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September 11 Museum

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8 Gangster Stories a retelling of the 1930s mob activities in southwest Missouri

44 A positive effort

23 Monett native

52 Work of many lifetimes

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Kelley Curbow tells his story

36 Mike Garrett

Leadership in times of adversity

Photo by Murray Bishoff

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Days of desperation and desperadoes Recalling the Six Daring Bandits Inc. and the southwest Missouri crime spree 80 years ago Hard, cruel, ruthless killers. Robin Hoods.

Romantics, free from the law to do

whatever they want.

All these describe American gangsters as they have fit into American mythology.

Even in their day, the image of Clyde Barrow and his cigar-stomping sidekick Bonnie Parker carried a fascination in the mind of the public.

Both pictures bear some semblance of truth, certainly to the way the gangsters saw themselves. Area residents in the mid-1930s had a ringside seat to the mayhem, even if the action sometimes got a little too close.

History forgets the small-time desperadoes who often committed some of the worst atrocities. One of those sagas, like a high-powered roadster spinning around a corner way too fast, scooted across both Lawrence and Barry counties in 1934 and 1935.

It’s the story of the Six Daring Bandits Inc. Back up to February 12, 1934. On this pivotal day, Clyde Barrow himself drove a car stolen in Springfield through Galena. Here’s the way The Monett Times described the scene: “Waved down at the outskirts of Reeds Spring, the bandit, who was accompanied by Bonnie Parker, his daring ‘moll’ and a man believed to be Raymond Hamilton whom Barrow recently aided in escaping from a Texas prison farm, and two unidentified gunmen, turned his car into a side road. City Marshal Dale Davis of Reeds Spring and Willard Kissee, a Springfield stockman, drove around another way to intercept the bandits.

“Discovering they were cornered, Barrow stopped his machine and Hamilton and the two other gunmen jumped from the car with guns blazing. Two of the men had machine guns and the other an automatic rifle. The fire from the high-powered guns caused the poorly armed officers to hunt cover. When the officer’s ammunition became exhausted, the bandits reentered their car and, still firing, fled southward.”

Within the week, Barry County had purchased its own sub-machine gun. That single act would prove pivotal months later.

Story by Murray Bishoff

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The capture of bandit Bob Johnson was chronicled in the Jan. 3, 1935, edition of The Monett Times.

On April 6, 1934, Judge Emory E. Smith told the Aurora Rotary

Nov. 12, 1934: police in Monett arrest JIM STEWART

Club that “the Missouri Ozarks

On Nov. 12, three weeks after

likely will become a refuge of

“Pretty Boy” Floyd was shot down

criminals operating throughout the

on Oct. 22 near East Liverpool,

Southwest.” Joplin officers, working

Ohio, police in Monett pulled over

on a tip, raided a cottage looking

a car with suspicious characters in it.

for dynamite caps stolen in Colum-

They found a loaded police .38 pis-

bus, Kan. Instead, they found “one

tol with 47 shells, and another gun

of the largest collections of stolen

where a number had been scratched

property ever found in this section.”

off. The man they took into custody,

Property stolen in Monett and out-

Jim Stewart, described as an itinerant

side Mt. Vernon was found there.

gambler, matched the description of

Four men and a woman were jailed.

Floyd Melvin Hosman, released ear-

Thefts, robberies, home invasions

lier in the year from the state peni-

made the paper almost every week.

tentiary. Hosman was wanted with

On June 18, a boy working at the

Bob Johnson for one of the more de-

Monett Drug Company delivered

spicable crimes in the area, “robbing

been arrested at Van Buren, Ark., and

cigarettes to a car and noticed

an aged woman and her daughter

jailed at Mt. Vernon, but broke out

firearms, including a sub-machine

near Halltown, binding their victims

on Nov. 2 with Kenneth Hampton,

gun, in the back seat. When water

with wire in a cruel manner and tak-

who overpowered the assistant jailer.

dropped to unseen levels in the

ing money which the women had re-

Hampton was wanted for a highway

Sunshine mine in Aurora, multiple

ceived after the sale of some cows to

robbery.

cars surfaced inside the mine, some

the government. The woman was left

traced to out-of-state thefts.

in a destitute condition.” Johnson had

The threads began to interconnect, as the Halltown robbery was

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later credited to the Springfield group going under the name of the Six Daring Bandits Inc.

He is in the penitentiary.

“Barry County has not proved a healthy ground for men of that stripe,

Lawrence County Sheriff An-

although it has been believed one of

drew Agan characterized the group

their beaten paths from the Cookson

as “small criminals of the cruel type.”

hills to hideouts in the Ozarks lead

Then the road got hot.

On Jan. 3, 1935, The Monett Times ran this:

directly across this county.

“The killing of Cooper, Sheriff Hodge of Picher and the serious

“Buster Cooper, one of the men

wounding of W.Y. McIntosh of Mi-

who robbed the farm woman, Mollie

ami occurred in an attempted round-

Flannagan, Halltown, and her daugh-

up of suspects at Picher. The battle

ter of money they had received for

occurred at a home. Cooper was

cattle sold to the government, leaving

sought in connection with several

the two women cruelly taped, is dead.

major robberies in the district.

Jan. 3, 1935: Buster Cooper is killed in picher

turned off onto another street and the sheriff knew he would have to circle around to get out of that part of town. Shore went back to head him

“Cooper, a half-breed Indian,

“The flight of Johnson through

off and met him in an alley. Shore was

was killed in a battle with officers at

this section followed the battle in

on foot and was somewhat screened

Picher on Dec. 26 [1934]. His com-

Picher where he had wrecked a car,

by a building. He called to Johnson

panion in crime, Bob Johnson, who

terrorized a family in whose home

to halt but he stepped on the gas and

escaped from the Lawrence County

he took refuge, forcing them to help

made his way out of the snarl. Shore

jail at Mt. Vernon, is in jail at Cass-

him, and wounded an officer. Leav-

shot into the car three times.

ville. He was captured after being

ing the house, Johnson screened his

“Johnson went east on Highway

sighted in Cassville and chased east

flight by climbing over a pile of chat.

44. Shore assembled his officers and

on Highway 40 toward Galena.

He made his way to Joplin where he

they started in pursuit, armed with

“Officers believe the two were

stole a Ford V-8 which he wrecked

the county machine gun. At a point

key men in the series of crimes com-

near Sarcoxie. He then went across

on Highway 44 Johnson stopped

mitted in the Ozarks in the last sev-

fields to Pierce City where he stole a

at a filling station to gas. Deputies

eral weeks, including robberies at

Plymouth from Professor Young, vo-

Daugherty and Wilson were only a

Crane and at Ozark this week. The

cational agriculture teacher at Pierce

few minutes behind him and pulled

two men were rated as bad actors

City. The car had been left parked

up on him at the filling station. John-

and long have been sought. Officers

with the keys in it.

son saw the machine gun and surren-

have believed them guilty of a num-

“He was glimpsed stealing the car,

dered without resistance. But he said

ber of crimes because the methods

in which he drove south from Pierce

he would have killed Shore in the al-

used always are the same. They ab-

City on the farm-to-market road. A

ley had he got in front of the car.

duct those who get in their way, tape

call was sent to Cassville and Sheriff

“It was the machine gun that re-

their eyes, and often strike terror by

Evan Shore stationed his two depu-

ally scared Johnson. This gun is the

beating their prisoners. That was the

ties, Gladden Daugherty [of Monett]

property of Barry County. When

method they used at Crane.

and Wilson, out by the wye below

Johnson saw it, he knew he didn’t

“Floyd Hosman, another buddy,

town. He himself stayed in town and

have a chance. Johnson is five feet, six

and connected with the Flannagan

came onto Johnson driving the stolen

inches tall and weighs 160. He is only

robbery, was captured in Monett.

car on North Main Street. Johnson

26 years old.

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“He was captured at a point

of the Farmer’s Exchange.

called Abesville, about 20 miles

Johnson had been released

east of Cassville.”

three weeks earlier from

Johnson was apparently on

the Taney County jail after

his way to a mountain cabin

facing a preliminary hear-

owned by retired Picher miner

ing for robbing a store in

Bill Burton. Officers found

Branson.

hundreds of dollars of stolen

By this time, Baggett

merchandise there and arrested

was serving a 10-year sen-

Burton as a fence.

tence in prison. Leonard

The end for Cooper came

Short, a former wrestling

just as dramatically.

promoter in Springfield,

The story continued, “Sher-

was also identified as one

iff Dee Watters, accompanied by

of the gang and one of

Hodge, McIntosh, Police Chief

those in the car stopped

Walter Young of Miami and Pa-

in Monett.

trolmen Herman Brewer and

“The

only

person

Bill Simmons of Picher, went

now unaccounted for in

to the house at 604 Cherokee

a gang that experienced a

Street, occupied by Herman Hughes.

sensational but short-lived career is

Cooper’s sister Thelma Campbell, 25,

a cigarette-smoking gun girl that led

who is Hughes’ housekeeper, was

pierced the weatherboarding of the

the bandits into Crane,” reported the

there as were Hughes and Cooper.

house, officers said.”

Springfield Leader and Press. “She

“Hodge and Brewer went to the

But that wasn’t the end of it.

stepped into leadership after five of

front door, and as they opened it,

New Year’s Day robberies in Crane

the mob failed to free Baggett, their

Cooper, who was standing just in-

and Branson had now been con-

first chief, from the Christian County

side with two pistols, fired, one bul-

nected to the group known as the

jail — but looted the county collec-

let striking Hodge. Brewer, who was

famous Six Daring Bandits Inc.

tor’s office of $500 after kidnapping

standing just behind Hodge, then

Their suspected leader, W.J. Baggett,

an officer and a citizen.”

opened fire, one of his bullets hitting

was being held in the jail on the top

“Ma” Barker and her son Fred

Cooper’s hand and causing the bandit

floor of the courthouse in Ozark. A

Barker were killed in a shootout with

suspect to drop one of his guns.

robbery at the office of the county

federal and county agents in Okla-

collector in Ozark may have been

waha, Fla., on Jan. 16, 1935. The

part of plan to free him.

Barkers previously lived in Aurora,

“Sheriff Watters said that if Hodge and Brewer had waited just a few minutes, tear gas would have been thrown

On Feb. 6, The Monett Times ran an

where 20 years earlier “Ma” Barker

into the residence, and Hodges’ life

update on activities by Elmer John-

played organ at the First Presbyterian

would not have been forfeited.

son, 18, one of the occupants of that

Church. Clyde Barrow and Bonnie

“Cooper was probably fatally

car pulled over in Monett on Nov. 12,

Parker were gunned down on May

wounded by a bullet which entered

1934 that contained Floyd Hosman.

23, 1934 outside Arcadia, La.

the right side of his body, just below

By this point, Johnson was believed to

Crime reports in local papers be-

the right lung. He received six other

be one of the Six Daring Bandits Inc.

gan to diminish by mid-1935, but the

bullet wounds.

He was arrested on Feb. 5 in Spring-

memory of a world gone mad, bandits

“McIntosh’s collarbone was struck

field on suspicion of participating in

materializing out of thin air on any

and broken by a stray bullet, prob-

an invasion in Billings where two of-

given night, and the legend of those

ably fired by officers, while he was in

ficers and five transients were abduct-

desperadoes lingered, until only the

the rear of the residence. The bullet

ed and the merchandise moved out

legend remained. 

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Today, the location in New York

City, no longer referred to as “Ground Zero,� as that reference is now considered disrespectful, daily attracts large crowds.

Many only come to the see the giant reflecting pools of water on the public plaza on the footprints of the two towers, great deep holes with water cascading down the sides, flowing to the center and again down into a square hole, symbolizing the absence of both the buildings and the people lost in the terrorist attacks.

The site is unusual in Manhattan. No vehicle traffic comes within a block. A sign declares the place one of quiet reflection, specifically citing a ban on a dozen different distractions, including stereos, dogs and bicycling. The sound of falling water resounds over the voices.

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Entering the adjacent National September 11 Museum, located between the two pools, takes visitors out of the hum that is pervasive in New York City. The building, which opened on May 15, 2014, is a multistory structure going primarily down, rather than up. The space inside is quiet, spacious, with bare walls and dim light.

Walking down a tunnel-like hallway, visitors first encounter floor-toceiling panels. On them are pictures of people witnessing what happened that day, faces expressing shock and horror, words spoken describing their reaction, “So hopeless…so scared of what was happening.” Photos of street scenes and sound of sirens fade behind as visitors proceed, down a darkened ramp.

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The view expands once it reaches

next to which the museum was dug

a ramp. A placard explains that 50,000

out of the ground, all located under

people came to work in the 12 million

the public plaza at entry level. Lights

square feet of the two World Trade

are brighter below. Conversations

Center buildings, which had 1,200

started again.

restrooms, 40,000 doorknobs and 7

Visitors continue down another

million square feet of acoustical tile.

ramp. Photos on these walls showed

From a landing, visitors get their first

the World Trade Center buildings in-

glimpse out over part of the museum

tact and at the moment of the attacks.

below: the stark decorated final metal

The walk leads past the original 1973

pillar taken from the demolition site

cornerstone of the first building, and

that was removed in a ceremony on

a three-story section of steel façade

May 30, 2002, the slurry wall segment

from the North Tower, from the 96th

to the 99th floors. A sign explains how

steps served as an escape route for

the trident shape of the façade gave

people fleeing the nine-story World

the building its distinctive look, espe-

Trade Center 5 building, next to the

cially the pieces that fell and became

110-story towers. This was the first

etched into public consciousness in

artifact placed in the museum. The

the rubble photographs.

facility was built around it, and the

Heading down an escalator to the

steel trident.

main floor of the museum, visitors

On the main floor, the hall is

encounter a scarred and battered se-

brightly lit. In contrast to the beige

ries of stone steps. This is the Survi-

and gray color palette, one long wall

vors’ Staircase, part of two outdoor

is covered in sea-blue tile. On it is in-

flights of granite-covered stairs con-

scribed the words of Virgil from “The

necting the Tobin Plaza in the World

Aeneid”: “No day shall erase you

Trade Center to Vesey Street. These

from the memory of time.”

“No day shall erase you from the memory of time.”

Wall inscription from Virgil, The Aeneid

Survivors’ Staircase

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The FDNY Dream Bike, rebuilt by New York firefighters to fulfill the dream of colleague Gerard Baptiste, who died responding to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, is on display in the National 9/11 Museum.

That thought serves as a beforeand-after theme for hall. Running along the left side of the room sat the excavated bedrock footings of the building. On the wall at right, large

Mounted on the center of the wall

which Abraham Lincoln was laid after

photos and artifacts reflect activity

is the National 911 Flag, one of the

he was shot has been incorporated into

after the attacks. One exhibit shows

largest U.S. Flags that hung at the

the patchwork restoration.

a motorcycle purchased as a restora-

World Trade Center. Badly damaged

At the far end of the hall, the mu-

tion project by Gerard Baptiste, a

in the terrorist attacks, the flag traveled

seum trails the corner of the foun-

firefighter on Ladder Company No. 9

around the country, undergoing vari-

dation. There, exhibits explain the

killed in the rescue effort. Fellow fire-

ous repairs. A photo shows residents

history of the World Trade Center,

fighters restored the bike in his mem-

in Greensburg, Kan., working on the

using foundation girders to the South

ory. Other photos show expressions of

flag, reflecting their spirit in rebuild-

Tower still in place as the narration

patriotism and solidarity in projects in

ing their town leveled by a tornado on

describes debates over the project, the

other parts of the country.

May 4, 2007. Even a piece of flag on

design and the rise of the building.

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One of the newest exhibits at the National 9/11 Museum is photos by Jonathan Hyman taken around the country reflecting personal responses to the terrorist action. The viewed photo was taken in Newtown, Conn.

Having followed the perimeter of

ico, one of seven flight attendants on

the room, visitors then cross the en-

United Airlines Flight 175, the second

trance to a darkened theater. Only in

plane to hit the Twin Towers. A stuffed

this place, shielded from the rest of the

bunny from passenger Christine Lee

space, are shown news footage of the

Hanson, age 2, from Massachusetts,

attacks.

on Flight 175, and the ear muffs and

A little way farther, at the center of

library card of Asia Cottom, 11, from

the museum, visitors walk into another

Washington, D.C., a passenger on

small hall, brightly lit with dark walls.

Flight 77 that hit the Pentagon, are

Photos of all the people killed in the

also displayed.

buildings hang there, encircling the

Another room sits inside this hall

entire space. At one end of the room

of faces. This dark room serves also

sit interactive directories in desktop

as a theater, continuously repeating

displays. Visitors can scroll across elec-

the names of the victims and project-

tronic pages of photos, showing all the

ing their names and pictures, one at a

faces on the walls. Touching one of the

time, inside. The names are projected

photos will shift to an entire display

onto an outer wall as the names are

on that one person, prepared by fam-

read.

ily members with additional photos

Emerging from this hall, visitors

and other biographical information,

return to the big room seen from the

including video.

overlook as they entered. In this space

In this space, voices stop, or drop to a near whisper.

Looking at the faces of those who died in the Sept.

11, 2001, attacks in the gallery at the National 9/11 Museum in New York City are Kathleen Duffy, left, of Royal Oak, Mich., and Bridget Duffy-Ulrich, of Osh Kosh, Wis.

sit bigger artifacts. Unlike most museums that seem cramped and jammed

Small displays here and there in-

with all manner of displayed stuff, this

clude mementoes, such as the uniform

one, especially the final large halls,

hat and decorations of Alfred Gilles

seems peculiarly empty, drawing visi-

Padre Joseph Marchand, of New Mex-

tors to the massive exhibits ahead.

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At the top of one of the towers sat a 360-foot radio and television broadcast antennae, compensating for the signal blockage created by the huge structures. One of the city’s TV stations even moved in. When the towers fell, 19.8 feet of the antennae survived. Part of it is on display, along with a photo showing its original location. The other piece went to the broadcast museum in Washington, D.C. A massive steel column from the

Broadcast antennae

South Tower lays horizontally, bent

cal span of steel, on close inspection,

every station, a visitor could easily miss

like a pretzel. The placard explains that

still holds the “1” painted on it by Fire

this concluding piece in the narrative

extreme stress from the collapse caused

Department Squad No. 1, along with

thread.

the column to fold onto itself. Three of

handwritten notes and photos, keep-

the four welds on the column split.

sakes of lost friends.

Museum managers limit entrance into the museum by pacing new visi-

A fire truck from Ladder Company

On a far wall, distant from the oth-

tors every 30 minutes. The exhibits

No. 3 responded to the North Tower.

er exhibits, is a glassed in display case.

require at least an hour of attention,

The truck mounted its aerial ladder on

Mounted inside is a shirt with stained

more for a thorough study of the his-

the west side near Vesey Street and all

sleeves, worn by one of the Navy Seals

tory of the building and records of

11 firefighters on board entered the

in the raid that killed Al Qaeda leader

those who died. Yet only in a few places

building. None returned, and the truck

Osama bin Laden in Pakistan on May

do visitors crowd together, and there is

was crushed when the tower collapsed.

2, 2011. A brick from bin Laden’s

abundant room to find another view-

The 60,000-pound truck, its frame

house sits on the far corner. Cen-

ing angle, or to linger and sort out an

drooping like melted plastic, stands

ter in the display is a photo from the

exhibit’s significance.

alone, reflecting the sacrifice that came

White House Situation Room show

Leaving the lower floor by esca-

with it.

by White House photographer Pete

lator, soft strains of a single clarinet,

The flag flown on the last column

Souza showing President Obama and

then a flute, drift in playing “Amazing

removed in the demolition and exca-

his national security team, receiving

Grace.” Visitors may not have even

vation is displayed. The nearby verti-

news of the mission. Without going to

realized that no music, no broadcast

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a nearly three-inch thick square of white paper entitled “Absence.” The pages of the book are blank, but inside the cover there is a small round hole that continues for nearly half an inch. Then the hole is replaced by two larger square holes that continue until the back cover: the two buildings, and the antennae, reproduced as pieces missing inside the book.

Visitors emerge from the museum back on the plaza, surrounded by the crowd that encircles the reflecting pools. Signs request people do not throw objects into the fountains, in recognition of the time-honored tradition elsewhere to toss coins. The cocooning effect of the enclosed, monochromatic museum heightens the senses to the sound of the pool, the voices and the trees planted all across the plaza.

The design of the memorial speci-

A vertical span of steel, on close inspection, still holds the “1” painted on it by Fire Department Squad No. 1, along with handwritten notes and photos, keepsakes of lost friends.

fies maintaining more than 400 trees there, a stark contrast to the concrete of Manhattan’s streets. A sign designates that close to the south pool stands the Survivor Tree amongst the new oaks. This Callery pear, discovered a month after the attacks, was dug out of the rubble, nursed back to health and replanted in 2010. New straight branches emerged from the

sounds have penetrated their space

visitors shopped through assortments

twisted trunk, reflecting a new begin-

throughout their journey, except

of memorabilia. Shelves held soap

ning, just as the tree leafs out in the

for the exhibits with street noises or

dish with the words “Hope, remem-

spring before the others.

documentations of the moment. The

ber, honor;” a silhouette in metal of

The museum is open daily. Tick-

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York fire trucks and police cars. T-

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appeared during their sojourn.

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football

Monett graduate recalls Mizzou history Curbow turned down offer to play for Bobby Knight

F

ootball is exciting and unique.

The

rival-

ries, marching bands, cheers and legendary

stadiums give the game its own flavor.

Fans’ obsession with “their team” has driven them to deface opponent’s property, kill trees, kidnap mascots and try to persuade (monetarily) athletes to attend their school.

Games played last year still resonate in the minds of fans and players with the same clarity as those contested more than 40 years ago.

Local resident Kelley Curbow, a 1969 graduate of Monett High School and 1973 Mizzou alumnus, knows all about the tradition and nature of collegiate athletics.

More than 40 years ago, Curbow was part of the Tigers’ football squad that defeated Auburn in the Sun Bowl.

For life-long Monett residents and fans, Curbow’s athletic experience reads almost like a fairy tale. Only his story doesn’t begin with “Once upon a time,” but “Back when I was younger.”

Story by Jared Lankford

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High school

room and listened to the Tigers.”

Curbow was a standout athlete at

Missouri reciprocated the inter-

Monett, earning all-state honors in

est in Curbow, sending associate

football and basketball. His senior

head coach Clay Cooper to watch the

gridiron season was the first coaching

Cubs play.

season for Cubs’ skipper Burl Fowler.

Within a matter of days after that

“Coach Fowler was hard-nosed

game, Curbow received a letter from

and expected perfection,” Curbow

Mizzou coach Dan Devine, inform-

said. “You knew he was in charge. Off

ing him that he had a scholarship

the field, he would do anything in his

should he want to be a Tiger.

power to help you.”

“It was better than any Christmas

Fowler had a profound impact on

gift I have ever received,” Curbow

Curbow’s playing style, despite only

said. “As soon as I read the letter, I

At 6-5, Curbow was an imposing

one season under his tutelage.

called and informed them that I ac-

force — especially by 1970s stan-

cepted the offer.”

dards.

“He demanded perfection in practice and during the game,” Curbow said. “We might run the same dive

Mizzou bound

It wasn’t long until the wide-eyed kid from Lawrence County knew he

play 20 times in a row until we got

As the euphoria of playing for

it right. Coach Fowler was a detail-

Mizzou wore off, the gravity of play-

“From the very first practice, I

oriented coach.”

ing Big 8 college football set in and

started pushing around the starters

doubts began to creep into Curbow’s

on defense,” Curbow said. “I knew

mind.

then I would be able to compete.”

At 6’5”, Curbow was easy to spot, on and off the field. Colleges began

could play on the biggest stage.

“I wondered how a kid from

Curbow played on Mizzou’s fresh-

Monett, Mo., was going to stack up

man team in 1970 and redshirted to

“I entertained the idea of play-

some of the best talent in the U.S.,”

begin his sophomore campaign.

ing college basketball,” Curbow said.

he said. “I was playing against kids

“I even had a scholarship offer from

from St. Louis and Kansas City. That

Army when they were coached by

was a big deal back in the 1970s.”

to take notice and the recruiting letters began to flood his mailbox.

Curbow said Devine treated his redshirts like they didn’t even exist.

“We were the scout team,” he said.

Bobby Knight.

“I wanted to play in the best football conference in the United States, and that was the Big 8. When I began to receive offers from those schools, it was an exciting time in my life.”

But Curbow didn’t open those letters. He was holding out for a more coveted honor: a chance to play for his state’s flagship university.

Curbow had attended games at major college campuses, but his heart belonged to the black and gold in Columbia.

“Growing up, we didn’t have 25 games on television every Saturday,” Curbow said. “My family and I huddled around the radio in our living At 6-5, Mizzou lineman and former Monett Cubs standout Kelley Curbow was an imposing force. Curbow started 2-1/2 seasons for the Tigers and was an All-State player for the Cubs.

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“He wouldn’t refer to us as Missouri players. We were fodder for the starters.”

The 1971 season was a complete bust for Mizzou, as they limped to a 1-10 finish. However, for Curbow, it was a chance for him to shine.

By mid-season, Mizzou had burned

“Horse collar and clothesline tackles were part of the game. Defensive linemen would slap you upside the head to get past you.

You had to be tough to be a lineman.”

his redshirt and he became the fulltime starting right tackle.

- Kelley Curbow, Mizzou right tackle, 1970-1973

Change was on the horizon in Columbia for 1972. Devine departed to coach the Green Bay Packers and Al Onofrio became the Tigers’ coach.

Onofrio was a defensive-minded

In 1972, Mizzou followed up

coach who had a quiet demeanor.

its most brutal loss of the season, a

For the next 30 years, Curbow

In contrast to Devine’s approach,

62-0 walloping by Nebraska, with

kept in touch with his Mizzou team-

Onofrio chose to let his assistant

one of its most notable victories: a

mates, including Coach Kadlec. It

coaches handle their designated po-

30-26 triumph in South Bend, Ind.,

wasn’t until the university hired

sitions, instead of micromanaging

against Notre Dame.

Gary Pinkle that Curbow felt like a

the program.

Curbow developed a friendship and respect for his position coach, John Cadlec.

By his senior year, Curbow had bulked up to 255 pounds.

family business.

Tiger again.

“Coach Pinkle is the only MU

“My senior season I only played

coach that reached out to all alum-

against one other player bigger

ni players,” Curbow said. “It was a

Cadlec, also known as “Mr. Miz-

than me,” Curbow said. “Today,

long 30 years before we felt like a

zou,” was known for his passion for

they have quarterbacks playing that

Mizzou family again.”

football and love of Mizzou athlet-

are as big as I was.”

ics.

“He made you want to play hard,” Curbow said. “We didn’t

Each season at the Tigers’ Black

Missouri went 7-4 in 1973 and

and Gold spring scrimmage, all for-

was invited to play in the Sun Bowl

mer Mizzou players are invited to

in El Paso, Texas.

a special pregame meal. Pinkle ad-

want to let Coach Kadlec down. We

“There were only nine bowl

would run through a brick wall for

games in 1973,” noted Curbow. “It

him if we had to.”

was a big deal.”

dresses the gathering, and then the alumni watch the spring game.

For the past 26 seasons, Curbow

The physical nature of the game

The Tigers defeated the Auburn

has anchored the down marker at

in the 1970s was brutal, and there

Tigers 34-17 to cap Curbow’s final

all the Monett Cubs’ home football

was no such thing as concussions.

year.

games.

Post-Mizzou

cause I don’t want to run onto the

If you left the game with an head injury, your starting job was in jeopardy, Curbow said.

“I like running the marker, beAfter graduation, Curbow signed

field for measurements,” he said.

“I took aspirin by the handful,”

with the Kansas City Chiefs and

Not many athletes can tell a tale

he said. “Horse collar and clothes-

played in four preseason games, be-

like Curbow’s, but as the Tigers kick

line tackles were part of the game.

fore getting culled on the very last

off the season this month, there will

Defensive linemen would slap you

roster cut.

be at least one former Tiger who

upside the head to get past you. You had to be tough to be a lineman.”

Curbow decided to return to Monett to join his father and uncle’s

knows what it’s like to “Fight for Ol’ Mizzou.” 

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Whether you’re in the parking lot of the local high school stadium, or waiting for the college or pro games to kick off, nothing goes together better than food and football. Whether you like to cook low and slow, or want something quick and easy, the following recipes are sure to be a hit at your next tailgate party.

BBQ Ribs Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Hours Servings: 8

INGREDIENTS: 4 pounds baby back pork ribs 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 tablespoon paprika 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 cup dark brown sugar

1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup chili sauce 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 clove crushed garlic

DIRECTIONS:

Buffalo Chicken Wings Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 INGREDIENTS: 12 chicken wings, split and tips discarded 3 tablespoons butter, divided 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar 3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place ribs on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Scatter 4 cloves of sliced garlic over ribs. Cover, and bake for 2 1/2 hours. Cool slightly.

DIRECTIONS:

2. In a small bowl, mix together white sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and ground cumin. Rub spices over cooled ribs. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.

2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish in preheated oven. Coat chicken with flour, shake off excess and place in dish.

3. In a small saucepan, mix together brown sugar, cider vinegar, ketchup, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, onion, dry mustard, and 1 clove garlic. Simmer over mediumlow heat, uncovered, for 1 hour. Reserve a small amount for basting; the remainder is a dipping sauce.

3. Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Turn pieces and bake uncovered for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside when thickest pieces are cut in the center.

Drain on paper toweling.

4. Preheat grill for medium heat.

4. In a small bowl combine the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, vinegar, pepper sauce and salt and mix until well blended. Add chicken and toss until evenly coated with mixture. Serve with bleu cheese salad dressing.

5. Place ribs on grill. Grill, covered, for about 12 minutes, basting with the reserved sauce, until nicely browned and glazed.

Serve with remaining sauce for dipping.

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 2 hours Servings: 8

Tailgate Chili INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground pork 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped, divided 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 habanero peppers, seeded and minced 2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons chopped green onion 3 (15 ounce) cans chili beans 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (12 ounce) bottle lager-style beer 2 tablespoons cornmeal 1 cup water 1/4 cup chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS: 1. Cook ground beef and pork in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the meat is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.

Grilled Bacon Jalape単o Wraps Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Servings: 6

2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in 3/4 of the onion and all of the green pepper, habanero pepper, jalape単o pepper, and garlic.

Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir the drained meat into the onion mixture along with the green onion, chili beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, beer, and water. Sprinkle with the cornmeal, then season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

INGREDIENTS: 6 fresh jalape単o peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 12 slices bacon

3. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate overnight.

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.

4. Reheat the chili over medium heat until it begins to simmer again. Top individual servings of chili with cheese and remaining chopped onion.

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DIRECTIONS:

2. Spread cream cheese to fill jalape単o halves. Wrap with bacon. Secure with a toothpick.

3. Place on the grill, and cook until bacon is crispy.

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Cheddar Bacon Burgers Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Servings: 4

DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat grill for high heat.

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Tailgate Chicken Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup soy sauce 1 lime, juiced 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/4 cup sherry 2 tablespoons ground mustard 2 teaspoons honey 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons lemon pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon rosemary 1 teaspoon salt 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large glass bowl, stir together the vinegar, oil, soy sauce, lime juice, lemon juice, sherry, mustard, and honey. Mix in the garlic, brown sugar, lemon pepper, oregano, rosemary, and salt. Place the chicken in the mixture. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.

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Book Review

Caleb’s Crossing

Book chronicles life of first Native American to graduate from Har vard

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ne reviewer describes this historical fiction novel as follows: “Life sucks, and then you die.”

Did she ever miss the grandness of this exceptional tale, which is based on the true story of Cheeshahteaumuck, the first Native American to graduate from Harvard? To be true to what is known of this man’s life, Geraldine Brooks had to include the harshness and sadness of his story.

The story begins in the mid 1600s on several small islands off the coast of what is now Massachusetts. Bethia Mayfield, the 12-year-old daughter of a Calvinist minister, meets Cheeshahteaumuck, a “savage” boy of the Wampanoag Tribe, while digging for clams one day. Over time, they learn each other’s languages and become close (though secret) friends. She quickly gives him the Christian name, Caleb, “after the companion of Moses in the wilderness, who was noted for his powers of observation and his fearlessness.” So little is known about the real Caleb, the novel is mostly the imaginary tale of Bethia, woven around what facts are known about Caleb.

Interwoven through the plot are numerous conflicts and/or contrasts.

First, the Christian faith of the new English settlers versus the Spiritualism beliefs of the Native Americans.

The Puritan intent was to convert the Indians to Christianity, and Harvard was instrumental in that goal. The burden of sin was the Puritanical theme, whereas Caleb had no understanding of such a burden.

Second, the pureness quality of island life versus the filth of city life in Cambridge during that time. In the 1600s, there were no septic systems,

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no fresh running water, no garbage collectors, but lots of people in the city. The sense of environmental and cultural stewardship exhibited by the Wampanoag is not reflected by any of the citizens of Cambridge.

Third, the general attitude about the role of men versus women during that time. Bethia was not allowed to be educated, though that is what she desired most in life. Enough so that she finds a way. Neither was she permitted to express her opinion (and she was opinionated) or speak out at any time.

Fourth, rich versus poor. At Harvard, the young men who came from well-to-do families ate better and slept more comfortably than the boys from poor families, because the wealthy families provided extra food, good linens and wood for the fireplaces to keep them warm in winter. These things were usually coveted, not shared.

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Striking

Called both “a disaster” and “Sodom and Gomorrah” by the State Senate in its report following hearings on the event. The Department of Agriculture had thought a music festival would be a good way to use the State Fairgrounds for some other activity.

Inadvertently, they created a monster

—Mike Garrett

A flier advertising the Ozark Music Festival in Sedalia, held July 19-21, 1974, is pictured. As head of the state Department of Public Safety, Mike Garrett of Monett found himself in the middle the epic rock music festival.

The Ozark Music Festival in Sedalia, held July 19-21, 1974, was a test of Mike Garrett’s judgment and leadership.

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Announcement in a state publication that Michael D. Garrett, on the cover, was Gov. Christopher Bond’s nominee to head the new Department of Public Safety.

the balance:

Mike Garrett, right man for the job Looking back on service in Jefferson City 40 years ago

F

orty-one

ago,

finished his term as Barry County

Monettan Mike Garrett

years

prosecutor and continued his law

“I showed up for the hearing

served as part of Missouri

practice in the office of attorney

without a suit coat,” Garrett re-

Governor

E.L. Monroe. Garrett had helped

called. “I didn’t realize a confirma-

with Kit Bond’s campaign for gov-

tion hearing was on par with a court

Garrett served as supervisor of li-

ernor. He received a call from Bond

appearance. My state senator, Em-

quor control and later the first head

prior to the January 1973 inaugura-

ory Melton, loaned me his and he

of the new Department of Public

tion asking him to consider the posi-

went in shirt sleeves. Happily, I had

Safety. It was in that role that Gar-

tion of supervisor of liquor control.

his endorsement. It’s customary that

rett found himself in the middle of

“I responded, ‘You’ve got to be

nominees do not get appointed if

one of the epic rock music festivals,

kidding. I know nothing about li-

they don’t have the support of their

the Ozark Music Festival in Sedalia,

quor control.’ He said, ‘That’s why

local senator. I had his support and

called both “a disaster” and “Sodom

you would be the ideal person.’”

his coat.”

Christopher

“Kit” Bond’s administration.

hearing before the State Senate.

and Gomorrah” by the State Senate

Garrett was at first unconvinced,

The Department of Liquor Con-

in its report following hearings on

until then-Attorney General Jack

trol was in a bit of disarray at the

the July 1974 event.

Danforth called and also encour-

time. All businesses selling liquor,

festi-

aged him to take the job. With his

by package or by the drink, to this

val could have been even worse,

family’s support, Garrett agreed to

day have to secure a state license

but Garrett, taking a cool-headed

do the job for two years, moving

before getting a local one. The de-

strategy which has long been his

to Jefferson City in January 1973

partment had agents in six districts

trademark, advocated a cautious

and living in the attic of a cousin

looking for violations, which result-

approach. That strategy prevailed

for three months while his family

ed in a hearing. There was a large

in the long run. In many ways, he

stayed back in Monett.

backlog of violations, some dating

Consequences

of

the

proved to be the right man for the job.

At the end of 1972, Garrett had

Story by Murray Bishoff

The whole Jefferson City expe-

back three years. The office also had

rience had a steep learning curve,

a “fledgling” accounting department

starting with Garrett’s confirmation

to track all the business.

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“It was a wonderful time to be in Jefferson City,” Garrett recalled. “It was the first Republican leadership in a generation. There were a lot of young families coming to work. We were all in our 30s and had common interests. We had wonderful social interaction. Our house was one of the social activity centers.

The governor and the attorney general and their wives would come over, and we’d go to their homes. Phyllis became a docent at the Governor’s Mansion, leading tours. Wonderful friendships formed.”

Under the previous Democratic administration of Gov. Warren Hearnes, the Missouri General Assembly passed an administrative overhaul, reorganizing the more than 100 agencies in the executive branch into new departments.

Only the highway, education, revenue and agriculture departments remained intact. Oddly, as politics go, the Democrats passed the bill which then left the incoming Republicans to implement it.

Garrett’s department fell under the new Department of Public Safety. Under the same umbrella also fell statewide law enforcement: the Highway Patrol, the fire marshal, the Division of Water Mike Garrett, at right, receiving a plaque from Missouri National Guard Adjutant General Charles Kiefner in recognition of Garrett’s service at the Missouri Department of Public Safety.

Safety, the Division of Highway Safety and the Department of Criminal Justice, which disbursed federal funds.

Garrett instituted hearings at each of

“The vendor was switching the covers

the district offices, figuring it was easier

and upped his profits. The auditing staff

for him to travel than all the license

conducted an investigation and issued a

holders and witnesses. By the end of the

violation. We reported him to Anheus-

year, Garrett’s administration cleared up

er-Busch, and they terminated him.”

the backlog and addressed major issues.

Garrett was pleased that he managed

One major case tested the accounting

to beef up his department’s accounting

staff. Records showed one vendor buy-

division and he hired the department’s

ing Busch Bavarian Beer and selling sig-

first African American agents. He re-

nificant quantities of Michelob, the An-

placed one district supervisor, recog-

heuser-Busch premium beer, which did

nizing those government jobs were not

not show up on the purchase records.

lifelong positions.

“The cover on the bunghole of the

The Garretts bought a home and

beer keg was the only visual difference

Mike’s wife, Phyllis, moved to Jefferson

between the two products,” Garrett said.

City with their two boys.

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“There were immediate challenges and speculation who would be my new boss,” Garrett said. “The governor wanted to appoint me. My original commitment was for two years. This meant I would stay till the end of his term. My family was very supportive. This time, I wore my own jacket to the confirmation hearing. With Senator Melton’s support, I was appointed.”

During the first week on the job, Col. Sam Smith, head of the Highway Patrol, called Garrett over to tell him about the intelligence his office had received about the pending Ozark Music Festival, scheduled for July 21-24, 1974. The

100,000 people, while others projected the number as high as 350,000, all in Missouri’s summer heat. It was Garrett’s job to organize a response.

“I took Col. Smith and we visited with the governor’s staff,” Garrett said.

“They dismissed the Patrol’s concerns as overreacting — which turned out not to be true — and said it was too late to stop it — which was true. We started to organize. In retrospect, it was very stressful but probably beneficial, for it showed there was value in having a unified Department of Public Safety.”

Garrett described the week-long scene as chaotic, where drugs were openly bought and sold. Nudity was common. The crowd included many The Garrett family in November 1978, after they returned to Monett from Jefferson City.

Pictured are Tim, 3, front left, Pat, 6, from right. Back row: Mike, Phyllis and Kelly, 8

children, a major concern to Garrett.

Organizers set up an area, like a circle of large boxes, where children were dropped off for the day. Some parents

Patrol heard that West Coast biker

Jefferson Starship, the Eagles, America,

gangs, druggies and other troublesome

came back to feed the children lunch,

the Marshall Tucker Band, Lynyrd Sky-

characters were gearing up to come

others didn’t.

nyrd, Boz Scaggs, Ted Nugent, Bruce

to this event. The Department of Ag-

Pettis County Sheriff Emmett Fair-

Springsteen and Bob Seger, plus many

riculture had thought a music festival

fax joined the team. Highway Patrol

more. Wolfman Jack served as event

would be a good way to use the State

troopers from across the state came in

“cheerleader.” And the crowds came.

Fairgrounds in Sedalia for some other

to help, setting up base in the Sedalia

Garrett estimated the size at more than

National Guard Armory.

activity.

“Inadvertently, they created a monster,” Garrett said.

As music festivals go, the Ozark Music Festival rivaled Woodstock, with second-string rock royalty. Bands included Bachman Turner Overdrive,

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“The Patrol guys said, ‘We need to

Garrett had other challenges that

bust heads.’ I said no,” Garrett recalled.

summer in organizing his new depart-

“Some people would get hurt. Then

ment. The Highway Patrol had started

you’d disburse the elements into Sedalia.

its computer program, the Missouri

At least in the fairgrounds, we had them

Uniform Law Enforcement System

confined. We had undercover drug peo-

[MULES], which competed with other

ple go in and take names they turned in.

systems used by St. Louis and Kansas

We added them to our database. If there

City, Garrett led negotiations to find a

were offenders, we could arrest then

way where all three systems could inter-

when they were leaving.

face and share information.

“Sam Smith, Emmett and I walked

“We were successful in getting that

the perimeter of the fairgrounds for a

done, despite opposition from Kansas

week. We did it with very little sleep. I

City and St. Louis lawmakers,” Garrett

was happy to have had my prior experi-

said. “The trick was to allow them auton-

ence as a prosecutor. I was also happy I

omy. The systems are stronger together,

knew how to pray. Only three or four

and it made sense economically.”

people died of drug overdoses, because

Throughout his tenure, Garrett said

the drugs they used had been cut with

he was supported by an excellent staff.

bad stuff. They were not lost by what we

His secretary at the Department of Li-

had done, but because there were people

quor Control, Carla White, followed

there who were not trustworthy. It was

him to the Department of Safety and

an eye-opening experience for me, com-

remained a friend until her death last

ing from a small town.”

year. Garrett appointed Bob Stewart, a

The Senate hearings that followed roundly criticized everyone involved.

district supervisor in the Department of Liquor Control, as his successor, and

“I think the Patrol welcomed another

Stewart stayed until his retirement. Gar-

guy — me — who took the heat rather

rett replaced the head of the Missouri

than them,” Garrett said. “We just took

Council on Criminal Justice, who lacked

responsibility for dealing with the event

the background to set up a modern ac-

and its aftermath. After lengthy hearings,

counting department. He appointed Jay

the Senate decided we did the only thing

Sondhi, who helped the liquor control

that we could do responsibly.”

office on policy matters.

Mike Garrett, at center, with the heads of all the other departments under the umbrella of the Missouri Department of Public Safety.

Garrett particularly praised the work of Charlie Kiefner as adjutant general of the National Guard, Bob Morrison as state fire marshal, Patrick Murphy as head of the Water Safety Division, and Sam Smith at the Highway Patrol.

“It was a wonderful time in Jefferson City,” Garrett said. “It was great to be there when there was no established pattern. We could do things because it seemed right, not because it had always been done that way.”

Bond lost his 1976 re-election bid and Garrett returned to Monett with his family, which had grown to three boys.

He joined the law office of Almon Maus, who later served 14 years as a judge on the Missouri Court of Appeals.

Bond won re-election as governor in 1980 and went on to a distinguished career as U.S. Senator. Garrett won election as an associate circuit court judge in Barry County until he hit retirement age, and still serves as municipal court judge for the City of Monett.

“We still have dear friends from our time in Jefferson City,” Garrett said.

“There are two couples we traveled with.”

Though Garrett would probably be the last to admit it, his time in Jefferson City showed he was the right man for the job. 

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n The Monett Senior Center will have a New Medicare Class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Sept 4 n First Friday Coffee will be held at the Cassville Golf Course at 8-8:45 a.m. This event is sponsored by the Cassville Chamber of Commerce.

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Sept. 28 n Nell’s Nails will be held at the Central Crossing Senior Center in Shell Knob from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Sept. 18 Sept. 5 n City of Seligman will be holding a citywide Yard Sale. n The Cassville Senior Center Dance will be held from 7-10 p.m.

Sept. 7 n Art Classes with Fran Crosthwait will be held at the Central Crossing Senior Center in Shell Knob. n The Monett Senior Center Dance will be held at 7 p.m.

n The 10th anniversary of Shakin’ in the Shell will open at Shell Knob Chamber Park with a concert. Entry is free.

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n A birthday lunch will be held at the Cassville Senior Center. All attendees will receive $10 in cash, compliments of Freedom Bank. n A Big Shop Hop will be held at 9 a.m. The shops are PDubs in Exeter, Quilted Garden in Aurora and The Thistle in Pierce City.

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Alzheimer’s disease robs patients, families of loved ones

Precious Memories

A

Purdy family has learned

zheimer’s as a disease, so they don’t

said Shirley Burdette, Wayne’s daugh-

first-hand about a thief

pay for some medications, social work-

ter. “He likes to be in his own sur-

that has stolen some-

ers or counseling for family members.”

roundings.”

thing precious and ir-

That makes it hard on Betty, who

Wayne has been displaying his

replaceable. The thief is Alzheimer’s

is now having to learn to take over the

preference for familiar surroundings

disease, and the losses are the memo-

majority of chores her husband once

for about six months.

ries of their father, grandfather, great-

managed.

grandfather and husband, Wayne Gage.

“He was always good to me before,”

He has no ambition to do anything,” Kim said. “That’s not like him.”

Betty said. “I’m not used to him not

Wayne spends his time playing

Alzheimer’s is a debilitating, pro-

taking over. Now I have to do the driv-

with his great-grandson, Clay, and

gressive disease causing memory loss,

ing and manage the checking account.

watching favorite westerns, comedies

disorientation, mood and behavior

I’ve never had to do that before.”

and war movies on the television.

changes and confusion about time and recent events.

“It saddens us,” said Katrina Williamson, his granddaughter.

“Clay and grandpa have a lot of similarities,” Katrina said. “Clay

Wayne was first diagnosed with the

“We think about the future,” added

watches out for him. At the Christmas

disease in 2013, after family members

Kim Gardner, Wayne’s granddaughter.

parade, grandpa started to step out to

noticed he was asking the same ques-

“We ask ourselves, ‘What will happen

pick up some candy and Clay pulled

tions over and over. An MRI revealed

[to grandpa] if something happens to

him back and said, ‘Grandpa, you’ll get

brain tissue loss, typically in the area

grandma?’ She’s the main caretaker.

run over.’”

that maintains memory function.

How will this affect mom and grand-

“He is currently on medications

ma?”

and vitamins to slow the progression,”

Wayne is starting to exhibit some

said Betty Gage, Wayne’s wife. “We

other hallmark signs of the disease, like

can’t afford some of the medications,

mood swings and restlessness.

and they’re not guaranteed to work,

“He’ll come over to my house and

anyway. Medicare doesn’t look at Al-

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“Grandpa doesn’t know a stranger,” Kim added. “He’ll talk to anybody — kind of like Clay.”

Wayne has become sensitive to the expressions and gestures of those surrounding him.

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While Wayne might not recall what he had for lunch earlier in the day, his mental recall of his childhood and early adulthood is stellar.

“I remember World War II,” he said. “I lived in Paso Robles, Calif., and there was a big airfare base there.

My mom lived up in the mountains and I remember the planes flying over us going into war.”

At age 6, he and his classmates didn’t really know what that meant,

but he realized the country was at war

pick cotton now, and they leave a lot

with Japan and Germany.

of it in the field.”

“When I was a kid, I had to walk

The draft called when Betty was

down the hill to school,” he said. “I

pregnant, but Wayne received a defer-

got up on top of a well to get a drink

ment and went to work as a civilian

and the janitor pulled me down by the

contractor in the mess hall at Beale

hair. I think I cried for a week.

Air Force Base in California.

“Once, we got into a car and the

“There was a black guy in the Air

gear slipped and it started rolling downhill,” Wayne said. “They had to get a wrecker to pull it out.”

Wayne recalled a number of jobs his father held, from working in a silver mine, to welding at a shipyard, owning a gas station in Arizona.

He also spoke of his own marriage and family, recalling working with a harvesting crew, picking fruit, cotton or whatever else was in season.

“When Betty and I got married, she told me we would have to settle down so our kids could go to school,” Wayne said. “I remember cuts on my fingers from picking cotton. They don’t do that much now. Machines

The devastating diagnosis has inspired Wayne Gage’s family to carry the fight against Alzheimer’s to the local level.

“Most of the support groups and resources are in Springfield or Joplin,” said Kim Gardner, Wayne’s granddaughter. “We want to make an impact here in Purdy. Right now, we’re hosting a craft show and BBQ to raise funds and awareness right here in Barry County. We want to hold one each year, and maybe add a 5K and eventually host a walk here.”

Wayne’s Walking Warriors will host the craft fair and BBQ luncheon from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Family Life Center in Cassville. The event will feature live music from Final Destination, The Difference, 37 Southbound and East Fork, along with a silent auction. The BBQ Station will cater the event. All proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association.

“We will honor him by always doing the Walk to End Alzheimer’s,” said Katrina Williamson, Wayne’s granddaughter.

“One day, they’ll find a cure and nobody will have to deal with this anymore,” Kim said.

Surrounded by family, Wayne Gage of Purdy is facing an uncertain future battling Alzheimer’s, a form of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Pictured in the front row, from left, are: Betty Gage, Clay Williamson and Wayne Gage. Back row: Curtis Williamson, Rick Burdette, Shirley Burdette, Savannah Williamson, Kim Gardner and Katrina Williamson.

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“He built cabinets for people for a while,” Betty said. “He loved woodworking.”

“He was always in the shop,” Kim said.

“When I smell sawdust, I think of grandpa.”

“My parents came to Purdy where my brother had a farm,” Wayne said. “All the rest of my family moved back here.”

“When my parents died, he wanted to move back here and be with his family for a while,” Betty said. “That was 20 years ago.”

For now, Wayne has a few favorite memories he can recall, like deep sea fishing and getting a hook stuck in his hand, traveling to Niagara Falls, Canada; New York and Kentucky, and driving up the coastal highway in California.

“It’s beautiful there,” he said.

But for more recent events, he needs a little help. The family has crafted flash cards bearing photos of his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with their names on the back, a painful reminder of the losses yet to come.

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The beginning of the school year is a great time to see what your local branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library has to offer. One of the many services provided is Learning Express Library. This service has over 800 online courses, tests, and e-books to help you excel in school, get into college, find a job, and enhance your career.

The site may be accessed from the home page of Barry-Lawrence Regional Library: www2.youseemore.com/blrl

The

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The following titles are available through your local branch:

The Traveler, The Dark River, and The Golden City Trilogy

by John Twelve Hawkes , Adult Fiction

“I happened across The Traveler and checked it out mostly because I was intrigued by the author’s name. I sometimes use that method to branch out and diversify my reading. It turned out to be a very entertaining, thought provoking book. In the tradition of Orwell’s 1984, it is a warning about the insidious encroachments on our freedoms by “Big Brother.” There are those seeking to place every facet of every citizens’ lives under constant surveillance by ever increasingly capable and sophisticated technologies in the name of safety (read control) from threats that are frequently created in order to gain cooperation from the people. There are others trying to stay off the grid and encourage the populace to think for themselves. Add in some unusual characters and their ability to cross into parallel realms and it made a good enough story that I immediately got the other two books to follow it out to the end.” — Jane Severson

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry, Western “He didn’t mean to do it. Or so explains author Larry McMurtry of the legendary success of his novel Lonesome Dove. In a 2000 introduction to a reprint of his Pulitzer Prize-Winning book, he admitted to “attaching little importance” to the work. Usually not one to read westerns, I decided to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the book’s publication by perusing it for the first time.

Of course it has cowboys, Indians, gunfights, hangings, lawlessness, raging rivers, rough terrain, and women of ill repute. Old Texas Rangers Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call lead an epic cattle drive from south Texas to the unsettled land of Montana. It’s the last big adventure for them both. Each of the other many characters has their own tale, some I loved and others I loathed, but all I appreciated. Chances are you’ve watched the television version of Lonesome Dove. Read the book to discover even more characters, drama and humor. Like the DVD, it rightly deserves its own place in your collection.” — Verna Fry

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Jane Severson, library clerk; Verna Fry, children’s services; Angie Judd, adult services; Cheryl Williams, branch supervisor.

Not pictured: Emily Wiseley, library clerk.

Finding Jake by Bryan Reardon, Adult Fiction “What can be worse than a shooting at your child’s school? What if your child was the only one unaccounted for afterward? In the process of searching for Jake, his family discovers that he is somehow involved in the shooting. Neighbors turn on the family, the media is relentless, and the police are telling the family anything. Simon Connelly, a stay-at-home dad, is doubting his parenting abilities. Was it something he did or didn’t do as a parent that caused Jake to be involved? If Jake was involved as a shooter, why didn’t he see the signs? As Simon searches for his son, he begins to obsess over the past, looking for clues. This psychological suspense novel was hard to put down.” — Cheryl Williams

Conjured by Sarah Beth Durst Young, Adult Fiction “Soft organ music plays as lights dance around the tattered carnival tent and then the memory fades and goes blank. Eve is a teenager who is the only survivor of a well-known serial killer. Now, people all over the country are going missing. One problem, Eve’s memory is sewn in patches, the memories come and go. Under the protection of undercover police, Eve dances between reality and a world of magic. This is definitely a book that left me sitting in my room with my mind completely blown.” — Emily Wiseley

The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. Carey, Adult Fiction This a novel that I went into blind and was instantly rewarded with an intense, compelling story that I could barely put down. Melanie is a very intelligent and special 10-year-old. However, she is quite different. In the mornings, soldiers come in to her cell with guns pointed and handcuff her to her chair before wheeling her off to a classroom. Several teachers, including Miss Justineau, whom Melanie idolizes, teach her and the other kids. After an attack on the army base, Melanie, Miss Justineau, and a few other survivors are forced to go on the run in a world that has become both terrifying and incredibly dangerous. This is a heartbreaking, thought-provoking, tense, fast-paced book with a different perspective on a post-apocalyptic world that I believe would thrill anyone who picks it up. — Angie Judd

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Pictured are original workers at the Monett Sale Barn, including those known, from left, a Mr. Harris, Glen Sorensen (Bob Sorensen’s father), Auctioneer Fay Sisco and Clerk Hubert Locke. The photo is believed to be from the late 1950s, early 1960s. Prior to this, son Bob’s son Ron Sorensen said there was a livestock auction that burned down in the 1950s that his grandfather was a part of running that was the original livestock auction in Exeter.

Who:

Barry County Regional Stockyards (currently operating as Barry County Livestock Marketing)

What:

Livestock auction house under new ownership of Bob and Rob Sorensen and Junior Gaylen.

When:

Auctions every Saturday at noon.

Where:

Located at 9735 State Highway 76, Exeter

“We grew up in Exeter, went to school here and have lived here our whole lives. Our roots are here. And we feel that the community needs a good market here and that’s some of the reasons we got involved here.”

— Bob Sorensen

Pictured are workers at the Monett Sale Barn herding cattle. On the far left is Bob Sorensen.

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Auction House

Changes Hands

New owners give local livestock auction a hometown feel

N

ew owners father and

ther had the Monett Sale Barn back in

son Bob and Rob So-

the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, and prior to that,

“We all were born and raised in this

rensen and partner Ju-

there was a livestock auction that burned

area,” Rob said. “My dad and I both,

nior Gaylen have big

down in the ‘50s and my grandfather was

when we were less than a week old, we

plans for the Exeter-based auction house

a part of running that auction. That was

were at a livestock auction. Junior’s the

which has been serving local farmers for

the original livestock auction that was in

same way. He has an agricultural degree

over 20 years off of Highway 76.

Exeter.

and has always been in the livestock

family operation.”

Previously known as Exeter Live-

“My dad and our Auctioneer and

stock Auctions and soon to be known as

Field Representative Rusty Stone, a Bar-

Barry County Regional Stockyards, the

ry County native, we all worked together

“My parents joke that Junior is their

local, home-grown entrepreneurs aim

at a livestock auction in northwest Ar-

adopted son. He owned this one for the

to bring a hometown-market feel to the

kansas. Rusty has been an auctioneer for

last 10-plus years, and when this facil-

auction, while also marketing cattle to a

years and years. I worked 23 years at a

ity was built 24-some years ago, I was

broader audience.

livestock auction, dad worked 30 years

one of the first field men hired and dad

business. He has actually ran auctions for 16 years combined.

They also plan to bring 100-plus

plus and Rusty 13 years, all at one place

was instrumental in helping get some of

years of combined expertise in the live-

together before. Junior also had a live-

the facilities built, so we were involved

stock auction industry to help buyers and

stock auction in northwest Arkansas and

somewhat when it first started.”

sellers get the best bang for their buck.

two here in Missouri. So we’ve got the

“When I had the sale barn here be-

experience. We didn’t just decide yester-

fore, I got to know Bob Sorensen,” said

day to open a livestock auction.”

Junior Gaylen. “I owned it 13 years,

The three have previously worked together as a team, along with long-time Auctioneer Rusty Stone, and have been

“One of the things about us is all of us

sold it six years ago and then we bought

involved with the auction house since it

are local people,” Bob said. “We grew up

it back. I’ve known of Bob all my life.

was built 24 years ago. To say livestock

in Exeter, went to school here and have

We’ve partnered on cattle, and started

auctions run in the family would be right

lived here our whole lives. Our roots

buying and selling cattle together a few

on target.

are here. And we feel that the commu-

years ago. I had the sale barn at Whea-

“We’ve been in the livestock busi-

nity needs a good market here and that’s

ton for a year and we got to talking and

ness for generations,” Rob said. “My

some of the reasons we got involved

decided to buy extra and we came over

dad along with his dad and his grandfa-

here. It’s a family-operated, extended

here and bought it.”

Story and photos by Julia Kilmer

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Rob Sorensen takes his turn dealing with a cantankerous cow while Junior Gaylen stands ready for what the cow might do next. Auctioneer Rusty Stone, upper left (in cowboy hat), makes a deal with a bidding customer

Gaylen has a bachelor’s degree in

and expand his farm, and then bulls.

and the more you jostle them around,

animal science, with a minor in ag busi-

And at the latter part of the market, we

they lose poundage [by excreting], and

ness.

sell slaughter cows.

a lot of cattle bring in $2-3 dollars a

Gaylen runs the daily operations of the business.

“One thing about Junior is he’s

“We’ve got a little something for

pound. And every time they do that,

everyone. We’re trying to appeal to ev-

you lose, on a full-grown cow, about

ery aspect of the livestock market.”

5-10 pounds on average, more on a

very honest,” Bob said. “And he knows

Besides having a hometown market

bull. And that equates to dollars and

cattle. And that’s one of the reasons we

feel, one advantage that sets their busi-

cents. The cattle get nervous, they ex-

went into business with him. I’ve seen

ness apart, Rob believes, is having fa-

crete and that is your money going on

some situations arise and he knows how

cilities that are customer-friendly.

the ground.”

to deal with the public. And he’s just

“It’s easy to figure out where to go

In the next 12 months, the three

an all-around, knowledgeable, honest

and what to do,” he said. “[The arena]

plan to expand and add another build-

business man. He’s just a good guy.”

seats 350-plus people, has a big ring, a

ing and more feed pens, with the goal

nice, computerized sale, and as far as

of building a regional stockyard.

“Our main objective is to be a livestock auction,” Rob said. “What we’re offering is a more of a hometownfarm-market-feel, but we also want

sale barns go, it’s not very old.”

Another advantage is they don’t charge an overnight fee.

“We’re expanding the load-out area where four or five vehicles can unload cattle,” Rob said. “And the cat walk, a

to be able to market feeder cattle to

“People can leave cattle overnight

suspended walk area to walk over and

a broader audience as well. … We’ve

and right now there is no fee so we en-

view the cattle, that’s been one of the

been averaging about 500 head of live-

courage people to get them in here Fri-

most widely-requested things. We’re

stock.

day night, and we can get them settled

remodeling the inside of the facilities,

“We start out with pigs, goats and

in and ready for the sale the next day,”

too. In the next 12 months, we’ll dou-

sheep, then we go into baby calves,

Rob said. “Another thing we feel sets

ble the size of the existing pen set up.”

weaned calves, and feeder calf sales.

us apart is our location. It’s probably

Then we sell feeder cattle, which is the

an hour-and-15-minutes or about 50

bulk of our sale. These are basically

miles plus to next closest sale and cat-

Bob said working as a middle man

bred cows or replacement cows that

tle go through what’s called a shrink-

in the industry requires striking a deli-

the local farmer can take back home

age process. The further you haul them

cate balance to satisfy all his customers.

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on buying or selling livestock, people may call

417-835-3000 or

Junior Gaylen at 417-846-7373.

“It takes a lot of dealing with the public and the buyers so you have to satisfy both ends of your customers,” he said. “As a market agency, you walk the tight rope because you try to satisfy both groups of customers. Sellers want to get all they can out of their cattle, and the buyer wants to get them as cheap as they can. So you’re the middle man walking a tight rope.”

Photo courtesy of Jeremy Huse Photography

“The three of us we purchased the stockyards on short notice,” Rob said. “We

“It all went pretty fast, but I think it

“We want everyone to be welcome

were actually building a facility near Gate-

was a good thing. I think the most import

here, and bring all the cattle they can,”

way, Ark., and my dad had stopped here

thing is getting the facilities ready. We’re

Gaylen said. “We want everybody’s busi-

to inquire about buying some cattle and

doing a lot of remodeling and upgrading.”

ness.”

a couple minutes into the conversation he

The stockyards hold an auction every

The stockyards are licensed and oper-

inquired if it was for sale and dad called me

Saturday at noon. They are open all day

ating under Barry County Livestock Mar-

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S e n i or l i v i n g

Hospice Compassus:

It’s not about dying.

D

eath, the final frontier, as it has been called, is a subject most of us don’t like to think

about, let alone discuss. So when, in reference to a loved one with a terminal illness, we hear the words “hospice has been called in,” we believe that the death knell has been sounded, the passing of our loved one is near.

Ginger Harrison, Volunteer Coordinator for Hospice Compassus, though, has a different perspective.

“Hospice care is not about dying; it’s about living,” she said, unequivocally.

“When a patient is given a terminal diagnosis, his or her natural instinct, and that of his family members, is to go to every length the medical profession can offer in order to preserve life.

Sometimes, though, the quality of that remaining life is not weighed in on.

“Choosing between quality of life and longevity of life can be hard to do, especially when emotional fac-

Left to right: Hospice Coordinator Ginger Harrison, volunteer Chaplain Larry Herndon and volunteer Kathie Browne.

We’re not just available for the patient, we’re available for the entire family. We offer encouragement, but we also educate family members about what to expect as the end of life nears.

tors come into play, including those

— Ginger Harrison, Hospice Compassus

of family members. Nobody gives up a loved one willingly.

“The goal of hospice care is to im-

revert back to curative care, if they be-

“At Hospice Compassus, we focus

prove the quality of life that a patient

lieve it will be beneficial. Hospice care

on three main areas of care: pain man-

has left, after a decision has been made

is not a one-way street to the end of

agement, symptom control, and spiri-

to no longer pursue curative care.

life, nor do we require that a patient

tual and emotional support,” Ginger

Hospice offers palliative care, which

sign a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) di-

said. “And we’re not just available for

focuses on providing patients with re-

rective before offering benefits.”

the patient, we’re available for the en-

lief from the pain and stress of symp-

One of Ginger’s goals as Hospice

tire family. We offer encouragement,

toms related to their illness. And that’s

Volunteer Coordinator is to educate

but we also educate family members

not to say that, at any time, a patient

the public about the services that hos-

about what to expect as the end of life

or his family members cannot opt to

pice can provide.

nears.

Story by Sheila Harris

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Hospice Volunteer Sandie Hahn (left) and hospice patient Mary Meyers.

a lasting legacy After a heart attack in August of 2014, 71-year-old hospice patient Mary Meyers was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy

(heart muscle disease) and given a life expectancy of only three months, if the disease followed its natural course. Since that time, she has been on oxygen and medication for the chronic pain she suffers with from a bout with polio as a child. For the most part, Mary is confined to a hospital bed beside the living room window in her Aurora home. Although physically weak and unable to talk for extended periods of time, Mary’s spirit remains indomitable.

“It was quite a jolt at first to receive a life-expectancy of only three months,” she said. “But I knew that my time was in God’s hands. He would either heal me here on this earth, or take me home. Since I’m still here 11 months later, I can only suppose that he has something else in store for me. I’m curious what that is.”

Mary, who has no living family members, attributes her ability to remain in her own home to her nearby neighbor and primary caregiver, Walt (who she refers to as her “adopted-through-love-brother”). She also credits her church family, hospice medical staff and hospice volunteer Sandie Hahn.

and stops in to visit with me every chance she gets, much more often than Hospice Compassus requires. My cat, Bear, even loves her.”

“Walt comes over to check on me every day,” Mary said, “and Sandy is an absolute angel. She has become my friend. She goes above and beyond the call of duty

Bear, a handsome, long-haired, orange and white tabby, came into the room and rubbed his nose against Sandie’s legs as she spoke, as if in agreement.

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Mary Meyers’ cat, Bear

“Hospice is able to provide for

“We sometimes find that when the

own lives through the death of fam-

some very concrete physical needs,

physical and mental stress of chronic

ily members. These trained volunteers

along with emotional needs, including

pain is relieved, the body will heal. Not

are not involved with healthcare, but

individualized plans for pain manage-

always, nor often, but we occasionally

are available strictly for presence and

ment, and the procurement of medi-

have what we call ‘hospice graduates,’

emotional support, and are able to

cal equipment for a patient’s home

those who no longer qualify for our

educate care-givers on what to expect

healthcare needs at no charge.”

services because their life expectancy

as the end of life nears. Volunteers

has been extended,” Ginger said.

are under no obligation to serve a set

Ginger pointed out that hospice services can be provided wherever a

Hospice volunteer Kathie Browne

number of hours, nor visit an assigned

person’s home is, whether it’s a pri-

of Monett has seen these graduations

number of patients. They can put in as

vate residence, a hospital or a nursing

occur on numerous occasions — a

many, or as few, hours as their sched-

home. Some larger urban areas have

fact she attributes in part to a positive

ules permit. In fact, many of the vol-

residential hospice facilities, although

mental outlook.

unteers are employed elsewhere, and

they are not common in southwest Missouri.

“Helping a patient think positively

volunteer for hospice part time.

has a huge impact on their physical

Larry Herndon, a volunteer Hos-

According to Ginger, as with any

well-being,” she said. “Stress that be-

pice Compassus chaplain from Au-

other type of service or product, one

gins in the mind translates to stress in

rora, has been working with hospice

should shop around for hospice care.

the body, and the opposite holds true

since the death of his son in a boating

Not all hospice providers offer the

as well.”

accident several years ago.

same benefits. Hospice Compassus,

Hospice Compassus has a non-

“I feel like it’s a way for me to give

with five offices in southwest Mis-

medical staff of 63 volunteers, most of

back, in return for the compassion

souri, and 93 offices in 25 states na-

whom have experienced loss in their

that has been shown to me,” he stated.

tionwide, is only one of many hospice providers in the area.

As with most other providers, Hospice Compassus can bill insurance companies, Medicare and Medicaid directly for necessary medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and services provided. Some organizations require co-pays, some don’t.

Hospice Compassus has an established non-profit fund available to allow them to provide benefits for patients who are uninsured.

According to Ginger, in order to qualify for hospice care, a medical evaluation must determine that a patient has only six months to live, if his or her disease follows its natural progression. After a physician signs an order for hospice care at the patient or family’s request, the hospice medical staff will then formulate a plan for treatment and relief of the patient’s symptoms, including pain.

Hospice patient, Delores Hall (left) and volunteer Kathie Browne (right)

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Hospice Compassus offers a unique service with their Dream Team Program.

“Through a non-profit fund, we are able to make dreams come true for our patients,” Ginger said.

“We ask them what they would most like to do if they had the opportunity, and we do everything within our power to make it happen. Some requests are simple, some are more complicated. We’ve provided trips to Silver Dollar City, a move across the country, and reunited one woman with a daughter whom she had given up for adoption as a baby. And, if a patient is physically unable to participate in a vacation to a particular destination, we attempt to brings aspects of that destination to them.”

The Dream Team Program is funded through donations, and by fundraising events, such as an upcoming benefit golf tournament, scheduled for Sept.

26 at Pointe Royale Golf Village in Branson.

Monett hospice patient, Chloe Fellwock (right, now deceased)

“None of us want to face the unimaginable, but we sometimes have no choice.

When we are forced to look death in the face, it’s nice to know that somebody cares.

“Nothing says caring quite as much as somebody who is with you because they choose to be, not simply because they’re being paid to do so. In volunteering, I have found that I have learned much more from hospice patients than I could ever teach

Reunion of Frances Brewer, hospice patient (left), with daughter given up for adoption at birth.

them.”

Both Larry and Ginger emphasized that hospice chaplain services in no way promote a particular religious denomination, nor theology. Hospice Compassus itself has no religious affiliation.

For more information

about sponsoring or participating in the benefit golf tournament, donating to, or volunteering with, Hospice Compassus, please contact Ginger Harrison at

417-335-2004, or

ginger.harrison@hospice.com.

“I don’t visit with hospice patients in order to attempt to convert them to my belief system,” Larry said. “I am there strictly for support. I meet people where they are at spiritually, and offer as little or as much comfort as they need or want. Some people ask me to pray with them, others just need to a friend to listen to them. It’s not my job to convince anyone of anything, it’s just my job to love people as people.”

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SEPTEMBER 19 – nOVEMBER 1 Kathie Browne became involved with hospice work three years ago after the death of her parents, and is now an active volunteer in the Hospice Compassus Angel Watch Program. Angel Watch volunteers have had extra training in observing end-of-life symptoms and grief counseling, and are on call around the clock. They are summoned to sit with patients when it is expected that they have less than 24 hours left to live.

“Many patients have no living relatives, nor family members nearby, so we are available as surrogates,” Kathie said. “It is a comfort to living family members to know that their loved ones had someone with them when they left

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“Family members who function as primary caregivers during a loved one’s illness experience a unique kind of stress,” Ginger said. “Our volunteers are available to relieve caregivers for short intervals, so they can take a much-needed break for a little while.

“And, often, the stress of care-giving does not just magically evaporate after a loved one’s passing. It takes time. That’s one of the reasons we offer bereavement counseling. Although a loved one has passed, those remaining must continue to live.

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CUTEST PET

September’s

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Meet Gracie Mae. She is owned by Lisa Hall of Marionville.

If you think your furry or feathered friend is the cutest in the area, let us know!

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

Email your pet’s photo to connection@monett-times.com.

Photos should be sent in the original JPG format at the highest resolution possible. Remember to include your pet’s name, city of residence and your contact information.

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W ellness

Make time for wellness, or make time for sickness Medication, doctors’ visits and hospital stays are expensive. Not to mention the discomfort or pain that ails you.

No one has time for that.

I often hear people say they cannot afford to eat better — that eating healthy and that a healthful, active lifestyle is more expensive.

But, in reality, due to the lack of nutritional value in fast and processed foods, it is more cost effective to choose health and pay more.

It is predicted that one out of three people will have diabetes by 2050, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Diabetes and many other diseases are preventable. You can prevent diabetes by lowering your intake of processed carbohydrates and choosing more whole foods — foods that come from the earth.

Carbohydrates like sweet potatoes, brown rice and beans are some great choices. Choose, lean meats, lots of vegetables and fruit. Think color, some of the healthiest foods are rich in color. And add in some healthy fat from nuts, real butter, coconut and olive oils. Eliminate the empty calories of sugary drinks

“Start with some walking, light jogging and body weight exercise like squats, lunges and push-ups.

Our bodies were designed to move.” and drink more water. Our bodies run much smother being well hydrated. Drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces more if exercising or working outside.

And exercise is free. Exercise builds a strong heart and lunges. As you move, blood flow is increased, nourishing bones and stretching and building muscle. Exercise also improves coordination, balance and reflexes. It also helps you sleep better. As you exercise, there are chemicals released in the brain that

help manage stress and gives the body feeling of over all well being.

Start with some walking, light jogging and body weight exercise like squats, lunges and push-ups.

Our bodies were designed to move.

These are simple ways to add quality and years to your life. Come on — jump on the health and fitness bandwagon. It will be fun!

Please take good care of yourself. You are irreplaceable.

DIONNE ZEBERT is a wife and mother of three. She is a personal trainer at the Monett YMCA, nutritional counselor, bodybuilder, fitness competitor and health and fitness enthusiast. She resides in rural Pierce City.

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H ealth

Fall is just around the corner

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all is a beautiful time in the Ozarks. It is also a great time to continue to grow and harvest local crops.

The Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities project established the Monett Community Garden this summer, and since it has been thriving, we plan to continue the effort through the fall.

This summer, we planted numerous crops that thrived during the warm weather, including lettuce, beets, carrots, tomatoes and specific herbs. We plan on switching to fall crops toward the end of August, and will be planting spinach, lettuce, cabbage and broccoli.

The community garden is a focal point of our Healthy Communities effort, acting as an educational tool and as a community resource for local healthy foods. Everyone is welcome to working in the Monett Community Garden. All that is needed is the completion of a Garden Volunteer form. Once completed, you are granted access to the garden and crops that are harvested.

This effort would not be possible without the assistance of the University of Missouri Extension educators and their Master Gardeners, and also the land donation from the Monett Community Church.

We are always accepting new volunteers in the garden. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact me at 417-235-3144.

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fotolia.com4 Shawn Hayden is the project coordinator for the healthy communities program at Cox Monett Hospital. He has an undergraduate degree from Drury University in chemistry and biology, as well as a master’s degree from Missouri State University in health promotion and wellness management. Shawn is an avid cycling enthusiast, racing most weekends across the area. He enjoys spending time with his wife, hiking and camping, and their two fur kids.

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1. Spencer and Callen Terry; 2. Mandi Lyall, Kathy and Tim Stansberry, Max Lyall; 3. Rylee Healey holding Maya, Mason and Zoe Arndt; 4. Kimberly Utter, Lacey Nelson; 5. Kyler, Kenny, Paige, Dylan Shelby Fenske; 6. Kayla, Anna and Kenny Pippin; 7. Katherine, Mason, Easton, Dustin Long; 8. Jessica and Alec Smith; Jennifer, Shyla and Jerica Wall

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1. J.J., Jailee, Jack, Martha and Blaise Randall; 2. Front: Marisa Jones holding Bela Jones, Kelsey Wilson, Gayle Chapman. Back: Jaxon Wilson, Lee Chapman, Eli Jones, Marsha Chapman holding Lucas Jones; 3. Amanda, Chris and Mason Lee; 4. Sheila Jackson, Tiffany Wright; 5. Savannah Elrod & Kurran Elrod; 6. Tiffany, John and Joshua Tallent; 7. Joe and Roxanne Hunepohl; 8. J’lea, Nola (middle) and Nicole Boulton; 9. José, Omar, Ruby and Marla Vela; 10. Derek Tudor holding Millie Tudor, Diane Dupre holding Dreven Tudor; 11. Kate Canady, Bob and Mary Stluka

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Rose and Sydney Newman, along with Alice and Payton Varner, enjoyed a Making Memories tour to Washington, D.C., over the Fourth of July holiday. They are pictured at the Lincoln Memorial with tour guide, Jerry Varner. Both brought along a copy of Connection Magazine.

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David and Sondra Probstfield, of Monett, along with their daughter, Mila, and family members Dennis, Logan and Brandon Harris, visited their son, Dr. Meghan Probstfield, in Fort Pierce, Fla. They also toured Naples. Pictured are David, Sondra and Meghan.

Monettans and former Monettans hit the trails of their Waldensian ancestors in the Italian Alps this summer. The trails have been used for centuries, to escape from persecution, to return from exile, to take herds to summer pastures, and, more recently, as paths used by guerrilla fighters combating Nazi and Fascist armies in World War II. Resting here at the Pra Valley near the French border are Franco Michelin Salomon, Jan Stewart, Bill Medlin Jr., Mark McMeley, Bob Dye, Janet and Jim Hyde, and Mike and Laura Jackson.

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Brit Isbell of Kansas City and Leslye Milton and Charles Johnson, of Verona, took their Connection Magazine with them to Sweden. They spent three weeks exploring their ancestors’ birthplaces, homes and farms, and were excited to meet previously unknown cousins. This photo was taken at the Swedish Royal Palace in Stockholm.

A d i nde x Acambaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Four States Dental Care. . . . . . . 64

Peppers and Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Arvest Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Freedom Bank of Southern Missouri. . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Plymouth Junction. . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Grande Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Ramey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Ava Belle’s Flea Market. . . . . . . . 31 Barry Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Race Brothers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Beer Cave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Guanajuato. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Bennett Wormington Funeral Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Houlihans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Scott Regional Technology Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Hudson Collision. . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Second Chances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Carolyn Hunter, DMD . . . . . . . . 40

ILA Bohms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Cassville Democrat. . . . . . . . . . . 29

J&J Floor Covering . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Security Bank of Southwest Missouri. . . . . . . . . . 32

Cassville Health & Rehab. . . . . . 47

Ken’s Collision Center. . . . . . . . . 75

Shelter Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Community National Bank. . . . . 26

Lackey Body Works. . . . . . . . . . . 46

Shiners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Cornerstone Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Lacoba Homes, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . 55

Smile Designers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Country Dodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Les Jacobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Superior Spray Foam. . . . . . . . . . 66

Cox Medical Centers. . . . . . . . . . 76

Macadoodles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Swartz Tractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Crane Family Dentistry. . . . . . . . 61

Michael Riehn, Attorney. . . . . . . 14

The Jane Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Diet Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Missouri Loan Center. . . . . . . . . 71

Tomblin’s Jewelry. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Doug’s Pro Lube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Mocha Jo’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Eastside Church of Christ. . . . . . 35

Monett Main Street. . . . . . . . . . . 13

Tried & True Candles and Tans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Edgewood Creamery. . . . . . . . . . 26

Monett Rental & Sales . . . . . . . . 32

Edward Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Monett Times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Farm Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Morton Buildings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

First State Bank of Purdy. . . . . . 42

Old Town Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Fohn Funeral. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Ozark Methodist Manor. . . . . . . 30

Four Season Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Pickin’ Patch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Trogdon Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Walmart Pharmacy. . . . . . 35 & 46 Whitley Pharmacy. . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Wickman Gardens. . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Willis Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Youngberg Chapel. . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Monday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Tuesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sunday - Closed Gift Cards, Mugs, Sweatshirts, and Consignment Items.

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Part i n g sh o t

This photo at Roaring River was captured by Terra Stockton on July 30.

“Everyone needs to see how beautiful Roaring River is,” she said.

“Some days there won’t be a song in your heart. Sing anyway.” —Emory Austin 74 | SEPTEMBER 2015

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