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Featuring Places to Go, Things to do, and people to see in Missouri September 2013 issue
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According to my “brain on paper,” (also known asa calendar) this is the season for Labor Day. Thevery term Labor Day is misleading because it wasoriginally intended to be a day of rest from work.For a large percentage of the population, this is true.Cookouts, lake activities, one last short vacationbefore school gets into full swing and numerousother activities abound for those who actually getthe entire weekend off work.
Yes, this is a day which celebrates the laborer. It issupposed give workers a day of rest as it celebratestheir contribution to the American economy. Butin recent years, it has become a merchant's opportu-nity for sales promotions. This requires many work-ers to . . . well, WORK! I too enjoy the convenienceof being able to purchase most anything I need (andeven things I might not need) on a federal holiday.But what about the people who have to work onthis day, for our convenience? Do we appreciatetheir sacrifice of time spent away from family and
friends? I find it interesting that the
very people for whom thisday was created are the oneswho now have to spend it justlike any other day. I'm notreferring to emergency work-ers because they knew theirschedules would require someholidays spent working whenthey chose their careers. We
have a tendency to overlook them until needed andthen we are oh so grateful they are present. No, I'mtalking about the people you see so often theybecome easy to take for granted.
So I challenge you to think about the waitresses,cashiers, janitors, travel and recreation employees orany other worker who makes your holiday possible.Please be extra courteous to them and appreciativeof the service they provide, especially on a holiday.
For those of you who are reading this after thefact, not to worry. You don't have to wait a wholeyear to put this in to practice. We have a built inopportunity to do this repeatedly. It's calledSunday.
Kandy Derden
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Managing Editor:Kandy Derden
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Places to Go Editor: Rebecca Embry Things to Do Editor: Angie Offenburger
People to See Editor: Mike ArnoldAssistant Editors: Jeremy Sowash
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Celebrate back to schoolwith a weekend getawayfor the whole family. Forhandy trip tips, see moreon page 13.
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(BPT) - It's the great Americanfamily travel tradition: the roadtrip. Whether you stay close tohome or take off for a coast-to-coast jaunt, there's no better wayto enjoy the experience of travelas much as the destinations youvisit. But a truly great road tripdoesn't just happen - it takescareful planning and the rightgear.
When you pull out the map toplot your route, start thinking ofways to make your road trip eas-ier and more fun than anyyou've done before. Ensureeveryone is involved inthe planning stage, frommom and dad to theyoungest kids, so thateach family member feelsthat they're contributing andputting their own spin on thetrip.
Before the big departure dayarrives, create some greatplaylists, buy on-the-go snacksand be sure to give the car athorough inspection. That way,when you're ready to hit theroad, you'll be doing it in style(and safely).
While planning will set theright tone for the trip, your on-
the-road travel style can makeyour trip even more memorable.Keep these tips in mind to makeyour trip the ultimate road expe-rience.
• Save smart: One of yourbiggest expenditures on a roadtrip will be gas, so keeping yourbudget in check means lookingfor the best deals at the pump.Luckily, you don't have to driveto every gas station in town, orwait to see if the price is better atthe next exit. Using the YP -Local Search & Gas Prices app,you can easily find the best gas
prices nearby, along with direc-tions for how to get there. Evenif it's a savings of a few cents pergallon, it can really add up - andleave more money for fun.
•Get local: One of the greatestthings about visiting new placesis getting a taste of the local cul-ture. Whether that means dig-ging into a slice of the famouspie at the best diner in town orpicking up your morning java atthe mom-and-pop coffee shop,
you'll enjoy the city like a localby trying out one-of-a-kindfavorites. Use your smartphoneand the YP app to discover allthe favorite neighborhood spots.
• Find extra fun: You can'tplan for everything - and in fact,you shouldn't. Leave some roomfor improvisation, adding someunexpected adventures to theitinerary along the way. In fact,flexibility in schedule and theability to sightsee are the twomost appealing benefits of driv-ing over flying, according to arecent survey by YP. When
you're in uncharted territory,make the most of a smart-phone by searching to dis-cover local boutiques, giftshops, museums and more.
The places you hadn't plannedon visiting might just end upbeing the most memorable partof your trip.
There's nothing that capturesthe carefree spirit quite like aroad trip. Make plans in advanceand travel smart and you'llembark on a road trip journeythat everyone will remember foryears to come. For more greatroad trip inspiration, visithttp://yp.com/news/travel.
Things to Do:Tips for a Successful Road Trip
“A truly great road trip doesn't justhappen - it takes careful planning andthe right gear.”
This performance is designed to bring the heartof the wild to the heart of a child. Emmy award-winning educators and entertainers, Jan andGeorge Syrigos, make up the musical groupWildHeart and will perform at the park’s camp-ground amphitheater.
Their presentation will be followed by a recep-tion located close by the amphitheater. This eventis free and open to all.
Both Jan and George are University ofMissouri Graduates with degrees in Forestry andFish & Wildlife management respectively. Theyhave worked in the conservation education fieldfor a combined 20 years. They love nature!
And they love to sing... Jan is a professionalsinger/songwriter with over 20 years experiencein guitar and piano. George has been a profes-sional vocalist for over 18 years. The Syrigos live
in a log cabin on a small farm in the Osage hillsof Missouri. There they spend quite a bit of timeplaying in the creek with their 10 year old daugh-ter Sophia. In February, Jan & George celebrated25 years of marriage and music together.
George and Jan have recently been honored tobe named Missouri Arts Council TouringPerformers. If your school or non-profit organi-zation would like to apply for a simple on-linegrant, the Missouri Arts Council will fund up to60% of their performance fee.
Missouri Arts Council School TouringPerformer (STP) Grants
WildHeart 212 Walnut Spring Trail Meta, MO65058 573.229.8815 [email protected]
For more information, call 660-563-2463
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People to See:Jand & George
Syrigos as...
at the Knob NosterState Park 4-5 p.m.Oct. 5, 2013Free Admission
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