Stories from Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Lester Albert Berreth, 76, of Shell Knob, died June 15, 2019, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. He was born Aug. 6, 1942, in Eureka, S.D., to Albert and Rosie (Kautz) Berreth of Artas, S.D. He received his education at Herreid High School graduating with the class of 1960. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 and served from August 1960 to August of 1966 with a rank of AMS3 E-4...

Shari Leigh Nance, 56, of Pea Ridge, Ark., passed away Friday, June 14, 2019, at Jamestown Nursing and Rehabilitation in Rogers, Ark. She was born May 9, 1963, in Monett, the daughter of Carl and Judy (McCullough) Nance, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were grandparents and two uncles, Lonnie McCullough and Lowell Nance...

Ronald Charles “Ron” Seekamp, 58, of Shell Knob, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019, at his home. He was born April 6, 1961, in Rockford, Ill., the son of Russell and Verna Seekamp. On April 17, 1981, he was united in marriage to Luella Ray, who survives...

Juanita ‘Nita’ (Dodson) Waxelman, 89, of Harrah, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Herbert J. Waxelman. Nita and Herbert spent most of their years in Kansas City and Cassville, Missouri. ...

Years ago the community reporters, we called them correspondents, were very important to the Cassville Democrat and its readers. Weekly, they would relay what had gone on in the communities where they lived. This might include who was visiting in the community, up-coming activities that might be planned by a church group, an upcoming family gathering (generally to which everyone would be invited) and virtually always who might have “taken dinner” with someone in the area. ...

Eunice Thomas Elementary has announced its May Students of the Month. Character word of the month was perseverance.

Cassville summer school students made lemonade out of lemons after getting rained out on Friday from going to the Aquatic Center.

U.S. Senator Roy Blunt recently met with FFA students from Cassville.

Glen and BJo Phelps, of Wheaton, will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on June 27 at a private family gathering with their children: Joe and Linda Phelps and Jill Hudson; and their grandchildren.

The Soroptimist Club has announced the induction of new members — Christine Kuhn, left, and Rachael Selby-Freeman

The Herrin Animal Hospital has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Herrin Animal Hospital earned AAHA accreditation after a rigorous review of the hospital’s practice protocols, medical equipment, facility and client service...

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Missouri 124th annual Convention was held in Springfield April 28-30.

A total of 108 high school students participated in Missouri's 56th annual Missouri Electric Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 14-20. Local delegates were Zane Mebruer, of Cassville, and Ricky Miller, of Wheaton. They were sponsored by Barry Electric Cooperative...

Meet Vinny Goldman, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

Viney Creek Recreational Area invites the public to an informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. on June 27, at the Golden Baptist Church, located at 28563 State Highway J in Golden. Park staff will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. This is the last year of Missouri State Parks’ agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to operate the facility. The public is invited to share comments about the park and its operations...

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin accepting nominations for county committee members on Friday. Agricultural producers who participate or cooperate in an FSA program may be nominated for candidacy for the county committee. Individuals may nominate themselves or others as a candidate...

In cooperation with the Cassville First Baptist Church, the Cassville Branch Library will present “A Galaxy of Giggles,” with humorist and storyteller Will Stuck, on June 28. The event will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center and the program is open to all...

The Wheaton school district put their best “wheel” forward as the new bus rolled into the parking lot on June 11.

During “Universe of Reading” with DJ Edwards on Thursday through the Cassville library summer reading club, children got to watch a little magic.

The City of Cassville has a new group — the Cassville Arts Council — which aims to bring the arts into the community. Trent Oliphant, president and founder of the Cassville Arts Council, said he has been involved in community theater for most of his adult life...

The city of Seligman is in full summer swing as it will replace equipment in splash pad, work on city hall and upgrade the playground. Brian Nichols, Seligman city clerk, said the splash pad’s electronic controller had to be replaced. “It is really just due to age,” he said. “It has been well used. It is in a building that has chlorine being used, and that can be corrosive.”...

Students at Camp Wilbur, Cassville summer school’s program, are buzzing around the campus working on projects for the 4th annual science fair on Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shari Rhea, director of Cassville summer school, said the students are so excited for the science fair and are working so hard...

Roaring River Health and Rehab staff and residents took some time out of the week to celebrate National CNA Week recently, as CNAs received goodie bags, a basket to raffle and some appreciation. Katherine Taylor, director of nursing at Roaring River Health and Rehab, said it was a great chance to celebrate the CNAs and the hard work they do...

A Cassville man is facing four felonies after allegedly stabbing a man and threatening another at a home on Farm Road 1110 on June 5. Alan Mellow, 27, of Cassville, is charged with first-degree domestic assault, third-degree domestic assault and two counts of armed criminal action...

Barry-Lawrence Regional Library has rolled out the new “Movies Under the Stars” film series. “We were able to obtain $500 sponsorships from First State Bank of Purdy in Monett, Community National Bank - Monett, Plymouth Junction, Race Brothers and the Monett Kiwanis Club for each of the Monett movies,” said Gina Milburn, director. “We are working on the same for the others in the series.”...

For nearly four years, Purdy city officials have spoken publicly about pending steep hikes in their sewer bills to pay for the sewer pipeline project to Monett. Even after the successful bond issue vote in April 2016, city council members held the same rates...

A new manufacturer will start production in Cassville Monday, as Wintech, a Monett-based company, is moving its vinyl window line to the former Thorco plant on Sale Barn Road in Cassville. Jack Williams, Wintech president, said the line will be moved to Cassville starting Thursday, and operations will begin with 20 new employees on Monday. The building was vacant for about four years before Wintech purchased it in early 2017...

Crowder students in Cassville now have the opportunity to continue their education and pursue a bachelor’s degree through Drury. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Tuesday, June 4, by the Crowder College president and the Drury University president...

Changes to railroad crossings in Seligman are growing inevitable, pushed forward recently with MoDOT’s new plans. Brian Nichols, Seligman city clerk, said MoDOT and the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad, in response to a federal mandate and attached grant program, want to close two railroad crossings in town...

The Monett WaterThrashers Invitational held June 1 resulted in another first place finish for the team.

History was made Wednesday evening when the St. Louis Blues ended the nation’s longest hockey championship drought when they captured the Stanley Cup for the first time in the team’s 52-year existence. Admittedly, I was one of millions of bandwagon fans that hitched up my wagon and rode the Blues coattails all the way to the championship...

The Cassville baseball team showed grit this season as it fought through its ups and downs. The hard work did not go unnoticed by opposing coaches, as five Wildcats claimed Big 8 All-Conference West Division awards for their efforts this season...