Exeter homecoming royalty crowned
Exeter High School celebrated Homecoming on Jan. 31 with the theme “Hollywood Homecoming.”
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27 medals won at FBLA conference
Cassville High School’s FBLA recently competed at its District Leadership Conference in Monett. As a chapter, members brought home 27 medals, including 3 district championships. Cassville advanced to the State Leadership Conference in 11 events. While at the conference, Will Finch was elected to serve as the VP of Membership for District 5 FBLA. Winners included: Bodee Rose, 1st place in Advertising; Bradyn Alley, 1st place in Computer Problem Solving; Elizabeth Butler, Lorelei Vanderhoef, Angela Byerly, 1st place in Hospitality & Event Management; Luke McNeill, 2nd place in Intro to Parliamentary Procedure; Makaiden Bolles, Elizabeth Butler, Angela Byerly, 2nd place in Entrepreneurship; Caitlyn Bonass, 2nd place in Job Interview; Kierstan Fare, Julie Gregory, Nevaeh Johnson, 2nd place in Marketing; Elly Ramaeker, Blakeley Pryor, Kailyn Speer, 2nd place in Website Design; Kaiden Shellenberger, 3rd place in Supply Chain Management; Kailyn Speer, 4th place in Intro to Financial Math; and Stratten Hendrix, 5th place in Insurance & Risk Management. Other medalists include: Caitlyn Bonass, 3rd place in Impromptu Speaking; Makaiden Bolles, Bradyn Alley, Keely Bailey, 4th place in Sales Presentation; Elly Ramaeker, Bradyn Alley, Gracie Maher, 4th place in Social Media Strategies; and Lauren Sparkman, Julie Gregory, Chloe Ledgerwood, 5th place in Graphic Design. Contributed photo
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Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Feb. 19
This adorable pup is Bowman. He is a black and brown colored shepherd mix pup. His Date of birth is Dec.
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Chamber welcomes Elevation Athletic Performance
The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Elevation Athletic Performance, located at 294 Hwy. 76 in Cassville, with a ribbon cutting. EAP specializes in helping individuals achieve their health and fitness goals, whether they are beginners just starting their journey or experienced athletes looking to enhance their performance. Their expert team is dedicated to providing personalized training, guidance, and support to help clients succeed.
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Through the Years, Feb. 19
40 YEARS AGO: TUESDAY MORNING ICING — Traffic moved slowly on area highways Tuesday morning with a light covering of ice on roads during the early morning. Rising temperatures in the late morning erased any freezing falling weather and eliminated freezing above ground as rain continued to fall.
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Purdy celebrates Homecoming victory, crowning of royalty
Purdy High School celebrated Homecoming on Feb. 4, earning a 53-49 victory over Southwest. This year’s Homecoming Court featured the following representatives from each class: seniors Marlene Villa and Jackson Hillburn; juniors Lauren Brooks and Aldo Perez; sophomores Lizett Aldava and Jayden Griffis; and freshmen Kenzi Postlewait and Charles Barnes. Crown Bearers for the evening were Emmett Burnside and Kodi Postlewait.
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Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Feb. 12
Meet Thurston! He is a medium sized Shepherd mixed breed. His date of birth is July 6, 2024. He weighs 50 pounds and gets along with other dogs but should probably be fed separately since he hasn’t been accustomed to being fed on a regular basis. He loves people and seems to be eager to please.
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Through the Years, Feb. 12
40 YEARS AGO: DEVIL’S KITCHEN COLLAPSE----A familiar landmark on a walking trail in Roaring River State Park, Devil’s Kitchen has fallen to the elements. Sliding rocks on the formation have virtually closed the passage through the area. The happening was discovered Saturday by Merle Rogers, park naturalist, on a hike with Cub Scouts.
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Thang wins Purdy Spelling Bee
On Jan. 28, Purdy Elementary held its annual Spelling Bee. The winner was Solomon Thang, a fifth-grader from Abigail Buntin’s class. The runner-up was Kiya Lee’Jace Atkins. The other participants were: Bildad Chan, Thayer Friely, Mark Jenkins, Win Htet, Kaden Rosewicz, Violet Adams, and Thierry Thigpen. The Spell Master was Susan Funkhouser.
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Through the Years, Feb. 5
40 YEARS AGO: VISITORS COME ASHORE FOR LUNCH — Grazing on a campground area near Eagle Rock Landing, these Canadian geese have been attracting considerable attention the last few weeks. Their trips from the water to the land area result in grazing over grass areas and paying little attention to spectators who drive through the area. They probably feel secure, as the fellow at upper left, was constantly eyeing their observers this particular day.
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