Lifestyles

The family of Julius Abramovitz invited friends, family and community members to an attend an open house to celebrate his 85th birthday from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at the Pierce City Senior Center.

A big part of the Monett Sportsmen’s League’s Wild Game Feed is the silent auction, composed of items donated by local businesses.

The International Institute for Learning (IIL), with offices in Monett and New York City, has announced plans for the fourth annual Agile and Scrum Conference on June 6. In addition to providing instruction material to clients worldwide, IIL focuses on the project management market and professionals in the field. ...

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that higher levels of coverage will be offered through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), a safety net program which began April 8. The 2018 Farm Bill also increased service fees and made other changes to the program, including service fee waivers for qualified military veterans interested in obtaining NAP coverage...

The Liberty tree program, offered through the University of Missouri 4-H Foundation, awarded Barry Co. 4-H with the opportunity for an active role in preserving American history in Barry County. Liberty trees, dating back to the Revolutionary war, were once the site of civil discussion in communities. The location where townspeople would gather, under the shade, to determine the future of the township through debate...

Members of the Barry County Retired Teachers Association, pictured, have volunteered to sponsor the Blessing Box, located by Cox Monett Rehab Center, for the month of April.

• Cory Dale Garrison, second degree property damage, misd. B, 90 days in the Lawrence County Jail, SES, two years unsupervised probation, Restitution of $1,307, LERF $50. • Brandon T. King, failure to stop sign, misd. C, fined $155. • Ian J. Taylor, non-support: misd. A, SIS, two years unsupervised probation...

• Michael D. Cole, obstructing a police officer, $226.50; stealing, $126.50. • Kyle W. McPheely, possession of marijuana, $26.50 and three months probation. • Nicole R. Calhoun, no valid driver's license/crash, $152; improper backing/crash, $77; no proof of insurance/crash, $177...

CRIMINAL • Adam R. Crouch: unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, misd. D, fined $200 • Kabin L. Eubanks: failure to equip vehicle with horn in working order, infr., fined $250 • Estevan J. Foster: operating a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner involving an accident, misd. A, fined $195...

A total of 53 people donated blood at the American Red Cross blood drive, held Feb. 15, at Church of Christ in Monett. First time donor was Pauline Brubacker. Those donating included: Josh Campbell, Julius Abramovitz, Donna Beckett, John Beckwith, Gerald Bounds, Mabel Brubacker, Ruth Brubacker, Sarah Brubacker, Walter Brubacker, Roy Cash, Jon Funk, Michel Garman, Courtney Garner, Jeffrey Gates, Howard Gentry, Samuel Helmkamp, Karen Herkelman, Jeff James, Aaron Johnson, Angela Johnson, Cameron Johnson, Molly Johnson, Adam Kimberling, Marlene Mareth, Warren Mason, Samuel Meadows, Timothy O'Neill, Amanda Ostertag, Mary Peters, Danny Potter, Matt Pruente, Paul Renfro, David Rosebrough, Kenneth Saloga, Lyla Salsman, Jessie Shouse, Jr., Cheryl Spain, Vicki Strong, Donald Swanson, Dennis Wake, Cherry Warren, Felisha Willis. ...

A delegation from the Monett Kiwanis Club attended the four-day mid-winter conference from the Missouri-Arikansas-Kansas district. According to Cathy Lewis, one of the Monett delegate, along with Norma Clinton, current lieutenant governor and Frank Washburn, pas lieutenant governor, the meeting unveiled two new images for the service organization...

Maxine Jackson Schad will celebrate her 90th birthday on April 3.

At the March 19 meeting for the Jenkins Bridge, the official name was chosen for the non-profit aiming to save the bridge — the Jenkins Bridge Preservation Foundation.  Any person interested in the preservation or in working with the group is encouraged to attend the meetings. There is also a Facebook site for information...

Anyone with mobility issues, like walking or standing in lines, may go to the Barry County Clerk’s office Saturday to vote absentee. The Barry County Clerk’s Office will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday for absentee voting for the General Municipal Election...

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.