August 2023
Cassville puts win in past, readies for big Houn’ Dawgs
A focused and determined start to Saturday’s home contest with Hollister developed into a 44-6 win for the Cassville football team in a contest between two young squads learning their lines. Clay Weldy, Cassville football coach, said he was pleased with the result, and with how his young guns played in the season’s first game.
Music, rides, ducks and fun at Wheaton BBQ
From left, siblings Ben Anderson, 8, Kaitlyn Anderson, 7, and Braden Anderson, 9, all of Wheaton, enjoyed spinning in the free tub ride at the Wheaton BBQ on Saturday.
Lady ‘Cats hit the links
With the largest roster ever, the Cassville girls golf team is hoping to make history this season with the number of state qualifiers and build the program for years to come. Jay Rogers, Cassville golf coach, said this year’s squad is led by a trio of seniors, including a two-time state medalist.
Fast and fortified
A lone senior will lead the Cassville softball team on the diamond this season, with the Lady Wildcats looking to utilize their speed and defensive prowess to have a shot at a district title in consecutive seasons. Lori Videmschek, Cassville softball coach, said Cassville is returning six starters from the 16-12 squad that fell to Seneca in the Class 3, District 6 championship last season.
James Weaver: Touch others with Christian kindness
In the Gospel of John chapter 13 and verse 35 Jesus says, “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” I often ask my church if we, as Christians, are known to the world by our love or by what we are perceived as hating? I am pretty sure those who are not a part of the church today are really clear on the stuff we dislike, disagree with, or disapprove of. To a large extent what they fail to see is the love of Jesus in us for each other and for those who do not even like us or our Savior.
Cassville grad awarded JD Riddle scholarship
Jacob Martinez, a 2023 graduate of Cassville High School, has received the JD Riddle Educational Trust scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Martinez, the son of Maria and Filipe Mendoza, will attend Missouri Southern State University this fall, where he plans to pursue a degree in secondary education.
Free gardening workshop Sept. 9 in Cassville
Barry County Master Gardeners will host a free gardening workshop on Sept. 9 in Cassville.
Fun first day enjoyed at Cassville schools
Kaid Williams, right, implores his sophomore classmates, Tyler Rattigan, right middle, Will Brooks, left middle, and Trevor Brookes to pull harder to beat the seniors in a tug-of-war game at the first-day assembly at Cassville High School last week.
Depot Auto Show celebrates year 5
First-place winner, John Henderson, with his 1968 Camero, at the 5th Annual Exeter Depot Auto Show on Aug. 12. The event saw approximately 50 vehicles present, and the rain went away halfway through the event, resulting a beautiful outcome and great day on Front Street.
Dry Hollow pool dug out
Work on the Dry Hollow pool was ongoing last week, digging into the rock to form an area for swimming at Roaring River State Park. Sheila Harris/sheilaharrisads@gmail.com .
