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December 2024

Trout Tales, Dec. 18

By my estimation, there’s only one time a year parents allow their kids to just run all willy-nilly through the street — and you’re looking at it! The Wheaton parade is a big draw for kiddos, especially because of the International Attractions guy in the Slingshot flinging bouncy balls and stuffed animals up and down Main Street.
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Christmas coming for 315 children

On Christmas morning, the smiles of 315 Barry County children stand to be a bit brighter, all thanks to local businesses, individuals and volunteers who support Share Your Christmas. A service of the Ozark Area Community Action Corporation’s (OACAC) Barry County Neighborhood Center, Share Your Christmas provides gifts directly to families in need, for a variety of reasons, that may not have a gift budget otherwise.
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Roger Dale Pruett

Roger Dale Pruett, 63, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in his home. He was born March 31, 1961, in Rolla, Mo.; the first child of Jack and Joyce Pruett.
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Mary Anna Sprinkle

Mary Anna Sprinkle was born on December 23, 1971, in Bakersfield California. She died on December 15th, 2024. She is survived by her husband Chad and two children Dean and Maggie and 4 granddaughters Nova Scarlett Natalie lliza. Mary was a very kind and loving woman who could bring a smile to anyone's face. She loved crafting flower arranging gardening and talking with people at the farmers market. May She rest in peace.
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Through the Years, Dec. 18

40 YEARS AGO: CHRISTMAS, AN IMPORTANT PHASE — Started in early October, the Little Joe Transplant Fund in Cassville is nearing the halfway point as funds bump the $175,000 figure. Goal of the effort for a heart-lung transplant for six-year-old Joe Starchman is $350,000.
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’Twas on the press before Christmas

’ Twas 7 days before Christmas, and at The Cassville Democrat, Busy hands were a’typing requests for iPhones and snacks. Each year we ask second- graders their wishes from Santa, And while most requests are common, some make us say, my lanta! There are more than 250 printed for Kringle this year, And we hope they bring parents and and the jolly ole elf cheer.
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