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Through the Years, Jan. 17

40 YEARS AGO: HIGHWAY PROGRAM IN CASSVILLE — Initial plans of a Highway 37 improvement between Cassville and the Arkansas line getting underway with full location hearings this fall, were presented by Joseph Mickes, second from left, district highway engineer last week.
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Haven of the Ozarks’ pet of the week, Jan. 10

Meet Girly! She has been up for adoption in the Haven of the Ozarks shelter for over 570 days. She is accustomed to leash walks, loves all the attention you can give her, and seems to get along great with other dogs. She is still very active and could use some training to not jump. Due to this, we suggest a home with only older children. Girly has so much love to give and craves a family of her own. She would thrive having an active lifestyle which may include walking, swimming, hiking, playing ball, etc. She might act ferocious behind the chain link fences of the Haven, but Girly really is just a big wigglebutt with the biggest smile. Her estimated date of birth is July 12, 2018, and she is about 49 pounds. All Haven of the Ozarks Animal Sanctuary pets are fixed, up to date on their vaccinations, and microchipped. The Haven is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week.
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Through the Years, Jan. 10

Y ears 50 years ago Jan. 17, 1974 — Gas Service Requests New Rate Hike The Gas Service Co., supplier of natural gas to about 365,000 Missourians, has filed application for rate increases that would cost the average domestic consumer about 55 cents extra each month.
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Pet of the week, Jan 3

Finch is a German Shepherd-Rottweiler mix who was adopted out from the Haven as a puppy. She is house trained and has done well with kids of all ages. She is very smart, has a lot of energy, loves to play with a ball and would do well with an active family who will keep her mind and her body engaged! Her date of birth is March 16, 2020. Finch is used to baths and getting brushed, loves car rides and is great with people. She does fine on a leash but will need a good high fence to keep her from escaping the yard.
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Through the Years, Jan. 3

40 YEARS AGO: MARCH 1 CAN’T BE FAR AHEAD — In fact it’s exactly 49 days until the traditional Barry County arrival of spring with the opening of Roaring River State Park. In a joint effort of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Commission, stream improvements have been underway several weeks. Boyd Holcomb, park superintendent, said this week the above picture is typical as crews remove gravel from the stream and Dry Hollow area. Holcomb said the trout stream from the lodge to low water bridge had been worked.
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Pet of the Week

Washington is ready to make his presidential run to your home. This fluffy little pup will be the ruler of your heart. He is a mixed breed labrador retriever and his date of birth is Oct. 1, 2023.
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Through the Years, Dec 27

40 YEARS AGO — CONSTRUCTION STARTS WITH WEATHER BREAK: This is the floor plan of Cassville Manor, a 90-bed nursing care facility that will have construction starting as soon as weather permits. The nearly $2 million dollar project is being built here by Medical Holdings Inc. of Ft. Worth, Texas and Ft. Smith, Ark. Barry County Industrial Development revenue bonds were issued here last week to finance the project.
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Pet of the week, Dec. 20

Springsteen just thought he was born to run, but luckily, he was picked up by Cassville Police Department before he was hit by a car. This brave Blue Heeler is looking to spend his glory days with a loving family who can give him the attention he deserves and lots of play time. Springsteen was born in the USA and his estimated date of birth is Feb. 2, 2023. All the Haven’s pets are fixed, up to date on their vaccinations and microchipped.
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Through the Years, Dec. 20

50 YEARS AGO: A BLIZZARD VIEW — The photo was taken Wednesday afternoon during blizzard conditions in Cassville. A one-block view is nearly obscured by the hard blowing snow that followed heavy sleet. Temperature at the time on the First National Bank display was 20 degrees, adding to the uncomfortable situation of the By this hour, schools had been dismissed to permit bus routes running in advance of conditions becoming more serious. Many motorists ignored the energy crisis and started motors early to warm the vehicles or remove ice from the windows.
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