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.
Pesticide Applicator Training on Thursday
A Pesticide Applicator Training will be held on Thursday at Cassville High School’s Agriculture Department. The training provides certification to obtain a Missouri Private Pesticide Applicators License for agricultural producers and will also count for recertification requirements by the state. The training will not certify for commercial applicator licenses. Participants must be 18 years or older. The training will last 2.5-3 hours. Preregistration is required, and people may call 417-847-3161 or register online. The Ag department is located directly behind the high school. Take Main/Highway Y on north side of Cassville to Partridge Street and turn right, then turn left at the first drive going behind the High School. A light meal is being provided, compliments of Cassville Ag Department. For online Zoom training events, or to find other in-person training events across the state, go to muext.us/PPAT.
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.
