Lifestyle
Through the Years, March 26
30 YEARS AGO: HARLEY THE WOOFER — A roofing project on a Cassville residence this week provided an unusual view of the crew and their “Woofer.” Harley, a seventh month old pit bull, was on the roof at the Beverly Brock home, running around obviously enjoying what he was doing. Harley the “woofer” belongs to Chris Morrow of Eagle Rock.
March is School Board Recognition Month in Missouri
Missourians benefit every day from the countless hours devoted by the more than 3,600 local school board members in every community across the state.
Through the Years, March 19
50 YEARS AGO: DAYLIGHT SUNDAY VIEW OF BURNED SCHOOL — This is the view that attracted hundreds of visitors throughout Sunday. The gutted 51-year-old high school building on the Washburn campus of Southwest schools. Beside the right hand wall are four autos belonging to students on a field trip to St. Louis which were completely destroyed.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, March 19
Meet gorgeous Jimmy Blue Eyes! He is a tricolor Australian Shepherd mix estimated to be about 1 year old.
Southwest 3rd at middle school scholar bowl event
Southwest 3rd at middle school scholar bowl event
5 Southwest students awarded Hagan Scholarships
Five seniors from Southwest High School’s Class of 2025 have been awarded the prestigious Hagan Scholarship, which provides recipients with up to $60,000 to help fund their college educations.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, March 12
Meet San Quentin, aka “Q”! He is a Catahoula Leopard mixed breed. We estimate he will be medium-sized full grown. His date of birth is Dec. 31, 2024. He and his three siblings were dumped at a laundromat in Shell Knob.
Through The Years, March 12
50 YEARS AGO: INFORMATION ON COUNTY ROADS — Commissioners of three districts, members of the county court and highway engineer, were discussing matters of mutual interest that concerned Barry County’s road system when this photo was made.
Purdy FBLA qualifies 15 students for State Leadership Conference
On Feb. 4, the Purdy chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) traveled to the annual FBLA District 5 Leadership Conference. Out of 35 student competitors, Purdy had a record 33 students place in the top 10 in 50 different events. Fifteen students earned a chance to compete at the FBLA State Leadership Conference which will be held in Springfield from April 13-15.
Cassville takes 1st in Big 8 Speech and Debate
Cassville High School Speech and Debate students competed in the Big 8 Speech and Debate Tournament at Mt. Vernon on Feb. 8.
