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A FAMILY TRADITIONThree generationsin the grocery business

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ROCKIN’ OUT WITH THE BLACK MOODSPopular band has deep southwest Missouri roots

An unbreakable spiritPIERCE CITY RISES ABOVE

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6 WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM Famous recipe comes to Monett

13 A FAMILY TRADITION Three generations in the grocery business

16 AN UNBREAKABLE SPIRIT Pierce City rises above tragic May 4, 2003, tornado

22 MORE THAN A MARKET Saturday events designed to help

revitalize downtown Cassville

29 HIGH PIES AND OTHER CULINARY DELIGHTS

32 ROCKIN’ OUT WITH THE BLACK MOODS Popular band has deep southwest Missouri roots

42 GROWING BEAUTIFUL ROSES

46 SCHOOL WITH A VIEW Reunion will honor Pleasant View’s rich history

49 MONETT COLLECTOR HAS TRULY NOT LOST HIS MARBLES

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S I HAVE TRAVELED OVER the years, I’ve come to realize that it is the people who make

a community truly special. You can live in the most gorgeous, postcard-worthy town, but if the citizens living there aren’t friendly and engaged in making newcomers feel welcome, the beauty is really very hollow. When I made the move to Cassville back in 1986, I didn’t know what to expect. St. Louis is my hometown, and I couldn’t imagine what life would be like in small-town America. It wasn’t immediately a perfect fi t. It took me awhile to adjust to life lived at a slower pace, but over time, I began to feel more and more at home. As I look back over the past 27 years, I fi nd myself thinking of all the people who made the extra effort to make me feel welcome. I call those special people “encouragers,” and it is because of their positivity and infl uence that Cassville became the place where Mike and I chose to put down roots and raise our family. There is one woman in particular who has been a constant source of quiet support for me over the years. I met her through my role as owner and editor of the Cassville Democrat newspaper. In 1995, when we fi rst purchased the Democrat, the task of putting out a weekly newspaper was daunting for a young journalist, and there were times I doubted my abilities. But just when I thought I couldn’t do it, I would get a handwritten note or a visit from this particular person who seemed to sense when I needed a boost.

This woman’s name is Ruby Reese, and she is a true inspiration to me. I marvel at Ruby’s soft-spoken demeanor and her gift for making people feel incredibly special. When Ruby talks to you, it’s as if you’re the only person on the planet. She is completely focused on making sure you know she cares about you; there’s never a sideways glance or a look at her watch. Every time I am in Ruby’s company, I feel happier. It’s as if my capacity for joy has been enlarged by being in the presence of a woman who exudes loving kindness. I have kept the notes Ruby has sent me over the years, and she may not even realize that I have accumulated quite a stack. When I’m feeling blue or begin worrying about the job I’m doing, I often sift through Ruby’s words, looking for those kernels of encouragement that help me believe in myself again. It is individuals like Ruby who make our communities stand out from the rest. I am sure I am not the only person Ruby encourages, and I also know there are other “Ruby’s” out there making a positive impact on those around them. As I write this, I am inspired to be a better “Ruby” myself, and I encourage our readers to refl ect on the impact they’re making on the people around them. You never know what a difference a kind word can make in the life of someone God places in your circle of infl uence. I know Ruby’s words have had a huge impact on my life and my career, and for that, I’m eternally grateful.

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on the cover:Sterling Zucca enjoys some Anderson’s Ice Cream from New Beginnings Ice Cream in Monett. Styling by Veronica Zucca. Clothes by The Trunk in Monett. Photo by Patti Richardson.


We all scream for

ice creamIn 1936,

Carl and Frieda Anderson

opened an ice cream parlor

called Anderson’s Ice

Cream in Joplin, Missouri.

America was rising out

of the Great Depression,

and ice cream was an

affordable luxury. The rich

creamy flavor of Anderson’s

Ice Cream brought smiles

to people budding with

hope for a better future.



We all scream for

ice cream In the middle of a highly competitive ice cream market, Carl and Frieda agreed to never write down their recipes on paper. Instead, the couple memorized exact measurements and learned the batching process well in order to keep their secret safe. Today, the same ice cream Carl and Frieda made popular in the 1930s is available in Monett. New Beginnings Ice Cream & Deli, owned by Guy and Deborah Stegman, brings the delectable taste of Anderson’s Ice Cream back to life with 81 of the original 85 flavors available. “We wanted to do something family friendly with reasonable prices,” says Guy. “A family of four can all come in and have a scoop of ice cream for less than $10.” Although affordable, Anderson’s Ice Cream ingredients are high quality, according to Billy Garrigan, owner and operator of Anderson’s Ice Cream in the historic Candy House at Redings Mill in Joplin. “We don’t cut corners; Anderson’s Ice Cream is made with a high percentage

of cream, 14 percent,” says Billy. “A lot of ice creams are made with only 4 percent cream, so there is more milk, which means larger amounts of sugar have to be added.” Billy first brought Anderson’s Ice Cream back to life in 2012. He had fond memories of going to Anderson’s as a kid. The ice cream parlor shut down in 1996 after the death of Raymond Anderson, Carl and Frieda’s son. “I thought it was special. Everybody that went there thought it was special,” says Billy. “So I asked myself, how can we bring it back?” A man named Bill Wilds worked for the Andersons for 31 years. Bill quit making ice cream after Raymond’s death, but he knew the Andersons’ secret recipes and had learned first hand how to make the ice cream. Billy took Bill to lunch and shared his dream of not only re-establishing Anderson’s Ice Cream but also his hopes to restore the special atmosphere he remembered from his childhood -- a simple place where people were happy.

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Bill agreed to teach Billy how to make Anderson’s Ice Cream. “In the beginning, Bill seemed real serious, but it didn’t take long before I figured out he was a jovial guy and loved kids,” said Billy. “We had a lot of fun making ice cream together.” Billy opened Anderson’s Ice Cream and Cinnamon Rolls at Redings Mill on May 25, 2012. Business boomed, and Billy got what he was hoping for -- smiles on the faces of his customers. People have made financial proposals, trying to entice Billy into expanding Anderson’s Ice Cream into a franchise, but so far, Billy has only been willing to share the recipe with the Stegmans. “Guy and Deborah are my friends, and I trust them,” says Billy. “They are extremely hardworking people and capable of bringing Anderson’s Ice Cream to Monett.” Billy successfully taught Guy and Deborah the art of making Anderson’s Ice Cream, but during the learning process, many batches were dumped down the sink. Billy wanted the ice cream to be just right.

“There are exact measurements, and our ice cream tastes the same every time,” says Billy. Billy, Guy and Deborah would like Anderson’s Ice Cream to remain authentic. In the wrong hands, people might cut corners and spend less money on the ingredients. “It would be cheaper to do it wrong,” says Deborah. “We are not trying to be millionaires, just make a living.” Guy hand-makes the ice cream in the same tradition as Carl and Frieda Anderson did. Customers can watch the process through a plexiglass window at New Beginnings.

“To maintain freshness, Anderson’s Ice Cream is made nearly every day,” says Billy. “The Andersons were known for having freezer-fresh ice cream. We are trying to do the same.” “We don’t want the ice cream to sit on a shelf for two or three months,” says Guy. “Freezers have a way of sucking the taste out of food.” Thefruit-flavoredicecreamsaremadewithrealfruit;noartificialflavoringis added. “For May, we are doing a sort of Berry Utopia,” says Deborah. “We will focus on a lot of berries and follow the season with fresh fruits.”


GUY AND DEBORAH STEGMAN AND BILLY GARRIGAN


Along with Anderson’s Ice Cream, the menu at New Beginnings offers smoked brisket, chicken and pork sandwiches made with a variety of freshly baked homemade breads. The sour dough has become a favorite. Deborah uses a 200-year-old start she got from Nancy Anderson, of Monett. All the meat used at New Beginnings is antibiotic-, steroid- and additive-free. The Stegmans also have frozen organic meat available for purchase in-store and are taking weekly orders for fresh meat arriving every Thursday. “The meat is American; it’s also USDA inspected daily,” says Guy. “We are providing a meat that is better for people, and it tastes better too.”

The Stegmans are always open to suggestions and want to serve their customers well. Guy and Deborah have done everything from making pies at Christmas to catering meals to creating a special ice cream recipe upon customer request. In addition, New Beginnings offers homemade candy from The Candy House, fresh cinnamon rolls, Farmer’s Brother coffee and a variety of meal options with different daily specials. “Everything is homemade,” says Deborah. “It is all from scratch. Even the barbecue sauce is homemade.” Deborah calls their line of work, “a labor of love.” “This is a place to come and unwind,” says Guy. “We want suggestions of what we can do to better serve our customers.”

To place an order or contact

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call New Beginnings at 417-

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It is true that most Americans get plenty of protein: 1.2 to 1.3 g/kg/day. But getting the right protein at the right time is key. To receive the benefi ts of protein as listed above, it’s best to distribute protein intake throughout the day -- for example, 30 grams of high-quality protein (about 4 ounces) consumed at breakfast, lunch and dinner. When polled, Americans are consuming only 12 grams of protein per day at breakfast, 23 grams at lunch, 35 grams at dinner and 11 grams from snacks. A high quality, or complete protein, means it has all nine essential amino acids -- those that the human body cannot manufacture on its own. High quality proteins are found in lean meats, poultry,

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When Mike and Carolyn Flummerfelt, owners of Town and Country Supermarket in Pierce City, heard the devastating news that their business was destroyed by the May 4, 2003, tornado, they faced some serious questions, both personal and professional, about trying to rebuild. “We thought about it but knew we didn’t want to rebuild the size we were before the tornado,” said Carolyn. “We knew we needed to grow bigger to serve our customers.”

But their losses were great. “The [coin-operated] toy machine was the only thing that survived,” said Mike. Mike was in the hospital recovering from a bad fall when the terrible news came. “I cried,” he said. “We had been there 16 years.” The couple moved to the area after Mike had worked in the grocery business for over 23 years, fi rst for Piggly Wiggly and then at Milgram’s. “I was transferred to Milgram’s in

Cassville after they closed their Springfi eld store,” Mike said. “Ramey’s bought out Milgrim’s and transferred me to the Moss store in Monett. That’s when we became aware that the Pierce City store was for sale. “I fi gured if I was going to kill myself at a job I might as well be working for myself,” he said. Mike and Carolyn discussed the proposition with their then 16-year-old son, Mark, who had learned the business from the ground up.

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“He said he would be interested in going into the business with us, and Carolyn was ready to do something, so we stuck our necks out,” Mike said. “We’ve been here in Pierce City for 26 years, now.”

After the tornado destroyed their downtown business on Commercial Street, the family was once again at a crossroads. “I feel like there were a lot of businesses that were waiting to decide if they were going to rebuild based on our decision.” Mike said. “Knowing we needed to grow, I approached the [First Baptist] church about buying their land. “The church board knew the town needed a grocery store, so they gave their land to us,” he said, referring to the site where the new store now sits at the corner of Elm and Washington Streets. “When Doug [Thompson] approached me about buying our lot so he could rebuild, I just gave it to him. He turned around and gave his lot to the city, so they could build a new city offi ce.” Mike then approached Associated Grocers (AG) in Springfi eld for assistance in designing the new, bigger store he had planned to build. “AG was very much a part of this process and getting us back into business,” Mike said. “They recommended this format.”

After announcing at a city council meeting their plans to come back “bigger and better than ever,” other business owners were spurred to action. “I think Gene [Kluck] was the fi rst to

come back,” Mike said. “And then Casey’s [General Store]. It took us 10 months to get back. We opened on March 24, 2004, on this location.” Dedicating themselves to serving the community they love, the Flummerfelt family has expanded and added several lines of frozen food items, typically called “convenience foods.” The business also sponsors a ball team and donates regularly to civic and community groups, such as the Dacy Foundation, the Pierce City R-6 School Student Council, cheerleading and athletic activities and local churches. “It’s our goal to give our customers what they want,” Mike said. “We make up our own ad fl iers, targeting the products we know our customers like.” It only takes a stroll down the brightly lit aisles for residents to revisit the “pre-tornado” Pierce City. Photos of former businesses lining Commercial Street hang on the store’s walls. Aisle markers bear names of city streets instead of generic numbers.

“It’s our goal to give our customers what they want.

We make up our own ad fl iers, targeting the products we know

our customers like.”-- Mike Flummerfelt


“This store is all about Pierce City,” Mike said. “We try to be the best that we can be.” That work ethic was passed down from his father, George, who was a meat cutter for the Safeway chain before opening his own store, Flummerfelt’s Market on Cherry Street in Springfi eld around 1945. “I was the ‘candy tester’ in the Cherry Street store until I was in fi fth grade,” Mike grinned. “My dad sent welcome letters to new residents in Springfi eld, offering grocery delivery service and fresh cut meat orders.” The tradition continues with his own son, Mark, and grandson, Michael, who started helping bag groceries at the Commercial Street location at the age of 3. “He would stand on a milk crate and help bag groceries,” Carolyn said. “We even had a little apron made for him that matched ours.” The younger Michael is also credited with building the Town and Country Supermarket’s website while he was a

student at Pierce City High School. Their granddaughter, Madison, works in the deli and in the offi ce after school and on weekends. Mark works in the family business as the meat cutter, ordering prime cuts of beef and custom-cutting them in the store. “If a customer wants a special cut of loin or chuck, they just have to let us know,” Mike said. In addition, the store offers party platters of meats and cheeses or fruits and vegetables, and specially packaged freezer bundles. Mike’s long career in the grocery business started because of the cute little blonde he met in high school. “I wanted a car,” he grinned. “Carolyn wouldn’t go out with me if I didn’t have a car. So I started working at Ralph Brown’s Supermarket in Springfi eld.” The high school sweethearts are still going strong, despite the many changes in the grocery industry over the years.

“We recently added standard and craft beer selections and frozen margaritas to our refrigerator case,” Mike said. “When the economy tanked, it really impacted us,” he continued. “We may not be the biggest grocery store in the area, but we cater to every customer who comes in our doors. Every one of our employees is like a family member to us. We strive to provide our customers what they want.”

Flummerfelt’s Town and Country Supermarket is located at 110 North Elm in Pierce City. The grocery is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and

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“Bent but not broken.”These are the words that have came

to characterize the Pierce City community. Before the May 22, 2011, tornado in Joplin, the devastation from the May 4, 2003, tornado in Pierce City surpassed all precedents in southwest Missouri.

More lives may have been lost elsewhere, but nowhere had a tornado roared through the center of a city like it did in Pierce City. The tornado destroyed almost every building in the business district, along with 71 homes. Few towns have had the resolve to rise again from such damage.

“I remember sitting in the mayor’s officecryingthenextday,”saidCityClerkJulie Johnson. “I said, ‘My job is gone. The town is gone.’”

And so it seemed, but there was more to Pierce City than rubble. Most of the houses still stood, and the schools had escaped,thoughtheflagpoleinfrontofCentral Elementary stood at a sharp angle, bent as the storm swung around the south side of the campus.

Pierce City had become a jigsaw puzzle -- its parts scattered and its string of historic buildings battered and broken. Many communities would have given up,

but against the odds, Pierce City rallied. Like a spark, collective acts of kindness, trueleadership,afightingspiritandflashesoflightalongthewayshowedtheway out of the darkness.

Atfirst,thewayoutwasfarfromclear. No one warned the property owners about the rain that came a few days after the storm. Without roofs, the water that seeped through the 19th Century brick buildings caused the walls to bow. Within a week, cracks began forming as the two-story, row-house construction began breaking apart. Soon it became apparent that the entire south side of Commercial Street cracked from building to building.

During the tornado, the stone structures held back the raging wind from sweeping away the Morrow Trailer Park on the south side of the railroad tracks, preventing dozens of deaths. But once the rains came, the buildings had taken all the stress they could endure.

When President George W. Bush came to visit on May 13, 2003, nine days after the tornado, Pierce City residents still felt raw with emotion. Every business in town was damaged and shuttered. Many were no longer standing. Volunteers at St. Mary’s Catholic Church served the only

meals in town for many.Flanked by U.S.

Senators Kit Bond and Jim Talent, Bush told the crowd at St. Mary’s, “We will do everything we can to get you the help you need.”

There were already glimmers in the darkness.

From the outset, Mayor Mark Peters seemed to be everywhere. Able to show remarkable calmness, Peters

ramped up the small town’s government to an unprecedented degree, holding weekly city council meetings. He made it clear from the start that complacency was not an option.

The quick arrival of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided direction. Now everyone, even volunteers from surrounding communities, could help.

Members of the Methodist Church in Pierce City found the metal cross from their church’s roof -- a hollow metal block that the storm twisted but could not destroy. It became a symbol, and today, the cross stands in the church lawn, the onlymonumenttothestorm,nexttoaplaque bearing the words, “bent but not broken.”

Gene Kluck, the World War II veteran and owner of the Friendly Supply hardware store, declared he would rebuild. Kluck set a standard for determination that made everyone sit up a little straighter.

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PHOTO BY MELONIE ROBERTS


Then came the grand land swap. The Baptist Church had started building north of town and now its old building was too damaged to repair. The congregation offered its land to Mike and Carolyn Flummerfelt for Town and Country Supermarket. The Flummerfelts offered their land to Doug Thompson with Thompson Family Drug. Thompson offered the site of his drug store to the city.

Great ideas were embraced, like the FEMA architect’s suggestion to design the new city hall to resemble the original train station, in the same location.

On May 19, 2003, Governor Bob Holden addressed the graduating class at Pierce City High School. No governor had ever spoken at a PCHS graduation.

“I’ve heard some of the stories about what you did with your week when school was closed -- helping clear debris, moving out people’s belongings, aiding in the distribution of food, water and clothing and cleaning up the town,” Holden said.

“I was touched by the story of the group of students who cleared the yard of a man who used to be their janitor at the school, so he could get into his house to see what personal effects had not been destroyed.

“My wish for you graduates,” Holden concluded, “is that you will be thankful for each new day and what you can contribute to it. This class and this community may have been temporarily bent, but you are not broken. Nothing can break you or the spirit of the Class of ‘03.”

Through it all, everyone remembered Dale Taunton, the one casualty of the storm in town. Taunton died standing by the entrance to the National Guard Armory, helping to shepherd people inside as the storm approached. For a decade, the Dale Taunton Helping Hands Award has beengiven,celebratinghissacrificeasthehighest honor in the community.

Out of the loss and destruction came

a new business district, a new city hall, recordsalestaxincome,biggerpublicfacilities and a sense of resilience. There is still part of a badly bent utility pole on PineStreetthatreflectsthestorm’sfurythat Sunday evening 10 years ago.

Bent but not broken. The legacy lives on.

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It is hard to say who are the more remarkable creatures in this historical fi ction story: the two women who tell their story in fi rst person narrative or the fossil discoveries they make on the beaches and in the cliffs along the southwest coast of England in the early 1800s. Mary Anning (1799-1847) and Elizabeth Philpot (1780-1857) are real women around whom a fi ctional story has been structured. Anning was very poor and uneducated while Philpot was middle class and well educated. Though it appears the two women have nothing in common, they both have a fascination for fossils and they form an unusual friendship based on this mutual interest. At some point, they both fall in love with the same man, letting jealousy and envy hurt their relationship. The resolution to this issue adds interest to the story. The early 1800s was not a time when women had a voice in the scientifi c or academic world. It was before Charles Darwin presented his ideas on common ancestry and evolution, but the discoveries made by these two women laid the groundwork for Darwin and other natural scientists’ thinking. Anning discovered the fi rst documented ichthyosaurus and plesiosaurus. Philpot voiced the idea that these fossils were the skeletons of some creatures unknown to the scientifi c

community at that time and no longer existing on earth. Because Anning was uneducated, she had no opinion about this radical thinking, but she knew she had seen lots of fossils and none were like these. Philpot taught Anning how to catalogue and document her fi ndings. Thanks to Philpot’s social standing, she had contact with scientists of that era, which enabled her to become the spokesperson for Anning’s discoveries.Some men in the scientifi c community were claiming they had discovered the fossils themselves, or that Anning had modifi ed some of the specimens. In the story, Philpot even had the audacity to go to the annual meeting of the Geological Society of London where no “lady” had ever been allowed to cross the threshold before. Her intention was to defend the validity of Anning’s fi ndings. During the early 1800s, it was culturally unacceptable for a woman of Philpot’s position in society to get “down and dirty” on the beaches or to go anywhere alone, but she had such a passion for fossil hunting that she ignored shuns she was given and followed her heart’s desire. She was also frowned upon for the time she spent with Anning, who was “beneath her” socially. Class structure is one of the main themes of the story. The religious community was just beginning to doubt the idea of a young earth,

Anne Angle is a retired Cassville High School life sciences teacher. An avid reader, Anne is an associate member of Crowe’s Cronies Book Club based in Cassville.

but what Philpot was hypothesizing was heretical. William Buckland (1784-1856), an ordained minister, friend of Philpot, eccentric English scientist and fi rst professor of geology at Oxford University, spent much of his time trying to reconcile religion with the radical thinking surrounding the discoveries the ladies made. Could this story have been told about any other time in the history of mankind? I think not. It is a story of changing times; a story of cultural upheaval; a coming-of-age story for women. We have come a long way, ladies. Tracy Chevalier has written several historical fi ction novels, including “The Girl With A Pearl Earring” and “The Lady and The Unicorn.” Chevalier lives in England with her husband and children. Her most recent novel, entitled “The Last Runaway,” is about a Quaker who moves to Ohio and becomes involved with the Underground Railroad.

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by Tracy ChevalierREVIEWED BY ANNE ANGLE


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Shoppers stop in front of a small stage to enjoy music offered by a local bluegrass band, and children wait in lines to get their cheeks decorated with glitter paint or receive a free colorful helium balloon. Cooking classes and craft demonstrations are offered under canopies on the lawn surrounding the historic Barry County Courthouse, and community members stop to chat with friends and neighbors as they wander the maze of booths set up around the square. This is the Cassville Main Street Association’s vision for the Cassville Farmers’ Market, which opened April 6 on the south side of the downtown square in Cassville on Seventh Street. The market is sponsored by the Garden Sass Farmers’ Market Association. Although the local farmers’ market has started small with only a couple dozen vendors, there are hopes that it will one day

achieve the success seen in larger cities where markets draw

hundreds of shoppers each and every week.

“In a lot of the surveys for the DREAM Initiative, a Saturday market was one of the most requested ideas,” said Mary Cupps, a member of the Cassville Main Street Association promotions committee. “We wanted to facilitate things and bring people together to get through some obstacles to make this a reality.”

Cupps said initiating the Saturday farmers’ market on the square was mainly a matter of talking with people and sharing ideas and needs. “Garden Sass was willing and ready to go with it and really wanted it,” said Cupps. “We just started talking to people, explaining to the city and Barry County offi cials what was needed to bring everybody on board.” Through the Cassville Main Street Association, partnerships were formed between the Garden Sass Farmers’ Market, which has operated a successful market in the Cassville City Park for a number of

MORE THAN A MARKETIt’s Saturday morning,

and residents from across southwest

Missouri have gathered in downtown Cassville

to browse the selection of fresh produce and

artisanal products, like jams, soaps and

bakery goods, offered by dozens of local

gardeners and vendors.

SATURDAY EVENTS DESIGNED TO HELP REVITALIZE DOWNTOWN CASSVILLE

STORY BY L INDSAY REED

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MORE THAN A MARKETyears, and the Barry County Commission and the City of Cassville. These partnerships have allowed local vendors access to county and city facilities and streets to offer a Saturday market venue. “We are an open farmers’ market,” said John Potter, Garden Sass Farmers’ Market Association president. “Anybody local can set up and sell goods at our markets. Our only requirement is that everything sold at our market is locally produced or grown.” In addition to attracting food enthusiasts, home cooks and chefs from across the area with a rich array of fruits and vegetables, the local market will offer arts and crafts items and bakery goods that should please any shopper. Garden Sass has also committed to providing a special event on the square each month. These special programs will include free bluegrass music in July and cooking demonstrations or a cooking contest in September. Food items used in the demonstration or contest will be provided by market vendors. “We hope that the Saturday market will provide more opportunities for the public to shop the farmers’ market,” said Potter. “The Cassville Main Street Association is really working to revitalize downtown and bring more people to the square each week.” Even though Garden Sass has taken the lead on recruiting vendors for the Saturday market, the Cassville Main Street Association is working diligently to

“We hope that the Saturday market will provide more opportunities for the public to shop the farmers’ market. The

Cassville Main Street Association is really working to revitalize downtown and bring more people to the square each week.”

JOHN POTTERGARDEN SASS FARMERS’ MARKET ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

promote the new weekly event. The promotional committee worked with local graphic artist and Connection art director Veronica Zucca to design a beautiful logo for the Cassville Farmers’ Market, and a banner was ordered for the Saturday venue. Promotional fl yers will also be distributed throughout the community this summer. “We want to get the fl yers out to the local resorts,” said Cupps. “We hope to attract some of the people passing through Cassville on their way to the lake or Roaring River who might want fresh fruits and vegetables while camping. We feel the market will also give visitors something fun to do on Saturday mornings.” The Cassville Farmers’ Market will be open on the square in Cassville from 7 to 11 a.m. each Saturday through November 23. The market will not be open on May 4 during the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Dogwood Car, Truck and Motorcycle Festival, but vendors will offer fresh produce and other items during the chamber’s annual Chili and Salsa Cook-Off on October 26.

The Garden Sass Farmers’ Market will also continue to offer goods and produce at the pavilion on Mineral Springs Road in the Cassville City Park from 7 to 11 a.m. each Tuesday this summer.



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Sally Reinhardt is a transplant from the big city of St. Louis, who now lives in Monett with her husband. Sally said it was strictly by accident or fate that she ended up living in Monett. “I never imagined I would one day be living in the Ozarks, much less enjoying the opportunity to share my writings,” said Sally. “This, of course, just proves it is best to keep life’s options open. I have found here an entirely new outlook and a new set of sights, sounds and friendships.”

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This month offers a specifi c role in conjuring up memories of our mothers and their infl uence in our lives. I decided to query a few friends and ask them for their fi rst thoughts when I mention the word, “mother.” Perhaps you can relate to a few of these images as well. Here are a few snippets:

“Mother May I” was not only a game played when we were youngsters but also an expression directly related to moving forward with an action needing mom’s approval. There have been times when I wished a simple affi rmation could still be expressed and moving forward would be that simple again.

“I never thought my mom fi t the average mother scenario, nor does she fi t the average grandma mold either. She has a quick and raucous sense of humor that rises to any occasion without hesitation.”

“Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs I’ve ever held. You come to it ill prepared. I must admit, however, that motherhood is also one of life’s most wonderful experiences.”

“Best friend comes to mind for myself and my husband. She frequently recommends that I should be sure to cook her son-in-law a good meal after his day at work.”

“Mom was the glue that held our family gatherings together. She was the self-appointed organizer, dispensing a distinct young and happy outlook. Emulating her has been a positive way to journey through life.”

A mother’s infl uence symbolizes a standard to be recognized. As I was refl ecting on the title of my article, it dawned on me that my son somehow has slipped into the “After 55” category. How did that happen so quickly? He often reminds me about lessons he learned as a child -- incidents that I have forgotten. How we infl uence our children forever remains a hallmark for their

lives and a pivotal preparedness tactic in raising their own children. So, a special thank you to all mothers, be they biological, surrogate or Mother Nature. They tangibly reveal God’s perspective just when we need it the most. A good reminder is Proverbs 31:31 -- “Give her the reward she has earned.” There are times when mothers need to rest. It helps to rejuvenate their spiritual, emotional and physical health as noted in Exodus 34:21 -- “Six days you shall labor, but on the seventh day you shall rest.” Remember to live a full life each day. It’s the only one we get. See ya down the road.

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Congratulations to Hunter Elizabeth Willis, the 1-year-old daughter of Kayla and Josh Willis, of Purdy. Hunter’s grandparents are Mike Patton, Sherry Thomas and Rusty and Glenda Willis, and her great-grandparents are Beth Mahaffey and Robert Willis.



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The fi rst thing to catch the eye when stepping into the Red Barn Café and Hen House Bakery in Mt. Vernon is the well-stocked bakery display case fi lled with desserts with enough eye-appeal to make a grown woman cry.

Cry for a sample, that is.Coconut cream and lemon pies, piled high with meringue that easily achieves a

six-inch height, vie for attention with delectable chocolate-silk confections, adorned with mounds of piped-on whipped cream, cobblers brimming with fruity perfection and rich, chewy pecan pies. Eight-inch-tall, melt-in-your-mouth cheesecakes in various fl avors are a marvel to behold and compete with enormous German chocolate cakes covered in gooey, coconut sweetness.

A N D O T H E R

C U L I N A R Y D E L I G H T S

Story by Sheila HarrisPhotos by Sarah Lee

and Sheila Harris



The Red Barn caters

Within a 50-mile radius of Mt. Vernon, the Red Barn Café pro-vides catering for your special events. They may be contacted by telephone at 417-466-4650.

“We let our customers choose from our menu what they would like for us to cater,” said Shari. “Call ahead and book us for your event. We’re always happy to provide your meal.”

Freshly baked cinnamon rolls of outrageous proportions, huge cookies in a variety of flavors and fruit turnovers oozing their bounty from the seams reside side-by-side in a second bakery display case.

All choices add up to a difficult decision for the selection of only one dessert. Luckily, desserts at this establishment are sold by the slice or whole, and by the piece or by the dozen, so any flavor you really want to try but can’t handle on the spot can be purchased for future enjoyment.

Shari Copenhaver, owner and baker extraordinaire of the Red Barn Café and Hen House Bakery, began her baking career at age 15 in the previous Stoker’s Truck Stop in Mt. Vernon and never let the grass grow under her feet afterward. Definitely qualifying for the title of professional pastry chef, Shari worked at the Paradise Grill in Branson for a number of years, where she filled orders for specialty desserts for various stars, including June and Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell and John Davidson.

In what she called “taking a rest from working in a restaurant,” Shari also worked as a private cook for Dick Bushman, of Spring Hill Press in Mt. Vernon, for a time, as well as for John Q. Hammons.

Five years ago, Shari felt the time was right to open her own restaurant on the Highway 39 Business Loop in Mt. Vernon, where she converted a mechanic’s garage into her primary location. Decorated in rustic barn décor with an onsite bakery, the Red Barn Café has become well known throughout southwest Missouri. Featured several times in area magazines and included in a book entitled “Best Breakfasts in Missouri,” the Red Barn Café never suffers from a slow spell.

Desserts are not the Red Barn Café’s only claim to fame, as one will discover when they sit down for a huge, home-cooked meal.

“I don’t use any ingredients from a can,” stated Shari. “Everything we make is homemade from scratch, including the pie crusts. I want people to have the opportunity to eat traditional meals just like mom and grandma made, and that’s what we provide.”

The Red Barn Café’s full menu does indeed offer the kinds of meals one remembers from childhood, including steaks, pork chops, fried chicken featuring Shari’s special breading and chicken-fried steaks covering an entire plate and smothered in homemade gravy. Every dinner is completed with a trip to the soup and salad bar, choice of potato, vegetable of the day, and best of all, a loaf of wonderful homemade bread, comparable to none.

The huge menu also includes traditional burgers and sandwiches, including Philly steaks, reubens and pork tenderloins, a Midwest specialty often unavailable in other regions.

For those watching their waistlines, lighter fare is also offered. There’s grilled


chicken and a number of salads, including Red Barn’s Barnyard Salad featuring turkey, ham, roast beef and vegetables piled on a bed of greens.

The outstanding homemade breads and pastries offered by the Hen House Bakery are not without behind-the-scenes effort.

“We have a bakery crew that comes in and works a total of about 12 hours every night, so that we will have enough baked goods on hand to get us through each business day,” said Shari.

As a contender for “Best Breakfast

in Missouri,” the Red Barn Café offers a traditional breakfast menu, as well as a full breakfast buffet that opens at 6 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 7 a.m. on Sundays.

Shari’s hard work, as well as the labor of the entire staff, is paying off handsomely. Shari has opened two additional locations: one downtown on the square in Mt. Vernon, which serves lunch and dinner and offers beer and wine selections, and the newest Red Barn Café and Hen House Bakery, which opened in April at 510 East Highway 32 in Stockton, offering the same full menu as the Mt. Vernon facilities.

“It really pleases me to be in a position to open a restaurant in Stockton,” said the soft-spoken Shari. “I’m able to provide employment to a number of people in an area where jobs have been hard to come by.

“I’ve got a wonderful group of employees here in Mt. Vernon, too,” added Shari. “I couldn’t do it without them. Several of them have been with me the entire five years since I’ve opened.”

It is just this attitude of appreciation and concern for others that makes Shari’s business such a success in the Mt. Vernon area where she grew up. Everyone who knows her loves her, and seldom does a patron walk into her restaurant who does not give her a greeting or a hug, or who does not leave as a friend.

Business hours

The Red Barn Café and Hen House Bakery is open at 107 West Mt. Vernon Blvd. and at 510 East Highway 32 in Stockton from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Satur-days and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays.

Their location on the Mt. Vernon square at 101 North Hickory is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights. The downtown location is also open from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays for breakfast and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays for brunch.

OWNER SHARI COPENHAVER


Rockin’ out with The POPULAR BAND HAS DEEP SOUTHWEST MISSOURI ROOTS



Joshua Kennedy and Ryan Prier, who bothhailfromWheaton,andPhoenix-raised Chico Diaz make up The Black Moods, a gritty rock and roll band based in Tempe that just released its self-titled debut album in January. Kennedy is the lead guitarist and front man, Prier plays bass and sings back-up and Diaz rounds out the group on the drums. “The Black Moods” album features 10 original songs, including the group’s sing-along anthem “Hey You,” which is also thesinglechosenfortheband’sfirstmusicvideo, which debuted on YouTube last month. The group has been touring throughout the U.S. to promote its new album. Their schedule included a performance at the Double Deuce in Wheaton on March 29 and performances



Rockin’ out with The BlackBlackMoods

WHEN THE BLACK MOODS TAKE THE STAGE AT FAMOUS

MUSIC VENUES LIKE THE VIPER ROOM IN L .A. OR

THE MA JESTIC THEATRE IN TEMPE, ARIZONA, THE

GROUP IS PERFORMING FOR AN AUDIENCE OF 1,000,

WHICH IS ALMOST TWICE THE SIZE OF WHEATON, THE

HOMETOWN OF TWO OF THE BAND’S THREE MEMBERS.

Story by Lisa Schlichtman * Photos by Jeremy Huse



In a world of music that is dominated by computer-generated sounds and production tricks, The Black Moods provide a refreshing sound that can only be described in two words: rock and roll.

InfluencedbyactssuchasLedZeppelin,PinkFloydandTheDoors,youwillbehardpressedtofindagroupthatpairsmusicalmasteryandchemistryquitelikeTheBlack Moods. The Black Moods are a guitar-driven rock band that adopt a “don’t bore us, get to the chorus” attitude. The guitar riffs, powerful rhythm section and raspy vocals culminate to produce a sound comparable to a darker version of The Black Crowes.

While many acts claim to be better live, The Black Moods are deserving of the reputation that they have garnered as a truly entertaining live act. Josh Kennedy plays the front-man better than most with his hair-tossing moves and boot-stomping antics. Kennedy’s ability to demand the audience’s attention while singing and playing intricate riffs is very impressive.

Ryan Prier’s physical presence (he’s 6’5) and looming demeanor plays perfectly into his role as bass player. Although he is the most reserved of the trio, Prier’s harmonies and cool bass grooves are crucial to the group dynamic.

It is a rare quality when a drummer gains the audience’s attention, but Chico Diaz’s animated gestures and Tommy Lee-like drum tricks add another element to the band’s eclectic stage presence.

At their performance at The Double Deuce in Wheaton, the group incorporated original songs with a variety of covers ranging from The Eagles to Oasis. In between sets, the band members were busy shaking hands and chatting with all the patrons of the establishment, many of whom have known the group for nearly a decade. If you love rock and roll music, The Black Moods’ live show will rival any local act in southwest Missouri.

The Black Moods:MUSICAL MASTERY WITH ROCK AND ROLL ROOTS

at Bumpers in Monett earlier in the month. Coming home keeps The Black Moods grounded in their musical roots, and both Kennedy and Prier say they look forward to reconnecting with the friends of their youth. The duo has been playing together since their early teens. “We grew up around it,” said Kennedy, whose dad, Mike Kennedy, played in the popularlocalband,MidnightExpress,during the 1990s. Prier’s dad was also a member of another country-western band in the area during that time. “When I was around 11, I was bored so I picked up a guitar,” said Prier. “Dad’s band practiced out in our garage, and he showed me what he knew. I’m self-taught.” Kennedy has musical memories that date back to his days as a toddler. He said thefirstinstrumentheeverplayedwasaplastic Scooby Doo guitar that his mom, Brenda,strungwithfishinglineafterhebroke the original strings. “IwouldgetonstageandplaynexttoMike (McCracken, Kennedy’s uncle and amemberofMidnightExpress)whenIwas about 2,” said Kennedy. “I remember I was just knee high to Mike. I eventually graduated to a real guitar.” Neither Prier nor Kennedy took guitar lessons growing up. Instead, the two spent every spare minute they had playing music together. “We never studied it; it just started happening,” said Kennedy. “We learned by getting together and playing every night.” “Once we got jobs, we got together as soon as we got off work,” added Prier. While attending Wheaton High School, Kennedy, Prier, Prier’s brother, Kevin Prier, and Kennedy’s dad, Mike Kennedy, formed the band Further More, and they played gigs around southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas. In time, Kennedy and Prier realized their rock and roll dreams weren’t going to play out in Wheaton, and the pair made the move to Arizona, where they enrolled in the Conservatory for Recording Arts and Sciences. From there, encounters with music legends, such as Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms fame and Gene Simmons from K.I.S.S., gave the small town boys the contacts they needed to begin making

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inroads into a tough business. “We started hanging around people we wanted to be like, with people who could make this happen,” said Kennedy. After being involved with several different bands and various other musical gigs, Kennedy and Prier formed a band called Chalmers Green, which eventually evolved into The Black Moods. “We wanted to turn Chalmers Green into something more marketable,” said Prier. “Our name, The Black Moods, is English slang. Josh read about it in a book on Jim Morrison. It means depressed, melancholy, but we’re not depressed. We wroteasongcalledBlackMoodsfirst,andthen we tried it out as a name, and it stuck.” Diaz became the third member of the band after the original drummer left. The Phoenixnativedidn’tgrowuplisteningtorock and roll like his band mates but instead was raised on hip hop and studied jazz and Latin music. He started playing drums when he was 10, and it became his passion.

After playing in various bands around thePhoenix/Tempearea,Diazhadtheopportunity to audition for Prier and Kennedy, and he was invited to join the group that was then known as Chalmers Green. “They taught me a lot, especially about rock,” said Diaz, referring to the Wheaton pair. “They’re good, and it just comes so natural to them. I think it has to do with their roots in country music.” For the past two and a half years, The Black Moods have been working harder than ever, making a strong push tocompletetheirfirstalbum.Inbetweenbusy schedules, which includes a gig for Kennedy with Gene Simmons’ son Nick’s new band, the trio of talented musicians was able to track 16 songs and edit those down to the 10 songs recorded on the debut album. Music and lyrics come together spontaneously for The Black Moods. Kennedy often creates the skeleton of

a song, and Prier specializes in musical arrangements. “Sometimes when I have an idea for a song, I walk around humming two lines over and over again and a song will start to build around it,” said Kennedy. “Then we go in and start messing around,” said Prier. “It’s really very easy for us to write,” adds Diaz. “We keep it super simple, creative.” The end result is a large collection of original songs -- 10 in particular that the group deemed strong enough for an album. The Black Moods’ music has a classic rockinfluencewithaLedZeppelin,TomPettyflavor.Thethreemusiciansmanageto blend those styles into a signature sound that is all their own. “We think we appeal to anyone who likes good music,” said Kennedy. “We want our songs to relate to people from 8 to 80. We play what feels good to us.”

To keep up with The Black Moods’ upcoming tour dates, visit their website at www.

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In 2006, the Spanish Club, which was founded in 1999, dreamed of expanding its established community service projects while at the same time raising money to fund club projects and scholarships for graduating seniors. Their dreams gave birth to the Purdy Recycling Project. A core group of dedicated students gathered recyclable items each Friday, first targeting only the high school and then expanding to the entire campus. Unfortunately, they were unable to collect a large enough volume of materials to interest a broker, so they ended up giving away everything but the aluminum.

In addition to a shortage of recyclables, the group also faced adversity in the form of storage constraints, processing problems, equipment needs and skepticism from state officials and others that they could achieve and maintain their goals. Historically, most school recycling programs fail. Founding Purdy Recycling Project member and former Spanish Club President Jordan Justus recalled, “People said we’d never be able to do it, but that just gave us incentive to prove them wrong.”

A TRIUMPH IN TRASH Prove the doubters wrong they did. Over the course of the next few years, Spanish Club members and their dedicated advisor and mentor, Gerry Wass, continued their efforts to build up the budding recycling program by: securing a better recyclables broker, who provided them with a semi-trailer for storage; partnering with Marvin Carney who brought in the City of Purdy’s paving roller to crush cans; writing and receiving a grant from Solid Waste District N, headquartered in Monett, as well as other grants; purchasing four balers and other equipment; and taking an enormous step in expanding their reach by opening up the recycling program to the community. As the amount of recyclables received by the program continued to grow, space constraints became an even greater problem. The group dreamed of erecting its own recycling center and wrote yet another grant with that goal in mind. Once again, Solid Waste District N came through for the program, and in the fall of 2008, the Purdy School and Community Recycling Center opened its doors in a new 36-foot by 70-foot metal building. The first winter was a chilly one without a furnace, but through the help of various grants and recycling sales, the group was able to purchase an oil furnace that runs entirely on oil they drain from collected filters, which they crush for recycling. TA

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Since its inception seven years ago, the Purdy Recycling Project has recycled approximately 600,000 pounds of trash and has earned approximately $25,000 in profits from the sale of its recyclables. A large portion of funds raised go toward scholarships for graduating seniors who have dedicated countless hours of work to make the program successful. A TRASHY REPUTATION The Purdy Recycling Project quickly gained a reputation for its community service. Current Spanish Club member Esmeralda Perez noted, “A lot of people now know Purdy for its recycling program. That’s pretty awesome.” As the only known school-based, industrial recycling program in the nation, the Purdy Recycling Project wanted to help other schools and organizations interested in starting their own programs. Members made themselves available for speaking engagements and workshops and published a how-to manual and autobiography entitled “Bringing It Back Around; The Story of the Purdy Recycling Project.” The group also caught the attention of Governor Jay Nixon, who visited Purdy for a tour of the recycling facility, and earned national recognition when they won the Sea World/Busch Gardens Environmental Excellence Award.

DID YOUKNOW?

The average person generates over 4 pounds of trash every day and about 1.5 tons of solid

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FROM TRASH TO COMMUNITY TREASURE As the program continued to grow, so did its dreams. During her sophomore year, Spanish Club member Cynthia Salas served as development officer. This position comes up with new ideas and oversees their implementation. Cynthia and fellow Spanish Club member Jesus Perez wanted to renew the Purdy playground and park. When seeking advice from a dedicated group of community members, it was decided that the project was too large to tackle alone. However, the patrons desired community betterment and loved the idea of beginning with park improvements, so they banded together to form the Purdy Renewal Project, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Purdy’s first tax-deductible, charitable organization dedicated to community improvement.

The Purdy Spanish Club donated $1,000 to help get them started, and in return, the club was given three seats on the Purdy Renewal Project Board. Together, the two groups applied for grants and solicited donations. In January of 2013, the children of Purdy reaped the benefits of the group’s hard work as they watched volunteers install the new Toddler’s Choice playground equipment. They

plan to purchase additional equipment for older children in the near future. “I’m so grateful to the Purdy Renewal Project for their support,” said Cynthia. “I’m very proud of the playground equipment. I’m glad that I got to see this project completed before I graduate. When I see the kids playing on the equipment, it will be nice to remember that we were a part of it all.”THaNkS FoR THE TRaSH. . . AND THE OPPORTUNITY Cynthia also expressed her gratitude to Gerry Wass for his years of dedicated service in establishing the Purdy Recycling Project. Through all the ups and downs, he never lost faith that his students could succeed in their endeavors. “He’s taught us everything,” said Cynthia. “Even when things aren’t going well, he’s always happy and upbeat.” Esmeralda added, “I think I speak for everyone. Sometimes, we may not show it, but we’re really thankful for Senor Wass for giving us the opportunity to do this. I’m proud of the time I’ve spent recycling. I’ve learned leadership while helping others, thanks in large part to Senor Wass.” Wass, in turn, waxed sentimental when speaking of his veteran students. “I’m already beginning to miss this group of graduating seniors, as I realize how much all their work in this program has changed them into confident, hard-working adults who really enjoy helping their community. We’ve overcome so many obstacles together.”

A STINKY CHALLENGE The sour adversity of which Shakespeare spoke continues to rear its ugly head in the midst of the Purdy Recycling Project’s efforts to improve its community and environment. With the continued economic slump, recycling prices have dropped drastically in the past few years. Cynthia and Esmeralda are two of approximately 10 graduating seniors each of whom have given over 200 hours of service to the Purdy Recycling Project. Each of these students is eligible to receive approximately $300 of hard-earned scholarship monies, but sadly the funds aren’t there. “This group of students has earned $3,200 worth of scholarships by working over a thousand hours in the program, and the club is determined to honor its commitment to them,” said Wass.

FROM GARBAGE TO GARDENING AND OTHER GLORIES Progress and new plans continue to be made by the Spanish Club and the Purdy Recycling Project. In addition to staffing the recycling center, members established a community garden last summer on land in the city center donated by Ed Mareth. An additional school staff member was inspired to contribute his time and efforts to the process. Science teacher Joshua Hughes explained that he was not interested in the recycling program in the beginning. “However, after co-teaching two recycling classes with Senor Wass and working for a year with the program, I have learned so much and grown as a person,” said Hughes. “Senor Wass has become not only a co-worker, but a friend and mentor. I have also learned a lot about recycling. My family now keeps two trash cans in our utility room, one for trash and one for recyclables. We have cut our trash load in half since we started recycling. That’s just in one household. Imagine if every household in Purdy did the same.”

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Hughes took over teaching duties for one of the school’s three recycling classes and is aggressively seeking support from community businesses. He and Wass hope to establish a high school class for credit during the summer months, but the realization of this dream depends on the availability of funds to pay two teachers.

“I see the recycling program as a win-win situation,” said Hughes. “The students

are learning work ethics, responsibility, pride and ownership. We are not only sending less trash to landfills, which helps the environment, but we are also bringing in a small amount of money for Purdy students through the recyclables we sell.” Wass also remained enthusiastic as he reflected on how far the program has come and the vast amount of wisdom the group gained in the midst of great adversity. “I could not have foreseen how unique our program would become and how many opportunities it would give me to truly feel like I have a place in a community for the first time in my life. I find myself wondering where it all will go and feeling thankful. I think I’ve benefited from it all more than anyone else.”

DID YOUKNOW?

If every American recycled just one-10th of their newspapers, we could save about 25 million

trees each year.

Interested in learning how to start your own recycling program? Please contact Gerry Wass via email ([email protected]) or phone (417-442-3215) to schedule a tour or request a presentation. You can also purchase a copy of the club’s 60-page how-to manual, “Bringing It Back Around: The Story of the Purdy Recycling Project,” for $25.


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Roses are wonderful used as a stand-alone floral accent, added to a flower garden, used for border among other hedge or arranged in a regal garden devoted to roses. Before choosing a rose, it is important to consider the soil properties that are required for healthy roses, sunlight necessary and disease susceptibility of the varieties. Keeping roses spaced properly and well pruned to promote healthy air flow within the plant will deter disease. Mulching with shavings or rock also helps drain water and promote healthy bushes.

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FLORIBUNDA ROSES are available in a large variety of colors, like the tea, but have smaller more clustered blooms on larger plants. They also need continual pruning but are hardier and less disease prone than tea roses.

TEA ROSES develop large blooms on single stems. The range of colors available is wide, from yellows to reds, deep oranges and whites. Mr. Lincoln is one of the oldest, most popular tea roses. It is a deep red and actually has a splendid rose smell, which is not present in a lot of hybridized varieties. Tea roses can get up to six feet tall and three feet wide. They have to be continually pruned to promote repeated blooming. Tea roses can be susceptible to black spot and other diseases, but it varies among the hybrids. A rose spray can be used to deter the effects of these diseases.

CLIMBING ROSES come in different kinds of blooming characteristics, though they are all bred to produce long, climbing canes. Nothing beats a climbing rose to meander up a trellis in a country or English garden. When choosing a climbing rose, read all the requirements, growth habits and disease resistance as it can vary greatly.

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SHRUB ROSES are the easiest, hardiest rose available. Though the shrub rose doesn’t have large tea rose quality blooms, it does have heavy blooming that lasts through the summer. Shrub roses can be pruned often, or just a couple of times through the growing season. This bushy plant can be cut low to promote a ground cover look, or grown tall as a hedge. One of the most widely available and popular lines of shrub rose is the “Knock-Out.” There are several colors available.

Worried about Japanese beetles? A Japanese beetle invasion can be hard to control and last for

more than a month. Rather than using chemicals, Master Gardeners suggest letting the beetles do

whatever damage they are going to do, then prune and let the rose regrow.

Normally, a fl ush of blooms will be lost, but a late summer bloom-out will follow.

Sherry Tucker is a Barry County native and a produce grower at the local Garden Sass farmers market,which is open during the summer months in Cassville. She and her family live on a farm northwest of Exeter. She blogs online about homesteading for Mother Earth News magazine and is a freelance agricultural writer who frequently contributes to Ozarks Farm and Neighbor.

If you grow roses, you have the opportunity to dry them for use in dried fl oral decorating. For a simple, elegant and easy project, try making a wreath. Roses can be gathered for drying at various stages of development. If they are too mature, they will fall apart, but petals can still be used for potpourri. Lay or hang roses until they are dry and fi rm. Using a bought or homemade grapevine wreath as the base, gather other dried greenery, moss or accents to accompany the dried roses. Clip all but one-half inch of the stem from the base of the rose. Lay out fl owers and accents to form the composition and establish a design before permanently attaching. A heavy duty craft glue or a hot glue gun can be used to attach everything. Spray lightly with a clear spray lacquer to strengthen the fragile fl owers. After attaching a wire to the back of the wreath, it is ready to hang and enjoy.

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By the end of the 19th Century, one-room schools dotted rural communities across the United States. This was the same for Barry and Lawrence counties.

These small schools served neighborhoods and were close enough that students could walk, so you would fi nd buildings some six to eight miles apart. There were no big yellow school buses. Automobiles were not in use. Horses and buggies were the main transportation. Children would walk as far as three or four miles to school. Some would ride their horses.

The Pleasant View community, north of Mt. Vernon, was like all others. Farms were scattered throughout the area, and large families needed education for their children. A small building had accommodated these families for nearly half a century, but by 1889, a new, two-story building rose from the prairie. At one time, there were more than 100 children attending school in that building.

Sadly, in February of 1949, this stately structure burned. It had served to educate youth for 60 years. As the fl ames rose high into the cold, night air, families worried that the school program would end for the community.

School with a viewPleasant View School 1889-1949.

Sisters Julia Howard Helvey and Jean Howard Berg on the fi rst day

of school in 1950.



“No way” was the response of the community as the school board and all the families decided they would have a new Pleasant View School building ready for classes to start by fall. The men worked feverishly in the blistering summer heat and humidity. The women came, armed with buckets and rags, and helped with the painting, staining and cleaning.

I was one of the fi rst graders who entered that building, and I can still smell the newness of the wood, paint and the oil on the fl oor. In just days, we were smelling the chalk dust as we did arithmetic and spelling lessons on the bright green boards.

The big windows on the north let in lots of light and were above the long shelves of books, many of which had been saved from the fi re. The new building was an all-electric school, one of the fi rst in the nation. Electricity was relatively new to rural areas, so this school was state of the art. No more wood-burning stove to heat the building. Electric panels in the wall provided comforting heat for studying.

Mrs. Mary Ross was the teacher at Pleasant View District No. 35 for about 20 years and was happy to be in this beautiful new building.

School with a viewBesides bringing

many pots of her blooming begonias to brighten all those windows, she always had the room decorated for the seasons. We cut leaves from bright construction paper each fall to put in the windows, before we decorated with pumpkins and turkeys. There was no end to the Christmas shapes we could cut and paste. Then came February. Not just hearts, but Washington and Lincoln silhouettes were above every bulletin board and in the windows.

A basement served as the lunchroom with hot lunches served each day. It

was also used for 4-H and other community activities.

Many alumnae realized this school needed to be honored with a reunion -- the fi rst ever. Though the doors were closed in 1962 and students were bused to Mt. Vernon Elementary School, the legacy of this special school and the education so many received proudly survives.

Jean Howard Berg, who retired as director of the Barry-Lawrence Library System two years ago, decided to make a reunion possible. Many former students who attended the school during the 1940s and

into the 1950s have been meeting with Jean to make this happen. Photos and stories have been sent to the reunion organizers from students who saved many memories.

On Sunday, May 26 at 2 p.m., all Pleasant View School alumnae are welcome to meet at the Ozark Prairie Church, which is located at 15032 Lawrence RD 2077 just one mile north of the school property for a celebration of education and friendship.

For more information about the upcoming reunion, please call Jean Berg at 417-466-4230.

Reunion will honor Pleasant View’s rich history STORY BY JULIA HOWARD HELVEY

Pleasant View School built in 1949.



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Monett collector has truly not lost his marblesSTORY AND PHOTOS BY MELONIE ROBERTS

Tootles: “Lost, lost, lost.” Peter Banning: “Lost what?” Tootles: “I’ve lost my marbles.” Many may remember forlorn Tootles from the movie, “Hook,” the tale of Peter Pan and Tootles’ distraught search for his lost marbles. Each smooth glass globe contained one of Tootles’ happy thoughts, and the loss of his prized possessions was intolerable. For Monett businessman Jerry Hamm, owner of Broadway Treasures, located at 501 East Broadway, each of his collectible marbles contains a memory or a story as well.



“I first started collecting in 1981,” Jerry said. “I came across some antique marbles at a flea market and bought them for $60. I came home with some pretty valuable marbles.” Jerry didn’t realize, at first, the value of his new purchase. “I didn’t even know what I had,” he said. “The old, handmade marble just caught my eye. I got some books to find out what I had purchased and then started collecting and trading to upgrade my collection.” At one time, Jerry had the “comic book collection,” a series of 12 marbles named for such superheroes as the Green Hornet, Superman, Spiderman and Popeye.

“They were named after the superheroes because of the colors used to make them,” Jerry explained. “They dated back to the early 1930s. “I sold my collection several years ago when I owned a store in Pierce City,” Jerry added. “I’ve started rebuilding the collection but not to the same level that I had.” Jerry said it is the color and variety of patterns that grabs his attention more than anything, but there are some subtle differences, even in the factory-made spheres that can add or detract from their value. “If you find an agate with some flat facets, it’s probably a handmade agate,”

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Jerry said. “The smoother the cut, the better the stonemason.” Marbles come in all types of materials and sizes from glass “pee-wees” measuring less than a half-inch to spheres measuring nearly two inches across. Marbles can be hollow and made of metal (“steelies”), wood or clay. Marbles have been used to entertain youth as far back as the Egyptian Pharaohs. Marbles were discovered in the tomb of King Tutankhamen, and marble games were popular among Greek and Roman youth and throughout the Middle Ages. Mass-manufactured glass marbles only came into existence in the 1900s, with artisans competing to come up with the most unique designs and colors. “Some manufacturer’s errors were tossed out,” Jerry said. “Akro Agate had a corkscrew agate with errors, and they tossed them out behind the factory. After the plant shut down, people dug them up, but it’s illegal to do that now. I guess the ones that were dug up decreased the value of collector’s editions.”

In addition, glass artisans across the nation are making contemporary marbles that are miniature works of art. “Finding a good value these days is more difficult,” Jerry said. “There are knowledgeable collectors out there who know what they are looking for, and you don’t find [rare marbles] like you used to.” Still, Jerry keeps an eye out for prime condition Black Widows, Bumble

Bees, Cat’s Eyes, Watermelons, fancy Benningtons and crockery samples that come his way. “I never played marbles as a kid,” Jerry said. “We lived in rural Iowa on a farm. My marbles were the piggies I kept in a little pen. “I still have marbles from when I was a kid,” he continued. “My mom brought me some black marbles and some Raven’s Wood marbles from a conference she attended when I was young.” Jerry and his wife, Carol, occasionally attend marble shows in Kansas City or Tulsa, Okla. “I’ve been collecting for almost 30 years,” Jerry said. “My wife has even gained an interest, probably by osmosis. She goes with me to marble shows.” In addition to plants that have ceased production, Jerry also knows about most of the current marble manufacturers in the United States and in Mexico, where a majority of the commercial marble sets are made today. “It’s a fun hobby and profitable,” Jerry explained. “If I have any regrets, it is letting go of the 12 comic book marbles and some oxbloods in eight different styles. “If anyone has questions about marbles, I’m happy to offer advice,” Jerry continued. “Some people can study books for years and still not know what they have. Some hybrids are pretty hard to identify.” Broadway Treasures can be found on Facebook and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. For more information, call Jerry at 417-489-0011.


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Mike and Donna Knight, of Monett, traveled to Cozumel, Mexico, and took along their copy of Connection magazine. The Knights enjoyed a relaxing scuba diving tour of the island on a trip with 24 people through Extreme Scuba in Joplin, Missouri.

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The Monett Senior Citizens Center hosted a St. Patrick’s Day dinner on March 16.

13. Wyatt Burton, Jorie Nichols, Zach Jones, Johnathan Collins, Cheyenne Short and Anthony Eden. 14. Gail Smith and Lorena Wells.15. Bonnie Wheaton, Ken Gauthier and Teresa Barb.16. Eldon and Mary Williams.17. Leatrice Strother, Judy Pennington, Peggy Lamp and Mildred Graves. 18. Vernal Caldwell, Loretta Hurlbut and Sharon VanDerhoef. 19. Danny and Peggy Vore.20. Ann and Melvin Kennedy.21. Julie Hall, Joann Martin and Ruth Ann Richardson.

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The Trinity Lutheran School’s Teachers Education Association hosted its annual school carnival on March 8.

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Large white potatoes1 large onion, slicedButter, meltedSalt and pepperHeavy foil

Peel one large potato for each person and slice them very thin. Roll out enough foil to double wrap the potatoes and onions.

Place one layer of potatoes on the foil and follow with one layer of sliced onions. Salt and pepper this layer and the pour several tablespoons of butter over this layer. Repeat layers until all potatoes are used. Wrap loosely, but securely in the doubled foil. Make sure it is completely closed.

Place on the grill as the steaks or burgers are cooking. The potatoes are done when the potatoes are easily pierced -- about 25 to 30 minutes.

2 quarts fresh spinach, chopped2 cups shredded cheddar cheese6 hard-cooked eggs, choppedDressing:1 cup ground celery1 cup ground onion1/2cupvinegar1 cup Miracle Whip1 tsp. Tabasco sauce1 tsp. salt

Mix all together just before serving.

easy potatoes on the grill

spinach salad

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Las Palmeras Mexican Grill indowntown Monett is the perfect dining destination for those seeking authentic Mexican cuisine. Therestaurantoffersanextensivemenuwith lunch specials, combination platters, soups and salads and seafood specialties. The chicken Laredo, a braised boneless chicken breast served with grilled mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and melted cheese, is among the house favorites. Another specialty is the bistek ranchero, a hand-cut ribeye steak grilled and topped with Las Palmeras’ special Ranchero sauce. The restaurant offers savory chicken, beef and shrimp fajitas as well as a full list of appetizers, including bean and cheese nachos, guacamole salad and spicy queso. Young diners can order off of the children’s menu featuring quesadillas, tacos, burritos, chicken fingers and tamales, served withbeans and rice or fries. You won’t leave hungry because every entrée comes with a bottomless basket of chips and salsa.

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JUNE EVENTSThe Stella Senior Citizens Center and the Aurora Senior Citizens Center hold weekly dances. The Stella dance is held every Friday night from 7 to 10 p.m. with music by the McDonald County Playboys and Frosty Garland and the Road Hogs on alternate Fridays. The Aurora dance is held the second, third and fourth Saturdays of the month from 7 to 10 p.m. featuring the Funtimers Band.

Miller will have a city-wide garage sale. For dates and more information, call 417-452-3371.

JUNE 1A dance will be held at the Cassville Senior Citizens Center at 1111 Fair St. from 7 to 10 p.m. The dance features the Roaring River Sounds Band. There is a $4 cover charge.

Mt. Vernon will host its city-wide garage sale all day at sites throughout the city. For more information, call the Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce office at 417-466-7654.

Pierce City fishing derby will be held at the park from 8 a.m. to noon. The event is sponsored by the Pierce City Volunteer Fire Department. For more information, call 417-476-2323.

A cruise and burn-out, sponsored by the Wheaton Street Machines, will be held on Main Street in Wheaton from 5 p.m. to dark. For more information, call 417-652-3314.

The Miller Lions Club will host a Hootenanny Fundraiser at the bandstand located on Main Street. Proceeds go toward the local Lions charities. For more information, call 417-452-2100 or 417-576-7148.

JUNE 1 AND 2St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pierce City will host its annual picnic on the church grounds in the afternoon. The picnic will be a two-day event.

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JUNE 3The monthly dance at the Monett Senior Citizens Center will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. The dance features Evelyn Lock and the Outriders Band. There is $3 cover charge with all proceeds benefitting the center.

JUNE 6The Seligman Lions Club is hosting a community dance at the Seligman Community Center from 7 to 10 p.m. Frosty Garland and the Road Hogs is the featured band. There is a $4 cover charge with all proceeds benefitting the Seligman Lions Club.

First Friday Coffee will be held from 8 to 8:45 a.m. at Les Jacobs Ford in Cassville. For more information, call the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce at 417-847-2814.

JuNE 8 aNd 9The Shriners Golf Tournament will be held in Shell Knob. For more information, call the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce at 417-858-3300.

Ski and Sports in Shell Knob will host its 12th annual MasterCraft reunion on Table Rock Lake. For times and more information, call 417-858-6366.

Free fishing will be offered at Roaring River State Park. No license or trout tag is required. For more information, call the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce office at 417-847-2814.

JuNE 15Celebrate Aurora’s “Light the Night” at 3 p.m. in Baldwin Park. Fireworks will begin at 9:20 p.m. There will be activities, music, special events, bands and a 5K run. For more information, call 417-678-4150.

JuNE 18The Southern Beekeepers of Missouri will meet at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Monett. Anyone interested in bees is welcome to attend. For more information, call Leon Riggs at 417-235-5053 or Kevin Young at 417-847-5464.

JUNE 20The Seligman Chamber of Commerce will hold a dance at the Chamber of Commerce Event Center on North Highway 37 at 7 p.m. Snacks are optional, and there is a cover charge of $4.

JUNE 21 AND 22The Cassville Rotary Club will host its annual Rotary Rodeo at the Bill Hailey Arena in Cassville beginning at 8 p.m. both evenings.

JUNE 22A mini hot rod event will be held at Ruby’s Event Center, located on Highway 37 in Seligman. For more information, call 417-662-3612.

JuNE 27The Pierce City Senior Citizens will host a dance from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Pierce City Senior Center.

JuNE 28Mt. Vernon will hold its 11th annual Red, White and Boom July 4th celebration at the Spirit of ‘76 Park. For more information, call Mt. Vernon City Hall at 417-466-2122.

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Aaron’s Storm Shelters 24

Acambaro Mexican Restaurant 56

Ava Belle’s Flea Market 10

Barry Electric Cooperative 57

Baywash Car Wash 60

Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home 48

Bookmarks 24

Brownsberger’s 10

Bumpers Bar and Grill 28

Buzz Stop 53

Carolyn Hunter, DMD, PC 36

Carey’s Cassville Florist 10

Christine’s House of Style 20

Community National Bank 48

Country Dodge 20

CoxHealth 68

Crane Family Dentistry 57

Denali Dreams 44

Diet Center 26

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Doug’s Pro Lube 45

Eastside Church of Christ 44

Ed’s Flea Market 52

Edward Jones 52

Feed and More 4

First State Bank of Purdy 45

Fohn Funeral Home 24

For the Birds 36

Four Seasons Realty 18

Four States Dental Care 44

Freedom Bank 37

Herb Depot 57

Hidden Treasures 64

Hospice Compassus 56

Ila Bohm’s Home Décor 37

Journagan True Value 52

Kelly Reed - Coldwell Banker 12

Ken’s Collision 60

Lackey Body Works 57

Les Jacobs Ford 66

Lowe’s Auto Glass 37

Lucky Hammer Auction Co. 44

Making Memories Tours 52

Memories Photography 45

Mercy 2

Mocha Jo’s Coffee Café 64

Monett Rental and Sales 12

Monett Strawberry Festival 28

Morton Buildings 64

New Hope Baptist Church 18

Ozark Healthy Herb Shop 40

Peppers and Company 37

Perennials, Etc. 21

Pettit & Pettit 12

Pitiful to Posh 56

Race Brothers 54

Red Barn Antiques 54

Red Barn Cafe 28

Sater/Old Town Pharmacy 20

Scott Regional Technology Center 26

Security Bank 10

Smile Designers Dentistry 18

Spiritual Streams Fellowship 36

Starla K Fashion Jewelry 54

Swartz Tractor 56

The Trunk 26

Tomblin’s Jewelry & Gifts 4

Trogdon Agency, Inc. 60

Whitley Pharmacy 56

Willis Insurance, Inc. 48

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