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Exeter PTO Carnival a hit
Mallorie Brooks, 5, of Washburn, received unicorn-themed face paint from Alshia Newton, of Exeter, during the Exeter PTO Carnival on Saturday. The event featured numerous games and giveaways throughout the multi-purpose room and hallways. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville- democrat.com
Local businesses in the Halloween spirit
Many local businesses’ employees took advantage of Halloween to wear something different to their places of work. Below are photos of businesses who submitted photos of their employees on Oct.
Something’s afoot
Is there a Bigfoot lurking in the Mark Twain National Forest in Barry County? Rick Dyer, master tracker and longtime Bigfoot hunter, insists there is, and he intends to find it. Dyer and Jeremy Ware, fellow master tracker, are started working last week with a film production company to produce a documentary for the Discovery Channel, a fivepart series filmed primarily in Butler Hollow near Seligman and the forest.
Surrounded by service
Elliot’s upbringing spurs nearly 20 years in Marine Corps, Army Surrounded by so many family and friends who were veterans, Benji Elliot, of Shell Knob, knew early on he wanted to be involved in the military. Elliot was not even out of high school when he put his name on the line for his country, enlisting in 1997, his junior year at Cassville High School, and training monthly in Springfield.
New heating units at County Courthouse
The historic Barry County Courthouse has been updated over the last three weeks, with about 50 new geothermal units being installed at the building. Steve Blankenship, Barry County presiding commissioner, said bids were put out for the project last summer, and the total cost is about $300,000.
Tumble on by SKITS’ fall play
The Shell Knob in The Spotlight (SKITS) community theater actors group are working arduously putting the finishing touches on their respective roles for the comedy “Trouble-In-Tumbleweed.” The play will be on stage Nov. 17-19 at the Central Community United Methodist Church in Shell Knob.
Renick celebrates a century
Former Shell Knob resident Freda Renick, of Lee's Summit, turned 100 years old on Nov. 4.
News briefs, Nov. 8
Cassville High School will host its 35th annual Veterans Day assembly on Friday at 9 a.m. in the high school gymnasium.
The Show celebrates tricenary
In full regalia, Blake Whitley danced as he sang “King Tut” during Thursday’s performance of The Show, which celebrated its 30th rendition this year.
Charges for controlled meth buy
A Missouri State Highway Patrol controlled drug buy in March has resulted in the arrest of a Mt. Vernon woman for first-degree drug trafficking.
