Charley Pelate, Mountain View, is back in the meat cutting business.

Twenty-five years of experience backs this master meat cutter, who previously worked for MFA of Birch Tree, Miley and Lawson’s, and Richard Brother’s grocery stores.

Charley opened Charley’s Meat Market, located at 508 West Hwy 60, between Subway and Dollar General Store in Mountain View, on Monday, March 1. This family owned and operated business’ goals are to bring you quality choice cuts and varieties of meats, such as beef, pork, chicken, seafood and a full line of deli meats.

Stop by Charley’s Meat Market, or call them at 417.934.5600 to see what’s new.

Charley’s daughter, Betsy Lawson, will work for him.

by: Theresa Morano

Girl Scout Troop #70116 will have booths set up Saturday, March 6 from 9 a.m. -12 p.m. at Community Bank, N.A., Summersville and from 2-5 p.m. at Lucky’s in Birch Tree.

All money earned goes towards field trips, badges, activities, etc.

Thank you for your support. This is your last chance to buy cookies this year.

Logan Dale, Regional President of Landmark Bank, has announced that Steve Vines has been named President of Landmark Bank, Mountain View, following the retirement of Robert L. "Bob" Miller. Dale said, "The Board and I have every confidence that Steve will do a fantastic job as President. He has some big shoes to fill, but there is no doubt Steve can carry Landmark Bank forward with the same great leadership our customers are accustomed to."

Steve, born and raised in Mountain View, was hired by Miller in May of 1990 and began his career as a Teller. Later he began learning the ropes of loan operations eventually being named Loan Officer. Bob states, "A lot of customers will remember Steve as their Loan Officer. He did so well that we promoted him to Controller and then Sr. Credit Administrator in 2008. There were several years that Steve was playing a very important role behind-the-scenes in the bank. I guess the logical next step is my seat!"

Steve is a graduate of Mountain View-Birch Tree High School. He has a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Southwest Baptist University. He completed Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin and has completed ABA Commercial Lending School. Upon being named President of Landmark Bank in Mountain View he said, "It’s an honor to have been selected to assume the role Bob has filled for so many years. His hometown values are second to none. He has been an inspiration to me throughout my banking career, and I look forward to carrying on the tradition of community banking he has provided our customers for so many years."

Steve believes in supporting his community. He participates in an impressive list of community organizations. He is a Charter Member of Rotary Club of Mountain View, a member of the Mountain View Resources and Development Corporation, the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, Mountain View Soccer Association, and Liberty Booster Club. He also holds a seat on the Mountain View-Birch Tree School Board.

Steve, his wife Jamie, and their two daughters, Hanna and Emily, reside in Mountain View. They enjoy spending time together outdoors and being involved in sports. They attend the Mountain View Christian Church.

Landmark Bank, N.A. with assets of $1.4 billion has 36 locations in 25 different towns in Missouri, south central Oklahoma, and north central Texas.

Complete information about Landmark Bank locations and services can be found at www.landmarkbank.com.