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Exeter PTO Carnival a hit
Mallorie Brooks, 5, of Washburn, received unicorn-themed face paint from Alshia Newton, of Exeter, during the Exeter PTO Carnival on Saturday. The event featured numerous games and giveaways throughout the multi-purpose room and hallways. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville- democrat.com

Local businesses in the Halloween spirit
Many local businesses’ employees took advantage of Halloween to wear something different to their places of work. Below are photos of businesses who submitted photos of their employees on Oct.

Indoor events well-attended on chilling Halloween night
At Emmanuel Baptist Church in Cassville, Freya England, 5, of Cassville, enjoyed the singing skeletons set up at the Oct. 31 trunk or treat in the building. Kyle Troutman/ ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com

The Show celebrates tricenary
In full regalia, Blake Whitley danced as he sang “King Tut” during Thursday’s performance of The Show, which celebrated its 30th rendition this year.

Having the rides of their lives
From left, Washburn residents Cali Whitcomb, 14, Emmalyn Evans, 8, and Tucker Evans, 9, felt the g-forces as the Scrambler kicked into high gear at the Fun time Shows carnival last week. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com

Music, rides, ducks and fun at Wheaton BBQ
From left, siblings Ben Anderson, 8, Kaitlyn Anderson, 7, and Braden Anderson, 9, all of Wheaton, enjoyed spinning in the free tub ride at the Wheaton BBQ on Saturday.

Fun first day enjoyed at Cassville schools
Kaid Williams, right, implores his sophomore classmates, Tyler Rattigan, right middle, Will Brooks, left middle, and Trevor Brookes to pull harder to beat the seniors in a tug-of-war game at the first-day assembly at Cassville High School last week.

Young anglers cast lines
Jessica Jackson, of Crane, helps her sons, Brayden Walker, 11, and Thompson Jackson, 5, with their lines at Kids’ Fishing Day at Roaring River State Park Saturday.

Purdy Festival draws families to fun
Ed Lassley, of Purdy, his grandson, Titus Lassley, in the foreground, and granddaughter, Charlie Brown, at rear, visit with Butch Patrick, right, who portrayed Eddie Munster in the long-running television show, The Munsters.

July 4th celebrated in Wheaton
The Wheaton Fire Protection District hosted its annual Fourth of July celebration on Tuesday, offering food, music and fireworks to more than 200 people at the Wheaton city Park.