February 2024

MUNICIPAL ELECTION

When: April 2 Where: Barry County Registration deadline: March 6 Requirements: A photo ID is required and the Barry County clerk needs to be notified of any name changes or changes in residence that have yet to be updated
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I have an idea for a small business. Should I try to keep my day job, too?

Dear Dave, I have an idea for a small business I think would be a huge success in my area. How do you feel about me keeping my current day job, and hiring a full-time manager for the business to handle the day-to-day operations, while I do the accounting and oversee things? If it doesn’t break even or better, I can always close it.
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Is anybody listening?

Alongstanding problem in Monett stems from people not paying any attention to what anybody else does. Whether it’s scheduling a public event, a church fundraiser, a concert or a festival, planners in Monett historically seem to throw darts at a calendar and pick dates depending on what works for them.
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SCOREBOARD

Feb. 16/17: Girls Swimming: The Lady Cubs represented Monett High School at the MSHSAA GIrls Class 2 State Championship. Results for the team were: Ava Fritts: 12, 200 Freestyle and 16th, 500 Freestyle Ava Fritts, Allison Goodson, Emma Hunter, Sonnie Winfrey and Emma Parrigon placed 19th in the 400 Free Relay AvaFritts,EmmaHunter,Emma Parrigon and Sonnie Winfrey placed 23rd in the 200 Free Relay Katie Geiss, Sonnie Winfrey, Emma Hunter and Allison Goodson placed 27th in the 200 Medley Free Relay
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