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It’s not easy being green
In the grand feast of life, green veggies often get a bad rap. I remember Kermit the frog used to lament, “It’s not easy being green.” Like Kermit, the humble green vegetable often finds itself ignored, disdained, picked last from the buffet array, and readily pushed to the side of the plate.
Trout Tales
The house was packed and some mules were Eeore-ly morose after taking to the court on Saturday for the Exeter FFA Booster Club’s donkey basketball games. While some players managed to kick their equine to a trot, others, like in this moment, were as stubborn as their namesakes and made life difficult for folks just trying to get to the hoop. I thought my kids were stubborn, but they got nothing on these burros! Speaking of kids, shout out to Candy the goat for strolling into the SWMO Restore last week. We hope those animal crackers nourished her as she prepares to give birth soon!
Purdy teen injured in wreck
Vehicle overturns west of Purdy A Purdy teenager was injured in a wreak at 7:50 a.m. on Monday on Route B, one mile west of Purdy.
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Cassville Democrat hires new sales executive
The Cassville Democrat has hired a new sales executive who brings a wealth or journalism experience to the award-winning publication. Joining the sales team at the Cassville Democrat is Jessica Breger, a native of Austin, Texas.
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Y ears 50 years ago March 20, 1974 — STATE TOO IN QUANDARY ABOUT HIGHWAY WORK The 352 miles of state roads in Barry County face the same problems of maintenance and improvement as do county roads according to Bill Maroney, county maintenance supervisor for District Seven of the Missouri Highway Department. Costs of oil and materials will directly determine the amount of work that will be accomplished.
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Publisher’s note: The following Q&As represent the candidates’ views verbatim, as submitted via email in response to our questions, and have not been edited. The election will be held April 2, with voters allowed to select one of the two candidates.
Eldora (Stanley) Pratt
Age: 80 Current Occupation: Retired Past Experience: Union shop representative for Campbell Soup for 29 years Education: Southwest High School graduate, some college and first responder courses 1. Why do you want to be on the city council, and what qualifications support your candidacy? I have never been a candidate for anything.
Brandon Tanis
Age: 41 Current Occupation: Engineering Detailer at Arning Companies/ Staff Sergeant in US Army Reserve Past Experience: 10 years CNC machining for the tool & die industry. 7 years retail sales (part time).
