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UMMERTIME sparks memories of sunny days spent boating on Table Rock Lake with our boys. For years, we kept a ski boat, and then a houseboat, at Campbell Point Marina near Shell Knob. My reminiscing also includes weekends spent camping at the lake when we would head out of town on Friday afternoon with our vehicles packed full with coolers of food, firewood, tents, folding chairs and bicycles for two days of family fun.

Sometimes, I take for granted what a gift it was for our boys to grow up in a place where camping, tubing, wakeboarding and other outdoor adventures were only a short 20-minute car ride away from home.

I also appreciate the fact that we were able to experience Table Rock Lake’s “quiet side.” Our most memorable moments on the water were those times when we’d wake up early in the morning to hit the water before everybody else got up or we’d wait it out until we grabbed the last ski run of the day right before dusk. In both cases, the lake water was mirror like, and in certain coves, we felt as if we had every inch of water to ourselves.

Whether floating lazily in the lake on a life vest or holding onto the rails of the Cobalt for dear life while my husband tried to toss my boys off the tube, I remember several constants -- the laughter, the uninterrupted time together as a family and the wonderful sleepy feeling that follows an exhausting but exhilarating day on the water. These are just a few of my favorite recollections of our days on the lake, and I’m sure our Connection readers have even more to share.

In celebration of Table Rock Lake and the important role it plays in making our corner of the state a prime tourist destination, I’m planning to publish a “Lovin’ the Lake” section in the July issue of Connection.

I’m asking Connection readers from near and far to share their favorite memories of Table Rock Lake along with photos they’ve taken of fun times on Table Rock over the years. Feel free to share about a vacation spent at the lake, or if you’re lucky to live there during the summers or year-round, tell us about your favorite weekend ritual. You don’t have to write a novel; just jot down some thoughts and send them my way along with your fun photos.

All submissions should be emailed to me directly at editor@monett-times.com. I can’t wait to hear about what Table Rock Lake means to you, and I’m looking forward to sharing your “Lovin’ the Lake” images with Connection readers.

Keep connecting,

Lisa Schlichtman editor@monett-times.com

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Gorgeous g Cassville Golf Course is a gem among state’s top-ranked courses Situated on 137 scenic acres between Cassville and Roaring River State Park lies the Cassville Golf Course, a top-ranked 18-hole public golf course that has been serving area golfers since the first nine holes were developed from prime pasture land back in 1965.

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The course is known for its spectacular greens, which are fast, playable and in great condition year-round. Although the Cassville course is challenging and a dream for championship-level golfers, average players can also enjoy the local links and play them well, according to Chuck Edie, course administrator.

“Our greens are some of the best in the area,” said Chuck, who grew up on the Cassville course and has been golfing since he was old enough to swing a club.

The entire course, from the rough to the fairways to the greens, is immaculately maintained by course superintendent Randy Meadows.

“Randy and his crew work very hard to make sure the course stays in excellent condition,” said Chuck. “You can’t overstate what a good job Randy does.”

Developed as Cassville’s first grassgreen golf course, the original nine holes were dedicated on Thanksgiving Day in 1965 with Missouri Governor Warren

Hearnes on hand for the festivities. At the time, the Cassville Golf Course was the first golf course in the state to be financed by the Farmers Home Administration (FHA).

In 1988, the course expanded to 18 holes, and the feel of a brand new golf course was created by blending together the original layout with new construction.

The reputation of the Cassville Golf Course has continued to grow well beyond the southwest Missouri area. In recent years, the course was recognized by the Kansas City Star as one of the top 10 public golf courses in the state of Missouri, which only solidifies what local golfers already know.

“For a town of 2,500 people, we have an unbelievable facility and a very good golf course,” said Chuck.

Building on its notoriety for being very playable, the Cassville Golf Course has widened its appeal by adding new tee boxes at each of its 18 holes. In the spirit of the national “Tee It Forward” program, players of all ages and handicaps now have five JUNE 2013

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different tee boxes to choose from when they take that first swing.

“Our course has acted on a movement started by Jack Nicklaus for making golf courses easier to play for all levels, but primarily the aging population,” said Carol Skarp, past president of the Women’s Golf League. “This is called forward play.”

Players can choose to play from the black, blue, white, gold or green tee boxes depending on their age, gender and handicap. Which tee they choose is up to the individual golfer, and the end result is quicker play and more memorable shots.

In particular, the concept enhances the enjoyment of the game for beginners and recreational golfers, which ultimately bolsters interest in the sport and can result in more rounds played. Adding new tee boxes at each hole marked a major investment by the golf club, and members believe they are already seeing dividends in increased play by golfers representing a wide variety of skill levels.

Although the course is open to the public, the strength of the club lies in its membership, which is growing. Currently, the club is supported by 182 members. The cost of annual dues is very reasonable and provides avid golfers with an affordable way to hit the links.

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“The Cassville Golf Course is a very relaxed, friendly golf course,” said Bob Callahan, current president of the club’s seven-member board of directors. “We are always trying to grow our membership, because that’s what keeps the course alive.”

In addition to discounted golf, members have the opportunity to play in one of several different leagues offered at the Cassville course. There’s a Friday night couples league, a Monday night men’s league and a Thursday morning ladies’ league.

The important role the golf course

plays in the local economy is another factor that both Bob and Chuck believe should not be undervalued.

“I believe we’re an asset to the city and the county,” said Bob. “The golf course is one of first places businesses bring people.

It also attracts people to the area and then they stay and do business here.”

“It’s definitely a recruitment tool,” added Chuck.

The board and members of the golf club work hard to keep the course flourishing. Members recently refurbished the interior of the clubhouse, making

it a prime place to rent for parties or gatherings. It is also the site for club activities, like pitch tournaments and Sunday afternoon potluck meals.

The golf course also maintains a private swimming pool, a driving range and a fully stocked pro shop. Golfers also have access to lessons, which are offered

by David Cantrell, a golf master teaching professional.

The Cassville Golf Course also serves as the home course for the Cassville High School and Purdy High School golf teams.

In July, the Cassville Golf Course will

Upcoming tournaments: 29th annual Three-Man Scramble Jack and Jill Two-Person Scramble Club Championship Women’s Tri-State Championship

June 8 and 9 July 6 July 13 and 14 July 22, 23 and 24

Cassville Women’s Golf Association Invitational August 22 Women’s Club Championship Jack and Jill Four-Person Scramble Cassville Cup Match

September 7 and 8 September 28 October 26 and 27

For more information on these tournaments and other Cassville Golf Course events, call the Pro Shop at 417-847-2399 or visit http://cassvillegolfclub.com.

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play host to the three-day Women’s TriState Golf Championship, which will bring in 120 female golfers from Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. In the 76-year history of the tournament, Cassville has never before hosted it.

“In women’s golf, this tournament is a big deal,” said Susie Jacobs, tournament chairman. “It’s so good for our local economy, and it’s getting us on the map.

The golfers will be staying here two nights, eating here and spending money here.

“This will give Cassville and the area an opportunity to showcase our community on what a great place it is to live and shop,” added Susie. “Whether they return for golfing, laking, weekending, retirement living or just a day of shopping, they could easily become return visitors.”

Donations of items for the silent auction are still being accepted, and volunteers to assist with the tournament are also needed.

“We are forever grateful to everyone who has donated or plans to donate to the tournament,” said Susie. “All donations will stay right here in the community and help offset the costs of a tournament of this caliber.”

Anyone who would like more information on getting involved with the Women’s Tri-State Tournament, which will be held July 22, 23 and 24, should contact Susie at 417-847-7482.

The Cassville Golf Course is located on Highway 112 South. From April through September, the course is open daily from 7 a.m. to an hour before dusk.

For more information on membership, leagues or course activities, visit www. cassvillegolfclub.com or call 417-847-2399.

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I get asked this question a lot. What does healthy mean? Being healthy means the ability to do the things that you love every day -- walking the dog, household chores, sleeping, gardening, running after the kids, etc. To be truly happy, you must also possess mental focus and clarity.

NUTRITION Nutrition is important. Healthy eating means eating a variety of foods that gives you the nutrients you need to maintain good health, have energy and feel good. These nutrients include carbohydrates, protein, fat, water, vitamins and minerals.

When nutrition is combined with physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight, eating well is an excellent way to help your body remain strong and healthy.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Physical activity is anything that gets you moving. The truth is, the more exercise you can do, the more you are reducing your cardiovascular risk.

The recommended amount is 60 minutes of vigorous exercise per day. So, you say you can’t partake in 60 minutes of vigorous exercise per day? Okay, I hear you. If you can exercise at a moderate pace for 20 to 30 minutes at least five days a week, you will be doing your heart good.

Do what you can, when you can. Your heart and your body will thank you for it.

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What does healthy mean

By Nancy Ridgley

HAPPINESS

We all know when we’re happy and when we’re not. If you ask people what really makes them happy, you would probably get a wide range of responses from, “spending time with the grandkids” or “finding a great sale at the mall” or “riding my motorcycle.”

It is proven that happier people have younger hearts, can better cope with pain, have lower blood pressure and have a longer life expectancy than unhappy people. To be healthy mentally is essential for being physically healthy.

SLEEP There are people in this world who try to sleep as little as possible. Just as exercise and nutrition are essential for optimal health, so is sleep.

The quality of your sleep can affect the quality of your life when you are awake -- mental sharpness, creativity, emotional balance and productivity. As you start getting the sleep you need, your efficiency and energy will rise. Seven and a half to nine hours of sleep is the recommended amount for adults age 18 and older.

Wishing you a healthy summer…

Nancy Ridgley, RD, LD, CDE, is a registered and licensed dietitian, certified diabetes educator, a Mad Dogg-certified spinning instructor and director of community wellness at Cox Monett Hospital. She also holds certifications in adult weight management and childhood and adolescent weight management. The mother of three enjoys spinning, reading, Mizzou football, travel, spending time with her children and extended family and having coffee with friends.

For more information about wellness and living a healthy lifestyle, check out Cox Monett Hospital’s wellness blog at www.realwellnessforrealpeople.blogspot.com.

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Little store; big inventory STOR Y A N D PH OTO S B Y MELO N IE RO B ERTS

Since 1927, the old rock store in Jane has been an iconic landmark in this small southern McDonald County community.

The classic field-stone building is now home to The Jane Store, owned and operated by partners Jonelle Lawyer, Joyce Marrs and Gayla Baker.

“We all go to church together,” Gayla explained. “We decided we wanted to go into business together two years ago and offer the community something unique.”

The historic store is stocked with fresh herbs and spices, bought from an Amish company in Dutch Pennsylvania country.

“We buy in bulk and repackage them here in the store in different quantities for our customers,” Gayla said. “We get a JUNE 2013

variety of herbs and spices, whole, grated or ground. If we don’t have a particular item, we can order it.”

Many customers buy large quantities of certain spices for canning or making jerky.

“We like to carry items that can’t be found in traditional stores,” Gayla said.

“We stock Mrs. Miller’s noodles. She is a Mennonite and makes her noodles from scratch. She has a tremendous business.”

The selection includes traditional egg noodles as well as spinach, bell pepper basil, chili-jalapeño and vegetable mix.

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The store is chocked full of homecanned goods, such as jams and jellies from Das Jam Shoppe, a Fairview business, as well as Belemeier’s sorghum molasses, Jake and Amos’ pickled eggs, pickled okra, hot dill garlic pickle chips, sweet watermelon rind and sweet and hot pepper relish.

The ladies also stock New Hope sweet potato and buckwheat pancake and corn muffin mixes, an all-natural alternative to store-bought brands, as well as powdered soups like French onion, harvest and broccoli cheddar.

Another featured item is a variety of popcorn from an Amish supplier.

“It’s wonderful,” said Gayla. “Once people try it, they always come back for more.

“We also offer old-fashioned candies,” Gayla said. “We keep as much of our stock as old-fashioned as possible. We try to reflect as much of the ‘Mayberry RFD’ atmosphere as we can. It’s like a step back in time when people walk in.”

At the back of the store is an impressive display of enamelware in all colors.

“We keep a very good inventory,” said Gayla. “It’s great to use, but it’s also decorative. Porcelain is easy to care for -just soak it and wipe it clean.

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“People around here are discovering the ease of cooking with enamelware,” she continued. “I use mine for everything.”

Gayla said there is a generation of people who never learned to cook, and she is taking steps to rectify the situation locally.

“I encourage people to cook,” she said.

“Children were brought up with working parents that would just grab something for dinner. They never learned to cook anything from scratch.

“We strive to make our store personable, comfortable. We want people to feel at home here and to never go away hungry.”

- GAYLA BAKER

“A lot of girls are coming to me to learn how to cook,” Gayla said. “I teach them how to cook from scratch. It doesn’t take me any longer to cook a meal from scratch than to open a box and cook something, but mine tastes better.”

Gayla also is promoting that homecooked tradition through the meals she serves at the store.

“We make everything here from scratch,” Gayla said. “We have regular customers that come in for breakfast and lunch. We have people that come from Bella Vista, Arkansas, to visit the store and eat lunch here.

“Our sandwiches feature a quarterpound of hand-sliced meat,” she said. “We also have everything from lasagna, tacos, chef salads, chicken noodle stew and pulled pork sandwiches. But our Reubens are the best.”

No short order cook, Gayla decides what the daily menu will feature and customers have the choice of the special or the special.

Another popular treat for local customers are the cinnamon rolls, only available on Saturday mornings.

“My husband, Sam, gets up and makes the cinnamon rolls,” Gayla said. “They go very quickly.”

For those wishing to try their hand at home-style cooking, the shop features a variety of historic cookbooks, courtesy of Dutch Valley Mennonites, Pioneer JUNE 2013

Cookbooks from North Carolina and Early American Cooking.

“It is unbelievable the amount of historical research that goes into these books,” Gayla said. “They include heirloom recipes, kitchen wisdom and tips on marriage.”

In the coming months, the store will

add a large selection of cast iron cookware, including Dutch ovens.

“I’m going to start giving classes on Dutch oven cooking,” Gayla said. “There is an art to it. Biscuits cooked in a Dutch oven are wonderful.”

Cast iron allows people to cook with less oil when browning potatoes or searing

chicken. It is also a chemical-free alternative to non-stick cookware.

In addition to the lure of a large inventory, it is the friendliness of the store’s three proprietors that keeps customers coming back to The Jane Store, time and time again.

“We’re all friendly, and we like to visit,” Gayla said. “So much of the time, people gather around the kitchen table to talk about what is happening in their lives.

“Everyone knows us, we’ve grown up here, and we’ve been neighbors with everyone so long customers feel like they’re sitting in mom’s or grandma’s kitchen,” Gayla added. “We strive to make our store personable, comfortable. We want people to feel at home here and to never go away hungry.”

The Jane Store is open from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The business is located at 2980 Rains Road in Jane. To get there, take Highway 71 south to Highway 90 and turn left. The Jane Store is on the left.

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Blackberry PA RA D I S E ••• BY SHERRY TUCKER •••

WHEN YOU GROW UP IN THE OZARKS, blackberry picking is just part of the way of life. When I was young, my parents owned some property in Thomas Hollow, located southwest of Exeter. The beautiful terrain, filled with deeply cut valleys overgrown in brush where the tractor couldn’t travel, was a perfect environment for blackberry brambles. Mom would drive down into the valleys, as far as our little truck could safely go, then we would go afoot into the overgrown wilderness.

“The Song of the Blackberry Queen”

BY CICELY MARY BARKER

My berries cluster black and thick For rich and poor alike to pick.

I’ll tear your dress, and cling, and tease, And scratch your hand and arms and knees.

I’ll stain your fingers and your face, And then I’ll laugh at your disgrace.

But when the bramble-jelly’s made, You’ll find your trouble well repaid.

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Walking into a deep valley is like entering a whole different culture. On the ridges above, there is pasture where the cattle graze, the sun shines and daisies bloom. But, down in the valley, it’s darker, wetter, and everything grows tall. The blackberry canes that grow down there are big and lush, and the sultry summer environment causes them to grow fat, yummy berries. Equipped with a long sleeve shirt to help with scratches and plenty of chigger spray, we would prepare for our quest. Then, with bucket in hand, we would go on our search for berry treasure.

Wild berry picking is like its own kind of hunting. When first searching for berries, the largest and sweetest made it into my mouth and not into the bucket. Of course, the best berries are those on the edge of being overripe, so sweet and juicy that if they were put in the bucket they would squish and make a mess before they made it home and into the cobbler.

While picking berries that are close at hand may help fill the bucket, a wandering eye is always searching for more. Berry paradise may be just around the corner; a huge bramble of perfectly ripened, large, sweet berries. I remember on occasion, stumbling into a beautiful, bountiful patch.

Delighted, we would pick all the juicy black gems we could, reaching over, inside and under, while avoiding the large spiderwebs, or shooing away the stinky June bugs that were eating the over-ripened berries.

After picking all that could be reached, and getting trapped by thorny canes, we

faced the bitter truth. The most beautiful, perfect berries were just beyond arm’s length. After many attempts to reach the luscious berries while incurring many thorny scratches and abrasions, it was time to leave.

We left, hoping that possibly a happy bird or other beloved forest critter would enjoy the berries behind in the unreachable fortress.

Blackberry picking would be over by lunchtime to avoid the heat of the day. We’d load back up into the pickup with buckets of berries, a full tummy and dreams of blackberry cobblers with homemade vanilla ice cream. Hot, sticky, stained, scratched and tingly from thorns and chigger bites, we would make it back home and into the shower. Mom would work to clean and freeze the harvest and make cobbler and jam. And there isn’t anything much better than fresh, wild blackberry cobbler.

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Blackberry Cobbler

Fresh picked berries should be gently

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Mix sugar, washed, picked through, any adherent flour and cinnamon. Mix lightly through stems pulled off and then strained. Make a berries. Pour into pastry-lined pie pan. Dot pastry for a two-crust pie and line a pie pan with butter. Cover with top crust, which is with a crust using half of the pastry. slitted (or make a lattice crust by criss1 – 1 1/2 cups sugar (to taste, depending crossing one-inch strips of crust). Seal crust on the sweetness of the berries) edges and flute edge with fingers. Bake 1/3 cup flour 35 to 45 minutes or until crust is nicely 1/2 tsp cinnamon browned and juice begins to bubble through 4 cups blackberries slits in crust. Serve slightly warm, not hot.

1 1/2 tbsp. butter Recipe taken from Betty Crocker’s New Picture Cookbook

Not wild about wild blackberries?

Cultivating blackberries in your own backyard could be an option

Wild blackberry picking isn’t for everyone. There are many tame blackberry varieties that have been developed that are well suited to the backyard gardener. Some berries are bred without thorns to make picking less painful, or bred to be prolific and large.

The University of Arkansas has spent years developing blackberry strains that are not only adapted for our growing conditions but add to the native blackberry. Of course, certain characteristics are sacrificed, and many wild berry lovers feel that tame berries lack the unique flavor of the native version.

When choosing a variety there are several questions to consider. When do you want the berries ripen? Do you want thornless canes? How important is size or flavor?

How long of a crop do you desire?

Here are a few of the varieties offered by the University of Arkansas breeding program.

THORNED VARIETIES: KIOWA is a new variety that produces the largest berries of any other variety.

Its fruit ripens early but produces smaller yields.

CHOCTAW is a very early, mediumsized berry with mild flavor and small seeds.

SHAWNEE and CHICKASAW are both long season, high yield varieties with medium-sized, well flavored berries.

THORNLESS VARIETIES: APACHE has upright canes, which means they can hold themselves up without trellising. This variety ripens mid-season with medium-sized berries.

ARAPAHO produces early berries on upright canes with small seeds.

NAVAHO was the first thornless blackberry produced with upright canes and has the best flavor of all the thornless varieties.

OUACHITA produces firm, sweet and large fruit with high yields.

An exciting new product from the U of A breeding program has been the development of a blackberry that will not only produce a crop in early summer but then again in late summer. This is really exciting, because the late summer production continues until frost. Typically, blackberry plants only produce fruit on the canes that grew the year before. These new varieties first produce on last year’s canes for the spring crop, and then again on the new growth for a fall crop, and then the next year’s spring crop. They are thorned plants that are available in three different varieties: Prime-Jan, Prime-Jim and Prim-Ark 45.

Stark Bro’s Nursery, located in Louisiana, Missouri, has several of the U of A blackberry varieties available. For more information, visit www.starkbros.com or call 1-800-325-4180.

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Old-time soda fountain in Pierce City is the perfect place to dine Just a quick jump, hop and a skip down the road in Pierce City is a unique little soda fountain that takes diners back to the heyday era of Elvis Presley, Chubby Checker and the Righteous Brothers.

Nestled inside Thompson Family Drug is Thompson’s soda fountain, which features culinary delights such as the Paul Newman Special, a grilled chicken breast with chipotle-ranch dressing, roasted peppers and onions, pepper jack cheese on a grilled ciabata bun, and the Righteous Brothers Club Special, a mouth-watering combination of mesquite turkey, avocado, applewood bacon, pepper jack and cheddar cheeses, lettuce, tomato and onion on a toasted sourdough bread.

“I had wanted to run a soda fountain since I was a little girl,” said Walda Thompson, who co-owns the business with her husband, Doug. “When we were at the 100 Commercial Street site, there wasn’t room for a soda fountain. After the May 2003 tornado, we rebuilt on this site, and the added square footage finally allowed my childhood dream to come true.”

The Thompsons were part of a land swap that took place following the 2003 tornado. When the Thompsons donated their original lot to house the future city hall, Mike and Carolyn Flummerfelt donated their lot at 119 East Main to Doug and Walda. The congregation of the First Baptist Church in Pierce City had purchased land outside the city limits to build a bigger facility, so they voted to donate their lot at 110 North Elm Street to the Flummerfelts in order for them to build a bigger grocery store.

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“The tornado was a double-edged sword,” Walda said. “The change has been good for the community. I would never have had room in the old store for a soda fountain. The grocery store was also able to expand, but there are businesses that never came back.”

Still, Walda hopes the soda fountain is bringing something unique to the community.

“When I was a girl, going to the soda fountain was a special treat,” Walda said. “I wanted to bring that ‘50s era back.”

To do that, Walda went old school with the menu.

“We serve old-fashioned cherry phosphate sodas,” Walda said. “Nobody serves phosphates anymore. Hardly anyone remembers cherry-vanilla Cokes.”

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Other taste-tempting treats that serve as reminders of the good old days are the John Wayne Special, an Angus beef burger topped with cheddar cheese, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and “gunsmoke” sauce on a ciabata bun, or a Gladys Knight and the Pips burger, which features Swiss and cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and avocado, topped with a homemade jalapeño honey lime dressing on a toasted pretzel bun.

“I love making up new sandwiches,” Walda said. “Everything is made from scratch, and I try them out on Doug. He’s pretty honest about whether he likes them or not. Our salad dressings are homemade, and I also make all of the desserts.”

There are even daily specials named for her grandchildren, Kian, Kamari and Kali.

“My oldest granddaughter was one week old when we opened this store in 2004,” Walda said. “I bring the grandkids here and let them eat all the ice cream they want.”

Youngsters aren’t the only ones to enjoy the eatery.

“My oldest customer, Bob, is 105,” Walda said. “His daughter brings him in once or twice a month.”

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In addition to the soda fountain, the drug store offers a full line of prescription drug services as well as cards, gifts, home décor and other sundries typical of a smalltown pharmacy, with one additional perk.

“I have what is probably the oldest existing liquor license in Lawrence County,” said Doug. “W.R. Scheldrup owned the pharmacy from around the turn of the century until he sold it in 1947. He had liquor even through Prohibition because doctors would write prescriptions for it. He would take grain alcohol and add whatever

soda fountain syrup flavor his customers wanted.”

Doug still carries a full line of quality adult beverages.

“We have everything a regular liquor store has, just in smaller quantities,” he said.

For fledgling wine connoisseurs, Doug can offer a wealth of advice.

“I choose our wines based on what I read and what they score in wine magazines and books,” he said. “I try to keep in stock the wines that score 89 or higher and cost between $8 to $15 per bottle, because

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that’s a good market for us. No one around here is going to go for a $25 bottle of wine.”

Despite the destruction of the business during the tornado, the Thompsons were able to salvage one historic icon from the rubble and place it in their new building.

“The cast iron safe has W.R. Sheldrup’s name written on it,” Doug said. “It was made for him by the Mosler Safe Company in Hamilton, Ohio. It’s a heavy thing. I had to have the floor under it reinforced to hold it.”

While some people might claim too much of a good thing isn’t so good, the Thompsons are proof positive the naysayers are wrong.

“We were high school sweethearts,” Walda said. “We’ve known each other 50 years and have been married for 45. It’s really fun coming to work now. Doug and I work well together, and with the soda fountain, it’s almost like a party every day.”

The Thompsons count on several things for their business success -- their “great employees,” who include Marie Wormington, Crystal Judy and Mary Wrobleski, good customer service, commitment to the community and their clientele.

“Our customers are very loyal,” said Walda. “They’re the reason we’re still here after 38 years.”

Thompson’s Family Drug Store is located at 119 East Main Street in Pierce City. Business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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BY SALLY REINHARDT 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.” sidecar-sally@juno.com

WE PROBABLY ALL HAVE OUR LITTLE quirks that often evolve into repeated habits. One of mine is noticing license plates on automobiles. Observing one from a distant state makes me wonder how they happen to be in Monett. I know this isn’t an earth-shaking question but nevertheless it intrigues me.

Just the other day, I saw a license plate from Alaska. I really wanted to pursue the driver and question him on how he happened to be in the neighborhood. Life is not a haphazard series of events as we might sometimes presume. The Great Planner has a connection for every event.

My son, Rob, was talking with his daughter-in-law, Kristin, about a recent fundraising auction she had attended.

The auctioneer’s name, Linda Wurtz, was familiar to Rob as he recalled a letter he had received in 1991 while serving in the Army during Desert Storm. Linda and other friends of mine had written him notes of encouragement. Rob had kept those notes and only a couple of months ago had come across them again.

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The trail of events that brought this all together came about because Linda and Kristin work together and are the best of friends. This serves as an example to never underestimate what He has in store for us and to keep our options open as they harmonize to fit into the paths taken today.

A new addition to Cox Monett Hospital’s administrative staff is Stephen Njuvada, whose journey to Monett had its beginnings in Kenya, Nairobi. My habit of wanting to know how he became a resident in our thriving city immediately went into action.

Stephen told me that several students from the Kansas City area were attending school in Kenya, specializing in biology sciences and public health with a mutual goal of becoming doctors. Drawn together by their interest and enrolled in some of the same classes, they soon became good friends. Sharing his aspiration to come to the United States and practice medicine, Stephen was encouraged to select a small community rather than a big city, so he applied to Drury University.

His focus shifted to a broader spectrum of healthcare, and Stephen obtained master’s degrees in public health and healthcare administration, prompting a six-month internship with the Department of Health in Branson.

Learning of an opening at Cox Monett Hospital, Stephen applied and was accepted a year ago. He feels that he and his family are “seasoned” residents now.

Stephen’s convictions have served him well. His belief in acquiring knowledge, embracing options and doing his best have opened a new landscape for him. “It is a good day when you can help other people, and it improves your day too,” said Stephen. “A smile costs nothing but means a lot to others.”

Take a moment to reflect on the unexpected events that altered your life’s direction. I find that when I change my thinking about life, life changes, opening new vistas and creating new opportunities. Remember that whatever is happening is actually there to widen our view of the next landscape.

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IN MIDLIFE, MANY PEOPLE REALIZE THEIR LIVES HAVE NOT TAKEN THEM IN THE direction they had hoped for, but at age 53, Jackie Moore, of Mt. Vernon, is a notable exception. Co-owner of Joplin Regional Stockyards, an imposing bulwark occupying a large piece of real estate along Interstate 44 between Joplin and Mt. Vernon, Jackie feels very blessed that he has been able to spend his life doing what he loves best -- working with cattle.

Raised on a cow-calf operation near Stotts City, Jackie grew up in the cattle business.

“The only places Dad ever took me when I was growing up were rodeos and the sale barn,” said Jackie, “but I loved them both.”

When Jackie was 13 years old, he attended auctioneer school, learning a skill that would later prove to be invaluable. At 17, Jackie began working for Joplin Stockyards at their original location at Newman and Range Line Roads in Joplin, but not as an auctioneer.

“I sorted cattle and worked the sale ring,” stated Jackie. “and thrived on every minute of it. Plus, back on our farm, I had cattle of my own to tend to. When I was offered a full college scholarship for football, I turned it down, because I didn’t want to leave the cattle business.”

After graduating from Mt. Vernon High School, he married his high school sweetheart Kristy, purchased three cattle commission companies and began raising sons, Bailey and Skyler, and daughter, Amy, who arrived over the next few years.

In 1986, when the opportunity arose to purchase Joplin Stockyards, Jackie partnered with his brother-in-law and father-in-law and took the plunge. At the time of purchase, Joplin Stockyards was selling approximately 90,000 head of cattle annually, a very modest number when compared to the stockyards’ current average of 450,000 head auctioned annually at a value of around $350 million.

A storied history

The original Joplin Stockyards was established in 1931 as a much-needed regional marketing venue for cattle producers throughout 60 counties in the four-state area. Unlike many other businesses, Joplin Stockyards grew and prospered during the Depression and quickly became one of the largest in Missouri.

After purchasing the stockyards in 1986, Jackie and his partners changed the name to Joplin Regional Stockyards, Inc., and began to phase out the cattle commission companies that sold through their venue.

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They later purchased Four State Stockyards and Southwest Regional Stockyards. The entire operation is now run solely by Joplin Regional Stockyards, Inc. (JRS).

The year 1995 marked a milestone in the history of JRS, when it moved from its original Joplin location to a new, state-ofthe-art facility with 10 acres under the roof portion alone. Today, JRS, located at Exit 22 on I-44, serves some 10,000 cattle producers within a 150-mile radius of Joplin and is considered the largest cattle market in the nation.

Joplin Regional Stockyards is not only a seller’s venue. Private buyers and representatives for corporate buyers from all over the nation, such as Cargill, Caprock and (JBS) Five Rivers Cattle Companies, appear regularly for sales, either in person or via the monthly Internet video sales hosted by the Stockyards. For a video JUNE 2013

New approach to selling auction, the cattle remain on the seller’s premises and are auctioned live for buyers who watch and bid via satellite.

In 1997, shortly after the opening of the new facility, JRS also began hosting special sales held at select times for premium calves and yearlings raised on value-added programs, where meticulous records are kept for each calf detailing JUNE 2013

its pedigree, birth weight, weaning date, vaccination history and any other notable events.

The Joplin Stockyards also practices commingling during their sales -- a method by which cattle are sorted into lots according to size and color and sold as groups, making the purchasing process simpler for buyers and more profitable for

sellers.

When asked what type or breed of cattle is the most desirable, Jackie laughed and said, “The kind that brings the most money.

“A seller can do wonders just by grooming a cow or calf for the sale ring,” he continued. “Appearance is everything when it comes to selling.”

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Sale day

From an elevated balcony overlooking the acres of holding pens containing bellowing cattle waiting to be auctioned, one can vividly imagine the pounds that will soon be converted to dollars as the cattle weigh in on the scale.

Without missing a beat, the golden tongues of the auctioneers skip nimbly from one lot to the next as the cattle are hustled through the auction ring, with large digital signs overhead flashing both the cumulative weight and the price per calf for each group sold. It’s a fast-paced event, and buyers must act quickly to make their purchase.

Although Jackie himself auctioned the cattle for years, after quadruple-bypass

surgery a little over a year ago, he has now retired from that position and has officially passed the baton to his adult sons, Bailey and Skyler. Jackie, however, is still very involved in JRS business, acting as agent for various buyers, and as always, making himself available for both sellers and buyers who seek his advice.

“My number one goal has always been to be in the forefront of the cattle industry and to make my producers profitable,” said Jackie. “I like to think that because of some of the things we’ve done at JRS, we’ve improved the livestock industry in this country.

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BEST OF THE BEST CALF ROPING Joplin Regional Stockyards, in conjunction with Risen Ranch Cowboy Church, will host Best of the Best Calf Roping 2013, featuring the top 15 calf-ropers in the world, along with 15 invited ropers, who will compete for $100,000. The event will be held at the stockyards on Saturday, June 1, beginning at 9 a.m.

“I plan to work here until I die,” continued Jackie, quickly adding, “apparently I came pretty close to it last year.”

Now a strong advocate of a regular exercise program, Jackie recommends that those who are lax about a fitness routine hire a personal trainer.

“They discovered my heart insufficiency when I began using an exercise treadmill,” explained Jackie. “My trainer told me my elevated heartbeat was grossly abnormal and that I should have it checked out. The next thing I knew, I was in the hospital for a bypass. Now, though, I have more energy than I’ve had in years.

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preventative exercise is so important. If you hire a trainer and schedule appointments, you’re more likely to follow through and actually exercise.”

Joplin Regional Stockyards is a familyrun business, which has bred loyalty into the next generation. All five of Jackie’s and brother-in-law/ business partner Steve Owens’ children and their spouses are connected with the operation of JRS in some way. When asked if he had ever felt pressured to join in the family business, Jackie’s son, Bailey Moore, just laughed.

“No way,” he said. “I tried going to college. Skyler and I both had rodeo scholarships, but neither one of us could stand to be away from this place. We love this life.

“Dad has never had to make us do anything here,” Bailey continued. “In fact, he encouraged us to leave, to go away to college and spread our wings. I think I lasted one month, or maybe two, and I had to come home. Auctioneering and cattletrading are in my blood.”

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That loyalty, too, is expressed by the other employees of JRS. Carolyn, an employee of Longhorn Cafe, located above the sale ring, told a powerful story.

“I live in Joplin,” she said, “and we lost everything in the tornado two years ago.

At the next sale, Jackie auctioned off one of his own calves, the same one over and over, until he had raised $11,000 for my family.

The next day, he had a check in my hand. I can’t begin to explain how much it means to me to work for an employer who has proven he has my best interest at heart.”

JRS right-hand man Mark Harmon

also tells of the periodic calf-roping events hosted by Joplin Regional Stockyards with all proceeds from those events donated to various charities.

On June 1, the stockyards will host another calf-roping event in conjunction with Risen Ranch Cowboy Church.

“This one will feature the top 15 calf ropers in the world, and all the proceeds will benefit the church,” said Mark. “Jackie just enjoys putting these things together.

For him, it’s not about the money, other than the fact that it’s money raised that he can give away to somebody who needs it.”

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“Pray without ceasing” Prayer pillows offer comfort to many STORY AND PHOTOS BY MELONIE ROBERTS

It all started with an airline pillow and some colorful fabric brought back from Australia.

“I kept asking Opal Jennings, a member of my Sunday School class, what her ‘gift’ was or what ministry she was doing,” said Marty Frost, of Monett. “She said she had no ‘gift,’ that all she could do was sew.

“I had this little airline pillow that I used to kneel on when I prayed,” Marty continued. “I took it and some material I had gotten in Australia and asked her to recover it for me. She made me a couple of more the same size and made more to give away, and pretty soon, everyone was asking for one.

That was in 2004, and that was the start of our ministry.”

The ladies got to work stitching pillows to distribute to those they felt were in need of a little spiritual boost or blessing.

“We got frankincense and myrrh oil from the Holy Land to anoint the pillows,” Marty said. “We write a scripture on the back of each one from I Thessalonians 5:17 -- ‘Pray without ceasing.’ Each also has a poem pinned to its back, explaining the purpose of the pillow.”

The pillows have been welcomed in places such as Israel, Siberia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Australia, New Orleans, Canada and Old Mexico, and requests keep flooding in for more.

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from the people I give my pillows to,” Marty said. “I gave one to a friend of mine after her husband passed away. She said she slept with it every night for quite awhile.

“Well, a few months later, she got a dog,” Marty continued, “and the first night in his new home, this dog came up and just tugged the pillow very gently out of her arms at bedtime. He put it on his bed and started using it as his own pillow. He’s been using it ever since.

“The pillow provided comfort for her for several months,” Marty said. “Then the dog did. It was just funny how that worked out.”

The pillows also offer comfort to people in far more dangerous circumstances around the globe.

“My nephew, Brian Deese, was a civilian contractor in Iraq, and things were getting pretty tense in that area,” Marty said. “I sent him a prayer pillow, and he e-mailed me back asking if I could send 25 or 30 more.

“I packed them up and sent them,” Marty continued, “but things got dangerous over there very quickly, and my nephew was told he had to leave. When he went to get on his plane, the box of pil1lows I had shipped hadn’t arrived yet. For some reason, his flight was delayed, and when he got back to his barracks, the box was sitting on his bunk. He said he opened it, and all of those pillows were gone in less than five minutes.

“I later got an e-mail from one of the soldiers who told me he never went anywhere without his prayer pillow.”

Word has spread about the ministry, and church groups in Wyoming and Kentucky have contacted Marty to get advice on how to start their own pillow ministries.

“I can only tell you that this is a Godthing,” Marty said. “I never know where these pillows will end up, but when I’m led to hand them out, I know they will end up just where they need to be.”

She said there is nothing special about the fabric, thread or batting that gives the miniature pillows their form.

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in the power of prayer, and we pray over each of these pillows before it is handed out.”

The ministry has grown to encompass the local Hispanic church, nursing homes, a children’s center, Bikers Against Child Abuse, entertainers, authors and a local riding school.

“Some of my volunteers will illustrate the pillows with a little artwork,” Marty said. “One of my favorites is the frog, which stands for ‘Fully Rely On God.’ One lady draws balloons with the acronym PUSH, which means ‘Pray Until Something Happens.’

“It all comes back to God,” Marty said.

“God is doing things for people through these pillows.”

The ministry does incur some costs for materials and shipping. The pillows are always given as a gift; they can never be bought.

“Even when I’m running low on supplies to make them, God provides for my needs,” Marty said. “I’ll get an unexpected donation or someone will bring me some material. It all just works out.”

Marty has been asked to speak to other groups and organizations about her prayer pillow ministry.

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“I’m happy to do it,” she said. “It’s wonderful that other people want to support or start their own pillow ministries.”

Looking back on the humble beginnings of what was bound to grow larger than the confines of her prayer room and home, Marty is pleased with the impact these pillows have had on friends, family and the community.

Those who have helped with the ministry include: Dr. Harriet Cremeen, Opal Jennings,

Mamie Lane, Brenda Davis, Chloe Ridgley, Jana Larmer, Judy Brazell, Barbara Erwin, Shirley Quick, Geri Carey and Jack Frost.

“God led me to this,” Marty said.

“Through prayer, this has evolved. I’m hoping it will continue to grow with other people and other groups.”

For more information on the prayer pillow ministry or to schedule a speaking engagement about the ministry, contact Marty Frost at 417-489-7233.

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Heirloom ha STORY AND PHOTOS BY LINDSAY REED

Growing a garden begins with the basic elements of soil, seeds and water, but knowledge and hard work are essential for a successful harvest. Three generations of one family have brought together all of these components to form Bishop Gardens, LLC, an organic operation in Exeter.

The idea for Bishop Gardens originated when Shon Bishop, who is the son of Johnny and Nancy Bishop, of Cassville, and the grandson of Kenny and Connie Bishop, of Exeter, heard a young woman say that she would never get milk from a dairy because she purchases her milk from a store.

“I decided right there that we need some education on where food comes from,” said Shon, who has a degree in horticulture and landscaping design from College of the Ozarks.

Working as an employee of Lincoln University through the Southwest Research Center in Mt. Vernon has allowed Shon to meet an assortment of knowledgeable people and inspired him to move forward with his dream of providing healthy food for people to purchase.

“There are some amazing, talented people in southwest Missouri,” said Shon. “As I learned more about vegetable production, I began to think about how we could help and what we could do.”

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wife, Heather, and his parents also jumped on-board by offering their time to help launch the operation.

“There is a well on the property already, because it was a lot for their horses,” said Shon. “We just had a new pump dropped in and ran some new lines.”

From that well sprang forth an entire plan for a certified organic garden.

The Bishops worked together to build a 360-square-foot seed starter greenhouse on the property using bent PVC pipe and two layers of heavy duty plastic. The greenhouse uses a squirrel cage blower motor, which sends air through the double layers of plastic to increase the warmth in the facility.

Inside the tunnel-shaped structure, Bishop Gardens starts the seeds for heirloom and hybrid tomato plants and flowers that are available for purchase by members of the community. The family is using a soil block system to increase the organic matter and fertility of their plants.

There are also three garden beds on the property. One of the spots features 500 Chandler variety strawberry plants, which will each produce between one pound and one and a half pounds of fruit. A second garden area is for tomatoes, peppers and eggplant, and the third garden spot offers JUNE 2013

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harvest varieties of lettuce, spinach and cabbage, which are used for salad mixes sold on-site.

“I love spinach,” said Shon. “You cannot hurt it, even if you step on it. More importantly, spinach can withstand very low temperatures.”

As the Bishop family planted their garden beds earlier this year, they prepared for surprise cold snaps by constructing caterpillar tunnels over several of the rows.

“They are wind proof and offer two to three degrees above ambient air temperature, which can make all the difference in the world,” said Shon. “This is another way that we are working toward season extension.”

In addition to lettuce, spinach and cabbage, Bishop Gardens’ largest bed offers sugar snap peas, kale and radishes.

Due to the small amount of space available at the garden’s location, the Bishops will be using an intensive rotational system. After the salad mix plants end production each spring, the family will till under the garden bed, add organic JUNE 2013

“As I learned more about vegetable production, I began to think about how we could help and what we could do.”

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matter to the top and plant warm season vegetables and fruit, such as cantaloupe, watermelon, zucchini and cucumbers.

Bishop Gardens is planning three seasons of production, which will offer spring and fall cool season crops and summer crops. Shon hopes to see the garden spot producing fruits and vegetables from March through November of each year.

In addition to growing a large variety of organic produce on the lot in Exeter,

Bishop Gardens will sell fruits, vegetables, plants, cut flowers, fresh eggs, local honey and other healthy foods at a small store that has been constructed at the location.

Half of the store features a cold storage area, which will allow the family to house harvested produce for a longer period of time while retaining nutritional values.

“We will hold field days for the schools, and we will offer classes here this fall,” said Shon. “Our first priority is education, and our second priority is offering healthy food for healthy people.”

Classes offered by Bishop Gardens will focus on topics such as grafting successful vegetable plants and intensive management for vegetable gardens.

“It’s an amazing thing,” said Shon. “I am so fortunate to have such a support system, especially from Heather. She works harder than I do.”

All of the Bishops spend nearly every weekend working at the garden spot.

Connie Bishop has taken responsibility for daily watering duties and keeps a record on plant growth and health.

Bishop Gardens, LLC, is an organic operation, which means that no synthetic pesticides or herbicides are used on the soil, plants or produce grown and sold at the garden spot.

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For more information, call Shon Bishop at 417-846-3948.

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Shrouded in FUGITIVE FROM MT. VERNON LIVED ADVENTUROUS LIFE ON THE LAM “THE NIGHT OF 24 JUNE WAS ONE OF THOSE DARK AND RAINY NIGHTS WHEN IT IS SAID THAT BAD MEN PROWL AROUND AND CRIMINALS ESCAPE.” And so began an article in the Mt. Vernon Fountain and Journal newspaper, describing the night on June 24, 1887, when Charles Randolph Carter shot his way out of the Lawrence County Jail and escaped into the darkness, along with all the other prisoners.

Carter’s jailbreak and disappearance was not the only mystery surrounding this enigmatic man. There’s the story of how Carter was convicted and sentenced to hang for an 1886 murder in Mt. Vernon on purely circumstantial evidence. Another focused on Carter’s book, “Twice under the Scaffold,” written after his recapture in Oregon in 1893 while awaiting his fate.

Carter’s book, though advertised in Mt. Vernon newspapers, never turned up locally. In 2012, the mystery was solved, and Gary Daughtrey, president of the Lawrence County Historical Society, told all about it at the March meeting of the society at the Jones Memorial in Mt. Vernon.

Daughtrey came across a reference to Carter’s book in microfilms of the venerable Mt.

Vernon newspaper, edited by Euphrates Boucher, a master of hyperbole and well-turned phrases. Despite his searches and

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requests from around the country, Daughtrey could not get his hands on a copy of the book.

Last year, an Internet

search led Daughtrey to the Huntington Library in San Marino, California. They had a copy and were willing to scan it for a woman from Yamhill, Oregon, who wrote to Daughtrey.

She in turn copied her copy and sent it to the Lawrence County Historical Society.

Expecting a short diatribe, Daughtrey was amazed to discover that Carter had penned 162 pages in the volume published in 1893 by the RigbyRamsey Printing Company, of Kansas City.

The story begins on February 25, 1886, when Captain Robert Crocket, a 55-year-old Civil War veteran from Carroll County, Missouri, was found “waylaid with several fatal wounds” approximately 150 yards from the courthouse, possibly in the vicinity of the parking lot of the current public library on Water Street. Crocket moved to Mt. Vernon in 1874. He left behind a wife and daughter.

With no weapon or witnesses, police began making arrests. Carter, it seems, had a knack for irritating people.

Daughtrey said Carter wrote about people who were out to get him. Carter had been seen “talking trash” to Crocket’s coffin on the way to the cemetery.

At the time of his arrest, Carter was a business partner with a local pharmacist, the only legal JUNE 2013

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suppliers of alcohol at the time when Mt. Vernon had gone dry.

Both Carter and his partner were indicted for Crocket’s murder.

Daughtrey said the account of the trial suggested a very shaky case. Lawyers on break sat in on the proceedings and expressed dumbfoundedness at the conviction. Carter was scheduled to hang in the town square on July 1, 1887.

Despite his lengthy harangue, Carter did not explain how he got a gun into the jail the night of his escape on June 24, 1887. Jailer Charlie Warren was hit in the neck and wounded seriously enough to make one of the prisoners want to shoot him again, but he didn’t.

Carter read of his jailbreak three days later in Kansas City.

Correspondence tracked Carter to Denver, Colorado, on July 4,

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1887, as he made his way to San Diego, California.

In his book, Carter tells of his adventures as a free man, painting the picture of a rascal but not a villain. Carter got a job as a steward on a steamer to Mexico. He didn’t like it, complaining about the cuisine. (“He was probably seasick a lot,” Daughtrey said.)

Carter organized a mining company to search for gold, and an expedition to Portland, Oregon, found nothing. In 1889, he organized another mining company to seek gold in the Yukon. He and four others traveled 47 days to the Alaskan wilderness, only to find all the claims were taken. They decided to head back empty-handed and hunt game for food along the way.

Carter’s lack of good

judgment, if not abundantly clear by now, got even worse as the men found there was no game to hunt. In the 87 days it took to return from Alaska to Oregon, two of the men died of hunger and exhaustion. The survivors discovered a cache of dried salmon stowed by natives and “acquired” a boat, perhaps not voluntarily from other natives, which enabled them to return to civilization.

An account of their travels, copiously detailed in Carter’s book, appeared in the Portland newspaper.

By 1892, Carter married a Portland woman whose family had resources. Life was looking good, but then Carter was spotted by someone who recognized him. Armed with a murder warrant from Missouri, officers arrested Carter. Two officers, including the now recovered Charlie Warren, went to Portland to identify Carter and bring him back to justice.

After 16 months in jail, Carter was again sentenced to die by hanging on April 14, 1893.

His petition for a new trial was denied. By good fortune, Carter’s sentence was commuted to 25

years in prison in Jefferson City.

Missouri Governor Alexander Dockery, the same governor who tried to clean up the mess after the 1901 lynching in Pierce City by threatening to close the National Guard company there, ultimately released Carter from prison in February 1904.

Dockery ordered Carter to leave the state, which Daughtrey said was standard procedure at the time. In true fashion, it looks like Carter didn’t. He died in St. Louis in 1927 at age 75, having married a third time. His death notice said Carter worked in construction, one of his jobs in California.

“Carter had a bit of a persecution complex,” Daughtrey said. “He may have been guilty of talking trash to the wrong person at the wrong time. This is one of those cold cases that is going to remain cold.”

A copy of Carter’s book is now available through the Lawrence County Historical Society. For more information, email lchs@mo-net.com.

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Creole Creamy Red Beans and Jalapeno Cornbread

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BLACK BIRD BAR & GRILL BLACK BIRD BAR & GRILL DENALI DREAMS 1321 S. Elliott Ave.

Southern Style Seafood, Steaks, Pasta, Po-Boys, Muffulettas

New Orleans BBQ shrimp Cooked in plenty of garlic butter and spices. Served with French bread

Roast beef Po’Boy sandwich Served on crunchy New Orleans French bread, smothered in brown debris gravy. This classic is measured by how many napkins it takes to eat one.

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Gumbo, red beans and rice, Jambalaya Truly authentic, made daily on site. New Orleans’ version of soup of the day

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.

Try Our Seafood Muffuletta.

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.

417-772-7092 505S. Plaza DriveAve. 1321 Elliott Mon 6-9pm, Tue-Thu 7am-9pm, Fri 7am-10pm and Sat 8am-10pm MONETT AURORA DENALI DREAMS DENALI DREAMS 417-354-8408 MOCHA JO'S 316 Broadway 417-678-2100 Mon-Thu 11am-9pm and Fri-Sun 6am-10pm 316 Broadway 404 Broadway MONETT Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, MONETT 417-772-7092 BAYOU Sun closed 417-772-7092 417-635-1107 Mon 6-9pm, Tue-Thu 7am-9pm, Fri 7am-10pm and Sat 8am-10pm 864 USTue-Thu Highway 60Fri Mon 6-9pm, 7am-10pm and Sat 8am-10pm M, T, Th 8am-8pm, W 7am-9pm, 7am-3pm, F 8am-10pm MONETT MOCHA JO'S BUMPERS BAR AND GRILL MOCHA JO'S 417-235-7800 MONETT FAMILY RESTAURANT 404 Broadway Mon-Thu 11am-8pm and Fri-Sat 11am-9pm 103 3rd Street 404 Broadway 608 E. Broadway MONETT MONETT MONETT MONETT 417-635-1107 BLACK BIRD BAR & GRILL 417-635-1107 417-235-3772 M, T, Th 8am-8pm, W 7am-3pm, F 8am-10pm 417-235-5667 1321 S.7 days Elliott Ave. F 8am-10pm M, T, Th 8am-8pm, W 7am-3pm, Open 6am-9pm AURORA Tue-Wed 3pm-12am, Thu-SatRESTAURANT 3pm-1am MONETT FAMILY MONETT FAMILY RESTAURANT 417-678-2100 RICHARD’S HAWGWILD BBQ 608 E. Broadway 608 E. Broadway Downtown MONETT MONETT AURORA 417-235-3772 DENALI DREAMS 417-235-3772 DENALI 417-678-4294 Open 7 daysDREAMS 6am-9pm 316 for Broadway Open 7 days Call hours6am-9pm 316 Broadway MONETT RICHARD’S HAWGWILD BBQ RICHARD’S HAWGWILD BBQ 417-772-7092BEAN UTOPIAN MONETT Downtown Mon 6-9pm, Tue-Thu 7am-9pm, Fri 7am-10pm and Sat 8am-10pm Downtown 200 Washington Street 417-772-7092 AURORA AURORA PURDY 417-678-4294 MOCHA JO'S Tue-Fri 7:30am-9pm, 417-678-4294 417-442-3014 Call hours and Satfor 8:30am-8:30pm 404 Broadway Call hours Open for Tuesday through Saturday 9:00am - 8:00pm MONETT 50 | CONNECTION UTOPIAN BEAN MAGAZINE UTOPIAN BEAN MAGAZINE 417-635-1107 52 | CONNECTION 200 Washington Street M, T, Th 8am-8pm, W 7am-3pm, F 8am-10pm 200 Washington Street PURDY PURDY 417-442-3014 MONETT FAMILY RESTAURANT 417-442-3014 Fried Portobello mushrooms Battered crispy and served on a toasted Kaiser roll.

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.

Hand-cut ribeye and Prime rib Charbroiled, seasoned and Seared. Cooked to order.

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417-772-7218 Now under new management...3rd Street Grill & Pub! Enjoy our juicy steaks, grilled to perfection, served with all the fixin’s. Our seafood dinners are another favorite, with our crab legs second to none! Relax in the friendly atmosphere of our sports bar with a large screen TV for your viewing pleasure. Join us for Karaoke on Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 p.m., and while you’re at it, register now and get in on some action during our Pool and Volleyball Tournaments. At 3rd Street Bar & Grill, whether you need food or just a drink, we’ll make you feel at home! We are located at 107 3rd Street in Monett. We are open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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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HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE SYRUP 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 cup cocoa powder 1 dash salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine the water, sugar, cocoa powder and salt together in a saucepan over low heat; whisk constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to simmer.

Remove from heat and stir the vanilla into the sauce. Makes one pint.

Serve warm or cover and refrigerate until serving.

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BUTTERFINGER CAKE German Chocolate cake mix 1 jar of hot fudge (or may substitute with caramel) 1 can condensed milk 1 tub Cool Whip 2 Butterfinger candy bars, crumbled.

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Bake the German chocolate cake as directed on the box in a 13x9-inch baking pan. When finished baking, poke holes in the cake and pour the can of condensed milk on top. Once the condensed milk has set into the cake, take the jar of hot fudge and warm it up in the microwave, checking jar every 30 seconds so it doesn’t burn. Pour the warm fudge over the cake. Set the cake in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. When it’s completely cooled, spread the Cool Whip on top of the cake and top with the candy bar crumbles.

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COCA-COLA CAKE 3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa 2 cups flour 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 tsp. baking soda pinch of salt

1 cup butter (2 sticks) 2 cups sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup Coke 2 eggs

Preheat oven to 350°. In saucepan, melt butter, cocoa and Coke. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. In another bowl, mix all other dry ingredients. Add butter mixture to dry mixture and beat with electric mixer. Add eggs, buttermilk and vanilla. Batter will be thin. Pour batter into a 9x13 greased and floured pan.

Bake 35-40 minutes. Top with warm frosting while cake is still warm.

FROSTING: 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1 tsp. vanilla 3 heaping tbsp. cocoa 6 tbsp. Coke 1 jar Smucker’s hot fudge 4 cups powdered sugar Bring butter, cocoa and Coke to a light simmer.

Add in jar of hot fudge that has been warmed in the microwave. Remove from heat and blend in powdered sugar and vanilla. Top on a warm (not hot) Coca-Cola cake.

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CHOCOLATE ECLAIR 1 box graham crackers 2 pkgs. instant French vanilla pudding 3-1/2 cups milk 8 oz. Cool Whip 1-1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup cocoa 3 tbsp. butter 1/3 cup milk 2 tsp. corn syrup 2 tsp. vanilla

Take one package of the graham crackers and place in a 9x13-inch dish. Mix pudding and 3-1/2 cups milk; add Cool Whip. Pour half of it over the graham crackers. Layer one more package of graham crackers and pour remaining mix over that.

ICING: Mix powdered sugar, cocoa, butter, 1/3 cup milk, corn syrup and vanilla. Spread on top and refrigerate.

2 cups sugar 2 cups flour Sift together and set aside.

1 stick margarine 1/2 cup shortening 2 tbsp. cocoa 1 cup water Heat until shortening and margarine melt; pour over the flour mixture and add: 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Bake at 350° for 35 minutes in a cookie sheet pan.

ICING: (start icing 5 minutes before the cake is done) 1 stick margarine 3 tbsp. cocoa 6 tbsp. evaporated milk Bring to a boil and remove from heat.

Add: 1 box powdered sugar 1 cup chopped pecans.

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1 2 1. Becky and Ron Zucca, of Rocky Comfort, traveled to Louisiana for the annual Crawfish festival that they attend every year. The couple is posing with their copy of Connection in the historic Café Des Amis in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.

2. Connection traveled to Hawaii with Wayne and Jane Smith, of Aurora, and Joe and Virginia Devereaux, of Galena. The couples enjoyed a 15-day cruise on the Carnival Miracle to the ports of Maui, Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai, Kona and ending at Vancouver, British Columbia.

3. Linda Schelin, of Monett, dressed up like Mary Poppins for her granddaughter Iella’s third birthday and brought along a copy of Connection. Linda is pictured with her grandchildren, Ava Schelin, Corin Patel and Iella Schelin Patel, during a recent visit to Cypress, Texas.

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8. Maria and Elvis Aguero.

9. Julian Rueda, Anna Salas and Ruby Rueda.

10. Sylvia and Michael Guerra.

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2. Opal Gouvion and Amber Ormsby.

3. Dustin Back and Kerry Hays.

4. Kaitlyn Trent and Nefertiti Gautney-Lopez.

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11. Chris Bowman.

12. Dakota Wise and Shelby Henson.

13. Chris Ackley and Mike Rakoski.

14. Susan Gripka.

15. Laura Dieckhoff and Mattie Brottlund.

16. Jacob and Michael Heeter.

17. Kristen Jones and David Jones.

18. Clayten O’Hara.

19. Sharon Blackburn and Avery Blackburn.

20. Melissa Yonker.

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The Cassville Education Fund hosted its third annual Trivia Night on Friday, March 8 at the Cassville High School commons.

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3. Kelsey Pedersen and Harriett Meyer.

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CONNECTION St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Monett hosted its annual salad luncheon on April 24.

1. Alex Smith and Angie Cope.

2. Teresa Fisher and Shannon Inmon.

3. Barbara Miller and Joanna Oganesyan.

4. Meghan Shaner and Tammy Culpen.

5. Mary Jenkins, Dorothy Fischer, Eleanor Johnson and Charlene Hubbard.

6. Jamie Guinn, Sebastian Perez and Martin Perez.

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Community CONNECTION The Cassville United Methodist Women hosted their annual spring salad and casserole luncheon on April 4.

13. Jerin VanSickle, Stacy Stephens, Kathy Trotter and Carol Brown.

14. Pauline Hickman and Sue and Bob Mitchell.

15. Jean Marney, Sue Stiles, Rowena Hutchens, Ella Dean Lauderdale, Marcia Hutchens and Jo Anne Ellis.

16. Raylene Hart, Kristi Wood, Missy Hendrix, Jenny Larson and Peggy Bushart.

17. Diane Inman, Toni Hayes, Donna Hayes and Crystal Boyer.

18. Adella Horner, Perryleane Lingle, Susie Jacobs, Mary Cowherd, Devon Henderson, Lisa Peterson, Misha Blakely, Margaret Beeson,

7. Randy and Julie Witt.

8. Ralph and Claudia Nolan.

9. Yesi Perez and Sara Schad.

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Annette Henderson, Bertie Bailey and Sue Beagle.

19. Donna Cheek and Sylvia Phillips.

10. Dawn Thompson, Karen Smith and Kim Avondet.

11. Cathy Semerad and Joe Bizek.

12. Joseph Scime, Matthew Semerad and Angela Bizek.

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July events

MONTH OF JULY The Stella Senior Citizens Center and the Aurora Senior Citizens Center hold weekly dances. The Stella dance is held every Friday night 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 second, third and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7 to 10 p.m. featuring the Funtimers Band.

A Fourth of July celebration will be held at the Marionville City Park with events planned throughout the day. The theme is “God and Country.” For more information, call 417-258-2466.

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

Shell Knob’s 38th annual “Fire and Thunder” fireworks display will begin at dark over Table Rock Lake. A boat parade will take place in the early evening.

For more information, call the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce at 417-858-3300.

Rain date will be July 5.

JULY 1 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.

JULY 4 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 Freedom and Fireworks Committee will host a one-day celebration at Monett South Park. For more information, call 417-393-8253.

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JULY 6 The Seligman Fourth of July celebration will be held at the Seligman Community Building.

Events will begin at 6 p.m. For more information, call 417662-3612.

JULY 12 Friday Squared, sponsored by the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on the square in Cassville. There will be shopping, vendors and activities for the kids. The theme will be “Christmas in July.” An outdoor movie will be shown at approximately 9 p.m.

Daytime events will begin at 2 p.m.

JULY 16 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 417-2355053 or Kevin Young at 417847-5464.

JULY 17 – 20 The Monett Jaycees will host the annual Jaycees Carnival.

The event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. nightly at the Monett City Park soccer fields. For more information, call 417872-8053.

JULY 18 The Seligman Chamber of Commerce will hold a dance at the Chamber of Commerce Event Center on North Highway 37 at 7 p.m. Snacks are optional, and there is a cover charge of $4.

JULY 20 The annual Aurora Chamber of Commerce golf tournament at Honeycreek Golf Club will begin at 8 a.m. The event is a four-person scramble. Team cost is $240, which includes lunch. For more information, call 417-678-4150.

The Shell Knob Shriners will host an Open H20 poker run.

For more information, call 417858-0561.

JULY 25 The Pierce City Senior Citizens will host a dance from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Pierce City Senior Center.

JULY 27 The 2013 Cobalt Regatta, sponsored by SportBoats USA, will be held on Table Rock Lake.

For more information, call 417858-6164.

If you have an event you would like featured in our monthly events listing, please email the event information to Lisa Craft at community@monett-times.com.

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Morton Buildings 41 New Hope Baptist Church 30 Ozark Healthy Herb Shop 54 Peppers and Company 19 Pettit & Pettit 58 Pitiful to Posh 37 Ramey 47 Race Brothers 52 Red Barn Antiques 19 Red Barn Cafe 41 River Run Outfitters 60 Sater/Old Town Pharmacy 18 Scott Regional Technology Center 4 Security Bank 12 Smile Designers Dentistry 22 Spiritual Streams Fellowship 46 Starla K Fashion Jewelry 46 Swartz Tractor 52 The Little Store 52 The Pink Zebra 12 The Trunk 3 Tomblin’s Jewelry & Gifts 14 Trogdon Agency, Inc. 58 Whitley Pharmacy 12 Willis Insurance, Inc. 14

Send us your photos of fun times at Table Rock Lake.

Boating | Wakeboarding Picnicking | Swimming We are planning a “Lovin’ the Lake” feature, and we’d love to include photos of you, your family and friends enjoying the lake.

Photos can be emailed to editor@monett-times.com JUNE 2013

PART ING SHOT

Parting Shot

BY JEFF TERRY

“SMOOTH RUNS THE WATER WHERE THE BROOK IS DEEP.” – William Shakespeare PHOTO OF FLAT CREEK BY JEFF TERRY

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SPLISH SPLASH SAFELY

Swimming and playing in the water provides the perfect way to stay cool and active during the summer. Many people don’t give a second thought to water safety while enjoying a day at the pool, lake or beach. Parents may not realize when a young child gets in trouble in the water, because they seldom make noise or splash.

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