Community
Through the Years, Oct. 28
30 YEARS AGO: CONSTRUCTION PROJECT UNDERWAY AT ROARING RIVER STATE PARK — Construction on the $4 million-plus lodge complex is running right on schedule. The 47,000-square-foot facility, which will contain a retail store, 26 guest rooms, a restaurant and administrative offices, is the largest construction project in Missouri state park history.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Oct. 28
Hi, I’m Fiona — a spunky 5-month-old tortoiseshell kitten ready to explore the world! With my adventurous spirit and clever mind, I’m always ready for the next big adventure (even if it’s just pouncing on a toy).
Monett Stake hosts annual conference
On Sept. 26-27 the Monett Missouri Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints enjoyed an international spiritual feast from Elder Yoon Hwan Choi and Elder Clement M.…
Pick a bag of weeds — get hot dog and drink!
The Barry County Community Garden invites the community to lend a hand and enjoy a free lunch during its fall cleanup event. “Volunteers of all ages are welcome,” a press…
Through the Years, Oct. 21
30 YEARS AGO: SWEET VICTORY — Wheaton high school senior Amie Tichenor, the Lady Bulldogs shortstop, is pictured above accepting the Class A state softball championship trophy in an emotional moment.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Oct. 21
Hi, I’m Ruby — formerly known as Judd — a 3-year-old Great Pyrenees and Bluetick Coonhound mix with a striking white and tan coat! I’m already spayed and ready to join a family, and I get along wonderfully with dogs, kids, and cats.
Through the Years, Oct. 14
50 YEARS AGO: LAKE AREA AFTER LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT — Pictured above right is the Datascope, Monitor-Defibrillator, which the Shell Knob-Viola communities hope to add to an ambulance serving that area.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Oct. 14
Gigi is the absolute sweetest girl! She is already a staff favorite. Gigi is an Australian Shepherd/Mixed breed.
Horner, Hays to sign ‘The Bouvier Blunder’
Local authors Jon Horner and Kerry Hays will sign and sell copies of "The Bouvier Blunder" beginning at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10, at Morgan's Hollow in Monett.
Through the Years, Oct. 7
30 YEARS AGO: RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY HELD AT SBCH — South Barry County Hospital held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Wednesday to mark the grand opening of their newly completed expansion project.
