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COVER STORY
GAMING In our cover section, read about the surge in local gaming. From board game nights to retro arcades and axe-throwing venues, there’s something for everyone. pg. 16 TASTE The Joplin Globe’s very own Andy Ostmeyer, who writes a popular weekly outdoors column in the Sunday paper, talks trout — his love of catching them and, of course, eating them. pg. 36
DAY TRIPPIN’ Did you know that, over the last seven years, a southeast Kansas town has spent $470 million in improvements? Yes, Pittsburg — home of the Gorillas — has evolved. Read all about it here. pg. 40
P. ALLEN SMITH Daffodils at the famed Moss Mountain Farm in Arkansas are blooming, considered the “bravest of flowers,” and P. Allen Smith wants to talk to you about them. pg. 50
ANDRA’S OUTDOORS Andra and her son recently visited an outdoor gem located in southeast Kansas — Elk City State Park near Independence. pg. 44
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FOUR STATES Recently, the B&B-owned theater complex in Neosho underwent a huge renovation, and it now serves alcohol inside theaters that sport leather recliners. They are the first theater in the Joplin area to offer these big-city features. pg. 38
HEAD TO TOE Freeman Health Systems recently rolled out its unique, and popular, Save My Spot — a free, fast and convenient way for patients to be seen by a Freeman healthcare provider at the two Freeman Urgent Care locations. pg. 48
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mag Amanda Stone HEAD WRITER Marta Churchwell Stephanie Davis-Goad Kaylea M. Hutson-Miller P. Allen Smith Andra Stefanoni Joe Hadsall Andy Ostmeyer CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Roger Nomer Laurie Sisk Andra Stefanoni Kaylea M. Hutson-Miller CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Drew Kimble COVER PHOTOGRAPHY David O’Neill NICHE MARKET CONSULTANT Courtney Adams Chrystina Hanna Brett Zacarello CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS Courtney Adams LAYOUT/DESIGN
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nce upon a time, sometime back in the early ‘80s, I played a video game for nearly three hours on one quarter. The name of the game was Namco’s “Galaga,” my favorite arcade game of all time. I was pretty darn good at it. So it’s nice, all those years later, to be able to go to downtown Joplin, or Carthage, and get my 80s arcade vibe on. I penned the story in the magazine about video games, but really the J MAG team tackles everything that has to do with gaming in our latest issue: from throwing axes to navigating around escape rooms to huddling around an old-fashioned game board for a family game night, which is gaining in popularity. It’s a fun issue, from beginning to end, and we think you’ll enjoy it! Remember, if you have an idea for a story or know someone who would make a great subject for a feature story, please contact me at kmcclintock@ joplinglobe.com, by mail at JMAG, 117 E. Fourth St., Joplin, MO. 64801, or by calling us at 417-627-7279.
THE JOPLIN GLOBE Dale Brendel publisher@joplinglobe.com PUBLISHER Andy Ostmeyer aostmeyer@joplinglobe.com EDITOR Bob Barth bbarth@joplinglobe.com DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING Jack Kaminsky jkaminsky@joplinglobe.com CIRCULATION MANAGER 117 East 4th Street Joplin, MO 64801 (800) 444-8514 joplinglobe.com To Subscribe: 800-444-8514 Press 1 To Advertise: 800-444-8514 EXT. 7239 JMAG is a publication of Newspaper Holdings, Inc. and is published bi-monthly. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be produced in whole or in part without the written permission from the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to accept or reject any editorial or advertising matter. The publisher assumes no responsibility for return of unsolicited materials.
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THE SCENE
| Photography by Laurie Sisk
Area Cardinals fans packed Robert Ellis Young Gymnasium in late January, ready for baseball and warmer weather.
St. Louis Cardinals fan Lee Snow, 5, of Columbus, Kansas, listens as players from the Cardinals answer questions during the Caravan’s stop in Joplin at Missouri Southern. 8
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St. Louis Cardinals relief pitching legend Al Hrabosky, back, clowns around with present-day relief pitcher Jordan Hicks during the Cardinal Caravan’s stop in Joplin at Missouri Southern in late January.
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| Photography by Laurie Sisk
Jason and Cindy Evans make their way through the Chilly 5K’s course.
Elam Seedorf shields his face from a cold, brisk wind at the start of the Chilly 5K at Memorial Hall during the annual New Year’s Day event in late January.
Runners make their way down Joplin Street during the 2020 Chilly 5K.
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Selling your home? How to make the most of a ROBUST real estate MARKET, right now. There’s never been a more opportune time to list your home. First, inventory is low, meaning your home has less competition in the marketplace. Second, serious buyers, with serious intent to purchase, need homes now. Finally, homebuyers have tax refunds to put toward their down payments. Knowing all this may inspire you to list your home. It’s best to partner with a seasoned real estate professional who can help with your selling strategy. Lisa Fletcher Real Estate Team’s Enhanced Seller Services include:
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THE TEN SPOT
| Written by Amanda Stone
BACKYARD GAMES As the weather warms, bring the fun and games outdoors! Gather family and friends to make these backyard games, then play the day away. While bending, stretching and reaching, players get physical while having fun. Hours of fun will come with just a little elbow grease when you make these backyard games.
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FRISBEE GOLF
Upcycle leftover 2-inch-by-4-inch boards from other projects by cutting them into 10½-inch lengths. Fifty-four pieces are the goal, so compensate with additional lumber if needed. Sand rough edges and stack to begin play! Players use one hand to remove blocks, placing them on top of the tower until it topples. Photo credit: abeautifulmess.com
Make your own backyard disc golf course with a few tomato cages and laundry baskets from a dollar store. Don’t forget the frisbees! After arranging the cages around the yard, play by throwing a frisbee from a designated tee area toward the first basket, following the rules of golf. Throw again from the landing position of the frisbee until it makes it in the basket, then continue to the next basket. The player with the lowest score wins! Photo source: chascrazycreations.com
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TIC-TAC-TOE
Start with smooth river rocks, which can be found at a dollar store, or collect your own! Paint them as lady bugs and bees as shown, or colored spiders, or with polka dots and stripes. The sky’s the limit! For the board, use a wood round and paint the game board, or sidewalk chalk on the driveway. Anything goes with tic-tac-toe. Photo source: chickenscratchny.com 12
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YARDZEE
All you really need for this classic game is a 4-foot long piece of 4-inch-by-4-inch lumber, sandpaper and some paint for the circles on the dice. A bucket and score sheets are handy, though! Use a saw to cut the 4x4 into five 3.5-inch cubes (4x4s are really 3.5 x 3.5s). Sand the rough edges, paint the dice dots and stain the cubes if you want a more polished look. Yahtzee! Photo source: pinterest.com
Amazing Smiles
FOR 36 YEARS, Kevin Caldwell, DDS has served the community by offering safe, affordable dentistry and a personal, pleasant patient experience. What you won’t find are bait-and-switch pressure tactics, unnecessary procedures, or costly, long-term “contracts” – just a thoughtful, friendly staff and a doctor who puts patient care first.
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| Written by Amanda Stone
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SCRABBLE Lauan plywood is thin, smooth and strong – making it the perfect material for oversized, outdoor scrabble tiles. Have the plywood cut into 100 12-inch squares to be Scrabble official. Use paint or fat permanent markers for the letter distribution: A-9, B-2, C-2, D-4, E-12, F-2, G-3, H-2, I-9, J-1, K-1, L-4, M-2, N-6, O-8, P-2, Q-1, R-6, S-4, T-6, U-4, V-2, W-2, X-1, Y-2, Z-1 and Blanks-2. Each player gets 7 letters. Check scrabble.hasbro.com for official rules and scoring. Photo source: constantlylovestruck.blogspot.com
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TWISTER Take the tangle to the great outdoors with a little spray paint and a homemade cardboard stencil. Use a light coat of regular spray paint or find water-based chalk spray paint at paint stores. A box cutter makes fast work of a piece of cardboard to make a circle stencil you will use over and over to paint the Twister “mat” on the lawn. Use a spinner from the boxed game, or simply draw pieces of paper labeled “right hand red,” “left foot green,” and so on. Photo by Kevin McClintock
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PICK-UP STICKS Use 24 dowel rods or bamboo stakes to bring Pick-Up Sticks from the kitchen table to the great outdoors. Paint groups of six stakes in four colors of your choice. Helpful hint: poke the sticks in the ground to paint them easily. To play, gather sticks together and let them fall to the ground. Player one picks up the sticks one by one without disturbing any other sticks. If a stick moves, the turn is over. The next player continues or chooses to gather the sticks and drop them again. For scoring: red = 10 points, blue = 5 points, green = 2 points and yellow = 1 point. Photo credit: iheartnaptime.net
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DOMINOES Yard dominoes can be made in any size, as long as they’re all the same. For ease, purchase four 2-inch-by-10-inch-by-16foot boards and have them cut into eight equal pieces. Sand any rough edges and spray paint each domino in the color of your choice. Paint dots using the dot patterns found at community.homedepot.com to make a complete double-six domino set. Photo credit: ironandtwine.com 14
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KERPLUNK This blast from the past hits the big time when taken outside. Fashion a low table stand out of lumber, or use an old end table or patio side table. Use wire netting for the tube, stapling it to the base for stability. Thirty to 40 garden stakes or dowel rods work great to slide between the netting; be sure not to leave any big gaps. Find ball pit balls on amazon.com and start kerplunking! To play: Take turns removing sticks from the tube while trying to minimize the number of balls dropped. Once a player touches a stick, they must remove that stick. The player with the fewest dropped balls wins! Photo credit: allparenting.com
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WASHERS
While handy skills will be helpful in making this popular backyard game, they’re not necessary. If lacking, enlist a handy helper or have the home improvement store cut the lumber to size. A drill is useful, but a hammer and nails will work in a pinch. For thorough instructions and more photos, check out prettyhandygirl.com.
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Date Book MARCH Suor Angelia & Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8
The Jupiter and Jasper (string) Quartets Thursday, March 26 Pro Musica presents a double-string quartet during their ongoing “Encore Performance” season. Both quartets have performed in some of the world’s finest halls, including New York City’s Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center and major music festivals. The music begins at 7 p.m. at the Joplin Family Worship Center, 5290 E. Seventh St. 417-623-6134.
In this double bill, Sister Angelica, a cloistered nun, encounters a long hidden secret and finds a miracle. Then crafty Gianni Schicchi contrives a devious plot to thwart greedy relatives with a spurious will and unites young lovers for a happily ever after. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. Performances held at Memorial Hall, 212 W. Eighth St., Joplin. 417-385-1454
Whitney Cummings Saturday, April 18 This sensational comedian makes her debut at Buffalo Run Casino for her “How Dare You” tour. Her credits include one comedy album, four standup specials, three Comedy Central Roasts and numerous television series in which she has served various roles including producer, director, show runner and actress. The show begins at 8 p.m. at Buffalo Run, 1000 Buffalo Run, Miami, Oklahoma 918-542-7140.
Third Thursday Thursday, March 19 From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., come one, come all — and bring all your fourlegged buddies — because thousands of Joplin and area residents flood the downtown area to enjoy local music, art, entertainment and food.
“Farce of Nature” Friday, March 20-23 and Friday, March 27-29. The latest play from the fine folks at Stone’s Throw Theatre. This comedy is directed by Doug Dickey. The theater is located at 2466 Old 66 Blvd. in Carthage. 417-358-9665.
“Enter Laughing” Wednesday, March 25 through Sunday, March 29 This production centers on the life of actor/comedian Carl Reiner, centering on his family growing up in late 1930s New York City. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors/students, $8 for children 12 and under. 417-623-3638.
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APRIL The Brubeck Brothers Quartet Friday, April 24 For Pro Musica’s final performance of the 2019-20 season, the “BBQ” is back in Joplin for an an extraordinary jazz group featuring two members of one of America’s most accomplished musical families – Dan Brubeck (drums,) and Chris Brubeck (bass & trombone.) Guitarist Mike DeMicco, and pianist Chuck Lamb complete this dynamic quartet. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Corley Auditorium on the Missouri Southern State University campus.
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FUN & GAMES
| Written by Kevin McClintock
Photography by Laurie Sisk
From the left: Katelyn Pursley and Tyler Leach take in a game of Air Hockey during their first visit to Flicker.
Customers take food, beverage and conversation near a large assortment of arcade games at Flicker.
Two customers play one of many numerous arcade games at Flicker.
arcade antics
Old school gaming havens now cool again “And it’s just a little to the left, And it’s just a little to the right, And it’s just unreal how alive you feel, Vaporizing everything in sight … And you’re living in the shade of a video arcade.” – “Video Fever” by The Beepers At one time, arcades were as popular here in Southwest Missouri as gas stations. You could find them inside convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants and video rental stores. The most popular arcade of them all, Aladdin’s Castle, reigned supreme inside Northpark Mall. 18
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A vintage version of a Donkey Kong Junior tabletop game is one of numerous arcade games at Flicker.
And then, as home gaming flexed its muscle, these arcades — dim and dingy imitations of caves filled with an exotic blend of neon lights and explosions, blips and bleeps — just upped and disappeared. But now they’re back, with the 80s all the rage again across America. And local arcade enthusiasts no longer have to travel to Springfield to get their fix.
FLICKER BAR AND ARCADE At 122 S. Main St. in Joplin, this combination arcade/tavern features three dozen arcade games, plus two consoles and an air hockey table. Co-owner James Andre said he’s also working on adding pinball machines to his staple of machines later this year. There are three kinds of customers that frequent Flicker, he said.
• Ages 45-60 — These folks “distinctly remember arcades as those dark, loud, smokefilled buildings that had an almost dangerous allure to them. They enjoy seeing a restored, original Galaga, Zaxxon, Donkey Kong Jr, and Space Invaders cabinet and will play for a high score.”
Natalie Wilson, 10, plays a 1980s vintage video game at The Venue, one of two old-fashioned arcades found in Jasper County.
Photography by Roger Nomer
Faye Lanyon, 18 months, plays a tabletop game at The Venue in Carthage.
Maddox Lesmeister, 12, is a study of concentration as he avoids the ghosts in the classic arcade Pac Man game.
• Ages 30-45 — These folks “remember the
end of the arcade era. They come in to play the games they remember, like Area 51, Cruisin Exotica, Rampage, Police Trainer, and Gauntlet Legends. They play for the experience.”
• Ages 21-29 — These folks “probably do
not remember actual arcades, though they have seen some games in other businesses and representations of arcades on television. They often play games they are somewhat familiar with like the N64 console, Ms. Pac Man, Super Mario Bros and Air Hockey. Often, these customers come in for the novelty or to attend a show or event rather than for the games.”
Flicker has special themed nights — karaoke, goth nights and Sunday night board games. Andre said they are also renting out Flicker for private parties and events at $50 an hour.
Details: Kelsey@theflickerbar.com.
THE VENUE
At 204 E. Fourth St. in Carthage, the area’s first dedicated 80s arcade opened to the public in 2018. “I describe it as an arcade (but) with a really cool ambiance,” said Nikki Gonzales, co-owner and operator. “There’s definitely an 80s vibe here.” Unlike Flicker, it’s alcohol free, emphasizing family-friendly fun over all else. For $5, an individual can stay and play for as long as The Venue remains open. Unlike a few years ago, arcades today are no longer viewed as a novelty.
Details: To book The Venue for a private event, call 417-8256437 or visit their Facebook page
Some of the classic arcade games available include:
Cabaret/mini cabinets: Pac Man and Pac Man Plus; Ram-
At Flicker Bar and Arcade: Space Invaders, Donkey Kong Jr., Galaga, Zaxxon, Area 51/ Maximum Force, Rampage, Super Mario Bros, Cruis’n Exotica, Police Trainer, Gauntlet Legends and Ms. Pac Man.
“Within the last decade video games have gained more of a sense of legitimacy. I think we have finally accepted that it is OK to enjoy (arcade games) as a pastime. It just kind of goes hand in hand that people want to relive the history, or even see it for the first time.” Each week, a classic gaming console is showcased, ranging from the Nintendo 64 to the old-school Atari 2600.
page with Joust, Gauntlet and Defender; Asteroids with Major Havoc, Lunar Lander and Tempest; Galaga with Galaxian; Street Fighter II with several newer editions; Mortal Kombat with Mortal Kombat 2 and 3; Centipede with Missile Command, Crystal Castles and Millipede.
At The Venue:
Upright multicades: Defender, Defender 2, Rampage, RootBeer Tapper, Joust, Satan’s Hollow, Robotron 2004, Wizard of Wor, Timber, Bubbles, Splat and Sinistar.
Stand-up: Combat Tribes, Popeye, Ninja Gaiden, Silent Scope
A cocktail multicade with dozens of classic games, from
2, Aliens, Tekken 3, Blitz ’99, Battleshark, and Zaxxon.
BurgerTime to Mappy and Space Invaders.
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FUN & GAMES
| Written by Stephanie Davis Goad
Bury the
Photography by Laurie Sisk
hatchet
Local axe house owners tell Joplinites where to ‘stick it’ Tired of fighting and haggling with family and friends over what to do for a fun night out? Well, it’s time to bury the hatchet…into a bullseye, that is. Three local axe-throwing venues in the Joplin area offer unique experiences for an ageold sport that has been more recently urbanized and brought indoors. Axe throwing seems to be gaining in popularity, and more businesses are starting to jump on the bandwagon to offer it as an attraction. Why axe throwing? “It’s just a new and exciting way to bring people together,” says Ben Fowler Jimmy Burgess, demonstrates the co-owner of proper technique of TommyHawks holding an axe during a stop by members of the Axe House, Joplin Area Chamber of near Neosho. Commerce economic growth tour last October.
Photography by Kevin McClintock
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Main Street Axe Co. co-owner Ben Fowler prep ares to throw an axe at his busin ess in Joplin.
He says there is something about sticking a hatchet into a piece of wood that gets people excited. The veteran-owned business boasts axe throwing in addition to several other games and uses the venue for corporate team-building events, birthday parties, and bachelor parties. TommyHawks also offers a mobile throwing unit for house and corporate parties on location. Michelle Fowler, owner of Main Street Axe Company, Joplin, says axe throwing may be an old activity, but she and her husband, Ben, present it in a fresh new way, speaking of the historic building in downtown Joplin and the open-floor concept. “We have a more modern industrial vibe … and we are 100% about hospitality here. We want everyone to have a good time.” She said Main Street Axe plans to offer food soon, to make the business more family friendly. Currently, patrons must be age 21 or older. The venue offers several throwing lanes, a full bar fashioned from a recycled bowling alley lane, and other games to play.
Photography by Laurie Sisk
ing leagues in the US and which boasts league members from 19 countries, 240 plus locations, and more than 6,000 league throwers. Keith Stroup, a coach at El Guapo’s, says throwing a hatchet is much easier than people realize, though many are intimidated initially. “Some come in and are nervous, afraid they’ll hurt themselves, but after 15 to 20 minutes they get it. And when they stick them, they get excited. They get their photos taken when they get a bullseye and always say they’re going to come back.”
Owner Alex Menejias stands near a target at El Guapo’s Cigar & Pipe Lounge in Joplin.
Alex Menejias, owner of El Guapo’s Cigar & Pipe Lounge in Downtown Joplin, lays claim to being the first venue to offer axe throwing in Joplin. He says he added the sport to offer something different. “It gets them in here, they come down and see what a cigar lounge is and see that it’s not a bar.” While his customers wait their turn to throw, they can engage in corn hole, ping pong, darts, air hockey, putting greens, and an indoor golf simulator. In fact, all three owners offer additional games to patrons to their establishments, and all three take the experience of axe throwing all the way from Saturday night date nights to corporate parties to team-building events, to a guys’ or girls’ nights out. “I have folks who bring their out-of-town clients here for something different,” Fowler adds. “It is something unique to the Joplin area, and I think people in the community are hungry for something different,” said axe-throwing enthusiast Hugh Edmondson, from Carl Junction. All three businesses provide coaches to assist with techniques and enforce the regulations set forth by the World Axe Throwing League, which is the largest governing body for axe throw-
Concerned about your aim? No worries, these owners and coaches offer these tidbits: • Axe throwing is akin to bowling (Just stay in your lane!). • Coaches are there to tweak your technique and tame your aim. • It’s never about how hard you throw the axe. It’s about finesse. • There are 100 different games you can play and different ways to throw. • It’s simple. Gravity does the work for you.
Cost: • El Guapo’s $20 an hour per person • Main Street Axe and TommyHawks - $25 for a two-hour session • Main Street Axe rents out their facility (capacity up to 200); TommyHawks offers a mobile unit for parties for $200/hour with a two-hour minimum. Upper corner, toe of bit
Parts of the Axe axeblade, bit
Axe eye
cutting edge, edge curvature
axe head
lower corner, heel of bit axe side, cheek
poll, butt shoulder of axe handle
belly of axe handle
back of axe handle
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• Each person throws uniquely. • It’s OK to miss!
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| Written and Photographed by Kaylea M. Hutson-Miller
#TeamFriends searches for clues in the detective’s office. The team included Anna and Luke Lane, Shawn and Dala Davis and Philip and Ashley Matchell.
Dare to Escape?
two local rooms offer thrills and chills Locked in a room, with only minutes to find a way to escape, provides a nightmare scenario for some, but for other Four State residents, this is just a new form of entertainment.
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Two options for locals include Escape Joplin, located in Joplin, and Grand Escape Room, found in Grove, Oklahoma. Joplin’s escape room, which features four different adventures, was founded in 2016 by Matt Friskey and Cory Barbari. It has expanded throughout the years to include a mobile option featuring 10x10feet tents, and a nerf war partnership. Grove’s escape room opened during the summer of 2018 and is operated by Chris and Amber Davis and Jeff and Nanette Dozier. It features three different rooms, ranging in skill level. With both facilities, players find themselves working with others to solve a
series of puzzles and riddles in a physical adventure game. Players work together using clues, hints and strategy to solve the puzzle within a 60-minute time frame. If successful, the final clue gives players the code to “break out” of the room before the time expires. The Davis/Dozier family opened the escape room after visiting similar locations during their family vacations. They wanted to provide a fun outing for families living and visiting the Grand Lake area. “I like the challenge and the team concept,” explained Amber Davis. “It’s fun and entertaining because it gives you
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Axe!
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FUN & GAMES
| Written and Photographed by Kaylea M. Hutson-Miller
#TeamFriends failed to solve the mystery in detective’s office within the 60 minute time limit. The team included (from the left) Philip and Ashley Matchell, Shawn and Dala Davis and Luke and Anna Lane.
more hands-on things to do.” Davis said the various rooms revolve around a theme. Each prop, puzzle and clue centers on the theme and the challenge to solve. For example, the Jailbreak room features a cell sitting in a jailer’s office. The puzzles focus on how the convicts can escape the room. Another room, the Glove of Destiny, involves a puzzle set within a baseball museum. Many of the rooms involve things which have a thriller theme. “People seem to like stuff that is a little creepy and exciting,” Davis said. “Not just hard puzzles, but those which offer a
little excitement.” Escape Joplin’s recent rooms involved Saving Christmas, Blackbird’s End, The Emperor’s Stone, and 7 blocks. Grand Escape’s recent rooms included Jail Break, Glove of Destiny, The Abandoned House and Baker Street Mysteries. Reservations may be made online for both locations. The costs range from $15 to $30 a person, depending upon the age of players, the number of players or if the room is being booked as a private party. For more information about the two facilities, persons interested may visit www.thegrandescaperoom.com or https://escapejoplin.com.
Bethany Hinman, Jeff Dozier and Chris Davis watch as teams go through the Grand Escape Room’s three rooms. The team monitors the rooms, providing clues - when asked by players - as needed to advance the game.
Ashley Matchell searches for clues in the Baker Street Detective’s Office room during her team’s visit to the Grand Escape Room.
Zombie actor Josh Kayser stands near the start of the Escape: Zombie City experience in downtown Joplin. 24
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Photography by Roger Nomer
SPRING BREAK IS COMING!
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| Written by Marta Churchwell | Photography from Joplin Globe files
Boardgame bonding
Family game nights connect people across tables Looking for some board gamers who are as serious about it as you are? You’re in luck. The Joplin area is getting in on a board game resurgence that has led to public venues for gamers. The boom in board gaming has not only led to a trove of new games, but also the offering of game nights by establishments not traditionally in the gaming business. Locally, people can find games being played virtually every night at not only game retailers, but also a new arcade bar, Flickr, and at Bookhouse Cinema, the gaming venue for Joplin Game Board Meetup, organized to bring together board game aficionados on a regular basis. Board games are returning as a form of mainstream entertainment, particularly 26
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among millennials, largely because they engender direct social interaction. While there are plenty of online gaming arenas, players are physically removed from one another and frequently anonymous. With local gaming events, people can connect directly across the table. It’s a chance to carve
new friendships or meet up with friends for drinks and some fun around a game table. It’s the original social network. “It’s a great thing to do for all ages and to get to know people face to face and get the interaction you don’t get on the internet,” says Jason Hurley, manager of Hurley’s He-
roes, a comics and games store that hosts both open board gaming and specialized gaming. Says John Davidson, owner of Changing Hands Book Shoppe, which sells games and hosts open game nights, “Gaming is a social experience, so you have to provide a place to do that.” On open game nights, people can find everything from cooperative and strategy games to cards and dice. The older, traditional games, like Monopoly or Trivial Pursuit, are pushed aside for newer ones. At Joplin Game Board Meetup, which meets twice a month, easy to play games that can be completed in a couple of hours or less are provided. It may include Ray Guns and Rocketships, a throwback to the Buck Rogers style of sci-fi, or My Hero Academia, in which heroes are recruited to defeat villains. It’s a casual atmosphere that’s kid-friendly. People are welcome to bring their own games. While gaming retailers offer open board game nights, they focus more on game nights that attract serious players interested in the specialized games, such as Magic, a trading card game revolving around a world of wizards, or Catan, in which players build settlements through resource trading. They frequently hold gaming tournaments or pre-release parties to introduce new editions of favored games. Regardless of the level of board game skill or interest, there’s a local place to fit every niche.
Where to Find Open Board Game Events Bookhouse Cinema, 715 E. Langston Hughes-Broadway - Joplin Board Game Meet-Up, 4 p.m. First Wednesday and Third Sunday of each month. Changing Hands Book Shoppe, 528
S. Virginia Ave. – 7 p.m. Wednesdays, general board gaming. Specific games for serious players, 7 p.m., Fridays.
Flickr Bar and Arcade, 122 S. Main St. – 4 p.m. Sundays. Adults only.
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| Written by Kaylea M. Hutson-Miller | Photography from Joplin Globe files
Gilbert Johnston, horticulture mananger, works in the Downstream greenhouse in this 2017 file photo.
giving back how tribal gaming monies benefit the community When David Carriger looks across his school district, he sees the fingerprints of the Quapaw Nation in a multitude of locations. From meat from the tribe’s beef and bison operation, to providing funds to remodel the varsity locker rooms, Carriger said Quapaw Nation officials lend a hand wherever and whenever needed. In the two years Carriger has served as the school’s superintendent, he’s watched as tribal funds have given monies for digital signage along the main roadway, scoreboards for the gymnasium, technical assistance for the school’s tech operations, and a Quapaw Marshal who serves as the school resource officer. Supporting the local school is just one way members of the Quapaw Nation use monies raised through tribal gaming to benefit the community. John Berrey, Chairman of Quapaw Nation, credits the tribe’s ability to use and understand the business of gaming for why social and business services have expanded across the board. He said supporting the school is a vital piece of the tribe’s efforts. “It’s important to provide the tools necessary for all kids,” Berrey said. “A lot of tribal members go to the school, but we are agnostic when it comes to that. We want to help all children become more productive citizens.” The partnership goes both directions. Quapaw School officials are developing an internship program, which will pair students with various departments within the tribe. “Quapaw Nation is our biggest partner,” Carriger said. “They are so good to us. They provide a lot of things to us free of charge, 28
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Karen Hildreth, museum registrar, talks about a piece of Quapaw pottery at the Quapaw Tribal Museum.
John Berrey, chairman of the Quapaw Nation, speaks during a recent unveiling of the Centennial Tribal Monument at NEO University.
Buffalo from the Quapaw Tribe’s herd graze near Downstream Casino.
The Quapaw tribe is producing honey at their facility near Downstream Casino.
Quapaw Marshal John Millard jokes with his son, Landon, 8, and greets a line of students during his rounds at Quapaw Elementary School. Millard’s position as the school resource officer is funded by the Quapaw Nation. Photography by Kaylea M. Hutson-Miller.
because we’re all together here – community, tribe and school working together. They are a very generous and caring people.”
Reaching into the community The community social service programs include providing beef or bison for elders through the Quapaw Nation Title VI Nutrition Program. Berrey estimates the tribe provides food for close to 300 seniors a day. “We can make the meals and serve them because of gaming,” Berrey said. “By providing them with beef or bison, [program officials] can focus on other parts of the plate and spread their budget further.” Additional services include providing assistance with electric utilities, giving parents clothing vouchers for their students, funding a staff person who meets with elders on a regular basis regarding health and welfare issues and providing monies for the Indian Child Welfare division. Quapaw Nation gaming funds provide law enforcement coverage for the town of Quapaw with members of the Quapaw Marshals. The funds also provide fire and EMS services, including providing emergency response for 17 miles of I-44. Outside of those services, the tribe also funds a methadone clinic/ drug rehab which helps people regardless of tribal membership fight the effects of drug addiction. “Everything is because of money gained through gaming,” Berrey
said. “Gaming provides in excess of $200 to 250 million.” In addition to providing services, gaming also provides the tribe with an outlet for jobs for tribal members, spouses and caregivers. Quapaw Nation’s multiple businesses include Downstream Casino and the Downstream Q-Store / Gas Station, both located just outside of Joplin near the Oklahoma/Missouri state line; the Quapaw Casino in Miami, O-Gah-Pah Convenience Store / Gas Station in rural Miami, the Saracen Annex and Saracen Q-Store in Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Childhood Learning Centers; Eagle Creek Golf Course; Quapaw Counseling Services; the Quapaw Services Authority; a tribal museum and the John Berrey Fitness Center. Quapaw Nation officials are in the process of building a $350 million casino, the Saracen Casino Resort, to sit near the Saracen Annex / Q-Store in Pine Bluff. The Saracen Casino Resort, expected to open during 2020, will include an 80,000-square-foot casino and 13-floor, 300-room resort. The resort will also include conference and banquet centers, an entertainment venue, and several restaurants, as well as a safety/fire and EMS facility, daycare, and child learning center. “This region was once home to the Quapaw Nation. Our presence here is a homecoming, so it’s important to us that the city of Pine Bluff and Jefferson County thrive,” said Berrey. “This begins with investing in the individuals who live here. Gainful employment benefits the employee, but it also transforms that individual’s household and allows him or her to invest in local businesses and grow the local economy.” Approximately 2,000 people are employed to-date by Quapaw Nation business. Berrey said tribal leaders continue to look for projects for future business developments. Berrey is proud of Quapaw Nation’s agricultural program, which helps provide 50 tons of food every six months for 15 food pantries. As a fifth-generation rancher, Berrey is proud Quapaw Nation is the only tribe to have a state-of-the-art 25,000-square-foot meat processing plant, which is USDA inspected. Since mid-2017, it has allowed officials to process beef, bison and pork. Members of Quapaw Nation also work in Pitcher with the Environmental Protection Agency, working to clean up mining waste. Ultimately, Berrey said gaming has provided benefits for the nation’s 5,000 members, as well as those living in the four-state area. “We love being part of the Joplin/Four-State area,” Berrey said. “We feed people and provide jobs. We love all of the people who work for us and support us. There’s not a better place in the world we’d rather be.” MARCH | APRIL • JMAG
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| Written by Kevin McClintock | Photography from Joplin Globe files
Road trip, casino style Want to take a day trip (or two?) and visit every single casino in the Joplin metro area? Well, you’re in luck. The furthest casino north of Joplin lies less than 25 miles away. The furthest west? Less than 30 miles. Furthest south? Less than 45 miles. Whether you head north to Pittsburg, loop south to Quapaw and Miami, and then further south into Grove, or the other way around, you can hit every single casino located within an hour’s drive of Joplin. Now how’s that for a weekend road trip?
Kansas Crossing Casino
Here is a rundown:
Pittsburg, Kansas: Kansas Crossing Casino 1275 S. US-69 620-240-4400
Quapaw, Oklahoma: Downstream Casino 69300 E. Nee Road 918-919-6000
Wyandotte, Oklahoma: Indigo Sky Casino Indigo Sky Casino
Grove, Oklahoma:
70220 U.S. Highway 60 888-992-7591
The Stables Casino
Bordertown Casino
530 H. St. SE 918-542-7884
129 Oneida St. 918-666-9401
Prairie Sun Casino
River Bend Casino
3411 P St. NW 918-541-2150
100 Jackpot Place 918-678-4946
Prairie Moon Casino
Outpost Casino
1000 Buffalo Run Blvd. 918-542-7140
202 S. Eight Tribe Trail 918-541-1455
69701 E 100 Road 918-666-6770
High Winds Casino
Quapaw Casino
Lucky Turtle Casino
61475 E. 100 Road 918-541-9463
58100 E 64 Road 918-540-9100
65599 U.S. Highway 60 918-678-2877
Grand Lake Casino 24701 S. 655 Road 918-786-8528
Miami, Oklahoma: Buffalo Run Casino
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Byrd’s Eye View
Artwork by Gibson Byrd
New exhibition at the Shawnee Tribe Cultural Center that showcases the artwork of Shawnee artist Gibson Byrd. The exhibit includes interactive art exploration activities.
SHAWNEE TRIBE CULTURAL CENTER 19 N. Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, OK 918-544-6722 | www.shawneeculture.org
@shawneeculture HOURS: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday Monday and Tuesday by appointment
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FUN & GAMES
| Written By Kaylea M. Hutson-Miller
Winner, winner chicken dinner! From blackjack to poker, slots to craps, people are turning to area casinos for their gaming pleasures. But how does one play the games successfully – especially if it’s their first time to sit down at a table. Josh Siler with Downstream Casino said when playing table games, the best advice he can give is simple – ask the dealer for information. “Our dealers are well trained and versed in their technical skills and customer service,” Siler said. “Most players are unaware that the dealer can assist them and we are more than happy to help our guests. The nature of the business is customer service and helping a guest learn to play lends itself to everyone’s enjoyment.” There are a few differences between playing table games vs. machine games. Table games involve others, while machine games are typically a solo affair. “Table games are all about the atmosphere,” Siler said. “Playing and winning with others, even a group of strangers, is always more fun. Our dealers often wear sports jerseys, and outfits for holiday parties to better create an entertaining environment.” Table games often operate on a set schedule, while machine games are available round the clock.
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At Downstream the table games (craps/roulette) open at 11 a.m. each day. A second craps table opens at 5 p.m. on the weekend. Downstream also has a 14-table fully-enclosed poker room. Siler said it is designed to provide a quiet and fun atmosphere. It’s also where casino officials host a five-day poker tournament twice a year. Here’s a few tips to think about for those venturing into the casino for the first time. • Keep calm, study the pros: Try to avoid the first-time over-excitement – it often leads to people losing their heads during game play. Do some research to understand the nitty-gritty of the games before betting real money. • Spot loose machines: It’s thought that loose machines are often in the back of the casino. Tighter machines are typically flashier and more front-and-center. • Understand the rules: Avoid being embarrassed by a pit boss or dealer, know what’s expected before sitting down for a game or at a table. This includes knowing if touching the chips is ok, and if holding cards in one or both hands is kosher. • Winning isn’t everything: Newbies are especially encouraged not to spend more money than they actually can afford. Many pros suggest only taking money which can be lost, without breaking the bank. While some casinos offer “markers” or credit, it’s advised to avoid those unless again, it’s money which can be lost without negative consequences.
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Inspired by Spring in Bloom
April 24-26
A Celebration of Fine Art and Fantastic Floral Display Preview Party: Friday, April 24, 6:30-9 p.m. Dried Floral Arranging Workshop: Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m.-noon Fresh Floral Arranging Workshop: Saturday, April 25, 3-5 p.m. Tea & Tour: Sunday, April 26 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Free Public Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Viewing Hours: Sunday, April 26, 1-5 p.m.
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| Written and Photographed by Andy Ostmeyer
Trout Time Since discovering Roaring River nearly 36 years ago, soon after moving to Southwest Missouri, I have invested a good bit of time, energy and money catching trout. And a good bit of all of the above cooking trout, as well. Roaring River’s catch-and-keep season began March 1, and that means rainbows returned to the menu. Last year I tried smoking trout on a cedar plank for the first time, using a recipe I got from Steven Riachlen’s show on PBS. It was great, and simple. Insert lemon and butter in the fish and lay bacon lengthwise and secure it to the fish with butcher twine. You can find a link to it here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=XHyfx9dX420 I have seen other recipes in which they wrap the fish with bacon. I may try that next. What follows are four other favorites gathered up over the decades. 36
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TROUT ALMONDINE I found this recipe online (https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWiutVPVPMU) a few years ago and it has become a favorite. It is from the Rainbow Grille at Tall Timbers Lodge in Pittsburg, New Hampshire. It takes a little work, but it’s a big hit. First, make a 1/2 cup of almond flour by pulverizing almond slivers, then mixing them with a 1/2 cup of regular flour. Take another 1/2 cup of almond slivers and grind it up only partially, which gives the flour (and the fish) some texture. Finish it off by putting sliced almonds in with the flour. Press the fish fillets into the flour, and flip them over. Drizzle a little more flour over the fish to completely cover it. Cook trout in 4 tablespoons of butter in a non-stick pan on medium heat. It takes
about 6 to 8 minutes with skin-side up. Squeeze lemon on trout and flip it over. This will help brown the trout and give it some additional flavor. Like any fish, it is done when the meat is flaky. Remove fish, wipe out the pan with a paper towel and return the pan back to the burner, this time on high heat for 30 seconds. Add 1/8 cup of Frangelico, a hazelnut liqueur, and flame it. I don’t trust myself with this part (my wife doesn’t trust me either) so do it outside on the grill if necessary. Mix in 3 tablespoons butter after the flame subsides, and stir the sauce while it is cooking. Once it has thickened, coat the fish and serve.
MISSOURI ‘CRAB’ CAKES This one comes from the Missouri Department of Conservation’s “Cooking Wild in Missouri” cookbook. It has become a favorite. Take 1 cup of trout meat stripped off the bones and add 1 cup bread crumbs, 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 2 finely chopped green onions, 1 heaping tablespoon cilantro or parsley, 1 heaping teaspoon hot red pepper and the juice of a small, fresh lemon. Also add 1 egg, a few pinches of salt and pepper and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
Joplin Globe file photo
Shape the mix into 2-inch patties, dipping it into the remaining bread crumbs. Fry until the bottom is golden brown, then flip it over and brown the other side.
TROUT CASSEROLE Start by cooking the trout — on the grill or in a slow cooker — then peeling the meat away from the bones, being careful not to get any of the tiny bones mixed in with the meat. Take 1 tablespoon of butter, dice up a medium green pepper and add 2 tablespoons of chopped onion. Cook it in a skillet until it is tender. At the same time, fry several strips of bacon — how much is up to you, but you can’t have too much — and set aside some of the bacon grease to mix with the cooked vegetables. Cook and drain the water from a bag of frozen corn, about 10 ounces. Grease a 9-by-9-inch baking pan and add together 2 cups of the cooked trout, the corn, 1 cup cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons of melted butter and some fresh parsley. Throw in 1/2 teaspoon celery salt, 1/8 teaspoon paprika and the same amount of black pepper. The mixture also requires a 13-ounce can of evaporated milk, then add the cooked green pepper and onions along with crumbled-up bacon and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake it all at 350 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes. It’s done when you stick it with a knife and it comes out clean. Melt a little cheddar cheese on top and you’re ready.
HONEY-FRIED TROUT This is another online experiment — I can’t remember where I saw it — that we liked in our house, but it’s a bit messier 1 lemon, halved 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour Salt and black pepper 1/3 cup milk 1 medium egg 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons honey Rub trout fillets with lemon halves to coat.
Mix cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk together milk and egg in another medium bowl. Soak trout in cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess. Dip into milk mixture, then dip into cornmeal again. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add trout and cook until golden brown on both sides, turning once, about 5 minutes total. Pour honey over fish in skillet. Lower heat to low, cover, and cook 4 more minutes. MARCH | APRIL • JMAG
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| Written and photographed by Kevin McClintock
Big-city perks installed in small-town theater After shutting down for nearly two months, the first new movies shown at the six-screen B&B Theatre late last year were two of the biggest draws of the year — “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” and “Frozen II.” Now that’s a way to make a splash. Renovations made to the theater complex south of Neosho bring a touch of the big city to the Joplin metro area — the installation of electric leather recliner seating as well as a full-service bar, which is separate from the traditional concession stand. These are perks often found in theaters located in larger metro areas like Springfield, Kansas City and Tulsa, Oklahoma, but had so far escaped Southwest Missouri. Until now. “It was a treat to announce the remodel and commit to bringing the magic of the movies to the Neosho area in a new and improved way, and local residents were not shy about expressing their enthusiasm and encouragement,” said Paul Farnsworth, director of public relations for B&B Theatres. “We know that remodels and reinvestments generate some buzz, but the Neosho project really took off in a big way.” As always, the theater will retain its traditional family-fun atmosphere. In fact, Farnsworth likened the theaters’ setting to that of a restaurant, such as Applebee’s, which has food service and a full-service bar. “It is a blast to watch the comments and shares and likes roll in on both sides,” he said. “Almost without exception, our guests (often) express gratitude and enthusiasm for the effort and final product,” he said. The theater is located at 1601 Malcom Mosby Drive in Neosho. Details: 417-455-1800.
Each of the six auditoriums were designed to contain only recliner seating, each about 80% wider than the old seats with sight-lines to the screen, allowing movie goers to spread out more comfortably while relaxing.
B&B Neosho manager Nick Tucker relaxes inside a black leather recliner inside the newlydesigned theater.
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Customers can now drink their beverage of choice — a beer, glass of wine or a cocktail — before, during or after a movie. Patrons can drink the beverage in the bar area seating or take it with them into the theater auditoriums. Remember — photo identifications are required before purchasing any alcohol.
Movie theaters and drive-in theaters in the Joplin metro area: Regal Northstar Stadium 14 201 N. Northpark Lane, Joplin 14 screens, 2,675 seats 844-462-7342. Bookhouse Cinema 715 E. Broadway St., Joplin 1 screen, 40-plus seats Focuses on movies that are more artistic and buzzworthy; the type of films that normally don’t receive a run in Joplin. They also have a dining area offering fresh foods and delicious, unique drinks. 417-825-5161. Route 66 Movie Theatre 24 S. Main St., Webb City 1 screen, 318 seats Originally part of the Newland Hotel, according to cinematreasures.org, it was converted into the Larsen Theatre in 1945 . 417-673-1155. 66 Drive-in Theatre 17231 Old 66 Boulevard, Carthage 1 screen, 400 cars Opened on Sept. 22, 1949; it closed in 1985 but came back to life and reopened in 1997. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. It is open from April through October. 417-359-5959. Plaza Theater 107 W. 11th St., Lamar 1 screen, 375 seats Located on the town’s historic square, Plaza opened in the fall of 1934 but was closed in 1986 before reopening in 1998. 417-682-6843.
Barco Drive-In 57 South East 25th Lane, Lamar 1 screen, 400 cars This still active drive-in debuted on April 28, 1950 and is open from April through October. 417-682-2434. The Flick Theatre 205 E. Main Street, Anderson 1 screen, 300 seats A family-owned theater located in downtown Anderson, it claims to have one of the largest movie screens in Southwest Missouri. 417-845-6681. AMC CLASSIC Pittsburg 8 202 Centennial Drive, Pittsburg, Kan. Located inside Meadowbrook Mall. Tickets: $5.69 adult, $3.19 senior, $2.69 children. 620-232-2256. Miami Cineplex 222 N. Main, Miami, Oklahoma 4 screens, 471 seats 3-11). 918-542-3766. Coleman Theatre 103 N. Main St., Miami, Oklahoma 1 screen, 1,600 seats Opened on April 18, 1929, and a member of the National Register of Historic Places, it originally showed first-run movies; today it is primarily used as a performing arts center, though movies, mostly nostalgic, are still shown for audiences. 918-540-2425.
This is where we bid a goodbye to the movie theaters that once entertained the masses in the Joplin area. How many of these locations did you visit? Joplin Cinema 6,
Mall 5 Cinemas
6 screens, 1,160 seats Formerly located at E. Seventh St. and S. Michigan Ave. at the Sears Plaza, it closed in May 8, 2008.
5 screens, 1,200 seats Located inside Northpark Mall, in what is today the food court, the theaters opened on Dec. 18, 1986. They closed in late 1999.
Eastgate 5 Theatres
5 screens, 1,250 seats (demolished). Formerly located at 1515 Range Line Road. At the time, it was one of Joplin’s first multiplexes and largest. Northpark Cinemas I & II
2 screens, 600 seats Located at the corner of Northpark Mall, the two theaters opened on Aug. 9, 1972, headlined by “Fiddler on the Roof.” It closed in late 1988.
Webb City Drive-In
1 screen, 400 cars Formerly located where the Walmart Supercenter sits today, the drive-in opened on June 26, 1953, leading off with “Bloodhounds on Broadway.” It closed in 1998 and was soon demolished. MARCH | APRIL • JMAG
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DAY TRIPPIN’
| Written and photographed by Andra Stefanoni
A day spent in Pittsburg, Kansas Pittsburg has evolved. The town, built by miners and industry, still has many old favorites that date back at least a few generations — including legendary restaurants like The Mall Deli, Jim’s Steakhouse, Otto’s Café, and Harry’s Café. Teens and adults alike can still enjoy inexpensive “retro” entertainment at Lowe’s Skateway, Holiday Lanes bowling alley, Pittsburg Aquatic Center, and, just for children, Kiddieland Amusement Park. Visitors come to Pittsburg AMC movie theatre for its comfortable seating, sound system, and inexpensive ticket prices in comparison to those in larger cities. But in the last seven years, new choices have been added to the mix. Approximately $470 million in improvements have been made in the town of 20,000. Visitors make it a destination for day trips and weekend getaways. “I can tell you that in 54 years, I’ve never seen Pittsburg look better than it does today,” said Ken Brock, a local business owner who moved to the community in 1966. He recently hosted an out-of-town visitor who was amazed at the changes. That includes several boutique and antique shopping experiences downtown, four coffee shops, two new microbreweries, and a mix of locally-owned and popular chain restaurants from one end of Broadway to the other, including a halfdozen that opened within the past year. Live entertainment is more diverse than ever: Memorial Auditorium hosts Pittsburg Community Theatre, Midwest Regional Ballet, Pittsburg High School Theatre, the Pittsburg State University Jazz Festival, and touring artists. The Colonial Fox Theatre attracts smaller, niche acts. The Bicknell Family Center for the Arts brings in national tours of Broadway shows and offers a diverse roster of local and university talent. Downtown bars and the Kansas Crossing Casino attract a range of performers. 40
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Local artist Jenna Spencer has created several of the public murals around Pittsburg, many of which can be seen in the downtown district. This one, a popular selfie and group photo spot, features icons like the Bess Hotel, the Colonial Fox Theatre, a coal bucket, the PSU Veterans Memorial, the PSU logo, and symbols of Kansas.
Named for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the city of Pittsburg, Kansas, “dropped the h” in the late 1800s soon after being founded. Last year, Drop the H Brewing Company was launched and serves craft beers, appetizers, and pizzas made from fresh, flavorful ingredients and baked in a brick oven.
Murals and public art throughout the city and on campus make fun photo opportunities. Those who want to try their hand at creating their own art can take workshops at Pittsburg ArtForms Gallery
and paint-and-sip style workshops offered by Pittsburg ArtWalk. A farmers market offers fresh produce, crafts, and sometimes live entertainment April through October.
Several locally-owned boutique shopping experiences now await in downtown Pittsburg within a few blocks of each other, including several aimed at women (Embellish, Audacious, Strawberry Moon, and Revel) and this one, Miners and Monroe, aimed at men.
New restaurants in Pittsburg include TOAST, Juicy’s, Brick+Mortar, and Tropical Smoothie Café, as well as two breweries that also feature food: Drop the H and The Jolly Fox. TOAST has a cozy, artistic vibe and features dishes made with hand-crafted bread, locally-grown produce, and farm-fresh eggs.
Crawford County Historical Museum has completed a makeover and offers special events and programs. Pittsburg Public Library hosts board game and trivia nights at venues like TOAST and T.J. Leland’s. Athletics opportunities now abound year-round and include local, regional, and national events at venues such as Carnie Smith Stadium, the Gene Bicknell Sports Complex, John Lance Arena, the Robert W. Plaster Center, and Jaycee Ballpark, while parks and sports complexes offer individual recreation opportunities such as frisbee golf, hiking, tennis, and pickleball. The best way to keep up with it all? “We’re encouraging residents and visitors alike to use the interactive calendar at www.CrawfordCountyEvents. com as a resource,” said Chris Wilson, a spokesperson with the Crawford County Convention & Visitors Bureau based in Pittsburg. “We’ve developed it as a robust and detailed one-stop spot to keep up with everything that’s going on here.” MARCH | APRIL • JMAG
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Play It Safe! To help area folks play safe this storm season, High Winds Casino will give away four storm shelters, delivered and installed, in March. Players at High Winds can begin earning entries March 1, and for each night from Saturday March 14th to Saturday March 28, six finalists will compete to win a storm shelter from Midwest Storm Shelter in Neosho. On each night, the grand prize will be the winner’s choice of an in-ground or above-ground concrete shelter, and the second-place prize will be a steel shelter for garage or indoor use. Prizes can be gifted, and a cash payout option is also available. Also at the casino on Mondays in March, players can earn points on their Red Cards to use toward merchandise from the High Winds “Play
During March, High Winds Casino will award storm shelters from Midwest Storm Shelter in Neosho.
it Safe” collection, which includes an emergency radio, an emergency supplies kit, and a multi-purpose auto safety tool. Locally owned and operated by the
Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, High Winds Casino is located just east of Miami, Okla., on Highway 10. For more information, visit www.highwindscasino.com.
Florals, Fine Art To Merge At Springfield Exhibit The Springfield Art Museum and Art Mosaic One invite you to experience the third annual Art In Bloom, a celebration of fine art and fantastic floral displays inspired by spring. This three-day festival on April 24-26 invites floral designers from throughout the region to imaginatively interpret works of art on view in the Museum’s galleries and presents them alongside those works for your enrapt enjoyment. Art in Bloom includes prize categories for featured florists, an incredible preview party - with complimentary beverages, small bites, live music, and a nature-inspired runway show - floral arranging workshops by Kim Hardin of Mears Floral Products, pop-up live music performances, and much more. Art In Bloom serves to elevate the craft of floral design, providing a unique venue for the display and recognition of the artistic efforts of talented local florists. In just two short years our event has welcomed 3,500 patrons, raised over $45,000 and awarded $4,000 in prize money. It is free to tour the galleries and see floral installations, but tickets are required for some events, and patrons can even purchase votes for the People’s Choice Award recipient. Proceeds from Art in Bloom paid events benefit the Museum’s Art Acquisition Fund. Recent high-profile acquisitions have helped energize attention and increase patronage of the Museum. They are utilized as teaching tools for over 8,500 children who attend educational tours, and the 63,000 patrons who visit the Museum annually. Supporting our Museum’s ability to attract new audiences through procuring art is essential to the continued health and growth of the organization. Tickets for paid events range from $35 to $50 and can be purchased at www.sgfmuseum.org, or by visiting the Museum at 1111 East Brookside Drive. General admission is always free. Donations are gratefully accepted.
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ANDRA’S OUTDOORS |
Written and photographed by Andra Bryan Stefanoni
A taste of the Ozarks in Kansas I’m fond of the Ozarks, with its limestone bluffs, forested creek crossings, and mountainous vistas. Oddly, it took me decades to realize that there is an Ozark-like hiking experience that affords those things closer to home in Southeast Kansas: Elk City State Park near Independence. Inspired by The Hiking Guide to Kansas, which described the park’s trails with words like “sheer rock walls,” “rock canopies,” “bluffs overlooking the lake,” “giant boulders,” and a “rock hollow carved by a small waterfall,” my first trip there was with my younger son, a born explorer. Turned out there was not only plenty to capture our interest, there were plenty of great outdoor lessons for him to learn. We knew immediately it was a place to which we would return. In April, we saw the woods at Elk City State Park come alive with blooms, leaf buds, and birdsong. Autumn is lovely, with the forested bluffs above the lake putting on a show of color. Winter hikes reveal the rock formations for which the area is known. In summer, the trails are shaded, while the lake offers boating, jet skiing, and fishing. Trails Green Thumb Nature Trail (a 1-mile loop) and Table Mound Hiking Trail (2.75 miles) can be completed by younger or inexperienced hikers. The trailhead to Green Thumb is on Timber Road, with a parking area, picnic table, and restroom nearby. Interpretive signs are perfect for families and hikers with an interest in natural history, from animal tracks to tree names, and educate hikers about things to be cautious of, including poison ivy and snakes. It’s moderately strenuous, meaning 44
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it’s beyond a simple stroll. But it’s not so challenging that one would need to be a seasoned hiker to attempt it. It has plenty of features to attract and entertain a child who likes to climb, including tree trunks and craggy rock outcroppings that are manageable without specialized equipment. My biggest challenge on our first trip? To give my son freedom (i.e., to not hover) as he gained independence navigating such features, but to also ensure he understood basic safety when it comes to such experiences: • Watch before you step • Stay away from edges • Be calm and use caution. Well-blazed with white arrows and paint, we nearly lost our way once when we arrived at the largest of the rock outcroppings at the highest point on the trail. It was an opportunity to talk best practices: • Don’t panic • Don’t stray too far • Shift your view just a bit — we climbed up a bit higher on a rock and immediately spotted where the trail picked up. MARCH | APRIL • JMAG
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ANDRA’S OUTDOORS |
Written and photographed by Andra Bryan Stefanoni
Worst case scenario: if you really can’t figure out how to continue forward, simply turn around and go back the way you came. Table Mound trailhead is just a stone’s throw from the Green Thumb trailhead. A second trailhead for Table Mound is at the Scenic Overlook near the dam, where it runs along the edge of a 20-foot bluff and passes boulder fields and cave-like formations. Well-blazed with blue arrows and paint, it’s considered a moderately strenuous hike and is designated as a National Recreation Trail as part of the U.S. Department of the Interior National Trail System. Less than a half-mile from the Timber Road trailhead, you can wander off the trail to visit the lakeshore, where driftwood, shells from mussels and snails, and a pebbled “beach” presents children with more exploring opportunities and teachable moments. The next step As a child or inexperienced hiker matures, try the 15-mile Elk River Hiking Trail on the other side of the lake, running from the west end of the dam to the US-160 bridge over the Elk River south of Elk City. It has been called the best trail in Kansas and was named one of the 8 Wonders of Geography by the Kansas Sampler Foundation. About Elk City State Park The 857-acre park is located on the east shore of 4,500-acre Elk City Reservoir. The lake has fishable populations of bullhead, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, flathead catfish, green sunfish, largemouth bass, saugeye, and white bass. There are 11 camping sites with water, electric, and sewer hookup, 85 sites with water and electric only, and 54 primitive sites with no utilities; restrooms with showers, a laundry facility, and trailer sewage dump stations are available. More to do nearby Nearby Independence is home to the charming Riverside Historic Park and Ralph Mitchell Zoo, bordered by WPA stone walls and featuring vintage playground equipment, a child-sized train, and live animal exhibits. The zoo is free 46
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and open year-round; snacks are available and are minimal in cost. About 12 miles southwest of Independence, the Little House on the Prairie home and museum offers an attraction for Laura Ingalls Wilder enthusiasts and is open April through October.
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HEAD TO TOE |
Written by Joe Hadsall | Photography from Joplin Globe files
Online check-ins a success at Freeman Health Systems The twin Urgent Care facilities operated by Freeman Health Systems have adjusted their intake policies to match a national trend of how people would rather wait comfortably in their home than surrounded by other patients in the waiting room. Freeman was the latest to roll out the service at the end of last year when it unveiled Save My Spot, an online registration service that allows patients to book an appointment without have to wait at the center. Urgent Care Director Kayla Martinez said the service went live in early December at Freeman’s Joplin and Webb City centers. Save My Spot is a free, fast and convenient way for patients to be seen by a Freeman healthcare provider. “Some of our patients heard that we were going to do it, and a couple in our waiting room said they wished they would have known about it,” Martinez said. “Hopefully, this will be catching on.” Online registration systems help mitigate an increased demand for urgent care services across the country, according to a report from Modern Healthcare, a trade publication for health care businesses. The report pointed to a hospital that reported success with such online check-ins in 2017 — it reported a 70% decrease in patients who left the clinic without being seen. Patients can still get seen the old-fashioned way, by physically going to the center, checking in, then waiting until an opening becomes available — much like a call-ahead service at
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a restaurant, Martinez said. The online registration stretches out the process so that patients can wait at work, at home or elsewhere. Patients can check in normally or by using a newly installed kiosk. Freeman’s system can be accessed online by visiting freemanhealth.com/savemyspot on a computer, tablet or smartphone. Martinez said the Save My Spot allows patients to pick an available window of time for a visit and also to fill out information about demographics and symptoms. When a patient’s opening is ready, they will receive a text. Wait times for both locations are updated every 30 minutes at freemanhealth.com/ urgentcare. Color codes mean: Green = 0-45 minute wait; Yellow = 45-90 minute wait; and red = 90-plus minutes wait. Martinez said Freeman has been discussing adopting this trend for a while, but got serious about it over the fall. In addition to serving patients, the system is hoped to smooth out the peaks and valleys of demands for service by helping to fill empty times while helping patients dodge long waits. “The main reason is so patients have the flexibility of waiting elsewhere if they are not feeling well,” Martinez said. “We’re hoping that it will even out patients throughout the day, as well.”
Freeman Urgent Care locations: 1130 E. 32nd St., Joplin — 417-347-2273. 1636 S. Madison St., Webb City — 417-347-2273. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.
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GARDEN STYLE
| WITH P. ALLEN SMITH Photography by Mark Fonville
Daffodils on my mind Written by P. Allen Smith
I believe that there is a small part within each of us that is delighted each spring to see the first daffodils in bloom. These certainly are among the bravest of flowers, one of the first to herald the arrival of spring, and often pressing on in the most inhospitable of weather conditions. A cheerful mainstay at Moss Mountain Farm, each year these little perennial bulbs transform an ordinary farm field into an undulating golden blanket of bloom, all happening during a magical window of time that is mesmerizing. Over the course of their most floriferous month, March, these blooms reach a heightened pitch by mid-month with early and late bloomers extending the season by bookending the March crescendo. However, I should say we have blooms as early as January and as late as the first week of May. This range of bloom time is less about the zone in which we we garden, but more about the varieties or ‘cultivars’ of daffodils we have chosen. I have consciously and purposely stretched the season of bloom to almost five months on our zone 8 farm by choosing specific daffodils. We always start with the arrival of Rynveld’s Early Sensation, as it’s a notoriously early bloomer. Some years it can be seen blooming the
first week of January. We end the season with some unnamed tazetta types that have been at Moss Mountain since time in-memoriam, usually the first week of May. During this range of bloom, I have always tried to plant enough of a single variety for cutting and bringing indoors without making too much of a dent in the display. We use fresh flowers in the house constantly, and the daffodils can be a consistent source of bloom while many flowers are still fast asleep. I prefer to pick in bundles of the same type and use them in a myriad of vase sizes. Simple and bold is best, since this approach delights the eye. While wandering the fields at Moss Mountain Farm, you’ll see a pattern of planting where the bulbs are in natural drifts of like kind. These swaths reflect the notion of simple and bold in the landscape. Each year we try to plant a few new varieties, including cultivars that are the ‘Johnny-come-latelies’ among narcissus hybridizers. Daffodils mainly come from Holland, but there are also English, Irish, and American breeders. One recent favorite of mine is a double type called Replete. It’s soft salmon and cream corona and cream collar are ideal for certain rooms in the house, and it’s always a delight to visitors when in bloom. In short, it looks like a yummy dessert. It’s worth
P. Allen Smith is an author, television host and conservationist with a passion for American style. His show “Garden Home” airs on AETN Create, KMOS Create, KOZJ Create and OPT Create. Check your local listings for “Garden Style.” Smith uses his Arkansas home, Moss Mountain Farm, as an epicenter for promoting the local food movement, organic gardening and the preservation of heritage poultry breeds. He created his farm to serve as a place of inspiration, education and conservation and provides visitors from around the country with tours of his property, which may be booked at pallensmith.com/tours. 50
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Photography by Mark Fonville
Photography courtesy P. Allen Smith staff
Photography by Mark Fonville
mentioning that deer will not eat daffodils of any kind, as delectable as they may appear. For the best selection of these newer varieties, the earlier in the season one can purchase the bulbs the better. The bulb catalogs start showing up just after Labor Day. I try to get my order in by late August or early September, but I’m not always that attentive. When I delay, I just cringe when the sight of ‘sold out’ inevitably appears over the new cultivars I’ve missed. Then it’s another year’s wait, at least, to see them leap off the pages of the catalog and into my garden. However, bulb planting time can be more relaxed, if not forgiving. I’ve planted daffodils as early as October and as late, dare I say, as January. As long as the bulbs have been stored in a cool, dark place and haven’t gone soft, my recommendation is to get them into the ground. Also worth mentioning, while storing bulbs in a refrigerator is a good idea, they can be damaged when stored with produce. Apples seem to be the most egregious of fruits, emitting ethylene gas that will destroy the flower embryo. Daffodils play well with others and make terrific company with other spring bulbs. On the front of the season they harmonize with crocus, and later it’s the Spanish Bluebells and Snowflakes you’ll find them singing among. Early perennials such as Phlox (Phlox subulata and divaricata), Heuchera, and Virginia Bluebells also play well with daffodils. Each time you see daffodils this spring think about where you can add some in your garden, as they will bring you joy for years to come. If you get the itch to see lots of daffodils this spring, plan a visit to see us at Moss Mountain Farm in March.
Photography courtesy P. Allen Smith staff
Photography courtesy P. Allen Smith staff
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THE J LIST |
Written by Amanda Stone
Game Night, Unplugged Take family game night back to basics with fun for everyone: no cords allowed! We’ve put a few family favorites into categories guaranteed to please even the most hardcore screen junkies. Find these games in your own game closet, at a nearby retailer or online; they’re sure to bring the family to the table. ALL AGES
TEENAGERS
Sleeping Queens
Apples to Apples
Uno
Quest
Skip-Bo
Settlers of Catan
Zingo
Pandemic
Jenga
Gloom
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TWO-PLAYER GAMES
ADULTS Telestrations After Dark
Bananagrams
Cards Against Humanity
Exploding Kittens Hive
One Night Ultimate Werewolf
Patchwork
Wit’s End
Sequence
Codenames
PARTING SHOT |
Photography by Roger Nomer
Dribble Assist Shyann Heltzel, seventh grade student at Carthage Junior High School, recently ran through a dribbling drill with her partner, Sydnee Dudllski, Carthage High School sophomore.
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