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Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, April 17
Who needs some Gin? Gin’s estimated date of birth is May 15, 2022, and she’s a black and brown Rottweiler. Gin and Tonic are sisters who were found and brought to us as strays. Tonic has found her home, but Gin is still looking for her people. Gin can be timid at first, but she warms up to new people within a couple of days, and when she sees somebody she knows approaching, she wags her whole entire butt.
Winner announced!
The Cassville High School Wildcat Jazz put on the 4th Annual Bikes, Blues, & BBQ fundraiser on April 5 out in front of the high school. This was just the second year the event featured the “bikes” element added in. The band held a vote to award a People’s Choice Award for the crowd’s favorite motorcycle, and the winner was Derek Cornelius, of Cassville, with his 2009 Harley Heritage Classic. Cornelius, right, won a free table at the 2025 Jazz Night in February 2025 ($100 value) and a small cash prize, presented by Band Booster President Kim Garner.
Through the years, April 10
40 YEARS AGO: COFFERDAM AT CREEK BRIDGE PROJECT — Workmen (at right) install the first part of a cofferdam at the Flat Creek bridge replacement on Sales Barn Road in Cassville. The area in which concrete is to be poured has now been completely circled and pumping has started.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, April 10
Weekends are made for Michelob. Well, every day is made for this Michelob! Michelob is a gorgeous brown and white mixed breed dog. He was abandoned on a dirt road with two other dogs. He was very scared when he arrived at the shelter, but he has warmed up to humans and wants to find a family he can call his own. His estimated date of birth is Aug. 8, 2022.
Through the Years, April 3
40 YEARS AGO: FIXING WATER LEAKS — It’s a messy job, but someone has to do it, and Cassville public works people are getting good at the process of fixing water leaks in town. Cut-over of new water towers and added pressure on some weak or old water lines, have combined to produce a number of loss water situations for city government. Tuesday morning was no exception, as James Henry and Jeff Stockton were at the east edge of Cassville just off Highway 248 fixing a leak that was obviously spewing a lot of water.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, April 2
Thelma is a brown and white mixed breed/hound dog. Her date of birth is July 15m 2022. Thelma tends to be on the shy, cautious side so far at the shelter but warms up to people quickly.
Through the Years, March 27
40 YEARS AGO: AMPLE WATER PROVIDES FALL--Spring moisture in the area makes every runnable stream flowing at near full tilt these days. One example is a 90-foot waterfall from atop the spring bluff at Roaring River State Park. This photo Monday shows a healthy stream of water cascading past well worn rock bluffs. Merle Rogers, park naturalist, said the stream is flowing about 35 million gallons of water daily. Average for the spring is 22 million. Contributing to the water situation is the 7.07 inches of rainfall and snow moisture measured in March. Thus far in April, readings Monday were 1.11, says Mary Ann Thomas of the U.S. Forest Service. For the year rainfall stands at 12.55 inches. This March was the wettest since the 7.48 inches recorded in 1978.
Cassville senior honored in 2024 Missouri Scholars 100 Program
Cassville senior Emerson Grossman has been selected for ''Honorable Mention'' in the prestigious 2024 Missouri Scholars 100 program. This statewide initiative recognizes outstanding academic achievement, honoring Missouri's top 100 graduating students.
Stumpff a finalist in auctioneer contest
Donnie Stumpff, owner of Stumpff’s Realty and Auction Service, of Cassville, was a finalist at the Oklahoma State Auctioneers Association Pro Bid Calling Competition, placing him in the top five finishers.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, March 27
Please come meet this good boy who just needs a loving home with a fenced in yard. This senior guy has been at the shelter for over 288 days and deserves a home.
