Lifestyles

The LWML Dorcas Ladies Aid met Jan. 3, in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity Lutheran School in Freistatt. President Doris Meyer called the meeting to order with 14 members and four guests; Bryanna Marten, Bobby, Lavern Langer and Patsy Richard from Jamaica in the Caribbean Islands...

Members of the Monett Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unanimously sustained Aaron Hoyt as bishop in selecting leadership. Also named to top positions were Benjamin Lesue as first counselor and Scott Andelin as second counselor. The unit was formerly presided over by Casey Leavitt and his counselors, Shell Claybrook and Randall Weekes...

CRIMINAL • Ricky J. Kelley, failure to maintain vehicle insurance, misd. D; failure to display plates on vehicle/trailer, inf.; fined $305. • John W. Nunez, DWI, misd. B, 30 days in Lawrence County Jail, SES two years unsupervised probation, fined $300, restitution of $137, 40 hours of community service...

CRIMINAL • Michael Kelley Waggoner: DWI, misd. B; failure to drive on the right half of the road, misd. C, fined $150, 40 hours of community service. • Michael Kelley Waggoner: DWI, misd. B; driving with a revoked/suspended license, misd. D, fined $200; failure to signal/gave improper signal when stopping/turning, misd. C; SIS, two years unsupervised probation, 40 hours of community service, fined $200...

Two milestone birthdays were slated this weekend at Lacoba Homes in Monett. Gladys Bobski turns 95 tomorrow, March 3. A longtime Pierce City resident, she said an especially memorable day for her would have been "when all my children — three boys and three girls — were with me."...

Hospice Compassus expanded its resources for helping area residents reaching end-of-life issues through the addition of a bereavement team. Training for the new team was offered on Feb. 28 in Monett. “Grief never ends, but it changes,” said Cathy Lewis, chaplain for Hospice Compasses. ...

Members of the Barry County Retired Teachers Association met Feb. 22, and heard about two local programs. The first was on the volunteer program at Cox Monett Hospital. Linda Anstaett, volunteer coordinator, spoke of the need for more volunteers working in the hospital, where they can spend time cheering a lonely patient, delivering flowers from loved ones or making a sick patient less anxious...

• Dustin L. Brenneman: DWI, misd. B; operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license, misd. A, SIS, one year unsupervised probation, $117 in restitution, forty hours of community service. • Donald Carlson: operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, misd. B, SIS, two years unsupervised probation, 10 hours of community service...

• Krystal Lynn Rice: probation violation, passing bad checks, misd. A, 30 days in Lawrence County Jail • Timothy J. Smith: following another vehicle too closely, misd. C, fined $190 • Sherman R. Starr: operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license, misd. A, fined $200...

Family and friends will gather on March 3 to help Lena Bremer celebrate her 90th birthday, which takes place on March 4. Lena Bremer was born on March 4, 1929 in Harras, Thuringer, Germany. In August of 1949 she immigrated to the U.S. and married Wilbert Bremer in Freistatt. They were blessed with two children, Mary Gallagher of Springfield, and Jim Bremer of East Longmeadow, Mass...

A total of 28 teens at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pierce City were confirmed by Bishop Edward Rice from the Springfield-Cape Giradeau Diocese during the 4 p.m. liturgy on Feb. 9, following a day of conversations and a short retreat. The teens were presented to the bishop by their chosen sponsor. Each has chosen a new biblical name or a saint as their model...

Valentine’s Day love warmed the frigid February weather when Monett Lions recently gathered for their annual Sweetheart Dinner. Members and guests enjoyed an enjoyable evening of food, fellowship and fun.

Those who have watched a loved one's personality disappear due to Alzheimer's or dementia know the challenges of dealing with memory loss, behavioral changes and lapses in the thinking processes. For those just learning that someone they love is dealing with these debilitating brain diseases, the Alzheimer's Association will host an educational program from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16. The program is free and open to the public...

• Tyler W. Daugherty: failure to maintain insurance, misd. D, fined $185. • Candace Holly Davis: operating a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner involving an accident, misd. A, one year unsupervised probation, fined $97. • Sarah E. Davis: failure to drive on the right half of the road resulting in an accident, misd. A, SIS, one year unsupervised probation...

Barry County Master Gardeners are hosting their third annual spring workshop on March 9 at Crowder College in Cassville from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Even though it is cold right now, gardeners are already thinking about the growing season and making to-do lists...

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...

Local ministers met this week to finalize plans for the Wednesday Lenten luncheons which have been a part of the Monett community for many years.

Sharing Happy Valentine wishes to friends at Bentonview and local nursing homes, “Al”, the hospice Compassus Yorkie, delivered Valentines on February 13

Piano students of Ruth Burnside performed in the Joplin Piano Teachers’ Association area-wide piano recital in December at Missouri Southern State University.

• Dylan Edward Anderson Cope, speeding, misd. B, 30 days in Lawrence County Jail, SES, two years unsupervised probation, 20 hours of community service, fined $500, LERF $50, CVCF $10. • Laque K. Dalton, failure to maintain vehicle insurance, misd. Unclassified, SIS, two years unsupervised probation...

Ken Bandy, left, with the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Monett, in partnership with Jack Henry and Associates, church and community members, recently presented Leslie Henry, counselor at Monett Elementary School, a check in the amount of $5,500 to support the Food for Thought weekend food supply program for more than 100 students...

Jennifer Witt Garner, doctor of physical therapy, of Pierce City, was recently recognized as one of Springfield Business Journal's Health Care Champions. Garner, a pediatric therapist and clinic manager with Dynamic Strides Therapy, in Republic, was honored along with 14 other top healthcare workers recognized for their contributions in healthcare, at a banquet held last November...

Students from the 1958 graduating class at Purdy High School recently reunited at Angus Branch Restaurant to observe their 60th year reunion.

• Charles N. Brand, failed to register vehicle, $102. • Mitchell A. Craker, disorderly conduct, $77; possession of open container of alcohol, $52. • Jasmine M. Mend Bickford, failed to register vehicle, $77. • Llury T. Perez, defective equipment, $152...

CRIMINAL • Dennis P. Dobard: failure to register vehicle, misd. B, fined $130. • Raymond A. Godsy: operating a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner involving an accident, misd. A, fined $195. • Evelio Gonzalez: animal abuse, SIS, two years unsupervised probation, $100 LERF, CVCF $10...

Criminal • Joshua M. Norris, stealing, fel. D, SIS, five years supervised probation, 200 hours of community service. • Pamela Sue Parnosky, operating vehicle on highway without a valid license, fel. E, five years supervised probation, LERF $125. • Kyle David Todd, third degree assault, fel. E, SIS, five years supervised probation, 100 hours of community service...

Last Saturday offered ideal conditions for construction work on the latest Monett/Purdy Habitat for Humanity home at 526 W. Logan in Monett.

The names of eight Barry County residents will be on the January ballot for election of Barry County University of Missouri Extension Council members. Council Chairman Cody Epperly said eight county residents will be elected by districts to fill this year's vacancies. The new council begins its duties March 1, according to state law...

CRIMINAL • Matthew Burns, stealing, misd. A, 60 days in jail, SES, two years unsupervised probation, 60 hours of community service, pay restitution of $100, LERF $100, CVCF $10. • James Robert Criger, failure to register vehicle, misd. B, fined. $130...

• Samuel Ramos, alcohol consumed while operating a vehicle, $225; no driver's license on person, $48.50; failed to maintain lane, $26.50 and six months probation. • Jonathan A. Eckhart, speeding, $112. • Ruby L. Harper, speeding, $162. • Derek Pryor, failed to register vehicle, $102...

Criminal • Dylan L. Stockton, operating a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, misd. B, fined $500. • Jacob B. Vimont, speeding, misd. C, SIS, two years unsupervised probation, 10 hours of community service. • Wesley R. Warden, failure to maintain vehicle insurance, misd. D, fined $175...

A total of 67 donors turned out on Dec. 17 to give blood at the American Red Cross drive, held at Community Church in Monett, the highest turnout in nearly five years, according to event organizers. Church members made chili, gumbo and Christmas cookies for donors to enjoy, along with cheese, donated by Schreiber Foods, and soda, donated by Ramey/Price Cutter in Monett. Each donor also received a $5 gift card from Amazon...

Volunteers from New Site Baptist Church and Habitat for Humanity completed installing the roof decking, windows and doors last Saturday for the 11th Habitat home at 526 W. Logan in Monett.

• Brian Thomas Anthony: speeding, misd. C, fined $140. • Calvin M. Ashby: failure to maintain vehicle insurance, Misd. D, fined $175. • Bailey T. Brown: four counts of pursue/take/kill/possess or dispose of wildlife illegally, misd. A, fined $1000 for each count, SES, two years unsupervised probation...

• Poe Sei, failed to stop at stop light, $102. • Tylar B. Gusta, failed to stop at stop light, $102. • Kyle S. Hills, failed to register vehicle, $102. • Angel M. Johnson, defective equipment, $152. • Brandon L. Killebrew, trespassing, $77; obstructing a police officer, $102; disorderly conduct, $77...

The Monett Chamber of Commerce held ribbon cutting ceremonies Monday for the Cubs Café at 202 Highway 37 in Monett.

Residents of the Mt. Vernon Veterans Nursing Home were recently treated to an afternoon of holiday shopping for their families.

Winner of the Downtown Ladies Night $1000 shopping giveaway, held Tuesday, Dec. 11 on Broadway, has been named.

Work has advanced steadily on the 11th home under construction by the Monett/Purdy affiliate of Habitat for Humanity at 526 W. Logan. At left, Debbie Seufert and Kathleen Farrelly were volunteers from Jack Henry and Associates working with Habitat partner Tiffany Cardenas putting wall panels in place on Nov. ...

The Monett Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Purdy Health Clinic, a new member.

Aurora will be the final stop on a Midwestern tour for the traveling Smithsonian Institute exhibit called "Hometown Teams," going on display Sunday at the Houn' Dawg Alumni and Outreach Center in the historic National Guard Armory, 409 W. Locust. The Missouri Humanities Council and the Smithsonian is underwriting the show as part of the Museum on Main Street program, a national, state, and local partnership to bring exhibitions and programs to rural cultural organizations as a free service to the public. ...

Katherine Leavitt of Pierce City has been called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and she will serve in the Utah Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission. Leavitt, the daughter of Benjamin and Megan Leavitt of Pierce City, began her mission on Nov. ...

A check for $1,365.42 has been donated by the Grand council No. 1075 of the Knights of Columbus in Monett to the Arc of the Ozarks to aid its work on behalf of area residents with developmental disabilities.

Employees at First State Bank of Purdy in Monett are getting into the spirit of Christmas.

Members of the Barry-Lawrence chapter of Crime Stoppers recently named officers for the coming year. In the front row, from left, Donna Beckett, secretary, and Sarah Pfitzner, vice president.

A total of 79 ladies and pastors attended the 49th annual Southwest Zone Lutheran Women's Missionary League Fall Rally was hosted by Dorcas Ladies Aid at Trinity Lutheran School on Nov. 3. Societies from Aurora, Carthage, Freistatt, Joplin, Lockwood, Neosho, Purdy, Prairie City, Shell Knob and Stockton had representatives in attendance...

On display at the Monett Museum, located at 422 E. Broadway, are photos of 36 county courthouses of the 114 in the state, a special showing provided by the State Historical Society.

  New Site Baptist Church, in Monett, and First Baptist Church, in Cassville, are not waiting until Thanksgiving Day to express gratitude. Instead, they are giving back by lovingly packing gifts of joy for children around the world living in extreme poverty or affected by war, disease, and natural disaster. Operation Christmas Child— a project of Samaritan’s Purse — is the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind...

Volunteers for Hospice Compassus were recently honored for their service to the clients of the organization with an appreciation breakfast at Angus Branch Restaurant in Monett. Debra Taylor and Brenda Smith chaired the event. Several team members presented volunteers with certificates of service and gifts...

Mendy Hubbard, owner of Monett Diet Center in Monett, was recently guest speaker for Monett Lions.