Cassville
Through the Years, Oct. 16
30 YEARS AGO: UP-UP BUT NOT AWAY — Operating from a tether line, Charles Venable, a native of Exeter, now in the glass business in Neosho, put on a show for Cassville elementary Monday. The balloon inflation and rides for some came a week late because of weather last week. Venable is shown here making adjustments to his flight equipment with help of Cassville R-4 staffers. The elementary student body is shown in the background. Below, Venable talks with Ron Cowan about the process of filling the balloon, with fan equipment which Cowan was watching as a crew helper.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week
Glacier and her little ones are ready to be welcomed into their permanent homes! Glacier is a 1-year-old white Domestic Shorthair, known for her sweet demeanor. She has three white kittens and one orange and white kitten that are also in search of their forever homes. The kittens are two months old. Adopters can complete an application at www.havenoftheozarks. org/adopt.
Beck publishes 4th children’s book
Cassville resident Lana Beck has published a fourth children's book, which is dedicated to her nine-year-old grandson. Self-published through Barnes and Noble, Beck's story is titled 'Gideon's Halloween' and follows three-year-old Gideon while trick-or-treating.
Rodeo Parade clip-clops down old town road
Entertainer Tyler Pettigrew, right, waved to people gathered on Main Street for the Rodeo Parade on Saturday, an event that returned to Main Street after being ceased decades ago.
News Briefs, Oct. 16
The Community Faith Chapel, located at 13372 Highway 248, will host a Trunk or Treat on Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.
FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville vs. Nevada, Oct. 11
This Homecoming bout is brought to you by Johnson Chiropractic, supporting Wildcat Nation with chiropractic, muscle and athletic training care!
Pioneer life explored at annual Frontier Days
Roscoe watches the crowd as he prepares to take a group on a carriage ride during Frontier Days at the Schreiner property on Sunday.
Navigating the CARE-ousel
Twyla McInturff, former Librarian for the Wheaton School District, is fighting her second battle with breast cancer. Her first diagnosis was in 2010, and her second should have been diagnosed far faster than it was.
Arning donates to CHS Industrial Arts
Arning Companies believes in the power of education to foster innovative problem solvers and strategic thinkers, and to help foster the next generation, the company has donated $3,602 to the Cassville High School Industrial Arts program. This donation, raised through the Fred Arning Senior Classic Golf Tournament, is not just a check, an Arning press release said. “It’s an investment in the future of our students. It will support special projects that immerse these young innovators in the Lean Six Sigma production process, enhancing their problem- solving skills through real-world applications.”
Cassville cleaning up for Homecoming Friday
Heaps of touchdowns and turnovers gave fans their money’s worth in Mt. Vernon on Friday.
