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First, there is no denying that these are diffi cult times. But you

know what? All times are diffi cult. There has never been a time when unemployment was at zero, and there have always been and will always be societal problems that can be directly traced to fi nancial concerns.

So many are feeling the pinch and worry about next month’s rent and this week’s groceries while the unimaginative partisans we send to Washington continue to do nothing but play games of brinksmanship with the budget There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and thankfully

Getting America WorkingHow Much of What We Hear is True?

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it’s not from an oncoming express train and it is this: The answer to whatever our particular challenge happens to be — fi nancial or otherwise is in the mirror

Look, the 1930’s were about as bad as it gets. Mass unemployment, rumors of war, and general nationalistic dyspepsia. But there were those who made money. There were those who overcame. Progress was made in spite of the playing fi eld. It really was all about attitude. It really was all about the person staring back from the mirror.

Grousing about the economy? When is the last time you truly bought American when out shopping? Every American product that you buy keeps another American employed. Every American business that you patronize spreads economic

success like a pebble tossed in a pond. The wavelets become waves, and such is the economy.

But it all begins with attitude. Defeatism isn’t defeat; it’s just the belief that defeat is the only possible outcome. Defeatism is a self-fulfi lling prophecy, and such prophecy has plenty of prophets. Just turn on the news. Or don’t, and see what you can do on your own to improve your particular situation. It’s easier than you think. And the other ingredient to the fi x is education. Whether traditional college-related, or self education (or even the gathering of new technical skills), education is the key.

So take a look in the mirror and take back what is yours. You don’t deserve anything less. It all begins with you. And that’s the true American Way.

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It happened like this: Dozens of shoppers were pushing their

grocery laden buggies to and fro, doing all they could to avoid colliding with the other cart pushers surrounding them. The scene got complicated when a gentleman in his fifties who had a very advanced case of cerebral palsy tried to make his way to the door through the bumper carts of groceries. The frowns got frownier as the push-carts were forced into all stop to let the man pass.

I’ll tell you, it looked painful. The contortions the man went through just to put one foot in front of the other seemed so debilitating. Though he was doing well, I hoped the other shoppers would cut him some slack. Then the bleakness of the moment changed in an instant.

It happened that a red headed,

freckle faced four-year-old boy with a smile the size of the moon wasted no time noticing the man and pointed right at him. I cringed. Please, kid, don’t make fun of the poor soul.

“Mommy, look! That man is dancing!” he said, with all of the innocent glee that only a boy of four could muster. Then he trotted over to

the man and looked up at him square in the eye and said, “Boy, mister, you really are a very good dancer!” The man smiled back and entered the store. The shopping carts stood still. And every wrinkled frown that had been displayed until that moment was immediately replaced by pure sunshine smiles. The kid had no idea. He just continued on, looking left and right and left again before giving his mother the all clear that it was okay to cross the ramp over to the parking lot.

So it is all about perceptions. The adults saw only the negative: A guy who was afflicted by some awful physical malady. The child saw dancing. And such a good dancer he was, said the boy. So once again, out of the mouths of babes. You know, life isn’t really all that complicated. Especially when there’s dancing.

PerceptionsBy Lee McCain

Out of the mouths of babes. How the childhood sweetness and perceptions of a small boy could create smiles on the faces of a dozen other people within his world.

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The newly designed Volkswagen Beetle was the darling of the

New York International Auto Show. The sleek, more masculine Beetle is not just a new version of an old car; it’s part of a new strategy.

Germany-based Volkswagen has a long history in the U.S. market — 55 years to be exact. Most of us have a connection to VW cars; remember Herbie? It’s been a long time since Herbie the Love Bug drove his way into the hearts of Americans. But it wasn’t just the Beetle. Remember the

Beep! Beep! Here Comes the New Bug

Volkswagen Aims to Reclaim Top Position in America

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The popularity of the Beetle is enormous in all the other parts of the world. The VW factory in Wolfsburg produces 800,000 vehicles a year — that’s one factory.


microbus? Fahrvergnugen, anyone? There were a lot of cars, but also a lot of problems.

Lost In America“The Volkswagen brand went

through a period where perhaps you could say it lost its way a little

in the U.S. marketplace,” says John Browning, CEO of the Volkswagen Group of America. He’s alluding to the company’s problems with quality, reliability, marketing and image.

Volkswagen couldn’t turn the love for Herbie into a dominance of

the U.S. car market, and Browning says that’s because the company hasn’t always understood the American consumer.

That’s going to change, he says.

“We’re really focusing on the U.S. market as an integral part of our global strategy. Now, to achieve that, we’re going

to have to step up our game in the U.S. market,” Browning says. Part of stepping up the game means spending money in the U.S. — and a lot of it.

“We’re making the investment in production. We’re making the investment in the products for the U.S. consumer. Importantly, investment that was made in the U.S. market even through the depths of the recession,” he says.

Volkswagen spent more than $5 billion on a new car plant in Chattanooga, Tenn. The fi rst car, a Passat, rolled off the line this week.

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be the No. 1 car company in the world.

“What Americans don’t realize is how enormous this company is,” auto analyst Rebecca Lindland says.

“They are so enormous in all the other parts of the world. They’re the biggest seller in China,” she says. “Their factory in Wolfsburg produces 800,000 vehicles a year — one factory.” Lindland says to win the global race with Toyota and GM, Volkswagen has to sell a lot more cars in the U.S.

Jessica Caldwell, with the car website Edmunds.com, says the company has had some success, especially on the coasts and with young people.

“They’re definitely targeted at a younger demographic, and I think it’s served them well with that demographic, but definitely, as their designs have matured, you

can say that it’s ... alienated some of those people,” she says. “It’s not quite quirky enough to work for everyone; it’s not quite mainstream enough to work for everyone. So it’s kind of somewhere in between.”

It Takes Time To Be The Best

That quirky in-between means it could be harder for the company to stake its claim on the U.S. consumer. Caldwell says the American car market has become more competitive with more global players making serious investments.

“It’s harder to break through and become that one big car like the Ford F150 or Toyota Camry,” she says. “It’s more difficult today than it ever has been.”

So Volkswagen may have a harder time reaching its goal of

selling a million cars a year in America in the coming decade.

Caldwell says she’s skeptical that Volkswagen will meet this lofty goal. “It comes down to good product. If you have good product, people will come and they will buy your brand, but it’s something that’s going to take a long time.”

“It can’t happen in a few years,” she says. “You can’t grow yourselves by 400 percent in five years’ time.”

Volkswagen executives say with higher gas prices — and their smaller cooler cars — they hope the new Herbie will be as loved as, say, the Toyota Camry.

Volkswagen executives say with higher gas prices — and their smaller cooler cars — they hope the new “Herbie” will be as loved as the Toyota Camry.


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Whichever way you decide to go - New or Pre-Owned - as

the pages of AmeriShop and Auto Deal Maker can attest, there are many fine, upstanding dealerships from which to shop for your four wheels. Each of these fine Missouri dealerships offer a number of deals at any given time; deals that will prove (especially in a recovering economy) that it is very much a buyers’ market. We would suggest that you start your auto buying experience right here in these pages, and then pay a visit to the dealership of your choice.

That said, all car purchases start with one decision: New or used? With automakers selling hundreds of new models, and more used cars than there are people to drive them, there are plenty of good vehicles out there ready for an owner and driver.

If you’re on a tight budget, then buying a used car gets you the

most vehicle for the least amount of money. You can count on one hand the number of new cars that list for less than $10,000. That buys you a tiny car, probably with two doors and certainly with a manual transmission instead of an automatic, no air conditioning, a lack of safety features and few other common amenities.

For less than half the price of the average new car, you can buy a three- or four-year-old used vehicle that is larger and loaded with more features than the small, bare-bones new one. But buying a used vehicle has its risks, which could cost you more over the life of the vehicle. The fact is you are buying a vehicle that someone else has owned and driven. You don’t know how it’s been driven or how well it’s been cared for. A used vehicle will require maintenance

and possibly expensive repairs far sooner than a new one - and these repairs probably won’t be covered by a warranty.

Buying NewFor some people, buying used

isn’t an option; they want a brand spanking new car. They want to select the color and all of the features that go on it. There’s definitely a pride of ownership and peace of mind in being a vehicle’s first owner. Some of a new car’s advantages include:

• Reduced Maintenance: A new vehicle won’t need maintenance for the first several thousand miles, and then only an oil change and tune-up are required. Some

manufacturers even cover the cost of those routine maintenance items. The new vehicle likely won’t need new tires, a battery, exhaust system or brakes during the first few years of ownership or longer.

• Warranty Coverage: The manufacturer covers its new vehicles under warranty for at least three years, and some warranties last even longer. Many luxury makes now offer warranties of four years and 50,000 - 60,000 miles. With manufacturer warranties, if something goes wrong it’s the responsibility of the dealer and manufacturer to fix it. In addition to comprehensive warranties, automakers provide warranty coverage for both corrosion

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resistance and powertrains. Many manufacturers offer coverage beyond three years/36,000 miles, the previous norm. It’s good to keep in mind that if you buy these vehicles used, what’s left of the warranty may not be fully transferable.

• Peace of Mind: If you encounter problems with your new car, you have legal recourse through state lemon laws — offered in all 50 states. If you can prove that your new car is a lemon, you could receive a replacement vehicle or get your money back. Lemon laws apply only to new cars. You also can find out if your vehicle was returned to the used-car market as a lemon by looking at the vehicle’s title and using a free look-up service provided by Carfax.

• Roadside Assistance: In addition to a comprehensive warranty, virtually all mainstream

new cars and light trucks come with free roadside assistance while the vehicle remains under warranty, and, in some cases beyond. Only exotic car makers do not provide roadside assistance. In addition, some automakers reimburse you or provide alternate transportation if you get stranded far from home. A few manufacturers, including Audi, BMW, Lincoln and Volkswagen, offer free routine maintenance during the first couple years of ownership. These generally cover oil changes and tune-ups.

Going Pre-OwnedIf you’re not married to the idea

of buying a new car, used vehicles have their own benefits:

• Increased Choice: Both new and used-car dealers are feeling the side effects of a tough economy. The positive side of this is that consumers win in a bear market;

as dealerships close prices of large, used SUVs and even midsized cars are down, and there should be more vehicles on lots due to slowing sales.

• Improving Reliability:Although used vehicles typically don’t carry the same warranties as new ones, the original factory warranty on a new car is transferable to a second owner, usually at no charge. Buyers of certified pre-owned cars from an authorized dealer can purchase a late-model used car with the original warranty and then choose to add to it. The combination of a glut of late-model used vehicles, the greater reliability and durability of vehicles, and the availability of warranties make buying a used car less of a gamble.

• Just Like New: Another trend that makes buying used a better option is the proliferation of

certified pre-owned programs. The idea started with luxury brands such as Lexus and Mercedes-Benz and has become a popular alternative for car buyers.

As you can see, there are merits for both - new or used. But whichever you ultimately choose, the fact is that today’s cars are safer, better designed, and better running than they have ever been. So while it always pays to do your online homework, and go tire-kicking, know that whatever vehicle you ultimately decide on, it will be one of the best designed in its class, and there are a number of dealerships - the ones in this publication included - just waiting to show you what will soon be sitting in your driveway. Happy Hunting!

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By H. Dwight Weaver

A lot of water has passed through Bagnell Dam since

the summer of 1959 and a lot of people have spent a lot of their weekends and summer vacations at the lake since then, which should mean that a lot of us have a lot of memories from the good old days at the Lake. But what do you remember from the summer of 1959?

Monkeys, Snakes and a 5-Legged Cow

The summer of 1959 was when the wise guys bounced radio signals off the moon, banned “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” by D. H. Lawrence, and two monkeys were launched into space by the U.S. Army from Cape Canaveral, Florida. While all that was happening, carloads of vacationers headed to the Lake stopped briefl y at the south edge of Eldon to visit Tom’s Monkey Jungle. There they could get their picture taken with a monkey but had to be careful because one of their monkeys was a pick-pocket.

If the monkey failed to snatch their wallet or purse there was Max Allen’s Zoological Gardens further down the road. His attraction had reptiles, alligators, giant turtles and another pick-pocket monkey. And if you stepped next door to the Ozark Deer Farm you could visit with Bambi, feed all kinds of critters, and stare at a 5-legged cow while enduring more monkey business. All in good fun, but there

is no longer any monkey business along the highway.

Tours and more ToursOnce you reached Bagnell

Dam you could take a guided tour of the power plant, which no longer happens except on special occasions. They scheduled free tours on the hour every day and took you into the very innards of the big dam. It was damp, dark and full of whirring machinery but great fun. And you even learned something, which most people try not to do on a vacation. The next stop might be a gift shop and it seemed like every third business along the highway was a gift shop of some kind. Every one of them overfl owed with cedar novelties being produced by three or four businesses in the Lake area that manufactured these examples of Americana kitsch. J. B. Deere Cedarcraft actually gave free tours so you could see how it was all done, from cedar log to cedar box. Gift shops are now fewer and

the makers of all things cedar have just about whittled away.

Shows GaloreThe Ozark Opry

was less than ten years old and packing the house with people who wanted to hear hillbilly music played by talented guys and gals who did a fi ne job acting like a bunch of hicks. The city dudes who fi lled the auditorium clapped and stomped with glee; even the ones who professed not to like country music when they got back to the city.

Just as entertaining were the performances put on by the Ozark Water Ski Pageant in Paradise Cove under 14,000 watts of electricity. What some of those young people

could do on skis - as individuals and as a team - was pretty amazing. They weren’t outsiders either. Most of young people who did the dare-devil skiing had parents who ran local tourist businesses. They weren’t exactly circus brats but they were pretty close to it. We loved ‘em. The kids grew up and the shows are gone.

Remembering 1959 at Lake of the Ozarks

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Max Allen’s Zoological Gardens featured reptiles, alligators, giant turtles, and a pick-pocket monkey.

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Food, Food and More Food

I’ll bet some of you ate at Campbell’s Lake House close to the dam where the kids could eat out of plates shaped like the engine and cars of a train; or at Clayton’s Café where the pies were homemade and people would line up around lunch time because they couldn’t seat very many people at one time.

There was also the Chicken Kitchen at the dam and Jo-Jo’s Ranch House Café in Osage Beach. Some of you may have partaken of the catfish ‘n corn bread served at Lakeview Cafe at the west end of the Grand Glaize Bridge, or even taken lunch at the Grand Glaize Café or Sherwood’s Café. The eating places are no longer the same.

Fishy BusinessThe Missouri Aquarium was

one-of-a-kind and the largest marine

display in the mid- west. They had all kinds of live fish and you could get up close and personal with them, like the giant catfish that weighed 61 pounds. There were also a few swimmers that you kept a safe distance from... like the electric eel and the piranha.

There were also fat fish in the Lake at Loc-Wood Boat Dock at the west end of the dam. You could empty your pockets of change buying food to feed them (as if they really needed more to eat). The fish are still in the Lake but the Aquarium and Loc-Wood have vanished.

Rides and More Rides

Speaking of Loc-Wood Dock, it was a great place to take a ride on the Lake and you had your choice of fast boats, slow boats, a moonlight cruise or a dance cruise. They had the Osage Chief excursion boat, which

was available for a 30-mile cruise, and the Coronado Speedboat as well as the Larry Don excursion boat. You could also just take off in a Cessna Seaplane and see the Lake from way up in the clouds. When you did, you were able to see why the Lake is often called the “Missouri Dragon” or the “Magic

Dragon.” Only from the air can you see the Lake’s true shape as it snakes around among the Ozark hills.

Going Underground

If it was hot and you just wanted to get down and under you could visit

There were some fat fish in the Lake at Loc-Wood Boat Dock at the west end of the dam because you could empty your pockets of change buying food to feed them. The fish are still in the Lake but the Aquarium and Loc-Wood have long since vanished.


Stark Caverns north of the dam with its “grand canyon underground,” or Ozark Caverns near Passover with its “Angel’s Shower,” or Jacob’s Cave near Versailles with its extinct animal bones, or get married in Bridal Cave near Camdenton. Stark Caverns is no longer open.

Dance the Night Away

Square dancing was big - VERY BIG - in 1959. Les Gotcher, a famous Hollywood dance instructor, was holding square dance institutes

at Kirkwood Lodge that summer and staging square dances in local school gyms. There were square dances in the Ozark Opry building and at lakeside at Lake Park near Camdenton. Square dancing still takes place, but not like it did in 1959.

The Western TouchRodeos were big in 1959. At

Western Fun Ranch and the Ozark Homestead there were hayrides, horseback riding and rodeo entertainment. The J Bar H Rodeo in

Camdenton packed their bleachers and had rodeo professionals competing from across the USA. Their special entertainment featured Hollywood stars. The rodeos and

western themes have all ridden off into the sunset, but for thousands of people who visit and revisit the Lake every year. Thank goodness some things don’t change much!

Loc-Wood Dock was a great place to take a ride on the Lake aboard the Larry Don excur-sion boat.

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McDonald’sIce Cream for Kids!That’s right your favorite McDonald’s treat is yours when you color this page and bring it to either of these McDonald’s restau-rants: 6033 HWY 54, Osage Beach, MO or 1726 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark, MO. We’ll post your page on the wall so everyone can see it, and you’ll get a small ice cream cone! One per child, offer good only at the stores mentioned above. So break out the crayons and get started!

While I do not claim to be

an expert fi sherman (because I am only 12 years old), I do have a few years of experience and

I have learned a few things that I think have improved my fi shing luck so with the summer season coming up I thought I would share some of them. Hopefully you will have a great fi shing summer and land that monster fi sh we are all looking for!

1. First, make sure you are us-ing the right bait. You should pick

the bait based on what kind of fi sh you are hoping to land. For ex-ample if you enjoy catching perch worms are the best bet, but if you are looking to catch a bass, try a shiny lure. For Crappie colorful jigs or minnows work best, but if it’s catfi sh you want, try using a stink bait or liver.

2. Second, make sure you have a good quality rod and reel. I’m not saying that you need to go out and spend a lot of money on the best of the best, but you do need to inspect it often to make sure that the eyes on the pole are secure and that the pole does not have

any cracks or breaks in it. The reel should be sturdy and properly con-nected to the rod, and always use good string. Your rod and reel are only as good as the string you use. Don’t be skimpy. You don’t want to catch the big one only to have your line break before you get it to the bank. Invest wisely.

3. Next, know how to cast. Casting is an art and it takes prac-tice. You can do this at home even if you don’t have a water source. Just attach a lead weight to your line and start practicing, but make sure you aren’t close to any win-dows or vehicles!

4. After you have all of this ready, now it’s time to pick your spot. There are many good places to fi sh in the area including the Lake of the Ozarks. When you pick your spot, make sure you aren’t crowd-ing in on someone else’s turf and that you are not trespassing.

5. And last, make sure you know the rules. The Missouri De-partment of Conservation strictly enforces the laws on all the water-ways and you have to know what the rules are in order to fi sh there.

I hope this helps and I hope you all land that monster fi sh!

James Pettit

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Ever feel like you are busting your gluteus

maximus trying to lose weight, but aren’t getting the results you want? Well, there could be many differ-

ent reasons why those pounds just aren’t melting away as quickly as you’d like. Let’s take a look at just a few of them.

Nutrition. Did you know that 80% of your weight loss results are nutritionally related? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. When you skip this meal, whether it’s due to lack of time, trying to cut calories, or you simply aren’t hungry, you slow down your metabolism so don’t skip breakfast... EVER!

Drink lots of water. On average, the human body is made up of 60 to 70 percent water. Water helps to regulate our body tem-perature, but it also helps to carry nutrients

and oxygen to our cells which means it aids in the fat burning process during exercise.

Cardio / Aerobics. If you’re a begin-ner, it’s best to start with three to four days of cardio exercise at a level that you can handle, but still gets your heart rate up. Car-dio increases energy levels, reduces stress, improves mental clarity, and even increases self-esteem.

Strength Training. It is a proven fact that the more muscle you have, the more fat you will burn — even while you sleep. To build lean muscle, add two to three non-consecutive strength training days into your exercise routine per week.

Get your ZZZ’s. On average, we need about 7.5 hours of quality sleep each night. NOTE: And as always, please consult your phy-sician before beginning any fi tness program.

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George Crewell the owner / craftsman of Spirit Wind

Woodworks, recently took the time to answer Ten Questions Posed, a fun and new way for AmeriShop.Biz to introduce happening local business people to our readers. Each month we will pose ten questions about someone you should know in town. OK, here goes: Ten Questions Posed!1. What do you believe is the key to the success you enjoy with your customers and the merchants that carry your product line?A. I under promise and over deliver.2. What do you do better than the many competitors you have?A. I take care of my customers and (referring to Chinese competitors-ed.) I speak English!3. How do you decide on the product lines you carry?A. I build a prototype and test it on friends first and then I take it to dealers and trade shows to gauge customer reaction. That’s how I develop the chairs. And we’re not locked in to a certain way of doing things. I can adapt or modify for the customers, no problem. A side note: I just custom built chairs for an NFL linebacker and he and his football buddies wanted the size of furniture that would support them. I built it and they were thrilled.4. What do you think that you can do better?A. Expand my dealer base.5. What do you do on your time off? How do you enjoy life outside of the Woodworks?A. I like to camp. I love the outdoors. I’m not able to enjoy it as much as I’d like, but hope to

change that.6. What is a worthy charitable cause that you participate in?A. There are things that I want to do but haven’t been able to. I would very much like to be involved in the Mennonite Disaster Service; I’m not Mennonite, but I sure appreciate what they do. I want to help there, as well as Habitat for Humanity.7. How does Spirit Wind Woodworks give back to the community?A. We’re American made, through and through. And we do an honest business and truly care for our customers. Hopefully we’re a good example of what American Made really means.

8. Where were you born and raised? A. I was born in upstate New York, near the Canadian border, in the Adirondacks. I took a job that took me all over the country, landing me in Missouri. I was downsized, without a job, and not ready to retire so made my own job, Spirit Wind Woodworks.9. Tell us about your family?A. My wife is Audrey, and she works for Morgan County Health Department. My Son, Greg, lives in Des Moines, Iowa, and my stepson currently lives in Dubai and is the manager of a marine dealership .10. What’s your favorite movie of all time?A. “Crocodile Dundee” with Paul

Hogan.Readers wishing to see George’s

beautiful outdoor furniture products are invited to visit the Web site at www.spiritwind-woodworks.com. George Crewell can be reached by telephone at (573) 286.7773, and the Spirit Wind products are available at the following dealers: The Split Rail Country Market in Stover (573) 377-2190; Edgar’s Outdoor Sports in Versailles (573) 378-2220; J & J Poultry Service, also in Versailles (573) 378-2282; and at Bryant’s Outdoor located in Laurie (573) 374-9001. Summer’s coming! Now’s the time to get your garden or back yard ready for some easy living on a Spirit Wind patio set.

Ten Questions PosedThis Month It’s George Crewell of Spirit Wind Woodworks

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