MISSOURI’S BEST SMALL-TOWN WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 75¢ Three-time Gold Cup winner, Missouri Press Association, 2015, 2016 and 2017 DOCTOR DISCUSSES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OF CANNABIS — PAGE 7 <<< WILDCATS AIMING FOR THE ZONE Cassville looks to shock the field in district action. — PAGE 3 CASSVILLE emocrat DMAY 9, 2018 | CASSVILLE-DEMOCRAT.COM ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Who: Nathan Carter Local legislators say nay What: Was hired by the district as Cassville High School’s new assis- tant principal When: Carter will assume his duties in August for the 2018- on medical marijuana vote 2019 school year ease to use smokeless medical ize the plant for medical use State Rep.: ‘I think MEDICAL MARIJUANA marijuana. before grassroots organiza- Who: Missouri House of HB 1554 moved to the Senate tions cross the finish line first. it’s most likely Representatives Cassville with less than three weeks Research shows the state could What: going to pass at Voted to legalize smokeless remaining in the legislative ses- bring in nearly $5 million a medical marijuana on May 1 sion, which local legislators say year by 2021 through taxing the some point’ Where: Jefferson City doesn’t give it adequate time to medical cannabis industry, an hires new BY JULIA KILMER succeed. estimated $115 million-a-year sion when, in a 112-44 vote, it [email protected] In an article by the Associated industry. On May 1, the Missouri voted to allow anyone over the Press, lawmakers are portrayed State Rep. Jim Neely, assistant House made a surprising deci- age of 18 with a terminal dis- to appear to be rushing to legal- CONTINUED ON PAGE 5A Bull Blast brings cowboys to Cassville principal Carter: ‘I want to have a lasting difference’ BY JULIA KILMER [email protected] A new school year brings new things, and Cassville High School’s 2018-2019 school year will bring Nathan Carter on board as the new assistant principal. Carter will replace Keith Robertson, who will be moving into the role of CARTER principal, while Principal Jeff Swadley will be transferring into the intermedi- ate school principal position. Originally from Fort Scott, Kan., Carter currently teaches ninth grade science at Branson High School, where he has served in education for the last eight years. A 2008 graduate of College of the Ozarks, Carter holds a bachelor’s degree in horticulture Sean Garner hangs on to a bucking bull Friday during the L.J. Jenkins Bull Blast at Bill Hailey Arena. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville- and a master’s in educational democrat.com administration from Missouri State University. “I was an agriculture major with an emphasis in horticul- ture, and then I went through Barry County Neighborhood Center receives $11K a service called ABCTE, the of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal of representatives from American Red Cross; American Board for Certification Grant to help with Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of of Teacher Excellence, to get my emergency food, shelter under the Emergency Food and Shelter the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish teaching certificate,” Carter said. National Board Program. Federations of North America, The Salvation Carter’s journey into edu- programs Barry County has been chosen to receive Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The cation began when working in $11,907 to supplement emergency food and local board was charged to distribute funds another field. The Ozarks Area Community Action shelter programs in the county. The selec- appropriated by Congress to help expand “I worked on a golf course a few Corporation has been awarded federal funds tion was made by a National Board that is the capacity of food and shelter programs in years then got into education,” made available through the Department chaired by the DHS and FEMA and consists CONTINUED ON PAGE 16A CONTINUED ON PAGE 2A

FELONY ARREST Man arrested after chase in Exeter Who: Bill Dunbar, 34, of Monett What: Is charged with second-degree burglary, possession of a and Grippando alleged- controlled substance, stealing a controlled substance, resisting Driver allegedly FELONY ARREST ly struck a vehicle at the arrest and first-degree property damage struck multiple Who: David Grippando, 29, intersection of Farm Roads Bond: Is set at $75,000, cash only of Stella 1045 and 2190 after run- vehicles, caused What: Is charged with ning a stop sign turning first-degree assault eastbound. On Farm Road damage to cruiser Bond: Is set at $50,000, 2190, Grippando again Monett man arrested cash only allegedly attempted to hit BY KYLE TROUTMAN Martinez’s vehicle with the [email protected] Exeter, with three occu- trailer being towed behind for pharmacy burglary Details of the chase on pants in the vehicle. One his Ford Explorer. April 27 that led to the occupant, Jeffery Sharp, Turning onto Highway Suspect allegedly substance, resisting arrest Exeter Police Department’s had a felony warrant in 76, Grippando alleged- and first-degree property 2009 Dodge Charger sus- Carroll County, Ark. While ly barely avoided striking ingests pills damage. taining damage are clear- Martinez was checking on another vehicle, then drove According to a proba- er now with the arrest of a the warrant, Sharp allegedly straight at Wheaton Police while police ble cause statement filed fled on foot, and beginning Stella man allegedly behind Chief Clinton Danforth and by Jeremy Thomas, officer the wheel of the fleeing to give chase, Martinez saw attempted arrest with the Cassville Police Grippando moved into the Officer Casey Baker, forcing vehicle. them to take evasive action. BY KYLE TROUTMAN Department, authorities driver seat of the vehicle responded to an alarm call David Grippando, 29, At that time, Martinez [email protected] and begin to leave the scene. at the business, finding the of Stella, is charged with Martinez went back to his attempted to end the pursuit A Monett man was arrest- front secure but hearing first-degree assault follow- patrol vehicle and pursued by using his push bumper ed in Cassville recently after ing an alleged chase where Grippando, which allegedly against the back driver side allegedly breaking into Sater the alarm and movement multiple vehicles were dam- ran stop signs and run two tires of Grippando’s vehicle. Pharmacy on Main Street inside the building. aged. vehicle off the roadway, one His cruiser was struck by and stealing numerous pills Thomas announced According to a proba- of which had a child inside. the trailer and Grippando’s and syringes. himself, and Dunbar ble cause statement filed Grippando then alleged- vehicle was forced off the Bill Dunbar, 34, of allegedly exited the busi- by Kenen Martinez, Exeter ly attempted to brake check roadway. Grippando then Monett, is charged with sec- ness and failed to follow police chief, a traffic stop Martinez’s vehicle before allegedly fled on foot. ond-degree burglary, pos- commands, emptying a bag 7 3929200068 8 Vol. 148, No. 16 was made at Washburn turning onto Farm Road A further check revealed session of a controlled sub- with numerous medications ©2018 Cassville Democrat Street and Highway 76 in 1045. The chase continued CONTINUED ON PAGE 2A stance, stealing a controlled CONTINUED ON PAGE 2A COVERING BARRY COUNTY, MO., LIKE THE MORNING DEW SINCE 1871. Page 2A • Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Cassville Democrat

NEWS BRIEFS Single Moms group meeting Monday Mt. Vernon woman injured in wreck A monthly Care Group for Single Moms meets According to a lifted to Cox Hospital in on Monday at the Cassville First Baptist Church Driver charged INJURY WRECK Missouri State Highway Springfield. Fellowship Hall, located at 602 West Street. The eve- When: 8:14 p.m. Sunday Patrol report, Makenzie with DWI after Where: She was wearing a safety ning of fun, food and fellowship is designed to bless and Farm Road 1165, McDonald, 22, of Mt. device, and the vehicle was encourage single moms. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. five miles east of Purdy vehicle hits tree Who: Vernon, was driving a 2007 totaled. and the evening concludes at 7 p.m. Simultaneously, Makenzie McDonald, 22, of Mt. Vernon Chevrolet Silverado when At 10:14 p.m., McDonald there are planned activities for children. The Care BY KYLE TROUTMAN her vehicle went off the was arrested for misde- Group for Single Moms is part of The Caring People, [email protected] which is a Christian organization that reaches out to wreck at 8:14 pm. on Farm roadway and struck a tree. meanor driving while intox- single moms. Christian women are trained to lead A Mt. Vernon woman Road five miles east of McDonald suffered seri- icated. She was released for care groups in which single moms receive uncondi- was injured Sunday in a Purdy. ous injuries and was air- medical care. tional love and friendship. It was founded by JoDee Herschend in 1997. One in four homes in America is headed by a single mom. Discover more about The Caring People at www.thecaringpeople.org. Ford Drive For Community raises funds for CCF Blood drive set for May 19 The Habitat for Humanity ReStore will be partnering with the American Red Cross Bloodmobile on May 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to host a blood drive. Campers’ Church commences for year The Barry County Southern Baptist Association began their Sunday worship at Roaring River State Park on April 1, continuing from at 9-9:30 a.m. each Sunday until Sept. 30. The 36 churches in the asso- ciation lead services with music and a message from the Word of God. Campers’ Church has been held at Roaring River since 1978. Campers come as they are, and anyone is welcome to join. In bad weath- er, Campers’ Church moves to the basement of the Emory Melton Inn and Conference Center. For more information, people may contact Randy Comer at the Barry County Southern Baptist Association at 417- 847-2820. Fire Ecology Workshop scheduled at Roaring River A free Fire Ecology Workshop will be held on May 19 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Roaring River State Park that will provide educational information on fire science and the historical use of prescribed fire in the Missouri Ozarks. The workshop will be led by land management professionals and fire science researchers and will include indoor presentations and an outdoor field discussion. Lunch will be provided. Landowners and managers and the general public are invited to attend the event, which will touch on Les Jacobs of Les Jacobs Ford, Cassville, test drives a car to promote the Ford Drive For Your Community Event the role and ecology of prescribed fire, how plant sponsored by the business on Saturday. The fundraiser gave residents the opportunity to test drive a vehicle, for and animal communities adapt to fire, the impact on which the dealership donated $20 per drive, to benefit the Cassville Community Foundation. Jim Craig/Special to the wildlife forage and nesting and more related topics. Cassville Democrat The workshop is hosted by the Oak Woodlands and Joe Munoz, center, of Forests Fire Consortium and partnering organizations Missouri Department of Conservation, The Nature Les Jacobs Ford, helps Conservancy, National Wild Turkey Federation, Mark a driver get signed up Twain National Forest, and the Missouri Department to test drive a vehicle of Natural Resources. Participants may register online at the Ford Drive For at www.oakfirescience.com or by calling 573-884- Your Community Event 9262. The registration deadline is May 11. For ques- Saturday, which ran in tions, people may contact Joe Marschall at mar- conjunction with the [email protected]. A printable flyer for the event Dogwood Car Show, is also available on the website. Saturday. The dealership donated $20 per test drive to the Cassville Cassville Alumni Association Banquet Community Foundation. coming in May The amount raised will On May 26, the Cassville Alumni Association will be available in about host its annual banquet at Cassville High School. There four to six weeks, a will be entertainment, food and a quick program. The dealership spokesper- business portion of the annual event will include pre- son said. Jim Craig/Special sentation of scholarship awards, election of officers to the Cassville Democrat and recognition of classes with special attention to class reunions. Registration will open at 4:30 p.m., with the banquet starting at 6 p.m. Cost is $15 per person, which includes dinner, alumni dues and con- tribution to the Alumni Scholarship Fund. Any classes Principal: Carter hopes to make lasting difference hosting reunions may contact Desiree Corn at 417- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A 847-3137 to reserve tables. he said. “I started as a previously worked in the tant principal handles stu- the safety of every single paraprofessional with a Cassville school district. dent disciplinary actions, student and not only at the behavior and emotion- “David Large is our ath- and Carter has a plan to high school, but the whole Chase: al disorder teacher for letic director here, and I carry out that role. district.” $50,000 cash bond a year, and for the past CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A talked to him about his “I would follow the same Challenges for admin- six years at the Branson experience in Cassville procedures that are cur- istration arising from talk Grippando’s license was department felt it import- High School in the sci- and did some homework rently in place,” Carter said. amongst students about suspended at the time of ant and in the public inter- ence department. I cur- on the district, which was “Coming in as a new assis- threats and related rumors the pursuit. est to release this infor- rently teach in the ninth- a positive one, and then I tant principal, I’m definite- have not been exclusive to Grippando was arrested mation to be completely grade center at the high applied,” Carter said. ly going to rely on Keith’s Cassville, Carter said. school. It’s a unique road on Friday and is being held transparent,” Martinez During the interview perspective and experience, “I think every school dis- in the Barry County jail on a said. “There is no threat that’s led me to where I am.” process, Carter’s qualities and Jeff Swadley’s, the peo- trict has had instances and cash-only bond of $50,000. to the Exeter Community stood out. ple who have walked this heightened awareness after He has been arraigned, and driver of the vehi- Carter said what drew “We had some great road before.” the tragedy in Florida,” and a disposition hearing cle is known. A probable him to education, and the applications and I feel Carter also said about he said. “I can’t speak to is set for May 22 in the cause statement will be role of an assistant princi- very fortunate to have how he would handle the number, as I’m in the courtroom of Judge Robert filed against Mr. Sharp pal, was the opportunity to the quality of applicants school threats or rumors classroom in Branson, but Foulke. and against the passenger. make a lasting difference. I do know that every school Following the incident, Additionally due to use of “When I worked on the that we did, and I think of threats from students, Martinez put out a state- force during this pursuit, a golf course, we made the that speaks very well of which administration has district in the county has ment addressing the dam- request for a review of the grass look really good, but our district and reputa- been dealing with since the seen a heightened aware- age. use of force will be submit- we’re not having a lasting tion,” Robertson said. “He school shooting in Florida. ness and alertness after the “Because of the damage ted to an outside indepen- impact on people,” he said. [Carter] was able to com- “As far as general prac- tragedy.” to city property, the police dent agency.” “Getting into education municate to us his specif- tice, we’re going to oper- Carter said he is excited and positively impacting ic goals for a high school ate and base decisions on to start the position. people is very appealing, and success for students. facts,” he said. “We know “We’re excited to make CORRECTIONS along with the leadership And really, what it came how a rumor mill can get the move to Cassville to aspect within education. down to was his skill set going, but any time you become a part of the com- The Cassville Democrat corrects factual errors I’ve had mentors that have matched well with mine. make decisions, those munity and the school, and promptly and courteously. If you have a correction seen things in me and said, It was a complement to decisions need to be evi- we’re ready for August,” he or clarification, please email Editor Kyle Troutman at ‘I think you have a skill set our administrative staff dence-based on facts that said. [email protected] and would be very good and what I needed as an you have collected, and Carter’s salary has been in administration, do you assistant principal and we’re also going to be as set at $70,000. have any interests in that?’ Doug Martin, our athletic transparent with the com- CASSVILLE “So, my interest and oth- director, would need, and munity as possible about CASSVILLE er people have helped me that’s what put him above why those decisions were DEMOCRAT identify strengths within the others. made. emocrat that area. 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PURDY SOFTBALL WILDCATS AIMING FOR THE ZONE Last result: Defeated Crane, 9-0 Next game: Quarterfinal, at Liberal When: Thursday, time to be determined Lady Eagles ring ‘em up Henderson records 245th strikeout in Purdy softball win BY JARED LANKFORD [email protected] For the third time in the last four seasons, the Purdy softball team has reached the doorstep of a Class 1 spring softball Final Four appearance. The Lady Eagles travel to Liberal on Thursday for the quar- terfinal round. The two teams met earlier this season with the Lady Bulldogs earning a 6-2 win. Dylan McCormack and the Cassville baseball team attempt to extend the season Saturday in district baseball action. Cole Jackson/ “I remember that they hit Special to the Cassville Democrat the ball pretty well,” said Hallie Henderson, Purdy pitcher. “I hope that I can just keep them off balanced and throw the ball hard.” Cassville looks to shock Getting hits off Henderson is something that several teams have struggled with this season. The senior entered the section- al round on Monday night with the field in district action 229 strikeouts on the season and added 16 more tallies to her record for 245 on the season in a BY JARED LANKFORD from last season and garnered the respect 9-0 win over Crane. [email protected] CLASS 4, DISTRICT 12 of the other teams in the bracket by earn- “Hallie shows no emotion and he season for the Cassville baseball When: May 12-15 ing the No. 1 overall seed. keeps hitting her spots,” said team has been reduced to a series Where: Carl Junction Seneca claimed the No. 2 seed, fol- Lori Videmschek, Purdy coach. Tof one-game playoffs. Sport: Baseball lowed by Nevada as the No. 3 seed and “Even when she gets behind in a The Wildcats’ choices are simple, win Carl Junction as the No. 4 seed. Cassville count, she has the confidence to and keep their season alive or lose and and the goal is simple, especially after a claimed the No. 5 seed, and East Newton throw anything for a strike or get talk about offseason workouts. 12-2 loss to Monett last week. took the No. 6 seed. a groundball out for this team.” On Saturday, this playoff season The Wildcats issued 6 walks, hit one Action is set to begin on May 12 at On Monday, Henderson’s begins with the Class 4, District 12 base- batter and committed 4 errors that gave 11 a.m. with Carl Junction and Cassville teammates gave her a boost with ball tournament. Monett 9 unearned runs. battling, followed by Nevada and East a 6-run first inning. Six area teams are vying for the tour- “We just need to throw strikes,” said Newton at 1 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15A nament title and a chance to advance in Brandon Cobb Cassville coach. “Monett is On Monday, Monett plays the winner postseason play. too good of a team to be giving them free of the Cassville-Carl Junction contest, This year’s tournament will be contest- runs. We do that on Saturday, it won’t be with Seneca slated to play the Nevada- ed at Carl Junction High School. a good outcome.” East Newton victor. The championship is BRIEFS Cassville checks in as the No. 5 seed, Monett will seek to defend its title scheduled for Tuesday at 6 p.m. Dual soccer camp now enrolling A pair of soccer camps host- Southwest trapshooters hitting their targets ed by Cassville Wildcat soccer coaches Jake Forste, Lauren contend with, which does not Stepp and current Cassville soc- Team takes 7th at make good practice condi- cer players is seeking interested state championship tions.” parties. Registration is not limit- Southwest’s High School ed to current Cassville students. BY JARED LANKFORD team members consisted of The sixth- through eighth- [email protected] Charlie Henderson and Emily grade boys and girls camp is The Southwest Trapshooting Snyder, seniors; Heather set for June 14 and 15 from 9 Team competed at the Missouri Windes, junior; Leland Colf and a.m. to 2 p.m. The first- thought State High School Trapshooting Hunter Stanley, sophomores; fifth-grade camp is slated for Championships in Linn Creek and Dylan Morgan, freshman. June 7 and 8 at the same time. Missouri recently. The future does look bright All events will be hosted at the The high school squad fin- for the Trojans, as their junior Cassville High School field. Each ished seventh at state this year, high squad took third in its camp costs $40 and includes a which was lower than the team division. camp shirt and lunch each day. had hoped for. “They increased their broken For more information, people “It wasn’t our best outing, target count by 26 targets over may contact Jake Forste at jfor- as I’m sure they already know,” where they were at this time last [email protected]. said Mike Vining, Southwest year,” Vining said. “It’s always The Southwest junior high trap team took third in the state con- coach. “It has been a weird good to see the future of our test recently. From left, are: Colton Phillips, Olivia Ayer, Caleb Ayer, Tourney schedule hectic for program succeeding.” year so far in that it seems Joseph Stockton, Ty Howard and Samuel Jennings. Contributed photo every practice we have had, Southwest’s junior high Cassville Golf Club the weather has not been con- team this season includes: Ty tions. high school shooters will get The preliminary tourna- ducive to good practice condi- Howard, Samuel Jennings, “We will continue to work things figured out and be ready ment schedule for 2018 season tions. The days when it wasn’t Olivia Ayer, Joseph Stockton, after school lets out to prepare to make a run at nationals while at the Cassville Golf Club has cold and windy, its been warm Caleb Ayer and Colten Phillips. for the state AIM Shoot and our junior high team will con- been released, and the first three and windy. It seems every week Southwest now turns its nationals in June and July,” tinue to improve on our third on the docket include the May we have 20-30 mph winds to attention to future competi- Vining said. “I am confident the place finish.” 12 Cassville Golf Course Two- Man Shootout and the May 18 Cassville Chamber of Commerce Four-Person Scramble. June 3 and 4 Cassville Golf Course Diamond showdown comes to Pierce City Tuesday three-man scramble. People may contact the Pro-Shop at 417-847- 2399 for more information about Area teams to CLASS 2, DISTRICT 12 these events. Sport: Baseball clash for district What: District playoffs Top seed: Pierce City Golf tournament set in June champion rights The Missouri Veterans BY JARED LANKFORD tournament. Home Assistance League has While some fans may spec- announced the Third Annual [email protected] Duffers for Veterans Golf In what should be an evenly ulate that Pierce City may have Tournament, which will be held not thrown its ace in the game, matched baseball tournament, on June 16 at the Honey Creek a 10-run, five-inning loss gives the Class 2, District 12 seeds Golf Club north of Aurora. The Purdy the talking point that and brackets were released on golf tournament will be a fund- Thursday. seeds do not matter. raiser to benefit the veteran resi- This year’s event will again Both top-seeded teams dents of the Mt. Vernon Missouri be hosted by Pierce City and is need only to look to last season Veterans Home. This will be a set to be contested May 12-14. to be reminded that seeds in four-man scramble with regis- Pierce City and Purdy land- this tournament can be mean- tration times of 8 a.m. and 12:30 ed the top two seeds, respec- ingless, as both were upset p.m. The number of flights based tively, for the second consecu- in bracket play by McAuley on entries. A team must consist tive year and earned first round Catholic. of four people. They will have byes in the six-team field. College Heights is the No. 50/50 drawing and silent auc- The dust-diamond titans 3 seed in this year’s field tion. Lunch will be provided. The have clashed twice this season along with Southwest, No. 4; fee is $60 per person, which with Pierce City scoring a 5-4 McAuley, No. 5; and Miller, includes cart. For those that come-from-behind walk-off No. 6. All hope to be the new don’t play golf, but wish to sup- win at their first meeting. Cinderella that steals the spot- port hometown heroes, dona- However, the voting for light. tions can be made. To register, the district seeding took place College Heights and Miller or for more information, people before Wednesday’s 13-3 romp will open tourney play on The Southwest junior high trap team took third in the state contest may contact David Kloppenborg by Purdy over Pierce City in Saturday, May 12. First pitch recent. From left, are: Colton Phillips, Olivia Ayer, Caleb Ayer, Joseph at 417-466-7103 or david.klop- the title game of the Miller CONTINUED ON PAGE 15A Stockton, Ty Howard and Samuel Jennings. Contributed photo [email protected]. Page 4A • Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Cassville Democrat COMMENTARY

STAFF VIEW White squirrel mystery solved

or some time now there has been a Fmystery in our backyard involving the disappearance of a white squirrel that fed on the ground off droppings out of a bird feeder and watered in a bird bath that we keep for whatever BOB MITCHELL varmint that might need OZARK VIEWS & COMMENTS water. The presence of published in a general cir- the unusual animal was culation newspaper. somewhat of a pleasure This is just a sugges- to watch as the natives tion, since future elections seemed to take exception could be of great impor- to his being in our trees or tance to our nation. possibly digging up acorns they had planted in the Gardeners getting ground for their substance itchy last winter. Itchy hands or feet in It was also amusing to this area usually indicate watch Sue’s white cat give that a purpose is about to the other white animal happen before time might looks around the one-time be correct to accomplish STATE VIEW fountain near our back a given task. Such is the door. case of many gardeners The mystery of who have witnessed recent “Whitie’s” disappear- cold snaps not in the best ance was solved during a interest of early plantings. The politics and games of adulthood recent conversation with Most seem to justify Lex Elliott, who lives up their anxiety in the fact A little-covered issue There’s an irony in But there is something the street in Chinquapin that they probably have this year to extend the age Jones’ failure. He had else about Cliffy, who Woods. enough large buckets, of persons under juve- a statehouse reputation passed years ago, that Lex related that most etc., to cover plantings if a nile court jurisdiction is for being a heavy drinker comforts me in writing mornings, there are three “blackberry winter” was to of the “Whities” playing in blow through this area. related to a long history of whose legislative perfor- his column. He was brutal their backyard, seemingly Turning to the which I suspect few law- mances while appearing in demanding honesty undisturbed by any other Almanac, Robert Moore makers realize. to be under the influence and disclosure — includ- animals. says planting under the It’s an issue that goes became classic stories. ing about himself. This leads to the deter- influence of a full moon back decades when there PHILL BROOKS I’ve since wondered if One of my journalism mination that Neeley, is past. But, my pages tell was a proposal to estab- CAPITOL PERSPECTIVES Jones’ performance that students discovered that the white cat that lives me there should not be lish a uniform legal age night actually was a delib- candor from an assign- with us, and dominates any inclement weather for for Missouri adulthood. Jones’ uniform-legal-age erate act to send an iconic ment to interview Cliffy the household most of this area during the next It was a sweeping idea. bill, but the House and pointed message to for a profile on the closing the time, has chased the couple of weeks. Beyond Under the laws of exempted alcohol, keep- his colleagues that prob- days of his last year in squirrel to such extent that, storms could well Missouri and other states, ing the minimum age at lems with booze were not that he has moved further develop in states to our Missouri’s legislature. there were different ages 21. limited young people. My student was east to conduct himself west, moving in a gener- On the last night of without any interference. for when one can sign a That is not as absurd uncomfortable when I al direction toward the that year’s legislative Since there are three Ozarks. legal contract, register as you might think. Jones advised she had to ask session, Jones accept- of them, who knows, per- to vote, be charged as often used misdirection to about the decades of truly A children’s reminder ed defeat and agreed to haps this area will become an adult for a criminal make a point. entertaining stories about This Sunday, May 13, make the motion for final another Marionville, capa- offense or purchase an He was one of the his drinking. is Mother’s Day! Those approval of the House smartest and unpredict- ble of boasting about the alcoholic drink. Cliffy’s answer was existence of this species. with memories prone to It became a nation- version that exempted able legislators I’ve cov- forget such occasions, illustrative of what made al debate during the alcohol from the adult ered. He often engaged Not good business might ought to tie a string him so special for report- Vietnam War when the rights to be extended to in outrageous behavior to A recent traveler, around a finger and then ers. question was raised that those at least 18 years of make a point — including who stopped overnight not fail to recognize what “Of course you have if a teenager could be age. even launching into Greek in the area, was looking it was placed there to to ask that question. I’m for information about remember. drafted or recruited to put But when the bill came language during a Senate Cassville and other loca- his or her life at risk, why to the Senate for the final filibuster. not proud of it, but it is tions, including where A treasured possession couldn’t that soldier vote vote, there was a problem. So in hindsight, I’ve part of my legacy,” was One of the most trea- might be a good place to or purchase a can of beer. Jones appeared to wondered if he was how I remember the stu- have dinner. The response sured possessions on have consumed too much dent telling me of Cliffy’s my desk came from a In Missouri, one just pretending to be the couple received was response came from one alcohol during the late- too drunk to make a response to her near certainly not good for Cassville Democrat read- apology for asking the er, whose correspondence of the most committed night session and seemed final-passage motion to business. civil libertarians I’ve cov- unable to make what demonstrate his oppo- question. The couple was has been misplaced. It was should have been a rou- sition to the leadership promptly told if they a float trip map of White, ered — Sen. A. Clifford Kings and James rivers Jones, R-St. Louis tine motion to pass the pressure to exempt alco- Phill Brooks has been a wanted a good dinner they Missouri statehouse report- might drive to Springfield! compiled in the 1920s and County. bill in the closing hours. hol from the standard They really had plans 1930s by Morris (Pinky) He sponsored a bill Senate leaders adulthood definition. er since 1970, making him to explore this area and Funk and Roy Brooks. that would set the uni- instructed staff to bring I confess, I hesitated dean of the statehouse press seek information possibly Funk was the lead form legal definition of cups of coffee to Jones, writing this column. corps. He is the statehouse about other attractions, graphics man for Phillips being an adult at 18 years but he waived them off. Cliffy, as his friends correspondent for KMOX but decided their one- Petroleum Company in of age. Since that bill’s failure, called him, was a mentor Radio, director of MDN Bartlesville, Okla., who night stay would be suffi- there’s been no subse- for me when I first started and a faculty member maintained a home on His proposal won easy cient if locals were not that legislative approval, but quent serious legislative covering the statehouse. of the Missouri School of interested in keeping peo- Cassville’s Main Street. Brooks was an early direc- for one complication — effort to establish a uni- I learned so much from Journalism. He has covered ple in the area. An effort what about booze? form legal definition of him about process, poli- every governor since the toward improvement tor of the Barry County The Senate approved adulthood. tics and policy. late Warren Hearnes. concerning knowledgeable Welfare Department. employees in contact with Their original blueprint tourist was once an annual type maps of the area at FINANCIAL VIEW project of the Chamber of that period were somehow Commerce. lost when Funk passed away. Ballot suggestion If the former resi- It might be in order to dent here, or possibly in suggest that the county Oklahoma, is still on the How to prepare for medical bills spend a little more on list, his communication future election notices to and possibly furnishing Dear Dave, are not liable. If the pastor signed make them readable to another copy would be My husband needs a liver trans- the note personally, or on behalf those with vision impair- appreciated. plant within the next two years, of the congregation, it would actu- ment. My plans are to pho- because he has Hepatitis C. We ally depend on the wording in the The April ballot notices, to copy a new print and make about $70,000 a year, but note as to who is liable in case of with instructions to voters frame it so that it will last we have $25,000 in debt. He’s still default. and purpose of a proposi- longer than this old copy. able to work right now, and we have But this whole situation is kind tion, were not within the The drawings and mark- health insurance, but how can we of silly, and Ill tell you why. If size range to make such ings of historical points prepare for the operation and medi- everyone in the congregation gave small print readable to along the rivers is indeed cal bills? — Nikki DAVE RAMSEY an extra $83 a month in their tithe many. It would not have something this area needs DAVE SAYS thats only about $20 more every cost that much more to to preserve. Dear Nikki, get, and living on rice and beans. Sunday you could have this mort- make the print readable God bless you guys. Its going to gage knocked out in a year! to properly inform voters, Bob Mitchell is the former Bottom line? The less debt you be tough, because you’re going to have, the better off you’ll be. Theres’ absolutely no reason which is the intent of such editor and publisher of the face a lengthy loss of income, and for your church to be in debt 12 published notices. Cassville Democrat. He is Wouldn’t you love to be debt- sky-high medical bills even if every- free and have six months of months from now. If my memory serves a 2017 inductee to both the thing goes well. Im really sorry you This is a prime example of what expenses in the bank before they at all, a reasonable pre- Missouri Press Association have to go through this. Life can be happens when a church adopts the perform this operation? You can do sentation, or facsimile of Hall of Fame and Missouri hard enough without major health same mentality as the rest of the the ballot, meaning about Southern State University’s issues knocking you for a loop. it, if it becomes important enough world. the same size, was once Regional Media Hall of The good news is that theres to make it priority one! — Dave The Bible itself warns us that the the measure of what was Fame. something you can do about all borrower is slave to the lender! — this, and it all starts with saving. Is the congregation liable? Dave LETTERS TO THE EDITOR First, set aside an emergency fund Dear Dave, of three to six months of expenses I attend a small church with Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey The purpose of the Commentary page is to provide as quickly as you can. In your case, about 100 members. There is a Solutions. He has authored seven a forum of various opinions. We encourage letters Id recommend leaning toward the $97,000 mortgage at 8.75% on the best-selling books, including The to the editor, but ask that submissions be 250 words six month side. Second, you guys building, and the note was signed Total Money Makeover. The Dave or less. The opinions of columnists, letter writers need to have no life for the next only by the pastor. In the event of Ramsey Show is heard by more than and cartoonists are not necessarily shared by the year or two, and get very serious default, are the members of the 13 million listeners each week on 585 Cassville Democrat or its staff. about paying off as much debt as congregation liable? — Charlene radio stations and multiple digital If you have an opinion, send a letter to Kyle Troutman, possible after you get your emer- platforms. Follow Dave on the web at Cassville Democrat, P.O. Box 486, Cassville, MO 65625, gency fund in place. Im talking Dear Charlene, DaveRamsey.com and on Twitter at @ or by email to [email protected] about following a very strict bud- Unless you signed the note, you DaveRamsey. Cassville Democrat Wednesday, May 9, 2018 • Page 5A LOCAL

LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS Seligman man injured in bike wreck To add or change a listing, email [email protected] report, Rodney Ozbun, 19, turned, and White was Alcoholics Anonymous Celebrate Recovery Vehicle turning INJURY WRECK of Eagle Rock, was driv- ejected. n Aurora: The Alcoholics n Cassville: Celebrate When: 6:10 p.m. Tuesday ing a 2014 Nissan Altima White suffered serious Anonymous (AA) Group of Recovery meets at the Family into private Where: Route F, one mile eastbound and was on the injuries and was trans- Aurora meets at 8 p.m. at Life Center in Cassville drive hits west of Roaring River State Aurora Community of Christ every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Park wrong side of the road ported to Mercy Hospital Church at 120 E. Elm every Meeting at the same time is motorcycle Who: Craig White, 50, of preparing to turn into a in Rogers, Ark. Ozbun was Tuesday and Thursday. Call Celebration Station for chil- Seligman private drive when his not injured. 417-229-1237 dren. This is for anyone with BY KYLE TROUTMAN vehicle struck the side of Both were wearing safe- n Cassville: The Alcoholics hurts, habit or hang-ups. [email protected] Route F, one mile west of a 1996 Kawasaki motorcy- ty devices. The motorcy- Anonymous (AA) Group of n Golden: Celebrate A Seligman man was Roaring River State Park. cle, being driven by Craig cle was totaled, and the Cassville meets at 8 p.m. Recovery meets at 7 p.m. at injured on Tuesday in According to a Missouri White, 50, of Seligman. Altima sustained minor at 1308 Harold Street in the Golden Baptist Church a wreck at 6:10 p.m. on State Highway Patrol The motorcycle over- damage. Cassville every Sunday, on Route J in Golden every Monday, Tuesday and Monday of each month. Thursday. Call 417-847- Dinner is served at 6:15 3685. p.m. This is for anyone with Marijuana: Collecting signatures for ballot initiatives n Eagle Rock: The hurts, habit or hang-ups. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) n Monett: Celebrate CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A Group of Eagle Rock meets Recovery meets at New R-Cameron, the bill’s State Sen. David Sater, the government has its management versus opi- at 7 p.m. at 86 & P (Mitchel Site Baptist Church, 1925 sponsor, and a physician, R-Cassville, shared his own patent affirming the oids. With the problem of Plaza) every Monday and Farm Rd 1060 in Monett, argued that the legislature opinion on the House deci- plant’s medicinal abilities. opiates across the coun- Wednesday. Call 417-271- on Thursdays. Doors open set the rules for the medi- sion. “It is a contradiction,” try in almost epidemics, I 0434. at 6. Childcare provided. cal cannabis industry. “I thought the bill was he said. could see the argument for n Marionville: The The Landing, a Celebrate “If we don’t take action, well-drafted,” he said. Sater said the law allowing people with those Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Recovery group for teens, voters of this state may very “Medical marijuana would makes it a challenge to illnesses and end-of-life Group of Marionville meets meets at the same time and well take the decision out of be used for terminal illness states’ efforts to make the scenarios to use it for pain. at 8 p.m. on Highway 60 site. next to Dairy Queen every n Purdy: the hands of the politicians and a few other things, but “I think, ultimately, we Celebrate Recovery plant available to patients. Sunday. Call 417-463-7640. meets at First Baptist and put it in the hands of we still have these prob- Sater does not believe will end up with the drug n Monett: The Alcoholics Church, 301 Washington the voters,” he said. lems in that it’s still on the the bill will pass this legis- being legal, and it’s most Anonymous (AA) Group of St. in Purdy, at 10 a.m. on Groups collecting signa- federal Schedule 1 Drug lative session. likely going to pass at some Monett meets at 7 p.m. Mondays. tures for ballot initiatives List, which means it’s ille- “There are only two point, and that most peo- at St. Lawrence Catholic n Seligman: Celebrate to legalize, regulate and tax gal. And I don’t know that weeks left in session,” he ple do support it. And, if Church, 405 Seventh Recovery meets at MOZark medical marijuana are in leadership is ready for it, said. “If it would have got- the legislature doesn’t do it, Street, every Sunday and Fellowship, 28277 Frisco fact leaps ahead, such as either. I know there are ten over to us two weeks it will most likely be done Wednesday. Call 417-489- Street, every Wednesday. New Approach Missouri, a few senators that won’t ago, then it would have a by the people. But, it’s not 5058. Food is served at 6 p.m., which announced on May let it go through, but it’s chance to be assigned and going to pass this year.” n Mt. Vernon: The and the meeting begins at 4 that it submitted 374,483 a start. The bill specifies testimony heard and would One of the concerns is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 7 p.m. signatures — more than that all other options are go to the Senate floor.” the state requiring patients Group of Mt. Vernon meets double what was required. to be used before medical Sater said if it were to to try other medications at 8 p.m. at the Christian Diabetes Other groups, like marijuana.” reach the floor, he would before being allowed to Church on 703 Hickory every Missourians for Patient Sater said his views on have strong considerations use medical marijuana, Monday. Call 417-489-2413 Support Group Care and Find the Cure, are medical marijuana have in favor of the bill from such as in the case of chil- or 417-440-1567. n Aurora: The Aurora n Washburn: Narcotics also finishing up petition not changed in that he feels a medical standpoint. dren with epilepsy, who Diabetes Support Group Anonymous and Alcoholics meets the third Wednesday drives and will be hitting it should be used primarily However, he does not may now legally use CBD Anonymous group meets the campaign trail. in end-of-life scenarios for believe it will make it to oil, but only after trying of each month at Mercy at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday Hospital in Aurora in the In addition to terminal pain management. the floor, and he said voter three black box narcotics of every month at the First private dining room at 4-5 diseases, under the bill, “I don’t have a prob- initiatives seem to have a first — which can cause Baptist Church Activity p.m. It is free and open to patients with Alzheimer’s, lem with using smokeless better chance. severe side effects and Center, 618 Second Street the public. Note: There is no cancer, post-traumatic medical marijuana for “There is one initiative death. Fitzpatrick said he in Washburn. 417-489-7662. stress disorder and other things like intractable epi- that has over 300,000 was open to other options. meeting in December. debilitating medical condi- lepsy, terminal illness and signatures,” Sater said. “If “If it were to be legal- Al-Anon tions may be eligible. The pain that is not relieved by the voters pass an initia- ized and the doctor-patient n Cassville: Al-Anon Family Grief Care Support n Marionville: Grief Care Department of Health and other medicines,” he said. tive, then it circumvents relationship was such that Group meets at 8 p.m. at Senior Services would be Federal law groups the the United Methodist Church Support, sponsored com- the House and Senate. if the doctor felt it was the munity support by Integrity able to expand conditions plant with drugs like her- That’s the way the process best thing for the patient in Cassville every Thursday that qualify, as long as 10 oin and LSD and labels it of each month. This is for Hospice, is held the last works.” to substitute, then I would Thursday of every month physicians ask for an addi- as having no medical use, Sater commented on feel that would be best family or friends of alcohol- ics. at 10 a.m. in Marionville tion. while at the same time, what the process would as opposed to working at Methodist Manor, 205 look like, if cannabis is through some other cock- South College Ave. in the legalized. tail of medication,” he said. Caregiver Alice Lounge. Care group is “The Department of Fitzpatrick also com- Support Group for anyone experiencing grief Health and Senior Services mented on the govern- n Monett: Caregiver through loss. will license growers to grow ment’s efforts to keep the Support Group meets at n Monett: The Grief Support medical marijuana, and it plant illegal, even with Oak Pointe of Monett from Group meets the first and will have to regulated,” he the majority of states now 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on third Tuesday of each month said. “That would be the legalizing it. the first Wednesday of each at Oak Pointe of Monett, first step. And, a person “If all 50 states end up month at 1011 Old Airport 1011 Old Airport Road from would have to find a physi- legalizing marijuana, the Road in Monett. For more 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For cian willing to prescribe it.” federal government is information, call Kathy 417- more information, call Kathy State Rep. Scott eventually going to lose,” 235-3500. at 417-235-3500. Fitzpatrick, R-Shell Knob, he said. “They will end up n Shell Knob: The who said that while his having to change the law, Alzheimer’s/Dementia Narcotics Anonymous opinion of medical mari- or it will be essentially nul- Caregivers Support Group n Monett: Narcotics juana has softened some- lified because the states are meets at the Central Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. what, he did not cast one going to be ignoring it, and Crossing Senior Center, the first Tuesday of every of the majority votes. they’re not going to be able 20801 YY-15, the third month in the basement to enforce it on their own. Thursday of every month at of St. Lawrence Catholic Fitzpatrick is listed as 2 p.m. absent in the final House And I think that’s safe to Church, located at the corner vote on the bill. say for any law when states of Seventh and Cale streets The Caring People in Monett, 417-442-3706. “For me, it was a deci- disagree. It doesn’t really (Single Mothers) n Monett: Vision of Hope sion I made based on matter what the subject.” n Cassville: The Caring Narcotics Anonymous district input,” he said. If passed, Missouri People, a Single Mom’s group meets at 8 p.m. “The bill would be only would become the 30th Support Group, meets the every Sunday, Tuesday and for people with terminal state to legalize marijuana second Monday of each Thursday in the upstairs of illnesses to use for pain for medical use. month from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Family Life Center Monett Community Church, in Cassville. This is jointly 2101 E. Cleveland. sponsored by The Caring n Washburn: Narcotics Compare Our CD Rates People organization and First Anonymous and Alcoholics Bank-issued, FDIC-insured Baptist Church, Cassville. A Anonymous group meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday 1-year 2-year 3-year meal and children’s activities “Where customers send their friends,” % % % are provided. 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This photo was taken in May 1968. The Cassville Ford In April, seven community organizations were awarded nearly $5,000 in donations from the Barry County Soroptimist Agency, owned by Bill Hailey for 29 years, was sold this Club to be applied toward their respective programs. Recipients pictured in photo, from left, are: Kasey Crawford, Ken week to a father and son combination, Worth Keen Ortman, Dove Haney, Jill LeCompte, Michele Hovland, Cindy Puryear, Trinity Hartin and Sarah Pfitzner. Contributed photo and his son, Gary. Hailey planned to continue with the business, having retained his tractor and implement business. Worth planned to devote full time to the auto- motive business, and Gary would continue the livestock Barry County Soroptimist Club operation. Shown in the above picture, from left, were: Gary Keen, Worth Keen and Hailey. awards $4,800 in donations THROUGH THE YEARS On Thursday, April • Cassville YMCA 50 years ago 26, the Barry County with Dove Haney - $500 May 22, 1968 Gene Ledgerwood, city mail carrier in Cassville, has Soroptimist Club awarded The Barry County been nominated as a vice commander of the American the following groups with Soroptimist Club also Legion’s 15th District in southwest Missouri. donations to be applied awarded the Cassville Staff Sergeant Gordon L. Browning, son of Chester toward their programs Education Fund with Browning of Seligman, is on duty at Binh Thuy AB, from the Dreams in Action $1,000 that was funded by Vietnam. Sergeant Browning is a helicopter flight engi- funds: the club's March 13 Taco neer. He is a graduate of Southwest High School. • LUC Boys Ranch Tuesday event. Mrs. Junior Mattingly of Exeter has been employed as with Ken Ortman - $1,000 Any interested non- clerk at the Sears Catalog Store in Cassville, according to • Recovery profit organization in Jim Patterson, owner. Resources with Cindy need of grant funding The Cassville Home Economics Department presented Puryear - $600 should contact the Barry a style show in the Cassville High School gym recently. • Kids of Our Heros County Soroptimist Club Models for the event include Nancy Davis, Dana Tomblin, with Michele Hovland - by mailing their request Phyllis Smithson. Jill Henbest and Lynette Thomas. $600 to P.O. Box 373, Cassville, • Barry County MO 65625. Applications 40 years ago Youth Camp with Trinity will be available in On April 26, the Barry County Soroptimist Club gener- May 17, 1978 Hartin and Sarah Pfitzner October, with a deadline Connie Forgey, formerly with the Southwest of - $600 in January. ously awarded seven different community organizations nearly $5,000 in grant money raised from the Dreams Washburn Schools, has been employed as secretary to the • Cassville R- IV For additional infor- superintendent at Wheaton for next year. Schools Bright Futures mation, please contact in Action Funds. Pictured in photo, from left, are: Dove The Cassville fifth grade will present a musical program Program with Jill the club president, Allison Haney, Cassville YMCA; Mary Cupps, Cassville Education “Cowboy on the Moon” Thursday in the high school gym. LeCompte - $500 Angel at 417-847-2063. Fund; and club member Stacy Runnels. Contributed photo The play will be directed by Mrs. Frances Kelley. The Cassville Girl Scouts held fly-up ceremonies last week and presented three graduating seniors awards. Receiving the recognition were Tammy House, Cindy Pet of the Week Watley and Holly Edmondson. Meet Jazz, the Haven of the Charles Cowherd received his juris doctorate degree Ozarks Pet of the Week. Jazz is in graduation ceremonies at the University of Missouri, a big, handsome, and wonderful Kansas City, on May 13. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cowherd of Purdy. four-year old boy cat. He has had John Knight, past music director of Cassville high a loving home most of his life, school has received an appointment to the Consevatory of but he finds himself in need of Music in Oberlin, Ohio. He is currently a candidate for the a new family after his human PH.D in music at Louisiana State University. mama passed away. He is laid- back, loves to be held and follow people around, is good with other 30 years ago pets (both dogs and cats), and May 4, 1988 Cassville High School will hold graduation ceremo- likes people of all ages. He will nies for it 97-member senior class on Friday. make a perfect addition to nearly Cassville’s old city hall, built in the late 1940’s and in any home and would love to be use until the present Community Center was established back with his own people. You in 1979, has an asbestos problem that might be a costly, can meet him at the Haven from but worthwhile project, according to Mayor Rolland 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. any day of the Meador. City Clerk Charli Jo Ledgerwood reported the week, or call 417-835-3647 for cost to be $7,000. more information. Contributed photo An open house will be held this weekend for the new Shell Knob facility of Williamson Chapels. Marla Jo Henson was presented a $500 nursing scholarship from the South Barry County Hospital Auxiliary. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Henson, of Cassville. Mind-Body Connection Focus of Pat Jines of Cassville has accepted the position of director for the Oakview Mercy’s SLS Programs in May BIBLE VERSE Mental Health Month. It’s ly and mentally healthy. to aging. Family members, “‘You are a king, then!’ said Pilate. Program at Mercy a call to pay attention to “Living a healthy life- physicians, or other health Hospital Cassville both your physical health style may seem difficult, professionals can refer Jesus answered. ‘You are right in say- and your mental health, but you can do it by mak- individuals to the program. ing I am a king. In fact, for this reason serves adults over which can help achieve ing small changes that add May is Mental Health age 65 overall wellness and set up,” said Susan Poehling, Month and was started 69 I was born, and for this I came into the you on a path to recovery. RN with Mercy Hospital years ago by Mental Health world, to testify to the truth. Everyone When you or someone A healthy lifestyle may Cassville’s Senior Life America to raise awareness you love is dealing with help prevent the onset Solutions Program. “There about mental health condi- on the side of truth listens to me.’” a mental health concern, or worsening of mental is definitely a mind-body tions and the importance — JOHN 18: 37 it can be a lot to handle. health conditions, as well connection, so taking care of good mental health It’s important to remem- as heart disease, diabetes, of your body will influence for everyone. For more ber that mental health is obesity and other chron- your emotional well-being.” information, visit Mental RECIPE OF THE WEEK essential to everyone’s ic health problems. It can Senior Life Solutions Health America’s website overall health and well-be- also help people recover is an intensive outpa- at http://www.mental- GRILLED TEQUILA-LIME SHRIMP ing, and mental illnesses from these conditions. tient group therapy pro- healthamerica.net/may. Prep time: 10 Min. are common and treatable. Eating healthy foods, gram, designed to meet For more informa- Cook time: 6 Min. That is why Senior managing stress, exercis- the unique needs of older tion on Mercy Hospital Ready in: 1 Hr., 16 Min. Life Solutions has ing, and getting enough adults over the age of 65 Cassville’s Senior Life Servings: 4 chosen the theme of sleep can go a long way in struggling with depression Solutions program, call INGREDIENTS: 417-847-6042. Fitness4Mind4Body for making you both physical- and anxiety often related n 2 tablespoons lime juice n 2 tablespoons tequila n 1/4 cup olive oil n 1 pinch garlic salt Willis Insurance - Shell Knob n 1 pinch ground cumin n ground black pepper to taste Insurance Agency recognized by CCSC n 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined n Bob Allen, president of Willis Insurance, Inc. (which 6 (10 inch) wooden skewers n 1 large lime, quartered owns Shell Knob Insurance Agency), was present- ed a plaque recognizing the company as a Silver DIRECTIONS: level Business Partner of the Central Crossing 1. Whisk together the lime juice, tequila, olive oil, garlic salt, Senior Center (CCSC), located in Shell Knob. The cumin, and black pepper in a bowl until well blended. Pour into plaque recognizes this level of support for the a large resealable plastic bag; add the shrimp, seal bag and year 2018. Willis Insurance Agency’s support will turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate 1 to 4 hours before grilling. go toward improving the day-to-day management 2. Soak skewers at least 30 minutes in water to prevent of the CCSC. Area seniors benefit greatly from burning. the sponsorship afforded by its business part- 3. Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill ners. “People like Bob Allen are community-minded, grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source. and on behalf of Shell Knob Seniors, Inc., Barry and 4. Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Thread shrimp Stone county seniors wish to say, ‘Thank You,’ said onto prepared skewers, 5 to 6 per skewer. Jeff Harp, CCSC chief publicity officer, Shell Knob 5. Cook, uncovered, on preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, Seniors, Inc. Shell Knob Insurance Agency is located turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with lime wedges for in the Bridgeview Plaza next to the library. Pictured garnish. in photo, from left, are: Harp, Jerry Arnold, CEO and COO, Shell Knob Seniors, Inc.; Bob Allen, pres- AllRecipes.com ident, Wilis Insurance, Inc.; and Paula Anderson, Willis Insurance, Inc., Shell Knob Insurance Agency. For your recipe to be considered for publication in the Cassville Contributed photo Democrat, please submit it to [email protected] Cassville Democrat Wednesday, May 9, 2018 • Page 7A LOCAL

SUMMER SCHOOL Who: Cassville school district, parents, children What: Offering summer school Bull Blast brings cowboys to Cassville When: Starts May 30-June 22 Summer school to start for Cassville ing is as follows: Fun summer • First grade students intro offered for (primary school) will par- ticipate in the Cassville students YMCA water safety course • The middle school BY JULIA KILMER will be offering a variety of [email protected] classes and field trips With the last day of • Classes offered in the school quickly approach- high school may include ing on May 22, parents are geography, personal invited to enroll their chil- finance, physical education dren in summer school, and others. Credit recovery which will be offered May courses will also be offered. 30 through June 22 for Summer school will students Pre-k through also provide an introduc- Kason Arjona, nephew of safety man Stu Crowe, carried the U.S. Flag in opening ceremonies of the L.J. Jenkins 12th grades. tion to summer for stu- Bull Blast at Bill Hailey Arena Friday night. Kyle Troutman/[email protected] Students will enjoy an dents, including cook-outs, abundance of engaging field trips, Fridays at the and hands-on activities to Cassville Aquatic Center, stay entertained, as well Science Fair (all grade as have the opportunity levels), hands-on learn- to participate in Science ing, Project Lead the Way, Extravaganza, Part II, STEM courses and more. classes and field trips. For more information The day will begin at or to register a child, par- 7:45 a.m. and wrap up at 3 ents and guardians should p.m., with a free breakfast contact the appropriate offered from 7:15-7:45 a.m. school building office at each morning. the following numbers to The district will also secure a place for their serve any student under child: high school, 417- the age of 18 free break- 847-3137; middle school, fast and lunch, even if not 417-847-3136; intermedi- Cowboys from a handful of states held their hats as attending summer school. ate school, 417-847-4010; Keith Hull nearly stays on for a full ride Friday at the the “Star-Spangled Banner” played Friday at the L.J. A breakdown of some of and primary school, 417- L.J. Jenkins Bull Blast at Bill Hailey Arena. Kyle Troutman/ Jenkins Bull Blast at Bill Hailey Arena. Kyle Troutman/edi- the activities in each build- 847-2445. [email protected] [email protected] COUNTY CALENDAR Thursday, May 10 Monday, May 14 Market: The Old Center: The Central Doctor discusses business Church Gallery Farmers’ Crossing Senior Center Market will be open on will host a healthy life- Farm Road 1240 in Shell style support group each Knob from 8-11 a.m. The Monday from 8:45-9:30 opportunity of medical cannabis market offers fresh, local a.m. produce, eggs, baked Center: The Central chased it and were driving agree to do the medical goods, local beef and pork, Crossing Senior Center Current federal CANNABIS BUSINESS home and got pulled over, cards, because if they work crafts and more. People will host dominoes each law presents OPPORTUNITY they would be prosecuted. for a larger institute, it may may call 417-858-2510 for Monday at 12:30 p.m. Who: I don't know if it will take be frowned upon," she Dr. Lisa Roark, poten- every single state legaliz- said. "So, I think there will more information. Library: The Cassville challenges to tial business owners, law ing before the federal gov- be independent doctors Library: A tech tutor Branch Library will host legal states enforcement will be available at 10 “Exercise for the Mature What: Dr. Roark discuss- ernment will agree." who will do evaluations a.m. to help with laptops, Adult (55-plus),” at 9 a.m. BY JULIA KILMER es the implications and Another problem is the to determine if someone e-readers or smartphones. People may call 417-847- challenges of the business way cannabis is classified is medically appropriate [email protected] Library: The Cassville 2121 for more information. opportunity for local poten- by the government. for a card. Doctors will With discussion about Branch Library will host Library: The Cassville tial cultivators and dispen- "[The CBD products] have to learn how it will be putting medical can- Adult Canvas Painting ses- Branch Library will saries of medical cannabis, are not enough for medi- used medicinally because nabis on the ballot for sions at 12:30 p.m. and show “Winchester,” rat- ability for patients to get cal conditions such as sei- right now, there's no edu- Missourians to legalize 6 p.m. Materials are sup- ed PG-13, as the Monday prescriptions, and lack of zure disorder," Roark said. cation." due to its documented plied but space is limited. Movie Matinee at 1:30 education for doctors "CBD alone will decrease Roark believes the rea- Call the library at 471-847- p.m. merit for medicinal use, them but you need a higher son some doctors have not 2121 to RSVP. some discussions are now al hemp to dispense CBD level of THC to complete- spoken about medical can- Center: The Central turning toward the busi- oil to treat seizures, was ly stop them. Yet it's still nabis is fear. Crossing Senior Center Tuesday, May 15 ness opportunity, and one of several speakers at considered a Schedule 1 "Literally Cox or Mercy Library: The Cassville will host a Mother’s Day inherent challenges, with- a Springfield event. Drug federally — meaning could say, 'This is illegal Branch Library will host Lunch and Bake Sale in that initiative. "He spoke about his a drug that has no medic- in Missouri, you no lon- Bingo at 5:30 p.m. Snacks from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Last week, the Missouri experiences and govern- inal use. That's where ger have a job,'" she said. and prizes will be offered. Entertainment at lunch House of Representatives ment regulations and the LSD and heroin are cate- "We have tons of research Center: The Central will be Angie Arnold on voted 112-44 in favor of difficulties to be expected," gorized — so with deadly that supports this, so to Crossing Senior Center saxophone. allowing anyone over 18 Roark said. "The potential drugs, when it is a com- me, I don't have any con- will host Grace Health Library: The Cassville to use smokeless medical is huge. A lot of was about pletely safe medical option cerns about speaking my Services for toe care. Call Branch Library will show marijuana, such as patients networking with others it will not kill a person. opinions. New Approach 417-858-6952 to make an the new movie, “Peter with Alzheimer's disease, who feel strongly about So to say it has absolutely Missouri's site has links to appointment. Rabbit,” as the 3:30 cancer, post-traumatic medical cannabis as an no medicinal use is ridic- a bunch of different stud- Thursday after school pro- stress disorder and other option or who sell CBD ulous because, without ies. gram. Wednesday, May 16 ailments. The bill moved to products and are thinking a doubt, for years it was "We're in middle of opi- Library: The Cassville the State Senate with less about having a business. used medicinally. There is ate epidemic — a lot of Branch Library will host a than three weeks left in the Assuming it gets put on significant research show- people are dying. We have Friday, May 11 sewing class at 1 p.m. each legislative session. ballot, it limits people who ing it is medically useful. to have another option. Class: The Cassville Wednesday. The medical canna- can become cultivators or CBD is legal in all states They're starting to track Branch Library will host a Library: The Cassville bis ballot initiative would dispensaries and has very but it has to be below 0.3 who is taking narcotic crochet class at 10:30 a.m. Branch Library will host allow the use of marijua- strict requirements. And percent of THC, so basi- pain meds. If they deem a Center: The Central “Exercise for the Mature na for medical purposes, you have to have strict cally none. patient is being prescribed Crossing Senior Center Adult (55-plus),” at 9 a.m. and create regulations transportation between "Currently, THC is ille- more pain meds than what will host a 30-minute bal- People may call 417-847- and licensing/certification the cultivator and dispen- gal in Missouri, so anyone they think is appropriate, ance and flexibility class 2121 for more information. procedures for marijuana sary because if someone who has CBD products has it will be sent to the med- each Friday, starting at Center: The Central and marijuana facilities; got into that vehicle, they to have lab testing to prove ical board, and they will 9:30 a.m. Crossing Senior Center impose a 4 percent tax on could take marijuana there is no THC in their chose whether to take a Library: The Cassville will host Bridge classes the retail sale of marijua- products. It's a lot to think product. So, one portion of way a doctors license." Branch Library will host each Wednesday from na; and use funds from about. the plant is legal, the other Those with a medical “Exercise for the Mature 9:30-11:30 a.m. There is the taxes for health and "For example, one of is not. It's not logical. My marijuana card would like- Adult (55-plus),” at 9 a.m. a fee. For more informa- care services for military Dr. Strotheide's issues was 11-year old has said, 'Mom, ly get prescriptions from a People may call 417-847- tion, people may call Mary veterans by the Missouri that medical cannabis is none of this makes any dispensary. 2121 for more information. Frances Murphy at 417- Veterans Commission and illegal in Missouri, but sense. If it's a plant and "The state will decide Center: The Central 858-0692. to administer the program he has the right to start kids are having seizures, how many dispensaries Crossing Senior Center Market: The Eagle to license/certify and reg- growing hemp, but where why can't kids use it?'" there will be and will will host Cribbage games Rock Farmers’ Market will ulate marijuana and mar- do you get the seeds, if If medical cannabis is choose which ones they from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each be held each Wednesday ijuana facilities. you can't cross state lines? legalized, patients will be will accept," Roark said. Friday. Sharon Clute is the from 8-11 a.m. "It would have a huge With laws being different required to obtain a med- "Say we have a 100 people instructor. Center: The Central impact on our economy, in each state, and its illegal ical marijuana card, Roark in Barry County who get Crossing Senior Center especially in the Cassville federally if you cross state said. their medical card; if there Saturday, May 12 will host the last Wii area, if we had a cultiva- lines with either hemp or "I'll certainly be one of are no dispensaries local- Market: The Cassville Bowling session of the tor or dispensary, and in marijuana plants or seeds, the physicians to deter- ly, they'll have to drive to Farmers’ Market will be season, at 12:30 p.m. until bringing people to the you are breaking federal mine if someone qualifies Kansas City or St. Louis. open on the courthouse the fall. area," said Dr. Lisa Roark, law, so if you're the first for a medical marijuana Look at Arkansas and the square from 7-11 a.m., with Center: The Central of Roark Family Health. person to be allowed to card," she said. "Only peo- situation they're in. Their fresh produce; raw, local Crossing Senior Center Roark recently attend- cultivate hemp in the state, ple who have a card will be law passed, but still no one honey; baked goods; farm- will host blood pressure ed two New Approach how do you purchase the able to purchase from dis- can get medical marijuana fresh eggs; meats; fudge; checks from 10:30 a.m. to Missouri fundraising seeds? That will be the pensaries. You have to go because the government jams and jellies; and crafts noon. events in Springfield to same issue we will have — to a physician to have an has halted all efforts. So available. To become a ven- discuss that opportunity, how will cultivators start exam and see if you qualify no cultivators or dispensa- dor, people may call Albert and has been vocal at oth- their plants?" with one of the conditions, ries have been able to get Wolfe at 417-652-7308. Thursday, May 17 er local events, including Such a law makes no such as fibermyalgia, ter- established. Market: The Old Dance: The Seligman a town hall-style meeting sense, Roark said. minal illness, migraine "Big pharmacy pays Church Gallery Farmers’ Chamber of Commerce in Monett to discuss all "It's very strange hav- disorder, anxiety, or any of millions of dollars to lob- Market will be open on will host a dance at the of the benefits and chal- ing a federal law that pro- the chronic medical con- byists so it's in some peo- Farm Road 1240 in Shell Seligman Chamber Event lenges legalizing medical hibits what the states are ditions that a physician ples' best interests to keep Knob from 8-11 a.m. The Center at 7 p.m. Admission cannabis would bring. doing," she said. "And deems fit to be treated." feeding it. I think the big- market offers fresh, local is $5 each and attendees Dr. Jason Strotheide, federally, if they chose to, Roark expects doctors gest thing is people getting produce, eggs, baked are asked to bring a snack founder and president of they could seize plants and will see a rush of patients and physicians educated. goods, local beef and pork, to share. No alcohol or Noah's Arc Foundation in shut down cultivators. If not getting relief from cur- We have to go from the crafts and more. People smoking is allowed. For St. Louis, one of two dis- someone went to Colorado rent medical options ask- opinion that medical mar- may call 417-858-2510 for more information, people pensaries licensed by the where it's recreational and ing for cannabis. ijuana is a gateway drug to more information. may call 417-662-3612. state to cultivate industri- medicinally legal, pur- "Not all doctors will a medicinal option." 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The Lucas Gates Band, of Bentonville, Ark., kicked off the First on Front summer concert series on Friday evening at the Glen and Sharon Garrett Downtown Park on Front Street in Monett. Other entertainers for the inaugural event 10% OFF included Laura Ashley and the Mark Chapman Band. The First on Front summer concert series will continue on the first Friday evening of June and July. Melonie Roberts/Cassville Democrat While adults lounge in lawn chairs enjoy- ing the first in the sum- mer concert series, First on Front, children explored the new playground NOW OPEN equipment at 7 DAYS A WEEK! the Glen and Sharon Garrett 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Downtown Monday – Saturday Park on Front Street in 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Monett. The Sunday community-ori- ented event will continue on the Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant first Friday of 1302 Old Exeter Road June and July. Melonie Roberts/ Cassville, MO 65625 Cassville Democrat MOTHER’S DAY Buffet

Sunday, May 13, 2018 Throngs of visitors attended the inaugural concert event, First on Front, held Friday evening at the Glen and Sharon Garrett Downtown Park on Front Street in Monett. In addition to musical performances by the Lucas Gates Band, Laura Ashley and the Serving from Mark Chapman Band, there were food trucks and a beer garden. Youngsters scram- bled on the newly installed playground equipment, located adjacent to the Jerry D. Hall 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Memorial Pavilion. Melonie Roberts/Cassville Democrat • Fried Chicken • Glazed Pork Loin • Baked Whitefish • mashed Potatoes & Gravy • Broccoli & Cheese Sauce • Green Beans • Fried Apples The Glen and Sharon Garrett Downtown Park on Front Street in Monett, which features a small playground, a splash pad and the Jerry D. Hall Memorial Pavilion, will be the • dinner rolls site for future performances in the summer concert series, taking place the first Friday in June and July. A host of area residents turned out Friday evening to enjoy the inaugu- • Salad Bar ral event. Melonie Roberts/Cassville Democrat The inaugural • Assorted desserts performance of the summer con- cert series First on Front was not Adults - $12.95 only for human- kind. Several Children (12 & under) - $7.95 attendees brought their fur- friends along to FirSt Come, FirSt Served, enjoy the food, No reServAtioNS Are Needed fun and friend- ly belly rubs. Joyce Botasnak and her smiling Roaring River Restaurant canine compan- Inside The Emory Melton Inn and Conference Center ion, Lola, were among those in attendance. Melonie Roberts/ Cassville Democrat Page 10A • Wednesday, May 9, 2018 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.

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in Shell Knob. Blessing Heights Worship Home, Wheaton. Funeral services will be Center in Cassville. Visit www.fohnfu- held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Visit www.fohnfu- neralhome.com for May 29, at Holy Family neralhome.com for online obituaries, Catholic Church in Shell online obituaries, guestbook and private Knob under direction of guestbook and private condolences Fohn Funeral Home in condolences McQUEEN FUNERAL Shell Knob. Burial with FOHN FUNERAL HOME military honors will be HOME Wheaton, Missouri at at Missouri Veteran Cassville, Missouri 417-652-7268 Cemetery in Springfield. 417-847-2141 Visit www.fohnfu- neralhome.com for online obituaries, DANNY BOOTON guestbook and private JAKE BROCK CONNIE SUE WILLIS Danny D. Booton, 72, condolences Ira Jay “Jake” Brock, Connie Sue Willis, of Lampe, passed away FOHN FUNERAL 84, of Cassville, passed age 56, of Cassville, Friday, May 4, 2018, at HOME away Saturday, May 5, Missouri, passed away VA Medical Center in Shell Knob, Missouri 2018, at his home. on Thursday, May 3, Fayetteville, Ark. 417-858-3151 He was born July 9, 2018, at Cox Hospital He was born March 1933, in Seminole, Okla., in Monett. Mrs. Willis, 8, 1946, in Berryville, CAROLYN BOWERS the son of Ernest and daughter of Johnnie Ark., the son of William Carolyn Sue (Rayburn) Jessie (Wishman) Brock. and Mary Lou (Hargus) Martindale and Ethel Bowers, 52, of Exeter, On July 24, 1950, he was Bolton, of Cassville, was (McCarter) Booton. On passed away Wednesday, united in marriage to born on June 30, 1961, May 1, 1993, he was unit- May 2, 2018, at her home. Dottie Russell, who sur- ROGER FLETCHER in Monett. She was cur- ed in marriage to Patricia She was born June vives. Also surviving are RICHIE DANIELS, JR. Roger Dale Fletcher, rently employed at Able 2 Hall, who survives. Also 25, 1965, in Dexter, the two sons, Jay Lynn Brock Larry Richard “Richie” 54, of Seligman, passed Products in Cassville. surviving are one son, daughter of Bobby and and his wife Ranae of Daniels Jr., 51 of away Sunday, April 29, Mrs. Willis enjoyed Danny Fortune of Silver Bessie (Payne) Rayburn. Lee’s Summit, and Russell Bentonville, Ark., passed 2018, at Cassville Health gardening, fishing, hunt- Springs, Nev.; one daugh- On July 13, 1996, in Ernest Brock and his wife away Wednesday, May Care and Rehabilitation. ing and camping. She ter, Karri Donham and Kirkwood, she was unit- Sheree of Branson; one 2, 2018, in Bentonville, He was born May 27, loved spending time with her husband Jim of Las ed in marriage to Rick brother, Don Brock of Ark. He was born Jan. 1963, in Monett, the son her husband enjoying Vegas, Nev.; one brother, Bowers, who survives. Shell Knob; four grand- 31, 1967, in Rogers, Ark., of Jerry and Ramona the outdoors and spend- Michael Clinton Booton Additional survivors children; and four great the son of Larry Richard (Williams) Fletcher, who ing time with her family. of Jamesville, Calif.; eight include: one son, Bruce grandchildren. Daniels Sr. and Shirley survive of Seligman. Also Mrs. Willis was a friend grandchildren; and three Bowers of Exeter; one Preceding him in death Louise Beck. He was surviving are two broth- to many and will be deep- great-grandchildren. daughter, April Bowers were his parents; three retired from the Army ers, Marty Fletcher of ly missed. He received his edu- and her fiancé, Andrew brothers, Loren, Kermit after serving 20 years. Washburn, and Craig Survivors include: her cation in Nevada where Middleton of Emmett, and Howard Brock; and Survivors include: his Fletcher of St. Louis; and husband Paul Willis, of he graduated from high Ark.; one brother, Bobby one sister, Cuma Vaughan. three children, Denton one uncle, Knial Williams Cassville; four daugh- school and received his Jo Rayburn and his wife He attended eight years Daniels of Lowell, of Texas. ters, Robyn Chrysler associate’s degree in Kim of Exeter; and one of school in Oklahoma Ark., Jordan Daniels of Graveside services and her wife Marion, of highway engineering sister, Sally Morris and and then graduated from Arlington, Texas, and were held Wednesday Monett, Amanda Erway from UNR. During the her husband Church of Cassville High School. Mercedes Daniels of at King Cemetery in and her husband Alex, Vietnam War, he was in Harrison, Ark.. During the Korean War Copperas Cove, Texas; Seligman, under direc- of Exeter, Chasity Reese the U.S. Marine Corp, Preceding her in death he was in the U.S. Army. his father Larry Daniels tion of Fohn Funeral and her husband Rafael earning a purple heart. were her parents and For several years, he Sr. (Patti) of Cassville, Home in Cassville. Craig Cuampa, and Stacy Reese, He was a member of Holy two sisters, Sandra Lee was employed at Contel, his mother Shirley Todd Fletcher conducted the all of Cassville; her par- Family Catholic Church Mitchel and Edna “Sissy” then GTE and retired (Ralph) of Bentonville, services. ents, Johnnie and Mary Rayburn. from Verizon. He was Ark.; and siblings, Jennifer Visit www.fohnfu- Lou Bolton, of Cassville; For a few years, she a member of Blessing Pendergraft (Daniel) of neralhome.com for thirteen grandchildren, was a CNA. Heights Worship Center Washburn, Missouri, online obituaries, Heather Chrysler, Dylan Graveside services will in Cassville. Craig Todd (Betty) of guestbook and private Castro, Austin Sneed, be held at a later date. Services will be held at 2 Bentonville, Arkansas, condolences Shayla Sports, Desiree Cremation arrange- p.m. Thursday, May 10, at Doug Todd (Carrie) of FOHN FUNERAL Castro, Daishanera Ross, ments are under direc- Blessing Heights Worship Bentonville, Arkansas, HOME Travis Ross, Jr., Drake tion of Fohn Funeral Center in Cassville under Stacy Barnes (Kristen) of Cassville, Missouri Reese, Destiney Martin, Home in Cassville. direction of Fohn Funeral Prairie Grove, Arkansas, 417-847-2141 Dayton Thomas, Mason Visit www.fohnfu- Home in Cassville. Pastor and Scott Taliaferro Vincent, Malachi Vincent, neralhome.com for Brad Hudson will conduct (Adrian) of North Carolina. and Brooklyn Vincent; online obituaries, the services. Burial with Funeral services LARRY von BRIESEN three great-grandchil- STAY CURRENT Larry von Briesen, guestbook and private military honors will be at were held Monday, May dren, Broxton, Lyle, 74, of Tontitown, Ark., Call 847.2610 to condolences Painter Cemetery in Shell 7, at Benton County and Calesi; one brother, passed away Sunday, FOHN FUNERAL Knob. Funeral Home, Rogers, Jeff Bolton and his wife subscribe to the April 29, 2018, at HOME The family will receive Ark. Interment was at Michelle, of Cassville; two Cassville Democrat Roaring River Health Cassville, Missouri friends from 12:30 until the Arlington National sisters, Carolyn Noland and Rehabilitation in www.cassville-democrat.com 417-847-2141 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Cemetery. and her husband Dennis, Cassville. Online condolences can of Cassville, and Theresa He was born Aug. 3, be made to www.benton- Huesties and her husband 1943, in Abilene, Texas, countyfuneralhome.com Jess, of Rocky Comfort; the son of Alfred and Lois and several nieces and (Prentice) Van Briesen. nephews. JEANIE DECOCQ On April 27, 1963, in Funeral services Wanna Jean “Jeanie” Rock Rapids, Iowa, he will be held at 6:00 Decocq, 73, of Wheaton, was united in marriage to p.m. on Thursday, May passed away Saturday, Lianne Grant, who sur- 10, 2018, at the White May 5, 2018. She was vives. Funeral Home and born Oct. 3, 1944, in Additional survivors Crematory, Cassville, Stella, the daughter of include: one sister, Janet with Pastor Edder Louie and Lora (Brattin) Burma of College Station, Augirre officiating. The Decocq. She is survived Texas; and one grand- family will receive friends by her sister, Dr. Rebecca child. from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 Burrell of Springfield. No services are sched- p.m. Wednesday, May She graduated from uled at this time. 9 at the funeral home. Cremation arrange- “Because the People Wheaton High School, Memorial contribu- spent most of her years ments are under direc- tions may be made to the Must Know.” of employment in manu- tion of Fohn Funeral family and entrusted to Public Notice advertising plays a facturing, retiring in 2011 Home in Cassville. the White Funeral Home unique role both in American his- after working at Miracle Visit www.fohnfu- and Crematory, P.O. tory and in the process by which this Playground in Monett. neralhome.com for Box 890, Cassville, MO country’s democracy is preserved. She was a member of online obituaries, 65625. Its one premise is that people must the Wheaton Church of guestbook and private be informed if they are to govern Service arrangements themselves competently. Public No- Christ. condolences and cremation are under tice advertising first came into be- Private services were FOHN FUNERAL the direction of the ing with the Congress of 1792. That held at Rocky Comfort HOME White Funeral Home and body, recognizing its responsibility Cemetery, under direc- Cassville, Missouri Crematory, Cassville, Mo. to the people, required the Postmas- tion of McQueen Funeral 417-847-2141 ter General to advertise for bids for PAID OBITUARY the construction of new post offices. From that inauspicious beginning to the publication requirements in fed- eral, state and local laws today, gov- IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! ernment officials have come more and more to understand their obliga- tions to inform the public through Public Notice advertising. Newspa- Call your account representative pers over the years have been the vehicle by which these obligations have been fulfilled. They will con- today. 417-847-2610 tinue to be as long as the public de- mands that it be informed frequently Cassville Democrat | www.cassville-democrat.com and by the best means possible.

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Wheaton announces Cassville High School Concert Band takes ‘I’ ratings Student of Month winners across board at state festival

The Wheaton school district announced its Students of the Month for April. The students pictured from left, were: Tori Goostree, junior, daughter of Dan and Sarah Goostree; and Cade Woolaway, freshman, son The Cassville High School Concert Band participated in the State Large Group Festival at Webb City High School of Donnie and Rana Woolaway. Contributed photo on April 9. The festival included the performance of two prepared pieces, With Every Winter’s Breath and Gadget, as well as sight-reading. The 70-member strong band received straight ‘I’ (superior) ratings from all four judges. Pictured in photo are band members (names not in order of photo): Emily Sink, Natalie McNeill, Alyssa Case, Collin Hang, Dakota Moss, Jillian Hang, Rainy Shipman, Adrienne Quiros, Kyra Bailey, Damian Dankert, Gavin Gunkel, Shane Holman, Grace Schell, Kamryn Jaques, Audrie Thorpe, Samantha Mitchell, Tressa Hilburn, Nefertiti Exeter Scholar Bowl Gautney-Lopez, Emily Sandoval, Lakein Madison, Alex Holman, Shayla Sewell, Carter Samuel, Alex Hopper, Bob Preddy, Karen Postlewait, Torance Davis, Camron Sloan, Zayne Bouchard, Damaris Taylor, Kaylee Aldridge, Joua Thao, Layne Jung, Madison Olbertz, Miranda Hang, Holly Thompson, Madison Osborne, Nate Boley, Nolan Crain, Team competes in Jordan Lewis, Zane Mebruer, Hailey Bowen, Anthony Gimlin, Harmony Mills, Chloe Flowers, Mark Collinwood, James Curtis, Ryan Larson-Brant, Derek Christy, Lisa Lambel, Melissa Martinez, Krysta Rawlings, Tino Good, Jon Facio, Ashlyn Pulliam, Steven Collinwood, Natalia DeLeon, Jaia Thao, Noah Parsons, Issac Dodson, Megan Sloan, Tournament Marissa Matthews, Jarrod Wallace, Quentin Steinmann, Alexis Mann, Ethan Nape, Austin Lone, Laney Roller, With its strong finish Tournament results will Joston Miller, Dylan Dover and Jonathan Miller. Contributed photo at Ozark 7 Conference, the be available at https:// Exeter Scholar Bowl Team tinyurl.com/y9bv4y65 proved themselves worthy for friends and family to to play on a national stage. view. They may also fol- Therefore on April 27-29, low results at #ssnct on Wheaton FFA dairy foods team wins state competition the team represented Twitter. The Wheaton FFA Chapter won the their school in a 150-team Quiz bowl is a compet- dairy foods career development event national competition, itive, academic, interscho- at the 90th Missouri FFA Convention. the National Academic lastic activity for teams There were 45 teams in the compe- Quiz Tournaments' of four students. It is the tition. Team members include: Lina Small School National national version of the Hang, Calista Burns, Ariana Williams Championship game that is often locally and McAla McManus. Individually, Hang Tournament at the called Scholar Bowl. Quiz placed first; Burns, seventh; Williams, Hyatt Regency O'Hare in bowl teams use buzzers to ninth; and McManus, 11th out of 175 Rosemont, Ill. answer questions about students. The Wheaton advisor is The team, in the science, math, history, David Bolton. The participants in the Traditional Public divi- literature, mythology, competition taste-test milk samples sion, was captained by geography, social science, Jarrett Brattin, who will be current events, sports, for flavor, identify 14 different types of joined by Quartny Allen, and popular culture. The cheese, and use a scoring system to Rebecca Barton, Andrew matches feature a blend test milk products according to USDA Blake, Madelyn Cole, of individual competi- standards. The hands-on portion of Emalee Davis and Caleb tion and team collabora- the event is combined with an inten- Tucker. The team was tion, since no individual sive written examination. Sponsored coached by Michael Pisanti player is likely to be an by University of Missouri, Columbia, and Mary Walker, who expert in all subject areas. College of Agriculture, Food and will be assisted by Megan Participation in quiz bowl Natural Resources, this contest is one Gonzalez. Exeter has both reinforces lessons way FFA prepares student members for attended the Small School from the classroom and career success. CDEs engage students National Championship encourages players to in learning and make real connections Tournament once before, develop new intellectual to lifetime goals. Contributed photo finishing 4-5 in 2017. interests. Cassville primary recognizes New Honor a Teacher project April Students of the Month recognizes exceptional teachers The Cassville Education Cassville Fund is offering a special intermediate way for students to hon- student Dixon or a favorite Cassville Reid takes teacher during Teacher advantage of Appreciation Week May an opportu- 7-11. nity to recog- Teacher Appreciation nize his favor- Week has been celebrated ite teacher nationally since 1984 to for Teacher honor the men and wom- Appreciation en who not only are an Week as part important part of our chil- of a fund- Cassville primary recognized kindergarten and Kinder Academy students in April dren’s lives but who also raiser coor- who showed the character trait of courage. Pictured in photo are the students. have a huge impact on our dinated by nation’s future. Front row, from left: Jackson Mitchell, Kelsey Ennis, Allison Jagger, Jolene Stone, the Cassville For a $10 (minimum) Jaylyn Bateman and Aislynn Christen. Back row: Mason Wallace, Trystan Moore, Education Colton Yockey, Kelson Paul, Abel West, Luken Elkins, Brody Sorenson and Chael donation to the Cassville Education Fund, a pic- Fund. Naugle. Contributed photo Contributed ture of your child hold- photo ing a personalized thank you note will be posted Cassville on the Cassville Wildcat Assistant Facebook page. In addi- Superintendent tion, the personalized Jill LeCompte card, along with a photo of honored her your child, will be sent to daughter, the teacher of your choice a teacher to thank them for making at Cassville a positive difference every schools, day at our school. for Teacher To participate in the Appreciation Honor a Teacher project, Week May parents should stop by the 7-11, as part Cassville first-graders who showed courage were recognized in April’s students of Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce office, locat- of a fundrais- the month awards. Pictured in photo, front row, from left: Emily Naemeh, Charlee ing initiative by Felton, Roxanne Tilford and Kenzie Davis. Back row: Lilli Farris, Wylan Farris, ed at 504 Main Street, Cassville, with their child the Cassville Brayden Jack, Cash Smith, Aiden Whittington, Seann Lee, Tyler Hodge and Jacob to take a photo. The cham- Education Stockton. Contributed photo ber office is open Monday- Fund. Contributed Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., photo closed from noon to 1 p.m. Cassville for lunch. student Jolie If the standard office Evans honors hours do not work for you her favor- and your child’s schedule, ite teacher please call the chamber at 417-847-2814 to arrange a for Teacher different photo time. Appreciation Proceeds from the proj- Week May ect benefit the Cassville 7-11, while Education Fund, a per- also helping to manent endowment raise funds for for funding educational the Cassville needs at Cassville schools. Education Fund, Grants totaling more than a permanent Cassville second-graders who were recognized in Aprils’ Students of the Month $11,000 have been award- endowment for awards for showing courage were, pictured in front row, from left: Jennifer Ortega, ed since the fund was funding edu- Alissa Minton, Savanna Holenda, Adilynn Hilburn and Nadija Radoncic. Back established in 2010. cational needs row: Landon Lyles, Mace Turner, Jesse Baxter, Colton Henry, Sebastian Garner, For more information, at Cassville Daniel Frazier and Cash Holmes. Contributed photo please contact Mary Cupps schools. at 417-847-3217. Contributed photo Cassville Democrat Wednesday, May 9, 2018 • Page 13A

feet, thence South 227 feet, estate of WILLIAM MARK of Barry County, Cassville, then within two months from IN THE CIRCUIT COURT PUBLIC NOTICES thence East 220 feet to the BUCKNER, decedent, by Missouri. The personal the date it was mailed or OF BARRY COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICES PRINTED IN point of beginning. the Probate Division of the representative’s business served, whichever is later, MISSOURI NEWSPAPERS HELP FULFILL THE Circuit Court of Barry County, address is: or be forever barred to the AT CASSVILLE CITIZEN’S CONSTITUTIONAL Cassville, Missouri. The fullest extent permissible by RIGHT OF DUE PROCESS OF LAW ALSO includes a 1978 LONNIE DAVIS in re: ) BY PUTTING HIM ON NOTICE OF Windsor Manufactured personal representatives’ P.O. BOX 33 law. Such six-month period The marriage of: ) business addresses are: and such two-month period MATTERS WHICH AFFECT HIM Home with VIN EXETER, MO 65647. TAMMY ) #M0W1382944. The personal do not extend the limitation OR HIS PROPERTY. JACOB H BUCKNER, MASSEY-CACERES ) 10216 NORTH representative’s attorney’speriod that would bar claims Petitioner ) At the request of the legal MAPLE STREET, name, business address one year after the decedent’s vs ) holder of said note and CASSVILLE, MO 65625. and phone number is: death, as provided in section TRUSTEE SALES GAUDALUPE CACERES ) in accordance with the and MARC LEON 473.444, RSMo, or any provisions of said Deed of SARAH N. STANLEY, EDMONDSON other applicable limitation Respondent ) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S Trust, Donald L. Cupps, 13 EVERLEIGH DRIVE, PO BOX 491 periods. Nothing in section Case No. 18BR-DR00088 SALE Trustee, will on Thursday, BELLA VISTA, AR 72715 CASSVILLE, MO 65625 473.033, RSMo, shall be NOTICE UPON ORDER Default having been May 24, 2018, commencing The personal 417-846-0022 construed to bar any action FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION made in the payment of at One o’clock p.m.(1:00 representative’s attorney’s All creditors of the against a decedent’s liability The State of Missouri to that certain note secured by p.m.) sell said real property name, business address decedent are notified toinsurance file carrier through a Deed of Trust executed by to the highest bidder for and phone number is: claims in court within six defendant ad litem pursuant Respondent: Jerry E Metter and Christa cash at the Front Steps JAMES W. LE COMPTE II, months from the date of firstto section 537.021, RSMo. GAUDALUPE CACERES Metter husband and Wife, of the East Door of the 104 W SEVENTH ST., publication of this notice Date of the decedent’s YOU ARE HEREBY dated May 11, 2005 and Barry County Courthouse CASSVILLE, MO 65625 or if a copy of this notice death was MARCH 28, NOTIFIED that an action has recorded on May 13, 2005 in Cassville, Missouri, to 417-847-2832. was mailed to, or served 2017. been commenced against in Book 05, Page 3604, satisfy said note and costs. All creditors of the upon, such creditor by the Date of first publicationyou in theis Circuit Court, Office of Recorder of Deeds,Donald L. Cupps, Trustee decedent are notified topersonal file representative, MAY 9, 2018. Barry County, Missouri, the Barry County, Missouri. claims in court within six then within two months from Craig Williams object and general nature The Successor Trustee will Donald L. Cupps months from the date of firstthe date it was mailed or Circuit Clerk of which is to secure a on May 10, 2018, between ATTORNEY AT LAW publication of this notice served, whichever is later, /s/ Sherry L. Allee, Judgment of dissolution of the hours of 9:00 o’clock PO Box 276 or if a copy of this notice or be forever barred to the Probate Clerk marriage. A.M. and 5:00 P.M. more Cassville, MO 65625 was mailed to, or served fullest extent permissible by 1st Ins. 5-9-18 16-19 The names of all parties Phone No. 417-847-2734 upon, such creditor by the particularly at 10:00AM, law. Such six-month period to said action are stated personal representative, and such two-month period at the Barry County MISCELLANEOUS above in the caption hereof Courthouse, 700 Main, NOTICE then within two months from do not extend the limitation Pursuant to the Fair the date it was mailed or period that would bar claims and name and address of East Front door, Cassville, the attorney for Petitioner MO 65625, sell at public Debt Collection Practices served, whichever is later, one year after the decedent’s IN THE CIRCUIT COURT venue to the highest bidder Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692c(b), no or be forever barred to the death, as provided in section OF BARRY COUNTY, is: Blake B. Fields, LLC, 605 Main Street, Cassville, for cash, the following real information concerning the fullest extent permissible by 473.444, RSMo, or any MISSOURI estate: collection of this debt may law. Such six-month period other applicable limitation AT CASSVILLE Missouri 65625. be given without the prior and such two-month period periods. Nothing in section IN RE: ) You are further notified The West Half of the East consent of the consumer do not extend the limitation 473.033, RSMo, shall be The marriage of: ) that, unless you file an given directly to the debt period that would bar claims Half of the Southwest construed to bar any action CHRISTIE MARIE ) answer or pleading or shall Quarter of the Southwest collector or the express one year after the decedent’s against a decedent’s liability TOWNSEND ) otherwise appear and Quarter of Section 27, permission of a court of death, as provided in section insurance carrier through a Petitioner ) defend against the aforesaid competent jurisdiction. The Township 23, Range 28 of 473.444, RSMo, or any defendant ad litem pursuant vs ) petition within forty-five (45) Barry County, Missouri. debt collector is attempting other applicable limitation to section 537.021, RSMo. days after the 18th day of to collect a debt and any periods. Nothing in section TIMOTHY J. CROUCH ) Date of the decedent’s Respondent ) April 2018, judgment by For the purpose of satisfying information obtained will be 473.033, RSMo, shall be death was JULY 13, 2017. Case No. default will be taken against used for that purpose. construed to bar any action said indebtedness and the Date of first publication 10BR-DR00207-01 you. costs of executing this trust. 1st. Ins. 5-2-18 15-18 against a decedent’s liability is APRIL 25, 2018. Is is Ordered that a ______insurance carrier through a NOTICE UPON ORDER Craig Williams (SEAL) copy hereof be published defendant ad litem pursuant FOR SERVICE BY S&W Foreclosure Circuit Clerk PUBLICATION according to law in the Corporation NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S to section 537.021, RSMo. /s/ Sherry L. Allee, The State of Missouri to SALE Cassville Democrat, a Successor Trustee Date of the decedent’s Probate Clerk Respondent: 1st Ins. 4-25-18 14-17 newspaper of general Pub Commences WHEREAS, Michael death was MARCH 17, 2018. TIMOTHY J. CROUCH circulation published in the April 18, 2018 P. Kennedy and Patricia M. Date of first publication is ______You are hereby notified County of Barry, Missouri. S&K File No.18-032203 Kennedy, husband and wife, APRIL 18, 2018. that an action has been By: by their deed of trust dated Craig Williams IN THE CIRCUIT COURT commenced against you Witness my hand and Shapiro & Kreisman, LLC the 20th day of November, Circuit Clerk OF in the Circuit Court, Barry seal of the Circuit Court, www.shapiroandkreisman- 2002, and recorded in /s/ Sherry L. Allee, BARRY COUNTY County, Missouri, the object State of Missouri, the 9th mo.com the office of RecorderProbate ofClerk MISSOURI and general nature of which day of April, 2018. Altisource Deeds for Barry County, 1st Ins. 4-18-18 13-16 PROBATE DIVISION is to Modify the Judgment of (SEAL) Purported address: Missouri, on November 22, ______AT CASSVILLE Dissolution. J. Craig Williams, 601 West Commercial St, 2002, in Book 02, Page In the Estate of ) The names of all parties Barry County Circuit Clerk Exeter, MO 65647 8446, conveyed to Karl W. IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL DAVID JOSEPH ) to said action are stated By: Katie Correia, Blanchard, Trustee, the Publication Dates: 04/18/18, CIRCUIT COURT OF STANLEY ) above in the caption hereof Deputy Clerk 04/25/18, 05/02/18, 05/09/18 following described property BARRY COUNTY Deceased ) and name and address of 1st Ins. 4-18-18 13-16 1st Ins. 4-18-18 13-16 situate in the County of MISSOURI Estate No. the attorney for Petitioner ______Barry, State of Missouri, to ______PROBATE DIVISION 17BR-PR000133 is: Blake B. Fields, LLC, wit: In the Estate of: NOTICE OF FILING OF 605 Main Street, Cassville, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FINAL SETTLEMENT AND Missouri 65625. OF LAWRENCE COUNTY, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S All of Lot Three (3), Block MONROE RITCHIE JR., SALE Deceased. PETITION You are further notified STATE OF MISSOURI For default in the Three (3), Shrum’s Rock Creek Sunset Village No. 2, Case No. 18BR-PR00077 FOR DISTRIBUTION that, unless you file an JUVENILE DIVISION payment of debt secured by NOTICE OF LETTERS To all persons answer or pleading or shall a deed of trust executed by Barry County, Missouri, interested in the estate of otherwise appear and the same being a part of OF ADMINISTRATION In the Interest of: ) Kyler L Duncan and Kayla GRANTED DAVID JOSEPH STANLEY, defend against the aforesaid D Duncan, dated August the Northwest Quarter of (Supervised Administration) deceased: the Southwest Quarter petition within forty-five (45) T.M.P. ) 18, 2017, and recorded on To all persons interested You are hereby notifieddays after the 25th day of D.W.P. ) of Section 1, Township April 2018, judgment by August 18, 2017, in Book in the Estate of MONROE that the undersigned G.R.S. ) No. 17, at Page 4624 in 21, Range 26 and part of default will be taken against the Northwest Quarter of RITCHIE, JR., Decedent: Personal Representative will the Office of the Recorder On APRIL 18, 2018, file a Final Settlementyou. and D.L.F.F. ) of Deeds, Barry County, the Southeast Quarter of the following individual was Petition for determination Section 1, Township 21, IT IS ORDERED Missouri, the undersigned appointed the personal of the persons who are the that a copy hereof be TPR Case No. Successor Trustee will on Range 26, Barry County,representative of the estate successors in interest to the published according to law Missouri. Subject to any 18LW-JU00024 May 17, 2018, at 11:30 AM, of MONROE RITCHIE JR., personal/real estate of the in the Cassville Democrat, 18LW-JU00025 at the East Front Door of the easements, rights of way or decedent, by the Probate decedent and of the extent a newspaper of general restrictions of record or fact. 18LW-JU00026 Barry County Courthouse, Division of the Circuit Court and character of their interest circulation published in the 18LW-JU00028 Cassville, Missouri, sell at of Barry County, Cassville, therein and for distribution of County of Barry, Missouri. which conveyance was public vendue to the highest Missouri. The personal such property, in the Probate Witness my hand and NOTICE UPON ORDER bidder for cash: made to the said Karl W. Division of the Circuit Court seal of the Circuit Court, Blanchard, Trustee. representative’s business FOR SERVICE BY address is: of Barry County, Missouri, State of Missouri, the 18th PUBLICATION WHEREAS, pursuant on May 24, 2018, or as may day of April, 2018. LOT 11 IN ELLISON’S to the terms of the Deed of KATHERINE M. RITCHIE, SUBDIVISION NO. 1 AS 26906 FARM ROAD 2125, be continued by the Court, (SEAL) THE STATE Trust, Karl W. Blanchard, and that any objections or J. Craig Williams, PER THE RECORDED PLATJr. has been named as CAPE FAIR, MO 65624. OF MISSOURI TO THEREOF, SITUATED IN The personal exceptions to such Final Barry County Circuit Clerk RESPONDENT, Tiffany Successor Trustee, in trust Settlement or Petition or By: Katie Correia, PURDY, BARRY COUNTY, to secure the payment of representative’s attorney’s Renee Starr, Natural Mother MISSOURI., commonly name, business address any item thereof must be Deputy Clerk of T.M.P., D.W.P., G.R.S., one promissory note in said and phone number is: 1st Ins. 4-25-18 14-17 known as 719 Howell Dr, deed of trust described; and in writing and filed within AND D.L.F.F: Purdy, MO, 65734 MOLLY MCNARY twenty days after the filing of ______You are hereby notified WHEREAS default was BLACKWELL, such Final Settlement. that actions have been made and still continues in 800 NE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT subject to all prior the payment of said note; commenced against you easements, restrictions, VANDERBILT LANE, Amber Niccole Ganoung OF BARRY COUNTY, in the Juvenile Court of NOW THEREFORE, reservations, covenants at the request of the legal LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064; Personal Representative MISSOURI Lawrence County, Missouri, and encumbrances now of 816-525-2050. 21288 State Hwy. E AT CASSVILLE the object and general holder of said note and All creditors of the record, if any, to satisfy the in accordance with the Eagle Rock, MO 65641 IN RE: ) nature of which is the debt and costs. provisions of said deed of decedent are notified to file The marriage of: ) Petition for Termination claims in court within six Joseph D. Woodcock of Parental Rights to the trust, I, Karl W. Blanchard, PO 258 KAYLELA SCHEUERMAN ) County Criers, LLC, Jr., Successor Trustee, months from the date of first Petitioner ) above-mentioned children Successor Trustee publication of this notice Aurora, MO 65605 vs ) under chapter 211 of the will sell the property above Ph. 417-678-4684 or if a copy of this notice FLOYD SCHEUERMAN, ) Missouri Revised Statutes. described at public vendue, was mailed to, or served email: First Publication: April 25, to the highest bidder for cash, JR. ) The names of all 2018. For more information, upon, such creditor by the [email protected] parties to said action are at the east front door of the MO Bar No. 24310 Respondent ) visit www.southlaw.com personal representative, Case No. 18BR-DR00082 stated above in the caption Barry County Courthouse, then within two months from Attorney for the Estate in the city of Cassville, ORDER OF PUBLICATION hereof and the name and NOTICE the date it was mailed or 1st Ins. 4-25-18 14-17 OF NOTICE address of the attorney for Barry County, Missouri, on served, whichever is later, Pursuant to the Fair Debt May 24, 2018, between the ______The State of Missouri to the Petitioner is: Kristoffer or be forever barred to the Collection Practices Act, Respondent: R. Barefield, Law Offices 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no hours of 9 o’clock a.m. and fullest extent permissible by IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL 5 o’clock p.m., and more FLOYD SHCEUERMAN, of Kristoffer Barefield, information concerning the particularly at 1:00 p.m., for law. Such six-month period CIRCUIT COURT OF 214 W. Phelps, Suite 102, and such two-month period JR. collection of this debt may the purpose of satisfying BARRY COUNTY You are hereby notifiedSpringfield, Missouri 65806 be given without the prior said indebtedness and the do not extend the limitation MISSOURI that an action has been (Telephone Number 417- consent of the consumer costs of executing this trust. period that would bar claims PROBATE DIVISION commenced against you 720-1000). given directly to the debt Karl W. Blanchard, Jr., one year after the decedent’s In the Estate of: in the Circuit Court, Barry You are notified that, death, as provided in section collector or the express Successor Trustee RANDALL YARNALL County, Missouri, the object unless you file an answer permission of a court of 320 West 4th Street, 473.444, RSMo, or any Deceased. and general nature of to the Petition or other competent jurisdiction. The P.O. Box 1626 other applicable limitation which is DISSOLUTION OF pleading or shall otherwise periods. Nothing in section Case No. 18BR-PR00052 appear and defend against debt collector is attempting Joplin, MO 64802 NOTICE OF LETTERS MARRIAGE. to collect a debt and any 473.033, RSMo, shall be The names of all parties the aforesaid petition, within construed to bar any action OF ADMINISTRATION information obtained will Karl W. Blanchard, Jr., GRANTED to said action are stated forty-five (45) days after the be used for that purpose Attorney against a decedent’s liability (Supervised Administration) above in the caption hereof 2nd day of May, 2018, or shall Casefile No. 209844- 320 W. 4th Street, insurance carrier through a To all persons interested and the name and address appear and defend against defendant ad litem pursuant the aforementioned action 863309. P.O. Box 1626 in the Estate of RANDALL of the attorney for Petitioner 1st Ins. 4-25-18 14-17 Joplin, MO 64802 to section 537.021, RSMo. is: at the Court hearing set on YARNALL, Decedent: (date to be determined), ______Date of the decedent’s On MAY 2, 2018, the J. Michael Riehn To be published: death was MAY 13, 2017. following individual was 301 West 8th Street located at 240 N. Main NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S May 2, 2018 Date of first publication appointed the personal P.O. Box 324, Street, in the City of Mount SALE May 9, 2018 is APRIL 25, 2018. representative of the estate Cassville, MO 65625. Vernon, State of Missouri, Default having been May 16, 2018 Craig Williams (SEAL) judgment by default will be Circuit Clerk of RANDALL YARNALL, You are further notified rendered against you and made in the payment of the May 23, 2018 decedent, by the Probate that, unless you file an promissory note described 1st Ins. 5-2-18 15-18 /s/ Sherry L. Allee, Division of the Circuit Court answer or pleading or shall your parental rights to the in and secured by a Deed Probate Clerk of Barry County, Cassville, otherwise appear and above-mentioned children of Trust, executed by Tonya 1st Ins. 4-25-18 14-17 Missouri. The personal defend against the aforesaid will be terminated. ______Diaz, a single person, dated PROBATE representative’s business petition within forty-five (45) February 1, 2018, and address and phone number days after the 25th day of Further, YOU ARE recorded February 2, 2018, IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL is: APRIL 2018, judgment by HEREBY NOTIFIED that in Book 18 at Page 626 in IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF KEITH DANIELS, default will be rendered you have the right to legal CIRCUIT COURT OF counsel in this matter and the Office of the Recorder BARRY COUNTY 102 WEST ST. SUITE 5 against you. of Deeds of Barry County, BARRY COUNTY MISSOURI CASSVILLE, MO 65625; It is ordered that a copy if you are financially unable Missouri, conveying to MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION 417-847-0541. be published according to employ legal counsel Donald L. Cupps, as Trustee, PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of: The personal to law in the Cassville to represent you in this matter the Court will, upon the following described real In the Estate of: JUDITH DAVIS representative’s attorney’sDemocrat, a newspaper of property, situate in Barry Deceased. name, business address general circulation published your request, appoint legal WILLIAM MARK counsel to represent you, County, Missouri, to-wit: BUCKNER Case No. 18BR-PR00065 and phone number is: in the County of Barry, State Deceased. of Missouri. free of charge. NOTICE OF LETTERS DONALD LYNN CUPPS Witness my hand and A tract of land commencing Case No. 18BR-PR00063 OF ADMINISTRATION ELLIS, CUPPS AND COLE A true copy from the at the Southeast corner record. the seal of the Circuit Court NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTED 702 WEST STREET, P.O. this 18th day of April 2018. of the Southwest Quarter OF ADMINISTRATION (Supervised Administration) BOX 276, CASSVILLE, MO Witness my hand and of the Southwest Quarter GRANTED To all persons interested 65625; 417-847-2734. seal of the Circuit Court, of Section 33, Township (Supervised Administration) in the Estate of JUDITH All creditors of the State of Missouri, this 23rd Circuit Clerk

24, Range 27 North, Barry To all persons DAVIS, Decedent: decedent are notified today offile April 2018. County, Missouri, said interested in the Estate of claims in court within six SEAL By: Pamela J Watson On APRIL 18, 2018, 1st Ins. 5-2-18 15-18 corner lying and being in WILLIAM MARK BUCKNER, the following individual was months from the date of firstCraig Williams the center of a county road, Decedent: appointed the personal publication of this notice Barry County Circuit Clerk ______thence North 337 feet along On APRIL 9, 2018, therepresentative of the or if a copy of this notice By Katie Correia the county road for a point following individuals was estate of JUDITH DAVIS, was mailed to, or served Deputy Clerk Call 847-2610 of beginning, thence North appointed the personal decedent, by the Probate upon, such creditor by the 1st Ins. 4-25-18 14-17 to subscribe 227 feet, thence West 220 representatives of the Division of the Circuit Court personal representative, ______Page 14A • Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Cassville Democrat

unless you file an ofanswer Missouri, by Probate MISCELLANEOUS to the Petition or other Division of the Circuit Court pleading or shall otherwise of Barry County, Missouri. appear and defend against The business address of the Dogwood Car Show sees turnout PUBLIC NOTICE the aforesaid petition, within conservator is 102 West St., PRESCRIPTION DRUG forty-five (45) days after Ste. 5, Cassville, MO 65625. of 93 classic cars MONITORING PROGRAM the 2nd day of May, 2018, All creditors of said BECOMING EFFECTIVE or shall appear and defend The Barry County against the aforementioned disabled person are notified Commissioners and the action at the Court to file their claims in Probate Barry County Health hearing set on date to be Division of the Circuit Court. Department is hereby determined, located at 102 SEAL notifying Barry County West Street, in the City of J. Craig Williams, residents that a Prescription Cassville, State of Missouri, Circuit Clerk Drug Monitoring Program judgment by default will be By: Kami Stanton, Ordinance (PDMP) will be rendered against you and Clerk passed and the planned your parental rights to the To be published in Cassville effective date is July 1, 2018. above-mentioned child will Democrat Please feel free to be terminated. 1st Ins. 5-9-18 16-19 contact the Barry County Further, YOU ARE ______Health Department at 417- HEREBY NOTIFIED that 847-2114 if you have any you have the right to legal NOTICE OF questions concerning this counsel in this matter and APPOINTMENT OF A program. if you are financially unable CONSERVATOR 1st Ins. 5-2-18 15-17 to employ legal counsel (Sec. 475.140 RSMo) ______to represent you in this STATE OF MISSOURI ) matter the Court will, upon COUNTY OF BARRY ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT your request, appoint legal IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARRY COUNTY, counsel to represent you, PROBATE DIVISION MISSOURI free of charge. Witness my hand and BARRY COUNTY, KELVIN BLEVINS ) MISSOURI This 1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport, left, and Firebird, right, were just two of Plaintiff ) the seal of the Circuit Court this 27th day of April, 2018. In the Estate of: 93 eye-popping classic cars on display at the 32nd annual Dogwood Car Show on ) JOSEPH E. SNYDER, the Cassville square Saturday. Jim Craig/Special to the Cassville Democrat vs. ) Incapacitated/disabled ) Craig Williams Circuit Clerk Estate No. 18BR-PR00039 LINDA BLEVINS ) By: Shannon Pyle, D.C. To all persons interested Defendant ) 1st Ins. 5-2-18 15-18 in the estate of JOSEPH E. SNYDER, a disabled Case: 18BR-AC00024 person: CONSERVATOR On the 27th day of APRIL NOTICE UPON ORDER 2018, KEITH DANIELS, FOR SERVICE BY NOTICE OF Public Administrator, was PUBLICATION APPOINTMENT OF A appointed conservator CONSERVATOR of the estate of JOSEPH The State of Missouri to (Sec. 475.140 RSMo) E. SNYDER, a person Defendant, Linda Blevins, STATE OF MISSOURI ) adjudicated disabled last known address, PO COUNTY OF BARRY ) under the laws of the State BOX 164, STELLA, MO IN THE CIRCUIT COURT of Missouri, by Probate 64867-0164. PROBATE DIVISION Division of the Circuit Court BARRY COUNTY, of Barry County, Missouri. You are hereby notified MISSOURI The business address of the that an action has been In the Estate of: conservator is 102 West St., commenced against you IMOGENE ARNOLD, Ste. 5, Cassville, MO 65625. in the Circuit Court for the Incapacitated/disabled All creditors of said County of Barry, Missouri, Estate No. 18BR-PR00055 at Cassville, the object and disabled person are notified To all persons interested to file their claims in ProbateMike Cornelison, of Cassville, gets his 1950s model Ford race car set up for judg- general nature of which is Division of the Circuit Court. in the estate of IMOGENE ing that his late father drove in stock-car races in the 1960s, during the Dogwood a petition to partition and ARNOLD, a disabled SEAL which affects the following person: J. Craig Williams, Car Show Saturday, May 5. Jim Craig/Special to the Cassville Democrat real property located in Barry On the 27TH day Circuit Clerk County, Missouri, described of APRIL 2018, KEITH By: Kami Stanton, as follows: DANIELS, Public Clerk Administrator, was appointed To be published in Cassville BEGINNING AT A POINT conservator of the estate Democrat 632.44 FEET NROTH of IMOGENE ARNOLD, a 1st Ins. 5-9-18 16-19 OF THE SOUTHEAST person adjudicated disabled ______CORNER OF THE under the laws of the State NORTHWEST QUARTER of Missouri, by Probate NOTICE OF OF THE SOUTHEAST Division of the Circuit Court APPOINTMENT OF A QUARTER OF SECTION of Barry County, Missouri. CONSERVATOR 18, TOWNSHIP 23, The business address of the (Sec. 475.140 RSMo) RANGE 27, THENCE conservator is 102 West St., STATE OF MISSOURI ) NORTH APPROXIMATELY Ste. 5, Cassville, MO 65625. COUNTY OF BARRY ) 1347.56 FEET TO THE All creditors of said IN THE CIRCUIT COURT NORTHEAST CORNER OF disabled person are notifiedPROBATE DIVISION THE SOUTH HALF OF THE BARRY COUNTY, SOUTHWEST QUARTER to file their claims in Probate Division of the Circuit Court. MISSOURI Austin Drake, right, takes the 2018 OF THE NORTHEAST SEAL In the Estate of: QUARTER SECTION 18, J. Craig Williams, NORMA L THURMAN, Show Stopper award from Brittany TOWNSHIP 23, RANGE Circuit Clerk Incapacitated/disabled Crawford, Cassville Chamber director, 27, THENCE WEST 323.24 By: Kami Stanton, Estate No. 18BR-PR00060 The Show Stopper award at Saturday’s with his 1956 Bel-Air at the 32nd annu- FEET, THENCE SOUTH Clerk To all persons interested Dogwood Car Show went to Austin al Dogwood Car Show on the Cassville APPROXIMATELY 1347.56 in the estate of NORMA To be published in Cassville Drake for his 1956 Bel-Air. Contributed square. Nearly 100 cars were judged at FEET, THENCE EAST L THURMAN, a disabled Democrat photo the event. Contributed photo 323.24 FEET TO THE 1st Ins. 5-9-18 16-19 person: POINT OF BEGINNING. ______On the 27TH day of APRIL 2018, ANGELIC The name of the Plaintiff NOTICE OF MOORE was appointed to said action stated above APPOINTMENT OF A conservator of the estate of in the caption hereof and CONSERVATOR NORMA L. THURMAN, a the name and address of (Sec. 475.140 RSMo) person adjudicated disabled attorney for Petitioner is: STATE OF MISSOURI ) under the laws of the State Henry S. Clapper, PO Box COUNTY OF BARRY ) of Missouri, by Probate 215 101 S. Main St., Galena, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Division of the Circuit Court Missouri 65656. PROBATE DIVISION of Barry County, Missouri. BARRY COUNTY, The business address of the You are further notified that, MISSOURI conservator is 702 West St., unless you file an answer In the Estate of: PO Box 276, Cassville, MO or other pleading or shall DELORES FLATHERS, 65625. otherwise appear and Incapacitated/disabled All creditors of said defend against the aforesaid Estate No. 18BR-PR00059 disabled person are notified petition within 45 days after To all persons interested to file their claims in Probate the 2nd day of May, 2018, in the estate of DELORES Division of the Circuit Court. Both locals and out-of-towners turned up Saturday to enjoy rows of show-stopping judgment by default will be SEAL FLATHERS, a disabled classic cars from several eras, at Cassville’s 32nd annual Dogwood Car Show. Jim rendered against you. J. Craig Williams, person: Craig/Special to the Cassville Democrat On the 27th day of Circuit Clerk Witness my hand and the APRIL 2018, ANGELIC By: Kami Stanton, seal of the Circuit Court this MOORE was appointed Clerk 19th day of March 2018. conservator of the estate of To be published in Cassville DELORES FLATHERS, a Democrat (Seal) person adjudicated disabled 1st Ins. 5-9-18 16-19 J. Craig Williams under the laws of the State Circuit Clerk of Missouri, by Probate By: Division of the Circuit Court BIDS Daryl Rose of Barry County, Missouri. Deputy Clerk The business address of the FLAT CREEK ROAD conservator is 702 West St., DISTRICT 1st. Ins. 5-2-18 15-18 PO Box 276, Cassville, MO ACCEPTING SEALED ______65625. BIDS All creditors of said The Flat Creek Road IN THE CIRCUIT COURT disabled person are notifiedDistrict is accepting sealed OF BARRY COUNTY, to file their claims in Probatebids for the cutting and MISSOURI Division of the Circuit Court. removal of approximately 12 JUVENILE DIVISION trees. SEAL The Dogwood Car Show featured classics from several decades, including In the Interest of: ) J. Craig Williams, All bids shall be marked L.M.B. ) Circuit Clerk “Sealed Bid” and with the this 1955 Dodge Lancer, owned by Don Mitchell, of Wheaton, who took Best Male: 06/06/2016 ) By: Kami Stanton, “bid opening date” and can Presentation. Jim Craig/Special to the Cassville Democrat be mailed to PO Box 29, TPR Cause No. Clerk 18BR-JU00047 Cassville, MO 65625. To be published in Cassville Bids will be accepted no NOTICE UPON ORDER Democrat FOR SERVICE BY later than May 30, 2018, at Invitation to Bid PUBLICATION 1st Ins. 5-9-18 16-19 5:00 p.m. when bids will be THE STATE ______opened on that date at the OF MISSOURI TO meeting to be held at the Flat Monett R-1 School District will receive sealed bids for parking NOTICE OF Creek Road Barn located on RESPONDENT, John Doe, lot crack repair, sealing, pavement overlay and re-striping the unknown biological APPOINTMENT OF A Rodeo Road & Highway 37. father of L.M.B.: CONSERVATOR Bids will be awarded to the at Scott Regional Technology Center, Monett High School, Monett Intermediate/Middle School, Central Park Elementary, You are hereby notified (Sec. 475.140 RSMo) lowest or best bidder. that actions have been STATE OF MISSOURI ) Flat Creek Special and Monett Elementary School. commenced against you in COUNTY OF BARRY ) Road District reserves the the Juvenile Court of Barry IN THE CIRCUIT COURT right to accept or reject any Plans and specifications for this project may be obtained from County, Missouri, the object PROBATE DIVISION and/or all bids or any parts the Superintendent’s Office. and general nature of which BARRY COUNTY, thereof. is the Petition for Termination MISSOURI Done by Order of the Proposals from qualified providers/installers will be received of Parental Rights to the In the Estate of: Flat Creek Special Road by the Office of the Superintendent of Schools until above-mentioned child BRENDA S. HEADLEY, District Commissioners. 11:00 a.m., May 16, 2018 at 900 East Scott, Monett. under chapter 211 of the Jimmy Cox Proposals will be opened and read aloud. Incapacitated/disabled Carroll Craig Missouri Revised Statutes. Estate No. 18BR-PR00025 The names of all Allen Sparks Attention of bidders is called to the requirements as to the To all persons interested 1st Ins. 5-9-18 16 parties to said action are in the estate of BRENDA conditions of employment to be observed. Bidders must agree stated above in the caption S. HEADLEY, a disabled to comply with prevailing wage provisions and other statutory hereof and the name and regulations that may be required in the specifications. address of the attorney for person: On the 27th day of APRIL STAY CURRENT the Petitioner is: Kristoffer STAY The Board reserves the right to waive any informality in the 2018, KEITH DANIELS, R. Barefield, Law OfficesPublic Administrator, was Call 847.2610 to bidding and to reject any and all bids. of Kristoffer Barefield, 214 W. Phelps, Suite 102, appointed conservator CURRENT subscribe to the Superintendent of Schools Springfield, Missouri 65806 of the estate of BRENDA Call 847.2610 (Telephone Number 417- S. HEADLEY, a person Cassville Democrat Dr. Brad Hanson 720-1000). adjudicated disabled to subscribe www.cassville-democrat.com You are notified underthat, the laws of the State Cassville Democrat Wednesday, May 9, 2018 • Page 15A CLASSIFIEDS

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to the clinic to comment Heritage CLINIC CLOSING about the closure and his Medical Clinic Who: Dr. Mark Matthews, future plans. D.O. The clinic, which is What: shutting doors Is closing Heritage located at 101 Main Street, Medical Clinic that has oper- is normally closed on this month ated in Cassville for several years Fridays. BY JULIA KILMER Where: 101 Main Street, Dr. Lisa Roark, of Roark [email protected] Cassville Family Health, stated that Heritage Medical Clinic, one reason she began a walk-in style clinic that D.O., has been practicing offering local residents an has served local residents family medicine for over urgent care service was due for over a decade, will be 20 years. to Heritage patients calling closing its doors in May. The doctor did not her clinic on Fridays seek- Dr. Mark Matthews, return four calls placed ing medical care. The City of Exeter held its 23rd Arbor Day celebration on April 21. A Service Berry tree was donated from the Missouri Department of Conservation and planted by Neighborhood: Community Forester Jon Skinner of the Joplin Office. Pictured in front of the tree, Distributing funds from left, are: Kelly Asbury, board secretary; Kirk Wynns, municipal arborist; and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A Susie Sorenson, board member. Contributed photo high-need areas around the Public or private volun- funds must contact Gail country. tary agencies interested in Reed at 417-847-2140. The A local board will deter- applying for Emergency deadline for applications to mine how the funds award- Food and Shelter Program be received is May 21. ed to OACAC are to be dis- tributed among the emer- s gency food and shelter pro- grams run by local service Collision Center agencies in the area. The Ken’ The Area’s Finest Collision Repair Facility local board is responsible It’s for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made Mother’s available under this phase of the program. Under the terms of the Day! At Ken’s, grant from the national board, local agencies chosen • Fresh Beautiful Florals to receive funds must: be it’s all about private voluntary non-prof- • Keepsake Vases its or units of government, • Blooming Plants – Hanging Baskets be eligible to receive federal • Gift/Candy Baskets the details funds, have an accounting • Silks of all Colors and Varieties system, practice nondis- crimination, have demon- strated the capability to We deliver locally to Cassville as well deliver emergency food as Monett, Purdy, Exeter, Wheaton, and/or shelter programs, Eagle Rock and Golden You know Ken’s Collision as The Area’s Finest and if they are a private vol- untary organization, have a Collision Repair and Glass Facility, voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. and now Ken’s is proud to offer Professional OACAC has distribut- ed Emergency Food and Auto and Truck Detailing. Our experts bring Shelter funds previous- 200 W. 1st Street Across From ly with Cassville United The Judicial Center Cassville MO. back that New Car Feeling inside and out, Methodist Church, Central Community Methodist 417-847-2363 cleaning and polishing your vehicle with the Church and Helping Hands Food Pantry. same attention to detail that we give every car and truck we repair. Just another way we work TREAT YOUR MOM! for you, the customer, to make sure your car is fixed right, to Factory Specifications with the THREE DAYS ONLY! right parts, by highly trained technicians. 25% OFF Ken’s Collision Center – Ladies Clothing & Accessories when it’s time to focus on the details! Thursday, Friday & Saturday May 10 - May 12

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