June 2022
Superintendent’s Corner: A focus on school safety
Three weeks ago, an unspeakable school tragedy took place in southern Texas. Like everywhere else across the nation, the emotions, thoughts and prayers of the Cassville school community are certainly with the families, educators and community of Uvalde.
Bob Mitchell: Some early predictions proved to be wrong
In these days of space exploration looking farther and deeper into the possible trips into the outer-deep space, maybe in the generations of middle age, we’ve proven ourselves wrong in early predictions. That is, with the exception of the comic books and the Sunday funny papers.
Through the years
50 years ago June 21, 1972 A search for a missing housewife, Mrs. Christine Seal, 22 of Verona, formerly of Cassville, was called off Monday night, but would be resumed on Tuesday, according to Lawrence County officers.
Fastest Wildcats sprint on Sports Day
Cassville primary and intermediate schools held their annual Sports Day on May 13. After a fun day of various field events, races and water activities, students competed to earn the title of “Fastest Wildcat.”
Huddleston to take over Cassville volleyball
The Cassville volleyball program has a new coach at the helm, one who is no stranger to the Big 8 Conference. Paige Huddleston was a three-sport athlete for the Aurora Houn’ Dawgs before she made her college volleyball debut.
April food service report released
The Health Department divides food service code violations into two categories; Priority and Core items. Priority items are more likely than other violations to contribute to food contamination, or illness and/or injury.
Exeter deals with maintenance
The city of Exeter will see a water rate increase, repairs on the master controller and remote receiver on both well houses, and the Exeter chief of police will allow time to focus on ordinance violations in the city limits.
Driskill gets $10K scholarship
A homeschooled Cassville student has recently been awarded a scholarship from the Horatio Alger Association. Hannah Driskill, daughter of Mike and Amy Driskill is seeking out a four-year degree after she graduates in 2023.
Exeter purchases new K-5 reading textbooks
The Exeter school district will purchase new reading textbooks for students from pre-K to sixth grade to replace outdated materials. Tim Jordan, Exeter superintendent, said the district was able to utilize some of the ESSER funds that were meant to help with learning loss during the pandemic to make the purchase.
News briefs
Purdy to have picnic, fireworks July 3 The Purdy Community Picnic and Fireworks Show will be held on July 3 at the Gathering Place in Purdy, located at 100 Old Business Highway 37 and Highway C. The event begins at 6 p.m.
