Emily Cristoffer

Dispatcher at Dallas County 911

What is one of your happiest memories of the past?

Road trips to Pennslyvania with my family are some of my fondest memories.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Lying!

What did you dream of becoming when you were younger, and why?

I dreamt of becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon because of my favorite character of Greys Anatomy. Christina Yang.

If your autobiography was made into a movie, what actor or actress should portray you?

Jennifer Lawrence.

How do you like to spend your free time?

Reading and spending time with my family.

What weird food combinations do you really enjoy?

French fries dipped in a Wendys Frosty.

Name three things on your bucket list.

1. Go skydiving

2. Travel the Pacific Northwest

3. Visit Universal Studios

What is the most absurd thing you have been tricked into doing or believing?

My mom used to tell me if I took a bath while it was storming, lightning would strike me through the tub and I was scared to bathe during storms for years.

If you could meet anyone in this world today, who would you meet?

Stevie Nicks! I bet she has some great stories.

What is your favorite fountain drink and candy bar?

I love a good Dr. Pepper & Butterfinger combo.

What is one ability you believe everybody should possess?

The ability to be kind even when it isn’t your first reaction.

What is your favorite chick flick, and what is your favorite action-packed movie?

Chick flick: Dirty Dancing

Action: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows

Have you ever attended a concert? If so, who was it and what did you think of it?

I went to a One Direction concert when I was in middle school, and that made little 10 year old me so happy!

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The Buffalo Garden Club held its July meeting on Thursday, July 27.  The members attending were; Cecilia Dixon, Darlene Dufeck, Lenora Erb, Rita Hoogland, Shirley Hyatt, Thelma Tess Kurtz,Thomi McDaniel, Jeanie Smith, Hope Stubbs, Liz Van Dee, and Janet Wood. The roll call question was, “How will you adapt your garden to the warmer summer temperatures?” There was a variety of answers, but a very similar topic of water. The answers were using a soaker hose, adding a drip irrigation system, adding extra mulch and extra water.  more

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The Recycling Center sits off North U.S. Highway 65 south of Missouri State Highway 73 turn-off. They are open on Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. The center accepts cardboard, hard and soft back books, aluminum, tin, junk mail, #1 and #2 plastics, magazines and chipboard (cereal boxes). more

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Mattison “Matti” Darnell has roots in Dallas County that go way back. She is the 12 year old daughter of Matt and Breann Darnell, Buffalo; the granddaughter of Steve and Joy Schuelke, Buffalo; the great granddaughter of Bob and Betty Howerton, Buffalo; and the great great granddaughter of Oval and Lolan “Doc” Howerton, Buffalo, who sent area weather information to The TV and radio stations in Springfield. But she is a celebrity in her own right. This young lady has already garnered several top awards from pageants across the country and has even started her own “Racing Towards Safety” mission. Most recently, she was awarded the national title of Preteen Miss Princess of America at the National Princess of America Pageant held July 23-29 in Branson. more

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This article is the first of a five-part series that will be published as we begin the 2023-2024 school year. This article will detail our priorities for this school year as we are working to resolve issues we have identified in past years.  more

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) offers a variety of charitable funds to help individuals and families accomplish their philanthropic goals. There are many different types of funds to fit your giving vision. Recently, Ashley Silva, from CFO, spoke to the Buffalo Rotary Club about funds they have in the Dallas County Community Foundation and discussed the different types of funds. more

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Around 1:10 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, Austin Barber, 32, of Buffalo was driving a 2000 Polar Kraft motorboat southbound when the boat struck two rocks on the Niangua River in Laclede County. Barber and his passenger, an 8-year-old girl, were ejected into the water and the boat ended up striking the girl. The 8-year-old was airlifted to Cox South in Springfield with serious injuries. No injuries were reported for Barber. more

HiSet Preparation classes for Adults looking to take their High School Equivalency Test are starting back up for the fall session in Buffalo on August 22. These classes are offered by the Adult Education Department of Ozarks Technical Community College, in partnership with the Dallas County R-1 School District. Classes are free and open to students 17 or older who are not currently enrolled in school.  more

There will be a Back to School bash on August 21 from 6 through 8 p.m. at Buffalo Dairy Queen. Fall sports team introductions will begin at 7:30 p.m. There will be Bison wear available for purchase, autograph cards, and a bounce house for enjoyment. A percentage of food sales will be donated back to the sports teams. Come out and support your Bison! more

Time is running out to submit county seal designs for the Dallas County Seal Contest. The deadline is 4 p.m. on Aug. 18. Anyone turning in a design should take the artwork to the Dallas County Clerk’s office in the Administration Bldg., east side of the square in downtown Buffalo or email the artwork to missy@dallascountyadmin.com. more

August has arrived and with it the 2023-2024 school year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to encourage parents to include conversations about safety when preparing their student for school. It’s also important that drivers be prepared for the change in traffic patterns as students begin another year of instruction. In 2022, two people were killed and 361 injured in traffic crashes involving a school bus. In Missouri last year, a total of 884 traffic crashes involved school buses. more

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The Buffalo Community Farmers Market will host a Back to School Bash on August 15th. They will be serving ice cream and will have a few games to play. The vendors have an excellent variety of items for you this year, if you haven’t been to check out the market be sure to stop by. The Farmers Market offers the community a great variety of produce, baked goods, jams and jellies, honey, handcrafted soaps, quilts, crocheted items, loose leaf teas, frozen USDA packaged beef, lamb, and pork, pork rinds and more! If you have other questions or would like to become a vendor please contact Bobbie at 314-913-5688. more

State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that 2024 fiscal year-to-date net general revenue collections decreased 7.4 percent compared to July 2022, from $970.3 million last year to $898.7 million this year. more

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