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Cox named best place to work

BEST OF THE BEST Who: CoxHealth What: Voted best place to work in Healthcare Why: For striving to improve work environments and improve employee engagement For the second year in a row, CoxHealth has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare. “CoxHealth’s 12,500-plus employees are crucial to our mission, and we are honored to be recognized for our work in creating a culture that supports and appreciates our staff,” said Andy Hedgpeth, vice president of Human Resources at CoxHealth.
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News in brief

The Pierce City Senior Center will be serving lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Everyone is welcome and lunch is $5 for those ages 55 and older, and $6 for those under 55. Carry-out meals will be available to those who contact the center at 417-476-5006 before 10:30 a.m. Also, Nell’s Nails will be serving seniors for a nominal fee at 9 a.m. the first Thursday of each month.
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School’s out!

For some Monett educators, school’s out…forever. Debra Wycuff, assistant principal at Monett Elementary School, has worked with the Monett District for 31 years and had the opportunity to ring the bell at Monett Elementary School in observance of her retirement at the end of the academic year. The bell ringing ceremony took place Friday morning. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
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Lions serve up steak

Local residents enjoyed homemade steak dinners and time visiting with friends and neighbors as Monett Lions hosted their annual Steak Dinner at Scott Tech. Each spring, Lions provide their much-anticipated fare as a fundraiser for a local organization or a worthwhile cause. The Monett Library has been tapped as recipient of this year’s Steak Dinner funds. Monett Lions have a history of supporting Library needs, and when it was time for new facilities to serve the Monett community, local Lions contributed to the undertaking. The profit from this year’s Steak Dinner project is an additional financial gift from Lions who are devoted to their motto, “We Serve.” With the capable and dedicated leadership of Steak Dinner Committee Members Karen Hamer, Gary Updike, Suzan Updike, Mark Henderson and Linda Myer, more than 20 Lions served up 200 steak dinners to an appreciative group of diners. Contributed photo
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Lions serve up steak

Discussing which pie is perfect with a grilled Ribeye are, from left, Lions Bob Davis, Rob Davis and Kathy Fertig. Contributed photo Lion Linda Myer, right, and local Library supporter Pam Mayo solving the perfect steak sauce.
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Big grads and little grads

Monett seniors paired with preschoolers at Monett Elementary Friday morning to take a tour of the campus where it all started and encourage the youngsters who are just beginning their school careers. Mike Gervais/ mgnews@monett-times.com
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Purdy talks tiny houses

TINY HOUSE DILEMMA Who: Purdy City Council What: Discussion about tiny house ordinance Why: To ensure sheds aren’t converted into unsightly homes Purdy city leaders are considering a city ordinance that would provide rules, regulations and guidelines for community members looking to place a “tiny house” on their property. Purdy City Council members were provided with a draft ordinance regarding the use of tiny houses and asked to review it and return in July with any changes or amendments they see fit to make.
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Monett Times on the move

MONETT TIMES OFFICE What: Will change locations When: Next week Where: Resource Center at old Cox Monett Hospital For the first time in nearly 60 years, The Monett Times office will not be located on Broadway. Next week, the office will move the Resource Center, joining Life360 and other community-driven organizations now housed at the former Cox Monett Hospital building.
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