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This devotional and directory is made possible by these businesses who encourage all to attend worship services. Guess what? There is a major American holiday that happens between Halloween and Christmas! You may not notice this among the retailers, but it is on the calendar! It’s called Thanksgiving — that’s the day before Black Friday.

As we move closer to Thanksgiving, many people’s thoughts turn toward family gatherings and sharing the things we are most thankful for. When I think of November, I think of the two major holidays, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving; but something else also falls in the month of November — National Family Caregivers Month.

While attending the Cassville football game versus Monett a few weeks ago, my nephew Silas asked, “When was the first time Cassville played Monett?” This seems to be a perfectly reasonable question to ask someone labeled a historian sitting right next to you. However, I told him I’d have to get back with him, as I didn’t have the information at the top of my head.

Last Thursday, I went to see The Show in its 30th year, and through all the lights, sounds, and even Drake Thomas’ snakeskin emerald green suit, my fish eye couldn’t stay off Jim Craig. There are lots of legends about Jim. He once played a trombone note so loud Flat Creek ran backward. A few years back, his sunglasses caused a solar eclipse. We have reports today his backup vocals are still echoing down at Campbell Point. It was a treat to see the man in action. If Jim’s energy is any indication, his replacement for the last number, middle school band member Jacob Hudson, should have a few legends of his own soon!