Kyle Troutman
Michelle Hilburn: Realizing the importance of science of reading strategies
As I enter my 19th year in education, I have experienced a number of shifts in the profession which include new strategies, new requirements, and new evidence to study. The most recent literacy education approach adapts learning strategies to align to the science of reading.
Through the Years, July 3
40 YEARS AGO: THEY’RE OFF AND RUNNING---There were obviously some crash landings in this group of older persons participating in a sack race at the Cassville July 4 observance. Divisions of all ages competed for silverdollar prizes offered by the American Legion. Crowds made their pick of contestants and cheered the choice in each event. Lige Frost was master of ceremonies for the event.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week
Topanga is a fantastic young lady with a lot of manners and eyes that say she adores everyone. She is a lab mix. She is good with other dogs and super friendly to everyone. She was abandoned with her friend, Cory, in Verona. She would love to find a forever home soon. Her date of birth is June 18, 2020. Adopters can complete an adoption application at www.havenoftheozarks. org/adopt.
Southwest FFA competes at Nationals
After a fifth-place finish at State, with Saige Miller placing ninth individually, the Southwest FFA Soils Team qualified to compete at the National Level. The National FFA Land and Range Judging Contest was held in El Reno, Okla. The students arrived in El Reno, on April 30 to prepare for the National Land and Range Judging Contest on May 2. All FFA members were tasked with judging the land and soil at four different sites. Participants judged the limitations and advantages of the land and soil. The following day, on May 3, the team received their placing. As a team, Southwest placed 16th out of 99 teams.
Bill Hodgson: Developments and Independence Day
I was happy to read the Guest View article, “American Insights: The right to resist” in the Cassville Democrat last week, outlining from a faith background, the history of how our nation’s founders reached conclusion that resisting tyranny can be reconciled with passages about respecting governing authorities.
Michael Bauman II
Michael Bauman II, age 39, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at his home in Cassville. Michael, son of Michael and Samantha (Hamett) Bauman was born on November 27, 1984, in Sacramento, California.
Carroll Jean Miller
Carroll Jean Miller, 81, of Rocky Comfort, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. She was born December 5, 1942, in Rocky Comfort, Mo., the daughter of Marcell and Lorene (Woods) Long, who preceded her in death.
Dixie Ann (Crow) Fox
Dixie Ann (Crow) Fox, 61, of Eureka Springs, Ark., passed away on June 28, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo., with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 7, 1963, in Berryville, Ark.
Rozella Mae “Rose” Campbell
Rozella Mae “Rose” Campbell, 95, of Strafford, Mo. passed away on June 25, 2024.
$23K grant aids Life Change efforts
Life Change of SWMO in Cassville recently received a significant monetary boost to its efforts in the area, a $23,000 check from Mercy Health Foundation. Derek Cornelius, Life Change director, said the donation, which represents more than a third of Life Change’s annual budget, will be put to use across the array of the organization’s offerings, including child care and the new mechanics and low-cost vehicle program.
