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Through the Years, Sept. 18
30 YEARS AGO: SHOWED WELL — Jim Hinson, 15, above, and Tyler Hinson II, below, showed well enough in the Missouri State Fair Santa Gertrudis FFA divisions to win recognition. The more senior of the pair received a grand champion award for his bull.
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Cruisers award scholarships
Cassville Cruisers Representative Patti Daniels, left, recently awarded two $300 scholarships to students attending the Scott Regional Technology Center in Monett. Receiving a scholarship is Jacey Lee, a 2024 graduate of Aurora High School and Scott Technology Cente.
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50th anniversary on Saturday
Dennis and Charli Jo Ledgerwood, of Cassville, will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 21.
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Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Sept. 18
Barnaby’s date of birth is Dec. 22, 2021, and he’s a blue Bluetick Coonhound/ Mixed Breed. Barnaby is a sweet boy who can be a little shy at first. However, when he opens up, he is energetic, playful and happy to be with his people as much as he can!
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Through the Years, Sept. 11
30 YEARS AGO: ONCE IT’S IN THEIR BLOOD — Natives of Cassville were included in the numbers at Roaring River State Park that helped push the popular attraction toward new records over the Labor Day weekend. In this photo, Jill and Brian Hunt and sons Nick and Caleb, get ready for an expected cool evening in the Dry Hollow area camp ground on Sunday evening.
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Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week
Starsky and his buddy, Hutch, were found tied to the Haven sign at the end of the road with an electrical cord. These two sweet and friendly dogs deserve much better! Starsky is a brown colored Dachshund mix and is a small dog weighing 17 pounds. Date of birth is Feb. 24, 2020.
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Through the Years, Sept. 4
40 YEARS AGO: NEW SURFACE FOR TRACK — Application of a cinder material on the CHS athletic field is underway under a joint school district and alumni project. Volunteers are pictured here in the first of a work project to spread the material. Superintendent Dan Bailey for the district and Jim Lassiter for the alumni group, are coordinating the effort.
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Truck & Tractor Pull benefits Shrine
For the fifth consecutive year, the Stumpff Family Event Center has donated 10% of the gate proceeds from the Barry County Truck & Tractor Pull to the Shell Knob Shrine. All funds donated go to the children’s burn center and patient travel expenses. Organizers Donnie and Teresa Stumpff thank the event’s attendees, participants and sponsors.
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Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Sept. 4
Black Jack is ready for fun and games. He was found as a stray. His estimated birth date is July 15, 2023. He is a shepherd mix breed. He is super friendly and loves people. Adopters can complete an adoption application at www. havenoftheozarks.org/ adopt. No appointment is needed for adopters. The Haven is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week.
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