Lifestyle
Through the years, April 12
Sponsored by middle school Future Homemakers, Cassville’s egg hunt Saturday was one of those that came between showers and before the Sunday snow. At the start of games at Rocky Edmondson Memorial Park this was the crowd. A larger group was on hand for the Easter egg hunt.
Through the Years, April 5
The initial step toward Cassville’s possible acquiring of new Christmas decorations was in process when this photo was made. A C of C committee was making selections for recommendations to the Chamber the first of next month. Around the table from the left are: Mrs. Donna Long, Mrs. Sue Mitchell, Bob Oliver, Nolan McNeill, Joe Preddy, J. A. Hull and Kenneth Johnston. McNeill, C of C president, appointed the committee to go over the wares of Oliver, a decoration company representative. Requiring approximately $9,000 in funds, the program will be presented to the Chamber board for future action during the May meeting. Two large assembly scenes and approximately 60 pole decorations were chosen by the committee possibly to replace 10-year-old fixtures presently in use.
Pet of the Week
Arlo is the best friend someone doesn’t know they need. This loving boy is loyal and kind.
A fitting honor: Curators name building after Eldon Cole
Late MU Extension employee’s name to grace new livestock facility A building under construction at the Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center (SW-REEC) in Mount Vernon has been officially named in honor of Eldon Cole by the University of Missouri System Board of Curators. Cole was a longtime employee of University of Missouri Extension, serving 58 years before his death in April 2022.
Celebrate recovery – Where are they now?
Junior Hernandez first told his story of recovery in the Cassville Democrat 2 years ago on February 24, 2021. Hernandez Celebrate Recovery testimony was part of a 12-part series published in the Cassville Democrat, one step of the 12-step program for each month of the year.
Temporary WIC benefit increase extended
Missouri WIC has announced the extension of the temporary increase of the Cash Value Benefit for Fruit and Vegetable Purchases (CVB) starting Jan. 5, 2023.
Through the years
Undoubtedly the busiest and possibly most welcome men in Cassville the week following Christmas 1972 were the duo above, Howard Fulton and Coy Cummens as they picked up discarded Christmas trees, gift wrappings and boxes at residents throughout town. Fulton said he estimated that pick-ups were twice as heavy as usual due to the Christmas holiday.
Through the years, Dec. 7
Dec. 13, 1972 Portions of Barry County were crippled by a sleet, freezing rain and ice storm that pelted the area, forming a solid sheet of ice from 1.5-3 inches thick.
