Jeff Fugitt: We are God’s handiwork

We read in Ephesians 2:10 that, “We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Some translations say, we are God’s “workmanship.” Others even use the word “masterpiece.” That is an amazing thought.
Year in Photos — Cassville girls track

Cassville’s Marianne McCrackin, right, celebrates a record run with coach Casey Parsons at the Cassville Relays last season.
Richard E. “Rick” Sizemore

Richard E. “Rick” Sizemore, 76, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at his home.
Sheng Na Vang

Sheng Na Vang, 29, of Granby, Mo. passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at Freeman Neosho Hospital in Neosho, Mo.
Through the Years, Aug. 23

30 YEARS AGO: SOLVING PROBLEM OF HEAT — A pair of Exeter youngsters were about to solve the heat problem late Sunday afternoon as this photo was taken. The youths, Cosmas Trotter and Greg Parks were taking a plunge into Flat Creek from the Jefferson bridge on Route Y. The plunge meant about a 20 foot drop from the rail of the bridge into cooling waters.
Wheaton Historical Society meets
The Wheaton Historical Society held a meeting on Aug. 7, where new officers were elected and plans were made to man the pop stand, as in years before, at the Wheaton Fire Department’s annual barbecue, which is Saturday.
Year in Photos — Cassville boys track

Cassville’s Peter Littlefield clears a bar at the Cub Relays in Monett last season.
Randy Eugene Messbarger

Randy Eugene Messbarger, age 67, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Missouri surrounded by his family. He was born May 29, 1956 in Maryville, Missouri the son of Maurice and Velma (Cassel) Messbarger, who preceded him in death.
JoAnna Kathrine Peters
JoAnna Kathrine Peters, 68, of Wheaton, Mo. passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Joplin in Joplin, Mo.
Year in Photos — Cassville boys golf

Cassville’s Cole Watts tees off during play in the Cassville Invitational last season.