February 2023

Trout Tales, Feb. 8

Found myself last week at the annual Barry County Soils and Crops Conference. I’ve never seen so much Carhartt in one room! There were all kinds of presentations, and lots of interestingliterature. The first presentation was on multi-species grazing. These farmers love their cattle and sheep and pigs and goats, but what about trout? I’m a species that likes to graze, especially on the flies that hang around the cows. Hope to see this presentation next year. Trout Brown is the comics correspondent for the Cassville Democrat, aiming to point out entertaining happenings in Barry County.
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Wheaton settles gym floor lawsuit

Engineer reports improper humidity likely the cause of damage The Wheaton school district has settled a lawsuit with Four State Maintenance Supply, the installer of its gym floor, after conflicting reports determining the cause of the damage. According to court documents filed in the U.S.
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Through the Years, Feb. 8

Southwest High School observed National FHA/HERO Week Feb. 6-12, 1983. Planning activities focused on the theme “Future Homemakers of America—An Investment in Youth!” are, left to right: Lori Schooley, Robbie Hendrix, Kim Williams, Bobbie Bruton, Janet Wilbanks, Leta Morgan and Angie Cargile. The Southwest chapter had 93 members and their projects involved family, community and careers in the homemaking area. Fields file photo
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Purdy Homecoming candidates named

Purdy High School will crown its 2023_Homecoming_Queen and Mr. Tip-Off at a special coronation between JV and Varsity boys’ basketball games on Friday, February. The JV contest versus Billings begins at 6 p.m. This year’s_Homecoming_theme is “Home is Where the Heart Is.”_Candidates include, front row from left: senior Alli Hayes, junior Alexis Davidson, sophomore Zoey Webb, and freshman Grace Logan. Back row: senior Jake Young, sophomore Kenni De Leon, and freshman JJ Aguilar. Contributed photo
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