Community News

Regal employees joined the Holiday Community Partners program for work during the holiday season to provide cards, letters and stuffed stockings for U.S. troops and veterans. They team with Soldiers’ Angels to provide support to military families, wounded heroes, deployed service members and veterans...

Jim and Christi Eden of Butterfield announce the adoption of their 9th child, Klancey McKinley Eden, on Dec. 7.

Meet Karen Filippelli, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Karen is a super cute, sweet, and affection one-and-a-half-year-old kitty.

• Clifford Justin Barker, Cassville, operating a vehicle without a valid license, misd. D; seat belt violation, infraction, $50.50. • Matthew Thomas-Cort Parker, Jr., Exeter, driving while revoked/suspended, misd. D; speeding, misd. C; seat belt violation, infraction, $341...

A ribbon cutting took place on Tuesday Dec. 4 to honor Vanessa Parker’s business Cruise Planners.

Dennington and Allison Moss, owners of Green Acre Lodge Assisted Living Facility, located in Holiday Island, Ark., were presented a plaque recognizing Green Acre as a Gold level Business Partner of the Central Crossing Senior Center.

The Elk Horn Prairie Chapter of The American Revolution held its December Meeting at the Aurora Olive Grille on Dec. 7, at 11:30 a.m. Regent Noralee Faulkner opened the meeting and welcomed the group’s guest. The Musical Program was presented by Aurora High School Choral Group led by Julie Griffith. This was the eighth year, and everyone agreed it was wonderful in spite of some technical difficulties...

Meet Calvin, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

Meet Peewee, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. This boy is a fun and active 11 years old. 

As has been done for years, the Shell Knob Memorial VFW Post 2203 will hold a spectacular Christmas party to which the entire Shell Knob Community is invited. the event will be Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 5-7 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to come and enjoy an open house party, courtesy of the VFW Post and its community sponsors — the Shell Knob Garden Club and the Shell Knob Lions Club, without whose support this event would not be the same. ...

Meet Dribbler, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

The General Federation of Women's Silver Leaf Benefit Club met on Nov. 20 with guest speaker Brooke Keeling, of Grace for Orphans, an orphans organization in Haiti. Members brought food for the Purdy First Baptist Church Food Pantry. On Oct. 16, the group met in the home of Ann Warren. In observance of Domestic Abuse Awareness month the members wore purple. Tracie Snodgrass, GFWC Domestic Abuse chairman, gave the program on ways to help to prevent abuse...

The Lighting of the Tree and Star is about to kick off the Christmas season in Shell Knob at the Central Crossing Senior Center on Dec. 7. The entire community is invited, and the event is jam packed with family fun. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Shell Knob Elementary students will present their Christmas program...

Meet Snickerdoodle, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

Local Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated Veterans Day by honoring our own member, Cheryl Schad. Specialist Fourth Class Schad deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Desert Shield and Desert Storm. She was there for six months with a Supply and Service Unit from the Army Reserves. Her unit conducted pre-deployment training at Fort Sill. Cheryl said she left Ft. Sill when it was freezing and pitch black and arrived in Saudi on a hot, sunny day...

• Juan Carlos Rosales Guerra, Monett, operating vehicle in careless/imprudent manner involving an accident, misd. A, $80.50. • Stefany Yvonne Shoemaker, DWI, misd. B, judgement $10 CVC. • Jaden Steele, Fairview, speeding, misd. C, $55.50 and court costs; seat belt violation, infraction, $10...

The Health Department divides food service code violations into two categories; Priority and Core items. Priority items are more likely than other violations to contribute to food contamination, or illness and/or injury. Core items although important to the overall hygiene of the establishment, do not necessarily present an immediate threat to food contamination or illness and/or injury...

Five employees of Able 2 Products Company in Cassville were recognized for milestone employment anniversaries at a company-wide meeting on Nov. 6.

Central Crossing Senior Center (CCSC) honored area veterans Thursday as part of the Veterans Day celebration/commemoration by offering free lunches to all veterans. “It was pretty much a packed house and there was great food and fantastic conversation as old friends met and new friendships were formed,” said Jeff Harp, public relations specialist for the Center. “This writer sat across from a delightful couple who shared with me a heartwarming story.”...

Cpt. James Smith, a law enforcement officer with the Cassville Police Department, has completed pilot cybersecurity specialist training at the University of Louisville. “Cybersecurity is an area of national priority,” said Louisville President Neeli Bendapudi. ...

Meet Winifred, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Winnie is a gorgeous blue eyed husky and shepherd mix who is looking for her forever home.

Meet Athena, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Athena (and her matching sister Chloe) are beautiful two year old boxer mixes.

Many have heard reference to “the 11th hour of the 11th day, of the 11th month” back in history class. The term is associated with what is now known as Veterans Day. Originally, however, what we refer to as Veterans Day was for years known as Armistice Day. That was the name given to commemorate the temporary cessation of hostilities (armistice) between the Allied nations and Germany in what was commonly known as the “Great War” (World War I)...

In the year 2000, 100 burial plots for all veterans were set aside in the Lake Park Memorial Garden, on Highway 39 in Shell Knob. 

  New Site Baptist Church, in Monett, and First Baptist Church, in Cassville, are not waiting until Thanksgiving Day to express gratitude. Instead, they are giving back by lovingly packing gifts of joy for children around the world living in extreme poverty or affected by war, disease, and natural disaster. Operation Christmas Child— a project of Samaritan’s Purse — is the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind...

Cold winter months are ahead, and Cassville eighth-grade student Ava Lee wanted to make this winter a little warmer for the residents at Roaring River Health and Rehab by donating a box of scarves to the rehab center.

• Sarah Anne Durossette, Aurora, seat belt violation, infraction, $10. • Austin James Faulkenbury, Bentonville, Ark., failed to yield to approaching vehicle on left turn, misd. C, $30.50. • John W. Hardin, Marionville, littering, misd. C, $55.50 and court costs, judgement $10 CVC...

One indicator of an improved economy is when people spend more of their income on what is known as “discretionary spending.” One of those areas, is Bingo. That is good news indeed for not just Shell Knob’s VFW Memorial Post 2203, which receives most of its funding through Bingo proceeds, but good news for the charities the Post supports when those proceeds increase. ...

As it has done in years past, the Central Crossing Senior Center is going to celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 8 by offering a special lunch at no cost to the veterans as a way of saying, "thank you" and a way of showing gratitude to area veterans.    Veterans need not show proof of service; just come on in and enjoy a meal. ...

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, families, individuals and churches are expressing their gratitude by giving back. Residents are filling shoeboxes with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items to send to children in need around the world. For many of these children, it will be the first gift they have ever received...

They may be seen around town, but people may not know these brothers have seen some serious action in their younger years. Earl and Robert E. Lea are two of the original Charter members still active in the VFW Memorial Post 2203. Eldest brother Earl Lea joined the Marine Corps in 1943. ...

Anyone with mobility issues may vote absentee at the Barry County Clerk’s Office on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Absentee voting in person continues through Monday at the Clerk’s Office in Cassville, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Voters must present one form of ID to vote, like a driver’s license of voter registration card...

Meet Jax, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. He’s a really adorable terrier mix who is just under 30 pounds.

Anyone in Shell Knob on Oct. 6 may have noticed that there were a lot of good dining choices. Yet, that didn't dampen the spirits, nor the appetites, of those who attended the barbecue fund raiser supper at the Central Crossing Senior Center.  “The food was excellent, the service was great, the diners were happy, and with over 100 in attendance, some funds were raised to help run the Center,” said Jeff Harp, Central Crossing Senior Center public relations specialist. ...

Meet Rupert, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

As has been done yearly since 2008, Central Crossing Senior Center is offering free Medicare Counseling to area seniors. This year, the enrollment period is from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. During this time, eligible seniors can review and make changes in their Medicare Part “D” and may change from Advantage Plans to Medicare or Medicare to Advantage Plans...

Meet Spike, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

  Rounding out its ninth year, Tractor Supply Company, in partnership with National 4-H Council, is gearing up for its Paper Clover event, a semi-annual fundraising campaign that provides millions of dollars in scholarships for 4-H youth. From Oct. 3 to Oct. ...

Poor Boy Tree Service, Inc. wants to congratulate its newest ISA Certified Arborist Jimmie Reed, of Fair Play, (formally of Golden). Reed has recently joined the elite ranks of arborculture by obtaining the title of ISA Certified Arborist. The task of becoming certified is not an easy one to achieve due the requirements of numerous hours of training and study to pass a difficult test. ...

Jonah Meshell, a 6th-grader at Cassville Middle School, received a black belt at Next Level Sport Karate in Springfield.

• Dylan E. Anderson Cope, Cassville, muffler infraction, $130.50. • Juan M. Balleza, Holiday Island, Ark., operating vehicle in careless/imprudent manner involving an accident, misd. A, $80.50 and court costs; no valid driver’s license, misd. D, $30.50 and court costs; failed to wear protective equipment when on motorcycle, $30.50 and court costs...

The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce helped Elizabeth Turner Law, LLC, celebrate their new office, located at 44 Main St., with a ribbon cutting.

This summer, the Carter family, who is new to the Cassville community and school district, set up a lemonade stand where their two young daughters took care of everything from making the cookies and lemonade, sitting at the stand for two days and selling their tasty snacks, even making a delivery to one customer...

The Haven of the Ozarks Pets of the Week are lots and lots of beautiful puppies.

For the 14th consecutive year, Security Bank of Southwest Missouri has sponsored the Cassville Mighty Might football program with the purchase of the game jerseys for each participant in the program.

Meet Cleatus, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

The cast of SKITS (Shell Knob in the Spotlight) has been selected and is rehearsing for their fall play. The play, “Murder’s in the Heir,” is Nov. 9 and 10 at 6:30 p.m., and Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at Central Community United Methodist Church in Shell Knob...

The Cassville Cruisers Car Club presented Ralph and Vicky Lemme, from Holiday Island, Ark., the “Eddie Award” at the September cruise-in.

The Flexibility and Balance classes at Central Crossing Senior Center continue to bring in crowds of people interested in improving their fitness and balance while at the same time having some fun.

The Central Crossing Senior Center wants to thank Hoang Le and Mary Gates of Plaza Pharmacy for coming to the center Sept. 12 to bring this year’s flu shots and provide lunch, as well.