Missouri Life Magazine September 2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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All Aboard to La Plata Explore La Plata’s train heritage at the depot. Visit an Amtrak history exhibit. Stroll to an overlook to watch the trains. Then see some historic homes and indulge at an Amish bakery.

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On a Wing and a Prayer Watch for monarch butterflies this month and next spring. Did you know it takes about five generations for monarchs to get from Mexico to Canada but only one generation to get back?

Missouri plays a critical role in saving them.

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Marceline: Where the Disney Magic Began Discover how Walt Disney’s dreams started and how this tiny town pays tribute to him with a big museum and an annual cartoon festival. Hear from the family Walt Disney visited during his return to the site of his happy childhood.

IN EVERY ISSUE

MISSOURI ARTIST:

Through the Looking Glass

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DREAM, EXPLORE, AND DISCOVER. 1 6 / Meriwether Café at Rocheport, a

new way to buy cars, and two winning books to browse

1 8 / So Long Summer Festival in Jefferson City 21 / Pour-It-Yourself bar in

On the Cover Beautiful, delicate monarch butterflies make long, miraculous journeys twice a year,

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Maplewood and rainy-day reading

22 / A woodworking showroom

at Fairfax, a place to create crafty projects in Columbia, and high-tech mattresses in St. Louis

24 / A bluegrass festival at West

Plains and a clever book for kids

inspiring joy and wonder.

27 / A flood-inspired Hannibal novel

See the story on page 38.

28 / Stylish St. Louis T-shirts, an old-

world Kansas City restaurant, and a book on Missouri’s musical heritage

Kathy Barnard has worked with glass for thirty years.

Inspired by nature, she works with etched, stained, blown, and hot glass, from small vases and goblets to huge window displays she can’t lift by herself.

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General Stores Deliver Groceries and Gossip “If we ain’t got it, you don’t need it,” proclaims one of the eight general stores we scouted for you across the state. Some are a century old and haven’t changed a bit; others are new places offering old-time nostalgia.

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What’s on the Mizzou Training Table?

Everywoman Actress Jacqueline Scott

Come along with chef Stephen Evans to see what’s cooking in the MU Athletics dining hall.

He says it’s like cooking every week for five hundred friends.

From Westerns like Gunsmoke and Bonanza to mysteries like The Fugitive, the Missouri native used her roots to bring reality to her roles.

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My Missouri Life: Books N Bros Meet the 11-year-old founder of Books N Bros and his mom, who started a reading club for boys. Many boys stop reading for fun between the ages of 8 and 12.

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Letters Readers tell us about new life for an old shed, offer yet more musings about Ron Marr, and an additional problem caused

by Lone Star ticks.

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Ron Marr’s Musings on Life Ron thinks the Quaker on the oatmeal box winked at him. Although he tries not to rule out the possibility and is a tolerant man, find out how he deals with oatmeal.

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Lorry Myers: No Place Like Home Lorry tries to get her Social Security earnings report and instead learns the birthday she always celebrated is not the date on her birth certificate.

What’s up, Mom? And what’s her husband to do?

Try Mizzou Training Table Recipes Chef Stephen Evans shares his recipes for Apricot Chicken Thighs, Baked Trout with Mango Salsa, Quinoa and Dried Cherry Salad, and more. He usually cooks for 500, but we’ve pared the recipes down.

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Healthy Life: Work It Out(side) Try one of the many fitness trails, calisthenics parks, and other adult playgrounds that abound in Missouri.

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All Around Missouri: Events and Festivals We have your fall adventure: 90 events, ranging from a mule festival at Kahoka to an English tea at Fordland. Pilot Knob hosts the biggest Civil War reenactment in the state this year.

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The Back Story: Wandering Around Publisher Greg Wood wanders through Ash Grove, Willard, Walnut Grove, and Humansville and finds many treasures along the way.

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MY MISSOURI LIFE

DANITA ALLEN WOOD EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Welcome to our new look! You’ll find all the same content that you have come to expect in Missouri Life—with a refreshing new look.

Just as it’s necessary to repaint the living room occasionally or retire some worn-out furniture, we knew it was time for a cool change. (And now, is that Little River Band song stuck in your head, too?) We’ve refined typography choices and added a modern white border on three sides of the cover.

Inside, we’ve merged the content previously found in MoMix and other departments into one big section called Missouriana.

We hope you like this fresh look from Creative Director Andrew Barton, whose design talents have been responsible for how the magazine looks since 2003.

FROM OUR MISSOURI LIFE TEAM

We’d like to extend a hearty thank-you to our summer interns, Zoey Glasgow (Central Methodist University), left, and Emma Beyers (University of Missouri). Watch for their bylines on articles in this and in future issues.

Missouri Life TV has been nominated for two Emmy awards for Best Magazine Program for “Missouri Life Excelsior Springs” and “Missouri Life Silver Dollar City.” The awards ceremony takes place September 9th, so good luck to KMOS-TV, the producers and our partners in the program.

A Shared Passion for Reading In honor of September’s National Literacy

series, M is for Mama’s Boy by Michael

Month, I’d like to introduce to you Sidney

Buckley. But the honor of Sidney’s favor-

Keys III, an eleven-year-old who lives in

ite book goes to Monument 14 by Emma

Hazelwood. He loves books so much he

Laybourne, a post-apocalyptic thriller about

started a reading club called Books N Bros.

teens who get trapped in a superstore.

This young man’s inspiration for starting

I admire Sidney and his mom for what

the book club sprung from his discovery of the

they’re doing. My mother took us to the

bookstore EyeSeeMe in University City in the

Henry Country Library in Clinton once a

St. Louis area. Owners Jefferey and Pamela

week during the summers, and we each got

Blair spotted the need for books that focused

to check out three books. Lying down with

on black culture. When Sidney’s mom, Winnie

a book under a shade tree in the backyard

Caldwell, took him to EyeSeeMe, she was

after lunch, before we got back to whatever

amazed when he immediately sat down in

farm chores awaited, transformed my own

the aisle and became engrossed in a book.

life. Reading helped me dream, discover,

They started the club to keep the uplift-

and explore, and I want to help do the same

ing experience going. Winnie says a lot of

for others. In Missouri, about 7 percent of

boys stop reading for fun between the ages

adults do not have basic literacy skills.

of eight and ten, if they ever actually started.

Missouri Life is pleased to become a

Books N Bros is for boys eight to twelve

sponsor of a student who can’t afford to

and now has about fifty members. All races

join Books N Bros through the club’s Adopt

and ethnicities are welcome. It meets month-

A Bro nonprofit arm. By contributing $20

ly on Sundays in Ferguson, at the Ferguson

a month, we’re covering the cost to join

Youth Initiative. The boys get a book each

the club, which pays for a club T-shirt, the

month to read before the next meeting; at

monthly books, worksheets the boys fill out

meetings, members discuss books, hear

about each book, and snacks.

from guest speakers, and then have snacks and play games or keep talking.

When I caught up with Sidney, he was reading the second book in the NERDS

Won’t you join me? Visit BooksNBros .com/chubcares to Adopt A Bro, or check with your local library or schools to ask how to help increase literacy in your area.

KATH TEOLI AND COURTESY WINNIE CALDWELL

W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G HERE: A COOL CHANGE

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LETTERS from all over YOU WRITE THEM. WE PRINT THEM.

NEW LIFE FOR OLD BARNS The article by Publisher Greg Wood in the May 2017 issue about restoring the old barn on your farm reminded me of one of my recent projects.

According to my Grandpap, this shed was built on our old home farm south of Columbia in 1872. In November 2014, my distant cousin Sandy Cunningham and his crew helped me partially disassemble it, haul it twelve miles to the farm my wife and I bought in 1963, and reassemble it.

LONE STAR TICK

My son, Jeff, salvaged lumber from an old barn, and I

Love your magazine. Even though we live near Omaha,

cut new cedar poles for the lean-to side of the building.

Missouri is on the top of our road-trip list. It is unbelievable

New doors were built (out of 160-year-old lumber) and

what your state has to offer, and your magazine gives us

two feet of rotten lumber was sawed off the bottom of

new ideas with each issue.

the building and replaced with lumber from the old barn.

One comment on Kathy Casteel’s article “Ticked Off”

The building now sits on a concrete foundation and is an-

(in our June 2017 issue—Editor)—she missed one very im-

chored down, so it’s probably more solid than it ever was.

portant fact about the Lone Star tick. Its bite can trans-

It’s not like saving a full-size barn, but now, when I get

mit alpha-gal—a food allergy that is hard to diagnose and

up in the morning and look out the window, it’s the first

makes you allergic to beef, pork, and lamb for the rest of

thing I see. I’m glad it’s here.

your life. I know because I was one of its victims four years

Alan Easley, Columbia

ago. The ticks are now well established in Nebraska and as far west as Kansas City.

MORE MUSINGS ON RON

David Nielsen, Murray, Nebraska

I just read the letter castigating Ron Marr and was abso-

Yet another reason to take precautions in tick

lutely astounded that anyone could be so naïve.

season!—Editor

anything and make it humorous. Andy Rooney was my

CORRECTION

idol in respect to this type of humor, and, since he passed

In the article about how the recent floods have affect-

away, Ron Marr is his replacement. He is delightful, re-

ed the small town of Devils Elbow in the August 2017

freshing, and a wonderful getaway from the ordinary stuff.

issue, we referred to Terry Roberson as the owner of

And while I’m writing, I do want to congratulate you

The Elbow Inn Bar & BBQ Pit. He is the operator, but the

on your articles on Missouri history. I grew up in St. Louis

Thompson family, led by Harold “Jug” Thompson, owns

and know very little of my home state’s history. Thank you.

the bar. Pamela Thompson writes: “Please note that the

Aloha,

Robersons and the Thompsons grieve the impact of the

Muriel M. Jenkins (a.k.a. Grandma Max), Keaau, Hawaii

flood to all of Devils Elbow. We will rebuild and recover.”

COURTESY ALAN EASLEY

Ron has that dry sense of humor that can see through

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MISSOURIANA

september:

I’m beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.

—LAUR A INGALLS WILDER

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INNOVATION p.16, p.22

MISSOURI ARTIST p.23

MADE IN MISSOURI p.22, p.28

DINING WORTH THE DRIVE p.16, p.21, p.28

MISSOURI MUSIC p.18, p.24

MISSOURI BOOKS p.16, p.21, p.24, p.27, p.28

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SPRINGFIELD

DINING WORTH THE DRIVE A Springfield startup is changing the way people shop for cars with a tool everyone has at their fingertips: a cell phone. CellARide is a texting platform for marketing new or used cars via mobile phone. The company recently launched SnapVIN, a service that allows consumers to snap a photo of a vehicle identification number and text it to the company’s dedicated number to receive information about the car.

CEO Josh Holstein founded CellARide in 2010 as a means for consumers to “text the car” for basic vehicle information rather than converse with sellers. CellARide first targeted private auto sales and by 2012 had moved into auto dealerships, offering a niche shopping experience starting with Toyota and Nissan experiential events. Carfax founder Ewin Barnett was so impressed, he signed on as an advisor and investor.

Splash of Color on the Katy

“We’re using widely adopted technology to capture consumers and shopper insight,” Josh says. “Consumers use this tool. It helps bridge the sales culture issues the industry is experiencing.”

The seller creates a profile of the car on the website CellARide.com, which includes photos, a virtual test drive, and a Carfax report. CellARide generates a

ROCHEPORT

RIDEtag that is specific to that vehicle to print and display on the vehicle. Potential buyers text the RIDEtag number to a CellARide short code, which functions like tex-

Closely nuzzled against the Katy Trail in

ting any other mobile number. Buyers receive a virtual brochure with information on

Rocheport, Meriwether Café & Bike Shop pro-

the car; sellers receive an email or text indicating shopper interest. CellARide’s deal-

vides a quietly colorful experience. Managers

ership program at Dealers.CarInfoToGo.com works similarly—buyers can peruse car

Brandon and Whitney Vair transformed the

lots any time and dealers can track interest and activity.—Kathy Casteel

building that used to house the Trailside Café into a bright spot set against the greencovered hills of Rocheport.

PICK ME UPS B O O K S F O R A N Y T H I N G

products as they can. As much as 70 percent of Meriwether’s produce budget goes toward

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Win in Your Life

local farms, such as Show Me Farms, Redbuds Farms and Botanicals, and Boatright Farms.

Ingredients for the dishes have either been

carefully

elevated

or

purposeful-

ly left alone to shine. Take, for example, the best-selling Naturalist salad with toppers such as sesame-crusted avocado, fresh heirloom tomatoes, watermelon, quinoa, and a charred-lemon and basil vinaigrette. After a ride on the Katy, pair the fried green tomatoes with a can of Logboat beer or a cup of

Colorful Characters of St. Louis

Jim Merkel, 224 pages, nonfiction, Reedy Press, $21.93 St. Louis journalist Jim Merkel dishes on some of Missouri’s most unforgettable characters, such as “The First Lady of Corn,” and the “The World’s Strongest Mayor.”

The whimsical and lively text will keep readers flipping pages through the wild tales and true stories.—Emma Beyers

—Laura Heck

Michael London, 352 pages, nonfiction, Win in Your Life, $27.95 “Champions aren’t born; they’re made,” explains Michael London in his book on sports, success, and positivity. Michael, a longtime Branson resident, describes the success of the Villanova Wildcats through first-hand tales and vibrantly colored photographs.

Jam-packed with inspirational quotes from individuals in all walks of life, the author weaves history, sports, and his “Sweet Sixteen” principles to inspire readers to become champions in their own lives.—Emma Beyers

KATH TEOLI, COURTESY CELLARIDE, REEDY PRESS, MICHAEL LONDON

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Night Ranger

So Long, Summer!

CATCH TRACE ADKINS AND NIGHT RANGER AT THIS LATE-SEASON SEND-OFF IN JEFFERSON CITY. Celebrate the last few moments of summer with the So Long Summer Music Fest on September 22 and 23. The third annual two-day festival and fundraiser takes place at the Jaycees Fairgrounds in Jefferson City.

SEPTEMBER 22–23 /// When Gates open at 5 PM; Shows start at 7:30 /// Where 1445 Fairgrounds Road, Jefferson City /// Cost $22–$30 /// Contact:

Veteran firefighter Doug Platter and his wife, Cindy, created the weekend event to support the Safety Net of Missouri. A Jefferson City-based organization, Safety Net provides financial assistance to the spouses and children of local law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and corrections officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. All profits from So Long Summer go to Safety Net. The event kicks off on Friday night with Night Ranger, best known for the hit “Sister Christian.” Headlining Saturday is Grammy-nominated country music superstar and philanthropist Trace Adkins, whose hits have topped the country charts. Opening for Adkins is Murphy’s Ford, a country-rock band from mid-Missouri.

Food, beverages, and merchandise will be available for purchase at the fairgrounds; cash is recommended. —Emma Beyers

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COURTESY SO LONG SUMMER MUSIC FEST

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BOOKS TO ESCAPE FROM IT ALL

Blood River Rising: The Thompson-Crismon Feud of the 1920s

Victoria Pope Hubbell, 236 pages, true-crime nonfiction, Iris Press, $24

D I N I NG W O R T H T H E D R I V E

Blood River Rising relays the true story of murder between two neighboring families in 1924, a crime attributed to the greed and power of the Ku Klux Klan. The book chronicles a modern-day investigation of what really motivated Miller County neighbors to turn against each other.—Emma Beyers

P.I.Y.

P o u r - I t- Y o u r s e l f

MAPLEWOOD With no bartenders or servers, guests at Tapped are free to be the masters of their own imbibing fate. “We provide one-of-a-kind drinking experiences co-owner Ryan Reel. receive smart wristbands hooked up to their credit card accounts. To drink,

COURTESY TAPPED, IRIS PRESS, PEN-L PUBLISHING

customers simply hold their wristbands against the iPads next to the taps,

of the beverages are brewed in Missouri or Illinois.

ings, which customers order at the counter and receive a text message when

with jalapeño hush puppies. —Julie Brown Patton 7278 MANCHESTER ROAD • 314-899-0011 • TAPPEDSTL.COM

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Donny Brook

Todd Parnell, 262 pages, fiction, Pen-L Publishing, $14.97 Todd Parnell brings to readers the third installment of The Ozarkian Folk Tales Trilogy with Donny Brook. The novel chronicles the tale of a motley crew in the fictional town of Hardeeville. The oncepeaceful town suffers a series of murders, corruption, and environmental disasters that threaten to tear the town—and Hardeeville’s way of life—apart. Grounded in the history and folklore of the Ozarks, the novel explores the battles of man versus nature, man versus man, and man versus self.—Emma Beyers

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COLUMBIA

Sawmill to Showroom

Do you have a brain (or Pinterest board) full of projects

Fairfax

ness in Columbia takes the hard work out of do-it-yourself

you know you’ll never make? Michelle Nickerson, owner of Confetti Craft Co., can relate. The crafts-and-cocktails busiprojects and leaves the creativity and fun to the guest.

Confetti provides the inspiration, supplies, and instruc-

What started as a woodworking hobby has grown into a bona fide business for Mike and Dana Tracy. The couple creates custom wood home décor and furniture as MDT Woodworks LLC. Missouri-shaped wall art pieces are MDT’s bestsellers. “No two are the same,” Dana says.

tions for more than twenty projects ranging from woodworking and painting to jewelry and home décor.

“Unless you have power tools, it would be

C R AF TA S T I C

MDT sources wood from sawmills throughout Missouri, and they typically use black walnut, spalted maple, and pine. The Tracys also work with customer requests. “The smile at the end, when a customer receives their work, is my favorite part,” says Mike.

tough to make them at home,” Michelle says. The most popular projects are the woodworking crafts—trays, beer caddies, mason jar planters, and string art—that require special equipment.

The staff makes sure that even the most in-depth projects require only a minimum

The couple recently moved from Kansas City to Fairfax in northwest Missouri, back to Dana’s hometown; the showroom is open, and they offer woodworking classes.

skill level, so no one will leave feeling frustrated. With all of the prepping, organizing, and guesswork out of the way, the hardest

Shop online at MDTWoodWorks.com.

—Lori A. Addington

part is choosing which project to customize.

Before settling down at their workspace, guests can order from the premium liquor bar. The most popular drink, the Confetti Drop martini, has trademark confetti candy along the rim of the glass.—Kath Teoli VISIT CONFETTICRAFTCO.COM TO PICK OUT A PROJECT.

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First there were smartphones, then smart watches and smart homes, and now smart beds. A St. Louis company has patented interactive sensor technology that analyzes and adjusts mattresses to optimize sleep.

“We’re working on technology that will measure how many times you get up in the night and silent-glide incline adjustments to help remedy snoring,” says Denny Boyd, owner of Boyd Specialty Sleep. Beds send the information wirelessly to a phone or laptop.

Boyd’s newly patented iZone Bed is a hybrid mattress composed of air-flow chambers, water tubes, memory foam, and gel that has fourteen separate calibrators yet weighs no more than a traditional mattress. An app helps fine-tune ideal adjustments.

Denny fell in love with waterbeds as a

collegiate swimmer for the University of Missouri in the mid-’70s when he bought one to ease tendonitis in his shoulder.

“That year was my best season of swimming,” he recalls. He was so enamored with the bed that he developed a business plan while still in school that differed from the 1970s “head shops” for waterbeds. “I wanted to tell customers, ‘You could bring your parents to this store,’ ” he says.

He founded Royal Waterbeds in Columbia in 1977 but moved to St. Louis in 1980, renamed the company, and expanded inventory with air, memory foam, and hybrid mattresses.

Shop products at The Bedroom Store in St. Louis and online at TheBedroomStore.com.

“When sleep is good,” Denny says, “life is good.”—Kathy Casteel

Good Night!

KATH TEOLI; COURTESY MDT WOODWORKS, BOYD SPECIALTY SLEEP

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KATHY BARNARD TAUGHT HERSELF TO REPLICATE LIFE AND NATURE IN ART. STORY Zoey Glasgow

Through the Looking Glass Kathy Barnard grew up in Kansas exploring the woods and wildlife of the Midwest. The

White Theatre, Recital Hall, and the Jewish

Kansas City-based internationally known glass artist has been working with glass for

and Community Center in suburban Kansas

more than thirty years now, creating artistic statements out of windows, goblets, and

City, and in multiple churches, private cha-

décor items made with carved and stained glass. Her creations reflect that childhood

pels, and homes throughout the country.

sense of wonder and carry a theme of revelry in wilderness.

Working with glass requires a lot of patience and development. A small vase or

To those who merely glance at her glass-

goblet may only take a couple of days to

work, the pieces might appear as pretty but

create, she says, but a forty-feet-wide and

simple. But look a little deeper into the glass

thirty-five-feet-tall piece could take years.

etchings, and you’ll see the elements turn

Sometimes, she adds, it can be a challenge

into a narrative. Kathy can take a stationary

just to find people to help her lift the finished

object or wall in a building and turn it into a

glass product.

canvas bursting with life and movement. “I

Stained glasswork is a different beast

always want to tell a story,” she says.

A fascination with how things are creat-

from other glass manufacturers, she says.

ed and how to re-create them is the driving

She must deal with additional suppliers to

force behind her art. As a kid sister, Kathy

get the materials for the raw glass for the

took interest in the creative aspect of her

COURTESY KATHY BARNARD

because it requires more cooperation

City, she began experimenting.

stained pieces.

seven-years-older sister’s artwork. It even-

For three years, most of her projects

She considers her creations a journey.

tually led Kathy to take classes at an art in-

were small vases and bowls that went on

“It’s my thoughts and ideas combined with

stitute and then to the University of Kansas.

display in art galleries throughout the coun-

theirs and their wishes,” she says of her

After graduation, Kathy landed a job with

try. She started working on the windows of

commissioned work with clients.

Hallmark, where she was exposed to sand

Hyde Park residents who were restoring

Kathy continues to challenge herself to

blasting used to make carvings and custom

their homes and then started taking on big-

develop skills in different types of art. She

signage. A trip to Los Angeles and a tour of

ger projects, such as the Stillwater National

would like to create more outdoor glass

the Queen Mary ocean liner inspired her to

Bank building in Tulsa, Oklahoma. That proj-

art. Best known for her stained and carved

start creating glasswork. She admired the

ect took more than two years to complete.

glasswork, she also experiments with hot

elegant carved glass throughout the interior

The window displays a large detailed and

and blown glass.

of the ship, and it sparked an epiphany: “I re-

delicate glass carving of small creatures

“I’m proud of all of the small things I do,

alized if I can carve in wood, I can figure out

in their natural habitat. She has also done

along with all of the large, significant things,”

how to carve in glass.” Back home in Kansas

work for hospitals around Denver and in the

she says.

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The Small Festival with a Big Heart STORY Zoey Glasgow

HOBA FALL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 21–23 /// WHEN

MISSOURI MUSIC

BLUEGRASS FANS PLUCK A 30TH YEAR IN WEST PLAINS. The residents of West Plains are big fans of bluegrass music and look forward to the Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association (HOBA) fall and spring festivals each year. This year marks the thirtieth year of the fall festival, running from September 21 to 23 at HOBA Bluegrass Park. The small town attracts aficionados from all over the state for the “small festival with a big heart.”

Six bluegrass bands will appear, with several of them performing on more than one occasion throughout the weekend. Guest bands are welcome. Several groups

Park opens the Sunday before

may sound familiar, such as Poa Annua or Rural Roots, because they originated or

the festival; shows start at 7 PM

have played in many parts of the state. The full lineup of bands and other festival

Thursday and Friday, 1:30 PM

events is available on the HOBA website.

Saturday

You won’t go hungry at this festival. Thursday’s opening night will feature free

/// WHERE

beans and cornbread (with paid admission) from 5 to 7 PM or until the beans run out.

1138 Bluegrass Lane, West Plains /// COST

Biscuits and gravy are on the menu Saturday morning. The bands slated to perform that day are Curb Appeal and Jimmy Allison & the Ozark Ramblers. The music starts at 7 PM on Thursday and Friday, but on Saturday the tunes get underway at 1:30 PM. Bring the entire family and make a weekend out of it. Three-day passes are $25.

$25 for a three-day pass; free for children 12 and younger /// CONTACT HOBABlueGrass.Wix.com/home

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Camping is available for $7 a day or $10 for RV hookups with electric. A shower house and a concession stand are available on-site. Drugs and alcohol are prohibited at this family-friendly, all-ages event.

Letter Trees

BJ Jewett, 62 pages, children’s nonfiction, A-Star Publications, $24.99 Outside BJ Jewett’s central Missouri home is a winding forest of bur oak and white pine. The twisting trees in the forest inspired Letter Trees. The children’s book explores Missouri forests while teaching children letters of the alphabet through art and rhyme.

Each page highlights one of BJ’s photographs of trees bending and curving into each letter of the alphabet. Parents and teachers will love using this book to teach the alphabet and encourage kids to find their own letter trees.—Emma Beyers

COURTESY HOBA, A-STAR PUBLICATIONS

$5–$15 for day and night passes,

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Warren County, Missouri

Hell on Wheels Railroad Days Activities for the Whole Family Train Show | Swap Meet | Vendors • • • • • • •

October 14-15, 2017 Rebecca Boone Elementary School Gymnasium 836 South St, Truesdale hosted by the Central Missouri Railroad Association

Actual Rolling Stock available for pictures in Truesdale Norfolk Southern Railroad Representative present Food vendors Two music venues Arts and crafts vendors Petting zoo Historical sights

Presented by:

Call for More Information

The Cities of Truesdale and Warrenton Warren County Fine Arts Council Warrenton Tourism Board Central Missouri Railroad Association

Truesdale City Hall: 636-456-3166 Warrenton City Hall: 636-456-3535 C.M.R.R.A.: 636-456-0776 CMRRAclub.com

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A River Runs Through It HANNIBAL-RAISED MELISSA SCHOLES YOUNG EXPLORES WHAT IT MEANS TO GO HOME IN A NEW NOVEL. REVIEW Laura Heck

FLOOD: A Novel

Melissa Scholes Young, 336 pages, fiction, Center Street, hardcover, $26

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About 150 years separate the Hannibal child-

house hasn’t altered; this is the first time it has

hoods of Mark Twain and Melissa Scholes

been in focus.”

Young, but the same town and river have

COURTESY CENTER STREET

shaped each of their stories.

One of the tensions in the story is the

DOWNTOWN LIBERTY

far-reaching effects of the flood of ’93. As the riv-

Flood: A Novel follows the story of Laura

er once again pushes against sandbag levees,

Brooks, a twenty-something nurse who re-

Laura must finally face the consequences of

turns to her hometown ten years after the

what was swept away ten years ago. In the nov-

summer of the destructive 1993 flood, the

el, the river represents both life and destruction.

summer she left without looking back. The

“It creates an impermanence.” Melissa says. “It’s

novel asks a question: Is it possible to move

why traditions are held so dearly, because you

forward without first going backward?

can lose everything.”

Like Flood’s main character, author Melissa

Flood’s framework is based on Twain lore.

left Hannibal near the end of high school and

Complete Twain stories between the chapters

moved to Florida. Now based in Washington,

of Laura’s journey of self-exploration provide

DC, Melissa returns to Hannibal nearly every

a book-within-a-book. Melissa took inspira-

summer around July 4th during the town’s

tion from Twain’s life; he didn’t publish The

National Tom Sawyer Days festival.

Adventures of Tom Sawyer until he was in his

It is during those hot summer days that

40s. “It took him so long to write about what his

the novel’s main character, Laura, returns, too.

roots meant,” Melissa says. “Sometimes you

Laura faces the friction that comes with trying

have to leave a place to see what it meant.”

to fold back into a community she left behind.

One subplot involves Laura helping her

She returns to find the same fights, the same

friend’s son prepare for the annual Tom and

stories, and the same arms welcoming her

Becky contest during Tom Sawyer Days.

home. If they’ve stayed the same, why can’t

Melissa never competed as Becky—despite

Laura slip back in?

growing up in Hannibal and becoming a his-

Twain himself wondered at that feeling.

tory nerd. Melissa laughs and admits, “I’m not

“When a man goes back to look at the house

Becky material.” Instead, she says, she’d rath-

of his childhood, it has always shrunk,” he

er be Huckleberry Finn—free to roam and re-

wrote. “Why, to its correct dimensions: the

turn as she likes.

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DINING WORTH THE DRIVE

MADE IN MISSOURI

Wear STL’s Heart on Your Sleeve

Dip Your Fork into the Old World KANSAS CITY

St . Louis St. Louis is all about community, tradition, pride, and quality, says entrepreneur Aaron Park. And so is the fashionable streetwear of startup clothing company Arch Apparel.

“With St. Louis being a ‘small big city’ that has so much amazing history, I felt people were seeking more trendy, urban clothing to represent the region while looking good at the same time,” says Aaron. He and a partner launched Arch Apparel in September 2015. It quickly expanded from T-shirts into hoodies, mugs, totes, hats, leggings, and children’s clothes. All pieces are designed locally and printed at Re13ntless Customs in St. Louis.

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ONE LAST NOTE

tikka masala on the

Fiddler’s Dream

Howard Wright Marshall, 448 pages, nonfiction, University of Missouri Press, $29.95 Fiddler’s Dream is an eye-opening book that proves just how important instruments like the fiddle were to the musical history of Missouri.

Even those who are not musicians will be captivated by the spirituality and evolution of fiddle music in the Midwest. Author Howard Wright Marshall, a University of Missouri emeritus professor, suggests many different tunes and styles to help the reader engage for a deeper understanding of the music.—Zoey Glasgow

—Amy Stapleton

DEBRA MILLER, COURTESY ARCH APPAREL, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI PRESS

Items can be purchased online at ArchApparel.com, and Missouri Life readers can apply the special promotion code ML17 to receive 10 percent off online purchases. (Note: Missouri Life does not receive any compensation for items purchased under this promotion.) Keep an eye out for Arch Apparel products at St. Louis and Columbia boutiques as well.—Julie Brown Patton

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Join Us for the Sixth Annual

explore parks & sites

on the go

northeast kansas city historical society

fall homes tour

Missouri’s remarkable diversity of landscapes comes alive in this guide that explores all there is to see and do in Missouri’s 92 state parks and historic sites. This book’s highlighted icons, trail listings, and fun facts will guide your adventures for years to come. Just $9.99 (plus tax and s/h).

Softcover, 100 pgs. only

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Saturday, October 14 10AM - 3PM About the Tour: Join us in exploring six historic homes dating 1887-1909 nestled in one of the northeast historic districts of Kansas City, MO. You are sure to enjoy the various architectural styles on this walking tour.

Food and NEKCHS merchandise will also be available for purchase.

For tickets and more information, email president@nekchs.com or visit nekchs.com.

Through its 500+ photos and detailed essays on parks and historic sites, this book offers an irresistible invitation to discover Missouri’s remarkably diverse natural and cultural heritage. With a focus on the special places Missourians have elected to preserve to represent their history and culture, the book will open the door to a lifetime of exploration and will influence generations to come.

Just $49.99 (plus tax and s/h).

Hardcover, 416 pgs.

Tickets $15 in advance $18 day of tour

For more great holiday gifts,

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ABOVE: A Santa Fe passenger train pulls into the La Plata station in this historic photo from 1964. The station was built in 1887. Today, La Plata offers a railroad museum, a hotel with train-themed design, and a lookout point above the trains.

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FAMILIES AND TRAIN ENTHUSIASTS WILL LOVE

exploring La Plata’s rails A PHOTO ESSAY BY NOTLEY HAWKINS

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L A P LATA

TOP: Renovated in 1945, “This is the only art deco station that

BOTTOM: The La Plata station is the only stop the train makes

served the Santa Fe Railway,” says Bob Cox, president of the

between Kansas City and Fort Madison, Iowa. The train rolls

American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation (APRHF). “Out

through twice a day, eastbound at 9:55 AM and westbound at

West, the stations were all mission style, and out East, they

7:51 PM. The station serves about 13,000 passengers a year.

were standard wood-frame structures,” he says.

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ABOVE: Amtrak doesn’t sell tickets at the ticket counter in the La Plata station anymore. Instead, tickets can be purchased online. A team of four caretakers, including husband-and-wife team Bob and Amy Cox, greet and help passengers when the train comes through.

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ABOVE: La Plata businesses are using the railroad as inspiration for attracting visitors and tourists. Even the familyfriendly pool at The Depot Inn and Suites, situated just behind the station, has styling reminiscent of a railway station.

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exploring

TOP: The Depot Inn celebrates La Plata’s railroad history by

BOTTOM: The Depot Inn lobby also incorporates train-

styling the lobby after a nineteenth-century train station. The

themed memorabilia and authentic antiques. Nearby, tourists

hotel offers free shuttles to and from the Amtrak station.

can explore the Exhibit of Amtrak History or watch trains speed by at an average speed of seventy miles per hour.

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Travel plans

ABOVE: The Southwest Chief travels 2,265 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. BELOW: APRHF invites visitors to use the lookout cabin to see 81 trains a day go by.

THE RAIL RANGERS

One program of the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation (APRHF), the Rail Rangers, offers train experiences on private trips throughout the Midwest. The Rangers present onboard narration and historical information to passengers. La Plata is a stop on one of their interactive excursions. Go to MissouriLife.com to read more about the program, or visit the group’s website at RailRangers.org.

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La Plata is a must-see for anyone who is fascinated with trains and railroads.

It’s also a great day-trip destination for families.

Need more time to explore? Make a weekend of it by staying overnight at the railroad-themed Depot Inn & Suites.

FOR THE RAILROAD-OBSESSED

FOR CASUAL VISITORS

Lookout Point Park

La Plata Municipal Golf Course

WALKING PATH BEGINS BEHIND CASEY’S, 1107 NORTH BROWN STREET

301 SOUTH HASTINGS STREET, 660-332-4584

Enjoy a short walk or drive to a fully enclosed, heated lookout cabin with a deck above the BNSF (Burlington Northern and Santa Fe) Railway tracks. Rail enthusiasts will enjoy watching transcontinental trains whizzing by at up to seventy miles per hour. The cabin is open to the public, and there are grills to make lunch or dinner without missing any of the action.

Enjoy an 18-hole golf course just outside of town. The par-72 course is open from March through November.

APHRF Exhibition of Amtrak History

EXPLORE A M I S H C O U N T RY

LOCATED NEAR BROWN STREET & AMOCO ROAD Two former Amtrak material-handling cars have been turned into a special exhibit detailing the passenger train operator’s history from 1971 to present. See Amtrak railroad dining car memorabilia, promotional items, posters, and much more. A rail enthusiast could spend a few hours at this site.

This outdoor getaway on a lake offers fishing, hunting, boating, and camping.

Although the stores are meant to serve the area’s Amish communities, outsiders are welcome. Bring cash, and drive carefully around buggies.

Country Variety Store 25657 STATE ROUTE 156

11245 GROUSE AVENUE, OFF STATE ROUTE 156

Passengers get on and off the Chicago-Los Angeles Southwest Chief here twice a day.

You will feel like you stepped into the 1950s when you walk through this historic former Santa Fe train depot. The station is open according to the train schedule. Feel free to stop by and see if a caretaker is on duty.

Newberg Fabrics 25531 STATE ROUTE 156

Country Bakery 25951 STATE ROUTE 156

FOR THE H I S T O RY B U F F S

E AT A N D D R I N K

Doneghy Victorian House

Casey’s General Store

301 NORTH OWENSBY STREET

View from outside this private residence, built in 1895 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.

Olive Gilbreath-McLorn Historical Home 225 NORTH OWENSBY STREET

Tour this home Thursdays from 6-8 PM or schedule a tour by sending a message via Facebook. Built in 1896, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

225 NORTH CHURCH STREET

Lester Dent was author of the Doc Savage pulp novels of the 1930s and ’40s. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 and is a private residence.

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1107 NORTH BROWN STREET 660-342-4449 Grab food and drink for a picnic at the Lookout Point cabin here.

La Pachanga Mexican Restaurant 1155 NORTH BROWN STREET 660-332-7337

This great restaurant is right next door to the APRHF venues, making it an ideal spot to break for lunch between train-themed activities.

Smitty’s Tavern

Lester Dent House COURTESY APRHF

OFF STATE ROUTE 156, 660-332-7166

Buck Ridge Butcher Shop

Historic La Plata Train Depot

535 NORTH OWENSBY STREET

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La Plata City Reservoir

209 SOUTH GEX STREET 660-332-4232

Stop by for late-night beer, wine, and spirits, but dine before you go as there’s no food.

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MISSOURIANS P L AY A V I TA L R O L E I N S AV I N G T H E M O NA R C H B U T T E R F LY .

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Milkweeds are the only plants that are chemically compatible with monarch caterpillars. Adult females won’t lay eggs until they find a suitable milkweed plant.

on a

wing

prayer

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The monarch population has dwindled from billions to about 33 million. In the fall and spring, many of the butterflies touch down in Missouri during the annual migration from Canada to Mexico and back again.

Monarchs are a truly phenomenal spe-

a population collapse,” says Kelly Srigley-

cies, and their multigenerational migra-

Werner, state coordinator for the Missouri

tion still bewilders scientists. It’s hard to

Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program of

fathom. Somehow, over the course of

the US Fish and Wildlife Service. “There

several lifecycles and many months, the

were close to a billion monarch butter-

final generation of monarchs end each

flies twenty years ago wintering on about

year’s migration in the same tiny area

forty-five acres (in Mexico). In the winter

where their ancestors began, in a few-

of 2013-2014, the population had de-

acre-wide area of the oyamel fir forests

clined to an estimated 33 million, occupy-

in central Mexico. Many of the butterflies

ing just 1.66 acres.”

that inhabit and breed on more than a bil-

Several factors have contributed to

lion acres across North America through-

the monarch population decline. Illegal

out the year will end up taking root in the

logging in Mexico has shrunk the mon-

same tree their great-great-grandparents

arch’s overwintering grounds. Some ex-

did the year before.

perts suspect climate change or recent

Fewer and fewer monarchs are making the treks each year, raising alarm

itat loss.

among the researchers and conserva-

The search for solutions has be-

tionists who track them. “The monarch

come an international effort coordinat-

butterfly in the past two decades has had

ed across North America. In the United

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the prodigal

plant

States, butterfly counters point to in-

nectar sources to support another brood.

creasing development and modern ag-

Butterflies will filter through Missouri for

~ Not too long ago, farmers were laboring to

ricultural practices as factors of the

a few weeks in the spring, starting in

reduced “traffic” on what is known as

April. Then they’ll travel to northern Iowa

the Monarch Highway, the loose path

and Minnesota. All in all, the monarchs’

of migration along I-35. In the Midwest

northern migration will cycle through four

an invasive weed, Common Milkweed was

stretch of the Monarch Highway, butter-

or five generations, all of which rely on

flies are having a much harder time find-

breeding grounds of milkweed plants

ing food and homes.

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Now, many conservation and agricultural groups have made an about-face. Groups across Missouri are seeing the place of Common Milkweed in the ecosystem—strategically, and populations, says Leslie Holloway, director of The same systems that eradicated milkkeep native habitat areas in check, Leslie says.

Producer groups such as the Missouri Corn Growers Association and the Missouri Soybean Association are members of Missourians for Monarchs and are on board with practices that encourage an increase in pollinator habitat in agricultural areas.

The toxin in milkweed is actually helpful to and build up a nasty, poisonous taste that deters predators. The same bitter taste will usually keep livestock from eating milkweed in a wellstocked pasture, but it sometimes can slip into their feed if harvested with hay or silage.

Still, livestock groups such as the Missouri rative members of the Missourians for Monarchs. collaborations of agricultural and conservationist groups in the nation.—Laura Heck

Missourians for Monarchs—a col-

Monarchs undergo complete meta-

laboration among more than forty gov-

morphosis. Like all moths and butter-

ernmental, agricultural, and conserva-

flies, there are four stages of the mon-

tionist groups—is working to make sure

arch life cycle: egg, caterpillar, pupa, and

the butterflies can safely lay over in

adult. Caterpillars hatch within a week of

fields and gardens. They hope that, by

the female laying eggs. These caterpil-

preserving and creating more breeding

lars molt five times, shedding their skin

and feeding grounds, populations will

and growing slightly larger each time.

bolster during the annual migration.

After the fifth molt, the caterpillars form a

In the fall migration, a single genera-

chrysalis, in which they develop into but-

tion called the “Methuselah generation”

terflies. Once ready, the butterfly, which

flies from Canada to spend the winter in

weighs about as much as two soybeans,

the tiny patch of forest in central Mexico.

forces itself out of the chrysalis and be-

Named after the Old Testament figure

gins the next leg of the journey.

of the same name who is said to have

All moth and butterfly species rely

lived 969 years, these monarchs live

on a chemically compatible host plant

much longer than their kin—for a full

to lay eggs and feed hatchlings. For

eight or nine months compared to four

monarchs, it’s milkweed. Females won’t

to six weeks. Still, they are several gen-

lay eggs until they can find safe and

erations removed from any butterfly that

habitable milkweed plants to host the

traveled to Mexico a year ago.

eggs. Once the eggs hatch, it’s the only

After the winter months in the

plant the caterpillars eat before becom-

oyamel firs, monarchs will begin a jour-

ing butterflies. The species most preva-

ney back across North America. This

lently used by monarchs in Missouri are

trip progresses at a much slower rate,

Swamp Milkweed, Common Milkweed,

cycling through several generations.

Butterflyweed, Purple Milkweed, and

After leaving Mexico, a generation of

Whorled Milkweed.

monarchs will stop around Texas to

Adult monarchs rely on native nec-

mate, lay eggs, and soon die. After the

tar sources for food and energy during

eggs hatch and caterpillars transform

the long voyage. Monarchs prefer native

into butterflies, they’ll be off again.

Missouri nectar plants such as Eastern

Despite being a brand-new generation

Blazing Star, Purple Coneflower, Showy

of monarchs with no discernible reason

Goldenrod, Smooth Aster, and Wild

to, they continue the journey north.

Bergamot, among others.

Usually, the next generation will

The butterflies are pollinators, mov-

stop in Missouri to find milkweed and

ing pollen from one flower to another

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along their journey. They fertilize the plants, allowing for reproduction. More

BELOW: Monarch caterpillars will only eat milkweed until they get their wings, which is usually about two weeks into their lives.

RIGHT: Monarch caterpillars molt about five times before the pupal stage. The final transformation occurs within a chrysalis.

than 30 percent of human food production relies on pollinators such as butterflies and bees. Fruits such as strawberries, cherries, apples, tomatoes, and melons wouldn’t exist without pollinator insects.

Yet monarchs and other pollinators are in decline.

Monarchs are at a critical time for their species, Kelly says. In 2019, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will determine if the population has fallen far enough to be listed on the agency’s endangered species list. Until then, “it’s ‘all hands on deck’ for the monarch,” she says. This past summer,

ABOVE: Milkweed is recognizable by the airy white fluff attached to seeds, which drifts away to spread the seeds.

Governor Eric Greitens declared June 19-25 Pollinator Week in Missouri.

“It’s going to take everyone from government agencies to local citi-

BELOW: In the spring, a monarchs’ first flight will continue the northern migration.

Along the way, they rely on nectar as fuel.

zens, nonprofit organizations, and agriculture producers to ensure a future filled with monarchs and pollinators for generations to come,” says Charlie Wooley, a deputy regional director with the USFWS. The Missourians for Monarchs coalition is setting the bar for the rescue effort. With publication of the Missouri Monarch and Pollinator Conservation Plan in 2016, Missouri became the COURTESY MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

first state with a conservation plan specifically for monarch butterfly and pollinator recovery. The entire plan is available on the Department of Natural Resources website at DNR.mo.gov.

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The collaborative group Missourians for Monarchs often holds educational events to teach families how to grow milkweed and native plants to provide home and food for pollinators.

how to help at home

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Officials estimate 1.6 billion stalks of milkweed are necessary to boost the monarch population to a sustainable number. Because monarchs lay eggs in Missouri along the springtime journey from Mexico to Canada, it’s especially important to give them spots to land.

Consider planting milkweed in sunny spots in your yard. If you want to make the habitat extra welcoming, include large flat rocks for sunning and a shrub or fence to block the wind. Be sure not to spray or mow the area near the habitat.

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and flowers in your landscaping, especially near any milkweed patches. Visit GrowNative.org for more information on Missouri plants.

LET IT GROW Take a break from mowing and spraying during the spring and autumn months when monarchs are in the middle of their migration. If neighbors ask, spread the word about monarchs. Soon, your neighborhood might be monarch central!

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Adult monarchs traveling from Canada to Mexico in the fall will need the nectar from native plants and flowers to fuel their trip. In the spring, the new adults freshly emerged from the chrysalis will need the energy from the nectar of nearby plants before taking off on their journey north. Consider using native plants

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COURTESY MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

Monarchs. According to Bill White, the

ground according to plan specifica-

private lands services division chief for

tions. Once completed, the conserva-

the conservation department, it’s go-

tion department reimburses landown-

ing to take at least 1.6 billion milkweed

ers for 50 to 75 percent of the cost.

stems to reach the goal of building back

Many organizations are encourag-

up a population of 500 million mon-

ing farmers to use an effective strategy

archs. Three key landscapes have been

of planting milkweed in patches of fields

identified as focus areas:

where crops don’t grow well. “Instead of

MANAGED PUBLIC LANDS, including con-

losing money” where the crops don’t do as

servation areas, state parks, and oth-

well, Jason says, “farmers could turn those

er natural areas, are a big chunk. The

corners into pollinator habitat, save on crop

Missouri Department of Conservation

input costs, and recoup funds through a

(MDC) grew about 50,000 to 60,000

conservation program, making their entire

milkweeds on its lands in 2016. But,

operation more profitable.”

Bill says, it won’t cut it just to create

Even urban apartment dwellers and

new acres of habitats; existing land-

people who don’t own a big chunk of land

scapes must be reclaimed as well, he

can make a difference for monarchs. A few

says.

flowerpots planted with milkweed and nec-

ROADSIDES, MEDIANS, and right-of-ways

tar plants on a porch will help the butterflies

offer plenty of available space and

continue their migration and breeding pat-

potential habitats along Missouri

terns. And, to the delight of anyone who

roadways. The Missouri Department

loathes long hours on a lawnmower, saving

of Transportation has a large role in

the monarchs is a great excuse to let nature

the restoration effort by managing

take over.

mowing efforts in a pollinator-friendly

“It would be nice to change the land-

manner, such as mowing or spraying

scape aesthetic to have people look at na-

only in certain seasons.

tive landscapes as pretty,” Jason says. “But

FARMLAND is a third focus. It is a conun-

instead we have a culture where tightly

drum that modern farming practices

manicured lawns are the norm, creating a

have reduced native pollinator hab-

wasteland for most insects.”

itats, yet without pollinators many

Missouri is a model for other states as

fruits and vegetables won’t grow.

it leads the national effort to revitalize the

To ease the burden for farmers and

monarch butterfly, with the threepronged

landowners who create pollinator

approach to recover and create habitats

habitats, the conservation depart-

for pollinators around the state and many

ment has a private lands cost-share

individuals jumping on board to help make

program. It breaks down like this:

small changes, Bill says. A seasoned con-

Landowners contact the local MDC

servationist, he’s witnessing something tru-

private lands conservationist—listed

ly special in the monarch recovery efforts.

on the MDC website (MDC.mo.gov)— to sign up for the cost-share program.

says. “The interest is unbelievable.”

Landowners and the conservationist

Brandon Butler is the executive director of the

work together to develop a personal-

Conservation Federation of Missouri and the proud

ized plan. Landowners buy the seeds

owner of a two-acre patch of pollinator-friendly na-

or the plants, and place them in the

tive grasses on his Shannon County land.

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Marceline Very little remains of the once massive

He called the time he spent under the Dreaming Tree

cottonwood tree Walter Elias Disney called his “Dreaming Tree.” The coarse, woody debris is

his “belly botany” adventures; lying on his stomach, he

an anchor tying a small town in Missouri to the pioneer

sounds of the wind, all the while gathering the dreams that

of the American entertainment industry. It was under the

would inspire Mickey Mouse and Silly Symphony cartoons.

several-feet-wide tree that Walt Disney began to conceive

Walt never outgrew his love of the Dreaming Tree,

some of his most beloved characters.

observed the bugs, animals, and birds and listened to the

despite moving away from Marceline around 1910. Inez

Walt spent his boyhood years in Marceline, years he

Johnson, whose family now owns the land where the tree is

referred to as the best time of his life. Young Walt would

located, hosted Walt and his family during their 1956 visit to

sit under the tree on his family’s farm just outside of

Marceline. She remembers his amazement that the tree still

town, with his sister, Ruth, while his three older brothers—

stood on the land that used to be his father’s farm. During the

Herbert, Raymond, and Roy—worked the farm with their

trip, Walt and his brother Roy took time to visit the tree and re-

father. It was Walt’s job to babysit Ruth, but he would later

flect on what Walt’s imagination captured under the branches.

confess that he spent his time under the tree dreaming.

Inez remembers: “He said: ‘I drew whatever we saw. I could

There, he began inventing the first few assemblages of a

always count on rabbits and squirrels and field mice. And on

new world, where walking and talking objects and animals

a good day, sometimes Bambi came by.’” The Dreaming Tree

would transform the mundane to the magnificent.

was registered as a historic tree by American Forests.

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An adult Walt treasured the time he spent growing up and

where Walt got a lot of his stories about the railroad,” recalls

dreaming in the small northwest Missouri town, where he

Jack, a forty-three-year veteran railroad conductor. In their 1956

said he experienced the defining moments of his childhood.

return to Marceline, Walt and Roy sponsored the Midwest pre-

He wrote to The Marceline News in 1938, “More things of im-

miere of The Great Locomotive Chase at the Uptown Theatre.

portance happened to me in Marceline than have happened

Based on the real Great Locomotive Chase of 1862, the Walt

since—or are likely to in the future.”

Disney Productions and CinemaScope adventure film was a testament to Walt’s love of trains—and Marceline.

Disneyland’s Main Street USA attraction. His nostalgia inspired

Today, the Walt Disney Hometown Museum is housed in the

the films So Dear to My Heart and Lady and the Tramp. And,

10,000-square-foot Santa Fe Railroad station in Marceline. Built

most importantly, many of the Disney characters adored by mil-

in 1913, it sits on the same piece of land where Walt and his

lions today were spawned by his memories of his boyhood in

family stepped off the train from Chicago in 1906.

Marceline. The town’s motto captures in five words the signifi-

“We are actually the first museum dedicated to the life of

cance of Marceline to the life and legend that was and is Walt

Walt Disney,” says Kaye Malins, founding board member and

Disney: “Where Walt found the Magic.”

daughter of Inez and Rush Johnson, who own the land where

It’s a Small World After All

the barn and the Dreaming Tree sit. Museum director since 2001, Kaye still lives in the Disney home on the original Disney

The mighty cottonwood finally fell on May 28, 2015, presum-

family farm in Marceline. Walt Disney and his brother, Roy,

ably from a “particularly strong wind storm that blew through

stayed with Kaye and her parents in 1956 on a trip for the ded-

Marceline,” according to accounts from the Walt Disney

ication of Marceline’s Walt Disney Swimming Pool and Park. It

Hometown Museum. The wind was the final assault on the tree

was one year after Disneyland opened in California.

following years of disease and repeated lightning strikes. An

That time spent with the Disneys provided Kaye and Inez,

open-ended wooden fence protects what’s left of the beloved

who is also a founder of the muse-

tree, which sits about fifty paces from a replica of the original

um, with a lot of the details they now

Disney barn, built by volunteers in 2001.

share about Walt and his family. “We

People from across the globe visit the barn. They have writ-

tell the story of the family, not just the

ten thousands of notes, verses, and signatures in many lan-

company,” Kaye says. “It’s what sets

guages on the rough-hewn walls and beams. Walt held his first

us apart from everyone else. It was

theatrical production in the original barn, charging his friends

Walt’s time here in Marceline—the

a dime to witness a circus entourage of barnyard animals

only time he got to be a kid—that he

dressed in toddlers’ clothes.

cherished. He spent the rest of his

Although Walt was born in Chicago on December 5, 1901,

life trying to re-create his time here.”

Elias and Flora Disney moved the family to Marceline when

Kaye says it shows in his movies

Walt, their youngest son, was four years old. In that first year in

and parks. “He made a conscious de-

Missouri, Walt sold his first drawing to a neighbor and attended

cision that you can’t go anywhere in

a play at the now-closed Carter’s Opera House. The play was

Disneyland without walking through

Peter Pan, a role he reprised at his elementary school while

that town,” she says.

brother Roy manned a block and tackle that enabled Walt to fly.

Marceline holds a special place in

Walt spent a great deal of time in the Missouri town with his

the hearts of the rest of the Disney

uncle, Mike Martin, a Santa Fe Railroad engineer, says eighty-

family, too. “When Walt and Roy told

one-year-old Jack White, a lifelong Marceline resident. “That’s

their parents they would send them ABOVE: Goofy mans the box office at the Uptown Theatre in Marceline. Walt and Roy Disney chose this theater for the Midwest premiere of The Great Locomotive Chase, a film inspired by Walt’s memories of trains in Marceline.

RIGHT: When Roy, left, and Walt Disney visited Marceline in 1956, they returned to Walt’s Dreaming Tree. Walt’s characters began to take shape under those branches.

HARRY KATZ

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BELOW: At the Walt Disney Hometown Museum, visitors are treated to a glimpse of what Walt might have seen under his Dreaming Tree.

anywhere in the world they wanted to go for their fiftieth wed-

unchanged in the one-hundred-plus years since young Walt’s

ding anniversary, the Disneys chose Marceline,” Kaye says.

arrival from Chicago.

Peter Whitehead, creative director of the Walt Disney

Peter was considering doing a documentary on Marceline

Hometown Museum, points out that Walt spent a “weirdly short

when he found out the museum was hiring. Since being hired

period of time” in Marceline—about four or five years—but that

on, he has assisted with renovating the museum and deepen-

he later gave the town an identity. “The greatest advocate for

ing its relationship with The Walt Disney Company. Today, the

Marceline was Walt Disney himself,” Peter says. “The great-

Disney Company is made up of media networks, parks and re-

est gift he gave Marceline was

sorts, studio entertainment, consumer products, and interactive

that he told the world he loved

media. It does not currently support the museum financially,

Marceline. He told the world

Peter says. Despite Walt’s reverence for the town, the relation-

that the greatest place in the

ship between the Disney Company and Marceline hasn’t been

whole world was Marceline,

steady, especially since Walt’s death in 1966. The long-lasting

Missouri.”

connection between Marceline and the Disneys has instead

The Marceline Project

been fueled by personal efforts of those in Marceline, the Disney family, and Walt’s imagination.

Kaye says Walt spent the last ten years of his life working

A life in Marceline wasn’t in

on a project especially for Marceline. Walt had decided on his

the plans for Peter Whitehead. A Canadian, Peter was only go-

trip to Marceline in 1956 to purchase his boyhood home and

ing to stop over for a visit when he drove to Marceline two

farm and develop a rural experience around it, calling it the

years ago, on his way to take his son to his new job at Epcot

Marceline Project. Walt and Roy purchased 300 acres, includ-

Center in Florida. The two Disney devotees decided to visit

ing the original farm, on which they planned to build a theme

the town of 2,200 people where Walt had spent his childhood.

park. They ran the deal through the brothers’ corporation,

Like most visitors to Marceline, they made their way through

Retlaw Enterprises, which is Walter spelled backward.

“The Marceline Project was going to be a general living his-

Kansas Avenue. The single main street has remained largely

tory farm in Marceline, where it all began for him,” Kaye says.

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the town’s business district, which stretches three blocks along

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RIGHT: The Walt Disney Hometown Museum is housed in the town’s Santa Fe Railroad station. Walt’s uncle, Mike, inspired a love of trains that would show up later in many of Walt’s cartoons and films.

“He said, ‘There will come a time when a child won’t know what

Many of the items in the collection provide a deeper view

an acre of land is or what happens when you put a seed in

into the relationships within the Disney family, such as the 1955

the ground.’ He wanted to have a working 1900s farm to show

RCA Victor Delux console television on display. According to

them. The land had been purchased. The feasibility studies

Peter, Ruth did not like to travel. Not wanting her to miss the

had been done. The governor of Missouri was going to put a

opening of his beloved and personally designed Disneyland on

four-lane highway in to Marceline. And then Walt passed.”

July 17, 1955, Walt purchased the television for his sister so she

forty acres of the land that had been intended for the Marceline Project—the area that preserved the Dreaming Tree, the barn, and the farmhouse—and the rest was sold off.

could watch the opening-day festivities. Walt’s sister left that television to the Walt Disney Hometown Museum.

Homecoming

Peter says the person in charge of the Disney archives was

Inez Johnson, now eighty-seven, was born and raised in

stunned to discover that Walt’s original sketch of the Marceline

Salisbury, just thirty miles from Marceline. “This is as far as I

Project is located in Marceline. “The head of the archives had

ever got in life,” she quips.

no idea the drawing existed,” Peter says. “Roy Disney had

Her family has been closely entwined with the Disneys for a

taken it out of Walt Disney’s office after he died and brought it

couple of generations now. Rush, Inez’s husband, was the per-

back to Marceline.”

son who sparked Walt and Roy’s return to Marceline in 1956.

The Disney siblings were instrumental in keeping Walt’s con-

The year before their homecoming, the good people of

nection to the small Missouri town alive after his death. Ruth, for

Marceline voted in favor of a bond issue and built themselves

example, developed the Walt Disney Hometown Museum and

a swimming pool. Rush Johnson was on the city council. “Rush

provided the family artifacts on display. “The only reason the mu-

came home and said, ‘We should try to get Walt Disney to use

seum exists is because of Walt’s sister, Ruth Disney,” Peter says.

his name on our pool,’” Inez says. “The city pooh-poohed the

“She had an unbelievable collection of artifacts from her brother,

idea. They said, ‘Walt Disney was only here five years. He prob-

and the only place she wanted them displayed was here.”

ably won’t even remember he lived here.’”

PAULA WRIGHT

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WA LT D I S N E Y HOMETOWN MUSEUM The Walt Disney Hometown Museum holds many of the treasures that define Marceline’s importance to Walt Disney and his entire family. The museum is more about Walt’s connection to the town and his family than his

ABOVE: Cartoonist Guy Gilchrist gave this hand-painted guitar to the museum in 2014 for “keeping Walt and Roy’s story alive.”

He’s been featured as one of the artists at Marceline’s Toonfest.

success with The Walt Disney Company.

Museum Director Kaye Malins says the thousands of Disney family artifacts were bequeathed from Walt’s only sister, Ruth. Kaye says it was Ruth’s wish that her cache of family possessions be preserved in Marceline. “She wanted her things in Marceline. She wanted that story told in Marceline.”

Kaye spent a year flying to the West Coast with empty suitcases that were

But, Inez says, Rush figured what did he have to lose?

filled for the return trip.

“When Walt got our letter, he called immediately,” she says. “He

Kaye got to know Ruth over the years. “We talked frequently, and she

said: ‘I have nothing but good memories of Marceline. It would

was just this amazing, gracious lady who was so proud of being a Disney

be an honor to have my name on that pool. Marceline was my

but so private. Extremely private. Her friends never knew who her brothers

only childhood.’”

were, but she saved every shred of information,” Kaye says.

After that, the question for the people of Marceline became

Open to the public from March 15 through October 31, the museum has

one of what to do with the Disneys during their stay, Inez says.

been fully refurbished, and visitors have the opportunity to see items never

“The hotel was run down. There was no air conditioning. We

before seen by the general public. Personal letters written between family

didn’t want to send the Disneys out of town.”

members from the early 1900s through the late 1960s are housed at the mu-

It just so happened that Rush and Inez had built a new

seum, as are photographs of Walt and his brother Roy during their visits to

house the year before at 905 North Kansas in Marceline. And

Marceline in the 1950s and 1960s.

because they had helped a friend who was getting into the

An actual Midget Autopia car also sits in the museum, after giving many

air-conditioning business and wanted to try out his new prod-

rides in Marceline’s park. Built by the Arrow Company, the entire ride was re-

uct on their house, the Johnsons had central air.

located by Walt and Roy from Disneyland to Marceline. It’s the only ride that

PAULA WRIGHT

There was only one more problem. “I reminded my husband

has ever been moved from Disney parks.

that we had spent my furniture money on the air conditioning,”

The museum opens a new exhibit each year with valuables the public has

Inez remembers. “We thought, ‘We can’t have the Disneys on

never seen, Kaye says. This year’s exhibit, called “What Collectors Collect,”

the hand-me-down furniture.’”

features items contributed by collectors all over the country, from a simple

But the community found a way to provide. “Of course,

color rendering of a concept for Fantasy Land at Disneyland to a Mickey

everyone in town knew the Disneys were coming,” Inez

Mouse tricycle (one of only 100 made) from the 1920s. Each piece is accom-

recalls. “In those days, we didn’t have social media, but word

panied by a reflection from the owner of why it was important.

got around. Our friends had very nice furniture, but no air con-

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“You are lucky to live in Marceline. My best memories are the years I spent here.”

TOONFEST

—Walt Disney, to the children of Marceline in 1956

From its humble beginnings with a single cartoonist drawing in the park to today’s celebration of artists from America’s A-list of cartooning and animation, Walt Disney’s Hometown Toonfest marks its twentieth year on Saturday, September 16.

The festival celebrates how Walt Disney touched Marceline and the world. “It’s the only festival like it in the world,” says Kaye Malins, founding board member of the Walt Disney Hometown Museum. “There needs to be a Disney place where you can go that doesn’t cost you anything.”

The official Toonfest kicks off with a parade featuring bands, floats, princesses, pirates, grand marshals, and more.

“When we first started it, we were begging people to come,” Kaye says.

“Now we have a waiting list of people coming to present. No one in the [entertainment] business hasn’t been touched by Walt Disney’s imagination and artistry in some way. For them to walk on Walt’s farm and on the streets he walked means a lot to these creative people.”

FEATURED ARTISTS WILL INCLUDE: Barbara Dale: a cartoonist, writer, and illustrator who crafts Dale Cards as well as gift industry products and humor books.

John Rose: His editorial cartoons have run in the Daily News-Record and seven other papers in the Byrd Newspapers chain since 1993.

Mike Peraza: The Disney art director, layout artist, and conceptual artist’s work includes The Fox and the Hound, Tron, Aladdin, Beauty and the creating concept art for new attractions and artwork sold in Disney galleries around the world. The festival will also showcase his wife, Patty.

Patty Peraza: A former effects animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios, Patty worked on such cartoons as The Fox and the Hound, The Great

ABOVE: When Walt and Roy Disney returned to Marceline in 1956 to dedicate the town’s swimming pool, Mayor Jack C. Wrenn, left, declared the day “Walt Disney Day” in the town.

Mouse Detective, and DuckTales the Movie. As one of the first people assigned to Beauty and the Beast, she oversaw a small crew that included her husband, Disney art director Mike Peraza.

Find out more at Toonfest.net or call 660-376-WALT (9258).

COURTESY WALT DISNEY HOMETOWN MUSEUM

Beast, and others. Mike currently designs for Walt Disney Imagineering,

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LEFT: Inez Johnson, Peter Whitehead, and Kaye Johnson Malins are three driving forces of the museum. They can be credited with keeping Walt’s boyhood dreams alive in the town of Marceline. house with their good stuff. Then they hired the chef off the

died so young, nothing happened here for forty-five years,”

Santa Fe Railroad driving car to cook for the Disneys while they

Izez says. “It was horrid. All the newspapers had Mickey Mouse

were here. What an impression we made with that chef’s hat.”

with tears. We mourned with the world.”

For all of their fussing, the food and furniture made little

Although Walt’s death dampened the Disney magic in the

difference to the cartoon mogul, who just wanted to reminisce

town for a time, careful cultivation is bringing it back. Now,

about afternoons spent under his Dreaming Tree. “As it turned

Kaye, Peter, and the team at the museum frequently travel

out, they were the dearest, warmest people,” Inez says.

back and forth from Marceline to both Disneyland and Walt

During the dedication ceremony, Walt reportedly told the

Disney World. At the Official Disney Fan Club’s D23 Expo this

children of the town: “You are lucky to live in Marceline. My

past July in Anaheim, the museum announced The Dreaming

best memories are the years I spent here.”

Tree Gala, a benefit on November 18 at the Contemporary

Walt again returned to Marceline in 1960, when he dedicat-

Resort in Walt Disney World. Robert Wilson, former chief oper-

ed the Walt Disney Elementary School. At the dedication, Inez

ating officer and chief executive officer of Retlaw, will publicly

says Walt stated: “I’m not a funny guy. I’m just a farm boy from

discuss his relationship with the family for the first time at the

Marceline who hides behind a duck and a mouse.” Walt donat-

event. Tickets are available at the museum’s website.

ed a flag pole from the Squaw Valley Olympics, and a Disney

It’s thanks to the excitement and passion from the folks at

artist decorated the interior of the school with Disney murals.

the museum and in Marceline that Walt’s legacy is still alive in

Both touches of Walt are still present at the school today.

Missouri. Without the people of the town holding onto the mag-

In 1966, the brothers moved the Midget Autopia Ride from

ic, the Dreaming Tree might have faded from memory. In 2004,

Disneyland to Marceline’s Walt Disney Municipal Park, where it

Walt’s grandson Bradford Disney Lund and three Walt Disney

ran for eleven years. It remains the only Disney ride ever to be

World Ambassadors brought soil from the Magic Kingdom

relocated. Inez says the Disneys were scheduled to dedicate

and water from the Rivers of America to plant a sapling on the

the ride in July of that year, but Walt canceled at the last minute

Disney farm about twenty feet from the Dreaming Tree. The

due to “a hacking cough.” He died on December 15, 1966, from

sapling was grown from a seed harvested from the original

complications of lung cancer.

Dreaming Tree. Thus, the “Son of Dreaming Tree” was born

After that, the Marceline Project came to a halt. “When he

on the Disney farm, rooting Walt again in the land of Marceline.

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MISSOURI’S HOMETOWN GENERAL STORES HAVE STORIES TO TELL.

Penny candy, flour, sugar, milk, soaps, boots, overalls, coffee, sandwiches, ice cream, guns, and ammo. Missouri’s general stores of yore offered shoppers everything they needed—and a lot of what they wanted—along with a generous side serving of local news, gossip, and a few tall tales.

Modern one-stop shops and big-box stores have nothing on the savvy merchants of centuries past.

In these stores, town history was made, repeated, and turned into legend. “Once you start digging around in country store history, there is no end,” says Bob Lambert, original owner of Troy Mills Country Store just outside of Kirksville. “Rural Missouri has a story to tell, and these stores are where to start.”

A cache of general stores in our state hearken back to days of the past. Some are more than a century old and haven’t changed a bit—except, maybe, for the ways products are packaged, how the counters are cleaned, or which generation is running the show. Some are relatively brand-new, catering to customers looking to step back in time.

Plan a visit to a historically rooted general store near your neighborhood. You’ll find shelves of nearly anything you can imagine and smiling faces at the ready to usher you into the past.

SHUTTERSTOCK

Story Danielle Breshears

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This is the earliest known photo of the Dobbins, Carter & Company store, which is now called the First Dawn General Store. The cornerstones of the store were laid in 1882, and the year "1883"

COURTESY FIRST DAWN GENERAL STORE

is written on the back of this photo in pencil.

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First Dawn General Store LESTERVILLE The oldest store in town

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Operating for 135 years, this charming country store has taken its place in Lesterville’s history books. First Dawn housed the post office for thirty-two years, the first Western Union crank telephone in the region, and the first bank in Lesterville, which opened in

Snoddy's Store

1909. Check out the original safe when you visit.

NEW FRAN KLIN ‘If we ain’t got it, you don’t need it’ ///

“This store has been a central part of the community for over 130 years,” says owner Dawn Nichols. “It’s been the place where people met and visited around the old stove and traded for their

Family owned and operated since 1924, Snoddy’s Store near

everyday essentials. Much of the store is still in its original state,

Boonville is one of the most unique, useful, and utterly interesting

so when you visit you’re actually experiencing a piece of Missouri

spots to pick up what you need. This fourth-generation country

history come to life.”

Before it became First Dawn, it was the Dobbins, Carter &

store stays true to its rural roots, serving as a hardware store, gro-

Company Store. The cornerstones were laid in 1882, and soon

cery store, and community meeting place all in one.

Brothers Chris and Jim Snoddy own the store, and they take

shoppers could find Oliver plows, Peters Shoes, and all of the other

pride in the wide selection of goods. Snoddy’s carries products as

essentials for life in the nineteenth-century Black River community.

The history of the area is reflected in the architecture of the build-

varied as fresh fruits and vegetables, fishing gear, paint supplies,

ing. “It’s a feeling you get when you walk through the doors,” Dawn

and a selection of local barbecue sauces and spices.

Snoddy’s was one of the few Howard County riverside business-

says. “You truly feel as if you stepped back in time. Nostalgia washes

es to survive the infamous flood of ’93. At one point, this was the

over you, and you reconnect with your memories of times gone by.”

only spot in the area to pick up hard-to-find items such as plumb-

Dawn and her husband, Jeff, purchased the building in 2011 and set

ing and hardware tools, which are Chris’s personal favorites to sell.

about carefully restoring it. They kept the old wood floors, shelves,

Today, Snoddy’s often hosts community events and fundraisers.

counters, and countertops to preserve the same feeling customers would have had when James Dobbins first opened the store.

Snoddy’s is perched across from the Katy Trail, just east of the

The goods sold here are still reminiscent of the past, with such

Missouri River Bridge, between Boonville and New Franklin.

416 Missouri Route 5 • 660-848-2772 • Facebook.com/snoddysstore

Amish goods. Dawn says guests love to pick up penny candy, which is sold by the poke. “Children enjoy scooping the bulk candy, putting it in a brown bag the old timers call a poke, and weighing it on the scales,” she explains. Old-fashioned ice cream floats are also a big seller here, especially during Missouri’s humid summers. The store is also home to Lesterville Florist, which Dawn has owned since 1999.

A Victorian-style home called The Dobbins House, also circa 1882, is right next door to First Dawn. The Nichols rent this home out for weeks or weekends.

514 Main Street • 573-637-2623 • HistoricLesterville.com/fdgs.html

KATH TEOLI, COURTESY FIRST DAWN GENERAL STORE

items as local quilts, honey, fudge, syrup, ice cream, and various

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Crane's Country Store WILLIAMSBURG Boots, bullets, britches, and bologna

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Tradition runs deep at Crane’s Country Store in Williamsburg, a rural general store that has served as a “great place to shop since 1889,” as their slogan attests.

Crane’s—family owned and operated for four generations— sells everything from the famous “one meat, one cheese, two dollar” sandwiches on white bread to a wide selection of guns and ammo. Locals say Crane’s has the area’s best selection for

stories. If you get to hear them trading tales when you visit, take

items such as men’s boots and clothing, carrying popular brands

a guess as to whether the stories are true, false, or a mix of both.

Carhartt and Wolverine. Owner David Crane is proud to offer na-

In 1926, Samuel Crane moved the store to where it stands

tional name brands. “We’re one of the only places in the state

now in Williamsburg. Two generations later, David oversees the

for Filson Company luggage, an over 100-year-old Seattle-based

day-to-day operations, a considerable task in the six-room, five-

company,” David says.

thousand-square-foot location just off Interstate 70.

Benjamin Rush Crane opened the original Country Store

Wintertime shoppers can warm up inside by the massive

in April 1889 in Mineola, a small town just eight miles east of

wood-burning stove. Head outside on pleasant days to enjoy the

Williamsburg. The store thrived as a community meeting place,

view from the front porch. Day-trippers can pass an afternoon

something that hasn’t really changed over time. Crane's hosts a

at Crane’s Museum and Marlene’s Restaurant, the on-site eatery,

weekly meeting of community storytellers called the Liar’s Club.

with plenty of time left to roam the shelves.

The group gathers in the store and members take turns telling

10675 Old Highway 40 • 573-254-3311 • Cranes-Country-Store.com

Greasy Creek General Store BUFFALO See y’all at the store!

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COURTESY KARL KISCHEL, GREASY CREEK

Family owned and operated

since

the charm of an old-fashioned gener-

2010, Greasy Creek General Store is a

al store with its fresh produce selection,

The storekeepers stay involved in the

re-created blast from the past that keeps

front porch and rocking chair atmosphere,

community with events and history cele-

locals and visitors alike coming back for

and simple rustic décor. Visitors will find

brations. The Fall Festival Craft Show hap-

more. Dan Bush, patriarch of the family in

spring and summer produce grown by

pens the first weekend of October each

charge of Greasy Creek, says they strive

Mennonites from Lead Mine and local

year, and the 1800s Day Spring Festival

to maintain an old-time general store

handmade items, including a large variety

kicks off in mid-April.

theme, one “that is woven into our coun-

of scented soaps, pottery, woodcarvings,

5 Ozark Trail • 417-345-0616

try’s fiber, especially in the rich historical

nineteenth-century clothing, and black-

area of the Missouri Ozark Mountains.”

smith items.

Local lore claims this area got its name

The Bushes host several hands-on

when a bacon-filled wagon spilled its car-

workshops that teach guests blacksmith-

go into the creek along the road that was

ing, leather tooling, and stained glass-

the first wagon trail out of Buffalo.

work, among other skills. “Our hearts are

Located just two miles east of Buffalo

into keeping the old ways, crafts, tradi-

on state Route 32, Greasy Creek preserves

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Old Village Mercantile CALEDONIA The Candy Store

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An antique store and old-time candy store

all in one, Old

Village Mercantile in Caledonia is a store worth exploring. This shop opened in 1909, although its history traces much further back.

In the 1800s, Caledonia had four general stores, a hardware store, a stagecoach inn, and a blacksmith shop. Old Village housed the post office within, as well as two rooms for lodging upstairs.

The building burned down at the turn of the twentieth century; rebuilt in 1909, it has remained the same ever since, still sporting

James Country Mercantile

a detailed storefront design. The store is now a shining gem in the local national historic district, which altogether holds thirty-three

LIBERTY Come live the history

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homes and businesses.

According to its owners, Old Village is one of those rare establishments of the past, preserved for today’s customers to experi-

Established in 1985 by Del and Jean Warren,

ence. The store stays true to the tradition of serving as the central

James

Country Mercantile offers guests an entirely different kind of

meeting, shopping, and trading spot in the community. These days,

Missouri historic shopping experience. Specializing in historic

locals refer to Old Village as simply The Candy Store. The shelves

garb, the Warrens have one main purpose: “We outfit the 1800s

are packed with more than six hundred varieties of old-fashioned

living historian from head to foot, outside and underneath!”

candy—classics such as malt balls, rock candy, and lollipops—plus

Del used to travel around the Midwest to show off his gun-

a wide variety of local Amish fudge in more than twenty-four fla-

smithing skills and sell wares from various eras. After a few years,

vors. The store sells bulk food and locally made goods such as

his interest moved toward Civil War-era goods and services,

jams, jellies, and candles, too.

which led to a retail storefront opening in 1996. The Warrens set

Visit Old Village for historical insight and delicious candies, and

up shop in the original Old Town Liberty area. With the help of a

stay for the on-site antique gallery, coffee bar, and soda fountain.

local reenactor and several seamstresses, authentic Civil War-era

219 South State Highway 21 • 573-799-3907

uniforms and clothing became a successful selling point.

OldVillageMercantile.com

James Country Mercantile goes beyond historically outfitting guests who want to fine-tune their impressions with authenticity.

“Consulting is wide and varied—style of clothing or accessories, fabric that is correct in design and color, etiquette and manners, etc.” Jean says. The store also sells firearms, tinware, buttons, and the like, ensuring each little detail of the journey into the past is complete.

The Warrens serve people seeking a wide range of items, from outfitting families for a Midwest regional rendezvous to helping attendants of the Western Writers of America conference. “We’ve recently worked with cowboy action shooters getting ready to attend the Grand Army of the Frontier Annual Muster and hosted a tour for special education students from North Kansas City,” says Jean.

111 North Main • 816-781-9473 • JamesCountry.com

COURTESY OLD VILLAGE MERCANTILE, JAMES COUNTRY MERCANTILE

customers; Del and Jean also work as historical consultants for

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Troy Mills Country Store

KIRKSVILLE Rural convenience and friendly faces

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Boasting a history that traces back to the 1940s, Troy

store lot. Jaime Janes takes the tradition of community care

Mills Country Store is a rural Kirksville mom-and-pop shop

seriously, a mantle she assumed after taking over the store in

that has been attracting a steady crowd of locals and out-

2014 from original owners Bob and Lois Lambert.

of-towners for more than seventy-five years. As the last stop

When Bob first started out in business, he ran a car lot as

between Kirksville and Brookfield for gas and general store

a local auctioneer; the spot grew into a filling station before

goodies, Troy Mills is always bustling.

he knew it. Bob and his workers offered full service, pumping

Way back when, the area featured an old brick factory mill on Route 11. The tiny community was called Troy

gas, cleaning the windshield, checking the battery and tires, all the while customers were inside shopping.

Mills, home to a dentist, doctor, and post office. The railroad

Bob and Lois each have at least a hundred funny stories

development in what is now Kirksville made this community all

about local characters who patronized the store over the years.

but obsolete, with the lone survivor Troy Mills Country Store.

“That’s the pretty part about a country store,” Bob says. “There

Rustic local signs, freshly sliced deli sandwiches, and

is so much history and so much community involvement.”

modern grab-and-go snacks, gas pumps, even on-site apart-

23284 State Route H • 660-627-5511

ments and the car shop greet shoppers upon entering the

Facebook.com/troymillscountrystore

Bucksnort Trading Company ARROW ROCK A few steps back in time

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KATH TEOLI, COURTESY TROY MILLS COUNTRY STORE

A step away

from the traditional gen-

store also carries products and cultural

eral store of Missouri’s past and a step

items produced by American Indians and

toward originality, Bucksnort Trading

a wide variety of internationally produced

Company is dedicated to the turn-of-the-

fair-trade goods. The authentic turquoise

century era. It caters to historic clothing,

and silver jewelry is a bestseller, though

crafts, gifts, and living history items from

the wide selection of tribal music isn’t far

or when alarmed and as a tribute to the

the 1890s. The spot is popular with reen-

behind. “We may have the best selection

nineteenth-century Texas trading post by

actors, history lovers, and anyone who

of Native American music in the state,”

the same name on the Brazos River.

delights in finding trinkets and treasures.

says owner Gerald Cunningham.

As the owners of a historical outfitter,

At Bucksnort, browse a wide range

Gerald and his wife, Connie, founded

the Cunninghams take part in many local

of products, including Victorian la-

the store in nearby Blackwater in 2007

and statewide reenactment days, typical-

dies’ clothing, men’s Old West clothing,

and moved it to Arrow Rock in 2015. The

ly attending about six a year.

Western and Southwestern textiles, rugs,

Cunninghams named their venture after

802 Main Street • 660-837-3224

baskets, blankets, soaps, and lotions. The

the snorting noise deer make during rut

VisitArrowRock.com/Bucksnort

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Before television fans were consumed with the question “Who shot JR?” there was The Fugitive.

The popular 1960s TV show aired its series finale on August 29, 1967, as more than 78 million people tuned in to watch Dr. Richard Kimble finally prove he was wrongly convicted of murdering his wife. The second installment of the two-part episode “The Judgment” was the most-watched show in television history, a record that held for thirteen years. Missouri native Jacqueline Scott was there, and the record held until the answer to the Dallas cliffhanger nudged it out in 1980.

Jacqueline Scott

Half a century later, Jacqueline has fond memories of

letter he received from Harry S. Truman, her father even-

those episodes and her time on the set.

tually was appointed superintendent of maintenance and

“I can’t believe it was fifty years ago,” she says, add-

construction at Camp Crowder in Newton County.

ing that she really shouldn’t be so surprised. “I had my

The Scott family settled there in Neosho for

son, Andrew, there on the set with me, and he turns

Jacqueline’s high school years. “It might be the county’s

fifty this year.”

most populous city now, but back then it was a real tiny

As a recurring character, Jacqueline appeared as

place,” she recalls.

Jacqueline with David Janssen in The Fugitive

sodes of The Fugitive, which TV Guide ranked number

L O V E LY L I F E I N N E O S H O

36 on its 2002 list of the 50 Greatest Shows of All Time.

Neosho grew along with the adjacent military camp.

She credits the program’s enduring appeal to the

During World War II, Camp Crowder encompassed about

actor who played Kimble, the late David Janssen. “Oh,

1,600 buildings on 66,000 acres. Through the war years,

there’s no doubt about it in my mind; it was all because

the camp’s average population was about 45,000, includ-

of David,” she says.

ing the largest group of Women’s Army Corps personnel

With more than one hundred roles to her credit, the

in the military. “I think that’s why I wasn’t afraid to head to

eighty-five-year-old veteran of stage, screen, and televi-

New York to become an actress,” Jacqueline notes. “I was

sion has enjoyed a solid career. She last appeared before

used to crowds and people talking to me.”

a nationwide audience in a memorable 2012 Super Bowl

Jacqueline says she “had a lovely life in Neosho and

ad for Doritos as an elderly, wheelchair-bound woman

made many wonderful friends” with whom she still keeps

who slings her grandson in his swing to grab a bag of

in touch. “And I loved my teachers in high school,” she

Doritos chips from a taunting youngster.

recalls. “I was on the high school cheerleading squad. It

Born in Sikeston, in Scott County ironically, Jacqueline

The popular 2012 Super Bowl commercial

was a very sweet time for me.”

attended fifteen different elementary schools because

She harbors no resentment from her vagabond ear-

her father worked for the Missouri Highway Department.

ly years before her family settled in Neosho. “We were

She says that, largely on the strength of a complimentary

always picking up and moving, and that’s just the way it

STORY Douglas J. Gladstone

COURTESY JACQUELINE SCOTT

Richard Kimble’s sister Donna Kimble Taft in four epi-

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A C T R E S S

JACQUELINE SCOTT C E L E B R A T E S

H E R

S H O W - M E

R O O T S .

COURTESY JACQUELINE SCOTT

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A Word On Gunsmoke was,” she says. “And anyway, my mother always told

including episodes of Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Have Gun

me that, ‘Children will be fine as long as they know

– Will Travel, Bat Masterson, Laramie, Guns of Will

they are loved.’ And I was.”

Sonnett, How the West Was Won, Sheriff of Cochise, and Zane Grey Theater, among others. Her western

B E L I E VA B L E C H A R A C T E R S

movie credits include the classic Firecreek, starring

Jacqueline called upon her Missouri roots to bring

Jimmy Stewart and Henry Fonda, and Death of a

authenticity to her acting roles. Rick Armstrong,

Gunfighter with Richard Widmark.

who writes the “Classic Film & TV Café” blog, says

On the movie set in 1967, life imitated art. Pregnant

Jacqueline Scott was always in demand as an actress

in real life with her son Andrew during the filming of

because “she projected a natural quality that enabled

Firecreek, in which she played Jimmy Stewart’s preg-

her to convincingly portray any kind of character, from

nant wife, Jacqueline remembers a hectic last week

a suspicious suspect in Perry Mason (in which she ap-

of filming in which she wrapped the production on

peared in three episodes) to Dr. Richard Kimble’s car-

Monday, moved into her current Laurel Canyon home

Jacqueline’s considerable work in the western genre included eight episodes of Gunsmoke.

ing sister in The Fugitive.”

in Los Angeles on Friday, and gave birth to Andrew the

“I loved everybody on that set,” she

next day, on Saturday.

told entertainment producer Rob Word in

“The producers fell behind in shooting the movie

May 2014, when she appeared at the Autry

Fugitive. “She brought a lot of empathy and warmth, as

but my pregnancy didn’t,” she jokes. “Except for all the

Museum of the American West in Los Angeles

well as a down-home, Midwestern quality to the role,”

boxes I was moving around, it wasn’t that bad.”

for one of the producer’s A Word on Westerns.

book, The Fugitive Recaptured, is widely considered

RESIDUALS

Chester Goode on the iconic show before

the seminal work about the classic TV show. “She cre-

Jacqueline met her husband, playwright Gene

starring in his own hit program, McCloud,

ated this beautifully sympathetic portrayal of a sister

Lesser, in 1957 while filming her debut motion picture,

Jacqueline fondly remembers a man whose

who wholeheartedly believed in her brother and who

Macabre. They celebrated their 59th wedding anni-

middle name might as well have been levi-

only wanted to help him.”

versary February 2. Besides Andrew, a musician, the

ty. “I couldn’t work with him,” she told Word,

couple has two granddaughters, Valerie and Arianna,

“because he was just so funny.”

says radio host and author Ed Robertson, whose 1993

Early in her career, a line from the 1957 Broadway production of Inherit the Wind may have been a por-

Of the late Dennis Weaver, who played

daughters of their late son, Devin, who died in 2003.

She later appeared as Dennis Weaver’s

tent of acting roles to come. Jacqueline’s character,

The actress is taking it easy these days, though

wife in the Steven Spielberg TV movie, Duel.

Rachel Brown, tells Tony Randall’s H. L. Mencken-like

she still auditions for commercials once in awhile. The

Jacqueline had similarly kind remarks

journalist, “You couldn’t understand … ordinary people

residuals she receives from the 2012 Super Bowl

for the late actors who portrayed Festus

like us.” She says someone once recognized her as

Doritos commercial make the wait between acting

Haggen (Ken Curtis) and Doc Adams

an actress who usually played homemakers “by telling

gigs more than tolerable, she says.

(Milburn Stone). “Ken was a sweet, sweet

me I ‘was the lady who played all those talking aprons.’

“Working with Jacqueline Scott on ‘Sling Baby’ was

man,” she recalls. “I got to be his girlfriend

“And a director I used to work for said I was ‘very

both an honor and a delight,” says Kevin T. Willson,

on the show, and it was one of the great mo-

good at playing sad, pitiful people without appearing

who directed the commercial. “She is an incredibly tal-

ments of my life.”

sad,’ ” she says good-naturedly.

ented actress and a wonderful human being.”

“Hollywood always tends to typecast you,” she

The thirty-second commercial was rated the most

says. “I don’t know, maybe the casting directors felt

memorable Super Bowl ad of 2012 by Nielsen and

that because I had grown up around farms and chick-

deemed the top ad of the 2012 Super Bowl by USA

ens when I was three, four, and five years old, I’d be

Today Ad Meter.

good for westerns.”

Jacqueline appeared in many westerns—both on television and the silver screen—in the ’50s and ’60s,

“That spot is like the Energizer Bunny,” Jacqueline says, laughing. “It just goes on and on.”

So, too, does Jacqueline Scott.

Jacqueline reserved her greatest praise for the late James Arness, who played Marshal Matt Dillon.

“Jim didn’t like to argue,” she explained to Word. “So if he didn’t like something, or didn’t like anyone, he’d just leave the set.

You couldn’t find him. And when things were finally to his liking, he’d come back.”

COURTESY JACQUELINE SCOTT

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MUSINGS ON LIFE

“i first began to fear the Quaker when he winked at me.”

Quaking

in My Boots

By Ron Marr

The sight of a clown strikes terror into

I can accurately trace the origins of

possibilities, I cannot completely dismiss

the hearts of otherwise well-grounded

my psychological aversion. If you were

the idea that the Quaker threw a sly and

individuals. Countless of our fellows—

around in the early ’60s, the slogan

salacious wink in my direction. Thus,

usually sane as a moderately sober

of the Quaker commercials is burned

I’m adopting the Hamlet gambit, in that,

judge—suffer the tingling horrors when

into your brain. The screen sudden-

“There are more things in heaven and

confronted with a list that includes

ly filled with the malefic visage of the

earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your

snakes, spiders, heights, the indoors, the

Quaker man, and a booming, baritone

philosophy.”

outdoors, Elon Musk, and the number

voice-over rang out, “Nothing is better

Just to be clear, I’ve nothing against

13. According to the National Institute of

for THEE, than ME.” The memory still

members of the Quaker sect (a.k.a. The

Mental Health, phobias seriously impact

weirds me out, as if breakfast was to

Religious Society of Friends). They’re

at least 19.2 million Americans.

be undertaken as a solemn and sacred

an admirable lot, known for their antip-

ritual involving fire, brimstone, and oat-

athy toward war, slavery, and violence.

based transubstantiation.

They’ve nothing to do with the firm that

nance when confronted by that macabre and ominous Quaker, he of the oats box. I’ve long been perplexed by a ce-

RON MARR OATMEAL EATER

But, I digress. I first began to fear the Quaker when he winked at me.

uses their name and is owned by Pepsi.

Richard Nixon was born a Quaker (may-

real company choosing as a mascot the

I won’t swear that this actually hap-

be that’s a bad example), as was Annie

sinister image of a guy who looks like he

pened, but I will swear that my four-

Oakley, Daniel Boone, James Dean,

just stepped out of one of those intermi-

year-old self believed it happened.

and songstress Bonnie Raitt.

nable M. Night Shyamalan-a-ding-dong

The fifty-seven-year-old version of me

Truth be known, my tolerance is so

flicks. He’s got a serious Children of the

doesn’t harbor an absolute conviction

all-embracing that, at this very moment,

Corn meets Cotton Mather vibe, and I

that a demonic presence once inhab-

a tub of Quaker oats resides in my

envision his daily to-do list begins with:

ited a tub of oats, but that’s because

freezer. I regularly consume oatmeal as

1. Arise and consume my healthy and

I’m of a mind that malignant spirits opt

a part of my morning repast, but I make

delicious steel-cut Quaker oats.

to possess colorful cereals with a high

a point of averting my gaze from the

2. Starch the humongous brim of the

sugar content. They likely make a bee-

leering phantasm adorning the label.

gargantuan hat resting atop my

line for the Lucky Charms leprechaun

Better safe than sorry; that’s my motto.

elephantine head.

or the vampiric Count Chocula.

3. Burn some witches.

That said, because I try not to negate

Don’t even get me stated on Little Debbie or the Jolly Green Giant.

ANDREW BARTON

Me? I experience a wave of repug-

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“Mom,” I asked, my voice quivering over the word. “What do you remember about the day I was born?”

Happy Birthday to Me!

By Lorry Myers When September rolled around, my

ed a statement of earnings from the

My mother seemed to have her facts

husband was in a quandary over which

Social Security Administration. The paper-

in order, right down to the minute of my

day was my real birthday. Which date was

work was simple—name, address, Social

birth and how much I weighed. I handed

right? Randy wasn’t about to ask.

Security number, and birth date. I mailed

her my birth certificate and pointed out

On my birth certificate birth date,

the form, then forgot about it.

the date. My mother’s eyes grew wide

Randy had a present for me, and I thought

A month later, I received a phone call

as she read and then re-read her fourth

how sweet he was to give me a birthday

informing me that: a) I had provided false

child’s birth certificate, apparently for the

gift in celebration of the wrong date. Then

information on a government form, which,

first time. Only one single fact on my birth

when my correct birth date followed, my

by the way, is a felony; or b) I had made

certificate matched my mother’s memo-

mother threw my official birthday party.

an error because the birth date on my re-

ries—the month.

Everyone there had a gift for me.

quest didn’t match the date on the official

The month of September.

Everyone but my husband.

government record. I repeated my birth

“Ridiculous!” Mom declared. “We

The next year on the wrong birth date

date to the overly serious caller, who in-

know who you are; this is a clerical error.”

in September, my mother brought over a

But what if this is more than that? What

birthday cake in remembrance of the old

if my parents brought the wrong baby

me. Randy panicked thinking he’d once

home from the hospital? What if who I am

again missed my birthday.

formed me that date was wrong.

When I protested, I was sternly advised to check my birth certificate.

After a frantic search, I finally found my birth certificate. According to that

is not who I really am? What if someone else out there is me? I had to find out.

“Which day in September is it?” Randy wailed, running his hands through his hair.

official document, the September date

I started with the county hospital in

I celebrate my birth was not really

Missouri where I was born, and then con-

the September after that and every

my birth date. I grabbed my keys and

tacted the doctor’s office. I managed to

September since, my never-certain hus-

drove to my mother’s house, thinking

convince both to find the hospital file and

band gives me two birthday gifts on two

all kinds of crazy things. When I walked

birth record that would prove when I was

different dates just to make sure he is cov-

into her house, I didn’t waste any time.

born—whoever I am.

ered. Randy remains ever uncertain which

“Mom,” I asked, my voice quivering LORRY MYERS BIRTHDAY GIRL

about the day I was born?”

over the word. “What do you remember

Finally we had proof; Mom was right, and the birth certificate was wrong.

So,

the

next

September

and

date is the official date, and quite frankly, I don’t see any good reason to change.

ANDREW BARTON

The whole thing started when I request-

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What’s on the Mizzou Training Table?

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Fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy side dishes are always available at the dining hall, but the athletes must provide the discipline to choose them.

Then the powerful whiff of bacon hits, and it all feels normal again.

Sells Family Athletic Dining Hall is the formal title of what’s often called “the training table,” a sports term for a table full of healthy food options. But calling Sells “the training table” doesn’t capture what happens here.

This might be the most unusual dining facility in the entire state. Sells is part dining hall, part banquet hall, part study hall, part social club, and part recruiting tool. It is partially responsible—in a subtle but significant way—for the performance of Mizzou athletic teams. Since Sells opened ten years ago, the players whose photographs adorn the hallway wall are pictured, in part, because of

Omelet and sandwich stations provide made-to-order meals for the student athletes.

what they ate here.

Stephen Evans, head chef for Missouri Athletics, holds a stainless steel bowl with his left hand. His right hand, sheathed in a plastic glove, mixes mango, corn, and spices for a salsa to top the trout on the lunch menu. Trout with mango salsa … it’s a safe bet that few university dining halls in America offer such a dish, today or any day.

Stephen began his culinary career as a dishwasher at a restaurant in his hometown of Las Cruces, New Mexico.

He spent four years in the Navy and cooked for hundreds of sailors aboard the USS La Salle, a command ship that carried as many as seven hundred people.

He says cooking for athletes and cooking for sailors is about the same, with one big difference—the Mizzou Athletics Training Complex (which houses the dining hall) never gets rocked by waves. When Stephen steps outside, he sees Faurot Field, not the endless rolling sea.

“The kitchen is always the backbone of the ship; it’s the same way for the sports teams,” he says. “They’re our soldiers. They go out and fight for us.”

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“The kitchen is always the backbone of the ship; it’s the same way for the sports teams.”

A Navy chef before he moved to the Mizzou Athletics dining hall, Stephen Evans cooks every week for hundreds of his friends. as if he were cooking for a family gathering, albeit an

Still, he dabbles in dishes on the fringes of spicy, and

enormous one, every single day. During the school year,

if an athlete requests something new, he’ll do his best to

his kitchen prepares one thousand meals a day and is

make it. He laughs as he tells of a time a volleyball play-

open six or seven days a week; it drops to about half that

er made a specific request for gumbo and cornbread. He

output during the summer and is closed on weekends. “I

made it for her … on a day she was traveling for a game,

always say, I go to work and just make dinner for me and

so she didn’t get to eat it.

five hundred of my friends,” he explains.

When the athletes accept a new item, he adds it to

Stephen has an eclectic food background. He grew up

the rotation. Take this common afternoon snack: turkey

in New Mexico, where virtually every recipe calls for green

burgers. The treat is a staple of his menu and one of the

chilies. In the Navy, he was stationed in Italy, an ideal spot

more popular recurring items. Per the National Collegiate

for someone who dreams of cooking for a living. He re-

Athletic Association regulations, food served in the morn-

cently traveled to Thailand, where he ate frog skin, boiled

ing is a “morning snack,” and food served after that is an

pork blood, and durian (a.k.a. the world’s stinkiest fruit).

“afternoon snack.”

If it were up to him, he would offer spicier food on the

As one of his employees cooks thirty turkey burgers at

menu. But he recognizes two facts: one, not everyone is

a time on a grill in the center of the kitchen, Stephen sits

as adventurous in eating as he is; and two, though Mizzou

at his desk at the far end to order food. The biggest chal-

attracts student athletes from around the world, Columbia

lenges he and dining hall manager Jeff Melegrito face on

still sits squarely in the heart of the Midwest, so he errs on

a day-to-day basis are the unexpected issues that come

the side of meat and potatoes in the dining hall and leaves

up with an operation of this size and scope. Planning for,

the boiled pork blood for his personal life.

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program takes an immense amount of time, and Evans and his team have it down to a science—or at least, as near as they can get to a science, given the unpredictable nature of deliveries. “It’s like grocery shopping for six hundred people,” Stephen says. “You never know what

The dining hall features color-coded signs advising athletes Go, Slow, or Whoa for different menu selections.

everybody’s going to want on a given day.”

The menus are prepared a month in advance and run on three-week cycles. Stephen orders food for a summer Tuesday on Sunday and most of it arrives on Monday.

Tom Otto, a cook who has worked at Sells since the day it opened, comes into the office as Stephen puts in an order. Tom, who gets up at 3:30 AM so food is ready for the 6 AM arrival of football players, reports that as of mid-morning he has cooked forty-five pounds of bacon, which explains the alluring smell that saturates every inch of the place. And all of it will be gone by the time the morning snack is over.

For the afternoon snack, Stephen and his staff cook three hundred turkey burgers, twenty pounds of trout (with mango salsa), and forty-five pounds of chicken wings, which were left over from the previous day. The staff serves those entrées with red velvet cookies, Greek yogurt, regular yogurt, macaroni salad, double bean salad, chicken salad, Caesar salad, plums, honeydew, grapes, blackberries, kiwi, apples, grapefruit, strawberries, corn on the cob, broccoli, and a made-to-order sandwich station. To drink, there are six types of juice, milk, chocolate milk, three flavors of

Jason Saldana cooks thirty turkey burgers at a time and may cook three hundred of the popular afternoon snacks in the summer when fewer students are there.

Gatorade, coffee, tea, and water. Notably missing: soda.

Volume and quality are only part of the story at Sells.

The healthiness of the offerings is inseparable from the dining hall’s overall mission: “We’re an integral piece of the puzzle in preparing our student athletes for success,” Jeff says. The chicken wings, for example, were baked, not fried or breaded. They were gone in less than an hour.

Stephen wheels a cart loaded with recovery drinks through the double doors of the kitchen and across the dining room. His clientele are student athletes—all young and in good shape. Even the coaches who pop in are almost uniformly fit and trim. “I’m a big dude,” says the broad-shouldered, six-foot-four chef. “When I have to look

Chris Harrison tailors an omelet with the exact ingredients requested by an athlete. Some athletes need to gain weight while others may need to lose.

up to the players, it’s like, ‘Dang, you’re huge.’ ” For example, Yasir Duront, an offensive lineman on the football team, is listed at six feet seven inches tall and 340 pounds, and fellow lineman Tyler Howell is sixfeet-eight, 330. They share space with gymnasts Allison Bower, Gabrielle Gottula, and Kennedi Harris, all of whom

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are listed as five feet zero inches tall.

stay hydrated. Mizzou’s nutrition-

Despite the differences in body size, the same basic

ists use an advisory sign system;

rules about nutrition apply to all the athletes. When stu-

the food is labeled accordingly with

dents begin competing at the collegiate level, many dis-

green, yellow, and red signs:

cover they need to eat a lot more than they used to be-

GO (green): Fruits and vegetables

cause they are expending a lot more energy than they did

and lean proteins comprise a

in high school. Roughly 650 student athletes eat at Sells

sizable chunk of every meal for

during the school year, but Stephen prepares enough food for a thousand regular servings because athletes need so much more fuel for workouts, practices, and games.

As Stephen pushes the cart out of the eating area and

every player.

SLOW (yellow): “Sometimes” food includes steak, which is served six times a year.

down the hall, he passes the locker rooms and heads to

WHOA (red): As in, “Whoa, should I eat that?” WHOA

the weight room, where he restocks the snack bar. He

foods are high-calorie, high-fat items that should be

stops by the office of Nici Newquist, a nutrition assistant

eaten rarely and in small amounts. Athletes trying to

and team dietitian primarily serving football players and

gain weight eat more WHOA foods, such as macaroni

athletes in gymnastics, soccer, and baseball. This was

and cheese, lasagna, and most sweet desserts.

Nici’s last summer at Mizzou; she has accepted a position

Nici walks from her office to the dining hall at mealtime

with the New York Jets of the NFL. On the wall of Nici’s office is a whiteboard that bears this message:

to help athletes and answer questions. Her job combines her two passions: “Sports and food have always been a love of mine,” she says. “It’s amazing how something as

Undertrained and fueled you may not finish.

simple as what you put in your body can truly affect what

Overtrained and underfueled you may not start.

you do on the field.”

Trained and fueled you will smash.

The credo summarizes a major reason Sells Dining Hall exists: It can also give athletes a competitive advantage.

Just as the students come in different shapes and sizes, so do their diets.

The dining hall tripled in size after a 2008 expansion and now has 9,200 square feet, though it’s usually only half full in the summer months.

Four members of the women’s college basket-

The dietary requirements vary from sport to sport, po-

Cunningham, and Jordan Roundtree—gather to eat after a morning workout. They eat together at Sells regularly.

ample, the offensive line of the football team might have

Often, they join members of the volleyball team when

one player trying to gain twenty pounds and another try-

their schedules overlap.

ing to lose twenty pounds. Whatever their weight-related

It’s clear the student athletes have absorbed what

goals, the athletes are taught how to reach them by eating

their coaches, trainers, and nutritionists have taught them

properly, and then it’s up to them to have the discipline to

about eating healthy. Rusty Burney, Mizzou’s senior direc-

follow the instructions.

tor of athletic performance, says strength coaches and nu-

“They’re doing way more work here than they ever

tritionists work together to repeat the same “eat healthy”

have before, whether it be on the field, at the weight room,

messages to the athletes over and over again. “Once they

in the classroom. Their schedules are crazy busy—they’re

kind of catch on to those basics, that’s when a lot of them

constantly go-go-go,” Nici says. “They don’t realize how

will be able to individualize what they do and take it fur-

much they actually need for their bodies. So we talk about

ther, to gain lean muscle or lose body fat,” Rusty says.

(help) your performance?’ ” Nici teaches athletes to eat more, eat more often, and

The Sells Family Athletic Dining Hall can seat about 260 athletes at a time, but they don’t all come at the same time. The hall is less crowded during the summer.

ball team—Hannah Schuchts, Jordan Frericks, Sophie

sition to position, and athlete to athlete, Nici says. For ex-

performance—‘How is what you put in your body going to

Stephen Evans says goodbye to Nici Newquist, a nutrition assistant and team dietitian who just took a position with the New York Jets.

Soon, the athletes show improvement on the field.

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higher, they generally perform better.”

The basketball players are proof. Ever hear the old saying about the “freshman fifteen”—a reference to how Dining hall manager Jeff Melegrito oversees budgets and personnel and has overall responsibility for the dining hall. He and chef Stephen Evans work closely together.

many pounds first-year college students gain from stuffing themselves full of junk food? Jordan Frericks says for athletes, the “freshman fifteen” more often means fifteen pounds of muscle from a dedication to working out.

She and her teammates learned quickly that when they “cheat” and eat a bad meal, they will pay for it with a bad practice or a bad workout. “We can tell when we aren’t following it,” Hannah says. “You get fatigued easily.”

They say they love Stephen’s cooking, both for the variety and the quality. Taco Tuesdays are a big hit. Sophie says she loves the freshness. Hannah gets the same omelet every day—sausage, cheese, peppers, and onions.

When Jordan tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her knee, she made sure to pile her plate full of fresh blueberries, which are credited with helping the healing process.

Jordan says she sees her visits to the dining hall as just another class: preparation with a lifelong application. When she goes out into the real world, she will bring good eating habits with her, and she credits Stephen, Nici, Rusty, and the rest of the Sells staff for that. “They’re here to care for us,” Jordan adds, “and we really appreciate it.”

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Baked Trout with Mango Salsa

Baked Trout with Mango Salsa Adapted from a recipe

by Chef Stephen Evans Serves about 8

(allowing half a fillet per person)

4 to 5 butterflied trout fillets 2 tablespoons clarified butter 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil FOR THE RUB 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons pepper 2 teaspoons parsley flakes

FOR THE SALSA 2 medium-sized mangoes, diced ½ cup red onion, diced ½ cup red or green pepper, diced 1 medium-sized tomato, diced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon honey Dash of Tabasco sauce, or more to taste Salt to taste

1. Lay the fillets on a sheet pan.

2. Combine clarified butter and extravirgin olive oil, and brush it on the trout.

3. Combine all of the ingredients for the rub, and spread it evenly on the fillets.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when poked with a fork.

Traditional Meatloaf with Green Chili Mashed Potatoes

5. While the trout is baking, combine the salsa ingredients in a bowl.

6. Top the trout with the salsa just before serving.

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Green Chili Mashed Potatoes Adapted from a recipe by Chef Stephen Evans

Blueberry Cobbler

Quinoa & Dried Cherry Salad

Serves 8 to 10

2 to 3 pounds potatoes ½ cup boiling water from cooking potatoes ½ stick butter ¼ cup heavy cream 6-ounce can green chilies, diced

2 teaspoons granulated garlic ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes Salt and pepper to taste

1 . Cut the potatoes into chunks and boil until they are soft enough to mash.

Reserve ½ cup of cooking water, and then drain.

2. In a large bowl, mash the potatoes and the rest of the ingredients together, including cooking water.

Blueberry Cobbler

Apricot Chicken Thighs

Adapted from a recipe by Chef Stephen Evans Serves 8 to 10

Traditional Meatloaf

Quinoa & Dried Cherry Salad

Apricot Chicken Thighs

Serves 8 to 10

Serves 8 to 10

Serves 8 to 10

Adapted from a recipe

by Chef Stephen Evans (makes two loaves)

(as an accompaniment)

I N G R E D I E N TS 2 to 3 pounds lean ground beef ¼ cup breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons pepper 2 teaspoons granulated garlic ¼ cup milk ¼ cup celery, diced

Adapted from a recipe

by Chef Stephen Evans

(allowing one thigh per serving)

W ¼ cup onions, diced ¼ cup green or red pepper, diced 1 egg ⅓ cup tomato juice 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Ketchup, to taste for dressing

1. Combine all ingredients except the ketchup in a bowl. Make sure each ingredient is thoroughly incorporated.

2. Prepare two loaf pans with nonstick spray or butter. Dump the ground beef mixture into the pans. Use your hands or a spatula to form each loaf.

2 cups dry quinoa 4 to 5 cups water 1 cube bouillon or equivalent amount of chicken base ½ cup dried cherries ¼ cup walnuts, diced

I N GREDI EN TS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons apple juice 2 teaspoons sugar ¼ cup parsley, chopped Salt to taste

8 to 10 bone-in chicken thighs ¼ cup apricot preserves 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 to 2 shallots, finely diced 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon chicken seasoning Salt and pepper to taste

DI RECT I 1. Pour the quinoa and water into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Add the bouillon cube or chicken base to season the quinoa. The quinoa is done when it is soft and fluffy when stirred with a fork.

2. Spread the cooked quinoa on a sheet pan and chill it in the refrigerator or freezer until it is cool.

3. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

3. Once the quinoa cools, spoon it into a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients.

4. Once the meatloaves have cooled, dress with ketchup. Slice each loaf into desired portions, and then serve.

4 Mix all ingredients thoroughly, and chill until ready to serve.

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by Chef Stephen Evans

1. Lay out the chicken thighs on a sheet pan.

2. Mix the rest of the ingredients to make a glaze, then brush it over the chicken.

3. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.

4. Let the chicken rest for 5 or 10 minutes, then serve with your favorite roasted vegetables.

4 cups blueberries 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 cups flour, in 1-cup measurements ¼ cup coconut oil ¼ cup almonds, diced 2 tablespoons maple syrup

FOR THE CRUMBLE 1 teaspoon cinnamon A pinch or two of salt 1 cup brown sugar 1 stick butter, slightly softened

DI

R E CT I O N S

1. Prepare an 8 x 8 inch baking dish by rubbing it with butter or nonstick cooking spray.

2. Gently stir the blueberries and lemon juice together and place to the side.

3. Mix 1 cup flour, coconut oil, almonds, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Toss the blueberries with the mixture, and then spread in the baking dish.

4. In another bowl, combine the rest of the flour with the brown sugar and butter.

Stir until the mixture begins to form crumbles.

5. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the coated blueberries in the baking dish.

6. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes, or until the blueberry mixture gently bubbles and the top turns golden brown.

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and a wheelchair-accessible fitness machine. Shady Springs Park in St. Peters is another outdoor gym option.

HANNIBAL A total-body fitness system with twentyfour exercise stations combines functional fitness and body-weight training at three skill levels between Hannibal’s Bear Creek Trail and Sodalis Nature Preserve.

COLUMBIA The city now offers four fitness trails with exercise stations at Again Street, AlbertHit the playground this fall and shake

stations on McDonnell Trail in McDonnell

Oakland, and Lions-Stephens Parks, plus

up your workout. Outdoor adult play-

Park, and Ohlendorf West features a

the MLK Jr. Memorial at Battle Garden.

grounds, fitness trails, and calisthenics

one-mile nature trail with exercise equip-

Most of the equipment has been updat-

parks offer a way to refresh your exercise

ment along the way. Conquer other fit-

ed and replaced in the last few years.

routine while enjoying cooler autumn

ness trails at Edmundson City Park, the

weather. Check out some of these play-

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Park in Crestwood, Conway Park in

complete workout.

Creve Coeur, Des Peres Park, Dames

The Calisthenics Park at Tower Grove

Park in O’Fallon, Mort Jacobs Park in

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Park is popular for outdoor workouts.

Overland, and Janet Majerus and Millar

Mill Creek, Hospital Hill, Jarboe, and

Installed in the mid-’70s, the five exer-

Parks in University City.

Carl Miggliazzo Parks feature outdoor

cise stations have been well-maintained in the wooded Victorian park.

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exercise stations. In North Kansas City, Macken Park offers a calisthenics park.

Other metro-area parks with out-

College Meadows Park in Cottleville

Other Kansas City-area parks with fitness

door gyms include Barrett Brothers and

opened in 2015. The three-quarter-mile

equipment include Penn Valley, Theis,

Tilles Parks. There are twelve exercise

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Tower Park, and Swope.

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Many farmers, ranchers, and landowners want to preserve the family farm and their way of life after their death.

Often it is the idea of leaving a legacy to children and grandchildren that is important.

Some landowners want to keep the land from being developed into a suburban neighborhood, shopping mall, or parking lot in the future. Others might have children or family members that make their living working on the farm, and it is important that they are able to continue the farming operation after the death or disability of the principal owner.

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Estate planning for a farm family should include planning for the death of the primary owner(s), but also for a situation in which the owners would become

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The plan might require tough decisions be made, such as who inherits the land, livestock, farm equipment, and other assets. These can be difficult decisions to make and cause people to avoid them completely. Other people might work with professionals to get an estate plan in place but fail to revisit the plan when life circumstances change. Life-changing events happen: marriage, divorce, births, deaths, illnesses, bankruptcies, lawsuits, job changes, and relocations. In addition, there are often changes in the tax laws that affect an estate plan. When these changes take place, the estate plan needs to be reviewed to make sure it still works for all parties involved.

Many times, landowners use beneficiary designations such as Payable on Death (POD), Transfer on Death (TOD) or beneficiary deeds. Others add family members as joint owners of their assets.

Doing this can sometimes result in unintended owners, unequal inheritances, and family quarrels. In addition, outright distributions might not be protected from creditors, divorce, or lawsuits. Using business entities such as corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies

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Farmers and landowners should also pay close attention to changing estate tax legislation as well as current land values.

Some owners do not consider the effect of probate fees and estate taxes on the value of their assets at death. Everyone has heard the horror stories of family farms being sold off so the heirs could pay the taxes that were due. Fortunately, many farmers today are not affected by estate taxes, but it is important to be aware of the current exemption amounts and have a plan to pay those expenses if one has an estate that could possibly be exposed to these liabilities.

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September 2017

EV E N T S , F E S T I VAL S

Knox County Corn Fest NORTHEAST

Clark County Mule Festival SEPT. 15-17, KAHOKA

Celebrate the diversity of mules at this festival.

Mules will rule at a parade, a jumping show, a costume contest, a pantyCOURTESY STEVEN PINK

hose race, and mule polo.

There is also a trail ride, and camping is available. Clark County Fairgrounds. Call for times. $5. 660-341-4835, ClarkCountyMuleFestival.com

Soybean Festival SEPT. 1-4, LA PLATA

This festival features live music, games, lots of food, and a car show.

Downtown. 6:30-10 PM Fri.; 9 AM-midnight Sat.; 11 AM-midnight Sun.; 7 AM-4 PM Mon. Free. 660-349-5542, VisitKirksville.com

Big River Steampunk Festival SEPT. 2-4, HANNIBAL

Come out and immerse yourself in the Victorian era. Celebrate invention and the elegance and romance of the Wild West and the Gilded Age. Historic Downtown. 7-9 PM Fri.; 10 AM-midnight Sat.; 10 AM-4 PM Sun. Free (except special events). 573-248-1819, BigRiverSteampunkFestival.com 81 /

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SEPT. 8-10, EDINA

There’s lots of fun at this festival, including bingo, live music, a car show, a quilt show, games, dancing, and a variety of food vendors. Downtown Square. 5:30-9 PM Fri.; 8 AM-1 AM Sat.; 9 AM-3 PM Sun. Free. 660-665-3766, VisitKirksville.com

Champ Clark Heritage Festival SEPT. 9, BOWLING GREEN

Celebrate the hometown-famous politician, Champ Clark, with a parade, a pancake breakfast, craft and food vendors, a color run, a car and truck show, the battle of the bands, a children’s carnival, and a pedal tractor pull. Downtown. 7 AM-4 PM. Free (except special events). 573-324-3733, BGChamber.org

Nemo Triathlon SEPT. 10, KIRKSVILLE

You can test your skills at this triathlon

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featuring a 2-mile swim, an 18-mile bike ride, and a 5-mile run. Thousand Hills State Park. 8 AM. $60. 660-6262213, NemoTriathlon.org

Red Barn Arts and Crafts SEPT. 16, KIRKSVILLE

More than 100 booths with fine arts and crafts will be on display and for sale, along with food vendors, music, and live entertainment for the whole family at this festival. Downtown.

9 AM-4 PM. Free. 660-665-0500, KirksvilleArts.com

Harvest Hootenanny SEPT. 22-23, HANNIBAL

There will be a variety of kids’ activities including pony rides and the HOOT HOOT Hustle. Adults can enjoy beer and wine tastings, live bands, a classic car cruise, arts, crafts, and pumpkin carving at this festival. Mark Twain Cave. 6-10:30 PM Fri.; 9 AM-7 PM Sat. $5. 217-779-3100, VisitHannibal.com

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Gladfest

SEPT. 28-OCT. 1, GLADSTONE

Bring the kids out to the Kids Corner, and enjoy a carnival and two nights of concerts. Linden Square. 6-8 5-10

Thurs.;

Fri.; 10

-10

Sat. Sun. noon-4 Mon. Free. 816-436-4523, GladstoneChamber.com

Jesse James Festival

Piccadilly Gala

There will be four classes at this show, with the best of the Outlaws trying to win their championships. NEMO Fairgrounds. 4-10 PM. $15. 660-3423379, VisitKirksville.com

Come out for the carnival, rodeo, arts, crafts, music, and a barbecue contest.

Jesse James Festival Grounds. Call for times. $5 parking. 816-507-5503, JesseJamesFestival.com

This annual ladies’ night out features an upscale catered dinner, fun-filled contests, and the one-of-a-kind live Piccadilly auction. John Knox Village.

6:30-9:30 PM. $60. 816-246-6598, DowntownLS.org

Antique Fair and Flea Market

Fly-In

SEPT. 23, KIRKSVILLE

SEPT. 29-30, KIRKSVILLE

This is a great place to find antiques and collectibles. Come out and spend the weekend with friends and family. Enjoy live music and great food while browsing the ultimate hunting grounds for repurposed finds, artisan creations, and vintage and new items.

9 AM-6 PM Sat. $5. 660-342-3943, MidwestAntiqueFest.com

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SEPT. 8-9, 14-17, KEARNEY

SEPT. 9, LINCOLN

Rock and Gem Festival

Catch breakfast and lunch with pilots and the public. Peruse the planes on display and learn more about aviation.

Municipal Airport OR2. Dawn to 2 PM. Donations accepted. 660-547-3613, LincolnMissouri.com

Stop by this gem, mineral, and jewelry show and swap. City Park.

Call for times. Free. 816-835-2044, LincolnMissouri.com

Old Homes Tour SEPT. 9-10, LEXINGTON

Take a tour of five selected homes with deep history and beautiful layouts. You can also visit the historic Anderson House and battlefield. Throughout town. Call for tour times. $13-$15. 660259-4711, VisitLexingtonMo.com

Cole Camp Fair

Dutch Oven Campfire Cooking

This old-fashioned street fair includes parades, bands, musical entertainment, a carnival, exhibits, games, and a beer garden. Downtown. 9 AM-midnight. Free (except beer garden). 660668-4416, ColeCampMo.com

Learn campfire cooking techniques and how to use a Dutch oven. Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site. 6 PM. 816-759-7313, ext. 1164, MoStateParks.com/park /battle-island-mound-state-historic-site

SEPT. 7-9, COLE CAMP

SEPT. 14, LEE’S SUMMIT

SEPT. 14, BUTLER

SEPT. 15-17, LINCOLN

Civil War Ball SEPT. 16, LEXINGTON

Take part in this Civil War ball where you can wear period costumes. Tour the home and grounds, take dance lessons, and enjoy a cake auction and period entertainment, too. Linwood Lawn. 6-10 PM. $45. 816-838-2550, VisitLexingtonMO.com

Oktoberfest

SEPT. 22-23, LEE’S SUMMIT Enjoy two stages with live entertainment, a biergarten, German meals, a carnival, children’s activities, and handmade arts and crafts at this family-friendly festival. Downtown.

5-11 PM Fri.; 10 AM-11 PM Sat. Free. 816524-2424, LSOktoberfest.com

Apples, Arts, and Antiques SEPT. 23, LEXINGTON

This festival features shopping, an art show, antiques, and lots of apples. Downtown Lexington. Call for times and costs. 660-259-3082, VisitLexingtonMo.com

Kinky Boots

SEPT. 29-OCT. 1, KANSAS CITY This joyous musical, with songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, is a celebration about friendships we discover and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Starlight Theatre. 8 PM. $14-$106. 816-3637827, KCStarlight.com

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Prison Break Race SEPT. 2, JEFFERSON CITY

This 5-plus-mile race is for people 18 years and older. Racers will emerge from the prison’s dungeon, sprint through Housing Unit 4, and run a course of hilly terrain and obstacles.

Missouri State Penitentiary. 7:30-8:30 AM registration; 9-11 AM race. $40 (includes T-shirt, mug shot, and pizza).

573-632-2820, VisitJeffersonCity.com

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Boonslick Folk Festival SEPT. 4, BOONESBORO

See what life was like in a rural settlement in the late 1800s with period dress, traditional music, and old-fashioned crafts. Boone’s Lick State Historic Site. 10 AM-3 PM. Free. 660888-2260, BoonslickTourism.org

Bluegrass and BBQ SEPT. 10, FULTON

Tuesdays on the Trail

This fundraiser will feature

SEPT. 5, ROCHEPORT

Take a tram ride to McBaine with a guide who will talk about the history of the trail and the natural and cultural history along the way. Katy Trail State Park. 10 AM-noon and 1:30-3:30 PM. Free. 660-888-1474, MoStateParks .com/park/katy-trail-state-park

Steam Engine Show

Showgrounds. 8 AM-10 PM. $10 wristband for all four days; $5 Sunday only. 660-888-9412, MRNSEA.com

Artist Showcase SEPT. 8, JEFFERSON CITY

Come out to this beautiful outdoor setting to enjoy art of all kinds. Riverside Park Amphitheater. 6 PM Free. 573635-9199, VisitJeffersonCity.com

Jazzfest and Chalk Art SEPT. 9, JEFFERSON CITY

Enjoy the smooth jazz sounds of four fantastic bands and see chalk artists at work on their creations. Riverside Park Amphitheater. 1-6 PM. Free. 573-6358355, VisitJeffersonCity.com

SEPT. 7-10, BOONVILLE

9th Street Summerfest

This show allows visitors to experience life from the turn of the twentieth century to the mid-1900s. There will be steam and gas threshing, lumber sawing, molasses making, corn husking, and life-skill demonstrations as well as live entertainment and food concessions. Brady

These concerts will feature country artists Eli Young Band and LOCASH on Friday, and Turnpike Troubadours and Charley Crockett on Saturday. Ninth Street outside of The Blue Note. 7 PM. $25-$40 (two-night package). 573-8741944, TheBlueNote.com

SEPT. 15-16, COLUMBIA

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SEPT. 16, CALIFORNIA

This festival has an “Anything Goes” themed parade, more than 100 vendors, a Cars and More show, a barbecue contest, a washer board tournament, a Kids Korner, stage entertainment, and a Figure 8 Scramble.

Main Street and the Moniteau County Fairgrounds. 9 AM-5 PM (Figure 8 Scramble at 5:30 PM with a $5 fee).

Free. 573-796-3040, CalMo.com

Heritage Festival SEPT. 16-17, COLUMBIA

See history come alive with artisans and tradesmen demonstrating their craft. Enjoy entertainment and tour the historic Maplewood Home. Nifong Park. 10 AM-5 PM. Free. 573-874-7460, CoMo.gov/parksandrec

Walk Back in Time SEPT. 23-24, MEXICO

Reenactors representing all areas of history will set up camps. There will be food, music, children’s activities, and candlelight tours. Audrain County Historical Museum Complex. 10 AM5 PM and 6:30-9 PM Sat.; 10 AM-4 PM Sun. Free. 573-581-3910, Audrain.org

Roots N Blues N BBQ SEPT. 29-OCT. 1, COLUMBIA

This festival features more than 30 artists representing the genres of roots, blues, gospel, country, folk, and soul. There will also be barbecue, a

row of food trucks, art installations, and vendors. Stephens Lake Park.

4-11 PM Fri.; 10 AM-11 PM Sat.; 10 AM-9 PM Sun. $50-$125. 573-442-5862, RootsNBluesNBBQ.com

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Missouri River Cleanup SEPT. 16, ST. CHARLES

Turkey Festival

Wurst Making 101 Class

There will be more than 200 vendors with crafts, food, and more. Try your hand at the turkey-calling contest, enjoy the parade, and check out the quilt show. Downtown on Maple Street.

9 AM-5 PM. Free. 573-392-3752, EldonChamber.com

Learn the German tradition of sausage making from Wurstmeister Mike Sloan.

The class includes lunch, a wurst, wine and beer tasting, sausage to take home, and a goody bag. Hermann Wurst Haus. 10 AM and 2 PM. $69. 573486-2266, HermannWurstHaus.com

Race to the Dome

Brewfest

Paddlers can choose two race courses on the Missouri River. This race is a great opportunity for novice paddlers to gain experience. All proceeds will benefit Missouri River Relief.

The finish line is at Wilson’s Serenity Point. 9 AM to between 11 AM and 1 PM. $50 per paddler. 573-443-0292, RaceToTheDome.org

Stop by the Farmers’ Market and sample beers from more than 30 microbreweries. Main Street. 4-9 PM. Free.

636-239-0990, WashMoJaycees.org

SEPT. 30, ELDON

SEPT. 30, JEFFERSON CITY

Quilt Show

SEPT. 30-OCT. 1, MARSHALL The Country Patchwork Quilt Guild show will have 85 to 100 quilts of different techniques, sizes and styles, including art and crazy quilts, on display. There is a raffle for an opportunity quilt. Martin Community Center. 9 AM-5 PM Sat.; 10 AM-5 PM Sun. $5 donation. 660-886-5753, CountryPatchworkQuilters.com

art show. Downtown. 9 AM-8 PM. Free.

636-221-4900, Pacific-Partnership.org

SEPT. 9, HERMANN

SEPT. 9, WASHINGTON

Mosaics

SEPT. 15-17, ST. CHARLES This fine arts show and sale features more than 100 artists, entertainment, a children’s area, and food vendors. Main Street. 4-9 PM Fri.; 11 AM-9 PM Sat.; 11 AM-5 PM Sun. Free.

636-946-7776, StCharlesMosaics.org

Heritage Festival SEPT. 16, PACIFIC

This festival celebrates the town heritage and features an art fair, trolley rides, food, music, games, antique tractors, a talent show, and a children’s

Join Missouri River Relief and help clean up the Big Muddy. Gloves, trash bags, life jackets, T-shirts, water, and lunch are provided. Meet at the Lewis and Clark Boat House. 9 AM-noon.

Free. 573-443-0292, RiverRelief.org

Heritage Festival SEPT. 16-17, CHESTERFIELD

Enjoy this old-fashioned folk festival and learn about traditional nineteenthcentury crafts, play historic games, and take a ride on the hay wagon.

Faust Historic Village. 10 AM-5 PM. $2$5. 314-615-8328, StLouisCo.com

StreetFest

SEPT. 22-23, FERGUSON This festival is known for its great live music and crazy fun events including the Manly Man High Heel Keg Relay and the Girly Girl Combat Wench Relay.

Plaza 501. 5-10 PM Fri.; noon-11 PM Sat. Free (except special events). 314-3244298, FergusonStreetFest.com

Green Fest

SEPT. 23, LEASBURG Watch apple butter making and learn about green products and sustainable living at this event. Onondaga Cave State Park. 10 AM-4 PM. Free. 573-2456576, OnondagaFriends.org

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Cave Cruisers Car Club SEPT. 30, LEASBURG

LouFest

SEPT. 9-10, ST. LOUIS

There are performances on multiple stages, art markets, great food, and a LouKidz area at this music festival.

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Learn what it takes to own and restore some of America’s great vehicles and browse the cars on display. Onondaga Cave State Park. 11 AM-3 PM. Free.

573-522-3760, MoStateParks.com /park/onondaga-cave-state-park

Pumpkinfest

SEPT. 30, MARYLAND HEIGHTS Celebrate pumpkin beers with food, music, and a pumpkin patch. O’Fallon Brewery. 1-5 PM. $35-45. 636-4742337, OFallonBrewery.com

Bennett Spring State Park. 9 AM. Free. 417-532-3925, MoStateParks .com/park/bennett-spring-state-park

Cowan Civic Center. 9 AM-2 PM. Free.

417-588-3256, LebanonMissouri.com

Greek Festival

Hellbender Program

Try Greek entrées and pastries, enjoy music and dancing, and participate in the silent auction. St. Thomas Apostle Orthodox Church.

5-10 PM Fri.; noon-10 PM Sat.; noon3 PM Sun. Free. 417-841-8586, SpringfieldMo.org

Park staff presents a program on the endangered aquatic salamander called the Hellbender. Bennett Spring State Park. 2-2:30 PM. Free. 417532-3925, mostateparks.com/park /bennett-spring-state-park

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Japanese Fall Festival SEPT. 8-10, SPRINGFIELD

Celebrate with artists, performers, martial arts demonstrations, and vendors. Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park. 5-10 PM Fri.; 11 AM-10 PM Sat.; 11 AM-6 PM Sun. $3-$15. 417891-1515, PeaceThroughPeople.org

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Join the park naturalist for a 1.6-mile hike to learn about the prairie ecosystem. Prairie State Park. 10 AM-noon.

Free. 417-843-6711, MoStateParks. com/park/prairie-state-park

Cider Days

SEPT. 16-17, SPRINGFIELD This festival features juried artists and crafters, a scarecrow village, and performance stages. Historic Walnut Street. 10 AM-5 PM. $4. 417-831-6200, CiderDaysOnWalnut.com

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Native Plants in Your Landscape SEPT. 23, JOPLIN

Learn about using native plants for your landscaping and how they benefit birds and other wildlife.

Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center. 9:30-10:30 AM. Donations accepted. 417-782-6287, WildcatGladesAudubon.org

Heritage Reunion SEPT. 23-24, FAIR GROVE

This arts and crafts festival features 300 booths, turn-of-the-century demonstrations, music, food, a parade, a horse and mule obstacle course, and an antique tractor display.

Wommack Mill grounds, the square, and the District Park. 8 AM-6 PM Sat.; 8 AM-4 PM Sun. Free ($5 parking). 417833-3467, FGHPS.org

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Chateau Charmant. 4-7 . Free. $25. Reservations required. 417-767-2233, CharmingCastle.com

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Chamber Rodeo SEPT. 2-3, SALEM

There will be bareback riding, calf roping, and saddle broncs at this rodeo. Dent County Commons. 7:30

. $4-$8,

573-729-6900, SalemMo.com

SOUTH CENTRAL

Haunted River Floats

SEPT. 1-30, (FRI-SAT.), WAYNESVILLE Think haunted house—but from a canoe. Zombies, creepy clowns, and chainsaw massacres are just a few of the frights on this float trip. Ruby’s Landing. First float starts at dark. $25.

Kids younger than 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. 573-337-4305, RubysLanding.com

Railroad Days SEPT. 2, CROCKER

COURTESY THE SALEM NEWS

This heritage festival celebrates the town’s beginnings as a Frisco railroad town. Downtown. 9 AM-9 PM. Free.

573-736-5327, PulaskiCountyUSA.com

Community Park. 3-6:30 PM Wed.; 1-10 PM Thurs.; 9 AM-10 PM Fri.; 9 AM11 PM Sun. Free (except special events).

573-265-6649, StJamesChamber.net

Wahzhazhe SEPT. 8, ROLLA

This classical ballet is the legacy of two famous Osage ballerinas, Maria and Marjorie Tallchief, and is full of the richness of Osage traditional music, dance, and textile arts. Leach Theatre. 7:30 PM. $35-$40. 573-3414111, LeachTheatre.mst.edu

Night Sky

SEPT. 9, EMINENCE There will be telescopes set up to view the stars and the Milky Way. Echo Bluff State Park. 7:30-9 PM. Free.

573-751-1224, MoStateParks.com/park /echo-bluff-state-park

Grape and Fall Festival

Midwest Blue Oval Rally

You can stomp some grapes, play bingo, watch a parade, see the demolition derby, try some wine, and enjoy Colin Nash in concert at this fall festival. Downtown and Nelson Hart

This car show features classic and new cars, and there will be crafts, food, music, and a cruise-in. Downtown Courthouse Square. 8 AM-8 PM. Free.

816-719-5157, SalemMo.com

SEPT. 6-9, ST. JAMES

SEPT. 9-10, SALEM

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ALL AROUND MISSOURI

Cow Days

Battle of Pilot Knob

SEPT. 15-16, DIXON Enter a drawing to win a cow at this family-friendly street festival. Downtown. Noon-11 PM Fri.; 11 AM-11 PM Sat. Free. 573-759-2121, DixonChamberOfCommerce.com

SEPT. 23-24, PILOT KNOB Step back in time and watch the Civil War battle reenactments and visit the en-

Gun and Knife Show

campments. Battle of Pilot

SEPT. 16-17, ST. ROBERT

Knob State Historic Site.

There will be more than 100 tables of guns, knives, archery, and hunting supplies on display and for sale.

Community Center. 9 AM-5 PM Sat.; 9 AM-3 PM Sun. $5 for both days. 573443-6507, PulaskiCountyUSA.com

8

-4

. Free. 573-546-

3454, BattleOfPilotKnob.org

Fall Bluegrass Festival SEPT. 21-23, WEST PLAINS

This Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association festival features Red Bridge, Murphy Brothers, Curb Appeal, Poe Annua, Rural Roots, Jimmy Allison & The Ozark Ramblers. There are concessions and camping available.

HOBA Bluegrass Park. Showtimes 7-11 PM Thurs.-Sat. and 1:303 PM Sat. $5-$25. 888-256-8835, HOBABluegrass.wix.com/home

Pioneer Day Festival Learn all about the pioneering spirit of the area’s settlers with an antique wagon, tractor, and car show, demonstrations, a pinewood derby, a strongest pioneer contest, great music, and food. Downtown. 6:30 AM-5 PM. Free. MountainViewMo.com

Oktoberfest SEPT. 30, ROLLA

Taste samples from breweries and wineries, listen to live music, and enjoy the selections from the food vendors. Public House Brewing Company.

1-6 PM (VIP 1-2 PM). $25-$40. 573-2613338, PublicBrewingCompany.com

SOUTHEAST

Alumni Labor Day Homecoming SEPT. 1-2, GIDEON

Join the folks from Gideon for a fish fry, a Miss Gideon contest, an alumni dinner, craft booths, and breakfast.

Throughout town. 4-6 PM Fri.; 7 AM6 PM Sat. Free, except some events.

537-625-0475, GideonAlumni.org

Old Mines Open House SEPT. 9, PARK HILLS

You can visit the mining and mineral museum and learn from special guests including retired miners, millmen, and lead-company workers. Missouri Mines State Historic Site. 9 AM-4 PM. Free. 573431-6226, MoStateParks.com/park/ missouri-mines-state-historic-site

Fall Into Arts Festival SEPT. 9-10, KENNETT

This festival has local artists and crafters, live music, theatrical performances, activity zones, a film festival, and a variety of food. Downtown Courthouse Square. 8 AM-7 PM. Free.

573-344-4223, KAFTA.org

River Tales Car Show SEPT. 17, CAPE GIRARDEAU

Don't miss seeing hundreds of classic cars and get in on the Pin-up Contest.

Historic Downtown. 9 AM-4 PM. Free.

573-335-1631, RiverCityRodders.com

Stoddard County Fair

Reynolds County Fair

There will be a parade, a carnival, a wide variety of food vendors, a tractor pull, and many different kinds of entertainment at this fair. Stoddard County Fairgrounds. 6-9 PM (parade 5:30 PM Tues.). Costs vary. 573-6247458, StoddardCountyFair.com

This authentic county fair features team roping, four-wheeler events, mud runs, a 4-H show, entertainment, exhibits, rides, games, crafts, and contests. Reynolds County Fairgrounds.

5-9 PM Thurs.; 9 AM-9 PM Fri.-Sat. Ticket prices vary (free on Thurs.).

573-663-3184, EllingtonMo.com

SEPT. 19-23, DEXTER

Festival and Car Show SEPT. 24, ZELL

Enjoy a chicken and ham dinner, play games, shop at the vendors, and check out the classic and antique cars and the antique tractors at this family-friendly event. St. Joseph Zell Parish grounds. 10 AM-6 PM. Free (except dinner and special events). 573883-348, VisitSteGen.com

Delta Fair

SEPT. 26-30, KENNETT The fair boasts a parade, a beauty contest, livestock auctions, 4-H exhibits, a musical, a tractor pull, a demolition derby, and a carnival.

Delta Fairgrounds. 5-11 PM Mon.-Fri.; noon-11 PM Sat. $3-$4. 573-888-2488, DeltaFairFun.com

SEPT. 28-30, REDFORD

Iron Horse Festival SEPT. 29-30, POPLAR BLUFF

Celebrate the city’s rich history with a kick-off party on Friday featuring a car cruise-in, entertainment, and food vendors. The next day’s festivities include an arts and crafts fair, a dog show, food vendors, a rubber duck race, and demonstrations by Delta Waterfowl. Downtown District. 5-8 PM Fri.; 10 AM-4 PM Sat. Free. 573-7122171, DowntownPoplarBluff.org

Pinta and Niña

SEPT. 29-OCT. 2, CAPE GIRARDEAU Take a tour of the replicas of Columbus’s ships the Pinta and the Niña. Riverfront Park. 9 AM-6 PM. $5-$8. 573-335-1631, VisitCape.com

COURTESY TYLER SAPPINGTON AND FRIENDS OF FT. DAVIDSON

SEPT. 30, MOUNTAIN VIEW

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NORTHWEST

Cold-Blooded Animals SEPT. 2, TRENTON

During this program, park staff will talk all about reptiles, amphibians, and fish that are found in the park. Crowder State Park. 9-10 PM. Free. 660-359-6473, MoStateParks .com/park/crowder-state-park

Coleman Hawkins Festival

Southside Fall Festival

3-10 PM Sat. Free. 816-558-0325, ColemanHawkins.org

Band Day

Country Harvest Festival

Watch street and field marching band competitions and visit the vendors.

Square and school district campus.

8 AM-9 PM. Free. 660-542-0922, CarrolltonMo.org

See the grand parade.

Old Time Harvest Days

and Hyde Park Avenue.

SEPT. 23-24, CHILLICOTHE

5-10

There will be displays of antique and garden tractors, activities, demonstrations, and competitions at this festival. Litton Fairgrounds. Call for times and costs.

660-359-7333, LivCoSteamAndGas.com

Sat.; 11

SEPT. 14-17, MAYSVILLE

This festival includes a parade, a scarecrow contest, an art show, games, a 5K run/walk, a family lookalike contest, dancers, pumpkin bowling, a concert, and a garden tractor pull. Main Street. 6-9 PM Thurs.; 6-10 PM Fri.; 6:30 AM-11 PM; Sun. 11 AM-until finished pulling. Free (except special events). 816-419-5933, MaysvilleCountryHarvest.com

SEPT. 23, CARROLLTON

SEPT. 8-9, ST. JOSEPH

Night at the Museum

Six blues bands come together in concerts that pay tribute to Coleman Hawkins, the legendary blues saxophonist who was born in St. Joseph in 1901 and died in 1969.

Coleman Hawkins Park. 6-10 PM Fri.;

SEPT. 16, CARROLLTON

Vine Street Rumble Concert

The museum comes alive with costumed staff discussing the different items on display. Carroll County Museum. 5-8 PM. Donations accepted. 816-804-0089, CarrolltonMo.org

Enjoy this big band jazz concert.

Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center. 3 PM. $5-20. 660-646-1173, ChillicotheArts.com

SEPT. 15-17, ST. JOSEPH

There will be food, craft booths, and live entertainment, too. 8th Street Fri.; 10 -5

-10 Sun. Free.

816-273-3370, StJoMo.com

SEPT. 30, CHILLICOTHE

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Callaway County Tourism, p. 9

Midwest Antique Fest, p. 13

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Missouri Choice Marketing Co-Op, p. 20

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Central Missouri Railroad Association, p. 25

Missouri Life Books - Ross Malone, p. 85

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Clay County, p. 13

Missouri Life Subscriptions, p. 83

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Clay County Museum and Historical Society, p. 17

Missouri Life TV, p. 61

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Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, p. 17

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, p. 2

Saleigh Mountain, p. 80

Cottonwoods RV Park, p. 77

Northeast KC Historical Society, p. 29

Red Rooster Trading Co., p. 80

Hermann Wurst Haus, p. 92

Powell Gardens, p. 25

Historic Downtown Liberty Inc., p. 27

Railyard Steakhouse, p. 77

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Isle of Capri Casino, p. 19

Raphael Hotel, p. 13

Endless Summer Winery, p. 74

James Country Mercantile, p. 80

Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce, p. 20

Martin Brothers, p. 75

KCPT, pgs. 63 and 87

Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, p. 65

St. James Winery, p. 74

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, p. 5

Sedalia CVB, p.26

Stone Hill Winery, p. 75

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THE BACK STORY

Wandering into the Past As I drive around the state, I frequent-

north and west to the town of Walnut

which Penney later renamed after him-

ly pass through towns that time is in the

Grove, which has a trailhead for the

self. Dimmitt became an executive at J.C.

midst of forgetting. I find it somehow re-

Frisco High Line, a bicycle trail that leads

Penney headquarters in New York City

freshing to stop my car and get out and

to Springfield, passing through the pro-

and a very rich man along the way. In the

pause, drinking in the long-lost magic of

gressive little town of Willard.

late 1920s, when the town and region

what once was a thriving community, stop-

I got on a highway I had never been

around Humansville desperately needed

ping at an overgrown city park, and walk-

on before—Missouri 123—and headed

a hospital, George Dimmitt paid for it. It is

ing the old main street lined with buildings

north and just east of Stockton Lake. I

now on the National Register of Historic

erected a hundred years ago. These little

spotted a horse-drawn buggy and felt

Places.

towns still hold secrets worth knowing.

even more like I was stepping back in

Dimmitt also purchased the ground

Some recent travel took me to Ash

time. Another buggy and a hay wagon

for the city park and paid for most of the

Grove, a small town just northwest of

pulled by teams of horses passed me. I

construction of the community build-

Springfield that time seems to be redis-

was in Amish country.

ing. The Humansville Star-Leader editor

covering. I toured the town with Mayor

Just north sits Humansville, the end

wrote in November 1929: “The extent of

Jan Lehmkuhl, and she showed me an

of the line for Route 123. As I passed by

usefulness cannot be reckoned in dollars

amazing city park with a modern swim-

the old downtown, I was drawn to an ele-

and cents but only in the manifold bless-

ming pool in active use. “We have a house

gant gazebo-type structure built long ago,

ings to our people.” Thousands came out

here for bicyclists traveling cross-country

sporting Greek columns emblazoned with

for the dedication of the buildings.

on US Bike Route 76,” she told me. “They

the boldly written words “Dimmitt Memorial

In my trip through the ghosts of

can stay there overnight, get a shower,

Park.” James Gundy Human founded the

Missouri towns, I made an interesting dis-

and use the kitchen—no cost. They just

town that bears his name when he set-

covery. It turns out that the architect of

need to stop at City Hall or the grocery

tled there in 1834. He built and opened

the George Dimmitt Memorial Hospital,

store and get a key.”

a store and became the town’s first post-

James Heckenlively, grew up in Gentry

Heading north on Route V, just two

master. In 1885, a railway from Kansas City

County, where I also grew up, and—in a

miles from Ash Grove, I found the Nathan

to Springfield began running through this

small-world twist—I am related to him.

Boone Home Historic Site. Nathan Boone

little town, which helped it prosper. in

by The Hollies came to mind. It begins:

his way here after leaving Defiance in the

Humansville and opened a store, part-

“The road is long, with many a winding

1830s. The home stands like a lonely sen-

nering with another Missouri shopkeep-

turn, that leads us to who knows where,

tinel on a vast prairie.

er, James Cash Penney of Hamilton, in a

who knows where.” This is especially true

“syndicate” of stores called Golden Rule,

out in the heartland of Missouri.

From there, I traveled a little farther

George

Dimmitt

grew

up

As I made my way back home, a song

GREG WOOD

was the son of Daniel Boone. He made

GREG WOOD PUBLISHER

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