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Greg Gates, left, Jay Schoelzel, middle and Ron Shephard, work in tandem at Steak Inn to get delicious steaks out quickly to Delicious, mouth-watering steaks, customers. The three cooks have worked for the restaurant for years, practically unheard of in the restaurant business. Gates cooked over wood charcoal, ready to be has been there 20 years, Schoelzel, 32, and Shepherd, 10. All of them say it’s because they have a great boss. Julia Kilmer/ served to customers. Julia Kilmer/reporter@ [email protected] cassville-democrat.com Steak Inn restaurant, a local tradition, still going strong after nearly 40 years decided to open a nice dining estab- Steaks, salad bar, lishment for locals. After moving to Shell Knob in 1974, consistency, timeless she ran a business installing antennas hospitality restaurant’s to give residents TV reception before the days of cable and dish antennas. calling card But as the famous saying by John Lennon goes, “Life happens while BY JULIA KILMER you’re busy making other plans.” [email protected] “There was no place to eat, and we hen something or someone is got tired of driving to Springfield,” special, you just know it. You Wood said. “We started [the restau- Wcan’t always put your finger rant] mainly because my husband said on why, but you just know. ‘We can charcoal.’” That’s the case with the Steak Inn So they decided to specialize in steak house, a fine-dining restaurant steaks, but cook them in a way no one tucked away in a remote corner of else was doing that gave it a unique the on the edge of Table Rock flavor. Lake in Shell Knob, the last place one “It’s the charcoal we use,” Wood would expect to find such an estab- said. “It’s your natural, hardwood lishment. charcoal, not a briquet.” And ironically so, because that’s In this case, it’s good for Wood that the very reason, about 40 years ago, life happened to lead her in a differ- that Vona Sue Wood and her husband ent direction, because her restaurant, Stacey Larson-Moeller and Glenda Ratliff stop for a quick picture on a busy Saturday got tired of driving about 60 miles to The Steak Inn, which opened in 1977 night at work at Steak Inn. Both have worked for the popular steakhouse about 20 Springfield to enjoy a nice meal and CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 years, each, a rarity in the restaurant world. Julia Kilmer/[email protected] VISIT SHELL KNOB Wednesday, May 17, 2017 • Page 5

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Serving your agricultural needs for over 30 years Exeter Stark City Aurora Agri Center 417-835-3465 417-638-5513 29 N. Elliott St. • 417.678.3536 Page 6 • Wednesday, May 17, 2017 VISIT SHELL KNOB Shell Knob Chamber planning 2017 events Chamber encourages teams to include annual Classic & Custom Car Show on Fishing tournaments, SHELL KNOB EVENTS children with parents, grandparents Sept. 16. The 28th annual car show will What: Fishing tournaments, antique boat with grandchildren, spouses, siblings also be held at Chamber Park. Check in annual festivals to be show, fireworks over the lake, car show and and friends. begins at 9 a.m. and awards presenta- held this year fall festival Later on this summer, boats will tion is at 3 p.m. The top 78 cars, trucks When: Throughout 2017 gather on the lake for a different rea- and motorcycles will be awarded. Dash BY KYLE TROUTMAN son — the July 4th Fire and Thunder plaques will also be given to the first [email protected] will be this Saturday at Fireworks Display. People can gather 100 vehicles. or those looking for fun in the sun Marina. on the water just east of the Shell Knob “It’s always a fun time for everyone, in Shell Knob, there are events The Shell Knob Chamber of Bridge for a fabulous show of fireworks car enthusiast or not,” Harrison said. lined up for every season. Commerce is proud to sponsor to celebrate the country’s indepen- Finally, the Homer Sloan Buddy F its Second Annual Multi Species dence. The show begins just after dark, Bass Tournament rounds out the year Twilia Harrison, Shell Knob Tournament. While most tournaments Chamber of Commerce director, said at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Oct. 7. The tournament is the lon- are judged on weight, scoring for this Shakin’ In the Shell opens up the gest-running, continuously-held open anyone looking for a great time in tournament will be a total length of fist Fall slate of events, set for Sept. 15 and bass tournament on Table Rock Lake. southern Barry county will surely find from six different categories. A com- 16. The 12th Annual Shakin’ in the Started in 1980, the tourney is named it this year. plete catch will consist of 16 fish. Shell Fest held at Chamber Park. The for Homer Sloan, one of the original “Shell Knob has a season full of The purpose of this tournament is to Fest starts on Friday evening from 6-10 organizers. For 37 years, the Homer fun and entertaining events planned,” show the variety of fish that are avail- p.m., with featured band “Earl and Sloan Buddy Bass Tournament has she said. “Fishing tournaments, the able in Table Rock Lake. The Chamber Them.” On Saturday, the Fest opens at attracted anglers of varying skills to antique boat show, fireworks over the also wants to provide an opportunity 10 a.m. and will continue until 8 p.m. enjoy the fun, camaraderie and compe- lake, the car show and our fall festival for those wanting to try their hand at There will be live music and fun, a chil- tition of this well-run event. add up to a great time in Shell Knob a tournament. Anglers don’t need to dren’s entertainment area, food, beer “Enjoy a good day of fishing, dinner on Table Rock Lake. The recent higher be professional or own a bass boat to and vendors galore. Back by popular and prizes at the Homer Sloan Buddy lake level just means the fish are a little participate. Any boat will do. The main demand this year on Saturday is “Bark Bass Tournament,” Harrison said. closer to your boat.” objective is to get young and old alike in the Park.” Parking and admission For more information about events, Events this year kick off quickly, as out on the water, taking advantage of are free. Harrison may be reached at the the Multi Species Fishing Tournament all Table Rock Lake has to offer. The In conjunction with the Fest is the Chamber at 417-858-3300. OLD CHURCH GALLERY We’re Not Just a Gift Shop,We’re an Educational Experience We Have a Wide Range of Cabin and Home Décor including: Antiques & Furniture, Sculpture & Paintings Decorative Crystals & Fossils, Gemstone & Southwestern Jewelry & Fun Stuff in the KIDS’ GALLERY. All at Prices to Please any Budget Providing a Full 417-858-2510 Healthy, One mile north of the Bridge in Shell Knob on FR 1240, Happy, Lifestyle (across from the School) Visit us at: Summer Hours: 10 – 5, Sunday 11 – 4, Closed Wednesdays FARMERS’ MARKET Every Thursday 8-11 am. www.mvesk.com 417-858-2426 Antler Lodge Vacation Rentals Rest... Rejuvenate... Renew 1079 Fish ’n Fun Road Phone: 417-838-6592 1-417-858-6290 Hwy. 39 to Lake Road 39-41 • Shell Knob, MO 65747 Bruce & Marilyn Simmons, Owners Available Year Round www.antlerlodgeproperties.com VISIT SHELL KNOB Wednesday, May 17, 2017 • Page 7

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The finale of the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce’s fireworks show on Table Rock Lake ended with a flurry of fireworks, culminating in cheers and honking of boat horns that could be heard from the bluffs by the highway 39 bridge. Kyle Troutman/editor@cass- ville-democrat.com

The Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce on July 4, 2016, shot $12,000 worth of fire- The Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce on July 4, 2016, shot $12,000 worth of fire- works on Table Rock Lake in a show lasting about 20 minutes and was withnessed by works on Table Rock Lake in a show lasting about 20 minutes and was withnessed by an estimated 200-plus boats on the water. Kyle Troutman/[email protected] an estimated 200-plus boats on the water. Kyle Troutman/[email protected] VISIT SHELL KNOB Wednesday, May 17, 2017 • Page 9

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Steak Inn: Restaurant’s at-home feel, low turn over credited for longevity CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 after a two-year remodeling of a what was once a home, is amazingly, still in business nearly 40 years later. The restaurant business is purport- ed to be one of the toughest to survive in, partly due to its profit-loss margin, and high turnover among staff. But whether you call it a niche, luck, or some special mojo, Wood has found an effective formula for longevity in the industry that works. What is her competitive advan- tage, one might ask? Steaks for one, and lots of them. T-bones, Kansas City strips, filets, top sirloin, ribeye; you name it, she makes it. They also serve pork chops, salmon, shrimp and scallops, kabobs, frog legs, and more. Entrees include the salad bar and a fresh-baked loaf of bread. “The steaks are better here,” said Chuck Singleton, of Denver, Colo., whose favorite steak is the filet mignon. Singleton has a second home in Shell Knob and has been coming to the restaurant for 20 years. “It’s not like I don’t have nice places to go in Denver. We have Del Frisco’s there, but the steaks here are just as good. Most of the waitresses have been here 20-plus years so you know them. It’s also consistent in that Cooks Ron Shephard, left, and Jay Schoelzel match tickets with plates for accuracy before sending steaks on their way to waiting they’re not having to retrain cooks customers. Julia Kilmer/[email protected] and waitresses because they stay. It’s a family deal.” Another competitive advantage, publisher Emory Melton. In total, Wood has a staff of “There are people waiting 45 although not overtly spoken, but seen “He was a pork chop eater,” Wood about 15, including waitresses Kasie minutes to one hour,” said Bob and felt if one spends any amount said. Moore and Jenny Allen, cook Mason Richardson of Wichita, Kan., and of time at the restaurant, has to be Then there’s the atypical fact that Loveland, and a salad bar staff of two. Shell Knob, who is retired and has Wood’s personal brand of customer her staff don’t turn over, they stay put. Wood claims she doesn’t know what been bringing his family to eat at the service and warmth that make cus- But after putting two and two together, makes them stay so long, but says they steakhouse for 20 years also. “We tomers want to keep coming back. one might guess that it’s because Wood are like family. used to bring our kids all the time, Wood takes time to stop and visit is like a surrogate, second mother. “I had two other waitresses here and they’re all grown up now. Our with her customers, and has even “I’m loyal to her,” said Jay for over 23 years,” she said. “They just friends would all talk about how good named tables after them. Schoelzel, her cook who has worked for work until they can’t anymore. They the steaks are, so we came three or “I think we have treated our cus- her since 1984. “She puts up with us.” make good money and they like to four times, and just kept coming. It’s tomers very well over the last 40 “It’s a good place to work and I have work for me. I treat them the way I’d because of the way they cook them, on years,” Wood said. “We have a lot a good boss,” said Ron Shephard, cook like to be treated, and I guess they go the wood charcoal. It’s good food and of loyal customers. It’s a nice atmo- for 10 years. for it.” a good atmosphere.” sphere and reasonable prices, and I’ve “I love my job,” said waitress Glenda Now 72, Wood has no plans of slow- Wood and her staff are also proud seen four generations of families. I Ratliff, when asked why she’s stayed ing down, and is grateful for the suc- of their salad bar, which customers just try to serve what I would like to 20 years, as she hustled to prepare cess the restaurant has seen. brag about also. eat and not anything I wouldn’t eat drink orders. “This place has been good to me, “Our salad bar has been a calling myself.” “It can be hectic, but we’re all and all my customers, too,” she said. “I card for us,” Wood said, “with 19 Wood has seen thousands of cus- pretty close here,” said Stacey Larson- hope I don’t ever have to leave.” items, all freshly made.” tomers come through her doors, Moeller, another 20-year employee. Hours are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every They also have a lounge area where including well-known faces in sur- “I’ve stayed because of the people I day but Monday. The beautifully-land- guests can have a cocktail or glass of rounding communities like Barry work with, but the customers as well. scaped restaurant is located at 22290 wine, which few establishments offer County Commissioner Cherry Warren, And my boss is awesome. She’s like a Waters Edge Drive in Shell Knob off in the area without having to go to a local attorney Donald Cupps and the second mom. I get her something for Highway 39, and can be reached by bar setting. late attorney, historian and newspaper Mother’s Day every year.” calling 417-858-6814. VISIT SHELL KNOB Wednesday, May 17, 2017 • Page 15 Shakin’ in the Shell returning this year

Layne Jung, 14, of Shell Knob, fires his laser gun while playing laser tag at Shakin’ in the Shell at Chamber Park in Shell Knob in September 2016. Kyle Troutman/ Gedian Still, 1-1/2, gets a balloon elephant, courtesy of Ronzo the Clown, at Shakin’ in the Shell at Chamber Park [email protected] in Shell Knob in September 2016. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]

Jim Schemanski, of Shell Knob, checks out a restored 1913 “T” Bucket at the 27th Breanna Marcoux, left, 19, of Neosho, paints the face of Holly Sherfy, 12, of Shell Annual Classic and Custom Car Show, which ran in conjunction with Shakin’ in the Knob, at Shakin’ in the Shell at Chamber Park in Shell Knob in September 2016. Kyle Shell at Chamber Park in Shell Knob in September 2016. Kyle Troutman/editor@cass- Troutman/[email protected] ville-democrat.com Page 16 • Wednesday, May 17, 2017 VISIT SHELL KNOB VISIT SHELL KNOB Wednesday, May 17, 2017 • Page 17 Kayak fishing tournament coming to Table Rock the lake level so high, organizers decided such as rivers or creeks, that my boat Event set for Sept. 10 FISHING TOURNAMENT a reschedule was in order. couldn’t get to,” Gregory said. “Large What: A kayak and canoe fishing tour- “There will be a couple restau- reservoirs and lakes already have plenty allows fishing within nament sponsored by the Shell Knob rants providing meals,” Koob said. of competitive series, so I wanted to give 50-mile radius Chamber of Commerce and the River “Carmelina’s will provide a meal on the kayak anglers a chance to have fun com- Bassin Tournament Trail night of Sept. 9 [from 5-7 p.m. during peting in the locations where the kayak BY KYLE TROUTMAN When: Sept. 10 the captain’s meeting], and Area 71 will really excels.” Where: Shell Knob an a 50-mile radius provide food at the measure in ceremony Koob said he hopes the Table Rock [email protected] around Table Rock Lake or the fishing enthusiast, a new [after lines are brought in at 5:30 p.m.]” Lake event will grow into an annual type of competition will be coming Koob said the Chamber is expecting tournament. to Shell Knob this fall, as the River and come back some time.” about 50-60 entrants. “We definitely want to take that into F Koob said the tournament setup is “Part of the Chamber of Commerce’s consideration,” he said. “We’ve spon- Bassin tournament Trail is hosting a new for the area, as anglers will take cell regional event on Table Rock Lake on goal is to attract people to the beautiful sored tournaments before, like the Multi phone photos of their catches on a mea- area,” Koob said. “We have a lot to offer Species Tournament and the Homer Sept. 10. suring board, then send in the shots to with the lake and things to do in Mark Sloan Buddy Bass Tournament, so we’ll Tom Koob, volunteer for the Shell allow for real-time standings. Twain National Forest. see how this one goes. If River Bassin Knob Chamber of Commerce, said the “You can use a kayak or canoe, basi- River Bassin’ was founded by Drew is satisfied, we will certainly consider River Bassin representatives contacted cally anything with no motor,” Koob Gregory as a way to promote fun, family making it annual. I love to fish, and this the Chamber with interest in hosting a said. “Typically, The River Bassin tour- oriented fishing for anglers who want is a great area with lots of different fish tournament in Shell Knob, and the idea naments are on flowing water, but this to enjoy more secluded waters from to catch.” was well received. is an exception where much of the tour- kayaks and canoes. Each event is open Information about River Bassin’ and “There has been an upsurge in kayak nament will take place on flat water. It’s to anglers of any skill level. Teams and how to register can be found at river- and canoe fishing, and this tournament a different type of tournament for this families are welcome to enter and attend bassintrail.com or on Facebook or by includes a 50-mile radius that allows area, and that is a benefit to the sponsors the event activities. Tournament day is calling 724-989-1630. Gregory’s Hooked anglers to go into a number of rivers and and will hopefully bring new types of a fun-filled affair with games, food and on Wild Waters videos can be viewed streams, some as far away as ,” fishermen to the area.” prizes. on Youtube. The Shell Knob Chamber Koob said. “We hope people come here, The tournament was originally sched- “I got into kayak fishing to be able to of Commerce can be contacted at www. spend some money, enjoy themselves uled for May 8, but heavy rains raised catch fish in less pressured wild places, shellknob.com or 417-858-3300. SHELL KNOB SMALL ENGINE GENERAL CONTRACTOR CUSTOM HOMES AND LAKEFRONT DEVELOPMENT Your full SALES & SERVICE service PAUL TRAUSCH small engine 27564 State Hwy 39 Shell Knob, P.O. BOX 303 Ph: Office (417) 858-3358 store SHELL KNOB, MO 65747 Home 858-6855 MO. 65747 417-858-3094 Dealer for

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Come And ShAre our relAxing ozArkS PArAdiSe! lodge i reSTAurAnT i ConFerenCe CenTer i PArk STore Enjoy the quiet beauty of deep hollows, tall narrow ridges and a clear, sparkling stream while basking in the peace and tranquility of the Emory Melton Inn and Conference Center. Perched atop a hill in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, the Inn and Conference Center offers a complete package of recreation, hospitality and family-friendly, homestyle dining!

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24667 State hwy. 112, Cassville, missouri 65625. inn & Conference Center 417-847-2330 Park Store (CCC lodge) 417-847-4971 hatchery 417-847-2430 Park office 417-847-2539 nature Center 417-847-3742