Business

Waltrip named ‘Young Title Person of the Year’
Barry County Abstract and Title attended the Missouri Land Title Association annual convention at The Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis Sept. 12 -14. At the event, employee Miranda Waltrip was one of two recipients of the “MLTA Young Title Person of the Year” award. This prestigious award given by MLTA means she will serve on the Committee for the next couple years in the recruitment of young people to make a career in the title industry, and to aid in education of the general public as to the title industry. She will also be involved in the process of selection of the award winner in the future. “We at Barry County Abstract and Title are very proud of her earning this award by the state association,” a press release said. Others in attendance at the convention were: Cheryl Williams, Kasey Hall and Carla Hall.

E3 Meat Co. supplies The Rib
The Rib Steak House in Cassville is continuing its partnership with E3 Meat Co., which supplies beef to the iconic restaurant while doing some good at the same time. Zanetta Campbell, owner of The Rib, said the product, which the restaurant has used since reopening in November 2022, is all-natural and well-liked among area cattlemen with high standards.

Stumpff a finalist in auctioneer contest
Donnie Stumpff, owner of Stumpff’s Realty and Auction Service, of Cassville, was a finalist at the Oklahoma State Auctioneers Association Pro Bid Calling Competition, placing him in the top five finishers.
Arvest Bank announces remodel completion
Arvest Bank has announced the bank’s Cassville branch remodel project has been completed. The updates include new technology that extends banking hours, as well as a community meeting room.

Thank a Farmer week celebrated
The Barry County Farm Bureau Federation would like to thank Four State Stockyards, and the first 40 customers that came through the door for breakfast or lunch, for allowing us to put $5 towards their meal due to it being Thank a Farmer Week.

Wilson to retire from Sports World
Sharon Wilson, who has worked for Sports World for 25 years as the main screen printer, is retiring. Wilson has taught and trained many others and has enjoyed working with the community and making many friends along the way. She is excited to begin this next chapter.
Company earns 3rd accreditation
Lakeside Home Watch & Property Solutions in Shell Knob has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association for the third year. The NHWA was formed in 2009 to establish and maintain the highest industry standards for Home Watch and absentee homeowner services throughout the United States and Canada.

CS Bank promotes Shields-Manley to Asst. VP
A familiar face in the Cassville area has been promoted to a new position within CS Bank.

Davis tapped for market president at CS Bank in Cassville
A new market president has been hired at CS Bank in Cassville, a man with a history of working with banks in the area. Charlie Cross, CEO, CS Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Davis to market president for the local bank’s Cassville/ Southwest Missouri market.
Arvest adding live teller ATMs
Arvest Bank has announced construction began Tuesday to replace the Main Street branch’s traditional drive thru lanes with ATM with Live Teller machines.




