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Big Dog Boutique, LLC 319 S. Main • Carthage, MO • 417.359.6740 www.bigdogboutique.com The Paw Spa • A Bathhouse for Dogs 323 S. Main • Carthage, MO • 417.359.6740
Big Dog Boutique, located on the historic Carthage square, is a unique, vintage-style dog boutique offering goods for dogs of all sizes. Teacup to giant breeds and everyone in between will find what they need from the largest selection of American-made collars and leashes, toys, treats, CBD and healthcare items. Visit the new Doggie Spa, featuring a self-serve dog wash room stocked with everything needed to keep your dog fresh and smelling good! Walk in, wash up, walk out...we take care of the clean up!
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One 24 Boutique
13105 Kodiak Rd • Neosho, MO • 417.451.1144 Like us on Facebook! • Download our APP!!
One24 Boutique is a unique mother/daughter-teamed store that specializes in the unique. Located in Neosho, this small-town store has gifts, home decor, one-of-a-kind finds and FASHION!! The new “One24 Rags” clothing line was custom designed by the two ladies! A portion of all proceeds is donated each month to the KU Bladder Cancer Department to fund a research scholarship.
Wig’N Out Boutique
20 S. Main St. • Webb City, MO 417.717.5099 • www.wignoutboutique.com
Who says January has to be drab? Make it fab with fun styles from Wig’N Out Boutique! This cute outfit modeled by Makayla will add a much-needed pop of color to any winter day. At Wig’N Out, you’ll always find stylish clothing and accessories, plus a wide variety of wigs, extensions and hair pieces. The experienced stylists at the Wig’N Out Salon will help you complete your look … because “we’ve got you covered from head to toe!”
Society
4 S. Main St. • Webb City, MO • 417.717.0073 www.thesocietymarketplace.com Facebook & Instagram: @SocietyWebbCity
Society Marketplace has everything you need in one place! From boutique clothes, home decor, children and men’s clothes, facials, nails, lashes—they literally have it all! Looking for a unique item? Create a custom hat at their hat bar with add-on accessories such as feathers and bands in lots of colors. Society also has a great selection of permanent jewelry. Society Marketplace is exactly as the name says—a community of people!
Blue Moon Boutique
613 S. Main Street • Joplin, MO • 417.553.0826 www.bluemoonboutiquejoplin.com Facebook: @Blue Moon Boutique Joplin
You’ve heard of bath bombs, but have you tried shower bursts? Shower Burst tablets are made with essential oils to transform your shower into an aromatherapy experience. At Blue Moon Boutique, you’ll always find unique clothing and accessories, quirky home decor and gifts, locally made artwork and more. If you have an eclectic, boho style, then Blue Moon Boutique will be right up your alley!
Extreme Sports Scuba
5203 S. Range Line Road • Joplin, MO 417.659.9009 • www.extremesportsscuba.com
We offer beginning scuba and a large list of specialty classes.At Extreme Sports, we don’t believe in hidden costs. We supply all gear for the Open Water SCUBA Diver Course except for boots. The Open Water Scuba course is only $395 per person and includes educational material. We also offer a complete line of SCUBAPRO equipment and ask about our excursions and dive trips. Come see us and like us on Facebook.
The Vogue Boutique
144 S. Main • Carl Junction, MO Just 10 minutes from downtown Joplin 417.649.7911 shopthevogueboutique.com Insta: @thevogueboutiquecj Facebook: thevogueboutiquecj
The Vogue Boutique has the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day! Let our friendly staff help you choose the perfect gift. Shop in store Tuesday-Friday 11 am-4 pm and Saturday 9 am-4 pm. Shop online anytime @ shopthevogueboutique.com. Located in the historic block of Main Street in Carl Junction, just a short 10-minute drive from downtown Joplin. We hope to see you soon!
Big R’s Pies
BigRsPies.com 417. 437.3135
BigRsPies.com was 23 years in the making. Owner Twyla Housh sold the barbecue portion of Big R’s in April, but she and her mother Carla kept the pie portion and set up a commercial pie kitchen. Whole pie pickups are at Big R’s, Red Onion Espressoria in Galena, Kansas, and Chatters in Pittsburg, Kansas. No charge for delivery within Joplin city limits.
Club 1201
1201 #. 32nd Street • Joplin, MO club1201.com
Now serving Joplin’s best brunch! Homemade beignets, pastries, biscuits and gravy, peppered bacon, eggs and parmesan fried potatoes and more! For lunch, enjoy your favorite appetizers, “outof-this-world” salads, seasoned breads and your choice of dressing, soup du jour, sandwiches from burgers to apricot turkey and over 30 other choices! We offer a full service catering menu for private parties, business meetings and special events. Hours: Tues-Thur 11 am-3 pm; Fri 11 am-10 pm; Sat and Sun 9 pm-2 pm. We are available for out-of-house and in-house events and catering 7 days a week.
Zena Suri Alpacas
35401 S. 580 Road • Jay, OK • 804.389.2579 www.zenasurialpacas.com
It’s winter. Brrr! But thoughts of spring weddings are not too far away. Plan, but for now, buy your warm, cozy sweaters at Zena Suri Alpacas. Those socks, scarves and shawls are stunning. The blankets feel so toasty and soft, but they breathe, so you don’t feel too hot. There’s a reason alpaca fiber won the West. Come and hear the story. Right here near Grand Lake, Oklahoma, Suri is King—and Queen. To arrange a tour and/or shop, call 804.389.2579.
Anderson’s Floral and Gifts
102 N. Walnut St. • Anderson, MO • 417.845.3395 www.andersonfloralandgift.com
Anderson’s Floral and Gifts is a professional local florist proudly serving Anderson, Missouri, and surrounding areas. We are more than your average florist! We offer speedy, reliable deliveries and customer care that’s beyond compare. Come browse our wonderful variety of living plants for your home or as a gift for others. We also have gift baskets for all occasions. As we celebrate our oneyear anniversary this month, we’re offing a 30% off sale for the month of January. We invite you to stop by and let our friendly and knowledgeable staff assist you.
New Life Spa
2086 S. Main ∙ Grove, OK • 918.948.2758 www.MyNewLifeSpa.com
This unique spa provides therapeutic services and rooms for your health, healing and relaxation. Owner Deborah Stauss is a naturopathic doctor and LMT, so she can help guide you on your healing journey. Practitioner Joni Eisenbart is certified in Vibrational Raindrop and Aroma Freedom technique and practitioner Michelle Moore is a Certified Body Contour Light specialist. Focus at the spa is on overall health through detoxification, nutrition and building the immune system, pain management, stress management, passive fitness and weight loss. We also specialize in the use of frequency for better mind and body health. Day spa visits and monthly memberships are available.
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Lighthouse Tax Services
Roger Henady • Seneca, MO Office: 417.776.1040 • Cell: 417.776.1099
“Providing Hometown Service” Lighthouse Tax Services is here to serve others and be a light in the community. Roger and his team serve over 700 customers, and they can help with your tax preparation, whether you’re an individual or you own a small businesses or farm. They can also prepare your 1099s and have experience with federal and multiple-state returns. Stop by or give them a call today!
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Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home
1101 Cherokee Ave • Seneca, MO 417.776.2251 • www.campbell-biddlecomefh.com
Owned and operated by the Campbell family since 1968, Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home is dedicated to serving families with compassion. They believe every life is unique and, therefore, their celebration of life should represent a life lived. The funeral home offers many services such as inflation proof pre-paid funeral plans, personalized merchandise and monuments. They are known for embracing traditional values as well as diversity and innovation as they serve the families of the Four States.
Seneca Indians Collect
Conference & District Championships
By Don Lowe Photos by Rob Wright
Second-year Head Coach Cody Hilburn’s Seneca Indians High School football team put together a memorable 2022 while claiming a coveted Big 8 West regular-season conference championship. They followed that up with a district title on their way to reaching the state tournament semifinals and finishing with a terrific 11-2 overall record.
Coach Hilburn heaped all the praise on the young men who suited up for Seneca every Friday night. “First and foremost, the credit goes to the players,” Coach Hilburn emphasized. “In 2021, when I got to Seneca, we had a group of seniors that bought into what we were trying to do and never questioned anything. We were fortunate to win the district championship in 2021, and the momentum carried over into the off-season leading to this year. “Our current seniors did a great job of leading our football team and building on last year’s success by winning a conference championship and a district championship for the second year in a row, along with a final four appearance.” Overall, Coach Hilburn couldn’t have been more thrilled with his team’s dedication throughout ’22, and he said, “I think this year’s group really committed to the weight room in the off-season and collectively got bigger, faster and stronger. “We have a team full of kids that show up ready to work every day and strive to get 1% better each time they’re on the field. We never have to coach attitude and effort, which makes coaching them enjoyable.” As good as things were for the Indians last fall, that’s not to say there wasn’t adversity along the way. “I think after our success last year, the expectation was sky high in Seneca. Sometimes, the pressure of living up to that expectation can be tough on high school kids. “We went undefeated until the last regular-season game of the year. I really think that loss may have been the best thing that happened to us leading into the playoffs. It almost felt like it took some of the pressure off and allowed our kids to relax and just play football.” Regardless of any difficulties from week to week, Coach Hilburn’s talented bunch never lost focus. “Football season is long. It starts in June, and we played almost until December. It takes a high level of commitment from everybody on the team. “These guys showed up every day with the intent to do things the right way, both on and off the field, which is all you can ask as a football coach.” While greatness on the gridiron is all well and good, Coach Hilburn most appreciated the way his young men handle themselves in and out of uniform, 365 days a year. “I think the most rewarding part of coaching in Seneca is the type of kids we have here,” Coach Hilburn said. “We have high-character kids that treat others with respect and understand the process of winning football games. “As a coach, winning football games is fun, but that’s not the most important part of the job. You try to teach kids more than just football and provide them with tools that will help them go on to be great husbands and dads someday.” Whatever Coach Hilburn and his staff are doing is working quite well these days with plenty of success taking place on the football field as well as in the classroom. And that’s a championship-caliber combination.
Seneca Indians Senior High Football Team Fast Facts
Head Coach: Cody Hilburn, 39 years old Spouse: Alicia Hilburn Children: Hadley Hilburn, 12 years old; Emery, 10 years old; and Baker, 4 years old
College Alma Mater:
Graduated from Missouri Southern State University in 2006 Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education/ Master’s in Educational Leadership
High School Alma Mater:
Graduated from Seneca High School in 2001 Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Football Sports Movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite Football Head Coach:
Alabama Crimson Tide Head coach Nick Saban
2022 Season Recap: Finished 11-2 overall, including 8-1 in
Big 8 West conference play and 2-0 in district post-season action with a 42-0 rout of Hollister in a semifinal-round showdown, followed by a 25-21 title game conquest of Mt. Vernon. In the state playoffs, Seneca defeated Liberty 28-14 before falling to Lamar 56-14 in the semifinals. January 2023 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 45
Article by Amy Howe Photos by Mandy Edmonson
The Eastern Shawnee Tribe is one of three federally recognized tribes, all located in Oklahoma. Leading the Eastern Shawnee Tribe is Glenna Wallace, the first elected female chief to ever serve. This is one of many firsts for Glenna. She was the first female in her family to graduate high school, the first female in her family to go to college and graduate and the first female in her area to form investment clubs for other females to learn about the stock market, among many other firsts.
Glenna didn’t set out to be the first female in the many things she’s achieved, everything just seemed to end up that way for her. “I am proud of being the first female ever elected chief in my tribe, but I am even more proud of the fact that I have been reelected three additional times,” said Glenna. Glenna has broken any barrier that stood to prove females can be effective leaders. “It is not whether you are male or female, it is whether you are a hard worker and have a good work ethic, whether you are persistent, compassionate, able to make decisions and fair to everything. That is who makes an effective chief,” said Glenna. The Eastern Shawnee Tribe is a big supporter of the Seneca community and is forever grateful the community has helped the tribe for many years. The Eastern Shawnee Tribe is located in Oklahoma and has been since 1832. Today, they have two tribal locations, a larger location on Highway 10 C and the original location adjacent to the town of Seneca with a Seneca, Missouri, mailing address. To reach this tribal location, you have to leave Oklahoma, enter into Missouri, go to the little town of Seneca, then reenter Oklahoma. The tribe has consistently been dependent on the roads in Seneca for access to their location. Not only did they use the roads but also the water, sewer and natural gas. “The Seneca Fire Department, ambulance service and police assistance were invaluable to us in our beginning days, prior to bingo and casinos,” said Glenna. “Today, with our large casino Indigo Sky being located just outside of Seneca on Highway 60, we still use their sewer, we still use their roads and many of our employees and our customers are from the community. We are acutely aware of how Seneca has helped us, and we are grateful. Now we are able to give back, not just to Seneca but to our entire area.” Something you may not know is that almost all of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe services are available to everyone, not just tribal citizens or Native Americans. Their senior center provides daily lunch Monday through Friday and is open to everyone over the age of 60. Tribal citizens eat free with all others paying a nominal fee for a complete meal. The same is true for the Early Childhood Leaning Center, which is open to all children. In the summer time, the tribe hosts its annual Children’s Back to School Powwow where they give 700 or more free backpacks complete with school supplies and is open to everyone. The tribe also has a state-of-the-art wellness center that is open to everyone. Membership fees are extremely reasonable. Additionally, there are six miles of walking trails free for everyone to use. The Eastern Shawnee Tribe is extremely generous with their amenities, many of which aren’t listed but can easily be found online. This past year, the tribe made three major contributions, two to Seneca and one to the rural water district. Part of the funds that were contributed to the City of Seneca were to complete a new fire station facility. “We have tribal citizens who live in Seneca, we have employees who live in Seneca and we have patrons living in the Seneca area who have supported our businesses for years and, of course, we have Indigo Sky just outside of Seneca, all probably needing fire assistance at some point,” said Glenna. “We donated the funds to finish this fire station and are thankful that we have grown to the point that we can give back to the entire community.” Same is true for the Seneca Police Department. The tribe knows the number of people coming to Indigo Sky creates a challenge to the Seneca Police Department and a donation was made to them to purchase new police vehicles and remodel and build additions to their facility. “We are simply paying back and paying forward for services and help given to us by the police department,” said Glenna. The Eastern Shawnee Tribe is indebted to their ancestors who persevered and made it possible for them to live the lives they live today. “We honor our ancestors,” said Glenna. “We have been blessed spiritually and financially. Native Americans are giving people. We gather together, help each other, care about each other, strengthen each other, thus becoming stronger ourselves. Others have helped us reach where we are today, and it is only appropriate that we share and give back to others.”
Back Row; Left to Right: Jake Hurley, Michael Baca, Randy Rogers, Ethan Clogston, Jay Rogers. Front Row; Left to Right: Emily Steele, Chase Thomure, Tyler Crow, Rick Hancock and Chris Tackett.
Fire Chief Tyler Crow & Seneca Fire Department
Remain Focused on Keeping City Safe
By Don Lowe Photos by Mandy Edmonson
During his first year in charge, Seneca, Missouri, Fire Department Fire Chief Tyler Crow has every reason to be thrilled with how many positive things have taken place over the past year or so to help further enhance the invaluable work he and his team provide for this town of nearly 2,500.
First and foremost, Seneca’s newest Fire Station on 124 Washington Avenue joins the original facility, located at 517 Oneida Street, and Chief Crow knows this is a big deal. “We are able to have more room for our tools, apparatuses and training,” Chief Crow said of the new facility. “We now have both sides of tracks covered with extrication in case there is ever a train going by or stopped on the tracks. “We have a nice gear room, tool room, men’s and women’s bathrooms, plus a handicap bathroom, full kitchen, living area, three offices, a reporting room, a massive training room upstairs and three drivethrough bays.” Having state-of-the-art resources is vital, and Chief Crow said, “People need us to have all necessary equipment to be able to help them in any incident or situation and for the importance of keeping my firefighters safe, while being able to do their jobs quickly and efficiently. “As fire chief, my main priorities and goals are to leave it all at the scene and do the best we can, and to ensure the safety of my firefighters so they can return home to their families after every call. “I want my firefighters to know everything there is to know and be trained so they can do their jobs to the best of their abilities. We have stepped up our training a lot. We’ve had a lot more hands-on training.” Chief Crow is most appreciative of all those individuals working for him. “I am beyond thankful for the men and women I do have on my team. If it wasn’t for them and their determination to do better and be better, our small town wouldn’t be what it is today.” As much as they strive to stay at the forefront of all that’s needed to do quality work, nothing is easy. “The main challenge is getting and keeping enough volunteers. “It’s also hard keeping up with training so the men and women in this department are ready for anything that comes their way.” Regardless of how demanding this job can be, Chief Crow finds this line of work gratifying and worthwhile. “It’s about being able to help others and having a second family I can count on.” All those who live in Seneca can be confident Chief Crow and his entire team will be there every time they are needed.
Seneca Fire Department & Fire Chief Tyler Crow Fast Facts
Age: 33 years old
Spouse: Kendra Crow
Children: 11-year-old Brenton Crow, 6th grade; and 6-year-old Brenic Crow, 1st grade
High School Alma Mater:
Wyandotte (Oklahoma) High School Class of 2008
Hometown: Wyandotte, Oklahoma
Fire Department Career: Has been with the Seneca Fire Department for 13 years, starting out as a firefighter, followed by a promotion to fire lieutenant, then fire captain, followed by assistant fire chief and fire chief
Quotable: “I’ve been around it my whole life, and I just love being able to help people when they need us the most.”
Equipment Upgrades: Purchased a pumper tanker and brush truck in 2022. Also received a water rescue boat and 13 sets of bunker gear through grants last year. Additionally, will receive 17 new Air Packs at the beginning of 2023, thanks to the Wyandotte Nation. Will start the dirt work on Honor Walk around the flagpole at the front of the new fire station in 2023. This will feature engraved bricks displayed around the flagpole.
By Savanah Bandy
Waste Not, Want Not
Seneca artist Erin Poor sees beauty in things others throw away
If it’s a little bit creepy, a little bit earthy and a little bit old, it’s right up Erin Poor’s alley.
Erin is a Seneca-based mixed-media artist inspired by folklore, mythology, hauntology and the woods where she resides with her family. She produces her art through her business, Feral Folk Inc, which focuses on sustainable forestry, bee keeping, foraging, education and real estate investing. That theme of sustainability can be spotted in much of her artwork. “I’m a firm believer in, ‘waste not, want not,’” she said. “I really enjoy repurposing discarded objects like clothes, old sculptures and weird vintage fixtures to resurrect them into new forms. When I see used clothes or items, I don’t just look at them for their intended purposes ... I think of them as ingredients to what I am cooking up artistically. If I find a shirt and have fallen in love with the fabric, I will buy it and rip it up for my vision. I like to take old fixtures or figurines and make molds from them to create something new. I volunteer at the Seneca Food Pantry and Thrift Store, and sometimes things are unsellable, and it so happens to be something that I want to use, so it goes to my artistic creations.” Erin is also heavily influenced by Medieval, Gothic and Renaissance architecture. She is currently pursuing a BFA in Studio Art from
Missouri Southern State University and visited the Czech Republic and Austria twice last year – once in May and again in December – on trips through the university. The most recent trip began with a tour of Prague, followed by a visit to Hradec Králové University in the Czech Republic and ended with a stay in Vienna. “I took lots of photos and gained a lot of inspiration for future pieces,” she said. “I love seeing the weird dark history, museums, haunted places, beautiful winter scenery and gothic, architectural displays.” Erin’s knack for spotting beauty in everyday things stretches back to childhood. She has always been drawn to things she found aesthetically pleasing. “I have always been a creative person. I have always had this obsession to make things that are aesthetically pleasing for myself; and other people also seem to find it pleasing,” she said. “Sometimes I have things to say through my art ... and sometimes, it’s just art for art’s sake.” In her free time, Erin enjoys spending time with her husband, Andrew Poor, an alternatives energy and solar technology instructor at Crowder College, and their four children. Erin is also passionate about giving back to the community as a volunteer at the Seneca Food Pantry and Thrift Store.
Where to Find Art by Erin Poor:
Online Instagram @FeralFolkInc www.FeralFolkInc.com
In Person Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex 212 W. Seventh St., Joplin, Missouri 75th Annual Spiva Membership Show & Emerging Artist Show Sponsored by Joplin Regional Artist Coalition
A Perfect Beginning
By Kathleen Swift Photos by Taylor Jean Photographs
It was a royal wedding according to Aspyn Elbert’s family. When Aspyn married her best friend, Tyler Elbert, September 25, 2021, 400 of their family and friends were there to celebrate with them.
“You know, we could have just had a simple wedding. Something with minimum planning, minimum details. Maybe not. Not with Aspyn,” joked Will King, Aspyn’s uncle who performed the wedding ceremony. “I’m high maintenance,” laughed Aspyn, “and planning the perfect wedding brought out more of that in me. My mom would say everyone’s life got put on hold for a whole year to plan this wedding. “For example, I had to have black plates for the reception. I had both of our families looking for black plates at every Dollar Tree. We couldn’t order black plates in bulk, and our local stores ran out of them. I had to have 400 black plates; they made the whole reception, so everyone helped me find them.” High maintenance or not, the wedding, held at Amadeus Ranch, was the perfect wedding for Aspyn and Tyler. The ceremony was held outside in the green expanse overlooking the rolling hills. Aspyn entered through the opened doors of an elegant white arch. Six flower girls and three ring bearers led the way as Aspyn walked down the aisle escorted by her dads Aaron and Nathan. She joined Tyler before three stunning triangle-shaped arches Tyler built. Before the arches, reminiscent of mountains, the couple exchanged vows in a ceremony conducted by Aspyn’s uncle. Flanked by eight bridesmaids and eight groomsmen, all dressed in black, it was an elegant, modern ceremony. As the couple returned to the reception, their friends and family showered the couple in white flower petals. Inside, the reception began with a first dance for Aspyn and Tyler to “Snow” by Zack Bryan and continued with a night of fun. “We had the best DJ,” said Aspyn. “He made the reception. He had us begin with a game, and he got everyone dancing and involved. He didn’t slow down, and he made the party.” The guests enjoyed a buffet dinner from Bamboo Garden, a photo booth, delicious wedding cake and the bouquet toss. The night ended with a last dance with the couple surrounded by family and friends. “I loved being surrounded by family and friends all in one place when I married my best friend,” said Aspyn. “It was the absolute best! It was perfect.”
The Details
Photographer:
Taylor Jean Photographs
Videographer:
Wedding Stories by Korey Klein
Flat lay:
Dayflower Designs
Hair: Dakota Plumb Makeup: Rayvn Ash Florist:
Debbie Mitchell
DJ: Broc Barton // Elevate Entertainment Catering: Bamboo Gardens Dress: Norman’s Bridal
Royalty Event Center is a beautiful venue to say “I do.” Situated on 326 acres, this spectacular Missouri Century Farm is surrounded by charm and history. There is plenty of room for the wedding of your dreams in the 5,000-square-foot upscale barn with beautiful exposed wood beams. It includes two complete bedrooms upstairs with a full bathroom, which are the perfect bride and groom suites. The venue offers indoor and outdoor weddings under the decorated arbor area and has a full commercial kitchen for catering and a full bar area complete with beverage coolers and ice machine. It comfortably seats 150 guests for a sit-down dinner. Dance the night away in the outdoor lighted entertainment area, and have your guests relax around the fire pit. Royalty Event Center is located at 638 SE 80th Road in Golden City, Missouri. Call 417.276.1040 for more information or visit their Facebook page. They are currently booking 2023 weddings.
Augusta Bridal
Augusta Bridal is a bridal shop bringing class and elegance to the Joplin area while staying in-touch with today’s trends and styles. August Bridal offers bridal, bridesmaids, prom gowns and so much more. Schedule an appointment in the luxury bridal salon and enjoy a fun, stress-free environment of styling and try-ons. Augusta Bridal wants you to feel as if you can conquer the world looking as fabulous as possible and will help you find “the one” dress that will turn heads and bring out your inner beauty. They also offer custom handmade veils and flower crowns. Owner Taylor Austin is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and brings her knowledge of the fashion industry to 502 South Main Street in Joplin. Schedule your appointment soon by calling 417.553.4888, and let Taylor and her team help you find the dress of your dreams.
Radiant Glo
Get ready to look your best on your wedding day! Radiant-Glo of Joplin offers a wide variety of beauty and skincare services, including spray tans, semi-permanent makeup and body sculpting treatments. Their Jet Plasma Treatment is a pain-free procedure that is proven to tighten skin by 14.8% after just one visit – plus many other skin benefits. Need to freshen and brighten your skin for your big day? Book a face and neck chemical peel or choose from any of their facial options. Radiant Glo wants you to feel your best and look your best! They also offer free consultations. Book your appointment at radiant-glo.com, by calling 417.434.2963 or visiting their location at 1710 East 32nd Street, Suite G1, in Joplin.
Venue 105
Say “I do” in the peace and tranquility of the countryside. Venue 105 is a beautifully constructed event venue and wedding barn located just outside of Carthage. Surrounded by oak trees and nestled in a serene country setting, Venue 105 offers amazing views inside and out, providing endless possibilities for your wedding day. At Venue 105, you will find all the amenities of a modern wedding. The white-washed barn features an elegant yet inviting atmosphere with high ceilings, polished concrete, stylish light fixtures and fairy lighting, rustic details and a jaw-dropping chandelier. The 5,000-square-foot, climate-controlled space offers plenty of room to celebrate with all your friends and family. Venue 105 is located at 6960 County Road 105, Carthage, MO. Visit www.venue105.com or Facebook: @Venue105. Email: host@venue105.com. See this beautiful venue in person by scheduling a private viewing today! Phone 417.850.8582
Venue 105
When planning a wedding at Lendonwood Gardens in Grove, Oklahoma, the beauty of the ceremony is only enhanced by gorgeous flowering plants, towering oaks, richly textured evergreens, and lovely water features. Amenities include a gazebo surrounded by rose gardens, an open-air Japanese pavilion overlooking a koi pond, and numerous spots for memorable photographs on the special day. Open grassy areas allow space for chairs, tables, bands and dancing. Electricity is available at key locations to offer romantic lighting for evening ceremonies and facilitate food service and music. The back entrance of the Gardens is close by, offering easy access for caterers, florists, musicians and those with mobility problems. Restrooms and additional parking also are located near the back entrance. Lendonwood Gardens looks forward to sharing the beauty of the Gardens on your special day. Please call 918.786.2938 or visit www.lendonwood.com for more information or to reserve a date for your outdoor wedding.
Har-Ber Village
Do you like a mixture of old and new? Located minutes from Grove, Oklahoma, Har-Ber Village Event Center offers a park-like setting with rustic backdrops and lake views, with the added ambiance of the Har-Ber Village Museum in its back yard. The Bridal Dressing Suite is even located inside a log cabin. Our event center is an indoor/ outdoor building with lake views, a stage that offers electricity for a DJ or live band, dance floor, separate ceremony area and indoor restrooms. The event center comfortably seats up to 100 guests with table seating. Our event coordinator can offer help with contacts for onsite catering options, local bakeries, local musicians and photographers to help you make your special day seamless. Contact us today at 918.786.6446 or email us at info@har-bervillage.com. Visit our website for more information at har-bervillage.com.
Judy’s Ballroom Dance Lessons
Judy Schneider, instructor (Master’s Degree in dance and over 30 years of experience in teaching dance) WEDDING CHOREOGRAPHY – Do you want your first dance to be truly special? Have Judy Schneider create unique choreography tailored to fit your style and your music to let you shine. Private lessons for you and your future spouse, or for the whole wedding party, start at $50/hour. DANCE LESSONS – Ready to take the first step in furthering your dance ability or to just create a fun date night? Join us in a relaxed environment where you will learn the most popular dance styles like Salsa, Bachata, East Coast Swing, Waltz, Two-Step and more. Cost is $65/person for a six-week group class that meets once a week. $50/hour for a private lesson for one or two couples. All classes are held Monday-Friday at Beimdiek Recreation Center dance studio at Missouri Southern State University. For more information, call Judy at 417.392.0215 or messages her at Judy’s Ballroom Dance Lessons on Facebook.
Stella Springs Weddings & Events
Stella Springs Weddings & Events has all you need to make your wedding day an unforgettable experience. With over 110 acres of lush wooded country, the possibilities are endless for planning a lovely indoor or outdoor event. Our stunning outdoor sites include natural springs, the large Macedonia Springs pond, Indian Creek and a breathtaking waterfall at Macedonia Springs. Our Event Barn is where vintage charm meets romance. With white-washed walls, crystal chandeliers, antique mirrors and an oversized reclaimed mantle, the Barn is the perfect setting for any wedding. The Barn also has an outdoor deck strung with twinkling lights for a warm, romantic glow. Lodging is available in our Rock Cottage and Blue Bunkhouse with our unique weekend package. Visit www.stellaspringsweddings.com to peruse images of the beautiful weddings we have hosted at Stella Springs. We are located in Newton County, just outside Neosho. We are now accepting bookings for 2021 and 2022, so call 417.628.3418 to schedule your special date – your Happily Ever After begins here!
Amadeus Ranch
Amadeus Ranch is a beautiful Tuscan-style venue atop rolling hills in Southwest Missouri. Complete with exposed beams and sparkling chandeliers, our venue can match any wedding style from simple to extravagant. Our outdoor patio, complete with a gorgeous arbor, is the perfect setting for your wedding ceremony or dancing under the stars. We are booking 2023 and 2024 fast but still have availability for any season! We would love to help make your special day worry-free with our packages, which include linens, tableware, decor, vendors, wedding consultation and more! Call, text or email to book a visit to Amadeus Ranch. We look forward to meeting you! 417.850.1042 or 417.850.0980 or email amadeusranchvenue@gmail.com. Check out our website: amadeusranch.com and find us on Facebook!
Civil War Ranch
Add some country charm to your special day! Whether your style is traditional, country, rustic or chic, the Civil War Ranch offers just the right settings. Take a break from the world’s hectic pace and unwind inside our pre-1900s fully insulated Wedding Barn, gather on the shore of our picturesque spring-fed 2.5-acre pond, celebrate on our beautiful large landscaped Barn Courtyard, relax under our Rose Arbor and Wedding Tree, or picnic in our expansive Pole Barn. We strive to provide value for our couples as well as a beautiful backdrop for their special day. Our full-day rental is from 8 am to 11 pm, and if you book a Friday, you get Thursday included. Maybe you want to save more by booking Monday through Wednesday or want a small, quick wedding with just your closest family. We have that, too. Browse our gallery and check our prices and availability on our website at www.civilwarranch.com. Book a tour through our website, Facebook page or by calling 417.237.0771. We can’t wait to hear from you! 11838 Civil War Ave., Carthage MO.
Winter Décor
Warm and Cozy
Ienjoy the Christmas season and the decorations. However, I am always ready to put them away on New Year’s Day and replace them with winter décor. Decorating for winter is just as fun as decorating for any other season. After putting away the Christmas décor, you can start with a neutral palette or you can add some bright pops of color, and with a few other touches, you will have décor that lasts through the winter and into spring. Here are a few tips on how to add things into your decorating that will add a touch of winter but keep it feeling cozy and warm all season long.
I like to keep some of the things we see outside inside, such as twigs and branches, pinecones, acorns and white snowflakes. There are a lot of choices in winter décor at your local hobby and craft store. They even have garland made from acorns and pinecones. However, you can find some of these things in your backyard or on a nature walk. I add candles, big and small, with warm, comfy blankets and vases filled with branches or twigs to replicate the winter landscape. These things can be used throughout your home in vignettes on side tables, entry tables and placed on shelves to brighten any room in your home. Keeping the décor neutral will keep a winter feeling but still make it feel warm and cozy. A gray couch could feel cold and stark; however, when you add a hand-knitted creamy-colored blanket and soft gray pillows in various sizes and textures, it makes this room feel much warmer and cozier. The side table is simple and made from a light-colored wood and coordinates with the wooden lantern and the wooden frames hung on the wall. You could add some twinkle lights in the lantern and a larger rug on the floor to add to the cozy feeling of this room. Your bedroom can have a warm and cozy wintry feeling, too. The color of the wood blinds and rattan hanging lamp mix perfectly with the large lantern sitting on the floor and the other wooden elements in the room. The soft fabric-covered headboard with the layers of pillows and woven blankets add to the cozy feeling. The white blanket, white walls and pops of white in the candles and pillows help make this room feel winter ready. You can definitely curl up for a nap or with a good book in this room all winter long. For a little brightness during the winter, place battery-operated lights and twigs in vases or bottles and set them on a table to create a lovely display in front of your window, on a side table or the center of your dining table. You can add winter-themed items such as snowmen and gnomes to add whimsy and fun into your décor. You could keep the vases and bottles clear or add in colored ones that match your décor. Either way, the lights will add brightness. Winter décor doesn’t have to be white and boring. The addition of wood elements with some bright shining lights and hand-knitted or chunky blankets will keep your home feeling cozy and warm all winter long.
