Bathroom remodeling At The Good Samaritan Clinic in Mtn. View now makes the restroom handicapped-accessible. At left is Rosemary Hendon, representing Ozark Independent Living, West Plains, a not-for-profit with the goal to assist disabled people to live in their own homes. The organization donated about $1,300 for the bathroom remodeling project. Accepting the check is clinic volunteer Gene Colter, Mtn. View, who did the work on the bathroom. At right is Good Samaritan Clinic Administrator Sheri Noble, Mtn. View. The clinic offers medical and dental care to people who have no insurance. (Quill/Vaughn)

Laurin Shockley picked her first watermelon on Sunday, after waiting two long months for a taste. The watermelon weighed 30 pounds, was 23 inches long and 17 1/2 inches around. She shared it with her parents, brother, Grandma Virginia and Grandpa Gary. We hope this is the start of a great gardening career.

Laurin is 7 years old and is the daughter of Tammy and Scot Shockley. She attends Summersville Elementary School.