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Through the Years, April 22
30 YEARS AGO — HERE'S PIE IN YOUR EYE — Cassville fifth graders celebrated the end of a grueling Missouri Master Achievement Test week on Friday, April 19 by throwing pies. Happy youngsters looked on and cheered as several lucky students got to throw pies at their teachers. In the photo above, fifth grader Alyssa Gummert is shown giving Elementary Principal, Martha Dunnam, a pie in the face.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, April 22
Meet Tizzy. This pretty shepherd/Carolina dog weighs 70 pounds. Her est date of birth is Nov. 13, 2022. Tizzy is good with dogs and seems to be more submissive while playing. When playing with other dogs Tizzy is very high energy, and she starts off every play session with a play bow. Tizzy also loves her human interactions and gets exceptionally happy just going for a walk. If your looking for a dog that will love you and your current fur baby; this could be the one for you.
Arvest Bank’s Million Meals Campaign Returns for 16th Year
Arvest Bank has officially launched the 16th year of its annual Million Meals campaign, a two-month effort to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas.
Through the Years, April 15
50 YEARS AGO: RAINS FLUSH CREEK, CAUSE CAVE-IN — Much welcome rains, measuring up to six inches in some areas, produced many a smile in the county since it began last Friday.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, April 15
Thayer is an American Staffordshire Mixed Breed. His date of birth is Sept. 1, 2025. Thayer and his siblings were abandoned but they deserve to find loving homes.
11th Annual Home Run Against Hunger underway
The number of Missourians facing hunger would fit into Busch Stadium more than 20 times over.
Seniors cast lines at ‘First Hole’
About 15 residents of Aspire Senior Living Roaring River, in Cassville, were treated to an outing to Roaring River State Park on March 31, where they enjoyed fishing and a picnic lunch. According to Aspire activities director, Lindsay Harris, they were accompanied to the park by six employees of the residential care facility.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, April 8
Ruger is such a good boy! He is a Hound mixed breed born March 30, 2022. He is good with dogs, cats and kids. He also knows basic training commands. Adopters can complete an application at www.havenoftheozarks.org/adopt. No appointment is needed. The Haven is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. All Haven of the Ozarks pets are fixed, up to date on their vaccinations, and microchipped. For more information, people may email [email protected], or call at 417-835-3647. Contributed photo
Through the Years, April 8
40 YEARS AGO: CURRY FAMILY POSTMASTERS — Willis Curry's retirement at the end of the month as postmaster at Eagle Rock ends a family era. His mother, Jean, served 45 years and six months in the post.
His House Foundation receives Strengthening Our Network Grant
His House Foundation, located in Shell Knob, recently received a Strengthening Our Network Grant thanks to Ozarks Food Harvest’s $1 million investment in agency infrastructure in southwest Missouri.
