Arlie W. Meyer
Arlie W. Meyer, 86, of Verona, passed from this life on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the Cassville Health and Rehab Center in Cassville.
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April 2023
Claude Ellis Roberts
Claude Ellis Roberts, age 83, of Centerville, passed away at 5:18 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at his granddaughter’s house in Mt. Vernon. He was born Oct. 8, 1939, in Piedmont the son of Hobart and Hattie Mae (Beard) Roberts-Kelly.
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Michael Ray Williams, age 67, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 1:17 a.m.
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Alice M. Helmkamp, age 90, of Freistatt, passed from this life on Friday morning, April 7, 2023, at Mt.
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Longtime area business purchased
Thomas name to carry on under new owners A longtime towing business has been sold. Thomas Towing, owned by Jerry and Rebecca Thomas, has been purchased by Austin and Jacque Himes, of Pierce City.
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State Board of Education visits Monett
The Missouri State Board of Education, on its way to its April conference at the Roaring River State Park Conference Center, made a stop last week at the Scott Regional Technology Center in Monett to view class offerings and here about Monett’s education strategies. Monett Superintendent Dr.
Read MoreState Board of Education visits MonettDeveloping the development center in Monett
As the Barry-Lawrence County DevelopmentCenteriscelebrating its 50th anniversary this year and hopes to mark the occasion with a new building that will help better serve developmentally disabled youngsters preparing to enter kindergarten. The new Barry-Lawrence Development Center will be a 6,000 square-foot building located near new Barry-Lawrence County Library in Monett and Scott Tech in Monett’s educational corridor.
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Tax breaks for seniors
Growing older comes with many perks for those who are open to exploring the benefits. In addition to senior discounts on movies, meals and more, moving into one’s golden years could offer some breaks when it comes to taxes and finances.
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Senior mentoring
The role of mentor is complex and sometimes vulnerable to misinterpretation. According to the employment resource Indeed, a mentor is an individual who acts as an adviser or coach for a less experienced person.
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The benefits of spending time in the great outdoors are significant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spending time outdoors may improve mental health and help to reduce stress, and the vitamin D the body absorbs while outside can have a positive effect on blood cells and the immune system.
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