Stories from Wednesday, August 17, 2016

California at Monett Cassville at Lamar Mountain Grove at Aurora Lighthouse Christian at East Newton Salem at McDonald County Mt. Vernon at Reeds Spring Pierce City at Diamond Seneca at Nevada 1. Lamar, 8-0 2. Carl Junction, 7-1 3. Monett, 6-2 4. Aurora, 4-4...

I got a wake-up call at this year's Hillbilly Golf Tournament, when the event awarded a 50th anniversary recognition plaque to the Cassville Golf Course on the anniversary of the course. At the end of the presentation, I realized I was the lone living member of the original board of directors. However, that's not the focus of this column, but to add a bit of nostalgia to what really happened in the initial phases of the project...

Like many Americans, once every four years, eyes are glued to the Olympic games as people everywhere unite behind the athletes who proudly wear the Red, White and Blue. For most, the only connection to the athletes is the living in the same country. This year, however, Cassville has a bit closer connection...

The dreary weather in Sparta, Ill., did not hamper the spirits of the Southwest trap team at the World Shooting Complex in the AIM Grand American Championships. Although the team did not bring home any hardware from the tournament this year, there were several good individual scores put up in unusually wet conditions, according to Coach Mike Vining...

It only seems like yesterday that Lance Parnell, Cassville football coach, spoke to his team about offseason goals. Part of that conversation between the coach and his team centered around the unit becoming stronger physically and mentally in order to achieve lofty goals...

Michael S. Vzlik, Shell Knob, failure to obey traffic control devices, $50.50 fine Melissa R. Carter, Exeter, receive stolen property, $150.50 fine Mitchell E. Davidson, Cassville, failure to register vehicle, $300 fine Devin K. Jackson, Cassville, no insurance, $150.50 fine...

Jason Wayne Rayburn, Cassville, failure to register motor vehicle, $30.50 fine Joseph Lee Roden, possession of marijuana, $300 fine plus court costs Nicole D. Stringer-Hunter, Cassville, failure to wear seat belt, $10 fine Randy Lee Walker, Kirksville, failure to pay child support, two years unsupervised probation, plus pay support per agreement...

Hena is the Haven of the Ozarks' Pet of the Week.

Now that Jim Hoover's special event artwork has left the building, which was on display for viewers during July, "mini art" from around the world has arrived including postcards from over 20 countries, 10 states, and 13 second-graders from Shell Knob. Over 100 postcards were displayed from 5 to 8 p.m. during the group's Open Reception event Aug. 5. This year's theme is, "Weather," and the postcards shown are from Canada, Austria, and Russia...

The Melba Eakin Memorial Garden dedication was held at Central Crossing Senior Center in Shell Knob July 12, with a crowd of over 100 in attendance.

The Burbridge Family held its seventh bi-annual family reunion in July at Fairview Church in Shell Knob. At the event, 76 family members enjoyed a slide-show, door prizes, and a catered dinner provided by Zanetta Campbell and Karlton Burbridge. The following family members were in attendance:...

The 32nd annual Hillbilly Industrial Golf tournament was held Aug. 4 and 5 at the Cassville Golf Club.

Rodney Hughes celebrated his retirement from Regal Beloit May 18. Debbie Chappell celebrated her retirement from Regal Beloit April 14.

Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) classes, offered through Crowder College, are set to begin in Cassville, Monett and Seligman. Classes include instruction for the following areas: academic skills including math, language, social studies, science, and reading; high school equivalency prep, college placement prep; WorkKeys prep for the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC); ASVAB prep; college and career transitions...

Janice Varner, Barry County collector, will host the annual Barry County land tax sale on Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. at the courthouse in Cassville. Anyone interested in purchasing delinquent properties at the land sale needs to come into the collector's office prior to 10 a.m. ...

Ten new teachers will be joining the staff at the Cassville school district for the 2016-2017 school year, and two are Cassville graduates.

YMCA day camp members and parents enjoyed a picnic consisting of burgers, hot dogs and side dishes at Roaring River State Park.

Three siblings get in some of the last water play of what has been one very hot, humid summer at the popular splash pad in Seligman.

Shoppers checked out items for sale at a fundraiser event for Ridge Top Bible Camp of Ridgley Friday, in the parking lot of Tractor Supply, which featured bargains, a carnival with pony rides and delicious kettle corn.

Crowder College and Missouri State University recently made official a partnership that will allow students to pursue bachelor degrees while remaining on a Crowder campus, including Cassville's. According to a press release provided by the Neosho Crowder campus Office of Public Information, Crowder students may pursue the following bachelor degrees through MSU on certain Crowder campuses...

First Baptist Church of Cassville will be hosting an event featuring two performers, Lulu Roman from the long-running television hit series "Hee Haw," and The Texans. The event will take place Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Roman was the most-requested female cast member of "Hee Haw," which ran from 1969 to 1993, and was best known for her humor, but drug addiction nearly derailed her life and career. ...

Three people were injured Monday in a wreck at 5:45 p.m. on Highway W, three miles southwest of Wheaton. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Joanna Bell, 28, of Wheaton, was driving a 2006 Pontiac G6 northbound when her vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a fence and an embankment...

Melissa Hayslip, elementary teacher and Title I coordinator at Wheaton Elementary School, was recently named co-Southwest Regional Teacher of the Year for Missouri from a field of 12 finalists. As a Regional Teacher of the Year, Hayslip will have the opportunity to compete for Missouri Teacher of the Year for 2016-2017, which will be announced in August, and the winner honored at a ceremony in Jefferson City in October 2016. ...

The Purdy Police Department will soon add two body cameras and a taser to its arsenal. Purdy Police Chief Jackie Lowe asked the city council to consider purchasing two of the Action cameras from the Taser Company. Having reviewed several brands, Lowe said Taser seemed to offer the best brand...

A 2012 Cassville High School graduate now serving in the U.S. Navy participated in the world's largest international maritime warfare exercise, the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), which took place during the month of July off the coast of Hawaii...

A steady stream of customers walked in and out of the new Harps Food Store in Seligman Wednesday after the store opened it's doors to the public that morning at 10 a.m. "It's been a constant stream of [customers]," said Store Manager Siobhan Taylor, who said the opening, and the days leading up to it, have gone exceptionally well. "Customer and community support has been great."...

Age: 30 Political Party: Republican Current Occupation: Cattle/Crop Farmer Education: Crowder College Neosho, Missouri State University I am proud to call Southern Barry County my home and consider myself lucky and blessed to live here. I understand that every decision made as a commissioner should have the best interests of both current residents and future generations. ...

Age: 56 Political Party: Democratic Current Occupation: Convenience Store Owner Past Experience: Business Owner; Southern Commissioner past 8 years Education: Graduate of Southwest R-5 School, 1978 Barry County has always been my home. My position as Southern Commissioner is to make sure each decision made is in the best interest of Barry County residents...

Two Shell Knob residents have been charged with multiple drug-related crimes after a search by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Thursday turned up eight marijuana plants. Timothy Wiott, 48, of Shell Knob, is charged with manufacturing a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and endangering the welfare of a child. Sandra Barton, 49, also of Shell Knob, is charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance...

There's just something fun about casting a line out into a river and the challenge of catching something on the end of it, and on Saturday, children of all ages will get to do just that, as they can fish all day for free at Kids' Fishing Day at Roaring River State Park...

mp sparks creativity, enriches children A brand new camp experience came to Cassville this summer -- Camp SPARK. Sports and Arts for Kids, sparked by the ideas of staff members at First Baptist Church of Cassville, the camp was created to give local children the opportunity to create their own camp experience in the areas of sports, industrial arts, performing arts and creative arts, while still offering elements of traditional vacation Bible school...