Smokey stops by local library

Bethany, MO: The Bethany Public Library held its Summer Reading Kick-Off event over the weekend, with a special guest appearance from Smokey Bear. Kids were able to stop in, read, play, and hang out with Smokey. Pictured here from left to right are Lizzie Joyce, Smokey Bear, Abby Heyle, and Karis Heyle. More pictures from the event are inside this week’s newspaper.--Republican Clipper photo, Brady Sunderland