🌱 Area family and friends remember Alan Walker’s life and legacy

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• Area family and friends remember Alan Walker’s life and legacy

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 71.
• Saturday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 101 and low of 74 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Alan Walker (blogspot.com) — Arrangements for Alan Walker, 71, are being handled by Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, with his funeral set for Monday, August 10 at Southwest City Full Gospel Church. Walker, a longtime builder, rancher, and dirt track racing enthusiast, leaves behind his wife Patty, three sons, and two grandchildren, with memorials requested for the church or Circle of Life Hospice.
   

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📸 Around Anderson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Anderson

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Thursday August 13

• School Board Meeting
  McDonald Co. R-i Anderson, MO 64831
  6:30 pm

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📣 Anderson Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 8

• Saturday Mornings at Neosho Farmers Market →
  Neosho Farmers Market, Corner of Spring St and Jefferson St Historic Downtown, Neosho
  9:00 am

Thursday August 13

• School Board Meeting
  McDonald Co. R-i Anderson, MO 64831
  6:30 pm

Wednesday August 19

• Seneca Bingo →
  Neosho Newton County Library - Seneca Branch, 1216 Cherokee Ave, Seneca
  1:00 pm

Wednesday August 26

• Women in Business Brunch →
  Webwood Assisted Living, 1640 Waldo Hatler Memorial Dr, Neosho
  10:00 am

Thursday August 27

• Exeter Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Seneca →
  Seneca High School, 1110 Neosho St, Seneca
  5:30 pm

Wednesday September 2

• RHC - Southwest City, MO →
  Southwest City Arts Center, 207 Broadway St, Southwest City
  7:00 pm

Thursday September 10

• Diamond Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Seneca →
  Seneca High School, 1110 Neosho St, Seneca
  4:30 pm

Monday September 14

• Adult Bingo →
  Neosho Newton County Library, 201 W Spring St, Neosho
  1:00 pm

Tuesday September 15

• Mt. Vernon Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Seneca →
  Seneca High School, 1110 Neosho St, Seneca
  4:30 pm

Tuesday September 22

• Aurora Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Seneca →
  Seneca High School, 1110 Neosho St, Seneca
  4:30 pm

Friday October 2

• S.T.E.A.M/Makerspace →
  Neosho Newton County Library, 201 W Spring St, Neosho
  10:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in ANDERSON, MO S03801 in Anderson. Apply here.
• Phoenix Home Care and Hospice posted a job opening for IH Caregiver - Part time in Anderson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Anderson here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Noel

• Arkansas Police Officer Tragically Dies Saving Fiancée's Life Just Hours After Proposing (beliefnet.com)

Neosho

• City of Neosho to Break Ground on New Public Safety Center (newstalkkzrg.com)
• Jana Kidd (blogspot.com)
• Kenneth Schultz (blogspot.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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