50 years ago
Dec. 26, 1973
— CASSVILLE SCHOOL POLICY DEALING WITH SHORTAGES
The Cassville school administrators have set policies that might go into effect if shortages become evident this winter. Superintendent James Ford prepared the policy list for board of education approval recently. The following is that report: We have some strong indications that some shortages may occur before the end of the school year. These indications may be wrong, and everything will progress in a normal manner. In my opinion we could experience problems in four areas. These areas in order of prominence are: Gasoline, Heating Gas, Electricity, and Food. In dealing with these four areas independently, I would make the following recommendations: 1. Gasoline Shortage: In case we get a cut-back in fuel, I would suggest the following procedure: Curtail extra-curricular trips to involve only students directly participating in activity. Eliminate all “dog leg” turn-arounds of one-half mile or less. If situation becomes more severe, re-route buses directly to and from given points with central pick. up points. As of November 26 speed maximum will be 50 mph. 2. Heating Fuel: would suggest we start implementation early by lowering room temperature to 68 degrees in academic areas and 65 degrees in activity areas. Continue to operate as long as fuel is available. Consider closing school in cases of extreme cold with ice and snow a little earlier than we have in the past. In case of outage, shut down all systems except to prevent structural and mechanical damage. Be ready to adjust calendar to handle days out because of fuel shortage. Keep staff on hand to take measures to prevent damage of plant systems. In case of a prolonged out-age, load water system with anti-freeze substance to prevent damage. 3. Electrical Outage: Electricity is vital to our operation. Any prolonged shut down of electricity would force closing the 4. Food school. shortage: This affects only the lunch prob ram. Keep on hand. a short time supply Plan for students lunches to car from home.
— NEW CAMPING UNTIS IN PYBURN
Roaring River State Park is slated for addition of 30 camping units in an area up Pyburn Hollow in the park, according to Superintendent James Woods, The pro- gram has been approved by the state park board for this coming year, using federal matching funds. No cost estimate on the program is available at this time.
40 years ago
Dec. 28, 1983
— NEW BUILDING AT MARINE REPAIR
Marine Repair, owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Vance and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Stringer at Hilltop, has completed construction of a new 40×50 building on a three acre location recently purchased. Marine Repair has moved to the new location and will begin operations there after the first of the year. Vance said plans were also being made for a dry boat storage facility at the site.
— TACKLE SHOP EXPANDING
Kings Harbor Tackle Shop owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lambert, in conjunction with their Shell Knob resort, is being expanded. The Lamberts will use the expanded facility to better serve their customers.
— AREA IS BEHIND IN MOISTURE FALL
December moisture in the Cassville area measured at 1.36 inch at the U.S. Forest Service, Cassville ranger district, according to Mary Ann Thomas, observer. The month’s recording brings to a total of 37.81 inches thus far in the year. Ms. Thomas said the area was running about three inches below the 40 inch normal recordings. Shortages were recorded mostly during the drouth of summer and early fall months. Last year, the local station of Mark Twain National Forest recorded 49.38 inches of rain, in what was classed as an above average year. The 1980 recording at the office was 27.63 for 12 months.
— FRENCH STUDY
Brian Zuercher, son of Allen Zuercher of Cassville, is one of 36 students from St. Cloud State University, Minn., headed for Nevers, France, after the first of the year. He will study in a SCSU center there. The student is a junior majoring. in international relations. Students will live with local families in the city of 50,000, 150 miles south of Paris. The program is open to students with one or two years of language preparation.
30 years ago
Dec. 15, 1993
— BALD EAGLES ARE BACK
American bald Eagles have obviously returned to this area for the winter months. Naturalist Merle Rogers at Roaring River State Park said 30 of the majestic birds were sighted flying over or in the park this week. There have also been sighted throughout the Washburn prairie, Flat Creek and Table Rock Lake areas.
— BIVENS NAMED ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLAR
Bivens Named MU Achievement Scholar Missouri University has announced Nathan Bivens, a 1989 graduate of Cassville high school, has been selected to participate in the McNair Achievement Program, an elite group of students who conduct research and pursue scholarly activities with MU faculty members. Interns receive a stipend of $1,800. Missouri is one of the original 14 universities selected to develop the post baccalaureate achievement program established by the U.S. Department of Education. The program is named for astronaut and Challenger crew member Ronald E. McNair, and was started to encourage college students to enroll in graduate studies. Bivens is a senior majoring in biology at Columbia. He is planning entering graduate school and would like a career in academic research. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. James Bivens of Cassville.
— $1.5 MILLION IN BONDS
Barry Countians bought $1.5 million in U.S. Savings Bonds this year according to the U. S. Treasury Department. In the state, $483 million in bonds were sold with the U. S, total at $17.2 billion.
