Lifestyles

Students of piano teacher Mrs. Ruth Burnside enjoyed a piano party at Burnside’s home in Purdy June 5. According to Burnside, student Elijah Maples won the door prize by guessing the musical term 0 (whole note.) The party also included a “double double” ensemble by Jake Maples, Heidi Schrbrock, Maddie Clifton and Mrs. Burnside. There were also two piano solos, performed by Clifton and Schrbrock...

A total of 42 people donated blood at the recent American Red Cross blood drive at Countryside Church of Monett. First time donors included Matthew Brubacker and Julie Balmas. Those achieving donation milestones included Molly Johnson and Angela Johnson, two gallons; Aaron Johnson, three gallons; Walt Hamer, eight gallons; and Donna Beckett, 25 gallons...

Serving others isn’t always pretty, but service is what Monett Lions do every day. Local Lions served the community recently by cleaning up their section of roadway near the airport as part of the Adopt-a-Highway program.

A team of Monett Lions proudly presented a $1,700.00 check to the Monett Historical Society – funds generated from the Lions annual Steak Dinner.

Brad Ridenour, director of Clark Community Mental Health Center, provided a program for local Lions Club members recently that outlined the origin of Clark Center, the increasing need for its services and the vast array of staff and services utilized to address those needs...

Patients who need an electroencephalogram (EEG) can now have the test performed at Cox Monett Hospital, eliminating a need to travel to other cities. EEG is a noninvasive and painless diagnostic test performed to measure the electrical activity of the brain. The outpatient test is performed by strategically placing electrodes on a patient’s scalp. The diagnostic tool is used to diagnose seizure disorders, such as epilepsy, and other brain conditions...

Monett area residents will have the opportunity to learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions during a screening event hosted by Life Line Screening June 28 at New Site Baptist Church in Monett...

The Monett Police Department has been recognized by the Lexipol Connect program for achieving silver level for consistently and effectively disseminating policies to officers, issuing timely policy updates as laws change, and ensuring officers are trained on policies...

Richard and Mary Jones were recently honored on their 50th wedding anniversary at an event hosted by their children, Brian Jones, David and Kim Jones, Aaron Jones, Kevin and Barbara Jones and Lee and Megan Jones. The couple were married June 5, 1971...

A total of 61 donors recently took part in the American Red Cross blood drive at St. Lawrence Catholic Church of Monett. First time donors included Elaina Cremer, Molly Johnson and Jennifer Rice. Milestone donations for recent drives include Joni Potter, one gallon; Jana Bible, two gallons; Randy Kristek, five gallons; Danny Potter, six gallons; and Gerry Bounds, 19 gallons...

The Monett Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution awarded certificates and scholarship checks to local high school award winners on Saturday, April 13.

Barry County Retired School Personnel recently donated $500 to Barry-Lawrence Regional Library.

This past year has emphasized the importance and power of connection. When the pandemic limited face-to-face interaction, Compassus volunteers continued to lend their time and unwavering support to members of the community facing serious and life-limiting illness – even from a distance...

Arvest Bank kicked off its 11th annual Million Meals campaign, which will continue through May 29. The campaign’s goal is to provide at least one million meals to those in need and it benefits more than 90 locally selected organizations throughout Arvest’s four-state footprint...

Barry and Lawrence counties are partnering with the True Charity Initiative to host a workshop on effective compassion. True Charity’s Foundations Workshop will outline seven marks of effective charity, coupling philosophy with best practices. So many of those living in poverty are caught in a generational cycle of dependency. ...

Pollyana Johnson, of Monett, will be serving an overseas mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The daughter of Liza and Eric Johnson, also of Monett, she has been assigned to the Sáo Paulo Brazil West Mission - Temple Visitor’s Center and will begin her mission there May 19...

Verona resident Donnie Craft has served on the Verona School Board for more than 30 years and is now preparing for some well-earned rest.

Ray Elbert, right, was recently named 2021 Legionnaire of the Year by Bob Painter, commander of the Monett American Legion Post #91.

Honoring military veterans for their service is a part of CoxHealth’s culture, and the health system is expanding the recognition it provides with a new Veterans Honor Program. The program launched systemwide in recent days, standardizing the ways patients who have served in the United States Armed Forces are recognized...

With the global COVID-19 pandemic highlighting how agriculture impacts our everyday lives now more than ever, Missouri Farm Bureau and county Farm Bureaus across the state recently joined forces to celebrate the importance of agriculture during Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week, which was held Feb. 28 through March 6...

A total of 46 donors gave the gift of life at a recent American Red Cross blood drive at the Church of Christ in Monett. First time donors included Ronda Pachner and Debbie Washeck. Reaching the one-gallon milestone was Graiela Bancia, while Ronnie Veith ratcheted up to the 12-gallon achievement...

CRIMINAL • Jesus Antonio Alberto, vehicle under 18,000 lbs followed another vehicle too closely, misd. C, fined $13. • Richard A. Banton Sr., operating motor vehicle in a careless and impudent manner, involving an accident, misd. A. • Dominick Gene Clevenger, DWI, two years SIS, $98 recoupment fee, 40 hours of community service...

CoxHealth recently named Alan Butler as System Director of Public Safety and Security, overseeing all public safety efforts at CoxHealth’s six hospitals and more than 80 clinics. Butler brings more than 30 years of experience in health care security. He comes to CoxHealth eager to return to his roots: working on the front lines...

CRIMINAL • Damon D. Johnson: trespass- 1 st degree, misd. B, fined $500. • Michael John Lampe: operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident, misd. A. • Talwinder S. Mavi: failed to equip motor vehicle with working horn, fined $346...

Applications are now being accepted for the Missouri Century Farm for those having the same family ownership of the property since Dec. 31, 1921. University of Missouri Extension, the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and Missouri Farm Bureau sponsor the program...

The children of Glen and Mary (Latshaw) Young happily announce their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Glen Young and Mary Latshaw were united in marriage on Feb. 19, 1971, at Temple Baptist Church in Monett, by Rev. Gordon Parker. They have been blessed with two sons, Brent (Mandy) Young and Brad (Shari) Young and five grandchildren: Marcus, Andrew, Miles, Mason and Lauren Young...

Pierce City resident Joshua Ridenour recently won $50,000 playing a Missouri Lottery “Show Me $1,000,000” Scratchers ticket. He purchased his winning ticket at Fastrip, 104 S. Main St., in Cassville. “Show Me $1,000,000” is a $10 Scratchers game with over $26.1 million in unclaimed prizes, including a top prize of $1 million...

American Red Cross recently awarded Paul Renfro, of Carterville, a plaque for reaching the 25-gallon blood donation milestone.

CRIMINAL • Brian McKelden Fleming, domestic assault - fourth degree, misd. A; property damage, misd. B. • Joshua Lee Miller, DWI, misd. B, fined $385. • James G. Ramirez, operating motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident, misd. A, fined $38...