Lifestyle
Through the Years, Dec. 6
Dec. 1, 1973 — OPENING SERVICES FOR LAKE METHODIST CHURCH Under construction since August, initial services in the Central Community United Methodist Church, Shell Knob-Viola, will be held this Sunday.
Through the Years, Nov. 22
Nov. 28, 1973 — FIVE INCHES OF RAIN SWELLS AREA STREAMS, LAKES Spring-like thunderstorms dumped inches, of rain on areas of Barry County in weekend and first of the week storms that swelled area streams and reservoirs.
Exeter youth places in 4-H competition
Raeleigh Brown, 9, of Exeter competed on Sept. 23 at the Missouri State 4-H public speaking competition in Columbia, where she placed second in the junior division (ages 8-10). Junior 4-H members write, prepare and present a 3-5 minute speech to a panel of judges. During the competition, Brown spoke about “No Horsin’ Around,” which explained her journey of learning about horses through her 4-H project. She is a member of the Exeter Trailblazers 4-H. Over the summer, Brown competed at county and regional competition where she placed first in the junior division public speaking at each respective competition. Contributed photo
Welcoming Three Rivers Hospice
Cassville is proud to introduce a new pillar of support in the community — Three Rivers Hospice. With a heartfelt commitment to enhancing the quality of life when facing a life-limiting illness, Three Rivers Hospice brings a unique blend of comprehensive services.
Through the years, Nov. 15
Nov. 20, 1973 — THREE-DAY DEER RESULT IN COUNTY SHOWS 192 BUCKS Deer hunters in Barry County were greeted with ideal weather and their game in ample numbers most reports.
Through the Years, Nov. 8
Nov. 13, 1973 — PILOT TRAINING Second Lieutenant Frank K.
Ag Education is ‘On The Move’ at Southwest
Elementary students to learn about farming, livestock, more Missouri Farmers Care Foundation’s Agriculture Education on the Move (AEOTM) is excited to announce a partnership this fall with the Southwest FFA Chapter to educate third grade students about agriculture. AEOTM, a program of the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation, is a proactive, educational effort in which passionate, trained educators spend time in the classroom helping elementary students build agricultural literacy.
Through the Years, Nov. 1
40 YEARS AGO: SPOOKS THAT WON PRIZES — Halloween produced these prize winners in costume judging. Rotary’s annual street party Monday night for in the front row are: India Brown, third, Andrew Bieder, second; and Wendy Mller, first. In youngest judging. Middle grouping found Eric Lassiter, third; Jeremy Marple, second and Dustin Hinton, first. In youth to adult judging had winners, back row, of Eldon Ridenour, third; Joe Simpson and Louise McCord, second and Greg Fields and Greg Cope, first. The local civic club also sponsored games with cash prizes and served traditional Halloween refreshments for those attending in charge of events were Dr. David Cupps and Dr. Dale Assing. Democrat file photo
Through the Years, Oct. 25
30 YEARS AGO: HALLOWEEN DISPLAY — Ghosts swing from the trees and a scarecrow sits sentinel in the yard at 1003 Townsend in Cassville. Gary and Sara Swearingen’s Halloween decorations cause many a driver to slow down as they pass by, especially when the Swearingen’s dog Radar is found napping in the scarecrow’s lap. Mr. Scarecrow is pictured above with three of his friends perched nearby. Clockwise, beginning at the left, are: Christopher Swearingen, the Swearingen’s 4 year old son; Justin Ramsey, 5, son of Roy and Vickie Ramsey of Exeter; and Mark Hitchcock, 4, son of Deanna Hitchcock of Cassville.
FFA Greenhands attend conference
The Cassville FFA Chapter had 32 Greenhands attend the Area 11 Greenhand conference at Crowder College in Neosho on Sept. 12. The attendees learned the importance of agriculture and FFA. They learned leadership opportunities, supervised agricultural experiences (SAE), and the FFA organization. A total of 528 Greenhands from around the area attended this conference to grow as ag students and to help the ag programs around Area 11 flourish. Freshmen Roper Taylor and Bradyn Alley both agreed they learned a lot about SAE’s. Roper also stated that he realized he already had multiple things that fit into the SAE part of FFA.
