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Year in Photos — Cassville XC
Cassville’s Tori Mitchell pushes to the finish line in the Cassville High School Cross Country Invitational last year, taking 10th place in 22:37.36. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville- democrat.com
Kyle Troutman: Off the ground
The beginning of July is a time of peak patriotism in the United States, but as surely as you can count on the flood of Red, White and Blue, you can also count on another thing — complaints. Ordinances regarding fireworks within city limits vary as much as the arguments for and against the pyrotechnics.
Through the Years, July 12
30 YEARS AGO: This finale of the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce fireworks display over Table Rock Lake Sunday evening lit the whole area. The Central Crossing Bridge is at the lower portion of the photo. Lights on the water are either from boat docks or boats that were in the area carrying spectators. The fantastic display, well executed, drew horn blowing approval from the vessels and shouts of applause from watchers on shore. While boat numbers were thought to be down this year, observers said spectator numbers completely choked traffic in the area for about 45 minutes after the display. Highway Patrol and Barry County sheriff’s department officers were at intersections for control purposes.
Cassville can compute
A new course offering is coming to Cassville High School in the fall, one that can offer college credit and a pathway to one of the fastest-growing careers in the country — computer science. Jake Forste, who has moved from middle school computer science to the high school, will lead the four-course program, offering a semester-long intro for freshmen, a CS 1 class and two AP courses, CS A and CS P.
Year in Photos — Barry County volleyball
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2022-2023 athletics seasons. — KT Wheaton’s Nevaeh Crandall puts a ball over the net during a Southwest Volleyfest game last season.
Year in Photos — Barry County XC
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2022-2023 athletics seasons. — KT .
Ricky Lynn Sinclair
Ricky Lynn Sinclair, 60 of Rogers passed away July 5, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. He was born November 10, 1962, in Cassville, Missouri, the son of Richard and Mary Deans Sinclair. Ricky had a very successful career in Enterprise Corporate Security working for several tech giants. A few of the things that Rick loved to do were cycling, workouts, exercising, and spending time with family and friends at the lake or at poolside. As a parting gift to those he left behind, Rick’ wishes to be an organ donor were realized and there are many recipients who will have a second chance or a better life now.
William “Ty” Tyron Gregory Brown
William “Ty” Tyron Gregory Brown, 59, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, at Joplin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Joplin, Mo.
Howard Lee “Howie” Wallace
Howard Lee “Howie” Wallace, 91, of Holiday Island, Ark. passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at his home.
Faye Willis Parker
Faye Willis Parker passed away July 3rd, 2023. She was born in Wheaton, Mo.
