Mandi Lyall, kindergarten teacher at Eunice Thomas Elementary School, reads a large book with engaging illustrations to children, some of whom needed a closer look, at Literacy Night Under the Lights event at Wildcats Stadium on Thursday. Kyle Troutman/ ktroutman@ cassville-democrat. com
David Ross advised his sons, from right, Jace Ross, 7, Ryker Ross, 5, and Brantley Ross, 9, all of Cassville, as they pick out a book at the Literacy Night Under the Lights event at Wildcats Stadium on Thursday. Children who attended were treated to a free fleece blanket, a free book and a free hot dog, chips and cookie meal. Kyle Troutman/ ktroutman@cassville- democrat. comJustus Greek, right, 9, smiles after picking out his free blanket as his mother, Sarah Jereczek, of Cassville, helps his younger brother, Jeremiah Greek, 7, pick out his free fleece throw at the Literacy Night Under the Lights event at Wildcats Stadium on Thursday. Kyle Troutman/ ktroutman@cassville- democrat.com
