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Pastor Jake Sletten at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freistatt was honored at the church on July 28 for his 10th year in the ministry. Sletten, who has been the pastor in Freistatt since October 2016, graduated from Central College in Pella, Iowa in December 2003. He attended Concordia Lutheran Seminary in St. Louis in July 2005, serving as campus minister at First Lutheran Church in Gainesville, Fla., before returning to seminary in 2008, graduating in May 2009...

A steady stream of well-wishers poured in the Monett Museum’s Events Center on July 28 for the 70th wedding anniversary celebration of Ralph and Mary K. Scott.

Friends and family members of Nelda Fritz are invited to participate in a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Monday, Aug. 12.

In an effort to explore community service, Boy Scouts from Troop 976 in Monett attended the July meeting of the Freistatt Village Board of Trustees to watch a government body conducting business.

CRIMINAL • Michael D. Gilstrap, failure to equip vehicle with a horn in working condition, infr., fined $318. • Justice Janay Keith, possession of marijuana, misd. A, fined $250, 30 days in Lawrence County Jail; driving with a revoked/suspended license, misd. D, fined $250; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, misd. D, fined $150; suspended execution of sentence (SES), two years unsupervised probation, 40 hours of community service...

Arnold Ray and Colleen Henderson Evans, of Monett, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, at the Monett Park Casino. Arnold Evans and Colleen Henderson were married on Aug. 8, 1969, at the home of Rev. Frank Eaton in Crane. The couple requests the omission of gifts. Family and friends are welcome to attend...

The congregation of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Monett assembled for a group photo on Sunday in preparation for the church’s centennial celebration tomorrow,

Native plants provide many benefits to hobby farmers, gardeners, agricultural producers, and recreational landowners alike. These benefits include pollinator habitat, erosion control, water quality protection, nutritious livestock forage, and sources of specialty crops. ...

The gospel trio the Texans will give a concert during the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Aug. 4 at the Curtis Chapel Baptist Church, 24532 Farm Road 2130 in rural Marionville.

CoxHealth is bringing all of its home health services under a new name and company: CoxHealth at Home. The change involves Oxford HealthCare, CoxHealth Home Support and Home Parental Services. All of these entities are currently owned by CoxHealth, and have been for many years...

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church on Highway H in Monett will celebrate “A Centennial of Faithfulness” on Sunday, Aug. 4, marking 100 years of activity in the Monett area. The celebration will begin with a private reception on Saturday, Aug. 3. On Aug. 4, the Divine Service at 10 a.m. will include participation by two previous pastors, Rev. Mart Thompson and Rev. Merwin Desens, followed by a catered meal...

Friends of the family of V.B. Hall gathered on the weekend of July 20 to celebrate the centennial of the V.B. Hall company.

Jeff Meredith, executive director of the Monett Chamber of Commerce, recently graduated from the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute.

Author Billie Fulton, who wrote “Faith is not Silent,” and John Fulton, who illustrated the book, were showcased on air at KRMO and KSWM Radio, promoting the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library’s Summer Reading Club programs.

A farewell luncheon for Maryal Hunt was hosted this week by the Monday Bridge Club, a co-founder of the club with Maura Sparks, in the community room of the Pierce City branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library. Hunt and her husband, Terry, are relocating to Tyler, Texas to live closer to their daughters and families. For eight years she coached dozens of men and women in the basics of bridge...

The Mt. Vernon Community Theatre will bring its summer musical, "Crazy for You: The New Gershwin Musical" to the Monett High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. today and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Classic Gershwin songs in the show include “I Got Rhythm,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” “Someone to Watch Over Me” and “Nice Work if You Can Get It.”...

Now on permanent display at the Monett Museum is the badge of Elisha Hagler, the only Monett police officer killed in the line of duty.

The public is invited to attend as celebration of the 70th wedding anniversary of Ralph and Mary K. Scott from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, at the Monett Museum''s Events Center, 418 E. Broadway. Ralph L. Scott and Mary K. Workman were united in marriage on Aug. 14, 1949 at Goddard Methodist Church in Fort Smith, Ark. The Scotts started making Monett their home in 1951...

It took three puffs for Jack George of Pierce City to blow out the candles on his birthday cake celebrating his 98th birthday.

On Sunday, June 22, a large crowd gathered at Chapel of Grace to honor Pastor Jimmy Copley and his wife, Janet, for their 50th wedding anniversary.

CRIMINAL • Fungaroho F. Butera, failure to equip vehicle with a horn in working condition, infr., fined $220. • Karyssa Dawn Calbert, failure to display license plates, infr., fined $130. • Sean D. Carr, failure to keep proper driving records, misd. B, fined $190, CVCF $10, LERF $50...

• Vanessa I Buchanan, speeding, misd. C, fined $165. • James R. Coale, failure to equip vehicle with a horn in working order, infr., fined $220. • Kelsey L. Coleman, operating vehicle on the highway without a valid license, misd. D, fined $200; speeding, misd. C, fined $150...

• Erik Rodriguez, speeding, $137. • Joanna K. Farmer, stealing, $26.50 and two days in jail. • Jared R. Wormington, failed to register vehicle, $102. • Nancy J. Campos, no valid driver's license, $127; speeding, $137. • Kristjan S. Chaddock, unlawful use of a weapon, $127; assault, $177; discharge gun within city limits, $77...

Lawrence County court news • Forest D. Ernest, operating a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner involving an accident, misd. A, one year in Lawrence County Jail; operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license, misd. D, fined $75; restitution $2,146 and 40 hours of community service...

• Angela A. Jenkins, failed to register vehicle, $102. • Jacob S. Morley, speeding, $137. • Caleb L. Brown, defective equipment, $152. • Bridget R. Cahalen, no valid driver's license, $152. • Diana C. Cope, driving while suspended, $26.50 and six months probation; speeding, $225...

The Freistatt Lions Club will have a drawing this year as part of the Ernte-Fest celebration on Aug. 16 and 17.

CRIMINAL • Brian J. Belantan, failure to display license plates on motor vehicle/trailer, infr., fined $400. • Todd L. Chaloupka, failure to place a vehicle not in motion as close to the right side of the roadway as possible, misd. C, fined $500. • Lesley Edward Corbin, possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana, misd. A, 45 days in Lawrence County Jail, credit for time served...

The Freistatt Lions Club installed new officers during a dinner meeting on June 25 with club members and spouses in attendance.

Two area women have been recognized for their community contributions by the El;k Horn Prairie chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Each year the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution encourages chapters to submit applications for the Community Service Award. Barbara Cohu said this year's awards, recognizing work in both Mt. Vernon and Aurora, represented major efforts by the recipients...

With all sights and sounds in Monett pointing to the rapidly approaching Fourth of July celebration, local Lions have broken out their “Big Book of Barbecue” in preparation for their annual Chicken Barbecue

The Monett Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Domino’s restaurant at 100 Chapell Dr., Suite H, in Monett.

The Monett Chamber of Commerce held ribbon cutting ceremonies on Thursday for Romy’s Restaurant, at 107 Third St. in Monett.

Monett Veterinary Hospital has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Monett Veterinary Hospital earned AAHA accreditation after a rigorous review of the hospital’s practice protocols, medical equipment, facility and client service...

Rev. Jimmie and Janet Copley of Monett will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 23, with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at Chapel of Grace, 1153 Farm Road 1060, west of Monett. Jimmie Copley married Janet Smith on June 20, 1969 in Miami, Okla...

Quilts of Honor, made by volunteers to show appreciation to those who have served in the Armed Forces, made a special presentation in Monett on Thursday.

Monett Lions Club member Dori Minton recently received the Missouri Lions District Six New Voices Service Award for her service to others. The highly covered award came from International Lions President Gudrun Yngvadottir. District Governor Walt Hamer, also a Monett club member, made the award official at a recent Monett Lions meeting. presenting Minton with a commemorative plaque...

A picnic was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Monett on June 1 to kick off the 100th anniversary celebration of the church.

Josh Wignall, director of marketing for EFCO Corporation, presented a review of the history of EFCO, its long-term goals and the impact of ownership by industry giant Apogee on the Monett Community. Wignall came to EFCO from Iowa and worked at Pella, EFCO's previous owner, prior to his move here...

Doug and Marsha Williams, of Purdy, are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Emily, to Trenton Adler, son of Richard and Jeaneittia Pierce of Purdy, and Randy Adler of Pierce City.

Seventy-nine people, in the womb to 90 years of age, from Connecticut to Colorado and Florida to Iowa, came to celebrate the Schelin history recently at the family farm east of Monett The Schelin family story in southwest Missouri began when Anders Sjolin and Eva Sophia Larsdotter Rastrom emigrated from Kallna, Skane, Sweden to Brooklyn, New York, 1869, via the Bethel Ship. They came to Verona, Missouri in 1874...

The 100+ Women Who Care organization has donated $10,050 to the Cox Monett Hospital Auxiliary, part of $30,500 given back to the community in five grants awarded by the group.

The 51st annual Bailey-Funk Family Reunion was held Sunday June 9, 2019 at the Monett Senior Citizen Building with 45 attending. Gathering began at noon for socializing, followed by a basket dinner at 1p.m. Those in attendance gathered in a circle and told of their relationship to Charles and Lottie Funk Bailey while pictures were taken of each family. All joined hands as a prayer of thanksgiving was given by Tony Blades...

CRIMINAL • Robert Leonard Cain, speeding, misd. C, fined $165. • Michael O. Duffy, failure to maintain vehicle horn in working order, infr., fined $300. • Robert M. Heffley Jr., passing bad checks, misd. A, 180 days in Lawrence County Jail, credit for time served...

Area diners welcomed in the spring sunshine on April 27 as the Monett Lions hosted their annual Steak Dinner at the Scott Regional Technology Center. Club members prepared snd served up their fare of a grilled ribeye steaks. baked potatoes, tossed salad, hot rolls, pies, and beverages. All steaks prepared for the occasion sold...

ea United Fund recently awarded a $350 grant to Aurora Aurora 1 and Aurora 2 Head Start programs to support early childhood development programs at those facilities. Vonna Farris, lead teacher and director of the Aurora Head Start programs, offered through the Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation, said funds would be used to purchase materials to support early childhood development through upgrading classroom materials and equipment...

A total of 53 people donated at the recent American Red Cross blood drive at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Monett. Gallon awards went to Angelika Schrbrock, one gallon; Steve Osborn, three gallons; and Tina McGlothlin, eight gallons. Those donating included: Adriana Salas, Julius Abramovitz, Tracy Archer, Oralia Mazola, David Beckett, Donna Beckett, John Beckwith, Jana Bible, Gerald Bounds, Carol Brown, Mary Brubacker, Pauline Brubacker, Sarah Brubacker, Roy Cash, Cynthia Casper, Roger Cusick, Edith Garcia, Jeffery Gates, Rebecca Gilliam, Sara Gripka, Douglas Harris, Samuel Helmkamp, Karen Herkelman, Richard Hurt, Aaron Johnson, Angela Johnson, Alice Kiesov, Adam Kimberling, Judy Kitchen, Ramona Linder, Connie Lomas, Marlene Mareth, Jessica McSpadden, India Morrow, Vicki Norris, Arzola Oralia, Jeanie Osborn, Matt Pruente, Lana Reavis, Paul Renfro, Kenneth Saloga, Cheryl Schad, Jessica Smith, Doris Swank, Teri Valentine, Dennis Wake, Deanna Warren, Tammy Webb, Juli Wesolek.. ...

On May 14, several women in the Pierce City community joined First Baptist Church of Pierce City for their annual Mother’s Day Tea.

The children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Conner, of Monett, will host an open house in observation of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at the Monett Museum Event Center, located at Fifth and Broadway in Monett...

A flag retirement ceremony hosted by Irwin-Easley American Legion Post 118 in Cassville became a joint effort with local Boy Scouts, with participation by the troops in Barry County. Boy Scouts Troop 38 from Monett carried a flag to be retired. Dawn Annecharico, leader of Cub Scout Pack 76, the Cub Scouts conducting the ceremonous burning will receive a "flag ceremony badge." Irwin-Easley American Legion post 118 is one of the sponsors for Cub Scouts Pack 76...

The family of Julius Abramovitz invited friends, family and community members to an attend an open house to celebrate his 85th birthday from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at the Pierce City Senior Center.