MISSOURI’S BEST SMALL-TOWN WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 75¢ Three-time Gold Cup winner, Missouri Press Association, 2015, 2016 and 2017 DOCTOR DISCUSSES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OF CANNABIS — PAGE 7 <<< WILDCATS AIMING FOR THE ZONE Cassville looks to shock the field in district action. — PAGE 3 CASSVILLE emocrat DMAY 9, 2018 | CASSVILLE-DEMOCRAT.COM ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Who: Nathan Carter Local legislators say nay What: Was hired by the district as Cassville High School’s new assis- tant principal When: Carter will assume his duties in August for the 2018- on medical marijuana vote 2019 school year ease to use smokeless medical ize the plant for medical use State Rep.: ‘I think MEDICAL MARIJUANA marijuana. before grassroots organiza- Who: Missouri House of HB 1554 moved to the Senate tions cross the finish line first. it’s most likely Representatives Cassville with less than three weeks Research shows the state could What: going to pass at Voted to legalize smokeless remaining in the legislative ses- bring in nearly $5 million a medical marijuana on May 1 sion, which local legislators say year by 2021 through taxing the some point’ Where: Jefferson City doesn’t give it adequate time to medical cannabis industry, an hires new BY JULIA KILMER succeed. estimated $115 million-a-year sion when, in a 112-44 vote, it [email protected] In an article by the Associated industry. On May 1, the Missouri voted to allow anyone over the Press, lawmakers are portrayed State Rep. Jim Neely, assistant House made a surprising deci- age of 18 with a terminal dis- to appear to be rushing to legal- CONTINUED ON PAGE 5A Bull Blast brings cowboys to Cassville principal Carter: ‘I want to have a lasting difference’ BY JULIA KILMER [email protected] A new school year brings new things, and Cassville High School’s 2018-2019 school year will bring Nathan Carter on board as the new assistant principal. Carter will replace Keith Robertson, who will be moving into the role of CARTER principal, while Principal Jeff Swadley will be transferring into the intermedi- ate school principal position. Originally from Fort Scott, Kan., Carter currently teaches ninth grade science at Branson High School, where he has served in education for the last eight years. A 2008 graduate of College of the Ozarks, Carter holds a bachelor’s degree in horticulture Sean Garner hangs on to a bucking bull Friday during the L.J. Jenkins Bull Blast at Bill Hailey Arena. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville- and a master’s in educational democrat.com administration from Missouri State University. “I was an agriculture major with an emphasis in horticul- ture, and then I went through Barry County Neighborhood Center receives $11K a service called ABCTE, the of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal of representatives from American Red Cross; American Board for Certification Grant to help with Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of of Teacher Excellence, to get my emergency food, shelter under the Emergency Food and Shelter the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish teaching certificate,” Carter said. National Board Program. Federations of North America, The Salvation Carter’s journey into edu- programs Barry County has been chosen to receive Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The cation began when working in $11,907 to supplement emergency food and local board was charged to distribute funds another field. The Ozarks Area Community Action shelter programs in the county. The selec- appropriated by Congress to help expand “I worked on a golf course a few Corporation has been awarded federal funds tion was made by a National Board that is the capacity of food and shelter programs in years then got into education,” made available through the Department chaired by the DHS and FEMA and consists CONTINUED ON PAGE 16A CONTINUED ON PAGE 2A FELONY ARREST Man arrested after chase in Exeter Who: Bill Dunbar, 34, of Monett What: Is charged with second-degree burglary, possession of a and Grippando alleged- controlled substance, stealing a controlled substance, resisting Driver allegedly FELONY ARREST ly struck a vehicle at the arrest and first-degree property damage struck multiple Who: David Grippando, 29, intersection of Farm Roads Bond: Is set at $75,000, cash only of Stella 1045 and 2190 after run- vehicles, caused What: Is charged with ning a stop sign turning first-degree assault eastbound. On Farm Road damage to cruiser Bond: Is set at $50,000, 2190, Grippando again Monett man arrested cash only allegedly attempted to hit BY KYLE TROUTMAN Martinez’s vehicle with the [email protected] Exeter, with three occu- trailer being towed behind for pharmacy burglary Details of the chase on pants in the vehicle. One his Ford Explorer. April 27 that led to the occupant, Jeffery Sharp, Turning onto Highway Suspect allegedly substance, resisting arrest Exeter Police Department’s had a felony warrant in 76, Grippando alleged- and first-degree property 2009 Dodge Charger sus- Carroll County, Ark. While ly barely avoided striking ingests pills damage. taining damage are clear- Martinez was checking on another vehicle, then drove According to a proba- er now with the arrest of a the warrant, Sharp allegedly straight at Wheaton Police while police ble cause statement filed fled on foot, and beginning Stella man allegedly behind Chief Clinton Danforth and by Jeremy Thomas, officer the wheel of the fleeing to give chase, Martinez saw attempted arrest with the Cassville Police Grippando moved into the Officer Casey Baker, forcing vehicle. them to take evasive action. BY KYLE TROUTMAN Department, authorities driver seat of the vehicle responded to an alarm call David Grippando, 29, At that time, Martinez [email protected] and begin to leave the scene. at the business, finding the of Stella, is charged with Martinez went back to his attempted to end the pursuit A Monett man was arrest- front secure but hearing first-degree assault follow- patrol vehicle and pursued by using his push bumper ed in Cassville recently after ing an alleged chase where Grippando, which allegedly against the back driver side allegedly breaking into Sater the alarm and movement multiple vehicles were dam- ran stop signs and run two tires of Grippando’s vehicle. Pharmacy on Main Street inside the building. aged. vehicle off the roadway, one His cruiser was struck by and stealing numerous pills Thomas announced According to a proba- of which had a child inside. the trailer and Grippando’s and syringes. himself, and Dunbar ble cause statement filed Grippando then alleged- vehicle was forced off the Bill Dunbar, 34, of allegedly exited the busi- by Kenen Martinez, Exeter ly attempted to brake check roadway. Grippando then Monett, is charged with sec- ness and failed to follow police chief, a traffic stop Martinez’s vehicle before allegedly fled on foot. ond-degree burglary, pos- commands, emptying a bag 7 39292 00068 8 Vol. 148, No. 16 was made at Washburn turning onto Farm Road A further check revealed session of a controlled sub- with numerous medications ©2018 Cassville Democrat Street and Highway 76 in 1045. The chase continued CONTINUED ON PAGE 2A stance, stealing a controlled CONTINUED ON PAGE 2A COVERING BARRY COUNTY, MO., LIKE THE MORNING DEW SINCE 1871. Page 2A • Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Cassville Democrat NEWS BRIEFS Single Moms group meeting Monday Mt. Vernon woman injured in wreck A monthly Care Group for Single Moms meets According to a lifted to Cox Hospital in on Monday at the Cassville First Baptist Church Driver charged INJURY WRECK Missouri State Highway Springfield. Fellowship Hall, located at 602 West Street. The eve- When: 8:14 p.m. Sunday Patrol report, Makenzie with DWI after Where: She was wearing a safety ning of fun, food and fellowship is designed to bless and Farm Road 1165, McDonald, 22, of Mt. device, and the vehicle was encourage single moms. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. five miles east of Purdy vehicle hits tree Who: Vernon, was driving a 2007 totaled. and the evening concludes at 7 p.m. Simultaneously, Makenzie McDonald, 22, of Mt. Vernon Chevrolet Silverado when At 10:14 p.m., McDonald there are planned activities for children. The Care BY KYLE TROUTMAN her vehicle went off the was arrested for misde- Group for Single Moms is part of The Caring People, [email protected] which is a Christian organization that reaches out to wreck at 8:14 pm. on Farm roadway and struck a tree. meanor driving while intox- single moms. Christian women are trained to lead A Mt. Vernon woman Road five miles east of McDonald suffered seri- icated. She was released for care groups in which single moms receive uncondi- was injured Sunday in a Purdy. ous injuries and was air- medical care. tional love and friendship. It was founded by JoDee Herschend in 1997. One in four homes in America is headed by a single mom. Discover more about The Caring People at www.thecaringpeople.org. Ford Drive For Community raises funds for CCF Blood drive set for May 19 The Habitat for Humanity ReStore will be partnering with the American Red Cross Bloodmobile on May 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to host a blood drive. Campers’ Church commences for year The Barry County Southern Baptist Association began their Sunday worship at Roaring River State Park on April 1, continuing from at 9-9:30 a.m. each Sunday until Sept. 30. The 36 churches in the asso- ciation lead services with music and a message from the Word of God. Campers’ Church has been held at Roaring River since 1978.