News Staff
Beat the heat on the gridiron
The Cassville football team is working this summer on the skills needed to beat opposing teams, all the while having to beat another opponent — the heat. Clay Weldy, Cassville football coach, said staying hydrated and healthy is the name of that game during July’s triple-digit heat wave.
Party people celebrate in Purdy
Father Jose Venegas helps one-year-old Sophia Venegas of Cassville on a pony ride in the city park during the Purdy Festival. Mike Gervais/mgervais@cherryroad.com .
Hare leaps to real estate loan office
Security Bank of Southwest Missouri announces the promotion of Christie Hare to real estate loan officer. Christie has 27 years of banking experience with Security Bank. She is a graduate of Cassville High School and has spent her entire banking career with Security Bank. “We are excited to see Christie move into a lending role with the bank,” said Jon Horner, President of Security Bank. “Christie’s vast experience in the loan department and working with our wonderful customers make her a perfect fit as a real estate lender.” Vicky Abraham/vabraham@cherryroad.com
Kyle Troutman: A look out and a look in
An exciting and adventurous look outward this week was tempered with news that should force us to look inward just as hard. On Monday, NASA released the first photo from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the deepest infrared image of the universe ever.
Year in photos: Cassville wrestling
Editor’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from every local team photographed in the 2021-2022 athletics season. — KT .
Bob Mitchell: Riding posse 60 years ago served area well
It’s difficult to believe that one of the best representatives of Cassville and Barry County was operating nearly 60 years ago. The Barry County Sheriff’s Posse, which lasted through three sheriffs and covered 18 years, was one of the best diplomats for this area that ever existed. Unfortunately, changes in lifestyle and interests of individuals and groups permitted the Posse to fade out of the picture.
Cassville receivers dialing in
The Cassville football team struggled from injures at the receiver position in the 2021 season, and Coach Clay Weldy is hoping those challenges were left behind. This year, the Wildcats return a fair amount of experience, and some new faces are working on the wings, as well.
New baseball club sprouts in Cassville
A new baseball club is being formed in the area, aiming to bring success to the diamond in the same way the Mighty Mites and Wildcat Takedown Club have done for their respective sports. Shawn Trent and Dylan Klewer, along with other coaches and volunteers, are founding the Cassville Baseball Club for ages 9U-13U, with tryouts set for Aug.
Through the years, July 20
50 years ago July 26, 1972 The Cassville R-4 School District board of directions met Monday night and adopted their 1972-73 budget, which called for expenditures of $1,007.631. Johnnie Saunders was elected president of the Southwest Saddle Club at Washburn, organized last Friday.
BOBBY RAY HAYES
Bobby Ray Hayes, 83, of Cassville, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. He was born Sept.
