MISSOURI’S BEST SMALL-TOWN WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 75¢ Three-time Gold Cup winner, Missouri Press Association, 2015, 2016 and 2017 FOLKS FLOCK TO BIRDING BOOTCAMP AT STATE PARK — PAGE 7 HARDWARE BOUNCES IN FOR HOOPSTERS >>> Ozark 7 Conference names top basketball players. — PAGE 3 CASSVILLE emocrat DMARCH 28, 2018 | CASSVILLE-DEMOCRAT.COM APRIL ELECTION City contests: Purdy, Butterfield, Chain O Lakes Cassville schools again School boards: Cassville, Monett Road districts: Capps Creek, Crane Creek combat social media rumors Richard Asbill, Cassville it. There were also a few people Voters to No bomb threat, SCHOOL THREAT superintendent, said he has cop- who commented dispelling the no lockdown at ies of Facebook posts allegedly rumors.” RUMORS starting the rumors. Other commenters and posts Where: Cassville High School pick school noticed the police presence on high school campus What: Reports of bomb threat, “The initial reports we Thursday school lockdown not true received were that there was campus, which Asbill said had More: Change made to school a bomb threat and the school nothing to do with the rumors. boards, BY KYLE TROUTMAN resource officer schedule; police was on lockdown. We have not “We have worked the last [email protected] meet with admins about door received a bomb threat and the few weeks with [Cassville Police The Cassville school district security school was never on lockdown,” Chief Dana] Kammerlohr and aldermen is again combating rumors on he said. “It looks like someone made a schedule change to our social media concerning school bomb threat and lockdown at made it up, then others made school resource officer, [Troy Write-in votes safety, including rumors of a the high school on Thursday. up other things to go along with CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 to determine Washburn city, two U.S. Rep. Billy Long cuts ribbon SCHOOL RESOURCE road district seats OFFICER Who: Troy Wenzel BY MURRAY BISHOFF at intermediate school What: Responds to aftermath Cassville Democrat of alleged threats and multiple Changes are coming to cities, unsubstantiated rumors that had school boards and road districts circulated through school system, in Tuesday’s election. offers suggestions for students Many political subdivisions, however, will not have votes due to a lack of contests. Barry County cities Alleged Purdy One contested race devel- oped in Purdy, where one-term threats keep incumbent Brian Bowers fac- es a rematch against Raymond Stapleton, who lost in 2016. resource Bobby Baker, appointed to the East Ward seat, is unopposed in his bid for a full term. officer busy Butterfield One race has emerged in the Wenzel: ‘You can’t Butterfield city government. In the West Ward, incumbent talk like that, you Frances Hobbs, who has now served several consecutive terms, can’t say those things’ faces a challenge from first-time BY JULIA KILMER candidate Donald Privett. [email protected] One change will take place in Cassville School Resource the East Ward, where first-time Officer Troy Wenzel is busy every candidate Rusty Dilbeck is run- day with his duties patrolling ning unopposed. Tony Cope is also unopposed for the mayor’s school campuses, talking to chil- job, which he has held since 2006. dren about bullying, safety and Washburn making good choices as a DARE No one filed for the two open officer, handling traffic and pro- at-large seats in Washburn, which viding general security. has had difficulty drawing can- But lately, he has had his didates in recent years. Cheryl hands full with alleged safety Floyd, who was appointed in 2015 threats and rumors of threats that and elected by write-in in 2016, have escalated in recent weeks told the clerk she forgot to file for following school shooting inci- re-election. Ken West, the other dences nationwide. incumbent who was elected by As the only SRO for the write-in two years ago, did not file Cassville Superintendent Richard Asbill, left, shows U.S. Rep. Billy Long pictures of damages Cassville school district, Wenzel after serving three terms. done by flood waters in December 2015 at the Cassville Intermediate School’s fifth-grade has been working long shifts CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 wing. Kyle Troutman/[email protected] CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Dentist speaks to ball players about chewing tobacco Spears: ‘Our goal is to DANGEROUS HABIT help people understand Who: Dr. Jared Spears, DDS What: Seeks to bring awareness to what the dangers are’ parents, teachers and the community about the serious health risks of chew- BY JULIA KILMER ing tobacco, especially concerning youth [email protected] Why: To prevent oral cancer, disfigura- The phrase, “complacency kills,” tion and save lives is often used in trainings for career fields where safety is paramount We see a lot of adults and young such as police work, aviation or patients, and we know what’s going firefighting, to remind workers not on. We know that it’s way more to get too comfortable in their posi- prevalent than folks understand. tions, lest tragedy hit. “Kids see a lot of adults do it, so Local dentist Dr. Jared Spears, they’re doing it too. It’s grandpa DDS, is trying to send a similar and dad, so it’s a natural thing for Local dentist Dr. Jared Spears, DDS, talks to baseball players about the dan- message by bringing awareness to them to do it and once they try it, gers of chewing tobacco. After seeing young patients with signs of precan- a habit that can seriously impact it’s very addictive. It has a high level cerous conditions in their mouth from chewing tobacco, also called leuko- one’s health, cause disfiguration, of nicotine in it.” plakia, Spears has begun an educational campaign in local schools to bring or kill as a result of complacency or Spears has seen signs of chew- attention to the habit, which he says is more accepted than smoking but indifference to the habit, and one ing tobacco use, including precan- often more dangerous, because of the prolonged exposure. Contributed photo that usually starts in youth. cerous conditions, even in young That habit is chewing tobacco, people. chews than someone who smokes.” are getting that,” she said. “They’re otherwise known as smokeless “The nicotine is so addictive and According to a statistic Lambel not old enough to buy it, so some- tobacco, snuff or chew. they don’t realize it,” said Jeanne shared, 78 percent of tobacco users one is providing it or they get it “I have seen it in several young Lambel, dental office staff. “The nic- will develop leukoplakia,” a precan- from an older sibling.” people and a lot of adults, but our otine in one can is equivalent to cerous condition characterized by One of Spears’ biggest concerns three packs of cigarettes, and the white spots on the tongue, cheek is that many think it is just a harm- 7 3929200068 8 concern is how prevalent it is,” Vol. 148, No. 10 Spears said. “We’re seeing it in amount of cancer-causing chemicals or gums. less habit. ©2018 Cassville Democrat younger ages. They start as kids. is 10 times greater of someone who “It’s scary when you think kids CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 COVERING BARRY COUNTY, MO., LIKE THE MORNING DEW SINCE 1871. Page 2 • Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Cassville Democrat

NEWS BRIEFS General Municipal Election is coming up Tuesday Gary Youngblood, Barry County clerk, said March sales taxes rally Missouri’s new Photo Voter ID law outlines iden- ing $5,113.27 from its 1 per- over a year ago. tification options for registered Missouri voters to County down SALES TAX cent general fund tax, up Bucking the upward use on Election Day at their polling location. Most 1 percent for $1,778.88, or 53 percent, trend were two of the Missourian’s have a Missouri Driver’s license or Non- REVENUES from last March. It was smaller towns. Washburn's General pattern: Gains over driver License, which is an acceptable photo ID for quarter compared the best March showing 1 percent tax received voting. Showing this type of ID is also the quickest last March to 2017 Cassville: Down 0.5 percent since 2012, and brought $2,494.12, down $221.85 way to get through the check-in line and vote. There the nine-month fiscal year for the month and down 2 are also other options, too. Option No. 1: Provide a for the quarter BY MURRAY BISHOFF County: Down 1 percent for total to $48,594.29, up 16 percent of the year. Exeter's Missouri issued Driver or Non-driver license, U.S. Cassville Democrat quarter compared to 2017 percent from a year ago 1 percent tax yielded Passport, or Military ID. Option No. 2: Provide a sec- for the third highest total $1,680.85, down $939.03 ondary form of ID, such as a voter registration card, Sales tax receipts to March, down $1,693.52 in the seven years Purdy for the month and down 11 paycheck or bank statement and sign a statement Barry County and its cit- ies rallied for the second from a year ago, leaving has collected only one tax percent for the quarter. confirming their identity. Option No. 3: If the voter straight month, with most the year's total down 0.5 to pay general bills. Barry County's two has no form of ID, but is a registered voter, they may local governments receiv- percent for the quarter. Thanks to the poor half-cent sales taxes for cast a provisional ballot. ing revenues failing to top In Wheaton, where showing in January, Purdy general expenses and totals from last March. receipts continue to make received $11,911.73 in the roads brought in $177,459 Exeter play takes stage on April 20 The seven Barry County little sense, the 1 percent first quarter of 2018, down each, both up $7,798 from The Exeter High School production of “You’re a cities with sales taxes general fund tax generated 21 percent from last year's a year ago. Receipts for the Good Man Charlie Brown” will be performed on April received $621,863.43. $12,150.81, up $1,101.23 pace. quarter tallied a drop of 1 20 at 7 p.m. and on April 21 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Factoring out the new from last March, bump- Seligman's 1 percent percent compared to last Exeter High School cafetorium. For more information, Monett aquatic center tax, ing this year's sum up 45 tax received $8,893.51, year's pace. people may call 417-835-2922. The play is under the that meant the taxes col- percent from a year ago. up $1,133.18, returning The separate sales tax direction of Kerry Hays. lected a year ago brought Wheaton's half-cent tax the city's receipts to the supporting Barry County's in 7 percent more in receipts are running a level it had in 2016 when 911 received $133,050.60 March. third of the 1 percent, up Walmart ran the grocery in March, up $5,838.43 FFA Labor Auction and Fish Fry on Friday Cassville's 1 percent tax 23 percent for the year. store now run by Harp's. from a year ago. For the The Cassville FFA Labor Auction and Fish Fry will covering general expens- Purdy broke out of a Seligman's receipts are up quarter, the sum was down be held at 6 p.m. on Friday at the Family Life Center, es raised $177,459.89 in two-month slump, receiv- 14 percent for the quarter $3,123.54, or 1 percent. located at 200 East 5th St. in Cassville. The meal will include fried fish or chicken tenders, french fries, cole- slaw and baked beans for a $10 donation. Numerous local businesses have donated items to be auctioned Staff advocate for libraries in state capitol visit off, and desserts will be included in the auction. In the labor auction, students will be in pairs of two with a work day of four hours. The dates will be scheduled between the students and the buyer. Cassville Alumni Association Banquet coming in May On May 26, the Cassville Alumni Association will host its annual banquet at Cassville High School. There will be entertainment, food and a quick program. The business portion of the annual event will include pre- sentation of scholarship awards, election of officers and recognition of classes with special attention to class reunions. Registration will open at 4:30 p.m., with the banquet starting at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 per person, which includes dinner, alumni dues and con- tribution to the Alumni Scholarship Fund. Any classes hosting reunions may contact Desiree Corn at 417- 847-3137 to reserve tables. Eagle Rock hosting 8th Annual Community Garage Sale The 8th Annual Community Garage Sale in Eagle Rock will be held on May 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eagle Rock Community Center Barn. Concessions are On Library Advocacy Day, which took place March 13 in Jefferson City, at the state’s capitol, Barry-Lawrence available, and the event is sponsored by the Friends County Library System Director Gina Milburn and Youth Services Coordinator Janea Coker met with lawmakers of the Library. For more information, people may call to update them on the library system and ask for their continued support of libraries across the state. They Roberta at 417-671-1669. are pictured above with State Sen. David Sater, R-Cassville. During the event, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft addressed the group of librarians before they met with representatives. Milburn said Ashcroft is incredibly sup- Head Start spring recruitment underway portive of libraries, for which she is very grateful. Contributed photo The Ozark Area Community Action Corporation Library Advocacy Day (OACAC) Head Start is now accepting applications for was held March 13, in its program for enrollment beginning in September. Jefferson City. Barry- Head Start is a school readiness program serving chil- Lawrence Regional dren ages 3-5 aimed at preparing children and their Library staff Janea families for success in school. Children participate Coker, youth services in a variety of educational activities. The program is coordinator, and Gina designed to support the healthy growth and develop- Milburn, director, ment to children, and to support parents in their roles attended to update as the child’s first and most important teacher. Head representatives on the Start provides: medical and dental referrals; preven- library system and to tative health and dental assistance; screening and advocate for their con- referrals, including developmental, language, mental tinued support of librar- health, nutrition and speech, inclusion of children ies across the state. with disabilities and nutritious meals. Bus transporta- Pictured above, Milburn tion is available based on bus routes and schedule for takes time for a photo a half-day. Transportation assistance is also available with State Rep. Scott for families to attend Head Start activities. Children Fitzpatrick, R-Shell with disabilities are invited to participate in all parts of the program. Full-day, extended-day or half-day Knob. Contributed photo sessions are available. Families who meet income guidelines and whose children are 3 years old are eligi- ble to apply. Homeless children and children in foster Dentist: care automatically qualify. For more information on Chewing tobacco increases exposure Head Start, people may visit www.oac.ac, or call the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 local Head Start at 417-847-8011, or the central office toll-free at 866-282-3430. “Our goal is to help peo- be successful for more than ment on a community or known for chewing, and ple understand what the a month.” individual, but is about sunflower seeds go very dangers are,” he said. “It’s The late Gruen Von bringing some attention to well with baseball, so if Camp Barnabas hosting 5K in Springfield not a benign thing. People Behrens was a baseball this,” Spears said. “I don’t we can say, ‘Hey, here’s Camp Barnabas’ 6th Annual “Big Party” Half know smoking is bad and player who was diagnosed think any parent wants an alternative to chewing, Marathon & 5K Race is set for April 7. It’s called you don’t light up in the with mouth cancer at age their child to be addicted it’s a way to remind them the “Big Party,” as there are more than 20 party and store, but you go into dif- 17. He started chewing at to [become disfigured, or to make a better choice, entertainment groups, including four DJs, cheering ferent places, and people age 13 and by age 21, had die] from chewing tobac- and keep some young folks the runners on along the route. All proceeds benefit are chewing. So it’s not as lost a third of his tongue, co. Growing up as child is from doing something that the camper scholarship fund, so more individuals can socially taboo and more half his jaw and partial use hard enough without add- could become a lifelong attend camp this summer. accepted, but it’s every bit of his right arm. ing anything else to it. But problem.” of dangerous — the nic- Although he became if we don’t realize it’s a If anyone would like otine levels and potential known for speaking out problem, there’s no hope to sponsor seeds, Spears CORRECTIONS to cause cancer are just as against the dangers of for us to change our atti- can be reached at 417- The Cassville Democrat corrects factual errors strong as with smoking.” tobacco use, he died at age tude toward it.” 847-2461. promptly and courteously. If you have a correction Unlike smoking, chew- 38 due to complications. To help bring aware- “We’d love to have any- or clarification, please email Editor Kyle Troutman at ing tobacco users keep it The habit started when ness and thwart tragedy one participate,” Spears [email protected] in their mouth for hours he got a can of snuff from in a young person’s life said. “Our desire is to help at a time, which greatly a friend. who may think chewing our community.” increases their exposure. “He was on a campout is cool thing to do, Spears CASSVILLE “It’s not just a puff of and someone had got a can has begun an educational CASSVILLE smoke,” Spears said. of chew from their dad and campaign about the issue to DEMOCRAT “People do get cancer and began passing it around,” local schools. emocrat die from chewing tobac- Spears said. “Within a cou- “He is starting with base- March 28, 2018 DCOVERING BARRY COUNTY LIKE THE MORNING DEW co. Their jaws get cut out. ple of years, he was addict- ball players, taking sunflow- Volume One Hundred Forty-eight Number 10 Rust Publishing MOARCASS, L.L.C. When you have cancer in ed and didn’t have a jaw er seeds, because they’re Rust publishing is family owned and operated. your mouth, things are cut anymore.” used to having something (USPS092920) out. Some smoke a pack 600 Main Street - P.O. Box 486 Spears warns parents in their mouth when they (417) 847-2610 LISA CRAFT, GENERAL MANAGER of cigarettes a day, but on and teachers to be watch- dip, so having those gives FAX: (417) 847-3092 KYLE TROUTMAN, EDITOR the flip side, someone who ful for kids who may be them something to do with Rust Publishing MOARCASS, L.L.C. chews, all their waking using chewing tobacco. their mouth,” Lambel said. hours it’s in their mouth, “If your kid comes “It’s like smoking. You’re Yearly Subscription Rate P.O. Box 486 • 600 Main Street - Cassville, MO 65625 it would be like constantly home and has been chew- just used to having some- in Barry, Lawrence, McDonald, Phone: 417-847-2610 FAX: 417-847-3092 Newton and Stone counties Email address: [email protected] smoking.” ing, you’d have no idea,” thing in your mouth.” $28.75 Website: Cassville-Democrat.com And the habit can be Spears said. “It’s not like “Sports teams have Elsewhere hard to kick. smoking. You can smell banned tobacco because $39.00 STAFF “You get people around a that on them a lot easier.” it has a negative image to Periodicals Postage Paid At Darlene Wierman ...... Office Manager baseball field or their work- Most schools have a no young fans, so we thought Cassville, Missouri 65625 Jared Lankford ...... Sports Editor place and they see others tobacco policy, but kids this would be a way to POSTMASTER: Julia Kilmer ...... Staff Writer doing it and think that’s can keep the tobacco in encourage them to try Send Address Changes to Brad Stout ...... Graphic Designer CASSVILLE DEMOCRAT James Craig ...... AccountExecutive what they should doing,” the back of their mouth something different,” said Spears said. “The statistics to hide it, sometimes even P.O. Box 486 Marion Chrysler ...... AccountExecutive Monte Wolfe, clinic office Cassville, MO 65625 Kevin Funcannon ...... Distribution Director show that of 400,000 who swallowing it. manager. “Historically, email:[email protected] try to stop, only 1 in 15 will “This is not a judg- baseball players are CASSVILLE PAGE 3 Sports Editor Jared Lankford emocrat 417-847-2610 D SPORTS [email protected] Wednesday, March 28, 2018

CASSVILLE GIRLS TRACK What: Returns nine members HARDWARE BOUNCES IN FOR AREA HOOPSTERS Last meet: Took second at McDonald County Next meet: Thursday at Aurora Lady Wildcats track small but mighty Cassville girls track relies on experience BY JARED LANKFORD [email protected] With nine returning letter winners, the Cassville girls track team has a small, but talented nucleus. Returning for Cassville are: Audra Brooks, Catie Edmondson, Nefertiti Gautney, Opal Gouvion, Brianna Hemphill, Parker Marple, Alondra Miller, Kennedy Parnell and Josi Rose. New to the roster are: Hannah Hackler, Riley Mills, Chloe Purdy’s Colt Keeling was named the Ozark 7 Conference Player of the Year. Kyle Troutman/[email protected] Parsons, Kyren Postlewait and Jordyn Stafford. That talent was on display Thursday, as the Lady Wildcats took fourth place at the 12-team McDonald Country relays. Ozark 7 Conference “I was real proud of their effort,” said Tom Hubbard, Cassville girls coach. “We brought 12 girls to the meet, nine of them underclassmen and names top hoopsters scored 80 points. That to me speaks volumes to their compet- BY JARED LANKFORD itiveness.” [email protected] HONORS Carthage won the event with ome of the best small-school What: Ozark 7 Conference 155 points, followed by Monett basketball in southwest Missouri What: Released all-conference accolades with 134. McDonald County Scan be found here in Barry and Sport: Basketball scored 96. Lawrence counties. Results for the Lady Wildcats A bulk of the schools are part of the ed a pair of underclassmen in juniors are as follows: Ozark 7 Conference, which night in and Tori Goostree and Hallie Mitchell on night out has some great basketball. the First Team squad. Alyia Prewitt Second place was voted to the Second Team, and Shot put: Kyren Postlewait, This year, the league sent a team to the final four and now, the time has Rachel Lacy and Zoie Simpson landed 34-8 on the Honorable Mention squad. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 come to award and name its best players. Conference Player of the year Layne Skiles from Purdy landed awards went to Colt Keeling, of Purdy, on the First Team, with Zoe Brown and Twilah Carrasquillo, of Verona. earning a spot on the Second Team BRIEFS On the boys side Purdy landed Tyler and Cailyn Spears finding room on the Keeler on the First Team. Hunter Cook Honorable Mention squad. Tourney schedule hectic for was a Second Team selection, and Osiel From Southwest, Emily Snyder and Aldava earned a Honorable Mention Kaitlyn Bernard were selected to the Cassville Golf Club Honorable Mention team. award. The preliminary tourna- Exeter’s Julia Grant was named to Exeter’s Ethan Caddel was voted to ment schedule for 2018 sea- the Second Team. son at the Cassville Golf Club the Second Team and Austin Rayburn The completed boys list is as follows: has been released. The first collected Honorable Mention honors. three on the docket include the From Southwest, Adam Ramirez First Team March 31 Cassville High School was a Second Team member and *Jake Doyle, McAuley Catholic Hallie Mitchell was one of four Wheaton Project Graduation Four-Person Tanner Leonhardt joined the *Eddie Gutierrez, Verona players to secure spots on the Ozark 7 Scramble, the April 21 Cassville Honorable Mention squad. Caleb Hillhouse, Verona All-Conference basketball team. Jared High School Golf Team Four- On the girls teams, Wheaton land- CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Lankford/[email protected] Person Scramble and the May 12 Cassville Golf Course Two-Man Shootout. People may contact the Pro-Shop at 417-847-2399 for more information about Cassville runners setting personal records on pavement these events. things that we can improve on.” Sommers, DJ White, Austin Wildcats see CASSVILLE TRACK Individual results are as fol- Wilson and Anthony Tolbert, Golf tournament set in June What: Competed at McDonald lows: 1.38.0 The Missouri Veterans Home growing path at County Assistance League has announced opening meet Next Meet: At Aurora Second place Fifth place the Third Annual Duffers for When: Thursday 400-meter: Austin Wilson, 300-meter hurdles: Devon Veterans Golf Tournament, which BY JARED LANKFORD 51.7 Brookes, 44.3 will be held on June 16 at the [email protected] left to do,” said Clay Weldy, Shot put: Skyler Wolf, 46-8 Discus: Skyler Wolf, 115-0) Honey Creek Golf Club north of In their first taste of var- Cassville track coach. “I was Aurora. The golf tournament will Third place Sixth place sity action this season, the pleased with some of our older Long jump: Austin Wilson, be a fundraiser to benefit the vet- 100-meter: Jericho Farris, Wildcats track team compet- guys who got personal record in 20-10 eran residents of the Mt. Vernon ed at McDonald County on events [Austin Wilson in Long 12.07 Missouri Veterans Home. This Thursday. Jump and Skyler Wolf in shot Fourth place 100-meter hurdles: Jesse will be a four-man scramble with “We are a very young team, put]. Overall, our kids compet- Javelin: Jordan Reed, 136-5 Athonysz, 17.73 registration times of 8 a.m. and and we have a lot of growing ed well, but we saw a lot of 4x100 relay: Michael Pole vault: Nathan Dick, 9-6 12:30 p.m. The number of flights based on entrees. A team must consist of four people. They will have 50/50 drawing and silent auction. Lunch will be provid- ed. The fee is $60 per person, You have a right to know which includes cart. For those that don’t play golf, but wish to t is disappointing to write a game wardens pulled them servation agents, maybe the support hometown heroes, dona- column about what is going over. One took her to the front same in Arkansas and Kansas tions can be made. To register, Ion today with the Missouri of the pickup and began to and Oklahoma, in an attempt or for more information, people Department of Conservation interrogate her, as if she might to find away to fine fisher- may contact David Kloppenborg and know that there are news- be Bonnie Parker herself. men who have done nothing at 417-466-7103 or david.klop- papers who refuse to print it The other one hauled her wrong, travel in pairs and will [email protected]. because they do not allow any husband back to the boat and often do just what they did to criticism of that agency. What demanded that he open the that lady and her husband. I wrote a couple of weeks ago live well so the crappie therein They will give you a ticket in a Southwest Little Spikers is true and beyond dispute, LARRY DABLEMONT could be counted. There were minute if you cannot identify Volleyball Camp April 10-12 about what amounts to ques- this column weekly. But what seven. Obviously neither had the fish you personally have Southwest High School will tionable activity on the part we talk about and agree to will caught their limit. But the caught. If you have only six hold its annual Little Spikers of department agents, but be in our summer Lightnin’ agents smelled the possibility or eight crappie in your live youth volleyball camp April 10, in some newspapers today, Ridge outdoor magazine. of a technicality citation, so well, you can be forced to pay 11 and 12 at the high school gym it cannot be printed, usually The public has a right to they demanded that both fish- a fine if you can’t identify what in Washburn. The event, which because only one person dis- know what an agent can and ermen tell them exactly how you’ve caught. It is the same runs from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. each approves of it. cannot do when it comes to many that had each caught. with white bass, black bass, day, costs $25, and includes a If you wish to see those entering a home and taking The wife, who was mad as a walleye, etc. T-shirt and certificate and free columns which may be omit- your possessions. And fisher- hornet, said she didn’t know Since few fishermen keep admission to a future volleyball ted, read them on my website, men need to know what they how many were in the live well their fish separated, and since game. Coaches Steve Voyak and larrydablemontoutdoors.blog- need to do to escape citations and didn’t care, because she all fish are often kept in one Mandy Henry, and members of spot.com or in my magazine. and fines for technical vio- hadn’t caught any. The game live well, the answer is a pair the Lady Trojan volleyball team On April 13, I will spend most lations. For example, a lady warden started giving them of small scissors or clippers teach fundamentals and rules of of a day with the Director of from Long Lane, Mo., called both the third degree because you can use to clip the top or the game. For more information the Conservation Department, me last spring to tell me that two crappie fishermen have to the bottom of the tail fin to or for a sign-up sheet, contact and it is likely that what I she and her husband were always keep their fish separate mark your fish, sort of like the Coach Voyak at [email protected] write about that day will not coming back from a crappie until they get them home. old time hill people did to sep- or 479-422-5395. The camp is be published by some of the 45 fishing trip to Pomme De So that is something to arate mark the ears on open to all players. or 50 newspapers who receive Terre Lake, when a pair of remember, Missouri’s con- CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Page 4 • Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Cassville Democrat COMMENTARY

STAFF VIEW Events from Cassville’s past recalled ooking back over the years, I can recall a Lnumber of activities in and around Cassville that might seem insignif- icant to those living here today, but in those days they were either import- ant to the community or part of our everyday life. BOB MITCHELL There are people still OZARK VIEWS & COMMENTS around that could pos- sibly, if they strained, K.C. group still exists remember some of these In the meantime, the things, but they are get- Saddle and Sirloin group ting fewer and farther is still in existence. A few between. years ago, they sold their property in the southeast Cattle drives down part of the metropolitan Main Street area, moving further south Would you believe to a former farm location. there were once cattle The previous property was drives down Cassville’s purchased by a develop- Main Street? ment group and turned One such event into a residential area. occurred twice daily as There were lots in the Tweedy (I’m not remem- area, some reserved for bering his given name) commercial development, Black brought his milk others for housing, that STATE VIEW cows from pasture on sold in the million dollar South Main, to his home range. I was inspired to write ber sessions. That’s forced could help build public in the north part of Fishing events this column by a question committee chairs to limit interest and understanding Cassville. The pasture was One of the better from a public policy stu- the time for testimony, about issues — as well as where major commercial events here in the not-too- dent who asked about the making it a less friendly understanding by their development now exists distant past, was the Shell role of committee hearings environment for private colleagues. including Price Cutter and Knob-Cassville Fishing in the legislative process. citizens with little or no I actually saw legislative McDonald’s. Tournament. A spring- Not much, was my experience in appearing minds change from what His herd included time event, which started response. before a formal legislative they heard in those extend- five milk cows who had as a small group of resort Of course, there are committee. ed interim hearings. occasional hearings that PHILL BROOKS Even if a private citi- learned their route well. owners from the lake area The most poignant generate major news like zen wanted to testify and They would travel north and friends from town, CAPITOL PERSPECTIVES involved efforts to restrict on Main to the intersec- those dealing with gun could take off from work, it medical malpractice law- getting together annually remember the last story tion, turn east on East rights. wouldn’t be easy, particu- suits. for a fishing outing with But many committee from a committee hearing larly in the Senate. Street continuing north the losing team buying One of the leading pro- hearings tend to be dom- that caused you to think Two Senate committee ponents of lawsuit limits to 11th Street, where they dinner at Crowe’s Dinner inated by special-interest about a complicated public hearing rooms have been said he learned from those would make a jog east to House on the Plaza. lobbyists who utter the policy issue and helped redesigned with extended extended hearings that the alley east of Mill Street you understand the impact Good weather, or bad, expected views of their cli- space for legislators and frivolous lawsuits were and to their stanchions at on real people. the event went on year ents or organizations. staff, but leaving limited not the only cause for ris- the rear of the residence. after year, eventually That’s a fundamental One reason for the seating for others. Those Black was the father of change involves term ing medical malpractice growing out of hand as change from a few decades few seats quickly are awards, as he originally Ruth Bryant, a longtime more fishermen from both ago when bill sponsors limits. Legislators no lon- grabbed by lobbyists and friend and neighbor of ger have enough time in thought. communities wanted to would turn committee agency staff, often leaving Another factor, he said my mother-in-law Avo participate. This was the hearings into near theater office to learn how to use standing-room only for Brown. committee hearings like he realized were advances eventual downfall of the to generate public support others. in medical technology to Harriet Woods did to build TV coverage of Senate K.C. Saddle and Sirloin event as the numbers got with testimony from real deal with disabling ail- statewide public support committee hearings that One of the most pres- out of hand and people victims in need of govern- ments, but which have would later cancel at the ment action. for an issue. had been so critical in tigious organizations Another cause involves less chance of complete in Kansas City over a last minute. This naturally None were as skilled at Harriet Woods’ legislative using committee hearings the virtual elimination of successes have been nearly success. number of decades was caused headaches for the evening committee hear- Today, with shortened leaders to find replace- to build public support as abandoned in those two the Kansas City Steak was the late Sen. Harriet ings. Senate committee rooms hearings rushed through ments. and Saddle Club, who for Woods in the early 1980s. Evening hearings began because the ornate design during the few months the many years, made appear- Finally, those who The St. Louis County to be phased out under restricts TV-camera van- legislature is in session, ances at the Cassville thought they wanted to Democrat had been a jour- House Speaker Catherine tage points. I fear that the learning Rodeo. be in the event and would nalist and TV producer. Hannaway in response Granted, there’s less process from committee They had made con- later change their minds, So she knew how to line to the shenanigans that interest by metro-market hearings has become less nection with Cassville due to weather or whatev- up committee witnesses sometimes arose from TV to drive all the way to likely — for both legislators through the Barry County er, resulted in the leaders with personal, compelling late evenings of legislators Jefferson City for a story. and the general public. Sheriff’s Posse, who also to give up and finally can- stories. drinking in the Capitol. But legislators of old made road trips annu- cel the event in disgust. Her stage-craft skills Her move helped got around that problem Phill Brooks has been a ally to rodeo events in Two men at the helm of helped pass the state’s civilize the process. But and the limited time for Missouri statehouse reporter western states. During this event were the late last major toughening it had the unintended hearings with interim com- since 1970, making him dean one of those trips, the Cecil Davis of Rod ‘n’ Reel of drunken driving laws consequence of limiting mittees that had extensive of the statehouse press corps. late Barry County Sheriff Resort and Jim Patterson, and tougher standards for the ability of the general hearings across the state He is the statehouse corre- Bill Hemphill, who was former Sears Catalog nursing homes. public with daytime jobs to during the months the leg- spondent for KMOX Radio, chairman of the National Store owner in Cassville. But in recent years, it’s drive to Jefferson City and islature was not in session. director of MDN and a fac- Sheriffs’ Association, Thus went by the way- been rare that committee testify. I sense many of today’s ulty member of the Missouri invited them to our event side an excellent opportu- hearings have been enrap- Further, daytime hear- term-limited legislators do School of Journalism. He has here. nity for the two commu- turing. ings are limited to the few not understand how inter- covered every governor since After having issued nities to get together in If you doubt me, try to hours between full cham- im committee hearings the late Warren Hearnes. the invitation, it became fellowship, at least once a Cassville’s job to find a year. FINANCIAL VIEW place for them to locate if they accepted. This Tire rolling physical problem was solved when test the date did not conflict There was once a phys- with other events at the ical test for older boys Access to my checking account? Roaring River Group that involved the Seventh Dear Dave, ernment’s job to take care of every- Camp which was gener- Street hill west out of the Will paying my taxes online give ally used as a 4-H activity square. This was in the one and provide everything. The the government electronic access to center in those days. The days of the school being problem, I think, is there’s a group my checking account? — Ashley mess center and sleeping located where the two of people in every generation that accommodations were water towers are now wants someone else to take care of Dear Ashley, acceptable to the group. located. them. If you use your checking account, This involved acquiring The only thing I can suggest is Quite a project of course they will have the ability an old tire and rolling it that you try to be kind to everyone. The K.C. group coming to withdraw that money from your It does no good to have a political here provided a problem hand over hand all the account. I believe I know where DAVE RAMSEY way down the steep hill. discussion with a political neophyte. for the community and you’re going with this question, and DAVE SAYS If you have friends like this, perhaps their organization. The If the individual ever lost I think you may be a little confused contact with the tire, the no one in that industry should ever you could suggest they work to con- riding group, which was about my stance on this sort of be given electronic access to any of trol and improve the variables in to take part in the rodeo’s event was over. Needless thing. your accounts. There may be a few their lives they can actually control Grand Entry, meant care to say, only the most stout There’s nothing wrong with cer- decent debt collection companies and make better — namely them- of their horses and then and agile made it all the tain entities having access to your out there, but many of them will lie, selves. there were accommoda- way down the hill. checking account. I use electronic cheat, and steal to get your money. tions needed for the rider, Only the school’s foun- bill pay for utilities, mutual fund You can’t control the variable of some family groups and dation and large rocks contributions, and things like that I hope that clears things up, government, Josh. It’s not going to support contingent. at the end of the former all the time. The only time I warn Ashley. — Dave come to your rescue. It never has. Apparently, the facil- playground exist at that people against giving electronic — Dave ities were adequate as location today. access to their bank accounts is Many already know the group came back a when they’re dealing with collectors Dear Dave, Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey number of years and their Bob Mitchell is the former over a bad debt. The government How can I convince my fellow Solutions. He has authored seven presence did quiet a bit editor and publisher of the — even the IRS — isn’t known for millennials that government isn’t best-selling books, including The to enhance the Rotary- Cassville Democrat. He is coming in and randomly taking the solution to their problems? — Total Money Makeover. The Dave sponsored event. Now, a 2017 inductee to both the money out of people’s accounts. Josh Ramsey Show is heard by more than I understand there have Missouri Press Association Collectors, on the other hand, do it 13 million listeners each week on 585 been discussions within Hall of Fame and Missouri all the time. Dear Josh, radio stations and multiple digital the club to discontinue the Southern State University’s You’re in a fight when you’re I think you’re proceeding from a platforms. Follow Dave on the web at event as an unprofitable Regional Media Hall of dealing with a debt collector. It’s an false assumption. Many millennials DaveRamsey.com and on Twitter at @ project. Fame. adversarial relationship. As a rule, already understand it’s not the gov- DaveRamsey. Cassville Democrat Wednesday, March 28, 2018 • Page 5 LOCAL

LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS Barry County Youth Camp to To add or change a listing, email [email protected] Alcoholics Anonymous Celebrate Recovery n Aurora: The Alcoholics n Cassville: Celebrate Anonymous (AA) Group of Recovery meets at the Family set sail on summer adventures Aurora meets at 8 p.m. at Life Center in Cassville Aurora Community of Christ every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Melvin Casper, Bob Pfitzner and Summer Committee Church at 120 E. Elm every Meeting at the same time is BARRY COUNTY Mareth, Josh Osterloh and Sullivan, directors. Tuesday and Thursday. Call Celebration Station for chil- working to make YOUTH CAMP Greg Martin make sure Gail Ellis and James 417-229-1237 dren. This is for anyone with What: meals are hearty and fill- serve as camp chairper- n Cassville: The Alcoholics hurts, habit or hang-ups. Offers disadvantaged sons. Julie Wages serves campers' dreams children ages 7-10 the ing. Anonymous (AA) Group of n Golden: Celebrate The camp is operat- as secretary, and Ruby come true opportunity to attend a free Cassville meets at 8 p.m. Recovery meets at 7 p.m. at four-day summer camp at ed through the donations Hartman is treasurer. at 1308 Harold Street in the Golden Baptist Church of local businesses, mer- Other committee mem- Cassville every Sunday, on Route J in Golden every BY MELONIE ROBERTS Roaring River State Park. When: May 29 through chants, civic groups and bers include: Kayren Monday, Tuesday and Monday of each month. Cassville Democrat June 1 individuals. No govern- Brewer, Effie Collins, Thursday. Call 417-847- Dinner is served at 6:15 Now in its 53rd year, the ment funding is received Nancy Foulke, Russ 3685. p.m. This is for anyone with Barry County Youth Camp n Eagle Rock: The hurts, habit or hang-ups. carnival, complete with a by organizers of the event. Hartin, Trinity Hartin, will take place Tuesday, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) n Monett: Celebrate ring toss, balloon pop, a "We rely on the gener- Ike and Judy Hemphill, May 29 through Friday, ous donations of our local Barbara Henson, Margaret Group of Eagle Rock meets Recovery meets at New June 1, at Camp Smokey shooting gallery and more. at 7 p.m. at 86 & P (Mitchel Site Baptist Church, 1925 Committee members communities," James said. Holle, Louellen Honeycutt, at Roaring River State Park "The four-day camp is free Marlene Mareth, Cynthia Plaza) every Monday and Farm Rd 1060 in Monett, are collecting clothing for Wednesday. Call 417-271- on Thursdays. Doors open near Cassville. to children." Martin, Claudia Nolan, campers, including shorts, 0434. at 6. Childcare provided. The theme of this year's Average cost of one Raegan Nolan, Barbara lightweight sweaters and n Marionville: The The Landing, a Celebrate celebration is "Sail Away child attending the camp Oetker, Cara Osterloh, jackets, summer fun wear, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Recovery group for teens, to Barry County Youth is $150. Typically, only 100 Kaden Propps and John Group of Marionville meets meets at the same time and Camp," and Barry County swim suits and bathing children are selected for the Verstraete. trunks. at 8 p.m. on Highway 60 site. children ages 7-10, recom- opportunity, due to limited Monetary contributions next to Dairy Queen every n Purdy: Celebrate Recovery mended by their school "Some children come housing at Camp Smokey. to support the camp may Sunday. Call 417-463-7640. meets at First Baptist counselors, will have the to camp ill-prepared for A volunteer nurse, be mailed to: Barry County n Monett: The Alcoholics Church, 301 Washington opportunity to take part the activities we have Sandy Pfitzner, is on staff Youth Camp, P.O. Box Anonymous (AA) Group of St. in Purdy, at 10 a.m. on in a variety of crafts, field planned," said Jane James, throughout the four-day 254, Monett, Mo. 65708. Monett meets at 7 p.m. Mondays. trips, educational pro- co-chairman. "We always event to care for minor To make donations to for at St. Lawrence Catholic n Seligman: Celebrate grams, swimming, games try to send campers home injuries. Staffers include more information on the Church, 405 Seventh Recovery meets at MOZark and more. The final night with a new pair of shoes." Kami Willis and Kim Hall, Barry County Youth Camp, Street, every Sunday and Fellowship, 28277 Frisco of the camp will feature a Cooks Greg Davis, crafts directors, and Sarah call James at 235-3580. Wednesday. Call 417-489- Street, every Wednesday. 5058. Food is served at 6 p.m., n Mt. Vernon: The and the meeting begins at Voters: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 7 p.m. A look at school, road district races Group of Mt. Vernon meets CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 at 8 p.m. at the Christian Church on 703 Hickory every Diabetes Cassville in her first bid for public A seven-person run for Barry County road Monday. Call 417-489-2413 No races developed in office. The seat has been two seats developed after Support Group or 417-440-1567. n Aurora: The Aurora Cassville. Jerry Marple, vacant since mid-2017 board president John districts n Washburn: Narcotics who won the North Ward when Garry Thornton Sullivan decided not to Two Barry County road Diabetes Support Group Anonymous and Alcoholics meets the third Wednesday seat by write-in in 2014, is resigned for health reasons. run again after 30 years of districts mustered contests Anonymous group meets running for a third term. In the East Ward, four- service. Three-term incum- and two failed to have any- of each month at Mercy at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday Hospital in Aurora in the Mike Vining is unopposed term incumbent Gerald bent Carolyn Bowen leads one file for the open seats. of every month at the First private dining room at 4-5 in his bid for a second term Harling is running unop- a field that includes Wade In Capps Creek, incum- Baptist Church Activity p.m. It is free and open to from the South Ward. posed. In the West Ward, Hermansen, whom Bowen bent Robert Presley faces a Center, 618 Second Street the public. Note: There is no Chain O Lakes two-term incumbent edged three years ago, and challenge from Kyle Forgey. in Washburn. 417-489-7662. In the Table Rock Lake Michael Avers, who has first-time candidates Steven In Crane Creek, incum- meeting in December. village of Chain O Lakes, been serving as mayor pro Henbest, Lisa Roark, Mark bent Gary Moreland Al-Anon where seats have been tem, is unopposed. Kelley, Michael Hagins and is challenged by Luke n Cassville: Al-Anon Family Grief Care Support n Marionville: won by the slimmest of Wheaton Devin Barber. McCullough. Group meets at 8 p.m. at Grief Care Support, sponsored com- margins, there is a three- There are no races in Monett No one filed to run in the United Methodist Church munity support by Integrity way race for two seats. Wheaton with three city Two incumbents, one either the McDonald or Ash in Cassville every Thursday Hospice, is held the last Running are Joel Pavelski, council seats open and currently serving, and two districts, leaving them open of each month. This is for Thursday of every month Roger Thomas and Cheryl some changes coming. first-time candidates make to write-in contests. family or friends of alcohol- at 10 a.m. in Marionville Staats. In the East Ward, up the field seeking to two A change will come in ics. at Methodist Manor, 205 Exeter Brandon Shockley is a first- open seats in Monett. Two- the Sugar Creek district, where David Orshal is run- South College Ave. in the Exeter is one of the time candidate running term incumbent A.J. Bahl ning to replace incumbent Caregiver Alice Lounge. Care group is towns where the city coun- without opposition for the seeks to keep his seat, while Jimmy Treat, who did not for anyone experiencing grief cil approved having no seat that has been held by two-term incumbent Ken Support Group two-term incumbent Ryan Gaspar seeks to regain a refile. n Monett: Caregiver through loss. election if there is no oppo- n Henderson. seat after losing last year. Running with no oppo- Support Group meets at Monett: The Grief Support sition. There will, however, sition are the following Group meets the first and In the West Ward, First-time candidates Oak Pointe of Monett from be a change in city coun- incumbents: Audy Holman third Tuesday of each month incumbent Steve Wilkerson Susan Geiss and Andy 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on cil makeup. North Ward in Butterfield, Rick Epperly at Oak Pointe of Monett, resigned, leading to the Brandt fill out the field. the first Wednesday of each incumbent Christa Metter in Corsicana, Josh Still 1011 Old Airport Road from appointment of Kevin Exeter month at 1011 Old Airport is moving out of the city, in Exeter, Carroll Craig 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For Schlessman, who is now No races are planned Road in Monett. For more but was able to complete Sr. in Flat Creek, Rodney information, call Kathy 417- running to fill the one- in the Exeter school dis- more information, call Kathy her term. Tasha McNabb Morgan in Greasy Creek, 235-3500. at 417-235-3500. is running unopposed for year vacancy to complete trict. Six-term incumbent Jason Hudson in Jenkins, n Shell Knob: The that seat. In the South the term. Stacy Beck, who Sammy Hudson and two- Ron Campbell in Kings Alzheimer’s/Dementia has served since 2009, is term incumbent Mitch Narcotics Anonymous Ward, six-term incumbent Prairie, Ron Stricklin in Caregivers Support Group n Monett: Narcotics running unopposed for the Sorensen are both seeking Jeff Scott in unopposed. Mineral, Doug Harris in meets at the Central Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. two-year seat. re-election. Seligman Monett, Michael Collins in Crossing Senior Center, the first Tuesday of every Wheaton No races devel- Mountain, Robert Miller 20801 YY-15, the third month in the basement Barry County school No election is planned in oped in Seligman. Carol in Ozark, Mark Witt in Thursday of every month at of St. Lawrence Catholic Wheaton, where this three- Pendergraft Frost is run- districts Pioneer, Jon Godsey in 2 p.m. Church, located at the corner year cycle has not spawned ning unopposed for mayor Cassville Pleasant Ridge, Rick Smith of Seventh and Cale streets an election since 2006. in Purdy, Eddie Gibson The Caring People in Monett, 417-442-3706. Both incumbents filed for (Single Mothers) in Roaring River, Merlyn n Monett: Vision of Hope re-election: Bobby Banks, n Cassville: The Caring KuRM-AM 790 Haubein in Shell Knob, Narcotics Anonymous People, a Single Mom’s who has served since 2006, Gary Ashford in Viola, C.L. group meets at 8 p.m. Support Group, meets the and one-term incumbent England in Wheaton and every Sunday, Tuesday and Community Radio second Monday of each Kevin Schlessman. Larry Mann in White River. Thursday in the upstairs of Southwest month from 5:30-7 p.m. kurm.Net ( Worldwide) The Washburn Special Monett Community Church, No election was planned Road District also faces a at the Family Life Center in Cassville. This is jointly 2101 E. Cleveland. in the Washburn schools, tax levy renewal ballot issue. n Washburn: Narcotics with both incumbents fil- Voters are asked to renew sponsored by The Caring People organization and First Anonymous and Alcoholics ing for re-election. Robert an additional $.1295 cent Anonymous group meets Catron and Daniel Dalton, levy on $100 of assessed Baptist Church, Cassville. A meal and children’s activities at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday both of whom have served property. A simple majority of every month at the First “Where customers send their friends,” since 2003, are unopposed. is required for passage. are provided. The meeting Hwys. 86 & J, Golden, Mo. is open to anyone. For more Baptist Church Activity 417-271-3299 information, call 417-847- Center, 618 Second Street 2965. in Washburn. 417-489-7662.

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KRMO AM 990 · KKBL 95.9 FM · KSWM AM 940 · KQMO 97.7 FM Page 6 • Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Cassville Democrat COMMUNITY Health Department celebrating Health Month provided water test kit office and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and in Numerous to individuals, Monday the Cassville office. Cassville April 4 and 11, 9 classes being through Wednesday. Breastfeeding class- a.m. to 5 p.m. For the month of April, es and support will be These classes are open offered in April nursing stuff will conduct available Mondays and to the public and are pro- heart disease and stroke Tuesdays in Monett, vided by the Missouri In recognition of April risk calculations with 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Extension office. This photo was taken in March 1988. A Cassville High being Public Health blood pressure checks and Wednesdays and For specific times and School sophomore from Shell Knob, Chastane Ward, Month, the Barry County STD testing. Thursdays in Cassville, 9 more information, peo- shown in the center of the above photo, was named Miss Health Department will Classes on whole a.m. to 5 p.m. ple may call the Cassville Cassville 1988 during the annual competition. There be offering testing on grains will be taught by Nutrition education office at 417-847-2114, or were eight girls entered in the contest that year. Pictured private well water for Missouri Extension on classes are available in the Monett office at 417- on the left was the first runner-up, Beverly Bailey, and $10, using a department Tuesdays at the Monett Monett April 3 and 10, 354-8402. the second runner-up was Libby Miller, on the right. Due to the talent presented in all phases of the competition, judges said it was a very difficult choice to make. Pet of the Week THROUGH THE YEARS 50 years ago April 10, 1968 A 9-year-old girl was from Illinois was lost for four and a half hours in Roaring River State Park Monday, according to Barry County Sheriff Bill Hemphill. Sheriff’s deputies and Boy Scouts searched the hills throughout the afternoon before the girl was found not too far from the fish hatchery. She was found by Charles Curry, an employee of the hatchery. Fruit growers in the area are concerned with this year’s crop, as temperatures have dropped to 26 degrees this week. The Ozark Trail and Endurance Ride at Roaring River State Park will be held on May 5. According to Jim Stacy, park stable concessionaire, inquiries about the ride have been received from five states. Sheriff Hemphill reported that a series of burglaries in Barry County have been solved with the arrest of two Kansas men, who were captured following a break-in at the Ball & Prier Store in Golden Tuesday morning. 40 years ago April 5, 1978 The Top 10 honor students from the 131-member graduating class at Cassville High School this year are: Sherry Kincaid, valedictorian; Holly Edmondson, salu- tatorian; Jeff VanZandt; Becky Kime; Jim Riddle; Bruce Burns; Cindy Watley; Tammy House; Susan Henson; and Alan Canady. First Baptist Church of Cassville is in an extensive auditorium remodeling project, according to Russell Meet Sunny, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Sunny is a sweet, handsome, and gentle one and-a-half Davis, pastor. Heading the project committee is Eldon year-old kitty who has been waiting most of his life to be picked by an adopter. He was transferred to us from Brock, chairman. Assisting him are Jean Melton, Carolyn another rescue along with his friend Venus, who was a recent featured pet. They would love a home together, Bowen, Cliff Nickle and Beverly Nickols. or could also go separately. Both get along well with other cats. Sunny might need a short adjustment period to Cassville Music Department is sending 12 members to get used to his new home, but once he’s comfortable there, you’ll see his playful, loving side. He’ll make a great participate in state competitions in Columbia. The group addition to nearly any home. You can meet him at the Haven from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. any day of the week, or call of vocal and instrumental students are: Patty Weigel, 417-835-3647 for more information. Contributed photo Sandy Dudley, Michelle Truhitte, Symbra House, Troy Casteel, Jeff VanZandt, Laura Ellis, Holly Edmondson, Judy Smithson, Jon Edmondson, Alan Cannady and Blood donors urged to help restock Red Greg Roark. 30 years ago March 23, 1988 Cross shelves after winter cancellations Easter Sunrise Services are scheduled throughout the area. The Cassville Ministerial Association pastors gath- Though spring has URGENT lected blood and platelet replenish blood banks. ered this week to make plans for Cassville’s Community officially arrived, the donations in the first two How to donate blood Sunrise Service. The host church is the First Assembly of American Red Cross blood weeks of March. No mat- God and the event is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. Pastors supply is still recovering BLOOD DRIVE ter the weather, the need Attend the event, or What: Blood donors are download the American were: John Atchley, Spiritual Streams; John Duncan, from severe winter storms being urged to help restock for blood to help cancer Cassville First Baptist; Robert Day, Assembly of God; in March. Donors of all patients, those undergoing Red Cross Blood Donor Red Cross shelves after App, visit redcrossblood. Don Beeson and Roger Metscher, United Methodist; Bill blood types are urged to severe winter storms surgeries, trauma patients org and enter Sponsor Code Banks, Emmanuel Baptist; and Gary Reed, First Christian. roll up a sleeve and help When: Friday, April 13, 12 and others remains. Cassville senior class elected its student council offi- ARVESTCASSVILLE, or save lives. to 4 p.m. On Friday, April 13, cers last week. They are: Wade Hermansen, president; Winter weather in Where: 503 Main Street, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Arvest call 1-800-RED CROSS Robbie Payne, vice president; Marie Langdon, secretary; parts of the country forced Cassville Bank in Cassville, donors (1-800-733-2767) for and members, Janna Easley; Anna Stillings; Laura Bauer; more than 270 blood will have the opportuni- more information or to Michael Whisman, and Chris Maher. Gayle Fields is the drives to cancel, result- ing in over 9,500 uncol- ty to give blood to help make an appointment. council’s sponsor. BIBLE VERSE “And the angel answered and said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying.’” — MATTHEW 28: 5-6 RECIPE OF THE WEEK BURGUNDY PORK TENDERLOIN Prep time: 30 Min. Cook time: 1 Hr. Ready in: 1 Hr., 30 Min. Dale Assing, O.D. Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: Optometrist n 2 pounds pork tenderloin n 1/2 teaspoon salt 1101 N. Main St., Cassville, MO 65625 Hrs: 8:30 a.m - 5 p.m. n 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (417) 847-1111 n 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder n 1/2 onion, thinly sliced www.roarkfamilyhealth.com Monday thru Friday n 1 stalk celery, chopped [email protected] n 2 cups red wine n 1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix NO COPAY --- NO DEDUCTIBLE 504 West St. PRIMARY & URGENT CARE - MASSAGE THERAPY Cassville, Mo. 417-847-2515 DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). “On the Square” 2. Place pork in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and sprinkle meat with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Top with onion and celery, and pour wine over all. Whitley Pharmacy 3. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. 4. When done baking, remove meat from baking dish, and Prescription Medicines • Cards & Gifts place on a serving platter. Pour gravy mix into baking dish Russell Stover Candies with wine and cooking juices, and stir until thickened. Slice meat, and cover with the gravy. 417-847-2717 417-847-0057 —Full Old Fashioned Fountain Service— AllRecipes.com Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5:30 For your recipe to be considered for publication in the Cassville www.accessfamilycare.org Sat. 8:30 - 1 Democrat, please submit it to [email protected] Cassville Democrat Wednesday, March 28, 2018 • Page 7 LOCAL COUNTY CALENDAR Thursday, March 29 port group each Monday Market: The Old from 8:45-9:30 a.m. Church Gallery Farmers’ Center: The Central Market will be open on Crossing Senior Center Farm Road 1240 in Shell will host dominoes each Knob from 8-11 a.m. The Monday at 12:30 p.m. market offers fresh, local Library: The Cassville produce, eggs, baked Branch Library will host goods, local beef and pork, “Exercise for the Mature crafts and more. People Adult (55-plus),” at 9 a.m. may call 417-858-2510 for People may call 417-847- more information. 2121 for more information. Library: The Cassville Branch Library will host Tuesday, April 3 preschool story time each Meeting: The Thursday at 10 a.m. for Butterfield Fire Protection children 5 and under. District will meet at the Library: The Cassville Butterfield Fire Station at Branch Library will host 7 p.m. a LEGO Club meeting at Meeting: The Ozark 3:30 p.m. Country Quilters will meet Hikers attending Birding Bootcamp, the first program of its kind to be held at Roaring River State Park over the at 9:30 a.m. for a work- weekend, used binoculars to get a closer look at a yellow-bellied sap sucker species. The program included a hike, Friday, March 30 shop at the Old Fields games, and activities centered around all things bird. Interpretive Park Resource Specialist Kelly Koch, center, led the Class: The Cassville Photo Archive, Room 8, on hike, which started at the conservation area, and stopped to view the bird on the Chute Ridge Glade. Participants saw Branch Library will host a Highway 248. common and uncommon birds in the area, and ranged from experienced birdwatchers to curious youngsters. During crochet class at 10:30 a.m. the weekend, over 50 visitors participated in the program. Contributed photo Center: The Central Wednesday, April 4 Crossing Senior Center will Library: The Cassville host a 30-minute balance Branch Library will host a and flexibility class each sewing class at 1 p.m. each Folks flock to Birding Bootcamp Friday, starting at 9:30 Wednesday. a.m. Library: The Cassville Library: The Cassville Branch Library will host 50-plus learn Branch Library will host “Exercise for the Mature “Exercise for the Mature Adult (55-plus),” at 9 a.m. about how to Adult (55-plus),” at 9 a.m. People may call 417-847- spot birds by People may call 417-847- 2121 for more information. 2121 for more information. Center: The Central sight, sound Crossing Senior Center will Saturday, March 31 hold blood pressure checks BY JULIA KILMER Market: The Cassville from 10:30 a.m. to noon. [email protected] Farmers’ Market will be For anyone who has open on the courthouse ever thought birdwatching Thursday, April 5 was for the birds, think square from 7-11 a.m., with Market: The Old fresh produce; raw, local again. Church Gallery Farmers’ Classified as a sport honey; baked goods; farm- Market will be open on fresh eggs; meats; fudge; by National Geographic, Farm Road 1240 in Shell birdwatching is serious jams and jellies; and crafts Knob from 8-11 a.m. The business to thousands of available. To become a ven- market offers fresh, local wing-crazy enthusiasts. dor, people may call Albert produce, eggs, baked Whether an experienced Wolfe at 417-652-7308. goods, local beef and pork, frequent flyer that can Dance: The Seligman crafts and more. People Binoculars and other birding paraphernalia were used by program participants to spot Chamber of Commerce name birds by the dozen, may call 417-858-2510 for and identify different species of birds at Roaring River State Park’s first-ever, Birding will host a dance at the or a novice hoping to see more information. Bootcamp. Julia Kilmer/[email protected] Seligman Chamber Event Library: The Cassville something other than the Center at 7 p.m. Admission Branch Library will host everyday sparrow, Roaring sport," said Koch, who led the Southwest, like Texas. "That data goes to the is $5 each and attendees preschool story time each River State Park provid- the hike and activities to It's definitely a special one Cornell Lab of Ornithology, are asked to bring a snack Thursday at 10 a.m. for ed both groups ample teach participants all things to watch for." to assist researchers and to share. No alcohol or children 5 and under. opportunity this weekend bird. "I studied birds in col- On any given day, mul- others in the field," she said. smoking is allowed. For Library: The Cassville with its first-ever Birding lege, and we were quizzed tiple bird species sing dif- "It is used to create laws more information, people Branch Library will host Bootcamp, held Saturday on identifying birds by sight ferent songs all at once, and and management plans. So may call 417-662-3612. Trivia night at 6 p.m. and Sunday. and sound." the trick is to pick out their I want to educate people Library: The Cassville More than 50 attend- A St. Louis native and individual songs. To help about that." Monday, April 2 Branch Library will ees ranging from practiced self-proclaimed bird nerd, with that, another activity Koch said bird enthu- Center: The Central show “Coco” as the 3:30 birders to youngsters, Koch, whose degree is in over the weekend included siasts can download the Crossing Senior Center will Thursday afterschool pro- flocked to the program parks, recreation and tour- identifying birds by their eBird app to stay abreast of host a healthy lifestyle sup- gram at 3:30 p.m. to enjoy several activities, ism, grew up attending unique songs. birds, and visit the park to including a hike to iden- Kids Fishing Day at the "My favorite program birdwatch, or the Center for tify birds by sight, song park, making her the per- from the weekend was assistance with birds. Out and nests, and educational fect guide to take the par- about bird songs," Koch of all the animal species games designed to increase ticipants on the bird-crazy said. "We learned tricks to listed in the park's animal one's knowledge, at the hike, during which blue- identify common birds by checklist handout available park's Ozark Chinquapin birds, sparrows, woodpeck- their calls. I have always at the Center who call the Nature Center. Participants ers, a yellow-bellied sap been a whistler, so mim- park home, birds are the learned which birds are sucker, and three types of icking the birds comes most plentiful. native to the state, how to warblers (black and white, naturally to me. Some can "People can stop in here attract them to their homes, yellow-throated and yel- remember certain birds, and ask, 'What birds have and how to help scientists low-rumped) were spotted. because their call sounds you been seeing?' Koch study and protect birds. Koch hoped to see the like a sentence, whereas said. "The park has multi- According to Kelly Koch, multi-colored painted bun- others have a sound like ple habitats. I can also help interpretative resource ting. a squeaky wheel. It's cool with the app." specialist at the Center, "It's one that is rare for when you can pick out a For more information National Geographic has the state, but that we can pair singing back and forth. about birds or other ani- proclaimed 2018 is the [sometimes] see around the Owls do that sometimes." mals, people may contact "Year of the Bird," spot- park," she said. "The color Following the hike, Koch the Center at 417-847- Compare Our CD Rates lighting the winged won- draws people from all over. will submit the birds seen, 3742, or visit Missouri Bank-issued, FDIC-insured ders this year. 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That is in direct “Regarding door security, means, evidence, and who referral information and www.edwardjones.com response to the shooting in we can have all the safety all might be involved,” he facts. We approach these Shane A Boyd Member SIPC Maryland, where a school measures and buzzers we said. “All of these matters matters aggressively and Financial Advisor 802 West Street resource officer stopped want, but if someone opens also involve contacting the make sure we do our due Cassville, MO 65625 the shooter. Making that the door for a person, we police and parents. We diligence on each refer- 417-847-5238 move made sense to us. can’t stop that.” need all of you (students, ral. However, we are lim- “We have also asked In response to teachers, parents, and the ited due to privacy issues Chief Kammerlohr for Thursday’s issues, Asbill community) to do what is in what we can commu- other officers on duty in sent a memo to staff at responsible and what is nicate regarding the dis- FFA the mornings to drive by the district addressing the fundamentally appropriate cipline. This leaves us our other campuses and rumors and discussing and report possible threats defenseless to debate indi- through the parking lots school security as a whole. and concerns by talking to viduals who may want to LABOR AUCTION on regular duty.” “We should be doing a an adult, teacher, adminis- criticize a process that they Asbill said compound- better job to inform you, trator or calling 911 before are ultimately uniformed AND FISH FRY ing the rumor mill this students, parents, and com- going to social media for about or resistant to fac- Meal will include: Fried fish or Chicken Tenders, morning were comments munity about our proactive reaction and promoting tual information in lieu of about more police officers efforts to step up security,” information that is not social media drama.” French Fries, coleslaw and baked beans for a at the high school. Asbill said in the memo. “I credible or factual. Asbill said going for- $10.00 donation “We had officers apologize that we were not “National events ward, everyone needs to [Thursday morning] on able to communicate new regarding school shoot- play their role in keeping MARCH 30, 6:00 pm campus meeting with or revised safety efforts ings heighten the impact, the district and its stu- [Principal] Jeff [Swadley] and goals sooner, but had view, and demands that dents safe. Family Life Center and [Vice Principal] Keith hoped to discuss these we must have in prepara- “Do your part: host a 200 East 5th Street. Cassville. MO [Robertson] to discuss matters with the Board of tion, response or efforts to conversation with stu- some of our entrances Education at [Thursday’s] deter these horrible issues. dents, teachers, parents, Numerous community businesses and how well they were meeting. In addition, not I assure you that we are and community about have made generous donations to be secured,” Asbill said. “So, all security efforts should doing our best to collabo- what we can all do to pro- auctioned off as well. Desserts will be we did have additional be openly discussed, not rate with law enforcement mote safety. Talk with your included in the auction. police on site, but it was because we don’t want to experts and others to make students/children about not related to any of the be transparent, but rath- good decisions regarding what language and conver- Students will be in pairs of 2 with social media rumors.” er as a precaution against school safety. Our Board sations that are appropri- a work day of 4 hours. The dates of labor Asbill said that meeting possible threats.” of Education is committed ate; encourage reporting will be scheduled between the students between the extra officers Asbill said the district to keeping Cassville School concerns by talking to an and buyer. and high school adminis- has recently dealt with a District a safe and secure adult, school official, or by tration was spawned from variety of student matters place for children.” calling 911; offer positive an issue in February the involving alleged threats, Asbill said the district ideas or thoughts about district is investigating. inappropriate language or has and continues to inves- school safety; and realize “We are investigating jokes about guns or knives, tigate alleged threats or that we all want our chil- allegations and checking alleged hit lists and reports matters involving alleged dren and communities to security footage concerning of bomb threats, with violence. be safe and we each play a an issue where a non-stu- social media posts con- “The administration part in that effort.” Page 8 • Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Cassville Democrat LOCAL

Easter Bunny hops to library for Bunny Bash

Families enjoyed making bunny art at an Easter-themed event at the Cassville Library A child looks up at the Easter Bunny, not Saturday morning, which featured sever- quite sure what he is, at the Cassville al fun activities to celebrate the holiday. A father helps his son make a bunny craft at the Cassville Library’s ‘Bunny Bash’ Library’s Bunny Bash event Saturday. Contributed photo event Saturday, to celebrate the Easter holiday. Contributed photo Contributed photo Threats: School resource officer shares his opinion on why rumors were started CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to respond to the alleged and people talking, leav- school shooting events your pants or jackets make threats, the majority of ing him to sort it all out. around the country, Chief it go off. “I think it would which have been blown out Wenzel said he cannot reit- [Dana] Kammerlohr and slow down the process of proportion, he says. erate enough to children I have adjusted Officer of getting kids in school. “I know we’ve tak- that they cannot make Wenzel’s duty schedule to Whereas if I’m here all the en several calls of school comments that could be physically place him at the time, I would assume that being in lockdown, and it’s perceived as threatening. high school as a visual pres- would be a deterrent.” all unsubstantiated,” he “I don’t know what to ence each morning,” Asbill Wenzel praised School said. “I’ve been here the tell these kids,” he said. said in his letter. “We are Resource Officer Blaine whole time. [Last week], “I’ve spoken from my heart also working on additional Gaskill’s actions at Great we had a huge police pres- and said, ‘You can’t talk like law enforcement presence Mills High School in ence at the school. A lot of that. You can’t say those at our other campus build- Maryland, as he shot a stu- it was for the new deputies, things. I’m up for sugges- ings, but we understand dent attacker that had shot and the Missouri Highway tions from parents and those officers may get and critically wounded two Patrol was here to say ‘Hi’ teachers, and the school called to normal duty calls students. Gaskill’s actions to the kids. Rumors start- sat all the kids down and or needs and therefore not on the scene were hailed ed on social media that told them, ‘You can’t say be present every day.” as preventing more inju- ‘my kid told me this and the things you’ve been say- The open letter also ries and potential deaths. that [was happening at ing…and it obviously hasn’t said discussions have been He is only the second school],’ but we were there helped.” started about playground officer to shoot an active just to socialize and inter- He is hoping kids will fences, door security, secu- school shooter since the act with the kids.” listen, because their lives rity cameras, building Columbine High School Superintendent Richard and futures are at stake. access protocols, and who massacre in 1999. Asbill wrote an open let- “I don’t like that kids get the district wants armed. “It’s a horrible thing to School Resource Officer Troy Wenzel gives a Cassville ter Thursday in response kicked out [of school],” he “We are working on all say, but you have to be able student a high five at school. He spends time at all four to the alleged threats and said. “[When they make these areas and have made to eliminate the threat to campuses working with students and faculty, patrolling social media explosion. those kinds of comments], progress in many of them, save the kids,” Wenzel said. parking lots and hallways, implementing K-9 searches, “We have, and contin- “We have close to 1,800 they’re potentially ruining but do not openly com- coordinating traffic control and providing general secu- ue, to investigate alleged their education.” municate changes as they in the district. That officer threats or matters involv- Or, worse, students are security efforts that we stepped up and did what rity. In response to recent heightened security concerns, ing alleged violence,” he could face charges that would prefer not to openly he was supposed to, and much of which he says were unsubstantiated and were said. “The administration could follow them for the publicize, for obvious rea- from what we can see from initiated as a result of social media, Wenzel was pulled takes these matters very rest of their lives. sons,” he said. the news media, he acted from cross walk duty and posted to the high school in seriously. We approach “It’s a matter of how we Having another accordingly. Even his own the mornings. He also coordinates the DARE program. these matters aggressively teach our kids,” Wenzel resource officer would be supervisor said he acted The best part of his job, Wenzel says, is getting to know and make sure we do our said. “I think it’s got to helpful to patrol campus- according to policy. the students. “I enjoy spending time with the smallest due-diligence on each refer- start with parents talking es, Wenzel said, as he has “It’s not something kids in the preschool all the way up to our seniors at the ral. However, we are limit- to their children at home — been working long shifts we want to do. That’s my high school,” he said. Contributed photo ed, due to privacy issues, in telling them they can’t talk and staying late just to get worst fear. But we can’t let what we can communicate about that stuff at school; things done. other children get injured he said. “They opted out has a special relationship regarding the discipline and work its way up, and “It makes it difficult for because we hesitated for a of doing a school walkout with them visiting with outcome(s). This leaves us the school does their job if one person to do,” he said. split second. I love all the recently and did a safe- them each day, eating defenseless to debate indi- they do say something. If “But I think you’re going students like my own.” ty rally focusing on what lunch with them and pop- viduals who may want to it’s something major, it’s to see a lot more officers Wenzel especially likes we could all do better [to ping into classrooms. criticize a process that they given to me and we pursue patrolling the outskirts.” working as a D.A.R.E. offi- improve school safety] “Most of the time, are ultimately uninformed it up to juvenile and once As for installing met- cer, praising the sixth- and instead. They are an intel- they’ve got a million ques- or resistant to factual infor- they have it, they may come al detectors in schools, seventh-grade students he ligent group of kids.” tions for me,” he said. mation in lieu of social up with charges. But mak- Wenzel’s thought is it works with in the program. But, he said, he loves “When people ask how media drama.” ing a stupid comment, it would be more of a detri- “The mindsets of those working with all the kids, many kids I have, I tell Wenzel shared his opin- could potentially ruin their ment. kids are phenomenal,” from preschool on up, and them about 1,800.” ion on why rumors were lives.” “It’s one of those things started. Wenzel was recently that, they go off when any “Kids think it’s funny, so pulled from crosswalk duty metal goes through it, so I I think they’re testing the in the mornings to the high think we’d be spending a lot LOOKING FOR FAST INTERNET water,” he said. school first thing in the of time patting down kids. That’s not helping the morning. The metal rings around BUT OUR HOURS DON’T cases at all with the rumors “In response to the shoe laces, your zipper in MATCH YOURS? 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FELONY ARREST Who: Jessica Garner, 22, of Purdy What: Is charged with second-degree assault, first-degree U.S. Rep. Billy Long cuts ribbon at intermediate school robbery, armed criminal action and misdemeanor stealing Bond: Set at $100,000 Woman charged in Purdy robbery, stabbing the victim's residence and 22-year-old kicked in the garage door, accused of causing about $150 in damage. She then allegedly stealing kayak, was attempting to steal a kayak and some paddles in stabbing victim the garage when the victim BY KYLE TROUTMAN confronted her. "Garner had a small [email protected] A Purdy woman is facing knife and stabbed [the vic- three felonies and a mis- tim] in the right shoulder, demeanor after allegedly causing physical injury, breaking into a home and during the course of the stabbing the victim, who burglary," Kissinger said in tried to stop the theft. his statement. Jessica Garner, 22, The victim said the kay- of Purdy, is charged with ak, valued at $500, and U.S. Rep. Billy Long, left, shakes hands with fifth-grade student Ernest Ian Dover and his teacher, Michelle Harvey. second-degree assault, paddles, valued at $80 Long was on hand Monday to cut the ribbon for the newly renovated fifth-grade wing at Cassville Intermediate first-degree robbery, each, are missing. armed criminal action and Garner was arrested and School, which was damaged by flooding in December 2015. Long was instrumental in helping the district misdemeanor stealing. is being held on a $100,000 receive FEMA mitigation funding after the district’s first request was denied. Kyle Troutman/[email protected] According to a probable bond. A motion for a bond U.S. Rep. Billy cause report filed by Barry reduction has been filed. Long, center, County Deputy Wesley She has been arraigned, cuts the ribbon and a disposition hearing Kissinger, the incident took for the newly is scheduled for April 19 at place at a home on Farm renovated fifth- Road 2100 on March 19. 8:30 a.m. in the courtroom grade wing Garner allegedly went to of Judge Robert Foulke. at Cassville Intermediate School, which was damaged by flooding in December 2015. Long was instru- mental in help- ing the district receive FEMA mitigation

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The Southwest school district recently completed a Cassville High School student members of the speech and debate team recently earned the title of Big 8 Conference successful endowment match challenge. In photo, Champions. Pictured in the front row, from left, are: Abby McCollough, Joua Thao, Sophie Scott, Alyse Brown, Bridgette Community Foundation of the Ozarks President and Sutter, Brandon Annecharico, Alex Mackey, Marisa Padilla, Cole Stringer, Garrett York, Tempest Gray and Josie Guevara. CEO Brian Fogle, left, presents a check to Kara and Rex Second row: Austin Rivera, Ellie Good, Andrew St. Pierre, Kailey Hermisillo, Sky Dill, Austin Reed-Utter, Brennan Hendrix with Southwest schools. Contributed photo Escalante, Thomas Tabor, Tino Good and Emilee Davis. Contributed photo Southwest completes Cassville Speech and Debate Team CFO Endowment takes Big 8 Conference title Match Challenge Cassville High School Dramatic Interpretation: The Southwest school $223,500 (including the members of the speech Emilee Davis, sixth; and district recently raised CFO’s matching portion) and debate team recently Conference champion, $10,024.31 to earn a for permanent endow- earned the title of Big 8 Andrew St. Pierre, first. $5,000 match from the ments, which will aid Conference Champions. Foreign Extem- Community Foundation of these nonprofits in per- Individual student poraneous Speaking: the Ozarks for its district petuity. results and categories were Austin Reed, fourth; endowment to support the “The leverage of match- as follows: Conference champion educational needs of the ing gifts and the long- Humor Interpretation: Bridgette Sutter, first students and educators in term benefits of endowed Ellie Good, third; Garrett Prose: Brandon the district serving south- funds are two of the best York, second; Duet: Annecharico, second; Josie west Barry County. tools for creating sustain- Conference champions Guevara, fourth The district was raising able, stable nonprofits,” Alexander Mackey and Original Oratory: Kailey money for the Southwest said CFO president Brian Marisa Padilla, first; Sophie Hermosillo, eighth; Sky Educational Endowment Fogle. “We’re so proud of Scott and Austin Rivera, Dill, seventh Fund, a component fund these agencies and their fourth. Program of of the Cassville Community donors for understanding Domestic Extem- Interpretation: Conference Foundation, and was the power of both.” one of 10 groups from The Cassville poraneous speaking: champion, Marisa Padilla, across southern Missouri Community Foundation Cole Stringer, second; first; Tempest Gray, third selected for the CFO’s administers funds hold- Conference champion Radio: Brennan first Endowment Match ing more than $830,000 Alexander Mackey, first Escalante, seventh; Josie Challenge. Each agen- in assets as of Dec. 31, Poetry: Conference Guevara, eighth cy had four weeks in 2017. It is an affiliate of champion Bridgette Sutter, Students qualifying to February to raise at least Community Foundation of first; Alyze Brown, fourth. $10,000 toward a perma- the Ozarks, which has total Informative: Abbie State include: nent endowment in order assets of about $290 mil- McCollough, second; Cole Duet Acting: Alex to earn the CFO’s $5,000 lion. The CCF was estab- Stringer, third. Mackey and Marisa Padilla match. lished Nov. 15, 2004. For Storytelling: Tempest Poetry: Marisa Padilla Cassville speech and debate team members qualifying to All 10 agencies reached more information, people Gray, third; Thomas Tabor, Storytelling: Tempest compete in the state competition included, from left: Alex the $10,000 goal success- can visit www.cfozarks. fourth Gray Mackey, Tempest Gray and Marisa Padilla. Contributed photo fully, raising a total of org/cassville.

Tori Kruse, Miss Missouri USA 2018, spoke to Cassville seventh and eighth-grade boys in March about preventing the sexual assault and harassment of women, with new ‘ManUp’ program. Contributed photo

Centerstage Show Choir members include: Abbi Atkinson, Nolan Crain, Jeremiah Davison, Miss Missouri USA to launch Sky Dill, Catie Edmondson, Pace Evans, Kole Faber, Jacob Hall, Noah Harrison, Brianna Hemphill, Mackenzie High, Coleman Hoppes, Summer Kilpatrick, Whitney Koenig, Lisa Lambel, Zach Marlowe, Abigail McCoullough, Riley Mills, Hayley Nape, Brian Oliphant, ‘ManUp’ speaking campaign David Oliphant, Jamison Oliphant, Michaela Preddy, Ashlyn Pulliam, Megan Richter, Madison Riley, Austin Rivera, Mitchell Schmidt, Emily Sink, Hayden Sink, Michael New program educates and encourages society desperately needs Sommers, Jacob Stattler, Katie Stockton, Seth Stockton, Cole Stringer, Laura Stringer, young men to be leaders the men to be a strong voice Carson Whittemire, Kel Wilson, Nate Boley, Chloe Flowers, Melissa Martinez, Natalie looks to prevent by respecting women and for women as they work to holding other men account- seek change. McNeill, Sam Mitchell, Bob Preddy, Megan Sloan and Jarrod Wallace. Contributed photo sexual assault, able as well. The program “We can’t change the will guide men of all ages past, but we can create a harassment to excel in their careers and better future,” said Founder relationships as a result of Tori Kruse. “So who will Show Choirs get multiple wins Tori Kruse, Miss empowering women. be the 1st man to stand up Missouri USA 2018, is Kruse is using her voice to prevent sexual assault/ launching her new pro- as Miss Missouri USA harassment?” during contest season gram, 1st ManUp, to pro- and created 1st ManUp To book Kruse for a The Cassville Show vide awareness and help in response to the rising speaking engagement, Choirs Centerstage and prevent sexual assault and number of women coming please contact her via email NBA (No Boys Allowed) harassment by speaking to forward with sexual assault at [email protected] took the following wins young men and asking the and/or harassment cases. The event was made from their competition question, “Who will be the She decided it was time to possible thanks to the Boot season: first man to stand up for focus on the cause, the men. Out Bullying' campaign • First Place, Class 3 the women in their lives?” Women show their support hosted by Justin Brands Battlefest (Centerstage) The 1st ManUp program to one another daily, but earlier this year. • Best Opener of the Day, Battlefest (Centerstage) • Third Place, Class 3 Joplin in the Spotlight Cassville speech and debate team (Centerstage) • Third Place, Class takes big wins at district competition 3 Carthage Soundfest (Centerstage) The Cassville speech nament are as follows: Gray, third: Marisa Padilla: • Second Place, Class NBA Show Choir members include: Ayasha Andrews, and debate team had the Alex Mackey is the sixth; and Bridgette Sutter, 3 Mt. Vernon Mid-Winter Kyra Bailey, Brina Davis, Torance Davis, Lena Greene, opportunity to compete Lincoln Douglas Debate eighth. (Centerstage) Hallie Hackler, Hannah Hackler, Abby Jackson, Harmony in the National Speech district champion. Andrew St. Pierre • Second Place, Unisex Mills, Marissa Matthews, Krysta Rawlings, Sadie Reuter, and Debate Association Marisa Padilla and and Sky Dill qualified to Nevada Show Choir Classic Haylie Rickard, Bailey Saffold, Rainy Shipman, Jamie District Competition Alex Mackey are the Duo Nationals in dramatic (NBA) Watts, Kaylin Whitlock, Maria Wise and Ethan Nape. on March 16 and 17 in Interpretation district interpretation. • Second Place, Class 3 Contributed photo Republic. Students who champions and qualified The Cassville team also Nevada Show Choir Classic placed in the top two of to Nationals. placed second overall in (Centerstage) Show Choir Classic Choir Classic (Centerstage) this event will compete in Several students placed individual event sweep- • Fourth Place Finals (Centerstage) • Best Band Venue 2, Nationals during June in in program of oral inter- stake points and received (top 6 scores of the day • Best Band Venue 1, Nevada High School Show Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. pretation category. These the Leading Chapter move to finals) Nevada Nevada High School Show Choir Classic (NBA) The results of the tour- students include: Tempest award. Cassville Democrat Wednesday, March 28, 2018 • Page 11 AREA BUSINESSES SERVING YOU!

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD PROSPERITY BAPTIST CHURCH 826-5885 RR 1, Box 1158, Seligman Rocky Comfort WHEATON UNITED METHODIST SERVING ALL FAITHS 662-3333 PRAIRIE HILL BAPTIST 101 Santee St., Wheaton ASSEMBLY OF GOD Shell Knob ~ Cassville ~ Wheaton RR 1, Box 1956, Washburn 652-3858 Front & Pierce, Exeter 826-5158 835-4492 RIDGLEY BAPTIST CHURCH BRIDGEWAY ASSEMBLY OF GOD Rt. 1, Box 931, Exeter LATTER-DAY SAINTS 93 Main St. Hwy. 39 N., Shell Knob 652-7884 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 858-3770 ROARING RIVER BAPTIST Cassville, MO OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS LARGE FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD HC #881 - Hwy. 86, Eagle Rock $ 99 2-TOPPING PIZZA 209 W. Jefferson, Purdy N. Business Hwy. 37, Cassville ONLINE 271-3142 Owned and Operated by 7417-847-5503 ONLY 442-3898 ROCK SPRINGS BAPTIST 847-4873 THE DELIVERY CHARGE IS NOT A DRIVERTIP. Bill and Walter Mathews CLICK FORTHIS OFFER. DELIVERY MINIMUMS AND FEES MAY APPLY. ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR EXTRA OK ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHEESE, STUFFED CRUST AND ADDITIONALTOPPINGS. 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AA Hwy., Cassville 847-4948 847-4165 417-271-3490 • HWY. 86 & J • GOLDEN, MO 65658 CASSVILLE 417847-2151 • MON-FRI 8AM-6PM EMMANUEL SOUTHERN BAPTIST PRESBYTERIAN 821 Old Exeter Rd., Cassville CHURCH OF CHRIST TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN 847-3239 CHURCH OF CHRIST Hwy. 39 N., Shell Knob FIRST BAPTIST Hwy. 90 E., Washburn THEEDISON COMPANY 858-3902 Hwy. YY, Shell Knob 826-5890 WALDENSIAN PRESBYTERIAN 858-3496 CHURCH OF CHRIST 808 Edison Rd., Cassville, MO 65625 1 mi. S. of Monett FIRST BAPTIST 39 Lake Rd., Shell Knob 235-3337 Hwy. 248, Cassville, MO 65625 117 W. Garber St., Fairview 858-3839 417-847-2196 417-847-4791 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST 602 West. St., Cassville Goosetree Hwy. 86, Wheaton OTHER 847-2965 652-3873 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST BELIEVERS FULL GOSPEL Wheaton 1104 Mill St., Cassville FELLOWSHIP FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST 847-5431 1st. & South St., Washburn Exeter, 835-5433 826-5875 FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST BLESSING HEIGHTS 417-835-3465 104 W. Hwy. J, Golden CHURCH OF GOD WORSHIP CENTER 210 S. Hwy. 37, Monett 271-3605 1107 Farm Rd., Cassville Propane • Farm Diesel • Feed • Fertilizer FIRST BAPTIST WASHBURN APOSTOLIC FAITH 847-4061 235.7739 2nd St. North 618, Washburn GOLDEN CHURCH OF GOD CASSVILLE SDA 826-5000 Hwy. 86, Golden GRACE COMMUNITY 271-3134 Old Exeter Rd. & Hwy. 37, Cassville IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! FELLOWSHIP SPIRITUAL STREAMS 847-3622 CHAPEL OF THE OZARKS Metal Building Sales & Fabrication P.O. Box 352, Shell Knob FELLOWSHIP Call your account representative Residential Metal Roofing 858-6868 Hwy. 112, Cassville Rocky Comfort, 652-3709 GRACE SOUTHERN BAPTIST COMMUNITY FAITH CHAPEL today. 417-847-2610 417-671-8015 • Hwy 76 West • Cassville, MO 65625 846-6339 [email protected] • www.superiormetalsalesinc.com 1/2 mi. off 248 corner of FR 2150 13372 State Hwy. 248, Cassville Cassville Democrat | Cassville-Democrat.com & 1150, Cassville 847-4643 847-4691 EPISCOPAL GOD’S HEALING CENTER HIS WAY FELLOWSHIP ST. 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guestbook and private in Rocky Comfort. Frank condolences preceded her in death in FOHN FUNERAL February 1998. Track: Heading to Aurora HOME She is survived by CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Cassville, Missouri five children, Marsha High jump: Brianna Marple, 28.1 417-847-2141 Plavajka and husband, Hemphill, 5-0 Fifth place Jerry of Highland, Calif.; 1,600-meter: Jordyn Triple jump: Brianna Teresa Rank and hus- Stafford, 6:02.9 Hemphill, 31-7.5 band, Darrell of Cassville; 3,200-meter: Jordyn Coy Robertson and wife, Stafford,13:28.9 Sixth place Sherri of Newtonia; Vicki 4X100m relay: 100-meter: Hannah Hunsaker and husband, Kennedy Parnell, Kyren Hackler, 13.3 Tom of Pflugerville, Texas, Postlewait, Hannah 100-meter: Parker and Roddy Robertson Hackler and Parker Marple, 13.3 PODIE BEESON Dorothy Porter and wife, Mary of Salida, Marple, 53 seconds 100-meter hurdles: Podie Wayne (Bruce) Dorothy M. Porter, 82, Calif.; one sister, Sharon Kennedy Parnell, 190 Beeson, 42, of Cassville, passed away Thursday, Cronolatas and husband, Third place “We will have a young Shot put: Audra passed away on March 22, 2018, at home. Bill of Neosho; 11 grand- team that has been work- Brooks, 34-4 Wednesday, March 21, She was born June 7, children; numerous great ing hard and showing Discus: Josi Rose, 2018. 1935, in Seymour, the grandchildren; and three improvement every day,” 94-0 He was born Nov. 17, daughter of Luther and great-great grandchildren. Hubbard said. “We are In addition to her husband 100-meter: Kyren 1975, in Aurora, to David Mary (Cantrell) Hargus. looking forward to seeing BECKY HERMANN and parents she is preced- Postlewait, 12-9 and Pamela (Ulmer) Rebecca “Becky” On May 31, 1952, she was our growth over the sea- Beeson. united in marriage to Ray ed in death by two broth- Lynn Hermann, 63, of ers and two sisters. Fourth place son and building on our Preceding him in death Cassville, passed away Porter, who preceded Javelin: Josi Rose, success.” were his maternal grand- her in death on July 26, Graveside services Monday, March 19, 2018, will be held on Thursday, 108.09 Cassville travels to parents, George (Huck) at Mercy Hospital in 2013. Also preceding her 200-meter: Parker Aurora on Thursday. and Ruby Ulmer; a sister, in death were her parents; March 29, 2018, at 11 a.m. Joplin. at the Newtonia IOOF Tammy Kaylyn Beeson; a She was born Dec. 29, four brothers, Lawrence, wife, Julie Beeson. Elston, Bill and Clarence Cemetery; J.R. Burr will 1954, in Paoli, Ind., the officiate. The family will Ozark 7: Survivors include: two daughter of Damon and and four sisters, Lorene, Girls teams sons, Brandon and Aaron Marie, Juanita and Jolene. receive friends Wednesday CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Kathleen Wininger. On evening at a time of visi- Beeson of Seligman; his Survivors include: two Tyler Keeler, Purdy Hallie Mitchell, Feb. 29, 2012, in Joplin, tation from 5 to 7 p.m. at first wife, Carla Peterson sons, Larry Porter and his Chase Kellenberger, Wheaton she was united in mar- the Clark Funeral Home, of Seligman; his mother wife Kathy of Exeter, and *Caitlin Mueller, riage to David Hermann, Granby. Thomas Jefferson and step-father, Pam and Harold Porter and his wife Thomas Jefferson who survives. Online condolences *Kolton Pinkly, Verona Eddie Ellis of Washburn; Sandy of Washburn; one *Layne Skiles, Purdy Preceding her in death may be posted at www. his father, David Beeson brother, James Hargis and Second Team Second Team were her parents. clarkfuneralhomes.com of Monett; his paternal his wife Gladys of Exeter; Ethan Caddell, Exeter Zoe Brown, Purdy She grew up in Paoli, Services are under the grandparents, Mitchell and two sisters, Mary Lou Hunter Cook, Purdy Austin Flake, Thomas Ind., where she graduat- direction of Clark Funeral JoAnn Beeson of Monett; Bolton and her husband Dhruv Gheewala, Jefferson ed from high school. She Home, Neosho, Mo. one brother, Michael Johnnie of Cassville and Thomas Jefferson Julia Grant, Exeter had resided in Carthage, PAID OBITUARY Beeson of Washburn; before moving to Geraldine Fields of Exeter; Kyle Glover, McAuley Dorothy Ostmeyer, one sister, Jessica Beeson Cassville eight years ago. four grandchildren, Tanya Catholic McAuley Catholic of Cassville; a step-sis- She owned and operat- Stamey and her husband Adam Ramirez, Alyia Prewitt, Wheaton ter, Sabrina Rivera of ed a Custom Embroidery Jeff, Shilo Johnston and Southwest Honorable Mention Huntsville, Ark. Business. She was a her husband Jake, Andrea Honorable Mention Kaitlyn Bernard, He graduated Cassville member of First Baptist Blankenship and her hus- Osiel Aldava, Purdy Southwest High School. He worked Church in Cassville. band Clay and Ashley Tanner Leonhardt, Rita Castillo, Verona in factory production, Memorial services Stephens and her husband Southwest Rachel Lacey, warehousing, carpentry, were held March 23, at Bryce; 11 great-grandchil- Austin Rayburn, Wheaton construction, farming and dren; and one great-great First Baptist Church in Exeter Abby Schiefelbein, landscaping. grandchild. Cassville. Pastor James Aaron Wells, Thomas McAuley Catholic Funeral services will be She received her edu- Weaver conducted the ser- Jefferson Taylor Schiefelbein, held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, vices. cation at Exeter. She had McAuley Catholic March 28, at Fohn Funeral been employed as a wait- The girls teams are as Cremation arrange- follows: Zoie Simpson, Home in Cassville. Pastor ments were under direc- ress for a while and also Wheaton Doyle Russell will con- tion of Fohn Funeral worked at Justin Boot and First Team Emily Snyder, duct the services. Burial Home in Cassville. then Vollenweider’s. CHLO TREAT *Courtney Bates, Southwest Claudia Chlorene will be at Mt. Pleasant Visit www.fohnfu- Graveside services McAuley Catholic Cailyn Spears, Purdy “Chlo” Treat, 90, of Cemetery, Butterfield. The neralhome.com for were held Monday at *Tori Goostree, (*indicates unanimous Cassville, Missouri, passed family will receive friends online obituaries, Maplewood Cemetery in Wheaton selection) away Saturday, March 24, from 11 a.m. until service guestbook and private Exeter under direction of 2018, at Cassville Health time Wednesday at Fohn condolences Fohn Funeral Home in Care and Rehabilitation. Funeral Home in Cassville. FOHN FUNERAL Cassville. She was born Sept. 29, Right: Visit www.fohnfu- HOME Visit www.fohnfu- Game wardens 1927, in Flippin, Ark., the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 neralhome.com for Cassville, Missouri neralhome.com for daughter of Claud and online obituaries, 417-847-2141 online obituaries, free-ranging hogs. Then ing in the river above Opal (Bussell) Foster. On guestbook and private your crappies are easy Stockton or Truman or condolences Jan. 28, 1944, she was united in marriage to Cecil to tell, because they are Bull Shoals, the nine-inch FOHN FUNERAL marked. Fishing partner crappie you catch is legal. HOME Treat, who survives. Also surviving are one Joe can clip the bottom But if you run down into Cassville, Missouri of the tail fin on his crap- the lake to load your boat, 417-847-2141 son, David Treat and his wife Lori of Cassville, pie, and Bob can leave his those shorter fishing are Missouri; two daugh- unmarked. perhaps illegal. It isn’t so ters, Donna Medders and Then when the game much where you catch her husband Howell of wardens pull you over and them, but where you take Fayetteville, Arkansas and digs into your cooler or them. And remember that Chelle Treat Catron of live well, they can’t fine length limits in different Springfield, Missouri; five you because there is no waters are not the same. grandchildren; and five question what each of you One of the advertis- great-grandchildren. caught. Just be sure that ers in my magazine told Preceding her in no fish fall beneath the me that this past winter death were her parents; length limit. If any game he went to fish for trout one brother, Max Foster wardens insist your fish on Lake Taneycomo and and one sister, Jean is too short, lay that fish was checked at a boat Pemberton. beside a ruler and take a dock by two Missouri She grew up in Arkansas picture before he takes it. Conservation Agents who LOLA ROBERTSON and attended school at If he refuses to let you do said they had come down Big Flat. For many years, that, he is violating your from Stockton Lake area. Lola Burnett Robertson, she was a clerk in depart- rights. “When they got ready to 90, Newtonia, Missouri, ment stores in Little Rock, Have a witness! In leave the dock,” he said, entered into rest on March Springdale and Branson. 23, 2018 at Bentonview In 1976, she moved to southern Missouri, I have “one commented to the Nursing Home in Monett. Cassville where she and seen crappie fishermen other… ‘Lets get out there Lola was born Sept. 29, Cecil owned and operated pay fines because the and find us some victims!’ 1927 in Akron, Ohio, the Park Road Court on high- conservation agent insist- The young man became daughter of Marcus L. and way 112 near Cassville. ed that a 10-inch crap- very angry and he said he Jessie (Sherman) Rogers. She was a member of Mill pie is only nine and ¾ told them as much saying, She grew up in Nimmons, Street Church of Christ in of an inch. In courts, you “Those victims you are Ark., where she met her Cassville. cannot prove he is lying after are the people who future husband Frank Services will be held at unless you have a photo. support your agency and Buel Clark Robertson, 1 p.m. Saturday, March And they do lie on occa- pay your salary.” whom she married on Oct. 31, at Mill Street Church sion. More of us need to 10, 1947. They lived in of Christ under direction The MDC paid a mil- speak up against this type California before settling of Fohn Funeral Home lion dollars out in a law- of attitude. Many of the in this area in 1977. Lola in Cassville. Ken West suit only a few years ago state’s ‘game wardens’ and Frank co-owned and will conduct the ser- because several of their operate this way, looking operated a service station vices. Burial will be at 1 agents were proven to for any little technicali- p.m. April 2 at Friendship have lied. A retired agent ty they can use to write Cemetery in Springdale, has also told me that he a citation to fishermen Ark. objected to being told by who have no intention of The family will receive a supervisor to lie in order breaking any law. FOHN FUNERAL friends from 12:30 to to convict someone. So Remember that and 1 p.m. Saturday at Mill do everything you can to don’t allow yourself to be EXPERIENCE MAKES THE Street Church of Christ. be unquestionably legal, another of their “victims.” Visit www.fohnfu- Contact me at P.O. Box DIFFERENCE. HOME neralhome.com for and to do that you have online obituaries, to know what the fishing 22, Bolivar, MO or email Cassville, Missouri Shell Knob, guestbook and private regulations are, totally me at lightninridge47@ condolences and completely. gmail.com. The office 417-847-2141 or Missouri FOHN FUNERAL There is so much to phone number is 417-777- 417-858-3151 HOME know. Don’t be caught 5227. 417-847-2157 Cassville, Missouri with a walleye after a cer- 417-847-2141 tain time in many of the Larry Dablemont is an out- streams in the evening doors writer, photographer McQueen Funeral Home in the spring, even if you and naturalist born in the Call 847-2610 caught it at noon. Know southern Missouri Ozarks Wheaton, Missouri to subscribe all length limits too! For on the Big Piney River. He 417-652-7268 instance if you are fish- resides in Bolivar. KuRM-AM 790 The area’s most often www.fohnfuneralhome.com Visit us online at: chosen funeral home. Jim and Janice Fohn Community Radio cassville-democrat.com kurm.Net ( Worldwide) Page 14 • Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Cassville Democrat

30, 2001 in Book 01, Page IN THE NORTHEAST Date of the decedent’s personal representative, the date it was mailed or PUBLIC NOTICES death was SEPT. 23, 2017. then within two months from served, whichever is later, PUBLIC NOTICES PRINTED IN 7194, Office of Recorder QUARTER OF THE of Deeds, Barry County, SOUTHEAST QUARTER Date of first publication: the date it was mailed or or be forever barred to the NEWSPAPERS HELP FULFILL THE Missouri. The Successor served, whichever is later, fullest extent permissible by CITIZEN’S CONSTITUTIONAL OF THE NORTHWEST MARCH 21, 2018 RIGHT OF DUE PROCESS OF LAW Trustee will on March 29, QUARTER OF SECTION Craig Williams (SEAL) or be forever barred to the law. Such six-month period BY PUTTING HIM ON NOTICE OF 2018, between the hours 33, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, Circuit Clerk fullest extent permissible by and such two-month period MATTERS WHICH AFFECT HIM of 9:00 o’clock A.M. andRANGE 27 WEST WITH By: Sherry L. Allee, law. Such six-month period do not extend the limitation OR HIS PROPERTY. 5:00 P.M. more particularly THE EXCEPTION OF A 20 Clerk and such two-month period period that would bar claims at 10:00AM, at the Barry FEET ROAD EASEMENT To be published in the do not extend the limitation one year after the decedent’s County Courthouse, 700 ON THE EAST BOUNDARY Cassville Democrat period that would bar claims death, as provided in section TRUSTEE SALES Main, East Front door, OF THE ABOVE 1st Ins. 3-21-18 9-12 one year after the decedent’s 473.444, RSMo, or any Cassville, MO 65625, sell at DESCRIBED PROPERTY, ______death, as provided in section other applicable limitation public venue to the highest AND EXCEPT ANY 473.444, RSMo, or any periods. Nothing in section NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S bidder for cash, the following OTHER PART TAKEN NOTICE OR OF TRUSTEE’S other applicable limitation 473.033, RSMo, shall be SALE real estate: USED FOR ROAD. MORE SALE periods. Nothing in section construed to bar any action For default in the ACCURATELY DESCRIBE For default in the 473.033, RSMo, shall be against a decedent’s liability payment of debt secured All of Lots 3 and 4 in Block BY SCRIVENER’S ERRORpayment of debt secured construed to bar any action insurance carrier through a by a deed of trust executed 4, Monett Town Company’s AFFIDAVIT RECORDEDby a deed of trust executed against a decedent’s liability defendant ad litem pursuant by Misty Burnette and Billy 1st Addition to the Town 11-26-2014 IN BOOKby Robert Umfress, dated insurance carrier through a to section 537.021, RSMo. Burnette, dated February of Monett, Barry County, 14 AT PAGE 5999January 12, AS 2017, and defendant ad litem pursuant Date of the decedent’s 8, 2005, and recorded on Missouri, as per the recorded FOLLOWS: COMMENCING recorded on January to section 537.021, RSMo. death was JAN. 24, 2018. February 10, 2005, in Book plat thereof. AT THE NORTHWEST 17, 2017, Document No. Date of the decedent’s Date of first publication: No. 05, at Page 1028 in CORNER OF THE 002967190015, in Book death was MARCH 9, 2017. MARCH 14, 2018 the Office of the RecorderFor the purpose of satisfying SOUTHEAST QUARTER No. 17, at Page 238 in Date of first publication Craig Williams (SEAL) of Deeds, Barry County, said indebtedness and the OF THE NORTHWEST the Office of the Recorderis MARCH 14, 2018. Circuit Clerk Missouri, the undersigned costs of executing this trust. QUARTER OF SECTION of Deeds, Barry County, Craig Williams (SEAL) By: Sherry L. Allee, Successor Trustee will on 33, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, Missouri, the undersigned Circuit Clerk Clerk April 3, 2018, at 11:30 AM, S&W Foreclosure RANGE 27 WEST, BARRY Successor Trustee will on /s/ Sherry L. Allee, To be published in the at the East Front Door of the Corporation COUNTY, MISSOURI, April 19, 2018, at 11:45 AM,Probate Clerk Cassville Democrat Barry County Courthouse, Successor Trustee THENCE EAST 379 FEET at the East Front Door of the 1st Ins. 3-14-18 8-11 1st Ins. 3-14-18 8-11 Cassville, Missouri, sell at Pub Commences March 7, TO AN IRON PIPE IN Barry County Courthouse, ______public vendue to the highest 2018 PLACE, THENCE SOUTH Cassville, Missouri, sell at bidder for cash: S&K File No.18-032008 24 DEGREES 49 MINUTES public vendue to the highest IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Shapiro & Kreisman, EAST 468 FEET, THENCE bidder for cash: CIRCUIT COURT OF OF BARRY COUNTY, Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 5, LLC NORTH 63 DEGREES BARRY COUNTY, MISSOURI Smith and Hayes Addition www.shapiroandkreisman- 49 MINUTES EAST 71 All of Lot Nine (9) in CASSVILLE, PROBATE DIVISION to the City of Cassville, mo.com FEET, THENCE SOUTH 27 Salzer’s Subdivision of MISSOURI In the Estate of ) EXCEPT a strip of land Purported address: DEGREES 49 MINUTES Out Lot One (1) in Monett PROBATE DIVISION GLEN E ASKEW ) approximately 60 feet wide 105 N Oak St, Monett, MO EAST 100 FEET, THENCE Town Company’s Townsite In the Estate of: Deceased ) squarely off the West side 65708 SOUTH 27 DEGREES of Monett, Barry County, CLAUDIA B WESTON Case No.: 18BR-PR00046 of Lots numbered 1, 2 and EAST 197.28 FEET FOR Missouri, according to the Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 3 in Block 5, in Smith and Publication Dates: 03/07/18, A POINT OF BEGINNING, recorded Plat thereof. AND Case No. 18BR-PR00031(Small Estate) Hayes Addition to Cassville, 03/14/18, THENCE SOUTH 27 a tract of land commencing NOTICE OF LETTERS To all persons interested Missouri, the exact footage 03/21/18, 03/28/1 DEGREES EAST 98.64at the Southwest corner TESTAMENTARY in the estate of GLEN E to be measured from a 1st Ins. 3-7-18 7-10 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 79 of Lot Ten (10) in Salzer’sGRANTED ASKEW, Decedent: concrete monument with a ______DEGREES 50 MINUTES Subdivision of Out Lot (Supervised Administration) On MARCH 21, 2018, steel pin at the West base of EAST 181.6 FEET TO One (1) in Monett Town To all persons interested a small estate affidavit was an Elm tree located on the TRUSTEE’S SALE THE WEST RIGHT Company’s OF Townsite of in the Estate of CLAUDIA B filed by the distributees above tract on a line West In Re: John Bowman and WAY LINE OF MISSOURIMonett, Barry County, WESTON, decedent. for the decedent under parallel with the east-west Sandra Bowman, husband STATE HIGHWAY NO. Missouri, according to On MARCH 5, 2018, section 473.097, RSMo, lot lines to the west line of and wife 112, THENCE NORTH the30 recorded Plat thereof, the last will of the decedent with the probate division of said lots., commonly known Under the terms of the DEGREES 40 MINUTESthence Northeasterly along having been admitted the Circuit Court of Barry as 1512 Gravel Road, Deed of Trust executed by WEST ALONG SAID WEST the West line of said Lot, a to probate, the following County, Missouri. Cassville, MO, 65625 John Bowman and Sandra RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE distance of 2 feet; thence individual was appointed All creditors of the Bowman, husband and HIGHWAY 112, 109.15 in a Southeasterly direction personal representative decedent, who died on subject to all prior wife dated 08/15/1996, and FEET, THENCE NORTH parallel76 to the South line of of the estate of CLAUDIA FEBRUARY 3, 2018, are easements, restrictions, recorded on 08/19/1996 DEGREES 45 MINUTESsaid Lot, a distance of 101 B WESTON, decedent, notified that section 473.444 feet and 3 inches to the reservations, covenants Book 96 Page 5444 inWEST the 171.7 FEET TO THE by the Probate Division of RSMo. sets a limitation and encumbrances now of office of the RecorderPOINT OF of BEGINNING. A East line of said Lot; thencethe Circuit Court of Barry period that would bar claims record, if any, to satisfy the Deeds for Barry County, TRACT OF LAND LOCATED South along the East line of County, Missouri. The one year after the death of debt and costs. MISSOURI, the undersigned IN THE NORTHEAST said Lot, a distance of 2 feet; name, business address of the decedent. A creditor may Successor Trustee, will on QUARTER OF THE thence in a Northwesterly the personal representative request that this estate be direction along the South County Criers, LLC, 04/09/2018 at 10:00 AM at SOUTHEAST QUARTER is: opened for administration. Successor Trustee the East Front Door of the OF THE NORTHWEST line of Lot, a distance of DAMON HODGSON Receipt of this notice Barry County Courthouse, QUARTER OF SECTION 102 feet to the point of 1611 E PRIMROSE LANE should not be construed by First Publication: March 7, 700 Main St., Cassville, MO 33, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, beginning [same being REPUBLIC, MO 65738 the recipient to indicate that 2018. For more information, 65625, sell at public venue RANGE 27 WEST, WITH a strip 2 feet wide off the The personal the recipient may possibly visit www.southlaw.com to the highest bidder for THE EXCEPTION OF A 20 South side of side Lot Ten representative’s attorney’shave a beneficial interest cash subject to the terms (10) in Salzer’s Subdivision name, business address in the estate. The nature FEET ROAD EASEMENT of Out Lot One (1) in Monett NOTICE announced at the sale, the ON THE EAST BOUNDARY and phone number is: and extent of any person’s Pursuant to the Fair Debt realty described in said deed OF THE ABOVE Town Company’s Townsite DONALD LYNN CUPPS interest, if any, may possibly Collection Practices Act, of trust, to wit: of Monett, Barry County, ELLIS, CUPPS AND COLE be determined from the DESCRIBED PROPERTY,Missouri, according to the 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no AND EXCEPT ANY OTHER 702 WEST STREET, P.O. affidavit on this estate filed information concerning the BEGINNING AT A POINT recorded Plat thereof). BOX 276, CASSVILLE, MO in the probate division of the PART TAKEN ORSubject USEDto any easements, collection of this debt may 7.5 FEET SOUTH AND FOR ROAD. 65625; 417-847-2734. circuit court of Barry County, be given without the prior 27.0 FEET WEST OF THE right of ways, restrictions, All creditors of said Missouri. reservations and covenants consent of the consumer NORTHEAST CORNER Commonly known as: 15965 decedent are notified to file Date of first publication given directly to the debt OF THE SOUTHEAST State Highway 76, Cassville, of record or fact., commonly claims in court within six is MARCH 28, 2018. collector or the express Missouri 65625 known as 215 N Central months from the date of first Date of second QUARTER OF THE Ave, Monett, MO, 65708 permission of a court of SOUTHEAST QUARTER publication of this notice publication is APRIL 4, 2018. competent jurisdiction. The OF THE SOUTHEAST for the purpose of satisfying or if a copy of this notice (SEAL) J. Craig Williams, debt collector is attempting said indebtedness and the subject to all prior was mailed to, or served Circuit Clerk QUARTER OF SECTION easements, restrictions, By Sherry L. Allee to collect a debt and any 11, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH,costs of executing this trust. upon, such creditor by the information obtained will reservations, covenants personal representative, Probate Clerk RANGE 25 WEST, THENCE and encumbrances now of 1st Ins. 3-28-18 10-11 be used for that purpose NORTH 250.0 FEET,CSM Foreclosure Trustee then within two months from THENCE WEST 200.0 Corp. record, if any, to satisfy the ______Casefile No. 147440- debt and costs. 861941. FEET, THENCE SOUTH Successor Trustee 1st Ins. 3-7-18 7-10 250.0 FEET, THENCE EAST (800) 652-4080 NO ELECTION for the Following City Boards ______200.0 FEET TO THE POINT County Criers, LLC, 4x03/21/2018, 03/28/2018, Successor Trustee Office’s in the General Municipal Jeff Scott - Exeter SouthWard OF BEGINNING, BARRY 04/04/2018, 04/11/2018 CSM File 26-17-02581 TRUSTEE’S SALE COUNTY, MISSOURI.. First Publication: March 28, April 3, 2018 as per RSMo. Alderman In Re: Ralph A. Patsel, a NOTE: This office is a debt Substitute Trustee collector. 2018. For more information, 115.124 Tasha McNabb - Exeter North single person visit www.southlaw.com Under the terms of the Corporation 1st Ins. 3-21-18 9-12 WardAlderman Deed of Trust executed by ______SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE NOTICE If the number of candidates Ralph A. Patsel, a single www.substitutetrusteecorp. IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL Pursuant to the Fair person dated 09/12/2012, com Debt Collection Practices who have filed for a particular Road District Commissioners and recorded on 09/18/2012 Published in the CASSVILLE CIRCUIT COURT OF Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no office is equal to the number Audy Holman - Butterfield Book 12 Page 5060 as DEMOCRAT BARRY COUNTY, information concerning the modified by Affidavit Filedated #: BOWJOCHL CASSVILLE, collection of this debt may of positions in that office to be Rick Epperly - Corsicana and recorded February First publication date MISSOURI be given without the prior filled by the election, no election Joshua Still - Exeter 21, 2018 in book 18 page 03/14/2018 PROBATE DIVISION consent of the consumer 1062, all in the office of1st Ins. 3-14-18 In the8-11 Estate of: given directly to the debt shall be held for such office, and Carroll Craig Sr. - Flat Creek the Recorder of Deeds for ______JIMMIE B. HARRIS collector or the express Barry County, MISSOURI, Deceased. permission of a court of the candidates shall assume the Rodney Morgan - Greasy Creek the undersigned Successor NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S Case No. 18BR-PR00036 competent jurisdiction. The responsibilities of their offices at Jason Hudson - Jenkins Trustee, will on 04/02/2018 SALE NOTICE OF LETTERS debt collector is attempting at 10:00 AM at the East Front A default has accrued TESTAMENTARY to collect a debt and any the same time and in the same Ron Campbell - Kings Prairie Door of the Barry County on a certain note secured GRANTED information obtained will manner as if they had been Ron Stricklin - Mineral Courthouse, 700 Main St by a deed of trust executed (Supervised Administration) be used for that purpose Cassville, Mo. 65625, sell at by, Kayla D. Stewart dated To all persons interested elected. The following contains Doug Harris - Monett public venue to the highest 10/9/2015 and recorded on Casefile No. 206726- in the Estate of JIMMIE B. 865725. the names of the candidates that Michael Collins - Mountain bidder for cash subject to 10/13/2015 in Book 15 Page HARRIS, decedent. 1st Ins. 3-28-18 10-13 the terms announced at the 4825, in the Recorder’s On MARCH 13, 2018, shall assume the responsibilities Robert Miller - Ozark sale, the realty described in office for Barry County, the following individual said deed of trust, to wit: Missouri. The successor was appointed personal PROBATE of office under this section Mark Witt - Pioneer trustee will on April 12, representative of the estate Jon Godsey - Pleasant Ridge THE EAST HALF (1/2) 2018 between the hours of of JIMMIE B. HARRIS, AND ONE HUNDRED9:00 am and 5:00 pm, more decedent, by the Probate IN THE 39TH JUDICIAL Ambulance Boards Rick Scott - Purdy CIRCUIT COURT OF TWENTY-SIX (126) AND particularly at 10:30 AM, at Division of the Circuit Court Gary Luppen - South Barry County Eddie Gibson - Roaring River ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-the East Front Door of the of Barry County, Missouri. BARRY COUNTY THREE (133) IN THEBarry County Courthouse, The name, business MISSOURI Amb Dist. #1 Merlyn Haubein - Shell Knob PROBATE DIVISION ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW700 Main Street, Cassville, address of the personal Ken Cieslinski - South Barry County David Orshal - Sugar Creek CITY) OF CASSVILLE, Missouri sell at public venue representative is: In the Estate of: BARRY COUNTY, to the highest bidder for JACQUELINE WASSON, ALLEN GILBERT DANIEL Amb Dist. #4 GaryAshford -Viola P.O. BOX 335, Deceased. MISSOURI, ACCORDING cash (certified funds only), Dave Compton - Barry Lawrence C.L. England - Wheaton TO THE RECORDED PLATthe following real estate: WHEATON, MO 64874 Case No. 18BR-PR00035 THEREOF. The personal NOTICE OF LETTERS Amb. Dist. #4 Larry Mann - White River More Accurately Described COMMENCING AT THE representative’s attorney’sOF ADMINISTRATION As: NORTHWEST CORNER name, business address GRANTED THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF OF THE SOUTHEAST and phone number is: (Supervised Administration) Fire Protection District Boards Water Districts - Board of LOTS ONE HUNDRED QUARTER OF THEDONALD LYNN CUPPS To all persons TWENTY-SIX (126) AND SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP ELLIS, CUPPS AND COLE interested in the Estate of Larry Clay Newman - Butterfield Fire Directors ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-23 NORTH, RANGE 27 702 WEST STREET, ALLEN GILBERT DANIEL, Donald E.West Jr. - E.R., Golden, Dean McCarville - CrestwoodWest THREE (133) IN THEWEST, BARRY COUNTY, P.O. BOX 276, Decedent: ORIGINAL TOWN (NOWMISSOURI, THENCE EAST CASSVILLE, MO 65625; On MARCH 8, 2018, Mano Fire Water No. 2 CITY) OF CASSVILLE, 379 FEET TO AN IRON417-847-2734. the following individual was Don Saffold - E.R., Golden, Mano Fire Phillip Brooks - Southwest Rural BARRY COUNTY, PIPE IN PLACE, THENCE All creditors of said appointed the personal MISSOURI, ACCORDING SOUTH 24 DEGREES decedent are notified torepresentative file of the estate Donald Shukert - Jenkins Fire Water Dist. 2 TO THE RECORDED PLAT49 MINUTES EAST 468 claims in court within six of ALLEN GILBERT DANIEL, Dona Fellows - Jenkins Fire Steve Knight - Southwest Rural THEREOF. FEET, THENCE NORTH 63 months from the date of firstdecedent, by the Probate DEGREES 49 MINUTES publication of this notice Division of the Circuit Court Greg Carlin - Monett Fire Water Dist. 3 Substitute Trustee EAST 71 FEET, THENCE or if a copy of this notice of Barry County, Cassville, Leland Doss - Monett Fire Corporation SOUTH 27 DEGREES was mailed to, or served Missouri. The personal SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE49 MINUTES EAST 100 upon, such creditor by the representative’s business Village - Board of Directors www.substitutetrusteecorp. FEET, THENCE SOUTH 27 personal representative, address is: School Board of Directors Iva Mae Howard -Arrow Point com DEGREES EAST 197.28 then within two months from NAOMI RUTH DANIEL FEET FOR A POINT OF the date it was mailed or 12438 FARM RD 1045 Sammy Hudson - Exeter R-VI Christina L. Hanson -Arrow Point Published in the CASSVILLE BEGINNING, THENCE served, whichever is later, PURDY, MO 65734 Mitch Sorensen - Exeter R-VI DEMOCRAT SOUTH 27 DEGREESor be forever barred to the The personal DavidA. Hoeck -Arrow Point File #: PATRANO1 EAST 98.64 FEET; fullestTHENCE extent permissible by representative’s attorney’s Kent E. Stephens- Galena R-II PamAlldridge - Emerald Beach First publication date SOUTH 79 DEGREESlaw. Such50 six-month period name, business address 03/07/2018 MINUTES EAST 181.6 FEET and such two-month period and phone number is: Angela Stewart Foster - Galena R-II Derrick Payne - Emerald Beach 1st Ins. 3-7-18 7-10 TO THE WEST RIGHT OF do not extend the limitation MARC LEON KenTerry - Purdy R-II ______WAY LINE OF MISSOURI period that would bar claims EDMONDSON STATE HIGHWAY NO. one year after the decedent’s PO BOX 491 ReubenW.Henderson - Purdy R-II South Barry County Hospital CASSVILLE, MO 65625 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S 112, THENCE NORTH death, 30 as provided in section Bob Stewart - Shell Knob #78 Amy Boxx - 6 yr. term SALE DEGREES 40 MINUTES473.444, RSMo, or any 417-846-0022 Default having been WEST ALONG SAID WEST other applicable limitation All creditors of the Emily Mead - Pryor - Shell Knob #78 made in the payment of RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE periods. Nothing in section decedent are notified to file claims in court within six Robert Catron - Southwest R-V Barry County Health Unit that certain note secured HIGHWAY 112, 109.15 473.033, RSMo, shall be by Deed of Trust executed FEET, THENCE NORTH construed76 to bar any action months from the date of firstDaniel Dalton - Southwest R-V Lisa Roark - 1 yr. term publication of this notice by Albert Tiesel and Lois DEGREES 45 MINUTESagainst a decedent’s liability Bobby Banks - Wheaton R-III Tiesel, husband and wife, WEST 171.7 FEET TO THE insurance carrier through a or if a copy of this notice dated October 29, 2001 POINT OF BEGINNING. A defendant ad litem pursuant was mailed to, or served Kevin Schlessman -Wheaton R-III upon, such creditor by the and recorded on October TRACT OF LAND LOCATED to section 537.021, RSMo. Cassville Democrat Wednesday, March 28, 2018 • Page 15

thence Northwesterly along to the point of beginning, Barry County, Missouri, Quarter of Section 14, PROBATE the Northwest boundary and containing 0.33 acres, described as commencing Township 21 North, Range Craig Williams line of Lot 3, Block 3 of said more or less. Subject to any at the Southeast corner 26 West, Barry County, Circuit Clerk IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Subdivision a distance of 90 easements or restrictions of of the Southeast Quarter Missouri described as By: Reta Voelker OF feet, thence Southwesterly record and less any portion of the Northwest Quarter follows: Beginning at Deputy Clerk parallel to the Northwest the Northwest Corner of 1st Ins. 3-28-18 10-13 BARRY COUNTY taken or used for right of of said Section 2, thence boundary line of said Lot 2 the Southwest Quarter of ______MISSOURI way purposes. West 304.0 feet to the a distance of 90 feet, thence point of beginning, thence the Southwest Quarter of PROBATE DIVISION Southeasterly a distance Along with an easement for West 256.7 feet to the East the Southwest Quarter of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT AT CASSVILLE access purposes upon the boundary line of a public the Southwest Quarter OF BARRY COUNTY, In the Estate of ) of 90 feet to the Northwest boundary line of said Lot 2, following described property, road, thence South 13° 19’ of the Northeast Quarter MISSOURI LAWRENCE H. ) thence Northeasterly along to-wit: A tract of land in West 25.7 feet along said monumented by Corps CIVIL DIVISION SHIELDS, III ) the Northwest boundary line the Southeast Quarter of East line, thence East 262.6 of Engineers monument Deceased ) of said Lot 2 to the point of the Northwest Quarter of feet, thence North 25.0 feet KK 3732-3 on the U.S. Estate No. 17BR-PR00152 beginning. Section 2, Township 21 to the point of beginning. Government Fee Take Line JAMES R. MORSANI JR. NOTICE OF FILING OF North, Range 25 West, Barry for Table Rock Lake; thence and FINAL SETTLEMENT AND AND ALSO EXCEPT, A tract County, Missouri, being AND ALSO EXCEPT with said Take Line North MICHELLE MORSANI PETITION of land described as follows: more particularly described Commencing at the 34º52’48” East 29.04 feet Plaintiffs, FOR DISTRIBUTION Beginning at the Southwest as follows: Commencing at Southeast corner of the to the point of beginning; To all persons corner of Lot 2, Block 3 No. a found Corps of Engineers Southeast Quarter of thence continuing North vs. interested in the estate of One of Spriggs Twin Coves, Monument at the Southeast the Northwest Quarter of 34°52’48” East 22.51 feet; LAWRENCE H. SHIELDS, an addition to the Southeast corner of the Southeast Section 2, Township 21, thence South 88°08’35”East LONNIE MCCALLISTER III, deceased: Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Range 25, Barry County, 753.76 feet to a set iron pin; You are hereby notified Quarter of Section 2, Quarter of said Section 2, Missouri, thence West 304 thence South 27°50’32” SUSAN MCCALLISTER that the undersigned Township 21, Range 25 thence North 45 degrees 00 feet, thence North 151 feet, West 16.55 feet; thence Personal Representative will as per the recorded plat minutes 00 seconds West thence South 84 degrees North 88°27’01” West BETTY DEWIT file a Final Settlement and thereof, thence East 132 along the U. S. Government 30 minutes West 63 feet 758.78 feet to the point of Petition for determination feet, thence Northwesterly Fee Take Line for Table to the point of beginning, beginning. BRYAN S. HENRY of the persons who are the 90 feet to a point 100 feet Rock Lane a distance of thence North 5 degrees The names of all parties successors in interest to Northeasterly from the 102.14 feet to the North East 83 feet, thence North to said action are stated MARYANNE HENRY et. al. the personal/real estate of point of beginning, thence line extended of a tract of 72 degrees 30 minutes above in the caption hereof If they be living or their the decedent and of the Southwesterly along the land described in Warranty West 72 feet, thence North and the name and address unborn or unknown extent and character of of the attorney for Plaintiff Northern boundary line of Deed Book 297 at Page 84 degrees West 70 feet, heirs, devises, grantees, their interest therein and for said Lot 2 Block 3 a distance 320, as per survey by Austin thence South 18 degrees is David Sims, SIMS LAW assignees, donees, distribution of such property, of 100 feet to point of Brock, MO RLS #56, dated 30 minutes West 70 feet, OFFICE, 202 South Wood, alienees,legatees, administrators, in the Probate Division of beginning. Also, beginning thence South 80 degrees P.O. Box 88, Neosho, executors, the Circuit Court of Barry June 30, 196l, thence South Missouri 64850. at a point 155 ½ feet West 89 degrees 08 minutes East 70 feet, thence South guardians, mortgagees, County, Missouri, on or after of the Southeast corner of 32 seconds West along 70 degrees East 90 feet to You are hereby notified trustees, consorts APRIL 30, 2018, or as may Lot 1, Block 3 in Spriggs’ said North line extended, a the point of beginning. (The that, unless you file an and legal representatives, be continued by the Court, Twin Coves No. One, distance of 376.02 feet to above described tract being answer or other pleading or spouses and all and that any objections or thence in a Northwesterly the true point of beginning, a part of Lot 3, Block 3, shall otherwise appear and other persons, corporations exceptions to such Final defend against the aforesaid direction a distance of 90 thence continuing along Spriggs’ Twin Coves No. 1, a or successors claiming by, Settlement or Petition or feet, thence East 55 feet, said North line a distance subdivision in Barry County, petition within forty-five (45) through and under them, any item thereof must be thence South 75 feet to the of 100.00 feet to a found Missouri. days after the first date of Defendants. in writing and filed within point of beginning, same steel bar, thence North 00 publication, judgment by Case No: 18BR-CC00017 twenty days after the filing of being a part of Lot 2, Block degrees 55 minutes 35 AND ALSO EXCEPT A default will be rendered such Final Settlement. seconds West a distance tract of land described as against you. NOTICE OF ORDER OF 3 in Springs’ Twin Coves No. Witness my hand and One, a subdivision of land of 16.90 feet to a found follows: Commencing at PUBLICATION /s/James W LeCompte, in the Northeast Quarter steel bar, thence North 14 the Southeast corner of the seal of the Circuit Court this The State of Missouri Attorney of the Southwest Quarter degrees 45 minutes 05 Southeast Quarter of the 26th day of February 2018. to Defendants, LONNIE 104 West Seventh Street and the Southeast Quarter seconds East a distance Northwest Quarter of Section (SEAL) MCCALLISTER, SUSAN Cassville, MO 65625 of the Northwest Quarter of 3.21 feet, thence North 2, Township 21, Range 25, Craig Williams MCCALLISTER, BETTY 417-847-2832 Barry County, Missouri, Circuit Clerk of Section 2, Township 21, 89 degrees 08 minutes 32 DEWIT, BRYAN S. HENRY Range 25, Barry County, seconds East a distance of thence North 45 degrees By: Reta Voelker and MARYANNE HENRY et. /s/James Darby, West 466.7 feet, thence Deputy Clerk Missouri, EXCEPT a 99.13 feet, thence South al. Personal Representative tract of land described as 00 degrees 55 minutes 35 West 45 feet for a point of To be published: If they be living or their unborn P.O. Box 383 follows: Beginning at the seconds East a distance beginning, thence South Cassville Democrat or unknown heirs, devises, Purdy, Missouri 65734 existing Southwest corner of 20.00 feet to the point of 84.5 feet, thence North 1st Ins. 3-7-18 7-10 grantees, assignees, 1st Ins. 3-28-18 10-13 of Lot 2, Block 3 of Spriggs beginning. 71 degrees West 46 feet, ______donees, alienees, legatees, ______Twin Coves, thence East thence North 81 degrees administrators, executors, 32.5 feet, thence North 2° AND ALSO EXCEPT A West 69 feet, thence North IN THE CIRCUIT COURT guardians, mortgagees, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARRY COUNTY, 30’ East 33 feet, thence tract of land described as 58.3 feet, thence East trustees, consorts and legal OF BARRY COUNTY, South 45° West 46 feet to follows: Commencing at the 117 feet to the point of MISSOURI representatives, spouses MISSOURI point of beginning: being Southeast of the Southeast beginning, except that part, GARY MIKE ) and all other persons, PROBATE DIVISION part of said Lot 2. Also, a Quarter of the Northwest if any, in road. Subject to all McCRACKEN ) corporations or successors At Cassville tract of land described as Quarter of Section 2, easements, restrictions and and ) claiming by, through and In the Estate of: follows: Commencing at Township 21, Range 25, reservations, if any, now of TRISHA L. ) under them. ROY SPRIGGS, deceased the Southeast corner of Barry County, Missouri, record. McCRACKEN, ) Estate No. Lot 3, Block 3 of Spriggs thence North 45 degrees Petitioner’s attorney husband and wife ) YOU ARE HEREBY 18BR-PR00043 Twin Coves, thence North West and along the United is Donald L. Cupps, whose PLAINTIFF, ) NOTIFIED that an action has 45° East 46 feet to point States Government Take business address is 702 ) been commenced against NOTICE OF HEARING of beginning, thence North West St., P. O. Box 276, vs. ) you in the Circuit Court, Line 291.2 feet for a point Cassville, Missouri 65625. ) To all persons who claim 2° 30’ East 40 feet, thence of beginning: thence South Barry County, Missouri, the You are hereby GARY E. PRATT ) object and general nature of any interest in the property East 36.5 feet, thence South 45 degrees West 90 feet, ROY SPRIGGS, deceased, 45° West 57 feet to point thence North 32 degrees required to appear to and JOY PRATT ) which is a Quiet Title Suit and as an heir of said decedent of beginning, being part 30 minutes West 64.5 feet, answer said petition on if they all be living or ) which affects the following or through any heir of said of Lot 3, Block 3. Also, a thence North 56 degree MAY 25, 2018, at 10:00 if they not be living ) described Property: decedent: tract of land described as 15 minutes East 75.5 feet, o’clock a.m. in the Probate then their unknown ) A part of the Northeast follows: Beginning at a Division of the Circuit Court heirs, spouses, grantees ) quarter of the Southwest You are hereby notified thence South 45 degrees of Barry County, Missouri, that a petition has been point in the North line of the East along said Take Line 60 representatives, ) quarter AND a part of the at Cassville, at which time successors, and ) filed in the above court by Northeast Quarter of the feet to the point of beginning. Southeast quarter of the Sharon Kay Perry, for the Southwest Quarter, Section and place said petition will devisees, consorts, ) Southwest quarter, all in determination of the heirs of 2, Township 21, Range 25, be heard. Should you fail grantees, or ) section 12, township 21 AND ALSO EXCEPT A therein, judgment may be Roy Spriggs, deceased, and which is 154 feet West of triangular part of Lots 2 and the successors of ) North, range 28 west, Barry of their respective interest entered in due course upon each and all of the ) County, Missouri, and being the Northeast corner of said 3, Block 3, Spriggs’ Twin said petition. as such heirs in and with Southwest Quarter, thence Coves No. 1, described as above names persons, ) more particularly described respect to the following all of whom may ) as follows: commencing South 25 feet, thence West Beginning at a point on the CRAIG WILLIAMS, described property owned and parallel with said North North line of the Northeast be deceased. ) at the Northeast corner by said decedent at the time CIRCUIT CLERK DEFENDANTS. ) of said Northeast quarter line 100 feet, thence North Quarter of the Southwest By Sherry Allee of death, to-wit: 25 feet, thence East along Quarter of Section 2, Case No. 18BR-CC 00018) of the Southwest quarter, Probate Clerk thence South 21 degrees said North line to the point Township 21, Range 25, 1st. Ins. 3-28-18 10-13 Slip #1, Corps of Engineers of beginning, all being a part Barry County, Missouri, ORDER OF PUBLICATION 35 minutes 19 seconds west Permit No. 6203. of the Northeast Quarter of which is 255 feet West of 434.67 feet to the centerline The State of Missouri the Southwest Quarter (Lot the Northeast corner of the MISCELLANEOUS of Farm Road No. 1090, AN UNDIVIDED ONE HALF 7), Section 2, Township 21, Southwest Quarter, thence to the above named thence along said centerline INTEREST IN AND TO THE Range 25, Barry County, North 73 feet, thence West Defendants, Greetings: You South 40 degrees 58 FOLLOWING DESCRIBED Missouri. Subject to IN THE CIRCUIT COURT are hereby notified that an minutes 31 seconds West 49 feet, thence South 73 action has been commenced 571 feet to the true point of REAL PROPERTY SITUATE easements, restrictions and feet, thence East 49 feet to OF BARRY COUNTY, IN BARRY COUNTY, reservations now of record, the point of beginning. MISSOURI against you in the Circuit beginning, thence leaving MISSOURI: if any. Also, a tract of land Court of Barry County, said centerline South 06 described as beginning at Missouri, at Cassville, degrees 16 minutes 54 BCWC, LLC, ) Missouri, the general nature Tract One: AND ALSO EXCEPT A tract a point in the North line of A Missouri Limited ) seconds East 720.41 feet, Lots 10, 11, part 12, part of land in the Southeast and purpose of which is to thence South 83 degrees the Northeast Quarter of Liability Company, ) quiet the title of plaintiffs to Quarter of the Northwest the Southwest Quarter of PLAINTIFF ) 31 minutes 25 seconds 13, Block 2 of Spriggs’ Twin the following described real West 230 feet, thence North Coves No. 1, as per the Quarter of Section 2, Section 2, township 21, ) recorded plat thereof, Barry Township 21 North, Range estate: 04 degrees 53 minutes 00 Range 25, Barry County, And ) Tract 1 County, Missouri. 25 West, Barry County, Missouri, which is 254 feet seconds West 169.51 feet, ) LOTS 21 AND 22 AND thence North 87 degrees 56 Missouri, being more West of the Northeast corner MARGARET ) Tract Two: particularly described as LOTS 28 AND 29, BLOCK 4, minutes 51 seconds West of the Southwest Quarter, BERGTOLD ) ROYLE POINT ON KINGS, A follows: Commencing at a thence South 25 feet, 43.58 feet, thence North Also, Lot 19, Block 2 of SUBDIVISION OF LAND IN 01 degree 55 minutes 35 Spriggs’ Twin Coves No. found Corps of Engineers thence West and parallel An Individual, ) 1, as per the recorded Monument at the Southeast THE SOUTH HALF OF THE seconds East 460.43 feet to with the North line 48 feet, Third-Party Plaintiff ) SOUTHEAST QUARTER, the centerline of said Farm plat thereof, Barry County, corner of the Southeast thence North 25 feet, thence ) Missouri. SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP Road No. 1090, thence Quarter of the Northwest East along the North line to vs. ) 21 NORTH, RANGE 25 Quarter of said Section 2, along said centerline North the point of beginning, Barry ) WEST, BARRY COUNTY, 74 degrees 23 minutes 48 Tract Three: thence North 45 degrees 00 County, Missouri, according WARNER E. PRIER ) Also, Part Lot 3, Block 3 MISSOURI, AS SHOWN seconds East 36.26 feet, minutes 00 seconds West, to the recorded plat thereof. AND MARY PRIER, ) BY THE RECORDED PLAT along the U.S. Government thence continuing along said Spriggs’ Twin Coves No. his wife, if living, and ) THEREOF. centerline, along a curve to 1, as per the recorded Fee Take Line for Table AND ALSO EXCEPT A if deceased, their ) plat thereof, Barry County, the left, said curve having Rock Lake a distance of tract of land described as unknown heirs, ) Tract 2 Missouri. 102.14 feet to the North line a radius of 288.08 feet, a follows: Commencing at devisees, grantees, ) LOTS 20 AND 30 BLOCK 4, delta angle of 26 degrees 42 extended of a tract of land the Southeast corner of assignees,donees, ) ROYLE POINT ON KINGS, A minutes 36 seconds, an arc EXCEPT: A tract of land described in Warranty Deed the Southeast Quarter of alienees, legatees, ) SUBDIVISION OF LAND IN described as follows: length of 134.30 feet and a Book 297 at Page 320, as the Northwest Quarter of administrators, ) THE SOUTH HALF OF THE chord bearing and distance Commencing at the per survey by Austin Brock, Section 2, Township 21, executors, guardians, ) SOUTHEAST QUARTER, Southeast corner of the of North 62 degrees 56 Mo RLS #56, dated June Range 25, Barry County, mortgagees, trustees, ) SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP minutes 56 seconds East Southeast Quarter of the 30, 1961, thence South Missouri, thence West 304 legal representatives, ) 21 NORTH, RANGE 25 Northwest Quarter, Section 133.08 feet, thence North 89 degrees 08 minutes feet, thence North 151 feet and all other persons, ) WEST, BARRY COUNTY, 43 degrees 17 minutes 47 2, Township 21, Range 25, 32 seconds West along for a point of beginning, corporations, or ) MISSOURI, AS SHOWN thence North 45 degrees seconds east 56.51 feet to said North line extended, thence South 84 degrees 30’ successors claiming ) BY THE RECORDED PLAT the true point of beginning. West 100 feet for a point a distance of 232.74 feet West 63 feet, thence North 5 by, through, ) THEREOF. of beginning: thence North to a found steel bar at the degrees East 83 feet, thence or under them, ) The names of all the parties 45 degrees West 100 feet, Northeast corner of said South 66 degrees 30’ East DEFENDANTS. ) The names of all the to said suit are stated above thence South 45 degrees described tract and true 50 feet, thence South 33 Case No. 18BR-CC00012 parties to the suit are stated in the caption hereof and West 90 feet, thence East point of beginning: thence degrees 30’ East 64.5 feet, above in the caption hereof, the name and address of 70.5 feet, thence South 82 continuing along said North thence South 84 degrees 30’ NOTICE UPON ORDER and the name and address the attorney for Plaintiffs is degrees 30 minutes, thence line a distance of 243.28 West 26.5 feet to the point of FOR SERVICE BY of the Plaintiffs’ attorney of Blake B. Fields, 605 Main East 59 feet to the point of feet, to a found steel bar, beginning. PUBLICATION record is David N. Appleby, Street, Cassville, Missouri, beginning. thence North 00 degrees of Appleby Healy, Attorneys 65625. 55 minutes 35 seconds AND ALSO EXCEPT: Tract THE STATE OF MISSOURI at Law P.C., 119 North AND ALSO EXCEPT A West a distance of 16.90 I: A tract of land described TO: Warner E. Prier and Second Street, P. O. Box YOU ARE FURTHER tract of land described as feet to a found steel bar, as follows: Commencing Mary Prier, his wife, if living, 158, Ozark, Missouri 65721. NOTIFIED that, unless follows: Commencing at thence North 14 degrees 45 at the Southeast corner of and if deceased, their the Southeast corner of the minutes 05 seconds East a the Southeast Quarter of unknown heirs, devisees, You are notified further you file an answer or other that unless you file an pleading or shall otherwise Southeast Quarter of the distance of 52.11 feet to a the Northwest Quarter of grantees, assignees, answer or other pleading appear and defend against Northwest Quarter, Section set iron pin, thence South Section 2, Township 21, donees, alienees, or shall otherwise appear the aforesaid Petition within 2, Township 21, Range 25, 73 degrees 48 minutes 10 Range 25, Barry County, legatees, administrators, to defend the aforesaid 45 days after the 21st day thence North 45 degrees seconds East a distance of Missouri, thence West 304 executors, guardians, petition within 45 days after of March, 2018, judgment West 200 feet, thence South 47.23 feet to a set iron pin, feet for a point of beginning, mortgagees, trustees, legal the 28th day of March 2018, by default will be rendered 45 degrees West 90 feet for thence North 16 degrees 11 thence West 225 feet to the representatives, and all judgment by default will be against you. a point of beginning, thence minutes 50 seconds East a East boundary line of the other persons, corporations, rendered against you. A true copy from the North 45 degrees West 90 distance of 38.04 feet to a public road, thence North or successors claiming by, It is ordered that a record. feet, thence due South to a set iron pin, thence South along the East line of said through, or under them. copy hereof be published Witness by hand and point due West of the point of 84 degrees 38 minutes 06 road a distance of 73 feet, You are hereby notified according to law in the the seal of the circuit court beginning, thence due East seconds East a distance of thence East 225 feet, thence that an action has been Cassville Democrat, a this 15, day of March, to the point of beginning. 22.32 feet to a set iron pin, South 73 feet to the point of commenced against you newspaper of general 2018. in the Circuit Court for the thence South 69 degrees 04 beginning. Same being a circulation published in the Craig Williams, (SEAL) AND ALSO EXCEPT A tract minutes 44 seconds East a part of Block No. 3 in Spriggs County of Barry, State County of Barry, State of Barry County Circuit Clerk of land described as follows: distance of 91.61 feet to a Twin Coves No. 1 as per the of Missouri, the object Missouri. By: Reta Voelker, All of the Southeast 25 feet of set iron pin, thence South recorded plat thereof. and general nature of A true copy from the Deputy Clerk the following described tract 70 degrees 00 minutes 36 which is to quiet title by record. 1st Ins. 3-28-18 10-13 of land, to-wit: Beginning at seconds East a distance of AND ALSO EXCEPT Tract 2: adverse possession and Witness my hand and the Northwest corner of Lot which affects the following 42.10 feet to a set iron pin, Part of the Northeast Quarter the official seal of the Circuit Call 847-2610 Number 2, Block 3 of Spriggs thence South 35 degrees of the Southwest Quarter described property: Court this 20th day of March Twin Coves No. One as per 28 minutes 07 seconds East of Section 2, Township 21 All that part of the Southwest 2018. to subscribe the recorded plat thereof, a distance of 46.42 feet North, Range 25 West, Quarter of the Northeast Page 16 • Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Cassville Democrat

of Missouri, by Probate EARNEST DOVER. CONSERVATOR Division of the Circuit Court You are hereby of Barry County, Missouri. notified that an action has NOTICE OF The business address of the been commenced against conservator is 102 West St., you in the Probate Court APPOINTMENT OF A of the County of Barry, CONSERVATOR Ste. 5, Cassville, MO 65625. (Sec. 475.140 RSMo) All creditors of said Missouri, the object and disabled person are notified STATE OF MISSOURI ) general nature of which is to file their claims in Probate to obtain a guardianship COUNTY OF BARRY ) Division of the Circuit Court. and conservatorship of the Dogs love to get the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT SEAL person of the minors. paper. Train them with PROBATE DIVISION J. Craig Williams, The names of all parties BARRY COUNTY, Circuit Clerk in this action are stated Cassville Democrat. MISSOURI By: Sherry L. Allee, above in the caption hereof In the Estate of: Probate Clerk and the name and address Call 847.2610 to subscribe! JAQUELINE MCNABB, To be published in Cassville of the attorney for Petitioner Incapacitated/disabled Democrat is Blake B. Fields, of the Law Estate No. 18BR-PR00006 1st Ins. 3-7-18 7-10 Office of Blake B. Fields, To all persons interested in ______LLC, 605 Main Street, the estate of JAQUELINE Cassville, Missouri 65625. MCNABB, a disabled NOTICE OF You are further notified person: APPOINTMENT OF A that, unless you file an On the 23rd day CONSERVATOR answer or other pleading of FEBRUARY, 2018, (Sec. 475.140 RSMo) or shall otherwise appear KEITH DANIELS, Public STATE OF MISSOURI ) and defend against this Administrator, was appointed COUNTY OF BARRY ) action within 45 days after conservator of the estate of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT MARCH 28, 2018, judgment JACQUELINE MCNABB, a PROBATE DIVISION by default will be entered person adjudicated disabled BARRY COUNTY, against you. under the laws of the State MISSOURI Notice is further given of Missouri, by Probate that this matter will be heard In the Estate of: in the Probate Court of Barry Division of the Circuit Court KRYSTAL E. SOOLE, NOTICE OF of Barry County, Missouri. County, Cassville, Missouri, Incapacitated/disabled GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION The business address of the Estate No. 18BR-PR00015 on the 25th day of MAY conservator is 102 West St., 2018, at 9:00 a.m. Barry County, Missouri To all persons interested in IT IS ORDERED Ste. 5, Cassville, MO 65625. the estate of KRYSTAL E. TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018 that a copy hereof be All creditors of said Notice is hereby given that the April General Municipal Election will be held in the County of Barry on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 as certified disabled person are notified SOOLE, a disabled person: published according to law On the 23rd day to this office by the participating entities of Barry County. The ballot for the election shall be in substantially thefollowingform to file their claims in Probate of FEBRUARY, 2018, in the Cassville Democrat, Division of the Circuit Court. Cassville, Missouri, a OFFICIAL SAMPLE BALLOT SEAL KEITH DANIELS, Public newspaper of general J. Craig Williams, Administrator, was appointed circulation published in the conservator of the estate County of Barry, State of Circuit Clerk of KRYSTAL E. SOOLE, a By: Sherry L. Allee, Missouri. Probate Clerk person adjudicated disabled A true copy from the under the laws of the State To be published in Cassville of Missouri, by Probate record. Democrat Witness my hand the 1st Ins. 3-7-18 7-10 Division of the Circuit Court of Barry County, Missouri. seal of the Circuit Court this ______22ND day of MARCH 2018. The business address of the (SEAL) J. Craig Williams NOTICE OF conservator is 102 West St., By: Sherry L. Allee APPOINTMENT OF A Ste. 5, Cassville, MO 65625. Probate Clerk CONSERVATOR All creditors of said 1st Ins. 3-28-18 10-13 (Sec. 475.140 RSMo) disabled person are notified STATE OF MISSOURI ) to file their claims in Probate Division of the Circuit Court. BIDS COUNTY OF BARRY ) SEAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT J. Craig Williams, PROBATE DIVISION BARRY COUNTY HEALTH Circuit Clerk DEPT. ACCEPTING BARRY COUNTY, By: Sherry L. Allee, MISSOURI GENERATOR BIDS Probate Clerk The Barry County In the Estate of: To be published in Cassville VICKY GIPSON, Democrat Health Department will be Incapacitated/disabled 1st Ins. 3-7-18 7-10 accepting bids for a new Estate No. 18BR-PR00018 generator for the Monett To all persons interested satellite office, located at in the estate of VICKY GUARDIAN 1000 Lincoln, Monett, MO 65708. GIPSON, a disabled person: On the 23rd day IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Bids will be received of FEBRUARY, 2018, OF BARRY COUNTY, until March 29, 2018. KEITH DANIELS, Public MISSOURI, PROBATE Submit bids addressed Administrator, was DIVISION to: The Barry County Health appointed conservator of the In the matter of: Department, 65 Main St., estate of VICKY GIBSON, a K.L.R., ) Cassville, MO 65625. person adjudicated disabled DOB 11/03/2003 ) Please contact Roger under the laws of the State Minor, ) Brock at 417-847-2114 for of Missouri, by Probate more details. Case no. 18BR-PR00040 1st Ins. 3-14-18 14 Division of the Circuit Court NOTICE UPON ORDER ______of Barry County, Missouri. FOR SERVICE BY The business address of the PUBLICATION BUTTERFIELD FIRE conservator is 102 West St., The State of Missouri PROTECTION DISTRICT Ste. 5, Cassville, MO 65625. to: JAMIE ROLAND: All creditors of said ACCEPTING BIDS FOR You are hereby notified MOWING disabled person are notified that an action has been The Butterfield Fire to file their claims in Probate commenced against you Division of the Circuit Court. in the Circuit Court for the Protection District will be SEAL County of Barry, Probate accepting sealed bids for bi- J. Craig Williams, weekly mowing/weed eating division, state of Missouri, services (April-September) Circuit Clerk the object and general nature By: Sherry L. Allee, at their fire station, located at of which is guardianship of 10600 E. 1st St., Butterfield, Probate Clerk K.L.R., minor child. To be published in Cassville MO 65625. Democrat The names of all Licensed and insured 1st Ins. 3-7-18 7-10 parties in this action: John bidders are preferred. ______D. Hendrix and Rhonda Sealed bids may be L. Hendrix, Petitioners; submitted to the Butterfield NOTICE OF Heather Trausch, Neural Fire Protection District, APPOINTMENT OF A Mother of said minor child, P.O. Box 706, Cassville, CONSERVATOR Jamie Roland, Natural MO 65625, and must be (Sec. 475.140 RSMo) father of said minor child, postmarked by April 4, 2018. Missouri Division of Family STATE OF MISSOURI ) For more information, and Senior Services, contact Jennifer Privett COUNTY OF BARRY ) Children’s Division, and IN THE CIRCUIT COURT at 417-847-6736 or email the 39th Judicial District [email protected]. PROBATE DIVISION Juvenile Office. The name BARRY COUNTY, The fire district reserves the and address of the attorney right to refuse any or all bids. MISSOURI for the Petitioners is James 1st Ins. 3-21-18 9-10 In the Estate of: a. Pettit, P.O. Box 148, ______BRENT LAFLAIR, Aurora, Missouri 65605. Incapacitated/disabled You are further notified BUTTERFIELD FIRE Estate No. 18BR-PR00004 that, unless you file an PROTECTION DISTRICT To all persons interested answer or other pleading ACCEPTING in the estate of BRENT or shall otherwise appear BIDS FOR LAFLAIR, a disabled person: and defend against this CLEANING SERVICES On the 23rd day action within 45 days after of FEBRUARY, 2018, March 21, 2018, judgment The Butterfield Fire KEITH DANIELS, Public by default will be entered Protection District will be Administrator, was against you. accepting sealed bids for quarterly cleaning services appointed conservator of the Notice is further given estate of BRENT LAFLAIR, a at their fire station, located at that this matter will be heard 10600 E. 1st St., Butterfield, person adjudicated disabled in the Probate Court of Barry MO 65625. under the laws of the State County, Missouri, on the Licensed and insured of Missouri, by Probate 25th day of May 2018, at Division of the Circuit Court 8:30 a.m. bidders are preferred. of Barry County, Missouri. Sealed bids may be It is ordered that a submitted to the Butterfield The business address of the copy hereof be published Fire Protection District, conservator is 102 West St., according to law in the P.O. Box 706, Cassville, Ste. 5, Cassville, MO 65625. Cassville Democrat, All creditors of said MO 65625, and must be Cassville, Missouri, a postmarked by April 4, 2018. disabled person are notified newspaper of general For more information, to file their claims in Probate circulation published in the Division of the Circuit Court. County of Barry, State of contact Jennifer Privett SEAL Missouri. at 417-847-6736 or email J. Craig Williams, [email protected] A true copy from the The fire district reserves Circuit Clerk record. By: Sherry L. Allee, the right to refuse any or all Witness my hand the bids. Probate Clerk seal of the Circuit Court this 1st Ins. 3-21-18 9-10 POLLING PLACES To be published in Cassville Democrat 16th day of MARCH, 2018. ______Ash ...... Washburn 1st Baptist Act. Center Golden ...... Golden Community Building Pleasant Ridge...New Liberty Methodist Church (SEAL) J. Craig Williams Butterfield...... Butterfield Community Bldg Jenkins ...... Jenkins Fire Bldg Purdy-McDowell ...... Purdy Community Bldg 1st Ins. 3-7-18 7-10 CIRCUIT CLERK Capps Creek ...... VFW Tom Wolf Memorial Post Kings Prairie...... New Liberty Methodist Church Roaring River ...... Eagle Rock Community Bldg ______Cassville City...... Family Life Center McDonald ...... Butterfield Community Bldg Seligman...... Seligman Community Center By: Sherry L. Allee Classifly, Cassville Rural-Mineral...... Courthouse Monett City...... Monett City Park Casino Shell Knob ...... Central Crossing Fire Station Probate Clerk NOTICE OF Classiflew, Crane Creek ...... Madry Christian Union Bldg Monett Rural ...... VFW Tom Wolf Memorial Post Washburn ..... Washburn 1st Baptist Act. Center 1st Ins. 3-21-18 9-12 Exeter...... Exeter Fire Station Ozark ...... Madry Christian Union Bldg Wheaton ...... Wheaton Community Building APPOINTMENT OF A ______Classiflown. The polling places for said election will open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m., during which time any person properly registered to vote in Barry County CONSERVATOR However you say it... will be given the opportunity to cast his or her ballot. (Sec. 475.140 RSMo) CERTIFICATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT things fly in the STATE OF MISSOURI ) OF BARRY COUNTY, STATE OF MISSOURI ) ) ss. COUNTY OF BARRY ) MISSOURI, PROBATE classiflieds. COUNTY OF BARRY ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT DIVISION I, Gary Youngblood, Barry County Clerk, within and for the County of Barry, State of Missouri, hereby certify that the attached form of Official Ballot is in PROBATE DIVISION compliance with requirement of Section 116.230 of 1984 Cumulative Supplement of the Missouri Revised Statutes. In the matter of: IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my office. Done at the Barry County Courthouse this 26thdayof BARRY COUNTY, EARNEST IAN DOVER ) January 2018. MISSOURI and ) In the Estate of: JACKY MAE DOVER ) NATHAN E. GREGG, Minors, ) Gary Youngblood Incapacitated/disabled ) Barry County Clerk Estate No. 18BR-PR00024 LORA J. CAHALAN ) NOTICE OF VOTER REGISTRATION ACCESSIBILITY FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that no less than one-half of the sites provided for voter registration To all persons interested in Petitioner. ) shall be accessible to handicapped persons (RSMo 115.140). In addition, a disabled or elderly citizen may register to vote by alternative means, including the estate of NATHAN E. registration by mail and curbside registration. Estate No’s. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION AND VOTING: Persons may contact their local election authority by telephone at: 417-847-2762 or GREGG, a disabled person: 18BR-PR00048 417-847-2561 or by mail at 700 Main, Suite 2, Cassville, MO 65625. On the 23rd day 18BR-PR00049 The Missouri Secretary of State’s Office provides a toll free number for persons with hearing impairments who have access to a Telecommunications of FEBRUARY, 2018 Call to Device for the Deaf (TDD). TDD users may call 800-669-8683 to obtain information on voter registration, polling place location and accessibility, absentee NOTICE UPON ORDER balloting and other election-related services available in their local jurisdictions and from the State of Missouri. KEITH DANIELS, Public FOR SERVICE BY advertise in AURORA R-VII SCHOOL: POLLING PLACES IN BARRY COUNTY ARE: Jenkins: Jenkins Fire Building, Crane Creek/Ozark: Madry Christian Union Administrator, was appointed PUBLICATION The Cassville Democrat Bldg., Pleasant Ridge: New Liberty Methodist Church. McDowell; Purdy Community Bldg. conservator of the estate The State of Missouri CRANE R-III SCHOOL: POLLING PLACES IN BARRY COUNTY ARE: CRANE CREEK/OZARK: Madry Christian Union Bldg. VERONA R-7 SCHOOL of NATHAN E. GREGG, a • 847-2610 • New Liberty Methodist Church to: The natural mother REEDS SPRING R-IV SCHOOL: POLLING PLACES IN BARRY COUNTY ARE; Jenkins: Jenkins Fire Building, Shell Knob; Central Crossing Fire Dept. person adjudicated disabled CRYSTAL LEE DOVER and PIERCE CITY R-VI SCHOOL: POLLING PLACE in Barry County is: VFW Tom Wolf Memorial Post. Purdy: Purdy Community Bldg. under the laws of the State the natural father ROBIN Cassville Democrat Wednesday, March 28, 2018 • Page 17 CLASSIFIEDS

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INVITATION TO BID FR 2185 LOW WATER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CROSSING REPAIR Please check your ad the first day Sealed bids for the of publication. If it contains an er- Proposal for the Repairs ror, report it to The Cassville to FR 2185 Low Water Democrat Classified Department. Crossing will be received at: Errors will be corrected and credit Barry County Commission, will be issued for the first day of 700 Main Street Ste 2, publications only. The Cassville Cassville, MO 65625, Democrat shall not be liable for until 10:00 o’clock any A.M. loss or expense that results (Prevailing Local Time) on from the publication (whether pub- the 12th day of April, 2018,lished correctly or not) or omission at the office of the Barry County Courthouse, and of an advertisement. at that time will be publicly opened and read. 9. Services Offered All bids shall be PRODUCTION JOBS submitted as a Hard Copy. The proposed work Tyson Foods in Green Forest, Arkansas, is now hiring for various positions on all shifts. includes: CHIMNEY SERVICES: Fireplace Full-time and part-time positions are available. Join the Green Forest team today! Removal and replacement and stove sales and services of the existing damaged since 1992. 417-236-4993. TYSON FOODS OFFERS: concrete low water crossing. Improvements will include DOSS APPLIANCE Repair Ser- • Competitive wages (start at $10.50 per hour; earn up to $13.20 per hour) $1.35 per hour excavation and placement of vice: Service all major brands, increase after 3 months approximately 90 LF of 22 ft prompt, experienced service, af- • wide reinforced concrete low fordable rates. Call anytime Tyson store on-site water crossing pavement 417-235-6314. • Tuition reimbursement and adult education with toe walls, Type 2 • Rip Rap, and graveled FOR ALL of your heating, air con- Paid vacation and holidays transitions. ditioning and sheet metal work, • Benefits, stock and company-matching 401(k) A digital copy of call theMonett Sheet Metal, plans and specifications • Rapid growth opportunities may be purchased through 235-7116. the office of Great River CONTACT: Engineering (GRE), at 2826 CHECK IT OUT! Apply online at www.tysonfoodscareers.com or in person at Tyson Foods in Green Forest. S. Ingram Mill, Springfield, MO 65804 (417-886-7171) Homeowner Insurance 601 Lt. Michael Goins, Ave. upon payment of $50.00, All types. Call John at Green Forest, AR 72638 which is not refundable. STARCHMAN INSURANCE. All bidders must purchase plans through 417- 847-3554 870-438-7134 or 870-438-7121 Great River Engineering, Inc. and be on the plan- www.tyson.com holder list in order to bid the LOST YOUR Tyson Foods is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. project. LICENSE? All labor used in the construction of this public Too many lost points or improvement shall be paid a wage no less than the other violations? We can 16. Help Wanted 16. Help Wanted 25. Real Estate For Sale 33. Miscellaneous for Sale prevailing hourly rate of do the state SR22 filing wages of work of a similaryou need to get your character in this locality as SIX ACRES for sale by owner. FACTORY DIRECT Mattress. established by the Missouri license back. See John Department of Labor and Monett Schools. 417-693-3535. Now open in Monett. 209 3rd St. Industrial Relations (State at Starchman Insurance DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF 235-5681. 29. Houses for Rent Wage Rate). Agency, Cassville, MO. Entry-level positions providing The Barry County 417- 847-3554. tf 34a. Appliances Commission hereby support to individuals with notifies all bidders that it 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath house in will affirmatively ensure disabilities Monett. 417-236-2969. that in any contract 16. Help Wanted FOR SALE: Electric Range, entered into pursuant in a group home and white, $125. 417-236-5475. to this advertisement, individualized settings. 29a. Duplexes For Rent businesses owned and Now hiring for all shifts controlled by socially and AREA WORKSHOP is seeking a 47. For Rent or Lease Part Time Supervisor. Apply at in the Aurora, Cassville, economically disadvantaged NEIGHBORHOOD AT Deer lake. individuals will be afforded 204 S. Central. Monday-Friday 8 and Monett areas. Prime location: warm upscale, 2 full opportunity to submit am to 3 pm. Wage starts at $10/hr. bdrm, 2 bath. Quiet neighborhood. LEASING SOON: 405 Plaza by bids in response to this fast food franchises. Call CHIEF OF Walking distance of shops/restau- invitation and will not be Police for the City of Must have HS Diploma/GED, 417-230-2057. discriminated against on Verona - Position Requirements: be a licensed and insured rants. Private patio & garage. $675 month. Call 417-773-8948. the grounds of race, color, Administration -plan, direct, and driver able to obtain the religion, creed, sex, age, supervise law enforcement ac- 55. Storage ancestry, or national origin in Class E license, tivities within the city limits; Patrol 30. Apartments for Rent consideration for an award. - A “working” Chief who enforces and at least All bidders must be city ordinances and state statutes; CROSSLAND STOR-ALL. Across on MoDOT’s Qualified 18 years or older. Contractor List per Section Missouri POST certified. Benefits Apply Online/In Person at: 2-3 BEDROOM Apt., newly updat- East of Wal-Mart. 10 buildings, 7 Health Insurance 100%, vacation sizes. 235-3766. 102.2 of the Missouri 1010 Old Airport Rd. ed bathroom, washer dryer hook Standard Specifications and sick time, LAGERS retire- up. No smoking, No pets. $485 for Highway Construction, ment. Send resumes to Verona Monett, MO 65708 FRIEZE’S STORAGE- 10 Sizes 2017 Edition including all deposit, $485 rent. 235-7116 or plus outside storage. Gated at City Hall, PO Box 158, 144 N. 3rd 417-771-3711 476-5150 7:30 am - 7:30 pm. revisions. The contractor Street, Verona, MO 65769 or night. Phone 417-393-9662. questionnaire must be on file Email: verona@suddenlink- MAIN STREET Storage in Pierce 7 days prior to bid opening.mail.com. 417-498-6725. Dead- 31. Rooms for Rent Contractors and sub- City. Two locations. 417-489-3077 contractors who sign a line: April 2, 2018. IMMEDIATE FULL-TIME WHY PAY More, Rent from US & contract to work on publicDXP IS seeking a Site Manager in J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent. Store. S & G Storage. 417- works projects shallMonett! Previous Purchasing, provide a 10-Hour OSHA Weekly low rates - No pets. Cable 235-1914 or 417-235-9289. construction safety program, Management, and Inventory expe- WAREHOUSE POSITION TV, refrigerator, microwave. or similar program approved rience within an Integrated Sup- 417-489-6000. cassville-democrat.com by the Department of Labor ply/Industrial environment. Apply and Industrial Relations, to today at www.dxpe.com Req. $500.00 sign on bonus after 6 months. be completed by their on- #3055. site employees within sixty 100% paid health insurance. (60) days of beginning work GRIP BOYS Home in Verona is Excellent hourly wage. Paid holidays on the construction project. hiring a FT and PT position. Re- Classifly, A certified cashier’s warding job working with adoles- and vacation. 5 day work week. check or a bid bond in thecent males. Must be 21, pass amount of 5 percent shall background check and have a Classiflew, be submitted with each clean driving record, integrity a proposal. Please Apply In Person At The Barry County must. Call Dave at 417-236-4052 Classiflown. Commission reserves the or come by for an application. right to reject any or all bids. Ball & Prier Tire, Inc., Hwy 86 & J, Golden, MO. The project will be awarded LEISURE LIVING is looking for Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00am - 7:00pm However you say it... to the lowest, responsive, Part Time House Keeper. Hours responsible bidder. are flexible. Call 235-5959 or Sat. 8:00am - 4:00pm No 2nd tier come in @ 305 5th St., Monett. things fly in the subcontracting will be 417-271-3299 allowed on this project.LOOKING FOR a concrete finish- Barry County Commission er. Will train. Must have reliable classiflieds. 1st Ins. 3-28-18 10 transportation. 417-848-9304. ______We are GROWING SEAL SMART is hiring. Starting SHELL KNOB SCHOOL pay is $12 an hour. Apply in per- and we are HIRING. SEEKING AUDIT BIDS son at 407 13th Street Monett. The Shell Knob School Board is soliciting audit bids Full time shifts available for Days, for the 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21 school years. Evenings, and Nights. All bids should be sealed and mailed to the Shell Knob School Board, Please apply online at www.oakpointecare.com 24400 State Hwy. 39, Shell Knob, Missouri 65747. or apply within. All bids must be Any questions, call 417-235-3500. received by 12:00 p.m. April 10, 2018. All bids will be opened We’re looking for April 12, 2018, at the regular board meeting Managers who are and the successful bidder “Because the People looking for more... determined. Call to The Board reserves the Must Know.” Are you up to the challenge? right to accept/reject any or Public Notice advertising plays a Branch Manager all bids. unique role both in American his- advertise in tory and in the process by which this Monett, MO 1st Ins. 3-28-18 10 country’s democracy is preserved. Its one premise is that people must Annual Salary $30K + bonus Cassville Democrat be informed if they are to govern themselves competently. Public No- We offer: tice advertising first came into be- • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance ing with the Congress of 1792. That • Industry related Tuition Reimbursement • 847-2610 • THINK body, recognizing its responsibility • Paid Time Off to the people, required the Postmas- • Mileage Reimbursement ter General to advertise for bids for INFORMATION the construction of new post offices. • Competitive Compensation From that inauspicious beginning to • Comprehensive Paid Training the publication requirements in fed- • 401K Cassville Democrat eral, state and local laws today, gov- ernment officials have come more 847-2610 and more to understand their obliga- tions to inform the public through Public Notice advertising. Newspa- pers over the years have been the EOE M/F/Disabled/Veterans vehicle by which these obligations have been fulfilled. They will con- APPLAPPLYY AT ATJOBS.SUNL JOBS.SUNLOAN.COMOAN.COM tinue to be as long as the public de- www.cassville-democrat.com mands that it be informed frequently and by the best means possible. www.cassville-democrat.com Page 18 • Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Cassville Democrat LOCAL Arrival of spring brings blooms to area

Crabapple and dogwood trees like these with clusters of white flowers make their showy, striking appearance in early spring, turning heads to admire their beauty. Common flowering trees in Missouri are the white-flowering serviceberry, These beautiful magnolia blooms and their fallen petals wild plum, dogwood and hawthorn, pink red bud, and the red buckeye. The best time to see the showy trees is the create a picturesque scene at Rock Village Court and RV last two weeks in April, before blooms begin to fade. Julia Kilmer/[email protected] Park in Cassville. Contributed photo

No matter what the groundhog might do, yellow daffodils on the landscape, or Easter lilies, are a sure sign that spring has arrived. Julia Kilmer/[email protected] With their brilliant, color-popping flowers like this striking pink and white magnolia tree captured in full bloom at Rock Village Court and RV Park in Cassville, the beautiful scenes they create more than makes up for the winter blandness endured. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, spring blooms start in southern Missouri in March and travels north, and from lower to higher elevation as the average daily temperature rises. North Missouri’s bloom peaks and begins to fade in May. Julia Kilmer/ [email protected] FULL TIME POSITION Director of Clinical Services Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care Monett, MO

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