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Twenty years, always remember

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believe that most of us that are old enough to have experienced the shock of what happened on Sept.

11, 2001, can agree that it does not feel like it has been 20 years since the United States was attacked by the terrorist group al-Queda.

The majority of us in the surrounding area woke up to normalcy of going to work, going to school, taking care of the kiddos, etc. We did not think outside of our box. We did not think outside of what we needed to get done at work, getting the kids to school on time and rushing to get everything started. And to be honest, why should we? Why would any of us consider that the United States would be attacked?

In one short morning, in a matter of just a few hours, 19 men hijacked four fuel-laden U.S. commercial airplanes and crashed them into each tower of New York City’s World Trade Center complex, the Pentagon building in Washington, D.C., and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

All of a sudden, nothing else mattered. America was under attack. In that short amount of time the attacks caused a total of 2,996 deaths, making it the deadliest foreign attack ever on U.S. soil.

Most of us remember where we were and what we were doing on that terrible day.

I was just getting my day started at work at The Monett Times. It was horrific and we had no way of knowing where and if we would be attacked in some way again. I believe there was quite a bit of panic in the air. There were lines at the gas stations and since there was talk of martial law, there was a run on ammunition.

We felt like we were in the position that we might have to fight for our survival and protect our family and homes, literally. We sat glued to our televisions and listened closely to our radios as our country took major steps to rectify this attack.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2001-2021 I believe that America experienced a surge of patriotism that it perhaps had lost. Many joined the military to protect and serve because they felt an extreme loyalty to their homeland. They wanted to make sure that this never happened again.

Flags were flown from buildings and homes all over the country. A sense of camaraderie was felt that perhaps had not been felt since the attack on Pearl Harbor.

It took United States authorities nearly 10 years to track down and kill bin Laden, considered the architect of the 9/11 attacks, despite a $25 million bounty on his head. On May 2, 2011, a team of Navy SEALS raided his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, killing bin Laden and several of his bodyguards.

This issue of Connection Magazine will have some stories dedicated to September 11, 2001. I hope those that can, will remember that day with the deepest respect. Many innocent people lost their lives and for many families, life will never be the same again. For those that are too young to have been alive at that time, you will be taught, as this is now a part of your history.

America has changed since the attacks with an increased government focus on terrorism. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security was created to coordinate efforts between security agencies, airports beefed up security, passenger screenings and cooperation and intelligence gathering between nations sharply increased. Hopefully, we will not see anything like that ever again.

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“If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.”

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CONTENTS 18 Cutest Pet

19 Rescued, My Favorite Breed 29 Healthy Connection 31 Parenting Column 33 Cutest Kid

37 Guest Column: Donkey Love 39 Date Night

52 Recipes: Back to School 55 Familiar Faces 58 Parting Shot

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James Schad of Purdy extends effort to honor the loss of his cousins, David Lawrence Angell and Mary Lynn Edwards Angell, passengers of American Airlines Flight 11

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Monett Fire Department members recognize sacrifice of the 343 firefighters that lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001

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Remembering lives lost

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ore than 2,900 people from more than 90 different countries died in the Sept.

11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C. For one Purdy resident, those attacks hit closer to home than most.

James Schad lost his cousins David Lawrence Angell, 54, and Mary Lynn Edwards Angell, 52, in the attacks when he was just six years old.

He said each year he remembers the relatives he lost in the attacks and thinks about the relationship with them that was just starting to develop.

The morning of Sept. 11, 2001, five hijackers took their seats on American Airlines Flight 11, the first plane to hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City.

Across the aisle from two terrorists were David and Mary, returning home to Los Angeles, Calif., after a vacation in Cape Cod. At six years old, James didn’t know his cousins well, but over the years he has made it his mission to ensure that the victims of 9/11 are not forgotten, even 20 years later.

David was a Hollywood producer and writer who worked on sitcoms like Frazier and Cheers. Mary was a librarian with a passion for children.

“When she knew a student needed help, she’d take money from her own pocket – that’s just who she was,” James said.

Story by Mike Gervais

David Lawrence Angell and Mary Lynn Edwards Angell were seated across the aisle from hijackers that would take control of American Airlines Flight 11 on Sept. 11, 2001. While the couple lost their lives in the attack, their cousin, James Schad, who was 6 years old at the time of the attacks, said he will always remember them.

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David and Mary celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in March 2001. The couple had no children, but shared a loving relationship.

“Once they got married, they were never far from each other’s side,” James said.

“They had their faith, and always went to church every Sunday and Wednesday.”

Over the years, James said he has developed friendships with people from all over the country who lost loved ones in the terrorist attacks thanks to social media groups that serve as a kind of support network.

These groups share their feelings and their loss with those who can truly understand.

“Talking to a survivor, or someone who lost someone, you can relate to them, and you can help someone who can relate to you,” James said.

Each year as Sept. 11 approaches, those discussions begin to revolve around the anniversary of the attacks.

James Schad of Purdy has a drive to keep the memory of his “For me, Sept. 11 is a time of rememcousins, Mary Lynn Edwards Angell and David Lawrence Angell brance and remembering the dead,” James alive. The couple were on Flight 11, which struck the North Towsaid. “My school was right off a military er of the World Trade Center Tower on Sept. 11, 2001. base in 2001, and I remember that we had the TVs on when the second tower was hit.

We knew it wasn’t an accident.”

When he returned home from school that day, James said he also remembered his family waiting for details on the flights. “We were just like, don’t let it be their plane,” he said.

THE FIREFIGHTERS, THE POLICE, In the wake of the attacks, James said he can reTHE PEOPLE IN THE TOWERS AND member the pain felt throughout his family and the changes it brought about throughout the country.

IN THE PLANES, AND EVERYONE “I can’t help but remember all those who died, the firefighters, the police, the people in the towers and in WHO DIED, THEY ALL MEAN the planes, and everyone who died, they mean something to someone and there were so many people who SOMETHING TO SOMEONE haven’t even been found, but here we are, honoring them,” he said.

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As he endeavors to remind people that Sept. 11 wasn’t a long-past historical event, but an act of terrorism that took the lives of thousands of individuals with families, children, careers and dreams, James also wants to remind people of the greater impact it had on the country as a whole, and that he says the impact seems to be fading with each passing year.

“It’s a bit sad, after 9/11, it brought us together, but now it’s like we’re falling apart again.”

To keep the memory alive, James said he is planning to take a trip to the 9/11 memorial in New York City this year to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

“I went a year ago, or two, in 2020,” James said. “It was a different experience.”

No matter where he is or what he is doing on the anniversary of the attacks, James said his cousins stay on his mind. And even though he was young, and will never get to know the couple as well as he would like, the memories he does have are good ones.

“Right after Thanksgiving, if cousin David didn’t have to fly out for work (David and Mary where always by each other’s side in life through good and bad) cousin Mary could always be found in the kitchen making goodies for Christmas,” James said when asked about his favorite memory of his cousins.

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ept. 11, 2001, is a day that changed the world in so many ways we often forget about all the far-reaching impacts.

As the World Trade Center towers collapsed that morning, they took the lives of hundreds of heroes who risked their lives daily for the greater good and the residents of New York City.

Each year, firefighters and civilians alike participate in commemorative stair climbs to honor the 343 firefighters who died in the World Trade Center.

During the stair climb, firefighters, often in full gear, ascend 110 flights of stairs to represent each floor in the World Trade Center towers that firefighters climbed in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Locally, a group of Monett Firefighters have taken part in the Springfield area stair climb.

Monett Fire Lieutenant Dustin Stellwagen said his

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crew tries to participate in the Springfield Stair Climb each year, depending on their work schedule. He said this year, with the climb scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 12, they will not be able to participate, but they will be remembering those who sacrificed everything on Sept. 11, 2001 during the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

“We do it when we can to honor our brothers that have fallen,” Stellwagen said. “Some gave all, and all gave some, so it’s something we do to honor them and their families.”

The annual stair climb is a grueling test of a person’s mettle, even for a firefighter who trains almost daily to endure harsh environments and circumstances.

“Every day we push ourselves, but it’s not an easy feat at all,” Dustin said. “You can be whipped after 11 floors, and when you’re done, you’re definitely whipped. But not all the firefighters made it to the 110th story on Sept. 11 so we try do do 110 out of respect.”

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He also said the event is an opportunity for firefighters to work together and strengthen their relationship with their crew members, people who often watch after them as they work in dangerous and sometimes life threatening situations.

Monett Fire Department Lt. Brandon Pennington (left) and firefighter Cody Parsons make the 110-flight climb in full turn-outs during the 2019 Stair Climb in Springfield.

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“The stair climb is about doing it as a brotherhood, as a group,” Dustin said. “It’s easier to do it as a team.”

Proceeds from the stair climb go towards the Fallen Firefighter Foundation which works to honor and remember America’s fallen firefighters and provide resources to assist their families in rebuilding their lives.

Stellwagen said Monett’s firefighters first got involved with the annual stair climb thanks to former Monett Fire Captain Shane Anderson, who is not a fire chief in another department, who first invited the local crew to participate in Springfield’s annual event.

Dustin also said Monett community members who are not firefighters have also joined the local fire crew in past years to pay tribute to the fallen firefighters on Sept. 11, 2001 and help raise money for the Fallen Firefighter’s Foundation.

Though the Monett fire crew will be on duty and unable to attend this year’s stair climb in Springfield, Dustin said the local crew will, without a doubt, be remembering the men and women who died trying to save lives in the wake of Sept. 11, and he said he hopes the community will be doing the same.

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Rescued, my favorite breed

They gave it their all

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o you remember Bretagne, the golden retriever, who was the last surviving search and rescue dog from 9-11?

Or Jake, the black Labrador, who started life as an abandoned and injured dog, but thanks to his handler became a highly trained search and rescue dog.

Bretagne and Jake spent many days searching through the rubble at ground zero, Bretagne was engaged for 10 days and Jake remained for 17 days. It was largely thanks to these dogs and many others like them that identifications were made of many of the people who succumbed, bringing somewhat of closure to survivors and relatives.

The work was extremely hard and hazardous, they had to climb over sharp rocks, twisted metal, smoldering rocks and uneven ground,

and do so in unhealthy air, but they performed their work tirelessly.

Both of these dogs continued their duties for many years and following 911, did search and rescue work after hurricanes Rita, Katrina and Ivan, as well as many other disaster sites.

At the time of 911, not much was known about emotional therapy dogs, and it was this tragedy that brought out the best in dogs like Tikva who spent time with physically and emotionally exhausted first responders. Dogs like Tikva allowed these responders to go back to their duties without breakdowns.

Bretagne died of kidney failure at age 16.

Jake was euthanized at age 9 when he was found shaking from 105 degree temperature caused by a blood-borne cancer.

The tragedy of 911 did bring to the forefront the important work these canines and their handlers were and are doing and many more are deployed now, 20 years later.

Search and rescue, as well as emotional support dogs have been used following school shootings, terroristic attacks on movie theaters, floods, tornadoes and many more disasters.

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Search and Rescue dogs can perform many different types of duties and fall into several categories:

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TRAILING DOG – Directed to find a specific person by following their scent.

TRACKING DOG – Physically follows the track of a person without relying on scent.

DISASTER DOG – Finds scent in structures and areas affected by tornadoes, earthquakes and other disasters.

CADAVER DOG – Trained to locate only human remains.

WATER SEARCH DOG – Able to detect human scent either in or under the water.

AVALANCHE DOG – Detects human scent under snow (sometimes up to 15 feet or more).

And remember, these dogs are trained to be in all kinds of modes of transportation, helicopters, boats, cars, 4-wheelers, etc. They must be even tempered and not easily shaken. But they too need some emotional support and rest periods or they can become depressed, like their human counterparts.

Just as important are their handlers, who literally live with the dogs 24 hours a day. Most often when the dogs’ working days are done, they will retire with the handler. These two have bonds so strong, separation can be harmful for both.

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Due to a minor issue with a bum knee, this article was written without actually meeting face to face with a handler and their dog, but I had always had a healthy respect for both and after the research for this article, that has increased hundredfold.

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hile some people have a job simply for the purpose of earning a paycheck, others establish careers doing just what they love. For Lee Flory, an emergency medical technician - paramedic (EMT-P), it is all about helping other people in their times of greatest need.

“I got in this line of work in 2008,” Flory said. “I’m now working full time at two different services.”

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Flory has worked full-time A shift at Newton County Ambulance Service for 13 years and full-time B shift at Barry-Lawrence County Ambulance District. He has been the shift supervisor in Monett for 10 years.

“That’s 48 hours on, 24 hours off,” he said. “It can be a pretty busy schedule sometimes.”

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road as a trucker with a back injury.

“I was lucky,” he said. “I got into EMT training and tested in December, and before I got my scores back, I had gotten a spot in the January class for accelerated paramedic training. It was a one-year class compressed into a six-month session. The same amount of work, just half the time to complete it. Clinicals are one area of training that will make or break a medic. Not everyone can do what we do.

“I figured emergency services was a career field that was always going to be there.”

Working on an ambulance, Flory has seen his share of trauma.

“Even though most of what we do are medical calls, like psych calls, chest pains or patient transfers, it’s rewarding to know that what we do can really impact someone’s life. That’s what gives me the most job satisfaction.”

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responded to have involved children.

“One of the worst cases I remember is when we responded to a call about a young child in an ATV accident,” he said. “He was way too young to be driving, and the thing rolled right over the top of him. He coded, and we got him back. We had a flight crew standing by, and they flew him to Kansas City. He had an internal bleed — a liver laceration. He coded again right as they landed, and they never got him back. That one kinda haunted me for awhile.

“Another time, we picked up a kid that was in respiratory arrest, and while we were transporting him, a whelp started forming on his neck. It turned out that the dad had gotten angry and picked the kid up by the back of his T-shirt. The seam in the neckline acted like a rope, and he’d been strangled. The kid was flown into Kansas City, and the doctors expected him to remain in a vegetative state. He was out and feeling fine three days later. I saw him at the ball field. That was a super good outcome; way great satisfaction.”

Other times, Flory has responded to the scene only to find family members or friends as his patients.

“That’s hard to deal with,” he said.

I’ve even had to treat my own son in a roll-over crash. Those are never the calls you want to get.”

As a paramedic, Flory has to be skilled not only in the ABC’s of emergency medicine — airway, breathing and circulation — but he must be able to start intravenous fluids, read EKG strips and be able to treat the patient based on what those strips reveal.

“Those are split second decisions,” he said.

Then there are the “fun” calls.

“We had one guy who had taken a

Sharpie marker and put bar codes on his arms, and drew Satanic phrases on other areas of his body,” he said.

“Nearly every inch of exposed skin was colored in black Sharpie. The guy was happy-go-lucky, laughing and having a great time. He kept saying the Devil told him to do it. I asked him why he didn’t use any other colors of markers — he had them there. He thought about if for a minute and said ‘Because the Devil didn’t tell me to.’ You just never know what you are going to run across in this field.”

Flory recalled the time when bath salts were problematic in the area.

“That’s something I hope to never see again,” he said. “They affected people in different ways. We just had to treat patients accordingly. But first and foremost, you have to think about

your safety and the safety of your partner. It’s good when the fire department also responds to calls. (Firefighter) Brandon Pennington often works the same shift, and he always asks if we need an extra hand during transport.

Believe me, sometimes we are really grateful for an extra set of hands in the back.

“I’ve had patients on drugs who have begged me for an exorcism,” he said. “Some have been combative. If they are already on some kind of opioid, we have to hit them with ketamine to calm them down and restrain them. If they are used to abusing fentanyl, they are always going to want something stronger.”

But there are the good calls, as well.

“It’s the little old lady who is scared and wants to hold your hand,” he said.

“They are always so appreciative of the care we give them.”

Flory said not everyone is suited for the job.

“A person has to have a passion for the job, and helping other people,” he said. “There are opportunities for advancement, from EMT to paramedic, supervision, or even continuing their education and becoming a nurse or flight paramedic.

“Some days we run call to call and hardly ever see the station. Other days, calls are sporadic and your sleep is interrupted every couple of hours. The long hours and sleep deprivation definitely hurts people in this field. A lot of medics see their family life suffer.

Then there is the ‘day-off exhaustion.’

It takes a lot of commitment and dedication to do this job. You miss out on

Laundry is another one of the chores ambulance personnel are tasked with during the course of their daily activities. Cot sheets are changed after each patient call and can pile up quickly on a busy day. (top) One of the many tasks expected of emergency responders is to replenish the supplies they used on the previous call. That is especially true for ambulance personnel, and EMT-P Lee Flory makes sure the unit he is assigned is well stocked in case they have a day with back-to-back calls. (far left) Ambulance personnel Andrew Pruitt, left, and Lee Flory, check out the equipment on the newly purchased Braun unit acquired by the Barry-Lawrence County Ambulance District in June.

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a lot if you have a young family. But there are sacrifices and rewards both.

My boat, house and truck are paid off.

Most people can’t do that on one job.”

Flory’s second family — his crew mates at the ambulance barn, have their quarters set up like a home.

“We cook together, eat together, workout on the machines upstairs, or watch television together in the crew lounge,” he said. “Sometimes, we will call the guys at the fire department and have dinner with them. They are my EMS family. We have good days and bad days, but it all boils down to having each other’s back.”

On his rare days home, when he isn’t taking care of the basics, such as his personal laundry, grocery shopping and other household chores, Flory enjoys getting back to nature.

“I like bow hunting and rifle hunting during deer season,” he said. “I like to fish, go scuba diving and skydiving.

I’ve made 13 jumps so far, and it’s the biggest legal thrill you can get. I own all of my scuba gear. I like to play racquetball and Xbox.

He also likes spending time with his grown sons, granddaughter, his dog and cat.

“As far as a career, I’ve found what I want to do,” he said. “I plan to retire from here.”

Flory said he still has life goals to accomplish.

“I’m 50 years old, and it’s really time to start slowing down to play, hunt, fish and relax a little more,” he said. “I’ve pretty much achieved all my other goals, but I still want to design and build my own house and retire near the lake. That’s an ideal retirement place for me.”

For right now, the radio tones sound out and a voice calls out for fire and police to respond to the scene of an accident, and Flory and his partner are on the move. It’s just another day in the life of this paramedic. n

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Faith Herron is a dietetic intern at Cox College who has found a way to capitalize on her love for food by pursuing a career that centers around it. She intends to become a Registered Dietitian and is passionate about preventive health care and using food as medicine. In her free time, Faith enjoys experimenting with new recipes, playing tennis, and reading classic literature.

Are Supplements Worth it?

BE CAUTIOUS If you are trying to determine whether dietary supplementation is necessary or beneficial you may find yourself quickly overwhelmed.

There are thousands of tablets, capsules, gummies, and powders available on the market. There is a time and place for supplementation. However, many people do not realize that dietary supplements are not regulated by the FDA the way that medication is. Supplements do not have to be tested in clinical trials, and the safety and effectiveness of supplements do not have to be proven. They are considered safe until proven otherwise.

Supplements are often available in doses much higher than what is recommended, and more does not always mean better. For example, a vitamin C supplement may offer 1,000 mg of vitamin C. The recommended amount of vitamin C needed to meet adult nutrient requirements is only 75 mg for females and 90 mg for males. Taking a 1,000 mg megadose is not necessarily harmful but, taking vitamin C in this amount does not offer more benefits. The body is only able to

absorb and use a certain amount.

Since vitamin C is water-soluble, the excess is excreted in the urine.

Another thing to keep in mind is the fact that there often is no need to take dietary supplements if you eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein sources.

One of the most popular supplements is a multivitamin. However, many people who take multivitamins are already health conscious and practice healthy eating habits.

This means that they would be meeting their nutrient needs without the supplement.

WHEN TO USE DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS A dietary supplement is just that – a supplement. They should only be used to supplement any nutrients you may be deficient in. Supplements should never be expected to replace an entire food group. If you are thinking about taking a supplement, talk to a dietitian. They will be able to tell you if you would benefit from one and recommend a brand certified by the USP, a nonprofit organization that sets standards for dietary supplements. Some common dietary supplements that may improve overall health include:

Multivitamins: if you do not eat a balanced and nutritious diet, you will miss out on various key vitamins.

Vitamin D: many Americans are deficient in vitamin D, which can lead to weakening of bones

Protein: people who are recovering from surgery, have pressure ulcers, or are malnourished have increased protein needs to prevent muscle wasting, and it may not be reasonable to meet these needs through food alone

FOOD FIRST It is always best to receive all nutrients essential for nutritional well-being from food before supplementation. Whole foods contain a variety of micronutrients, whereas a supplement typically only offers an isolated version of a single nutrient. Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains also offer fiber.

Dietary fiber reduces the risk of multiple diseases. Fruits and vegetables also contain antioxidants and phytochemicals that protect the body. For example, an orange offers many more benefits than a vitamin C supplement. An orange contains various vitamins and minerals and fiber that you just are not going to get from a vitamin C tablet.

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By Meagan Ruffing

Parenting column

Meagan Ruffing is a new mental health counseling graduate from John Brown University.

She is devoting her life to helping others with their well-being as well as her own. Join her in this adventure of self-improvement by investing in yourself.

September is Self-Improvement Month

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eptember may be one of my new favorite months.

Once I learned that it was National Self-Improvement month, I was brainstorming ways to sneak in self-care days.

I have always been a huge advocate of working on ourselves and with the world looking like it may be going back into COVID-mode, now is the perfect time to make yourself a priority.

Whether you work inside the home, from the home, or at a job that takes you away from the home for most of the day, there are some clever ways to fit in good things for yourself.

1. You know that ‘thing’ you

have always wanted to do for yourself? Maybe it’s a higher-education class or an art class. Look up the details and sign up for it. You are worth it.

2. Schedule a massage for your-

self. If massages aren’t your thing, sign up for a spa treatment that is. It could be something hands-off like scheduling 30 minutes in a sauna. I like to take my calendar out and plan ahead since it’s hard to find places that can fit me in last-minute.

3. Make a coffee date with a

friend. I have grand plans to get coffee with my friends a couple of times a month, but sometimes life gets the best of me. It’s a good thing I have a friend in Monett who knows this about me and handles all of our plans together. The time we spend together always fills me up and leaves me in a better place—mentally.

4. Buy yourself a new outfit. This is something I’ve just started doing for myself. Instead of buying a special dessert, I go on the hunt for a cute top or a new pair of comfy pajamas.

Each time I wear my new things, I think of how good I feel in them and how good I feel about myself.

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5. Pick a house project and get

started on it. I have had so much fun working on my house and seeing different areas transform into beautiful nooks for me to enjoy. It makes me proud to see my hard work come to life.

6. Take a nap. I’m still working

on this. I’ve learned that sleep, good sleep, is really important for your mind. Sleep affects so many parts of ourselves and it’s often the last thing we make time for. If you do anything for yourself after reading this article, download an app called Headspace. It’s a mindfulness app and is great for slowing down and resting.

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This is a great tip for anyone who might be dealing with anxiety. When we can take the focus off of the ‘thing’ or things that are consuming our headspace, it helps stop us from being fixated on that one thing.

I hope you enjoy this September as much as I will be. Be kind to yourself and allow time for rest and relaxation to help with self-improvement. You’ll be glad you did. n

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By Annie Lisenby Smith

Grandparents Day LOLA WILLIAMS, AGE 9:

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“I love my grandparents because I get to do fun things with them!”

“I love going to ballgames with my Grandma and Grandpa! I love going camping with my Grammy and Poppa!”

HUNTER GILMORE, AGE 12: “I love my grandparents because they care about me.

They love me.”

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There are so many things to be said about grandparents and how they make our lives better. They nurture us, they feed us; they pass on family traditions and history. Fred Rogers described the bond with grandparents best: “Grandparents can be very special resources. Just being close to them reassures a child, without words, about change and continuity, about what went before and what will come after.”

September 12, 2021, is Grandparents Day, and some local children wanted to share their artwork celebrating their grandparents.

STELLA GILMORE, AGE 3: “I love Grandma Linda because she buys me pretty things!”

RUBY WILLIAMS, AGE 3: “They make me laugh!”

BROCK GILMORE, AGE 9: “I love Memaw and Papaw Mahan because they give me peanut butter and coffee milk.”

JASON CARR, AGE 6: BRAXTON GILMORE, AGE 11: “I love Grandma and Grandpa King because they take me to do fun things and love me so very much.”

“I love them because they do nice stuff with us. They take us to fun places like Silver Dollar City and took me to ride my first go-kart.

I love my grandparents because we watch movies together and eat popcorn.”

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By Pam Wormington

Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places

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he old-timers used to say that the beauty shop was the place to get in on the latest gossip. This farm wife says it’s the best place to find a donkey, a dinky donkey. My hairdresser, friend, and miracle worker, Jennifer, and I visited at the Back Porch

Sparky

for years, and we talked about everything under the sun from kids, camping, life chaos and occasionally crazy farm life. One day I was telling her about my sweet Cupid, a miniature mule, and how she was nearing the age of greener pastures and that I’d like to bring along another protector of our baby calves and livestock.

It was then that she mentioned a sassy girl, Stormy. Stormy is a miniature Jerusalem donkey, and she and her main man, Jack, needed to find a new farm. The price was right, and we were excited to bring the duo home and introduce them to our herd of cattle.

It turns out we got 2 ½ donkeys!

Hee Haw! July 3 of that year, we ‘ooooed and awed’ over a little girl and named her Poppy. She was a showstopper. Actually, it was the traffic on our farm road that stopped to watch her as she stayed near her momma under the shade tree next to our house.

The next year on July 4, little ‘Sparky’ was born, another dinky donkey. At this point we were really getting a big bang for our buck. Did I mention the two donkeys were free? Hee Haw! Due to the ‘situationship’ or as a biologist would call it ‘inbreeding’, Jack and Sparky found new farms and families.

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scratching their rump on our white vinyl fence. They are vocal and it always makes me giggle to hear their greetings.

I’m not sure we got our money’s worth out of these donkeys because the only thing I’ve seen them protect the cattle from is our lazy Lab or the crazy corgi, both of whom are afraid of cows. They do enjoy a rare story time of The Wonky Donkey, The Grinny Granny Donkey or the Dinky Donkey, which makes for a fun video to send to your grandsons during a pesky pandemic that leaves us in lockdown.

If you find these two gals adorable, swipe right. Stormy and her daughter, Poppy watch their figures by eating salad every day, all day, whether it is from the field or my garden and getting plenty of exercise by power walking the pastures on Wormington Farms. They look identical and are often turning heads of those traveling down the country road. They have a great personality too. However, on occasion we do have to say the ole line ‘Don’t be an A..!’ And it’s always a funny when the farmer tells me to get my A.. out of the corral.

As much as they love us humans, our love, pets, treats and woes, unfortunately they are lonely and need a male companion. Actually, they are just looking for a one-night stand. I think, if I bring any more animals to this farm that don’t earn us a living, I may get put out to pasture. Do you have a dinky donkey looking for love in all the wrong places? Let’s see if we can make fireworks happen. Hee Haw! n

DATE NIGHT

By Mike Gervais

Getting Dirty for Date Night

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While the evening was fun, and the experience made me want to try my hand at pottery again in the future, I can’t say I was too impressed with my Date Night showing this month. Kat’s vase, on the other hand, turned out great.

at and I got a little dirty for this month’s date night as we were tasked with firing up a pottery wheel and molding some clay – blind-

folded.

Why are we always blindfolded for these things?

I have never even seen a pottery wheel in real life. But, of course, as with all things crafty, Kat has a bit of a talent for it.

So here’s the deal: our date box this month came with a small, plastic potter’s wheel, clay, tools for decorating and crafting a vase, bowl, mug or something else, paint and a blindfold. Our guide instructed us to blindfold the potter while our partner instructed us. Think of that scene from the movie “Ghost” with Patrick Swayze – but with a blindfold for some reason.

To kick things off, Kat and I had a little debate on where to set up the pottery wheel. Kat, having that day finished painting the kitchen, wanted to spend some time in the fresh, new-looking space. I, on the other hand – the one who had never thrown clay on a wheel before – suggested we take the date to the garage, where splattering a little mud wouldn’t be a big deal. It didn’t take long for her to see things my

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way and now I’m making plans to spend the weekend cleaning clay off every surface in the garage.

So we headed out and I asked to go first, thinking Kat’s experience could help guide my blind hand, and, in turn, would give me a little insight on how to help her on the wheel later.

Boy was I wrong. First, Kat is of small stature, so getting her arms around me a la Patrick Swayze was next to impossible. So we ditched the blindfold – as we tend to do – and set to work with some good old fashioned instruction.

That led to another bump in the road, as I had big plans for a beautiful vase that tapered down in the center and flared out at the mouth, but had no idea how to accomplish that.

Kat knows what she’s doing, but her hands are half the size of mine, so when she tells me to shape the clay on the outside with the palm of my hand and press into the center of it with my thumb, I’m wondering if I should be doing hand exercises to limber up before trying to make pottery.

It just wasn’t happening.

After a while, I shape out a nice bowl and bring the top in a little to form what I think is a pretty little pot. But as soon as I took my hand away, the wheel spun the top out like a frisbee and I was left with a plate twirling on the wheel.

So, I wad up the clay and start again – with the same exact result. I give up and turn the seat over to Kat.

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I ended up transforming a lump of clay into a beautiful pot before transforming that beautiful pot into a lump of clay again. It was magical.

Now, I’m a largish man, so I have no problems Swayzeing my fiancé on the potter’s wheel. But unlike Patrick Swayze’s character in Ghost, I have no idea how to help or guide her. So we ditch the blindfold again and I watch carefully as Kat diligently and patiently forms a lump of clay into a small vase that tapers at the top before widening again.

I call her a show-off and she nonchalantly comments that she’ll leave the top of the vase a little rough for artistic effect. Twenty minutes in, Kat has the vase I was hoping to make, and I have a raw lump of clay.

But I also have some experience I didn’t have before, having botched

my pot twice, and having watched Kat succeed. So I set to work again, taking my time, diligently crafting my vase, forming a perfect taper at the top before, once again, my masterpiece flairs out and splatters me with wet clay.

I was broken, humiliated and resigned to try one more time – but with a less ambitious goal. The forth time was a charm, and I walked away with a nearly passable bowl, and a fun memory.

We’ve actually already discussed plans to buy some more clay and make use of our new little potter’s wheel to see if my skills can improve. n

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here is a joy that writers find in sharing their stories, the worlds they create, the history they bring back to life for their audiences. One southwest Missouri author uses her experiences as a nurse and her father’s experiences in World War II to create stories and books for all ages.

Born in Georgia, Billie Holladay Skelley moved around but settled in Joplin in 1982. Before coming to Missouri, Skelley earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin in Madison and worked as a clinical nurse specialist in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.

For a time, she was a nursing instructor and participated in nursing curriculum development.

Her experiences in nursing led Skelley to her first publishing experience. “In graduate school, my thesis for my master’s degree was published in a nursing journal, and that really was my first exposure to the ‘big’ publishing world.

That was a positive experience, and I ended up writing several health-related articles for other magazines.”

But it wasn’t only nursing that inspired her writing endeavors. “I think I have loved books all my life, and I’ve enjoyed writing for as long as I can remember—not necessarily for publication, but just for pleasure,” Skelley said. “I have four children, and I always wanted to write children’s books—but it wasn’t until 2015 that my first children’s book was published.”

For children, Skelley has authored three books in a therapy dog series: Eagle the Legal Beagle, Ollie the Autism-Support Collie and Weaver the Diabetic-Alert Retriever. All books are illustrated and focus on the important jobs therapy dogs have in a courtroom and assisting kids diagnosed with diabetes and autism.

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1. Two Terrible Days in May tells the true story of the Rader Farm Massacre in Jasper County in 1863.

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3. Ruth Law: The Queen of the Air by Billie Hollady Skelley won the 2021 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Children’s Literature Award.

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At a book signing in Joplin, Skelley displays the many books she’s written.

History and historical figures are also a common topic for Skelley’s books. For children, she’s written books to introduce young readers to famous aviators, a female pioneer in the study of caves, and the account of a Civil War battle in Jasper County that involved former slaves fighting for the Union Army. Her children’s book Ruth Law: The Queen of the Air won the 2021 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Children’s Literature Award, one of Skelley’s many writing prizes.

Another award she is proud of reflects her passion of writing historical stories. “My father passed away when I was a young child, and some of my favorite or most special writing projects have involved researching and publishing stories and poems about his time in World War II. He completed 29 missions as a B-24 pilot and spent 17 months in the European theatre with the Army Air Forces. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters.” Skelley won a First Place Award in the Interview Category, for an interview (“Keith Eugene Fiscus–A Life of Service”) in Proud to Be, from the Missouri Humanities Council and Southeast Missouri State University. Fiscus served the Army during World War

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II seeking out intelligence until he was captured and sent to a German concentration camp.

Other than the nine books she’s already written, Skelly has two more in process and has contributed a large selection of articles, stories, and poems to magazines and journals. “I’ve published many articles and poems in a wide variety of magazines, ranging from the American Journal of Nursing and the American Aviation Historical Society Journal to The Almanac for Farmers & City Folk and Chicken Soup for the Soul.” Skelley also keeps busy participating in a number of writing groups including: The Missouri Writers’ Guild, Oklahoma Writers’ Federation, Inc., Joplin Writers Guild, and The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

When offering advice to aspiring writers, Skelley says that the most useful advice she could give is to persevere.

“Many times, when your material is criticized, changed, or outright rejected, it’s hard to continue—but almost all writers I have known have been criticized and rejected— often numerous times.” Having followed her own advice, Skelley has experienced many accolades and successes in writing. n

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LOCAL CONGREGATION REBRANDS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH TO WAYMARK

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otorists heading south on Hwy. 37 may have noticed something a little different as they drove by the First Baptist Church of Monett. The curious may have even Googled it or asked someone who is a member of the church what was going on. But the First Baptist Church of Monett is now going by the name of Waymark.

According to Senior Pastor Robert Bradow, the change did not come about quickly or without much consideration.

“Simply put, under the direction of the Holy Spirit, confirmed by the Word of God, bathed in prayer and agreed upon by the faithful Christians that make up FBC Monett, God has charged the faithful folks to take on the new identity that He ordained for His church, as Waymark,” Bradow said.

The name actually comes from the Old Testament, Jeremiah 31:21: “Set thee up waymarks, make thee high heaps: set thine heart toward the highway, even the way which thou wentest: turn again, O virgin of Israel, turn again to these thy cities.”

“God has shown this congregation that the message is just as important today,” Bradow said. “In fact, it’s so important that it would become not only the namesake, but the passion behind their mission.”

There is a backstory to the Waymark name rebranding.

“Records show that some 17 years ago, when First Baptist Church was still downtown on Fourth Street, the church had endured some tough times,” Bradow said.

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Senior Pastor Robert Bradow preaches at the rebranded Waymark Church, formerly First Baptist Church of Monett, located south of Monett on Hwy. 37.

“The building was in disrepair and parking was limited.

But God had a plan and led the congregation to purchase land outside of town. Upon the decision to purchase the 78 acres where the church currently sits, the property was named ‘Waymark,’ based on the scripture, and the soonto-be location by the highway. As the capital campaign began, it was called, ‘Windows at Waymark.’ On the day the ground was broken, the project was called, ‘Walls at Waymark.’ Over a decade ago, there was a big celebration honoring what God had done and a service here called ‘Worship on Waymark.’”

The congregation moved into the new multipurpose building and hosted services under the leadership of Dr. Bill Cox, who then left the church in 2018.

Bradow traveled from north Florida to southwest Missouri to answer the call for an interview.

“I remember going through the interview process in front of the entire church as they hit us with so many questions,” Bradow said. “At this moment, we really had no

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“That was the truth,” he said.

“My heart wasn’t in it. I didn’t want to leave everything I’d ever known in Florida. I didn’t want to leave all my family, uproot my wife and our kids. I didn’t want to sell my farm, my offshore fishing boat, and give up all our hunting land to come live in a subdivision.”

But, as everyone knows, God speaks in mysterious ways, and the congregation at FBC and Bradow weren’t quite finished with each other.

“I remembered being almost troubled that I didn’t have an answer for that man’s question about the vision for FBC Monett,” he said. “I could share the vision for ‘the Church,’ but not specifically this church. So, as I prayed, I asked God if it was His will, He was going to have to give me wisdom to hear the specific vision for these people.

“On my first Sunday as Senior Pastor at FBC Monett, on March 3, 2019, God showed me something new,” he said. “It snowed three inches and that was definitely new for an old Florida boy. But God spoke through that day and gave me a word to share from Isaiah 43:18-19, ‘Forget the former things, do not dwell on the past, see, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up, do you not perceive it….?’”

Over the next year, the congregation grew in numbers, people began accepting Christ and being baptized.

“Then Covid-19 hit,” Bradow said. “And while most churches were

scrambling as services were canceled, FBC didn’t miss a beat. The congregation had previously decided to make a large financial investment in technology, audio, video, and social media directed by their two technology-driven associate pastors, Brian Schoffstall and Joe Dickerson. Each week, there were literally hundreds upon hundreds of people tuning in online to be a part of worship and to hear the Word. Not only did FBC survive the pandemic, but we thrived.”

But on Bradow’s desk was a tiny reminder — a coffee cup that bore the legend “Worship On Waymark.”

Bradow began praying for direction, as he felt God was wanting to bring a new identity to the church and congregation — one that had begun 17 years prior with the “Waymark” campaign.

After a month of prayer and a meeting with the deacons, the congregation was presented a three-phase plan for the church which included a new leadership format that utilizes leadership teams in order to free up staffers to do the work they felt called to do. Secondly, to adopt the ‘doing business as’ name of Waymark, which would become the new identity of FBC. And finally, to amend the bylaws to accommodate these changes.

In February, this motion passed with a 93 percent approval from the congregation, including absentee ballots from shut-ins or those still dealing with the effects of the pandemic.

“This is just the beginning to a huge movement,” Bradow said. “One that every church ought to consider.

Not necessarily adopting the name, ‘Waymark’ as FBC did, but embracing the principle behind it. It’s time we all put a big signpost, a “waymark” out so those who have gone far away from God can find their way back.”

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The Waymark sign also bears the logo of a compass.

“No matter where we find ourselves as a body of believers, no matter how strange or uncomfortable our surroundings may get, no matter how clouded our vision may get in this world, the compass always points the same way,” Bradow said.

“As we live our lives, not in a church, but as ‘the Church,’ our people are growing to be living, breathing waymarks, like a compass, constantly pointing others to the love of Jesus.”

But the mission of the church remains the same.

“This church understands that they must be mindful of the things of God and not the things of man,” Bradow said. “Waymark is just trying to be obedient to His unchanging Word, following the greatest command to ‘love God,’ and because we do, our hearts will overflow to love people, and we will do this by serving the world.”

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