July 2022
Wildcats nailing down QB, RBs
The Cassville football team lost its senior quarterback last season, but the Wildcats will return some experience in the backfield. Clay Weldy, Cassville football coach, said three players have been taking reps under center this summer: sophomore Bodee Rose and juniors Garrett Ewing and Joseph Burton.
Bob Mitchell: A highly recommended action movie
If anyone needs some excitement in their life, a suggestion might be to get to one of the new, modern theaters and buy a ticket to see Maverick. Not familiar with the title? It’s a continuation of the initial movie about Naval Aviation.
Kyle Troutman: Opportunity for a meaningful vote
Most voters are passionate. Whether for a specific candidate, issue or tax, motivations for voting span the gamut.
Through the years, July 13
This file photo was taken in July 1992. A Friday night program held at the Cassville School was billed as “A Hairy Leg Contest.” You might not recognize the contestants who were shown in the above picture in full costume. These “cuties” shown in the front row, from left, were: Pete Landstad and Jon Horner. Back row: Les Chapman; Michael LeCompte; Nolan McNeill and Jerry Marple. Horner, chairman of the event, was judged first, Chapman, second, and Landstad, third.
Chuck Terrill: Drawing the line
Just like you, I am patriotic, through and through. I gladly stand and repeat “The Pledge of Allegiance.” I place my right hand over my heart and say, “one nation under God with liberty, and justice for all.” There is no comma, no pause, after the word “God.”
Herrin Animal Hospital earns accreditation
The Herrin Animal Hospital has again achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Herrin Animal Hospital renewed its AAHA accreditation after a rigorous review of the hospital’s practice protocols, medical equipment, facility, and client service.
Opera in the Ozarks visits Cassville
During a scene change, Geppetto, played by Aaron Levine, right, scolds Pinocchio, played by Michelle Skylar, for lying about his whereabouts, making his nose grow. The “Pinocchio” play was put on by Opera in the Ozarks Thursday at the FEMA Event Center. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cherryroad.com
Students give back with dog toys
During the last week of summer school, Cassville students had a Community give back day. On Tuesday, June 21, students visited the Haven of the Ozarks Animal Sanctuary to spend time with the animals, walking them, reading to them and giving them treats.
News briefs
Picnic set for Friday in rural Purdy Members of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Stones Prairie Parish of Rural Purdy will host its annual picnic beginning at 6 p.m.
Fire and Thunder rocks July 4 sky
A finale for Shell Knob’s Fire and Thunder turned into an encore presentation Monday in celebration of Independence Day. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cherryroad.com .
