A finale for Shell Knob’s Fire and Thunder turned into an encore presentation Monday in celebration of Independence Day. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cherryroad.com .
Eighth-grader Linda Hurd read a book to a thankful pup during a Cassville summer school trip to the Haven of the Ozarks Animal Sanctuary last week. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@ cherryroad.com.
Carissa Carey, right, 15, of Neosho, won the Grand Champion and Reserve Market Goat at the Barry County Fair on Saturday, judged by Walker Anttila, of Joliet, Mont. Helping show Carey’s goats was Peter Littlefield, of Cassville. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cherryroad.com
Joni Glidewell reaches back quickly after turning on one of the battery-operated displays on a city of Cassville module built by the Cassville fourth- and fifth-graders. The project was part of a summer school program for each grade with an adventure theme. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cherryroad.com
Lilyann Fletcher worked on her kicks with Lifeguard Landry Parnell during the Safety Around Water classes last week. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cherryroad.com .
A total of 138 Cassville seniors turned their tassels on Sunday, celebrating on the track with confetti cannons and silly string. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com Some families get more animated than others at graduations, such as the family of Kairi Berry, who brought a striking visual to the celebration.
Justus Greek, Joseph Durossette and Elijah Magee hop on one leg in the noodle traces at Sports Day at Cassville schools on Friday. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com .