Lifestyle
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, June 4
Meet Selma! She is an adorable Blue Heeler mixed breed. Her date of birth is July 3, 2023. She is a petite girl, weighing only 32 pounds.
Through the Years, June 4
40 YEARS AGO: PARK’S KID’S DAY TOPPED ALL — Roaring River State Park topped all state facilities Saturday in attendance at Kid’s Day, when youngsters and under could fish free. Skip Doak, assistant superintendent at the park hatchery said 283 took it. It was the second largest turnout at Roaring River since the program started in 1981.
Exeter celebrates third decade of Arbor Day
The City of Exeter celebrated Arbor Day for the 30th year on April 12 in the Exeter City Park. In attendance this year was Sheila Raney, Tree Board President; Ashley Lowe, Tree Board Vice President; Susie Sorenson, Tree board member; and Jon Skinner, municipal forester with the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Purdy FFA members get state recognition
Purdy FFA members Will Henderson, Rosa Schad, Marlene Villa, Carter Keeling, and Brooklyn Bunch earned their State FFA Degree, one of the highest honors the Missouri FFA Association bestows on its members.
Through The Years, May 28
30 YEARS AGO: BETTER THAN EXPECTED CROP — Although few and far between, Barry County strawberries, when you can find them, are of top quality, despite all the moisture this spring. One of the continued producing families, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Nickle are shown here providing berries to a willing customer. Picking was expected to continue into this week, hopefully with some sunshine to provide a better level of sweetness to the berries.
Former Cassville Democrat publisher launches first-of-its-kind forecasting model
A former publisher of the Cassville Democrat has launched a first-ofits- kind decision support tool designed to help individuals and organizations make smarter, better-informed choices.
Southwest FFA soils team takes 2nd in nation
The Southwest FFA soils team competed May 1 in Oklahoma City, representing the state of Missouri in the annual National Land Contest. More than 700 students representing their states competed.
Burnside piano students complete recital
Students of Ruth Burnside, of Purdy, recently held their “Piano Spring Fling Thing Recital” on April 13 at Countryside Christian Church in Monett.
Soroptimist Club donates $5K to 9 recipients
The Soroptimist Club of Barry County has awarded $5,000 in grant money through their annual Dreams in Action grant program.
Conservation employee named Friend of Education
During the Cassville Community Teachers (CCTA) Celebration, Cassville schools presented the Friend of Education Award to Jordan Poe of the Missouri Department of Conservation.
