MISSOURI’S BEST SMALL-TOWN WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 75¢ Four-time Gold Cup winner, Missouri Press Association, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 MAN SUING BARRY COUNTY JAIL FOR $1.2 MILLION — PAGE 8 WILDCATS TO HOST NEVADA FRIDAY >>> Cassville hosting Nevada in varsity boys, girls doubleheader. — PAGE 3 CASSVILLE emocrat DJANUARY 30, 2019 | CASSVILLE-DEMOCRAT.COM BEHAVIOR SUPPORT CENTER Where: At the Monett school BarCo commission adopts district What: Providing direct special edu- cation services that would be too costly to single-member districts Districts involved: Monett, Pierce conservative budget City, Purdy, Verona, Cassville, Mt. Vernon and Aurora Sheriff offered few BARRY COUNTY BUDGET The new budget carried and rolled back into the gen- Services begin: At the beginning of over $786,798 from funds eral fund if unused, explained the new academic year in August gains, but sounded What: Has been adopted unspent last year. The increase Presiding Commissioner Gary Total: $4.4 million for 2019 reflected a 5 percent spend- Youngblood. That left no spec- optimistic at progress More: 20-year-old voting machines ing increase that didn’t nec- ified savings for major future BY MURRAY BISHOFF to be replaced this year essarily reflect new financial projects. Cassville Democrat commitments. The $280,000 During the past year, the 7 districts The Barry County reflected few changes from the budgeted for capital improve- commission spent $109,559.62 Commission adopted a $4.4 previous year, when spending ments serves like a miscella- on capital projects. Sheriff Gary involved in million budget for 2019 that totaled nearly $3.9 million. neous fund, spent as needed CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 special ed Late cowboy honored at memorial program School districts sign on for innovative local strategy BY MELONIE ROBERTS AND MURRAY BISHOFF Cassville Democrat Seven area school districts have now officially joined the Monett Regional Special Services consortium, offering special edu- cation services to qualifying stu- dents from those districts. Pierce City was the final dis- trict to approve paperwork last week. Students from Monett, Purdy, Verona, Cassville, Mt. Vernon and Aurora that also have severe emotional or behav- ioral issues or chronic behav- ioral difficulties, or those on the autism spectrum or suffer developmental disabilities, who are typically transported to edu- cational centers in Springfield, Carthage or Joplin, are eligible to attend. Tod Bowser read the obituary for Mason Lowe and offered a message to the about 300 people gathered in Exeter for a memorial The behavioral program and the autism program, a collab- service in honor of the PBR rider who died on Jan. 15. Kyle Troutman/[email protected] orative effort set up similar to the Scott Regional Technology Center, offers services to stu- dents who have limited success Sales tax income jumps for Barry County in January in general education environ- ments in their home school dis- roads each produced $170,918 in January, tricts due to special needs. Almost all recipients see JANUARY SALES TAX up $31,492 from a year ago, though nearly Services are expected to jump after disappointing What: Goes up after large December 2018 drop $23,000 under the start of 2017. begin with the start of the 2019- County: Up $31,000 compared to 2018 Barry County’s 911 sales tax received 2020 academic year in August. December Cassville: Up 20 percent from January 2018 $128,182.15 in January, up $23,617.90 During the January meeting of from the start of 2018. the Monett school board, Teena BY MURRAY BISHOFF 2018, incomes leaped in January, especially Barry County’s seven cities collecting sales Fare, Monett special services Cassville Democrat for the county and city of Cassville. tax saw receipts of $607,084.83, up 24 per- director, said she planned to After a drops in sales tax incomes to Barry County’s two half percent sales cent with all cities contributing to the rise. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 Barry County and its cities in December taxes supporting the general fund and CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Johnson family one of 672 helped from Barry County Johnson: ‘I am so SHARE A HEART Who: McDonald’s, various business- thankful to the es throughout the Ozarks Ronald McDonald What: 26th annual Share a Heart Campaign House Charities’ Why: Provide lodging, hope, comfort to families BY JORDAN PRIVETT [email protected] Springfield for medical treatment. On Jan. 24, the 26th annual Share More than 13,200 families have a Heart Campaign began, aiming to been helped since opening, includ- provide families of ill and injured ing 672 Barry County families, of children lodging, hope and comfort which 157 are residents of Cassville. during some of their hardest times. In 2018, the average length For 36 days, 61 McDonald’s of stay at the Ronald McDonald restaurants and various other busi- Houses per family was 10 days. nesses in the Ozarks will place red, On July 2, 2018, the Johnson pink and gold “adopted” paper Family, from Cassville, welcomed hearts on their walls and windows twin baby boy, Sylas Hans, and in support of the two Springfield twin baby girl, Senyah Evalee, to Ronald McDonald Houses. the family five weeks early, and During the Share a Heart experienced the care and support of Campaign, people can purchase Ronald McDonald Houses during paper hearts for $1, $5 or $20 at that uncertain time. the Cassville McDonald’s, located Lacey Johnson, the twins’ moth- Twins born on July 2, 2018, spent 11 days in the NICU after being born at 93 Main St. er, said she and her husband Austin five weeks early. Sylas and Senyah Johnson, of Cassville, both experienced In 2018, the Ronald McDonald have been married for eight years. difficulty breathing and were on breathing machines. During their time in In fact, the twins were born on their the NICU, their family was able to stay in a Ronald McDonald House in 7 3929200068 8 Houses located near Cox South Vol. 149, No. 2 Hospital and inside of Mercy Kids, anniversary. Springfield. The twins are growing strong and are perfectly healthy now. ©2019 Cassville Democrat served 800 families traveling to CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Contributed photo COVERING BARRY COUNTY, MO., LIKE THE MORNING DEW SINCE 1871. Page 2 • Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Cassville Democrat

FELONY ARREST Who: Jimmy Taylor Jr., 40, of Exeter What: Is charged with first-degree burglary and resisting arrest Seligman annual call stats released Bond: Is set at $50,000, cash only they have decided to hire ing to hire four part-time City police SELIGMAN POLICE more officers. officers to spilt up an addi- hiring part-time What: Summary of 2018 “By having more part- tional 40 hours a week. calls for service time officers, we will be “So that bumps us up officers More: New officers in able to fill those gaps in to 80 hours of coverage a Man charged for training coverage,” he said. “We week,” he said. “The offi- BY JORDAN PRIVETT Why: To offer more coverage have the budget for it, we cers that we are looking to [email protected] just don’t have the individ- hire are currently working burglarizing home Seligman Police include everything that is uals yet.” for other agencies, and will Department took 1,260 dispatched for medical, the Barry County Sheriff’s Phillips said he believes continue to work at those calls for service in 2018 disturbances, animal calls 40-year-old Office, Taylor and an that will help quite a bit in agencies.” and is in the process of and assist other agencies.” city limits. Phillips said the train- captured later accomplice allegedly Phillips said he hasn’t kicked in the door of a hiring and training more “I have been work- ing process is different for part-time officers to offer noticed any specific trends ing a lot of evenings and everyone. after fleeing on home on Highway 37. He the calls for 2018. fled on foot and was locat- more coverage throughout weekends, and with this, “It really depends on foot the week and weekends. “Looking at the calls, my position will be full- how often they ride, and ed on Jan. 23 at about 5:05 there were more calls in p.m. in the 1300 block of Matt Phillips, Seligman time more throughout the how fast they can learn BY KYLE TROUTMAN chief of police, said of the 2017, but we also had more week,” he said. “As far as the system, policies and Ivey Street. He again fled coverage at the time,” he [email protected] and was apprehended near 1,260 calls for service, 273 pay goes, we were paying the city limits,” he said. said. “The calls have been An Exeter man was Presley and 14th streets. of them were traffic stops. for 40 hours of coverage a “I do have one officer that about the same in nature arrested on Jan. 23 after Taylor allegedly has a “There were 361 tick- week from me, but I was was already familiar with allegedly kicking in the history for theft of prop- ets issued and 167 warn- that they always are.” averaging about 50 hours the system that we use, so door of a Cassville home. erty. He is being held in ings for the year of 2018,” Phillips said to combat of coverage a week.” training him wasn’t dif- Jimmy Taylor Jr., 40, the Barry County jail on a he said. “The 1,260 calls any issues in Seligman Phillips said he is look- ficult.” of Exeter, is charged with cash-only bond of $50,000. first-degree burglary and He has been arraigned, resisting arrest. and a disposition hearing According to a proba- is set for Feb. 21 at 8:30 Late cowboy honored at memorial ble cause report filed by a.m. in the courtroom of Kyle Kuhn, deputy with Judge Robert Foulke. NEWS BRIEFS Cassville to reapply for Trail Improvement Grant The City of Cassville will apply again this year to the Missouri Recreational Trail Program for grant funding to construct new or improved multi use trails. Last year’s application was not selected, however the City was invited to reapply and to devise a project that put more emphasis on trails as opposed to amenities. An integral part of the application is soliciting and docu- menting community feedback on the project. This will be accomplished using an online survey that will also give the public an opportunity to help select which project is submitted for the grant and possible construction. The survey is available online at https://www.surveymon- key.com/r/3JGSLBH or can be accessed through the City’s web site at www.cityofcassville.com. For more information on the City’s park facilities contact City Hall at 847-4441. Auditions for SKITS community theatre’s spring comedy Mason Lowe, a graduate of Exeter high school, was honored Sunday at a memorial service held in the Exeter Shell Knob in the Spotlight (SKITS) has announced school district’s multi-purpose room. About 300 people attended the memorial for Lowe, a professional bull rider auditions for its upcoming production of “A Nose for who died on Jan. 15 after a bull landed on him when he was bucked off during a PBR competition in Colorado. the News.” This clever comedy transports the plot Kyle Troutman/[email protected] of the classic Cyrano de Bergerac to a present-day TV station where Cyrano is the station manager. He would love to be Roxanne’s co-anchor on the news show...if only he didn’t have such an enormous, bul- bous honker! Auditions will take place Saturday at 10 a.m. at Central Crossing Senior Center, located at 20801 YY-15 in Shell Knob. Both male and female adult roles are available. Those wishing to participate do not have to have theatre or acting experience to audition. Performance dates are April 26-28. Anyone unable to make the audition but who is interested in a part may contact Director Randall Walker at 417-669- 7221 prior to Feb. 2. Camp Barnabas hosting virtual run The Camp Barnabas Big Party Virtual Run will be held on April 6. People may register at https://go.rally- up.com/bigpartycenter for the virtual 5K, 10K, half mar- athon or open categories, after which they will receive a race packet with a custom race bib, T-shirt. and finisher’s medal. At any point on April 6, people may go on the run and track it with MapMyRun, then upload the time to the website. All times are by honor code and should be submitted by 8 p.m. Gus Robbins sang “Lead Me Home” during the Flexibility, balance, song classes offered at memorial service for Mason Lowe on Sunday, held in Trenton Tanner performed an original song, “Cowboy,” the Exeter school district’s multi-purpose room. Kyle at the memorial service for Mason Lowe on Sunday. Central Crossing Troutman/[email protected] Kyle Troutman/[email protected] Central Crossing Senior Center is offering flexibility, balance and song classes Monday through Friday, from 9:30-10:15 a.m., where attendees participate in an exer- cise regimen aimed at improving one’s flexibility and balance. Fitness is a big part of the program as well, and Farm Service Agency back in office after shutdown the “song” part of the class is something that is added in Neill said as far as nor- all fall under the realm of as one feels so moved. The class has been growing steadi- Neill: ‘We are FARM SERVICE mal everyday work at the USDA, I would say that ly since its inception nearly three years ago, hitting 20 ready to get office, everyone is trying there were probably times AGENCY to get back into the mind- during the shutdown that participants recently. There’s a variety of exercises and What: Department employ- set and wrap their heads those departments may the class keeps everyone moving. back to helping ees return from furlough around where they were have needed something the local farming Why: 35-day government Barry County Democrats to meet shutdown at in the process of things that we would normally More: Two employees able more than a month ago. help with, and we were not The Barry County Democrats will meet on Monday community’ “We are having to do able to do so.” at 6:30 p.m. at the Cassville Branch Library communi- to process payments for BY JORDAN PRIVETT three days some rescheduling of Neill said local employ- ty room. A guest speaker will discuss organized rural things and appointments ees and local farming pro- voting. [email protected] The 35-day government had been working since that were missed over the ducers were caught in the shutdown that ended on the shutdown. last month,” he said. “We middle of the the govern- CORRECTIONS Friday have the local agen- “All five of the employ- did receive notification ment shutdown. that at least for our agen- “We are ready to get cies and the farming com- ees at the Farm Service The Cassville Democrat corrects factual errors cy in the entire state, our back to work and do what munity getting themselves Agency were out of work, promptly and courteously. If you have a correction state office in Columbia is normal is for us,” he said. back on track. but we were called the or clarification, please email Editor Kyle Troutman at processing our time and “We are ready to get back Russ Neill, farm loan other day, and two of us [email protected] attendance reports, which to helping the local farm- manager at Farm Service came back to work for three days,” he said. “We is what we use to get past, ing community.” Agency, said the building on our behalf, to expedite came back in primarily located at 76 Main Street our pay for the last 30 to process the payments CASSVILLE CASSVILLE houses the Farm Service days.” that have come in, so that DEMOCRAT Agency and Natural Neill said the last he emocrat Resources Conservation they could be processed to heard that should be tak- January 30, 2019 make sure individuals and DCOVERING BARRY COUNTY LIKE THE MORNING DEW Service, which are both en care of and payment Volume One Hundred Forty-nine federal, and the Barry families got proper 10-99 received this week, and Number 2 Rust Publishing MOARCASS, L.L.C. County Soil and Water forms for tax purposes.” Rust publishing is family owned and operated. each family was in a dif- (USPS092920) Conservation District, Neill said the two ferent situation financial- 600 Main Street - P.O. Box 486 which is state. employees that came back (417) 847-2610 LISA CRAFT, GENERAL MANAGER ly due to the government FAX: (417) 847-3092 KYLE TROUTMAN, EDITOR “Locally, as far as the for three days rejoined shutdown. Rust Publishing MOARCASS, L.L.C. Farm Service Agency, we their co-workers in fur- “Some families have handle a variety of farm lough, until Monday two incomes and some Yearly Subscription Rate P.O. Box 486 • 600 Main Street - Cassville, MO 65625 programs that are a safe- morning, when everyone probably had some sav- in Barry, Lawrence, McDonald, Phone: 417-847-2610 FAX: 417-847-3092 ty net for farmers in the was able to get back to Newton and Stone counties ings, but it has affected $28.75 Email address: [email protected] area,” he said. “We were work. Website: Cassville-Democrat.com each household,” he said. Elsewhere shutdown and on furlough “There are certain dead- Neill said, as far as $39.00 STAFF since the government lines and time frames that the other agencies in the Periodicals Postage Paid At Darlene Wierman ...... Office Manager shutdown, but Monday have to be met when some- building, he isn’t sure Cassville, Missouri 65625 Jared Lankford ...... Sports Editor was our first day back to one requests assistance for exactly how they were POSTMASTER: Jordan Privett ...... 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AREA VOLLEYBALL What: Earned All-State awards From: Missouri Volleyball Coaches A brave new world Association When: Announced this week Exeter senior JULIA GRANT What: Signed a letter of intent announces college Sport: Basketball Playing intentions Where: Ottawa University, Ottawa, Kansas BY JARED LANKFORD [email protected] you the truth,” Stephens said. hard in the Excitement filled the air at “Her shot will translate in any Exeter High School as senior league. She has great range, Julia Grant signed a national quickness and ball movement. I classroom letter of intent binding her to have no doubts she will be suc- Ottawa University in Ottawa, cessful at the next level.” Area schools Kan., this fall. Grant is averaging 21 points, The senior, in front of friends, 4 steals and 2 assists per game represented on family and coaches, said this for the Lady Tigers this season. was a dream come true. She chose Ottawa over Academic All-State “I have a passion for [basket- Missouri Western, Missouri ball] and have always loved the Southern and Northwest teams game,” Grant said. “Honestly, I Missouri. BY JARED LANKFORD never thought I would make it “I made two campus visits Exeter senior Julia Grant signed a national letter of intent to play [email protected] this far. It is a feeling that I can’t to Ottawa, and each time, it felt basketball at Ottawa University next season. Front row, from left: The majority of the time, explain. It is a whole new level, like home,” Grant said. “I felt a Jennifer Grant, Adam Grant, Julia Grant and Betsy Grant. Second when athletic players receive and I’m ready to experience it.” connection, and it felt like the row: Exeter Coach Scott Stephens and Ottawa University Coach Grant has been a stalwart awards, it is based upon accom- right thing to do.” Bruce Tate. Jared Lankford/[email protected] plishments on the field or court. for the Lady Tigers, and Exeter Ottawa Coach Bruce Tate However, fans and coaches Coach Scott Stephens believes said Grant was the first piece to said. “Guard play at the colle- Grant is the daughter of must also keep in mind that the that will carry her to great his next recruiting class. giate level is extremely import- Adam Grant, of Crane, and players that represent the area things at the next level. “We had an opportunity to ant, and we see her helping Betsy Grant, of Hollister. high schools are students first, “She brings passion, skill, see her at the NAIA Showcase us there. She has all the char- Grant plans to major in biol- and they must take care of class- leadership and just about every- last summer, and her passion acteristics that we like in our ogy and eventually become a room duties if they want to see thing a coach could ask to tell for the game was evident,” Tate players.” veterinarian. the field of play athletically. In order to honor those that achieve not just in the field of play, but also in the field of learning, activity associations Wildcats to host Nevada Friday release Academic All-State lists. Last week, the Missouri Volleyball Coaches Association release its Academic All-State list, and 28 players from five Barry and Lawrence high schools found homes on the team. In order to qualify for the All-State honor, an athlete must achieve a 3.6 cumulative GPA for the entire athletic career, including the first semester of 2018, and played in 75 percent of its school’s varsity matches. Obtaining the awards were: • Cassville: Sharayah Seymour, Chantly Yarnall, Olivia Holman, Kennedy Parnell, Chloe Roller, Avery Brown and Brianna Hemphill • Exeter: Quartny Allen, Maycee Blake, Emalee Davis, Lindsey Nelson • Pierce City: Donielle Brottlund, Emily Drollinger and Kelly Kaiser • Purdy: Makenzie Crumpler, Casey Ellison, Emma Harkey, Hallie Henderson, Madison Renkoski and Cailyn Spears • Southwest: Khloe Holder, Mariah Long, Mariah Munday, Lili Outhouse, Lacey Reeves, Bonnie Robbins, Maggie Robbins, Allison Serrano and Heather Windes • Wheaton: Sarah Burton, Tori Goostree, Kaylee Hutsell, Rachel Lacey, Hallie Mitchell D.J. White and the Wildcats basketball team host Nevada in a varsity boys and girls doubleheader on Friday. Jared Lankford/sports@ and Audrey Shockley. cassville-democrat.com BRIEFS Brawl or Bust hoops Frostbite 5K set for Feb. 23 or by calling Patti McBride at 417- cut these out of a single board and and used by hunters and shooters The second annual Frostbite 461-4444. All proceeds benefit help with the assembly of a blue today. They are lightweight, mod- tourney set for March 8 5K is slated for Feb. 23 at 9 the American Cancer Society. bird nesting box. Those interested ular for ease of modification and available in many popular calibers The SWMO Basketball Brawl a.m. at the former Missouri can register or find information for both recreational shooting or Bust tournament is set for Rehabilitation Center in Mt. at https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/ March 8-9 at the Monett Middle Woodworking class offered discover-nature/activities/wood- and hunting applications. People Vernon. Those registered by may learn more about the mod- School and Monett High School. Feb. 12 receive a free long-sleeve at conservation post working. The tournament is open to area ern sporting rifle, how to safely shirt. Registration is $20, and Want to take a more active use, clean and maintain it, how to boys and girls teams in the forms can be picked up at the Mt. approach to conservation? People Rifle course set to help select the proper caliber for any grades three through six. The Vernon Chamber of Commerce can learn how to make a nesting application, and much more. The team entry fee is $100. For more or Stemmons Law Firm. More box for the state bird, the Eastern area hunters class will take place at the Andy information, people may contact information can also be found at Bluebird. The conservation Modern sporting rifles are one Dalton Shooting Range near Ash Ty Goetz at 417-434-2544. the Frostbite 5K Facebook page department will explain how to of the most popular rifles owned Grove on Saturday, 2019. Honoring its past in the present

Purdy High School cross-country runner Brian Lyons soared to the The Purdy High School Athletic Hall of Fame will welcome the 1981 Lady Eagles Basketball state champi- state cross-country meet all four years of his high school career, onship team at a special induction ceremony, on Friday. Team members pictured, in the front row, from left, placing third in his senior season. Lyons, who graduated in 1999, DeAnna (England) Crossland, Becky (Fly) Woods, Mary (Bennett) Hall, Traci (Hansen) Smith and Catherine will join the ranks of the Purdy High School Athletic Hall of Fame Richter. Back Row: Coach Bill Reece, Sherri (Veith) Brooks, Janice (Saville) Courdin, Dixie (Williams) Henry, in a special induction ceremony on Friday night. Contributed photo Brenda (Keeling) McNeil, Melinda (Hayes) Chapman and Caren (Corbett) Gioannini. Contributed photo Page 4 • Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Cassville Democrat COMMENTARY

STAFF VIEW Looking forward to spring e’re just two days away Wfrom the sec- ond month of the year, February, a period in the calendar that was once the target of elimination. Anyone who had read this column for any peri- od of time will realize the BOB MITCHELL tongue-in-cheek rhetoric OZARK VIEWS & COMMENTS that the late Joe Ellis and I had annually about ears. the end of January. We To answer a question had a theory that the 28 A couple of times in or 29 days of February the past, the question has could well be distrib- been forwarded concern- uted among the other ing the building between 11 months and no one east Eighth and Ninth would be the wiser or no with the tall smoke stack. one would be injured. What was the original To our way of think- purpose and what is its ing, February was not use now? only the shortest month For the latter, there of the year, but it also isn’t an answer avail- meant some of the most able, but the structure undesired weather would has served Cassville and STATE VIEW visit our communities. the business world in a The question involved number of ways over the was: Would eliminating years. the month remove the Initially, it was the possibility of undesired powerhouse that pro- Gov. Parson’s budget gambit weather? We never got a vided electricity to those definitive answer on this living in the city limits at Let’s hope March the end of the fiscal year. extra $61.4 million for will evolve as it works one. the time. Replacing can- comes in like a lion and Yet to be seen is how K-12 education, $10 mil- its way through the Actually, it was Joe dle or lantern elimination keeps roaring through the impact of Missouri’s lion more for transporta- House, Senate, and then who had worked out in homes, electricity June. Otherwise it could state income tax with- tion reimbursements to a conference committee how the formula of came to Cassville in 1905, prove problematic for holding error will play those same schools, and made up of both bodies. distribution would be but for a limited number Gov. Mike Parson’s bud- out. The error first an added $30 million for Each will shuffle money handled, that is how of hours each day, that get. attracted major head- state workers to receive a around based on their many days each surviving was in the evening 5-10 Parson’s proposed lines in November when cost-of-living increase. priorities, so everything month would receive. p.m., and was to use for budget that would take revenue collection fell Higher education isn’t Parson wants could Remembering slightly it lighting homes only. effect July 1 will spend way short compared to getting an increase under change. was the spring and early Lynn Mitchell, son of $400 million of an November 2017. As the the current plan, but it’s Regardless, we expect fall months that would the early operator of the expected $516 million Tribune first reported, not having funds taken the budget process to receive the majority of plant, was a long-time surplus when the cur- the under-publicized tax away, either. Some may be smoother this year those reassigned days. insurance agent and rent fiscal year ends. withholding error was to view that as a victory, of than last, when friction ran many aspects of the The proposition never The $30.1 billion overall blame. sorts. between lawmakers and got off the ground, but it old Commercial Club in spending plan is based Lawmakers are pro- If revenue projections then-Gov. Eric Greitens did provide consideration those days. conversation and specu- Later use of the struc- on expectations that gen- posing a plan that would come up short, higher was apparent from the lation not only between ture included ice storage, eral revenue will increase allow taxpayers who owe ed may get the ax, and if start of the legislative ourselves, but actually along with the old mill, 1.7 percent this year. It the state to extend the that happens University session. anyone that might want for large pieces of ice cut then forecasts 2 percent April payment deadline of Missouri officials will Parson, a former to listen. during the winter from growth during the 2020 into June without accru- be sent scrambling late state lawmaker, has Flat Creek. A hide house fiscal year, ending with a ing penalties because of in the fiscal year to figure more experience than Two important events for buying pelts of all $116 million surplus. the Missouri Department out how to make up for his predecessor when In my way of thinking, types was also a later use, But if this year’s rev- of Revenue’s gaffe. We the difference. it comes to diplomacy. there were really only and my father, Leonard enue forecast comes up hope this idea gains One way would be He’s already ahead of two important dates in Mitchell, had a tire shop short, it’s even more like- traction. It only seems to enact more cuts. The Greitens by not burning February that concerned there. Most recent occu- ly next year’s projection fair considering the state other would be to invoke bridges among his own us, Groundhog Day on pant of the building was will, too. created this mess and a new state law allow- party. But if revenue pro- Feb. 2 and Valentine’s a restaurant and saloon. March is key because hundreds of thousands ing tuition increases to jections come up short it Day on Feb. 14, the latter There could have been that’s when Missourians of Missourians will pay exceed inflation when won’t really matter, and probably being the most others. who owe state taxes will for it, figuratively and the state cuts funding. the final weeks of the important. Weather coming begin making payments literally. The state should The difficulty there, how- session will be focused Paying attention to and general revenue cof- still be able to collect ever, is that UM wants to on whose budget gets put Groundhog Day, three Unseasonably cold fers will see a surge of what is owed before the increase enrollment and on chopping block and days from now, might weather is possible, says be important being an the Almanac, periodically money. But March could fiscal year ends. a large tuition increase by how much. indicator in most circles through February. be less of a surge and Parson’s budget is could stunt that growth. — The Columbia Daily whether there will be an But, there is good more of a flutter through ambitious, calling for an Parson’s proposal Tribune early spring or six more news for football fans. weeks of winter. Thus, With the Super Bowl 53 FINANCIAL VIEW those looking for early scheduled for Atlanta, planting opportunities they can cope with any or whatever the arrival situation with a retract- of spring might offer, able roof. You need actions, not words should probably hope for The publication is a heavy layer of clouds even talking about a cou- Dear Dave, Dear Ken, next Saturday so the ple of freezes reaching My father-in-law wants to help You bet there is! File a police groundhog will return to as far south as Florida. us with our mortgage. We’ve been report immediately, and if possi- There are some cautions, his lair and not see his working hard to pay off our home ble, have this guy arrested. He has shadow! so far as weather is con- cerned, for those jumping early, and we’ve reduced what we committed criminal fraud, and it’s Back to the past the gun on planting. owe to around $35,000. His idea not something you should take Also absent from Fishing conditions is to pay off the remainder, then let lightly. Also, put a fraud victim events that once occurred for the most hearty of us pay him back over time. In the alert on your credit bureau reports in and around the public those wanting to hit the past, he has loaned us much smaller DAVE RAMSEY today. square were the traveling waters would best be on amounts and everything has worked Don’t stop with just alerting the preachers. Frequently 7th, 15th and 16th. The out fine. What do you think about DAVE SAYS credit card companies about this sit- accompanying them- longest span for angling this? — Brianne kind and generous offer. If I were uation. You should be speaking with selves with various possibilities listed as in his shoes, I might offer instead and communicating via email—plus musical instruments, the good days are: Feb. 5, 6, Dear Brianne, to pay off the mortgage as a gift to snail mail, if necessary—directly visitors would present 19, 20, 23 and 24. I’m sure this seems like a win- my son and daughter-in-law for with the fraud victim division at their attention-getting Take heart those who ning proposition all the way around. working so hard to attain a goal. every credit card company involved. program and then pro- join the rest of us with My concern is there’s a big spiritual But it would be a gift. No strings Make sure they understand this is a ceed to proclaim their being restless concern- and emotional issue that has been denial of responsibility and not sim- sermon. attached. ing the winter months, left out of the equation. The borrow- If you have a nice, stable family, ply a dispute. For the most part, spring is just 49 days er is always slave to the lender, and this debt will always be there in the Let them know you’re sorry this they would attract mostly away, arriving at 3:58 nowhere is that more true than in a happened, but explain that all these young people who would p.m. on March 20. back of your mind. If you have a family. dysfunctional, control-freak kind of charges in your names are the result set on the street curb We’re all looking for- I understand, too, you have a of a criminal act perpetrated against for a closer look at the ward to that date! family, it’s going to be right there in solid track record with this kind front of you constantly. Either way, you. You may have to stand your preachers. As I remem- of thing. But anytime you borrow ground with the credit card compa- ber, their message, at Bob Mitchell is the former I don’t think it’s worth the risk. — money from family you’re playing Dave nies, because some of them might least for the most part, editor and publisher of the with fire. When you do something try to get you to pay it, anyway. would be the same as Cassville Democrat. He is like this, especially with such a large Don’t do it! —Dave heard in Sunday school a 2017 inductee to both the amount, the money issue is likely Fight back against fraud or from the individuals’ Missouri Press Association to be a shadow hovering over your Dear Dave, Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey church pulpit. On a rare Hall of Fame and Missouri We recently learned that my occasion, the rhetoric Southern State University’s relationship. Family get togethers, Solutions. He has authored seven would become undesir- Regional Media Hall of special events, and holidays will feel wife’s ex-husband used her social best-selling books, including The able, even to younger Fame. different when you’re there with security number to establish sev- Total Money Makeover. The Dave your lender instead of just good old eral credit card accounts. We’ve Ramsey Show is heard by more than LETTERS TO THE EDITOR dad. written and called the credit card 13 million listeners each week on 585 I assume your father-in-law is companies, and we’re disputing the radio stations and multiple digital If you have an opinion, send a letter to Kyle Troutman, doing well financially, since he charges, but is there anything else platforms. Follow Dave on the web at Cassville Democrat, P.O. Box 486, Cassville, MO 65625, can afford to make this offer. And we can do to protect ourselves and DaveRamsey.com and on Twitter at @ or by email to [email protected] don’t get me wrong, it’s a very put an end to this? — Ken DaveRamsey. Cassville Democrat Wednesday, January 30, 2019 • Page 5 LOCAL

LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS Public servant lost To add or change a listing, email [email protected] Alcoholics Anonymous Celebrate Recovery n Aurora: The Alcoholics n Cassville: Celebrate worked hard to help others. “Nolan did a lot for the Anonymous (AA) Group of Recovery meets at the Family Nolan McNeill NOLAN MCNEILL People in the community area in several respects,” Aurora meets at 8 p.m. at Life Center in Cassville remembered for What: Died on Jan. 22 always knew he worked Mitchell said. “It started at Aurora Community of Christ every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Life: McNeill, a Democrat, hard to better folks’ lives.” the Chamber, and as pre- Church at 120 E. Elm every Meeting at the same time is dedication to served as Barry County Brooks recalled one siding commissioner, he Tuesday and Thursday. Call Celebration Station for chil- Presiding Commissioner night his father left the and Rex Stumpff put a stop 417-229-1237 dren. This is for anyone with people for 8 years and served 10 home to personally go help to absentee voting viola- n Cassville: The Alcoholics hurts, habit or hang-ups. years in the Missouri House someone who called to ask. tions. He was a true, true Anonymous (AA) Group of n Golden: Celebrate BY KYLE TROUTMAN of Representatives “At different times public servant, and he nev- Cassville meets at 8 p.m. Recovery meets at 7 p.m. at [email protected] Remembered: For his dedi- when we were growing er really got the recognition at 1308 Harold Street in the Golden Baptist Church Ask those who knew cation to public service up, people would ask him he deserved. He came up Cassville every Sunday, on Route J in Golden every Nolan McNeill, and they for help,” Brooks said. “It with the appropriations bill Monday, Tuesday and Monday of each month. will tell you he was always other Democrat to serve as may not have been some- for the convention center at Thursday. Call 417-847- Dinner is served at 6:15 eager to offer a helping Presiding Commissioner thing he could necessarily Roaring River, and some of 3685. p.m. This is for anyone with hand and had a dedication since McNeill’s two terms, help with in his capacity his predecessors took cred- n Eagle Rock: The hurts, habit or hang-ups. to public service. McNeill remains the last as a Representative, but he it for that. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) n Monett: Celebrate McNeill, a life-long Democrat from Barry would do anything to help “He was a good party Group of Eagle Rock meets Recovery meets at New Democrat, died on Jan. 22 County to be elected to the in other ways. man, and was the Barry at 7 p.m. at 86 & P (Mitchel Site Baptist Church, 1925 at the age of 84 at Mercy State House. “One night, about 30 County Democrats chair- Plaza) every Monday and Farm Rd 1060 in Monett, Hospital in Springfield. Bob Mitchell, former years ago, he got a call from man for many years. He Wednesday. Call 417-271- on Thursdays. Doors open He was born on March owner of the Cassville a person after dark, and the also was responsible for 0434. at 6. Childcare provided. 17, 1934, in Bethlehem, Democrat newspaper, said person knew he could call establishing Big Rock State n Marionville: The The Landing, a Celebrate Mo., the son of John B. McNeill was a civic-mind- dad for help. Dad physical- Park on Sugar Creek.” Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Recovery group for teens, and Rilda Virginia (King) ed person who loved to ly left the house to go help Brooks said his father Group of Marionville meets meets at the same time and McNeill. On May 10, 1953, help people. this guy, I think to give him was also a man of faith, at 8 p.m. on Highway 60 site. in Rocky Comfort, he was “He was president of a ride, but I’m not sure. My as he was member of the next to Dairy Queen every n Purdy: Celebrate Recovery united in marriage to the Chamber of Commerce dad was a person who peo- Cassville United Methodist Sunday. Call 417-463-7640. meets at First Baptist Barbara Lee Milligan, who when we had a mutual ple around here knew they Church since 1960. n Monett: The Alcoholics Church, 301 Washington survives. The couple had friend who represented could count on.” “His faith was very Anonymous (AA) Group of St. in Purdy, at 10 a.m. on six children, four of whom Wells Aluminum come to McNeill also had a important to him, and that Monett meets at 7 p.m. Mondays. at St. Lawrence Catholic n Seligman: Celebrate still live in Barry County. us about opening a facil- soft spot for agriculture, may be where his belief ity here,” Mitchell said. Church, 405 Seventh Recovery meets at MOZark After graduating from working his own farm in in helping others came Street, every Sunday and Fellowship, 28277 Frisco Purdy High School, McNeill “Nolan did an excellent job Butterfield doing row crops from,” Brooks said. “It’s Wednesday. Call 417-489- Street, every Wednesday. served in the U.S. Army at everything he did. I don’t and later, cattle. not something you really 5058. Food is served at 6 p.m., Reserve, then worked for know if there was anyone “He was a big support- think about, and none of n Mt. Vernon: The and the meeting begins at the Boeing Company in who requested information er of agriculture, and he us six kids are perfect, but Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 7 p.m. Wichita, Kan., through or assistance from Nolan farmed and got into cat- that helpful spirit is some- Group of Mt. Vernon meets the 1950s. He returned to that didn’t get it.” tle production himself,” thing he passed on to all of at 8 p.m. at the Christian Barry County in 1960, set- McNeill’s son, Brooks Brooks said. “One bill in us. In different ways, we Church on 703 Hickory every Diabetes tling in Cassville and oper- McNeill, echoed the state- the legislature he was really try to help others through Monday. Call 417-489-2413 ating a furniture store on ment about his father’s proud of was to eliminate the church, at work and Support Group or 417-440-1567. n Aurora: The Aurora the square. He went on to willingness to help. brucellosis in cattle. He was in our everyday personal n Washburn: Narcotics become a political leader “He was just ‘Dad’ to the main sponsor of that lives.” Diabetes Support Group Anonymous and Alcoholics meets the third Wednesday in the area, serving 8 years me,” Brooks said. “He was bill.” McNeill’s funeral was Anonymous group meets as Barry County Presiding just like every other dad. Mitchell said McNeill held Saturday at Cassville of each month at Mercy at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday Hospital in Aurora in the Commissioner and 10 years There were times we’d dis- worked hard for Barry United Methodist Church. of every month at the First private dining room at 4-5 in the Missouri House of agree, but he was a per- County, and he didn’t He was buried in Mt. Baptist Church Activity p.m. It is free and open to Representatives. While son who, for his family and always get the credit he Pleasant Cemetery in Center, 618 Second Street the public. Note: There is no Lloyd Dilbeck was the only the community, genuinely deserved. Butterfield. in Washburn. 417-489-7662. meeting in December. Al-Anon n Cassville: Al-Anon Family Grief Care Support n Group meets at 8 p.m. at Marionville: Grief Care Splash pad getting upgrade the United Methodist Church Support, sponsored com- in Cassville every Thursday munity support by Integrity Seligman deals Nichols said the well replaced,” he said. “Funds of each month. This is for Hospice, is held the last SELIGMAN WELL driller Seligman uses has to take care of any and all family or friends of alcohol- Thursday of every month with water- What: Upgrade well number indicated that it has seen a water department mainte- ics. at 10 a.m. in Marionville four, upgrade splash pad lot of issues with the thick nance or equipment is all at Methodist Manor, 205 related issues system steel pipe, and the trend funded by the water and South College Ave. in the Why: General maintenance is going completely away sewer rates.” Caregiver Alice Lounge. Care group is BY JORDAN PRIVETT on well from it. In other business, for anyone experiencing grief More: Better cleaning Support Group [email protected] “From all the pieces of Nichols said the splash n Monett: Caregiver through loss. system for splash pad The city of Seligman is that piping that they pulled pad is also getting some Support Group meets at n Monett: The Grief Support staying on top of mainte- out, only about four pieces upgrades. Oak Pointe of Monett from Group meets the first and nance for well No. 4 and “That well is pretty heavily were still good,” he said. “The splash pad has 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on third Tuesday of each month putting in a better cleaning used.” “Also, the original pump a 600-gallon tank in the the first Wednesday of each at Oak Pointe of Monett, Nichols said well No. 4 system for its splash pad. was designed to pump 400 ground that stores water,” month at 1011 Old Airport 1011 Old Airport Road from is one of the three well used gallons per minute. The he said. “We pump it in Road in Monett. For more 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For Brian Nichols, Seligman for the distribution system. city clerk, said well No. 4 pump that was put in in through a filter, chlorinate information, call Kathy 417- more information, call Kathy “Well No. 4 is the big- 2007 was much smaller it and then run it through had a complete replace- 235-3500. at 417-235-3500. gest used with the thought than what it was originally a UV filter as well, before n Shell Knob: The ment of pipes, pump, that it has a high flow rate,” planned for and averaged the water is put back into motor and wire. Alzheimer’s/Dementia Narcotics Anonymous he said. 260 gallons per minute.” the tank.” Caregivers Support Group “From records, that well n Monett: Narcotics According to Nichols, Nichols said well No. Nichols said it is import- meets at the Central Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. has been operating with the well was put into ser- 4 is the third well to be ant to keep it as sanitary Crossing Senior Center, those parts since 2007,” he the first Tuesday of every vice in 1998. upgraded within a year. as possible because there 20801 YY-15, the third month in the basement said. “They have about a “When it was last “Well number one and is also an outside element Thursday of every month at 10-year life span, and it was of St. Lawrence Catholic upgraded in 2007, thicker, three were damaged in a to it. 2 p.m. Church, located at the corner just time to upgrade the heavy duty steel wall piping lightning strike in March “We upgraded our sys- parts.” of Seventh and Cale streets was used,” he said. “I can’t 2018,” he said. “Both wells tem for applying the chlo- The Caring People in Monett, 417-442-3706. Nichols said the last (Single Mothers) speak to what the thought were hit, and we filed a rine to the water,” he said. n Monett: Vision of Hope few years, the inspection n Cassville: The Caring process behind that was, claim on them to get them “We were able to do it at a Narcotics Anonymous reports have indicated a People, a Single Mom’s but technology changes so replaced. They both got relatively inexpensive cost. group meets at 8 p.m. possible issue with wires much and the thought that Support Group, meets the new pumps and motors, It basically means that every Sunday, Tuesday and or motor. something would have a second Monday of each and a few pieces of pipe in there will be less employee Thursday in the upstairs of “It is just slowly degrad- longer life span more than each.” time going out every week month from 5:30-7 p.m. ing, as it should,” he said. 10 years ago, has changed.” at the Family Life Center Monett Community Church, Nichols said wells 1 and to fill the chlorine, this has 2101 E. Cleveland. 3 were covered by insur- a large capacity tank so we in Cassville. This is jointly sponsored by The Caring n Washburn: Narcotics ance, but well No. 4 was don’t have to mess with it Anonymous and Alcoholics not an insurance issue. as often.” People organization and First Baptist Church, Cassville. A Anonymous group meets “It just simply had Nichols said the at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday “Where customers send their friends,” meal and children’s activities worked itself to the point Seligman splash pad was of every month at the First Hwys. 86 & J, Golden, Mo. where it needs to be put in in 2015. are provided. The meeting 417-271-3299 is open to anyone. For more Baptist Church Activity information, call 417-847- Center, 618 Second Street 2965. in Washburn. 417-489-7662. CASSVILLECASSVILLE EVERY MILE, EVERY MILESTONE, WE’VE GOTYOU COVERED. www.cassville-democrat.com PLAYERSPLAYERS CALL ME TODAY AT (417) 847-3128. AND OF THE WEEK Ken’sCollision Center GLASS! OF THE WEEK The Area’s Finest Collision Repair Facility Burl Mitchell, Agent 58 Main St, Cassville American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. 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Central Crossing Senior Center celebrates Silver Spoon Award

This file photo was taken in January 1979. In ceremonies held at the Cassville High School, Ruby Harper, shown in the center, was crowned Miss Tip-Off. On the left, Melissa McFerrin was first runner-up, and on the right, Lori Henson was second runner-up. Other attendants not shown were Annette Bowen and Kathy Livingston. THROUGH THE YEARS 50 years ago Feb. 12, 1969 An insurance agent, William Ash, of Cassville, was named to the Zoning and Planning Commission this Central Crossing Senior Center was presented the coveted Silver Spoon Award by the Barry County Health week by Mayor Bill LeCompte. Department for zero health violations in the kitchen and dining facilities for all of 2018. This is a high honor Former Barry County circuit clerk and presiding and is only awarded to permitted food establishments which have demonstrated sustained excellence in pub- judge, stockman and auctioneer, Lester Loftin, passed lic health food safety. Attaining this award is a team effort by employees and volunteers alike. Presenting and away Monday. accepting the award were, from left: Jan Cox-Drews, Barry County Health Department; Rita Warner, CCSC; Joni Lloyd Ray Vaught of Cassville was named a full-time Herzog, CCSC; Barbara Bass, CCSC; Judy Sell, Barry County Health Department; Kimberly Scritchfield, Barry deputy of Barry County Sheriff Abe Dummit. County Health Department; and Terri Johnson, CCSC Administrator. Contributed photo The Seligman Lions Club re-elected J.J. Ball as the club president. Cassville Wildcat basketball squad named five young ladies as candidates for Miss Tip-Off. They are: Patty Peterson, Linda Lowder, Jann Williams, Louella Skelton and Janet Peterson. Cassville IDC HOSTS The Cassville School Board was re-organized follow- ing the recent election. Members include: Kenneth Corn, Quentin Epperly, Verdayne Riddle, Kenneth Cooper, Walter Ray and John Henbest. Lavonne Craig is the annual stockholder meeting board secretary. The Cassville Industrial of Central very active in member of the Cassville 40 years ago Development Corporation Methodist the Cassville Community Foundation Jan. 31, 1979 (IDC) held its annual University community Board and member of the Vying for Homecoming Queen honors at Southwest meeting of stockholders and serving on Cassville United Methodist of Washburn were: Cheryl Brown, Joyce Patterson, on Jan. 17. Cleveland the Chamber Church serving on Church Becky Brooks, Cheri DePriest and Susie Hall. Randy Stockton was University- board 2016- board since 2017. Bishop Bernard F. Law has officially named the re-elected to serve a three- Kansas City. 2018 and as Johnson joins Catholic community of Shell Knob a mission parish to year term as board mem- He moved to President Stan Kelley, Randy STOCKTON JOHNSON be known as Holy Family. Howard McIlrath will serve as ber and Chad Johnson was the Cassville during 2018. Stockton, Stu Gatley president of the parish. elected to fill the spot vacat- area in 2015 He is and Kayla Ragsdale on The Cassville wrestling team, coached by Walt Hasler, ed by Mike McCracken who establishing Johnson also a Rotarian, serving the IDC Board. Annette brought home a fifth-place win in the Big 13 Conference did not seek re-election. Chiropractic Sports and on the Cassville Rotary Henderson serves as IDC last week. Making up the team are Larry Gann, Jerry Johnson is a graduate Wellness Clinic. Johnson is Club Board since 2017, secretary. Hartin, Mike Carr and Bill Linenbrink. Gann was voted the team captain. According to Ronnie Miller, president of the Cassville Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber went on the record Pet of the Week as opposing the state’s proposed plan to remove Camp Meet Surfer, the Haven of the Smokey from Roaring River State Park. Ozarks Pet of the Week. Surfer is a wonderful 8- month-old, mixed 30 years ago breed pup. He looks to possibly Feb. 1, 1989 have Husky or German Shepherd Snyder Construction Co. of Joplin was the appar- in his ancestry, but that’s just a ent successful bidder for the Cassville three-laning guess. He and his littermates project, which will begin in early spring of this year, came to the Haven with parvo, according to MoDOT. It was estimated that the $1.1 but they successfully defeated million project would be completed within 95 days that nasty disease. Unfortunately, after the start date. Surfer missed the cute puppy Navy Seaman Recruit Al Don Trotter, son of Sue stage window of adoption and Trotter, of Cassville, has completed recruit training at has been overlooked by adopt- the training facility in Orlando, Fla. ers. He’s beautiful, happy, friendly, Cassville’s eighth-grade basketball team has set a 9-0 and loves other dogs. The Haven record this week. Highest scorer in the last two games is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each went to Jeff Duncan scoring a total of 28 points; 16 in the day of the week, or people may Mt. Vernon game and 12 in the Aurora game. call 417-835-3647 for more information. Contributed photo BIBLE VERSE “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, A local flair for Groundhog Day or persecution, or famine, or naked- he New England see his shad- night. Thousands would dignitary loaded into an States are expecting ow around gather to watch the spec- ambulance headed for the ness, or peril, or sword? ... in all these T30 inches of snow, here on the tacle under Cassville’s emergency room at mid- and here in Cassville, second day blazing football stadium night, it would signal an things we overwhelmingly conquer Missouri we are expe- of February. lights. “Cassville: A Great early end to winter. Most through Him who loved us.” riencing the lowest Then we Place to Play Possum” years we could guaran- — ROMANS 8: 35-37 temperatures so far this could always T-Shirts would be sold tee that winter would winter. have six less by the score. Millions of end early. The entire TERRILL With that much snow weeks of dollars of tax revenue nation would celebrate. RECIPE OF THE WEEK on the ground up North, winter. would come into the city Cassville, Missouri, would Punxsutawney Phil will I haven’t seen any treasury as thousands of be in the limelight. TORTELLINI PESTO SALAD have a hard time getting groundhogs around here, tourists came into town It might be difficult to Prep time: 15 Min. out of his burrow. It is though. We do have for the event. find a dignitary for The Cook time: 8 Min. doubtful that he will see an abundance of opos- I can’t fully imagine Second Annual Possum Ready in: 1 Hr., 30 Min. his shadow on Feb. 2 in sums. Our city Leaders the impact of flash bulbs Night. Maybe we could Servings: 6 Punxsutawney, Penn. might consider phasing going off in the face of bring some in from D.C. If Groundhog Phil out Groundhog Day to that wide awake, startled INGREDIENTS: was in our neck of the embrace Possum Night. possum lifted aloft by a Chuck Terrill, who has n 1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini woods, we would have Dignitaries would line politician. I have never doctorates from Master n 1 small red bell pepper, julienned our own way to forecast up wearing their top hats seen a possum go ber- Theological Seminary n 3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets the weather. If we had and tails, just like they do serk, but TV crews would and Trinity Seminary, n 1/3 cup shredded carrots our own groundhog, we in Pennsylvania. broadcast the spectacle is the senior minister at n 1/3 cup pitted green olives could promote him as the They could drag an old live, by satellite, around First Christian Church n 1 clove garlic, chopped true predictor of an early possum out of a hollow the globe. in Cassville. He may be n 1/2 cup mayonnaise spring. He wouldn't often log in the middle of the If the possum saw a reached at 471-847-2460. n 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto n 1/4 cup milk n 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese n 1 tablespoon olive oil Cassville Chamber announces new board members n 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar n 1 bunch fresh spinach leaves The Cassville Area Chamber of DIRECTIONS: Commerce has 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place added four new tortellini in the pot, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until al board members. dente. Drain, and cool. New additions 2. In a large bowl, mix the cooked tortellini, red bell pepper, include, from left: JR broccoli, carrots, olives, and garlic. Smith, goBEC Fiber 3. In a separate bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, pesto, Network; Angela milk, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and vinegar. Pour over the Seymour, Crowder tortellini and vegetables, and gently toss to coat. Cover, and College Cassville place in the refrigerator 1 hour, until chilled. Serve over spin- Campus; Emily ach leaves. Jackson, Mercy Hospital; and Taylor AllRecipes.com Weaver, Mercy Clinic. For your recipe to be considered for publication in the Contributed photo Cassville Democrat, please submit it to [email protected] Cassville Democrat Wednesday, January 30, 2019 • Page 7 LOCAL

INJURY WRECK When: 5:55 p.m. Wednesday Where: Route W, just west of Butterfield Who: Jody Pettengill, 24, of Wheaton 2 toddlers injured in wreck report, Ty J Thompson, ries. They were all trans- Vehicle hits INJURY WRECK 25, of Cassville, was driv- ported to Cox South When: 12:45 p.m. Sunday ing a 1999 Honda Accord Hospital in Springfield. fence north of Where: Farm Road 2220, eastbound when his vehi- Ty J Thompson was not Wheaton woman four miles north of Monett Monett Who: Kandice Little, 27, of cle left the side of the road- injured. way and struck a fence. Ty J Thompson, BY KYLE TROUTMAN Purdy, Casey Thompson, 3, of Cassville, and Ty Three passengers in the Casey Thompson and Ty injured in wreck, [email protected] vehicle, Kandice Little, 27, Thompson were wear- Thompson, 2, of Cassville Three people, including of Purdy, Casey Thompson, ing safety devices. It is two toddlers, were injured four miles north of Monett. 3, of Cassville, and Ty unknown if Little was man arrested Sunday in a wreck at 12:45 According to a Missouri Thompson, 2, of Cassville, wearing one. The vehicle p.m. on Farm Road 2220, State Highway Patrol each suffered minor inju- was totaled. Avalanche, being driven Vehicles collide by Melissa Cooper, 45, of at Route W near Wheaton. Hogan and Cooper 100 attend 90th annual Soils and Crops Conference Butterfield were not injured. A pas- senger in Cooper’s vehi- BY KYLE TROUTMAN cle, Jody Pettengill, 24, [email protected] of Wheaton, suffered A Wheaton woman moderate injuries and was injured Wednesday was transported to Cox in a wreck at 5:55 p.m. Monett Hospital. on Route W, just west of Cooper and Pettengill Butterfield. were wearing safety devic- According to a Missouri es, and it is unknown if State Highway Patrol Hogan was wearing one. report, Jared Hogan, 32, Both vehicles were totaled. of Verona, was driving According to another a 2004 Mercury Grand Highway Patrol report, Marquis southbound Hogan was arrested at when his vehicle pulled 6:45 p.m. for driving into the path of a west- while intoxicated. He has bound 2004 Chevrolet been released. COUNTY CALENDAR Thursday, Jan. 31 p.m. The class is led by Library: The Cassville Cheyenne Stone, a certi- Branch Library will host fied instructor, and the Reagan Bluel, University of Missouri Extension of Barry County program director and dairy specialist, welcomed preschool story time at 10 cost is $10. People should about 100 locals interested in agriculture to the 90th Annual Barry County Soils and Crops Conference, held a.m. People may call 417- bring their own mats and Thursday at First Christian Church in Cassville. Kyle Troutman/[email protected] 847-2121 for more infor- come 10 minutes prior to mation or to register. the start of the class. Library: The Cassville Library: The Cassville Branch Library will host Branch Library will show a Tween Canvas Painting “The Bookshop,” rated for children ages 9-12 at PG, as the Monday Movie 3:30 p.m. All supplies and Matinee at 1:30 p.m. instruction are furnished People may bring their for the Valentine-related own snacks. event. People may call 417- Center: The Central 847-2121 to reserve a spot Crossing Senior Center or for more information. will host simple tax prepa- ration from Feb. 4-8. People may call 417-858- Friday, Feb. 1 6952 to make a morning Class: The Cassville appointment. Branch Library will host a Crochet with Kathy class at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 Center: The Central Center: The Central Crossing Senior Center Crossing Senior Center will host its computer class will host a 30-minute bal- Jennifer Lutes, ag business specialist with the ance and flexibility class session 5 at 12:45 p.m. Meeting: The University of Missouri Extension Service, spoke about Scott Cupps, of Shell Knob, fills his plate with food each Friday, starting at the economics of alfalfa at the 90th Annual Barry catered by John Sullivan at the 90th Annual Barry 9:30 a.m. Butterfield Fire Protection County Soils and Crops Conference, held Thursday at County Soils and Crops Conference, held Thursday at Center: The Central District will meet at the Crossing Senior Center Butterfield Fire Station at First Christian Church in Cassville. Kyle Troutman/editor@ First Christian Church in Cassville. Kyle Troutman/editor@ cassville-democrat.com cassville-democrat.com will host Cribbage games 7 p.m. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Meeting: The Ozark Friday. Sharon Clute is the Country Quilters will meet instructor. at 9:30 a.m. for a work- Library: The Cassville shop at the Old Fields Program: Not available for non-member districts Branch Library will show Photo Archive, Room 8, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 on Highway 248. “The Nutcracker and the begin meeting with rep- Crowder College through sions for students attend- have been transported to Four Realms,” rated PG, resentatives of the partic- the Maddox Hill Center ing the Center will be Springfield or Joplin at at 3:30 p.m. People may Wednesday, Feb. 6 ipating school districts to would provide leadership made in a collaborative significant expense to the bring their own snacks. Market: The Cassville assess the numbers and and hands-on operation. effort between the district local districts. Farmers’ Market will be needs of students each According to the con- and the Center, and will “This will be a stop-gap, Saturday, Feb. 2 open on the courthouse planned to send to Monett. tract approved by each be determined on a stu- a middle layer between Market: The Cassville square from 5-8 p.m. To With that information, she participating school board, dent-by-student basis. The what we can’t provide Farmers’ Market will be become a vendor, people expected to advertise for each district will designate process includes observa- and the state school,” open on the courthouse may call Albert Wolfe at needed staff in February. a representative to make tions and collaborations Chancellor said. “I think square from 7-11 a.m., 417-652-7308. Monett School timely decisions on behalf between the district, the this will be an invaluable with fresh produce; raw, Library: The Cassville Superintendent Russ of the consortium. The center, the parents and the resource. It will allow us local honey; baked goods; Branch Library will host a Moreland, who spearhead- representative will also Individualized Education to help a handful of kids farm-fresh eggs; meats; sewing class at 9 a.m. each ed the project, figured the attend quarterly business Program team. with what we can’t provide fudge; jams and jellies; Wednesday. operation would have four meetings and monthly Alumbaugh reas- now.” and crafts available. To Library: The Cassville or five teachers and para- review meetings. sured board members the While Chancellor saw become a vendor, people Branch Library will host a professionals. The Monett A majority of the fund- Pierce City District would three or four students in may call Albert Wolfe at quilting class at 12:30 p.m. school board would likely ing for the program will be still have the fall back of the Purdy district who 417-652-7308. each Wednesday. not award contracts until apportioned to each mem- attending Beacon Schools, could benefit from the pro- Dance: The Seligman Center: The Central its March meeting. ber district, based on their of which they are already gram, the Verona school Chamber of Commerce Crossing Senior Center The consortium would percentage of total student members. The board district hesitated to sign will host a dance at the will host Bridge classes not accept more stu- enrollment days. The fee tentatively accepted the on until the administrative Seligman Chamber Event each Wednesday from dents than the facilities for administrative costs to agreement with Monett’s costs for the program were Center at 7 p.m. Admission 9:30-11:30 a.m. There is could handle, Moreland run the programs, an esti- program with the caveat explained in greater detail. is $5 each and attendees a fee. For more informa- said. Located south of the mated $25,000 annually, Alumbaugh obtain more Board members had no are asked to bring a snack tion, people may call Mary main building at Monett will be split among the six information. concern once they under- to share. No alcohol or Frances Murphy at 417- Elementary and on the sending schools, if they The Beacon model stood each district would smoking is allowed. For 858-0692. west end of the center have students enrolled, helped to sell the Purdy pay only for the students more information, people Center: The Central courtyard, the building and go to the Monett school district on the pro- it sends, and pay nothing may call 417-662-3612. Crossing Senior Center planned for the program District, the designated gram. Purdy Elementary if no students participate. will host blood pressure was where Moreland fiscal agent. Principal Julie Dalton said “I see this as a win- checks from 10:30 a.m. to said he first taught when Services will not be more children with autism win,” said Superintendent Sunday, Feb. 3 12:30 p.m. he began his career. The available to students from issues were coming into Tony Simmons. “It’s a Meeting: The Veterans building had five rooms non-member districts. school districts in general, great opportunity for us.” Taskforce of America Inc. Thursday, Feb. 7 that could accommodate Transportation of stu- putting special education The Beacon program, will meet at the Angus 100 sixth graders. dents to the programs teachers in high demand. he noted, charges around Branch Steakhouse in Library: The Cassville Branch Library will host “The building is pret- remains the responsibili- Beacon, she noted, spe- $200 a day, which is a Monett at 4 p.m. All hon- ty good size, but teachers ty of the sending district, cializes in actions and comparable cost to the orably discharged men preschool story time at 10 a.m. People may call 417- will have much smaller as is the current obliga- behaviors and would work district for hiring a one- and women, war time or classes than we had back tion for students enrolled to decrease inappropriate on-one paraprofessional peace time, are welcome. 847-2121 for more infor- mation or to register. then,” Moreland said. “It’s in centers at Joplin and behaviors so that students for a student. At the pres- SilverTeens: The a good solid building, per- Springfield. could return to a regular ent time, Simmons did not Monday, Feb. 4 SilverTeens single seniors fect for this.” One of the secondary classroom setting. see any Verona students Center: The Central group will have supper at Maintenance crews benefits to the Monett “Kendale [Ellis, special who would participate in Crossing Senior Center will 6 p.m. at Lai Lai’s Asian in recent weeks have program is a significant education process coordi- the new program. Verona host a healthy lifestyle sup- Buffet, located at 601 removed material stored reduction in the amount nator for the Purdy district] would be the smallest dis- port group each Monday Bridle Lane in Monett. for in the building since it of travel time for sending and I have talked about trict in the consortium. from 8:45-9:30 a.m. more information, people went out of active use, schools transporting stu- this,” Dalton said. “We’re One additional change Center: The Central may call BJ at 417-393- and are in the process of dents to Monett instead of hitting a wall on where we may come to Monett’s Crossing Senior Center 9212. replacing the heating and Joplin or Springfield. can go from here. I’ve dealt program. Monett board will host dominoes each Library: The Cassville air conditioning system as “Pierce City District with kids who have gone member Brian Hunter Monday at 12:30 p.m. Branch Library will host well as painting. has one student attend- to Beacon and come back suggested at the January Library: The Cassville Adult Trivi Night at 6 p.m. While modeled on ing classes in Carthage,” successful.” school board meeting Branch Library will host Prizes and refreshments the program developed said Dr. Kelli Alumbaugh, Purdy Superintendent that the operation needed a Yoga session at 4:30 are included. by the Beacon organiza- superintendent. “Our big- Steven Chancellor said “an inspirational name,” tion, Monett’s program gest savings will come he and Moreland talk- something more than would not be affiliated from transportation in the ed in past years about “behavioral center” as an www.cassville-democrat.com with Beacon. The teach- distance traveled.” developing a program for encouraging moniker for ing partnership with Alumbaugh said deci- high needs students who the public. Page 8 • Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Cassville Democrat LOCAL

Man suing Barry County GRAND jail for $1.2 million OPENING! A neurosurgeon at with and pleaded guilty to Expert Hair Styling • Facials • Massage Plaintiff says FEDERAL LAWSUIT Mercy allegedly informed first-degree assault. Aromatherapy • More! jail staff refused Who: James Albert Smith, Smith “he was lucky to be According to a probable 34, of Jefferson City alive given the type and cause statement filed by We Have You Covered From Head To Toe! treatment after What: Is suing the Barry severity of his injury, and Bill Watkins, Deputy with 101 Main Street ste 5, Cassville, Missouri 65625 (417) 371-7454 County jail for $1.2 million the denial of medical care the Barry County Sheriff’s assault, causing Why: Smith allegedly could have caused damage Office, at about 2 a.m. on suffered injuries in a jail additional to the injury.” Feb. 3, 2017, Smith was paralyzation assault causing him to be On Feb. 8, 2017, Smith booked into the jail with partially paralyzed BY KYLE TROUTMAN underwent 28 hours of cor- no trauma or illness, and rectional surgery, including at about 9:35 p.m. the [email protected] Smith stayed in his bunk a permanent metal plate same day, Harris alleged- A man serving time in for a period of time, suffer- being attached to his skull ly entered Smith’s cell and talon media group state prison is suing the ing from a “swollen neck, and rods extending down was inside for about 45 Barry County jail for $1.2 diminished range of cranial and attaching to his C3 ver- seconds. The statements RADIO THAT COVERS AGRICULTURE million, claiming refusal for movement, paralysis in his tebrae. notes medical records show medical treatment follow- hands and contusions on According to the state- Smith required surgery AND YOUR HOME TOWN AS WELL AS ing an assault in the jail has his skull.” ment, Smith has “lost com- for neck fractures, a hang- PROVIDING YOU WITH LOCAL AREA left him partially paralyzed. Staff later returned to plete range of motion of his man’s break, as a result of AND BRANSON DISCOUNTS James Albert Smith, his cell, saying video of the skull being independent of the assault. 34, who is serving a 5-year assault had been reviewed the spine, rendering him, In federal court, TUNE IN TO OUR STATIONS & sentence at the Algoa and Harris had been identi- forevermore, unable to turn Attorney Michael Foster CHECK US OUT ON OUR WEBSITE Correctional Center in fied as the alleged assailant, his head, in any direction.” has been appointed to Jefferson City, filed the suit and Smith agreed to press He will also have chronic Smith. A motion to expe- 800-928-5253 235-6041 678-0416 against seven defendants charges. At this time, Smith neck and back pain. dite discovery on Smith’s in U.S. District Court for again asked for medical Smith has also been behalf has been filed, and www.radiotalon.com the Western District of treatment and was alleged- opposition or a response is KRMO AM 990 · KKBL 95.9 FM · KSWM AM 940 · KQMO 97.7 FM Missouri on Dec. 17, 2018. diagnosed by a licensed ly told medical staff was not psychiatrist with mood due to the court by Feb. 4. The suit, seeking $1.2 working at that time and he million for past physical, disorder, personality dis- would have to wait. order, behavioral disorder, mental and emotional dam- The next morning, when ages and distress, stems post-traumatic stress disor- the first meal was delivered der and social phobia as a FAST INTERNET IS NOW AVAILABLE! from a February 2017 inci- to his cell, Smith asked dent in the Barry County result of his experience. another member of jail staff The statement alleges jail. Named as defendants for medical attention, citing SPEEDS UP TO 1 GBPS! are seven “John Doe (full by failing to provide med- concerns of a broken neck, ical attention, Smith’s name unknown),” which being in pain and suffering include jail staff, deputies 8th Amendment rights paralysis of his hands. The (which prohibits exces- and a judge. jailer allegedly told Smith Gary Davis, Barry sive fines and excessive medical staff did not work bail, as well as cruel and County sheriff, said he has on weekends and denied no comment on the lit- unusual punishment) and the request. 14th Amendment rights igation and has not been Smith later had his cell served. Gary Youngblood, (which defines citizenship, mate help fill out a request/ contains the Privileges or Barry County presid- sick call form, as he could ing commissioner, said Immunities Clause, the not write due to the paral- Due Process Clause, the suits are sent to the coun- ysis in his hands. Another Equal Protection Clause, ty’s insurance company, denial of medical care was and deals with post–Civil Midwest Public Risk, which allegedly given that night. advised the county on legal On the morning of Feb. War issues) have been vio- matters. 6, 2017, Smith said his lated. According to the suit’s fingers still did not work, As a result, Smith is seek- statement of claim, Smith and a third jailer allegedly ing a total of $1.2 million in was arrested and booked denied his request for care. damages and a jury trial, as into the Barry County jail The statement says Smith’s well as recovery of costs of on Feb. 3, 2017, admitted injuries were exacerbat- the lawsuit and any other by medical staff with no ed by having to go up and relief the court deems just. physical damages or dis- down stairs for afternoon He is being represented by abilities, or mental or per- and evening meals. Stephan Walsh, of Poplar sonality disorders. On the morning of Bluff, John Cowherd, of Powered by The statement says on Feb. 7, 2017, another jail- Mount Vernon, and Robert the morning of Feb. 4, er informed Smith he was Curran, of Springfield. Barry Electric Cooperative 2017, Smith was the “victim going to court for arraign- Smith was arrested and of an unprovoked assault ment. Smith allegedly jailed for an alleged domes- by another inmate,” iden- informed the jailer about tic assault in February 2017. Actively serving Cassville, Roaring River, tified as Harley Harris. The worsening pain, fear of He pleaded guilty and was assault allegedly resulted paralysis and a broken sentenced to probation, but Exeter and the Washburn Areas! in “multiple cervical frac- neck, and the jailer alleged- allegedly failed to follow tures, contusions, paralysis ly acknowledged Smith but conditions of the probation. Now serving Seligman - sign up today! and loss of consciousness,” disregarded the claims and He was sentenced to 5 years leading to “serious and ordered Smith to walk to in state prison starting on life-changing injury” for the front desk to be trans- July 17, 2018. Smith. ported. Harris was being held Smith was found on the Smith was taken to in the Barry County jail at www.goBEC.net floor of his cell by anoth- court and arraigned, the same time as Smith for er inmate asking for help. during which he told the allegedly failing to appear When jail staff arrived, judge of the assault, fear of to court for a 2015 drug FAST they allegedly asked Smith a broken neck, persisting possession charge. After 417.847. if he was OK, and Smith, paralysis and severe pain, the assault, he was charged according to the statement, and he requested to go to “responded by stating the emergency room. The ‘Help, I think my neck is judge allegedly denied the broke. Something is wrong. request, stating, “There My hands don’t work. I are certain procedures you need to go to the emergen- have to follow.” cy room. It hurts.’” Smith was transported Staff left Smith, then lat- back to the jail and was in er returned and instructed his cell until the night of Smith to try and get up. Feb. 7, 2017, when a por- Smith responded, “I don’t table X-ray machine was think I should try. It’s my brought in and X-rays of neck. Please, my hands his neck were taken. They don’t work. I need to go to showed a “hangman’s frac- the emergency room.” ture” to his C vertebrae. Staff allegedly denied Smith was then trans- his request for medical ported to Mercy Hospital attention, saying, “I cannot in Cassville by patrol vehi- take you to the emergen- cle. The statement claims cy room, and I’m not call- it violated jail protocol to ing an ambulance, so you not have qualified medical should try and get up.” staff perform the transport The statement claims to the emergency room. staff violated jail policy and Evaluation at Mercy protocol requiring inmates allegedly showed an addi- in physical altercations be tional fracture to Smith’s examined by licensed med- C2 vertebrae and multi- ical personnel. The claim ple contusions on Smith’s IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! Dale Assing, O.D. is the access to care was skull, indicating violence denied because medical continued after Smith lost staff do not work at the jail consciousness. Call your account Optometrist on Saturdays or Sundays. Smith was then trans- Smith followed staff ported to Mercy Hospital representative today. 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A shipment of math, literacy, science and art supplies and materials for children to use at the Cassville Head Start was delivered on Dec. 11, 2018. The donations were made by Crowder College and Drury University col- lege students in educational psychology courses taught by Heidi Henderson. Contributed photo Crowder College, Drury students make impact Sheryl Fuchs, left, helps students Milton Aman, middle, and Nathan Ruiz use the new teletherapy service offered at on Head Start children Cassville schools. Contributed photo When Carolyn Lunsford, Start students. The college lead teacher/director of students gathered a tre- Cassville Speech and Language Ozarks Area Community mendous amount of math, Action Corporation literacy, science and art (OACAC) Cassville Head supplies and materials for Start, accepted the invita- children to use in the cen- partners with Teletherapy Service tion to talk about the impor- ter. On Dec. 11, 2018, they tance of early childhood delivered the donations to In an effort to serve education with college stu- the OACAC Cassville Head Cassville school district dents at Crowder College Start Center and provided students that have qual- and Drury University in a gift to each child. ified for speech and lan- December, she had no idea In addition to providing guage therapy, DotCom how impactful her remarks comprehensive early child- Therapy services are now would be on the college hood education, Head Start available for preschool students. also offers health, nutrition, through eighth grade stu- Following Lunsford’s and parent involvement dents at the district. presentation to the edu- services to low-income “It is a very exciting time cational psychology children and their families. to be an educator,” said courses taught by Heidi For more information Traci Mitchell, Cassville Henderson, the college stu- about Head Start or oth- schools director of learn- dents decided to direct the er OACAC programs and ing. “Through the advance- focus of their final project projects, people may visit ment in technology, we to benefit Cassville Head www.oac.ac. are now able to offer more opportunities for our stu- dents than ever before.” EDUCATION BRIEFS DotCom Therapy pro- vides face-to-face, both Scholarships awarded to Crowder nursing audio and visual real- time instruction through students in Cassville teletherapy from a cer- Phil and Kim Melugan, owners of Phoenix Home tified Speech-Language Health Care, will be presenting two Crowder College Students Milton Aman, left, and Nathan Ruiz use the new teletherapy service offered at Pathologist. Depending on Cassville schools. Contributed photo students scholarships, in the amount of $500 each today services needed, students (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. in room 207 at the Cassville utilize the technology once pathologists on staff,” Cassville. In all honesty, we Aliece Barklage, M.S. CCC- Instruction Center. or twice a week for 30 min- Mitchell said. “However, were very skeptical about SLP. Barklage has been a Students, faculty and staff from the Nursing program, ute sessions. they are extremely busy this type of program and therapist for over 10 years along with representatives from Phoenix Home Health In addition to telether- and we have been looking were on a trial basis at first. and strives to ensure each Care, will be on hand for the presentation. Crowder apy, students will continue for ways to help support “Our technology depart- child receives the most College in Cassville is located at 4020 N. Main Street. to receive services from the them and their services ment has worked very hard innovative and individual- district’s Speech-Language to our students. MSBA in to make sure our students ized services available. Missouri Valley College announces graduates Pathologists Sheryl Fuchs partnership with Dot.com have a clear and consistent “Our students are lov- Missouri Valley College, located in Marshall, con- or Kami Willis. Fuchs or Therapy has provided a connection with the thera- ing the new platform and ferred 38 degrees for 2018 December graduates. Willis are also on site to way, through video con- pist and we truly appreciate we are extremely happy Mariah Kochell, of Wheaton, earned a Bachelor of the oversee therapy sessions ferencing, to have access everyone who has strived with their engagement and arts in Psychology, graduating cum laude. with the DotCom therapist to another speech pathol- to bring this together.” excitement while learn- For more information on Missouri Valley College, as well. ogist who can work in Students at Cassville ing,” Mitchell said. “This is people may contact 660-831-4114 or email admissions@ “We are blessed to cur- conjunction with our staff that benefit from this ser- another opportunity for us moval.edu. rently have two speech without having to travel to vice receive therapy from to put kids first.” Attendance awards announced Knights of Columbus for Cassville elementary donate to Cassville schools

The Knights of Columbus Council 8865 with the St. Edwards Catholic Church, located in Cassville, has donated $750 to the Cassville school district Special Education Department. The Knights raised the donations through their annu- Attending school is one of the most important things students can do to help al Tootsie Roll drive. Front row, from left: Nevaeh Hall, Noah Johnson, Jonah Thao achieve academic success. At Eunice Thomas Elementary, every month one and Carinnia Hall. Back row: Roger King, Project Chairman for Tootsie Roll drive; class per grade level is presented with the “Best Attendance” trophy and “Most Sally Knight; Debbie Williams; Anne Dalton; Cheryl Dubuque; Julie Dillow; Tyler Improved Attendance” trophy. Congratulations to Ms. LeComte’s class, Mrs. Allder’s Hagerman; and Tim Colf, grand knight. Contributed photo class and Ms. Krallman’s class for earning Best Attendance for December. Ms. Salazar’s class, Ms. Hobb’s class and Mrs. Sandoval’s class won Most Improved Attendance for December. Contributed photos Southwest names Homecoming Court

Southwest High School has elected its 2019 Homecoming Court. The Trojans and Lady Trojans will play host to Sparta on Feb. 8. The theme is “Fire and Ice,” and the winners will be announced prior to the boys varsity game. Student Council will sponsor a dance after the games. The Court includes; Freshmen Amy Reeves and Mason Bernard, Sophomores Allison Corwin and Tyler Miller, Juniors Kamryn Jones and Timothy Deshields, Seniors Heather Windes and Timothy Bee, and Student Council Candidates Seniors Amber Cannady and Michael Foster. Contributed photo Page 12 • Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Cassville Democrat LOCAL Johnson: Family details experience that led them to Ronald McDonald Houses CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “I had no problems Johnson said in throughout my pregnancy, between touch time during but they came five weeks those three days, they early,” she said. “When could go up to and eat a they were born, they were dinner that a group of vol- in the NICU for 11 days.” unteers would cook almost Johnson said the fami- every night. ly also has two other boys “I knew about the Liam, 5, and Kiptyn, 4. Ronald McDonald Houses, “Austin had used most but I didn’t know what of his vacation days for doc- all they did for people,” tors’ visits in the last few she said. “Everything was weeks of my pregnancy, but free to us, they had laun- he saved five days for after dry service, refrigerators, they were born,” she said. meals and a freebie table.” “Since we were there for 11 Johnson said it was days, he had to go back to nice to have those home care for the boys and also to comforts to relieve some of go back to work.” the stress. Johnson said her moth- “When I first arrived er came and stayed with at the House, they gave her during that time. me a welcome bag with “When the babies were crosswords, pen, paper, a born, their lungs just journal notebook, a throw weren’t fully developed,” blanket and all kinds of she said. “They were both things that you could pos- on CPAP machines to help sible needs,” she said. “On them breathe, and for the about the sixth day, the first few days, they were on babies each also received oxygen. a welcome bag. They each “They had to learn to got two handmade quilts, breathe on their own before receiving blankets, knitted could bring them home.” hats, mittens, onesies, a Johnson said they were memory book, bottles and both born about 6 pounds, it was just full of things for but Sylas had a few more each of them.” issues and would seize and Johnson said all of forget to breathe. those items were collected “We first applied for the by donations. Ronald McDonald house “As a mom, it was hard there at Mercy Kids, but to see my babies like that,” Christmas 2018 was spent with the Johnson family gathering donations for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. they were full,” she said. she said. “I had them at 10 They all came together to gather funds to buy items and taking them to the Springfield Houses. Contributed photo “So, we got what is called a a.m., but I wasn’t even able day pass so we could go up to see them until 8 p.m.” their babies. there,” she said. “The and we were able to take doctors warned us that there anytime from 9 a.m. Johnson said the nurses “It was hard, especial- paperwork was simple. that money and get more with them being born ear- to 9 p.m., we could cook, and doctors warned them ly having the two old- It was one sheet of paper things to take up there for ly they could be behind or relax or nap, and they have that the babies are on er boys,” she said. “They that explained what the Christmas.” struggle with things, but so a playroom for the kids.” breathing machines and didn’t understand why we Ronald McDonald Houses Johnson said her moth- far they have rolled over, Johnson said they were doing good, but she had couldn’t bring their broth- was and did. I just had to er works at the school, and sit up and started eating able to use that throughout never really seen someone er and sister home and fill in my name and the they usually do a penny exactly when they should. the day, and at night, they like that before. why I was at the hospital twins’ names.” war, so she decided this “They are perfectly would go to the Ronald “I really trusted the and not at home. Johnson said for year to do it for the Ronald healthy, and you would McDonald House by Cox nurses and doctors, and I “We never really pre- Christmas this last year, McDonald Houses. not be able to tell by look- South to sleep. did what they told me to pared the boys for the the family didn’t have a “I am so thankful to the ing at them that they were “We stayed for eight do,” she said. “When they possibility of not bringing traditional holiday. Ronald McDonald House ever in the NICU for that nights there, and for the got the breathing down, them home right away, “I got into contact with Charities for their support long,” she said. last three days, they did we had to work on feeding, because we never had the office manager at and kindness,” she said. In 2018, 33 Barry what they called in-home and the entire staff worked any issues throughout my Mercy Kids and asked her Johnson said both County families were parenting,” she said. with me on ideas that I pregnancy.” what kind of things that babies are healthy and helped by the Ronald “Before the babies came had and I also took any Johnson said the NICU they needed,” she said. strong, and she has a McDonald House home, we actually stayed ideas that they had.” nurses were the ones that “Our families donated home full of love with her Charities, and they stayed in the room with them all Johnson said the staff suggested the Ronald items like food, shampoo four children. for a total of 385 nights. night. During that time, was very helpful and McDonald Houses. and things like that. “The twins are six-and- For more information we were only allowed to explained things, but they “They gave me the “Cassville middle a-half months old and are about both Springfield have what they call touch also let them be parents paperwork, and they took school actually did a pen- hitting every one of their Houses people may visit time every four hours.” and learn what works for care of everything from ny war and raised $500, milestones,” she said. “The www.RMHCozarks.org. Budget: Breakdown of final budget figures by department, categories CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Davis said that went into were earning the same as replacing the electrical those who had been there locking system at the jail, 10 years. We will [have a except in the original 1971 schedule] now. They gave section, which still uses me the equivalent of about doors “like the Wild West $2,500 a year per jailer. days.” New people won’t get that Other funds were used much. Some will see raises to build a wall in the as much as 10 percent.” Judicial Center to help If the jail staff was at further separate jurors full strength, Davis felt from potential witnesses, the jailers could manage after a chance encounter the incarcerated popula- resulted in a mistrial last tion. He said he and the year. Commissioners also commission are “talking” replaced lights in the his- about what to do about toric courthouse last year the jail itself. The biggest with LED lights. shortcoming now, he not- Major commitments ed, is in the 1971 section Barry County commissioners, from left, Gary Schad, Wayne Hendrix and Gary Youngblood discussed their 2019 finan- for 2019 include replac- which houses the kitchen. cial plan during the annual county budget hearing last week. Murray Bishoff/Cassville Democrat ing voting machines dat- Built to handle a jail pop- ing back nearly 20 years. ulation of 15, the kitch- cost the county around switched to a computer- were congenial, made cuts Circuit court clerk: Youngblood, the outgo- en presently has to serve $75,000, including a new ized phone system last as needed and presented $19,900 ($15,115) ing county clerk, said the an average population of car. In his two years in year that should signifi- “good budgets” for consid- Surveyor: none ($365) changing of personnel and 76, spiking to 101 during office, Davis said “yes cantly reduce costs. eration. University Extension: leadership in the elections one week last year. It is and no” to the question A few offices saw some “I’d love to give every- $32,112 ($33,014) operation presented a especially busy during the of whether the county was more evident budget one what they ask for,” Public administrator: logical time to make the summer months. safer. reductions. Prosecutor Youngblood said. “It’s $31,431.40 ($29,017) $250,000 commitment. “I don’t think the coun- “We’ve made a dent in Amy Boxx’s budget impossible.” Juvenile office: Commissioners also ty has the money to fix the drug problem,” Davis dropped anticipating a In her budget state- $133,722 ($128,321) gave all the officeholders the jail without a new tax,” said. “We’re denting the key employee would not ment, County Clerk Jill Coroner: $32,500 taking office this year a Davis said. “I favor a sales dealers. We don’t solve all return this year. Dues for LeCompte anticipated new ($30,661) 5 percent salary increase, tax.” the thefts and burglaries. the Missouri Association revenues of $4,151,150 for Emergency manage- the first those officials The sheriff will get We have three deputies of Prosecuting Attorneys the year, including a slight ment: $25,450 contingent have had since January four new vehicles out of covering 800 square miles had been coming from her decrease of reduction of upon receiving $11,050 2003. Youngblood said the county commission’s of roads. We got 12,500 office supply budget, and $37,292 below the $2.7 grant ($13,334) they also awarded enough budget. Youngblood said calls last year. You do the would now come from the million in sales tax income Elections: $54,890 to each office to give all the commission would like math. We’re more reactive general fund. seen in 2018. Other rev- ($72,408) the employees a 3 percent to start replacing cars at than proactive.” Collector Janice Varner, enue anticipated includes Buildings and grounds: raise, but it was up to the 100,000 miles. Southern Davis remained hope- who regularly requests $551,700 in intergovern- $235,456 ($228,321) officeholders to distribute Commissioner Wayne ful that as the year pro- equipment and training mental funds, $659,900 in Circuit court adminis- that amount among the Hendrix noted that stood gressed, the commission funds that are denied, charges for services and tration: $7,622 ($6,715) staff as they saw fit. in contrast to two and could find funds to add remained optimistic. other revenue of $277,550. Employee benefits: No requests for new three years ago, when cars another bailiff or at least “We’ve made it fine Final budget figures by $624,355 ($598,197) employees were granted had 200,000 to 300,000 a part-time bailiff at the without it,” Varner said. department and categories Capital projects: in the 2019 budget. Other miles on them before Judicial Center. At the “It’s not an automation follow, compared to the $280,000 ($109,559.62) than in the law enforce- replacement. present time, he has to issue. I understand the actual amount spent 2018 Insurance for prop- ment division, Youngblood Sheriff Davis saw his pull officers off the road on commission’s outlook. in parentheses: erty, liability: $118,000 said staffing levels have operational budget come Law Day to have enough We’re pretty conservative Sheriff: $910,920.23 ($117,169.82) remained fairly steady for in at $910,920.23, boosted staff to run all three court- and proud of it.” ($925,074 spent in 2018) Publications: $9,200 years. by $80,000 over a year rooms. Varner went on to Jail: $580,988.52 ($9,167) The sheriff received ago, though his expenses The commission shuf- report that at meetings ($491,807) Rents and leases: more money than that to in 2018 still ran $15,000 fled the budget to consol- of county collectors, she Prosecuting attorney: $30,000 ($29,961.79) boost pay at the jail. Davis higher than that. Davis idate expenses shared by hears others speak much $418,878.62 ($409,468) Monett TIF reim- noted that last year jail- received no commitments all the offices into the com- more adversarially about County commission: bursement: $64,000 ers made $22,113 a year, for additional road offi- mission’s budget. That the working relationship $389,503 ($201,088) ($63,475.05, pass through) which he characterized cers, which is what inflated included use of Shred-It with leaders in their coun- Clerk: $66,004 Office supplies $78,475 as less than working at his request to over $1 mil- for secure disposal of doc- ties. ($61,266) ($81,437) Walmart. lion, which would have uments. The phone bill “I’m glad the county has Treasurer: $49,040 Miscellaneous: “They gave me enough represented a $125,000 for all the officeholders a commission that’s very ($46,622) $60,000 ($30,798.64) to give all the staff a pay increase over what he moved from their indi- good to work for,” she said. Collector: $115,503.62 Emergency fund: raise,” Davis said. “We’ve spent in 2018. vidual budgets to building For his part, Northern ($113,779) $650,000 ($600,000; had no salary schedule Davis calculated every and grounds. Youngblood Commissioner Gary Schad Recorder: $69,510 state law required percent- at the jail. New people new road officer would further noted the county added the officeholders ($46,262) age of budget) Cassville Democrat Wednesday, January 30, 2019 • Page 13 OBITUARIES

Haworth, 81, of Purdy, away Tuesday, January 15, band Carlos of Butterfield, Nolan and his family Gunter Methodist Church passed away Wednesday, 2019, at Denver Memorial Mo., and Jennifer Drake returned to Missouri in Cemetery in Butterfield, Jan. 23, 2019, at Cox Hospital in Denver, and her husband Joey of 1960, settling in Cassville. Missouri, on Wednesday, Monett Hospital. Colorado, from injuries he Butterfield; several cousins, For thirteen years, he January 30, 2019, at He was born Sept. 29, received in a Bull Riding friends and fans. owned and operated a fur- 2:00 p.m. under the care 1937, in Barry County, the accident. Mason was preced- niture store on the Cassville of Herman H. Lohmeyer son of Loren and Frances Mason was born ed in death by his mater- Public Square, before Funeral Home, Springfield. (Holloway) Haworth. On September 12, 1993, at nal grandmother, Beverly establishing himself in full PAID OBITUARY Aug. 20, 1960, he was unit- Cox South Hospital in Reed; paternal grand- time farming and the politi- ed in marriage to Joann Springfield, Mo., the son mother, Cheryl Jean Lowe cal arena. Nolan served two Sparkman, who survives. of Stacy Lowe and Melissa and great grandparents, terms, totaling eight years Additional survivors Whisenhunt. Loren Lowe I, Fern Lowe as the Presiding Judge of include: one son, Lee Mason received his edu- and Lloyd Reed. Barry County, Missouri. Haworth of Purdy; one cation at Exeter, graduating A Celebration of Life was He was elected to serve daughter, Janice Ray and in 2012. held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, his area and the State of RONEL BICE her husband Ernie of Growing up, Mason’s January 27, 2019, at Exeter Missouri in the House of Ronel Bice, 80, of Purdy; one brother, Steve passion was the sport of School Multi-Purpose Representatives for ten Cassville, passed away Haworth and his wife Kay rodeo, he spent countless Room under direction of years. For over thirty years, Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at his of Purdy; one sister, Wilma hours riding and a barrel Fohn Funeral Home in he served as the President home. Quade and her husband hung in a tree in the back- Cassville. of the Board of Directors for He was born July 27, Steve of Shell Knob; two yard of the family home. Memorial contribution OATS Transit. Nolan was a 1938, in McAlester, Okla., grandchildren; and six Mason started riding calves may be made to St. Jude lifelong Democrat. He was the son of Emery and Etta great-grandchildren. at the age of 3, while the Children’s Hospital in a farmer and livestock pro- (Gray) Bice. He was a Preceding him in death family was feeding bottle memory of Mason. ducer who loved working retired groundskeeper for were his parents and two calves, his dad would place PAID OBITUARY with his cattle. He loved to the golf course in Noel. Ruby Pozniak sisters, Lorene Aldridge him on them and he got the Visit www.fohnfu- quail hunt, worked to help Ruby Pearl Pozniak, 87, Survivors include: three and Joanie Singer. biggest thrill, little did we neralhome.com for others, and enjoyed spend- of Purdy, passed away on sons, Mark Bice of Noel, He grew up in Purdy know what it would turn online obituaries, ing time with his family. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, Scott Bice of Southwest where he graduated from out to be. guestbook and private He was a member of the at her home. City, and Andy Bice of high school. After school Mason was a member of condolences Cassville United Methodist She was born on Aug. Texas; two brothers, Arvil he served in the National several youth rodeo associ- FOHN FUNERAL Church since 1960. 12, 1931, in Exeter, daugh- Bice of McAlester, Okla., Guard. He started hauling ations, including Missouri HOME Memorial contribu- ter of the late Roy Eugene and Larry Bice of Carthage; milk at the age of 17 and Junior Rodeo Circuit, All Cassville, Missouri tions may be made to the and Inez Cecil (Lakey) and special friend, Betty continued for almost 57 Youth Rodeo Association, 417-847-2141 Cassville United Methodist Brattin. She graduated Sellers of Cassville. years. He attended Gunter National Junior Bull Riders Church in memory of from Wheaton High School Preceding him in death Church and Arnhart Baptist Association, Junior Bull Nolan. with the class of 1948 and were his parents; one son, Church. Riders Association, win- THERESA MAHAFFEY Services were held was a member of Sts. Peter Randy; and three brothers Services were held ning many Event, Year End Theresa (Tess) Mahaffey, at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, and Paul Catholic Church. and one sister. Monday at Fohn Funeral and All-Around Cowboy of Cassville, passed away January 26, 2019, at the On May 24, 1948, in Graveside services were Home in Cassville, with titles, including a National on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. Cassville United Methodist Purdy, she married Earnest held Sunday, Jan. 27, at Jerry Nickle conducting Championship in 2009. It Private graveside ser- Church under direction E. Pozniak. Mineral Springs Cemetery the services. Burial was at wasn’t long for everyone vices were held at Russell of Fohn Funeral Home Survivors include: her in Cassville under direction Maplewood Cemetery in to figure out that God had Cemetery under direction in Cassville. Pastor Andy sons, Michael Pozniak of Fohn Funeral Home in of Fohn Funeral Home in Exeter. given him a gift. Mason Lambel conducted the and wife Linda, Stephen Cassville with Jerry Nickle Cassville. Visit www.fohnfu- started entering events at services. Burial was at Pozniak and Kevin Pozniak; officiating. Visit www.fohnfu- neralhome.com for the Amateur level at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in her daughter, Donna Survivors include: two neralhome.com for online obituaries, age of 15, qualifying for his Butterfield, Missouri. Bottorf and husband online obituaries, guestbook and private first National Federation daughters, Patsy Garner PAID OBITUARY of Cassville, and Dr. Betty Richard; daughter-in-law, guestbook and private condolences of Professional Bull Riders Visit www.fohnfu- Kathy Pozniak; 11 grand- condolences FOHN FUNERAL Association Finals. He went Jo Summers and husband neralhome.com for LTC Thomas Michael children; 23 great-grand- FOHN FUNERAL HOME on to be a 7-time qualifier online obituaries, children; one brother, HOME Cassville, Missouri for the NFPB Finals, 2-time “Mike” Summers (retired) guestbook and private of Austin, Texas; five Tom Brattin; three sisters, Cassville, Missouri 417-847-2141 Finals Champion and the condolences grandchildren; and seven Betty McMillian, Mary 417-847-2141 2013 Federation Cup FOHN FUNERAL Anne Crocker and Michelle National Championship. great-grandchildren. She was preceded in HOME Gudde; and one sister-in- Mason was also a member Cassville, Missouri law, Rosella Renkoski. of Bull Riders of America, death by her husband, Lowell J. “Jake” Mahaffey 417-847-2141 She was preceded in Professional Rodeo death by her husband, Cowboys Association, in 2010. They were married Dec. 27, 1941. Earnest; one son, David Arkansas Cowboys JIM PATTERSON Pozniak; one granddaugh- Association, winning sev- Visit www.fohnfu- Jimmie Allen Patterson neralhome.com for ter, Kori Pozniak; two eral Event, Year End and was born in Urbana, brothers, Durward Brattin Finals Championships. online obituaries, Missouri, in 1936 to William and Ronnie Brattin. Mason’s dream came true guestbook and private Dal and Nola Patterson. Funeral Mass was held when he turned 18 and condolences He grew up with his sister Saturday, Jan. 26, at Sts. joined the Professional Bull FOHN FUNERAL Evelyn in that small town Peter and Paul Catholic Riders Association, where HOME playing around the gas Church in Pulaskifield with he was a 4-time finals qual- Cassville, Missouri station his parents owned, Father Paul Pudhota offi- ifier. Mason had a gift, but 417-847-2141 shooting hoops and cruising ciating. Interment was at MASON LEE LOWE the biggest gift was his the town with his friends. Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Mason Lee Lowe, 25, of heart, doing charity work, After high school, he enlist- Cemetery. VERLON HAWORTH ed in the Army and married Verlon “Bub” Leroy Exeter, Missouri, passed his favorite pastime, visit- Arrangements were ing with children who were Linda Ann Patterson. Jim under the direction of sick and stuck in hospitals. and Linda had one daugh- Buchanan Funeral Home, Mason gave his heart to his ter Sandy Patterson Frye. Monett. Lord and Savior at the age of For the majority of Jim’s 10 and was baptized short- life, he lived with Linda ly after at Corinth Baptist and Sandy in Cassville, Church in Cassville, Mo. Missouri. Over the years he Mason is survived by his owned the town’s Sears and wife Abbey Cooper Lowe; Roebuck Catalog Store, a his father, Stacy Lowe of trophy shop and sold cars. Carthage, Mo.; his mother He worked at these jobs to and step-father, Jerry and make a living but he was Melissa Whisenhunt of only truly living when he Exeter; his mother-in-law NOLAN G. McNEILL was on the lake. Jim was a and father-in-law, Brian Nolan Gene McNeill, age passionate but solitary soul; and Stephanie Cooper of 84, of Cassville, Missouri, he could be found most eve- Rocheport, Mo.; two sis- passed away Tuesday, nings, at Big “M” boat dock ters, Kayla Lowe of Exeter January 22, 2019, at Mercy or on Table Rock Lake, bass and Alyssa Whisenhunt Hospital in Springfield, fishing. He was most alive of Exeter; one sister-in- Missouri. when he was taking in the JAMES SHERWOOD law, Campbell Cooper of He was born on March peacefulness of the lake and Rocheport; his grandpar- nature. Although he felt James W. Sherwood, 66, 17, 1934, in Bethlehem, of Shell Knob, passed away ents, Larry Reed of Exeter, Missouri, the son of John most comfortable alone, Junior and Brenda Lowe he also didn’t pass up time Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at B. and Rilda Virginia his home. of Cassville, Mo., and Jerry (King) McNeill. On May with friends competing and Ida Whisenhunt of in fishing tournaments or He was born in California 10, 1953, in Rocky Comfort, on March 29, 1952. On May Cassville; his biggest fan, Missouri, he was united in pulling off a practical joke. his niece Blazi Lowe; a very Jim was selfless when it 21, 1976 at Viola Baptist marriage to Barbara Lee Church he was united in special brother from anoth- Milligan, who survives. came to Linda and Sandy, er mother, Dusty Hayes and taking in countless injured marriage to Mary “LaVeta” Also surviving are his McCullough, who preceded his wife Abby of Exeter; sev- children, Nolan McNeill animals and encouraging eral uncles, Aaron Lowe and their daily hopeful whims him in death on June 21, II and his wife Becky of 2017. Also preceding him in his wife Katy of Lockwood, Wheaton, Missouri, Sharen and antics. Sandy could Mo., Loren Lowe III of depend on her dad for death were his parents. McNeill and her hus- Survivors include: two Cassville, Cody Lowe of band Jim Beagle of Purdy, everything - giving her the Cassville and Jerry Lowe gift of a carefree childhood. sons, Michael Sherwood Missouri, Tracy McNeill and his wife Jenifer of of Branson, Mo; his aunts, of Smithfield, North He was eager to see what Cherri Morgan and her each day held - be it filling Shell Knob, and William Carolina, Mark McNeill of Sherwood of Arkansas; husband Troy of Cassville, Elizabethton, Tennessee, the bathtub with frogs, or Tracy Lowe of Carthage, taking a pickup truck full two daughters, April Abney Marci LePage and her hus- and her husband Robert of Amanda Bowen and her band John of Anderson, of teenagers to a drive-in husband Justin of Cassville, movie. Not a day went by Conway, Ark., and Melody Missouri, and Brooks Bull and her husband Jody Gallardo and her hus- McNeill of Exeter, Missouri; that he didn’t do his best to make his family happy— Mike of North Carolina; two nephews, Gary McNeill one sister, Dorthey Klunk and Ed Lee; twelve grand- and they were happy. and her husband Scott of children, Chris, Adria, Linda died from can- Harrison, Ark.; and nine Brandon, Kristin, Devin, cer in 1996 and Jim nev- FOHN FUNERAL grandchildren. Ryan, Miles, Melodi, er totally rebounded from He received his educa- HONESTY MAKES THE Trista, Jake, Natalie, and that. He worked at the boat HOME Luke; plus twenty-five dock later in his life until tion in Alpena, Ark., where great-grandchildren. moving to Springfield to he graduated from high DIFFERENCE. Preceding him in death be close to his family. He school. For several years were his parents, two sis- loved his granddaughters was employed at Tyson’s. Cassville, Missouri Shell Knob, ters, Ida Sue Henderson Olivia and Anna and his He was a member of Viola 417-847-2141 or Missouri and Virginia Lee McAlister; son-in-law Jeff very much. Baptist Church in Viola. one brother, Thomas Jim was in awe of Olivia’s Services will be held at 417-847-2157 417-858-3151 King McNeill; a niece, Sue intelligence, Anna’s beauty, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Ann Doennig; a nephew, and moxie and Jeff’s knack Jan. 30, at Viola Baptist John McNeill Lee; and a for business; not a conver- Church, under direction McQueen Funeral Home daughter-in-law, Michelle sation went by where he of Fohn Funeral Home in McNeill. didn’t ask about them. Shell Knob. Burial will be Wheaton, Missouri Nolan received his edu- Jim died on January 25, at McCullough Cemetery in cation in Purdy, Missouri, 2019, at the age of 82 of Viola. 417-652-7268 where he graduated from natural causes and leaves Visit www.fohnfu- high school. Following behind a daughter and son- neralhome.com for his education, he served in-law Sandy and Jeff Frye, online obituaries, www.fohnfuneralhome.com his country in the United granddaughters Olivia and guestbook and private The area’s most often States Army Reserve. He Anna Frye, a sister Evelyn condolences Jim and Janice Fohn worked for the Boeing Pitts and a niece and FOHN FUNERAL chosen funeral home. Company through the nephew Terri and David HOME 1950s in Wichita, Kansas, Miller. A small grave- Shell Knob, Missouri and Spokane, Washington. side service will be held at 417-858-3151 Page 14 • Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Cassville Democrat

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S was mailed to, or served Petition for determination Date of the decedent’s PUBLIC NOTICES SALE upon, such creditor by the of the persons who are the death was November 11, PUBLIC NOTICES PRINTED IN For default in the personal representative, successors in interest to 2018. NEWSPAPERS HELP FULFILL THE payment of debt secured then within two months from the personal/real estate of CITIZEN’S CONSTITUTIONAL Date of first publication RIGHT OF DUE PROCESS OF LAW by a deed of trust executed the date it was mailed or the decedent and of the is January 23, 2019. BY PUTTING HIM ON NOTICE OF by Annastasia Hayes, served, whichever is later, extent and character of J. Craig Williams, Clerk MATTERS WHICH AFFECT HIM dated February 8, 2013, or be forever barred to the their interest therein and for By:Sherry L. Allee OR HIS PROPERTY. and recorded on February fullest extent permissible by distribution of such property, Division Clerk 13, 2013, in Book No. 13, law. Such six-month period in the Probate Division of 1st Ins. 1-23-19 1-4 at Page 785 in the Officeand such two-month period the Circuit Court of Barry of the Recorder of Deeds, do not extend the limitation County, Missouri, on or TRUSTEE Barry County, Missouri, the period that would bar claims after FEBRUARY 22, 2019, MISCELLANEOUS undersigned Successor one year after the decedent’s or as may be continued Trustee will on February death, as provided in section by the Court, and that any CITY OF WHEATON, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S 8, 2019, at 11:30 AM, at 473.444, RSMo, or any objections or exceptions SALE the East Front Door of the other applicable limitation to such Final Settlement MISSOURI, NOTICE OF Default having been Barry County Courthouse, periods. Nothing in section or Petition or any item PROPOSED VOLUNTARY Cheryl Swadley made in the payment of Cassville, Missouri, sell at 473.033, RSMo, shall be thereof must be in writing ANNEXATION Cheryl Ann Swadley, 59, that certain note secured by public vendue to the highest construed to bar any action and filed within twenty days The City of Wheaton, of Seligman, passed away Deed of Trust executed by bidder for cash: against a decedent’s liability after the filing of such Finaland the Missouri Department Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at Jule L. Egleston, a single insurance carrier through a Settlement. of Transportation (MoDOT) person, dated July 12, 2013 LOT NUMBER NINE defendant ad litem pursuant are proposing to voluntarily her home. (9), SUNSET HEIGHTS to section 537.021, RSMo. /s/James W LeCompte, She was born Oct. 6, and recorded on August annex MHTC’s right of 23, 2013 in Book 13, Page ADDITION TO THE CITY Date of the decedent’s Attorney way on Highway W from 1959, in Clinton, Iowa, the death was SEPTEMBER 30, 104 West Seventh Street the Wheaton City Limits to 4623, Office of Recorder OF CASSVILLE, BARRY daughter of Dale E and of Deeds, Barry County, COUNTY MISSOURI, AS 2018. Cassville, MO 65625 Farm Road 1015, North on Betty (Wallross) Clark. On Missouri. The Successor PER THE RECORDED PLAT Date of first publication 417-847-2832 Highway 86 a quarter of a Dec. 23, 1974, she was unit- Trustee will on February 7, THEREOF, AS RECORDED is JANUARY 9, 2019. mile, and south on Highway ed in marriage to Albert 2019, between the hours IN PLAT BOOK 3 AT PAGE Craig Williams (SEAL) /s/Patricia S. Denney, 86 to Farm Road 1010. 74, commonly known as Circuit Clerk Personal Representative The City feels Clinton Swadley Jr., who of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and /s/ Sherry L. Allee, 29219 Main Street preceded her in death on 5:00 P.M. more particularly 133 Sunset Heights Rd, this would encourage at 10:00AM, at the Barry Cassville, MO, 65625 Probate Clerk Seligman, MO 65745 controlled annexation and Dec. 22, 2018. Also pre- County Courthouse, 700 1st Ins. 1-9-19 51-2 1st Ins.1-23-19 1-4 development of adjoining ceding her in death were Main, East Front door, subject to all prior ______private properties and her parents and one sister, Cassville, MO 65625, sell at easements, restrictions, to improve public safety, Sheila Anderson. public venue to the highest reservations, covenants IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT presence, and accident Survivors include: one bidder for cash, the following and encumbrances now of CIRCUIT COURT OF OF response. son, Albert Swadley III and real estate: record, if any, to satisfy the BARRY COUNTY, BARRY COUNTY Comments in support debt and costs. CASSVILLE, MISSOURI of, in opposition to, or his wife Taylor of Rogers, County Criers, LLC Ark.; two daughters, All of lot 4 in Block C MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION general inquiries regarding Southern Heights 2nd Successor Trustee PROBATE DIVISION AT CASSVILLE this proposed voluntary Samantha Craighead of Subdivision, Monett, Barry First Publication: January ROBERT J. FOULKE, In the Estate of ) annexation my be forwarded Sallisaw, Okla., and Mellisa County, Missouri, according 16, 2019. For more JUDGE MONTY DWAIN INGRAM ) to David Shockley, Mayor, Junior of McCord, Okla.; to the recorded plat thereof. information, visit www. In the Estate of JAMES Deceased ) by mail at P.O. Box 70, one brother, Dale Cark Jr. southlaw.com HAROLD ARNOLD, Estate No. 18BR-PR00141 Wheaton, MO 64874, by of South Dakota; and seven For the purpose of satisfying Deceased. NOTICE OF FILING OF phone at 417-652-3314, or grandchildren. said indebtedness and the NOTICE Case No. 19BR-PR00002 FINAL SETTLEMENT AND by fax at 417-652-7162. She moved to Seligman costs of executing this trust. Pursuant to the Fair Debt NOTICE OF LETTERS PETITION 1st Ins. 1-23-19 1-2 Collection Practices Act, TESTAMENTARY FOR DISTRIBUTION nine years ago to make her S&W Foreclosure 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no home. She was employed GRANTED To all persons Corporation information concerning the (Independent Administration, interested in the estate of BIDS as a cook. Successor Trustee collection of this debt may Non-Resident Fiduciary) MONTY DWAIN INGRAM, Burial will held at a lat- be given without the prior To all persons deceased: consent of the consumer ROARING RIVER er date at Tuck’s Chapel Pub Commences January interested in the Estate of You are hereby notified Cemetery in Rogers, Ark. 16, 2019 given directly to the debt JAMES HAROLD ARNOLD, that the undersigned SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT S&K File No.18-033413 collector or the express decedent. Personal Representative will ACCEPTING SEALED Cremation arrangements permission of a court of By: Shapiro & Kreisman, On JANUARY 14, 2019, file a Final Settlement and BIDS FOR are under direction of Fohn competent jurisdiction. The ROAD WORK Funeral Home in Cassville, LLC the last will of the decedent Petition for determination www.shapiroandkreisman- debt collector is attempting having been admitted of the persons who are the The Roaring River Missouri. mo.com to collect a debt and any to probate, the following successors in interest to Special Road District is now Visit www.fohnfu- information obtained will individual was appointed the personal/real estate of accepting sealed bids for neralhome.com for Altisource be used for that purpose personal representative the decedent and of the Road Work, Mowing, Chip & online obituaries, Purported address: (Casefile No. 216692- of the estate of JAMES extent and character of Seal, and Tree Removal. 892425). guestbook and private 330 S Cedarbrook Dr, Monett, HAROLD ARNOLD, their interest therein and for Bids must be marked on 1st Ins. 1-16-19 52 - 3 the envelope (Bid enclosed). condolences MO 65708 decedent, by the Probate distribution of such property, ______Division of the Circuit Court in the Probate Division of Bids must be post marked FOHN FUNERAL Publication Dates: 01/16/19, of Barry County, Missouri. the Circuit Court of Barry by Feb. 8, 2019. HOME 01/23/19, 01/30/19, 02/06/19 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S The personal representative County, Missouri, on or Mail bids to: Roaring Cassville, Missouri 1st Ins. 1-16-19 52 - 4 FORECLOSURE SALE may administer the estate after FEBRUARY 22, 2019, River Road District, PO Box 417-847-2141 ______FOR DEFAULT in the independently without or as may be continued 9, Eagle Rock, MO 65641. payment of debt secured by adjudication, order, or by the Court, and that any For more information a Deed of Trust executed direction of the Probate objections or exceptions contact Ed Gibson at 417- by EMMA F. HENSON and Division of the Circuit to such Final Settlement 846-5141 or Marc Landrith SCOTTY R. HENSON, Court, unless a petition for or Petition or any item 417-665-9839, or Larry at husband and wife, dated supervised administration is thereof must be in writing 816-813-7012. September 18, 2014, and made to and granted by the and filed within twenty days The Roaring River Road recorded on September court. The name, business after the filing of such FinalDistrict Commissioners 19, 2014, in Book 14, at address of the personal Settlement. reserve the right to accept or Page 4869, in the officerepresentative is: reject any or all bids. of the Recorder of Deeds LISA ANN (KNOX) WINN, /s/ DONALD L. CUPPS, 1st Ins. 1-16-19 52 - 2 of Barry County, Missouri, 19401 UMBERLAND Attorney ______the undersigned Trustee PLACE, Ellis, Cupps, & Cole, P.C. will on Friday, February 22, LAND O LAKES, FL 34638 P.O. Box 276, CITY OF BUTTERFIELD 2019, between the hours The personal Cassville, MO 65625 ACCEPTING SEALED of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., representative’s attorney’s417-847-2734 BIDS ON CONSTRUCTION specifically at 10:00 a.m. at name, business address /s/ STEPHANIE JILL OF NEW CITY HALL the East Front Courthouse and phone number is: CRAWFORD The City of Butterfield Door in the City of Cassville, JAMES J. RANDALL, Personal Representative is accepting sealed bids for County of Barry, sell at 405 BROADWAY, 1st Ins. 1-23-19 1-4 the construction of a new public venue to the highest P.O. BOX 151, ______city hall. Stay current. bidder for cash the following MONETT, MO 65708 Prospective bidders can described real estate located 417-235-8688 IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL pick up a bid packet between in Barry County, Missouri, The non-resident CIRCUIT COURT OF 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and to-wit: Call 847-2610 to subscribe to personal representative’s BARRY COUNTY 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on M, MISSOURI W, TH, F at 10601 N. Ash The Cassville Democrat. LOT 44 AND 45 IN designated agent’s name, business address, and PROBATE DIVISION St., Butterfield. www.cassville-democrat.com WILDWOOD ESTATES, phone number is: In the Estate of: Bids should include A SUBDIVISION AS PER JAMES J. RANDALL, ELMA IRENE JACKSON, Certificate of liability THE RECORDED PLAT 405 BROADWAY, Deceased. insurance. THEREOF: P.O. BOX 151, Case No. 19BR-PR00003 Bids must be submitted MONETT, MO 65708 NOTICE OF LETTERS in a sealed envelope marked to satisfy said debt and trust. 417-235-8688 OF ADMINISTRATION City Hall Construction Bid. Jon Horner, Trustee All creditors of said GRANTED Bids can be mailed or Security Bank of Southwest decedent are notified to(Supervised file Administration) hand delivered to: Butterfield Missouri claims in court within six To all persons interested City Hall, Attn: City Clerk, months from the date of firstin the Estate of ELMA IRENE P.O. Box 235, Cassville, MO Blake B. Fields, publication of this notice JACKSON, Decedent: 65625. Attorney for Trustee or if a copy of this notice On JANUARY 14, 2019, Bids will be accepted Law Office of Blake B. was mailed to, or served the following individuals until 5:00 p.m. Monday, Fields, LLC upon, such creditor by the were appointed the personal February 18, 2019. 605 Main Street, personal representative, representatives of the estate For more information Cassville, MO 65625 then within two months from of ELMA IRENE JACKSON, contact Tracy Anders, City 1st Ins. 1-23-19 1-4 the date it was mailed or decedent, by the Probate Clerk, at 417-442-7975 or Classifly, served, whichever is later, Division of the Circuit Court butterfield@totalhighspeed. or be forever barred to the com PROBATE of Barry County, Cassville, Classiflew, fullest extent permissible by Missouri. The City of Butterfield law. Such six-month period The personal reserves the right to refuse and such two-month period representatives’ businessany or all bids. Classiflown. IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL do not extend the limitation 1st Ins. 1-16-19 52 - 4 CIRCUIT COURT OF addresses and phone period that would bar claims numbers are: ______BARRY COUNTY However you say it... one year after the decedent’s CHARLES THOMAS MISSOURI death, as provided in section JACKSON, SHELL KNOB SCHOOL PROBATE DIVISION 473.444, RSMo, or any 103 LARAY STREET, ACCEPTING SEALED things fly in the In the Estate of: other applicable limitation CASSVILLE, MO 65625 BIDS FOR ROOF SYSTEM HARLEY EDWARD periods. Nothing in section and The Shell Knob School classiflieds. MINNIER, JR. 473.033, RSMo, shall be JANICE VEANN TRUMAN, District #78 is soliciting bids Deceased. construed to bar any action 16925 14TH STREET, for a Polyurethane Foam/ Case No. 18BR-PR00216 against a decedent’s liability CASSVILLE, MO 65625 Elastospray Roof System for NOTICE OF LETTERS insurance carrier through a The personal the Middle School and Gym OF ADMINISTRATION defendant ad litem pursuant representatives’ attorney’s roof surfaces. GRANTED to section 537.021, RSMo. name, business address Specifications and (Supervised Administration) Date of the decedent’s and phone number is: information may be To all persons interested death was DECEMBER 26, JAMES WILLIAM obtained by calling the in the Estate of HARLEY 2018. LE COMPTE II, Superintendent’s office at EDWARD MINNIER, JR., Date of first publication 104 W SEVENTH STREET, 417-858-6743 ext. 235. Decedent: is JANUARY 23, 2019. CASSVILLE, MO 65625; All bids should be On JANUARY 3, 2019, Craig Williams 417-847-2832. sealed and marked on the the following individual was Circuit Clerk All creditors of the envelope Sealed Bid, and appointed the personal By: Sherry L. Allee, decedent are notified tomailed file to the Shell Knob representative of the estate Clerk claims in court within six School Board of Education, of HARLEY EDWARD To be published in the months from the date of first24400 State Highway 39, MINNIER, JR., decedent, by Cassville Democrat publication of this notice Shell Knob, MO 65747. the Probate Division of the 1st Ins. 1-23-19 1-4 or if a copy of this notice All bids must be Circuit Court of Barry County, ______was mailed to, or served received by 12:00 p.m. Cassville, Missouri. The upon, such creditor by the February 20, 2019. personal representative’s IN THE CIRCUIT COURT personal representative, All bids will be opened at business address is: OF then within two months from the regular board meeting on Call to DIANA BAUGHMAN BARRY COUNTY the date it was mailed or February 21, 2019, and the 27471 ROSEBUD LANE MISSOURI served, whichever is later, successful bidder determined. advertise in EAGLE ROCK, MO PROBATE DIVISION or be forever barred to the The district reserves the 65641. AT CASSVILLE fullest extent permissible by right to accept or reject any the Cassville Democrat The personal In the Estate of ) law. Such six-month period and/or all bids. representative’s attorney’sGORDON L. DENNEY ) and such two-month period Done by order of name, business address Deceased ) do not extend the limitation the Shell Knob Board of • 847-2610 • and phone number is: Estate No. 18BR-PR00123 period that would bar claims Education. DAVID ALLEN COLE NOTICE OF FILING OF one year after the decedent’s Brenda Smith, 702 WEST STREET FINAL SETTLEMENT AND death, as provided in section Board Secretary PO BOX 276 PETITION 473.444, RSMo, or any 1st Ins. 1-30-19 2 CASSVILLE, MO 65625 FOR DISTRIBUTION other applicable limitation 417-847-2734 To all persons interested periods. Nothing in section All creditors of the in the estate of GORDON 473.033, RSMo, shall be Call 847-2610 decedent are notified toL. DENNEY, file deceased: construed to bar any action claims in court within six You are hereby notified against a decedent’s liability to subscribe to the months from the date of firstthat the undersigned insurance carrier through a Cassville Democrat publication of this notice Personal Representative will defendant ad litem pursuant or if a copy of this notice file a Final Settlement and to section 537.021, RSMo. Cassville Democrat Wednesday, January 30, 2019 • Page 15 CLASSIFIEDS

1. Special Notices 9. Services Offered 16. Help Wanted 16. Help Wanted PURDY HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING When: This week IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Theme: “I Love the 1980s” Please check your ad the first day CHECK IT OUT! Coronations: Friday afternoon, before varsity game of publication. If it contains an er- Homeowner Insurance ror, report it to The Cassville WE’RE HIRING! Democrat Classified Department. All types. Call John at Errors will be corrected and credit STARCHMAN INSURANCE. will be issued for the first day of 417- 847-3554 Trinity Lutheran School in Freistatt publications only. The Cassville is searching for a dynamic, energetic Democrat shall not be liable for LOST YOUR elementary/middle school homeroom any loss or expense that results from the publication (whether pub- LICENSE? teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. lished correctly or not) or omission Too many lost points or Grade assignment may be flexible of an advertisement. other violations? We can depending on experience. PE, music, or gifted experience preferred 9. Services Offered do the state SR22 filing you need to get your but not required. Salary package includes CHIMNEY SERVICES: Fireplace license back. See John full insurance benefits. and stove sales and services at Starchman Insurance since 1992. Insured. Call Agency, Cassville, MO. To apply, contact the office at 417-236-4993. Purdy High School homecoming royalty candidates and 417- 847-3554. tf CURBOW APPLIANCE Repair. 417-235-5931 or their escorts are pictured from left. Front row: freshmen All makes & models. Reliable, re- Areli Garcia and Bentley Stephens and kindergarten sponsive, reasonable. Mon-Fri 16. Help Wanted [email protected]. escorts Madison Robbins and Charlie Cornelius. Back 8-5. 417-236-0700. row: junior candidates Scotty Henry and Soledad Salas; LAWRENCE COUNTY Health Applications due 2/8. Learn more about Trinity at senior candidates Isbell Ibarra and Mason Schallert, DOSS APPLIANCE Repair Ser- Department has an immediate vice: Service all major brands, and sophomore candidates Kinsley Mattingly and Jake opening for a full time (35 www.trinity1874.com. prompt, experienced service, af- Brown. Contributed photo hour/week) Registered Nurse. 2 fordable rates. Call anytime Retirement plans, 13 paid Holi- 417-235-6314. days, Generous vacation and sick 25. Real Estate For Sale 29a. Duplexes For Rent FOR ALL of your heating, air con- benefits. Insurance available. Purdy High School ditioning and sheet metal work, Send resumes to Lawrence SIX ACRES for sale by owner. 1 BEDROOM, 1 bath, very cute call Monett Sheet Metal, County Health Department, 105 Monett Schools. 417-693-3535. little duplex. Would be great for re- W. North St., Mt. Vernon, MO 235-7116. tirees. Stove and refrigerator in- 65712, fax 417-466-7485 or email 27. Homes for Sale cluded. $400 rent + $400 deposit. homecoming this SIDING & TRIM, Replacement [email protected]. Call 489-8883. Windows, guttering, entry, storm & Apply by February 6th. For more garage doors. Over 35 yrs. experi- COMPLETELY RENOVATED 3 NEIGHBORHOOD AT Deer lake. information call 417-466-2201. week ence, local references provided. bedroom 1 bath homes for sale in Prime location: warm upscale, 2 Ken R Mitchell 417-838-2976 Free SAVE-A-LOT NOW hiring part a quiet neighborhood in Purdy, bdrm, 2 bath. Quiet neighborhood. wear braces, carry crutch- estimates. time cashiers and full time man- MO. Good sized fenced in back Walking distance of shops/restau- Mister Tip-Off es or other creative signs agement, experience a must. yard, garage, and all new flooring. rants. Private patio & garage. named Friday of physical debilitation. Call 847-2610 Must be 18 years of age and able Call 417-846-0324 for more infor- $675 month. Call 417-773-8948. Friday will be 80's Day, to work nights and weekends. Ap- mation where students are urged to subscribe ply at 817 US Hwy 60, Monett, afternoon, MO 65708 29. Houses for Rent 30. Apartments for Rent to wear headbands, ban- queen at game gles, leather jackets, mul- 4 BRM/2 BA Attached garage, MOVE IN special. Large 2 and 3 BY MURRAY BISHOFF lets, track suits and other 16. Help Wanted 16. Help Wanted bedroom apartments. Microwave, fashion statements of the fenced yard in Purdy. $775/$775. Cassville Democrat 489-8883. dishwasher, w/d hookups, walk in period. closets. Storage closet on balco- Purdy High School will Coronation for Mister FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 ny. Truck parking available, family celebrate homecoming on Tip-Off will be held at a bath in Monett. Call Debco Man- atmosphere. Small pets ok. Wa- Friday as part of festivi- special Homecoming agement at 417-881-3216 or ter, sewer and trash paid. Close to ties that include the Hall of Assembly on Friday after- email at rentals@debcoreal- Wal-Mart. Aurora, MO. Fame induction. noon. Candidates for the ty.com. 417-229-2871. As part of the recog- honor include freshman WINTECH JOB OPPORTUNITIES nition to the 1981 girls Bentley Stephens, sopho- HOUSE FOR rent: 2 bedroom, 1 basketball team's induc- bath house in Aurora. $550 rent. 31. Rooms for Rent more Jake Brown, junior tion into the school's Hall Scotty Henry and senior WinTech just had a record year and is looking $550 deposit. 417-489-8883. J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent. of Fame, homecoming Mason Schallert. The forward to another one! We are an employee-owned PLYMOUTH LANDING APART- will have a "We Love the business offering competitive pay and benefits who Weekly low rates - No pets. Cable cheerleaders selected can- MENTS: 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom. TV, refrigerator, microwave. 1980s" theme, organized manufactures windows and doors for a wide variety didates from the basket- 1136 Sq ft. Appliances included. 417-489-6000. by the Student Council. ball players, and the full of niche markets. Premium pay may be available W/D in unit. All electric. Water, On Monday, students student body voted to if you are a Class E licensed driver, Class A-CDL sewer, trash is paid. Available for wore class colors. Students move-in in March. Income Limita- 33. Miscellaneous for Sale select the winner. licensed driver, or machine operator. As a result of grades six and young- Evening festivities will our growth we have open positions in the tions apply. EQUAL HOUSING er wore black and gold, OPPORTUNITY. 1444 E. Cleve- FACTORY DIRECT Mattress. begin with the junior var- following areas: Now open in Monett. 209 3rd St. the school colors. sev- sity basketball contest land. 417-772-1260. $450/month. enth graders wore green, • Maintenance (Industrial electrical, 235-5681. against Crane at 6 p.m. PLYMOUTH LANDING APART- eighth graders blue, fresh- The Hall of Fame induc- Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Welding) men white, sophomores MENTS: 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. 47. For Rent or Lease tion and crowning of the • Window Fabrication and Assembly 1342 Sq ft. Appliances included. pink, juniors gold and queen will follow, prior to • Glass fabrication W/D in unit. All electric. Water, seniors black. Tuesday COMMERCIAL SPACE. the varsity game. • Warehouse operations sewer, trash is paid. Available for 409 was "Twinzies" day, where Broadway in Monett. 1,000 sq. ft. Members of the royal move-in in February. Income Limi- students found a bud- court include freshman If you are interested in being an employee-owner tations apply. EQUAL HOUSING Private restroom. $600/month plus dy or group and dressed at a successful and growing company, apply in OPPORTUNITY. 1444 E. Cleve- deposit. Available March 1. Areli Garcia, sophomore alike. Today is Tourist Kingsley Mattingly, junior person at 201 Industrial Drive in Monett, MO, land. 417-772-1260. $500/month. 417-498-2266. Owner/Broker Day, where students were Soledad Salas, and senior or contact any of the following: 47. For Rent or Lease 47. For Rent or Lease encouraged to wear cam- Isbell Ibarra. Each class eras, carry luggage and Jason Hunt: [email protected] selected a representative other signs of coming from Mary Lemings: [email protected] for the royal court, and the OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT afar. full student body voted to Steve Shoemaker: [email protected] Thursday will be a Jeff Campbell: [email protected] select the queen. 403 Plaza Drive unique event, Fake an A homecoming dance Located in high traffic location off of Injury Day, where stu- will follow the games in Hwy 60 in Monett near fast food establishments. dents bandage themselves, the school cafeteria. Call 417-230-2057

55. Storage OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR CROSSLAND STOR-ALL. Across East of Wal-Mart. 10 buildings, 7 sizes. 235-3766. WinTech just had a record year and is looking GET THE forward to another one! We are an employee-owned FRIEZE’S STORAGE- 10 Sizes business with competitive pay and benefits and are plus outside storage. Gated at Cassville Democrat currently looking for an Office Administrator. This night. Phone 417-393-9662. 847.2610 position will play an integral role in the customer MAIN STREET Storage in Pierce Cassville-Democrat.com service and organizational strength of our company. City. Two locations. 417-489-3077 The Office Administrator will provide administrative support, greet and direct visitors and answer and respond to calls and emails. Qualified candidates will have strong verbal and written communication skills, a strong ability to multi-task and a friendly demeanor. • High School diploma required • Knowledge of EXCEL required • Knowledge of KRONOS a plus If you are interested in being an employee-owner at a successful and growing company, apply in STAY CURRENT person at 201 Industrial Drive in Monett, MO, or Call 847.2610 to contact any of the following: subscribe to the “Because the People Mary Lemings: [email protected] Cassville Democrat Must Know.” Jack Williams: [email protected] Cassville-Democrat.com Public Notice advertising plays a unique role both in American his- tory and in the process by which this country’s democracy is preserved. Its one premise is that people must be informed if they are to govern themselves competently. Public No- tice advertising first came into be- ing with the Congress of 1792. That body, recognizing its responsibilityThe government wears many hats. to the people, required the Postmas- ter General to advertise for bids forWe put them all in one place. the construction of new post offices. From that inauspicious beginning to the publicationLooking requirements for inone fed- place to get fast answers to your questions about eral, state andgovernment local laws today, benefigov- ts and services? USA.gov is your offi cial source ernment officials have come more and more tofor understand all federal, their obliga- state and local government information. Now that’s tions to inform the public throughsomething you can hang your hat on. Public Notice advertising. Newspa- pers over the years have been the vehicle by which these obligations have been fulfilled. They will con- tinue to be as long as the public de- mands that it be informed frequently and by the best means possible. Page 16 • Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Cassville Democrat LOCAL

Bird is the word

Cindy Puryear mixed paint colors together to get the perfect shade of brown for the tree branch the yellow snowbird would sit on during the Jan. 22 adult paint- ing class at the library. The Cassville Branch Library has offered an adult painting class once a month for During the adult painting class at the Cassville Branch Library on Jan. 22, instructor Donna Lawson helped two years, and participants pay only $5 when they Catharina Kungl with her painting technique. The theme for January’s class was a Yellow Snowbird. Jordan Privett/ sign up to help pay for supplies. Jordan Privett/jprivett@ [email protected] cassville-democrat.com

The adult painting class offered through the Cassville Branch Library is a painting tutorial through paintingparties.com. The participants watch a video clip, then start The adult painting class offered through Cassville Branch Library gives people the painting. The instructor can assist, replay the video and explain tips and technique, opportunity to be creative, while following a structured lesson. Janis Hinde held her but the painters paint at their pace and be creative. During the class on Jan. 22, 14-month-old granddaughter Erika Paul as she painted her blue sky, and Amanda Donna Foster focused on her technique while painting pine needles on the branch Paul focused on her brush strokes during the adult painting class on Jan. 22 at the that the yellow snowbird would sit on. Jordan Privett/[email protected] Cassville library. Jordan Privett/[email protected] Tax: Record breaking January CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Cassville saw a record ing 1 percent generated ago for a new 10-month breaking January, receiv- $163,221.56 in January, record. ing $82,850.86 from up $26,360.44 from Purdy followed Monett’s its 1 percent sales tax a year ago. It was the lead by seeing its 1 percent for the general fund, up third-highest disburse- sales tax paying general $13,800.51, or 20 per- ment for the month in bills produce $7,106.42, up cent from a year ago. 12 years. The gain con- $4,822.73, or more than Seligman’s 1 percent tax tinued the up-and-down three times last January’s Employee Owned produced $8,281.07, up every other month pat- payment. The sum re-right- $2,906.61 and close to the tern that has character- ed Purdy’s fiscal year trend, 2017 record. Wheaton’s ized Monett’s sales tax pushing it back over last Now is a good time to call and get a free unpredictable 1 percent income for most of the year with $41,490.43, up tax, producing three times past year. by around $2,500 after estimate on your paving needs. what its half-cent tax The gain gave Monett’s December’s shortfall. It was made in January, yielded fiscal year sum from the the best January showing As the winter approaches and our work slows it is a good time $4,848.90, up $3,009.23 general fund a tally of since the city dropped to a or more than two-and-a- $1,671,919.61, up more single sales tax supporting to call us to get a price on your paving needs for next season. half times when came in than $20,000 from a year the general fund in 2011. last January. Hutchens Construction Company has been serving Showing more incre- Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri for over 55 years with mental gains was Semi Truck load of rice hulls Washburn with its 1 per- quality Asphalt Paving and Pavement maintenance products cent general fund tax or rice hulls & pine shavings generating $1,978.96, mix delivered and spread in Hutchens Construction can handle any job - from up $154.15 from a year ago. Exeter’s 1 percent your poultry house. the smallest the largest!. tax received $1,736.26, a Please call gain of $183.90 over last January. Thompson Poultry Bedding LLC Monett’s two sales tax- es generating revenue for at 479-738-7467 or 479-738-1417 the general fund total-

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