News
Eagle Rock building fire station
A $3 million fire station planned for the Eagle Rock-Golden-Mano Fire Protection District will break ground this year, pushing the district into 24-7 coverage. Mark Pierson, district chief, said planning for the facility began a couple of years ago, with plans mostly drawn up by the time officials began working with Ireland Architecture, out of Springfield.
News briefs, April 5
The Cassville Jazz Program will host a “Blues & BBQ” fundraiser on April 14 at 6:30 p.m. the outdoor concert will feature “The Jazz Cats” middle school jazz band, and the “Wildcat Jazz” high school jazz band.
Games and grub at Family Night
Maximus Mitchell, right, 5, gets a helping hand from brother Nicola Mitchell, center, 8, in picking a board game at Thursday’s Family Night. The pair were supervised in their selection by Elijah Harmon, left.
Champions crowned at Trivia Night
The Wesley Wizards, a team representing the Cassville United Methodist Church, dominated Trivia Night on March 17 by winning the overall competition, as well as the “Smarty Pants” award for most trivia questions answered correctly.
Eagles to echo at Carnegie Hall
Yard sales, can collecting, photos with Santa, Super Bowl Squares, hat days, jean days, walnut picking, sock selling, soup dinners, bake sales and raffles. These are some fundraising opportunities the Purdy Eagle Echoes have completed, and more are on the way.
Purdy amending 3 ordinances
Purdy city officials are rethinking a number of ordinances that will suit the community better. First, local leaders are taking a close look at its livestock ordinance, which currently allows cattle operations only on property that was used for livestock before the city passed its current ordinance.
Historical education meeting set for Friday
A presentation about “Keetsville to Washburn and Roller Ridge to Seligman” and the “Heart of the Burn Zone” will be given on Friday at the Southwest High School cafeteria. Glenn Erwin, of the Washburn area, is organizing the meeting, which he hopes will become a historical society of sorts.
Elementary fun at the ‘Enchanted Ball’
Kindergartener Ren Hodge, right, gets help from mom Jillian Hodge as she picks out one of many free goodies available at the “Enchanted Ball” on Friday, an event for children in Kindergarten through fifth grades, hosted by the Cassville High School Student Council.
Fine arts displayed at Cassville
Cassville art students painted a canvas live at the fine arts assembly on March 15 at Cassville High School. Kyle Troutman/ ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
