Lifestyles

This past year has emphasized the importance and power of connection. When the pandemic limited face-to-face interaction, Compassus volunteers continued to lend their time and unwavering support to members of the community facing serious and life-limiting illness – even from a distance...

Arvest Bank kicked off its 11th annual Million Meals campaign, which will continue through May 29. The campaign’s goal is to provide at least one million meals to those in need and it benefits more than 90 locally selected organizations throughout Arvest’s four-state footprint...

Barry and Lawrence counties are partnering with the True Charity Initiative to host a workshop on effective compassion. True Charity’s Foundations Workshop will outline seven marks of effective charity, coupling philosophy with best practices. So many of those living in poverty are caught in a generational cycle of dependency. ...

Pollyana Johnson, of Monett, will be serving an overseas mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The daughter of Liza and Eric Johnson, also of Monett, she has been assigned to the Sáo Paulo Brazil West Mission - Temple Visitor’s Center and will begin her mission there May 19...

Verona resident Donnie Craft has served on the Verona School Board for more than 30 years and is now preparing for some well-earned rest.

Ray Elbert, right, was recently named 2021 Legionnaire of the Year by Bob Painter, commander of the Monett American Legion Post #91.

Honoring military veterans for their service is a part of CoxHealth’s culture, and the health system is expanding the recognition it provides with a new Veterans Honor Program. The program launched systemwide in recent days, standardizing the ways patients who have served in the United States Armed Forces are recognized...

With the global COVID-19 pandemic highlighting how agriculture impacts our everyday lives now more than ever, Missouri Farm Bureau and county Farm Bureaus across the state recently joined forces to celebrate the importance of agriculture during Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week, which was held Feb. 28 through March 6...

A total of 46 donors gave the gift of life at a recent American Red Cross blood drive at the Church of Christ in Monett. First time donors included Ronda Pachner and Debbie Washeck. Reaching the one-gallon milestone was Graiela Bancia, while Ronnie Veith ratcheted up to the 12-gallon achievement...

CRIMINAL • Jesus Antonio Alberto, vehicle under 18,000 lbs followed another vehicle too closely, misd. C, fined $13. • Richard A. Banton Sr., operating motor vehicle in a careless and impudent manner, involving an accident, misd. A. • Dominick Gene Clevenger, DWI, two years SIS, $98 recoupment fee, 40 hours of community service...

CoxHealth recently named Alan Butler as System Director of Public Safety and Security, overseeing all public safety efforts at CoxHealth’s six hospitals and more than 80 clinics. Butler brings more than 30 years of experience in health care security. He comes to CoxHealth eager to return to his roots: working on the front lines...

CRIMINAL • Damon D. Johnson: trespass- 1 st degree, misd. B, fined $500. • Michael John Lampe: operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident, misd. A. • Talwinder S. Mavi: failed to equip motor vehicle with working horn, fined $346...

Applications are now being accepted for the Missouri Century Farm for those having the same family ownership of the property since Dec. 31, 1921. University of Missouri Extension, the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and Missouri Farm Bureau sponsor the program...

The children of Glen and Mary (Latshaw) Young happily announce their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Glen Young and Mary Latshaw were united in marriage on Feb. 19, 1971, at Temple Baptist Church in Monett, by Rev. Gordon Parker. They have been blessed with two sons, Brent (Mandy) Young and Brad (Shari) Young and five grandchildren: Marcus, Andrew, Miles, Mason and Lauren Young...

Pierce City resident Joshua Ridenour recently won $50,000 playing a Missouri Lottery “Show Me $1,000,000” Scratchers ticket. He purchased his winning ticket at Fastrip, 104 S. Main St., in Cassville. “Show Me $1,000,000” is a $10 Scratchers game with over $26.1 million in unclaimed prizes, including a top prize of $1 million...

American Red Cross recently awarded Paul Renfro, of Carterville, a plaque for reaching the 25-gallon blood donation milestone.

CRIMINAL • Brian McKelden Fleming, domestic assault - fourth degree, misd. A; property damage, misd. B. • Joshua Lee Miller, DWI, misd. B, fined $385. • James G. Ramirez, operating motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident, misd. A, fined $38...

Monett Lions transitioned into the new year by gathering for a celebratory evening of food, fellowship and recognitions.

Justin Guffey gives his son, Judah, 11, some pointers from the free throw line at the YMCA on Monday.

The Sertiano family, along with dozens of other elf volunteers, have been collecting donations that will go towards maintenance of the Festival of Lights displays and the purchase of more lights in future years.

Rachel Luebbering, with the Southwest Missouri Coalition of Charities, spoke to the Monett Kiwanis Club at Happy House recently.

Monett City employees were recently honored for their years of service to the city and community.

CRIMINAL • Isaiah M. Heldstab, possession of marijuana 35 grams or less of marijuana, misd. D, fined $200. • Ashley R. Krueger, operating vehicle on highway without a valid license, misd. D. • Rickey R. Montgomery Jr., tampering with utility meter, misd. A; theft/stealing, misd. A...

CRIMINAL • Isaiah M. Heldstab, possession of marijuana 35 grams or less of marijuana, misd. D, fined $200. • Ashley R. Krueger, operating vehicle on highway without a valid license, misd. D. • Rickey R. Montgomery Jr., tampering with utility meter, misd. A; theft/stealing, misd. A...

Piano students of Ruth Burnside recently hosted a Christmas recital, with Burnside opening the festivities by playing “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Performances included: “Jingle Bells,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Angels We have Heard on High,” “Joy to the World,” “Jolly Old St. ...

Monett VFW Post No. 4207 installed new officers at its Monday meeting.

CRIMINAL • AA Bel, take and/or possess over limit of trout, misd. A, fined $10. • Desire Lucille Cooley, violation of order of protection for adult, misd. A, 90 days Lawrence County Jail. • Adam R. Crouch, fish without a permit, misd. A, fined $100...

Barry County Retired Teachers Christmas hosted its annual food drive for Crosslines.

Bob Painter, of Monett, will celebrate his 80th birthday on Dec. 21. Due to COVID-19 and health concerns, family members are planning a card shower and a birthday car parade in his honor. Cards may be mailed to 500 Davis Dr., Monett, Mo 65708. Those wishing to participate in the parade may gather prior to 5:30 p.m. ...

CRIMINAL • AA Bel, take and/or possess over limit of trout, misd. A, fined $10. • Desire Lucille Cooley, violation of order of protection for adult, misd. A, 90 days Lawrence County Jail. • Adam R. Crouch, fish without a permit, misd. A, fined $100...

Janice Beshears enjoyed her yearly motorcycle trip with her son, Dale Beshears, on her 91st birthday.

CRIMINAL • Jimmy L. Ash, take and possess bullfrogs or green frogs taken in closed season by fishing methods, misd. A, fined $500, fish/hunt/trap/retrieve wildlife from private land w/o permission, misd. B, fined $500. • Dolores Avila: DWI, misd. B...

Cox Monett Hospital is pleased to welcome Joanna Twombly, DO, a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, to its health care team. She is now seeing patients at Family Practice and Obstetrics of Monett, 815 N. Lincoln Ave. in Monett. “We are so incredibly fortunate to have Dr. ...

CRIMINAL • Jimmy L. Ash, take and possess bullfrogs or green frogs taken in closed season by fishing methods, misd. A, fined $500, fish/hunt/trap/retrieve wildlife from private land w/o permission, misd. B, fined $500. • Dolores Avila: DWI, misd. B...

Brooke Bartel Mareth and Brian Raylee Green were united in marriage in a beautiful wedding on June 6, 2020, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lockwood. Pastor Gary Griffin officiated. Brooke is the daughter of John and Janet Mareth, Mt. Vernon, and the granddaughter of Bernard and Kay Means of Lockwood, and Bob and Marlene Mareth, Monett. ...

Jesse and Stella Breazzeal, of Pierce City, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. 8. Jesse Breazzeal and Stella Marbut were united in marriage on Dec. 8, 1960, in Miami, Okla. The family will host a private celebration, but invite friends and acquaintances to send cards to: Mr. & Mrs. Breazzeal, 21956 Lawrence 1030, Pierce City, Mo 65723...

CRIMINAL • Jacob Riley Adams, violation of order of protection for adult, misd. A, pay court costs, 90 days in Lawrence County Jail. • Than C. Cung, take and possess over limit of trout, misd. A, fined $100. • Lucky D. Davis, Jr., possesion of marijuana of 10 grams or less, misd. D, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, misd. D, fined $400...

Christopher Smith of Monett, successfully completed four years of challenging academic, physical, and professional military training, graduating from the United States Naval Academy, May 22, with Bachelor of Science degrees in both Computer Science and Information Technology and a commission as an Ensign in the United States Navy. Christopher is a 2016 graduate of Monett High School...

Bob and Linda Bartelsmeyer, of Monett, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Nov. 22. Bob Bartelsmeyer and Linda Newman were united in marriage on Nov. 22, 1980, at First Baptist Church in Aurora. The couple have two children, Jon Bartelsmeyer and wife, Mellissa, of Marshfield, and Krista Cupp and husband, Cameron, of Bentonville, Ark., and four grandchildren, Luke and Evie Bartelsmeyer and Kanin and Isla Cupp...

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Towers will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Nov. 18. Ralph Wayne Towers and Florene Nadine Conway were united in marriage on Nov. 18, 1950, in Detroit, Mich. The couple have six children, Deanna (Joe) O’Hara, Keith (Carla) Towers, David Towers, Lynette (Dean) Crady, Dennis (Diana) Towers, and Danny Towers; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. ...

CRIMINAL • Victoria Fon Howell, violation of order of protection for adult, misd. A, did not complete 40 hours of community service, 30 days jail credit. • Victoria Fon Howell, domestic assault - fourth degree, misd. A, did not complete 40 hours of community service, 30 days jail credit...

A total of 52 donors recently participated at an American Red Cross blood drive, held at the First Christian Church of Monett. The event saw Teresa Beaty as a first-time donor. Those reaching donor milestones included Ruth Brubacker, two gallons; Mable Brubacker, three gallons; Mark Meyer, five gallons; Juli Wesolek, six gallons; Judy Kitchen, 13 gallons; Dale Gentry, 17 gallons; and Paul Renfro, 25 gallons...

The Health Department divides food service code violations into two categories; Priority and Core items. Priority items are more likely than other violations to contribute to food contamination, or illness and/or injury. Core items although important to the overall hygiene of the establishment, do not necessarily present an immediate threat to food contamination or illness and/or injury...

Access to specialist care continues to grow for people living in rural communities in southwest Missouri. Cox Monett Hospital is pleased to welcome orthopedic surgeons Dr. David Volgas and Dr. Lindsey Bravin to its health care team. The orthopedic specialists are now seeing patients on Mondays at an outreach clinic located inside Cox Rehab and Sports Medicine, located at 700 E. Cleveland Ave., in Monett...