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Aaqua is a beautiful and calm 5-year-old retriever mix. She is very mellow. She loves being around people and cuddling.

1983 opening day of Roaring River State Park getting underway Tuesday March 1, 1983. The Robert Alyward, chairman of the Missouri Conservation Commission gives the opening signal with the opening gun. Democrat file photo

Feb. 28, 1973 — AF WINGS - Air National Guard Second Lieutenant Hubert R.

The halls of Cassville elementary school resembled a page out of Little House on the Prairie this week in 1993, as fourth graders honored author Laura Ingalls Wilder by dressing like characters in her books. Winners of the Laura and Almanzo Wilder coxtume contest are pictured above. In the front row, from left to right, are: Rocky stone, Brandy Retzalk, Amanda Reed, Timmy Artherton, Lance Sith, Casey Chasteen, Rachel Kuklaw and Justin Holman. Fourth grade teachers Martha DeGraffenreid, Dana Switzner and Kim Keeling are pictured in the back row. Wilma Swofford, Cassville’s other fourth grade teacher, was absent from the photo.

This handsome and friendly soul is named Draco Malfoy. He is a happy-go-lucky-guy that would love a forever home. He is about 7-1/2 years old and been at the shelter for over 2 years. This joyful dog would make a great companion for anyone who is looking for a dog that loves to play and loves attention. He can get jealous for attention when other dogs are around. He would do well playing with other dogs but his home will ideally be just for him. He should not be around cats but does great with children. The Haven is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day, or people may call 417-835-3647. Contributed photo

Southwest High School observed National FHA/HERO Week Feb. 6-12, 1983. Planning activities focused on the theme “Future Homemakers of America—An Investment in Youth!” are, left to right: Lori Schooley, Robbie Hendrix, Kim Williams, Bobbie Bruton, Janet Wilbanks, Leta Morgan and Angie Cargile. The Southwest chapter had 93 members and their projects involved family, community and careers in the homemaking area. Fields file photo

Coronation ceremonies for Miss Tip-Off at Cassville high school in 1973 presented this court of the honoree and her escorts. Around Miss Tip-Off and attendants from the left, are: Tom Moss, Eugene Chapin, Pat Leeper, Tony Leach, Mike Pennel, Mike Carman, Larry Hawkins, Don Cowherd, Dennis Ledgerwood, Mike Finn, Kirby Edmondson, Terry Duncan and Miss Patty Peterson, an MU freshman who was Miss Tip-Off last year. The inner group includes: Cheryl Beeson, fourth attendant; Michelle McFerrin, second attendant, and Judy Hood, third attendant. Fields file photo

Jan. 31, 1973 • Work started on a four classroom addition to the Southwest of Washburn elementary unit and a cafeteria expansion, according to Superintendent Hubert Barton.

Meet Brodi, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

Jan. 24, 1973 War Ending, Former President Is Dead: News in this week saw two of the biggest stories of recent months, in the announced cease fire Vietnam and the death of former president Lyndon Johnson.