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Vintage Ozark Keeps the Vintage in the Ozark Collectible Business
By Paula Andersen In June of 2009 the Johnson Family opened Vintage Ozark located at the junction of Highway 39 and 76 four miles north of Shell Knob, Missouri. They took a landscaping business site, remodeled the interior and added five booths for vendors. Bill and Jim Johnson owned Big Bobber Resort and had a love for collectibles that had [...]
The Financial Forecast for Labor Day Looks Good in the Ozarks
Individuals surveying the local resorts and camp grounds say that all of them are mostly filled for the annual celebration of Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3,4,5, and Monday the 6th. The local grocery stories are well stocked, the bait shops have ordered extra supplies of baits and the filling stations/dock services have orders standing by for the [...]
Editorial Comments on the Aqua Water Issue in Barry and Stone Counties
Please reread this article published in February 2010. Please sign in on this web site and make additional comments either pro or con regarding the water quality of this area. To date the concerns voiced in this meeting have NOT been resolved. the water is still muddy and undrinkable. They have claimed they have tested the water in [...]
Tuesday is Election Day
by Paula Andersen Remember when we watched Superman on television and read his stories in books and magazines? We enjoyed his attempts to save the world from evil and he seemed to always succeed. We recognized his role as one that we, as Americans, all honored as heroic and admirable. He had a mission and he achieved it. In our minds we [...]
Puddlejumpers, LLC, New Business in Shell Knob, Missouri
7.23.2010 Chamber Welcomes New Members-by Paula Andersen Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce welcomes to its’ membership Puddlejumpers LLC, the newest glider business in the area. John Mallamo and his wife, Nancy are from California originally but are now permanent members of the Shell Knob Community. John has been a pilot for over 25 [...]
Joplin Dancer Wins First Place in Country Western Dance Competition at New Orleans
Sloane and Jessica waltzing at New Orleans Jessica Goben has been dancing since she was two years old. The only child of Ginger and Jeff Goben of Joplin, Missouri, she has worked hard to develop a talent for dance that she wants to make life long. She won first place in the United Country Western Dance Council World Competition at [...]
Shell Knob Shriner’s Poker Run was Fun and REWARDING for Winners
Saturday, July 17th, 2010 brought heat and a bonus of dollars for the winners of the Shell Knob Shriner's Club Poker Run. There were 240 poker hands sold over the 180 hands from last year. There were five stops between King's River Marina and Campbell Point. A dinner followed the Poker Run for all the boaters. Winners were Russ Baird and [...]
Shoppin’ on the Shell Winner Announced
Shell Knob, Missouri – July 16, 2010 After three months of promotion and ticket sales, Don Erickson, owner of Shell Knob Small Engine Sales & Service, is the lucky person whose name was drawn to win the $1000 Shoppin' in the Shell Shopping Spree. Erickson, the first man to claim the prize, purchased his ticket at the Home [...]
Shell Knob Shriners Sponsor 8th Annual H2O Poker Run
The Shell Knob Shrine Club's 8th Annual Poker Run will start at 9 a.m. (until 11a.m.) at King's River Marina, Saturday, July 17th, 2010. $25.00 per hand, no limit on hands, last card at Campbell Point Marina. Final card must be picked up by 4 p.m. Dinner will be served at the pavillion in Campbell Point Campgrounds. For Information call [...]
Saturday Brought a Lot of Activity at Table Rock Lake
Chapparal boat owners having a great time at Table Rock Lake. This moment was captured last weekend just off Point 20.
