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Local realtors win award

Lake Homes Realty recognition based on transaction volume An Eagle Rock couple have been recognized by a multi-state company, bestowed a prestigious award at its annual summit. Chuck and Melissa Goff, agents with Lake Homes Realty, received the Aqua Award, for their exceptional achievements in real estate, at the company’s National Agent Summit.

Exeter youth places in 4-H competition

Raeleigh Brown, 9, of Exeter competed on Sept. 23 at the Missouri State 4-H public speaking competition in Columbia, where she placed second in the junior division (ages 8-10). Junior 4-H members write, prepare and present a 3-5 minute speech to a panel of judges. During the competition, Brown spoke about “No Horsin’ Around,” which explained her journey of learning about horses through her 4-H project. She is a member of the Exeter Trailblazers 4-H. Over the summer, Brown competed at county and regional competition where she placed first in the junior division public speaking at each respective competition. Contributed photo

Up the numbers, up the growth

ktroutman@cassville-democrat. com The Wheaton girls basketball team kicks off its season on Saturday, hoping an increase in participation will facilitate a growth in the win tally this season.

Bob Mitchell

Bob Mitchell passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on November 7, 2023, at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri. He was 94.

Kyle Troutman: A legacy to follow

When I profiled Bob Mitchell in Connection Magazine in 2016, he delivered one of the most memorable quotes I’ve heard from a newspaperman. As we wrapped up the interview at his home in Cassville, my final question was, “Would you have done anything differently?” ““I’ve got no remorse about anything,” he said resolutely.

Sales taxes rebound in October

After a sluggish September quarterly report, sales tax revenues to local municipal and county governments shot up in October, improving prospects for an end-of-the-end upswing. The seven Barry County cities collecting sales tax received $849,778.81, up 18 percent from a year ago.