COACH RETIRING
Who: Brad Stewart What he’s doing: Retiring after 31 years at Verona High School Some of the roles he’s held: Head volleyball coach, head basketball coach, athletic director. .
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Pierce City students make Honor Band
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Jane Smith
Jane A. Smith, known as Janie, passed away on March 8, at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.
Unexpected expenses challenge Monett R-1
Buses, the Early Childhood program and food service upgrades represented financial challenges for the Monett School Board as outlined in presentations during its February meeting. Superintendent Dr.
BARRY COUNTY YOUTH CAMP
Who can go: Less fortunate children ages 7-10 Cost: Free to those who qualify Dates: May 28 through May 31 .
Lowell Burkett
Lowell “Eugene” Burkett, age 76, of Seligman, passed away March 8, at his home in Seligman. Private services will be held at a later date.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Pierce City residents are reminded that the storm shelter at the high school is only available to the public during non-school hours. The city’s main storm shelter is at the fire house, located at 207 E. Main.
FINANCIAL ISSUES AT MONETT SCHOOLS
New: Bus service costs for activities to skyrocket Growing: Considering expanding Early Childhood Success: Food service focusing on quality finds popularity .
Monett students prepare for the future
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Monett Workshop thriving in updated environment
Two years after the Monett Area (Sheltered) Workshop merged with the Springfield Workshop Inc., operations at the Monett facility, now known at SWI Industrial Solutions, are booming. Director Rob Walker, who came on board Aug.