Mark Whittemire, center, was surprised with a $5,000 vacation voucher from Rudy Schultz, left, honoring his 48 years of work at Westco Home Furnishings in Cassville. Whittemire was joined by his wife, Chris Whittemire, right, at his retirement party on Thursday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Mark Whittemire, center in blue, was celebrated with a retirement party on Thursday after 48 years employed at the Westco Home Furnishings store in Cassville. Joining Whittemire were, front row, from left: Connie Phillips, Hannah Schultz, Chris Whittemire and Starla Martin. Back row: Ryan Hunt, Rudy Schultz, Mark Whittemire, Craig Bell and Shawna Channel. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
