Stories from Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Frances Sue Casner, 82, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at Oak Pointe of Monett. She was born Jan. 5, 1936, in Cassville, the daughter of Aubrey and Virgie (Edie) Pilant. On June 7, 1955, in Cassville, she was united in marriage to LeRoy Steven Casner who preceded her in death.  Also preceding her in death were her parents; a baby brother, Billie Gene Pilant; and a brother, Harold “Bud” Pilant...

Marvin Clayton, 75, of Purdy, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018. He was born on March 17, 1943, son of Loyd and Rosie (Childress) Clayton, at Purdy. He was a lifelong resident of Purdy where he raised cattle. He was united in marriage to Loretta Boyd; she preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 2007...

David Max Long, 77, of, Butterfield, passed away Sept. 19, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. He was born on Feb. 1, 1941, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Charles Bernola and Zuma Kathryn (Weatherly) Long. On Oct. 11, 1963, he was united in marriage to Phyllis E. Byrd. They divorced in 1989. He farmed, raised cattle, and was a truck driver for Tyson Foods, from which he retired...

Lois Marie Mounce, 90, of Cassville, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, at Aurora Nursing Center in Aurora. She was born June 30, 1928, in Grandview, Ark., the daughter of Houston and Cloe M. (Rhoden) Cloud. On June 14, 1947, she was united in marriage to Paul J. Mounce, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents and two sisters...

Margaret Amanda Peak, 90, of Cassville, passed away Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, at her home. She was born Feb. 16, 1928, in Keosauqua, Iowa, the daughter of Clyde Wesley and Edna Mae (Krider) Johnson. On Feb. 3, 1950, at the Methodist Church in Ft. Madison, Iowa, she was united in marriage to Richard L. Peak who preceded her in death on April 11, 2003. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one brother; and three sisters...

William “Bill” Franklin Roller, 80, of Wheaton, passed away at his home on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. He was born on July 31, 1938, in Neosho, son of Frank and Alma (Taylor) Roller. On July 4, 1955, he was united in marriage to Leta Faye Bertalotto in Stella, and she preceded him in death on April 16, 2005...

Years ago, the opening of school, and the arrival of the fall season and cooler weather, served to be a much enjoyable time for Cassville’s residents of the northeast part of town. Those were the days went the high school drum and bugle corps was very active and represented the community throughout the region...

It was all about the defense Monday night for the JV Cassville Wildcats. The defense put up three scores off of interceptions returned for touchdowns and had a blocked punt in a winning effort over the East Newton JV. Cassville would get on the board four times in the first quarter, with touchdown runs by Killian Barbee and Colton Messbarger, and interceptions returned by Jacob Olbertz and Michael Hunter, making the score 29-0 after the first...

West East Springfield Logan- Aurora at Springfield Catholic McDonald County at Cassville Seneca at Monett East Newton at Lamar Logan Rogersville at Mt. Vernon Nevada at Marshfield Reeds Spring at Hollister Pierce City at Marionville Mt. Vernon at Aurora, 0-28...

Friday nights in the fall have almost always been sacred in southwest Missouri. Fans pile into stadiums to cheer for their teams under the lights around the state. However, that experience, especially in the larger cities, is becoming more difficult...

Sept. 1, 2017, was not a remarkable day for Cassville quarterback Shannon Haney. Nursing a minor injury, Haney was forced to the sideline and watched as his teammates, led by backup quarterback Deven Bates, defeated East Newton, 45-7. This year, Haney made good on having to ride the pine a year ago...

In the animal kingdom, elephants are often regarded as the species with a long memory. It could be said the Cassville coaching staff could carry that trait of memory recall, as well. In his post game speech to the No. 5 Wildcats football team (5-0) following a 47-0 win over East Newton, Lance Parnell brought up the fact they need to refocus because McDonald County was coming to town...

The Flexibility and Balance classes at Central Crossing Senior Center continue to bring in crowds of people interested in improving their fitness and balance while at the same time having some fun.

The Cassville Cruisers Car Club presented Ralph and Vicky Lemme, from Holiday Island, Ark., the “Eddie Award” at the September cruise-in.

The cast of SKITS (Shell Knob in the Spotlight) has been selected and is rehearsing for their fall play. The play, “Murder’s in the Heir,” is Nov. 9 and 10 at 6:30 p.m., and Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at Central Community United Methodist Church in Shell Knob...

Meet Cleatus, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

For the 14th consecutive year, Security Bank of Southwest Missouri has sponsored the Cassville Mighty Might football program with the purchase of the game jerseys for each participant in the program.

Cassville High School will host a Homecoming Parade on Friday starting at 1:30 p.m. The route will begin at 6th and Main streets, traveling north to the high school. The public may view the parade from Main Street between 6th and 14th streets. The parade will be canceled if weather is inclement...

Susan Moller demonstrated how corn was shelled, and ground down to make corn meal for cooking during the pioneer-era, on Saturday for Frontier Days.

Bringing physical “lunch money” to school is a thing of the past with the new online bill program offered at Cassville schools called the “store.” The store is accessible on the schools homepage, www.cassville.k12.mo.us. Richard Asbill, Cassville school district superintendent, said parents will no longer have to send cash or check with their children to pay bills, if they so choose...

The city of Cassville has annexed the Cassville Municipal Airport into city limits, which will allow the Cassville Police Department to respond to any calls there. “Last month, they adopted some basic operating regulations for the airport and put them in our ordinance book,” said David Brock, Cassville public works director. “Now, there is no question, and it is not just that the city owns the airport, it is actually in the city limits.”...

A Galena man is being held in the Barry County jail after being charged with possession meth in Lawrence County and allegedly aiding a prisoner’s attempted escape in Barry County. Michael Davis, 38, of Galena, was arrested on Sept. 19 is being held on a bond of $121,005 spanning multiple cases, including two theft cases where he failed to appear...

Due to this summer's drought, several presenters at the annual Field Day, held at the University of Missouri's Southwest Research Center, spoke about maximizing preservation of water of the farm, alternative forages and what to do when facing a dry season...

Cattle producers received a briefing on the University of Missouri's steer feedout program and the value of using genetic studies during the annual Field Day program, held on Sept. 13 at the Southwest Research Center near Mt. Vernon. Eldon Cole, Extension livestock specialist, reviewed findings on the feedout program since its inception in 1981, covering 362 herds, 7,298 head of cattle from five states. ...

In its second year of existence, Kinder Academy at Eunice Thomas Elementary School is offering something new, a full-fledged school lunch. According to Catherine Weaver, Eunice Thomas Elementary School principal, there are about 80 students in the pre-school program. The classes are separated into two sessions, morning and afternoon. The first lunch starts after the first session is over, and the second is held before the second session starts...

After an unusually strong August showing, prospects for sales tax revenues in September were doubtful after receipts for what had been the biggest month of the year dropped in both 2016 and 2017. However, the strong economy registered another surprise in a 10 percent jump in sale tax income to bi-county cities and counties this month, led by Monett...

Joel Topham officially started his position, as the manager at Roaring River State Park on Sept. 4, and he is settling into a new home with his wife of 23 years. Topham, was the grounds and orchard manager for Arbor Day Farm, in Nebraska City, Neb., for two-and-a-half years. He was a forester for a contractor that works with electric companies to help them with line clearance. Topham was also a forest inventory analyst for the Forestry Service for four years...

The city of Cassville’s territory has grown, as multiple local highways and county roads have now been annexed into the city limits. According to David Brock, Cassville public works director, the state highways will remain under control of MoDOT for maintenance, and the only difference by annexing would be if MoDOT got a development request for a new driveway for a business. MoDOT would then work with the city of Cassville for the development plans...

Two suspects are being sought in Purdy for allegedly vandalizing several buildings in the city, including school and church property that could bring felony charges. Jackie Lowe, Purdy police chief, said the events occurred at about 12:30 a.m. Monday, according to surveillance footage time stamps from cameras at First Baptist Church and the Genesis Building...