10.06.22

An Amish man rides a buggy down a road.

COUNTRY Financial's JJ Romines donates $1,745 to the Houston Education Foundation during a recent event benefiting the Houston Education Foundation. From left: Larry Benoist, Dr. Joe Richardson, Romines, Dr. Tom Dunn, Ryan Munson, Lesa Kinney, xxx, Becky Eidson, Melissa Fockler and xxx. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Community Crossroads Church at Raymondville recently completed a project that resulted in installation of flag poles that feature the Christian, U.S., Missouri and Service Flag recognizing First Responders. The church is located near Highways 137 and B. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Lye soap making was an all-day affair and often took place after the butchering of a hog. National Park Service photo

MTNF survey

A National Visitor Use Monitoring (NVUM) survey will be conducted on Mark Twain National Forest from October 2022 through September 2023.

Contour Airlines last week announced it would begin direct flights Oct. 18 from Fort Leonard Wood to Nashville and Dallas. “Contour is excited to bring reliable jet service to the Fort Leonard Wood region. Travelers will appreciate our low fares and worldwide connectivity through our relationship with American Airlines,” said Matt Chaifetz, CEO of Contour Airlines. “We thank the entire Fort Leonard Wood region and the U.S. Department of Transportation for their support and selection of Contour and look forward to serving this market for many years to come." Contour is offering an introductory fare of $49 each way when purchased by Oct. 31. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Pumpkins come in varying colors, shapes, textures and sizes, all signs of fall’s arrival. Photos courtesy of MU Extension horticulturist Katie Kammler.

A friendly jousting battle was just one of the activities students could participate in at Grizz’s Block Party during Welcome Week at Missouri State University-West Plains. MSU-W.P. photo

Case Jones gets a check

University of Missouri Extension Council members Elaine Campbell, second from left, and Jeff Gettys, right, and Extension County Engagement Specialist Brandi Richardson present Texas County 4-H Shooting Sports member Case Jones with a check on Aug. 25 in recognition of his commitment to 4-H. Jones recently was the No. 2 scorer in shotgun competition for Team Missouri at 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships in Grand Island, Neb.

4-H Week

From left, Missouri 4-H State Council President Emily Taylor, Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and 4-H State Council Vice President Lynn Dyer.

champion golfers

West Plains resident Tod Rose, left, shot a 141 to win the annual Club Championship tournament held Sept. 17-18 at Wedgewood Country Club in Mountain Grove. Charlie Blackwell of Mountain Grove, right, shot a 150 to earn the title of Senior Club Champion.

The Houston Ministerial Alliance held its annual Prayer Zone Challenge on Sunday night to pray for county schools. The event was at Hiett Gymnasium. Here , worship is provided by New Horizon Church of the Nazarene and the Ivie Sisters. HOUSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Ray Gingerich, youth pastor of Faith Fellowship, was the speaker at the Prayer Zone Challenge on Sunday night at Hiett Gymnasium. The event was sponsored by Houston Ministerial Alliance to pray for Texas County churches. HOUSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT