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Featuring Carl Junction Ultimate Wedding Destinations & Services June 2016 • Volume 15 • Issue 10 TRAVELING A RIBBON OF HIGHWAY Extraordinary Results Await. 010000001011010011100000111011011011011111110111011001011011010111110100101100010011110011011011000111100001011100001110111110000010100000100001011011011010001100111011001000100101110110000010 110100000101111000111100010000110010110011001001001101111110001011000011100110011101001110001101111111101000011110110011001101101111001110001011101100001111100010000010001100100101110110000010 101001101101100010110111101011001110110100000101011111101110011111101100011101000001100010001011011011101010000100000110100011111001011001001111110110111100110000001100000111111010111001011101 000000110100100111110111100001100010110011111000100011001101101110110110110001001010100110000010110111010001100101011010110010111111100111010000000110010101101011111011111110100100000100101110 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Or learn more at mercy.net/JoplinMammogram June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 7 8 June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 9 SMTO contents June 2016 features Featuring Carl Junction 34 ShowMe Carl Junction 36 CJ Ribbon Cutting for New Community Center 38 Q&A - Meet the New Chief: Joe Perkins 40 Nailing the Project 42 Zayshawn Weston 44 Military Honored, Community Celebrated at Carl Junction Parade 45 Every Day is a Treasure Hunt 46 Caretakers of History 47 Bringing Matthew Home 48 Carl Junction Business Spotlights 52 “Celebrating Superheroes in Our Community” Carl Junction Community & Education Awards Banquet 53 Missouri HR Day 54 The Big Picture: Jeff Asbell Excavating & Trucking 38 On the Cover Dave Foster Photo by Artistic Expressions Photography 56 About the Cover Driving over 4 million miles across the US and Canada, Dave Foster shares his experiences of driving a big rig and seeing America. Making new friends along the way and taking pride in his work and his rig, Foster gives us a glimpse into life as a trucker. 58 60 10 The Long Haul: Dave and Vicki Weldon Midnight Oil: Danny and Amanda Lesh 44 45 Featuring Northeast Oklahoma 63 On the Road...Visit Oklahoma 64 Peanuts…Naturally 65 Miami in June 66 2016 Rodeo Miami 68 Sky Ranch Cave Springs 70 The Quapaw Museum and the Quapaw Powwow 73 Oklahoma Business Spotlights 74 Fun on Grand Lake Wedding Features 79 Mike Olmstead and Cynthia Marlow’s Wedding 80 On the Right Track 82 A Love Like None Before 84 Wedding Services Directory 88 Ultimate Wedding Destinations & Services in every edition WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE OZARKS 16 Cultural Arts and Entertainment Calendar 18 Calendar of Events - This month go back in time and celebrate vintage tractors, vintage cars, vintage fashions and the heritage of old communities. Take in some preIndependence Day fireworks shows, and catch a baseball or softball game. Send the kids to a youth day camp to continue their education when school is out. The Four-State Area has something for everyone to celebrate as summer gets started! 22 Faces & Places Home/Lifestyle 25 Tastes of the Four States - Hackett Hot Wings 96 Your House...Your Home - He-Man Caves 98 Green Thumb - No Confusion For Infusion 114 A Naturalist Voice - The June Concerts 118 The Great Outdoors - Let’s Go “Glamping!” Health 100 Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism Ninth Annual Walk for Autism Awareness 101 Real Men Practice Good Health 102 Kidney Stones: The Forgotten Problem 103 Running Group Members Help Each Other Stay Fit 104 Why I Run: Father-Daughter Fitness 106 Train2Run Running Mechanics 101 - Part Two 108 Health Benefits of Yoga 109 Health Events 110 Is Your Loved One Safe and Well-Cared For? 112 The Journey to Recovery: Understanding Addiction and Recovery Through a Young Adult’s Eyes other great reads 21 Celebrate Neosho! 24 A Portrait of Urban Joplin 32 Spotlight on Carthage 76 Things We Love 93 Kids Pics 94 The Creative Edge: Brilliance in Glass 116 SMTO Favorite Campgrounds 120 Where Are We Now... 116 Can you find it? Find the green smiley face on one of our pages. Email [email protected] with the page number and spot where you found it. Submit your entry by the 15th of the month. A winner will be drawn from all the correct entries and will receive a gift certificate from an area retailer. One entry per household please. Good luck! Congratulations to Christina Lamano, winner of the May edition “Find the Green Smiley Face” contest. Christina wins 2 gift certificates to McAlister’s Deli in Joplin, MO. The Green Smiley Face was on page 49 in the Oklahoma Business Spotlight for Sue’s Resale Shop hanging around with the stuffed animals. Don’t miss a single edition of the magazine that has all of the region talking! Subscribe today! 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June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 11 The Ozarks Magazine Since 2001 Staff PUBLISHER/EDITOR Lee Radcliff EDITORIAL DIRECTOR/ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Sue Dillmon ASSOCIATE EDITORS Wendy Brunner-Lewis Kathleen Swift GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Kristi Tucker George Radcliff ASSOCIATE PHOTOGRAPHER/WRITER Savanah Mandeville MARKETING ASSISTANT Lauren Guthery PROMOTIONS COORDINATOR Jamie Emery STAFF WRITERS Holly Hukill John Hacker Jeff Cantrell Kathleen Swift Don Lowe Rose Hansen Larry Wood Larry Whiteley Bridget Bauer Christine Smith Steve Chapman Leigh Maria Thomas Sarah Gooding Sheila Stogsdill PHOTOGRAPHERS Angela Spieker Tina Smith Rose Hansen Mandy Edmonson John Hacker DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Mandy Edmonson Show Me The Ozarks Magazine is published monthly by Show Me Communications, PO Box 3325, Joplin, MO 64803. Copyright 2016 all rights reserved. Reproduction of this magazine, in part or in whole, is prohibited without written permission from SMTO. 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MAIN, JOPLIN, MO Wine and Dine Benefit �smo m h t y h r &s w e r b Dinner, Wine, Entertainment, Silent and Live Auction Thursday, September 8, 5-9:30 pm Amelie & Roxy Event Center 102/104 S. Joplin Ave. • Joplin, MO Admission $75 Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. BENE FITIN G A Show Me The Ozarks Magazine Production DINNER BUFFET INCLUDED UNTIL 8:00PM 20 $ DOOR 6:00PM $25 17 GATES OPEN @ ADVANCE Exclusive Platinum Sponsor JUNE The Ozarks Magazine Since 2001 TER O EN E 21 T TB MUS LIVE MUSIC • BREW TASTING Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor available Bronze Sponsors: Southwest Missouri Bank, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States To purchase tickets or for information on becoming a sponsor, please call 417.455.9898 or email [email protected]. - JULIAN DAVIS & THE HAY-BURNERS - WALRUS • DANCE MONKEY DANCE • STOWAWAY GYPSY BUY TICKETS @ CSSMO.ORG QUESTIONS? CALL 417.624.4515 Proceeds benefit Community Support Services of Missouri, serving local children and adults with developmental disabilities. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 13 meeting energy challenges Throughout our history, we have made investments to implement a balanced mix of energy resources including hydro, wind, coal and natural gas to provide least-cost fuel alternatives for our customers. Today, some of our largest, most costly challenges are related to environmental improvements. The construction of an air quality control system at the Asbury Power Plant to remove additional emissions, and the addition of a highly efficient, natural gas fired combined cycle unit to replace units historically operated on coal at our Riverton Power Plant, are just a couple of these projects. Giving to Others Is the True Meaning of Happiness I could not begin to mention all the individual people who give their heart and time to make our region the greatest place to call home. For each person I mention, I know there are many more who share a passion, a gift or have turned a dream into a reality. We are blessed to live in a region where the character begins inside the heart of the residents. We very recently lost a woman who touched the life of many, including mine. Alice Pantoja was a wife, a mother, a leader, a giver, a friend and had so much passion for our community. I met Alice in 1986 at a Soroptimist meeting. I was a new member and, within moments of being introduced, I knew she would be a friend for life. Alice’s spirit was centered around giving and encompassed the true meaning of service. Alice Pantoja’s impact will forever live on in the example she gave us in “giving to others is the true meaning of happiness.” The next person I am going to mention is someone who has shown us that when you believe, anything can happen. Gary Stubblefield had a dream and has had the work ethic, dedication and commitment to make his dream possible. Gary has put Carl Junction on the map as a town with great character, strong community support, an ideal place to raise children and a must-see destination to visit. Gary is the president of Carl Junction’s Chamber of Commerce, and the Chamber recently moved into a new home. Do you know the best part? To truly highlight the spirit of Gary Stubblefield, the building of the Chamber’s new location is a result of the partnership with the Building Trade’s class at Carl Junction High School. Even in this moment, he found a way to continue to grow his community by giving the opportunity to high school students to learn real-life experiences that will help shape their future. See pages 36-37 to read more about it. Dixie Platt Asbell is another great example of what can occur when you combine passion and hard work. She believed the community needed a 4th of July parade to honor the men and women who serve our country and all it means to be an American. Therefore, she jumped right in, and from ground up, made it a reality. This 4th of July marks the 2nd Annual All American 4th of July Parade. Dixie has built an event that gives us a lifetime of memories while also honoring our military. She is another example of a true leader. Since 2005, our investments in environmental and efficiency upgrades total nearly $475 million. at empire, we provide safe, reliable and environmentally responsible energy at a good value. To learn more, visit us online at empiredistrict.com Another quality that merits recognition is the ability to follow your dream when it comes to being self-employed. This very rewarding decision can also be quite scary. Nonetheless, the way we live would not be the same without the men and women who own the small businesses in our community. Dave Foster, Dave and Vicki Weldon, and Danny and Amanda Lesh are among the brave to embark on that journey, follow their hearts and live the American dream. Turn to pages 56-61 to read about how their passion has also given them the opportunity to see the country. Last but not least, Father’s Day is in June. The greatest gift you can give a child is showing them your unconditional love and support. To all the men, whether you are a father, grandfather or uncle, who make the daily decision to play a constant, dependable role in children’s life, you are a hero. Happy Father’s Day! Lee Radcliff, Editor/Publisher [email protected] P.O. Box 3325 • Joplin, MO 64803 417.455.9898 • 417.850.5557 14 June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 15 Carthage, MO June 10-July 31: artCentral presents Annual Membership Exhibition and Opening Reception Picnic, Hyde House, 1110 E. Thirteenth. Features paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography and jewelry. Opening reception 6-8 pm, June 10, at Hyde House. Picnic dinner $5 per person, rain or shine. Gallery hours: June 10-26: Fridays and Saturdays 12-5 pm, Sundays 1-5 pm. All other days June 11-July 31 by appointment. Call 417.358.4404 to schedule a visit. June 23-26: The Nearsighted Knight and the Farsighted Dragon, Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre, 2466 W. Old Route 66 Blvd. Doors open 6 pm, show starts 7:30 pm; Sunday matinee: doors open 12:30 pm, show 2 pm. Ticket prices: $26 for adults, $23 for seniors (55 and up). Call 417.358.9665 for reservations. Neosho, MO June 16-18: The Great Gatsby, Crowder College, 7:30 pm; 2 pm matinee Saturday. Tickets $8 general admission; $5 senior citizens; $4 Crowder students/staff. Contact [email protected] or call 417.455.5458. Joplin, MO Events in Joplin are subject to change. For a full listing of arts and cultural opportunities in Joplin, visit www. connect2culture.com. Connect2Culture is the source for arts and cultural opportunities in Joplin. Exhibits: June: Gideon Horn & Jessica Stratton, Post Art Library, 300 South Main Street. June 1-17: ART BABBLE, Jorge Leyva Studio, 1305 E. Vandalia St. See new artwork by Bill Perry, John Gray, Margie Moss, Jorge Leyva, Matt Myers and Rebecca Perry. By appointment only. Email [email protected] or call 417.483.9490. June-September: Joplin Regional Artist Coalition (JRAC) Group Show, JRAC members. JRAC is a non-profit organization that advocates the show and sale of members’ artwork. For more information about JRAC or this show, email [email protected]. Performances: June 10: Founding Father’s Day Chautauqua Production – Roosevelt, 6:30-8:30 pm, Joplin Little Theatre, 3008 W. 1st St. Through the art of a Chautauqua performance, not only do actors speak the words and tell stories of period characters, they dress in period clothing and mimic their mannerisms. President Theodore Roosevelt will be portrayed by Dr. Doug Mischler. Beer and wine cash bar. $10 per show or $17 for both shows (shows on June 10 and 11). Children 12 and under accompanied by an adult admitted free. Tickets can be purchased at joplinmuseum@sbcglobal. net or 417.623.1180. June 11: Founding Father’s Day Chautauqua Production – Truman, 3-5 pm, Joplin History & Mineral Museum, 504 S. Schifferdecker Ave. Through the art of a Chautauqua performance, not only do actors speak the words and tell stories of period characters, they dress in period clothing and mimic their mannerisms. President Harry S. Truman will be portrayed by Mr. Bill Worley. $10 per show or $17 for both shows (shows on June 10 and 11). Children 12 and under accompanied by an adult admitted free. Tickets Contact [email protected] or 417.623.1180. 16 June 23-26: Missouri Shakespeare Festival presents Romeo & Juliet, June 23-25 at 7:30 pm, June 26 at 2:30 pm at MSSU’s Bud Walton Theatre. Admission: $10. Call 417.625.9393 or visit www.mssu.edu/ticket-office. June 24: Pro Musica’s 36th Annual Joplin PoPs – Warrensburg Community Band, 8 pm, The Oval at Missouri Southern State University. An evening of patriotic tunes, show tunes and light classics under the stars. Bring your own seating and picnics. Tickets: $10 for adults, children 12 and under free. Tickets may be purchased at promusicajoplin. org/tickets or in person at All Things Grand (Carthage), Cleo’s Picture Framing (Joplin) and Ernie Williamson Music (Joplin). New this year: food vendors and fireworks. Events: June 2: First Thursday ArtWalk, 5:30-8:30 pm, downtown Joplin. Dozens of artists will show or demonstrate their artistic process, and all art will be for sale. June 4: Coloring Book Club, 10:30 am-noon at Joplin Public Library. Coloring, coffee and camaraderie! Though geared for adults, all ages welcome. All supplies provided with many different coloring book pages to choose from. Free and open to the public. Required pre-registration at joplincoloringbookclubjune2016.eventbrite.com. June 7: Chat n Crafts (Adults), 5:30-8 pm, Joplin Public Library. An adult crafting group that meets on the first Tuesday of the month. All types of hand work welcome. Share ideas, tips and tricks with other crafters. Bring your current craft project and join for laughter, friendship and fun! June 9: Joplin Writers Guild, 6 pm, Joplin Public Library. Connect with the Joplin Writers Guild on Facebook. Open to the public. Dues $7.50 for the year, but anyone interested can attend their first meeting free. June 12: Joplin Jewish Temple’s 100th Anniversary Open House, 1-4 pm at United Hebrew Congregation, 702 S. Sergeant Ave. Guests will be treated to narrated tours traditional Jewish food and will learn about the 1970 fire that destroyed the beautiful copper dome and minaret on Joplin’s only Jewish temple, or synagogue. Admission is complimentary; donations welcome. Call 417.483.3116. June 24: Fourth Friday Film Night – Gerhard Richter Painting, 7 pm, Phoenix Fired Art, 1603 S. Main. Showcasing artists’ biographies, art techniques and philosophical artrelated films. Donations accepted. Bring your own camping chairs and snacks. June 25: Empty Bowl-A-Thon, 9 am–9 pm. Phoenix Fired Art. 12-hour bowl-making marathon creating bowls for the November event that raises funds for local hunger relief. Watch as experienced potters do what they do best. Thursdays: Knittervention of Joplin, 6-8pm, Phoenix Fired Art. A fiber arts club where people, beginner to advanced, Meets each Thursday. Free. More info: facebook. com/Knitterventionjoplin. Summer Camps: June 13-17: Joplin Little Theatre’s YouTHeatre Summer Workshop – Puppets!, 9 amnoon and/or 1-4 pm, at Joplin Little Theatre. Each session costs $60. Call 417.623.3638 or visit http://joplinlittletheatre.org/wordpress/2016-workshop/. June 20-24: Shakespeare Academy (K-12), 10 am-noon at Missouri Southern State University. During this day camp, students will learn the art of storytelling, stage combat, stage design and acting. $100 per child. Call 417.625.9656. June 27-July 1: Joplin Little Theatre’s YouTHeatre Summer Workshop – MORE Puppets!, 9 am-noon and/or 1-4 pm at Joplin Little Theatre. Each session costs $60. Scholarships available. To enroll, call JLT during operating hours at 417.623.3638 or visit http://joplinlittletheatre.org/wordpress/2016-workshop/. Classes: June 11 & 25: The Art of Colored Pencils, 11 am-noon, Rose Gallery of Fine Art. $15 per session, plus the one-time cost of supplies. Ages 18 and older. Space is limited. For supply list and to pre-enroll, call 417.623.1065. Recurring Classes: Crackpot Pottery & Studio: 3820 E. 20th, Joplin, MO Tuesdays: Crackpot Pottery & Art Studio Class, 11 am-2 pm or 6-9 pm. Lessons are specialized for each individual, regardless of experience level. Firing fees are included in class price. No membership fee required. Cost: $225 (for 8-week course). Call 417.623.1455. Wednesdays: Crackpot Pottery & Art Studio Class, 10 am–noon or 6-9 pm. Work alongside top potters as you learn hand building, wheel throwing, glazing and different firing techniques. Lessons are specialized for each individual, regardless of experience level. Have a project in mind? Crackpot will help you plan and execute your vision! Firing fees are included. No membership fee required. $225 (for 8-week course). $165 for the two-hour course. Call 417.623.1455. Thursdays: Crackpot Pottery & Art Studio Class, 10 am-1 pm or 6-9 pm. Work alongside top potters in the area as you learn hand building, wheel throwing, glazing and different firing techniques. Firing fees are included in class price. No membership fee required. Cost: $225 (for 8-week course). Call 417.623.1455. Saturdays: Crackpot Pottery & Art Studio Drop-In Class, 10 am–noon. Drop-in and play with clay! This class costs $30 plus clay. No 8-week commitment required. Call 417.623.1455. Phoenix Fired Art: Tuesday & Wednesdays: Clay Classes, 11 am-2 pm and 6-9 pm. All classes include students with different levels of experience. No experience necessary. Four-week session. Students may join mid-session if space is available. $120 Phoenix members; $135 non-members (additional fees may apply). Call 417.437.9281 to register. Saturdays: Saturday Drop-In Clay Class with Geoffrey, 9:30 am–noon. All skill levels welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Call ahead if you are interested in bringing a group. $25 for Phoenix members; $35 for non-members (plus clay and firing). Open Studios: Every day: Open Studio at Phoenix Fired Art, during regular business hours. The public may visit the gallery and observe artists at work. Current Phoenix students may come for extra open studio hours ($5 an hour), and anyone with basic clay skills may use the facility for $10 an hour, though registered students have priority on equipment during class times. Annual membership: $25 for students, $30 for seniors, $35 for adults and $75 for a family. Mondays & Fridays: All-Day Open Studio, Crackpot Pottery & Art Studio. Open Studio hours are come and go anytime. If you come during scheduled class time, students have first rights to equipment. Monthly passes are available for $200 each. Hourly rates are $15/hour. RSVPaint-Joplin 420 S. Main Street. Relax, Sip, Visit, and Paint! Each class is a different piece of artwork. Materials provided: 16”x 20” canvas, paints, brushes, easels, aprons and cash bar. Instructed classes, $35/painter is ages 13 and up, must be 21 and older to drink alcohol. Walk-In Open Studios, $25/painter are an all-ages, non-instructed time from 1-4 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays with Wine-Down Wednesdays from 1-9 pm. All Ages Family Paint allows all ages to paint with family and friends, $25 for children under 13 and receive an 11”x14” canvas, $35 for 13+ and receive a 16”x20” canvas. Paint Your Pet is $45 per painter. Deadline to register is June 15. Deadline for pet photo is June 16. Call 417.680.5434 or www.rsvpaint.com. June 1: 1-9 pm - Wine-Down Wednesday June 2: 7-9 pm - Date Night Diptych, “Sunrise Flowers” June 3: 7-9 pm - “Party of Five” June 4: 1-3 pm - Family Paint “Artsy Kittens” June 4: 7-9 pm - Date Night Diptych, “Four Seasons” June 6: 7-9 pm - “Poker Night” June 7: 7-9 pm - “Midnight Birdies” June 8: 1-9 pm - Wine-Down Wednesday June 9: 7-9 pm - “Run Strong” June 10: 7-9 pm - Date Night Diptych, “Beach Day” June 11: 1-3 pm - Family Paint “Butterfly Spiral” June 11: 7-9 pm - “Glowing Tree” June 13: 7-9 pm - “Abstract Bicycle” June 14: 7-9 pm - “Reflections of the Flag” June 15: 1-9 pm - Wine-Down Wednesday June 16: 5-9 pm - Third Thursday Art Festival June 17: 7-9 pm - “Float On” June 18: 1-3 pm - Family Paint, Daddy and Me “Lions In the Sun” June 18: 7-9 pm - “On the Dock” June 20: 6:30-9:30 pm - Paint Your Pet June 21: 7-9 pm - “Ozark Water Park” June 22: 1-9 pm - Wine-Down Wednesday June 23: 7-9 pm - “Pool Time” June 24: 7-9 pm - “Into the Sunset” June 25: 1-3 pm - Family Paint, “Dandelion” June 25: 7-9 pm - Date Night Diptych, “Couples Swing” June 27: 7-9 pm - Closed for Private Party June 28: 7-9 pm - “Tuscan Summer” June 29: 1-9 pm - Wine-Down Wednesday June 30: 7-9 pm - “Love Birds” Spiva Center for the Arts Third and Wall streets. Galleries and gift shop hours: 10 am-5 pm Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 pm Sunday; closed Mondays and major holidays. Suggested voluntary contribution for admission is $2 adults; $1 children. Call 417.623.0183. Complete listing of classes at www. spivaarts.org or follow us on Facebook. Register for classes online! Visit www.spivaarts.org, and click on the Active Network link for class registrations, scholarship forms, membership payments and donations. Exhibits Through July 3: Dear World Revisited. An abridged look at Robert X. Fogarty’s 2012 photographic exhibition, Dear World, From Joplin With Love. Through July 3: Matt Dehaemers: Fusing–Grafting–Melding. In 2011, the Kansas City artist helped create a fundraiser for Joplin artists affected by the devastating May tornado. Five years later, Dehaemers’ 3-D work alludes to resiliency, adaptation and the delicate balance between man-made and natural environments. June 1-30: Ed Larson: Wonderful Collaborations. Ed Larson was born and raised in Joplin and has been producing art since he was inspired to draw cowboys and horses by his best friend. Classes & Summer Camps June 4: Father’s Day Photography Hike with Allison, 9-11 am, ages: 9-12. $15 hike on the Rotary Centennial Trail at Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center. Bring a water bottle, bug spray, sunscreen and wear appropriate clothes and shoes. Cameras provided. *$15 for parent/guardian and first child, $5 for each additional child. Summer Youth Art Camps Snacks are provided each day. Preregistration recommended. Minimum of 6 students, except where specified, and maximum of 20. * Please note, these camps begin at age 9 for safety reasons. May 31, June 1, 2: Glass Camp*, 12:30-5:30 pm, ages: 9-12, $100. Learn how to cut glass, make a bracelet, a fairy house plant stake, a fried egg magnet, candy dish. Wear closed-toed shoes; safety glasses provided. May 31 & June 1, 2: Art Explorers, 10-11:30 am, ages: 3-5, $50. Make animal masks from Africa, painted elephants from India, panda bears from China. June 7, 8, 9: 3-D Sculpture Camp, 12:30-5:30 pm, ages: 6-12, $90. Explore recycled materials/found art, mixed media, kinetic sculpture, papier mache, origami, name sculptures, shadow boxes/diorama, soft sculpture and jewelry/wearable art. June 7, 8, 9: All About Space, 10-11:30 am, ages: 3-5, $50. Go to infinity and beyond in this exciting camp. Discover the mysteries of outer space. June 14, 15, 16: Painting Camp, 12:30-5:30 pm, ages: 6-12, $90. Learn how to paint all types of things that fly: kites, spaceships, hot air balloons, birds, airplanes. June 14, 15, 16: Creative Café, 10-11:30 am, ages: 3-5, $50. Welcome to ze Creative Café. Zis is where we like to eat ze food, play with ze food and make ze art with ze food. If you like ze food, then this is ze camp for you! Art that eez good enough to eat! June 21, 22, 23: Drawing Camp, 12:30-5:30 pm, ages: 6-12, $90. We’ll explore some mediums outside of pencil, such as charcoal, ink and chalk pastels. June 21, 22, 23: Amazing Animals, 10-11:30 am, ages: 3-5, $50. From pets to wild animals to unicorns and dragons, students will draw, paint and learn mixed media. June 28, 29, 30: Printmaking, 2:30-5:30 pm, ages: 9-12, $90. Work in several forms of printmaking including relief, monoprint, serigraphy and colligraph and use Spiva’s printing press to create your work. June 28, 29, 30: Tinker Camp, 10-11:30 am, ages: 3-5, $50. Little ones will turn trash into many different treasures. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 17 SMTO Care is in everything we do. Calendar of Events What’s Happening in the Ozarks If you have an event you would like to see listed in the Calendar of Events, please email your request to: [email protected], or mail your submission to Show Me The Ozarks, 18724 Hwy 59, Neosho, MO 64850. Events are printed on a space available basis, and must be received by the 5th of the month prior to the month of the scheduled event. Support Your Local Farmer’s Market! Anderson, MO: 8 am-noon, Saturdays, Hwy 71. 417.223.8888. Franklin, KS: 4-6 pm Thursdays, Franklin Community Park, 502 S. Broadway. 620.249.9333. Pittsburg, KS: 7:30 am-12 pm Wednesdays and Saturdays, 11th and Broadway streets, downtown Pittsburg. Carthage, MO: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 am until the farmers sell out of product. North side of the historic Carthage square. www.visit-carthage.com/attraction/carthagefarmers-market. Lamar, MO: 3-6 pm Wednesdays, 8 am-1 pm Saturdays, Moore Pavilion, 10th & Poplar. 417.682.3579. Joplin, MO: 4-7 pm Thursday, Joplin Carnegie Library, 300 S. Main Street. Monett, MO: 8 am-12 pm Saturday; Tuesdays TBD. South Park by the YMCA parking lot. Neosho, MO: 9 am-12 pm Saturday, corner of Spring & Jefferson streets, downtown. Nevada, MO: Saturdays 8-12 pm, 304 W. Austin, downtown Nevada. Webb City, MO: Tuesdays 4-7 pm, Thursdays 11 am-2 pm and Saturdays 9 am-noon. In the pavilion at Main Street. Experience real Hometown Hospitality at SpringHill. Person-centered care puts you at the heart of our approach of serving residents. That’s why families in the Neosho area needing assisted living care turn to us. We’re here to provide whatever is needed, whenever it’s called for. Schedule a time for coffee and a conversation. Even if we are not the right fit, we’ll help you find the one that is. One lump or two? Columbus, KS June 4: Columbus City Wide Rummage Sale. Sales throughout the city, sponsored by Girl Scouts. Call 620.674.2335. June 4: Miner Day Reunion, 1 pm, Big Brutus. Call 620.827.6177. June 5: Natalie’s Studio of Dance Recital, 3 pm, CUHS auditorium, admission. 620.827.1876. Franklin, KS June 1-25: Miners Hall Museum, Cultivating Change, Monday-Saturday, 10 am-4 pm at the Miners Hall Museum, 701 S. Broadway St. History of farming and tractors in Southeast Kansas hosted by the Southeast Kansas Old Time Engine & Tractor Club. Learn about the world of tractors on Southeast Kansas farms. Call 620.347.4220. June 4: Miners Hall Museum - Tractor Show hosted by Southeast Kansas Old Time Gas Engine & Tractor Club, 10 am-2 pm, Miners Hall Museum, 701 S. Broadway St. Enjoy the nostalgia of the tractors and the sounds of the hit-and-miss engines that were once used in Southeast Kansas to provide power on farms in the days before electricity was available in rural areas. Call 620.347.4220. Frontenac, KS June 11: Frontenac Homecoming 2016: Celebrate this amazing community’s heritage and its successful future. We’re bringing back all the old favorites like the street dance and bringing in exciting new options. Visit www.frontenachomecoming.com/home.html. Parsons, KS SpringHill assisted living by Americare 417 658-4812 18 1105 Village Road in Neosho. americareusa.net June 18: The Parsons Art Walk, 9 am-5 pm, downtown. Open to adults and children ages 5 and up to exhibit their art work. Judged art walk in the following categories: 2-D, 3-D, Photography, Performance, and All Other. For the adults, first and second places and best of show are picked in each category with monetary prizes given. Children will receive donated prizes for those who place as well as a participation gift. For more information or to participate, call 620.421.6500 or email [email protected]. Pittsburg, KS June 4: 7th Annual Rollin’ Nostalgia SuperCruise on Broadway: The Rollin’ Nostalgia Car Club will hold its 7th Annual SuperCruise on Broadway. The event will kick off at 5 pm in downtown Pittsburg between 5th and 11th streets. Join in the fun with more than 100 cars, music and PSU’s Gus the Gorilla on site from 7-8 pm. For more information, go to sites.google. com/site/rollinnostalgia/. June 10: Cow Creek Bluegrass Festival, 7 pm, Pritchett Pavilion. Music, family fun, arts and crafts, food and more. Enjoy a guitarpicking contest June 10 at 7 pm. There will be entertainment throughout the day in Lincoln Park June 11. Gates open at 10 am and admission is $5 per wristband. This year’s festival includes arts and craft vendors, food vendors, beer garden, 2 Girls and a Zoo, a homebrew contest and eight bands. For more information, go to www.cowcreekbluegrassfestival.com/. June 17: Colonial Fox Friday Flix, Jurassic Park. An age-old fantasy becomes a reality as dinosaurs are genetically re-created for the ultimate theme park in this adaptation of Michael Crichton’s best-selling novel. Donations appreciated. All proceeds benefit the restoration of the historic Colonial Fox Theatre. For more information, visit www.colonialfox.org. June 24-25: 28th Annual Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show, Crawford County Historical Museum. Exhibits, old gas engines, antique tractors, antique farm machinery, antique and classic cars, full-size hay baling demonstration, corn grinding demonstration and operational old-time saw mill, model steam engines, a parade of power and garden tractor pull. For more information, visit www. sekgasenginetractorclub.com or call 417.927.3254. Aurora, MO June 18: The Eighth Annual Mustang Mania & All Ford Car Show, 9 am-1pm, Jimmy Michel Motors, registration $15. Call 417.678.4150. June 18: The Seventh Annual Light the Night Fireworks Festival, 3-10 pm, Baldwin Park. Carnival rides, food, music by the NRG Band and fun for all. Fireworks at 9:30 pm. Call 417.678.4150. June 18: Motorcycle Show, 3-8 pm, Baldwin Park. In conjunction with Light the Night. Registration is $15 day of the show; profits benefit the Back to School Bash. Call 417.678.4150. Carl Junction, MO June 2: CJACC Monthly Morning Networking Meeting, 7:30 am, Community Center. Call 417.649.8846. June 4: Carl Junction Lion’s Club Community Breakfast, 7-10 am, Carl Junction Community Center, 303 N. Main. All-you-can-eat breakfast, $5/adults, $3/children under 12. June 11: Flag Day Celebration & Concert, 11 am. Heartland Concert Band, Memorial Park. Call 417.649.8846. June 14: Carl Junction Night at the Joplin Outlaws, 6 pm, Warren Turner Field, MSSU. June 25: 9th Annual Marion Cox Memorial Softball Tournament, 4 pm, Frank Dean Ball Fields. Call 417.649.8846. Carthage, MO Route 66 Drive-in Theatre. Dusk Friday-Sunday evenings, 1731 Old 66 Boulevard. Adults $7, children 6-12 $3, ages 5 and under free. Call 417.359.5959 or visit www.66drivein.com. June-September: Vintage Fashion, Powers Museum, 1617 Oak Street. “Fashionable Ladies of Carthage: Fashion Selections from the Collections,” Tuesday through Saturday noon-4 pm, fourth Sunday of each month from 1:30-4 pm. Free; donations encouraged. Call 417.237.0456 or visit www.powersmuseum.org. June 3: Chamber Birthday Party and Community Thank You, 11 am-1 pm, Chamber office. Activities and events for the kids. Free hot dogs, chips and drinks. Birthday cake. Carthage Fire Department will give fire truck tours. Call 417.358.2373. June 5: Rallye66 Benefit Car Show, 11:30 am-3 pm, First Christian Church. Call 417.358.4044. June 24: Carthage Historic Artwalk, 6 pm. Music and food are complimentary at many of the galleries and the art is not to be missed. Many galleries offer Art Show specials to patrons of the arts. Bring the kids and let them explore their imagination. Live music and special activities will be set up around the square. Call 417.359.8181. Diamond, MO George Washington Carver National Monument Visitor Center Free Programs, two miles west of Diamond on Highway V, then 1/4 mile south on Carver Road. Visitor center and park grounds open daily 9 am-5 pm. Call 417.325.4151 or visit www.nps.gov/gwca. June 4: National Trails Day, 9 am-1 pm. National Trails Day is the country’s largest celebration of trails. Visitors will learn about NPS trails, hiking safety, nutrition and well-being. June 5: Inspiring Success: Mariah Watkins and Her Influence, 1 pm. Mariah Watkins’ influence on George Washington Carver during his stay in her Neosho home strengthened his self-esteem, increased his faith in God and encouraged him to pursue his education. June 11, 18 & 25: Junior Rangers Days, 10 am-2 pm, ages 8 to 12. This annual event series gives children a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like being a park ranger, as well as a unique opportunity to learn more about George Washington Carver and the National Park Service. June 11: Yoga in the Park, 9:30 am. Join a yoga instructor at the park to relax and meditate in the landscape that inspired and shaped George Washington Carver’s life ambitions. June 19: Juneteenth Celebration, 2 pm. What is Juneteenth? It’s a time for reflection on freedom. Join a park ranger for an informative program on one of America’s most historic celebrations of the ending of slavery. June 26: Interracial Relations, 1 pm. Join a ranger to discuss Carver’s rise to fame and his efforts for interracial understanding after his 1921 appearance before the House Ways and Means committee. Joplin, MO Tuesday mornings: Line Dance Classes, April-September. Ultra beginner 10-10:30 am. High beginner 10:30-11:30 am. High beginner to Intermediate 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Cost $5 per hour or $10 total. Joplin Square Dance Center, 1801 W. Second St. Instructor/Choreographer Tyra Farris. Pre-registration not required. More information: 785.640.0544. Every Friday: Friday Nights Out at Victory, 6-9 pm, 3405 S. Hammons Blvd. $3/person; max of $15/family. Show your gym membership card to get half off admission. Open basketball court, archery tag, pool tables, foozball, bracelet making, Wii, Xbox 360, food available from West Coast Tacos and BBQ. Impact Life praise team performs 7-9 pm. Call 417.206.6886. June 16: Third Thursday, 5:30-8:30 pm, downtown Joplin. Third Thursday is Joplin’s trademark cultural event. Come with your friends and family to stroll through downtown, eat great food, listen to music, peruse local art and shop! Check the Downtown Joplin Alliance Facebook page for the full line-up of events. Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center Open Wednesday-Saturday 9 am-5 pm, Sunday 1-5 pm, closed Monday and Tuesday. Wildcat Park and nature trails open 7 days a week, dawn to dusk. All programs are held at Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center, 201 W. Riviera Dr., Suite A, Joplin. Programs require preregistration. Call 417.782.6287 or visit www.wildcatglades.audubon.org. June 4: National Trails Day Hike and Clean-up, 9:30-11:30 am. Age: 8+, accompanied by adult, free. Join a naturalist as we explore some of the nature trails in Wildcat Park, clean up trash and do some trail maintenance as we celebrate National Trails Day! Come dressed appropriately and with water and bug spray. Pre-register at the Center, via wildcatglades@ audubon.org or by calling 417.782.6287. June 7: A Midsummer’s Night Dinner on Redings Mill Bridge, 6:30 pm. Social with cash bar, 7 pm. Cost: $85 per person; $170 per couple. Join us for a magical evening on the historic Redings Mill Bridge. Enjoy a gourmet dinner served on linen as you experience the sounds and sights of Shoal Creek settling down for the night. (Rain date: Wednesday, June 8.) June 18: Yoga in Nature, 9-10 am. All ages welcome. Cost: $3 per person members, $6 per person non-members. Enjoy exercising at your own level beside beautiful Shoal Creek with instructor Donna Bowman. Preregistration may be done in person, via [email protected] or by calling 417.782.6287. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 19 SMTO Calendar of Events Lamar, MO What’s Happening Every Monday: Barton County Senior Center, 9 am-5 pm, 306 W. 11th. Cards, dominoes, exercise equipment, a reading library, pool, computer/Internet access and Wii. Call 417.682.3881. Preschool Nature Connections June 17: Business Expo and Job Fair, 9 am-4 pm, Lamar Memorial Hall. Promote your products and services to the people of Barton County. Call 417.682.3595. in the Ozarks June 8 & 11: Wild Babies, June 8, 1-2 pm, June 11, 10-11 am. Age: 3-6 years. $5 per child. Learn more about Missouri wild animal babies and how they are raised through song, games and more. We will go for a stroll to see where these wild babies are growing up. Pre-register in person at the Center, via [email protected] or by calling 417.782.6287. Summer Camps: June 14-17: Camp Wildcat Summer Day Camp (ages 7-12), 8 amnoon at Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center. Each day we’ll learn about a different group of animals: birds, amphibians and reptiles, fish, insects and other invertebrates. Children should be in good physical condition and able to hike in summer weather. Partial scholarships available. Cost: $100 per child per week members; $125 per child per week non-members. June 14-17: Nature’s Artwork Summer Day Camp (ages 7-12), 8 amnoon at Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center. We will use nature as our inspiration to create original pieces of art. This session will include transforming recycled plastic into insect pins, designing and building a 3-D eco-treehouse model, exploring Chinese brush painting techniques and begin an “Audubon Visual Bird Journal.” Wear clothes you can explore art in. Fee includes all art materials, snack and instructor’s fee. Cost: $125 per child per week. June 3: Lamar Community Art Walk, downtown Lamar. Call 417.682.3595. Monett, MO June 1 & 15: Barry-Lawrence Toastmasters, 12-1 pm. Monett Chamber Board Room, first and third Wednesday of each month. Improve your speaking skills and connect with community members. Call 417.235.7519. June 2: Hire Me?! 11 am-1 pm. Hear from local employers about their tips and tricks on becoming a new employee. Lunch provided and breakout sessions allow attendees to find the information they seek. Call 417.235.7919. June 3: 29th Annual Industrial Appreciation Golf Tournament, Windmill Ridge Golf Course. Join the Chamber in showing its appreciation to the industries that support the community. Players will have the opportunity to get out in the sun for a day, enjoy free lunch and steak dinner, and network with some of the key players in Monett. Call 417.235.7919. Neosho, MO June 24: Fireworks Show at Medicalodges/Gran Villas, 400 Lyon Drive, 7 pm. Live band, food, events. Ashley McCready will sing the National Anthem; fireworks display at dark. Call 417.451.2544. Nevada, MO June 10 & 11: Bushwhacker Quilt Guild Quilt Show, June 10, 2-7 pm; June 11, 9 am-4 pm, Nevada, Community Center, 200 N. Ash. Free. Over 200 quilts. Opportunity Quilt “Constellations” (stars) tickets $1 each. Demonstrations throughout the day. Call 417.667.7100. Pierce City, MO June 4 & 5: 29th Annual Festival, St. Mary’s Church, 9 am. Food and drinks, dance to the music of David Jones, disc jockey. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free. Many children’s games, bingo, duck races and great prizes. Call 417.476.2265. Webb City, MO June 11: Route 66 Cruise Night, 5-8 pm, downtown Webb City. Classic car show, trophies and prizes. Sponsored by X-treme Power Sports. Call 417.673.1154. Dewey, OK June 4: 25th Annual Dewey Antique Show, 8 am-5 pm, Washington County Fair Building, $4 admission. Something for the new or seasoned collector. 106 booths from six states. Country, Western, retro, vintage, cottage, advertising; door prizes; lunch available. Call 918.440.5200. Grove, OK June 4: “An Asian Affaire,” 5:30-9 pm, Lendonwood Gardens. Live music, dinner, open bar, charity auctions. Featuring tasty Asian-style food and lively music, and silent and live auctions at the botanical garden. Tickets are $45 per person. Call 918.786.2938. June 11: Jake’s Field Day Event, 9:45 am-2:45 pm. Archery, horseback riding, fishing, stream ecology, zip line, shooting sports, tomahawk throwing, geocaching and more. Free admission, free lunch. Call 918.791.1144. Vinita, OK June 4: 37th Annual World’s Largest Calf Fry, 11 am-4 pm, Craig County Fairgrounds. Kids’ games, vendor booths, calf fry, talent contest. Call 918.256.7133. 20 A Discover Town round Neosho fabuLASH & Wax Lash Artist/Hair Removal Specialist/Esthetician 417.986.LASH • www.fabulashandwax.com facebook.com/fabulashandwax A professional Eyelash Extension and Hair Removal Studio in Neosho utilizing the most current techniques in classic eyelash extension application and lash styling. We practice both traditional waxing and the art of sugaring. Enhance your eyes. Simplify your life. Be fabuLASH! Say “Eye Do” Bridal Party Special 4 or more Full Set Applications gets a FREE set for the bride. City of Neosho 203 E. Main 417.451.8050 Celebrate Neosho! Are you ready for airplanes? Are you ready for helicopters? Are you ready for jet trucks? Are you ready for fireworks? Are you ready for fun? Founded in 1839, Neosho, Missouri (population 11,835 as of 2010), is experiencing a rebirth of growth throughout the community as it accommodates the influx of economic development brought on by Interstate 49 and the community’s prime location between the two booming metropolitan areas of Joplin, Missouri, and Northwest Arkansas. Celebrate Neosho 2016 will be the biggest yet! Always held on the last Saturday in June, Celebrate Neosho is on June 25 in Neosho, Missouri, so save that date! The main event starts at 3 p.m. at the Neosho Hugh Robinson Memorial Airport, 1400 Terry Johnson Drive, but there is plenty to do before then! The day’s activities in Morse Park and in the historic downtown area include a 5k race, a kids fishing derby, old-fashioned games in the park, a rubber duck race and a car show. Then the event moves to the airport, where the attractions include a skydiving act, food and craft vendors, live music at the battle of the bands, kids’ inflatable and mechanical rides, helicopter rides, demonstration and rides in a World War II A-26 bomber and a 1930 Stinson, daytime and nighttime aerobatic acts, daytime and nighttime jet truck runs, fireworks and much more! For more information visit neoshomo.org, look for Celebrate Neosho 2016 on Facebook, or call 417.451.8050. Medicalodges/Gran Villas 400 W. Lyon Dr. 417.451.2544 • www.medicalodges.com Skilled Nursing & Residential Healthcare Care Center Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy • Restorative Therapy Working Together To Meet All of Your Healthcare Needs! June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 21 &places faces JACC 99th Annual Chamber Banquet The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce held its 99th Annual Chamber Banquet April 21. Over 550 Chamber members attended the Kentucky Derby-themed gala and saw Jim Fleischaker named Outstanding Citizen of the Year, Linda Teeter honored with the Arty Award and Rick Keller named Ambassador of the Year. Golden Apple Award winners were Joanne Lown, Caryn Deckard, Zina Lewis and Kaara Schrader. Small Businesses of the Year were Toner Connection, LLC, Stronghold Data and Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue Ministry. Small Industry of the Year was Forged Waterjet Fabrications, and Large Industry of the Year was Turbo Supply. 1 5 3 2 4 7 6 9 8 10 1. Kelli Norris and Julie Beatty - Mercy Joplin 2. Kaari Schrader and Gina Hartman - McAuley High School 3. Rob and Marge O’Brian - JACC 4. Meg Bourne and Ashley LeBlanc 5. Teri Carlson, Dee Baker and Brianna Maxwell 6. Drew Hartley, Randall Mims and Shannon Daniels 7. Ashley Fyock, Eden Teer and Denise Graves, Tropical Tan 8. Standing: Doug Hunt, Laura and Cory Farrell, Mitchell and Amy Ross, Matt and Karen Robertson, Melody Morgan and Matt Harris. Seated: Janice and Dennis Farrell and Amanda and Glenn Duckett 9. Stephanie Howard, Josh Long, Megan Long and Chris Meeks 10. Bunny and Jane Newton and Peggy and Brian Newton - Newton’s Jewelers Left: Laura and Cory Farrell 22 11 &places faces 12 13 15 14 16 17 18 19 11. Sydney Bounds, Mikell Warren, Emily Ellis, Donna Whitehead and Angela Nesvold 12. Gary Bandy and Doris Carlin 13. Lori Scott Dreiling and Amber Busby-Modine 14. Nate and Stephanie Dillon Atlas Risk Management 15. Kerri Greenup, Renee and John Motazedi, Melinda Walker and Vickie Ezell - SNC2 16. Cary Beasley and Wendy Brunner-Lewis - JACC 17. Standing: Ryan Melton, Kelli Perigo, Heather Lesmeister, Blake Bard and Stephanie Dillon. Seated: Doug and Joanne Lown and Paula Baker 18. Doug and Joanne Lown - Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School 19. Lauren Guthery, Lee Radcliff, Kristi Tucker and Sue Dillmon Right: Rebecca Dunham, Amy Howe and Stuart Puckett Photos by Tina Smith June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 23 A Portrait of Urban Joplin By Christine Smith Photo by Rodney Hobart June’s events in downtown Joplin celebrate historical figures and places, honoring the past and shaping our future. Blue Moon Boutique 613 S. Main Street • 417.553.0826 Find us on Facebook! Blue Moon Boutique is a unique shopping venue, “A modern boutique with a vintage soul.” Find the newest and latest in clothing, home décor, jewelry and so much more! Open Monday-Friday 10 am-6 pm and Saturday 10 am-5 pm. Countryside in the City Florist • Event Planner Event Venue 422 S. Joplin Ave. • 417.781.3719 www.countrysideflowers.biz Countryside in the City is one of the leading florists in Joplin for fine, quality roses, flowers, plants and gifts for every occasion. Let our experienced designers and staff create a one-of-a-kind gift you will love. We also offer beautiful custom-designed wedding flower arrangements including wedding bouquets, centerpieces and boutonnieres. Open Mon-Fri. 8 am-5 pm and Sat. 9 am-1 pm. Convenient parking Blacklist Ink 628 S. Main Street 417.782.2500 Blacklist Ink Tattoo Studio is an upscale, high-end tattoo studio and art gallery. If it’s your first time, their knowledgeable and friendly artists will guide you through the entire process, ensuring your experience will be the best! The staff’s dedication to client satisfaction is unsurpassed. Browse their portfolios or let one of the artists help create the perfect art just for you. 24 The event on June 4 focuses on the iconic highway that brought 20th-century travelers to Joplin on their journeys from Chicago to Los Angeles, and everywhere in between. This month, the Sixth Annual Route 66 Mother Road Bicycle Tour invites participants to journey down Route 66 from a unique vantage point: a bicycle seat. Managed by the Joplin Trails Coalition, this event offers rides that cover a wide range of distances: 15, 30, 45, 70 and 100. The rides begin in Carthage, Missouri, and the longer rides will travel through the heart of downtown Joplin as the historic highway heads west. For more information, visit joplintrailscoalition.org. Presidents Teddy Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman will visit Joplin for the Founding Father’s Day Chautauqua productions hosted by the Joplin Historical Society on behalf of the Joplin History and Mineral Museum. On Friday, June 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Doug A. Mishler will portray President Roosevelt at Joplin Little Theater, 3008 W. 1st Street; on Saturday, June 11, from 3 to 5 pm, Bill Worley will portray President Truman at the Joplin History and Mineral Museum, 504 S. Schifferdecker Avenue. For more information, call 417.623.1180. On Sunday, June 12, from 1 to 4 pm, the historic Jewish temple at 702 S. Sergeant Avenue will be open to the public. Historic Murphysburg Preservation, Inc., will partner with the United Hebrew Congregation of Joplin for this event, which commemorates the 100-year anniversary of Joplin’s only Jewish temple. There will be tours of the building, and traditional Jewish food will be served. For more information, call 417.624.1181 or visit uhcjoplin.org. By Rose Hansen Hackett Hot Wings O nly Hackett Hot Wings offers the Coach Hackett’s Ultimate Bloody Mary topped with lemon pepper chicken wings, lemon pepper spice-rubbed celery and signature hot wing sauce. Prefer fruitier cocktails? The Coach Hackett’s Peach Raspberry Lemonade is a nice alternative, especially because its sweetness offsets the heat of spicy chicken wings. And at Hackett Hot Wings, spicy wings abound. Sauces range from honey to self-described “suicide” heat levels. The biggest seller is the mid-range “hot & honey,” which strikes a nice balance between sweet and a pleasant zinger of heat. Dry rub options include house season, Cajun, lemon pepper, Greek and Caribbean jerk. Wings are served unceremoniously on a sheet of parchment nestled in a plastic basket, but its lack of pretension is sort of the point. Chicken wings are feel-good snacks—or, when consumed in high volumes, feel-good meals—and customers regularly drawn to Hackett Hot Wings often arrive with birthday or milestone celebrations in mind. Add some sweet potato puffs, deep-fried green beans, fried cauliflower, plus the new pulled pork nachos, and you’ve got a full blown feast for an easy-to-please crowd. “You better not use a fork,” says Jacqueline Hackett, who co-owns the restaurant with her husband Floyd. Chicken wings are communal finger foods, something best eaten with your hands. Every table is armed with a roll of paper towels. The food is straight forward, reflecting the modest origin story of Hackett Hot Wings itself. The Hacketts originally opened their restaurant in a tiny location on Broadway in 2003. It was an instant success. Just a few years after opening, they started entertaining relocation options. “We needed more space. If you did not arrive early for lunch, the dine-in area would be full and you would have to get it to go.” They settled on a 5,000-square foot space on Main Street in 2008. Customers faithfully followed. Pressured with more demand for elbow room, the Hacketts purchased the building next door, quadrupling the restaurant. “We prayed on it and said, ‘Lord, if it’s for us then give it to us,’ and he did!” Jacqueline says with a laugh. The expansion granted a formal entrance and an enormous kitchen. What was once classroom space now serves as a second dining room. Beside that is a separate family-friendly sports room and bar. The menu has expanded to accommodate Monday-Wednesday lunch and happy hour specials, where customers will find additions like fried mushrooms and loaded fries along with old staples like the catfish dinners, salads and pork chop sandwiches. Accolades include “Talk of the Town” Customer Service Award 2011-2015, 417 May 2011 #1 Chicken Wings, 2011 Favorites of the 4 States, 2011 Restaurant of the Year by the Missouri Restaurant Association and, most recently, 2016 #2 Best Wings in MO by onlyinyourstate.com. Hackett Hot Wings is located at 520 Main Street, Joplin. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 11 am-9 pm, Friday-Sunday, 11 am-10 pm. For more information, visit their online store at hacketthotwings.com, find them on Facebook or call 417.625.1333. >>> Hackett Hot Wings is located at 520 Main Street, Joplin • 417.625.1333 • www.hacketthotwings.com June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 25 ShowMe Dining Guide Leah’s Borrowed Table Shawanoe Restaurant 127 E. Main St. • Downtown Neosho 417.317.9150 • www.Theborrowedtable.com 70220 East Hwy 60 • Wyandotte, OK 888.992 SKY1 One menu. Two weekends a month. Six courses. Elegant, casual dining. Weekends are by reservation only. Seating begins at 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Friday and Saturday of each month. Lunch is served Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch is $7.99 and includes dessert. NO reservations needed for lunch. $-$$$$ Enjoy delicious Chef created Buffets to satisfy everyone’s taste...Daily Breakfast Buffet: 7-11am Adults $7.99, Kids $3.99. Omelet station available only on SAT & SUN. Prime Rib Buffet SUN & WED: 4-9pm, Adults $15.99, Kids $7.99. King Crab Buffet TUES: 4-9pm, Adults $29.99, Kids $21.99, *Without Crab legs: Adults $15.99, Kids $7.50. Italian Buffet THURS: 4-9pm, Adults $15.99, Kids $7.99. Seafood Buffet FRI: 4-10pm, Adults $15.99, Kids $7.99. BBQ Buffet SAT: 4-10pm, Adults $15.99 Kids $7.99. Indigo Sky Casino, Hwy 60West of Seneca, MO $$-$$$$. Hours: Sunday-Thursday 7 am-9 pm, Friday and Saturday 7 am-11 pm See Facebook for the daily menu: www.facebook.com/Leahsborrowedtable Mexican Way 1721 La Questa Drive • Neosho, MO 417.455.6985 • 417.455.0058 Home of the King Burrito! Established over five years ago across from the high school football field, and now history continues at 1721 La Questa Drive, next to True Value. We continue to serve the best tasting homemade Mexican specialties: pupusas, a traditional Salvadoran delicacy; Torta Cubana; Skillet Apache Fajitas; chiles rellenos; chimichangas; fajitas; tacos; super burritos and more! Make it your way at Mexican Way! $-$$ Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 am-9 pm • Closed Sunday • Follow us on Facebook 26 Bootleggers Restaurant & Brewery 101 S. Madison Ave. • Aurora, MO 417.308.3504 Since opening in 1998, Bootleggers, located in an 1800s bank, has been the area’s go-to restaurant for family-style atmosphere and historic charm. A fullservice menu with lunch specials everyday and over 12 dinner specialties from Parmesan encrusted chicken and jumbo grilled shrimp, steaks, pasta and homemade bread everyday! Full-service bar; microbrewery coming soon. Kids’ menu, groups & catering. Reservations welcome. $-$$$ Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 11 am-9 pm. Friday-Saturday, 11 am-10 pm. Club 609 Golden Corral of Joplin 609 Main Street • Joplin, MO 417.623.6090 2415 S. Range Line • Joplin, MO 417.625.1684 “Treat your appetite to a GOURMET DELIGHT served ‘Joplin style’.” Flavorful specialties for any occasion, featuring salads burgers and sandwiches. Delicious entrees – beef, chicken, pork, seafood and seven “pastabilities!” Offering appetizers, homemade desserts, soup du jour, beer, wine and mixed drinks. Kids menu available. $-$$$ Enjoy all-you-can-eat hot and cold buffets, bakery, desserts, soft-serve and hand-dipped ice cream, and a chocolate fountain. Open weekends for breakfast from 7:30-11 am. Serving made-to-order omelets and so much more. Enjoy the Great Steak Buffet after 4 pm weekdays and on weekends from 11 am-close. Party room, catering and kids’ menu available. $-$$ Hours: Kitchen open Monday-Friday 11 am-10 pm Saturday 11 am-10:30 pm • Bar open later Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:45 am-9:00 pm • Friday 10:45 am-9:30 pm Saturday 7:30 am-9:30 pm • Sunday 7:30 am-8:30 pm Casa Montez 2324 S. Range Line • Joplin, MO 417.781.3610 Serving authentic Mexican specialties for over 45 years, including carnitas, fajitas, burrito enchilada style and much more! Lunch fajita buffet available Monday–Friday 11 am–2 pm. Check for nightly dinner specials. Full-service cantina offering your favorite drinks and margaritas. $-$$ Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm Friday and Saturday 11 am-11 pm • Sunday 11 am-9 pm Webb City Gringos 1401 South Madison Street • Webb City, MO 417.673.3001 Locally owned and operated by Chris and Anissa Parrish, Webb City Gringos has served the area since 1993. Gringos is not your typical fast food restaurant. They are known for their large portions. They also have daily specials including two crispy tacos and taco salads. They now serve freshbrewed brown sugar tea by the glass or the gallon! Located across from Walmart in Webb City. “Like” them on Facebook! $ Hours: Sunday-Thursday 7 am-10 pm Friday and Saturday 7 am-Midnight June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 27 ShowMe Dining Guide Tokyo Japanese Steak & Sushi 511 N. Range Line • Joplin, MO 417.781.9888 • www.tokyosteakandsushi.com Enjoy the show as our chefs prepare a delicious Hibachi meal right at your table! Full menu available with fresh sushi and rolls like our popular Crunchy Roll or Spider Roll. Great private dining rooms for large parties or families! Daily lunch and drink specials from 11 am-3 pm. Call for reservations or questions. $$-$$$ Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm Friday and Saturday 11 am-11 pm • Sunday 11 am-9 pm Granny Shaffer’s Family Restaurant Big R’s BBQ has been serving quality, smoked meats for over 20 years. “R” menu ranges from Kickin’ Chicken and hand-cut steaks, flame broiled to perfection, to sandwiches, salads and more. Half price appetizers on Tuesday nights. Big R’s is more than just BBQ – “We have the meat you can’t beat!” $-$$ Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm Friday and Saturday 11 am-9:30 pm • Closed Sunday Club 1201 2728 N. Range Line • Joplin, MO 417.659.9393 • www.grannyshaffers.com 1201 E. 32nd Street • Joplin, MO 417.626.0032 Enjoy a great cup of freshly roasted coffee. Watch while we roast a blend! Homemade pies, cobblers, sweetbreads and rolls made from scratch daily. Serious breakfasts, salads, steaks, seafood, Mexican, pasta and Dixieland fried chicken or catfish. Ask about our banquet rooms and catering. “Good Old Fashioned Cooking.” $-$$ Now serving Joplin’s best brunch! Homemade beignets, pastries, biscuits and gravy, peppered bacon, eggs and parmesan fried potatoes and more! For lunch, enjoy your favorite appetizers, “out-of-this-world” salads, seasoned bread and your choice of dressing. Soup du jour, sandwiches from burgers to apricot turkey and over 30 other choices! We offer a full service catering menu for private parties, business meetings and special events. $-$$ Hours: Monday-Saturday 6 am-8:30 pm • Sunday 7 am-3 pm 28 Big R’s BBQ 1220 E. 15th Street • Joplin, MO 417.781.5959 Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 am-3 pm • Friday 11 am-10 pm Saturday 3 pm-10 pm • Sunday Brunch 10 am-2 pm Red Onion Café 203 E. 4th • Downtown Joplin, MO 417.623.1004 • www.redonioncafe.com Casual Urban dining in historic downtown Joplin since 1995. Famous for fresh salads, smoked chicken dip, burgers, pasta, grilled fish & steaks. Extensive craft beer menu and wines by the glass. Consistently voted “Best Restaurant” and “Best Menu” by 417 Magazine and The Joplin Globe. $-$$ Hours: Monday-Saturday 11am-9 pm Hackett Hot Wings 520 S. Main • Joplin, MO 417.625.1333 • www. hacketthotwings.com “The only wings better are on an angel.” Offering 13 flavors of wings, plus salads, catfish, chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, hamburgers, boneless wings and more! Call for catering and reservations. Now offering an additional dining area and sports room with 17 big-screen TVs and full bar featuring Coach Hackett’s Ultimate Bloody Mary. Check out the online store at hacketthotwings.com. (Smoke-free) $-$$ Hours: Mon-Thurs, 11 am-9 pm; Fri-Sun, 11 am-10 pm; Mon-Wed Lunch Specials, 11 am-2 pm; Mon-Wed Happy Hour, 3-6 pm. Mythos Crabby’s Seafood Bar and Grill World-class service that sets the stage for a special dining experience featuring French, American, Greek and Italian cuisine. Choices include pasta, chicken, fresh seafood, and hand-cut aged Black Angus beef. Over 150 wine selections. Complete menu available at www.mythosjoplin.com. Call for catering or reservations. $-$$$ Dine at Crabby’s for a beautiful meal in an elegant, yet approachable finedining experience. Choose from a wide variety of fresh seafood, steak and chops. Enjoy libations from our full bar, including the best Scotch selection in town. Serving the four states for 10 years! Make your reservations today! $$-$$$ Hours: Lunch 11 am-4 pm • Dinner 4 pm-close Open Monday-Saturday Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 am-10 pm • Sunday 11 am-9 pm Now serving Sunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm 1306 S. Range Line • Joplin, MO 417.624.myth • www.mythosjoplin.com 815 W. 7th St. • Joplin, MO • 417.206.3474 Catering • Private Parties • Chef at Home June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 29 ShowMe Dining Guide These $ categories are based upon the average cost of a dinner entree excluding drinks, desserts, and/or gratuities. NOTE: Some restaurant entree prices do not include a’la carte sides or salad. KEY $ - $9 and under $$ - $10 - $15 $$$ - $15 - $20 $$$$ - $20 & up BIG R’S BBQ, JOPLIN, MO 1220 E. 15th Street. Big R’s BBQ has been serving quality, smoked meats for over 20 years. “R” menu ranges from Kickin’ Chicken and hand-cut steaks, flame broiled to perfection, to sandwiches, salads and more. Big R’s is more than just BBQ – “We have the meat you can’t beat!” Open Monday-Thursday, 11 am-9 pm, Friday and Saturday, 11 am-9:30 pm. Closed Sunday. Dine-in or take-out. 417.781.5959. $-$$ BOOMER’S BBQ, CARTHAGE, MO 1123 W. Central. At Boomers, BBQ is their passion! It’s what they love to do. They are serving up mouth-watering ribs, famous smoked meats, smoked sausage, wings and more! Join them for lunch or dinner, call ahead for to-go orders or use the convenient drive thru. Catering, kids’ menu, daily lunch specials, motorcycle friendly. Family owned and operated with a great family atmosphere and the best BBQ in the Four States! Open Monday-Thursday, 11 am-8 pm and Friday-Saturday, 11 am8:30 pm. 417.358.8112 www.boomersbbqandcatering.com BOOTLEGGERS RESTAURANT & BREWERY, AURORA, MO 101 S. Madison Ave. Since opening in 1998, Bootleggers, located in an 1800s bank, has been the area’s go-to restaurant for family-style atmosphere and historic charm. A full-service menu with lunch specials everyday and over 12 dinner specialties from Parmesan encrusted chicken and jumbo grilled shrimp, steaks, pasta and homemade bread everyday! Full-service bar; microbrewery coming soon. Kids’ menu, groups & catering. Open Tuesday-Thursday, 11 am-9 pm. Friday-Saturday, 11 am10 pm.Reservations welcome. 417.308.3504$-$$$ CAFÉ ANGELICA, NEOSHO, MO 107 E. Main, south side of the square. Creative salads such as Asian Chicken Salad and other specialties served every day. Sandwich selections include Curried Chicken Salad and Heavenly Vegetarian. Old-fashioned Cream of Potato soup is the best in the area! Dinner menu featuring our AngeliQ Grill and and Chef’s Choice! Great side choices. Private parties and catering available. Open for lunch 11 am-2 pm, Monday-Friday and dinner Wednesday-Thursday 5-7:30 pm. 417.451.5727. $-$$ CALDONE’S, JOPLIN, MO 218 S. Main Street. If you are looking for a wonderful experience, then look no further. Get ready for an explosion of flavors and beautifully decorated dishes sure to make you smile. An authentic Italian and Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Downtown Joplin on Historic Route 66. Offering full-service catering for weddings and events. Open Monday-Saturday 11 am-10 pm, closed on Sundays. 417.626.8111 www.caldones.com $-$$$ CASA MONTEZ, JOPLIN, MO 2324 S. Range Line. Serving authentic Mexican specialties for over 45 years, including carnitas, fajitas, burrito enchilada style and much more! Lunch fajita buffet available Monday–Friday 11 am–2 pm. Check for nightly dinner specials. Full-service cantina offering your favorite drinks and margaritas. Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am-11 pm, Sunday 11 am-9 pm. 417.781.3610. $-$$ CLUB 609, JOPLIN, MO 609 Main Street. “Treat your appetite to a GOURMET DELIGHT served ‘Joplin-style’.” Flavorful specialties for any occasion, featuring salads, burgers and sandwiches. Delicious entrees – beef, chicken, pork, seafood and seven “pastabilities!” Offering appetizers, homemade desserts, soup du jour, beer, wine and mixed drinks. Kids’ menu available. Kitchen open Monday-Friday, 11 am10 pm, Saturday, 11 am-10:30 pm. Bar open later. 417.623.6090. $-$$$ CLUB 1201, JOPLIN, MO 1201 E. 32nd Street. Now serving Joplin’s best brunch! Homemade beignets, pastries, biscuits and gravy, peppered bacon, eggs and parmesan fried potatoes and more! For lunch, enjoy your favorite appetizers, “out-of-this-world” salads, seasoned bread and your choice of dressing. Soup du jour, sandwiches from burgers to apricot turkey and over 30 other choices! We offer a full service catering menu for private parties, business meetings and special events. Open Monday-Thursday 11 am-3 pm, Friday 11 am-10 pm, Saturday 3-10 pm and Sunday brunch 10 am-2 pm. 417.626.0032. $-$$ CRABBY’S SEAFOOD BAR AND GRILL, JOPLIN, MO 815 W. 7th St. Catering--Private Parties--Chef at Home. Dine at Crabby’s for a beautiful meal in an elegant, yet approachable finedining experience. Choose from a wide variety of fresh seafood, steak and chops. Enjoy libations from our full bar, including the best Scotch selection in town. Serving the four states for 10 years! Make your reservations today! Open Monday-Saturday 11 am-10 pm, Sunday 11 am-9 pm. Now serving Sunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm 417.206.3474. $$-$$$ GOLDEN CORRAL, JOPLIN, MO 2415 S. Range Line. Enjoy all-you-can-eat hot and cold buffets, bakery, desserts, soft-serve and hand-dipped ice cream, and a chocolate fountain. Open weekends for breakfast from 7:30-11 am. Serving made-to-order omelets and so much more. Enjoy the Great Steak Buffet after 4 pm weekdays and on weekends from 11 am-close. Party room, catering and kids’ menu available. 417.625.1684 $-$$ . GRANNY SHAFFER’S FAMILY RESTAURANT, JOPLIN, MO 2728 N. Range Line. Enjoy a great cup of freshly roasted coffee. Watch while we roast a blend! Homemade pies, cobblers, sweetbreads and rolls made from scratch daily. Serious breakfasts, salads, steaks, seafood, Mexican, pasta and Dixieland fried chicken or catfish. Ask about our banquet rooms and catering. “Good Old Fashioned Cooking.” Monday-Saturday 6 am-8:30 pm and Sunday 7 am-3 pm. www.grannyshaffers.com. 417.659.9393. $-$$ HACKETT HOT WINGS, JOPLIN, MO 520 S. Main. “The only wings better are on an angel.” Offering 13 flavors of wings, plus salads, catfish, chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, hamburgers, boneless wings and more! Call for catering and reservations. Now offering an additional dining area and sports room with 17 big-screen TVs and full bar featuring Coach Hackett’s Ultimate Bloody Mary. Check out the online store at hacketthotwings.com. (Smoke-free) Open Monday-Thursday, 11 am9 pm; Friday-Sunday, 11 am-10 pm; Monday-Wednesday Lunch Specials, 11 am-2 pm; Monday-Wednesday Happy Hour, 3-6 pm. 417.625.1333. $-$$ BIG R’S BBQ, JOPLIN, MO Big R’s BBQ has been serving quality smoked meats for almost 20 years. “R” menu ranges from hand-cut steaks, flame broiled to perfection, to sandwiches, salads, and more. Big R’s is more than just Bar-B-Que – “We have the meat, you can’t beat!” 1220 E. 15th St.. Joplin, 417-781-5959. $ -uncorked- -1201- 30 LEAH’S BORROWED TABLE, NEOSHO, MO 127 E. Main St. Downtown Neosho. One menu. Two weekends a month. Six courses. Elegant, casual dining. Weekends are by reservation only. Seating begins at 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Friday and Saturday of each month. Lunch is served Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch is $7.99 and includes dessert. NO reservations needed for lunch. See Facebook for the daily menu: www.facebook. com/Leahsborrowedtable. 417.317.9150. www.Theborrowedtable. com $-$$$$ MCALISTER’S DELI, JOPLIN, MO 2230 S. Range Line. You’ll be greeted by a massive menu filled with sandwiches, tasty wraps, Paninis, spuds, salads, soups and sweets. You’ll always have room for a brownie delight, lemon bar or fresh baked cookies. Everything is made exactly as you like it. Try a glass of McAlister’s famous Sweet Tea™! Gift cards, catering, to go orders. Sunday-Thursday 10:30 am-10 pm, Friday-Saturday 10:30 am-10:30 pm. WiFi enabled. 417.624.3354. $ MEXICAN WAY, NEOSHO, MO 1721 La Questa Drive. Home of the King Burrito! Established over five years ago across from the high school football field, and now history continues at our La Questa Drive location, next to True Value. We continue to serve the best tasting homemade Mexican specialties: pupusas, a traditional Salvadoran delicacy; Torta Cubana; Skillet Apache Fajitas; chiles rellenos; chimichangas; fajitas; tacos; super burritos and more! Make it your way at Mexican Way! Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 am-9 pm, closed Sunday. Follow us on Facebook 417.455.6985 or 417.455.0058. $-$$ MYTHOS, JOPLIN, MO 1306 S. Range Line. World-class service that sets the stage for a special dining experience featuring French, American, Greek and Italian cuisine. Choices include pasta, chicken, fresh seafood, and hand-cut aged Black Angus beef. Over 150 wine selections. Complete menu available at www.mythosjoplin.com. Serving lunch 11 am-4 pm, dinner 4 pm-close, Monday-Saturday. For catering or reservations, call 417.624.MYTH. $-$$$ NORMA’S KITCHEN, WEBB CITY, MO 21 S. Main Street. Happy hour every day 2-5 pm, buy one T-bone steak dinner and get the second one half price, or get any menu meal item $6.49 and up with purchase of two beverages. Open 6 am-9 pm seven days a week including holidays. Breakfast served any time. 417.673.2020 $-$$ RANDY’S DRIVE IN, CARL JUNCTION 1201 E. Pennell. Home of the Bulldog Shake! Celebrating over 21 years in business. Locally owned and operated. Over 15 sandwiches, entrees including Spaghetti Red, Frito Pie Deluxe, Chicken Plank or Shrimp Dinners and more! Salads, ice cream and kids’ menu. Open Monday-Sunday 10 am-9 pm. Call ahead 417.649.7732. $-$$ RED ONION CAFE - CASUAL URBAN DINING, JOPLIN, MO 203 E. 4th. Casual Urban dining in historic downtown Joplin since 1995. Famous for fresh salads, smoked chicken dip, burgers, pasta, grilled fish & steaks. Extensive craft beer menu and wines by the glass. Consistently voted “Best Restaurant” and “Best Menu” by 417 Magazine and The Joplin Globe. Monday-Saturday, 11 am-9 pm. 417.623.1004. www.redonioncafe.com $-$$ RED ONION ESPRESSORIA AND COFFEE ESPRESSO BAR, JOPLIN, MO 32nd & Indiana. Serving lunch and dinner along with a full coffee espresso bar. For starters try the Cucumber Dill Spread or Ranch Chicken Nacho. Delicious gourmet entrees, salads, soups and sandwiches. A Red Onion favorite is the West Coast Chicken. Espressoria specialties include Toasted Beef Ravioli. Enjoy a White Chocolate Latte, Vanilla Bean Frappe’ or Dreamsicle from Joplin’s premiere coffee espresso bar! Fast, fresh, eat-in or carry-out.Party platters available. MondaySaturday, 11 am-8 pm. 417.781.4999. www.redonionespressoria.com $-$$ REDINGS MILL INN, JOPLIN, MO 102 Broadlawn Blvd. Enjoy the historic laid-back atmosphere and friendly staff at Redings Mill Inn. Now offering a non-smoking section and a completely revamped menu featuring a variety of smoked meats, BBQ ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, smoked chicken salad and eggplant parmesan, all with new sides. Top it off with fresh squeezed lemonade! Try our hand-breaded onion rings, hand-cut fries and curly fries, or hand dipped mushrooms. Open 7 days a week: Sunday-Thursday 11 am-midnight, Friday-Saturday 11 am-1:30 am. Daily specials! 417.206.4096. $-$$$ RIB CRIB BBQ & GRILL, JOPLIN, MO 2915 E 24th Street. A real family barbecue place featuring real pit championship smoked meats, burgers, and fish along with traditional sides, salads and homemade desserts. We feature weekday lunch options and All-You-Can Eat ribs and sides on Tuesday nights! No reservations required. Catering is our specialty whether it is 100 or 5000! Hours: Open daily 11 am–10 pm. 417.206.7427 www.ribcrib.com $-$$ SAM’S CELLAR BAR & OVEN, NEOSHO, MO 101 N. Wood St. Under the Historic Neosho Square. Featuring wood-fired pizza, a great beer selection and full service bar. Choose from tasty appetizers including Italian Nachos, Wood-Fired Jumbo Pretzel or Wolfinbarger’s Wood-Fired Wings. Specialty entrees include Italian Chicken Breast Salad, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, BBQ Beef Wrap, and all your favorite wood-fired pizzas. Open 7 days a week, 11 am-close. 417.451.3330. $-$$$ SHAWANOE RESTAURANT, WYANDOTTE, OK 70220 East HWY. 60. Enjoy delicious Chef created Buffets to satisfy everyone’s taste... Daily Breakfast Buffet: 7-11am Adults $7.99, Kids $3.99. Omelet station available only on SAT & SUN. Prime Rib Buffet SUN & WED: 4-9pm, Adults $15.99, Kids $7.99. King Crab Buffet TUES: 4-9pm, Adults $29.99, Kids $21.99, *Without Crab legs: Adults $15.99, Kids $7.50. Italian Buffet THURS: 4-9pm, Adults $15.99, Kids $7.99. Seafood Buffet FRI: 4-10pm, Adults $15.99, Kids $7.99. BBQ Buffet SAT: 4-10pm, Adults $15.99 Kids $7.99. Indigo Sky Casino, Hwy 60 West of Seneca, MO $$-$$$$. Hours: Sunday-Thursday 7 am-9 pm, Friday and Saturday 7 am-11 pmOpen Sunday-Thursday 7 am-9 pm, Friday and Saturday 7 am-11 pm. 888.992.SKY1. $$$$$$ TOKYO JAPANESE STEAK & SUSHI, JOPLIN, MO 511 N. Range Line. Enjoy the show as our chefs prepare a delicious Hibachi meal right at your table! Full menu available with fresh sushi and rolls like our popular Crunchy Roll or Spider Roll. Great private dining rooms for large parties or families! Daily lunch and drink specials from 11 am-3 pm. Open Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am-11 pm, Sunday 11 am-9 pm. www.tokyosteakandsushi.com. For reservations or questions, call 417.781.9888. $$-$$$ WEBB CITY GRINGOS, WEBB CITY, MO 1401 South Madison Street. Locally owned and operated by Chris and Anissa Parrish, Webb City Gringos has served the area since 1993. Gringos is not your typical fast food restaurant. They are known for their large portions. They also have daily specials including two crispy tacos and taco salads. They now serve fresh-brewed brown sugar tea by the glass or the gallon! Located across from Walmart in Webb City. Open Sunday-Thursday 7 am-10 pm, Friday and Saturday 7 am-Midnight. “Like” them on Facebook! 417.673.3001. $ GOLDEN CORRAL, JOPLIN, MO 2415 S. Range Line, 417-625-1684. Enjoy all-you-can-eat Hot Buffet, Cold Buffet, Soups and Potato Bar, Bakery & Dessert Café, and Breakfast Buffet until 11am every weekend featuring made to order omelets and more! The Great Steak Buffet every night after 4pm Mon-Sat and after11am on Sunday. Savor a juicy Sirloin Steak hand cut fresh (never frozen) every day. $ June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 31 SP TLIGHT on Carthage It’s officially summer, and we have so many fun things coming up in Carthage to help make your summer special. We’re kicking off June with our Chamber birthday party and community thank you on the 3rd at 402 S. Garrison. Join us 11 am-1 pm for free snow cones, free brats and free games, oh my! Kid’s Fishing Day is the 11th. From 8 am-noon, kiddos under 15 can fish to their heart’s content at beautiful Kellogg Lake. Other activities, including education stations and prize giveaways, are scheduled. Young anglers need to bring their own fishing equipment; worms will be provided. If you are a great bowler, but especially if you just want to have some fun, join us at Star Lanes, Friday, June 17 at 6 pm for our fourth annual Chamber bowling tournament. Awards are given for best score and team spirit, and yes, even worst team score! We’ll keep you busy all day on the 24th. Start out your morning at 7:30 am with a phenomenal networking opportunity at the brand-new Maple Leaf Music Company located on the west side of the stunning historic Carthage square and then finish your day with the whole family at June’s ArtWalk. With a “Waterworks” theme, you know it’ll be coooooool! For more information, contact the Chamber at 417.358.2373. Race Brothers Farm & Home Supply 2309 Fair Lawn Dr. • 417.358.3529 Race Brothers carries a complete line of farm and home supplies including clothing, electrical, plumbing, lawn and garden, outdoor power equipment, tools, truck accessories, pet supplies, cattle-handling equipment, farm fencing and toys. Dedicated to providing the Carthage area with quality service and products for over 40 years. You’ll like the way we do business…tell a friend! 32 Carthage Technical Center 609 S. River St. • Carthage • 417.359.7095 www.CarthageTech.org Interested in a nursing career? The Carthage Technical Center Practical Nursing Program can train you for a rewarding career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in less than 1 year. Daytime classes include classroom and clinical instruction from January through December. Job placement assistance is offered and financial aid is available to those who qualify. Application process open May-Oct. Herrington Dental • William G. Herrington, DDS, PC 1515 Hazel, Suite 200 417.358.4231 • www.herringtondental.com Through the miracle of sedation dentistry, Dr. Herrington can treat anxious patients in as little as one or two relaxing visits. Now offering comprehensive orthodontics using Fastbraces® technology. Offering drill-less dentistry, hard tissue laser, Lumineers and more! Over 32 years’ experience. Financing available. Custom Carpet & Interiors 317 W. Centennial Ave. • 417.358.0737 Need new flooring? We have your floor covered! Now featuring “Life Happens” by Shaw Industries: carpet with a waterproof backing that stands up to life’s messes. We also carry the industry’s leading hard surfaces. Come see us! We’ll help you design your dreams. Tuesday - Friday 9 am-5:30 pm, Saturday 9:30 am-12:30 pm. The LunchboxTruck 2025 S. Garrison • 417.437.6129 www.lunchboxtruck417.com The LunchboxTruck is a Carthage, Missouri, food truck that serves gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. Follow them on Facebook or their website, www.thelunchboxtruck417.com, to find hours, specials and locations. They are available for catering and events or can come directly to your business! Cherry’s Custom Framing and Art Gallery, LLC 311 S. Main St • 417.358.2707 www.cherryscustomframing.com Cherry’s in Carthage provides a long list of services including custom framing, art appraisal, canvas stretching and more. Come in and browse! We represent over 40 local and nationally known artists that specialize in paintings and sculptures in a wide variety of subject matter and styles. We have renovated our 130-year-old building to beautifully accommodate the wonderful works by these artists. We also offer facility rental and catering! Boomer’s BBQ 1123 W. Central • Carthage • 417.358.8112 www.boomersbbqandcatering.com At Boomers, BBQ is their passion! They are serving up mouthwatering ribs, famous smoked meats, smoked sausage, wings and more! Join them for lunch or dinner, call ahead for to-go orders or use the convenient drive thru. Catering, kids’ menu, daily lunch specials, motorcycle friendly. Family owned and operated with a great family atmosphere and the best BBQ in the Four States! Open Mon-Thurs, 11 am-8 pm and Fri-Sat, 11 am-8:30 pm. The Pavilion/Sacry Medical Spa 510 South Garrison Avenue • 417.526.1080 Feel amazing at The Pavilion Sacry Medical Spa! We offer skin care using Physician Care Alliance products including chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and IPL Therapy. Our facility is physician directed by Dr. Roger Sacry, M.D. Our other services include Botox, Juvederm, hair removal and weight management. We specialize in effective massage therapy. Now open until 7 pm Fridays for your convenience” June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 33 CJ Sh wMe Carl Junction Carl Junction is the perfect example of Small Town USA. This close-knit community of over 7,500 residents loves to welcome visitors yearround for a host of all-American events. Every season, Carl Junction plays host to fun events for visitors to discover and enjoy. Spring, summer, fall and winter activities are all designed to be kidfriendly and family-oriented. The summer season in Carl Junction kicks off in June with two AllAmerican events: a Flag Day concert and a softball tournament. Patriotic music will fill the air Saturday, June 11, in Carl Junction’s Memorial Park. The Heartland Concert Band will give a free concert under the red, white and blue Jean Roy Pavilion located on the south end of Memorial Park. This free concert has become a perennial favorite way for families to enjoy a free concert of stirring, patriotic music. The public is invited to bring a lawn chair or spread out a blanket under the shade trees along the pavilion. The first 100 people will receive a free personalsize American flag, courtesy of Joplin Metro Credit Union. A full-size American flag will be given to one lucky concert attendee, courtesy of State Representative Charlie Davis. The Ninth Annual Marion L. Cox Memorial Softball Tournament will be held Saturday, June 25, at the Frank Dean Ball Fields in Carl Junction. Opening ceremonies and first pitch starts at 4 pm. This tournament plays into the night, to beat the heat. Food concessions and silent auction will be available. All proceeds from this annual tournament benefit firefighter/EMT scholarships. Carl Junction is a great place to visit in June, and every other month of the year. We look forward to sharing our smiles with you, and we hope you will return again soon. Phoenix Fired Art 1603 S. Main Street • Joplin, MO • 417.437.9281 Owned by multi-media artist Heather Grills, Phoenix Fired Art is a community art center and a fine art gallery, offering pottery classes, parties for adults or children and corporate team-building activities. Daytime and evening pottery classes begin the first week of every month. This is a big-city gallery in a small town! Open Tues and Wed 10 am-9 pm, Thurs and Fri 9 am-8 pm, and Saturday 9 am-4 pm. Find us on Facebook! 34 Randy’s Drive-In 1201 E. Pennell • 417.649.7732 Home of the Bulldog Shake! Celebrating over 21 years in business. Locally owned and operated. Over 15 sandwiches, entrees including Spaghetti Red, Frito Pie Deluxe, Chicken Plank or Shrimp Dinners and more! Salads, ice cream and kids’ menu. Call ahead. Hours: Monday-Sunday 10 am-9 pm Carl Junction Area Chamber of Commerce 303 N. Main 417.649.8846 www.carljunctioncc.com Gambino’s Pizza 1203 Pennell • 417.649.7979 www.gambinospizza.com All pizzas are made to order with the freshest ingredients, then baked to perfection! You will love our delicious pizzas topped with the traditional homestyle sweet and spicy sauce and a special blend of 100% mozzarella and provolone cheeses. You’ll find many pizzas with all food groups to make it convenient to eat well. Sandwiches, hearty pastas, salads and buttery calzones. Family dining, carry out and delivery. Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 am-8:30 pm, Friday-Saturday, 11 am-9:30 pm. The Carl Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is the area’s fastest-growing Chamber of Commerce for the fourth year in a row. Members enjoy great opportunities to exchange leads at our morning, midday, evening and weekend networking events. Want to learn more about how the Carl Junction Area Chamber of Commerce can help you grow your business? Call 417.649.8846. Member SIPC Bailey’s Eats & Sweets 1200 Briarbrook Drive • 417.781.2944 Bailey’s invites you to come enjoy our mouth watering ribs every Friday night! We offer a family style dining experience with quality smoked meats, sandwiches, burgers, and so much more. Bailey’s offers daily lunch and dinner specials and breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays. For great food and great service....think Bailey’s. Now serving beer and wine. Open Monday-Friday 10:30 am-8 pm, Saturday 6:30 am-8 pm and Sunday 8 am-2 pm. Circle T Collectibles • Carl Junction Auction Service 118 S. Main Street • 417.649.6805 www.gailtriplett.net Circle T Collectibles & Carl Junction Auction Service are locally owned by W. Gail “Trip” Triplett. Carl Junction Auction Service conducts consignment auctions, and Circle T Collectibles buys, sells and trades military items, knives, swords, guns, Native American artifacts, primitives, sports memorabilia, coins, jewelry and more. Open Wednesday-Sunday 9 am-5 pm Edward Jones, Brad McIntyre, Financial Advisor 1200 Briarbrook Drive • 417.627.9250 [email protected] As an Edward Jones advisor, I believe it is my mission to help the community, businesses and citizens meet their financial goals. I accomplish this with one-on-one appointments to develop a strategy and work with you every step of the way. In Carl Junction since 2005, it is a sincere privilege for Debbie Leggett, my Senior Branch Office Administrator, and I to serve our community. Bruner Drugs Jerry Botts RPH 417.649.7021 • 102 S. Main www.prorx.biz.bruner Carl Junction’s pharmacy for over 35 years. Quality prescription service, and medical equipment sales and rental. Are you looking for a special gift, whether it’s a special occasion or a “just thinking of you,” surprises and more? We have Yankee Candles too! The only thing old-fashioned about this pharmacy is the service! June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 35 &places faces CJ Ribbon Cutting for New Community Center Photos and article by Savanah Mandeville Top photo by John Hacker On what was once a lot left vacant by a tornado in 2003 is now the home of the Carl Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, a thriving hub of the business community. Community leaders, business owners, educators and citizens turned out in droves May 10 to show their support for the Chamber as it held its largest ribbon cutting to date for its new building. The recently completed facility, located at 205 N. Main, is the first building ever owned by the Chamber in its more than 40 years as a staple of the Carl Junction community. Guests of honor were the students enrolled in the Carl Junction High School Building Trades class, which partnered with the Chamber to build the 1,800-square-foot facility. 1 “This has been a working classroom for the past year where [the students] would learn commercial building skills,” said Gary Stubblefield, director of the chamber. “We have moved all over the place, we have had a lot of phone numbers, but as of today, May 10, 2016, we are home.” 2 3 4 1. Mike Brower, Larry Chalmers, John Hipple, and Phil Cook 2. Glenna Henson and Jane Mitchell 3. Mary Jo Little, Karen Lauridsen and Chris Lauridsen 4. Roger Spencer and Gary Stubblefield 36 &places faces 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 5. Ginger LaMar and Stephanie Howard 6. Bill Birkes and Mayor Mike Moss 7. Councilman Richard Zaccardelli and Dean Dankelson 8. Dixie Asbell, Lee Radcliff and Dawn Anderson 9. Dakota McDonald, Derrick Nesbitt and Parker Southern 10. Dean Dankelson and Steve Lawver 11. Amy Lane, Alison Malinowski Sunday, Tonya Sprenkle and Sharon Clark Right: Mike Woolston and Brad McIntyre June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 37 SMTO Featuring Carl Junction Meet the New Chief: Joe Perkins By Kathleen Swift • Photos by Savanah Mandeville A native of Rome, New York, Joe Perkins has lived and worked as a firefighter in Carl Junction for 16 years and was recently appointed as the new fire chief for Carl Junction. Perkins reflects on his career choices and the love he has for the job. SMTO: As the new fire chief in Carl Junction, what is it you enjoy about your job? Chief Perkins: I love being a firefighter because I get to get my hands dirty with the work, and it’s meaningful work. A firefighter’s work impacts peoples’ lives. As a man of faith, I find it rewarding to take care of people. The work is also humbling. A hundred times a day I see things that humble me from the interactions with people. SMTO: Who has been influential in your career? Chief Perkins: My dad and my brother are the two most important males in my life. My dad was a firefighter in Rome, New York, until he retired, and my brother recently retired as the deputy fire chief in Joplin. I learned a great deal from them and from former Carl Junction Fire Chief Bill Dunn. They all have given me wisdom that I get to pass on to firefighters. I enjoy taking what I have learned from these men and mentoring the young men who choose to be firefighters. SMTO: Why did you become a firefighter? Chief Perkins: Well, my choice of career really disappointed my mother. There are three generations of firefighters in my family. My mom had hopes and plans for me to choose something else. I did go to college and studied early childhood education, but after doing three months of student teaching in kindergarten in inner city Chicago, I began to have doubts about my choice. It was the most mentally exhausting work I’ve ever done. So, I came to a crossroads. I thought about moving home to Rome, New York, but my brother was a firefighter in Joplin, and I liked the area here. I came to Carl Junction and took Fire 1 & 2 classes at Missouri Southern State University. I knew that I really wanted to follow in my dad and brother’s footsteps. 38 SMTO: How did you come to be a firefighter in Carl Junction? Chief Perkins: Carl Junction had a resident firefighter program at that time, and we still do. It is a 60-hour-a-week commitment to live at the station rent free in exchange for firefighting and maintenance on the vehicles along with other work at the station. I was a part of that program, and then I took a job with the Carthage Fire Department for a few years. When the opportunity arose for a paid position in Carl Junction, I put in my application. I got the job, and through the years I have slowly worked my way up. I started as a firefighter and engineer, and I served as assistant chief before being appointed chief. I have always tried to be the best firefighter I could be. I love living and working in Carl Junction. It’s my home, and I love it here, and I love serving this community. “I love being a firefighter because I get to get my hands dirty with the work, and it’s meaningful work.” —Fire Chief Joe Perkins, Carl Junction June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 39 SMTO Featuring Carl Junction “This is a hands-on, real-world application of skills for students.” —Chris Huhn, Building Trades instructor, Carl Junction High School By Kathleen Swift • Photos by Savanah Mandeville T he idea of the Building Trades class at the Carl Junction High School having the opportunity to help construct the new Carl Junction Chamber of Commerce building started with a conversation between Chamber Director Gary Stubblefield and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Phil Cook. Chris Huhn, the teacher for the Building Trades classes at CJHS explains, “We were constructing miles and miles of sidewalks for the City of Carl Junction and were finishing that project in October. There had been discussion about what to do next since October was too late to begin building a house and to have it completed before school was out. Gary Stubblefield and Dr. Cook thought it might be possible for my students to help with the construction of the Chamber building.” 40 Huhn jumped at the chance for his students to learn commercial construction. “This is a hands-on, real-world application of skills for students. Very few high school students get the opportunity to be part of commercial construction, which is completely different from residential construction,” says Huhn. “The experience exposed them to state and federal code and regulation requirements. Some of my students will go on to college to become architects and engineers and construction managers. This was a really nice experience for them.” The Chamber of Commerce had purchased a turn-key steel building kit as a package. Asbell Construction provided the dirt work for the site and served as general contractor. Atnip Construction poured the slab and did the initial construction of the steel building. “From there, the students were able to provide most of the labor to complete the construction of the building,” Huhn says. “The students roughed in the plumbing and installed the sewer tap and drains. They installed windows, and did all the interior framing. Students did 90 percent of the electrical work, hung and taped the sheet rock and painted. Students hung doors and installed trim work and installed cabinets. Using FEMA guidelines, we built a storm shelter within the building that can hold 40-50 people. We took what was essentially a pole barn and turned it into something more. In all, students used the skills of the trades of plumbing, electrical and masonry. “Sometimes people think because a building is constructed by students that the quality of the work isn’t up to par,” Huhn continues. “But that isn’t true. This building, constructed by 17- and 18-yearold male and female students, has had more scrutiny than many buildings. Not only does their work have to pass local inspection, if I don’t think it is correct, they have to take it apart and re-do the work. For example, as we built the storm shelter, the students were very aware that if they didn’t do it right and do it well, people could die. They took the work very seriously, and they built a super-star storm shelter in a well-constructed building.” The Building Trades class, the longestrunning elective offered at Carl Junction High School, has been offered for 53 years. Huhn says 70 percent of his students will stay in the construction industry and will go on to become journeymen with local contractors or go to college to earn degrees in the construction field. They will use the skills they learned to build other structures and homes in our communities. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 41 SMTO Featuring Carl Junction arl Junction Bulldogs senior-to-be standout three-sport star (football, basketball and track) Zayshawn Weston (5-11, 170 pounds) is an exemplary student-athlete. C There’s no doubt Carl Junction Bulldogs third-year senior high football head coach Doug Buckmaster appreciates Weston’s bigtime playmaking capabilities at his starting cornerback spot on Friday nights. Perhaps more so, though, Buckmaster simply couldn’t be more thrilled with how Weston carries himself off the playing field. Zayshawn Weston Has a Personality that Shines Bright through Carl Junction Athletics By Don Lowe “He has such a wonderful outlook on life,” Buckmaster says. “He’s very jovial and fun-loving and always has a great big smile on his face. “He really makes the best out of every day. He dresses to a T, because personal appearance is very important to him. His grades are extremely important, and he has a high grade point average. He just really understands the big picture.” As far as his play on the field, Weston himself paints a picture of a young man who has only grown more and more confident after eight years of football, as well as four seasons developing into a dynamite defensive back. “My favorite position is cornerback because like many undersized guys at corner I like to show that size doesn’t matter,” Weston explains. “I love getting into the mind of a quarterback and wide receiver. And, I love getting interceptions and tackles.” Weston suggests that cornerback is his best position because he’s, “pretty physical and a good defender and can make plays happen to help my team win.” Buckmaster emphasizes that Weston’s development is particularly impressive considering the relatively short timeframe it’s taken him to become a premiere player. “He actually arrived in Carl Junction my first season (2013) just a couple of weeks before the season began,” Buckmaster says. “The first thing I noticed about him was that he was very athletic, but very raw as far as the game of football. “He lacked the fundamentals and technique. I also saw the athleticism and a great willingness to learn. But, from day one to now, he has improved tremendously.” Buckmaster says Weston has “great athletic ability to defend the ball and is a very good tackler and very physical player. He’s not afraid to take on a big tight end or fullback.” Really, as far as being successful and showcasing his sensational skill sets, Weston says it’s all about “working hard every day in the weight room and working on the fundamentals, like back pedaling and breaking on routes.” Not so surprisingly, as Weston’s route to success has continued so nicely over the past three years, he credits his loved ones for standing with him every step of the way. “My family has been a big influence in my football career because they have supported me in football from day one and have helped me achieve many goals I wanted to accomplish,” says the gracious Weston. “My brothers also have a huge influence in my football career because we’re so competitive, and we all want to be the best in the family.” Buckmaster is grateful Weston will still be one of the best in Carl Junction’s athletics family for one more year and looks forward to seeing this young man in action all throughout the 2016-17 school term. “Oh yeah, we’re glad to have him here.” 42 June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 43 SMTO Featuring Carl Junction C arl Junction’s Dixie Asbell isn’t the type to sit around wishing and waiting. So when she began dreaming of adding a parade to her community’s Fourth of July celebration, it wasn’t long before the process was in motion. “I just decided out of the blue that we needed a Fourth of July parade,” Asbell said. “Then, afterwards, I thought, ‘Are you crazy?’” Perhaps the dream was a bit crazy, but so many great ideas are. Asbell said she had recently suffered a couple of major losses in her life, and rather than feeling sorry for herself, she jumped right in, organizing and recruiting volunteers for a parade to bring joy to the community. “I got to thinking about it and realized there was nothing between the Christmas parade and fall,” Asbell said. Military Honored, Community Celebrated at Carl Junction Parade By Sarah Gooding “Come be a part of celebrating America, the fact that we’re so blessed to live here and the military that was and is causing it to stay that way,” — Dixie Asbell She took her idea to the city council, which unanimously favored it. Then Gary Stubblefield, executive director of the Carl Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, suggested Earl J. Bruton, Post 534 VFW, Joplin, would be a good contact. “They’re working hand-in-hand with us and are going to have the food,” Asbell said of the VFW, adding an inexpensive sack lunch will be for sale that day at the community center, where free meals, apple pie and lemonade will be served to military members. All proceeds from the meal will go to local military, who are a key focus of the celebration. “We invited the military past, present and future, and the response was wonderful. The local Army unit was on hand,” Asbell said, adding coordinators are planning the same for this year. There was one thing, however, that had coordinators worried as last year’s parade began. “The hardest challenge of last year’s parade was getting a band. What is a parade without a band?” she said. “I went to bed the night before the parade and said, ‘Lord I’m such a failure. We got the money and we got the people to participate, but no band.’” The parade went on as scheduled, and Asbell got a surprise. “We’re on the bandstand and getting ready to start, the color guard went through with the flags and then here come the fire trucks and then they were ready to start a line of dignitaries and here comes music. It was Carl Junction’s own Vicki Mays, director of the Heartland Concert Band. When they started marching out, she took the microphone and said, ‘We couldn’t disappoint Ms. Dixie. Here’s your band.’ They started playing Yankee Doodle Dandy and that was just like the cherry on the cake. Everything was just wonderful.” The event was declared a complete success. “I told them right after the parade, ‘If I die tomorrow, I’ll die happy,’” Asbell said. But that’s no reason not to do it all over again in 2016, and everyone is invited to take part as the parade returns for its second year. Planners would love to see the parade include more old and new tractors, children, horse clubs and other participants. They also are offering six contests with nice cash prizes. “Come be a part of celebrating America, the fact that we’re so blessed to live here and the military that was and is causing it to stay that way,” Asbell invited. Asbell said the parade also could never have happened without the talents and dedication of co-chairmen Duane and Holly Hukill, along with many helpful workers and sponsors, who have worked hard to make the event a success. For more information, please follow “Carl Junction MO - 4th of July Parade” on Facebook or contact Asbell at [email protected] or 417.825.7626. 44 Every Day is a Treasure Hunt By Kathleen Swift • Photos by Savanah Mandeville “This is a buy, sell and trade business. Our entire business is built on honesty, integrity, doing what is right, transparency and always giving the customer a fair shake. If you have something to sell and it is a good item, you will know it.” — Gail Triplett, Owner, Circle T Collectibles and CJ Auctions I t was in the fields of west central Illinois that Gail Triplett found his first arrowhead. In fact, his grandfather collected arrowheads for years as he plowed his fields where centuries earlier Native Americans camped. Triplett’s grandfather handed him a tobacco tin full of arrowheads, and Triplett has hunted and collected artifacts since. With his interest piqued at an early age, Triplett found a second career, after leaving the corporate world, in buying, selling and trading museum-quality Native American artifacts and collectible military items of all types. He and his wife, Terry, own and operate Circle T Collectibles in Carl Junction. “I have collected authentic Native American artifacts for 70 years. Most of the Native American stone artifacts are locally or regionally found. Some items, such as arrowheads, knives and spears, are made of flint, while hardstone artifacts include such items as axes, pipes, celts and mauls. Other artifacts include baskets, pottery, beadwork and trade items. Old West items include spurs, bits and hats. We carry hundreds of pocketknives, hunting and fighting knives, swords and other antique knives.” Another area of collectibles for the Tripletts at Circle T Collectibles includes authentic military items. “We have authentic militaria from all over the world. You can find dress and combat uniforms, camo, guns, swords, fighting knives, bayonets, helmets and covers from pre-Civil War to the present in our store. We also have insignias and patches, collar brass, patches, field gear, documents, books and a lot more. “In the collectibles business, when you see it, that is the time to get it. We are always looking for guns, collectible militaria and authentic Native American artifacts.” Many of the items the Tripletts have in their store come from people who find old war trophies in an attic or garage at home, and they want to sell them. Other items come from other collectors, estate sales and from the numerous calls received every day from across the region and the country. “This is a buy, sell and trade business. Our entire business is built on honesty, integrity, doing what is right, transparency and always giving the customer a fair shake. If you have something to sell and it is a good item, you will know it.” The Tripletts also own and operate CJ Auctions, which is undergoing a change of focus. “We are discontinuing the consignment auction portion of the business that we have operated for over 12 years and are shifting our focus instead to estate liquidations and downsizing auctions. Estate auctions are held on the site of the estate. Consignment auctions are being replaced by the Carl Junction Collector’s Market, a high-end flea market that will be located in our renovated facility at 118 South Main in Carl Junction. The Carl Junction Collector’s Market, where vendors will cater to collectors, should be up and running by fall.” Working together, Gail and Terry have built a widely known business with a reputation for quality and honesty. “Terry is my best sounding board,” says Triplett. “With her marketing background, Terry is the idea person on the team. She makes sure we stay organized, and she has ideas for ads and how we might improve our business. After 57 years of marriage, I know she’s always right.” June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 45 SMTO Featuring Carl Junction Caretakers of History Carl Junction Cemetery board cares for community’s legacy M By Sarah Gooding ost people would never guess the Carl Junction Cemetery is neither owned nor maintained by the city. After all, the extensive grounds bearing the community’s name are just to the north of town and neatly maintained. They showcase the final resting places of generations of Carl Junction families, beginning with members of the Davey family who were buried there in the late 1800s. “It’s an older board, and we need to get more people involved,” Stubblefield said, adding cemeteries face some unique challenges. “Almost every cemetery started off as a private enterprise, and after you sell all the lots, it’s nothing but maintenance.” Stubblefield said it is rare for a cemetery to remain privately stewarded in this day and age. “They almost all get deeded over to the city,” he said. Miller said the Carl Junction cemetery is no exception, and one of two things would happen if the board ever ceased to exist. “If we didn’t care for it, it would just grow up into a weed patch, which is what it was doing before Dad took it upon himself to get it going,” Miller said, adding the other option would entail the cemetery becoming a public property. “Should it ever get disbanded, it will go back to the city.” “Dad’s the one who got the organization going. Before that, they would have a clean-up day. He decided it ought to be done all the time.” — Bob Miller But much of this is courtesy of the faithful service of Bob Miller, 94, Art Maddox, 89, and a handful of other volunteers who have stretched an annual budget of $30,000$35,000 to cover continued maintenance of the private cemetery. The initiative began when Miller’s father, Ray Miller, who also owned Carl Junction’s newspaper, decided it was important to make sure the cemetery’s maintenance was not neglected. “Dad’s the one who got the organization going,” Miller said. “Before that, they would have a clean-up day. He decided it ought to be done all the time.” When his father died in 1959, Miller inherited both the newspaper and the cemetery board, and has continued his work with the cemetery in the decades since. He was joined by Art Maddox in the 1960s, and the two have well over 100 years of combined service keeping up more than 100 years’ worth of community history. A faithful board of about a dozen community members have come alongside them to assist with fundraising, upkeep decisions and other tasks, including Carl Junction Area Chamber of Commerce President Gary Stubblefield, who said he is the young guy on the board. 46 In that instance, it would be maintained by public funds and city staff members, but board members said they are working hard to carry the current operations system into the future. This includes asking younger community members, particularly those with deep Carl Junction roots or family members buried there, to join the board. While board members tease that the only way off the committee is to become a cemetery resident, they also said the work is not overly extensive, consisting primarily of periodic meetings, making requests for funds and ensuring the cemetery’s care continues into the future. Board members also will be out and about on Memorial Day inviting those with loved ones buried in the cemetery to support its year-round upkeep. The board also uses interest from the cemetery’s trust fund to help with the endeavor and invites donations mailed to Carl Junction Cemetery Association, PO Box 327, Carl Junction, MO 64834 Bringing Matthew Home By Steve Chapman When Ryan and Leslie Melton decided to open their Carl Junction home to a baby boy named Matthew, who is currently some 6,000 miles away in Ghana, Africa, they knew they were in for a fight. International adoptions are often a nightmarish skein of paperwork, bureaucracy and often money. To pay the fees and travel expenses necessary to take custody of Matthew, the Meltons need an estimated $45,000. Fortunately, they do not have to go it alone. Leslie said several friends, family members and their church, First Baptist of Carl Junction, have already pitched in to help them raise some $13,000. Now, another friend hopes to help them get even closer to their goal. Rob Tucker, owner of Kingdom Digital, a social media management and website design company in Carl Junction, is organizing “Race for Matthew,” an event consisting of three races: a 1k kid’s run, a 5k run/walk and a 10k. Tucker said he was moved to help Ryan and Leslie, not only because he knows them but because he could see the value in what they are trying to do. “Ryan and Leslie are friends of mine from church, and they are a wonderful example of what a Christian family looks like,” Tucker said. “When my company, Kingdom Digital, was in the creation and concept stage, I knew that an important part of our company mission would be to work with community events and fundraising for special causes. “Ryan and Leslie’s story touched my heart, as I have five children of my own, and this seemed to be a logical event that fit - a family that I know with a need that is worthy of the effort. There is no doubt in my mind that bringing Matthew home to his forever family is the best possible cause I could think of. It’s an honor to be working with them to accomplish this.” While the focus of the race will be on bringing Matthew home, Tucker said he hopes to also make other families aware of the opportunities to help children through foster care and adoption. “We are hoping to invite many foster families and adoptive families to be honored at our event, as we will have a staged area for these families to tell their stories and be honored,” he said. “The goal is to raise awareness for fostering and adoption opportunities.” Tucker is currently working with Fostering Hope, an organization dedicated to supporting foster children, to bring foster care and adoption opportunities to the residents of Carl Junction and other nearby areas. He stated there are several children in need of a good home. “According to … Fostering Hope, there are over 4,000 children currently in the Missouri fostering system,” Tucker said. As for the Meltons, they are just hopeful they will be able to bring Matthew home in the near future. “The adoption world in Ghana is moving very slowly right now, and there is not a solid timeline for when we will be able to bring Matthew home,” Leslie said. “With his first birthday right around the corner, we are hopeful that it will be very soon. “We are required to make three trips to Africa to finalize the adoption before we can return home with him. If the process delays much longer, chances are that it will become four trips, because we can’t wait much longer without getting to meet and hold him.” Want to go? The Race for Matthew takes place Saturday, July 9, at Briarbrook Park and Golf Course, located at 502 Briarbrook Drive in Carl Junction. There will be a 1k kid’s race, a 5k run/walk and a 10k race. Virtual options are also available for the 5k and 10k races. All participants receive a medal and a T-shirt. Entry fees are $10 for the kids’ race, $30 for the 5k and $35 for the 10k until June 15. For participants registering after June 15, the entry fees are $35 for the 5k and $40 for the 10k. There is a $5 discount for participants who are members of a foster or adoptive family, and they also get a unique colored T-shirt. Participants can preregister online until Friday, July 8, at 6 pm, or at First Baptist of Carl Junction between 6 and 8 pm on July 8. The church is located at 302 N. Main St. in Carl Junction. The event begins at 6:30 am with registration. The kids’ 1k race starts at 8 am, and the 5k and 10k races start at 8:15 am. An awards ceremony follows immediately. For more information, including a complete list of activities, or to register online, go to https://localraces.com/kingdomdigital/race-for-matthew. More information is available at http://rtucker216.wix.com/raceformatthew. Corporate sponsors are also being sought for the race. Any business or individual interested in sponsoring Race for Matthew should go to http://rtucker216.wix.com/kingdomdigital316 and click on the “charitable events” tab, call 586.215.8527, or e-mail Rob Tucker at rob@[email protected]. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 47 Carl Junction Business Spotlights Vintage Vogue 10 minutes from Joplin 144 S. Main Carl Junction, MO 417.649.7911 www.shopvintagevogue.com Facebook.com/ VintageVogueCarlJunction “Where Affordable Chic Meets One-Of-A-Kind Unique” A true “Lifestyle Boutique,” Vintage Vogue offers beautiful clothing, jewelry, shoes and bags for you as well as decor and specialty food items to make your home wonderful! Featuring Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan! Specializing in fine vintage furniture, home décor and unique gifts, jewelry, scarves and bags. Fabulous finds for you and your home. Dr. Randall Rohmiller , DDS 615 E Pennell St. • Carl Junction, MO 417.649.7810 If you have driven down Pennell Street in Carl Junction over the past year, you may have noticed the transformation at Dr. Randall Rohmiller’s dental office. Both the exterior and the interior have been remodeled and upgraded to create an inviting environment to better serve his patients. Give us a call at 417.649.7810 to make an appointment and see all the exciting changes. 48 KAB Electric Inc 404 E Water Street • Carl Junction, MO 417.649.6057 • www.kabelectric.net We offer full service on all electrical repairs, installations and service upgrades for residential and commercial applications. From storage sheds to mansions, commercial maintenance to business, and new construction—we are the experts. As technology advances, we stay trained in the electrical and data line fields. While we look to the future, we pledge to hang on to good, old-fashioned, small-town CJ values: treat every customer like our #1 client, charge fair prices, give honest inspections and reasonable estimates, instill a love of the trade in our employees, meet our deadlines and take pride in every job we do, big or small! Join our list of loyal clients and contractors. Check out our website for specials and samples of our work. Footprints & Friends 26230 Fir Road • Joplin, MO 417.621.0050 • Check us out on Facebook! Footprints & Friends Preschool, Inc., strives to create a positive learning environment for both the staff and kids. In the classroom, continuing education is so important to help keep our teachers well prepared to provide the best care possible. Here you will find a nurturing, educational environment for children ages birth through 12 years. Storm shelter on-site. Open Monday through Friday 6 am-6 pm. “Like” us on Facebook. Spinning Wheels Sk8 Center/Affordable Party Rentals 800 E. Pennell • Carl Junction, MO • 417.439.3727 or 417.649.6424 Find us on Facebook Spinning Wheels Sk8 Center has been in business for over 20 years now! Give them a call today to begin planning your indoor or outdoor party with the great inflatables they now offer. Children’s 2-hour skate parties are also available. Ask about party packages for birthdays, churches, schools and more! “Parties, your place or ours.” Community Bank & Trust 101 S. Main St. • Carl Junction, MO 417.649.7255 • www.cbthomebank.com/ Oak Creek Realty 1200 Briarbrook, Suite D • Carl Junction, MO • 417.623.1444 www.oakcreekrg.com Buying or selling a home is more than a transaction; it’s a life-changing experience. Allow our seasoned real estate professionals to help you reach your real estate needs. We strive to educate our clients on the complex world of real estate to make your process as smooth and comfortable as possible. Contact one of our agents today to get started achieving your real estate goals. • Full-service branch (one of 14 branches located in Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas) • Located in beautiful downtown Carl Junction • Founded June 25, 1884 • Employee owned • Auto and personal loans with same-day service available! • Absolutely free business and personal checking accounts • Mike Brower, branch manager • Helping families buy homes for over 27 years with same-day pre-approval! Member SIPC Edward Jones, Brad McIntyre, Financial Advisor Debbie Leggett, Senior Branch Office Administrator 1200 Briarbrook Drive • Carl Junction • 417.627.9250 [email protected] We would like to take this opportunity to thank the citizens of Carl Junction and the Carl Junction Chamber members who entrust us to assist them with their financial needs over the last 11 years. Knowing our clients personally is what we do. Let us make your financial future a priority. Joel’s Automotive 1106 Briarbrook Drive • Carl Junction, MO 417.649.5015 • Find us on Facebook Joel’s Automotive offers a full-service auto repair facility. Joel has many years of experience that comes with a great reputation. Joel’s Automotive does it all, from a simple oil change to a full engine replacement. Offering state inspections. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 49 Carl Junction Business Spotlights Anderson Glass 602 W. 7th • Joplin, MO 417.624.9360 MLM Custom Cabinets 110 W. Pennell St. • Carl Junction, MO 417.649.5074 • 417.850.1580 • Find us on Facebook Owner Manuel Melchior is a French native who learned the art of cabinetry in Paris. With 25 years of experience, MLM Custom Cabinets creates kitchens of distinction. Their fine-crafted custom cabinetry and superior customer service makes them an allinclusive resource for exquisite finished woodwork. Always Buying Books 5357 North Main Street • Joplin, MO 417.781.1720 • www.alwaysbuyingbooks.com Like us on Facebook! At Always Buying Books, we make all types of books available to our customers: paperbacks and hardbacks, fiction and non-fiction, old and new, popular and obscure. In fact, our current inventory includes over 70,000 books, give or take three or four! We buy, sell and trade books, too. We are “the place” for book signings by popular authors. We host many local, regional and national authors. Watch for upcoming events. 50 Hey there! Anderson Glass in Joplin has been in business for 23 years and the owners, Dawn and David, have been in the automotive glass industry for over 30! Owning their own business has been a challenge, but all of the people they have met along the way have made it so rewarding. They pride themselves at being the best at what they do as well as developing friendships with everyone who walks through the door. They do auto glass, door motors and regulators. At Anderson Glass, you will receive quality workmanship, fun and hugs. Come see us! The Country Closet 12835 County Road 290 Carl Junction, MO • 417.438.9334 The Country Closet is the hidden gem of Carl Junction offering gifts that are less than ordinary. They offer jewelry, baby gifts, vintage furniture, home accents and a full-service florist. They offer beautiful floral arrangements with delivery available in Joplin, Pittsburg, Carthage, Oronogo and surrounding areas. They are located just past Carl Junction, before Asbury. Look for the sign and follow them to the store. Joplin Metro Credit Union 3301 Texas St. Joplin, MO 417.623.9816 www.joplinmcu.com Joplin Metro Credit Union has served Joplin and the surrounding communities for over 65 years. JMCU is a full-service, not-for-profit financial institution. Visit our website for a full listing of area employers, which we proudly serve, at www.joplinmcu.com. Two local locations: 3301 Texas, 417.623.9816, and 716 Pearl, 417.627.1000. *Membership requirements to join. UPS Store 6031 N. Main • Webb City • 417.659.8410 The UPS Store, located at the corner of Highways 43 & 171, is pleased to be at this location for 12 years. When we first opened, we concentrated mostly on packaging and shipping. Today we have a whole new concept: not only do we pack and ship, but we are now in the print business. Our second location at 2401 E. 32nd Street in Joplin is celebrating its 11-year anniversary. Jerry and Becky Forgey and Jason and Sarah Forgey, along with our associates, encourage everyone to stop by and check out all we have to offer. Jo Kleinsorge - Keller Williams JustCallJo.com Just Call Jo Team: cell 417.291.2025 office 417.623.9900 Jo was excellent - very responsive in returning our calls and answering our questions, very knowledgeable about the local Carl Junction market and comps, and very helpful in staging our home in preparation for sale. I would highly recommend her and already have! — Dave Buell Looking to buy or sell? Just Call Jo 417.291.2025 KW Realty 417.623.9900 Mt. Hope Cemetery 3700 N. Range Line Rd. Joplin, MO • 417.673.1590 The Four-States’ premier cemetery providing privates estates, veterans’ memorials, bronze and granite memorials, and cremation services. In 2002, cemetery caretakers constructed a Southwest Missouri landmark, the Veterans Memorial of Timeless Honor, dedicated to all military services. Visit the Veterans Memorial soon! June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 51 &places faces “Celebrating Superheroes in Our Community” Carl Junction Community & Education Awards Banquet The 16th Annual Carl Junction Community & Education Awards Banquet took place April 28 at Carl Junction High School and celebrated community members who make a difference. Award winners were: Beautification - Dr. Randall Rohmiller, DDS; Civic & Community Service CJ Cultivators Club; Health Promotion & Family Concerns - CJ Bright Futures; Junior/Youth - Bundles of Hope; Senior/Youth - CJHS Building Trades; Benevolent Concerns - Helping Hands; Destination Carl Junction - Just Call Jo Team; Excellence in Customer Service - Brad McIntyre Edward Jones; Chamber Member of the Year - Holly Hukill; Rising Business of the Year - New-Aire Fireplace Systems; Business of the Year Asbell Companies; Outstanding Senior Citizen - Sharon Clark and Citizen of the Year - Bill Dunn. Education award winners were: Elementary Teacher of the Year and Teacher Impact Award - Taylor Rutledge; Secondary Teacher of the Year - Kevin Thomure; Pat Owens School Support Staff of the Year - Rayma Dover and School Volunteer of the Year - Jennifer Lundien. 1 2 5 4 3 7 6 8 9 11 10 12 1. Dennis and Julie Ware 2. Tom and Dixie Asbell 3. Tina and Joe Miller 4. Lauren Guthery and Sarah Gooding 5. Donna Blackmon, Sharon Clark, Marissa Matlock 6. Jr. Youth Award Nominees - Bundles of Hope, Net Kids, Problem Solvers 7. Excellence in Customer Service nominees - CJ Post Office, Joplin Metro Credit Union, Brad McIntyre Edward Jones 8. Secondary Teacher nominees - Kevin Thomure, Kelly Blackford, Hope Rogers 9. Citizen of the Year nominees - Dr. Phil Cook, Bill Dunn, Tracie Skaggs 10. Chamber Member of the Year nomineesHolly Hukill, Michael Wiggins and Cindy Atteberry, 11. Business of the Year nominees - Jake Asbell, Jeff Asbell Companies, Jennafer Johnson Edward Jones, Cindy Atteberry and Laura Dobbs of Joplin Metro Credit Union 12. Senior/Youth nominees - CJHS Building Trades, CJHS FBLA, CJ Leo Club Left: Gary Stubblefield and Tracie Skaggs 52 Photos by Lauren Guthery &places faces Missouri HR Day The Tri State Human Resources Association (TSHRA) recognized the fourth annual Missouri HR Day May 2. Governor Jay Nixon signed a proclamation to create Missouri HR Day, and the first celebration was held May 3, 2013. The proclamation recognizes the critical role played by the human resource profession in promoting Missouri’s economic growth and the well-being of Missouri employers and employees. TSHRA members and community officials gathered at Briarbrook Country Club to celebrate the HR profession and to increase awareness of the contributions made by HR professionals to business, industry, government and our communities. Written by the president of TSHRA, Shara Gamble 1 2 3 5 6 4 7 8 1. Lorie Downing, Linda Clemons and Kim Ross 2. Fallon Gorhan, Heather Ford and Rhonda Burkey 3. Jonathan Unruh and Christy Profitt 4. Jane Southwick, Kayla Santana and Corina Willard 5. B.B. Stotts and Dr. Melisa Rogers 6. Debbie May, Angela Cossou, Erin Albious, Shara Gamble and Meggie Etris 7. Desiree Breidenstein- MSSU 8. Whitney Jacobs, Dr. Melisa Rogers and Nathan Ervin Right: Jeff Miller, Whitney Jacobs, Amber Busby, Lori Scott Dreiling and Nathan Ervin Photos by Lauren Guthery June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 53 ShowMe the big picture Jeff Asbell Excavating & Trucking By Savanah Mandeville Photo by Ted Meador Photography 54 Jeff Asbell Excavating & Trucking, Inc., has shown a proven commitment to quality since the day it first put down roots in Carl Junction, and that commitment is the reason it was recently named Small Business of the Year by the Carl Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. In 1996, Jeff Asbell started out with just a single truck, trailer and backhoe, and today the business has grown to more than 135 pieces of equipment, more than 80 trucks and trailers, and more than 100 employees. It has served customers nationwide but has never forgotten from where it came. Each year, Asbell gives back to local charities and organizations including the Children’s Center, the Ronald McDonald House, the Humane Society, Soroptimist International, several local schools, and that’s just the beginning. Eric Benford, division manager for trucking, said Asbell’s success is a direct result of its people. “Our competitive advantage has always been the energetic commitment and can-do attitudes of our people,” he said. “We know our future is as bright as each employee’s commitment to customer service and flawless performance.” June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 55 SMTO Cover Feature Traveling a Ribbon of Highway By Kathleen Swift Photo by Artistic Expressions Photography “I have driven a shade over 4 million miles,” says trucker Dave Foster matter-of-factly. As owner-operator of his own rig, Foster has been in all of the lower 48 states in the US and four provinces of Canada. “My dad didn’t want me to drive a truck, but I love it. Both my dad and grandad were truckers, so I grew up around trucks. I started as a kid helping my dad wash his truck. When I turned 18, I went to college, but I really wanted to drive. When I turned 21, I got my license to drive a truck. In those days you didn’t have to go to driving school, so my dad and grandad taught me, and I got experience with them.” Foster’s first truck was a 1982 Kenworth, which he leased to CFI and drove for them for 15 years. In 1997, he drove for Sitton Motor Lines, and after 13 years there, he returned to Con-Way Truckload (formerly CFI), now XPO Logistics. “I currently drive a 2005 Kenworth W900L studio customized by 4 States Truck. I am usually on the road for 7 to 10 days or more, and having the studio sleeper with lots of creature comforts makes it easier to stay out for longer times. It is much more pleasurable to have the 82-inch sleeper with a microwave, TV, refrigerator, and a generator and heater. I can take leftovers from home with me for my meals. One guy commented that my food smelled good; I said it smelled like home.” 56 “I started as a kid helping my dad wash his truck.” Dave Foster, Owner-Operator Before they had children, Foster and his wife drove as a team. “We drove together for two and a half years and saw the country together. It also helped us be able to get our house paid for. When the kids came along, she was able to be a stay-at-home mom while I continued to drive,” said Foster. When he is on the road, Foster carries a fold-up bicycle with him. “Sometimes you have a 34-hour restart or another kind of down time. You have to be able to entertain yourself on your down times. I clean up my truck and go for a ride on my bicycle. My goal is to ride 10 miles in every state on my bicycle, and I only have four states to go. I get to know a place better on my bike. “I also have friends all over the country, and when I am in their area, they will often loan me their pickup truck. For instance, I was in Lafayette, Louisiana, recently, and I borrowed a friend’s truck and found a Harley dealership where they were having a chili cook-off. So for $5, I got to taste lots of great chili. The next night, my friend boiled up 200 pounds of crawfish and had a big party.” Driving so many miles means maintaining his truck is a high priority for Foster. “I’ve had my current Kenworth for 12 years, and I’ve been the only driver. I’ve got it about as nice as I can get it, and if something needs replacing, I always use good components. I love this truck, and it is a huge investment, so I keep it in good repair. MHC Kenworth in Joplin has done a lot of the work on my truck.” Following the ribbon of interstate highways across the country has given Foster the opportunity to really see America. “I like to hunt, so I look for turkey and deer in the fields as I drive. Sometimes I get to experience some scenes of America that are inspiring. One year I was driving on the 4th of July and came across an area with several big flags flying just when the national anthem was playing of the radio. It was awe inspiring. There are always those kinds of experiences on the road.” June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 57 SMTO Cover Feature The Long Haul B Article and photos by Rose Hansen ackseat drivers make for a particularly abhorrent strain of nag, but it’s just a part of life for husband-and-wife trucker team Dave and Vicki Weldon. “I have to keep an eye on him!” Vicki says. “Fuel is money, and when you start driving not right, you’re wasting it. I can reach across and whack him one—and I’d like to, sometimes! And he feels the same way!” The Weldons have been married 42 years, trucking for 26, and have driven a gleaming 379 Peterbilt for more than a decade, logging more than 6 million miles together. “We’re best friends,” Dave says. “Thick or thin. When they say forever or however it goes when you get married? That’s what it is.” Starting out, Dave worked as a diesel mechanic while Vicki was a homemaker. They acquired a few trucks and hired drivers, but eventually decided to make a go of it on their own. Today, they split the driving duties, and he’s responsible for maintenance and cleaning while she handles logbooks and paperwork. Throughout their career, they’ve hauled everything from feathers to jet engines to soil additives for marijuana farms, but now specialize in audio and visual equipment for trade shows. As a particular point of pride, they’ve never missed or delayed a delivery. Trucking isn’t for everyone. Between March and May of this year, the Weldons spent all but two days on road. “It takes a special breed,” Dave says. “But it’s given us a good life,” Vicki says. They’ve trucked in all 48 of the contiguous United States and into Canada. They’ve hauled through major cities—New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Seattle—and through mountain ranges. They once broke down in a desert town called Nothing, Arizona. They’ve navigated backroads in every corner of the country from the Cascade Mountains of Oregon to the red dirt roads of Georgia. They’ve admired the White House while delivering landing gear on the DC airport tarmac. “We’ve been in all kinds of towns,” says Dave. “We’ve been doing this since the ‘80s, and you think that you’ve been everywhere by now—” “But you never go everywhere,” Vicki says. “There’s always something new every time you change what you haul or who you work for or what broker you want to haul for, everything is all different.” Trucking has given them access to a side of America that’s just not visible to the average road trip warrior. But their favorite thing about trucking doesn’t have anything to do with the industry at all. “It’s coming home,” says Dave. 58 They used to drive 1,000 miles a day but have recently scaled back to a still-hefty 600. After their May hauls end, they’re taking the summer off. Despite the freedom and adventure of the open road, they’re finally ready to spend some time at home. Dave’s starting a hot dog stand and Vicki wants to tend to her animals—the horses, cats and maybe pick up a small herd of sheep. It’s a well-deserved break after a lifetime in a hard industry. In the fall, they’ll get back to work. “People can’t even believe that we made it from the equipment that we started with to what we have today,” says Vicki. “I say it’s determination. We just never quit.” “We’re best friends. Thick or thin. When they say forever or however it goes when you get married? That’s what it is.” — Dave Weldon June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 59 SMTO Cover Feature “It’s a different way of life. It’s hard, but it’s nice.” — Amanda Lesh 60 Midnight Oil Article and photos by Rose Hansen “I f trucking went out, the country’s over,” says Danny Lesh. “Without trucking, there’s nothing left. Without shipping, I don’t see how America could go on anymore.” Lesh and Amanda, his wife of 23 years, started trucking just six years ago, but they’ve already been to almost every state in the country. They fulfill Amazon orders and deliver shipments to Lowe’s, La-Z-Boy, Tractor Supply Company and more. They’ve carried tires, hazmat materials, rearview mirrors, helicopter blades, couches, bikes, inflatable rafts, fire extinguishers and iPhones. They haul everything. What they do is important. It matters. And though ordinary citizens see truck drivers every single time they pull onto the interstate, what they really do isn’t as straightforward as it seems. Truck drivers keep the country’s cogs turning. “For the most part, everybody’s pretty neutral in how they treat you, but there are some people that treat you like dirt—both of us. What makes me upset about that is that some people don’t understand that if it wasn’t for us, you wouldn’t have the shoes on your feet or the clothes on your back or your Betty Crocker cake mix,” says Amanda. It’s a huge responsibility, and few are up for the job. According to Amanda, there’s a massive driver shortage. Some 10,000 deliveries fail a day. The Leshes are owner-operators leased with XPO Logistics. For the past three years, they and their 9-year old Cocker Spaniel, “Lady,” have traveled the country in a red 2005 Kenworth T-2000 with a 75” sleeper. The duo splits time evenly behind the wheel—she drives from 8 am to 8 pm and he takes the 8 pm to 8 am shift—and spend 4-6 weeks out on the road at a time. When they’re out, it’s a 24-hour, 7-day a week occupation. “It’s a different way of life. It’s hard, but it’s nice. You’ve got two different aspects to it. You miss birthdays, you miss weddings, you miss babies being born,” Amanda says. “My grandmother died, and I wasn’t home for that. My father died. I wasn’t home for that. Things like that you miss. But there’s other things. My cousin in Midland, Texas? I’ve seen her more in the past six years than I’ve seen her in my whole entire life. I’ll call her and say, ‘Hey, I’m coming through! What’s for dinner?’” Having a job that takes you everywhere works to the advantage of both Amanda and Danny, who collectively have family in New York, Texas, Oregon, California, Florida and North Carolina. But the best thing about being trucker? For the past three years, the Leshes have traveled the country with their 9-year old Cocker Spaniel, “Lady.” “The freedom,” says Danny. “I like that part. You don’t really have a boss. You just do your job. It’s a weird feeling. I don’t think I could go back into an office or a factory working with people. I love people, but being inside of a building all day long? Office politics— you know how it goes. I don’t think I could go back to that. We’ve been freed from that.” June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 61 OKLAHOMA’S Best Selection & Best Prices! All Guaranteed Fireworks - Paved Parking 37,000 sq. ft. Showroom - Family Packs June 15th Through July 5th 10am - 9pm Shop Online: www.okcastle.com 1-800-439-0658 Northeast Oklahoma’s Green Country GREENCOUNTRYOK.COM • 800.922.2118 62 Visit Oklahoma ON THE ROAD... 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Peanuts…Naturally, opening Saturday, June 4, takes a light-hearted look at Charles Schulz’s exploration of the natural world through Peanuts comic strips, videos, objects and interactive stations. Visitors get a Peanuts-eye view of the universe, “web of nature,” trees, birds, the elements (snow, wind, rain and clouds), gardening, and Charlie Brown’s EPA escapade. More scientifically-oriented interactive stations allow kids of all ages, from pre-school to adults, to learn more about and appreciate the wonders of the natural world. Schulz, who created the Peanuts comic strip for nearly 50 years, was immensely curious, an avid reader and took a keen interest in the latest research findings in a variety of fields. It is not a surprise that many of these findings and facts found their way into Schulz’s comic strip carefully interpreted through his characters’ unique, and sometimes wacky, understanding of their world. Price Tower kicks off the grand opening of this special exhibition from 10 am to 6 pm. Guests can enjoy free trolley rides to and from Sunfest, free gallery admission, family-friendly activities, live music by Scott McQuade, and the chance to meet some Peanuts characters. More big plans are set for this amazing show, which includes free gallery admissions all of 4th of July weekend, movie night at Price Tower featuring Peanuts the Movie on July 1, and carriage rides from Price Tower to Freedomfest on July 4. For additional information, please call 918.336.4949 or visit Pricetower.org. Price Tower’s normal museum hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, 12-5 pm. Gallery admission is $6 per adult, free for members and students 16 and under. Peanuts ~ September 24, 1958 © 1958 Peanuts Worldwide LLC Peanuts…Naturally is organized and toured by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, Santa Rosa, California. EXPLORE Bartlesville OKLAHOMA 25th Annual Dewey Antique Show Saturday, June 04 Washington County Fair Building 1109 N. Delaware St., Dewey Sponsored by: Anitque and Collectibles Association 918-333-5200 or 918-440-3375 Facebook.com/DeweyAntiqueShow Kidsfest at Woolaroc Sat & Sun, June 25-26 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd, Bartlesville, OK 918-336-0307 • Woolaroc.org One of the richest traditions of the summer returns to Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve. Featuring crafts, games, food, entertainment and re-enactors. Fun for all ages. Details and more events: VisitBartlesville.com or 800.364.8708 A Price Tower Gallery Exhibition Organized by the Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa, CA June 4 through October 9 Price Tower Arts Center, 510 S. Dewey Ave, Bartlesville 918-336-4949 • PriceTower.org Take a light-hearted look at Charles Schulz’s exploration of the natural world through Peanuts comic strips, videos, objects, and interactive stations. Visitors get a Peanutseye view of the universe, “web of nature,” trees, birds, the elements (snow, wind, rain, and clouds), gardening, and Charlie Brown’s EPA escapade. More scientifically-oriented interactive stations allow kids of all ages, from pre-school to adults, to learn more about and appreciate the wonders of the natural world. All images © [2016] Peanuts Worldwide LLC 64 J une is full of entertainment and great events in Miami, Oklahoma. For the 14th straight year, the Oklahoma 8-Man All-Star Football Game returns to Red Robertson Field in Miami, and the Coleman Theatre has a great line-up of events for all ages. Contact the CVB for more information or find detailed information at www.visitmiamiok.com. June Events Inter-Tribal Children’s Powwow and Fun Fest, June 4 - Bring the family out to the Inter-Tribal Children’s Powwow and Fun Fest for a day of activities and exhibitions of tribal dance. The fun fest, full of educational activities and games for kids, starts the event off with a bang. Kids can listen to storytellers tell traditional stories, bounce on inflatable houses or participate in the popular potato dance. For more information, please call 918.542.7232. Ottawa County Farmers Market, June 9, 4-7 pm - Join us rain or shine under the pavilion at 225 B St. NW. Fresh produce, local products, music, kid’s activities and more! O’Reilly Auto Parts Outlaw Nationals Monster Truck, June 10-12 See 12 of the nation’s top monster trucks in racing wheelie and freestyle competitions. Plus see the stock and pro tuff trucks and more. Gates open at 5 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 nightly. For more information check out www.MAPMotorsports.com. Loretta Lynn at Buffalo Run Casino, June 10, 9 pm - Loretta Lynn will be at Buffalo Run Casino Indoor Peoria Showplace. Doors open at 8 p.m. For more information, 918.542.7140, ext. 2200. Picher All-School Reunion at NEO, June 11, 2-6 pm - at NEO A&M College in the Student Activity Center. Oklahoma D-Day Paintball Event, June 13-18 - Oklahoma D-Day is one of the world’s largest paintball events, an event so large it challenges every skill of scenario paintball players. For more information, call 918.666.3411. Buffalo Run Casino Classic at Peoria Ridge Golf Course June 15-18 Oklahoma 8-Man All-Star Football Game, June 18, 6-9 pm - Oklahoma 8-Man All Star ceremonies and game will be held at Red Robertson Field on the campus of NEO A&M College. Tickets are $5 for all ages. For more information, please call 918.542.4435. Miami Nation Tribal Powwow, June 24, all day-June 25 - The Miami Nation Tribal Powwow is a celebration of Native American dance. This free event welcomes visitors from the surrounding area and beyond to witness as tribal members compete in various traditional dances. For more information, please call 918.541.1300. 19th Annual Peoria Powwow, June 24, all day-June 26 - The annual Peoria Powwow held at 60610 E. 90 Road is a grand festival of Native American culture and dance. For more information, please call 918.540.2535. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 65 SMTO Featuring Northeast Oklahoma 2016 Rodeo Miami Photos by Way out West Photography, Courtesy Rodeo Miami A top American Cowboy Rodeo Association rodeo was held May 6-7 at the Miami Fairgrounds. Rodeo Miami was recognized by the American Cowboy Rodeo Association as the Rodeo of the Year for the past six years. With more than 400 contestants, the event is one of the largest events held annually in Miami. For two days, visitors cheer for their favorite championship rodeo participants as they compete in traditional rodeo events such as bronc riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bull riding and the crowd’s all-time favorite event, mutton busting. Danger Dave Whitmoyer, PRCA rodeo clown, made special appearances both nights. Luke Lillard took third place this year in Mutton Busting event Stars and stripes are on display before the Rodeo Miami 2016 got underway at the Miami Fairgrounds. Rodeo clowns not only provided entertainment but doubled as a decoy and helped get riders to safety. One of the most popular events is the Mutton Busting competition for the kids. Rodeo Miami 2016 royalty included Lillian Henderson, Lesley Henderson and Abby Ishmael. Rodeo Miami 2015 royalty 66 The Rodeo Miami 2016 attracts all ages for fun. Lillian Henderson, Rodeo Queen Stan Williamson is tough as nails. Kelsey Spurlock rounding barrels in the barrel racing competition. It takes agility to ride in the Miami 2016 rodeo. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 67 SMTO Featuring Northeast Oklahoma By Leigh Maria Thomas Photos provided by Sky Ranch Cave Springs Cave Springs 68 C onveniently located in the Four-State Area of Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas, beautiful Sky Ranch Cave Springs provides the perfect environment for guests to focus on God while enjoying the natural beauty of His Creation around them. Cave Springs, part of the Sky Ranch Camps family, operates on 1,480 acres, providing plenty of room for exploring, bonding, learning and relaxing. “Sky Ranch understands that purposeful and intentional planning are key to providing an experience that is peaceful, meaningful and beneficial to our youth and adult groups,” says Vice President of Operations Doug McClain. Sky Ranch Cave Springs is available to host youth and children’s camps, men’s and women’s retreats, leadership retreats, church summer camps, corporate meetings, staff retreats, strategic planning meetings, as well as church and company picnics or retreats. The sky is the limit for event ideas at Sky Ranch Cave Springs! Cave Springs activities include a 2,300-foot tandem zip-line, basketball, billiards, campfire, gaga, horse riding, horseshoes, laser tag, low ropes team building, paintball, skeet shooting, tetherball and volleyball. Sky Ranch Cave Springs offers three event venues. Katie Hall is a multi-purpose center with seating capacity of 480. With a stage, two multiple video screens and a 24-channel sound board, it is perfect for concert performances and worship, and can also be used as an indoor recreation center for winter and spring months during inclement weather. Sky Ranch Cave Springs also offers the Chapel facility, which can hold up to 384 people, and the Town Hall meeting room, which holds up to 100 people. All areas are climate-controlled with AV equipment provided as needed. Lodging includes four bunkhouses with sleeping for up to 384 guests. Each dorm room within the bunkhouses includes eight rooms that hold up to 12 people per room, with a private bath with two sinks, two showers and two toilets. Each dorm is equipped with one American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant room with a shower and toilet. Another lodging facility is the Ranch House, a 4,600-square-foot guest house with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. It can be reserved by any group that comes to Cave Springs or used on its own for a smaller retreat, meeting or reunion. It is a great place to house speakers, bands or leadership staff and families during a large camp or conference. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, Cave Springs offers its guests a wonderful dining experience, with well-balanced food. The dining hall has a fully stocked salad bar containing alternatives including mixed salads, fresh veggies and more! The entire staff at Sky Ranch Cave Springs is eager to provide guests with a wonderful, fulfilling experience! If your group is interested in experiencing all the adventure of camping combined with all the comforts of home, check out beautiful Sky Ranch Cave Springs at www.skyranch.org. Contact them via phone at 918.542.1547 or email at [email protected] to request more information. Sky Ranch Cave Springs is located at 7750 South 655 Road in Quapaw, Oklahoma. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 69 SMTO Featuring Northeast Oklahoma Located at 905 Whitebird Street in Quapaw, the museum is open to the public, and there is no cost for admission. Hours are from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Thursday and from 8 am to 4 pm on Friday. The 144th annual Quapaw Powwow will be held from July 1 to July 4 at the tribal powwow grounds located at 5681 S. 630 Road in Quapaw. 70 The Quapaw Museum and the Quapaw Powwow M Article and photos by Larry Wood ark Twain defined an expert as “an ordinary fellow from another town.” In other words, we tend to overlook the accomplishments of those in our own midst. But it’s not just our friends and neighbors we fail to appreciate. We also often overlook the natural and cultural resources available to us close to home. The Quapaw Tribal Museum in Quapaw, Oklahoma, is a good example. I daresay many people in the Four-State Area who have probably visited museums and exhibitions in far-flung places may not even be aware of the Quapaw Tribal Museum. Located at 905 Whitebird Street in Quapaw, the museum is open to the public, and there is no cost for admission. Hours are from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Thursday and from 8 am to 4 pm on Friday. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the artifacts and learn about the history and traditions of the Quapaw people. Karen Hildreth, curator of the museum, says the authentic Native American pottery pieces are among the items visitors to the museum find most interesting. Other artifacts on display at the museum include Native American clothing, arrowheads and an Indian football. Recent additions include an American bison. Dedicated to preserving the traditions and life ways of the Quapaw tribe, the tribal museum started about 8 years ago as an outreach of the Quapaw Cultural Committee. The committee itself formed about 12 years ago to promote, seek and maintain the customs, traditions and beliefs of the Quapaw people. Ardina Moore, chairman of the cultural committee, says the museum started mainly with just pictures of the elders but has been building its collection of artifacts ever since. In addition to overseeing the museum, the cultural committee sponsors a number of other activities to advance its mission of preserving the traditions of the Quapaw people. One of only 27 individuals still alive who are at least one-half Quapaw, Ardina herself has taught a class on the Quapaw language for many years. The committee also offers classes in storytelling, pottery, basket weaving, shawl making and traditional singing and drumming. The committee recently filmed a documentary on the history of the Quapaw tribe and is working on a database of information about the tribe’s history and traditions. The 144th annual Quapaw Powwow will be held from July 1 to July 4 at the tribal powwow grounds located at 5681 S. 630 Road in Quapaw. Although the cultural committee does not sponsor the powwow, committee members and their families will attend and take part. Ardina, her children and her grandchildren plan to be there, and Flossie Mathews, another committee member, says her son and his family are coming from Salt Lake City. Flossie also has cousins coming from New Mexico and the state of Washington. Charlene Button, a third member of the committee, will have family coming from Texas, Ohio and Missouri. “The powwow is a like an Indian family reunion,” Ardina says. “It’s a fun time.” The powwow will feature various Native American dances, such as stomp dances and gourd dances. There will also be several dress contests, with the categories divided by gender and age. One popular activity during the powwow is usually a football game using the same type of football on display at the museum. A popular indoor activity is an Indian dice game, using dice made from deer antlers or bone. The dice are carved into the shapes of little animals, and it takes eight dice to complete a set. The dice are bounced in a wooden bowl, and points are scored depending on how they land. For more information about either the Quapaw Tribal Museum or the upcoming powwow, visit the tribe’s website at www.quapawtribe.com. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 71 72 Shawnna Thomure, Crystal Sanders, Cindy Thomure, Stacey Briscoe and Randi Forbis Sue’s Resale Shop Located on Highway 125 • (between Miami and Fairland) 918.542.9208 We always have a great sale! Now taking spring and summer items on consignment. Still the Best of Best since 2003. Celebrating 30 years in business! Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 am6 pm, Saturdays 10 am-5 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. Grove Marine 9121 Hwy 59 North • Grove, OK 918.786.2219 • www.grovemarine.com Grove Marine is your full-line Yamaha Outboard Dealer on Grand Lake. We are also a Yamaha service repair center and a Yamaha parts center. To see the latest in Yamaha motors, visit us today. Grove Marine has boats, motors and pontoon trailers. We do boat repair and are the largest parts store in the area. Antiques and Collectibles Association Fine Threads 309 South Main • Grove, OK • 918.786.6600 Fine Threads offers custom embroidery from one piece to thousands, screen printing and an assortment of Grand Lake shirts and souvenirs. Sassy Pants Children’s Boutique features Mud Pie, Cuddle Couture, Ann Loren, Flit and Flitter, Isabella and Chloe, and more! Fine Threads is celebrating 11 years in business in June! Washington County Fair Building 1109 N. Delaware St. • Dewey, OK The 25th Annual Dewey Antique Show is Saturday, June 4, 8 am-5 pm, at the Washington County Fair Building in Dewey. Admission is $4, and with 106 booths from six states, there will be something for the new collectors and seasoned collectors alike. Country, Western, retro, vintage, cottage, advertising, much more! Come spend the day in Dewey! Door prizes and lunch available. For information, call Gail at 918.440.5200. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 73 SMTO Featuring Northeast Oklahoma Fun on Grand W Lake ith 1,300 miles of Grand Lake shoreline, it is easy to have a grand time in the far corner of Northeast Oklahoma beginning in May until the Indian summers of November. Grand Lake, the largest manmade lake in Oklahoma, surrounds Grove, Jay, Afton, Monkey Island, Bernice, Wyandotte, Miami, Fairland, Vinita, Cleora, Ketchum, Langley, Disney and Tia Juan. 74 Grand Lake Attractions Sail Grand Waterfront, Monkey Island Whether parasailing or relaxing on a pontoon boat with family and friends, Sail Grand Waterfront is a one-stop place for watercraft rentals. There are several cruise packages specifically designed for individuals who love to view a majestic purplish sunset to a day at Dripping Springs jumping off the cliffs into Grand Lake. Lee’s Grand Lake Resort, Grove Vinita Route 66 Festival, Vinita June 18 Held in the hometown of Cyrus Avery, Father of the Mother Road, this celebration promises a day packed with all things Route 66. Start off the festival by checking out the classic rides covering an entire city block at the Route 66 car, truck and motorcycle show. In addition to the car show, this festival offers a carnival, big truck and tractor show, inflatable park and kids zone. Thunder at Wolf Creek, Grove Voted 2016 “Best of Best” resort on Grand Lake, this family-owned resort is a rustic getaway. On site are 25 modern cedar cabins from one-bedroom to family lodges that sleep up to 14 people. Many cabins have hot tubs. RV sites and watercraft rentals are available. June 25-26 National Hydroplane Championship races. Wolf Creek Park and Boating Facility, Grove July 3 Duck Creek Fireworks, Afton City leaders spent millions of dollars turning a 50-year-old boat ramp to an angler’s paradise. With high-end amenities, Wolf Creek park is home to the B.A.S.S. Bassmaster Classic, the Bass Federation National Championship and the FLW Wal-Mart Tour. Those individuals wanting to relax can always find a spot for a lawn chair and a good book. Attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year, the Duck Creek Fireworks celebration is the largest fireworks display on Grand Lake. Grand Lake Events July 2 World’s Largest Calf Fry Festival and Cook-Off, Vinita June 4 A 37-year-old tradition, the festival has amusement rides, arts and crafts displays, live entertainment and calf fries, also referred to as Rocky Mountain oysters. The festival serves up around 2,000 pounds of calf fries each year. Inter-Tribal Children’s Powwow & Fun Fest, Miami June 4 The Inter-Tribal Children’s Powwow and Fun Fest is a day of activities and exhibitions of tribal dance. Kids can listen to storytellers tell traditional stories, bounce on inflatable houses or participate in the popular potato dance and end the evening watching a stomp dance. Grand Lake Festivals, Grove American Heritage Music Festival, June 9 - 11 Cajun Festival, July 2 Jana Jae Fiddle Camp, September 2 -4 Fiddling, food and fun take center stage at three summer festivals held in Grove. The festivals were brought to Grand Lake by Jana Jae, an accomplished country and bluegrass fiddler and a Ladies’ Division National Fiddling Championship winner. In the 1970s, she appeared on the television series Hee Haw as part of Buck Owens’ band. Huckleberry Festival, Jay The unique berry, more intense in flavor than the common blueberry, has spawned this festival that draws visitors from around the state and beyond. Enjoy the festival’s car show, pie auction, carnival and parade or browse through exhibit halls filled to the brim with arts and crafts, a quilt show and homemade goods. GLOC Shootout, Grove July 7-10 Boat races and boating parade. Aquapalooza at Grand Lake, Bernice July 16 SouthWinds Marina is the place for the area’s largest water concert and raft-up event. This year’s installment features red dirt and traditional country favorites from Jimmy Blythe and The Midnight Run Band to Damien Gunn + The Bang Bangs. Swim over to the 30 foot x 50 foot barge anchored in Horse Creek to get up close and personal with the live music. Relax on the provided water mats or play with aquatic toys like noodles while you swim near the makeshift stage. Those within reach of the barge may even end up with free giveaways tossed from the stage. You can either anchor your boat into the cove or head to the stage via event shuttles that will drop you off at the swim area. Pioneer Days at Har-Ber Village, Grove September 30 - October 1 Har-Ber Village Museum brings the 1800s to life through demonstrations of heritage crafts and trades like blacksmithing, spinning and weaving, hearth cooking and gardening. Revvin’ It Up on Route 66 Car Show, Miami June 18 Revvin’ It Up on Route 66 in Miami features a car show and cruising along Oklahoma’s longest Main Street on Route 66. The Ribbon Road is the last section of the original 9-foot-wide Mother Road built in the 1920s. Source Travelok.com June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 75 Love Things We Vintage Vogue 144 S. Main • Carl Junction, MO 417.649.7911 • www.shopvintagevogue.com Facebook.com/VintageVogueCarlJunction Stockist and instructor for Chalk Paint™ Brand Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan. See what everybody is raving about. No priming or sanding required. Annie says, “It’s a girls paint but BOYS can use it too!” Summer items arriving daily, stop by and see what’s new for summer 2016! Fabulous finds for you and your home. Just 10 minutes from Joplin. Extreme Sports Scuba 5203 S. Range Line Rd. Joplin, MO • 417.659.9009 www.extremesportsscuba.com We offer beginning scuba and a large list of specialty classes. At Extreme Sports, we don’t believe in hidden costs. We supply all gear for the Open Water SCUBA Diver Course except for boots and snorkel. The Open Water Scuba course is only $295 per person and includes educational material. We also offer a complete line of SCUBAPRO equipment and have kayak rentals, sales and instruction. Come see us and like us on Facebook. 76 That One Place 502 S. Main • Joplin, MO 417.392.1534 That One Place is a vintage urban market located at 5th and Main. This is a shop that you can get lost in; they’re everything unique. Find beautiful antiques, repurposed furniture, vintage-style signage and more. They also have great clothing selections for men, women and children. Mondays are vendor drop-off days, so “like” them on Facebook to see the new things coming to the store. Stop by today to find pieces that will truly make your home unique. Ambiance Boutique 5th & Main • Downtown Joplin 417.781.9990 Ambiance is back on Main Street and is now open! The allnew Ambiance Boutique provides a wonderful new shopping experience. Start the new season in style with adorable new spring finds arriving daily. Come see us at 5th and Main across from Newton’s Jewelers. Ambiance brings exclusive names and offers private shopping appointments guaranteed to make your little prince or princess smile! Ozark Nursery 5361 N. Main • Joplin, MO 417.623.0224 • Find us on Facebook Ozark Nursery is a full-service, locally owned nursery and garden center that has served the Four-State Area for over 50 years. They have a large assortment of perennials, including one of the largest selections of hosta within miles of Joplin. You’ll always find a great selection of gorgeous plants in season, annual flowers, trees and shrubs. They have a landscape division to install their fine plants at your home as well. Gayl and her team offer incredible customer service, and everyone greets you with a friendly smile! Find us on Facebook! Monday-Friday 8 am6 pm, Saturday 12 pm-4 pm. Wig’N Out Boutique 111 N. Madison St., Ste 4 Webb City • 417.717.5099 www.wignoutboutique.com Wig’N Out Boutique is a trendy boutique; however, our goal is to help ladies who have thin hair, no hair or a head full of hair. The owner, a licensed cosmetologist, is experienced in wigs, extensions and hair additions and will assist you in your hair goals and needs. We are open Tuesday-Friday 10 am-6 pm and Saturday 10 am-3 pm. Like us on Facebook. Crackpot Pottery & Art Studio 3820 E. 20th • Joplin, MO 417.623.1455 Sweet Emotion A Chocolate Boutique 1520 S. Main St. • Joplin • 417.691.8504 He taught you a bunch of really cool stuff! So don’t give him a lame-o boring gift. It’s only okay to think inside the box if that box is CHOCK FULL O’ THE GOOD STUFF…like chocolatecovered jalapenos, bacon or potato chips. Candied bacon and more! This Ain’t Your Momma’s Chocolate! Summers are meant for getting dirty...and that’s just what you can do at Crackpot Pottery & Art Studio! Our newest 8-week session began the week of May 24. Missed getting signed up? All’s not lost; jump in now and we can prorate your cost. What are you waiting for? Summer won’t last long. We offer pottery classes to fit just about any schedule, with day and evening classes Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Thursdays involve a morning class and an occasional 2-hour workshop once or twice a month with specific project ideas for you to complete. And of course, we offer ceramic, silver jewelry and wood carving gifts in our gallery from some of the area’s top artists. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 77 Love Things We Blue Water Pools & Garden 2515 N. Range Line Rd. Joplin, MO • 417.626.2050 Blue Water Pool and Spa sells above-ground and in-ground pools and hot tubs, and repairs in-ground pools. We carry most parts for your pool or hot tub repairs for the do-it-yourselfers, and we offer professional advice on how to fix your pool problem. We carry electric automatic cleaners to make taking care of your pool hassle free, and we offer free water testing. Accessorize your pool or hot tub area with durable and eco-friendly furniture made out of recycled milk jugs. And save money on chemicals and make your life easier by switching to EZ POOL. It’s easy to use and chlorine free! Petland Joplin 3102 E. 7th St. • 417.213.5155 Find us on Facebook Summer is fun, but it’s more fun with a dog! Swimming, camping and playing outside is all made better by having a furry best friend by your side. Petland Joplin has a large selection of adorable puppies to begin summer adventures with. Remember, our dogs get just as warm as we do in the summer, so keep them cool and hydrated. Petland has everything you will need to keep your pet happy and healthy this summer. Dr. Fly’s Salon 102 S. Range Line Rd. #5 Joplin • 417.623.6000 • 417.499.1277 www.drflyssalon.com Nerium’s Age-Defying Eye Serum was developed to help blur fine lines and reduce dark circles without makeup – you don’t need to use heavy foundation or concealer to see great results, making it perfect for both men and women. Our eye serum is unique in that it offers immediate, short- and long-term benefits. And unlike some other products on the market, Age-Defying Eye Serum has a pH level that works in harmony with your skin! Call Marina Kisseleva at 417.499.1277. 78 RSVPaint 420 S. Main St. • Downtown Joplin 417.680.5434 • www.rsvpaint.com Let the sunshine in this June with some bright and fun paintings at RSVPaint. Join a scheduled class with your dad or plan your own private party and choose the painting. Need a break from the work week? Join us for Wine-Down Wednesdays Open Studio where you can paint anything you want with guidance from one of our talented artists. We make painting more fun than it should be. No experience necessary! &places faces Mike Olmstead and Cynthia Marlow’s Wedding FOX 14 news anchor Mike Olmstead and Cynthia Marlow were married April 23 at Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church, with the reception immediately following at Williams Event Center @1201/Club 1201. Approximately 150 family members and friends attended the reception, which featured some light-hearted and fun things, like pink kettle corn by King’s Kettle Corn and a photo booth by FOX 14 TV/KOAM TV. Several members of Mike’s family traveled from Indiana to attend the wedding. Cynthia’s family all live locally. Mike and Cynthia’s children— Chandler, Mykala and Jude—made up the wedding party. The weather was absolutely beautiful…Thank you, Doug Heady! 1 3 2 4 6 5 8 7 9 10 11 1. Jim and Tonya Sprenkle 2. John and Bobbie Pottorff 3. Aaron Farber, Anna Reynolds, Anthony Giarratano, Kim Adams, Morgan Sweet and Joe Craigmile 4. Natalie Mast, Maria and Elizabeth Thompson, and Stephanie Marsh 5. Stacey Lindsay, Doug Heady and Aaron Thompson 6. Cheri and Chris Gideon 7. Cindy and Gary Sundy 8. Dawn Anderson and David Kuhler 9. Kate Allred, Kay and Dowe Quick 10. Janet and Rick Keller 11. Larry and Mikell Warren Right: Cynthia and Mike Olmstead Photos by Tina Smith June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 79 ON THE RIGHT TRACK Country Caboose offers full wedding services I By Sarah Gooding f the walls of the Country Caboose Wedding Chapel could talk, they would have plenty of stories to tell. Not only could they tell stories of years spent on the Santa Fe rails, but also the love stories of nearly four dozen couples who have been married there since it opened in June 2015. Owner Jane Ballard said that while she has not kept up with every couple, she knows the first wedding in the caboose stuck. “It was an older couple and they had both lost their spouses and found each other,” she said. “They’re train people and wanted to get married in a caboose.” While that couple was local, Ballard said the venture welcomes all couples and has drawn people from across the country. “Probably my most interesting wedding, I had a lady call and say she was from Atlanta,” Ballard said. “I try not to ask any questions, but she was coming from Atlanta and I thought she 80 probably has family here. One time I asked her if she had witnesses and she said, ‘No, it’s just going to be the two of us.’” As they learned more, Ballard said the couple had met online and opted to get married in the caboose while the groom drove his rig back to the area in preparation for retirement from his trucking job. “Forty-four days after they met they were here getting married,” Ballard said. “I guess since he was bringing the truck back to retire, they decided to just get married here.” While the wedding chapel is a new venture for Jane and her husband, Bobby, running a business out of the caboose is not. “I bought the caboose back in 1989 with the intention of opening a gift shop, which I did from 1989 to 2009,” she said. “I said I was going to do so for 20 years and then I stuck to my guns and got out of retail.” However, a collection of train memorabilia she built up while in retail still remains. “I had this little bitty cabinet that probably had about 20-30 items,” she said, adding the collection grew throughout the years. It now fills several shelves and still fulfills its goal of giving the guys something to look at while their gals make decisions. “We decorate in the colors that the bride tells me she wants, we play music that the bride tells me she wants, we customize every service to fit the couple,” Ballard said. “We have a form to fill out, and they can tell us what they want and don’t want.” That is for the more formal ceremonies. Couples also can stop by and visit Jane most days for a spur-of-the-moment ceremony at the caboose, provided they have a valid marriage license. “I do what we call the drop-in ceremonies. I’m here Monday through Friday from 8:30 am-4:30 pm. If they go to the courthouse and get their license and just want to drop in and get married, I do those. With those, they get whatever. We don’t do any music, because they just walk in.” Regardless of circumstance, each wedding is cause for celebration for Ballard. “It’s exciting to be a part of couples’ ‘happily-everafter’ and a part of their biggest day together,” she said. For additional information, please visit www.countrycaboose.com, call 417.624.3861 or drop by 1100 N. Prosperity Ave., Joplin. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 81 A Love Like None Before By Kathleen Swift Photos by Tonya Tomory, Owner/Photographer Expressions Exposed Photography “When I find my ideal relationship, I’ll let you know!” That’s what Jason Williams told Show Me the Ozarks Magazine when he was featured in the February 2015 Singles in the City section. Jason has found his ideal relationship with his wife, Laurie Williams. The couple was married April 2, 2016, and both say it was love at first date. 82 Laurie We met at his uncle RJ’s restaurant, Moe’s Southwest Grill. I was RJ’s TV rep for eight years, and Jason happened to be eating lunch there with his cousin while I was there working. We all sat around and talked, and Jason was in rare form. He really piqued my interest, but then we went our separate ways. When I saw Jason in the Show Me the Ozarks singles feature, I took the magazine into the restaurant and asked his uncle why he didn’t tell me Jason was single. His uncle told me it was actually Jason’s birthday, and suggested I message him on Facebook to wish him a happy birthday. So I did, and we became friends on Facebook and started getting to know each other. Jason On our first date we both wanted to see American Sniper, but thought it might not be the best first-date movie. The movie we chose was not as good as we were expecting, so we started cracking jokes back and forth through the whole movie. As soon as I dropped her off, I knew I wanted to see her again. American Sniper turned out to be a great second-date movie. The third day, she asked me out, and we went to Joplin Dancing with the Stars. We’ve been together every day since. “. . .I have this crazy, insane love for him.” — Laurie Williams, Bride Laurie Jason proposed while we were on a gondola ride in Venice, Italy. I was so busy looking around at the beauty of Venice, I was completely oblivious to what was going on. He arranged for some friends that were living in Italy to photograph the proposal on the gondola. It was every girl’s dream proposal. Jason We were married at my event centers, the Roxy and Amelie in Joplin. Our vendors were excited to help us and to be a part of our wedding. My sister, Darien, and cousin, Carter, sang perfect songs. They were amazing. Family members led by my cousin Nic, a local artist and designer, decorated the entire venue. My daughter, Mya, was our flower girl. As a part of the wedding, we included her in the sand ceremony, and Laurie wrote a beautiful pledge to her. She told Mya how much she loved her and explained that she was marrying her, too. Laurie also gave her a ring to symbolize her commitment to my daughter. It is a beautiful thing to have someone take your child and love them like their own. It was so powerful; I don’t think there was a dry eye in the whole venue. Laurie Jason kept the honeymoon destination a secret until our wedding reception. He threw me off for months while planning the perfect honeymoon. We stayed at the Venetian Hotel in Vegas to relive our engagement in Venice and saw Rod Stewart (a dream of mine) in concert while there. Then we went on to French Polynesia and stayed in a bungalow hut over the water. He’s such a romantic, and I have this crazy, insane love for him. I’ve never loved like this before. It is an all-encompassing love. Jason Laurie is so loving, intelligent and witty. We just clicked. After our first date I couldn’t imagine life without her. I mean… So I Married an Axe Murderer is one of her favorite movies…it has to be meant to be. These vendors helped Jason and Laurie create a beautiful wedding: Roxy and Amelie Event Centers Venue, Rentals and Catering www.wecjoplin.com D. Clea performed “Latch - acoustic” by Sam Smith www.sonicbids.com/band/dclea/ Carter Hulsey performed “The One” by Kodaline www.carterhulsey.com Emeral Print Design Invitation Design www.facebook.com/emeraldprintdesign/ Bloom Boutique Flowers www.bloom-boutique.com Expressions Exposed Photography www.expressionsexposedphotography.com Country Cakes and Bridal Wedding Cake www.countrycakesandbridalshoppe.com Melissa Blayton Pro Artistry Makeup and Hair Styling www.melissablayton.com Loree’s Bridal & Formals Wedding Dress www.lorees-bridal.com Nicholas Clark Design Artwork and Wedding Design www.nicholaskclark.com Absolute Custom Entertainment Lighting and Videography www.facebook.com/absolutecustomentertainment/ Luke Sheafer Happy hour acoustic performance www.melikebees.com Xtreme Limousines Limo Service www.facebook.com/joplinlimousinespartybuses/ June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 83 Wedding Services Directory Boutiques/Accessories/Services Boomer’s BBQ 1123 W. Central • Carthage • 417.358.8112 www.boomersbbqandcatering.com Country Cakes & Bridal Shoppe www.countrycakesandbridalshoppe.com 9309 Hwy 43, 5.5 miles S. of I-44 Seneca, MO • 417.623.2253 The Butcher’s Block Event Center & Catering www.butchersblockeventcenter.com 417.624.1000 Lovie’s Recycled Weddings 926 S. Main St • Joplin, MO • 417.529.2444 www.facebook.com/LoviesRecycledWeddings Club 609 • www.club609.com 609 S. Main St. • Joplin, MO • 417.623.6090 Southtown Cleaners & Alterations Club 1201 • www.club609.com 2630 S. Main • Joplin, MO • 417.781.6046 1201 E. 32nd Street • Joplin, MO Arianne Jones, Event Coordinator 417.626.0032 Bridal Beauty A Beautiful Image, LLC Jamaica Me Hot • 902 W. South St • Neosho, MO Chapman Medical Clinic 101 N Elm St, Suite E • Pierce City, MO 417.434.1088 Continental Catering & Banquet Center Derma Tech 815 W. 7th St. • Joplin, MO • 417.206.3474 Crabby’s Seafood Bar and Grill Golden Corral 2415 S. Range Line Road • Joplin, MO 417.625.1684 Dr. Fly’s Salon Like us on Facebook • www.drflyssalon.com Joplin: 417.623.6000 • Neosho: 417.451.flys Carthage: 417.359.8872 The LunchboxTruck It Works! Independent Distributor Mythos Skinovations Medical Spa 2615 E. 20th St • Joplin, MO • 417.624.7546 www.skinovationsofjoplin.com Cakes/Desserts Country Cakes & Bridal Shoppe www.countrycakesandbridalshoppe.com 9309 Hwy 43, 5.5 miles S. of I-44 Seneca, MO • 417.623.2253 SmallCakes: A Cupcakery Timbered-In Catering Lovewell Boutique Salon 25900 South 678 Road • Grove, OK 918.786.4595 • [email protected] www.timbered-in.com or find us on Facebook Entertainment/DJ Service All That Music www.allthatmusicdj.com 417.830.4599 Dance Music Company DJ Steve Scott www.djstevescott.com • 417.206.3800 Judy’s Ballroom Dance Lessons Judy Schneider, Instructor • 417.392.0215 3950 Newman Rd. • Joplin, MO Florist/Decor Flour Box Bakery Countryside in the City Sweet Emotion: A Chocolate Boutique 1520 S. Main St • Joplin, MO 417.691.8504 Catering Big R’s BBQ 1220 E. 15th Street • Joplin, MO www.bigrsbbq.com • 417.781.5959 84 2415 S. Rang Buffet, Cold B Café, and Bre made to order night after 4pm juicy Sirloin St www.mythosjoplin.com 1306 S. Range Line Rd. • Joplin, MO • 417.624.3354 420 N. Range Line, Ste 13 • Joplin, MO 417.553.4585 • Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/pages/Flour-BoxBakery/198547663663129 417.455.9333 • 223 South Wood • Neosho, MO GOLDEN CORRAL, JOPL 1900 S. Main • Carthage, MO • 417.437.6129 www.lunchboxtruck417.com Brynn Seever, Diamond Leader 417.343.2080 • www.hfbbrynn.com Chadara Matthews, Emerald Leader 417.793.5225 • www.Chadara.itworks.com Leah Rush • www.beautybyleah.com 622 S. Park • Joplin, MO • 417.499.4874 -1201- www.grannyshaffers.com 417.659.9393 2802 N. Range Line Road • Joplin, MO 2935 E. 18th Street • Joplin, MO 417.206.4884 • www.derma-tech.com Lovewell Boutique Salon -uncorked- 422 S. Joplin Ave. • Joplin, MO 417.781.3719 • www.countrysideflowers.biz Webb City Florist & Greenhouse www.webbcityflorist.com 1001 S. Jefferson • Webb City, MO 417.673.3780 or 417.483.3141 Gifts BIG R’S BBQ, JOPLIN, MO Epicurean Delights Fine Big R’sAnnie’s BBQ has been serving quality smoked & meats for Wines • 417.359.1747 almost www.anniesincarthage.com 20 years. “R” menu ranges from hand-cut steaks, flame broiled perfection, to sandwiches, 116 W.to 3rd • Carthage, MO salads, and more. Big R’s is more than just Bar-B-Que – “We have the meat, you can’t beat!” 1220 E. 15th St.. Joplin, 417-781-5959. $ All that Music mobile DJ service mak ing y o ur s pecial event o ne to remember. fo r y ears to co me 4 1 7 . 8 3 0 . 4 5 9 9 w w w. a l l t h a t m u s i c d j . c o m Jewelry Comeau Jewelry Company Joplin: Range Line behind Longhorn Steakhouse Pittsburg: In the Meadowbrook Commons 417.625.1755 • 620.231.2530 Cedar Valley Event Center www.cedarvalleyevents.com 371 Cedar Valley Lane • Jane, MO 417.226.4284 Civil War Ranch Newton’s Jewelers 5th & Main • Joplin, MO 417.623.2800 www.civilwarranch.com • 417.237.0771 11838 Civil War Road • Carthage, MO www.facebook.com/CivilWarRanch Photo Booths Coleman Theatre Expressions Photo Booth www.expressionsphotobooth.com Joplin, MO • 417.437.2288 www.colemantheatre.org 103 N. Main St. • Miami, OK 918.540.2425 Say Cheez Photo Booth The Country Caboose Wedding Chapel www.saycheezphotobooth.com 417.299.4850 • 1-800-SAY-CHEEZ Photographers Artistic Expressions Photography www.joplinexpressions.com 417.623.3168 Focused Memories by Mandy www.focusedmemoriesbymandy.com 417.439.9771 Tina Smith Photography tsmithphotography.com [email protected] 417.529.0517 Tents and Rentals Weiser Tent Services 10 Industrial Drive • Monett, MO 417.235.8227 • 800.798.0119 Travel GalaxSea Cruises & Tours www.galaxseaonline.com • 417.451.5468 210 US 71 Business • Neosho, MO Venues Amadeus Ranch 1100 N. Prosperity Ave. • Joplin, MO 417.624.3861 • [email protected] facebook.com/countryCabooseWeddingChapel www.countrycaboose.com. Joplin Elks Lodge 501 1802 W. 26th St • Joplin, MO • 417.438.8648 www.elks.org/lodges/home. Wcfm?LodgeNumber=0501 Lavern’s Wedding Chapel www.lavernsweddingchapel.com 15 B SE Street • Miami, OK • 918.542.4806 Lendonwood Gardens www.lendonwood.com 1 mile west of Main Street on Har-Ber Road Grove, OK • 918.786.2938 Memorial Auditorium Downtown Pittsburg, KS 620.231.7827 • [email protected] www.MemorialAuditorium.org The Ramsay Event Center www.theramsay.com • 417.781.2238 107 E. 6th Street • Joplin, MO Rendezvous Room at River Ranch Resort www.facebook.com/amadeusranch 4861 Kentucky Road • Seneca, MO 417.850.0980 101 River Road • Noel, MO 800.951.6121 • [email protected] Avondale Chapel & Gardens www.rfceventcenter.com 42162 State Hwy 127 • Jay, OK 918.837.1625 www.avondalechapel.com 2005 East Central Avenue Bentonville, AR • 479.268.6893 Amelie & Roxy Event Center Williams Event Company, LLC 104 S. Joplin, Ave. • Joplin, MO 417.483.4268 • Find us on Facebook Bartlesville CVB www.visitbartlesville.com 800.364.8708 Bullskin Creek Weddings and Events www.bullskincreekevents.com • 417.456.2220 www.facebook.com/bullskincreek The Carriage Inn at Busch Mountain 20856 Highway 62 W. • Eureka Springs, AR www.TheCarriageInnBandB.com • 479.253.8828 C oleman T heatre RFC Event Center Route 66 Event Center Located in Historic Downtown, Webb City 21 S. Webb St. • Webb City, MO • 417.673.4651 Scottish Rite Masonic Center www.joplinaasr.com 505 S. Byers Ave. • Joplin, MO • 417.623.3219 White Rose Bed & Breakfast www.whiterosewinery.com • 417.359.9253 13001 Journey Rd. • Carthage, MO Zena Suri Alpacas www.zenasurialpacas.com • 804.389.2579 35401 S. 580 Road • Jay, OK June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 85 Two locations to serve you! www.comeaujewelry.com • Like us on Facebook! Joplin, MO 417.625.1755 Range Line Road behind Longhorn Steakhouse Open Tuesday-Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm 86 Pittsburg, KS 620.231.2530 Located in the Meadowbrook Commons Open Tuesday-Friday 9:30 am-5:30 pm Saturday 9:30 am-4 pm June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 87 Ultimate Wedding The Joplin Elks Lodge Center 501 Our beautifully designed new event center is conveniently located at 1802 W. 26th. This is an excellent venue for weddings, receptions, reunions, awards ceremonies. Our large ballroom accommodates up to 300 people, with a stage and dance floor area. We have tables, chairs and table linens available for the convenience in your decorating. Bartenders are available for your event, and catering is suggested. Please call our banquet coordinator at 417.438.8648 for further details or visit www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?lodgenumber=501 Route 66 Event Center The Route 66 Event Center, located at 21 S. Webb Street in historic downtown Webb City, Missouri, is the perfect location for any special occasion: weddings, receptions, bar mitzvahs, quinceaneras, baby showers, graduations, birthday celebrations and company parties. The Route 66 Event Center can accommodate up to 300 people, and tables and chairs are included in the rental cost. The facility also offers a projector screen, stage and a beautiful dance floor. Complete packages are available for your special occasions. Give Route 66 Event Center a call today at 417.673.4651 for more information. Scottish Rite Masonic Center From the moment you walk into the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Joplin, Missouri, you know you have arrived at very special place. The Italian Renaissance design of the foyer and marble stairway leading to the auditorium sets the perfect stage for an unforgettable evening. The Scottish Rite offers three locations within the historic site for a beautiful wedding ceremony and wonderful reception. The Auditorium is the ideal place for larger weddings and is beautifully constructed in the French Renaissance style of architecture. Backdrops, a modern sound system and a magnificent pipe organ are available to make the event even more memorable. For more intimate ceremonies, the Tea Room on the main floor offers a beautiful brick fireplace that can serve as a backdrop for formal wedding pictures. The Dining Hall is an ideal location for your reception, offering a 15-foot high ceiling, seating for up to 350 people, a dance floor in the center of the room ready for the couple’s first dance, a dedicated area for the DJ to play music, a full commercial kitchen and lots of decorating possibilities. For more information and to check availability, visit www.joplinaasr.com or call 417.623.3219. Memorial Auditorium, Downtown Pittsburg, KS Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center is a full-service event facility with a 1,600-seat auditorium and multiple breakout rooms that can accommodate events with up to 500 guests. Memorial Auditorium will gladly set up the event to your exact desires and will provide professional and courteous staff during your entire event from the time you enter our facility until the final guest leaves. Complete packages are available for wedding receptions that include table cloths, table skirts, convention curtains, bar supplies and many more items including a complete sound system, grand pianos and a high-definition video system that includes multiple 120-inch screens with projectors. If you are looking for something out of the ordinary, the stage is also available for wedding ceremonies and receptions. For more information, please contact Terri Steele or Jason Huffman at 620.231.7827 or by email: [email protected] or go to www.MemorialAuditorium.org. 88 Destinations & Services Timbered-In Catering Specializing in large parties, reunions, weddings, fundraising galas and corporate events. The bigger, the better. We love a crowd! Full-service catering with buffet and wait staff options. Event planning start to finish. Service above and beyond. Menus for every budget. Rentals available: Large selection of linens in all colors and fabrics; china, glassware, utensils and flatware including vintage china and antique glassware. We also have a commercial frozen drink machine with 5-gallon capacity and drink concentrates for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Timbered-in Catering is extremely mobile and can provide a quality meal nearly anywhere you want to serve your guests. Voted “Best of the Best” caterer in the Grand Lake area multiple years running. Serving the 4-State Area and beyond since 2001. Let Shane and Kim Berry cater your special event! Located at 25900 South 678 Road, Grove, OK. For information, call 918.786.4595, email [email protected], visit www.timbered-in.com or find us on Facebook at Timbered-in Catering. The Ramsay Event Center The Ramsay Event Center is located in beautiful historic downtown Joplin at the corner of 6th and Main streets. The gorgeous 4,000-square-foot, threestory building has been restored to its former 1901 splendor and is a beautiful backdrop for the wedding of your dreams. Choose from wedding packages that include Friday and Saturday facility rental, dance floor, white padded chairs, projector, screen, set-up and tear-down, or choose the services you want, ranging from different days of the week, to multiple sizes of tables, tablecloths, 50” flat-screen TV, sound system and stage. Call 417.781.2238 to schedule a tour of the beautiful historic facility and to start planning your event to remember! Or go to www.theramsey.com for pricing information, photo gallery and more. The Amelie and Roxy Event Centers Taking pride in helping you create an experience your friends, family and coworkers will cherish forever is our passion. The Amelie Center can offer table-top seating for up to 300 for office parties, class reunions, receptions, birthday parties, live music, comedy nights and more. Our in-house sound/light system, built-in bar and package pricing sets us aside from the rest. With more than 5,000 square feet of open space events, the Roxy Event Center can accommodate 400 attendees. The Roxy is one of a kind, and no worries about where to park exist. When combining the two, 700 guests can be accommodated for large-scale events. The Amelie Event Center is located at 104 South Joplin Ave., and the Roxy Event Center is at 102 S. Joplin Ave. For more information, e-mail Charlie at [email protected] or call 417.483.4268. You can also find both venues on Facebook. Lendonwood Gardens When planning a wedding at Lendonwood Gardens in Grove, Oklahoma, the beauty of the ceremony is only enhanced by gorgeous flowering plants, towering oaks, richly textured evergreens, and lovely water features. Amenities include a gazebo surrounded by rose gardens, an open-air Japanese pavilion overlooking a koi pond, and numerous spots for memorable photographs on the special day. Open grassy areas allow space for chairs, tables, bands and dancing. Electricity is available at key locations to offer romantic lighting for evening ceremonies and facilitate food service and music. The back entrance of the Gardens is close by, offering easy access for caterers, florists, musicians and those with mobility problems. Restrooms and additional parking also are located near the back entrance. Lendonwood Gardens looks forward to sharing the beauty of the Gardens on your special day. Please call 918.786.2938 or visit www.lendonwood.com for more information or to reserve a date for your outdoor wedding. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 89 Ultimate Wedding River Ranch Resort Nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains on the beautiful Elk River in Noel, Missouri, River Ranch Resort has recently become a destination for weddings. With the addition on the Rendezvous Room, River Ranch can now offer a more complete package. The Rendezvous Room is a 3,600-square-foot building that can accommodate 150 people. It has a wood-burning fireplace, and one end is glassed-in and overlooks the river. While the Rendezvous Room is a first choice, a second choice would be an outdoor ceremony, and the sky is the limit. Wedding packages include chairs, tables, setup and cleanup for the event. Initial packages allow for four hours, but more time can be arranged. Host and cash bars are also available, and audio and video usage can also be purchased. For more information and to see catering packages, visit www.riverranchresort.com/events/ weddings. You can also contact John at 800.951.6121 or [email protected]. Country Caboose Wedding Chapel Yet another transformation for a retired Santa Fe caboose. After being relocated on Prosperity Ave. in 1989, renovated and operated as the Country Caboose, a kitchen and gift shop for 20 years, the caboose has a new lease on life. Sitting idle for five years, Jane and Bobby Ballard have re-opened the caboose as a wedding chapel. With ceremonies starting at $250 per couple, the Country Caboose Wedding Chapel offers a complete package and facility for your special day. A small venue seats 28 people, and the package includes the minister, photographer, decor and music for an intimate and affordable ceremony. Drop-in services are also offered Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. All is needed is a marriage license from any Missouri county and family and friends to show up. The Country Caboose Wedding Chapel is located at 1100 N. Prosperity Ave, Joplin, MO. For more information, call 417.624.3861, email [email protected] or go to www.facebook. com/CountryCabooseWeddingChapel or www.countrycaboose.com. Civil War Ranch Photo by Lori Niday Baker Add some country charm to your special day! Whether your style is traditional, country, rustic or chic, the Civil War Ranch offers just the right settings. Take a break from the world’s hectic pace and unwind inside our pre-1900s fully insulated Wedding Barn, gather on the shore of our picturesque spring-fed 2.5-acre pond, celebrate on our beautiful large landscaped Barn Courtyard, relax under our Rose Arbor and Wedding Tree, or picnic in our expansive Pole Barn. Our prices are more than competitive, whether you need an all-day booking or just an evening, plus save even more when you book a weekday! We’re located just two miles north of I-49 at 11838 Civil War Road, Carthage, MO 64836. For more information, call 417.237.0771, e-mail [email protected], go to www.civilwarranch.com or find us on Facebook at Westwoods’ Civil War Ranch. Amadeus Ranch Amadeus Ranch is a brand-new wedding venue located in Southwest Missouri. Situated among rolling hills, Amadeus Ranch will accommodate up to 400 people for your wedding ceremony and reception. Despite being located on a ranch, our venue is not a barn! Picture an outdoor ceremony on the patio with views of beautiful countryside and an indoor reception under hand-constructed beams and sparkling chandeliers. The beautiful bride and her maids can get dressed in our onsite Bridal Suite complete with threeway mirror and glamorous chandelier while the men relax watching the big screen TV in the Groom’s Lounge. 2016 and 2017 are filling up fast so don’t hesitate to check us out! Call us for a tour or booking today at 417.850.0980 or 417.850.1042, or email [email protected]. Look us up at amadeusranch.com or find us on Facebook! 90 Destinations & Services Country Cakes and Bridal Shoppe The only locally-owned bridal shop in Joplin, Country Cakes and Bridal Shoppe started in 1993 as a family business that has grown. Their goal is to make your wedding planning as stress-free as possible. They believe that goal is achieved with a wide selection of wellpriced wedding gowns, in-house tuxedo and bridesmaid dress rentals, in-house alterations and especially a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Over 600 gowns are in stock from sizes 0-32. You’ll always find 50% off the lowest price on all wedding gowns. From simple to elaborate, wedding cakes can be customized to any wedding theme and can be decorated to serve from 20 to 600 guests. Supplies and advice are also available for brides who want to make their own cakes. For more information, call during regular business hours Monday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm, and Saturday, 10 am-2 pm at 417.623.2253 or e-mail [email protected]. Information can also be obtained at www.countrycakesandbridalshoppe.com. Judy’s Ballroom Dance Lessons Judy Schneider, instructor (Master’s Degree in dance and over 30 years of experience teaching dance) WEDDING CHOREOGRAPHY - Do you want your first dance to be truly special? Have Judy Schneider create unique choreography tailored to fit your style and your music to let you shine. Private lessons for you and your spouse, or for the whole wedding party, start at $40/hour. DANCE CLASSES - Ready to take the first step in furthering your dance ability or to just create a fun date night? Join us in a relaxed environment where you will learn the most common dance styles like salsa, tango, waltz, swing and more. 6-Week Session $65/person or $45/student with valid ID. Classes are limited to 12 people. Each session is six weeks long meeting on Monday or Thursday evenings. All classes are held in the dance studio in the new Health Sciences Building, Room 151, at MSSU. For information visit www.judysballroomdancelessons.com, call 417.392.0215, email [email protected] or find them on Facebook. Southtown Cleaners and Alterations For special care of your wedding dress before and after the ceremony, Southtown Cleaners & Alterations will handle it delicately. Before the ceremony, Southtown Cleaners & Alterations can press your treasured dress. After the wedding, the garment can be cleaned and preserved to be kept beautiful for years or generations. Located at 2630 Main Street, Southtown Cleaners is open from 6:30 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 12 pm Saturday. For more information, call Brigitte Pippin at 417.781.6046. The Butcher’s Block Catering The Butcher’s Block Catering offers a wide variety of delicious menu items from hors d’oeuvres to full meals, and a full-service bar is available. Bartenders and wait staff are available whether at our facility or catered to your venue. See our menu and room availability online at www.butchersblockeventcenter.com or call a banquet coordinator at 417.624.1000. The Butcher’s Block Event Center & Catering is Joplin’s premier venue for wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners. Conveniently located at 499 W. Fountain Rd., just one block west of Main Street, the Butcher’s Block offers two elegant banquet rooms that, when combined, can accommodate up to 400 guests. Dance floors are included and audio visual systems are available upon request. Tables, chairs, table cloths and napkins are all set and ready with plenty of parking at the door for your guests. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 91 Ultimate Wedding Destinations & Services Avondale Chapel & Gardens Avondale Chapel is Northwest Arkansas’ only full-service wedding venue and the ultimate setting for the wedding of your dreams. Avondale Wedding Chapel is one of the premier wedding chapels in Northwest Arkansas. From elegant and romantic backdrops to 19th century architecture, no better place exists in which to hold a romantic wedding ceremony. Our desire is to provide you with memories that will last a lifetime and to help you plan your ideal romantic wedding. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a large event, Avondale has just the right atmosphere for you and your guests. To schedule a tour or to simply ask questions, call 479.268.6893 or visit www.avondalechapel.com. We can’t wait to host your special day and make it incredible and memorable! RFC Event Center Nestled near Grand Lake of the Cherokees in Jay, RFC Event Center is Oklahoma’s perfect location for your wedding, special corporate event or private party. Rich knotty alder double doors open into the main lodge, which features the dance floor and large stage. The rock fireplace serves as a relaxing backdrop for deep conversations, and the spacious bar allows for socializing and good times. A beautiful handmade log staircase ascends into the loft area. Located just beyond the main lodge is our open-air Pavilion, tucked away for guaranteed privacy. The stained concrete steps make for a spectacular grand entrance and the fountain at the bottom adds romance to the ambiance. Landscaping frames the outside with strategically placed lights to make sure it is still visible after sundown. If you’re looking for a romantic and spacious venue to host your event where you and your guests are sure to make memories that are everlasting, you’ve found it with RFC Event Center. For information visit www.rfceventcenter.com or call 918.837.1625. Bullskin Creek Weddings and Events Where Rustic Charm Meets Simple Elegance With a new 2,700-square-foot timber-framed barn that includes a large balcony and an elegant crystal chandelier, every wedding will be memorable. Outside are 100 acres of rolling Ozarks hills with two large spring-fed ponds and Bullskin Creek running through the heart of it. The photographer’s dream setting makes an event one-of-a-kind. Wedding packages include women’s and men’s dressing rooms, climate-controlled event barn, outdoor ceremony area with dock, seating for 200 guests, catering/food prep area, pre-event consultation and the use of property for photography. Located outside Neosho at the crossroads of 1-44 and 1-49. For more information, call 417.456.2220 or visit www.bullskincreekevents.com. Lovie’s Recycled Weddings Where Her Something Old Becomes Your Something New. If a fairy-tale experience is the bride’s wish, then Lovie’s Recycled Weddings can help her get what she deserves on her special day. Stunning wedding gowns, both new and used, give a bride an array of options of the highest quality at a lower cost. With friendly custom service, Lovie’s specializes in the preparation and implementation of the most beautiful weddings in the area with wedding gowns from favorite designers. No need to pay more with choices, both new and used, from the latest designers. Lovie’s can also help accessorize with custom sashes, garters and ring bearer pillows and find dresses for the bridesmaids and mother of the bride. Helping brides find their dream dress at an affordable price, Lovie’s can turn wedding dreams into reality. Lovie’s Recycled Weddings is located at 926 S. Main Street. For more information, go to loviesrecycledweddings.com or Lovie’s Recycled Weddings’ Facebook page, or call 417.529.2444. 92 1 4 3 2 5 7 6 8 10 11 9 12 1. Lily Thomure, Fairland, Oklahoma 2. Nora Malin, age 10 months 3. Piper Carcamo, age 15 months 4. Justin Carcamo (Parents Johnny and Katie Carcamo) 5. Raigen, age 3, and Keller, age 5 months 6. Khorvin Hearndon, age 2-1/2 years, and Annabelle Hearndon, age 19 months 7. Eric Darnell, age 7, and Anaiyah Darnell, age 5, from Grove, Oklahoma 8. Madelyn Kennedy, age 9 9. Emma Grace, age 17 months 10. Jared Siler, age 11, Neosho and Eric Siler, age 13, Neosho 11. Emmalyn, age 7, Joplin; Katie, age 10, Joplin; and Shayla, age 10, Joplin 12. Brooklynn Robertson and Alea Applegate June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 93 Bril iance in Glass By Kathleen Swift • Photos by Savanah Mandeville “Working with glass is very tactile, and I’m sure I use more bandages than an oil painter might use. I’ve done watercolor and oils, but with glass, I’m touching the objects in my picture and moving the pieces around,” says Jane McCaulley. Inspired by God’s creation, McCaulley fuses colorful pieces of glass into leaves, flowers, trees and butterflies. McCaulley also creates beautiful mosaics on flat surfaces using bits of glass, or she may combine mosaics and fused glass for a project. 94 McCaulley explains that “fusing glass involves the carefully controlled heating and cooling of compatible pieces of glass in a kiln to fuse (melt) them together. Fusing can go from a slight tack together to a full fuse where all the pieces merge into one. There is a science to fusing glass—you can’t just put any pieces of glass together. They must be compatible or they will crack apart. “The glass on a mosaic does not have to be compatible. It does not go into the kiln. Pieces of glass are cut and glued to a substrate, then grouted like you would grout tile. Any type of glass can be used; ceramic tiles and objects can also be used. I use all glass and also glass pieces that have been fused in my mosaics.” McCaulley, an art teacher by training, teaches classes for children and adults in glass fusing and glass mosaics. “In my classes students learn to cut and practice cutting glass. I teach the science of glass so students can see how I’ve chosen the glass for the project, and I teach them how to use the tools for glass. We make fused glass pendants, nightlights, plates, sun catchers, wine stoppers and plant stakes. We also make mosaic mirrors and mosaic glass blocks. “I’ve been creating with glass for 10 years, and I’m learning all the time.“ — Jane McCaulley, artist “Glass comes in many forms: sheet glass, powder, frit, stringers, dichroic and millefiori. I have students who come to almost all my classes, so they have used it all. Absolute beginners also come to my classes and do just fine. “I’ve been creating with glass for 10 years, and I’m learning all the time. I just took a class in Denver to learn a new technique of layering glass.” Some of McCaulley’s most unique creations are mosaic guitars. “I saw a person online using a guitar as a base for artwork and decided to use it for my mosaics. I thought it would be an interesting departure from a flat surface. I have also used violins and ukuleles for my mosaics. “The first instrument I ever did was a guitar from a homeless man. I have guitars salvaged from the 2011 tornado. One of these has a large butterfly on the front inspired by the ‘butterfly people.’ Another tornado guitar is a large tree with birds titled ‘Home Again.’” McCaulley’s work is showing at Wildcat Glades through June. There are bird pendants available in the gift shop like the birds on one of her guitars. Sales of these bird pendants go to the restoration projects at Wildcat Glades. You can also find her work on the Rose Gallery website www.roseartgallery. com/#!blank/gs8vo and on etsy at [email protected]. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 95 SMTO Good Living Décor Your House... 96 He-Man Caves L ast month I wrote about she sheds in celebration of Mother’s Day. This month I will give you some ideas for he-man caves to celebrate Father’s Day. I don’t know any man who doesn’t want his own man cave, a space where he can go to be alone, to relax or work on his favorite hobby. Creating a man cave starts with finding the perfect space. A small detached 8 foot by 10 foot shed can be purchased from a home improvement store or lumber yard starting at around $300 for a kit that you put together. Not a bad investment for a space just for the man of the house! Of course, you can purchase larger sheds for bigger hobbies, such as working on cars or woodworking and for larger pieces of equipment. If you were to design something like this for the man in your house, he might want some input on where the shed goes and how it is set up, so I would get him involved. This allows you to spend time with him as well as getting him a wonderful gift. These sheds can be used for everything from woodworking, to car repair to a tack room for someone who rides horses, and all kinds of hobbies. Or take over a spare unused bedroom as a space for a man cave. An indoor bedroom can be used for all kinds of things for the man of the house, and it is easy to decorate. Paint the walls a medium gray or blue or you could paint the room the color of your man’s favorite sports team. Add comfortable furniture and make sure the lighting is appropriate for the hobby he loves. Theatre room – For a theatre room, paint the room a dark color to help minimize light reflection and add comfy chairs or couches. Surround sound and a large screen television is a necessity for a theatre room, as well as a coffee table and end tables for a place to set food and drinks, and lighting that can be dimmed during movies. If the room has windows, invest in room darkening blinds or curtains. Retro artwork that features old movie posters would be a great addition as well. Photography hobby room – Depending on the hobby, you might want to start with changing out the flooring. Luxury vinyl tile or luxury vinyl plank flooring is easy to install and easy to clean. For a photographer, black and white luxury vinyl tile would be a great look for the floor. Add appropriate furniture such as a desk, a comfortable chair and a computer. Bookshelves to hold supplies and good overhead and task lighting would be necessary. Add shelves on the wall to display framed photographs or hang them on the wall as art. Leather working – A sturdy work bench and comfortable bar-height chair and storage for tools are a must for this hobby, as is good overhead and task lighting. The workbench should have drawers to hold leather tools, as well as a cabinet for the leather itself and shelves and hooks to display finished work. Decorate this room by painting the walls a soft tan or blue and put in a dark luxury vinyl plank or hand scraped wood floor for easy cleaning. For artwork for the walls, add photographs of old woodworking tools or actual tools displayed in a small display case. Gun rooms – For the gun enthusiast, you will need flooring that is easy to clean. A luxury vinyl plank in a medium tone wood look would be perfect. Gun cabinets should be climate controlled and have appropriate locks as well as a locked cabinet for ammunition. Many of these cabinets come in decorator colors such as blue and red, so you aren’t stuck with a dull gray cabinet anymore. It is also necessary to have a comfortable work space for cleaning the guns, so a tall workbench with storage for cleaning tools would be a great addition with a comfortable bar-height stool or chair; and as always, great task lighting is necessary. Decorate this room in a cool gray paint and hang pictures of antique collectible guns on the walls to finish the look. These are only a few ideas for a great he-man cave. And many of these hobbies may not require an entire room, but just a corner of the basement or part of the garage. The man of the house will enjoy a space just for him, and you will enjoy helping create it. What a great Father’s Day gift: the gift of time, space and enjoyment! June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 97 Article and photos by Rose Hansen No Confusion For Infusion I n Eastern teachings, spring is the season for detoxification. This doesn’t necessarily require extra trips to the supplement aisle. Everything you need is in your food and drink. My go-to detox tool is water. I am an enormous water advocate. If I’m sick, I drink water. Got a headache? Water. Breaking out? Water. Ever since Nalgene bottles started trending in the ‘90s, I’ve been a dedicated water drinker. Water cures all, in my opinion. But I know a lot of people who don’t feel this way. Or who want to feel this way, but just don’t like the taste. I don’t really understand this, but I do want to help you. If you hate the taste of water, put down those silly powdered mixes that allegedly improve it. They’re loaded with artificial ingredients that do more harm than good and they’re needlessly expensive. There are plenty of natural ways to spruce up water—like infusing it with any medley of fruit, herbs and spices—and these ingredients carry a surprising number of health benefits, too. Here’s a list of my favorite natural additives and a few winning combos: 98 Lemon + Cucumber + Mint This is my go-to water infusion. It tastes exactly like a day at the spa. If you’re on a detox kick of any kind, lemon needs to be in your kitchen. They’re packed with collagen-building vitamin C and bioflavonoids, which boost lymphatic flow and strengthen blood vessels. (That’ll help you battle unsightly varicose veins!) Lemons are also a natural diuretic, which help flatten your belly. Pretty soon, everyone you know will be ambushing you with garden cucumbers. Let’s be honest: there are only so many pickles one can stand. Use the rest in water. It tastes like a cool breeze and are rich in silicon, which boosts skin elasticity and moisture. They also cleanse your kidneys, which prevents bloating. Finally, mint eases indigestion and promotes detox. It’s also refreshing and bright on a hot day. Strawberry + Basil These red gems always steal that show at early farmers markets. These anti-inflammatory wonder fruits boost collagen production and metabolism. One handful of strawberries has more vitamin C than an average orange. Ellagic acids also help balance blood sugar, which will level out unwanted cravings. Basil is a wonder herb containing flavonoids that protect cells from oxidative damage. There are also an endless number of varieties worth trying. A few of my favorites are lemon and Thai. This is a fun one to experiment with at farmers markets. Apple + Cinnamon Stick I recently discovered this in a Pinterest wormhole. These are typically available in abundance in the fall, but I’ve already seen the wonder that is the Honeycrisp available in supermarkets. Apple skins contain quercetin, a highly prized antioxidant that fights inflammation, cancer and serves as a natural histamine. Cinnamon keeps the blood sugar steady, preventing insulin spikes that result in wrinkles and acne over time. For this infusion, use a cinnamon stick. Powdered cinnamon makes the water look muddy and unappetizing. There’s no such thing as a magic cure for anything, but I do believe water fixes most things. Whatever you need to add to encourage you to drink more of it, add away. Oh, and buy a Nalgene. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 99 &places faces Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism Ninth Annual Walk for Autism Awareness Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism held its annual Walk for Autism Awareness at MSSU Leggett & Platt Athletic Center, Saturday, April 23. The one-mile walk raises additional awareness and support for those with autism. Proceeds benefit program development and scholarship assistance to local families who have children enrolled in the Leffen Center for Autism. More than 500 participants walked individually or with teams to raise money for the Center. Many participants wore costumes or t-shirts to get into the Star Wars theme of this year’s walk. 2 1 3 6 5 4 7 10 9 8 11 12 1. Angie Fletcher, Donna Patton, Vanessa Raymond and Erin Rakes 2. Jani Rosebrough, Garrett Lawson, Missi Conrad and Kooper Lawson 3. Alaina Crane, Grace and Laura Wolfshorndl 4. Tia Ly, Own Ly and Tommy Ly 5. Mya Hyles, Vanessa Raymond, Jaelyn Weist and April Arnall 6. Dexter Miller, Balloon Guyz 7. Keagon, Brandon, Gabby, Kristen and Elias Paxson 8. Lily and Zack Rakes 9. Michele Stussy and Tara Monhollon 10. Shari Kine and Hadlee Steele 11. Brandon Law and Brett Smith 12. Ruth French, Dorothy Bell and Mark Meridith Left: Dee Adams, Austin Buckland and Leah Buckland Photos By Tina Smith 100 Real Men Practice Good Health M By Jeffrey Grills, MD Freeman Health System en tend to take very good of their vehicles and boats but put off taking care of themselves. To get healthy and stay healthy for a long time, men need to develop the habit of taking care of their medical needs. Working a demanding job during the week and playing hard on the weekends doesn’t mean a man is healthy or without health risks. Compared to women, men are more likely to put off getting regular checkups and medical care, especially men who smoke, drink excessively or make other unhealthy or risky life choices. Men are at high risk for certain diseases, including: • • • • • • • • • • Heart disease Prostate cancer Depression and suicide Diabetes Lung cancer COPD Injuries and accidents Liver disease Skin cancer Flu and pneumonia Some of the diseases listed begin silently, without noticeable symptoms, until they have progressed to a serious point. Prostate and skin cancer are the most common cancers diagnosed in men and many times go undetected and undiagnosed for long periods of time. Many health risks men face can be prevented and treated with early diagnosis. Screening tests can find these diseases when they are easier to treat and cure. Some men hope symptoms they experience are just temporary and “will go away.” They put off seeking medical treatment until they are in great pain, or until a wife or female loved one insists on making a physician appointment for them. Because men have a history of not taking care of themselves and not seeking early medical treatment, they die five years earlier than women, on average. Out of the leading causes of death, men lead women in all of them except Alzheimer’s disease, and this is probably because many men don’t live long enough to develop the disease. Mental illness is another disease men do not like to talk about or admit to experiencing. Depression was previously thought of as a woman’s disease, but researchers believe this is because women seek help for depression and men tend to hide depressed feelings or express them differently than women. The National Institute of Mental Health reports at least six million men suffer from depressive disorders annually. Men who suffer with depression often turn to drugs or alcohol to suppress their feelings. This type of behavior and the stress associated with it can often lead to heart disease or certain types of cancer. Depression can also lead to suicide, the eighth-leading cause of death among men. Health issues can be scary, but avoiding them can be life threatening. Be a real man. Call your doctor. Make that appointment. Jeffrey Grills, MD, completed his medical education at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, and his Internal Medicine Residency at Indiana University. Dr. Grills currently serves as Vice President of Medical Affairs at Freeman. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 101 SMTO Health KIDNEY STONES: The Forgotten Problem By Michael Selby, MD Mercy Clinic Nephrology I f you asked anyone who has ever had a symptomatic kidney stone, they would tell you it is extremely painful. In fact, most people would not wish that degree of pain on their worst enemy. Women who have been pregnant will tell you passing a kidney stone is far more painful than childbirth. However, most people who have had symptomatic kidney stones often never see the kidney specialist to discuss medical therapies to prevent future events. There are numerous traditional risk factors for kidney stone formation, which can be divided into three categories: dietary, non-dietary and urinary risk factors. Dietary risk factors include low calcium intake, high animal protein intake, high salt intake, high oxalate intake, medications (i.e. Vitamin C, etc…) and low fluid intake. Non-dietary risk factors include family history, primary hyperparathyroidism, renal tubular acidosis, inflammatory bowel disease, gastric bypass, obesity, diabetes mellitus and warmer climates. Urinary risk factors include elevated urinary calcium levels, elevated urinary oxalate levels and low urinary citrate levels. While there are some risk factors that cannot be modified, such as family history or climate location, there are often several risk factors that can be modified. This includes increased fluid intake, dietary changes and even medications like thiazide diuretics or potassium citrate supplementation. These are often simple medical interventions that can be implemented to prevent future kidney stone events, yet these interventions are rarely implemented because patients seldom seek medical advice or are not referred. People with a history of symptomatic stones would like to believe that once they pass the stone, they will be fine. Unfortunately, roughly half of all kidney stone patients will have a recurrent symptomatic stone event within 5 years. Yet, they never see a kidney specialist to determine the cause of the stone or if any medical therapy is available to prevent future stone events. If you are one of the unfortunate patients with a history of kidney stones, particularly, if you have had more than one stone event, you may benefit from a referral to a kidney specialist. At that visit, the degree of your stone burden, type of stone(s) and metabolic risk factors can be determined. With this information, specific, simple medical interventions can be implemented that hopefully will prevent you from forming new stones and preventing older stones from enlarging. In addition to the pain associated with kidney stones, it’s also important to take into consideration the huge cost of treating kidney stones. The current economic burden of kidney stones in the U.S. is estimated between $2.1 and $5.3 billion per year. This includes the direct cost to treat the acute event with any medical or surgical therapy and the indirect cost associated with lost productivity as the peak incidence of kidney stones affects the working force, usually between the ages of 2060. Despite the staggering costs associated with kidney stones, most patients do not seek medical advice or are not referred to a kidney specialist to prevent future stone events. Mercy nephrologist Michael Selby sees patients at Mercy Clinic Joplin at 100 Mercy Way, Suite 520. Patients may be referred by their provider or self-referred to Dr. Selby. For more information or to make an appointment with Dr. Selby, call 417.556.6877. We know kidney stones are very common in the U.S., affecting roughly one in every 11 people, and the prevalence is only increasing nationally and globally. Why? The exact reason is not entirely clear. Some of the increase has been potentially attributed to dietary changes, the growing obesity epidemic and even climate change. Whatever the reason, it is a huge problem and is only getting worse. 102 Events: June 4: Pickaxe 139 Run, Galena, Kansas This run features a 1k at 8 a.m. and three mile and 9k races at 8:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Galena Volunteer Fire Department. There are also virtual three-mile and 9k races. The event is the first of three qualifiers in the Galena Race Series. For more information or to preregister, go to localraces. com/twelveone/pickaxe-139-run. You can also call 417.434.0862. Preregistration is available until 6 p.m. June 3. June 4: Race4Hope, Joplin, Missouri Running Group Members Help Each Other Stay Fit J By Steve Chapman oining a runners’ club is a great way to get exercise, make new friends and run safely by running as part of a group. Below are some area runners’ clubs worth checking out: Joplin, Missouri: The Joplin Roadrunners •www.joplinroadrunners.com This is probably one of Joplin’s largest-running groups. They meet for a run almost every Wednesday evening at Memorial Hall in Joplin at the corner of 8th and Joplin Street and on the second Tuesday of every month. For more information, go to the website or email [email protected]. The Red Sea Fitness Team • www.redseafitness.com Red Sea Fitness is another large runners’ club. According to the group’s website, they began in September 2013 as an attempt to train people on how to run a 5k through a Christ-centered running program. They continue to offer training for a variety of competitions ranging from walking and stretching to full marathons. For more information, call 417.434.0862 or email [email protected]. Rufus Racing • www.rufusracing.com According to its website, Rufus Racing was founded in 2009 by Ruth Sawkins (her nickname is ‘Rufus’; some racers call her ‘Ruthless’). Rufus Racing offers training in running and a large variety of other events. For more information, call Ruth at 417.850.9923 or send an email to [email protected]. The Joplin Family YMCA • www.joplinfamilyy.org The Joplin Family YMCA offers a number of running classes for members and nonmembers alike, including organized run groups, 5k training groups, kids’ running classes, half- and full-marathon training, and the Soul to Sole running group. For more information, go to the Y’s website or call 417.781.YMCA. Neosho, Missouri: Historic Neosho Walk/Run •www.historicneoshowalkrun.com While not a running club per se, Historic Neosho Walk/Run offers a way to learn more about the history of Neosho while getting exercise at the same time. Entrepreneur Ashley Scroggins personally leads both walking and running tours of the Neosho Historic District. For more information, go to the website or call 417.456.0311. Pittsburg, Kansas Pinamonti Social Run • pinamontiwellness.com/pinamonti-run This running club, free and open to the public, meets at the Pinamonti Physical Therapy and Wellness Center at 1014 Mt. Carmel Place on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and on Saturdays at 8 a.m. Based on the weather, the club members either run on the wellness center’s indoor track or outdoors. For more information, call 620.235.1500 or email [email protected]. This event is the largest fundraiser for HOPE4YOU Breast Cancer Foundation. The run features a 5k timed run and a one-mile walk. All proceeds go to help underinsured and uninsured women get mammograms. For more information or to preregister, go to localraces.com/hope4you/ race4hope or call 417.437.0784. Preregistration is available until June 3. June 11: 4th annual Mercy/Walgreens Run/Walk for Hearts, Joplin, Missouri This event takes place on the Mercy Joplin campus at 100 Mercy Way and benefits the American Heart Association. The race features a 5k run/walk, a virtual 5k, and a one-mile run/walk. For more information or to preregister, go to localraces.com/twelveone/ mercy-walgreens-heart-run or call 417.434.0862. June 11: Starry Night 5k/10k and One-Mile Fun Run, Joplin, Missouri This event is part of the Starlit Running Company 6th Annual Nighttime Summer Race Series and takes place at the Frisco Greenway at 955 North Street. The races are chip timed and feature snacks, t-shirts for all entrants and prizes for each age category. For more information or to register, go to localraces. com/starlitrunning/starry-night-5k-and-10k-. June 11: Victory over Violence 5k 2016, Pittsburg, Kansas This event features a 5k and a kids’ fun run at Lincoln Park. All proceeds benefit the Safe House Crisis Center. Entrants are encouraged to wear superhero costumes, and prizes will be awarded to the adult and child with the best costumes. All entrants get a free t-shirt. For more information or to register, go to localraces.com/events/pittsburg-ks/victoryover-violence-5k-2016-2016. June 18: Angry Bull Six Shooter, Carthage, Missouri This event features a number of long-distance races, including a 15k, a 25k, a 50k, a 50 mile, a 75k and a 100k race. For more information or to register, go to localraces.com/twelveone/angry-bull-sizzling-sixshooter. June 18: 7th Annual Run for the Parks 5k, Aurora, Missouri This event is a fundraiser for the development of Aurora’s parks and trails. The event takes place at White Park. For more information or to register, go to localraces.com/events/aurora-mo/auroras-7thannual-run-for-the-parks-5k-2016. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 103 SMTO Health F ather-daughter running buddies David Schepper and Jennifer Fuller have always been close. Fuller, a teacher at College Heights Christian School, lives across the street from her parents, and the families frequently spend time eating together. It only made sense, when they opted to pursue a healthier lifestyle, to do so together. “We have been moving since August 2014,” Schepper said. He clarified that “moving” meant walking, with runs sprinkled in more frequently as time went on. The initiative began with a gift. “I got a FitBit for my birthday that July and was really hesitant to even use it,” Fuller said. But one evening she and her dad decided to put it to the test and went for a five-mile walk. “I thought I was going to die,” Fuller said. Schepper agreed. But neither died, and Fuller began wearing her FitBit more often, striving for 10,000 steps each day. “At the end of that August I said, ‘We’re really close to 100 miles this month, and I think if we put some effort into this we could do that,’” she said. “That September we decided to make a commitment to do that, and we’ve done that every month since.” Both Schepper and Fuller said they were very overweight at the time, and Schepper, a pastor who also has spent years as a police and fire chaplain in Joplin, said his experience helped frame one of his biggest fears: becoming so large he could not be carried out of his home in the event of a fall or emergency. “I did not ever want to go down in my house and have to have five or six of them carry me out,” he said. The results of getting moving snowballed toward their health goals, helping both feel better. WHY I RUN By Sarah Gooding Photos by Mandy Edmonson Father-Daughter Fitness Galena family gets healthy together 104 “In the process, we just started eating better, too, and in eating better and moving, the weight just started coming off,” Schepper said. “It felt good to lose weight after so many years.” Schepper said he is down 55 pounds since getting moving, and Fuller is down 60 pounds. Of course, the entire family has benefitted. “We eat together often enough that if you make healthy food for one, the whole family’s eating healthy,” Fuller said. The family also has taken on fitness challenges, beginning with Freeman’s Train to Run, under the instruction of Kendra Boswell. They have continued on to 5k’s, including their first 5k, in which they ran with a team from Red Sea Fitness in Joplin’s Chilly Challenge on New Year’s Day 2014. Throughout it all, they’ve logged at least 100 miles a month. “I wouldn’t do it on my own,” Fuller said. “He was gone a couple of weeks ago, and I had a terrible time getting out and putting my miles in. I need an accountability partner.” Fuller said she has a big circle of friends, but treasures the family aspect of her fitness. “I’m an only child, and I live across the street from my parents,” she said. “My parents are that big a part of my life. If I’m going to spend that much time with somebody, I’m glad it gets to be with family.” Schepper said the father-daughter time is meaningful to him as well. “We’ve always spent a lot of time together as a family,” he said. “She’s a beast and makes me do it when I don’t want to do it. She keeps pushing me and that’s good. When I don’t feel like going, she wants to go, so that’s what we do.” “I’m an only child, and I live across the street from my parents…. If I’m going to spend that much time with somebody, I’m glad it gets to be with family.” — Jennifer Fuller June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 105 SMTO Health Train2Run By Kendra Boswell, Doctor of Physical Therapy • Photos by Artistic Expressions Photography Train2run Running Mechanics 101 - Part Two Landing phase Support phase Propulsion phase Float phase Is running form really all that important? Absolutely! Having optimal running form will not only help reduce your risk for injury but can also help make you a faster runner. While running form isn’t going to look the exact same for everyone, there are several common factors that are foundational to having good solid running mechanics. What are the most important factors to having good running form? There are three important areas all runners should focus on. The first area is how you land during the landing phase of running. Where you land and how you position your body upon landing is extremely important. The second area is how well you support and balance yourself on one leg during the support phase of running. The final area is how effectively you apply force to the ground and extend your legs behind your body during the propulsion phase of running. Part two of Running Mechanics 101 will focus on the support phase of running. What is one of the most valuable skills a runner should possess? Runners should have excellent single leg balance. Since so much of running is spent on one leg, this is a very important skill to have. Runners should be able to stand on one leg (left pic) for at least 30 seconds with good control. Runners should also have good balance kneeling on one leg. (right pic) Standing on one leg tests how well all the muscles in the leg support you (these include the foot, shin, thigh and hip muscles), while kneeling on one leg tests primarily how well your hip muscles support you. Runners who get injured commonly have poor balance in one or both of these two positions. Why is good balance important for the support phase of running? The support phase of running is the part of the running stride where the most is demanded out of your muscles. During this phase, you have to absorb over 2.5 times your body weight in just a fraction of a second. To support these kinds of loads, the muscles in your legs must not only be strong but also must be able to fire rapidly. If you don’t have good strength and timing of muscle firing, this can eventually lead to breakdown and injury in a number of different areas in the body. What does it look like to have good control during the support phase of running, and how can I tell if this is off in my running stride? During this phase, the hips and pelvis (or visually the belt line) should be nearly level and horizontal to the ground (see picture left). Since this phase of the gait cycle lasts for only a fraction of a second, the only way to know if this is happening is through video or photo. When this is off, you’ll typically see the leg that’s not on the ground will sit slightly lower than the leg you are standing on. As you get tired later in runs, this “drop” in the hips will get progressively worse. If you catch the gait cycle just right, sometimes you will be able to see this happening in your finish line pictures. How can I improve my control during the support phase of my stride? Unlike the landing phase of running, the support phase is not something you can consciously think about to improve. To have good control, you must spend some time training, outside of running, what I like to call reflexive strength. You must not only be strong on one leg but also must have the ability to subconsciously fire muscles rapidly. The best way to improve the reflexive strength in your legs is to work on improving both your balance and your strength on one leg. Check out the exercise recommendations below for ideas on how to do this. How often should I do balance and single leg strength exercises? If you are doing body weight balance exercises, you can do them multiple times a day until you start noticing a significant improvement in your balance. If you are working on single leg strength with weights, you would follow the same rules we have discussed in previous articles, which is two to three times a week to make strength gains and one time a week to maintain strength. 106 1. Single leg swing Standing on one leg, slowly swing your opposite leg back and forth like you are running. Work on maintaining good control on your stance leg. Do this exercise for a time. Try starting with 2x30 seconds for each leg. To increase the challenge, close your eyes during the exercise. 2. Single leg ABCs Standing on one leg, use your opposite leg to reach out and draw the alphabet. Try to make it through as much as the alphabet as you can. Repeat this 1-2 times per leg. To increase the challenge, close your eyes during the exercise. 3. Kneeling rotation 4. Bowler squat Place a dumbbell in front of your stance leg. Take your opposite hand and reach down to grab the weight. Pull the weight up from the floor until you return to standing. At the top of the movement, pump your opposite leg and arm without the weight up like you are making a running motion. Perform this exercise with an 8-12 pound weight to start and then gradually increase your weight as you get stronger and improve your control. Try starting with 2-3 sets of 10 reps per side. Kneel down on one leg with a pad or pillow under your knee. Try to position the knee directly under your hips. Make sure the hips are lined up and that one side is not shifted forward or backward relative to the other. The last step is to get your front foot as narrow as possible so it is almost in line with your back leg. Imagine you are balancing on a balance beam. Grab a stick and extend your arms out in front of you. Slowly rotate each direction as far as you can while keeping the arms fully extended. Do this exercise for a time. Try starting with 2x30 seconds for each leg. To increase the challenge, close your eyes during the exercise. 5. Single leg deadlift Kendra Boswell Stand in front of a dumbbell or kettlebell (is using a dumbbell, it’s best to set it on top of a small 4-6 inch step) and reach down to grab the weight. Return to standing and repeat. Perform this exercise with a 10-15 pound weight and then gradually increase your weight as you get stronger and improve your control. Try starting with 2-3 sets of 10 reps per side. Kendra Boswell is a Freeman Physical Therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Boswell has been practicing physical therapy in the Joplin area for the past six years. Her areas of interest include helping injured runners through targeted exercise and video running assessments. She is an avid runner and triathlete – she has competed in multiple half-marathons, marathons, the half-distance IRONMAN® Triathlon and most recently competed in the 2014 Lake Placid full-distance IRONMAN® Triathlon. Boswell enjoys helping runners stay injury-free so they can experience the same joy and fulfillment she has experienced from competing in events like these. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 107 SMTO Health Health Benefits of Yoga Y By Kimberly Wood, MD oga practice is relaxing and makes you feel better in general. The health benefits stem from how yoga is done but are surprising in the extent of its effects. Yoga practice consists of poses and postures that stretch and strengthen certain muscles while concentrating your mind on position of the body and awareness of breathing. Its aim is to stretch and tighten muscles in a pose and each pose specially targets different body areas. The focus on breathing and the tightness or looseness of muscles and the feel of those muscles helps the practitioner avoid pain and increase mindfulness, or awareness of the immediate present. At the end of yoga practice, you don’t get short of breath or sore, you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. In cardiac exercise, you push for the hard breathing, sweating and fast heartbeat. After cardiac exercise, the blood pressure lowers. In yoga, the pressure lowers while you practice as does your heart rate. Both forms of exercise reduce blood pressure and heart rate and that reduces the cardiac risk. People tend to compete in cardiac exercise, but there is no competition in yoga. You feel where your muscles are at the time of practice and accept your muscles as they are and focus on their position relaxation or tension as they are now, not in comparison to last week or with someone else. This enhances the mental set of relaxation. When training, too, sometimes the goal you set creates stress and stress increases cortisol production, which has negative effects on your body and unintended consequences. Yoga can reduce the stress and may reduce the overtraining strain and pain. Vigorous strength exercise such as weight lifting builds muscles in size and enhances shape but doesn’t always help function if stretching is not included in your exercise program. In yoga, 108 stretching one set of muscle is the weight the opposing set of muscles “lift.” The functional aspect of yoga using complementary muscle groups to relax each other and isometrically tone and work the opposing group increases range of motion. The dynamic aspect of poses and counterposes stretches muscles more than you would otherwise achieve. This doesn’t cure arthritis but does decrease the pain from fibromyalgia and arthralgia. It also breaks up fascial adhesions that cause tightness and pain after a soft tissue injury. It can reduce those micro adhesions that lead to dysfunctional adaptions to injury that in turn promote more muscle pain. An example of a dysfunctional adaptation is the limp from a sore knee making your back hurt. This pain relief from injury or overuse improves general well being and the feeling of complete healing. Yoga can reduce and eliminate back pain and headaches as a result of the muscle dynamic stretch and relaxation. It can realign the spine into a more functional form and loosen and stretch to move more fluidly and decrease the effect of worn discs in the spine and strengthen the spinal supporting muscles. Once more loose, the posture and gait can normalize and you can stay in alignment better. Certain yoga poses dramatically focus on balance. Balance is optimized by practicing and working the body’s balance center in the brain. It is also improved by working the smaller helper muscles that are not used in everyday walking but are essential to correct a misstep and prevent a fall. These poses work those particular muscles. Yoga has been shown to reduce fall risk in the elderly. Much of pain is fear of more pain. The focus on the now and breathing and relaxation helps promote mindfulness. It’s a focus on the immediate state of being of your body in the moment as it passes. Mindfulness lets go of the future and past. Focusing on the now reduces anxiety and depression. Anxiety is a negative imagined future, depression includes regret and negative feelings and processed memories to enhance the anxiety or processed thoughts that remain negative. Mindfulness excludes the reprocessing of events outside the moment, and a clean slate opens the brain to experience the positive in each now moment. This state reduces anxiety and depression. Once learned, mindfulness allows the practitioner to reproduce the mental state at will. Mindfulness can help a person steer their thinking to less anxiety and depression, and to more happy moments and to better choices with less automatic unthinking negative behavior. Start yoga with the easy poses. You can move from stiff and hardly able to sit on the floor to more fluent poses as you learn and practice. June 8 & 29: Grief Support Group, meets every second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 11 am-12:30 pm, Hospice Compassus, 2650 E. 32nd St., Suite 100. Call 417.623.8272. Freeman Health System Galena, KS June 2: Weight Loss Surgery Seminar, meets the first Tuesday of each month, 6 pm, Premier Surgical Institute,1619 W. 7th St. (Just minutes from Joplin, past the Missouri state line). 620.783.1732 Dr. Kido, one of our fellowship-trained surgeons specializing in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, and his nurse and success story Kelly, are providing free weight loss seminars in the Grand Lounge of Premier Surgical Institute. The seminars are designed to welcome and inform members of the Four State Area interested in learning about – or already considering – surgery as an option for weight loss treatment. Dr. Kido has an impressive record of patient weight loss results. He offers a caring approach to improve patients’ overall health and help to those suffering from the physical, emotional, medical, and financial consequences of being overweight. Dr. Kido provides solutions that will break the cycle for the many who are frustrated with unsuccessful efforts to lose weight or maintain weight loss. Premier’s luxurious and peaceful hospital grounds promote wellness and offer the perfect setting for you to relax while we provide important information about our weight loss surgery options. No reservations necessary to attend. The seminars are free and open to the public. Light refreshments provided. Parsons, KS Every Thursday: Menu Planning 101, 12 pm or 5:15 pm, Upscale Country Furnishings. Learn to eat better, feel better and save money. Call 620.423.0450. June 9: Grief Companions Support Group meets second Thursday of each month, 6 pm, Elm Haven West. Call 620.704.1110. Every Wednesday: Freeman Farmers Market, 4-7:30 pm, Freeman Hospital West, 1102 W. 32nd St. Local farmers provide local, fresh produce for you and your family’s enjoyment. 417.347.6555. June 2: Freeman Early Detection Screenings, 8 am-5 pm, Freeman Screen Team Resource Center, Ste. C, 1130 E. 32nd St. Screenings for abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and stroke/ carotid artery, as well as osteoporosis risk assessment. Please call to schedule appointment. Fee: Varies. 417.347.6555. June 7: Free Blood Pressure Checks, 7:30-8:30 am, Northpark Mall Food Court. Blood pressure checks on the second Tuesday of every month. Freeman Advantage will also be on hand to provide information about wellness program for older adults. 417.347.5837. June 7 & 28: Freeman Bariatric Weight-Loss Seminar, 5:30 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday of each month, Freeman Business Center Conference Room, 3220 McClelland Blvd. Call 417.347.1266. June 7: Freeman Alzheimer’s Support Group, 6-7 pm, second Tuesday of each month at Freeman Hospital East, 1st Floor Lobby, 932 E. 34th St. Open discussion led by Freeman Social Worker Julie Matchell. Call 417.347.5876. June 7: Freeman Breast Cancer Support Group, 4:30-6 pm, first Tuesday of each month at All Aboard Ice Cream, 102 Castle Dr. Open to breast cancer patients, newly diagnosed through survivorship. Call 417.347.2662. June 7: Ozark Center Autism Support Group, 6-8 pm, first Tuesday of the month at Bill & Virginia Leffen Center, 2808 S. Picher Ave. Call 417.347.7850. Via Christi Hospital - Pittsburg, KS June 7: Breast Cancer Support Group, 3:30 pm, Cancer Center conference room. Meets second Tuesday of each month. Call 620.235.7516. Pittsburg, KS June 22: Cancer Support Group, 3 pm, Cancer Center conference room. Meets fourth Wednesday of each month. Call 620.235.7900. Mercy McCune-Brooks Hospital - Carthage, MO Monday and Tuesday Grief Support Group. Every Monday 1:30-2:30 pm; every Tuesday 6:30-7:30 pm. Free; registration appreciated. Call Chaplain Galen Snodgrass, 417.359.2636. June 20: Four States Stroke Support Group, 4-5 pm, meets every third Monday of each month. Byers Avenue United Methodist Church. Email [email protected]. June 28: Diabetes Support Group, 4-5 pm, meets every fourth Tuesday of each month, Carthage Public Library, 612 S. Garrison. Call 417.359.1359. Joplin, MO Every Monday: Tips for Living a Healthy Life, 10 am-12 pm, South YMCA, 3404 W. McIntosh Circle. Free; registration required. Call 417.625.2492. Every day: 12-Step Recovery Meetings, Alano Club, 1800 E. 30th. Call 417.623.9645. Every Friday: Grief Counseling, 11 am-3 pm, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 706 S. Byers. Free. No appointment necessary. June 14: Brain Injury Support Group, meets every second Tuesday, 12-1:30 pm, The Independent Living Center, 2639 E. 34th. Contact Andrea Buening, 417.659.8086, [email protected] for information and referral. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 109 SMTO Health Is Your Loved One Safe and Well-Cared For? By Terri Miller, LNHA, Administrator of Spring Hill Assisted Living Located at 1105 Village Road, Neosho, MO 64850 I s your loved one safe and wellcared for? This is one very important question that often remains unasked and unanswered by caregivers or adult children of a senior. Often times, seniors live without items that are vital for their health and safety because caregivers or family are unaware of the warning signs that they need help. Seniors are afraid to ask for help because they are worried they will be viewed as needy and unable to care for themselves. They fear losing their independence. Seniors can receive help in many ways and remain independent and in control of their lives. Some of the common areas where seniors need help to remain independent are listed below. 110 Warning Signs a senior may need help: 1. Look in the refrigerator, freezer and drawers in the kitchen. Is food spoiled or expired because they can’t get to the grocery store or can’t see the expiration dates? 2. Look at their grocery list. Has your loved one’s declining health prompted them to purchase frozen dinners and junk foods and neglect proper nutrition? Is your loved one losing weight? 3. Look at the cleanliness of their home. Is cleaning too difficult due to health conditions? Can they still sweep, mop, clean the bathroom and do laundry? 4. Look at their household tasks. Are they able to lift and climb? How do they change light bulbs or move heavy objects? 5. Look down at floors and stairways. Are there spills on the carpet from unsteady hands holding food items? Is their flooring safe? Do they have too many stairs, shaggy carpet that can cause them to fall or rugs and other objects cluttering their walkway? 6. Look under beds and sofas. Is your senior having difficulty organizing old newspapers, books and magazines, which are creating a fire hazard? 7. Look through the mail. Are they paying all of their bills? 8. Look at their medications. Check the labels on the bottles. Are they taking their medications appropriately? Are they remembering them on time? 9. Look at their appearance. Is clothing dirty and unkempt, and is your loved one neglecting personal hygiene? 10. Look at their social life. Are they isolating themselves and staying in all the time? Do they have regular visitors? Do they talk on the phone? Do they get out of the house? If you notice some of these warning signs with your friend or loved one, please help them find a solution to make them healthier and safer at home. Keeping active and healthy is important for us at any age. June 7: Freeman Friends & Family CPR, 6:30-9 pm, Freeman Screen Team Resource Center, Suite C, 1130 E. 32nd St. First Tuesday of every month. Sign up at freemanhealth.com under classes and events. Fee: $15. Call 417.347.4448. June 8: Freeman Cancer Support Group, 2-3 pm, second Wednesday of each month at Freeman Cancer Institute, 3415 McIntosh Circle. Call 417.347.4036. June 22: Grief Support Group, 2-3 pm, meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, Mercy Hospital Carthage Chapel. Free and open to the public. Registration requested; materials provided. Call 417.556.2472. June 28: Diabetes Support Group. Meets fourth Tuesday monthly, 4-5 pm, Carthage Public Library Community Room, 612 S. Garrison. Call 417.359.1359. Mercy Auxiliary June 8: Freeman Cancer Support Group, 2-3 pm, second Wednesday of each month at Freeman Cancer Institute, 3415 McIntosh Circle. Call 417.347.4036. June 15 & 16: Palooza Purse Sale, June 15, 9 am- 5 pm, June 16, 7 am4 pm, Mercy Conference Center. Sponsored by the Mercy Joplin Auxiliary. June 14: Freeman Striders, 7-8:30 am, Northpark Mall. Striders is designed to fit your schedule. Walk anytime, anywhere – log the distance and turn in your walking card at Northpark Mall the second Tuesday of each month or mail it to the Advantage office. Call 417.347.5837. June 7: Look Good Feel Better, 10 am, Cancer Center Conference Center. Call to register. Seating is limited. June 14: Freeman Weight-Loss Support Group, 5:30 pm, Freeman Business Center Conference Room, 3220 McClelland Blvd. Third Tuesday of every month. Call 417.347.1266. June 14: Sleep Apnea Support Group, 6-7 pm, Freeman Health Essentials, 1130 E. 32nd St. Roundtable discussion with a sleep therapist. Third Tuesday of every month. Call 417.347.7400. June 16: Stroke Support Group, 3-4 pm, every third Thursday, Freeman’s Sports Complex, 2206 E. 32nd St. Open to the public. Guest speaker RN Gwynn Caruthers to discuss the importance of open dialogue with physicians and family regarding medical decisions. Call 417.347.4546. June 14 & 28: Freeman Bariatric Weight-Loss Seminar, 5:30 pm, second and fourth Tuesday of each month, Freeman Business Center Conference Room, 3220 McClelland Blvd. Call 417.347.1266. Mercy Sisters Health Boutique Joplin Events: 417.556.2605 June 8-17: Sisters Health Boutique, 9-5 pm, Monday-Friday. Storewide sale. Call 417.556.2605. June 8: Fit for a Cure, 9 am-5 pm, Sisters Health Boutique. Sisters is partnering with Dillard’s and Wacoal bra fittings for all ladies. Call 417.556.2605. National Alliance on Mental Illness For information on NAMI, call 417.781.6264 or visit www.namijoplin.org. Meetings held at the NAMI building, 219 W. 2nd St. in Joplin. Every Monday: NAMI Basics, 6-8:30 pm. A signature education program for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illnesses. Every Tuesday: NAMI Connection Support Group, 6:30-8 pm. June 20: Type 2 Diabetes Support Group, 4:30-5:30 pm, Freeman Women’s Center, First Floor conference room, 1532 W. 32nd St. Join Jenny Copeland, PsyD, from Ozark Center as she discusses the topic of “Mindful Eating.” Call 417.347.5700. Freeman Advantage Trips: Find out more about our upcoming trips: New Theatre in Kansas City August 31; Christmas in St. Louis December 3-5; Black Hills and Badlands, fall 2016; and Hawaii Land and Cruise, winter 2017. Call 417.347.5837. Mercy Hospital - Support Groups Every Monday: Parkinson’s Support Group, 3 pm, Mercy Joplin Conference Center, 100 Mercy Way. Call 417.556.8760. June 2: Cancer Survivor Picnic Lunch, 11 am-2 pm, Healing Garden, Mercy Cancer Center. Celebrating survivorship, Call 417.556.4462. June 8: Cancer Caregiver Support Group, meets the second Wednesday monthly, 2-3 pm, Mercy Joplin Cancer Center Conference Room, 100 Mercy Way. Call 417.556.2706. June 9: Cancer Survivor Support Group—Men’s, meets second Wednesday monthly, 10-11 am, Mercy Joplin Cancer Center Conference Room, 100 Mercy Way. Call 417.556.2706. June 13: Bariatric Support Group, meets second Monday of month, 5:30-7:30 pm, Mercy Joplin Conference Center, 100 Mercy Way. Call 417.556.2915. June 21: Four States Stroke Support Group, meets third Monday monthly, 1:30-2:30 pm, The Communities of Wildwood Ranch Rehab Center, 3222 S. John Duffy Drive. Email [email protected]. June 22: Cancer Survivor Support Group—Women’s, meets fourth Wednesday monthly, 10-11 am, Mercy Joplin Cancer Center Conference Room, 100 Mercy Way. Call 417.556.2706. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 111 Insight Into Substance Use Disorder The Journey to Recovery (fourth in a four-part series) By Bridget Bauer Understanding Addiction and Recovery Through a Young Adult’s Eyes All because of a boy. hurt before she got on a plane to fly to Phoenix to enter Decision Point. That is how 25-year-old Kelsey Altman became a drug addict at 19 and now is a recovering addict. “My brother called me and said, ‘We love you so much, and you are tearing the family apart,’” Altman said. “When it was time to get on the plane, I still didn’t want to go. I had never seen my mom and stepdad fight before. He said you’ve to go, and my Mom was saying she’s my baby. He said, ‘Make her go or I’m gone.’” When Altman was 16 years old, she broke her wrist in a car wreck and took prescription painkillers. But that is not what led Altman, like a lot of teenagers, to become addicted to drugs. Dating a guy at 19 years old led to Altman’s drug addiction and ultimate recovery. The boyfriend bought drugs from a friend, who stole them, and he and Altman smoked and snorted and eventually started shooting up. “I’m not sure why I started, but I thought ‘why not’ and loved it,” Altman said. “It relaxed me, and I loved that feeling.” Altman was with the guy for four years, and the last two years of the relationship, they turned to heroin because it was cheaper. Eventually, she didn’t like what she was doing to get the drugs and knew she had to do something. “I did stuff I’m not proud of like sleeping with people to get money,” Altman said. “It hit me that I had to go to rehab.” During her stint with drugs, Altman also lost her job, car and contact with her family. Fortunately, she had a family that has a background dealing with drug addiction. Her aunt is Teddy Steen, a recovering addict and the executive director of ASCENT Recovery Residences. With the help of her mother, Tammy Swab, and stepfather, Altman, then 23, went to a rehab facility in Tulsa. “It hit me that I was miserable and had lost everything, and I knew I needed to go to rehab not so close to home,” Altman said. “But, I relapsed and needed more treatment than I had.” Though Altman knew she needed more help, she still resisted the attempts by her family to help her. Even though they completely cut her off financially, it took seeing her family being 112 Because Steen understands, she was able to help Swab, her sister, through Altman’s process to rehab. While Swab was pressuring Altman to go to rehab, Steen told her sister that Altman would not go until she was ready. Treatment has been good for Altman. On May 29, she was clean for 11 months and has decided to stay in Arizona. She is helping at the treatment center, and because of her experience can relate to the younger clients. Like Steen, she wants to help addicts and wants to be a rehab counselor. If she has a moment of weakness, she has resources to help. “My job helps a lot, but it is also stressful,” Altman said. “My sponsor helps me when I’m struggling, and I can call her, and she knows when we need to go to a meeting, and now I go four times a week.” Every Tuesday: Self Injury Support Group, 5-6 pm. Every Tuesday: Family Support Group, 6:30-8 pm. Every Wednesday: Dual Diagnosis Support Group, 2:30-3:30 pm. Every Wednesday: Post 5/22 Stress Counseling Sessions, 10 am. Every Thursday: Family to Family Class, 6:30-8:30 pm. For families or caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses. Includes current information about most major mental illnesses; information about medications, side effects and strategies for medication adherence; developing strategies for handling crises and relapse; focusing on care for the caregiver. Stop Listening to Every Rock Song & Start Listening to the Rock you Love... Neosho, MO June 27: Alzheimer & Dementia Support Group, meets the fourth Monday of each month, 5-6 pm, Medicalodge, 400 Lyon Drive. Call 417.451.2544. Nevada Regional Medical Center, Nevada, MO June 8: Care Giver Support Group, 1:30 pm, Barone Alzheimer’s Center. Call 417.448.3801. June 14, 15 & 18: Child Birth and Breastfeeding Class, Tuesday/ Thursday, June 14 and 18: 6-8:30 pm and Saturday, June 18: 8 am12:30 pm, 3rd floor classroom medical arts building. Request Line: 417-624-1071 June 15: Blood Pressure Screening, 11 am, Vernon County Senior Center, 301 N. Main Street. Call 417.667.5847. June 15: Blood Pressure Screening, 11 am, Vernon County Senior Center. Call 417.448.3801. June 22: Lunch and Learn, 12-1 pm, Mezzanine Conference Room. “How Can Applied Behavior Analysis Help Individuals on the Autism Spectrum?” Presented by Stephanie Hamilton, M.A., RBT. Call 417.448.3801. June 26: Foundation Purse Bingo. Doors open 12 pm; bingo 1 pm-4 pm, Elk Bingo Hall. Call 417.448.3620. Integris Baptist Regional Health Center, Grove, OK June 9: Low Vision Support Group meets second Thursday monthly, 9:30 am, Honey Creek Retirement Village, 200 Har-Ber Road. Call 918.786.2223. June 9: Diabetes Support Group meets second Thursday monthly, 12:30 pm, INTEGRIS Grand Lake Diabetes Center, 1310 S. Main. Call 918.786.1801. Miami, OK June 9: Caregivers Support Group meets second Thursday monthly, 11 am, Parish Hall, All Saints Episcopal Church. Call 918.542.3662. Open to the public. June 14 & 28: Depression Support Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 2 pm, Northeastern Tribal Health System Conference Room, 2301 Eight Tribes Trail. Call 918.675.2093. INTEGRIS Baptist Regional Health Center, Miami, OK - For more information please visit: www.integrisok.com/baptist-regionalhealth-center-miami-ok. Every Tuesday: Free blood pressure and glucose screenings provided by INTEGRIS Regency Home Care and Hospice. First Tuesday: Commerce Nutrition Center, 10:30-11:30 am. Second Tuesday: Nine Tribes Tower, 10-11 am. Third Tuesday: Miami Senior Center, 10-11 am. Fourth Tuesday: INTEGRIS Baptist Village, 9-10 am. June 7: Alzheimer’s Support Group meets first Tuesday monthly, 11 am, Generations fourth floor visiting room. Call 918.542.3391. June 9: Autism Support Group meets first Thursday monthly, 5:30 pm, Miami First Baptist Church Fellowship Center, 24 S. Street SW, with Dr. Alan Carnahan. Call 918.919.0148. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 113 A Naturalist Voice The June Concerts J Field notes and photos by Jeff Cantrell, MO Dept. of Conservation une is the time for escape into summer fun; to relax and enjoy our Ozarks outdoors. Our calendar indicates there are many weeks before the “dog days” of summer wag away the moisture and pant the relentless heat upon us. The height of summer can leave us miserable with high temperatures and humidity, and it is easy to forget how nice the season commenced. This start to the season is a gift, a bequest of comfortable temperatures and, best of all, long, stretched-out evenings. It is a perfect time for slowing down, enjoying nature and perhaps a picnic. Do you hear that? Yes, all the good times—kids fishing, adults floating Indian Creek, Elk and Sac rivers, picnicking, exploring prairies and hiking the forest—have a natural soundtrack playing in the background. When we go to a movie or a theater production, we know the experience is enriched by the music score accompanying the performance. Our June leisure time is enriched the very same way. While late summer noises can be loud, pulsating and even deafening at times, these early summer concerts are often in rhythm with our lives. The sounds of early summer are a patchwork of life music both near and far. The concerts are made up of shorter territorial bird songs, lush vegetation rustling in beat with concise breezy gusts and even the insects seem to shorten their sessions with artistic liberties. Listen carefully and you will find stillness between the melodic acts, just like an orchestra preparing for the next performance. 114 Some of the summer line-up includes: Artist - This Summer Hit American Robin - Song of “cheeryup, cheerily” repeated Bullfrog - A deep, sonorous “ger-a-arum” repeated Carolina Chickadee - Call of “chickadee dee dee dee” Chimney Swift - “chitter-chitter-chitter” rapidly repeated Common Yellowthroat - “wichity, wichity, wichity, wich” Eastern Meadowlark - Song of “seeoo seeyeeeeerrr…” Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad - Call of bleating “baaaaaa” Kentucky Warbler - Song of “chur-ree, chur-ree, chur-ree” Western Chorus Frog - Call of vibrating “prrrreeep” June evenings are precious. They can’t be saved, though, so spend them in nature. Natural compositions in some fashion continue through the late fall, but none compliment the nice weather and our picnics, outdoor fun and games like the concerts of June. Jeff Cantrell is a local conservation educator/biologist from the Neosho area. He is an advisor to the local MO Master Naturalist chapter, and questions regarding summer Ozark Life can be posted on chertglades.org. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 115 SMTO Family / Outdoors SMTO Favorite Campgrounds River Ranch Resort River Ranch Resort is nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains on the beautiful Elk River in Noel, MO. An ideal location for a Missouri canoe or raft trip! Their facilities include air conditioned cabins that sleep from six to 24 people, tent camping sites with or without electric and full hook-up RV sites. You can’t visit Noel and not take a float trip down the crystal clear river. They offer trips in canoes, rafts, kayaks and tubes. Your adventure awaits you! Their camp store is like none other in the industry. They have a great selection of T-shirts, hats, food and snacks. They try to stock almost anything you might need or have forgotten. Their 600-SF cooler is stocked with all your favorite beverages and it’s always the coldest in town. Browse their website at www.riverranchresort.com and follow them on Facebook. Be sure to check out the Hungry Camper Café. They have some very popular meal options. Order a pizza and they’ll even deliver it to your site – how sweet is that! They say they have something for everyone but go see for yourself. For information, call 800.951.6121. Elk River Floats and Wayside Campground At Elk River Floats and Wayside Campgrounds, every day is a great day to float and camp. The area, situated next to the beautiful bluffs of Noel, MO., offers two campground sites – one at Elk River Floats and one at Wayside Campgrounds. Each is located on the Elk River, offering canoeists and floaters excellent opportunities to do what they love. Float trips can be as short as six hours or as long as 12, split into one or two days. They can accommodate small to large groups. Their camp sites are equipped with water and electric, housing both tent and RV camping. Sites are given on a first-come, first-served basis. Showers and picnic tables are available and a grocery store is on site for basics. A gravel beach offers shallow swimming with kids. They offer float trips as well as shoreline paddleboats, canoes, and rafts that can be rented by the hour. Rafts for six, eight and ten people start at $99. Float trips prices vary. Sites are secured with every float trip reservation. For more information, visit their website at www.elkriverfloats.com. 116 Shady Beach Campground As one of the longest-standing campgrounds in the area, Shady Beach has earned an outstanding reputation for immaculate grounds and friendly management. Shady Beach is located 2.5 miles north of Noel on 59 Hwy on Missouri’s Elk River. They offer over 14 acres of campgrounds, a quarter of a mile of beachfront property on the Elk River, airconditioned camping cabins and complete house rentals that sleep 8-22 people, water and electric RV sites, free WiFi and primitive tent sites. Try their zip line! Shady Beach Campground specializes in 5-8 mile water floats. Elk River is a great destination for beginners, families or more experienced floaters who wish to kick back and relax for the day. Four-man, six-man and 12-man rafts, top-mount kayaks, tubes and canoes are available for rent. Elk River is famous for being one of the best smallmouth bass fishing rivers in Missouri. Visit www.shadybeach.com, www.shadybeachfloats.com or call 800.745.6481 to plan your visit to Shady Beach Campground. Cross Creek RV Park & Campground Cross Creek RV Park & Campground presents the most unique campground experience Lake of the Ozarks has to offer. From the moment you drive into the 40-acre playground, you quickly recognize just what puts this park in a class of its own. The campground is surrounded with hundreds of acres of the most beautiful oak and dogwood trees imaginable and overlooks a picturesque 10-acre fishing lake. Cross Creek offers everything your family is looking for in a true camping experience and more. Camp on your own island, sleep in a treehouse cabin or enjoy 100 percent full hookups, private tent areas, and pull-through sites. Entertainment options include mini golf, a crystal clear pool, shuffle board, horse shoes, basketball, sand volleyball, paddle boats, playground equipment, and fishing boats. Close to all area attractions. You could stay a month and not run out of things to do! To find more information on the peaceful family friendly park, visit www.CrossCreekRVPark.com or call 573.365.1211. To see what fans have to say, find Cross Creek RV Park & Campground on Facebook.com/ccrvp. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 117 The Great OUTDOORS FISHING SUPERSTITIONS LET’S GO GLAMPING Superstitions have no basis in reality. They are merely creations of our minds. But they are powerful creations that affect our actions and sometimes the resultant outcomes. No, that is not a typo, and yes, I said glamping, not camping. Some actual fishing superstitions are: With glamping, you don’t just visit the destination, you experience it. • When owls hoot during the day, it’s a good time for catching catfish. • When a small minnow jumps out of the water, you will have good luck all day and come home with lots of fish. • Throwing a pebble into the water excites the fish and makes them bite. • The person who swears while fishing will not catch a fish. • Spitting on your bait will give you luck. • It is unlucky to bait your hook with a worm by using your left hand. • If you go fishing and play a harmonica, all the snakes around will come. • Carry a fishing pole into the house before you start on a fishing trip and you will not catch any fish. To laugh in the face of fate is to risk losing a boatload of fish or even the boat itself. Besides, they give us a good excuse if we don’t catch fish. HOW TO TELL THE TEMPERATURE Crickets are the lead singers in the night time chorus of frogs, toads, katydids, Whip-poor-wills and others during summer nights. The hotter it gets, the faster they seem to chirp their songs. Believe it or not, you can actually figure out the approximate temperature by counting the number of chirps they make in 15 seconds and adding 37. Try it, it works. Glamping, or “glamorous camping,” is a combination of the intimacy of camping and the world of luxury travel. Glamping accommodations vary. Airstreams and trailers are very popular amongst glampers because they offer portability as well as luxury. Cabins are offered by a lot of glamping properties as they give guests remote lodging that is both large and cozy. Cubes, pods or domes have many names but, one thing stays the same: They give travelers an opportunity to have a singular experience in the most picturesque surroundings. Eco Lodges are set on properties that are trying to give people the ultimate luxury experience in nature with as little environmental impact as possible. Huts and cottages provide glampers with the opportunity to commune with nature all while offering luxurious amenities. Tents are among the most popular trend in glamping as they offer the nostalgic feel of traditional camping along with amazing amenities. Sounds great, but I’ll stick with my pop-up tent and campfire. BAIT TRICK Here’s a way to give your spoons different action that fish haven’t seen. Drilling a couple of tiny holes through the spoon will allow water to flow through, changing the action on the retrieve and creating tiny air bubbles. Try different hole patterns for different actions. BIG FISH TIP Get your face out of your fish finder or tackle box long enough to notice shifting winds, current, water conditions and diving birds after bait fish. Soon you’ll start noticing patterns in the way big fish feed. Remember, big fish don’t feed often, but when they do, they want a mouthful, so use big, fresh-caught live baits and big artificial baits. WRITE IT DOWN When you buy a crankbait, the packaging material indicates the bait’s running depth, but if you’re old like me sometimes you forget what it was since it isn’t marked on the bait. Just take an extra fine point permanent marker and write the running depth in small numbers on the underside of the bait. 118 NATURE QUOTE “But especially he loved to run in the dim twilight of the summer midnights, listening to the subdued and sleepy murmurs of the forest, reading signs and sounds as a man may read a book, and seeking for the mysterious something that called—called, waking or sleeping, at all times, for him to come.” — Jack London, The Call of the Wild A GIFT BEYOND MEASURE I DIDN’T KNOW THAT I was lucky enough to grow up on a Southwest Missouri farm with no TV and no video games because there was no such thing, and plenty of time between school and chores to fish, hunt and explore the outdoors. The flattened facial disk of an owl funnels sound to the bird’s ears and magnifies it as much as 10 times to help them hear noises we humans can’t detect. My grandpa and dad were too busy trying to scratch out a living, so I taught myself through going out and doing it. In today’s world, over 50 percent of all families are single-parent families. That means a lot of kids are growing up with a mom or dad who is too busy trying to make ends meet and no one to teach them the wonders of the outdoors. BAKING SODA On camping trips, the baking soda you use for cooking can also substitute for the toothpaste and the deodorant you forgot at home. My challenge to each of you adults who love the outdoors is to take a kid on your next fishing, boating, hunting, camping, hiking or canoeing adventure and keep taking them with you as many times as you can You’ll be giving them and yourself a gift beyond measure. FISH JERKY • • • • • • 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound trout, perch, striped bass or pike fillets, cut into 1- inch wide strips lengthwise Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic and pepper. Heat over low heat and stir until sugar melts. Remove immediately from heat and cool to room temperature. Place fish in a zip-top bag. Pour mixture into the bag, squeeze out the air, and toss to coat all of the fish strips. Refrigerate 4 hours. Remove fish from the marinade and pat dry. Place on dehydrator racks, strips not touching so air can circulate, and follow manufacturer’s directions to dry jerky to the level you prefer. Fish jerky may also be dried on racks in the oven on its lowest setting or in a smoker. Makes about 1/3 pound fish jerky. Store fish jerky in a sealed plastic bag and keep refrigerated. June 2016 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 119 Where are we now... Send us your pictures! If you would like to see your pictures in our pages, just email us a photo of you and the magazine to [email protected], (in a high resolution please). Remember to include full names of everyone in the photo, where and when it was taken and where you live! Call 417.455.9898 for more information. February 2016: Sisters Lola Walkinshaw from Joplin, MO, and Peggy Bates from Goodman, MO, on a cruise to the Bahamas on the beautiful Carnival Magic. The cheerleading coaching staff from The Flip Shop gave the athletes a little time off from practice to enjoy the beach while in Tampa, Florida. Stacey Bouma-Johnson, Payton Johnson, Kayla Windsor and Scott Windsor Lauren Guthery at the Korean Folk Village right outside of Seoul in South Korea. Lauren visited South Korea in May 2016 with the PSU Delegation Club. Two Flip Shop competitive cheerleading teams attended the prestigious D2 Summit - National Small Program Championship in Tampa, Florida. But it wasn’t all hard work for this group of athletes who took a little time to relax at the beach! Back row: Emilee Bopp, Halle Hurd, Quinn Smith, Elizabeth Hargis, Liv Taylor, Bella Baker, Shannon Bowman, Jaynee Pryor, Macey Caldwell, Avinee Jones, Payton Johnson, and Kayla Windsor Front Row: Bailee Evans, Hannah Cantrell and Derek Bowman, Grace Elliot Top girls: Abry Stayten, Kamryn Worden, Lia Taylor. 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