March 2023
Trojans take to the track
The Southwest boys and girls track and field teams start their seasons on Thursday, taking aim at state qualification after a record year for the boys. Steve Voyak, Southwest track coach, said like most sports, track builds to the end.
Scoreboard, March 22
The Cassville girls soccer team went 2-1 over the weekend at the Cassville Kickoff Classic, opening the season with a runner- up finish in the tournament. The Lady Wildcats began the tournament with a 2-0 victory over Aurora, with goals by Gracen Hilburn and Emma Burndt.
Tigers keep eyes ahead
Setting goals and achieving them are two different animals, and the Exeter boys basketball team hopes with experience gained this season that difference will shrink. The Tigers (4-21) fought through 17 losses before putting up a 58-48 win over equal-record Hurley on Feb.
State fertilizer inspector speaks out
MoFCB does not test Denali, Synagro wastewater residuals Jerry Ennis, of Exeter, the lead fertilizer inspector for the Missouri Fertilizer Control Board (MoFCB), called the Cassville Democrat last week “to set the record straight” regarding the testing of wastewater residuals (permitted as fertilizer) being land-applied by Denali and Synagro in southwest Missouri. “I want everybody to know [state fertilizer inspectors] aren’t the bad guys,” he said.
Cassville receives APR score
District scores 76.9 percent is in first year of new accountability model The Cassville school district has received its Annual Performance Review score, which officials say looks different this year with the implementation of a new accountability model. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has an accountability model for school districts called the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP).
City announces Outdoor Days festival
The city of Cassville is launching a new festival this year, a collaboration with the Rotary Club, YMCA and Roaring River State Park, among others, that will span three days and begins with a concert at Cassville South Park. Outdoor Days, scheduled for June 1-3, begins with a Thursday performance by The Isaacs, members of the Grand ole Opry and Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
Woman injured in Hwy. 37 wreck
A Seligman woman was injured on Monday in a wreck at 1:08 a.m. on Highway 37, one mile north of Washburn.
News briefs, March 22
The Southwest High School National Honor Society will induct 12 new members in April. Senior Rachel Willer and Sophomores Abbie Clark, Addison Cotton, Addison Keates, Riley Flippo, Piper King, Kelsee Merritt, Saige Miller, Tristan Morgan, Montana Skelton, Rebecca Swanepoel and Kaleigh Tull were selected recently through a rigorous application process, according to Adviser Steve Voyak.
Man charged for Michael’s Burglary
A Cassville man is facing four felony charges after allegedly burglarizing more than $8,000 in merchandise from Michael’s Hardware on March 3. Aaron Miller, 42, of Cassville, is charged with second-degree burglary, felony stealing, unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance.
Mary “Kay” Eckman
Mary “Kay” Eckman, 71, of Aurora, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at her home. She was born January 20, 1952, in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas Peter and Catherine Charlotte (Maroney) Nolan who preceded her in death.
