In 2011 after a reorganization of the firefighters helping the children at Christmas, Newton County Christmas for Kids was formed. This is a totally non-for-profit organization. That means all of the helpers volunteer their time with this organization. All funds received go toward helping the kids. Every year they find a warehouse to set up as …
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Let’s picture this for a minute. The hype is there, the excitement… of going diving. You get to the dive, put your gear together, and BAM, you’re missing something. Something important such as an O-ring, you have dead batteries, you’re diving with a DIN and need to make the valve fit… endless possibilities. So no …
It’s Labor Day Weekend. That means for some that it is the end of summer. That also means the start of Football soon! We’re good with that around here! Go Chiefs!! Since it’s Labor Day weekend I don’t want to take up too much of your time. Hopefully, you are out enjoying the weather and …
Last year when our group went to Curaçao I was not able to go. Grady escorted the group, however this year I was able to escort the group without Grady. What did I think of this? Dive Destination The accommodations at Sunscape Resort were excellent. The rooms were large and tastefully decorated. They kept a …
Does anyone else feel like they blinked and June and July were over? August is here. That means the kiddos are starting to think about Back to School. Where did summer go? Of course, then you have this group that just got back from Curaçao. I can’t wait to hear all the stories and adventures …
Good coffee morning, or iced tea, or soda pop, or whatever you’re drinking. I’m working on my coffee but you can join me with any drink you want. I don’t get all excited by wetsuits, normally, although I’ve spent a lot of time in one lately. I’m going to have to tell you about 2 …
We have had a lot of open water classes going on this year. Justin, Chuck, and Doug have been working with various Benton County fire, law enforcement, and rescue personnel and have certified over 30. Back in Joplin we have certified over 25 people already and have more classes coming up. So if you think …
And just like that, another month has come and gone. Welcome July and a much-needed rain! If you were at the lake during the Safari Hunt, did you notice how far the lake was down? We need rain! I woke up to that thunder rolling and then the pounding rain on the roof. I did …
The Safari Hunt, known to some of us “experienced divers, as the Gorilla Hunt,” is approaching very quickly………. You need to make sure you get your tanks filled BEFORE you head to the lake, Wednesday or Thursday is the best options to get this done. As most of you know, your friends at Extreme Sports …