May 2024

Tucker retires from Cassville schools
“She worketh diligently with her hands” Proverbs 31:13. The family of Tammy Tucker congratulate her for her retirement after nearly 25 years of employment with the Cassville R-IV School District. Tammy began her career in food service as a substitute in 1999, and worked in the High School cafeteria for several years before becoming the head cook at the Intermediate School. Throughout her service, Tammy has inspired hundreds of children and nurtured many more through her dedication to excellent food service. After serving approximately 2 million meals, Tammy looks forward to life with her already retired husband, Carroll, their children, and two grandchildren. Mom, we’re so proud of you and we love you! Love, Carroll; Carolyn, Chris, Aubrey, and Paisley; Dustin and Ashley; and Marissa and Clover.

Through the Years, May 15
40 YEARS AGO: DRUMS WERE AVAILABLE — For those who always wanted to play a full set of drums, a ticket got them the opportunity in school carnival events. For a ticket, young and old alike pounded on the drums for a two minute period. Democrat file photo

2 Trojans trekking to state
Two Southwest High School runners have advanced to the Class 2 State Track and Field Championships, scheduled for Friday and Saturday. At the Class 2, Sectional 3 meet in Blue Eye on Saturday, senior Robert Humphries finished fourth in the mile and 2-mile at Sectional 3 at Blue Eye High School.

Local martial artists tested, promoted
Students from the Modern Martial Arts Academy of Cassville recently participated in the annual Spring belt testing and promotion ceremony. Individuals were tested on different aspects of the martial arts and evaluated by Head Instructor Ernest Freeman.

100+ Women expands reach
The Monett Museum witnessed a gathering of community-minded women on May 2, as the second quarter meeting of the local 100+ Women organization took place. The event featured presentations from Katie Dillman, of Make Our Day, and Amy Sampson, representing the Monett Historical Society.
3 injured in Hwy. 86 wreck
Three women were injured in a single-vehicle wreck at 2 p.m. on Friday on Highway 86, one mile east of Eagle Rock.

CS Bank hosts grand opening
Victor Criddle, of Exeter, makes a plate of food during the CS Bank grand opening on Friday, celebrating the bank’s new location and building in Cassville.

Purdy seniors awarded diplomas
Purdy graduates celebrated their accomplishments on Saturday with poppers and silly string, having ended their high school educations. A total of 33 students earned their diplomas. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com

Jig On the Water, May 12
Roaring River is still murky and off colored, but not muddy. Water is running a nice 111 CFS right now, and fishing was good all week, with lots of quality fish were caught.

Randy Crane: Making the best of ‘tipping over’
This devotional and directory is made possible by these businesses who encourage all to attend worship services. My wife and I stopped at a small town cafe for some breakfast one morning.