Timothy Tschram
Through the Years
50 years ago June 7, 1972 Four members of Cassville Future Farmers of America and their advisor John Ferguson will be going to our nation’s capitol this month to attend the FFA Leadership Conference. Members going are Mike Purdom, Max Henbest, Lynn Moore and Donald Cupps.
Free Fishing Weekend on June 11-12
Free Fishing Days are coming in June. Roaring River State Park invites anglers of all ages and skill levels to come out and wet a line.
Lady Wildcats continue building
The Cassville girls soccer team nearly doubled its win total from the 2021 season, but a firstround district exit left the Lady Wildcats at 9 wins. Jake Forste, Cassville soccer coach, said the mantra of the season was team-wide improvement, and that occurred.
Bob Mitchell: Washboards, wringers were once Monday chores
Back in the days of washboards and wringer washers Monday washdays were not as quick or convenient as they are today, with computer-driven appliances such as the washers and dryers on the market these days.
News briefs
TroutFest on Saturday TroutFest is a community fair celebrating the relationship between the community of Cassville and Roaring River State Park. The fair, held at the Cassville Aquatic Center, kicks off the day at 7 a.m., Saturday with two races, the Trout Trot 5K and the Minnow Mile.
Superintendent’s corner: Summer projects planned
We closed out the 2021-2022 school year on Thursday, May 19. It’s hard to believe this school year has already ended.
Cassville’s NFIP offer lost in red tape
The city of Cassville had an opportunity over the past year to possibly join the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) without retrofitting buildings or making major changes to Main Street — but the moment has passed.
March food service report released
The Health Department divides food service code violations into two categories; Priority and Core items. Priority items are more likely than other violations to contribute to food contamination, or illness and/or injury.
MONA JOY LOVE
Mona Joy Love, 94, of Rocky Comfort, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at her home. She was born Sept.
Chamber hosts ribbon cuttings for area businesses
Brett Rapien and Trish Rapien, owners of The Barn at Bear Ridge in Cassville, marked the opening of the general purpose venue with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce. Attending the event were Bob Boelsen, Phyllis Boelsen, Briggs Huddleston, Bryce Huddleston, Paige Huddleston, Marilyn Rapien and Jim Rapien. Contributed photo
