Barry County

Through the Years, March 18
50 years ago: U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE HERE — Congressman Jerry Litton, right, a candidate for the Democrat nomination for U.S. Senate, visited in Cassville Saturday morning during a swing through this part of the state.

Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, March 18
Scoobie is a gorgeous German Shepherd mix. His date of birth is Aug. 14, 2024. Scoobie is a hit with our lady dogs in playgroups, and us humans agree that he is a good-looking dude! Scoobie is kind and very gentle and rarely barks.

Lewis Royer: Wheaton School Board Election Questionnaire
Having grown up in this community, I have a deep connection to Wheaton and the School. I feel it is important to advocate for public education and the needs for the students in our district. I believe serving on the school board is an important way to serve our students and community.

Nikki Allen: Wheaton School Board Election Questionnaire
I want to win this school board position because I care deeply about the future of our school and the families in our community. As a parent and a proud alumni of this district, I understand the importance of having a strong school with solid leadership. Our teachers deserve support, our students deserve every opportunity to succeed, and our parents deserve to have their voices heard.

Elizabeth Goetz: Wheaton School Board Election Questionnaire
I want to win this position because the Wheaton community and school are important to me. I am a Wheaton Alumni, as are my parents and grandparents. I feel as though I received a good education that prepared me for the next steps in my life and professional career. I want to ensure the same is the case for my kids and generations to follow. I have two children in school district currently in 4th and 1st grade as well as a 3-year-old, so I am committed to the future of our school and community.

Rodney Allen: Wheaton School Board Election Questionnaire
I want to win this position to be able to help the Wheaton School District to look to the future with the best interest of the students and faculty alike in mind while providing a safe and comfortable environment for our children to further their education.

Tony Ball: Wheaton School Board Election Questionnaire
I’ve been a board member for 12 years. I would like to continue working to make Wheaton school the best it can be, to follow through with projects in progress, and to work to maintain quality of education for our students, quality teachers, administration and staff.

Josh Kinnaman: Wheaton School Board Election Questionnaire
To continue working with, and supporting the Superintendent, in maintaining the financial stability of the district along with being a voice for the community.

Daffodils from the heart
Everything’s coming up daffodils on a farm north of McDowell and on a plot of land in Purdy — the result of a cooperative effort by Barry County resident, Gerry Wass, and a handful of young gardeners from the Purdy area.
News Briefs, March 18
The Barry County Community Garden has scheduled its monthly meetings on the first Monday of every month, at Harvick Farms, located at 16062 Hwy. 76 in Cassville.




