Stories from Monday, September 14, 2009

New ways of looking at old problems and new challenges to face were aired at the University of Missouri's Southwest Research Center 47 th annual Field Day, held near Mt. Vernon on Friday. Experts on a wide range on topics, drawing on current research, shared their insights on agricultural issues...

The Lawrence County Tax Board for the Developmentally Disabled elected officers and awarded grants during its August meeting. With the board's current officers willing to serve another year, board members voted to keep the leadership in place. Continuing their duties are: Becky Elliott, president; Renée White, vice president; Martha Pettegrew, secretary; and Don Howard, treasurer...

It's that time of year again for area businesses and communities to gear-up to give in an effort to help benefit underprivileged children in Barry and Lawrence counties. The eighth annual Toy Run, which is co-sponsored by Gary and Sue Updike, will be an ideal time to do just that. The event is held to benefit Linn Thornton's annual Santa Claus project...

Missouri's top public health official joined today with researchers from Saint Louis University to tout the new H1N1 flu vaccine now in the final stages of testing. Margaret Donnelly, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, called vaccination the single best way that people can protect themselves from what is expected to be a tough flu season...

By CHARLES BRADY Clicking on all cylinders, the Monett Cubs throttled the visiting Eldon Mustangs, 47-0, last Friday night in a non-conference football game at Burl Fowler Stadium. Game statistics show Monett's total dominance over the Mustangs. The Cubs amassed 337 total yards on just 27 plays from scrimmage, an average of 12.5 yards per play. Eldon was limited to just 94 total offensive yards on 54 plays from scrimmage by Monett's defensive unit, an average of just 1.7 yards per play...

Going into the Thomas Jefferson Invitational volleyball tournament Saturday the Monett Lady Cubs were winless this season. Once the day was over, however, the Lady Cubs had four wins and a second place finish. Monett is now 4-4 on the year. "I'm very proud of the effort," said Monett Coach Shyrah Boyle. "I saw a lot of heart."...

In a tennis encounter at Monett North Park on Friday, the Monett Lady Cubs easily turned back Reeds Spring by an 8-1 score. Monet upped its record to 3-4 on the season. "This was only our third match with the top six players in action in singles and doubles," said Monett Coach Bob Crain. "I am proud of the team effort on a football night."...

In a stunning reversal of fortune, Pierce City turned its worst start of the season into its best performance on Friday against the Lockwood Tigers. After tying the game as the first half ended, the Eagles charged to a 33-13 win on the road. Pierce City mustered only four yards in four plays in the first quarter. ...

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Robert Raymond Turman, 78, of Mt. Vernon, died Sept. 9, 2009. Burial will be at a later date at Sycamore Cemetery under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home of Mt. Vernon.

Marion Max Bishop, 71, of Cassville, died Sept. 11, 2009. Graveside services were held at 109 a.m. today, Sept. 14 at Seligman Cemetery with Rev. Russell Bishop officiating under the direction of White Funeral Home of Cassville.

Alma Margaret Adams, 81, of Monett, died at 12:15 p.m. Sept. 11, 2009. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Spring River Cemetery in Verona with Jimmy Copley officiating under the direction of Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home of Monett...

Alice Carlson, 90, of Monett, Mo., passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at Lacoba Nursing Home in Monett. Mrs. Carlson was born February 10, 1919 in Mundale, Ark., the daughter of Charles and Minnie Ash Finn. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Monett where she was a Sunday school teacher...

Mr. Arhart Veith, 96, of Monett, Missouri, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2009, at Monett Health Care Center. He was born May 13, 1913 in Hoberg, Missouri, the son of the late Louis and Louise (Rahmoeller) Veith. He was united in marriage to Louise Julia Weihe on September 4, 1947 in Mt. Vernon, Missouri, and she survives...

Norman Weibel, 88, of Pierce City, died at 10:20 p.m. Sept. 10, 2009. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 15, at Rochester Cemetery in Topeka, Kan., under the direction of Lakin Funeral Home of Pierce City. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 14, at the funeral home...