McDonald County Press

News

Couple Is McDonald County State Fair Farm Family Of Year Dennis and Tricia Coberly of Pineville have been named the McDonald County State Fair Farm Family of the Year for 2019. by Rachel Dickerson McDonald County Press rdickerson@nwadg.com

Chicken Coop Open To Begin June 6 The 38th Annual Chicken Coop Open is scheduled to take over Wayside Campground in Noel from June 6 through June 9. The three-day dart tournament also features access to an 18-hole golf scramble, a chicken wing contest, a charity auction and float trips on the Elk River. by Megan Davis McDonald County Press mdavis@nwadg.com

New Bethel School Volunteers Continue Work Spring wet weather has not dampened the spirit of volunteers celebrating local heritage. by Sally Carroll

The War And The Wall No one knows where in Vietnam Army Sgt. Jerry Dean Stewart died on Feb. 19, 1966. But that doesn't mean the native of Lanagan, Mo., is forgotten. by Becca Martin-Brown

Memorial Day services planned at GAR Cemetery SULPHUR SPRINGS -- Memorial Day is more than backyard barbecue and beer. Thanks to the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), we have a national holiday set aside to honor those who have served and fought for our nation. by Randy Moll

'History Live' Will Feature Fun Poker Run, Re-enactors, Museum Opening Local history buffs are interested in drawing more people to their "History Live" celebration on Saturday. That's why organizers are launching the first-ever poker run as part of the festivities. by Sally Carroll

Bowling Center To Open Soon Pineville Bowl is getting some updates and will open soon. by Rachel Dickerson McDonald County Press rdickerson@nwadg.com

Booking Report This booking report indicates that the people listed below were arrested or given notice to appear in court in connection with the charges listed next to their names. It does not indicate guilt or innocence in regard to any of the alleged offenses. by Staff Report

Sports

MCHS Basketball Starts Next Season With Head Coach Joines A new era in McDonald County High School basketball will begin next season under the direction of Brandon Joines. by Rick Peck/Special to McDonald County Press

MCHS Advances Three Athletes In Four Events To State Track Meet The goal of all coaches is to have their teams and athletes peaking at the end of the season. by Rick Peck/Special to McDonald County Press

MCHS Senior Keaton Signs With Oklahoma State University Even though McDonald County High School doesn't have a rodeo team, the school recently hosted its second signing for a student planning to attend college on a rodeo scholarship. by Rick Peck/Special to McDonald County Press

Unearned Runs Key To MCHS Loss To Joplin At Districts Izak Johnson never allowed an earned run, but six errors led to six unearned runs to key the Joplin Eagles to a 6-1 win over McDonald County in the Missouri Class 5 District 11 Baseball Tournament on May 11 at Joplin High School. by Rick Peck/Special to McDonald County Press

MCHS Boys Track Places Fifth At Missouri Class 4 District 2 Track And Field Championships Elliott Wolfe won one event and finished third in another, and Corbin Jones had two seconds and a sixth, to lead the McDonald County High School boys' track team to a fifth-place finish at the Missouri Class 4 District 2 Track and Field Championships held May 11 at Carl Junction High School. by Rick Peck/Special to McDonald County Press

Barrett Signs To Cheerleading At MSSU The 2019-2020 Missouri Southern State University cheerleading squad will have a McDonald County look. by RICK PECK/SPECIAL TO MCDONALD COUNTY PRESS

Lady Mustangs' Soccer Finish Season 1-15 McDonald County had several opportunities to take the lead against Carl Junction, but the Lady Bulldogs fought off each of those chances before they scored the only goal of the match with 14:19 left in the second half for a 1-0 win in the first game of the Missouri Class 3 District 11 Soccer Tournament on May 13 at MCHS. by Rick Peck/Special to McDonald County Press

Opinion

The Quintessence Of A Small Town What are the ingredients needed to make a small town? No, it's not just the number of people who choose to call it home, nor is it the number of paved streets or traffic signals or the size or number of stories of the town's city hall. I believe that small towns are defined by the attitudes of those who call them home and live their modest and unpretentious lives far away from the many who only dream of giving up their hectic and complicated existences. by Stan Fine Columnist

Religion

Dealing WuiGett Quality Of Walk -- Time And Money Our Pastor, Brother Mark Hall, was celebrating a birthday as we gathered to worship Sunday morning at Mill Creek Baptist Church. Special prayers were requested for many, including Don Chaney and Skip. Several shared praises. Doug Cory greeted our visitors and opened the service with prayer. by Kitty Collingsworth Mill Creek Baptist Church

Why Is Our Nation In Such A Mess? We want to praise the Lord for Sister Naomi. She had to have an emergency surgery which was followed by complications, but you can't keep God's servant down. She blessed everyone with her presence at church on Sunday morning. She is still recovering, so please keep her in your prayers. by Joyce Walters Cove Mission of Hope

A Day For Remembering Memorial Day is a time to pause and remember! Remember those men and women who died for their country in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan. Young and old, they heard the call of duty, marched off to war to defend their country and to fight for our freedom. Many came back without a scratch. Many returned home scarred by memories of violence and death. Some came back, bent and crippled. Some never came home at all. by Don Kuehle Columnist

Dealing With Others It was a beautiful Sunday morning as we gathered to worship at Mill Creek Baptist Church on Mother's Day. There were several unspoken prayers requested, along with prayers for Don Chaney, Terry Clark and Skip. We also welcomed Barbara Cory as the newest member of our congregation. by Kitty Collingsworth Mill Creek Baptist Church

The Loneliest Book In The World The Bible remains a best-seller, even in today's world. Yet, the Bible is too-often not read. The Bible is perhaps the loneliest book in the world! If your Bible kept a daily diary, would it read like this? by Don Kuehle Columnist

Will the Lord God carry out judgments against His churches? "Jerusalem has sinned gravely, therefore she has become vile. All who honored her despise her because they have seen her nakedness; yes, she sighs and turns away. Her uncleanness is in her skirts; she did not consider her destiny; therefore her collapse was awesome; she had no comforter. 'O Lord, behold my affliction, for the enemy is exalted!'" Lamentations 1:8-9 (Read Lamentations 1) by Randy Moll