Community
Through the Years, Nov. 5
50 YEARS AGO: LOST ITEMS NO PROBLEM — Items such as much needed eye glasses dropped in Table Rock Lake are no problem, providing you have the skill and all else required to be a SCUBA diver. A Cassville resident found this out recently when his glasses slipped from his pocket at Big M Boat Dock and went to the bottom.
Exeter students dig in at Barry County Community Garden
The Barry County Community Garden had some special visitors recently when students from the Exeter school district rolled up their sleeves and pitched in.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Nov. 5
Senior Dog Spotlight! Ward is a brindle Shepherd born about May 5, 2016. Ward has spent 9 years in the shelter and he truly deserves a loving home before winter arrives. He is a happy go lucky boy who is accustomed to leash walks and is crate trained. He does okay with other dogs, preferably older and larger in size. No cats preferably. He doesn’t like sharing food so would need to be fed separately. Ward knows commands, “sit,” “up,” and “shake.” There is nothing this boy won’t do for a treat. His ideal family will be gentle with him. He spent time in a foster home and does well with kids of all ages. Senior pet adoption rates are $25. 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.
Annual Craft Fair held at Senior
Personnel and members of the Board of Directors from ACCESS Family Care served free lunches of hot dogs, chips and water during the Annual Fall Craft Fair at the Cassville Senior Center on Oct. 25.
Through the Years, Oct. 29
30 YEARS AGO: POWERFUL PARADE — Row upon row of red-shirted Cassville elementary students paraded down Main Street and around the downtown square last week, chanting, “No to drugs, yes to life.”
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Oct. 29
Meet June! June is a senior dog looking for a loving home with a comfy couch. Her date of birth is Jan. 16, 2016. She is a brindle boxer mix. At her recent foster home, June was described as the “laziest dog ever.” She loves to lay on the couch while holding a toy in her mouth but also does like outside play time. She is good at entertaining herself. She likes other dogs but would prefer to be the queen as an only dog if possible She is good with kids. Haven of the Ozarks is celebrating 30 years of love, stories and second chances! All adoptions in October are $30. Can’t adopt? Donate $30 at www. havenoftheozarks.org/donate.
Through the Years, Oct. 22
51 YEARS AGO: ACTUAL FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING—Using an abandoned building in the Mano community, members of the Eagle Rock Fire Department were extinguishing a blaze when this picture was taken. At the business end of the hose is Cliff Mitchell, while other members watch the action. The training program, including lecture and hands-on fire fighting, was sponsored by the University of Missouri Extension Service and taught by members of the Springfield Fire Department. Departments from Cassville, Exeter, Seligman, Shell Knob and Purdy also participated. Democrat file photo
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Oct. 22
Meet beautiful Burrito! Burrito was found abandoned in the Cassville Walmart parking lot. So many people tried to help her, but she was still waiting for her person, who sadly never came back. Finally, one young lady offered her a burrito, and she got right in her car.
JAG learns trees at Community Garden
The Barry County Community Garden hosted 20 youth in the Cassville High School Jobs for America’s Graduates program. Master Gardener Skip Easter gave a demonstration on fall tree planting and an overview of what a forester does as a job.
Thompson to celebrate 90th birthday
Please join family and friends in celebrating Ruth Thompson’s 90th birthday on Sunday, from 1-3 p.m. at the Cassville Senior Center, located at 1111 Fair Street in Cassville.
