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4904 Burbank Loop, Columbia, Missouri 65202 at $199,000

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Sat, 16 May 2009 22:51:01 -0500

Jennifer Hartwick | Virginia Higdon and Associates with Coldwell Banker- Tatie Payne, Inc. | 573-228-4448

4904 Burbank Loop, Columbia, MO

Move In Ready with neutural decor, stainless appliances and backs
to greenspace.

4BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $199,000

Year Built	2005
Sq Footage	2,779
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	3,750 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Backs to green space! 4 bedroom quality built by Hansman Construction in 2005. Neutral colors with stainless appliances. Formal dining room with picture windows. Gas fireplace in living room. Walk out basement with access to fenced backyard. John Deere room for additional workshop/storage. Manicured landscaping with stamped contrete entry.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor
Family room	Living room	Dining room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Stove/Oven
Microwave	Stainless steel appliances	Basement
Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

Storage space(s)

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

John Deere room

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

4904 Burbank Loop	Upgraded landscape
Gas Fireplace	Living rooms
Breakfast room	Fenced backyard

Contact info:

Jennifer Hartwick

Virginia Higdon and Associates with Coldwell Banker- Tatie Payne, Inc.

573-228-4448

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: May 16, 2009, 7:47pm PDT

2808 Pine Drive, Columbia, Missouri 65202

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Sat, 16 May 2009 22:28:48 -0500

Virginia Higdon and Jennifer Hartwick | Virginia Higdon and Associates; Coldwell Banker- Tatie Payne, Inc. | 573-881-9282 or 573-228-4448

2808 Pine Drive, Columbia, MO

New Listing: Multiple Living Spaces

4BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $154,900

Year Built	1981
Sq Footage	2,228
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	15,038 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Special features distinguish this home from the rest. Including a newly updated/well-designed kitchen w/ plenty of cabinet and countertop space. Two living areas on the main level create multiple entertaining areas that flow well. Hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace on main and stove in lower. 3 bd, 2 ba on main include master suite. Lower level has additional living space and full bath.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Family room	Living room	Bonus/Rec room
Dining room	Stove/Oven	Microwave
Basement	Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

Storage space(s)

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Newly remodeled kitchen!

Open House on Sunday, April 12 from 1:30 - 3:00 pm.

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Waling distance to school	Large wooded backyard
One of three living areas	Updated kitchen
Lower level family room	Bonus sunroom

Contact info:

Virginia Higdon and Jennifer Hartwick

Virginia Higdon and Associates; Coldwell Banker- Tatie Payne, Inc.

573-881-9282 or 573-228-4448

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: May 16, 2009, 7:25pm PDT

20 Acres on Reams Road, Columbia, Missouri

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Sat, 16 May 2009 22:24:43 -0500

Jennifer Hartwick | Coldwell Banker- Tatie Payne, Inc. | 573-228-4448

Reams Road, Columbia, MO

Are you ready to build on 20 Acres in the Country?

20 acres Vacant Land

offered at $140,000

Lot Size

20 acres

DESCRIPTION

For those dreaming of life in the country, here is your chance to build your ideal country estate.
This parcel is well situated 15 minutes north of Columbia, Missouri or 15 minutes south of Centralia, Missouri in Northern Boone County. With a Centralia mailing address this property is actually located in Columbia Public Schools in the highly regarded Two Mile Prairie Elementary School and convenient to the new high school location.
Rolling hills of pastures offer the perfect setting for horses or livestock to graze. Stocked pond is ready to be fished. Multiple building sites for home or barn.
No subdivision restrictions

see additional photos below

LOCATION FEATURES

20 Acre

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Stocked Pond

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 3	Photo 1
Photo 1	Photo 2

Contact info:

Jennifer Hartwick

Coldwell Banker- Tatie Payne, Inc.

573-228-4448

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: May 16, 2009, 7:19pm PDT

Hey Columbia! Be on Broadway tomorrow at 10:45 to welcome Zootoo.com to Columbia on March 19, 2009!

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:43:20 -0500

Most Columbia residents know that the Columbia Missouri Humane Society is excited to have won Phase 1 of the ZooToo.com Million Dollar Shelter Makeover. So, Phase 2 here we come!

On Thursday, March 19 the Zootoo.com founder and CEO will be in Columbia to interview the CMHS staff and visit the shelter. ZooToo.com representatives will be visiting the 20 shelters that moved onto Phase 2 to interview staff and visit the shelter. On April 7, Zootoo will choose 10 of the 20 shelters to move on to Phase 3 to win the million dollar makeover.

Community support is an important part of Phase 2 and can influence the decision on the shelters that will move forward to Phase 3.

From the news release:

Community support is an essential part of Phase II," said Patty Forister, CMHS Executive Director. "They need assurance that the public will help us through such a large renovation project." The CMHS would like for the community to show their support again by wearing blue. The White Knight trolley will take Thompson through town via Hwy. 63 N. to Broadway to Providence Rd. to Vandiver Dr. to Rangeline Rd. to Big Bear Blvd. People are encouraged to stage themselves along Broadway or join the welcoming committee at the shelter at 10:45 a.m. to wait their arrival.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for CMHS and the community," said Maria Furey, President of the CMHS Board of Directors. "Bring your posters and wear blue and help us get to that next phase."

Remember to thank Columbia Catholic School students, Libby Burks and Amanda Huhman, who brought the zootoo.com contest to the publics attention. Way to go Libby and Amanda!

Mud Room offers special hours during Columbia Public Schools Spring Break 2009

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:18:26 -0500

The Mud Room is a place to explore your creative side while painting decorative and functional ceramics. A special place for the kids to paint a master piece and for ladies to enjoy a Moms night out. An experience for the whole family! Our favorite anniversary presents for grandparents are platters with the kids handprints. The Mud Room staff are excellent at helping get that perfect handprint with a "tickle" of paint on hands.

Columbia public schools will be on Spring Break next week and the Mudroom is offering the following Spring Break specials.

Spring Break- March 23-29, 2009

Open Monday, March 23 from 10:00 - 5:00 pm

Regular Hours March 24-29

50% off Kids' studio fees - Monday, March 23 - Friday, March 27
$2.00 Studio Fee 12 years & under
$3.50 Studio Fee 12 -18 year olds

Get creative and make some memories!

FedEx Office stores offers free resume printing on Tuesday, March 10

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:27:59 -0500

If you know someone who is currently looking for new employment, you'll definitely want to pass along this deal to them! FedEx is offering free printing of up to 25 copies of your resume tomorrow (Tuesday, March 10, 2009).

The company is inviting customers to participate in this service to help job seekers and are offering to print 25 copies of each customers resume in black ink for free. There are 1,600 Fed Ex Office stores nationwide and orders must be placed and picked up in the store.

Check out their website for more information! http://news.van.fedex.com/freeresumeprinting

There are high speed Internet options for rural living

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:57:37 -0600

I work from home so the internet has become a necessity in our house. My husband finally got himself a laptop and tears came to my eyes the first time I got an e-mail from him. My daughters received Webkinz for Christmas, so we now have a new daily ritual of checking on their Webkinz world.

Although we live in the country we are only 6 miles outside of Columbia. When we first moved into our house, dial up was our only internet option. Then Wild Blue internet was offered by our local electric co-op. It cost us approx. $300 for the equipment with a monthly fee of $79.95 per month for the fastest service. It is not a cheap option and if it is raining with cloud cover, I take the afternoon off because the satellite won't work. My husband also enjoys reminding me that it really doesn't seem much faster than dial-up. Ouch!

We received a notice in the mail the other day that we now qualify DSL. Yahoo Hoo! But, what we qualify for is extended service DSL and we would be the last on the line. The speeds they quoted us were slower than the speed of our satellite internet, but the reduction in monthly rates is making me almost consider it.

Or, maybe I should try getting an air card from my cell phone company. But then again, my husband wouldn't be able to e-mail me from his laptop the same time I e-mail him while the kids spend their limit of 10 minutes on the Webkinz website.

Hey, at least now we have options!

Rent a Forester Fundraiser- University of Missouri student chapter of the Society of American Foresters

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:00:41 -0600

I ran across some information on the University of Missouri Extension website tonight that I wanted to share.

The MU student chapter of the Society of American Foresters (SAF) will host a fundraiser this spring. The annual Rent-a-Forester fundraiser. Approximately 17 University of Missouri forestry students are available on a first come, first serve basis to help trim shrubs and trees.

Their goal is to raise $2,500 to cover the expense of attending the 2009 national SAF convention this fall in Orlando, Florida.

The held this fundraiser last year as well and their time slots filled up fast so ontact members of the chapter for more information!

For more information, contact one of the following chapter officers: Dave Haberl, president, at djhwv9@mizzou.edu; Shane Botard, vice president, at sabn8c@mizzou.edu; or Ashley Owens, secretary, at amowwd@mizzou.edu.

What a clever and unique way to use their skills to earn the money they need to attend this convention!

Mid-Missouri Home and Garden Show in Columbia Missouri Feb 28 - March 1, 2009

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:34:34 -0600

Mid-Missouri Home and Garden Show in Columbia, Missouri

February 28 - March 1

They are predicting snow this weekend so why not spend a family afternoon at the Hearnes Center at the annual Mid-Missouri Home and Garden show. I enjoy visiting with the different businesses and community groups. My children enjoy the large amount of free marketing materials they get to pick up. Boone Electric is usually there and each year they give away tree seedlings. We have several planted in the backyard and they are doing great!

The show also features Jim Parks, host of HGTV's "New Spaces" on the expo stage.

The show is set in the Hearnes Center Field house located on the campus of the University of Missouri- Columbia. The hours of the event will be from 2 to 8 pm Friday, 10 am - 8:00 pm Saturday, and 10 am - 4:00 pm Sunday. Admission is $5 per person or free for children younger than 12. Parking is available on the east side of the Hearnes Center.

Children's Birthday Party Ideas in Columbia, Missouri

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:15:43 -0600

My family and children are the joy of my life. We have become quite familiar with the birthday party offerings in Columbia. A client and new mom in town asked for some ideas and I'm happy to update this list and share!!!

A Musical Birthday! Kindermusik with Brenda

Ages newborn to 8, up to 15 children
Children under 3 must have adult supervision.
$60 for 30 minutes of activities
$75 for 45 minutes of activities
a $25 non-refundable deposit is required
with the balance to be paid the day of the party

Held at your location an empty space --furniture moved to the walls & knick-knacks out of
sight-- for sitting on the floor and gross-motor movement OR
Held at the Kindermusik with Brenda Studio
additional $50 facility fee

*Travel within 20 miles of ZIP 65203. If travel is over 20 miles, an extra travel fee may apply.

Party Favors
Red Kindermusik Egg Shakers $4 each or $7 per pair.
Red One-Bell Jingles $4 or $7 per pair
Set of Wooden Rhythm sticks $4
Other items available to go along with your theme.

Book your child's most musical and FUN birthday party early!

What will we do?
A Licensed Kindermusik Educator will present age
appropriate activities to promote social interaction, pretend
play, movement and more based around your theme.

Kindermusik with Brenda
Brenda Haynes, MEd
573-881-1574
brenda@kindermusikwithbrenda.com

Going Bonkers-

An indoor play area. They have separate party rooms and you will get your own party host to help serve pizza, drinks and clean up after. Going Bonkers gets busy on the weekends so if you plan a party there, try to get the first slot of the day.

www.goingbonkers.com/

Flipz USA Gymnastics

Flipz is a 15,000 sq. foot state of the art gymnastics facility. Party times are usually available on the weekends and typically include private use of the gym, a personal coach to insure the children are safe and enjoy facilities. The Flipz birthday parties are one of my children's favorites and they have been taking lessons there for almost five years.

http:\\www.flipzusa.com/

The Little Gym

In my opinion, The Little Gym offers one of the most enjoyable parties for kids as well as the adult. Why for the adult too? Well, TLG mails your invitations, decorates the party room, and organizes activities for the kids. They coordinate the whole party from cake cutting; fun time and even help the present opening go smoothly. The best party I have had for my children. Not only did they have a blast, but it was so easy on me! Bring the cake and they do the rest!

www.thelittlegym.com/

Chuck E Cheese

Yes, we have one now! What more can I say? The kids love it!

www.chuckecheese.com/

Bowling Alley

The AMF Town and Country Lanes on Providence has been remolded. If you haven't been there in a while, you really need to check it out. With the smoking ban, it really has become a more family friendly environment and my children really enjoyed the bowling party they attended.

http://www.amf.com/townandcountrylanesmo/centerHomepage.html

Horsin O Round

Our most recent birthday party was at a horse stable located west of Jefferson City. After a quick mini lesson, the children mounted their horses. Towards the end of the hour long horse time, my daughters horse got a slap on the rump which sent them trotting around the ring. I held my breath and she squealed in delight. It was a trek down to Jefferson City, but it was a unique and exciting party that my daughter will never forget. I highly recommend this location for a birthday party!

horsinoround.com/

Stephens Lake Park

Columbia is lucky to be home to a progressive parks department. Stephens Lake is one of the cities newest parks. Sitting on 114 acres just east of downtown, the park consists of a swimming/fishing lake, sledding hill, individual picnic shelters, restroom facilities and 3 different playgrounds. There is also an indoor pavilion available to rent.

http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Parks/Stephens_Lake/

What are you doing New Years Eve in Columbia, Missouri?

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:57:38 -0600

What are you doing New Years Eve Columbia?

First Night Columbia is mid-Missouri's premiere event! There will be more than 70 performances plus various activities and art events at 15 locations located in the District (downtown Columbia).

Tickets are $8 in advance/ $10 at the door. Children under 8 are free. *Tickets will be available at Stamper Commons after 5PM; at the Boone County Government Center and Missouri United Methodist Church after 6PM

Children's activities will be located in the Missouri United Methodist Church where they can make a mask, crown and noisemaker. There is also a children's processional at 9:15 that will end with a fireworks display. Last year, the children's processional left promptly at 9:15 so we had to pull up the rear, so don't be late! We enjoyed the "childrens" fireworks display from the top floor of the parking garage on the south side of the courthouse. They had it set to music and the kids really enjoyed it!end with a fireworks display.

For more information: 573-874-7460 | website

Hand written letter from Santa to benefit University YMCA

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:08:59 -0600

Request a hand-written letter from Santa Claus!

How excitied my kids are that they can read now and they LOVE to get letters in the mail. What a wonderful idea and one that will benfit many!

Do you know a special someone (child or adult, family member or friend) who
would love to receive a letter from Santa? Each letter is hand-written,
signed by Santa himself, and postmarked from North Pole, Alaska! The $5.00
fee per letter goes directly to support University YMCA youth programs in
our community.

Visit their website for more information and to print the order form.

www.students.missouri.edu/~uymca

or call the YMCA office at 882-1550 or email Julie Alexander
mailto:alexanderju@missouri.edu . Order forms are due by December 5, 2008.

Hand-Written letters from Santa support the University of Missouri YMCA youth programs in Columbia, Missouri

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:54:02 -0600

I received an e-mail the other day about a program through the University of Missouri-Columbia. The University YMCA will arrange for handwritten letters from Santa be mailed directly from the North Pool for that special someone. The $5.00 fee per letter goes directly to support University YMCA youth programs in our community.

For more information and to order your Santa letter to be sent anywhere in the United States, go to the University YMCA website at:
www.students.missouri.edu/~uymca

or call the YMCA office at 882-1550 or email Julie Alexander
mailto:alexanderju@missouri.edu .

Enjoy the season!!

Cooking Salmon in the Dishwasher? Anyone?

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:22:29 -0500

I'm trying to shake up our dinner menus so I've been spending time on internet sites looking for fresh and new dinner ideas to serve my family. I tried a macaroni puff dish the other day, that didn't go over very well. Even my not picky child liked it.

I found this recipe on the web on how to cook Salmon in the dishwasher. Really? Has anyone ever tried this? I would be afraid that the water would get in the foil?

Salmon ala Dishwasher

Ingredients

4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
Juice from one lemon
Salt & pepper

Tear off four sheets of aluminum foil, large enough to wrap each piece of salmon in. Grease one side of each piece of foil. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over each of the salmon fillets and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Wrap each piece of salmon carefully, sealing it well. To make sure that no air escapes, press down on the packet- if the air does escape it will need to be rewrapped. Put the packets on the top rack of the dishwasher and run for a full cycle, with heated drying. Salmon will be done when the dishwasher runs the full cycle.

Current Housing Market Statistics for Columbia, Missouri- Sept/October 2007/2008

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:46:17 -0500

I was visiting with one of my sellers the other day about our local market. She had been talking to another person in her neighborhood who also has their home listed. Her neighbor had gone into detail about a conversation they'd had with their agent. A conversation on how in the same month in 2007, 800 houses closed and this month only 140 houses had closed in Columbia.

I said, "Ms. Seller, that information isn't correct. Let me pull up the true stats for listings with a Columbia address and then we can talk about it. During the same month in 2007, 125 houses closed. This month in 2008, 95 houses sold. That is a pretty different story!"

I'm sure there was a misunderstanding somewhere but I'm not sure it made my seller feel any better. !

Following is the market history of listings in Columbia, Missouri. Statistics comparing the past month and week. We currently have 1220 active listings in the city of Columbia.

Municipality Statistics
For 10/19/2008 To 10/26/2008
Residential

		As Of 10/27/2008			For 10/19/2008 To 10/26/2008
City	Active	Volume	Average List Price	Active	Volume	Average List Price	New	Pend	Sold	Average Sold Price	Average Sold DOM	Expr	With- drawn	BOM
COLUMBIA	1,183	$ 265,347,830	$ 224,301	1220	$ 271,858,680	$ 222,835	34	17	17	$ 192,106	67	14	3	1

Subtotal	1,183	$ 265,347,830	$ 224,301	1220	$ 271,858,680	$ 222,835	34	17	17	$ 192,106	67	14	3	1

For 10/21/2007 To 10/28/2007
Residential

For 10/21/2007 To 10/28/2007
Volume	Average List Price	New	Pend	Sold	Average Sold Price	Average Sold DOM	Expr	With- drawn	BOM
$ 273,888,326	$ 216,341	42	21	13	$ 190,175	79	19	4	12

$ 273,888,326	$ 216,341	42	21	13	$ 190,175	79	19	4	12

For 9/27/2007 To 10/28/2007
Residential

For 9/27/2007 To 10/28/2007
Volume	Average List Price	New	Pend	Sold	Average Sold Price	Average Sold DOM	Expr	With- drawn	BOM
$ 318,680,950	$ 212,738	231	107	125	$ 189,349	64	110	25	71

$ 318,680,950	$ 212,738	231	107	125	$ 189,349	64	110	25	71

For 9/28/2008 To 10/26/2008
Residential

For 9/28/2008 To 10/26/2008
Volume	Average List Price	New	Pend	Sold	Average Sold Price	Average Sold DOM	Expr	With- drawn	BOM
$ 312,816,557	$ 222,804	199	71	95	$ 179,735	69	122	14	18

Tiger Night of Fun October 31, 2008 University of Missouri- Columbia

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:47:29 -0500

Friday, October 31 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

A fun night for the kids this Halloween. All activities are free and designed for kids in grade 6and under. Bring your pirates, princesses and teddy bears for kid's games and goblin treats. Don't forget those trick or treat bags! My kids love this local event. They get to play games to win their prizes (treats) and it is very interactive!

Park and enter on the east side of the Hearnes Center. Plan to be there early if you have little ones and plan on waiting in line for a little bit for the doors to open. The decorations are fabulous and there are some great photo opportunities. Don't forget your camera!

The event is sponsored by the Columbia Parks & Rec, the ARC, Boone Hospital Center, ABC 17, Wal Mart, the Hearnes Center and Soft Rock 101.5 KPLA.

Columbia Missouri Fall Arts and Crafts Show November 2, 2008

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:25:35 -0500

25th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show
Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hearnes Center Fieldhouse

With over 300 artists, the largest craft show in Central Missouri is held each year at the Hearnes Center Fieldhouse on the campus of the University of Missouri- Columbia. It sneaks up on me every year but is well worth the visit. Many unique and handcrafted items start the holiday shopping season! There is always a line at "opening" time so you may want to arrive early and get near the front.

My advice, arrive early and make your way from the front to the back.

Strollers are hard to maneuver because there can be so many people. You may consider using a backpack carrier or sling for your child.

An admission fee is charged at $3.00 per adult, $1.00 for kids ages 6-12 and under 6 are free.

Enjoy!

A Twenty year planner ~ I would rather have the Five!

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:11:33 -0500

I received a present on my desk this afternoon. A delivery from a the Sales Manager from Tan Tar A hotel. The present? A twenty year planner. Kind of a neat idea, I can see that in the year 2027 my daughter's birthday will be on a Thursday and she will be 27 years old. My 3 year old baby will celebrate his 22nd birthday on a Saturday.

My thoughts on how neat it is has been replaced by sadness and a yearning for the memories that haven't happened yet. In the year 2027 I will be 56 years old. Will I be retired? Doubt it.
So my message to the Tan Tar A hotel; Thanks for the present, but next time a five year planner would be great!

A quick word in the future to my daughter Riley. She'll celebrate her 21st birthday on Cinco de Mayo on Friday, May 5, 2023. Enjoy your night but you can bet mommy will be there to make sure you stay safe!

Salud!

Hartsburg Missouri Pumpkin Festival October 11

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:54:56 -0500

Welcome to Small Town Missouri

Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival
Downton Hartsburg, MO

Description:

In 1991 a community festival began, organized by a local group of 8 people, known as the Hartsburg Bike and Social Club. Today the annual festival 150 craft vendors, petting zoo, pony rides, food booths, pumpkins galore, and a variety of pumpkin activities for the whole family.

The charming river town of Hartsburg hosts thousands of visitors. Hartsburg is located on the Katy Trail.

They are predicting perfect weather so why not park at the trail access near Jefferson City and make a day of the event? They are asking participants to carpool as much as possible this year. Try for access via the river bottoms, relax and enjoy your day!

Saturday, October 4: 35th Annual Hatton Craft Festival

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:33:18 -0500

Celebrate small town charm and perfect weather at the 35th Annual Hatton Craft Festival in Hatton, Missouri.

175+ exhibitors and artists craft festival with dolls, hand-painted chin, paintings, wooden toys, seasion items, local produce and many more. Free wagon rides and three buildings filled with crafts. Lunch will be served. Event sponsored by the Hatton Extenion Club.

A hearty welcome to Fall and only 30 minutes from Columbia! Perfect Day Trip!

Big Fat Lies: The Truth About Diet, Exercise & Obesity Gary Taube Lecture University of Missouri- Columbia

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:23:35 -0500

The Quality of Calories
Big Fat Lies: The Truth About Diet, Exercise & Obesity

Gary Taube

Thursday, November 13, 2008
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Monsanto Auditorium, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

The Department of Nutritional Science and the Boone County Medical Society welcomes award winner Gary Taube to Columbia on Thursday, November 13 from 2:30 - 4:00 pm. He will discuss his controversial best seller, Good Calories, Bad Calories which argues that much of what we have been told about the relationship between body weight, diet and exercise is wrong.

This lecture is free and open to the public but seating is limited so you must pre-register at the link below.

Monstanto Auditorium is located in the Life Sciences Building on the MU Campus. As there is plenty of road construction on campus, I suggest you park in the visitor lot adjacent to the Virginia Avenue Parking Lot which is located east of University of Missouri Hospital on Virginia Ave and Hospital Drive

http://www.midmissourifamily.com/register_taubes.htm

Project GreenCare for Troops: Linking lawn companies with families

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:22:36 -0500

When the husband of a friend from our local MOMS Club group was deployed she had two little ones at home and a third on the way. She didn't have family that lived locally but our group does what we can to support each other. We carpooled to school and helped with what we could.

One thing we struggled providing was help with yard care. She a two year old in the house and was far along in a pregnancy so trying to spend the afternoon on a riding mower was pretty much impossible. I called so many different organizations trying to locate help and I learned of a project today which would have been a blessing to my friend at the time and may be something she'll need look at in the future!

GreenCare for Troops is a nationwide outreach program coordinated by Project EverGreen. GreenCare for Troops connects local lawn and landscape firms with men and women serving our country in the armed forces away from home. Stuart Scott, with Cevet Tree Service here in Columbia, promoted the project on our local talk radio station, KFRU, last week.

GreenCare has helped over 1,400 volunteers provide free lawn and landscape services for over 6,500 military families nationwide. The cost to manage the GreenCare for Troops Program is underwritten by Cub Cadet Commercial.

Here in Columbia, you can contact Stuart Scott with Cevet Tree Service at 573-882-2466. You can find additional information regarding the program and additional volunteers on the GreenCare website at www.projectevergreen.com

Thank you for your support!

Columbia, Missouri- Heritage Festival 3rd Week in September

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:46:25 -0500

The Maplewood Barn Theater and Nifong Park will be location of the annual Heritage Festival during the 3rd week in September, 10am - 5pm. Free and open to the public! Parking is available.

The Heritage Festival showcases vendors and artists who demonstrate their skills and trades and sell their creations. In 2004, the event featured an 1859 town, cowboys and their chuck wagons, American Indian tepees and a Lewis & Clark Camp. Great music and entertainment on four stages, crafts, children's activities, storytelling, hay rides, kettle corn and more make this a fun family event.

My kids have a blast each year! It is very interactive and supports their imagination.

Just Between Friends Childrens Consignment Sale: Columbia, Missouri Sept. 5-6

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:30:54 -0500

Just Between Friends

Friday, September 5-6, 2008
Boone County Fairgrounds
Off Route 63
Columbia, MO

I've signed up to consign at this sale for the second time. Each sale gets better as word of mouth grows so there are more shopping!!

Description: There is no need to shop overpriced mall and department stores, and no more running from garage sale-to-garage sale. Just Between Friends puts it all under one roof! The best in "gently-used" children's, juniors and maternity clothing, as well as baby equipment, nursery and maternity items, outside playground equipment, books, kids movies, shoes and toys, toys, toys!

See linke: http://columbia.jbfsale.com/

University of Missouri South Farms Ag. Experiment Station Community Showcase September 27

Jennifer Hartwick (Coldwell Banker Tatie Payne, Inc.) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:11:47 -0500

Mark your calendars because on September 27 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, the mid-Missouri community is invited to the South Farm Showcase sponsored by the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station.

"Families with young children have responded with compliments about how much they enjoy the educational activities," said John Poehlmann, AES assistant director. "We offer a glimpse of agriculture that is unique to our community and our faculty and staff do a fantastic job of bringing the complex issues to our visitors, both young and old."

Advertised activities include: a farm animal petting zoo, a corn maze, cockroach races and running the bases on the MU "Field of Dreams." Other attractions include live music and food vendors. There is no cost to attend.

The MU South Farm is located south of Columbia on New Haven Road, one-quarter mile east of the AC/Grindstone exit off Highway 63.