NEOSHO, Mo. — Dusty Altman has seen traffic come and go on the Neosho square for 17 years, and he used to be able to set a watch to it.
From the windows of Sam’s Cellar, formerly owned by his stepfather, he would watch how cars cleared away from the square as soon as the courthouse closed, leaving behind scores of empty parking spots. The only ones filled were around the pizza place.
“Five o’clock would come around, and the square would clear out,” said Altman, now the owner of the restaurant. “There was nothing holding people except for us.”
That’s not the case anymore. A new crop of eateries has brought more customers to downtown after business hours, providing an economic draw that is affecting the square’s business identity.
Neosho’s downtown is now a dining destination, offering a variety of locally owned restaurants and other eateries. The new businesses are helping to drive traffic from other cities, with visitors finding more reasons to spend more time in the city.
Already attracted by existing features such as the High Ground Bike Preserve’s bike trails and other features at Morse Park, the restaurants give tourists a reason to prolong their visit, said Lauri Lyerla, director of the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce.
“The square is really coming together as a place for more than the people who just work here, live here,” Lyerla said. “Now there are other reasons. We have had some of those draws for a long time, but there weren’t enough to keep people here for a full day.”
It wasn’t too long ago that Sam’s Cellar, Charley’s and The Clay Cup were the only eateries near the square.
Changes
Within the past year:
• Indian Springs Brewing Company and Briar and Thistle have collaborated for an evening dining experience, and the brewing company has added regular events such as trivia nights, comedians and musicians.
• A-Ray’s Desserts, a dessert lounge, offers a variety of sweet treats.
• Downtown Nutrition, a smoothie and juice bar, also offers a variety of teas, coffees, oatmeal bowls and waffles, all with health in mind.
• Spring Street Bar and Grill bills itself as “the steakhouse Neosho has been waiting for,” and offers standard restaurant fare including burgers and sandwiches. It also offers live music on weekends with hours of…
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3:30-5 p.m., Carnegie Room, Stoughton Public Library, 304 S. Fourth St.
Would you like to help plan and present teen library events? Join the Stoughton Teen Advisory Board, a super fun group of teens who love to laugh and get creative! Afterwards, the art cart will be out to create and explore. New members are always welcome to attend. Ages 11-16. No registration required.
Adult Craft Club: Sew Write Sashiko Journal
6:30-8 p.m., Stoughton Fire Department Training Room, 401 E. Main St.
Learn some meditative Sashiko stitching and create a cover for a journal. You know you need to write it out and get started on your memoirs or a notebook to keep you on track with your goals! Thread, fabric, journals and stitch patterns provided. Registration is required and begins April 20 at 9 a.m.
Friday, May 5
Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts in concert
7:30-10 p.m., Stoughton Opera House, 381 E. Main St.
Led by free-wheeling frontman Miles Nielsen, The Rusted Hearts have been wowing audiences for years with the diversity of their sound, the tightness of their 4-part harmonies, and the quality of their songcraft. Equally comfortable in a compact 3-minute pop song and an epic 10-minute jam, the band has toured incessantly since their inception in 2011, amassing an army of hardcore followers that have dubbed themselves the Rusted Herd.
Their new album “OHBAHOY” finds the band venturing into a sphere of Americana that feels both familiar and excitingly new. Tight drums, rich guitar tones, gorgeous woodwinds, and sweeping harmonies provide the perfect complements to Nielsen’s immense storytelling gifts and impeccable vocals. The album’s name comes from an imaginary friend Nielsen had growing up, a fitting reminder as we get older to hold tightly to the noble ideals of freedom and creativity that seem so natural to us as children. Tickets are $25. For more information, visit milesnielsen.com
Saturday, May 6
Kiwanis Disc Golf Rally
8:30 a.m. registration with tee off from 8:30-9:30 a.m., Kiwanis Disc Golf Course, Amundson Park, Stoughton
Erin Stephens, left, shows McKenzie McCormick how to hand stitch a quilt square from recycled cotton material.
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What’s more fitting for celebrating Earth Day than a bit of rain and wind?
Not enough to cause too much of an issue for the organizers of the Somerset Community College event, but just enough to cool down what was the promise of a warm spring day in Kentucky.
The Earth Day event took place Sunday — six days before the official Earth Day on Saturday April 22, on SCC’s campus. While the weather may have driven some of the displays indoors, it didn’t seem to dampen the spirits of the attendees.
In fact, the large number of guests to turn out made the day a complete success, according to Kelly Johnson, the chair of the Earth Day committee and an associated professor of biology.
“I think people were really excited that we were having it again, so we’ve had a good crowd,” she said.
It was the first year back for the event, since COVID put the kibosh on 2020’s gathering. Plans had been in place and the event was just over a month away from happening before it had to be cancelled, Johnson said. Then, with the pandemic still taking place, 2021’s and 2022’s plans were scrapped as well.
But Johnson said 2023’s event worked out well.
“I’ve just really enjoyed seeing everyone on campus and having such a large crowd,” she said. “This is one of the largest events that we hold here at SCC each year, and just seeing the community out and taking advantage of our beautiful camps and…
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TODAY, MARCH 16
ADULT ARTS AND CRAFTS: Let creativity shine to create a cute craft or inspiring art piece from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium. Ages 18 and up. No fee. Registration is required by calling, 434-799-5195.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
FAMILY GAME NIGHTS: Relax with family and come out for a fun night of board games, sports and outdoor games at Coates Recreation Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. No fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150. Sponsored by Parks and Recreation.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 18
CARS & COFFEE: Old Dominion Classic Sports Car Club will hold Cars & Coffee from 9 to 11 a.m. at Crema & Vine, 1009 Main St. For more information, call 434-548-9862.
JAPANESE CULTURAL EVENT: George Washington High School Japanese class and club will host the third annual Japan Day free event in the GW auditorium from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be Kendo, Taiko Drumming, a tea ceremony, prizes and more. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/yse2tj2z.
CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB: Enjoy a classic movie with discussion following at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “The Adventure of Robin Hood” (1938) for ages 18 and up. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. No fee.
ARCHERY 101 WORKSHOP: Learn the basic safety, anchor points, draw and release, care of equipment and essential safety skills with a USA Archery certified instructor for ages 5 to 17 at Coates Recreation Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $12. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150.
HOMESTEADING 101: Learn from local homesteaders Ben and Amber Martin at Glenwood Community Center from 10 a.m. to noon. No fee. For ages 5 and up; registration is required a week prior.
MONDAY, MARCH 20
PRESSURE CANNER LID TESTING: Virginia Cooperative Extensive Office, 19783 U.S. 29 South, Suite C, Chatham, will check pressure cooker lid and gauge used for canning at no cost from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call 434-432-7770.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
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On Jan. 23, White Hall Town Council voted to grant funds to the Fairmont Community Youth Development Center, Woodlawn Cemetery Co., Marion County Police Reserves, Prickett’s Fort Memorial Foundation, West Virginia Three Rivers Festival, Women’s Club of Fairmont, Fairmont Chamber Music Society Inc., Maple Grove Association Inc., Beverly CEOs, Main Street Fairmont’s Feast of the Seven Fishes, the West Augusta Historical Society, On Eagle’s Wings, American Legion Mountaineer Boys State Inc. and Valley Volunteer Fire Department.
Town of White Hall officials meet with the Middletown Commons marketing team on Jan. 23 to start planning their third annual Community Music Event. This year’s event will be held on July 8 at the Middletown Commons.
White Hall Elementary
Jan. 31: January Terrific Kids announced.
Feb. 1: PTO 6:30 meeting in media
Feb. 8,9,10: third grades benchmark testing
Feb. 9: Parent Teacher Conferences, 4-7 p.m. by appointment with your child’s teacher
Feb. 13,14,15: Fourth grade benchmark testing
Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day snack
Feb. 20: Professional Learning Day, faculty senate, no students, teacher training on WVGSA
Thank you to the Fairmont State men’s basketball team for inviting White Hall Elementary students and staff to be their guests at the Wednesday evening game.
Things to do this weekend
Double Vision Band will perform at Magic’s Bar & Grill, Friday beginning at 9 p.m.
Mommy & Me Painting, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. at Agnes and Alfred in the Middletown Commons featuring special guest Rapunzel. Tickets include all painting supplies, drinks, snacks and meet and greet.
Craft Show, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Kingmont Community Center
Upcoming town events
The Community Wellness Program is offering Brain Booster Classes at the White Hall Public Safety Building from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. led by Renee Marsh, licensed marriage and family therapist. Classes will be every Monday for four weeks beginning Feb. 6 in the workshop room. Parking and entrance is in the back of the building. Refreshments will be served. To sign up for the classes go to www.reneelorchtherapy.com under “services.”
North Marion Band is hosting a murder mystery dinner for Valentine’s Day titled “My Bloody Valentine!” The band kids will be acting it out for your entertainment, and…
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There’s no denying it — for many, work environments have changed. A traditional 8-to-5 in an office setting is on the decline, while remote working — complete with its cozy home offices, flexible schedules and meetings via Zoom
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— is growing in popularity. The exciting part? The freedom of not being tied to a physical office opens you up to a world (literally) of places to live. We’re looking at you, outdoor enthusiasts. Ready to meld your love of the outside with your vivacious drive to crush your career goals? If you’re a remote worker —or anyone — who is looking for the perfect work-life balance and loves spending time in the great outdoors, these seven places around the U.S. give residents the best of both worlds.
Located in the western portion of the mitten, Muskegon does not disappoint when it comes to its selection of outdoor activities. Its proximity to beautiful Lake Michigan allows for many watersports, from swimming and boating to kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing and more. If venturing into the water isn’t your idea of fun, you can still enjoy the view and get in some exercise by walking the sandy shore.
Enjoy trails along Lake Michigan in Muskegon.
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If you have a few hours of free time or just need a short break during your workday, area trails make for the perfect place to stretch your legs. While there are several in and around the region, the paved, 12-mile Lakeshore Trail is a great place to walk, jog or bike.
The fun doesn’t stop once the weather turns cold. Residents can find several places to go cross-country skiing, including Muskegon State Park and nearby William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail State Park. And for those up for a thrill, strap on a helmet and head to Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park, home to the only universally accessible luge track in the country. It’s also a popular spot for cross-country skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing.
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An interesting story broke this afternoon, December 13, on whether or not Missouri prisons should stop the practice of using a mystery bread, as Missouri Department of Corrections Communications Director Karen Pojmann called it, because in the words of Missouri House member Kimberly Ann Collins (D-St. Louis), “It’s gross.” This is according to reports from The St. Louis Post Dispatch (paywalled) and Local Today News.
Collins wants to ban Missouri prisons from using the mystery bread, which is known as Nutraloaf, as a disciplinary tool. For those not in the know, Nutraloaf, otherwise known by the names, prison loaf, meal loaf, grue, confinement loaf, lockup loaf, or a special management meal, is a loaf made from a range of food including vegetables, fruit, meat, bread, and grains. The ingredients are blended, and then it’s baked into a solid loaf according to Wikipedia.
Here’s the rub, Pojmann is quoted in the Local Today News story that Missouri prisons don’t use the bread in response to disciplinary issues. She says they use it in situations where an offender uses utensils, food trays, etc. as a weapon of self-harm or violence against others.
To expand on why Collins thinks it should be banned in Missouri prisons, the Local Today News story explains that Collins thinks the food is like feeding someone uncooked meatloaf and that it’s inhumane to serve it to people.
So what’s Nutraloaf taste like? Edgard D. McDonald II, who worked in corrections and parole probation in California wrote on Quora, Nutraloaf is “Basically the entire meal on a standard issue food tray, poured into a blender, pulverized, pureed, and then poured into a baking pan. After baking it for a time it is served to the inmate. If it’s still warm it’s sort of bland tasting. If it’s cold it’s terrible.”
He said he only saw it used once when an inmate was using utensils to attack staff, and generally thinks feeding a whole unit the food is a bad idea because deliberately making the food less tasty just gives the inmates another reason to go after the staff.
According to Wikipedia, the mystery bread has been controversial for decades. As early as 1978 in Hutto v. Finney, the Supreme Court made Arkansas stop serving a type of mystery bread when they determined that conditions in the Arkansas Department of Correction prisons constituted cruel and unusual punishment.
Courts have gone back and forth on whether Nutraloaf is cruel and unusual too. The Vermont Supreme Court made the state take it…
Physical activity — the one thing we hear so much about is sometimes one of the last things we want to do.
Increase your enthusiasm for physical activity by changing how you think about it. Consider exercise as an indulgence for your body. Give yourself permission to enjoy a new activity; then reward yourself with something special.
Develop a plan. To develop a balanced program for a healthy body, include both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities. Moderate intensity aerobic activity gets your heart beating faster such as brisk walking. Aim for at least 150 minutes a week.
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Muscle-strengthening activities make your muscles work harder than usual such as lifting weights or working with resistance bands. Aim for at least two days a week of muscle-strengthening activity.
Be adventurous. Make physical activity an adventure by trying something new such as watching a Latin dance video, taking a line dancing class, trying pickleball or disc golf, or enlisting the help of a personal trainer.
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Set goals. Goals help you measure your accomplishments. They are the steps you climb to reach your ultimate destination. Write goals that are SMART:
Specific goals identify what you are going to do, such as “I will walk … ”
Measurable goals identify how much to do. Add numbers and time frames to your goals: “I will walk for 30 minutes a day … ”
Achievable goals identify actions that are possible for your situation. For example, if you are always pressed for time before and after work,…
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces two initiatives focused on healthy habits, nutrition and addressing food insecurity for Iowa families. “Though these programs have different goals and execution, helping Iowa families and communities lead healthier lives is deeply embedded in the HHS mission. Food insecurity, exacerbated by the rising cost of food and an increasing rate of obesity in Iowa drive the need for HHS to focus our attention on nutrition and health education. Through these programs, we reach Iowans in in 20 counties with programming that is collaborative, targeted and measurable,” said HHS Director Kelly Garcia.
Iowa Stops Hunger Pilot Program
Iowa Stops Hunger is a statewide initiative formed by Business Publications Corporation (BPC) in 2020 to bring awareness and inspire action to combat food insecurity in Iowa. With the support of Presenting Sponsor Hy-Vee and Supporting Sponsor Mom’s Meals, Iowa Stops Hunger has explored hunger in Iowa, created ongoing media content and events to discuss food insecurity in Iowa, showcased actions taken by businesses, and connected participants from the business and nonprofit communities across the state.
The dialogue generated throughout 2020 and 2021 sparked interest in further action. A small group led by Hy-Vee, Mom’s Meals and HHS, facilitated by BPC, have joined forces in a public/private coalition to reduce food insecurity in Iowa through targeted programming. The Iowa Stops Hunger Coalition will launch a pilot program targeting women between the ages of 21-44 who are food insecure but may not qualify for SNAP, WIC or Free and Reduced Lunch programs. Many of these women are young mothers who are in the workforce at low-wage jobs or who have left the workforce, making this project of particular relevance to Iowa employers.
The pilot project timeline is being finalized by the public/private coalition. Managed Care Medicaid providers Amerigroup Iowa, Iowa Total Care and Molina Healthcare will provide outreach and coordination of services with community-based nutrition partners including each of the Iowa area Food Banks. Hy-Vee and Mom’s Meals will be providing coordination, food and nutrition education and support. BPC is assisting…
Join us every Wednesday night for two games of Texas Hold’em, sponsored by World Tavern Poker. Winners of the two games will be able to pick between our merch or a gift certificate to go on the Virginia Dare. The restaurant and bar will remain open for general customers from 5 to 10 p.m. on poker nights. Drink and food specials every week along with our special menu including seafood and non-seafood options.
We meet every Thursday to share experience, strength and hope for families/friends of those struggling with alcohol use.
Where: Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 13586 S. Old Moneta Road, Moneta
Reservation Deadline: Fall Harvest Dinner with Mr. Jefferson
One of America’s first foodies, Thomas Jefferson had a taste for fine wines and gourmet foods. Join the president, as portrayed by actor Bill Barker, in his private retreat to raise a glass to a successful harvest season and enjoy a multi-course dinner with wine pairings on Saturday, Oct. 22. Must be 21 and over. Reservations required by Oct. 15!
Do you like playing BINGO? Are you 55 and older? If so, mark your calendars and come join fellow enthusiasts for our quarterly BINGO morning! Space is limited so registration is required. You may register online at bplsonline.org or by calling the Forest Library. Refreshments and prizes are provided! This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Forest Library.
Where: Forest Library, 15583 Forest Road, Forest
Smith Mountain Lake Women’s Club Monthly Meeting
Our speaker will be Dr. Susan Mead, assistant professor of sociology. She will talk about her own experiences with members of the Monacan Nation. After a brief business meeting, lunch will be served. Guests and potential new members are always welcome. Please come and attend a meeting and see what a delightful group you could be part of! For information on club membership, please contact Dianne Vallimont at 540-719-1640. Check out…
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