October 2022

Double the cooks!

The annual Chili and Salsa Cook-Off in Cassville is set for this weekend, and with about twice as many participants as last year. Morgan Williamson, director of the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce said 15 people have signed up for the chili competition, and seven will put their salsas to the test in the “Grease”themed event.
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‘FutBrawl’ lives up to name

It’s one of the most widespread superstitions in soccer — a 2-goal lead is the worst lead to have. The Cassville boys soccer team (9-9-1 as of Friday) took a 2-0 lead into halftime against Monett Thursday in front of a record crowd, but ultimately allowed the Cubs to tie, and Monett’s goalkeeper saved a shot to hand the Wildcats a 3-2 loss on penalty kicks.
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Back to back!

The Cassville eighth-grade volleyball team earned first place in the Big 8 Conference Tournament on Oct. 8 at the Nevada School District, a backto- back feat for the high schoolbound athletes.
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A super competition

It all started a year ago. After a friendly social media post wager between Monett Superintendent Mark Drake and Cassville Superintendent Merlyn Johnson based on the outcome of the Barry county Brawl football game, Drake raised the stakes.
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Through the Years, Oct. 19

Carol Duncan, 7, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Duncan of Crystal View, wsa all ready for Halloween with a set of jack-o-lanterns that had been planted in July, including an 86-pounder pictured at right. While the pumpkins were impressive, the growers said they were planted specifically for jack-o-lanterns and would not make good pies.
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