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City to pursue $550,000 in ARRA bonds
(Local News ~ 10/08/09)
Stimulus funds could finance streetscape lighting and sidewalk improvements in Cassville
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Project to extend walk to CHS (Local News ~ 10/08/09)
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BCHD runs out of seasonal flu vaccine
(Local News ~ 10/08/09)
The Barry County Health Department has run out of its supply of seasonal flu vaccine. All 1,300 doses were administered in one month's time from Sept. 1 through Oct. 2. "We have given out all of our seasonal flu vaccination at this time," said Kathleen King, health department administrator. "Another shipment is expected early in November but that is not guaranteed."...
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Cassville dominates Nevada in 41-6 victory (Local News ~ 10/08/09)
"The best game we've played all year," pronounced Cassville's David Large just after the Wildcats ran their 2009 season record to 5-1 with a 41-6 domination of Nevada. Cassville jumped all over Nevada early with Josh Lewright recovering a blocked punt in the Tigers' end zone after the home team went three and out on the first offensive series of the game... -
Help make strides against breast cancer
(Editorial ~ 10/08/09)
If you are a NFL fan you probably noticed the pink cap bills, gloves, arm and wrist bands, cleats and ribbons many of the professional football players, coaches and staff members have been wearing this month. NFL referees and each team's cheerleaders are also sporting pink game apparel to promote October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. ...
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County Calendar
(Calendar ~ 10/08/09)
MEETING: Meth to Miracles outreach group will meet at 7 p.m. in the upstairs of the Family Life Center in Cassville. All interested persons are invited to attend. SUPPORT GROUP: The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) group of Cassville meets at 8 p.m. at 1308 Harold St. in Cassville. For more informa-tion, call 846-4044...
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Cassville dominates Nevada in 41-6 victory (High School Sports ~ 10/08/09)
"The best game we've played all year," pronounced Cassville's David Large just after the Wildcats ran their 2009 season record to 5-1 with a 41-6 domination of Nevada. Cassville jumped all over Nevada early with Josh Lewright recovering a blocked punt in the Tigers' end zone after the home team went three and out on the first offensive series of the game... -
RICHARD VERNON CARLSON
(Obituary ~ 10/08/09)
RICHARD VERNON CARLSON Richard Vernon Carlson, 67, of Shell Knob, passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Shell Knob. A complete obituary will appear in next week's paper...
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BRIAN COLLINS
(Obituary ~ 10/08/09)
BRIAN COLLINS Brian Collins, 36, of Pierce City, died Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born to Don and Effie Collins on July 13, 1973, in Monett. He was a truck driver. Survivors include: his parents; three sons, Clinton Collins, of Billings, Travis Collins, of Billings, and Wyatt Collins, of Exeter; two daughters, Breanna Collins, of Exeter, and Bailee Collins, of Ritchey; six brothers, Michael Collins, of Shell Knob, Donald Collins, of Duncan, Okla., Kevin Collins, of Republic, David Collins, of Aurora, Curtis Collins, of Aurora, and Joshua Collins, of Aurora; and two sisters, Angela Williams, of Aurora, and Kimberly Haley, of Aurora.. ...
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OPAL "NADINE" EDIE
(Obituary ~ 10/08/09)
Opal "Nadine" Edie, 86, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butter-field, under the direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville...
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MARY PERIMAN
(Obituary ~ 10/08/09)
Mary A. Periman, 72, of Kansas City, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at Providence Medical Center. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home, Kansas City, Kan. Interment followed in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requested contributions to the American Cancer Society...
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LONA LANETTE MOORE
(Obituary ~ 10/08/09)
LONA LANETTE MOORE Lona LaNette Moore, 53, of Jenkins, passed away Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born July 18, 1956, in Amarillo, Texas, the daughter of Clyde and Dorothy (Kennedy) Sams. In March, 1989, in California, she was united in marriage to Greg Moore, who preceded her in death on April 21, 2007. She was also preceded in death by her parents and grandparents...
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VIOLET DELORES (SHOEMAKER) STOCKTON
(Obituary ~ 10/08/09)
Violet was born April 26, 1935, in Blackwell, Okla., the daughter of Joe and Edna (Elmquist) Shoemaker. She moved to Barry County as a young child. She graduated from Wheaton High School in 1953. She was united in marriage to Harry Stockton on March 14, 1954, and celebrated 55 years together. He survives...
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WILLIAM ROBERT WALLER
(Obituary ~ 10/08/09)
A memorial service was held for William Robert Waller at the First Christian Church, Crescent, Okla., on Saturday, Oct. 3, followed by a military burial detail at the Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie, Okla. He died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, after an extended illness at the age of 83. He was born Dec. 24, 1925, to Edgar Allen Waller and Nancy Orie Smith Waller in Bentonville, Ark...
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JEAN ROBERTA BAYLESS WILSON
(Obituary ~ 10/08/09)
Jean Roberta Bayless Wilson, 81, Crane, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. Jean was a devoted wife, mother, teacher and friend. Jean was born October 24, 1927 to William Robert and Cordelia Lillard Bayless in Cassville, Missouri. ...
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(Local News ~ 10/08/09)
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