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Quilt show in Shell Knob Sept. 20-21

The Discovery Quilters of Shell Knob will host a Quilt Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 20 at Shell Knob Elementary School, located on Highway 39, north of Shell Knob. A silent auction will be ongoing all day, and there will be demonstrations in the morning, a presentation by Rochelle Rice of Inappropriate Quilters at noon and a quilt turning at 1 p.m. On Sept. 21, the Quilt Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a presentation by Rochelle Rice of Inappropriate Quilters at noon, a quilt turning at 1 p.m., a miniature quilt auction at 2 p.m. and drawings for an opportunity quilt (pictured), rocking chair and sewing machine at 3 p.m.

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Eyes up, devices down

All six superintendents of schools in Barry County say Missouri’s new law banning cell phones during school hours reinforces efforts they have already made to limit distractions and improve engagement.

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