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Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Nov. 6

Meet Boo Boo! She’s crate trained, housetrained and loves people of all ages. She’s good with other dogs and has already been a fun playmate for several other Haven dogs. She’s been good with cats in the shelter environment. Boo Boo would likely fit in well almost anywhere, although an active home would be her favorite. Her age is a little over a year and her weight is 47 pounds.
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Through the Years, Nov. 6

30 YEARS AGO: COURTHOUSE ELEVATOR OPENING — Steve Holloway of Cassville, an employee of Branco Co. of Neosho and courthouse custodian Charley Baker stand in the basement area and show the depth of an elevator opening cut in the first story floor.
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Through the Years, Oct. 30

40 YEARS AGO: HALLOWEEN OBSERVERS AND FRIENDS--A couple of Rotary Club Halloween street party observers probably didn’t know who they were visiting with... and we won’t tell. Chip Lawson and Les Charles, were confronted by this costumed pair last Wednesday night in Cassville.
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Waltrip named ‘Young Title Person of the Year’

Barry County Abstract and Title attended the Missouri Land Title Association annual convention at The Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis Sept. 12 -14. At the event, employee Miranda Waltrip was one of two recipients of the “MLTA Young Title Person of the Year” award. This prestigious award given by MLTA means she will serve on the Committee for the next couple years in the recruitment of young people to make a career in the title industry, and to aid in education of the general public as to the title industry. She will also be involved in the process of selection of the award winner in the future. “We at Barry County Abstract and Title are very proud of her earning this award by the state association,” a press release said. Others in attendance at the convention were: Cheryl Williams, Kasey Hall and Carla Hall.
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Through the Years, Oct. 23

30 YEARS AGO: CHS PROGRESS REPORT — Construction continues on Cassville’s new $4 million plus high school. According to the last school board reports, the project is two months ahead of schedule. Completion date is still June 1, 1995. The majority of the exterior work on the building has been completed. Interior finishing work has begun, and three of four sections of the metal roof have been installed.
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Band wins big in Marionville

The Cassville High School Wildcat Pride Marching Band performed in Marionville in September, winning awards for Best Drum Major and First Place in the high school division. Pictured with the awards are drum majors, from left, Cole Cash, Gracie Gray and Monty Hang.
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Through the Years, Oct. 16

30 YEARS AGO: UP-UP BUT NOT AWAY — Operating from a tether line, Charles Venable, a native of Exeter, now in the glass business in Neosho, put on a show for Cassville elementary Monday. The balloon inflation and rides for some came a week late because of weather last week. Venable is shown here making adjustments to his flight equipment with help of Cassville R-4 staffers. The elementary student body is shown in the background. Below, Venable talks with Ron Cowan about the process of filling the balloon, with fan equipment which Cowan was watching as a crew helper.
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Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week

Glacier and her little ones are ready to be welcomed into their permanent homes! Glacier is a 1-year-old white Domestic Shorthair, known for her sweet demeanor. She has three white kittens and one orange and white kitten that are also in search of their forever homes. The kittens are two months old. Adopters can complete an application at www.havenoftheozarks. org/adopt.
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