Kyle Troutman
Kyle Troutman: A worthy and colorful cause
Inever ceased to be amazed by the extent and variety of our local philanthropic organizations. From the Cassville Education Fund’s support of our school teachers to the Cassville Community Foundation’s support of all things Cassville and Roaring River and the Soroptimist Club’s support of local women to the Cassville Rotary Club’s support of the Cassville community — and many, many more organizations I don’t have all the space to name — there is no shortage of neighbors helping neighbors in our slice of southwest Missouri.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, May 22
Drew is a gorgeous white and grey Domestic Medium Hair cat, date of birth July, 2022. He would love to have a human of his own and a couch to curl up on. Drew is FIV positive and would love to be in a home as an only pet. The Haven is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. All Haven of the Ozarks pets are fixed, up to date on their vaccinations, and microchipped. For more information, people may email havenozarksanctuary@gmail.com, or call at 417-835-3647.
Scott Mitchell: Cannibal Christians
In nature, various species of insects and animals use their mouths as tools for both defense and offense. For example, the praying mantis not only defends itself by biting but also attacks and consumes its prey, sometimes even its own kind.
Cha Kong Yang
Cha Kong Yang, born on April 4th, 1952, in Bouana, Xiangkhouang, Laos, passed away on April 30th, 2024, in Joplin, Mo. A courageous veteran of the Vietnam War, he fought alongside American troops in Long Cheng with the support of the CIA until April 1975.
Donna Kathlyn Coffey Baker
Donna Kathlyn Coffey Baker, 89, of Springfield Mo., passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. She was born in Wheaton, Mo.
Frances “Louise” Brooks
Frances “Louise” Brooks, 94, of Cassville, Mo. passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Mo.
Clinton Douglas “Clint” McCullah
Clinton Douglas “Clint” McCullah, 43, of Cassville, Mo. died Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Gloria June “Lori” Ross
Gloria June “Lori” Ross, 70, of Shell Knob, Mo. departed from this world on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Cox Medical Center Branson in Branson, Mo.
Tedd Jay “Teddy” Selba
Tedd Jay “Teddy” Selba, 66, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away at his home on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Top bull riders in the world return to Cassville
As the annual tradition of honoring the memory of their close friend and fellow competitor continues, a collection of the top cowboys in the western sports world will make their fifth annual journey to Bill Hailey Arena in Cassville on Saturday for the Ridin’ with Mason Lowe Invitational. Mason Lowe, a Missouri native and top-ranked bull rider, passed away on Jan.
