November 2023
Carla Lanelle “Nellie” Eden
Carla Lanelle “Nellie” Eden, 69, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at Aurora Nursing Center in Aurora, Mo.
First deer downed
Hailey Buckner, 8, of Cassville harvested her first deer, a doe, on Nov. 11 while hunting with her father, Dan Buckner, in Shannon County.
OFO to play, students to perform ballet
The Ozark Festival Orchestra will present its Christmas concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center. A special feature for this performance will be 10 dancers from the Midwest Regional Ballet Performing Arts Company and School in Joplin, dancing to three selections from Tchikovsky’s “Nutcracker.” The concert will also include holiday favorites by Leroy Anderson, arrangements of “Carol of the Bells” and other seasonal selections, a visit from Santa Claus and a sing-along. Parents are encouraged to bring children for photos with Santa. Cost for admission is $10 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and free to children age 18 and under. The OFO is a not-for-profit ensemble based in Monett with 53 players in this concert, 15 of whom are from Barry and Lawrence counties.
CS Bank’s Manley receives award
Jason Tennant, president and chief lending officer at CS Bank, is pleased to announce Mickey Belle Manley has been selected by the Arkansas Bankers Association to receive the Bill Holmes Leadership Award, in honor of former ABA President Bill Holmes (1949-2018). This prestigious distinction recognizes outstanding leadership among the emerging leaders in Arkansas banking.
Bill Hodgson: The season of Advent
In many places, groups of Christians observe seasons of the year as they correspond to events in salvation history or in the life of Christ. In many places, the beginning of a Christian year would be marked by a season commemorating the coming of Christ, called Advent.
Cassville teen injured in wreck
Vehicle fails to yield on Hwy. 174 near Mt.
Woman injured in collision with dump truck trailer
A Fairview woman was injured in a wreck at 2:50 p.m. Saturday on Highway 86, one mile east of Golden.
Pet of the week
Hi, Harrison here! I have some stories to tell. My latest adventure is when I was hanging around the Haven with my travel companion, Hattie. Her and I were scared as we kept dodging cars, coyotes and wandering in the pasture with cows.
Through the years, Nov. 29
40 YEARS AGO: FIRST PLACE FLOAT WINNERS — Cassville’s Christmas parade had judges rating these two floats first place in respective divisions. Pictured is the First United Methodist Church float ranked first in religious category. Democrat file photo
How can we make the most of this holiday season?
Given the feelings of unease that often punctuate our daily lives in many areas, the holiday season provides an opportunity for us not only to celebrate, but to discover lasting meaning that could carry us to new heights of understanding and rejuvenation.
