Show Me the Ozarks August 2022

SMTO contents August 2022

About the Cover Photos by Mandy Edmonson Focused Memories Photography

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“My coach said I run like a girl. I said if he ran a little faster, he could, too.” – Mia Hamm

For this year’s back-to-school issue, we are shining a light on amazing female athletes from our area schools. These high school students are strong, fast, smart, competitive and have bright futures ahead of them. They’re winning the gold, breaking school records and leading their teams to victory – all while getting good grades and working part-time jobs. We visited with nine athletes who are making a name for themselves in softball, basketball, volleyball, cross country and track and field. Meet the athletes on page 62! features Featuring Barton County 46 Faces of Barton County 49 79th Annual Lamar Free Fair 50 Barton County Memorial Park Celebrates Sacrifices of Many 52 Cox Barton County’s ER Dream Team 54 More than 7 Decades Since Opening, Barco Drive-in Still Delights 56 Barton County Business Spotlights 58 Why I Run - Mark and Landin Myers: Father-son duo Mark Myers and Landin Myers are inspiring others to find joy in running. Featuring Northeast Oklahoma 18 Cowboys, Cowgirls Take Center Stage at Rodeo Miami 20 Northeast Oklahoma Events 21 Oklahoma Business Spotlights Back to School 60 Joplin Public Library 120-Year Celebration 61 Faces of Eduction 62 Girl Power: Chasing the Dream 72 Celebrating 30 Years of Success: Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School 75 Dorm-room Etiquette 76 Your House...Your Home - Back To School: Ideas for Organization & Homework 78 The Creative Edge - Connie Miller Cheers to the Years 40 Happy Birthday SMTO: Cheers to 21 Years! 42 Cheers to the Years - Business Milestones

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