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54friday night lights

The Providence bowl between theHickman Kewpies and the Rock

bridge bruins is a columbia tradition that will likely change as fierce new rivalries form with the spartans of

battle High. but on an autumn night in 2013, two old rivals were going all out to find out who owned the

bragging rights on Providence Road. Photo editor l.G. Patterson was on

the scene to capture the action.

608 things you

should know aboutcolumbia’s gangs

every time a gun goes off in columbia, there are whispers.

are gangs responsible? What can be done? a police detective and a street-smart coach share their

perspectives on the gangland incursion creeping into columbia.

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in every issue 12 editor’s note

20 contributors

22 on The Web

138 a new View

142 The Final Word

DaTebook26 spotlight

28 Kevin’s World

30 Reviews in a Flash

32 calendar: november events

40 Style Keep your cool in

cozy winter knits.

42 Shopping make your host feel

appreciated with these thoughtful gifts.

44 Home Design create an artistic abode

with these tips.

46 Personal Finance Keep your checkbook

healthy into the new Year.

46 Your Health is it possible to find healthy options at fast-food restaurants?

50 Business Briefs Who’s making news in

columbia business.

70 Chef’s Secrets Feel the heat of authentic

mexican flavor.

72 Cooking With Brook Try an untraditional

approach to turkey this Thanksgiving.

78 CHOMP On This Visit a unique missouri farm that pays homage to a lost holiday tradition.

112 Mixology bourbon is a classic that never goes out of style.

114 Dining Out chez Trappeur bar & bistro

serves French cuisine with regional flair

124 A Wedding Story celebrate the nuptials of erin Walker & eric schweiss.

128 Announcements mid-missouri brides and grooms share their happy news.

130 On The Town see who made the social

scene at some recent columbia events.

on The coverWe take a look at theserious subject of gangsin our community.illustration by Kate moore

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From the minute they’re born, children cause their parents to worry. oh, there are many joys and hopefully the joys outweigh the worries, but we fret over the possibilities of ear infections, bicycle wrecks, bad grades and disrespectful behavior. I maintain that it’s the teen years

that cause the most sleepless nights for parents. Those almost-adults are out there driving around, hanging out with friends, and feeling the pressure from their peers. We hope they’ll remember the lessons we’ve taught them, but teens and trouble seem to find each other.

our community, as wonderful as it is, is not exempt from the problems that plague other towns. In this month’s issue, we examine the role gangs are playing in Columbia. as teens succumb to the allure of drugs and violence, crime is the natural result. It becomes a crisis that reaches well beyond the families of the kids involved, into every home in Columbia. I encourage you to read this compelling story. I think you’ll learn some things you didn’t know about Columbia’s gangs, but you will also be encouraged when you discover there are people out there who are working to create better alternatives for at-risk youth.

There’s no question that sports can be a positive outlet for Columbia’s kids, and photographer L.g. patterson was on the sidelines when Columbia’s Hickman High School battled under the lights with the football foe from down the road at rock bridge High School. The providence bowl tradition is bound to change with the opening of battle High, but on this particular night, the Kewpies and the bruins were focused solely on winning those time-honored crosstown bragging rights.

our november issue is filled with stories that will make you think, make you smile, make you remember, and we hope, make you act to shine some light into the dark places that threaten to cast a shadow over our town.

lights inthe darkness

From The eDiTornovember’ssecreTsHere are a few surprising facts about this issue.

Sandy Selbyeditor-in-chief

what’s on your mind? email me at [email protected].

it’s not easy being greenPhoto editor l.G. Patterson was on the scene for the recent Rock bridge versus Hickman football game and admits it took him a while to figure out that the objects the Rock bridge fans were throwing around were actually green plastic guns. “They look like some sort of Klingon war weapon,” he said.

Hot, or not?The scoville scale rates the hotness of peppers, based on the amount of capsaicin they contain. it’s the capsaicin that gives a pepper its heat. on a heat scale of 0 to 10, the aji peppers we feature on Page 69come in at a sizzling 7. The mildest peppers, those that rate a 0, are sweet bell peppers and pimentos, but beware the Trinidad moruga scorpion pepper, which pegs out at a 10 and is considered the hottest pepper of them all.

trading sPaCesYou can find out when chez Trappeur Wine bar & bistro owner diane benedetti fell in love with picturesque arrow Rock, mo., on Page 114, but her interest in fur traders didn’t begin in the show-me state. benedetti works in the fur-trading division of the old Hudson’s bay company and commutes to the company’s home office in ontario a couple of times a month. However, she hopes to retire soon and settle permanently in the village of arrow Rock.

a girL’s best FriendTwo-year-old audrey, who appears on Page 25, was a bit skeptical about having her picture taken. Her mom finally coaxed a smile by asking the toddler, “What’s your favorite word?”

“candy!” was the enthusiastic reply.

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hilary weavereditoriaL intern

Jamill Teter is from the small town of atlanta, mo., (population 385) which lies between macon

and Kirksville. He has an identical twin brother and a younger sister. Teter attended mizzou, where he graduated at the top of his class with a degree in agribusiness and a minor in entrepreneurship. He came by his entrepreneurial gifts naturally, starting as a youngster when he helped his mother run her business. His mother, an avid crafter, employed her sons to help paint various items from birdhouses and mailboxes to cabinet doors and furniture. Teter started a business of his own — Designed: Decals and Décor — his senior year of college. He creates vinyl decal work, including wall art, and window and commercial decals. a self-described adrenaline junkie, Teter likes to hunt, fish, shoot recreationally, wakeboard, scuba dive and spend time outdoors. most people don’t know that he can walk on his hands and that he’s ridden an elephant. In 10 years, he hopes to be running his own business or at least running the show as a marketing director.

Kristen Herhold is a senior at the University of missouri School of Journalism studying magazine

journalism with an emphasis in publishing and management. She is an editorial intern with Inside Columbia for the fall semester. Herhold has wanted to be a journalist since age 7, when she created her own newspaper for her family. When she isn’t writing, the Colorado native enjoys traveling, reading, scuba diving and cheering on the Denver broncos to victory.

Hilary Weaver is a senior magazine journalism student at the University of missouri. a Jefferson

City native, she can often be seen running the Katy Trail or lounging at ragtag for a film. as a firm believer in writer nora ephron’s policy that “everything is copy,” Hilary loves that journalism allows her to tell stories wherever she goes. She spent this past summer in London where she enjoyed many evenings exploring her love of theater in the West end.

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Hear Friday Night Lights You’ve seen our high school football photo essay (page 54). now, get up close and personal with the thrill of Friday night football in Columbia. Inside Columbia multimedia intern Chelsea Land produced a behind-the-ball video essay capturing the energy and the sound of the game.

Nominate The Best It’s that time of year again — nominations are being accepted right now forbest of Columbia 2014. From the best overall restaurant in town to Como’s best veterinarian, your nominations determine who and what is on our final ballot. nominateyour favorites now atwww.InsideColumbia.net.

What’s Cookin’? Chef Dennis Clay dishes out a secret every month in Inside Columbia magazine (page 70), but you can get culinary tips, tricks and simple recipes from the Inside Columbia’s Culinary adventures executive chef three times a week. For a delicious, easy recipe for dinner tonight, head to www.InsideColumbia.net.

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Know Your Bitters In this month’s mixology column (page 112),expert bartender Laurie middleton is shaking things up with modern takes on a classic liquor: bourbon. Learn more about the different types of bitters behind your favorite bar in this online extra.


as part of national adoption month, the 17th annual Festival of Trees

at the Holiday Inn executive Center will raise money for Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of missouri to continue its mission of providing

adoptive and foster care services,as well as teen pregnancy counseling. The gala will feature keynote speaker

mike matheny and special guest David Freese, both of the St. Louis Cardinals. $75; 5:30 p.m.; 2200 I-70 Drive S.W.;

573-450-1474; www.lfcsmo.org— KRisTen HeRHold

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Inside Columbia’s Creative Director and her husband are proud parents to 2-year-old audrey, whom they adopted

through lutheran Family& Children’s services.

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november 13: sara evansMissouri native Sara Evans is making a visit to her home state after a six-year hiatus from the country music stage. Evans’ performance at the University of Missouri will include songs from her 2011 album, “Stronger,” which features the hit “A Little Bit Stronger.”$19; 7 p.m.; Jesse Auditorium (MU campus); 573-882-3781; www.concertseries.org

Shop ’Til You Dropget a head start on the holidays and support a local cause.

Columbians are invited to jump-start their holiday shopping at the

24th King’s Daughters Holiday Festival, nov. 8–10, in the Holiday Inn expo Center. Shoppers can find gifts for everyone on their list with vendors selling everything from home décor and fresh-baked goods to high fashion and children’s gifts.

“The mix of vendors this year is a fabulous mix of new vendors and favorite returning vendors,” says King’s Daughters member and volunteer June Hurdle.” It is somewhat like a treasure hunt to see the creative wares and stories behind them that vendors have to share.”

The three-day shopping extravaganza raises funds to support the organization’s Dental aid program and the missouri King’s Daughter’s retirement Home in

mexico, mo. The event, which began in 1990 in the West Junior High School gymnasium, has grown to a festival of more than 100 vendors annually in the Holiday Inn expo Center.

Since 1975, King’s Daughters has worked to provide dental care to needy children in the Columbia public School District. The Dental aid program connects Columbia students who have dental needs but no financial resources with a Columbia-based dentist. The program currently serves 72 students. It has grown from assisting eight children in 1975 to as many as 134 children in an individual year. The Dental aid program includes 51 area dentists who provide a varying array of services from dental checkups to extensive dental work.

Dentists donate their time and some, or all, of their expenses. Donations cover the balance of costs, with the King’s Daughters Holiday Festival providing the primary source of funds.

Since 1905, the International order of the King’s Daughters of Columbia has supported a home for aged women, along with all of the missouri King’s Daughters branches. The missouri King’s Daughter’s retirement Home is licensed for 45 female residents under two levels of care — Intermediate Care and resident Care II. as a private-pay facility, the home is maintained through contributions from King’s Daughters Circles of missouri, private donations, endowment fund earnings and resident fees.

The festival will kick off with a Friday night preview, the give a Child a Smile Charity benefit gala, to raise awareness about and support of the King’s Daughters Dental aid program. During the evening, guests may enjoy hors d’oeuvres and desserts, while contributing to the Dental aid program by participating in a holiday item raffle, a mystery wine grab bag, a giving tree and the purchase of chocolate martinis. pre-shopping will also be available. The shopping continues on Saturday and Sunday. — moRGan mccaRTY

king’s DaughTersholiDay FesTival: nov. 8–10

2200 i-70 Drive s.w. Friday: $30 • 6 to 9 p.m.

saturday & sunday:$3/day in advance or $6/day at the door

saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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november 6Each year, the Country Music Awards celebrates the year’s best country music and Heart of Missouri United Way invites fans to the DIAMoNDS & DENIM CMA WAtCH pARty at Sports Zone in the Holiday Inn Executive Center. Watch the awards show — hosted by Carrie Underwood and Brad paisley — on more than 30 television screens while enjoying delicious food and drink. Silent and live-auction items will be available for bidding. If the promise of a fantastic evening isn’t enough of an incentive, the entire night benefits Dolly parton’s Imagination Library. Wear your favoritejeans and your best cowboy boots, anddon’t forget to bring the bling. $50; 5:30 p.m.; 2200 I-70 Drive S.W.; 573-443-4523;www.uwheartmo.org/diamonds-denim

november 9–10Each chef at the BoUNty oF tHE HARVESt WINE tRAIL event will pair food and winefor a delicious meal. All seven wineries along the Missouri River Wine trail are participating in the event, including Rocheport’s Les Bourgeois Vineyards. Each participant will receive a souvenir tasting glass. $20; noon; 12847 W. Highway BB; 800-690-1830;www.missouriwine.com/events

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C ircle the dates on your calendar when two fine, young examples of

the black tradition in blues/rock come to town. robert randolph will play The blue note on nov. 12, and gary Clark Jr. will be at that same venue on nov. 23.

both men were prodigies in their rather recent youth. new Jersey’s robert randolph was brought up in the “sacred steel” tradition, an iteration of sacred

music that replaces the church organ with the steel guitar.

Teenaged gary Clark Jr. was discovered by austin, Texas, impresario Clifford antone in the late 1990s. His electrifying performances at antone’s club attracted the attention of his future mentor Jimmie vaughan (Stevie ray’s guitar teacher and older brother). The influences that vaughan the elder passed along to his

Blue Novembertwo up & coming blues masters will rock your world.

kevin’s world l by entertainment editor kevin WaLsH

nov. 23Gary Clark Jr.at the Blue Note

nov. 12Robert Randolph& the Family Bandat the Blue Note

protégé came from Texas guitar giants such as T-bone Walker and Johnny “guitar” Watson, resulting in a subtler and, to my ears, less on-the-nose brand of blues music than that of Jimmie’s highly regarded kid brother.

both randolph and Clark claim the white, post-blues virtuoso Stevie ray vaughn as a major influence. Here I think they sell themselves short, as the tradition they are really a part of goes back much further, to rock ’n’ roll’s formative days when black guitarists like Johnny & Shuggie otis and bo Diddley helped establish the rock ’n’ roll template by infusing it with r&b funk and gospel soulfulness.

Clark and randolph’s playing pro-ceeds from that point forward to the soaring guitar lines of Jimi Hendrix, prince and ron Isley — and back fur-ther still to the raw, pre-war essences of blues and gospel music that propel great rock music to this day.

both artists’ big break came around the recent millennium. before releas-ing albums with The Family band, randolph was selected by jazz organ-ist John medeski to join him and the north mississippi allstars on their 2001 jam project, The Word. after the ecstatic reviews hit, randolph imme-diately began touring (he opened that year for Shannon mcnalley here in Columbia) and playing festivals.

That same year, as an already lo-cally notorious 17-year-old, gary Clark was honored by austin’s city government with gary Clark Jr. Day. Clark continued gigging regionally and recording locally. He acted in a film (John Saylse’s “Honeydripper”) and wrote the score for another (“Full Count”), before getting tapped in 2010 for eric Clapton’s touring Crossroads guitar Festival (randolph was, by this time, a Crossroads regular), where his performance earned him a contract with Warner brothers records. That Wb album, “Blak and Blu” released in 2012 and helped Clark sweep ev-ery category he was eligible for at the 2012-13 austin music awards. (His first ama win was in 2007.)

For the last five or six years, both randolph and Clark have toured ex-


tensively, gaining popularity on the grueling festival circuit. randolph, who uses no set list in his live shows, likes to incorporate dance and instru-ment trading onstage. He’s also writ-ten commissioned pieces for the nba and Wnba. Clark was awarded SPIN magazine’s golden Corndog award for performing in more major north american music festivals in 2012 than any other musician. For the last sev-eral years, gary Clark Jr. had been a regular opener for the rolling Stones — that is, until last June’s glastonbury Festival when Clark’s performance was declared “the most electric perfor-

mance of the festival,” knocking this year’s legendary appearance by The rolling Stones into second place.

The uplifting specialness that both randolph and Clark offer is something I never got from Hendrix or Stevie ray. It is the way the raw emotion of gospel roughs up their soaring technique, or maybe it’s the behind-the-beat drag-push-and-slide of the blues infusing their turn-’em-out enthusiasm for good old rock ’n’ roll. Whatever it is, it is best experienced live, and november provides the opportunity.

KEVIN WALSH considers himself a student of music’s effect on people. Since moving to Columbia in 1975, his professional ventures have included music retailer, radio showhost and a brief stintas Truman the Tiger.

He currently hosts “The (so called) Good life,” from 3 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday on KOPN89.5 FM and streaming live at www.kopn.org.

gary Clark Jr. and robert randolph’s musical styles go back to the pre-war essences of blues and gospel music.


the valleyof amazement

By Amy tan Release: Nov. 5

the bully Pulpit: theodore roosevelt, William Howard taft, and the golden age

of JournalismBy Doris Kearns Goodwin

Release: Nov. 5

king andmaxwell

By David BaldacciRelease: Nov. 19

giada’s Feel good Food: my Healthy

recipes and secretsBy Giada De Laurentiis

Release: Nov. 5

“In addition to “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (the second

installment of the “Hunger Games” trilogy), another much-anticipated adaptation of a militaristic sci-fi story is hitting theaters this month: “Ender’s Game.” based on the award-winning book by orson Scott Card, “Ender’s Game” is set in a bleak future in which mankind has only barely survived two wars with the Formics — or “buggers” — an insect-like alien species. With a third invasion expected at some point, the people of earth have created an international battle School that orbits the planet, wherein the world’s most talented children are trained from a very young age in the art of warfare.

Through a series of increasingly more challenging games, military leaders hope to not only develop a stable of future fleet commanders but also to select the candidate who can best fill the shoes of legendary war hero mazer

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movies

the First PhoneCall from Heaven

By Mitch AlbomRelease: Nov. 12

(Summit Entertainment) Wide Release: Nov. 1; Starring: Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley, Harrison Ford, Hailee Steinfeld, Abigail Breslin, Viola Davis; Preview: www.lionsgatesocial.com/endersgame; Genre: Sci-fi, action; Rated: pG-13“Ender’s Game”

rackham (ben Kingsley) and one day serve as the primary commander of the International Fleet. It is during these games that andrew “ender” Wiggin (asa butterfield), a shy but brilliant battle School recruit, displays unique tactical abilities and a willingness for self-sacrifice — traits that disrupt the conventional procession and outcomes of the battle scenarios and may ultimately prove the dividing line between mankind’s salvation or destruction. after Colonel graff (Harrison Ford) proclaims ender to be the fleet’s next great hope, the boy is promoted to Command School, where he trains one-on-one with rackham himself. Despite his innate cunning, ender and rackham work hard to prepare for the day when ender must put games aside and prove in real-life combat whether his mind is truly a match for the invaders who would destroy earth and all those who call it home. — ReVieWed bY amanda sTaFFoRd

books: 5 reLeases For november


“hail to the king”

music

avenged sevenfold’s sixth album, “Hail to the King,” sends a clear message to fans: this band hasn’t gone soft. The group’s latest effort is very controlled and organized, not something that one would usually think of when it comes to heavy metal. avenged sevenfold has gotten rid of any gimmicks or tricks that could be used to make an album and instead stay true to what works best — talent.

“Crimson Day” is the only ballad found on the album. it was written by singer/songwriter and founding member m. shadows about the birth of his son. even for such a heavy-sounding band, the song makes for a nice break within the album — a chance to slow things down, if you will. The song fuses deeply felt lyrics with a sound that is stereotypi-cally hard rock, revealing an unexpected softer side.

This is the first album where late drummer Jimmy “The Rev” sullivan was not involved with any part of the music. new drummer arin ilejay offi-cially joined avenged sevenfold in 2013, after playing with the group as a touring drummer in 2011. even with a new mem-ber, sevenfold has found a way to bring back a classic sound that was originally associated with heavy metal groups such as metallica. This album was not only an instant success (having hit no. 1 on the Billboard charts) but avenged sevenfold’s sound reveals how much the band has evolved.— ReVieWed bY lee PoinTeR

Artist: Avenged Sevenfold(Warner Bros.)


november eventsDaTebook

november 1Watch the 2013-14 basketball

season tipoff with Stephens College vs. Lindenwood University-Belleville at home in Silverthorne arena. Head coach Chris Duncan, in his first year, improved the Stars’ win total by five last season and led the team to national rankings in defensive rebounds per game. Duncan hopes for continued improvement in his second season as coach. $5; 7 p.m.; Dorsey Street (Stephens College campus); 573-876-7212; www.stephens.edu/campuslife/athletics

november 1every year since 2003, the Winter

Trout Fishing program turns Cosmo-

the no. 1 overall seed, the team looks to continue its success from last year, when the Cougars spent eight consecutive weeks ranked no. 1 in the nation, and head coach bob burchard received the 2012-13 nabC national Coach of the Year award. $8 adults, $5 students;7 p.m.; 700 Range Line St. (Columbia College campus); 573-875-7433;www.columbiacougars.com

november 1The first Friday of every month is

a little messy in the north village arts District. Artlandish Gallery’s First Friday is a night of creativity for the whole family. more than 60 works of art from local artists will be on hand with free food and drink, and fun with fellow art aficionados. The local fire-juggling group burn Circus will perform downstairs, along with americana musician Dave Dearnley. Free; 6 to 9 p.m. 1019 E. Walnut St., 573-442-2999; www.artlandishgallery.com

november 1american rock band

Needtobreathe brings its Christian rock music to The blue note stage. With

bethel Lake into an urban winter fishery in which 2,400 trout are stocked during the last week of october. The program requires catch-and-release between nov. 1 and Jan. 31; on Feb. 1, state regulations allow the trout to be harvested. Free; 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily; 4500 Bethel St.; 573-884-6861; www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec

november 1Columbia College Men’s

Basketball kicks off its season against St. Louis Christian College in Southwell Complex. after finishing strong last year with a record of 35-1 and an appearance in the naIa national tournament as

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them, brothers bear and nathaniel rinehart will tote the sounds from their 2011 album, “The Reckoning.” The Wild Feathers, whose single “The Ceiling” has been all over bXr’s radio waves, will accompany them. $26 in advance; $30 day of show; doors open 7:30 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m.; 17 N. Ninth St.; 573-874-1944;www.thebluenote.com

november 1Country singer and songwriter

Rickie Lee Tanner brings his country music chops to Whiskey Wild with songs from his new album, “This Here.” The missouri native’s album has been available since Sept. 30. grab a drink, hit the expansive dance floor and enjoy some country tunes. Free for women 21 and older; $5 men 21 and older; $10 minors; 9 p.m.; 2508 Paris Road; 573-474-9453; www.whiskeywildcomo.com

november 2after an exciting 51-48 four-

overtime win in Knoxville last year, the Tigers are looking for victory again this year at the Mizzou vs. Tennessee football game, this time at Faurot Field. The win at Tennessee last year was mizzou’s only SeC road victory. From $50; time TBA; 600 E. Stadium Blvd.; 573-884-7297; www.mutigers.com

november 3During An Acoustic Evening

with Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin, long-time friends marry their musical talents for an evening at the missouri Theatre, performing past hits such as “Sunny Came Home” and “Days Go By.” The duo has been touring since February and will make Columbia part of their midwest tour after an october visit to St. Louis. From $19; 7 p.m.; 573-882-3781; 203 S. Ninth St.; www.concertseries.org

november 3as part of national adoption

month, the Columbia adoption project is hosting ibelong on national orphan Sunday. The event will include a donation drive and information table during services at The Crossing church. because foster children often bring little or nothing with them when they are placed in a foster home, Cap is also sponsoring a drive for bag packs filled with items that are useful and comforting. These bag packs will be given to the children when they are


placed in a new home. Stop by the Cap table to learn more and to donate items such as backpacks, duffel bags, roller suitcases, journals, night-lights, stuffed animals, soft blankets, small makeup bags, hygiene items, pajamas, underwear and socks. Free; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 3615 Southland Drive; 573-256-4410; www.comoadoption.com

november 4adam arenson, a historian and

professor of history at University of Texas-el paso, will discuss his book The Great Heart of the Republic: St. Louis and the Cultural Civil War. arenson focuses not only on the conflict between the north and South during this time, but the West as well. Free; 5 p.m.; 1020 Lowry St.; 573-882-7083; shs.umsystem.edu

november 6new orleans r&b, funk,

psychedelic, standards and mardi gras revue musician Dr. John (aka mac rebennack) brings some soul from the bayou when he makes a stop in Columbia on his fall globetrotting tour. Dr. John’s recent collaborations include a recording with guitarist and vocalist Dan auerbacuh of The black Keys. also known for his alter ego, “Dr. John The nite Tripper,” the seasoned artist will perform songs from his recently grammy-nominated album “Locked Down.” Dr. John is the winner of six grammy awards and is a member of the rock and roll Hall of Fame. From $19; 7 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-882-3781; www.concertseries.org

november 7Just in time for the holiday

season, executive Chef Dennis Clay walks you through his Appetizers Class at Inside Columbia’s Culinary adventures Center — fun and easy appetizers and wine pairings that will leave your guests talking long after the party is over. From $34.95; doors open at 6 p.m., class begins at 6:30 p.m.;47 E. Broadway; 573-442-1430;www.comoculinaryadventures.com

november 8–10get a head start on your holiday

shopping at the 24th King’s Daughters Holiday Festival in the Holiday Inn expo Center. Find gifts for everyone on your list — visit vendors selling everything from home décor and fresh-baked goods to high fashion and


children’s gifts. a Friday night preview, called give a Child a Smile, kicks off the weekend. Shopping continues on Saturday and Sunday. The event benefits Columbia Dental aid and the King’s Daughters Home in mexico, mo. $30 Friday, from $3 Saturday & Sunday; 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; 2200 I-70 Drive S.W.;www.kdholidayfestival.com

november 9Just as basketball season

begins, volleyball season ends with Stephens College vs. Lyon College at Silverthorne arena. Head coach rose obunaga is a two-time olympian who played for the Kenyan volleyball team in Sydney in 2000 and athens in 2004. obunaga hopes to bring her success as a player to her coaching career and further improve Stephens College volleyball in the coming seasons. $5; 1 p.m.; Dorsey Street (Stephens College campus); 573-876-7212; www.stephens.edu/campuslife/athletics

november 9Start your Thanksgiving

celebration early with the Hunger Run 5K/10K. participants of all ages are encouraged to participate; run or walk in the 5K, 10K or Kid’s mile. There is also a 5K challenge course for teams of two. proceeds from the race will benefit The Food bank for Central & northeast missouri. $20; 8 a.m.; 812 Hitt St. (Vida Coffee Co.); 573-474-1020; www.sharefoodbringhope.org

november 9There is one thing required for

the 5K Lights On Afterschool Glow Run: neon, and lots of it! both the 5K and 1-mile Fun run are through the University of missouri campus and highlight the importance of quality afterschool programs. all participants receive a swag bag full of goodies. $25, $10 under 18, $10 for fun mile; 5:30 p.m.; Peace Park, intersection of Elm and Sixth streets; 573-882-9298; www.mosac2.org

november 10The four-time Tony award-

winning musical “Memphis” comes to mU’s Jesse auditorium on its first countrywide tour. The musical takes place in 1950s memphis and focuses on pioneering disc jockey Dewey phillips, who played both black and

white music. From $25; 7 p.m.;Jesse Hall (MU campus); 573-882-3781; www.concertseries.org

november 14–15The artistic work of accomplished

dancers and choreographers Karen mareck grundy, Shannon Lee West and bryn Cohn come together for a showcase of talent in Missouri Contemporary Ballet’s Eighth Annual Fall Production, CRAVE at the missouri Theatre.The choreographers have been workingwith missouri Contemporary ballet dancers since august to prepare for the event. From $19 for adults, from $10for students and youth; 7:30 p.m.;203 S. Ninth St.; 573-882-3781;www.concertseries.org

november 15–17The senior Stephens dancers have

sashayed their way to their final year and will be performing their skill sets in several different choreographed dances during the Stephens College Senior Dance Concert. The evening will feature original compositions from mizzou new music Initiative, composed specifically for the dancers’ creations. $8 general

admission, $6 students and seniors; 7:30 p.m.; 100 Willis Ave.; 573-876-7199; www.stephens.edu/performingarts

november 16–17For the fourth year, The parkade

Center’s Fall Into Art festival welcomes the public to enjoy art, music and education at Columbia’s historic mall. This juried art show features several mediums, including glass, fiber, jewelry, painting, ceramics, wood and photography. There will be a reception following the festival on Saturday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and everyone is welcome. Free; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; 601 Business Loop 70 W.; www.fallintoart.org

november 19Folk and rock singer Matt

Nathanson brings his popular vocals to The blue note with hits such as the chart-topper, “Come On Get Higher” from his 2011 album, “Mission Bells.” nathanson, who last visited The blue note in the spring of 2012, is making a point to stop in Columbia on his Last of the great pretenders fall tour. $20 in advance, $25 day of show; doors at 6:30 p.m., show at

7:30 p.m.; 17 N. Ninth St.; 573-874-1944; www.thebluenote.com

november 21During The Beauty & Brawn of

Beethoven, piano soloist peter miamoto, mU Choral Union, University Singers and University philharmonic will perform “The Choral Fantasy” in Jesse auditorium, featuring beethoven’s ninth Symphony. beethoven’s “Mass in C” will complete the program. $15 for general admission, $10 for MU students; doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m.; Jesse Hall (MU campus); 573-882-3781; www.concertseries.org

november 21Folk and country singer songwriter

Iris Dement will share songs from her 1992 album, “Almost Angel” and 2012 album, “Sing the Delta” at mojo’s. Folk singer and acoustic guitarist Jason Wilber will join the grammy-award winning singer — who also inspired the goo goo Dolls’ 1998 single “Iris.” From $27; doors open 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m.; 1013 Park Ave.; 573-875-0588; www.mojoscolumbia.com

november 21During Bach’s Lunch Recital

Series at Stephens College, Stephens College students will perform vocal jazz, musical theater, classical and choral music to make a melodic interlude during the lunch hours. The musical event is open to the public and usually held once a month at Senior Hall. Free; 12:30 p.m.; 100 Waugh St.; 573-876-7199;www.stephens.edu/performingarts

november 26The missouri Contemporary

ballet presents its Semi-Annual Choreographic Installation. The professional ballet company has thegoal of making dance enjoyable for all ages. The show features work by mCb dancers and is presented in conjunction with the School of mCb’s Holiday Showcase. $10; 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.;110 Orr St., Suite 102; 573-219-7134; www.missouricontemporaryballet.com

november 28With all of the delicious things

on the table, it’s easy to overeat on Thanksgiving. TurkeyTrax Run on Thanksgiving encourages families to stay active during this indulgent holiday. participants can pick from a variety of

local charities to support. recipients in previous years have included ronald mcDonald House, Children’s miracle network and rainbow House. $25 before Nov. 25, $35 after Nov. 25, $40 race day; 8:30 a.m.; place TBA; 573-874-1803;www.ultramaxsports.com/turkeytraxrun/

november 29Columbia College men’s

basketball plays nearby rival Central methodist University for the second time this season. The Cougars beat CmU handily during the teams’ two meet-ups last season and hope to continue the winning streak at Southwell Complex. $8 adults, $5 students; 8 p.m.; 700 Range Line St. (Columbia College campus); 573-875-7433; www.columbiacougars.com

november 29–deCember 1, deCember 5–8

In the theater production “Almost, Maine,” nine short plays by playwright John Cariani delve into the major themes of love and loss in the fictional town of almost, maine. Don’t worry; it’s not the same mythical maine town featured in “Murder, She Wrote.” There will be no blood, just laughs

at the Talking Horse Theatre.From $10; 7:30 p.m., 6 p.m. Sunday matinee; 210 St. James St. 573-268-1381; www.talkinghorseproductions.org

november 30The University of missouri has

played football against Texas a&m for the past three years — all in College Station. This year, the Tigers will host the aggies at Faurot Field in the annual Mizzou Blackout Game. See if mizzou can beat the team helmed by Heisman Trophy winner Johnny manziel in both teams’ final regular season match-up. From $50; time TBA; 600 E. Stadium Blvd.; 573-884-7297; www.mutigers.com

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home design l by morgan mcCarty

Home Is Where The Art Iscreate an artistic abode with these tips.

the approachTake your time. before setting out to redesign a room, figure out what kind of art you prefer and have the space to accom-modate. ask yourself: Do you prefer paintings, photographs or sculptures? more simply, which subjects or colors do you wish to surround yourself with? What wall space could be made avail-able for a work of art? Where would it be seen the most? answer those questions, find your art and then decorate, Leemis says. otherwise it can be difficult to work in the art to the rest of the design. If the room is already decorated, however, select art by size to fit a particular space or by color to harmonize with the palette or décor of the room.

“I read this quote recently that said ‘art is the jewelry for the home,’ ” Leemis says. “It’s kind of the sparkle, the extra pop that adds something special to your home.”

Take care to select a piece of work that resonates with you. “Having that personal tie to it makes it a lot better,” Leemis says. “It’s your place of refuge and your place to relax, have that per-sonal, unique aspect to it”

the acquisitionTaking the time to find art is the hardest part of the design pro-cess. The good news is there are plenty of places to find it. From local galleries and artists, to antique shops and online, finding art becomes more of an adventure than a task. Locally, you can

Do you dream of Dalí? are you a lover of leibovitz? in need of some inspiration? adding art to your

home is easier than you might think. artwork helps reflect who you are as a person and can make your house not only a home, but an inspirational oasis as well. with the help of Caroline leemis, american society of interior Designers allied member and owner of Caroline leemis Design, here are a few tips for adding art to your home.

head downtown to the north village arts District to peruse the galleries and artist’s studios.

“We have so many art resources in Columbia,” Leemis says. “Don’t forget to see what’s out there and use local if it works for you.”

Local antique stores, flea markets and estate sales are great places to scoop up art on a budget. You might have to reframe the work, but if you’re careful, you’ll walk away with an interest-ing piece that carries the satisfaction of a successful hunt.

If you’re having trouble finding a piece that’s appropriate for your space, consider commissioning a work of art from a local artist. “pull in a designer if you need to, or work with the artist directly just to figure out what type of style would work better for a space,” Leemis says.

the installation“In a lot of instances, the art really needs to be the focal point of a room, and in some cases it can be the thing that everything else in the room — and the design — works around,” Leemis says. The first thing you should do, she says, is figure out where you want to put your work of art. Find a wall it works well on, taking into consideration the size and scale of the work. “Then just start

to pull out colors from it,” Leemis says. “If it’s a more modern piece, pull out shapes and the style.”

Hang artwork so that the center of the piece is at eye level. You can also incorporate many different works of art onto one wall to form a gallery wall. mix family photographs with mirrors and other decorative items. “a lot of people are including the letter of their last name, those 3-D letters,” Leemis says. “It doesn’t have to be limited to photographs or paintings, necessarily.”

Still Need Help?Consider pulling in an art consultant for that extra perspective. Art consultants can work with you, and your designer, to find the best artwork for your home and tastes. they can also work with you to commission pieces.



personal finance l by HiLary Weaver

When those friends who always get their holiday shopping done early start to brag, the biggest temptation might be to rush out and put all your purchases on credit and under the tree. Personal finance guru suze orman calls this epidemic the “buy it now bug” and has a few remedies for its cure. one of her primary tips is to use cash only when spending holiday bucks.

dubbert has a similar tactic when holiday shopping.“i’m really leery of buying christmas presents on credit, unless

you’re using a rewards credit card and doing it to capture the points,” dubbert says. “Just be sure to pay off that balance in full so you don’t get stuck with interest charges.”

“We love to travel and try to make it to europe every other

year,” dubbert says. “The key to budgeting for travel is to be realistic about the cost.” again, it’s all a matter of planning. Try to pick a trip that is affordable for you and your family, dubbert advises, and plan strategically to attain that goal.

Valerie shaw, executive vice president of commerce bank, says families should not have to worry about cutting travel out of the budget as long as it’s part of the plan from the beginning of the year.

“if travel is something that brings joy to a person or a family, then just prepare for it,” shaw says. “maybe you save something special for that.”

When the car window cracks under the ice or the heater stops

working in the middle of the night, the budget might take a hit. setting aside an emergency fund to take care of these costs might ensure that all of the other end-of-year expenditures can still take place.

“i personally think that your emergency fund should be just that — to use in an emergency, such as when your car breaks down,” shaw says. “it is not for annual maintenance or anticipated costs. That’s why it’s important to have a savings account. a good goal is to have enough in the savings account to go three months with your current expenses and no additional income.”

shaw says it might be safe to add even more time to that emergency budget cushion, depending on the lifestyle that budget accommodates.

“ideally, make sure you have set aside savings to cover at least six months of expenses in case something catastrophic happens,” she says. “emergency funds are different for every person; it varies as your lifestyle changes.”

Beware Of Red Januarykeep your checkbook healthy for the new year.

enD-oF-The-year expenses To rememberGifts and donations • Holiday meals • travel • House and car payments/expenses • taxes

When the clothes get cozier, the festivities

get fancier and the music gets merrier, songs such as “My Favorite Things” populate the radio waves, accompanied by their commercial holiday counterparts. For mother of two Sarah Dubbert, one of those favorite things is a budget. Dubbert, vice president and treasury services manager at Commerce bank, thinks about her end-of-year budget as a banker might, but she doesn’t completely deduct “fun” from her checkbook. Dubbert has planned a system that allows her to give her family the holiday season they want without making Christmas red the color of her bank balance come January.

“I make sure to have a budget ahead of time, one that hopefully matches the amount I’ve saved through-out the year, so that I’m pay-ing cash for the presents,” Dubbert says.

Dubbert has the right idea. according to andrea Coombes, personal finance writer for the Wall Street Journal, the beginning of fall is the perfect time to start planning ahead after the transition from summer. although those months have already been ripped from the calendars, plenty of financial planning can take place at the same time the turkey hits the table and the twinkle lights hang from the roof.



your health l by kristen HerHoLd

Fast And/Or Healthyis it possible to find healthy options at fast-food restaurants?

It is a common perception that all fast food is evil. However, in our fast-paced lives, the allure of fast food’s convenience and affordability is nearly

impossible to avoid. according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention, 65.2 percent of adults in missouri are overweight and 30.5 percent are obese, making the state the 11th most obese in the country.

“There is a relationship between obesity and fast-food consumption,” says ginger meyer, a registered dietitian nutritionist for Lifesong growth and Wellness in Jefferson City. “When people are eating these fast-food items that are high in fat, sodium and calories, that affects their overall weight and health in general.”

according to meyer, the occasional fast-food meal is possible — if consumers know how to choose the right foods at fast-food restaurants. The key to eating healthily is learning how to read menus in a healthy light at each type of restaurant.

#2.sandwich shopssandwich shops, such as subway, are generally touted as being the healthiest fast-food purvey-ors. many subs, such as ones with lean meats and vegetables, are good for a diet, but health-conscious diners should avoid those with fried elements.

“it’s important to be careful about what you’re putting on your sandwich,” meyer says. “sometimes if cheese is on a sandwich, you won’t even be able to taste it, so try and see if you’d even miss it that much. more veggies will help fill you up and add more nutritional value also.”

#3. mexican eateriesTaco bell is arguably the most popular mexican food chain in the country. With cheesy, spicy goodness, this restaurant and others like it are hard to resist.

“a taco salad here is deceiving,” lang says. “With the shell, it’s just shy of 900 calories and somewhere around 46 grams of fat. Taking away the shell cuts your calories and fat almost in half.”

With 75 burgers served every second around the world, there is no argument that mcdonald’s is a global force in the restaurant business. What many people do not know is how to navigate a healthy path through the menus of mcdonald’s and similar restaurants.

“Your no. 1 is to find any sort of vegetable you can,” says Kristy lang, a clinical dietitian and certified diabetes educator at boone Hospital center. “if you really like hamburgers, get that, but instead of french fries, do a side salad or get the apple slices.”

#1. american Fast Food

+ TIPbe aware that many fast-food salads have elaborate toppings and dressings that make the salad more calorie-heavy than fries. staying away from the creamy dressings in favor of vinaigrette-style dressings will make your salad healthier.

+ TIPWheat bread is the most nutrient-filled bread, and lang recommends filling up the sandwich with vegetables to the point where the bun cannot close.

+ TIPitems such as tacos are relatively low-calorie and low-fat, but many people tend to order more than the recommended two tacos and order multiple items on the menu.


With huge menus that seem to be increasing at the same rate as people’s waistlines, there are many choices to make, but making the right choices is possible.

“any restaurant is oK to eat at oc-casionally, absolutely any restaurant,” meyer says. “It is possible to maintain a healthy diet and still eat fast food, but it’s important to plan ahead.”

In general at any restaurant, choosing water shaves off the nearly 300 calories in a large soda. Try also to stay away from cheese, and when given the option, choose grilled chicken over crispy.

It is always ideal to think in mod-eration when ordering fast food. both Lang and meyer say the value menus offered at restaurants provide smaller, more appropriate portion sizes for a better-balanced meal.

“It’s just important to realize that we’re given way more food than we actually need,” Lang says. “eating it is oK, it’s just in such excess where it becomes a problem.”

#3. pizza spotsThe typical serving size for pizza is just one slice, which makes it extremely unlikely people will consume just one serving.

“make half of your plate the pizza and the other half some sort of salad,” lang says. “if you aren’t full and want seconds, go for more salad, not pizza.”

+ TIPVegetables are the most optimal toppings. choose leaner meats, such as chicken, and stay away from meats high in fat, such as sausage and bacon.


Kyle Reynolds, account administrator of The Trust Company, recently graduated from the midwest School of Trust and Financial Services. Course content is designed to provide trust professionals with a broader knowledge of trust department functions and their interrelationships. Completion of this course assists professionals in developing skills to better serve their customers’ financial needs. reynolds joined The Trust Company in october 2012.

Boone County National Bank recently announced several employee promotions. Ben Chism was promoted to business banking service representative for the Downtown bank. Shana White was promoted to customer service representative II for the customer service center. Nathan Wikowsky was promoted to consumer banking representative at the West broadway bank. Ryan Struemph, Jaclyn Glascock, Jessie Hoover, Tony Eggert, Amanda Winter, Bonnie Ngo, Nicole Provolt, Susie Conrad and Tony Stephenson were promoted to teller II. Codi Trabue and Shelby Canole

were promoted to senior tellers at the South County bank and the Hallsville bank, respectively. Miles TaylorSteele was named senior customer service representative for the customer service center. Dylan Carver was promoted to consumer banking representative. Nichole Twenter was named public relations specialist for the marketing department.

bCnb has also announced its volunteer of the Quarter, Tatha Todd. as a member of the bCnb’s Community Involvement Committee, Todd co-chaired the bank’s american Cancer Society relay for Life this year, a cause she has supported for many years. Todd organized several fundraising events and volunteered her time all weekend at the event.

Socket has hired Wayne Banks as an account executive. banks brings more than 28 years of experience in the technology industry to Socket. His responsibilities will include recruiting new business customers in the St. Louis area for Socket’s voice and data solutions, including hosted business phone systems. He will be based out of the company’s St. peters office.

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Dr. Robert Bynum has authored a new book entitled Streaming Lifestyle: Healthier Living by Choice, now available at amazon.com. bynum grew up in Columbia and graduated from Hickman High School. He has been successful in family practice in the Columbia area for more than 30 years. Founder of ByPro Nutrition, bynum has formulated the trademarked nutritional supplements Dodecin to reduce inflammation and Triargin to maximize body chemistry and promote optimal cellular function. bynum also created the educational networking

company Streaming Lifestyle LLC, which is dedicated to helping people find personalized options for developing healthier habits, making healthy choices and living a happier, healthier life.

Matt Kitzi, a partner in Armstrong Teasdale’s Corporate Services and Securities regulatory & Litigation practice groups, has been selected by Missouri Lawyers Weekly as an “Up & Coming” Lawyer for 2013. The publication selected Kitzi from a group of more than 180 nominees to honor his career and public service accomplishments.

$1 million incenTiveLarry and Brenda Potterfield, owners of MidwayUSA,

have announced their intention to donate $1 million to thefirst public school district in Missouri to win a Malcolm Baldrige

National Quality Award. the Baldrige Award recognizes organizations for achieving performance excellence.

todd ruppar, an assistant professor at the university of missouri sinclair school of nursing, is one of just 12 nursing educators from across the united states to win a highly competitive grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation nurse Faculty scholars program this year. Ruppar will receive a three-year, $350,000 award to promote his academic career and support his research. The nurse Faculty scholar award recognizes junior faculty who show outstanding promise as future leaders in academic nursing.

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businesses For the fourth year in a row, William

Woods University has moved up in the rankings of midwestern universities, according to the 2014 U.S. News & World Report’s best Colleges issue. WWU jumped 13 spots in the past three years, from 99th in 2010 to 86th in this year’s 30th edition of the college rankings. This year’s issue evaluated 621 regional universities.

Cost Cutters & Supercuts of Mid-Missouri franchisee Adam Crews has entered into a leasehold agreement to open a Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon location in Columbia. The salon is scheduled to open this month at the intersection of providence road and nifong boulevard, next to panera bread.

First Night Columbia has announced a new name for this year’s new Year’s eve celebration. after 19 years with the parent organization, First night USa, First night Columbia will now be known as Columbia eve Fest. Continuing as a not-for-profit, this independent move will inspire fresh, creative direction, according to the organization’s board of directors. more information is coming soon about the new location footprint and entertainment planned for Dec. 31 in downtown Columbia.

Patric Chocolate recently brought home two of the seven awards for chocolate at The northwest Chocolate Festival. The festival recognizes excellence in bean-to-bar chocolate and the fine chocolate industry with its annual awards competition. a panel of expert judges evaluates submissions through rigorous blind tastings. patric won a gold award for its In-nIb-itable bar, and a silver award for its 67% madagascar chocolate. patric also won two gold medals and four silver medals in the american arm of the International Chocolate awards. The 2013 americas Semi-final, which was judged at the Institute of Culinary education in new York in June, aims to recognize the best fine-quality chocolate from around the world. The awards are designed to reflect international tastes and offer a level playing field for international entries. as a winner in the americas Semi-final, patric is now eligible to compete in the World Finals.

In 1974, the Dorothy McArthur Circle of King’s Daughters began to discuss ways in which they could serve their community and fill an ongoing need. After researching many options, the group decided to start a dental aid program. The circle’s first fundraiser — a flea market — kicked off the King’s Daughters Dental Aid program; it

began accepting kindergarten through sixth-grade students in need of dental care the following May. Columbia Public School nurses referred students based on immediate need level, access to dental coverage and transportation.

Over the years, the Flea Market Fundraiser evolved into the Holiday Festival every November; the Give A Child A Smile Charity Benefit Gala has added to the weekend festivities. The Dental Aid program also expanded to include students in kindergarten through 12th grade. In 1991 and 1992, King’s Daughters volunteers began to drive students to appointments. On each visit, volunteers also gave dental kits to the students they transported. Today, more than 150 volunteers drive students to dental appointments, and the Holiday Festival raises more than $40,000 for the Dental Aid and Missouri King’s Daughters Home programs. Since its inception, the Dental Aid program has grown to help an average of more than 100 students per year.

Volunteer Judy Nolke began driving her Dental Aid student when he was a first-grader. The child’s teacher was brushing his teeth twice a day for him, Nolke says, but he still had terrible breath. The teacher spoke with the school nurse, who then referred the student to Dental Aid. During his first year in the program, Nolke took him to the dentist once or twice a month, and he had a couple of fillings and several crowns placed on his baby teeth. The second year was spent cleaning his teeth and monitoring his progress in gaining his permanent teeth.

“Over this past summer, prior to third grade, he moved out of state, but he took with him better dental health and, hopefully, a better teeth-brushing habit,” Nolke says. “He shared with me during our many car rides that he was the youngest of five children, his father worked part-time at a local fast-food restaurant, and they lived in various motels, thanks to the generosity of several Columbia churches.”

According to Dr. Lori Henderson — one of the 52 dentists who donate their time and services to participate in the program — King’s Daughters volunteers are just as dedicated to providing an environment where a child can maintain good oral health as they are to fixing any urgent dental problems. “It fills a need for people who are underserved,” Henderson says.

Dentists who participate in the program provide timely treatments of urgent and emergency dental problems. They then work with the patient to complete the remainder of less-urgent dental needs while providing ongoing reinforcement of healthier oral hygiene and dietary habits. Dental Aid dentists also provide routine six-month preventative dental visits. These volunteer dentists see roughly half a dozen new patients each year.

Most parents of the children helped by the Dental Aid program simply don’t have the means to provide dental care for their children, Henderson says. “Ultimately, this program fills a need for a group of people who are overworked, uninsured and underserved.”

Families are grateful for the help. One parent whose child had received Dental Aid help wrote a thank-you letter to King’s Daughters:

“We had been dealing with tooth pain on and off for about two weeks. I had been overwhelmed trying to make ends meet and devastated that I was unable to afford dental insurance to get this taken care of sooner. It got to the point where the pain would come at night, and she would be awake every other hour with pain. We would both sit up crying at all hours of the night. The worst part was that it was starting to affect her schoolwork, and I felt like a terrible mother. When the school nurse called me because she had tooth pain at school and I found out that Kings Daughters would be able to help us, my heart melted. I have never been in the position where I could not figure out a way to make ends meet or get my child something she needed. To have you all come into our lives when we needed help the most was a true blessing. I hung up the phone that day in tears, happy tears, finally tears of relief.” –By Morgan McCarty

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FridayNightLights

54 l inside columbia november 2013

b y k r i s t e N h e r h o L d

p h o t o s b y l . g . p a t t e r s o n


Rock Bridge High School and Hickman High School played each other for the first time in 1981. They met again in 1994 and 1995; since 2000, they have played every year in the Providence Bowl, named after the street where both schools are located. usually played at mizzou’s Faurot Field, the providence bowl changed venues this year due to scheduling conflicts with university of missouri opponent arkansas state university. the game took place on lemone Field at hickman on Sept. 27; the Rock Bridge Bruins defeated the Hickman Kewpies 27-10. In the teams’ 18 meetings (including two games last year — regular season plus an overtime thriller in postseason play), hickman holds a 10-8 edge in the crosstown rivalry.


Some local football traditionS have been decadeS in the making. otherS, with the opening

of the brand new battle high School, are juSt taking hold. all provide opportunitieS

for StudentS, athleteS and fanS to join together in the name of School Spirit.

When Rock bridge High school opened in 1973, the student council president created a ballot for students to choose the school’s mascot. on

the list were Turtles, Patriots, Roadrunners, Rebels and bruins. students selected bruins, the mascot that remains today.

in 2011, when battle High school was preparing for its august 2013 opening,the school held a contest to decide what the new spartan mascot would look

like. nearly 2,300 sixth- through eighth-graders voted on a series of drawings and selected the spartan drawn by duy Tran, a senior at Hickman.

Hickman High school’s Kewpie doll is the only known school Kewpie mascot in the world. Kewpie became the

school’s mascot during the 1913-14 school year at columbia High school, which later became Hickman in 1927. legend has it that the school’s secretary placed her own Kewpie doll in the center of the basketball court to bring the team good luck during a game. The doll lasted the entire game on the court without being broken or disturbed and became a good luck mascot after the team’s victory.

Fr iday N ight L ights

Mascots


hoMecoMiNg

Hickman andRock bridge —

and now battle — do not choose a

homecoming king. annually, around

10 female studentsare queen candidatesat each school. each

school’s homecoming is a weeklong series

of events culminating in a football game and

dance. Traditionally, both Hickman and Rock bridge came

together for a joint high school homecoming parade on broadway, showcasing both the

queen candidates and various floats

built by students. The parade was canceled in 2012, however, and

none was planned this year for any

school’s homecoming celebrations. The

schools filled homecoming week

with alternative events and brought back old traditions, including a bonfire at Rock bridge. battle’s homecoming

football game wasa “white-out,”during whichplayers andspectators

wore allwhite.


Fr iday N ight L ights

thursday Night MeaLsin its inaugural season, one of battle football’s first traditions

was bringing together the school’s 50 varsity football players andcoaching staff for dinner every Thursday. Head coach Justin conyers

says this helps bring the team together while supporting a localbusiness. The team also eats meals together before each game.

jaMboree

This year marked the first football Jamboree at battle High school. The Jamboree offered fans a look atthree columbia prep teams as Hickman, Rock bridge and battle scrimmaged against each another. The event kicked off

the high school football season and allowed battle to showcase its sparkling new facilities. in past years, Rock bridge andHickman have scrimmaged each other with Jamboree participation from teams in surrounding areas.


Hickman and Jefferson city high schools have played at least once annually since 1919, making it the second-longest running rivalry in the state after Kirkwood versus Webster Groves. Hickman leads the 94-year-old

series 53-52-4, although Jefferson city closed the gap this year with a 40-33 win on Friday, oct. 4.

hickMaN – jeFFersoN c ity r ivaLry

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GanGs

8 thingsyou should knowabout columbia’s

p H o T o S b Y L . g . p a T T e r S o n

inside columbia + november 2013

By Jessica Walsh

a police detective and a street-smart coach share their perspectives on the gangland incursion creeping into Columbia.


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The letters “nFC” are a fairly common tattoo around here. but the tattoo doesn’t mean what it once did. ¶ In the 1980s, Columbia’s first gang came on the scene and introduced crack cocaine into the city, according to Detective Jonathan Logan, who has worked for the Columbia police Department for more than 15 years. That gang called itself “niggas from Columbia,” or nFC for short. Some of the original nFC members showed their allegiance by getting inked with the gang’s initials, but today the letters don’t necessarily mark the wearer as a gang member. Some younger people, including children of the original gang members, have chosen to adopt nFC tattoos for other reasons. ¶ eventually nFC was eclipsed by the next generation of gang members, a group called the gambinos, which developed in the 1990s and later changed its name to the Cut Throats. members were active in Columbia until about 2009, when a joint investigation by the FbI and the CpD led to the convictions of 18 people affiliated with the gang. With many of the gang members sentenced to prison, the Cut Throats were all but finished. ¶ In its absence, three other gangs formed: Squad Up, Young money and Hollister. The latter two

seem to have died down, but Squad Up persists. It’s difficult to pin down a number, but Logan estimates Columbia is now home to three or four gangs, which many police departments define as three or more people who band together for the purpose of committing criminal acts. Here’s what Columbians need to know about these groups and their activities.

TYou’ve probably heard stories about big-city gangs such as Bloods and Crips. They have clear internal hierarchies. They claim distinct territories and mark them with graffiti some shop owners are too terrified to remove. They require would-be members to commit murder or other crimes as initiation rites, and once accepted, members find it difficult or even impossible to get out of the gangs alive.

Columbia’s gangs are different, Logan says; they’re loosely organized, and their activity is cyclical. Groups emerge, cause trouble, then often disperse for any number of reasons such as members’ incarceration or an easing of tensions between groups. Many of these criminal alliances are short-lived, and members are transient. If someone has a disagreement with a fellow gang member, that person might simply decide to leave and join another gang.

Getting out isn’t difficult, Sam Brady says. Brady coordinates the Columbia

Parks & Recreation baseball program at Douglass Park and has also coached basketball for several years. Many of the kids confide in him, and some tell him they’re involved with gangs.

“I think kids can walk away from a gang here in Columbia just as easily as they walked in,” Brady says. “But are they going to get an opportunity to get out before something stupid happens?”

Geographically speaking, Columbia is too small for gangs to claim their own territories, according to Logan. “You’ll have gang members from various gangs living in the same neighborhoods, going to the same schools — some of our gang problems start at school — same parties, same stores, same bars, the same sporting events and so on,” he says. That closeness might actually contribute to the number of gang-related shootings here, as members of different gangs can’t avoid running into one another.

(1) Columbia’s gangs aren’t likethe ones you see in the movies.

(3) In addition to shootings, local gangs participate

in car hopping, burglaries and drug dealing — sometimes for cash, sometimes for fun.

Many of these gangs will cruise through neighbor-hoods, often late at night, and check if people’s car doors are unlocked so they can steal any valuables in-side. The police department says a number of people have had guns stolen out of their unlocked cars this way.

“I’m a big proponent of gun ownership, but it is very irresponsible to leave a gun in an unlocked vehicle in front of your home,” Logan says. To complicate matters, many gun owners don’t record their serial numbers, so it’s hard for authorities to track the stolen guns.

Gang members also get together to burglarize homes at night or during the day when most people are at work. The purpose of this is threefold: to gain weapons, to make money off stolen goods and to get a thrill, Logan says.

Brady believes these crimes are linked to a lack of education and job oppor-tunities among Columbia’s minorities and impoverished. “If you don’t give a 16- or 17-year-old an opportunity to be successful — to buy the Michael Jordan shoes, the Kobe Bryant jerseys — they’re going to go out and take it,” he says. “They’re going to find a way to get that stuff, and it’s easier in a group than as an individual.”

Drugs are another important source of income for gang members. Marijuana and party drugs such as Ecstasy and Molly (MDMA) have been staples for years, but Logan says the police department is concerned about an uptick in heroin use. Overdoses have increased in Columbia and Jeff City in the past couple of years, and he suspects some of the heroin sales stem from gangs.

(2)that said, their behavior still spells danger for the whole community, not just certain neighborhoods.

Whether Columbia’s gangsters are as tough as their big-city counterparts is beside the point — their behavior endangers others, Logan says. “I don’t care if they’re wannabes; I don’t care if they’re hardened gang members — they’re shooting each other. There isn’t an area of town where there could be a shooting and it doesn’t put the rest of the community in danger.”

Logan doesn’t believe the number of shootings has gone up in the past several years, but the police department has noticed another trend: gunfire in public places while lots of other people are around, sometimes in the middle of the day. The detective rattles off the sites of some recent shootings: Chuck e. Cheese’s, boone Tavern, Southside pizza, the intersection of garth and Texas. “I think the community has maybe paid more attention because these shootings weren’t just in high-crime neighborhoods,” he says. “It has spread out to areas where they like to eat, at a gas station, at a business where their family goes.”

Still, neighborhoods in north and central Columbia tend to have more issues with gang activity, and the people who live there deserve better, Logan says. “In the worst neighborhood in Columbia, there are really, really good people who live there. It isn’t fair for them to live in an environment where they don’t feel safe.”


(4) As Columbia grows, so does its gang problem.

as the city grows to encompass more people, it gains law-abiding citizens and criminals alike. “I think with any community that’s growing at the rate Columbia is, with all the good people you have move here, you have influences that maybe aren’t so good,” Logan says.

Signs of gang activity in Columbia’s junior high schools are one indication of the city’s growing gang problem. a few years ago, school administrators began reporting they were seeing and hearing gang names at school.

“Typically you know that you’re going to have a gang problem when you’re seeing it start to develop in your junior highs,” Logan says. “I think the gang issues are going to be something the police department and the community are going to have to work together to fight.”

(5)most of the graffiti around here is just vandalism, not gang messages.

If you see some “street art” around town, chances are good the scrawlings are just vandalism, not coded gang messages. as in most cities, homes and businesses in Columbia occasionally become canvases for vandals, but gangs rarely choose to communicate through spray paint — likely because Columbia is too small for local groups to stake territories, so there’s no need to mark them.

“graffiti tied to gangs has, in my opinion, never been an issue and still isn’t, from what I have seen,” Logan says.

(6) gang involvement is hard to track in columbia.

The fluid nature of Columbia’s gangs makes them difficult to track because affiliation changes often, and ever since the FbI and the CpD busted many of the Cut Throats, gang members have been more reluctant than ever to admit their gang affiliations, Logan says. another challenge authorities face is Columbians’ reluctance to give the CpD information about gangs.

“Street code is ‘you don’t snitch,’ ” brady says. “but that’s not reality. Somebody will call the police.


Somebody will tell somebody who’ll tell somebody who’ll tell somebody.”

and tracking gang-related crime for statistical purposes would be nearly impossible, Logan says. If a drug deal goes bad between two people who belong to different gangs, is it gang-related because they’re both in gangs? or is it not gang-related because the crime wasn’t about one gang targeting another? The CpD does try to use any knowledge of gang affiliation to get more information during investigations, but separating all crimes into categories of gang-related or not gang-related would be extremely difficult, Logan says.

(7) some people deny there are gangs in columbia, while others think

gangs run the city. the truth lies somewhere in-between. In years past, the CpD and some Columbia residents have been reluctant to acknowledge the presence of gangs here. Former police Chief randy boehm argued local criminal groups weren’t gangs, pointing to their loose organization. His interim successor, Tom Dresner, touched on the department’s reticence to classify these groups as gangs in a 2009 press conference about the Cut Throats’ arrests. according to the Columbia Daily Tribune, Dresner stood alongside the FbI agents who helped catch the gang members as he said, “The days of not really saying there are gangs in Columbia are over.”

While some have denied the existence of gangs in Columbia, others have taken the opposite stance. “There are people in our community who think gangs run the city,” Logan says. “Well, that’s not the case, either.” This camp tends to blame Columbia’s burglaries and shootings on gangs, failing to realize some of these crimes are committed by people who have no ties to gangs whatsoever.

(8)gangs provide a sense of belonging to youths whose parents are absent

or uninvolved. Logan stresses that he’s not a gang expert, but he’s observed that kids


in gangs tend to have some things in common: young parents, absent fathers, insufficient parental guidance, little emphasis at home on education and hard work. “When they’re not being guided at home, they guide themselves,” he says. “They find kids with similar upbringings and similar characteristics, and they’ll kind of band together.”

many of brady’s observations echo Logan’s. “It’s just neighborhood kids who feel like they want to belong to something,” he says. “They want to feel tough, they want to feel wanted, so they go out, they shoot a gun, they make a bad choice.”

both brady and Logan believe music has an impact on young people;

music that glorifies crime is deeply influential for youths who have no other role models. “Those Jay-Z lyrics are just not reality,” brady says. “Those Tupac lyrics are not reality for our youth.”

Let’s hope not. The “thug life” Tupac Shakur lived, rapped about, and even had tattooed across his torso didn’t repay him very well. after getting into a fight with a man widely believed to be a Crips member, Shakur was shot multiple times in a drive-by attack. Doctors at a Las vegas hospital couldn’t save him from internal bleeding, and he died an unglamorous death at only 25 years old.

ThE BRADY PLAnSam brady is brimming with ideas for helping Columbia’s youth.

He envisions a youth club where young people can come together for recreation and learning. “I’ve met so many teenagers at Douglass park who can’t read,” he says. “That’s why we need a complex where kids don’t have to be embarrassed and they can sit down and learn those things.”

a handful of people could teach classes, and kids would have access to


computers for educational purposes, brady says. They could make music, write poetry and create arts and crafts. Sure, some kids will act too cool for such a place, but they’ll still check it out, he says. and he thinks they’d be hooked.

“For the majority of teenagers now, the dream is not being a doctor or a lawyer or a fire chief — they want to be rappers, they want to be musicians,” he says. “We’d give those guys an opportunity to go to a place where they can work on their music in a positive way.” on the weekends, brady would like to see kids performing in talent shows on stages such as the missouri Theatre. He imagines a $3 admission charge and a packed house filled with friends, parents and grandparents.

brady also thinks Columbia should organize a gun buy-back program, which has been successful in cities such as phoenix and Los angeles. He says a no-questions-asked attitude and a $50 to $100 incentive per weapon would get a lot of guns off the streets. “You’d be surprised how many kids would turn in their gun for the money,” he says.

once fewer people are packing heat, brady would like to see some sort of truce between local gangs: a meeting under the pavilion at Douglass park to talk out their issues or even a baseball game against one another. “I feel like we can all agree to disagree, but we first have to get these guns off the street because you can’t have a good conversation armed,” he says. “people don’t come to the negotiating table with weapons.”

most importantly, brady says, minority and low-income youths need jobs.

“Columbia is booming with white females and white males. It’s not booming with minorities,” he says. He gestures to the people seated around him at golden Corral. “You see a lot of minorities in here eating now, but how many minorities do you see working?”

The answer: one or two.“That’s the issue in Columbia,” he says.brady talks about organizing

campouts for kids and holding “scared straight” assemblies. He has no shortage of ideas, but he says he needs Columbia residents to pitch in.

“We have opportunities to solve this so-called gang problem in Columbia,” he says. “We all do. because it’ll take all of us.”


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Cooking with brook 72

Chomp on this 78

mixology 112

Dining out 114

reCIpeS &revIeWS

spice iT up


Capsicum bacatuum, or aji chilies, are a type of chili pepper from peru. Here in the United States, these peppers are usually available in dried form. The dried peppers are great for long-term storage — the flavor is more concentrated as well, making for a punchier recipe. When using aji chilies for a dry rub, run them through a clean coffee bean grinder. ajis also spice up sauces — just rehydrate the chili pods in steeping hot water for about 10 minutes before discarding the stem and seed pouch. — dennis claY


DENNIS CLAy is the executive chef at Inside Columbia’s Culinary Adventures. Learn more about Chef Clay and upcoming Culinary Adventures classes at www.CoMoCulinaryAdventures.com.

photos by l.g. patterson

chef ’s secrets l by dennis CLay

SpICE BLEND4 dry ancho chilies, broken into

smaller pieces and stems removed

4 dried aji chilies, broken into smaller pieces and stems removed

2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon cayenne1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon oregano

in a clean coffee grinder or a high-powered bar blender, blend all of the spices together until there are no large pieces left and you can sift the entire spice mix through a large sieve. store in an airtight container.

machaca is a dried-meat product that originates from mexico. In

the olden days, meat was marinated, pounded thin, cooked, shredded and dried with chilies. This allowed for the meat to travel well on the trail. Caballeros would eat the snack as is, or rehydrate the beef in hot liquid to use as a filling

for tacos de harinas. over the years, the recipes of mexico found their way to the southwestern United States. This could be the origins of american chili — cowboys on the trail rehydrating beef jerky over a campfire.

With the advent of refrigeration, a lot of meat preservation and curing

techniques have fallen by the wayside. I want to share this recipe with you without the drying of the meat, as that requires a dehydrator. You may use pork roast instead of beef in this recipe, and it is also a suitable filling for tacos, flautas, burritos and chimichangas, as well as the enchiladas.

Feel The Heatenjoy authentic mexican flavor with this traditional dish.

machaca enchiladas


CARNE MACHACA4 pounds beef roast (arm roast works

great)spice blend½ cup olive oil1 can stewed tomatoes, drained2 yellow onions, peeled and chopped4 cups chicken stock1 cup chopped cilantro½ cup chopped garlic2 limes cut in half season the beef liberally with the spice blend. in a large pot, heat the oil. add the beef and brown the entire roast well on all sides. This locks in the flavor and creates texture for the finished machaca. add the remaining ingredients (except for the limes) and heat the liquid to a simmer. Turn the heat to low and allow the pot to simmer for 3 to 4 hours, or until the meat is fork tender. let the roast cool down in the pot for 2 hours to recirculate the juices.

Remove the roast from the pot and puree the remaining liquid, reducing it by two-thirds. squeeze the lime juice into the sauce and set aside.

shred the roast with a fork, removing any unwanted fat. cool completely. ENCHILADA ASSEMBLy2 cups pork lard20 corn tortilla shellsmachaca sauceshredded carne machaca4 cups shredded montereyJack cheese

for rolling the enchiladas2 cups shredded monterey Jack cheese

for topping1 yellow onion, small diced

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. in a medium pot, melt the lard until it is 160 degrees. dip each corn tortilla in the hot lard, and place on a plate. once the tortillas are all dipped, you can assemble the enchiladas by first evenly spreading a thin coat of the sauce onto the bottom of a glass baking dish; roll the corn tortillas with a little bit of meat and cheese and lay them into the dish. When finished, pour over just enough of the sauce to cover the enchiladas. cover and bake for 30 to 45 minutes. Top with the 2 cups of extra cheese. bake enchiladas an additional 15 minutes, uncovered. serve enchiladas with diced onions.


cooking with brook l by Food editor brook HarLanFlavor

holidays are hectic enough. The entire family is in town, kids are running around, and the house is at three times its comfortable capacity. The process of cooking an entire turkey can be overwhelming: roasting, resting, carving, plating — all before eating. by trying this unconventional way to prepare a turkey, you can spend about half the time you would normally need to prepare, roast and carve the bird.

by carving the turkey a day or two before you need it, you are able to turn the tur-key into three different dishes. The breast is brined, roasted and carved; the legs, thighs, and wings are cooked confit (a slow-cooked procedure submerged in fat with an extremely tender and moist result), and the bones are turned into soup. Using this method means the only time-consuming cooking task left for the day of your event is searing and roasting the breasts, which takes less than an hour, as opposed to three to five hours for the whole bird.

Unconventional Turkeythere’s more than one way to serve a bird.

1. start with an 18- to 20-pound turkey. cut an upside-down “V” about one-fourth inch deep outlining both sides of the wishbone just above the neck. This will allow a better yield when removing the breasts.2. next make a cut just through the skin between the breast and the legs as close to the leg as possible.3. Hyperextend the leg until the bone from the thigh pops out of the socket. don’t remove the legs at this point

because in this position they help support the bird during the carving process.4-6. cut down one side of the breast along the breast or keel bone. Follow the ribcage all the way to the wing and remove the breast. Repeat on the other side.7. cut off the wings from the back just between where it meets the carcass.8. separate the wing by placing the wing into a “V” shape on the cutting board and cut through the cartilage.

9. lay the wing down and cut through the cartilage to remove the tip.10. To remove the leg and thigh, cut from the tail toward the head, and cut into the “u” where the bone connects. Repeat on the other side. not pictured: lay each leg, skin side down, on the cutting board and cut though the cartilage at about a 45-degree angle just along the fat line. cut the remaining carcass into smaller pieces and it is ready for stock.

carving the bird:step by step

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6 7 8 9 10

most people get a little nervous the first time they carve the tur-

key. it’s just food. You may mess up a little during the first couple of times, but it will get easier. i think carving a raw bird is easier. There is no pressure of a dining room full of guests waiting to eat, and you can carve or fabricate it at your own pace. cutting or fabricating the bird into usable parts sets your less-hectic holi-day into motion. by making the cuts now, you won’t have to make them later.

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WWW.INSIDECOLUMBIA.NET, PLUS TIPS FOR BRINING AND

CARVING A WHOLE TURKEY.



brining, roasting and slicing the two breasts is much

easier than roasting a whole bird. When you roast an entire turkey, by the time the thickest parts of the bird have reached 165 degrees (the proper temperature for all cooked poultry) the breast has become dry. Roasting the breast individually allows a much more precise control of the temperature.

brining for 8 to 12 hours helps retain more moisture. brine is a mixture of four different components: liquid, salt, sugar and aromatics. The first three are self-explanatory, but aromatics can get a little more complicated. aromatics can be just about anything you want — herbs, fruits, vegetables, spices. You can flavor the brine however you like. The brine performs three tasks.

it seasons the meat all the way into the center. The liquid is infused with the desired flavors as well as dissolved sugar and salt.

The salt (with sugar to balance the taste) softens the protein filaments in the protein. The softening prevents the coagulating amino acids in the meat from squeezing out as much moisture as a nonbrined piece of meat.

The prolonged exposure to salt water, along with the softened protein filaments, can increase the meat’s weight by 10 percent when brined. When meat is cooked properly, it can lose 20 percent of its moisture. so brining cuts moisture loss in half before taking into account the loss of contracting protein filaments.

2 cups water 3 tablespoons kosher salt1½ tablespoons sugar3 sprigs thyme 2 sprigs rosemary 2 sprigs sage 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon peppercorns ice as needed 2 turkey breasts bring water to a simmer; add seasonings and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Pour liquid into a measuring cup and add ice until volume reaches 3 cups. Place breasts and brine into a zip-close bag, squeeze out air and close. brine breasts for 8 to 10 hours; remove from brine and place on a plate uncovered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours until ready to roast.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat an oven-safe sauté pan over medium heat and add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan (you can roast a single breast at a time or if you have a large enough pan, you can roast two at time). Place the breast(s) skin side down into the pan and cook until the skin has become golden brown. Flip the breast(s) and place into the oven; cook until internal temperature is 165 degrees, about 45 minutes to an hour. Remove breasts and place onto a cutting board. allow them to rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then carve and serve.

The raTio is easy:1 gallon water1 cup kosher salt½ cup granulated sugarAromatics as desired

the rough rule for soaking the meat is two hours for every pound. With a whole turkey you may need 3 or 4 gallons of brine to fully cover the bird. Brining just the breast is much simpler — two breasts will easily fitinto a zip-close bag and require only a fraction of the brine fora whole bird.

brine it!

recipe: brined turkey breast

BRooK HARLAN is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. He is a culinary arts instructor at the Columbia Area Career Center.

Place the turkey breast into a 1-gallon zip-close bag. Pour brine into bag and squeeze out excess air and close.Place bag into a container to prevent it from tipping over or spilling, and store in the refrigerator.


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When you dine at local restaurants, you help support

small-business owners who spend their dollars in the community.

These dollars help keep our neighbors gainfully employed;

the cycle continues as employees spend their wages on local arts, culture and other areas of the economy. Eating local pays BIG

dividends for Columbia!

44 Stone Public House3910 Peachtree Drive, 573-443-2726

Bleu Restaurant & Wine Bar811 E. Walnut St., 573-442-8220

Chez Trappeur406 Main St., Arrow Rock, Mo.,

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Coley’s American Bistro15 S. Sixth St., 573-442-8887

Glenn’s Cafe23 S. Eighth St., 573-875-8888

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Room 38 38 N. Eighth St., 573-449-3838

Pizza Tree 1013 Park Ave. (inside Mojos),

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Shakespeare’s PizzaDowntown location:

225 S. Ninth St., 573-449-2454South location:

3911 Peachtree Drive, 573-447-7435West location:

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Southside Pizza & Pub3908 Peachtree Drive

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in a farming state like missouri, it is remarkable that any farm could identify itself as truly one-of-a-kind. Like many others, Sassafras valley Farm is family-run and fueled by love, but missourians would be hard-pressed to find another farm quite

like this one. In fact, gasconade County’s “goose Lady,” Connie Cunningham, says hers is one of only of two commercial goose farms in the entire country.

She and her family have owned the land in this gasconade river valley for 30 years. Just seven years ago, the family began fostering between 200 and 400 embden and Toulouse geese from hatching to maturity each year.

The venture is rooted in nostalgia.

Cunningham says she and her siblings grew up with the tradition of a Christmas goose, a specialty more readily found today in the pages of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol than on the dinner table.

“It was a once-a-year splurge, a real treat,” Cunningham says. “You can have turkey or ham every day, but you only really have goose once a year. I only eat goose once a year.”

Yet obtaining the holiday treat was such a difficult and expensive endeavor that the Cunninghams began to think they could do it better themselves.

For the family, raising a historically european “heirloom breed” in gasconade County seemed like a natural fit. The Cunninghams saw it as

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an opportunity to honor their Irish heritage and the courage of european settlers that began raising this type of livestock in the region ages ago.

“There is very little celebration about the fact that settlers came into this bizarre new world where they had never seen plants like ours and animals like ours,” Cunningham says.

She describes her geese as a high-end niche product. The farm delivers both frozen and prepared geese to all 50 states, but Cunningham has found that her customers generally can be classified into two categories: those like the Cunninghams who yearn for “heritage foods,” and those who are part of the “foodie” movement.

For both groups, knowing what goes into the food they eat is important.

Sassafras valley geese are raised “on free range and natural pasture in the same traditional way that domesticated waterfowl have been raised since their original descent,” Cunningham says.

raising these geese is a labor-intensive undertaking, she says, but it is an issue of trust. “We’re so grateful that people are connecting with their food more,” she says, adding that her customers know the livestock has not been manipulated or force-fed.

“a chicken is ready for market in three weeks now, which is crazy,” Cunningham says. “It takes (our geese) seven months to get to market.

She knows her customers throughout the country value the rare opportunity to speak directly with the producer of their food. When customers call the farm, Cunningham says, “there’s always a pause, because they can’t believe they didn’t get a voicemail.”

“I hate sending my geese to slaughter,” she says. “It’s only worth it when I get calls from people who are really grateful.

Sassafras valley Farm markets specifically to the tradition of the holiday goose and begins taking most of its orders once november hits.

This holiday season, however, Cunningham will unveil another facet of her labor of love that is three years in the making: a bed and breakfast in the farm’s newly renovated original homestead, last occupied by her mother.

“It’s a beautiful little cottage. It has a master bedroom with a king-


size bed, a sunroom bedroom with a full-size bed, and what we call the cubby room, which is the original log home where the bed is built into the window,” Cunningham says.

The idea came from the family’s hope to honor its matriarch’s memory and encourage customers to pick up their poultry orders in person.

“It’s a great trust builder. You can see how healthy the geese are and how beautiful it is here,” Cunningham says.

most importantly, the experience comes back to the food. The b&b’s kitchen will be stocked with all local foods: local cheese and bacon, homegrown vegetables, homemade butter and bread, and eggs straight from Sassafras valley Farm.

“once they get here, nobody wants to leave,” Cunningham says. ”people can settle down, not have to go into the city and get the buzzing out of their ears.”

“cHomP” is a weekly television series that serves up entertaining stories for foodies in mid-Missouri. It airs at 6 p.m. every Saturday on MyZouTV.

“You can have turkeyor ham every day, butyou only really have goose once a year.”

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I ’m sure many of you are like me. When you think November, you think Thanksgiving. As the traditional kickoff month for

the holiday season, it is always a good time to reflect on the year. For all of us here at Joe Machens Dealerships, we are extremely thankful for each other, the friendships, camaraderie and commitment to community. We are also grateful for the growth the organization has been able to achieve. And for that, we owe all of you, our loyal customers, our heartfelt thanks.

But perhaps the biggest thank-you of all goes to a unique and elite group of men and women, who tirelessly protect and defend our freedoms — the U.S. armed forces. To those who have served, or are serving now, we extend our hand in gratitude. On Monday, Nov. 11, their much-deserved day of recognition, I encourage everyone to tell a veteran “thank you.” Please take a look at Page M13 to see our special military appreciation page, featuring employees of Joe Machens who are veterans. I am quite proud of all of these folks.

The staff and management at Joe Machens Toyota Scion also have a reason to be extra thankful — they have moved

into their new, state-of-the-art facility at 1180 Vandiver Drive! You won’t want to miss the official grand opening festivities and sale Thursday, Nov. 7, through Saturday, Nov. 9. The fun and savings will be as big as the building, and that’s saying something! Visit us online at www.joemachenstoyota.com for more details, and come say “hello.”

From a remarkable new showroom, to an incredible new car — take a look at the 2014 Lincoln MKZ, our cover feature. Style, elegance, luxury and technology are all wrapped up in one amazing ride. Read more about it on Page M9, and then come experience one for yourself at Joe Machens Ford Lincoln or Joe Machens Capital City Ford Lincoln. There’s really nothing quite like a Lincoln, and the MKZ is sure to impress.

Lastly, a couple of reminders: Don’t forget to set your clocks back on Saturday night, Nov. 2. And please stop by a Joe Machens service department to make sure your vehicle is good to go in winter weather. We want you all to travel safe in this season of giving thanks.

As always, I hope you enjoy this month’s issue of Machens Advantage. Feel free to let me know your thoughts. My door is always open.

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Jeff AusmusMarketing ManagerJoe Machens Dealerships How long have you worked for the Joe Machens Dealerships? I’ve been with the organization for a little more than two years now. The time has just flown by, in a very good way.

What brought you to Columbia? I was born and raised in Centralia, and aside from spending a few years out of state after my time at Mizzou, I’ve been in the area my whole life.

What do you like to do for fun? To my wife’s chagrin, these days I’m pretty much of a homebody. For fun, I like to cook, work in the yard, grow cayenne peppers and watch a good movie. I also like anything to do with my beloved Minnesota Vikings and Cincinnati Reds.

Accomplishment you are most proud of: I married Julie, my high school sweetheart. After 27 years of marriage (more like 34, if you add in all the dating), we’ve been through a lot together — some tears, but many more laughs. I wouldn’t trade her for the world. She’s always doing something nice for somebody. And thanks to her, we have three great kids — Brittany, Jeffrey and Lindsey. I love them all so much.

You’d never guess that I … did freelance film production in Hollywood for four years, make a pretty mean pot of chili, wish I had the guts to try standup comedy, watch the Weather Channel way too much, and have a son who played for Columbia’s 2006 Little League World Series team. He was the only one on that squad selected to the All-USA team.

Why I’m proud to be affiliated with the Joe Machens Dealerships: Everybody says it and it’s true: This company cares so deeply for people — its customers, employees and the community. What the Drewings have accomplished is simply amazing to me and I’m grateful to play my small part. Everybody works very hard, but we also have a ton of fun — all in an incredible industry and for the No. 1 dealership group. I’m always proud to tell people I work for Joe Machens.

Your first car: I had a burnt orange 1971 Chevy Impala. Nickname: “The Boat.” I miss my 8-track.

Joe BurksSales RepresentativeJoe Machens Ford Lincoln How long have you worked for the Joe Machens Dealerships? I started at Joe Machens in 1992, so it’s been 21 years now.

What brought you to Columbia? I was born in Columbia and grew up here.

What do you like to do for fun? I enjoy family trips to Florida and California. I golf as much as I can — I’m just not very good. I also enjoy following local sports teams.

Accomplishment you are most proud of: I am proud to say I have been married to my wife, Liz, for 24 years. She is a very caring and giving person. I am also proud that we have a beautiful and smart daughter, Libby, who just turned 18 and will be at college next year.

You’d never guess that I … enjoy cooking.

Why I’m proud to be affiliated with the Joe Machens Dealerships: I have made a lot of friends over the years who have come back and bought vehicle after vehicle. They do that not just because of how they are treated in the sales department; they also come back because of service and parts.

Your first car: My first car was a 1963 Dodge Polara.

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STICKER STATS: VIN 3LER803873 | FUEL ECONOMY ON TEST MODEL (3.7L 24-VALVE TI-VCT V-6 ENGINE): 19 CITY/23 HIGHWAY | TEST MODEL STICKER PRICE: $47,115

T his review could be summed up in a single word: smooth. Everything about the 2014 Lincoln MKZ is smooth, from the way it glides through curves and powers up hills to the innovative dashboard where

there’s nary a knob in sight.Lincoln has long been known for luxury, and the MKZ only

serves to enhance that tradition. Last year’s MKZ makeover gave the car a stylish new look with sophisticated lines and a splendid winged grille.

The interior of the test model was well-appointed with leather seating surfaces and wood trim. This isn’t some cramped sedan where “room for five” is a wild exaggeration. Five people can travel quite comfortably in the MKZ, and amenities abound, including heated seats, protective inflatable rear seatbelts, and nifty hidden storage cubbies beneath the center console.

The most striking aspect of the interior, though, is the futuristic dash where knobs and levers have been replaced by bars

and buttons that meld seamlessly into the whole. Even the gear shift is gone, replaced by a column of buttons within fingertip reach of the driver. Want to turn up the heat or bring down the volume? Just slide your fingers along a smooth silver bar to make the adjustment, or take advantage of some of the redundant controls that reside on the steering wheel. The navigation and entertainment systems are, naturally, controlled by a touchscreen.

The MKZ comes in three engine types. The test model was the top-of-the-line 3.7 liter V-6. It was a powerhouse that made acceleration effortless. Lincoln has perfected the quiet ride, and the MKZ is no exception. That powerful engine purrs softly, even when taking on steep inclines or sudden speed demands.

This is a car for grown-ups who are past the days of wanting to feel every bump in the road and appreciate the finer things of life, like a comfortable ride in a beautifully designed cabin that anticipates every need and want of its pampered driver and passengers.

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Car Care

T reat your car to a tuneup and get better gas mileage in return. According to the Car Care

Council, even today’s modern vehicles need a periodic tuneup and that can save big at the pump.

“Regular tuneups are an investment that really pays off,” says Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council. “A well-maintained vehicle is not only more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly, but performs better and is safer and more reliable,”

The council recommends a tuneup to check the fuel, emissions and ignition systems, as well as the battery, charging and starting system, and the engine’s mechanical and powertrain control systems. Keeping a car properly tuned can improve gas mileage by an average of 4 percent.

In addition to performing a tuneup, proper tire inflation improves gas mileage by 3 percent. A clean air filter can improve fuel efficiency by as much as 14 percent on older vehicles and

help the environment, as do regular oil and oil filter changes. Air filters are usually inspected during an oil change, which should be performed regularly as recommended in the owner’s manual. Tire pressure should be checked monthly.

White reminds motorists that fluids and components replaced during vehicle service should be properly recycled or disposed of, including oil and oil filters, coolant, batteries, tires, and brake, transmission and power steering fluids.

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to Our VeteransVeterans Day is November 11th. In honor, we would like to thank all those who have served, are serving and will serve in the armed forces. We’d also like to recognize the veterans working at Joe Machens Dealerships.

Air ForceJohn Collier Jr. - VWRicardo Guzman - TS Scot Heidbrink - VWTim Johnson - FLButch Jones - TSAlan Kieth - FLRick McDonald - CCMack McKinney - FLWalter Moore - AGJim Paugh - TSHarry Pendergraft - FLJerry Taylor - TSMichael Zuppardi - CDJR

ArmyTom Battle - CCMyron Bennett - TSRick Blank - AGMatthew Brammer - CDJRSteve Brink - RAaron Briseno - AGDoug Burnett - TSBernie Clark - FLRamon De Armas - FLRichard Dority - FLMark Easter - CCJosh Elder - NBob Esse - TSCShawn Flanary - CCWade Hughes - FLBryan Jacobson - CDJR

(Army Continued)Tyler Knudsen - TSJack Kyger - FLTom Lahue - FLJack Miles - TSMarion Mitchell - FLTyson Nichols - FLPete Rice - HBill Rippeto - FLJim Smith - FLTim Taylor - CCChris Yllescas - MB

Army ReservesBrian McBeth - CCJames Miller - BSJeff Rackers - TS

Coast Guard ReservesCarol Cauthon - CDJR

Marine CorpsGary Burch - TSLance Burns - VanMichael Butler - FLBrandon Heffner - HMatt Ketcher - RJohn Lange - CCScott Lapsley - BMWTodd Marple - TSCJeff Martin - AG

(Marine Corps Continued)Shannon Nelson - AGDustin Primm - HGlenn Rainey - TSKerry Thomas - VanJames Scott Turner - FL

National GuardBart Arends - BSDon Burkhalter - TSCBernie Clark - FLKenny Eichelberger - FLMatt Ketcher - RKurt Lungstrum - VWTom Stegeman - CCWaylon Theberge - FL

NavyTerry Bradshaw - CCGene Buck - VanCarol Cauthon - CDJRGary Cooper - HJoe Gilmore - CDJRJoe Herx - CCScott Jackson - CCRon Klick - FLChad Knowles - FLDamon Skaggs - BMWScott Thayer - HDave Watson - BMW

Key: AG = Automotive Group BMW = BMW BS = Body Shop CC = Capital City Ford Lincoln CDJR = Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FL = Ford Lincoln H = Hyundai MB = Mercedes-Benz TS = Toyota Scion TC = Ford Lincoln Truck Center R = Recon Van = Machens Vandiver

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News Briefs2014 Toyota Sequoia Offers Entune Audio

A fter debuting a Blu-ray rear-seat entertainment system for 2013, the family-friendly Toyota

Sequoia steps up multimedia for 2014 with new Entune® Audio. This full-size, full-capability SUV is available in SR5, Limited and Platinum grades, with a 381-horsepower 5.7-liter V-8 standard for all models and up to 7,400 pounds towing capacity.

The Sequoia offers three rows of roomy seating for up to eight. For 2014, the Sequoia SR5 grade adds the new Entune Audio Plus system, while the Limited gets Entune Premium Audio and the Platinum grade has Entune Premium JBL® Audio. The latter is an option for the Limited.

Entune Audio leverages the user’s mobile smartphone to provide a richer in-vehicle experience with fully integrated access to navigation, entertainment and information services. Entune features engaging mobile apps, including Bin,

iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com, OpenTable, Pandora, Yelp and Facebook Places, plus real-time traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports and stocks.

Performance Toyota builds the Sequoia on an exclusive body-on-frame platform that features four-wheel independent suspension to help provide exemplary ride quality, handling and straight-line control. The Sequoia model line offers the choice of two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. In select areas, Sequoia 4x4 models feature E85 Flex Fuel capability.

The standard iForce DOHC 5.7-liter V-8 comes teamed to a six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. The 5.7-liter engine produces 381 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 401 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,600 rpm. Dual independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence and an Acoustic Control

Induction System ensure ample torque across the engine speed range. The ACIS system switches the intake tract length in two stages, based on engine RPM and throttle angle.

Comfort & Convenience The SR5 grade comes ready to work and play hard with a standard towing package, an eight-way power driver’s seat, fog lamps, running boards, power tilt/slide moonroof, a roof rack and rear spoiler, and a leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio and climate controls.

The Sequoia SR5 is well-equipped, featuring tilt/telescoping steering wheel; engine immobilizer with alarm; direct tire pressure monitoring system; automatic tri-zone air conditioning; illuminated entry system; power windows, locks and sliding back window; keyless entry; rear wiper and defogger; cruise control; and mud guards.



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Hyundai Sonata Named A Top Vehicle For Growing Families

T he 2013 Hyundai Sonata has been named one of AAA’s Top Vehicles for Growing Families in the sedan category. The auto-buying experts at AAA applauded

the Sonata for its powerful 2.4-liter I-4 engine, fuel efficiency and generous 10-year/100,000-mile warranty.

“A low price in no way diminishes this car’s appeal and performance,” says David Bennett, manager of AAA Auto Buying Programs. “The Sonata comes equipped with everything the growing family needs in a vehicle: a spacious interior, a

F ord Motor Co. recently celebrated a manufacturing milestone for its fuel-saving EcoBoost engines: The company has produced 2 million globally since the 2009 launch of the engine line.

Growing customer demand for EcoBoost-powered vehicles in major markets worldwide is driving engine production higher. Factory output now averages more than 100,000 engines per month, up from 65,000 in 2012.

“Ford EcoBoost delivers great performance with lower fuel bills, a recipe that is proving incredibly popular with consumers around the world,” says Joe Bakaj, vice president for powertrain engineering. “EcoBoost engines are attracting new customers

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comfortable ride and agile handling, and a powertrain that is both powerful and efficient.”

AAA’s 2013 List of Top Vehicles for Growing Families targeted the unique needs of expanding families, who require additional room for cargo and passengers, easy handling and dependability in their next vehicle. Given the major financial investment of purchasing a new vehicle, AAA evaluated the top contenders in crossover and SUV, minivan and sedan categories, compiling a final list of 11 vehicles.

The Hyundai Sonata is one of Hyundai’s most-awarded models. J.D. Power named the 2013 Sonata “Most Dependable Midsize Car” and KBB.com praised the vehicle for its low cost of ownership with a “5-Year Cost to Own” accolade; Sonata also took the top spot in the 2013 Strategic Vision Total Value Awards in the midsize car category.

For the 2013 model year, Sonata builds on its trailblazing recipe of high-design and fuel efficiency with more features, higher value and advanced technology. The 2013 Sonata is powered by the original Theta II GDI 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with a gasoline direct-injection fuel delivery system, contributing to an overall improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. The Sonata sets the benchmark for midsize sedans offering sleek design, class-leading interior comfort, functionality and practicality.

The 2013 Sonata is also available with a more-powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, or a hyper-efficient hybrid powertrain.

to the Ford brand every day, and our plants are working hard to keep up with demand.”

A Ford Escape powered by the 2 millionth production EcoBoost — a 2.0-liter unit — rolled off the line at Ford’s Louisville, Ky., plant.

EcoBoost technology combines smaller overall size with turbocharging, direct injection and variable valve timing to deliver up to 20 percent better fuel economy than larger-displacement gasoline engines.

Ford’s global EcoBoost engine family now includes the 1.0-liter three-cylinder; 1.5-liter, 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines; and the powerful 3.5-liter V-6. EcoBoost technology is available in every region Ford serves worldwide, and will be offered on approximately 80 percent of the company’s global nameplates by the end of this year.



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By The Numbers

percentage of Joe Machens employees who contribute annually to the united Way

Tire Size, iN iNCHeS, oF THe 2014 ToYoTa FJ CruiSer

44 Highway mpg of the all-new 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage

Value of rebates Hyundai Motor america paid to u.S. military members in 2012

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When the first Chrysler Group minivan rolled off the assembly line11/2/83

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Machens vs. MachensAll in the family and all for fun, employees of Joe Machens Dealerships took to the softball diamond for an afternoon of friendly competition. When the dust settled, the team from Joe Machens Capital City Ford Lincoln emerged as champs.

Off & RunningTo help shuttle kids to and from their after-school theatre program, TRYPS recently purchased a new van from Joe Machens Ford Lincoln. In turn, the dealership donated the vehicle signage so they can ride in style!

Blendia and her awesome new ride

Caring For CoyoteJoe Machens sponsored the recent Mercedes-Benz Dealer Golf Championships at the Country Club of Missouri. Members raised more than $10,000 to benefit Coyote Hill Christian Children’s Home.

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Drive 4 UR SchoolA quick spin in a Ford Mustang = $20

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The new TRYPS kid taxi is ready to roll

Go Car GoJoe Machens Ford Lincoln customers Keith and Mechelle Allison have a rising star in their family: their 14-year-old race car driving son, Kaleb. The dealership is proud to support him as he competes throughout the area.

Drive For CashThe sixth annual Drive 4 UR School event at Joe Machens Ford Lincoln was another success. For each test drive of a new Ford or Lincoln vehicle, Ford Motor Co. donated $20 to local high schools, with a total contribution of nearly $6,000.

Krista Wilcoxson ready to rock

Now That’s A WinnerBlendia Humphrey of New Franklin drove away with the grand prize during the Isle Of Capri’s “Ride Into Luxury” promotion – a new 2014 BMW X1 from Joe Machens BMW. Congratulations, Blendia!

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“Dear Rusty Drewing, Joe Machens Ford Lincoln: Thank you so much for allowing us to borrow an F-150 for the getaway vehicle at our wedding. It made the big day even more special! It was very generous of you and really great! Thanks again!”

— Mike & Stephanie Robinett

“Thanks to everyone at Joe Machens Automotive Group. This is the newest car I’ve ever had and the first time I’ve purchased at a dealership. It was a wonderful experience.”

— Megan Farrell

“Almost all of my vehicles come from Joe Machens Hyundai. My sales rep, Dave Rumbaugh, is very courteous and professional, and he explains the vehicle options in great detail. It’s always an easy process.”

— Samona Kosfeld

“Awesome!” That’s how Austin Lee Davidson described the 2006 Ford F-150, purchased for him by his grandpa, Joe Machens Ford Lincoln salesman Russell Hoskins. “Cowboy,” as grandpa calls him, puts the truck through the paces on the high school division bull-riding circuit, and is sponsored by the dealership.

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Bourbon is an all-American whiskey — brought to you by the distillers of

Bourbon County, Ky. It is so popular that in 1964, Congress declared bourbon America’s Native Spirit.

The barrel-aged distilled spirit is primarily corn liquor; by international law, a whiskey can be labeled bourbon only if it contains at least 51 percent — but no more than 79 per-cent — distilled corn. The rest of the mixture is wheat, rye and/or malted barley liquor.

In the United States, bourbon labels must carry information on the duration of aging. As they age, bourbons gain a deeper amber color, a slight sweetness and a richer flavor. “Straight” bourbon ages for at least two years in new, charred white oak barrels. Those barrels will never be used to age bourbon again, finding new life as vessels for distilling whiskey or ag-

ing soy sauce. One of the more popular oaks for aging bourbon is American white oak.

On the eve of her departure from Chris McD’s Restaurant & Wine Bar, we turned to bartender Laurie Middleton to get her take on the old-school spirit. “I don’t know much about bourbon other than it takes a certain person,” Middleton says. “Bourbon is a distinctive flavor.”

According to Middleton, bourbon is typi-cally served neat, diluted with water or cola, over ice cubes, mixed with soda or poured into cocktails. Bitters are often paired with bour-bon to add another layer of flavor and enhance certain tasting notes.

Popular bourbon cocktails include the Manhattan, the Old Fashioned, the whiskey sour or the mint julep. Middleton has devel-oped her own favorites over her six-year ten-ure at Chris McD’s.

laurie’s stand-By BourBon CoCktailsMANHATTAN2 ounces bourbon 2 ounces sweet vermouth add bourbon to an ice-filled glass. Top with sweet vermouth and garnish with a cherry. “A lot of bartenders use less sweet vermouth, but I was taught to use even proportions and I’ve never heard a complaint,” Middleton says.

OLD FASHIONED1 orange slice 1 cherry 1 teaspoon sugar 3 splashes bitters 3 to 4 ounces bourbon 1 splash club soda muddle the orange slice, cherry, sugar and bitters. add ice and then bourbon. Top with club soda. “People who drink Old Fashioneds know what they’re looking for,” Middleton says, describing the flavors her customers seek out when ordering a drink.

MINT JULEP10 mint leaves 1 tablespoon simple syrup 3 ounces bourbon muddle mint leaves and syrup together in a glass.add ice, then bourbon. “This is a drink you might not think to have often, but it’s nice,” Middleton says. “Most people know it as the drink to have at the Kentucky Derby.”

Bourbon Basicsenjoy a classic american spirit.

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on a visit to Arrow Rock two years ago, Diane Benedetti saw a house with many doors. Vacant for seven years, the house sported a distinctive front facade that instantly intrigued her. On

Aug. 1, 2011, Benedetti purchased the 1890s home with her daughter, Dana Ripper, and her daughter’s partner, Ethan Duke. The trio planned to open a wine bar in the 120-year-old space.

Two years and countless hours of renovations later, Chez Trappeur opened

A House With Three DoorsChez trappeur bar & bistro serves French cuisine with regional flair.

There’s a story behind Chez Trappeur’s logo and its mascot, Jacques. “Here, we take our wine and our food very seriously,” says owner Diane Benedetti. “Our beaver, whose name is Jacques — he’s like us. He’s at the Trapper’s House, drinking the trapper’s wine, while this silly trapper is out in the woods, trudging all over the place, looking for him. So the experience at the bistro should be fun. It should be amusing. Everyone should be happy and not take things too seriously; except our wine and our food have to be very good.”

lives on with Chez Trappeur’s modern, traditional, French-inspired menu.

“Our menu is heritage, because we have a French-style menu, but we’re working with local ingredients,” Benedetti says. “Our menu includes French classics like crepes and quiches, and the different ways we do a filet mignon with special toppings have their origins in France. We refer to our menu as heritage — it’s the heritage of Arrow Rock, the Santa Fe Trail and fur trading down the Missouri River.”

The historically themed menu features locally sourced ingredients and a modern commitment to farm-to-table cuisine. Benedetti and her business partners Ripper and Duke are committed to serving quality ingredients — organic when possible and the freshest available, a commitment they share with their Columbia chef Tim Johnson.

“Our menu is continental French, but it’s refined for the local palate,” Benedetti says. “Some of the French foods can be so super heavy in creams and sauces; we tend to stay away from this. Chef Tim Johnson makes everything by hand to order. It’s got a little bit more of a fusion to it. That’s the best way to put it.”

Diners at the bistro can enjoy accessible French fare such as premium, hand-carved filet mignon with mushroom wine sauce, salmon croquettes served with seasonal sautéed vegetables, and pork tenderloin with apricot wine glaze.

the tastiNg roomStep through the house’s middle door, and you’ll descend downstairs into Chez Trappeur’s underground cellar and tasting room. Ripper is a wine lover, and her passion for great wine influenced Chez Trappeur’s wine cellar selections.

“People around this area seem to really enjoy some fine wine,” Benedetti says. “When we first opened, everybody said, ‘Oh, you’re only going to need to have sweet, inexpensive wines.’

its three front doors in June. The doors lead to three distinct spaces: a bistro, a wine-tasting room and a bar.

the bistroStep through the lower right door of the house and enter Chez Trappeur (The Trapper’s House). The bistro’s French concept takes inspiration from Arrow Rock’s historic ties to European cuisine. More than a century ago, fur traders brought French fare to the region; now, the heritage of continental French cooking

the trapper’s logo

From left: ethan duke,dana Ripper and Tim Johnson


That’s not true. So many people are interested in wine in this area. We have wine tastings where they can come and enjoy something different. Introducing people to something different, something that they normally wouldn’t find in this locale — that’s one of our goals.”

Chez Trappeur’s cellar houses a variety of acclaimed regional blends. Diners also can enjoy a selection of mature French, Italian, Spanish and California wines imported for adventurous guests.

“We go through distributors here for some of them, but the older French and Italian wines we have to resource in a different way because some of those are a bit more mature and are harder to find,” Benedetti says. “Finding those wines is what Dana spends a lot of her time doing. She’s really starting to build up the cellar.”

the barStep through the left door and you’ll find Chez’s bar and lounge. Featuring an oversized bar top from the 1890s imported from Pennsylvania, the bar offers wine by the glass, domestic and microbrewed beer, house-made iced tea, juices, coffee and hot tea. The relaxing space is an inviting, plush lounge with modern comforts such as free Wi-Fi that encourage guests to stay a while.

“What used to be the front room of the old house, we’ve turned into our lounge, which is really super cushy couches, sofas and loveseats,” Benedetti says. “It’s a place where people can come, and if they don’t want to eat, they can just sit and relax and have a glass of wine and talk with friends.”

In the bistro, the tasting room and the lounge, Benedetti and the staff at Chez Trappeur Bar & Bistro encourage their guests to simply relax and slow down.

“Here, there’s no rush,” Benedetti says. “People don’t come here just to eat, they really come to dine. And that’s what we want them to do; we want to serve them great food and fine wine in a nice, relaxed setting. No rush — everybody can take their time and feel at home.”

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lll AmericAn44 Stone Public House $-$$$ 3910 Peachtree Drive, Suite H573-443-2726Hours: 11 am–10 pm Tues–Thurs, 11 am–midnight Fri–Sat, 10:30 am–9 pm Sun

63 Diner $ 5801 Highway 763 N.573-443-2331 www.63diner.com Hours: 11 am–9 pm Tues–Sat, Closed Sun–Mon

Abigail’s $$–$$$$ (206 Central St., Rocheport573-698-3000Hours: 11 am–2 pm, 5 pm–last party leaves Wed–Sun, Closed Mon–Tues

Addison’s $–$$$ ((except Fri–Sat) y _ 709 Cherry St.573-256-1995www.addisonssophias.com/addisonsHours: 11 am–midnight Mon–Sat (bar until 1), 11 am–11 pm Sun (bar until midnight)

Cat’s Kitchen $1502 Paris Road 573-443-0991 Hours: 6 am–2pm Mon–Thurs, 6am–8 pm Fri, 6am–11 am Sat, Closed Sun

Cattle Drive $–$$7 N. Sixth St.573-817-2000Hours: 4 pm–midnight Mon–Thurs, 11 am–midnight Fri-Sun

Claire’s Café $595 N. Route B, Hallsville 573-696-2900Hours: 6 am–8pm Mon–Sat, 7 am–2pm Sun

Coley’s AmericanBistro $–$$$( y _ 15 S. Sixth St.573-442-8887coleysamericanbistro.com Hours: 11 am–2 pm and 4–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–2 pm and 4–11 pm Fri, 11 am–11 pm Sat, 4–9 pm Sun

Columbia StarDinner Train$$$$ ( 6501 N. Brown Station Road 573-474-2223 www.dinnertrain.com Hours: Departure at 7 pm Fri–Sat, Departure at 11:30 am SunReservations must be made3 days prior to departure.

D. Rowe’s $-$$$_ ((6+)1005 Club Village Drive573-443-8004www.drowesrestaurant.comHours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–9 pm Sun (bar until 1:30 am)

Flat BranchPub & Brewing$-$$$ _ 115 S. Fifth St.573-499-0400www.flatbranch.comHours: 11 am–midnight Sun–Thurs, 11 am–1 am Fri–Sat

g&D Steak House$-$$$ 2001 W. Worley St.573-445-3504Hours: 11 am–9 pm daily

The Heidelberg$–$$ _ 410 S. Ninth St.573-449-6927www.theheidelberg.comHours: 11 am–1 am Mon–Sat, 10 am–midnight Sun

Houlihan’s $–$$ 2541 Broadway Bluffs Drive 573-815-7210 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–10 pm Sun

Jersey Dogs $5695 Clark Lane, Suite P 573-355-4106 www.twitter.com/JdogsDogs Hours: 10 am–3 pm Mon–Tues, Thurs–Fri, 10 am–5 pm Sat, Closed Wed & Sun Jimmy’s Family Steakhouse $-$$$ _3101 S. Providence Road573-443-1796Hours: 11 am–9 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–9:30 pm Fri–Sat Mad Cow $ _ 503 E. Nifong Blvd.(Rock Bridge Shopping Center) 573-214-0393www.madcowcomo.comHours: 10 am–9 pm daily

Mugs up Drive-in $ 603 Orange St.573-443-7238

Hours: 11 am–8 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–9 pm Fri– Sat, Closed Sun, Closed Nov–Feb

Murry’s $-$$$ 3107 Green Meadows Way573-442-4969www.murrysrestaurant.netHours: 11 am–midnight Mon–Sat, Closed Sun

Tellers gallery & Bar $$–$$$$ y 820 E. Broadway573-441-8355Hours: 11 am–12:30 am Mon–Sat (bar until 1:30 am), Closed Sun

Trailside Cafe& Bike Shop $ 700 First St., Rocheport573-698-2702www.trailsidecafebike.comHours: 9 am–6 pm Mon–Tues, Closed Wed, 9 am–7 pm Thurs–Fri, 8 am– 7 pm Sat, 9 am–7 pm Sun

lll ASiAnABC Chinese Cuisine $3510 I-70 Drive S.E. 573-443-3535 Hours: 11 am–9 pm Sun–Thurs, 11 am–10 pm Fri–Sat

Bamboo Terrace $$3101 W. Broadway 573-886-5555 Hours: 11 am–9 pm Sun–Thurs, 11 am–10 pm Fri–Sat

Bangkok gardens$–$$ _y811 Cherry St.

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573-874-3284www.bangkokgardens.comHours: 11 am–2 pm Mon- Sat, 5 pm–8:30 pm Mon–Thurs,5 pm–9:30pm Fri–Sat, Closed Sun

Chim’s Thai Kitchen $ www.letseat.at/ChimsThaiKitchen 3907 Peachtree Drive 573-777-8626 Hours: 11 am–9 pm Sun–Thurs, 11 am–10 pm Fri–Sat 11505 Smith Hatchery Road (Cooper’s Landing) 509-295-3810 Hours: 4 pm–10 pm Wed–Fri, Noon–10 pm Sat, Noon–9 pm Sun, Closed Nov–Mar 201 N. 10th St.573-355-9590Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–9 pm Sun

Chopsticks $ _1705 N. Providence Road573-886-9005Hours: 10 am–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 10 am–11 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–10 pm Sun

Formosa $913A E. Broadway573-449-3339Hours: 10 am–10 pm Sun–Thurs, 10 am–11 pm Fri-Sat

geisha Sushi Bar804 E. Broadway 573-777-9997 Hours: 11 am–2 pm lunch Mon–Sat, 5 pm–9:30 pm dinner Mon–Thurs,5 pm–10:30 pm dinner Fri–Sat, Closed Sun

House of Chow $-$$ y2101 W. Broadway573-445-8800Hours: 11 am–2 pm and 4:30 pm–9 pm Mon–Sat, Closed Sun

HuHotMongolian grill$–$$ _ 3802 Buttonwood Drive573-874-2000www.huhot.comHours: 11 am–9 pm Sun–Thurs, 11 am–10 pm Fri–Sat

Jina Yoo’s Asian Bistro $-$$$$ y (2200 Forum Blvd.573-446-5462www.jinayoo.comHours: 11 am–2 pm and5 pm–9:30 pm Mon–Thurs,11 am–2 pm and 5 pm–10 pm Fri, 5 pm–10 pm Sat, 5 pm–8:30 pm Sun

Jingo $-$$ 1201 E. Broadway573-874-2530Hours: 11 am–11 pm Mon–Tues, 11 am–2 am Wed-Sat, 11:30 am-10:30 pm Sun

Kampai Sushi Bar907 Alley A573-442-2239www.kampaialley.comHours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon-Fri, 5 pm–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 5 pm–11 pm Fri–Sat,5 pm–9 pm Sun

Kui Korean BBQ $$22 N. Ninth St. 573-442-7888 www.kuibbq.com Hours: 11am–2:30 pm, 3:30–9:30 pm Mon–Sat

Osaka Japanese Restaurant Sushi Barand Hibachi Steak$$-$$$ _120 E. Nifong Blvd.573-875-8588Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm Tues–Sat, 5 pm–10 pm Tues–Thurs, 5 pm–10:30 pm Fri–Sat, 5 pm–9:30 pm Sun, Closed Mon

Peking Restaurant $ 212 E. Green Meadows Road573-256-6060Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm Mon–Sat, 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Mon–Thurs, 4:30 pm–10 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–3 pm and 4:30 pm–9 pm Sun

Saigon Bistro $ _912 E. Broadway 573-442-9469 Hours: 11 am–7 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–8 pm Fri–Sat, Closed Sun Sake $$ (16 S. 10th St.573-443-7253Hours: 11 am–1:30 am Mon–Sat; Noon–midnight Sun

Thip Thai Cuisine $904 E. Broadway573-442-0852Hours: 11am–2:30 pm,5–10 pm daily

lll bAkery & cAféB&B Bagel Co. $ 124 E. Nifong Blvd.573-442-5857Hours: 6 am–4 pm Mon–Fri, 6 am–3 pm Sat–Sun

BBC ii $220 S. Eighth St. 573-445-1965 www.facebook.com/breadbasketcafe Hours: 10 am–11 pm Mon–Thurs, 10 am–midnight Fri,11 am–midnight Sat, 11 am–9 pm Sun

Blenders:Smoothies + Juices $308 S. Ninth St., Suite 113 573-889-8430 Hours; 7 am–7 pm Mon–Sunwww.blenderscolumbia.com

Dande Café $110 Orr St. 573-442-8740 www.dandecafe.com Hours: 7 am–3 pm Mon–Fri, 8 am–3 pm Sat

Hot Box Cookies $1013 E. Broadway 573-777-8777 Hours: Noon–midnight Sun, 11 am–midnight Mon-Tues, 11 am–1:30 am Wed–Thurs, 11 am–2:30 am Fri–Sat

Main Squeezenatural Foods Café& Juice Bar $ 28 S. Ninth St.573-817-5616www.main-squeeze.comHours: 10 am–8 pm Mon–Sat, 10 am–3 pm Sun

uKnead Sweets $808 Cherry St. 573-777-8808 Hours: 9 am–8 pm Mon–Thurs, 9 am–10 pm Fri–Sat, Closed Sun


The Tiger ZouPub & grill $-$$ _ 3200 Penn Terrace,Suite 121573-214-0973Hours: 11:30 am–1 am Mon–Sat, 11:30 am–midnight Sun

Trumans Bar & grill$-$$ _3304 Broadway Business Park Court573-445-1669www.trumansbar.comHours: 6 am–1:30 am Mon–Sat, 9 am–midnight Sun

Willie’s Pub & Pool$ _ 1109 E. Broadway573-499-1800www.williesfieldhouse.comHours: 11 am–1:30 am Mon–Sat, 11 am–midnight Sun

lll bArbecueBuckinghamSmokehouse BBQ$-$$ www.buckinghamsbbq.com 3804 Buttonwood Drive573-499-1490Hours: 11 am–9 pm Sun–Thurs, 11 am–10 pm Fri–Sat5614 E. St. Charles Road 573-777-7711 Hours: 11 am–9 pm Mon–Thurs, 11am–10 pm Fri–Sat, Closed Sun

Lonnie Ray’s Caféand BBQ $-$$$ 81 E. Sexton St.,Harrisburg573-874-0020Hours: 11 am–8 pm Tue–Fri, 8 am–8 pm Sat, Closed Sun–Mon

Lutz’s BBQ $$200 E. Nifong Blvd. 573-636-4227 Hours: 10 am–8 pm Mon-Sat, Closed on Sundays

Ranch House BBQ $1716 Lindberg Drive 573-814-3316 Hours: 7 am–9 pm Mon–Thurs, 7 am–10 pm Fri–Sat, Closed Sun

Rocheport BikeAnd BBQ $ 103 Pike St., Rocheport573-698-3008Hours: 11 am–7 pm Wed–Sun

Shotgun Pete’s BBQ Shack $28 N. Ninth St. 573-442-7878 Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm Tues–Thurs, 11:30 am–2 am Fri, Noon–midnight Sat, Closed Sun–Mon

Smokin’ Chick’sBBQ Restaurant$-$$$ _4603 John Garry Drive573-256-6450www.smokinchicksbbq.comHours: Mon–Thurs 11 am–9 pm, 11 am–10 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–8 pm Sun

lll breAkfAST& dinerSBroadway Diner $ 22 S. Fourth St. 573-875-1173 Hours: 4 am–2 pm Mon–Sat, Closed Sun

Café Berlin$ 220 N. 10th St.573-441-0400www.cafeberlinincomo.com Hours: 8 am–2 pm daily

Ernie’s Café and Steakhouse $ 1005 E. Walnut St.573-874-7804Hours: 6:30 am–2:45 pmdailyLucy’s Corner Café $ 522 E. Broadway573-875-1700Hours: 6 am–2 pm Mon–Fri,7 am–1 pm Sat-Sun

lll coffeeCoffee Zone $ 11 N. Ninth St.573-449-8215Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm Mon-Sat, 8 am-9 pm Sun

Dunn Bros. Coffee _ 1412 Forum Blvd.573-446-4122www.dunnbros.comHours: 6 am–8 pm Mon–Fri, 7 am–6 pm Sat–Sun

Frequency Coffee $915 Alley A620-755-8759Hours: 7 am–10 pm, Mon–Sat

it’ss Coffeeand Yogurt $2300 Bernadette Drive(Columbia Mall)573-256-1077Hours: 10 am–9 pm Mon–Sat, 11 am–6 pm

Kaldi’s Coffeehouse $ www.kaldiscoffee.com29 S. Ninth St.573-874-2566Hours: 6 am–11 pm Mon–Fri, 7 am–11 pm Sat–Sun2902 Forum Blvd., Suite 103573-874-1803 Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm Mon–Fri, 7:30 am–6 pm Sat, 7:30 am–5 pm Sun1400 Forum Blvd. (Schnucks) 573-446-2800 Hours: 6 am–8 pm daily

Lakota Coffee Company $ 24 S. Ninth St.573-874-2852www.lakotacoffee.comHours: 6 am–midnight daily

Lollicup Tea Zone23 S. Ninth St.573-256-19332300 Bernadette Drive(Columbia Mall)573-447-4701www.lollicup.comHours: 10:30 am–10 pm Mon–Sat, 11:30 am–5 pmSun (Ninth Street), 10 am– 9 pm Mon–Sat, 11 am–6 pm Sun (Columbia Mall)

lll deliHoss’s Market& Rotisserie $–$$$ 1010A Club Village Drive573-815-9711www.hosssmarket.comHours: 10 am–8 pm Mon–Sat, Closed Sun

Lee Street Deli $603 Lee St.573-442-4111


The upper Crust Bakery Café & Catering$ _904 Elm St., Suite 108573-874-30333107 Green Meadows Way573-874-4044www.theuppercrust.bizHours: 8 am–3 pm Mon–Sun (Elm Street), 6:30 am–8 pm Mon–Fri, 8 am–8 pm Sat, 8 am–3 pm Sun (Green Meadows)

The uprise Bakery$ _ 10 Hitt St.573-256-2265Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm daily, bar open 5 pm-1 am daily

lll bAr & Grill1839 Taphouse $ _212 E. Green Meadows Drive, Suite 2573-441-1839Hours: 4 pm–1:30 am Mon–Sat, 4 pm–midnight Sun

Bengals Bar & grill $ _227 S. Sixth St.573-875-2337Hours: 11 am–1:30 am, Closed Sun

Billiards on Broadway $ _514 E. Broadway573-449-0116www.billiardsonbroadway.comHours: 11 am–1 am Mon–Sat, Noon–midnight Sun

Booches Billiard Hall $ 110 S. Ninth St.573-874-9519Hours: 11 am–midnight Mon–Sat, Closed Sun

Broadway Brewery $-$$$816 E. Broadway 573-443-5054 Hours: 5 pm–midnight Mon,11 am–midnight Tues–Sun

CJ’s in Tiger Country $ _ 704 E. Broadway573-442-7777www.cjs–hotwings.comHours: 11 am–2 pmand 4 pm–9 pm Tues–Fri,11 am–9 pm Sat, Closed Sun–Mon

D&D Pub and grub$ _4600 Paris Road 573-442-7302 www.danddpubgrub.com Hours: 6 am–10 pm Mon–Wed, 6 am–1 am Thurs–Sat, 8 am–10 pm Sun

DC’s Bar & grill $ _904 Business Loop 70 E.573-256-0111Hours: 11:30 am–1:30 am Mon–Sat

Deuce Pub & Pit$-$$ _ 3700 Monterey Drive573-443-4350Hours: 3 pm–1 am Mon–Wed, 11 am–1 am Thurs-Sat, 11 am-midnight Sun

The Fifth DownBar & grill $_912 Rain Forest Parkway 573-442-8700 Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon–Sat

Harpo’s $ _29 S. 10th St.573-443-5418Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon–Sat, 11 am–midnight Sunwww.harpos.com

international Tap House $308 S. Ninth St. 573-443-1401 www.internationaltaphouse.com Hours: 1pm–1am Mon–Thurs, Noon–1am Fri, 11am–1am Sat, 11am–midnight Sun

KLiK’s $ 205 N. 10th St.573-449-6692Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon–Fri, 4 pm–1 am Sat

Legends Restaurant & Bar $-$$$$ 10 W. Nifong Blvd., Suite M 573-441-2211 Hours: 11 am – 10 pm daily

Mcnally’s $ _ 7 N. Sixth St.573-441-1284www.mcnallys.biz/mcnallysHours: 4 pm–1:30 am Mon–Sat

nash Vegas $929 E. Broadway www.facebook.com/NashVegasBar Hours: 4pm–1:15 am Tues–Fri, 12 pm–1:15 am Sat, Closed Sun

Pem’s Place $ _ 3919 S. Providence Road 573-447-7070 Hours: 5–9 pm Tues, 5 pm–1 am Fri–Sat

Quinton’s Deli & Bar $ 124 S. Ninth St.573-815-1047Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon–Sat, 10 am–3 pm and5 pm–midnight Sun

SHiLOH BAR & gRiLL$ _ 402 E. Broadway573-875-1800www.shilohbar.comHours: 11 am–1 am Mon–Sat,11 am–midnight SunWith live music, TVs on every wall, a huge outdoor patio, and drink specials every day, Shiloh is always busy, but during football season it’s positively teeming. The menu features house favorites, such as the Shiloh Burger — a beef patty topped with bacon and Swiss.

Sports Zone $-$$$ _ 2200 1-70 Drive S.W.(Holiday Inn Executive Center)573-445-8383Hours: 11 am–midnight daily

Stadium grill1219 Fellows Place (Stadium Boulevard& College Avenue) 573-777-9292 www.stadiumgrillcolumbia.com Hours: 11 am–9 pm Sun–Thurs, 11 am–midnight Fri–Sat

Tiger Club $(_1116 Business Loop 70 E.573-874-0312Hours: 2 pm–1 am Mon–Sat


www.williesfieldhouse.com/lsdHours: 9 am–7 pm Mon–Fri, 1 am–3 am Fri & Sat late-night, 10 am–5 pm Sat–Sun

new Deli $ _3200 Vandiver Drive,Suite 10A573-474-2200Hours: 11 am–8 pm Mon–Sat

new York Deli $1301 Vandiver Drive573-886-3354Hours: 8 am–6:30 pm Mon–Fri, 9 am–3 pm Sat, Closed Sun

Pickleman’s gourmet Café $–$$www.picklemans.com2513 Old 63 S.573-886-2300Hours: 10 am–2 am daily1106 E. Broadway573-875-2400Hours: 10 am–2 am Sun–Wed, 10 am–2:30 am Thurs–Sat3103 W. Broadway,Suite 105 573-875-0400 Hours: 10 am–10 pm

Sub Shop $ www.subshopinc.com573-449-1919209 S. Eighth St.Hours: 8 am–midnight Mon–Fri, 10 am–midnight Sat-Sun2105 W. Worley St.Hours: 10 am–9 pm daily212 Green Meadows Rd.Hours: 10 am–9 pm daily601 Business Loop 70 W., Suite 203 (Parkade Center) Hours: 8 am–8 pm Mon–Fri

Subzone $916 E. Broadway 573-443-0921 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Sun–Tues, 11 am–2 am Wed–Sat

lll deSSerT& ice creAmCold Stone Creamery904 Elm St., Suite 100573-443-5522www.coldstonecreamery.comHours: Noon–10:30 pm Sun–Thurs, Noon–11 pm Fri–Sat

Encore Wine andDessert Bar $ y _ ( 904 Elm St., Suite 108573-874-3033www.encorewineanddessertbar.comHours: 7 pm–midnight Thurs–Sat

Freddy’s Frozen Custard& Steakburgers $100 Brickton Road573-442-2415Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm Sun–Thurs, 10:30 am–11 pm Fri–Sat

Randy’s FrozenCustard $ 3304 W. Broadway Business Park573-446-3071Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm, Mon–Thurs, 11 am–10:30 pm Fri-Sat, 11 am–9:30 pm Sun

Sparky’s Homemadeice Cream $ 21 S. Ninth St.573-443-7400Hours: 11 am–11 pm daily, Closed Jan-Feb

lll fine dininGBleu$–$$$$ ( y _811 E. Walnut St. 573-442-8220 www.bleucolumbia.com Hours: 11 am–9 pm Mon,11 am–10 pm Tues–Thurs, 11 am–midnight Fri, 10 am–midnight Sat, 10 am–9 pm Sun

CC’s City Broiler $$$–$$$$ y1401 Forum Blvd.573-445-7772www.ccscitybroiler.comHours: 5 pm–10 pm daily

Chris McD’s Restaurant & Wine Bar$$–$$$$ y ((5+)1400 Forum Blvd. #6573-446-6237www.chrismcds.comHours: 4:30 pm–10 pm Mon–Sat, Closed Sun

Churchill’s $$$$ (2200 I-70 Drive S.W.(Holiday Inn Executive Center)573-445-8531Hours: 5:30 pm–10 pm Tues–Sat

glenn’s Café$$–$$$$ (y _ 29 S. Eighth St.573-875-8888 www.glennscafe.com

grand CruRestaurant$$–$$$$ ( _ y2600 S. Providence Road573-443-2600Hours: 11 am–late night Mon–Fri, 5 pm–late night Sat, Closed Sun

Jack’s gourmet $$–$$$$ ( y1903 Business Loop 70 E.573-449-3927www.jacksgourmetrestaurant.comHours: 4 pm–10 pm Mon–Sat, Closed Sun

LES BOuRgEOiS BiSTRO$–$$$$ ( y_12847 W. Highway BB, Rocheport573-698-2300www.missouriwine.comHours: 11 am–8 pm Tues-Sat, 11 am–3 pm Sun, Closed MonMar–Oct: 11 am–9 pm Tues–Sat, 11 am–3 pm Sun,Closed MonLes Bourgeois, situated on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River as it winds through a thick grove of trees, can easily claim one of the best views in central Missouri. One of Missouri’s largest wineries, every aspect of production, from the vineyard to the bottle, happens on-site. The famed appetizer every diner must sample is Gorgonzola cheesecake, served warm with basil pesto, tomato coulis and toasted Ellis Bakery bread.

Room 38 Restaurant& Lounge $–$$$y _(38 N. Eighth St.573-449-3838www.room-38.comHours: 11 am–1 am Mon-Sat, Closed Sun


Sophia’s $–$$$ y_(except Fri and Sat)3915 S. Providence Road573-874-8009www.addisonssophias.com/sophiasHours: 11 am–midnight Mon-Sat, 11 am–11 pm Sun

Sycamore$$$ y (800 E. Broadway573-874-8090www.sycamorerestaurant.comHours: 11 am–2 pm Mon–Fri, 5 pm–10 pm Mon–Sat, bar open until 11 pm Mon–Thurs and midnight Fri–Sat, Closed Sun

Trey $$$21 N. Ninth St. 573-777-8654Hours: 11 am–10 pm Tues–Sun

The Wine Cellar & Bistro $$$ ( y 505 Cherry St.573-442-7281www.winecellarbistro.comHours: 11 am–2 pm Mon–Fri, 5–10 pm Mon–Sat,5–9 pm Sun

lllinTernATionAlCafé Poland $ 807 Locust St.573-874-8929Hours: 10:30 am–7:30 pm Mon–Fri

CasablancaMediterranean grill $–$$ _ 501 Elm St. 573-442-4883 www.casablanca-grill.com Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Sat, Noon–5 pm Sun

Curries indianTogo Restaurant $2518 Business Loop 70 E.573-355-5357www.currieskitchen.comHours: 4 pm–10 pm Mon–Sun

günter Hans $1020 E. Broadway www.gunterhans.com Hours: 11 am–11 pm Mon–Sat

india’s House $–$$1101 E. Broadway573-817-2009Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm,5 pm–9:30 pm Mon–Sat,5 pm–9 pm Sun

international Café $–$$26 S. Ninth St.573-449-4560Hours: 11 am–9 pm daily

Oasis Mediterranean Cafe $ 2609 E. Broadway 573-442-8727 Hours: 10 am–8 pm Mon–Sat, 12–6 pm Sun

Olive Café $–$$ 21 N. Providence Road573-442-9004Hours: 10 am–9 pm Mon–Sat, 10 am–8 pm Sun

Rush’s Pizzeria& Bakery $–$$$ _1104 Locust St. 573-449-RUSH (7874) Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–2:30 am the next day Fri–Sat, 4 pm–10 pm Sun

Taj Mahal $–$$ (500 E. Walnut St., Suite 110573-256-6800Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm,5 pm–9:30 pm daily

lll iTAliAnBabbo’s Spaghetteria$$ _1305 Grindstone Parkway 573-442-9446 www.babbosspaghetteria.com Hours: 11 am–2 pm and5 pm–9 pm Mon–Thurs,11 am–2 pm and 5 pm–10 pm Fri, 5 pm–10 pm Sat, Noon–8 pm Sun

italian Village $–$$$ _711 Vandiver Drive #B573-442-8821Hours: 10 am–11 pm Sun–Thurs, 10 am–midnight Fri–Sat

The Pasta Factory$–$$ _ ( y3103 W. Broadway,Suite 109573-449-3948www.thepastafactory.netHours: 11 am–10 pm Sun–Thurs, 11 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat

lll mexicAnCarlito’s $ 12 Business Loop 70 E.573-443-6370Hours: 11 am–7 pm Mon–Fri, Closed Sat–Sun

El Jimador $ _3200 Penn Terrace573-474-7300Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Thurs,11 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat,11 am–9 pm Sun

El Maguey901 E. Nifong Blvd.573-874-381221 Conley Road573-443-7977Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon-Thurs, 11 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat

El Rancho $1014 E. Broadway573-875-2121Hours: 11 am–2 am Mon–Wed, 11 am–3 am Thurs–Sat, 11 am–11 pm Sun

Freebirds World Burrito 1020 E. Broadway, Suite F 573-474-1060 Hours: 11 am–10 pm daily www.freebirds.com

José Jalepeños $3412 Grindstone Parkway573-442-7388Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat

La Siesta Mexican Cuisine $-$$ _33 N. Ninth St.573-449-8788Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon–Wed, 11 am–3 am Thurs–Sat, 11 am– 8pm Sun

La Terraza grill $-$$ _(z128 E. Nifong Blvd., Suite B 573-815-1195www.LTMexican.com11 am–10 pm Mon–Thurs,11 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat,11 am–9pm Sun



Las Margaritas $10 E. Southampton Drive573-442-7500Hours: 9 am–11 pm Sun–Thurs, 11 am–11:30 pm Fri, 9 am–1 am Sat

Pancheros Mexican grill $421 N. Stadium Blvd. 573-445-3096 www.pancheros.com Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm Sun–Thurs, 10:30 am–11 pm Fri–Sat

Rio grande Mexican Restaurant $ 3306 W. BroadwayBusiness Park573-445-2946Hours: 11 am–10 pm Sun–Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat

Taqueria El Rodeo $ 805 E. Nifong Blvd.573-875-8048Hours: 9:30 am–10 pm daily

Tequila MexicanRestaurant $$ 3605 S. Providence Road573-256-1115Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat, Closed Sun

lll PizzAAngelo’s Pizzaand Steak House $ _ (4107 S. Providence Road573-443-6100www.angelospizzaandsteak.comHours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Sat, 11 am–9 pm Sun

Arris’ Pizza$–$$$ _ ( 1020 E. Green Meadows Road573-441-1199www.arrispizzaonline.comHours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat,11 am–10 pm Sun

Brooklyn Pizzeria $909 Cherry St. 573-449-2768 Hours: 11am–12am Sun–Thurs, 11am–2am Fri–Sat

g&D Pizzaria$–$$$ _ 2101 W. Broadway573-445-8336gdpizzasteak.comHours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Sat, Closed Sun

george’s Pizzaand Steak $–$$5695 Clark Lane573-214-2080Hours: 11 am–10 pm daily

gumby’s Pizza& Wings1201 E. Broadway573-874-8629, www.gumbyspizza.comwww.gumbyscolumbia.comHours: 10:30 am–2 am Mon–Wed, 10:30 am–3 am Thurs–Sat, 10:30 am–midnight Sun

Kostaki’s Pizzeria $$$ 2101 Corona Road #105573-446-7779www.kostakispizzeria.comHours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat, Closed Sun

Pickleman’sgourmet Café $–$$www.picklemans.com2513 Old 63 S.573-886-2300Hours: 10 am–2 am daily

1106 E. Broadway573-875-2400Hours: 10 am–2 am Sun–Wed, 10 am–2:30 am Thurs–Sat3103 W. Broadway, Suite 105 573-875-0400 Hours: 10 am–10 pm

Pizza Tree $1013 Park Ave.(in Mojo’s)573-8PIZZA5 (874-9925) Hours vary

Shakespeare’sPizza $–$$ _www.shakespeares.com227 S. Ninth St.573-449-2454Hours: 11 am–10 pm Sun–Thurs, 11 am–1:30 am Fri–Sat3304 W. Broadway Business Park Court #E 573-447-1202Hours: 11 am–10 pm Sun–Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat3911 Peachtree Drive573-447-7435Hours: 11 am–10 pm Sun–Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat

Southside Pizza& Pub $–$$3908 Peachtree Drive573-256-4221www.southsidepizzaandpub.comHours: 3 pm–1:30 am Mon–Fri, 11 am–1:30 am Sat,11 am–midnight Sun

Tony’s Pizza Palace $ 416 E. Walnut St.573-442-3188Hours: 11 am–2 pm Mon–Fri,4 pm–11 pm Mon–Thurs, 4 pm–12:30 am Fri–Sat,4 pm–9 pm Sun

lll SouThern& homeSTyleDexter’s BroasterChicken $711 Vandiver, Suite A573- 447-7259Hours: 10:30 am–10:30 pm, Mon–Sun

Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen $–$$$ 214 Stadium Blvd.573-443-5299www.jazzkitchens.comHours: 11 am–9 pm Sun–Mon,11 am–10 pm Tues–Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat

JJ’s Cafe $ (_600 Business Loop 70 W.573-442-4773www.jjscafe.netHours: 6:30 am–2 pm daily

Lee’s FamousRecipe Chicken2316 Paris Road573-474-53372200 W. Ash St., Suite 102 573-445-6650 www.showmelees.com Hours: 10 am–9 pmSun–Thurs, 10 am–10 pm Fri–Sat

Midway FamilyRestaurant6401 Highway 40 W.573-445-6542www.midwayexpo.comHours: 24 hours,7 days a week

Perche Creek Café $ 6751 Highway 40 W.573-446-7400Hours: 6 am–2 pmMon–Sat, 7 am–Noon Sun v


Named for the arches seen in magnificent churches, the cathedral-style engage-ment setting adds depth and distinction to the ring; by suspending the diamond, the arrangement allows the stone to sparkle from top to bottom. The halo trend also persists with a ring of ac-cent diamonds around the center stone. Cushion cuts are a contemporary classic and have rounded corners and larger facets — provid-ing even more opportunity for the light to catch.— moRGan mccaRTY

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on the town 130

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Lady’s 14-karat white gold diamond cathedral-style

engagement ring, available at L.C. Betz Jewelers($2,419.06 withoutthe center stone)

124 inside columbia November 2013 photos by sIlverbox photographers

a wedding story l by weddiNgs editor aNita Neal harrisoN

erin Walker and Eric Schweiss met through friends in 2009: One of Erin’s roommates was dating one of Eric’s roommates. Erin and Eric hit it off immediately. The University of Missouri students had so much in common, Erin says.

“He was in a Christian fraternity; I was in a Christian sorority. He was in the accounting program; I wanted to be in the accounting program. We began to talk and hang out a lot more, and we both knew very early on that we had something special.”

On Sept. 2, 2011, Eric and Erin went mini golfing, and then Eric told Erin he was taking her to dinner, but the restaurant was a surprise. Eric parked near the MU campus — which Erin found unusual — and then led Erin on

a walk into Peace Park. As soon as she realized they were going into the park, Erin knew what Eric had planned.

“We usually don’t just walk through Peace Park!” she explains.

Eric proposed on one knee in Peace Park, a spot he had chosen because Erin and he met at MU.

Eric and Erin were wed on Nov. 17, 2012, at First Baptist Church of Columbia. The Rev. Jacob Thorne officiated.

Just inside the sanctuary, antique silver pilsner vases held floral arrangements of white hydrangeas, white snapdragons, curly willow branches and seeded eucalyptus. The same flowers appeared at the front of the church in two more antique silver pilsner vases that stood on white pillar pedestals, and down the aisle, more white hydrangeas and greenery decorated the pews.

erin Walker & eric schweiss

MarriedNOVEMBER 17, 2012



the details

Bridal Gownsimply elegant bridal,

st. louis

Bridesmaids’ Gownsann Taylor

Hairstyling &bridal Makeup

The clip Joint

Photographysilverbox Photographers

Suits:Jos. a. bank

Florist:

alan anderson’sJust Fabulous!,

ashland

Videography:creative Photo

DJ:

aric bremer

Wedding Music:Prairie strings Quartet

Cakes:

edith Hall cakes

Rings:l.c. betz associates

Jewelers

Registry:crate & barrel; macy’s;

Target

Stationery:beth courtney designs

Rentals:

a-1 Rentals

Favors:The candy Factory

Erin wore a Jasmine Bridal gown made of Italian satin. The strapless gown featured a sweetheart neckline and ruched bodice with a trumpet skirt. At the waist, she added a sparkling Paloma Blanca belt of dupioni silk with crystal and pearl accents. Erin wore her hair up beneath a two-tiered veil with a rolled-ribbon edge. Her accessories included drop earrings with pearls and crystals and a matching pearl-and-crystal cuff bracelet. Her Badgley Mischka shoes were navy satin, open-toed evening pumps accented with a rhinestone brooch.

Erin carried a loose, hand-tied, round bouquet of white and green flowers that included hydrangeas, daisies and various roses. White satin ribbon wrapped the stems.

Erin’s bridesmaids wore knee-length silk taffeta strapless dresses in navy. The dresses featured an empire waist with pleated detail and seam pockets, and a matching navy grosgrain sash trimmed in chiffon. They carried a smaller version of the bridal bouquet, with navy satin ribbon wrapping the stems.

Eric and his groomsmen wore suits in midnight blue with white shirts and green silk ties. Eric’s boutonniere was a white rose with green accents and silver wire on the stem; his groomsmen wore boutonnieres of white spray roses with stems wrapped in green wire.


In preparing for the wedding, Erin and Eric focused much of their attention on the ceremony itself and took time to pick out Scriptures and music that were meaningful to them. The ceremony emphasized their Christian faith and their desire for Christ to remain at the center of their relationship.

Following the service, the celebration moved to the Hilton garden Inn conference center. Floor-length white tablecloths were paired with navy napkins; navy sashes accented white chair covers. The centerpieces featured candles, mirrors and white flowers in various arrangements, with green and navy ribbon accents. The antique silver pilsner vases from the ceremony also appeared at the reception, at the head table and parents’ tables.

The five-tiered square wedding cake featured a unique white-on-white design on each tier; a blue band wrapped the bottom of each tier, and the front of the middle layer sported a blue “S.” A mound of green hydrangeas topped off the cake, completing the wedding’s green, blue and white theme.

The groom’s cake was circular with a St. Louis Cardinals logo in the middle; the top and bottom edges were trimmed with baseball stitching.

The reception was full of fun and dancing.

“Our DJ did a great job of keeping people out on the dance floor, the food was great, and we just loved celebrating with all of the people we love,” Erin says.

Eric and Erin took a one-week honeymoon to Nassau, Bahamas, staying in the Sandals Royal Bahamian resort.

Today, Eric and Erin live in Ballwin, where both work as accountants. Erin is the daughter of Roger and Jill Walker of Columbia, and Eric is the son of Allen and Denise Schweiss of Farmington.

A 1947 Chevy Coupe servedas Eric and Erin’s escape car.The old car resisted startingup at first, but eventually,family members got it going.


Emily Barnett and Kit Doyle will marry on Jan. 4, 2014, in Cancun, Mexico. A send-off celebration will take place on New year’s Eve at Memorial Union on the University of Missouri campus. Emily is the daughter of Tom and Paula Barnett of Mexico, Mo. She graduated from

the University of Missouri in 2006 with a degree in business administration with an emphasis in management, and then earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from MU in 2008. She is currently studying for her master’s degree in nursing with a specialty as an adult/geriatric nurse practitioner at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Emily works as a clinical nurse coordinator at The University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City. Kit is the son of Dennis and Judy Doyle of De Soto. He graduated from the University of Missouri with dual degrees in photojournalism and Spanish in 2006, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in secondary education through the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He works as a high school science teacher with Teach for America in the Kansas City School District.

Page Dodam and Robert DeGraaff plan to marry on May 24, 2014, at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury in Fulton. High school sweethearts, the couple is tying the knot after four years of long-distance dating. Page is the daughter of John and ginny

Dodam of Columbia. She will graduate from the University of Missouri next May with a degree in secondary education with an emphasis in biology. Robert is the son of Bob and Lisa Degraaff. He will graduate from The College of William and Mary with a degree in accounting next May.

announcements

Haley Montgomery andTom Greenlee will marry on Dec. 30 at Tahaara Mountain Lodge in Estes Park, Colo. Haley is the daughter of Tom and Johnette Seibel of Columbia. She graduated from Rock Bridge High School in 1997 and currently works as a pharmacy technician at Interlock Pharmacy in

Columbia. Tom is the son of John and Wilma greenlee of Dixon. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry. Tom earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Iowa in 2005. He currently works as a pharmacy manager for Hy-Vee in Columbia.

Kate L. Gunn and Scott A. Wilson will marry on New year’s Eve at Firestone Baars Chapel on the Stephens College campus in Columbia. Kate is the daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth gunn of Columbia. She graduated from the University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business

with an emphasis in marketing, and earned a master’s degree in strategic leadership from Stephens College. Kate currently works as a regional advancement officer for the University of Missouri. Additionally, she is the executive director of Artrageous Fridays. Scott is the son of Janie Briggs and the late Jerry Wilson of Liberty. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri and the University of Missouri School of Law. Scott is a trial attorney and partner at the Hines Law Firm in Columbia. He also serves on the Board of governors of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys as well as the board of Kids’ Chance of Missouri, a charitable organization that provides scholarships for the children of injured workers.

Joyful occasionsmid-missouri brides and grooms share their happy news.

bridal blog

From her engagement to the end of the aisle, follow our bridal blogger (and local event planner) Anne Churchill on her journeyto becoming Mrs. Wes Hanks. Read more in “My Wedding Story” at www.InsideColumbia.net.

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Would you like to seeyour wedding featuredin Inside Columbia?Ask your photographer to send us aCD with 15 to 20 high-resolution photos from your wedding and reception, accompanied by a note that includes the bride and groom’s contact information.If your wedding is chosen for a feature, you will be contacted by a reporter who will interview you for the story. Photo disks will only be returned if accompanied bya self-addressed, stamped mailer. Mail the photo disk to Editor, Inside Columbia, 47 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203.

Katie Chitwood and Ben Carrier will wed on Aug. 2, 2014, at Linn Memorial United Methodist Church in Fayette. A reception will follow in the Kimball Ballroom on the Stephens College campus in Columbia. On April 21, 2013, Ben proposed to Katie at the spot on the University of Missouri’s campus where they met four years earlier. Following their engagement, Ben extended his visit to Columbia by two days so he and Katie could celebrate with friends. Katie is the daughter of Joe and Diane Chitwood of New Franklin. She plans to graduate from the University of Missouri with a Master of Accountancy in December. She will begin work as an audit associate with KPMg LLP in Kansas City in the fall of 2014. Ben is the son of Bill and Mary Carrier of Parkville. He graduated from the University of Missouri with a Master of Accountancy in 2012 and currently works as an audit associate with KPMg LLP in Kansas City.

130 inside columbia November 2013 photos by wally pFeFFer, [email protected]

on the town

Blufftop splendorThe University of Missouri Alumni Association Boone County Chapter sponsored its 10th annual Blufftop Splendor at Les Bourgeois on Oct. 1. The evening is an opportunity for members to enjoy fine wine and hors d’oeuvres from the vineyards above the Missouri River. Former chapter president Brian Fick founded the event and continues to serve as the chair.

Visit our online gallery@ www.InsideColumbia.net.

scott smith, brian Fick and Wally Pfeffer

larry Fuller and nita abbott

brian and Janna Fick, dennis Fitzgerald and deanna Wasman

leon and dianna Hoffsette with Jolene and bill schulz

dorothy and bill carner Gene and Pat Gerke dave and Joanne Rotert

Kim Prenger and carol Gardner sharon and Wayne mcdaniel


132 inside columbia November 2013 photos by wally pFeFFer, [email protected]

on the town

voluntary action Center Calender unveilingThe Voluntary Action Center hosted a party at Boone County National Bank on Sept. 29 to unveil its 2014 calendar. A dozen of Columbia’s community-minded citizens particpated in the inaugural fundraiser and raised $18,300 to support the center’s programming. Michele Spry, owner of Midway Electric, won the coveted cover spot for raising the most money.

Kat cunningham, michele spry, bob burchard, chris Kellogg, Paul land, chris belcher and cathy scroggs

Kat cunningham and sara emily lemone

chris belcher and mary colgin

cindy mustard and michele sprychris Kellogg

susan Gowin, lin Teasley and lea evans

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llona and Garry Weiss with cathy scroggs

Paul land and Kelsey meyer



Gary Thompson, Joe Henderson and bob Gerding

photos by ashley turner photography anD Carl neIzert, CreatIve photo

The Boys and girls Clubs of Columbia teamed up with Coach Robin Pingeton and Coach Frank Haith for the inaugural “Hoops For A Cause” fundraiser on Sept. 26 at the Mizzou Rec Center. It was a fun night of dinner and basketball with Club kids and the University of Missouri men’s and women’s basketball players. The event raised $65,000 to benefit Boys and girls Clubs programming for local youth.

stefan Jankovic and deshawn Harris

myauna Hayes and michelle Hudyn signed basketball

dianne drainer and Frank Haith Robin Pingeton

Janet smith, Pam bross, Ryan bross and Jack smith

Kaleb Hawkins, aaron steward, Torren Jones, stan Gerling, Wes clark,dr. Wayne Hawks, nyah adair, dana ehler, Jabari brown and deshawn Harris

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hoops fora Cause


136 inside columbia November 2013 photos provIDeD by ColumbIa College

Columbia College recently celebrated the dedication of the Brouder Science Center. Born of retired college President gerald Brouder’s desire to strengthen the college’s science program, the Brouder Science Center is a $14 million, 53,000-square-foot facility that provides students with state-of-the-art technology, visually arresting architecture and great faculty. The Brouder Science Center also provides enhanced instructional capabilities for the college’s science courses, including the forensic science program’s crime simulation lab and advanced labs for chemistry and biology.

sam Fleury and linda claycomb

brad stagg, Judy cunningham and John Yonker

Jolene and bill schulz susan brooks and cindy mustard

daisy and skip Grossnickle with Gayla miller

sarah and John Yonker with cindy Potternollie moore, martha eberhard and bill Johnston

on the town

Brouder science Center dedication

visit www.insidecolumbia.netto browse ouronline photogallery.



a neW vieW l by l.g. pattersoN

the buildings of downtown columbia appear to be in constant flux. it seems that buildings are torn down to become bigger and better, or

new businesses want to re-create their façade to portray their own brand.

i get it.Growth is necessary. but every now and then i see a bit of

the old columbia hidden under years of “growth” and i wonder about the decision process to cover it up.

For example, as they tear away the east side of the building that houses Poppy, i notice the woodwork that lurks beneath.

What made that person want to cover up that detail?

Was it to make the building more modern? Was it too costly to repair? or was it just easier?

i like it the way it was. “The way it was” is what gives our

town character. let’s not feel the need to grow out of that charm.

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

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44 stone public house ........................................ 77a-1 party & rental ...............................................129andrew stone optometry ................................... 18automated systems ............................................ 65ben F. batson, D.D.s. .............................................81bezler & green .......................................................35binghams .............................................................. 137bleu restaurant..................................................... 49blue tail medical group ......................................115boone County national bank ................................2boone hospital Center ...........................................8bush & patchett, l.l.C. ....................................... 119Callahan & galloway ............................................73Cancer research Center ...................................... 14Carpet one ............................................................. 15Centurylink ............................................................10Cevet tree Care ..................................................... 14Chez trappeur .......................................................131Coil Construction ................................................. 79Coley’s american bistro ...................................... 77Columbia area Career Center ........................... 43Columbia College .................................................. 41Columbia eye Consultant. .................................. 45Columbia landcare ...............................................33Columbia neurology ............................................. 16Columbia pool & spa ............................................ 16Columbia strength & Conditioning .................125Columbia’s Top Chefs. .................................... 43,137Columbia water & light .................................... 141Commerce bank ......................................................5Como Christian men’s Conference ................ 140Courtyard marriott .............................................. 65Creative surroundings ........................................20Curbstone .............................................................. 34D&h Drugstore ..................................................... 24D&m sound ........................................................... 29Dentistry by Design ..............................................35Despain Cayce Dermatology & medical spa ... 29DKb ........................................................................139Dog Daze playcare ...............................................64Downtown appliance ........................................ 144First midwest bank ............................................... 51Flow’s pharmacy .................................................... 18Focus on health Chiropractic ........................... 45Forum Christian Church .....................................125Frameworks gifts & Interiors ............................ 135gary b robinson Jewelers ..................................121glenn’s Cafe .......................................................... 77gregory h. Croll, m.D. ........................................ 133harper, evans, wade & netemeyer .................. 32hockman’s ata ..................................................... 19houlihan’s ............................................................... 71house of brokers, sara harper .......................... 79Impressions by sue ann .....................................131Inside Columbia. ..................................................... 47Interior Design associates ................................ 137Jazzercise ...............................................................121Jim’s lawn & landscaping ..................................64King’s Daughters .............................................52,53

Kliethermes homes & remodeling .................. 27Kpla ..........................................................................6lakota Coffee .......................................................127lC betz Jewelers .................................................. 141les bourgeois vineyards ....................................122little owl boutique ............................................... 21lizzi & rocco’s....................................................... 43macadoodles........................................................143Machens Advantage ....................................... 83-110macxprts ............................................................. 120major Interiors ...................................................... 47manor metal roofing ...........................................75martin Community Center .................................80miller, bales & Cunningham .............................. 133missouri Cancer associates ................................3missouri ear, nose and throat .........................80missouri symphony society. .............................. 68moresource Inc. ....................................................117mo-x .......................................................................75mustard seed ......................................................... 21mu veterinary medical teaching hospital .... 66neurology Inc. .......................................................113nh scheppers Distributing ................................ 38osage premium outlets ........................................7outdoor occasions .............................................139parkade plaza event Center ................................ 17pizza tree ............................................................... 76plaza Dental .......................................................... 49piano Distributors ............................................... 116postal & sign express ..........................................115riley smile Design ................................................ 67robinson’s Cleaners ............................................ 45room 38 .................................................................113rusk rehabilitation Center ..................................73sC events ..............................................................127scott’s Crane ......................................................... 47serenity valley winery ......................................... 71shakespeare’s pizza ............................................. 77shotgun pete’s bbQ shack .................................. 21socket ................................................................... 120southside pizza ..................................................... 76starr properties .................................................... 67state Farm, Cheryl Kelly ..................................... 118stephen rust Design studio .............................. 133stephens College ................................................. 119stifel nicolaus & Co. ...........................................131tallulahs ..................................................................41the Callaway bank ..........................................36,37the District ............................................................. 21the home store .....................................................81true/False Film Fest ............................................ 111university of missouri health Care ................... 13waddell & reed .................................................... 66whitehorse antiques. ........................................ 34willett & patton, D.D.s. ........................................ 31william woods university ................................ 135wilson’s Fitness .......................................................4women’s wellness Center ................................. 82woody’s gentlemen’s Clothiers. ...................... 23



several years ago, it was little more than a rhetorical question: What would Columbia be like if local progressives actually took control of our City Council and could change Columbia as they wished? What once seemed inconceivable became reality in April when progressives officially took control by voting out council representatives gary Kespohl and Darryl

Dudley. If there was ever a doubt in your mind about what might happen when the balance tilted, recent actions by the council ought to give you a pretty clear idea.

Council action during the last six months has been defined by a consistent string of 5-2 votes. The reasonably conservative, business-friendly duo of Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid and Fifth Ward council member Laura Nauser have found themselves in the minority on most

occasions, outnumbered by the progressive majority that makes up the rest of the panel.

Any doubts about the existence of a progressive agenda quickly dissipated following the Sept. 16City Council meeting when members voted 5-2 to adopt new building codes for the city. going against the recommendations of two separate citizen commissions that had worked on the codes for months, the council voted to align Columbia’s building codes with that of the stringent guidelines of the International Code Commission. After hours of testimony from individual citizens and members of these two commissions, our somewhat predictable council saw an opportunity to put forth its own agenda.

While changing building codes may seem fairly innocuous, the implications of this move have sent reverberations through an already weakened housing

market in our community. The modifications required by this new code automatically add thousands of dollars to the average cost of a starter home in Columbia. Those who closely monitor our local real estate market fear this increase will likely force the entry-level homebuyer out of the market. Only a handful of cities in the United States have adopted the full ICC code as it is written; most are either using previously set standards or some hybrid form of a compromise.

Proponents of the stricter code assert that the predicted energy savings associated with the new code could create as much as $294 in energy savings annually. Based on their own math, it will take 13 years for the average homeowner to get a return on this investment. Unfortunately, these upfront costs are likely to have the unintended effect of pushing many prospective, low-income buyers away from the dream of home ownership.

Regardless of the negative impact these new building codes may have on the local housing market and Columbia’s low-income citizens, these progressive City Council members can hold their heads high knowing that Columbia, Mo., is once again setting the national standard for do-gooders, tree huggers and wacky liberal thinking.

A similar progressive movement is underway with the city’s underutilized public transit system. Convinced that Columbians should be less reliant on their motor vehicles, City Council members are devising a scheme that would prop up the financial failings of our public transit system — a system that has been unresponsive, nonviable and impractical for decades.

While council members have avoided publicly announcing their intentions, there is a considerable amount of posturing that would leave City Hall watchers with the impression that council members are getting ready to pursue either a new sales tax or an increased property tax to further subsidize Columbia’s public transit system.

I am concerned about the empty buses I see all over town, but I am bothered more by the notion of throwing more money at the problem. I am also weary of any efforts to secretly divert funding to public transit coffers. It is being widely reported that now you cannot purchase a parking permit in certain downtown parking garages without also having to get a bus pass. Such a move by the city would imply that our parking utility is already subsidizing public transit.

The nonsense from our City Council seems almost endless — rest assured there is more to come. Unfortunately little will change unless the citizens of Columbia are willing to pay attention and hold council members accountable for their actions. While most cities are worried about financial solvency, creating jobs and public safety, five members of our council are busy pushing forward their own personal agendas. Let us hope that an engaged citizenry stops them in their tracks before they bankrupt our city.

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