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MISSOURI’S BEST SMALL-TOWN WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 75¢ Five-time Gold Cup winner, Missouri Press Association, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 COMMUNITY MOURNS LOSS OF FORMER POLICE CHIEF — PAGE 2 <<< ALL-STAR FOOTBAL GAME CANCELED Wildcats land 3 on the coveted roster. — PAGE 3 CASSVILLE emocrat DMAY 13, 2020 | CASSVILLE-DEMOCRAT.COM FEDERAL ARREST Who: Brandon McCullough, 31, 7th, 8th cases of COVID-19 a Cassville High School business teacher What: Is charged with sexual exploitation of a child More: McCullough is being held in announced in Barry County Greene County for U.S. Marshals The seventh case was a pos- called an antibody test. While Most recent case BARRY COUNTY itive determined in an anti- the positive antibody test result self-quarantined What: Has announced its seventh body test for a person who has is included in the county’s total CHS teacher and eighth cases of COVID-19 already recovered and is no lon- number of COVID-19 cases, it after business travel When: Eighth announced Thursday ger contagious. does not represent an active afternoon According to a press COVID-19 case. faces child More: to hot spot Likely a result of essential release from the Barry County “We have reviewed the domestic business travel to a Health Department and the details of the positive serological BY KYLE TROUTMAN COVID-19 hot spot [email protected] Barry County Department of test and determined the person exploitation The Barry County Health Emergency Management, the traveled internationally more Department has announced of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in new case was the result of a than 30 days ago, and that is its seventh and eighth cases Barry County. serological test, commonly CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 charge McCullough BULLDOG FIGHTER being held for U.S. Marshals, has no bond BY KYLE TROUTMAN [email protected] A Cassville teacher was arrested Thursday and charged federally with sexual exploitation of a child. Brandon McCullough, 31, a Cassville High School business teacher, is being held for U.S. Marshals in the Greene County jail with no bond. He is accused of having sexually explicit MCCULLOUGH conversations with minors on the messenger app Kik, wherein images and videos were exchanged with minors in other states. Richard Asbill, Cassville superintendent, said the district is aware of the allegations. “The District is cooperating with law enforcement agencies as they investigate the allegations,” he said. “At this time, we do not believe that any of Wheaton High School graduate Lillian Allen, middle, laughs during her personalized graduation address from Dale Forgey, Wheaton our students were involved in High School administrative assistant. Sharing the moment with Allen was her mother, Kim Tide, left, and sister, Emma Wells. Kyle the allegations/charges. Per the Troutman/[email protected] district policy, the employee has been placed on administrative leave and all access to school Wheaton senior overcomes challenges, graduates facilities has been limited. “If the allegations are sub- BY KYLE TROUTMAN sis had been difficult to obtain. disease, [which causes inflammation of stantiated the Cassville R-IV [email protected] “It has been quite the struggle,” the blood vessels].” School District will take imme- OVID-19 has thrown many peo- Tiede said. “When Lillian was in sev- Tiede said when the breathing issues diate steps to comply with Board ple for a loop in recent months, enth grade, she started having breath- started, doctors put Allen on an inhal- Policy and Missouri State Law Cbut for others, like Wheaton ing problems. She rarely gets sick, but er, but the condition continued spiral- regarding such charges. Cassville senior Lillian Allen and her mother when she does, she’s not very compli- ing downward. R-IV School District takes stu- Kim Tiede, health disruptions and ant with medications. “We got her a pulmonary function dent safety as a top priority and overcoming them are just a way of life. “She had kidney reflux as a child, test, and it said she was fine, but then regrets that one of our employ- Allen has spent four years battling a which is rare, and her primary care that doctor’s office said they didn’t think ees has been accused of these respiratory disease for which a diagno- provider thought she has Kawasaki CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

FELONY ARREST Who: Austin Day, 18, of Cassville BarCo E9-1-1 addresses What: Is charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle at a person or structure Bond: Is set at $200,000, cash only downage rumor ware, however, it did not impact Database service. Pellet gun leads to felony charges corruption fixed on “We are currently rebuilding by Randy Kalbaugh, bound lane of traffic. those databases and have brought 18-year-old deputy with the Barry Kalbaugh said Day Wednesday, service the majority of those up around being held on County Sheriff’s Office, allegedly lied about 8 p.m. on the same day,” Phillips the incident occurred on the events, and it took never interrupted said. “The remaining databases $200,000 cash the Shell Knob Bridge three interviews before are still being worked on. These on May 3. he told the truth. Day Barry County E9-1-1 has are mostly historical, backups, bond Kalbaugh said Day also allegedly hid the addressed community reports that and configurations files.” allegedly shot a wom- pellet gun in the tim- its 9-1-1 service is or was down in Phillips said Barry County BY KYLE TROUTMAN an in the right eye with ber under a rock ledge Barry County, which is untrue. E9-1-1 has steps in place to pre- [email protected] a pellet gun, causing a and allegedly asked his “Barry County E9-1-1 is up and vent corruption from happening A Cassville man pellet to be imbedded friends to lie for him. working and there has been no with software [and other mea- is facing three felony in her brain cavity. The Day ultimately disruption in service,” said Mike sures]. charges after alleged- victim was intubated allegedly admitted to fir- Phillips, executive director. “Our “I think that is why the impact ly shooting a woman and in stable condition ing the break-over pellet citizens and travelers have called was minimal,” he said. “We are with a pellet gun in pending a neurological gun in the direction of 9-1-1 and business lines with no reviewing these to see if there are Shell Knob. surgeon consultation. the victim, and other interruption. We have provided any areas that we can strength- Austin Day, 18, of Day allegedly said he witness statements said them with the service they have en for the future. No person- Cassville, is charged began firing the weap- he fired the gun to scare requested and our partners in al or protected information was with first-degree on, not realizing he was the victim off the bridge. public safety have been dispatched ever released, and our system assault, armed crim- firing in the victim’s Day is being held in effectively with continued support remained operational. inal action and dis- direction. Day was by the Barry County jail and monitoring them for safety “Barry County E9-1-1 recogniz- charging a firearm his truck in the parking on a cash-only bond and operational purposes.” es the duty we have to protect and from a motor vehicle at lot of Pizza Hut, and of $200,000. He has Phillips said the organization serve our citizens and the work we 7 3929200068 8 a person or structure. the victim was stand- been arraigned, and a did have some databases that do with our emergency partners Vol. 149, No. 17 According to a proba- ing on the Shell Knob bond hearing was held became corrupted Wednesday at and wanted to address any con- ©2020 Cassville Democrat ble cause statement filed bridge along the north- on Tuesday. about 12:35 a.m. due to some mal- cerns or rumors our citizens had.” COVERING BARRY COUNTY, MO., LIKE THE MORNING DEW SINCE 1871. Page 2 • Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Cassville Democrat

NEWS BRIEFS Life 360 distribution in Exeter moving Life 360 has moved its food distribution in Exeter Saying goodbye to 201 from the school parking lot to the parking lot at the First Baptist Church in Exeter, located at 102 Cass St. The Community CLINTON CLARK distribution time remains the same, each Friday from comes together What: Former Wheaton 11 a.m. to noon. The line will start on the east end of the police chief church and head west to the parking lot, where the van after losing former Served: The city of Wheaton will be set up. for 26 years police chief Died: Friday, leaving community grieving Cassville schools announce seniors’ BY JORDAN PRIVETT drop-off/pick-up information [email protected] of the suspects to come Through Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and A strong community to him and confess his 2 p.m., seniors will be able to return school items to stands together in support involvement,” Danforth Cassville High School and pick up personal items from of friends and family who said. “That speaks volumes lockers. Senior students will need to return all school recently lost a loved one. to the kind of man he was.” property, including text books, library books, class Clinton Clark, former Danforth continued to materials, Chromebooks with chargers, and any other Wheaton police chief, died say it is because of Clinton school-owned items. Seniors’ personal items from on Friday morning after Clark that he is the man he lockers, graduation caps and gowns, and other infor- serving local communities is today. mation will be distributed during this time frame, as for more than 26 years. “He was a role model, well. Cassville staff will be providing curbside service Clint Danforth, current not only for me, but for during this procedure. Students and parents will not Wheaton police chief, said every other officer that was be permitted to enter the building during drop-off and Clark retired in 2018, and touched by him,” he said. Former Wheaton Police Chief Clint Clark died on Friday from that moment on, his pick-up. Picking up items will take place at the north “Words cannot express how and is being remembered by his family and friends. side of the High School FEMA Gym. Returning items badge number 201 was no much he will be missed. He Contributed photo will take place in the parking lot on the east side of the longer given out. touched so many lives in so High School Gym. “We ask for your patience during “He worked for Exeter many ways.” Christopher Castetter case. been a great influence. this process, as a line may form during pick-up and school and city,” he said. Working with a men- “He sent two men to He was always ready to drop-off,” a press release said. If unable to come to “He gave years of protector allows a number of death row,” she said. “He lend a hand.” the high school between the hours of 8 a.m and 2 p.m. tive services to the com- learning opportunities, but was an amazing officer.” Johnson said if Clark today through Friday, please contact the high school munities.” being raised by one gives As much as the law was were here right now, he office to make arrangements. Procedures for fresh- The Clints first met one an even better view. important to him, Johnson would be telling everyone man, sophomore and junior drop-off and pick-up will in 2004, when Danforth Terri Johnson, Cliton said she remembers his to not make a big fuss be communicated as plans are finalized. began working for the Clark’s daughter, said one family values. about this. Barry County Sheriff’s thing her father taught “It wasn’t just us that “His go-to line was, Department. her and her siblings was were his family — the town ‘Don’t panic until I pan- Cassville City Hall lobby reopened “I then worked as a if they wanted something, of Wheaton was a part of ic,’” she said. “A lot of The Cassville City Hall lobby will be open from 8 patrolman under him they had to go out and his family too,” she said. officers have heard that a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. In accor- when I started in Wheaton work for it. “He raised a lot of those over the years, but grow- dance with Gov. Mike Parson’s physical distancing in 2016,” Danforth said. “He instilled those val- kids and left the same val- ing up, so did we.” guidelines, only one customer at a time can be in the “He was a genuinely loving ues in me and my sister,” ues in them as he did my Johnson, her sister lobby. If someone else is in the lobby, please wait out- man who cared about his she said. “He also said, siblings and me.” and her brother are all side. The city asks visitors that have access to a mask family and community. ‘Mean what you say.’ If we One of those values was proud of their father’s to please wear it. “We will never find said we were going to do accountability. accomplishments. another man like him.” something, we were going “A lot of those children “He loved life,” she Consumer Confidence Report for the Cassville Clark also worked to do it.” grew up and said they said. “We are proud of the Rowan Ford case in Johnson remembers wouldn’t be who they are the accomplishments he Water System now available November 2007. her father’s work on cases today if it wasn’t for him,” made in just the 26 years The City of Cassville’s water quality report for the “He actually got one like Ford’s, as well as the Johnson said. “He has of law enforcement.” year 2019 is now available online at www.dnr.mo.gov/ ccr/mo5010144.pdf. The document, also called a Consumer Confidence Report, provides important information about the City’s efforts to provide safe drinking water. Residents can find detailed informa- Barry-Lawrence Regional Library tion about where their drinking water comes from as well as what trace elements (contaminants) have been detected. Residents can call City Hall at 417-847-4441 to obtain a printed copy of the report and to obtain re-opening branch offices more information on the municipal water system. New protocols LIBRARIES normal,” Milburn said. as safe an environment as Senior wellness calls offered “In addition to checking possible for all concerned,” will be in place What: Plan in place to start in and re-shelving books, Milburn said. With COVID-19 (coronavirus) keeping us inside reopening library staff will also be During the pandemic, so much these days, it’s easy to feel forgotten and it to protect staff, How: First step is to cleaning shelves, retriev- library operations were can be comforting to receive a call from a friend who re-shelve books left in drop- ing material from the book suspended, but custom- cares. With this in mind, and because they do care, public off boxes drops, preparing virtual ers still retained access to More: No fines for next cou- Central Crossing Senior Center staff has re-instat- programming to replace free Wi-Fi connections, ed its telephone reassurance phone calls. It’s pretty BY MELONIE ROBERTS ple months as staff adjusts to new procedures in-house programs, pre- free e-cards to check out simple: During this time of social distancing, some- Cassville Democrat paring a plan to provide electronic material, online one from Central Crossing Senior Center’s friendly Good news has arrived drops while we have been curbside delivery and databases for additional volunteer phone staff will call as designated person for local bookworms. pick-up of material, and closed. These materials learning opportunities at each week. The purpose is just to make sure seniors The Barry-Lawrence preparing for the Summer home. have been quarantined for are staying well, that they have plenty of supplies, and Regional Library will soon Reading program, along “Be on the lookout several weeks to ensure to reassure them that this too, will pass. People may be re-opening its branch with readying the branch- for information about call Terri Johnson, Central Crossing Senior Center’s locations implementing that the virus will not be es for social distancing our upcoming Summer Administrator, at 417-858-6952. The doors to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) transmitted to staff or when we do open for busi- Reading plans as well,” building may be closed, but the hearts of our volun- safety protocols for the patrons. We will contin- ness again. It won’t be long Milburn said. “It will be a teers are wide open. protection of staffers and ue to quarantine materi- until our guests will be different process this year, the public. al that is returned for at able to start placing holds but it promises to keep our Seligman dances canceled “The staff of BLRL is least 72 hours before it is on materials again.” youth and families reading The Seligman Chamber of Commerce dances at the anxious to see our patrons checked in and shelved.” As staffers prepare throughout the summer. Seligman Chamber Event Center are canceled until again and get those mate- In addition, the library to re-open, they will be ‘Imagine Your Story’ is this further notice. People may call 417-662-3612 for more rials our readers can’t wait will remain fine-free for working to obtain needed year’s theme, and we look information. to have into their hands,” the two months. supplies, such as gloves, forward to seeing where said Gina Milburn, direc- “Over the next couple masks, shields, hand sani- our participants’ imagina- tor. “One of our first steps of weeks library staff will tizer, sanitizing wipes, and tion takes them this sum- Alumni Banquet canceled is to check in and shelve be working hard at branch other materials. mer.” The Cassville High School Alumni Association all the materials that have locations to prepare the “All of these supplies For more information, Alumni Banquet set for May 23 has been canceled. been returned to area book buildings for the ‘new’ will be needed to provide visit www.blrlibrary.org. For more information, people may contact Kay Baker at 417-847-4219. COVID-19: Testing types and processes explained CORRECTIONS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the likely source of the pre- COVID-19 infection, since vidual. physical distancing require- The Cassville Democrat corrects factual errors vious COVID-19 infection,” it typically takes 1-3 weeks, “This a great example ments, required source promptly and courteously. If you have a correction said Roger Brock, Barry or longer, after being infect- of personal responsibili- control masking for cer- or clarification, please email Editor Kyle Troutman at County Health Department ed for the immune system ty,” he said. “Recognizing tain service providers, and [email protected] Administrator. “The per- to make antibodies. their work took them to a enhanced hygiene prac- son and their close contacts This test is used to deter- COVID-19 hot spot, they tices. Persons at a higher have not had symptoms mine if someone previously took it upon themselves risk of serious illness from of COVID-19 and do not had COVID-19. A patient to ensure the safety of COVID-19 including those require isolation or quar- with a positive antibody our community, over and greater 65 years of age, who antine.” test alone does not need above any personal desire are immunocompromised There are two types to be isolated, as the per- to see friends and family.” or have chronic medical of testing being done for son typically has recovered All previous seven cas- conditions should limit COVID-19. The first and from the virus and is no es of COVID-19 in Barry travel and wear a cloth face most familiar is the viral longer contagious. County have recovered, covering in public. (https:// test, which uses swabs The eighth case of however, officials remind www.cdc.gov/coronavi- from the respiratory sys- COVID-19 was reported by residents the best way to rus/2019-ncov/need-ex- tem, typically the nose, to the Barry County Health prevent community spread tra-precautions/groups-at- determine if the patient Department on Thursday. of COVID-19 is to wear a higher-risk.html) has a current infection of The case is likely a result cloth face covering, wash COVID-19. of essential domestic busi- hands often, keep frequent- CASSVILLE The sample is analyzed ness travel to a COVID-19 ly touched surfaces cleaned CASSVILLE for the presence of either hot spot. and avoid non-essential DEMOCRAT emocrat COVID-19 viral RNA or “The person self-isolat- travel. 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ELK HUNT ALL-STAR FOOTBALL GAME CANCELED What: MDC releases hunting details When: Drawing in May Season: October Elk season approaching for hunter Conservation department releases details The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer Missourians the state’s first elk-hunting season in modern history starting this fall. MDC will issue five permits for hunting bull elk for the 2020 season this fall. Four general permits will be for the public and one permit will be reserved for qualifying area landowners. To apply for an elk permit, applicants must be Missouri residents at least 11 years of age by the first day of the hunt. Those selected to receive a permit must have their hunter-education certification or be exempt by age Cassville’s Andrew Prier (No. 15) celebrates a sack that forced a fumble during the Wildcats’ state semifinal win. Prier was one of (born before Jan. 1, 1967) before three Wildcats selected to play in the Grin Iron All-Star game. Kyle Troutman/[email protected] they may purchase the permit. People may apply for the random elk-permit drawing May 1-31 online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits, through MDC’s free MO Hunting app, through a permit vendor, or Wildcats land 3 on by calling 1-800-392-4115. Applicants can check to see if they have been selected for an elk-hunting permit online starting July 1 at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits after logging into “Manage Your the coveted roster Account” and selecting “View My Special Hunt History.” BY JARED LANKFORD For more information on [email protected] elk hunting in Missouri, people he 19th Annual Sertoma GRIN may visit huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/ IRON CLASSIC, Southwest hunting-trapping/species/elk. TMissouri’s All-Star High School For this first elk season, Football Game, will not be held in MDC has designated a nine-day 2020 due to COVID-19. archery portion running Oct. Slated for Friday, June 5 at Parkview 17-25 and a nine-day firearms portion running Dec. 12-20. The High School’s JFK Stadium, the event five permits will be for bull elk benefits the Tooth Truck, a mobile and will be valid for both por- dental clinic for at-risk children serving tions. All permits will be assigned the Springfield area for nearly 18 years. through a random drawing. More than 80 local high school athletes MDC will require a $10 appli- from Southwest Missouri were selected cation fee for those applying for by the SWMO High School Football the general permits. Qualifying Coaches Association for this East vs landowners will not be required West All-Star competition, hosted by to pay the $10 application fee the All-Star Smiles Sertoma Club. when applying for the landown- The cancelation impacted a number of er permit. Those selected for bi-county and Big 8 athletes. each of the five permits must From Cassville Bowen Preddy, DJ pay a $50 permit fee. White and Andrew Prier were among MDC will limit the ran- Bowen Preddy was selected to the Grin Iron All-Star roster for 2020. Kyle Troutman/edi- the invited list. [email protected] dom drawing to one applica- Bi-county schools tion per-person, per-year with Defensive back a 10-year “sit-out” period for Monett: Jamie Guinn, Chet those drawn for a general permit Butterworth, Junior Villa, Larry Gutierrez 23. Tyler Mueller, Carthage, Running back before they may apply again. If Pierce City: Colten O’Hara, Wyatt selected for a landowner elk per- Perry and Trey Sagehorn 25. Nick Johnson, Miller, Running back mit, qualifying landowners will Marionville: Jeremy Vickers not be required to wait 10 years Miller: Nick Johnson, 27. Jeremy Vickers, Marionville, Wide receiver before again applying for a land- Aurora: Jay Lee, Clayton Cordova owner elk permit. Qualifying Mt. Vernon: Zach Jones, Cale Miller 29. Cale Miller, Mt. Vernon, landowners may apply once each Other Big 8 schools Linebacker year for a general elk hunting East Newton: Sam Stewart 32. Monty Mailes, Seneca, permit and for a landowner elk Seneca: Monty Mailes, Trey Wilson Defensive back permit but are eligible to receive McDonald County: Michael Williams 34. Bowen Preddy, Cassville, only one permit annually. Nevada: Kolby O’Connell Defensive back The landowner elk permit is Marshfield: Brooks Espy, Brennan 36. Trey Wilson, Seneca, Running limited to resident landowners Espy back with at least 20 acres within the Reeds Spring: J.T. Bayliff 38. Sam Stewart, East Newton, “Landowner Elk Hunting Zone” Springfield Catholic: Kyle Alms Linebacker of Carter, Reynolds, and Shannon Logan-Rogersville: Connor Leighton, 40. Colten O’Hara, Pierce City, counties. Zone boundaries are Andrew Sell Defensive back shown in the application. The Lamar: Juan Juarez 41. Michael Williams, McDonald landowner permit is nontransfer- “We were so hopeful the Sertoma County, Defensive back DJ White was part of a trio of Wildcats able and may only be filled on the landowner’s property. GRIN IRON CLASSIC could be one 43. Gavin Surber, Webb City, that received an All-Star game invitation. Linebacker Kyle Troutman/[email protected] General permits can be used of those events for graduating seniors in Carter, Reynolds, and Shannon that didn’t have to be canceled due to 45. Kale Schrader, Carthage, Linebacker 85. Andrew Prier, Cassville, counties, except the refuge portion COVID-19,” said Bonnie Keller, President Defensive line of Peck Ranch Conservation Area. & CEO of the Tooth Truck and RMHC 47. Kolby O’Connell, Nevada, Linebacker 87. Alex Martini, Carthage, Like the landowner permit, gen- of the Ozarks. “It is clear the safety risks eral permits are nontransferable. 49. Jed Brandon, Willard, Defensive line continue to be too significant at this time 89. Reese Vogel, Carl Junction, Kicker While any qualifying land- to hold the event This was a heartbreak- Defensive back owner within the “Landowner ing decision for us to make.” 52. Chet Butterworth, Monett, West Coaches Elk Hunting zone” is eligible to Despite the cancellation, these accom- Offensive line/Defensive line Ryan McFarland, Seneca, Head Coach apply for a landowner elk per- plished football players will be recognized 54. Junior Villa, Monett, Linebacker Richie Adkins, Hollister, Offensive mit, the MDC encourages only through the MC22 “From the Studio” 56. Parker Erickson, Joplin, Coordinator those who have elk on their Show, hosted by Corey Riggs on Friday, Offensive line/Defensive line Darrell Hicks, Webb City, Defensive property to apply. June 5 at 7:00 pm. After the show, the 58. Carson Gehring Willard Coordinator Missouri’s first pending elk hunt 2019 GIC game will be aired. In addi- Offensive line/Defensive line Luke Rader, Lockwood, Offensive Line comes after years of restoration tion, an electronic GRIN IRON CLASSIC 60. Clayton Cordova, Aurora, Chris Yust, Seneca, Defensive Tackles efforts of the once-native spe- program featuring all player bios and Offensive line/Defensive line Scott Quinly, Seneca, Running Backs cies by MDC, numerous partners photos will be available to the public 61. Ethan Ott, Webb City, Offensive Kaleb Cason, Mt. Vernon, Linebackers including the Rocky Mountain Elk on Wednesday, June 3 at https://rmh- line/Defensive line Brad Hocker, Pierce City, Wide Foundation, and many supporters cozarks.org/events/grin-iron-classic/ 63. Juan Juarez, Lamar, Offensive Receivers including local communities and The West roster is comprised of line/Defensive tackle Aaron Davied, Webb City, area landowners. 1. Jamie Guinn, Monett, Wide receiver 65. Cody Morehouse, Republic, Defensive Ends Elk are a native species in 3. Riley Sigman, Republic, Running Offensive line/Defensive tackle Will Dyal, Hollister, Tight Ends Missouri but were hunted to back 67. Haiden Moody, Republic, Trey Derryberry, Webb City, extinction in the state through 5. Daunte Stafford, Greenfield, Offensive line/Defensive tackle Defensive Backs unregulated hunting during the late 1800s. With the help of Wide receiver 69. Trent Thompson, Webb City, Trenton Moeller, Seneca, Offensive Defensive line numerous partners and support- 7. Kade Hicks, Webb City, Line ers, MDC reintroduced about 72. Wyatt Perry, Pierce City, Defensive back Cody Spencer, Seneca, Special 100 elk to a remote area of the 9. Zach Jones, Mt. Vernon, Offensive line/Defensive line Team Coordinator Missouri Ozarks in 2011, 2012, Quarterback 74. Larry Gutierrez, Monett, Several event sponsors and contribu- and 2013. Most were cow elk with 12. Jay Lee, Aurora, Tight end/ Offensive line/Defensive line tors have ensured their financial support some calves and immature bulls. Defensive end 76. Logan Myers, Joplin, Offensive of the Tooth Truck, despite the event Their numbers have grown to 14. Blake Tash, Joplin, Quarterback line/Defensive line being canceled, including presenting more than 200, and their range 16. Reece Dawson, Willard, 78. Oscar Campa, Carthage, sponsor the Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma has expanded in recent years to Quarterback Offensive line/Defensive line Club, and leadership sponsor the Greater cover portions of Carter, Reynolds, 18. Austin Joplin, Willard, Linebacker 80. DJ White, Cassville, Wide receiver Springfield Dental Society; and all will and Shannon counties. The area 20. Tyler Tolmasoff, Ash Grove, 81. Daythen Long, Seneca, Tight end be recognized in the event program. consists of nearly 80 percent pub- Linebacker 83. Trey Sagehorn, Pierce City Donations are greatly appreciated at lic land interspersed with tracts of 21. Haiden Overton, El Dorado, Wide receiver RMHCozarks.org. private property. Page 4 • Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Cassville Democrat COMMENTARY

STAFF VIEW Personalities involved in golf course wo government personalities that had Ta long lasting influence on a Cassville feature probably won’t be remembered by many today, but their positions and capabilities of handling their jobs resulted in there being folks on the Cassville Golf Course every day that BOB MITCHELL STATE VIEW weather agrees. OZARK VIEWS & COMMENTS And, there are those that don’t always wait for Then came Harvey agreeable weather condi- Probably because of his Missouri government precedents from COVID-19 tions. good work here, Crawley The COVID-19 pandem- Another major change passage. Charles Crowley and went to the state office ic has caused major chang- in the legislative process But listening to hours John Harvey held posi- and was replaced by John es in our state government. has been the degree to upon hours of debate as tions of responsibility Harvey, who was every bit The biggest change which lawmakers piled bills got bloated, I won- as involved in the project, with Missouri Farmer’s involves the degree to completely unrelated dered if simply taking up but not without problems. Home Administration which the legislature is giv- issues onto the parent bills the individual bills actually headquartered in Cassville. As the government was ing the governor enormous in the closing weeks of the slow getting funds to the might be quicker, even if it Their appointments at powers over the state’s session. required daily sessions into local headquarters were corporation, landowner budget to pick winners and I used the term “bloat- Mike Stotts took the south the late evening. consecutive, having sway losers. PHILL BROOKS ed whales” in an earlier Maybe it will take on agriculture and home 40 acres of the 80 under Lawmakers had little dollars. But on the closing column to describe bills another Missouri Supreme construction projects. an expired option out of choice. that the legislature bloats days of legislative action on Court case reaffirming the It’s been told before, the contract leaving insuffi- The economic conse- up with unrelated issues the budget, details about unanimous 1995 decision but their involvement with cient land for the project. quences of COVID-19 from as the approaching end of Directors then went to the amount and how the that the state constitutional the Cassville facility in the closed businesses and a legislative session limits provision that prohibits a mid-1960s actually began Norman Chaney, owner unemployed Missourians money could be used were how many bills can get of land east of the 40 still still emerging. bill from containing “more in South Dakota while a hit the state so late in the passed. than one subject” really local party was pheasant under option approaching legislative process that the Lawmakers choose But this year, creating him for something over 30 to appropriate as much means “one subject.” hunting. Reading the full impact on state tax col- bloated whales became Obviously, the historic Mitchell, S.D., newspa- acres. He agreed to help lections was unclear. as they thought the state a legislative frenzy, to a the project, at a reasonable could receive. But that challenges from COVID-19 per one morning, I noted In the few weeks after degree I’ve not seen before. requires unprecedented a lengthy list of South price, and redesign was the COVID-19 economic hands power to the gover- A prefect example was begun. nor to use his legal author- actions. Dakota communities impact began emerging, a relatively simple bill to But I wonder whether applying for FmHA funds With difficulties behind ity to decide where to estimates of budget short- include fentanyl among the these precedents will lay a to build golf courses — them, the board of direc- falls ranged from $300 restrict spending when the state’s illegal drugs. foundation for the future. purpose being to take land tors began the process of million to $1 billion. administration concludes But it grew to include out of production. taking bids on the project, Creating an entirely new there will not be sufficient juvenile court certification, Health officials predict After clipping the story while having no concept of budget with detailed pro- funds for what the legisla- banning drones at prisons, this virus will be with us in and returning home, I dis- how many would be inter- gram-by-program spend- ture appropriated. witness protection, letting 2021 and legislative budget covered in the Berryville, ested and at what price. ing allotments of more That makes it unclear cops hold suspects longer leaders warn the financial Ark., Star-Progress that than $30 billion in just a how much money various in jail, vehicle hijacking, problems facing the state Enters Maury Bell government likely also will community interests When the bid opening few weeks proved difficult programs actually will get. street gangs, city dog ordi- there were in the process date rolled around, the to achieve. State Auditor Nicole nances, physician assistant continue next year. of making such an effort. board gathered at Harvey’s “We don’t know how Galloway has charged licensing, feral hogs, liquor So, does that mean the Contacting the then pub- office that was void of any long it will last or bad it the governor’s adminis- sales and public record governmental short cuts of lisher Klute Braswell, he interested bidders. At the will be. We know it’s not tration with refusing to exemptions -- all in one this year will continue into assured me we would be FmHA office there was good, but it’s impossible comply with her request to bill! next year? welcome at their initial one envelope labeled Bid to know where we’re at or state agencies about how I understand the drive meeting. So, J. B. Nations, Proposal, which caused where we’re going,” House they plan to spend those for bloated bills. The Phill Brooks has been a Truman Baker and I went concern among the offi- Budget Committee Chair COVID-19 federal funds. legislature’s extended, Missouri statehouse report- there and heard more par- cials. Before the proposal Cody Smith, R-Jasper When the legislature multi-week recess because er since 1970, making him ticulars. was opened, in walked a County, conceded to the considers a realistic of COVID-19 significantly dean of the statehouse press After that meeting is person known to some House about the economic balanced budget, the compressed the time law- corps. He is the statehouse when the two personalities on the board, Maury Bell, situation. legislative process gives makers have to pass bills correspondent for KMOX got into the act. whose sisters owned a Compounding the prob- Missourians and interested before adjournment. Radio, director of MDN and Crawley was first ranch acreage south of lem are questions about parties ample opportunity In the past, those an emeritus faculty member Monett, one of whom was federal COVID-19 relief to voice concerns before weeks of early spring had of the Missouri School of Behind the FmHA desk funds allocated to the state. final passage. Not so if ten- been critical in reaching Journalism. He has covered at the time was Crawley Mona Bell. Bell was known to It’s a huge amount, tative administration plans compromises to move every governor since the late who was urged to contact potentially several billion are kept secret. measures forward for final Warren Hearnes. his Columbia offices for having constructed golf application information. facilities at several western This he accomplished locations, including the FINANCIAL VIEW in short order, although popular Highwan west of this was the first request Denver. He also had been for this type funding in associated with course Missouri. This fact and equipment businesses at several locations. Tithe on stimulus check? others proved the project was not going to be sim- Opening and reviewing Dear Dave, before continuing to save for retire- ple. Bell’s proposal left some Should my wife and I tithe on ment? — Nate Initial requirement respite with the directors our stimulus checks? She thinks was to have 200 paid-up as it was under the antic- we should, but I’m not sure. In my Dear Nate, membership applications ipated cost, and his bond mind, we already gave our money I’m generally pretty hardcore in hand to indicate local required by the govern- to Caesar—so to speak—and now about sticking with the proper order ment, was in order. interest, which immedi- he’s just giving it back. What do you while doing the Baby Steps. But in The following processes, ately became a problem. think? — Luke your case, with such a small amount including construction of Interests, not really on left to pay on your home, I think I’d the first grass green golf board for the project Dear Luke, DAVE RAMSEY go ahead and knock that out. course in Barry County and or wanting more social Well, it’s your money you’re get- Most of the people I talk to still the first FmHA financed DAVE SAYS facilities in the project, let ting back. The government doesn’t have six figures left on their mortgag- facility in Missouri went refunds. You gave it to the govern- information out that sign- really create anything, it only takes es. There’s a big difference between basically without a hitch. ment, and now they’re giving it back. ing the document would money from us. And in this case, it that and the situation you two are in Fears of having a qualified So, in my mind it’s okay either obligate the person for gave you back some of what it took. right now. Think about it, you guys greens keeper, a costly way. I’ve just always had an attitude their share of the debt for I don’t really see that as a tithing cir- could be completely debt-free by factor, were eased by Bell the life of the loan. There cumstance. of when in doubt, it’s better to give. Christmas, and you’ve already started with the hiring of Kenneth — Dave was no such feature of the The other side of the coin is that to make a move on retirement plan- Sisney (another story), on ning. I say go for it!. — Dave agreement, which stalled the construction crew. you really can’t go wrong being gen- the project weeks. erous. The tithe is your baseline for Go ahead, knock it out Finally, Everett Jose, Dedication day generosity. You shouldn’t tithe or Dear Dave, Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey state FmHA director, a Official opening and not tithe because of a set of rules, We make about $70,000 a year, Solutions. He has authored seven friend of my uncle Means dedication was May 15, but if you’re having a theological or and we’re debt-free except for our best-selling books, including The Ray from Jefferson City 1966, with then avid golfer philosophical discussion about the house. We’re following your plan, Total Money Makeover. The Dave days, came to town loaded and Missouri governor tithe and how it works, I think your and just started saving for retire- Ramsey Show is heard by more than for the opposition and set Warren Hearnes doing the reasoning is sound. ment, but we only have $15,000 left 13 million listeners each week on 585 them straight. The project honor. A highlight of the It’s certainly not a salvation issue, on our mortgage. We can have that radio stations and multiple digital would stand for the debt afternoon was the governor but generosity is a good rhythm to paid off in six or seven months, so platforms. Follow Dave on the web at in case of foreclosure as giving then state represen- have in your life. And honestly, these would it be okay to go ahead and DaveRamsey.com and on Twitter at @ a real estate loan. He was tative Dewey Hankins a stimulus checks are kind of like tax pay off our home as soon as possible DaveRamsey. very pointed to some of quick lesson on driving at the opponents and the the first tee. problem was solved. The first foursome off YOUR VIEW Looking though some included Hearnes, J.B. old papers recently, Nations, Truman Baker I found a copy of the and myself. original membership Mitchell column brings memories for former resident agreement and articles of Bob Mitchell is the former Dear Editor: 37. The drive was behind Bertha. pulled the tongue back to incorporation, signed by editor and publisher of the Bob Mitchell’s column the house, as it was lower Wes had raised hold and steer, and away Nations, Baker, myself, Cassville Democrat. He is in the paper on May 6 and the back of the house Shetland ponies, but did we went, down to the Charley Willis, Laverne a 2017 inductee to both the brought memories. was two-story. not have any at this time. creek. It was fun going Thompson and Bill Ash. Missouri Press Association Seven Valley Cheese My older sister, He did have a small wag- down, but not so much With the documents were Hall of Fame and Missouri was owned Wes Gaylen. Ramona, my younger on that he pulled with fun pulling that wagon the original bylaws of the Southern State University’s His wife, Bertha, was my brother, Norris, and I his Shetland ponies. Kids back up the hill. It was so group, drawn up by Joe Regional Media Hall of Grandmother Clara Pippin would often go with our being kids and looking for much fun that we spent the Ellis. Fame. Williams’ sister. grandparents to visit rel- something to play with, next hour plus riding that Wes and Bertha’s beau- atives. One hot Sunday decided to ride in the wag- wagon down and pulling it LETTERS TO THE EDITOR tiful brick house was on afternoon, in 1956 or 1957, on. back up! the property where the the exact year eludes me, From the house it was If you have an opinion, send a letter to Kyle Troutman, swimming pool of the Four we went with our grand- a gradual decent to Flat Knial Williams Cassville Democrat, P.O. Box 486, Cassville, MO 65625, Seasons Inn and Suites is parents, Amos and Clara Creek bridge. We took the Keller, Texas, formerly or by email to [email protected] now, facing Old Highway Williams, to visit Wes and wagon out to the road, of Seligman Cassville Democrat Wednesday, May 13, 2020 • Page 5 LOCAL

Neighborhood Wheaton sets up outdoor graduation Center gets grant OACAC has been sible for recommending awarded federal funds agencies to receive these made available through the funds and any additional Department of Homeland funds made available under Security (DHS)/Federal this phase of the program. Emergency Management Under the terms of the Agency under the grant from the National Emergency Food and Board, local agencies Shelter National Board chosen to receive funds Program. must be private volun- OACAC has been chosen tary non-profits or units to receive $29,300 to sup- of government; be eligible plement emergency food to receive Federal funds; and shelter programs in the have an accounting sys- county. The selection was tem; practice nondiscrim- made by a National Board ination; have demonstrat- that is chaired by the U.S. ed the capability to deliver Department of Homeland emergency food and/or Security's Federal shelter programs; and if Emergency Management they are a private voluntary Agency and consists of rep- organization, have a vol- resentatives from American untary board. Qualifying Red Cross; Catholic agencies are urged to apply. Charities, USA; National OACAC has distribut- Council of the Churches ed Emergency Food and of Christ in the USA;The Shelter funds previous- Dale Forgey, Wheaton High School administrative assistant, addresses graduate Tha Par during an unusual cere- Jewish Federations of North ly with Cassville United mony at the Wheaton campus Thursday. Due to COVID-19, graduates set times between 1:30-4 p.m. and showed America,The Salvation Methodist Church and up with their individual families to receive diplomas. Kyle Troutman/[email protected] Army; and, United Way Central Community Worldwide. Methodist Church. These The Local Board was agencies are responsible charged to distribute funds for providing food, utili- appropriated by Congress ties and rent. to help expand the capaci- Public or private volun- ty of food and shelter pro- tary agencies interested in grams in high-need areas applying for Emergency around the country. Food and Shelter Program A Local Board will deter- funds must contact Gail mine how the funds award- Reed, 10826 Farm Road ed to Barry County are to 2172, Cassville, MO 65625 be distributed among the or call 417-847-2140 for an emergency food and shel- application. ter programs run by local The deadline for appli- service agencies in the area. cations to be received is The Local Board is respon- May 19.

Wheaton graduate Tha Par, middle, Wheaton High School graduate Tha Par, left middle, smiles as she receives her diploma from School Board is given a speech by High School Administrative Assistant Dale President Lewis Royer, left, after being Forgey during a personalized graduation ceremony. Supporting Par announced by High School Principal Tyler was her mother Tial Sui, left, brother David Bik and sister Sui Par. Willis. Kyle Troutman/[email protected] Kyle Troutman/[email protected] Exploitation: McCullough allegedly confesses CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 allegations/charges. The female in the images was self, which she had sent being the same person. District requires and pro- a minor. to another Kik user, and Through the course of vides annual training to all On Feb. 14, 2020, threatened to post the vid- the investigation, it was employees regarding stu- Bluto spoke with Det. Sgt. eo if Jane Doe did not send determined the Kik user dent safety and student/ Michael Neilan, with the him images and videos. “brianmagee8809” and adult interactions.” Florham Park Borough, Jane Doe then sent “bri- the Snapchat user “Tyler_ According to an affida- N.J., Police Department, anmagee8809” videos of smith1785” utilized the vit in support of a criminal who said he was investi- herself engaging in sexually same IP address during complaint, filed by Jeremy gating a case where the explicit conduct. The user all conversations with and Bluto, a special agent suspect may reside in the “brianmagee8809” then involving Jane Doe, coming with Immigration and southwest Missouri area. became aggressive and back to a home in Branson Customs Enforcement, Neilan said the suspect demanded more images belonging to McCullough. the investigation began used the name “brianma- and videos and demanding A search warrant was based on information gee8809” and allegedly more explicit conduct. initiated and McCullough from Kik that said a per- engaged in a series of con- Jane Doe repeatedly was interviewed, at first son using the username versations on Kik with a pleads with “brianma- denying any conduct “brianmagee8809” and 14-year-old girl, identified gee8809” to stop, asks relating to the investiga- an undisclosed user were as Jane Doe, who resided to be left alone, says she tion. After Bluto exited the involved in a chat in in New Jersey. IP address doesn’t want to do what vehicle to see what devic- which suspected images tracking showed “brianma- he was requesting and es had been seized in the of child pornography or gee8809” was messaging calls him an awful per- residence, another officer erotica were uploaded. from a Branson residence. son. The user “brianma- confronted McCullough Kik provided a portion of On May 28, two more gee8809” responded he and told him Jane Doe the chat log, dated May detectives in New Jersey would post everything, had attempted suicide. 27, 2019, which allegedly made contact with Jane and Jane Doe begged him McCullough then alleged- showed the user upload- Doe’s mother, who report- to reconsider, and he said ly stated, “It’s me. I did it.” ing two images of a child ed the minor had been they would talk later. The officer asked him if he he reported as 12 years using Kik to have sexually The next day, “brian- was just saying that and old. The images alleged- explicit conversations and magee8809” continued McCullough replied, “No. ly showed the exposed had sent sexually explic- to message Jane Doe and It’s me. I did it.” breast of a female. No it images to “brianma- demand more images. Jane Bluto was then other parts of the body, gee8809,” who allegedly Doe then said she consid- informed a hard drive had including the face, were threatened to send the ered committing suicide been located, concealed included in the images. images and videos to Jane because she felt trapped under a basket under a After the undisclosed Doe’s family and friends. and did not know what sink in a bathroom on the user sent the images, Jane Doe’s cell phone else to do. The user “bri- basement floor. The drive user “brianmagee8809” was seized and analyzed, anmagee8809” alleged- allegedly contained doz- responded, “I’m posting showing the first conversa- ly responded “That’s ur ens of Kik folders that con- your pics.” At that time, it tion between Doe and “bri- choice,” and Jane Doe said tained images and videos was undetermined if the anmagee8809” on May she took half a bottle of her of minor females engaging 25, 2019. The user “brian- mother’s pills. in sexually explicit con- magee8809” compliments Also on Jane Doe’s duct, which they had pro- Jane Doe and asks her age. phone was a conversa- duced and sent. She replied 14, and the tion with another person McCullough allegedly user “brianmagee8809” on Kik with the username admitted to owning the said he was a 15-year-old “t. Hollins Tyler Hollins,” hard drive and said he male. The user “brian- who identified himself as destroyed the phone he magee8809” continued a 17-year-old male and was using to access Kik asking questions, such as initiated a conversation in an attempt to stop his where she lives, her sexual on May 25, 2019. Jane behavior. McCullough history and images. Doe tells “t. Hollins Tyler said he has used many The user “brianma- Hollins” about the con- usernames on Kik and gee8809” asked for images versation with “brianma- may have used “brianma- of Jane Doe, who replied gee8809” and “t. Hollins gee8809,” as the numbers she did not send nude Tyler Hollins” said she 8809 were significant images to strangers. The should do what he says as because that is the date of user “brianmagee8809” long as he deletes every- his wedding anniversary. then sent a photo with his thing. Jane Doe became McCullough said he genitalia exposed and Jane increasingly desperate, began using Kik in 2014 to Doe asked if she could saying it’s either she is engage in sexual chats after send an image later on exposed or she commits he and his wife had sep- “snap or smith,” and “bri- suicide and there are no arated. He said the chats anmagee8809” responded other options. The user eventually progressed to his Snapchat username is “t. Hollins Tyler Hollins” sexual chats with minors, “Tyler_smith1785.” encourages her to contin- and he could not recall The user “brianma- ue meeting the demands how many chats occurred gee8809” then sent of “brianmagee8809,” and or how often because he Jane Doe a video of her- she then accused him of was doing it so frequently. Page 6 • Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Cassville Democrat COMMUNITY

Senior Center gives Mason jar flowers for Mother’s Day

This file photo was taken in May 1970. The Shell Knob Post Office dedication was held outside in front of the new facility Sunday afternoon. A large crowd attended the ceremony with Howard McIlrath serving at the master of ceremonies for the program. A youthful quartet from the Purdy area known as “The Hozannas” furnished the musi- cal entertainment for this special community event. The quartet in the above photo taken during the presentation To celebrate Mother’s of one of their songs and were shown from left: Carol Day this year at the Oakes, Sally Denney, Sharon Denney and Andy Bowman. Cassville Senior Center while still closed to the THROUGH THE YEARS public, the staff planted flowers in Mason jars 50 years ago and gave them out May 20, 1970 last week to the ladies The outstanding senior graduate of the women’s that came to pick up physical education department at the University of meals. The flowers were Arkansas this year is a Cassville girl, Becky Henningson, donated to the Center daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Chaney. by Michael’s. Putting Congressman Durward Hall was the featured speaker together the jars, from at the Shell Knob Post Office dedication Sunday. H.O. left, were: Jeannie Williamson is the Shell Knob postmaster. The late Isaac Sartin, Kathi Zornes Epperly was recognized as the previous postmaster, who and volunteer Rowan had served for 42 years. Rawlings. Contributed Mrs. John Vollenweider was elected president of photos the Silver Leaf Benefit Club of Cassville recently. The new vice president is Mrs. Gerald Johnston. Mrs. Bob Mitchell is the outgoing president. The eighth war casualty from Barry County was confirmed this week. Sgt. James Ballay, 21, from Monett, SeniorAge remains closed for safety of seniors was killed in action in Cambodia on May 12, according With the gradual nesses and activities begin ents to make their contri- ty precaution in place to to information received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. reopening of Missouri, reopening. We want to butions for their meals or ensure social distancing Elmer Ballay. SeniorAge will continue ensure that new outbreaks service online at continu- and sanitary guidelines to follow the guidance of do not occur as people etogive.com/senioragegiv- continue for our staff, vol- 40 years ago medical professionals, as begin to once again gather ing or mail contributions to unteers, and patrons,” the May 14, 1980 well as federal, and state and group. our office or to their release said. “This might In a lengthy session, the Cassville School Board of counsel that calls for "vul- “We ask seniors to be local senior center,” the include such things as tem- Education filled the faculty at the meeting Tuesday night nerable populations" to patient as we make dif- release said. perature checks, face mask that didn’t end until early Wednesday morning. New remain sheltered in place ficult decisions about Other programs of requirements, and guest until phase-in reopening 'unknowns.' We are using great benefit to seniors limitations at any given members named to the faculty were: Jerry Marple, high of businesses and activities the best guidance available right now include: time. school principal; Jesse Blevins, new head basketball stabilize. to us to protect their health • Text and email alert “This may be the most coach; and Sue Trotter, home economics department SeniorAge operates and well-being first and program difficult time yet — trying head, according to board president Ernest Cowherd. the Cassville and Central foremost.” • Telephone reassur- to relaunch wisely. Every Elementary contracts were given to Elizabeth Brown Crossing senior centers. In the meantime, ance phone calls effort to convey this mes- and Sue Crain, and also hired in high school were James “We aren't certain when SeniorAge programs • Virtual New to sage with compassion and Williams, Janice Anstaett and Ron Martin. it will be deemed "safer" and services continue in Medicare enrollment patience to our seniors Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Copeland will celebrate their for seniors to once again extraordinary ways. Meals counseling helps us work together, 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at their congregate and won't have are still being delivered • Online wellness videos find the best options, and home on Sunday. Mrs. Copeland is a former Barry answers to that question to senior’s homes and • Information and better lives the best way we County schoolteacher. The event will be hosted by their until we follow the success drive-thru service at each Assistance via phone con- know how.” son, Ira, his wife Betty, and their daughters, Daphne and or challenges of other places of SeniorAge’s senior cen- versations For more information, Stephne, all of Springfield. opening first,” a SeniorAge ters is still available for “When the time comes people may contact Juli Cadet Mark A. Irsik, of Shell Knob, will graduate from press release said. “Initial those that can get out for a that we are able to safely Jordan at 417-838-8940 the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs on May guidance advises it may be take home meal. reopen our centers, we will (personal cell) or email juli. 28 with the class of 1980. 30 days or more after busi- “We encourage recipi- have every possible safe- [email protected]. 30 years ago May 2 1990 Pet of the Week Eleven teachers were initiated into Eta Conclave of Kappa Kappa Iota teachers sorority of Barry County. Meet Snickerdoodle, the Haven Dorothy Beck and Eunice Thomas conducted the ini- of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. tiation and installation service for Colleen Cassidy, Snickerdoodle is a darling Paula Holtzman, Sherri Brooks, Barbara Anglum, 9-1/2-year-old guy who is look- Becky McNaught, Susan Richardson, Debby Lawson, ing for a quiet home to spend Pat Michell, Laura Allen, Kami Willis, Wendy Miekley. his senior years. He has a calm, Verlea Roark was installed as the new president and quiet personality and does Dana Switzner as vice president. best with older kids and adults. Eric Fields, a native of Cassville, has received the pro- Snickerdoodle has excellent fessional designation of Certified Medical Representative. leash manners and gets along Fields has worked for Pfizer Labs since 1985. He is the well with other dogs. He’ll never son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Fields. be a dog who will rush to greet James and Donna Stephens of Cassville have pur- visitors to a home, but he’ll be chased the business interest of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald sweet, loving and devoted to his Fletcher at 4-Way Mini-Mart and Deli. The property is people. If interested in meeting located at the west edge of Cassville and is owned by Mr. this volunteer favorite, call 417- and Mrs. Truman Baker. 835-3647 or email havenozark- [email protected] to arrange QUOTE OF THE WEEK a visit. Contributed photo “It often requires more courage to dare to do right than to fear to do wrong.” In many ways, moms are like God — ABRAHAM LINCOLN hat the world and perhaps many dark nights. They change us in more needs more than greatest, In Luke 13.34, Jesus ways than one. They play RECIPE OF THE WEEK Wanything else is a protector states, “How I have with us and teach us how demonstration of the char- in life. We longed to gather you to play well with others. TORTELLINI PESTO SALAD They counsel us and acter qualities of God. thank God beneath my wings like a Prep time: 15 Min. critique us for our own Many in our culture for moms hen gathers her chicks.” Cook time: 8 Min. good. are denying the existence who protect- He was talking about the Ready in: 1 Hr., 30 Min. It is easy for moms to of God. They just haven't ed us in the warm compassion of His Servings: 6 seen God in action. God's womb, and TERRILL love. Jesus could see a miss the impact they are activity is not hard to spot. continued to mother's love in watch- having on the world. God INGREDIENTS: If you will look for it. do so for many years after ing hens care for their is watching. He knows n 1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini Consider your own our births. We see the babies. How much more about your needs and He n 1 small red bell pepper, julienned mom. She has taught you protection of God in the compassion does He see, cares about you. Mom, n 3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets more about God than lives of our mothers. as He watches moms God is proud of you, and n 1/3 cup shredded carrots you might realize. Moms Mothers are the great- lovingly take care of the we are, too. n 1/3 cup pitted green olives might not know it, but est comforters that their unending needs of her Moms are doing far n 1 clove garlic, chopped they are giving the world children will ever experi- children? more than they realize. n 1/2 cup mayonnaise a glimpse of the glory of ence. In Isaiah 66.13, our There is nothing ordi- They are painting a por- n 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto God. The world can see God vows: “As a mother nary about being a mom. trait of Jesus. n 1/4 cup milk God through the unique- comforts her child, so They love us. They laugh “May she who gave n 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese ness of mothers. There is will I comfort you.” The with us, and at us. They you birth rejoice!” n 1 tablespoon olive oil absolutely nothing ordi- tender touch of God is listen to us, no matter (Proverbs 23.25) n 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar nary about being a mom. ministered to a child's what. They comfort us n 1 bunch fresh spinach leaves Did you ever hear a feverish forehead when just like God, Himself, Chuck Terrill, who has mom likened to a “moth- his mother places her would comfort us. They doctorates from Master DIRECTIONS: er bear?” That's not a hand there. We can see protect us like a momma Theological Seminary 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place derogatory statement. In God in the comfort given bear, and we need their and Trinity Seminary, tortellini in the pot, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until al Hosea 13.8 God is por- to us by our mom. We protection. They keep us is the senior minister at dente. Drain, and cool. trayed “like a she bear thank God for the selfless under their wings of love First Christian Church 2. In a large bowl, mix the cooked tortellini, red bell pepper, robbed of her cubs.” Your comfort that our mothers and compassion. Moms in Cassville. He may be broccoli, carrots, olives, and garlic. mother was your first, ministered to us through work with us, and for us. reached at 417-847-2460. 3. In a separate bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, pesto, milk, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and vinegar. Pour over the tortellini and vegetables, and gently toss to coat. Cover, and BIBLE VERSE place in the refrigerator 1 hour, until chilled. Serve over spinach leaves. “... Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace AllRecipes.com of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and For your recipe to be considered for publication in the Cassville Democrat, please submit it to [email protected] your minds in Christ Jesus.” — PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7 Cassville Democrat Wednesday, May 13, 2020 • Page 7 EDUCATION Cassville schools release Cassville names valedictorian, salutatorian The Cassville High School 2020 valedic- scheduling information torian is Madry The Cassville school tions in Butterfield, to get students into their McCrackin, district has released Jenkins, Eagle Rock and highest priority classes, daughter of information regarding Golden on May 11-13. and they encourage all Todd and class scheduling for the Electronic and hard students to take a variety Jennifer 2020-2021 school year. copy submissions of available classes. McCrackin, received after May 15 will For students with- of Cassville. High school be processed in the order out internet access, the Class colors On Monday, students they are received. school sent hard copies are pastel yel- currently in grades 8-11 Please feel free to con- to the remote lunch loca- low and light were granted access to next tact the high school with tions today (Wednesday). blue. The class year’s high school master questions regarding the Packets will also be avail- flower is the schedule, schedule request scheduling process. able in the Learning rose. The class forms, and an instruction- Packet box at the middle motto is, “If al video provided by the Current sixth- and school cafeteria. Once we wait until high school counselors. seventh-graders (Classes completed, they may be we’re ready, The schedule request returned through the we’ll be waiting forms will be made of 2025 & 2026) lunch delivery team or CMS began the elec- for the rest of available electroni- may be dropped at the our lives,” from cally through the stu- tive class scheduling pro- office (buzz the door, it cess for the 2020-2021 Lemony Snicket. dents’ current grade helps to call ahead). Contributed photo level Google Classroom. school year this week. Deadline to return Students that do not have On Monday, Principal items is May 15. Electronic The Cassville access to the internet can Jimmie Barton emailed and hard copy submis- High School get a copy of the schedul- the classes of 2025 and sion received after May 2020 salutato- ing request forms at the 2026 a Google Classroom 15 will be processed in rian is Madison meal delivery locations assignment link which the order received. Osborne, daugh- in Butterfield, Jenkins, includes course descrip- Staff hope to have ter of Brittany Eagle Rock and Golden tions and schedules schedules completed in Osborne, of on today (Wednesday). for 7th and 8th grade. June. Call the middle Eagle Rock. Schedule request forms Students should review school office with ques- A Virtual can also be picked up all information and cre- tions at 417-847-3136. Graduation via from the front of the high ate 3 potential schedul- Facebook Live ing options. When fin- Current fifth-graders school building. and YouTube will ished, they will submit All schedule request (Class of 2027) be held on May forms must be returned the assignment with all Sixth grade utilizes a 17 at 3 p.m. by May 15. Forms can be information completed. wheel rotation for digi- Contributed photo submitted electronically Option No. 1 should be tal citizenship, character through students’ Grade the highest priority. education, art, and FACS. Level Google Classroom, Attendance from Band enrollment is ongo- or dropped off at the des- Semester 1 of this year ing and will continue into ignated location in front will be used to determine the start of the school of the High School. Forms which requests are pro- year. There is nothing cur- can also be returned to cessed first. School staff rent fifth-graders need to the meal delivery loca- will make every attempt complete at this time. Page 8 • Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Cassville Democrat CASSVILLE AREA DEVOTIONAL PAGE This devotional and directory is made possible by these businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship services. Because of the COVID-19 virus many are not holding regular services at the churches. Many churches have become very creative as to how to have services so it is advisable to call your church for more information on upcoming services.

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of Clent and Anna Mae State Park. Freddy was with Pastor Rick Cooper Summer School in Oxford, (Anderson) Clark. On a member of the Masonic officiating; burial followed England. In the begin- Nov. 28, 1969, he was Lodge #601, York Rite, at Munsey Cemetery in ning of her working career united in marriage to and the Alhambra Shrine Eagle Rock with full mili- Betty was employed at Peggy Lemons, who pre- Temple, all of Chattanooga tary honors. Rockaway Beach Resort ceded him in death on Tennessee. Memorial contribu- Drugstore along with May 5, 2014. Also pre- Freddy, who was known tions may be made to St. babysitting. She moved to ceding him in death were as “The Beaumont Flyer” Jude Children’s Research Springfield, Missouri, and his parents; one sister, and “The Bayou Bandit” Hospital and entrusted to worked at Kresge’s Dime Sandra Clark and one was a well-known race car the White Funeral Home Store on the square during brother, Bud Thomas. driver who started racing and Crematory, P.O. Box Christmas. She worked for Survivors include: at the age of fourteen. He 890 Cassville, MO 65625. Colonial Dinner House, one son, Clifford Clark won over 826 features Funeral arrangements was Toy Girl at the Toy Box of Exeter; two daughters, throughout his career were under the direction of on the Plaza and Western BILL BUCHANAN Dorothy Hobbs and her including winning the the White Funeral Home Auto in Springfield. Most ED RAY William Ensley “Bill” husband Jeff of Exeter, Snowball Derby in 1979 and Crematory, Cassville, of her adult life was spent After a long, full life Buchanan, 62, of Shell and Terri Johnson and and 1981. Freddy retired Missouri. as a mother and home- Charles Edward (Ed) Knob, passed Monday, her husband David of from racing in 1987; sub- PAID OBITUARY maker, but kept busy vol- Ray, 88, of Nampa, ID, May 4, 2020. Exeter; one brother, sequently he became unteering as Girl Scout passed away peacefully in He was born Oct. 13, Jerry Clark of Cassville; crew chief for various leader, PTA Officer, home the company of family at 1957, in Oak Creek, Colo., four sisters, Sue Horn of race teams including Seal room Mother, election his residence at Autumn the son of Elmer and Butterfield, Anna Epperly Tech Racing, Jack Rousch board, school elections, Winds Senior Assisted Gretta (Ensley) Buchanan. and her husband Mick of Racing, Richard Petty Democrat committee reg- Living in Caldwell, Idaho In August 1977, he was Shell Knob, Patsy Hattery Racing, and Spears Motor istration, kitchen helper at on Thursday, May 7, 2020. united in marriage to Sheri of Racine, and Vicky Sports Racing. He was Webb City High School, Ed was born in the Lynn Goering. McFarland of Cassville; inducted into the Alabama did custom sewing most- family homestead on Preceding him in death 10 grandchildren; and six Auto Racing Pioneers Hall ly for proms and Joplin Conger Mesa, CO on April were his parents and his great-grandchildren. of Fame, Georgia Racing Centennial, an adult 18, 1932, to Charlie and brother, Elmer “Bucky” He grew up and Hall of Fame, Nashville library page for Webb City Josephine Ray. Ed grew up Buchanan, III. received his education in Tennessee Racing Hall Library, and worked at on the Mesa with his four Survivors include: Cassville where he grad- of Fame, and The Ozark JC Penney’s Department siblings. He is survived his wife, Sheri; one son, uated from high school. Racing Auto Racing Hall Store. At age 40 she by his older (and slightly Justin Scott Buchanan He received his associate of Fame. opened the Calico Corner bossy) sister, Ruby Jorstad and his wife Kelly of Shell degree in law enforcement Freddy’s grandson BETTY LAMBERSON Quilts in Webb City, of Denver, CO, and his from the Policy Academy Jared Fryar decided to fol- where she taught quilting Knob; two sisters, Carol Betty Lavelle Higgs younger (and slightly more and followed through with low in his footsteps and classes and later taught Baxter of Sandwich, Ill., Bridges Lamberson, age ornery) brothers, Duane his continuing education. won The Super Modified at Bernina of Joplin. For and Sandi Rosenberger 80, of Wheaton, Missouri, Ray. (Las Vegas, NV) and For seventeen years, he Cars Tour Championship several years, she taught and her husband Robert passed away Wednesday, Carl Ray (Yampa, CO). was director of main- in 2018. He was his num- quilting classes in the “Bob” of Sandwich, Ill.; May 6, 2020, at her home. His younger, (and slightly tenance and security for ber one fan and his biggest Continuing Education two brothers, Doug She was born June 24, better looking) sister, Jan Exeter School. Throughout supporter. Department at MSSC in Buchanan and Dino of Oak 1939, at The Wheaton Grosshans (Eckert, CO) his career he was a police Freddy loved work- Joplin. She taught quilt- Lawn, Ill., and Raymond Hospital in Wheaton, preceded him in passing. officer for Wheaton and ing on and collecting old ing for a total of 20 years. Buchanan and his wife Missouri, the daughter of Ed was a horseman and Exeter and was a reserve cars. He never missed a She organized the Town Ellen of Newark, Ill.; and Chester Oliver and Della rancher and spent his life Barry County Sheriff chance to watch a race and & Country Quilters Guild five grandchildren. Marguerite (Hoyt) Higgs. viewing the world from Deputy. He was a member enjoyed spending time of the Joplin area, where In later years, Bill On September 17, 1960, she atop one of several special of Mission Baptist Church with family and friends. she served as president and his family moved to was united in marriage to horses -- from the family in Washburn. Freddy lived life to the and later as treasurer for Illinois where he attend- Milford Edwin Bridges and ranch and homestead in Services were held at fullest and made many four years. For six years, ed Newark High School. to this union two daugh- Colorado to his adopted Tuesday at Fohn Funeral friends and fond memo- she served on the board He followed his dad and ters, Gail and Susan were home in Cassville, MO. Home in Cassville. ries throughout his life. He of the Joplin Historical became a journeyman born. On June 17, 2005, As a young man, Ed was Brother Dayton Brattin left a lasting impression Society and Dorthea B. lineman I.B.E.W. Bill and she married Ralph Edgar a cowboy for the Bureau conduct the services. on all our lives and will be Hoover Museum and Sheri moved to Shell Knob Lamberson, who survives. of Land Management in Burial was at Maplewood greatly missed. also was a volunteer. She in 2001. He was a mem- Ralph and Betty grew up Routt County, CO, and Cemetery in Exeter. Survivors include was the events chairman ber of Lakeside Christian on neighboring farms and his best memories were Visit www.fohnfu- his wife Georgia Fryar, for Clothing and Textiles Church in Shell Knob. were life-long friends, even of herding cattle or spot- neralhome.com for of Cassville; two sons, Preservation and was Services were held dating while in school. ting elk while riding the online obituaries, Marc Fryar and his wife co-chairman of 10 quilt at Saturday, May 9, at Some 45 years later, after Flattops Range in the high guestbook and private Charlcie, of Trinity, North shows and 4 special quilt Lakeside Christian Church life changes, they found country above Yampa, CO. condolences Carolina, and Freddy displays. She coordinat- in Shell Knob under direc- each other again. Ed married Erin Daniels FOHN FUNERAL Clint Fryar, of Pinesbrook, ed two clothing and tex- tion of Fohn Funeral Home Also surviving are on December 24, 1952, just HOME Florida; three daughters, tile shows featuring, “100 in Shell Knob. Burial was her two daughters, Gail before serving in the Korean Cassville, Missouri Cindy Ontiveros and her years of wedding dresses.” at Lake Park Memorial Lea Bridges Powers and War. She precedes him in Gardens in Shell Knob. 417-847-2141 husband Ray, of Coweta, For three years, she judged death. Ed and Erin moved Oklahoma, Tracy Buntin her husband Craig of quilts at the Ozark Empire Visit www.fohnfu- Bentonville, Arkansas and from the family ranch in neralhome.com for and her husband Caleb, Fair and several area Colorado to Cassville, MO, of Cassville, and Kelly Susan Lavelle Bridges guild quilt shows. Betty online obituaries, Barnes Hart and her hus- in 1964, happy to leave all guestbook and private Williams and her hus- helped with hanging a gal- that Colorado snow in their band Brandon, of Tulsa, band Jesse of Wildwood, lery of antique quilts at a condolences Missouri; a step-daughter, rearview mirror, and not Oklahoma; nine grand- show and sale in Aspen, so happy to learn about FOHN FUNERAL Teresa Marie Lamberson children, Candice Fryar Colorado. She had several chiggers (resulting in much HOME Hopper of Monett, Missouri Smith, Jared Fryar, Jenna flea markets and antique cussing and fussing). Ed Shell Knob, Missouri and four grandchildren, Giesow, Tyler Clere, booths in Joplin, Pierce used to say that while he 417-858-3151 Eric Logan Powers, Lauren Jacob Clere, Savannah City and Ozark. She pre- raised cattle and trained Shelby Powers Gilleran and Buntin, Elizabeth pared the papers for the horses on the ranch in her husband Dale, Mya Buntin, Silas Buntin, and National Register list for Missouri, Erin raised and Lavelle Barnes and Tyler Ethan Markwardt; six the Wheaton Depot. In trained their children (an Fitzhugh Hopper. great-grandchildren; one 2007, she and her hus- exaggeration, to be sure, Preceding her in death brother, Bobby Fryar, of band, Ralph co-authored but that was his story). were her parents; one Chattanooga, Tennessee; the Wheaton Centennial They made a good team. FREDDY FRYAR infant sister and one one sister, Virginia book, “Wheaton Echoes” Ed was a loving Freddy George Fryar, brother, Gary Joe Higgs. Delaney and her hus- and helped organize father, grandfather and age 85, of Cassville, Betty received her ele- band Howard, of Ringold, the Wheaton Historical great-grandfather. He is Missouri, passed away at mentary education in Georgia; and several niec- Society, spending almost survived by his children his home on Wednesday, Clark School, Oklahoma es and nephews. two years in the resto- Jean (Tom) Korder of April 29, 2020. Mr. Fryar, School and Butterfield In addition to his par- ration of the Wheaton Urbana, IL, Doug (Sue) Ray son of Elmo and Marybell School all in Barry County, ents, he was preceded in Depot. She served as trea- of Nampa, ID, and Connie (Trower) Fryar, was born one year at Ozark, and death by one grandson, surer and acquisitions (Brent) Clark of Cache, OK; on February 15, 1935, in then finished at Wheaton Caleb Clere; two brothers, chairman for the Wheaton and grandchildren Thomas CLINT CLARK Chattanooga, Tennessee. where she graduated Billy Fryar and Harold Depot Museum. (Shannon) Korder, Katie Upon high school grad- from high school in 1957. Clinton Ray “Clint” Fryar; and one sister, Services were held at (Keith) Bohlin, Matt (Katie) uation, he enlisted in She attended Kansas Clark, 71, of Exeter, passed Peggy Wynn. 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 10, Clark, Casey (Kelly) Clark, the United States Army away Friday, May 8, 2020, Services were held City Airline School and 2020, at McQueen Funeral and Walker, Hannah, and Reserve. On August 14, at Mercy Hospital in at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, then Southwest Missouri Home in Wheaton, Rachel Ray; and a six-pack 2004, he was united Rogers, Ark. May 8, 2020, at the First State University. In 1999, Missouri, with Pastor of great-grandchildren in marriage to Georgia He was born Aug. 6, Baptist Church Fellowship she attended Oxford Tony Ball conducting the whose antics he reveled Hall in Cassville, Missouri, 1948, in Cassville, the son Stringer at Roaring River University, Christ College services. Burial was at in, and even (shockingly) Waldensian Presbyterian encouraged. Cemetery in Monett, While his family and Missouri. friends will miss him dearly, Contributions may they are comforted know- be made to Wheaton ing that he is reunited with Historical Society or Erin and a host of family Wheaton Depot Museum who passed before him, and in memory of Betty. that there will quite like- PAID OBITUARY ly be dancing and endless Visit www.fohnfu- cribbage games involved. neralhome.com for The family would like online obituaries, to gratefully acknowledge guestbook and private the caring staff at Autumn condolences Winds Senior Living in McQUEEN FUNERAL Caldwell, Idaho, Treasure HOME Valley Hospice, and their Wheaton, Missouri amazing home-healthcare 417-652-7268 warriors, led by Dawn Lindsey, who so generous- YOUR COMMUNITY ly gave their time and their hearts to care for, and support, Ed and the family on his long journey Home. His family and friends intend to honor Ed next summer in Colorado with a celebration of a life well- lived. In keeping with his wishes, he will rest in peace next to Erin and on top of Dome Mountain, his favorite place on this earth. Memorial donations may be made to Treasure Valley Hospice (Caldwell, ID) or to a Hospice Care CALL 847-2610 TO organization in your SUBSCRIBE TO THE region or hometown. Condolences may be Cassville Democrat offered at alsippersons.com PAID OBITUARY Page 10 • Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Cassville Democrat LOCAL

Parade honors Exeter seniors

Exeter graduates Wyatt Hoppes, driving, and Yvonne Bradford are welcomed by Exeter’s senior class was honored via parade on May 6, the original scheduled bac- teachers and their families with signs and cheers for graduating. A sign on Hoppes’ calaureate day. A virtual graduation ceremony was posted to the district’s Facebook vehicle said, “Class of 2020, senior skip day champions.” Kyle Troutman/editor@cass- page on Friday. Kyle Troutman/[email protected] ville-democrat.com

Unable to host a traditional, in-person graduation, Exeter staff got creative and used Photoshop to sim- ulate a “hat toss” by Exeter graduates. Front row, from left: Cameron Weston (Valedictorian), Lindsey Nelson (Salutatorian), An Tran, Madison Tarr, Logan Rayburn, Jared Lee, Camille Kho and Savanna Janie Witt, left, and Kamven Fuller, 9, cheer for Exeter graduate Jones. Back row: Wyatt Hoppes, Mackenzie Fuller, Courtney Eastburn, Joseph Davis, Samantha Crouch, Mackenzie Fuller as she went through the parade for the Class of Jessica Bush and Yvonne Bradford. Kyle Troutman/[email protected] 2020 on May 6. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]

Samantha Crouch waves to teachers and their families as she arrives back on the Exeter’s senior class was honored via parade on May 6, the original scheduled bacca- school campus during the parade on May 6 to honor the Class of 2020. Kyle Troutman/ laureate day. Kyle Troutman/[email protected] [email protected] Bulldog: Allen graduates in top 10 of her class while continuing medical fight CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the machine was working clavian artery and more “She’s had four differ- properly,” Tiede said. “We toward the back of her aor- ent appointments for that, went to another doctor ta, creating the bulge and but with COVID-19, we who said she didn’t need causing the need for open can’t do any more right that test, and we eventual- heart surgery. now,” Tiede said. ly ended up at Cox Monett, “Our ENT really went to While Allen continues where they did the test bat for us and said Lillian to battle the breathing and confirmed she had a needed the surgery,” Tiede issues, Tiede said seeing restriction.” said. “I took it upon myself her daughter graduate From there, Allen was to call a doctor in Boston, high school, given every- referred to a pulmonolo- had her records overnight- thing that has happened in gist (respiratory doctor) in ed there, and we got an the last four years, was a Kansas City. Multiple tests appointment in August moment to be proud. were done there in Allen’s and the surgery scheduled “In her sophomore year, freshman year, some of for September 2017.” she tried to go to school, which were strenuous. Tiede said the typical but it was tough after the “At first, they kept tell- 6-hour surgery went on open heart surgery,” Tiede ing me because I just got for 13 hours, as complica- said. “In her junior year, divorced and we moved tions led to Allen being on she had to stay home for four times that she was bypass after hemorrhaging. most of it and do class- having anxiety and that “When they moved her es online because of other was causing the breathing artery, it was what they call viruses going around that issue,” Tiede said. “They “friable,” so it basically dis- could make things worse did a bunch of tests from integrated and she started for her. Now, she’s in the November to April of her hemorrhaging,” Tiede said. top 10 of her graduating freshman year. One of “It was more serious than class, and I just give her them was an exercise tol- they thought, and it turns so much credit for never erance test, and I thought I out that her artery being fri- giving up no matter how Wheaton High School graduate Lillian Allen fist-bumps Wheaton Superintendent Lance was going to watch her die able may have been caused hard it was.” Massey after receiving her diploma Thursday in a COVID-19-safe graduation ceremony. right in front of me there.” by Kawasaki disease.” Tiede said there were Kyle Troutman/[email protected] Tiede and Allen went After the surgery, Allen plenty of tough moments on to see an ENT (ear, was on a ventilator for along the way. lost on the family. verbial kitchen, and she’s the return of more singing nose and throat) doctor, five days, and after then, “Some subjects did “We have not had a thankful for all of them. in her life, as she said Allen who coordinated with the the struggles continued. not come easy to her, like normal life for four years, “I’ve learned the last has an incredible voice. pulmonologist and deter- Doctors in Dallas and Little math,” Tiede said. “One so this graduation was four years how to fly by “Lillian used to sing mined there was an issue. Rock said anxiety was the summer, Glynn Bennion no big deal for us,” she the seat of my pants, and I 24/7, and that’s one rea- “They said it was a root cause of her breathing came over almost every said. “I think she will go to would tell any parents out son I went as hard as I 1/1,000 chance they’d find issues, but Tiede said she day to tutor her and get Crowder for now, then she there whose children have did with the doctors something wrong, then knew more was going on. her to junior year. If not wants to go to a four-year health troubles that it will and specialists, because they came back and said “Her diaphragm didn’t for that, I don’t know if she college to become a social all work out,” Tiede said. “I I knew her stopping she had a bulge in her tra- move, which is common would have graduated.” worker. I think through all have an incredible church singing as much was a chea that was dynamic and after open heart surgery,” Tiede said she also this she saw how much family that helps me with sign,” Tiede said. “She that they didn’t know why Tiede said. “We finally saw still gets emotional think- the social workers helped things, and I encourage sings mostly country and it was there.” a neuromuscular neurosur- ing about watching her me through the craze, and people to help others, Christian music, and my Allen then had a CT geon in St. Louis that got us daughter walk across the she’s always been one to because I can’t imagine favorites that she sings scan, which revealed her more specialized tests, and stage Thursday, and the help other people.” having to have done this are ‘Oceans’ by Hillsong right subclavian artery was those showed Lillian has irony of the altered grad- Tiede said there have entirely all on my own.” UNITED and “Piece by actually left of her left sub- small airway disease. uation ceremony was not been many cooks in the pro- Tiede is also hoping for Piece” by Kelly Clarkson. Cassville Democrat Wednesday, May 13, 2020 • Page 11 CLASSIFIEDS

1. Special Notices 16. Help Wanted 16. Help Wanted FSA reminds producers of ongoing IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please check your ad the first day of publication. If it contains an er- CLASS A Disaster Assistance Program sign-up ror, report it to The Cassville The U.S. Department WHIP+, producers must ture, FSA will implement a Democrat Classified Department. CDL DRIVER of Agriculture (USDA) has have suffered losses of cer- WHIP+ provision for crop Errors will be corrected and credit started making payments tain crops, trees, bushes quality loss that result- will be issued for the first day of Help Wanted - through the Wildfire and or vines in counties with ed in price deductions or publications only. The Cassville Hurricane Indemnity a Presidential Emergency penalties when marketing Democrat shall not be liable for Immediate Opening Program – Plus (WHIP+) Disaster Declaration or crops damaged by eligible any loss or expense that results to agricultural producers a Secretarial Disaster disaster events. To ensure from the publication (whether pub- Must be an experienced “Class A” who suffered eligible loss- Designation (primary an effective program for lished correctly or not) or omission CDL Licensed Driver. es because of drought or counties only) for qualify- all impacted farmers, the of an advertisement. excess moisture in 2018 ing natural disaster events Agency is currently gath- Driving Monday through Friday. and 2019. that occurred in calendar ering information on the 9. Services Offered Excellent pay. Sign-up for these causes years 2018 or 2019. Also, extent of quality loss from Benefits include 100% Paid Health Insurance. of loss opened March 23, losses located in a coun- producers and stakeholder DOSS APPLIANCE and producers who suf- ty not designated by the organizations. Repair Ser- Large sign on bonus eligible after 6 months. USDA Service Centers, vice: Service all major brands, fered losses from drought Secretary as a primary including FSA county offic- prompt, experienced service, af- Please Apply In Person At (in counties designated D3 county may be eligible if fordable rates. Call anytime or above), excess moisture, a producer provides docu- es, are open for business by 417-235-6314. Ball & Prier Tire, Inc., hurricanes, floods, torna- mentation showing that the phone only, and field work does, typhoons, volcanic loss was due to a qualifying will continue with appro- FOR ALL of your heating, air con- Located At Hwy. 86 & J, Golden, MO. activity, snowstorms or natural disaster event. priate social distancing. ditioning and sheet metal work, 417-271-3299 wildfires can still apply for For losses due to While program delivery call Monett Sheet Metal, assistance through WHIP+. drought, a producer is staff will continue to come 235-7116. “To date, FSA has eligible if any area of the into the office, they will be working with producers HOPE YOU received more than 33,000 county in which the loss are keeping safe from WHIP+ applications,” said occurred was rated D3, or by phone and using online COVID-19. We are still open and IMMEDIATE FULL-TIME Richard Fordyce, admin- extreme drought, or high- tools whenever possible. taking appointments for repairs. istrator of USDA’s Farm er on the U.S. Drought All Service Center visitors Siding & trim, replacement win- WAREHOUSE POSITION Service Agency (FSA). “We Monitor during calen- wishing to conduct busi- dows, doors. Over 38 yrs. experi- want to remind producers dar years 2018 or 2019. ness with the FSA, Natural ence, local references provided. that we are still accepting Producers who suffered Resources Conservation Ken R Mitchell 417-838-2976 Free $500.00 Sign-On Bonus After 6 Months. Service or any other estimates. KEEP SAFE. applications for WHIP+, losses should contact their 100% Paid Health Insurance. and we encourage produc- FSA county office. Service Center agency MOBILE POWER washing: house ers to call our offices for In addition to the recent- are required to call their siding, paint stripping. Insured 23 Excellent Hourly Wage. Paid Holidays next steps on how to apply.” ly added eligible losses of Service Center to schedule yrs. Experience welding & all To be eligible for drought and excess mois- a phone appointment. types of maintenance and repair And Vacation. 5 Day Work Week. work. 417-236-4993. PUBLIC NOTICES SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804, The State of Missouri to ELIZABETH MEYER: Please Apply In Person At PUBLIC NOTICES PRINTED IN 417-447-4400 CHECK IT OUT! NEWSPAPERS HELP FULFILL All creditors of said You are hereby notified THE CITIZEN’S CONSTITUTION- decedent are notified to file that an action has been Homeowner Insurance Ball & Prier Tire, Inc., AL RIGHT OF DUE PROCESS OF claims in court within six commenced against you All types. Call John at LAW BY PUTTING HIM ON NO- months from the date of first in the Circuit Court, Barry Hwy 86 & J, Golden, MO. TICE OF MATTERS WHICH AF- publication of this notice County, Missouri, the object STARCHMAN INSURANCE. FECT HIM OR HIS PROPERTY. or if a copy of this notice and general nature of which 417- 847-3554 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am-6:00 pm was mailed to, or served is Dissolution of Marriage upon, such creditor by the filed by TRAVIS MEYER, PROBATE personal representative, Petitioner. LOST YOUR 417-271-3299 then within two months The named of all parties from the date it was mailed in this action are stated in LICENSE? IN THE CIRCUIT COURT or served, whichever is later, the caption above and the OF or be forever barred to the name and address of the Too many lost points or BARRY COUNTY fullest extent permissible by attorney for the Petitioner MISSOURI other violations? We can law. Such six-month period is John A. Lewright, P.O. PROBATE DIVISION do the state SR22 filing and such two-month period Box 391, Cassville, Missouri AT CASSVILLE 65625. you need to get your do not extend the limitation In the Estate of ) period that would bar claims You are further notified license back. See John MICHAEL D. HAGAR ) one year after the decedent’s that, unless you file an at Starchman Insurance Scott Regional Deceased ) death, as provided in section answer or pleading or Estate No. 19BR-PR00104 473.444, RSMo, or any shall otherwise appear and Agency, Cassville, MO. NOTICE OF FILING OF other applicable limitation defend against the aforesaid 417- 847-3554. tf FINAL SETTLEMENT AND periods. Nothing in section petition within forty-five (45) Technology PETITION 473.033, RSMo, shall be days after the 29th day of FOR DISTRIBUTION construed to bar any action APRIL 2020, judgment by To all persons interested 16. Help Wanted against a decedent’s liability default will be rendered in the estate of MICHAEL D. insurance carrier through a against you in accordance HAGAR, deceased: with the Petition filed herein. HELP WANTED: Looking for Center defendant ad litem pursuant You are hereby notified to section 537.021, RSMo. It is ordered that a qualified advertising sales person that the undersigned Date of the decedent’s copy hereof be published for newspaper, magazine, and is currently seeking a classroom Personal Representative will death was DECEMBER15, according to the law in digital. Income will be commission file a Final Settlement and 2019. the Cassville Democrat, based. Qualified person will have paraprofessional/shop aide for Petition for determination Date of first publication: a newspaper of general unlimited territory and the pos- of the persons who are the MAY 6, 2020. circulation published in the sibility for unlimited income. Send the 2020-2021 school year. successors in interest to Craig Williams County of Barry, State of resumes to monettcommu- the personal/real estate of Circuit Clerk Missouri. [email protected]. For details and to be considered the decedent and of the By: Sherry L. Allee, A true copy from the extent and character of Clerk record. for this position, apply online on their interest therein and for 1st Ins. 5-6-20 16-19 Witness my hand and distribution of such property, ______seal of the Circuit Court, in the Probate Division of State of Missouri, this 24th the Monett R-1 website at the Circuit Court of Barry IN THE CIRCUIT COURT day of April 2020. County, Missouri, on or after OF (SEAL) https://www.monettschools.org JUNE 3, 2020, or as may BARRY COUNTY J. Craig Williams be continued by the Court, MISSOURI Circuit Clerk and click on “Careers”. and that any objections or PROBATE DIVISION BY: Katie Correia exceptions to such Final AT CASSVILLE Deputy Clerk Settlement or Petition or In the Estate of ) 1st Ins. 4-29-20 15-18 any item thereof must be ROY JAMES McCOOL,III) ______in writing and filed within Deceased ) twenty days after the filing Estate No. 18BR-PR00040 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 29. Houses for Rent 32. For Rent of such Final Settlement. NOTICE OF FILING OF OF BARRY COUNTY, FINAL SETTLEMENT MISSOURI /s/ JAMES J. RANDALL, FOR RENT: BUSINESS OFFICE AT CASSVILLE 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 for rent. Pla- 405 BROADWAY, IN RE: ) “Because the People bath duplex at 409 W. Dunn, Mo- za Center. Call 417-230-2057. TO ALL PERSONS P.O. BOX 151, INTERESTED IN THE THE MARRIAGE OF: ) nett. $630 a month. Call Must Know.” MONETT, MO 65708 ESTATE: KIMBERLY DIANE ) Public Notice advertising plays a 417-230-2057. 33. Miscellaneous for Sale 417-235-8688 Notice is given that MITCHELL ) unique role both in American his- /s/ JOHN R. HAGAR ROY JAMES McCOOL, Jr., Petitioner ) FACTORY DIRECT tory and in the process by which this 30. Apartments for Rent Mattress. Personal Representative Personal Representative, vs ) country’s democracy is preserved. Now open in Monett. 209 3rd St. 11723 N. Farm Road 23 will file a Final Settlement DAVID MITCHELL ) Its one premise is that people must Walnut Grove, MO 65770 MOVE IN 235-5681. and Petition for Distribution, Respondent ) be informed if they are to govern special. Large 2 and 3 1st Ins. 4-29-20 15-18 Case No. 20BR-DR00034 themselves competently. Public No- bedroom apartments. Microwave, in the Probate Division of ______the Circuit Court of Barry ORDER FOR tice advertising first came into be- dishwasher, w/d hookups, walk in 46. For Lease ing with the Congress of 1792. That County, Missouri, on June PUBLICATION OF NOTICE closets. Storage closet on balco- IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL The State of Missouri to body, recognizing its responsibility LOCATION LOCATION 12, 2020, or as may be to the people, required the Postmas- ny. Truck parking available, family location, CIRCUIT COURT OF continued by the Court. Respondent: ter General to advertise for bids for atmosphere. Small pets ok. Wa- prime business office for rent on BARRY COUNTY, OBJECTIONS to the DAVID T. MITCHELL the construction of new post offices. ter, sewer and trash paid. Close to highway 60 in Monett, MO. Call CASSVILLE, You are hereby notified From that inauspicious beginning to Final Settlement or Petition Wal-Mart. Aurora, MO. 417-230-2057. MISSOURI for Distribution must be that an action has been the publication requirements in fed- 417-229-2871. PROBATE DIVISION eral, state and local laws today, gov- in writing and filed within commenced against you In the Estate of: in the Circuit Court, Barry ernment officials have come more 55. Storage twenty days after the filing and more to understand their obliga- 31. Rooms for Rent JAMES WILLIAM of such Final Settlement. County, Missouri, the tions to inform the public through LECOMPTE II object and general nature Public Notice advertising. Newspa- CROSSLAND STOR-ALL. Across Deceased. of which is a PETITION J & T Weber Law Office, LLC pers over the years have been the ECONO Rooms to Rent. East of Wal-Mart. 10 buildings, 7 Case No. 20BR-PR00066 CHRIS L. WEBER, FOR DISSOLUTION OF vehicle by which these obligations Weekly low rates - No pets. Cable sizes. 235-3766. NOTICE OF LETTERS #37529 MARRIAGE. have been fulfilled. They will con- TV, refrigerator, microwave. TESTAMENTARY 307 4TH STREET, The names of all the tinue to be as long as the public de- FRIEZE’S STORAGE- 10 Sizes 417-489-6000. GRANTED MONETT, MO 65708-0187 parties to said suit are mands that it be informed frequently plus outside storage. Gated at and by the best means possible. cassville-democrat.com (Independent Administration) 417-235-3858, phone stated above in the caption night. Phone 417-393-9662. To all persons interested 417-235-8065, fax hereof. in the Estate of JAMES You are further notified WILLIAM LECOMPTE II, ROY JAMES McCOOL, Jr. that, unless you file an decedent. Personal Representative answer or pleading or THANK YOU, BARRY COUNTY, FOR MAKING On APRIL 29, 2020, 6394 Tiger Road shall otherwise appear and the last will of the decedent Pierce City, MO 65723 defend against the aforesaid having been admitted to 1st Ins. 5-13-20 17-20 petition within forty-five (45) US THE AREA’S MOST-READ NEWS SOURCE! probate, the following days after the 13th day of individual was appointed APRIL 2020, judgment by personal representative MISCELLANEOUS default will be rendered of the estate of JAMES against you. WILLIAM LECOMPTE II, CASSVILLE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT It is ordered that a decedent, by the Probate copy hereof be published OF BARRY COUNTY, Division of the Circuit Court according to the law in of Barry County, Missouri. MISSOURI AT CASSVILLE the Cassville Democrat, The name, business a newspaper of general address of the personal In Re: The marriage of: circulation. TRAVIS MEYER, ) representative is: A true copy from the emocrat GAYLE ANN LECOMPTE, Petitioner ) record. 106 WEST 16TH STREET, vs ) Witness my hand and CASSVILLE, MO 65625 ELIZABETH MEYER ) seal of the Circuit Court, D The personal Respondent ) State of Missouri, the 9th representative’s attorney’s Case No. day of April, 2020. WE REACH 17,077 EACH WEEK name, business address 20BR-DR00071 (SEAL) and phone number is: J. Craig Williams ANDREW THOMAS NOTICE ON ORDER FOR Barry County Circuit Clerk ADVERTISE TODAY • 417.847.2610 • [email protected] PEEBLES, SERVICE BY By Katie Correia 2805 SOUTH INGRAM MILL PUBLICATION Deputy Clerk ROAD, 1st Ins. 5-13-20 17-20 Page 12 • Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Cassville Democrat LOCAL A decade of pink power

Cassie Crouch, center, and her father, Dale McCracken, left, hold up a quilt being auctioned by Gene Robbins during the 10th annual Power of Pink event Saturday at Gail Reed, right, sells a Power of Pink T-shirt to Trapper White, 8, and her grandmother, Wheaton City Park. Power of Pink helps local women battling breast cancer with finan- Peggy Miller, both of Rocky Comfort. Power of Pink raised a total of $51,630.58 this cial needs. Kyle Troutman/[email protected] year to help women battling breast cancer. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]

Power of pink received a $26,687.66 check this year for its10th anniversary from Plunder Design, a Utah-based jewelry company. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]

Power of Pink Founder Janice McCracken, left, poses with this year’s recipients, from Janice McCracken, right, organizer of the annual Power of Pink walk, hands roses to left, Erma Mast, of Cassville; Amanda Woods, of Arkansas; Sabrina Reed, of Exeter; two of this year’s recipients, Dawn Cope, of Republic, and Erma Mast, of Cassville. Kyle and Dawn Cope, of Republic. The recipients each received a quilt, a goody basket and Troutman/[email protected] checks for $12,907.65. Kyle Troutman/[email protected] About 250 people signed up to walk Saturday in the 10th annual Power of Pink walk, benefitting women battling breast cancer. Recipient Dawn Cope, of Republic, wearing blue in the golf cart, had a che- motherapy the day before the walk. Organizer Janice McCracken drove Cope in the cart at the head of the walking group. Kyle Troutman/ [email protected]

Power of Pink Founder Janice McCracken, left, poses with recipients, from left, Sabrina Reed, of Exeter; Dawn Cope, of Republic; Erma Mast, of Cassville; and Amanda Woods, of Arkansas, each received $12,907.65 this year. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com