February 2023

Trout Tales, Feb. 1

It was a little colder than my normal 58 degree Roaring River water last week and we got about 4 inches of snow, so I popped over to the football field to do some sledding. Had the time of my life slipping around with these kiddos.
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Debate tourney turns to lockdown

A Saturday speech and debate competition in Springfield took an unexpected turn during the finals round, as six Cassville students and one teacher were forced to use the run, hide, fight techniques taught to be as safe as possible when facing a potential shooter. At around 7 p.m.
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Through the Years, Feb. 1

Coronation ceremonies for Miss Tip-Off at Cassville high school in 1973 presented this court of the honoree and her escorts. Around Miss Tip-Off and attendants from the left, are: Tom Moss, Eugene Chapin, Pat Leeper, Tony Leach, Mike Pennel, Mike Carman, Larry Hawkins, Don Cowherd, Dennis Ledgerwood, Mike Finn, Kirby Edmondson, Terry Duncan and Miss Patty Peterson, an MU freshman who was Miss Tip-Off last year. The inner group includes: Cheryl Beeson, fourth attendant; Michelle McFerrin, second attendant, and Judy Hood, third attendant. Fields file photo
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