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.
KAA camp hosts youth in Golden

Kids Across America (KAA) recently held a summer camp in Golden, partnering with Prison Fellowship to host a five-day camp experience for children of incarcerated parents. KAA, a Christian sports camp located on 240 acres on Table Rock Lake, features three camps and a leadership development program for youth, ages 10-19.
News Briefs, July 3
The Barry County Democratic Committee will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, July 9th at 6pm at the Cassville Branch Library, located at 301 W. 17th St.
Tale as old as time told in Cassville

Townsfolk celebrate Gaston, front, played by Carson Burt, in the Cassville Arts Council production of “Beauty and the Beast.”
McGuire suspends sheriff campaign
Mike McGuire, Cassville police officer and Republican candidate for Barry County sheriff in the Aug. 6 Primary, has suspended his campaign.



