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Contents OCTOBER 2015

featured >

[21] SHOW-ME BOOKS Check out a new book from St. Charles’s own internet sensation, plus six more Missouri reads.

[24] MISSOURI MUSIC Tommy Halloran’s Guerrilla Swing is perhaps the hardest working jazz group in St. Louis.

[44] LUPUS

[26] MISSOURI ARTIST

Discover Lupus, its legendary ChiliFest, and stories from the town’s glory days.

Explore the wonderful world of Missouri’s wandering watercolorist: the ever-interesting Paul Jackson.

special features >

[93] MUSINGS ON MISSOURI

[31] PORTRAITS OF AUTUMN Journey across the state to see stunning images of autumn, and find out where

Sticking to his principles, Ron Marr unabashedly stands up for internet privacy and security.

to go to experience this magical time of year for yourself.

[89] FINANCIAL LIFE

[38] MACABRE MISSOURI

Estate planning is not just for the rich. Learn why making a plan for your worldly departure is a good idea.

From the ghost of the outlaw Jesse James to the tale of the black carriage of Overton, these spooky stories might make you sleep with the lights on.

[90] OVER THE LINE

[53] MISSOURI LIFE 100

Venture across the Missouri border to majestic theaters and venues in Iowa, Illinois, and Oklahoma.

To celebrate our one hundredth issue, we dug through our archives to share our one hundred favorite stories with you.

[79] BED-AND-BREAKFAST GUIDE Discover three bed-and-breakfasts that you could potentially own, and see our listing of bed--and-breakfasts to discover a great getaway.

[94] SHOW-ME TURKEY

[102] EXPLORE ST. JOSEPH

Turn Turkey Day into Missouri Day with these recipes, tips, and guidelines for adding a Show-Me State flair to your family’s Thanksgiving.

NOTLEY HAWKINS

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[100] RECORD-BREAKING SMALL TOWN

Visiting the place where the Pony Express started and Jesse James ended isn’t just about history.

Discover the now in St. Joseph.

Find out how the tiny southwest Missouri town of Carl Junction sold more

[108] HIGHER EDUCATION

breast cancer awareness stamps than any other post office in the nation.

Explore your educational opportunities in Missouri.

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Scan to learn more about Marshall.

Enjoy a leisurely drive along the Boonslick Trail in central Missouri where you can view more than 40 barn quilts displayed on picturesque barns. Each unique quilt block has an interesting story behind it. Try to see them all! For more information visit www.boonslicktourism.org or call 660-248-2011.

Photo courtesy of Boonslick Regional Tourism

Photo courtesy of Missouri Valley College

It is not too early to think about a venue for your family or business holiday get-togethers. The Martin Community Center, conveniently located at 1985 South Odell, is the perfect location for any gathering. We can accommodate groups of 50 to 500. Let our knowledgeable staff assist you in planning the ideal event. For more information visit www.nicholasbeazley.org or call 660-886-2630.

Come to the 47th Annual Heritage Festival in Arrow Rock October 10-11 from 10 AM – 5 PM. Your $2.00 daily admission lets you experience all the attractions and activities you’ve come to expect.

Take part in an old-fashioned worship service on Sunday at 8:45 AM at the historic Christian Church.

Plan to return to Arrow Rock on November 7-8 for the Merchants’ Open House Weekend. To learn more, visit www.arrowrock.org or call 660-837-3231.

Photo courtesy of Old Trails Region

Explore the Old Trails Region in west central Missouri during the fall season.

There is much to enjoy on this trail of family-owned businesses. As you travel along both sides of the beautiful Missouri River, you will be amazed at all the region has to offer from orchards and award-winning wineries to unique shops and restaurants. If you would like help planning your adventure, please visit www.oldtrails.net or call 660-259-2230.

Comfort Inn – Marshall Station 1356 W. College Ave. 660-886-8080 www.comfortinn.com

Marshall Lodge 1333 W. Vest St. 660-886-2326 www.marshall-lodge.com

Super 8 of Marshall 1355 W. College Ave. 660-886-3359 www.super8.com

Courthouse Lofts 23 N. Lafayette St. 660-229-5644 www.courthouselofts.com

Claudia’s B & B 3000 W. Arrow St. 660-886-5285 www.claudiasbandb.com

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Plan to stay with us in Marshall

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OCTOBER 2015

departments > [10] MEMO

[19] MADE IN MISSOURI

Publisher Greg Wood lets readers know

The Bent Tree Gallery turns

how their company can be named Mis-

branches into furniture. The

souri’s Best Place to Work. Editor in Chief

Normal Brand is taking a stand

Danita Allen Wood gets excited about

for Midwestern regionalism in the

our hundredth issue and Missouri Life TV.

fashion world. Grindstone Design turns barn wood into rustic wares.

[12] LETTERS

[130] MISSOURIANA Discover our top ten “Missouriana”

One reader has a grade school connec-

[98] DINING WORTH THE DRIVE

tidbits from the past hundred issues,

tion with our editor in chief, and another

Enjoy a glass of wine at Bella Vino in St.

including quotes from famous Missou-

reader writes about how he and his fam-

Charles. Sample a food truck that will

rians, obscure facts about the Show-Me

ily refurbished a one-room school.

make you say, “Holy crepe!” And discover

State, and more.

Waynesville’s old-time candy shop.

[15] MO MIX hotel opens in Springfield. A Kansas City

[115] ALL AROUND MISSOURI

attraction turns escaping into a game.

Fall is here. Winter is near. Enjoy these

Glencoe keeps the spirit of the rails alive.

events before the leaves disappear.

A Weston farm gears up for fall. A boutique

A TASTE OF ON THE

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THE SPIR IT OF DISCOV ERY 501 High Street, Ste. A, Boonville, MO 65233 660-882-9898 | Info@MissouriLife.com

Publisher Greg Wood Editor in Chief Danita Allen Wood EDITORIAL & ART Managing Editor Jonas Weir Creative Director Andrew Barton Art Director Sarah Herrera Custom Projects Editor Nichole L. Ballard Associate Art Director Thomas Sullivan Graphic Designer and Staff Photographer Harry Katz Calendar Editor Amy Stapleton Editorial Assistant Shannon Murff Contributing Writers Emily, Adams, Curt Dennison, Lisa Waterman Gray, Bob Holt, Kelly Moffitt, Eddie O'Neill, Andra Stefanoni Columnist Ron W. Marr Contributing Photographers Angela Bond, David Coblitz, David Coleman, Curt Dennison, Henry Domke, Lisa Waterman Gray, Notley Hawkins, Bob Holt, Ron Kruger, Mike McCarthy, Eddie O'Neill, John Seals, Andra Stefanoni, Brian Schlindwein MARKETING •800-492-2593 Advertising Director Marynell Christenson Advertising & Marketing Consultant Brent Toellner Advertising Coordinator Sue Burns Circulation Manager Amy Stapleton DIGITAL MEDIA MissouriLife.com, Missouri eLife, Facebook, Twitter Director Jonas Weir Editor Sarah Herrera Missouri Lifelines Harry Katz TO SUBSCRIBE OR GIVE A GIFT AND MORE Use your credit card and visit MissouriLife.com or call 800-492-2593, ext. 101 or mail a check for $19.99 (for 6 issues) to: Missouri Life, 501 High Street, Ste. A, Boonville, MO 65233-1211 Change address Visit MissouriLife.com OTHER INFORMATION Custom Publishing For your special publications, call 800-492-2593, ext. 106 or email Greg.Wood@MissouriLife.com.

Back Issues Order from website, call, or send check for $10.50.

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Doubletree Hotel Westport

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham

Courtyard by Marriott

Stay and Play in Maryland Heights

The Historic Aircraft Restoration Museum

Hollywood Casino & Hotel

Located at Creve Coeur Airport, it is a museum dedicated to restoring and preserving historical aircraft. The airplanes in the collection are all fabric-covered, and most are biplanes from the ”Golden age of flight.” The museum’s volunteers maintain most of these aircraft in full working order, and this is one of the largest collections of flying classic aircraft in America. Tours are available Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and by appointment.

Maryland Heights Convention & Visitors Bureau 888.MORE2DO • www.more2do.org Motel 6

Hampton Inn Westport

Holiday Inn Express

Comfort Inn Westport

Days Inn

Homewood Suites

Red Roof Inn Westport

Visit www.more2do.org for more information & our calendar of events.

Drury Inn & Suites Westport

Sonesta ES Suites

La Quinta Inn & Suites

Extended Stay America

Sheraton Westport Chalet

Sheraton Westport Plaza

All around Missouri, priceless treasures are waiting to be found. Hannibal is no exception, the town known for molding Mark Twain, America’s greatest author and humorist, still promises some of the finest experiences in Missouri, especially when it comes to fall.

Crisp autumn weather brings to mind long, winding roads lined with brightly colored trees. Couple that with wine tasting surrounded by nature’s fall beauty, and you have the perfect road trip to Hannibal, Missouri.

Located along scenic Highway 79, nestled within the Mark Twain Cave Complex, Cave Hollow West Winery features wines for every palate. From their sweet fruit

wines to their stately port, their wines offer something not found elsewhere: an homage to Hannibal’s very own Mark Twain. Many of the wines are named after Twain’s works and the labels feature Hannibal landmarks or the man himself.

The winery is located steps away from the cave, where a young Mark Twain played as a child. Also within the cave complex you’ll find a campground and a beautiful trail perfect for a leisurely fall walk.

Hannibal offers many more ways to take in the fall colors. The Mark Twain Riverboat offers one-hour sightseeing cruises perfect for taking in the majesty of fall foliage. Riverview Park promises scenic overlooks of the river and magical scenes of autumn shades.

Don’t be surprised if you see family photos being taken among the leaves!

To plan your getaway, go to VisitHannibal.com or call the Hannibal Convention & Visitors Bureau at 573-221-2477.

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MISSOURI

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BEST PLACES TO WORK

100 ISSUES, NOW TV

MISSOURI has great companies to work for in about every field of

WHEN GREG and I started the magazine in 1999, we had no idea

enterprise imaginable. A year ago, we, along with our partners at Missouri Business magazine, came up with the idea of honoring those great companies. So we held our first Best Places to Work Awards conference in October 2014, and we’re excited to announce that we’ve refined the awards for the 2016 Best Places to Work Awards this upcoming April.

Missouri has one of the most diverse economies in the Union. In 2014, Missouri produced $284 billion in goods and services; it was our best year ever. According to the Missouri Economic Research Information Center, we ranked twenty-one in the nation for gross domestic product. Our average annual wage is $44,000, and our current unemployment rate is 5.8 percent. We had a population of almost six million GREG WOOD, PUBLISHER in 2010 and are expected to grow to around 6.8 million by 2030. And we can be thankful that our cost of living is relatively low. We rank eleventh in the nation.

So how many businesses are there in Missouri? More than 300,000 businesses employ approximately 2,775,500 people. So, with that said, how do we come up with the best place to work in Missouri? We use a research company called Best Companies Group that does this in more than twenty-two states. The company actually asks employees company-wide to fill out a survey; businesses don’t qualify unless more than 40 percent of their staff fills out the survey. Then, Best Companies Group asks business owners and executive staff to fill out a survey. However, the employee survey counts for 75 percent of the result.

Of course, just like any other contest, you can’t win if you don’t enter.

So if you are employed by a company that you think is a great place to work, then share this link with the appropriate person at your company: BestPlacesToWorkMO.com.

We hope you and your company are on the winning team!

what a wild ride it would be. And I have no idea how or why he noticed that this issue would be our hundredth. But once he did, we started thinking of ways to commemorate this milestone. We thought it would be fun to look back at our favorite one hundred stories and share them with you.

Jonas Weir, our managing editor, who conducted the survey of staff and put the package together, is being kind when he says so many covers and stories selected are from more recent years because so few of our staff were here at the beginning. Really, only Amy Stapleton remembers the days of making magazines in the basement of our home. Andrew Barton, our creative director, may be next. He’s been producing our covers and directing how we look since 2003. The DANITA ALLEN WOOD, EDITOR real reason so many favorites are from more recent years are because we have steadily improved, thanks to the many people that have touched this magazine and our lives.

Truly, it’s our staff and the people behind the scenes and in the trenches with us that make it all work. Greg and I are grateful to our current and former staff members, as well as every single advertiser and sponsor who has kindly allowed us to be their marketing partner. Together, we’ve built a magazine that is read by about 106,000 of you. And it is to you readers that we owe the greatest gratitude. Thank you! We work for you, and we appreciate the fact that you spend your hard-earned money buying our magazine.

Finally, we have never believed we could rest on any laurels. As we continue to grow, we have decided to extend what we love about Missouri into television. We have teamed up with KMOS out of Warrensburg to produce Missouri Life TV. The general manager there, Phil Hoffman, understood our vision, and he and his team have produced our first season of seven episodes that will begin airing on October 8 at 9 o’clock on Thursday evenings on channel 6.1. We’re already so pleased that we’ve committed to producing two more seasons, for the spring and fall of 2016. KMOS geographically covers a large portion of the state, though not all of it. But don’t worry if you don’t receive it; you will also be able to watch on our website.

Again, thank you for reading. And here’s to the next hundred issues!

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IT’S THE MOST

Wonderful Time OF THE YEAR.

Silver Dollar City’s Old Time Christmas

Christmas is a time to celebrate family and tradition. And there’s no better place to celebrate than Branson. Enjoy the wonder and joy of the season in a place Yahoo! Travel named one of America’s Top 10 Destinations for Holiday Lights. Start planning your Ozark Mountain Christmas tradition today.

877-BRANSON

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OCTOBER

LETTERS from all over You write them. We print them.

GRADE SCHOOL CONNECTION My brother, sister, and I all went to Shawnee Mound R-3, which Danita wrote about in her column (August 2015). I went from 1989 until 1998.

When I graduated, there were two guys and four girls. Outnumbered, we never disagreed with the girls. There were also two grades per room.

Nothing to this day compared to that school. The teachers and staff were amazing. We still keep in touch with our principal and friends. There, it didn’t matter how much money you had or what you wore; friends were friends. Since there wasn’t a high school, we had to go to Leeton, Clinton, or Chilhowee. I still think about that school from time to time and wish I was still riding the bus with no worries except getting my homework done.

—Dustin Rogers, Warrensburg

THE ELM BRANCH SCHOOL My wife, Paula, and I are fortunate to own a small farm in Putnam County, which has been in our family since 1880. I am the fifth generation of James to own it. When I was growing up, my grandfather owned the farm. The farm holds many memories for me, so we made the decision to purchase it from my father in 1991. Since then, we have made periodic trips to maintain it.

Michael James purchased the farm. He was a member of the 79th Illinois Infantry and fought in the Battle of Stones River in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in 1862. During the battle, he sustained a bullet wound to the head but miraculously survived, though he was blind the rest of his life. After the Civil War, he and his parents moved from Illinois and purchased this farm.

In the early 1950s, the Elm Branch School closed, and my grandfather Lieu James purchased it. He moved it eight miles south of its then location to our farm and used it for his workshop. My grandfather died in 1981, and the farm passed to my father, Hobart. In 1994, I covered the building

The Elm Branch School, which sits on Marty and Paul James’ property in Putnam County, was renovated from 2011 to 2014. The school features wooden floors from another one-room schoolhouse called the Hill School. It also features pictures of presidents, maps, and other schoolhouse antiques.

with barn metal, cut a larger door opening, and used it to store farm tractors.

A few years ago, we started thinking about what we could use as a weekend cabin for future trips. Up to that point, we had been staying with my mother who lives twenty miles from our farm.

Over the next few years, Paula, our son Caleb, and I—plus some very talented contractors—worked to renovate the schoolhouse. We officially moved in during July 2014. Although we wanted the schoolhouse to be as original as possible, we also wanted it to double as a weekend cabin. To accomplish this, one end of the school contains only period antiques. My father and I had sold the original slates at Granddad’s estate sale, but we were fortunate to find original slate from the Duncan School near Meadville and a piece from the old Excelsior Springs Post Office.

The schoolhouse now contains Cram’s maps, circa 1930; a forty-eight star flag; a pre-1948

globe; a schoolhouse clock; several school desks; and other schoolhouse antiques.

This was truly a memorable project and one that we are very thankful that we pursued. We welcome visitors by appointment only. Call us at 660-838-6000 to schedule a tour.

— Marty L. James, Bunceton

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Fall is perfect in Clay County...

Come See. Come Do...there’s something for everyone! Fall is perfect in Clay County...Offering romantic getaways and historic characters, golf courses and wineries, festivals and walking trails...and so much more!

Fall event listings at VisitClayCountyMo.com.

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Events Classic Albums Live

Oct. 17

Fall Arts & Crafts Festival

Oct. 24

Bonehead 5K/10K

Oct. 24

Celebrate the Season

Arianna String Quartet

Nov. 4

in Missouri’s Most beautiful town

The Story of Velveteen Rabbit

Nov.12-22

Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon”

Oktoberfest

For more information on events visit

First four weekends of October

www.VisitRolla.com

Holiday Fare Wine Trail

Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

November 21-22

Kristkindl MarktS First two weekends of December

800-932-8687 • VISITHERMANN.COM

Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce • 1311 Kingshighway Rolla, MO 65401 • 573-364-3577 or 888-809-3817

ON THE MISSOURI RIVER JUST AN HOUR WEST OF ST. LOUIS

Upcoming Events October 25: Young Musicians Showcase Presser Performing Arts Center 573-581-5592 | www.presserpac.com October 31: Photography Gallery Show Presser Performing Arts Center 573-581-5592 | www.presserpac.com November 13 & 14: Missouri Contemporary Ballet Fall Show Presser Performing Arts Center 573-581-5592 | www.presserpac.com Mexico is a perfect combination of small-town charm and urban style. Artsy boutiques, jewelry, quilt shops, scrapbooking, antiques, and cultural offerings give Mexico a sophisticated air with a family-friendly attitude. Come visit us today!

Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce We work hard as a Chamber of Commerce to be the pulse of the community, assisting all to provide services that will nurture and encourage our businesses and strengthen our community.

573-581-2765 | www.mexico-chamber.org

December 3-6: “Mary Poppins” Presser Performing Arts Center 573-581-5592 | www.presserpac.com December 11: Kansas City Southern “Holiday Express” Jefferson Street Depot 573-581-2765 | www.mexico-chamber.org December 18: 74th Christmas Evensong Missouri Military Academy 573-581-1776 | www.missourimilitaryacademy.org

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Mo MIX Kansas City

The Great Escape FORGET

mini-golf.

The

new group activity for a night out is trying to escape from a locked room. That’s right, Breakout KC is a new Kansas City attraction that pairs fun with imprisonment.

The rules are straightforward: work as a team, use deductive reasoning, and solve puzzles to escape as quickly as you can from a locked room. The room is filled with clues, and it features a TV screen that the masterminds behind the game use to deliver help-

been booming. The company now

plan to tear down and build new

ful hints to their captives.

offers four different rooms. The

rooms every six months to ensure

success rate for each room varies,

that the rooms and riddles stay up-

but each is below 40 percent.

to-date and unfamiliar.

The three founders—Matt Bay-

Weston

Fall Farm Fun FALL IS a magical season at the Weston Red Barn Farm. The farm—open from the spring through November—offers educational school tours, opportunities to pick your own fruit, and farm-fresh produce.

Owner Steve Frey and his wife, Cindy, purchased the

GEORGE DENNISTON AND SHANNON MURFF; COURTESY OF HOTEL VANDIVORT

property in 1989 and opened the farm the following year

singer, Lucas Thompson, and Ryan Henrich—opened Breakout KC this

Every escape room is built from

May, and since then, business has

scratch by the owners, and they

Visit breakoutkc.com or call 816-945-2633.—Shannon Murff

Springfie d

SoHo in Southern Mo DOWNTOWN Springfield is in the midst of a renaissance of building renovations, and Hotel Vandivort might be its crowning achievement.

for fruit picking. Twenty-five years later, the memories of

Just as the old Heer’s building was recently revamped and converted into high-end apartments, the Masonic Temple

Steve’s visits to his Aunt Ada and Uncle Earl’s farm out-

built in 1906 at 305 E. Walnut has been shaped into a boutique hotel. Drawing inspiration from clean, modern designs

side of Higginsville are re-created here.

and urban, luxury hotels, Hotel Vandivort offers fifty guest rooms and suites that would look at home in a chic New York

Admission to the farm is free because customers get

neighborhood. However, the hotel still nods to

to choose the experiences for which they want to pay.

the building’s Freemason roots throughout,

The choices are plentiful: a tractor ride to the pumpkin

but especially in the lobby.

patch, a chance to visit farm animals at the barnyard, a

The Order, which is also a homage to the

pony ride, or a go at the very popular corn maze.

building’s past, is the hotel’s in-house restau-

Recently, Steve and his team have taken on building

rant, and it’s not just for room service. In fact,

a timber frame barn on a nearby hillside to use for wed-

it’s not just for guests. The fine-dining restau-

dings and other events. Incorporating an all wood peg

rant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and din-

construction, the team used no metal fasteners.

ner, is quickly gaining a reputation in Spring-

“It’s probably not an exaggeration to say that there

field for its adventurous and inventive dishes

has not been a peg barn built this large in the last 120

and artisan cocktails.

years in this area,” Steve says.

It seems New York might be looking

The farm is located at 16300 Wilkerson Road in

to the Ozarks for inspiration soon. Visit

Weston. Call 816-386-5437 or visit westonredbarnfarm

hotelvandivort.com or call 417-832-1515 for

.com for more information.—George Denniston

more information.—Jonas Weir

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YOUR TRIP BEGINS HERE

#VisitArkansas

The Ridges at Village Creek, Wynne

Arkansas has some of the most beautiful, challenging PGA-caliber courses you’ll ever play. Off the course, you can explore Johnny Cash’s boyhood home and another home where Hemingway wrote, plus a whole lot more. Not a bad place for a drive or two, huh? Come see us. ORDER YOUR FREE NATURAL STATE GOLF TRAIL GUIDE AT ARKANSAS.COM OR 1-800-NATURAL.

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Pumpkin patch, Piggott

Downtown Rector

Glencoe

Full Steam Ahead!

STEAM locomotives at the Wabash, Frisco, and Pacific Railroad have never vanished.

Every Sunday, May through October, steam locomotives emerge from their roundhouse, couple to train cars, and haul passengers on a two-mile ride through a quiet and wooded area on a bluff above the Meramec River.

Although its one of best-kept secrets of St. Louis County, the train line still carries about twelve thousand passengers each year.

Passengers sit in a variety of miniature train cars, while the engineer sits in the coal-tender car behind the live steam locomotive itself. The locomotives are tiny compared to their full-scale comrades of the past, but these miniature locomotives are very powerful indeed; they are fueled by coal or jet fuel to create steam.

Johnny Cash home, Dyess

Celebrating its seventy-fifth anniversary this year, WF&P was founded in 1939 and operated on a thirty-acre estate at Brown Road and Natural Bridge near Lambert Field until it relocated to its current location.

BOB HOLT

Presently, the organization boasts ten steam locomotives, three diesel engines, forty-two cars, two miles of active track, signals, switches, a working water tower, and a shop in the Roundhouse.

The WF&P is a nonprofit and asks for a donation of $4 for each rider over three. For more information, visit

ARKANSAS.COM

wfprr.com, call 636-587-3538, or stop by the station at 101 Grand Avenue in Glencoe.—Bob Holt

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PROMOTION

Westward Adventure

Westward Adventure PHOTOS AND STORY BY GREG WOOD

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hinking about heading out to America’s Great Southwest? Last fall my wife and I headed for points west, and the trip culminated in a rim to rim hike of the Grand Canyon. Rather than drive or fly, we thought,“Why not take the Amtrak from Kansas City?” The Southwest Chief (the old Santa Fe railway) actually runs across the northern part of Missouri on its journey from Chicago to Los Angeles.

We boarded the Amtrak at the historic Union Station in Kansas City and felt just like passengers from the golden era of railway travel in America. I have had a lifelong fascination with trains and was looking forward to the train ride to Flagstaff, Arizona. We opted for a roomette (a small bedroom with bunk beds), though it costs a bit more than a coach seat. We thought it would be worth it to get a good night’s sleep, and it’s just more cozy and private. Plus, the price included three meals a day. Boarding the train at around 11 PM, we woke up just in time for breakfast as we were pulling into La Junta, Colorado, then we had lunch leaving Las Vegas and dinner as we headed into Winslow, Arizona.

In between meals, we saw some of the Southwest’s greatest vistas and scenery. Feeling a lot like dusty travelers from the Old West, minus most of the dust, we pulled into Flagstaff and walked a short distance to the historic Hotel Weatherford. For the next few days, we explored the area around Flagstaff, including Sedona, the National Park Sites of Walnut Canyon Cliff dwellings, the 700-year-old Wupatki Ruins, and Sunset Crater Volcano, which erupted 900 years ago but looked like it might have been last month.

Another advantage to traveling by train rather than flying was that we had more time to become acclimatized to the higher elevations. This was important as we were going to be hiking and carrying all our gear for 30 miles across the Grand Canyon. With our sightseeing and train travel time, we had several days to get used to the 9,000 foot elevation of the North Rim. We used the guide services of Wildland Trekking, who we have used before. Our guide, Drew Schlachter, was a true professional and also a geologist and naturalist who had an abundant knowledge of the entire Southwest and even more of the Grand Canyon. It truly is one of nature’s greatest mysterious places, though we know a lot about how it was formed.

Our four-day journey took us to the well-named campsites of

Cottonwood Falls; then Phantom Ranch, which is at the bottom of the canyon, a mile below the rim, and alongside the mighty Colorado River; and Indian Gardens. We saw several California Condors on our journey and some awesome waterfalls. We spent a lot of time simply spellbound by the unspeakable scale of the canyon and all it holds within its walls. There really are no words.

We capped off our journey with a ride on the Grand Canyon Railway and a night at the Railway Hotel in Williams, which has a stunning antique, hand-crafted back bar made in England. Early next morning, we drove out to a dusty road outside of Williams and stopped at a railway crossing. Our shuttle driver got out with a lantern as the Amtrak slowed to a stop to let us on. Now, I truly felt like I was in an Old West movie, dust and all. We made our way to the dining car for a hearty breakfast and enjoyed the ride home as much as the ride out.

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Made IN MISSOURI Bethany

Solo

All in the Family

Barn Wood Chic

“I’VE BEEN blessed with this talent,” says John Whitt, owner of the Bent

THREE years ago,

Tree Gallery.

Brooke Hamilton de-

John is indeed a talented artisan who has been shaping trees into functional pieces

cided to make use of

for more than thirty years, but he’s not the only person blessed with talent in his family.

a dilapidated old barn

His wife, Marcia, is a skilled fiber artist who has been practicing her craft just as long

on her property in the

as John, and their daughter, Stacy, makes leather handbags that she can barely keep

Ozarks. So she repur-

in stock. All of their work can be found under one roof at the Bent Tree Gallery, which

posed the barn wood

relocated from Clarksville to the Whitts’ property in Bethany this August.

for a variety of projects:

The gallery’s new space, occupying a barn especially built for it, not only incor-

tables, frames, planters,

porates enough space to showcase all of the family’s products, but it also has a new

and wall decor. All had a

classroom that allows John and Marcia to offer more classes. Although you must

modern, yet rustic look.

drive down a country gravel

“It’s barn wood, so a

road to get there, they

really simple aesthetic

don’t want that to deter

goes with it—nothing

you from visiting the new

too complicated or fan-

gallery.

cy,” she says.

“Don’t stop driving,” John

This refined aesthetic is no mistake, and Brooke is no art novice. She graduated with

says. “Wait until you come

degrees in fine art and graphic design from Drury University in 2010 and launched her

over the hill; you’ll see the

own graphic design and photography firm, Grindstone Studio, that same year. You might

clouds open up and angels

recognize her graphic design work from St. James Winery’s graphics and Piney River

start singing, and you’ll know

Brewing Company’s beer cans. However, since she started selling her barn wood wares

you’re there.”

on her Grindstone Design Etsy page, the craft side of her business has overtaken the

Visit thebenttree.com or call 660-425-2131 to learn more.—Jonas Weir

graphic design side.

For more on Brooke’s work, visit her website at grindstone-studio.com, find her on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/GrindstoneDesign, or give her a call at 417-217-2263.—Jonas Weir

COURTESY OF BENT TREE GALLERY, GRINDSTONE DESIGN, AND THE NORMAL BRAND

St. Louis

Mid-American Apparel THE NORMAL BRAND is making a stand for Midwestern regionalism. When he saw brands like Vineyard Vines, Lily Pullitzer, and L.L. Bean, Jimmy Sansone—a St. Louis native—became frustrated with the East and West Coasts’ influence on the Midwest, so he conceptualized a new clothing line.

“When I looked around, no one was simply celebrating life in the middle,” he says.

So with rustic designs, the Missouri state bear as a mascot, and high-quality, durable fabrics and stitching, Jimmy launched a new clothing line, one that could work in both the city and the country.

“I kept complaining to my friend that I was just looking for a normal shirt and couldn’t find one anywhere,” Jimmy says. “But this brand is less about being normal, as in quality, and more about being personal and understood.”

The brand’s first fashion line is out now at thenormalbrand.com and Saks Fifth Avenue in St. Louis. It will also be at high-end men’s clothing stores across the nation this fall.—Kelly Moffitt

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Books

THE CHRISTIAN COMIC St. Charles comedian Tim Hawkins shares his musings on life, family, and religion.

BY JONAS WEIR

the funniest people on the planet. They JACKWAGON is a term that give me endless amounts of material comes from the military and has week in and week out.” become synonymous with unreliFrom defining “Christian cuss able and undependable, according words” to musing on how the Christian to St. Charles-based comedian Tim fish started the bumper sticker wars, Hawkins. Although he may perceive Tim’s religious humor is often tonguehimself as a jackwagon, Tim is anyin-cheek, always family friendly, and thing but unreliable in his new book, never offensive.

Diary of a Jackwagon. He is consisHere, comedy is comedy, and even tently funny, and you can count on non-Christians can laugh at his witty him to be self-deprecating: takes on the church and can respect “My body is revolting—and I mean his viewpoints on spirituality. However, both the verb and adjective. I don’t Christians might take away the most think John Mayer was talking about from his jokes, like the one about “go this when he wrote ‘Your Body is a big or go home” not being in the SerWonderland.’ He obviously was not mon on the Mount. forty yet. But man, that song would Of course, Diary of a Jackwagon also have been so different. What rhymes includes its fair share of off-the-cuff, with varicose anyway?” comedic observations almost anyThe book deals a lot with being one can relate to. Each chapter ends middle-aged, which also happens to with a “Tweet Thought” or two from be a treasure trove of comedy. Over @timhawkinscomic, and most are the course of a little more than two laugh-out-loud funny: “It’s hard to shop hundred pages, Tim fits in forty-one for my wealthy friend on his birthday. I chapters that often explore the everymean, what do you get somebody who day problems, routines, and pleasures you don’t really like?” unique to his forties: why marriages By the end of the book, it’s apparent could benefit from a challenge flag, that Christianity is central to Tim’s life like the NFL; how McDonald’s combo mission, but imparting a sense of momeal numbers can help predict his rality and taking the time to occasionpants size by his next visit; and the joys ally laugh at life are equally, if not more, of raising children, even if they crush important to Tim. your toes with a Razor scooter.

Tim Hawkins, Thomas Nelson Books, 224 pages, memoir, paperback, $16.99 After all, having the ability to laugh Raising four children with his wife, at yourself every once in a while is Heather, is not all Tim has to talk something universally respected and needed at times. Maybe that’s the reaabout, though. As a devout Christian, the book also serves as a reflection on son Tim has more than 144,000 Twitter followers and more than 45 million his spirituality. However, Tim never preaches too much, and his thoughts on views on his YouTube channel; he’s just a plain, funny, relatable guy.

Christianity are often more amusing than anything else: “Church people are

Diary of a Jackwagon

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SHOW-ME

Books

MORE GOOD READS

BY JONAS WEIR

The Education of a Traitor

And Justice for All

Svetlana Grobman, 308 pages, nonfiction, paperback, $13.99 Dealing with anti-Semitism, making ends meet in a poor society, and being bullied as a child, Columbia resident Svetlana Grobman writes about her life experiences while growing up in Cold War-era Moscow. Punctuated with notable quotes and archival photographs from Svetlana’s childhood, The Education of a Traitor is broken down into twenty-eight chapters, each of which tells a short story. While many chapters deal with heavy topics, including the persecution of her Ukranian relatives during World War II, Svetlana stays grounded, and many of the chapters actually prove to be quite funny.

Burton Boxerman, 542 pages, nonfiction, hardcover, $20 And Justice for All is an overview of the history of the Federal District Court of Eastern Missouri, from the time of the Articles of the Confederation to the present. The court is known for hosting several notable cases, including challenges to the New Deal and abortion laws. However, author Burton Boxerman, who holds a Ph.D. from St. Louis University, also covers many lesserknown but nonetheless interesting trials.

Nevada State Hospital #3 Staff, 128 pages, nonfiction, hardcover, $45 What started as an employee project to preserve some recipes from the hospital kitchen became a full history of Missouri State Hospital No. 3 in Nevada, Missouri. The book did end up incorporating a handful of recipes, but it went beyond that by documenting the stories of notable employees, examining the building’s history, and telling a few ghost stories, too. Although Nevada State Hospital #3 won’t appeal to everyone, it will certainly be a coveted collectors’ item among those who have personal ties to the hospital.

Working the Mississippi Bonnie Stepenoff, 201 pages, nonfiction, hardcover, $36 A Southeast Missouri State history professor and winner of the Rozier Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Missouri Alliance for Historic Preservation, Cape Girardeau resident Bonnie Stepenoff is more than qualified to give a history lesson on the Mississippi. She lives by the river, she’s studied the river, and she has an undying love for history. In this brief but fascinating book, Bonnie sails through a variety of topics, including the mythology of Mark Twain, that explore the realities and the folklore of the Mighty Mississippi.

The Battle of Pilot Knob A Bullet Apiece John Joseph Ryan, 226 pages, fiction, paperback, $15.99 In A Bullet Apiece, St. Louis private eye Ed Darvis takes on the task of delivering justice with a .38 revolver in post-World War II America. With a gruff personality and a keen detective sense, Ed is the perfect protagonist for this tale of kidnapping, deceit, and murder. Although A Bullet Apiece owes something to the classic gumshoe novels, it’s got its own style. Chock-full of regional vernacular, this story sets the noir genre against the backdrop of the Show-Me State and is most easily understood by Missourians who know their home state’s slang.

Bryce A. Suderow and R. Scott House, 418 pages, nonfiction, paperback, $20 The Battle of Pilot Knob: Thunder in the Arcadia Valley is one of the most extensive examinations of this Civil War battle that was noted for the Confederate soldiers outnumbering Union troops by an almost ten-to-one ratio.

Starting on Sunday night—September 25, 1864— going through October 2 of that same year, and ending with a contemporary retrospective of the battle, the book chronologically follows the story of how Union General Thomas J. Ewings’s troops continued to evade Confederate General Sterling Price’s advancing army, sparing no detail.

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MISSOURI

THE BALLAD OF A

Working Musician

Tommy Halloran’s Guerrilla Swing maintains a rigorous schedule and continues to impress.

BY JONAS WEIR

TOMMY HALLORAN might be the hardest-working man in

Tommy Halloran is a gifted balladeer in the same vein as Tom Waits. However, he’s not the only talented Halloran. Both of his brothers were in the legendary St. Louis ska band The Secret Cajun Band, and his younger brother, Charlie, plays in the nationally respected Squirrel Nut Zippers.

or the Dead Milkmen. Since then, he has continued to outgrow teenage angst and rowdy punk rock, but he hasn’t outgrown some things.

At age thirty-eight, Tommy goes to Tower Grove Park nearly every day to skateboard, often with his two children, Django and Liley. He also still judges music on how good it is to skateboard to, and he even uses his time skating as a creative outlet.

“I tend to write when I’m skating,” he says. “It’s good for the writing process to be out and moving around.”

Although Tommy’s skateboarding days are not behind him, the days of walking dogs and working a desk job are. He hasn’t had another job in almost five years, and Tommy Halloran’s Guerrilla Swing has established itself as a mainstay on the St. Louis scene. To that end, the ragtag collective of musicians is more ambitious than ever. They’re working on two albums, one live and one studio, and still keeping their rigorous schedule.

“It’s just the hustle,” Tommy says. “It’s always a hustle.”

For more information, find Tommy Halloran’s Guerrilla Swing on Facebook or reverbnation.com/tommyhalloran. To purchase the band’s music, find the band’s debut album, Under the Catalpa Trees, on cdbaby.com.

COURTESY OF TOMMY HALLORN’S GUERILLA SWING

show business—or at least the St. Louis area.

With his band, Tommy Halloran’s Guerrilla Swing, he plays more than three hundred days a year, all in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area.

“I think that if I have had any success as a musician, it’s because I just work so much,” Tommy says. “That’s my whole approach: brute force.”

While brute force describes Tommy’s concert schedule aptly, it’s not quite appropriate for his music. His voice wavers between a Randy Newman-like baritone, a surprisingly high falsetto, and the occasional jazz scat. His songs are ballads in the jazz tradition. And the Guerrilla Swing’s instrumentation ranges from klezmer to mid-tempo swing. It’s generally affable music that doesn’t always need to be the center of attention, and it’s often not.

Tommy has built his career on playing regular gigs, and many of those gigs are at restaurants during lunch and dinner. Some shows are in a club setting, but Tommy Halloran’s Guerrilla Swing has become known for playing at restaurants. In fact, the band first garnered attention for playing Sunday morning brunch at Ferring Jazz Bistro, a well-respected jazz venue.

“It’s not a glamorous thing at all,” Tommy says of working during meals. “I’m often in the corner, just playing background music.”

Despite the sobering realities of working as a career musician, performing is one of Tommy’s true passions, and it’s something he says he had to do.

About eight years ago, his second child and first son, Django, was born, and, as crazy as it might sound, Tommy quit his desk job to pursue music.

“I decided I needed to do what I wanted to do with my life,” he says.

“What kind of father would I be if I were to demonstrate anything less?”

Being a professional musician didn’t work out at first, though, so Tommy began walking dogs as an additional source of income. However, he was on his way toward playing music full time—a journey that began when he was just a teenager.

“As an act of teenage rebellion, I started playing guitar and got into a band,” he says, “but I began taking it pretty seriously very quickly.”

When he started playing music, Tommy says he listened to “alternative skateboard music.” He liked punk rock, i.e. the Dead Milkmen; rap, i.e. the Beastie Boys; and ska, i.e. the Specials, which is still his favorite band.

However, his tastes broadened in his twenties to include jazz and other music, and the songs he began writing were a far cry from the Beastie Boys

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MISSOURI Manhattan Tapestry, watercolor 27 x 56 in., won first place in The Artist’s Magazine Annual Art Competition in 2000.

Watercolor

WUNDERKIND IF YOU’RE looking for Paul Jackson, you might find him in his studio

that occupies the fifth level of his Columbia home, aptly named the Avalanche Ranch. If he’s not there, he could be almost anywhere.

Since he first traded a painting to an airline attendant for standby passes thirty years ago, Paul has traveled to forty-five different countries to paint, exhibit, and teach. His imagination has transformed many of the places and people he’s seen along the way into vibrant watercolors—about four thousand to date. And his journey is nowhere near its end.

“I’m just beginning to see what’s out there,” he says.

His reputation has lifted him into the stratosphere of the art world, where he regularly wins honors and commissions across the world. During the 2008 Olympics, he was the featured speaker at the International Watercolor Masters Invitational in Lushan, Although he grew up in Starkville, Mississippi, Paul Jackson has called Missouri home since he earned his master’s from MU in 1992.

China. He was the only American artist invited to the International Art Meet in Kolkata, India, in 2011. He’s taught workshops in Istanbul and scores of other cities. And this year, he used his quadcopter drone to photograph and take video of the Chain Bridge in Budapest from every angle for a painting he just completed for a client in Moberly. The painting, which measures five feet by ten feet, is immense for a watercolor. In fact, Paul says it’s among the largest watercolors in the world.

Paint. Teach. See the world. It’s a formula that works for Paul and his wife, Marla, who coordinates his workshops. In between traveling to places such as Australia, New Zealand, Cambodia, Bora Bora, and Japan, he’s found time to publish a collection of three-hundred of his paintings in a book, The Wandering Watercolorist.

Paul started painting professionally when he was nineteen years old. Now, an artist in his prime, he explains his style as a combination of craftsmanship and an eye for dramatic subjects.

COURTESY OF PAUL JACKSON

Paul Jackson wanders far from Columbia. BY JACK WAX

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“I look for subjects that seem more interesting when you light them up,” Paul says. “I paint with a full range of color values, and while not actually using white or black, I use really dark blues, pushing it all the way to the darkest dark.”

With the exception of Antarctica, his art hangs on walls on every continent. At any time, about fifteen paintings are in museums. Several have become part of Missouri’s cultural and political history. In Jefferson City, his portraits of former Governor Roger B. Wilson and First Lady Pat Wilson hang in the State Capitol Building and the Governor’s Mansion, while just across the street, his portrait of former Chief Justice Edward D. “Chip” Robertson Jr. hangs in the Supreme Court of Missouri.

Paul’s paintings have a wow factor. He transforms the world into a playground for light and shadow. Light seems to emanate from some paintings.

In others, light travels through objects and bounces off shining surfaces. His friend, Stephen Archer of Columbia, is awed by Paul’s illusions.

“I still say you can’t do what Paul does with watercolors, but he doesn’t seem to understand,” Stephen says.

Always up for a challenge, Paul is a self-described boundary-pusher.

“One of the worst things I hate to hear is the word ‘no’,” Paul says.

When he thinks he’s right, Paul doesn’t back down, regardless of the odds.

He stood his ground when the US Mint manipulated his design of the Missouri state quarter and refused to credit him for the design. In the end, the Mint never credited Paul for the design. However, Paul did shine a light on the Mint’s practices, and the Mint changed the way it worked with artists going forward. He also garnered some national attention in the process.

His high energy and curiosity are as much a part of his artwork as the paint.

Paul creates a world that is vivid, beautiful, and inviting. His paintings serve as a reminder that the world is a mysterious and majestic place where something as commonplace as light can entertain and awe us. The subjects of his paintings are as varied as his travels. Among his thousands of paintings are sunsets, ocean scenes, colored glass vases, musical instruments, churches, cities, animals, and people he has met throughout his journeys. At first glance, some look like photographs, but the intensity of their colors give them away.

Paul believes more in hard work and persistence than talent.

COURTESY OF PAUL JACKSON

Detour, watercolor 22 x 36 in., won the Margery Soroka Memorial Award from the American Watercolor Society in 2009. It’s also on the cover of his book—The Wandering Watercolorist.

Suspense, watercolor 26 x 20 in., won the Best of Show award at the Missouri Watercolor Invitational in 2009. It is now a part of a private collection.

“I don’t think you are born with a talent; you are born with a passion,” he says. “Nobody actually taught me how to paint. I had to sit down and figure it out, and now I can show what I figured out in about a three-day workshop.

I can give you all the skills, and then you have to sit down and practice them for about thirty years to get really, really good.”

Paul is one of those rare individuals that lives on his own terms. He has a boisterous intelligence and a friendly disposition. He is as likely to become lifelong friends with a cab driver in Cambodia, which he has, as he is to become friends with artists all over the world, which he also has.

Lately, his focus has been on taking aerial footage with his quadcopter drone. He even tried, and almost succeeded, to film all the US national parks before unmanned aerial vehicles were banned in May 2014.

Although he has thousands of paintings in his portfolio, Paul is currently working on a new five-by-ten-foot painting. At this stage in his career, there’s no need to go through the challenges of making such a colossal watercolor.

But Paul Jackson isn’t about getting by; he’s about moving forward.

For more information, visit pauljackson.com. Some of Paul’s work will be on display at the Ashby-Hodge Gallery in Fayette through November.

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AWAKEN to Fulton’s rich history with exciting sights and sounds all wrapped up in the warmth of small-town charm in the Brick District with elegant architecture and 67 buildings on the historic register.

IMMERSE yourself in the arts at the new Art House in Fulton's Brick District where there are classes to take and fine art to admire and purchase.

CONNECT to our history at the state-of-the-art renovated National Churchill Museum. This $4 million museum, inside a priceless piece of architecture, offers a look back at living history.

MARVEL at the impressive collection of 84 historic automobiles displayed in Hollywood-style sets for their era at the new Backer Auto World Museum.

SAMPLE some distinctive Missouri wines at Canterbury Hill Winery, or bottle your own at Serenity Valley Winery.

SAVOR scrumptious dining at one of our great restaurants for a down home or uptown experience.

CAPTURE a sense of local history at the Historical Society Museum, or pay your respects at the Missouri Firefighters Memorial.

SMILE at the offbeat collection at Crane’s Museum in Williamsburg, and before you head out, stop by Marlene’s Restaurant. A pulled-pork sandwich and warm slice of pie will leave you grinning.

The National Churchill Museum features interactive displays that engage and educate visitors of all ages.

Autumn on the Bricks hosts live music, art, artisan food, wine and beer and a wild game cook off.

REVISIT the 1930s by sharing a shake made with locally made premium ice cream at Sault’s authentic soda fountain.

UNWIND at a Missouri top 10 inn, the historic Loganberry Inn, where Margaret Thatcher and other famous guests have stayed.

Backer Auto World Museum displays an impressive collection of 84 historic automobiles in Hollywood-style sets.

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Wonderful breakfasts and romantic accommodations await you at Loganberry Inn B&B.

Calendar of Events 43rd Annual Hatton Craft Festival Saturday, October 3, 9 -4  Throughout Hatton 175+ exhibitors with handmade items for sale: dolls, hand-painted china, paintings, pillows, wooden toys, florals, seasonal items, and more Autumn on the Bricks Saturday, October 10, 10 -5  Brick District, Fulton Regional art and food festival with live music, art, artisanal food, expanded farmers market, local wine, craft beers, cooking and art demos and a cook-off competition. arthousefultonmo.org/autumn-on-the-bricks/ 573-592-7733 Annual Victorian Christmas Sale Begins November 12 thru December National Churchill Museum 501 Westminster Ave, Fulton November 13: Kettledrum Tea 10 -2 , Cocktails and Food 5 -7 , all-day shopping 573-592-5369

Enjoy great wine and a great view at Serenity Valley Winery or Canterbury Hill Winery.

Celebrate the joy of painting, pottery, and creativity with weekly events at the Art House in Fulton’s Brick District.

Holiday Open House November 13 and 14, 10 -5  Downtown Fulton Enjoy shopping, carriage rides and live music.

Merchants will unveil their holiday windows. thebrickdistrict.tripod.com 573-642-7692

Come tour our seven historic Civil War sites on the Gray Ghosts Trail!

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Savor a Brown Cow at Sault’s authentic soda fountain.

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Benton County Missouri Fall Fun Your Way

Fall Events Octoberfest

Sat. October 10, 2015 — Cole Camp Cole Camp hosts its annual Oktoberfest, with a day of parades, German food, musical entertainment, crafters, artists, antique vendors, demonstrations of old time crafts, a classic and antique bicycle show, and more. Visit www.colecampmo.com for more info.

35th Annual Heritage Days

Sat. October 17, 2015-Sun. October 18, 2015—Truman Dam Visitors Center—Warsaw Celebrate our history with demonstrations from the 1800s at the Harry S. Truman Visitors Center and explore pioneer life on “the Bluff” by visiting a real village of the period that includes original buildings. This is a living history experience through the demonstrations of more than 80 crafts, trades, and lifestyles. See demonstrations by mountain men, log hewing, cannon shooting, rug hooking, outdoor cooking, dulcimer strumming, and more.

Then, visit the Warsaw Drake Harbor area where scores of modern contemporary crafters will display and sell their wares.

Christbaumfest Craft Show

Sat. November 21, 2015—Cole Camp Join us for the traditional German Christbaumfest (Christmas tree festival) with dozens of crafters and local businesses selling Christmas goodies during this all day affair. If you are looking for that special or one-of-a-kind gift, this is the place to visit and the time to shop.

Christmas on the Harbor

Sat. December 5, 2015—Warsaw The day starts off with a down-home Christmas parade. Next, kids spend the afternoon with a visit from Santa, and it all wraps up with thousands of Christmas lights and displays shining over downtown and the Harbor area.

Lincoln's 24th Annual Christmas Parade

Sat. December 12, 2015—Downtown and R-2 School—Lincoln Parade starts at 11 a.m. Activities at school start at 10 a.m.: Parade, chili/soup dinner, pictures with Santa, a large craft fair, food booths, treats for the kids and drawings for prizes.

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Harry Katz took this photo of a vintage Ford Mustang driving down a gravel road near Highway 40. Between Boonville and Rocheport, Highway 40 is a great route to experience fall foliage.

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SUNBURST YELLOW, burnt orange, fire red, and the gradual browning of leaves mark the coming winter and the peak of autumn here in Missouri.

It’s nearly impossible to predict a good season for fall foliage. It’s a complicated, scientific formula that involves a variety of chemicals naturally found in plants, but according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, cool nights and sunny days are the key.

In the Show-Me State, the hallmark colors of autumn begin to pop up as early as mid-September. Sassafras, sumac, and Virginia creeper are the first to change by shifting from green to yellow. By the end of September, black gum, bittersweet, and dogwood are changing colors, as well.

The peak of the season usually occurs around midOctober when the maples, ashes, oaks, and hickories change. These leaves are some of the brightest and most vibrant in the state.

Beginning in the northern part of the state and making its way south, Missouri’s fall colors are ephemeral, lasting only four to six weeks. While you can enjoy the fall foliage in every area of the state, the best places to see the colors are along rivers with views of forested bluffs and along ridges that offer broad vistas of forested landscapes. On the other hand, you could simply take a drive down one of the state’s many tree-lined country routes or find a wooded area in town—like an old neighborhood or cemetery—to take a stroll in.

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Just as the sun peaked over the horizon to illuminate the tall grass on this fall morning, Ron Kruger spotted this doe and took her photo at Millstream Gardens Conservation Area.

A 916-acre tract of land in Madison County, halfway between Fredericktown and Arcadia, the conservation area is primarily forest but features grassland and access to the St. Francis River, which includes twenty acres of shut-ins. To access the conservation area, take Highway 72 eight miles west of Fredericktown.

For more information, visit mdc .mo.gov, or call 573-290-573.

Taken at Shaw Nature Preserve just outside of St. Louis in October, this photo encapsulates the essence of what makes fall so beautiful in Missouri. Photographer David Coblitz had a wrapped canvas of this photo made for a hospital in Maryville, Illinois. Located at Highway 44 and Route 100 in Grays Summit, the nature preserve is open Monday through Friday, from 9 am until 4:30 pm, and on weekends, from 9 am until 5 pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children and seniors, and free for members. For more information, visit missouribotanicalgarden.org or call 636-451-3512.

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Author of and photographer for Historic Ozarks Mills, Mike McCarthy captured the Rockbridge Mill in southern Missouri during autumn.

Located in Ozark County, Rockbridge was once a thriving town but burned during the Civil War. After the war, it was rebuilt with this mill along Spring Creek. Eventually, the population dwindled until it was abandoned.

In 1954, the Amyx family started a fishing ranch there, which helped revitalize the area. You can still visit the Rainbow Trout Ranch today. Go to rockbridgemo.com or call 417-6793619 for more information.

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On a crisp November afternoon, Brian Schlindwein took this photograph of the Little Blue Trace Trail in Jackson County, just east of Independence. The 14.7-mile trail is accessible at the intersection of Blue Mills Road and Old Blue Mills Road. For more information on the trail, contact Jackson County Parks and Recreation at jacksongov.org or 816-503-4800.

Fall colors paint the forests near Lewis and Clark State Park in northwest Missouri. John Seals captured this maple tree up close as he was driving over a levee leaving the park in October. Lewis and Clark State Park is located at 801 Lake Crest Boulevard near Rushville. For more information, visit mostateparks.com or call 816-579-5564

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While walking through the Maple Park Cemetery at 300 W. Grand Street in Springfield, David Coleman was awe-struck by the brightly colored leaves that littered the cemetery walking paths. He remarked at how the autumnal palette had the power to transform something sad into something breathtaking. The cemetery is open to the public from dawn until desk. For more information, call 417-869-0217 or visit mapleparkcemetery.org.

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The Great Pumpkin Pyramid is a hallmark at Rombachs Farm in Chesterfield. David Coblitz took this photo in October, but the farm opens as early as mid-September. For more information on Rombachs Farm, call 636-532-7265, visit rombachsfarm.com, or find the farm at 18639 Olive Street Road in Chesterfield.

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David Coblitz caught this detail shot of pumpkins in October— the prime season to visit pumpkin patches in Missouri. There are pumpkin patches in every corner of the state. The tiny town of Hartsburg, population 103, even has its own pumpkin festival each year. The festival is October 10 and 11 this year.

Visit hartsburgpumpkinfest.com for more information.

Medical doctor-turned-photographer Henry Domke captured what Prairie Fork Pond looks like at the peak of autumn. Located in Callaway County, the Prairie Fork Conservation Area is a 711-acre nature area that serves the University of Missouri School of Natural Resources and the Missouri Department of Conservation as an educational resource. For more information on Prairie Fork, just north of Williamsburg, call 573-815-7900 or visit mdc.mo.gov.

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Many people, including the Travel Channel, consider Lemp Mansion in St. Louis to be one of the most haunted places in the United States. It operates today as an inn and restaurant.

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A Sampling of Missouri Haunts There is apparently something in our chemical composition that derives a perverse pleasure from being frightened by the supernatural. Belief in ghosts and the undead goes as far back as man himself, and Missourians are no exceptions. The colorful history of the Show-Me State—from the time of the first Native Americans and the days when the fur trade was king to the bitter conflict of the Civil War and the advent of the automobile—is rich with tales of otherworldly visitors, prominent and obscure, benign … and otherwise.

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The Hornet Spook Light

Some spirits reveal themselves as formless manifestations: a sudden chill in a closed room, an invisible pressure on one’s hand, or an eerie moan. Near the tiny community of Hornet, about six miles south of Joplin, a ghostly presence takes the form of an amorphous light that is capable of hurtling down a narrow stretch of road called the Devil’s Promenade. Witnesses testify that it can change color, size, and shape and divide itself into several smaller lights. Over the decades, it has gone by many names. To Missourians, it has come to be called the Hornet Spook Light.

Folklore accounts for most of the light’s origin stories: the spirit of an old miner ranging the area with a lantern, seeking his lost children;

a decapitated Confederate soldier, searching for his head; the spirits of a couple, whose forbidden love drove them to leap to their deaths.

According to one local legend, Native Americans first saw the light as they traveled the Trail of Tears from Florida to exile in Missouri and Oklahoma. The first written record dates to a publication, Ozark Spook Light, printed in 1881.

No one, however, has yet been able to provide a scientific explanation for the light. Reportedly, the Army Corps of Engineers, unable to determine the source, logged it as a “mysterious light of unknown origin.” Some have attempted to attribute it to swamp gas or the glow given off by decaying wood. The erratic behavior of the light has ruled out both explanations.

Others have claimed that it is merely the refracted light from cars on nearby Route 66—an impossibility because neither the road nor the cars existed when the light was first reported. For the present, at least, the Hornet Spook Light, which has been analyzed, photographed, and in at least one instance, shot at by a local farmer, must be categorized as an unexplained phenomenon that—thus far—has done no harm.

The Ozark Madonna

By nature, ghost stories are generally tragic, and so is the tale of the Ozark Madonna.

According to some accounts, in the 1930s, a teenage girl named Laurie May Comshaw married an older ne’er-do-well named John Maumsey. John proved to be a vio-

lent alcoholic, who took to beating his hapless wife. Laurie May suffered several miscarriages because of the beatings, but she finally managed to bring forth a healthy child—a son, whom she named Luke. During that time, John was serving a brief jail term.

When home once again, and uncontrollably drunk, John threatened to hurt or, in some versions, kill the child if Laurie didn’t give him money for liquor. In the ensuing struggle, the baby was knocked from her arms. Falling to the stone floor, he suffered a fatal head injury.

A shattered Laurie May buried her son behind their cabin, and the next day, she hanged herself.

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owner of a sawmill. All was bliss between them until the mill failed, and Albert took to drinking. He lost their house and moved Laurie to a ramshackle log cabin in the foothills, where she delivered a baby girl. One day, a drunken Albert threatened the child if Laurie didn’t quell her crying, and in trying to yank her from her mother’s arms, dropped the baby to the floor.

Brokenhearted, Laurie took to wandering the hills, sobbing for her lost child. Albert disappeared from the region, seeking to escape the shame of his unpardonable actions.

Since then, many have reported seeing the ghost of Laurie May Maumsey or hearing her inconsolable weeping, as she walks along the ridges of Ozark and Taney Counties, carrying her child in her arms. As the years passed, locals took to calling her the Ozark Madonna, and so she has been known to this day. As Bud Steed, author of Ozark Ghosts and Hauntings, advises: “If you are hiking the old ridge top trails through the Ozarks, you might possibly come upon the grieving ghost of Laurie May Maumsey and if you do, simply walk on by and leave her to her grieving in peace.”

In January 1875, a posse of Pinkerton detectives and local lawmen staged a raid on the house, based on the faulty intelligence that the brothers were home. The attack culminated in an explosion that crippled the boys’ mother and killed their young half-brother, Archie.

Jesse and Frank would take their bloody revenge, but seven years later, Jesse met his fate when gang member Robert Ford shot his leader in the back of the head.

The homestead still stands as the Jesse James Farm and Museum, where tourists can roam the grounds and tour the house. For twenty years, Jesse lay buried in

the yard before being reinterred at Kearney’s Mount Olivet Cemetery.

According to the Haunted Missouri website, unexplained sights and sounds still emanate from the house and the neighboring woods. Reportedly, hoof beats ring out in the night, accompanied by pistol shots and the muffled rumblings of men.

The ghost of Jesse James has been reported as far afield as Selma, Alabama, and Bardstown, Kentucky, but he and Frank appear most frequently in the old James farmhouse.

Doors slam on their own, and lights sometimes seem to move about when the house is locked. Faces appear in windows, and furniture

moves around on its own. A former historical interpreter at the farm once said that there is sometimes such a strong presence in the house that the guides themselves refuse to stay inside. She recalls walking into the house alone, and on entering Frank James’s bedroom, being followed by heavy, booted footsteps.

When her tour group later entered the house, they heard the disembodied steps, too.

In the words of Shakespeare’s Mark Antony: “The evil that men do lives after them.” If so, perhaps the James brothers still owe a debt that goes beyond time and the temporal concerns of the living.

According to Missouri legend, the ghost of Laurie May Maumsey walks barefoot through the hills of the Ozarks, grieving the loss of her only child.

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Jesse James and Friends

Perhaps no outlaw is as notorious as Jesse Woodson James of Clay County. After the Civil War, Jesse and his brother, Frank, cut a bloody swath from Missouri to Minnesota.

And when Jesse’s career was abruptly curtailed, stories arose of his presence after death.

Considerable violence occurred both in and around the farmhouse of Jesse and Frank’s mother and stepfather. In the early days of the Civil War, Union troops beat and hanged Jesse’s stepfather nearly to death in their search for Frank, who was riding with Quantrill’s Confederate guerrillas at the time.

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The Black Carriage of Overton

The vehicle’s door opened to reveal his late wife, deathly pale, dressed in black crepe, and staring straight ahead with sightless eyes. ahead with sightless eyes. As the crowd stared dumbfounded, the terrified groom walked woodenly to the carriage, entered, and sat beside his deceased wife, whereupon the horse drew its doomed passengers down the road and out of sight.

For well over a century, people have reported seeing the black horse and carriage, winding its way along the roads near what was once Overton Landing. Two lights illuminate its passengers, each dressed in clothing long since out of fashion.

But whether the specter haunts the roads for good or evil, no one can tell.

The Lemp Mansion

Haunted places dot the map of Missouri, but none is as infamous as Lemp Mansion. Both Life magazine and the National Registry of Haunted Places list it as one of the nation’s ten most haunted houses.

“The Lemp Mansion is a really rewarding place to ghost hunt,” says Betsy Belanger, the St. Louis mansion’s tour director. “Manifestations happen all the time.”

One characteristic that raises the Lemp Mansion above others is the house’s well-defined history. In

many cases, stories of those longdeceased residents who haunt a house tend to be apocryphal, born of legend, and “improved upon” by the creative and the gullible.

The Lemp Mansion, on the other hand, has a well-documented history, with just the right combination of fabulous wealth, dissolution, disaster, mysterious death, and suicide.

German immigrant Johann Lemp was notable for introducing lager beer to St. Louis in 1838. He was rewarded with phenomenal commercial success, and when he

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Overton Landing was once a small community of farms scattered along the Missouri River, just south of today’s Interstate 70. In his time, folklorist Bob Dyer, who died in 2007, was known to tell the tale of a curmudgeonly old couple who kept tavern there in an old house overlooking the river. When a wealthy traveler registered for the night, they determined to kill him for the gold and silver he carried. Urged on by his wife, the old man crushed his sleeping guest’s skull with a fire poker, after which the couple disposed of the body by tossing it unceremoniously into the Big Muddy.

They got away with the crime and built an impressive house with the proceeds. A short while later, however, the woman sickened and died, but not before eliciting a promise from her husband to never remarry.

Within the year, the old man broke his vow and wed a young widow. The night he brought his bride home, a number of the settlement’s rowdier set staged a shivaree—a noisy mock serenade, replete with catcalls, bells, horns, and the banging of pots and pans.

The groom stormed onto the porch, intending to give his unwelcome guests a dressing-down, when up the road came a jet-black horse, drawing a driverless black carriage, a lantern burning on either side.

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Overton Landing is near present-day Boonville and the Warm Springs Ranch, where the Budweiser Clydesdales live.

died a millionaire in 1862, his son William inherited Lemp’s Western Brewing Company. For a time, it appeared that he was destined to carve a permanent niche for the family.

In 1868, he purchased a splendid mansion, adding several rooms and making it the showplace that would come to bear the family name. By the late nineteenth century, the brewery’s revenues had climbed to $3.5 million annually—a fantastic figure for the time. The brewery occupied several city blocks and was turning out 350,000 barrels of beer per year.

Tragedy, however, struck early and unexpectedly. In 1901, William’s favorite son and chosen heir, Frederick, died of mysterious causes at age twenty-eight. It was a blow from which William never recovered, and three years later, he shot himself. His presence has been known to roam the labyrinthine halls and corridors of the house.

William Jr., generally known as Billy, took the helm, and, along with his beautiful young wife, proceeded to run through the family fortune.

Billy was thoroughly dissolute and, at one point, reportedly fathered a child by a mistress. The boy, who reportedly had Down syndrome, proved embarrassing to the Lemps and was kept locked in the attic. Referred to as the “Monkey Face Boy,” the child died young and supposedly haunts the house to this day.

Inevitably, William’s failure to maintain the business resulted in diminishing profits, and by the advent of World War I, the brewery was suffering. The final blow came in 1919 when the federal government introduced Prohibition. Billy closed down the operation and sold the entire brewery for a pittance. The following year, Billy’s sister, suffering from a marriage gone wrong, shot herself.

Depressed over the sale of the brewery, Billy followed his sister and father in death two years later, when he entered his home office and shot himself in the heart.

Billy’s brother, Charles, moved into the mansion, along with his Doberman pinscher, and lived the life of a recluse. Charles grew

increasingly morose with each passing year, and in May, 1949, he loaded a .38 pistol, shot his dog, and then himself. The mansion was sold as a boarding house and began to rapidly deteriorate.

Apparently, this is when the first reported sightings of the ghosts occurred. Phantom footsteps and knocking on the doors were heard throughout its halls. Existing tenants hurriedly left and new boarders became nearly impossible to find. One apparition in particular seems to have made his presence known to the tenants, in the form of a small, dapper man, wearing the clothes of bygone era.

The house was on the brink of demolition when it was bought for restoration in 1979. Construction crews proved as skittish as the boarders, as tools disappeared and unexplained noises occurred.

Today, the Lemp Mansion is a flourishing inn and restaurant, but the hauntings have not ceased. Both staff and guests report sightings of ghosts, the piano playing when no one is near, lights that turn on and off on their own, disembodied footsteps at all times of the day and night, and glasses that mysteriously fly through the air.

The Monkey Face Boy has been seen by passersby, staring out of the attic window. According to the Legends of America site, “Ghost investigators have often left toys in the middle of his room, drawing a circle around them to see if the objects have been moved. Consistently, when they return the next day, the toys are found in another location.”

Footsteps have been reported running up the stairs, followed by loud kicking on what had once been the Lemp office door. This, apparently, is the ghost of Billy, who—upon hearing the pistol shot that killed his father—ran upstairs and attempted to kick in the locked door. The room itself, where two of the Lemps took their own lives, is considerably colder than the rest of the house.

Betsy Belanger, who has worked in the house for twenty years, has seen countless manifestations and is an unshakable believer.

“You must remember that this is a spirit energy-filled house,” she says. “To this day, every so often something in the house startles me, and I am genuinely frightened.”

The mansion’s reputation no doubt acts as a strong magnet to attract business, but the comments of many visitors convince many to accept the possibility that something dwells within the mansion, and for whatever reason, cannot find rest.

A Haunted Heritage

Missouri’s history is rich in tales of the supernatural. Its towns and cities, farms and fields, and rivers and streams may harbor restless spirits from as far back as the earliest residents. While it’s relatively simple to deny the existence of such things as ghosts and ghouls, there are many who insist they see—and feel—the presence of Missouri’s wraiths. So, it might be wise to walk softly on the Overton roads at night, the stairways of Lemp Mansion, and the lonely ridges of Ozark County.

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Turn off of Route 179, and follow Route P through northern Moniteau County, down a plunging hill to where the blacktop ends. Unless you’re lost, you’ve arrived at Lupus. The city limit sign—if it hasn’t been stolen—signals your entrance into town. It decrees, “Lupus Population: 33,” which is more or less true at any given time. Lupus looks like many other small communities across the state, except for the fact that almost all of the eighteen frame houses in town are raised above the ground level. Many rest on above-ground basements, and one even towers fifteen feet into the sky on upended culvert pipes.

Cross the railroad tracks, and you’ll find the reason why Lupus’s homes have been raised: the Missouri River. Since the town was founded, floods have visited frequently and turned the streets into waterways. But since the houses have been raised, recent floods cause inconvenience but little actual damage.

Like many other small towns, Lupus has seen better days. Today, there are almost none of the many businesses that once thrived in the town’s heyday. On one of any number of slow days, Lupus is a pretty sleepy place. Few signs of life appear, save for the town dogs and cats and the animated sounds of wind chimes on nearly every porch. Equidistant from Columbia and Jefferson City, Lupus is just far enough away from every noisy place. That’s why some people have chosen to live here. However, it still remains beyond the reach of most progress; the residents have yet to see broadband internet service come to town.

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Flowers bloom at Jim and Sue Denny’s home on Walnut Street. The Dennys elevated and expanded their home after the 1993 flood, but they have lived in Lupus since 1986.

Just beyond the city limit sign, the Lupus Baptist Church is a simple country church with frame construction, bright white walls, a green roof, and arched Gothic windows. A small

vestibule shelters the entrance to this warm, welcoming place.

To get a sense of what Lupus was like in its best years, the church is the place to go. Show up on any

Sunday, and you will meet a congregation of churchgoers who have descended from earlier generations of Lupusians.

These kind folks still remember when Lupus was a thriving railroad town, lined with businesses and buzzing with activity. Here, people tell stories of the happy days they spent growing up in this village by the river.

“This town used to be wonderful!”

That’s what Patsy Cox, a member of one of the oldest families in Lupus, says. She recalls the times when the railroad stops provided the most exciting days of the month, the children ran around outside, and the neighbors socialized on porches. Her nostalgic description almost sounds like Mayberry.

The Lupus General Store, which still stands, kept the essentials in stock: fruit, bread, and other necessities. Nowadays, the store is a

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venue for frequent concerts and special events. The kids played in the street without a perceived need for parental supervision. And neighbors weren’t just neighbors; they had gone through too much together to be anything but close. Without the distraction of modern technology, they spent their time outside—just waiting for neighborly hellos and the latest town gossip.

Population-wise, Lupus, like much of rural small town America, has shrunk. Tim Redmond—a softvoiced, lean, tall man with a comforting gaze who served as the pastor of the Lupus Baptist Church until February 2015—rightfully observes that Lupus is a shadow of its former self.

Lupus sprang into existence in 1901 when the tracks of the Missouri Pacific Railroad were laid across the small valley shaped by Big and Little Splice Creeks. During its first three decades, the town grew and prospered. The main street was a bustling place. Along the railroad right-of-way was the depot, grain elevator, and stock pens. For a brief time—from 1908 until 1911—there was a tomato-canning factory. Just outside the town was the school, now long gone.

A newspaper, The Riverside Gazette, published for just a single year back

in 1908. And the tiny, brick bank building dates to 1903; it is now a ghostly ruin.

Once, according to church members, Lupus had two general stores, a druggist, the bank, a hotel, blacksmith, hardware store, two restaurants, a barber, and a livery and feed stable. Four trains a day—two passenger and two freight—stopped in Lupus, and river steamers still tied up at the town landing. Annual street fairs featured cattle shows, horse racing, and exhibitions and made for lively and exciting times.

It never got any better for Lupus.

Longtime Lupus residents know their once prosperous town has been sliding downhill inevitably for many decades.

The worst disaster struck in the late 1920s, when both sides of the town business district burned to the ground. Nobody knows exactly why.

Simultaneously, the Great Depression hammered the town. In the 1950s, the bank and school relocated to nearby Jamestown. The train stopped making stops in Lupus in the 1960s.

The old Lupus General Store shuttered in 1973.

In conjunction with these devastating events, the town population plunged with every passing decade.

In 1930, the population on the city limits sign would have read 185. By 1970, less than half that number, 68, were still there.

Through all this change and decline, the traditional community held together. These people were family. The elderly churchgoers who gather every Sunday at Lupus Baptist Church remember a town of solidarity and of friendship, united by blood or by neighborly property lines, a town of 1950s idealistic American charm.

In recent years, nearly all of the former residents have relocated to the

The Lupus General Store is at the heart of the town’s annual ChiliFest. Here, a few festival attendees mingle outside of the general store that is now a concert venue.

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The Lupus Baptist Church sits at 3855 Adams Street on a beautiful autumn afternoon. The church was founded in 1904, and many former Lupus residents worship here each Sunday.

Pastor Tim Redmond talks to the congregation at the Lupus Baptist Church. He was pastor for seven years before he resigned in February 2015 for personal reasons.

surrounding towns, such as California, Missouri, and Jefferson City.

The elderly church members— who now sometimes communicate on what they call “The Facebook,” supplemented with weekly phone calls and visits on Sundays after church—can’t fathom living here again. It’s too difficult and too far from essential services that older folk need. But they still return to go

to church and talk about the days when they did live here, and back then, they say that this town sure was something.

Inside the Lupus Baptist Church, it smells like pine needles, and the light streams through the plain glass windows, angling across the simple wooden pews. The Southern Baptist church has stood on the very same plot of land since 1904.

“And we thank you, God,” Tim says before the congregation of about thirty, “for this blessed day, and for this church, and for its survival throughout the floods and the years and the challenges that have come our way.”

After the service has ended, the church’s multipurpose room hosts spreads of fried chicken, deviled eggs, homemade mashed potatoes, and more. The church members sit around, talking about Lupus, what it used to be, and how, to them, it will never be again.

Sometimes the golden memory of old-timers is tarnished by what they must have thought was an alien invasion of strange and weird folks.

“This town was different before those damn hippies showed up,” is the way one resident put it. The “hippie invasion” referred to occurred in the midst of the countercultural movement of the late 1960s and 1970s that attracted many idealistic young people back to the land and to simpler, more tribal ways of living.

These folks “discovered” Lupus by way of the Missouri River, traveling in canoes much like the early explorers who first passed through this region. For these newcomers, Lupus seemed a charming place that, thank goodness, time and progress had forgotten. Lupus was a quaint but declining town by the Missouri River where real estate was cheap; a house could be bought for as little as a thousand dollars.

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It was like a magnet for a small contingent of the counterculture.

Soon bargain-basement vacant houses were bought up; old-timers and newcomers had to learn to coexist.

And despite dire proclamations to the contrary, they have, by and large, gotten along quite well.

Decades have passed since this new generation of Lupusians made this small river town their permanent home. Along the way, the “hippies” got permanent jobs, raised families, and learned to cherish the special qualities of Lupus in many of the same ways as their predecessors.

They’re now the old folks in town, wondering—like previous generations—what will become of Lupus after they’re gone.

Both groups have shared one very significant link in common: living cheek by jowl to the mercurial and sometimes terrible Missouri River.

Wandering into this captivating little town is a lot like wandering down

a rabbit hole. This town is a curious little place that mixes the past with the present and the constant presence of the Big Muddy to create a singular place with a big set of challenges.

Town clerk and former mayor Jim Denny will tell you: “A lot of water has passed through here since Lupus was first founded.”

The church’s Sunday school teacher and sweet-voiced wife of the former pastor, Linda Redmond puts it another way: “Lupus is a flood town.”

The Missouri River runs parallel to the Lupus homes, bubbling and brewing during times of weather fluctuations. When the air is calm, the river is, too. But Lupus is a town plagued by the very same river that provides the residents’ favorite pastimes: fishing and boating.

Ninety-three-year-old Jessie Garrett can’t bring herself to move too far from the river. She relocated to California, Missouri, but it took flooding in both 1993 and 1995 to coerce her.

This home on Adams Street in Lupus has been elevated because the town easily floods.

To her, the Missouri River was an important part of her childhood. She’s the oldest member of the Lupus Baptist Church, but she still remembers the vibrancy and excitement that came floating downstream when she was young. The adventure of the Big Muddy was more than enough for this small-town Missouri girl.

As she recalls her childhood, she sits on a folding chair in the church’s multipurpose room and gracefully folds her right hand over her left in her lap.

Her petite build is draped in a floral blazer and loose black slacks, and she sits with proper posture, framed by a window that overlooks her beloved girlhood stomping grounds.

While she looks out in the direction of the water and points with a nimble but firm finger, she talks about how much her children loved racing down to the bank to have their own imaginary adventures. Although they were never seriously injured, she always preemptively told them not to cross the railroad tracks and venture down to the water alone.

“It was too dangerous,” she says as she shakes her head. “It still is.”

Before 1993, when the great flood came, the scene in town was one of neighborly love. The residents understood which homes flooded first.

Instead of each family taking care of their own belongings, they all worked together to methodically protect each and every home as best they could.

From left, Louis Anderson, Robin Anderson, and Carrie Kiesling attend the Lupus Baptist Church.

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Wentzville residents Greg and Stephanie Holland along with their children Sophia, age six, and Theodore, age three, attend the Lupus ChilliFest.

Violinist Laura Billings rosins her bow for a performance with Dave & Dyno with the Roadkill Orchestra at the annual Lupus ChiliFest.

But the traditional town response to floods changed forever in 1993 when the greatest Missouri River flood of recorded history struck the Missouri River Valley. There were no old-timers who could ever remember a flood such as this. Not even the benchmark flood of 1844 matched the monster flood that struck Lupus in 1993.

Jessie reveals a hint of fear in her eyes when she talks about the ’93 flood. She says her recurring nightmare begins with someone in town telling her that the flood is coming.

Then, the waters rise in her home.

Each time, she isn’t ready for the pending disaster, and her heartbeat quickens with the pace of the current.

She says she feels her entire being losing control. As she recalls the memory, her eyes flicker with the image of helplessness. In the morning, she returns to wakefulness with the knowledge that her nightmare is more than just a dream; it was her reality.

“All these years later, and so many nights, I still feel like my whole life

could just be swept away,” she says.

The Great Flood of 1993 was a totally different kind of flood for which the traditional methods of readiness, such as stacking furniture and appliances on blocks, proved woefully inadequate. Every item on the first floor of every house in town was completely destroyed, including all major appliances, large items of furniture, and countless smaller keepsakes. Water stood in some houses for a month and reached ceiling height in one instance; the average depth was four feet.

In most cases, floors and walls of virtually all Lupus houses were ruined and required replacement. Lupus was then a small town of only thirtynine people, but it took twenty-three large dumpsters to carry out all the damaged property; the total amount of debris hauled away amounted to 153 tons.

In Jim’s opinion, the ’93 flood is when everything changed. There was physical damage, sure, and psychological damage, definitely. People no longer felt safe enough with their typical “put your stuff on the block” philosophy. Every rainfall came with anxiety. Every time the water rose, people panicked.

In a way, Jim thinks the ’93 flood ironically turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to Lupus.

Because of this flood, the town got a government grant to elevate nine buildings in the town. An equal number of houses were raised using other funds. The first floor of nearly every house in town is now at least a foot higher than the ‘93 flood. Since the project, anxiety over flooding has been significantly relieved.

The elevation project healed the town in other ways, too. Virtually all residents, old-timers and newcomers, came together to save Lupus’s future by pitching in to receive the grant and finish the elevation project. Jim Denny says that, no matter what previous differences might have existed, property owners whose homes were

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elevated after the 1993 flood have benefited in more ways than one. The real estate value of elevated houses in town has doubled.

With all that’s changed over the decades, one legacy of the counterculture is alive and well: the Lupus ChiliFest, a music and food festival that has been happening every October for the past thirty-three years.

Although the organizers do not advertise the event, word of mouth spreads the date around to devoted ChiliFest fans who want to come back year after year to hear free music, often on four stages, and eat the tasty chili. During the festival, Lupus becomes a tent city as hundreds of campers settle in to make a weekend out of the event.

This ability to throw a good party seems to be the town’s most singular skill set. When tribal-like gatherings are in full flight, there is a sort of Lupus magic afoot that can be quite captivating. There’s no place else quite like this quaint

little village by the Missouri River when this happens.

During the Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial celebrations, Lupus became a favorite stopover for the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles—the folks who built the replica keelboat and pirogues that journeyed up and down the Missouri River. Between 1996 and 2006, they pulled ashore at Lupus seven times—a record number of visits.

Not even the big riverside cities can come close to matching that number.

During each visit, the town would also present a crew member with its only award, the “Order of the Pink Flamingo.” Strangely, these awards came to be quite coveted by the recipients.

At seventy-two years old, Jim is now the chief “geezer” in terms of seniority among Lupus’s current residents.

“Lupus is a beautiful place to live the good life,” he says. “Our gardens can feed us; Lupus dirt is like pot-

ting soil. And the town is an almost tropically lush little spot that is just beyond the pale of the rat race. We are just modest people living by modest means who appreciate the fact that, on some days, you can’t even hear modern civilization in our little town.”

Residents like Jim say that’s why Lupus will remain their home through wet times and dry times.

This is a town of spirited faith, a town of slow, brittle change. To some, it is a good change.

To some, it’s been the kind of change that’s the slipping kind, the shrinking kind.

The people who resurrect this pintsized settlement along the Missouri after each and every natural disaster are resilient. And that resilience is rooted in an impassioned plea to keep their intimate way of life afloat.

This town is a pretty amazing place. That’s what they all say.

This year, Lupus ChiliFest is on October 3, but don’t tell anyone! It’s a secret.

Every year in October, the Ruth family gathers in Lupus to make handpressed apple cider.

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Celebrating our one hundredth issue!

When Greg and Danita Allen Wood stepped in to publish a nearly defunct magazine more than sixteen years ago, they had one goal in mind: to create a statewide publication that showcased the Show-Me State. At the time, such a magazine didn’t exist. Now, exactly one hundred issues later, and with more than 100,000 readers, we reflect upon more than a decade of work doing just that.

Over the past one hundred issues, with the spirit of discovery in us, we have told thousands of Missouri stories. When we think of the best ones, hundreds come to mind, but here we narrowed it down to just one hundred, ten in ten different categories: our top covers, the best of “Show-Me Flavor,” terrific outdoor escapes, the top ten “Made in Missouri” stories, our favorite artists, the best hidden gems, won-

From left, Danita Allen Wood, Ara Clark, Renee Kratzer, and Amanda Hinnant pulled many late nights at the Woods’ home launching the magazine.

derful homes, amazing rainy day retreats, awesome annual events, and fascinating moments in history.

In truth, we covered one hundred great things in February 2006 with the “Missouri Ultimate 100” issue, but this is an update on that, a more personal update because these are truly our favorites.

We’re taking pride in the work we’ve already done because, heck, we’ve made it to issue number one hundred. So here's to the next hundred issues and thousands more stories.

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The Covers When we looked at the past ninety-nine covers that adorn the walls of our offices in the Hotel Frederick in Boonville, we had a hard time choosing our best. Only Publisher Greg Wood and Editor-in-Chief Danita Allen Wood were here for every issue, so much of our staff leaned toward the new covers. It was also difficult because each one elicited a different emotion. The best December cover is markedly different from the best June cover. Nonetheless, these are the ones we chose. We also invite you to visit us anytime and

1. June 2010

take a look at the hall of covers.

While seeing award-winning Native American music group Brulé, photographer Marshall Meadows took this stunning shot. When we ran the cover, the group was performing in Branson, but Brulé is now based in Hill City, South Dakota.

You can still catch the band on tour, though. Visit brulerecords.com for more information.

4. April 2015 This spring, we ventured to Bakersville at the

2. August 2014

3. August 2003

Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company in Mansfield

Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the Beatles’

Commemorating Lewis and Clark’s expedition

to see how this mom-and-pop company went

first American tour and the time the group

west, we chose this photograph by Brett

from a simple seed provider to a full-on tourist

stopped at Pigman Ranch in Alton for a day of fun

Dufur to represent the fourth part in a

destination. Owner Jere Gettle’s Chevy Bel Air

in the Ozarks, we used this archival photograph

yearlong series Missouri Life did on the Corps

looks nostalgic, yet futuristic, in the replica of a

by Curt Gunther as our cover. Curt was one of the

of Discovery’s time in Missouri. Brett took the

nineteenth-century pioneer village.

few people that was actually there to document

photo at a reenactment in St. Charles.

the day George, John, Paul, and Ringo pretended they were Missouri cowboys.

7. October 2006 Our creative director Andrew Clay Barton

5. June 2013

6. October 2013

captured this photo of the Morrison Observatory

Longtime Missouri Life photographer Ron

For our first-ever photo issue, we held a

in Fayette. Andrew, along with our many great

McGinnis took this shot at the 2012 Missouri

contest among Missouri Life readers to see

photographers, is responsible for the look of

Rodeo Cowboy Association state finals in

what you had captured of Missouri. Subscriber

magazine, and that’s probably why this well-

Sedalia for an article on the rodeo life.

Alison Lovell came out on top with this picture

composed night-time shot was a staff favorite.

of Warm Springs Ranch outside of Boonville, home of the Budweiser Clydesdales.

10. February 2004 Again, Brett Dufur took this photo of a replica

8. April 2012

9. April 2011

pirogue used at a Lewis and Clark expedition

The Taum Sauk Trail is one of the more rug-

With this haunting photograph of a young

reenactment in St. Charles. The cover marked

ged and beautiful hiking trails in the state, and

reenactor, it’s no surprise this was our best-

the final chapter in our yearlong series on Lewis

photographer Matthew Looby did a great job

selling cover in the past hundred issues. The

and Clark, and it also coincided with the two

of capturing the spirit of what it’s like to take

150th anniversary of the Civil War’s start led

hundredth anniversary of the Corps of Discovery

on this awesome expedition.

to this special package.

leaving Camp Dubois for the first time.

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2. Springfield Cashew Chicken, August 2013 Unlike barbecue, we know who invented Springfieldstyle cashew chicken, a regional specialty that defines the United States’ melting-pot status. We visited with legendary chef David Leong in 2013 after he and his sons launched the restaurant Leong’s Asian Diner, continuing the tradition of fried chicken in Chinese food.

3. Assumption Abbey Fruitcakes, December 2000 Fruitcakes have become the butt of many Christmas

1. The Barbecue Issue, June 2009

jokes over the years, and with good reason. However,

The most traveled man we know, John Robinson,

when done right, a fruitcake can be a delicious

hopped all around the state trying the best barbecue.

holiday tradition. Nobody knows how to make a good

He left no stone unturned in this story that took him

fruitcake better than the monks at Assumption Abbey

to Rolla, Sedalia, Jefferson City, Concordia, Dexter,

in Ava. In fact, they have perfected the art over the

Holcomb, and, of course, the barbecue mecca that is

past thirty years of making fruitcakes.

Kansas City. The story not only served as a guide to the state’s best barbecue joints, but it also weighed in on the national barbecue debate. John wrote:

4. St. Louis-Style Pizza, August 2003

“Like pork steaks, barbecue is a regional

Nothing defines guilty pleasure more than St. Louis-

specialty. Everybody south of the Mason-Dixon line

style pizza, and nobody makes it better than Imo’s—

believes they have the best barbecue. Carolina.

home of the “square beyond compare.” Writer Spike

Georgia. Tennessee. Texans, bless ’em, are no

Gillespie visited the Kirkwood location more than

different, just more obnoxious about it. They think

twelve years ago to try the cracker-thin crust topped

they originated barbecue.”

with sauce and melted provel.

Show-Me Flavor There are so many great restaurants and chefs— professional and amateur—across this state. Over the years, our writers and photographers have had the privilege of tasting some the best food in the state, nay country, even if some are guilty pleasures. These are some of the stories that still tickle our taste buds.

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5. Morel Mushroom, April 2011

8. Native Norton, April 2006

One of the best parts of springtime in the Show-

Kansas City’s Doug Frost, one of the few people in the

Me State is mushroom hunting. Food writer

world to be become both a master sommelier and

Nina Furstenau explained how to find the best

a master of wine, riffed on Missouri’s state grape in

mushrooms, especially the ever-coveted morel. She

his former wine column. Although it’s nine years old,

also shared some of her favorite mushroom recipes,

every word still rings true: “Norton is the bomb. It’s

including one for morel pie and an intriguing one for

explosive, powerful, and messy.”

mushroom pâté.

9. Trout Season, April 2007 6. Christmas Cookies, December 2009

Missouri may not have the freshest seafood in the

December 2009 was one of the few times that

delicious than any ocean white fish. In fact, it would

a food story graced the cover of the magazine,

be hard to beat our tasty recipe for trout with bacon

and that was not without a lot of effort from our

and pine nuts.

country, but our river fish can be just as, if not more,

staff that worked tirelessly to put together this compendium of Christmas cookie recipes from “notable” Missourians, including our own calendar

10. Black Walnuts, December 2007

editor and the voice on the phone when you call

It was true eight years ago, and it’s still true today:

in, Amy Stapleton.

Missouri produces the largest harvest of wild black walnuts in the nation. In 2007, we explored what to do with the robust nut, including recipes that kind of

7. Goatsbeard Cheese, August 2006

made us wish we had more.

Goatsbeard Cheese company in Harrisburg was at the forefront of the artisan cheese movement, though it’s now hard to remember a time when grocery stores didn’t have a gourmet cheese section. We first visited the goat cheese makers in 2006, but we continually come back to them, as their cheese is always on our top ten Missouri ingredients list.

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Outdoor Escapes Missouri is majestic. It’s an all around natural beauty, and there are many ways to enjoy it. In fact, everyone on our staff has his or her own preferences, from hiking to cycling to riding horses. It was hard to choose the best places that we featured, but the ones that stood out, stood out because they showed us what great diversity we have right here at home.

1. Our Wildest Walk, October 2014 For the October 2014 issue, Greg and Danita Wood

5. Ha Ha Tonka in Winter, December 2003

ventured south of St. Louis to hike the Ozark Trail

Ha Ha Tonka State Park near Camdenton is

with Bill Bryan, director of Missouri State Parks. The

notable for its abandoned castle and scenic views

journey from Taum Sauk Mountain to Johnson’s

of the gorgeous rolling Ozark hills. This summer

Shut-Ins was rough terrain at times, but the beauty

destination is actually appropriate for every

was unmatched, as was the pride and satisfaction of

season. It’s especially worth visiting in the winter

9. Missouri River, June 2007

completing the fourteen-mile, daylong trek.

as we learned when Cathy Thogmorton showed

The Missouri River makes it into the pages of our

us how beautiful wintertime at Ha Ha Tonka was.

magazine in some form or another nearly every issue. However, we have never explored the

2. Floating the Eleven Point, August 2012

majestic Big Muddy as in-depth as when it became

6. Ledgestone Golf Course, October 2009

the subject of “River Revival,” a sixteen-page

Former editor Lauren Licklider traveled down to the southernmost part of the state to float and fly

In 2009, we visited the awe-inspiring eighteen-hole

renaissance as it gets cleaner and cleaner with each

fish on the Eleven Point River, uncovering one of the

course known as the Ledgestone Country Club in

passing year.

most well-kept secrets in the state: there are rivers

Branson. The destination is still a great place for

to float on outside of the Jacks Fork and Current.

those who like the great outdoors but would rather enjoy it from the comfort of a golf cart.

feature on how the river is seeing a recreational

10. Caney Mountain Conservation Area, June 2010

3. Sailing on Lake Stockton, June 2007

7. Big Spring, August 2000

places, but this time he really showed us a hidden

Lake Stockton is a true diamond in the rough in

Missouri is known for its springs, and we’ve seen

gem: the Caney Mountain Conservation Area near

Missouri. While many of our notable bodies of water

a lot of beautiful, natural springs over the past

Gainesville. The spot is still a great, little-known

are great for motorboats and jet skis, Stockton Lake

hundred issues, but nobody described the feeling

destination for hikers.

is a sailor’s sanctuary. The lake, built by the Corps of

of actually being there better than when Don

Engineers in 1970 to control flooding, is notable for

Cullimore reminisced on his childhood memories of

its lack of motorboats and its surplus of good wind.

Big Spring.

4. Squaw Creek, February 2015

8. Rocky Falls, April 2010

Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge near Mound

In the spring of 2010, King of the Road John Rob-

City is a birder’s delight, especially in the late winter

inson explored what he deemed to be the seven

as millions of geese stop there during their annual

wonders of Shannon County, but nothing stood out

migration.

as much as Rocky Falls, the fun summertime desti-

Again, John Robinson took us to some unexpected

nation near Eminence.

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Made in Missouri Since our first issue in April 1999, showcasing Missourimade products has always been a priority. And over the years, we’ve featured a variety of different items that were created right here in the Show-Me State. These are some of our favorites.

2. Germ X, December 2010 One of the most fun parts of this department is shedding light on the products many people know but don’t realize are from Missouri. Germ X is one of the best examples of that. Produced by Vi-Jon Corp in St. Louis, Germ X’s Show-Me State roots are why we choose it over Purell.

1. W.F. Norman, April 2013 This Nevada, Missouri, company is known around

3. Ava Goldworks, October 2012

the world for making pressed metal ceilings. In fact,

Since 2004, this Hannibal company has been

W.F. Norman has been doing the same thing since it

mastering the art of jewelery. Ava Goldworks has

was founded in 1898. Maybe, that’s why it could be

even been recognized nationally by the Jewelers

considered the go-to manufacturer for tin ceilings, a

of America CASE Awards for its exquisite

rare commodity today.

craftsmanship.

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4. Timberworks Toys, April 2011

7. Nasopure, February 2009

Timberworks Toys, based in Columbia, makes

Hana R. Solomon, a 1986 graduate of the University

9. Jerry Brown Wagons, February 2014

wooden toys that harken back to a simpler time.

of Missouri School of Medicine, developed a natural

Dexter resident Jerry Brown has been making

And to that end, all of the company’s products are

way to maintain nasal and sinus health for her

wagons for decades now and has served very

100 percent American-made, down to every last

patients in Columbia when she brought Nasopure,

famous clients, including the Walt Disney Company

fiber of wood.

a sinus rinse, to market. Sinus rinsing dates back to

and David Letterman. He makes custom wagons,

ancient times, and there are many options to choose

but he always has a couple already made in stock.

from today. However, Nasopure is our preferred

We wish we could say we helped launch his career,

method because of its homegrown roots.

but Jerry built his reputation for great work without

5. Temple Organs, December 2008 St. Joseph’s Temple Organs is one of Missouri’s un-

hitching his wagon to our star.

sung heroes. Outside of the church community, few people know this company, but it has earned a repu-

8. Rainbow Hammocks, April 2012

tation for quality since Frederick Cool founded the

On a hot Missouri day, nothing beats lounging in a

10. 360 Vodka, April 2008

company in 1953. His son David is now the owner.

hammock and reading a book, or magazine, so we

A product of the McCormick Distilling Company in

were pleased to find our state’s own hammock

Weston, 360 Vodka is an eco-friendly spirit that isn’t

maker in Ava. Rainbow Hammocks is the brainchild

just jumping on the green bandwagon. Its bottle is

of Mary Hoelterhoff, who founded the company

made from recycled materials, and for every bottle

because, well, she loves lounging in hammocks.

returned to the company, McCormick donates a

6. Missouri Casket Company, October 2013 One of the more unusual companies we featured in

dollar to a green charity. Since we covered the topic,

the past hundred issues, Seymour-based Missouri

the 360 line has expanded to include wacky flavors,

Casket Company is a family-owned business that

such as glazed donut.

specializes in making hardwood caskets, though they’ve made a few specialty caskets over the years—one from repurposed barn wood.

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1. Sidney Larson, August 2005

6. Lupus Garrett, August 2010

More than a decade ago, writer Lisa Groshong

Although he lived in Chicago for almost thirty-five

visited with Sidney Larson at his home in

years, Lupus-based artist Lupus Garrett made

Columbia. At that time, Sidney was eighty-two

his way home in 1999, so we can claim him as

years into his career and had retired from teaching

Missouri’s own small-town, pop art, photo collage

after fifty years at Columbia College. Although

mad man. How can we not take some pride in that?

Sidney died in 2009, his illustrious career—which includes studying under Thomas Hart Benton in the 1920s—is still celebrated at the Sidney Larson

7. Mike Wolf, October 2014

Gallery at Columbia College.

Mike Wolf is an interesting fellow to say the least, and his art is even stranger than his life, which he spends working as a professional artist in Los

2. Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, December 2008

Angeles, running a fireworks stand in Moberly, and helping oversee a microbrewery in Columbia.

Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky is almost a part of the Missouri Life family. Her artwork has been featured in the magazine many times because she

8. Louise Thies, August 2012

continually does outstanding work. In fact, she has

Camdenton artist Louise Thies does etchings

been named one of the top artists in the country

and paints portraits and still lifes. However, her

by the highly respected Early American Magazine

specialty is the French tradition of en plein air, and

for the past nineteen years. We truly believe that

her impressionist work is unmatched. You may say

her scrimshaw is unparalleled, even at the national

she’s Missouri’s Monet.

level, and that she is a true gift to this state.

9. Angela Walters, February 2013 3. Peggy Wyman, June 2007

Kearney resident Angela Walters has turned what

Macomb artist and owner of Studio Casa Cielo,

she calls “quilt therapy” into a full-on art form.

Peggy Wyman creates unusual objects with

Her quilts are part of the art quilt revolution, yet

the ancient art of pine needle basket weaving.

they’re still rooted in years of tradition.

Although they often don’t function as baskets, her works stand out and earn her national awards. Try finding baskets like these anywhere else.

10. Bryan Haynes, December 2013 Regionalism revivalist Bryan Haynes is a kindred spirit. With mural subjects like the founding of

4. Charles Strain, October 2001

Labadie and the building of the Gateway Arch, it’s

Charles Strain holds a special place in our hearts. He’s

obvious that Bryan shares our enthusiasm for this

not only an extremely talented bronze sculptor, but

state’s great heritage.

he’s also our editor in chief’s brother-in-law. See his sculptures, and you’ll know this isn’t nepotism.

5. David Spear, February 2009 Walk around downtown Columbia, eat at a restaurant, go into a few shops, and you’ll likely see some work of art by David Spear, a painter in the tradition of Regionalism. Although he’s influenced by the greats, his art stands out, and we know a David Spear when we see one.

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Missouri Artists Since the time of George Caleb Bingham and Thomas Hart Benton, Missouri has continually produced outstanding visual artists and superb crafts people. And in a hundred issues, we have featured many of these great artists.

These are just ten of our favorites, though we wanted to feature so many more. See our “Missouri Artist� story on page 26 for another one of our favorite artists.

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1. Wild Horses, February 2002 Writer Pat Smith and photographer Christina Dicken ventured northeast of Eminence to find the Midwest’s only pack of wild horses. Horses roamed free in Shannon County for years, but their habitat started shrinking in the 1970s, and the horses were in danger. However in 1992, a federal law was passed to protect the band of horses, and you can still venture down to Eminence to see them.

2. French Missouri, February 2013 Paw Paw French, or Missouri French, is a dying dialect of the French language that has been spoken in Missouri since before the Lewis and Clark expedition. A few years ago, writer Jim Winnerman and photographer Kevin Manning ventured to Old Mines to document one of the few places keeping the tradition of this language alive.

3. Diving at the Bonne Terre Mine, December 2002 Who knew some of the best scuba diving in the world was right here in Missouri? Bonne Terre Mine offers year-round diving and allows divers to discover a defunct 1860s lead mine that stays at a constant sixty-five degrees. It’s so cool we’ve featured it three times.

4. Bakersville, April 2015 One of the nation’s best heirloom seed companies in the country is right here in Mansfield. Aside from providing gardeners with a wide variety of unique seeds, the Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company has made itself into a tourist destination by building a replica of a nineteenth-century pioneer village that hosts gardening festivals each spring.

5. Purina Farms, June 2013 For this photo essay, Adam Williams ventured to Grays Summit to capture the magic of Purina Farms. At the farms, the pet food giant trains animals and regularly hosts shows, which feature cats, dogs, and horses.

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Hidden Gems One of our great pleasures is shedding light on the hidden gems of our state—the points of pride you never knew existed. Over the past hundred issues, we have discovered things that have even surprised us. With each issue, we continue to uncover hidden gems so that you might always learn something new about our great state.

8. Endangered Wolf Center, June 2001 For the past forty years, the Endangered Wolf Center in Eureka has been caring for, preserving, and reintroducing wolves into the world. It’s such an amazing place to visit and still a well-kept secret that we actually visited the center twice, once in 2001 and once ten years later.

9. Butterfly Houses, April 2008 6. Main Street USA, April 2007

Seven years ago, our creative director Andrew

In April 2007, King of the Road John Robinson

Barton Clay ventured to the Sofia M. Sachs But-

ventured to Marceline to explore the town where

terfly House, a division of the Missouri Botanical

Walt Disney was raised. During his trip, he visited

Garden in St. Louis, to photograph these winged

the real downtown that inspired Main Street USA

beauties. We discovered the state has three other

at Disneyland in California, the old Disney family

butterfly houses, too.

homestead, and the tree Walt used to dream under.

10. Boathenge, April 2009 7. Hall of Waters, August 2001

In the story “State Park Secrets,” we discovered

Built by the Works Progress Administration in 1937,

Boathenge, an oddball landmark along the KATY

the Hall of Waters in Excelsior Springs is definitely

near Cooper’s Landing in Columbia. There were

worth the trip. Greg Wood made the trip to this

a few other state park discoveries, including

one time bathhouse in 2001 to learn about its

petroglyphs at Washington State Park, but nothing

history and buy a bottle of its natural spring water.

stood out like this weird piece of art.

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Show-Me Homes “Show-Me Homes” has not always been a regular department in the magazine, but we’ve always been interested in the awe-inspiring places that Missourians have called home. Today, we still explore the amazing abodes that Missouri residents have built across the state.

Here are some of our favorites over the past sixteen years.

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1. Frank Lloyd Wright Home, October 2002

4. Ste. Genevieve Homes, August 2011

7. The Lodge at Timberstone Lake, April 2009

In the 1950s, world-renowned architect Frank

The spring of 2011 provided us with the rare

Using all reclaimed materials, Jerry “Brock”

Lloyd Wright built this Kirkwood Home for the

opportunity to explore the historic homes of

Brockmiller built a rustic lodge on a twenty-five-

Kraus family. Today, it is open for tours and home

Ste. Genevieve. Although the houses are usually

acre lake and two hundred acres of wooded land,

to a nonprofit that is dedicated to preserving this

closed off to visitors, the owners of these

just north of Hannibal near LaGrange. The building

amazing work of architecture, which is also one of

historic colonial homes opened the doors to

incorporates bricks from demolished nineteenth-

Frank Lloyd Wright’s few works in Missouri.

give us a sneak peek of what it’s like to live in an

century buildings as well as the materials from a

eighteenth-century house in one of Missouri’s

tin roof that formerly covered a neighbor’s home.

most historic villages.

2. Cave House, June 2010 8. Bugle Mountain, August 2009

In June 2010, we met the family that was turning a cave in Festus into a livable house. Although the

5. Firehouse Home, February 2014

At 14,535 square feet, the Taney County Castle on

Sleeper family has since moved out and the house

Last summer, David Cawthon learned the story

Bugle Mountain is large, not to mention opulent.

was sold to someone else, this underground

of how artist Kevin McGraw took Kansas City’s

The house features five bedroom suites, each with

abode is by far one of the most memorable homes

oldest fire station in the Crossroads neighborhood

its own private entrance and bathroom; a total of

we have ever visited.

and turned it into a house. While the building had

ten bathrooms; a conservatory; a craft studio; a

an interesting, hundred-year history, the modern,

recreation room; a library; maid’s quarters; and

industrial-looking home was perhaps the most

a gym, which features a whirlpool spa and sauna.

3. Shank Home, December 2013

impressive part.

In December of 2013, we toured the modern

9. Gingerbread House, June 2013

masterpiece known as the Shank Home, just outside of St. Louis in the suburb of Ladue. The

6. Waddell House, August 2008

Surrounded by lush gardens, the house at 121 West

1940s house was built by aspiring architect

Lexington’s Waddell House is a Victorian

Boulevard in Columbia looks like it belongs in a fairy

Isadore Shank, and today his children keep up the

masterpiece that was built alongside the Santa Fe

tale. In fact, it’s come to be called the Gingerbread

home in a way that would make their aesthetically

Trail in the 1840s. The home is occasionally open

House by locals, but the true story is less fantastic.

conscious father proud.

for tours when the city hosts a citywide tour of

The home was actually built in 1911 as a log cabin,

historic homes, and if you have the chance, the

and over the years, it gradually transitioned into

inside is just as impressive as the outside, as it is

the iconic look that it has today.

furnished with Victorian furniture and decor.

10. DAR House, December 2008 Roslyn Heights is the headquarters of the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

It’s also a gorgeous Victorian mansion built in the 1890s. During the Yuletide season, the group decks the halls and transforms the house into a home that looks as if were pulled straight from the Nutcracker. It is currently open for tours by appointment.

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1. Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, December 2008

5. Steamboat Arabia Museum, June 2001

9. Titanic Museum, October 2009

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City

Missouri might have not become the state it is

It’s endorsed by the Titanic Historical Society. It

is truly a world-class museum. A year after the

today without the nineteenth-century era of

was built by John Joslyn, who led an expedition

gorgeous Bloch Building was completed and

steamboat commerce. The Steamboat Arabia

to the ship’s site just two years after its discovery.

officially opened, we visited the museum. The

Museum in Kansas City celebrates that history

Plus, it features more than four hundred genuine

museum’s permanent collection is always free,

with a museum dedicated to steamboats and the

artifacts salvaged from the infamous ship’s

but it also features temporary exhibits that are

two hundred tons of cargo recovered from the

wreckage. Since the museum opened in 2006, it

well worth the price of admission.

steamboat Arabia, which sank in the Missouri River

has continually impressed Titanic fans of all ages.

The Titanic Museum in Branson is the real deal.

in 1856.

2. Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis, December 2000

10. Missouri State Penitentiary, February 2001

The Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis is worth making

6. Union Station Kansas City, April 2008

a pilgrimage to. The church was built in 1914 and

Union Station in Kansas City is somewhat like

you can walk through the prison yard, but it also might

has been continually fine-tuned since then; it

an indoor mall. However, most malls don’t have

help the ambience to take a tour of the 1831 prison if

is home to the largest mosaic installation in the

museum-quality exhibits, a science center, and

there’s a thunderstorm outside. We visited the oldest

Western Hemisphere. The structure is still home

annual festivals in addition to great shopping

operating prison west of the Mississippi in 2001 before

to a Catholic parish, so visitors must work around

and restaurants. To that end, most malls aren’t in

it was a tourist attraction but have since returned to

the mass schedule. However, there is nothing else

historic, turn-of-the-century train stations, either.

take advantage of the history and ghost tours.

It’s great to visit the Missouri State Penitentiary when

like it in the state.

3. Churchill Museum Fulton, December 2013

7. Coco Key Water Resort, December 2014 When the weather outside is frightful, the water

Do you know where Winston Churchill gave his

slides at CoCo Key Water Resort in Kansas City

historic Iron Curtain speech? If you answered

will be delightful. However, if there is lightning,

Fulton, you are correct. To commemorate the

the indoor water park does shut down for safety

British prime minister’s trip to the small Mid-

reasons. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be

Missouri town, Westminster College built a

floating down the Coconut Grove Adventure River,

museum that features a large section of the Berlin

relaxing in the Palm Grotto, or racing down the

Wall, an original Christopher Wren church that

slides of Pelican Perch when it’s raining, snowing,

predates the London Fire, and loads of Churchill

or even hailing outside.

memorabilia and artifacts.

4. Glore Psychiatric Museum, February 2013

8. World War I Museum, October 2011 From the outside, the National World War I

Filled with about 3,300 objects from a 130-year-

Museum at Liberty Memorial in Kansas City looks

old state hospital used for mental health

iconic; it is marked with an Egyptian Revival-

treatment, the Glore Psychiatric Museum in

style monument built in 1926. On the inside,

St. Joseph is not your typical museum. This award-

the museum, which was built in 2006, is just as

winning attraction features exhibits that range

impressive. In fact in 2014, Congress recognized

from the macabre, like a display of 453 nails that

the museum and memorial as the national World

one patient swallowed, to the inspiring, like the

War I museum and memorial. Today, it still stands

pottery, paintings, drawings, and other artwork

as one of the nation’s best history museums.

that patients used to express themselves.

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Rainy Day Retreats Almost everything is enhanced by sunshine, but there are some places that are fine rain or shine. We’ve been everywhere from art museums to amazing malls, and these are some of the best places for indoor activities that we found.

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Annual Events Each issue of Missouri Life features more than one hundred events. In every “All Around Missouri” calendar section, we try to showcase the best festivals, fairs, and other happenings that the state has to offer. These are the times, however, that we explored outstanding annual events in-depth, giving the noteworthy events the full Missouri Life treatment.

1. Missouri State Fair, August 2013 For the Missouri State Fair’s one hundredth anniversary, we sent writer and humorist Alan Brouliette and photographer Notley Hawkins to Sedalia to get a new perspective on the fair. From visiting livestock shows to exploring the carnival, they truly captured the essence of the event.

2. True/False Film Fest, February 2014 Since 2004, the True/False Film Fest has gained a reputation as one of the best film festivals in the nation. For the tenth anniversary, editor Evan Wood and photographer Harry Katz soaked in the sights and sounds of the documentary festival to find out how watching movies can become a four-day party.

3. Oktoberfest Hermann, October 2004 More than a decade ago, wine enthusiast Katherine Rohlfing reminisced on her first Hermann Oktoberfest.

She shared her memory of taking a train from Kansas City to the heart of Missouri wine country to celebrate with German music and transcendental vistas of the fall foliage along the Missouri River.

4. Old-Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival, June 2001 The Old-Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival is much more than a music festival. That’s why we covered it back in 2001, and that’s why we featured it again in our 2015 guide to music festivals. Each year, the West Plains fest not only brings in the best bluegrass, country, and fiddle music, but it also features craft demonstrations, cook-offs, and more.

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5. Homecoming, October 2007 Although the University of Missouri finally admitted that it didn’t host the nation’s first homecoming celebration, homecoming at Mizzou and the other universities across the state are still our favorite excuse to act like college students.

We explored the unique traditions all Missouri’s colleges offer, from Northwest Missouri State to Southeast Missouri State.

6. Bushwhacker Days, June 1999 For more than fifty years, Bushwhacker Days has brought history to life and paired it with a fullon festival, complete with live music, a parade, carnival rides, and more. With all this Nevada, Missouri, celebration has to offer, we had to feature it in one of our first issues.

7. Waverly Apple Jubilee, August 2005 Waverly is home to the official state apple-judging contest and has been since the director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture designated it so back in 1989. We explored the festival ten years ago and learned about its endearing Apple Pan Dowdy Group—an adorable group of volunteers that bake hundreds of apple dumplings each year.

8. Daniel Boone Pioneer Days, August 2009 In the summer of 2009, our resident philosopher W. Arthur Mehrhoff went to the Boonesfield Village in Defiance to experience the Daniel Boone Pioneer Days and reflect upon what Daniel Boone means to Missourians in the present.

10. Fredericktown Azalea Festival, April 2012 In 2012, Fredericktown hosted its fiftieth Azalea Festival. The tiny festival is still going strong and

9. Steve McQueen Days, April 2008

has grown to become a four-day event that fea-

Although Steve McQueen was not born in

tures more than one hundred vendors, car shows,

Missouri, he spent much of his youth in Slater, and

live music, and more. Fredericktown is so proud

we claim him as an honorary Missourian at least.

of its festival, the main city park is even named

In fact, his boyhood hometown still celebrates his

Azalea Park. The festival will be entering its fifty-

time here each April.

fourth year in 2016.

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Moments in History Missouri history plays an important role in our magazine and always has. History stories tend to be some of our regular readers’ favorites and some of the most fun to work on. Over the years, we’ve uncovered some pretty amazing stories from Missouri’s past, including Missouri’s role in the Revolutionary War, the time Missouri almost went to war with Iowa, and the sad saga of the Trail of Tears.

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1. 150 Years of Civil War, April 2011

3. Trail of Tears, August 2005

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the

Armed with a tent, Army MREs, and his hiking boots,

7. Salt Creek Cemetery, October 2014

outset of the Civil War, we dedicated more than

writer and photographer Adam Scott Williams set

In the Halloween spirit, we uncovered some

twenty pages to remembering the War Between

out in October 2004 to hike the entire Missouri

cemetery secrets. For one story, we sent writer

the States. This feature was broken down into

section of the Trail of Tears. Although he did not

Wade Livingston to investigate a mysterious shared

multiple sections where we thought about what

complete the trek due to a health issue, we featured

grave at the Salt Creek Cemetery just outside

the Civil War means to us today, experienced

the first part of his journey. He spent the first night

of New Franklin. What he found was revealing:

a reenactment firsthand, met a company that

of his hike in Jackson, Missouri, which was named

It was a case of mistaken identity. Two cousins,

makes Civil War movies, relived the first land battle

to honor the very president who signed the Indian

Williams Collins and Alfred Carter, were shot down

in Missouri, and visited a new museum wholly

Removal Act, which resulted in the expulsion of

in the road nearby on September 12, 1864, simply

dedicated to the Civil War in Missouri.

approximately 100,000 Native Americans.

because they looked like they could be member’s of “Bloody” Bill Anderson’s ruthless gang of Confederate guerrillas.

2. Lewis & Clark, February 2003

4. Slave Cabins, February 2012

In February 2003, we began a yearlong, seven-

In “The Slave Cabins of Little Dixie,” writer Porsche

part series on the Corps of Discovery and, more

Moran made her way to the Pleasant Green

8. Miles Davis, February 2002

specifically, Lewis and Clark’s time in Missouri. This

Plantation in Pilot Grove to spend the night in what

When the Missouri History Museum did a

in-depth series of stories spared no detail, featured

was once a slave cabin. During her trip, Porsche

retrospective on jazz legend Miles Davis, we

stunning photography throughout, and culminated

was faced with the fact that if she were born just

leapt at the chance to tell the story of his time in

with our full-length book Lewis and Clark in Missouri.

130 years earlier she, too, would have been a slave.

St. Louis, his meteoric rise to the top of the jazz

The first part of the series featured a map by James

In the process, she also reminded us of this dark

world, and his legacy as one of the greatest

D. Harlan that plotted every point along the Missouri

chapter of American and, specifically, Missouri

musicians and composers of all time.

River that Lewis and Clark stopped and included

history: “These buildings should be preserved so

dates and details from writer Brett Dufur.

the stories of the slaves that inhabited them can continue to be honored, lived, and breathed.”

9. Pony Express, February 2010 In “Running Hogs and Running Ponies,” writer B.J. Alderman honored the 150th anniversary of

5. The Honey Wars, February 2008

the Pony Express’s first run out to Sacramento,

More than 160 years after it happened, we revisited

California, by revisiting how the parcel post service

one of the most bizarre chapters of Missouri history:

established itself in St. Joseph. However, she not

the time we almost went to war with Iowa. Although

only included the stories of businessmen William

regional pride may lead to some heated debates

Russell and William Waddell, but she also explored

between Missourians and Iowans, nothing compares

why the United States needed something like the

to December 7, 1839, when thousands of militia men

Pony Express at the time and looked at the lives of

glowered at each other across the state line, waiting

the riders that made the journey west.

to resolve where the official border was.

6. Revolutionary War Battle, April 2005

10. Native American Civil War, August 2008 Of all the tragic stories that emerged from the Civil

For the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Fort San

War, the story of Native Americans squaring off

Carlos, we revisited this little-known Revolutionary

against each other in southwest Missouri stands

War battle. Fought on May 23, 1780, it was the only

out. Although it’s not widely known, during the

battle in the war for US independence fought in

First Battle of Newtonia, troops on both sides had

what would become Missouri. Fort San Carlos was

Native Americans in their ranks. The battle resulted

torn down in 1819, and the only physical reminder

in a Confederate victory, and Confederate General

of it is a bronze plaque at the St. Louis Courtyard

Thomas C. Hindman said the Native American

Marriott Downtown, located on Market Street.

troops displayed great bravery.

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FINDING HER PLACE:

KELLY MARSHALL YOU NEVER KNOW WHERE LIFE WILL LEAD. IT COULD BE TO A FARM.

BY MARTIN W. SCHWARTZ PHOTOS BY HARRY KATZ

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IF SOMEONE HAD TOLD Kelly Marshall she would someday be not only a farm wife but also an advocate for family farming, she likely would not have believed them.

“I did all the nerdy stuff in high school,” Kelly says of her school days in Gallatin, a town of about 2,000 people located in Daviess County in the northern part of the state. Although her father was a large animal veterinarian and they had “ten or so cows in the backyard,” Kelly didn’t consider herself part of the agriculture community. She was more into band, choir, school plays, science teams, and cheerleading.

When she left home to attend college in Springfield, she was looking for change.

She began with the name of the college.

“It was Southwest Missouri State University when I started, and it changed to Missouri State a year or two after I finished school. I claim that (victory) because I stood there with petitions and wrote letters to my senators,” she says, only half joking.

“It was exciting.”

While earning a degree in early childhood education, Kelly had no intention of ever going back to rural Missouri.

“Springfield was the biggest city I’d ever lived in,” she says. “I wanted to try something new. I wanted to travel. I never thought I’d be able to do that as a farmer’s wife.”

Kelly laughs now at her naïveté. Her life would certainly change, but not in the way she had anticipated.

WELCOME TO FARM LIFE Years before—when she was five years old, in fact—she met Brian Marshall at Sunday school.

“He is older than I am so he was in college when I was in high school,” she explained. “We dated a little in my senior year and then off and on in college. We got married right as I was graduating from college.”

Brian owned land near Cameron that he farmed with his father, Dennis, and a number of full-time and part-time employees.

In 2004, following their marriage, Kelly found herself once again upstate, where she taught for three years before the birth of the couple’s first child, Brett. A daughter, Anna, followed. And then the Marshalls decided to foster a child they plan to adopt this year.

Kelly and Brian decided she’d use her teaching experience to home school the children. Since she was no longer working outside the home, she took the opportunity

to become more involved in the farm.

Marshall Farms is roughly 4,500 acres of corn, wheat, soybeans, and what Kelly calls a “smattering” of backyard livestock, including goats, sheep, and chickens. The farm supports Kelly and Brian’s family, as well as Brian’s parents.

“I hadn’t been raised to drive tractors and be a part of the farm in that way,” she says.

“I really struggled at first to find my role in being part of the farm family.” The couple became involved in Young Farmers I hadn’t been raised to drive tractors and be a part of the farm in that way. I really struggled at first to find my role in being part of the farm family.

—Kelly Marshall

Marshall Farms is situated on roughly 4,500 acres of land near Cameron. The farm supports Kelly and Brian’s family, as well as Brian’s parents. Daddy’s Tractor is a blog Kelly created to share her life on the farm and discuss complex agriculture topics.

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Ask your questions and join the conversation at findourcommonground.com

I think we’ve entered a whole new culture. It’s not just food, it’s everything moms do. It’s a whole generational outlook. I get that.

—Kelly Marshall

Kelly draws on her teaching background to home school her children. Home schooling the children and working from home allowed her to find her niche as the voice of Marshall Farms.

and Ranchers Conferences sponsored by Missouri Farm Bureau, and Kelly says it was at these conferences that other farm wives reached out to encourage her participation: “I heard this message of, ‘Share your story.’ I’ve always enjoyed writing and I felt like that was something I could do from home—be a mom like I wanted and still be contributing to agriculture and be a part of the farm.”

FINDING HER VOICE Kelly started a blog that she admitted she initially “floundered” at. A national conference in 2012 gave her the information, focus, and confidence to try something new.

On her way home from the conference she came up with the idea for a new blog: Daddy’s Tractor—Our Life on the Family Farm.

“I’ve always enjoyed writing but I never

had any great idea to write about,” she says.

“I’ve really found my niche in blogging.”

In five hundred words or less, Kelly draws on her teaching background to break down complex topics pertaining to agriculture. She approaches agriculture in a nonconfrontational way to help those searching for food knowledge from a reliable source.

“I’m not trying to convince anyone who is marching against Monsanto that they’re wrong,” she says. “I just focus on talking to other moms who are at the grocery store making the same food decisions I’m making. I want to give them information that is real and comes from a farm.”

Kelly also volunteers with CommonGround (findourcommonground.com), a program focused on connecting farmwomen with consumers to talk about their food.

She and CommonGround share the goal of showing people the faces behind agriculture.

“Yes, we have big tractors, large combines, but this is just my husband going to work every day,” she says. “We are making choices for our farm based on what is good for our family, our kids, and keeping

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the ground productive so it will serve our children.”

Kelly says she understands the debate over genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food but feels the discussion frequently goes beyond what is the “better” choice in terms of the foods people are feeding their families.

“I think we’ve entered a whole new culture,” she says. “It’s not just food; it’s everything moms do.

“I wouldn’t do anything but buy the very best car seat for my child, and I will keep him rear-facing until he is three years old because that is the best thing for my child.”

Mothers take that a step further by demanding organic, non-GMO foods and thinking they are somehow healthier and safer for their children, Kelly says, but they aren’t. “It’s a whole generational outlook. I get that. I’m a mom and nothing is too good for my child.”

Kelly refuses to speak negatively about the farmer who is selling “natural” or “organic” products because she recognizes the motivation. “They’ve created a business plan, and it’s a brilliant business plan. The thing that is difficult is, that by saying your product is safe, you’re implying that mine is not. That’s the battle we face.”

Products from Marshall Farms go to market just down the road in Kansas City. Soybeans are used in biodiesel fuel or animal feed, and corn is sold to Ingredion, an ingredient provider for food, beverage, brewing, and the pharmaceutical industry.

The young girl who could never see herself returning to a small town is now traveling to more places than she could have ever imagined, and she is educating in a much bigger classroom than she pictured while in college. Her voice is one of an experienced member of a rural farm family: “Farmers are real people. We’re moms and dads and families out here working at a difficult job to make a living and provide safe and affordable food for families, not because we want to get rich, but because it’s a calling. If you’ve ever met a farmer, you will know that about them. This isn’t a career or a job; this is a lifestyle farmers believe in.”

Keep up with Kelly on her blog at daddystractor.com.

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Missouri Life

2015

BED-AND-BREAKFAST

– GUIDE –

WHEN VACATIONING in Missouri, you have many options when it comes to lodging. The state has historic hotels, luxury resorts, and even bargain motels. However, for a true downhome experience, Missouri’s bed-and-breakfasts offer a distinct way to stay in and explore our quaint towns and lively cities.

For our 2015 bed-and-breakfast guide, we’ve found three bedand-breakfasts that are for sale, so you could potentially be the innkeeper.

We’ve also shared a list of all of the members of the Bed and Breakfast Inns of Missouri. To become a member of this organization, inns must meet the following hospitality requirements: Inns must be clean. Inns must be wellmaintained. Inns and services must be accurately portrayed in brochures, on websites, and in advertising. Guest privacy must be ensured. And hosts must be friendly, hospitable, and courteous.

If they’ve met the standards of the Bed and Breakfast Inns of Missouri, we have no doubt that these inns are among the best places to stay in the state.

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G I V E S N E W M E A N I N G TO T H E T E R M “ P R I VAT E S C R E E N I N G.”

Whether you’re looking for a romantic B&B or a luxurious spa retreat, Missouri is the perfect setting to unwind and escape. Your private fall screening is waiting for you in the Show-Me State.

Enjoy the serenity.

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BE Your OWN INNKEEPER These Missouri bed-and-breakfasts are for sale.

BY JONAS WEIR

Defianc

The Inn at Defiance

DEFIANCE is located in the oldest wine producing region in the United States: the Augusta AVA, which was the first nationally certified American Viticultural Area. And the Inn at Defiance is located right in the middle of the party. The bed-and-breakfast is right across the street from Yellow Farmhouse Winery and just about a mile away from Chandler Hill Vineyards, Wine Country Gardens, and The Trail Smokehouse.

Additionally, the Inn at Defiance is a getaway for cyclists. It’s just a block away from the KATY Trail, and down the road are Katy Bike Rental, The Defiance Roadhouse Restaurant, Robin’s Nest on the Katy Trail, and Terry & Kathy’s Tavern—all hot spots for riders on the cross-state trail.

For more information on the bed-and-breakfast, visit thedefianceinn.com or call 636-987-2002. The asking price is $650,000. If you’re interested in buying the property, contact Scott Sacco at 636-229-8571.

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The Dickey House ALTHOUGH the Dickey House looks lavish, it was built and furnished for about $3,000, according to current owner Larry Stevens. Then again, a dollar went a lot further one hundred years ago.

the bed-and-breakfast it is today. The couple put in a lot of work to restore it to its Vic-

Ste. Genevieve

torian glory, including building a new cottage and entirely renovating the carriage house.

Somewhere Inn Time

For the past seventeen years, the Dickey House has been the Stevens’ passion project.

However, Larry says it’s time for a real retirement, as he’s struggled with health issues recently. The asking price is $699,000, more than what Dickey built it for but a fair price

LOCATED in the heart

of the

the home in 2007 right before the previ-

in the current market. Visit dickeyhouse.com or call 417-859-5478 for more information.

Ste. Genevieve—a National Historic

ous owner put the house on the market.

District—Somewhere Inn Time's setting

Both Missouri natives, the Scheels were

begs the question: what time is this?

attracted to the river community’s small-

This quaint bed-and-breakfast, built in

town charm and rich, 280-year history.

1923, is just a walk away from the eigh-

However, with four grand bedrooms,

teenth-century homes that populate the

a patio, and courtyard, the house is re-

oldest colonial establishment in Missouri.

markable in a remarkable town.

However, this home features modern

The asking price for the house is

amenities, such as high-speed internet,

$410,000. If you’re interested in buying

TV, a salt pool, a hot tub, and more.

the house, email Michael Wardlaw at

The current owners, Gary and Mary Scheel, serendipitously fell in love with

mwardlaw@trophypa.com or give him a call at 855-573-5263.

COURTESY OF THE INN AT DEFIANCE, THE DIKCEY HOUSE, AND SOMEWHERE INN TIME

Built in 1905 by Samuel N. Dickey, this gorgeous Greek Revival mansion stayed in the Dickey family until 1970. Larry and his wife bought the house in 1998 and turned it into

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Bed and Breakfast Inns of Missouri The only place where you’ll find Inspected and Approved member inns at locations statewide.

THE INN S T.

G E M M E B E A U VA I S

Relax in a spacious suite with a private bath and dine in our classic French cuisine restaurant

HISTORIC LODGING PRIVATE BATHS FULL BREAKFAST CIRCA 1848

www.bbim.org

BBIM Gift Certificates Are Available

800-818-5744 info@innstgemme.com

78 N. Main Street, Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670 www.stgem.com

Located in the heart of Missouri wine country. Experience small town charm and hospitality at our historic inn while enjoying amenities you expect to find in a fine hotel.

1017 Maupin Ave. | 573-237-8540 innkeeper@centralhotelnh.com | www.centralhotelnh.com

The Inn at Harbour Ridge Osage Beach • 573-302-0411

www.HarbourRidgeInn.com

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Bed-and-Breakfast Guide 2015 Garth Woodside Mansion B&B

NORTHWEST INN AT CLOVER HILL 10639 Route YY, Sumner 660-856-3648 or 660-412-1995

MARYDALE INN 17287 232nd Street, Jameson 660-828-4541

NORTHEAST BLUE ROSE BED AND BREAKFAST LODGE AT GRANT'S TRAIL

12533 Route 79, Clarksville 573-242-3464

4398 Hoffmeister Avenue, St. Louis

ST. LOUIS

314-638-1384

BRASHEAR HOUSE B&B NAPOLEON'S RETREAT

1318 E. Normal Street, Kirksville 660-627-0378

GARTH WOODSIDE MANSION B&B

BOONE'S LICK TRAIL INN

1815 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis

1000 S. Main Street, St. Charles

314-772-6979

636-947-7000

BRICK INN BED & BREAKFAST

PARK AVENUE MANSION BED & BREAKFAST

516 W. Third Street, Washington

2007 Park Avenue, St. Louis

636-390-3264

314-588-9004

11069 New London Road, Hannibal 573-221-2789

LODGE AT MARK TWAIN LAKE 20884 Route 479, Stoutsville 573-672-3230

DEBOURGE HOUSE 119 Johnson Street, Washington

MAIN STREET BED & BREAKFAST

SOUTHEAST

636-399-0466

Main and Center Streets, Hannibal 573-406-3892

PHILLIPS PLACE

ELVES MANOR

BELLEVUE BED & BREAKFAST

4149 W. Pine Boulevard, St. Louis

312 Bellevue Street, Cape Girardeau

314-568-0236

573-335-3302

FLEUR-DE-LYS MANSION 3500 Russell Boulevard, St. Louis

DRAGONFLY-IN BED AND BREAKFAST

314-773-3500

16251 Route 21, Ironton

705 Jackson Street, Macon 660-385-2774

REAGAN'S QUEEN ANNE

573-631-6401

313 N. Fifth Street, Hannibal 573-221-0774

INN AT DEFIANCE

125 Defiance Road, Defiance

INN ST. GEMME BEAUVAIS

RECESS INN

636-987-2002

78 North Main Street, Ste. Genevieve 573-883-5744

203 E. Main Street, Ethel 660-486-3328

Source: Bed and Breakfasts Inns of Missouri, BBIM.org

LINDENHOF BED & BREAKFAST

5596 Walnut Street, Augusta

NOSTALGIC PLACE

636-228-4617

300 S. College Street, Arcadia

573-546-1201

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FOR SALE Mizzou’s own bed and breakfast

Classic Craftsman in Thayer, MO The Perfect Place to Raise a Family

$89,900

Five luxury suites

Could also be a vacation home.

Mark Twain National Forest is nearby.

Access to these scenic waterways: Bryant Creek, Jack’s Fork, Spring River, Current River, Eleven Point, Warm Fork all within 30-40 minutes.

Some as close as 2 miles—Spring River

For More Information & Images: https://rebelquilter.wordpress.com/ Or call:

Gourmet breakfast Walk to Columbia’s downtown shops, restaurants Steps away from MU’s campus

Operated by the MU College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Rated No. 1 Bed & Breakfast in Columbia, Mo. – TripAdvisor.com

Make a reservation today!

573-443-4301 gatheringplacebedandbreakfast.com

417-274-1561 MLS#60007054

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PLAIN & FANCY BED AND BREAKFAST

RED BUD COVE

SU CASA B&B

162 Lakewood Drive, Hollister

9004 E. 92nd Street, Kansas City

11178 Highway 72, Ironton

417-334-7144

816-965-5647

573-546-1182

WALNUT STREET INN

SUNSET ACRES BED & BREAKFAST

SOMEWHERE INN TIME B&B

900 E. Walnut Street, Springfield

1896 Route OO, Odessa

383 Jefferson Street Ste. Genevieve

417-864-6346

816-682-2076

573-883-9397

WHITE RIVER LODGE

TERRACE AVENUE INN

SOUTHERN HOTEL

738 Ozark Hollow Road, Blue Eye

124 S. Terrace Avenue, Liberty

146 South Third Street, Ste. Genevieve

417-779-1556

816-792-0418

573-883-3493

SOUTH CENTRAL

KANSAS CITY

908 Washington Street, Weston 816-640-9916

BENNER HOUSE B&B PAINTED LADY BED AND BREAKFAST

WESTON BED & BREAKFAST

645 Main Street, Weston

CENTRAL

816-640-2616

1127 S. Jefferson, St. James 573-265-5008

COTTAGE ON THE KNOLL AT CEDARCROFT FARM

ALPENHORN GASTHAUS

ROCK EDDY BLUFF FARM

431 SE Route Y, Warrensburg

573-486-8228

10245 Maries Road 511, Dixon

660-747-5728

GELBACH MANOR

AMBER HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST

300 S. Holden Street, Warrensburg

705 Third Street, Rocheport

660-747-5085

573-698-2028

573-759-6081

SOUTHWEST

179 East Route 100, Hermann

INN ON CRESCENT LAKE

BASS AND BASKETS

ANCHOR INN ON THE LAKE

1261 St. Louis Avenue, Excelsior Springs

1117 Dogwood Road, Lake Ozark

100 Hurtville Lane, Branson West

816-630-6745

573-692-6737

417-338-9140

MULBERRY HILL B&B

CASTLEVIEW BED & BREAKFAST

DICKEY HOUSE B&B

226 N. Armstrong, Pleasant Hill

3395 Route D, Camdenton

331 S. Clay Street, Marshfield

816-540-3457

573-346-9818

SOUTHMORELAND ON THE PLAZA

CLIFF MANOR INN

116 E. 46th Street, Kansas City

722 Cliff Street, Jefferson City

816-531-7979

573-636-2013

STONE-YANCEY HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST

DAUPHINE HOTEL B&B INN

GRAND AVENUE

421 N. Lightburne Street, Liberty

573-897-4144

1615 Grand Avenue, Carthage

816-415-0066

417-468-3000

EMORY CREEK VICTORIAN BED AND BREAKFAST 143 Arizona Drive, Branson 417-334-3805

EPPLE HAUS B&B

417-358-7265

HERITAGE RANCH BED & BREAKFAST

100 Iris Avenue, Bonnots Mill

STONEHAVEN GUEST HOUSE

155 Schwinke Hill Lane, Morrison

16421 Plattsburg Road, Kearney

573-294-6203

816-628-4647

4738 W. Route 86, Lampe 417-779-3599

Source: Bed and Breakfasts Inns of Missouri, BBIM.org

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RIVERCENE MANSION B&B

Cliff Manor Inn

127 Route 463, New Franklin 660-848-2497

SCHOOL HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST INN 504 Third Street, Rocheport 573-698-2022

STONE HAUS BED AND BREAKFAST 107 Bayer Road, Hermann 573-486-9169

TRUDY'S BED & BREAKFAST 128 E. Main Street, Westphalia 573-690-1996

VICTORIAN COUNTRY INN BED & BREAKFAST LLC GARDEN HOUSE B & B

HILTY INN B&B

1850 E. Route 124, Hallsville

4 Haney Road, Rocky Mount

206 E. Jasper, Versailles

573-819-2000

573-365-1221

573-378-2020

WINE VALLEY INN GATHERING PLACE BED AND BREAKFAST

HUBER'S FERRY B&B

403 Market Street, Hermann

27 Route 501, Jefferson City

573-486-0706

606 S. College Avenue, Columbia

573-455-2979

INN AT HARBOUR RIDGE

WOHLT HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST

6334 Red Barn Road, Osage Beach

415 E. First Street, Hermann

573-302-0411

573-486-2394

LOGANBERRY INN

YATES HOUSE

310 W. Seventh Street, Fulton

305 Second Street, Rocheport

573-642-9229

573-698-2129

573-443-4301

HERMANN HILL VINEYARD INN & SPA 711 Wein Street, Hermann 573-486-4455

HERMANNHOF COTTAGES 237 E. First Street, Hermann 573-486-5199

Source: Bed and Breakfasts Inns of Missouri, BBIM.org

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FA M I LY M AT T E R S .

FAMILY. It’s the bond that we all share at birth. A connection that lasts a lifetime. And when it’s time to take care of the ones closest to you now and for generations to come, contact us at Central Trust Company.

With access to world-class, nationally recognized investment solutions, and a comprehensive team approach to estate planning and wealth management, we can tailor a long-term plan to fit you and your family’s needs. Because, when it comes to what matters the most, we’re there for you every step of the way.

Because you are Central.

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Estate Planning

Sp ecial Pro mot io n

Not Just for the Rich and Famous

Many individuals believe that estate planning is only for the very wealthy and is put in place to save on estate taxes. However, an estate plan can be so much more.

A good estate plan is your family’s roadmap if you aren't able to deliver it in person. You can even include a personal letter in your estate plan. Perhaps it is about your family, how they earned their money or how they hope to be remembered.

You may elect to leave your assets in trust for some heirs, yet distribute assets outright for others. A trust can provide for the care of a loved one without overwhelming them with a large sum of money. An added benefit to leaving your heirs money in trust is that it can be protected from creditors, bad marriages, and outside pressures. Also, you can address problematic issues with beneficiaries such as drug abuse or financial irresponsibility.

Life

Financial The Questions

An estate plan addresses what will happen with your family,

A good estate plan will even have a list of your personal property and

home, and other property you may own. Many people even

whom is to receive that property. A great deal of heartache and resentment

incorporate special provisions to ensure their pets are well

can be avoided by preparing this list and leaving it with the person you

cared for should something happen to them.

have named as trustee of your estate. The plan can certainly provide for the

Here are some questions you should ask yourself to determine whether an estate plan is right for you:

disposition of money, but that is usually the easy part.

Make sure your desires are followed by putting it in writing. If you be-

•

Who will inherit your assets and when?

come incompetent, who will make decisions on your behalf? As part of this

•

How much will your heirs receive?

process, you will also create a living will and healthcare directive. This is

•

At what age do you want your heirs to receive

very important, and everyone should have these in place.

the funds?

•

While some of these topics are not always fun to think about, it’s impor-

Who will take care of you if you become

tant that you make the decisions rather than leaving it up in the air. Hav-

incompetent?

ing a plan allows you to decide who will handle your affairs and how they

•

Who will take care of your finances?

will be handled. Estate planning can avoid probate and save estate tax, but

•

Who will take care of your minor children?

it is so much more personal. A well-drafted estate plan might keep family

•

What will happen to your pet?

harmony and protect your loved ones. It is a great gift of peace of mind to

•

What if you can no longer care for yourself or live

your heirs.

alone?

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In some situations, you may want to establish a charitable fund to benefit certain types of organizations or a charity.

•

Do you want to stay at home and have a helper come in or do you prefer assisted living?

Jami Peebles is the Executive Vice President and Southern Regional Manager for Central Trust Company in Springfield, Missouri. You may reach her office at 417-883-3838 or jami.peebles@centraltrust.net.

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S pecial Prom ot i o n

Luxury is Paramount

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Over

the

$16 million renovation to repair the damage and upgrade the performing arts center with the latest in stage production and sound equipment. The Paramount hosted some of the latest and greatest vaudeville and stage acts in the Roaring Twenties, and it keeps the tradition alive today with concerts, plays, and other live performances year round.

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Let’s Dance

The Jewel of Joliet

IF YOU HAPPEN TO TRAVEL to Tulsa, Oklahoma, don’t miss out on the chance to catch a show at the famous Cain’s Ballroom.

Credited with shaping rock and roll, Cain’s is considered to be the Carnegie Hall of Western Swing. From Jerry Lee Lewis to Willie Nelson to the Sex Pistols, Cain’s Ballroom has made itself into a legend in the music industry by hosting the most influential artists of each generation.

The historic music venue was built in 1924 as a garage. It transitioned into a dance hall and dance academy before becoming the music hot spot we know today.

View a documentary of Cain’s Ballroom at raisincainmovie.com.

Cain's Ballroom also serves award-winning Oklahoma Joe’s Bar-BQue, not to be confused with Joe’s Kansas City Tulsa, Oklahoma Bar-B-Que we all love.

KNOWN AS the Jewel of Joliet, the Rialto Square Theater is a stunning display of architecture.

On May 23, 1926 the Joliet Sunday Herald News wrote: “When the doors of the new Rialto open tomorrow, Joliet will have one of the finest theaters in the United States, as experts say there is nothing to compare with it in any city of similar size, and it stands on even terms with the modern motion picture palaces of Chicago and New York.”

Joliet, Illinois The features of the Rialto Square Theater were designed after Greek, Roman, and Byzantine architecture and influenced by the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Pantheon. The theater offers a different kind of tour.

Paranormal investigation tours are held five months out of the year.

The investigations are taken seriously, and the theater warns that disrespect of others or the spirits of the theater will not be tolerated.

COURTESY OF CAIN'S BALLROOM, CEDAR RAPIDS AREA CVB, AND ANNE SWOBODA

THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE may be the closest thing to a palace you can find in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This theatre has been lovingly restored to the grandeur of the 1920s. Originally built as the Capitol Theatre in 1928, the Paramount was renamed only a year after it was christened.

After the devastating flood in 2008, the theater underwent an impressive

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Musings ON MISSOURI

DANCES WITH SHEEP

BY RON MARR

ANDREW BARTON

SOMETIME

last spring I began fiddling with my computer. I changed my preferences and landing pages so I would no longer see a hint of news. I filled my ancient Mac with numerous ad blockers, stealth modes, and anti-tracking software. You see, I was tired of being barraged by idiotic headlines, the majority of which seemed dubious, depressing, and stupid. I didn’t enjoy being the recipient of “breaking stories” and ads selected by some non-benevolent algorithm (spawned by some even less benevolent corporate leviathan) based on my browsing habits.

I don’t like it when a mathematical equation hops on its patronizing high horse and tries to influence my views, tastes, and decisions. It’s embarrassing.

At one time such things would have outraged me, but that ship has long since sailed. It took years to understand that my outrage matters not a whit to anyone but me. I now realize that most people don’t mind being bamboozled, so long as the bamboozlement in question is comforting. They don’t mind being sold a pig in a poke, so long as the pig’s color scheme doesn’t clash with their belief system, desires, or preconceptions. About the most I say these days is that a body shouldn’t believe more than 10 percent of anything they see, hear, or read in the news media. And since you never know which 10 percent is factual, you might as well ignore everything but the weather report.

Of course, I’m not delusional about this. I’m fully aware that our myriad Big Brothers—from Google to government—can collect any data they want whenever they want. If they were so disposed, they could reveal my countless visits to nefarious sites like Modern Blues Harmonica or BettyCrocker .com. If they decided to deem it seditious, the NaRON MARR tional Security Agency could easily prove that I

have a dangerous obsession with learning the theme from Sanford and Son on the blues harp. I know, if they declared it insurrectionary, Homeland Security could utilize enhanced interrogation techniques to ferret out the reasons why I’m perusing crock-pot recipes for meatloaf.

Online surveillance seems to be one of those things everyone knows about and almost everyone chooses to ignore. Worse, there seems to be a growing consensus among the populace that wholesale peeping by big business and bigger government is fine and dandy. “Why should you care,” I’ve had people ask me, “if you have nothing to hide?”

Well howdy there Joe Stalin.

Long time no see.

The simple answer is always in the vein of “because it’s none of their business.” If anyone insists on debating further, I ask if they’d mind installing cameras in their homes for those days when I’m tired of Netflix. I ask them for their internet passwords and credit card numbers. I sometimes ask if they’d mind forking over copies of their medical records.

They look at me with pity, as if I’m the slow child in the class.

I believe in the old adage that “the truth will set you free.” However, a few addenda to that statement weren’t included in the user’s manual.

First, you have to find truth. That’s no small task since it’s buried under a virtual landfill of muck and garbage. Second, you must have earned enough wisdom, faith, and knowledge to know truth when you see it.

Lastly, gaining your freedom does not mean you’ve won a ticket to the land of puppies and rainbows. Freedom requires thought, conviction, vigilance, and heartache.

It’s much easier to behave like a sheep than a sheepherder, which is why so many do.

A sheep doesn’t have to stand on his own two legs, which is why so many don’t.

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SHOW-ME

Flavor

Show-Me

TURKEY DAY

Put a Missouri spin on your Thanksgiving dinner. BY SHANNON MURFF AND JONAS WEIR ACROSS the United States on the fourth Thursday of November, millions of Americans eat turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. It’s what we do. But this year, why not put a Missouri spin on an American tradition? The Show-Me state is home to many unique culinary styles and ingredients that, when incorporated, can turn your Thanksgiving into a true homegrown holiday. So follow these tips, recipes, and ideas, and this turkey day will be one to remember.

THE TURKEY

COOKING YOUR TURKEY

In Missouri, you have three options for your Thanksgiving turkey: you can pick up a frozen turkey from any old grocery store; you can hunt your own wild turkey; or you can order a turkey from a Missouri farm. Turkey hunting season lasts from September to November 13 and then picks up again after the holiday until January, so we suggest the latter option.

Missouri has a myriad of turkey farms. However, avian flu resurfaced in the state early this year, so some farms may not have birds ready for the big day.

On the other hand, a few local farms are guaranteed to have turkeys this autumn. Peace Valley Poultry in Peace Valley will definitely have turkeys that can be picked up as early as November 20. Their pasture-raised turkeys are processed the same day that they’re picked up, which beats the flavor of a turkey that was frozen at one point. Bechard Family Farm in Athens, Missouri, will also likely have a limited amount of turkeys ready for Thanksgiving. And Bechard beats Butterball by pasture-raising turkeys.

Here’s how to find and cook the best turkey for your Thanksgiving. Visit freshchickenandturkey.com or call 417-277-5212 to contact Peace Valley, and call 417-589-4152 or visit bechardfarm.com to contact Bechard farm.

To if see a local farm near you has turkeys, check agrimissouri.com, reach out to a local farm, or ask around at the local farmers’ market.

Turkeys come in all shapes and sizes, so it’s not possible to give exact cooking times. The best way to ensure a turkey is properly cooked is to use an internal meat thermometer. The suggested internal temperature at the time of removing it from the oven is 160 degrees to 165 degrees.

With a pasture-raised turkey, no seasonings are really needed. However, you can rub your turkey with softened butter and give it a light dusting of salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, and paprika to spice it up.

If you have your own recipe, that’s good, too. If you plan to stuff your turkey, add at least thirty minutes to the cooking time. Make sure that your stuffing reaches 165 degrees before you remove it from the bird.

Heat the oven to 325 degrees, and cook until the turkey reaches the proper internal temperature. After removing your bird from the oven, allow it to rest for thirty minutes before serving. The turkey will continue to cook, and the temperature will rise another ten to fifteen degrees.

Tips: 1. Put away the timer. Get a reliable meat thermometer, and be prepared to use it.

2. Turn down the heat. Low and slow is better for tender meat.

SELECTING THE BEST BIRD

3. Ease up on the seasonings and sauces. Pasture-raised meats should be

First, figure out what size turkey you need. The bigger the family, the bigger the turkey. Figure on about one pound per person for a normal Thanksgiving feast and one and a half pounds for leftovers.

seasoned delicately so as not to mask or compromise their true flavor.

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Flavor

—MissouriLife —

SIDES AND LEFTOVERS A good side can make or break a good Thanksgiving. Not everyone even likes turkey. To turn a truly Missouri dish into a Turkey Day side, look no further than Silver Dollar City in Branson. The theme park is known for its delicious food, and nothing says harvest meal like Ozark Mountain Succotash.

Now, the recipe calls for chicken, but it is just as good without. That way, when you have leftovers the next day, you can whip it up with some turkey in place of the chicken. Then again, you don’t need to mess with a time-tested recipe; it would function as a side with chicken included.

OZARK MOUNTAIN SUCCOTASH Courtesy of Silver Dollar City

Ingredients >

4 ounces onions 4 ounces green peppers Vegetable oil 8 ounces diced fajita chicken 8 ounces frozen whole kernel corn

8 ounces squash 1 pound lightly breaded okra 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions >

1. Sauté onions and peppers with butter-flavored vegetable oil.

Remove from skillet.

2. Sauté fajita chicken in same skillet with oil. Remove from skillet.

3. Sauté corn and squash in same skillet. Remove.

4. Fry okra in the skillet until golden brown. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder. When okra is done, add all ingredients to the skillet and heat to the desired temperature.

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THE DESERT Gooey butter cake is the representative dessert of St. Louis and has thus become the representative dessert of the Show-Me State. In recent years, bakeries and pastry chefs across the Gateway City have been putting a Thanksgiving spin on the classic dish by adding in some fall flavor.

Yes, you can find pumpkin gooey butter cake at many St. Louis dessert establishments. However, Park Avenue Coffee has one of the best. In fact, their standard gooey butter cake won the title of “best gooey butter cake” during the Food Network’s Food Feuds gooey butter cake episode.

Park Avenue Coffee has three locations in St. Louis in addition to its roasting facility. Visit parkavenuecoffee.com for more information.

EXTRAS AND EMBELLISHMENTS Often, it’s the little extras that makes a holiday party that much more special. For Thanksgiving, there are a number of ways to make your holiday memorable and uniquely Missouri. One way is the decor.

Nothing beats the fall foliage in the Show-Me State, so bring in some of those bright red and golden yellow maple leaves as table decor. Also, cutting some Missouri wildflowers to place in a vase is a good idea.

However, this late in the year, it might be hard to find wildflowers that are in bloom. Your best bet is to look for goldenrod or aromatic aster.

If you can’t find any, call the Missouri Wildflower Nursery in Jefferson City to see what they have in bloom.

Additionally, having festive drinks is another way to add an extra touch of Missouri flair. Most local breweries around the state now offer some form of pumpkin beer, like Crown Valley’s pumpkin stout, and a few wineries, such as St. James, offer cranberry wine.

—MissouriLife —

PUMPKIN GOOEY BUTTER CAKE Courtesy of Park Avenue Coffee

Ingredients > Crust

18.25-ounce box yellow cake mix 1 egg

4 ounces butter

Filling

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 6-ounces of canned pumpkin 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 pound powdered sugar 2 eggs 4 ounces butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions >

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a mixer, dump box of yellow cake mix, 1 egg, and 4 ounces of butter. Mix until it's a stiff dough.

3. Spray a 9-by-13-inch pan with cooking spray. Spread the dough evenly over the bottom of the pan.

4. In the same mixer, add the 2 eggs, vanilla, and the 4 ounces of melted butter. Mix until combined. Slowly add the cream cheese until combined, then add canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice.

5. Add half of the powdered sugar, mix, then add the other half, and mix until all is combined. Pour into the crust and bake for 45 minutes.

Tip: It's called a gooey butter cake for a reason. The filling will still move in the middle of the pan a little when you take it out but will firm up when it cools down.

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SHOW-ME

Flavor

Dining worth the drive.

St. Charles

Dinner and Drinks THE PATIO at Bella Vino Wine Bar & Tapas is the perfect spot for people watching. And when it’s chilly, the small brick fire pits combat the cold, while the indoor dining rooms offer a relaxing ambience. The inside sports antique brick, vintage lighting, and deep, rich paint colors. But the environment isn’t the only draw.

The restaurant’s happy hour features tapas, such as spinach artichoke dip with crunchy pita chips, chorizo-stuffed dates, white bean hummus, sausagestuffed mushroom caps, and more. Bella Vino’s menu also focuses on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients whenever possible with entrees that include gourmet mac ’n’ cheese, seasonal risotto, and pasta with chicken Parmesan or spicy meatballs.

The wine list is just as good as the food, too. The expansive list features wine from around the world, almost every variety of grape, and more than thirty choices that are available by the glass. Plus, the specialty wine flights feature three pours within a certain theme, such as Bella’s bold bombshells.

With a small but varied menu and a large selection of wine and spirits, Bella Vino offers tasty and casual hospitality in a historic neighborhood.—Lisa Waterman Gray BellaVinoWineBarSTL.com • 325 S. Main Street • 636-724-3434

St. Louis

Waynesville

HEAD TO the

Get Your Kicks

Tower Grove Farm-

ROUTE 66 Candy Shoppe, located in downtown Waynesville, gained

ers’ Market on a Saturday morning, and you’ll

media attention on Fat Tuesday 2014 when the unabashedly large owners,

likely find Sheila Korte in her happy place: a

Charley Joe and Danny Kallman, invited those who tipped the scales at three

fleur-de-lis-emblazoned, forest green school

hundred pounds to indulge in some free fudge one last time before Lent.

bus that operates as a food truck called Holy

“It was picked up by all the ABC affiliates,” Charley says. “CNN ran it.

Crepe! Sheila, an environmental scientist by

We were in the Huffington Post, and even David Letterman mentioned it

trade, made the shift into the food truck in-

on his show.”

dustry in 2012 and hasn’t looked back. The

More than a year later, the shop is still bringing in customers that are hun-

food truck lets her combine her experiences

gry for candy cigarettes, Mary Janes, candy buttons, and more. The store’s

growing up on an organic farm and her sci-

specialty is the fifty flavors of saltwater taffy; there are wicker baskets full of

entific knowledge in a new way. Her classic

watermelon, banana, and vanilla taffy. And for those willing to try something

crepes—just eggs, milk, flour, butter, and

for more savory flavor. And the veggie—a mix-

exotic, the shop offers bacon-maple and chicken-and-waffle taffy, too. The

vanilla—do what crepes do best: serve as a

ture of tomato, basil, and goat cheese—offers

gourmet popcorn is another draw, and the fudge and cheesecake truffles

foundation for the most in-season fruits and

a taste from Sheila’s personal garden. Follow

are homemade.

vegetables the market has to offer. Her fruit

@HolyCrepeSTL on Twitter to find the truck’s

crepes are sweet and delicious. The BST—the

current location.—Kelly Moffitt

for a type of fudge I don’t normally make, I’ll be happy to make it for them, as

bacon, spinach, and tomato served with a

Facebook: Holy Crepe STL

long as they can give me enough notice.”—Eddie O’Neill

spicy mayo—will leave your mouth watering

Various locations • 618-410-9373

“It’s all my own recipes,” Charley says. “And if people ever have a request

Facebook: Route 66 Candy Shoppe • 115 N. Benton Street • 573-201-7455

COURTESY OF HOLY CREPE; EDDIE O'NEILL AND LISA WATERMAN GREY

Great Crepes

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It just feels right...

Music every Saturday night.

Trey Anastasio

Elizabeth McGovern Sadie and the Hotheads

Hunter Hayes

Photo: Kat Villacorta

Photo: Conneticut Public Broadcasting

Tedeschi Trucks Band

Austin City Limits returns to Saturday night, along with two new concert series to make the weekend better.

Martina McBride and Sara Evans

KMOS-TV broadcasts in HD on channel 6.1, and is on many cable systems on channel 6.

Photo: Kat Villacorta

Photo: Kat Villacorta

kmos.org

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Remarkable MISSOURIANS

Two-time cancer survivor and postmaster at the Carl Junction Post Office outside of Joplin, Sharon Clark helped raise more than $49,000 for breast cancer research in 2014.

Pink LETTER DAY

Sharon Clark and the Carl Junction Post Office sell stamps to raise money for cancer research.

PHOTOS AND STORY BY ANDRA BRYAN STEFANONI

FOR THE past seven years, the postmaster of a small southwestern Missouri town has been on a quest to be the top seller in the nation for the US Post Office’s annual breast cancer stamp sale, held each October to generate funds for research.

The quest has been personal: Sharon Clark is a breast cancer survivor. Her diagnosis in 1987 came just five years after a diagnosis of stage three uterine cancer. Radiation and then chemotherapy from both took a toll, but Sharon bounced back more determined than ever to help prevent others from having to fight a similar battle.

“It became really important to me to do something and not just sit back and say ‘I survived’ and that was it,” Sharon says.

In October 2008, Sharon channeled her desire into what would become an annual, month-long campaign to sell stamps. She started small. She doesn’t recall how many stamps she sold that first year.

“What was important was it sparked an interest in the community,” she says. “And the money was going directly to research.”

In 2009, the Chamber of Commerce and a grassroots group called Carl Junction C.A.R.E.S.—Cancer Awareness, Research, Education, and Support—got behind Sharon and her campaign. She transformed the lobby of the Carl Junction Post Office using pink ribbons, pink flowers, and a pink Christmas tree with pink ornaments. The color eventually spilled out into the city, with pink ribbons being spraypainted on sidewalks and signs appearing in business windows. The goal was to sell $10,000 worth of stamps.

“Our goal was met at the end of the month with fourteen minutes to spare,” Sharon says.

The group of seventeen individuals then celebrated by posing for what has become known as the annual “Community Snapshot.”

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Met with success, Sharon upped the goal in following years to first $20,000, then $25,000. Her finishes were admirable. In 2009, 2010, and 2011, she was in the top ten in her district.

And then, in 2012, Carl Junction Post Office was close to edging out all other competitors across the nation. As the month drew to a close, it only narrowly missed its local goal of $25,000; it lacked just $400. A post office in Gulfport, Mississippi, pulled ahead to victory with sales of more than $40,000.

But in 2013, Sharon’s dream came true: the town was victorious with more than $47,000 in sales—twice what she sold the year before. Carl Junction beat the second place finisher, Larkin Smith Facility in Gulfport, Mississippi, by a whopping $13,000. The Larkin Smith Facility serves about 70,000 people, while Carl Junction’s population is only 7,511.

In 2014, her post office again was declared the victor, with total sales topping $49,000. The second-place post office in Punta Gorda, Florida, sold about $45,000.

Sharon takes little credit for her post office’s success selling the stamps. She points to local businesses, like Arvest Bank, which surprised her at a high school football game with a $3,476 check— enough to pay for 6,320 stamps.

She also gives credit to Chamber of Commerce Director Gary Stubblefield, who has been an active promoter of the contest since the first year and who has issued challenges to area leaders and celebrities.

City council members, school district administrators, and area media personalities have taken pies in the face, colored their hair pink, and agreed to wear pink poodle skirts should certain goals be met.

And Sharon is thankful for residents like Holly Hukill, who purchased some for homebound seniors. A group of students made pink bracelets to sell; their efforts generated $100 to buy stamps.

“It took everyone,” Sharon says. “Stamp by stamp, sale by sale, every little bit helped, and I couldn’t have done it alone.”

Now, when supporters come together for the annual Community Snapshot each October, there are hundreds of individuals, quite a bit more than the original seventeen.

But Gary says Sharon has been an important figurehead for the campaign and has been tireless in her efforts. He also remembers that when she began, people said it couldn’t be done.

“Now we have a reputation,” he says.

Local breast cancer survivors Eileen Hines says she greatly admires Sharon’s efforts—so much so that in 2013, she wrote a letter to the US Postmaster General seeking accolades for Sharon. He, in return, wrote letters to Eileen, Sharon, and Carl Junction Post Office employees in recognition of their accomplishments.

Although Sharon admits to being ultra competitive about it, she says the most important outcome isn’t a victory.

“It’s to make more people aware of breast cancer,” Sharon says.

“And raising that money for research to help find a cure. I just want to find a cure. I’m lucky to be a survivor, but there are a lot that aren’t. So this is what I do.”

“It became really important to me to do something and not just sit back and say ‘I survived’ and that was it.”—Sharon Clark, cancer survivor and postmaster of the Carl Junction Post Office

ABOUT THE STAMPS The stamp, which now costs 55 cents, was first issued on July 29, 1998, in a ceremony held in the White House. It was the first semi-postal stamp—a stamp used to raise money for charity—in US history.

Designed by Ethel Kessler of Bethesda, Maryland, the stamp is the same each year. It features the phrases “Fund the Fight” and “Find a Cure,” and an illustration of a mythical “goddess of the hunt” by Whitney Sherman, of Baltimore.

As of December 2014, the stamp has raised more than $80.1 million for breast cancer research. By law, 70 percent of the net amount raised is given to the National Institutes of Health and 30 percent is given to the Medical Research Program at the Department of Defense.

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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

Five Reasons to Love ST. JO

by Davina Horton

MISSOURI IS FULL of small, notable towns. You’ll drive through many of them as you road trip across the state. However, when you see a sign for St. Joseph, you should realize that you are approaching a thriving city that has an array of attractions and sites to see.

I took my first trip to St. Joseph when I was twelve. My parents pulled up to our hotel after a long day of driving, and I wasn’t sure what to expect from our vacation. I grabbed all of the brochures in the hotel lobby and read them. I went to bed excited to see the pieces of history highlighted in the brochures in real life.

As a child, I was most fascinated by the history of the town. In school, we learned about Lewis and Clark and their epic adventure across the West. While in St. Joseph, a visit to the National Park Servicecertified Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail commemorative sites will never disappoint. When I was there, my mind ran wild picturing what it would have been like to cast off on such a long journey full of uncertainty and uncharted territory.

Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival

It’s exciting to take the family on a journey along the Riverfront Walking Trail and imagine the landscape of Missouri as it would have been when they first arrived.

Like most, I’d heard about Missouri’s infamous bandit, Jesse James. This outlaw moved to St. Joseph in 1881 to hide out from the authorities. He was killed there in 1882 by fellow felon Robert Ford. The Jesse James Home Museum gives visitors insight on the life and death of James. See exhibits ranging from artifacts recovered from Jesse’s grave to the depression in the floor where he fell to his death.

Tourists can also visit the Patee House Museum where his family stayed after his shooting. It’s an incredible museum where you can step back in time and explore the Streets of Old St. Joe or sort letters in a mail car attached to an original 1860s steam engine.

It wasn’t until I visited St. Joseph that I realized just how amazing the Pony Express riders were and what an important part they played in this country’s history.

The riders would leave St. Joseph carrying saddlebags of mail and venture out through

the untamed West on a 2,000-mile trail to Sacramento, California.

You can visit the stables from where the riders set off at the Pony Express National Museum and relive the legacy that helped join our nation through many interactive, educational exhibits. Children can dress the part in the kids’ playroom, which has 1860s costumes.

As an adult, I remain mesmerized by the legendary people and events that took place in St. Joseph, but I can appreciate more of the modern day attractions.

Beyond the history, these experiences are musts for any St. Jo visit: 1. THE GREAT OUTDOORS Outdoorsy types and sports fans will fall in love with St. Joseph. You can catch a Mustangs Baseball game at the Phil Welch Stadium, which was built in 1939.

The town is full of parks, golf courses, trails, and is even the summer home of the Kansas City Chiefs.

There’s plenty of hunting and fishing options for the avid outdoorsman.

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The Missouri Theater

2. THE SOUND OF MUSIC If I’m in the mood for music, I take in a performance by the Saint Joseph Symphony, RiverSong (a women’s a cappella chorus), or Voices of America (a men’s a capella chorus). But that’s just my taste.

St. Joseph’s music scene is full of contemporary acts ranging in style from pop rock to bluegrass to metal to country tunes. There’s opportunity to catch an outdoor show at the annual Trails West Festival, Sounds of Summer, or the Coleman Hawkins Music Festival. Great entertainment isn’t limited to music; theater buffs have a plethora of options, too, including unique performances at the Robidoux Resident Theater, Western Playhouse, and Missouri Theatre.

3. LOVER’S LANE For those looking to find a little romance in St. Joseph, it all starts at Lover’s Lane.

This street motivated Eugene Field to write the loving poem “Lover’s Lane, Saint Jo” in reverence of the fond memories he shared with his wife, Julia Comstock Field.

Once the mood has been set on Lover’s Lane, a perfect date night can follow at the Robidoux Landing Playhouse for an intimate dinner theater experience. The best place to grab a nightcap is at Fosters Martini Bar, which offers martinis and live music.

Tobaison Studio

Tipple Hill Winery

Antiquing at Rusty Chandelier

4. PICKERS’ HEAVEN Travelers may want to pack light in order to leave room for all of the amazing antiques, souvenirs, and treasures waiting to be found at St. Joseph’s impressive shopping destinations. Countless antique malls and boutiques make the town a picker’s heaven.

The unique shops are perfect places to find that one-of-a-kind gift or charming decor. Check out St. Joseph Avenue Antiques, which specializes in turn-of-the-century restoration pieces. The cowboys in your family will want to make a stop at the Stetson Hat Company Outlet Store to pick up some new duds.

Guests can feast their eyes on spectacular stained glass masterpieces at Tobiason Stained Glass Studio and Glass Eye Gallery.

The studio also offers classes where participants can create their very own art.

5. WINERIES St. Joseph has more than enough attractions to fill your weekend. However, on the way in or out of town, visitors can find two fabulous wineries.

About thirty minutes east of St. Joseph (off Highway 36), winery-goers will find Windy Wine Company. This winery is tucked away among the cornfields and offers a nice variety of wines and meads. Its most unique wine is Peanut Butter and Jelly, a sweet grape wine infused with dry roasted peanuts. Windy Wine Company offers visitors a selection of meats and cheeses to enjoy with their choice wine while relaxing in the picturesque rural Missouri landscape.

The newest addition to the impressive collection of Missouri wineries is Tipple Hill. Just five miles east of St. Joseph, Tipple Hill Winery and Vineyard opened in February 2015. Tipple Hill maintains a large selection of wines and features a lovely view of its vineyard and farm. The winery hosts several events throughout the year, including live music, canvas painting, and lively games of Cards Against Humanity. Picnic baskets are welcome.

I fell in love with St. Joseph when I was young. I came back for the history, and I continue to return for the culture, the nightlife, the food, and the atmosphere.

Find your reason to love St. Jo!

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Remington Nature Center of St. Joseph

Educational programmingavailable available for Educational programming forallallages ages Conference roomrental rentalspace spaceavailable available Conference room availableyear-round year-round FieldField tripstrips available Birthday partypackages packages Birthday party

Water’s Journeydisplay Display Water’s Journey Journey ThroughTime TimeExhibit Exhibit Journey Through Replica Size size Woolly Replica WoollyMammoth Mammoth Aviaryand and Observation Aviary ObservationBeehive Beehive 7,000 Gallon Aquarium of Native Missouri Fish

Where history & nature collide!

1502 MacArthur Drive

St. Joseph, MO 64505

(located across from St. Joseph Frontier Casino on 229, Exit 7)

www.stjoenaturecenter.info 816.271.5499

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ST. JO

MOUNT MORA CEMETERY: VOICES OF THE PAST Love Stories: Passion, Love & Heartbreak Walking tour of living history characters in this 1851 National Register historic cemetery October 22 & 23, 2015; 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.

Advanced tickets only: 816.232.8471 Group tours are also available by appointment: 816.232.8471 824 Mount Mora Road • St. Joseph, Missouri

sjm@stjosephmuseum.org • www.mountmora.org

Northwest Missouri Genealogical Society 816-233-0524 www.nwmogenealogy.com Marriage Licenses Cemetery Records Probates Wills & more!

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Visit the Walter Cronkite Memorial • 5,000 square feet • 19 exhibits • “Cronkite,” live, multimedia show Free Admission Coming in November – A replica of Cronkite’s CBS Broadcast Studio and a second live show.

Missouri Western State University Spratt Hall Atrium, 4525 Downs Drive St. Joseph, MO 64507 Waltercronkitememorial.org (816) 271-4100

Missouri Western State University

Years

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2015

Spe cia l Promot ion

HIGHER EDUCATION GUIDE

A T Still University of Health Sciences

Kirksville

American Business and Technology University

St. Joseph

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

American Trade School

St. Ann

✔

Applied Technology Services

Sunset Hills

✔

✔ ✔ ✔

Avila University

Kansas City

✔ ✔

Springfield

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing

St. Louis

Brown Mackie College-St Louis

Fenton

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3,226

NA

NA

NA

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$23,000

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Baptist Bible College

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College or University

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Follow your dreams. Expand your mind.

Invest in yourself and your future.

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In this year’s Guide to Higher Education we compiled a list of degree granting institutes across the Show-Me State complete with key facts we felt were the most useful when deciding how to pursue your higher education. For adult students and working professionals we included information on weekend and evening courses, online learning, and whether or not the school offers child care on campus. For our veterans, we made sure to list those schools that are part of the Yellow Ribbon Program, meaning they assist with covering the additional cost of attendance above the GI Bill cap. And for our traditional students or parents evaluating schools for their recently graduated senior, we made sure to have the most important figures on acceptance rates, average cost, aid packages, and student population.

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$12,500

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$5,000

166

81%

$20,500

25%

$7,000

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49%

$20,000

61%

$13,000

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373

38%

$13,000

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$9,000

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715

NA

NA

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$2,500

504

NA

$17,500

Open

$4,000

Bryan University

Springfield

✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔

322

23%

$19,500

Open

$5,000

Bryan University

Columbia

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔

97

19%

$16,500

Open

$4,500

✔ ✔

314

48%

$14,000

87%

$4,000

✔

320

97%

$16,000

Open

$4,500

11

100%

$13,000

71%

$3,500

Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary

Kansas City

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center

Cape Girardeau

✔

Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center

Carthage

✔

Cass Career Center

Harrisonville

✔

Central Christian College of the Bible

Moberly

✔ ✔ ✔

Central Methodist University-Graduate Studies (p. 111)

Fayette

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Central Methodist University (p. 111)

Fayette

✔ ✔

Chamberlain College of Nursing

St. Louis

City Vision College

Kansas City

✔

Clinton Technical School

Clinton

✔

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout

Columbia Area Career Center

Columbia

✔

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Columbia

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Concorde Career College

Kansas City

✔ ✔ ✔

St. Louis

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Cox College

Springfield

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✔

Crowder College

Neosho

✔ ✔

✔

Culver-Stockton College

Canton

DeVry University

Kansas City

Drury University

Springfield

East Central College

Union

✔ ✔

Conception

Nevada

✔

✔

Columbia College

Concordia Seminary

✔ ✔ ✔

Conception Seminary College

Cottey College

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Eden Theological Seminary

Webster Groves Springfield

Everest College-Earth City

Earth City

✔

Everest College-Kansas City

Kansas City

✔

✔

Everest College-Springfield

Springfield

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

50%

$23,000

14%

$4,000

42%

$12,000

58%

$12,500

4,537

NA

NA

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$4,500

1,185

52%

$18,000

65%

$17,000

510

33%

NA

60%

$3,500

80

NA

$10,500

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$4,000

22

79%

$21,500

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$4,500

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63%

$14,500

13%

$16,000

55

89%

$13,000

71%

$7,000

16,567

38%

$11,500

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$5,000

93

8%

$30,000

95%

$24,000

590

54%

$21,500

100%

$4,500

583

NA

NA

NA

NA

269

67%

$17,000

71%

$14,500

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5,710

50%

$15,500

90%

$5,000

27%

$5,000

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$5,000

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971

41%

$18,000

59%

$17,000

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891

31%

$23,500

78%

$4,000

✔ ✔ ✔

4,215

63%

$21,000

81%

$8,500

✔

3,606

18%

$7,000

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$4,000

✔

Evangel University

22 290

150

NA

NA

NA

NA

2,006

48%

$20,500

64%

$9,500

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185

52%

$25,000

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$5,000

✔

320

NA

$24,500

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$5,500

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232

44%

$20,500

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$4,000

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$19,000

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NA

NA

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Fontbonne University

St. Louis

Forest Institute of Professional Psychology

Springfield

Four Rivers Career Center

Washington

✔

36

79%

$15,500

Open

$5,000

Franklin Technology-MSSU

Joplin

✔

178

73%

$23,500

Open

$5,500

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

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✔

Grantham University (p. 109)

Online

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Hannibal-LaGrange University

Hannibal

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

Harding University (p. 113)

Searcy, AR

Harris-Stowe State University

St. Louis

Heritage College

Kansas City

✔ 90

✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Hickey College

St. Louis

✔ ✔ ✔

Hillyard Technical Center

St. Joseph

✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔

12,577

Ai nt

e

St u

de

Ra t nc e

ag e

ta

Av er

City

Grand River Technical School

Ac ce p

College or University

d

GUIDE Ce rt As ifica so te Ba cia ch te M elo as r Ph ter D Li fe Ye Exp llo e r On w R ien lin ibb ce W e L on Cre ee ea C d On ken rni red it -C d/ ng it St am Eve ud pu ni en s D ng t P ay Co op C ur ul are se at s Gr io ad n ua tio n Ra te Av er ag e Co st

Higher Ed

85%

$4,000

100%

$5,500

NA

$13,000

Open

$3,500

1,167

35%

$18,000

68%

$10,500

6,059

63%

$16,500

99%

$9,500

1,280

8%

$9,500

Open

$5,000

514

62%

$20,000

Open

$3,500

415

70%

$17,000

Open

$4,500

146

88%

$13,500.00 Open

$6,500

ITT Technical Institute-Arnold

Arnold

✔ ✔

✔

257

33%

$23,000

94%

$4,000

ITT Technical Institute-Earth City

Earth City

✔ ✔

✔

517

34%

$23,000.00 71%

$4,000

ITT Technical Institute-Kansas City

Kansas City

✔ ✔

✔

231

46%

NA

ITT Technical Institute-Springfield

Springfield

✔ ✔

✔

166

NA

$22,500.00 99%

NA

Jefferson College

Hillsboro

✔ ✔

Lake Career and Technical Center

Camdenton

✔

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts

St. Peters

✔

L’Ecole Culinaire-Kansas City

Kansas City

✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 4,882 ✔

L’Ecole Culinaire-St Louis

St. Louis

✔ ✔

Lex La-Ray Technical Center

Lexington

✔

Lincoln University

Jefferson City

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

97%

$18,500

24%

$6,000.00

Open

$7,000

19

93%

$2,000

Open

$3,500

✔

243

71%

$21,000

Open

$5,000

✔

193

NA

$21,000

NA

NA

✔

308

33%

$21,000

NA

$3,500

35

79%

$11,500

Open

$6,000

3,117

25%

$10,000

Open

$5,000

✔

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

12,151

50%

$21,500

66%

$7,500

Logan University

Chesterfield

✔ ✔ ✔

899

NA

NA

Open

$4,000

219

50%

$25,000

100%

$3,500

5,931

66%

$23,000

76%

$11,000

Lutheran School of Nursing

St. Louis

Maryville University of Saint Louis

St. Louis

✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Metro Business College-Arnold

Arnold

✔ ✔

Metro Business College-Cape Girardeau

Cape Girardeau

✔ ✔

Metro Business College-Jefferson City

Jefferson City

✔ ✔

Metro Business College-Rolla

Rolla

✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

Kansas City

✔ ✔

✔

Midwest Institute

Fenton

✔ ✔

✔ ✔

Midwest Technical Institute

Springfield

✔

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Kansas City

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔

✔

18

80%

$10,000

Open

$5,500

118

81%

$11,000

Open

$6,500

125

66%

$11,500

Open

$5,000

76

46%

$10,000

Open

$6,000

✔ 18,222

16%

$8,000

Open

$3,500

225

73%

$18,500

Open

$4,500

257

NA

$18,000

Open

$5,500

1,369

40%

$14,500

68%

$4,500

Mineral Area College

Park Hills

✔ ✔

✔ ✔

4,632

27%

$8,500

Open

$4,000

Missouri Baptist University

St. Louis

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

5,322

44%

$18,000

61%

$11,000

Missouri College

Brentwood

✔ ✔ ✔

70%

$19,000

Open

$5,500

Missouri Southern State University

Joplin

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

37%

$9,000

97%

$5,000

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ 586 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 5,613 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 21,816

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield

✔

Missouri State University-West Plains

West Plains

✔ ✔

✔ ✔

2,164

55%

$14,500

85%

$5,500

21%

$12,000

Open

$1,500

Missouri Tech

Saint Charles

✔ ✔ ✔

105

75%

$24,000

100%

$4,500

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla

✔

8,640

63%

$14,500

82%

$7,500

Missouri Valley College

Marshall

28%

$16,500

22%

$13,000

Missouri Western State University

St. Joseph

36%

$10,500

Open

$6,000

✔

✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔

Moberly Area Community College

Moberly

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 1,695 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 5,834 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 5,431

National American University-Independence

Independence

✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

646

23%

$8,000

Open

$4,000

9%

$16,500

Open

$3,000

National American University-Lee’s Summit

Lee’s Summit

✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔

309

NA

NA

Open

$3,000

National American University-Weldon Spring

Weldon Spring

✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔

75

NA

NA

Open

$3,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

382

0%

$17,500

Open

$3,500

16

92%

$4,000

Open

$6,000

1,746

33%

$7,500

Open

$4,500

32

94%

$9,000

Open

$8,000

6,720

50%

$11,000

72%

$6,000

National American University-Zona Rosa

Kansas City

✔ ✔

Nevada Regional Technical Center

Nevada

✔

North Central Missouri College

Trenton

✔ ✔

Northland Career Center

Platte City

✔

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Ozark Christian College

Joplin

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield

✔

✔ ✔ ✔

Park University

Parkville

✔ 733 ✔ ✔ ✔ 14,396 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 10,792

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center

Eolia

✔

Pinnacle Career Institute-North

Kansas City

✔ ✔

✔ ✔

✔ ✔

Pinnacle Career Institute-South

Kansas City

✔ ✔

Poplar Bluff

✔

Ranken Technical College

St. Louis

✔ ✔ ✔

Research College of Nursing

Kansas City Kansas City

✔

47%

$14,000

Open

$6,000

22%

$6,000

Open

$4,500 $5,500

42%

$9,500

Open

22

92%

NA

Open

$8,000

✔ ✔

140

78%

$21,500

Open

$5,000

✔ ✔

580

65%

$21,500

Open

$5,000

47

94%

$18,000

Open

$5,500

1,851

75%

$16,500

Open

$4,000

✔

Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center

Rockhurst University

✔

✔

✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔

✔ 415 3,002

NA

NA

Open

$21,500

69%

$20,000

75%

$26,500

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Saint Louis Christian College

Florissant

Saint Louis Community College

St. Louis

✔ ✔

Saint Louis University (p. 111)

St. Louis

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Ai nt

e

St u

de

Ra t ag e

nc e ta

✔

145

84%

$10,000

51%

$6,000

✔ ✔ ✔

179

44%

$12,500

99%

$14,000

✔ ✔ ✔

Av er

Rolla Technical Institute/Center

Ac ce p

College or University

d

GUIDE Ce rt As ifica so te Ba cia ch te M elo as r Ph ter D Li fe Ye Exp llo er On w R ien lin ib ce W e L bon Cre ee e a C d On ken rn red it -C d/ ing it St am Eve ud pu ni en s D ng t P ay Co op C ur ul are ses at Gr io ad n ua tio n Ra te Av er ag e Co st

Higher Ed

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ 21,218

10%

$8,000

Open

$3,500

17,052

72%

$34,000

64%

$18,500

453

NA

NA

Open

$4,500

23

100%

$11,000

Open

$5,000

15

49%

NA

Open

$6,000 $5,000

✔ ✔ ✔

Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences

Kansas City

Saline County Career Center

Marshall

✔

Sanford-Brown College-Fenton

Fenton

✔ ✔ ✔

Sikeston Career and Technology Center

Sikeston

✔

46

69%

$13,000

Open

South Central Career Center

West Plains

✔

58

82%

$10,000

Open

$5,000

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau

12,087

51%

$11,500

86%

$5,500

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar

St. Charles Community College

Cottleville

✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔

✔ ✔

3,696 ✔ 7,153

✔

49%

$17,000

90%

$10,500

20%

$4,000

Open

$3,000 $4,500

St. Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton

Fenton

✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔

406

69%

NA

79%

St. Louis College of Health Careers-St. Louis

St. Louis

✔ ✔

✔

305

71%

$25,000

Open

$4,000

St. Louis College of Pharmacy

St. Louis

1,361

66%

$32,000

63%

$8,500

✔

State Fair Community College

Sedalia

✔ ✔

(Linn) State Technical College of Missouri

Linn

✔ ✔

✔

Columbia

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

St. Louis

✔ ✔

Houston Saint Charles

Three Rivers Community College

Poplar Bluff

Truman State University

Kirksville

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City

University of Missouri-St. Louis

St. Louis

✔ ✔ ✔ 4,983

22%

$6,500

Open

$6,000

1,259

59%

$9,000

68%

$6,500

✔

Stephens College Texas County Technical College

✔ ✔

Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts The Art Institute of St. Louis

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

49%

$24,500

54%

$16,000

75%

$19,500

100%

$4,000

125

72%

$20,500

Open

$1,000

455

NA

$19,000

NA

$5,000

✔

4,201

18%

$7,500

Open

$6,500

✔ ✔

6,248

71%

$12,500

72%

$7,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

862 143

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 13,379 ✔ ✔ ✔ 35,425

53%

$14,000

81%

$5,500

✔ ✔ ✔

69%

$17,000

79%

$7,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 16,146 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 17,072

52%

$19,000

33%

$6,500

42%

$10,000

74%

$7,000

9%

$19,500

Open

$4,500

50%

$18,000

Open

$4,500

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

University of Phoenix-Missouri

St. Louis

✔

Vatterott College-Berkeley

Berkeley

✔ ✔

Vatterott College-Joplin

Joplin

✔ ✔

✔

✔

264

40%

$18,000

Open

$4,500

Vatterott College-Kansas City

Kansas City

✔ ✔

✔

✔

638

39%

$19,000

Open

$4,500

Vatterott College-Springfield

Springfield

✔ ✔

✔

✔

348

58%

$19,500

Open

$4,000

Vatterott College-St Charles

Saint Charles

✔ ✔

✔

✔

396

42%

$19,000

Open

$4,000

Vatterott College-St Joseph

St. Joseph

✔ ✔

✔

✔

164

40%

$19,500

Open

$5,000

Vatterott College-Sunset Hills

Sunset Hills

✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔

514

73%

$18,500

Open

$4,000

Victory Trade School

Springfield

✔

20

44%

$5,500

Open

$15,500

Warrensburg Area Career Center

Warrensburg

✔

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Waynesville Career Center

Waynesville

✔

Webster University

St. Louis

✔

WellSpring School of Allied Health

Kansas City

✔ ✔

Wentworth Military Academy and College

Lexington

Westminster College

Fulton

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✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 1,020 ✔ ✔ 1,287

39

73%

$8,000

Open

$4,000

✔ ✔ ✔

14,348

95%

$33,500

16%

$25,500

54

76%

$16,000

Open

$4,500

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

16,769

64%

$22,000

58%

$12,500

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

133

82%

$25,500

Open

$5,500

✔ ✔

780

29%

$19,500

Open

$10,000

✔ ✔

954

66%

$21,000

72%

$14,500

✔ ✔

57,821

17%

$8,500

Open

$4,500

William Jewell College

Liberty

✔ ✔

1,060

60%

$21,500

58%

$20,000

William Woods University

Fulton

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

2,031

53%

$21,500

75%

$19.500

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ALL AROUND

Missour OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2015

BUILD YOUR OWN SCARECROW

Did you know Egyptians used scarecrows? Find out more on October 3 at the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Burfordville.

The event is from 9 to 11 am and is free. Call 573-243-4591 or visit mostateparks.com/park/bollinger-mill-state-historic-site.

SOUTHEAST THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL

COURTESY OF MISSOURI STATE PARKS

Sept. 30-Oct. 4, Cape Girardeau > Hilarious macabre musical brings the Addams Family to life. Bedell Performance Hall. 7:30 pm Wed.-Sat.; 2 pm Sun. $19$22. 573-651-2265, rivercampusevents.com

CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Oct. 3, Cape Girardeau > Sample beers, see a home-brew demonstration, listen to German music, and take home a souvenir pilsner glass. Arena Park.

Noon-4 PM. $30-$35. 573-332-2795, visitcape.com

BIG CAT QUEST AND FALL FEST Oct. 3, New Madrid > Beauty pageant, 5K, youth fishing rodeo, arts, crafts, music, mini golf, wagon

rides, Civil War encampment, and catfish tournament. Downtown. 9 am-4 pm. Free (cost to enter tournament). 573-748-5300, new-madrid.mo.us

exploration led by park naturalists. Sam A. Baker State Park. 8:30 am-3 pm. Free. 573-856-4514, mostateparks.com/park/sam-baker-state-park

JOSEPH AND THE DREAMCOAT

BOO! SILLIAGE

Oct. 6, Cape Girardeau > Family musical blends pop, country, and rock into a story of Biblical proportions. Bedell Performance Hall. 7:30 pm. $43-$49. 573-651-2265, rivercampusevents.com

Oct. 17, Ste. Genevieve > Help repair bousilliage, a mixture of mud and grass used to fill in gaps on timber buildings; play zombie versus human games; plant garlic; hunt for loup garou, also known as werewolves; and sing zombie karaoke. Bolduc House Museum. 10 am-5 pm. $8 ($4 if you dress like a zombie). 573-883-3105, bolduchouse.org

ED ASNER AS FDR Oct. 8, Cape Girardeau > An acclaimed actor becomes one of the greatest US presidents for a oneman show. Bedell Performance Hall. 7:30 pm. $39$45. 573-651-2265, rivercampusevents.com

MUDLICK MOUNTAIN TOURS Oct. 10, Patterson > Guided van rides to the Fire Tower, hikes on the mountain, displays and hands-on activities at the visitor center, and creek

GHOST TOURS Oct. 17, 23-24, and 30-31, New Madrid > Walking tour and ghost hunt at three of the area’s most haunted locations. Starts at the Chamber of Commerce office. 7 and 9 pm. Reservations. 573-7485300, wix.com/newmadrid/hauntedtour These listings are chosen by our editors and are not paid for by sponsors.

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VINTAGE FASHION SHOW

REGIONAL JURIED ART SHOW

Oct. 24, Cape Girardeau > Fundraiser for The Safe House for Women features a runway-style show where vintage fashion collections are incorporated into today’s fashions. Osage Centre. 7:30 PM. $25$50. 573-332-8882, vintagenowfashionshow,com

Nov. 1-Dec. 20, Poplar Bluff > Juried fine arts competition for artists living within a hundred-mile radius of the gallery. Margaret Harwell Art Museum.

Noon-4 PM Tues.-Fri.; 1-4 PM Sat.-Sun. Free. 573686-8002, mham.org

Oct. 24, Park Hills > Family event features educational and game stations, and staff answers questions about mining and minerals in the Old Lead Belt. Missouri Mines State Historic Site Powerhouse Museum. 5-8 PM. Free. 573-431-6226, mostateparks .com/park/missouri-mines-state-historic-site

RURAL HERITAGE DAY Oct. 24, Ste. Genevieve > Learn about rural life in the 1850s with plowing, quilts, old-fashioned treats, leather working, and blacksmithing. Creole House Property and Historic District. 10 AM-4 PM. $2 donation. 800-373-7007, visitstegen.org

FALL CEMETERY WALK Oct. 31, Burfordville > Explore the lives of Bollinger family members buried in the cemetery through letters, and learn about nineteenth-century burial traditions. Bollinger Mill State Historic Site. 9-11 AM. Free. Registration. 573-243-4591, mostateparks .com/park/bollinger-mill-state-historic-site

SOUTH CENTRAL FROGTOBERFEST Oct. 3, Waynesville > Celebrate Frog Rock with arts, crafts, music, a frog kissing contest, frog races, and a children’s area. City Park. 10 AM-4 PM. Free.

573-774-3050, pulaskicountyusa.com

PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION Oct. 3-31 and Nov. 7 (Sat.), Waynesville > Supervised paranormal investigation of one of the town’s oldest homes. Historic Talbot House. Dusk. $20. Reservations. 573-528-2149, pulaskicountyusa.com

OLD IRON WORKS DAYS Oct. 10-11, St. James > More than a hundred artisans demonstrate crafts that reflect life in the 1800s. Plus, there will be cloggers, bluegrass music, and hands-on craft activities. Maramec Spring Park. Noon-5 PM. $15 per carload. 573-265-7124

DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

On October 17 at the Leach Theatre in Rolla.

Classic Albums Live will re-create the Pink Floyd album, Dark Side of the Moon, note for note, cut for cut. The doors open at 7:30 PM. Ticket prices range from $25 to $35. Call 573341-4219 or visit leachtheatre.mst.edu for more information.

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HARVEST MOON FEST

VETERAN’S DAY PARADE

Oct. 17, Sligo > Chili supper, hayrides, musical entertainment, and pie and cake auctions. Throughout town. 4-7 PM. $3-$7. 573-729-5683

Nov. 11, St. Robert > Floats, flags, bands, and a ceremony that honors United States’ veterans. Missouri Blvd. 11 AM. Free. 573-336-5121, waynesville-strobertchamber.com

ROUTE 66 OKTOBERFEST

ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL

CENTRAL MARY POPPINS

Oct. 24, Rolla > Original and handmade creations including jewelry, furniture, clothing, paintings, wooden crafts, toys, and prints. Downtown. 9 AM4 PM. Free. 573-364-1221, visitrolla.com

Oct. 1-3 and 8-10, Versailles > This popular musical is the story of the Banks family that is living in London with out-of-control children and a most peculiar nanny. Royal Theatre. 7 PM. $5-$10. 573378-6226, theroyaltheatre.com

HAUNTING OF MONTAUK MILL

FIRST FRIDAY HIKES

Oct. 24, Salem > Take a nighttime tour of the mill, and get spooked by the voices and images of ghosts and historic characters. Montauk State Park. 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 PM. Free. 573-548-2201, mostateparks.com/park/montauk-state-park

Oct. 2, Danville > Naturalist-guided hike with terrain ranging from flat bottomland to rugged hills.

Graham Cave State Park. 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. Free.

573-564-3476, mostateparks.com/park/graham -cave-state-park

ARIANNA STRING QUARTET

MULTICULTURAL FALL FESTIVAL

Nov. 4, Rolla > One of America’s finest chamber ensembles brings tonal warmth and vitality to its performances. Leach Theatre. 7:30 PM. $20-$30.

573-341-4219, leachtheatre.mst.edu

Oct. 3, Jefferson City > Enjoy the diverse cultures of the area with entertainment, food, arts, crafts, informational booths, and storytellers. Downtown.

10 AM-3 PM. Free. 573-353-3531, jcmcf.info

PORTRAITS OF FAMILY AND WAR

The mixed-media photographs of Lupus Garrett will be displayed at The Greg Hardwick Gallery at Columbia College in Columbia from October 1 to October 21. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM until 5 PM and is free. Call 573-875-7517 or visit web .ccis.edu/Departments/VisualArtsAndMusic /GregHardwickGallery.aspx to learn more.

COURTESY OF LUPUS GARRETT

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GUIDED CAVE WALK

HERITAGE CRAFTS FESTIVAL

WINTER ARTS STROLL

Oct. 3-Nov. 1, (Sat. and Sun.), Danville > Take a forty-five-minute guided walk through ten thousand years of history, and learn about the ancient people that lived here. Graham Cave State Park.

10-11 am Sat.; 2-3 pm Sun. Free. 573-546-3476, mostateparks.com/park/graham-cave-state-park

Oct. 10-11, Arrow Rock > Traditional and modern hand-crafted items, historic reenactments, living history presenters, and music. Throughout town.

10 am-5 pm. $2. 660-837-3330, arrowrock.org

Nov. 6, Jefferson City > See artists at work, theater groups, acoustic musicians, and street performers. Downtown. 6-9 pm. Free. 573-632-2820, visitjeffersoncity.com

BEAR CREEK RUN

HELEN RUSSELL CONCERT

Oct. 17, Columbia > This 13.1-mile race is on a scenic trail. Albert Oakland Park. 8 am. $40-$50 to participate. 573-874-7460, gocolumbiamo.com

Nov. 7, Versailles > Classic country, bluegrass, classic rock, comedy, and gospel concert. Royal Theatre.

7 pm. $5-$10. 573-378-6226, theroyaltheatre.com

MISSOURI CHESTNUT ROAST

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Oct. 17, New Franklin > Celebrate agroforestry farming with educational booths, demonstrations, local music, and handcrafted items. Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Center. 10 am-4 pm.

Free. 573-289-6834, centerforagroforestry.org

Nov. 13-14, Fulton > Holiday window unveiling, carriage rides, holiday music, and giveaways.

Historic Downtown Brick District. 10 am-9 pm Fri.; 10 am-4 pm Sat. Free (carriage rides $6). 573-6428010, thebrickdistrict.com

MOONLIGHT MADNESS

FALL INTO ART

Oct. 29, Mexico > Hayrides, costume contest, and Halloween treats. Downtown. 6-10 pm. Free. 573581-2765, mexico-chamber.org

Nov. 14-15, Columbia > Fifty artisans from a broad spectrum of media celebrate art in the community with children’s art activities and live music.

Parkade Center. 9 am-5 pm Sat.; 11 am-4 pm Sun. Free. 573-445-6853, fallintoart.org

QUICK AND DEVILISH Oct. 7, Jefferson City > Program on Missouri’s fiddling heritage by the author of Play Me Something Quick and Devilish and a traditional fiddle and dance tunes concert. First floor of the Missouri State Capitol rotunda. 5-9 pm. Free. 573-222-6949, mostateparks.com/park/missouri-state-museum

ANCHOR CITY COOK-OFF Oct. 9-10, Centralia > Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned barbecue contest features music, vendors, and children’s activities. City Square.

5-11 pm Fri.; 9 am-5 pm Sat. Free. 573-682-2272, anchorcityco.com

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BASKET WEAVING CLASSES

Oct. 10, Fulton > Music, art, artisanal food, wine, craft beer, cooking and art demonstrations, and cook-off competition. Court and Fifth streets in the Brick District. 10 am-5 pm. Free (Taste Passports are $10). 573-592-7733, arthousefultonmo.org

Oct. 31, Arrow Rock > Take different classes on basket-making. Materials are supplied. Arrow Rock State Historic Site. 9 am-1 pm and 1:30-5:30 pm. $45 each. Reservations. 660-837-3330, mostateparks .com/park/arrow-rock-state-historic-site

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MURDER AT THE WINERY Nov. 19, Holts Summit > Interactive murder mystery dinner theater. Canterbury Hill Winery. 6-9 pm. $42. 573-896-9966, canterburyhill.com

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HOLIDAY BAZAAR Nov. 22, Columbia > Crafts, arts, and products from home-based businesses. Waters Moss Conservation Area. 11 AM-3 pM. Free. 573-874-6341, gocolumbiamo.com

CRAFT SHOW Nov. 29, Pilot Grove > See homemade arts and crafts. Lunch will be available. Pilot Grove School.

9 AM-3 PM. Free. 660-834-3679, pilotgrove.k12.mo.us

COURTSEY OF THE CARTHAGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

SOUTHWEST PADDLE STOCKTON Oct. 1, Dadeville > Bring your canoe or kayak for a guided trip on the 6.65-mile water trail, which follows the shoreline around the lake. The trail takes experienced paddlers two to three hours of steady paddling to complete. Stockton State Park marina. 9 AM-noon. Free. 417-276-4259, mostateparks .com/park/stockton-state-park

LAST COMIC STANDING Oct. 1, Springfield > Finalists from the TV show bring a guaranteed evening of great laughs. Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. 7:3010 PM. $32-$48. 417-836-7678. hammonshall.com

MAPLE LEAF FESTIVAL

Beginning in the late 1960s, the Maple Leaf Festival has been held in Carthage throughout the month of October. This year features theater productions, art shows, bicycle tours, pageants, a gospel sing, wine tasting, a model railroad show, many children’s activities, and more. The times vary by day, and most events are free. Call 417-358-2373 or visit carthagemapleleaf.com for more information.

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MAPLE LEAF QUILT SHOW

GRAPE AND FALL FESTIVAL

CHILI AND SALSA COOK-OFF

Oct. 1-31, Carthage > Show features historic quilts, bed coverings, and textiles. Powers Museum.

10:30 am-4:30 pm Tues.-Sat. Donations accepted.

417-237-0456, powersmusuem.com

Oct. 10, Hollister > Color Me Grape 5K run, grape stomp, entertainment featuring Branson’s biggest stars, variety of vendors, children’s activity area, and beer and wine garden. Downing Street. 10 am10 pm. Free. 417-334-3050, hollisterchamber.net

Oct. 24, Cassville > Live music, chili, and salsa tasting; crafts; pet parade; and 5K and one-mile fun run. Downtown square. 8 am-2 pm. Free ($2 to sample). 417-847-2814, cassville.com

ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW Oct. 2-4, Ozark > Hundreds of vendors with art, crafts, handmade items, and food. Finley River Park. 9 am-6 pm Fri.-Sat.; 9 am-4 pm Sun. Free. 417581-4545, ozarkcraftfair.com

OZARK FALL FARMFEST Oct. 2-4, Springfield > Livestock exhibitions, equipment, tractors, trailers, and balers. Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. 9 am-5 pm. Free. 417-833-2660, ozarkempirefair.com

AUTO FEST Oct. 3, Aurora > Classic and street rod cars, trucks, and motorcycles are judged, and prizes are awarded. Oak Park. 8 am-3 pm. Free ($25 entry fee). 417678-4150, auroramochamber.com

REPTICON Oct. 3-4, Springfield > Reptile and exotic animal show with pets, feeders, cages, merchandise, and live animal seminars. Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

10 am-5 pm. $5-$10. 863-268-4273, reptiday.com

TROUT FISHING DERBY Oct. 10-11, Lebanon > Trout fishing with prizes.

Bennett Spring State Park. 7:30 am-6:30 pm Sat.; 6:30-10:15 am Sun. Donations for the American Cancer Society accepted. 417-532-4307, mostateparks.com/park/bennett-spring-state-park

REGIONAL ART EXHIBIT Oct. 10-25, Neosho > Multi-media art exhibit and competition with artists from a four-state area.

Longwell Museum at Crowder College. Opening reception Oct. 10 3:30-5:30 pm; exhibit Mon.-Fri. 9 am-4 pm; Sat.-Sun. 1-4 pm. Free. 417-489-3041, southwesternmissouriartalliance.webs.com

HOMESTEAD DAYS FESTIVAL Oct. 17-18, Ash Grove > Living historians demonstrate Nathan Boone’s life, camp tours, live music, frontier craft demonstrations, and storytelling. Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site. 10 am4 pm. Free. 417-751-3266, mostateparks.com/park /nathan-boone-homestead-state-historic-site

BISON HIKE Nov. 7, Mindenmines > Bring your camera for a guided two-mile hike to see bison. Prairie State Park. 10 am-noon. Free. 417-843-6711, mostateparks.com/park/prairie-state-park

VETERANS DAY PARADE Nov. 7, Springfield > Celebration to honor all our veterans. Downtown. 10 am-1 pm. Free. 417-7614692, semoveteransdayparade.com

RECYCLED CRAFTS Nov. 14, Joplin > Discover how to turn recyclables into fun works of art or practical items. Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center. 1-4 pm. $10. 417-782-6287, wildcatglades.audubon.org

A VERY RETRO CHRISTMAS Nov. 21, Ozark > This retro-themed holiday parade features floats, marching bands, vehicles, and mounted entries followed by the Jingle Bell Jog. Downtown. 5 pm. Free. 417-581-6139, ozarkchamber.com

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KANSAS CITY VOLUNTEER SERVICE DAY Oct. 3, Knob Noster > Help with roadside cleanup, picking up trash within the park, trail maintenance, and controlling exotic species. Bring work gloves, sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots, and water. Knob Noster State Park. 9 AM-1 PM. Free. Registration. 660-563-2463, mostateparks.com/park /knob-noster-state-park

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Oct. 3-4, Kansas City > This event features handmade and vintage goods, local wines and spirits, food samples from local restaurants, and a variety of performances by local bands. Crown Center Square. 10 AM-8 PM Sat.; 11 AM-4PM Sun. $7-$10.

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ARTS, CRAFTS, AND MUSIC Oct. 3-4, Lee’s Summit > Enjoy 1850s music, Victorian dances, horse-drawn buggy rides, hot spiced cider, children’s games, period arts and crafts, and hayrides. Missouri Town 1855 at Fleming Park. 10 AM5 PM Sat.; 11 AM-5 PM Sun. $10 per car/van. 816-5034860, jacksongov.org

FALL HOMES TOUR

The Northeast Kansas City Historical Society presents its fall home walking tour featuring seven historic homes in Kansas City. Docents will guide you through each home and point out architectural and historical facts. The tour is open from 10 AM to 4 PM. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 the day of the tour and include a map. Call 816-769-3336 or visit nekchs.com for more information.

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OCTOBERFEST AND BICYCLES

GLOW JACK-O’-LANTERN

WINE STROLL

Oct. 10, Cole Camp > German food, musical entertainment, crafters, artists, antique vendors, old-time craft demonstrations, classic and antique bicycle show, and the Tour de Clabbertown bicycle ride. Downtown. 9 am-9 pm. Free. 660-668-2295, colecampmo.com

Oct. 17-18, Kingsville > Take a walk through more than seven hundred hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns as they light the paths. Powell Gardens. 6-10 pm. $5-$12. 816-697-2600, powellgardens.org

Oct. 24, Clinton > Sample Missouri wines with a souvenir wine glass, and stroll around the historic square. Downtown Square. 2-6 pm. $20-$25. 660885-8166, clintonmo.com

JUNIOR LEAGUE HOLIDAY MART

MOVIE NIGHT AT THE PARK

Oct. 22-25, Kansas City > This event is a fundraiser and is an upscale shopping extravaganza with more than two hundred specialty retailers. Bartle Hall.

9 am-9 pm Thurs.-Fri.; 10 am-6 pm; Sat. 10 am-4 pm Sun. $8-$43. 816-444-9708, jlkc.org

Oct. 24, Warsaw > See Monster House and Bugs Bunny cartoons outdoors. Harry S. Truman State Park amphitheater. 7 pm. Free. 660-438-7711, mostateparks.com/park/harry-s-truman-state-park

FALL ON THE FARM Oct. 10, Lawson > Costumed interpreters demonstrate rural life in 1870 with cider pressing, rag doll making, Victorian children’s games, and tours of woolen mill. Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site. Noon-5 pm. Free. 816-580-3387, mostateparks .com/park/watkins-woolen-mill-state-historic-site

PUMPKINS AND MUMS FESTIVAL Oct. 17, Excelsior Springs > Arts, crafts, vendors, scarecrow decorating contest, carnival games, pumpkin painting, and a petting zoo. Downtown.

10 am-4 pm. Free. 816-630-2811, visitexcelsior.com

HERITAGE DAYS Oct. 17-18, Warsaw > Celebrate historical and modern-day crafts with an 1800s village that features craft demonstrations, historical exhibits, and live music. Truman Lake Visitors Center and Downtown. 9 am-6 pm. Free. 800-927-7294, visitbentoncomo.com

FESTA ITALIANA Oct. 23-25, Kansas City > A 160-voice symphony chorus joins the Kansas City Symphony for a night of Italian opera with excerpts from Puccini and Rossini. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

8 pm Fri.-Sat.; 2 pm Sun. $23-$76. 816-471-0400, kcsymphony.org

BATTLE OF ISLAND MOUND Oct. 24, Butler > Commemorate the first battle of the Civil War that African-American soldiers fought in with demonstrations, crafts, storytelling, a medicine show, music, and more. Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site. 10 am4 pm. Free. 417-276-4259, mostateparks.com/park /battle-island-mound-state-historic-site

TRICK OR TREAT Oct. 30, Warrensburg > Trick-or-treating, costume contest, and candy. Downtown. 4-6 pm. Free. 660429-3988, warrensburgmainstreet.com

MAYOR’S TREE LIGHTING Nov. 20, Lee’s Summit > Lighting of the tree, choir performances, and a visit from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and their elves. Howard Station Park.

6:30 pm. Free. 816-246-6598, downtownls.org

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Nov. 21, Excelsior Springs > Opening day for Lane of Lights and Hall of Waters, lighted parade, Mayor’s tree lighting, Santa’s workshop, carolers, and pictures with Santa. Downtown. Noon-9 pm. Free.

816-630-1040, eschristmascommittee.com

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FALL FUN EVENT

PUMPKINFEST Oct. 9-11, St. Joseph > Celebrate the fall harvest with live entertainment, children’s costume parade, rides, crafts, and the lighting of the Great Pumpkin Mountain. Pony Express Museum grounds.

5-9 PM Fri.; 10 AM-9 PM Sat.; 11 AM-5 PM Sun. Free.

816-279-5059, ponyexpress.org

HAUNTED CAMP GROUND CONTEST

On October 17 at the Mozingo Lake RV campground in Maryville, you can see a pumpkin cannon shoot pumpkins into the lake, enjoy pumpkin carving, and tour the decorated campsites. The event is open from 2 to 10 PM and is free. Call 660-562-2323 or visit mozingolake.com for more information.

Oct. 24, Cameron > Take a hike to find hidden pumpkins and win a prize. Bring your camera for a live birds of prey presentation by Operation Wildlife, enjoy treats, and tour the campsites entered in the Halloween campsite decorating contest. Wallace State Park. 10 AM-8 PM. Free. 816-632-3745, mostateparks.com/park/wallace-state-park

HALLOWEEN NIGHT HIKES

MISSOURI DAY FESTIVAL

Oct. 31, Trenton > Join the park staff for spooky fun during a nighttime hike. Crowder State Park.

6-8 PM. Free. 660-359-6473, mostateparks.com /park/crowder-state-park

Oct. 16-18, Trenton > More than 150 vendors, a parade, a pumpkin decorating competition, a yard decorating contest, an Atlatl (spear throwing) tournament, and a marching band competition. Fairgrounds. Noon-8 PM Fri.; 9 AM-8 PM Sat.; 10 AM-2 PM Sun. Free (except band competition).

660-359-4324, trentonmochamber.com

Nov. 7-8, Clarksville to Hannibal > Follow the scenic river road, and see fine artists, crafts persons, and artisans at work in their galleries. Many will have items for sale. Route 79. Times vary. Free. 573754-5921, 50milesofart.com

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Oct. 22-23, St. Joseph > Tour the Mount Mora Cemetery, and meet with costumed characters playing the city’s most fascinating former residents. Meet at Wyeth-Tootle Mansion to catch the bus. 6:30 and 7:30 PM. $18-$20. Reservations required. 816-232-8471, mountmora.org

Nov. 12-14, St. Joseph > Holiday shopping preview party, local and regional vendors, gift gallery, holiday lunch cafe, and wine tasting. Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art. 5-8 PM Thurs.; 10 AM-8 PM Fri.; 10 AM-4 PM Sat. $10 (good for all three days). 816233-7003, albrecht-kemper.org

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NORTHEAST EXPLORING HERITAGE HERBS Oct. 3, Florida > Learn about wild edible and medicinal herbs, hike the trail to find herbs, make and eat a soup and salad lunch, participate in the medicinal herb workshop, and make an herbal salve to take home. Mark Twain State Park.

9 AM-4 PM. Free. Registration, 573-565-3449, mostateparks.com/park/mark-twain-state-park

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES

COURTESY OF MONA BROWN

Oct. 3, Kirksville > Compete in Scotland’s traditional feats of strength with the tossing of the caber and the Braemer stone. See Scottish costumes, and enjoy bagpipe music. Lawn of the Faith Lutheran Church. 10 AM-4 PM. Free. 660-341-1755, visitkirksville.com

MASTER OF MENACE Oct. 8, Kirksville > Charity dinner is followed by Victoria Price, daughter of screen legend Vincent Price, speaking about her father on the thirtieth anniversary of his visit. Student Union at Truman State University. 6 PM dinner; 9 PM speech. Free (dinner $25). 660-785-4133, truman.edu/vincentprice

COUNTRY COLORFEST

Louisiana, Missouri, comes alive on October 17 and 18 with more than one hundred vendors, a parade, the Fireman’s Challenge, a car and motorcycle show, battle of the high school bands competition, and concerts. Events are held downtown and at the Riverfront and are open from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 4 PM on Sunday. Call 573-754-5921 or visit louisianacolorfest.com for more information.

Broadway Brewery would like to thank our local purveyors.

Come down and check out our fall menu with products from over 120 local farms and processors.

Downtown Columbia 816 E Broadway, Columbia, MO www.broadwaybrewery.com

Goatsbeard Artisan Cheese Patchwork Family Farms Neuner Farm KC Buffalo Country Neighbors Borntrager Slabaugh Rose Valley Troutdale Farm Companion Bakery Uprise Bakery Weiler Dairy Milton Creamery

Ozark Forest Mushrooms Bonne Femme Honey Farm Patric Chocolate Volpi Foods Sparky’s Ice Cream Shortwave Coffee Littrell’s Organic Farm Salume Beddu Duzan Produce Marcoot Jersey Creamery Missouri Highland Fruit Farm Blue Heron Orchard Beckners Orchard

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ARSENIC AND OLD LACE

IRON HORSE RODEO

HOT METAL

Oct. 16-Nov. 1, Macon > Comedy features the Brewster sisters who are devoted to charity and family and who have a twist on how to relieve the loneliness of older gentlemen. Royal Theatre. Show times vary. $16-$27. 660-385-2924, maplesrep.com

Oct. 2-3, Pacific > Bull riding, bucking broncos, clowns, and calf roping. Liberty Field. 4 pm. Ticket costs vary. 636-257-0500, pacificmissouri.com

Oct. 9-10, St. Louis > More than thirty local metal artists and jewelers showcase their works. The Ethical Society of St. Louis. 3-8 pm Fri.; 10 am-4 pm Sat. Free. 314-651-2229, midwest-metalsmiths.org

BEST OF MISSOURI MARKET

FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL

Nov. 27, Louisiana > Lighted parade, lighting of the city tree, and a visit from Santa. Downtown.

6:30 pm. Free. 573-754-5921, louisiana-mo.com

Oct. 2-4, St. Louis > More than 120 food producers and artisans, live music, food court, and children’s activities, including pumpkin decorating and crafts.

Missouri Botanical Garden. 6-9 pm Fri.; 9 am-5 pm Sat.-Sun. $5-$12. 800-642-8842, mobot.org

FOREVER PLAID: PLAID TIDINGS

MO’ COWBELL RUN

Nov. 27-Dec. 13, Macon > The Plaids return to Earth to bring joyous high-jinks and sing your favorite holiday songs. Royal Theatre. Show time vary. $16-$27. 660-385-2924, maplesrep.com

Oct. 4, St. Charles > Marathon, half marathon, and 5K. Frontier Park. Call for times. Free to spectators.

636-946-7776, mocowbellmarathon.com

Oct. 10, Webster Groves > Learn more about Ozark Mountain music and the music of Lewis and Clark, and enjoy art and crafts. CMS Center. 12:305 pm. Free. 314-968-5939, webster.edu/cms

FALL CAR SHOW

ANGEL STREET

Oct. 4, St. Louis > Classic, vintage, antique, and custom vehicles and motorcycles. Jefferson Barracks Park. 11 am-4 pm. Donations accepted (fee to bring vehicle). 314-898-6655, stlouisco.com

Oct. 14-Nov. 8, Webster Groves > This play has equal parts mystery, psychology, and sin. LorettoHilton Center for the Performing Arts. Show times vary. $17.50-$79.50. 314-968-4925, repstl.org

HISTORIC HAYRIDES

GHOST STORIES

Oct. 9-10, Chesterfield > Take a hayride, wander through candlelit historic homes, listen to storytellers, and enjoy refreshments. Faust Historic Village. 6, 7, and 8 pm. $10. Advanced tickets required.

314-615-8328, stlouisco.com

Oct. 16, St. Louis > Flickering candles and creaky stairs set the scene for spooky tales told by costumed storytellers. General Daniel Bissell House.

6:30 and 8 pm. $5. Advanced reservations. 314-5445714, stlouisco.com

WINTER WONDERLAND

ST. LOUIS INTERPRETIVE KAYAK TOURS Oct. 1-29 (Thurs.), Troy > Join park staff for a beginner-level kayak tour of Lake Lincoln. Each week has a different topic or theme. Kayaks are provided for participants. Cuivre River State Park. 6-8 pm. Free. Reservations. 636-528-7247, mostateparks.com/park/cuivre-river-state-park

Oct. 10, De Soto > Local artists and crafters. Washington State Park. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 636-586-5768, mostateparks.com/park/washington-state-park

EXPLORE MUSIC!

Directory of Our Advertisers Amtrak, p. 18 Arkansas Parks & Tourism, pgs. 16-17 Arrow Rock, p. 125 Bent Tree Gallery, p. 25 Benton County Tourism, p. 30 Boonville Tourism, p. 118 Branson CVB, p. 11 Branson Visitor’s TV, p. 114 Broadway Brewery, p. 127 Callaway County Tourism, pgs. 28-29 The CaneBrake, p. 91 Cape Girardeau CVB, p. 124 Central Trust & Investment Company, p. 88 City of Yukon’s Best, OK, p. 92 Clay County Tourism, p. 13 Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, p. 20 Columbia Orthopaedic, p. 119 Commercial Trust, p. 52 Crow Steals Fire, p. 118 Daniel Boone Historic Home and Heritage Center, p. 125 Ellington Chamber of Commerce, p. 8 Eureka Springs A & P Commission, p. 91 Fayetteville, AR, p. 121 Greater Chillicothe Visitor’s Region, p. 121 Hannibal CVB, p. 9 Hermann Tourism, p. 14 Hermann Hill, p. 132 Hermann Wurst Haus, p. 120 Historic Murphysburg Preservation Inc., p. 122 Isle of Capri, p. 3 JR Wood Signs, p. 125 James Country Mercantile, p. 125 Jefferson City CVB, p. 123 KCPT, p. 78

Kennett Chamber of Commerce, p. 123 KMOS, pgs. 99 & 126 Lebanon, MO Tourism, p. 20 Lexington, MO Tourism, p. 125 Lodge of Four Seasons, p. 4 Maples Repertory Theatre, p. 121 Marshall Tourism, p. 6 Maryland Heights CVB, p. 9 Mexico, MO Tourism, p. 14 Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, p. 117 Missouri Poison Control, p. 122 Missouri Pork Association, p. 2 Missouri Life Books, p. 22 Missouri Life Gift Box, p. 7 Missouri Life Gift Subscription, p.52 Missouri Lifelines, p. 118 Missouri Soybean Association, pgs. 74-77 Moberly Chamber of Commerce, p. 25 Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord Pickens Museum, p. 92 Old Trails Region, p. 125 Ovid Bell Press, p. 52 Planters Barn Theater, p. 120 The Railyard Steakhouse, p. 99 Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce, p. 14 Rost Landscaping, p. 119 Saleigh Mountain, p. 118 Shaw Nature Reserve, p. 122 Socket, p. 131 Statement of Ownership, p. 22 Stone Hollow Studio, p. 25 Truman State University Press, p. 22 TryAthletics, p. 116 Westphalia Vineyards, p. 99 WJW Sculpture, p. 25

HIGHER ED GUIDE Central Methodist University, p. 111 Grantham University, p. 109 Harding University, p. 113 St. Louis University John Cook School of Business, p. 111 WGU Missouri, p. 111 BED-AND-BREAKFAST GUIDE Bed & Breakfasts Inns of Missouri, p. 83 Central Hotel B&B, p. 83 The Gathering Place B&B, p. 85 Hickory Springs B&B, p. 83 House for Sale, p. 85 Inn at Harbour Ridge, p. 83 Missouri Division of Tourism, pgs. 80-81 St. Charles CVB, p. 83 Inn St. Gemme Beauvais, p. 83 Ste. Genevieve, MO, p. 87 Stone Hill Winery, p. 85 ST. JOSEPH SPECIAL SECTION Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, p. 105 Andrew County Museum, p. 107 East Hills Shopping Center, p. 107 Missouri Department of Conservation, p. 106 Mount Mora Cemetery Preservation & Restoration Assoc., p. 105 NW Missouri Genealogical Society, p. 105 Remington Nature Center of St. Joseph, p. 104 Pony Express Museum, p. 105 St Joseph Community Chorus, p. 107 St. Joseph CVB, pgs. 102-103, & 106 St. Joseph Museums, p. 105 Walter Cronkite Memorial, p. 107 Western Institute, p. 106

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SPOOK SPECTACULAR Oct. 16-17, Sullivan > See decorated campsites, watch an outdoor movie, participate in a spooky scavenger hunt, warm up by the bonfire, and enjoy a dance with a DJ. Meramec State Park. 7-10 PM Fri.; 1:30-10 PM Sat. Free. 573-468-6072, mostateparks .com/park/meramec-state-park

SPOOKY CAVE TOURS Oct. 17, Leasburg > Take a tour of the cave at its spookiest. Onondaga Cave State Park, 6-8:30 PM (tours every half hour). $7-$12. Reservations. 573245-6576, onondagafriends.org

CUBA FEST Oct. 17-18, Cuba > Crafts, music, chili cook-off, Taste of Cuba food court, wine tasting, mural tours on a trolley, and music. Recklein Commons.

9 AM-4 PM. Free (except food and chili samples).

573-259-0480. cubamomurals.com

DEUTSCH COUNTRY DAYS Oct. 17-18, Marthasville > German living history event. Historic Luxenhaus Farm. 9 AM-5 PM. $8-$15.

636-949-7776, deutschcountrydays.org

MISSOURI DAY Oct. 21, St. Charles > Celebrate Missouri Day with educational programs and activities all about water, including habitats, river history, water quality, recreation, and conservation. First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site. 10 AM-3 PM. Free. 636-940-3322, mostateparks.com/park/first -missouri-state-capitol-state-historic-site

SPIRITS FROM THE PAST Oct. 24, Defiance > Explore an 1800s village on lantern-lit paths, and learn why the townspeople were so cautious at night. Historic Daniel Boone Home and Heritage Center. 6 PM. $6-$10. 636-7982005, danielboonehome.com

This spellbinding, original play explores the complex relationship between the African-American community and the police. Performances will be held at these locations in St. Louis: Missouri History Museum on October 2 at 8 PM with $15 tickets; Parkway United Church of Christ October 4 at 6 PM for free; St. Louis Community College at Meramec October 9 at 7 PM for free. Call 314-721-6556 or visit gitana-inc.org for more information.

GLASS ORNAMENT DISPLAY Nov. 1-Dec. 24, St. Louis > Hand-crafted ornaments by local and national artists. Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design. 10 AM-5 PM Tues.-Thurs.; 10 AM6 PM Fri.-Sat.; 11 AM-5 PM Sun. Free. 314-725-1177, ext. 322, craftalliance.org

OZARK FLING

Oct. 24, St. Louis > Creaking floors, wood fires, and noises from the forest set the scene for spooky stories told by costumed storytellers. Jefferson Barracks Park. 6:30 and 8 PM. $5. Advanced registration. 314-544-5714, stlouisco.com

Nov. 6-7, Steelville > Classes in spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, and a fiber arts mall featuring vendors with handmade goods, gifts, fiber art supplies, tool, and books. Meramec Baptist Retreat Center. Times vary. Free (fees for classes). 573-6456851, ozarkfiberfling.com

HISTORICAL CEMETERY TOUR

LIVING HISTORY HAYRIDES

GHOST STORIES

COURTESY OF GITANA PRODUCTIONS

BLACK AND BLUE

Oct. 24, Washington > Bring a flashlight for a nonscary tour featuring costumed characters who tell stories about the lives of the cemetery residents.

Widley/Odd Fellows Cemetery. 6 PM. $5-$7. 636239-0280, ioof86.wix.com/home

PUMPKIN PALOOZA Oct. 24, Washington > Giant pumpkin weigh-in, pumpkin decorating, costume contests, hayrides, and a scavenger hunt. Main Street. 11 AM-6 PM. Free.

636-239-2715, washmo.org

Nov. 7-8, St. Louis > Take a hayride where costumed reenactors from the War of 1812, Civil War, and World War II explain their uniforms and equipment. Fort Belle Fontaine. 10 AM, 12:30 and 2:30 PM Sat.; 12:30 and 2:30 PM Sun. $7. Advanced reservations. 314-544-5714, stlouisco.com

IRIS DEMENT Nov. 22, St. Louis > Music from her new release.

Sheldon Concert Hall. 7:30 PM. $30-$35. 800-2935949, thesheldon.org

OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS Nov. 29, Washington > Live music, face painting, hayrides, crafts, and cookie decorating. Main Street. 3-5 PM. Free. 636-239-2715, washmo.org

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HOLIDAY FARE WINE TRAIL Nov. 21-22, Hermann > Follow the trail to sample local wine and holiday fare. Seven area wineries.

10 AM-5 PM Sat.; 11 AM-5 PM Sun. $30, Reservations.

800-932-8687, hermannwinetrail.com

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Misso˜ iana These are our top ten favorite Missouriana tidbits from the past hundred issues.

1. “Cut my pie INTO four pieces; I don’t think I could eat eight.”

—St. Louis native Yogi Berra, October 2012

2. Route 66 DISAPPEARED from official maps in 1985.—June 2012

3. “I have never been lost, but I will

ADMIT to being confused for several weeks.”

—Daniel Boone, February 2010

4. The only difference BETWEEN the Missouri flag and the flag of the Netherlands is the Missouri seal in the middle.—June —June 2013

5. “The perils of duck hunting are great— especially for the duck.”

—St. Joseph native Walter Cronkite, October 2010

8. “And we love to dance, especially that

new one CALLED the Civil War Twist.

The Northern part of you stands still while the Southern part tries to secede.”

—St. Louis native Dick Gregory, October 2011

7. Missouri’s state parks HOST about 18 6. In 1985, the honeybee BECAME

million visitors a year—not bad for a state with a population of just over 6 million.—June 2014

Missouri’s state insect.—August 2010

9. Missouri ranked 5th in the NATION for turkey production, raising 21,000,000 turkeys in 2008.—October 2009 2008.

10.

Five morel mushrooms contain 20

CALORIES, 2 grams of protein, and no fat, until they’re fried.—April 2009

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