Stories from Thursday, June 18, 2009

Monett's newest group of leaders graduated last Thursday after completing the 2009 Leadership Monett class offered by the Monett Chamber of Commerce. The group of 11 students were treated to a dinner, catered by The Bayou, and an awards presentation, which marked the culmination of their eight weeks of leadership study...

This week in Monett: Skateboarding enthusiasts will be at Monett's North Park skate park on Sunday marking National Go Skateboarding Day. No specific activities are planned. This week in Springfield: Performances at the Missouri State University Tent Theatre behind Coger Hall at Grand and National, features "Altar Boyz" on Friday and Saturday and June 15. Tickets are $10 to $22. "Miss Firecracker" opens on June 24 and runs through next weekend...

Major issues on the plates of legislators serving southwest Missouri in Washington, D.C., were reviewed by representatives for Seventh District Congressman Roy Blunt and U.S. Senators Kit Bond and Claire McCaskill during a legislative forum hosted by the Monett Chamber of Commerce yesterday...

By MURRAY BISHOFF Plans are taking shape for Monett's July 4 celebration, which will fall on Saturday this year. This will be the third year the Monett Chamber of Commerce has been in charge of the event, and plans reflect solidifying strategies the Chamber has used in the past...

The second annual Tour de Monett bicycle ride, a fundraiser for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, will be held this Saturday, June 20, at Monett's South Park. Sponsored locally by the Flat Tire Gang, the event offers a 10-mile family ride, or rides of 30, 62 or 100 miles. Full support and rest stops are planned. A lunch will be provided...

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"Injuries are killing us," moaned Blaine Trout, manager of the Monett American Legion Post baseball team after being swept in a double-header last night by Carl Junction. Monett lost the opener 11-4 and the night-cap 7-6. The local Post is 5-10 on the season...