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Ginger Bigalke has worked thousands of hours in two stints with the Stone County Medical Center Auxiliary and continues to volunteer weekly, donning the distinctive red smock.
Auxiliary members …
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7/23/24
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Thane and Ashley Huyard of Timbo operate a farm encompassing hundreds of acres and hold down jobs outside of the farm along with a home-based business, all while doting on two young children. They …
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By Lori Freeze
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7/16/24
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Gladys Jean Ramsey was born on July 3, 1927, to Walton Otto “Ott” Ramsey and Georgie Gowens Ramsey. She was born at home, delivered by a midwife, on the Stone County farm her grandfather, …
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By Judy Bishop
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7/16/24
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Dustin Jennings doesn’t see many lost causes.
When he sees old cars and trucks parked in places where previous owners gave up on them, Dustin sees a resurrection story.
Not a miracle, …
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By Frank Wallis
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7/16/24
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“Erbyland” at Mountain View High School is no more. Its queen and ruler is moving to not-so-distant lands but will forever remember the people who graced the “wall of fame” in …
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By Lori Freeze
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7/16/24
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Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories that will highlight youth-oriented programs in Stone County. Readers are invited to suggest topics by e-mailing the editor at …
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By Frank Wallis
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7/16/24
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Zane Johnson, a 2004 graduate of Mountain View High School, is now a culinary arts instructor whose students are taking food prep to new heights.
Johnson is going into his 10th year as an …
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By Lori Freeze
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7/16/24
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Billie Burnett – who many know as “Miss Billie” or simply “the sea shell lady” – turned 97 years old Feb. 9 and celebrated with relatives and friends at her home …
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By Lori Freeze
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3/24/24
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Robbie Purdom presents the 2024 Distinguished Citizen Award to Connie and Kenneth Crymes March 14 at the Ozark Folk Center's Skillet Restaurant.
See the March 20 issue for a photo …
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3/24/24
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A celebration of 150 years for the Hinkle cabin located at the Stone/Van Buren County line is scheduled for Saturday.
The public is invited to the Hinkle Homestead Homecoming from 10 a.m. to …
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9/20/23
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Juanita Hinkle celebrated her 100th birthday July 23 with a party at Flatwoods Baptist Church, where she has been a member since she was a teenager.
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8/1/23
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Farming is what Dayton McCarty has wanted to do since he was a little boy.
“I never played sports,” he said. “I went with Dad everywhere.”
Now, he and his family are …
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7/11/23
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A longtime educator and current community volunteer, Frances Bullard, is being honored as this year’s Distinguished Citizen by the Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce. The award was …
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3/29/23
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97-year-old Erwin York of Melrose comes from a musical family, and while he no longer fiddles regularly, he still dances every chance he gets.
Erwin’s father, John York, was a fiddler, and …
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2/2/23
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Stone County Medical Center Auxiliary members say their volunteer work is a very rewarding experience and that’s easy to believe when you realize three of the most active have logged thousands …
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2/2/23
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A bee works the blooms of a crepe myrtle at First Baptist Church in Mountain View.
From the Aug. 3 issue.
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8/26/22
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Charles Vickers grew up in the woods of Bickle’s Cove off between Highways 5 and 14 south of Mountain View. Now in his retirement years, he devotes significant effort maintaining woodlands on …
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7/4/22
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Pop-a-rif-ic Popcorn BallsIngredients3 quarts popped popcorn, unsalted1 (1-pound) package marshmallows1/4 cup butter or margarineCandies, nuts (optional)
DirectionsPlace popped popcorn in a large …
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4/13/22
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Avis Farris has been at her job at Timbo School for five decades and has no immediate plans to give up a job she enjoys. School staff honored the long-time aide with a surprise reception March 14 but …
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3/23/22
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Fredrick Carl (Fred) Lancaster was born at home on the northeast corner of the square at Mountain View on November 10, 1931.
He was the youngest of four children born to Fredrick Clarence and Cora …
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By Judy Bishop
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2/22/22
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