Castle Ghosts: Pythian Castle by Joshua Heston with Stephen Meek There was a knock on the heavy oak door, a door sheltered beneath massive Carthage limestone. “So, have you met the ghosts?” The question came from a covey of OACAC non-profit agency employees, former daytime residents of the Pythian Castle — a monolithic structure of…
Taney County Health Department The Taney County Health Department is a nationally accredited local public health department serving residents and visitors of Taney County since it opened on February 1, 1961. Our mission is to improve the health of our community through leadership, collaboration, education and service. Come visit us at our two locations: In…
Weddings at the Homestead Design the wedding of your dreams amid rolling hills, grassy meadows, creek-side valley and authentic 1848 timber-framed barn! Envision your barn wedding, outdoor or tented affair, reception or intimate gathering! Dance under the stars. Schedule a tour. We’re excited to share your special day. The Michel family homesteaded these 97 acres…
Noah Agape Ask Dr. Paul! Noah Agape is pioneering the combination of CBD oil with other natural products. In the quest for a coffee that creates physiological and physical component benefits, a team of four developed premium Costa Rican coffee. We’re dedicated to comprehensively sharing the information and research on CBD. We want to change…
Mary Evelyn Studio Art My name is Mary Evelyn and I’ve been creating art since a very young age. My grandmother and father were both painters and have been my inspiration and encouragement. My passion is painting, drawing, sculpting and designing. I create custom artwork for those wanting an individualized expression of their inner imagination.…
Downing Apparel “I want to serve Hollister, Missouri and provide a different shopping experience with elevated vintage clothing and fully curated vintage items for both women and men! My background includes 10 years in fashion and I also offer personal shopping.” “For me, vintage is elevated ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s.” Give her your budget…
Chuck Wagon Lemonade “The BEST lemonade I have ever had in my life! They have lots of flavors. My favorite was the Mixed Berry Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade with fresh blackberries, raspberries and blueberries.” — Chad McDole “I want the Wild Berry Lemonade all the time. It’s so good!” — Rachel Bush “Delicious raspberry limeade! You don’t…
Ez’n’Dil Ez’n’Dil (Mike and Nancee Micham) have performed together for nearly 30 years. They met as performers at Rawhide, an 1880s’-themed western town and in 1992 became featured performers at Silver Dollar City’s McHaffie Homestead. (Above) photo credit: Sight Photography In the Ozark Mountains, they gained a passion for folk and traditional Irish songs and…
Bois D’Arc Memories by Joshua Ong In the distance, I could hear the pounding of a drum and the hoots and hollers of people in the night. As I drew closer, I could see people dressed in animal skins dancing around a fire. Behind them stood a teepee. Occasionally the sparks from the fire would…
The Legend of Bread Tray Mountain RETOLD BY JOSHUA HESTON In the midst of the 15th century — 70 years before Englishmen stepped into the swamp that was to become Jamestown — Spanish conquistadors journeyed into the Ozarks. They were looking for treasure. It is said they found a special mountain overlooking the White River.…