Steve Walensky, right, outgoing Cassville city administrator, speaks with his incoming replacement, Richard Asbill, during a retirement reception at the Barry County Museum on Thursday. Walensky became public works director in 2011 and city administrator in 2016. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville- democrat.com
Steve Walensky, left, and his wife, Cindy, listen as Cassville Mayor Bill Shiveley opens the retirement reception for Walensky at the Barry County Museum on Thursday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.comCassville City Attorney Don Cupps, left, shares a laugh with John Sullivan, caterer for Steve Walensky’s retirement reception on Thursday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.comSteve Walensky, left, retiring as Cassville’s city administrator, was presented with a recognition from Mayor Bill Shiveley for his work for the city of a 13-year span as public works director and city admin. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.comSteve Walensky, right, retiring city administrator, was recognized by Cassville Police Chief Donnie Privett for his efforts working for the city over the last 13 years. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com