All smiles on Prom night
Camren Brattin, left, and Lilly Burk slow danced at Whetaon’s Prom on Saturday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat. com
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Henningson recognized during reorganization
The Cassville School Board reorganized post-election on Thursday, taking time to recognize the fourth person ever to win five elections to the board. Becky Henningson, board president from 2018-2022, has been on the board for 15 years and is being replaced by Chad Yarnall, a 6-year board member returning after defeat in the 2022 election.
Read MoreHenningson recognized during reorganizationChicken waste refinery plan ditched
A prospective buyer of the former Justin Boot buildings had formulated a plan to make 3D-printed tiny homes in the main facility and a chicken waste refinery in the other, and the latter plan has shifted away from Cassville. Steve Walensky, Cassville city administrator, said possible buyer Steve Morrison had been working with the city for about the last year-and-a-half to two years.
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A Community Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. at Cassville High School, with proceeds from the event benefitting seniors taking a trip to Europe this summer.
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Wastewater project set to begin this week
The city of Cassville’s overhaul of its sanitary sewer system is underway, beginning with open trench excavations on 11th Street. David Brock, Cassville public works director, said excavations were expected to begin the week of April 10, beginning at 11th and Fair streets, continuing northwest on 11th Street to Main Street (Business Highway 37).
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Golden Pioneer Museum open for season
Winfred Prier, owner of Ball & Prier Tire in Golden, made a 56-year career out of tire sales until his retirement some 10 years ago. However, the Golden Pioneer Museum, which he also owns, was in the works long before he began selling tires, even though he didn’t realize it at the time.
Read MoreGolden Pioneer Museum open for seasonLegislators urge Fertilizer Control Board to take action
In an April 4 letter addressed to the director and members of the Missouri Fertilizer Control Board (MoFCB), six Missouri legislators — including two representing Barry County — urged the MoFCB to reconsider the practice of issuing fertilizer permits on behalf of the state’s fertilizer control program (FCP) for materials containing sludge, biosolids or other process wastes intended for land-application.
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Cassville board sees seat change
Two incumbents and a former board member won seats on the Cassville School Board in the April 4 election. Of the 2,927 votes cast across 11 precincts, incumbent Dr.
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Garden Sass Farmer’s Market opens
Cherie Love, center, owner of Herbal Creations, was a vendor at the Garden Sass Farmers Market on the Cassville Square on April 1. The Garden Sass Farmers Market opened for the season with some nine vendors, including a food truck, Saturday morning on the Cassville Square. Although many of the vendors were regulars, three vendors reported that it was their first time in attendance, and that they look forward to participating all season. Sheila Harris/Special to the Cassville Democrat
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The Arnhart Cemetery Association will hold annual meeting on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Arnhart Pavillon.
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