Tale as old as time told in Cassville
Townsfolk celebrate Gaston, front, played by Carson Burt, in the Cassville Arts Council production of “Beauty and the Beast.”
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Community painting Portrait of a Graduate
Program aims to improve student outcomes in schools A collaborative effort between five Barry County school districts is attempting to improve student outcomes, and the project is asking for the community’s help. Traci Mitchell, Cassville assistant superintendent, said the Portrait of a Graduate (POG) work, which ties to district improvement plans and has been shown to improve student outcomes, reflects the county’s agreed upon competencies necessary for students to be effective and successful mem- bers of the community.
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A sight to be ‘scene’
Northbound drivers on Main Street in Cassville have a new scene to sight as they travel into downtown Cassville. The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the completion of a vibrant new mural that now adorns the south side of the Cassville Democrat building.
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Drake Thomas: Rules in summer aren’t a bummer; the beauty of keeping a schedule during off seasons
Reading that title may give you pause. Summer is a time for respite, rejuvenation — and most importantly, no alarms — right? Why in the world would anyone want to keep their rigid normal schedule when the days are longer, and cookouts, ball games and pool parties seem to jump out from every direction? It is difficult to convince little minds that it is bedtime when the sun sits low and fat on the horizon boasting perfect playing light, before disappearing completely and giving the stage to twinkling fireflies that hover at the perfect height to be cupped and observed by tiny hands.
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Cassville High School golf teams hit a hole-in-one for hunger relief
The Cassville High School girls and boys golf teams hosted their annual fundraiser tournament on April 20, with resounding success, raising the highest amount ever, a record-breaking $625. The funds, collected through spirited participation by both golf teams and community generosity, were donated to Cassville Pantry to help combat local food insecurity.
Read MoreCassville High School golf teams hit a hole-in-one for hunger reliefCommunity Care Coalition takes shape
In a strategic move to adapt to the evolving landscape of community services, the former affiliate of Imagination Library, Barry County has rebranded itself as the Community Care Coalition, Barry County. The transition began amid the statewide rollout of the Imagination Library program by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
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Kyle Troutman: Never question the fun
There are a lot of questions asked at the annual Cassville Education Fund Trivia Night, 60 to be precise, but one aspect of the evening is never questioned — you will have a blast. I have covered Trivia Night almost every year in the past decade, and it seems to get better and better every year.
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Barry Electric hosts annual meeting
From left, Missy Wolf, Kiley Stringer and Denny Ray perform at the annual Barry Electric Cooperative meeting at the Family Life Center on Thursday. Stringer is also an employee of Barry Electric.
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Through the years, April 10
40 YEARS AGO: COFFERDAM AT CREEK BRIDGE PROJECT — Workmen (at right) install the first part of a cofferdam at the Flat Creek bridge replacement on Sales Barn Road in Cassville. The area in which concrete is to be poured has now been completely circled and pumping has started.
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Ozark Country Quilters show off threads
Sheila Jones, of Exeter, takes a photo of a set of ;quilts at the “O C the Quilts” show, sponsored by the Ozark Country Quilters.
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