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Since 2001, Show Me The Ozarks Magazine has boldly and uniquely showcased the people, places and events that make the 4-States such a fantastic place to live, work, play and visit.

We continue to celebrate with you, our loyal readers and advertisers, all that makes our region so exceptional. The sights and the sounds. The parks and the trails. The dining. The shopping. The sports and the theatre. The nightlife and the day trips. The rich heritage and the promising future.

ShowMe The Ozarks Magazine promises to provide you with the highest possible level of quality, integrity and professionalism possible. If you have a story that you’d like to share with our readers, or if you have comments, questions or suggestions, we would like to hear from you!

Editor’s Letter

Thank You for Impacting Our World

The definition of patriotism is the devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country. I want to start off this July letter with recognizing the great patriots we have in our country. We are incredibly blessed to have men and women who dedicate their life, time and freedom to make our country better. In this month’s edition, we honor our military by sharing the stories of some local heroes. These heroes walk beside so many others, in our communities and all over our country, and I could not be more thankful for the sacrifice they have made and continue to make each day.

Freedom Endeavor recognizes that these military heroes walk beside us every day and often go unrecognized. The goal of Freedom Endeavor, a traveling multimedia exhibit that features area veterans telling their stories through photography, video, recording and text, is to bring awareness to the veterans in our communities. On page 75, you can learn more about Freedom Endeavor and how you can get involved. Freedom Endeavor is on display at Urban Art Gallery at 511 S. Main in Joplin during July.

Wendell L. Willkie said, “I believe in America because we have great dreams and because we have the opportunity to make those dreams come true.” On pages 56-77, we honor people and organizations that give us the opportunity to dream. These feature stories do not even begin to represent our appreciation, but do remind us of the good in the hearts of these individuals and the impact one person can have on the world.

Southeast Kansas has a never-ending supply of fun and entertainment, and we are excited to highlight this great community and the people who live in it. We start our feature section with the Faces of Southeast Kansas. Turn to page 37 and get to know some community leaders who are committed to making a difference in the health, safety and community of Southeast Kansas. Then peruse the Business Spotlights. There are so many great one-of-a-kind treasures and services found right here in our region.

We bring you conversations with Chris Wilson, tourism marketing assistant at Crawford County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, and Josh Lowe, director of marketing and communications at Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce. These men talk about their passion and vision for the future. We have featured a mother and son team, owners of Somewhere in Time Antiquities, who are bringing the treasures of yesteryear back to transform your decor. Also, read about the largest, small-town museum you can find at Baxter Springs Heritage Center.

We could not feature Southeast Kansas without mentioning Little Balkans Day Festival in Pittsburg. This year marks the 35th year of fun and will be held from Friday, August 30, to Sunday, September 1. From the parade to the live music crawl, there is fun for everyone. See page 50 for all the information.

There is no better place to celebrate the 4th of July than right here at home. We have the patriotism, the heroes and the community events lined up for days. Check out page 18 to make all your holiday plans….and remember to thank a veteran every day of the year!

Happy Independence Day!

Lee Radcliff

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