Purdy Cemetery Association hosting meeting
The Purdy Cemetery Association will host a meeting at 10 a.m. on May 20 at The Gathering Place, located at Highway C and Business 37 in Purdy. Regular business will be discussed. All interested individuals are invited and encouraged to attend.
Old Church Gallery Farmers’ Market open
The Old Church Gallery Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 8-11 a.m. The Market offers fresh produce, eggs, jellies, relishes, baked goods, cut flowers, handmade crafts and more. The selection varies every week, so come early for the best choice. Old Church Gallery is located on Farm Road 1240 in Shell Knob and can be reached at 417-858-2510.
Waste Management District meeting in Hollister
The Southwest Missouri Waste Management District N will hold its Annual Council Meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The monthly Executive Board Meeting will be immediately following the Council Meeting at approximately noon. Both meetings are open to the public and will be held at Hollister R-V School Administration Building in Hollister. For questions, people may contact the district office at 417-236-9012 or 417-342-6306.
Cassville water system report now available
The City of Cassville’s water quality report for the year 2022 is now available online at www.dnr.mo.gov/ ccr/mo5010144.pdf. The document, also called a Consumer Confidence Report, provides important information about the City’s efforts to provide safe drinking water. Residents can find detailed information about where their drinking water comes from as well as what trace elements (contaminants) have been detected. Residents can call City Hall at 417-847-4441 to obtain a printed copy of the report or to obtain more information on the municipal water system.
Softball game benefitting Wheaton boy
A benefit softball game will be held at the Wheaton ballfields on June 24 at noon. Funds raised will benefit Garrett Roller, 12, of Wheaton, who broke both bones in his leg in a UTV accident in October. Since having his cast off in November, Roller has experienced many complications, resulting in four major surgeries on his leg. He is currently receiving care at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City to treat a bone infection, correct the deformity and hopefully allow the bone to fuse together. Roller is an outdoor-lover, enjoying fishing, gardening and anything to do with farm animals. The cost to enter a team is $250, and there is a $10 cost per entry in the home run derby. The registration deadline is June 19, and people may register by calling the city of Wheaton at 417-652-3314. There will be plated of barbecue chicken and sides for $5 each. Anyone with questions or wanting more information may call Cody Stephens at 417-846-8159 or Clint Danforth at 417639-3145.
Inaugural Cars & Pizza May 27
The Inaugural Cars & Pizza Cruise-In will be held May 27 from 1-3 p.m. at the parking lot of Roaring River Health and Rehab, located at 812 Old Exeter Road in Cassville. Registration is free, and the event is free to the public. A $5 meal deal will be available, and donations are welcome. All donations will go toward helping Health and Rehab residents compete in the Golden Age games.
Road district sets meeting times
Flat Creek Special Road District will begin meeting on the third Wednesday of every month, beginning May 17 at 5 p.m. The meeting location is 10106 Farm Road 2160 at the Special Road District Barn. Thee meetings are open to the public.
OATS rides available in Barry County
OATS Transit offers regular transportation services for the rural general public of any age, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. Please call the local OATS Transit office at 417-887-9272 or 800-770-6287 to schedule a ride or find out about services in the Barry County area. People may also visit the OATS website at oatstransit.org to view local schedules under “Bus Schedules,” then click on the county of service. OATS offices will be closed, and regular routes will not be running on Feb. 20 for Presidents’ Day. Please keep this in mind as trips are scheduled near these holidays. OATS Transit is hiring drivers statewide to can continue serving riders. Openings are listed on the OATS website.
Seligman dances ongoing each Saturday
The Seligman Chamber of Commerce country dances at the Seligman Chamber Event Center are every Saturday from 7-10 p.m. No alcohol is allowed. Admission is $10 per person, and 18-and-under are free. There is a potluck, 50-50 drawing and door prizes. For more information, people may call 417-662-3612.
