July 2022
New baseball club sprouts in Cassville
A new baseball club is being formed in the area, aiming to bring success to the diamond in the same way the Mighty Mites and Wildcat Takedown Club have done for their respective sports. Shawn Trent and Dylan Klewer, along with other coaches and volunteers, are founding the Cassville Baseball Club for ages 9U-13U, with tryouts set for Aug.
Cassville receivers dialing in
The Cassville football team struggled from injures at the receiver position in the 2021 season, and Coach Clay Weldy is hoping those challenges were left behind. This year, the Wildcats return a fair amount of experience, and some new faces are working on the wings, as well.
Bob Mitchell: Riding posse 60 years ago served area well
It’s difficult to believe that one of the best representatives of Cassville and Barry County was operating nearly 60 years ago. The Barry County Sheriff’s Posse, which lasted through three sheriffs and covered 18 years, was one of the best diplomats for this area that ever existed. Unfortunately, changes in lifestyle and interests of individuals and groups permitted the Posse to fade out of the picture.
June 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.
News briefs
Delinquent tax sale upcoming The office of Barry County Collector Skyler Bowman is preparing for the annual Barry County Real Estate Delinquent Tax Sale. Missouri law requires that land with three years of delinquent taxes sell on the fourth Monday of August each year.
Cassville students keep their hands busy for charity
Many students head back into the classroom after the school year has ended to attend summer school for a few weeks of their summer. While it is still academic based, there are some differences between the regular school year and summer school.
Subsurface critters collected from Roaring River Cave
An enthusiastic crowd of spectators greeted Dr. Fernando Calderon and the KISS Rebreathers dive team at Roaring River State Park on the morning of July 9 when they surfaced from Roaring River Spring with their catch — a single isopod in a three-inch-tall, plastic tube.
Purdy rethinking fireworks ordinance
Following concerns about residents and/or visitors being irresponsible with fireworks during Purdy’s annual Independence Day celebration held on July 3 the city is looking at ways to amend its fireworks ordinance to increase safety during the event.
Arts Council puts on colorful show
Joseph, played by Nolan Crain, gets some help showing off his amazing technicolor dreamcoat during a Cassville Arts Council play Thursday through Sunday at the Crowder Community Building. The four productions had a cast of 21 and a band providing the music for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cherryroad.com
Year in photos: Local boys hoops
Editor’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from every local team photographed in the 2021-2022 athletics season. — KT .
