Cassville

’Twas on the press before Christmas

’ Twas 7 days before Christmas, and at The Cassville Democrat, Busy hands were a’typing requests for iPhones and snacks. Each year we ask second- graders their wishes from Santa, And while most requests are common, some make us say, my lanta! There are more than 250 printed for Kringle this year, And we hope they bring parents and and the jolly ole elf cheer.
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Through the Years, Dec. 18

40 YEARS AGO: CHRISTMAS, AN IMPORTANT PHASE — Started in early October, the Little Joe Transplant Fund in Cassville is nearing the halfway point as funds bump the $175,000 figure. Goal of the effort for a heart-lung transplant for six-year-old Joe Starchman is $350,000.
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Christmas coming for 315 children

On Christmas morning, the smiles of 315 Barry County children stand to be a bit brighter, all thanks to local businesses, individuals and volunteers who support Share Your Christmas. A service of the Ozark Area Community Action Corporation’s (OACAC) Barry County Neighborhood Center, Share Your Christmas provides gifts directly to families in need, for a variety of reasons, that may not have a gift budget otherwise.
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Scorewboard, Dec. 18

The Cassville girls basketball team (5-2) is on a 3-game win streak after a Monday night win over Wheaton on the road, 53-22. The Lady Wildcats also defeated Reeds Spring, 40-36, on Dec.
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Area employers dole out info at Career Fair

From left, Anthony Mast, Kendra May and Devin Johns get their papers signed after visiting Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Lauren Willis at a booth at the Cassville Career Fair on Dec. 3. JAG students prepared and planned for the event for months by emailing and calling colleges, businesses and trade schools, creating a game to promote student involvement, designing flyers and registration forms, and navigating logistics. They learned many transferable skills such as collaboration, delegation, time management, professional communication, and networking. The day of the fair, JAG students hosted 25 vendors and encouraged active participation of 600-plus students. Students who attended the career fair were exposed to a variety of career paths. They were able to network with businesses colleges, and trade schools, learn about the necessary skills to be successful in various industries and ask questions and seek guidance about their chosen field. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
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