Jmag, Kid's Own Jmag, july/Aug 2015 by Joplin Metro Magazine

14 Judo

35 The Imagination Zone

20 Super Hero Style

54 Kids and Money

27 Cool Places for Kids

58 App Happy

31 Kid-Friendly Eats

66 Imagination Zone Answers

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Michael Coonrod Amanda Stone Bobbie Pottorff CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Willis Brown Casey Crocker Laurie Sisk Mitzi Starkweather Roger Nomer T. Rob Brown Kristen Stacy

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CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS Courtney Adams Regina Carnahan Brian Huntley Justin Oden

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In each issue: 8 & 18 The Scene 10 The 10 Spot 62 The J List 64 The Parting Shot

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Editor Kevin McClintock Editor, J MAG

If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times — there’s nothing to do here. Those four magical words have been uttered by my two stepdaughters for more than a decade now, as if Joplin isn’t a metro hub of 200,000 people on the weekends, but rather a sleepy country village of 80. It’s not the girls’ fault. I think it’s just a kids thing. I said much the same growing up in nearby Carterville (though, at least I had an excuse, since we had no public park, just two basketball goals and three stand-up video games at the now defunct H&W Market). Still, the kids are wrong. Maybe as parents we don’t do a good enough job showcasing all the cool, kid-friendly venues offered in our area. This edition of JMAG hopefully will correct this. Better yet, we have good news. There’s a new children’s museum that, by the time you’re reading this, is now open down south in Bentonville. So options in our area continue to grow. Named the Scott Family Amazeum, it opened to the public this week. It is located next to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Closed on Tuesdays, admission to this attraction is just $9.50, with kids under the age of 2 free — admission to Amazeum is less than other comparable children’s museums and science centers, or about what a ticket to see a two-hour movie

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would cost. “We are happy to be able to keep our admission at the low end of our goal range...” said Sam Dean, executive director of the Scott Family Amazeum. “We wanted to keep our admission at a place that was affordable, yet still supported our sustainability as a nonprofit organization.” This nearly 50,000-square-foot museum is intended to be completely hands-on and interactive, just the way kids like it. Aside from a kid-friendly art studio, an exploratory wet lab, a climbable tree canopy as well as an indoor cave, as well as a cafe and infant center. The area around J Street and Museum Way in Bentonville is really becoming a top-notch tourist attraction, centered around Crystal Bridges and now Amazeum: one designed for adults, the other for kids. In total, both are perfect for families. The museum is only an hour’s jaunt south from Joplin via I-49. While we’re happy to announce details about Amazeum, we also highlight a number of Joplin- or Joplin area-based children-friendly venues, from Paintball Ridge to the new Cave restaurant in Lanagan. You can also read about kidfriendly restaurants, kid-friendly phone apps and a local judo class that is the second largest in the United States.

Also, this magazine isn’t just dedicated to the parents of young kids. A third of this magazine features pages that kids can directly interact with, using them to make drawings, complete mazes or puzzle through jigsaw puzzles. It’s the first time we’ve ever done anything like this. Like the thought process behind a children’s museum, we want this magazine to be hands-on with our young readers. Remember, if you have an interesting idea for a story, or if you know someone who would make a great subject for a feature, don’t hesitate to contact us or leave a message. You can reach me at kmcclintock@joplinglobe.com, by mail at J MAG, 117 E. Fourth St., Joplin, Mo. 64801 or by calling us at 417-627-7279.

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Scene Photography by Laurie Sisk

1. Camdyn Willoughby, 6, watches as Levi Eaton, 6, creates a message in a bottle during an Art Feeds program held last month inside the Joplin Public Library. 2. Moses Lovett, 7, is a study of concentration as he decorates a bottle in which he’ll soon slip in a message during a recent art program held by Art Feeds. 3. Children participate in a game of “Simon Says” during an Art Feeds program held last month inside the Joplin Public Library.

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TenSpot

“They say it’s your birthday. It’s my birthday too, yeah. They say it’s your birthday. We’re gonna have a good time. I’m glad it’s your birthday. Happy birthday to you.” — The Beatles

By Amanda Stone Photography by Willis Brown

Unique birthday party venues

Want to get out of your house for your kid’s next birthday party? But you don’t want to head to grandmother’s house or a nearby pizza joint to celebrate along with 20 other kids? Good news. The following are 10 unique venues for that ultimate birthday party, each located just minutes from your front door.

Drawn Together Art Studio 310 Howard, Carthage

A group of fun-loving artists created this inspiring space where creativity flows and painting sessions are offered for all ages. Birthday parties at Drawn Together are a blast for creative kiddos. Parties are $25 per child for two hours, which includes time for birthday treats, if you choose to bring them. Because it’s a working studio, the atmosphere is fun and creative while surrounded by art, so decorations may not be required to make the party festive. They supply all materials needed and each child leaves with a finished painting. Find them on Facebook and send a message to book a party.

Eye Scream Labs | 606 S. Main St., Galena | (620) 783-1995

This ice cream parlor is a “nitrogen lab with an ice cream problem.” A fee of just $50 includes a demonstration with at least three liquid nitrogen tricks and the creation of a tasty batch of ice cream. The birthday boy or girl gets to assist while wearing goggles and a lab coat. The ice cream making demonstration is impressive, with freezing clouds pouring from the huge mixer. Science-minded kids will love it, but all kids will be pleased; the ice cream is delicious and made in-house with natural ingredients. There isn’t an area for reserved seating, but if space is tight, you could always grab the ice cream to go and head down the street to Schermerhorn Park. Continued on page 12

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Block’s Barnyard | 17827 Jayhawk Road, Carthage | (417) 850-3102

A hidden gem, located between Carthage and Oronogo on Highway 96, the popular Block’s Barnyard includes pony rides and a petting zoo complete with llamas, buffalo, geese, goats, donkeys, pigs and even a very friendly emu named Elmo. Plenty of animal feed is included. There’s a great patio area with picnic tables for gifts and any treats you wish to bring. Block’s Barnyard is only open for private parties, so call to schedule an event.

Outback Archery | 410 E 7th Joplin | (417) 622-4582

There’s no experience necessary to use this indoor shooting range. Parties start at $150 for an hour-and-a-half, with up to 10 people. An inflatable archery range, complete with foam-tipped arrows, can be rented for parties. They supply the blunt tips for TechnoHUNT, which is an interactive virtual target shooting simulator.

Civil War Ranch 11838 Civil War Road, Carthage (417) 237-0771

This beautiful country venue has many party possibilities. Theme packages range from fishing, becoming a princess, participating in a carnival or even conducting a treasure hunt — heck, there’s even RC car racing on an indoor Go-Kart speedway. Prices are $160-$200 for two hours and 10 children. The package includes a party coordinator, piñata or party favors, decorations, games, activities and drinks. They will supply cake or catered food for an extra charge, or guests are welcome to bring their own. Hundreds of add-on items are available on their website, www.civilwarranch.com.

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The Carthage Kiwanis Kiddieland | 2000 Oak Street, Carthage (417) 359-7212

Nestled right inside Municipal Park is Kiddieland, a non-profit amusement park that’s been bringing joy to children since 1953. The classic rides are great for younger kids, but even adults can ride the train, the spinning tubs and the carousel. Parties are $50 for up to 25 kids, and includes unlimited rides for one hour. Rides are only 50 cents though, so some party-goers choose to buy tickets instead. There are tables for gifts and cake, or it’s easy to move the party across the road to the playground.

Paintball Ridge | 3295 Coyote Drive, Joplin | (417) 781-7703

All ages are welcome for paintball parties, which includes an entry level for beginners or younger children. The cost is $20 per person for three hours with an eight person minimum, which includes all equipment, unlimited paintballs and a referee. No experience is required. There is indoor and outdoor seating for the complimentary birthday cake.

Ozark Nursery 5361 N. Main St, Joplin (417) 623-0224

Entertain imaginations by inviting kids to make miniature fairy gardens. Parties are held in the picturesque shade-house area surrounded by plants and bubbling fountains. This is a party that parents may want to attend as well, and then call to schedule their own grown-up event. For a fee of just $20 per guest, parties will include a pot, soil, moss, pathway pebbles and an accessory such as a gnome, animal or toadstool. There are lots of accessories to choose from; anything extra will be 10 percent off for the party. Guests leave with a finished miniature garden and a set of fairy wings. Ask for Amie when calling to schedule a party.

Spiva Center for the Arts | 222 W. 3rd St, Joplin | (417) 623-0183

This is an ideal birthday venue for little artists. Party packages start at $150 for 10 guests. Choose from three themes: Painting, Wacky Sculpture or Tie-Dye. All materials are included, with every party ending in spin art. The parties are hosted by certified art teachers. Guests can provide decorations and refreshments if desired. Requirements: must be a Spiva member; year-long family membership can be purchased at time of reservation. Guests must be at least 4 years old.

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The Great Outdoors

In all the fuss of creating a memorable party for the kiddos, don’t underestimate the simple joy of playing outside. Reserve a picnic shelter at any of Joplin’s parks by calling the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. Most parks have grills for cooking burgers and dogs for the kids. Parr Hill Park has a splash pad great for younger children while The Neosho Fish Hatchery offers tours, pavilions and plenty of food to feed the fish, all for free. To jazz up a park party, schedule a visit from the ice cream truck, rent a superhero, balloon artist, face painter or even a bounce house.

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Ancient martial arts help boys and girls become better people Local judo club one of the fastest growing in America

By Kevin McClintock Photography by Kristen Stacy

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An ancient Taoist story tells of an old man who accidentally fell into the river rapids leading to a high and dangerous waterfall. Onlookers feared for the poor man’s life. Miraculously, he came out not only alive but unharmed, way downstream at the bottom of the falls. People asked him how he’d ever managed to survive such a plunge. “I accommodated myself to the water, not the water to me,” the man simply said. “Without thinking, I allowed myself to be shaped by it. Plunging into the swirl, I came out with the swirl. This is how I survived.” This, in essence, is Judo. This type of martial arts doesn’t involve kicking, punching or striking of any kind. It doesn’t involve the application of pressure against the joints to throw an opponent. Like the old man in water, judo uses the forces of balance, power and movement of one to subdue another. Which is why the word “Ju” means “gentle,” and “do” means “the way.” Literally, judo means the way of gentleness. It sounds simplistic, but therein lies the sport’s complexity. Mastering even the most basic of judo techniques, according to worldjudoday.com, “often takes considerable time, effort and energy... involving rigorous physical and mental training.” Due to the latter, it makes sense that Christ’s Community Judo Club, a ministry of Christ’s Community United Methodist Church in Joplin, started out in April 2012, with just five members. But like those astonished onlookers who saw the old man walk calmly from the churning waters, people here have embraced the club, as well. Those numbers have swelled to just under 150, a good majority of them children. This ranks the Joplin club the second

“Judo teaches that we are supposed to give back to society, and that is what the Bible teaches.”

largest chartered club found in the United States Judo Association Top 50 listing, said head sensei Justin Weston, a black belt. “Actually, they have never heard of any club growing as fast as we have here.” Judo, Weston explains, isn’t your typical martial art. “It doesn’t have a goal of the fight or whatever. Judo’s goal is to give back to society and to help perfect the human character. And that is the overall, literal, goal of it.” Here, Weston pauses to smile. “But you don’t want to tell the little kids that, because they’ll be disappointed.” In other words, the kids want to dress up and get down on the mats, doing their judo thing. But “our older students, when they get to the 12-year-old range, they start to learn” the true value of the sport, Weston says. “Obviously, we’re doing something right; something these kids want.” Because the club is a church ministry, the physical aspect of the sport is nicely balanced by its teachings and disciplines. “The kids actually become a part of (this club). Every person that comes in here is a student and a teacher.” Unlike other USJA clubs, the Christ’s Community Judo Club doesn’t compete in tournament play. That’s not what the club is about, Weston says. “Most dojos focus on competition, and while we have no problem with that — we’re not saying that’s a bad thing — but it’s just not something we as a club wanted to tackle. We wanted to tackle the true value, the true meaning, of judo. This is a God-driven thing.” Judo Club students learn how to better focus their lives; have a willingness to help others, to serve the lord, enjoy fellowship

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in a positive environment and learn an increased ability to defend themselves from harm. Kanō Jigorō, the founder of judo, said this martial art form wasn’t defined by the fact that it is popular worldwide (it’s even an Olympic sport), but, in reality, is “a principle of life, art and science. In fact, it is a means for personal cultural attainment... Judo should be free as art and science from any external influences, political, national, racial and financial or any other organized interest. And all things connected with it should be directed to its ultimate object, the ‘benefit of humanity.’” In that sense, judo isn’t done to humiliate, maim or destroy people. Rather, judo was

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made to help educate, instruct and fortify, as well as being safe, rewarding and challenging. Back in 2012, Weston approached church pastor, Chris Sloan, and bent his ear about the idea of a church-organized judo club. It just so happened, that Sloan used to take judo. “And he remembered the value of it,” Weston says. “And he loved the idea. And we talked about making it a ministry, a real ministry. This was a big and important step, and we had to push to make it a ministry. And man, it just exploded” in popularity. “We just never had a clue.” Sloan told the Joplin Globe in 2014,

that the judo club, more than anything else, is a way to make people better. “This betterment of people goes along with what can be found in scriptures,” Sloan said. “Judo teaches that we are supposed to give back to society, and that is what the Bible teaches.” Youth judo classes for 12-year-olds and up meet at the church from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each Tuesday. On Thursdays, children from 4 to 8 years old meet from 6 to 6:45 p.m., 9 to 11-year-olds from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and adults from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Jujitsu classes for adults and advanced students are offered Saturday mornings. Although martial arts training similar to what Christ’s Community offers can cost up to $300 a month, Weston says the Joplin church charges no fee. The program operates on donations and fundraisers. The only fees are a USJA membership, which is $50 per year, and students will have to purchase their own uniform (called a Gi), which can run from $30 to $60, depending on the size and colors. “We’ve talked to clubs that have been in

existence for 40 to 50 years, and with guys who taught judo for 70 years, and they keep telling us the same thing, over and over again: ‘You are doing what you should be doing,’” Weston says. “‘You are teaching them the true values of what judo is all about.’ And they keep telling us to ‘stick with it.’” More information about classes can be obtained though the Christ’s Community Judo Facebook page or by calling Weston at 417.438.6460.

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Rory Degraffenreid Pearson, 10, takes the ultimate plunge down a slide during a recent trip to the Joplin Aquatic Center.

Taking a dip inside the kiddie pool, Anseling Sterling, 2, enjoys the warm water.

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Nine-month-old Emmitt Williams enjoys his first ever trip to a public pool late last month at the Joplin Aquatic Center.

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From left to right: Xavier in a College Boyys

Apparel shirt, shorts and tie set, $28; Lili in a Biscotti Collezioni dress, $80; Elijah in a College Boyys Apparel shirt, shorts and tie set, $26; Camila in a Biscotti Collezioni dress, $66, and a Reflectionz hair bow, $11.50; Grace in a Kate Mack dress and leggings set, $68. All clothes are from Ambiance in Joplin. Shoes, modelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own.

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Lili in a denim vest from Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closet; L & B Life flag tee, $22, Ambiance; and Grace in LA denim capris, $46, Ambiance.

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From left to right: Xavier in a polo shirt and plaid shorts from Mason’s Closet; Camila in a neon dress and leggings from Mason’s Closet; Grace in a striped dress from Mason’s Closet and a blue hair clip, $6, Ambiance; Elijah in a gingham button-up and khaki shorts from Mason’s Closet in Joplin.

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From left to right: Camila in a polka-

dot and striped dress from Mason’s Closet; Xavier in a polo shirt and plaid shorts from Mason’s Closet; Grace in a reversible paisley and striped dress from Mason’s Closet; Elijah in a gingham button-up and khaki shorts from Mason’s Closet in Joplin.

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Summer fun indoors or out in the sun By Kevin McClintock Photography by Willis Brown

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It’s summer. The sun’s high overhead and baking everything in sight. You have plenty of time on your hands but nothing much to do. Don’t fret. There are plenty of ways for you and your young ones to chill out in the Joplin area. From summer movies to swimming pools, here are some ways all of you can beat the heat or have some fun in the sun.

CHEAP SUMMER MOVIES As you read this, you probably already know about the $1 summer movies for kids in Joplin, Neosho and Pittsburg, Kansas. But if you don’t, you still have time to join in on the fun. At Northstar Stadium 14 in Joplin, kids can see G-rated movies for $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through the end of July. Movies start at 10 a.m. Movies include: on July 21 (Muppets Most Wanted) and July 22 (Alexander and the Very Bad Day; and on July 28 (The Lego Movie) and July 29 (The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water). On a good side note, a portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute. South of Joplin in Newton County, the fine folks at Neosho Cinema 6 has a similar program going on, offering either “G-” or “PG-”rated movies for $2 a ticket. The movies run on Tuesdays and Thursdays through the end of July: July

21 and July 23 features “Rio 2” while “Mr. Peabody Sherman” air on July 28 and 30. Finally, across the border in Kansas, the Starplex Cinema Movie Theater in Pittsburg is offering its summer movie series with a new movie each Tuesday and Wednesday through the first week of August for just $2 (with kids’ movie meals of popcorn, candy and a drink for just $4). The movie “Walking with Dinosaurs” will air July 21-22, “Mr. Peabody & Sherman” on July 28-29, and “Ice Age 2” on Aug. 4-5.

CHILDREN AND CANDY If you’re looking for something unique to do with your kids, take your child to an authentic candy party. The Candy House Gourmet Chocolates is currently offering a candy class and themed party for kids ages 4 and up. From July 21-25, there is the Candy Monster Party, where kids make snacks only a monster would eat. There is a Superhero party on July 27-31, while pirates dominate the theme of the party held from Aug. 4-8. Class fees are $15.

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A picture of a one-room school room which sits on the property of the Crawford County Historical Museum in Pittsburg, Kansas. Aren’t you thankful the rooms in your own school is much larger and modern than this one?

FUN MUSEUMS The Tulsa Children’s Museum Discovery Lab (560 Maybelle Ave.) is an interactive kids’-dedicated science center and a great place for a kid under the age of 8 to have fun, with creative stations for crafts, a packing tape tunnel and a huge slide. “The only place I feel comfortable letting my child roam around,” said Catelin Miller about the

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place. “The moment we get out of the car and see where we are he is instantly excited; I like that there is actually something to do in this city for a toddler.” Inside the Discovery Center in Springfield (438 E. St. Louis St.), kids can dig for a dinosaur, ride the popular HighWire bike or even take home their own DNA. “Lots of hands-on exhibits, and unlike other places, most of them work and are... well-

maintained,” said Neil Sawford. Inside the Curious Minds Discovery Zone in Parsons, Kansas (1810 West Main St.), learning is disguised as fun, and includes plenty of kid-oriented fun, including themed parties, microscopes, thousands of Legos, a fun exploration fort and puppet shows. This non-profit museum opened in 2012. And don’t forget the free Joplin Museum Complex, which houses the very

painting to working with clay. • Tye Dye Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, July 25, free (though $5 per T-shirt), looking for some family fun? You supply the T-shirt and we supply the rest. • Splish Splash, 10-11:30 a.m., TuesdayThursday, July 28-30, $50, taught by Taylor Alumbaugh; what better way to spend a part of a summer week than playing in the water and making art? • Glass Camp, 12:30-5:30 p.m., TuesdayThursday, July 28-30, $100, taught by Jane McCaulley, students will be introduced to the magical world of fused glass and make an amazing mosaic letter to hang on their bedroom wall, plus jewelry and a wind chime, to name just a few. Please wear closed-toed shoes to this camp.

SUMMER SWIMS

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unique Merle Evans Circus Tent #27 miniature circus, with plenty of eye candy on display for young kids. And be sure to give Percy Katz a scratch behind the ears while you’re there.

BOWLING Joplin’s 4th Street Bowl has joined the Kids Bowl Free for the summer; registered kids receive two free games of bowling daily through July 31, which is valued at more than $500 per child. Nationwide, more than 8.2 million kids have participated in this popular annual event. From 7 to 10 p.m. on Monday nights and 9 p.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday nights, it’s “glow bowl” at 4th Street Bowl, where the first game is $3, the second $3, and all others just $1 on Mondays and $14 per person on Fridays and Saturdays. And Thursday nights are “all you can bowl” nights, from 8-10 p.m, $10 per person.

SKATING Kids are able to skate for free at participating skating rinks nationwide; in Missouri, there are four participating skating center, and Joplin’s Roller City Skate & Play is one of those four centers — hoorah! Beginning back in June and running through Aug. 18, kids aged 12

will be able to skate for free, with just a $1 rental. Just email a message with parent’s name, child’s name, child’s age, child’s birthday, phone number and e-mail address to the rink. Information stays completely confidential. A coupon will then be texted to the parent, and the parents/child can choose either a Friday or Saturday matinee session to use the coupon.

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Families can always wade their young ones through crystal clear waters at two children’s wading pools, the first located inside Neosho’s beautiful Big Spring Park, which also includes a playground, strolling gardens and, across the street, food to feed the fishes. Central Park in Carthage also features a free, seasonal wading pool, along with fountains, an old bandstand, the famed Marlin Perkins tribute statue, a playground, a walking trail and a gazebo. Go ahead and call the Joplin Parks and Recreation Department (417.624.6937) for information concerning free swimming times and days or family swim half-priced admission days at the aquatic centers located in Schifferdecker, Cunningham and Ewert Parks — each unique park

Even though July is upon us, there are still plenty of art and drawing classes (and even camps) taking place at the Spiva Center for the Arts. Here is a quick rundown: • Drawing camp, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday, July 21-23, $90, taught by Taylor Alumbaugh; expect lots of creative drawing from life and explorations into comic book design. • Artful Antics, 1011:30 a.m., TuesdayThursday, July 2123, $50, taught by Taylor Alumbaugh; a class involving anything and Mary Parke r, 10, proudl y displays her Summ everything, from er Cam

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offers fun features such as water drop slides, a lazy river, full-sized pools, splash pads, water slides and even a rock wall.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS For a minimal fee, these other fun spots can suck up hours of fun for children and parents alike. If you haven’t already, check them out this summer: • Joplin House of Bounce, 3684 N. Main Street, 417.625.1082, offers bouncers, slides and obstacle courses — perfect for kids of all ages. And birthday parties here are all the rage! • Tilt Studio, inside the Northpark Mall, 101 N. Range Line Road, 417.553.7902, bills itself as the “one-stop family fun” and it’s hard to argue with that; within its spacious walls is an 18-hole black light jungle safari mini-golf course, a two-story jungle laser tag arena, a unique Bobsled indoor roller coaster, mini bowling lanes, a snack bar, as well as carnival and video games.

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• Rangeline Golf Center, 2001 N. Range Line Road, 417.624.0400, offers two miniature golf courses, a video arcade and batting cages.

• Lazer Force Laser Tag Zone, 408 S. Northpark Lane, 417.623.9400, offers hours of laser tag fun; a special $20 offer offers laser tag during the final three hours on Friday and Saturday nights.

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By Amanda Stone Photography by Willis Brown, Laurie Sisk and Casey Crocker

A few probabilities are presumed from a “kid-friendly” restaurant: crayons, cups with lids, booster seats and plenty of ketchup. Those are the bare basics; when a restaurant provides an enjoyable experience for the whole family, it stands out. These local restaurants make eating in public with children a lot more pleasant.

The Carthage Deli 301 S. Main Street, Carthage, 417.358.8820 The Deli, located in the historic Bank of Carthage building, has been a fixture on the Carthage square for nearly 40 years. Kids love the 1950s décor, from the black and white tiles and vintage bicycle hanging overhead to the coveted booth seating in a pink Cadillac. The retro pinball machine that’s still only a quarter is a delight to both kids and adults. “Free Brownie Tuesdays” offers, you guessed it, a complimentary brownie with each sandwich purchase. The menu includes a wide variety of sandwiches, burgers, breakfast and soda fountain favorites.

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young at heart. The addition of an airconditioned train car for seating only sweetens the deal, but there’s plenty of outdoor seating as well. The enclosed deck is an ideal area for families with young children; they can wander with no worries while the rest of the family enjoys their meal. The patio is dog-friendly, so even the furry kids are welcome. Whisler’s serves up burgers, hotdogs and ham and cheese sandwiches, while the ice cream is made extra creamy with natural ingredients.

J.J.’s Woodfire Pizza 1612 S. Madison, Webb City, 417.717.0418 JJ’s is a pizza place that manages to be very kid friendly, while not skimping on the fun for adults. Saturdays are family Bacon-wra

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karaoke nights. The fun starts at 7 p.m., and the whole family is invited to sing. Parents can enjoy an adult beverage while sharing a wood-fired pizza with the kids. Pool, shuffleboard and foosball are available to keep little hands busy. The lunch buffet is $1.97 for kids 10 and under, available every day except Saturday.

Mojo Burger Co. 702 S Maiden Lane, Joplin, 417.624.4232 A burger joint that also specializes in chili and award winning seasoned hand cut fries. Chili is offered on just about everything and the fries come in a choice of six different seasonings. Kids’ meals are $1.99 every Monday and Tuesday from 5 p.m. until close, dine in only. The kids menu offers foot-long hotdogs, burgers, spaghetti red and frito pies.

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119 N. Main Street, Galena, Kansas, 620.783.1366 Home of the truck that was the inspiration behind Tow Mater from the Pixar movie “Cars,” kids can get their pictures taken in the tow truck and fire truck, then go inside for a hamburger or hot dog in the retro-style diner. There’s a gift shop with Route 66 merchandise and owners who are happy to answer questions. On Friday evenings, they serve ribs and chicken outside, have live music and offer karaoke.

424 N. Main Street, Joplin, 417.781.3447 Locally-sourced food is used to create this restaurant’s imaginative menu items. Adults appreciate the food puns and the culinary whimsy while kids simply enjoy really good food. There’s not a kids’ menu per se, but half orders of biscuits with chorizo gravy, pancakes or nutella crepes make little mouths very happy. A built-in rack on the back wall holds coloring books and crayons in case the grownups want to savor their meal a little longer.

Instant Karma Gourmet Hot Dogs 527 S. Main Street, Joplin, 417.206.3647 Downtown isn’t the first area parents with young children think of when choosing a restaurant, but Instant Karma caters well to families. The eclectic menu offers a lot more than just hot dogs, including creative specials with locally-sourced produce. Kids’ meals include burgers, batter dipped dogs and grilled cheese served with fruit or fries and a juice box for $4.

Zoey Polk, 7, and others listen to Melba Rigg as she gives this group a tour of this popular touri Kansas. This restaurant and gas st attraction in Galena, station, due in part to the huge amount of non-Americans who up and down Route 66, has a stop here as they travel strong connection to the mov ie “Cars.”

A former passenger train car has become home to two local favorites: Anderson’s Ice Cream and Whisler’s hamburgers. Both can be sampled at the new location at 102 Castle Drive in Redings Mill.

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The Cave Bar and Grill 313 S. Main Street, Lanagan, 417.454.5933 Only a 45-minute drive from Joplin, The Cave offers a truly unique dining experience. There’s plenty of seating inside the mouth of the cave, where a cozy fireplace is built in with a naturally occurring vent. There’s a great outdoor patio area with pool tables situated under a bluff. Friendly goats that kids can feed frolic on the rocks nearby in a fenced-in area. Call ahead; it’s a wet cave, so in case of heavy rains, they do not open. The history behind the cave is posted on the walls and the knowledgeable staff can answer questions from curious kids. The kids’ menu includes burgers, tacos and homemade spaghetti. restored into ve has been old show ca are goats! is e th er s, th nt , ra us stau s. Pl ’s newest re s and tunnel ea or ar flo e th s, of ng ls, ceili and one ising its wal in Lanagan cave compr Highway 59 the natural Located on ith w , nt ra restau atmospheric

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or shine. Events can be viewed behind the glass wall in the bar area, from the bleachers inside the arena or outdoors. The kids’ menu is extensive and includes cowboy-themed fare, such as “The Six Shooter” and “The Wild West Burger” along with grilled steak tips, homemade macaroni and cheese, smoked pork and many other mouth-watering items.

Hangar Kafe 3103 Lawrence 1070, Miller, 417.452.2277 For flight-minded folks, a better location for a meal is hard to imagine. The restaurant is in an airplane hangar in the middle of a farm airfield, complete with an active runway right outside. Kids will love everything about this unique café, from the airplane and hot air balloon décor to the runway painted on the floor and the flight themed menu. A sky dive center is situated next door, so there is no shortage of entertainment in the sky. There’s a large outdoor seating area that’s ideal for letting the kids wander and watch the action.

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Paper hero Front You will need crayons, 4 brads, scotch tape, glue and scissors. Color your superhero, cut out the pieces, glue the fronts and back of the arms, legs and body together. Attach the arms and legs to the body with the brads at the dots and attach the cape with tape. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to color the back! *Always ask an adult for help when using sharp objects. Copyright ÂŠ 2015, The Joplin Globe

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15th Annual Mudstock

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The Time Honored Debate – Is It Nature or Nurture? By Bobbie Pottorff Are people genetically programmed one way or another to be a saver or a spender? For example, is it genetic, like being thin or overweight? If your parents have healthy spending habits, do they automatically pass that on to you? “Yes and no,” says Sean Parks, Branch Manager at U.S. Bank’s Westown location. “We’re all a product of how we were raised, and often times our personal financial habits reflect the ways our parents managed money.” However, Don Swanson, a financial advisor for Edward Jones, says he knows families who raise their kids the same way, but with completely different outcomes. “I can not tell you exactly how genetics comes into play with investing, but I have seen siblings from the same family, where

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one is a spender and the other is a saver,” Swanson says. One thing both can agree on: it’s never too late to start saving and investing. Parents, after all, are role models for their children in every aspect of life. Whether it’s eating, speaking, exercising, living an active lifestyle and even being financially responsible. “If they can work on changing their habits, saving some money instead of spending it all, that’s a good habit to show them,” says Parks. “Parents can also provide real life examples to their children about how not saving money, or enough money, has affected them.” Teaching kids the difference between wants and needs is one example, Parks says, in which to introduce kids to good spending habits, while avoiding high interest loans and credit cards. It’s

never too early to start the process. “And there are so many ways – from teaching by example to downloading lesson plans,” he says. “U.S. Bank has lessons for all ages (children and adults) on www.financialgenius.usbank.com. Older children can benefit from simple budgeting and saving for something they want to purchase, like a bicycle, while high schoolers should be thinking about the costs of a college education, and so on.” And Swanson also says you should start teaching children about saving and investing as soon as they start to earn or receive money. Because one of the mistakes people make is not starting early enough, or not saving or investing enough. The financial experts at Edward Jones say savings and investing carry their own risks and rewards, and because you need to have both, you should teach children about them, as well. That’s why Swanson suggest the tried-and-true piggy bank method. “You can start teaching a child with four piggy banks,” he says. “One for saving, one for investing, one for charitable contribution and one for spending.” Children, just like their parents and all humans, are programmed for immediate gratification. “There are ways to learn to appreciate delayed gratification,” says Parks. “One suggestion is placing a picture of something you want to buy on the refrigerator or in your wallet. That’s as a good reminder to save and not spend right away.” What amount you start saving and how early really depends on the child and the family, says Swanson. But children should start saving as soon as understand the concept of money and the importance of having it. “There is no amount of money that’s too small to save,” says Parks. “My 3-and-a-half year old daughter has been putting change I’ve given her, after being found in the car or elsewhere,

into her piggy bank. Every time we do, I say, here let’s save some coins. She is very happy to do so.” “Young people have time on their side as they invest for the future,” says Swanson. “So make sure they take advantage of all the opportunities that come their way.”

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Landon Daniels, 5, a Cherokee from Bartlesville, Oklahoma, dances during a children’s Pow Wow held recently in Miami, Oklahoma.

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App-Happy! A selection of kidfriendly Apps By Michael Coonrod

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We have become an application obsessed society. There were 1.5 million apps available on Google Play as of May 2015. Yeah, that’s a lot of apps. So, if it’s available, why wouldn’t you want access to the latest information at the press of a touch screen? With all of this technology at our fingertips, it’s only natural that our children would be just as app-hap happy as adults. When there are so many choices, how do find the best apps for your kids? Your favorite app store is a good place to start. You can choose by category and read reviews from other parents.

Educational • Read Me Stories is a tailored reading experience intended to entertain while improving their reading skills. Kids can tap to sound out words, learn a vocabulary of more than 1,000 words. Parents can stay involved by reading bedtime stories together with children.

• Class Dojo encourages the students to develop their curiosity and build focus. Teachers and parents can use the app to track performance while providing encouragement. Parents can receive progress reports and get instant messages from educators to optimize their child’s learning experience. • Toca Lab lets kids experience science in a fun way by teaching about the periodic table. Learn all 118 elements by performing experiments with available lab tools. You can test each element by heating, cooling, adding mystery liquids, and more. • This is My Weather — Meteorology for Kids will help teach your children or, if a teacher, your student about local and global weather phenomena. Children can start by learning how to dress appropriately for the day, and progress to more advanced topics like hail, thunderstorms, and rainbows.

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Video • PBS Kids Video gives your child access to their favorite shows. With more than 1,000 videos featured from over a dozen shows, there’s something here that will keep them occupied. There are also resources that allow parents to pick their kid’s favorites and even play the videos on TV via Chromecast. • Nick brings your kids’ favorite Nickelodeon favorite shows to your phone along with original videos and games. There’s a new battle card game that lets you build a custom deck, polls to vote in, and new hidden content added constantly. Find the surprises while trying to avoid the slime.

Games • Frozen Free Fall is a puzzle game featuring characters from the Disney film. Slide the crystals to match colors and unlock your child’s favorite characters, seasonal puzzles and new game modes while exploring a kingdom and realm. • Super Stickman Golf 2 is a side scrolling game that puts your child on the links. There are more than 30 courses to choose from, with obstacles, characters to unlock and hats that grant special abilities to the player. Kids can play solo, in turn-based multiplayer, or online against up to three opponents in race mode. • Star Wars – Heroes Path lets your child play through puzzles using characters from Star Wars: A New Hope. Solve puzzles using each character’s special abilities, find new ways to overcome obstacles and earn achievements for unique solutions.

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HI, I’M JOE TAYLOR. Overton, Texas. What keeps me coming back to the Trail? It’s just absolutely sensational.

I have people tell me what they’ve spent playing one round at Pebble Beach and a night at the hotel, or going to Pinehurst for a couple rounds. We do the entire week, travel, hotel, green fees, good meals and everything for the price of one day at these places. And it’s absolutely a sensational place to come. TO PLAN YOUR VISIT to Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, visit rtjresorts.com or call 1.800.949.4444 today. facebook.com/rtjgolf twitter.com/rtjgolf

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J List: Family-friendly walking trails

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It’s a strange-sounding German word, admittedly — volkssport. It’s a German-created walking organization that essentially translates into “The sport of the people.” It describes a family-oriented sporting and recreational program open to all, promoting physical fitness and good health. Alone, with family members or with friends, people can undertake non-competitive walks, hikes or bike rides while enjoying the urban or rural areas in Jasper County and beyond. Because it’s not a competition, where getting from point A to

point B are timed, participants can walk at a desired pace, fast or slow. It’s why the American Volkssport Association says the sport supports the three “F’s” — fun, fitness and friendship. Joplin is home to eight walking trails in all, with a majority of them found within Joplin city parks. Here are five local walking trails — three in Joplin, two elsewhere in Jasper County — that are friendly to kids and the entire family.

• Northpark Mall, Joplin Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon-6 p.m. on Sunday (mall opens at 6 a.m. for walkers) Features/Distances: The walk is a one-mile marked trail measured in .01 mile increments. It follows the mall interior making a complete circuit that measures exactly one mile. Ten kilometers equals 6.21 laps around the mall. Pet friendly? No

• Wildcat Glades Conservation Center, Joplin Hours: Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Features: The walk winds through scenic Wildcat Glades conservation area on paved and natural paths offering scenic vistas along and above Shoal Creek. It also follows a rural road to Grand Falls, one of Missouri’s largest waterfalls. Going in the opposite direction, you can walk onto or beneath Redings Mill Bridge. Pet friendly? No

• Campbell Parkway Trail, Joplin Hours: Daily, 7 a.m.-dusk Features: This trail, located along South Connecticut Ave. and Campbell Parkway, consists of two gravel loops or routes and both are considered “easy” walks for families, with water fountains and benches located throughout the trail. The first route is .08 miles, the second .05 miles. Pet friendly? Yes

• Ruby Jack Trail, Carthage Hours: Dawn to dusk Features: This trail runs 16 miles from the west side of Carthage to the Missouri/Kansas border. The trail links Carthage with Oronogo and Carl Junction — the trail around Carthage is more developed than the part near the Kansas state line. Volunteers with the Joplin Trails Coalition as well as the Dogwood Trailblazers are funding continued upgrades and improvements to the trail, which should make it suitable for stollers and wheelchairs. Pet friendly? Yes

• Frisco Greenway Trail, Joplin/Webb City

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