Stories from Thursday, October 3, 2013

A new way to get students excited about school is coming to Purdy High School. Superintendent Steven Chancellor and media coordinator Susan Funkhouser provided details at the September meeting of the Purdy School Board. "Kids like to watch videos," Chancellor said. "I challenged Susan to make videos that are more entertaining that students can watch at lunch or later."...

Purdy, Monett and Pierce City's high school softball teams showed strong representation in the annual Springfield softball tournament on Sept. 27 and 28. The two-day 24-team tournament is a chance for teams to face tough opponents and hone their skills prior to district play...

Members and youth in Methodist churches, in Monett and Pierce City, rolled up their sleeves and dug into a wide range of service projects for Serve 2013 on Sept. 7. This year the First United Methodist Church of Monett, the United Methodist Church in Pierce City and the Dry Valley United Methodist Church participated...

Financial advisor Jim Haston described a recent trip he and his wife, Denise, made to Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, in a report to the Monett Kiwanis Club. Prague remains one of the most beautiful old cities in Europe. Only a residential district was damaged by Allied bombers during World War II due to a navigational error. Haston said Prague is the fifth most visited city in Europe...

Ninety-seven participants gathered at the Monett Area YMCA for it's annual Midway Race, on Saturday, Sept. 28. Racers competed in a 5k, 10k and a one-mile run/walk. A cash prize of $100 was awarded to the top male and female of both races. Custom designed medals were given to the top three finishers in each of the seven divisions for both male and female racers...

An Exeter woman was hurt in a two-vehicle crash a half mile east of Exeter on Highway 76 on Oct. 1. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Jessica Maloney, 31, was driving east on Highway 76 in a 1997 Honda Accord. Melvin Hines, 90, of Cassville, driving west in a 2003 Dodge pickup, approached Maloney and attempted to make a left turn, driving into Maloney's path...

In today's economic turmoil, consumers are becoming more and more fiscally responsible, flipping every rock looking for a deal. "Look no further then downtown Monett," said Kathy Davis. Davis is the owner/operator of Pitiful to Posh Flea market, located on the corner of Broadway and Euclid Avenue...

The Monett Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is planning for the Family Fun Fest, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Monett Elementary School. Inflatables, carnival games, face painting, balloon animals, pie auction, 50/50 raffle, photo spot and concessions will be available. Monett Cub apparel will be for sale...

Justice Jewelers, of Springfield, has once again given a generous donation to the Camp Barnabas scholarship program, allowing all children a space at the camp. "We are so appreciative of the support Justice Jewelers has given Camp Barnabas over the years," said Kylie Wright, creative director for Camp Barnabas. ...

EIGHTY YEARS AGO Oct. 3, 1933 A goodwill tour during which Monett business and professional men will visit various towns in the surrounding trade territory, is being sponsored by the Monett Kiwanis Club..Logan D. McKee is in charge of arrangements...

Elizabeth H. Rosewicz, age 88, of Purdy, died at 5:35 p.m. on Sept. 29 in Harrison, Ark. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pierce City. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City. Rosary will be held at 7 p.m...