Stories from Monday, November 4, 2013

New security measures put in place at the Scott Regional Technology Center offer a look into innovative ways to keep students and property safe in the Monett R-1 School District. Superintendent Brad Hanson provided details at the October meeting of the Monett Board of Education...

Arriving late to the annual Monett community Halloween costume contest, no doubt because his tail was in a trap, was Gael Salas, son of Jose and Eloise Salas of Monett. The little lad took home a $5 consolation prize, courtesy of the Monett Lion's Club, for more cheese. The contest took place at the Monett City Hall Auditorium on Thursday, Oct. 31...

Following two months of better numbers, sales tax receipts to the bi-county area fell in October, dropping back below totals from 2009. Monett's four sales taxes took an 8 percent drop from last October. The two sales taxes for general expenses generated $123,003.08, down $10,222,66 from a year ago and the lowest amount for the month since 2009. Monett's four taxes produced $17,619.11 less than last October...

The ninth annual Veteran's Luncheon will be held at Scott Technolgy Center (SRTC) on Tuesday Nov. 5 at 11:30 a.m. The JROTC cadets along with Colonel Chad Sparks and first Sergeant John Marbut would like to invite all veterans, their families and families of soldiers serving overseas to attend...

According to a report from the Monett Police Department a Monett resident suffered injuries in a pickup versus train collision at 4:50 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. Justin Hicks, 22, was driving south on Chapell Drive. in a 1997 Dodge pickup when he approached the train crossing. The Burlington Northern Railroad crossing has two tracks and a westbound train had just cleared the crossing. The crossing arms were down and the signals were working...

Tom Wolfe Memorial Post #4207, VFW, and its Ladies Auxiliary will host its annual Thanksgiving lunch on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Due to the holidays, this will be the only lunch in November. The menu includes: turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, rolls, salads and desserts. The lunch is $6 for all you can eat and it is served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m...

One person received moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Wallaby at Redbud in Newton County at 9 p.m. on Nov. 1. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Charles A. Hudson, 27, of Exeter, was traveling south in a 1971 Ford F100 when he ran off the roadway and struck a fence. Hudson sought his own medical treatment and was exempt from a safety device...

The 2013-14 Monett Cubs Mighty Mite sixth grade cheerleading team is pictured above.

The 2013-14 Monett Cubs Mighty Mite sixth grade team is pictured above.

The Pierce City Eagles football team lost in the first round of district play Thursday, Oct 31 to the McAuley Warriors 28-21. The Eagles' offense stumbled in the first half, only gaining 42 yards in 31 plays. McAuley's offense took advantage of some over-aggressiveness by the Eagles defense on several well-designed bubble screenplay. The Eagles spotted the Warriors 14 points in the first half, but an inspired second half put the game in reach for Pierce City...

On Oct. 31, Halloween night, it was the Aurora Houn' Dawgs who were treated to a 29-21 win over Monett to end the Cubs' football season. Monett (5-5) entered the contest on the heels of a four-game skid and was unable to exercise the losing demons. The Cubs' defense will have nightmares of the Houn' Dawgs 6'2" running back William Blankenship plowing into its teeth 40 times, churning out 273 yards and two touchdowns...

EIGHTY YEARS AGO Nov. 4, 1933 With all the Monett merchants cooperating splendidly, the local Frisco Employees' Club has every hope of obtaining the quota of 477 shipments by Nov 10. The quota, either passenger or freight, is based on 477 Frisco employees in Monett...

James Michael "Mike" Wormington, 62, of Seligman, Mo., formerly of Purdy, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 at his home near Seligman. He was born on Jan. 17, 1951, in Purdy, Mo., the son of the late Ermol and Hazel (Linebarger) Wormington...

Della Irene Hecker, age 97, died at 3:55 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Aurora. The body has been donated to the University of Missouri, Columbia for research, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora.

Malvern C. "Bob" Baum, 102, of Monett passed away on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 at Lacoba Nursing Center in Monett, Mo. He was born on Sept. 14, 1911 in Greeley, Colo. , the son of the late William Franklin and Lela (Crow) Baum. He was united in marriage on Sept. 1, 1940 to Reba Ellen Huddleston, she preceded Bob in death on March 10, 2012...

Mary Ellen Clevenger, age 74, of Springfield, formerly of Mt. Vernon, died at 5:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Cox South Hospital in Springfield. A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Summit Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Arrangements are under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon...

Harold Lee Virden, age 80, of Cassville, died on Friday, Nov. 1, at Mercy Hospital in Cassville. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville.

Mary Rozella Decocq, age 88, of Cassville, died on Friday, Nov. 1, at Mercy Hospital in Cassville. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the funeral home...

Orville "Dean" Batson, age 77, of Aurora, died at 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Lawrence County Manor in Mt. Vernon. A memorial service time and date will be announced. Arrangements are under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora...

Carolyn Lee Brockman, age 60, of Mt. Vernon, died at 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, in Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville. Burial will be in Purdy Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until service time Monday, in Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville...

Sherri I. Allgaier, age 53, of Exeter, died at 5:32 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 28. Memorial services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, in Maplewood Cemetery. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville.

MT. VERNON. -- Drought during 2012 resulted in poor forage supplies and a big sell-off of beef cows during 2012 and 2013 according to Eldon Cole, livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension. However, above normal rainfall in 2013 has provided lots of pasture and hay. According to Cole, this abundant forage blessing is best used on many farms through beef cows...

AURORA -- Lawrence County 4-H will sponsor the second annual "4-H 5K Run for Health," 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 beginning at Oak Park in Aurora. In addition to helping raise funds for Lawrence County 4-H members, those who register will participate in a fun, healthy activity and be eligible for a number of awards...