McDonald County Press

News

Company Tackles All Jobs, Large And Small Aaron Barnard of Aaron's Home Remodeling and Repair in Pineville says his company does everything from changing out a toilet to building a new home. by Rachel Dickerson McDonald County Pressrdickerson@nwadg.com

Booking Report Dec. 23 by Megan Davis McDonald County Press mdavis@nwadg.com

Farmer's Daughter Moves To Town Farmer's Daughter bloomed in 2018 and continues to grow in the new year. The local, country-chic boutique opened the doors to a first brick-and-mortar location in Anderson last month. by Megan Davis McDonald County Press mdavis@nwadg.com

Veteran Shares Memories From Military Service Chester Neel of Anderson recently shared memories from his service in the Army. by Rachel Dickerson McDonald County Pressrdickerson@nwadg.com

Library Hosts Activities For All Whether you are wanting to spark your brain activity this winter or take part in some enlightening book discussion, the McDonald County Library has several activities planned for all ages, and all events are free and open to the public. by Sally Carroll

Noel City Council Considering Ballot Issue Noel City Council members are trying to decide if they will place a measure on the April ballot. by Sally Carroll

Goodman Fire Protection District Board Seeks Candidates The Goodman Area Fire Protection District is seeking board members to serve the community. Four seats are available in an upcoming election this spring, and the candidate filing date closes at 5 p.m. Jan. 15. by Sally Carroll

Officials Talk Use Of Insurance Money Goodman residents could see an increase in water and sewer rates if aldermen approve measures at the Jan. 15 city council meeting. by Sally Carroll

Sports

Homecoming Seniors Name: Bailey McAlister by Terri OByrne

Mustangs Defeat Houn' Dawgs With the help of a youth movement, the McDonald County High School boys' basketball team defeated the Aurora Houn' Dawgs, 48-39, on Jan. 4 at Aurora High School for the Mustangs' fourth win of the season against eight losses. by Rick Peck Special To McDonald County Press

Fouls Lead To Loss Fouls lead to free throws, and 27 fouls lead to a lot more free throws. by Rick Peck Special To McDonald County Press

Three JV Mustangs Lead At Seneca Wrestling Tournament Third places by Jordan Meador (138), Junior Teriek (145) and Justin Smith (132) led the McDonald County High School junior varsity wrestling team at the Seneca JV Wrestling Tournament held Jan. 5 at Seneca High School. by Rick Peck/Special to McDonald County Press

MCHS Students Vie For Homecoming Court Name: Garrett Spears

Homecoming - Samantha Frazier Name: Samantha Frazier

MCHS Individual Successes at 51st Kinloch Classic Wrestling Tournament in Springfield With only five wrestlers available, the McDonald County High School wrestling team could only look for individual success at the 51st Kinloch Classic Wrestling Tournament held Dec. 28-29 at Parkview High School in Springfield. by Rick Peck/Special to McDonald County Press

MCHS Basketball Teams Return to the Floor The McDonald County High School girls' basketball team will return to the floor at Aurora High School on Friday, Jan. 4, the first game for the Lady Mustangs since their Dec. 13 loss at Carthage. by Rick Peck/Special to McDonald County Press

Opinion

Ginger And Hard Oil The Burkholder family, all seven of them, moved from Pittsburg, Kan., to Eureka, Ill., and eventually to southwest Missouri. As the family prepared to relocate, it proved to be proficient at moving and gathered up all its worldly possessions. Clothes were packed, furniture was loaded, pots and pans were boxed, and the always cordial and obliging Ginger was coaxed into her trailer. by Stan Fine Columnist

Religion

Christ, Our Joy We love to receive gifts -- at Christmastime and at other times. One of the greatest gifts we can receive is the gift of JOY. God loves to give us gifts; God offers the gift of JOY to every person on this earth. The Grinch (a.k.a. Satan), changes the gift from Joy to the gift of Happiness. To the untrained, and ungodly eye, these two gifts often look alike and feel alike. There is, however, a dramatic difference! So, let's unwrap the gift of Joy. by Don Kuehle Columnist

Jesus Has A Heart For The Lost Linda Abercrombie and Tina Smith were celebrating birthdays as we began the new year in worship Sunday morning at Mill Creek Baptist Church. We were greeted by Doug Cory and it was good to have Tom Sharp back with us. Special prayers were requested for Mertie Harmon, Wayne Johnson, Skip, Judy, Alesia, Mary Jean, Kevin Vancuren, the Boyd family, and the R.J. McCool family. Becky expressed thanks for the cards and prayers. The business meeting will be held at 6 p.m. by Kitty Collingsworth Mill Creek Baptist Church

Uncle Bert And Life The calendar has been replaced and most of us are writing 2019 instead of the year-old 2018. There will be many changes for most of us in the next 12 months: Some experiences will be happy, and some not so happy. That's life. Some of us will experience joyful advances, and some will have set-backs. That, also, is life. by Gene Linzey

How do you respond to Jesus' birth? "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is He that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the east, and are come to worship Him...." Matthew 2:1-2 (read verses 1-23) by Randy Moll

Do The Right Thing By Kitty Collingsworth by Kitty Collingsworth Mill Creek Baptist Church

Jesus, Your Ruin Or Your Savior? "Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, 'Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.'" Luke 2:34-35 by Randy Moll

New Year's Resolutions Every year, I make some New Year's resolutions. Every year, I break those resolutions, some of them by Jan. 2. So, why should I continue to make resolutions for the new year? by Don Kuehle Columnist