Lifestyle
Through the Years, June 12
40 YEARS AGO: CATFISHING GETTING GOOD — Proof that trotline catches of catfish are possible came to Cassville this week in the person of Burl Mitchell and Emmett Allen. Joined by Ron Bailey, the anglers took these 36- and 30-pound beauties off a line Monday morning.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week
Eleanor needs a human hero! She is very sweet and gentle and does great with other dogs. She is possibly a lab/ pit mix. She is black and white with some brown on her face, and the white patch above her nose is just the cutest. Her date of birth is estimated as Jan. 15, 2024.
Family history specialist serves across the country while remaining home
James Ray Schad, of Purdy, was recently set apart as an elder and senior service missionary for the Arkansas Bentonville Mission, VROC Grand Canyon Virtual Operations Center, where he will be helping people across the country with their family trees by indexing old historical records. Schad is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and a 2015 graduate of Purdy High School.
Haven of the Ozarks: Pet of the Week, June 5
Mayo is just the sweetest girl. She came in covered with ticks and was starving. She is now thriving and learning that people aren’t as scary as she first thought. In fact, hugs and cuddles are her favorite. Her breed is unknown, and her estimated DOB is Jan. 18, 2024. All dog adoptions at the Haven are half-price in June.Adopters can complete the adoption application at www.havenoftheozarks. org/adopt. No appointment needed for adopters. The Haven is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. All Haven of the Ozarks pets are fixed, up to date on their vaccinations, and microchipped. For more information, people may email havenozarksanctuary@ gmail.com, or call at 417-835-3647.
Through the Years, June 5
50 YEARS AGO: Mop-up and clean-up of double flood damage in Cassville continues after a deluge of 10 inches of rain fell in the area.
Pet of the Week, May 29
Fruit Loop and Boo Berry are two of eight sweet pups that are available for adoption. These pups were born at the Haven on March 17 and would love to find their forever home soon. They are a cattle dog/ red heeler mix.
Through the Years, May 29
Y ears 50 years ago June 5, 1974 — NEW CONSTRUCTION WILL TOTAL NEARLY $4 MILLION Cassville is currently in a new building and improvement program, headlined by the start of construction on the new FASCO Industries, Inc., plant. Conservative estimates placed on the program underway in nine major projects in the city area place the total value at just under $4 million.
Through the Years, May 22
40 YEARS AGO: SCHOOL ON MUDDY ARENA Cassville Rotary’s Bill Hailey Arena was the scene of a Memorial Day holiday rodeo school conducted by professional cowboys.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, May 22
Drew is a gorgeous white and grey Domestic Medium Hair cat, date of birth July, 2022. He would love to have a human of his own and a couch to curl up on. Drew is FIV positive and would love to be in a home as an only pet. The Haven is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. All Haven of the Ozarks pets are fixed, up to date on their vaccinations, and microchipped. For more information, people may email havenozarksanctuary@gmail.com, or call at 417-835-3647.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, May 15
Look at those eyes! Reacher is a sweet guy who was found on the road very emaciated. He is loving the attention and food at the shelter, but we know he would be over the moon to have a family of his own.
