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Purdy amending 3 ordinances
Purdy city officials are rethinking a number of ordinances that will suit the community better. First, local leaders are taking a close look at its livestock ordinance, which currently allows cattle operations only on property that was used for livestock before the city passed its current ordinance.
Historical education meeting set for Friday
A presentation about “Keetsville to Washburn and Roller Ridge to Seligman” and the “Heart of the Burn Zone” will be given on Friday at the Southwest High School cafeteria. Glenn Erwin, of the Washburn area, is organizing the meeting, which he hopes will become a historical society of sorts.

Elementary fun at the ‘Enchanted Ball’
Kindergartener Ren Hodge, right, gets help from mom Jillian Hodge as she picks out one of many free goodies available at the “Enchanted Ball” on Friday, an event for children in Kindergarten through fifth grades, hosted by the Cassville High School Student Council.


Fine arts displayed at Cassville
Cassville art students painted a canvas live at the fine arts assembly on March 15 at Cassville High School. Kyle Troutman/ ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com

A decade of LEGO in Eagle Rock
Special to the Cassville Democrat On March 5, 2013, a new club was born. Founders Kara Fletcher and Jessie Rex started the LEGO Club with the backing of the Eagle Rock Community Association and the Eagle Rock Friends of the Library.


Gayla Hall: Southwest School Board Questionnaire
I want to win this position because I want our students to have the best possible education that we can provide, and I want our teachers, administrators, and staff to have a great and fulfilling career. My daughter is currently a Junior and my Mother is the High School Business teacher, so I have a lot of investment regarding the school district.
Purdy schools planning improvements
Purdy schools are reviewing the state’s assessment of the district and looking at ways to improve school performance. The state released its annual performance review earlier this month.

Doug Henry: Southwest School Board Questionnaire
To continue serving my community, the students, and the staff of the Southwest School District. 2.




