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LEARNING Supervising Editor
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New hobbies to consider. Page 4
A busy sewing machine project. Page 6 News Editor
Folks work to preserve music. Page 8 Laura Johnston
Arts group enriches the state. Page 10
Creative Editor
Miss the music you love? Page 11
Paige Cox
BUSINESS Photo Editor
Bluestem changes hands. Page 12 Shauna Yates
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Runjie Wang
FITNESS Mitchell Bartle
No pain, no gain. Crossfit. Page 20
Profile: Brent Hazelrigg. Page 22 Staff Writers
Mauricio Venegas
Looking for a new sport? Page 25 Olivia Garrett
Zachary Foor
CARYN MEYER/Missourian Siena DeBolt
Jim Weisbrook repairs a sewing machine to send to countries around the world so people can Alyssa Shikles
provide clothing for their families and even start a business. Julia Hansen
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LEARNING
Pouring passion into artistic hobbies could help the aging process
By Olivia Garrett
A
nn Marie McGarry-Papick, 65, never wore such as dance, music and visual art. n Do you have any physical limitations?
ballet slippers or tap shoes as a child. Children almost always try to express them- Success can be measured in a lot of different
While many of the children who fill
selves in an artistic form, said Carolyn Dye, ways.
dance classes quit the hobby early on,
McGarry-Papick didn’t start dancing until later in member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute “Success doesn’t mean that you have to go do a
life. Advisory Council. whole program on stage for someone,” said Emily
“It seems to be a part of the human need to Edgington Andrews, MU Community Music Pro-
Four to five times a week, the Rocheport resi-
express yourself and to explore the world around gram Director.
dent makes her way to Dancearts of Columbia’s
bright rehearsal space to learn different forms of you through some form of art,” Dye said. Success can mean making it through a lesson
Numerous research studies have documented or finishing a project, Edgington Andrews said.
dance.
the role that active participation in the arts can What’s important is that you know what you want
McGarry-Papick is just one of many adults over to do and where you want to be.
50 taking dance lessons at the studio. have on aging. One 2014 review of 31 previous
studies on the subject found “overwhelmingly pos- “Some people are always going to be in the
Tap is the most popular class for adults, co-own- beginning class, but as long as they’re having fun
itive” outcomes, including improvements in mem-
er and director of Dancearts of Columbia Marie that’s OK,” Robertson said.
ory, creativity, everyday competence, balance and
Robertson said. The studio also offers adult classes
quality of life. Even with physical limitations related to aging,
in modern, jazz and ballet dancing.
Older adults should answer these questions older adults can remain involved in the arts. Danc-
“It’s good for your health; it’s good socially,” ers can still participate by modifying moves to fit
before launching a new artistic pursuit:
Robertson said. “It gets you out of the house.” their ability, Robertson said, and a music instruc-
n What are you passionate about?
Robertson said she has noticed an increase in tor can help an aspiring musician address fatigue
interest from retired adults and empty nesters in n How serious is your interest? or muscle pain, according to Edgington Andrews.
recent years. n Do you want to become a master or just have “Just because we’re older doesn’t mean that we
Columbia offers a wealth of opportunities for fun? can’t do certain things,” McGarry-Papick said.
older adults to get involved in artistic pursuits n Are you willing to spend time and money? “Your body can do more than you think it can.”
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LEARNING
Volunteers ending poverty stitch by stitch

Retirees in Columbia make repairs to donated machines By Alyssa Shiklese
CARYN MEYER/Missourian
Jim Weisbrook is a retired employee from IBM who volunteers a couple of days a week to repair sewing machines. “A lot of the machines come in, and repair shops won’t even repair them
because it’d be way too expensive, but since we’re volunteers, we’ll do a lot of repairs an actual sewing machine shop wouldn’t do,” he said.
T
hree years ago, 32 sewing machines A group of about a dozen retired volunteers keep Fortunately, people began volunteering to repair
were delivered to missions on the border the Sewing Machine Project going. They take the sewing machines. Today, the volunteers repair
between south Texas and Mexico. donated sewing machines, repair them and send hundreds of machines each year, and the demand
Using the machines with donated fabric them around the world to women in countries such continues to grow. In the year 2008, the project
and supplies, mission workers taught women in the as Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras and Kenya, hoping sent out 75 sewing machines. Ten years later, it
border towns to sew — an essential skill they could to help break the cycle of poverty in those areas. shipped 323 machines to locations around the
use to make a living or repair clothes for their The project developed out of an organization globe.
families. called Mobility Worldwide, which builds and sends Jim Sandfry and Jim Weisbrook are two of the
At the end of the class, the women were able to hand-cranked three-wheeled carts to disabled citi- volunteers working for the project. In a workshop
keep the machines and the supplies that came with zens in dozens of countries. filled with hundreds of donated machines, they
them. Today, these women are thriving and have Originally, machines that needed repair were tinker for hours, fixing machines that many shops
even used the machines to pass sewing skills along sent to a local shop. The repair shop donated the would consider irreparable.
to young girls in the community. time to repair them free of charge. It took a fair The machines are then cleaned, packaged and
All of this began in a little workshop in Columbia amount of time to get machines repaired and limit- shipped to places where organizations such as
called the Sewing Machine Project. ed the number of machine that could be shipped. Partners for Care and Kenya Relief can distribute

them. All the machines are in nized that many people When the sewing
excellent condition by the time around the world have machines are
they are sent. poor eyesight and can’t repaired, they are
Sandfry was the very first see well enough to sew. packed in a box with
volunteer for the project and Since then, they supplies. “We put
has been working on sewing have also sent reading about $25 worth
machines almost every day for glasses plus tennis of supplies in each
11 years. box and then donate
balls and wooden cars,
“My boss used to tell me, a machine,” Jim
donated by groups
‘You don’t treat the poor poorly, Weisbrook said. Three
Jim,”’ Sandfry said. “That has around the state. tennis balls and two
become our motto. Everything “We once got a pic- wooden toy cars are
we give is in top condition.” ture back of a lady packed into the box
He said the project has grown sitting with her sewing as well. “The women
dramatically since he began. machine, reading her get the machine and
The team has expanded to 11 Bible with her glasses the equipment, so the
volunteers, including Weisbrook, on,” Sandfry said. “It kids need something
whom Sandfry recruited to the was the first time she too,” he said.
group in 2015. had been able to read CARYN MEYER
The machines are sent with the Bible in years.” Missourian
carts from Mobility World- The recipients of the
wide and include items such as machines aren’t the only ones
thread, fabric and scissors.
“The box comes self-con-
affected by the project. Volun-
teers say they find joy and ful-
“I like the fact that I can do something
tained enough to make a couple
pieces of clothing,” Weisbrook
fillment in working together to
confront the problem of poverty
meaningful in retirement. I’m not a sports person
said. “After that, they’ve made
some money and can run it on across the world. or anything, so it gives me something useful to do
“I like the fact that I can do
their own.”
The boxes also contain a few something meaningful in retire- that provides help for an individual.”
surprises. After receiving pho- ment,” Weisbrook said. “I’m not
tographs from recipients of the a sports person or anything, so
machines, the group noticed the it gives me something useful JIM WEISBROOK
children didn’t have any toys to do that provides help for an project volunteer
to play with. They also recog- individual.”
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LEARNING
Carrying the tune: Statewide program

By Olivia Garrett
O
ld-time fiddler Robert local communities, and they do have a historical
Cathey plays an instru- background,” Missouri Folk Arts Program special-
ment that is a little odd in ist Deb Bailey said. “But they’re also practiced in
size, with more age and the present day.”
wear than your average violin. Since its inception, more than 500 masters and
Over the years, Cathey has apprentices have participated in the program,
acquired at least a dozen instru- teaching and learning everything from gospel
ments plucked from the attics of music, blues and jazz to saddle-making, basket-
friends and acquaintances, but making, blacksmithing and jon boat building.
this violin is his favorite. On it, he There are over 40 similar folk art programs
can play dozens of tunes he has throughout the country, although Missouri’s is one
inherited from other fiddlers. of the oldest. The art forms sponsored by the pro-
Cathey studied under master gram are not generally taught in schools. Most are
fiddler John Williams, who was instead passed on through one-on-one sessions.
sponsored by the Traditional Arts “It really evolved out of a national desire to pre-
Apprenticeship Program. The serve back in the ‘60s and ‘70s and an acknowledg-
apprenticeship, run by the Mis- ment that we did have a cultural heritage and it is
souri Folk Arts Program, works to diverse,” Bailey said. “There was a feeling that it
preserve and pass on traditional was going to disappear at that time.”
MADISON PARRY/Missourian arts to future generations. It seems to be working — more than 10 appren-
In his home dedicated to his instruments, Bob Cathey prepares to play a tune on Every year, it helps eight tices have come back to the program as teachers
his favorite violin in Hallsville. The violin was a gift from John Williams, a teacher “supremely good” masters teach since it began 34 years ago. Williams — Cathey’s
and good friend whom Cathey met through an apprenticeship-style program he their arts to students who have teacher — was himself an apprentice.
participated in. “Crazy John is what we like to call him sometimes,” Cathey said shown dedication and a willing- “It is a call, I think, for people to realize that
with a laugh. ness to continue the art form. they can find people who are very creative within
“Often these arts emerge out of their own community,” Bailey said.
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historical link to Missouri to emphasize for me the passed down mouth to ear.
— any art that is currently importance traditional He said he particu-
practiced in Missouri is arts have on human devel- larly enjoys playing the
fair game. Bharatanatyam opment,” Dence said. “To “tie-hacker” music brought
dance, Vietnamese dragon me, the most fundamental to Missouri by workers who
dance, South Sudanese thing you can give to a kid laid down railroad tracks.
drumming and Slovenian is the appreciation of their Cathey, who doesn’t read
button-box accordion-play- own culture, their own her- music, learned to play the
ing are just a few of the itage.” traditional way by listening
arts that have been prac- In some places in Missou- and watching others. Now
ticed. ri, art forms have already
he says he can learn to
“In this country of immi- died out, such as the build-
play just about any tune he
grants, it’s now even more ing of jon boats on the Gas-
hears once he figures out
important than ever that conade River region, Bailey
we recognize the value of said. Aluminum jon boats how to whistle it.
all the traditions that are have replaced the flat-bot- “It’s vastly important just
shaping our lives,” partici- tomed wooden boats that to remember where we’ve
pant Carmen Dence said. were once popular for tra- been in our country,” he
Since 1993, Dence has versing Missouri’s rivers. said.
taught eight apprentices “I think in some cases “You want to keep your
Colombian folk dance, we would have lost a few eyes focused on the future
including the cumbia style examples of art in the state moving forward while at
the same time never forget- MADISON PARRY/Missourian
she has practiced since her without (the apprenticeship
childhood in Barranquilla, program),” Bailey said. ting where you’ve been and Fiddler Bob Cathey plays a lively fiddler’s tune on his favorite violin, one of Cathey’s
Colombia. She also taught The style of folk music how you got to where you collection of roughly 15 violins that he keeps in a special room in his home. “I try to
one apprentice costume Cathey plays, known as are today.” practice a little bit every day,” Cathey said.
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issouri can count a number “We are the voice for the arts indus-
of major victories in arts try in Missouri,” Iman said.
over past decades: Members of Missouri Citizens for the
Arts are spread out across the state.
• Establishing the Percent for Art pro- Columbia has 12 member organiza-
gram in towns and cities across the tions, including the Office of Cultural
state. This sets aside 1 percent of the Affairs, “We Always Swing” Jazz
budget for any new construction that Series and the Missouri Symphony.
is worth $1 million or more in a city or Lobbying the arts organizations
town. increases funding for arts to improve
• Passage of the non-residential ath- the overall health of the economy,
letes and performers income tax, which provides additional educational outlets
leaves 60 percent of its earnings to the and allows members of a community to
Missouri Arts Council. experience different cultures.
• Allocating at least $200 million to arts In Columbia, the Office of Cultural
funding across the state since 1980. Affairs stimulates the economy by allo-
Missouri Citizens for the Arts played cating funds for the arts and encour-
a key role in all of these triumphs. aging the work of artists in the city.
The nonprofit advocacy organization The office distributes around $100,000
understands the value arts have in to more than 30 arts organizations in
communities. Its mission is to lobby for Columbia annually, said Sarah Dresser,
more financial support for arts across manager of the office.
the state. The money helps Columbia attract
Educating lawmakers about the visitors, create jobs and encourage res-
importance of funding arts is the focal idents to indulge in all the arts oppor-
point, said Kyna Iman, government tunities available. Arts funding has a
109 N Keene St | Columbia affairs consultant for the organization.

Established in 1980, Missouri Citi-
ripple effect on the economy.
“If someone goes out to an event,
zens for the Arts relies on members they will not only pay for the ticket,
573-443-2007 around the state to keep its operations
running. The incentive to become
they will likely get dinner, pay for
parking and even hire a babysitter for
www.solsticeseniorlivingcolumbia.com members and keep funding the non-
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their children,” Dresser said. “If our
arts community wasn’t as strong in
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LEARNING
ple would want to move here or attend
school here.”
For many, the arts add a social value
to their lives through the enrichment of Places to hear music you grew up with
Arts funding also creates new educa- cultural experiences.
tional paths in the city. “We Always Swing” Jazz Series By Olivia Garrett
The Missouri Symphony, for exam- sets up jazz concerts throughout the When the urge to hear music other than of the collection on-sight, only members
ple, focuses on outreach and exposure year and offers a free library of jazz today’s latest hits strikes, consider these can borrow from the collection. Duke
to classical music. The symphony was recordings. Last year, the Jazz Series spots where you can hear everything from Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday,
able to recieve a $10,249 grant from the received a $10,706 grant from the jazz and folk to the rock ‘n’ roll jams of Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk all
Missouri Arts Council in 2018. Office of Cultural Affairs, said Josh the ‘60s. have a place in the historically rich library
The professional branchof the Sym- alongside modern musicians.
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“We want to make classical music said. for sale, but the business is as much a music throughout the spring and fall.
available to as many people as we can “To have a room with nearly 300 museum as it is a store. Each machine Performers from across the country have
possibly reach.” said Courtney Bouska, people singing along with a Hispanic is a time capsule filled to the brim with a been filling the air of the small town of
administrative director of the Sym- artist without actually knowing Span- wide range of nostalgic sounds. Visitors Lupus with Americana jams and folk
phony Society. “We want them to start ish is a beautiful thing,” Chittum said. can listen, dance or buy on Thursday, Fri- rhythms since 2003.
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here or attend school here.” performances. The series also provides ed shows and casual jam sessions high-
jazz enthusiasts access to thousands of lighting the music of the river region. The
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Bluestem team passes management to familiar faces

Partners enjoy engaging with customers and artists at shop By Siena DeBolte
YANRAN HUANG/Missourian
Sandy Litecky, one of the original founders of Bluestem Missouri Crafts, cuts decorative paper at the shop. Litecky has worked at the shop since 1983. She said the shop provides an outlet
for local artists and those from eight nearby states.
A “What was always at the front of their mind

fter one of the original founders died in
2013 and the rest stepped away from the
business in 2017, Sandy Litecky was the
last remaining original member of the Bluestem and at the front of ours, too, was to be fair to the
Missouri Crafts team.
With two vacant partnership positions, Litecky artists and to really help them promote their work
found Gunilla Murphy and Paula McFarling, who
thought the job might be a fun challenge after and connect them to the customers.”
retirement. The three joined forces in the first
management change at Bluestem since 1983. GUNILLA MURPHY
The localized craft store was started 36 years
ago as a place to display the work of the five Bluestem Missouri Crafts partner
original partners and other local artists in Mis-
souri. Over time, the businesses expanded to
include artists from the eight bordering states. tabletop art and more. For creatures of the kitch- for at least 20 years.
The store sells a variety of hand-crafted prod- en, there are baking dishes, table linens, serving “I must say, as a new partner, those older part-
ucts, from home and garden products to kitchen- pieces, pitchers and glasses, among other items. ners set up the business very well,” McFarling
ware to toys for babies and children. Items for Murphy, 64, and McFarling, 69, both textile said. “They had a lot of systems, and over time
the home include bowls, vases, frames, lighting, artists, estimate they have worked with Bluestem they changed them, so the systems we have now,

would be working so and to really help them promote their work and con-
hard. nect them to the customers,” Murphy said.
“When I was first con- “We always try to display the artists’ work as well
sidering being a partner, as we can,” Murphy said. “If it’s not selling in one
I was like, ‘Oh, I don’t side of the store, we move it to the other side of the
know what I’m gonna store. We try to think about how to show it off the
do when I take over. I’m best to our customers.”
gonna have to bring a Both Murphy and McFarling said they took over
book or knit or some- these positions in large part because of their emo-
thing,’” Murphy said,” tional connection to Bluestem.
but forget that. There’s “I worked here many Christmas seasons, and
always plenty to do.” when my daughter was in college, she would work
When they aren’t here at Christmas, too,” McFarling said. “It does
working with their stable have a soft place in my heart.”
of artists, the partners They say their favorite part of working at the
vote to decide which store is engaging with customers and artists.
YANRAN HUANG/Missourian new art to display in the “They’ll come in with some vague idea of some-
Gunilla Murphy folds and arranges towels Feb. 27 at Bluestem Missouri Crafts in Columbia. shop. Two of the three thing they want for a person or a spot in their
Murphy and Paula McFarling joined the local art shop one year ago after some of the original partners have to agree house where they need to put a piece of artwork,”
founders retired from the business.
for it to be displayed, and McFarling said. “It’s so much fun to help them think
we owe to the founding mothers.” the art must fit with the through, go through the process and ask them ques-
Since she now lives in Carbondale, Illinois, aesthetic of the shop. tions.”
Litecky handles bookkeeping, while McFarling and Bluestem, Murphy believes, is well-regarded They enjoy doing it so much that they’ve sacri-
Murphy handle the day-to-day operations and the among artists because of its understanding of the ficed their retirement time for the business.
website. McFarling works with wholesale artists, industry. “We’re basically doing this because we enjoy it,”
and Murphy handles consignment artists. Going “What was always at the front of their mind and Murphy said. “When it stops being enjoyable, that’s
into the partnership, neither of them imagined they at the front of ours, too, was to be fair to the artists when we’ll stop.”
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James Whitt gives a helping hand

to minority business owners
African-American Heritage Trail marks community’s history
By Mauricio Venegase
S
tories about the Sharp End black busi-
ness community in Columbia take James
Whitt back to his childhood in Fort
Wayne, Indiana.
He makes an instant connection to prosper-
ous black businesses in Columbia and those
in his hometown.
“We had our small black business commu-
nity that thrived when I was growing up,”
Whitt remembered. “I was too young to go to
most of these businesses, but I would always
hear stories about them.”
Columbia’s Sharp End vanished during the
‘50s and ‘60s; the black business community
in Fort Wayne did too. All that is left are the
anecdotes.
“The experience we had with our black
business community is something that hap-
pened all around the country, and it left a bit-
ter taste in the mouths of black people,” said
Whitt, who moved to Columbia in 2001 and
became involved here, spending 10 years on
Columbia’s School Board.
Simple conversations about women and
minority businesses led to the formation of
the Sharp End Heritage Committee in 2016.
Whitt, then 69, became its first chairman.
So far, the committee has marked several
Sharp End business locations with historical
plaques, part of an ongoing project Whitt
oversees called the African-American Her-
ETHAN WESTON/Missourian itage Trail. The purpose is to celebrate the
James Whitt stands in front of a historical marker denoting the location of the historically black business district in Columbia. contributions of about 30 former black busi-
The sign says the Sharp End district was known as the “cultural heart of the black community” in Columbia. nesses and individuals. Whitt said the Afri-
can-American trail should be ready some-
time this spring.
“Their stories, along with what happened to the Sharp “Their stories, along with what happened
to the Sharp End, must be known so that, as
End, must be known so that, as a community, we don’t a community, we don’t make the same mis-
takes in the future,” he said.
make the same mistakes in the future.” Also in 2016, he took on a job as coordina-
tor of the supplier diversity program for the
city. Once again, a simple conversation led to
the creation of the position.
JAMES WHITT Whitt serves as a resource to help add
businessman women- and minority-owned businesses to

Columbia. One of his main functions is holding ketball. He grew up in Fort Wayne in a large
one-on-one consultations with business owners household with eight siblings. His father estab-
and entrepreneurs to point them in the right lished his own church there, and his mother
direction for success. worked at a hospital before dedicating her life
Anthony Conway is one of them. He worked
in several jobs over the past four years, includ- “Sometimes it’s to her children.
Growing up, Whitt’s main interests were
ing as a custodian at Lafferre Hall at MU. His
dream, though, was to own a used-car dealer- about sitting down religion and playing sports, mainly basketball,
which he also played in college. He graduated
ship. After working with Whitt for a year and a
half, Conway decided to resign from MU when and talking to people with a bachelor’s degree from Indiana Institute
of Technology and later earned a master’s in
the infrastructure for his dealership was in
place and focus fully on his new business. to understand what business administration from Indiana Univer-
sity.
“I don’t think opening the business would
have been possible without Mr. Whitt. He’s they’re going through His wife, Annelle Whitt, is also deeply
involved in public life as the district coordi-
been my mentor throughout the process,” Con-
way said. “He has a big heart, and he has pro- and providing nator for the MAC Scholars program in the
Columbia Public Schools.
vided me with information, resources, and his
time which have been vital along the way. a helping hand James Whitt will step down from the School
Board in April but will continue his other
“You can’t put a value on someone like Mr.
Whitt.” whenever you’re civic responsibilities. His dual role will keep
him in the position of planning for the future
Managing both roles is a challenge for Whitt,
but he said being involved with the community there.” of minority businesses in Columbia while
while taking advantage of his deep understand- cementing their place in the history of the
ing of the business world is rewarding. community.
“Sometimes it’s about sitting down and
JAMES WHITT For now, Whitt, 72, shows no signs of slowing
talking to people to understand what they’re businessman down. He says that the hard work and learning
going through and providing a helping hand that comes with leadership helps his mind stay
whenever you’re there,” he said. active and “keeps him young.”
Whitt’s trajectory in the business world “I have never thought about stopping,” Whitt
includes working at General Electric for 23 said. “As long as I have something to give back
years, starting his own business and creating a to the community I will continue to do every-
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BUSINESS
How to confront age discrimination in the workplace

By Siena DeBolt
The Missouri Human Rights Act was amended such a way that’s not going to make it impossible to the employer and employee work through the prob-
two years ago to be in further compliance with continue working there.” lem.
federal anti-discrimination statutes. The act makes Werts said a significant factor in the decision is “That sometimes works, sometimes doesn’t, and
it unlawful to include age preferences in job adver- understanding the amount of time the case may sometimes a lawsuit is necessary,” Werts said.
tisements, although it’s not illegal for employers to require for resolution. “I would say that the most One benefit of filing a case is that the ones mak-
ask for a date of birth. common amount of time it takes for a case is prob- ing a complaint have an opportunity to stand up for
Age discrimination is cited in workplace com- ably 18 months but sometimes they last two or their rights.
plaints when an employee is fired and replaced three years,” Werts said. Additionally, the complainant can gain the finan-
by a younger person; an employee isn’t hired for a cial means needed to continue working, even at a
position because of age; or an employee’s age is the File a complaint lower wage.
subject of disdain or ridicule. After reflection, if a decision is made to move “We try to find out what the economic loss is of
If someone believes he or she faces age discrim- forward with the case, a complaint can be filed this person not being able to work,” Werts said. “If
ination, a complaint can be filed with the Missouri directly through the Missouri Commission on they get another job, is there a difference in their
Commission on Human Rights, with or without a Human Rights or at the federal level through the wage from the last job? If so, there’s a chance that
lawyer. The case can be resolved within or outside Equal Opportunity Commission. person can get the means to make up for that dif-
the legal system. Werts said it’s important to note that the victim ference.”
Todd Werts, an attorney for Lear Werts LLP in has 180 days from the last allegation of discrimina-
Columbia, has advice for those who are considering tion to file the charge. Common fees
filing a discrimination complaint. “The first step of a litigated case is to make sure Hiring a lawyer can be costly. Filing on a con-
that no matter how you handle it, if it’s something a tingency-fee basis, where attorneys is paid a per-
Assess the matter person wants to pursue, they file it on time,” Werts centage of what they earn for the injured party, is
Werts said the first thing to do is take a step back said. “Don’t just sit on a person’s right if they want common, according to Werts.
and ask if the situation can be resolved in person or to do something about it. The time limit is really However, there are also other considerations to
through the company’s human resources office. key.” protect and correct the wrongdoing. “Anti-discrim-
“If a person is continuing to work there, an ination lawsuits have what they call a fee-shifting
employment relationship is a relationship, nonethe- Process of investigation provision, which means that if the employee wins,
less,” Werts said. “There is some value in trying to After filing, the commission has another 180 one of the things they get from the employer is an
address the issue, bring attention to the issue and days to investigate the case. Usually, the commis- amount to pay for the reasonable fees incurred
bring in someone that can do something about it, in sion will use a conciliation process, where it helps because they had to file a lawsuit,” Werts said.
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BUSINESS
With courtesy, business complaints can be resolved successfully

By Mauricio Venegas
The clothing you ordered online was never deliv- sumer reviews, a rating ranging between A and F, 4. Be patient and flexible.
ered. and a record of complaints filed against them. The process of resolving a consumer complaint
The contractor you hired promised to finish your People should also talk to friends and family might take an extended period of time, so keep
living room, but months have gone by and it’s still about businesses. The more knowledgeable the that in mind. Customers also must be aware that
bareboned. customer, the more likely a transaction will be they may need to be open to a compromise to
You believe a local business is scamming cus- solid. achieve their goal and rectify the matter.
tomers.
What can you do about it? 2. Try to resolve a complaint directly. 5. Maintain professionalism.
Such situations can make life unpleasant, but a Businesses want consumers to be satisfied, so When dissatisfied with a product or service, a
smart move is to file a complaint with the proper consumer might be fuming. That is not the time to
they are often willing to work with them to resolve
authority. complain. Take a cooling-off break to think clear-
a complaint and avoid further issues. Be sure to
The system isn’t perfect and not every com- ly before filing a complaint. It is also key to stay
save and provide all the necessary details and doc-
plaint is resolved, but customers can take steps to away from foul language.
umentation regarding the issue to the business.
increase the possibility of success. Provide details.
Be patient and flexible. Above all, remain profes-
3. Be clear and complete. 6. Submit a review.
sional. When businesses excel, they are often compli-
Chris Nuelle of the Missouri attorney general’s If this direct method doesn’t solve the problem,
mented and reviewed positively by consumers.
office and Michelle Gleba, Columbia regional reach out to the Better Business Bureau or the
The opposite should happen when a business fails
director for the Better Business Bureau, provide attorney general’s office for guidance.
to satisfy the needs of a customer.
tips on ways to be effective when resolving a dis- To be able to assist consumers, both offices need Reviews, complaints, comments and other forms
pute. as many details as possible — name of the compa- of feedback are valuable to future customers. It
ny, address, contact information, the exact issue helps them know whether a business can be trust-
1. Check out the business. with the organization, names of everyone involved, ed.
Researching a business before using a service or payment method, contracts, receipts, e-mails and Ranting on social media is not always appropri-
buying a product can prevent potential problems. text messages. ate or helpful, so be sure to use a platform where
The Better Business Bureau has profiles of busi- For a complaint to be resolved, a thorough histo- people will be able to read feedback provided by
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One man’s surplus is another one’s treasure: Whether you’re

looking for furniture or cars, an auction could be your best bet
Auctions happen both live and online, so choose what’s best for you By Mauricio Venegase
Live auctions
MU Surplus Property
What: Property no longer needed by MU is sold
at public auction.
Where: Surplus Warehouse, 1507 Capen Park
Road, Columbia
Contact: 573-882-5053; surplus@umsystem.edu.
Payment: Cash, checks, credit cards.
Website: www.surplus.missouri.edu .
Details: Public auctions are held every three to
four weeks and usually take place on Wednesdays.
Typical items include desks, chairs, shelving and
tables; electronic equipment such as cables, mon-
itors and mice; and miscellaneous items such as
cleaning supplies and equipment. Note: Items such
as chairs, cabinets, and desks can be sold to the
public on Tuesdays and Thursdays before auction
dates as long as the cost is under $100.
Missouri Equipment Auction hosted by Missouri

Auto Auction
What: Missouri Equipment Auction sells vehicles
owned by different corporations or by various
governmental departments to the public that are
no longer in use, as well as state-owned equipment
that is no longer being used. ANTRANIK TAVITIAN/Missourian
Where: 421 N. Rangeline Road, Columbia. Liz Cherrington, at left, and Cody Boswell run a vehicular equipment auction at The Missouri Equipment Auction. The auction
Contact: 573-886-0032; https://www.facebook. had an array of used work vehicles ranging from Bobcat utility vehicles to large flatbed trucks sold to the public in person
com/missouriequipmentauction/. and online.
Payment: Missouri Equipment Auction accepts
checks with a letter of guarantee from the bank the state and state organizations
and cash including a $500 deposit provided at the can be purchased by the public.
time of receiving a bidder badge. Contact: 800-613-0156; Custom-
Website: https://www.missouriequipmentauction. erService@GovDeals.co.m
com. Website: www.govdeals.com.
Details: Missouri Auto Auction hosts the Missou- Details: GovDeals provides a
ri Equipment public auction on the last Friday of platform for several governmental
every month. These public auctions start at noon departments in Missouri to redis-
and the duration usually ranges between an hour tribute property or equipment that
and an hour and a half. Equipment and vehicles isn’t being used. The Missouri
sold at the auctions can be owned by governmental State Agency for Surplus Property
organizations such as public utilities and public (MOSASP), Boone County gov-
municipalities or be surplus to construction com- ernment, and the city of Columbia
panies, agricultural companies and charitable make their surplus property avail-
organizations. able to the public through Gov-
Governmental departments that provide equip- Deals. MU surplus property can
ment and vehicles sold at the Missouri Equipment also be purchased on the website.
Auction include the city of Columbia, the city of GSA Auctions ANTRANIK TAVITIAN/Missourian
Jefferson and Boone County government. The What: Federally-owned equip- Tat Henderson calls out bids during a round of auctioning at The Missouri
main corporations that make equipment and ment and surplus property is sold Equipment Auction. Henderson observed members of the crowd and waited notify
vehicles available to the public at these auctions to the public. the auctioneer of bids through a series of hand signals.
are Ameren, OATS Transit, and CenturyLink. Contact: 866-333-7472, Option 3;
Equipment and vehicles available at the Missouri gsaauctionshelp@gsa.gov. the opportunity to bid on a wide variety of Federal
Equipment Auction can be viewed online prior to Website: gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/gsaauc- property and equipment within specified periods
the auction. tions/. of time. Items available can range from office
Details: Federally owned property that is in the equipment and furniture to scientific lab equip-
Online Auctions hands of the Missouri State Agency for Surplus ment, electronic equipment, heavy machinery and
GovDeals Property (MOSASP) and is no longer in use is vehicles.
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BUSINESS
Considering a career change? Here’s where to find guidance

By Zachary Foor
Older adults, retired or not, may want to try a cation
new career path. Training and certification are ■■ Average cost of training: $842 TRAINING CENTERS
available for career advancement in many lines of ■■ Length of training: Eight to 10 weeks
work, but not all of the jobs listed require certifi- ■■ Local training provider: Columbia Area Columbia Area Career Center
cation to seek a job. Career Center
573-214-3803
For jobs where certification is required, the cost
of training ranges from $89 to $6,000. The length Heating, AC and refrigeration installer 4230 S. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65203
of training varies, but generally it can be as short ■■ Job description: Installs, cleans and main- MU Rec Complex
as one month or as long as two years. tains HVACR systems. 573-882-2066
■■ Expected annual salary: $44,600 213 Rothwell Gymnasium Columbia, MO 65211
Bookkeeper ■■ Required education: Associate’s degree
■■ Job description: Maintains accounts by con- ■■ Required training: Heating, ventilation and
firming, distributing and posting transactions. air conditioning licensing coursework or associate’s degree
■■ Expected annual salary: $37,250 ■■ Average cost of training: $1,700 ■■ Required training: None
■■ Required education: High school diploma ■■ Length of training: Six months to one year
■■ Required training: None ■■ Local training provider: Columbia Area Proofreader
Career Center ■■ Job description: Ensures written documents
Certified nursing assistant are fully free of errors.
■■ Job description: Assists patients with daily Hospital transcriptionist ■■ Expected annual salary: $50,730
activities. ■■ Job description: Listens to health-care pro- ■■ Required education: Bachelor’s degree –
■■ Expected annual salary: $25,710 fessional and transcribes what was said into diag- experience can sometimes be substituted
■■ Required education: Certificate program in nostic test results, operative reports and referral
nursing assistance letters. Real estate agent
■■ Required training: Nursing assistant certifi- ■■ Expected annual salary: $34,890 ■■ Job description: Assists sellers and buyers in
cation ■■ Required education: Associate’s degree marketing and purchasing property.
■■ Average cost of training: $1,200 ■■ Required training: Hospital transcriptionist ■■ Expected annual salary: $45,610
■■ Length of training: One to three months certification ■■ Required education: None
■■ Local training provider: Columbia Area ■■ Average cost of training: $3,200 ■■ Required training: Real estate licensing
Career Center ■■ Length of training: Six months ■■ Average cost of training: $200
■■ Local training provider: Columbia Area ■■ Length of training: Four to six months
Court reporter Career Center ■■ Local training provider: Columbia Area
■■ Job description: Produces a complete, Career Center
authentic and secure legal transcript of courtroom Massage therapist
activities, including proceedings, testimonies and ■■ Job description: Perform therapeutic mas- Teaching assistant
depositions. sages of tissues and joints to provide treatment for ■■ Job description: Aids the teacher in main-
■■ Expected annual salary: $49,500 medical conditions or wellness maintenance. taining the order of the classroom.
■■ Required education: Associate’s degree or ■■ Expected annual salary: $38,040 ■■ Expected annual salary: $24,900
postsecondary certificate ■■ Required education: High school diploma ■■ Required education: Two years of college
■■ Required training: Massage therapist certi- coursework or associate’s degree
Dental assistant fication ■■ Required training: None
■■ Job description: Ensures patients are com- ■■ Average cost of training: $6,000-$10,000
fortable in a dental setting, prepares them for ■■ Length of training: Two years Veterinary assistant
treatment and help dentists during procedures. ■■ Local training provider: Columbia Area ■■ Job description: Feeds animals, cleans ken-
■■ Expected annual salary: $35,980 Career Center nels and oversees well-being of lab animals.
■■ Required education: Associate’s degree ■■ Expected annual salary: $24,360
■■ Required training: Dental assistant certifi- Medical assistant ■■ Required education: None
cation ■■ Job description: Greets patients, schedules ■■ Required training: None
■■ Average cost of training: $1,995 appointments and updates patient files and medi-
■■ Length of training: Two years cal records. Yoga instructor
■■ Local training provider: Columbia Area ■■ Expected annual salary: $30,590 ■■ Job description: Leads class, monitors fitness
Career Center ■■ Required education: High school diploma levels of all participants and designs the class to
■■ Required training: None suit individual needs.
Geriatric fitness instructor ■■ Expected annual salary: $36,160
■■ Job description: Demonstrates exercises to Pharmacy assistant ■■ Required education: High school diploma
clients, helps clients complete workouts and modi- ■■ Job description: Does clerical work for the ■■ Required training: Yoga instructor training
fies physical activity based on fitness of clients. pharmacy, such as answering phone calls and han- ■■ Average cost of training: $89
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FITNESS
No pain, no gain: Studies show higher exercise intensity can reverse effects of aging
By Julia Hansen coaches, community and environ-
ment help Jones and Winkler keep
pushing themselves.
Both say they have seen increas-
es in their flexibility, among other
more subtle changes.
“I’m doing things now I didn’t
think were possible,” Jones said.
David Henderson
For David Henderson, 51, interval
training was “a crucial part” of his
cycling training for a national cham-
pionship he won in 2010.
Henderson’s competitive cycling
has come in waves. He began riding
competitively in 1988 and raced until
2000. He stopped for six years to be
a stay-at-home dad, then resumed
cycling in order to compete.
His interval regime was conducted
on a stationary bike and included
about six repetitions of one-min-
ute maximum effort followed by a
three-minuterest.
“After that [you’re] pretty much
toast,” Henderson said.
LIZ GOODWIN/Missourian Besides an increase in strength,
Susan Jones and Lance Winkler use the rings during their weekly CrossFit Fringe Vitality class. speed and recovery, the structured
“We used to go to the gym and lift weights,” Jones said, “but we never pushed ourselves like we’re intervals of high intensity make it
LIZ GOODWIN/Missourian
pushed here.” possible to increase the maximum
Susan Jones and Lance Winkler, center, work out in a CrossFit Fringe Vitality class, specifically catered to older-age clients, on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019.
few minutes of strenuous intervals they used to do. amount of oxygen used during the Jones and Winkler attend the class four times a week, Monday through Thursday. “It’s never the same exact workout twice in a row,” Winkler said.
improve aerobic fitness and other “[I] hadn’t ever done anything that workout by a significant 10 to 15
aspects of health as much as hours of vigorous,” Winkler said. percent.
because the purpose of that type of per week year round, I can bump it up High intensity interval training:
jogging or moderate bicycle riding, There is always an opportunity to Henderson is not doing inter-
training is to compete. and be ready for a marathon in two or
according to the New York Times. scale back the exercises. However, the val training at the moment
“[It’s] painful and purpose-driven,” three months,” Schulz said. The fountain of youth?
Susan Jones and Lance Henderson said. He has run 52 marathons since 1996. According to a study looking at the effects of
He’s raced 20 times in the Heart of exercise on young and old people, high intensity
Winkler
John H. Schulz America Marathon now, but he hasn’t interval training led to increased gene expression
Since beginning CrossFit, Jones said that improved age-related decline in muscle
For John H. Schulz, 61, the motiva- run another marathon since October mitochondria, which produces energy for the cell.
she is able to climb basketball bleach-
tion to take running from recreational 2017.
ers and football stadium steps without 400
difficulty and carry two arms full of to competitive came through a dare. The last one was in Kansas City, four
grocery bags up into her home. Tasks Back in 1996, after a buddy said weeks after the 2017 Heart of America
that once seemed difficult, or may be he couldn’t run a marathon, Schulz Marathon and six months after laser 350 Older
Younger
difficult for others her age, no longer trained and ran the Heart of America heart surgery.
are. Marathon in Columbia. Now, he just has to fight aches and 300
“It’s changed my life,” she said. Though Schulz had run cross coun- pains, the “nagging parts of growing
LIZ GOODWIN/Missourian Jones began CrossFit about 18 old,” he said.
try in high school on the junior varsity 250
Lance Winkler grasps a pull-up bar during a CrossFit Fringe Vitality class in February. Lance
Genes Expressed
months ago. She worked out three squad, he started to take it more seri- Despite the pain that comes with
is 66 years old and practices an active lifestyle by attending CrossFit Fringe and walking with days a week, while her husband joined ously in 1990 after promising his wife age, Schulz said he notices a differ-
his wife, Susan, regularly. her one day a week and golfed on the ence in fitness between some of his 200
he would stop chewing tobacco. Six
Classic rock blares from the gym to improve mobility, balance, agility, other days. years later he ran his first marathon. MU classmates and himself.
as a class of 10 marches through their strength and confidence. Now, she and Winkler take a Cross- “I’ve never been very fast,” Schulz “There are kids 18 to 20 years old, 150
interval rotations — biking, row- “We like to call it the fatality pro- Fit class for an hour four times a week said. “I’m really excited anymore if I and I’m in better shape than they are,”
ing, dumbbells, burpee pull-ups and gram,” Jones, 59, joked. and walk for an hour, either in the
can run a 10-minute mile.” Schulz said. 100
weighted squats. Recently, intense workouts like mall or on the trail depending on the
Schulz, a doctoral student studying In addition to running, Schulz often
The only thing unusual about this CrossFit have been shown to have sig- weather.
CrossFit gym, called a “box,” are the nificant benefits at the cellular level “I couldn’t let her get in shape the human dimensions of natural bikes eight miles on way to school,
50
athletes. for older adults. without me getting in shape,” Win- resources at MU, runs 5 to 6 miles five weather permitting. It’s one reason
At CrossFit Fringe on Old 63, the A study completed by the Mayo kler, 66, said. “Golfing and drinking days a week, takes a long run of 10 to that climbing three flights of stairs
15 miles once a week and rests one day doesn’t faze him. He hopes to continue 0
Vitality program is geared toward Clinic and published in Cell Metabo- beer afterward didn’t have the same LIZ GOODWIN/Missourian
High Intensity Combined Resistance
people like Susan Jones and her hus- lism in March 2017 shows the benefits effect.” Lance Winkler stretches before beginning a workout circuit during CrossFit Fringe’s Vitality class. The a week, substituting with an activity running into his 70s and 80s. Interval
band Lance Winkler, both over 50. The of such exercise. Jones said the workouts are much Vitality program increases metabolic and cardiovascular fitness levels and focuses on improving the such as cycling. “I’m only 61,” he said. “I’m not that
Source: MAYO CLINIC THOMAS OIDE/Missourian
grueling Vitality workout is designed Several studies have shown that a more intense than the weight circuit balance and mobility of the attendees. “If I can keep a pace of 27-30 miles old.”

FITNESS
No pain, no gain: Studies show higher exercise intensity can reverse effects of aging
By Julia Hansen coaches, community and environ-
ment help Jones and Winkler keep
pushing themselves.
Both say they have seen increas-
es in their flexibility, among other
more subtle changes.
“I’m doing things now I didn’t
think were possible,” Jones said.
David Henderson
For David Henderson, 51, interval
training was “a crucial part” of his
cycling training for a national cham-
pionship he won in 2010.
Henderson’s competitive cycling
has come in waves. He began riding
competitively in 1988 and raced until
2000. He stopped for six years to be
a stay-at-home dad, then resumed
cycling in order to compete.
His interval regime was conducted
on a stationary bike and included
about six repetitions of one-min-
ute maximum effort followed by a
three-minuterest.
“After that [you’re] pretty much
toast,” Henderson said.
LIZ GOODWIN/Missourian Besides an increase in strength,
Susan Jones and Lance Winkler use the rings during their weekly CrossFit Fringe Vitality class. speed and recovery, the structured
“We used to go to the gym and lift weights,” Jones said, “but we never pushed ourselves like we’re intervals of high intensity make it
LIZ GOODWIN/Missourian
pushed here.” possible to increase the maximum
Susan Jones and Lance Winkler, center, work out in a CrossFit Fringe Vitality class, specifically catered to older-age clients, on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019.
few minutes of strenuous intervals they used to do. amount of oxygen used during the Jones and Winkler attend the class four times a week, Monday through Thursday. “It’s never the same exact workout twice in a row,” Winkler said.
improve aerobic fitness and other “[I] hadn’t ever done anything that workout by a significant 10 to 15
aspects of health as much as hours of vigorous,” Winkler said. percent.
because the purpose of that type of per week year round, I can bump it up High intensity interval training:
jogging or moderate bicycle riding, There is always an opportunity to Henderson is not doing inter-
training is to compete. and be ready for a marathon in two or
according to the New York Times. scale back the exercises. However, the val training at the moment
“[It’s] painful and purpose-driven,” three months,” Schulz said. The fountain of youth?
Susan Jones and Lance Henderson said. He has run 52 marathons since 1996. According to a study looking at the effects of
He’s raced 20 times in the Heart of exercise on young and old people, high intensity
Winkler
John H. Schulz America Marathon now, but he hasn’t interval training led to increased gene expression
Since beginning CrossFit, Jones said that improved age-related decline in muscle
For John H. Schulz, 61, the motiva- run another marathon since October mitochondria, which produces energy for the cell.
she is able to climb basketball bleach-
tion to take running from recreational 2017.
ers and football stadium steps without 400
difficulty and carry two arms full of to competitive came through a dare. The last one was in Kansas City, four
grocery bags up into her home. Tasks Back in 1996, after a buddy said weeks after the 2017 Heart of America
that once seemed difficult, or may be he couldn’t run a marathon, Schulz Marathon and six months after laser 350 Older
Younger
difficult for others her age, no longer trained and ran the Heart of America heart surgery.
are. Marathon in Columbia. Now, he just has to fight aches and 300
“It’s changed my life,” she said. Though Schulz had run cross coun- pains, the “nagging parts of growing
LIZ GOODWIN/Missourian Jones began CrossFit about 18 old,” he said.
try in high school on the junior varsity 250
Lance Winkler grasps a pull-up bar during a CrossFit Fringe Vitality class in February. Lance
Genes Expressed
months ago. She worked out three squad, he started to take it more seri- Despite the pain that comes with
is 66 years old and practices an active lifestyle by attending CrossFit Fringe and walking with days a week, while her husband joined ously in 1990 after promising his wife age, Schulz said he notices a differ-
his wife, Susan, regularly. her one day a week and golfed on the ence in fitness between some of his 200
he would stop chewing tobacco. Six
Classic rock blares from the gym to improve mobility, balance, agility, other days. years later he ran his first marathon. MU classmates and himself.
as a class of 10 marches through their strength and confidence. Now, she and Winkler take a Cross- “I’ve never been very fast,” Schulz “There are kids 18 to 20 years old, 150
interval rotations — biking, row- “We like to call it the fatality pro- Fit class for an hour four times a week said. “I’m really excited anymore if I and I’m in better shape than they are,”
ing, dumbbells, burpee pull-ups and gram,” Jones, 59, joked. and walk for an hour, either in the
can run a 10-minute mile.” Schulz said. 100
weighted squats. Recently, intense workouts like mall or on the trail depending on the
Schulz, a doctoral student studying In addition to running, Schulz often
The only thing unusual about this CrossFit have been shown to have sig- weather.
CrossFit gym, called a “box,” are the nificant benefits at the cellular level “I couldn’t let her get in shape the human dimensions of natural bikes eight miles on way to school,
50
athletes. for older adults. without me getting in shape,” Win- resources at MU, runs 5 to 6 miles five weather permitting. It’s one reason
At CrossFit Fringe on Old 63, the A study completed by the Mayo kler, 66, said. “Golfing and drinking days a week, takes a long run of 10 to that climbing three flights of stairs
15 miles once a week and rests one day doesn’t faze him. He hopes to continue 0
Vitality program is geared toward Clinic and published in Cell Metabo- beer afterward didn’t have the same LIZ GOODWIN/Missourian
High Intensity Combined Resistance
people like Susan Jones and her hus- lism in March 2017 shows the benefits effect.” Lance Winkler stretches before beginning a workout circuit during CrossFit Fringe’s Vitality class. The a week, substituting with an activity running into his 70s and 80s. Interval
band Lance Winkler, both over 50. The of such exercise. Jones said the workouts are much Vitality program increases metabolic and cardiovascular fitness levels and focuses on improving the such as cycling. “I’m only 61,” he said. “I’m not that
Source: MAYO CLINIC THOMAS OIDE/Missourian
grueling Vitality workout is designed Several studies have shown that a more intense than the weight circuit balance and mobility of the attendees. “If I can keep a pace of 27-30 miles old.”
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FITNESS
Coming full circle, Brent Hazelrigg retur

By Julia Hansen
A
fter the final match of the tling experience.”
Missouri High School State Mike Flanagan, head coach of the
wrestling tournament in 1980, team, said Hazelrigg brings energy and
only two points separated first passion to the team.
from third place in the class 1A-3A “He’s a little more low-key,” Flanagan
bracket. said, and not as “loud and boisterous as
Brett Hazelrigg was a varsity wres- I am.”
tler for Brookfield High School at the Hazelrigg prefers a hands-on coach-
time. He wasn’t a star, but he put on a ing approach.
bold performance. At practice, he
“I wasn’t one of the stars, but I did
score two points and we only won by
can be seen
wrestling with
“Being a coach
one,” Hazelrigg said.
Dennis Noel, Brookfield’s head
the kids, teach-
ing between
coaching hat an
wrestling coach, called Hazelrigg an bouts and point-
important member of the team. He ing to places
was a hard-working kid who loved where a kid
wrestling, showed up every day and did needs to place
everything that was asked of him. a hand or leg
Now 56, has returned as a coach. mid-wrestle.
He began working with the Columbia He gener-
Wrestling Club in 2011 when his son ously gives
LAUREN RICHEY/Missourian Frank, then 5, joined the team. The his time and
Brent Hazelrigg leads practice for the Columbia Wrestling Team on Feb. 11 at the Hearnes club promotes a positive wrestling resources to
Center. The team practices Mondays and Wednesdays. experience for kids ages 5 to 14. support the kids, Flanagan said, and
“It wasn’t that I had coaching experi- they know he’s there because he cares
ence,” he said. “It was that I had wres- about them and wants them to improve.
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gets that.” waiting until practice to offer feedback a pre-internet era, it was also hard to
Hazelrigg said that the highs of the from the match and leaving the drive keep up with the sport.
sport outweigh the lows, but both have home free for non-wrestling talk. “[There were] several years where I
“Being a really didn’t think about it,” he said.
coach and a It wasn’t until his nephews were
father is tricky,” wrestling in high school that he
h and a father is tricky. You put on the he said. You became an avid spectator.
“put on the He had moved to Virginia where he
nd be a parent once the match is over.” coaching hat would grab anyone who would go with
and be a parent him and head over to a tournament. He
BRENT HAZELRIGG once the match was also flying back to Missouri every
is over.” year to watch his nephews in the state
coach and father Flanagan said meet.
Hazelrigg treats Now, he vows to coach as long as he
his son as he is able to, although he believes it will
does the other be a challenge when his son moves into
kids in the club. high school wrestling. He anticipates
Most people who being at the practices, but he might LAUREN RICHEY/Missourian
come to watch have to miss tournaments for the club Columbia Wrestling Club coach Brent Hazelrigg
lessons to teach. practice wouldn’t know who his kid is, to attend the high school meets. looks on as team members wrestle on the floor on
“It’s not always fun when you’re Flanagan said. “You get an excused absence for Feb. 11 at the Hearnes Center. The club welcomes
getting smashed [during a match],” he After all, it’s family that got Hazel- those,” he said. youth ages 5 to 14.
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PERSPECTIVES
Columbia couple tries to unite society with

book discussions centered on divisive issues
Don Day and his wife, Fran, strive to create an open-minded conversation in the community
By Alyssa Shikles e
The discussions Rights movement. Don was raised in Maryville,
around the book “Amer- Missouri, a town that was primarily white.
ica’s Original Sin” by Although they knew about Martin Luther King Jr.
Jim Wallis united 14 and the bus boycotts, Day said their knowledge
churches in Columbia was limited.
and included 140 people “It wasn’t in any of our history books,” he said,
of different races and laughing. “But then again, I guess it hadn’t hap-
ethnicities. That is when pened yet.”
the couple shared their Day does remember curfews in Maryville for
experiences in Chicago. blacks, the so-called Sundown Laws. But he knew
Several groups met just one black student in college at MU.
weekly, biweekly or Similarly, his wife remembers a family trip to
monthly to talk about the South where separate bathrooms and water
divisive racial issues. fountains had been assigned. She said her school
The goal was to create wasn’t integrated until she was in the seventh
an avenue for respect- grade.
ful, open conversation Although these events were happening around
and reveal how America them, the Days said they were not exposed to other
JACOB MOSCOVITCH/Missourian still struggles with rac- races and didn’t involve themselves with what was
From left, Don Day and Fran Day pose for a portrait Feb. 18 in their home. Don Day is the ism. going on.
chair of the mission outreach team for Broadway Christian Church. “Even though we’ve “We heard it on the news but it didn’t affect us,
come a long way in some so we just went on our merry way,” Fran Day said.
BY ALYSSA SHIKLES ways, there is still a lot of inequity,” said Day’s What changed for the couple was learning about
news@columbiamissourian.com wife, Fran. the black community and their experiences.
O
ne night in 1968, a black couple in Chica- Topics included white privilege, white suprem- “I think part of it is getting acquainted with peo-
go spent the night in their beauty parlor acy and the ways racism affects Columbia. Black ple of other races and hearing their stories,” Day
with guns at their side. They watched as members would often share their own stories, said.
the city fell into chaos around them after
revealing personal encounters with racism over a This past November, a mixed group of 27 mem-
the death of Martin Luther King Jr.
lifetime. bers from the book discussions, including the
If they didn’t keep watch, the couple feared their Days, took a civil rights pilgrimage to the sites
The stories often opened participants’ eyes to
business would go up in flames. racial problems they hadn’t really understood. Day of historical events, including those in Memphis
For Don Day, who met the couple years later in remembers a young white woman who broke down and Birmingham. They say the trip strengthened
Columbia, the story came as a surprise. crying during one of the discussions about white the relationships among those who went and their
“We had known them for a long time, and we privilege. understanding of civil rights.
have just recently started talking about these “I don’t think a lot of us realized what white Day says he hopes the momentum of the discus-
issues,” said Day, chair of the mission outreach privilege was,” Fran Day said. “And we do have sion groups will keep going and he added there is
ministry at Broadway Christian Church. “They privilege.” a desire for more discussion groups and pilgrim-
had never mentioned anything before. We were Perspectives changed over time as the groups ages.
just good friends.” learned about themselves and their community. “One of the ideas that came out the pilgrimage
The conversation emerged after Day coordinated Day discovered the history of Sharp End, a section and the book discussion was to have our own pil-
a series of book studies last year called “Critical of downtown where many black businesses were grimage in Boone County,” Day said. “There were
Conversations in Troubled Times.” The idea start- located. Under urban renewal, most of those build- a lot of events that happened here.”
ed after racially tense events happened in Charlot- ings were torn down, putting their owners out of He said he hopes that by continuing the conver-
tesville, Ferguson and on campus at the University business. sation, the future can begin to be filled with more
of Missouri, and Day wanted to be able to discuss “Most of us thought urban renewal was a good understanding and equality.
the problems and see what could be done. The thing at the time,” Day said. “Maybe it was, but “All of this leads to realizing that things aren’t
discussion soon spread to other churches, and they just for white people.” the way they should be,” he said.
felt the same way. Both Don and his wife grew up during the Civil

FITNESS
Looking for a new sport? Here are some tips to help you decide
By Julia Hansene
Archery greater hitting area and a larger sweet spot. some people wear hiking shoes and others wear golf
Equipment ■■ Shoes: Depending on your style of play and shoes or trail running shoes.
■■ Bows: The most common type of bow used by type of court, look at tennis shoes with more cush- Where to play
beginners is a recurve bow. Powder Horn Guns and ioning in the heel, lateral support or stronger toe- ■■ Indian Hills Disc Golf Course, Harmony
Sporting to have staff help you determine the best caps. Bends Disc Golf Course at Strawn Park, Albert
bow for you. You’ll need a bowstring and arrow rest, ■■ Balls: Standard balls are good for recreational Oakland Disc Golf Course.
too. use while championship balls might be used with a Skills involved
■■ Arrows: Know your draw length and weight. coach. ■■ Balance, especially when putting.
■■ Shoes: Flat, stable shoes (similar to golf shoes). Where to learn ■■ Throwing.
■■ Arm guard ■■ Rick Odor gives private tennis lessons at the
■■ Shooting glove or finger tabs West Broadway Swim Club and can be reached at Equestrian
Skills involved (573) 442-3713. Equipment includes:
■■ Strength. Where to play ■■ Close-fitting pants (jeans work).
■■ Focus. ■■ Cosmo-Bethel Park. ■■ Boots with a heel (work boots are OK).
■■ Patience. ■■ Fairview Tennis Courts. ■■ Riding helmet.
Where to learn ■■ Green Tennis Complex — MU Tennis Com- Where to learn/where to ride
■■ Classes are held through the Columbia Parks plex. ■■ Columbia Equestrian Center.
and Recreation Department. Equipment is provided. Skills involved ■■ Glendale Stables.
Call 573-874-7460. ■■ Agility. ■■ Stephens College Equestrian Center.
Where to play ■■ Balance. Skills involved
■■ American Legion Archery Range, 602 Legion ■■ Hand-eye coordination. ■■ Balance.
Lane; call 573-874-7460. The range has 16 targets ■■ Body awareness for cueing the horse.
at distances from 10 to 80 yards with an elevated Disc Golf ■■ Coordination.
shooting tower. Equipment Sources : West Broadway Swim Club; Archery360;
■■ Discs: Just like golf clubs, there are different The Guardian; Optimum Tennis; Ertheo; Dynamic
Tennis types of discs — midranges fly straighter and fit Discs; Columbia Disc Golf Club; sport consumer;
Equipment comfortably in most hands. Disc Golf Association; Amateur Equestrian; Equus
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Handmade, Fine Crafts PERSPECTIVES
Ways to downsize possessions

Made in the Midwest
By Siena DeBolt
Silk Shibori Scarf - Sharon Kilfoyle
It can be hard to find ways to get Furniture

rid of items that have accumulated Assistance League Upscale Resale
over the years. Some may be trea-
Address: 1729 W. Broadway, Suite
sures that have a special place in
1A.
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ready to be given to someone who Contact: 573-445-4803.
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A number of organizations in resale outlet that sells new and gen-
Columbia can help relocate — or tly-used furniture, clothing, applianc-
donate — items that you no longer es and collectibles. All items brought
use. to the store must be in good condition.
Proceeds support the Assistance
League of Mid-Missouri and its proj-
Cars
Birdhouse - Gary & Marcia Milligan
ects, which include providing com-

Love INC
munity support in the form of assault
Address: 1516 Business Loop 70 W. survivor kits, parent packs, bundles
Contact: aaronh@columbialoveinc. for babies, kaboodle kits and contribu-
org. tions to causes like Links to Learning,
Details: Love INC is a local charity Operation School Bell and Operation
that provides financial assistance and Share.
donations to impoverished families in
Columbia. They take furniture, house The Love Seat
and car donations, and are also look- Address: 19 Business Loop 70 E.
ing for monetary donations. Contact: 573-447-7328.
Birdhouse - Gary & Marcia Milligan
Details: The Love Seat is a resale
Habitat for Humanity
store owned by Love INC. Donors
Address: 1906 Monroe St. can bring in their furniture, or it can
Contact: 573-499-1202. be picked up by The Love Seat staff
Details: Habitat for Humanity is a if they are called in advance. They
national organization that helps build always accept cars, beds, chairs,
homes for families in need. On top of tables, in-season clothing, dressers,
collecting house materials, Habitat sofas, washing machines and dryers.
for Humanity also takes car donations
to help transport their volunteers to
building sites. Catholic Charities of Central and
Bird Feeder - Dave Johnson Northern Missouri
KBIA Address: Administrative and Com-
Address: McReynolds Hall, MU munity Services Offices: 2201 W.
campus. Main St., P.O. Box 104626 Jefferson
Contact: 401-808-8280. City, MO 65110
Details: KBIA is Columbia’s NPR Contact: 573-635-7719.
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will be towed free of charge. vides furnished houses for refugees
Glass Flowers - Kaeko Maehata
Give your belongings a second life
Bird Feeder - Dave Johnson
Get rid of things you don’t need anymore by giving them to one
of the many donation spots around town.
Range Line St.

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70 The Love Seat 70

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all year. However, they also accept
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Contact: 573-442-4050. items. Maude pays 30 percent cash or
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They accept furniture, clothing, appli- The Wardrobe
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Address: 7 S. Tenth St. local service agencies. On Thursdays,
Contact: 573-449-5722 people with referrals from service
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PERSPECTIVES
Author’s work focuses on self-help, acceptance

Dick Dalton, an ex-minister and retired professor, is using his second life to
explore his passions related to writing.
By Siena DeBolt
W “Wherever you are, that is your world.

hen Dick Dalton retired in 2015,
he was happy to slow down and
shift gears — and he finally had
time to write a book.
Within a year he published “I Am NOT
Please leave your world cleaner, more
My Thoughts: Thoughts rule your life until
you get the revelation: they are not you.” In
peaceful and loving than you found it
the preface, he calls it part psychology, phi-
losophy, theology, autobiography and social
because, if it is to be, it is up to us.”
artistry.
Dalton, 74, lives with his wife and four DICK DALTON
cats in Jefferson City. He hosts a radio show
on KOPN/88.3FM, “Glocal News on Social
author and radio show host
Artistry,” with Capital City Productions in
Jefferson City.
Dalton also participates in a weekly peace
needs, the weather, house chores, seasonal It wasn’t the first time Dalton connected
vigil at the Capitol, and he is brainstorming projects and theater projects he is involved in. with KOPN. In 1971, after spending time in
two more books — one based on his daily well- Or, he might prep for an upcoming radio guest, Oregon on a farm and on the East Coast, Dal-
ness and exercise routines, and another about engage on Facebook, write poetry, songs or ton was inspired to start a help-yourself center
The Word Church and spirituality. short stories, watch TV, catch a movie, play the in Columbia.
His days usually begin at 7 a.m. with feed- ukulele, read for pleasure, cook, shop or visit He camped out in an empty upstairs room in
ing the cats, followed by a tall glass of water with family and friends. He and his wife are a building on Broadway owned by his father.
and a series of exercises he’s laced together part of a ”slow jam” musical group that gets Within a short time, a small community gro-
since the early ‘70s combining yoga postures, together every other week. cery store with local produce had been estab-
qigong, neck-back-eye exercises and medita- Since November 2017, he has driven to lished. KOPN moved into a back room two
tion. Around 8 a.m., he has a low-carb protein Columbia for his radio show on KOPN. years later.
bar and coffee. Breakfast follows an hour later. “Around my birthday, I had put it out to the On Wednesdays, after Dalton ends his show
The rest of the day depends on other people’s universe: ‘I’ve taught for 30 years, I’ve written
at 11 a.m., he heads to the U.S. Post Office in
my book, what do I
downtown Jefferson City with his Earth flag
do next?’” he said.
for a peace vigil at noon that he’s participated
KOPN’s general
in since 2003.
manager Sean Spen-
“I’m a representative for People for Peace in
ce said Dalton has
Jeff City,” he said.
used the show to
Dalton’s daughter and grandchildren live in
connect the Colum-
Portland, Oregon, and he has been adopted as
bia community to
people making a “Pop” and “Grandpa Doc” by a former student
difference. The show and her daughter in Jefferson City.
is focused on show- Since 2001, he’s done community theater
ing people how to with three groups in Jefferson City. A favor-
improve their own ite recent role was Herr Schultz in “Cabaret”
lives. with Capital City Productions. He is also the
“For those of us production group’s recycler and helps out by
who are interested striking sets and building new ones.
in becoming the Dalton ends each of his radio shows with a
best, happiest per- closing: “Wherever you are, that is your world.
son we can be, it’s Please leave your world cleaner, more peaceful
JEFFREY ZIDE/Columbia Missourian an incredible show,” and loving than you found it because, if it is to
Dick Dalton interviews a guest Feb. 6 on his 10 a.m. show on KOPN/88.3FM. Spence said. be, it is up to us.”

JEFFREY
ZIDE/
Missourian
KOPN host
Dick Dalton
interviews
his guest
on Feb.
6 at the
KOPN
studio in
Columbia.
Dalton’s
guest is a
former MU
journalism
graduate
who works
in Latin
America.
His show
focuses
on social
justice
issues.
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Finding ways to give back after your retirement

How you can volunteer based off of your skills and interests By Alyssa Shirles
Volunteering after the age of 55 can not only
improve one’s state of mind but also one’s health,
according to studies conducted by the Corpora-
tion for National and Community Service.
By giving a sense of purpose and building
community, volunteering can fight loneliness and
boredom by offering a venue to apply oneself in
an enjoyable way.
The key here is in serving where one has an
interest. Columbia has plenty of opportunities
to volunteer based on special skills, hobbies or
interests.
If you like to work with children

Foster Grandparents
Build one-on-one relationships with the chil-
dren you serve as a Foster Grandparents though
games, talking, eating and reading at one of the
locations in town. Volunteers serve the students
and support the work of child care providers and
teachers, according to the Central Missouri Com-
munity Action website.
Boys and Girls Club

Boys and Girls Club seeks to empower today’s
youth and enable them to reach their full poten-
tial in life through activities, learning opportuni-
ties and fun events. There are weekly positions,
such as tutoring and mentoring, but also seasonal
and one-time service options, like coaching a
sports team or coordinating parties and holiday
events.
If you like to share food

Loaves and Fishes
Loaves and Fishes prepares and serves nutri- COURTESY OF MISSOURI SPECIAL OLYMPICS
tious food to those in need at Wilkes Boulevard Charlie Phillips, of Savannah, stands before his powerlift during the USA games on July 3 in Seattle. The games ran from July
Methodist Church in Columbia. Besides serving 1-6 and included events ranging from powerlifting and bocce to swimming and tennis. Phillips has been competing in Special
an evening meal, activities include sorting and Olympics Missouri events for the past 10 years, and he has represented the state during the past three USA games.
stocking the pantry, greeting clients and working
special events. TriZou
If you’re concerned about the TriZou is the largest pool triathlon in the Mid-
Meals on Wheels environment west, hosting various elite teams from across the
Meals on Wheels gives seniors and those with Cleanup Columbia nation. Volunteers help keep this event running
limited mobility more independence by deliver- Cleanup Columbia brings together hundreds of by monitoring the course, preparing the post-
ing hot meals to their homes. Volunteers drive Columbia residents who are passionate about race party and helping with registration and
and deliver meals around noon, providing both a cleaning up the city. On event days, volunteers refreshments.
good lunch and quality social time with the cli- travel to pick up trash to make the city a more If you like to read
ents they serve. attractive, environmentally pleasant place. Friends of the Library
Adopt-a-Trail Become a Library Friend through the Columbia
If you like music Volunteers “adopt” a section of a trail in Colum- Public Library or the Southern Boone County
Joy Givers bia, committing to remove invasive plant species Public Library. Friends sell donated books given
Joy Givers are a part of the organization that damage the ecosytem and assist in the beau- to the library and use the money to help fund
Resounding Joy. Joy Givers go to skilled nursing tification of the trails. library purchases.
facilities and socially interact with residents
through music. You do not have to be a musician If you like sports Literary Action Corps
to participate. Special Olympics The Literary Action Corps is a nonprofit volun-
Become a coach, work an event or serve on an teer organization that aims to teach adults and
KOPN 89.5 organizational or fundraising committee for immigrants to improve their literary skills. Vol-
Think radio should outlive the video star? Join the Missouri Special Olympics. Volunteers give unteers are trained to be tutors, teaching English
KOPN’s volunteering staff. Volunteer work could children and adults with intellectual and devel- reading and writing techniques.
come in the form of performing regular office opmental disabilities the chance to participate in
duties, helping with special events, giving techni- sports, encouraging them to tackle life with the If you’re interested in art
cal support or even acting as a substitute host for same competitive spirit. Access Arts
an existing show. Become a volunteer for Access Arts, an orga-
nizations that fosters a love of art in everyone.

Volunteers help with special art events, take care of the grounds,
serve on the board of directors, help with promotion and handle
secretarial tasks.
Columbia Art League
The Columbia Art League encourages a creative community
through exhibitions, education and the promotion of art. Volun-
teers run the CAL gallery, events, exhibitions and the Arts in the
Park festival at Stephens Lake Park that happens each summer.
If you’re fond of animals

Boone County Animal Care
Boone County Animal Care is a nonprofit organization that pro-
vides foster care for cats until they are adopted. The organization
also works to improve the health and overpopulation problem of
stray cats in Columbia.
Central Missouri Humane Society
The Central Missouri Humane Society is an animal shelter dedi-
cated to finding homes for animals. Volunteers can help in a vari-
ety of ways — in the shelter with animals, at the front desk or at
special adoption events.
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Learn to recognize the warning signs of alcoholism in older adults

By Zachary Foor
By 2020, an estimated 5.7 million U.S. adults der as a problematic pattern of alcohol use leading Treatment options
over the age of 50 will suffer from at least one to clinically significant impairment or distress as
Treatment of alcohol use disorder varies, depend-
substance-use disorder. For some, alcohol becomes manifested by at least two of the following criteria
ing on severity.
their drug of choice. over the same 12-month period:
When severe withdrawal symptoms are experi-
Older adults are less prone to engage in obvious • Alcohol used in larger amounts or over a longer enced, the first level of acute intervention calls for
harmful behaviors, such as vandalism and alter- period of time than intended. medical detox, as high-intensity withdrawal can be
cations of violence. But because older adults are • Persistent desire or unsuccessful attempts to cut fatal. This form of intervention may also call for
at an elevated risk for numerous forms of chronic down or control alcohol use. medically assisted treatment, such as the prescrip-
pain, perpetual discomfort may lead to hazardous • Significant time spent obtaining, using and tion of Vivitrol to help with cravings.
self-medication. They also may turn to alcohol to recovering from the effects of alcohol. For softer forms of withdrawal and post-with-
socialize, relax and alleviate boredom. • Craving to use alcohol. drawal, various therapies are available, such as
“There is an increased risk for alcoholism in geri- • Recurrent alcohol use leading to failure to fulfill inpatient residential treatments that provide a stay
atric populations related to disability, dependence major role obligations at work, school or home. of one month to one year or motivational interview-
on people and loneliness,” William Conlin, a doctoral • Recurrent use of alcohol, despite having per- ing and cognitive behavioral therapy with a licensed
student researching alcoholism at MU said. sistent or recurring social or interpersonal prob- practitioner.
However, it is not uncommon for individuals to be lems caused or worsened by alcohol. If there is concern about funding, outpatient treat-
unaware that they have a drinking problem, even • Recurrent alcohol use despite having persistent ment centers may have a sliding scale. Additionally,
when experiencing withdrawal. or recurring physical or psychological problems recovery groups like Alcoholics Anonymous are
“In my experience in working in treatment, some caused or worsened by alcohol. free and widely available to anyone, anywhere.
older adults just thought they felt poorly every • Giving up or missing important social, occupa-
morning, but it was actually alcohol withdrawal: tional or recreational activities due to alcohol use.
shaky hands, agitation, blood pressure issues, deliri- • Recurrent alcohol use in hazardous situations.
RESOURCES
um, trembling,” Conlin said. • Tolerance: Markedly increased amounts of alco-
hol are needed to achieve intoxication or the desired Missouri Suicide/Crisis Line: 800-395-2132.
A list of symptoms effect, or continued use of the same amount of alco- Phoenix Recovery Programs: 573-875-8880.
The symptoms of alcoholism are just as much hol achieves a markedly diminished effect.
mental and interpersonal as they are physical. • Withdrawal: There is the characteristic alcohol Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
“The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental withdrawal syndrome, or alcohol is taken to relieve Administration (SAMHSA) National Hotline:
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Pets help reduce stress. Here’s how to find your next companion
By Alexandria Wells
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news@columbiamissourian.com companions. With rescues, a personality is set, but
mature dogs are usually quiet and steady. Adopt an animal in Columbia
Dogs are man’s best friend for a reason. Owning If you’re interested in adopting a pet, here are the
3. Assess the family budget. Pet food, bedding,
pets can have many health benefits for those of all places you can visit and have a look. Some adoption
ages, and especially seniors. toys, veterinary care, grooming and other costs organizations like Boone County Animal Care also
Some of the benefits including lowering stress can add up. Know the real costs of pet ownership hold special adoption events at PetSmart every
and blood pressure, increasing social interactions before making a decision. weekend.
and physical activities and decreasing symptoms
of depression, loneliness and memory loss, accord-
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Tony Dunavant, an employee at Love2Nourish, prepares meals of pulled pork and
green beans in Jefferson City. Dunavant helps deliver meals from Jefferson City to
Columbia in addition to his meal prep duties.
By Alexandria Wells
L
aurel Dunwoody’s days are filled meals around the season, providing
with food. As the owner of Love- comfort food for winter and lighter
2Nourish, a meal preparation fare for warm weather.
outlet in Jefferson City, Dun- A sample menu might include toma-
woody said she eats, thinks and sleeps to and zucchini frittatas; apple maple
food. pecan oats, pesto shrimp and zoodles;
Love2Nourish is a meal preparation Greek chicken and baked spaghetti
site where customers can orde=r meals squash; breakfast stuffed peppers; and
ahead, perhaps for the coming week.
pulled pork, sweet potato and green
The meals come in disposable contain-
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“I strive for all our meals to be
and serve.
healthy,” Dunwoody said. “I’m inspired
Love2Nourish also caters and offers
by traditional meals and figuring out
cooking classes for those who want
how to make them healthy.”
to prepare meals themselves. It is
The business idea emerged in 2015
designed to help people put together
healthy meals that are readily accessi- after Dunwoody’s daughter, a regis-
ble, Dunwoody said. tered dietitian, moved to the East Coast
At least 300 meals are freshly pre- and saw meal preparation companies
pared each week by Dunwoody and her there. She helped her mother open a
staff of five on Tuesdays and Fridays. similar place in mid-Missouri.
The following days — Wednesdays and Long-term plans for the business
Saturdays — meals are ready for pick- include expansion, especially their
up at the Jefferson City store, or they catering side. Right now, Dunwoody
can be delivered. said the focus is to continue to provide
Each serving comes with a protein, good food with an emphasis on sound
a carbohydrate and a vegetable side. nutrition and convenience.
Columbia Orders must be placed by Friday for “People appreciate and get us, and
pickup or delivery the following week. we are so grateful for that and to be
© 2019 McDonald’s Corporation Cost ranges from $9 to $11 per person impacting this many people,” she said.
per serving. Meals can also be delivered to loca-
Dunwoody prepares the weekly menu tions in Westphalia and Columbia.
herself, focusing on a four-week meal They are also available at the Columbia
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Tired of cooking but still want fresh, healthy meals?

Meal kit delivery services may be for you By Alexandria Wells
Meal kit delivery services are sub- Plated subscriptions that can be paused or with quick-pickled veggies and spicy
scription-based businesses that ship skipped. It also offers either a two-per- crema; sausage and roasted red pepper
www.plated.com
fresh ingredients and recipes to your son box with three meals each or a pasta with creamy garlic-parmesan-to-
Details: Plated offers two-, three- or
house for you to prepare a meal. Here family box with two dinners for a fam-
four-serving plans with 20 meal options mato sauce; oven-baked apricot chicken
is a sampling of companies that pro- ily of four. Prices vary by type of box
each week. Plated allows for consider- legs with roasted potato wedges and
vide this service via online access. and meal plan.
able customization and includes sea- lemony broccoli.
Sample menus: Steak shawarma
Blue Apron sonal, locally-sourced ingredients and
salad with hard-boiled egg, tomatoes,
www.blueapron.com
recipe cards. Servings start at $9.95 almonds and lemon-tahini sauce; Thai Home Chef
each. Plated is also sold via grocery coconut chicken soup with shiitake
Details: Blue Apron delivers ingre- www.homechef.com
and other stores. mushrooms, red bell pepper and ses-
dients and step-by-step recipes in each Details: Home Chef offers up to 26
Sample menus: Chicken marsala with ame seeds; sage-pesto baked cod with
box. You can select two or four serv- choices each week and weekly sub-
roasted fingerling potatoes; seared butternut squash mash, green beans
ings, a Weight Watchers box or a veg-
steak quesadillas with poblano salsa scription boxes that can be skipped at
etarian box. For each option you can and shallots.
and chimichurri; crunchy pork Mila- any time. Each box comes with ingre-
choose to receive two, three or four
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Servings cost $9.99 each. It’s also pos- lettuce salad. www.hellofresh.com recipe card. Meals start at $7.99 per
sible to pick the day that would work Details: HelloFresh offers multiple serving. Home Chef allows cooks to
best for delivery.
Green Chef weekly plans including the classic plan plan up to five weeks in advance.
Sample menus: Hoisin-glazed pork www.greenchef.com at $8.99 per serving with options for Sample menus: Yang-yang beef with
with gochujang mayonnaise, furi- Details: Green Chef delivers organic two or four people and two to four reci-
shishito peppers; filet with porcini
kake potatoes and snow peas; Mexi- ingredients for meals that fit a vari- pes per week. There is also a veggie or
ety of diets. Meal plans include keto, white wine sauce, asparagus and roast-
can-spiced chicken and zucchini rice family plan. HelloFresh offers 10 new
with tomato and jalapeño salsa; seared paleo, omnivore, vegan, vegetarian, recipes weekly and allows subscrip- ed potatoes; turkey and guacamole tost-
tilapia with lemon-caper sauce and gluten-free and pescatarian options. tions to be paused at any time. adas with pickled shallot, sour cream
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Falling in love and finding partner later in life

Online dating sites for seniors By Alyssa Shiklese
Many dating sites are geared toward a younger Eharmony is a more serious dating site that has email network, allowing messages without reveal-
generation, but there are plenty that aim to pair become popular for older adults. With the goal of ing name and contact information until the time is
single seniors looking for companionship. Whether establishing healthy and fulfilling relationships, right.
you are searching for friendship, casual dating or eharmony matches couples based on long-term Price: Basic membership is free. Subscription
a serious life partner, here is a sampling of sites compatibility. Members fill out a long question- prices start at $44.99 a month and can range to
suitable for older adults. naire to set up a profile based on personality and $20.99 a month for 12 months.
behaviors. The site itself generates the potential
SeniorMatch Over 50 Date
matches, pairing up couples based on the profiles.
seniormatch.com It is more expensive than many other dating sites, over50date.com
SeniorMatch is created specifically for adults and payment is due at sign-up. Over 50 Date starts with a simple registration
over 50 years old. This service focuses on a vari- Price: $59.95 for one month. There are other process that works to connect seniors to a variety
ety of different kinds of relationships beyond the price options depending on your membership time of relationships, from friendships to serious dat-
romantic. Participants can be paired for casual commitment (for example, $25.95 a month for 12 ing. The website proclaims that its members are
dating, traveling companions, activity partners months). “well-educated” and “successful.” The site allows
or a serious relationship. Standard members can those with common interests to meet through
search profiles, send “winks” and respond to
SilverSingles “winks,” chats and longer conversations.
premium member messages. Premium members silversingles.com Price: Free to standard members. Full access is
alone can initiate conversation through messages This dating site is exclusively for 50-and-older $29.94 per month.
and emails. singles. SilverSingles pairs people based off com-
patibility and location. The site is promoted as
Dating for Seniors
Price: Free to sign up and be a standard mem-
ber. Premium members pay $29.95 a month. easy to use and stress-free, and it values serious datingforseniors.com
relationships. It begins with a personality test that You can browse based on the kind of person
OurTime is the basis of a profile. The site then sends new you are interested in, such as a “hunk,” “babe” or
ourtime.com matches every day. Staff members check all new “cutie.” Members can create a “Little Black Book”
OurTime is another dating site specifically profiles to protect customers from improper con- where they can keep track of the people they have
geared toward the interests of people over 50. duct, according to the site. contacted.
Focusing on the “freedom, wisdom and apprecia- Price: Basic membership is free, but is recom- Price: Unavailable.
tion for life that only comes with age,” OurTime mended as a trial period with limited communi-
EliteSingles
acknowledges the difference in relationship goals cation options. Premium membership with full
between older and younger generations and tar- elitesingles.com/over-50-dating
access is $57.95 for three months as the lowest
gets the site to senior values, according to the EliteSingles advertises itself as a dating site
time-commitment option.
website. Through OurTime, you can communicate for professional, highly educated singles who are
Match looking for a serious relationship. A section of the
through “flirts,” direct messages and live chats,
though you can’t send or read many of them until match.com site is directed toward singles over the age of 50. It
you have upgraded to a paid membership. One of the first dating sites to be developed, starts with a personality test during sign-up with
Price: Free to sign up and make an account. Match continues to pair millions of singles around questions about interests, location and what you
Customers can pay for tokens to boost their profile the world, including seniors. Sign-up begins with want in a partner. EliteSingles removes members
ranking (99 cents for 25 tokens). Paid membership a questionnaire based on characteristics the cus- who are inactive or seem to be uninterested in
is $29.99 a month. tomer is looking for in a partner, such as height, serious dating.
income and location. Though sign-up is free, there Price: Signing up and limited access is free. Pre-
eharmony is limited access until a subscription is purchased. mium membership is $64.95 per month for three
eharmony.com Members communicate through an “anonymous” months.

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Tips for how older athletes can stay in the game, avoid injury
By Julia Hansen
For many athletes, a love of the game, the thrill likelihood of injury, Oliver said. Differences in muscle tone and weight factor
of competition and camaraderie of teammates into an individual’s physiological age. This affects
fuels a desire to play, even if only recreationally. Levels of help a body’s ability to recover after injury.
For older athletes, however, the possibility of inju- Rest, ice, compression and elevation of the As an example, Oliver mentioned a broken ankle.
ry increases as their bodies age. affected area can alleviate pain for minor injuries. A younger person might be advised to use crutch-
Here is a rundown of common injuries with tips However, Yehyawi advised an awareness of red es, but an older adult (typically much older) might
for prevention and recovery. flags that signal that an injury is worse than origi- need a walker or wheelchair because crutches
nally thought. make navigation difficult.
Likelihood of injuries For knee injuries, pain persisting longer than
Knee and shoulder injuries are the most com- two weeks and/or internal swelling with clear fluid Training tips
mon injuries among older adults, said Dr. Tameem accumulation are indications of injury to the inter-
Yehyawi, orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports nal structure of the joint. For shoulder injuries, Seeing a primary care physician regularly is
medicine and arthroscopy. persistent pain, especially if it prevents or disrupts important, Oliver said. Primary care physicians
The extent of the injury can be influenced by the sleep, should be evaluated. have access to a medical history and will be more
level of activity the athlete participates in, he said. Once an injury is determined to be serious, equipped to monitor activity levels.
“I think it’s definitely more common to see inju- a treatment plan will be devised. Yehyawi said Yehyawi recommended a proper warm-up, espe-
ry in older adults because of the nature of degen- surgery is always considered to be a last option, cially with high intensity activity, maintaining
erative aging,” Yehyawi said. unless it is an ACL tear in a young athlete or a full good flexibility and using proper form without
Dr. Kristin Oliver, a sport medicine specialist rotator cuff tear in any athlete. jerking when using weights.
with Bluetail Medical Group, agreed. “No one is excited to have surgery,” Yehyawi As athletes age, it is important that they remem-
“Older adults, as a general rule, are more prone said.
ber to modify their workouts. Older athletes can’t
to injury,” Oliver said. The noninvasive approaches he prescribes are
lift what they once could in their 20s, Oliver said.
Oliver listed fractures as a likely source of inju- physical therapy, an anti-inflammatory prescrip-
ry and said many injuries are the same for young- tion, a steroid injection and the use of a brace. While injuries are a possible consequence of
er and older athletes, but they become more severe For any injury, time for recovery and rehabilita- being active, both physicians said the benefits
with age. tion are important factors. Yehyawi noted a slight- from being outweigh the costs.
One reason is a decrease in hormones. ly slower healing potential with increased age. Even in recovery, active patients heal faster than
As is the case with age, both men and women However, “for some people, age is just a num- those who are inactive and who become injured
gradually lose testosterone which can increase the ber,” he said. shortly after beginning to be active, Yehyawi said.
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Tammy Teel: Stand-up comedian, disability advocate speaks up

Despite a death and a diagnosis, she aims to embrace laughter By Olivia Garrette
It started with a dare.
On her 50th birthday, Tammy
Teel’s children challenged her to
try her hand at stand-up comedy.
She’d never tried anything like
it before, but she wasn’t about to
back down. After all, her kids were
watching.
“A mom always wants to prove
she can do it,” Teel said.
In front of a late-night crowd of
curious onlookers at Eastside Tav-
ern, Teel tested her self-deprecat-
ing yet hopeful humor.
As one joke, she pulled out a
bucket and told the crowd that at
50, she wasn’t ready to have a buck-
et list.
“That means you’re dying, so I
don’t want to go there,’” Teel said
as she tossed the bucket and sent it
sailing over her head.
“That freaked out the people
behind me big time,” she said.
Since then, Teel has become a
familiar face and an unlikely come-
dian in the “As Yet Unnamed Come-
dy Show” held every Tuesday night
at Eastside Tavern. Over the past
four years, she has performed in
the show nearly two dozen times.
Embracing laughter
After the death of her husband
in 2014, stand-up comedy wasn’t an
obvious choice. But Teel says com-
edy has taught her how to embrace EMILY JOHNSON/Missourian
laughter, even on the days when it is Tammy Teel shoots pool at Billiards on Broadway. Although her coach was not there that day, Teel played a few rounds of pool at Billiards. She
hard to laugh. trains to compete in pool tournaments.
Fifteen years ago, she was diag-
nosed with multiple sclerosis. It took a year for out in a bar full of college kids. es for the “As Yet Unnamed Comedy Show.”
doctors to pinpoint the disease, a process that “I don’t qualify for stand-up comedy for obvious The audience at the weekly comedy show is con-
began when Teel noticed challenges with her reasons,” Teel said with a touch of irony. stantly flitting in and out, walking right past the
stage, but Teel “grabs the crowd by their ears,”
Donald said.
“I can’t do clean comedy except with a bar of
“I couldn’t buy a laugh. It was so bad. There’s soap,” she said.
Most nights she can keep the crowd laughing for
some nights when you don’t get a laugh at all. a full 10 minutes, but every comic experiences off
nights — Teel’s worst night was on the eve of the
2016 election.
You can’t wait for that white flashing light “I couldn’t buy a laugh. It was so bad,” Teel said.
“There’s some nights when you don’t get a laugh at
that tells you you’re down to one minute.” all. You can’t wait for that white flashing light that
tells you you’re down to one minute.”
TAMMY TEEL
Getting back out there
comedian and advocate Teel never thought she’d take up stand-up.
“I took myself so seriously,” she said. “Doing
comedy is what changed me.”
vision and balance. Ten years ago, she began using Before she started, Teel didn’t feel much like
a wheelchair. Her comedy sets are inspired by her life, her laughing. She and her husband used to do every-
About a year after her husband died, Teel began illness and what she sees on television. The one thing together.
speaking as a disability advocate. That was also subject she avoids is politics. They made a living doing a variety of jobs side-
when she decided to try comedy. “When she gets up, no matter how much booze by-side, including driving a truck together and
With her motorized wheelchair positioned in the crowd has had, they quiet down and listen to working in the kitchen of an assisted living home
front of Eastside’s small step-up stage, Teel stands her,” said Bill Donald, a comedian and enthusiast and at a construction company. When he died, she
who schedules, films and photographs performanc- said she felt alone in a way she never had before.

“I closed myself off for so long,” an independent living waiver,
Teel said. “I had promised my hus- which offers additional assistance
band that I wouldn’t become a cat beyond the limitations of the state
lady, sitting, looking out the win- plan. It got back her in-home help
dow all the time and just not doing and her life.
anything. Once I got out and start- If she could, Teel says she’d be
ed doing things, I felt like I could.” at the comedy show every week.
As she was getting back out But winter weather makes it dif-
into the world, Teel began giving ficult for her travel outside her
speeches in Jefferson City about house.
living with MS. When bills come up Even when the sun is shining,
in the state legislature that would there are a lot of places downtown
negatively impact people with where Teel can’t go — her wheel-
disabilities, Teel shows up to fight chair won’t fit through the door.
back. But at Eastside Tavern and Klik’s
In July, the state enacted budget Deli and Bar, where Teel meets
cuts that limited access to in-home with other comics before shows,
caregivers for thousands of Mis- everyone is accepted.
sourians. Teel was one of them. “They get it, whatever it is,” she
For about six months, Teel barely said.
had the help she needed to accom- Not everybody gets it. People
plish everyday tasks such as per- are often timid around her, she
sonal care and grocery shopping. said.
As a result, she wasn’t able to go to “They don’t know what’s wrong
comedy nights and found herself and don’t want to say something
once again shut off from the world. wrong,” Teel said. “Just try,
“I wish people would just come ‘Hello.’” EMILY JOHNSON/Missourian
and see how we live,” Teel said. Often, strangers don’t bother Before a town hall meeting, Tammy Teel talks with Rep. Kip Kendrick. Teel attended the meeting to hear how
“When you don’t get enough help, talking to her at all. But it’s obvi- Missouri legislators are budgeting for disability transportation. Recently, there have been changes to the
public bus schedules in Columbia. For Teel, this means a restricted schedule of when she can get around.
you close yourself off. Life changes ous that Teel is far from timid. Especially in the winter, Teel’s wheelchair battery restricts her ability to go long distances in her chair, rather
drastically.” “I’m just a loud old broad,” Teel than riding the bus.
Eventually, she was able to get said.
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