Community
Exeter celebrates third decade of Arbor Day
The City of Exeter celebrated Arbor Day for the 30th year on April 12 in the Exeter City Park. In attendance this year was Sheila Raney, Tree Board President; Ashley Lowe, Tree Board Vice President; Susie Sorenson, Tree board member; and Jon Skinner, municipal forester with the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Through The Years, May 28
30 YEARS AGO: BETTER THAN EXPECTED CROP — Although few and far between, Barry County strawberries, when you can find them, are of top quality, despite all the moisture this spring. One of the continued producing families, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Nickle are shown here providing berries to a willing customer. Picking was expected to continue into this week, hopefully with some sunshine to provide a better level of sweetness to the berries.
Burnside piano students complete recital
Students of Ruth Burnside, of Purdy, recently held their “Piano Spring Fling Thing Recital” on April 13 at Countryside Christian Church in Monett.
Soroptimist Club donates $5K to 9 recipients
The Soroptimist Club of Barry County has awarded $5,000 in grant money through their annual Dreams in Action grant program.
Through the Years, May 21
30 YEARS AGO: Breaking ground for the original plant of 150,000 square feet came on a late summer day in a former hay field. In the photo above, officials at the time included: Morris Castleberry, plant manager; mayor Bill Le Compte; Bill Wiley, IDC chairman; Richard Gysel, FASCO division vice-president; Bob Mitchell, Chamber of Commerce president; and Pete Weis, Missouri FASCO Vice-President.
Hotdog restaurant cuts ribbon
Cassville Hotdogs, located at 494 State Hwy 76 in Cassville, recently held a ribbon cutting with the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce. The business’ owners are Rob, Christina, Jade and Rozie Burr.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, May 14
Max West is an animated guy who arrived with his sister, Vlad, after their lifelong owner passed away. Max is a tan colored labrador and weighs 63 pounds. Max would love to find his forever home soon. He does get along with other dogs, but a slow introduction would be important. Max is 9-1/2 years old and would love to spend his senior years in a loving home. Max loves to play with toys and is very energetic for his age. He loves attention, belly rubs, eating and observing things around him. He is house trained but needs frequent potty breaks.
Through The Years, May 14
30 YEARS AGO: GARDENING IN THE SUN — It’s been difficult recently to find a full day of sunshine in which gardeners could practice their favorite involvement.
Firefighters Auxiliary cuts ribbon
The Cassville Firefighter’s Auxiliary cut a ribbon recently to celebrate joining the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce. The non-profit auxiliary aims to help the Cassville Volunteer Fire Department with excess needs, from equipment to providing food and hydration during larger events.
Living Wax Museum delivers slices of history
Blakely Johnson tells an elementary school class about Sally Ride during the Living Wax museum at Cassville Middle School on Thursday.
