Community
Homans celebrate 40 years
Pastors Paul Homan and wife Susan Homan are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on June 8.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, June 4
Meet Selma! She is an adorable Blue Heeler mixed breed. Her date of birth is July 3, 2023. She is a petite girl, weighing only 32 pounds.
Through the Years, June 4
40 YEARS AGO: PARK’S KID’S DAY TOPPED ALL — Roaring River State Park topped all state facilities Saturday in attendance at Kid’s Day, when youngsters and under could fish free. Skip Doak, assistant superintendent at the park hatchery said 283 took it. It was the second largest turnout at Roaring River since the program started in 1981.
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.
