Inside Columbia Magazine June 2019

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VOLUME 15 • ISSUE 3

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HOW TO LOOK YOUR AB-SOLUTE BEST THIS SUMMER Summer’s here and that means it’s time for fun in the sun, either at the pool or the Lake. Looking t and healthy in a swimsuit is top-of-mind, and toned abs are a big contributing factor. So how can you make sure you’re getting the most out of your ab routine? Here are some tips that can help.

BE SURE YOUR DIET’S RIGHT. All that gym time won’t pay off unless your diet’s in good shape, too. Be sure to eat a diet with plenty of lean protein, low-fat dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

YOU’RE GETTING WARM. Your abs are tied into your lower back, so it’s vital that you start any ab workout with a good warm up to avoid injury or strain. Warm up with some easy marching in place and gentle standing twists at your waist.

REST ASSURED. ASSURE Like all muscles, your abs need rest. Allow a recovery day after working them, instead of working them two days in a row. Resting in between allows your muscles time to repair and get stronger.

HEADS UP. U If you keep your head down when doing mat work for your abs, it puts unnecessary strain on your neck and takes the focus off of your abs to perform the move. Instead, whenever you do ab exercises on the oor, imagine you have a grapefruit wedged between your chin and your chest, and don’t let your chin lower to your chest.

A BALANCING ACT. For stronger abs, incorporate balance work into your routine, BA with a stability ball, balance board or by standing on one leg. Exercises that challenge your balance make you re your core deeply, giving you a more effective ab workout.

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TABLE ROCK TREASURE

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HISTORIC ROCK BRIDGE MEMORIAL STATE PARK

SUN-SATIONAL SUMMER ACCESSORIES

Anna Daugherty gets a kick out of kayaking on Lake Sundance.

WET BETS Whether you like to kayak, fish, sail, scuba, swim or ski — we’ve got you covered in this issue. We take you to some of mid-Missouri’s favorite water spots, where you’ll find a whole host of awesome aquatic adventures. So water you waiting for? Jump on in.

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SPOTLIGHT Go gaga at the Mid-Mo Baby Expo.

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CALENDAR

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HIGH NOTE Learn the stories behind three of today’s top songs.

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33 5 THINGS Discover great grilling options beyond basic burgers.

ROBINSON’S RAMBLINGS Ahoy, matey! John Robinson sings the praises of sailing on Stockton Lake.

61 CURB APPEAL Five easy landscaping lifts for your front yard.

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ROOM REDOS Find design inspiration in these before and after photos.

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FARMHOUSE CHARM Step inside one young Columbia couple’s dream home.

LIFE

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Dr. Suman Ahuja debunks common meditation myths and shares how the practice can benefit your health.

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EXPAND YOUR OPTIONS Follow these five tips for an awesome outdoor living space.

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SHIP-SHAPE Learn about shiplap and how to incorporate it in your home.

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89 DINING OUT Discover delicious Mexican fare at hidden gem Taqueria Don Pancho.

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DASH Get on a roll this summer with New England-style lobster rolls.

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COOKING WITH BROOK Big on flavor — and just plain big — this fried pork tenderloin sandwich is sure to please.

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ON THE TOWN A NEW VIEW DARKOW DRAWS THE FINAL WORD

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Take advantage of all the delicious and nutritious produce that’ll be available in the coming months with two delicious recipes for sensational summer salads. Visit insidecolumbia.net and search for The Salads of Summer.

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here is nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a splash of cool water. Summer is the perfect time to relax, kick back and watch the kids play in the water. Summer activities are a great escape — when is the last time you actually floated peacefully on a raft, went skiing or boating or spent a relaxing day fishing? We got our feet wet giving you suggestions on the best aquatic adventures all around the state.

If you haven’t yet planned your vacation escape, let us help. Table Rock Lake, located just three and a half hours from Columbia, has clear water that’s perfect for scuba diving. St. James Winery has a restaurant and tasting room near Branson. An authentic showboat with two paddlewheels is perfect for all ages. And don’t leave town without letting the kids get wet at the 2 million-gallon water park.

Need more vacation options? Writer John Robinson suggests chartering your own sailboat. He claims it’s relatively easy and an adventure you’ll never forget.

Stockton Lake is known as the perfect lake for sailing since it forms a large V around a peninsula. If that’s a little too bold for your family, they also boast great fishing and 12 state parks, some of which tout campsites and spacious cabins.

Speaking of spacious living spaces, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention an important section of the magazine this month: our summer Home & Garden issue. Inside you’ll get a glimpse into a beautiful farmhouse design, tips on outdoor landscaping and how to bring summer living outside. Of course, there’s a lot more to explore in the magazine including articles on meditation, events and a new restaurant in a place you’d never expect.

I imagine you know that summer’s best days will be here (and gone) before you know it. Before then, find the biggest water source and get in it!

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As a dermatologist I am equipped to treat over 3,000 conditions of the skin, hair and nails. I perform everything from biopsies to complex skin surgeries. I see people of all ages. I am sometimes able to remedy their concern in one visit and sometimes I work with people to manage their conditions over the course of their lives. In a typical day I might treat common issues in one room, only to enter the next room and see a patient with a skin rash that is a window to their internal health. I can help rejuvenate aged and weathered skin, but spend more time working to prevent sun damage to aging skin and teaching folks how to manage their skin issues.

In the spring of 2019, I discovered a wonderful opportunity with the Jefferson City Medical Group and with their help established Missouri Medical Group-Dermatology on the east side of Jefferson City at their Elm Court location. I work fulltime, five days a week caring for patients and reading skin biopsy slides. I enjoy the expertise and support of the JCMG/MMG team, which allows me to achieve my goal to provide excellent patient care. Thanks to their administrative skills I have more time for my patients and can focus on their dermatologic needs. I enjoy being part of a collaborative multispecialty group of over 100 skilled providers.

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GO GAGA AT THE MID-MO BABY EXPO

20+ EVENTS TO FILL YOUR CALENDAR

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WHEN 8 A.M. TO NOON SATURDAY, JUNE 1

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f you’re expecting a new addition to your family, you won’t want to miss the 2019 Mid-Mo Baby Expo. Presented for the second year by Boone Hospital Center and Zimmer Radio and Marketing Group, it’s an exciting event devoted to everything baby, with all sorts of useful information, helpful hints, demos, raffles, vendors, contests and giveaways — all bundled up in one convenient place to help you prepare for your new bundle of joy.

Laura Noren, executive director of patient care services at Boone, says the hospital is excited to once again be sponsoring the expo and understands the important role it can play in helping the area’s expectant families.

“Having a child is a life-changing event. It creates many questions and requires new parents to do a lot of learning,” Noren says. “An event like the Mid-Mo Baby Expo provides new families with a one-stop shop for asking questions and discovering resources. Being able to talk

to so many of the right people in one place can help turn anxiety into excitement.”

She says experts from Boone Hospital will be available to offer plenty of helpful instruction and insights. They’ll provide food for thought on nutrition for you and your baby, and will have certified lactation consultants available to talk with. They will help you navigate family life and more. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with: • The inside of a labor and delivery room.

• Natural childbirth equipment and the latest technology.

• The special beds and equipment in a Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

• Infant CPR. The hospital’s car seat checkers can make sure your seat is safe to transport your little one, and you can gather information about having your baby at Boone and the hospital’s family life education classes, which focus on childbirth, breast-

cost $5, CHILDREN 10 AND YOUNGER FREE

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feeding, infant safety and CPR. Noren says the expo “will provide an opportunity to see what the ‘Boone Touch’ is all about.”

Despite the emphasis on education, the expo’s not all serious business. You’ll want to join in the fun, too! There will be all kinds of surprises, and lots of baby-related businesses and services will be on hand — including photographers who can capture your adorable addition and clothing vendors with cute accessories and outfits for your offspring.

Great prizes will be offered, including a $200 maternity photo session from Imago Dei Newborn, two free ultrasounds from Sweet Baby Faces and three free 90-minute floats from Clarity Float Spas.

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The events that you need to know about this month.

JUNE 6 Come out and catch Stephen Marley with Mystic Marley in a Summerfest Concert Event at Rose Park. The eight-time Grammywinning musician and producer is the second son of Bob and Rita Marley. $25 in advance, $26 day of show; 7 p.m.; 1013 Park Ave.; 573874-1944; www.rosemusichall.com JUNE 6 Head to Stephens Lake Amphitheater for the Missouri Symphony Society: “Strike Up the Band” and enjoy an evening of music under the stars. Bring a blanket or low lawn chair. Concessions will be available, but carry-in food and drinks are allowed.

Free; 7 p.m.; 2001 E. Broadway; 573-8747460; www.como.gov/parksandrec

NOW–SEPTEMBER 2 Plan to take part in the 2019 Visit Your Park Playgrounds Challenge. Visit playgrounds at 10 or more parks, track your visits and turn in your completed tracking sheet to receive a prize. It’s a great way to spend your summer and a great chance to visit new parks. Free; anytime; parks throughout Columbia; 573-874-7460; www. como.gov/parksandrec JUNE 1 The Missouri Contemporary Ballet (MCB) stages “Alice in Wonderland” at Jesse Auditorium. Original score by Columbia’s own Tom Andes and choreographed by MCB Artistic Director Karen Mareck Grundy. From $28; 7 p.m.; MU campus; 573-882-3781; www.concertseries.org JUNE 1 Don’t miss a fun treasure hunt. Find the golden hiking boot and win a $100 Parks and Recreation gift certificate. A riddle will be posted on the Parks and Rec Facebook page and Twitter account at 7 a.m., or listen to the clue by calling 573-874-7663

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(ext. 4). Find the boot and claim the prize by calling 573-441-5495. Notification will be given to verify that the hunt is over after the official winner has been confirmed.

Free; 7 a.m.; mystery location; 573-8747460; www.como.gov/parksandrec JUNE 1–2 Enjoy the outdoor art-stravaganza that is Art in the Park at Stephens Lake Park, sponsored by the Columbia Art League. The festival will feature more than 110 talented artists, musical and magical entertainment, and a children’s creative area. Free; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; 2001 E. Broadway; www.artinthepark.org

JUNE 6 Calling all tykes and their bikes, and older kids too! Those ages 3-16 can learn bike safety rules and have their bikes registered at the Bike Safety Rodeo in the Karis Church parking lot. The event will feature a nine-step skills course. Free; 5 to 7 p.m.; 606 Ridgeway Ave.; 573-874-7460; www.como. gov/parksandrec JUNE 6–9 The Missouri State Senior Games, an Olympic-style sports festival for individuals age 50 and older, takes place this weekend in Columbia. Sign up and get more

information on the Show-Me State Games website. Registration fees vary; times vary, venues throughout Columbia; 573-8822102; www.smsg.org

JUNE 6–16 See an Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre premiere. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” is a lush, Tony Award-winning contemporary take on the classic tale featuring jaw-dropping transformations, the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and some surprising new twists. $42 adults, $39 seniors, $20 students, $17 children age 4-12; 8 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinee; 114 High St., Arrow Rock; 660-8373311; www.lyceumtheatre.org JUNE 7–9, 13–16 Talking Horse Productions presents a thought-provoking play inspired by a true story. Anna Ziegler’s “BOY” explores the tricky terrain of finding love amid the confusion of sexual identity, and the inextricable bond between a doctor and patient. In the 1960s, a well-intentioned doctor persuades the parents of a male infant to raise their son as a girl after a terrible accident. Two decades later, the repercussions of that choice continue to unfold. $15 adults, $13 seniors & students; 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee; 210 St. James St.; 573-607-1740; www. talkinghorseproductions.org JUNE 8 Join the Columbia Handbell Ensemble (CHE) for its 30th anniversary concert/ celebration at First Baptist Church. The ringers, from throughout central Missouri, love to play handbells and enjoy the fellowship of making music together. A reception will follow the concert. For tickets, call Ed Rollins at 573-442-1149 or email rollins@ fbc-columbia.org. $7 in advance, $10 at the

door, $1 children younger than 12; 7 p.m.; 1112 E. Broadway JUNE 9 Looking to relax on a Sunday afternoon?

Bring a blanket or lawn chair out to Douglass Park and enjoy a concert during the Lawn Chair Concert Series. Free; 3 to 5 p.m.; 400 N. Providence Road; 573-874-7460; www. como.gov/parksandrec JUNE 13 The Record Company performs in a Summerfest Concert Event at Rose Park, with special guest Buffalo Gospel.

Rolling Stone magazine raves that the band kicks up “a raw, rootsy racket.” $20; 7 p.m.; 1013 Park Ave.; 573-874-1944; www.rosemusichall.com JUNE 13 Break out your bike for the MKT Secret Access Trail Ride. On this 10-mile roundtrip ride, cyclists will travel at a leisurely pace highlighting access to popular retail locations, neighborhoods and the Hinkson Creek and County House trails. Helmets are required. Front and rear taillights are recommended. Registration is suggested to receive weather-related notifications.

Ages 16+. Free; 6:30 to 8 p.m.; meet at Flat Branch Park playground; 573-874-7460; www.como.gov/parksandrec JUNE 13–16, 20–23, 27–30 Don’t miss CEC’s production of the hilarious hit “Hairspray.” It follows Tracy Turnblad, a teenager with all the right moves, and her efforts to integrate a popular TV dance show. $14 adults, $12 student/senior; 7:30 with 2 p.m. Sunday matinee; 1800 Nelwood Drive; 573-4743699; www.cectheatre.org

JUNE 14 Bring a blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars on a large, inflatable screen at Movies

in the Park at Cosmo Park. Concessions and food trucks will be available. This month’s feature is “Ferdinand” (PG). Free; 8:45 p.m.; 1615 Business Loop 70 W.; 573-874-7460; www.como.gov/parksandrec JUNE 14, 28 Catch an evening of fun and relaxation at Jefferson Farm and Garden’s Fun Family Fishing Night! Fish in the 7-acre stocked pond. Admission is $5 per angler and includes pole rental and bait. Fishing is catchand-release, and no license is required. $5, age 4 and younger free; 6 to 8 p.m.; 4800 E. New Haven Road; 573-239-6134; www. jefferson.missouri.edu

JUNE 15 Come out to Rose Park for the Clear 99 Country Cookout featuring Everette.

Named for George Clooney’s character in “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” the duo of Everette is a bona fide triple threat. Brent Rupard and Anthony Olympia co-write almost all of their songs and play many of the instruments on Everette’s studio recordings. $9.93; 7 p.m.; 1013 Park Ave.; 573-8741944; www.rosemusichall.com JUNE 15 Celebrate National Skateboarding Day with Shred Fest at the Columbia Skate Park at Cosmo Park! Enter the best trick contest and enjoy great music, helmet giveaways and food. All ages are welcome. Free; 4 to 7 p.m.; 1615 Business Loop 70 W.; 573-8747460; www.como.gov/parksandrec JUNE 17 Vocalists from the Missouri Symphony’s Resident Opera Artists will present a program of “Mostly Mozart” accompanied by pianist Mun-Tzung Wong and small ensembles from the orchestra. While enjoying the superb acoustics of the Broadway Christian Church, the audience has a unique

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opportunity to get close to the singers and musicians and meet with them after the concert. $15; 7 p.m.; 2601 W. Broadway; 573-875-0600; www.themosy.org

JUNE 19 Come out to Family Fun Fest: Explore Outdoors at Cosmo Park. Enjoy entertainment for the entire family, including music, food trucks, live performances, art activities, hands-on learning, face painting, balloon art and fun for all Learn about Missouri fish, birds, parks, camping and more from state and local experts. Free; 6 to 8 p.m.; 1615 Business Loop 70 W.; 573-874-7460; www.como. gov/parksandrec JUNE 19 Enjoy a diverse and fun program for the whole family in this Hot Summer Nights concert event as the Missouri Symphony Orchestra takes you Around the Musical World in 80 Minutes. You’ll travel to many countries and meet the most famous composers of each one.

All young audience members will be invited onto the stage to conduct the orchestra live, and there will be an instrument petting zoo.

Free; 7 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-875-0600; www.themosy.org

JUNE 21 Don’t miss Harry Potter Meets Luke Skywalker in an inventive Hot Summer Nights concert event. Two of the most iconic movie franchises come to life as the Missouri Symphony Orchestra presents music from all seven “Harry Potter” films and many

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“Star Wars” movies, with film clips. Come dressed as your favorite character and enter the costume contest for the chance to win a prize. $35; 8 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-875-0600; www.themosy.org

JUNE 22 Let your kids get in on the muddy mayhem at the SPLAT! Junior Obstacle Course Mud Run at Gans Creek Recreation area.

This event will feature age-appropriate waves with kid-friendly obstacles, mud and fun for ages 4-15. $25; 8:30 a.m. to noon; 3360 E. Gans Road; 574-874-7460; www. como.gov/parksandrec; JUNE 22 Get revved up for a good time at a Boone Hospital Foundation fundraising event at High Spirits Farm in Ashland! Horsepower With Heart will feature a live and silent auction, food by Peachtree Catering, classic cars, a photo booth, world champion horses and a cigar bar. Proceeds will help the Boone Hospital Foundation build a new ambulance. $100 per person before June 21; 6 p.m.; 12054 S. Hardwick Lane, Ashland, https://www.boone.org/Foundation JUNE 22–23 Mother Nature shows off her colorful style at the Native Butterfly House during the Butterfly Festival at Jefferson Farm and Garden. Free tours will highlight the important role butterflies play in our ecosystem and how visitors can attract and support butterflies in their home gardens. A variety of fun booths and activities will engage all ages. Free; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 4800 E. New Haven Road; 573-239-6134; www.jefferson. missouri.edu JUNE 23 End your weekend on a relaxing note

at this week’s free Shelter Insurance Concert Series concert featuring the Columbia Community Band. Free; 7 p.m.; 1817 W. Broadway; 573-445-8441; www. shelterinsurance.com JUNE 25 Bring your family to the Columbia Public Library for Tales and Scales, a Hot Summer Nights concert event. Enjoy interactive live music and storytelling designed to introduce children to the symphony orchestra instruments. Maestro Kirk Trevor, music director and conductor of the Missouri Symphony Orchestra, will lead the concert.

Free; 6:30 p.m.; 100 W. Broadway; 573-8750600; www.themosy.org JUNE 27 Come enjoy Lunch in the Park at Douglass Park with the Missouri Symphony Orchestra at a Hot Summer Nights concert event. Free; noon; 400 N. Providence Road; 573-8750600; www.themosy.org JUNE 27–JULY 7 Don’t miss this Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre premiere! Set to the hits of Elvis Presley, “All Shook Up” will have you tappin’ your “Blue Suede Shoes.” It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides Chad, a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in this musical fantasy. $42 adults, $39 seniors, $20 students, $17 children age 4-12; 8 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinee; 114 High St., Arrow Rock; 660837-3311; www.lyceumtheatre.org JUNE 29 This is an “Opera to die for,” featuring the Resident Opera Artists and Missouri Symphony Orchestra at the Missouri Theatre.

This Hot Summer Nights presentation of “Carmen” has it all: high drama, fully drawn characters, a story of love, jealousy and passion, and absolutely fabulous melodies.

Black tie is optional, but there will be a red carpet complete with paparazzi. $35; 7:30 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-875-0600; www. themosy.org JUNE 30 Come out and tap your toes as this week’s free Shelter Insurance Concert Series

concert welcomes C Rock City. Free; 7 p.m.; 1817 W. Broadway; 573-445-8441; www. shelterinsurance.com

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JULY 4 Come celebrate our nation’s independence!

Bring the family out and enjoy music, entertainment and fireworks at the 67th annual Fire in the Sky celebration at Flat Branch Park, Lucky’s parking lot and The District.

Remember a blanket or lawn chair for this ever-enchanting evening. Free; entertainment at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks 9:15 p.m.; 101 S. Fourth St.; 573-874-7460; www.como. gov/parksandrec

JULY 18–JULY 28 Be at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre for its premiere of “9 to 5 The Musical.”

Based on the 1980 hit movie, “9 to 5” sets to music the hilarious and outrageous story of friendship and revenge in the 1970s Rolodex era. Pushed to the boiling point, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. $42 adults, $39 seniors, $20 students, $17 children age 4-12; 8 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinee; 114 High St., Arrow Rock; 660-837-3311; www.lyceumtheatre.org

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dark side of fame. While singer Brandon Urie seemingly happily exclaims he’s “made it” in the chorus, that “everything’s coming up aces,” the verse tells a different story. It’s a story filled with people using others for personal gain, where no one can be trusted. And that’s what “making it” truly means. It’s a story we’re reminded of nearly daily in the headlines as celebrities who seem to be living their best lives in the spotlight are revealed to be hiding a dark, sometimes tragic secret in private.

It serves as an ironic reminder that the fame so many crave is not such a great thing, after all.

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his selection of top trending songs across the genres will keep you in the know on the music scene. Here’s some insider information on how top artists found their inspiration.

“TEQUILA” BY DAN & SHAY Hearing the title alone might make you think this could just be another country drinking song, about a guy who drank too much and lost the girl. Thankfully, it’s more. You know how a visit to a certain place, or a special scent, reminds us of lost loves? In this song, it’s the sting of tequila that restores fond memories. “Tequila” has

taken Dan & Shay from the country genre into the mainstream, setting up a solidlooking future.

The duo recently had a big night in Las Vegas at the Academy of Country Music Awards, where they claimed three trophies, including one for Vocal Duo of the Year.

Dan & Shay will be in St. Louis with Florida Georgia Line on Sept. 7 at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre.

“HEY LOOK MA, I MADE IT” BY PANIC! AT THE DISCO While the latest track from Panic! At The Disco might sound like a triumphant anthem, it’s far from. It’s a story of the

One word to describe this new song from Kacey Musgraves: inspiration. Its lyrics of encouragement came to Musgraves after she read her horoscope one day, and it later became the final song that her grandmother ever heard her write — one that her grandma liked so much it was performed at her funeral. Like most powerful songs, the tune’s meaning takes on a different life with each set of ears, offering a message of hope to anyone experiencing rough times.

Musgraves says this song is for anyone carrying a lot of weight on their shoulders and a reminder that after every storm, there’s usually a rainbow afterward.

Her latest album, “Golden Hour,” just won Album of the Year at the Grammys and the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Jamie Mac is the director of programming and new media of Zimmer Radio Group, which includes KCLR 99, Y107 FM and 101.9 The Wave. He has worked in radio for 12 years.

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GRATE EXPECTATIONS: 5 THINGS TO TRY ON THE GRILL

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5 things that aren’t run of the grill.

SUMMER’S THE PERFECT TIME to enjoy the thrill of the grill. Although you might routinely reach for the same foods — such as steaks, burgers or chicken — to grace your grate, other things work well on the grill, too. Here are five to try:

Peaches

Oysters

Pitted peach halves caramelize nicely when grilled. Brush the cut sides with olive oil, then grill over medium heat 4-5 minutes on each side without moving them.

There’s no need to shuck them. Simply scrub them well, then place them cupped side down on the grate, close the grill cover and grill over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. They’ll open when they’re done, so you’ll know they’re ready.

Lobster tails Lobster should be grilled over direct medium heat. First, rub the flesh with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill flesh side down for 5-7 minutes, then flip. Grill for another 4-5 minutes.

Tofu

Use a firm or extra-firm tofu and press it well to remove excess water. Marinate in your favorite marinade for 30 minutes. Oil the grill and cook tofu for about 6-7 minutes per side without moving, so you get those great grill marks.

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Broccoli rabe Preheat grill to medium. Remove tough, thick lower stems from one bunch of broccoli rabe. Soak in water for 10 minutes, then remove but do not shake off excess water. Toss with olive oil, salt and crushed red pepper flakes. Arrange in a single layer and cook until slightly charred, 3 - 4 minutes per side.

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Kevin Staveley-O’CarrOll, MD University of Missouri Health Care Kevin Staveley-O’Carroll, MD, PhD, MBA, is a man whose talents range from judo to dancing. His passion, though, has always been medicine. Growing up in Vinita, Oklahoma, as the son of two doctors who emigrated from Ireland, his career path was never in doubt.

“I always knew I wanted to be a doctor, because my mother always told me I wanted to be a doctor,” Staveley-O’Carroll says.

He could take a hint.

After completing college at Notre Dame and medical school at the University of Oklahoma, Staveley-O’Carroll served his surgery residency and fellowship at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital. It was there he developed a love for academic surgery, seeing a future where he could be both a surgeon and a scientist, operating on cancer patients in the clinic and finding new ways to fight the disease in the lab. His path eventually led to MU Health Care, where he is the director of Ellis Fischel Cancer Center and the chair of the Department of Surgery.

“My biggest passion beyond taking care of my patients is building teams — teams of surgeons, teams of scientists, teams of educators and multidisciplinary teams,” Staveley-O’Carroll says.

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“Aren’t you afraid of pirates?”

FAIR QUESTION. Sailing in the shadow of Blackbeard’s ghost, you’ll hear a boatload of tales about swashbuckling pirates in the 17th century Caribbean Sea. A few of those tales might even be true.

Today, pirates are nowhere to be seen — at least around the Caribbean ports of call from Treasure Cay to Aruba. You might see some wild partying — same as you might find at the Lake of the Ozarks — but if you charter a sailboat, and a skipper if you need one, forget pirates and focus on the water.

Chartering a sailboat is relatively easy once you commit to the adventure. And the

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major charter companies are committed to your safety (including weather and pirates) because they have a lot riding on those boats.

Picture yourself bareboating in the Bahamas or caroming from port to port along the Sir Francis Drake Channel in the British Virgin Islands, which, incidentally, look a bit like the Lake of the Ozarks plopped into paradise. Just remember this rule: When you’ve packed your bags for the islands, take half as much clothing and twice as much money.

If you can’t line up your ducks for the

Caribbean this year, check out one of America’s premier sailing spots, right in your backyard.

As a sailor who has anchored in harbors from West Palm to Hope Town, St. Bart’s to Sapodilla Cay, I’ve found that Missouri has one of the best sailing spots in North America and one of the top sailing schools in the United States, an American Sailing Association-sanctioned sailing school where you can get your bare boat certification in a weekend or so.

Engineers built Stockton Lake in 1970 to control flooding, generate hydroelectric

power and provide water to a growing Springfield. Side benefits include fishing for walleye, bass or crappie. But it didn’t take long for sailors to discover that the lake is perfect for sailing. The lake itself forms a giant V around a peninsula, if viewed from above. Sailors will tell you that V stands for velocity, a valuable ingredient in the breezes that blow across the Springfield Plateau. With low surrounding hills, the lake invites the prevailing west wind. And in spots, the lake is several miles wide — all the better to track and catch the wind.

Stockton Lake remains relatively undiscovered. It fills the valleys of the Sac and Little Sac rivers, and splays over Cedar, Dade and Polk counties, with a sparse population. The lake’s remote setting is one

of its charms. Crossing one of the dozen bridges over various arms of the lake affords beautiful, uncluttered views of 25,000 acres of lake, 298 miles of shoreline and 12 parks, including Stockton State Park.

The peninsula itself is a green thumb surrounded by this great lake, resembling a miniature version of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. On any weekend you’ll likely see fox, eagles and more wild turkey than you’d find on a liquor store shelf.

Fifteen years ago, the neighboring town of Stockton took a direct hit from a massive F5 tornado. The toll was devastating, but Stockton rebounded as the townspeople realized they had an opportunity to rebuild this destination to better accommodate visitors.

Stockton State Park has a marina, an array of spacious cabins and plenty of campsites.

For Stockton Lake sailing school, check asa.com/schools/missouri/ stockton-state-park-marina/ I might check in myself, for a tune-up.

If you ask him, John says he doesn’t get to sail enough. He recounts his adventures in his upcoming book, Dancing on the Edge of the Storm.

For more details, check these two popular charter companies: www. moorings.com/ and www.sunsail.com/

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Studies have shown that stress can not only affect one’s mood but can also lead to weight gain, insomnia, body aches, gastrointestinal disorders, acne and other skin disorders, among many other health issues.

Cardiologist Herbert Benson, MD, founder of the Mind/Body Institute at Harvard Medical School’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, says meditation and

mindfulness can not only treat chronic pain and alleviate symptoms of stress and anxiety, but can also help resolve blood pressure

revealed that those who practice meditation seem to develop long-term changes within the brain that allow them to have a

Studies have shown that stress can not only affect one’s mood but can also lead to weight gain, insomnia, body aches, gastrointestinal disorders, acne and other skin disorders... disorders, improve metabolism and heart health, and boost the immune system. In fact, he adds that meditation has also been shown to resolve fertility issues in both women and men. Studies have examined MRI brain scans in those who meditate on a regular basis, and the astounding results

positive impact on their heart rate, blood pressure and metabolism.

WHAT EXACTLY IS MEDITATION? When I bring up the idea of introducing a daily meditation practice, many of my patients express concerns — as they should.

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Popular media portray meditation as a practice that is to be conducted while surrounded by shiny crystals, amid the fumes of fragrant incense sticks to clean our souls, as we remain still and silent while trying to fight our thoughts, which appear at lightning speed. Have you ever tried to sit still to meditate and failed because, instead of reciting the universal mantra “aum,” you find yourself too consumed with thoughts of dinner, homework or bills to be paid?

Well, you are not alone. To remain still and create a thoughtless brain is to negate the very purpose of our brain — to think! So,

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what exactly is meditation? It is a far cry from the notion of someone sitting atop a mountain inhaling and exhaling while remaining still and devoid of thoughts, emotions and feelings.

Meditation can be defined as a set of techniques that allow you to streamline your thoughts and induce a state of clarity while having an impact on your neurons, thereby relieving the constant state of stress and anxiety we endure in present times. A study at Harvard Medical School found that meditation increases the thickness of the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain

associated with attention and self-awareness. Furthermore, Jon Kabat-Zinn, head of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, revealed that meditation and mindfulness can significantly improve pain symptoms and quality of life in chronic pain patients in the long term. Dr. Elizabeth Hoge, a psychiatrist and assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard, found that meditating can even help those with generalized anxiety disorder, a condition defined by hard-to-control moods, worries, poor sleep and irritability.

Health benefits of meditation that go beyond treatment of stress & anxiety You might wonder whether there might be any additional benefits to meditating beyond relieving stress. Meditation can do wonders for the entire body. Below are five lesser-known health benefits of meditation that extend beyond the realm of stress relief.

TO HELP MANAGE RECURRING MIGRAINES: Studies have shown that meditation can help reduce chronic aches and pains, so it comes as no surprise that meditation can also help manage those pesky migraines that seem to cripple those who suffer from them on a frequent basis. Studies also have shown that, in comparison to people who do not practice meditation, those who do meditate benefit from decreased migraine episodes and a dissipation of the associated throbbing headaches over time.

FOR GLOWING AND HEALTHY SKIN: We all know the importance of a nighttime skin care routine and that healthy bedtime habits are crucial for keeping premature wrinkles at bay. However, did you know that unmanaged stress, extended exposure to our phones and social media, and imbalanced dietary habits take a toll on our skin and cause irreversible damage starting as early as in our 20s? Daily meditation can help stabilize stress hormones, thus improving the quality of the skin and stopping premature aging in its tracks.

FOR A HEALTHY AND OPTIMAL SEX LIFE: Believe it or not, a healthy sex life can be attained without the support of medication. After a long and stressful day and all that elevated cortisol (stress hormone) in the blood, one’s sex drive is going to be affected negatively. Meditation can not only increase sexual desire by decreasing levels of cortisol, but it also enhances performance by elevating adrenaline levels in the body.

FOR A STRONG IMMUNE SYSTEM: There are more than 3,000 studies looking into the various and all-encompassing health benefits of meditation. The bottom line is that to have a healthy

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and strong body and be able to achieve a state of balance wherein the body is able to fight diseases and auto-heal, one’s immune system must be nurtured and nourished. A Harvard Medical School study demonstrates that a daily meditation practice increased the genetic matter that ultimately increases immunity and builds resiliency against common threats such as certain cancers.

FOR CURBING EMOTIONAL EATING: Last month, I discussed the many variables of mindful eating and how mindless eating contributes to weight gain and development of weight-related disorders such as Type 2 diabetes, heart diseases and other forms of lifestyle disorders. Daily meditation can not only help curb emotional eating; it can also help one lose weight and keep the weight off permanently.

Meditation and mindfulness are gaining traction within the medical field as health professionals become more aware of the clinical evidence supporting daily meditation. The misconception that meditation is practiced only by those seeking a spiritual lifestyle is being eradicated by abundant scientific evidence that meditation not only allows the brain to think with clarity, but that those who practice meditation are more focused, creative and resilient, and have more fulfilling professional and personal lives. In fact, meditation might help you keep away from vices, unnecessary medications and their side effects without having to resort to fads.

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 with an emphasis on obesity treatment and prevention.

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Table Rock Lake A Water Wonderland

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omething unusual happens at Table Rock Lake and Indian Point Marina in January: People show up in their swimsuits, eager to get in the lake’s frigid waters.

Of course, they first put on wetsuits and don oxygen tanks and other scuba gear, but indeed, Table Rock Lake is a popular destination in the Midwest for scuba divers.

The folks at Indian Point Marina at Table Rock say that January and February are usually their busiest months, with people taking a quick refresher course before heading to the warm waters of the Caribbean.

For obvious reasons, scuba diving in Missouri is more enjoyable in warm weather. If you’re a beginning diver wanting to test your fins in a familiar setting or can’t get to more exotic destinations, a quick two-day getaway to Branson and Table Rock Lake in warmer months should satisfy your needs.

Early summer is good for diving at Table Rock. The limited amount of boat traffic on the lake has kept the water still, which allows for visibility at about

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30 feet. The lake is 200 feet deep in some midweek and early in the morning before arrangement this season includes 10 round places and averages about 85 degrees in boat motors and jet skis have churned tables of four at the base of the stage, thus the summer. However, if you go down things up and scared away the fish. allowing for more interaction with your below the thermocline, about 30 feet, the Otherwise, enjoy Table Rock from above dinner guests and the nearby performers. temperature stays at about 58 degrees and with a cruise on the Showboat Branson This is called the “Lieutenant’s Club,” you’ll need a wetsuit.

Belle. It’s an authentic sternwheeler, which, like the “Captain’s Club” in the upper Table Rock’s most popular gallery, includes a wider variety underwater destination is the of entrée options.

Enchanted Forest, about a mile The Branson Belle cruises and a half north of the dam. Before three times a day in the summer the lake was created, this area was months. Be sure to check the covered in massive oak trees that website for specialty cruises, have not decayed after 60-plus years such as the one for pirates and underwater. Dive about 80 feet down, princesses, offered now and then and you can glide between these in the summer. moss-covered trees gently waving Give your weekend getaway with the motion of the lake. a little tropical flavor at White About 100 yards from Indian Water, the 50-acre, 2 millionPoint Marina, a sunken pleasure gallon water park near Table boat is now home to playful catfish, Rock Lake. Almost an escape to bluegill and fish that are so curious Hawaii, White Water includes about your presence that they will the Aloha River, a relaxing float Showboat Branson Belle actually bump their noses into your through geysers, fountains PHOTO BY BRUCE N. MEYER facemask. Exploring around the old and misters. Coconut Cove is boat and around the docks is a lot of fun, powered by two big paddlewheels in the designed especially for little ones. just finding abandoned anchors, lost tools back except for when docking.

For the wild and crazy people in your and some things you can’t quite identify or Although the Branson Belle is nearing life, the KaPau Plummet, with its 70-degree even fathom how they got in the lake.

25 years old, each season brings something plunge and two-story free fall, is the thrill For the clearest water, plan your dive new and different. A new seating they’ll be talking about this weekend for a

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long time to come. Plan ahead to reserve one of the 28 cabanas at White Water. They are worth the money and sell out fast on a hot summer day.

If it’s been a while since your last visit to the Springfield/Branson area, you might be surprised by the number of wineries, distilleries and craft breweries that have opened in the past few years. St. James Winery has a restaurant and tasting room in Branson. It is one of 15 locations on the newly developed Ozarks Tap and Pour Craft Beverage Tour. Get a map and check out other events online or at the Route 66 Tourist Information Center at 815 E. St. Louis St. in Springfield.

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5 Places ToGet Your FeetWet

BY BARBARA GIBBS OSTMANN PHOTOS BY L.G. PATTERSON

Summer's here and the livin' is easy. It’s also hot and humid. Definitely time to get your feet — not to mention the rest of your body — nice and wet.

To this end, we've scouted five bodies of water within easy driving distance of Columbia where you can chill out and cool off.

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Erin Daugherty skillfully slaloms around Lake Sundance.

Braden and Drake Daugherty put their tube to the test on Lake Sundance.

Lake of the Ozarks I

n mid-Missouri, when people say they are going “to the lake,” it usually means the Lake of the Ozarks. This sprawling lake — it covers 54,000 acres and runs 92 miles from end to end — boasts nearly 1,375 miles of meandering shoreline. The lake was created by the construction of Bagnell Dam on the Osage River in 1930 by Union Electric (now Ameren).

A great way to learn about the history of the dam and the communities that were affected by its construction is by browsing the exhibits at Willmore Lodge, just north of the dam. This historic building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, once I , I served as a getaway for UE executives. Today, it houses the Bagnell Dam History Museum as well as the Lake of the Ozarks Visitor's Center and the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.

The lake offers many ways to get your feet wet. Swimming, skiing, jet-skiing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing — just about anything you do on water, you can do on the lake. Two particularly appealing places to explore the lake are its two state parks – Ha Ha Tonka State Park and Lake of the Ozarks State Park.

Although the main portion of the lake can be crowded with big boats, especially on weekends, the coves and branches offer peace and tranquility and some spectacular scenery. Such is the case with the aquatic trail at Lake of the Ozarks State Park, designed for boats, canoes or kayaks. This nine-mile water trail has 14 stops that indicate unusual natural features along the shore. Each stop is marked by a buoy. Before you hit the water, stop by the park office to pick up a copy of a free booklet describing the trail highlights.

Many people think of the “castle,” the haunting stone ruins of a mansion that burned in 1942, when they think of Ha Ha Tonka.

But the real jewel of the park is the stunning spring at the foot of the bluff that pours 48 million gallons of water into the Niangua Arm of the lake daily. The karst topography around the spring includes natural bridges, sink holes, caves and a balanced rock.

Kayaking clinics and outings are offered frequently in the summer.

For an interesting side trip from the lake, and another chance to wet your feet, drive east on Highway 42 to Brumley, then south on Swinging Bridges Road. (Lake Road 42-18). There you will find two swinging bridges, 1,000 feet apart, both still in use for vehicular traffic.

The wire suspension bridges were built in the early 1900s by Joseph A. Dice, a self-taught engineer who did not use blueprints to build any of his 31 wire suspension bridges.

The longest of these two is the Grand Auglaize bridge over the Grand Auglaize Creek. The length of the structure is 500 feet, and the length of the span (wooden plank section) is 414 feet. Down the road, you'll find Mill Creek Swinging Bridge, over Mill Creek.

It has a structure length of 135 feet and a span of 95 feet.

Even if you can't muster the courage to drive across these bridges, you'll enjoy exploring them on foot.

For more information, visit www.FunLake.com.

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lose to home, yet far away. At Finger Lakes State Park, you'll feel like you're on vacation when you're really just a short drive north of Columbia. And it is a super place to get your feet wet.

The park is a brilliant example of the successful transformation of a former coal strip-mining operation into a popular recreation area. The Peabody Coal Company mined the area from 1964 to 1967, removing more than 1.2 million tons of coal. The company replanted and reseeded much of the mined acreage and also stocked several fishing lakes, but the rugged mining terrain remained. In 1974, as part of the U.S. Department of the Interior's reclamation-for-recreation program, Peabody donated 1,026 acres to the state park system and the state received a federal grant to demonstrate the use of strip-mined land for recreational purposes. The result is today's Finger Lakes State Park.

The numerous finger-shaped lakes allow for all sorts of waterrelated activities, including swimming, paddling, scuba diving

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and fishing. Almost a dozen small lakes were joined by a series of dams and canals, resulting in a long, narrow ribbon of water that runs along the eastern edge of the park. This one and one-half mile long water trail is ideal for kayaking and canoeing.

If swimming is your preference, there's a sand beach, complete with a changing house. You'll find fishing holes scattered throughout the park. Paddling clinics and youth fishing days are held annually.

Be forewarned that there are more than 70 miles of off-road motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle trails in the park, and there are frequent motocross and motorcycle events, so there could be a lot of noise in the trail areas.

The park also offers picnic and camping areas, hiking and mountain biking trails, modern restrooms and hot showers.

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oth Truman Lake and the Lake of the Ozarks were created by impounding the Osage River, but that's where the similarities end. Bagnell Dam at the Lake of the Ozarks was privately built, while the Harry S Truman Dam was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The shoreline of the Lake of the Ozarks is highly developed, while the shoreline at Truman Lake (or Reservoir) remains largely natural. The Lake of the Ozarks has a reputation as a party lake, while Truman is better known as a quiet lake. Each lake has its fans; it's a matter of personal preference.

You can get your feet wet in either one.

The Harry S Truman Dam was completed in 1979 for the purposes of flood control, hydroelectric power and recreation.

Truman Lake is the largest flood control lake in Missouri. At normal pool, the lake covers 56,000 acres, but when the lake is at the height of flood control, it can increase to 200,000 acres, spreading into four counties. Truman Lake releases flood waters into the Lake of the Ozarks.

The Visitor's Center is in the town of Warsaw. From its perch atop Kaysinger Bluff, the center offers spectacular views of both lake and dam. Inside, exhibits range from archaeological fossils to paintings of mastodons. There's a timeline of the exploration and

settlement of the Osage River Valley. Outside, there's a nature trail and several restored cabins and farm buildings.

A must-do while in Warsaw is a walk across the restored Swinging Bridge, one of five remaining swinging bridges built by self-taught engineer Joe Dice, and the last of three “swingers” in the Warsaw area.

(Two of the Dice bridges are near the Lake of the Ozarks; see that section of this article.) Often referred to as the Upper Bridge because it was the northernmost of the 15 swinging bridges that once crossed the Osage River, the 1904 bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Harry S Truman State Park is on a peninsula that juts into the lake.

Surrounded by water on three sides, the park is the ideal place to get your feet wet. It offers swimming, boating, fishing and water skiing, as well as camping, nature study and picnic sites.

The park's sand beach provides swimming access to the lake, along with changing houses and restrooms. There's a fully equipped marina, several boat launches and plenty of parking for cars, trucks and boat trailers. Whether fishing from a boat or the shore, anglers of all skill levels will enjoy trying their luck for crappie, bass and catfish.

For more information, visit www.welcometowarsaw.com.

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iding in plain sight. That is what you could say about the Missouri River. It is practically in Columbia's backyard, yet few people think of it as a recreation destination, considering it too big and too dangerous. What a pity, for the Missouri River is ideal for fishing, boating and even kayaking and canoeing. At 2,341 miles, it's the longest river in North America (The Mississippi River is second, at 2,202 miles.), and it is right next door, so take advantage of it as a place to wet your feet.

However, there's a reason it is called the Big Muddy. A crystal-clear, spring-fed Ozark stream it is not. And it is indeed big. Paddling a canoe or kayak in the middle of that vast expanse can seem daunting until you actually try it.

If you need help getting started, consider a float trip with Brett Dufur of Mighty MO Canoe Rental in nearby Rocheport. He offers guided float trips every Saturday from May through October. The 6.6-mile trip from Rocheport to Huntsdale passes the Manitou Bluffs, one of the most photographed places along the river.

Another great way for paddlers, both novice and experienced, to explore the Missouri is with PaddleMO, a five-day, 100-mile journey down the last 100 miles of the Missouri River, from Hermann to the confluence with the Mississippi River. The trip, organized by Stream Team United and a large group of partner organizations, focuses on the natural resources of the river, as well as its historical and cultural aspects. The food on the trip is outstanding – no instant oatmeal or freezedried meals for this group. The dates for this year's PaddleMO are Sept. 21-25.

There's also the Missouri River 340, or MR340, an endurance race for paddlers. The world's longest nonstop river race, the MR340 sets a limit of 88 hours to finish the course, which runs from Kansas City to St. Charles. This is no picnic; this is a serious competition that is not without risks. But even if you're not ready for competitive paddling, you can follow the MR340 on Facebook or via race tracking on its website. This year's event is July 16-19.

Of course, you can enjoy the river without an organized event. Fishermen and boaters have long known that the Big Muddy is the Mighty MO, indeed.

For more information, visit www.www.mighty-mo.com, www. paddlemo.org and www.rivermiles.com.

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lthough Mark Twain never saw this lake, his birthplace is right along its shore. At the time he was born, as Samuel Langhorne Clemens, the area was the Salt River valley. It wasn't until the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the Clarence Cannon Dam on the Salt River that Mark Twain Lake was created; it opened to the public in 1984.

The lake covers about 18,600 acres, with 285 miles of shoreline, and is surrounded by 45,000 acres of land available for public use. There are two marinas, numerous boat ramps and public beaches where you can get your feet wet. Unlike the Lake of the Ozarks where the shoreline is highly developed with houses and businesses, the lake shore at Mark Twain Lake is mostly natural, with trees and wildlife in abundance, especially deer and turkey.

The hills and bluffs around the lake are covered with stands of hickory, oak and maple trees.

Fishing, boating, water skiing and swimming are popular, as are camping, trail riding, hiking and hunting. The lake is known for crappie, bass and catfish.

e The M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor's Center near the dam offers stunning lake views as well as exhibits about the dam and lake, picnic sites and a walking trail.

Mark Twain State Park and Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site are on the west side of the lake. The two-room cabin where Clemens was born in 1835 in the nearby community of Florida was moved about one-fourth mile south to its current protected home inside the memorial shrine and museum. (A red granite monument on Mill Street in Florida marks the original site of the cabin.) Perhaps the most memorable item in the museum, apart from the cabin itself, is the original, hand-written manuscript of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

The 2,775-acre Mark Twain State Park offers a campground, picnic sites, shelters, overlooks and hiking trails.

The lake is about 20 miles southwest of Hannibal, the town on the Mississippi River where Clemens spent his childhood, and an ideal destination to add to your wet-feet itinerary.

For more information, visit www.visitmarktwainlake.org.

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Getaway to Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

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BY P O R C S H E M O R A N

ROCK BRIDGE MEMORIAL STATE PARK

has long been a mid-Missouri gem. For Columbia residents, and those who visit the city, the scenic park offers plenty of outdoor fun from hiking and mountain biking to cave exploring and wildflower spotting.

The namesake of the park is a massive, tree-topped limestone rock bridge that was separated from the rest of the cave system when a portion of the cave roof collapsed.

Rock Bridge by the Numbers Rock Bridge Memorial State Park covers 2,273 acres.

229,534 people visited the park in 2018.

The park has eight hiking trails totaling 25 miles There are 12 caves in the park.

Devil’s Icebox is the seventh-longest cave in Missouri with 6.5 miles of mapped passages.

Gans Creek Wild Area trail is the park’s longest at 8 miles.

The estimated hiking time is one hour per mile.

The History In the 1820s, Nathan Glasgow brought the land that is now Rock Bridge Memorial State Park from the federal government for $1.25 per acre.

Over the next century, a series of mills operated at the site, including a gristmill and the first paper mill west of the Mississippi River. The area was also home to two whiskey distilleries which functioned on and off until 1908 — bouncing back from a Union raid in 1863 and a fire in 1889. In the late nineteenth century, the small town of Rock Bridge Mills (now known as Pierpont) boasted a general store and a post office, several homes and a blacksmith. It was a lively place that was often a venue for political rallies, celebrations and family gatherings.

In 1922, Jess and Mary Calkins of Nebraska purchased the rock bridge and 860 adjoining acres. They opened an amusement park on the land. According to a July 23, 1922 announcement in the Columbia Evening Missourian, the amusement park showcased a “merry-go-round, doll racks, popcorn, fairy floss candy machines ... and elaborate fireworks in the evening.” There was also an outdoor dance floor.

The Calkinses gave their daughter Naomi and son-in-law Dennis Ingrum a deed to the rock bridge and 320 acres as a wedding present.

As a farmer, Ingrum was dedicated to the land and loved to share it with all who were interested in its wonders. His hospitality made the rock bridge and Devil’s Icebox Cave a regular spot for school field trips and university students on dates. Although the couple turned down big offers from developers, they eventually agreed to sell their land for a state park.

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is dedicated to Carol Stoerker, the daughter of a University of Missouri professor who was killed in a hit and run car accident in 1961 at age nine.

The Stoerkers, their friends and other members of the community raised money to purchase the park as a memorial for Carol. Boone County and the city of Columbia donated $25,000 each, and former University of Missouri president, Frederick Middlebush, gave $10,000 to the cause.

Another $3,000 came in from an anonymous donor. In total, the grassroots drive raised over $180,000. With the help of matching government funding, they had enough to purchase the land for $360,000.

Rock Bridge entered the state park system in 1967. On April 10, 1974, at a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the state park system, former Missouri governor Christopher Bond dedicated a stone monument and plaque in “appreciation to the Rock Bridge Memorial Park

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A couple enjoys visiting Rock Bridge park with their four-legged companions.

Association, Inc. and the Columbia community” and “in memory of Carol Stoerker.”

The non-profit group, Friends of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park formed in 1991 to “promote the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the natural and cultural resources of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park and to aid in the preservation of the park.”

A big celebration with music, food, games, presentations and tours marked the park’s 50th anniversary in 2017.

A Day at Rock Bridge There is more than enough to see and do during a day trip at Rock Bridge. Picnic sites and two shelters provide comfortable spots to relax or break for lunch. A playground in the day-use area has swings, slides, platforms and more for children. Dogs are welcome throughout the park as long as they remain on a leash.

History buffs can check out the Hickam Log Cabin, which the Friends of Rock Bridge restored in 2014 after it was discovered inside a house that was being torn down. The family who built the cabin moved to the area before Missouri became a state. Articles about the founding of the park are available to read at the park office. The diverse vistas can be explored on foot — and when the trail is dry — bicycles, are another great way to get around.

Park naturalist Roxie Campbell recommends

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packing a flashlight, drinking water, snacks, sunscreen, a hat and insect repellent to best enjoy all that Rock Bridge has to offer.

“Rock Bridge is significant for its cave and karst features that are easily accessible,” Campbell says. “There are nearly 25 miles of trails that take you through a variety of habitats from woodland to prairie to streams and sinkholes.” (A karst is an irregular limestone region with sinkholes, underground streams and caverns.)

The namesake of the park is a massive, treetopped limestone rock bridge which was separated from the rest of the cave system when a portion of the cave roof collapsed. It's 63-feet high, 125- feet long and about 50-feet across inside. The half-mile Devil’s Icebox Boardwalk travels over the rock bridge to two of the park’s most popular sites: Devil’s Icebox and Connor’s Cave. Interpretive panels are placed along the way to explain the awe-inspiring geological features amd cave animal life.

The Devil’s Icebox Cave is a double sinkhole that collapsed to provide an opening into the cave. It gets its intriguing moniker from the underground stream and constant surge of chilling air that flows through it. Unique to Devil’s Icebox Cave is the pink planarian, a small flat-worm that hasn’t been found anywhere else in the world. Spiders, millipedes and springtails also seek refuge there. From

April through September, a maternity colony of endangered gray bats uses the cave as a safe place to raise their babies. In addition, big and little brown bats, the tri-colored bats and the endangered Indiana and northern long-eared bats call Devil’s Icebox Cave home. Since 2010, the cave has been closed to the public to protect the bats from white-nose syndrome, a devastating wildlife disease that has killed millions of bats across North America.

Fortunately, visitors can tour the neighboring Connor’s Cave, which is 166-feet long. You can stand up in it and walk through without crawling. Helmets, flashlights and closed toed tennis shoes or hiking boots are recommended to navigate the cave, and visitors should expect to get their feet wet.

“Rock Bridge is one of the significant cave parks in the system,” says Campbell. “ Another highlight of the park is the Gans Creek Wild Area, which spans bottomland forest, limestone bluffs and wooded hills. The 8-mile loop trail is a popular destination for hiking and birding. Horseback riding is permitted when the trail is dry. Native wildflowers and fruits, such as Spring Beauties and wild plums, fill the landscape.

“It’s a fascinating place to be,” Campbell says. “You’re only a few miles from Columbia, but you can look out over a scene that is totally natural. It’s a nice retreat from city life.”

Mark Your

Calendar ROCK BRIDGE MEMORIAL STATE PARK hosts special events throughout the year, including guided hikes. Here are some upcoming activities to consider:

WATER FESTIVAL, JULY 13, 9 A.M.-NOON Adults and children can learn about streams and the aquatic animals that live in them through displays and educational activities, such as tours of Connor's Cave and using nets to catch aquatic animals.

BAT PROGRAM, JUNE 29 Get an in-depth look at the unique characteristics and amazing abilities of Missouri’s bats during these family-friendly, interactive events. The highlight is seeing the bats fly out from Devil’s Icebox Cave.

For more information, visit MoStateParks.com/ Park/Rock-Bridge-Memorial-State-Park.

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Every outfit needs the perfect accessory, and nothing says summer like a spark of color. So, put away those dark and drab pieces and replace them with bold, dynamic colors that are perfect for warm weather. Consider topping off your look with a light and airy straw hat that keeps the sun off and keeps you looking stylish at the same time. Cheery and bright hats, sunglasses and sandals will keep you smiling all summer long.

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ow that everyone’s out and about enjoying the nice weather, our homes and yards are on full display. Is your front yard as attractive as you’d like it to be, or are you lacking something in the curb appeal department?

There are some easy things you can do to help make your place a showplace, and Matt Stevens, landscape designer at Columbia Landcare, lets you in on five.

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1. PLANTER POTS.

These don’t have to be really busy, overcomplicated or super-expensive. A couple of pots with some pop of color to frame a front door, gated entrance or garage will give a fresh look that is easy for a homeowner to pull off and does not require a lot of work. (Thriller, filler and spiller is a great design concept to create an eye catcher.) Potted plants are much easier to swap out when they’re spent or out of season (less bending or kneeling than planting in the ground). Window boxes are a unique way to accent the front of your home while also providing some effect from inside looking out. Planters are sometimes the only “yard” for people who live in townhomes, condos and apartments.

2. YEAR-ROUND INTEREST.

Consider what your landscape will look like during all four seasons of the year, not just the warm ones. A good mix of evergreen and flowering shrubs is one of the easiest ways to ensure you have something to look at or soften up your home year-round. If you want to get really wild, plant something that will flower or produce fruit at different times to give multiple focal points throughout the year.

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3. LOW-VOLTAGE LIGHTING.

Many of us see our own front yards as we pull into the drive in the evening, when it might not be that light out. Soft, subtle accent lighting can really transform your yard into something totally new at dusk or during nighttime hours. Recent technology has changed the way we can light up our homes, trees and other points of interest, and a lot of people really like the sense of security that lights can provide.

4. LOW-MAINTENANCE.

This is homeowners’ No. 1 request. They want a lot of landscape, they want it to look really nice, and they don’t want to have to touch it once it is in the ground. Landscapes are living organisms that have needs just like you and me. With that in mind, look for plants that do not require as much attention or are highly adaptable to environmental conditions. Examples include selecting plants that have both sun and shade tolerance, that thrive in numerous soil conditions or need little water, etc. Consider investing in inorganic mulch such as decorative gravel with a quality weed barrier underneath. The amount you pay up front will absolutely pay off in the long run by eliminating annual hardwood mulching.

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A little landscaping around a mailbox can really set your front yard apart. Whether it’s a flowering climber, some annual flowers or a few small perennials, this is an area you can really spruce up with very little work or investment — curb appeal that’s as close to the curb as you can get!

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H O M E M A K E O V E R S F A S C I N AT E U S , as evidenced by the widespread popularity of HGTV shows and magazine coverage dedicated to the topic. Who isn’t inspired by before-and-afters, and the way interior designers can reinvent and reimagine a room?

We asked local designer Bethany Strodtman, of Bethany Strodtman Interior Design, to share her design philosophy and a couple of her recent room redos.

Strodtman stresses the importance of collaboration and communication with her clients.

“As an artist and schooled interior designer, my goal in every space I design is to bring a higher quality of life using bold statements of color, one-of-a-kind art (which I create nine times out of 10), and functional spatial strategies. I like to start every project with mood boards to create a cohesive vision for the project and to make sure the client and I are on the same page for the direction we’d like the project to go.”

She tries to learn as much as possible about her clients in their first meeting and considers the information she garners invaluable.

“In order to create a vision just for them, I like to ask them questions in the initial consultation like ‘What colors are your favorite?’ and ‘What words would you use to describe your favorite styles?’ I don’t like to stay in the confines of the typical styles like industrial, modern or farmhouse, but it’s a good starting point for me to begin to understand the client’s preferences. I love starting with a beautiful rug or piece of art to help inform other design decisions like scale, color and materials in the rest of the design.”

Unlike some designers, Strodtman doesn’t ask her clients to accompany her while shopping; she prefers a different approach.

“I find it important to have a clear presentation and road map for the design before pulling the trigger on any one thing. That’s why I’m not one to go out shopping with clients, because one design decision affects the next, so I like to do the legwork and have it all figured out and present the whole thing as a package. Having a cohesive package makes it easy to collaborate with the client and talk through specifics of what they love and what they might want another option for.”

Although she always strives to create a design that aligns with her clients’ needs and style preferences, she’s also pragmatic.

“I always keep resale value in mind when specifying materials and what will make the most sense for future buyers in that home’s particular market,” she says.

You can see examples of how Strodtman solved design dilemmas for two homeowners on the following pages.

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HOME #1

— BEFORE — The monochromatic living room primarily featured charcoal gray, with minimal use of prints, textures or color, resulting in a rather bland look lacking any real personality or points of interest.

BEFORE

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— AFTER — A contemporary pale gray couch helps lighten the room while inviting blue velvet armchairs expand the color palette, as does the bright pop of a round, pleated, rust-colored ottoman. The couch and chairs are angled around the ottoman and sit atop a bold, colorful, patterned rug that both defines the seating area and ties all the pieces together. Another unifying element in the room is a custom acrylic-on-canvas painting by Strodtman.

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The dark dining table and sideboard weighed down the room, and the cream upholstered chairs were fairly unremarkable. A framed painting in gray tones above the sideboard all but blended into the background.

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A round, white acrylic table lightens up the space, along with a quirky, uniquely shaped black and white rug. Bright-red metal chairs add pizzazz. A series of distinctive round mirrors adds eye-catching interest above the sideboard.

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The galley-style kitchen was dated and cramped, with dark cabinetry, mismatched appliances and a busy wallpapered soffit. The space problem was further compounded by a refrigerator that was too deep and jutted out. The adjoining dining area was nondescript and lacked a sense of style.

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Crisp black tile in a diagonal herringbone pattern with white grout contrasts beautifully with the clean, contemporary white cabinets and solid-surface, nonporous acrylic counters. Sleek stainless-steel appliances, including a scaled-down refrigerator, complete the look.

New flooring, extending into the dining area and living room, helps modernize and unite the spaces and echoes the fresh color palette, and white French doors step up the décor, replacing the basic sliding door.

A sleek, round chrome and glass dining table and chairs anchor the dining area. The ceiling fan was replaced with a contemporary chrome and glassglobed chandelier. A vibrant painting by Strodtman adds a burst of color and serves as a focal point, helping to tie the whole area’s concept together.

Creating an original piece of artwork is Strodtman’s signature on her projects.

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Columbia couple builds a peaceful retreat.

BY PORCSHE N. MORAN | PHOTOS BY L.G. PATTERSON

A CLASSIC AND TIMELESS PLACE WITH ENOUGH SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE A GROWING family is what came to mind when college sweethearts Sarah and Tommy Purk envisioned their ideal home. In April 2018, the couple’s vision became reality as they embarked on the experience of building a house on three acres of land in south Columbia. After six months of construction, the 29-year-olds moved into their modern colonial farmhouse with their 2-year-old son, James, and their two Collies, Valor and Vixen.

“Move-in day was surreal,” Sarah says. “To get the keys to our dream home and bring our toddler and dogs into the empty living room to run around was a memory I’ll never forget.”

At 3,100 square feet with five bedrooms and three bathrooms, the Purks’ farmhouse is more than twice the size of their previous residence. Since moving, they’ve turned their former 1,400-squarefoot ranch-style home in southwest Columbia into a rental property.

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“I didn’t grow up with a nice house, and it always seemed too unattainable to me... it was like a dream come true.”

— SARAH PURK

“Building a home has always been a goal of mine,” Sarah says. “I didn’t grow up with a nice house, and it always seemed too unattainable to me. When we realized we could pull off building a home to create a place for our family, it was like a dream come true.”

The Purks enlisted architect Todd Hague of Clean Line House Plans, LLC to draw up their custom floor plan built by Spillman Homes. Beyond aesthetics, they focused on practical elements to make everyday life easier, such as low-maintenance matte, light-colored hardwood floors throughout the home, under stairs storage and an attached three-car garage with a dog wash station.

“One of the other reasons we built a home is because we were fed up and wanted full control to solve some of the annoying issues our past homes presented,” Sarah says.

“I am really proud of the ‘home hacks’ we incorporated into the design.”

Tommy found inspiration for the home’s stately exterior on Houzz.com. Brick steps lead up to the covered front porch. Supported by columns, the porch runs the width of the black and white farmhouse. Expansive windows provide a balanced frame around the centered front door.

“We wanted our home to feel completely different from everything else,” Tommy says. “We’ve seen a lot of the same, standard

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new construction houses pop up, but they just don’t excite us. We wanted a brandnew home that looks a bit like it could be 100 years old. We wanted a house that could fit in a charming downtown area or in the middle of a field and still work.”

Inside, the two-story dwelling’s rectangular floor plan maximizes the square footage. The entry flows into the sun-filled great room, which features a brick fireplace flanked by navy blue accent walls and inviting window seats. Glass French doors lead to the backyard.

“My favorite area of the home is our living room,” Tommy says. “I love the design of our fireplace, and I love to kick my feet

(left to right) KITCHEN: Mullioned glass-front cabinets extend all the way to the ceiling, offering plenty of space to house glassware and dishes. Four navy blue chairs line the breakfast bar portion of the island and provide pops of color in the otherwise white space. Subway tile backsplashes by the stove and farm sink add dimension and style.

A distinctive salvaged “statement” door leads to the walk-in pantry.

The expansive quartz-topped island features ample storage and a shiplap base that pays homage to the farmhouse design.

The coffee bar in the walk-in pantry makes facing the day a little easier.

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up on the couch and watch a Cardinals baseball game with my boy.”

A quartz-topped island anchors the adjoining open kitchen, and its shiplap base pays homage to the farmhouse design.

Four navy blue chairs line the breakfast bar and provide pops of color in the otherwise white space. Subway tile backsplashes by the stove and farm sink add dimension and style. Built-in banquette seating lends a cozy, casual feel to the airy dining area.

dog gate, passes from the kitchen to the mudroom. Brick flooring set in a herringbone pattern makes it the perfect place for the dogs to enter the home after playing outside. An attractive cabinet conceals a stacked washer and dryer that handles any laundry from the kitchen or guests, and muddy clothes from outdoor adventures.

A built-in bench provides seating, and built-in cubbies and coat lockers offer an abundance of storage.

“We want to make a lot of family traditions here...”

— TOMMY PURK

“My favorite area of the home is the kitchen,” Sarah says. “I am not a good cook, but the functionality with all the drawers, the farm sink and the nearby coffee bar in the walk-in pantry makes mornings so much easier. We finally have an island where we can all casually gather around, including our toddler, so it’s my favorite place to hang out after work while we’re all catching up.”

A pocket door, complete with a pocket

With the guest suite on the main level, Tommy and Sarah opted to have their master suite and three additional bedrooms — reserved for current and future children — on the second floor. The master bedroom has vaulted ceilings and a walk-in closet with attached laundry facilities. The master bathroom offers a spa-like atmosphere with quartz flooring and an elegant clawfoot tub positioned underneath a large window. There’s also

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a spacious walk-in shower with shiplap walls made from white PVC exterior siding. The quartz-topped double vanity with a stained hickory base is a custom piece that offers a rustic yet luxurious appeal.

Another peaceful retreat is the upstairs coffee bar loft that makes getting a morning caffeine fix a breeze. In addition to all the essentials for a cup of joe, the convenient spot includes a mini fridge, drawer storage and a window seat.

“The coffee bar is great for lazy weekend mornings and will be useful when late-night baby bottles are needed again in the future,” Sarah says.

That future is near, as the Purks prepare to welcome their second child in November. Now, the couple is reflecting on what their dream home will mean for their expanding family.

“I look forward to filling up all the bedrooms with kids,” Tommy says. “We want to make a lot of family traditions here and make it a place our kids will be excited to come home to when they are older.”

For more details on this home, follow @ThePurksOfHomeownership on Facebook and @ThreeAcreHouse on Instagram.

(left to right) MASTER BATH: The master bathroom offers a spa-like atmosphere with quartz flooring and an elegant clawfoot tub. A custom quartztopped double vanity with a stained hickory base adds a rustic yet luxurious touch.

STAIRCASE: A striking staircase leads to the second floor, which houses the master suite and three additional bedrooms. A welcoming window seat awaits in the coffee bar loft in the upstairs hall.

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Open-Air Spaces 5 tips to create an outdoor living room.

BY MELODY PARRY

“The right plants can give your space an aroma that engages the senses and puts you at ease in a space.” — BRENDAN ROST

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utdoor spaces are quickly becoming one of the most coveted home features. They expand living space without expensive renovations, offer a relaxing respite from everyday stress, provide a safe place for kids and pets to play and create an oasis for entertaining guests, according to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute.

“Functionality of a design cannot be stressed enough,” he says. “Designing a layout properly naturally flows to areas with different uses such a recreational, functional or seating.”

2. INVITE THE OUTDOORS IN

1. IDENTIFY SPACE USE

Blending interior and outdoor living spaces helps the exterior area feel like an extension of the home, not an afterthought. Ensure blinds and curtains are open to the family yard, highlighting the outdoor oasis. Make certain the indoor and outdoor décor complement one another and utilize similar colors, materials and styles both inside and out.

The first step to create an inviting outdoor living atmosphere is to identify what type of space you want to create. According to Brendan Rost, a landscape designer at Rost Inc., ask yourself whether the use of the area is an event space, a gathering space, a transition area or perhaps a quiet reading nook.

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True professionals Beautiful, unique designs 3. CREATE COZY SITTING AREAS

Create easy traffic flow throughout the outdoor living room, while offering a number of places for people to sit — at a table, around a fire pit, or in a cozy chair configuration.

Also, offer some shade by using umbrellas or outdoor curtains to minimize sun glare and maximize visions of enjoyment in the outdoor living room.

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4. SOFTEN THE OUTDOOR SPACE

Introduce a few soft design features into the outdoor area to create an inviting atmosphere. Rugs, throw pillows and upholstered patio furniture are a few ways to accomplish a “cozy” feel. Ensure these items are looking fresh and clean and not worn and dated. It’s relatively inexpensive to swap out new pillows and rugs. Create outdoor ambiance by hanging string lighting, introducing a fire pit in the center of a patio, setting up a zenlike water feature or adding candles, small plants and freshly-cut flowers to tabletops.

Rost emphasizes landscape lighting as the perfect way to enhance your space’s functionality while setting a mood. “Modern landscape lighting offers incredible customization options including WiFi controlled systems, dimmers and full color spectrum options that can shift the tone from a quiet night around the fire to an entertainment setting with just a touch,” he says.

5. SELECT THE RIGHT PLANTS

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Nothing says “welcome home” quite like a beautiful living landscape, complete with flowering shrubs, trees, flowers and other vegetation. Selecting the right plants is key to helping shape the space — and don’t overlook a plant’s texture, form and fragrance.

“The right plants can give your space an aroma that engages the senses and puts you at ease in a space,” Rost says. Meanwhile, the right textures and forms add variety and cohesiveness by sectioning off a quiet nook or leaving a line of sight open in a gathering area.”

Consider freshening up the family yard by weeding, mulching, pruning and planting flower beds and pots with colorful flowers and verdant plants. Vases of flowers can also help bring life — and a pop of color — to outdoor tablescapes.

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Shiplap sails into the mainstream.

BY PEG GILL

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f you watched HGTV’s long-running hit show “Fixer Upper,” you know that host and designer Joanna Gaines is a huge proponent of using shiplap on interior walls. And although she no doubt helped it gain popularity, shiplap interiors have also been featured prominently in many home, interior design and lifestyle magazines. Shiplap didn’t get its start inside, however. It was originally used on the exteriors of homes in forest or coastal settings that faced challenging weather, as well as on outdoor structures such as barns, sheds and outbuildings.

This distinctive style of wooden siding uses long planks with notches called rabbets along the top and bottom that lock them in place, similar to hardwood flooring. Each board overlaps slightly and is flush to the next, so that they are watertight, hence the name shiplap. The boards are typically between 3 and 10 inches wide and often are made of pine or some other inexpensive wood. They’re most commonly used horizontally, though some experiment using them vertically or even diagonally. They can clad ceilings as well as walls.

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Although interior shiplap has become extremely popular in many parts of the country over the past few years, the ship has hardly sailed on the trend. Kathy Miller, coowner of Columbia Associates Architecture, says many people today are using shiplap to add texture to rooms. When stained, it can also add warmth. Miller says she used

stained shiplap in the bathroom of her first home for precisely that reason.

She says that in past decades, shiplap wasn’t exactly considered high design: “It historically was more of a go-to product for those with lower budgets because drywall wasn’t used en masse in the U.S. until after World War II, even though it was invented

by U.S. Gypsum in 1916. Shiplap is shown in Better Homes & Gardens every couple years. There was an upsurge in the late ’70s, as there was a push for utilizing natural renewable materials.”

Beyond affordability, one of shiplap’s big draws is its versatility. Although it is classic, with a kind of subdued farmhouse charm, it also looks great in modern and contemporary spaces. It’s perfectly aligned with the current trend toward clean lines, all-white spaces and modern farmhouse themes. It also fits in well with the up-and-coming design trend of organic modernism, which incorporates natural, raw and textured elements into those clean-lined white spaces.

Although shiplap is typically painted white, there is a trend toward painting it other colors, with some designers even advocating a single accent wall of shiplap painted a bold color. Others suggest incorporating shiplap on places such as the kick wall of your kitchen island, the fronts of cabinets and doors, or your fireplace surround.

It can even be used to create a backsplash for your kitchen or bathroom sink, provided it’s properly sealed against moisture.

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PERFECT PORK TENDERLOIN

BELL TELL Love bell peppers? The number of bumps on the pepper’s bottom can tell you a lot.

Peppers with three bumps are better for cooking, while those with four bumps are full of seeds but sweeter and better for eating raw.

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f you aren’t paying attention, you could easily miss it. When walking into Loop Liquor & Convenience Store on the Business Loop, look left as soon as you go through the front door to see a recent addition to Columbia’s food scene: Taqueria Don Pancho. At first glance, it looks like little more than an indoor food stand; but what this family-owned and operated start-up lacks in aesthetics, it makes up for with a tasty menu and a rapidly growing contingent of repeat customers. Pancho Rutiaga and his son Francisco see the same people come in a few times a week.

“One customer actually came in three times in the same day,” Francisco says from behind the counter, where he never stands still while he and his dad prepare the kitchen for another busy day. After handing customers their food, Francisco always delivers the business’s catchphrase: “See you tomorrow.”

“I’ll say that to people for the first time, and they’ll just nod their heads as if to say, ‘Whatever,’ ” Francisco says. “It’s always fun to see them come back for more the next day and tell us, ‘Yeah, that was pretty good.’ ” Father and son would like to make T-shirts proudly displaying their catchphrase.

To the left of the service window is some countertop space along the wall where people can set their food while they eat, but the vast majority of customers take their food to go. Because they have a lot of repeat customers who like to come in groups, it’s quite common to see patrons having friendly conversations while waiting on their orders.

The menu itself lists classic Mexican options: tacos, burritos, nachos and quesadillas with the classic Mexican meats: al pastor, asada, barbacoa, carnitas, chorizo, pollo and discada. Two tacos cost $1.50, a quesadilla is $5.75, and the special plate with meat, beans, rice, pico de gallo and tortillas is $8.75.

What separates Taqueria Don Pancho from its competitors and keeps customers

Taqueria Don Pancho offers a classic Mexican menu. coming back for more is the meat preparation. All of the meats on the menu are marinated for 24 hours and are not cooked until an order is placed. None of the food is precooked and allowed to sit on warmers; your order is handed to you seconds after being taken off the grill.

Pancho and Francisco both have prior restaurant experience, but most of the food preparation that takes place in their kitchen comes from what Pancho learned growing up in northern Mexico, in the city of Gomez Palacio, Durango. “That’s what we want to provide: authentic Mexican food,” Francisco says.

With the father-and-son duo hard at work, you might see Francisco’s mom in the back corner of the kitchen preparing the meat for the next day as his younger siblings run around and pitch in.

Their current, cozy space came about as the result of a good relationship between Pancho and the owner of Loop Liquor & Convenience Store, and the arrangement seems to be beneficial for both parties as

the foot traffic from each business benefits the other.

While they are extremely grateful to have the spot they currently occupy, both Pancho and Francisco hope for a space all their own sometime. “We like Business Loop because of how busy it is,” Francisco says. “We get asked a lot about moving into a bigger space, which is what we want, but we want to wait until we save up enough to sustain ourselves in a bigger space.”

In the meantime, the Rutiaga family is working hard to make the most out of this opportunity. Open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, they have a steady stream of customers all day long — not just during lunch and dinner — and it is not uncommon for them to run out of food before their scheduled closing time. All of this would seem to indicate that the public fully approves and looks forward to good things from Taqueria Don Pancho.

“We put a lot of work into what we do,” Francisco says, “and, so far, so good.”

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obster rolls are the quintessential dish for summer. They’re the perfect treat on warm sunny days when you’re busy buzzing around with all your activities. The hardest part of this recipe is cooking the lobsters, which, after you’ve done it once, you’ll be a pro at and realize that it seems more daunting than it actually is. So, seize the day dear lobster lovers, because it’s worth it.

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Two 1¼-pound live lobsters ½ pound shrimp, cooked and chopped ½ bulb fennel, finely chopped 1 shallot, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 2–3 tablespoons mayonnaise Salt/pepper to taste 6 New England–style split-top hot dogbuns 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature Directions Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Prepare a large ice bath. Once water is boiling, cook lobsters until bright red — approximately 8-10 minutes. After done cooking, place in ice bath for 2 minutes, then drain. Crack lobster shells and pick meat from tail and claw. Cut into large chunks. In a medium bowl mix lobster, shrimp, fennel, red onion, lemon juice, parsley, Old Bay and mayonnaise. Season to taste adding more mayo if desired. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Spread flat sides of the bun with butter and griddle until golden on each side. Fill with lobster salad and serve immediately.

Amanda Elliott is the chef at Peachtree Catering in Columbia. She also authors the website www.rusticsupper.com.

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BREADING When frying, many meats need a protective coating. (French fries come with their own built-in starch coating.) This normally is achieved by batter or breading. The coating protects the surface of the meat, holds in moisture and creates an excellent contrast of texture with a crust. You can go back and forth with the marinade and flour as many fried chicken recipes do or use the standard breading procedure like this recipe: flour, egg wash and breadcrumbs. It seems like a very simple process — it is — but each must be done in a way that prepares the meat for the next step.

FLOUR The meat should be seasoned; this will create moisture that comes to the surface.

The seasoned flour will stick to this moisture, which allows the next step to work.

EGG WASH This mixture will stick to the thin layer of flour that is on the meat. You only want a thin layer of egg wash to stick, otherwise, it will clump up with the next step and fall off.

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Have you ever eaten a sandwich that is as big as your head?

If you have had a pork tenderloin sandwich, you have come close. The tenderloin sandwich was created in Nick’s Kitchen in Huntington, Indiana in 1904. It subsequently grew in popularity throughout Iowa and Missouri. It is a fabulous sandwich, but like many food dishes, was adapted from something else. The inven-

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tor Nick Freienstein grew up with parents from Germany. It’s not hard to imagine that he grew up eating Wiener Schnitzel.

The popular Austrian dish is made with veal that is pounded, breaded and pan fried. However, the pork tenderloin sandwich is made with pork that is pounded, breaded with saltine crackers and then deep-fried. It is served on a bun one-third the size of the tenderloin with mustard, pickles, tomato, lettuce and mayo.

This final step sticks to the thin layer of egg wash and creates a dry outer layer. This step is always called “breadcrumbs,” but depending on the product and your part of the country, this could be a variety or mixture of items. Cornmeal, corn flakes, club crackers, or as we Midwesterners see commonly with pork tenderloin, saltine crackers. It helps to give a little added pressure to get this layer to stick but the rule of shaking off the excess still applies. If it does not stick to the meat willingly, then it will more than likely come off during the frying process.

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the inside raw. You need to allow the oil to cool. A bubble that is too small means the inside will cook too slowly, the outside will not form and end up soaking up oil instead of forming a crust.

DRESSING Traditionally the sandwich is served with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo with a side of pickles. You can spice it up or dress it down, as you like. Many traditional Weiner Schnitzel recipes are only served with a wedge of lemon as a side. It is the last-minute squeeze of fresh lemon juice that gives the dish a burst of acid helps balance the heavy crust and bring out the flavor without a copious amount of salt.

I have had a long-standing debate with friends that this is false advertising. The pork tenderloin sandwich is not made with pork tenderloin but with the pork

loin. The pork loin is located along the back of the hog, below the shoulder and before the ham. The tenderloin is located on the inside of the carcass, in the lower back. It is about an eighth the size and is not a heavily used muscle, thus making it very tender. We have concluded that more than 100 years ago someone made a typo. There must have originally been a space in the name; pork tender loin, alluding to the fact that the loin or pork chop from the loin was tenderized with a meat mallet. Somewhere along the line, they must have omitted the space causing the confusion. Even though there is a little confusion with the name, it is still a delicious sandwich.

Brook Harlan is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. He is a culinary arts instructor at the Columbia Area Career Center.

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Traditionally the breaded pork chop is deep-fried, but that is mostly out of convenience for the restaurant — the deep fryer is typically always on during service. However, when cooking at home, it is probably much easier to pan-fry. If you have a frying thermometer (one for frying and candy making that goes up to about 400 degrees Fahrenheit), you can use it to you tell you how hot the oil is. You want to fry about 350 to 365 degrees or you can use the reaction of the breading to tell you roughly what the temperature is. Watch for a shimmer in the oil, this may take 5-7 minutes depending on how large your pan is and how much oil you are using. Once you see the shimmer, barely place the edge of the breaded pork chop. You want to see a medium bubble from the moisture in the breading. If the bubble is too rapid, the outside will cook too quickly and leave

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Mayo, mustard, shredded lettuce and pickles as desired Butterfly pork chops by cutting from a wider side about ¾ of the way through.

There still needs to be a small amount of pork (about the thickness of the cut side) that is still attached. Place a few pieces of plastic wrap on the cutting board, place the open porkchop in the center, then cover with a few more layers of plastic wrap — you can also place the butterflied pork chop inside of a gallon Ziploc bag. Using a meat mallet or small saute pan to pound the meat until it is about Ð inch thick. Season each side lightly with salt and pepper.

In a shallow vessel, mix salt, pepper and herbs into flour. Lightly coat each side of the tenderized pork chop in the flour mixture, shaking off all excess.

In a shallow vessel, mix the egg with milk and season with salt and pepper.

Lightly coat each side of the floured pork chop in the mixture, make sure to let all excess drip off.

Place the breadcrumbs or crumbled saltines in a shallow vessel, coat each side of the pork chop with breading, pressing it into the chop to stick. Shake off all excess and reserve to fry.

Heat up a saute pan with about 1 inch of oil until it starts to shimmer slightly. Dip an edge of a breaded pork chop into the oil. You want a medium bubble from the breading to fry. (About 350-365 degrees if you have a frying thermometer.) If the bubbles are too high, allow the oil to cool slightly. If the bubbles are too low, allow the oil to heat a little longer. Fry on each side until golden brown. Remove from the oil and rest on paper towels to soak up excess oil. Assemble sandwich and serve.

Don’t be alarmed, but the cooked piece of pork will be at least 2 or 3 times the size of a normal bun.

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GP M.A.D.E. Foundation Kickoff Former Mizzou head football coach Gary Pinkel announced the launch of the GP M.A.D.E. Foundation on April 24 at entral ank of oone ounty.

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1. John Caponigro, Peggy Kirkpatrick, Martin Rucker, John Qualy, Ashley Dodson, Bogdan Susan, Barbara Henderson, Gary Pinkel, Missy Pinkel, Kevin Riley, Jerry Daugherty, L’Damian Washington, Barbara Hodges, Erin Hendershott and Jeff Parker | 2. Jerry Daugherty and Mary Daugherty | 3. Lori Curtright, Gary Pinkel and Jonathan Curtright | 4. Steve Erdel, Andrea Morrow, Ryan Phillips, Gary Pinkel, Joe Henderson and Mary Wilkerson | 5. Karen Taylor and Barbara Hodges

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Co l u m b i a D u c k s U n l i m i t e d Sh r i m p B o i l More than a hundred supporters came together for good food, good drinks and a great cause. All-you-can-eat shrimp with all the fi ings, ra es and a silent auction benefitted ucks nlimited on May at the nights of olumbus

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1. Jason Sutherland, Jen Sutherland and Aaron Emel | 2. Kaley Curtis and Jon Curtis | 3. Jeff Piontek and Jone Piontek | 4. Eric Gilbert and Jennifer Roelands | 5. Calbert Colbert and Kelly Hequembourg

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B i g B r o t h e r s B i g Si s t e r s B i g D e r b y P a r t y Huge hats and dapper cappers were the order of the day at a fun and festive Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri. The party, held at the Country Club of Missouri on Saturday, May 4, was sponsored by Dr. Dave Ries of Robinson & Ries Orthodontics.

1. Heather Dimitt-Fletcher, Melissa Montgomery, Kenzie Bennett and Rachel Verslues | 2. Haley Hill and Garret Hill | 3. Chris Ashton and Whitney Ashton | 4. Christina Devine and Josh Devine | 5. Stacia Coughenour, Dawn Orr and Jill Orr | 6. Steve Ball and Stacy Hirt

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1. Brandi Spurling, Whitney Schieber and Penny Kuhns-Knarr | 2. Patty Anderson and Michele Batye. | 3. Andrea Fox and Marcia Thrasher | 4. Jesse Walters and Megan Walters | 5. Hunter Easley-Mahaffey and Michele Curry | 6. Shatenita Horton and Ann Merrifield

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25th Anniversary Concert at the O2 Stream more of your favorite PBS shows online and in the PBS Video app – any time, any place, for as little as $5 per month.

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June 13th, 5-7pm at Logboat Brewing company.

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The Grand Champion and Almost Grand Champion teams take home great prizes and bragging rights.

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L ittle B la c k D r e s s G a la Dozens of women donned their favorite little black dresses for the 10th annual Little Black Dress Ladies Only Gala on Friday, May 10, at Columbia College Southwell Complex. The event raised funds for True North of Columbia.

1. Jordi Johnson, Chris Sheedy, Donna Allgire, Kathi Betz, Kortney Betz and Libby Opfer | 2. Katie Crutchfield and Kim Scates | 3. Eva Anspach, Billie Connally, Shatenita Horton, Teri Reed and Amanda Henselman | 4. Suzanne Ayers and Heather Jennings | 5. Monica Korba, Arianna Butler | 6. Melinda Cartwright, Heather DimittFletcher and Jolene Schulz

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As a photographer, I have access to some unique points of view in the community. Here is one of them, in A New View.

Assignment: Columbia Weather

Dandelions stir different thoughts in different people.

Some see a weed.

Some see a soft, fuzzy flower.

Some see a wish about to happen.

In my youth, I would love to pick these white flowers and watch the seeds fly away as I blew them off. I would seek out dandelion fields to lie on and watch the clouds above my head change into different creatures.

Life was more simple back then. No worries at all.

As I got older, I made wishes on dandelions as I blew away all the seeds. They were still fun.

Then, I bought a house and had a lawn of my own.

Dandelions had become the enemy of my lush, green lawn.

It was my goal to eliminate all of them from my land. I have succeeded and have a good-looking grassy lawn.

As I drove by a white dandelion field last month, I started to miss those relaxing times lying in those fields watching the clouds slowly drift by, but I also like my green yard.

I’ll keep my yard.

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ver the past four years, our locallyelected Boone Hospital trustees have grappled with the daunting task of setting a new course for our county-owned hospital. Motivated by their desire to be responsive to the sweeping changes in national health care policy and local market conditions, the trustees recognized that the long-term viability of our community hospital would be in jeopardy if they didn’t immediately address how the hospital was being managed.

More than a hospital, Boone has been a vital component of our community’s more than $1.5 billion health care economy. Beyond the nearly 2,000 jobs it provides, Boone Hospital’s financial stability continues to underwrite a significant portion of our county’s essential services including our health department, law enforcement and jail operations.

Perhaps the most challenging task facing the Board of Trustees is how they will untangle themselves from their 31-year-old management agreement with St. Louisbased BJC HealthCare. The lease terminates at the end of 2020. What transpires during this 18-month transition period will be critical to the long-term success of our hospital.

In full disclosure, I served on the Boone Hospital Board of Trustees for 14 years and resigned in January 2017 when I was elected to the Boone County Commission. Based on my experience with BJC HealthCare in the final three years of my term, I would strongly advocate for some sort of immediate termination settlement. Once BJC executives discovered that the lease with Boone Hospital would not be renewed, they have been lackadaisical in their day-to-day management of the hospital.

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The trustees announced their intentions to issue a new RFP for the hospital’s management on July 1, 2015. After posting a $12 million profit in 2016, the hospital posted losses of $11 million in 2017 and nearly $13 million in 2018. All indications are that 2019 will also be a year of devastating losses. Most are tied to accelerated depreciation being forced upon the hospital by BJC’s accounting department. A reasonable person might wonder if these “paper losses” were an effort to make Boone look weak as it considers new prospective partners.

The truth is that Boone Hospital is still an excellent place to receive medical care. Boone’s ability to deliver world-class care has never been tied to its relationship with BJC but rather to its topnotch medical staff and the nearly 2,000 employees that put their heart and soul into the care they provide.

In the past five years, BJC management has been dismissive of concerns raised by the trustees and the hospital’s top medical staff. In an effort to further weaken Boone, BJC has abandoned any form of business development efforts in the 35-county region Boone serves. BJC has also delayed recruitment efforts to replace retiring physicians while pushing the hospital’s primary surgical practice to move all of its surgical cases to cross-town competitor, MU Health Care.

BJC’s refusal to collaborate or form alliances with local physicians has resulted in the opening of several free-standing surgical centers and clinics that have cherry-picked the most lucrative services away from the hospital. For all practical purposes, Boone has been relegated to simply providing low margin emergency room services and operating rooms for surgical procedures deemed unsafe for a freestanding surgical center.

In what some would call a perfect storm, most of Boone’s woes have been caused by a significant error in strategic planning by BJC executives. In 2016, in the aftermath of widespread health care reform, BJC switched from a revenue growth model to an expense containment model. At the same time, MU Health Care leaders were doing the exact opposite. While BJC executives were cutting expenses to the bone, MU Health Care was launching efforts to grow revenues by expanding service lines and partnering with outlying hospitals in Cole, Audrain, Pettis and Cooper counties and beyond. During this critical period, MU Health Care gained significant market share while Boone’s losses continued.

While BJC HealthCare purports to be a tax exempt 501c3 not-for-profit organization, it had revenues in excess of $4.6 billion in 2016 with a net income of more than $207 million. Up until 2017, by all measures, Boone Hospital has been a cash cow for BJC for most of its 30-year lease. Now that the lucrative lease agreement is coming to an end, BJC has clearly taken its eyes off the wheel.

In the end, I know Boone Hospital will emerge triumphant because of the excellent care it provides. The hospital’s trustees must choose whether to become a stand-alone hospital or align themselves with a different partner. Unfortunately, they find themselves in the very unfair position of “damned if they do, damned if they don’t.” The most prudent thing they can do now is to immediately sever ties with BJC, lick their wounds and begin rebuilding this once great and profitable hospital. They deserve our whole-hearted support in this monumental task.

Fred Parry

Founder & Publisher Emeritus fred@insidecolumbia.net

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