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Pla n Y ou r Get a wa y!

So m uch to se e an d do in Le ba no n!

Southeast Alaskan Odyssey February 11 Cowan Civic Center It’s A Gas! Swap Meet February 17 & 18 Cowan Civic Center

Lebanon is known by its motto, “Friendly people.

Friendly place.”

These events are only part of the fun we have to offer.

Trout Fishing Opening Day March 1 Bennett Spring State Park Show Me State Shootout PBR Tour March 18 Cowan Civic Center

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Gr eeting s from

DISCOVER

Fulton Callaway County, Missouri EXPLORE

Backerʻs Auto World celebrates Americaʻs love for automobiles.

Nearly 80 rare and vintage cars are displayed in historic venues. Craneʻs Country Store and Museum highlights life from the late 1800s to early 1900s, including a replica gas station.

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National Churchill Museum, housed under a 16th Century Church, commemorates Winston Churchillʻs 1946 “Iron Curtain” speech at the beginning of the Cold War. A sculpture Savor the heartland at wineries, a craft butcher shop and from the Berlin Wall marks the end of an era. market and worth-the-drive rural restaurants.

BROWSE

2017 Major Events March: April: May: June: July:

August: September: Interesting shops, delicious food and sweet treats can be found in our charming Brick District. Be sure to visit the Art House, a thriving art and fine craft gallery that offers classes, exhibits and events, including Fun Art Fridays.

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October: December:

The Palette Affair Morels & Microbrews Callaway Plein Air Fulton Street Fair 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Solar Eclipse Celebration County Fair and Bluegrass & BBQ Autumn on the Bricks Brick District Holiday Open House

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Contents FEBRUARY 2017

in every issue>

[36] 50 PHOTOS FROM OUR PAST

[18] BOOKS

Take a deep breath and look back in time and see where we’ve been, what brought us here, and maybe some things that haven’t changed.

Columbia’s acclaimed novelist Alex George sets free his second book. Also find an adult coloring book for St. Louis, a Missouri State University professor’s graphic novel, a Kansas City man’s collection of letters from his expatriate brother, a Mennonite mystery, a Kansas City comedian’s recipes, and a history of Highway 65 in Missouri.

[22] MISSOURI MUSIC Our favorite Ozark Mountain Daredevils return to the studio and perform in Kansas City in February.

[65] MUSINGS

features >

Ron Marr, our resident philosopher, shares what he has tried to learn—and continues to need to learn—from a decade of teachable moments.

Many Missouri Main Streets are dead-center in the path of the eclipse coming

[67] NO PLACE LIKE HOME

[26] WHERE WILL THE LIGHT GO OUT? since August 1869. Plan now to experience Missouri’s moon shadow.

Lorry Myers teaches her husband her expectations about Valentine’s Day cards.

[30] LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER!

[98] THE BACK STORY

Some claim Missouri has the second largest Mardi Gras in the country—no need

Publisher Greg Wood shares some stories about Paul Harvey that he found in a Branson toy museum and by talking to Harvey’s son.

in August, which will be the fi st time Missouri has experienced a total eclipse

to go to N’Orleans. Learn how that happened and find all diff ent kinds of fun.

[56] GO ON A FLEA MARKET FRENZY This time of year is the perfect time to prowl around and find something from yesteryear that you can use or just plain want in your tomorrow.

[68] CATCH THE RAINBOW Trout, that is. Cold weather is fine or fishi g in Missouri. See these stunning photos that will make you want to go, and find a ew tips for beginning anglers.

Compare and contrast the Missouri trout parks open to the public.

[74] OOEY-GOOEY BUTTER CAKES A sweet happenstance in St. Louis made it the home for gooey butter cakes— at least, that’s the legend. Discover some of the best, find some other places around the state, and try some recipes for this unique and delightful concoction.

special section > [62] MORE FLEA MARKETS Shop, browse, or just poke around the past in these flea markets and antique shops.

[82] OVER THE LINE Missouri’s founder of Bass Pro, Johnny Morris, converts The Pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee.

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departments >

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[16] MADE IN MO

Editor in Chief Danita Allen Wood visits

A former cathedral in Kansas City

Native American ruins and a salt prai-

hosts a custom furniture builder. Lew’s

rie and explains where to find Publis -

Fishing in Springfi ld reels in awards

er Greg Wood. Creative Director Sarah

for new products. A St. Louis artist’s

Hackman née Hererra gets married.

pottery fulfills her d eam.

[12] LETTERS

[24] MISSOURI ARTIST

Readers follow our advice and visit the

Meet Gary Cadwallader in Warrens-

[80] DINING WORTH THE DRIVE

old State Pen and our Barbecue Trail.

burg and see his charming yet bold

Let’s eat! Italian in Kansas City, home

A veteran shares information about

dances between realism and reality

cooking in Bolivar, and pie in Rolla.

Missouri Honor Flights. We follow a

and his delicate surreal landscapes.

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[83] HEALTHY LIFE

reader’s advice to us.

[78] RECIPES

A former Springfi ld truck driver has

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Try two recipes for gooey butter cake,

the number one weight-loss program.

Ladies sing the blues. The number one

including one with Nutella, and choco-

resort in the Midwest is here, and three

late whipped cream, brown sugar, or

[83] ALL AROUND MISSOURI

new state parks are created.

praline toppings.

Visit these 88 cures for cabin fever.

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“IF YOU WANNA GET TO HEAVEN”

MORE PICS FROM THE PAST

SPOIL YOUR SWEETHEART

Check out Dean Nelson’s memoir about seeing

If fi ty pictures from Missouri’s past aren’t

Give a little bit of yourself when you give a

the Ozark Mountain Daredevils performance

enough for you, check out the ones we had to

little bit of Missouri with uniquely beautiful

at Wildwood Springs Lodge in Steelville.

leave on the editing room floo .

gift ideas from the Show-Me State.

The Shadow Knows

And you’ll know all about the shadow when you follow the Great Missouri Solar Eclipse with our online updates.

on the cover>

SMOKE ON THE WATER A steam locomotive exits a ferry in Ste. Genevieve in this dramatic undated photo from Missouri’s past. Check out all the photos we’ve collected for you, starting on page 36.

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Customer Care & FAQs All of us here at Missouri Life want to deliver excellent customer service to you.

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New in 2017, we have grown so much we cannot keep up with the records in our Boonville office. Missouri does not have a firm specializing in magazine records, and we liked the one in Florida the best. (We might have to visit them in the winter, you know!) You should receive the same friendly assistance!

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y MISSOURI LIFE WHAT’S HAPPENING HERE CHANGES! You may wonder where Greg has gone since you don’t see his picture here on the page with me. He’s not far. Look on the back page for his new column.

We’ve also planned an outdoors feature in every issue.

We know most of you are active explorers of our state, and we want to encourage your time outdoors. There are

DANITA ALLEN WOOD, EDITOR

proven health benefits to body, mind, and spirit in being

GREAT EXPLORATIONS

outdoors in all seasons, so let’s go! See page 68.

Speaking of health, we have amazing medical professionals, research, and facilities in this state, and we want to share some of what we learn. What better time than

COINCIDENCE, I visited one of

our most southern historic sites and one of our most northern parks—both on the eastern border of our state—within just a few weeks.

My husband Greg and I planned a camping vacation last fall that took us all across southern Missouri, from the cotton fields of the Bootheel to lakes, rivers, and big springs of the Ozarks all the way to Branson.

We targeted Towosahgy State Historic Site in southern Mississippi County because we’re both enthralled with American Indian heritage.

Towosahgy is a sweet little gem preserving a piece of the Show-Me State’s cultural history in the Mississippi Lowlands. These Mound Builders of the Mississippian culture were urban dwellers, and archaeologists have discovered a palisade, several small houses, and items such as ear plugs, spools, a tobacco pipe, and effigy pottery. The village was occupied from ad 400 to ad 1400. With a hot sun on our backs, Greg and I made the short walk to climb the sixteenfoot-tall Temple Mound and imagined the daily life of these Mound Builders.

On this same trip, we spent one night at Lake Wappapello in the Ozarks, but it was raining and we chose to relax and read in the camper in the almost-empty small campground that afternoon. By nightfall, it had cleared off and the moon shining on the fog gave the lake a lovely ethereal reflection. The next morning, sunshine revealed a blue jewel of a lake surrounded by woods. We will return. I like saying Wappapello, the name of the small community that gave this lake its name.

Greg and I typically look for state parks for

camping, whether here or other states. I knew you could camp in Mark Twain National Forest, but I recalled totally primitive camping and had no idea the US Forest Service had developed such nice camping areas, again almost deserted this late in the season. We camped just north of West Plains beside the North Fork of the White River, hiked a few miles, and passed beautiful Blue Spring (above) coming and going on our walk. We enjoyed our dinner and quiet night by the smoky campfi e, and we fell asleep to the lulling tune of water gently lapping the bank.

A few weeks later, on the way to see our daughter and grandchildren in Minnesota, we packed a lunch and planned a break to stretch our car-cramped legs at Wakonda State Park in northeast Missouri, just off US 61. We had a pleasant picnic on a warm fall afternoon amid gently falling yellow and orange oak leaves in a quiet picnic area. After lunch, we walked a short way along a road to see rare natural sand prairie land. These sand prairies were once common on more stable terrain along the Mississippi, Missouri, and other rivers, but channelization and farming have eliminated most of them. I’m glad Missouri has protected one.

These short excursions across different corners of our state made me realize, after eighteen years of producing this magazine, I still have new places to see, more to learn, and discoveries to be made. Reading about places and seeing the pictures are good things, but experiencing them—feeling the sunshine, hearing the river, smelling the campfi e, seeing with all my senses—is better.

after the holidays to focus on weight? I lost a few pounds last year and have set a goal to lose ten pounds this coming year to get to my goal weight. While I’ve always been fairly physically fit and active (I bicycled across the entire state in 2015!), it sure would be easier hiking, biking, and horseback riding without packing those extra ten pounds.

See page 83 and wish me luck.—Danita

FROM OUR MISSOURI LIFE TEAM This year is starting with big changes for me. I entered 2017 a married woman and my last name changed from Herrera to Hackman. Ryan and I had a beautiful wedding on New Year’s Eve in Fayette with fifty-five white poinsettias decorating the church. We also bought a house— with wallpaper, lots of wallpaper. The house is charming, with a breakfast nook, a sunporch, and hardwood floors we are unveiling from the carpet. But that wallpaper. At one point in time it suited the house well, but it is time for a change. As Creative Director, I want you, the reader, to feel welcome and have a sense of familiarity when you turn these pages. Sometimes that means freshening up. So, like our new home shedding old wallpaper and getting a fresh coat of paint, the interior of Missouri Life is getting spruced up as well for a new year filled with adventure in the Show-Me State.—Sarah Hackman

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FEBRUARY

LETTERS from all over You write them. We print them. you’ve explored the MSP in daylight, you might want to consider one of the nighttime ghost hunts. All of the available tours are listed at MissouriPenTours.com.—Editors

suggestion that may make the magazine even better.

Why not include an outline of the state with each article and place a small star on the state outline that identifies the location of that story? While

“Visited two of the STL recommendations in the

we have lived our entire lives here, there are still

past four days: Sugarfire in Fenton and Salt+Smoke

many towns that we are not familiar with and have

in the Loop (“The Missouri Barbecue Trail,” Missouri

no idea of the location. North Carolina’s Our State

Life, June 2016). Kudos to both places and your

magazine does this and we find it very helpful in

reporter/writers. #missouribbq”—@lisa.grosse

locating where the event or happening takes place.

—Bill Ward, St. Peters

WINGS OF HONOR

Thanks for your suggestion, Bill. As you can see in this is-

I thought Missouri Life and the fine people of

sue, we’ve listened. We’ve made a few other changes to our

Missouri—especially Missouri’s veterans—would

design to celebrate the new year and make our features

like to know that there are Honor Flights that take

even more user-friendly in the coming months. Let us know

veterans to Washington, DC, to view and experience

what you think.—Editors

the memorials.

I am a Vietnam veteran and I experienced an

PEN PALS I have had a tour to the Missouri State Penitentiary on my bucket list for quite some time. After I read your article, “The Missouri Penitentiary Riot of 1954” (Missouri Life, October 2016), I booked our tour right away. My husband and I were fortunate enough to choose a beautiful 75-degree fall day for our tour.

The tour was even more than I thought it would be—the history in those walls is amazing! The tour guides are all retired prison workers, so that made it even better. I love all of your articles and have quite a long bucket list of things to see and do in Missouri. Thank you for bringing such a beautiful, high-quality magazine into my home each month.

—Kathy Koehler, Rocheport The last inmates were moved from the old Missouri State Penitentiary on September 15, 2004, but visitors to the

LOVE LETTERS

Honor Flight on November 3, 2015. I traveled with

My family and I love your magazine and look forward

the Central Missouri Honor Flight out of Columbia.

to its arrival every time! Thank you for putting to-

It truly was a personally rewarding experience for

gether such a great magazine!—Enola Bell, Moberly

me and about eighty veterans and staff. We were treated with such dignity and respect that I wanted

My granddaughter, Abby, gave me a copy of

other vets to know about it.—Jim Dischert, St. Louis

your magazine for my birthday. I enjoyed it so

Thank you for your service, Jim. Missouri currently has

much, I became a subscriber this summer. I also

seven Honor Flight programs recognized by the Honor Flight

sent a subscription for the magazine to a friend

Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transport-

who lives in Arizona but grew up in Rolla with

ing America’s veterans to Washington, DC, to visit those

me, and then had a subscription sent to my son,

memorials that honor the service and sacrifices of our

D rake, who has retired and moved to Lake Ozark.

nation’s veterans. Whether you’re a Missouri veteran who would

I love MISSOURI LIFE!—Mary Kay Kellogg, Arnold

like to take part, or you want to contribute to continuing the

What great letters to receive in time for Valentine’s Day!

program, you can find more information at HonorFlight.org/

We’re glad you love our magazine. We do, too. We think

regional-honor-flight-hubs—Editor

it reflects in the finished product you hold in your hands.—Editors

GETTING OUR BEARINGS My wife and I enjoy Missouri Life magazine and

empty structure still report experiencing a variety of

“The best gift I ever gave myself was a subscrip-

it has provided much information for places to

emotions once inside those imposing walls. Now that

tion to the BEST magazine ever! I quote it as much as

visit and things to do in Missouri. However, I have a

I quote NPR!”—@boxwinesnob

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Mo MIX Missouri Ends 2016 with New State Parks Ozarks

IN ONE OF HIS FINAL ACTS in office, Governor Jay Nixon dedicated three new state parks in southern Missouri.

Eleven Point State Park in Oregon County, Bryant Creek State Park in Douglas County, and Ozark Mountain State Park in Taney County bring the total number of state parks in Missouri to ninety-one.

“These new state parks ensure that we can protect and preserve these valuable natural landscapes for generations to come,” Nixon said in December. “At a time when other states are closing or even selling state parks or charging day-use fees, we are expanding our system of state parks to offer more opportunities for Missourians to experience the outdoors, at no admission cost.”

The new parks add 8,000 acres to the system and were acquired to fill natural history gaps not previously represented. More information is available at MoStateParks.com.

—Martin W. Schwartz

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Spread across hundreds of acres in Missouri’s Ozark Mountains, the rustically elegant getaway debuted at the top in the new category that ranked world-class resorts across an eleven-state area as part of the 2016 World’s Best Awards survey.

Bass Pro Shops, a national retailer of outdoor gear and apparel based in Springfield, purchased the property in 1987 as a fishing camp for employees. Since then, Big Cedar has grown to become known as For more information about Big Cedar Lodge, visit BigCedar.com.—Martin W. Schwartz

Ladies Sing the Blues St. Louis

IF YOU HAVEN’T VISITED the National Blues Museum in St. Louis, now is the time to do it. Through March 31, the traveling exhibition, “Women of the Blues: A Coast-to-Coast Collection” is on display in the museum’s Scott and Diane McCuaig and Family Gallery.

“This exhibit is the perfect artistic complement to the Women of the Blues section in the museum, and we are excited to have it during the time when the country celebrates National Women’s History Month in March,” says Dion Brown, executive director of the National Blues Museum.

Sixteen photographers from around the world share sixty photographs that include artists such as Mavis Staples, Susan Tedeschi, Nellie “Tiger” Travis, Shemekia Copeland, and many more. The exhibit is dedicated to Koko Taylor’s foundation, Sisters of Royalty.

The National Blues Museum uses artifact-driven exhibits, live performances, and interactive galleries to perpetuate blues culture for future generations of artists, fans, and historians. It is located in the Mercantile Exchange district (the MX) in downtown St. Louis. Find out more at NationalBluesMuseum.org.—Martin W. Schwartz

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Divine Intervention Kansas City ► IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR a hard-work-equals-

hired another employee. Within six months, Unruh

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from $800 to $1,500. And Unruh Furniture offers a

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At the 2016 ICAST recreational fishing industry trade show in Orlando, Lew’s gar-

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nered three New Product awards, including one for the Custom Pro Speed Spool,

Around thirty years ago, Sandra was in her last year of her degree program at Webster

which is built on the company’s new proprietary SLP Super Low Profile platform. The

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reel, which won the Best Freshwater Reel in the New Product Showcase, has many

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innovative features, including a small-diameter spool that makes the reel’s compact

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design possible. The reduction is 10 percent smaller than the size of

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SHOW-ME

Books

LAUGHTER & TEARS Setting free the emotions of youthful friendshi

BY MARTIN W. SCHWARTZ

is the second novel from Columbia attorney Alex George, following his bestseller, A Good American, which was named Best Book of the Year in 2012 by A Library Journal and the Number One Title to Pick Up Now by Oprah Winfrey’s O Magazine in February of that year.

Set in Haverford, Maine, beginning in 1976, George’s second book is the first-person narrative of Robert Carter who, on the first day of his eighthgrade year, meets Nathan Tilly when Nathan intercedes in Robert’s altercation with perennial bully Hollis Calhoun. Though different in nature— Robert is introspective while Nathan is gregarious and daring—the two forge a friendship before the end of the second chapter.

In the beginning, the story is humorous in much the same vein as the adventures of Hermie, Oscy, and Benjie in Summer of ’42. But as the story progresses, the boys find themselves coming closer in an attempt to overcome personal tragedy. Innocence is sent packing and the book takes on the attributes of one of the thrill rides at the run-down amusement park where the boys spend their summer. Readers can expect to go from heartwarming to heartbreaking as the boys try to fin their place in a confusing world.

Keeping the ’70s compelling and authentic is an interesting feat from a writer who is likely too young to remember much of that decade. Named one of Britain’s top “thirty-something” Alex George novelists by The Times of London, Alex read law at Oxford University and worked for eight years as a corporate lawyer in London and Paris before moving to the United States in 2003. He is married to writer and critic Alexandra Socarides and currently operates his own law firm in Columbia Alex is also the founder and director of The Unbound Book Festival. This year’s second annual event will take place in Columbia on Friday, April 21, at Jesse Auditorium on the University of Missouri campus with Salman Rushdie as the scheduled speaker. The festival continues Saturday, April 22, at Stephens College. More information is available at UnboundBookFestival.com.

Setting Free the Kites is scheduled for release February 21.

COURTESY ALEX GEORGE

SETTING FREE THE KITES

Setting Free the Kites Alex George, 336 pages, novel, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, hardcover, $27

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SHOW-ME

Books

MORE GOOD READS Black Rat Cole Closser, 160 pages, graphic novel, Koyama Press, $15 We’re calling this book a graphic novel just because that’s probably where you’d find it in a booksto e. To be honest, Black Rat is hard to categorize.

What Cole Closser has created is equal parts poetry, philosophy, literature, and theater. It’s also dramatic, absurd, heartbreaking, and funny. With all the undeniable influences o cartoonists past, Cole succeeds in creating something altogether new and excitingly different.

Cole is an assistant professor of art and design at Missouri State University in Springfield. His fir book, Little Tommy Lost: Book No. 1, was nominated for a Will Eisner Comic Industry Award in 2014.

The Sweden File: Memoir of an American Expatriate Bruce Stevens Proctor and Alan Robert Proctor, 254 pages, nonfiction, Westphalia Press, $18 When he was in his early twenties, Bruce Stevens Proctor quit his job as an aerial photographic interpreter for a Pentagon intelligence agency when he realized that American warplanes were killing Vietnamese civilians. Seeking humanitarian asylum, Bruce fled to Sweden.

In The Sweden File, Bruce’s brother, Kansas City author Alan Proctor, has compiled the letters Bruce sent to family and friends during his time of exile and updated the letters with Bruce’s final memories from the war no one wanted.

Sanctity: The True Account of Vietnam Combat Veteran & Missouri State Investigator Tommy Ray Capps Teresa Garrison-Capps, 184 pages, nonfiction, Fulfilled Publishing, $14.99 In the Mennonite community near Versailles in Morgan County, even in the last decade of the twentieth century, outsiders were referred to as the English.

When Mennonite girls begin to report sexual assaults by an English man, Missouri State Investigator Tommy Ray Capps is sent in to investigate. Written by Tommy Ray’s wife, the book is a blend of historical account, nostalgia, and true-crime drama, illustrated throughout with photos, maps, and some of Tommy Ray’s handwritten letters home.

The Chicken Ate My Homework, So Grandma Taught Him a Lesson … With Dumplings Steve Scearcy, 176 pages, humor/cookbook, ROI Creative, $15 Here’s a cookbook that assures that the tears in your eyes won’t be from cutting onions. Kansas City writer, producer, entertainer, and all-around swell egg Steve Scearcy has concocted a hilarious mix of family stories and chicken recipes that will split your sides even as it makes your tummy grumble.

In the title story, we’re introduced to Grandma, whose chicken recipes are sprinkled like delicious snacks through the rest of Steve’s tales of life on the chicken farm, from the first cluck to the final pluc

St. Louis Splendor: An Adult Coloring Book

A History of Highway 65 From the Middle of the Road

Jo Ann Kargus, 96 pages, coloring book, Reedy Press, $15.95 One of the biggest trends in publishing in the last few years is the development of the coloring book for adults.

Jo Ann Kargus has taken her thirty-two years as a commercial artist/illustrator in a new direction, creating line drawings of fifty St. Louis landmarks such as the Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium, and Ted Drewes Frozen Custard. You don’t even have to color them to appreciate the pictures printed on one side of the page on heavy white stock in this beautiful volume that awaits your finishing touch

Marilyn K. Smith, 239 pages, nonfiction, Litho Printers, $2 Marilyn K. Smith was born in Fair Grove, just a stone’s throw from the “Middle of the Road” of which she writes so lovingly.

The book traces the early days, when the byway was known as the Buffalo to Springfield Road, to Missour officials and businessmen who saw the need for “Lake to the Gulf Highway.” Although US 65 spans five states—Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, an Louisiana—the book examines only the Missouri section of the highway and its part, along with Route 66, in making Springfield the “C ossroads of America.”

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MISSOURI

STILL SHINING Springfield’s good old boys got to sing and sing and sing

BY DEAN NELSON

WALKING DOWN THE STEPS

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils are: from left, Nick Sibley, Bill Jones, Michael “Supe” Granda, Dave Painter, John Dillon, Ron Gremp, Steve Cash, Kelly Brown, and Ruell Chappell.

advertising agency and some of it with Artist Signal, an Internet start-up that provides a platform for emerging artists. Other more recent members of the band include Nick Sibley, Ruell Chappell, Ron Gremp, Dave Painter, Bill Jones, Kelly Brown, and occasionally, Molly Healy.

Dillon and Cash collaborated on one of their most famous songs, It’ll Shine When It Shines, a song that took the duo less than twenty minutes to write. To the devoted congregation singing along at Wildwood, it’s the equivalent of the hymn Amazing Grace.

The good news for Daredevil fans is, in addition to an upcoming February show, that the band is back in the studio, recording what will probably be a double album of new songs.

Reflecting on the band’s journey since he and his cohorts began playing together in the 1970s, Granda says one thing has not changed since those early days: the pure joy of playing.

“Every time I put on my guitar I turn into a giant eighth-grader who is trying to play the crap out of Louie Louie,” Granda says. “I’m grateful to be on this side of it. We are a group of fortunate men.”

Ozark Mountain Daredevils will appear with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on February 17 at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City. For more information or to buy tickets, go to UptownTheater.com/home.

COURTESY OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS

from my room at Wildwood Springs Lodge in Steelville last November, I catch the tail end of a discussion between two patrons about the weekend that had just ended.

“We don’t go to Florida in the winter, and we don’t take Caribbean cruises,” one of the gentlemen proclaims. “We come here.”

The “here” he’s referring to isn’t just the lodge, although that’s part of it.

The 1920s-era building is set back in the woods above the Meramec River, the food is homemade and amazing, and the employees act as if they’ve known you for years and were counting the days until you came back.

The “here” is also the experience of hearing the Ozark Mountain Daredevils perform in a setting that feels at times like a living room and at other times like a church.

“It’s the coolest gig we do,” says Mike “Supe” Granda, bassist and writer for the band that is entering its forty-sixth year. “Everyone in the crowd is so close that there’s no division between the musicians and the audience.”

The Daredevils have been performing sold-out shows at Wildwood every November for the last ten years as part of the lodge’s fall music series. Some fans are under the impression that the band gets back together just for these shows.

“The truth is, we have never stopped touring,” says Steve Cash, another Daredevil mainstay who plays harmonica and writes a lot of the band’s songs. “There were some rough years, but we’re still playing.”

Influenced by their Springfield roots, the Kansas City jazz and blues traditions, and St. Louis-area musicians such as Chuck Berry and Miles Davis, the Daredevils’ music is a mix of folk, rock, country, blues, bluegrass, and gospel, with an occasional harp, oboe, and cello thrown in the mix.

“Our music is like the topography of Missouri itself,” Granda says.

“One part has rivers, another has mountains, another is as level as Iowa.

In many ways, our music is just about a bunch of hippies going for walks in the woods.”

Of the six original Daredevils who played in the early days, three remain: Granda, Cash, and John Dillon. Granda spends most of his time in Nashville, where he writes music. His 2008 book, It Shined: The Saga of The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, traces the band’s beginning, successes, and setbacks throughout its four-plus decades of making music.

Cash lives in Springfield and still writes music. He also has written a historical fantasy trilogy called The MEQ. It’s a series about a rare breed of people who may be hundreds of years old but still look and act like adolescents.

Draw your own conclusions as to where he might have done his research.

Dillon, who plays guitar, fiddle, and mouth bow, also writes a lot of the band’s songs and lives in Springfield. He spends some of his time with an

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PASSION MEETS REALITY A soft-spoken artist finds a powerful voice in his art. BY R. M. KINDER

Gary Cadwallader’s Waterlillies and Koi blends realism and fantasy to impart colorful serenity.

adult years when he could give his talent the time it warranted. As a high school senior, Gary was so enthralled with art that he took one hour of art at Southeast High School, his high school, and three additional hours at Westport High School, both in Kansas City. When he entered college at the University of Missouri at Kansas City, Gary was torn when required to choose a major. Though art was his passion, he knew it wasn’t the most secure choice for a career.

For thirty-five years, Gary painted infrequently as he worked, first as a computer programmer and later as a systems analyst.

COURTESY GARY CADWALLADER

“I MAY BE A WALLFLOWER,” says Warrensburg artist Gary Cadwallader, “but I want my paintings to be extroverts.”

Though he comes off as a bit shy in person, Gary is a bold and passionate artist and his works have been speaking well for him. Next month, he will be featured at Meet and Greet the Artist at the Gallery of Art & Design on the University of Central Missouri campus in Warrensburg, and in April and May, his paintings will be on exhibit in Sedalia’s City Hall. Coincidentally—and fittingly—two permanent murals in that space are by Eric Bransby, one of Gary’s former teachers.

Gary’s art career falls into two major periods: his youth, when he exercised both a natural talent for drawing and a drive to learn; and later

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R. M. KINDER, COURTESY GARY CADWALLADER

In his early sixties, feeling that “time was running short,” Gary started painting seriously. Since 2011, he has produced extraordinary work in varied media, attaining signature status in watercolor and winning six Best in Show awards, a People’s Choice, and nineteen juried acceptances, including the Missouri Watercolor International (2013 and 2014), Kansas Watercolor Society National Exhibition (2013 and 2015), the River Market Regional, and the Missouri 50 (2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016). Last year, he won a fellowship in Artist INC KC and served as Artist in Residence at the 2016 Missouri State Fair. At the fair, his painting, Refuge, won the Purchase Prize.

Gary describes two of his interrelated goals as dances—the dance between the viewer and the art, and the dance between realism and fantasy. He wants his paintings to draw viewers and keep them actively attending the work; he has researched how to accomplish this.

“I would sit where I could see what was going on at an exhibit,” Gary explains. “Everybody was going around the room in single file. They would stop, maybe to a count of three, then go to the next painting, the next, and so on. I thought, ‘No, no, I have to do something. I have to stop you.’ ” One solution was to make his paintings bigger. “That was a positive step that would maybe get a count of five instead of th ee,” he says.

Another was to make his paintings bold, bright, and colorful, with much depth and many intriguing details. “There’s no such thing as too busy,” Gary says. “I’m given a certain amount of space and I’m going to absolutely fill it up. The eason is that I want a reward for the viewer.”

Refuge captures his success in this tango with the viewer, as well as the related dance between realism and fantasy. The painting is bold and bright, with multiple focal points. It’s realistic as a landscape and in the detail of plants, but it shifts out of reality in slight exaggeration and varied sources of light.

Gary credits the work of Thomas Hart Benton as a major influence on his style. His first three teachers—Eric Bransby, Tom Thomas, and Robert MacDonald Graham—had been students of the Missouri artist.

Gary points to Benton’s Persephone as an example of the exaggerated

From top left: Seasons-Winter brings beauty to a stark winter day. Refuge marries the artist’s love of realism with fantasy. After a bad week, Gary Cadwallader entered a painting in the Johnson County Fair. “I won a dollar and got a little white ribbon, he says. “I was just so happy.”

drawing those teachers encouraged.

“It stuck in my brain, that kind of exaggeration and color,” he says.

“The painting is cartoonish and yet not.” Gary calls himself a child of comic books and Disney, their influence naturally touching his a t.

As he began training himself to work in watercolor, he found further inspiration in the works of other artists. He was especially fascinated by the works of Joseph Raffael, Soon Warren, and Paul Jackson.

Gary’s subjects can be anything. He works from photographs, mentally reworking them, combining, embellishing.

He sees things that he wants to paint, but some images simply spring from his mind. Part of his process is to post his work-in-progress on his Facebook page.

“I do it because I’m lonely,” he says. “I need someone to tell me the painting is good, to tell me it’s nice and keep going.”

To see more images of Gary Cadwallader’s work, a schedule of present and future shows, and a full list of his awards, go to GaryPaints.com.

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THE MISSOURI

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE, 2017

Where Will You Be When

the Lights Go Out?

What’s the big deal?

By now, you’ve probably heard something about this year’s total eclipse of the sun that cuts a path across the United States including—fortunately for us—right across the upper-central portion of Missouri.

This moon shadow is coming right down Main Street.

On August 21, just before the noon hour (depending on where you are), the moon will begin passing between the earth and the sun. Approximately one hour later, periods of totality—or complete darkness—will occur across the state. The exact time depends on where you’re located. In St. Joseph, the eclipse begins at 11:40:42 AM, resulting in two minutes and thirty-eight seconds of total darkness beginning at 1:06:27 PM. In Cape Girardeau, on the east side of the state, the eclipse will begin at 11:52:01 AM and reach totality at 1:20:21 PM for one minute and forty-five seconds

August 7, 1869, and it only clipped the northeast corner. The last total eclipse to cover this much of the United States happened before there was a United States.

People who have been lucky enough to experience a total solar eclipse say it is an incredibly moving experience. If you’re dead center in the path of totality, you’ll see the sky go dark for a little more than two-and-a-half minutes. Stars will be visible. Experienced observers report that the atmosphere seems to change, the air becomes clearer, the temperature drops. You’ll likely see fie y sparks around the outline of the moon. This is the sun’s corona, visible only during a total eclipse.

(Make sure you don’t view the eclipse without approved eclipse glasses.

You can take them off during totality.) To make it even better, totality will begin around 1 PM, when the sun is near its highest point in the summer sky. In other words, you can’t miss it.

Why can’t I see it in Springfield or Kirksville?

A Rare Front-Row Seat

While it’s true that the entire country will experience some degree of the solar eclipse, anyone outside of the seventy-mile strip of totality will only experience a partial eclipse. Chances are, you’ve experienced many partial eclipses in your lifetime. They’re not that rare.

In reality, neither are total eclipses, with the planet experiencing one or two every year. But most of those celestial events take place over water or in remote locations. Of the nearly 8,600 miles of totality covered by this year’s eclipse, only about 2,500 miles are over land and that path is only seventy miles wide. And it’s cutting right across the United States.

More people in the Show-Me State are expected to experience the totality of the eclipse than any other state along the event’s path. That’s because in Missouri the path of totality will touch more population centers and larger cities than anywhere else. Umbraphiles—think of them as eclipse groupies—from all over the world will be descending upon the state, and many hotels near the eclipse’s path are already booked.

In the next few months, Missouri Life will help you prepare for what some are calling the greatest space science event since the 1969 moon landing. We’ll tell you what you need to have to view the eclipse, where you can go if you’re not in the path, and what towns are planning celebrations to mark the event. And be sure to look for updates and stories at MissouriLife.com, where we’ll have a clock counting down the seconds until the total eclipse comes to town.

Why is this one different?

According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the last total eclipse to touch the Show-Me State occurred on

KATH TEOLI

BY MARTIN W. SCHWARTZ

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TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE DIAGRAM Penumbra** Umbra*

Moon Earth

Sun *UMBRA: Total solar eclipses are visible from within the umbral shadow. **PENUMBRA: Partial solar eclipses are visible from within the penumbral shadow.

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE MISSOURI MAP IOWA Maryville

St. Joseph Chillicothe Excelsior Springs Liberty Kansas City

Independence

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Warrensburg

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Mexico

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The eclipse's path is indicated by the grayshaded bar going across the state. The thin, black line indicates places where the full eclipse can be experienced for up to two minutes and forty seconds. In other locations within the gray area, the total eclipse will be visible for slightly less time. Cities outside of the gray shading will experience only some of the eclipse. Start making your travel plans for the Missouri Total Solar Eclipse, 2017.

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PARTY Soulard Mardi Gras celebrates 38 years of beads, beer, and bon temps in St. Louis.

O STORY BY AMY BURGER & PHOTOS BY DAVID W. PRESTON There’s no need to head all the way down the Mississippi River to New Orleans when you can hit one of the nation’s largest Mardi Gras celebrations right here in the Show-Me State.

St. Louis boasts its own rich history with the annual Soulard Mardi Gras, celebrating nearly four decades of letting the good times roll in the historic Soulard neighborhood of south St. Louis.

How did Soulard Mardi Gras come to be the enormous fête it is today? Let’s start by answering a question many folks have:

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Picture yourself at the biggest party of the year when Mardi Gras comes to St. Louis’s historic Soulard neighborhood.

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Mardi Gras krewes— private social clubs that sponsor carnival parades and balls—toss more than ten thousand strands of beads on foot and from more than one hundred elaborate floats to parade-goers of all ages along the route.

WHAT EXACTLY IS MARDI GRAS? Literally “Fat Tuesday” in French, Mardi Gras is intertwined with the Lenten season traditions of the Roman Catholic Church and with the cities of New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro.

It’s called Carnival in Rio. The Mardi Gras tradition in the United States began in 1703 with a celebration by French settlers in the city of Mobile, the first capital of colonial French Louisiana. When the colonial capital of Louisiana was moved to New Orleans in 1723, the Mardi Gras tradition moved along with it and has been synonymous with the city’s identity ever since.

Much like New Orleans, St. Louis has a strong French heritage. Pierre Laclède founded the city in 1763. The neighborhood of Soulard began as part of the estate of Antoine and Julia Soulard. Antoine, a loyalist to King Louis XVI, left France to save his head and ended up in St. Louis by way of New Orleans, marrying into the prominent Cerre family. Surprisingly, however, these French roots have little to do with the history of Soulard’s Mardi Gras celebration.

Soulard Mardi Gras began in December 1979 as a bit of a lark by five bored guys looking to inject some fun into the cold St. Louis winter. Hilary Clements, Bob Brinkmann, James Rabbitt, Bill Stubbs, and Bill Coleman gathered in a downtown pub to plan a big party to fight the winter doldrums. With Fat Tuesday just around the corner, Hilary suggested Mardi Gras as a great theme for their bash. Conveniently, he’d just purchased a gutted three-story building at 1017 Russell Boulevard in Soulard, which later became the popular establishment Hilary’s, now Johnny’s Restaurant & Bar.

Each founder kicked in $250 for a total budget of $1,250, and in February 1980, the group hosted Soulard’s first Mardi Gras at the Russell Boulevard location for about two hundred friends. At midnight, the revelers marched out into the street— ignoring the freezing temperatures—and headed up Russell Boulevard to John D. McGurk’s Irish Pub, a mini brass band of trombones and horns moving with them.

And thus, the Soulard Mardi Gras Grand Parade was born.

THE GOOD TIMES GROW Thirty-eight years later, the celebration includes more than a month of events and is attended by approximately 750,000 people from all over the country. This year, Fat Tuesday occurs on February 28, the day before Ash Wednesday kicks off the Lenten season preceding Easter.

The St. Louis celebration started with Twelfth Night back on January 6 and will culminate the Saturday before Fat Tuesday on February 25.

If you’re considering coming to town for the month-long celebration, you might think about crashing with friends, as a census of downtown St. Louis hotels polled as far back as last November determined that more than 20,000 hotel room nights are already booked the weekend of the Grand Parade. The Regional Chamber and Growth Association estimates Mardi Gras’ economic impact across the St. Louis region at more than $21 million. Riverfront Times calls the celebration the second-largest Mardi Gras street party in the United States.

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Mardi Gras offers revelers a chance to take a break from reality. Traditional performers, such as puppeteers and musicians, may be joined by such skilled daredevils as firedancers and jugglers. And don’t forget the Mardi Gras treats. Fat Tuesday is all about excess.

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Visitors to last year’s Mayor’s Ball model the mix of sophistication, culture, and sense of humor that makes any Mardi Gras celebration unique. At right, a reveler decked out in Mardi Gras colors takes part in the Grand Parade.

Soulard Mardi Gras has grown gradually in phases.

“At first, it was just the Grand Parade,” says Mardi Gras Foundation President Mack Bradley. “What we’ve done over the years is focus on building a whole calendar of events between Twelfth Night—the beginning of the Epiphany season—and Fat Tuesday that has a little something to offer everyone. Some events are family-oriented, some are not so family-oriented, some are really large and not ticketed, and some are smaller ticketed events. A lot of them are outdoors, which can be a challenge in February.”

Far from its founding krewe, Soulard Mardi Gras has been produced by the local, not-for-profit Mardi Gras Incorporated since 1999. The organization’s only mission is to produce the various Mardi Gras events with revenue from sponsors, along with fees paid by participating Soulard establishments. In 2002, the Mardi Gras Foundation was also created to support the efforts of Mardi Gras Inc. by funding public safety and cleanup efforts related to the larger Mardi Gras events. The foundation has raised $450,000 through the annual Mayor’s Ball to provide community improvement grants, both in Soulard and in downtown St. Louis.

Organizers hope those who visit will show respect for the residents of Soulard and their property. But most of all, as they say, “Laissez les bons temps rouler!”

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2017 SOULARD MARDI GRAS AT A GLANCE Below is a quick overview of the scheduled Mardi Gras festivities for 2017. For complete details, schedule updates, and ticket information, go to StLMardiGras.org.

February 10 BEER, WINE, AND WHISKEY TASTE As part of the L’Ecole Culinaire Gourmet Weekend, attendees can spend an evening sampling and meeting the makers of more than fifty beverages from Missouri and around the world. The event also features award-winning barbecue tasting and a dance floor with music by DJ Quain.

Soulard Market Park. 7 pm to 11 pm. $40 in advance; $50 at the door.

Saturday attendees will enjoy complimentary trolley rides between restaurants, guided by the world-famous Soulard Trolley Tramps. 11 am to 5 pm. $25 per person.

February 18 MISSOURI LOTTERY RUN FOR YOUR BEADS 5K This fun, costumed race through historic Soulard brings out the best Mardi Gras spirit. Runners twenty-one and older even get complimentary beer and hurricanes at pit stops along the route.

All registrants receive a limited edition, commemorative race T-shirt; prizes will be awarded for First Place Overall for men and women, First Place in each age division, and—of course—Best Costume. 9 am. Registration: $25 until February 10; $30 after February 10 to race day; $35 race day. Register online at StLMardiGras.org. Free for spectators.

February 11 CAJUN COOK-OFF Also part of the L’Ecole Culinaire Gourmet Weekend, cook-off guests learn the secrets of Cajun cooking from some of St. Louis’s best chefs.

Sample Cajun fare, enjoy a hurricane or beer, and dance the night away to live music. Soulard Market Park. Noon to 4 pm. $35 in advance; $45 at the door.

February 18 & 19 CRUZAN RUM TASTE OF SOULARD One of the Mardi Gras season’s most popular events, this self-guided tasting includes one drink voucher and six food vouchers. Patrons can choose six Cajun-inspired dishes to sample.

February 19 BEGGIN’ PET PARADE Nearly as popular as the Grand Parade, the Beggin’ Pet Parade is touted as the world’s largest costumed pet parade. Thousands of pet owners bring their festively costumed furry friends to strut their stuff through Soulard. The pets with the best costumes join the Court of the Mystical Krewe of Barkus and are invited to the Coronation Pageant, where the King and Queen of Barkus are crowned. Registration begins at 10 am. $10 registration donation benefit Open Door Animal Sanctuary. Register online at Beggin.com/pet-parade/register. Free for spectators.

February 19 BAREFOOT WINE WEINER DOG DERBY More animal fun awaits at the United States’ longest-running dachshund derby, where hundreds of dachshunds compete for the title of fastest dachshund in all the land. Participants compete in four divisions based on age in a series of elimination heats. Registration opens at 10 am.

Online registration at StLMardiGras.org/events/ wiener-dog-race-form. $10 entry fee. First race at 2 pm. Free for spectators.

February 24 MAYOR’S MARDI GRAS BALL Truly the social event of the season, this blacktie affair, hosted by the Mardi Gras Foundation, takes place in the St. Louis City Hall rotunda and features food, cocktails, dancing, and live entertainment. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Mardi Gras Foundation. Doors open at 7 pm. $150 per person. $3,000 for a reserved table of ten. Call 314-771-5110 for tickets.

February 25 BUD LIGHT GRAND PARADE The main event of Mardi Gras, the Bud Light Grand Parade is the Midwest’s largest Mardi Gras celebration, with hundreds of thousands in attendance each year. The parade begins near Busch Stadium and winds through the streets of downtown St. Louis and Soulard to the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. 11 am. Free attendance.

A giant post-parade street party continues throughout Soulard well into the night.

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As Time Goes By 50 Historical Photos of Life in Missouri By the MISSOURI LIFE STAFF • Photos from the MISSOURI STATE ARCHIVES

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Streetcar tracks wind down Grand Avenue in St. Louis in this undated photo of the Gateway City’s “bright white way” theatrical district.

IN A 1911 EDITORIAL in the Syracuse Post-Standard, Editor Tess Flanders is alleged to have written the now immortal phrase, “Use a picture. It’s worth a thousand words.” If she’s right, then these twenty pages are a novel.

The truth is, it would take a thousand photos to tell Missouri’s history and even that would not be enough. While combing through the Missouri State Archives, we were looking for photos that told the story of life in Missouri as much as historic moments. These photos represent a cross-section of some special moments in time and tell a story that words alone cannot tell. Some do not have precise dates or locations, but they are pure Missouri. They help us understand who we are, why we are.

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Gatherings Above: Women process eggs on a production line in this undated photo in an unknown location.

Right: Ten men pose for a team picture on the fiel at Kansas City Municipal Farm, the city’s former prison workhouse, in an undated photo.

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Top: A crowd gathers in front of the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City for it dedication, October 6, 1924.

Left: Turkeys surround a car in Eldon in an undated photo.

Above: Two men and twelve women gather for a meeting of Kansas City’s West Side Homemakers Club #2 in an undated photo.

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Farm & Agriculture Right: One wonders if this young girl—possibly in the Missouri Bootheel— intends to water the whole cotton field with single jug of water. Below: A man collects sap from maple trees to be used in making maple syrup.

Both photos are undated and precise locations in Missouri are unknown.

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Left: A man chops tobacco leaves on a Platte County tobacco farm in an undated photo. Below: Horses and mules pull carts as a family crosses a fiel in an unknown location in 1920s Missouri.

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Social Media Right: A group of young women have ice cream and Cokes at the soda counter of a Rolla drugstore on October 23, 1945. Center: A member of the Urban League Rhino Club performs a shortwave radio broadcast from 1930s Kansas City. Bottom: The Albert Wingo family farm in Seymour is the scene for son Tom’s twenty-first birthday bash in 1914.

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Above: The Hotel Governor in Jefferso City hosts the Business Women’s Week Banquet on October 7, 1947. Left: Lee Mace’s Ozark Opry was a Lake of the Ozarks landmark. In the 1950s, the group starred in a weekly thirty-minute program on KRCG-TV in Jefferson Cit .

Here, a group of singers and musicians pose on stage, with Lee himself on his trademark bass fiddl at far right in the photo.

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Daily Life Far left: Hanging the wash on the clothesline was a regular part of Missouri life in the days before electric dryers. The photo is undated and the location is unknown. This page, clockwise: Purveyers of fine fresh fruit, the goo men of Lederer’s Fruit Store welcome customers in 1910 Springfield. e suspect this was supposed to be a portrait of the child in a chair in an unknown location in early 1900s Missouri, but Kitty refused to cooperate. A man sprays the sidewalk in front of the Harrisonville Fire Department with a hose from fire truck numbe three in this undated photo.

Department shopping at the general store was kind of like going to the mall in 1900 Jefferson Cit .

Here, a group of men pose on a walkway in front of Jacob Tanner Dry Goods & Groceries, while a woman and several children stand on a balcony above them.

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Fun & Leisure Clockwise from top left: Emmett Kelly attends the dedication of Emmett Kelly Park in Houston, Missouri, on August 9, 1956. Players with the Shepherd of the Hills Theater take fi e between shows in this undated photo. Two women ride water bikes across the lake at Osage Beach in an undated photo. Roxie (Moore) Rowden and her friend, Mabel (Williams) Thompkins float in omme de Terre River at Lightfoot Ford on July 26, 1923. Two boys perch on top of a wooden slide, while other children await their turns in 1930s Kansas City.

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Top: People walk along the midway in front of a large triple Ferris wheel in an undated photo from the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Left: A snowball fight breaks out bet een a group of students at Thorpe Gordon School in Jefferson City in thi undated photo from the days before video games.

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Get Smart Clockwise from far left: The Freedom Train, a campaign to highlight America’s founding principles, rolls through Missouri in June 1948 on a nationwide tour. A young man and woman study each other on the Missouri Valley College campus in Marshall. Six-year-old Leonard James walks one mile to Cane Creek School in Bollinger County on his first day of school i August 1944. Young boys are on different pages a Missouri Boys Town in St. James on January 27, 1956.

Young ladies learn home economics in a Lebanon High School class on December 6, 1956. School children visit the Capitol in Jefferson City in 1954

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Building & Rebuilding Clockwise from far left: The St. Louis Gateway Arch is under construction on the Mississippi riverfront in this photo taken July 8, 1965. You can also see the partially constructed Busch Stadium and the Old Courthouse. Several men, including one on horseback, survey the damage of floodwaters in uscumbia in 1926. The locomotive of the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad was the first to cross Missouri. Thi 1929 photograph shows extensive scaffolding o the main columns of the Capitol in Jefferson Cit .

The Eads Bridge looms above men working on the St. Louis riverfront in this 1941 view. Workers prepare to pour concrete during construction of Bagnell Dam at Lake of the Ozarks in the summer of 1951.

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Memorable Moments Clockwise from top far left: Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Mike Collins (in dark suits, front row) visit Jefferso City on July 20, 1970, one year after the historic moon landing. Early aviator Tony Janus flies ver the Eads Bridge in St. Louis in an undated photo. President Harry S. Truman and Winston Churchill share a train ride to Fulton where Churchill would give his 1946 Sinews of Peace “Iron Curtain� speech. During the Cold War, this Ozark civil defense warehouse was stocked to the rafters in the event of a nuclear emergency. A worker makes baseball bats in a West Plains factory in this undated photo.

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Familiar Places Clockwise from far left: Workers perch on the Powersite Dam at Camp Ozark in Taney County on February 27, 1913. A happy couple weds at the castle ruins at HaHaTonka in January 1950. The Pony Express, which started in St. Joseph in 1860, returns to that Missouri town in this undated photo.

Visitors swim, play, and have fun at Public Beach #1 at Lake of the Ozarks State Park in an undated photo.

The zebras are part of a circus that was set up on a field bet een Howard and Beck Streets in Jefferso City in 1933. A tourist stops for information at the Boonville Hostess Wagon in an undated photo.

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Missouri’s fl a markets and antique malls help shoppers put a little bit of the past in their futures.

BY EDDIE O’NEILL & MARTIN W. SCHWARTZ

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COURTESY OF MIDWAY ANTIQUE MALL

Midway Antique Mall, Columbia

TO SOME, IT’S THE ULTIMATE

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form of recycling. Take an old 1960s vintage Pepsi machine and drop it into your home theater or man cave and you’re making a bold statement about bringing the past into a world of cutting-edge technology. Place a sturdy oak desk from the mid-twentieth century in your office and you’re giving a subtle shout-out to a time when craftsmanship and quality were critical components of American design.

Because of its place in history, as well as geographically, Missouri is a great place to shop for one-of-a-kind items found in the state’s many antique malls and flea markets.

Quality items dating back to the turn of the twentieth century are more plentiful, and the prices more appealing.

Here, in no particular order, are a few of the Show-Me State’s more interesting purveyors of antiquities and curiosities.

MIDWAY ANTIQUE MALL Ever since the doors of the Midway Antique Mall opened in a small building nine years ago, the place hasn’t stopped growing. It started in a small building with around fifty booths and several thousand square feet but quickly outgrew that facility. Relocating to the Expo Center, Midway Antique Mall added another 125 booths, then an additional 225 booths just a year later. Last year, the store added 100 more booths, bringing the total to more than 500 with 73,000 square feet of treasures from around the world.

Manager Kathy Eimer likes to say that Midway is an antique-store-meets-flea market. “You could find really nice furniture in one booth and a box of dinner plates and new DVDs in the booth next-door,” she says.

Along with antique furniture and primitives, Midway is a collector’s paradise,

featuring vintage records, books, coins, art, and memorabilia. The antique mall is planning to open a companion business right across the parking lot in February or March.

The 121 Consignment Furniture Store will bring furniture buyers and sellers together in 17,000 square feet of showroom space. More information on the consignment program is available at 121Consign.com.

Once a year, Midway Antique Mall hosts a well-attended outdoor swap meet that is full of bargains. Check the website for information.

Midway Expo and Antique Mall is open 9 AM to 6 PM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 5 PM Sundays. You should allow a minimum of an hour to give you time to explore every booth.

There’s also a coffee lounge to take a break or to drop off the less-than-enthusiastic spouse.

Interstate 70 at the Midway Exit 573-445-0042 • MidwayAntiques.net

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Rolla OLD TOWNE ANTIQUES Roll into this frontier town at the Doolittle exit off Interstate 44 just west of Rolla and you’ll get the feeling you’ve jumped back in time. From the livery stable to the blacksmith shop, Old Towne Antiques looks like the set of an old Tinseltown western.

Explore more than 250 booths spread through eight buildings that cover more than 50,000 square feet. Extra-wide aisles and handicapped accessibility make shopping easy for all ages. And four acres of parking and multiple restrooms make it a perfect stop for tour buses, RVs, and large families.

Don’t miss the Old Time Sweet Shoppe (just follow the signs) and be sure to check out the many offerings of Made in Missouri arts and crafts.

Old Towne Antiques is conveniently located for Route 66 travelers just two blocks from where the Mother Road meets Highway T. There are many Route 66 souvenirs for sale inside the mall as well.

The mall is open 9 AM to 6 PM every day.

401 Schofer Street • 573-762-2097 OldTowneAntique.com

Old Towne Antiques, Rolla

Just Down the Road …

Half-Crocked Antiques About a half-hour east of Rolla, just off Interstate 44 on Highway C, Half-Crocked Antiques offers shoppers more than 11,000 square feet of antiques, primitives, and vintage items at prices that are worth the drive.

The store is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. 75 Highway C, Bourbon • 573-732-4446 HalfCrockedAntiques.com Half-Crocked Antiques, Bourbon

MARTIN W. SCHWARTZ AND COURTESY OF HALF-CROCKED ANTIQUES

Old Towne Antiques, Rolla

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SOUTH COUNTY ANTIQUE MALL Conveniently located just off Interstate 270 on Tesson Ferry Road, South County Antique Mall has been offering collectors and antique buffs a shopping haven for twenty-five years. According to Assistant Manager Nicole Harrison, it’s the variety that keeps people coming back.

“We’ve got a good mixture of everything,” she says. “It’s a mixture of vintage to antique to brand-new stuff.”

At 50,000 square feet and more than 400 dealers, South County Antique Mall is one of the largest such retailers in the state. On a re-

cent tour of the business, we found many oneof-a-kind items for collectors, including dolls, books, toys, and classic furniture from the turn of the twentieth century, to art deco from the 1930s to 1960s mod. The building is large but climate-controlled for comfort. Expect to spend anywhere from an hour to two hours in the store for ample time to view every booth.

Nicole says the store attracts visitors from all age groups. “I brought my niece here a couple of weeks ago, and she was very excited. And she’s just five,” Nicole says. “Everybody wants to come in and find a t easure.”

There’s More!

South County Antique Mall is one of six area stores operated by Missouri Antique Malls. You can find information for all of the stores at MissouriAntiqueMalls.com.

Antique Treasures More than 52,000 square feet, 265 display booths, 110 showcases.

920 East Woodlawn Drive in Farmington

St. Charles Antique Mall

13208 Tesson Ferry Road • 314-842-5566

More than 35,000 square feet, 250 display

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booths, 225 showcases.

3004 South St. Peters Parkway, Suite U, in St. Charles

St. Mary Antique Mall More than 77,000 square feet, 450 display booths, 225 showcases.

777 Seventh Street in St Mary (one hour south of St. Louis on Interstate 55)

Warson Woods Antiques Gallery More than 31,000 square feet, 100 large display booths, 300 showcases.

10091 Manchester Road in St. Louis

MARTIN W. SCHWARTZ AND COURTESY OF SOUTH COUNTY ANTIQUE MALL

St. Clair Antique Mall More than 20,000 square feet, 150 display booths, 75 showcases.

315 Salem Place in Fairview Heights, Illinois

South County Antique Mall, St. Louis

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Springfield RELICS Springfield is an antique shopper’s dream destination. Check out these other antique malls and flea markets while you’re in town: Ozark Treasures Antiques and Flea Market Located on South Campbell Avenue in the Old Town Shopping Center, Ozark Treasures has more than 125 vendors offering items from furniture to gourmet foods to NASCAR die-cast miniatures.

2510 South Campbell Avenue • 417-882-2400 Facebook: Ozark Treasures Flea Market

STD Flea Markets STD Flea Markets has nearly thirty years as a family-owned business. With two locations in Springfield, you’ll find a little bit of everything at excellent prices.

STD Flea Market Central 505 East Trafficway Street • 417-831-9110 STD Flea Market East 1820 East Trafficway Street • 417-831-6367 Facebook: STD Flea Markets – Central & East

Ozark Treasures Antiques and Flea Market, Springfiel

Remember that scene at the very end of Raiders of the Lost Ark? It’s the one where they put the crated ark in a giant warehouse that seems to stretch on to infinit . That’s the feeling you’ll get when you walk through the doors at Relics Antique Mall.

The place is huge—the biggest antique mall in Missouri, according to Beverly Robb who, with husband Matthew, opened the 90,000-square-foot antique shopper’s paradise in 2010. There are more than 500 dealers offering almost everything imaginable in a range of prices that Beverly says stay on the low side because of their Ozarks location.

“We have people who regularly drive in from Texas—other dealers—who purchase items here and take them back to Texas to sell because our prices are lower,” Beverly says.

When you plan your trip to Relics, allow yourself plenty of time. Searching every nook and cranny can take several hours. Fortunately, Relics offers a tearoom at the back of the mall that serves salads, sandwiches, and snacks to keep your energy level at peak capacity. And if you want to sip a mimosa or sample some Missouri wine or beer while you shop, Relics can accommodate you.

Last year, Relics opened a 9,000-square-foot event center that can accommodate up to 500

STD Flea Market Central, Springfiel

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people for parties and receptions. The center features elegant old-world décor, including backlit stained-glass doors.

Relics is open 10 AM to 6 PM Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 PM Sundays.

Check the mall’s website for information on the Great American Garage Sale, which takes place March 3–5.

2015 West Battlefield Road • 417-885-0007 RelicsAntiqueMall.com

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RUTLEDGE FLEA MARKET The Rutledge Flea Market has put this northeast town on the map.

Since the late 1940s, thousands of people have been flocking here to experience the largest and longest-running outdoor flea market in the state.

The Rutledge market began as a gun-anddog-trading center and auction barn.

The flea market is held Friday and Saturday only—not Sunday—on the second weekend of each month from March through October.

Check the website for the exact dates in 2017.

Vendors come from as far as Wisconsin, Kansas, and Minnesota to sell their goods on the market’s eighty-five ac es of ground.

According to manager Bob Sands, the market typically has around 500 permanent vendors each year as well as a couple hundred more who rent a vendor’s spot for the season.

“It literally is like a flea-market city,” says Bob, who first started as a vendor and took over running the place in 2007. “The streets here are lined with everything from rusted wagon wheels, bathtubs, arts and crafts to sunglasses and hand lotion. We have all kinds of unique concession stands that serve breakfast and lunch, as well.”

Bob adds that many people make the trip to Rutledge an annual event.

“It’s like a family reunion for some of these vendors who have been here for decades,” he says. “You just have to come here to get the full treatment.”

Rutledge Flea Market reopens for the 2017 season on March 10. Auctions are held at 5 PM on Friday and noon on Saturday. Camping that includes modern showers and bathrooms is available on-site. From Rutledge, go south on Route M to Route V, then turn east.

State Highway V • 660-883-5816 Rutledge-FleaMarket.com

The Brass Armadillo Antique Mall, Kansas City

Kansas City THE BRASS ARMADILLO ANTIQUE MALL This antique mall is technically in the Kansas City suburb of Grain Valley, about twenty minutes east of Arrowhead Stadium.

The 47,000-square-foot building is easy to see from Interstate 70.

It’s one of six stores in the Brass Armadillo chain, but the only one in the Show-Me State.

General Manager Bruce Leimkuehler says the antique mall is as much an entertainment destination as a shopping one.

“I have people who come and spend an entire day here,” he says. “It’s a great opportunity for individuals to take a trip down memory lane and spend time together.”

The store features holiday promotions and frequently offers free food or treats in its dining area, as well as drawings and contests for store discounts and gift cards. “We like to have something to keep the customers entertained and sticking around,” Bruce says. It must be working. The store averages more than 10,000 visitors every month, he says.

“People buy antiques and collectibles for three reasons: They either want to buy it for an investment, they want to buy it to use it, or they’re buying it because it makes them feel good,” Bruce says. “We fit that niche quite well in that we offer all of those venues.

We’re also the greenest business out there.”

The Brass Armadillo hosts a radio program called iAntique With Bruce every Saturday at 4 PM on KCMO Talk Radio 103.7 FM and 710 AM. You can listen to the show at KCMOTalkRadio.com by selecting it from the podcast menu.

The antique mall also hosts a free appraisal seminar every other month in which customers are invited to bring up to two items in for professional appraisal. All events are listed on the store’s website.

1450 Golfview Drive • 816-847-5260 BrassArmadillo.com

While in KC… Explore 30,000 square feet of treasures at River Market Antiques, located at Fifth and Wyandotte in the Historic River District. More than 175 dealers offer a variety of antiques and vintage items from home décor to sports memorabilia to art.

Plenty of free parking is available right under the Lewis and Clark mural that takes up the entire west wall of the building. River Market Antiques is open seven days a week from 10 AM to 6 PM. 115 West Fifth Street • 816-221-0220 RiverMarketAntiqueMall.com

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MIDWAY ANTIQUE MALL

GREENWOOD ANTIQUE DISTRICT

With 73,000 square feet of selling space, you’re sure to find the perfect gift for anyone on your list.

Big Creek Antique Mall

Find a Gift for Every Reason: • Weddings • Birthdays • Christmas • Anniversary • Housewarming

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Musings ON MISSOURI

A TEACHABLE DECADE

BY RON MARR

HARRY KATZ

THE RESIDENTS

of my smallish home in the rural flatlands of west-central Missouri consist of Max the golden retriever, Hugo the basset/Aussie, and a reclusive, unshaven quinquagenarian of predominately Germanic lineage (at age 57, that would be me). Our days are predictable, which is cool with the pups. What I most envy about dogs is that they live in the present, brimming with happiness, relishing each moment for its own sake. They are, without question, the most optimistically Zen of semi-domesticated critters.

The semi-domesticated critter who supplies the dog food (again, that would be me) is not nearly so enlightened. The best I can muster is a marginal level of acceptance. For nearly six years—while dealing with the trials, tribulations, and health issues of my extremely aged parents—I’ve adapted to the realities of a 24/7 on-call status. This should not be construed as a complaint, for I knew the score when I moved here. Rather, I try to bear in mind that adaptation—not intelligence, talent, tenacity, or magical thinking—is the foremost ability bestowed by nature.

That said, accommodating a changing environment does not come easily or naturally for most humans. Birds do it, bees do it, even trunks of trees do it. For them, change involves neither thought nor question nor the inkling of the possibility of refusal. They operate on instinct, on biomechanics, on an all-encompassing clarion that screams the imperative to survive and thrive.

Those of us who walk on two legs and/or watch Netflix are the exceptions that prove the rule. We battle alterations to the familiar, safe, or prosaic with unbridled passion. This rebellion against the inevitable becomes fie cer as we age. Despite our allegedly superior brains, few of us willingly release ingrained habits, old beliefs, and ways of life no longer possible or even vaguely pleasant. We cling to that which we know, sometimes to the

last breath, out of fear, ennui, desperation, and nostalgia.

It’s like this: Adaptation is defined as the art of stepping off the tracks when standing in the path of an oncoming train; sanguine expectation is defined as staying put, refusing to budge, and hoping the locomotive grinds to a screeching halt three inches from your nose.

It becomes ever more apparent that the adaptations I’ve endured over the past six years are microscopic. In comparison to the tectonic shifts unceremoniously foisted upon countless others, including my extremely aged parents, they are nothing. I bitch and moan and swallow heaping doses of frustration, but so do we all. My personal change of circumstances, viewing up close the ravages of time, ill health, and mental deterioration, has given me perspective. It shows me that my annoyances and disgruntlement, scientifically speaking, amount to diddley squat I’m trying, amid countless stumbles and setbacks, to view all this as a gift and learning experience … a teachable decade if you will. I’m hoping, on the very slim chance I ever find myself in a state of extremely advanced age, I will hearken back to the admonitions of my younger self.

I hear the geese honking overhead as they wing their way toward warmer locales. Max and Hugo are rolling in the brown grass, engaged in a slobbery faux battle. The fields lay fallow, and no matter where you go in this world, the sky is the same color. I must remember to enjoy single moments. I must endeavor to adapt graciously with time, circumstance, and the always capricious/not always benevolent hand of fate.

To achieve any semblance of a quality life, so RON MARR must we all.

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EXPECTATION

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NO PLACE LIKE

Home

MY BETTER HALF

BY LORRY MYERS

KATH TEOLI

I STOOD in the valentine aisle at the store searching the Husband category. I picked up one card after the other, only to put them back after reading the words. Many of the cards were addressed to “Hubby” or “Sweetheart” or—even better—“To my better half.” There were rustic cards and cartoon cards, and some with fish on the front. None of them seemed to say what I wanted to say.

Who writes these anyway?

When we first married, my husband, Randy, didn’t quite understand the importance of choosing the right card. Even though the calendar informs him weeks in advance of a birthday or anniversary or even Valentine’s Day, he still puts off buying cards and then makes a mad dash to the store at closing time, snatching the gaudiest one and calling it good to go.

Even though we are far apart Separated by miles and miles I hope my warm affection Brings you many smiles.

This card has a bright white dove flying over the mountain with a red velvet heart in its beak.

It was the first valentine my husband gave to his new wife, and later, Randy confided that he never read the words. He just liked the picture.

And who could forget this one?

Cousin, you are thought about More than I can say.

Know that you are in my heart Each and every day.

This card cost Randy a whopping five dollars and was laden with gold foil, a flashy way of showing that nothing was too good for his wife … or his cousin. This card was strategically placed in front of the cash register at the convenience store, guaranteed to catch the eye of a desperate man on a mission.

How convenient!

Then my birthday rolled around and “My

Better Half” planned ahead and bought me a card on his way home from work. The envelope seal was still wet, quickly licked as he was walking in the door.

To a special friend: May the year ahead be better Than the one before, Until we meet up yonder And claim our just rewards.

Randy didn’t read the card until he was sitting in front of the house ready to sign with an ink pen he’d dug out of the glove box. Mr. Thoughtful then thoughtfully crossed out “special friend” and wrote “oops” above it. He then sheepishly explained to me that it was the only good card at the gas station.

As if I didn’t know.

It can sometimes feel like torture to buy a greeting card. So many rows, so many categories, so many pretty pictures that the words are hard to find. Silly cards that rhyme, battery ones that sing, pricey ones that don’t say anything at all. Why don’t cards ever speak the words we would say ourselves?

My dear, the road is rocky, No one said it wouldn’t be.

But at the end of every day, Aren’t you glad that you have me!

Randy presented this valentine with flai , bragging that this time, he’d searched the cards and picked this one in the Humor section, under Wife.

I was not amused.

Instead, I was ready.

My husband was not the only one who had searched the card store—rather the liquor store—for the perfect valentine.

Darling, when I married The man who I selected, I have to tell you this, my dear, It’s not what I expected!

After he read it out loud, my stunned husband looked up at me with something that resembled fear in his eyes. I quickly made it all right by saying the card was the biggest one in the liquor store and since it was the only one they had, there wasn’t much reason to read it. Then I pointed out that the valentine was adorned with gold glitter and cost more than my lunch.

“Plus,” I said, “I really like the picture.”

After that February lesson, Randy’s cardbuying skills improved. No more “across the miles” or “dear cousin” or “special friend” valentines for me.

There is now a simple beauty to the cards he gives me. My favorite ones are blank inside, where Randy supplies the words scribbled in his own hand with space enough for him to say all I need to hear.

I am worth it all.

Lorry Myers writes from her home in central Missouri. Write her at LORRY MYERS LorrysStorys@gmail.com.

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OUTDOOR

Adventure

CATCH THE RAINBOW Write your own fish story in Missouri’s trout parks

BY MARTIN W. SCHWARTZ

TRUE ANGLERS KNOW, there really is no bad season for trout fishing in Missouri.

Though seasonal restrictions between November and the end of February prevent you from keeping what you catch, the beauty of the state’s trout-filled springs attracts winter sportsmen and women from across the country. Now, as the winter season draws to a close, it’s time to break out the waders and fly-casting equipment for the 6:30 AM siren on March 1 that signals the start of the 2017 trout season. According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, nearly 4,500 opening-day trout tags were sold in 2016. It's time to ramp up the excitement. Get ready, get set, FISH!

► ONE HUNDRED MILLION GALLONS OF WATER flow

and nearly two thousand acres of land surrounding it re-

Today, two hundred acres of the park are of-

daily through Maramec Spring Park, making it the fifth-

mained in the James family until 1938 when the nonprofit

fered for public use. Visitors enjoy hiking, camp-

largest spring in the state. It’s also one of the most historic

James Foundation was created with the passing of Lucy

ing, picnicking, and trout fishing. Though privately

trout parks in Missouri.

Wortham James, the last member of the James family.

owned, the trout hatchery is managed by the Missouri

The freshwater spring, hardwood forest, and the dis-

“As this is considered to be the most beautiful spot in

covery of hematite ore here resulted in the development

Missouri, it is my great hope that you will arrange that it

Department of Conservation and all MDC rules apply.

21880 Maramec Spring Drive

of Maramec Iron Works in 1826. The company was operat-

may ever be in private, considerate control, and ever open

573-265-7387

ed by the James family until 1876. Ownership of the spring

to the enjoyment of the people,” Lucy wrote in her will.

MaramecSpringPark.com

COURTESY OF MARAMEC SPRING PARK

Maramec Spring Park St. James

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Roaring River State Park Cassville

The winter season of

WHETHER CAMPING, SWIMMING, hiking, or fishing,

Missouri’s trout parks,

Roaring River State Park is rapidly becoming one of the

as trout season officially

state’s most desirable getaway destinations .

opens on March 1.

catch-and-release is about to give way to a daily four-catch limit at

The roaring river in the park’s name starts as an underground spring that releases an average of twenty million gallons of water into a deep blue pool in which you’re not allowed to fish. It’s a great spot to let the kids feed the trout, but resist the urge to fish there.

Roaring River features three zones: Zone One prohibits the use of natural and scented bait, dough bait, putty, and paste-type baits. Zone Two is designated as COURTESY OF MISSOURI STATE PARKS

catch-and-release only. Zone Three permits natural and scented baits, soft plastic baits, artificial lures, and flies.

Fishing permits and trout tags are required and both are sold on-site, as are bait, tackle, camping supplies, and groceries. A cleaning/fillet station is available so you can prep your trout for dinner.

12716 Farm Road 2239 417-847-2539 • MOStateParks.com

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MISSOURI TROUT LANDING A MISSOURI TROUT REQUIRES SKILL, LUCK, AND OBEYING THE RULES. Although there are more than two hundred kinds of fish in Missouri’s lakes and streams, there are really only two varieties of trout: rainbow and brown. The differences are more pronounced than just appearance.

Brown trout are the more aggressive of the two. Known as the bullies of Ozark streams, brown trout find their way to the coolest waters for good reason: Their eggs can’t survive in waters warmer than 53 degrees Fahrenheit.

The predominant type of trout in Missouri waters is the rainbow. Brought to Missouri streams from California in the 1880s, Missouri Strain rainbows are the main variety stocked at the state’s

Bennett Spring State Park Lebanon

trout parks. They are easily identified by the iridescent colors on the fish’s sides.

Trout fishing season in Missouri begins on March 1 and ends on October 31. The

► LONG CONSIDERED THE FLAGSHIP of Missouri trout parks, Bennett Spring is also one of the Show-Me State’s first state parks.

winter catch-and-release season, which

Located approximately twelve miles west of Lebanon

began November 11, will end February 12.

on Highway 64, the park was established in 1924, follow-

an

ing the construction of a privately owned fish hatchery

annual fishing permit as well as daily

Fishing

for

trout

requires

a year earlier. The spring, with its average flow of one

trout tags that are available at trout

hundred million gallons a day, was popular in the mid-

parks. Regulations and special restric-

ninteenth century for grain and saw mills.

tions may be listed at individual parks.

Trout fishing is allowed only certain hours of the day during season and these vary from month to month.

For

more

information,

Today’s park offers hiking, swimming, and some of the best trout fishing in the state. If you can’t catch a trout at the morning siren, you’re just not trying.

When it’s running clear, Bennett Spring offers fisher-

schedules,

men and women the chance to sight fish—dropping a

and regulations, go to MDC.mo.gov and

lure right in front of a hungry trout and watching him bite.

select “Fishing” from the website’s menu.

Don’t leave without checking out the décor and menu at the park’s 1930s-era dining lodge.

26250 Hwy 64A • 417-532-4338 MOStateParks.com

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Serious trout fishers know the best time to land a hungry rainbow is right after the morning siren. Park hours vary throughout the season,

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It’s not uncommon to see large groups of trout anglers all working the same waters. For a more secluded experience, try fishing the three-mile stretch at Montauk State Park, where you’ll find

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plenty of elbow room.

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Montauk State Park Salem

IF YOU LIKE FISHING IN WIDE-OPEN SPACES, Montauk State Park may just be your angling destination.

The park not only offers nearly three miles of clear-running natural stream for fishing, it also is a perfect vacation destination for camping, hiking, and canoeing.

While you can’t canoe inside the state park, Montauk is conveniently located near one of the Current River’s most popular canoe access points.

GETTING YOUR FEET WET A FEW QUICK TIPS TO GET YOU STARTED. Never make the mistake of calling trout fishing a “hobby.” It’s more like a love affair.

Or an obsession.

The town of Montauk was founded in the early 1800s as an ideal location for milling

That being said, there’s never a bad

businesses. Four mills took advantage of the nearby waters; visitors to the park can tour

time to jump into trout fishing with both

one of the remaining mills, which still retains most of its original works.

feet. What follows are a few hints and

As with the other trout parks, Montauk State Park’s trout hatchery is operated by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Fish are released every morning.

There are three fishing zones, each with its own restrictions: Montauk Lake and the

tips to help you feel less self-conscious and make you a little more prepared before hitting the trout parks listed here.

section of stream below the lake raceways to the Civilian Conservation Corps spillway is

Get some tackle: Chances are you’ll

catch-and-release only; from Montauk Springs to the CCC Mill Dam on the main channel

do your first trout fishing from the banks

is for fly fishing only; and all of the spring branch below the CCC Spillway and the main

with a spin rod. The good news is rod-

channel below the CCC Mill Dam to the lower park boundary is the the natural and artifi-

and-reel combos can be fairly inexpen-

cial bait area. Be alert for postings to avoid potential fines.

sive and are easily available from a va-

The best trout fishing comes in the early morning hours, right after the siren. Make sure you’re at the front of the line by staying overnight at one of the park’s many lodging options. Montauk offers single, duplex, four-plex, and one- and two-bedroom cab-

riety of retailers. Thrift stores and swap meets are also great places to look.

Cast upstream: Rainbow trout may

ins, sleeping cabins, and motel rooms, all available year-round. Call

be beautiful, but they’re not too bright

573-548-2434 to inquire about room availability and reservations.

and they’re really lazy. They tend to face

345 County Road 6670, Salem • 573-548-2201 • MOStateParks.com

upstream and wait for food to drift into their field of view. If you can drop or drift your bait right in front of them, you increase the chances that they’ll take it.

D on’t work without a net: Because Missouri trout parks have sparkling clear water, you’re going to want to fish with a light two- to four-pound test line. The lightweight line is usually strong enough to bring the trout to the water’s edge, but can snap if you attempt to lift the fish from the spring. Lead your trout to the bank and let your net do the heavy lifting.

You can always find more information about fishing Missouri at MDC.mo.gov.

Come on in, the water’s fine! And you’ll soon progress from amateur to angler.

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SHOW-ME

Flavor

Ann & Allen Baking Company is an offshoot of Park Avenue Coffee that ships gooey butter ca e and mixes worldwide.

A SWEET HAPPENSTANCE Gooey Butter Cake may be Missouri’s best accidental delig LEGENDS ABOUND about the true origins of gooey butter cake, with one common denominator—like toasted ravioli, it is purported to be a mistake of glorious proportions. Some believe a baker created the St. Louis original in the 1940s by adding the wrong amounts of ingredients—too much glycerin and not enough leavening—to what was supposed to be a deep butter cake, resulting in the gooey pudding-like filling. Others say shared recipes at union bakers’ meetings resulted in the quirky cake. Still others claim the rationing of sugar during World War II created the perfect storm for the gooey masterpiece. Most people can’t even agree on the

STORY AND PHOTOS BY ROBIN SEATON JEFFERSON

decade. Whatever the provenance and whenever the start, St. Louisans take pride in—and eat a ton of—gooey butter cake.

But the affection for gooey butter cake, sometimes called ooey-gooey butter cake, isn’t limited to the Gateway City limits. What follows are some of our favorite locations to partake of the praiseworthy pastry.

St. Louis

PARK AVENUE COFFEE Park Avenue Coffee offers seventy-three varieties of gooey butter cake, which it touts as “The World’s Largest Selection.” These cakes include everything from cookie dough to

Funky Monkey to piña colada. There’s also red velvet, candied almond, white chocolate raspberry, and the list goes on.

The company started in Lafayette Square, where siblings Dale Schotte and Marilyn Scull began baking their mother’s gooey butter cake recipe. Today, Park Avenue Coffee and its sister company, the Ann & Allen Baking Company (the founding siblings’ middle names), serve the cake from four locations in St. Louis and ship it to all fifty states and around the world.

In 2009, the company launched its Gooey Butter Cake Mixes. Food Network’s Food Feuds featured Park Avenue Coffee in 2010 and awarded it the Best Gooey Butter Cake distinction.

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Left, Federhofer’s Bakery has been serving St. Louis for fi e decades. Above, Missouri Baking Company on The Hill offer ten different arieties of gooey butter cake.

birthday. According to Tyler, she said Park Avenue Coffee’s version of gooey butter cake is the best, next to hers.

Tyler says the legend Park Avenue Coffee has accepted as canon is that St. Louis Baker Johnny Hoffman was making a deep butter cake in the early 1940s when he added too much glycerin to the recipe and not enough leavening. He called his friend and fellow baker, Herman Danzer, and the two men worked all day to re-create his mistake.

“Herman’s wife, Melba Danzer, came into their shop,” Tyler continues. “When she tried it, she said, ‘It’s good, but it sure is gooey.’ This led to its name.”

ParkAvenueCoffee.com • Four locations: Cortex, Downtown, Lafayette Square, The Hill • 877- 621-4020

Tyler Cooksey, chief operating office , says the company sells about one hundred gooey butter cakes every day from its café locations, not including its online sales.

The owners of the bakery have their own legend about the confection’s creation. The wife of the man they consider the inventor visited Park Avenue Coffee in 2008 for her ninety-firs

St. Louis

MISSOURI BAKING COMPANY Chris Gambaro doesn’t claim any ownership of gooey butter cake, though he does make a favorite among St. Louisans who visit The Hill—the neighborhood settled by Italian

immigrants who originally made their home and workplace on the city’s highest point at the beginning of the late nineteenth century.

You can normally find Chris at Missouri Baking Company, the bakery his grandfather, Stefano “Stephen” Gambaro, opened in 1924 after journeying to America. Stefano came to Missouri to make Italian bread and éclairs for Garavelli’s cafeteria on DeBaliviere in Gaslight Square. Opened in 1917 by another Italian immigrant, Garavelli’s closed in 2013.

Chris and his sister, Camille “Mimi” Lordo, own and operate Missouri Baking Company today, and serve some thirty varieties of cookies and more than fifty pastries, along with stollen, Danish, cheesecake, cobblers, strudels, and—of course—gooey butter cake.

“I just use a coffee cake dough in an eightby-eight-inch mold, butter, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, and flour to hold it together,” Chris explains. His skill and imagination turn this simple recipe into ten different varieties, including eggnog, apple cinnamon, and cherry, depending on the season.

“The way we bake is the old-fashioned way,” Mimi says. “You just can’t hire that out.”

Facebook: Missouri Baking Co • 2027 Edwards Street 314-773-4122

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FEDERHOFER’S BAKERY Established in 1966 by Bill Federhofer, the bakery that bears his name is as much a staple of St. Louis as the gooey butter cake in which it specializes. In 2016, Federhofer’s Bakery celebrated fifty years of providing fresh, high-quality baked goods to the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Federhofer’s grandson, Tyler May, says his grandfather still bakes at the store each morning, using the same recipes he has used for fifty years Located at Gravois Road and Mathilda in the St. Louis suburb of Affton, Federhofer’s features a seemingly endless selection of freshly baked breads, coffee cakes, stollen, pies, and cakes.

Tyler says his grandfather’s recipe for gooey butter cake differs from many others because Federhofer’s doesn’t use cream cheese—a popular ingredient among gooey butter cake connoisseurs.

“We don’t use cream cheese and we don’t put powdered sugar on them unless the customer requests it,” Tyler says.

Federhofer’s offers five flavors of gooey butter cake, including turtle, chocolate chip, strawberry,

and plain. The bakery makes about fifteen dozen a week, not including the forty dozen that go to Andoro & Sons Pizza for fundraisers.

FederhofersBakery.com • 9005 Gravois Road • 314-832-5116

St. Charles

LITTLE O’S OLD TIME SODA SHOP Gooey butter cake has migrated to the west side of the Missouri River with Little O’s Old Time Soda Shop on Historic Main Street in St. Charles.

The old-fashioned soda fountain, ice cream parlor, and sandwich shop has its own story about the origin of the gooey delight.

Soda jerks Shelley Swenson and Alli Mayfiel say the story is a tale of three bakers who ran out of options because of a lack of rations.

“The recipe is an old World War II recipe,” Shelley says. “When three bakers ran out of rations, they added powdered sugar instead of granulated sugar, so it gave it a gooey top. In typical St. Louis fashion, something happened to it.”

One of those legendary bakers was Bill Ozenkoski, who went on to operate three bakeries in the St. Louis area, says Shelley. His son,

At Little O’s Old Time Soda Shop, guest can have a whole piece of gooey butter cake blended in a milk shake.

Brent Ozenkoski, started Little O’s. According to Alli, it was Bill’s wife, Christi, who had the idea for the shop, but the exact gooey butter cake recipe passes down only to the males in the Ozenkoski family.

Little O’s, now owned by Brett and Christina Thomasen, offers not only the gooey butter cake made with the coveted World War II recipe but gooey butter brownies (brownie base with goo on top), and gooey butter shakes (a vanilla shake with an entire slice of gooey butter cake whipped in smoothly).

Customers can take a seat at the old-time soda counter and sample rose rolls, oldfashioned candies, glass-bottle sodas, milkshakes, handmade sodas with carbonated water and choice of syrup, egg creams, crème sodas, floats, ice cream sodas, and even Pokémon sodas with different flavors of phosphates that correspond with what the Pokémon character looks like.

Facebook: Little O’s Old Time Soda Fountain • 125 North Main Street, Suite 101 • 636-724-0978

ROBIN SEATON JEFFERSON

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“Our base is a little more cake-like than you sometimes see,” says Deb Sheals about Murry’s gooey butter cake.

OOEY-GOOEY

AWAY FROM ST. LOOEY Although credited as the birthplace of gooey butter cake, St. Louis is not the only place you can buy it. BY MARTIN W. SCHWARTZ When visiting St. Louis, we heartily recommend you try some of the city’s finest purveyors of gooey butter cake. But if you happen to get a craving while in other parts of the state, there’s no need to put your pout on. Come get your gooey here:

COURTESY MURRY’S, JULIE’S CHEWIES, MY DADDY’S CHEESECAKE

JULIE’S CHEWIES

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JULIE’S CHEWIES “It’s the single most popular thing we sell,” says Hal White, who with his wife, Brenda, has owned and operated Julie’s Chewies for the past six years.

The gourmet bakery’s recipe for its Gooey Butter Bars is a proprietary trademark, Hal

says, and everything is made from scratch in the back of the store. In addition to plain, Julie’s Chewies offers gooey butter variations that include raspberry, peanut butter, and pumpkin. You can pick your own treat from the glass counter, or Julie’s Chewies will deliver, locally or across the country.

JuliesChewies.com • 1325 South Glenstone Avenue 417-887-2777

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MY DADDY’S CHEESECAKE We guess you could call it “My Daddy’s Gooey Butter Cake.”

The Cape Girardeau eatery is not only known for more than twenty varieties of cheesecake—including White Chocolate Truffle, Zangy Key Lime, Mississippi Mud and N’Orleans praline—it also has several flavors of gooey butter cake

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MURRY’S “It’s crazy!” says Deb Sheals, the dessert expert at Murry’s. “We can’t keep enough in the restaurant. People plan their visit around it.”

The popular restaurant and jazz venue began selling gooey butter cake more than fifteen years ago because of the large number of St. Louis transplants, visitors, and college students in the central Missouri city.

Deb, who created all of the Murry’s dessert recipes for the restaurant’s co-owners— her husband Bill Sheals and Gary Moore— adapted an original St. Louis recipe to make the dessert unique to Murry’s.

Murry’s offers more than just gooey butter cake. It’s a popular destination for fine dining and great music.

No reservations are accepted, so if you’re going to the restaurant on Friday or Saturday night, plan to arrive early.

And leave room for dessert.

“We have the original flavor and chocolate all the time,” says Anna Phillips, manager of My Daddy’s Cheesecake. “And peanut butter comes in now and again.”

Though the southeast Missouri restaurant will ship cheesecakes across the country, My Daddy’s Cheesecake sells gooey butter cake only in-store. And Anna says the customers love it.

“I’d say, outside of cheesecake, it’s our most popular dessert,” she says.

MurrysRestaurant.net • 3107 Green Meadows Way

MyD addysCheesecake.com • 265 South Broadview

573-442-4969

Street • 573-335-6660

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GOOEY BUTTER CAKE Courtesy Luella Gregory, Middletown, from her cookbook Luella’s Front orch

Ingredients >

1 box yellow cake mix 3 eggs 16 ounces

powdered sugar

¹/₂ cup milk ¹/₂ cup butter, softened 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

Directions >

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1. Mix dry cake mix, butter, and 1 egg into batter, and press dough into a greased 9x13-inch pan.

2. Beat remaining 2 eggs and the rest of ingredients with a mixer. Pour over dough.

3. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 40 minutes or until slightly golden. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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NUTELLA GOOEY BUTTER CAKE

Courtesy Cheryl Sousan, St. Louis, idyMom.net Ingredients >

1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix 3 large eggs ¹/₂ cup butter, melted

8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup Nutella 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups powdered sugar

Directions >

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees and lightly grease 13x9-inch pan.

2. Using an electric mixer, combine cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter until well incorporated.

Press into bottom of greased pan with fingers 3. Using an electric mixer, blend 2 beaten eggs, cream cheese, Nutella, and vanilla. Then slowly add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.

4. Spread filling ver cake batter, and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until edges are brown. (Do not overbake, the center should be a little gooey.)

5. Dust with powdered sugar on top after the cake has cooled.

6. This cake is even better the next day and can be prepared up to three days in advance.

Top it Off

from the Missouri Life Kitchen

WHIPPED CREAM BASE TOPPING Ingredients >

2 cups heavy whipping 1 cup powdered sugar cream 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions >

BROWN SUGAR WHIPPED CREAM Ingredients >

2 cups heavy whipping ¹/₂ cup sifted brown cream sugar ¹/₂ cup powdered 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar

Directions >

1. Blend ingredients in a deep mixing bowl.

2. Start on slow speed to incorporate the sugars.

3. Whip on high speed until soft peaks form.

1. Add cream, sugar, and vanilla to mixing bowl.

2. Start on slow speed to incorporate the sugar.

3. Whip on high speed until soft peaks form.

Ingredients >

CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM Ingredients >

Whipped Cream 2 tablespoons sifted cocoa powder

MISSOURI PRALINE TOPPING

11-ounce package 2 tablespoons bourbon Kraft caramel bits 1 cup Missouri pecans, ¹/₄ cup butter chopped ¹/₄ cup heavy cream Pinch of salt

1 tablespoon Kahlúa or rum

Directions >

1. Microwave caramel bits and butter in microwaveable bowl on high for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring after each minute until completely melted and the mixture is well blended.

2. Stir in cream, bourbon, pecans, and salt.

3. Spoon warm sauce over gooey butter cake just before serving. Can be refrigerated and reheated prior to serving.

Directions >

HARRY KATZ

1. Use whipped cream base (above) without the vanilla and add 2 tablespoons sifted cocoa powder with the powdered sugar.

2. Add 1 tablespoon Kahlúa or rum.

3. Whip on high speed until soft peaks form.

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Dining worth the drive.

Word of Mouth Bolivar WHAT HAPPENS WHEN a restaurant continues to serve home-cooked, made-to-order, fresh foods daily? Well, people come. And they return. And, they tell others.

Owners Mark and Angie Smith of Smith’s Restaurant say their famous Giant Pork Tenderloin Sandwich tops the menu. A special process of cutting the meat, tenderizing, breading, and frying it to a golden brown makes it a local favorite. For smaller appetites, Smith’s signature sandwiches are available in half-orders. They’re not quite as big, but they’re just as tasty. Smith’s Restaurant also

Vero Italiano Kansas City

has full breakfast and dinner menus.

Antique lovers will enjoy the restaurant’s casual

► EIGHTEEN YEARS AGO, TV chef Lidia Bastianich opened an Italian restaurant in a former railroad house near Union

Americana décor that complements the family-friendly

Station, and it quickly became a prominent culinary stop for those in the know. Regulars to Lidia’s Kansas City bring out-

food. Mark and Angie advise customers to save room for

of-town guests and family or make it their place to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries.

homemade pie and cake, both made in the restaurant.

The reason: the quality of food is mixed with a dedication to stay true to the Italian cuisine.

The restaurant is located about thirty miles north of

“What sets us apart is that we work hard to create an authentic, Italian dining experience,” says head chef Dan Swinney. “We use very traditional products and methods, just like an Italian grandma might, but on a larger scale.”

The restaurant’s signature dish is Lidia’s Pasta Trio, unlimited daily pasta served tableside. And you’ll want to check out the daily specials: Lidia’s Italian-American Sunday Sauce is a local favorite. Ask your server for the perfect wine pairing.

Reservations are recommended, but not required. Entrées range from $17 to $35.—Traci Angel

the two additional locations—in Clinton at the intersection of Highways 7 and 13, and Highway 13 and US 54 in Collins.—Carolyn Tomlin SmithsRestaurant.com 1340 Highway U • 417-777-6484

Know Pie, No Cry Rolla

ACCORDING TO RON HOPSON, the key to a good pie is the crust. Ron should know. He and his wife, Mickey, have been baking them at A Slice of Pie for more than thirty years.

“If you get the crust right, then you can put anything in it,” says Ron. “If the crust tastes like cardboard, it will kill the pie.”

The Hopsons are both retired schoolteachers who knew nothing about the food industry when they opened their Rolla eatery in 1986. “Our expertise is that we like to eat,” quips Ron. So do their loyal customers, who buy whole pies or just stop in to enjoy a slice from the menu. A Slice of Pie offers about twenty-five traditional fruit pies, five types of brownies, and four flavors of cheesecake. A Slice of Pie also serves a light lunch that features chicken salad, several varieties of quiche, potpies, and soups. —Eddie O’Neill ASliceOfPie.info • 601 Kingshighway • 573-364-6203

MARTIN W. SCHWARTZ, COURTESY SMITH'S RESTAURANT, EDDIE O'NEILL

Lidias-KC.com • 101 West 22nd Street • 816-221-3722

Springfield, just off Highway 13 at Highway U. Check out

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Gift cards available.

511 Court Street, Fulton 573-592-7117 beksshop.com

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FISH STORIES & MANMADE MOUNTAINS A Legendary Outdoorsman Builds a Rustic Getaway in a Memphis Landmark Big Cypress Lodge

you’ve come to expect from the Bass Pro name.

Hunting and fishing supplies, apparel, boats, ATVs, and even a fudge shop cover the entire first floor of the 535,000-square-foot facility.

Turn right to enter the Big Cypress Lodge, or take in the massive fireplace and see the boat— and fish—that started the whole process.

One-hundred-foot cypress trees dominate the interior of the pyramid. Fish, ducks, and alligators occupy the pools of water, while animal mounts of all shapes, sizes, and species populate the landscapes.

Big Cypress Lodge extends across the second and third floors of The Pyramid, with a blend of rustic appointments and luxury accommodations.

The lodge has more than one hundred rooms, with a full Duck Lodge and Governor’s Suite for families or large groups. Interior rooms offer back porches that overlook the retail store and the largest freestanding elevator in the United States.

When not relaxing in the lodge, visitors can

The Bass Pro Pyramid

have lunch or bowl a few frames in Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl, explore the Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Museum, or take the elevator to the Lookout at the Pyramid, a full-service restaurant and bar located on the top level, where you can enjoy Southern-style comfort dishes and panoramic views of the Mississippi River and Memphis skyline.

This isn’t a day trip; this is a weekend getaway.

And you haven’t even been down to Beale Street yet. —Scott Eivins 1 Bass Pro Drive • 901-291-8200 • Big-Cypress.com

COURTESY BIG CYPRESS

WHAT D O A THIRTY-TWO-POUND CATFISH, a duck camp, and a pyramid have in common? If you’re thinking Bass Pro, you’d be correct.

Big Cypress is the newest complex built by Bass Pro’s visionary, Missourian Johnny Morris.

An iconic piece of the Memphis skyline since 1991, the Memphis Pyramid—originally the Great American Pyramid and known to locals as simply The Pyramid—had been abandoned since 2004. In 2010, Johnny Morris looked at the property for a potential hotel and retail operation. Johnny and fishing legend Bill Dance were allegedly fishing in the Mississippi River near the property when Johnny told Bill, “If I catch a fish over thirty pounds, I’ll do it.”

Before the day ended, Johnny caught a thirty-two-pound blue cat and shouted, “Let’s do it.” The rest is history.

Today, the Bass Pro Pyramid presents visitors with a Memphis/Mississippi River adventure.

Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid features all

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Healthy LIFE WEIGHT LOSS MYTHS TWO GOALS THAT ARE ALMOST ALWAYS at the top of New Year’s resolution lists are getting fit and losing weight, so it’s no coincidence that articles offering tips and tricks are so popular.

“There are many myths surrounding weight loss that people have come to accept as facts,” says Kevin Suttmoeller, a medical weight-loss specialist at University of Missouri Health Care’s Bariatric Services. “It’s important to understand the science-based evidence about weight loss and exercise before starting a new program. Otherwise, people set their goals, follow the advice, and then wonder what happened when they aren’t successful.”

MYTH 1: Small, sustained changes in activity level will

DRIVEN TO BE FIT

This idea often sounds like, “Get in the habit of parking

Fitness coach creates healthy lifestyle on the road

your car far away from a store entrance,” or “Take the

► YOU MIGHT SAY SIPHIWE BALEKA had a tough time

“He created the Driver Health and Fitness Coach position

advice for promoting healthier habits, it won’t produce

figuring out what he wanted to be when he grew up.

for me, and that’s how we got started.”

significant weight loss.

stairs instead of the elevator.” Although this isn’t bad

After he missed making the 1992 Olympic swimming

Siphiwe’s system is a voluntary thirteen-week pro-

team by eight-tenths of a second, the world-class athlete

gram in which drivers receive training, guidance, and

decrease,” Kevin says. “They

who studied philosophy and physics at Yale University

digital health equipment to help them exercise, increase

simply don’t need as many

went on the road. “I traveled around the world as a bum

metabolism and energy, and drop weight. “For thirteen

calories as they did before

for fifteen years,” Siphiwe says. “I visited six continents

weeks, they are exercising every day for fifteen minutes,

to stay the same weight. So

before I got tired and burned out and ran out of money.

no more,” Siphiwe says. “I show them how to get the

unless participants decrease

I got into trucking by default.”

benefit of a one-hour workout in fifteen minutes. They

their caloric intake, following

A friend convinced Siphiwe to try truck driving as a

log their food—everything they eat or drink—and I use

this advice won’t work.”

way to suit his nomadic lifestyle and make some money

the information from their workouts and their food log

while he tried to figure out what to do next. The future

to coach them. I show them the things they are eating

MYTH 2: Slow, gradual weight loss is more sustainable

presented itself almost immediately.

that are doing the most damage to their metabolism and

than large, rapid weight loss.

tell them the quickest and most effective way to fix that.”

“Most weight-loss research shows faster and greater

“I gained 10.7 percent of my body weight in the first two months of my driving career,” Siphiwe says. “I realCOURTESY SIPHIWE BALEKA, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HEALTH CARE

produce large, long-term weight loss.

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KEVIN SUTTMOELLER

percent

initial weight loss is actually associated with lower

ized that if I didn’t start taking responsibility for my health

success rate and the average weight loss in thirteen

body weight in the long term,” Kevin says. “When

and wellness, I was going to end up like 86 percent of

weeks is 19.3 pounds, or 7 percent of the participants’

people go on low-calorie diets, some people have a

America’s truck drivers who are overweight and 69 per-

body weight. “I actually outperform Weight Watchers,”

faster initial weight loss than others. There is no long-

cent who are obese.”

Siphiwe says. “Technically, it’s the number one weight-

term difference between the weight of those who

loss program in the country.”

lost a lot of weight quickly and those who lost weight

Siphiwe realized there were nutrition and fitness

The

“As people lose weight, their calorie requirements

programs for everyone in America except for the unique

The program has been so successful that Siphiwe

environment presented by long-haul truck drivers.

has taken it outside of Prime to benefit anyone who

“I decided there was a real need and a real business

might have a sedentary lifestyle. Simon & Shuster

So what does work?

opportunity, and I would create such a program,” he says.

will publish his book, 4-Minute Fit: The Metabolism

“Start by making lasting diet changes,” Kevin says.

He fine-tuned his fitness system over the next three

Accelerator

Time-Crunched, D eskbound,

“Choose to eat mostly vegetables and lean protein.

years while completing his truck-driving lease contract

and Stressed Out, in March. The author will be at

Next, add in exercise, but be careful not to eat more

with Prime Inc., headquartered in Springfield.

Springfield’s Barnes & Noble Booksellers at 3055 South

calories as a reward after exercise.”

for

the

at a slow, steady pace.”

“When I finished, I brought it to Robert Lowe, who is

Glenstone Avenue on April 1 answering questions about

Instead, he says, let the reward be feeling health-

the founder and owner of Prime, and basically showed

the fitness program and signing copies of his book.

ier and working toward achieving that New Year’s

him my system and how it worked,” Siphiwe says.

—MARTIN W. SCHWARTZ

resolution.—BY JENNIFER COFFMAN

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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

This musical features hits from Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. See it at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis from March 15 to April 9.

Showtimes vary. Tickets cost $18-$81.50. Call 314-9684925 or visitRepStl.org for more information.

SOMETHING ROTTEN Feb. 7-19, St. Louis > Set in 1595, this hilarious musical tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who set out to write the world’s very first musical. Fabulous Fox Theatre. Call for showtimes and ticket prices. 314-534-1111, FabulousFox.com

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Feb. 8-Mar. 5, St. Louis > Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel is a tale that still resonates today. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Showtimes vary. $18-$81.50. 314-968-4925, RepStl.org

IT’S ONLY LOVE Feb. 11-12, St. Louis > This ballet performance to some of George Gershwin’s best-loved songs sets the Valentine’s Day mood. Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. 8 pmSat.; 2:30 pmSun. $24$59. 866-516-4949, Touhill.org

BASKET-WEAVING CLASSES Feb. 11 and Mar. 18, St. Charles > Classes will cover the art of basket weaving with all of the material supplied to make your own basket to take home. First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site. 10 am-3 pm. $35-$40. Registration required. 636-940-3322, MoStateParks.com/park/ first-missouri-state-capitol-state-historic-site

HEROISM CAMP

COURTESY OF WELK RESORT BRANSON

Feb. 17, St. Louis > Come to this camp and learn about heroes and heroines throughout history and plot your own epic adventure. Camp is for ages 5 to 12. Artscope. 7 am-6 pm. $40-$55. 314-865-0060, ArtscopeSTL.org

FACES OF LOVE Feb. 18, St. Louis > The dinner features dishes from local ethnic restaurants and concerts by Aska Kaneko and Dawn Weber. Special guest musicians and dancers will perform following dinner. Ethical Society of St. Louis. 6:30 pm. $50.

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CHOCOLATE WINE TRAIL

SPRING THING WALK

EAGLE DAYS

Feb. 18-19, Hermann > Follow the trail to seven wineries and taste chocolate treats paired with local wines. Hermann Wine Trail. 10 am-5 pm Sat.; 11 am-5 pm Sun. $30. Advanced tickets required.

800-932-8687, HermannWineTrail.com

Mar. 25, De Soto > This guided ninety-minute hike takes participants along the Big River flood plain.

Look for the first signs of spring. Washington State Park. 1-2:30 pm. Free. 636-586-5768, MoStateParks.com/Park/Washington-State-Park

Feb. 4, Puxico > You can view eagles outdoors with the help of guides and spotting scopes, plus indoor exhibits, activities, and videos. The new Visitor Center will be open for tours. Mingo National Wildlife Refuge. 9 am-4 pm. Free.

573-290-5218, MDC.mo.gov

MOOLAH SHRINE PARADE

WOMEN OF FAUST

Mar. 5, St. Charles > Come watch the famous little cars of all colors, listen to bands, interact with clowns of all shapes and sizes, and see the colorful floats. Riverside D rive. Noon-4 pm. Free.

636-946-7776, StlShrineCircus.com

Mar. 25-26, Chesterfield > Take a tour of the Bates home guided by costumed characters and learn about the family and the lives of women on the frontier in the 1800s. Thornhill at Faust Park. Noon4 pm. Free. 314-615-8328, StLouisCo.com

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VIENNA BOYS CHOIR

HOME AND GARDEN SHOW Mar. 9-12, St. Louis > More than 400 exhibitors of the latest in kitchen and bath, interior design, pool and spa, landscaping, and gardening are featured at this show. Enjoy a family fun area, educational demonstrations, and informative speakers.

America’s Center. 10 am-8 pm Thurs.-Sat.; 10 am5 pmSun. $4-$10. 314-994-7700, StlHomeShow.com

POST OFFICE STOMP Mar. 18, Washington > Travel back in time to a 1950s sock hop and dance to the live music from Butch Wax and the Hollywoods. City Park auditorium. 7-11 pm. $20-$25. 636-239-1743, DowntownWashMo.org

EAGLE DAYS Feb. 4, Cape Girardeau > Head outside for hiking, animal tracking, cooking, and eagle watching.

Conservation Nature Center. 9 am-4 pm. Free.

573-290-5218, VisitCape.com

THE KING’S BALL Feb. 4, Ste. Genevieve > This ball is a Frenchinspired celebration of music and dancing with instructions in traditional dance provided. VFW Hall. 7 pm. $5-$10. 800-373-7007, VisitSteGen.com

Feb. 4-26, Poplar Bluff > This art show has paintings by a signature member of the National Oil and Acrylic Painter Society who is a Missouri native.

Margaret Harwell Art Museum. Noon-4 pmTues.-Fri.; 1-4 pmSat.-Sun. Free. 573-686-8002, MHAM.org

Feb. 8, Cape Girardeau > Dating back to the court of Maximilian I in 1498, this world-renowned choir group, composed of boys between the ages of 10 and 14, leaves audiences in awe with their vocal harmonies. 7:30-9:30 pm. $33-$39. 573-651-2265, VisitCape.com

THE DEVIL DON’T SLEEP TOUR Feb. 10, Cape Girardeau > Kick up your heels at this high-energy country music concert featuring Brantley Gilbert with Tucker Beathard, Luke Combs, and Brian Davis. Show Me Center. 6:3010 pm. $31.75-$36.75. 573-651-2294, VisitCape.com

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SPLENDID CITRUS WINE TRAIL Feb. 18, Ste. Genevieve > Brighten your winter blues by stopping at six wineries and tasting citrus dishes paired with wine. Route du Vin. 11 am-5 pm. $25. 800-373-7007, RdVWineTrail.com

BIG RIVER Feb. 22-26, Cape Girardeau > Roger Miller’s songs bring your favorite characters from Mark Twain to life, sweeping you down the mighty Mississippi as Huck Finn helps his friend Jim escape slavery. Bedell Performance Hall at the River Campus. 7:30 pmWed.-Thurs. and Sat.; 8 pmFri.; 2 pm Sun. $19.50-$22.50. 573-651-2265, VisitCape.com

FOURTH FRIDAY ART WALK

COURTESY OF LOUISE BODENHEIMER

Feb. 24 and Mar. 24, Ste. Genevieve > Take a stroll among shops and galleries to view the works of local and regional artists. Historic D owntown.

6-9 pm. Free. 800-373-7007, VisitSteGen.com

NATIONAL QUILT MONTH SHOW Mar. 4, Sikeston > See more than 30 quilts, including heirloom quality hand-pieced works and modern form and design at this show. On March 11 see a quilting demonstration by the Bootheel Quilters Guild. D epot Museum. 10 am4 pmTues.-Sat. Donations accepted. 573-481-9967, SikestonDepotMuseum.com

DIGITAL COMPUTER ART

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KANSAS CITY AG EXPO Feb. 3-4, Sedalia > This expo features seminars, estate planning, 4-H animal health, tree management, gardening, a coloring contest, and a pedal tractor pull for kids. Mathewson Exhibition Center at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. 10 am-7 pm Fri.; 10 am-5 pmSat. 660-287-4503, CentralMoAg.com

CHOCOLATE CRAWL FOR A CAUSE

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO Feb. 11, Kansas City > For more than 50 years, South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo has warmed the hearts of audiences worldwide with its vocal harmonies and dance moves. Kauffma Center for the Performing Arts. 7:30 pm. $29-$49.

816-994-7222, KauffmanCente .org

COURTESY OF STARVOX ENTERTAINMENT

Feb. 4, Lee’s Summit > Bring a donation to benefit a local charity and get a special chocolate bar, a map, and a wristband. Follow the map to find chocolate treats and specials for Valentine’s Day shopping. D owntown. Noon-2 pm. D onations accepted. 816-246-6598, DowntownLS.org

DISENCHANTED

This hilarious musical is anything but Grimm when fairy-tale heroines come back to life to set the record straight. By tossing off their tiaras and serving us a sassy musical, these royal renegades will set the story straight. The show takes place indoors at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City March 7-19. Ticket prices range from $36 to $56. For more information, call 816-363-7827 or visit KCStarlight.com.

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A TASTE OF AMERICAN HISTORY Feb. 20, Independence > Meet President Truman, portrayed by Niel Johnson, and taste cookies made from recipes that span several centuries that were collected in the Presidential Cookies cookbook, which is no longer in print.

Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. 10:30 am1:15 pm. $3-$8. 800-833-1225, TrumanLibrary.org

HUNTING AND FISHING EXPO

Downtown. Noon-5 pm. Free (except beer garden).

816-630-6161, VisitExcelsior.com

SNAKE SATURDAY Mar. 11, North Kansas City > Celebrate Irish fun with a Leaping Leprechauns-themed parade, food vendors, carnival, and family-friendly activities.

Historic Downtown. 11 am. Free (except special activities). 816-548-3113, SnakeSaturday.com

CELEBRATION OF GALLERIES

Feb. 25, Warsaw > Stop by the vendor booths, enter the raffle drawing, watch demonstrations, and bid on items at the silent auction at this expo.

Community Building. 9 am-4 pm. $5. 660-438-5922, WarsawChamberOfCommerce.com

Mar. 11-12, Kansas City > Celebrate the opening of the renovated Bloch Galleries. Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. 10 am-5 pmWed.-Sun. (9 pmThurs. and Fri.). Free. 816-751-1278, Nelson-Atkins.org

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS

SHOW ME CRAFTERS SHOW

Mar. 5, Kansas City > The Kansas City Symphony and local theater artist Alex Espy present this world-premiere adaptation, bringing Jules Verne’s classic to life through inventive staging and storytelling, puppetry, and a collection of symphonic favorites. Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center.

2 pm. $10-$20. 816-471-0400, KCSymphony.org

Mar. 11-12, Sedalia > This show features 120 craft vendors. Ag and Varied Industries buildings at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. 9 am-4 pmSat.; 9 am-3 pmSun. Free. 660-281-1077, SedaliaChamber.com

MARDI GRAS IRISH FESTIVAL Mar. 11, Excelsior Springs > Experience the Mardi Gras Irish parade, beer garden, live entertainment, and food at this lively event. Historic

SLEEPING BEAUTY Mar. 31-April 9, Kansas City > This romantic and tender tale is told with glittering dances, storybook characters, and one of the most beloved grand pas de deux in all of ballet. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Showtimes and ticket costs vary.

816-931-8993, KCBallet.org

PICCADILLY MASQUERADE GALA Mar. 31, Warrensburg > Ladies, get out your best attire for the Phantom of the Opera-themed fundraiser gala which includes dinner, a gift bag, 50 Piccadilly items to win, raffles, a live auction, cocktails, and local celebrity waiters. Milestones Barn and Event Venue. 5:30-10 pm. $75.

660-429-3988, WarrensburgMainStreet.com

SOUTH CENTRAL BALD EAGLE VIEWING HIKE Feb. 3, Salem > Join the guides for a unique eagleviewing hike; see an active nest and live eagles.

Montauk State Park. 8-9 am. Free. 573-548-2225, MoStateParks.com/park/montauk-state-park

A VIOLIN’S LIFE Feb. 4, Rolla > Frank Almond performs on the 300-year-old Lipinski Violin. Leach Theatre. 7:30 pm. $25-$30. 573-341-4219, LeachTheatre.mst.edu

PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIONS Feb. 4 and Mar. 4, Waynesville > Take a supervised paranormal investigation of the Talbot House. Meet at The Talbot House Antiques. Dusk. $20. Reservations. 573-528-2149, PulaskiCountyUSA.com

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BREWFEST Feb. 25, West Plains > Ages 21 and older can enjoy craft beer tastings and sample hors d’oeuvres. Civic Center. 5:30-8 pm. $20-$30.

417-505-0812, WestPlainsBrewfest.webs.com

SPORTS SHOW AND BBQ Mar. 10-11, St. Robert > Vendors display and sell outdoor sports supplies and equipment and you can sample BBQ. Community Center. Call for times and costs. 573-451-2625, SaintRobert.com

42ND STREET Mar. 11, Dixon > Come see a performance of the musical comedy classic. Leach Theatre. 7:30 pm. $44-$48. 573-341-4219, LeachTheatre.mst.edu

Mar. 18, Rolla > Start the day with a 5K run followed by a Beer Run and a huge parade.

Downtown. 8 am run; 11 am parade. Free ($25-$40 to run). 573-364-3577, VisitRolla.com

TASTE OF PULASKI COUNTY Mar. 25, St. Robert > Sample delicious offerings from area restaurants while you place your bids on the impressive baskets donated by area businesses. Community Center. 11 am-4 pm. $5-$10.

573-336-5121, TasteOfPulaskiCounty.com

SLIGO FEST

The community of Sligo (north of Salem) celebrates its Irish heritage on March 18 at the old school. There will be an all-you-can-eat corned beef and cabbage dinner, crafts, music, and a visit from Darby. The festival starts at 11 am and goes until 4 pm. $4 to $8. For more information, call 573-743-6316.

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CENTRAL FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL Feb. 3 and Mar. 3, Columbia > Enjoy music, art demonstrations, children’s activities, and refreshments. North Village Arts D istrict. 6-9 pm. Free.

573-441-5571, NorthVillageArtsDistrict.org

WENDY WARNER AND FRIENDS Feb. 4, Versailles > This variety show features music, comedy, and impersonations including Edith Ann, Reba, and Michael Jackson. Royal Theatre.

7 pm. $5-$10. 573-378-6226, TheRoyalTheatre.com

COURTESY OF CAROLINE BAUMAN

LECTURE AND CHILI LUNCH Feb. 4 and Mar. 4, Arrow Rock > Listen to a different lecture each month and enjoy several varieties of chili, dessert, and a drink. Old Schoolhouse.

Lecture is free and chili is $7.50. 10-11 am lecture and chili until 1 pm. 660-837-3231, ArrowRock.org

ORCHESTRA CONCERT Feb. 7, Jefferson City > This concert features the Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra. Mitchell Auditorium at the Richardson Fine Arts Center. 7-10 pm. $5-$15. 573-632-2820, VisitJeffersonCity.com

Feb. 7-12, Columbia > The series features exciting new plays developed during the nationally recognized Missouri Playwrights Workshop. Corner Playhouse. 7:30 pm Tues.-Sat.; 2 pm Sun. $5.

573-882-7529, Theatre.missouri.edu/onstage

HANDS ON A HARD BODY Feb. 9-12, 16-19, 23-25, Jefferson City > This all-American musical tells the story of a smalltown Texas endurance contest, where the contestant who keeps his or her hands on a truck the longest wins the truck. Shikes Auditorium. Call for times. $22 for dessert theater and $38 for dinner theater. 573-681-9612, CapitalCityProductions.org

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY ITCH Feb. 9-11 and 16-18, Jefferson City > This glam rock musical follows Hedwig, the internationally ignored rock goddess, who fell victim to a botched operation. Scene One Theatre. 7:30 pm. $15.

573-635-6713, VisitJeffersonCity.com

HOME SHOW Feb. 24-25, Jefferson City > More than 160 exhibits will showcase the latest innovations for inside and outside with products and services vendors. Capital Mall. 11 am-8 pm Fri.; 10 am-6 pm Sat. Free. 573-632-2820, VisitJeffersonCity.com

City in the Sky

This film festival is a fundraiser for the Missouri River Relief and features environmental and adventure films that illustrate the beauty of the earth and the challenges facing our planet.

The event takes place at The Blue Note in Columbia on February 12 from 1 to 5 pm, and costs from $8 to $12. Call 573-442-0292 or visit RiverRelief.org for more information.

Explore a unique midair “city” composed of nearly a million people on flights that crisscross the world daily.

Meet the hidden army working to keep the city aloft and uncover the exceptional engineering and technology that make it work.

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Mar. 1, Jefferson City > Discover the history of the park system and what it has to offer you at this informational program. Missouri State Museum.

7 pm. Free. 573-522-6949, MoStateParks.com/ park/missouri-state-museum

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Mar. 2-5, Columbia > The festival offers the newest documentary films, accompanied by the director, dozens of bands playing before the screenings, concerts, art installations, a live gameshow, and the March March parade. Venues in downtown and at the University of Missouri. Times vary. $30-$800. 573-442-8783, TrueFalse.org

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

You will be amazed by the basketball artistry and ball-handling wizardry on February 3 at the John Q. Hammons Arena in Springfield. This one-of-a-kind family entertainment starts at 7 pm and tickets are $20. Call 417-836-7978 or visit JQHArena.MissouriState.edu.

Mar. 11, Jefferson City > Join the crowd from Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub and share in the Irish heritage of this one-of-a-kind parade. Downtown.

2-3 pm. Free. 573-761-5900, VisitJeffersonCity.com

NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE Mar. 11, Versailles > Experience Keith Allynn’s nonstop performance that tells the story of Neil Diamond’s songs from the 1960s through today. Royal Theatre. 7 pm. $5-$10. 573-378-6226, TheRoyalTheatre.com

Mar. 17-18 and 24-25, Versailles > This comedy is the story of an aspiring architect who invites a GI buddy who saved his life in Vietnam to visit any time. Little did he know that his buddy would quickly wear out his welcome. Royal Theatre.

7 pm. $5-$10. 573-378-6226, TheRoyalTheatre.com

SPRINGTIME COUNTRY BAZAAR Mar. 18, Marshall > The event hosts crafters of all sorts, area artists, retail vendors, and concessions.

High School Gym and Commons. 9 am-3 pm. Free.

660-229-4845, MarshallCulturalCouncil.com

SOUTHWEST BISON HIKE Feb. 4 and Mar. 4, Mindenmines > Bring your camera for this guided two-mile hike to explore the prairie and see bison. Prairie State Park. 1-3 pm

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Mar. 17, New Franklin > Enjoy samples of wine, appetizers, original music, and vendors at this event sponsored by the South Howard County Historical Society. D owntown. 4-7 pm. $15.

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ALASKAN ODYSSEY CONCERT Feb. 11, Lebanon > The Zahasky family from Juneau brings the best of Americana to their performances with a variety of favorites.

Cowan Civic Center. 7 pm. $20. 417-532-2990, LebanonMoConcertAssociation.com

IT’S A GAS SWAP MEET Feb. 17-18, Lebanon > This indoor sale has petroliana, automobilia, and advertising collectibles. Cowan Civic Center. 8 am-5 pmFri. (early bird only); 8 am-Noon Sat. $40 (early bird and Sat); $5 Sat. only. 573-864-1336, ItsAGasSwapMeet.com

COURTESY OF BOBBY PAULEY

RAPTORS RULE Feb. 18, Joplin > Learn more about these hunters, their role in nature, and see live birds. Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center.

11 am-Noon. D onations accepted. 417-782-6287, WildcatGlades.Audubon.org

PICCADILLY GALA AND LADIES NIGHT OUT

The Piccadilly Gala at the Chillicothe Elks Lodge on March 9 is an annual fundraising event hosted

by Woody’s Automotive Group and benefiting the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Chillicothe. Gather your girlfriends and join the fun. The excitement starts at 6 pm and ends around 10 pm. Tickets are $40. Call 660-646-4050 or visit ChillicotheMo.com for more information.

GUN AND KNIFE SHOW Feb. 25-26, Lebanon > There will be guns, knives, ammo, and a lot more at this show. Cowan Civic Center. 9 am-5 pm Sat.; 9 am-3 pm Sun. $6.50$12.50. 563-927-8176, RKShows.com

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LAWN AND GARDEN SHOW

BUNNY HOP Mar. 8 and 11, Joplin > Hop over to the Wildcat Glades Center and learn about rabbits with songs, games, and stories. Look for rabbits, their food, and places they raise their young, and get a visit from a live bunny. Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center. 1-2 pm Wed.; 10-11 am Sat. Free.

417-782-6287, WildcatGlade.Audubon.org

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY

Celebrate your Irish in Kirksville on March 17.

Festivities include a huge parade, fun run, Miss and Mr. Leprechaun contest, and lots of family activities. The day begins at the DuKum Inn and goes downtown. The event is free with only a small fee for the run. Call 660-665-3766 or go to VisitKirksville.com for more information.

MISSOURI PET BREEDERS SHOW Mar. 9-11, Lebanon > See more than 100 exhibitors at this animal-oriented trade show.

Cowan Civic Center. Call for times and costs.

417-532-4642, LebanonMissouri.org

MEGA CON Mar. 31-April 2, Lebanon > Come enjoy celebrity guests, professional wrestling, cosplay, contests, panels, and workshops. Cowan Civic Center. 5-10 pm Fri.; 9 am-7 pm Sat.; Noon-4 pm Sun. Call for ticket prices. 417-532-4642, LebanonMissouri.com

NORTHWEST VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE Feb. 11, St. Joseph > You and your guest will have a great time working through the clues at this murder mystery dinner theater where everyone is suspect. Robidoux Landing Playhouse. 7:30-10:30 pm. $28. 816-232-1778, RRTStJoe.org

BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Feb. 12, Chillicothe > A genius comedy by Neil Simon that explores love, relationships, marriage, and family. Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center.

3 pm. $10-$20. 660-646-1173, ChillicotheArts.com

CHAMBER CONCERT III Feb. 12, St. Joseph > This performance features classical music by Saint Joseph Symphony musicians. First Presbyterian Church. 3-5 pm. $23-$10. 816-233-7701, SaintJosephSymphony.org

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Feb. 24-26, St. Joseph > This enchanting musical is based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature. Missouri Theatre. 7:30 pm Fri.-Sat.; 2 pm Sun. $10-$30. 816-232-1778, RRTStJoe.org

COURTESY OF DEBI BOUGHTEN

Feb. 25-26, Springfield > More than 100 exhibitors offer one-stop shopping for all your lawn and garden needs including landscape design, mowers, pools, fountains, and patio furniture.

Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. Call for showtimes. $4. 417-833-2660, OzarkEmpireFair.com

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VARIETY SHOW Feb. 26, Chillicothe > Musicians and vocalists from the area showcase their talents at this fun-filled show. Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center. 3 pm. $5-$10. 660-646-1173, ChillicotheArts.com

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INDIAN ARTIFACT SHOW Mar. 4, Agency > Authentic Indian artifacts are on display and available for purchase at this show.

Community Center and Museum. 10 am-4 pm. Free.

816-253-9301, AgencyVillage.org

Feb. 4, Kirksville > Educational booths and products are featured at this agricultural trade show. NEMO Fairgrounds. 8 am-5 pm. Free.

660-665-3781, VisitKirksville.com

HAVING OUR SAY

CHILI CHALLENGE Mar. 5, St. Joseph > The United Cerebral Palsy Chili Challenge features team competitions, chili tasting, music, flea market, and auctions. Civic Arena. 11 am-5 pm. $3. 816-364-3836. UCPNWMo.org

THE SUNSHINE BOYS Mar. 10-12 and 17-19, St. Joseph > Al Lewis and Willy Clark are a pair of feuding vaudeville comedians. This comedy is about their reunion where sparks and one-liners fly. Robidoux Landing Playhouse. 7:30 pm Fri.-Sat.; 2 pm Sun. $17.25-$36.

816-232-1778, RRTStJoe.org

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a clinic and performs with Truman jazz groups.

Truman State University 9 am-10 pm.Call for costs.

660-665-3766. UpsilonPhi.org/jazzfest

Feb. 9-11 and 16-18, Hannibal > This is the story of the Delaney sisters, outspoken black pioneers of their generation, who witnessed history from shortly before Reconstruction to the Civil Rights battles of the 1960s. Bluff City Theatre. 7:30 pm. Thurs.-Sat. and 2 pm Sat. $26.

573-719-3226, BluffCityTheate .com

PHI MU ALPHA JAZZ FEST Feb. 25, Kirksville > Come out and enjoy performances by high school and middle school jazz combos and big bands, with a personalized clinic for each group. A guest artist also presents

Feb. 27, Hannibal > David Halen, concertmaster of the St. Louis Symphony, performs with his violin. High School auditorium. 7:30-9 pm. $5-$20.

573-221-2477, VisitHannibal.com

CHOCOLATE EXTRAVAGANZA Mar. 11, Hannibal > Enter a chocolate lover’s dream.

Experience a chocolate gravy-making demonstration, make-and-take a Steam Punk necklace, sample chocolate and wine, and enjoy games, a painting party, live music, and an art walk. Historic Downtown. 9 am-11 pm. Prices vary. 573-221-9010, ChocolateExtravaganzaHannibal.com

ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE Mar. 25, Paris > More than 45 premium dealers showcase and sell a wide variety of antique items.

There will be lunch available featuring homemade pies. High School. 9 am-3 pm. $5. 660-327-4034, ParisMoChamber.com

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BY GREG WOOD, PUBLISHER

forged a partnership that propelled and sustained Paul’s long career.” And that behind-the-scenes stories since we ’38 Nash was seen rolling around Kimmsrelaunched Missouri Life in 1999 that I wick nearly up until the day Paul Harvey decided to start writing some down. I have died in 2009. to admit I came up with the idea based Mary’s favorite memory of her famous on one of Missouri’s two world-famous customer goes back to the Flood of 1993. radio commentators and broadcasters.

“The entire town was under water except No, I’m not talking about Rush Limbaugh, for a few buildings, including our restauAmerica’s number one talk show host who rant,” she says. Paul surprised her when hails from Cape Girardeau. I’m talking he came up to The Blue Owl in a boat and about Paul Harvey, whose daily broadcast called out in his distinctive voice, “Got The Rest of the Story aired on more than any pies, Mary?”

1,100 radio stations for thirty-plus years.

Paul Harvey Jr. was an integral part I knew Paul Harvey had Missouri of the Paul Harvey radio show and ties, but I didn’t know how many until I the writer behind the scenes of the started digging into his life story. I knew worldwide broadcast, The Rest of the he had a farm near Kimmswick, south Story. Paul Jr. also filled in many times of St. Louis, that he called Reveille. He for his father on both shows. “All our big had a lifelong love and sweetheart, his family gatherings were in Missouri,” he wife Lynne, whom he called Angel. Their Paul and Lynne Harvey pose by her 1938 Nash Lafayette Coupe. Though says, even though the show had made marriage produced a son, Paul Harvey Jr. Lynne preceded Paul in death by almost a full year, friends report Paul never stopped driving the car until his death in 2009. them world travelers.

I recently visited the new Paul Paul Jr. now owns three farms in three Harvey museum, which is inside the World’s different Missouri counties. “There’s Reveille, which is in Jefferson Largest Toy Museum in Branson. There, I talked with the owners, Tom and County, and farms in Maries and Franklin counties,” he says. “The farm Wendy Beck, about my research into Paul Harvey’s Missouri connections. in Maries County, just north of Rolla, goes back to a great, great—I “Let me see if I can get Paul Harvey Jr. on the phone and you can talk don’t really know how many greats—grandfather who came over from to him directly,” Tom said. Fifteen minutes later, I was on the phone Germany in the early 1800s.” with the only child of Paul and Lynne. A few minutes later, it felt like we Now here’s “the rest of the story” about the farm in Franklin County: were lifelong friends. It was delightful to hear Paul Harvey Jr. recap the “My mom’s dad was very concerned when he heard about Paul and love story of his parents.

Angel’s plans to get married,” Paul Jr. says. “He told them both, ‘I don’t “My dad met my mom in St. Louis in 1940 when they were both have much confidence in this radio thing. It might not take off.’ So he working for the radio station KXOK,” he told me. “She was a welldrove my dad out to Franklin County and showed him a farm that was known radio broadcaster and personality, and my dad came on to KXOK around two hundred acres. They pulled up to the farm gate and got out as program director. They actually met on the elevator and my dad, and my grandfather told my dad, ‘Now when this radio thing fails, you’ll thinking fast, asked if she could give him a ride to the airport. She wasn’t have something to keep you going.’ ” exactly sure what to say but agreed and they stepped into her 1938 Nash Fortunately for all of us, he never needed to make use of that gift. But from Lafayette Coupe. On the way to the airport, she asked Paul, ‘What time all I’ve discovered about Paul Harvey, I think he would have been a happy does your flight leave?’ And Paul replied without a hitch, “What flight? man on the Franklin County farm as long as Angel was by his side.

They were married within the year.

Anyone who listened to Paul knows he closed every show with a Mary Hostetter, owner of The Blue Owl in Kimmswick, one of Paul resounding, “Paul Harvey—Good Day.” Harvey’s all-time favorite restaurants, put it this way: “Everyone who To Paul, every day was a good day. knew them knew they were not only lovers and best friends—they

COURTESY PAUL HARVEY JR.

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HISTORY IS IN OUR NATURE The beauty and abundance of our natural environment is why history continues to happen here.

Warsaw in south Benton was the farthest place riverboats could travel along the Osage River. This area became a center for trading supplies needed for the journey West.

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BENTON COUNTY HISTORY Native Americans lived here. Trappers explored here.

Steamboats docked here. Immigrants settled here.

The Civil War was fought here. If you were “Going West Young Man” 150 years ago, chances are your stagecoach ran right through here.

The story of America can be found in one Missouri County: Benton. We welcome you to come and explore the richness of our past and our passion for our future.

Enjoy a visit to Benton County and our History Museum, which is open April - October, Friday - Sunday, 10�� to 4��.

The Osage and Kickapoo cultures flourished in this environment abundant with fruits, nuts, and wildlife. French explorers came to this area for the same reason.

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