August 2023

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The purpose of the Viewpoint page is to provide a forum of various opinions. We encourage letters to the editor, but ask that submissions be 250 words or less. The opinions of columnists, letter writers and cartoonists are not necessarily shared by The Monett Times or its staff. If you have an opinion, send a letter to Editor Mike Gervais, The Monett Times, 801 N. Lincoln Ave., Monett, MO 65708, or by email to mgmonettnews@gmail.com.
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Careful What You DON’T Wish For

The best Sim City game in the world is the one you play from home, building your OWN community. Do you want more trees? More housing? Different food choices? How do you feel about living in Monett? What does it take to make decisions for 10,000 people? A good guess? A hunch? What if what I like isn’t what you like? How can you tell us what you want for your future city? We need to hear from you.
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Just can’t wait for fall

Last week was brutal. While our temperatures were far from the hottest we’ve seen this year, something about having a few cool days earlier this month, followed up by temps in the 90s with extreme humidity, really took it out of me.
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SCOREBOARD

Monett Boys Swim Team takes fourth in competition; Apostol sets meet record The Monett Boys Swimming and Diving Team competed in the West Plains Invitational on Saturday, Aug. 26. The team took fourth place at the meet, and also medaled in the 200 meter team medley, in which they took third place.
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Eagles fly short in opening game

Football is a game of momentum, big plays and luck. Starting their season last Friday, the Pierce City Eagles found themselves scrambling for all three as they were buffeted by with winds of inexperience and a tough opponent in Lighthouse Christian. The Eagles closed their first outing at home down 38-7.
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CORRECTIONS

The Monett Times corrects factual errors promptly and courteously. If you have a correction or clarification, please email Editor Mike Gervais at mgmonettnews@gmail.com.
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