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Kyle Troutman: Make an impact

August 22, 2023

There are only a few days throughout the year when you can bank on a mixture of high energy, excitement, emotion, and maybe a twinge of anxiety. The few that pop into my mind immediately are Easter, Christmas, birthdays, days you leave for a vacation — and the first day of school.

Kim Healey: Small town values

August 22, 2023

KIM HEALEY I grew up in Seligman with my two sisters as a child. Growing up, we were taught to respect and love one another.

Jeff Fugitt: We are God’s handiwork

August 22, 2023

We read in Ephesians 2:10 that, “We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Some translations say, we are God’s “workmanship.” Others even use the word “masterpiece.” That is an amazing thought.

Lisa Roark: Physician, heal thyself

August 22, 2023

The year 2019 was a whirlwind for me. it was not the good kind of storm, where you cuddle up by the fire with a cup of hot tea and a good book; 2019 was a year that forever changed me and culminated with the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) on my 39th birthday.

Kyle Troutman: Make yourself small, reap a big reward

August 15, 2023

There’s nothing like an extended vacation to revitalize the mind and soul, whether it’s taking a weekend away from home nearby or squeezing as many activities into 132 hours as possible. We opted for the latter last week, flying out Wednesday afternoon to Orlando, spending the following day at Magic Kingdom at Disney World, then embarking on a three-day cruise to the itsy bitsy Bahamanian island of Bimini upon the Carnival Liberty cruise ship.

August 15, 2023

Last week, the Barry County Museum received a phone call from a researcher in New Hampshire investigating the life of the late poet Frank Stanford. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, Stanford took his own life in 1978 at the age of 29 by shooting himself in the chest three times with a .22 pistol after an argument with his wife over his girlfriend.

August 15, 2023

“I need to talk to someone about getting home delivered meals.” That’s one of the most common responses I get when answering the phone at the Cassville Senior Center where I work as the Center Lead for SeniorAge. SeniorAge works in partnership with local senior center boards to offer meals and services across 17 counties and 30+ senior centers, and is probably best known for the hot lunches served in the senior center throughout the week and our home delivered meal program.

Kyle Troutman: 2 in 2

August 8, 2023

On this day in 2021, I was suppose to be a dad already. In two days from now, we’ll celebrate the second birthday of our Olivia, the cutest, happiest, smartest and most ornery child to enter my life in the last few years — though her older sister gives her a run for her money on every one those qualities.

August 8, 2023

I love the ocean. Correction, I love to look at the ocean.

Janet Mills: Detour ahead

August 8, 2023

Embracing life’s unforeseen journey is similar to dealing with the twisted knot you feel in your stomach when encountering the detour ahead sign on the road. Life is quite like a rollercoaster ride, filled with exhilarating ups, challenging downs, and flavored with the surprise of delays and turns in the road.

Opinion

Kyle Troutman: Make an impact

Kim Healey: Small town values

Jeff Fugitt: We are God’s handiwork

Lisa Roark: Physician, heal thyself

Kyle Troutman: Make yourself small, reap a big reward

Jeremiah Buntin: Ozark history full of interesting folks

Kristina Atwood: More than a meal

Kyle Troutman: 2 in 2

TroutMom Says: You can’t be brave if you aren’t afraid

Janet Mills: Detour ahead

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