Pennington Wines ‘We Are Wine Growers, Not Winemakers”
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New and Tried-And-True Attractions Continue To Draw People to Exeter Corn Maze
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Back to School Once Again
Welcome to September! The weather could be starting to change, making us all
excited for cozy sweaters and crackling fires, or it might be just as hot as it was in
the thick of summer. You never know with September.
Our September issue features the winners of the 16th Annual Cutest Pet Contest.
Our judges had the difficult task of choosing just a few winners, when we all know,
as pet lovers, every pet is the cutest. I’m glad I wasn’t a judge because there’s no
way I could have chosen just a few winners. Thank you to those who submitted their
pets’ pictures. The entry fees helped us raise funds for animals at the Joplin Humane
Society and Faithful Friends Animal Advocates.
In addition to the pet contest winners, you’ll find an article about a local 16-year-old
dog-training phenom and TikTok star, you’ll read about the Joplin Humane Society’s
annual fundraising gala and learn about a local woman’s efforts to collect pet food
donations for those struggling to feed their four-legged companions.
This issue is also full of stories from Barry and Lawrence counties. I normally don’t
mention a specific article, but the story behind “Evan’s Voice: A Legacy of Protection
and Awareness” on page 60 did something to my heart, both as a human being
and as a parent. Evan Boettler, a 16-year-old Aurora High School student, fell victim
to online extortion earlier this year. Out of his parents’ sorrow emerged Evan’s
Voice, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of online
extortion and advocating for the safety of children everywhere.
The Exeter Corn Maze once again opens this month to draw crowds looking for fall
fun, and Pierce City hosts its annual fall festival as a way to showcase local artists
and its community. Monett and Aurora are also in the spotlight with stories of
downtown revitalization, amazing educators and residents who impacted their
communities.
I hope you have a fun September enjoying the Friday Night Lights and preparing for
the eventual change of seasons. And I’m curious, are you Team Pumpkin Spice or
Team Apple Cinnamon? Forget politics. These are the real issues of the day.
Sincerely,
Wendy Brunner, Publisher/Editor
P.O. Box 3325 • Joplin, MO 64803
844.417.SMTO (7686)