Kyle Troutman

Kyle Troutman

Through the Years, May 21

30 YEARS AGO: Breaking ground for the original plant of 150,000 square feet came on a late summer day in a former hay field. In the photo above, officials at the time included: Morris Castleberry, plant manager; mayor Bill Le Compte; Bill Wiley, IDC chairman; Richard Gysel, FASCO division vice-president; Bob Mitchell, Chamber of Commerce president; and Pete Weis, Missouri FASCO Vice-President.

35 celebrate commencement in Purdy

Purdy graduate Will Henderson sprays silly string with a smile as he takes in the moment of celebration after graduating Saturday. A total of 35 Purdy seniors turned their tassels at the commencement ceremony. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com