CONTENTS Volume 75 22 | SEPTEMBER 2022 | Number 9 38 48 8 Sharing success IN EVERY ISSUE Barton County Electric supports Lamar football's tradition 13 Sheep in wolf's clothing Dan Meers entertains and inspires, on and off the fi eld 22 Back to J.C. Young leaders return to CYCLE 28 A blank canvas Artist creates unique pieces using alcohol ink 38 Metal on their minds Augusta artists use new skills to craft giant sculptures 48 Where the bison roam Nature is nurtured at Dunn Ranch Prairie ON THE COVER Dan Meers has portrayed KC Wolf since the character was conceived. His three decades of work just scratch the surface of his story. Read about Dan on page 13. Missouri RURAL ruralmissouri.coop | SEPTEMBER 2022 4 Cooperation 5 Perspectives 8 Community 29 Eats 34 Neighbors 43 Recipes 48 Outdoors 52 Events 54 Just4Kids Lemonade House Grille | Metal Arts | Dunn Ranch Prairie SEPTEMBER 2022 | RURALMISSOURI.COOP 3http://www.ruralmissouri.coop http://www.RURALMISSOURI.COOP