PIKE COUNTY, Mo. — Curt Mitchell contributes during the Salvation Army’s 2023 kettle drive hosted by NECAC, Walmart and County Market. This year’s campaign began Nov. 25 and continues through Dec. 24. Bell ringers are needed at Walmart in Bowling Green and County Market in Louisiana. More information is available by calling NECAC’s Penny Dixon at 573-324-2207 Mondays to Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.