Lifestyles

Valerie Maples, owner of the Coleman Vault, is pictured with Margaret Howerton from Bully Babies in Monett and Leslie Clark during Saturday’s Trunk or Treat and Car Show in Marionville.

Officials at the Marionville Branch Library invite youngsters to visit with Santa during a special visit at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, at the library, located at 303 W. Washington St.

The Monett Senior Center hosted a costume contest for Halloween.

The White River Conference Center transformed into a sea of twinkling lights, buffalo plaid, and chandeliered tents on Saturday, Oct. 26, as Camp Barnabas hosted its seventh annual Glamping for Camping fundraiser event to benefit campers with special needs...

On Nov. 2, the 2019 Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids programs kicked off with an event in Aurora. The Verona Council of the Knights of Columbus, with corporate sponsor, Tyson Foods, was able to distribute 125 coats to families from the surrounding area. The event was held in the Holy Trinity Catholic Church gym...

• Mike C. Clayton, disorderly conduct, $202; possession of open container of alcohol, $177. • Rebecca M. Cox, disturbing peace on private property, $125. • Celma V. Hernandez Tabalan, no valid driver's license, $225. • Seth J. Jones, driving while license suspended, $26.50 and two days in jail; possession of drug paraphernalia, $177; no proof of insurance, $225...

CRIMINAL • Heather Faith Grayson, speeding, infr., fined $50. • Christopher Mwangi Macharia, speeding, infr., fined $150. • Johnathan William L. North III, failure to display plates on a vehicle, infr., fined $50. • Marcelina Santiago-Zepahua, DWI, misd. ...

Construction is moving rapidly on the latest Habitat for Humanity house in the 500 block of West Logan.

Monett resident Jane James shared the history of the 54- year-old miracle called “Barry County Youth Camp” as she recently addressed Monett Lions Club. James humorously and emotionally recalled the beginning of the camp project created to give opportunity to local children who could not financially enjoy the benefits of a summer camp experience...

Tyson Foods in Monett has awarded a $2,500 grant to Monett Community Outreach, the organization running the Monett Community Kitchen, to continue its work for another year.

New Site Baptist Church of Monett held it’s annual “Lite In The Nite” indoor trunk or treat event Wednesday, Oct. 30 in the New Site Church Gym. Although cold temperatures and misty conditions had descended upon the area, New Site saw a record breaking 1,700 people pass through their gym during the event, significantly more attendees than in previous years. ...

John and Janet Mareth, Mt. Vernon, and Rodney and Lisa Green, Pierce City, announce the engagement of their children, Brooke Mareth and Brian Green. Mareth is a graduate of Mt. Vernon High School, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College and Missouri State University. She is employed as a Veterinary Technician at Dake Veterinary Clinic...

The Monett City Council issued a proclamation on Oct. 18 honored Dave Sims, wastewater plant and water treatment plant operator, in conjunction with the recognition Sims received from the Missouri Public Utilities Alliance. The alliance honored Sims at its fall meeting for the significant contribution he has made to the city of Monett...

An update on educations opportunities in Monett made possible through Drury University provided discussion for a recent meeting of the Monett Lions Club. Rhonda Schilly, site director of Drury's Monett campus, opened her presentation by recalling her father had been an active member of the Lions Club for more than 20 years and she recounted some of his fondest memories with the club...

CRIMINAL • Charles N. Brand, failure to register vehicle, misd. B, fined $130. • Flavio R. Castro, non-support, misd. A, one year in Lawrence County Jail, SIS, one year unsupervised probation. • Nechaia M. Coatney, speeding, misd. C, fined $60. • Efrain Galindo, two counts of non-support, misd. A, suspended imposition of sentence (SIS), two years unsupervised probation...

An Aurora High School educator was honored as a Hometown Hero Sept. 13, during afternoon ceremonies hosted by Bubby Manuel of the Modern Woodmen of America.

The Booth Brothers gospel trio, known for their appearances on the Gaither Homecoming Tour, will appear at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, as part of the annual show offered by the Signature Concerts organizers...

A Marionville church pastor has compiled a collection of devotions he was inspired to write for a community newspaper and turned them into a book of thoughtful insights offering hope, guidance and a path to spiritual maturity. Pastor Bryan Cook, who has offered spiritual guidance to the parishioners of Union Grove Church in Marionville since 2003, originally wrote the articles for the church devotional page of The Aurora Advertiser...

Raymond Haught, chaplain for Tyson Foods in Monett, has received the Hometown Hunger Hero award from the Monett Community Outreach for efforts combatting food insecurity, the official name for organizers who run the Monett Community Kitchen. The presentation was made at a meeting of Monett Community Outreach on Monday...

Mt. Vernon Community Theatre will present Ken Ludwig’s comic play “Lend Me a Tenor” with performances at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26, and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the Mt. Vernon Arts and Recreation Center (the MARC), 822 W. Mt. Vernon Blvd. in Mt. Vernon...

Rick and Martha Himebaugh of Monett will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Oct. 24. Rick Himebaugh and Martha Arnaud were married on Oct. 24, 1969 at the First Baptist Church in Monett. Rev. M.E. Fitzpatrick officiated. The couple has two daughters, six grandsons and one granddaughter...

For its Family Life Night at the First Baptist Church, Family Life Pastor Brian Schoffstall served as master of ceremonies for the “Not So Newlywed Game.”

Monett Lions put their motto, “We Serve”, into action on a recent Saturday morning when members donned their official work clothes to pick up litter from their designated portion of Highway 60 near the Monett Regional Airport.

The Alexander McNair Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution continues to grow and support the local community. On Saturday, Sept. 14, the chapter welcomed new member Shirley Courtney. Since the chapter was celebrating Constitution week they enjoyed a program by Cassville history teacher and author, Steven Mann...

CRIMINAL • Shane Mathew Allen, passing a vehicle and interfering with approaching traffic, misd. C, SIS, one year unsupervised probation. • Gordon Eugene Carey, failure to maintain insurance misd. D, fined $175. • Ezquiel Castillo, operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license, misd. D, 30 days in Lawrence County Jail, suspended execution of sentence (SES), two years unsupervised probation...

CRIMINAL Danny Joe Adamson, Jr., probation violation, probation revoked, passing bad checks, misd. A, 30 days in Lawrence County Jail. Jeromie L. George, non-support, misd. A, suspended execution of sentence (SES), two years unsupervised probation. Brady Stephen King, stealing, misd. D, fined $200...

The Rusty Strings Country Band made its monthly appearance on Saturday at Alice irene’s Restaurant in Marionville.

Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held this week at the Lil Rascals Daycare and Learning Center at 416 E. Sycamore in Monett, hosted by the Monett Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.

CRIMINAL Elijah C. Allmon, speeding, misd. B, fined $155. Jesus A. Lopez, failure to stop for stop sign, misd. C, fined $160. Daniel Allen Bishop, DWI, misd. B, 30 days in Lawrence County Jail, suspended execution of sentence (SES), two years unsupervised probation, 100 hours of community service, fined $300...

On Sunday, Oct. 6, the members at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Monett will celebrate 125 years of the first Episcopal worship service in Monett. "Our history shows several special dates but as St. John’s Mission. later called St. Stephen’s Church," said Linda Schelin, a member since 1979. "The first Episcopal service was organized by layman, A.R. VanGiesen. The name was changed in 1897. Bishop Edward Robert Atwill was the West Missouri Diocesan Bishop from 1890-1911."...

• Jason S. Sullivan, no proof of insurance, $177. • Will R, Turner, defective equipment, $152. • Juan B. Villarreal Santos, nuisance violation, $300. • Seth EW. White, no proof of insurance, $177. • Courtney E. Garner, speeding, speeding, $162. • Teresa L. Layton, failed to register vehicle, $102...

Duane and Colleen Kaiser and family, of Monett, were among the families honored during the 61st annual Farm Family Day on Aug. 12 at the Missouri State Fair. The Kaiser family was selected as the Barry County Farm Family by University of Missouri Extension in Barry County and the local Farm Bureau. The family includes son James Kaiser and daughters Stephanie Kaiser and Angie Wagner...

CRIMINAL • Aaron Aimslee, fishing without a permit, misd. A, fined $200. • Freddie E. Branham III, failure to maintain vehicle insurance, misd. D, fined $175. • Lisa Marie Brannon, failure to display license plates on a vehicle/trailer, infr., fined $59...

• Oscar E. Martinez, speeding, $112. • Jose G. Almaraz, speeding, $137. • Amanda D. Beck, affray, $200. • Sally Brownlee, stealing, $102. • Natanael L. Burgos, disturbing the peace on private property, $62. • Tiffany D. Cardenas, defective equipment, $152...

A birthday party and open house in celebration of Margaret Curbow's 105th birthday will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, at Marionville Church of the Nazarene, 505 S. Necessity St., in Marionville. Her wish is that attendees bring one or more non-perishable food items for the church pantry...

CRIMINAL • Talen D. Beaver, speeding, infr., fined $70. • Connie L. Bradford, failure to maintain vehicle insurance, misd. D, fined $175. • Candice Sharon Culbertson, speeding, infr., fined $50. • Cass Doubenmier, speeding, misd. C, fined $60. • Joshua D. Figures, operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license, misd. A, 30 days in Lawrence County Jail; speeding, misd. B, fined $500; suspended execution of sentence (SES), one year unsupervised probation...

CRIMINAL • Clinton L. Barnett, operating a vehicle on highway without a valid license, misd. D, fined $400. • Robert Lewis Boerste, operating vehicle on highway without a valid license, misd. Unclassified, fined $150. • Linsey L. Curl, speeding, misd. C, fined $100...

Shawn Hayden, chief executive officer for Missouri Southwest Initiative to Change Health (MO SWITCH), shared detailed information about his role as a grant writer when he addressed Monettl Lions Club members. Hayden described how he labors to secure funding and works to deliver services to improve the health of area residents. ...

A total of 41 donors recently participated in an American Red Cross blood drive hosted at New Site Baptist Church. Donors received Cardinal T-shirts and $5 gift cards to Amazon. Other contributors included Schreiber Foods and Price Cutter Supermarket...

Monett Boy Scout Troop No. 38 recently studied fire safety strategies to earn a merit badge.

“Beef after Dairy,” a University of Missouri Extension workshop designed for dairy producers looking to transition to a beef production, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Southwest Research Center, 14548 Highway H, southwest of Mt. Vernon...

CRIMINAL • William Jesse Franklin Agans, DWI, misd. B, 30 days in Lawrence County Jail, fined $300; failure to drive on right half of the road, misd. C, fined $100; suspended execution of sentence (SES), two years unsupervised probation, 40 hours of community service, $137 in recoupment, Law Enforcement Restitution Fund (LERF) $50, Crime Victim’s Compensation Fund (CVCF) $10...

The 129th annual reunion of the McCullah-Wasson family was held July 28-Aug. 4 at Finley River near the Hawkins Bridge, part of the Hawkins farm used continually as a campsite since 1908. The reunion has been held without fail since 1890, starting as a surprise birthday party for Samuel Calvin McCullah, son of Alexander and Lucy (Robertson) McCullah, north of Marionville. ...

Charles and Karen Brady of Monett will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Sept. 20. Charles Brady and Karen Brooks were married on Sept. 20, 1969 in Caruthersville at the First Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Paul Currie officiating. The couple has two children, four grandchildren and one great-grandson...

David and Cathy Jameson of Monett will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 31. David Jameson and Cathy O'Byrne were married on Aug. 31, 1969 in Wichita, Kansas, at Sunnyside Baptist Church. They have lived in Monett for 18 years. David will retire from EFCO Corporation in October...

CRIMINAL • Michael D. Gilstrap, failure to equip vehicle with a horn in working condition, infr., fined $318. • Justice Janay Keith, possession of marijuana, misd. A, fined $250, 30 days in Lawrence County Jail; driving with a revoked/suspended license, misd. D, fined $250; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, misd. D, fined $150; suspended execution of sentence (SES), two years unsupervised probation, 40 hours of community service...

St. John's Lutheran Church in Monett celebrated its centennial on Aug. 4, with past pastors attending. Rev. W. Mart Thompson, who served as the church's pastor from 1992 to 2000, preached at the morning worship service. Other former St. John’s pastors joining that day were Rev. James Schnackenberg and Rev. Merwin Dessens...

Rodger Wheeler, president of Zeros4Heroes, received an additional $100 community grant from Aurora's Youth Empowerment Project Director Kim McCully-Mobley this summer to continue the efforts to support area veterans and their families. The organization received a $150 YEP grant earlier in the year and earned the additional money during the summer "in order to be able to continue to meet the local needs of our heroes," explained McCully-Mobley, an Aurora High School educator. ...

Members of Cox Monett Hospital Auxiliary hosted a fundraising event on Tuesday, once again selling the popular luxury sheet sets, pillows, throws and comforters to benefit its scholarships, patient needs and educational programs.

Pastor Jake Sletten at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freistatt was honored at the church on July 28 for his 10th year in the ministry. Sletten, who has been the pastor in Freistatt since October 2016, graduated from Central College in Pella, Iowa in December 2003. He attended Concordia Lutheran Seminary in St. Louis in July 2005, serving as campus minister at First Lutheran Church in Gainesville, Fla., before returning to seminary in 2008, graduating in May 2009...