Community
Prayers up for Charlie Kirk
About 30 residents of the Cassville area gathered on the courthouse lawn Saturday night for a candlelight prayer vigil.
Through the Years, Sept. 17
40 YEARS AGO: PLAYFUL SUBJECT LION — Object of a 24 hour lion hunt’ in the Eagle Rock area over the weekend, and now an obvious target of county regulations, this was the playful lion at a Hilltop area tavern last week. With the owner, Larry Rainey, the 11-month-old cub, although hot because of the weather, was enjoying the romp. Since, the lion which ended a walk through the countryside of Table Rock Lake on Sunday, faces possible county regulations and the owner possible charges for animal abuse due to inadequate facilities. Previously kept on a chain, after being raised indoors at another Cassville business, the lion was joined by a second of the species early this week, according to information available from the Barry County sheriff’s office, mainly through complaints from neighbors in the Hilltop area. Democrat file photo
Kathy Casey: Media should check drumbeat of rhetoric
Recently, I wrote a letter condemning the language used by a staff member of the paper.
Through the Years, Sept. 10
30 YEARS AGO: APPLE HARVEST — Apples are red, ripe and ready for picking at Vollenweider Orchards in Exeter. Roberto Smith, field foreman at the orchard, said that the time it takes pickers to pick a bushel of apples varies from 30 minutes to an hour and a half depending on ripeness and weather. Orchard workers come to Barry County each fall for the apple harvest from as far away as Florida, Michigan and Ohio.
Prayer in the park
Inspired by attending church camp this summer, six Cassville High School students brought the message home via a weekly Bible study group at the Cassville City Park.
Cassville Fire District proposes .5% sales tax
The Cassville Fire Protection District (CFPD) has announced a proposed sales tax initiative that will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot.
Taba’s Tiny Town staying put
A three-month special use permit saga has come to a close, with the more than 25 residents attending the July Cassville City Council meeting feeling vindicated for their efforts to obtain the permit for a daycare facility at the Masonic Lodge on Main Street.
1,500 chicken halves, fun served up at Wheaton BBQ
Katy Tichenor, of Fairview, fills out information for a duck for her son, Bexton Tichenor, 4, to be launched in the annual duck race at the Wheaton BBQ on Saturday.
Arts Council’s ‘The Lightning Thief’ swipes spotlight
Kaito Oliphant, as Mr. D (Dionysus), hits a key note in a number using a crutch as a microphone during the Cassville Arts Council’s “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” on Saturday at the Community Building at Crowder Cassville.
Through the Years, Aug. 20
40 YEARS AGO: IT TAKES A LOT OF WATER — In these hot and humid days, it takes a lot of water, for people and animals alike. Often the usual watering method isn’t used, especially if your pet is in need of a drink. Brad LeMon, 6, used a hose recently to give his pet Schatze, 7, a refreshing swallow of water. His spectator, Audry Peterson, 2, wasn’t too sure about the process. Brad is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob LeMon and Audry is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson.
