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Pet of the Week
Meet Sparky, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Sparky is a very loving and loyal boy. He does great with kids, other dogs and cats. He is housebroken, crate trained, up to date on his vaccinations, neutered and microchipped. He’s a gentle giant at 97 pounds and is estimated to be about 8 years old. For more information, call 417-835- 3647 or meet him at the Haven, open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day of the week. Contributed photo
Chuck Terrill: Drawing the line
Just like you, I am patriotic, through and through. I gladly stand and repeat “The Pledge of Allegiance.” I place my right hand over my heart and say, “one nation under God with liberty, and justice for all.” There is no comma, no pause, after the word “God.”
Through the years, July 13
This file photo was taken in July 1992. A Friday night program held at the Cassville School was billed as “A Hairy Leg Contest.” You might not recognize the contestants who were shown in the above picture in full costume. These “cuties” shown in the front row, from left, were: Pete Landstad and Jon Horner. Back row: Les Chapman; Michael LeCompte; Nolan McNeill and Jerry Marple. Horner, chairman of the event, was judged first, Chapman, second, and Landstad, third.
Through the years, July 7
50 years ago July 12, 1972 Mr. and Mrs.
Through the years, June 28
50 years ago July 5, 1972 Cassville Football Coach Ron Cole is planning a pre-season football camp for this year’s Wildcats to be held during the next two weeks. Assisting him will be coaches Danny Lynch, Charles Pitts and Heno Head.
Chuck Terrill: Meditating on autonomy
Independence Day is just around the corner. It has caused me to meditate on the word "autonomous." Autonomous vehicles, once only fiction, now are a reality.
Pet of the Week
Meet Binnie Taylor, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Binnie had a terrible start in life, but that just means he’ll appreciate it even more when he finds the perfect family to love him. He’s a bit timid and needs someone to help him build his confidence, but he’s doing better all the time. He never had any accidents while in his foster home. Binnie is good in a crate, loves toys and gets along with both cats and other dogs. He gets a daily supplement for hip dysplasia and would really benefit from an indoor home with a comfy bed. His estimated date of birth is June 12, 2021. For more information, call 417-835-3647 or meet him at the Haven, open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day of the week. Contributed photo
May food service report released
The Health Department divides food service code violations into two categories; Priority and Core items. Priority items are more likely than other violations to contribute to food contamination, or illness and/or injury.
Through the years
50 years ago June 28, 1972 After a wide search effort to locate Christine Seal, who went missing on June 19, has been unsuccessful, according to law enforcement, who say there is no hard evidence for them to work with. A reward has been started in an effort to assist in finding her.
Pet of the Week
Meet Danery, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Danery is active, friendly, good with kids, walks on a leash, has done well in a crate at offsite events, and gets along well with other dogs. She has had a couple bad experiences with people, but she doesn’t hold that against anyone. Her estimated date of birth is Aug. 21, 2021, and she weighs 37lbs. For more information, call 417-835-3647 or meet him at the Haven, open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day of the week. Contributed photo
