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July 2013

8 High-flying fun

Turkey Mountain Airport in Shell Knob hosts monthly fly-ins

15 Home decor business thrives

Towneley Furnishings opens in newly

renovated downtown building

20 Eat what you can and can what you can’t

Tips for preserving your summer harvest

32 Table Rock Years

Love for the lake began at any early age

34 Lovin’ the lake

Readers share their memories of Table Rock Lake

38 A visible reminder

On the cover: Joey McCracken gets some air and jumps the wake while wakeboarding on Table Rock Lake. Photo by Jeremy Huse of Huse Photography.

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43 Crazy about the Cornhuskers

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HE RESPONSE WE RECEIVED TO OUR FIRST “LOVIN’ THE LAKE” feature in Connection was phenomenal.

Our loyal readers were quick to send in their photos and memories of time spent on the “quiet side” of Table Rock Lake. Based on the pictures we received, the lake isn’t always silent but instead is a lively source of laughter, outdoor recreation and treasured time with family and friends. Our reader-submitted photos and content can be found on pages 34 and 35 of this month’s magazine.

As an added feature to Connection’s ode to the lake, we’ve published an essay written

by Cassville High School alumnus and recent Mizzou graduate Vinee McCracken, who came of age on Table Rock at his family’s lake house on the Kings River Arm. Vinee shares how weekends spent at the lake served to shape his future, and he describes the vivid role “lake time” has played in his family’s shared history. The young writer also sent us some pretty cool photos that we used to illustrate his words.

Also in this issue, contributor Charlea Mills has written an article on Turkey Mountain Airport and the success this small grass airstrip has had attracting aviation enthusiasts to the area. Photographer Joshua Boley had the opportunity to jump on board one of the prop planes during a recent fly-in and was able to capture some exceptional bird’s eye views of the airport and the lake, which Art Director Veronica Zucca has featured prominently in the article’s layout.

Other interesting features this month include an article on canning by gardening expert Sherry Tucker, a profile on a Mt. Vernon couple who are avid Cornhusker fans and collectors of sports memorabilia, and a story on the newly renovated Towneley Furnishings store, which offers a touch of British charm in the heart of Cassville’s downtown square.

With temperatures beginning to soar toward sultry, pour yourself an ice cold glass of sweet tea, find a shady spot to sit, and settle in to read the July issue of Connection. We think it will provide a nice respite from the heat and may motivate you to take a trip to the lake for a dip in the refreshing water.

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One Saturday a month from May through November, Shell Knob residents may notice quite a few small planes buzzing through the skies. The occasion is the monthly fly-in at Shell Knob’s Turkey Mountain Airport. The grass airstrip on Table Rock Lake is unassuming, but that one weekend a month, a flood of small plane enthusiasts and their families pop in for fun and food.

Judy Reynolds bought Turkey Mountain along with her late husband, Marshall Reynolds, and another couple in 1992. At that time, the airport was part of a bigger picture -- a nine-hole golf course and clubhouse with restaurant.

Turkey Mountain was built in 1970, but eventually, it had to be split up to survive.

After Judy’s husband died, she and the other couple continued the legacy until

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2003 when the couple sold out their portion. Now, Judy is the one-woman show responsible for keeping a long-standing tradition alive.

The draw of a fly-in for aviation enthusiasts is the fellowship with other pilots and their families. The pilots fly into the airport, park their planes and chat with Judy and the others. Judy serves a specialty meal to anyone who pays, but the fly-ins are

free otherwise, including to members of the community. It’s a fun event for anyone who wants to bring a lawn chair and watch the small planes buzz in and out of the airport.

The most memorable event of the fly-in season is the Wounded Warrior fundraiser on Memorial Day weekend. On that Saturday, the fly-in becomes a stop on the Piper Cub poker run, which raises money for the Wounded Warrior Project. Planes

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fly into the airport, raising money for the benefit and competing with short take-offs and landings. The event also includes a flour-bombing competition where small planes try to hit a target on the grass with a bag of flour from the air.

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Each fly-in scheduled throughout the year offers small plane enthusiasts and area pilots an opportunity to eat, socialize and enjoy the lake from a unique vantage point.

The events also help promote the airport, and its role in providing convenient access

to Table Rock Lake for those wishing to travel by air.

For over four decades, the small business has survived and achieved its fundamental goals.

“We bought [Turkey Mountain Airport] to support and promote aviation,” explains Judy. “It was never a money-making operation. Not many small businesses can say they met their goals, but we did.”

It was passion for the aviation community that inspired Judy to continue on with the airport. As a retired schoolteacher, her livelihood revolves around the airport and the fly-ins throughout the year.

Part of her success is low overhead.

Since she keeps no fuel on the field, insurance and taxes are her only costs. Her biggest expense may be the gas for mowing.

“All that owning it means is that I mow a lot,” laughs Judy.

At one time, her passion was to become a pilot, but time and some roadblocks with her flight training deterred her. “The good Lord intended for me to keep my feet on the ground and mow,” Judy explained.

In addition to the fly-ins, Turkey

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Mountain is a private airstrip where pilots must have permission to land. Planes fly in from all over the country, including Tulsa, Oklahoma, Plano, Texas, Rochester, Minnesota, and Wichita, Kansas. The airport has 25 members that pay annual fees to be able to use the airport anytime they need to come to the area, but Judy doesn’t charge anyone to use the landing strip for a one-time landing.

“I don’t charge, because once people come in for their family reunion or whatever, they will love the area and want to come back,” said Judy. “Then they can become a member.”

It is Judy’s generosity and kind spirit that keep Turkey Mountain Airport alive.

The restaurant is no longer open, but she does use it to cook meals for the fly-ins.

One of her most popular food items is her famous “In-the-Bag Omelet.”

While many smaller airports with grass landing strips have closed over the years, Turkey Mountain Airport and Judy’s fly-ins still draw people who are looking for

access to Table Rock Lake, a quiet, beautiful location, a place to gather with family and fellow pilots, and a generous and joyful hostess.

The fly-ins at Turkey Mountain Airport remain open to the public. A complete schedule is available on the airport’s website at www.turkeymountainairport.com. The airport is located four and half miles off of Highway 39 on Farm Road 1230 in Shell Knob at 23197 Maple Lane. For additional information, call Judy at 417-858-6345 or 417-671-1832.

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REVIEWED BY ANNE ANGLE SEVEN-YEAR-OLD LAVINIA was sailing to America from Ireland in 1791 when her parents both died aboard ship. She was so traumatized by the experience she lost all memory and ability to speak.

Upon arrival in America, the ship’s captain took her to his plantation in Virginia and gave her to Belle, his illegitimate slave daughter, as an indentured servant.

And so begins Kathleen Grissom’s debut novel, “The Kitchen House.” The story of white slavery or indentured servitude is not well known in the United States, so the novel may be eye opening to many readers.

Gradually, Lavinia learns to cope with her stress as she discovers her new family can be trusted and they love her.

By nature, Lavinia is shy and submissive. These qualities often work to her advantage but eventually endanger her life.

In time, she becomes a companion to Miss Martha, the captain’s wife, who is addicted to the “black drop medicine” (opium), which made her essentially nonfunctional.

Opium was not illegal in the U.S. until the late 1800s, and its use as a coping mechanism was not unusual. During their time together, Miss Martha teaches Lavinia how to read and write, which gives the child an advantage as she grew up.

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as well as with the other black children on the plantation. The captain’s wife does not know that Belle was her husband’s daughter. She mistakenly believes that Belle gets special treatment and attention from the captain because she is the captain’s mistress.

The story, built around deceit, misunderstanding and connivery, is fast-paced and gives the reader a megadose of drama and suspense.

As you travel through this book, you will find many characters you would expect in historical novels of the South. For example, the cruel overseer, Rankin, the stereotypical “Mammy” (Mama

Mae) who mothers and bosses everyone around, and the angry, hot tempered runaway wanna-be, Ben. There is also a “love interest” for Belle and eventually one for Lavinia.

Marshall, the captain’s young son, is of puzzling character. Is he good or is he bad? Marshall’s live-in tutor, Mr. Waters, will make you wonder what is going on behind the back of the captain, who is at sea most of the time, and Miss Martha, who is oblivious to the world around her. Then there is Will Stephens, who has the potential to become the hero to them all, but will he?

At one point in the story, Lavinia goes to live

in Williamsburg with Miss Martha’s sister, Sarah Madden, and her husband and daughter, Meg. Meg becomes her best friend, and it was in the city that Lavinia learns to be “white.”

After several years in Williamsburg, Lavinia returns to the plantation in Virginia. The slaves she loves and considered family as a child are no longer acceptable as friends or family.

Her life spins out of control again as she tries to assimilate the two worlds into one.

Eventually she must choose between her black family and her white family. When she does, loyalties are questioned, dangerous truths are revealed, and lives are put at risk.

Grissom uses a story-telling technique that is not new but works well in this particular situation. Belle, Lavinia’s black mama, describes an incident or situation that occurs. Then, in the next chapter, Lavinia tells about the same event from her perspective. Thus, the reader gets two views of the same affair.

“The Kitchen House” was chosen for a National Blue Ribbon Choice, which is awarded to new authors whose novels are identified by all branches of the Book of the Month Club as an extraordinary reading selection. Grissom’s book has also appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list.

Kathleen Grissom, a native of Canada, now lives on a farm in rural Virginia with her husband. She is working on her second novel -- a story about a real life Native American woman called Crow Mary.

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TOWNELEY CASTLE IN COUNTY LANCASHIRE, BURNLEY, ENGLAND, played such a vivid role in Pat Pilant’s childhood, that when she and husband, Chuck Pilant, opened a furniture and home décor shop in downtown Cassville, they named their store Towneley Furnishings, after the castle.

“The castle was open for tours when I was a child,” shared Pat, her face lighting up with the memories. “It was wonderfully old and mysterious and filled with beautiful antique furnishings. I loved to visit it, not only for the inside, but for the outside as well. The castle was actually a huge manor house situated on gorgeous, manicured lawns, and we children were allowed to roam and play to our hearts’ content. Those were very happy times.”

Pat, British by birth, has now spent most of her life in the United States, yet still speaks with the lilting accent associated with the British Isles, and when meeting her, one is immediately drawn to her engaging personality. Pat met Chuck Pilant in Germany some 42 years ago, while visiting her brother who lived there. At the time, both men were stationed there in military service.

“When I met Pat, it was pretty much love at first sight,” grinned Chuck, who still remembers their first meeting clearly.

The couple later moved to Chuck’s hometown of Prineville, Oregon, where they were married, raised two daughters and expected to remain. That was until, many years later, the couple visited some of Chuck’s relatives living in Cassville. Pat was immediately so smitten by the area that she couldn’t get it off of her mind.

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CHUCK AND PAT PILANT

“It reminded me of England, the part where I grew up,” she said. “I felt like Cassville was calling me home.”

After Chuck’s retirement from the military, the couple did move to Cassville in 2006, where Pat now works from home as a coder for a medical facility. Chuck, however, grew restless with retirement and began looking for ideas for a retail business. Towneley Furnishings, with its mix of new and used furniture (including

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some antique pieces), as well as a full line of new and unusual home décor items, was the result.

With its eclectic combination of merchandise, including, but not limited to, unique candle holders, a wide assortment of table runners and napkin rings, colorful Adirondack chairs shaped to fit the body and whimsical table and chair groupings, Towneley Furnishings provides an exciting alternative to big city shopping.

“I like to shop in places I can walk to,” said Pat, “and when I can find what I am looking for in my hometown, it makes it all the better.”

Among other home décor items to be found at Towneley Furnishings are “Anywhere Fireplaces,” small, portable fireplaces available in a variety of styles, which attach to a wall and burn bottled fuel.

“They add a wonderful, warm ambience to a room,” said Chuck, “and make a great gift for that person who’s hard to buy for.

“Our 25-cent greeting cards are a big hit, too,” he added, “and are very easy on the pocketbook.”

According to Chuck, sometimes trial and error come into play when making purchasing decisions.

“We carry several varieties of very unusual, large, decorative flowers made of light-weight foam, which have proven to be enormously popular,” said Chuck. “When we first purchased them, we didn’t order nearly enough to satisfy the demand, which immediately developed. But we are learning as we go.”

Some of Pat’s favorite things are the gourmet food items they carry that are imported from the British Isles.

“We have British teas, which are much stronger than American,” she said. “And Cadbury’s chocolate, which is milkier and less waxy than that made in the United States. We also have several different kinds of condiments, including jams, jellies and mustards from Ireland. It’s just a way for people in the middle of the United States to get a small taste of life in Great Britain, and it gives me a way to share my heritage with my friends here in Cassville.”

The Pilants initially opened their store two blocks south of their current location and remained in business there for about three years. However, through a fortuitous set of circumstances, six months ago, they relocated.

About a year ago, Bob and Carolyn Bishop, owners of State Farm Insurance in Cassville, purchased the two buildings just north of the square on the east side of Main Street as part of the downtown Cassville beautification project. The buildings had formerly housed a dance studio and Williamson’s Jewelry. When the Pilants’ daughter, Michelle Bredeson, who served

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on the Cassville Main Street Association with the Bishops, heard they had plans to renovate the buildings and hoped to find a retail business interested in renting them, she knew her parents would want to be a part of the project.

After the Pilants introduced themselves to the Bishops, a rental agreement was confirmed and arrangements were worked out in which the Pilants would renovate the interior of the buildings, while the Bishops would be in charge of upgrading the exterior. As beautiful new red bricks and plate glass windows were being installed on the outside of the building, the Pilants were busy on the inside, ripping out lathe and plaster and giving the building new life by restoring the warm appeal of its original brick walls.

For Pat, part of the charm of Cassville is the architecture of some of its oldest buildings.

“Old buildings are not appreciated as much in the United States as they are in England,” said Pat, who is appalled that many people prefer to demolish a structure rather than restore it. “The

CAROLYN AND BOB BISHOP

Downtown DREAMs

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Bob and Carolyn Bishop, owners of State Farm Insurance in Cassville, are ardent supporters of the restoration of downtown Cassville.

“When we bought the two buildings where Towneley Furnishings is now located, it was with the idea of renovating them based on drawn renditions for restoration prepared

by PGAV planners for a four-block area of downtown Cassville,” stated Carolyn.

“Using the drawings as a guide, we removed the metal canopies, which had covered the exterior of the buildings for probably the last 60 years and replaced them with new brick, restoring much of the old feel,” she continued.

The PGAV renditions for the restoration of downtown Cassville are part of the Cassville DREAM (Downtown Revitalization and Economic Assistance for Missouri) Initiative and will be available for public viewing during an open house hosted by Towneley Furnishings on July 12.

By presenting the drawings to the public, the Bishops and Chuck and Pat Pilant hope to encourage area business owners, and prospective ones, to imagine the very real possibilities for creative growth in downtown Cassville.

Carolyn, who serves as president of the Cassville Main Street Association, is excited about what the DREAM Initiative offers to the city, and her enthusiasm is contagious.

“Our goal is to teach people how to work with local banks to arrange for loans for renovation projects,” she said. “And also to let them know that even small changes to their properties can make a huge difference.”

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downtown areas of cities in the United States have the most amazing old buildings, but many of them are in a terrible state of disrepair. It really makes me happy to see the restoration work that’s going on in Cassville.”

Chuck, who took his daughter’s place on the Cassville Main Street Association, is in complete agreement with his wife.

After finishing the remodeling project, Towneley Furnishings won the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2012 Business Beautification Award for the renovations done on the interior portion of the building, while the Bishops were recognized as winners for the exterior remodeling.

Chuck says he often has people come into Towneley Furnishings simply because they want to see the restoration work that has been done. Many also ask about future plans for the upstairs of the building.

“The upstairs has been thoroughly gutted and is ready for the next step in remodeling,” stated Chuck. “We just haven’t quite decided which direction to go with it yet.”

With its soaring ceilings and huge

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covered balcony overlooking the east side of Cassville, the upper room definitely lends itself to all sorts of interesting possibilities.

For the time being, though, it will remain a plan in formation, beckoning tantalizingly in several different directions.

Towneley Furnishings is planning an allday open house beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 12 at their location at 805 Main Street in Cassville. The event coincides with the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Friday Squared festivities on the downtown square.

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Eat what you can and can what you can’t

TIPS FOR PRESERVING YOUR SUMMER HARVEST

BY SHE RRY TU C K E R

Sherry Tucker is a Barry County native and a produce grower at the local farmers market, The Garden Sass, which is open during the summer months in Cassville. She and her family live on a farm northwest of Exeter. She blogs online about homesteading for Mother Earth News magazine and is a freelance agricultural writer who frequently contributes to Ozarks Farm and Neighbor.

ONE OF THE GREAT PRIVILEGES OF living in these beautiful Ozarks is our long growing season that enables us to grow a large variety of produce. Many of the tried and true vegetables, such as green beans, tomatoes, peppers, beets and cucumbers, are well adapted and grow incredibly well here.

Canning is a good way to preserve some of the harvest in a fun way, so that the bounty can be enjoyed through the whole year.

Many of us have some memory of canning from our childhood. It reminds us of old-fashioned ways and the necessity of food storage. I remember watching and helping my mother every summer. She would run a sink of hot soapy water and wash jars and more jars that were emptied and used from the summer before.

Every week through the summer there was something new to can.

Usually it would start with strawberry jam and other berry jams and jellies.

Later, cucumbers would be saved and picked a specific size to be used for pickling sweet or dill pickles. Green beans would be picked, washed and snapped, and quart after quart would be filled. Tomatoes would be cleaned, skinned and packed into quarts to be used for chili, spaghetti, goulash or soups.

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Mom loved making all sorts of pickles: beet, okra, squash and even watermelon rind pickles. One of my favorites (because they were super sweet) was cinnamon redhot pickles made with overgrown zucchini.

Everything that was canned was kept on shelves in the root cellar, along with crates filled with the potato harvest. All through the winter, mom would send me to the cellar to gather a bowl of potatoes or a jar of pickles for suppertime.

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Canning can seem mysterious for someone who hasn't been exposed to the process. Canning a batch of berry jam is a good way to try it out. The equipment needed for jam is at least a four-quart saucepan for cooking the jam and a hotwater bath canner or large stock pot that will hold at least eight half-pint jars.

Half-pint jars are best for jam and can be purchased new in most stores, along with lids and rings for sealing. A pectin, like Sure-jel, is used for jelling the crushed fruit and will come with complete instructions for cooking and canning the jam. Strawberries or blackberries are a perfect fruit to try out jam making with.

To learn more about canning other fruits and vegetables, a good canning book is a necessity.

The best canning book, by far, is “Putting Food By� by Ruth Hertzberg, Beatrice Vaughan and Stephen Schmidt. It is a complete canning book with information on all equipment needed, why it

is all needed and information on how to can everything safely. The information on canning with a pressure canner is very thorough. Every summer when I get ready to pressure can, I read the chapter on how to do it correctly, just to prepare myself.

Salsa Canning

I love to can salsa. Salsa is so versatile. Besides being a dip, it can be used in chili or casseroles. All the ingredients for a great salsa can be grown in your own garden. Tomatoes and peppers are easy to grow in your backyard garden, onion plants can be grown in the spring, and garlic bulbs should be planted in the fall.

Cilantro is a short season herb that is difficult to time with tomato harvest but can be chopped and frozen until time to add to the simmering salsa. If you need any of the ingredients, visit your local farmers market. Most local growers will gladly sell produce for canning. If you consider doing a large batch of salsa or canned tomatoes, ask the farmers to price a bushel or half-bushel of canningsized tomatoes.

To safely can salsa, use a recipe specifically designed for canning and for using a hot-water bath canner if that is the method of canning you will be using.

The acidity of the salsa is very important if it is to be sealed with a hot-water bath, so be careful to use the exact ratios of tomatoes and vegetables. Do not omit the vinegar or lemon juice that is added. This brings the acidity of the mixture up to a level that makes it safe for canning. If using a pressure canner, the acidity does not have to be as high, but care must be taken to process with the correct amount of pressure for the correct time, which will differ according to the size of jar used. Always use sterile jars, new lids and good rings.

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SALSA FOR CANNING 30 tomatoes peeled and chopped 2 green bell peppers 2 red bell peppers 10 cups chopped onions 10 cloves garlic 4-5 yellow banana pepper or 1 cup chopped jalapenos 1/2-3/4 cup sugar 2 cups vinegar 8 teaspoons pickling salt 2 teaspoons black pepper 2 large cans tomato paste

Simmer for one and half hours, stirring often. At the end of cooking time add one-half bunch of cilantro if desired. Jar and process: 35 minutes for pint jars and 45 minutes for quart jars.

Makes 17 pints

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Other canning books are put out by jar manufacturers, such as Ball and Kerr.

They are full of great recipes that are fun to try out. There are many canning recipes available online, but I would caution to make sure it is from a reliable source, and that the canning technique they suggest seems sound. University of Missouri Extension is also another good source for canning information.

BASIC CANNING EQUIPMENT JARS ARE THE VESSEL USED FOR MOST HOME CANNING. THOUGH THERE are other kinds of jars and sealing methods, the most common is the canning jar that uses a two-part lid and ring that vacuum seals the contents. Either purchase new jars, with either regular or wide mouth openings, or acquire used jars. If using old jars, be sure they are canning jars and not ones used commercially (such as mayonnaise jars), and check the opening for cracks or chips that would prevent a seal. Do not use jars that at any time have been used for anything other than food storage.

Jars:

Jars are typically sold in half-pint, pint and quart sizes. When deciding the size of jar necessary, take into consideration how big of a batch you will be making, what kind of processing it takes, and how much you use at a time. There isn’t any sense in canning green beans in quarts if your family will only eat a pint at a time.

Other necessary equipment: BOILING WATER BATH CANNER or a LARGE POT tall enough to accommodate the size of the jars plus 2 inches of water above the lids of the jars.

A WIRE RACK to keep the jars from sitting directly on the bottom of the pan while processing (a grate or small towel can also be used as a buffer between the jars and direct heat; this will prevent possible jar breakage).

JAR LIFTER for grasping the large jars for loading and unloading.

CANNING FUNNEL for filling the jars with less mess.

Also handy: TONGS for lifting anything out of boiling water.

PLASTIC KNIFE for pushing down the edges of the canned goods to pull out air bubbles.

PAPER TOWELS to help with spills and clean the edges of the jars before putting on lids and rings.

This is all the equipment needed for hot-water bath canning. When canning lower acid foods, a pressure canner will need to be purchased.

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Gluten-Free on the RISE

By Nancy Ridgley

I RECENTLY VISITED MY favorite coffee shop in Blacksburg, Virginia, and in searching for a healthy muffin, I discovered that the majority of the bakery items were listed as gluten-free. I was surprised at first, but then I remembered how many people today have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

You may know someone with celiac disease. There has been a four-to-five fold increase in the prevalence of celiac disease in the past 50 years, according to a study published in the July 2009 issue of Gastroenterology.

People with gluten sensitivity must eat a glutenfree diet for the rest of their lives. Gluten-free diets eliminate wheat, barley and rye, which tend to be high in fiber. When substituting wheat for rice or potato flour, both low in fiber, it can be a challenge to get the recommended amount of fiber in the diet. Fiber is important for maintaining a healthy weight and low cholesterol levels, and in the prevention of colon cancer. Even those without gluten sensitivity

have difficulty consuming the recommended amount of 25 to 38 grams per day.

Today, people have a wide variety of foods to choose

from compared to 50 years ago. Supermarket shelves are lined with gluten-free cereals, breads, bagels, muffins, snack bars, pizza crusts, baking flours,

pastas, alternative grains and many other items.

Here is a good recipe if you would like to make something gluten-free at home.

Granola Bars 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats 3/4 cup chopped nuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds or almonds 3/4 cups dried fruit (apricots, cranberries, raisins) 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut 2 T. rice bran 2 T. packed light brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. xanthan gum 1/4 cup boiling water 2 T. ground flax meal 2 tsp. vanilla 1/3 cup maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey 1/3 cup canola oil 1. Place a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9” x 13” metal cake pan with aluminum foil, letting the foil extend over the edges.

2. Spread the oats in the pan and toast in the oven, stirring occasionally, just until they become fragrant, about 10 minutes. Transfer the oats to a large bowl and coat the foil-lined pan with cooking spray. Set the pan aside.

3. In the large bowl, toss the oats with the nuts, dried fruit, coconut, rice bran, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and xanthan gum until thoroughly mixed. In a small bowl, whisk the flax meal and

Calories: 155; Total Fat: 9 g; Protein: 3 g Total Carbohydrates: 18 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g;

vanilla into the boiling water and let stand until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk the maple syrup and oil into the flax mixture until thoroughly blended and then pour it over the oat mixture. Toss with a spatula until the oats are thoroughly coated. Press the mixture evenly into the pan.

4. Bake until the mixture is crisp and lightly browned, about 25-30 minutes. Cool the mixture in the pan, then invert the pan onto a large cutting board, remove the foil and cut into 18 bars, Serve at room temperature. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for one week or freeze up to one month.

Recipe from “125 Gluten-Free Vegetarian Recipes” by Carol Fenster, PHD

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Sally Reinhardt is a transplant from the big city of St. Louis, who now lives in Monett with her husband. Sally said it was strictly by accident or fate that she ended up living in Monett. “I never imagined I would one day be living in the Ozarks, much less enjoy the opportunity to share my writings,” said Sally. “This, of course, just proves it is best to keep life’s options open. I have found here an entirely new outlook and a new set of sights, sounds and friendships.”

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A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE can take many forms, be it in relation to our country or on a more personal note. This July, I have declared my independence from the ironing board by removing it from its resting space in the closet and placing it in our storage shed. Purchasing an article of clothing that requires ironing is not on my scope of possibility.

Growing up, there were laundry instructions to be followed. I was taught to hang socks by the toes and pants by the bottoms. The clothes line presentation was important and fashioned in a certain order; whites were hung first and each item shared clothes pins in order to make removal more efficient. While some folks adhere to the practice of hanging out their laundry to dry, for me, that is an apparition of the past.

Striving to make life a pattern of experiences to savor and not just endure, my theory is to look prosperous and happy and those things will come. “Someday” and “one of these days” are losing their grip on my vocabulary. Contacting close friends and recalling our times together is a way of experiencing just how much of life’s journey we have been offered for a chance to grow and change.

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Searching life’s line of least resistance and opportunities presented becomes more important to me all the time. My often repeated prayer is “Lord, encourage me to keep making new friends and to find joy and warmth in the companionship they provide.”

“Life’s Little Instruction Book,” written in 1940, offers advice that still holds true today.

Remember the three R’s: respect for self, respect for others and responsibility for all your actions. Life is 10 percent what happens and 90 percent how you react to it. If I could choose only one of life’s habits to encourage, it would be to “be who you are.” A function that becomes easier with senior status.

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By Pam Wormington

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It ain’t over ‘til the mechanic has a cigarette How is it the cows know when the boss is away?

We calve every year in the spring, and every year there is some important reason for “you know who,” and I don’t mean me, to be out of town for a couple of days. I usually send him along with my blessings and some snacks. This particular year was no different.

He was no sooner gone that I noticed a cow trying to calve -- emphasis on the word “trying.” We keep our momma cows close to the house, so our routine maternity checks are well, more routine and convenient. I positioned myself in the backyard on the swing set with a diet Coke as if waiting to be entertained. I also periodically referenced my calving checklist posted on the refrigerator. This list gives me a complete rundown of what to expect at specific time intervals. Nothing had changed in quite awhile, so I moved in for a closer look, and it was then that I noticed two little hooves “facing up.” That was not what I was supposed to be seeing in a JULY 2013

normal birth; this meant a calf was breech, and I knew I needed help.

I called my husband and let him know what he was missing. He offered several names of men whom I could call for assistance, and one of those was the mechanic that works on our milk trucks. I must admit I second guessed him on this choice. “Sure, the guy can pull an engine, but can he pull a calf?” I thought. In my mind, I was comparing what I thought he knew about the situation compared to what I knew, and the scene was falling short of success.

I called anyway, and he promptly came to my rescue. I had the gates all open, and chains and hot water ready along with the veterinarian’s emergency phone number, just in case. We managed to get the momma cow into the maternity pen, a room with a head squeeze just inside the barn.

It wasn’t long, and Bossy was beginning to take control of the situation. The cow

wasn’t sure what to think and neither was the mechanic. In case you are confused, if the Boss is out of town then that leaves me to be Bossy. So, I proceeded to tell the mechanic just where to put the chains, where to brace his feet and when to pull with everything he had, reminding him that it was more than I had.

The tug-of-war began between cow and man. Soon, the baby calf was born. I quickly tickled the little guy’s nose with a piece of straw to make sure he was breathing and rushed the big guy who was breathing hard out of the barn. I let momma bond with her baby while I got her some hay and water (some hospitals serve steak dinners to their new mothers, but I didn’t think that was appropriate).

Once I had everything in place, I turned to thank my friend, only to catch him with a big sigh of relief and the words “I have to have a cigarette after that.” He then admitted he had never pulled a calf.

Bossy had a bit of woman’s intuition, I’d say. I’m not sure that all the instructions were right, but it was all I knew about birthing babies and I learned it from Mr. Right who was coincidentally nowhere around.

I later baked a “birth”day cake for our friend and mechanic, Ken Swank, and thanked him for a job well done. So much for relaxing and eating bon bons while the Boss is away.

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GREENACREGIRL

Green Acres

TA B L E RO C K Y Story and photos by Vinee McCracken

From Herman Melville to Brad Paisley, society has long been intrigued with the relationship between mankind and water.

Whether it is the special feeling we get when staring out into a liquid abyss or the simple joy of driving around in the boat on a hot July day, we all love water in our own unique way.

JOEY AND VINEE MCCRACKEN

Luckily as southwest Missourians, we are fortunate to have one of Missouri’s most beautiful lakes in our own backyard. As I grow older, I realize Table Rock Lake has produced some of my fondest memories.

My love for Table Rock began right around the time of my birth in 1991. That year, my family made the decision to purchase a cabin on the King’s River Arm with our closest family friends. Our fourbedroom cabin was full of life and laughter with seven children between the two families.

At this time in my life, my brother and I embarked on constant imaginary adventures.

Like Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn, we were diving for buried treasure and making secret

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hideouts like a pair of runaway bandits.

Our parents would stay up late into the night on our wrap-around porch, enjoying an escape from a 40-hour work week and their wildly energetic children. The lake provided both the young and middleaged a place to relax and escape from our daily routines.

As we got older (and bigger), it was time for us to transition into a new place. Our love for the neighborhood kept us close, and we purchased a new home further down the street. Our new lake home was a renovation project that my mother poured her heart and soul into -- painting, decorating and renovating.

As we made the move to a newly remodeled house, I

was experiencing an evolution of my own. I was 14 years old and getting ready to begin my first year of high school.

My interests had shifted from imaginary adventures with my younger brother to girls and music. I spent the next four years sneaking out (and getting caught) to visit girls with my best friend and spending nights on the dock dreaming about the future and wondering what was in store for me.

There is something unique and refreshing about sitting under the stars on Table Rock Lake that makes you feel bigger than you are.

As a teenager who wanted out of my small town, those nights made me feel alive. The lake had suddenly changed from a family getaway to a place JULY 2013

YEARS where I could spend time in solitude, trying to figure out who I wanted to be.

After I finished high school, I chose to continue my education at the University of Missouri in Columbia. For the first time in my life, I was hours away from all of my family and friends. After getting my heart broken early in my college career, I quickly discovered that life would not be as easy as I had envisioned on those starry nights at the dock during my teenage years.

Once my sister became pregnant with her first child while I was away at school, homesickness consumed me like never before. Through those troubled times, I made yet another transition along those rocky shores of Table Rock.

Throughout my time at Mizzou,

I found that my relationship with my parents had changed drastically when I returned home for break. My parents shifted from being my primary caregivers to becoming two of my closest friends offering a seemingly endless supply of wisdom and experience.

During a time of constant change in my life, the lake was one of the only places where I knew everything would be just as I left it. I knew that on any given weekend, I could return to find my neighbors and family floating in front of our dock listening to Tom Petty and basking in the hot Missouri sun.

As a recent college graduate, my journey of self-discovery and my strong connection to Table Rock Lake has come full circle. When I come home for a weekend

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at the lake, I am now the one floating in the water with my dad and all of our neighbors.

Table Rock Lake has become my escape from the busy world of deadlines and emails.

These days, when I venture down to the dock late at night, my 18-year-old brother is contemplating the same questions that I had wrestled with just four years earlier. I am JULY JULY2013 2013

so thankful for the memories I have made at the lake with my family over the last two decades.

So when your family is cooped up on a hot weekend day in July, glued to the television or computer screen, I hope you find your escape on Table Rock Lake.

Grab your sunscreen and head for the water. You may come for a tan, but you will leave with so much more.

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Cheney Kelley enjoys fishing at Table Rock Lake. He is the son of Janelle and Mark Kelley, of Cassville.

Justin and William Buchanan enjoy a ride on a personal watercraft at Viola Marina in Shell Knob. Photo submitted by Amanda Epperly.

Shell Knob School “Fishing With A Pro” essay winners at Campbell Point Marina on Table Rock Lake.

This sunset view of Table Rock Lake was taken after a spring rain, looking out from Deb Buchanan’s deck at her Shell Knob home.

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Debbie Zey’s granddog Zzyzx loves Table Rock Lake and especially enjoys boat rides wearing his special shades.

Evan Patterson, who was 3 years old when this picture was taken, wears his swim goggles while he plays in a sand pile at the Hobbs Hollow Dock. Evan’s parents are Jeff Patterson and Alyssa Evans. His grandparents are Donna and Tom Patterson.

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Logan Noriega, Hoyt Gubin and Dominic Noriega enjoy a boat ride on Table Rock Lake. Hoyt is the son of David and Kathryn Gubin, and Dominic and Logan are the sons of Jennifer and D.J. Noriega.

Early mornings on Table Rock Lake are one of the most peaceful times a person could ever find, according to lake lover Melvin “Hap” Anders, of Rocky Comfort, who took this photo at Campbell Point. “While most love their bass boat with the huge engine that will get them from one end of the lake to the other in a matter of minutes, I prefer taking my canoe out and catching nature at its best,” says Hap. “Catching the sun either coming up or going down beyond the Ozark Hills is one of my favorite things to do while on the lake.”

“We have so many wonderful memories of Table Rock Lake that it is hard to know where to start. We bought our first very small houseboat in 1983. I was pregnant with my third child. We docked our boat at Big M Marina for over 20 years before moving to Hobbs Hollow Boat Dock, which is near Campbell Point. We spent every summer with our three children on a houseboat that had no TV, no air conditioner, no generator, and it was great! My kids still talk about our star books and how we would be on top of the boat at night looking for constellations and falling stars. We had many card games and Trivia Pursuit tournaments. There were also some great water gun fights with our friends who would tie up with us in our cove. We are now enjoying a larger houseboat with our grown children and five grandchildren.”

- Tom and Donna Patterson, of Monett The Joe and Sue Cavness family, of Cassville, enjoyed getting out on their ski boat during Memorial Day weekend. Jody Cavness, pictured above, and John Cavness, pictured below, took turns skiing. The Cavnesses spend a lot of time in the summers on their houseboat, which they anchor at Hobbs Hollow dock.

Morgan Zey, Liz Wood and Nora Wombwell get ready to tube on Table Rock Lake in early June. Morgan loves to bring friends boating to her grandparents, Robert and Jan Zey’s lake house in Eagle Rock.

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The Hobbs Hollow Boat Dock family hosts a Table Rock Lake luau in August of 2003. Photo courtesy of Donna Patterson.

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Brenen Zey, the granddaughter of Robert and Jan Zey, of Eagle Rock, enjoyed a boat ride with Jasper on the Eagle Rock end of Table Rock.

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We invite you to share a photo of your pet to be featured in Connection’s very own Connection’s Cutest Pet contest.

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PET CONTEST WINNER Email your pet’s photo to editor@monett-times. com. Photos should be sent in the original JPG format at the highest resolution possible.

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JULY’S WINNER This is Themis, an 11-week-old English Mastiff owned by Jeff Wilson, of Cassville, and his three children, Christyan, Evan and Kaylynn. Themis loves walks, swimming, boat rides and laying around with the family and watching movies.

JULY’S RUNNER-UP Beau, a 2-year-old Sheltie owned by Linda and Kenny Neal, of Sarcoxie.

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A vis ON MAY 4, SOME OF THE last remaining survivors of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) program journeyed from across the country to gather at Roaring River State Park for the dedication of a new CCC Worker Statue. The event also attracted area community leaders, State Park Youth Corps members and state officials, including Missouri Governor Jay Nixon.

“In 1933, the country was deep in a depression and many young men were out of work,” said Nixon as he addressed the crowd during the ceremony.

“They were without jobs, low on money and in need of hope. The CCC came as an answer.”

From 1933 to 1942, the CCC built 800 state parks, 46,854 bridges, 4,622 fish rearing ponds, 1,865 drinking fountains, 27,191 miles of fence, 204 lodges and museums, 3,470 fire towers and 8,065 wells and pump houses across the United States.

In addition to transforming recreational and historical sites across the country, the men who served locally in CCC Co. 1713 can be credited with constructing 13 buildings in Roaring River State Park, including the CCC Lodge and the pavilion that is located near 38 | CONNECTION MAGAZINE

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isible reminder CCC Worker Statue dedicated at Roaring River State Park S TOR Y BY L I N D S AY R EED | P H OTOS BY KE RRY HAY S the new CCC Worker Statue.

The young men also completed 17 acres of beach improvements, landscaped six acres of park, built miles of roads and trails and completed topographical and linear surveys, fire guards, fences, fish raceways, garages and a hatchery building during their tenure at Roaring River.

In 2010, Missouri State Parks held a special ceremony to honor the CCC program and workers. During that ceremony, officials unveiled a special CCC monument, which is designed to raise awareness about the contributions of the CCC at the local state park.

Richard Chrisinger, a former CCC worker, attended the ceremony with his daughter, Naomi Shaw. It was during this event that Chrisinger began to consider what would be required to install a CCC Worker Statue at Roaring River to complement the CCC monument. His goal was to unveil the new statue in conjunction with the CCC’s 80th anniversary.

“These statues are a wonderful series of conservation-related art,” said Joan Sharpe, CCC Legacy president. “I am always curious about how many people might JULY 2013

actually visit them in a year’s time. It would have to be in the thousands.”

The concept of the CCC Worker Statue program was developed in 1995 by Chapter #129 in Grayling, Michigan. The program coordinator hoped to see a CCC Worker Statue in each state.

Missouri became the second state to erect a

CCC Worker Statue, which was placed at the National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni in St. Louis in April 1996.

The statue sits on a natural stone base near the now closed Jefferson Barracks Headquarters.

“Over the years, the members have gotten old and died,” said Shaw. “The overseer

of the headquarters was one of the members who passed, and when he died, the mementos and other items located there were taken to Edinburg National Museum in Virginia.

“The statue is not seen by anyone now,” continued Shaw.

“It will stay where it is because it was purchased with private funding, but we want to have one more visible.”

GOV. JAY NIXON APPLAUDS THE CCC WORKERS STATUE’S UNVEILING.

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During the last two years, Chrisinger and Shaw worked to raise over $21,000 for the new CCC Worker Statue. An additional $1,180 was raised for shipping costs. The statue was ordered in December of 2011, and Roaring River State Park staff members prepared the base for the special monument in late April.

On an unseasonably cold May afternoon, several hundred people gathered at Roaring River State Park for the special dedication ceremony. Missouri State Parks provided a tent and special heaters for the event, which included addresses

by Governor Nixon, Sharpe, Chrisinger and Bill Bryan, Missouri State Parks director.

“I can’t believe all those folks came out in the cold,” said Shaw. “I’m so pleased with the turnout, and I hope many of the people return on a nice day to take time to appreciate the memorial and the plaque honoring the CCC boys.

“Dad was happy with the support of the community and the outstanding work of the parks department to make us as comfortable as possible in such inclimate weather,” continued Shaw. “And certainly, it was special for the governor

“OUR HOPE IS THE STATUE WILL INSPIRE FOLKS WHO VISIT TO SHARE THEIR HISTORY WITH LOVED ONES AND OTHERS ABOUT A TIME IN OUR COUNTRY’S HISTORY THAT WAS DIFFICULT.” Naomi Shaw

and first lady to add their blessings.”

Although Shaw and Chrisinger wished they would have had more time to share stories and thank those in attendance for the special dedication ceremony, they said they were very pleased to have the opportunity to see old friends and meet new ones during the ceremony.

“Our hope is the statue will inspire folks who visit to share their history with loved ones and others about a time in our country’s history that was difficult,” said Shaw. “It wasn’t the money spent on the program that made it a success. It was the people. It is always about the people.

Americans make America great.”

According to Governor Nixon, CCC workers were required to be at least 17 years of age to participate in the program. The young men received $8 a month in cash with an additional $22 sent

CCC MEMBER RICHARD CHRISINGER AND HIS DAUGHTER, NAOMI SHAW.

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home to their families.

“The amount of work that was accomplished here by Co. 1713 is hard to comprehend,” said Nixon. “Many of the buildings remain and continue to serve as an important part of recreation here at the park.

When you look at the stone building blocks that make up this structure, you shouldn’t take for granted the fact that these blocks were handchiseled by CCC workers. The native stone was quarried by hand on the park grounds.

“In Missouri, we have worked to preserve and embrace the legacy of the CCC,” continued Nixon. “This legacy is more than stone and structures.

It is giving young people a chance and preserving our natural resources.”

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In 2010, Governor Nixon announced the formation of the State Parks Youth Corps, which is similar to the historic federal CCC program. State Parks Youth Corps gives young adults, ages 17 through 23, the opportunity to work outdoors and receive on-the-job training.

Through the program, over 2,000 youth corps members have worked more than 500,000 hours at state parks, including Roaring River.

“These young people are our future, and it is important that we foster a love and appreciation of the outdoors in their lives,” said Nixon. “That is one important function of this statue, to remind us of the contribution of the CCC and inspire us for the future.”

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AS A DIE-HARD CORNHUSKERS’ FAN, THIS NEBRASKA-BORN sports fanatic has a collection worth seeing. Skip Umshleer and his wife, Bev, moved to Mt. Vernon almost six years ago after an afternoon drive through the Ozarks prompted Bev to pick up a housing booklet on their way back from Bella Vista, Arkansas.

“We thought we’d end up in Bella Vista,” says Skip. “We have property down there, and we would check on it from time to time.”

After Bev found several homes she liked in the catalogue, she convinced Skip to set up a few appointments before heading home to Nebraska. When visiting the house they now own, Skip says he went upstairs and said to Bev, “I like this.” He was thinking of his sports collection, and the idea that the upstairs room of this house was big enough to hold everything.

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SOMETHING ABOUT “THERE’S NEBRASKA PEOPLE THAT LOVE FOOTBALL. - Bev Umshleer

The Umshleers put an offer in on the house and sold their home in Omaha, Nebraska, in just three days. They were in their Mt. Vernon home five weeks to the day of making the offer. The upstairs is ideal for Skip’s collection. With one, big open space, he has plenty of room to hang his jerseys, autographed pictures and posters -- all while he takes in a game in his “man cave.” The room looks great now, but Skip says he waited six months to unpack his memorabilia just to make sure he liked living there. “I didn’t want to have to pack everything back up.”

From the bath mat to the frames on his TV stand, everything is decked out with the Cornhuskers logo. While most of Skip’s collection is made up of Nebraska football items, he tends to collect a little bit of everything. “It started with baseball stuff,” explains Skip.

“We had a daughter that moved out, so her room kind of became the sports room.”

Skip’s love for sports most likely started when he was a little boy.

“My dad was a high school basketball referee,” he says. “When I

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was a little kid, I used to go to all of the games with him. I was the envy of all of my buddies, because I used to get to go all over. I always enjoyed going to all of those games.”

Throughout high school, Skip played basketball and junior league baseball. He made it big in 1961 when his team made it to nationals and played in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Skip’s last year playing was in 1964, and he says, “That team is still considered the best to come out of Chadron, Nebraska.”

After high school, Bev and Skip married in 1969. “I noticed Bev when she used to deliver milk in town,” says Skip. “Her family owned a dairy farm.”

Skip went on to work as a territory manager for a tobacco company out of Tennessee for the next 20 years while Bev worked for a telephone company for 35 years. They had two daughters, Kim and Jodee.

“Our kids would start to get those things (signed memorabilia) for him as presents,” says Bev. Skip’s collection started in the early 1990s and has grown a considerable amount since then. “I

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saved my best stuff for around the TV,” he says. Some of those favorites include collectibles featuring former University of Nebraska football players Eric Crouch, Jerry Tagge and Tommie Frazier.

Tagge, ironically enough, became Skip and Bev’s financial consultant.

“He loved coming over to the house,” explains Skip. “He autographed a lot of stuff. It really means a lot. It’s personal. He’d autograph it right at the kitchen table. He’d always take his 1971 championship ring off and let me hold it.”

Although Skip loves football, he also collects other sports memorabilia, too. “I enjoy watching baseball,’ he says. “I don’t care who it is.”

For the last four years, Skip and Bev have gone to watch teams during spring training in Phoenix, Arizona. “We like it because we can see a lot,” says Bev. Part of Skip’s collection has been displayed at the Mt. Vernon Library. The neat thing about his collection is that a big chunk of it is personal. He either knows one of the players or the piece has been signed specifically to him and Bev. He has most of his stuff professionally framed and even has someone make die-cuts to correspond with that team’s logo. His daughter Kim does all of the calligraphy to go along with each picture; describing what’s in the photo.

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Walking into Skip’s “man cave” is like entering another world. The atmosphere is inviting and comfortable. With two reclining chairs perched directly in front of the TV, it’s no wonder that Skip’s name is synonymous with sports. He even has a light box that glows neon when the lights are turned off. Inside the box is a Cornhuskers football helmet. “It looks like it’s floating when all of the lights are off,” says Skip.

“There’s something about Nebraska people that love football,” says Bev. And that there is. Skip and Bev like to wear their matching Cornhuskers jerseys, and they visit Nebraska as often as they can.

All of their family is still there, including their three grandchildren.

“We like to see them as often as we can,” adds Bev. Skip says he has many favorites in his sports collection, but one piece that stands out as his favorite is his Johnny Rodgers photo.

“I like them all, but I guess this one would be one of my favorites, because Bev and I are together in it. Johnny was also one of the best football players to come out of Nebraska. It was just kind of a neat day.”

You can find Skip and Bev vacationing somewhere across the United States or visiting their grandchildren when they’re not at home in Mt. Vernon.

“We’re retired,” says Skip. “We’re always on vacation.”

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“Who are the people in your neighborhood, in your neighborhood, in your neighborhood? Oh, who are the people in your neighborhood?

They’re the people that you meet when you’re walking down the street; they’re the people that you meet each day!”

BY SUSAN FUNKHOUSER

I spent many a childhood morning, singing along with Bob about the people in my neighborhood and watching as he and various brightly colored Sesame Street characters met a mailman, a firefighter, a bus driver, a school teacher, a nurse and more. As an adult, I’ve lived out the Sesame Street tune while walking my dog through Deer Lake, just south of Walmart in Monett, getting to know the people in my grown-up neighborhood. In so doing, I have discovered a treasure trove of United States military veterans. As we prepare to celebrate our nation’s birthday and all that freedom means to us, I am honored beyond measure to introduce them to you.

GEORGE BALLAY, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

A man of quiet strength, few words and a warm smile, George Ballay served our nation in the Army National Guard from 1952 to 1981, during which time he earned the rank of Platoon Sergeant. Although never deployed or stationed outside of Monett, George proudly served his country and his family, friends and neighbors.

“It was a good way to serve here at home,” George recalls. “We had a lot of good times. I met lots of nice people. I stay JULY 2013

in touch with quite a few of them. One of my best friends is Dayton Mackey. We served together in the same platoon.”

George’s pride in his military service and in his nation is evidenced by the American flag swaying in the breeze just outside his door and the Army Veteran sticker in his truck window. You can also hear it in his voice when he explains what America means to him. “America is the land of the free. America is freedom.”

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SCOTT PRYOR, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

Another proud Army National Guardsman, Scott Pryor, served his country from 1989 to 1996. Inspired by his father, a Marine, and several other family members who served before him, Scott joined the Guard in high school and was deployed to Iraq at the beginning of Operation Desert Storm. While in Iraq, Scott manned a Vietnam-era Howitzer much like the one on display at Monett’s VFW Hall. It was the largest artillery piece in the theater. While the rest of us watched the Gulf War unfold on CNN, Scott lived it. “I saw the burning oil wells, the Highway of Death going into Kuwait City, the carnage in the desert . . .”

Upon returning to the United States after serving 188 days in the sands of Iraq, Scott continued his Army National Guard service with units in California and Texas. His mechanized infantry unit in California was called to duty in response to the Los Angeles riots of 1992. “We spent two weeks there, patrolling the streets at night.”

Although his military service brought him face to face with the dark side of humanity, Scott highly recommends it to young people.

“The military teaches you to be responsible, accountable and to look out for other people. It definitely made a different person out of me.”

Scott is grateful for and proud of his service to our nation. “When you watch the news and see all of the different governments that don’t let their people vote or be who they want to be, then you know you’ve got it pretty good.”

JOHN BOLLINGER, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Young people sometimes join the military with dreams of seeing the world.

John Bollinger certainly achieved that goal during his career with the United States Air Force. He served in active duty as a construction equipment operator from 1980 to 1992. He was first assigned to Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota, which carried out a dual nuclear mission during the Cold War. The base was home to B-52 bombers on alert, as well as 150 Minuteman 3 missiles. “I was in the missile section of the Civil Engineering Squadron and took care of horizontal maintenance of launch and launch control facilities.”

John’s first overseas assignment brought him to Osan Air Base in South Korea, where he served in the 554th Red Horse Squadron. He fondly recalls, “We learned how to build a base from scratch to completion. That’s what I consider the real heart of Air Force work.”

Next, John returned to the United States for an assignment in Little Rock, Arkansas, and then headed back overseas to serve in Torrejón and Zaragoza Air Bases in Spain. He recalls of his time in Spain, “One of the biggest challenges we faced was restoring an airfield built in 1954 that

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had a 10-year design life span. It was a mess; it was literally crumbling around us.”

He wrapped up his years of active duty in the United Kingdom, beginning with an assignment at Royal Air Force Wethersfield with the 819th Red Horse Unit. While stationed at Royal Air Force Alconbury, John and his company worked to prepare another base, Royal Air Force Fairford, for service during Operation Desert Storm.

“We enhanced the bomb storage area and

firefighting capabilities.” John remained at Alconbury for the duration of the Gulf War.

Although John met many interesting and wonderful people in his journeys with the United States Air Force, he proudly proclaims that the best of the best reside here at home. “America’s people are its greatest asset, by far. Whether they serve in the military, behind the wheel of a truck, in a warehouse or in retail, it’s the people that make this country great.”

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REBECCA BAKER, UNITED STATES NAVY

Like her neighbor, Scott, Rebecca Baker was inspired to military service by her father and her grandfather, both career Navy men. From the age of 14, Rebecca knew she would join the Navy. “I just knew.

As I looked through old pictures of Dad and Grandpa in their uniforms, I thought, ‘I want to be a lifer.’” Rebecca joined the Navy in 1998 at 18 years of age, beginning what she expected to be a lifetime career.

Unfortunately, she would not realize the full extent of her dream. While working on a helicopter she fell off the transmission door and suffered a devastating cranial fracture.

“I’m thankful to be alive.” Sadly, Rebecca’s

career with the U.S. Navy ended in 2000, when she was medically discharged.

Not to be deterred, Rebecca now pursues a different avenue of service to her country. “I’ve returned to college. I’m going to be a high school guidance counselor.

Although I want to encourage military service, I also want to make sure kids are aware of all the different opportunities available to them. Sometimes Plan A doesn’t work out in life; I’m living proof of that. It’s good to have options. I will definitely make my students aware of the opportunities the U.S. Military affords.”

During her years in the Navy, Rebecca

was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. About six months before her accident, Rebecca and her fellow soldiers were called upon to assist the people of North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Floyd. “Our crew rescued lots of kids, elderly people and pets. We helped

GAYLON HENDERSON, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

George, Scott, Rebecca and John won’t be offended when I say that Gaylon Henderson is my favorite veteran in the neighborhood. They’ll cut me some slack, because Gaylon is my dad. I’ve grown up with a deep love of country, a sense of grateful patriotism and a respect for those who serve our great nation because of my dad. I’ve also heard a few stories, learned to make a bed so tightly that a quarter bounces off the top of the sheet and even been privileged to tour with my dad the ship on which he was stationed. As we strolled across the deck of the U.S.S. Yorktown aircraft carrier when I was a teenager, wave after wave of pride and love washed over me at the thought of my dad’s service to his country.

My dad joined the Marines at the age of 18 in 1953. “My decision to join might have had something to do with my girlfriend breaking up with me,” Dad said. (Thankfully, she eventually came to her senses and became his wife and later my mom.) After boot camp in California, Dad boarded the U.S.S. Yorktown at Yokosuka, Japan. He vividly recalls getting used to the layout of the ship, a true adventure for a small town guy who couldn’t swim a lick. “That ship was enormous! It was really something. One night during a blackout, I nearly fell down an elevator shaft. That was a pretty scary experience, but it taught me to move carefully, especially during blackouts.”

Although he served during the Korean War, Dad never saw combat. A temporary cease-fire was ordered while he was en route to Japan, and he was honorably discharged a year after joining due to a medical condition that prevented further service. Sixty years later, Dad notes, “I was proud to serve. America means everything to me.”

many families. I’m very proud of the work we did.” President Clinton was also pleased with their efforts. He visited the company and bestowed upon its members a Presidential Award of appreciation. “I still have the pin,” Rebecca beams.

It comes as no surprise that Rebecca would like to see government and military resources more heavily concentrated on issues we face here at home, such as disaster response, poverty, gang and drug violence and other problems facing our nation’s young people. “America to me means we stand together, and we stand together proudly. We need to take care of our own. It would do our children good to see us stand together and work together to solve our problems. We need to get back to being that ‘One Nation’, united under God.”

WHO ARE THE PEOPLE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?

I encourage you to take a stroll through your neighborhood and introduce yourself.

You may be surprised to learn that the people you meet each day -- the mailman, the teacher, the cashier at the grocery store, the police officer, the neighbor down the street -- might also be the men and women who sacrificed their homes, families and personal safety to protect the freedom we all too often take for granted. I have certainly found this to be true. Who are the people in my neighborhood? They are my heroes.

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New Orleans-Style, Hand-Breaded Catfish, Shrimp or Oysters Hand breaded raw seafood fried crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Served in a basket or on a toasted crunchy Po’ Boy sandwich.

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New Orleans Muffulettas Actually born in New Orleans, served on a large 10-inch bun, that we actually import from the real bayou in New Orleans. Mortadella, Genoa salami, sliced ham and Provolone cheesed, baked hot and toasty with our own hand-made chopped olive dressing. *Also served in halves.

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The French Fry Po’Boy sandwich The true Po’ Boy. French Fried Potatoes on bread, smothered in brown debris gravy.

Open Tuesday through Saturday 9:00am - 8:00pm

If you’re searching for authentic Mexican cuisine, Guanajuato in Verona is the restaurant for you. The hidden gem of a restaurant offers a large menu with 37 different daily lunch specials offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Choices include combinations of enchiladas, tacos and burritos as well as fajitas, quesadillas and egg rancheros. For dinner, Guanajuato features a Tex-Mex plate, chimichanga de camaron and the Speedy Gonzalez, a large flour tortilla burrito filled with ground beef, rice, beans, yellow and white cheddar cheese and topped with delicious chorizo sauce. And to finish off any meal, there are mouth-watering sopapillas served with strawberries, honey or ice cream. Guanajuato is open from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sundays.

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Seafood Platters All of our seafoods are served with fries and hush-puppies, piled high with catfish, shrimp, oyster and crab cakes.

Lasagna roll Florentine Filled with Ricotta cheese, spinach and Italian sausage, smothered in our own Alfredo and marinara sauces.

Mardi Gras Pasta Chicken and Andouille sausage, baked with tri-color rotini pasta, smothered in cheesy Alfredo sauce. Very colorful dish.

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Panaad porch chops with red beans and rice Pan-fried breaded pork chop and Creole red beans. A New Orleans Classic.

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Bumpers Bar & Grill! Enjoy our tasty appetizers and chicken wings while sipping on your favorite beverage.

We have something for everyone from listening to live music every Saturday night with bands such as Mark Chapman Band, Big Iron Band, Trash Angels, Big Iron Skillet and more. Mark your calendars to come see Confederate Railroad live in October. We also have volleyball on the patio every Friday, free pool on Thursdays and bottomless draught on Tuesdays after 7 p.m. At Bumpers, our friendly atmosphere offers that getaway you need to relax and enjoy yourself. We are located at 108 3rd Street located at the corner of 3rd Street and Front Street in Monett. We are open on Tuesday 3 p.m.-12 a.m. and Thursday through Saturday 3 p.m. -1 a.m. We are closed on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays.

ROARING RIVER

Experience the finest in casual dining and take in a breathtaking view of the park at the Roaring River Restaurant, located inside the Emory Melton Inn and Conference Center. The restaurant offers a wide variety of delicious entrees in a rustic atmosphere. Full-service breakfast, lunch and dinner are offered. Service hours are from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. Pictured here: Catch of Day, which features your catch fried or baked to perfection.

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recipe box RECIPES COLLECTED FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Wilted Lettuce Salad 5 slices bacon 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon white sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 head leaf lettuce, rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces 6 green onions with tops, thinly sliced Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove from skillet, crumble and set aside.

To the hot bacon drippings, add the vinegar, lemon juice, sugar and pepper. Stir over medium heat until hot.

In a large bowl, combine the lettuce and green onions. Add the warm dressing and toss to evenly coat. Sprinkle with bacon and serve.

Stuf fed Bell Peppers 6 green bell peppers salt to taste 1 pound ground beef 1/3 cup chopped onion salt and pepper to taste 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup uncooked rice 1/2 cup water 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup Water as needed

Preheat the oven to 350°. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut the tops off the peppers, and remove the seeds. Cook peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain. Sprinkle salt inside each pepper, and set aside.

In a large skillet, sautĂŠ beef and onions for 5 minutes or until beef is browned. Drain off excess fat, and season with salt and pepper.

Stir in the tomatoes, rice, 1/2 cup water and Worcestershire sauce. Cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.

Remove from heat, and stir in the cheese.

Stuff each pepper with the beef and rice mixture

and place peppers open side up in a baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine tomato soup with just enough water to make the soup a gravy consistency. Pour over the peppers.

Bake covered for 25 to 35 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Tossed Green Salad 1 cup blanched slivered almonds 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled Feta cheese 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced 6 fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese 1 (8-ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing JULY 2013

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the almonds in the skillet and cook, stirring frequently until lightly browned. When the almonds are beginning to turn, add sesame seeds and cook 1 more minute, or until seeds are toasted.

In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce with feta cheese, olives, almonds, sesame seeds, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms and Romano cheese. When ready to serve, toss with Italian dressing.

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Pictured, from left, are: Diana Rose, of Cassville; Mark and Peggy Gentry, of Verona; Gretchen Meyer, of Aurora; and Mary Blevins, of Marionville. Diana’s trip to South Carolina allowed her to mark the state off her list. The visit completed her travels to all 50 states in the U.S.

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3. Lesa Van Pelt, of Wentworth, Carolee Gibson, of Pierce City, and Jeanie Harmon, of Aurora, traveled to Canton, Texas, in May to shop at the World’s Largest Flea Market. The three took time to pose for a picture with Connection magazine and the T-shirt they purchased in front of the Cherished Memories booth.

4. Recently, Jean Marney, of Cassville, attended the annual Odyssey of the Minds in Jacksonville, North Carolina, with her great granddaughter Makayla Selby. Makayla was chosen to participate in the Odyssey by her school in Richlands, North Carolina. Jean took along her copy of Connection.

5. Doug and Felicia Tudor, of Monett, celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary at Couples Tower Isle Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and brought along a copy of Connection.

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Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Dogwood Car, Truck and Motorcycle Festival was held on the square in Cassville on Saturday, May 4.

1. David Shumaker and Mike Cornelison.

2. Steve Shiveley and Johnie Hendrix.

Great Service

3. Clayton and Crosston Bunch.

4. Dustin and Mason Long.

5. Bill Hill and Keith Rathbun.

Decisions Made Locally

Committed to Barry County

6. Delane, Renee and Cheyenne Hopkins.

7. Chuck Pilant and Mindi Artherton.

8. Ron and Kim Patrick.

9. Larry Daniels.

10. Jeff Lynn, Kenny Lingle, Gary Whyte, Steve Shiveley, Chad Haddock, Darren Jacobs and Johnie Hendrix.

11. Larry Aeverman.

12. Wanda Whyte, Jennifer Mann, Cheryl Williams, Raylene Hart, Mindi Artherton and Perryleane Lingle.

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13. Carolyn Burford, Carolyn Bishop and Carolyn Stacy.

14. June Smith and Sherry Sears.

15. Gracen, Hillary and Adi Hilburn.

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Friday Squared, sponsored by the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Barry County Courthouse on the square in Cassville on May 10.

16. Nancy, Evan and Bob Foulke.

17. Rob and Taylor Bredeson.

18. Felicia Hayworth, Cathy Marshall and Tonya Davison.

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The annual Lawrence County Youth Fair was held Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 in Freistatt and Sunday, June 2 in Mt. Vernon.

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2. Hailey and Mason Turben.

3. Noble LeMaster.

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1. Richard Cochran and Ed Gasser.

2. Donielle Brottlund.

3. Kelsie and Jaynie Taylor.

4. Frances Castle.

5. Florene, Danny and Wayne Towers.

6. Dick Ceselski and Lora Saffer.

7. Beverly Miller and Madeline Ceselski.

8. Kathy Brown and Danny Bowman.

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10. Evan McDunner, Andrew Younker and Christen Stellwagen.

11. J.J. Randall and Carylon Randall.

12. Mattie Parrigon.

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August events

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The Stella Senior Citizens Center and the Aurora Senior Citizens Center hold weekly dances. The Stella dance is held every Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. with music by the McDonald County Playboys and Frosty Garland and the Road Hogs on alternate Fridays. The Aurora dance is held the every Saturday of the month from 7 to 10 p.m. featuring the Funtimers Band.

The monthly dance at the Monett Senior Citizens Center will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. The dance features Evelyn Lock and the Outriders Band. There is $3 cover charge with all proceeds benefitting the center.

Pierce City Howdy Neighbor Days will be held. For more information, call Sandy Lakin at 417-669-3543.

A Leadership Retreat, sponsored by the Monett Chamber of Commerce, will be held at the Monett Area YMCA. The retreat marks the start of the annual Leadership Monett program. For more information, call the chamber office at 417-2357919.

The Cassville Senior Citizens Center dance will not be held in August. The event will resume in September.

AUGUST 1 The Seligman Lions Club is hosting a community dance at the Seligman Community Center from 7 to 10 p.m. Frosty Garland and the Road Hogs is the featured band. There is a $4 cover charge with all proceeds benefitting the Seligman Lions Club.

The Monett Chamber of Commerce will host a New Teachers Breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Scott Regional Technology Center. For more information, call the chamber at 417235-7919.

AUGUST 6 National Night Out in Marionville will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Marionville City Park. The event will feature free hot dogs, chips and drinks. The police and fire departments will have police cars and fire trucks on display. For more information, call 417-258-2466.

AUGUST 10 AUGUST 3 The Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce flea market will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chamber Event Park. For more information, call 417-858-3300.

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The annual Kings Prairie Community Center Benefit Concert will be held at the historic Kings Prairie Schoolhouse and grounds. Concessions will be available at 5 p.m. Music starts at 6 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring lawn chairs. The event is located on Farm Road 2015, east of Monett on Highway 60, turn on Highway Z, go one mile and turn right on Farm Road 2015. For more information, call Nancy Dotson at 417-442-7910.

A business showcase will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Scott Technology Center in Monett. For more information, call the Monett Chamber of Commerce at 417-2357919.

AUGUST 15 The Seligman Chamber of Commerce will hold a dance at the Chamber Event Center on North Highway 37 at 7 p.m. Snacks are optional, and there is a cover charge of $4.

AUGUST 17 The Seligman Chamber of Commerce will host a truck and tractor pull at Ruby’s Event Park on Highway 37. For more information, call 417-662-3612.

Kids Free Fishing Day at Roaring River State Park will be held. For more information, call the park at 417-847-2539.

The Shell Knob senior citizens will hold a fundraising breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the center, located at 20801 YY 15. For more information, 417-858-6952.

AUGUST 20 The Southern Beekeepers of Missouri will meet at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Monett. Anyone interested in bees is welcome to attend. For more information, call Leon Riggs at 417235-5053 or Kevin Young at 417847-5464.

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AUGUST 24 The 55th annual Wheaton Volunteer Fire Department barbecue will be held in the Wheaton City Park.

Food service will begin at 11 a.m. and continue throughout the day.

Grandstand entertainment, a craft show and the popular duck race also highlight the day. For more information, call Lindy Lombard at 417-652-7359 or Bob Lombard at 417-652-3632.

Cassville Rotary Club will sponsor a demolition derby at the Bill Hailey Arena.

AUGUST 28-31 Miller Fall Fest will be held on Main Street in downtown Miller. For more information, call the Miller Lions Club at 417-452-2100.

AUGUST 31 A 100-mile garage sale involving several area communities, including Mt. Vernon, Pierce City, Monett and Aurora, will be held. For more information, call the Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce at 417-466-7654 or visit www. mtvernonchamber.com.

The Pierce City Senior Citizens will host a dance from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Pierce City Senior Center.

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