News Staff
BCFO: Free mammogram vouchers underused
The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO) partners with 18 hospitals in southwest Missouri to provide vouchers for free mammogram screenings, but the organization is not issuing as many as it would like.
‘Noon Whistle’ returns in Wheaton
The city of Wheaton has had a busy summer and continues to get things like city ordinances and properties in line, but they will also take some residents back in time. “We will start blowing the noon whistle again,” said JoGina Park, Wheaton city clerk.
Year in photos: Local baseball
Editor’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each season of 2021-2022 athletics. — KT .
Pet of the Week
Meet Elf, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Elf is a two and a half year old boy weighing in at 30 pounds. According to Elf’s foster owner, he loves to play with toys and have a fun adventure. He would prefer to have some dog friends and has done great with large house mates. He does great when left alone during the work day. Elf is partially blind, but he can go up and down stairs, play with toys and run around just like any other dog. He is currently back at the Haven. For more information, call 417-835-3647 or meet him at the Haven, open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day of the week. Contributed photo
Summer school students raise money with lemonade
After reading the book Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies and learning about business and economics, third grade summer school students in Cassville started a lemonade stand and raised $221, which was donated to the Haven of the Ozarks. The lemonade was sold at 50 cents per cup. Contributed photo
DELORES JUNE FORRESTER
Delores June Forrester, 69, of Rocky Comfort, passed away in her home on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born on Feb.
GEORGIE MARIE MCINTIRE
Georgie Marie McIntire, 83, of Purdy, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at her home. She was born May 25, 1939, in Purdy, the daughter of George and Dora (Terry) Ash.
BRUCE DENIS MEYERS
Bruce Denis Meyers, 75, of Shell Knob, passed away Friday, July 22, near Golden. He was born June 17, 1947, in Webster City, Iowa, the son of Roy and Dorothy (Greenly) Meyers.
Through the Years, Aug. 3
50 years ago Aug. 9, 1972 The Bank of Exeter has installed a time and temperature sign, which is attached to the bank’s building front above the entrance.
Kyle Troutman: A trip to remember
I’m writing from a condo on North Beach of Tybee Island in Savannah, Ga., and it’s a small miracle we are here. My family has always driven to vacations.
