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Exeter youth places in 4-H competition

Raeleigh Brown, 9, of Exeter competed on Sept. 23 at the Missouri State 4-H public speaking competition in Columbia, where she placed second in the junior division (ages 8-10). Junior 4-H members write, prepare and present a 3-5 minute speech to a panel of judges. During the competition, Brown spoke about “No Horsin’ Around,” which explained her journey of learning about horses through her 4-H project. She is a member of the Exeter Trailblazers 4-H. Over the summer, Brown competed at county and regional competition where she placed first in the junior division public speaking at each respective competition. Contributed photo

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Welcoming Three Rivers Hospice

Cassville is proud to introduce a new pillar of support in the community — Three Rivers Hospice. With a heartfelt commitment to enhancing the quality of life when facing a life-limiting illness, Three Rivers Hospice brings a unique blend of comprehensive services.

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Ag Education is ‘On The Move’ at Southwest

Elementary students to learn about farming, livestock, more Missouri Farmers Care Foundation’s Agriculture Education on the Move (AEOTM) is excited to announce a partnership this fall with the Southwest FFA Chapter to educate third grade students about agriculture. AEOTM, a program of the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation, is a proactive, educational effort in which passionate, trained educators spend time in the classroom helping elementary students build agricultural literacy.

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Through the Years, Nov. 1

40 YEARS AGO: SPOOKS THAT WON PRIZES — Halloween produced these prize winners in costume judging. Rotary’s annual street party Monday night for in the front row are: India Brown, third, Andrew Bieder, second; and Wendy Mller, first. In youngest judging. Middle grouping found Eric Lassiter, third; Jeremy Marple, second and Dustin Hinton, first. In youth to adult judging had winners, back row, of Eldon Ridenour, third; Joe Simpson and Louise McCord, second and Greg Fields and Greg Cope, first. The local civic club also sponsored games with cash prizes and served traditional Halloween refreshments for those attending in charge of events were Dr. David Cupps and Dr. Dale Assing. Democrat file photo

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Through the Years, Oct. 25

30 YEARS AGO: HALLOWEEN DISPLAY — Ghosts swing from the trees and a scarecrow sits sentinel in the yard at 1003 Townsend in Cassville. Gary and Sara Swearingen’s Halloween decorations cause many a driver to slow down as they pass by, especially when the Swearingen’s dog Radar is found napping in the scarecrow’s lap. Mr. Scarecrow is pictured above with three of his friends perched nearby. Clockwise, beginning at the left, are: Christopher Swearingen, the Swearingen’s 4 year old son; Justin Ramsey, 5, son of Roy and Vickie Ramsey of Exeter; and Mark Hitchcock, 4, son of Deanna Hitchcock of Cassville.

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