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SMTO
contents October 2013
Photo by Artistic Expressions
features
About the Cover
At the age of 20, Sara Camerer, owner of
CAMCOR Environmental, lost her mother
to cancer. Twenty-five years later, Sara
wears a pink hard hat to honor her mother
and spread awareness of breast cancer.
Photo by Artistic Expressions
on the cover
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Life’s Best Lessons
Are Often Taught Too Soon
Breast cancer is the most common cancer
among women in the United States,
impacting 1 in every 8 women. October is
Breast Cancer Awareness month, and we
have featured several area women whose
lives have been touched. They share their
personal journeys of loss, strength and
survival with us.
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FEATURING Carthage
32 The Big Picture - Maple Leaf Festival on the Carthage Square
34 “All My Customers Are My Friends”
35 Maple Leaf Festival Schedule of Events
36 Mid America RV Has You Covered
37 Medicine H.A.T. Horse Assisted Therapy
38 Carthage Business Spotlights
41 Nixon Recognizes Leggett, Flex-O-Lators
42 Whitney Scott Photography
Discover Branson
22 Tony Orlando’s Yellow Ribbon Salute: Hope and Homecoming
24 A Grand Success Story
28 Get Outta Town! Discover Branson
30 What’s Hot in Branson October 2013
31 Wesley Fox: Hauntings Anyone?
Home Living Design Guide
61 Whether building, remodeling or shopping for home décor,
you’ll find everything you need to make any living space uniquely
and comfortably yours.
62 Builder Profiles
72 Dream Makers
in every edition
other great reads
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE OZARKS
10 Cultural Arts and Entertainment Calendar
11 Calendar of Events There are so many great things to
16 The Haunting of Spooklight
18 Family Arts Festival Coming to Bartlesville October 12
20 Come Spend a Day at the Farm
46 Things We Love
48 A Portrait of Downtown Joplin
109 October is Adopt A Shelter Pet Month
112 They Go By, ‘Bearly’ Noticed
do in October it’s almost spooky! Enjoy the gracefulness
of hot air balloons in flight; history comes alive at a reenactment or heritage festival; kick up your heels at a
block party or country hoe-down; treat your pet to Paws
in the Park; support a breast cancer awareness fundraiser;
pick a pumpkin; get a good scare at a haunted house;
don’t forget the apple butter; and marvel at the beauty of
the autumn leaves compliments of Mother Nature.
56 Faces & Places
HOME/LIFESTYLE
49 Tastes of the Four States - Lumpy’s BBQ:
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The Perfect Combination of Food, Family and Fun
58 Your House…Your Home - Fun Fall Decorating with
Pumpklins
108 This Wasn’t in the Manual! - You Are Invited
110 The Great Outdoors - Larry has tips on everything
from fall fishing and hunting to smart phone applications!
Can you find the Eagle?
Every month, readers are invited to find the eagle photo
hidden on one of our many pages.
Email [email protected] with the page
number and spot that you found the Eagle. Submit your
entry by the 15th of the month. A winner will be drawn
each month from all the correct entries and will receive
a gift certificate from an area retailer. Only one entry per
household please. Good luck!
HEALTH and Breast Cancer Awareness
81 Meet the DoctorsTM - Meet Our Area’s
Medical Professionals
93 Working God’s Plan
96 Bosom Buddies
98 Pink Passion
100 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Events
101 Could Breast Cancer Survivors Be More
At Risk For Thyroid Disease?
103 Health Events
105 October is Celiac Disease Month
106 The Future of Healthcare: Robots
Congratulations to Judi Steele of Joplin, MO, winner of the September
edition “Find the Eagle” contest. Judi wins a $20 gift certificate to Rib
Crib BBQ in Joplin, MO. The Eagle was in two places in the September
edition. It was on page 14 in the Neosho Fall Festival ad hiding in the
cornucopia, and also on page 28, where Gavin is holding the March
edition of SMTO with the eagle on the cover.
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Treasures…
Family, Friends
and Community
We each have treasures in our life, things we enjoy and things we love. When I apply the word
“treasure” to this issue, I come up with a Top 10 Treasures of October list:
1. I treasure this time of year. The days are cooler, the trees are filled with an array of orange
foliage and I am reminded of why I love living in this area. In the 4-States, we have the
privilege of experiencing four seasons and all the fun and joy they bring us.
2. We live in a region that not only has communities, but believes in “community.” We
support each other and we invest in our towns. One of our greatest treasures are our festivals
and activities from Maple Leaf, Apple Butter, arts and farm festivals, musicals, exhibits,
marathons, craft shows, Halloween events and more! There is so much to treasure, and we
have all the dates and times for you on our pages!
3. I treasure our location. We live in an area where we often run into family and friends while
grocery shopping, but we also have access to larger communities with great entertainment
within an hour or so. Branson has exciting shows, nice hotels, places to eat and many activities
including inside and outside water parks, go carts, amusement parks, shopping and more.
4. I treasure our locally owned businesses that fill the pages of each of our issues. Without
the support from every one of them we could not share all these area treasures with you.
They offer the greatest merchandise and services available and are simply great people to do
business with!
5. I treasure the 17 area builders, retailers and service providers listed in the Design Guide
section. This will help you know who to contact when you are ready to remodel or rebuild.
6. I treasure our area’s 19 medical professionals who share their expertise and provide
excellent service to our readers. They heal, they teach, they discover and they care!
7. I treasure my friends in the community who support Breast Cancer awareness and treasure
our chests. Everyone has been affected in some way by this disease and on pages 93-100,
you can read the stories of women who have lost, fought and even survived. On our “Pink
Passion” pages, you can also find events scheduled for mammograms, support groups and
more!
8. I treasure our nonprofit organizations and all they do for the communities. For example, we
are a proud sponsor of Ozarks Public Television’s WineFeast. Join us Sunday, October 13 at
Joplin Holiday Inn to support public television in our region.
9. I treasure our readers and my wonderful staff for allowing me the opportunity to live my
dream. This has been the most powerful, rewarding experience of my life.
Contemporary or
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style or budget, our staff
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10. Last but not least, I treasure my family. My time with my family is the most important
of all. I cherish the long weekends in Branson, dining out, shopping with my sisters and
daughters, visiting our beautiful parks and just hanging out on family movie night. Those
moments mean the most.
I hope you enjoy our October edition and find the time to enjoy all of the treasures we bring
you in this issue, as well as those treasures found in your life. See you at the festivals!
Lee Radcliff
Editor/Publisher
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Fayetteville, AR
October: The Art of Life Styles Series – “Characters,” 9 am,
Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain Street. Reception
October 18. Monthly exhibits feature work done solely by Life Styles
clients. Call 479.521.3581.
October 7: UA Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony Concert,
7:30 pm, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. Call 479.443.5600.
October 18-20: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, 7 pm, Baum
Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson. Call 479.443.5600.
Columbus, KS
October 1-30: Joplin Regional Artists Coalition Fall Show “Changing Colours,” 9 am-6 pm, Maple UnCommon Hotel & Gallery,
120 E. Maple. Works by 50 artists on display. Sale and reception 5-9
pm October 19. Call Linda, 417.438 5931 or call 620.429.3130.
Carthage, MO
October 4-6 & 11-13, Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, 6:30 pm,
Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre, 2466 W. Old 66 Blvd. Sunday matinee
12:30 pm. Call 417.358.9665 or visit www.stonesthrowdinnertheatre.
webs.com.
October 11-27: “Two Friends Painting,” Hyde House Gallery,
artCentral, 1110 East 13th Street, Fridays and weekends through
October 27. Oil paintings by artists Larry Clingman, Bixby, Oklahoma,
and John Mills, Neosho, Missouri, with works by Lamar, Missouri
artist Annabelle Fuhr in the Member Gallery. Artist’s reception
October 11. Free. Call 417.358.4404.
October 14-15: “Painting the Impressionistic Model,” Cherry’s
Custom Framing and Art Gallery’s new location at 311 S. Main
on the square. A two-day figurative workshop in conjunction
with the Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition. $225/person.
Space is limited. Call 417.489.3041 or April, 417.358.6329, or visit
www.southwestmissouriartalliance.webs.com Neosho, MO
October 12: 18th Thomas Hart Benton Four-state Regional
Art Competition and Two-week Exhibit, Crowder College,
presented by the Southwest Missouri Art Alliance. Entries in both
Professional and Emerging categories have chance to win $500.
$20 first entry, $25 second. Open to artists 18 years and older;
original works only. Call 417.489.3041, 417.358.6329 or visit
www.southwestmissouriartalliance.webs.com . Joplin, MO
October 11-13: “Pagliacci,” 7:30 pm, Sunday matinee 2:30 pm,
Taylor Performing Arts Center, 3950 E. Newman Road. Ruggiero
Leoncavallo’s opera of jealousy and revenge sung in Italian with
English subtitles. Free. Call 417.625.9393.
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Spiva Center for the Arts, Third and Wall. Galleries and gift shop hours:
10 am-5 pm Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 pm Sunday, closed Mondays and
major holidays. Suggested voluntary donation for admission to AT&T
Main Gallery is $2 adults; $1 children. Call 417.623.0183. Complete
listing of classes at www.spivaarts.org. Early registration recommended.
Classes:
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Preschool Mommy & Me Art, 11 am-12 pm.
Ages 3-5. Cost: $5. Parents must stay with student.
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Creation Station, 3:45-5:15 pm. Ages: 6-12.
Cost: $5 per class. Experiment with a variety of media and explore the
galleries.
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Memories in the Making™, 10 am-12 pm,
free. An art experience centered on the expression of creativity through
painting for those dealing with memory loss. Call 800.272.3900.
October 12: Halloween Fused Glass Sun Catchers, 1-3 pm. Ages
9-adult. Cost: $25. Wear close-toed shoes.
October 12: 2nd Saturday (a.k.a. Pinterest® Anonymous), 7-9 pm.
Ages 18+. Cost: $20/person. Bell Jars – change an ordinary canning jar
into a light, a soap dispenser, and a hillbilly wine glass.
October 19: Tools in Motion “Build It” Class, 1-3 pm. Ages 6-12.
Cost: $15.
October 26: Halloween Family Fun Day, 11 am-2 pm. All ages.
Cost: $5 per photo.
Exhibits:
Through November 3: Tools in Motion: Works from the Hechinger
Collection - Regional Gallery. Tools are transformed into witty, lighthearted works by leading 20th century artists.
Through October 25: 2013 Small Works Auction-Regional Gallery.
Spiva artists contribute original works in every medium no larger than
12” x 12” for this annual auction to benefit Spiva Center for the Arts.
October 1-31: The White Vase: Photographs by Mary Ann SoerriesUpstairs Gallery. A graduate of New York Institute of Photography
and Rocky Mountain School of Photography, Soerries has gained a
reputation for macro photography of flowers.
Bartlesville, OK
October 4: Unexpected Surfer Boys, 7:30-9:30 pm, Bartlesville
Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd. Wear your favorite beach
attire and enjoy classic hits from the Beach Boys. The second half of
the program is a Tribute to Broadway featuring songs from familiar
shows. Call 918.977.7190.
October 12: Price Tower Family Arts Festival, 10 am-4 pm, Price
Tower Arts Center, 510 Dewey Avenue. Hands-on crafts and games for
kids of all ages to enjoy with their families. Call 918.336.4949 or visit
www.pricetower.org.
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and must be received by the 5th of the month prior to the month of
the scheduled event.
Fayetteville, AR
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: Farmers Market, 8 am12 pm. Over 60 vendors. Visit www.fayettevillefarmersmarket.org.
October 3: First Thursday, 5 pm, Downtown Square. Outdoor art
walk, live music, charity beer garden, and free access to visual and
performing art at participating galleries and art-related venues.
Visit www.firstthursdayfayetteville.com.
Rogers, AR
Every Saturday and Wednesday: Farmers Market, 7 am1 pm, Frisco Park. WIC and food stamps accepted from qualifying
vendors.
Every Saturday: Pickin’ in the Park, 6 pm, Frisco Park, Downtown
Rogers. Bring acoustic instrument and lawn chair; enjoy gospel,
country and bluegrass music. Visit www.rogerslowell.com/events.
October 18: 3rd Friday Art Walk, 5-9 pm, Historic Downtown Rogers.
Music, food, and businesses open late. Visit www.poorrichardsart.com.
Springdale, AR
October 3-6: Fall Carnival, 5 pm, Parson Stadium, 1423 E. Emma.
Fall Carnival at the Rodeo of the Ozarks. Pride of Texas brings rides
for all ages! Armbands available. Call 479.756.0464.
Baxter Springs, KS
October 5: City Wide Rummage Sale, 8 am. Call 620.856.3131.
October 12-13: Route 66 Cruise’n 2nd Annual Car, Truck and
Motorcycle Show, Downtown. Swap meet, live music featuring
the Rumblejetts, Mamma’s Blue Dress and Brush Creek. Call
417.894.1946.
October 13: Mother Road Marathon, 7:30 am, 8933 SE 50th Street.
This unique course takes runners through Oklahoma, Kansas and
Missouri along the famed historic Route 66. Call 417.625.4789.
Cato, KS
October 25-26: Cato Days. Friday offers activities for students
with historical presentations centered on Southeast Kansas in
the 1800s. Saturday’s events open to the public include music,
reenactments, hay rack ride, and visit to historical cemeteries. Visit
www.catoschool.com.
Columbus, KS
October 5: Miss Columbus Pageant, 7:30 pm, Columbus High
School auditorium. Call 620.429.1492.
October 11-13: Columbus Hot Air Balloon Regatta. Friday night
glow, Saturday and Sunday morning lift offs, Saturday afternoon
lift-off; weather permitting. Industrial Park on South Highway 69.
Call 620.429.1492.
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October 12: Columbus Day Festival, 9 am-4 pm, Downtown
Square. Car show, quilt show, children’s corner, entertainment,
old time farm equipment, craft fair. Evening street dance with the
band “DropOuts” and tractor pull. Call 620.429.1492.
Franklin, KS
Every Thursday: Farmers Market, 4-6 pm, Franklin Community
Park, 502 S. Broadway. Shop under the shade of the pavilion. Call
620.249.9333.
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October 2-December 30 : Miners Hall Museum Special
Exhibit: “Slovenes in Southeast Kansas,” 10 am-3 pm, 701
South Broadway. Free. Visit www.minershallmuseum.com.
Girard, KS
October 11-12: Girard Homecoming: Pep rally, homecoming
football game, Saturday morning parade and all day events
around the historic Square.
Parsons, KS
Every Tuesday and Saturday: Farmers Market, Tuesdays
4-6 pm; Saturdays 7-10 am, 1618 Broadway, downtown. Call
620.421.7030.
October 4-5: Farm Heritage Celebration, 8 am, Tolen Creek
Park, Hwy 400 & Hwy 59 Junction. Free. Call 620.421.6500 or visit
www.farmheritagecelebration.com.
October 17-19: Balloons, Bikes, Blues & BBQ, 8 am, Tolen
Creek Park, Hwy 400 & Hwy 59 Junction and Forest Park, 13th
Street & Broadway Avenue. Free activities for the whole family;
hot air balloons; barbecue cook off. Call 620.421.6500 or visit
www.visitlabette.com.
Pittsburg, KS
October 5: Pitt State Homecoming: 2 pm, Pitt State Gorillas take
on the Abilene Christian Wildcats. Events include homecoming
parade at 9 am; Chicken Wars tailgate at 11:30 am; homecoming
awards at 12 pm; big game at 2 pm. Call 620.231.7000.
October 24-26: PSU Theatre presents “The Dinosaur Musical,”
8 pm, Memorial Auditorium. When a meteor collides with Earth,
the dinosaurs sign a peace pact called the Treaty of Meat … but
then the troubles begin! A delightful family musical described
as a “charming and amusing musical comedy … full of witty
wordplay.” Call 620.235.4716.
October 31: Art Walk, 5-9 pm. Event showcases local talent and
downtown businesses. Call 620.231.1000.
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Carl Junction, MO
October 5: Carl Junction Fall City Wide Sale, 8 am. Free maps of sale locations available
at any CJ Chamber of Commerce business. Visit www.carljunctioncc.com; Carl Junction
Chamber of Commerce Facebook page; or call 417.649.8846.
October 12: Downtown Block Party, 10 am-5 pm, 100 block of South Main. Music,
inflatables, kid’s activities, car show, food and more. Call 417.649.8846 or visit
www.carljunctioncc.com.
Carthage, MO
Every Wednesday and Saturday: Farmers Market, 7:30 am-12 pm, Historic Square.
October 4 & 18: The Woodshed, inside Emporium on the Square, 7:30 pm. Live music
from two bands. $5 admission. Call 417.358.5620.
October 5: Annual Stamp/Postcard Show, 9 am-5 pm, Carthage Memorial Hall, Oak
& Garrison. Stamp and postcard dealers; beginners to serious collectors welcome. Free
admission. Call Marlin Willoughby, 417.358.3593.
October 11-20: Maple Leaf Festival. See schedule of events for the
47th Annual Maple Leaf Festival on page 35. Call 417.358.2373 or
visit www.CarthageMapleLeaf.com.
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/gwac.
October 5-6: Expressions of the Soul, 1 pm. This program looks more closely at Carver
the artist and how his artistry brought joy to his life.
October 12-13 Epitaphs & Engravings, 1 pm. Learn about the symbols and engravings
found on headstones at the Carver Family Cemetery.
October 19-20: Archeological Investigations, 1 pm. Celebrate International Archeology
Day at the park. Artifacts available for viewing during this program about archeological
investigations at the park. A park ranger will discuss the information that can be collected
from artifacts and the importance of maintaining a collection.
October 26-27: Agricultural School on Wheels, 1 pm. The Jesup Wagon, also known
as the Agricultural School on Wheels, carried many useful supplies to southern farmers.
Joplin, MO
Every Wednesday: Farmers Market, 4:30-6:30 pm, Memorial Hall parking lot, 7th &
Joplin. Call 417.624.0820, ext. 203.
October 4: Joplin Woman’s Club, 12 pm, Twin Hills Golf and Country Club. Luncheon
presented by Rhonda Friar, the Scarf Lady. Contact Lorraine Whittington, 417.623.3290.
October 5: Heartland Doll Club Show & Sale, 9 am-3 pm, Joplin Senior Citizen Center,
2202 Jackson Ave. Antique, modern and reproduction dolls, bears, collectibles, supplies,
clothes and related items. $4 admission. Call Gene Whittenback, 417.438.4627, or Betty
Wirick, 417.781.7956.
October 5: Route 66 Coin, Gold & Silver
Show, 9 am-4 pm, Continental Banquet
Center, 2802 N. Rangeline Road. Specializing
in gold and silver; lots of vendors. Call
620.423.6600.
October 5: Paws in the Park/Show’n the
Love Ride, 9 am-1 pm, Joplin Humane
Society, 140 Emperor Lane. Grab your pooch
and head out to the Joplin Humane Society’s
12th Annual Paws in the Park celebration.
One-mile fun walk, food, games and vendors.
Call 417.523.3642.
October 9: Get Acquainted Coffee, 9:30 am,
at the home of a member. Call 620.674.1070 or
417.673.0220, or visit www.joplinwelcome.org.
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October 13: Mother Road Marathon, 7 am3 pm, Joplin Athletic Complex, 3301 West 1st
Street. The Mother Road Marathon is the only
race in the country where marathon runners
can run through three states along historic
Route 66. Prizes, medals awarded. Age group
awards for ages 16-75. The 26.2 mile course starts in Commerce,
Oklahoma and winds through Quapaw, Oklahoma; Baxter Springs,
Riverton and Galena, Kansas and ends in Joplin, Missouri. Call
417.625.4789.
October 11: 2013 Concert Series: Wynonna & The Big Noise,
8 pm, Downstream Casino Resort. Tickets: $40 and up. Call
918.919.6000.
October 17: Third Thursday Downtown, 5:30-8:30 pm, Main
Street, 1st-15th Streets. Enjoy local art, music, entertainment,
food, unique retail shopping and special events each month. Call
417.310.3472 or visit www.downtownjoplin.com.
October 23: Newcomer’s Luncheon, 11 am, Red Oak II, Carthage.
Call 620.674.1070 or 417.673.0220 or visit www.joplinwelcome.org.
October 26: “Rhinestones and Rawhide,” 6 pm, Red Door Barn
Event Center, Highway 43. A country hoe-down with dinner,
bonfire, desserts, country store, square dancing demonstrations
and silent auction. Musical entertainment by Leon Troyer. Call
417.540.6313.
November 2: Chili/Vegetable Soup dinner, 4-7 pm, Generations
Free Will Baptist Church, 2301 Connecticut. Hosted by Joplin
Business Women’s Association. Tickets $6; dinner includes soup or
chili, drink and a dessert. Call 417.781.6138 or 417.439.4225.
November 2: Joplin Ducks Unlimited 43rd Annual Banquet,
5 pm, Joplin Elks Lodge. Dinner 7 pm, silent auction closes at 8 pm
followed by live auction. Advance tickets: $35 per person/$50 per
couple. Call Jim Pashia, 417.392.1199.
November 9: Celebrity Roast - Gary Bandy, 7 pm, Butcher’s Block
Event Center, 499 W. Fountain Road. Hosted by Heartland Crime
Stoppers, in conjunction with various sponsors. Celebrity Roast of
lifelong resident and KSN Chief Meteorologist Gary Bandy. Tickets:
$35 per person. Call 417.623.3131, ext. 477.
Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center - Open
Wednesday-Saturday, 9 am-5 pm, Sunday 12-4 pm, closed Monday
and Tuesday. Wildcat Park and nature trails open 7 days a week,
dawn to dusk. Programs require preregistration. Call 417.782.6287
or visit www.wildcatglades.audubon.org.
October 12: Itsy Bitsy Spider, 10-11 am. Learn about spiders
through stories, games, crafts. Cost: $5/child members; $10/child
nonmembers.
October 19: Yoga in Nature, 9-10 am. All ages welcome. $3 per
person members; $6 per person nonmembers. Enjoy exercising
at your own level beside beautiful Shoal Creek with Instructor
Connelaine Gustad. Held indoors in inclement weather.
October 19: Night Hike, 7-9 pm. Learn about nocturnal creatures
such as bats and owls and how these creatures are adapted to
living in the dark. Members only; free.
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Lamar, MO
October 12: Wyatt Earp
Fall Fest, 9 am-3 pm, Lamar
Town Square, 1004 Gulf
Street. Old Geezers car
show, classic tractor display, kids’ activities, re-enactors, farmers
market, 50 vendors, downtown retailers open, handmade quilts on
display. Call 417.682.3595.
October 24: Fourth Thursday Music/Food on the Square, 4-8 pm,
bandstand and west side of square. Open mic 4-7 pm; live music
7-8 pm. Local art, food sales to benefit area civic groups, free bounce
house for children, Fast Eddie Hot Rod Cruise. Call 417.682.3595.
Monett, MO
October 7: Monett Senior Citizen’s Center Monthly Dance,
7-10 pm, 415 Dairy Street. $3 admission. Call 417.235.3285.
October 26: Heroes for Habitat 5k, 7:30 am, 203 Euclid Street.
Fun, healthy way to raise awareness and funds for further Habitat
projects. Awards ceremony, food, fun, and lots of giveaways. Call
417.235.2225.
Neosho, MO
October 4-6: Barnyard Days, Friday 12-6 pm, Saturday 9 am-6 pm,
Sunday 9 am-4 pm, Circle R Ranch, 10970 Old Scenic Drive. Arts
and crafts show, antique tractors, petting zoo and musicians. Call
417.451.3399 or visit www.circle-r-festivals.com/barnyard_days.html.
October 5: Neosho Fall Festival, 9 am-5 pm, historic downtown
square. Food and craft vendors; live local music; wagon rides; kids’
activities including fishing, games, inflatables, and art activities;
live theatre; art show; historical demonstrations; pet show and
adoption and more.
October 5: Neosho Fire Department 125th anniversary
celebration and Open House, 10 am-3 pm, Neosho Fire Station 1,
125 North College Street. Firehouse chili cook-off and food served
beginning at 11 am. Call Wes Franklin at 417.451.8050 or visit
neoshomo.org.
October 11-12: 6th Annual Run-What-Ya-Brung Dirt Drags,
presented by Covenant Motorcycle Ministry. 6 pm Friday, 9 am
Saturday, West 60 Cycle, 5 miles west of 71 & 60. Free camping, live
music, free vendor spaces. Saturday biker games and activities. $10
admission both days. Call 417.439.1992.
jarred and sold. Also crafts, parade, car show, games and food. Call
417.466.7654 or visit www.mtvernonchamber.com.
Webb City, MO
Every Tuesday and Friday, Farmers Market: 9 am-12 pm, under
the pavilions in King Jack Park.
October 5: Library Centennial Event Celebrating 1970-79, 2
pm, Webb City Public Library, 101 S. Liberty. PowerPoint slide show
and dance instruction including The Disco and The Hustle. Call
417.673.1154.
October 5: Concert/Dance, 7 pm, Route 66 Events Center, 21 S.
Webb. Front Page Band 70s Music, preceded by Pinocchio Show
Choir’s performing The Disco and The Hustle. Call 417.673.1154.
October 10: Annual Banquet & Webb City R-VII Hall of Fame
Induction, 6 pm, Butcher’s Block Event Center, 499 W. Fountain
Road, Joplin. Call 417.673.1154
Bartlesville, OK
Every Saturday: Farmers Market, 8-11 am, Frank Phillips Park at
corner of Frank Phillips Blvd. and Keeler Ave. Music, fun and friends.
Call 918.914.3791.
October 1-December 22: Woolaroc Fall/Winter Schedule
Begins, 10-5 pm, 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Road. Closed Mondays and
Tuesdays, Mountain Man Camp closes for the season. Animal Barn
open weekends. Call 918.336.0307 or visit www.woolaroc.org.
October 10: Oktoberfest, 6-10
Bartlesville Community Center,
SE Adams. German food, beer
fun! Live and silent auctions.
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October 12: Run The Streets
Woolaroc 8k Run and Fun Run,
8-10:30 am, Woolaroc, 12 miles SW on Hwy 123 from US 60. Runners
and walkers roam with the buffalo and deer as they compete in
the most scenic race in the Southwest. Proceeds benefit Run the
Streets, a running and mentoring program in Washington County.
Call 918.336.0307.
Grove, OK
October 5: Taste of Grand, 7 pm, Integris Medical Plaza, 900 E 13th
Street. Contact Kristi Wallace, 918.399.4392.
Mt. Vernon, MO
Miami, OK
October 11-13: 47th Annual Apple Butter Makin’ Days, 9 am6 pm Friday and Saturday; 10 am-4 pm Sunday. Apple butter is
cooked in large copper kettles on the town square before being
October 5-6: Silent Movie at the Coleman, 7:30 pm; 2 pm Sunday
matinee, Coleman Theatre, 103 N. Main Street. Featuring Dennis
James on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ. Call 918.540.2425.
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Discovered in 1886 by locals, the eerie giant ball of
light bounces through fields and forests, leaping over
fences and treetops, instilling fear and wonderment
in the nearby farmers. Some farmers even left their
homesteads, fearing their land was possessed by spirits.
Still a favorite attraction, the main haunting ground of
the Spooklight is a stretch of winding road in Northeast
Oklahoma on the old Quapaw Indian Reservation,
known as Devil’s Promenade Road. By the 1950s, the
tourist business was good for Spooky, the name Arthur
Meadows gave himself, so he put up a larger building
that not only held souvenirs, but also a pool table,
pinball machines, a jukebox and snacks.
Age finally caught up with Spooky, so he sold the
haunting business to his brother-in-law, Garland
Middleton, for an old Plymouth and an undisclosed
amount of cash.
Regaled with eerily unbelievable stories and cold soda
pop, sightseers kept returning to the museum, down
the old gravel road and woods that was home to the
mysterious luminous orb. Middleton had binoculars and
telescopes set up, facing the road, and for 10 cents a
peek, thrill seekers could look for the elusive light.
One of the oldest legends “explaining” the Spooklight is
of an old Indian who lost his head during a fight with his
wife...which she then hid. The Spooklight is his spirit,
forever searching for his decapitated head.
Yet another story tells of an old miner who was beheaded
in a mining accident. The Spooklight is his lantern
bobbing up and down over the fields as he searches for
his head.
Over the years, many non-believers have scoffed at the
idea of spirits as an explanation for the Spooklight. The
U. S. Corps of Engineers set up camp along Devil’s
Promenade Road during World War II in an attempt
to discover a logical explanation for the Spooklight.
Spending several weeks in the area, the Corps explored
caves, mineral deposits, nearby streams and highway
routes. They never came up with a convincing answer.
The Haunting of Spooklight
By Annie Stewart
T
he warm summer breeze coiled around hundred-year
old oak trees, gently luring the hiker to step inside,
to take a walk through her decaying forest floor, to go
deeper into the thick fog. One such daring adventurer
was Arthur Posey Meadows, who had heard stories of
the bewitching Spook Light during his childhood.
Meadows was so fascinated with the unexplained phenomena that after spending
several weeks camping in the area in the 1940s, he decided to stay.
He erected a small shack at the intersection of E50 and State Line Road, lining the
walls with newspaper clippings and photographers’ attempts at capturing the elusive
light on film. “Spooksville U.S.A.” and “Spookers Shanty Souvenirs” soon hung at
the front of the hovel.
Over 100 years ago the adjoining corners of Northeast Oklahoma and Southwest
Missouri staked a claim on the ghostly phenomena called the Spooklight.
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Several scientists have tried to explain the Spooklight
as gas from marsh grasses or old stumps, or by mineral
deposits. However, the Spooklight has remained
constant over the past 100 years, and if it was caused by
gasses, by now it would have either burned itself out or
at least changed. The Indians just said, “Leave it alone.”
After Arthur Posey Meadows’ death in 1971, and
Garland Middleton’s death in 1984, the Spooklight
Museum sat empty and was eventually destroyed by
fire.
Elusive and mysterious, the burning ball of light
continues to live on the old Devil’s Promenade Road,
inviting people to take a glimpse, haunting the woods
and the valleys, and wandering through the dampness
of the cool Oklahoma evenings.
From I-44, take exit 4 - Hwy 86 South. Follow
approximately six miles to junction Route BB. Turn
right on Route BB and follow the road until it ends.
Turn right again, go one mile, turn left on E50 Road
(also known as Spooklight Road). Approximately 1.5- 2
miles is the darkest and best place to wait.
Or better yet, just ask an old-timer where it is. I’m sure
he’ll know.
Halloween
Events
Rogers, AR
October 31: Frisco Station Mall Annual Spook
Fest & Trick or Treat, 6-8 pm, Frisco Station,
100 N. Dixieland Road. Safe environment; fun
activities. Call 479.631.0006.
Siloam Springs, AR
October 31: Downtown Merchants Trick or
Treat, 3:30-5:30 pm. Candy, treats, prizes!
Pittsburg, KS
October 5-28: Wood Farm Pumpkin Patch,
1122 South 200th Street. Open 3-7 pm Friday;
10 am-6 pm Saturday; 12-6 pm Sunday. Call 620.
249.5223.
October 25: Paranormal Tour, 10-12 pm,
Colonial Fox Theatre, 407 N. Broadway, led
by Jasper Haunts Paranormal Team. $30. Call
620.235.0622 or visit www.colonialfox.org.
Columbus, KS
Carthage, MO
Lamar, MO
October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 24-26,
30-November 2: The Fear Factory
Haunted House, 7 pm-??, $9; group
rates available. Call 417.793.0297 or visit
www.jomohaunts.com.
October 31: Halloween Hullabaloo, 3-6:30
pm, Lamar square. Trick or treating, costume
contest, hayride. Call 417.682.3595.
October 31: Treats on the Square,
3-5 pm. Call: 417-358-2373 or visit
www.carthagechamber.com.
Granby, MO
October 1-30: Renner Farms, 13507
Racoon Road, one-half mile south of East
Newton High School. Call 417.472.6199.
Joplin, MO
September 27-28, October 4-5, 11-12,
17-20, 23-27, 30-November 2: Wolfman’s
House of Screams, North of Joplin. $10. Visit
www.jomohaunts.com or call 417.437.5306
or 417.825.2005.
October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, &
31-November 2: The Twisted Forest, 601
Reddings Road. Open dark to midnight.
Tickets $10. Visit www.thetwistedforest.com
or call 417.208.9508.
McCune, KS
October 31: Children’s Halloween Party,
9:30-11 am, Joplin Public Library. Games,
trick-or-treat parade through the building.
Ages: infant-preschooler. Call 417.623.2184.
October 1-28: Hickory Creek Farms: 1-6 pm,
Saturday & Sunday, 426 South 30th Street. Call
620.632.4294 or visit www.hickorycreekfarms.com.
Every Friday & Saturday: The Manor
Haunted Attraction, 7 pm, 4706 Gateway
Drive. Call 417.206.0674.
October 31: Halloween Walk, 5:30-7 pm,
Downtown Square. Call 620.429.1492
Neosho, MO
October 31: Trail of Treats, 3-5 pm, Neosho
Square.
Seneca, MO
Every Saturday and Sunday through
November 3: Arwood Family Farms Fall
Festival, 9745 Crow Road, 11 am-7 pm
Saturday; 1-7 pm Sunday. Call 417.499.2141.
Oronogo, MO
September 28- October 31: Pathways Corn
Maze, 23895 State Hwy 96, open 6-11 pm
Friday, 1-11 pm Saturday and 1-5 pm Sunday.
Call 417.529.8508.
September 29, October 5-6, 12-13, 1821, 25-31: Barns on Haunted Hill Spook
House, Saturday & Sunday 7:30 pm-12 am,
weekdays 7:30-10pm. $10. Call 417.291.6102
or visit www.jomohaunts.com.
Bartlesville, OK
October 17-19: Spook-A-Rama, 6-10 pm,
Kiddie Park. House of Bogey Man and Wacky
Science Show. Call 918.336.5337.
October 23-24: Ghost Walk, 5:30-10 pm,
Hilton Garden Inn, 205 SW Frank Phillips Blvd.
Discover history and mystery of seven historic
downtown buildings. Call 918.336.0808.
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ABOUT PRICE TOWER ARTS CENTER
Family
Arts Festival
Coming to Bartlesville October 12
P
lanning is underway for the annual Family Arts Festival at Price Tower Arts
Center in downtown Bartlesville at 510 Dewey Ave. The free event, in its 11th
year, is set for October 12 from 10 am to 4 pm.
The day-long event includes hands-on crafts and games for kids of all ages to
enjoy with their families. Each year the Family Arts Festival includes a youth art
show. For the first time, festival coordinators added a sidewalk chalk art contest
to this year’s schedule as well as a zombie contest and a Thriller dance workshop.
As in years past, food vendors will offer refreshments at a nominal cost, free
musical performances, storytelling and other special entertainment that will
highlight some of the local talent. Additionally, regional artists will show, sell and
demonstrate their creations at an art bazaar. Applications for space at the bazaar
are still being taken. Please contact Deshane Atkins for more information by
calling 918.336.4949, ext. 113 or at [email protected].
Sponsors for the 2013 Family Arts Festival include ConocoPhillips, Doenges
Family of Autos, Keleher Outdoor Advertising, Debbie and Mark Haskell,
National Endowment for the Arts, Oklahoma Arts Council, Phillips 66, RCB
Bank, Schwegman Insurance and Financial Services, and Truity Credit Union.
For more information about the Family Arts Festival or Price Tower Arts Center,
please call 918.336.4949 or visit pricetower.org.
Price Tower Arts Center is open Tuesday through
Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from
12-5 pm, with guided Historic Tower Tours available
Tuesday through Thursday at 11 am and 2 pm; Friday
and Saturday at 11 am, 1 pm and 2 pm; and on Sunday
at 2 pm. Gallery admission is $6 Adults (ages 19-64),
$5 Seniors (ages 65+) and free for children 18 and
under and Price Tower Arts Center members. Historic
tour rates are $12 Adults (ages 19-64), $10 Seniors
(ages 65+) and Students (when presenting a valid ID).
Price Tower is Frank Lloyd Wright’s only realized
skyscraper design, located in the heart of downtown
Bartlesville. Completed in 1956, the tower was
designed to be a multifaceted building with living,
dining, shopping and work spaces. The top three floors
were restored to their original interior specifications
and can be viewed on a guided tour. Price Tower Arts
Center, through its generous donors, has been able
to return the historic building to its multipurpose
origins where it now houses a boutique hotel, bar and
museum.
Price Tower Arts Center is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated
to the historic preservation of Frank Lloyd Wright’s
only skyscraper, the Price Tower, while providing the
public with access and programming to keep the
spirit of Wright alive.
Additional information and upcoming events can
be found at www.pricetower.org. Event and tour
registrations, membership and donations can be
made by calling 918.336.4949.
Celebrate Fall in Bartlesville ... Wright in the Heart of Green Country
Fall Traders Encampment
October 4, 10am-5pm
Woolaroc Ranch, Museum & Wildlife Preserve
918-336-0307, Woolaroc.org
Fantasy Land of Lights
November 20-December 30
Johnstone Park, FantasyLandofLights.com
Grady Nichols
November 22, 7:30pm
Presented by
Bartlesville Community Concert Association
Bartlesville Community Center
918-337-2787, BCCAMusic.org
Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights
November 29-December 22, 5pm-9pm
Woolaroc Ranch, Museum & Wildlife Preserve
918-336-0307, Woolaroc.org
Bartlesville Convention & Visitors Bureau
201 SW Keeler, Bartlesville, OK 74003
918-336-8708 • 800-364-8708
VisitBartlesville.com
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What’s Happening in Miami!
October 3: Art Exhibit by Ted Watts at NEO A&M College
October 3: NEO Homecoming Royalty Pageant, 6:30 pm
October 4: Emerson Drive at Buffalo Run Casino
October 5: Quapaw Casino and Marc Crow Turnpike Dodge
Presents Professional Bull Riding
October 5-6: Silent Movie at the Coleman
Theatre, Dennis James on the Organ
October 5: NEO Homecoming Parade on
NEO Campus, 10 am
October 5: NEO Alumni Awards Banquet,
11 am
October 5: Trinity Valley CC Football at
NEO, 2 pm
October 10-12: NEO Theatre Presents “Who’s Afraid of Virginia
Wolf”
October 11: JB and the Moonshine Band at Buffalo Run Casino
October 15: British Flyers Remembrance Ceremony at G.A.R.
Cemetery, 2 pm
October 17: Cleveland at Miami Varsity Football
October 18: Classic Movie Night at the Coleman Theatre
October 19: Cisco College Football at NEO, 2 pm
October 24: Tracy Lawrence at Buffalo Run Casino
October 25: Curtis Grimes at Buffalo Run Casino
October 26: Xtreme Cage Fights at Buffalo Run Casino
October 31: The Great Boo Ha Ha, Downtown Miami, 5 pm
For more Miami event information, please contact
the Miami CVB at 918.542.4435.
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A
fter 40 years of raising four children
and farming, the Arwood family
of Seneca, Missouri, opened their home
to the public in 2010, hosting the annual
Arwood Family Farms Festival.
Along with their children and grandchildren, Howard and Jackie Arwood
operate the three-generation farm, raising registered Gelbvieh cattle.
Come Spend
a Day at the
Farm
By Annie Stewart
“Our family has had some really good times on the farm,” said Jackie
Arwood, “and now it has expanded to four generations. For several
years we hosted a get-together on the farm for over 100 guests from our
church. They always enjoyed it and looked forward to it the next year.”
After working 50 years in the steel business, Howard Arwood retired
and found he had more time to devote to the farm. “We decided to open
our farm to the public for a while each year,” stated Jackie. “In the past
three years we have seen a lot of people have their first hayride and
children ride their first pony. We answer a lot of farm questions and have
even made signs that are meant to educate and inform about farming.”
Not certain their farm would be entertaining enough to attract a crowd,
the Arwoods’ doubts were soon put to rest by repeated visitors.
“A lady said she had brought her grandson every week, and a family
with young children and teens said it was one of the best days their
family had ever spent together. We saw adults just pull up a chair and sit
for hours enjoying the country.”
While the children enjoy the corn crib and the hay maze, the adults
enjoy the hayride. The farm also features pony rides, goat and chicken
feeding, pumpkins, farm-grown mums, and country mini golf. This year
the Arwoods have added a hay pyramid with a 24-foot slide, pumpkin
slinger and a pumpkin catapult.
The Missouri Cowboy Poet Association will attend the festival the first
three Sunday evenings in October, and the King Family will play music
on Saturday evenings.
And if your tummy begins grumbling, the Snack Barn serves hot dogs,
chili dogs, Frito pies, nachos, BBQ sandwiches, cotton candy, funnel
cakes, snow cones and pies. On Sundays, a BBQ dinner is available,
including chicken, corn, cheesy potatoes, rolls, and macaroni and
cheese. Picnic tables are set around the yard for an enjoyable lunch or
dinner.
Visitors can purchase Fall Festival shirts, as well as other crafts by local
vendors.
The Arwood family offers private hayrides and wiener roasts to
groups of 20 or more, at $10 per person. Call Sarah for reservations at
417.499.2141 or email [email protected].
The cost of the Fall Festival is $5 per person, children two and under
free. The Arwood Family Farms Festival is open every Saturday and
Sunday through November 3. A portion of the proceeds will be donated
to the Seneca Food Pantry, and a donation will be made to the Missouri
Cowboy Poets Association Scholarship Fund.
Daily activities can be found at www.facebook.
com/pages/Arwood-Family-Farms-FallFestival/259546620730661.
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Featuring Branson
Tony Orlando’s Yellow Ribbon Salute:
Hope and Homecoming
By Kathleen Swift
Tony Orlando with Mike Huckabee and Montel Williams. Photo by Melanie Van Burch
This November 11 marks the 20th year that Tony Orlando will welcome veterans and their
families to Branson for a show dedicated to them and their service to our country. The
Yellow Ribbon Salute to Veterans, free for vets and a guest, is a cornerstone of Orlando’s
dedication to saluting the veterans who have served our country in both peace and war.
W
hen Orlando arrived in Branson in 1993, he approached the city
fathers about a veterans show that would kick off the holiday
season. At that time, there were no Christmas shows in Branson, and
Orlando was told, “There is no Christmas season in Branson.” But
Orlando convinced his performing friends, including Andy Williams
and the Osmonds, to give it a try for a week or two. “I did 40 days of
shows, with 2,000 people twice a day and we sold out!” said Orlando.
“The next year, 1994, Bob Hope opened the show with me on Veterans
Day weekend. I told him I wanted to continue his tradition of saluting
our vets,” recounts Orlando. Hope had no idea where Branson was,
but Orlando told him, “The people here have big hearts and the love
of God and country is very firm.” For that Veterans Day show Hope
brought along a semi of his books and CDs to sell in the lobby. “When
the show was over, Bob gave me a check and said, ‘Buy a van for a vet
in a small town who can’t get to the hospital,’ and that is what we did.”
Orlando first entertained veterans in 1973, at the Cotton Bowl when he
and Bob Hope welcomed over 580 POWs home from Vietnam. From
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that time on, Orlando has worked to give back to veterans and has
encouraged others to do the same.
You might say Orlando’s work started when he first recorded his hit
“Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree” on a rainy afternoon.
“I was just hoping to have a Hot 100 hit,” quips Orlando. He could
not know at that time how the song, written by Irwin Levine and L.
Russell Brown, would become a symbol of hope and freedom and
homecoming, or how it would influence his work for veterans. “I was
just the mailman who delivered the letter!” he adds modestly.
Orlando tells how the yellow ribbon came to be associated with our
troops and those held hostage. “During the Iran hostage crisis, Walter
Cronkite tied a yellow ribbon around a flag in the background of his
newscasts. Then Penny Langdon, the wife of hostage Bruce Langdon,
tied a yellow ribbon around her mailbox and said she wouldn’t take
it down until Bruce came home. From there the song took flight.”
And so did the tradition of using yellow ribbons to show hope for
those held captive and to show support for our troops. The song
Tony with Ollie North presenting the Yellow Ribbon Medal Of
Freedom Award to Tommy Lasorda. Photo by Melanie Van Burch
Tony Orlando
‘‘
A group shot from the very first Tony Orlando Veterans show with
some of the NAM-POW’S who attended.
I hope the whole country
could take the lead from
what we have here.
Love of God, family and
country is alive and well
in Branson.”
--Tony Orlando
• Hit the music charts when 16 years old
• Was the first vocal artist to sign with Epic
Records
• Served as VP of CBS Records heading the
April-Blackwood record label
• Has five #1 hits including Candida, Knock
Three Times and Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round
the Ole Oak Tree
• The Tony Orlando and Dawn show was the
first multi-ethnic variety show on TV
• Received three American Music Awards
and a People’s Choice Award
• Received a star on Hollywood’s Walk of
Fame for outstanding achievement in the
entertainment industry
• Has been named Branson’s Entertainer
and Vocalist of the Year
and the ribbons have welcomed home POWs from Vietnam, Laos and
Cambodia, hostages from Iran and troops from Desert Storm.
For Tony Orlando the tradition of saluting the troops is important. “I dream that
some day the whole country will set aside one day for vets. It could be Veterans
Day, Memorial Day or whatever day they decide. The entertainment industry
could say thank you for your service by providing a free day for veterans and
their families to enjoy themselves. It could happen in Branson, Silver Dollar
City, Disney World or Broadway. It would send a message to our military and
the world of what we think of our own.”
This year marks Tony Orlando’s last year performing at the Welk Theater
in Branson. He says, “I will do 20 shows in honor of 20 years in Branson.”
Although he will no longer be performing the Veterans Salute, he says there are
others who can take up the tradition. “The city of Branson has picked up the
torch, lit it, and it has a longer flame than I could have ever lit,” states Orlando.
“It belongs now to Branson and to the Ozarks and to the whole area. I was just
the sparkplug. I hope the whole country could take the lead from what we have
here. Love of God, family and country is alive and well here.” And that love is
alive in Tony Orlando too. “I will work with vets until the day I die.”
Orlando will continue to take his Great American Christmas show tour on the
road. He says, “I’ve been a road rat since I was 16, and I enjoy the different
cities.” But Branson and the Ozarks remain dear to Orlando. He will continue
to make Branson his home, and he hopes that he has been able to give back to
all in the area. “We in Southwest Missouri are all family.” Salute, Mr. Orlando,
for what you have given the veterans.
Tony with Eddie Beasley and Mike Ruben from
American Airlines. Photo by Paula Johnson
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Featuring Branson
A Grand Success Story
G
By Larry Wood
lenn Robinson worked as a microbiologist for the City of Springfield and had opened an
imports store on the side when he decided in 1971 to bet everything on the burgeoning
tourist town of Branson. He parked his pickup truck on a lot where a Wal-Mart store
was being built on the north side of Highway 76 and started selling pottery and other items
from Mexico out of the truck. Forty-two years later, it is safe to say that Robinson’s bet paid
off in a big way because his business has grown into an entertainment empire and one of
Branson’s best known destinations, Grand Country Resort.
In 1972, Robinson moved his business from his pickup truck to a tent. The next year he moved
from the tent to a shop located in what is now the Fun Spot building at the entrance to the
Grand Country property. In 1986, he bought the Wal-Mart building, remodeled it, and added
the 76 Music Hall (now Grand County Music Hall), indoor mini golf and the Bonanza Family
Restaurant.
In the early 1990s, 76 Music Hall became the first theater in Branson to offer three
different shows daily. About the same time, the CBS news show 60 Minutes did a feature
on Branson during the middle of the winter. It proved to be a boost to the town and
especially to Robinson’s enterprises because many restaurants and attractions were
closed for the season, and 76 Music Hall was almost the only game in town. The
national attention fueled the growth of Branson’s entertainment industry and
placed the spotlight on 76 Music Hall.
However, what seemed at first to be a boon to Robinson’s fortunes
soon turned into a detriment because of the many new businesses and
attractions that opened. Robinson initiated a series of strategic planning
sessions to assess how his business could best stand out from
the glut of competition, and he decided to make the
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business more family friendly. The 76 Mall Complex was thus converted to Grand
Country, boasting the world’s largest banjo and fiddle, and housing Missouri’s first
indoor water park, called Splash Country Indoors.
Today, Grand Country Resort is home to Grand County Music Hall, the Grand Country
Inn, Grand Country Buffett, Splash Country Water Park, Grand Country Fun Spot and
Grand Country Farm Mini Golf; and the business employs a staff of over 250 people.
Offering traditional country to gospel music and everything from comedy to a show
featuring amazing pets, the music hall still puts on three shows a day and nearly 1,000
performances per year. The water park is both indoor and outdoor, and it boasts features
like a three-level treehouse and a basketball play pool. The Fun Spot is a family
amusement center offering games like laser tag, mini-golf, mini bowling and bumper
cars. Visitors can stay where they play by checking into the Grand Country Inn, which
offers rooms at daily rates ranging from $79.95 to $129.95, depending on the season and
the day of the week. In addition to the country buffet,
other dining options at
Grand Country include Papa Grand’s Pizza, Glenn’s
Frozen Custard and
the Mining Company Grill.
New at Grand Country for 2013, Farm Mini Golf is
course laid out among whimsical and animated farm animals,
a windmill, ponds, a chicken coop and other farm structures.
2013 also marked another important occasion for Grand County
Robinson was presented with Branson’s Pioneer Award for his
many years of work in the community.
a mini golf
a horse barn,
The year
when
According to Jennifer Robinson, Glenn’s daughter and the marketing
director for Grand Country, we shouldn’t expect Glenn or Grand
Country Resort to slow down anytime soon. “It seems like every other
year he has a new project going,” she says, speaking of her father.
To book a vacation
or for more information
about Grand Country, phone
417.334.3919 or visit
www.grandcountry.com.
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Tracy, Glenn, Harley, Lee, Briana,
and Briley. Photo taken at Ashley
Nostalgia, in Silver Dollar City.
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.
Branson Balloon Festival
October 18–20, 2013
October 18: 5–9 pm
October 19: All Day 7 am–9 pm
October 20: 7-9 am
NEW LOCATION – Branson RecPlex
30 Hot Air Balloons representing 8 different states
Hot Air Balloon Flights and Competition - 7 am daily
Tethered Balloon Rides $10 - 6-9 pm daily
Balloon Glow - both evenings
Helicopter Rides - all day Saturday
Skydivers - Saturday evening
Powered Parachute Planes and other Ultralights
Remote Control Aircrafts
Food and Vendors
Live Entertainment from Branson’s best performers
Website: www.bransonballoonfestival.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bransonballoonfestival
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 417.699.0800
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Dixie Stampede
1525 W. 76 Country Blvd
800.520.5544
www.dixiestampede.com
The Price Is Right Live!
1984 Missouri 165 • 417.336.3575
www.welkresorts.com
“The Price Is Right Live,” at The Welk Resort Theatre, is
the live, on-stage, audience-interactive version of the
longest-running game show in TV history. Now you
can win valuable prizes playing the exciting games that
made The Price is Right so popular. Come on down!
Dixie Stampede is taking you
on a wild ride with the “World
Famous Racing Ostriches,” as
300-pound birds strut their
way to victory. Plus you’ll
enjoy 32 magnificent horses,
a stampede of buffalo, the
Rumble in the Treetops
lumberjack relay, equestrian
feats, friendly competition
and a fabulous four-course
feast. Reserve early.
Mel’s Hard Luck Diner
2800 W 76 Country Blvd.
Next to Kringles in the
Grand Village
417.332.0150
Mel’s Hard Luck Diner is the
home of Branson’s original
singing servers. Come let our
talented, professional singing
servers entertain you while you
enjoy great food and famous
desserts. The milkshakes are
thick, the burgers are big
and juicy, and the smiles are
abundant. Top off your meal
with Mel’s famous Root Beer
Malt!
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Worlds Largest Toy Museum & Attraction
3609 W. Hwy 76 • 417.332.1499
www.worldslargesttoymuseum.com
Over a million toys
Planes • Trains • Boats • Automobiles • Dolls
Toy Soldiers • Bicycles • Lunch Boxes • Cap Guns
Disney Super Heroes • Pedal Cars
and much more!
Open 6 days a week year round!
Admission only $9.95 for adults, Kids $7.95,
free for kids under 6.
Titanic Museum Attraction
3235 W Hwy 76 • 800.381.7670
www.TitanicBranson.com
Discover the Children of Titanic
…through the eyes of her littlest heroes
The Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson shows the world what it
was like to be one of the 133 children on board Titanic. This new
gallery is dedicated to the memory of the Children of Titanic!
Whipper Snappers
2421 W. Hwy 76
Located in the lower level of
The Great American Steak & Chicken House
417.334.3282
The place to go for all-you-can-eat lobster and seafood! The
dinner buffet, from 4 to 8 pm each night, is brimming with
whole lobster, crab legs, crawfish, gumbo, shrimp, clam strips,
baked fish and more! Limited menu available & kids menu.
Open seven nights a week.
The often-overlooked children’s stories about Titanic’s short voyage
are told through the words and actions of the children. You will be
captivated by their stories and inspired by their faith and hope.
Baldknobbers Jamboree Show
2835 W 76 Country Blvd.
417.334.4528 • www.baldknobbers.com
Tony Orlando’s Great American Christmas
1984 Missouri 165 • 417.336.3575
www.welkresorts.com
The Baldknobbers is Branson’s first show, which started in 1959.
Today the second and third generations carry on the family
tradition of delivering everything from today’s #1 hits, great
country music and lots of side-splitting comedy. Longtime
Baldknobbers’ fans and new fans alike love the Baldknobbers’
all–new show each year and appreciate the Baldknobbers’ family
traditions that have made this show popular from generation to
generation. Don’t miss the show that started it all.
Tony returns for his 20th and final season in Branson with this
beloved Christmas show. Don’t miss Tony singing all of his
hits, “Tie A Yellow Ribbon,” “Knock Three Times,” “Candida,”
etc., and when Santa pays Tony a visit, they celebrate the
true meaning of Christmas. A family favorite!
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Branson Ghost & Legends
Corner of Hwy 76 & Business 65
(Veterans Blvd.) Historic Downtown Branson
417.334.7004
www.bransonghostandlegends.com
Step into the world of spirits and the unknown for a 90-minute
tour, and hear about the ghosts and haunts on the streets of our
historic town such as Owens theatre, a shoot-out at the train depot
and more. Adults $20, children $11,
6 and under free. Come October
31 to experience ghoulish treats
in the office and a haunted motor
carriage tour, a 2.5-hour ride for
only $33 per person.
The Welk Resort Branson
1984 State Hwy 165|
417.336.3575 • www.welkresorts.com
Newly renovated for 2013! Our new renovation reflects the
comfort and beauty of the Ozarks. With our deluxe rooms,
indoor/outdoor water attraction The Splash-A-Torium,
indoor/outdoor hot tubs, on-site restaurant, 2,200-seat
theatre, mini-golf, activities center, fitness center and game
room, The Welk Resort gives you more!
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What’s Hot in Branson October 2013
Ozark Mountain Magic Throwdown,
In celebration of National Magic Month, Taylor Reed hosts the inaugural Ozark Mountain Magic Throwdown October 4-5 at Branson’s Masters
of Magic Theatre. Taylor is throwing down a challenge to magicians all over the world to bring their best close-up/sleight of hand magic to
Branson, Missouri, to help him raise money for children with life-threatening conditions. All ticket sales from the two-day competition, and a
portion of ticket sales throughout the entire weekend for The Magic & Comedy of Taylor Reed, will be donated to the Missouri Chapter MakeA-Wish Foundation. Call 417.337.7155 or visit • www.bransonsmastersofmagic.com/index.php/branson-magicians/compete.
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2nd Annual Fall Disability Awareness Event
This is a completely FREE event. There will be games, prizes,
food, entertainment, informational booths and more. The goal
of this event is to educate all people with disabilities and their
families in Taney, Stone and Ozark counties of the services
available to them. 10 am-2 pm. Event is at the Developmental
Connections Campus, 1625 E State Hwy 76.
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Ozark Mountain Monopoly
The 4th annual Ozark Mountain Monopoly will be held
Saturday, October 13 at 10 a.m. at the Best Western Branson
Inn and Conference Center next to Silver Dollar City. $20
player fee. For more information on this exciting event, please
call Zana Schafer at 417.272.8508 or
email [email protected]
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Branson Collector Car Auction
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October 18-19 is the 34th annual Branson Collector Car Auction, held at
the Branson Convention Center across from the Branson Landing. More
than 250 sports, muscle, antique and classic cars will cross the stage and
be offered for sale. General admission tickets are $10 daily or a 2-day
pass for $15. Tickets go on sale Friday at the Hilton, lower level under
the skywalk at 10 am on Friday and 8 am on Saturday. The auction starts
Friday at noon and Saturday at 10 am. For more information on this biannual event go to www.bransonauction.com or call 800.335.3063. 19
Local Artist Janet Stewart in Kringles
Personalizes Her Dough Ornaments
2800 W 76 Country Blvd Come see Janet Stewart in Kringles personalize her dough
ornaments just for you! Call for information: 417.337.5426.
According to Fox, after many unexplained
incidents his parents finally went to the church for
help, but the news of ghosts living in the Lowell
house didn’t go over well with church members.
As a last resort, his parents called Fox’s aunt, who
believed in the paranormal. After visiting the
home, the aunt confirmed to Fox’s parents that
their house had a haunting. Through research, it
was discovered there had been two murders and
two suicides in the house in the 1910s and 1920s.
Along with his fiancé and sons, Fox investigates
reports of hauntings across Missouri. “Once
I determine what the haunting is, I take my
evidence to our physic medium, Kelly Spurlock.
She views our investigation and leads us with
what she is seeing. Everything is then given to
Joe Eders, a member of the Branson Paranormal
Chasers, and the residents are called for an
interview. The family receives a blessing kit
which includes a St. Michael candle, a prayer
and four St. Michael pendants to bury on their
property corners. We always keep in contact with
our families.”
Fox believes a little bit of skepticism is healthy
for everyone.
Hauntings
Anyone?
By Annie Stewart
Don’t be so quick to shrug off those creaks and
groans of your house as normal: footsteps, knocks,
banging, rapping, scratching sounds; sometimes
subtle, sometimes quite loud...
Are the doors on your cabinets opening and closing on their own? Are the lights in
your house turning off and on, the television sets and other electrically powered
items going haywire?
According to Wesley Fox, director of Branson Paranormal Chasers and guide for
Branson Ghost and Legends, you are more likely than not experiencing a haunting,
or a visit from some resident ghosts. Whether or not they are friendly ghosts remains
to be seen.
Along with his team of ghost hunters, Fox investigates phenomena pertaining to
ghosts and hauntings throughout Missouri.
His fascination with the paranormal began when Fox was just 8 years old. “The house
was in Lowell (Arkansas) where we lived for about eight weeks,” Fox said. “My family
didn’t believe in ghosts. My parents thought if you believed in ghosts you had to be
crazy. Things just started happening from day one.
“Feelings of being watched, horrible nightmares for my sister; French doors opening
by themselves right in front of my sister’s eyes. I saw a little girl standing over my
bed, and I told my parents she looked like Laura Ingalls with braces on her legs.”
“Something I know for a fact is that all the
evidence in the world isn’t going to prove
anything to a skeptic, while a believer will accept
any evidence as enough. I go into every case
thinking we won’t get any evidence,” Fox said.
“But once you start getting orbs, mist or full
body apparitions, you know there is something
to what the client is saying.”
Fox is also a guide for Branson Ghost and
Legends, which are leisurely nighttime walks
lasting 90 minutes through historic downtown
Branson. Wandering through the dark streets
and alleyways, you will learn how downtown
Branson burned to the ground 100 years ago;
you will discover the ghost that haunts the
historic Owens Theater; and you just might
discover some ghosts from the past on your own.
“Branson Ghost and Legend tours are year
round,” stated Fox. “This year we are doing ‘haunt
and jaunt’ tours, meaning people can go out on
investigations with me and my team. The date
for this is October 26. Then on Halloween, there
will be a haunted tour bus ride.”
For information on Branson Ghost and Legend
Tours, call 417.334.7004. For information about
haunting investigations and Branson Paranormal
Chasers, go to Fox’s website, wesleyfox.weebly.
com, or send email to bransonparanormal@
yahoo.com. Fox is the author of “The Dark Craft”
and “House of Echoes.”
So don’t forget, when you’re walking up the stairs
to go to bed tonight, pay close attention to that
fleeting touch on your shoulder, or the phantom
of a whisper brushing across your cheek. You
may not be alone.
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Maple Leaf Festival
Carthage, MO
By John Hacker
The Maple Leaf Festival brings thousands
of area residents together to celebrate the
turning of the leaves and the end of summer.
Carthage has hosted the Maple Leaf Festival
for 36 years now. The week of activities
builds to a crescendo on Saturday with a
parade that draws crowds of upwards of
40,000 people to the city. The parade travels
from Central Park and around the square
to the Carthage Middle School at River and
Centennial. More than 200 floats, marching
bands, clowns, groups and other entertainers
wow the crowds that pack the square and
line the streets. After the parade, people
can eat to their heart’s content at the many
food vendors, get some Christmas shopping
done at the Maple Leaf Market a block south
of the square, and take in the sights and
sounds of a classic rural American fall festival.
Marching bands take to the K.E. Baker
Stadium at the Carthage Middle School
for the annual band contest, and musicians
perform on the square. It’s the largest such
gathering in Southwest Missouri.
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Jerry Reither, Grand Marshal of the 2013 Maple Leaf Parade, shows off
the latest piece of sports memorabilia he purchased recently (center
photo). His sports memorabilia collection is one of the things that
keeps him busy for those few hours when he’s not working at his gas
station or at H.E. Williams. Photos by John Hacker
Carthage business owner named 2013 Maple Leaf Parade Grand Marshal
“All My Customers Are My Friends”
By John Hacker
He works 14 and a half hours a day, his filling
station is a throw-back to a bygone era, and he
loves to drag race and collect sports memorabilia.
The Carthage Maple Leaf Committee’s choice of Jerry Reither as the Grand Marshal
of the 2013 Maple Leaf Parade met with dozens of approving comments on Facebook
and the approval of the customers who have bought gas from him at Reither’s 66 for
the past 51 years.
“I’ve been his customer for 48 years, and my dad and brother were his customers as
well,” said Paul Ingram, as he paid for his gas at Reither’s station at 401 S. Garrison.
“He’s the best there is; they couldn’t have made a better choice.”
Reither said he was reluctant to accept the honor. In fact he turned the Chamber of
Commerce down initially before talking to his children and his ex-wife.
“They said, ‘Go ahead, you should do it,’” Reither told The Carthage Press. “I’m just
running my business and I don’t need the attention.”
In its press release announcing Reither’s selection, the Maple Leaf Committee also
published a statement from the form nominating Reither.
“When we think of someone who represents the city of Carthage, Jerry fits the bill,”
the nomination read. “He represents the working class people of Carthage. He is the
epitome of a hard-working individual who has always cared about every person who
comes his way.”
Reither said he started pumping gas in 1962 at a station south of his current building.
He leased his current station from Ray Grace, founder of Grace Energy, in 1974 and
hasn’t changed much since then.
“It’s been 51 years since I started in this business,” Reither said. “My next birthday
I’ll be 70, and I just cannot believe that it’s gone by that fast. To me I feel like at 70,
you’re way down the hill. I knock on wood on my health, and I know you can get up
tomorrow and be sick.”
In addition to working 7:30 am-5 pm five days a week at the station, Reither has a
second job as a janitor at H.E. Williams where he works four hours a night.
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“With those two, I make a living,” Reither
said. “I haven’t had a vacation in a long
time. People say, ‘Aww, you can get
someone to work for you while you’re
gone.’ But I’ve got about 20 commercial
customers and each one is a little different.
Besides, I’m not a big vacation guy
anyway. I don’t need to go anywhere.
“I love my job,” he said. “All of my
customers are my friends. Since I’m high
(in price) on gas, they come here for a
reason — to be waited on.
“I have a lot of widowers that never learned
how to pump gas and then I have my
commercial gas. A few of my customers,
the husband sends his wife to be waited on
and he knows I pump their gas. I cater to
the people who want to be waited on, and
they’re willing to pay a little extra to get
that.”
The nomination form noted Reither’s
special relationship with the community
and his customers.
“Jerry also represents the neighbor that
each one of us is lucky enough to live
near in Carthage,” the nomination said.
“He may not be able to give large sums
of money, but he does give what each of
us needs…kindness, simple generosity
and heartfelt caring about each of us as an
individual.
“His customers are not just that; they
are his lifelong friends. It would be nice
to recognize Jerry now while he is still
working hard and serving our community
not only by pumping gas, but by showing
us that he is here to go the extra mile
for each of us. Let’s not wait until he is
retired!”
44th
Annual
Maple Leaf Festival
October 12-19
By John Hacker
The 44th Annual Maple Leaf Festival kicks off Friday, October 11 with an
Evening of Jazz with the Crowder Jazz Orchestra and Saturday, October
12 with the Maple Leaf 5K and 10K. It concludes Sunday, October 20
with the Maple Leaf K-9 Leap & Dash and Music, Magic & Mirth at the
Powers Museum.
The highlight of the festival, the Maple Leaf Parade, will be Saturday,
October 19. Its route begins on the historic downtown square and ends
at Carthage Middle School on River Street. The Maple Leaf Parade has
grown to become the largest parade in Southwest Missouri, attracting
tens of thousands of spectators and more than 200 entries, including
marching bands, classic cars, floats, clowns, politicians and others.
Food, craft booths and live entertainment on the square, the Maple
Market at Sixth and Main streets, and Willie Arthur Smith’s Marching
Cobras performing in the auditorium will provide a variety of activity
for this year’s attendees.
Other big events include the Maple Leaf Pageants October 13. The
Little Miss and Mister pageants, for boys and girls ages 2-4, will be held
at 3:30 pm, and the Junior Miss Maple Leaf, for girls ages 5-9, and Maple
Leaf Princess Pageant, for girls ages 10-14, will be held at 4 pm.
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The Maple Leaf Queen Pageant, the highlight of the day for girls ages
15-19, is slated for 7 pm. All these pageants take place at the Carthage
R-9 Auditorium on Main Street at the Carthage Junior High School.
According to the Carthage Chamber of Commerce, Maple Leaf started
in the late 1960s as a marching band competition and received its name
thanks to Mother Nature. Every year, surrounded by an array of glorious
fall colors, the city of Carthage proudly welcomes thousands of visitors
to this wonderful fall celebration.
Numerous events are scheduled throughout the day to entertain the
young and young at heart including Willie Arthur Smith’s Marching
Cobras, an arts & crafts festival, car and dog shows, quilt show, food
vendors and live entertainment.
The rest of the festival is filled with a variety of activities including a
5K/10K/family fun walk, beauty pageants, baby and toddler contests,
dog skill competition, chili cook-off and salsa competition, gospel sing,
and a lip-syncing competition. The Maple Leaf Festival offers family
style fun in a home town atmosphere.
For a complete schedule of events, visit
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Although we are a dealership that serves the greater Midwest,
we never lose sight of where home is.”
--Josh Schmutz, General Manager, Mid America RV
Mid America RV
Has You Covered
By Annie Stewart
Photo by Tina Smith
W
hether you are looking for
something basic or something
extravagant, Mid America RV of Carthage,
Missouri, has the RV for you. Serving
Carthage and the surrounding area since
2005, Mid America carries the finest RVs
manufactured in America today.
RV service, warranty and maintenance needs are all met at
MidAmerica. They also stock a range of parts, supplies and
accessories.
The local dealership has 15 employees and all provide the RV
owner with outstanding service. Your RV will always receive
the best of care by Mid America’s Master Craftsmen. From
roofs and appliances, to slide-outs and awnings, Mid America
is here to help with all service needs.
“Although we are a dealership that serves the greater Midwest,
we never lose sight of where home is,” stated Josh Schmutz,
General Manager. “Our local customers are incredibly
important to us because they not only choose to purchase RVs
from us, but we will also be their first call for all their service
and parts needs.”
Beyond providing unmatched RV care, Mid America RV of
Carthage supports many local charities, including Shriners,
Project ID, Art Feeds (a community of individuals dedicated
to the growth and healing of children through art) and Bright
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Futures, a program designed to guide community members to help less
fortunate students of the school district. The Carthage Tigers and the Cal
Ripken Youth Baseball teams are also sponsored by Mid America RV.
“Not long ago we took several RVs over to Columbian Elementary School in
Carthage for the last day of summer school,” Schmutz said. “The kids were
able to spend time in various styles of RVs and really got a sense of how many
different kinds of camping they can do.”
Aside from the economic contributions made through employing local people
and the tax revenue generated by Mid America, the company’s goal is to
reinforce what the native area is about.
“We strive every day to provide friendly, high-quality customer service and an
unmatched ownership experience,” Schmutz said. “Our customers are greeted
with a smile every time they visit. They see that we offer tremendous value in
all of the products that we carry, and we know our products well in order to
answer all questions.
“Every member of our staff is a professional at what they do – from the detail
department, our sales consultants, the skilled technicians, our management
team and our orientation specialists. Our customers from other areas always
compliment how wonderful their experience is, not only here, but also at the
other area businesses they visit.”
Customers are welcome to use Mid America’s online parts and accessories
catalog for browsing and purchasing the items they need for new or used
RVs, fifth wheels, toy haulers, Class C motor homes, camping trailers, folding
campers and travel trailers.
Mid America RV is located at 5439 S. Garrison, Carthage, Missouri; telephone
417.358.4640. Store hours and service department hours are 8 am until 5 pm,
Monday through Friday; and 9 am until 3 pm, Saturday. You may also find them at
www.facebook.com/MidAmericaRV and at www.midamericarv.com.
Medicine H.A.T.
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By Vicki Cash
rent Erwin will be the first to tell you he has a
checkered past. He is not particularly proud
of it, but through his journey of recovery from
addiction and alcoholism, he has gained valuable
insight that fuels his desire to serve others.
“I wish my life at times had gone a different direction,
but had it, I would not be in the position I am today to
provide the service I do. I’m pretty much an open book
about my personal life because that’s how this all came
about.”
Erwin says he benefitted greatly from his interaction
with Dr. Speck, a special horse he purchased 22 years
ago, and the unconditional love the animal offered.
“We believe there is no better medicine
than the spirit of the horse and Mother
Nature.”
--Brent Erwin
Erwin established and operated Medicine Hat Trading
Company on his ranch east of Carthage for 14 years,
offering trail rides, riding lessons and good oldfashioned family entertainment. He recently founded
Medicine H.A.T., Incorporated. Governed by a Board
of Directors, the organization obtained 501(c)(3)
nonprofit status, and began operation in July of this
year.
H.A.T. is an acronym for Horse Assisted Therapy,
which is proven to provide numerous benefits to
individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as children
and adults with developmental disabilities. Erwin
works in conjunction with various organizations such
as Joplin Association for the Blind, group homes and
mental health agencies to assist those with special
needs and individuals who learn of Medicine H.A.T.’s
services through word of mouth. He believes the horse
can facilitate the healing process for a diverse range
of circumstances including substance abuse, trauma,
domestic violence and more.
“Our mission is to provide a quality and safe
environment for people of all ages to promote growth
and healing physically, emotionally, mentally, and
spiritually regardless of ability to pay,” says Erwin.
“We believe there is no better medicine than the spirit
of the horse and Mother Nature.
“A war veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress
syndrome said the greatest thing about therapy sessions
with the horse is that the horse doesn’t talk back. That
really puts it in a nutshell. Sometimes people with
issues just need somebody to listen, not judge, accept
them, and interact with them in a way that they don’t
feel like they’ve been hurt again.
“Horses are not as harsh in their judgments as human beings. Some people tend to
take a person who already has self-worth issues, and instead of trying to interact with
them on a positive level, they start tearing into them. Next thing you know, they’ve
taken them down another level instead of lifting them up. In my opinion, once you
mount the horse, you’ve been lifted up. You come to a different level of seeing things,
experiencing nature and empowering yourself. It is a beautiful thing.”
The organization relies on tax-deductible, charitable donations to make services
available to those with the least ability to pay. To support Medicine H.A.T. in this
mission, or for more information, see their Facebook page Medicine HAT Inc, visit
www.medhattrails.org or call 417.246.5889.
Medicine H.A.T. provides trail ride adventures to those with special needs as well
as to the general public because, as Erwin says, “Anybody can benefit from riding a
horse.”
Medicine H.A.T., Inc.
Board of Directors
Kip Smith, President
John Petticrew, Vice President
Lisa Kafer, Secretary
Donna Harlan, Treasurer
Joseph Davis
Dan Trogdon
Deborah Woods
Cobb Young
Carthage
Business Spotlights
Mid America RV
5439 S. Garrison • 417.358.4640
www.midamericarv.com
We strive to bring you the best value for your recreation
dollar and do it in a fun, honest and professional manner.
Whether you are looking for something basic or something
extravagant, we have the RV for you. We have courteous and
knowledgeable sales consultants who are here to help you
find the one that is right for you. We take pride in not only
knowing our products, but also knowing the competition so
we can help you make a smart decision on your next RV. We
also have a full-service facility for all of your service, warranty
or maintenance needs
Between Friends
1200 Grand Ave. • 417.358.4111
Find home décor for a special touch, jewelry, food items,
clothing, scarves, fragrances, candles, baby and bridal items,
seasonal items and cards. Where trendy style, fun foods,
shared gifts and warmer conversation is… Between Friends.
Garrison Construction
Civil War Ranch
11838 Civil War Road • 417.237.0771
Whether you’re planning a wedding or a reception, looking
for the perfect venue for a company party or family reunion,
searching for the right place for an upcoming indoor or outdoor
event, the 73-acre Civil War Ranch has just what you need,
including the rustic country wedding barn, picnic pole barn,
picturesque pond and landscaped courtyard.
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2025 S Garrison Ave • 417.237.0221
Tom Garrison Construction, Inc., is locally owned and
operated in Carthage since February 2006. Specializing
in custom homes, remodels, insurance claims, commercial
structures and commercial remodeling, we offer over
35 years combined experience. We are licensed and
bonded in the four state area and a member of the HBA
of Southwest Missouri and the Carthage Chamber of
Commerce. Located at 2025 South Garrison. Our office
hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday-Thursday.
White Rose Bed & Breakfast
13001 Journey Rd • 417.359.9253
Coming to the Carthage Maple Leaf Festival? Then come to
the White Rose afterward. We have the largest certified sugar
maple tree in Jasper County. It’s over 100 feet tall and over
100 feet wide. While you are here, enjoy our Celtic Wine Fest
featuring several wineries. Buy your souvenir glass for $5 and
sample all the wines. Winemakers’ Lunch available. Tour the
home and vineyard. Punch down grapes in the winery. Stomp
some grapes and the kids can “bob for corks!”
Coachlight RV Sales & Service and Campgrounds
5327 S. Garrison Ave. • 417.358.7444
www.coachlightrv.com
Family owned and operated since 1968, we strive to be the
definitive traveler’s rendezvous. We are a stopping point
for many travelers, offering a large indoor sales showroom,
parts and service, and a full-service RV park. Coachlight RV’s
staff welcomes you for your RV needs and for overnight or
extended stays with us.
Beimdiek Insurance Agency
303 W. Third Street
417.358.4007 • www.beimdiek.com.
The expert team at Beimdiek can handle everything from basic home
and auto insurance to the most challenging business risks needed
in today’s complex world. Beimdiek’s unique approach to risk
evaluation allows for tailoring of specific solutions for each individual
or business. If you need solutions, Beimdiek has your answer.
Smith Midwest Real Estate
206 Grant • 417.483.1614 • www.smithmidwest.com
Our Mission Statement is “To achieve ambitious and sustainable
growth by earning the trust and word-of-mouth recommendation
of our customers, communities and friends.” Smith Midwest Real
Estate, located in historic downtown Carthage, is a seller-oriented
real estate firm focused on accelerated marketing and fast results for
our Southwest Missouri seller clients.
Lucky J Steakhouse & Arena
11664 E Fir Rd • 417.358.2370 • www.luckyjarena.com
Lucky J...It’s more than a restaurant, it’s an experience!
Of course Lucky J has the best food in town, but we also have
great family entertainment. From the fast-paced event of barrel
racing to team roping and everything in between, you will be
planning your next trip to Lucky J before your food arrives.
Restaurant hours are Monday- Saturday 5 pm-10 pm.
Carthage
Business Spotlights
Big Red Barn
Custom Carpet & Interiors
317 W. Centennial Ave. • 417.358.0737
Custom Carpet & Interiors wants to help you find the flooring
of your dreams! We will help you pick the right flooring for
your family and lifestyle. We provide custom showers, tile,
vinyl, wood, laminate, luxury vinyl plank and carpet. 40
5089 County Lane 138
417.358.2432 • www.brbrv.com
Enjoy our sprawling 27-acre RV park nestled amidst a forest
of mature shade trees and beautiful flower planters. Bring
your camera to capture lasting images of colorful butterflies.
Hike on the additional 127 acres of land behind the park.
Small but comfortable spaces are set aside for tent visitors,
and our over-sized pull through spaces were created for
today’s spacious motor homes with pull behinds. Hot coffee
and fresh-baked muffins are always in supply. Free Wi-Fi and
digital cable.
Nixon Recognizes
Leggett, Flex-O-Lators
By John Hacker
A
bout a dozen new jobs will be added at the
Carthage Flex-O-Lators plant, and the plant’s
parent company, Leggett & Platt, was honored for
hiring veterans and helping those who have served
our country.
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon was in Carthage on Aug. 14 to celebrate
a $5.1 million expansion of the Flex-O-Lators facility on the north side
of Carthage.
Leggett & Platt CEO David Haffner said Flex-O-Lators added on to
the south side of its facility to create new warehouse space and free up
space for new equipment to manufacture more of the automotive seating
components made at the plant. The new equipment will create about a
dozen new jobs.
“This expansion is just one of many we expect for this facility,” Haffner
said. “I wish we could go back and show you what this facility looked
like 25 years ago [compared] to what you see today. We’re very pleased.
We know it’s the type of investment that will keep us at the leading edge
of the industry we serve.”
Nixon met with company officials and local civic and economic
development leaders before taking a tour of the plant and speaking to
employees and the media.
He lauded Leggett & Platt for choosing to expand in Carthage.
“The competition for jobs of the future is global and it is fierce,” Nixon
said. “So we’re very proud that when it came time for Leggett & Platt
to decide where they wanted to grow, that they looked no further than
where they started, right here in Carthage.”
Haffner, who noted that his older brother worked at the Carthage FlexO-Lators plant for 42 years before retiring, said he was glad the company
could expand in its hometown.
“We’re very pleased to be expanding in Carthage,” he said. “This FlexO-Lators facility is critical to Leggett & Platt’s growth in the highly
competitive global automotive industry. Leggett & Platt began in
Missouri and we want to grow here. The state’s dedicated workforce,
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Gov. Jay Nixon, a Democrat, shares a humorous moment with the crowd,
especially local lawmakers Charlie Davis, Tom Flanigan, Bill Lant and Ron
Richard, all Republicans, at a press conference to honor Leggett and
Platt for expanding the Flex-O-Lators plant in Carthage.
central location and low taxes make Missouri a very attractive
location for business growth.”
Nixon also recognized Leggett & Platt with a Flag of Freedom
award for hiring veterans through the Governor’s Show-Me Heroes
program.
The Show-Me Heroes program, established by Gov. Nixon in
January 2010, is designed to connect military veterans with job
opportunities when they return home from service. Administered
by the Missouri Division of Workforce Development, Show-Me
Heroes showcases Missouri businesses that are willing and eager
to hire veterans. Employers participating in the Show-Me Heroes
program sign a pledge to ramp up efforts to reach out to, recruit
and interview veterans for job openings at their business. Leggett
& Platt employs 69 veterans in Missouri.
Local leaders also welcomed the expansion and the economic
benefits it will bring to Carthage.
“We’re very grateful for the support that Leggett & Platt has
received from Gov. Nixon, the Missouri Department of Economic
Development and officials in the City of Carthage and Jasper
County,” said Mark Elliff, president and economic development
director of the Carthage Chamber of Commerce. “Leggett & Platt
has been a strong corporate partner with Carthage for 130 years.
Their specialty divisions, like Flex-O-Lators, continue to produce
and develop innovative products in their areas of expertise. Their
leadership in innovation and commitment to Missouri are only a
few reasons why Leggett & Platt is a great and growing company.”
Since 1883
Leggett.com
SMTO
Featuring Carthage
Whitney Scott
Photography
After shooting 20 covers for Show Me the Ozarks
magazine, we thought it was about time we shared the
story of the artists who have captured some of our most
memorable moments. This month SMTO sat down with
David and Whitney Scott, owners of Whitney Scott
Photography based out of Carthage, Missouri.
SMTO - Tell us about your business. What type of work do you do?
We do a little bit of everything. We have a baby plan that covers the first
year of life; we photograph children, families, maternity and seniors. We’ve
recently cut way back on local weddings, but we are still available for destination
weddings, engagement sessions, fashion bridal and “day after” sessions.
SMTO - Any current projects you’re really excited about?
Yes! We’ve been focusing lately on doing more commercial work and just
signed on to create a powerful new ad campaign for Freeman Hospital.
We’re also doing a fundraising project with God’s Resort in downtown Joplin to
showcase the results of their amazing ministry. Those images will be on display at
Spiva Center for the Arts next April.
SMTO - You do a lot of teaching as well.
We love the opportunity to share photography with others. On the local
level, we’ve taught classes through Spiva Center for the Arts to children and
adults. We’ve also teamed up with our friends at Calotype Photography several
times to teach our popular half-day class called “The Clique.” On the national level,
we had the honor of being chosen for sponsorship by our professional lab, which
means they promote us and open the doors for teaching opportunities to other
professional photographers all over the country. Photography is a great hobby,
but it’s a tough business in which to be successful. It’s an awesome blessing for
us to be able to help other professionals do work they love AND be able to make
a living doing it.
Number one tip for taking
great photographs?
“Beautiful photography is about capturing
light. The best time of the day to capture
it is in the ‘golden hour’: those 60 minutes
before the sun sets when the light is
glowing and soft. Get out and play! Put
your subject in one spot and move all
the way around them, taking photos.
Notice how different the light affects the
face from various angles. Grab a piece
of white posterboard and try ‘bouncing’
the sunlight off of it onto your subject
to fill any shadows and put a twinkle in
the eye. Don’t try to be perfect. Learning
photography should be creative and fun!”
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SMTO - Your lifestyle is pretty unique. Not only do you both work from home,
but you also homeschool your two children. How do you manage to make it all
happen?
It’s not easy! The key is to have well-defined roles and a clear schedule
for when things are going to happen. David is the primary teacher for
homeschooling, while Whitney is the main photographer and business manager.
Thankfully, we both have a strong sense of humor (we need it often). We’re also
really committed to having the two of us be the primary influence in the lives
of our children rather than the world. With all the traveling we do, it’s nice to be
able to include family and make that part of our kids’ education. Last year we shot
back-to-back weddings in Florida and Louisiana and were able to meet David’s
parents for a vacation and road trip. The kids played on the beach with their
grandmother and toured a historical battleship with their veteran grandfather. It
doesn’t get much better than that.
www.whitneyscottphotography.com
www.whitneyscottphotographyblog.com
www.facebook.com/WhitneyScottPhotography
The Scotts at home
David, Whitney, Emma,
Ben and pup Lily.
Photo by Mark Neuenschwander,
9art Photography
SMTO
Apple Butter Makin’ Days’ Schedule of Events 2013
Featuring Mt. Vernon
Left: Gabe Ruffing
with children Hannah
and Dylan riding the
train.
Below: Christina Stica
stirring apple butter.
It’s Time for Some Apple Butter!
By Meagan Ruffing
T
he 46th annual Apple Butter Makin’ Days in Mt.
Vernon will take place the second weekend of October
this year. October 11 through October 13 will mark the
real feeling of fall for Mountaineers and visitors alike
as thousands of families come together to behold the
festivities of this tiny town’s biggest festival.
The festivities begin before dawn as members from
Round Grove Baptist Church start making apple butter
on the courthouse lawn. Kay Kahre will sing the national
anthem at 9 am, which will mark the opening of more than
400 craft booths. Craft booths will sell fun and creative
things such as pottery painting and assembling your
own monogrammed picture frame with your family’s
namesake, and a train ride for the kiddos will take them
around the courthouse square.
Sandra Brown of Halltown says she has never missed an
Apple Butter Makin’ Days. “I remember the booths didn’t
even go all the way around [the square].” Things Sandra
says she is sure to never go without are the caramel apples
and apple butter. “And my husband’s favorite dinner is the
steak dinner sandwich at the Cattleman’s Booth,” she says.
A family favorite for Christina Stica of Miller is stocking
up on apple butter to give to extended family at Christmas.
Christina says, “We used to always just go on Saturday for
the parade, but especially with little ones, it’s easier to go
on Friday afternoon when there are fewer crowds.”
Whether this is your first time or 20th time to Apple Butter
Makin’ Days, you will come to know that the same crafters
who come back every year are the number one reason why
people keep attending. While it is nice to see some new
faces and new booths, it is also comforting to know that
your favorite candle maker or cabinetry booth
will be back again and again to supply
you with another year’s worth of
goodies; just enough to get you
through to next year’s event.
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For more information about
Apple Butter Makin’ Days,
please contact Mt. Vernon’s
Chamber of Commerce at
417.466.7654.
Friday 10/11/13
Before dawn
Apple Butter makin’ by Round Grove Baptist Church begins on
the courthouse lawn
All day Carnival at Gibbs Park (southwest of the square)
6:30-9 am
Breakfast at the Mt. Vernon Senior Center (north of the square)
9 am
National anthem sung by Kay Kahre
BOOTHS OPEN
9:15 am
Bubble Gum Blowing Contest
9:45 am
Terrapin Race (southeast corner of the square)
10 am
Pet Parade
10:30 am
Apple Pie Eating Contest
11 am
Apple Putting Contest
11:30 am
Mt. Vernon High School Coquettes
Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull (northeast corner of the square)
12 pm
Brett Dudenhoffer, 12-year-old fiddler
Mt. Vernon High School Drama Club
1 pm
Talent Show Winners
Lawrence County Historical Society Museum & Adamson Cabin
Open for Visitors. Quilt show in chapel.
1:15 pm
Apple Butter Queen Crowning
1:45 pm
Nail Driving Contest
2 pm
Talent Show Winners
2:40 pm
Destiny Krempges
3 pm
Apple Pie Baking Contest Winners Announced
3:15 pm
Seeking Jonah
4 pm
Museum and Cabin Close
Mt. Vernon High School Cheerleaders
4:30 pm
Apple Throwing Contest
4:45 pm
TBA
6 pm
BOOTHS CLOSE
Saturday 10/12/13
Before dawn
Apple Butter makin’ by Round Grove Baptist Church begins on
the courthouse lawn
All day
Carnival at Gibbs Park (southwest of the square)
Laser Tag at Gibbs Park
6:30-9:30 am
Breakfast at the Mt. Vernon Senior Center (north of the square)
7 am
5k & 10k Run/Walk (starts at Eli’s Short Stop)
8:45 am
God Bless America sung by Jane Phillips
9 am
Parade
BOOTHS OPEN
10:30 am
Potter’s Wheel (Bluegrass Gospel)
12:15 pm
Riff Raff (Country/Rock/Blues)
1:30 pm
Crafter Awards & Parade Trophies Announced
1:40 pm
Brenda Meyer Band (Blues/Soul/Rock)
2 pm
Weenie Dog Races at Spirit of ’76 Park (north of the square)
3 pm
Sue Kennedy (Country)
4 pm
Museum & Cabin Close
4:30 pm
Ronald Ranford (Flamenco Guitarist)
6 pm BOOTHS CLOSE
Sunday 10/13/13
Before dawn
9:15 am
9:30 am
10 am
10:45 am
11:30 am
12:30 pm
1 pm
1:30 pm
2:15 pm
3 pm
4 pm
Apple Butter makin’ by Mt. Vernon Christian Church begins on
the courthouse lawn
God Bless America sung by Northside Baptist Church
Worship Service on Stage
BOOTHS OPEN
Christian Group
Lifebridge Assembly Church
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church Youth
Mt. Vernon Christian Church
Covenant Baptist Church
STIX – Kingsway Christian Church
BOOTHS CLOSE
Museum and Cabin Close
Dentistry for the Entire Family
BASIC DENTURES (SET)...$295
BASIC CROWN (UNIT).....$495
Family Dentistry (ages 4+) • Check-ups
Cleanings • Whitening • Fillings
Dentures • Crowns • Partials • Bridges
Delta Dental, MetLife, Guardian &
200 Other Dental Insurance Providers Accepted
CareCredit Financing Available
DENTAL
CENTERS
Dr. Hildreth & Associates
2 Locations:
MiD-AMERiCA DENTAL &
HEARiNg CENTER-HWY.
1050 W. Hayward Drive
Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
417-466-7196
800-354-1905
MiD-AMERiCA DENTAL &
HEARiNg CENTER-LOOP
558 Mt. Vernon Blvd.
Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
417-466-4554
800-372-4554
Dr. Hildreth & Associates are Missouri licensed General Dentists.
They are not licensed in Missouri as specialists in the advertised
dental specialty of Prosthetics.
Things We Love
Fancy Flamingo Flea Market
Webb City Florist & Greenhouse
Locally owned by Marcia Musgrove and Allan and Betty
Rose, a family that has proudly served Webb City and the
surrounding area for over 100 years. They offer wedding
planning and fresh flowers, assorted green plants, a large
selection of gift items and premium roses! See their friendly
staff for customer satisfaction!
1001 S. Jefferson • 417.673.3780 or 417.483.3141
www.webbcityflorist.com
The Cuttaway Styling Salon
For the best fall hairstyles and a fresh new look for the whole
family, experience the artistry of the stylists at The Cuttaway
Styling Salon! They specialize in haircuts, colors, highlights,
waxing, manicures, pedicures and more. Come in and see their
new location, and ask about their back-to-school special! Call for
your appointment today. Walk ins welcome.
Find us on Facebook • 2129 S. Main • Joplin • 417.781.2990
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Decorate your home with your own unique style. We have
everything from stylish furniture to primitive grungy. Quality
merchandise and collectibles at great prices.
Sunday-Thursday 10-6 • Friday and Saturday 10-7
5171 N. Main, Joplin, MO • facebook.com/fancyflamingo
417.553.8142
Shake’s Frozen Custard
Shake’s Frozen Custard October special: scrumptious Cherry
Cheesecake Concrete with Shake’s super premium frozen
custard. Shake’s classic sundaes are scoops layered with
mounds of Shake’s exclusive toppings, candies and fudges.
1441 Rangeline Road • Joplin, MO • 417.782.6997
Circle T Collectibles
Carl Junction Auction Service
Vintage Vogue
“Where Affordable Chic Meets One-of-a-Kind Unique”
Stockist and instructor for Chalk Paint™ Brands Decorative Paint
by Annie Sloan™. See what everyone is raving about. No priming
or sanding required. Annie says, “It’s a girl’s paint but BOYS can
use it too!” Specializing in fine vintage furniture, home décor and
unique gifts, jewelry, scarves and bags. Fabulous finds for you and
your home. Just 10 minutes from Joplin.
114 S. Main • Carl Junction • 417.649.7911
www.shopvintagevogue.com
Facebook.com/VintageVogueCarlJunction
Circle T Collectibles & Carl Junction Auction Service are
locally owned by W. Gail “Trip” Triplett. Carl Junction
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
118 S. Main Street • 417.649.6805 • www.gailtriplett.net
Cake 4 Cake Bakery
The Home Place & Kitchen Place
Pittsburg’s complete home decorating center! A shopping
experience like no other. Home décor, custom draperies,
blinds, ceramic tile, carpet, wallpaper, a wide selection of
accessories to decorate for fall, and more! You will love this
store! Free gift wrapping and wedding registry.
616 N. Broadway • Pittsburg • 620.231.5440
www.Thehomeplace-Pittsburg.com
Custom Cake Designs & Pastries. Halloween goodies galore!
Best to order in advance. Delicious cakes for every occasion!
Birthday & wedding specialists! Special design cakes! We
also have pastries, petit fours, pies, coffee cakes, cream puffs,
éclairs, many cookies, hand-iced cookies and many flavors of
cupcakes. Your local hometown fresh bakery!
Wedding delivery available!
1651 W. 7th St. & Maiden Lane, Sweet 16, Joplin, MO (Next
to Hallmark Cards) 417.623.5400 • Hours: Tuesday-Friday
8 am-5 pm Saturday 8 am-4 pm Closed Sunday and Monday
• www.cake4cakebakery.com
A Portrait of
Urban Joplin
Blacklist Ink
628 S. Main Street
417.782.2500
By Trisha Patton
Photo by Dustin Storm
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.
Blue Moon Market
613 S. Main Street
www.bluemoonmarket.org
417.553.0826
Blue Moon Market is a unique shopping venue, “A modern
boutique with a vintage soul.” Find the newest and latest in
clothing, home décor, gourmet food, jewelry and so much more!
Food, entertainment and shopping...who could ask for more?
Open Monday-Friday 10 am-6 pm and Saturday 10 am-5 pm.
Downtown Joplin’s artists are amazing. They are dedicated to
Joplin’s growth and come to Third Thursday rain or shine, sales
or none. As we wrap up the 2013 Third Thursday season, we are
humbled by the hundreds of artists that grace the presence of
our pop-up galleries, outdoor booths and our restaurants for a
mere three-hour show. Musicians of every caliber volunteer their
talents at Third Thursday to entertain the crowds. Each Third
Thursday, there are at least a dozen performance groups on Main
Street supporting Downtown Joplin Alliance. Hackett Hot Wings
520 S. Main • 417.625.1333
www.hacketthotwings.com
“The Only Wings Better Are On An Angel.” Offering 13 flavors
of wings. Wet flavors: Beer, Honey, BBQ, Hot & Honey, Mild,
Hot, Suicide, & Smokin’ Hot. Dry flavors: Season, Cajun, Lemon
Pepper, Jerk, & Greek. We also offer salads, catfish, chicken
tenders, chicken sandwiches, hamburgers, boneless wings
and more!!!! (Smoke-free)
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Some of the “celebrities” you may have seen this year include
award-winning songwriter Mike Brandon, X-Factor contestant
and local teen sensation Grant Landis, internationally-acclaimed
comic book artist Jeremy Haun and Silver Dollar City potter Brent
Skinner. We’ve had artists who are just beginning, and artists who
have established themselves as professionals across the world. If you have been inspired by the artists’ community during Third
Thursday, we encourage you to get involved in the arts this
fall. There are weekly classes at Spiva Center for the Arts, Phoenix
Fired Art, Local Color and Midwest Regional Ballet. And for the
musicians, there are weekly open mic nights at Kitchen Pass,
Blackthorn Pizza and Pub, and The Salvage Yard. By Jamie Emery
Food Enthusiast
Photos by Tina Smith
The Perfect Combination
of Food, Family and Fun
Lumpy’s BBQ might be off the beaten path of “restaurant
central” in Joplin, but the food is worth the trip. The
food was so good I not only ate there once, but twice.
I chose a Thursday evening to dine at the quaint, family-owned restaurant
just off Broadway Street. With my busy family’s schedule, I was forced to
eat alone. However, as soon as I walked through the door I felt as if I had just
joined a gathering of friends. On Thursdays Lumpy’s BBQ hosts Fingo,
a bingo game where football spectators can watch the game
with the opportunity to win prizes. You could tell customers
often began the evening as strangers, but the atmosphere
welcomed camaraderie and community.
As I looked through the menu, Jennifer Harvey, coowner with her husband Doug, approached my table
to get my drink order. I took the opportunity to ask
her about the restaurant. I learned she and her husband
had just purchased the establishment in June. They
closed the restaurant for only one week to remodel and
update the menu. They kept many of the great menu items
and traditions that made Lumpy’s one of the oldest and most
loved restaurants in Joplin, but added some items and specialties
of their own. One of the biggest changes was turning the restaurant from a
smoking to a non-smoking eating environment.
I ordered barbecue ribs. They were so good I could have eaten them even
without sauce, but trying sauces when dining at a barbecue restaurant is a
must. Lumpy’s BBQ offers three sauces: an original, a Kansas City sweet
and a Memphis spicy. All of them were great, and I was informed that the
sauces were unique to Lumpy’s and there would be no divulging of secrets.
After trying them, I understood completely why they would keep the recipes
a secret.
Throughout the evening, I talked to many of the patrons and learned about other
events hosted at Lumpy’s BBQ. One woman shared that it was a great place to
bring her family for dinner and the entertainment. She said that Lumpy’s often
hosts family-friendly bands that parents and children can enjoy, and that it’s
great music that is not too loud to talk to your family. I noted that as a future
night out with my family.
Speaking of family, the barbecue ribs and cheesy corn were so good that I
knew my husband and children must experience what I had. We decided to
dine there for lunch a couple of days later. My husband enjoyed the ribs as
much as I did, and the girls loved the barbecue chicken. However, the biggest
hit was the garlic biscuits. The question walking to the car was, “Mom, can
you make bread like that?” I assured them we would make a trip back for them
to eat all the biscuits they wanted.
Lumpy’s BBQ was a great surprise. I didn’t expect to find a
great meal, entertainment and some of the best service I have
ever experienced when I first walked through their doors.
From the first night, they seemed to find the perfect balance
between offering a full bar with great entertainment without
losing the comfort and fun of nice, clean family entertainment.
I recommend a night out, with or without your family, at
Lumpy’s BBQ in Joplin.
>>>Lumpy’s BBQ is located at 1316 Broadway Street in Joplin, Missouri.
ShowMe Dining Guide
Tokyo Japanese Steak & Sushi
511 N. Range Line • Joplin, MO
417.781.9888 • www.tokyosteakandsushi.com
Casa Montez
2324 S. Range Line • Joplin, MO
417.781.3610
Tokyo Japanese Steak & Sushi invites you to enjoy the show as our
chefs prepare a delicious meal at your table. We have a full menu of
fresh seafood, premier meats and more. Now is the perfect time to
make your Holiday reservations! Daily lunch specials from 11 am-3 pm.
Call for reservations or questions. $$-$$$
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. $-$$
Hours: Monday - Thursday 11 am-10 pm
Friday and Saturday 11 am-11 pm • Sunday 11 am-9 pm
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm
Friday and Saturday 11 am-11 pm • Sunday 11 am-9 pm
Hackett Hot Wings
Wilder’s Steakhouse ~ Since 1929
“The Only Wings Better Are On An Angel.” Offering 13 flavors of wings.
Wet flavors: Beer, Honey, BBQ, Hot & Honey, Mild, Hot, Suicide, & Smokin’
Hot. Dry flavors: Season, Cajun, Lemon Pepper, Jerk, & Greek. We also
offer salads, catfish, chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, hamburgers,
boneless wings and more!!!! (Smoke-free) $-$$
A Joplin tradition since 1929. Serving the finest steaks and seafood in
a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Premium wine list and single malt
scotch collection. Two private dining rooms available. Reservations
accepted and walk-ins welcome. $$$
520 S. Main • Joplin, MO
417.625.1333 • www. hacketthotwings.com
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 am to close
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1216 Main Street • Joplin, MO
417.623.7230 • www.wilderssteakhouse.com
Hours: Monday-Thursday 5-9:30 pm
Friday and Saturday 5-10 pm • Closed Sunday
Club 609
609 Main Street • Joplin, MO
417.623.6090
Minerva Candy Company
12 S. Main Street • Webb City, MO
417.717.0042 • www.minervacandy.com
“Treat your appetite to a GOURMET DELIGHT served ‘Joplin style’.”
Flavorful specialties for any occasion, featuring salads burgers and
sandwiches. Delicious entrees – beef, chicken, pork, seafood and seven
“pastabilities!” Offering appetizers, homemade desserts, soup du jour,
beer, wine and mixed drinks. Kids menu available. $-$$$
This historic 100-year-old candy store is totally restored to its original
glory! Breakfast includes omelets, French toast, breakfast casseroles,
and biscuits and gravy. Find the best panini grilled sandwiches, soups,
salads, delicious homemade ice cream, complete espresso coffee bar
and homemade candy. $
Hours: Kitchen open Monday-Friday 11 am-10 pm
Saturday 11 am-10:30 pm • Bar open later
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 7 am-7 pm • Saturday 7 am-10pm
Music every Saturday from 7-9 pm
Caldone’s
218 S. Main Street • Joplin, MO
417.626.8111 • www.caldones.com
Stone Creek Grille ~ Holiday Inn
3615 S, Rangeline Rd. • Joplin, MO
417.782.1000 • www.hijoplin.com
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 along with hot buffet-style lunch drops. $-$$$
Now serving Breakfast Buffet-$7.95 includes Coffee! Chef Teal Presents…
USDA Roasted Prime Rib served every Tuesday, experience delicious
Salmon Filet Moutarde, Thai-Citrus Shrimp Skewers, Ozark Catfish and
proudly served 100% Black Angus beef 1/2 lb burgers and hotdogs.
Served with fries or kettle chips. $-$$$
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 am-10 pm • Closed Sunday
Hours: Breakfast served Monday-Friday 6-10 am,
Weekends 6:30-10:30 am. No lunch service.
Dinner served 7 days a week 5-10 pm
ShowMe Dining Guide
Mythos
417.624.myth • www.mythosjoplin.com
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. $-$$$
Experience a wide variety of Asian dishes, sushi and the house special,
Mongolian BBQ. Full menu, soups, appetizers and vegetarian plates.
For those of you who have a difficult time deciding, try Pacific Rim’s
Signature Appetizer Sampler. Daily lunch specials from 11 am-3 pm.
$-$$
Hours: Lunch 11 am-4 pm • Dinner 4 pm-close
Open Monday - Saturday
Friday 11 am-11 pm • Sunday 11 am-9 pm
Lumpy’s BBQ
1316 Broadway • Joplin, MO
417.623.7183 • “On Historic Route 66”
Local flavor that’s smokin’ hot! Enjoy the famous BBQ only Lumpy’s serves
in our smoke-free restaurant. Renowned smoked ribs, smoked chicken and
smoked turkey with a twice baked potato! Happy hour 2-6 pm. New tap
selections include Guiness, 312, Stella Artois and Towhead. Let us cater your
event, reunion, picnic and business luncheons. Ask about our lunch specials
and our Senior and Military discounts. $-$$
See us on Facebook • www.theoriginallumpysbbq.com
Hours: 11 am–11 pm daily
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Pacific Rim
417.659.8888
Golden Corral
417.625.1684
Enjoy all-you-can-eat hot and cold buffets, soup and potato bar,
bakery and dessert café and a breakfast buffet (open every weekend
until 11 am, featuring made-to-order omelets and more)! The Great
Steak Buffet offered after 4 pm, Monday - Saturday and after 11 am on
Sunday. Savor a juicy sirloin steak, hand-cut (never frozen) every day.
Party room, call ahead seating, kids menu and we now cater. $-$$
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:45 am-8:30 pm • Friday 10:45 am-9:30 pm
Saturday 7:30 am-9:30 pm • Sunday 7:30 am-8:30 pm
Big R’s BBQ
1220 E. 15th Street • Joplin, MO
417.781.5959
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!” $-$$
Friday and Saturday 11 am-9:30 pm • Closed Sunday
Bailey’s Eats & Sweets
1200 Briarbrook Drive • Carl Junction, MO
417.781.2944
Bailey’s invites you to come enjoy our mouth watering ribs every Friday
night! We offer a family style dining experience with quality smoked
meats, sandwiches, burgers, and so much more. Bailey’s offers daily lunch
and dinner specials and breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays. For great
food and great service....think Bailey’s. $
Open Monday-Friday 10:30 am-8 pm,
Saturday 6:30 am-8 pm and Sunday 8 am-2 pm.
Granny Shaffer’s Family Restaurant
2728 N. Range Line or 7th & Illinois • Joplin, MO
417.659.9393 • www.grannyshaffers.com
Enjoy a great cup of freshly roasted coffee. Watch while we roast a
blend! Homemade pies, cobblers, sweetbreads and rolls made from
scratch daily. Serious breakfasts, salads, steaks, seafood, Mexican, pasta
and dixieland friend chicken or catfish. Ask about our banquet rooms
and catering. “Good Old Fashioned Cooking.” $-$$
Hours: Monday-Saturday 6 am-8:30 pm • Sunday 7 am-3 pm
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restaurants in our dining guide pages.
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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.
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 am-10 pm, Saturday, 11 am-10:30 pm. Bar open later.
417.623.6090. $-$$$
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BAILEY’S EATS & SWEETS, CARL JUNCTION, MO
1200 Briarbrook Drive. Bailey’s invites you to come enjoy our mouth watering
ribs every Friday night! We offer a family style dining experience with quality
smoked meats, sandwiches, burgers, and so much more. Bailey’s offers daily
lunch and dinner specials and breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays. For great
food and great service....think Bailey’s. Open Monday-Friday 10:30 am8 pm,Saturday 6:30 am-8 pm and Sunday 8 am-2 pm. 417.781.2944 $
BIG R’S BBQ, JOPLIN, MO
1220 E. 15th Street. Big R’s BBQ has been serving quality, smoked meats for
over 20 years. “R” menu ranges from Kickin’ Chicken and hand-cut steaks,
flame broiled to perfection, to sandwiches, salads and more. Big R’s is more
than just BBQ – “We have the meat you can’t beat!” Open Monday-Thursday,
11 am-9 pm, Friday and Saturday, 11 am-9:30 pm. Closed Sunday. Dine-in
or take-out. 417.781.5959. $-$$
BOOTLEGGERS RESTAURANT & BREWERY, AURORA, MO
101 S. Madison. Serving salads, sandwiches, steaks and dinner specialties
such as teriyaki chicken, grilled shrimp, beer-battered walleye and more.
With such an exceptional menu to choose from, you can’t go wrong! Try one of
our home brews served in a frosty pint glass. Open Monday-Thursday 11 am9 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am-10 pm. Closed Sunday. 417.678.2888.
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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 BBQ menu. Grilled steaks and chops, smoked brisket, pulled pork and
smoked sausages as well as BBQ half-chicken...Great side choices. Private
parties and catering available. Open for lunch 11 am-2 pm, Monday-Friday
and dinner Tuesday-Thursday 5-7:30 pm. 417.451.5727. $-$$
CALDONE’S, JOPLIN, MO
218 S. Main Street. If you are looking for a wonderful experience, then look no
further. Get ready for an explosion of flavors and beautifully decorated dishes
sure to make you smile. An authentic Italian and Mediterranean restaurant
in the heart of downtown Joplin on Historic Route 66. Offering full-service
catering for weddings and events along with hot buffet-style lunch drops.
Open Monday-Saturday 11 am-10 pm, closed on Sundays. 417.626.8111
www.caldones.com $-$$$
CLUB 1201 NOSHERY, JOPLIN, MO
1201 E. 32nd Street. Now serving Joplin’s best breakfast! Homemade
Beignets, pastries, biscuits and gravy, peppered bacon, eggs and Parmesan
fried potatoes and more! For lunch, enjoy your favorite appetizers, “out-ofthis-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-Friday. Now serving breakfast 6:30-10 am,
lunch 11 am-3 pm. Open Saturdays for private parties. $-$$
GOLDEN CORRAL, JOPLIN, MO
2415 S. Range Line. Enjoy all-you-can-eat hot and cold buffets, soup and
potato bar, bakery and dessert café and a breakfast buffet (open every
weekend until 11 am, featuring made-to-order omelets and more)! The
Great Steak Buffet offered after 4 pm, Monday-Saturday and after 11 am
on Sunday. Savor a juicy sirloin steak, hand-cut (never frozen) every day.
417.625.1684. $-$$
Granny Shaffer’s Family Restaurant, Joplin, MO
2728 N. Range Line or 7th & Illinois. 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 friend chicken or catfish. Ask about
our banquet rooms and catering. “Good Old Fashioned Cooking.” MondaySaturday 6 am-8:30 pm and Sunday 7 am-3 pm. www.grannyshaffers.com.
417.659.9393. $-$$
HACKETT HOT WINGS, JOPLIN, MO
520 S. Main. “The Only Wings Better Are On An Angel.” Offering 13 flavors
of wings. Wet flavors: Beer, Honey, BBQ, Hot & Honey, Mild, Hot, Suicide, &
Smokin’ Hot. Dry flavors: Season, Cajun, Lemon Pepper, Jerk, & Greek. We
also offer salads, catfish, chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, hamburgers,
boneless wings and more!!!! (Smoke-free) Open Monday-Saturday 11 am to
close. 417-625-1333. $-$$
JOSIE’S RISTORANTE’, SCAMMON, KS
400 Main. Experience the finest Italian dishes in the 4-States. All pastas and
sauces are prepared fresh each day! Favorites including spaghetti, ravioli,
fried ravioli and lasagna are topped with Josie’s amazing signature sauce.
Also featuring steaks, chicken and seafood. Open Wednesday-Saturday,
5-9 pm. Credit and debit cards not accepted. 620.479.8202. $$
CASA MONTEZ, JOPLIN, MO
2324 S. Range Line. Serving authentic Mexican specialties for over 45 years,
including carnitas, fajitas, burrito enchilada style and much more! Lunch
fajita buffet available Monday–Friday 11 am–2 pm. Check for nightly dinner
specials. Full-service cantina offering your favorite drinks and margaritas.
Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am-11 pm, Sunday
11 am-9 pm. 417.781.3610. $-$$
LUMPY’S BBQ, JOPLIN, MO
1316 Broadway “On Historic Route 66” Local flavor that’s smokin’ hot!
Enjoy the famous BBQ only Lumpy’s serves in our smoke-free restaurant.
Renowned smoked ribs, smoked chicken and smoked turkey with a twice
baked potato! Happy hour 2-6 pm. New tap selections include Guiness,
312, Stella Artois and Towhead. Let us cater your event, reunion, picnic and
business luncheons. Ask about our lunch specials and our Senior and Military
discounts. Hours: 11 am–11 pm daily See us on Facebook 417.623.7183
www.theoriginallumpysbbq.com $-$$
CLUB 609, JOPLIN, MO
609 Main Street. “Treat your appetite to a GOURMET DELIGHT served
‘Joplin-style’.” Flavorful specialties for any occasion, featuring salads,
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
GOLDEN CORRAL, JOPLIN, MO
BIG R’S BBQ, JOPLIN, MO
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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. $
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. $
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, FridaySaturday 10:30 am-10:30 pm. WiFi enabled. 417.624.3354. $
MINERVA CANDY COMPANY, WEBB CITY, MO
12 S. Main Street. This historic 100-year-old candy store is totally restored
to its original glory! Breakfast includes omelets, French toast, breakfast
casseroles, and biscuits and gravy. Find the best panini grilled sandwiches,
soups, salads, delicious homemade ice cream, complete espresso coffee
bar and homemade candy. Open Tuesday-Friday 7 am-7 pm, Saturday
7 am-10 pm. Music every Saturday from 7-9 pm. 417.717.0042.
www.minervacandy.com $
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, NEOSHO, MO
Thank you 4-states for voting us best breakfast, best coffee shop, best
menu and best hamburger (Juicy Lucy). Gift card special for you and your
family. $120 gift card for only $80! Hours: 7 am-9 pm seven days a week.
417.455.0414 $-$$
NORMA’S KITCHEN, WEBB CITY, MO
21 S. Main Street. Happy hour every day 2-5 pm, buy one T-bone steak
dinner and get the second one half price, or get any menu meal item $6.49
and up with purchase of two beverages. Open 6 am-9 pm seven days a week
including holidays. Breakfast served any time. 417.673.2020 $-$$
PACIFIC RIM, JOPLIN, MO
2850 S. Range Line. Experience a wide variety of Asian dishes, sushi and the
house special, Mongolian BBQ. Full menu, soups, appetizers and vegetarian
plates. For those of you who have a difficult time deciding, try Pacific Rim’s
Signature Appetizer Sampler. Daily lunch specials from 11 am-3 pm. Open
Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm, Friday 11 am-11 pm and Sunday 11 am9 pm. 417.659.8888. $-$$
RED ONION CAFE - CASUAL URBAN DINING, JOPLIN, MO
4th and Virginia. One of Downtown Joplin’s premiere restaurants since
1995. For starters try the Smoked Chicken Dip! Delicious entrees and crisp
fresh salads including David’s Fried Chicken Salad. Sandwiches, pasta,
specialties such as Arkansas Smokehouse Chicken, steaks and delicious
desserts! Extensive beer and wine list. Catering and to-go orders. MondaySaturday, 11 am-9 pm. 417.623.1004. www.redonioncafe.com $-$$
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. Monday-Saturday, 11 am-8 pm. 417.781.4999.
www.redonionespressoria.com $-$$
RIB CRIB BBQ & GRILL, JOPLIN, MO
2915 E 24th Street. A real family barbecue place featuring real pit
championship smoked meats, burgers, and fish along with traditional sides,
salads and homemade desserts. We feature weekday lunch options and AllYou-Can Eat ribs and sides on Tuesday nights! No reservations required.
Catering is our specialty whether it is 100 or 5000! Hours: Open daily
11 am–10 pm. 417.206.7427 www.ribcrib.com $-$$
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. $-$$$
SHAWANOE RESTAURANT, WYANDOTTE, OK
70220 East HWY. 60, Located inside Indigo Sky Casino, west of Seneca,
MO. Executive Chef Dale Davis and his culinary team will amaze you with
every course they serve. From the tequila lime and Bloody Mary shrimp
shooters to the Bison steak with Bourbon Barbeque, every bite will leave you
wanting more. Make sure you don’t leave without tasting their homemade
rustic steaming chocolate gateaux, the perfect end to an amazing dining
experience. Open Sunday-Thursday 5-9 pm, Friday and Saturday 5-11 pm.
888.992.SKY1, $$-$$$$
STONE CREEK GRILLE HOLIDAY INN, JOPLIN, MO
3615 S. Rangeline Rd. Now serving Breakfast Buffet-$7.95 includes
Coffee! Chef Teal Presents…USDA Roasted Prime Rib served every Tuesday,
experience delicious Salmon Filet Moutarde, Thai-Citrus Shrimp Skewers,
Ozark Catfish and proudly served 100% Black Angus beef 1/2 lb burgers
and hotdogs. Served with fries or kettle chips. Breakfast served MondayFriday 6-10 am, weekends 6:30-10:30 am. No lunch service. Dinner
served 7 days a week,5-10 pm. 417.782.1000. www.hijoplin.com $-$$$
TOKYO JAPANESE STEAK & SUSHI, JOPLIN, MO
511 N. Range Line. Tokyo Japanese Steak & Sushi invites you to enjoy the
show as our chefs prepare a delicious meal at your table. We have a full menu
of fresh seafood, premier meats and more. Now is the perfect time to make
your Valentine’s Day reservations! Daily lunch specials from 11 am-3 pm.
Open Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am-11 pm
and Sunday 11 am-9 pm. View our menu at www.tokyosteakandsushi.com.
For reservations or questions, call 417.781.9888. $$-$$$
WILDER’S STEAKHOUSE - SINCE 1929, JOPLIN, MO
1216 Main St. A Joplin tradition since 1929. Serving the finest steaks
and seafood in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Premium wine list
and single malt scotch collection. Two private dining rooms available.
Reservations accepted and walk-ins welcome. Hours: Monday-Thursday
5-9:30 pm, Friday-Saturday 5-10 pm, closed Sundays. 417.623.7230.
www.wilderssteakhouse.com. $$$
WOODY’S SMOKEHOUSE, JOPLIN, MO
25124 Demott Dr. Enjoy a variety of smoked meats, brisket, pulled pork,
turkey and sausage in addition to sides of our new BBQ green beans.
Texas style beans, baked potato and of course coleslaw and potato salad.
Wonderful baby back ribs along with desserts of banana pudding and
chocolate cakes. Open Monday-Saturday 7 am-9 pm, Sunday 8 am-9pm
417.781.9800. $
Woody’s
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Little Balkans Days
The 29th annual Little Balkans Days was held August 30 through September 1. Little Balkans Days celebrates the history, heritage, art and
culture of the Pittsburg area. The festival featured a petting zoo, ice cream social, carnival rides, fishing derby, magician Larry Fleury, train
rides and food vendors from barbecue to frozen treats. It was another fun festival weekend!
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5. Mike Gibson 6. Ali Orscheln and Denise Loy 7. Bracken, Bryce,
Courtny and Harper Koenig 8. April Thomure, Tacey Little and
Chasidy Reynolds 9. Charles Bass and Rich Wood Right: Gloria
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JACC Member Appreciation Night
On August 27 the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a member appreciation night at Route 66 Carousel Park in Joplin. Chamber
members and their families enjoyed lots of food and free rides. Everyone had a great, fun-filled evening!
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Good Living Décor
Your House...
Fun Fall Decorating with Pumpkins!
Fall is one of my favorite times of year, and I love to decorate with
the great fall colors and the most universal sign of fall: the pumpkin.
Pumpkins come in so many sizes, shapes and colors that there are
endless ways to decorate with them, from your front porch to your
table and everywhere in between.
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Your fall table will look great with different
sizes and colors of pumpkins used as the
centerpiece and even on the plates as place
card holders. Tie a ribbon around the stem
with the name card, or write the name directly
on the pumpkin using a permanent marker.
Instead of carving
your pumpkins this
year, try painting
them. You can use
permanent markers
and your artwork will
be weather proof.
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Welcome guests to your home with fall flowers,
cornstalks and of course, pumpkins. Use
pumpkins in all shapes and sizes to line the
steps to your front door. Stack them in a basket
with fall leaves, and tuck them into the sides of a
flower planter for a hidden treasure. If you don’t
carve the pumpkins, you can cook them later
and use fresh pumpkin for pies and toast the
seeds for a healthy treat.
Of course, you have to carve a pumpkin for your
jack-o-lantern. Historically, they were thought to
ward off evil spirits on Halloween. Now, they just
look great on your front porch on Halloween night
as they light the way for the trick-or-treaters.
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Carving some small pumpkins and
placing them around decorated cupcakes
will bring the dessert table to life.
Your fall decorating can start now and
carry you through until you are ready to
decorate for Christmas! Using pumpkins
in your fall decorating is perfect; they say
Welcome to my home, Happy Halloween
and Happy Thanksgiving - I am glad you
are here. Yes, the pumpkin is the perfect fall
item to build your fall decorating around!
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Home Living
Design Guide
2013
Whether building,
remodeling or shopping
for home décor, you’ll
find everything you
need to make any living
space uniquely and
comfortably yours.
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Builder Profiles
Company Background:
What They Do:
Joplin Construction Design &
Management (JCDM) was founded
in 1991 and is unique in the fourstate area as being the only fully
licensed architectural firm and a
general contractor that builds all
types of construction projects. Joplin
Construction has three divisions,
each having its own focus. One of
the divisions, JCDM Home Builders
focuses on residential remodeling,
constructing custom new homes
using their unique Design/
Building program, which provides a
homeowner a custom solution to fit
their individual needs.
JCDM Home Builders is an awardwinning industry leader with an
outstanding portfolio of residential
designs and constructed projects in
this region. Their expert staff of
architects and designers avoids typical
cookie-cutter trends, while expertly
developing kitchens, bathrooms,
basement finishes, whole house
remodels and custom new builds that
are an individual expression of each
client’s desires and budget concerns.
JCDM Home Builders takes your dreams
and transforms them into reality for your
home and fosters great relationships to
create customers for life.
Advice For Anyone Building
a Home:
When planning a construction project,
one of the first decisions you might
consider is how to incorporate green
building strategies into your project.
Green building strategies help make
life in your home more comfortable
and healthy, lower the cost of heating
and cooling your home by making it
more efficient and conserving resources
for future generations. JCDM Home
Builders is committed to green design.
Division Manager Douglas G. Ferguson
is a Certified Green Professional who
can expertly guide you through this
decision-making process.
Joplin Construction Design & Management
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610 South Wall Ave. • Joplin, MO • 417.781.4288 ext. 214
www.jcdmHomeBuilders.com
Enjoy the game with your friends in your own home this season with
an Audio Input home theater system. Audio Input has
everything you need to watch the game in style.
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Builder Profiles
Company Background
100% Financing
Top Quality Construction
United-Bilt Homes is among the
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on your lot. UBH has built more than
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and many of its customers grew up in
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own new families. UBH is bucking the
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United-Bilt Homes is unique
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United-Bilt Homes
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6767 West Independence Drive • Springfield, MO • 417.831.3125
4572 N. College • Fayetteville, AR • 479.443.5281 • 877.617.5758
[email protected]
We provide a very pleasant visual atmosphere
with complete residential bathroom
and kitchen displays staged in various design styles.
Our sales people are experienced and well-versed
in product selection and application.
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Builder Profiles
Company Background:
I started the business in 2006 and
gave it the name Truly Professional
Construction or T.P. Construction.
We are currently enjoying working with
home owners on residential projects
in Joplin and commercial remodel
projects in Southwest Missouri and
Northwest Arkansas. We specialize in
commercial remodels and typically
service areas within 60 miles of Joplin.
What Has Made Our
Company Successful:
Advice On Choosing a
Builder:
We bring to every job a
passion to make every
customer’s dream a reality. We
do this with honesty, integrity,
and by earning trust from our
customers. We always strive
to deliver what is promised
and even go that extra mile
for a customer.
Do your homework! It is always
smart when hiring a builder
to do thorough background
checks and make sure they are
licensed, insured, and carry
their own workman’s comp. It
is also a good idea to ask for
a list of recently completed
projects and references.
T.P. Construction
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Troy Pierson, Owner
7898 Eland Rd • Joplin • 417.540.2023
[email protected] • www.tpconco.com
Custom house in
Arbor Hills
Gryphon Building, 1027 S. Main, Joplin.
Front of building facing Main Street.
Professional Park - New buildings at 32nd & McClelland
Custom house In Saginaw area
Custom indoor pool addition
New building at 1602 Rangeline
Four State Homes
620 S. McConnell Ave. • Joplin, MO
417.625.1609 or 417.625.1320
www.fourstatehomes.com
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Since February 2000, Four State Homes has been bringing nearly 100 years
of commercial and residential experience together in one package. We are a
company that is “in touch” with Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas.
Named HBA Builder of the Year for 2003 and again for 2010, we bring an
unparalleled reputation and commitment to the building industry. The Four
State Area is rapidly growing, and Four State Homes is playing a major role
in new commercial development and the revitalization of older commercial
structures. If you are from the area, chances are, you have been in at least one
of our commercial projects. From large estates to entry-level homes - from
strip malls to commercial “in fills,” our dedication and commitment to style and
craftsmanship can be seen in our design and construction of every project.
Distinctive Home Products
2211 E. 7th • Joplin, MO • 417.781.2648
255 Financial Drive • Hollister, MO • 417.334.8211
www.DistinctiveHomeProducts.com
At Distinctive Home Products, we are your complete building and remodeling solution
and make it our mission to provide you with the highest quality in building materials.
A family-owned distributor for quality home improvement products, Distinctive Home
Products provides kitchen and bath fixtures, doors, windows, cabinets and other related
materials to the homeowner, remodeler and builder/contractor. We feature exclusive
brands including Kohler, Sterling, Wellborn Cabinets and Marvin Windows & Doors.
Whatever your style or budget, Distinctive Home Products can help complete your
space. Our showroom consultants will sit down with you to help you customize a space
that caters to your lifestyle. Please stop by our exquisite showrooms in Joplin and
Hollister to find everything you are looking for in home remodeling or building.
Joplin Floor Designs, Inc.
2309 E. 32nd St. • Joplin, MO 417.659.8000
www.joplinfloordesigns.com
For all your floorcovering needs......and for your shower, backsplash, countertops and more! We have the best products and service.
Residential and Commercial - Carpet, ceramic and porcelain tile, wood flooring, vinyl, laminate, granite and area rugs.
More choices for your floor...and more...from Joplin Floor Designs.
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Creative Ornamental
58250 E. 100 Road • Miami, OK
www.creativeornamental.com
918.540.1600
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For beautiful custom-made iron works, look no further than Creative Ornamental. For more than 12 years, they have built products for their
customers to enjoy for a lifetime. If you can imagine it, they can create it! Gates, fencing, bannisters, stairs, handrails, arbors, home décor
and more!
“We enjoy having the
opportunity to help
our customers create
beautiful, fresh new looks
in their homes.”
CD Beaver,
Owner of Generations Construction
Dream Makers
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By Kathleen Swift
hen it comes to remodeling or building, many of
us have our dream spaces already constructed
in our minds. Generations Construction’s goal is to
help people turn those dreams into reality.
In business since 2003, owner CD Beaver and wife Debi put years of construction experience into
making Generations Construction a caring family business that is committed to offering quality
construction services at affordable prices. Beaver has worked in the construction industry most
of his life. He explains, “When we first started building houses, we did all of the work ourselves.
There aren’t many aspects of construction that I haven’t been involved in.”
Beaver took that experience and developed Generations Construction into a company that works
hand-in-hand with customers in the building or remodeling process. Quality is a high priority for
Beaver and Generations Construction.
“We have worked with our subcontractors for years, and we know the quality of work they do. We
know how to meet the specific needs of our customers with our employees and subcontractors,”
explains Beaver. “We are more like a family. There is a great deal of camaraderie among us.”
Serving customers within a 30 mile radius of Joplin, Beaver says, “We enjoy having the
opportunity to help our customers create beautiful, fresh new looks in their homes.”
Beaver states that over the last seven years the company has seen an upturn in remodeling.
“People are staying put and want to remodel and stay where they are. They are making the
changes in their homes that they have dreamed about sometimes for years.”
Generations Construction offers a variety of services for those wanting to build or dreaming of a
remodel. They work with customer ideas and photos, and offer CAD plans and 3D renditions to
help customers visualize the final product. They recently added an office at 1401 Illinois Ave., in
Joplin that provides specialized services for customers. Beaver has a showroom where customers
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can choose tile, wood floors, carpeting and
faucets. They also display crown molding
and various wall texture treatments. Beaver
adds, “We aren’t trying to be a flooring
showroom, but our busy customers have
the opportunity to pick everything out for
their project in one place.”
Recently, bathroom remodels have
become a popular update in Generations
Construction’s business. Porcelain tile
floors and granite counters are still
popular, but new products are also making
possible new trends in bathrooms. As the
population ages, more people are choosing
to stay in their homes and make changes
that will help them age in place. To make
bathrooms more accessible, Beaver says
he is using a Schluter® shower system.
This includes a waterproof membrane that
installs over the sheetrock. “You could
actually shower with it in place before you
install the tile. With this system you don’t
have to rely on grout or caulk to keep the
walls behind your shower dry.” Beaver
adds that this system allows his company
to install curbless showers so that those in
wheelchairs or using walkers can enter a
shower without having to step up. “The
curbless shower is popular with younger
people too. It just looks great.”
Generations Construction
1401 Illinois Ave. • Joplin, MO 417.850.6401
www.generationsconst.com
Find us on Facebook!
Generations Construction is a family-run, custom remodeling and new
construction company in Joplin, Missouri, with several years’ experience in
the industry. We are fully licensed in Missouri and Kansas and carry liability
and worker’s compensation insurance. When needed on a project, our
subcontractors are also fully licensed and insured, and we manage them
closely throughout the course of your project.
We are experienced in partial or whole house remodels and renovations,
kitchens and bathrooms, garage and all types of additions, decks, and new
home construction. We also offer light commercial remodel services.
If you are an “idea” person and know just what you want for all or a portion
of your project, we will guide you and offer our professional opinion when
necessary; in other words, we will work hand-in-hand with you to get the
job done just as you envisioned it . . . on schedule and within your budget!
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851 E. Industrial Drive • Neosho, MO
417.451.1645 • 800.321.8034
www.neoshoconcrete.com
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CAMCOR Environmental
Owners Pat & Sara Camerer
20383 Raccoon Road • Stella, MO
417.455.3861 • 417.628.3809
Family owned and operated since 2010. CAMCOR Environmental provides excavating, landscaping, dump trucking, demolition, interior
and exterior, asbestos inspection, abatement and sewer system services throughout the state of Missouri. Certified with the State of
Missouri and MoDOT as a Minority Business Enterprise and Women Owned Business Enterprise. Fully licensed and insured. No job too
big or too small.
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For over 20 years, St. Clair of the
Ozarks has specialized in siding,
replacement windows and gutter
system installation on new or existing
homes across the Southwest Missouri
and Northern Arkansas area.
Whether remodeling an existing home
or building a new one, St. Clair of the
Ozarks can provide maintenance-free
products that protect your home as
well as increase its energy efficiency.
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Pleasure Pools
725 Industrial Park Drive • Anderson, MO
417.845.7112 • Toll Free 866-948-POOL (7665)
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We specialize in custom unique designs that reflect your
own personal taste and style. From basic designs to
incredible features, we can custom build a one-of-a-kind
pool that fits your budget and lifestyle.
Custom options, acapulco shelves, water features,
vanishing edge, beach entry, caves, waterfalls, rock
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1. Committee on Advancing Pain Research, Care, and Education; Institute of Medicine. Relieving Pain in America: A Blueprint for Transforming Prevention, Care, Education, and Research. Washington,
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Ophthalmology
PROMOTION
Dr. Ramesh Shah, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.L.C.S., P.C.
Ramesh R. Shah M.D.
F.A.C.S., F.L.C.S., P.C.
1703 W. 30th, Ste. B
Joplin, MO 64804
417.781.2616
1515 Hazel, Ste. 105
Carthage, MO 64836
www.rameshshahmd.com
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r. Ramesh R. Shah graduated from Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Teaching Hospital in Bombay, India, and he did
residency and fellowship training in ophthalmology at Bombay, London and Farmington, Connecticut. He practiced for 10
years in Nairobi, Kenya, before coming to Joplin in 1983.
A member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Dr. Shah specializes in retina and vitreous surgery, and he also
treats common blinding diseases such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. He routinely performs retinal laser
surgery, vitrectomies, scleral buckles and intravitreal injections, some of which can be done in his office. He also treats general
ophthalmologic diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts.
Dr. Shah says what he enjoys most about his job is “the smile of happiness on patients’ faces when they are able to see well again
after surgery.”
Looking back on his career, Dr. Shah cites several memorable experiences. In Kenya, he was the first ophthalmologist to hold
“eye camps,” during which he performed many surgeries with basic facilities. Dr. Shah regularly undertakes mission trips to India
to perform eye surgeries for needy people. On his first trip, he took his own operating equipment donated by companies here.
“It was a tremendous experience,” he says. Dr. Shah has continued to return to India year after year to do surgeries and conduct
seminars. What started out as an “eye camp” has evolved into a large institution with numerous microscopes, lasers and other
retina equipment. Dr. Shah says it is very satisfying to see the progress that has been made.
Reflecting on his time in Joplin, Dr. Shah mentions that, before he arrived, patients with retinal problems had to go to St. Louis,
Kansas City or Springfield, but since his arrival they have had the option of having everything done locally. He also cites the honor
he received from the Rotary Club when he was invited to talk about his overseas mission trips to India, and it was announced at
the end of his speech that the Rotary International had made him a Paul Harris Fellow. “It was a pleasant surprise,” Dr. Shah says.
Away from work, Dr. Shah enjoys spending time with his family, which includes his wife, an adult son, an adult daughter and a
son-in-law, all of whom are doctors. His daughter is also an Ophthalmologist, which makes her a 3rd generation Ophthalmologist.
Dr. Shah also enjoys playing golf and traveling around the world.
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PROMOTION
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Larry Deffenbaugh, D.O., P.C.
Larry Deffenbaugh, D.O., P.C.
198 Four States Drive
Galena, KS
620.783.2430
patient care,” he said. “While physicians are involved
in known diseases, it’s also interesting to keep up
with the new diseases such as Heartland’s disease
and eosinphilic esophagitis to name just a few.”
Dr. Deffenbaugh studied medicine at the Osteopathic
College in Kansas City; moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma for
his internal medicine residency and finished school
at the University of Kansas where he completed
fellowship training in gastroenterology.
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rowing up on a farm gave Dr. Deffenbaugh ample opportunity
to see accidents and illnesses in farm animals and observe the
common sense application of animal care firsthand. “I decided
early in high school that my application was going to be medicine,” he
said.
Today he still lives on a farm and raises cattle, horses and dogs. “After
getting dirty on the farm, it is actually nice for the dichotomy of changing
into a shirt and tie and donning a white coat,” he said. “I do have great
stress relief.”
An internist by training, Dr. Deffenbaugh sees the effect of other disease
processes involving the gastrointestinal tract and the effect of other
organs’ diseases. “That’s a challenge for all physicians who are involved in
“The gastrointestinal tract is a large organ system and
my area of involvement begins with the oral cavity
and extends through the stomach, small bowel,
colon and the anal rectal junction,” Dr. Deffenbaugh
said. “This also includes diseases of the billary tree,
the pancreas and the liver. Together, the diseases
affecting this organ system and allied organs are
numerous and varied and I am interested in all the
disease processes associated with the GI organs.”
Dr. Deffenbaugh continues to be inspired in his
work by the dedication of the physicians who
preceded him in the profession and “essentially laid
the foundation of the Hippocratic Oath and my own
faith,” he said.
To increase our overall health, Deffenbaugh suggests
we exercise, avoid alcohol, tobacco and practice
healthy eating in a timely fashion with appropriate
amounts.
PROMOTION
Ear, Nose and Throat
Renee A. Walker, D.O.
Joplin Ear, Nose and Throat
Renee A. Walker, D.O.
1920 E. 32nd Street
Joplin, MO 64804
417.781.4613 • 866.781.4613
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riginally from Aurora, Dr. Renee Walker received her undergraduate degree
from Drury University in Springfield and then went to the University of
Health Sciences in Kansas City for her medical training. She completed her
internship at the Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas, and did her residency at
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine/Freeman in Joplin. Dr. Walker also went
on to complete a fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at Le
Bonheur Children’s Medical Center in Memphis.
She has practiced in Joplin since 1998 and is a fellow of the American Osteopathic
College of Otolaryngologists. Her office provides medical and surgical management
of disorders of the ears, nose and throat, and she performs a full range of ENT
procedures on children and adults, including cleft lip and palate repair and surgery for
chronic ear and throat infections. Specializing in Balloon SinuplastyTM and pediatric
otolaryngology, Dr. Walker points out that the Balloon Sinuplasty procedures are
sometimes minimally invasive surgeries that can be performed in her office. She says
she is also pleased to announce that she will now see Blue Cross Blue Shield patients
once again at her outreach clinic in Galena, Kansas.
Dr. Walker says, “I love taking care of kids and seeing the remarkable improvement
in both adults and kids after successful surgery.” During a recent post-op visit, the
parent of a youthful patient gratefully told Dr. Walker that the surgery had not only
improved the child’s medical condition but also provided a boost in confidence to
the point that the child was happier and seemed like “a different person.” Calling
herself the “fix-it girl,” Dr. Walker says that moments like those are what she finds most
satisfying about her job.
Away from work, Dr. Walker enjoys spending time with her 10-year-old daughter,
Sydney. She also enjoys playing the piano and participating in outdoor sports like
snow skiing, water skiing and scuba diving. In addition, she recently received her
pilot’s license.
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PROMOTION
Internal Medicine
Michelle Lewis, N.P.
Kimberly Wood, M.D.
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few
special
people
influenced Michelle Lewis’
interest in the medical
profession: her grandmother and
her children. “My grandmother
was a nurse for over 30 years,”
she said. “And she was one
of the best people I know. My
two children were also born
prematurely, and my time in the
NICU just solidified my dream of
being in the medical field.”
As a single mom of those
children, life has not been easy
for Michelle. She said, “We have
come through a lot of adversity
and are better off for it.” To help
manage her stress and maintain
her health, she’s identified some
actions that work for her. “I really
try and watch my diet,” she said.
“Exercise is a necessity, but one
I try and fit in where I can. Finding some ‘me’ time is the best therapy
sometimes to relax and unwind from the day. And a long hot bath does
wonders.”
Michelle Lewis has been an RN for six years, most of those spent working
in the ICU at Freeman Health System. She keeps some advice from her
training in her mind daily: remember you are treating a human being, a
real person with needs and feelings who deserves to have the best care
they can get.
Since joining Dr. Kim Wood’s team, she is even more impressed with her
co-workers. “We really care about our patients and will try and go the extra
mile to see that their needs are met,” she said. Dr. Wood agrees, saying, “Our
office mission statement has always been to care for all of our patients as
if they were family.” Michelle Lewis plans to continue working on getting
slots built into the day so that they can offer same-day appointments for
those who need them.
Joplin Internal Medicine Clinic
Michelle Lewis, Nurse Practitioner
Kimberly Wood, M.D.
Board Certified
819 E. 32nd Street
Joplin, MO 64804
417.624.4701
That’s one reason Dr. Wood appreciates Lewis’ help. She said, “Michelle has
been instrumental in improving our timeliness so that our patient wait
time is down, and we still have the flexibility to see people urgently when
they need to be seen.”
Improving the quality of the care she provides is a priority for Lewis. “I’m
excited about being with Dr. Wood and our patients are great,” she said.
“I’m very excited to see what our future holds.”
Comprehensive Dental Services
PROMOTION
Dentures and Dental Services
Dentures and Dental Services
Joe Robinson, D.D.S.
Ty Barnes, D.D.S.
1816 S. Range Line Road • Joplin, MO
417.572.0002
www.joplindentures.com
Dr. Karl Gubser
Dr. Bradley Acker
Johnny Maravich, D.D.S.
Bradley Acker, D.D.S.
Karl Gubser, D.D.S.
Sebastian Tietze, D.D.S.
Dr. Ty Barnes
6826 Hwy 59 N. Grove, OK
918.786.9061
www.grove.dentalservice.net
Dr. Sebastian Tietze
Dr. Johnny Maravich
Dr. Joe Robinson
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fter providing dental care in Grove for over 25 years, Dentures and Dental Services has recently expanded to Joplin. “We’ve
grown over the years,” says district manager Dale Moore, “and we outgrew our 10,000-square-foot facility in Grove.” Moore
says that, because many patients come from Joplin and the entire four-state area, Dentures and Dental Services decided it
made more sense to open a new facility in Joplin rather than expand in Grove. The new offices in Joplin, located at 1816 S. Range
Line Road in the Bel Air Shopping Center, opened on August 21.
Although Dentures and Dental Services is known for its quality one-day dentures, the practice offers a comprehensive line of dental
services to accommodate the needs of nearly all patients. In addition to one-day replacement dentures and immediate dentures,
services include partials, extractions, crowns, bridges, implants, fillings and cleanings. Dentures and Dental Services has six doctors
to serve its patients.
Dr. Johnny Maravich, Dr. Bradley Acker, Dr. Karl Gubser and Dr. Sebastian Tietze will remain in Grove.
Born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma, Dr. Maravich earned his doctorate degree from the University of Oklahoma College of
Dentistry. Originally from Muskogee, Oklahoma, Dr. Acker served 14 years in the U.S. Army and, like Dr. Maravich, obtained his DDS
degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. He and his wife, Holly, have been married three years. Dr. Gubser
graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry in 1978, served in the Air Force after graduation, and practiced
dentistry in Hobart, Oklahoma, before coming to Grove. Dr. Sebastian Tietze is a graduate the of University of Oklahoma College of
Dentistry. He is a resident of Grove and in his spare time has a passion for baseball.
Dr. Joe Robinson and Dr. Ty Barnes will practice in Joplin. Dr. Robinson graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas, in
1990 and served in the Army for three years after graduation. He and his wife, Trish, have two children who are currently attending
the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Barnes is single and a recent graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry.
“Our compassionate and caring staff,” says the website of Dentures and Dental Services, “is waiting for the opportunity to help you
regain confidence in your smile!” Call 918.786.9061 in Grove or 417.572.0002 in Joplin to make an appointment.
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PROMOTION
General Dentistry
William Herrington D.D.S.
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r. William G. Herrington graduated from UMKC’s School of
Dentistry in 1981, and he has been providing dental services in
Carthage ever since. His wife, Pam, a registered dental hygienist
who serves as his office manager, is also a valuable asset to the business.
Dr. Herrington says he and his staff enjoy the variety they encounter
each day in working with patients. “No two days are the same.” Most of
all, though, he says, “We enjoy putting smiles back on people’s faces by
restoring the natural smiles they may have lost through accidents or
cavities.” Restoring patients’ smiles, according to Dr. Herrington, often
restores their sense of dignity and pride as well.
Herrington Dental offers a wide variety of services ranging from
traditional fillings to a new tooth-whitening technique called ZoomTM.
The facility uses the latest in advanced technology, including a laser
technique called Waterlase, which often allows Dr. Herrington to fill
cavities or perform other dental services without shots, thereby avoiding
the need to “numb people up.” Herrington Dental is one of the few dental
practices in the region that offers Waterlase. With a focus on providing
dental services with a minimum of discomfort to the patient, Dr.
Herrington also offers sedation dentistry. This helps the fearful patient
comfortably receive the treatment they need with very little memory of
the dental visit.
Echoing her husband’s sentiment, Mrs. Herrington says the most
satisfying aspect of her job is seeing the smiles on people’s faces after
they’ve had dental work. “A lot of people,” she says, “are more confident
after they’ve had their smiles restored.” Asked about working with her
husband as a team, Mrs. Herrington says, “We’ve made it work for 31
years. Besides, on busy days we don’t even see each other very often.” She
Herrington Dental, P.C.
William Herrington D.D.S.
1515 Hazel, Ste. 200
Carthage, MO 64836
417.358.4231
www.HerringtonDentalPC.com
admits they occasionally talk about what happened
at work after they get home, but for the most part
they have set boundaries so that their professional
life does not deprive them of a private life.
Dr. and Mrs. Herrington are the parents of four
grown children: Gretchen, Kyle, Weston and Melina,
and have one grandson, Callen. Away from work,
the couple enjoy spending time with family, and
they are also active in their church. In the past, they
enjoyed doing Christian clowning but have not
done as much since their children have left home.
Board Certified General Surgeons
PROMOTION
Joseph T. Dodd, M.D.
Dwight A. Wagenknecht, D.O. F.A.C.O.S.
William A. Turner, M.D.
Nevada Regional Medical Center
Joseph T. Dodd, M.D.
Dwight A. WagenKnecht, D.O. F.A.C.O.S.
William A. Turner, M.D.
800 S. Ash, Nevada, MO
417.667.3355
www.nrmchealth.com
Dr. William A. Turner
Dr. Joseph T. Dodd
Dr. Dwight A. Wagenknecht
T
he doctors and staff at Nevada Regional Medical Center saw
a need and they’re filling it. Nevada Regional Medical Center
is a community-owned, non-profit regional hospital licensed
for 71 beds that delivers acute care medicine. NRMC also operates
the NowCare Clinic in Nevada, rural health clinics in Rich Hill and
Sheldon, and a home health agency. In addition, NRMC owns a 40bed Alzheimer’s unit and 108-bed nursing home.
Physicians, employees and staff adhere to strong values around
professionalism, responsibility, integrity, dedication and excellence
and share the vision of being the healthcare resource of choice for
area residents by giving high quality, cost effective and innovative
services.
Three of those doctors are highlighted below:
Dr. Joseph T. Dodd joined the professional practice clinic in 2010,
moving to the Midwest for the chance to “practice in a rural setting
where there is a more personal interaction with my patients and to
spend more time with my family in Texas,” he said. He completed
his residency in general surgery at the University of Michigan and
served there as the Chief Resident in Surgery.
“My patients can expect to work with a skilled surgeon,” he said. “I
am in-tune with their needs and expectations. I do what I can to
see that their needs are addressed.”
When he isn’t working, you’ll find him hunting water fowl and
turkeys. “Having a hobby is important,” he said. “A hobby provides
an outlet to realize the other passions in one’s life.”
Dr. Dodd offers a variety of services to his patients, including
procedures for appendectomy, breast-biopsy, mastectomy, liverresection (wedge/tumor), spleenectomy, colectomy-laparoscopic
and open, hernia repair, colonoscopy, and hemorrhodectomy.
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“We’re still growing,” he said of NRMC. “There will be another
surgeon coming and we’ve expanded a lot of the procedures we’re
doing.”
Dr. Dwight A. Wagenknecht has been affiliated with NRMC since
2005 and sees patients coming to the Wound and Skin Management
Center. He attended Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
where he received his Medical Doctorate and then completed his
internship and residency at Doctor’s Hospital of Stark County in
Ohio. He is board certified as a general surgeon.
“Get to a healthy weight,” is what Dr. Wagenknecht thinks is the
most important thing we should all be doing for our health, and
he agrees with Dr. Dodd when it comes to having hobbies. “I enjoy
fishing, fly tying, working with stained glass, traveling and reading,”
he said.
The Wound Center can aid in the healing of diabetic ulcers, vascular
ulcers and pressure ulcers. The doctors can also address wounds
that haven’t begun to heal in two to four weeks, signs of infection
and traumatic wounds.
Dr. William A. Turner also serves patients coming to the Wound
and Skin Management Center and has been affiliated with NRMC
since 1980.
Both he and Dr. Wagenknecht provide comprehensive care and
treatment for all types of non-healing wounds. “The majority of
chronic wounds are the result of diabetes, immobilization and
circulatory problems,” he said. “The remaining wounds usually
result from traumatic injury, non-healing surgical incisions or from
a weakened or stressed body’s inability to heal itself. We use a
multidisciplinary team approach combining a variety of diagnostic
tools, advanced wound care treatment, education and support to
enhance each patient’s outcome.”
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“I think everyone deserves the same chance,
because breast cancer has no financial
boundaries. It doesn’t discriminate based on
whether you’re rich or poor.”
By Vicki Cash
ancy Simon went for her routine annual
mammogram in April 2012 expecting
to receive the usual result letter stating
“markedly dense breast tissue.” Not this time.
Further testing indicated Nancy had DCIS, Ductal
carcinoma in situ, grade 2, a noninvasive form of
breast cancer in the milk ducts. Her treatment options
were either a lumpectomy and five days of radiation
per week for seven weeks, or a single mastectomy.
She chose the lumpectomy and radiation, and had
surgery in June.
Subsequent pathology results showed positive
margins and lobular carcinoma, a precursor
to invasive breast cancer. Nancy’s choices for
treatment changed to either a single or a double
mastectomy.
“I chose to have a double mastectomy because there
were too many unknowns,” Nancy says. “Would it
show up again? Did I have cancer in the other breast?
My daughter had just turned 13 and I wanted to give
myself the best chance at being around for as long
as possible. I had a double mastectomy with partial
reconstruction in July and two more reconstruction
surgeries by December. I am now cancer free and
there is only a two-percent chance that the cancer
will come back. Those are odds I can live with!”
Nancy feels God’s plan for her now is to raise
awareness and be a living example that early
detection and mammograms save lives.
“Creating awareness is a significant part of the
fight against breast cancer. I just went for my
routine annual mammogram. It made me think
how important that yearly timeline is; especially,
when the doctor tells you that in two or three more
months, the cancer would have been invasive.”
Fortunately, Nancy was diligent about having her
yearly mammogram. She worries about friends and
acquaintances who nonchalantly report that they
haven’t had one for two or more years, or worse, the
woman who shared that she had two mammograms
in her entire life.
In her quest to fulfill her calling, Nancy joined the
Board of Directors of HOPE 4 You Breast Cancer
Foundation last October. The organization helps
raise money to pay for mammograms for women
who are uninsured or under insured and donates
funds to area breast centers.
“Yes, mammograms save lives,” she says. “But
what if you don’t have the money for one? I think
Photo by Tina Smith
everyone deserves the same chance, because breast cancer has no financial boundaries.
It doesn’t discriminate based on whether you’re rich or poor.”
Nancy was also the 2012 Race 4 HOPE breast cancer survivor chairperson, which
included television appearances promoting the race.
“Talk about outside my comfort zone!” she exclaims. “But I knew that if this is what
God wanted me to do, he would give me the courage to do it. I am also involved
with the breast cancer survivor support group sponsored by HOPE, so I can share
my story and spread my message. Through my journey with breast cancer, I know
how differently things could have turned out. Since my diagnosis, I have taken every
opportunity to raise awareness no matter how far outside my comfort zone it is.”
HOPE is an acronym for help, outreach, prevent and educate.
The support group meets at 6:30 pm on the third Tuesday of
every month at The Hive, 506 Main Street, Joplin. For more
information about HOPE 4 You and all services offered, visit
www.hope4youbcf.org or call 417.437.0784.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Life’s Best Lessons
Are Often Taught Too Soon
By Jamie Emery
Photos by Artistic Expressions
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C
ancer is a word we hope to never utter in
our homes. It is one of our greatest fears
and sneaks up on us. We all know someone
whose life has been touched by breast cancer.
Whether it is our mom, our daughter, an aunt, a
sister or a friend, breast cancer not only touches
our life, but leaves an impact on our heart.
Sara Camerer knows that feeling all too well. Sara’s mom, Sharron
Turney, passed away November 1, 1988. Sharron was only 44 years
old, but her life was full. At the time of her death, Sharron and her
husband Larry had been married for 25 years and had three children:
Lincoln, Sara and Rebecca.
Up until the diagnosis, life was normal. The Turney family of five did
what families do. They spent time together, enjoyed life and shared
many laughs. For two years after the diagnosis Sharron battled the
cancer with radiation, chemotherapy and a mastectomy. Those years
were full of moments where they believed they had beat the battle to
only find out the cancer was back, beat again and then back again. It
was a journey of heartbreak and sorrow that ended with the loss of an
adored wife, mother and (a very recent) grandmother.
When Sara’s mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, Sara had just
moved to Crowder College, an hour and half away from home, to play
basketball. She did not live away from home long when she decided
to transfer to a college near home to be near her mom. Sara shares, “I
remember so many times of coming home from school, crawling into
my mom’s bed and trying not to move an inch. She was in so much
pain that even moving a little hurt.”
In all the pain, Sara’s mom carried the family with her strength. Sharron
was a woman with great faith and that faith never wavered. Sara adds,
“One of the greatest things my mom taught me was about the Lord.”
Sharron was a woman who could laugh even in the most challenging
of circumstances. Sara recalls a time when she had been showing
horses and her mom was there supporting her. Sara’s mom lifted her
head up fast and hit her head on the trailer. Just as her head hit, her
wig fell crooked across her face. “She laughed so hard that you could
not help but laugh with her,” remembers Sara.
At 20 years old, Sara lost her mother. Sara says, “I recently turned 45
years of age. I am one year older than my mom was when we lost her.
Her death taught me to cherish the little things and spend as much
time as possible hugging and kissing my daughters. My mom taught
me how to be a mother.”
Sara now has four daughters, ages 23, 21, 19 and 14. Sara and her
husband own CAMCOR Environmental in Stella, where the whole
family works. Due to the nature of the business, the family can often
be found wearing pink hard hats while they work. Not only does
pink represent Breast Cancer Awareness, but Sara says, “The pink
hard hats represent the bond between mothers and daughters. It is a
reminder of everything she taught me.”
Sara talks about her mother with much love and admiration. There
were moments of wonder and sorrow, but the feeling of pride was
abundant.
“My mom taught me that I could do whatever I wanted to do in life
as long as it was God’s will,” Sara concludes.
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Bosom
Buddies
By Vicki Cash
Photos by Tina Smith
Janet Waggoner and Linda Houck go way back. They first became acquainted
when their husbands played in a softball league nearly 30 years ago. They
were neighbors for a time. They really became best friends when they worked
together for four years at the law firm of Checkett & Pauly before Linda took a
job at Mercy McCune-Brooks Hospital. They maintained their friendship and
enjoy golfing together and lunch dates.
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One day at lunch, Linda mentioned she had scheduled her annual
mammogram. Janet remarked that she wasn’t going to get one because
she had not met her insurance deductible. Linda explained about the
mammograms provided by Mercy McCune-Brooks Foundation and
gave her the information, so Janet was able to get her mammogram,
too.
It was fortunate she did because Janet’s doctor discovered a
lump in her breast, but she wasn’t too worried about it
because her mother had fibroid cysts and there was
no breast cancer in her family history. Her doctor
ordered a sonogram, and she received the news
that she did indeed have breast cancer.
“The first person I wanted to tell was my
husband,” says Janet. “The second person
I wanted to talk to was Linda. I’m such a
doomsday type of person and she is always
so upbeat. She even offered to shave her
head with me. I need her in my life!”
‘‘
The first person I
wanted to tell was my
husband. The second
person I wanted to talk
to was Linda.”
-Janet Waggoner
The friends had the same doctor, chose
the same oncologist and the same plastic
surgeon for the implants so that they would
both get much of the same information.
Their goal was to better support each other,
even though their journeys through treatment
and recovery were somewhat different. Linda
had a single mastectomy and four chemotherapy
sessions, while Janet had a double mastectomy, six
chemo treatments and radiation.
Janet says, “Everyone is different. Linda had a rougher time than I did
with the chemo making her sick. I would just be sick for one or two
days after each treatment. Your body really gets worn down during
each treatment.
Linda says, “I told her, ‘It will be okay. When you lose all your hair,
I’ll shave my head with you.’ Two weeks later I found out I had cancer,
and I lost my hair first!”
Both say losing their hair was traumatic. Linda cried when her
eyelashes fell out. But when Janet’s started to fall out, Linda said,
“Oh, it’s okay, mine are already back!”
“We went to pick out wigs together and I had a blast,” says Linda. “I
always thought I’d look good as a redhead. I was trying on all these
wigs and laughing. Then I went over to Janet and asked, ‘What have
you tried on?’ and she said, ‘Nothing.’ We had been there 45 minutes.
She said she couldn’t find one like her hair. I told her, ‘Well, you can
be somebody different!’ I can always make her laugh.”
“We participate in the Race for HOPE each year – that’s our special
day. The first year, it was really hard for Linda to finish the one-mile
walk. We recently celebrated being cancer-free for five years. This
year was the best we’ve both ever felt. When we finished, Linda said,
‘Let’s go again!’”
The friends have an even more special bond now. “We were so
thankful to have each other,” says Linda. “We’re bosom buddies!
We’re like night and day, but we work well together. Janet worried
about everything and asked all the questions. I was the researcher and
tried to see the positive side of things. I just kept saying, ‘It will be
okay,’ but Janet was our reality check. Cancer is not for sissies. Having
a sense of humor and a positive attitude will help you through it.”
Janet stresses the importance of having a good support system, whether
it’s a mother, sister or a best friend, because it is a very emotional ride.
“It was such a blessing for me to have Linda. I don’t know whether
God intended for us to go through this together, but she is the sunshine
in my life.”
Breast Cancer Awareness & Pink Ribbon Bagels!
On October 1, 2013, 100% of the sales of the Pink
Ribbon Bagels sold in the Joplin Panera Bread
bakery-café will be donated to Hope 4 You Breast
Cancer Foundation. Every day after that through
the month of October, Hope 4 You will be given
25¢ of each pink ribbon bagel sold.
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P
ink
Passion
Show your Passion for the cause
by shopping these fabulous Pink
finds! Join SMTO and our local
retailers in raising money for
Breast Cancer Research
and Awareness.
Through October 15, Randy’s Drive-In
is serving “Pink Passion” ice cream cones. A
portion of the proceeds benefit “Carl Junction
Cares.” Open 10 am–9 pm, 7 days a week.
1201 E. Pennell, Carl Junction, MO
Carl Junction C.A.R.E.S. stands for Cancer, Awareness,
Research, Education, Support. Carl Junction C.A.R.E.S. is a
local, non-profit 501 (c)(3) breast cancer organization. Our
mission is to promote cancer awareness through education,
promotion and financial support of local breast cancer-related
organizations.For more information all Carl Junction C.A.R.E.S.,
visit www.CarlJunctionCARES.com, or visit the Carl Junction
C.A.R.E.S. Facebook page. or call 417.649.8846
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Order your Breast Cancer Awareness stamps from
Sharon Clark (a breast cancer survivor) at the
Carl Junction Post Office, 111 S. Main Street.
Purchase a sheet of stamps for only $11!
Help make us #1 in stamp sales!
For every Brighton Power of Pink Bracelet sold from
October 1-31, Brighton will donate $5 to support
breast cancer research and awareness.
Upstairs Boutique, Unique Clothing Jewelry
and Gifts. 5th & Main, Joplin 417.781.6581
Hideout Harley-Davidson
supports Breast Cancer Awareness and
will donate the proceeds from our custom
“Save the Tata’s” t-shirt and wristband sales
to the Breast Cancer Foundation of the
Ozarks. Get yours before we sell out!
5014 Hearnes Blvd. Joplin, MO
417.623.1054 • www.hideouthd.com
SMTO is
donating $50 of the
proceeds from each
retailer’s ad on these
pages to Hope 4 You
BCF. Visit these retailers
and tell them
“Thank You!”
Check out the new selection of Corral Boots!
Blue Moon Market is a unique shopping venue:
“A modern boutique with a vintage soul.” Find the latest in
clothing, home décor, gourmet food, jewelry and so much
more! Food, entertainment and shopping…who could ask for
more? Open Monday- Friday 10 am-6 pm and Saturday
10 am-5 pm. 613 S. Main Street • Joplin • 417.553.0826
www.bluemoonmarket.org
Carolyn’s Salon & Day Spa will donate $5 of its
proceeds to Hope 4You Breast Cancer Foundation during
October when you purchase a Pink Nail Shellac manicure
and/or pedicure for only $25! Also specializing in hair
styles, color, perms, highlights, makeup and waxing. Ask
about Nerium, which is like getting a mini face lift. Call
to schedule your appointment today. 831 W. Daugherty
Street • Webb City, MO • 417.439.3022 or 417.392.7144.
Get your pink on at the Funky Crow in October!
Primitive décor, children’s décor, shabby chic handpainted items, one of a kind painted furniture and
more! Eighty percent of décor made personally by
The Funky Crow. Like us on Facebook!
Hours: Monday –Saturday, 10 am-6 pm. Locally
owned by Gregg and Debbie Balestrin.
1704 Hickory Hills • Joplin, MO •417.438.8320
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Go Pink! Schedule a screening, receive
valuable health tips, and support the
fight against breast cancer at these
special events planned for Breast
Cancer Awareness Month.
Mercy Maude Norton Mobile Mammography Unit Schedule for
October:
October 1: 9 am-4 pm, Dr. Bortmes, Oswego, KS
October 2: 10 am-3 pm, Walgreens, 20th & Rangeline, Joplin, MO
October 3: 8 am-4 pm, Mercy Maude Norton Hospital, Columbus, KS
October 15: 9 am-12 pm, Dr. Hill Clinic, Southwest City, MO
October 16: 10 am-2 pm, City Point, Webb City, MO
October 22: 10 am-3 pm, Envy Fitness, Baxter Springs, KS
October 23: 8 am-12 pm, Arma Clinic, Arma, KS
Schedule an appointment by calling 620.429.2545 or walk on.
Carl Junction, MO
October 13: 5th Annual Breast Cancer Walk to Show You CARE, 2
pm, Bulldog Stadium. Theme: Let’s tackle breast cancer! Contact Ali
Carlton, 417.649.5765.
October 19: 4th Annual Show You CARE Breast Cancer Skate,
7-10 pm, Spinning Wheels SK8 Center, 710 E. Pennell. Call 417.649.6424
or Marcus Donham, 417.499.5369.
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October 19: 3rd Annual Show You CARE Breast Cancer Zumbathon,
9:30 am-12 pm, Carl Junction High School. Contact Anissa LaVelle,
417.357.1587.
October 26: Inaugural Show You CARE Breast Cancer Run, 9 am, First
Baptist Church, 302 South Main. Call Gary Stubblefield, 417.385.7645.
Joplin, MO
October 1-31: Panera Bread Pink Ribbon Bagel Campaign, Joplin.
Hope 4 You Breast Cancer Foundation will receive 25¢ for each Pink
Ribbon Bagel sold in October, with 100% of Pink Ribbon Bagel
sales donated on October 1. Preorder to ensure availability. Visit
www.hope4youbcf.org.
October 5: Breast Cancer Awareness “Pink” Football Game, 7 pm,
MSSU Stadium, to benefit Hope 4 You.
October 11: Pink Ribbon Bagel Day for Pittsburg, Kansas. Preorder by
October 4. Call Kelly York, 620.231.5411, ext. 112.
October 17: “Bras for a Cause 2013,” 5:30-8:30 pm, Upstairs Boutique,
502 S. Main. Create and decorate a bra in honor of someone who has
experienced breast cancer. All bras will be displayed for Art Walk. Call
417.781.6581.
October 18: Pink Ribbon Bagel Day for Pittsburg, Kansas. Preorder by
October 10. Call Kelly York, 620.231.5411, ext. 112.
October 12 & 19: Wes & Jan Houser Women’s Pavilion, Freeman
Women’s Center, 1532 West 32nd Street, 8 am-12 pm. Get a
mammogram, enjoy a muffin, 20 percent discount for participants
at Pink Door Boutique. Call 417.347.7777 for more information or to
schedule mammogram.
Lamar, MO
October 5: Lamar Pink Apple 5K and Fun Walk benefiting Breast
Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks. 7-10 am, Lamar square. Registration
fee, timing chip, T-shirt $25; Fun Run and Walk $10. Call 417.214.0114 or
visit www.bcfo.org.
Could
Breast Cancer Survivors
Be More At Risk For
Thyroid Disease?
By Dr. Gretchen Shull,
Mercy Joplin Edocrinologist
T
he connection between thyroid
disease and breast cancer has yet to be
defined, but in recent years a correlation
is certainly under investigation. It is now
encouraged for this group of women to
get screened. A routine physical exam
and laboratory evaluation are included.
The thyroid is a small gland in the neck, just below the Adam’s
apple, that regulates metabolism, weight, temperature and even
mood.
In a younger woman, a poorly functioning thyroid increases the
risk of infertility or of having a child with a birth defect. During
menopause, a sick thyroid may contribute to a list of troubling
symptoms such as hot flashes and excessive menstrual flow. At any
age thyroid disease can contribute to high cholesterol, heart disease,
rhythm abnormalities and osteoporosis.
Aside from those with breast cancer, 10 to 20 percent of American
women are troubled by thyroid disease at some time in their lives,
and many of these problems go undetected.
When your thyroid is underactive, or working more slowly, you
have hypothyroidism (hypo-low). The reverse condition, an
overactive thyroid, is hyperthyroidism (hyper-high).
Symptoms can be vague and resemble normal aging or normal reactions
to normal ups and downs of life. Physical signs of thyroid disease
include changes in energy, skin, hair, menstrual cycles, weight, sleep
patterns, sex drive, and/or gastrointestinal function. These hallmarks
are easy to overlook in the modern woman.
Of the 20 million Americans believed to have thyroid disease, more
than 60 percent do not know and may never know they have it unless
they are screened.
Screening for hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism can be done with a
simple blood test measuring blood levels of TSH (Thyroid Stimulating
Hormone). When the thyroid is sluggish, increased quantities of TSH
are produced by the pituitary and spur greater production, even before
symptoms start appearing.
The American Thyroid Association recommends screening once every
five years for all Americans over age 35, stating that ”if only patients
presenting with clearly suggestive symptoms and signs are evaluated,
many affected individuals will remain undiagnosed.”
The idea of screening is favorable for women who have had breast
cancer, women over age 50, pregnant women and those who have just
given birth, and both men and women age 60 and over. These are the
groups most likely to develop thyroid problems and most vulnerable
to the potential complications. Family history is also a very important
risk factor.
Some experts believe that detection and early treatment of thyroid
problems in older women could reduce the incidence of high
cholesterol, atherosclerosis and heart attacks.
Undiagnosed hyperthyroidism increases the risk of atrial fibrillation
(an abnormal heart rhythm) and osteoporosis (another endocrine
disorder important to screen for in association to breast cancer for
multiple reasons).
In practice, most women are not screened. That’s why it’s important to
educate yourself about the thyroid, continue with regular mammograms
following a breast cancer diagnosis, and do regular neck checks for
any changes. Ask your doctor if you would benefit from a screening
for thyroid disorder.
To make an appointment with Mercy Endocrinologist
Dr. Gretchen Shull call 417.627.8555.
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Insight
Into Substance Abuse Disorder
One reason for this is Ascent addresses the 10 Reasons Addicts
and Alcoholics Fail at Recovery:
10 Reasons Addicts and Alcoholics Fail at Recovery:
10. They do not take direction from others about how to
solve their problem.
9.They suffer from low self-esteem and do not feel they
deserve to be clean and sober.
8. They do not prioritize their recovery as being the most
important thing in their life when it comes to structuring
their day and how they spend their time.
7. They don’t learn how to process and deal with the feelings
that they used to medicate with drugs and alcohol.
6. Those who are single get derailed by an intimate
relationship with another person in recovery.
5. They believe the solution is entirely social (as in going to
meetings) and, therefore, do not put in the work required
to change themselves on a personal level.
4.They seriously underestimate what is needed to stay
clean and sober.
3.They refuse to ask for help and insist on recovering
through their own devices.
2. They have not fully surrendered to their addiction.
1. They do not take massive action.
Raising Money
with
&
Rhinestones
Rawhide
“We don’t do quantities, but give quality care,” Steen said. “A
lot of places have a quantity of people. We don’t. We have an
attentive staff and needed resources to provide the high level of
care to address the needs of the addict.”
By Bridget Bauer
For the general public, there is a way to help. On October 26,
Ascent is hosting “Rhinestones and Rawhide.” This is the fourth
year for a fundraiser but the first time for this particular event. The
location is Red Door Barn Event Center on Highway 43 outside of
Webb City, and features a country hoe-down with lots of sparkle.
KSN is the media sponsor, and KSN’s Gary Bandy and Stacey
Garvilla have agreed to be the masters of ceremonies.
ne thing Ascent Recovery Residences
executive director Teddy Steen is proud
of is the success of the Ascent program.
“It will be a casual night of fun, laughter and music,” Steen said.
“It will be an evening you won’t want to miss.”
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For men, 60 percent have completed the first
phase, and for those who have completed
both phases 90 percent are still clean and
sober five years after the program started.
For the women’s program, which has been in
existence since June 2012, 100 percent of its
graduates have remained clean and sober.
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Activities and fun include dinner, bonfire, desserts, country store,
square dancing demonstrations and silent auction. Four States
Idol winner Leon Troyer is the musical entertainment. Four States
Idol was Ascent’s first fundraiser three years ago.
Sponsorship packages are available at various levels and tickets
are $75 for VIP and $50 for reserved. Additionally, Steen is
accepting donations for a silent auction.
Steen, along with a fundraising committee headed by Cathy
Garver and the board of directors are excited about planning this
event to further aid their mission of helping addicts.
“We are not in the business just to get people sober,” Steen said.
“We are in the business of transforming lives.”
For tickets, to donate or more information,
call Teddy Steen at 417.540.6313.
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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.
October 11: Grief Companions Support Group meets the second
Thursday of each month, 6 pm, Elm Haven West. Enter through
north door. Call 620.704.1110.
Free
supervised
playrooms
Barton County Memorial Hospital, Lamar, MO
October 14: Diabetes Support Group, 5:30 pm, Barton County
Ambulance District office meeting room, 1100 Cherry Street. Call
417.681.5107.
Mercy McCune-Brooks Hospital, Carthage, MO
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Mobile Mammogram. Call
417.359.1350.
October 7-October 29: Monday & Tuesday Grief Support
Group: Monday 1:30-2:30 pm; Tuesday 6:30-7:30 pm. Free eightweek course on coping with grief continues. Materials provided.
Call Chaplain Galen Snodgrass, 417.359.2636.
October 13 & 27: Spradling Family Birthing Center Open House
for expectant parents, 1-3 pm. Free. Call 417.359.2600.
October 17: Golden Reflections, 2 pm, Carthage Water and
Electric community room. Medicare changes and enrollment. Call
417.359.1351.
October 22: Diabetes Support Group, 4-5 pm, Carthage Public
Library community room. Call 417.359.2652.
Joplin, MO
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 South Byers. Free. No appointment necessary.
October 4: Free Monthly Memory Screening, first Friday of each
month, 10 am-12 pm or by appointment. Compassionate Care
Senior Services, 624 S. Main. Call 417.623.2447.
October 8: Brain Injury Support Group, 12-1:30 pm, Independent
Living Center, 2639 E. 34th. Call 417.659.8086 or visit www.ilcenter.org.
October 10: Fit for Life Health & Lifestyle Fair, 2-6 pm, Walgreens
Pharmacy parking lot, 20th & Rangeline. Live demonstrations, flu
shots. Call 417.626.8553.
Freeman Health System
Every Saturday: Sports Injury Clinic, 9-11 am, Freeman
Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, 3105 McClelland Blvd. Free. Open
to middle school through college athletes injured in previous week’s
school sports activities. X-ray available onsite. Call 417.347.5400.
October 1: Autism Support Group, 6-8 pm, Freeman Business
Center conference room (back entrance). Call 417.347.7850.
October 1: Friends and Family CPR, 6:30-9 pm, Screen Team
Resource Center, 1130 E. 32nd Street, Suite C. $15. Registration
required. Call 417.347.4448.
October, 2, 7, 9 & 14: Tai Chi, 1-2 pm, Freeman Business Center
Conference room (back room). 45-minute low-impact class
designed for those over age 50. $60. Call 417.347.5837.
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The Flu:
What to Do If You Get Sick
By David Starrett, R.Ph
and Sheree Starrett, R.Ph
How do I know if I have the flu?
You may have the flu if you have some or all of
these symptoms: Fever, cough, sore throat, runny
or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills,
fatigue, and sometimes diarrhea and vomiting. It’s
important to note that not everyone with flu will
have a fever.
Certain people are at greater risk of serious flu-related complications (including young
children, elderly persons, pregnant women and people with certain long-term medical
conditions) and this is true both for seasonal flu and novel flu virus infections. (For a
full list of people at higher risk of flu-related complications, see People at High Risk of
Developing Flu–Related Complications). If you are in a high risk group and develop flu
symptoms, it’s best for you to contact your doctor. Remind them about your high risk
status for flu.
Health care providers will determine whether influenza testing and possible treatment are
needed. Your doctor may prescribe antiviral drugs that can treat the flu. These drugs work
better for treatment the sooner they are started.
Do I need to go the emergency room if I am only a little sick?
No. The emergency room should be used for people who are very sick. You should not go
to the emergency room if you are only mildly ill. If you have the emergency warning signs
of flu sickness, you should go to the emergency room. If you get sick with flu symptoms
and are at high risk of flu complications or you are concerned about your illness, call your
health care provider for advice. If you go to the emergency room and you are not sick with
the flu, you may catch it from people who do have it
Are there medicines to treat the flu?
Yes. There are drugs your doctor may prescribe for treating the flu called “antivirals.”
These drugs can make you better faster and may also prevent serious complications.
What should I do if I get sick?
How long should I stay home if I’m sick?
Most people with the flu have mild illness and do
not need medical care or antiviral drugs. If you get
sick with flu symptoms, in most cases, you should
stay home and avoid contact with other people
except to get medical care.
What should I do while I’m sick?
If, however, you have symptoms of flu and are
very sick or worried about your illness, contact
your health care provider (doctor, physician’s
assistant, etc.).
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CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except
to get medical care or for other things you have to do and no one else can do for you. (Your
fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine, such as Tylenol®.) You
should stay home from work, school, travel, shopping, social events, and public gatherings.
Stay away from others as much as possible to keep from making them sick. If you must
leave home, for example to get medical care, wear a facemask if you have one, or cover
coughs and sneezes with a tissue. And wash your hands often to keep from spreading flu
to others.
October is
Celiac Disease
Month
By Kimberly Wood, MD
G
luten sensitivity is in the news, there are many books about it
and it is increasingly of concern. Today there is a much higher
rate of gluten-related disease, an increase noted as early as the
1970s. Classically, gluten-related disease was inherited and presented
in babies and children with diarrhea, malabsorption and weight loss. It
responded to a gluten-free diet. The increase in prevalence has been tenfold, and the disease pattern
shifted to older patients with non-classic disease patterns, often with
less severe bowel symptoms or commonly, asymptomatic disease. In
short it was uncommon, and now it’s not.
The gluten sensitivity, or celiac disease or intestinal sprue,
is caused by gluten, a protein in wheat, barley and rye,
that produces an activation of the immune system that
destroys the intestinal lining and causes subsequent
inability of the intestine to properly absorb nutrients. In
doing so, it activates the immune system to attack other
areas of the body. It’s a serious condition that increases
inflammation and causes deficiency of vitamins that
help to modulate the immune system and repair damage
from inflammation. The consequence of this one-two punch to immunity is a
fourfold increase in all-cause mortality. There is an increase
in lymphoma and GI cancers, multiple problems commonly
associated with inflammation such as arthritis and heart disease, but
also an increase in thyroid autoimmune disease, and other autoimmune
diseases.
And you thought this was just about an upset tummy!
The increase in gluten sensitivity is likely related to our diet
increasingly wrapped in bread. It is also associated with the production
and increased use in food products of a genetically altered wheat. This
has not just more gluten but also has a difficult-to-break down and
digest component that was bred into the wheat to make it resistant
to pests. (I guess it gave the grasshoppers celiac disease too!) This is
not easily digested and the protein fragments activate the lymphocytes
that have certain binding sites. The lymphocytes then activate the cells
that generally cause the damage to the intestinal lining.
This damage is how we diagnose the disease: the intestinal biopsy
shows a flattened and dysfunctional intestinal lining, and the antibodies
to the involved tissue and the endomyosial antibody are present in a
blood test. (In the past we did an antigliaden antibody, but it is more
likely to give a false rather than a true diagnosis.)
How do you know if you have gluten sensitivity? You may have
diarrhea and nutritional deficiencies, and this may prompt your
doctor to do the antibody studies to diagnose the celiac condition and
consider an intestinal biopsy depending on family history, and other
risk factors.
What if, then, you don’t have the antibodies, but have irritable colon
symptoms of bloating, diarrhea and excessive gas? You could be
sensitive with a low-level irritation from excess gluten (but lacking
the genetic receptor in your lymphocytes for the immune excitation),
and a gluten-free diet may resolve those symptoms. The multiple effects of the gluten and wheat in our diet include the
insulin resistance that provokes acne, weight gain and a multitude of
subtle symptoms such as joint aches, headache and depression that
are associated with true celiac disease but are often present with nonceliac disease gluten sensitivity. Often these symptoms resolve
with the gluten-free diet, as well as the gastrointestinal
symptoms.
It is now relatively easy to get gluten-free products,
and awareness of gluten sensitivity has made
most pill manufacturers state if gluten is among
ingredients on labels.
If you are sensitive, then a gluten reduction may
be sufficient to eliminate your symptoms, but if you
have true celiac disease it must be entirely eliminated
to get improvement.
This article is just an overview of this interesting and
challenging problem. There are many online resources to
learn more. I would give this caution to the eager medical learner: the
myriad of vague symptoms included in descriptions of the disease can
induce anyone to think they have this condition, and the complications
and the coexistent problems can be scary. If you think you might have
this condition, put yourself on a gluten-free diet and see how you
feel. You won’t suffer if you reduce starch in your diet! You can find
gluten-free foods in most grocery stores, but Suzanne’s is a wonderful
additional resource we have here in Joplin. The simplistic way to
avoid gluten is to stick to fresh fruit and vegetables and meat and fish,
and do your own cooking.
As always, send your questions to me through Show Me Magazine.
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The Future of Healthcare:
ROBOTS
By Billie Holladay Skelley, RN, MS
O
n your next visit to the hospital, you many
encounter a new feature: robots! Hospital
robots, inspired by Mars rovers, are already in
use in several hospitals around the country
and internationally. Known as QC Bots, they
are assisting healthcare staff by registering
patients, taking vital signs, ushering patients
to appointments, and delivering meals and
medications.
In a recent article in NASA’s Spinoff Magazine, developer Daniel
Theobald, of Vecna Technologies in Cambridge, Massachusetts, states
that “the QC Bot is a Mars rover in a hospital.” Just as the rovers did
on Mars, Theobald says the QC Bots “must be able to operate robustly
in a complex, unstructured environment away from the engineers who
designed and built it.”
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The QC Bot was designed to interact with humans in natural and social
ways. Theobald says that a lot of effort went into the human-robot
interaction aspect of the design project to ensure that people enjoy
interacting with the robots. A configurable touch screen lets patients
and hospital staff interact with the robot by way of intuitive menus.
The QC Bot can be located via smart phones, and staff can call the
robot to perform tasks such as taking out the laundry. The QC Bot can
call elevators and find its way through crowded corridors. It can also
deliver mail or other items to designated recipients. Identities can be
verified through biometrics, ID cards or barcodes.
Other types of robots are being used in medical centers for specific
tasks, such as infection control. According to a recent Associated
Press article entitled “‘Robots’ Help Zap Germs,” Xenex Healthcare
Services in San Antonio makes a device that can provide a spaceage cleaning for patient rooms by emitting ultraviolet light to “zap”
bacteria and viruses dead. Other devices emit hydrogen peroxide
vapors to do the job. According to the article, “hospital infections are
tied to an estimated 100,000 deaths each year and add as much as
$30 billion a year in medical costs.” These robotic-type devices could
reduce the number of infections and improve patient outcomes.
Theobald believes the new robotic technology “has the potential to
improve efficiency, reduce medical errors, and increase patient and
staff satisfaction.” All of this and more may be achievable, but some
healthcare personnel and patients may wonder if modern medical care
is relinquishing its long-touted concept of personalized medicine and
downplaying the benefits of comforting human touch.
Albert Einstein was credited with saying: “It has become appallingly
obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” Technology
can do some very remarkable, complex, and helpful things for us
and the future may prove the worth of robots in medical care, but to
paraphrase Einstein’s famous quote, we have to be careful in healthcare
that our technology does not exceed our humanity.
October 10: Chicken ‘n’ Pickin’ and Lyons Twin Mansions trip.
October 18: Dine with the Doc: Dr. Glen King, Flu Prevention.
October 30: “Fox on the Fairway,” New Theatre Restaurant,
Overland Park, KS.
October 3: Sibling Class, 6:30 pm, Freeman West Meeting Room.
$5 per child. Help your child or children adapt to changes that
occur when a new brother or sister arrives.
October 31: Fall Bake and Craft Sale, hospital lobby, all day or
until the goods are gone. Mercy Auxiliary Events – Call 417.625.2262
October 7: Prenatal Review Class: 6:30-9:30 pm, Freeman West
meeting room 1W. For mothers who have had a baby but just need
a review. Registration required. Call 417.347.6667.
October 3: Blood Drive, 8-11 am at Mercy Joplin and 1:30-4:30
pm at Silver Creek Galleria. Co-sponsored by Mercy Auxiliary and
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks.
October 8: Alzheimer’s Support Group, 6-7 pm, Freeman East
lower level lobby. Call 417.347.4478.
October 17-18: Shoe Roads Production Shoe Sale, 12-6 pm
Thursday, 6 am-2 pm Friday. Mercy Hospital.
October 9: Cancer Support Group, 2 pm, Freeman Cancer
Institute, 3415 McIntosh Circle Drive, downstairs conference room.
Call 417.347.4029.
October 24: Midnight Madness Sale, 5 pm-midnight, Mercy Gift
Shop.
October 14: Prenatal Day Class, 8 am-3:30 pm, Freeman West
Meeting Room 1W. Class prepares mothers and their labor
coaches for childbirth. $35 per couple. Registration required; call
417.347.6687.
For information on NAMI, call 417.781.6264 or visit www.namijoplin.org.
The NAMI building is located at 219 W. 2nd Street in Joplin.
October 17: Stroke Support Group, 3 pm, College View Manor,
3828 College View. Call 417.347.1234.
September 17: Breastfeeding Class, 6:30 pm. Freeman West
meeting room 1W. Cost $15. Call 417.347.6667.
October 21: Diabetes Support Group, third Monday of each
month, 5:30-6:30 pm, Freeman East conference rooms 1-3. Call
417.347.5831.
October 29: Freeman Advantage Terrific Tea, 10 am, Freeman
Business Center conference room. Guest speakers provide
information for older adults. Social time and blood pressure
screenings 9:30 am; program 10 am. Call 417.347.5837.
Mercy Hospital
Every Monday: Parkinson’s Support Group, 2 pm, SWMO
Community Alliance conference room, 2914 E. 32nd. Call Nancy,
417.623.5560.
Every Wednesday: Free Blood Pressure Screening, 9 am-12 pm,
St. John’s Medical Equipment store, 3120 S. Main, Suite 10 (32nd
and Main). Call 417.627.8424.
Every Wednesday: Mercy Running & Walking Group, 5:30 pm.
Every Thursday: Mercy Running Group, 5:30 am and 7:30 pm.
Hospital lobby. Sign in and complete waiver before starting.
Runners and walkers welcome.
Every Thursday: Free Blood Pressure Screenings, 10-11 am
Mercy Hospital lobby. Call 417.627.8424.
Senior Connections:
Opportunity for area seniors to enjoy free fun activities, food and
fellowship at Community of Christ Church, 1212 Goetz Blvd. Call
417.625.1868.
October 1: Bingo, 1:30-3:30 pm
October 8: Bunco, 1:30-3:30 pm
October 15: Bunco, 1:30-3:30 pm
October 22: Games, 1:30-3:30 pm Mercy Healthification Team:
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Mercy Cycling Group, Times vary. Routes
and times posted on “Mercy Joplin Cycling Group” Facebook page.
Call 417.625.2260.
Mercy Prestige Events - Call Patti Lett, Volunteer Service
Coordinator, 417.625.2262.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Every Tuesday: NAMI Connection Support Group, 6:30-8 pm,
NAMI building.
Every Tuesday: Self Injury Support Group, 5-6 pm, NAMI
building.
Every Tuesday: Family Support Group, 6:30-8 pm, NAMI building.
Every Wednesday: Dual Diagnosis Support Group, 2:30-3:30
pm, NAMI building.
Every Wednesday: Post 5/22 Stress Counseling Sessions, 10 am,
NAMI building.
October 3: Family-to-Family Class, 6:30-9 pm. Free course for
family members or caregivers of individuals with severe mental
illnesses.
October 7: Asperger’s Support for Parents/Adolescents meets
the first Monday of each month, 6:30 pm, NAMI building.
INTEGRIS Baptist Regional Health Center - Grove, OK
October 10: Diabetes Support Group meets the second Thursday
of each month, 12:30 pm, INTEGRIS Grand Lake Diabetes Center,
1310 S. Main. Call 918.786.1801.
October 10: Low Vision Support Group meets the second
Thursday of each month, 9:30 am, Honey Creek Retirement Village,
200 Har-Ber Road. Call 918.786.2223.
Miami, OK
October 10: Caregivers Support Group meets the second
Thursday of each month, 11 am, parish hall, All Saints Episcopal
Church. Call 918.542.3662. Open to the public.
October 8, 22: 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
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.
October 1: Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the first Tuesday
of each month, 11 am, Generations 4th floor visiting room. Call
918.542.3391.
October 10: Autism Support Group meets the first Thursday
of each month, 5:30 pm, Miami First Baptist Church Fellowship
Center, 24 S Street S.W., with Dr. Alan Carnahan. Call 918.919.0148.
This Wasn’t In the Manual!
You Are
Invited
By Mary Engler Guccione
W
hat happened to cake, ice cream and a funny hat for a birthday
party? Thanks to reality television, teen birthday parties have
transformed into debutante balls, equipped with disco balls, specialty
cakes and full sound systems. This is one mama who isn’t dancing.
Madeline came home last week and announced that she and two of her
best friends were having a joint birthday party. And they needed to buy
dresses, order cakes, buy decorations, design invitations, call the DJ
and reserve a party room. Oh, and their colors are teal and gold.
Do what?
I looked at her and asked, “Have you forgotten where you live? Have
you forgotten who your mother is?”
She responded back with an unwavering gaze. “No.”
Apparently the other mothers were notified and on board. So I
was left to join the party train…but not before making some slight
modifications.
First of all, an existing dress will be fine. We will make the cake,
and the invitations will be texted and emailed. The DJ will be our
iHome. The one thing I didn’t change: the party room. The thought
of 50 hormonal 15-year-olds in my house made me cringe worse than
watching Miley Cyrus performing at the VMAs.
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After baking, decorating, baking…and then baking some more, the
moment for the party arrived. What are those parents feeding these
kids? I’m short, but these children are twice my size. One kid had a
full beard. And where are their parents? These kids just came out of
nowhere void of parental guidance. I don’t know who they belong to. I
don’t know who is picking them up. I can only hope somebody comes
back for them.
Then the music starts and I thought I had just been thrust into a bad
music video. They moved their bodies in ways that looked like they
didn’t have bones. One kid was doing the worm; another, spinning on
his back. The girls were moving like grown women. When the kids are
at my house, they never leave the couch. When did any of them have
time to learn to move like that?
I realize at this point I sound ancient. And for the first time in my life,
I’m okay with that.
I stabbed the cake with 15 candles, lit them on fire and killed the music.
My baby was growing up but she was still my baby. And I don’t care
what you say – no one is too old for cake and ice cream.
I began to sing the “Happy Birthday” song. The worm stopped working.
The spinning stopped its revolutions and the convulsing stopped. They
began to join in. Suddenly, everyone was their respective age, if just
for a minute.
My baby smiled at me and blew out the candles, but not before making
a wish.
At that moment, I made a wish of my own. If you’re a mother reading
this, you already know what it is.
Happy Birthday, Madeline.
October is
Adopt A Shelter Pet
S
By Annie Stewart
Month
helter pets hold a special place in the hearts of animal lovers.
Animal enthusiasts find it difficult to understand why anyone
would turn their family pet over to a shelter, but it happens on
a regular basis, according to Irene Keheley, manager and president of
the Board of Directors for the Animal Welfare Shelter and Adoption
Agency of Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
“We take in between 400 and 500 animals a year,” Keheley stated.
“The public finds the animals roaming the streets and don’t know what
to do with them; some animals have to be turned over to us because of
a death in the family, someone moving or the pet just can’t be taken
care of anymore, and we also get pets from Animal Control.” The
Shelter finds homes for approximately 400 animals a year.
The first animal shelter was founded in Britain in 1824, by twenty-two
animal-loving philanthropists and was known as the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The American Humane Society was
formed in 1877, for the purpose of more animal rescues and for the
initiation of anti-cruelty laws to protect animals. In 1869, one of the
first animal shelters was formed – the Women’s SPA of Pennsylvania.
The ASPCA in New York followed suit and began sheltering dogs and
cats in 1894.
“Our shelter has the capacity to hold between 90 and 100 dogs and
cats,” Keheley said. “It costs around $5,000 per month to run the
shelter, and we operate solely off adoption fees and donations.”
Upon adoption from the Animal Welfare Shelter, all animals are
neutered or spayed, receive all shots, checked for heartworms, fleas
treated, bathed and are ready for new families. The shelter keeps the
animals until they can be adopted. According to Keheley, the longest
they held a pet, a Labrador mix dog, was for two years.
Photos by Annie Stewart
During Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month,
the ASPCA encourages everyone
to visit their local shelter, adopt an
amazing animal or help spread the
word to potential pet owners to make pet adoption their first option.
If adoption is not an option for your family at this time, Keheley
stated there are many ways in which you can help. Washing dog and
cat dishes, holding and cuddling puppies and kittens, vacuuming the
office and folding laundry are just a few of the volunteer jobs that must
be done.
Are you looking for an exercise buddy, a best friend for your child, a
companion for your favorite senior citizen or just a fuzzy face to greet
you after a hard day at work?
All of these can be found at your local animal shelter. The Animal
Welfare Shelter and Adoption Agency of Ottawa County is located at
501 East Central, Miami, Oklahoma. Adoption days are Thursday, 1-5
pm, and Saturday, 1-4 pm. Appointments can also be made by calling
918.542.2129.
Approximately 5 to 7 million companion animals enter animal shelters
nationwide every year, and about 2.7 million healthy, adoptable cats
and dogs—about one every 11 seconds—are put down. Often these
animals are the offspring of cherished family pets. Spay/neuter is a
proven way to reduce pet overpopulation, ensuring that every pet has
a family to love them.
One of the most rewarding aspects of adopting a shelter pet is the
simple fact that you’re saving a life and giving a deserving animal a
new home. It feels great to help an animal in need, and after living in a
shelter, your new pet will be especially appreciative of the wonderful
life you’re giving him. But that’s not all—your adoption fee will benefit
other animals, too. By adopting a pet, you can support the shelter’s
good work in your community and help care for many homeless pets.
The Great
OUTDOORS
Crappie In The Fall
In the fall, crappie head to the shallows armed with hefty appetites.
Much as they do during their spring spawn, they migrate to secondary
bays and creeks, but they are not searching for spawning habitat.
Forage is what brings the fish to shallow brush piles, stump rows and
standing timber in the fall.
The first “federal” law concerning wildlife was passed in 1776, when
deer seasons were partially closed in all of the southeastern states
except Georgia, and with good reason. Deer hides were a staple trade
item in Colonial times, and in 1748, South Carolina alone shipped
160,000 deer hides to England.
Say Thanks
All of the ingredients like predictable weather, stable lake levels,
calm winds, beautiful countryside, ample launch ramp parking and
aggressive crappie combine for a great recipe. Long before there’s
frost on the pumpkin you’ll have crappie awaiting your arrival at your
favorite lake.
If you are lucky enough to get to hunt on someone else’s land, you
should consider it a real privilege. It only takes a minute to ask
permission to hunt and even less time to close a gate, shake a hand
or say thank you.
Call Practice
I Didn’t Know That
Good duck calling techniques are essential for success and should be
worked on year round. There is no substitute for practice so do it
whenever and wherever you can. Listen to live birds as well as tapes
and above all, don’t wait to work on it in the blind.
There is just something magical about watching ducks come down
out of the sky to your calls, the cold crisp air and a good working dog.
Wake Up Call
If you have a hard time waking up for those early morning fishing
or hunting trips, you might want to remember this: the kind of alarm
clock Sioux Native Americans used didn’t require any electricity or
batteries, and it didn’t depend on the position of the sun, moon or stars.
The only thing needed was a generous amount of liquid.
When a Sioux wanted to get up early, he simply drank a large amount
of water before going to bed. The earlier he wanted to wake up, the
more water he drank.
Deer Laws
It didn’t take long for the first white settlers to pass laws dealing with
deer. Massachusetts passed a closed season in 1640 and in 1740, New
Hampshire established a deer season running from August 1 through
December 31.
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A doe is able to sniff a scrape, chemically analyze the tarsal scent left
there by the buck that made the scrape and evaluate the state of health
and virility of the animal to determine if that male would be a worthy
sire. Now, if they can do that, you better make sure you are as scent
free as possible.
Fall Bird Watching
In fall, we say good-bye to the birds that leave us for the South,
like the hummingbirds and purple martins. And, we look forward
to seeing new birds, like juncos and white-throated sparrows, which
come down from the North and stay with us for the winter.
For backyard bird watchers, fall is the climax of the year. There are
more birds about than any other time. So enjoy your fall birds and
keep those feeders filled.
Deer Ears
A deer can hear another deer walking in cover up to 65 yards away.
So, you might want to work at being as quiet as you can.
No Better Time
As leaves begin to change colors and the weather cools, many
outdoors enthusiasts’ attention turns to things other than fishing. But,
if you enjoy fishing, fall should be your favorite time of year. There
is no better time of year for catching fish, especially catching big fish,
than fall.
Deer Camps Are Priceless
An inherent part of America, deer camps represent a vitally soughtafter retreat from modern living. It’s a way for many hunters to get in
touch with old friends and an old way of life.
For many, the annual days in deer camp serve to recharge the spirit
and provide relief from the drudgeries of jobs and modern lifestyles.
An established deer camp is steeped in tradition, with long-standing
members and its own set of rituals and customs. The camps’ members
have their traditional stands, traditional bunks and traditional camp
chores. Its quaint features are the woodstove and kindling pile, the
outhouse, the dinner/poker/conference table and the meat pole. In
some cases it is just the traditional campsite.
“Wherever we go in the wilderness, we find
more than we seek.”
--John Muir
The camaraderie of deer camp cannot be denied, and to the nonhunter it is probably hard to understand. Studies have shown that for
the majority of deer hunters, the social element of the hunt is more
important than any other.
Deer camp land is usually of little value to anyone except the hunter,
and to him it is priceless.
Turkey Tip
When fall weather is nice, flocks of turkeys often roost on hardwood
ridges near crop fields. On windy mornings, look and listen for
turkeys on the leeward sides of hills or in the heads of hollows.
Smart Phones
Today, smart phones let us text or e-mail each other instead of using
2-way radios when we are out enjoying the great outdoors. Our smart
phone calendars tell us the dates of hunting and fishing seasons.
If we catch a big fish or take a big buck or gobbler we take a picture
and send it immediately. We take video of the hunt or the big fish.
We find out what the weather is going to be hour by hour. We make
notes and phone calls and remind ourselves of important things and
calculate an antler score.
We look at maps, both land and water, use GPS and pull up a compass.
We don’t need a watch, it’s on the smart phone – flashlight too. There
are apps for everything you can think of. We can listen to our favorite
music, read a book or magazine, play games and even shop.
Things outdoor enthusiasts can do with a smart phone are endless and
still changing.
Now if the Zippo app would just light a campfire.
They Go By,
‘Bearly’ Noticed
Field Notes
by Jeff Cantrell
W
hile you hike in the woods of autumn you may take note
of a rotten log torn apart and dismiss it as the diggings of
an armadillo. The rustled leaves and soil disturbed below
your feet might be from wild turkeys scratching for acorns or there
is a slim possibility the scene is from another animal that calls
our area home. The Missouri black bear population is on a slow
but steady climb. Typically considered a discreet neighbor, their
routines quietly exist alongside many human schedules, so few
people have ever noticed the bruin’s presence.
Historically, black bears were very common in the Ozark hills and
the woodland/savannas transitioning to our Osage Prairies. Black
bears were showcased in Scot-Irish and Cherokee settler stories,
while their fat especially was a needed ingredient in many fireside
recipes and used in traditional medicines.
Top photos courtesy Missouri Deptartment
Their prime habitat then and today consists of the mixed hardwood of Conservation.
forest. Acorns and hickory nuts provide the chief food source in Bottom photo: Jean Mayer, Joplin Region’s
Outdoor Skill Specialist got to spend a day
the fall and build important fat reserves for the upcoming winter. with the bear crew. The healthy sub adult
Year-round their diet is mostly vegetarian. Berries, fresh tender plant bear was radio collared and key data was
shoots, fungi and grass are supplemented by insects, rodents and collected.
carrion roughly 10 percent of the time. Bears seek beetles, ants and Photo by Brad Jump, MDC Biologist
grubs in fallen logs. They have a sense of smell seven times more
sensitive than a blood hound which easily gives away the grub’s
refuge in the rotten wood. These natural foods are exactly what nature intended for bears. They should never
be fed; consequently, they associate people, campers and homes with food.
That incredible sense of smell and good hearing provides the bear the advantage of going by undetected
and avoiding conflict. Currently the Missouri Department of Conservation conducts research on our bear
population, their health and habitats. “Bears as Neighbors” education opportunities are available for scouts,
youth and specials events.
We naturalists appreciate the opportunity to share our woods with such an icon of the wilderness. To learn
more, ask a naturalist a bruin question at chertglades.org
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Jeff Cantrell is a local biologist in the Neosho area, proud backpacker in bear country, and a volunteer advisor
for the Chert Glades Master Naturalist chapter. Correspond directly to Jeff by [email protected].

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