Stories from Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Lyndie VanDerhoef, front, and her sister, Lorelei, back middle, waved at grandparents Tom and Sharon VanDerhoef of Monett as they circled on the swing at Ernte Fest. Murray Bishoff times-news@monett-times.com

A Monett man who went missing Saturday afternoon was found about five hours after he left Cox Monett Hospital. Monett Police found Earl Rhodes, 82, on Frisco Avenue after a 911 call at about 7:15 p.m. He went missing after being discharged from the hospital at 2:30 p.m., leaving before he could be picked up by family. A Silver Advisory was issued Rhodes, who police say has a pacemaker, and suffers from Alzheimer's, kidney failure and diabetes...

With school close to opening day, the Monett school district hired additional teachers and added a new administrative job title during the July meeting. Jasen Fisher submitted a late resignation as the auto collision instructor at the Scott Regional Technology Center. Superintendent Brad Hanson said whenever a resignation comes so late, board members will only release the employee when a suitable replacement has been found...

For the second year, students in the Monett School District had the opportunity to participate in a blended summer school. The innovative program, offered to students in first through sixth grades, provided a combination of live classroom work and computer work at home. Nearly 100 students participated...

Cox Monett Hospital will host its third annual Live Well Health and Safety Fair from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Monett Area YMCA. The fair will provide information about healthy living and discounted blood tests for participants. "This is a fun-filled day for the entire family and we've got something for everyone," said Shannon Hobson, RN and event coordinator. ...

A Texas couple suffered injuries Sunday at about 3:45 p.m. in a wreck on Interstate 44, six miles east of Mt. Vernon. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol Report, Ray Uribe, age unknown, of Austin, Texas, was driving a 2077 Chevrolet Tahoe eastbound on Interstate 44 when his vehicle left the roadway and overturned...

A Cassville teen was seriously injured Sunday at about 7:35 p.m. in a wreck on Highway 86, five miles east of Cassville. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Quentin Moles, 16, of Cassville, was driving a 2003 Jeep Liberty eastbound on Highway 86 when his vehicle slid off the roadway and struck a road sign...

A Fair Grove man suffered moderate injuries Saturday at 1:10 p.m. in a wreck on Highway 39, three miles north of Shell Knob. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Robert Hawkins, 55, of Fair Grove, was driving a 2006 Honda 1000 motorcycle when his vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned, ejecting Hawkins...

On a hot summer day like Sunday, many folks looked for relief in the old fashioned way, down at the neighborhood creek.

Cox Monett Hospital will host its third annual Live Well Health and Safety Fair from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 at the Monett Area YMCA. Discounted blood tests, requiring fasting, will be available. Education and safety checks for stroke, heart disease, weight management, car seats and newborn education will be available. For additional information, people may call 417/354-1448...

Monett Football Coach Derrek Uhl had a very basic list of accomplishments he wanted his team to achieve at Saturday's Monett Fall Sports Pride Night. Chief among them was simply lining up correctly and going through the team's pregame ritual warmups...

With just two returning starters off last year's team, the Monett girls tennis squad has entered a bit of a rebuilding phase this season. However, that is not dampening the spirit of the squad. "This will be a rebuilding year," said Bob Crain, Monett tennis coach. "Our numbers are down, so that will be an advantage for the younger girls to get more one-on-one coaching, more match experience, and more playing time. This should help them progress for next year."...

The Monett cheerleaders displayed their Cubs Pride and enthusiasm at the Monett Fall Sports Pride Night. Jared Lankford sports@monett-times.com

Joyce Fay Block, 71, of Ozark, died Sunday, Aug. 9. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Cassidy United Methodist Church, 5151 N. Fremont Road, Nixa, under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home in Nixa. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at the church...