MISSOURI’S BEST SMALL-TOWN WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 75¢ Five-time Gold Cup winner, Missouri Press Association, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 SMALL BUSINESSES COPE WITH CORONAVIRUS — PAGE 5 <<< CASSVILLE EARNS ALL-DISTRICT HONORS Roller and McCrackin find way onto prestigious team. — PAGE 3 CASSVILLE emocrat DAPRIL 1, 2020 | CASSVILLE-DEMOCRAT.COM WELLNESS BREAK Who: All schools in Barry and Lawrence counties COVID-19 case confirmed What: Now out of class through April 24 Why: Due to continuous COVID-19 concerns More: Meals to still be available, online resources offered for students in Barry County acquired, meaning the per- Emergency Management direc- 2 emergency COVID-19 son has not traveled to any tor, said the person was tested What: Case confirmed in Barry COVID-19 hotspots domestic Thursday at an out-of-county Schools declarations made; County or internationally. To protect testing site, and the result was social distancing, When: Test done Thursday out of the privacy of the individual received Friday afternoon. county, result given Friday and their family we will not Barry County Health More: limiting groups key No plans to issue a stay at release individually identifi- Department, as part of the dis- extend home order, nor a shelter in place BY KYLE TROUTMAN order able details. The individual is ease investigation, has noti- [email protected] quarantined at home and being fied any close contacts with The Barry County Health monitored closely by the Barry the individual. A total of eight wellness Department has reported the (coronavirus) in Barry County. County Health Department. people have been identified as first confirmed case of COVID-19 The case was community David Compton, Barry County CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

break FOOD PANTRIES STILL CURB HUNGER Classes to remain out of session through April 24 BY KYLE TROUTMAN [email protected] Due to the effects of COVID-19 (coronavirus), schools in the Barry and Lawrence county area have decided to extend their well- ness breaks through April 24. “The ongoing impact of COVID-19 in our region requires school districts to be flexible and make decisions that are in the best interest of public health,” said Richard Asbill, Cassville superintendent. “In consultation with the Barry County Health Department, Barry, Lawrence, The Cassville United Methodist Church has three different food pantry options available to the community one, which is offered on Newton, and McDonald County the fourth Friday of each month is the USDA senior box. On March 20, 117 senior boxes were given out. The next available senior school superintendents have box date is April 24. Contributed photo made a joint decision to extend the “Wellness Break” and closure of all our respective Districts will Barry, Lawrence County groups deal with crisis be extended through April 24. “Cassville R-IV understands BY JORDAN PRIVETT feels more comfortable to them.” that this is an uncertain time [email protected] FOOD SERVICES Cockrum said people have said that if for our students, families, and uring the COVID-19 (coronavirus) What: Food pantries, hot meals and food it wasn’t available that way, they would communities, but we remain pandemic, schools have closed distribution not ask for help, which means they Where: Barry and Lawerence Counties focused on protecting the safety Dtheir doors, and many businesses would not be getting the help that they Why: To help curb food insecurities during and well-being of students, staff, have cut employee hours or shifts alto- and their families need. COVID-19 outbreak “With that however, issues have and families.” gether in order to help fight the spread of the virus. come up,” he said. “As much as people Asbill said the extended As a consequence of families spending its unique delivery method. are panic buying at the stores, it has closure impacts all extra and more time at home, another pandemic is Jason Cockrum, church member, said spilled over to the pantry as well. co-curricular activities, events, on the rise — food insecurity. the give-and-take pantry is open to the “We aren’t judging people. We know practices and before or after Area schools have all put into place public and is located in a exterior cup- they are scared, but that does put the school programs. All buildings a way to feed the students during the board outside the church. next person who needs supplies at a remain closed to the public and extended wellness break, but with “This is important to us, and we heightened risk because then they have nonessential personnel. uncertain paychecks, the issue is con- don’t plan on changing that because to get out again in a more public place, Cassville will continue to pro- tinuing to rise. the biggest positive feedback we get is or they will go without.” vide meal options for children In Barry County, there are a number that people do not feel judged when The church asks that people take what- under the age of 18. of food pantries and other services for using it,” he said. “Here, no one is ever they need, but try to be considerate “We are also committed the public to utilize, like the Cassville Mill watching them and they don’t have of the rest of the community, as well. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 Street Church of Christ food pantry and to actually ask for the assistance, so it CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

DENTISTS, OPTOMETRISTS What: Suspend routine procedures Hospital prepares for coronavirus Why: COVID-19 restrictions in place Exceptions: Emergency situations only screening mammograms, Cox Monett HOSPITAL which we believe are nec- ready to handle essary to promote social PREPAREDNESS distancing, to protect our outbreak locally Where: Cox Monett Hospital patients and staff, and to Patient flow disrupted What: Is prepared to serve control the spread of the BY KYLE TROUTMAN patients in Monett amid COVID-19 pandemic virus.” at dental, eye clinics [email protected] How: Has tests on hand As far as testing, the Cox Monett Hospital for those sick enough to hospital is asking people tems and will return calls to Many dentists has been working to be require it; those who test to utilize its virtual visits emergent patients as soon prepared in the event positive to be transported evaluation system. only seeing as possible. COVID-19 (coronavirus) to Springfield “Cox Monett does have Dr. Dale Assing, a becomes more prevalent tests for coronavirus on patients for Cassville optometrist, is locally. in one place, if someone hand, but the only test- emergencies still taking patients on a As of Tuesday morn- in the Monett area test- ing done at the hospital is regular basis. ing, there were more than ed positive and needed for patients who are sick “We’re not seeing any 1,000 cases of coronavirus enough to require hospi- BY MELONIE ROBERTS hospitalization, he or she big problems,” said Lee statewide, including one in would be transported to talization,” Patton said. Cassville Democrat Assing, office manager. Barry County. “Instead, CoxHealth asks Local dentists and Cox South in Springfield “We are taking appoint- Janell Patton, commu- for care,” she said. “Even that patients in southwest optometrists are using ments as usual, and people nity relations manager, though patients would be Missouri utilize its Virtual best practices for dealing only come in one or two marketing and planning transported away from Visits (available at cox- with patients during the at a time. We are also tak- with Cox Monett, said Monett for this high lev- health.com/services/vir- COVID-19 (coronavirus) ing frequent sanitation and CoxHealth is prepared el of treatment, locally, tualvisits/) as a first line pandemic. sterilization measures for to help serve patients in patients may have noticed of defense, and they can In Cassville, Dr. Jared patient safety.” Monett, and southwest that there have been other be evaluated for free with Spears has closed to all but In Monett, Four States Missouri as a whole, changes tied to COVID-19. code COVID. If a provid- emergency cases, as has the Dental Care is no longer as concerns around “One example are er feels someone needs a Young Family and Cosmetic seeing patients unless COVID-19 grow. test based on symptoms, 7 3929200068 8 increases in visitor restric- Vol. 149, No. 11 Dentistry clinic. Both are it is an emergency case, “To centralize patients tions and postponement history and risk, they can ©2020 Cassville Democrat monitoring answering sys- CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 diagnosed with COVID-19 of elective surgeries and CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 COVERING BARRY COUNTY, MO., LIKE THE MORNING DEW SINCE 1871. Page 2 • Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Cassville Democrat

NEWS BRIEFS Seligman dances canceled The Seligman Chamber of Commerce dances at the Seligman Chamber Event Center are canceled until further notice. People may call 417-662-3612 for more information. Kindergarten, Kinder Academy screenings postponed The Cassville school district has announced screening dates for Kinder Academy and kindergarten have been postponed Alumni Banquet postponed The Cassville High School Alumni Association Alumni Banquet set for May 23 has been postponed. For more information people may contact Kay Baker at 417-847-4219. Quilt show coming to Cassville The Ozark Country Quilters 16th biennial quilt show, “O C the Quilts” has been canceled due to COVIDC-19 and the large group gathering guidelines. MEALS MUST GO ON What: Local restaurants offering curbside or delivery How long: Until threat of COVID-19 spread is reduced New protective equipment installed in the last two weeks at Cox Monett Hospital is this plexiglass window, placed in front of the admissions desk inside the north entrance. Sitting behind the patient registration desk, from left, str registration specialists Annie Dodson and Julie Lilburn. Reporting to them at right is Janet Andrews, MRI technologist. Residents can still In the entryway at rear is Rob Azelton, athletic trainer at Cox Rehab and Sports Medicine, who conducted symptom get foodie fixes screenings on patients and employees as they enter the hospital. Murray Bishoff/Cassville Democrat ahead for a favorite barbe- Eateries adjust cue sandwich, appetizers, Local health care clinics service to burgers, chicken, ribs, sea- food platters, burritos, taco accommodate salads and more. Cubs Café offers break- shift gears amidst pandemic COVID-19 fast skillets, fajitas, bur- ritos, quesadillas, steaks, occur in your county before restrictions chops, seafood and pasta Cox placing doing anything, you’re two BY MELONIE ROBERTS from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. higher emphasis weeks behind. I’m urging and 5-7 p.m., with free officials to mandate social Cassville Democrat carry-out or free delivery. Even in a time of cri- on telemedicine, distancing immediately. At Dairy Queen, the drive Suppression is key to stop- sis, Americans know how through is open to serve conservation to get most of their basic ping this. those fan favorites and icy “We’re all very worried needs met. cold sweet treats, along BY MURRAY BISHOFF During this COVID-19 about the economic impact. with drive through services Cassville Democrat My sense is if a communi- pandemic, local eateries are at Sonic and McDonald’s. Despite the COVID-19 helping out by making sure ty acts quickly, it will sup- Mocha Jo’s continues to (coronavirus) pandemic, press the curve. It’s hard people have access to their offer its tasty bistro fare professional health care favorite comfort foods. for politicians to make the and coffee specials for car- providers have been con- In Cassville, The move. In the end, we will be ry-out only. Guests can Farmer’s Daughter is closed tinuing to see patients at judged not for the actions until further notice. take a peek at the online both the CoxHealth and we take, but for the actions Roaring River menu and order ahead. Mercy clinics in Monett as we didn’t take.” Monett Family Restaurant is closed until usual, though some chang- On March 20, Linda May. Restaurant continues to es are expected in the com- offer a full menu, includ- Anstaett, volunteer coor- Fast food restaurants, ing weeks. dinator for Cox Monett including McDonald’s, ing breakfast, burgers, During a news brief- dinner plates, pasta, sand- Hospital, reached out to Pizza Hut, Subway, Sonic ing on Thursday, Steve Cox Monett Hospital volunteer Joyce Harper is preparing wiches, salads and des- hospital volunteers seeking and Taco Bell are offering Edwards, president and help creating masks for the to turn in 25 hand-sewn masks to Lynnsey Youngberg, carry out or drive through serts for carry-out only. CEO of CoxHealth, said Guests can view the online staff to use. Materials had operations facilitator in the Cox Monett Emergency service. clinics were running “at become available and those Department. Contributed photo Oriental House offers menu and call ahead. full speed.” Staffing levels Rocco’s Pizza, Mazzio’s, with resources to assemble carry-out and curbside have been normal, but were them were asked to help. delivery, as does Sunrise Little Ceasars and Domino’s likely to decline as a great- Pizza are still offering car- The hand-sewn masks Family Restaurant. er emphasis is placed on are made according to In Purdy, Adelita’s ry-out and drive through taking advantage of Cox’s a pattern approved by Mexican Restaurant is open service so people can still get their Friday night family telemedicine services. the Centers for Disease for carry-out only during “We started the telemed- regular business hours. fun meals or while staring Control, and made with at ESPN re-runs wishing icine line two weeks ago,” Oly-Fun fabric, evaluated In Monett, those who Edwards said. “We saw 500 have a hankerin’ for a for this season’s baseball by CoxHealth’s infection schedule to get underway. patients in the first day. If a prevention team as a prefer- fajita plate or some carne doctor provider is needed, asada can relax and know Lai Lai’s offers drive able option. Anstaett asked patients have a place to go.” Acambaro is open for car- through service only, volunteers to approach oth- ry-out through the drive and Happy House buffet Amanda Hedgpeth, vice er community members through window or free is closed, but the lobby president of hospital oper- with sewing resources to delivery, Mexico 2000 is open for to-go orders. ations at CoxHealth, said help in the effort. Patterns offers drive through ser- Drive through service is staff are enthusiastic about and specifics to make the vice and La Michoacana also still available. rising to the challenge of masks are available by call- A photo of what masks assembled by local volunteers The Brown Bag the pandemic. offers carry-out and meat ing Anstaett at 417-354- for Cox Monett Hospital look like. Contributed photo purchases only. Breakroom is offering up “CoxHealth employees 1404. Those wanting chicken a full menu of tasty break- are proud to serve the com- On March 25, CoxHealth Friday over fears that one of issues, reflected by pain or fried chicken, meatloaf, fast and lunch options. The munity. They’ve trained for posted on social media that the staff had been exposed swelling, are still able to see chicken fried steaks or oth- online menu is available for years to respond to some- the system’s supplies of to the virus. The test proved a doctor, he added. er southern comfort food call-in orders. Orders will thing like this. Employees personal protective equip- negative and the clinic was As for supplies, can check out the online be delivered curbside. are stepping up to the plate. ment was at a normal lev- back in full operation on Douglas said Access menu for Alice Irene’s in Prime Cut is open for Now morale is very high. el, but more were being Monday. The Cassville established a disaster sup- Marionville and order for carry-out and meat pur- Our people are excited and “aggressively ordered.” One clinic has continued to see ply warehouse after the carry-out only, or Angus chases only. proud to provide care to order of 120,000 masks patients. Joplin tornado in 2011. Saisho Hibachi and Branch in Monett, for their patients.” was due this week. Another “We’ve been like every- The clinics have been able Sushi offers take away curbside pick-up or free Patients can go to the one else, struggling to keep to draw on that inventory, service only. 400,000 were scheduled to delivery. Angus Branch is coxhealth.com/coronavirus arrive at a future date. our staff safe and in house,” as long as supplies can also offering special menus Jami Lynn’s offers a website and find the link “Factory-made masks Douglas said. “We’re doing be restocked. He indi- for carry-out service. limited menu by order for “Start a Virtual Visit” will be used by providers all we can with patients cated that Direct Relief, There is no reason to only. Menu options change to make arrangements for daily. Available from drive in clinical areas,” the post over the phone. We’re see- an international disaster pine for some juicy, smoked a telemedicine connection. barbecue when Big Baldy’s through and delivery. from Kaitlyn McConnell, ing patients in the Cassville response organization, Edwards said the stron- is open for carry-out or Romy’s and Southern media relations manager parking lot if we have to.” has provided Access with curbside pick-up. Just visit Comfort are both closed ger emphasis on telemedi- for CoxHealth. “Home- As much as possible, supplies in the past, nota- their online menu and call until further notice. cine conserved on interac- sewn masks will be given Douglas said Access has bly distributed in Monett tion with patients, and on to patients who are encour- directed patients to its tele- and Cassville after flood the use of personal protec- aged to wear a mask as they medicine service, instruct- events for cleaning up. CORRECTIONS tive equipment. move about the commu- ing access through signs “Direct Relief has been A new addition made nity. Home-sewn masks on the doors of clinics and a great partner,” Douglas The Cassville Democrat corrects factual errors in many Cox facilities has will also be used by staff over social media. Access said. promptly and courteously. If you have a correction been the addition of plexi- in select departments at has enough staff that it has Calls to Mercy Health or clarification, please email Editor Kyle Troutman at glass barriers in high traffic [email protected] CoxHealth facilities.” not turned patients away, System for this story were and contact areas, such as “What we really need depending on the options not returned. admission desks. Patients right now, more than any- and the condition of the checking in for services at thing, are factory-made patient. One pregnant CASSVILLE CASSVILLE the admissions desk at the masks from any local busi- patient in Monett devel- DEMOCRAT north entry of Cox Monett ness or industry that might oped complications last emocrat Hospital will find one of have some extras,” said week, and arrangements April 1, 2020 DCOVERING BARRY COUNTY LIKE THE MORNING DEW those new additions. Janell Patton, community were made for her to be Volume One Hundred Forty-nine Number 11 Rust Publishing MOARCASS, L.L.C. Edwards still had con- relations manager for Cox seen by one of Access’s phy- Rust publishing is family owned and operated. cerns over the public Monett. “The health care sicians in Joplin. (USPS092920) response to the pandem- “We’re doing as much in 600 Main Street - P.O. Box 486 industry — and Cox Monett (417) 847-2610 LISA CRAFT, GENERAL MANAGER ic. He admitted he initial- — are critically low on N95 Aurora and Cassville as we FAX: (417) 847-3092 KYLE TROUTMAN, EDITOR ly didn’t take word of the respirator masks. These are can,” Douglas said. Rust Publishing MOARCASS, L.L.C. coronavirus outbreak in the masks needed to pro- Another impact of the China very seriously, espe- tect our health care work- pandemic hitting Access Yearly Subscription Rate P.O. Box 486 • 600 Main Street - Cassville, MO 65625 cially because of the dis- ers.” hard, the closing of its in Barry, Lawrence, McDonald, Phone: 417-847-2610 FAX: 417-847-3092 Newton and Stone counties Email address: [email protected] tance and because China is Access Family Care, routine dental service, cut $28.75 Website: Cassville-Democrat.com a closed society. The out- which operates eight clinics off the company’s major Elsewhere break in Italy raised other from Aurora and Cassville source of cash flow. Douglas $39.00 STAFF issues, but seemed to be locally to Anderson, said Access has been forced Periodicals Postage Paid At Darlene Wierman ...... Office Manager explained by the older, Neosho, Joplin and Lamar, to lay off 80 people in the Cassville, Missouri 65625 Jared Lankford ...... Sports Editor open society there. Then has continued operations past two weeks to meet POSTMASTER: Jordan Privett ...... Reporter the move to Spain suggest- without much disrup- guidelines established Send Address Changes to Brad Stout ...... Graphic Designer ed more trouble. tion. Access spokesman by the American Dental CASSVILLE DEMOCRAT James Craig ...... AccountExecutive “The virus doesn’t care,” Steve Douglas said the Association for close con- P.O. Box 486 Marion Chrysler ...... AccountExecutive Cassville, MO 65625 Edwards said. “If you’re Aurora clinic was closed tact with patient. Those email:[email protected] Kevin Funcannon ...... Distribution Director waiting for the first case to on Thursday and part of who have emergency dental CASSVILLE PAGE 3 Sports Editor Jared Lankford emocrat 417-847-2610 D SPORTS [email protected] Wednesday, april 1, 2020

HALL OF FAME What: Has rescheduled its ‘CATS EARN ALL-DISTRICT HONORS Women’s Sports Luncheon Now: Event will be held at 11 a.m. on May 5 Where: University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center in Springfield JARED LANKFORD Missouri Hall of Fame The power postpones of positive event thinking Women’s Sports week ago Saturday we Luncheon moved to awoke to the sad news Athat legendary country May 5 in Springfield music singer Kenny Rogers had passed away. The Missouri Sports Hall The response by local radio of Fame is rescheduling the stations was what you would Women’s Sports Luncheon to 11 expect it to be. a.m. on May 5 at the University Plaza Hotel and Convention They played Rogers’ great- Center in Springfield. est hits, brought in celebrities President and Executive to talk about how they were Director Jerald Andrews inspired by the smooth crooner announced the new date recent- and discuss his impact upon ly in response to the COVID-19 the genre of music that per- (coronavirus) pandemic. meates most of the airwaves The Hall of Fame is induct- around our community. ing Springfield golfer Stephany There is no doubt that he Jackson Powell, as well as was a Goliath in the music Joplin golf contributor Sonnie industry. Rogers’ song “The Dooley along with Coach Francie Gambler” spawned a five-part McBride, and the Winona High movie franchise. School Volleyball Program, But, of all the songs that are Alma’s Santa Fe High School included in his discography, one Volleyball and Track and Field that some sports fans, especially Programs, the Logan-Rogersville baseball fans gravitated toward, Girls Cross Country Program and is titled, “The Greatest.” the Missouri State University Don Schultz wrote the piece Women’s Handball Program. and Rogers recorded and sub- The Hall of Fame also will sequently made it the first sin- bestow the President’s Award on gle released on his 1999 album Leo Henning, General Manager titled “She Rides Wild Horses.” of KOLR 10 TV. “The Greatest” tells the story Additionally, the Hall of Fame Cassville senior Carson Roller was named to the Class 4, All-District 12 basketball team. Jared of a young boy in his backyard will recognize the 2020 Wynn Lankford/[email protected] who possesses three cherished Awards recipients: Lindsey Bourne-Green (Joplin High items in his baseball bat, ball School/University of Oklahoma), and the knowledge that he is Teri Cantwell (University of the greatest hitter of all time. Missouri), Sandy Rippee- Roller, McCrackin Growing up, many of us Hammers (Hillcrest High School/ found ourselves in his same Drury University), Tina Keller shoes. We were the next Babe Montez (Carl Junction High Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Pete School/Missouri Southern State Rose or Hank Aaron. University), Kelly Richardson on prestigious team The young man then tosses (Willard High School/Evangel his ball into the air and takes University), The Russell Sisters BY JARED LANKFORD a mighty cut and comes up – Amy Russell McNew (Branson [email protected] empty. High School/Missouri State assville basketball Undeterred, he repeats the University), Cindy Russell Rear secured two spots process a second time with the (Branson High School/College Con the Class 4, All- same result. of the Ozarks) and Virginia District 12 team, which With two strikes, he makes MacKenzie Sparks (Festus recently released a list of its no excuses, he channels all his High School/Jefferson College/ top players. effort and energy into his task Southwest Baptist University). Carson Roller made the at hand. The boy tosses the For more information, people cut for the Wildcats, and ball into the air and with all may call 417-889-3100. Madry McCrackin earned a his effort and energy he could spot on the girls’ squad. muster he swings. Roller, a senior, aver- “And the ball goes up like aged 19 points per game the moon so bright Spring sports and 7 rebounds. Swings his bat with all his McCrackin, also a senior, might averaged 13.8 points per And the world’s so still as season clings game and was a district’s still can be second-best from the free And the baseball falls, and throw line at 77.6 percent. that’s strike three.” to hope The complete list is as For so many, the story of life follows: and situations ends with that MSHSAA issues Boys simple failure. Terrell Kabala, Webb City Personally, I would rath- new statement Landon Austin, Neosho er be covering games right Tanner Rogers, Webb City now. Most of us want to be at regarding play Trevon Price, Monett work and want the hysteria of BY JARED LANKFORD Isaac Hoberecht, Carl the COVID-19 (coronavirus) [email protected] Junction behind us. While schools across the state Nickhai Howard, Webb However, Mr. Rogers did are determining the best course City not end his song with the utter of action during this unprec- Mason Gammons, Neosho failure of our little hero. edented time, the Missouri Carson Roller, Cassville The young man is called to State High School Activities Mekhi Garrard, Webb City supper and as he gathers his Association (MSHSAA) office Chase Flynn, Neosho bat and ball, he is hit with a staff continues to prepare for Cade Smith, McDonald sudden realization. spring championships. County He tells himself that he is In all likelihood, any champi- District Coach of the Year: indeed the greatest hitter of all onships that do happen will have Jason Horn, Webb City time, and that is just a fact. But a very different look and feel Player of the Year: Terrell Madry McCrackin picked up All-District honors for Cassville he didn’t know that he could than those in the past. Kabala, Webb City this season. Jared Lankford/[email protected] pitch like that. Many times, fans have According to Jason West, Girls Cassville Olivia Hixson, Neosho MSHSAA communications watched as after that swing and Katie Scott, Carl Junction Rita Santillan, McDonald Kristin Penn, McDonlad miss in a game, the batter bows director, the staff continues to Kaesha George, Monett County County find possible venues and back- their head and takes a long and Shila Winder, Carl Sierra Kimbrough, Webb District Coach of the Year: slow walk of shame back to the up venues, as well as continues Junction City Brad Shorter, Carl Junction to develop multiple variations dugout. Jaydee Duda , Webb City Destiny Buerge, Carl Player of the Year: Katie In life, especially now, many CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 Madry McCrackin, Junction Scott, Carl Junction of us are facing the real pos- sibility of striking out. But we shouldn’t buy into the fact that there are no-win situations. Bullseye Let us resolve to be like this young man. We may strike out, Ozark Shooters Sports Complex was the but that by no means makes us spot for the Southwest Trap team’s first a failure. competition of the year on Feb. 16. It was We will come out of this sit- cold and very windy, making it difficult to hit uation stronger together. the targets. Even in the difficult conditions, “The Greatest” made it to Southwest had four shooters take home No. 26 on the U.S. Hot Country medals. Several team members worked hard Songs billboard, but its positive and came away with personal bests, accord- message, especially in today’s ing to coach Mike Vining. In the High School climate, makes it No. 1 in this Veterans division, Ty Howard earned first writer’s book. place. Caleb Ayer received first place and Case Jennings third place in the Junior High Jared Lankford is the sports edi- Veterans division. In the Ladies division, Lilly tor of the Cassville Democrat. He Wolf tied for first place, and after the reverse may be reached at sports@cass- scoring method was used, she came away ville-democrat.com or by calling with second place. Contributed photo 417-847-2610. Page 4 • Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Cassville Democrat COMMENTARY

STAFF VIEW Hoarding created shortages in area stores hades of a World War! Coronavirus Sconcerns have result- ed in a change in people’s buying habits, sending them to stores in record numbers to purchase items that aren’t in imme- diate need. But, rumors are out that shortages will exist on BOB MITCHELL certain items. As a result OZARK VIEWS & COMMENTS of this pandemic in this situation would result in country, grocery store bas- some serious results. kets have been piled high with immediate and future A good ending needs alike. Mid-March was an One item that appeared enjoyable period of time on my grocery list recently for Sunday activities as was toilet paper. When we joined Chuck and rounding the corner to Melva Peterson for lunch that particular aisle at at Roaring River (more the store, it was obvious about this later) and then the rumor of a shortage went to the 70th anni- was being taken seriously versary observance for throughout the crowd that Margaret and Don Beeson particular day. Reaching of Cassville. The event the toilet paper area, there attracted good gather- was only one box on the ings at the First United shelf with four packages Methodist Church in inside. Cassville. A lady in front of me Don was a classmate took a pair of rolls out of of mine in the Cassville the package and handed schools class of 1947, as them to me and then took was Louise Robbins, who the last two for herself. At was also in attendance. the same time, an older Don had a good Army person (actually younger career as a chaplain. For than me) exclaimed the many years, Louise was shelves were bare and she head of the food service was out of toilet paper, so department for Cassville I handed her one of mine, R-4 schools. and I thought she was Don’s remarks, proba- going to hug me (some- bly brief for him, informed STAFF VIEW thing we aren’t doing those attending that his these days). parents had 14 children, The same situation, all home delivered by emptiness of items, exist- midwives at their rural ed for hand sanitizers and home, all of whom sur- some staple items, includ- vived except a couple of The ‘temporary’ reality ing of all things, milk early accident deaths. He The last time that I addressed You are important to us, and I coolers were at the lowest admitted not holding the the public, we had no cases of would like to think we are import- point seen in sometime. longest anniversary date COVID-19 reported in the Barry ant to you, as we feel we provide Another noticeable among those present since and Lawrence counties, but now, an important service, especially situation of the time is Sue and I had completed we have one in Barry County. during this uncertain time. checkout lines are longer the 71st in January. Praise By the time this hits the streets, I also encourage you to support and clerks are pressed to came for his family for that status could change as this your local retailers, those that have clear large orders that vir- having planned and exe- virus delivers us new statistics provided a service to you for many tually fill the station from cuted their anniversary daily. years. We just have to be more cre- customer to customer. event. There is a phrase going around LISA CRAFT ative in how we support our local Parking lots are usually While visiting with the the world right now calling our know that our publications survive retail family. heavily filled with buyers family members, I learned way of life the “new normal.” I per- on advertising, and because of We will continue to staff our moving to fill their needs, that Owen Beeson was no sonally don’t like to call anything the situation that is affecting a lot newsroom to bring you the news both immediate and futur- longer with us. He was about this normal, new or other- of our retailers, we have decided in the community and the county istic on some items. foreman during construc- wise. I want to go back to normal. to place a hold on The Midweek. updates on the COVID-19. You Closings have resulted tion of First Christian Normal is conforming to a stan- Once the situation changes, we will can now also read the COVID-19 Church 50 years ago. dard — usual, typical, or expected. look at restarting the publication. updates free online at www.cass- Senior center activities Owen worked for Church in Missouri were discon- I do not care for COVID-19 to be As far as the safety of our ville-democrat.com and www. Builders and Designers of the new way of conformity to a staff, the lobby at both papers in monett-times.com. We will do our tinued, with the exception North Little Rock, Ark., at of frozen meals that were standard — the new usual, the new Cassville and in Monett are closed. best to get the latest to you so you the time and was an out- typical or the new expected. Staff is available to answer the don’t miss anything crucial. being delivered in mid- standing craftsman. March with no anticipated I believe there is power in the phone, and if all else fails, you I am very proud of our staff at continuation date estimat- Important April events words we speak, and I refuse to can call my cell phone at 417-236- both publications. We have small ed. A week from Friday will give this disease that power. I look 8292. staff members and they put in Other services, includ- bring us to Good Friday at it as being our “temporary” real- As our friends and partners in long hours to bring the news to the ing income tax assistance, services, which will be, ity, the world or the state of things the retail community adjust to this public — our family. etc., were also not being naturally on the calendar as they actually exist on a tempo- new reality, we support them, and We thank you for your support made available for an date April 10. First Baptist rary basis. I will not call this way we encourage you to as well. They during this time of temporary real- undetermined length of Church in Cassville will be of life normal in any way. are pulling at their belts, as we all ity and look forward to the time time. hosting the event this year. As our day-to-day activities are are. As this crisis continues, there where we will be back to what is Talking to my Navy However, due to the further constrained in the inter- will likely be more changes hap- “normal.” doctor grandson in San coronavirus closings, this est of health and safety, those pening around us all. We encour- I encourage you to practice Diego a couple of weeks will most likely not be changes in behavior are trigger- age you to always check our online social distancing so this threat to ago, I discovered Catholic held. ing unprecedented financial and version at www.cassville-democrat. society can be only another piece schools in that area were Then, Sunday, April emotional impacts. The Cassville com for up-to-date information in in our history books. closed for five weeks. 12, is the all-important Democrat has not been immune to between our weekly print editions. Cassville schools followed religious event of the year, changes due to the current reality. We are working tirelessly to keep Lisa Craft is the general manager of suit a day later, closing Easter Sunday. Beginning April 7, The Barry- you informed on local happenings the Cassville Democrat. She may be until April 24. In past years, Easter Lawrence Midweek will temporar- every day, not just on Wednesdays reached at 417-847-2610 or was an event shared in ily stop being printed. Most of you in print. [email protected] Closing not received observance by the entire well community. Various pro- OUR VIEW Closing of the Cassville ductions, mostly coming Senior Center resulted out of the school system in an outburst from one included a Living Cross individual. This person, presentation on the west who had earlier declared Seventh Street hill near We are all in this together that a loaded gun around the one-time elementary a residence was the safest school location. As the United States — the health workers Missouri Gov. Mike provides public scrutiny type, called the closing faces the worst public putting themselves in Parson said the timeline and oversight is more announcement “silly.” Bob Mitchell is the former health crisis in a gen- harm’s way to care for for the future of corona- important than ever. There was anoth- editor and publisher of the eration, we want you to the sick, the individuals virus in Missouri will be Together, across the er person present who Cassville Democrat. He is know we are here for you who continue to report measured in months, not decades, this newspa- admonished the subject be a 2017 inductee to both the — and with you. to work for jobs deemed days or weeks, and it will per and its readers have changed, so this complain- Missouri Press Association Whatever happens, too essential to society, put a strain on the state’s navigated horrific events ing individual was remind- Hall of Fame and Missouri whenever it happens, the volunteers bringing people and economy. — natural disasters, ter- ed of some happenings Southern State University’s your newspaper will be food to elderly people “We’ve got a lot rorism, financial down- long ago when he was told Regional Media Hall of there for you. We’ll be who cannot leave their of days we gotta go turns, periods of extreme further action by him in a Fame. there to let you know homes, and the school through,” the governor political and societal how our community is districts working to said recently. “This is division. managing through this ensure their students just the beginning. We’re This challenge is LETTERS TO THE EDITOR crisis — from business to don’t go hungry even two or three months, at greater than any of those, The purpose of the Commentary page is to provide government to the health if they don’t go to the a bare minimum, that but, rest assured, we’ll a forum of various opinions. We encourage letters care system and schools classroom. we’re going to have to be here for you. Missouri to the editor, but ask that submissions be 250 words to the drastic impact on Amidst the sadness deal with this issue.” is a resilient state where or less. The opinions of columnists, letter writers individuals and families. and anxiety, there are But, we will be here people come together to and cartoonists are not necessarily shared by the And, we’ll be there to uplifting moments that to help you make sense build and rebuild. Let’s Cassville Democrat or its staff. let you know about the remind us of the resil- of this pandemic and its stick together, and we If you have an opinion, send a letter to Kyle Troutman, good and extraordinary ience of the human spir- effect on our communi- will come through this, Cassville Democrat, P.O. Box 486, Cassville, MO 65625, things happening in it, and we’ll be there to ty. Having fact-based, too. or by email to [email protected] the midst of this crisis document those too. reliable reporting that — Cassville Democrat Cassville Democrat Wednesday, April 1, 2020 • Page 5 LOCAL Hospital: Staffing CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 refer that individual to for the following week. Small businesses a mobile testing unit in Additionally, the health Springfield.” system cut back on elec- Staffing at the hospital tive procedures to help is unchanged, and it is not conserve its supply of PPE, expected to be altered. which are required in all “Staff are being cross- surgical procedures.” cope with coronavirus Cox Monett has also set trained to ensure they’re a week’s time had only income,” she said. “I up an alternative triage and ready to help should it Some closed, LOCAL BUSINESSES three take-out orders. am doing everything in become necessary to flex treatment site for ambula- Where: Barry and “The strip mall we are my power to keep them their position to other tory patients who present some open, some Lawerence Counties located in only has one busi- safe, but also keep them areas,” Patton said. to the ER with COVID-19 What: find alternate Deal with issues ness still open, Verizon,” employed.” The hospital is also and other respiratory created from COVID-19 he said. “Corporations This June, the business doing well with supplies. symptoms. The large white ways to operate outbreak and restaurants with a will celebrate its fourth “CoxHealth is going to tent was erected Friday More: Some closing their drive through option were anniversary, and it has had great efforts to help ensure morning on Benton Street BY JORDAN PRIVETT doors other altering daily still able to function, but the health system has (in front of the hospital). [email protected] practices a fully operational website enough to care for patients Benton Street will remain The economy on a local those of us without a drive for a couple of years for during this time,” Patton closed until further notice. level is not exempt from pick-up and delivery. through didn’t have people customers to order from. said. “Incident Command At this time, the hospital issues created by COVID-19 “The giftware side, how- coming in.” “We have tried to slow and senior leaders con- does not plan to use the (coronavirus). ever, has slowed to a halt,” At this time, the own- down the traffic in the tinue to closely monitor new triage and treatment In the bi-county area, Whitley said. “There is no ers are unsure of when store by encouraging peo- CoxHealth’s supplies of area until it starts seeing people have seen business- way to shop unless we have they will be able to reopen ple to order online more,” PPE, including all types of an influx of patients. The es closed down completely online, which we don’t at their doors. Vaughn said. “We are offer- masks, gowns and gloves. tent is part of the Hospital’s or change their operating this time.” “I am back in Alabama ing curbside pick up and Our current supply is typ- planning process. status to curbside, and Whitley said if the social at this time,” Locascio delivery in Monett.” ical, and we are aggres- Messages and emails some have decided to push distancing continues for said. “My family had not They have always sively ordering more PPE left for Sonya Kullman, through the pandemic. much longer, they do plan relocated to Missouri offered free shipping and through our materials senior media relations spe- A staple of the to open an online store yet, so I came to be with a lot of the local custom- management processes. cialist with Mercy Hospital, Cassville square is with payment options. them. Here, they have ers pick up in the store. “Two orders of 220,000 for comment on this story Whitley Pharmacy, Soda “Without prescriptions, closed the schools for the “We are also doing masks are set to come regarding Mercy Cassville Fountain and Deli. we have always offered remainder of the year.” Facebook sales and live next week, and another were not returned as of Owner and Pharmacist delivery and mail-out Locascio said the own- feeds for new arrivals,” 300,000 masks scheduled press time. Logan Whitley said the options, and that will help ers spoke with their bank Vaughn said. “So, instead biggest change to business us to keep going,” he said. and tried to pay off all of of just seeing a photo of amid the coronavirus out- “People will still need their their vendors, but other the new item, they can see IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! break has been the devel- medications.” than that, they had to cut how it fits in a video.” opment of curbside service. Whitley said he is their losses on some things. Gift cards are also Call your account representative “We have stopped thankful that he hasn’t lost “Most small business- available online and can today. 417-847-2610 allowing customers inside any employees due to the es and restaurants need be spent online as well. at least $1,000 in sales a “We are doing every- Cassville Democrat | Cassville-Democrat.com the store,” he said. “It has outbreak. been strenuous, but our “I don’t see that being day to continue to oper- thing we can and trying employees have been doing an issue because we need ate,” he said. “At the end, anything,” she said. “All of an excellent job, and we them to work the curbside we were making less than the items are getting san- have received good feed- and delivery,” he said. “We $200 per day. itized and the clothes all back from our customers.” did have one employee “Instead of going fur- get steamed anyway, but Although it is not the who decided to stay home ther into debt, we decided that offers another level same as the face-to-face for her own health, she will to weigh our options and of sanitation. Any surface interactions that most be back when this is all find the best solution for touched by anyone is san- small businesses are built over.” the time.” itized immediately.” on, the customer loyalty Although they have The restaurant own- Trying to be creative to is still there. managed the last couple ers said they plan on still keep the doors open is the “The interactions with of weeks and developed a coming back and opening best option for Vaughn customers has always method of business that is back up, but they aren’t and her employees. been one of my favorite working, Whitley said they sure when that will be. “I have three employ- things, and that is now won’t be able to operate “We are waiting to see ees, two full-time and one deterred,” he said. “I can like this forever. where we are with the part-time, then myself,” always talk to the custom- “I suppose the pharma- business interruption she said. “If things get to ers over the phone with cy could, if it had to,” he insurance, as well as with the point that we have to concerns or questions, said. “But, the giftware side the stimulus bill,” he said. shut our doors, we will still but it isn’t the same.” is already stopped, and the “If the insurance kicks in, ship orders. So, I will have The deli and fountain deli, even though it is still we do not have to rely on one girl in the shop each business has also slowed serving loyal customers, is the stimulus bill.” day to fulfill those orders down a bit, but are still not as busy as usual. The restaurant employs and to keep them working functioning with curbside “We are blessed with 22 people, many of them and receiving income.” our faithful customers.” high school students who One thing new with One new local business live with their parents. the online shopping is THINK that closed its doors com- “We hope they are all that Vaughn has taken pletely until the threat was able to come back when on Sezzle, which offer a INFORMATION under control was Southern we are able to reopen,” like layaway option to her Cassville Democrat Standard in Monett. Locascio said. “[Co-owner] customers. 847-2610 Michael Locascio, Matthew Blair and I both “They get to split up the co-owner of the restau- had full-time day jobs sep- payments over six weeks, rant, said the new busi- arate from the restaurant, but unlike layaway, they ness opened the week and we were furloughed. A get the item right away,” before Thanksgiving. lot of restaurant business she said. “When you order www.cassville-democrat.com “We closed our doors esare suffering during this online and you get to the last Thursday,” he said. time.” checkout options, click “We went from a healthy In a different direc- Sezzle, there is no credit business weeks away tion completely, Alyssa check or anything.” from paying off start up Vaughn, owner of Flying V Vaughn said with the costs, to having our busi- Mercantile in Monett, has support of the local cus- ness stop on a dime.” decided to keep her busi- tomers, she knows they will Due to the coronavirus ness operating normally make it through this. limitations, the business for as long as possible. “We know we will get did try to operate by car- “I have girls who work through it because of them,” ry-out orders only, but in here that need steady she said. “Thank you.” Dental: Plans to reopen for routine visits CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 according to Emily in Monett so as not to “We also have staff here Hailey, office manager. present confusing mes- that we are trying to pro- “We will start seeing sages to the public. vide meaningful employ- patients for routine visits “We are having prob- ment, and we are quickly again on April 20,” she said. lems in the respect that running out of things for Likewise for Dr. Steve we are no longer seeing them to do. Right now, Stidham, DDS, who has regular patients,” said Dr. patients needing to pick also limited his practices Jerry Roberts. “We are up glasses that have been to emergency visits until limited to seeing post-op ordered can schedule to do May, and Dr. Michael patients and those with so at curbside, if they wish.” Glouse, who plans to emergencies. So it has Roberts said the cur- reschedule routine visits definitely affected our rent plan is to resume in late April or early May. patient flow. In following scheduling routine eye VisionHealth Eye the [Center for Disease exams on April 20. Center in Monett not only Control’s] recommen- “Unfortunately, we has a cautionary state- dations, we only see won’t have enough work ment that COVID-19 may patients one at a time. We to keep the staff busy that interrupt usual business have our patients check long,” he said. “We are practices, but the office is in at curbside and we take still open, and anyone working in tandem with only the affected individ- with an eye injury should Nestleroad and Roberts ual into the office. not wait to see us.” Page 6 • Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Cassville Democrat COMMUNITY

March Students of Month named

This file photo was taken in March 1970. Cassville High School Student Council officers for 1970-71 were named on Tuesday. Shown in the above photo, back row, right, Dan Sellers was elected president of the student body, as a member of the Gold Party over his over Bruce Mitchell, front row, left. Debby Smith was elected secretary, front row center, over her opponent, Jill Edmondson, back cen- ter. Elected vice president was Mike Lee, front row, right, who defeated his opponent Stuart Ward, back left. THROUGH THE YEARS 50 years ago April 8, 1970 Residents of the South Barry County Hospital District will vote May 12 on a $200,000 dollar expansion bond issue, according to hospital administrator Don Grant. A Navy Aviator from Purdy listed as missing in action for 27 months, Lieutenant Commander Edward D. Estes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Estes of Purdy, is now officially listed as alive and being held prisoner in North Vietnam. Mr. and Mrs. Boone McQueen of Wheaton will hold The March Cassville Middle School Students of the Month, sponsored by Willis Insurance, have been named. an open house at their home on Sunday to celebrate their From left: Cassville Middle School Principal Jimmie Barton; Audrey Gosvener, daughter of Laila Riffe and Gregory 50th wedding anniversary. Gosvener, of Cassville; Kaiya Cooper, daughter of Tempest and Joe Cooper, of Cassville; Logan Wingo, son of The American Legion Auxiliary has named Cassville Jeremiah and Cailey Wingo, of Cassville; and representing Willis Insurance is Devon Forsythe and Andy Reavis. students to attend Girls State this year; they are Phyllis CMS Students of the Month are nominated by CMS teachers and coaches based upon academic excellence, Kellim and Alberta Brock. Named as an alternate was perseverance, or improvement, displaying exemplary citizenship and are a positive influence on school culture. Lynette Thomas. Students of the Month receive a candy bar, a Subway gift card and will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with Gene Miller of Keen Ford Sales in Cassville received the honor of Outstanding Sales Performance during 1969. Principal Barton. Contributed photo 40 years ago April 2, 1980 FROM THE PREACHER’S PEN The area’s oldest auto agency, Blalack-Koon Chevrolet, has been purchased by Lincoln, Neb., people. The firm was established in 1923 in Cassville by Mr. and Mrs. James A. Blalack. Carter Koon announced this week the business had been sold to Kaer Vanice and Gary Oehm. Contagious churches The Cassville Ladies Golf Association officers met this week to conduct the opening season business, which ontagious — even is especially to see the lost come to without you (Hebrews included the various club activities. The meeting was the word sounds a necessity Christ? (Matthew 18:11). 10:25). conducting by officers: Bobbie Tucker, president; Charli Cdeadly. for church Read. You can’t Reach. Reach out Jo Ledgerwood, vice president; Jean Melton, secretary. COVID-19 and coro- leaders. grasp the heart and to those non-Christian After 33 years in business in Cassville, Estel Aldridge navirus now dominate Leaders set mind of Christ with- around you. Being a closed the doors of the Main Street Barber Shop, Due to our news reports. Coming the standard out allowing the Word contagious Christian health reasons, he will not be reopening the shop. into contact with conta- and model to “dwell in you rich- requires that you take Miss Debbie Wierman, of Cassville, and Mark Elwood, gion isn’t a good thing. outreach to ly” (Colossians.3:16). some relational risks. Get of Nixa, were united in marriage at the Calvary Bible TERRILL Even so, nearly every the rest of Beyond reading, it is close to people who don’t Church in Nixa on March 22. The couple will be making Christian wants to be part the church. important to meditate know Christ. Reaching their home in Springfield where Debbie is employed at of a contagious church. Contagious on specific passages that out to them matures Empire Bank and Mark is a student at SMSU. Though meeting together Christianity isn’t chasing increase our evangelis- your heart for evange- is difficult right now, I after the latest outreach tic zeal. John 4 should lism and gives them the 30 years ago believe that the Christians program. Contagious motivate you. Jesus opportunity to know March 28 1990 in Cassville want to be Christianity is the result models what it is like Christ. Is there someone Conservation Agent Bill Stimson of Cassville received characterized as people of of chasing after God. I’ll to reach out to the lost. God is asking you to an unusual request Wednesday morning about 4 a.m. It infectious faith. We want list four practical ways How much time have spend time with, today? was a rescue mission of a four-week-old baby that had churches that constantly that you can start the you spent meditating on I urge you act upon been left on the parking lot of Ramey’s on Main Street in experiences the joy of process. God’s Word, lately? these suggestions. I am Cassville. The rescue was a result of an anonymous phone seeing others give their Repent. Is the great- Relate. Spend as much confident that God will call to the Barry County Sheriff’s office that a baby black lives to Christ. est sin in non-evange- time as you can with con- bless your efforts. He has bear had been left on the parking lot. Officials believed the The question: How lism self-centeredness? tagious Christians. Who chosen to let the world bear most likely came out of Arkansas where bear are more do we become conta- Sometimes we think that elevates your evangelistic know His love through plentiful. The bear was taken to the zoo in Springfield. gious in faith? There is our faith and our church temperature? Let that you. The Rubow building in Seligman has been acquired as no way that an inwardly are all about us, instead person’s passion infect the site of the Senior Center for Seligman senior citizens. focused church can fulfill of them. Have we forgot- you! (Acts 4:13). Is there Chuck Terrill, who has The building was owned by Dovie Mathis, who deeded the Great Commission ten that the primary rea- someone you need to doctorates from Master the property over to the senior group to be used as an (Matthew 28:18-20). We son God called us is to spend some time with? Theological Seminary activity center. must make a personal enlarge His family? If so, And please, after all of and Trinity Seminary, decision to live boldly we need to go to God and this over, don’t be absent is the senior minister at BIBLE VERSE for Christ. A church isn’t ask Him to forgive us, from worship unless you First Christian Church contagious without con- and to give us His heart absolutely have to. Your in Cassville. He may be “...and the angel answered and said tagious Christians. This for the lost. Do you ache church is less contagious reached at 417-847-2460. to the women, ‘Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus Pet of the Week who has been crucified. He is not here, Meet Cali, the Haven for He has risen, just as He said. Come of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Cali is a and see the place where He was lying. beautiful 3-year-old tortie who is looking And go quickly and tell His disciples for her family. She that He has risen from the dead.” came to the Haven — MATTHEW 28: 5-7A pregnant, raised a gorgeous litter of babies, and she RECIPE OF THE WEEK would now like MEXICAN TACO MEATLOAF someone to baby her. Cali is a little shy Prep time: 15 Min. at first but will thrive Cook time: 45 Min. in a real home after Ready in: 1 Hr. a very short adjust- Servings: 8 ment period. She just INGREDIENTS: needs someone to n 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef choose her for their n 1 cup crushed tortilla chips new best friend. Cali n 3/4 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese is litter box trained n 1 small onion, chopped and gets along well n 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix with other cats. The n 2 eggs, beaten Haven is currently n 1/2 cup milk closed to the public, n 1/4 cup mild red taco sauce, or more to taste but people may call about Cali and staff DIRECTIONS: arrange for anyone 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). to meet her just as 2. Thoroughly combine beef, tortilla chips, pepper Jack soon as possible. cheese, onion, and taco seasoning in a bowl. The Haven’s number 3. Whisk eggs, milk, and taco sauce together in a separate is 417-835-3647. bowl. Add to meat mixture and stir until well combined. Contributed photo 4. Press mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan and top with a strip of taco sauce down the center. 5. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and browned on top, 45 to 60 minutes.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK AllRecipes.com

“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, For your recipe to be considered for publication in the Cassville it is time to pause and reflect.” — MARK TWAIN Democrat, please submit it to [email protected] Page฀7฀•฀Wednesday,฀January฀2,฀20137 • W YMCA฀accepting฀registrations฀ for฀winter฀tumbling฀sessions Page฀7฀•฀Wednesday,฀January฀2,฀20137 • W of the plan includes benefits YMCA฀accepting฀registrations฀ for฀winter฀tumbling฀sessionsfered on Saturday mornings. Level five and Page฀7฀•฀Wednesday,฀January฀2,฀20137 • W of the plan includes benefits YMCA฀accepting฀registrations฀ clude financial information for฀winter฀tumbling฀sessionsfered on Saturday mornings. Level five and

of the plan includes benefits Page฀7฀•฀Wednesday,฀January฀2,฀20137 • W YMCA฀accepting฀registrations฀ clude financial information fered on Saturday mornings. Level five and meet on the second floor of for฀winter฀tumbling฀sessions

of the plan includes benefits Page฀7฀•฀Wednesday,฀January฀2,฀20137 • W YMCA฀accepting฀registrations฀fered on Saturday mornings. Level five and clude financial information meet on the second floor of for฀winter฀tumbling฀sessions

of the plan includes benefits clude financial information Page฀7฀•฀Wednesday,฀January฀2,฀20137 • W

fered on Saturday mornings. Level five and YMCA฀accepting฀registrations฀Page฀7฀•฀Wednesday,฀January฀2,฀20137 • W

Cassville Democrat YMCA฀accepting฀registrations฀Wednesday, April 1, 2020 • Page 7 meet on the second floor of for฀winter฀tumbling฀sessions LOCAL of the plan includes benefits for฀winter฀tumbling฀sessions meet on the second floor of clude financial information COVID-19 of the plan includes benefits Volunteerism stillPage฀7฀•฀Wednesday,฀January฀2,฀20137 •needed W BUSINESS DIRECTORY fered on Saturday mornings. Level five and The following is a list- information, people may get a list, do thefered shopping on Saturday mornings. Level five and ing of businesses affected call 417-858-6952 and Page฀7฀•฀Wednesday,฀January฀2,฀20137 • W been increased due to the Mills: ‘Great place YMCA฀accepting฀registrations฀VOLUNTEERING and then deliver the sup- concern surrounding the by COVID-19 (corona- speak to Terri. Where: Barry and Lawrence plies to the homes of the coronavirus spread. virus) and altering their to serve, great counties people who need it. “One of the main things hours or services. Community Support PHS฀Christmas฀courtplace to help’ YMCA฀accepting฀registrations฀for฀winter฀tumbling฀sessionsWhat: Helping communities “We have also set up is to continue to practice Services serve the public the best distribution systems where social distancing, so we Community Support BY JORDAN PRIVETT More: Needs increasing due Access Family Care of the plan includes benefits people can come curbside have spread everything out classes, plentyServices of fishing office is closed [email protected] to COVID-19 pandemic to get the supplies they to comply with that, even to the public. Staff is still Dental cludeCommunities financial informationstand- for฀winter฀tumbling฀sessionsneed.” the beds,” he said. “Another Access Dentalmeet ison only the secondavailable floor to customers of by ing together during the munity. The service is free to use, thing we are stressing is to appointment, telephone,clude financial information “The last two Sundays, seeing patients for emer- COVID-19of the plan includes(coronavirus) benefits people only payfered for on what Saturday push mornings. people Levelto go five online and gency issues. email and fax. outbreak are essential to we have had a church ser- they need. and make an appointment vice in the parking lot so Dough Co Donuts beating the unforeseen con- “There arePage฀7฀•฀Wednesday,฀January฀2,฀2013 just 7a •few W rather than walk in.” Arvest Bank sequences of the event. that people can stay in their of us at this time, four of Arvest Bank’s lobbies Dough Co Donuts is People can go online to At this time, many fam- vehicles and stay safe,” he us, that go out to shop redcrossblood.org and type are closed. Drive-thru open drive-thru only seven ilies are left without pay- said. “We will continue as and some othersfered to on man Saturday- their mornings. zip codes Level in the five search and windows are open during days a week from 5 a.m. to 7 • W checks, or limited income, YMCA฀accepting฀registrations฀long as needed and we will age the FacebookPage฀7฀•฀Wednesday,฀January฀2,฀2013 group,” box to pull up drives in their regular business hours. 1 p.m. until further notice. To place an order, people people at risk are isolated do an Easter sunrise service she said. “When someone area. At the River may call 417-847-0010. fromclude the financial public, andinformation being in the parking lot too if it is wants to help volunteer, we “Another big thing that there for each other can for฀winter฀tumbling฀sessionsneeded.” talk amongst the adminis- Consignment Callmeet a on day the ahead secondPHS฀Christmas฀court to floor order of YMCA฀accepting฀registrations฀we are doing is checking during business hours show immense strength. According to a press trators to determine where the temperature of every At the River is currently release from Senior Age, from 6 a.m. to noon. of In the the plan bi-county includes benefits area, their services can best be individual before they enter closedclasses, but doing a plentyVirtual of fishing residents are coming Area Agency on Aging, used.” the drive,” Tharp said. “If Shop and Ship. People can Freedom Bank togetherclude financial — separately information — for฀winter฀tumbling฀sessionsseniors who previously The best way for peo- it is 99.5 or higher, they find the shoppingmeet post on onthe secondFreedom floor Bank’s of lob- during these uncertain were receiving home-deliv- ple to inquire about volun- are asked to leave. That’s At the River’s Facebook bies are closed. Drive-thru times. ered meals have continued of the plan includes benefits teering is by messagingfered on Saturday the not mornings. because Level we fiveassume and page. Discounts are being windows are open during The Cassville United receiving their meals with- Facebook group at Monett, they have coronavirus, but given for local curbside regular business hours. PHS฀Christmas฀courtMethodist Church food out interruption. Seniors Mo Coronavirus Help and just to ensure the safety of pickup. New items are 60 and over who generally Page฀7฀•฀Wednesday,฀January฀2,฀20137 • W Habitatmeet on thefor second Humanity floor of pantry is continuing to be specific about the inter- everyone.” being posted daily. serve the public with curb- dine in at their local senior ests in volunteering. Some things that are Barry County Sheriff’s ReStore side delivery. center are now able to drive “Keeping feredpeople on Saturdayin helping mornings. in the Level need five to coland- The ReStore is closed Janet Mills, the church YMCA฀accepting฀registrations฀thru and pick up their meal their homes is where social lect blood is that President Office through April 7. food pantry director, said at their nearest center. distancing is at its best,” Donald Trump, as well The Barry County Haven of the Ozarks theclude church financial is committed information to Additionally, individu- Kennedy said. “Safety of the as, the FDA, CDC, FEMA Sheriff’s Office is closed provide food for people in for฀winter฀tumbling฀sessionsals 60-and-over who might community and people is and Health and Human to the public until April 6. meetThe on theHaven secondPHS฀Christmas฀court of floor the of not be frequent diners but Ozarks Animal Sanctuary need. our highest priority.” Services are all backing the Anyone wanting to renew “The food pantry is open find themselves in need of a is closed temporarily for of the plan includes benefits The group would also statement that it is safe to a CCWclasses, Permit or plentywould of fishing weekdays from 9-11:15 nutritious meal can also get like to thank the Cassville, donate blood. like to be issued a New the health of its staff and one to go. adopters. a.m.,”clude financialshe said. information“We are Purdy, Monett and Pierce “We are adapting daily CCW Permit will have to actively seeking volunteers SeniorAge has been City Dollar Generals for to make sure we keep every- wait until April 6. Penalties checking in on seniors via Joyous Embroidery that are not in the at-risk working with thefered shoppers on Saturday one mornings. safe,” Tharp Level said. five “It and is for renewal will be waived The retail store is closed category.” telephone reassurance to make sure they have the also a huge benefit for peo- until July 6. Sex offend- until April 13 and willPHS฀Christmas฀court Mills said since the coro- calls, ensuring they are in supplies they need. ple to make appointments ers needing to register reevaluatemeet on the the second situation floor at of navirus pandemic, a lot of good health, have adequate “We do not take more so that we can be safe, effi- by the end of March will that time. Manufacturing the volunteers, who were supplies for the week, and than what is allowed per cient and know how much need to call the office at is still running, so staff will inPHS฀Christmas฀court the at-risk category, have are combating the isolation person,” she said. “But, they supplies we need.” 417-847-6556 and register be at the store if anyone had to step out. struggles they might be fac- have set aside packages for Making a push for the by phone. If registration is has something that needs “Right now, we are strug- ing. us to make sure these peo- younger generation and due in April, contact the to be picked up. People glingclude to financial cover each information day,” she Through social media ple are getting what they people at lower risk of coro- office after April 6 and staff said. “We are conforming and a newly launched text maymeet callon thethe second store atfloor 417- of need.” navirus to donate will be a Proceedswill advise whether benefit to reg- 846-0707. to the social distancing and alert program, the agen- A phone number is also major part to coming back ister in person or by phone. small group regulations, cy also provides constant in place for people who from this blood shortage. Nickle’s Flooring butPHS฀Christmas฀court we need people.” updates on the coronavi- Barry Electric Nickle’s Flooring is do not have internet or “This blood crisis will go Mills said she is reaching rus outbreak and ways to Facebook. People can reach open for private shop- on for months,” Tharp said. Cooperative out to people who may be stay active while isolating Galen Hall at 417-489- ping appointments and “We will need to constantly At this time, there are no home due to being off work at home. 3286. in-home appointments. see new donors.” changes to Barry Electric’s during this time. Seniors are encour- Social distancing and The blood drive sched- Previously scheduled hours of operation (7:30 PHS฀Christmas฀court“We are looking for some aged to reach out to their coronavirus precautions uled for Monday at installations are being a.m to 4:30 p.m., Monday young people who can lift local senior center or call have created shortage in Cassville Crowder Campus completed.meet on the secondPeople floor can of – Friday), but the lobby 30 pounds,” she said. “But, 417-862-0762 for meals, blood donations. was rescheduled to April call 417-847-2484 for an is currently closed to the we have a need for people support and reassurance Tyler Tharp, American 6. People are urged to appointment for in-store PHS฀Christmas฀court public. There has not been in other positions as well, during this time. Red Cross biomedical reschedule if they made or in-home shopping, or a date for reopening the like food sorting. This is In Monett, a small group account manager, sched- appointments. For more lobby set yet. curbside service. a great place to serve and of volunteers are helping to ules all blood drives in the blood drive dates and loca- Roaring River State a great place to help your keep the community safe area. tions, people can search Battery Outfitters community.” and decrease the spreading “We are taking precau- their zip codes at redcross- ProceedsBattery Outfitters benefit is still Park Mills said it is essential of the coronavirus. tions and safety is key now blood.com. running full operation and Camping and lodging toPHS฀Christmas฀court the pantry’s survival to Mae Kennedy, one of the more than ever for every- Gail Reed, Barry County offering curb side service are closed through April get new volunteers to help. four administrators of the one involved,” he said. Neighborhood Center at all locations. Pull up and 30. Fishing is still avail- “We want to continue Monett, Mo Coronavirus “We have lost more than supervisor, said her staff is give a honk or give a call able, and starting Friday, for as long as we can,” Mills Help group, said they are 250,000 units of blood in working to get something and staff will come out and a daily trout tag is not said. “People can call the offering service like grocery recent weeks due to the into place to help match service patrons. required through April 15. church at 417-847-2328.” shopping for those at the pandemic, and nearly half volunteers with home- Cassville City Hall Sater Pharmacy Another church is reach- highest risk. of our drives have been can- bound families and individ- The City Hall lobby Sater is offering curb- ing out to the community “The main goal of the celed due to schools being uals. is closed to the public. side pickup of items and toPHS฀Christmas฀court offer a different service Facebook group is to share closed.” “We want to pair up vol- Payments can be made prescriptions. People — parking lot church. information with people So, the Red Cross has unteers who can do grocery online, in either of the two may park in front of the Gene Robinson, Pastor about what is available in implemented steps to help shopping and run errand outside drop boxes, or over pharmacy and call 417- of Body of Christ Church in the stores,” she said. “Also, comply to the coronavirus for others,” she said. “We the phone. Residents may 847-2315 for items to be Wheaton, said the church’s we are posting about what requirements for social dis- will pair up the volunteer Proceedscall 417-847-4441 benefit for any brought to their cars. They pantry is still running and people need when we go tancing and group gather- and homebound individu- services related to water, also offer a deliver or mail servingPHS฀Christmas฀court people every other shopping for them.” ings. als based on what area they sewer and trash utilities service. People may also Thursday, and is need of The main goal is to make “People are starting to are in.” or Municipal Court. Please text prescription refill more volunteers as well. sure that the elderly, sick realize that we have to keep Reed said she plans to call 417-847-3121 for any requests, OTC requests “There isn’t a whole and families with small collecting blood no matter offer this to Barry County services related to making or other questions to 417- lot more we can do while children are staying safe. what,” he said. “If there residents as needed. a police report, or to get in 344-2031. complying with the 10-peo- “The virus is targeting is no blood, there are no To inquire about vol- contact with an officer. ple-or-less regulation,” he the elderly and the sick, but surgeries and no help for unteering and to receive SKITS said. “But, we can still offer we want to protect the chil- emergency situations.” services people my call the Cassville Senior The SKITS play set for church services to our com- dren as well,” she said. “We Sanitation efforts have office at 417-847-2140. April has been postponed Center until further notice. The Cassville Senior GROUP: Center is closed until fur- SubwayThe Alcoholics Anonymous ther notice. Home meal (AA)Subway group isof currentCassville- delivery is continuing. lymeets open at to 8 curbsidep.m. at pick1308- You will love up and drive thru at theFor Cassville UMC Main Street location and The Cassville United call 846- taking to-go orders at the • Methodist Church has Walmart location. Main • moved services online GROUP: SHELL KNOB Street is open 10 a.m. to 8 at umccassville.org and concerned •• p.m., and Walmart is open • Facebook. The food pan- s or loved froms 11drinking a.m. to 7 isp.m. invited ••• try is operating on a curb- The biggest•• little town in Southwest Missouri side basis. Whitley Pharmacy Al- sions on profitability, strategy, employees and customers,”Group, GROUP: which Central Crossing Whitley is offering •• sions on profitability, strategy,curbside employees pickup andGroup customers,”or ofdeliv the- fer a support Seniorsions on Center profitability, strategy,ery employees of products, and customers,”prescrip- Cassville Health sions on profitability, strategy, employeesThe Centraland customers,”Crossing tionsgroup andat thesoda First fountain United BALL & PRIER TIRE, INC. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! Senior Center is closed for andMethodist deli items. Church People in Mon- may Care & Rehab the activities and services. callett, locatedpark in at front1600 N.of Cen-the Serving the Ozarks for over 40 years. CareCall & Rehabyour account Drive-thru meal pickup is buildingtral, at 2:30 or p.m.call 417-847-For more Where customers send their friends A Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility available. Anyone want- 2717information, for delivery. call 1-888- representative“Dedicated to Caring” for our Senior today. Friends ing a meal may come to • the Center between 11:15 Business owners:Miner- If • 417-847-2610 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., pull you are not includedwill in 1300 Country Farm Road, Cassville •• up under the canopy and thismeet list, at the which district is also road post barn- • 417-847-3386 honk once or twice (please ed online, and would like JCT. HWY. 86 & J, GOLDEN, MO. Thanks for reading the Cassville Democrat ••• Specializing in Alzheimer’swww.cassville-democrat.com Care, Dementia, IV Therapy, Respite, Home Health and Hospice Care do not lean on it), and one to be, email Editor EagleKyle ••417-271-3299 of the staff will bring out Troutman at editor@ and Therapy Services sions on profitability, strategy, employees andRock customers,” Branch Library will •• a meal to go. For more cassville-democrat.com, you’re on your sions on profitability, strategy, employeesfer a home and school customers,”said Ma-pro- gram at 10:30 a.m. For more sions on profitability, strategy, employeessions on profitability,and customers,” strategy, employees and customers,”used in SHELL KNOB BARRY COUNTY READY MIX information, call 271-3186. TOM W.CARDIN For more information, call Macomber at 417-682-3579. DENTAL CENTER & JENKINS QUARRY GREENBrian MOUNTAIN K. Leach, REALTY, D.D.S INC.. “FourAttorney Locations to At Serve Law You” TimbeRoc Village Corky Stehlik . “Consider whether it is a recurring task, “ShellWe Work Knob,• Hard” MO • 14th & Presley, Cassville Shell Knob t the right employee for the task. Likely MON. TUE. THUR.417-858-6527 417-847-3200 417-858-3200 P.O.•• Box 231 • Shell Knob, Mo. 417-847-4559 y to work and think inde- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hwy. 86, Eagle Rock Hwy. 248, Jenkins ••FRI.Visit our Internet Web Page• at www.green-mountain-realty.com • • 417-271-3200 417-574-6530 , will want to be sure the Office8 a.m. -phone 2 p.m. 417-858-2111 Wanda Donaldson (Owner / Broke) 607 MAIN• BOX 188, CASSVILLE sions on profitability, strategy, employees and customers,”their deci- •• sions on profitability, strategy, employees and customers,” sions on profitability, strategy, employeessions on profitability,and customers,” strategy, employees and customers,” Page 8 • Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Cassville Democrat CASSVILLE AREA DEVOTIONAL PAGE This devotional and directory is made possible by these businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship services.

CHURCH

Monett Plant DIRECTORY ANGLICAN OAK RIDGE ALL FAITH UNITED METHODIST Fohn Funeral Homes Monett, Mo. MISSIONARY BAPTIST Hwy. 86, Eagle Rock ST. MARY MAGDALENE 16722 State Hwy. 248, Cassville 271-3737 We are here to serve and help you inyour time of need. 417-236-3140 205 Commercial St., Exeter 847-2552 CASSVILLE UNITED METHODIST SERVING ALL FAITHS 835-2102 PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST Supporting local 7th & Gravel, Cassville RR 1, Box 1710, Washburn 847-2328 Shell Knob ~ Cassville ~ Wheaton churches and our 435-2319 Tyson chaplains. ASSEMBLY OF GOD PURDY FIRST BAPTIST UNITED METHODIST FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 3rd & Washington St., Purdy Hwy. YY, Shell Knob 93 Main St. BALL & PRIER TIRE Bus. Rt. 37 N., Cassville 442-7435 858-6707 671-8131 SHILOH BAPTIST WASHBURN UNITED METHODIST Cassville, MO ASSEMBLY OF GOD DRIVEN TO SERVE Hwy. 248, Jenkins Washburn RR 1, Box 1158, Seligman 574-6466 Corner of 1st and North, Washburn 662-3333 Owned and Operated by Hwy. 86 & J PROSPERITY BAPTIST CHURCH WHEATON UNITED METHODIST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Golden, MO 65658 Rocky Comfort 101 Santee St., Wheaton Bill Mathews Front & Pierce, Exeter PRAIRIE HILL BAPTIST 652-3858 417-271-3299 835-4492 RR 1, Box 1956, Washburn BRIDGEWAY ASSEMBLY OF GOD 826-5158 Hwy. 39 N., Shell Knob RIDGLEY BAPTIST CHURCH LATTER-DAY SAINTS 858-3770 Rt. 1, Box 931, Exeter FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 652-7884 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LARGE 209 W. Jefferson, Purdy OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 417-847-2123 $ 99 2-TOPPING PIZZA ROARING RIVER BAPTIST 442-3898 417-847-5503 ONLINE HC #881 - Hwy. 86, Eagle Rock N. Business Hwy. 37, Cassville 407 E. Hwy 248 • Cassville, MO 7 ONLY OK ASSEMBLY OF GOD THE DELIVERY CHARGE IS NOT A DRIVERTIP. 271-3142 CLICK FORTHIS OFFER. DELIVERY MINIMUMS AND FEES MAY APPLY. ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR EXTRA 847-4873 www.throgers.com CHEESE, STUFFED CRUST AND ADDITIONALTOPPINGS. Product availability, prices, participation and delivery 6121 Hwy. 90, Washburn, Mo. 417- areas may vary.The Pizza Hut name, logos and related marks are trademarks of Pizza Hut, LLC. ROCK SPRINGS BAPTIST © 2017 Pizza Hut, LLC. LG2T3275 DPA208631-9/17 737-9477. RR 1, Seligman RIDGLEY ASSEMBLY OF GOD 712 W. 10th St. 826-5770 NAZARENE 16544 FR 1027, Ridgley SOLID ROCK SOUTHERN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE K Cassville, MO 65625 762-7087 BAPTIST CHURCH Business Hwy. 37 N., Cassville o Rt. 1, Exeter, 652-3592 en’s C llision 417-847-1200 VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH 417-619-1498 K Center BAPTIST GOD BLESS AMERICA! www.kenscollisioncenter.com BETHANY MISSIONARY BAPTIST Business 37 N., Cassville 826-5295 417-271-3490 • HWY. 86 & J • GOLDEN, MO 65658 15th St. & Presley Dr. VIOLA BAPTIST PENTECOSTAL 442-7815 LIGHTHOUSE PENTECOSTAL BETHLEHEM FREEWILL BAPTIST Hwy. 39, Shell Knob 858-2597 Hwy. 86 & P St., Eagle Rock Jct. 76 & JJ Highway WHEATON FIRST BAPTIST THEEDISON COMPANY Rocky Comfort 271-4929 BIBLE BAPTIST Hwy. 86 & Hwy. A, Wheaton NEW LIFE TEMPLE 652-3898 808 Edison Rd., Cassville, MO 65625 Fasco Rd., Cassville Business Hwy. 37 N., Cassville WHEATON SOUTHERN BAPTIST 847-4871 847-3106 Hwy. 86 N., Wheaton 417-847-2196 BUTTERFIELD FIRST BAPTIST GRACE POINT FELLOWSHIP 652-3186 10901 Walnut St., Butterfield Washburn Community Building 442-7887 479-366-2561 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Sales and Service! 417.847.2151 CATHOLIC NEW LIFE TABERNACLE Exeter, Mo. HOLY FAMILY PARISH Shop our entire inventory online 417-665-1295 30755 State Hwy. 37, Seligman CARR LANE SOUTHERN BAPTIST Hwy. 39-30, Shell Knob 662-0076 at lesjacobsfordcassville.com! 858-2518 P.O. Box 69, Eagle Rock ST. EDWARD PARISH 870-577-6025 CORINTH SOUTHERN BAPTIST 107 17th St., Cassville PRESBYTERIAN 210 S. Hwy. 37, Monett AA Hwy., Cassville 847-4948 TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN 235.7739 847-4165 Hwy. 39 N., Shell Knob EMMANUEL SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST 858-3902 Everybody likes clean! 821 Old Exeter Rd., Cassville Two convenient locations CHURCH OF CHRIST WALDENSIAN PRESBYTERIAN 847-3239 to better serve you! FIRST BAPTIST Hwy. 90 E., Washburn 1 mi. S. of Monett Across from Walmart Hwy. YY, Shell Knob 826-5890 235-3337 Supercenter CHURCH OF CHRIST Hwy. 248, Cassville, MO 65625 858-3496 Old Exeter Rd. & 417-847-4791 FIRST BAPTIST 39 Lake Rd., Shell Knob Hwy. 76/112 117 W. Garber St., Fairview 858-3839 OTHER 417-846-3711 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST BELIEVERS FULL GOSPEL 602 West. St., Cassville Goosetree Hwy. 86, Wheaton FELLOWSHIP 652-3873 847-2965 1st. & South St., Washburn FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST 1104 Mill St., Cassville 826-5875 Wheaton BLESSING HEIGHTS FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST 847-2374 WORSHIP CENTER Exeter, 835-5433 417-835-3465 FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF GOD 1107 Farm Rd., Cassville 104 W. Hwy. J, Golden 847-4061 Propane • Farm Diesel • Feed • Fertilizer 271-3605 APOSTOLIC FAITH CASSVILLE SDA FIRST BAPTIST WASHBURN Old Exeter Rd. & Hwy. 37, Cassville GOLDEN CHURCH OF GOD 2nd St. North 618, Washburn 847-3622 Hwy. 86, Golden 826-5000 BODY OF CHRIST GRACE COMMUNITY 271-3134 Wheaton, 417-652-3709 FELLOWSHIP SPIRITUAL STREAMS COMMUNITY FAITH CHAPEL P.O. Box 352, Shell Knob FELLOWSHIP 858-6868 Hwy. 112, Cassville 13372 State Hwy. 248, Cassville GET THE GRACE SOUTHERN BAPTIST 846-6339 847-4643 1/2 mi. off 248 corner of FR 2150 GOD’S HEALING CENTER Cassville Democrat & 1150, Cassville Seligman, 662-3118 847-4691 EPISCOPAL EAGLE ROCK 847.2610 ST. THOMAS Á BECKET HIS WAY FELLOWSHIP COMMUNITY CHURCH Hwy. 112 and State Hwy. AA, Cassville Cassville-Democrat.com Highway 62, 1 mi. N. of Garfield Hwy. 86, Eagle Rock 847-9289 846-2155 MINERAL SPRINGS BAPTIST 342-0516 FIRST CHRISTIAN HC #64, Cassville 846-1115 LUTHERAN Hwy. 39 N., Shell Knob MISSION SOUTHERN BAPTIST COMMUNITY LUTHERAN 858-8200 RR 1, Washburn Hwy. 86, Eagle Rock FIRST CHRISTIAN 826-5232 271-4383 Old Exeter Rd. & Hwy. 37, Cassville HOLY CROSS EVAN. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST 847-2460 Cassville, 847-6628 305 W. 7th St., Cassville GOD’S HEALING CENTER MT. ZION BAPTIST 847-2671 Seligman, 662-3118 Hwy. 37 S., Washburn PEACE LUTHERAN OZARK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 826-5840 N. Hwy. 39, Shell Knob NEW HOPE BAPTIST 858-3900 Hwy. 37, N. of Purdy 3 mi. W. of 37 on W Hwy. then 3/4 442-3361 mi. N. to FR 1052, Exeter REAL LIFE WORSHIP CENTER 652-3885 METHODIST 709 W. 10th St., Cassville

Stay current. The government wears many hats. We put them all in one place. Call 847-2610 to subscribe to The Cassville Democrat. Looking for one place to get fast answers to your questions www.cassville-democrat.com about government benefits and services? From Social Security benefits to government jobs to tips on cutting energy costs, USA.gov has you covered. It’s your offi cial source for all federal, state and local government information. Now that’s something you can hang your hat on.

A public service message from the U.S. General Services Administration. Cassville Democrat Wednesday, April 1, 2020 • Page 9 OBITUARIES

Fohn Funeral Home in riage to Gary Luppen in Cassville. June 1990, in Las Vegas. Visit www.fohnfu- Survivors include: her Man charged for hitting neralhome.com for husband Gary Luppen; her online obituaries, children, Marcia Accordino guestbook and private of Roanoke, Vir., Brenda condolences Delsing (Scott), of Iowa person with vehicle FOHN FUNERAL Falls, Iowa, Jake Thomas HOME of Iowa Falls, Iowa, and according to the statement. Cassville, Missouri Tricia Thomas of Cassville; Prather being FELONY ARREST Emergency personnel 417-847-2141 her stepchildren, Dan held on $75,000 Who: Brandon Prather, 27, on the scene said the vic- Thomas of Dows, Iowa, of Cassville tim suffered two broken Deb Thomas (Kenny) cash-only bond What: Is charged with legs and possibly a broken of Terrell, Texas, Doug first-degree assault More: femur, as well as several Thomas (Judy) of Dows, BY KYLE TROUTMAN Prather is being held lacerations to the head. RYAN DAVIS BIZZELL on a cash-only bond of Iowa, Virgil Thomas Jr. of [email protected] The victim was airlifted Ryan Davis Bizzell, $75,000 37, of Golden, passed Dows, Iowa, Gary Luppen A Cassville man is to a Springfield hospital Jr. (Martina) of Nevada, being held on a first-de- for emergency care and away Thursday, March police he was traveling 26, 2020, at Willard Iowa, and Debbie Luppen, gree assault charge after surgery. of Nevada, Iowa; several allegedly hitting another at about 30-35 miles per Prather is being held on Walker Hospice Home in hour and accelerated Fayetteville, Ark. grandchildren and great person with his vehicle. a $75,000 cash-only bond. grandchildren. According to a proba- when he saw the victim He has been arraigned, He was born July 8, on the side of the street. 1982, in Memphis, Tenn., She was preceded ble cause statement filed and a bond hearing is set in death by her father by Justin Ruark, with the Prather said he drove off for April 7 at 8:30 a.m. the son of Russell D. and the side of the roadway Ivy (Smith) Bizzell, who Robert Reeder, her step- Barry County Sheriff’s in the courtroom of Judge into the grass and struck survive of Golden. father Robert Walker, her Office, at about 2:25 Robert Foulke. the victim, causing the Additional survivors DARLENE LUPPEN mother Mildred Walker, p.m. Sunday, Prather He is also on bond from include: his grandfather, and daughter Rhonda was traveling in a 2019 victim to flip in the air Washington County, Ark., Darlene M. Luppen, Roy Bizzell of Nixa; one Hagelman. Nissan Versa and struck and about 30 feet into a for two counts of aggra- 85, of Cassville, passed brother, Jonathan Bizzell Services will be the victim at a high rate nearby driveway. vated assault, one of which away on Tuesday, March and his wife Mary-Esther announced at a later date. of speed near the 10,000 Prather allegedly com- was for striking another of Berryville, Ark.; and 24, 2020, at Cox South Cremation arrange- block of West 6th Street mitted the crime out of person with a vehicle, and one sister, Holly Holman Hospital in Springfield. ments are under direction in Cassville. anger and knowing it the other for discharging a of Nixa. She was born in Belmond, of Fohn Funeral Home in Prather allegedly told would cause serious injury, firearm in a victim’s face. Preceding him in death Iowa, on Dec. 13, 1934, Cassville. were his grandparents, to Robert and Mildred Visit www.fohnfu- Elna Bizzell and Elizabeth (Lindsay) Reeder. She was neralhome.com for and Melvin Smith. a member of the Iowa Falls online obituaries, Cattlemen continue He grew up and class of 1952. She worked guestbook and private received his education many years as a scale oper- condolences in Tennessee graduat- ator and fleet manager FOHN FUNERAL operations despite pandemic ing from Brighton High for Weaver Construction HOME School. He then joined in Alden, Iowa. She lat- Cassville, Missouri Stockyards still CORONAVIRUS bounced back. Ground the U.S. Marines and er went on to own and 417-847-2141 beef is flying off the after that moved back to operate Super 9 Inn in active despite IMPACT ON CATTLE shelves. Columbia people Tennessee, and worked Okmulgee, Okla., and said there's a likelihood of in Memphis as a meat Cassville Bowl in Cassville. market shifts, INDUSTRY some government assis- cutter for a grocery store. After selling Cassville What: Stockyards continue tance for feedlot operators In 2014, he moved to Bowl, she worked daily crowd limits operations with lower and beef cow operators. Missouri to make his at Fabritec in Butterfield, BY MURRAY BISHOFF numbers We don't know details yet. home. retiring when she turned Market: Rebounding after We think it's likely to be Cassville Democrat steep dive before pandemic some financial incentive to No services are 70. She then volunteered While the COVID-19 scheduled at this time. weekly at The Second Act University of Missouri those hard hit.” (coronavirus) pandemic Extension: Staff asked to The Extension spon- Cremation arrangements in Cassville. has impacted even agri- are under direction of She was united in mar- stay away from events sored two bull breeding culture markets, cattle- soundness clinics, on men have been impacted ues to impact cattle opera- March 19 and on March in other ways, but not tions. Cole said on March 23 in Aurora. Cattlemen through the closing of the 23, a bull sale was held in came as usual to have their DONNA WILKINS livestock yards. Springfield. The Extension animals checked, keeping Eldon Cole, live- ordered its staff to stay numbers down to four to Donna Maria Wilkins, stock specialist for the away, another practically five people there at any 59, of Seligman, passed University of Missouri unprecedented move, not one time, which is consid- away Thursday, March 26, Extension, said the Joplin wanting its people exposed ered an acceptable gath- 2020, at the Circle of Life Livestock Yard was open to a large audience. ering. He said the clinics Hospice in Bentonville, for business on March 25. Cole noted recent wet proceeded as expected, Ark. She was born Dec. 17, The Springfield Stockyard weather had made it dif- despite a few “mud inci- 1960, in Washington, D.C., was also open, but with the ficult for cattlemen to dents” that challenged the daughter of Clarence restrictions on gatherings even move livestock out transportation, requiring a and Lois (Smith) Gale. of 10 people or less, condi- of muddy fields. Much trip at another time. On Feb. 27, 2011, in tions were more difficult. more significant, howev- “Vets were doing their Seligman, she was unit- “They're not discourag- er, was a dive in market regular business,” Cole ed in marriage to Greg ing people from bringing prices before the pandem- said. “[The pandemic Wilkins, who preceded in cattle, but discourag- ic took hold. The drop was response] is something we her in death on Sept. 2, ing spectators,” Cole said. so significant, he noted, all talk about.” 2013. Also preceding her “They're limiting atten- that some packers may be Cole was working from in death was her mother, dance to people who are offering reimbursement home last week, but still Lois Gale. only interested in buying. to people who marketed taking calls from cattle- Survivors include: her Even if the seller comes, at that time, an almost father, Clarence W. Gale of men. Extension staff con- he's not encouraged to unprecedented occur- Pocomoke City, Md.; and tinue to make individual stay.” rence. two sisters, Pamela Lolita farm visits. Sales have also been “Right now, if you talk Gale and Karen L. Wyatt “Everybody was glad to continuing at the Four both of Washington, with University Extension see the sun [last week],” D.C. She graduat- States Stockyards in people in Columbia, the Cole added. “Life goes on. ed from Suitland Senior Exeter on Tuesdays. market is pretty darn People have to feed their High School in 1979 in The pandemic contin- good,” Cole said. “It's cattle and see their vets.” Suitland, Md. She earned her Associates Degree from Prince George’s Schools: Providing online resources Community College CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 in Largo, Md. She was to providing learning self-care is vitally import- “Resources are provid- employed for seven years resources and options ant to a student’s emo- ed to enhance or continue with the Federal Bureau of that parents and students tional and mental health. learning already achieved Investigation (FBI). can consider during this To reduce stress and anx- in the classroom,” Asbill Arrangements are unplanned break from iety, it is important to cre- said. “These activities under direction of Fohn regular learning,” Asbill ate a schedule for learning are recommended (not Funeral Home in Cassville, said. “Cassville R-IV time and relaxing or fun required) to keep students Missouri. School District is com- family activities.” strong mentally, phys- Visit www.fohnfu- mitted to supporting our To support students ically and emotionally. neralhome.com for students and their families and prevent a gap in learn- Please monitor our web- online obituaries, as we work through this ing due to the extended site, Twitter, Facebook, guestbook and private challenging time together. wellness break, Cassville or Instagram accounts for condolences A major change in routine Schools is providing sev- updates, information, and FOHN FUNERAL can be stressful and often- eral types of resources for resources. Building prin- HOME times leads to fear and parents, which include cipals and teachers will Cassville, Missouri anxiety for many students. online access and printed continue to reach out to 417-847-2141 “Practicing appropriate materials. families each week.” Sports: No practices or competitions CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 of what a postseason may or whether any MSHSAA demic, the best thing look like. rules are broken by said society can do is limit “MSHSAA is commit- gathering.” its interaction with one ted to the safety of our While schools are another. So, despite how student-participants and closed due to the difficult this may be, the the health of our school COVID-19 (coronavirus), MSHSAA office strongly communities,” West said. teams are not allowed to recommends students, “Because the People “Accordingly, in response practice or participate in parents, and non-school Must Know.” to the Centers for Disease competitions. coaches/trainers fol- Public Notice advertising plays a Control and Prevention “This includes infor- low this advice. Doing unique role both in American his- recommendations regard- mal/player-led practices so could ultimately end tory and in the process by which this country’s democracy is preserved. ing public gatherings, or any type of instruc- up salvaging the spring Its one premise is that people must schools are reminded tional session,” MSHSAA be informed if they are to govern sports season.” themselves competently. Public No- that it is not necessary or officials said. “National, All CDC, Missouri tice advertising first came into be- ing with the Congress of 1792. That prudent for any number state, and local govern- Department of Health body, recognizing its responsibility of students to gather for mental leaders are clear: and Senior Services and to the people, required the Postmas- ter General to advertise for bids for workouts, regardless of To help our country slow Missouri Department the construction of new post offices. From that inauspicious beginning to how those students gather the spread of this pan- of Elementary and the publication requirements in fed- Secondary Education rec- eral, state and local laws today, gov- ernment officials have come more ommendations for pre- and more to understand their obliga- IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! tions to inform the public through venting disease transmis- Public Notice advertising. Newspa- sion should be followed pers over the years have been the Call your account representative vehicle by which these obligations at this time for any school have been fulfilled. They will con- tinue to be as long as the public de- today. 417-847-2610 or non-school activity in mands that it be informed frequently Cassville Democrat | Cassville-Democrat.com which a student partic- and by the best means possible. ipates, MSHSAA stated. Page 10 • Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Cassville Democrat LOCAL Food: Cassville United Methodist continues to operate three separate pantries CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “We are restricted on handed out 120 meals,” free hot meals on week- items that we can buy in Mills said. “The second is days from 11:30 a.m. to 1 bulk for the pantry, as a USDA senior box distri- p.m. We are offering them well,” he said. “If people bution, in which we are as carry-out options and can, it would be helpful if actively seeking new appli- served 90 last Tuesday.” they picked up an item or cants for that service.” Robinson said they will two while they are at the The senior box case continue to serve carry-out store and dropped it off load is limited, but the hot meals as long as people in the pantry.” 117 applicants get a meal show up to get them. The items people pur- on the third Friday of the The Monett First United chase are non-perishable month. Methodist Church, in con- items, basic hygiene items, “The dates can change junction with the Ozarks baby products, socks and on those distributions so Food Harvest, is able to other items similar. people can always call the distribute meals. “We are trying to church to confirm,” Mills Brian Smith, church pas- The check-in process for the Cassville Methodist Church USDA Senior Box food pantry is restock as quickly as pos- said. “The next date for the tor, said they are also serv- to ensure the process moves along smoothly. Contributed photo sible, but it has been diffi- senior box is on April 24, ing hot meals on Tuesdays cult,” Cockrum said. “As a and people can apply for it and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. “First, the individuals or and a gallon of milk,” he King said seniors and community, we can come at that time.” with a carry-out meth- families must be residents said. “The week’s worth of home bound individuals together and try our best Some of the require- od, thanks to the Monett of Monett, Purdy, Pierce meals includes 14 meals can receive delivery based to help with food insecu- ments for the USDA senior Community Kitchen and City or Verona,” Smith said. total. Seven meals for on their comfort level. rity at this time.” box include being over 60 Pantry. “Also, at time of distribu- breakfast and seven meals “We can drop it off at the Additionally, if peo- years old and low-income. “The food pantry is open tion, they must provide a for dinner.” door and knock if they pre- ple would like to donate “The third option we at noon on Mondays, but photo I.D., proof of residen- People can pick up fer,” she said. “We add in monetarily, they may do have the Feeding America will not be open on the fifth cy (like a bill of some sort), the boxed food at 322 E. a few Clorox wipes so that so using www.tithe.ly/ Daily Pantry, which is Monday of the month,” he proof of income if they have Broadway St. in Monett. the individuals can wipe give?c=1398104 for giving open on weekdays 9-11:15 said. “On March 23, we any and the date of birth Another location in down the items once they to the pantry. a.m.,” Mills said. “The served 122 households.” and Social Security cards Monett is hard at work are delivered to them.” The Cassville United delivery method for that Smith said that is a nor- (not just the numbers) for making sure the communi- There are no income Methodist Church has is now curbside so we can mal amount of traffic, and every member residing in ty has what it needs. requirements at this time three separate functioning conform to social distanc- the only change at this time the household.” Crosslines has a func- to receive the food. food pantries as well. ing.” is that the food is distribut- Additionally, Life 360 tioning food pantry open “We just ask that peo- Janet Mills, church Serving both Barry and ed with curbside service. Community Service has from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ple use what they need food pantry director, said Lawerence counties is the “Typically, we give out joined with Purdy, Monett Monday through Friday. and don’t take advantage,” they are all still open and Body of Christ food pantry a box per household, but and Pierce City school dis- Malinda King, Crosslines King said. “If we have the doing distributions. in Wheaton. larger families can get a tricts and what they are administrator, said the dis- right size in diapers we “We have altered the Gene Robinson, church bit more,” he said. “Also, doing for students as far as tribution method is curb- will add them to the boxes model to incorporate pastor, said the pantry is before families were able grab and go meals go. side pick up, but some resi- as needed, and we try to social distancing,” she open, and the method of to pick out the food that Drew Forsman, Life dents in Monett and Pierce add toilet paper and oth- said. “We are committed delivery is drive-through they wanted, but with the 360 Community Services City can utilize delivery. er necessities to the boxes to providing food to people and is offered to the public current situation it is all Monett site director, said “People are asked to call going to seniors and home in need, no matter what.” every other Thursday from pre-packaged.” Monday through Friday ahead for an application bound individuals.” One of the food service 1-4 p.m. The Tuesday and from 3-5 p.m., food is process,” she said. “We will Delivery is available to options at the UMC pan- “Instead of coming Thursday free hot meal car- being distributed to fami- ask how many are in the Monett and Pierce City only try is a USDA distribution, inside to sign up, we come ry-out is available to any- lies in need. home and if there are any at this time. which is held on the fourth out to you to help with social one who shows up, but the “Children 18 years dietary restrictions, then To apply for services or Tuesday of the month. distancing at this time,” he Monday pantry services do and younger will receive call back with a time for to donate items people may “Last Tuesday, we said. “We are also serving have restrictions. a week’s worth of food them to come pick up.” call 417-235-6666. COVID-19: Public urged to use storm shelters, despite distancing guidelines CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 having close contact with guideline is in the case of vice and, per the Governor’s “It would not surprise has affected our citizens. their stay at home order, the positive individual. severe weather. He still order, allows them to sell me if we have cases in There is an urgent need for they picked what ser- Those eight people are recommends people go to uncooked food like grocery Barry County because 80 federal assistance to help vices are essential. A lot practicing in-home isola- tornado shelters. stores,” Compton said. percent of people who have Missouri families meet of these letters are com- tion for 14 days or until a “You may not catch “But, they still may have it do not show symptoms. today’s challenges and the ing form associations and negative test is returned. COVID, but a tornado will no more than 10 people We may never know if many more that we will private businesses. The “It’s important for peo- catch you,” Compton said. in the building, and those those people have it, but face.” Department of Agriculture ple to know a few things,” The Barry County people should keep a dis- they can still infect others, Parson requested two is the only government Compton said. “This is not Office of Emergency tance of six feet apart. This and that’s why we have the programs statewide, disas- entity I have seen that has unexpected. We eventu- Management, as direct- also extends to public gath- social distancing order.” ter unemployment assis- sent something to peo- ally expected someone to ed by the Emergency erings. We know people tance and crisis counseling, ple transporting food and test positive for a case. The Declaration of the County work, play and pray togeth- Benefit of declarations under FEMA’s Individual goods, and that was based Health Department has Commission, has acti- er, but to defeat this virus, There were multiple Assistance Program, which on what the federal gov- plans, and it’s not any dif- vated the Barry County the most basic way is social reasons for the county and provides assistance to indi- ernment calls essential ferent than any other type Emergency Operations distancing. This does not health department to sub- viduals and families. The services. Greene County’s of investigation. The best Center in support of stop travel-related illness. mit the emergency declara- Governor said the closure order allowed for more thing people can do is con- the Public Health and “In order to avoid an tions prior to having a case. of multiple employment than that.” tinue to practice the basics Emergency Response and outbreak in the communi- “By declaring a state sectors will greatly impact per the county’s emergency Recovery to COVID-19. ty, we use social distancing of emergency in Barry all Missourians and that County Commission’s order. Barry County because the virus is spread County, we are acknowl- the state and local capa- action “There are also no plans Emergency Management person to person — it is edging we likely have cases, bilities to provide mental The Barry County to issue a stay-at-home and Health Department not airborne or foodborne. and our future response to health services will also Historic Courthouse has order, nor a shelter-in- Officials will be working Just staying inside doesn’t that may exceed our abili- require federal assistance. restricted access to the place order. We have one very closely with state and necessarily protect you, but ty to pay for it,” Compton Governor Parson also West Handicap entrance. case that does not seem to federal partners to ensure staying away from other said. “The public health requested FEMA’s Public Those with business in the be widespread.” that all necessary and avail- people will protect you. declaration acknowledges Assistance Program to courthouse should read the Compton said more able resources are provided there are likely cases that assist local governments posted advisories before information that may to support the responders, Cases and testing exist that we do not know and qualifying nonprofit entering. Instructions reveal the individual’s healthcare providers and As of Tuesday morning, about, so we need to use agencies with emergency posted at the entrance of identity is being withheld residents of Barry County. there were 1,031 cases of social distancing as a pre- response expenses, includ- each office will have direc- at this time. “The best ways to pro- coronavirus statewide, and ventative measure. ing those of first respond- tions for access. People “We are not releasing tect yourself is to wash 13 people had died from “We held off our decla- ers, in responding to the are encouraged to contact the age, gender or location your hands with soap and the virus. In Barry County, ration for a couple weeks COVID-19 pandemic. He courthouse offices directly because we only have the water or use a 60 percent also as of Tuesday, there because we wanted to also requested that FEMA with questions. one case,” he said. “We alcohol hand sanitizer was one positive test, 27 make sure we clearly saw assist with debris remov- “The County typically will release ages often, avoid close contact people who tested nega- a threat. And, with con- al expenses if needed for Commission is dedicated and genders of groups of with others, cover coughs tive, and 9 tests awaiting firmed cases in so many the removal and dispos- to maintaining important patients, but not just one and sneezes, wear a face- results. counties next to us, it is al of biohazard and other county services, but it is patient. If given the choice, mask if you are sick, stay Compton said Gov. Mike likely [more] cases also contaminated materials as imperative to the safe- we fall on the side of cau- home if you’re sick, and Parson has now required exist in our community.” a result of the pandemic ty of citizens and county tion. We’ve seen instanc- clean and disinfect fre- all laboratories, public and Declaring a state of response. employees that we enact es throughout the country quently touched surfaces private, to report positive emergency will also open Letters of essential these precautions,” said where people were able to daily,” said Roger Brock, and negative results. In up the county to state or Gary Youngblood, presid- identify an individual and Barry County Health the past, private labs may federal assistance and service ing commissioner. have done things to that Department administrator. not have reported negative resources, should it be Since the issuance of COVID-19 Symptoms person. In one case, people Emergency results. Compton said all needed. the stay at home order — cough, fever, difficulty cut down a tree on one per- Barry County’s tests have An example of that in Greene County, many breathing — may occur son’s property and kept the declarations been in public labs. would be help paying for in the community have two days to two weeks person from leaving their The Barry County “The bottom line is, if a biohazard waste, which received letters of essential after exposure. Although home. Commission and the Barry doctor thinks you need a can be costly. service from their employ- most of the cases have “There are two prob- County Health Department test, a test will be ordered,” “If any of the person- ers. Compton said at this been mild, the disease is lems with releasing the have each made an emer- Compton said. “And, no al protection equipment juncture, it may not hurt especially dangerous for location. One, it is a small gency declaration, aim- matter where the test is used by medical personnel to carry the letters at this the elderly and others with enough area where the ing to slow the spread of done, the labs report to the is contaminated, it has to time, but it is not neces- weaker immune systems. person could potential- COVID-19 (coronavirus), county of residency. The be disposed of as biological sary, and the likelihood of Those most at risk should ly be identified, and two, as well as prepare for the turnaround is also pretty waste, and you have to pay any fines or enforcement avoid unnecessary travel we fear people may take need for any state or feder- good. We usually get tests by the pound to do that,” is low. and contact with non-fam- location information and al assistance. back in 2-3 days.” Compton said. “Could someone receive ily members. use it not for its real value. The declarations acti- Compton said more Gov. Parson has also a fine, yes, but that’s very To be evaluated for We don’t want people to vated the Emergency people are likely to be test- made a disaster declaration unlikely,” Compton said. symptoms of COVID-19, avoid XYZ area because the Operations Plan and estab- ed in the future, as well. to FEMA and President “In Barry County, we do or if symptoms worsen, case is there, but we also lished necessary emergen- “Originally, there had to Donald Trump. not have a stay at home county officials ask indi- don’t want people to relax cy measures. Those mea- be likelihood of an expo- In the request filed order. If events are held viduals to call their local and think they are in the sures include; prohibiting sure to get a test,” he said. Tuesday, Parson said the with more than 10 people, medical provider or hos- clear because XYZ area is gatherings of greater than “Now, that is shifting, and pandemic is of such sever- that would be a misde- pital before seeking treat- far away from them. First 10 people, social distancing we are looking more at ity and magnitude that meanor, but enforcement ment. People who feel they responders do have the of a minimum of six feet symptoms, like a fever of an effective response is is not the goal. The goal might have the virus need information in case they between unrelated people, 100+, difficulty breathing beyond the state and local is just to educate people. to give health care pro- are called to that location.” and restriction to curbside and dry cough. Tests are governments. As long as people aren’t viders a warning so safety Compton said for peo- or drive-thru restaurant done by doctors’ orders, “The COVID-19 pan- blatantly endangering precautions can be taken ple worried about if they service. but doctors now have demic has already had a the health of the public, it before their arrival to help have been in the same “Social distancing is the greater discretion to make devastating effect on the would not be an issue.” prevent the infection of location as someone with best way to limit the spread requests. If you have signs state of Missouri, straining Compton said at the end health care workers and coronavirus, any person of COVID-19,” said Roger and symptoms and a doc- hospitals, healthcare facil- of the day, law enforcement others at the facility. going to a store or in public Brock, administrator of tor says you need to be test- ities and nursing homes, would know what essential The Missouri should keep a distance of the Barry County Health ed, you will be tested.” businesses large and small, services are, and letters Department of Health and six feet from others. If wor- Department. “We under- Compton said officials schools, and tens of thou- handed out by employers Senior Services is operat- ried about getting the virus stand these measures may are also working toward sands of Missourians who would not carry any legal ing a hotline for residents from an item at a store, be inconvenient, but they the ability to test more have been forced out of weight, as a business own- and health care providers the person should clean off are the best way we have to people. their jobs,” Parson said. er proclaiming a business to call for information and all items purchased once protect our citizens.” “What we’d like to do is “Although it is continuing is essential does not inher- guidance about COVID-19. at home and wash his or Compton said the order surveillance testing to bet- to develop, it’s already clear ently make it so. The statewide hotline num- her hands for at least 20 is not a stay at home order ter track the virus,” he said. the COVID-19 pandemic “Government agencies ber is 877-435-8411. The seconds. like what has been issued “Eventually, we want to will have a more sweep- determine what essential hotline is being operated Compton also added in Greene County. capture the number of peo- ing impact on the entire services are,” Compton by medical professionals the one exception to the “Ours limits restaurants ple carrying the virus but state of Missouri than any said. “Like in Greene and is available 24 hours a six-foot social distancing and bars to carry-out ser- not showing symptoms. other previous disaster that County, when they wrote day, 7 days a week. Cassville Democrat Wednesday, April 1, 2020 • Page 11 LOCAL BARRY COUNTY COURT NEWS • Thomas Delmar Berry, Cassville, DWI, misd. B, misd. B, $50.50 and court vised probation and court $50.50, $10 CVCF. Cassville, failed to equip Purdy, speeding, misd. B, SIS, two years unsuper- costs; no valid driver’s costs. • Charles Leroy Stidham, vehicle with adequate/ suspended imposition of vised probation; driving license, misd. D, $30.50 • Jeremy Adam James, Miller, speeding, misd. B, properly attached muffler, sentence (SIS), one year while license redoked or and court costs; seat belt Washburn, no valid driv- $155.50 and court costs. infr., $60.50 and court probation and court costs; suspended, misd. D, one violation, $10. er’s license, misd. D, SIS, • Albert James Stone, costs. seat belt violation, infr., year unsupervised proba- • Christopher Michael six months probation and Cassville, seat belt viola- • Sean M. Dietz, Kansas $10; speeding, misd. B, tion and $10 CVCF. Albertson, Seligman, court costs. Defendant tion, infr., $10 and court City, failed to equip vehi- SIS, one year probation • Jeanette Marie unlawful use of drug par- must obtain valid license costs. cle with adequate/proper- and court costs. Maxwell, Monett, leaving aphernalia, misd. A, and within five months; seat • Angela Dawn Tiner, ly attached muffler, infr., • William Anthony scene of an accident, misd. possession of marijuana/ belt violation, $10. Exeter, speeding, infr., $155.50 and court costs. Bozman, Jr., Crane, speed- A, SIS, two years unsuper- sunthetic cannabinoid - • Jade Justice Lamproe, $50.50 and court costs; • Shelby Lyn Earp, ing, misd. C, $70.50 and vised probation and court prior drug offense, $400 Wheaton, speeding, misd. seat belt violation, inner. Cassville, unlawful use of court costs; seat belt viola- costs, $10 CVCF. and $10 Crime Victims C, and seat belt violation, $10. drug paraphernalia, misd. tion, infr., $10. • John Michael Compensation Fund infr., $60.50. • Hunter Seay Williams, D, $200 and court costs. • Salena Elizabeth Scannell, Seligman, speed- (CVCF). • Tayshia Lynn Golden, speeding, misd. • Virdiana Anahi Garcia Brattin, Verona, failed to ing, misd. B, SIS, one year • Sarah Brooks, Mattingly, Purdy, speed- B, SIS, one year unsuper- Serrato, Cassville, speed- drive on right half of road- unsupervised probation Seligman, second degree ing, misd. B, $200 and vised probation and court ing, infr., $50.50 and court way, misd. C, $60.50 and and court costs; speed- trespassing, infr., $75 and court costs. costs; financial responsi- costs. court costs; seat belt viola- ing, misd. B, SIS, one year court costs. • Richard James bility violation, misd. D, • Jose Francisco tion, infr., $10. unsupervised probation • Zachary Ryan Carney, McRoberts, Monett, seat SIS, one year unsupervised Gonzalez, Pierce City, • Eric Dewayne Hall, and court costs. Wheaton, seat belt viola- belt violation, infr., $10 probation and court costs. speeding, misd. C, $100.50 Cassville, failed to regis- • Carl Shipley Schell, tion, infr. $10. and court costs. • Kayla Nicole Yount, and court costs. ter motor vehicle, misd. Cassville, speeding, misd. • Gabriel Lee • Erica Nicole Nichols, Cassville, failed to regis- • Sarah Lynne Gorman, B, $50.50 and court costs; B, SIS, one year unsuper- Delossantos, Washburn, Gentry, Ark., speeding, ter motor vehicle, misd. B, Springfield, possession of two counts seat belt viola- vised probation. stealing, misd. D, sus- misd. B, $155,50 and court $50.50 and court costs. marijuana/sunthetic can- tion, infr., $10 each count. • Wyatt Scott Stehlik, pended imposition of sen- costs. • Juan Jose Alvarez, nabinoid, misd. D, $200. • Brian G. Hines, Cassville, speeding, misd. tence (SIS), one year unsu- • Miguel Angel Monett, speeding, misd. B, • Ethain E. Harris, Bentonville, Ark., driving B, speeding, SIS, one year pervised probation. Rabadan, Wentworth, $155.50 and court costs. Monett, speeding, misd. C, while intoxicated (DWI), unsupervised probation • Toby Shane Dotson, speeding, misd. B, $155.50 • Sarajean Marie Baker, $100.50 and court costs; misd. B, SIS, two years and court costs. Defendant Purdy, financial responsi- and court costs. Monett, seat belt violation, operated motor vehicle unsupervised probation must complete Youth bility violation, misd. D, • Tony Blaine Raley, infr., $10 and court costs. without standard front/ and court costs, $10 Crime Traffic Offender Program $80.50. Wentworth, seat belt vio- • Michelle Leigh rear bumpers, misd. C, Victims Compensation (YTOP) by April 1, and • Emily Lauren Doyle, lation, infr., $10. Balmas, Monett, speeding, $30 and court costs. Fund (CVCF). provide proof of comple- Springfield, speeding, • Shayler Dane-Joseph misd. C, $70.50 and court • Jose Angel Hernandez • Jacob Abraham Holt, tion. misd. C, $70.50 and court Route, Wheaton, no valid costs. Barrientos, Purdy, failed Cassville, failed to regis- • Lucas Duaine Taylor, costs. driver’s license, misd. D, • Timmy Dale Branham, to equip vehicle with ade- ter motor vehicle, misd. B, Baldwin City, Kan., tam- • Silvia Espinosa, $50.50. Galena, driving while quate/properly attached $50.50 and court costs. per with ignition interlock speeding, misd. C, $60.50 • John George Senko, license is revoked - sec- muffler, infr., $350 and • Todd Leroy Hoppes, device, misd. A, $80 and and court costs. Jr., Cassville, failed to ond or third offense, misd. court costs; operate vehi- Cassville, passed vehi- court costs, $10 CVCF. • Jessie Michael equip vehicle with ade- A, SIS, one year probation cle in improper/careless cle on the right, misd. C, • Holly Anne Tubbs, Harling, Seligman, speed- quate/properly attached and court costs. manner - accident, misd. $80.50 and court costs. Verona, failed to drive ing, misd. B. $155.50 and muffler, infr. $80. • Joshua Tyler Brown, A, SIS, one year unsuper- • Marion Audrey on right half of roadway, court costs. • Alan Dale Sickendick, Exeter, failed to yield to vised probation and court Kamely, Shell Knob, misd. A, SIS, one year • Audrey Michelle speeding, infr., $50.50 left-turning vehicle, misd. costs; seat belt violation, speeding, misd. C, $70.50 unsupervised probation Harrison, Cassville, speed- and court costs. C, SIS, six months proba- infr., $10. and court costs. and court costs. ing, misd. C, $70.50 and • Laura Kay Stensrud, tion and court costs. • Nicholas Owen Ives, • Justin Andrew Lanore, • Antonio Mejia Vela, court costs. Bentonville, Ark., failed • Terry Ray Carnes, Monett, failed to drive in Purdy, seat belt violation, Monett, failed to register • Nicholas S. Hutchens, to register motor vehicle, Shell Knob, seat belt viola- the right lane, misd. C, and infr., $10. out-of-state vehicle/trailer Stella, non-support, misd. misd. B; financial respon- tion, infr., $10. seat belt violation, infr., • William Curtis Martin, when a Missouri resident, A, SIS, two years unsuper- sibility violation, misd. D, • Dennis Lee Cole, $70.50. Page 12 • Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Cassville Democrat

FEBRUARY FOOD SERVICE REPORT RELEASED PUBLIC NOTICES served, whichever is later, PUBLIC NOTICES PRINTED IN or be forever barred to the The Health able amount of sanitizer. Pack & Go, Monett, lenos and tamales stored NEWSPAPERS HELP FULFILL fullest extent permissible by Department divides • Chemicals in a spray uncovered in the reach-in THE CITIZEN’S CONSTITUTION- law. Such six-month period AL RIGHT OF DUE PROCESS OF and such two-month period food service code viola- bottle are not clearly labeled Routine, 2/13/20 cooler.* LAW BY PUTTING HIM ON NO- do not extend the limitation tions into two categories; with its contents.* Priority Violations: 0 • Counter top in the mop TICE OF MATTERS WHICH AF- period that would bar claims Priority and Core items. • Marinara sauce held Core Violations: 0 room is soiled by dried sal- FECT HIM OR HIS PROPERTY. one year after the decedent’s Priority items are at 116F.* sa splatter.* death, as provided in section more likely than other • Current permit is not La Jarra Loka, Monett, • Employee used a dry 473.444, RSMo, or any violations to contribute clearly posted for the public wiping cloth to clean off the PROBATE other applicable limitation to food contamination, or to see.* Permit Issued, counter, cutting board and periods. Nothing in section illness and/or injury. Core Violations: 2 knife after prepping lettuce, 473.033, RSMo, shall be Core items although 2/17/20 but did not sanitize them.* IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL construed to bar any action important to the overall • Restroom for the kitch- CIRCUIT COURT OF against a decedent’s liability BARRY COUNTY, hygiene of the establish- Monett Elementary en does not have access to insurance carrier through a Cub’s Café, Monett, CASSVILLE, defendant ad litem pursuant ment, do not necessari- School, Monett, a hand washing sink and MISSOURI ly present an immediate Routine, 2/17/20 access to the kitchen sink to section 537.021, RSMo. Routine, 2/10/20 Priority Violations: 10 PROBATE DIVISION Date of the decedent’s threat to food contami- is blocked by dry goods, a In the Estate of: death was APRIL 11, 2019. nation or illness and/or Priority Violations: 1* • No one ServSafe certi- fridge and a prep table. ILEENE BALUN Deceased. Date of first publication injury. • Riblets and hamburg- fied on duty. • Hose connected to the Case No. 20BR-PR00018 er patties held at tempera- • Most recent inspection is APRIL 1, 2020. A report for each estab- utility sink is left in the sink NOTICE OF LETTERS Craig Williams, lishment that is inspected tures between 125F and not posted in a conspicu- between uses, sink has no TESTAMENTARY Circuit Clerk shows the number of pri- 130F.* ous place for customers to back flow prevention.* GRANTED By: Sherry L. Allee ority items, along with a Core Violations: 0 read.* • Pressure sprayer (Supervised Administration) Division Clerk short statement as to the • Uncovered employ- filled with chemicals is not To all persons interested 1st Ins. 4-1-20 11-14 nature of the violations. ee beverage on prep table labeled.* in the Estate of ILEENE Pizza Hut, Monett, where chicken is being pre- BALUN, decedent. The report also shows the Core Violations: 5 MISCELLANEOUS number of core items, but Routine, 2/10/20 pared.* On MARCH 2, 2020, the last will of the decedent doesn’t list the nature of Priority Violations: 2 • Can opener blade • Marinara sauce held at is soiled with dried food Subway, Shell Knob, having been admitted to CITY OF WHEATON those violations. probate, the following *Corrected on spot 130F. debris.* Routine, 2/19/20 NOTICE OF • Bacteria growth in the individual was appointed PUBLIC HEARING • Sprayer/scrap faucet Priority Violations:1* personal representative of NOTICE is hereby given before the dish machine is ice machine. the estate of ILEENE BALUN, • Twelve plus black sili- to all citizens and parties in Cassville Primary/ leaking. • Unapproved pesticide decedent, by the Probate cone bread trays soiled by interest that the City Council Core Violations: 3 and medicines stored above Division of the Circuit Court Middle School, food accumulation.* of the City of Wheaton, food in kitchen.* of Barry County, Missouri. Core Violations: 3 Missouri, will conduct a Cassville, Routine, • Raw beef stored above The name, business PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, Rocco’s Pizza, Monett, ready to eat cooked ham.* address of the personal 2/3/20 • Dish machine is not Shell Knob School, representative is: April 7, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. at Priority Violations: 0 Routine, 2/10/20 the City of Wheaton located Priority Violations: 2* dispensing sanitizer. JESSICA CATHERINE Core Violations: 0 Shell Knob, Routine, HORN, at 219 E. Main, Wheaton, • Alfredo sauce, spaghet- • Food handlers not Missouri 64874. ti, lasagna and penne pasta washing hands before put- 2/20/20 P.O. BOX 256, MARIONVILLE, MO 65705 The hearing will be Cassville Golf are not labeled with a dis- ting gloves on and when Priority Violations: 0 conducted to ascertain changing tasks. Servers Core Violations: 0 The personal Association, Cassville, card date.* representative’s attorney’s public opinion regarding • Ham with a discard substituting hand antisep- the proposed voluntary tics for hand washing. name, business address Routine, 2/3/20 date of 1/4 and sausage 1/5 Central Crossing Senior and phone number is: annexation of all or part Priority Violations: 0 are not discarded.* • Diced ham, diced BLAKE BRANDON FIELDS, of the following described Core Violations: 0 Core Violations: 3 tomatoes and other poten- Center, Shell Knob, 605 MAIN STREET, real property described as tially hazardous foods CASSVILLE, MO 65625 follows, to-wit: held at 47F in the reach-in Routine, 2/20/20 417-847-9999 A tract of land owned by Casey’s General Store Monett Middle School, cooler. Raw chicken, beef Priority Violations: 0 All creditors of said Vista Investment Properties, Inc., described as follows: No. 3068, Cassville, Monett, Routine, and other foods not held at Core Violations: 0 decedent are notified to file 41F or below in line cooler claims in court within six Follow-up, 2/3/20 2/10/20 number one. Cassville Intermediate months from the date of firstA tract of land described All priority violations Priority Violations: 0 Core Violations: 8 publication of this notice as follows: Beginning at a corrected. Core Violations: 0 School, Cassville, or if a copy of this notice point 1416 feet South of was mailed to, or served the Northwest corner of Subway (Inside Routine, 2/20/20 upon, such creditor by the the Northwest Quarter of L & L Stores, Eagle Doughco Donut, Priority Violations: 0 personal representative, the Northeast Quarter of Walmart), Monett, Core Violations: 0 then within two months from Section 34, Township 24, Rock, Follow-up, Cassville, Routine, the date it was mailed or Range 29, Barry County, Routine, 2/17/20 Missouri, thence East 120 2/4/20 2/11/20 Priority Violations: 0 served, whichever is later, Cassville High School, or be forever barred to the feet, thence North 100 feet, Priority Violations: 1 Priority Violations: 2* Core Violations: 0 thence East 400 feet, thence • No one ServSafe certi- • Current permit is not fullest extent permissible by Cassville, Routine, law. Such six-month period South 430 feet, thence West fied on duty. posted for the public to Acambaro Mexican 2/24/20 and such two-month period 520 feet, thence North read.* do not extend the limitation along the East side of an • Sausage rolls with a Priority Violations: 0 King Food Savers, Restaurant, Monett, Core Violations: 0 period that would bar claims existing road to the point of discard time of 10 a.m., one year after the decedent’s beginning. Purdy, Routine, jalapeño rolls 10:15 a.m., Routine, 2/17/20 death, as provided in section /s/Marianne Witt croissant sandwiches 10:20 Priority Violations: 1* Cassville Senior 473.444, RSMo, or any 2/4/20 a.m. and biscuit sandwich- • Bins that flatware are other applicable limitation Marianne Witt Priority Violations: 2* es 10:39 a.m. were not stored in has debris in the Center, Cassville, periods. Nothing in section City Clerk • Children’s allergy med- discarded at their discard bottom.* 473.033, RSMo, shall be Wheaton, Missouri icine not discarded by expi- Core Violations: 1 Routine, 2/24/20 1st Ins. 3-18-20 9-11 time.* Priority Violations: 0 construed to bar any action ration date of 8/18.* against a decedent’s liability ______Core Violations: 3* Core Violations: 0 • Uncovered employee insurance carrier through a beverage in meat depart- Stateline BBQ, Eagle defendant ad litem pursuant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ment.* Mercy Hospital, Rock, Routine, Paradise Café, to section 537.021, RSMo. OF Core Violations: 1 Date of the decedent’s BARRY COUNTY, Cassville, Routine, 2/17/20 Cassville, Approved for death was FEBRUARY 21, CASSVILLE, MISSOURI 2/12/20 Priority Violations: 0 2019. JUVENILE DIVISION Country Corner, Purdy, Core Violations: 1* Reopening 2/24/20 Date of first publication:IN IN THE MATTER OF ) Priority Violations: 0 Priority Violations: 0 MARCH 11, 2020. I.A.P.O. ) Routine, 2/4/20 Core Violations: 0 Core Violations: 0 Craig Williams (SEAL) A minor child, ) Priority Violations: 2* Office Pub & Circuit Clerk ) • Eggs for sale not from Subway (Supercenter), Purdy R-III School, By: Sherry L. Allee, MICHAEL OHL and ) approved source. Steakhouse, Eagle Clerk JUNE SEABOURN, ) • Last inspection viola- Cassville, Routine, Rock, Routine, Purdy, Routine, 1st Ins. 3-11-20 8-11 Petitioners ) tion page not posted in a ______vs ) conspicuous place for cus- 2/12/20 2/17/20 2/25/20 KAYLA HEATHERLY, ) tomers to read.* Priority Violations: 3 Priority Violations: 4 Priority Violations: 0 IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL Respondent ) Core Violations: 1* • No one ServSafe certi- • Raw meat stored Core Violations: 0 CIRCUIT COURT OF fied on duty. above dough in the walk- BARRY COUNTY Case No. 20BR-JU00033 • Raw farm fresh eggs in cooler.* The Coffee Café, Purdy, MISSOURI NOTICE UPON ORDER Adelita’s Mexican stored above cheese in the • Two large containers PROBATE DIVISION FOR SERVICE Restaurant, Purdy, reach-in fridge.* of gravy and a container Routine, 2/25/20 In the Estate of BY PUBLICATION • Sanitizer at the sand- of baked potatoes are not Priority Violations: 0 GREGORY SCOTT KLEIN The State of Missouri Deceased. to: KAYLA HEATHERLY. Routine, 2/4/20 wich line is too weak.* labeled with the discard Core Violations: 2 Core Violations: 0 Case No. 20BR-PR00042 You are hereby notified Priority Violations: 1* date.* NOTICE OF LETTERS • Air freshener stored that an action has been • Pizza sauce, ranch, and Fourstate Stockyard OF ADMINISTRATION commenced against you in above raw onions.* Subway, Cassville, one container of tomato GRANTED the Circuit Court of Barry Core Violations: 0 ends with a discard date of Café, Exeter, Routine, (Independent County, Missouri, Juvenile Routine, 2/12/20 2/14 not discarded.* Administration) Division, the object and Priority Violations: 0 2/25/20 Pizza Hut, Shell Knob, • Last tank of the septic Priority Violations: 1* To all persons interested general nature of which Core Violations: 2 system is leaking effluent in the Estate of GREGORY is to secure a judgment • Mac’n’cheese and SCOTT KLEIN, Decedent: Routine, 2/6/20 from the last man hole. baked beans held at 124F of Adoption of your child, Priority Violations: 1* Core Violations: 2 On MARCH 23, 2020, I.A.P.O. Walmart Supercenter and 125F.* the following individual was The names of all the • Marinara sauce held at Core Violations: 0 129F.* No. 914, Cassville, appointed the presonal parties in this action are Core Violations: 0 Happy House, Monett, representative of the estate stated above, and the name Follow-up, 2/13/20 Southwest Elementary of GREGORY SCOTT KLEIN, and address of the attorney Priority Violations: 1 Routine, 2/18/20 decedent, by the Probate for the Petitioner is Darlene Braum’s Ice Cream, • Foaming station hose Priority Violations: 1* School, Washburn, Division of the Circuit Parrigon, P.O. Box A, Pierce in the deli station is leaking. • Sanitizer at the Court of Barry County, City, Missouri 65723. Monett, Follow-up, drive-thru is too strong.* Routine, 2/27/20 Missouri. The personal Priority Violations: 0 You are further notified 2/10/20 Core Violations: 2* representative’s business that, unless you file an Rapid Roberts, Monett, Core Violations: 0 address and phone number answer or other pleading or All priority violations is: corrected. Follow-up, 2/13/20 Casa Maya Mexican shall otherwise appear and Southwest High CATHY D. KLEIN defend against the aforesaid Priority Violations: 1 Grill, Shell Knob, 7422 COUNTY RD 1930, petition within 45 days after Casey’s General Store • No one ServSafe certi- School, Washburn, WEST PLAINS, MO 65775 March 18, 2020, the date fied on duty. Routine, 2/19/20 The personal of first publication of this No. 2258, Monett, Priority Violations: 12 Routine, 2/27/20 representative may notice, judgment by default Mazzio’s Italian • No one ServSafe certi- Priority Violations: 0 administer the estate will be taken against you. Follow-up, 2/10/20 fied on duty. Core Violations: 0 independently without It is ordered that a All priority violations Eatery, Monett, • Employee handled adjudication, order, or copy hereof be published corrected. raw meat and then wiped direction of the Probate according to law in the Follow-up, 2/13/20 Roadhouse Grill & Division of the Circuit Cassville Democrat, a their hands on their Court, unless a petition for All priority violations apron and continued pre- Pub, Shell Knob, newspaper of general Monett Senior Center, corrected. supervised administration is circulation published in the paring food.(Repeat)* Routine, 2/27/20 made to and granted by the Monett, Routine, • Meat on the grill held County of Barry, State of Priority Violations: 3 court. Missouri. 2/10/20 Herb Depot Organic at 80F, salsa on the grill • No one ServSafe certi- The personal Dated March 9, 2020 Priority Violations: 0 Market, Monett, at 52F and cheese sauce fied on duty. representative’s attorney’s (SEAL) Core Violations: 0 on the steam table at • Cole slaw with a dis- name, business address J. Craig Williams Routine, 2/13/20 136F (Repeat)* and phone number is: Circuit Clerk card date of 2/19/20 not TOBIN R. DUNN, Priority Violations: 1* • Numerous food items discarded.* By: Hannah Henson Mazzio’s Italian are not labeled with a seven 620 W. REPUBLIC ROAD, 1st Ins. 3-18-20 9-12 • Raw shelled eggs • No hand washing sink SUITE 104, Eatery, Monett, stored above butter and day discard date.(Repeat)* available in the dining room ______• Raw meat thawing at SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807 beverages.* just off the bar where food PH. 417-851-5888. Routine, 2/10/20 Core Violations: 0 room temperature on a is being prepared instead of Priority Violations: 5 shelf above clean plates All creditors of the the kitchen. decedent are notified to file • No one ServSafe certi- Monett Plaza 8 and utensils.* Core Violations: 0 claims in court within six STAY fied on duty. • Raw shelled eggs, raw months from the date of first • Dish machine is not Theater, Monett, chicken and raw bacon publication of this notice dispensing any measur- stored above open cans Walmart Supercenter or if a copy of this notice CURRENT able amount of chemical Routine, 2/13/20 of fruit, open cans of jala- No. 914, Cassville, was mailed to, or served Call 235.3135 to sanitizer. Wall sanitizer Priority Violations: 1* peños, open containers of upon, such creditor by the dispenser for the three • Six mouse pellets in the tomatoes.* Follow-up, 2/27/20 personal representative, subscribe to compartment sink is not upper storage room.* • Cans of fruit, a can of All priority violations then within two months from The Monett Times. discharging any measur- Core Violations: 0 jalapeños, can of chili rel- corrected. the date it was mailed or Cassville Democrat Wednesday, April 1, 2020 • Page 13

P.O. Box 276, 702 West Petition, within 45 days MISCELLANEOUS Street, Cassville, Missouri after the 25th day of March 1. Special Notices 16. Help Wanted 16. Help Wanted 65625. 2020, or appear and defend IN THE CIRCUIT COURT YOU ARE FURTHER against the aforementioned IMPORTANT INFORMATION: OF BARRY COUNTY, NOTIFIED that, unless action at the Barry County Please check your ad the first day MISSOURI you file an answerJudicial or Center, other 102 West of publication. If it contains an er- HELP WANTED AT CASSVILLE pleading or shall otherwise Street, City of Cassville, ror, report it to The Cassville appear and defend against State of Missouri, judgment Democrat Classified Department. by default will be rendered SHANE STRACNER ) the aforesaid Petition within Errors will be corrected and credit against you, and a Judgment Looking for qualified advertising PLAINTIFF, ) 45 days after the 11th day will be issued for the first day of ) and Decree of Paternity, of March, 2020, judgment publications only. The Cassville vs. ) by default will be rendered with orders of custody, sales person for newspaper, Democrat shall not be liable for DAVE H. LETZ, ) against you. visitation, and support will magazine and digital. ) IT IS ORDERED that a be entered. The trial date is any loss or expense that results RITA ANN HARTY, ) copy hereof be published TBD, but the next hearing in from the publication (whether pub- Income will be commission ) according to law in the this matter that is currently lished correctly or not) or omission LARRY ) Cassville Democrat, a scheduled will take place of an advertisement. based. Qualified person will KETCHERSIDE and ) newspaper of general on July 15, 2020. The trial MISTY KETCHERSIDE ) circulation published in the could be scheduled prior to 9. Services Offered have unlimited territory and ) County of Barry, State of said date. Witness my hand and the possibility for unlimited ROLAND C. ) Missouri. CURBOW APPLIANCE HARTMAN and ) A true copy from the the seal of the Circuit Court Repair. DOROTHY E. ) record. this 19th day of March 2020. All makes & models. Reliable, re- income. Send resumés to HARTMAN, ) WITNESS my hand and (SEAL) sponsive, reasonable. Mon-Fri [email protected]. ) seal of the Circuit Court this s/s J Craig Williams, 8-5. 417-236-0700. JERRY SAMPLE and ) 3rd day of March 2020. CIRCUIT CLERK DOSS APPLIANCE Repair Ser- FAYE SAMPLE ) BY: Hannah Henson, ) CRAIG WILLIAMS, DEPUTY CLERK vice: Service all major brands, JACK T. GRAHAM and ) Circuit Clerk 1st Ins. 3-25-20 10-13 prompt, experienced service, af- LOUETTA JO GRAHAM, ) (SEAL) ______fordable rates. Call anytime IMMEDIATE FULL-TIME ) By:Reta Voelker, 417-235-6314. ZANE P. ) Deputy Clerk IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL FOR ALL of your heating, air con- WAREHOUSE POSITION TERFLINGER, and ) 1st Ins 3-11-20 8-11 CIRCUIT COURT CHARLES A. ROSS, JR . ) ______JUVENILE DIVISION ditioning and sheet metal work, and ) AT BARRY COUNTY, call Monett Sheet Metal, 100% Paid Health Insurance. ) IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL MISSOURI 235-7116. KEITH E. MC BRIDE and ) CIRCUIT COURT Excellent Hourly Wage. Paid Holidays MOBILE POWER washing: house HELEN V. MC BRIDE, ) JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of : ) ) AT BARRY COUNTY, Z.M.L., ) siding, paint stripping. Insured 23 And Vacation. 5 Day Work Week. VILLAGE OF ) MISSOURI YOB: 2018 ) yrs. Experience welding & all ) types of maintenance and repair EMERALD BEACH, ) Please Apply In Person At A Municipal Corporation, ) In the interest of : ) A child under 17 ) work. 417-236-4993. JUNIOR WARD, ) years of age ) Z.Q.S., YOB: 2018 ) QUALITY LAWN CARE lawn KIRK ARNOLD, ) ) ) maintenance, spring clean up, DAVID SANDERS, ) Case No. ) Case No. ) Ball & Prier Tire, Inc., PAM ALDRIDGE and ) 20BR-JU00022 ) 20BR-JU00028 ) pressure washing for residential MATT MC BRYDE, ) NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR and commercial. 25 years of ex- Hwy 86 & J, Golden, MO. TRUSTEES, ) NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION perience. 417-235-2323. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am-6:00 pm their heirs, grantees, ) The State of Missouri to: SERVICE BY PUBLICATION SIDING & TRIM, Replacement devises, successors, ) The State of Missouri to: CHRISTAN J. LARSON, Windows, guttering, entry, storm & consorts, and assigns, ) WALDEN Q. LIGGETT MOTHER OF Z.M.L. DEFENDANTS. ) PUTATIVE FATHER You are hereby notified garage doors. Over 35 yrs. experi- 417-271-3299 Case No. BR-CC00017 OF Z.Q.S. that action has been ence, local references provided. You are hereby notified commenced in the Circuit Ken R Mitchell 417-838-2976 Free estimates. ORDER FOR PUBLICATION that action has been Court of County of Barry, 25. Real Estate For Sale 30. Apartments for Rent OF NOTICE commenced in the Circuit Missouri, the object and Court of County of Barry, general nature of which is CHECK IT OUT! SIX ACRES for sale by owner. MOVE IN special. Large 2 and 3 THE STATE OF Missouri, the object and the Termination of Parental Homeowner Insurance MISSOURI TO: general nature of which is Rights for the above- Monett Schools. 417-693-3535. bedroom apartments. Microwave, Defendants, Dave H. the Termination of Parental mentioned child under All types. Call John at dishwasher, w/d hookups, walk in Letz, Rita Ann Harty, Rights for the above- Chapter 211 of the Revised STARCHMAN INSURANCE. 29a. Duplexes For Rent closets. Storage closet on balco- Larry Ketcherside, Misty mentioned child under Statutes of Missouri. 417- 847-3554 ny. Truck parking available, family Ketcherside, Roland C. Chapter 211 of the Revised The names of all the FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, atmosphere. Small pets ok. Wa- Hartman, Dorothy E. Statutes of Missouri. parties to said action stove, refrigerator furnished. W/D ter, sewer and trash paid. Close to Hartman, Jerry Sample, The names of all the are stated in the caption LOST YOUR hookups. $450 a month with $350 Wal-Mart. Aurora, MO. Faye Sample, Jack T. parties to said action above, and the name and deposit. For more information call 417-229-2871. address of the attorney LICENSE? Graham, Louetta Jo are stated in the caption 417-354-0744 or 417-354-2823. Graham, Zane P. Terflinger,above, and the name and for Petitioner is: Bethany Too many lost points or NEIGHBORHOOD AT Deer lake. 31. Rooms for Rent Charles A. Ross, Jr., Keith address of the attorney Crosland, Department of other violations? We can E. McBride and Helen V. Mc for Petitioner is: Bethany Social Services, Children’s Prime location: warm upscale, 2 BRIDE, but if any of them Crosland, Department of Division, 211 E 8th Street, do the state SR22 filing bdrm, 2 bath. Quiet neighborhood. J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent. shall be deceased, then their Social Services, Children’s Cassville, Missouri 65625, you need to get your Walking distance of shops/restau- Weekly low rates - No pets. Cable unknown heirs, grantees, Division, 211 E 8th Street, Telephone Number (417) rants. Private patio & garage. TV, refrigerator, microwave. consorts, spouses or Cassville, Missouri 65625, 671-6035. license back. See John $675 month. Call 417-773-8948. 417-489-6000. successors of those of them Telephone Number (417) You are further notifiedat Star chman Insurance who shall be deceased. 671-6035. that, unless you fileAgenc an y, Cassville, MO. YOU ARE HEREBY answer to the Petition or Call 847-2610 32. For Rent You are further notified tf NOTIFIED that an action has that, unless you fileother an pleading or shall 417- 847-3554. to subscribe to INSURANCE OFFICE been commenced against answer to the Petition or otherwise appear and Cassville Democrat for rent. you in the Circuit Court other pleading or shall defend against the aforesaid Plaza Center. Call 417-230-2057. for the County of Barry, otherwise appear and Petition, within 45 days 16. Help Wanted Missouri, the object and defend against the aforesaid after the 25th day of March 33. Miscellaneous for Sale 33. Miscellaneous for Sale general nature of which is Petition, within 45 days 2020, or appear and defend HELP WANTED: Looking for to quiet title to the following after the 25th day of March against the aforementioned qualified advertising sales person described property in Barry 2020, or appear and defend action at the Barry County for newspaper, magazine, and County, Missouri: against the aforementioned Judicial Center, 102 West digital. Income will be commission Lawnmowers For Sale action at the Barry County Street, City of Cassville, based. Qualified person will have Tract 1: Judicial Center, 102 West State of Missouri, judgment unlimited territory and the pos- by default will be rendered Lot #185, Emerald Beach Street, City of Cassville, sibility for unlimited income. Send Kubota ZD326S Estates No. 1, as per the against you, and Judgment State of Missouri, judgment resumes to monettcommu- Zero Turn, recorded plat thereof, by default will be rendered Terminating Parental Rights [email protected]. recorded in the officeagainst of you, theand a Judgment will be entered. The trial date comes with extra new back tire Recorder of Deeds, Barry Terminating Parental Rights is TBD, but the next hearing ➭ and a tub of spare parts, THE 39TH Circuit Juvenile Office County, Missouri will be entered. The trial in this matter is scheduled (Barry, Lawrence, and Stone belts and oil - $7,500.00 for March 23, 2020. date is TBD. Counties) has an open position for Tract 2: Witness my hand and Witness my hand and a Juvenile Officer I. For more in- Lots 5 and 7, Emerald the seal of the Circuit Court the seal of the Circuit Court John Deere 4100HST formation and job description go Beach Estates No. 2, as per this 20th day of March 2020. this 19th day of March 2020. compact commercial tractor, the recorded plat thereof, (SEAL) (SEAL) to https://courts.mo.gov/career or call Jill Braden @(417)235-6245. hydropower transmission. recorded in the Office of s/sthe J Craig Williams, s/s J Craig Williams, Recorder of Deeds, Barry CIRCUIT CLERK CIRCUIT CLERK Resumes can be sent to jill.bra- Includes a John Deere wagon ➮ County, Missouri. BY: Hannah Henson, BY: Hannah Henson, [email protected]. and a tub of spare parts, DEPUTY CLERK DEPUTY CLERK belts, blades and oil - $8,500.00 Tract 3: 1st Ins. 3-25-20 10-13 1st Ins. 3-25-20 10-13 Lot 112, Emerald Beach Visit us online at: ______cassville-democrat.com Call Brad - 479-601-1630 Estates No. 3, as per the BIDS recorded plat thereof, IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL recorded in the OfficeCIRCUIT of the COURT Recorder of Deeds, Barry JUVENILE DIVISION MOUNTAIN SPECIAL 33. Miscellaneous for Sale County, Missouri. AT BARRY COUNTY, ROAD DISTRICT MISSOURI ACCEPTING SEALED Classifly, FACTORY DIRECT Mattress. Tract 4: BIDS FOR ROAD Lot No. 90, Emerald Beach In the interest of : ) MAINTENANCE WORK Classiflew, Now open in Monett. 209 3rd St. Estates No. 5, as per the Z.J.H., YOB:2014 ) The Mountain Special 235-5681. recorded plat thereof, and ) Road District is accepting Classiflown. recorded in the OfficeZ.G.L., of YOB:2015 the ) sealed bids for all 46. For Lease Recorder of Deeds, Barry ) maintenance in the district. County, Missouri. However you say it... Case Nos. ) Bids will state hourly LOCATION LOCATION location, 18BR-JU00089 ) rates for grading, brush prime business office for rent on Tract 5: 18BR-JU00090 ) cutting, dozer, dump truck things fly in the highway 60 in Monett, MO. Call Lot No. 203, Emerald Beach NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR work, backhoe and snow Estates No. 5, as per the SERVICE BY PUBLICATION removal. All equipment classiflieds. 417-230-2057. recorded plat thereof, The State of Missouri to: will be specified to include recorded in the OfficeCHRISTAN of J.the LARSON, year, make and model, 55. Storage Recorder of Deeds, Barry MOTHER OF horsepower, number of County, Missouri. Z.J.H. and Z.G.L. hours on equipment, bed CROSSLAND STOR-ALL. Across You are hereby notified size of truck and/or mileage. East of Wal-Mart. 10 buildings, 7 Tract 6: that action has been Ground manhours will be sizes. 235-3766. Lot No. 227 and 228, commenced in the Circuit specified with the hourly rate. Emerald Beach Estates Court of County of Barry, All bidders will be FRIEZE’S STORAGE- 10 Sizes No. 5, as per the recorded Missouri, the object and bonded and insured with plus outside storage. Gated at plat thereof, recorded in general nature of which contact information for two night. Phone 417-393-9662. the Office of the Recorderis the Termination of references. of Deeds, Barry County, Parentage and issuance Bids will be postmarked Missouri. of orders for custody, no later than April 15, 2020. visitation, and support for Bids will be mailed to YOUR COMMUNITY Tract 7: the above-mentioned child Jill LeCompte, Barry County Lot No. 276, Emerald Beach ren under Chapter 211 and Clerk, 700 Main Street, Suite Estates No. 5, as per the 452 of the Revised Statutes 2, Cassville, MO 65625. recorded plat thereof, of Missouri. All bids shall be marked recorded in the Office The of names the of all the “Sealed Bid —Mountain Recorder of Deeds, Barry parties to said action Special Road District.” County, Missouri. are stated in the caption The bids will be above, and the name and opened at the District road Call to Tract 8: address of the attorney meeting and read aloud on Lot No. 7, Emerald Beach for Petitioner is: Bethany Wednesday, April 22, 2020, Estates No. 7, as per the Crosland, Department of at 6 p.m. at the Jenkins advertise in recorded plat thereof, Social Services, Children’s Fire Protection District fire recorded in the OfficeDivision, of 211 the E 8th Street, station, 25180 State Hwy. The Cassville Democrat Recorder of Deeds, Barry Cassville, Missouri 65625, 248, Jenkins, MO 65605. County, Missouri. Telephone Number (417) The Mountain Special • 847-2610 • 671-6035. Road District reserves the The names of all the You are further notifiedright to accept or reject parties to said suit are that, unless you fileany/or an all bids or any parts CALL 847-2610 TO stated above in the caption answer to the Petition or thereof, as well as non- SUBSCRIBE TO THE hereof and the name and other pleading or shall conforming or conditional Cassville Democrat address of the attorney for otherwise appear and bids. Plaintiffs is David A. Cole, defend against the aforesaid 1st Ins. 4-1-20 11 Page 14 • Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Cassville Democrat LOCAL Are you not entertained?

Elizabeth Ray, 16, of Cassville, was fostering a puppy, Briley Artherton, 9, left, and, Reese Artherton, 2, played From left, Emily Dimello, Zeke Dimello and Brook Dimello, Madee, from the Haven of the Ozarks during the well- in mud puddles recently to keep busy while out of school all of Cassville, walk the Cassville Greenway Trail while out ness break, ultimately making her a member of the due to COVID-19. Contributed photo of school. Contributed photo family. Contributed photo

Layla Larson, 5, right, and Tristan Larson, 8, both of Jackson Ray, 13, of Cassville, learns how to change the Cassville, explore the woods while on wellness break. brakes on his family’s vehicle. Contributed photo Contributed photo Ella Rose Ainsworth, 8, of Cassville, helps with new baby chicks at the home ofd her grandparents, Mark Hughes and Jeri Hughes, during the wellness break. Contributed photo

Kennedy Truman, 12, and Reagan Truman, 8, do word Connor Gahagan, 13, of Eagle Rock, stayed prepared Kynzleigh Scott, 9, and Kannon Scott, 3, built a chicken searches to pass the time while on wellness break. while on wellness break by building a “doomsday hat.” coop for their chickens with their father during the well- Contributed photo Contributed photo ness break. Contributed photo

STAY CURRENT Call 847.2610 to subscribe to the Cassville Democrat www.cassville-democrat.com

Leigha Branstetter, 7 months, and Berlin Branstetter, 5, of Purdy, have a pretend picnic while school is on wellness break. Contributed photo

Jace Burns, 7, of Wheaton, has been hard at work moving cattle and helping in the chicken houses during the wellness break. Contributed photo