Stories from Friday, September 20, 2013

On Oct. 9, the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) will hold one of its regional meetings at the Monett Area YMCA. The session will offer ideas both to affiliate foundations and not-for-profit organizations about managing resources and seeking community support...

Harold Dean Fields, age 70, of Monett, formerly of Springdale, Ark., died on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Cox-Monett Hospital. Harold's wishes were to be cremated. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett...

Harold Dean Fields, age 70, of Monett, formerly of Springdale, Ark., died on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Cox-Monett Hospital. Harold's wishes were to be cremated. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett...

Billy Gene Gilbert, age 81, of Mt. Vernon, died at 6:02 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at his home. A funeral service, under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, in Mt. Vernon, will be held at 10 a. m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Burial will be held at 2 p.m. at the Oak Lawn Cemetery in Richland...

John Herman Hegi, 59, formerly of Monett, died peacefully at his parents' home in Smithville, Mo., on Aug. 30, 2013. He was born in Charleston, S. C.. but spent most of his life in Springfield, Mo. John is preceded in death by a sister, Denise Hegi Dietrich. He is survived by his parents, Arthur and Betty Hegi, a sister, Debi Hegi Overton, a son, Evan (Rachael) Boyd Hegi, and two grandsons, Logan and Asher Hegi...

Monett stories can easily fade out of reach. During this past week, an old wood bowling trophy surfaced that was believed to have come from one of Monett's original banks. In preparing the trophy for the museum, the idea surfaced that knowledge of the history of bowling in Monett had largely disappeared...

The Missouri General Assembly recently met for the annual veto session where lawmakers considered bills the governor vetoed after the regular legislative session. In Missouri, a two-thirds vote is required in both the Senate and the House to override a veto...

EIGHTY YEARS AGIO Sept. 20, 1933 With the heat doing a fade-out and a crisper atmosphere spreading over the district, football fans are looking forward to Friday with happy anticipation. The Cubs will play on their home grounds against Cassville, the Pentaco champs of last year. You'll remember Monett's team went down to defeat in its battle with Cassville last year, and the loss still rankles...

Bank night for the 18th annual Monett Relay for Life was held on Tuesday as teams brought their fundraising efforts into Community National Bank for tallying. Pictured above is the Relay team from All Smiles Dental bringing in their funds raised from drawings, fundraising events, family and friends. They turned in a total of $1,119.11. The team consists of 15 members. All Smiles Dental has also been holding a contest between Dr. Eric Kean and Josh Hopper, team captain...

Monett Midway Regional Race will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 28, featuring a 5k, 10k and 1-mile fun run/walk. Races begin on Euclid Avenue by the old YMCA building. Courses will differ based on distance. Participants will have the opportunity to win prizes including: savings bonds, airline tickets, gift certificates, duffle bags, water bottles and T-shirts...

The JROTC program at Scott Regional Technology Center (SRTC), in Monett, has a new Senior Army Instructor (SAI) for the third time in 12 years. Colonel Chad Sparks, a 30 year Army veteran, has taken over the SAI position at SRTC. Col. Sparks began his military career in the ROTC program at the University of Central Arkansas Conway and basic training at Fort Knox, Ky. ...

Alternative school classes have now started in Pierce City R-6 District for students struggling to gain enough academic credits for graduation. The announcement was made by Steve Garner, high school principal at the Aug. 28 meeting of the R-6 School Board...

The Den youth center in Monett held a family night fundraiser at a local farm on Saturday, Sept. 14.

The Monett Intermediate School has announced fifth grade Cubs of the Month for August.

The Monett Intermediate School has announced sixth grade Cubs of the Month for August.

Purdy Elementary Principal Jeff Swadley has announced character education medal winners for August. Purdy's kindergarten through fourth grade teachers, in partnership with elementary counselor Gary Jurgensen, teach a different character trait each month. At the end of the month, each grade level nominates three students who best exemplify the trait presented...

Monett Elementary School has announced Students of the Week for Sept. 8.

Monett Elementary School has announced Students of the Week for Sept. 16.

CENTRAL PARK AND MONETT ELEMENTARY HM - Homemade fresh in the Opaa! Kitchen. WG - Whole Grain item. Monday -- No school. Tuesday -- Breakfast: Eggs extravaganza, fruit and yogurt parfait, cereal or oatmeal. Lunch: 1. Chicken strips. 2. Flatbread PB&J w/yogurt. 3. Fajita chicken salad...

EIGHTY YEARS AGIO Sept. 20, 1933 With the heat doing a fade-out and a crisper atmosphere spreading over the district, football fans are looking forward to Friday with happy anticipation. The Cubs will play on their home grounds against Cassville, the Pentaco champs of last year. You'll remember Monett's team went down to defeat in its battle with Cassville last year, and the loss still rankles...

The Monett Cub mascot will soon have a name. Cara Clark, physical science, algebra I teacher and varsity cheer coach at Monett High School, began the school year by asking what the name of the Cub mascot was and found out he had no name. Clark decided to run a contest for the students and teachers of the Monett School District, "Let's name the Cub!"...

The Monett Cubs football team scored 20 second half points to defeat the East Newton Patriots 34-0 on Friday, Sept. 20 at Don Johnson Stadium. For a full recap see the Monday edition of The Monett Times. Pierce City fell 28-6 to Sarcoxie.