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Columbia’s Automobile Co. Share Your Knowledge Of This Downtown Columbia Landmark

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Travel With A Smile Writer Pam Ingram Shares How To Approach Strangers

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At Home On The Road Judy Knudson Is At Home Anywhere In The World

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Prime Time Can’t Miss Events For April

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Eclectic Ed Asner A Look Back At TV's Favorite News Director And Editor

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Russ and Rusty Coats This Father-Son Duo Are Major Players In The Auto Business

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Fun & Games Sudoku, Tiger Vision & More

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Wedding Bliss Readers Share Their Special Day

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Recipe Box Make Your Easter Brunch Even Better

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Columbia Confidential Publisher Fred Parry Takes On The Issues Columbians Are Talking About

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Welcome

It’s Time To Travel Inside this issue we take an inside look at those who love to tour other cities and countries. We will introduce you to Judy Knudson, who has only started traveling in the last 20 years, but whose passport is filled with amazing locations from Singapore to France. Knudson started her quest for travel after a bet from her husband to stop smoking. To help lose weight and stop smoking, she picked up a bicycle and has been working her way around the country with it. You’ll enjoy reading about her travels, her appreciation for other countries and especially how she is able to afford her travel on a limited budget.

Knudson enjoys traveling on her own and is able to make friends out of strangers quickly. She now celebrates her birthday in different capitals of the world with friends she has made through her travels.

Another Columbia resident who has no problem introducing herself to strangers while traveling is Pam Ingram. We have included an article from Ingram in this issue of Prime that includes how to make friends while you are touring the world. She’s included funny ways that she has met some great friends throughout the years.

You’ll also have the opportunity to read about two business people in this community who have worked years to keep us traveling safely. Big O Tires has been growing and changing over the years. Rusty Coats started growing the franchise that his father, Russ, built a foundation for the company’s start. In 1957, Russ and his partner, Frank Moore, started COMO Tire. (Many think COMO is named for Columbia, Missouri, but actually it’s named after Coats and Moore.) You’ll enjoy reading about this successful father-son business venture that is making a large impact on the tire industry.

There are many other interesting articles to read in this month’s issue of Prime, including the celebrity column Tinseltown Talks, The Record Cabinet, Wedding’s To Remember, Angel’s advice column and April’s calendar of events. You’ll also discover delicious recipes and a number of games to play.

As always, let us know what you think about this issue. We’d love to hear from you.

staff Publisher Fred Parry Associate Publisher & Managing Editor Melody Garnett Parry Chief Executive Officer Cathy Atkins Copy Editor Brett Dufur Editorial Assistant Peg Gill Graphic Designer Shelby Finch Trever Griswold Joe Waner Photo Editor L.G. Patterson Operations Manager Adam Brietzke Marketing Representatives Joshua Huber Matt Melton Alex Stear Sales Assistant Paxton Jobe Finance Manager Chad Morrow Distribution Associates Steve Leible, Annie Leible Contributing Writers Peg Gill, Pamela Ingram, Angel Donnette Robertson, Nick Thomas, Jack Wax

Melody Parry Associate Publisher Email me at prime@insidecolumbia.net

Prime Magazine is published by Zimmer Strategic Communications, 3215 Lemone Industrial Blvd., Suite 200, Columbia, MO 65201, 573-442-1430. Copyright OutFront Communications, 2013. The magazine is published 12 times a year on the first day of every month. All rights reserved. Reproduction or use of any editorial or graphic content without the express written permission of the publisher is prohibited.

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LOOKING BACK AT BOONE COUNTY COLUMBIA AUTOMOBILE CO. The photo to the right is The Columbia Automobile Co around 1910. This was the city’s first automobile dealership and garage. Fred Niedermeyer was the owner. In 1936, a PIggly Wiggly Grocery opened there.

Can you guess what is standing at that location today? Do you know what was built just to the left of this photo in 1916?

For this month’s contest, answer one of the questions above on the Boone County Historical Facebook page at facebook.com/boonehistory or the Prime Facebook page at facebook.com/ PrimeMagazineOnline/ or email us at prime@ insidecolumbia.net to submit your guess. What do you win? Bragging rights, of course, and the chance to have your response listed in the next issue. v

PHOTO COURTESY OF BOONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Last Month’s Answer: In our March issue of Prime, we asked readers to guess where the "M" Vaudeville Theatre was located and what is standing at that location today.

The "M" Vaudeville Theatre operated between 1909 and 1914, and was located at 8-10 N. 9th Street. The men are standing in line, waiting to get in to see a show. The theatre would have stood behind The Columbia Savings Bank at Ninth Street and Broadway (today's Commerce Bank) and approximately where the Commerce Bank Building's north parking lot is today on Ninth Street.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BOONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

If you have memories or recollections of buildings in either of these two photos, email us at prime@insidecolumbia.net.

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By Pam Ingram

Vacation. Everybody needs one, especially after long, stressful seasons at work. You leave the familiar behind for a little R&R and easily slip into the anonymity mode where nobody knows you, needs you, or has your cell number.

I took a trip years ago where I got up every morning and headed straight to the beach, not even bothering to look in the mirror or do anything to my hair before heading out the door. “After all, I came here for the beach,” I thought. “No one here knows me and I’ll never see any of these people again anyway.”

Since that week at the beach, however, I’ve learned that instead of cocooning myself in, an ordinary vacation can become a rich, 3-D cultural experience where you can experience another country from the vantage point of an insider. All you need is a little curiosity, a great big smile and a simple “Hi!” as you meet people along the way.

Bon Voyage … Literally!

A couple of summers ago, we embarked on a trip that was truly a dream come true.

We were headed to Europe to visit our son, Michael, and planned a week-long respite in Paris, “The City of Lights,” before meeting up with him in Austria.

Pam and Ellis Ingram with William Chupin, who they met in the Chicago airport.

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Pam and Ellis Ingram beneath the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Paris! The city I had been dreaming about since my very first French class in the ninth grade. I quickly fell in love with the language and you’d find “French class” on every one of my course schedules, every semester throughout high school and college.

While growing up in the projects in Kansas City, I could never have imagined that I would, one day, actually stand beneath La Tour Eiffel! I could hardly wait to board the plane in Chicago, but to my disappointment, our departure was delayed again and again because of mechanical problems. Instead of waiting minutes to leave for Paris, we had hours to hang out in the airport. During that long delay, I caught sight of a tall, lanky kid sitting near us. I assumed he was a college basketball player returning home after summer vacation.

We greeted him and were taken back by an accent so thick that you could almost see it. William Chupin was born and raised in Paris and was returning home on our flight after having finished an exchange program in California. During that long delay, he became my tutor, even putting up with my now-rusty French.

He was also a treasure trove of tips and suggestions on where to go and what to do while visiting his hometown. When we landed at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, we went our separate ways, but we took all of his great advice with us as we toured Paris. Like so many of the other friends we’ve met while traveling, we still keep in touch via Facebook and hope to meet him again in Paris.

The Lady In The Candy Aisle Although it was more than 20 years ago, I’ll never forget shopping for souvenirs in the gift shop at the Moscow Airport when I spotted a tall, well-dressed woman who smiled at me from across the aisle. We had just finished a two-week outreach to children in the town of Podolsk, and I wanted to spend my leftover rubles before flying back home. During our time in Russia, my life was turned upside down because that’s where I fell in love with children’s ministry.

The woman across the way looked at me and smiled. “Hi! My name is Pam,” I said. In what sounded like a thick British accent, she said, “I’m Molly.” She was curious to learn where I was from and why I was in Russia.

We stood there small talking about sightseeing, the weather, our outreach in Podolsk, etc. At one point during the conversation, I pulled out my pocket photo album to show her pictures of my husband and the three kids I had left behind in Columbia.

“Last year, I came to Moscow with my husband,” I told her, “and this year, I’m here with my 16-year-old daughter.” I pointed out Tiffani who was standing nearby. “I really hope we get to come back next year,” I mused.

“Oh … if you do come back, please give me a call so I can have you over for tea,” she insisted. I giggled, “Oh, you know you won’t remember me a whole year from now!” She promised she would. After exchanging phone numbers and addresses and saying goodbye, I asked, “By the way … why are you here in Moscow? Are you with the university?”

To me, her formal dress and accent spoke professor or church lady.

“No,” she said. “My husband is the Russian ambassador from Zambia.” I’m convinced my face wanted to turn beet red because I was sure I had just broken important rules of protocol and committed several social faux pas as we talked. I wanted to pinch myself as I thought, “I can hardly believe I’ve just met the ambassador’s wife!” Molly and I kept in touch via phone calls and letters back and forth for several years until she and her husband left Russia.

Where Did You Get Those Fancy Clothes?

When we arrived in Austria, it felt a whole lot like stepping into a beautiful picture postcard. Mountains, cobblestone streets, 8th century cathedrals — beauty and antiquity were everywhere! But what most intrigued me were the store window displays in highend shops that displayed lederhosen (leather Prime Magazine April 2017

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(Top) The Ingrams make friends in Austria with women wearing dirndls, a traditional dress worn in the 19th century. Michael Ingram, on the far left of the photo, lives in Germany but works in Austria every summer.

(Left) Pam and Ellis Ingram with the pastor's wife in Victoria, B.C. inside, however, I was silently screaming “Thanks, but no thanks,” to their suggestion that I purchase one. “I don’t think I can wear that the next time I go to Ragtag,” I thought.

shorts) and dirndls, the traditional dress worn by servants in the 19th century. “Haven’t these people joined the twenty-first century yet?” I wondered. We saw grandmas, young moms, and even teens on dates wearing dirndls. They all seemed to love wearing those dresses with the big puffy sleeves, full skirts and aprons. I thought they looked like extras from the set of the movie “Heidi.”

One evening as we were leaving the theater, we stumbled on a group of local women all dressed up in fancy dirndls. “They must be enjoying a girls’ night out,” I thought.

Because they looked friendly enough, I was emboldened to strike up a conversation. “Hi! Do you speak English? Can I ask you about your dresses?” With giddy delight, they told me everything I’d ever want or need to know about this traditional style of clothing worn in Austria, Bavaria and Germany. They shared how many dirndls they owned (each girl boasted of having several in their closet), how much they cost, where to find the pricey ones and which stores sold more affordable dirndls.

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A Chance Meeting By The Inner Harbor When my family goes to Victoria, B.C. in the summer, we do lots of tourist-y kinds of things: bus tours, shopping, visiting tea rooms, museums and eating lots of fresh seafood. What we most love to do, however, is getting out among the real people, the locals – the ones who live and work and play in the city. We’ve found that one of the best ways to do that is to find out where people worship and join them on Sunday morning. We search online to find a church that we think will suit us.

Last summer, I spent hours searching and finally stopped looking so we could go out for our daily walk around Victoria’s Inner Harbor, reputed to be one of the most beautiful harbors in the world. Victoria’s Inner Harbor is actually a water airport with one of the busiest air routes in Canada. Daily, we spent hours watching the sea planes come and go and water taxis ferrying passengers to the other side of the harbor. From afar, those taxis looked more like little yellow rubber duckies than sea-worthy vessels capable of getting us safely to the other side.

“Not stable enough for me,” I thought. After all, who’s brave enough to ride a rubber ducky across the ocean? That day, I preferred taking

the long way around – a leisurely 20-minute stroll to the other side of the harbor. As soon as we arrived, we took a seat on a bench in front of the Empress Hotel and watched one seaplane after another take off and land. I wondered if the passengers had come to Victoria to work or to play as they rolled their carry-on bags off the plane. After 15 minutes or so of watching, a young man looked our way and smiled as he walked by. Again, that was our cue to say “Hi!” and introduce ourselves.

The man was Akindele (“Akin”) Balogun.

We learned that he was born in Nigeria, but had lived in at least a half dozen different states in the U.S. during undergraduate and graduate school. After landing an engineering job with an oil company in Canada, he had settled in Victoria 12 years prior. Since he’d been there for 12 years, he was now a “local,” so we asked him to recommend places to eat and must-see tourist attractions.

“I’m on my lunch hour right now and need to get back to work,” he said. “But, if you give me your email address, I’ll give it some thought and email you later.” He also invited us to join him for dinner later that week.

After exchanging cell numbers, he asked, “Where are you guys from?” The minute he heard “Columbia, Missouri,” he said, “I have an uncle in Columbia who’s a physician at the University Hospital. His name is Mmmm…” but before he could even get the uncle’s name out, my husband pointed at him and said, “Michael … your uncle is Michael Aro and I know him! We’ve worked together for years.” The three of us stood there laughing for what seemed like forever because our chance meeting had just become a divine appointment, not a mere coincidence.

That evening, Akin emailed a list of places he thought we should see before leaving town and invited us to join him at his church the following Sunday for worship and lunch with the congregation afterwards. We realized that we had not only found a church to attend, but a new friend who would meet us at the door when we arrived. It was such a rich experience to spend the afternoon with people who had come from more African nations than we can remember, and we can hardly wait to visit our new friend Akin when we travel to Victoria B.C. again.

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Judy Knudson Travels Along A Worldwide Web Of Friends

By Jack Wax • Photos by L.G. Patterson

Judy Knudson and her late husband, Dennis, biked 17 days in New Zealand. Dennis launched Judy into her travels 20 years ago.

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Judy Knudson is at home in Columbia.

It's where her two adult children and their families live. It's also the home of her piano studio, where she teaches each afternoon. She's also at home in Paris or London or Lisbon or Hanoi or Singapore or just about anywhere in the world where she has friends. And that seems like everywhere. She has traveled to more countries than most ambassadors, has a knack for making friends out of complete strangers, and her cardiovascular system is probably the envy of anyone older than 30.

Since the day she quit smoking on a bet, she's been hiking, bicycling and driving her way around the country and the world. She celebrated her 75th birthday last April in Paris. “We had a big dinner party, and people came from all over the world – South Africa, Belgium, Vienna, England and the United States,” she says.

Who were those people? Basically, they were friends she has traveled with or met while biking or attending a language school in Nice, France. “When I went to language school, there were four or five of us who really bonded. Starting with my 70th birthday party, everyone met up in Paris – so now when someone has a landmark birthday we get together

Judy and Dennis Knudson on their bike trip in the Loire Valley in France.

for that,” she says. In a few years, the youngest in her group will be turning 50, and the party probably will take place in Zanzibar.

Celebrating birthdays in the capitals of the world might sound extravagant or even pretentious, but Knudson hasn't a drop of those traits in her personality. She impresses people with her sincerity, her frugality and her youthful attitude toward life. Describing the unexpected pleasures of travel, she says, “Wow! There's so much to learn. I just love exploring other ideas.”

“She's never seen a stranger,” says Barbara Weaver, a longtime friend.

“Never. It's absolutely amazing to me how she makes friends so easily.”

Weaver has taken two long road trips with Knudson, one a 4,800-mile journey throughout the west. Recalling the trip, Weaver laughs at the memory of it. ”What makes Judy such a good travel companion is that she likes adventure and is willing to try most anything,” she says.

The bet that launched Knudson into her travels was made about 20 years ago in a Denny's restaurant in Columbia.

Knudson's husband, a physician who has since passed away, was concerned about her smoking. He bet her that if she could

Knudson has taught piano for years. While in Singapore, she stayed for three months with a former piano student and taught private lessons.

Wherever she travels, Knudson brings a respect for other people's cultures and a desire to learn more..

quit for a year, he'd take her anywhere in the world for dinner. “I had been a smoker for 35 years,” Knudson says.

Weaver was with Knudson when the bet was made. “That started the whole thing,” she explains, referring to Knudson 's extensive travels. “Judy started biking because she didn't want to gain weight.

She's become an incredible athlete,” says Weaver.

Knudson's journey from lifelong smoker to long-distance bike rider can be tracked through a variety of countries, including New Zealand, and all but three states. For distance, nothing tops her two coast-to-coast rides in the United States – one from San Francisco to New York, followed by another from Seattle, Wash., to Gloucester, Mass. A coast-to-coast trip means nine weeks on a bike during the day and a tent and sleeping bag at night.

She rode the 4,300 miles with a group of other riders who averaged about 90 miles per day.

Knudson experiences a cooking class in Thailand.

At age 75, Knudson now has friends scattered throughout the world.

Here she is in New Zealand.

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“If you had a day where they say it's only going to be 56 miles, you wonder if it's going to be bad roads or long climbs,” Knudson says.

A 90-mile bike ride sounds impossible to most people, but Knudson has a practical, step-by-step way of training.

“When I'm trying to build up, what I do is ride the same distance I did the day before, then I add five minutes to my ride, which is about a mile,” she says. When not training, she stays active walking her dog three to five miles a day.

Keeping up with her can be a challenge. Carolyn Paris, one of her bicycling friends, has made several trips with Knudson. “In Paris we would average walking 10 to 13 miles a day,” she says. “We went to all the museums, and she knew the place so well it was like having your own tour guide.”

But traveling with Knudson is about more than seeing the sites. “If you have a friend that you really enjoy, you can get into an even deeper relationship with them when you travel – especially with someone who is flexible, willing to change on a dime, not self-absorbed and appreciates how other people live,” Paris explains.

Knudson describes herself as a bit of a foodie – someone who likes to experience a culture by learning about its cuisine.

But her approach to travel doesn't mean budget-busting meals served in exclusive restaurants. A few years ago, she rented an apartment with a friend in Lisbon. “The thing about Portugal,” says Knudson, “is that it's very inexpensive.

My share of half the rent and car rental for a month was under $400. We could go out for a three-course dinner and wine for about $12, and a lot of times we'd grocery shop at local markets and cook ourselves.”

Because travel is a priority for Knudson, she finds ways to make it and keep it affordable. Frequent flier miles are an important part of her plan. “I usually fly free,” she says. “I flew to Singapore for $65, and my last trip to England cost me $108.” She charges whatever she can to her airline credit card, making sure to pay off the bill each month. At home, she looks for ways to stay on budget, passing up the occasional $4 cappuccino for a thermos full of home-brewed coffee.

While traveling, she looks for activities that are free, such as visits to National Trust Properties in England – which includes Churchill's home as well as Charles Darwin's – or hiking along the extensive system of foot trails of Scotland.

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A. Knudson in Hue, Vietnam, with her driver Minh. B. Knudson enjoys the Halong Bay in Vietnam. C. This car caused Knudson to pause in downtown Singapore. D. Enjoying the tropical birds in Singapore's Bird Park. advantage of local side trips. Going from the United States to Vietnam may be expensive, but once in Singapore, side trips to Thailand and Vietnam could fit her budget. While in Singapore, she stayed for three months with the family of a former piano student and taught private piano lessons.

Wherever she goes, Knudson brings with her a respect for other people's cultures and a desire to learn more about them. “I love the diversity. So many Americans think that everything here in the United States is so much better than it is anyplace else. And it is good here – I would never dispute that. But there's so much out there that you can learn about,

that you can see, just by looking at things with a different eye. If you just have curiosity, you can learn so much that you can bring back here to put to work,” she says.

Although some people feel intimidated by being in a foreign country and not understanding the local language, Knudson brushes aside worries about being in or out of a comfort zone. “I've found that in most places, if you greet people in their language, ask them for their help, say 'excuse me for disturbing you,' they are your friend immediately,” she says.

Making friends is something Knudson excels at. She considers herself a solo

traveler, so forming connections with others once she's on the road, or in the air, is important to her. Travel has been so rewarding to her that she encourages others to research possible destinations on the Internet and to get out and explore the world. She doesn't believe that just because you start a journey alone, you won't end it with friends.

At age 75, Judy has friends scattered throughout the world and can count on meeting up with someone just about anywhere she goes. And there's still a lot of places she has yet to see. But how long does she plan to keep going? Her answer is simple and direct: “Until I can't keep going anymore.” v Prime Magazine April 2017

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April 2017 APRIL 6 Leapin’ Lizards! Don’t miss the University Concert Series presentation of “Annie” at Jesse Auditorium. The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this production of “Annie” will be a brandnew incarnation of the iconic original.

Featuring book and score by Tony Award-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, and Martin Charnin, “Annie” includes such unforgettable songs as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” and the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.” From $30; 7 p.m.; MU campus; 573-882-3781; www.concertseries.org

APRIL 6 – 9 The Stephens College theatre department is presenting “Drowning Girls,” experimental theatre that is both intriguing and poetic at the Warehouse Theatre. The play features three women who were drowned in the bathtub by their husbands, who all turn out to be the same man. The three women share the stories of how they fell in love and how they each died in this innovative work. $8 adults, $6 students/seniors; 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m.

Sunday matinee; 100 Willis Ave.; 573876-7199; www.stephens.edu/events

APRIL 7 – 8 The University Concert Series presents Missouri Contemporary Ballet LIVE at the Missouri Theatre. An audience favorite, LIVE features not only live dance but live music. This production consists of music from various genres including original compositions by Tom Andes and Travis McFarlane. This performance will feature three world premieres choreographed by MCB

APRIL 4 Be on hand at the Missouri Theatre for a University Concert Series performance by acclaimed singer/songwriter Kris Kristofferson. The three-time Grammy winner is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, whose chart-topping hits include “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” “Sunday Morning Coming Down,” and “For the Good Times.” By 1987, it was estimated that more than 450 artists had recorded Kristofferson’s compositions. From $35; 7 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-882-3781; www.concertseries.org

Artistic Director Karen Mareck Grundy and Resident Choreographer Fernando Rodriguez. From $15; 7 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-882-3781; www.concertseries.org

APRIL 8 Have a good time for a good cause at the annual Rainbow House Masquerade Ball at the Holiday Inn Executive Center. This year the event has a “Studio 54” theme and will be emceed by Aric Bremer. It begins with a cocktail party, followed by games,

raffles, a complimentary photo booth, a plated dinner served to your table, a DJ and dancing. The evening will also include live auction packages including an African Safari and an expanded silent auction, as well as the royal candidate coronation, recognizing the couple that raises the most money for the event. Proceeds benefit Rainbow House and support its mission to prevent child abuse and neglect. From $115 individual supporter; 6 p.m.; 2200 I-70 Drive S.W.; 573-747-6600, ext. 2114; www.rainbowhousecolumbia.org Prime Magazine April 2017

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APRIL 8 Bring your kids and kites for a fun Kite Flying Day at Douglass Park! This is a great chance for families to fly kites just like the good ol’ days. A number of kites will be given to children who do not have one to fly. Prizes will be awarded in different categories such as Largest Flying Kite and Highest Flyer. Free; noon to 2 p.m.; 400 N. Providence Road; 573-8747460; www.como.gov/ParksandRec

APRIL 8 Join the Columbia Kidney Walk at Stephens Lake Park, part of the nation’s largest walk to fight kidney disease. This noncompetitive event focuses on the prevention of chronic kidney disease and awareness of the need for organ donation. The day includes a 1- to 2-mile walk and family-friendly activities. Free; 8:30 a.m. check in, 10 a.m. start; 2001 E. Broadway; 913-262-1551 ext. 474; www.kidneywalk.org

APRIL 10 The annual Chancellor’s Arts Showcase features a collaboration of arts from across the University of Missouri campus, including the School of Music, the departments of Art and Theatre, Mizzou Botanic Garden, and more. This University Concert Series presentation takes place at the Missouri Theatre. $10 adults, $5 child; 7 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-882-3781; www.concertseries.org

APRIL 13 MOMIX brings the landscape of the American Southwest to life with his signature illusionistic style in Opus Cactus; a dynamic journey into the hidden landscape of the American Southwest with a sense of danger, sensuality and humor. The desert world of soaring cactuses, slithering lizards, snakes and frolicking insects all come to life once uncovered through the magic of MOMIX. This University Concert Series presentation at Jesse Auditorium is the perfect show for the entire family! From $20; 7 p.m.; MU campus; 573-882-3781; www.concertseries.org

APRIL 15 Bring your little ones out to Douglass Park or Indian Hills Park for an Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza! They’re sure to have fun as they hunt for the hidden eggs. Free; noon to 1:15 p.m. at Douglass Park; 400 N. Providence Road; 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Indian Hills Park; 5009 Aztec Blvd.; 573-8747460; www.como.gov/ParksandRec 18

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APRIL 15 Bring your canine companion out for some serious socializing at Yappy Hour at Twin Lakes Recreation Area. It’s bound to be a doggone good time. $12 per person/ dog, $5 per person without a dog; 3 to 6 p.m.; 2500 Chapel Hill Road; 573-8747460; www.como.gov/ParksandRec

APRIL 17 Be in the audience for Arts for Autism with Kathleen Madigan and Lewis Black, a blockbuster double-headliner comedy show right here in mid-Missouri!

The University Concert Series brings Kathleen Madigan and Lewis Black to the stage of the Missouri Theatre for a special fundraiser supporting the Thompson Foundation for Autism. From $50 adult, from $35 student; 7 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-882-3781; www.concertseries.org

APRIL 20 The University Concert Series presents Choral Union: “The Abyssinian Mass” by Wynton Marsalis at Jesse Auditorium. Enjoy the Choral Union, University Singers, MU Concert Band and guest soloists conducted by R. Paul Crabb and Arthur White. From $10; 7 p.m.; MU campus; 573-882-3781; www. concertseries.org

APRIL 21 – 22 The Unbound Book Festival returns for its second year, celebrating literature of all kinds. The festival, featuring nationally recognized and best-selling authors across many genres, kicks off on Friday evening with a talk by renowned author Sir Salman Rushdie at 7:30 p.m. at Jesse Auditorium. Then on Saturday the festival takes place at various venues on the Stephens College campus. Free; all day; Stephens College; www.unboundbookfestival.com Prime Magazine April 2017

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Talking Horse Productions presents “Violet.” As a girl, Violet was struck by a wayward axe blade when her father was chopping wood, leaving her with a visible scar across her face. With enough money finally saved she’s traveling across the 1964 Deep South towards a miracle — the healing touch of a TV evangelist that will make her beautiful. “Violet” is a moving musical featuring show-stopping anthems ranging from American-roots to folk to gospel. $15 adults, $13 students/ seniors; 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee; 210 St. James St.; 573-268-1381; www.talkinghorseproductions.org

The Columbia Earth Day Festival will feature live music, kid-friendly vendors and a Kids’ Park. The festivities, centered on Eighth and Elm streets, will also feature an “Eco Avenue,” with displays by organizations working to promote a sustainable future. Free; noon to 7 p.m.; downtown Columbia; 573-875-0359; www.columbiaearthday.org

APRIL 22 Cheer on the annual Float Your Boat For The Food Bank, a cardboard boat race at Bass Pro Shop that raises funds for the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. Teams build themed boats to race and win unique prizes.

The entries can get pretty crazy and creative! Free; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 3101 Bass Pro Drive; 573-864-6641; www. floatforthefoodbank.org

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APRIL 23 Run to raise funds for those battling brain cancer in the Annual Head for the Cure 5k fundraiser at Stephens Lake Park. The event includes a 100-yard dash “Kids Fun Run” for children age 10 and under. $30 to $40 for 5k, $15 Kids Fun Run; 8 a.m.; 2001 E. Broadway; www.headforthecure.org

APRIL 26 Come out to the Target parking lot for Tons of Trucks. Vehicles of all shapes and sizes will be on display for you to admire, climb on and sit in. The event will take place rain or shine. Free; 4 to 7 p.m.; 2400 Bernadette Drive; 573-8747460; www.como.gov/ParksandRec

APRIL 27 Renowned Emmy and Tony Awardwinning actress and singer Kristin Chenowith takes to the stage of the Missouri Theatre to perform selections from her album “The Art of Elegance,” her

first album of American songbook classics.

From $75; 7 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573882-3781; www.concertseries.org

APRIL 29 Columbia College Commencement takes place at the Southwell Complex Gymnasium on the Columbia College campus. The April commencement features two ceremonies, each open to all master’s, bachelor’s and associate degree candidates. Free; 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.; 700 Range Line St.; 573-8757658; www.ccis.edu

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month coast-to-coast tour of the United States. From $25; 7 p.m.; MU campus; 573882-3781; www.concertseries.org

MAY 1 Don’t miss the University Concert Series presentation of the Russian National Ballet Theater: “Swan Lake” at Jesse Auditorium. One of the most popular of all ballets, Tchaikovsky’s classic tells the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse. The troupe’s stop in Columbia is one of many on their four-

MAY 27 – 28 Look to the skies when the 29th annual Salute to Veterans’ Day Memorial Day Weekend Celebration and Airshow returns to Columbia Regional Airport for 2017. Scores of current and vintage military aircraft will be on display, along with a packed schedule of thrilling aerobatic performances. Free; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 11300 S. Airport Drive; www.salute.org v

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Tinseltown Talks

Variety: The Spice Of Ed Asner's Life

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Don’t expect Ed Asner’s name to fade from casting lists anytime soon. With a variety of current and upcoming projects, 87-year-old Asner remains as busy and versatile as ever.

It’s a trend that follows a lifetime of dedication to his craft, playing bishops, doctors, judges, cops, cowboys, professors, villains and hundreds more film, television and stage characters and voice roles.

“When I came out to Hollywood in 1961, I was determined not to be typecast,” Asner says from his office in Los Angeles.

“My agent and I worked assiduously ever since to make sure that never happened.”

Nevertheless, Asner is still widely recognized as Lou Grant, the TV news director and newspaper editor, respectively, on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and its spinoff series “Lou Grant.”

In fact, five of his seven Primetime Emmys were awarded for the character.

But Asner also collected the award for darker portrayals in “Rich Man, Poor Man” in 1976 and, the following year, “Roots.”

Thirteen more Primetime and Daytime Emmy nominations came his way, too.

Yet he modestly brushes aside any reference to his hefty collection of iconic gold-plated figures that feature a woman with pointed wings holding an atom (representing the arts and sciences).

“They’re distributed throughout the house,” Asner says of his statuettes. “Those prongs (on the wings) are really sharp. I just have to be sure I don’t sit on one.”

Before arriving in Hollywood from his native Kansas City, young Asner found one of his first television jobs in the New York anthology drama series, “Studio One.” In 1957, he appeared in the episode “The Night America Trembled,” a re-creation of the reputed panic caused to some listeners by an Orson Welles’ radio broadcast of H.G. Wells' “War of the Worlds” in 1938.

“Imagine being in the studio with Welles for those broadcasts,” notes Asner

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The cast of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." (L-R, top) Cloris Leachman, Ed Asner, Valerie Harper (Bottom) Ted Knight, Mary Tyler Moore, Gavin MacLeod of Welles’ “Mercury Theatre on the Air” radio dramas. “I’ve heard he would stay in bed and roll out just in time to make it to the studio so his voice would be as deep as he could get it.”

The 1960s brought movie roles alongside the likes of Boris Karloff, John Wayne and Elvis Presley. And after working on the "The Mary Tyler Moore" comedy series, Asner took the lead in his own show in 1977 – a rare network move to spinoff a one-hour drama series from a half-hour comedy. But “Lou Grant”

eventually found an audience and good ratings during its five-season run.

“I didn’t base the character on any particular journalist,” notes Asner. “I looked to my older brothers for their largeness and for their teasing and doubting qualities. For the hour show that dealt with more serious issues, I began to look more into myself for inspiration.”

When the series was suddenly canceled in 1982, Asner believed it was due to his political views and activism, including a statement he made as the Screen Actors

Guild president regarding U.S. policy in Central America at the time. And despite his left-leaning philosophy, he even managed to rankle liberal Hollywood.

“Even the liberal producers and directors were loath to employ me for a while because I could affect 50% of their audience and alienate some sponsors,” he says.

Today, Asner still speaks out on social issues of concern and has numerous film and TV projects lined up for the coming year.

When asked to sum up his career, Asner offers a one-word description “eclectic,” adding, “I was always happy with the variety of roles I was able to garner. But I’m not through yet.” v

Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University in Montgomery, Ala. His features and columns have appeared in more than 600 newspapers and magazines.

Follow him on Twitter @TinseltownTalks.

Ed Asner arrived in Hollywood from his native Kansas City and landed his first television job on "Studio One."

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Tell Me About It

How Can I Compete With Her Cell Phone?

WITH ANGEL DONNETTE ROBERTSON

Every month we have a relationship expert who answers questions from our readers.

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A few months ago, I joined a small, local group of runners and started a relationship with a fellow runner. She is gorgeous and I quickly became enamored with her. But, now I am starting to realize that she never actually asks questions about me, and even often interrupts me or plays with her phone when I begin sharing the details of my day. I am captivated by her, but she is not apparently as captivated by me. How does a man make himself more interesting to a woman?

Do you need someone who asks about your day, asks about your family, asks about your goals and dreams? Because she is showing you she is not that person.

Her apparent disinterest is not about you, but about her. She cannot even manage to be polite to you, which means she is an impolite person rather than you being an uninteresting one.

Is this who you want to spend time with? Because she is gorgeous? Is she also self-absorbed? Selfish? Unsympathetic?

Rude?

If she does not want to hear about you, who you are, who you have been and who you want to be, then why is she dating you? What is she getting from the relationship? A captivated audience? A mirror to reflect what she wants to see in herself ?

You need to see this woman as she actually is, rather than searching for a way to become a man you think she wants.

Being gorgeous is mostly happenstance – the luck of drawing the right genes. Looks are superficial, only skin deep. How she acts, what she says, how she treats others ­– that is who she is.

You can attempt to twist yourself into the image you think she wants. You can lose yourself in your attempt to gain her, always wondering and worrying about her level of interest.

Or you can be true to yourself and give yourself the opportunity to find someone who appreciates you as you are.

Someone who is gorgeous straight through to her soul.

I think I am being dumped by a friend. Her current man has been clear that he does not like my husband or me, and I believe he is encouraging her to end our 20-year friendship. I think this behavior should be a red flag in any relationship but she always has ignored the warning signs with men. She has gradually stopped returning my phone calls and texts.

Today she even unfriended me on Facebook. I feel like I’m in grade school, being rejected and betrayed by a friend.

How do I handle this hurt and confusion?

Your friend is sacrificing a longtime friendship for a short-term relationship, so, of course, you feel rejected and betrayed. She has also ended the friendship in a very cowardly fashion, leaving you without any answers, so, of course, you are confused. You need to allow yourself to feel those emotions.

Mourn the loss of this friend. Write letters that you don’t send, pour your pain and anger into your journal, visit a shared favorite spot one last time. Return to an old hobby or find a new one, join a new group, meet new friends, eventually push through the uncomfortableness.

You also need to consider that she will want to return to the friendship when the romantic relationship ends. I doubt that she has truly considered the ramifications of losing you. And she may have regrets, even if the relationship does not end.

But that does not mean you should just allow her back into your life. So consider what you can and cannot accept. You may not ever want to trust her again, or you may attempt to forgive and allow her to earn your trust. You get to choose.

You are hurting now because you care, because you have been a friend to her, even if she is not proving herself to be one to you now.

But you will heal. Not today, not tomorrow. But you will heal. v

Angel Donnette Robertson is not a professional counselor, but she has a lifelong appreciation for the beauty and complications of relationships.

Have a relationship question for Angel? Contact her through her blog at www.angeldonnette.wordpress.com. She will select reader questions to answer, along with questions she finds, in upcoming issues of Inside Columbia’s Prime.

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Russ And Rusty Coats: Keep Rollin' Along

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Rusty Coats has a title that is misleading.

Officially, he is the operations director of Big O Tires for MFA Oil. It's a title that might give the impression that Rusty is a little cog in a big corporation. In reality, he is the brain, heart and soul behind the 17 Big O Tire stores that MFA Oil owns in Missouri and surrounding states. His father, Russ, has no title but could be called the “Dean of Tires in Mid-Missouri.”

Recently, Rusty spent some time talking with his father, Russ, at the Big O Tires headquarters, next to the company's tire store on Business Loop 70. Russ, who has been enjoying retirement, is 90 years old; Rusty is 66. If it weren't for this father and son, MFA Oil would not be one of the largest Big O Tire franchisees in the nation.

There's no mistaking who's in charge of Big O Tires. Rusty looks the part of boss – gray hair, accompanied by a stocky build and a direct gaze. When he talks about business, he's enthusiastic and serious.

When asked about his daily work, he states matter-of-factly that he keeps tabs on each of the Big O Tire stores he started and developed. Most business people are challenged by keeping up with one business; but Rusty likes the challenge of overseeing 17 stores, and he isn't done yet.

Before he retires, he wants to expand the MFA Oil franchise to 25 stores.

Ask him how many hours he's putting in each week and Rusty answers, “about 70 to 80, but I'd like to cut down.” He is as adept at understanding spreadsheets as he is at understanding the people behind the spreadsheet numbers, the people who sell tires, repair the cars and keep the customers coming back.”

Russ, who has white hair and a friendly manner, speaks slowly and deliberately.

He's in good health, despite having had a stroke that forced him to retire from the tire business more than 30 years ago. When Russ speaks, Rusty listens respectfully, never interrupting. When Rusty mentions his responsibilities at Big O Tires and his plans for more stores, Russ breaks in with a fatherly concern to say, “He is working too many hours.” Rusty deflects his father's worries, saying that he has never seen a better work ethic than his father's. Their mutual respect and concern for each other is obvious.

Part of Rusty's workload is reviewing the expenses and revenue of each store every day. Those store employ about 190 mechanics and managers. Four regional managers oversee those stores, and Rusty oversees the managers. To lighten his workload, Rusty has recently brought on a purchasing manager, and five years ago, he hired his wife, Melanie, to take over advertising and marketing for the tire stores. Since then, the Facebook page Melanie created has gained more than 110,000 followers. “Big O corporate is blown away by those numbers,” Rusty says.

Anyone who lives in Mid-Missouri recognizes Big O Tires as a major player in the tire and auto service business. It seems like they have always been here. But before Rusty started growing the franchise, his dad, Russ, built a foundation for the company's start. Back in 1957, Russ and a partner, Frank Moore, started COMO Tire (short for Coats and Moore). Early in the growth of the company, Russ bought out his partner.

“He's a self-made man,” says Rusty. “My Dad had no help from anyone in building COMO Tire into a well-respected and profitable company.”

Russ did have a little help from his two sons, Rusty and Larry. When Rusty was in junior high, he started hanging around the store and helping out a bit. By the time he was in high school, he was working weekends and learning how to fix tires.

“Let me tell you about Rusty,” says Russ. “The day he graduated from college, he came by the shop and said, 'Dad, how about me going into business with you?'

I said, 'Change your clothes, son, and get back in here.'”

Rusty was well prepared. In addition to his hands-on experience and having learned the nuts and bolts of the tire business from his father, he now had a business degree. He and his brother Larry bought out Russ' interest in 1992, and Russ retired, spending his winters in Florida. Before long, the two brothers added a second store in south Columbia, on Peachtree. After they got that store up and running profitably, the Coats brothers bought out a two-store chain in Jefferson City. In addition to their retail stores, they developed two commercial tire operations.

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(Bottom left) The grand opening of COMO Tire's location on the Business Loop in 1963. (Center) In the early 1990s, the business moved further east on the Business Loop to its current location. (Bottom right) Russ Coats was a hands-on business owner. He was personally knowledgeable about his customer's cars.

“That set up was all we could really handle,” Rusty says.

That probably would have been the end of the story for the Coats family and COMO Tire, except that in 1998, Rusty approached MFA Oil with a proposition. “I knew MFA had just purchased the franchise rights to Big O Tires in Missouri, so I suggested that we could set them up with a four-store retail chain, if they were interested. And they were,” explains Rusty. After six months of negotiation, Rusty and Larry were out of the tire business and MFA was in it.

Larry moved to Florida, where he used his profits from the sale to buy a boat and live on it. Rusty took his share and opened a Honey Baked Ham franchise in Columbia. But things didn't go as planned for MFA Oil or for Rusty's new ham franchise. MFA Oil converted the COMO Tire stores into Big O Tires, but the transition didn't go smoothly. Jerry Taylor, who was president of MFA Oil at the time, realized that to sell tires in mid-Missouri, the company would need someone who understood the tire business from the ground up. Rusty wasn't satisfied 28

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with running a ham business, so when Taylor offered him a chance to get back in the business, he took it. He has been the operations manager for their Big O Tires franchise since 2003.

After getting the four mid-Missouri stores back on track, Rusty started opening new stores for MFA Oil. “Unofficially, I'm the director of expansion,” Rusty says.

Russ is proud of his son's accomplishments in the tire business. “I could handle one store, maybe two, and I knew it,” Russ says. But the way he ran his one store has had an effect on Rusty and eventually on Big O Tires franchises throughout the country. When he started in the tire business, Russ made sure that farmers with tire problems could get back in the field without any delay.

Although COMO Tire sold tires, Russ' focus was on providing reliable and honest service. A half-century later, that focus on earning customers' trust would affect the management philosophy of the entire Big O Tires organization.

MFA President Jerry Taylor and Rusty had become unhappy with the way Big

O Tires was operating its franchise. “In February of 2005, Jerry and I went to Big O and had a meeting with the top executives, and we told them you're never going to amount to anything unless you make some changes,” says Rusty.

“Surprisingly, Big O listened, made significant changes, and we have been successful since.”

One of those changes became the basis for the franchise's mission statement — Big O Tires would strive to become the trusted partner in the care and maintenance of their customers' vehicles.

It’s no coincidence that this mission sounds a lot like Russ and Rusty's way of doing business. In the 50 years since Russ had set out to serve his tire customers, not much has changed. It isn't about the tires: it's about trusting the people who sell you the tires.

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Fun & Games

THEME: DELICIOUS DESSERTS 41. WILT "THE ____" CHAMBERLAIN 43. BEGINNING OF MUSICAL STAFF 44. DNA AND RNA 46. RECIPE DIRECTION 47. SAW INCISION 48. RH IN RH DISEASE 50. "FOLLOW ME!"

12. BOUNDARY LINE 15. *MILK-BASED CONCOCTIONS 20. BUGGY CONTROL, PL. 22. CHOP OFF 24. CAUSE TO BE ENAMORED 25. *COMMON DESSERT INGREDIENT

52. PIG'S DIGS

26. STUDY OF BEHAVIOR AND MIND, FOR SHORT

53. LOUD GET-TOGETHER

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55. ACTRESS THOMPSON

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57. *APPLE COAT

31. MEDIEVAL TORTURE DEVICE

61. *LIKE CHERRIES JUBILEE 64. DEFENDANT'S EXCUSE

32. THE COCKTAIL MOSCOW ____, PL.

65. ONE WHO COPIES BEHAVIOR OF ANOTHER

33. DEAD TO THE WORLD

67. LION SOUNDS

34. *SEASIDE CANDY

70. INTELLIGENT HUMOR

36. *IN M&M'S PACK: BROWNS, GREENS AND THESE

71. GRASSY PLAIN

38. FIT FOR A SKINNY ONE

72. SCHOOL ACTIVITY

42. ONLINE TROUBLEMAKER

73. ANAGRAM FOR #49 DOWN

45. WHAT TO DO WITH AN APPLICATION

74. THOSE IN FAVOR

49. GREEK LETTERS ON CAMPUS

69. "THESAURUS" AUTHOR

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DOWN 1. HIGH DEGREE 2. ROLLER COASTER FEATURE 3. HEAVENLY GLOW 4. MARCH CELEBRANTS

ACROSS 1. SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS' PATTERN

16. NOT IONIC OR CORINTHIAN 17. SNL'S "HOME"

25. REJUVENATING SPOT 28. STEPHEN KING'S "THE GREEN ____"

5. AUTHORITATIVE DECLARATION

54. SHREDDED CABBAGE DISHES 56. MEXICAN DETERGENT PLANT 57. RENTAL ON THE LINKS 58. MEDICINAL SUCCULENT 59. SEMIS 60. LEND A CRIMINAL HAND

6. REFUSE TO ACCEPT

61. SHEEP'S MILK CHEESE

30. LICENSE TO PARK, E.G.

7. EYEBALL SHAPE

62. BARNYARD SOUNDS

35. OLYMPIC CASTAWAY?

8. *CHOCOLATE TREE

63. MARINE EAGLE

6. ____ BROWN FROM "BACK TO THE FUTURE"

18. ACQUIRED BEHAVIOR PATTERN

9. "FOR ____ THE BELL TOLLS"

19. *DANISH OR CROISSANT

13. ALLURING MAIDEN

21. *WITH ICE CREAM

37. READ, WATCHED OR LISTENED TO

9. GEORGE MICHAEL/ ANDREW RIDGELEY DUO

66. *____-THROWING CONTEST

14. FEMINISTS' 1923 PROPOSAL, ACR.

23. COLOR WHEEL FEATURE

39. HOT SPOT

68. VESSEL'S LAST CALL

24. *"BAKING WITH JULIA," E.G.

40. SWIRLING VORTEX

10. GREAT DEPRESSION DRIFTER

15. PUSH

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Fun & Games Sudoku

Do You Have Tiger Vision?

We’ve hidden this tiger face somewhere in the magazine. Find it, and send an email to prime@insidecolumbia.net telling us the page number where the tiger is hiding. Readers with a correct answer by April 30 will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card to Truman’s Bar and Grill.

WINNER! Congratulations to Diane O'Hagan, winner of our March Tiger Vision contest and a $25 gift card.

Cryptogram Decipher this quote by unraveling the secret code. Each letter stands for another letter. We’ve given you a few hints to get you started.

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Fun & Games

Record Cabinet Here’s The Story Behind Three Albums In Your Record Cabinet Every month we like to highlight memorable records and give you the story behind three albums you might have in your record cabinet. Submit a photo of you with your favorite vinyl and we’ll highlight it in an upcoming issue of Prime magazine.

“Out To Lunch” Eric Dolphy Eric Dolphy, sideman to jazz luminaries Charles Mingus, John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman, is often unheralded among casual fans of jazz. “Out To Lunch” is the place to start and is one of the premiere records for anyone starting to listen to jazz or any music listener in general.

“In The Aeroplane Over The Sea”

“Greeting’s From Asbury Park, N.J.”

Neutral Milk Hotel

Bruce Springsteen

Notorious recluse Jeff Mangum, the lead songwriter for Neutral Milk Hotel, is best known for recording one of the defining documents of independently recorded music in the last 20 years. Check out the title track and “Two-Headed Boy” and be weary, Mangum’s vocals are even more infamous than Dylan’s.

Revisiting debut albums can be haphazard, but it is not the case here, with Springsteen coming out of the gate as verbose as any songwriter that came before him. Even when the lyrics were nonsensical, Bruce Springsteen was always having a good time, and his endearment made it all worthwhile.

Staff Pick:

“Tom Petty Heartbreaker” Staff Member: Chad Morrow Tom Petty entered my life with my first Columbia House subscription and continued to grow with all his wonderful music videos of the ‘80s. By the ‘90s, it was the ‘Into the Great Wide Open’ tour, pulling the Mad-Hatter hat from a glowing treasure chest, a concert memory I will never forget.

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Reader Submission

Weddings To Remember Kim and Melissa Anderson August 27 Lee's Summit, Mo. Interesting tidbit:

There wasn't an official honeymoon for the Andersons as Kim had to be in Forli, Italy, to start pre-season basketball training. He says that living in Italy the first year was the honeymoon! At the wedding reception, Kim threw the garter and it got stuck in an eave. He used his jumping ability to retrieve it.

1977 Fun Fact:

In 1977, NFL Head Coach Mike Ditka married his second wife, Diana Trantham, in Dallas County, Texas. Ditka coached the Chicago Bears for 11 years and the New Orleans Saints for three years. He is one of only two people to win an NFL title as a player, an assistant coach and a head coach. He is the only person in modern NFL history to win a championship with the same team as a player and a head coach. In 2013, Ditka’s #89 jersey was retired by the Chicago Bears.

Are you interested in sharing a wedding photo? Submit your photo of the special day along with the basic information above. Give us one or two sentences about what made your day interesting. We'll run the photos in the upcoming issues of Prime magazine. Scan and submit your photo to prime@insidecolumbia.net.

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Recipe Box

A Better Easter Brunch

Focus On Quality Ingredients For A Simply Delicious Meal

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Hosting an elegant Easter brunch is easy when you build a menu around exceptional ingredients. Your dishes don’t have to be overly complicated; simple dishes are perfect for the occasion when you let stand-out flavors steal the show.

Brunch calls for a combination of light and savory fare, and an ingredient like Jarlsberg Brand Cheese lets you go either way. Best known for its classic wedge, this nutty, mild cheese is also available sliced and shredded – perfect for adding a distinctive taste to nearly any indulgent dish you can imagine.

For a lighter bite, try these cheesy, crispy smashed potatoes from Chef George Duran, host of TLC’s “Ultimate Cake Off” and Food Network’s “Ham on the Street.” You could appeal to kids of all ages with his spicy tater tot breakfast muffins.

Spicy tater tot breakfast muffins

SPICY TATER TOT BREAKFAST MUFFINS

Recipe courtesy of Chef George Duran. Serves 12 36 2 8 2 1/2 2 1/2 1/8

frozen tater tots cups grated Jarlsberg Cheese, divided large eggs jalapeno peppers, seeds and veins removed and finely chopped red pepper, finely chopped tablespoons heavy cream teaspoon salt teaspoon ground pepper finely chopped parsley, for garnish

PREPARATION Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray. Place three tater tots into each muffin cup and bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven and use small spoon or fork to gently press down on tater tots to form base and sides of each muffin. Sprinkle 2 cups Jarlsberg cheese equally over tater tots and bake 10 minutes. Beat eggs in large bowl and add jalapeno, red pepper, heavy cream, salt and pepper. Remove tater tots from oven and pour egg mixture into cups. Top evenly with remaining grated cheese and bake 10 minutes. Remove each muffin and allow to cool 5 minutes on cooling rack before garnishing with parsley and serving.

Tip: for a non-spicy alternative, replace jalapeno with the same amount of green bell peppers.

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CHEESY, CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES Recipe courtesy of Chef George Duran. Serves: 4 25 4 4 1 2

red bliss or fingerling potatoes, bite-size tablesppons olive oil garlic cloves, finely minced cup grated Jarlsberg Cheese tablesppons minced parsley salt, to taste

PREPARATION Heat oven to 450 degrees and cook potatoes by steaming, boiling or microwaving. Set aside. In a small saute pan or saucepan, add olive oil and garlic.

Cook on medium-low heat until garlic browns and turns crispy, about 5 minutes. Strain garlic, reserving olive oil and crispy garlic. Once potatoes cool, use back of pan to gently smash them down to about 1/2inch thickness. Drizzle olive oil on top of each potato and season with salt and pepper. Roast 20 minutes.

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The Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Missouri Restaurant Association held its 32nd annual Taste of Mid-Missouri to benefit the students who receive the chapter's scholarships. Hundreds of mid-Missourians enjoyed the delicious treats of more than 40 purveyors throughout the evening.

1. James Washington, Clint Walker, Jacqueline Pamela Ford and Fontella Ford-Henry 2. Renae Hilke and Rena Barron 3. David Emmelkamp, Tim Walker, Bryan Bradley, Meghan O'Keefe, William Buckler, Matt Durk and Justin Tomeleson 4. Kylee Perea and Jerry Wagner 5. Sean Reed, Tobi Hurley and Kevin Fick PHOTOS BY NANCY TOALSON AND WALLY PFEFFER, MIZZOUWALLY@COMPUSERVE.COM

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1. Julie Middleton, Teresa Snow and Michael Middleton 2. Steve and Mari Ann Keithahn 3. Cindy Scott 4. Chris Pudenz and Carrie Schlimme 5. Bonnie Marshall, Barb Rothenberger and Alice Havard

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The 2017 radiothon was held on February 16th and 17th at the University of Missouri Women’s and Children’s Hospital. This year’s radiothon raised $250,502 in just two days, which was up almost $70,000 from last year. In 11 years, this radiothon has helped to raise over $2,250,000 for our local children’s hospital, through the Children’s Miracle Network. No child is turned away because of inability to pay, and every dollar donated stays local. Last year, MU Children’s Hospital helped patients from every county in Missouri.

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fun & games solved Challenge your brain with this month’s puzzles found on Pages 30-32.

Cryptogram Answer "A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles."

Tim Cahill

Crossword Puzzle

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Columbia Confidential: Publisher Fred Parry On The Issues Columbia Is Talking About

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A Manly Outing ... of Sorts

In the April issue of Prime’s sister publication, Inside Columbia magazine, we took the opportunity to celebrate the best things about being a man. The issue was dubbed the “Man Issue” by our staff and was filled with content ranging from rugged outdoor activity to investigating the finer points of locally brewed craft beer.

As our society evolves and the traditional roles of the genders become more blurred, many men struggle when asked to remember the last “manly” thing they did. I, for example, no longer change the oil in my car. If I have a flat tire, I call the nearest automotive service. It’s been years since I killed something that I was brave enough to eat. I don’t own a Carhartt jacket and, frankly, I’d rather spend my time watching Home and Garden Television than NASCAR. Pathetic, right?

However, if you had asked me about my manly exploits just a couple of weeks ago, I would have been more than happy to tell you about my testosterone-laced outing with Eric Greitens, the governor of the great state of Missouri. If you can recall the “Greitens for Governor” television spots that ran last fall during the election season, you’ll remember images of a T-shirt clad ex-Navy Seal firing some sort of an assault rifle towards an inanimate object. While the content of the advertisement may have been a bit on the light side, the imagery was compelling enough to boost Greitens from a crowded primary campaign into the governor’s mansion in Jefferson City.

My adventure with the governor began last month on a Tuesday afternoon when I received a call from a member of the governor’s staff inviting me to a “major jobs announcement” with the governor. I was instructed to meet the caller at the Green Valley Rifle and Pistol Club near Hallsville the next morning. I was intrigued. In the back of my mind I knew that American Outdoor Brands (a subsidiary of the Smith & Wesson firearms company) was planning to announce a $55 million investment in Boone County that would eventually involve creating as many as 325 new jobs here. I quickly reached the conclusion that the governor’s staff had found a creative way to announce the firearms manufacturer’s expansion into the Columbia market.

I arrived at the gun club on time and discovered that my two fellow county commissioners had also been invited. After a short wait outside in the frigid wind, we were escorted to one of the gun club’s many shooting ranges. Within minutes, the governor’s entourage arrived in three unmarked, but identical SUV’s. After a short period of niceties, the governor was escorted to a nearby picnic table where a handsome arrangement of Smith & Wesson firearms had been

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assembled. The governor picked his weapons of choice and our small group of spectators made our way across the gravel parking lot to the nearest firing range.

It didn’t take long for the governor to prove that he still had what it takes to be a Navy Seal.

The governor hit every target with such a precise accuracy that I wondered (aloud) why he needed his own security detail. It was clear to me that not one of the state troopers assigned to his detail that day could hold a candle to the marksmanship skills of the man they were protecting. This man was a soldier, through and through.

When it came time for the governor to try his hand at the Smith & Wesson M&P15 rifle, my respect for his unique skills surged. Admittedly, my adrenaline also surged but I resisted the manly temptation to pound my chest with my fists and scream out some sort of primitive battle cry. I struggled to suppress my desire to act out scenes from “Braveheart” or “Full Metal Jacket.”

Just as I was really beginning to enjoy myself, one of the governor’s staff members reminded us that we were there to make a major jobs announcement. To my surprise, the news of American Outdoor Brands expansion into Columbia would not be shared with the typical hoard of reporters and the flock of gold-jacketed Chamber of Commerce ambassadors.

Instead, our hip, young, badass governor brought his own camera crew to capture the day’s events for an announcement that would later break on social media. It only took seven takes, but the media-savvy governor recited his lines like a champion. Your county commissioners and a handful of gun enthusiasts were nothing more than a backdrop for the news that would be viewed by more than 845,000 Facebook users within one short week.

All in all, it was a memorable day for me. While I didn’t get to fire a gun, let alone hold a rifle, I did get to witness a highly skilled Navy Seal turned politician in action. Granted, it wasn’t the most manly of things I could have done that day, but it sure beat changing the oil in my car. v

Fred Parry

Publisher • fred@insidecolumbia.net

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