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Health care facilities Making a Difference in our patient’s lives by delivering In addition to hospitals and other health restaurants, licensed day cares, pools and world class rehabilitative services to maximize independencecare centers, Columbia is home to dozens of lodging facilities. and quality of life.primary care physician offices, ambulatorysurgical centers, dental offices, chiropractors COLUMBIA ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP STROKE • BRAIN INJURY • SPINAL CORD INJURYand eye clinics. Specialty centers handle med- 1 S. Keene St., 573-443-2402 AMPUTEE CARE • ORTHOPAEDIC • MULTI-TRAUMAical issues such as weight-loss surgery, sportsmedicine, orthopedics, wound care, urology, www.columbiaorthogroup.com NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS • HIP FRACTURESimaging and radiology, cancer treatment, Columbia Orthopaedic Group consolidat-dialysis, and fertility and reproductive servic- ed Columbia Imaging Center, the Surgical “In January, Brian had aes. The major health care facilities include: Center at Columbia Orthopaedic Group and massive bilateral ischemic the Osteoporosis Center into its 72,000-square- stroke that left him with severe BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER foot building in April 2008. The facility recent- deficits and limitations. 1600 E. Broadway, 573-815-8000 ly added a pain management clinic and a He was transferred to Rusk pharmacy. Inpatient surgery is done at Boone Rehabilitation Center where www.boone.org Hospital Center. he could undergo more Boone Hospital Center is a county-owned, Columbia Orthopaedic Group has 55 clinic intense rehabilitation. Thenot-for-profit facility leased by St. Louis- rooms and four operating rooms. Specialties doctors, therapists, nurses andbased BJC HealthCare. The original 40-bed include arthroscopy, sports medicine, cervical his case worker all workedhospital opened in 1921. spine, lumbar spine, joint replacement, hand with Brian to achieve his goals. The hospital now is licensed for 397 beds and upper extremity, foot and ankle, pediatric They each addressed Brian’sand serves a 25-county area. It specializes in orthopedics and spine deformities and physi- specific, unique needs.cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, obstetrics cal medicine and rehabilitation. The care and compassion heand oncology and was named by U.S. News The Osteoporosis Center was the first clinic received brought out the bestand World Report as the top hospital in Mid- in Mid-Missouri to focus solely on the preven- in him and his efforts.Missouri and third-best in the state in 2015. tion, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis Their hard work and his Its most recent expansion includes the $23 and low bone density. determination allowed him tomillion Nifong Medical Plaza. Located at discharge from Rusk andForum and Nifong boulevards, the plaza FAMILY HEALTH CENTER return home. We are blessedoffers primary care, imaging, therapy, lab 1001 W. Worley St., 573-214-2314 to have such a top notchdraws and a retail pharmacy. facility so close to home.“ The hospital added a high-field, open MRI www.fhcmo.org ~ Brian & Vicki Wintonin 2010, a 64-slice PET/CT scanner in 2011 Family Health Center of Boone County is aand 3-D mammography technology in 2012. federally qualified health center serving a Joint Commission Gold Seal ofThe hospital also updated its da Vinci surgical 10-county area in Central Missouri. Approval for Amputee, Brainrobot to the da Vinci Si in late 2012. Services include primary medical, dental Injury, Spinal Cord & Stroke Physician referral service is available at and mental health care with a focus on resi-573-815-6400 or 800-872-9008. dents who have experienced barriers in access Rehabilitation. to care. The center accepts Medicaid and www.ruskrehab.com NIFONG MEDICAL PLAZA Medicare coverage and most commercial 900 W. Nifong Blvd., 573-499-9009 health insurance and provides a discount for 573-817-2703 Boone Hospital opened the Nifong Medical eligible low-income uninsured people. 315 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65203Plaza in February. The primary medical site of service is at The 80,000-square-foot, $23 million struc- 1001 W. Worley St., and the primary dental site ■ECONOMY | Our Town 51ture is the “signature building” of what even- of service is at 1101 N. Providence Road. Addi-tually could become a four-building medical tional sites are at 2475 Broadway Bluffs Drive,complex. Boone Medical Group, a Boone 307 S. Broadway in Salisbury and 1600 N. Mis-Hospital-affiliated physicians group has souri Ave. in Marceline.15,000 square feet of space for lease in thebuilding, which is owned by the hospital’s LANDMARK HOSPITALboard of trustees. 604 Old 63 N., 573-499-6600, www. The plaza offers primary care, convenient landmarkhospitals.com/columbia.aspxor urgent care, a lab, physical/occupational Landmark Holdings of Missouri LLC, basedtherapy, a pharmacy and imaging services. in Cape Girardeau, operates long-term acute care hospitals in Cape Girardeau; Joplin; Ath- COLUMBIA/BOONE COUNTY ens, Ga.; Salt Lake City; and Columbia. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH The Columbia facility opened in Septem- ber 2009 and was certified by the Centers for AND HUMAN SERVICES Medicare and Medicaid Services as a long-1005 W. Worley St., 573-874-7355, www. term acute care hospital on April 1, 2010. The gocolumbiamo.com/Health/index.php hospital also was certified by the Joint Com- mission on Accreditation of Healthcare Orga- Housed at the west entrance of the San- nizations on Feb. 1.ford-Kimpton Building, the public health The 32,000-square-foot hospital has 42 pri-agency provides services including immuni- vate patient rooms. Patients primarily arezations, family planning, sexually transmitted from Columbia, St. Louis, Jefferson City anddisease testing and treatment, WIC services, Kansas City. Most patients are dischargedassistance with utilities and prescriptions, home or to rehab hospitals for further care.and other health and social services. The The typical stay is about 27 days.department also issues certified copies ofbirth and death certificates, operates the CONTINUED ON 52county’s Animal Control division and inspects

Our Town 52 June 2016ECONOMY www.columbiatribune.comCONTINUED FROM 51 include screenings offered through a mam- In 2013, MU Health opened a $190 million Top employers mography van. Ellis Fischel also provides cen- addition to University Hospital. The eight-story TRUMAN MEMORIAL tralized screening, diagnosis, treatment and patient care tower includes a $50 million new All employee numbers represent VETERANS’ HOSPITAL postoperative recovery and support services as home for Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. full-time equivalent positions in the 800 Hospital Drive, 573-814-6000 well as a palliative care program. Columbia area. All numbers are self- www.columbiamo.va.gov WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL reported except where noted. Dedicated in 1972 and serving 43 counties in For patients who must travel more than 50 404 N. Keene St., 573-875-9000Missouri, Truman Memorial is the health care miles, Ellis Fischel offers lodging at the Ernest www.muhealth.org/locations/ UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURIhub for nearly 36,000 U.S. armed services vet- and Eugenia Wyatt Guest House. womens-and-childrens 105 Jesse Hall, 573-882-2121erans. It also is a regional referral center for 8,792 employees (this number in-veterans who need cardiac surgery and cardi- MISSOURI ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE The 143-bed MU Women’s and Children’s cludes UM System employees)ology care. The 123-bed hospital has sharing 1100 Virginia Ave., 573-882-2663 Hospital offers the only emergency room in the Michael Middleton, interim UM Sys-agreements with MU Health Care and other www.muhealth.org/locations/ region with physicians and nurses who have tem president; Hank Foley, interimlocal providers for some specialized services. missouriorthopaedicinstitute specialized training in pediatric emergency MU chancellor; Jatha Sadowski, in- A veteran’s eligibility is based on whether an care. terim associate vice chancellor for hu-ailment is connected to military service and The Missouri Orthopaedic Institute is Cen- man resources; Kelley Stuck; interimfinancial need. A majority of care at the hospi- tral Missouri’s largest freestanding orthopedic MU Children’s Hospital operates the only vice president for human resourcestal is outpatient. The hospital operates clinics center and the region’s most comprehensive Pediatric Urgent Care clinic in Mid-Missouri. MU HEALTH CAREin Jefferson City, Kirksville, Marshfield, Mexico, orthopedic surgery center. The 20-bed center 1 Hospital Drive, 573-882-4141Osage Beach, Sedalia, St. James and Waynes- opened in 2010 and includes specialists in joint Children’s services include a 48-bed Neona- 4,460 employeesville. About 900 health care students annually replacement, sports medicine, pediatric ortho- tal Intensive Care Unit, a pediatric medical Mitch Wasden, CEO and chief oper-receive some training at the facility. pedics, trauma care and infection as well as transport team and more than 30 pediatric ating officer; Deborah Pasch, chief care for foot and ankle, hand and elbow, hip specialties, including cardiology, orthopedic nurse executive and executive direc- UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI and knee, and shoulder and spine. surgery, radiology, plastic and reconstructive tor of University Hospital; and Sue HEALTH SYSTEM surgery, pediatric intensive care and the area’s Kopfle, chief human resources officer In June 2015, MU Health Care began con- only pediatric blood disorders and cancer unit. COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLSwww.muhealth.org/about/health-system struction on a $40 million, four-story expan- 1818 W. Worley St., 573-214-3400 The University of Missouri Health System is sion of the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute. The Women’s health services include the Family 3,524 employees expansion is scheduled for completion by Birth Center, where more than 1,800 babies Peter Stiepleman, superintendent;one of the most comprehensive academic 2017. The 85,562-square-foot expansion were born last year. MU Women’s and Chil- Dana Clippard, deputy superintendentmedical centers in Missouri, offering primary, includes five additional operating rooms, 22 dren’s Hospital also includes the Missouri Cen- BOONE HOSPITAL CENTERsecondary and tertiary health care services to new private patient rooms, 19 new outpatient ter for Reproductive Medicine and Fertility, 1600 E. Broadway, 573-815-8000Central Missourians. exam rooms. The fourth floor is planned as a Missouri OB/Gyn Associates, the Maternal- 1,550 employees research space. Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound Clinic and the Jim Sinek, president The health system provides education and Missouri Center for Female Continence and VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANSconducts medical research through the MU MISSOURI PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Advanced Pelvic Surgery. 1400 Veterans United Drive,School of Medicine, Sinclair School of Nursing 3 Hospital Drive, 573-884-1300 1-800-884-5560and School of Health Professions. www.muhealth.org/locations/ RUSK REHABILITATION CENTER 1,442 employees missouripsychiatriccenter 315 Business Loop 70 W., 573-817-2703 Brant Bukowsky, co-owner; Brock MU HEALTH CARE Bukowsky, co-owner www.muhealth.org The Missouri Psychiatric Center provides www.ruskrehab.com/en TRUMAN MEMORIAL VA HOSPITAL MU Health Care consists of University Hos- short-term, intensive inpatient treatment ser- Rusk Rehabilitation Center began in 1968 as 800 Hospital Drive, 573-814-6000pital, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Women’s and vices for adults, adolescents and children at the a wing of McHaney Hall, a former MU dormi- 1,400 employeesChildren’s Hospital, the Missouri Orthopaedic facility adjacent to University Hospital. The tory. In 1991, Rusk became a separate hospital Wade Vlosich, director; Lana Zerrer,Institute and the Missouri Psychiatric Center, center has 57 inpatient beds divided among in the university system. It features a 60-bed chief of staffall based in Columbia, and 51 outpatient clin- units for pre-adolescents, adolescents and center next to Mizzou North, formerly Ellis CITY OF COLUMBIAics in Columbia, Fayette and Fulton. Affiliates adults. The center also has an emergency Fischel Cancer Center. 701 E. Broadway, 57-874-7111of MU Health include Rusk Rehabilitation Cen- assessment unit for evaluating patients who The facility is a joint effort between the uni- 1,360 employeester, operated by HealthSouth Corp., and Capi- might be having a mental health crisis. versity and HealthSouth Corp. Rusk provides Mike Matthes, city manager; Margracetal Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. specialized treatments for brain injury, stroke, Buckler, human resources director Inpatient and outpatient care is provided by The center opened a $1.9 million renovated arthritis, spinal cord injury, chronic pain and SHELTER INSURANCE COS.University Physicians, a group practice with youth unit in 2013. The nearly 7,800-square- industrial injury. Its treatment focus is helping 1817 W. Broadway, 573-445-8441more than 500 physicians trained in more than foot inpatient unit provides state-of-the-art patients learn to manage their disabilities by 1,109 employees75 specialties and subspecialties. expanded facilities for behavioral health treat- combining individual skills with special types Rick Means, president and CEO ment of patients 5 to 18 years old. of equipment or assistance. Special emphasis MBS TEXTBOOK EXCHANGE INC. ELLIS FISCHEL CANCER CENTER is placed on pediatrics. 2711 W. Ash St., 573-445-2243 1 Hospital Drive, 573-882-2100 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 851 employees www.muhealth.org/locations/ 1 Hospital Drive, 573-882-4141 SOUTH PROVIDENCE MEDICAL PARK Bob Pugh, CEO; Dan Schuppan, ellisfischelcancercenter www.muhealth.org/locations/ 551 E. Southampton Drive, 573-884-7733 president; Jerome Rader, vice presi- dent of human resources Ellis Fischel Cancer Center opened in 1940 universityhospital www.muhealth.org/south-providence STATE FARM INSURANCEas the only cancer center west of the Missis- University Hospital is a 247-bed tertiary care MU Health Care opened this 85,500-square- 4700 S. Providence, 573-499-2000sippi River and the second in the nation. It center that provides a full range of medical and foot medical park in south Columbia in Janu- About 850 employeesmoved into its new $50 million facility at Uni- surgical services, including the region’s only ary 2015. Construction on the roughly $35 Michael Tipsord, vice chairman, presi-versity Hospital in 2013, and all oncology care Level 1 trauma center, the Frank Mitchell Jr., million project located near Providence Road dent and CEO of State Farm Mutualwas consolidated at the new location. M.D., Trauma Center. The hospital has a mini- and Southampton Drive started in June 2013. Automobile Insurance Co. mally invasive surgery program, diabetes cen- The two-story facility offers pediatric primary In March 2014, Ellis Fischel became the first ter, sleep disorder center and same-day sur- care, family medicine and outpatient behav-academic medical center to become a certified gery center. ioral health services. Other features include amember of the MD Anderson Cancer Network, A designated Chest Pain Center of Excel- 2,000-square-foot pharmacy with a drive-a program of the University of Texas MD lence, University Hospital also offers a stroke through, an on-site lab for medical testing andAnderson Cancer Center. and neurosciences program. It receives more radiology services. Family medicine services at than 50,000 visits to its emergency and trauma MU Health’s Woodrail and Green Meadows Outreach services to underserved areas centers annually. locations have moved to the new medical park.

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OT SafetyA NEW ATTITUDE “Ourcopsinourthreestrategic neighborhoods feel like they’re welcome in the neighborhood.” — LT. GEOFF JONES, oversees outreach unitOutreach unitopens lines ofcommunicationBY ALAN BURDZIAK Keith Jackmon, right, visits in December at Douglass Park with Officer Justin Anthony Range Line St. Don Shrubshell/Tribune of the Columbia Police Department’s Community Outreach Unit. The unit’s six patrol Route [email protected] | 815-1718 officers try to form relationships with residents in the three areas they are assigned COMMUNITY OUTREACH LOCATIONS n an effort to reach out to three areas of the to patrol. The unit was formed as part of a new emphasis on community policing. city where police historically have had a 63 high call volume and to try to bridge the gap “Probably the most meaningful to me is the city’s budget in fiscal year 2016, which between officers and the community, the that our cops in our three strategic neighbor- began Sept. 1, 2015, for the program. 70Columbia Police Department has three teams hoods feel like they’re welcome in the neigh- Broadwayof two officers each devoted to reaching out to borhood,” Jones said. The Columbia City Council has supportedthe community. both the unit and strategic plan, with Third Kelly Scanlonl/Tribune He didn’t have any statistics to back it up, Ward Councilman Karl Skala and Fourth Ward That group of officers is aptly called the but he said the unit is having a positive Councilman Ian Thomas using them in their There are no plans to expand the unit anyCommunity Outreach Unit. Lt. Geoff Jones impact and he believes it has helped solve re-election campaigns in the spring. time soon, Jones said, but there is hope it willand Sgt. Mike Hestir oversee officers Justin more crimes. grow one day.Anthony, Gamal Castile, Scott Lenger, Tony Skala said he thinks the department is shift-Parker, Matt Rodriguez and Phillip Shull. “I do know that our detectives appear to be ing toward community policing and that resi- “It’s really a shift in mindset, and we’re getting more information, our officers are get- dents are responding well to it. hopeful that eventually we’ll have more The unit was formed in spring 2015 with ting more information,” he said. resources so we can focus on neighborhoodsParker and Anthony going door to door in Though none of the areas of the strategic and those interactions and less on respondingeach of the three areas in addition to respond- The outreach unit plays not just into Bur- plan or outreach unit is in Thomas’ ward, he to calls,” Jones said.ing to calls for service. Neighborhoods of ton’s goal of more community policing, but has long been a proponent of communityfocus are in the northeast, north and central City Manager Mike Matthes’ strategic plan for policing and helping oft-neglected residents.parts of the city. The other four officers were the city he outlined in 2015. His plan focusesassigned to the unit full time in late February, on three areas — the north, northeast and “By demonstrating benefits here, I think weand now each pair is assigned to a neighbor- central — that chronically have been under- can build public support to get a new revenuehood. served and have high percentages of poor and source to increase the” size of the “depart- minority residents. The effort is just begin- ment,” Thomas said. City officials have The goal, department officials have said, is ning, though, and $200,000 was set aside in pushed for more cops, saying Columbia has ato open lines of communication with people low number of officers per capita.in the city, particularly minorities who have alongstanding mistrust of law enforcement.Eventually, Chief Ken Burton hopes the unit’sphilosophy of splitting shifts into thirds —answering calls, doing proactive work andreport writing — will be the model for theentire department. However, he has said hewould need between 40 and 50 more officerson top of the roughly 165 sworn personnel inthe department to be able to do it. Shortly after the unit was formed, Jonesand Hestir held a forum at City Hall, 701 E.Broadway, that included groups and organi-zations the department wants to partner with,including substance abuse, domestic violenceand mental health services. The work of coor-dinating all of the groups so police can havemore options than just sending someone tojail still was underway in the spring. Jones said that, so far, his officers havemade a difference in their areas. At first, theywere met with a lot of skepticism and resent-ment, but people eventually opened up andembraced their presence, he said.

Our Town 58 June 2016SAFETY www.columbiatribune.comNew 911 center is set to open 63County schedules a electricity and other services, meaning if one before we flip the switch,” Miller said. Boone CountySept. 11 dedication. system is damaged or becomes inoperable The building also will house the Office of Sheri ’s O ce during an emergency, there will be a back upBY JODIE JACKSON JR. system. Emergency Management, with Director Terry Location of Brown School Road Cassil and his staff moving in this summer. new 911 [email protected] | 815-1713 The building is designed to withstand 250 Cassil most recently served as chief of opera- When Boone County dedicates its new mph winds and other natural disasters. tions and response branch manager for the Kelly Scanlon/Tribune State Emergency Management Agency. HeEmergency Communication Center on Sept. Southern District Commissioner Karen retired as assistant chief of the Columbia Fire By 2012, the city was absorbing most of the11 — an apt date for dedicating a 911 call cen- Miller said June 8 was the target for “substan- Department after 21 years as a firefighter. operational costs and looked for ways to shareter — it will mark almost four years since a tial completion” of the new 911 center. At least expenses. The county also began consideringblue ribbon panel began discussing whether two months of “punch list” work afterward Cassil was hired last fall along with Joint taking over the service, and Presiding Com-the county should take over 911 and emer- will be necessary to get technology installed, Communications Director Chad Martin, a mission Dan Atwill appointed the blue ribbongency management services from the city of connected and operating, she said. 19-year employee of the sheriff’s department. panel to explore that and other questions.Columbia. Before joining the sheriff’s department, Mar- In the meantime, Boone County Joint Com- tin was a dispatcher for Columbia/Boone The panel’s recommendations in January The 911 center currently is located at 17 N. munications has been filling additional posi- County Joint Communications for five years. 2013 included asking voters for a dedicatedSeventh St. but will move to the $18 million tions and training new 911 call-takers and sales tax for 911 service and to build a newEmergency Communication Center on the dispatchers. Assistant Director Joe Piper said Boone County voters approved a three- facility, replacing outdated equipment andBoone County Sheriff’s Department campus the department’s budget calls for 49 emer- eighths-cent sales tax in April 2013 to pay for creating an advisory board to oversee the newat 2121 County Drive in late summer or early gency telecommunicators. And because cur- the new building and fund ongoing opera- county department.fall. The building is expected to cost $10 mil- rent staff will also be learning a new system tions.lion, with another $8 million estimated for the that will be in place at the new 911 center, The county took over operational control oftechnology inside the operation. The building Piper said they will need additional training. Local 911 and emergency management the city-managed 911 center on Jan. 1, 2015,has multiple redundant systems for water, Both locations — the new building and the service began in 1977 as a cooperative and all 911 employees transitioned to county downtown 911 call center — simultaneously arrangement between the city of Columbia employment under a plan that kept most of will operate during the transition. and user agencies, which initially were fire their city employment benefits intact. and police departments. Ambulance services “We want to make sure they’re well-trained and others were added later.We can support you in making a plan to thrive in the community, to Boone County Fire Protection Districtconnect with resources for yourself and your family, and to achieve yourpersonal goals. We serve people of all ages and income levels with a will you be ready?diagnosed developmental disability who reside in Boone County. the training isSupporting intense, the workindividuals withdevelopmental is fulfilling,disabilities but the rewardssince 1976. are endless. www.bcfr.org 1209 E. Walnut St. Columbia, MO 65201 (p) 573-874-1995 (f) 573-443-2864 (TDD) 573-443-2841 PHOTO BY ANDREW WORRALL Apply to be a volunteer firefighter. www.BCFDMO.com

June 2016 59 Our Town SAFETY www.columbiatribune.comCounty strives to 2015 CRIME STATISTICS Drug court COLUMBIA POLICE DEPARTMENT is under new managementkeep mentally ill, Crime 2014 2015 Change Homicide 5 1 -4 Rape 63 82 19 25teens out of jail Robbery 116 141 150 BY ALAN BURDZIAK Assault 226 376 89 Burglary 750 839 -499 [email protected] | 58 815-1718Variety of initiatives used to achieve Larceny 3,069 2,570 Missouri’s 13th Judicial Circuit, Auto theft 168 226 which covers Boone and Callaway counties, in 2015 hired its first druggoal of reducing inmate population. BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF‘S DEPARTMENT court commissioner in more than 14 years. Boone County already has a Crime 2014 2015 Change Casey ClevengerBY JODIE JACKSON JR. plethora of services in place to Homicide 1 5 4 was sworn in Nov. 30 reduce jail overcrowding and to Rape 8 8 0 and oversees [email protected] intervene with youths in hopes of Robbery 12 26 14 treatment courts in| 815-1713 keeping them out of the juvenile Assault -4 Boone and two justice system. The county has Burglary 109 105 27 courts in Callaway. A Reducing the Boone County alternative sentencing in place for Larceny 128 155 former CallawayJail’s de facto role as a place to DWI, drug, mental health and vet- Auto theft 532 441 -91 County assistant“warehouse” individuals with erans courts. The programs pro- 51 54 3 prosecuting attor-mental illness is at the forefront of vide supervision, treatment and ney, Clevenger also Caseyan initiative championed by North- regular appearances before the UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI POLICE Change has served as New Clevenger:ern Boone County Commissioner judge. 0 Bloomfield’s munic- Oversees fourJanet Thompson. -3 ipal judge. treatment Other initiatives aimed at men- 1 courts Thompson bases the “ware- tal health and social equity include: Crime 2014 2015 -4 Clevenger is thehouse” description on what she Homicide 0 0 -2 first commissioner to oversee thecalled “glaring statistics” that a Family Access Center for Rape 6 3 91 courts since circuit Judge Christinethird of the jail’s population, on Excellence, or FACE, which is fund- Robbery 1 2 7 Carpenter held the post in 2001. Stateaverage, has mental health issues. ed through the Boone County Chil- Assault 9 5 law changed the position into a judge-Nationwide numbers also indicate dren’s Services Fund as a $4.1 mil- Burglary 9 7 ship, and the statute was modified athose individuals are more likely lion, three-year initiative to address Larceny couple of years ago to allow the circuitthan others to commit another the so-called school-to-prison Auto theft 232 323 to hire a commissioner.crime and often are in jail for lon- pipeline. In the past, the only way 2 9 Before she came to Mid-Missouri,ger periods of time, she said. many Boone County youths could Clevenger, an Indiana native, got her qualify for mental health or other undergraduate degree from Ball State A $10,000 grant from the coun- behavioral services was in the juve- University in Muncie, Ind., and went toty’s Community Health Fund, nile justice system. FACE will open three-year plan to reduce poverty third-highest. Black youths make the Thomas Jefferson School of Law inwhich comes from a $500,000 in August at 105 E. Ash St. to help in part by strengthening the econ- up 16 percent of the Boone County San Diego. She also chairs the stateannual payment from BJC Health- expand access to and coordination omy and reducing the wage gap population between ages 10 and Committee for Best Practices on Driv-Care to lease county-owned Boone of existing community services between blacks and whites. He 16, but 49 percent of referrals to ing While Intoxicated EnforcementHospital Center, will help the such as counseling, mental health cited data that showed black the juvenile office were black and is a member of the Callawaycounty involve more people in the screenings, substance abuse treat- households in Columbia on aver- youths. White youths make up 75 County Coalition Against Rape andStepping Up initiative designed to ment and other programs allowed age earn only 60 percent of the percent of that age group and Domestic Violence.reduce the number of mentally ill by the Children’s Services statute. average income of white house- accounted for 48 percent of the Over the past two decades, alterna-individuals who go to jail. holds. Matthes has appointed a referrals. tive sentencing courts have been Boone County Schools Mental team of four community members growing in popularity among judicial The grant will fund an August Health Coalition, a program that to tackle the three-year plan by Rick Gaines, the county’s former circuits nationwide as a way to keepworkshop meant to involve local provides mental health prevention supporting minority-owned busi- Juvenile Justice Center director, people out of jail or prison and givemental health professionals, law and services through a $1.19 mil- nesses and creating communica- left that job in May to become the them the help they need to battleenforcement representatives and lion grant to the University of Mis- tion between city leaders and coordinator of the state’s dispro- addiction or other causes of criminalothers who have a stake in treating souri from the Boone County Chil- neighborhoods where disparities portionate minority contact pro- activity.and preventing mental illness. dren’s Services Board. The coalition are most prevalent. gram. Mid-Missouri’s 13th Circuit hasThompson said the workshop provides training for teachers to more alternative courts than manywould start the process of “inter- recognize social and emotional Disproportionate Minority Gaines said data show youths other places in the state. In Boone, thecept mapping,” which charts all development issues as possible Contact is a statistic tracked by the with repeated referrals to the juve- four courts are for offenses involvingthe times a person interacts with signs of a mental health concern. state to check the percentage of nile office — often starting with drugs, driving while intoxicated, men-law enforcement and the court sys- After screening students and staff, minority kids referred to juvenile truancy issues and other school- tal health and veterans. Callaway’s twotem. The mapping will help deter- each public school in the county justice authorities. Boone County or home-related problems — often courts are for driving while intoxicatedmine possible points of interven- receives a “report card” that shows had the highest disproportionate end up in juvenile detention or and drugs.tion before individuals end up in where intervention and services minority contact rate in the state prison. They usually don’t qualify Clevenger’s annual salary is $135,059the county jail, she said. are most needed. in 2013. The latest report, based on for services such as counseling and is paid by the state. 2014 data, ranked the county until they have been referred to the The National Association of Columbia City Manager Mike juvenile office.Counties launched Stepping Up in Matthes in September unveiled aearly 2015. In May, Boone Countybecame the first in Missouri to jointhe initiative.

Our Town 60 June 2016SAFETY www.columbiatribune.com Staffs, budgetsLegal services into circuit, associate circuit and fam- Miller is family court commissioner. Columbia Police Department: 600 E. Walnut St. ily courts. For more information, visit Offices are on the second floor of Front desk: 573-874-7652. $21.95 million bud-Legal matters, including civil dis- www.courts.mo.gov/hosted/circuit13/. the courthouse. The phone number is get; 200 total employees, 168 sworn officersagreements and alleged violations of Court administrator: Mary Epping 573-886-4060. Columbia Fire Department: Administration/Firethe law, are addressed at Columbia oversees administration of the court, MID-MISSOURI LEGAL SERVICES Station No. 1: 201 Orr St. Front desk: 573-874-Municipal Court or Boone County information services, courthouse and The not-for-profit at 1201 W. Broad- 7391. $17.41 million budget; 145 employeesCircuit Court. courtroom security, jury manage- way serves 11 counties, including Columbia Municipal Court: 600 E. Broadway,MUNICIPAL COURT ment, bond investigations and the Boone. Attorneys offer help in civil Suite 200. Main line: 573-874-7230. $989,091Columbia Municipal Court is on the Juvenile Justice Center. The office matters involving orders of protec- budget; 12 employeessecond floor of the Howard Municipal phone number is 573-886-4060. tion, divorce, child custody, landlord- City Prosecutor’s Office: 600 E. Broadway,Building, 600 E. Broadway. It handles Circuit clerk: Christy Blakemore. The tenant relations, Social Security Suite 200. Main line: 573-874-7229. $691,630all alleged infractions of city ordi- court clerk’s office maintains records benefits and other issues. Services budget; seven employeesnances, including traffic violations, of criminal and civil cases in circuit and are free to low-income individuals. Boone County Sheriff’s Department: 2121first-time drunken driving offenses associate circuit courts. The civil and Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. County Drive. Main line: 573-875-1111. $13.07 mil-and city marijuana cases involving family court divisions are on the main weekdays. New applicants can apply lion budget; 152.29 employeespossession of less than 35 grams. floor of the courthouse; the criminal from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 573-442- Boone County Fire Protection District: 2201To pay fines, visit the Traffic Viola- division is on the second floor. The 0116 or 800-568-4931; email leg- I-70 Drive N.W. Main line: 573-447-5000. $3.88tions Bureau, also on the second floor. phone number is 573-886-4000. [email protected]; or fax 573-875-0173. million budget; 24 employees and 230 volun-For information, call 573-874-7230. County prosecuting attorney: Dan PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE teers. Missouri’s largest fire protection district inMunicipal judge: Robert Aulgur and Knight. The elected prosecutor and 13 The Boone County Public Defender’s terms of land area.Associate Judge Jack Morgan assistants handle circuit and associate Office, 601 E. Walnut St., is part of Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office:Municipal court clerk: Deetra Williams circuit court criminal cases; another a state system representing low- 705 E. Walnut St. Main line: 573-886-4100. $2.8City prosecutor: Jack McManus and assistant leads a child-support en- income people charged with crimes. million budget; 39.48 employeesAssistant Prosecutors Robert Rinck forcement unit. Offices are on the District Defender David Wallis has 12 Boone County Circuit Court: 705 E. Walnut St.and Sara Watson. Contact the office fourth floor of the courthouse. The assistants. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main line: 573-886-4000. $3.77 million budget;at 573-874-7229. phone number is 573-886-4100. weekdays. Call 573-447-8087 or fax 40.18 employeesBOONE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT 573-447-8097. Southern Boone County Fire Protection Dis-All other civil and criminal cases are Circuit and associate circuit judges: AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION trict: 815 E. Broadway, Ashland. Main line:handled at the Boone County Court- Circuit judges are Jeff Harris, Kevin The Mid-Missouri ACLU defends 573-657-2370. $245,000 budget. One contracthouse, 705 E. Walnut St. Missouri law Crane, Christine Carpenter and against constitutional-rights viola- clerical employee and 55 volunteers.divides Boone County Circuit Court Jodie Asel. Associate circuit judges tions. Its St. Louis office handles area are Kimberly Shaw, Carol England, cases. Call 314-652-3111 or visit www. Michael Bradley, Leslie Schneider, aclu-mo.org. Deborah Daniels and Sue Crane. Sara Artwork by Emma Willis, 6th grade, West Middle School Home Performance Columbia Youth Teaching Efficiency with Energy Star helps you fightGet REBATES & LOW-INTEREST LOANS weather battles all 573-874-7325 • www.ColumbiaPowerPartners.com year long. Lower your utility bills and be more comfortable.

OT CommunityMAKING CONNECTIONSNew mayor aims tofoster collaborationamong all interestsBY CAITLIN CAMPBELL Daniel Brenner/Tribume Brian Treece and his wife, Mary Phillips, attend his election party April 5 at Broadway Brewery. Treece defeated attorney Skip [email protected] | 815-1719 ther by fewer than 800 votes to succeed two-term mayor Bob McDavid. Incumbent city council members Karl Skala and Ian Thomas fter an April election, Columbia has a were re-elected in the Third and Fourth wards, respectively. new mayor who plans to foster better community and business collabora- “What I’d like to do is identify the three things I think Columbia does very well tion. ... and really develop an economy that really enhances the companies that Columbia voters on April 5 elected want to move here because we have a qualified workforce neighborhood.”Brian Treece, who works as a lobbyist in Jef-ferson City and has served on various city — BRIAN TREECE, Columbia’s new mayorcommissions. Treece defeated Skip Waltherwith 52.2 percent of the vote — the candidates job” sometimes, Treece said, adding that he Now elected for his second term, Thomas Skala said he looks forward to big changeswere separated by fewer than 800 votes, with isn’t sure how his leadership style might differ said he wants to improve conversation among in Columbia over his three-year term, startingTreece taking 9,211 and Walther taking 8,438. from past mayors. “I’ve worked with elected residents, developers and city employees with the passage of a complete zoning and officials for 20 years, and I think some of the when it comes to planning projects in neigh- development code overhaul. He said he feels Treece said he looks forward to fostering lessons and best practices they taught me is borhoods. Thomas has organized several the newer council is more politically liberalrespectful and productive communication what I bring to the table.” meetings among residents and developers than the previous council and some of itsamong the city, community organizations, both before his re-election and after — most policies might reflect that.businesses and residents to create better edu- Third Ward Councilman Karl Skala and recently to discuss replanting trees along thecation and career paths. The mayor is an at- Fourth Ward Councilman Ian Thomas were MKT trail after they were cut down for a sewer “We’ll see if we can’t pass some policies thatlarge city council member in Columbia’s form also re-elected to serve in their respective project. make the system more fair for everyone,”of government. wards this April. Skala said of the zoning code project. “What I’d like to do is identify the threethings I think Columbia does very well —financial services, health care and culture likeTrue/False and Citizen Jane film festivals —and really develop an economy that reallyenhances the companies that want to movehere because we have a qualified workforce,”Treece said. “I’d like to find a way to connectour” universities “with this job corridor.” Treece also said he is eager to work towardthe city’s social equity goals and closing a gapbetween what officials have dubbed the “twoColumbias.” The city adopted a strategic planlast year with a social equity initiative thataims to make sure all residents have the sameopportunities for success and to eliminatehousing, economic and educational dispari-ties. “I think we can lay the groundwork prettyquickly,” Treece said. “How much groundwe’re able to cover is probably up to the indi-viduals going through that program.” Treece said he might be “a little bit moreformal” than past mayors and is the onlymayor in the past few decades who has bal-anced a full-time job and being mayor. A lob-byist in Jefferson City, he said he has a lot offlexibility in his work that allows him to bal-ance mayoral duties with work. “Being mayor can definitely be a full-time

Our Town 62 June 2016COMMUNITY www.columbiatribune.comCity leaders act on social equity initiativePlan steers resources assigned two officers to each of the three Kenney said the focus on building relation- The city will continue working toward its areas to engage in more friendly and person- ships extends beyond policing and that the strategic plan in 2016, and leaders have madeto geographic areas. able relationships with residents. team has a goal of bettering communication plans to conduct public information meet- The three geographic areas are located in between different community organizations ings to update residents on progress and the First, Second and Third wards, where Mat- that strive to help those in need. He said many goals. thes said neglect of public and private invest- groups operate on their own or are not awareBY CAITLIN CAMPBELL that other resources are available and that the “It’s been wonderful to watch the success [email protected] | 815-1719 ments over the years might have contributed community can get more done by working this so far, and it’s encouraging for our future,”During the summer of 2015, the city’s top to issues of poverty, crime and other commu- together. Matthes said. “We’re laying the foundation forleaders held a special meeting to outline a nity problems. something great in Columbia.”three-year strategic plan with broad goals for Many of the city’s departments alreadythe city’s future. A chief concern during the have started new projects or moved futurecreation of the strategic plan was the widen- projects in those areas so they will happening gap between the “two Columbias” — more quickly. The Parks and Recreation and City of Columbiathose who have money and those Public Works departments both have Office of Neighborhood Serviceswho are in poverty. “All of our shuffled construction start dates A year later, the city has put for future park projects within Your source for:its “strategic plan” in action the three areas. Additionally, • Neighborhood Association information and support efforts to reroute the city’s • Valuable Volunteer Opportunitiesresidents deserveand poured time and • Residential Code Enforcementresources into helping res- bus system will prioritize • Rental housing inspections the three strategic areas. Contact us if we can serve you!an opportunityidents, neighborhoods andbusinesses who need it to succeed.” The geographic areas 817-5050most. The goal of a social were mapped using censusequity initiative in the plan is — block groups so the city can [email protected]“improving the odds of success MIKE MATTHES, monitor the success or failure of www.CoMo.govfor all citizens” with an emphasis city manager efforts to close economic and social A lifestyle inspired byon income, health and housing disparity. gaps in town. The city will keep track of YOU“At its core, the strategic plan is about serv- metrics such as median household income,ing everyone — and I mean everyone,” City frequency of free or reduced-priced lunch forManager Mike Matthes said. “All of our resi- students and the number or nuisance struc-dents deserve an opportunity to succeed.” tures and delinquent properties, MatthesMatthes has justified the need for a strate- said.gic plan focused on equity by citing national The city also hired a team of individuals todata that shows that during the past few help with the strategic plan: former Imaniyears, the unemployment rate for black resi- Mission Center co-founders Glenn Cobbinsdents rose to 15.7 percent while the unem- and Judy Hubbard, University of Missouriployment rate for white residents dropped to adjunct instructor Carl Kenney and Columbia4.4 percent. Additionally, city leaders have Board of Education President Jim Whitt. Thecited other figures that show disparity among team has been meeting with Columbia resi-those who need free or reduced-price lunches dents in the three focus areas, neighborhoodin the Columbia Public School District and associations and minority businesses to asktheir peers as well as a lack of affordable hous- residents what the city can do to make thingsing for low-income residents. better, Kenney said.Most of the community does not have a “We want this to be a bottom-up approach,”problem with income, health care or housing, Kenney told the Ridgeway Neighborhoodbut that doesn’t mean the city should not Association. “We want this to be the peoplework to help those in need, Matthes said. telling us what they need and not the city tell-“The best metaphor I can think of for why ing people what they need to do.”this social equity goal is needed is the meta- Matthes said the team also is collecting aphor of two guys in a boat,” Matthes said. list of minority-owned businesses with infor-“One guy at one end of the boat points to the mation such as how many employees theyother end and says, ‘Hey, there’s a hole in the have and how many are a certified Disadvan-end of your boat,’ and then sits back as the taged Business Enterprise — a federal desig-guy at the other end desperately tries to stop nation given to businesses operated by Where there’s room to grow, and rich experiences are part of everyday life.the boat from sinking. Eventually, the whole minorities and women. He said the city willboat sinks because they are not helping each use the list of businesses to proactively select Come grow with us, and be inspired again.other. them for contracts. Plan your visit today!“We can’t just sit back and let some people Matthes said the biggest successes with thesink because we will all sink.” strategic plan have been with the policeThe city identified three geographic areas department’s expanded outreach unit. Hethat traditionally have been neglected to tar- said the outreach unit’s officers report the CALL (573) 234-1091get with park, street, infrastructure and trans- community-oriented policing approach has ColumbiaSeniorLiving.comportation improvements during the next few helped solve and deter crimes, which is the ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CAREyears. The Columbia Police Department also first real way to measure the effect the plan is 2333 Chapel Hill Road, Columbia, MO 65203expanded its community outreach unit and having on the community.

June 2016 63 Our Town COMMUNITY www.columbiatribune.comFacts about Columbia more than 27,500 total at its nationwide 18 city-maintained soccer fields campuses and online; and Stephens Col- PRINT MEDIAPOPULATION Road, P.O. Box 6015, Columbia, Mo., lege, with an enrollment of 831 in 2015. Daily newspapers include:Columbia: 116,906 (2014 census esti- 65205. The bureau can be reached by Other higher-education institutions with Columbia Daily Tribune: Afternoonmate) phone at 573-875-1231 or 800-652-0987 Columbia campuses include Moberly paper on weekdays, morning paper onBoone County: 174,974 (2015 census or online at www.visitcolumbiamo.com. Area Community College, Bryan Col- weekends. Weekday/Sunday readershipestimate) EDUCATION lege, William Woods University and of 81,368; online readership of 68,616. Elementary and secondary: Columbia Central Methodist University. Columbia Missourian: Morning paperCLIMATE Public Schools has four high schools, published daily except Saturdays andTemperatures: Columbia’s mean tem- six middle schools and 21 elementary MAIN LIBRARIES Mondays by the MU School of Journal-perature is 54.5 degrees, with highs schools. The 2015-16 enrollment was Daniel Boone Regional Library, includ- ism. Circulation of 5,938.averaging 64.7 degrees and lows aver- 18,393 students. There are 18 private and ing Columbia Public Library: More than Other area publications include theaging 44.3 degrees. The warmest month parochial schools. 554,000 items, including more than monthly city magazine Inside Columbiais July, with an average high of 88 Career-technical: The Columbia Area 421,000 books, plus recordings, videos and its sister publications, the quar-degrees; the coldest is January, with an Career Center offers classes for ninth- and electronic materials. terly business magazine CEO and theaverage high of 38 degrees. through 12th-grade students as well as University of Missouri libraries: More monthly baby-boomer-focused Prime.Precipitation: Annual rainfall averages a variety of courses each semester for than 3 million volumes and 6 million Also publishing monthly is the Columbia42.6 inches; snowfall averages 19 inches. adults and customized training for local microforms. Business Times magazine. businesses. The Boone County Journal and Centra-CONVENTION AND TOURISM Colleges: The University of Missouri RECREATION lia Fireside Guard newspapers and theLodging: There are 34 hotels and two recorded a total enrollment of 35,448 Two commercial bowling alleys Add Sheet free advertising shopper allbed and breakfasts. More than 3,700 students in fall 2015, including 27,812 Three movie theaters publish weekly. Columbia Home maga-rooms. undergraduate students. Its full-time 74 city parks, with seven destination zine publishes every other month. OtherExhibition: The Hearnes Center totals faculty and staff number is more than trails advertising publications include the67,584 square feet; Midway Expo Center, 13,000 in Columbia, including University 27 city-maintained tennis courts Columbia Marketplace monthly direct-more than 50,000 square feet; Colum- Hospital and MU Health Care employees. Three public and six private golf courses mail deal magazine, and the Real Estatebia Expo Center, 18,612 square feet. Columbia also has two private college One outdoor skateboard park and one Book featuring Mid-Missouri housing.Information on events, points of interest, campuses based here: Columbia Col- indoor roller rinkmeeting plans and tour arrangements lege, which had 3,223 students enrolled 50-plus miles of nature and fitness trails CONTINUED ON 65is available through the Convention at its Columbia campus in 2015 and 18 city-maintained volleyball courtsand Visitors Bureau, 300 S. Providence Making Columbia the CITY OFbest place for everyone tolive, work, learn and play! COLUMBIA CALL (573) 874-2489 for all of your City-related questions. CLICK visit the City’s website at www.CoMo.gov. WATCH the City Channel on Mediacom 80 (digital 23s), Charter Communications 992 & CenturyLink 96. LIKE us on Facebook - City of Columbia, Missouri (Gov’t. Page). FOLLOW stay up to date by following us on Twitter - @CoMoGov.

Our Town 64 June 2016COMMUNITY www.columbiatribune.comCOLUMBIA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONSThere are more than 80 neighborhood associations recognized by 6 16the city of Columbia. These groups provide a channel for informa-tion flow and encourage public participation in municipal deci- 75 68 53sion-making. Recognized associations receive notification about 71planning and zoning applications in the area and advance notice ofpublic hearings. Associations in older neighborhoods are occasion- 29 52 41ally eligible for federal funds for public improvements. Organized 37 54neighborhoods are in a better position to discuss issues with devel- 74 47 38opers. More information is available from the Department of PublicCommunications at 874-7248 or [email protected]. 51 46 57 82 36 79 80 221. Bearfield Meadows 19. East Campus 40 66 55 31 81 60 49 3 12 73Pat Bess, 499-4445 Janet Hammen, 442-5827 63 15 24 34 76 17 65 [email protected] [email protected] 582. Bedford Walk 20. East Pointe 70 18 23 5 35 50Susan Clark, 445-2050 Dan Harder, 424-2384 44 8 62 56 [email protected] dan@midwestproperty 39 143. Benton-Stephens mgmt.com 33Peter Norgard, 443-3021 21. East [email protected] Stacy Morse, 673-6654 77 19 494. Blu Creek Estates [email protected] 11 32 64Pat Bess, 499-4445 22. Eastland [email protected] Pat Bess, 499-4445 78 59 255. Bourn Avenue [email protected] Shortridge, 303-4930 23. Fairview 67 [email protected] Sarah Lang, 446-0146 106. Brookside Square [email protected] Lawson, 875-5133 24. Gary-Atkins 9 [email protected] Peter Holmes, 239-7789 437. Cedar Lake [email protected] 4Peter Koukola, 443-2352 25. Grasslands 26 27 69 [email protected] Robbie Price, 441-2395 458. Chapel Hill Estates [email protected] McIntosh Coles, 26. Greenbriar-Trail Ridge disaacson@centurylink. 61 42 [email protected]; Traci Wilson-Kleekamp net 1 [email protected] [email protected] 38. Indian Hills 13 73. Timberhill Road9. Chapel Hill Lake 27. Green Meadows Wallace Malveaux, 474- 2 62. Rockingham Harold Johnson, 449-1533Pat Bess, 499-4445 Mary von Schoenborn, 449- 2307 Mary Colgin, 445-4453 74. Valley View [email protected] 7838 39. Katy Lake Estates 30 7 rockinghamcomo@gmail. Tim Chancellor, 489-907010. Chapel Woods [email protected] Pat Bess, 499-4445 com [email protected] Spiers, 445-3544 28. Grindstone/Rock pbess@camcolumbia. [email protected] 63. Rothwell Heights 75. Vanderveen [email protected] Quarry com 52. Oakland Manor Farah Nieuwenhuizen, Pat Bess, 499-444511. College Park Julie Youmans, 443-2154 40. King’s Meadow Diane Oerly, 474-4542 445-6853 [email protected] Johnson, 999-2165 [email protected] Henry Warren, 445-8220 [email protected] [email protected] 76. West Ashmanitoublu [email protected] 29. Haden Park [email protected] 53. Oaks 64. Shepard Boulevard Ivy Boley12. Country Club Estates Inactive 41. Lake Shire Estates Curtis Flatt, 804-1280 John Prenger, 673-7964 [email protected] Hutton, 442-5423 30. Heritage Estates Pat Bess, 499-4445 fl[email protected] [email protected] 77. [email protected] Pat Bess, 499-4445 [email protected] 54. Oakview Drive 65. Shoe Factory District Frankie Minor, 815-959113. Country Club Fairways [email protected] 42. Lenoir Woods Tami Avery, 474-2260 Phebe La Mar, 443-3141 [email protected] Elder, 875-4989 31. Highland Park George Gale, 449-4029 [email protected] [email protected] 78. Westwinds [email protected] Jimmy Spear [email protected] 55. Park DeVille 66. Smithton Ridge Patty Koehner, 442-208414. County House Branch [email protected] 43. Limerick Lakes Terry Baker, 445-9643 Mark Pulliam, 446-9431 [email protected] McFarling, 874-0982 32. Hinkson Creek Valley Pat Bess, 499-4445 [email protected] [email protected] 79. White [email protected] Laura Marty, 353-3077 [email protected] 56. Park Hill 67. Southwest Hills Greg Ahrens, 886-978615. Coventry Court [email protected] 44. Longview J.D. Estes, 441-2386 Inactive 80. WoodridgeBill Moyes, 446-5078 33. Historic Old Southwest Urb Molitor, 445-0690 57. Parkade 68. Spencer’s Crest Allen Hahn, [email protected] Hank Ottinger, 443-4954 [email protected] Paul Love, 443-6093 Pat Bess, 499-4445 [email protected]. Deer Ridge [email protected] 45. Meadows [email protected] [email protected] 81. Worley Street ParkCherie Rutter, 365-6224 34. Historic Sunset Lane Pat Bess, 499-4445 58. Quail Creek 69. Stadium Heights Phill Christensen, 673-7928cheriescakeboutique@ Trevor Harris, 442-2227 [email protected] Pat Bess, 499-4445 Joe Coke, 449-3640 [email protected] [email protected] 46. Meadowvale [email protected] 70. Stonecrest 82. Zaring17. Douglass Park 35. Historic West Broad- Inactive 59. Quarry Heights Inactive Judy Johnson, 474-6940Jacob Luis Gonzales, 708- way 47. Mexico Gravel Dan Reuther, 268-5859 71. Tanglewood [email protected] Louis Wilson, 875-8039 Nile Kemble, 474-7016 druether@columbiaproper- Paul Penn, 819-1161jacobluisgonzales@gmail. [email protected] 48. Miles Manor tymanagement.org 72. Tenth Hitt Elm Locustcom 36. Hominy Branch Pack Matthews, 442-7865 60. Ridgeway Kelly Veach, 443-158818. Dubradis Karl Skala, 474-2195 [email protected] Michael MawRebecca Roesslet, 424-4757 [email protected] 49. Moon Valley Heights [email protected] 37. Hunters Gate Inactive 61. [email protected] David Isaacson, 639-1009 50. North Central Jean Diles, 673-4405 Dan Cullimore, 875-0887 [email protected] 51. Northland-Parker Annette Weaver, 449-7417

June 2016 65 Our Town COMMUNITY www.columbiatribune.comCONTINUED FROM 63 affiliate Sue Worsowicz, left, KMIZ-17, Columbia, ABC af- explains to ConnieAM RADIO STATIONS filiate Fennewald how toKFRU, Columbia, 1400 KQFX-22, Columbia, FOX use an iPhone appKTGR, Columbia, 1580 affiliate that allows usersKFAL, Fulton, 900 KRCG-13, Jefferson City, CBS to find a lost phoneKWRT, Boonville, 1370 affiliate using another phoneKRLL, California, Mo., 1420 KMOS-6, Warrensburg, PBS or iPad on AprilKLIK, Jefferson City, 1240 affiliate 20 at the HillcrestKWOS, Jefferson City, 950 Community Center.KXEO, Mexico, Mo., 1340 EMERGENCY SERVICES The class is one ofKWIX, Moberly, 1230 Columbia Police Depart- several offered inKMMO, Marshall, 1300 ment: 165 sworn officers as Columbia for adults,KSIS, Sedalia, 1050 of April 1. covering topics fromKDRO, Sedalia, 1490 playing an instru-KLTI, Macon, 1560 Boone County Sheriff’s ment to homestead-KRMS, Osage Beach, 1150 Department: About 80 full- ing.KWRE, Warrenton, 730 time-equivalent positions in law enforcement and 55 Don Shrubshell/TribuneFM RADIO STATIONS positions at the jail.KCOU, Columbia, 88.1 Fire departments: The Programs for adults offerKJAB, Mexico, Mo., 88.3 Columbia Fire Department something for everyoneKSDQ, Moberly, 88.7 has 141 full-time employees,KJLU, Jefferson City, 88.9 and the Boone County Fire BY CAROLINE DOHACK At the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, courses areKOPN, Columbia, 89.5 Protection District has a [email protected] | 815-1727 specifically designed for adults 50 and older. There are noKMCV, High Point, 89.9 volunteer staff of about 265 take-home assignments, no tests and no grades. Rather,KBKC, Moberly, 90.1 and 24 employees. Columbia has a reputation as a college town — and with classes are an opportunity to connect with others overKNLG, New Bloomfield, 90.3 good reason. But why should the 20-somethings have all shared interests — and a wide array of interests at that.KWWC, Columbia, 90.5 POST OFFICES the fun? Whether it’s enrichment or continuing educationKAUD, Mexico, Mo., 90.5 511 E. Walnut St., 3709 Sand- they seek, adults in Columbia have plenty to pick from. “Our classes are taught by retired university faculty,KBIA, Columbia, 91.3 man Lane, 3212B LeMone authors, artists and world travelers. We develop 20 to 30KMFC, Centralia, 92.1 Industrial Blvd. and 2300 You can fulfill that lifelong dream of taking private courses each semester covering subjects such as politics,KSDL, Sedalia, 92.3 Bernadette Drive painting or piano lessons. Dancearts of Columbia offers science and technology, philosophy, literature and poetry,KWJK, Boonville, 93.1 tap and ballet classes for dancers young and not-so-young the environment, finance, the arts, religion, and film,” saidKSSZ, Fayette, 93.9 UTILITIES AND SERVICES — no prior dance experience required. As part of its out- Osher Director Kristin Millikan.KATI California, Mo., 94.3 Natural gas: Ameren Mis- reach efforts, the not-for-profit Columbia Center for UrbanKSDC, Centralia, 94.9 souri Agriculture offers gardening and cooking classes. But all work and no play is no fun, and Millikan saidKWWU, Fulton, 94.9 Electricity: Ameren Missouri, there’s a social component to Osher’s educational offer-KTKS, Versailles, 95.1 Columbia Water and Light, And there also are local programs that specialize in con- ings.KWWR, Mexico, 95.7 Boone Electric Cooperative, tinuing education. At the Columbia Area Career Center,KCMQ, Columbia, 96.7 Centralia Municipal Water learners of all ages — from youths to seniors — have ample “We host many social activities for members, includingKPOW, La Monte, 97.7 and Light opportunity to take on new endeavors. Elizabeth Tate, our Halloween parties, Friday films, special dinners. OsherKCLR, Boonville, 99.3 Cable TV: Mediacom, Char- program manager for professional and community educa- is a place to feed your brain and grow your friendships,”KBBM, Jefferson City, 100.1 ter, CenturyLink tion at CACC, said course offerings are updated regularly Millikan said.KTGR, Fulton, 100.5 to reflect the community’s needs and interests.KPLA, Columbia, 101.5 Phone/Internet providers: And while the pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavorKBXR, Columbia, 102.3 CenturyLink, Mediacom, “While we do have core classes that we plan each in itself, Millikan said continuing education offers positiveKZJF, Jefferson City, 104.1 Socket, Tranquility semester, we try to add a new grouping of classes to each outcomes as we get older.KRES, Moberly, 104.7 Water: The city system has a catalog to keep up with the demands of the public. A lot ofKZZT, Moberly, 105.5 capacity of 28 million gallons our classes come to us from community member sugges- “The growing common knowledge — supported by aKOQL, Ashland, 106.1 per day. Rural water districts tions or from community members who have a passion for mounting body of research showing that engaging theKTXY, Jefferson City, 106.9 supply county residents. a topic or hobby and want to help others continue in their mind in intellectually stimulating activities keeps the brainKLJE, Columbia, 107.9 Sewer: The city wastewater lifelong learning pursuit,” Tate said. healthy and extends mental acuity during the aging pro-KRFL, Fulton, 107.9 treatment plant near McBa- cess — has created greater demand for Osher,” Millikan ine has a capacity of 20.6 These include opportunities to learn or enhance skills said.TELEVISION STATIONS million gallons per day with crucial to one’s profession or simply to pursue a yen.KOMU-8, Columbia, NBC an average flow of 16 million Osher’s academic calendar follows that of a traditionalaffiliate gallons per day. The Boone “This semester, we’ve seen large enrollments in our college campus, with a spring and fall semester and a sum-KZOU-11, Columbia, MyTV County Regional Sewer Dis- standard classes such our floral design series, ballroom mer session. CACC ‘s courses run a more varied schedule. trict serves the county. and swing dancing, beekeeping, photography and our Recycling: Columbia’s recy- computer courses — Excel, Photoshop, etc. A fun new “Whether we are carrying out one of our short-term cling program is active in the class this semester was on homesteading — expanding enrichment courses, our long-term certificate programs or city limits and is operated one’s knowledge of gardening, food preservation, permac- our Summer Youth camps, the goal remains the same: to by Columbia Public Works’ ulture and sustainable living,” Tate said. continue to provide lifelong learning opportunities for the Solid Waste Division. local area,” Tate said. Sources: Regional Economic Development Inc., Colum- bia Convention and Visitors Bureau, city of Columbia, state of Missouri, U.S. Cen- sus Bureau, media reports and institution websites and representatives

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Our Town 68 June 2016COMMUNITY www.columbiatribune.comCity government Mayor Brian Treece COLUMBIA’S WARD BOUNDARIES Columbia Fire Department Office: City Hall, Chief Randy White second floor Columbia is divided into six wards that were updated in 2011 to reflect the 2010 census. Administration building: Term expires April 2019 Each is represented by a member of the city council. 201 Orr St. [email protected] 573-874-7222 (daytime) [email protected] First Ward 573-874-7391 (daytime) Councilman 573-874-7450 (week- Clyde Ruffin ends and after-hours) 400 Vieux Carre Court The fire department Term expires April 2017 provides emergencyTreece [email protected] medical care and as- Ruffin 573-268-4783 (daytime) sistance during fires, White Trapp Second Ward Skala Councilman explosions, hazardous materials inci-Thomas Michael Trapp dents and other catastrophic events. ItNauser 10 Leslie Lane also provides investigative, inspection Term expires April 2018 SECOND WARD THIRD WARD and code enforcement services. [email protected] FIRST WARD 573-256-0174 (daytime) FOURTH WARD Public Works Department Third Ward Director David Nichols Councilman Office: City Hall, Karl Skala third floor 5201 Gasconade Drive david.nichols@como. Term expires April 2019 gov [email protected] 573-874-7250 573-474-2195 (home) The Public Works Fourth Ward Department oversees Councilman a range of city services Ian Thomas SIXTH WARD including engineering, 2616 Hillshire Drive streets, traffic, transit, Nichols Term expires April 2019 [email protected] FIFTH WARD the airport, parking, custodial and main- 573-239-7916 (cell) Fifth Ward tenance services, fleet operations and Councilwoman right-of-way acquisition. Laura Nauser 5707 Bridlewood Court CITY DEPARTMENTS AND LEADERSHIP Law Department Utilities Department Johnsen Term expires April 2017 Director Tad Johnsen [email protected] City Manager City Counselor Office: City Hall, 573-999-4002 (cell) Mike Matthes fourth floor Sixth Ward [email protected] Councilwoman 573-874-7325 Betsy Peters The Utilities Department 305 McNab Drive oversees the city utili- Term expires April 2018 ties, such as solid waste, [email protected] sanitary sewer and 573-874-7812 (home) stormwater manage- ment. Peters Office: City Hall, Nancy Thompson Community Development Department Office: City Hall, second floor second floor Director Tim Teddy Office: City Hall, fifth mike.matthes@como. nancy.thompson@ floor gov 573-874-7214 como.gov [email protected] 573-874-7223 The city manager The Law Department 573-874-7239 The department fea- answers directly to the provides legal advice tures the Planning and Columbia City Council. and support for the city He is responsible for Matthes Thompson Development division, the general administration of the city, council, city staff and boards and com- which handles tasks missions. It also prepares all city ordi- appointing department heads, program nances, resolutions, contracts and leases. associated with land use and development in- coordination and policy implementation. cluding zoning requests, Teddy City Clerk Sheela Amin Columbia Police housing programs and administering Office: City Hall, Department Community Development Block Grants; second floor Chief Ken Burton the Office of Neighborhood Services, [email protected] Office: 600 E. Walnut St. which coordinates with neighborhood 573-874-7208 [email protected] associations and enforces property The city clerk serves as 573-874-7402 (chief) codes; and the Building and Site Devel- the secretary to the city 573-874-7652 (main opment division, which issues construc- council and is responsi- office) tion and occupancy permits, certifies ble for keeping records The police department trade crafts and enforces the city’s zon- of official city business, provides crime preven- ing and land preservation ordinances. including minutes, reso- tion and protective lutions and ordinances. Amin services. Burton CONTINUED ON 69

CONTINUED FROM 68Parks and Recreation Department Health department services includeDirector Mike Griggs immunizations, restaurant and lodgingOffice: Gentry Building, inspections, communicable disease test-1 S. Seventh St. ing and treatment; emergency planning;[email protected] the Women, Infants and Children pro-573-874-7460 gram; Animal Control services; humanThe Parks and Recre- rights promotion; and programs toation Department plans, encourage safe and healthy living.develops and maintainsparks, green spaces and Finance Departmentrecreational facilities Director Michele Nixand oversees recre- Griggs Office: City Hall,ational services. fifth floor [email protected] Resources Department 573-874-7365Director MargraceBuckler The Finance Depart- ment is responsible forOffice: Howard Building, the administration of600 E. Broadwaymargrace.buckler@ financial services for the city, including financialcomo.gov planning, budgeting, Nix573-874-7677 treasury management, investments, pur-The Human ResourcesDepartment coordinates chasing, accounting, payroll, business licensing, insurance and utility customerevaluation, promotion services.and development ofstaff. Buckler Economic DevelopmentColumbia/Boone Department Button YES empowers.County Department Director Stacey Button YES loves a challenge.of Public Health and Browning Office: 500 E. Walnut St. YES opens eyes.Human Services stacey.button@como. YES creates change.Director Stephanie gov YES emboldens.Browning 573-441-5542 YES makes a difference.Office: 1005 W. Worley The Economic Develop- YES believes we willstephanie.browning@ ment Department works find a cure for cancer.como.gov to attract and keep busi- YES makes artificial joint573-874-7355 nesses and jobs in the city. replacements a thing of the past. YES sees the end of Type 1Transit services diabetes right around the corner. At mid-Missouri’s onlyCoMo Connect MO-X academic health center,Wabash Station, 126 N. Tenth St. 303 Business Loop 70 E. YES finds a way.573-874-7282, www.comoconnect.org 573-256-1991 or 877-669-4826CoMo Connect is the city’s bus ser- www.moexpress.com Ye s F i n d s AWay.co mvice, with orbital routes replacing the Scheduled shuttle service betweenold hub-and-spoke system. Stops are Columbia and the Kansas City and St. ■SAFETY | Our Town 69spread throughout the city. Regular Louis airports. The company offers 12one-way fares are $1.50 for adults and round trips daily to St. Louis and five75 cents for preapproved eligible pas- round trips daily to Kansas City. Pricessengers. Passengers 18 and under ride range from $50 one way to $118 for afor free. Full- and half-fare multiple-ride round trip.passes are available for purchase. Stu- EZGO Busdents can purchase a semester pass for 908 Interstate 70 Drive S.W.$100. Hours of operation are 6:25 a.m. 573-817-1000, www.ezgobusmo.comto 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; Shuttle service to and from Lambert In-10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; closed Sun- ternational Airport in St. Louis. One-wayday. Route maps are available online. tickets cost $35, and a round trip is $70. Door-to-door service is an extra $10.Columbia Paratransit Greyhound Lines573-874-7290 Midway Truck Stop Travel [email protected] 6401 Highway 40 W.For disabled residents, Columbia has 573-449-2416, www.greyhound.comlift-equipped mini-buses that provide Provides bus connections to citiescurb-to-curb transportation services. across the country. Prices vary. TheThe service is available for people company is open seven days a week.who qualify under the Americans Train servicewith Disabilities Act. The fare is $2 per The nearest Amtrak station is in Jef-ride. Hours of operation are 6:25 a.m. ferson City at 101 Jefferson St. Informa-to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; tion on routes and tickets is available at10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday; closed www.amtrak.com.Sunday. Schedulers are on duty Mondaythrough Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Our Town 70 June 2016COMMUNITY www.columbiatribune.comCounty government and services Boone County was formed in 1820 from ings at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 1:30 p.m. publicadmin calls for service and investigates crimes.segments of Howard and Montgomery coun- Thursdays in the commission chambers It also oversees operations of the Booneties and named after the frontiersman Daniel on the first floor of the Boone County The public administra- County Jail and distributes permits forBoone, who spent his final days in Missouri. Government Center. The commission tor is responsible for the all-terrain vehicles and firearms. meets at various times throughout custodial and admin- About 163,000 people — a 20 percent the week in work sessions with other istrative tasks for the County Treasurer Tom Darroughincrease from 2000 — lived in the 685-square- elected officials and department heads. estates of the deceased Term expires: 2016mile county in 2010. The county is governed Commissioners also serve as the coun- and estates of minors Office: Room 205, sec-by a three-member county commission. Each ty’s liaison with dozens of community and incapacitated or ond floor of the countycommissioner is elected to a four-year term. boards and committees. disabled people when government center; there is no legal guard- 573-886-4365 The county receives revenue from real ian or conservator. The Richards Website: showmeboone.estate and personal property taxes, fees, and com/treasurerstate and federal money, but roughly 73 per- OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS public administrator also serves as thecent of county funds come from sales taxes. court-appointed guardian, conservator,The county-owned Boone Hospital Center has County Assessor personal representative, fiduciary or sur- The treasurer is re-a lease agreement with St. Louis-based BJC Tom Schauwecker rogate for people or descendants when sponsible for receiving,HealthCare, which pays an annual sum to the Term expires: 2016 no one else is willing or qualified. disbursing and investing Darroughcounty based on the consumer price index. Office: Room 143, first all funds for the countyThe 2015 budget includes a lease payment of floor of the county Sheriff Dwayne Carey and ensuring money is$1,830,000 and another $524,000 for the coun- government center; 573- Term expires: 2016 segregated into sepa-ty to use for community health grants. 886-4270 Office: 2121 E. County rate funds. The treasurer Website: showmeboone. Drive; 573-875-1111 issues all general obliga- Boone County became a first-class county com/assessor Website: showmeboone. tion bonds and revenuein 1991, a designation based on the valuation com/sheriff bonds for the county.of property. The assessor is respon- sible for tracking all tax- Schauwecker The sheriff’s primary re- County Auditor State law allows county officeholders to set sponsibility is to protect June Pitchfordtheir own salaries. The Boone County presid- able real and tangible personal property and preserve the safety Term expires: 2018ing commissioner earns $97,259 a year, and in Boone County and assessing the of county residents. Office: Room 304, thirdthe associate commissioners each earn property annually. Assessed valuation The office patrols the Pitchford$95,259. The county assessor, auditor, clerk, county, responds topublic administrator, recorder, treasurer and provides the tax base for property taxes Carey CONTINUED ON 72collector each earn $95,259 per year. Salariesfor prosecutor and sheriff are set by state stat- levied by the county and its politicalute. The prosecutor earns $135,053, and the subdivisions, including schools, fire dis-sheriff earns $126,827. tricts, library districts and municipalities. BOONE COUNTY County Collector ! COMMISSION Brian McCollum Term expires: 2018 Opinion Presiding Office: Room 118, first Commissioner floor of the county Dan Atwill government center; Term expires: 2018 573-886-4285 Website: showme- Northern District boone.com/collector Commissioner Janet Thompson The collector is re- McCollum Calendar Family Trib Talk Term expires: 2016 sponsible for collecting property taxes, distributing revenue and Southern District collecting liquor, auctioneer and mer- Commissioner chant license fees. Primary tax records Atwill Karen Miller are held for public use in the collector’sThompson Term expires: 2016 office. Offices: Room 333, Miller third floor of the Boone Prosecuting Attorney News Sports Business Arts County Government Dan Knight Center at Eighth and Term expires: 2018 Food Homes Living FOR Ash streets; 573-886- Office: fourth floor 4305 of the Boone County SALE Website: showmeboone. Courthouse, 705 E. Wal- Classifieds com/commission nut St.; 573-886-4100 The county commission Website: showmeboone. serves as the execu- com/pa tive body of the county, establishing policy and The prosecutor rep- managing the budget. resents the state in all The commission has criminal cases in the Knight regular public meet- county. The office also collects delin- your every day local resource quent child support and tax payments. in print & online Public Administrator Cathy Richards SUBSCRIBE | 573.815.1600 Term expires: 2016 Office: first floor of the Boone County Courthouse; 573-886-4190 Website: showmeboone.com/

June 2016 71 Our Town COMMUNITY www.columbiatribune.comMissouri lawmakers STATE LEGISLATORS Rep. Stephen Webber 46th House DistrictU.S. CONGRESS Sen. Kurt Schaefer 201 W. Capitol Ave., 19th Senate District: Room 106A Boone and Cooper Jefferson City, Mo., 65101 counties Phone: 573-751-9753 201 W. Capitol Ave., stephen.webber@house. Room 416 mo.gov Jefferson City, Mo., 65101 Twitter: @s_webber Phone: 573-751-3931 Rep. Chuck Basye Fax: 573-751-4320 Schaefer 47th District Webber 201 W. Capitol Ave. Basye [email protected] Room 201G Jones Twitter: @KurtUSchaefer Jefferson City, Mo., 65101 Phone: 573-751-1501McCaskill Blunt Hartzler Rep. Caleb Rowden chuck.basye@house. 44th House District mo.govSen. Claire McCaskill Sen. Roy Blunt Rep. Vicky Hartzler 201 W. Capitol Ave., Rowden Twitter: @ChuckBasye47Washington, D.C., office: Washington, D.C., office: Washington, D.C., office: Room 415B Rep. Caleb Jones730 Hart Senate Office 260 Russell Senate Office 2235 Rayburn House Jefferson City, Mo., 65101 50th House DistrictBuilding Building Office Building Phone: 573-751-1169 201 W. Capitol Ave.,Washington, D.C., 20510 Washington, D.C., 20510 Washington, D.C., 20515 caleb.rowden@house. Room 303APhone: 202-224-6154 Phone: 202-224-5721 Phone: 202-225-2876 mo.gov Jefferson City, Mo.,Fax: 202-228-6326 Fax: 202-224-8149 Fax: 202-225-0148 Twitter: @cale- 65101Website: mccaskill.senate. Website: blunt.senate.gov Website: hartzler.house. browden44 Phone: 573-751-2134gov Twitter: @RoyBlunt gov [email protected]: @clairecmc Columbia office: Twitter: @RepHartzler Rep. Kip Kendrick mo.govColumbia office: 1001 Cherry St., Suite 104 Columbia office: 45th House District Twitter: @calebmjones28 N. Eighth St. Suite 500 Columbia, Mo., 65201 2415 Carter Lane, Suite 4 201 W. Capitol Ave.,Columbia, Mo., 65201 Phone: 573-442-8151 Columbia, Mo., 65201 Room 106B KendrickPhone: 573-442-7130 Fax: 573-442-8162 Phone: 573-442-9311 Jefferson City, Mo., 65101Fax: 573-442-7140 Fax: 573-442-9309 Phone: 573-751-4189 kip.kendrick@house. mo.gov Twitter: @Kipk45 Insurance Solved We’re your Shield. We’re your Shelter. ShelterInsurance.com ® When it comes to insurance solutions, our agents can help youAUTO • HOME • LIFE put the pieces together. They have the experience and knowledge to help you make informed decisions. Call or email one of our Mitch Theede Columbia agents to discuss your individual needs. 3201 S Providence Rd, Ste 203 Mike Messer 573-443-6080 908 Rain Forest Pkwy, Ste C [email protected] 573-442-5291 Jon Hartman [email protected] 1400 Forum Blvd, Ste 9 Brad & Ron Wright Nancy Allison Ed Hohlt 573-446-5808 2000 Forum Blvd, Ste 1 1729 W Broadway, Ste 8 2909 Falling Leaf Ln, Ste C [email protected] 573-447-0129 573-445-1749 573-445-8661 Kelly Veach [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 107 Hitt St Mike Hatchett Chuck Wilson Clint Miller 573-443-1588 908 Rain Forest Pkwy, Ste C 1715 W Worley, Ste B 1408 I-70 Dr SW, Ste 105 [email protected] 573-442-6505 573-445-8626 573-443-7776 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 48894

Our Town 72 June 2016COMMUNITY www.columbiatribune.comCONTINUED FROM 70 63 S. The department is responsible for nity health fund created by an annual part of a local hazard mitigation plan the condition of roads and bridges in $500,000 payment by BJC HealthCare that was developed by the Mid-Missourifloor of the county government center; Boone County, including snow and ice as part of BJC’s lease agreement to Regional Planning Commission in con-573-886-4275 control. operate county-owned Boone Hospital junction with the Boone County FireWebsite: showmeboone.com/auditor Court administrator: Mary Epping, Center. The department also manages District, local colleges and universities, 573-886-4060. The court administra- the Children’s Services Fund that was public schools, businesses and others.The auditor is the county’s chief budget tor manages the daily operation of the created by a voter-approved sales tax Boone County Fire Protection District:officer and is responsible for preparing court; functions include case docketing in 2012 to address youths’ mental health Scott Olsen, fire chief, 573-447-5000.the official financial statements and the and acting as court liaison to the public. needs. The Children’s Services sales tax headquarters at 2201 I-70 Drive N.W.annual audit. The auditor also certifies brings in about $6.5 million annually. The district provides fire protection andcontracts and expenditures. Robert L. Perry Juvenile Justice Center: The community health fund and Chil- emergency medical services to an area Superintendent Rick Gaines, 573-886- dren’s Services Fund will provide fund- of some 500 square miles. The BCFPDCircuit Court Clerk Christy Blakemore 4450. The juvenile justice center is des- ing for 43 programs in 2016. is the largest volunteer fire departmentTerm expires: 2018 ignated by the 13th Judicial Circuit Court 911/Boone County Joint Communica- and third-largest fire service organiza-Office: first floor of the to provide detention, evaluation services tions: Director Chad Martin, 573-886- tion in the state, protecting residential,Boone County Court- and temporary care to juveniles. 4305. 609 E. Walnut St. Boone County commercial, industrial and agriculturalhouse; 573-886-4000 Resource Management: Director Stan assumed operation of the 911/emergen- property and more than 50,000 people.Website: www.courts. Shawver, 573-886-4330. Room 315, cy management functions from the city The district, which has a five-membermo.gov/hosted/circuit13 third floor of the county government of Columbia in 2014. The 911 call center board of directors, is home base for Mis- center. Planning and Building merged provides emergency fire, medical and souri Task Force One, one of 28 FederalThe circuit clerk is re- with the design and construction arm police dispatch services for agencies, Emergency Management Agency Urbansponsible for all circuit of the Public Works Department in late ambulance services and law enforce- Search and Rescue Task Forces.court records. All new 2010. The planning department enforces ment in the county. The county has built Southern Boone County Fire Protec-court cases are filed zoning and subdivision regulations. The a new 911/Emergency Communications tion District: James Bullard, fire chief,with the clerk’s office. Blakemore building inspection unit issues building Center next to the sheriff’s department 573-657-2370. 208 S. Henry Clay Blvd., permits and inspects new construction and Boone County Jail north of Colum- Ashland. Southern Boone County FireThe circuit clerk’s office issues all war- in unincorporated areas of the county. bia that is expected to open in the fall. Protection District provides fire protec-rants and writs, notifies all parties of The office also conducts design and Emergency Management: Director Terry tion to Ashland, Hartsburg and othertrials or any court actions and receives construction of capital projects and Cassil, 573-886-4305. 2121 E. County rural/unincorporated areas of southernand disburses money paid into the court houses the county’s stormwater man- Drive. The Office of Emergency Man- Boone County. The district protects anfor bonds, fines, garnishments and other agement personnel. agement is also located at the new 911/ area of 100 square miles and a popula-court-related costs. Medical examiner: Carl Stacy, 573-474- Emergency Communications Center. tion of about 10,000 from four stations 2700. The medical examiner investi- The office will handle daily emergency located around the southern tip of theCounty Clerk Wendy Noren gates deaths caused by violence, deaths management for the county, guided in county.Term expires: 2018 that occur while the person is in cus-Office: Room 236, sec- tody of the law or an inmate at a publicond floor of the county institution and deaths that occur in anygovernment center; unusual or suspicious manner.573-886-4295 Human resources: Jenna Redel, 573-Website: showme- 886-4395. Boone County Annex, 613boone.com/clerk E. Ash St., Room 114. The department screens employment applicants, evalu-The county clerk is re- ates the county job-classification systemsponsible for managing and coordinates the county’s affirmativeand conducting elec- action plan and employee training.tions. The office also is Noren Purchasing: Director Melinda Bobbitt, 573-886-4392. Boone County Annex,charged with keeping accurate records Room 110. Businesses and individualsof the orders and meetings of the selling goods and services to the countycounty commission. The clerk maintains go through purchasing, which also co- • Quality Building Materials • Plumbing/Electricalpayroll files, administers employee ben- ordinates disposal of surplus, damagedefits, administers the records manage- and obsolete materials and equipment. • Free Estimates • Doors/Windowsment budget and purchases adequate Facilities maintenance: Manager Bob • Blueprint Service • Competitive Pricinginsurance and bonding for county assets Davidson, 573-886-4400. Boone Coun-and elected officials. ty Annex, Room 106. The department • Convenient Parking • Prompt, Free Delivery oversees maintenance and custodialRecorder of Deeds Nora Dietzel services for county buildings and park- • Knowledgeable Staff • Contractor DiscountsTerm expires: 2018 ing lots and maintenance of county-Office: Room 132, first owned parks and about 4.5 miles of the 3408 Grin5ds7ton3e-P4ar4kw9ay-, 2Co6lum2b6ia, Missourifloor of the county Katy Trail. Mon.-Fri. 7am-5pm • Sat. 7:30am-Noongovernment center; County counselor: C.J. Dykhouse, 573-573-886-4345 886-4414. Room 211, second floor of the Columbia,Website: showme- county government center. The county A Great Place toboone.com/recorder counselor is the attorney for all county Work and Play elected officials and department direc-The recorder is re- tors. The county’s deeds, contracts,sponsible for recording ordinances and resolutions are drafteddocuments in three or reviewed by this office.main areas: real estate, Dietzel Community Services: Director Kelly Wallis, 573-886-4298. 609 E. Walnut St.uniform commercial code and mar- The Community Services Departmentriage licenses. In addition, servicemen’s oversees administration of the commu-records, tax liens and miscellaneousdocuments not in these areas might berecorded.OTHER BOONE COUNTY SERVICES CentralMoAutobody.com “Some rOepuarisrsyoyuoudosne’et...”.Public Works Department: Chet Dunn, 573.875.5877 I 5353 North Highway 763, Columbia, MO 65202road maintenance supervisor; GregEdington, fleet maintenance supervisor;573-449-8515. Office is at 5551 Highway

June 2016 73 Our Town COMMUNITY www.columbiatribune.comServices for peoplewith disabilities www.columbiaha.com term placements. Low-income public housing for seniors and Great Plains ADA CenterMore comprehensive directories are avail- disabilities. Fees vary. individuals with disabilities. 100 Corporate Lake Driveable online on the Services for Independent Delmar A. Cobble State School 573-882-3600Living website and at the Voluntary Action Central Missouri Regional Office 108 W. Craig St. www.gpadacenter.orgCenter website. for the Developmentally Disabled 573-442-6482 Provides technical assistance, informationAlternative Community Training Inc. 1500 Vandiver Drive, Suite 100 Provides learning opportunities for students and training on the Americans with Disabili-2200 Burlington St. 573-882-9835 or 888-671-1041 with severe disabilities whose conditions ties Act and related disability laws.573-474-9446 Provides eligibility determination, family- include developmental delays, autism and Easter Seals Midwest Autism Serviceswww.actservices.org directed support, crisis intervention, case other cognitive disabilities. Operated by the 918 Bernadette DriveProvides community living programs, a management, residential support and em- Missouri Department of Elementary and 573-874-3777 or 1-800-675-4241work program and vocational rehabilitation ployment support. Secondary Education. www.eastersealsmidwest.orgassessments for people with developmen- Division of Senior and Disability Provides treatment and training for individu-tal disabilities. Those in the work program Central Missouri Services (Department of Health and als with autism spectrum disorders and theirrecycle magnetic media. Subcontracting Enterprises Senior Services) families. Also offers consultation for direct-Bureau of Special Health Care Needs 4040 S. Bearfield Road 1500 Vandiver Drive, Suite 102 care staff.1500 Vandiver Drive, Suite 112 573-442-6935 573-882-6293 Job Point573-882-9861 www.cmse.org Elder Abuse and Neglect Hotline, 800-392- 2116 Nelwood Drive, Suite 200State agency supports eligible children, from A flexible, low-cost alternative to performing 0210 573-474-8560birth to age 21, with severe medical problems labor-intensive projects in-house. Provides www.dhss.mo.gov www.jobpointmo.orgby providing therapy and equipment. people with disabilities with jobs in a range Services for individuals age 60 or older or Offers vocational assessments, job train-Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center of services, including industrial subcontract- age 18 and older with disabilities. Investi- ing and placement services to people with4895 E. Highway 163 ing and bulk mail processing. Includes CMSE gates abuse, neglect and exploitation of disabilities and the economically disadvan-573-875-8556 Giving Gardens, a retail greenhouse. elderly and disabled. Authorizes in-home taged.cedarcreek.missouri.org Columbia Housing Authority services: personal care, respite, day care Also provides an array of services throughOffers specialized therapeutic horseback 201 Switzler St. and other services. Care plan management; partnerships with several local organizationsriding lessons for children and adults with 573-443-2556 assists with information and referral for long- CONTINUED ON 74 Since 1820 We are Columbia’s historic cemetery, and burial sites are still available. As a non-profit, every penny we earn goes back into the cemetery. Call us today to learn more and schedule a visit. Thank You Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Contact Tanja Patton for prices on burial sites, urn niches & monuments. 449.6320 | www.columbiacemetery.org | 30 E. Broadway

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June 2016 75 Our Town COMMUNITY www.columbiatribune.comCONTINUED FROM 74 Senior and community servicesNew Horizons The Senior Network of Columbia is com- Alzheimer’s Association 1121 Business Loop 70 E., Suite 2A1408 Hathman Place posed of representatives of area organiza- 2400 Bluff Creek Drive 573-443-5823, 573-443-0105 TTY573-443-0405 tions, agencies and businesses, as well as 573-443-8665; help line, 800-272-3900 www.cmaaa.netwww.mo-newhorizons.com individuals who are interested in promot- www.alz.org/greatermissouri/ Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-FridayProvides residential care facilities in Columbia ing the quality of life for the senior citizens Services: Referrals, help line, patient and Eligibility: Age 60 and older A federal/state/and Jefferson City for individuals with disabili- of Boone County. caregiver support groups, newsletters and private-funded not-for-profit organizationties. Offers outpatient mental health services for educational materials, respite funds, advo- that serves 19 Central Missouri counties.people with mental illnesses. Serves lunch for The Senior Network meets at 8 a.m. on cacy. Services: Information and assistance, careclients at its education center. the third Wednesday of each month at the Fees: Donations accepted. coordination, case management, optionsOATS Inc. Columbia Area Senior Center, 1121 Busi-2501 Maguire Blvd., Suite 103 ness Loop 70 E. Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging CONTINUED ON 76573-449-3789www.oatstransit.org A directory can be found at www.silco- Family Funeral HomeOffers transportation to people with disabilities lumbia.org. Free copies are also availableand the general public in Columbia. Call for ride at the Columbia Public Library and Colum- The Leader in Excellenceinformation. bia Area Senior Center. The directory, We Make Prearrangements Easy.Paratransit updated in 2016, has listings for food and (573) 442-7112Wabash Station, 126 N. Tenth St. home-delivered meals, geriatric care man-573-874-7290 agement, home maintenance, health www.millardfamilyfuneralhome.comwww.comoconnect.org/services/ insurance assistance, hospices, hospitalspara-transit/ and clinics, independent living options, When selecting care forProvides curb-to-curb service for people who nursing homes, shelters, information and you or your loved one itare ADA-eligible. All buses are fully accessible. support services, in-home care, legal assis-Riders must be unable to ride a city mass transit tance, mental health, prescriptions/medi- is important that youfixed route and have an approved application cine assistance, recreation opportunities, choose theon file. Call for fee information. response services and assistive devices,Services for Independent Living senior centers, tax assistance, utility assis- Right Care1401 Hathman Place tance, volunteer opportunities, faith-based At the Right Place573-874-1646; 800-766-1968 services, financial counseling, funeral ser- For the Right Pricewww.silcolumbia.org vices, mortgage services, moving servicesProvides referrals, advocacy, peer support, and veterans services. Let Candlelight LODGEtransportation and training in independent living be your Right Choiceskills for people with disabilities. Other projects Another useful directory of local services for Assisted Living &include: Show-Me Tech, an assistive-technology can be found at www.vacmo.org. Memory Care.demonstration center, and the SIL Ramp Proj-ect, which helps wheelchair users get ramps. 50+ Program and 50+ Trips (Previ- 1406 Business Loop 70 West Columbia, MOSocial Security Administration ously OAK Tours) www.candlelightlodge.com803 Gray Oak Drive 1907 Hillcrest Drive (Hillcrest Community866-563-9108 or 800-772-1213 Center, Waters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Call today to find out why Candlelight LODGEwww.socialsecurity.gov Area) is Right for you (573) 449-5287.Pays disability benefits under two programs: the Program: 573-874-7475Social Security disability insurance program and Activities: Music, dances, painting, crafts,the Supplemental Security Income program to instructional classes, social activities,qualifying individuals. travel opportunities. A function of the Co-UCP Heartland Child Development Center lumbia Parks and Recreation Department.3804 Santiago Drive Fees: Vary. Call for details573-449-6783 or 573-443-4641 AARP MissouriProvides child care services for children of all 9200 Ward Parkway, Suite 350,abilities. Services include full-time enrollment, Kansas Citylimited before and after school care and sum- Local meetings at 10 a.m. every secondmer day camps. Open Monday through Friday Monday of the month at Boone Electricfrom 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cooperative’s community room for Mid-Woodhaven Missouri Chapter 5390, 1413 Range Line1405 Hathman Place St.573-875-6181 573-449-4181www.woodhaventeam.org Services: Advocacy, travel, tax assistance,Operated by the Disciples Benevolent Services, driver safety programa branch of Christian Church-Disciples of Christ. Adult Day ConnectionOffers professional community-based support- MU campus, 137 Clark Halled living services for people with developmental 573-882-7070disabilities. Operates social and community adcshp.missouri.eduservices. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services: State-licensed adult day healthOther resources care program that includes nursing su- pervision, hot lunches, daily activities andColumbia Disabilities Commission: therapeutic exercise, respite for caregiv-573-874-7235 ers.Rehabilitation Services for the Blind: Fees: Call for fee information. Medicaid573-751-2714 accepted and some assistance availableWheelchair Personalities: 573-424-1486 for those who qualify.Wolfner Library: 573-751-8720

OT Worship CONTINUED FROM 75 573-874-7355 www.como.gov/Health CatholiC ChurCh counseling. Respite assis- Services: Flu and pneumo- tance program. Long-term nia shots, immunizations, 903 Bernadette Dr. • 573.445.7915 • www.ourladyoflourdes.org care ombudsman program assistance with prescription for nursing home residents. medications, rural health Mass tiMes Our K-8 Catholic school Transportation assistance screenings, hypertension/ is dedicated to the (call for details). Medicare blood glucose screenings, Mon-Fri: 6:30 & 8:00 a.m. spiritual, intellectual education and assistance tuberculosis testing, utility Sat: 8:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. with enrollment. assistance, in-home services. Sun: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m. and moral development Fees: None Fees: Vary depending on of each child. Central Missouri service. Community Action Columbia Housing our lady of lourdes interparish sChool 807B N. Providence Road Authority 573-443-1100 201 Switzler St. 817 Bernadette Drive • 573.445.6516 • www.ollisk8.org www.showmeaction.org 573-443-2556 Services: Emergency utility www.columbiaha.com columbia First Church of Christ, Scientist assistance, weatherization, Low-income public housing tax assistance, foster grand- for seniors and people withUNITY welcomes you to all of our services. parent program. disabilities. Fees: None Columbia Senior ActivityWITHOUT God is Love Central Missouri Center Service Times: Regional Arthritis Center 1121 Business Loop 70 E.UNIFORMITY 1205 University Ave., 573-874-2050 Sunday service/Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. Suite 1100 www.columbiasenior Wednesday service, 7:00 p.m. 573-882-8097 center.com www.moarthritis.org Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christian Science Fees vary by program; most Monday-Friday; 11 a.m. to Reading Room: are offered at no charge. No 1 p.m. Sunday eligibility requirements. Ar- Services: Daily meals, Open Weekdays thritis Foundation exercise blood pressure and glucose except Thursdays program; arthritis self-man- screenings, volunteer op- agement program; chronic portunities and activities, christiansciencecolmo.org 573-442-0800 disease management pro- including cards, dances, 800 West Broadway gram; other services. dominoes, exercise, pool, Columbia, MO 65203 Central Pantry educational seminars 1007 Big Bear Blvd. Fees: Lunch costs $6 from 573-874-7848 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays (soup and salad Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to $4) and $7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday 1 p.m. on Sundays. Closed Provides supplemental food Saturday. to low-income individuals; Experience Works emergency food assistance; 573-442-0067 shopping assistance can be or 573-445-4509 arranged. www.experienceworks.org Columbia/Boone County Services: Training, em- Department of Public ployment and community Health and Human service opportunities for Services 1005 W. Worley St. CONTINUED ON 77We are passionate about praising God through Campus Lutheran Church The members of Woodlandvillemusic. If you love music and the arts, First Baptist United Methodist Church welcome you!is the church for you. Whether you are seeking acontemporary service with a live band; a traditionalservice with a choir and instrumentalists or aspirit-filled African worship service, our diverse butspiritually thoughtful services offer a variety of ways topraise God.SERVICES columbia Sunday School - 9:45a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.Awakening 9:15 AMTraditional 11:15 AM “Living and sharing the transforming love of Christ” A friendly country church within minutes of everywhere!African (in Swahili) 5:00 PM Sundays at Campus Lutheran Tel. 573.442.5942 WOODLANDVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worshipf 1112 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 304 S. College Ave (573) 442-1149 fbc-columbia.org 11:00 a.m. Blended Worship (at the corner of College & Anthony) Wilhite Road at Route J ~ Between Harrisburg & Highway 40 West 57V3isit-u8s 7on4Fa-c2eb4ook21 www.campuslutheran.org Pastor - Karen Alden woodlandvilleumc.org■76 COMMUNITY | Our Town

CONTINUED FROM 76 Worship OTworkers 55 and older. Fees: Donations accepted. St. Thomas MoreFees: None. Paratransit NEWMAN CENTERFamily Support Division 126 N. Tenth St.573-882-9180 573-874-7290 602 Turner Ave. | Columbia | 573-449-5424 | comonewman.org1500 Vandiver Drive, Suite www.como.gov103 Hours vary. Call for pricing Sunday Please visit ourwww.dss.mo.gov/fsd/ information. Must be unableNo fees for eligible families to ride a fixed route and Traditional Worship 8:15am website toand individuals. have approved application Bible Study 9:30am explore all thatFood stamps, supplemen- on file. Curb-to-curb servicetal aid to the blind, Blind for disabled individuals; Blended Worship 10:45am is happening atPension, nursing home all buses are fully acces-assistance, MO HealthNet sible, including wheelchairs; Wednesday Memorial!(based on age eligibility or program of city of Columbiadisability). transportation system. M-F: Noon | Saturday: 5 p.m. Wed Night Dinners 5:15pm (Aug thru May)LEAD Institute (Leader- Primaris Sunday: 9 a.m. | 11 a.m. | 5 p.m. Adult Choir 7pmship through Education 200 N. Keene St., (8 p.m. when MU is in session)and Advocacy for the Suite 101 MASS Age appropriate classes for all.Deaf) 573-817-8300 TIMES2502 W. Ash St., Suite B www.primaris.org Office hours: M-Th 8:30-4Phone/TTY 573-445-5005 Services for Medicare or 1634 Paris Road | Columbia | 573.443.1408Crisis line: 800-380-3323 Medicaid beneficiaries. As-www.deaflead.com sists with concerns about www.memorialbaptist.orgAll direct services are free. quality of care, educationalEducation, advocacy, crisis materials on HMOs, reviews DISCOVER THE HOPE www.moumc.orgintervention services, free quality complaints regarding TO HANDLE EVERYTHING.counseling and other direct Medicare. Find info online about:services for the deaf, hard The Salvation Army No matter your mile marker in life, A Sunday worship style and time that fits you!of hearing or deaf and blind. 1108 W. Ash St. the Journey to Hope beginsFree counseling for hearing 573-442-3229 with RELEVANT messages... Growth opportunities for all agesand deaf individuals who are Services: Food pantry, PASSIONATE worship... Children’s, Youth and Ignite College Age Ministriesvictims of domestic violence, Christmas assistance, FRIENDLY welcomes.sexual assault, rape, incest clothing voucher. Emer- Come Sundays 10:45 a.m. Serving opportunitiesand child abuse. gency shelter and noon foodMeals on Wheels program, 602 N. Ann St., United Methodist Church /MissouriUMC800 Hospital Drive 573-442-1984; thrift stores, 1020 El Chaparral | 443-7058573-886-7554 1304 Parkade Blvd., 573- Hwy 63 & Broadway exit, go 1 mile east on WW 204 S. Ninth St. • Columbia • 573-443-3111www.mealsonwheels 449-5202; www.moumc.org • [email protected] 23 E. Walnut St., 573-443- newhorizons-umc.org andServices: Meal delivery to 2786 Simply Teaching the Bible SimplyColumbia residents, hot Fees: None. Come as you arenoon meals, box suppers Services for Sunday 10:15 a.m.Fees: Sliding scale. Independent Living [And come as yourself] 573-356-8702Mid-Missouri Legal 1401 Hathman PlaceServices 573-874-1646, God’s love for you has nothing to do with your clothes, your education, ■COMMUNITY | Our Town 771201 W. Broadway TDD 800-766-1968 your skin color, marital status or family history. God loves you573-442-0116 www.silcolumbia.orgwww.lsmo.org Services for seniors and because you are a part of God’s amazing creation. Come, celebrateFree legal services for quali- people with mental or God’s amazing love with us. And come as you are.fied low-income individuals. physical disabilities, with Saturday, 6:30 pmCivil cases only. door-to-door transportation Sunday, 8:30 am & 11 amMissouri Veterans for grocery shopping andCommission medical appointments. Call 914 West Boulevard South1500 Vandiver Drive, for intake process and for saintandrewslutheran.org ~ 573.449.5674Suite 107 fee information.573-882-5135 Voluntary Action Center a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Americamvc.dps.mo.gov 403A Vandiver DriveNo-fee services for honor- 573-874-2273 orably discharged veterans, 573-449-6959their dependents and www.vacmo.orgsurvivors. Assists in filing for Services: Referral, clientVA benefits, compensation advocacy, emergency assis-pensions, death benefits/ tance, transportation, food,burial allowances, military shelter, clothing, medicalgrave markers, education needs, volunteer recruitmentand training. Applications and placement.for state veterans’ homes Fees: None.and the Missouri VeteransCemetery System. Other resources Columbia Disabilities Com-OATS Inc. mission: 573-874-72352501 Maguire Blvd., Division of Senior and Dis-Suite 101 ability Services: 573-441-573-443-4516 6222www.oatstransit.org Elder Abuse Hotline: 800-Services: Door-to-door 392-0210transportation on a sched- Osher Lifelong Learninguled basis. Institute: 573-882-8189

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