Cassville Democrat: News

Cassville Idol winner named (05/18/13)
Submitted photo Shelby Jo Taylor was named winner of Cassville Middle School's 2013 Cassville Idol contest, which was held on April 25 in the middle school gymnasium. The contest started at the first of the year with a field of 53 hopefuls, which judges narrowed down to 24 contestants. ...

Tech kids take state awards (05/17/13)
Democrat Photo/Reed Several Cassville Middle School students took part in a state technical contest at Lake of the Ozarks on May 7. Pictured above, in the front row, from left, are: Kyle Cheek, grand prize, Recycle Game Chair Project; Ying Thao, grand prize, Adjustable Fork Drawing; and Cole York, grand prize, Da Vinci Catapult. ...

Council discusses city addressing issues (05/16/13)
Council discusses city addressing issues Leash law ordinance was also on the agenda By Lindsay Reed The Cassville City Council discussed possible updates to standards for city addresses at its regularly scheduled meeting on May 13. Josie Bock, of Great River Associates, spoke to the council regarding several issues with the residential and business addresses located in the Cassville city limits. ...

Shell Knob man earns state award (05/16/13)
Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder presented Glenn Phillips, of Shell Knob, with a Senior Service Award during a luncheon held at the Missouri Capitol on May 8. Phillips was nominated by Rita Goodhead, Central Crossing Senior Center administrator. "He has founded and leads a group of caring individuals who help seniors learn all about their Medicare choices, as well as helping those who have disabilities and who have low income," said Goodhead. ...

Kids' Fishing Day set for May 18 (05/16/13)
It's once again time for the annual spring Kids' Fishing Day at Roaring River State Park, located on Highway 112 about seven miles south of Cassville. This year's event will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. Children age 15 and under will be able to pick up free trout tags at the hatchery office at any time on Friday, May 17 or on Saturday...

New helicopter pad coming to Mercy (05/16/13)
Project designed to improve patient safety

Genealogy Boot Camp scheduled (05/16/13)
A special Genealogy Boot Camp workshop will be held at the Barry County Museum on Highway 112 south of Cassville on Thursday, May 30 and Friday, May 31. The workshop will be led by Donna Cooper, who manages the Barry County Gen website. Attendees will learn research tips for finding information about their ancestors, such as where family members were located prior to the Civil War and if they took part in the Revolutionary War...

CPD to crack down on seat belt violations (05/16/13)
May 20 through June 2, the Cassville Police Department will join law enforcement from across the state in an effort to crack down on seat belt violations through an aggressive "Click it or Ticket" campaign. "Every day someone dies in a crash in Missouri because they weren't buckled up," said Cpl. Donald Privett. "We will be pulling out all the stops to ensure motorists are buckling up."...

Animal Clinic receives AAHA accreditation (05/16/13)
A local veterinarian clinic has successfully completed the evaluation process to retain its membership in the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Herrin Animal Clinic was recently evaluated on its level of medical care and client service, practices and approximately 900 standards that are widely recognized as benchmarks to measure excellence in veterinary medicine...

Shell Knob school exercise reveals response flaws (05/16/13)
Area law enforcement officials hosted an active shooter training exercise at Shell Knob #78 School District on Thursday, and learned there were glitches within the district and with their response that could impede a real-life scenario. Barry County Sheriff Mick Epperly identified one area of concern as the metal buildings blocking radio signals of first responders and law enforcement officials responding to the school...

Exeter names top graduates (05/16/13)
Exeter High School has released the names of its top seniors. The R-6 School District celebrated graduation ceremonies last week. Mason Weston, pictured above, at left, was named valedictorian, and Kyle Evatt, pictured above, at right, was named salutatorian. ...

Cancer survivors to be honored June 1 (05/16/13)
The South Barry County Relay For Life Committee will hold a survivor and caregiver dinner and luminaria ceremony at the Crowder College Cassville Campus Community Building at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 1. "We would encourage the public to attend to honor cancer survivors and their caregivers and remember those we have lost," said Tiffanie Holman, who is serving as chairman of this year's event. "Luminarias will be available for the community members to honor their loved ones as well."...

Volunteer board members needed (05/16/13)
The Barry County Council on Aging (BCCOA ) is preparing for its annual election of board members. The council serves senior citizens in their homes throughout the county. The council offers home work to keep senior homes safe and healthy, respite and personal care that does not require professional services and transportation to doctor appointments. The council also reimburses volunteer drivers for mileage expenses associated with delivery meals to homebound seniors...

Three injured in area wrecks (05/16/13)
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at 2:50 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, on Highway TT about two miles west of Reavisville. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred when the driver of a 1994 Isuzu Trooper, Cody L. Gaston, 16, of Ozark, failed to stop at a stop sign and pulled into the path of a 2010 Chevrolet Impala, driven by Nancy S. Barnhart, 77, of Galena...

Cassville YMCA receives donation (05/16/13)
Democrat Photo Commerce Bank and Commerce Bancshares Foundation presented Dove Haney, Cassville YMCA director, with a donation on May 9. Pictured above, from left, are: Mike McCracken, Commerce Bank president; Haney; and Debra Mitchell, Commerce Bank vice president...

Purdy FFA Chapter holds annual banquet (05/16/13)
The Purdy FFA Chapter held its annual banquet on Friday, May 3 to recognize outstanding members and their accomplishments throughout the past year. Area 9 State Vice President Sarah Bastin gave a motivational speech to young members, encouraging them to chase their dreams and never give up...

EPD numbers can be smoking gun (05/16/13)
One southwest Missouri beef cow producer called University of Missouri Extension this spring when he had a serious problem on his farm. That producer had lost seven of nine calves born to fist-calf heifers due to dystocia (fancy name for calving difficulty)...

Historical success of program makes sale a popular event (05/16/13)
The Missouri Show-Me-Select (SMS) Beef Heifer Development Program began in 1997 as a tool to improve the on-farm heifer development practices around the state. The program was the idea of Dr. Dave Patterson, University of Missouri Extension beef reproduction specialist...

Sheep and goat grazing workshop deadline approaches (05/16/13)
Lincoln University Cooperative Research (LUCR), University of Missouri Extension, and Crowder College are conducting a "Grazing Workshop for Small Ruminant Producers," Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8 at Crowder College in Neosho. One of the workshop speakers will be Dr. Frank Pinkerton, a world famous goat researcher, author, and retired professor and extension goat specialist. Dr. Pinkerton will talk about the evolution of goat production and marketing over the last 40 years...

Fungal disease wipes out alfalfa weevils (05/16/13)
Alfalfa weevil, a major pest of a prime hay crop, died out across central Missouri this spring. Credit the weather, says a University of Missouri Extension entomologist. Warm, wet weather favors fungal pathogens that kill the weevil," says Wayne Bailey. "Two days near 80 degrees brought out the pathogens."...

Keep spotted knapweed from getting established (05/16/13)
Since the first report of spotted knapweed in southwest Missouri (in 2002) a number of groups have been working hard to control its spread. "No doubt, spotted knapweed was probably around several years earlier than 2002 but it went undetected," said Eldon Cole, a livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension...

Drug use among Barry County teens is alarming (05/16/13)
About 50 people attended a special Lunch and Learn event at Mercy Hospital in Cassville on Friday, hosted by the Barry County Community Connection Coalition. The event was to raise awareness on the continuing drug problem in the Barry County area and included information on new trends, such as synthetic drugs available over-the-counter...

Plan to attend luncheon and golf tournament (05/16/13)
The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its sixth annual chamber golf tournament and luncheon at the Cassville Golf Course on Friday, May 17. The luncheon, which is open to golfers and non-golfers, will start at 11:30 a.m., and golfers will tee-off at 1 p.m...

PC Arts Festival to be held Saturday (05/16/13)
The Pierce City Arts Council (PCAC) announces the fifth annual Pierce City Arts Festival is moving to the Pierce City South Park, where Howdy Neighbor Days is celebrated each summer. The festival is set for May 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival, will be held a month earlier and the move to the park will allow plenty of elbow room to spread out. Entrance to the festival is free...

60th anniversary (05/16/13)
Bill and Adella Horner will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary in Branson on May 16. They were united in marriage at the home of Willie and Mabel Gowen (Adella's parents) in Washburn on May 16, 1953. Bill and Adella continue to own and operate Bill Horner Oil Company. ...

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