Wednesday, April 7, 2021
By Jordan Troutman jtroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Clayton Montgomery, surrounded by friends and family, like 4-year-old Lakeynn Senters, will celebrate his 103 birthday on Thursday. Contributed photo
Montgomery worked on family farm until 98
A local farmer, veteran, beloved family man and community member, will celebrate his 103rd birthday on Thursday surrounded by family and friends.
Clayton Montgomery, born April 8, 1918, came into this world in the middle of the 1918 pandemic of the Spanish Flu, which infected more than a third of the worlds population.
Clayton Montgomery will celebrate his 103rd birthday on Thursday, at the Roaring River Health and Rehab facility. Montgomery was drafted into the Army in 1941, where he served as a medical corpsmen. Contributed photo
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Anglers Celebrate 2021 Trout Season Opening in Mo State Parks
The catch-and-keep trout season began at 6:30 a.m. Monday, March 1.
“Opening day of Missouri trout season is always exciting,” said Mike Sutherland, director of Missouri State Parks. “When so many family, friends and fellow anglers gather at our parks to share their passion for trout fishing, it creates a unique energy unlike any other season or event. I absolutely love getting to watch lifelong memories being created and our state parks are privileged to host this very special annual event.”
Based on trout tag sales, 1,709 anglers visited Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, 1,793 anglers visited Montauk State Park near Salem, and 1,956 anglers visited Roaring River State Park near Cassville. This year’s total is lower than 2020 numbers by nearly 2,000. A breakdown of trout tag counts and photos from the day are available at mostateparks.com/TroutOpening2021.
A news release says the catch-and-keep trout season began at 6:30 a.m. Monday, March 1.
Based on trout tag sales, 1,709 anglers visited Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon; 1,793 anglers visited Montauk State Park near Salem; and 1,956 anglers visited Roaring River State Park near Cassville. This year’s total is lower than 2020 numbers by nearly 2,000.
The catch-and-keep trout season continues through October 31.
Friday, February 26, 2021
Active cases remain low at 32
The number of active COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases in Barry County has remained low in the last week, with only 5 new cases and quarantines are in the 50-plus range.
According to the Barry County Health Department and Barry County Office of Emergency Management, there have been 3,026 (+27) confirmed positive cases of COVID-19.
As of Feb. 25, a total of 32 (+5) people were considered active cases in isolation, and two are hospitalized (-3). There are more than 50 close contacts (-25) quarantined in their homes.
Two new deaths occurred this week. The total number of deaths in the county is 52, and all those who have died were at least 41 years old.