Community News

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

I received more comments than usual about my essay last week. My wife said, “You always exaggerate. There were only 80 potatoes for you to wash, not 100!” Maybe so. It was, nevertheless, a bunch of potatoes to me! Men said, “Way to go! I think I would do the same thing. Good thinking!” One man told me, “I did the laundry one time and threw in a pair of red socks, on purpose. Everything turned pink! She hasn't asked me to do the laundry since!”...

• Alexia Joye Belisle, Eagle Rock, operate a vehicle without a valid driver's license, misd. D, operated a vehicle owned by another knowing owner had not maintained financial responsibility, misd. D, and a seat belt violation, infr., $121; operated a vehicle owned by another knowing owner had not maintained financial responsibility, misd. D, and a seat belt violation, infr., $90.50...

“I Would Rather Go to Long John Silvers.” That's what I told my wife. Long John Silvers is my least favorite place to eat. But, if given an option between my least favorite restaurant and our annual Sweetheart Banquet at church, I would opt for Long John Silvers...

Meet Liz, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Liz is a three-year-old girl who is ready to be spoiled and pampered forever.

Central Crossing Senior Center was presented the coveted Silver Spoon Award by the Barry County Health Department for zero health violations in the kitchen and dining facilities for all of 2018.

The Cassville Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) held its annual meeting of stockholders on Jan. 17. Randy Stockton was re-elected to serve a three-year term as board member and Chad Johnson was elected to fill the spot vacated by Mike McCracken who did not seek re-election...

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

The New England States are expecting 30 inches of snow, and here in Cassville, Missouri we are experiencing the lowest temperatures so far this winter. With that much snow on the ground up North, Punxsutawney Phil will have a hard time getting out of his burrow. It is doubtful that he will see his shadow on Feb. 2 in Punxsutawney, Penn...

The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce has added four new board members.

We’re taking time this month to kick off the New Year by focusing on mental health and overall well-being. The beginning of a new year is a time to reflect and look forward. If you’re like the majority of Americans, it also means you have made some type of resolution, usually surrounding your diet and/or fitness. Unfortunately, statistics show an abysmal 8 percent of those who make a resolution keep it to the end of the year...

Meet Jake Long, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Jake is a volunteer favorite. He loves all the people he meets and has fantastic leash manners.

No one likes a shaggy preacher. At least, that’s what Mary told me. I told my wife how difficult it is to find a new barber after fifteen years. As a new resident, I didn’t have any idea where I should get my hair cut. “What’s the worst thing that could happen if I just let it grow long?” I asked her...

Five generations of the Rhea family recently got together for a photo.

The Barry County Health Department is pleased to announce that 25 of the 179 food establishments in Barry County will receive the 2018 Silver Spoon award. The awards are presented to food establishments in Barry County that did not have any priority or core health violations and had a valid permit between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 of 2018...

The winter season is upon us, the holiday celebrations that were filled with family and friends are over, and the bills from all the gift giving are rolling in. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, many people can experience feelings of anxiety or depression this time of year, and people who already live with a mental health condition should take extra care to tend to their overall health and wellness. ...

The Knights of Columbus Cassville Council 8865, raised $2,000 in 2018.

• Brandon Heath Allan, Springfield, operate vehicle on highway without a valid license - first offense, misd. D, $30.50. • Michael Charles Baker, Exeter, first degree sexual misconduct, first offense, misd. B, six months unsupervised probation, $10 CVC...

Meet Angela Kinsey, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

Mary and I are being awakened every day by a cardinal (a bird, not a Catholic clergyman). He is bright red, and flutters and fights against our bedroom window. At first, I thought the bird was trying to get into the house where it is warm. But now I realize that he is fighting against his own reflection in the window. ...

• Dakota Delane Brisco, Verona, speeding, misd. B, $175; speeding, misd. B, $100.50. • Wendell Carlton Cypret, Granby, driving while intoxicated, misd. B, two years unsupervised probation and $10 crime victims' compensation. • Amy Lynn Graham, Purdy, failed to yield right of way to vehicle/pedestrian in intersection/crosswalk, misd. unclassified, six months unsupervised probation...

Jimmy Granbery was a salt-of-the-earth young black man from New York City. His father was in the United States Air Force. On short notice, the Granbery family found themselves transferred to El Paso, Texas. It was quite a shock to Jimmy. He was the only black student in his class. ...

Faith Full Gospel, of Aurora, won the Kid’s Choice Award, sponsored by Hutchens Construction, at the Cassville Christmas Parade.

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

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

The names of eight Barry County residents will be on the January ballot for election of Barry County University of Missouri Extension Council members. Council Chairman Cody Epperly said eight county residents will be elected by districts to fill this year's vacancies. The new council begins its duties March 1, according to state law...

The Shell Knob VFW Memorial Post 2203 had the distinct privilege of honoring some of the nation’s aging patriots over the weekend of the 17th with a Christmas party at the Post in Shell Knob. The goal was to both honor and entertain these wonderful men and women who have served honorably in the military in years past. ...

Some people have misguided ideas about Hillbillies. I know what a Hillbilly is because I is one. I come from a family of Hillbillies. Both sets of my grandparents are from deep Southeast Oklahoma. They were the worst kinds of Hillbillies. And because the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, I have some of the same philosophies on life that they had. ...

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...

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

On Dec. 7, seemingly every child in the Shell Knob area was present for the annual Lighting of the Star event held at Central Crossing Senior Center.

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.”...