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Dueling Turkeys and Santas: Merry Thanksgiving!

The holidays are coming in at warp speed now that we’re in November. I never want to skip over Thanksgiving and go directly to Christmas, though. I tried to find a balance in this issue with Thanksgiving-related articles, but I also know people get excited about Christmas and want to plan as soon as possible, so we also have a special section in this issue called the Holiday Guide. 

Inside the Holiday Guide, you’ll find fun articles about planning your holiday meals (Thanksgiving or Christmas) and keeping the stress of those meals to a minimum. We also feature a story about a local family who keeps acting all in the family by performing in Joplin Little Theatre’s production of ELF the Musical. 

Our featured town this month is Neosho, Missouri. Get to know the people, businesses and sports stars who make Neosho such a fun and unique place. And if you’re into biking, hiking or walking, read about Neosho’s ever-evolving trail system that offers unique outdoor enjoyment for both beginners and seasoned participants. 

Another focus for this issue is our local volunteers. I’m so amazed and proud of the volunteer spirit in our area. It was hard to narrow down the story ideas to just a few because every volunteer or volunteer opportunity I learned about was unique and heartfelt and deserves to be shared with readers. I haven’t ironed out the details yet, but I’m going to figure out a way to share ALL the volunteer stories I heard about with you very soon. Until then, I hope you’ll enjoy reading about the volunteers on these pages. 

With Veteran’s Day this month, we feature some local veterans’ organizations offering hope and healing to veterans in special ways. We salute our veterans and those currently in active duty and appreciate their sacrifice and service. 

Here’s the part where I try not to be corny and cliché, but I honestly am so thankful for you–the readers, advertisers and the incredible team that works behind the scenes to make each issue beautiful and filled with amazing stories and photographs. 

I hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving! Don’t hesitate; Scan to learn more When you need a helping hand… Liberty is here for you! Serving our customers is more than providing safe, reliable energy and water services. It’s also about giving back by volunteering in the communities we serve. From the east to the west coast, our team cares about our customers and communities and will be there for you with our helping hands, and caring hearts. 

Sincerely,

 Wendy Brunner, Publisher/Editor 

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