McDonald County Press

News

Heavy rains cause flooding in Anderson Several people gathered at the water's edge Sunday afternoon, just off the banks of Indian Creek in Anderson, Mo. The view was staggering and shocking. A neighborhood that lines the banks of the usually scenic view was severely flooded, the top of a propane tank just peaking out the top of the rapidly flowing water. by Megan Davis

High school girl rebuilds classic truck Paige Newhard is no stranger to grease, oil or hard work. In fact, she said she is most comfortable getting her hands dirty. The 17-year-old was born into a family of mechanics and motorheads and fully intends to continue the tradition. by Megan Davis McDonald County Press mdavis@nwadg.com

Pineville Couple Finds Romance After Loss A Pineville couple has found romance after both lost their spouses. Ed Malcolm of Pineville has lived in McDonald County for 25 years. His wife of 56 years, Sharon, died a year and a half ago. by Rachel Dickerson McDonald County Press rdickerson@nwadg.com

SWC Council Approves Stop Stick Purchase Southwest City's board of aldermen continued to contemplate the best course of action regarding the city's outdated water system at the council's regular meeting on Tuesday, June 11. One week prior, council members met with water system engineers to mull over the possibilities, moving forward. by Megan Davis McDonald County Press mdavis@nwadg.com

Board Approves New Company For Athletic Facility Design The McDonald County R-1 School District Board of Education, in a work session before its June 13 meeting, voted to hire Paragon Architecture for a master plan and design on the district's athletic sports complex. by Rachel Dickerson McDonald County Press rdickerson@nwadg.com

SWC Water System Needs To Be Updated Southwest City's board of aldermen held a special meeting on Tuesday, June 4, to discuss the state of the city's water lines and how to fund infrastructure improvements with water system engineers. by Megan Davis McDonald County Press mdavis@nwadg.com

Treasure-Bearing Monthly Swap Meet Proves Popular Vicki and Darwin Smith started a monthly swap meet as a way to grow their Hideaway Spot RV Park business in Goodman. by Sally Carroll

Betterment Association Members Ask Aldermen To Move Forward With Building Members of the Goodman Betterment Association want to see progress on the community building. by Sally Carroll

Sports

MCHS 18U Baseball Suffers Doubleheader Loss To Neosho Neosho scored three runs in the fourth inning on the way to claiming a 4-2 decision June 11 over McDonald County in the first game of an 18U doubleheader at MCHS. by Rick Peck/Special to McDonald County Press

McDonald County Drops Doubleheader to Joplin Joplin scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to pull out a 5-4 win in the second game of a doubleheader held June 17 at Joplin High School. by Rick Peck/Special to McDonald County Press

16U Baseball Team Goes 5-0; Wins The Owasso 16U Tournament The McDonald County 16U baseball team went 5-0 to win the Owasso 16U Baseball Tournament, including a 1-0 win in the championship game. by Rick Peck/Special to McDonald County Press

18U Baseball Goes Winless In Branson The McDonald County 18U baseball team's trip to Branson last week wasn't as enjoyable as most people's visit to Missouri's entertainment capital. by Rick Peck/Special to McDonald County Press

Opinion

Dear God Or To Whom It May Concern Hello, my name is Stan. But then, if everything I've heard about you is true, I'm quite certain that you know who I am. As the night begins to chase the daylight from the sky, I take this opportunity to put pen to paper and ask for your help in a matter which I will now explain. Actually, I suppose the real reason for the creation of this correspondence is to request a favor of you. by Stan Fine Columnist

Religion

Christians Express Kindness To Others As we gathered to worship on Father's Day at Mill Creek Baptist Church, we were greeted by Doug Cory, who opened our morning service with prayer. Happy Birthday to Shelley Hall, and happy anniversary to Mitchell and Abby Lett. Special prayers were requested for Nancy Wilson, Marcella Wasson, Mildred Easter, Gene Pinkley, David Barton, Yvette Rico, Vernon Meek, Don Chaney, Skip and Debra, the Patterson family, Gene Hall and travel prayers. by Kitty Collingsworth Mill Creek Baptist Church

Celebrate Pentecost "We believe in the Holy Spirit..." (Apostle's Creed) by Don Kuehle Columnist

Do you know and serve the true God? "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates." Deuteronomy 6:4-9 by Randy Moll

How can one receive the Holy Spirit? Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call." Acts 2:38-39 by Randy Moll

Faith, Prayer And Trusting God, The Way To Not Lose Your Heart It was a beautiful Sunday morning as we gathered to worship at Mill Creek Baptist Church. We were greeted by Doug Cory, and special prayers were requested for Don Chaney, Del Hawkins, Mertie Harmon, Roger Wormington and unspoken. Sherri White and Terry Lett shared praises. In announcements, we will meet after our morning worship service on June 23 to finalize plans for Vacation Bible School. The business meeting will also be held that evening at 7 p.m. by Kitty Collingsworth Mill Creek Baptist Church

We Can Only Imagine What God Has For Us This Lord's day we were blessed with a very dear friend of Lea Orlick who came to worship with us, and we were blessed by her presence. Rebecca, we were so glad to have you and pray you will come again real soon. Another special event was the opportunity to sing "Happy Birthday" to our very own song leader, whom we all love and appreciate so very much. Randy Richardson is another year older and we pray God will give him many more. by Joyce Walters Cove Mission of Hope

A Good Word For Pore Ol' Dad A little boy was asked, "What's the difference between Mother's Day and Father's Day?" Without hesitation, he responded: "The presents don't cost as much." President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed, in 1914, that the second Sunday in May be observed as Mother's Day. It wasn't until 1972 that Father's Day became a national holiday. Poor old dad! by Don Kuehle Columnist