Delinquent tax sale upcoming
The office of Barry County Collector Skyler Bowman is preparing for the annual Barry County Real Estate Delinquent Tax Sale. Missouri law requires that land with three years of delinquent taxes sell on the fourth Monday of August each year. The first official publication of this sale appeared in the Cassville Democrat on July 13, and copies are available in the collector’s office. The tax sale listing can be viewed at www.barrycountycollector. com, which will be updated as parcels are paid. Assessor Sherry L. Smith said her office is preparing books that will contain all parcels up for auction this year. Anyone interested in purchasing can go to the Assessor’s or Collector’s offices or call 417-847-4589 or 417-847-2113.
Battle of the Badges moved to Saturday
The Battle of the Badges benefit softball game will be held on Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. at the Wheaton school ball fields. Proceeds will benefit Shirley Martell, who was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in January 2020. Treatment over the past two years has been challenging, and Martell is currently receiving treatment in Little Rock, Ark. She is married and has two children attending Wheaton schools. For more information on the event, people may call Cody Stephens at 417-846-8159, or Clint Danforth at 417-693-3145.
Bluegrass in the Park returns for summer
A variety of bluegrass bands will perform every Friday night, from 7-9 p.m., through Sept. 30 at the Roaring River Shelter at Roaring River State Park. About 10 bands will play at some point this summer, and admission to every show is free. A Saturday performance will also be held for Labor Day. Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs, and a tip jar will be set up for the bands.
Truck raffle to benefit family
A 2005 single cab shortbed Chevy pickup truck is being raffled to benefit a local family affected by breast cancer. Tickets may be purchased at The Shop by D and L, located at 503 Mill St. in Cassville. Entrants must be 18 years of age, and each ticket is $10. The winner will be drawn at the Wheaton Cruise-In on Oct. 1.
Seligman dances ongoing each Saturday
The Seligman Chamber of Commerce country dances at the Seligman Chamber Event Center are every Saturday from 7-10 p.m. No alcohol is allowed. Admission is $10 per person, and 18-and-under are free. There is a potluck, 50-50 drawing and door prizes. For more information, people may call 417-662-3612.
