Local lore and legend tells us that an old tree stood at a junction of the Wilderness Road of the Ozarks, an unknown traveler nailed a gate from an abandoned hog pen upon the tree to which local residents, freighters, and merchants, as well as those who journeyed on the old road would leave messages as we do on bulletin boards today. In that sprit we bring to you, our readers and supporters, news from your fellow travelers on the

Wilderness Road

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March 2003
Issue 4, Volume 2

 

 

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From Our View Of The Road
A Letter From The Editor

Our Feature Articles

An Interview With Peter Engler
 Come and sit a spell with us as we listen to this wood carver extraordinaire tell about himself and the history of crafts in Ozark Mountain Country
The Rape of The Hills
Mornings come slowly in the Ozarks, as the cock is crowing the night away, and the sun is slowly, ever so gradually rising....sometimes there is a misty fog in the hollow and the dawn ever so slowly slips underneath it and eases the fog to the hilltops where it hovers, fading gently .... I ask myself what will this day bring? Just more pollution or even over development? Or perhaps, hopefully just another bright new promising day.
ON THE ROAD
THE MESSAGE TREE staff is once again on the loose and roaming the hills. Join us as we tour the Douglas County Museum in Ava Missouri.
History, Before There Was History
The first in a series of NEW AND ORIGINAL Jim Barrett material, read about the happennings in the White River valley before history started.
Humor
Watermelon Seeds
Childhood In The 1950s
 I was born in 1953. Growing up in the 1950's and 1960's was much different from today.

 Regular Departments

News From Jim and the Road Gang

A Letter From Jim Barrett
The President of the Wilderness Road of the Ozarks Association

Financial Focus
Act Now to Defray Long-term Care Costs
If you're a baby boomer, then your biggest threat to your future financial security may not be the fluctuating stock market or the solvency of Social Security, either. It's the high cost of long-term care.
Inspirational Article
57 Cents
Read how one little Girl made a difference with her offering of 57 cents.
Recipes
Check Out These Favorites, Just Time For Saint Patrick's day

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Feedback
Letters from our readers.

....I just read The Message Tree for February. I really enjoyed "Ol' Ready To Run".
It brought back a lot of memories.
Daddy's tractor is still always giving him fits!.............. I sent the
website for The Message Tree on to my sister and brother-in-law, .....
Linda Jo

I just took the time to read every article and recipe on the Feb. Message Tree site. They were all very good and I really enjoyed them. You are all to be commended for doing such a great job. I even visited the Becker's Hdw. site and printed out some interesting items that might help JB in his shop. Jim needs to go up there and see what all he might find for his restoration projects which are increasing day by day as people become aware
he is doing that again.......I would try Ann's recipes but sure don't want the calories!

Vicki

I love your new layout, great content and also your new web host!

Rick
http://www.boaz1910.com/

I'm glad that you feel your readers might enjoy the articles. The Ozarks are truly rich in their heritage and you are doing a wonderful service
by bringing this to everyone's attention.

Wishing you continued success -

Arleen

editors note: Arleen is the author of these articles in this month's issue;
A Rocker For All Ages
A Few Things - A Wonderful Gift

Ed I think you out did yourself on this one............
....................I truly enjoyed your story about the Siren's of the OZARKS.
Shirley
from Riverside, California.
This is a great site. Always makes me homesick. If home is where the heart is, Part of me still lives in the Ozarks.

Syd

Wow! You must have worked all night!! It is 1:45 here in Northern California!

I can't wait to have a look........

Diane

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UPDATE :: 15 February 2003

It has come to our attention that many of you are changing Internet Service Providers, which also means a change in your e-mail addresses in many cases. PLEASE don't forget to send THE MESSAGE TREE notification of your new e-mail.

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