June 2023
Jeff Fugitt: Passing through the Valley of Baka
Cassville has been in a difficult season. So many friends have suffered loss and trauma we feel a collective grief.
Jeremiah Buntin: Escaping history
I once overheard Barry County described in a barbershop as a black hole that always pulls you back in after you thought you were out. I bet the Barry County Jail detainees who recently tried to vacate the vicinity early also feel this way.
Debbie Kober: Using Brix in the garden
When you think of bricks in the garden, you may think of walking paths, edging or retaining walls but many people are not familiar with the use of Brix in their gardens. They sound the same but that’s where the similarities end.
Kyle Troutman: Ready to soar?
In the late spring and early summer, my office devolves into a racket at least three or four times a day. It’s not my almost-twoyear- old; she’s been in daycare for a while now despite an extra playpen and bouncer still taking up space in my office.
Opera one week, mad science the next
William Volmar, left, as Alidoro, performs alongside Even Johnson, as Cinderella, at the Opera in the Ozarks production of “Cinderella” on June 8 in Cassville as part of the Cassville Branch Library’s Summer Reading Program.
The Backstory: Skip White — The downing of Flight 11
Continental Airlines Flight 11 didn’t make it to Kansas City the night of May 22, 1962. Just 19 minutes away from its scheduled 9:36 p.m.
Jackie Stiles camp returns to Cassville
The Cassville Wildcat Basketball Boosters is hosting Jackie Stiles for the second time in Cassville with a basketball camp slated for June 27 at Cassville High School. Rachel Freeman, with the Boosters, said Arning put on the event last year, and since the Boosters is new this year, organizers wanted to make the camp happen again.
Cassville Baseball Club hosting tryouts
The Cassville Baseball Club (CBC) is entering its second year of organized play, aiming to fill squads from the 8U age level up to 16U. Tryouts for the Club will be held July 31 through Aug.
Athletic training contract terminated
As a result of hiring shortages in the area, Cassville athletics may not have a full-time athletic trainer for sporting events when school starts in the fall. Lance Parnell, who just began his new role as athletic director, said the district was notified ta the end of May that Mercy would not be renewing its athletic trainer contract with the district.
Cassville officer commended for catching 3 escapees
A Cassville police officer has received a “Letter of Commendation” for his efforts in capturing three escapees from the Barry County jail on June 1. According to the letter, when Officer Devin McCormack was notified of the seven inmates escaping the jail, he responded immediately to the area, locating a possible escapee on foot and giving chase in his patrol vehicle.
