Stories from Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Jackie Irene Elkins, 88, of Cassville, passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, at Roaring River Health and Rehabilitation in Cassville. She was born March 15, 1930, in Lead Hill, Ark., the daughter of Frank and Bertha (Wyatt) Tate. On March 29, 1947, in Harrison, Ark., she was united in marriage to J.B. (Junior Barnes) Elkins, who preceded her in death on Dec. 26, 2009.  Also preceding her in death were her parents and brothers Charlie, Harley, Spencer, Lewis, Earl Dean, B.H. and W.O...

Norma D. Patterson, 89, of Washburn, passed away Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at her home. She was born Aug. 3, 1929, in Washburn, the daughter of Bent and Lona (Day) Dalton. On Aug. 25, 1948, in Cassville, she was united in marriage to Perry Patterson, Jr., who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one daughter, Vickie Howell; two brothers, Vern Dalton and Warren Dalton; a sister, Verbal Pendergraft; and one grandson...

Reading about the possible replacement of the Seventh Street Bridge over Flat Creek recently, detailing the number of state and federal authorities that had their fingers in the works, sparked my interest in how the former structure came to be. Floods last year wiped out a portion of the bridge that had existed since the early 1970s...

Springfield Logan- Seneca at Cassville Monett at Lamar Aurora at Lamar-Rogersville Marshfield at Springfield Catholic McDonald County at Hollister Reeds Spring at Mt. Vernon East Newton at Nevada Pierce City at Ash Grove Cassville at Monett, 49-12 Lamar at Aurora, 43-7...

A fourth-place finish at Seneca on Saturday for the Cassville boys cross-country team was a good result in its opening race of the season, according to Coach Chris Shore. “East Newton is loaded, Lamar is the two-time defending state champion, and then there is a tough Neosho team,” Shore said. “That’s who beat us Saturday. Overall, I was pleased with the way we started the season.”...

• Kenneth Earl Keith, Jr., Mt. Vernon, financial responsibility violation, misdemeanor D; operate motor vehicle without obtaining new driver’s license after being revoked/suspended, misdemeanor unclassified; seat belt violation, infraction, $121. • Anthony Taylor McBroom, Kansas City, drove vehicle to left side of highway within 100 feet of intersection or railroad crossing, misdemeanor C, $80.50 and court costs...

Cassville High School Seniors Vance Supulver, Andrew Littlefield, Andrew Berndt, Colton Moore and Zylin Jung were five of the 915 students across the state of Missouri that were selected to participate in the 79th session of Missouri Boys State.  Boys State was held June 16-23 on the campus of the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. These students were selected based on their leadership, citizenship, academics and character during their junior year at Cassville High School...

The Cassville FFA Chapter was chosen to represent the Missouri FFA Association in the Hall of States in October during the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. Only one chapter from each state earns this honor. Cassville FFA accomplished this because members worked this summer to design and build an educational booth for the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. ...

Cassville High School has earned a bronze ranking from US News and World Report and has been named one of “America’s Best High Schools.”

After a successful inaugural year during the 2017-18 school year, Eunice Thomas Elementary has added a second Kinder Academy class that will serve an additional 15 students. Kinder Academy is a transitional kindergarten class that serves as the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience for some of Cassville’s youngest Wildcats. ...

Jake Justin Dimello and Crystal Nicole Whaley were united in marriage on Sept. 7 in Eureka Springs, Ark., surrounded by their closest family members.

Meet Buzz, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

Soon, women around Cassville will have a new place to receive care — and stay close to home — when expecting a baby. On Sept. 17, CoxHealth Center Cassville will be joined by a new physician, Dr. Angela Conklin, a Family Practice Obstetrician, who will see patients for needs throughout their entire pregnancy and deliver babies at Cox Monett...

Raeleigh Belle Brown, 3, competed in Our Diamond Miss State pageant in Lavaca, Ark., May 26-27.

Raeleigh Belle Brown, 3, competed in Our Diamond Miss National pageant in Chickasha, Okla., from July 14-18.

On Aug. 29, Jim Bower, a Vietnam War veteran of Cassville, went on an Honor Flight of the Ozarks to Washington, D.C. On Aug. 26, Bower attended a meeting at the Springfield Airport, where he met a guardian who accompanied him on the flight. He also received information about the flight and the itinerary. ...

Fish, chicken and all the trimmings are on the menu at the 21st Annual Jenkins Fire Department Fish Fry on Oct. 6 at 4:30 p.m. Ripplin’ Creek will provide entertainment, and the auction will end the evening. First Baptist Church of Purdy will host a one-day Vacation Bible School on Sept. 15, at 10 a.m. The program and free barbecue begin at 5 p.m. for family and friends. The church is located at 3rd and Washington in Purdy. For a ride, people may call 417-442-7435...

For the second year, the Barry Electric Cooperative sent local linemen to compete in a two-day event that tests skills used on the job and raises money to send Missouri linemen to developing countries to connect those nations with electricity. This year, the Cooperative sent three linemen, Kevin Holloway, Tim Thompson and Brian Robbins. ...

Sophee Hawkins looked through offerings from Sandi Smith’s Origami Owl, based in Rolla, at the Fall Craft Show in Purdy on Saturday.

Skyylee Sizemore, 1, of Cassville, enjoyed bouncing on the pumpkin bounce pad Saturday at the Exeter Corn Maze.

Bobby Arms, of Commerce, Okla., in the No. 114 Steel City Metals car, laid the winning hit in the compact class at the Demolition Derby on Saturday.

The Discover the Forest campaign, headed by the Forest Service and Ad Council, is kicking off with the goal of inspiring children to develop an early interest in nature through their local National Forests and trails. Joseph Koloski, district ranger for the Mark Twain National Forest, said the campaign aims to get children to experience the outdoors. The conversations parents and children can have on a trail are priceless, Koloski said...

A member of the Master Gardeners for three years, Barbara Cowan will be honored with a dedication bench on the local Greenway Trail, facing the Aquatic center park. The local Master Gardeners University of Missouri division, are a group of volunteers who give back to their communities by offering education on gardening and community projects...

Frontier Days is a two-day event held on the Schreiners’ farm near Cassville, offering an old-fashioned feel and teaching the local community how pioneers lived in the mid-1800s. The sixth annual two-day event will be held on Sept. 22 and 23. Sandra Schreiner, who will be hosting the event with her husband, said the event starts at 10 a.m. and will go on until at least 5 p.m...

Local residents Mark and Margaret Goldschmidt decided to use the land they own to grow something beautiful. In total, they own eight acres of land and hope that soon they will be able to utilize it all. Opening on Sept. 15, on their farm on Highway AA is the U-pick pumpkin patch, Indian corn field and sunflower half-acre patch...

Families looking for a fun weekend can enjoy free concerts, a kids fun area, outdoor games, a car show and much more Friday and Saturday at the 13th annual Shakin’ in the Shell festival, held at the Chamber Park in Shell Knob and hosted by the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce...

Members of the Wheaton Board of Education has set the district’s incidental levy at $2.75, the minimum required by the State of Missouri. Board members also approved the debt service levy at the ceiling of 83 cents per $100 of assessed valuation on both real estate and personal property owned by patrons of the district...

The Barry-Lawrence Regional Library board is making plans for programs and projects in the coming year, as well as reviewing finances. Director Gina Milburn reported the district ended the state fiscal year with more income than expected, thanks to more state aid, state equalization funding to even income to both counties that does not come every year and grant funds. Spending also ran approximately $100,000 over budget...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the Barry Electric Cooperative was awarded $6.1 million as a part of the Connect America Fund (CAF) phase two auction. The grant will be distributed over a 10-year period and bankroll the cost of expanding the goBEC fiberoptic internet and telephone services to local underserved and unserved areas...

A steady rain blanketed Burl Fowler Stadium Friday, but all the thunder and lightning was provided by Cassville (3-0) in a 49-12 win over Monett to keep the Barry County Brawl trophy for a second straight year. “It’s great the trophy gets to stay in Cassville,” said Lance Parnell, head coach. “It’s a great win, and the kids are all fired up. This is a tough conference, and no matter where this game is played, it means a lot to win. Getting a win over Monett is a big deal.”...

Two things stick out in the mind of Cassville Coach Lance Parnell as he looks back at a 49-12 win over Monett on Friday. One, he loved how the team ended the first half and began the second half, and two, his team’s dominant performance in the second half...