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14 Gift Ideas

51 The Perfect Gift

15 Treemendous Christmas Tree Contest

54 Don’t Mess Up the Dress Up

28 Holiday Threads

60 Glossary of History & Architecture

31 Tasty Christmas Favorites

66 Imagination Zone Answers

In each issue: 8 The Scene 10 The 10 Spot 63 The J List 64 The Parting Shot

35 Kid’s Christmas Fun Pages CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Michael Coonrod Amanda Stone Bobbie Pottorff CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Laurie Sisk Mitzi Starkweather Roger Nomer

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Editor At nearly every newspaper I’ve worked at over the years, the editors have run this famed editorial on the Christmas Eve edition: it’s about as traditional as a newspaper can get, really. I’ve tried to do the same with J MAG over the last few years, and since this is our annual holiday issue of J MAG, I felt it was only appropriate to again reprint it here. As you very well know, veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church received a letter to the editor in September, 1897, from 8-yearold Virginia O’Hanlon, asking him whether Santa Claus was real or not. In an unsigned response, Church would write what has since become history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial. Following its printing in the New York Sun, Church’s editorial has appeared in dozens of languages, in books, movies, on posters and even on collectible stamps. If you’ve never read it before, I hope you enjoy it now for the first time.

In this edition of J MAG visuals are plenty in this issue, with pictures of a dozen Christmas trees, pictures from the Carthage Maple Leaf Parade and our Style section, which once again features amazing photographs from Mitzi Starkweather Photography, showcasing local kids decked out in winter clothes. Sticking with the holiday theme, you’ll want to read the 10Spot, which showcases area Christmas-related events, as well as the J-List at the back of the book that touts five upcoming local holiday-themed plays (including one based 6

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“DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN, it’s so.’ Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?”

Virginia O’Hanlon, 115 W. 95th Street

VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge. Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You may tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

on the editorial I’ve printed above!). And our popular kids fun section is back for another go-around, allowing the young ones to pick up a pen and pencil and draw, mark, cut out or tape together all kinds of hands-on activities. We also want to thank Brad Belk for another historical installment — the man goes out of his way each issue to dig up great facts about our wonderful community and we appreciate everything he does. Also, we want to thank Carthage Antiquarium for the beautiful Jasper County Courthouse wrapping paper as well as the beautiful green

bow made by Ozark Nursery gracing the gift on page 51, which is being held by a your’s truly decked out as St. Nick. Ho ho ho! As always, thank you for reading. You can reach us at kmcclintock@joplinglobe.com, by mail at J MAG, 117 E. Fourth St., Joplin, Mo. 64801, by calling us at 417.627.7279 or by finding us on Facebook. Kevin McClintock Editor, J MAG

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Scene Photography by Laurie Sisk

A horse-drawn carriage transports the Maple Leaf Royalty through central Carthage during the popular parade and celebration.

A large crowd gathers near the intersection of Centennial and Grand streets for the start of the parade.

Members of the Joplin High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eagle Pride marching band entertain the crowd during the annual parade.

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The Maple Leaf parade is known for its bands. Here, members of the Missouri Southern Lion Pride Marching Band entertain the crowd.

Maple Leaf Parade Grand Marshalls Brian and Marilyn Bisbee wave to the crowd as they make their way down Centennial Ave. in October.

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TenSpot By Michael Coonrod

The holidays are a wonderful time of year: putting up your favorite decorations, visiting friends and family, finding the perfect gifts. But if all those get to be too much to handle, you need to step back and find a way to relieve the tension and stress. Here are a few suggestions to put the fun back in your festivities:

Joplin Ten Festive Holiday Events you MUST See

Unveiling of Joplin City Hall Window Display 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 30

Details: The official “introduction” to the holiday season in Joplin, employees at the Joplin City Hall (602 S. Main St.) will unveil their iconic Christmas-themed display windows, which has become a popular annual event. It’s a step back in time to the 1930s and 1940s, when storefront windows were commonly decked out with all kinds of Christmasrelated goodies.

The Joplin City Tree Lighting Ceremony 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 30 Details: What better way to get into the spirit of the season than seeing the community tree lighting ceremony? Bundle up, bring a warm beverage and prepare to be awed as the city kicks off the season by turning on the lights in Spiva Park located at 4th and Main.

Joplin Christmas Parade 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1 Details: Now that you’re feeling a little joy (and a chill in the air), head downtown to see the 45th annual Joplin Christmas Parade. This year’s theme is, “The Music and Miracles of Christmas.” Put the children on your shoulders to watch your favorite floats and hear holiday tunes performed by local marching bands. Proceeds from the parade will go toward the Children’s Miracle Network. Sponsored by Freeman Health System, the parade route will stretch from 15th to 3rd streets. Be sure to check out other area parades, as well, including the 36th annual parade in Pittsburg, Kansas at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30, the Neosho parade at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 and the Carthage parade at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7.

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Linda Lindquist Baldwin’s Holiday Celebration 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6

Internationally recognized Joplin artist Linda Lindquist Baldwin will hold her 23rd annual show and sale of her award-winning artwork at 504 S. Schifferdecker Ave. She will offer original papier-mache Belsnickle Santas and ornaments and Exclusive Edition Santas, Snowmen, home décor and other miscellaneous items designed especially for and available only at this event. Admission is free and there will be refreshments and door prizes. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Snickles in Services Scholarship at Crowder College.

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Kansas City Southern’s Holiday Express 4-9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9 Details: Get a look at Santa’s train! The Holiday Express will stop in Joplin for the 15th straight year at the historic Union Depot (access is just east of “B” and N. Main St.). Kids can visit St. Nick and see displays both on and off the six-car train. This is a free event, open to the public, and KC Southern will also make a donation to the Joplin Salvation Army.

Photo courtesy

of kcsouthern.co

Way of Salvation Driving Lights Tour 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Dec. 27 Details: Looking for a way to connect your favorite Bible stories to the holiday season? The Congregation of the Mother Co-Redemptrix can help. Located at Fairview and Grand in the middle of Carthage, this seasonal light display lets you drive through or park your car and walk through a wonderland of lights.

Breakfast with Santa 8 a.m.-11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 5 Since a certain jolly old elf seems to be spending a lot of time in Southwest Missouri, why not share a meal with him? The fine folks down at The Civic in Neosho will host a special pancake breakfast with Santa and guests. This is a free event with games and activities for kids.

Holiday Open House 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12 If you’re in a really traditional mood, head down to the George Washington Carver National Monument outside Diamond for a fun-filled Saturday afternoon. Park staff and volunteers will celebrate the season with holiday music, refreshments and interpretive programs.

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Ugly Sweater 5K & Eggnog/Beer Run/Walk 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 12 If you’re looking for something a little different, this might be for you. Dig out that “favorite” Christmas sweater and get ready to show it off when racing. If a 5K on a new certified course isn’t challenging enough, run the eggnog/beer run where you drink six ounces of your chosen beverage every quarter mile.

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An Old Time Christmas Saturday, Nov. 7 through Wednesday, Dec. 30

With more than 5,000,000(!) Christmas lights, 1,000 Christmas trees and two Broadway style shows, Silver Dollar City has something for just about everyone. There are special holiday-themed feasts and even a parade featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

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Olivia in baby Sara, $78, from Ambiance and red leggings from Mason’s Closet. Flower hair clip, $10, from Ambiance; Aidan in button-up shirt and sweater vest from Mason’s Closet; Demari in sweater from Mason’s Closet. Photo taken at Blue Moon Market. 28

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Aidan in Tom & Jerry, $46.99, from Ambiance. Photo taken at Ambiance.

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Demari and Aidan in Tom & Jerry red pajamas, $46.99, from Ambiance; Olivia in Laura Dare, $41.99, from Ambiance. Photo taken at Ambiance.

Olivia in Isobella & Chloe coat, $49.99; hair bow, $12, all from Ambiance.

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Demari in puppy sweatshirt from Mason’s Closet; Aidan in black shirt from Mason’s Closet and deux nar deux neon vest, $60, from Ambiance; Olivia in boutique outfit, $29.99, from Ambiance. Ladder décor courtesy of Blue Moon Market.

Tasty Christmas Favorites

For all of you food lovers out there, we here at J MAG wanted to give you an early Christmas present. So we gathered together some of our favorite tasty traditions for the holidays and are passing them on to you. We hope, in some way, that our holiday food traditions for Christmas breakfast or dinner can become a part of your family’s tradition.

From J MAG staff Kevin McKlintock - J MAG Editor

Sharon McClintock’s Bubble Bread “For many families, Thanksgiving or Sunday Easter dinner are the biggest meals and gettogethers of the year. But as a kid growing up, the one meal I anticipated more than any other was my mother’s Christmas morning breakfast. After the gifts had been unwrapped and my favorite present was clutched in my hands (one year it was a foothigh Godzilla), and the gift wrapping flung to all corners of the room, my dad, brother and I would gather around the kitchen table for scrambled eggs, bacon and a huge, syrupy slab of Bubble Bread. Literally, my mouth is watering as I’m typing this in right now. I can’t remember how old I was when this became tradition, but it was a ‘thing’ until my brother and I moved out of the house.”

Ingredients: • 1 package frozen rolls (18-20)(cut in half) • ½ cup margarine (1 stick), melted • 1 cup sugar • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • ¼ cup (or more) brown sugar • Maraschino cherries • Nuts (if desired)

Directions: • Melt margarine. • Pour ¾ margarine in bottom of Bundt pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. • Add brown sugar (enough to moderately soak up margarine but not dry). • Arrange cherries and nuts over brown sugar. • Dip rolls in remaining margarine then dip coated rolls into sugar/cinnamon mixture and coat well. • Arrange rolls over cherry/nut layer and

continue until all rolls are used (If rolls are left in bottom of refrigerator over night and allowed to defrost the raising time is shorter). • If rolls are defrosted, raising time will be about 1.5 to 2 hours. • The rolls will come to the top of the pan when raised. • If frozen rolls are used, the time will be about double. • Bake at 350 degrees about 30 minutes. • Check after 15-20 minutes. • The top will sound hollow when done. • Do not over bake. • Remove from oven, loosen from sides of pan with a knife and invert onto a serving plate while still hot.

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Naomi Kepple’s Cookie Press Cookies “While the bubble bread was a tradition my mother started with my brother and I, my mother had a Christmas tradition that began with her mother, my granny Naomi Kepple. And along with the Bubble Bread, her Cookie Press cookies became an annual Christmas snack. My mother received the Cooky Maker and Cake Decorator set when she was a kid. Using this, she and Granny would bake these simple but delicious cookies in a number of shapes — snowflake, daisy petal, butter-bar, four-square, tree, spritzer, heart and star-petal. My mother still has an advertisement from the 1950s. It’s so old it’s been ripped into pieces and she had to tape it back together. One neat thing from the advertisement is the “re-order” coupon that reads: ‘Please send me 14-piece Combination Cake Decorator and Cooky Maker. I enclose 50 cents in coin, as well as two 3-cent stamps and label.’”

Ingredients: • 3 cups sifted flour • 1 cup shortening • 1 cup sugar • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla • 2 eggs, unbeaten • ¼ teaspoon salt

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• Cream together shortening, sugar and vanilla. • Add eggs and beat well. • Add flour and salt and mix until blended. • Press through cookie press onto an un-greased cookie sheet. • Bake in a moderately hot oven (400 degrees) for 10-12 minutes. • Before baking, decorate cookies with colored sugar or sprinkles (if desired). If dough is too stiff, thin out with a few drops of milk or water.

Ingredients: • 1 egg • ¼ teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon sugar • 2 tablespoons shortening • 2 teaspoons butter • 1 cup whole wheat flour • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder • 8 cups broth

Directions: • Add egg, salt and sugar to a bowl and beat with a fork. • Cut in shortening and butter. • Add the flour and baking powder to egg mixture and stir to make dough. • Roll very thin on floured surface. • Cut into strips. • Let dry at room temperature for at least one hour. • Drop into boiling broth and simmer for about 15 minutes. Bobbie Pottorff - J MAG writer

John (J.D.) Pottorff’s Bread Pudding Amanda Stone - J MAG Head Writer

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Whole Wheat Noodles “My earliest memories include peering over the top of the kitchen table at homemade noodles as they lay drying. Sneaking bits of the salty dough was the objective. My mom would cover the drying dough with tea towels to keep off dust and probably to discourage curious passers-by as well. Once dropped into bubbling broth, the noodles become soft bits of sheer bliss. They are holiday comfort food epitomized. My mom adapted the recipe years ago to include whole wheat flour; it doesn’t affect the noodles and makes them slightly better for you.”

“Baking during the holidays was a big part of my childhood. I remember my grandma’s banana bread, yeast rolls, fresh fruit pies — everything. As I grew up and had kids of my own, I didn’t continue the tradition simply because I never learned how she had made all of those yummy goodies. I’m really good at baking, but I just really never made the time. Now that I’ve been married for nearly 25 years and I live halfway across the country from my family, my husband’s family has become my family; his parents are my parents. It was his dad who taught me a great deal about cooking and baking as an adult, and for that reason I would love to share his recipe for his fantastic bread pudding. Dad passed away three years ago and the holidays have never been the same.”

Ingredients:

Directions:

• 5 slices of buttered toast • ¼ teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 3 cups scalded milk • ½ cup raisins (if desired) • ½ cup sugar • 3 eggs (beaten) • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon • Hold out 2 tbsp sugar and mix that with the ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

• Scald the milk; break up the buttered toast and put in bottom of baking pan. • In a separate bowl, combine the salt, sugar and eggs. • Add the scalded milk to the salt, sugar and eggs. • Pour over the toast and press down. • Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon mixture over the top. • Bake at 350˚ for 25 minutes or until knife comes out clean. The top should be light brown.

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The Perfect Gift By Amanda Stone In the short story “The Gift of the Magi,” O. Henry tells the tale of a young couple desperate to buy the ideal gift to express their love for one another. Each sold their most valuable possession and went to great lengths in order to procure the perfect gift for their beloved. In regard to the young wife finding a present for her husband, O. Henry wrote, “She found it at last. It surely had been made for Jim and no one else. There was no other like it in any of the shops, and she had looked in every shop in the city.” The story was published in 1905, but the act of searching out the perfect gift is timeless. As shoppers begin to flood the stores this holiday season, a common thought may be running through their heads: Why am I trying so hard? Continued on page 52

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The answer, for many, is physiological. When giving a gift that’s sure to be just right, the brain’s pleasure and reward centers are triggered and endorphins are released. Oxytocin, a feel-good hormone, lowers stress and makes the giver feel more connected with the recipient. The feeling lasts for up to two hours, plenty of time for a chain reaction of giving to begin. In turn, recipients are more likely to be generous than if they hadn’t received a thoughtful gift. “When we are involved in finding the perfect gift, it makes us more open. It’s about connecting to who we are so that we can better appreciate and value those that

“When we are involved in finding the perfect gift, it makes us more open. It’s about connecting to who we are so that we can better appreciate and value those that we choose to be around.” we choose to be around. We are more receptive to whatever comes our way. It’s the law of circulation,” said Ann Leach, Life Coach. The law of circulation states that all things in the universe are flowing in circulation at an ever expanding rate. When givers give to 52

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one person, they will receive from many others. Leach practices by writing daily in a gratitude journal. “In the morning I journal about how I want the day to go. At the end of the day, I reflect back on how the day actually went, and I find something to be grateful for even if the day didn’t go the way I wanted it to. There is always something to be grateful for.” A journal with a handwritten note tucked in the pages explaining the motive for it can be unique, thoughtful and just

the right choice. “When we get outside of ourselves and think of others, we are more relaxed and open and more willing to receive the good,” said Leach. A gift can be a symbol, or an expression, of love. “It’s saying I value you enough to want to express my appreciation for who you are. It’s about honoring who that person really is. It lets them know that you really thought about them.” Giving a thoughtful gift is a universal way to show appreciation, interest and

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gratitude. Presents are a way to transmit the image the giver has of the recipient, therefore strengthening bonds between family and friends. Guilt-giving plays a part in the holiday season as well, but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to have negative feelings attached. Guilt gifts are often given as a replacement for not physically being nearby. The giver is contented by spending time thinking about the recipient and choosing the right gift. If not making it home for the holidays triggers guilt shopping, Leach suggests sending a game or a big gift for the family to enjoy together. Searching out the perfect gift requires the giver to think deeply about their relationship with the recipient. In this way, giving gifts to loved ones actually helps destress during the holidays. Lowering stress helps the giver feel balanced. Not giving can actually cause stress; feelings of shame may not be acknowledged, but the act of giving is natural.

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Don’t Mess Up the Dress Up By Bobbie Pottorff Santa paws, Frosty the Snow Spaniel, Rudolph the Red Nosed Rottweiler. All of these could be really cute costumes for the right pet, but veterinarians say not all pets are well suited for a holiday-inspired outfit. “One should plan to try the costume out and acclimate the pet to the costume through the use of positive reinforcement training techniques,” said Dr. Ben Leavens of Main Street Pet Care. “If the costume is not tolerated, do not use it.”

Vets like Dr. Leavens, along with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, say forcing a beloved pet to wear a costume may cause undue stress, no matter how funny it make look on Instagram or how many “likes” the picture of Odie or Willie or Sassy receives on Facebook. The National Retail Federation recently released a survey that

estimates 20 million Americans will attempt to dress up their pets between Halloween and Christmas. “The groomers gave me a Christmas outfit with a Santa hat and everything,” said Tabitha Putney, a Joplin resident. Putney has a dog named Panda. “He’s going to look so freaking cute,” Putney said with a laugh. “I can’t wait to put it on him and take Christmas pictures with (daughter Alexis).” Putney also happens to have a cat. Any chance there’s a Christmasthemed costume out there for the feline? “Not my cat,” she said with a shake of her head. “My cat would kill me!” If you’re thinking that your little dog would be nice and warm inside a reindeer costume because it would be perfect during the cold winter months, Dr. Leavens said it’s a good idea to remember that pets are already well insulated and it is important that costumes don’t trap body heat or interfere with normal activities.

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PetSmart officials in Joplin offers a huge selection of pet costumes for all occasions. They also offer tips and suggestions when it comes to dressing up your four-legged friend, whether it’s a dog, a cat or even a guinea pig. Remember, if your dog or cat decides to turn their wellattuned noses up at a selected costume, a simple Santa hat for the dog or reindeer antlers for the cat can still make a nice impact for your family Christmas pictures or on social media without putting them through undue stress. No matter what your pet ends up wearing — whether it’s a snowman’s green hat or a full-on costume from the Disney movie “Frozen,” remember to never leave a dog or cat unattended while wearing a uniform, and never leave a costume

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on for hours on end. “One should consider how to get the costume off if it becomes tangled,” Dr. Leavens said. “This would be related to a safe design, and also a tool to remove it in an emergency.” PetSmart has warnings on its costumes that tell customers the item is intended to be used for a short duration, and under close supervision. A costume should not constrict an animal’s movement or hearing, or impede his or her ability to breathe,

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bark or meow. Also, be sure to try on the costumes before the the day of the pictures or Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. If your pet seems distressed, allergic or shows abnormal behavior, consider letting him just grin at the camera, sans suit. Also, if your pet is comfortable in a suit, be sure to look the costume over carefully and remove anything that’s small, dangles or

could easily be chewed off. You don’t want your dog or cat to get choked or get the costume twisted on a piece of furniture, leading to an unexpected injury. “Use good judgment and keep the needs of your animal friend in mind,” Dr. Leavens said. “Stress can lead to injuries for your pet and for people around your pet.”

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Architecture Liberty Building: During World War

1, the southwest corner at Fourth and Main Street was known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Liberty Lot.â&#x20AC;? This site was the place where WWI liberty bonds were sold. By the mid1920s, a multi-story office building was constructed on this corner. This building, known briefly as the Liberty Building, was completed in March, 1925. Before the year would conclude, the $650,000, eight-story, 147-room office building would have a name change, as well. The Liberty Building would be renamed to fit its newest first floor occupants, the Joplin National Bank.

Lafayette School: Located at 18th and

Connor, Lafayette school was completed in 1904. Built at a cost of $25,000, this twostory red brick schoolhouse was designed by the architectural firm of Charles E. Garstang and Alfred W. Rea. The name Lafayette was selected by a suggestion made from Joplin school board member

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Clyde S. Poole. At the 1903 session of the Missouri General Assembly, a law was passed making it obligatory for all pupils over the age of 8 and under 14 to attend school, either public or private, for at least four months of the year. The school has been converted and renamed the Lafayette House. Today, the House provides a variety of services for women, children

and families in Southwest Missouri. The facility is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Services provided include: Domestic violence intervention, sexual assault crisis intervention/aftercare, inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment, adult and family drug courts and SATOP, OEP, SASSI screenings.

culminate as a recorder of local history in his 1912, two-volume masterpiece, “A History of Jasper County Missouri and Its People.” He complied 1,080 pages that covered the beginning of the southwest Missouri county and continued over the new century, exploring the first decade of the 1900s. Future genealogists and historians would covet his narrative, which covered some of the most poignant events of history. One hundred years later his words continue to enlighten and entertain readers of all ages.

Richard Evan Long:

Dr. Virginia Laas

Spotlight Biography

Richard Evan Long played an integral role in the development of Freeman Health System. He received a master’s degree in Hospital Administration from Washington University in June, 1962. Three years later, he became the head of Freeman Hospital, then located at 2008 Sergeant. It was during his 25 year tenure that he helped implement the relocation of the

once antiquated hospital to its modern 1102 West 32nd location. Obviously the move required considerable planning as well as a substantial infusion of capital. Therefore, the latter achievement was most noteworthy in the local philanthropic arena, because in the history of Joplin $1 million had never been raised from the grassroot community before. In a short time, the size of the healthcare facility would double under Long’s leadership. In the annals of Freeman history, Richard Long will be remembered as the “Father of the Modern Freeman Hospital.”

Dr. Virginia Laas: Dr. Virginia Laas

received her doctorate from the University of Arkansas in 1984. Dr. Laas teamed up with the noted Civil War historian and Pittsburg State University Professor Dudley T. Cornish. Together, they coauthored “Lincoln’s Lee: The Life of Rear Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee.” This was only the beginning of a long distinguished career. During the next 25 years, professor Laas would enlighten students at Missouri Southern State University to the exciting field of history. She was loved, respected and awarded for her devotion to her students. Dr. Laas received the 1994 Outstanding Teacher Award and the prestigious 2000 Carnegie/Case Missouri

Joel Thomas Livingston: Joel Thomas Livingston arrived in Joplin three years after the mining town was incorporated. Later on, Livingston studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1896. During the spring election of 1897, the practicing attorney was elected as the legal counsel for the city of Joplin. After serving two terms, Livingston was appointed by Missouri Governor Alex M. Dockery as county superintendent of schools. Following the stint on the Joplin Board of Education, he was employed at the Bank of Joplin in 1907, which later became known as Cunningham National Bank. In short time he became a bank director and assumed the position of vice president. Livingston’s multi-faceted career would

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Professor of the Year award. In addition to excelling in the classroom she provided inspirational insight into women’s history. Before retiring, Dr. Laas would author and edit three additional books. Epitomizing the gold standard in her field, Dr. Laas was awarded the highest honor a university can bestow when she became Professor of History Emeritus from Missouri Southern State University.

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moved with his family to Carterville, Missouri in 1889. He attended Joplin Business College and married Joplin resident, Edith Cotton, in 1897. One year later, he became associated with I. E. Manley, forming a business partnership known as Manley-Landreth Machinery Company. Landreth would later purchase Manley’s interest in this mining equipment company. In 1919, he formed a partnership with his brother, E. A. Landreth, and began developing oil properties in north and west Texas as well as New Mexico. In 1926, he and his brother established the Landreth Building Corporation and constructed an 18-story building at 4th and Locust streets in St. Louis. Always active in improving Joplin, Landreth was chairman of the building committee that constructed the YMCA and later served as president of the organization. He was especially active with the Joplin Chamber of Commerce, the Ozark Playgrounds Association and served for several years on the board of directors of Freeman Hospital and Joplin Stockyards. Landreth was one of 37 charter members of the Joplin Rotary Club. He served as the club’s fourth president. Landreth took particular interest in the Joplin park system by serving on the Joplin park board. In 1926, he purchased and donated 200 acres, which was formerly known as the Kansas City bottoms, to the city of Joplin. Today, two bronze plaques bear his name to the entrances of Landreth Park at South Main and Murphy Boulevard and 4th and Murphy Boulevard.

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Mining the Past Limestone: Limestone forms the bedrock for the Tri-State area. It is the remains of dead shellfish that settled to the bottom of the shallow sea which originally covered much of this area. Over time, layers built up and cemented together to form a massive bed. It is common to find fossils preserved in the limestone rocks that are scattered throughout our area. One of the interesting properties of limestone is that it easily dissolves in a weak acid solution. Rainwater is also able to dissolve limestone over long periods of time. This dissolution resulted in countless caves being formed below the surface of the ground. As the rainwater dissolves the limestone, the acidic water is neutralized and becomes saturated with limestone. As this mineral rich water drips from the ceilings of the newly created caves, it slowly forms into stalactites and stalagmites. This type of cave filled limestone underground environment is called a karst landscape. The highly acclaimed Carthage marble quarried nearby is actually not marble, but a type of limestone that contains silica. It can be finished with a high polish and shipped across the globe or utilized in our home state. An abundance of Carthage marble can be found at the Missouri capitol building. In addition, the sheer toughness of the limestone made many tri-state miners say ugly words when trying to penetrate it while searching for lead and zinc.

Lead: Galena is the mineral ore for the metal lead. The mineral is an easily distinguishable grey color with a bright to dull metallic luster. The galena crystals are formed in a cubic arrangement and usually have the shape of a cube or the cube combines with the octahedron. In addition, lead invariably contains a minute proportion of silver. Interestingly enough silver is reclaimed from the galena mines in Missouri today to make it the fifth largest producer of silver in the United States. During the early 1870s, two Minersville (Oronogo) miners, Elliott R. Moffet Lead and John B. Sergeant, began digging below the earth’s surface in search of lead. They found a rich vein of galena just east of Joplin Creek. From that discovery shaft the mining boom began, and the community of Joplin was incorporated in less than three years. Although lead was the catalyst that ignited a community, it would be primarily zinc that sustained the economy for the next 75 years.

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Local Holiday Play Productions

What: Yes Virginia, The Musical When: Dec. 9-13 Who: Joplin Little Theater Where: 3008 W. 1st Street Why: Is Santa real? That’s the question kids have asked their parents for generations on end. This question, in fact, prompted the publication of one of the most famous newspaper editorials of all time (which you can read in the editor’s note at the front of this magazine). The story surrounding Virginia O’Hanlon’s written letter about Santa has now become a beloved stage show. New songs by Macy’s Emmy Award-winning songwriters and an unforgettable cast of characters all come together in this new theatrical event. Price: $15 tickets can be purchased by calling 417.623.3638 or by going online at www.joplinlittletheatre.org. What: Uh, Oh, Here Comes Christmas When: Dec. 3-6 and Dec. 10-13 Who: Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre Where: Stone Lane, Carthage Why: A musical divided into 15 holiday stories featuring four original songs from the international bestselling author Robert Fulghum, and crafted into an evening of storytelling and song. The stories, often funny and heartwarming, focus on the spirit of the holidays amid the stresses of daily life. The dinner menu will include chicken kiev, whiskey glazed carrots, scalloped potatoes and pumpkin cheesecake. Price: $26 (adult), $23 (seniors), $22 (students) and $21 (youth). For more information, call 417.358.9665.

If the cost of taking your family out to see a movie (yes, even if it’s the upcoming new Star Wars movie) has become too astronomical for your wallet, or you simply don’t want to mix commercialized entertainment with your holiday spirit, never fear. Here are five local, Christmas-themed productions taking place at local theaters that’s sure to be enjoyable for the entire family.

What: Little Women When: Dec. 3-13 Who: Stained Glass Theater Where: 2101 Annie Baxter Ave., Joplin Why: Based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic 1869 semi-autobiographical novel, this musical focuses on the four March sisters — brassy, tomboylike, aspiring writer Jo, romantic Meg, pretentious Amy and kindhearted Beth — and their beloved Marmee, at home in Concord, Massachusetts during a Civil War Christmas, while the family patriarch is away serving as a Union Army chaplain. Price: $8 (adult) and $5 (children) can be purchased as general admission and can be purchased at the door the day of the performances. There are no pre-sold or reserved seats. What: Christmas at the Old Toy Store When: 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 5-6 Who: A children’s theater production for the 2015 Missouri Southern State University theater season. Where: Taylor Performing Arts Center on the MSSU campus, 3950 E. Newman Road. Why: An original play written and directed by Lyndall Barrow, it revolves around Floyd the toy maker, his toys and a couple of sneaky thieves; it’s a fun play where a family is realized, a criminal plot foiled and a happy ever after ending. Price: $3 (adults) and $1 (kids under 12); for more information, call 417.625.3190.

What: Living Christmas Tree When: Seven performances from Dec. 3-6, one evening performance on Thursday, two performances each on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Who: Ozark Christian College Concert Choir Where: Ozark Christian College, 1111 N. Main, Joplin Why: This year’s theme is “If You’re Missing Baby Jesus,” which is set in a small North Dakota town during the 1950s when an “extra” baby mysteriously appears inside a nativity scene. Scott Handley, director of the music department, will lead OCC’s Concert Choir and orchestra while Mary Green will direct the drama and all the program’s technical aspects. The show also pulls talent from the student body and the community, so how could you go wrong with that? Price: $7 tickets (adults) $5 (children under 12/overflow seating). Tickets are now on sale by calling 417.626.1221 or going online. Remember, sell out performances are anticipated.

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