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Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, May 14
Max West is an animated guy who arrived with his sister, Vlad, after their lifelong owner passed away. Max is a tan colored labrador and weighs 63 pounds. Max would love to find his forever home soon. He does get along with other dogs, but a slow introduction would be important. Max is 9-1/2 years old and would love to spend his senior years in a loving home. Max loves to play with toys and is very energetic for his age. He loves attention, belly rubs, eating and observing things around him. He is house trained but needs frequent potty breaks.
Through The Years, May 14
30 YEARS AGO: GARDENING IN THE SUN — It’s been difficult recently to find a full day of sunshine in which gardeners could practice their favorite involvement.
Firefighters Auxiliary cuts ribbon
The Cassville Firefighter’s Auxiliary cut a ribbon recently to celebrate joining the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce. The non-profit auxiliary aims to help the Cassville Volunteer Fire Department with excess needs, from equipment to providing food and hydration during larger events.
Living Wax Museum delivers slices of history
Blakely Johnson tells an elementary school class about Sally Ride during the Living Wax museum at Cassville Middle School on Thursday.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, May 7
Meet beautiful Saratoga! She is an American Staffordshire Terrier/mixed breed. Her date of birth is Aug. 4, 2023. She weighs 51 pounds.
Through the Years, May 7
40 YEARS AGO: OPENING EMPHASIS IS BERRIES — Tuesday’s session of Garden Sass at Ninth and East Streets in Cassville featured the most popular current crop.... strawberries. In this group are Lee Older, president; Lyle Pate, vice-president; Louise Stockton, secretary; Elva Madison, treasurer and members Harold Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. Thorpe Cooper and E. J. Relethford. Garden Sass, the marketing group for locally grown products, is opening Tuesday and Friday at the location. Elder said hours are usually from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Group officers said they were “looking for a heavy arrival of products” this Friday. Democrat file photo40 YEARS AGO: OPENING EMPHASIS IS BERRIES — Tuesday’s its session of Garden Sass at Ninth and East Streets in Cassville featured the most popular cur-tent crop.... strawberries. In this group are Lee Older, president; Lyle Pate, vice-president; Louise Stockton, secretary; Elva Madison, treasurer and members Harold Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. Thorpe Cooper and E. J. Relethford. Garden Sass, the marketing group for locally grown products, is opening Tuesday and Friday at the location. Elder said hours are usually from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Group officers said they were “looking for a heavy arrival of products” this Friday.
Through the Years, April 30
40 YEARS AGO: FOR ALL TO SEE — A mother Robin built her nest on the edge of Cassville for all passing the four-way east of town to see. Installed last week, the nesting bird didn’t seem concerned about passing traffic, even the breezes often generated by large trucks. Perched atop a road sign just south of the intersection, the bird remains in place this week, going about the business of getting her eggs hatched.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, April 30
Diana is a Blue Heeler Cattle Dog looking for her forever home. She is incredibly sweet and is good with cats and dogs. She weighs 46 pounds and her date of birth if April 20, 2024.
Barry Electric hosts 78th Annual Meeting
The Flatlander Mountain Boys performed on Thursday at the Barry Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting. Band members performing bluegrass tunes included, from left, Deven Beckett on vocals and mandolin, Noah Stogdill on guitar and Evan Reed on banjo. The band’s fourth member, Carter Russell, was unable to attend.
Through the Years, April 23
40 YEARS AGO: A FIRST WEEK TROPHY — One of the successful turkey hunters in the first week of Missouri’s season was Richard Carney, of Cassville, with this 20-1/2 pound gobbler, which was the “easiest” the Sarge has taken in a number of years hunting.
