Lifestyle
Through the Years, March 13
30 YEARS AGO: STARTING TO WORK — Tuesday morning wasn’t much of a chore, with three or four inches of snow on the ground, but there were windshields and windows of vehicles left out over night to be cleaned.
Through the years, March 6
50 YEARS AGO: DONORS PORTRAIT AT ROARING RIVER — Members of the family of the late Dr. T. M. Sayman presented an oil painting to Roaring River State Park Saturday. The late Dr. Sayman gave the initial park acreage to the State of Missouri in 1928. Attending the presentation ceremony from the left are: Norman Chaney, park concessionaire; Joe R. Ellis, Missouri park board member; James Woods, park superintendent; lady Peter Smithers, Dr. Sayman’s daughter; and Major and Mrs. C. Dennison Lane, he’s the late donor’s
Award-winning Wildcat Jazz Band performs at Jazz Night
The Cassville School District Jazz Bands, under the direction of Micah Boise and Kelli Pavlu, took the stage to perform at the 7th annual Jazz Night, Sweets and Treats, on Feb. 22.
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.
CHS Beta Club members go to state competition
National Beta members from Cassville High School are celebrating their recent participation in the Missouri Senior Beta Convention. This is the inaugural year of Cassville Senior Beta Club, and the first competitive event for its members.
Purdy FBLA Qualifies 18 for State Leadership Conference
On Feb. 6, the Purdy chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) traveled to the annual FBLA District 5 Leadership Conference. Out of 34 student competitors, Purdy had a record 31 students place in the top 10 in 45 different events.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, March 6
Prairie is a sweet pup who was dumped on a gravel road and is now waiting for a loving family to take her home to her own little house. She is sweet and gentle and still getting accustomed to shelter life, but we hope she isn’t here long. She is a black and white mixed breed (not sure what) and currently weighs 13 pounds. She will grow to be a medium-sized dog. Her estimated DOB is Nov. 29, 2023.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the week, Feb. 28
Meet Kaida! She is a curious, fun loving, energetic gal. She does well on a leash and is well behaved.
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.
