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Junior and Teen dancers are pictured, from left to right: Allison Sweaney, Leora Mease, and Zoe Sipes.

Dance Sensations makes a mark at competition in Branson 2a1j6y

Dance Sensations’ dancers from the Buffalo area competed in their second competition of the season at Triumph National Talent in Branson on May 3rd and 4th. The competition featured almost 300 entries.

Local Woman Uses ion to Create “Home” for Others 3m5n69

What do you think of when you think of quality residential healthcare? Well-trained doctors and nurses who will treat your loved one with respect? CNAs with great bed-side manners? Medical equipment? Food? Physical therapy?

Local seniors awarded MFA Foundation Scholarship 4x4g4h

Four local seniors have won the $2,500 MFA Foundation scholarship. The scholarship was sponsored by Dallas Co Farmers Exchange. Winners include:

Death Notices 1q3w4u

Oscar Isaac Claspill

Ozark's RFD - Springtime would find me at the river 3e6l5r

Springtime, when I was a boy on the farm, would find me at the river at least one day or evening a week.

DC Diary - Long Lane woman dies after horse falls on her 4c1m1s

This week in Dallas County history, as recorded in the Buffalo Reflex.

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Notes from Creekside - Small Steps

Some tasks just seem too big, too daunting, too intimidating. I have people in my life that look at health that way; and I understand, I really do. The amount of things I have cut out of my family’s life (or introduced) in the name of health would be hard to imagine if we were to have done it all at once. But thankfully, that is not the case. It has been one step at a time for about six years and now I will return the jelly my husband bought by accident because it has ingredients that I don’t approve of.

EnJOYable Journey - What happens in the car stays in the car

My automobile, more than just a mode of transportation, serves as a comforting counseling office on wheels.

The Rockwood Files: One Year After

A year ago, a tornado hop-scotched through our town. It was past midnight, and I was watching a movie at home with our teenagers. When our phones screamed a long, loud beep, we switched to local news to see a meteorologist — sleeves rolled up to the elbows — urging viewers to get into a safe place. A tornado had been spotted in the heart of town.

Ozark's RFD - Another time, another country

Sixty years ago I was a 17-year-old high school senior in what now seems another time and country.

EnJOYable Journey - Guerilla gardening, illegal or public beautification?

A couple of years ago, my daughter brought up the concept of guerrilla gardening. At first, I thought that believing that gardeners could perform covert activities was ridiculous. Then, the more she told me and the more I confirmed her statements in research, I could see the Buffalo Garden Club go crazy around town, planting seeds and cleaning up weeds.

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Judy Cadwallader

BUSINESS BRIEF: Mary Hitchings 285r1e

Mary Hitchings from O’Bannon Bank is a human resources expert. Recently, she addressed the DIVAS at their April meeting, giving tips and advice on managing human resources at their businesses.

Andrea Gann

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Barbara Jean Hennager

DC Diary - Buffalo residents to appear on 'The Montel Williams Show' 693a2i

This week in Dallas County history, as recorded in the Buffalo Reflex.

DC Diary - Local gives report about trip to Iran c4w4v

This week in Dallas County history, as recorded in the Buffalo Reflex.

Chloe Redd

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Willa Mae Franklin Hankey

The Buffalo FFA team was one team from around the country studying the plants and creating land management plans before and during the National Range and Land Judging Competition Monday, April 28 through Thursday May 1.

Bison FFA National Land and Range Team Scores Highest MO Score Ever 5j413x

Mr. Joey Stokes, a DCTC Ag teacher and FFA sponsor, likes to quote JFK, “We do these things not because they’re easy, but because they’re hard.” In this instance, he is referring to the contests the FFA team has participated in this year.

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Obernuefemann Earns his way to State Tournament 212u5t

Case Obernuefemann will be ing two Lady Bison wrestlers, Makayla Altic and Aja Watson, in the state tournament Feb. 27 and 27 in Columbia.

Bison wrestlers battled tough this weekend in their District Tournament. Case Obernuefemann, Aiden Patrick, and Matthew Skinner made it to the consolation semifinals, better known to the wrestling community as the "blood round" due to the fact it is win or go home. Obernuefemann won his match and qualified for the state tournament, which will start on February 26 in Columbia. "It was heartbreaking to see Matt and Aiden's season come to an end," shares Head Coach Nick Whetzell. Skinner finished his first season of wrestling 33-15, and Patrick finished his senior season 26-22. Whetzell goes on to thank Patrick for his three years in the program, "We wish him nothing but the best as he moves forward from wrestling."

Braden McGregor in game against Springfield Catholic.

Buffalo Bison Battle Tough Opponents in Hard-Fought Week 162f6a

The Buffalo Bison boys’ basketball team faced a challenging stretch this past week, taking on three talented opponents in Clever, Strafford, and Springfield Catholic. While the Bison came up short on the scoreboard, they showed grit and determination in each contest, continuing to make strides as they progressed through the season.

Buffalo Bison Secure Overtime Victory in Mid-Lakes Conference Battle 1c503n

The Buffalo Bison fell short in their game against Fair Grove on January 31, 65-54. Coach Kyle Gawlowski says, "We put up a valiant fight in front of a packed home crowd for Courtwarming but fell just short to rival Fair Grove, 65-54. The game remained tightly contested until the final minutes, with our defense playing a key role in keeping it close." Blair Abraham led the defensive effort with nine rebounds and two blocks, while Dalton Bennett pulled down eight rebounds of his own.

The Eagles Come Out on Top 5rn2e

The Fair Grove Eagles held their closest game of the season on Saturday against Lafayette County, coming out victorious with a final score of 14-13. The Eagles have a season record of 13 -0 and Lafayette County 10-2. Eagles Head Coach Bill Voorhis told the Daily Citizen that defense was the decision-maker for this game’s score. With no points put up in the first quarter and 0-7 by halftime, the Eagles needed a comeback to continue in this tournament. There was a tied score by the end of the third quarter. The opponent made a touchdown at the beginning of the fourth quarter, taking the lead, however, with minutes left in the game, the Eagles scored and making an extra point, brought themselves to the win.

Local Cross Country Teams Run in the Class 3 District 2 Meet 2u6u1x

Buffalo and Fair Grove’s cross country teams ran in the MSHSAA Class 3 District 2 meet last Saturday. Listed below are individuals results from each school.

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The Rockwood Files: Score one for the fidgeters 6n5t1e

I used to be a fidgeter. I'd tap on things and bounce my leg so fast that Tom would sometimes reach over and put his hand on my knee as if to say, "Enough. That's driving me nuts." Fidgeters don't often realize that our small yet frenetic movements can make the table shake just enough to be annoying.

Notes from Creekside - Building Muscle 4j3z4w

You’ve probably heard it said that muscle weighs more than fat, but what does that really mean? A pound is a pound. Let’s think about it in of volume. Picture it as comparing a pound of rocks versus a pound of marshmallows; now which one is going to take up more space?

EnJOYable Journey - I hope you have skinks, too. 24c2q

I sat on my front stoop this weekend, soaking up the warmth of the spring sunshine. Nothing feels better than the cool breeze hitting your face while the sun warms your exposed skin. I felt like the little blue lizard whose habitat is in the cracks of the three-step stairs to the porch.

EnJOYable Journey - Enable me, I need your 1xk4o

I’m an addict.

Notes from Creekside - Leptin and Ghrelin Hormones u2g34

Are you hungry or full? Let us start with Leptin.

Ozark's RFD - How I learned to cook 3k4l64

When I was a boy, most mothers taught their daughters how to cook.

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