Stories from Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Mike Olen Adcock, 66, of Cape Fair, passed away Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, at his home. He was born Oct. 29, 1951, in Port Hueneme, Calif., to Fletcher and Tina (Trask) Adcock. On May 5, 1984, he was united in marriage to Vicki Garrison, who survives. Survivors include: one son, Michael Adcock, who lives in Okmulgee, Okla., with his wife, Amanda Hollands; three grandchildren; one brother, Jim Adcock of Dewey Arizona; and four sisters: Sharon McSorley of Lake Placid Fla.; Connie Hill of Fort Pierce, Fla.; Debbie Allen and Lori Borron of Coffeyville, Kan.. ...

Annelene Buettner, 88 of Shell Knob, passed away Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in her home. She was born May 12, 1930, in Walle, Germany, the daughter of Peter Friedrich Bergfleth and Marianne (Kock) Bergfleth. Visit www.fohnfuneralhome.com for online obituaries, guestbook and private condolences...

Helen Lois Drollinger, 89, of Cassville, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at Cassville Health and Rehabilitation. She was born Dec. 4, 1928, in Winona, Kan., the daughter of Homer Gee and Mary (Ward) Gee. On Dec. 4, 1949, she was united in marriage to Claude Edmond Whaley, later she married Ron Goodman, and Billy Drollinger, who all preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Thomas Whaley and two grandsons, Jason and Shawn Youngblood...

Richard Dean Peterson, 85, of Shell Knob, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at his home. He was born Jan. 12, 1933, in Omaha, Neb., the son of Keith and Ruth (Matson) Peterson. He married Dolores Swift and later married Helen Kirlin Allen. They both preceded him in death. Others preceding him in death were his parents; a daughter, her husband and their daughter, Lorna, Jerry and Sarah Thompson and a brother, Jerry Peterson...

Nina Ruth Fohn, daughter of George R. and Lola A. Gann Forgey, was born Nov. 6, 1929, near Sparta. She departed this life Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in her home, in Lebanon, at the age of 88. On Oct. 11, 1947, she was united in marriage to Dale Fohn...

Evelyn Lavon Stone, 89, of Exeter, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at her home. She was born April 8, 1929, in Washburn, the daughter of Fredrick Harmon Daniels and Myrtle Marie (Watson) Daniels. She was united in marriage to Johnnie Stone on June 16, 1972, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two sisters; twin Elaine Cargile and Pauline Sisco, and one brother Bob Daniels...

Irene “Marie” Vanzandt, 86, of Washburn, passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at her home. She was born Dec. 12, 1931, in Washburn. On March 10, 1948, in Exeter, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Vanzandt, who preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 1985. Also preceding her in death were one daughter, Linda Vanzandt and her mother, Helen (Henry) Houston...

Mary Suzanne “Suzie” Wallace, 65, of Fairview, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin. She was born July 26, 1953, in Monett, the daughter of Tom and Mary (Frazier) Mitchell. On Nov. 22, 1969, she was united in marriage to James “Jim” Wallace, who survives. ...

Security Bank of Southwest Missouri recently donated $500 to the Exeter girls basketball team for the purchase of athletic gear. 

Roper Wiseman, 7, of Cassville, bagged his first deer, a 10-point buck, on his first shot of his first hunt recently.

Cassville Debate competed recently at Nevada.

The October Cassville Middle School Students of the Month, sponsored by Willis Insurance, have been announced.

The Southwest Center and Missouri Southern State University will be hosting the 21st Annual Celebration of Schools on Tuesday at 6 p.m. The Celebration will be held at the Leggett and Platt Athletic Center located on the MSSU campus and will feature the achievement of 42 area consortium school districts. In attendance will be state and federal legislators, district administrators, teachers, school board members and community members...

Students of the month were named at Cassville elementary.

The following is a Q&A with Heather Windes, a Southwest FFA member participating in a supervised agricultural experience project. Q: Explain in your words what an SAE project is and what this means to you. A: An SAE project is a supervised agricultural experience, that consists of planned activities conducted by students outside of class time using agricultural knowledge and skills...

On Oct. 11, the Cassville Fire Protection District visited Cassville Schools to show students the importance of their job and discuss fire safety tips with them.

Anyone with mobility issues may vote absentee at the Barry County Clerk’s Office on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Absentee voting in person continues through Monday at the Clerk’s Office in Cassville, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Voters must present one form of ID to vote, like a driver’s license of voter registration card...

They may be seen around town, but people may not know these brothers have seen some serious action in their younger years. Earl and Robert E. Lea are two of the original Charter members still active in the VFW Memorial Post 2203. Eldest brother Earl Lea joined the Marine Corps in 1943. ...

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, families, individuals and churches are expressing their gratitude by giving back. Residents are filling shoeboxes with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items to send to children in need around the world. For many of these children, it will be the first gift they have ever received...

As it has done in years past, the Central Crossing Senior Center is going to celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 8 by offering a special lunch at no cost to the veterans as a way of saying, "thank you" and a way of showing gratitude to area veterans.    Veterans need not show proof of service; just come on in and enjoy a meal. ...

One indicator of an improved economy is when people spend more of their income on what is known as “discretionary spending.” One of those areas, is Bingo. That is good news indeed for not just Shell Knob’s VFW Memorial Post 2203, which receives most of its funding through Bingo proceeds, but good news for the charities the Post supports when those proceeds increase. ...

A Christmas Shopping Extravaganza will be held on Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, located at 210 W. 18th St. in Cassville. More than 20 different direct sales and hand-craft vendors will be attending, and more are being added each day. ...

Grandma Mattie Blair bought hot dogs for her grandchildren, Christian Renfrew and Corbin Stover, before the costume contest at the Wheaton Historical Fall Festival on Saturday.

Doctor Connor Madsen, 3, of Cassville, enjoyed high jumps in the bounce house available Sunday at the United Methodist Church annual trunk or treat event.

Taylor Weaver had a blue disco ball backdrop for effect as she sang “Meditation” by Doris Day Saturday night at The Show, held in the Cassville Event Center.

Karen Shipp, left, of Springdale, Ark., gets a cup of chili from Sharra Westlin while Vanessa Ramos, center, serves up another patron.

In the northeast corner of the square in front of the Barry County Courthouse, there stands a plaque that describes the Secession Convention held in Cassville from Oct. 29 to Nov. 7, 1861. Barry County was officially formed in 1835, encompassing the entire Southwest corner of the state. Eventually, several counties were formed out of Barry County, including, Newton, McDonald, Lawerence, Stone, Jasper and Dade. Cassville became the county seat in 1844, and the city was named after Lewis Cass...

For at least two more times, the McDowell Gold Jubilee will offer live music performances at the historic McDowell school, east of Purdy. The longest running live music event in the area, the Gold Jubilee is open to players and singers, offering time slots until the evening is full. The hallmark of the event has been live gospel, bluegrass, folk and regional music...

Shell Knob in the Spotlight (SKITS) has selected its cast and is preparing for its fall play, “Murder’s in the Heir.” The play will be 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. Barb Van Dusen, president of SKITS said the fun comedy includes audience participation, so people should come prepared to laugh...

The Washburn Fire Department is made up of volunteers who cover a large area for fire protection. This weekend, it is trying to raise money to fund its equipment needs. Judy Brooks, treasurer for the Washburn Fire Department, said the festivities begin at 4 p.m. on Nov. 3, and the event will be hosted inside of the Washburn Elementary School cafeteria. Meal prices are $7 for adults and $5 for children 10-and-under...

The Wheaton school district has made a play for a new and improved fence for the softball fence. Lance Massey, Wheaton school district superintendent, said the softball fence blew over back in June, after the summer ball program was finished using the fields...

After reviewing the circulation statistics for the last several months, Gina Milburn, director of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library, recommended the Pierce City Branch open an additional day of the week on Thursdays. The move would align the branch to the recent addition of Thursdays at the Shell Knob Branch...

Southwest schools has received a donation for vision and hearing services, without which could potentially hinder students learning. Tosha Tilford, Southwest school superintendent said she reached out to Jeff Neil at Arvest Bank in Pea Ridge, Ark., on Aug. 27 in an email...

A Washburn woman has been charged with possession of a controlled substance after she was allegedly found with methamphetamine following a pursuit on Oct. 23. According to a probable cause statement filed by Deputy Kayla Strahley, with the Barry County Sheriff’s Office, there was a short pursuit on Highway 90 in Washburn where Rachel Rose, 33, of Washburn was a passenger...

After two consecutive months of gains in sales tax revenue compared to a year ago, a predictable slacking of momentum finally arrived in October, sending receipts down by 10 percent overall but leaving four municipal recipients showing gains. Barry County's two .5 percent sales taxes each produced more than $166,557, each down by more than $11,900. Each of those two taxes has yielded around $1,820,000 in 2018, up by more than $60,000 over a year ago...

A 144-year-old jail cell that was manufactured in St. Louis in 1874, and built into the third floor of the courthouse in 1885, recently found is resting place at the Barry County Museum. The iron cell measures approximately 12 square feet and 7 feet tall, and it weighs approximately 10,000 pounds...

There will be three medical marijuana initiatives on the November ballot for voters to weigh in on — Amendment 2, Amendment 3 and Proposition C — and local Pharmacist Logan Whitley, part owner of Whitley’s Pharmacy, said voters should vote no on all three initiatives until there is more research done on the issue...

Halloween is the time for the spookiest of things, but as people get older, they sometimes realize those scariest moments are actually quite laughable. People always tell spooky stories around this time of year, and here is a list of stories from the community that just might make someone laugh in the face of horror...

No. 4 Carl Junction at No. 1 Webb City No. 3 Marshfield at No. 2 Neosho No. 5 Helias Catholic at No. 1 Camdenton No. 3 Rolla at No. 2 St. Francis Borgia No. 4 Seneca at No. 1 Cassville No. 3. Mt. Vernon at No. 2 Reeds Spring No. 4 Eldon at No. 1 Springfield Catholic...

While the volleyball season has ended, the season for honors and awards has started. Wheaton led the way with Player of the Year Hallie Mitchell. Tori Goostree also landed on the First Team for the Lady Bulldogs. Rachel Lacey was named to the Second Team, and Alyia Prewitt earned Honorable Mention status for Wheaton...

The final whistle sounded on the Cassville soccer season on Oct. 23 with a 3-0 loss to Monett in the district semifinal. The Wildcats finished 6-16 overall and 0-7 in the Big 8 Conference, but sometimes, numbers can be deceiving. Cassville lost 8 of its 16 games by one goal...

“Country roads, take me home, to the place I belong. West Virginia, mountain mama, Take me home, country roads.” To many, these lyrics are just part of a classic John Denver song, but to Cassville football players, they mean a bit more. After every win, which is all 10 games this season for the Wildcats, players cram into the locker room and belt out the song in victory...

In the Big 8 Conference, beating any team once has its difficulties. Given the current playoff structure, it is not that uncommon that teams play in the regular season, then turn around and meet in the playoffs. Such is the case for Cassville (10-0) and Seneca (5-5)...

Dear editor, When organizations like the Lions or VFW hold Bingo games, they need workers. On Nov. 6 we will be able to vote for Amendment 4 to the Missouri Constitution, which will reduce the waiting time of a member to work Bingo from two years to six months. It also removes advertising restrictions deemed unconstitutional. Please support by voting yes for Amendment 4...

Here we are having arrived at the end of the 10th month of the year, and it’s tonight the Goblins, Haints and Taints will be around in the observance of Halloween. Actually, it won’t be anything like it once was in these parts when in years past even the adults got into the act with some pretty extensive efforts to become part of the costume event with many of them very successful in disguising their true identity...