CSI Move Over Barry and Stone County criminals better watch out. A long needed crime lab has opened in Springfield, MO, which will seriously cut the previous wait for test results by law enforcement officers. There has been only one lab until now. Stone and Barry counties will be able to use t
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12/31/2008
I was totally in love with the Ozarks (still am for that matter) and really enjoyed the milder climate when we moved to Shell Knob 22 years ago. We have 4 distinct seasons in SW Missouri - some longer or shorter than others - depending upon the year. What took me a while to understand, is th
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12/28/2008
While it is well known that Trout like cold water streams, people often don't think about fishing in the winter - other than ice-fishing in the north. Many Shell Knob anglers go over to Roaring River State Park, near Cassville, Missouri. The fishing park is in great shape and offers less cro
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12/28/2008
TIME FOR HOME REPAIR? The current economic downturn offers some excellent opportunities for homeowners. Builders who can't sell the last home or two they built on speculation (Spec Houses) in Shell Knob, are probably not starting to build more until one of the homes sell. This puts many skill
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12/25/2008
WHO IS GOD IN YOUR MIND? This question got a good work-out as I read a book my 16 year old grandaughter loaned me. I remember being told in a Phil Driscol concert to close my eyes and picture Jesus, as Phil played that fantastic trumpet of his. I immediately had Christ charging through the
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12/21/2008
If Christmas is here, then Boat Shows can't be far behind. And as people start to think about boats, they turn their thoughts to water, and possible real estate on the waterfront. Just about the time Cabin Fever sets in - post holiday blahs - the solution to the problem is to attend a January B
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12/19/2008
Shell Knob had another restaurant bite the dust this week. Popular with summer Table Rock lake visitors, Stumpy Burger was known for it's excellent burgers. These burgers reminded people of the old fashioned greasy grilled cheezeburgers of ages past. That was when even the bun was grilled and
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12/18/2008
Does this situation fit anyone? You get a call from a homeowner to come by and look over their home. You do your homework, check for comps, prepare a nice listing presentation and show up on time. You are the only agent they have called.The appointment seems to go well. Good vibes with the s
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12/15/2008
Does this situation fit anyone? You get a call from a homeowner to come by and look over their home. You do your homework, check for comps, prepare a nice listing presentation and show up on time. You are the only agent they have called.The appointment seems to go well. Good vibes with the s
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12/15/2008
Want to supplement your income during these trying economic times? You might consider getting in on a new trend - Dog Washes. Watched a show on tv last week featuring a huge Car Wash somewhere in California. They had every new high tech invention imaginable, including recycling the wash
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12/15/2008
