Lifestyle
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, 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.
CMS 8th-graders are the next Sharks!
Cassville middle schoolers had the opportunity to give their Shark Tank ideas a shot when they attended the FBLA 8th Grade Entrepreneurship Day. Cassville high school FBLA members organized a full day of entrepreneurial ideas and activities for the eighth-graders, then held a competition among eighth-grade tables for a chance at prizes. Students had a lot of fun, and some amazing ideas were invented. Winners received prizes in both content and commercial categories.
Through the years, Feb. 21
30 YEARS AGO: FUTURE FARMERS - National FFA Week begins Sunday, February 19, and continues through the week of Washington’s birth-day. Cassville’s FFA chapter is 96 members strong, according to chapter advisor Gene Courdin, making it one of the high school’s largest clubs.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the week, Feb 21
Who doesn’t love a potato? French Fry came into the shelter with siblings Au Gratin, Crinkle, Curly Q, Hashbrown, Tator Tot, Waffle, Wedge and Mom, Potato.
100+ words spelled in Purdy
The Purdy Spelling Bee was held on Jan. 26. Nine contestants from grades 4-6 competed. The winner was Paul Bawithawng, a fourth-grader. The runner up was Solomon Thang, also a fourth-grader. The winner spelled “multitude’ and then “journey” to win the competition. It was a very competitive match with over 100 words used during the entirety of the Spelling Bee.
Through the Years, Feb. 14
30 YEARS AGO: BIG BUCK — Josh Rose, 6 of Washburn, looks on as his buck’s rack is scored for the record books. Josh’s grandfather, Harley Rose, who is pictured next to Josh, gave his grandson the deer head when Josh was six days old.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Feb. 14
Belle is a short haired Border Collie. Her date of birth is Oct. 25, 2019. In her previous life, she was a working cattle dog. She is an attention lover and likes to be her person’s best companion. She also loves to take rides.
Through the Years, Feb. 7
30 YEARS AGO: EAGLE VIEW — This is the view of an adult American Bald Eagle you can get in Barry County these days. The area has become host to the largest congregation of Eagles in Missouri according to Department of Conservation counts conducted shortly after the arrival of 1994. This photo, by Denny Goodnow of Eagle Rock, is one of the better efforts locally. Goodnow makes the photos available at Roaring River State Park and other outlets each season. The second photo in this series shows what can be seen without the aid of viewing equipment.
