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Monett July 4th beats odds Last minute fireworks show, cooler weather enhance celebration BY MURRAY BISHOFF times-news@monett-times.com

Cooler weather and a last minute heroic effort made Monett's July 4 celebration a memorable and successful party for the community. Despite additional preparations, the party ultimately hinged on the fireworks show, which came in jeopardy on Tuesday when the A.M. Pyrotechnics fireworks warehouse in Pleasant Hope exploded and burned. Jeff Meredith, executive director of the Monett Chamber of Commerce, did not know until Wednesday morning after receiving a text to call A.M. Pyrotechics at 7:30 a.m. that Monett had indeed lost all the fireworks of its show. Meredith has been consulting over fireworks for the past two years with Jared Lankford, regional supervisor for Hale Fireworks with 18 years of experience in the fireworks business. Meredith called Lankford Tuesday night, in case the worst-case scenario played out, at which time Lankford said maybe. On Wednesday morning, with A.M. Pyrotechnics' cancellation official and a formal request on the table, Lankford said yes. "He promised and delivered a 30-minute show," Meredith said. A.M. Pyrotechnics provides a commercial grade show, with much bigger shells, visible at a greater distance, using operators licensed to handle higher explosive material. Hale Fireworks uses consumer-grade material, for sale to customers at road-side tents. Lankford said the fireworks he could provide would run in the two- to three-inch shell range, rather than the five-inch or bigger shells used by A.M. Pyrotechnics. He was unsure how much of the show would be visible over the treetops, so the word went out for spectators to "pack the park" to be THIS STORY IS CONTINUED ON PAGE 10A, AS WELL AS A SPECIAL LOOK INTO THE MONETT YOUTH WHO PUT TOGETHER WEDNESDAY’S SHOW ON SHORT NOTICE.

Lawrence County Sheriff gives history of sheriff’s office

DeLay: ‘The biggest problem is citizens do not understand what we do’ BY MELONIE ROBERTS reporter@monett-times.com

Lawrence County Sheriff Brad DeLay spoke to students at the Lawrence County Citizens Academy about how the department operates and some of the practices law enforcement officials undertake. “When people look on our web-

site and see someone has been released from jail, often times that individual has been sent to a county where more serious charges are pending,” DeLay said. “Don’t worry, DELAY he’ll be back.” In breaking down the stereotypes of law enforcement officials, DeLay said a number of residents only have television icons to compare to their local officials. “They think of Andy Griffith and Barney Fife as representatives of good law enforcement and the Sheriff

of Nottingham and the old west-style shootouts at the O.K. Corral for some who are not as well liked,” he said. The office of sheriff can actually be traced back to 600 B.C. in the book of Daniel. “The Roman sheriffs played a military role and it didn’t last,” DeLay said. “The sheriffs of Spain, France and England all had a duty to keep the peace among all citizens.” The Roman sheriffs had the responsibility of keeping and maintaining order among the slaves, controlling unruly citizens and controlling fires. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A

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Alcoholics Anonymous Celebrate Recovery n Aurora: The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Group of Aurora meets at 8 p.m. at Aurora Community of Christ Church at 120 E. Elm every Tuesday and Thursday. Call 417-229-1237 n Cassville: The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Group of Cassville meets at 8 p.m. at 1308 Harold Street in Cassville every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Call 417-8473685. n Eagle Rock: The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Group of Eagle Rock meets at 7 p.m. at 86 & P (Mitchel Plaza) every Monday and Wednesday. Call 417-2710434. n Marionville: The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Group of Marionville meets at 8 p.m. on Highway 60 next to Dairy Queen every Sunday. Call 417-463-7640. n Monett: The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Group of Monett meets at 7 p.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 405 Seventh Street, every Sunday and Wednesday. Call 417-4895058. n Mt. Vernon: The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Group of Mt. Vernon meets at 8 p.m. at the Christian Church on 703 Hickory every Monday. Call 417-489-2413 or 417-440-1567. n Washburn: Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous group meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the First Baptist Church Activity Center, 618 Second Street in Washburn. 417-489-7662.

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n Cassville: Al-Anon Family Group meets at 8 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Cassville every Thursday of each month. This is for family or friends of alcoholics.

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n Monett: Caregiver Support Group meets at Oak Pointe of Monett from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at 1011 Old Airport Road in Monett. For more information, call Kathy 417235-3500. n Shell Knob: The Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group meets at the Central Crossing Senior Center, 20801 YY-15, the third Thursday of every month at 2 p.m.

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(Single Mothers) n Cassville: The Caring People, a Single Mom’s Support Group, meets the second Monday of each month from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Family Life Center in Cassville. This is jointly sponsored by The Caring People organization and First Baptist Church, Cassville. A meal and children’s activities are provided. The meeting is open to anyone. For more information, call 417-8472965.

n Cassville: Celebrate Recovery meets at the Family Life Center in Cassville every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Meeting at the same time is Celebration Station for children. This is for anyone with hurts, habit or hang-ups. n Golden: Celebrate Recovery meets at 7 p.m. at the Golden Baptist Church on Route J in Golden every Monday of each month. Dinner is served at 6:15 p.m. This is for anyone with hurts, habit or hang-ups. n Monett: Celebrate Recovery meets at New Site Baptist Church, 1925 Farm Rd 1060 in Monett, on Thursdays. Doors open at 6. Childcare provided. The Landing, a Celebrate Recovery group for teens, meets at the same time and site. n Purdy: Celebrate Recovery meets at First Baptist Church, 301 Washington St. in Purdy, at 10 a.m. on Mondays. n Seligman: Celebrate Recovery meets at MOZark Fellowship, 28277 Frisco Street, every Wednesday. Food is served at 6 p.m., and the meeting begins at 7 p.m.

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n Aurora: The Aurora Diabetes Support Group meets the third Wednesday of each month at Mercy Hospital in Aurora in the private dining room at 4-5 p.m. It is free and open to the public. Note: There is no meeting in December.

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n Marionville: Grief Care Support, sponsored community support by Integrity Hospice, is held the last Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. in Marionville at Methodist Manor, 205 South College Ave. in the Alice Lounge. Care group is for anyone experiencing grief through loss. n Monett: The Grief Support Group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at Oak Pointe of Monett, 1011 Old Airport Road from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call Kathy at 417-235-3500.

Narcotics Anonymous n Monett: Narcotics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the basement of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, located at the corner of Seventh and Cale streets in Monett, 417-442-3706. n Monett: Vision of Hope Narcotics Anonymous group meets at 8 p.m. every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday in the upstairs of Monett Community Church, 2101 E. Cleveland. n Washburn: Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous group meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the First Baptist Church Activity Center, 618 Second Street in Washburn. 417-489-7662.

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Performances next weekend at performing arts center BY MURRAY BISHOFF times-news@monett-times.com

Stephen Schwartz's musical "Godspell" will be the summer production of the Monett Artists' Guild, coming to the Monett High School Performing Arts Center next weekend. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 13 and 14, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 15. Cost is $10 at the door. Todd Borgmann makes his directorial debut with the show. An actor in past shows and musical director of the Ozark Festival Orchestra, Borgmann has chosen the 2012 Broadway revival of the show, which has some additions from the 1971 original and updates on some of the cultural references. "This is not going to be your 1970s 'Godspell,'" Borgmann said. "We've taken the bright rainbows out of it, but not completely. There are no clowns in this one, unlike the clown makeup in the original." Borgmann noted that while the original was set in a playground, he chose to place this production in a train station, a worn train station, which serves as a center for reviving

The set of the Monett Artists’ Guild’s production of ‘Godspell,’ with Drake Thomas of Cassville in the role of Jesus. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com spirit. There are suitcases sitting around and plans for a big Frisco Railroad sign, making the setting that much more familiar to the Monett community. "The whole idea behind it is building community from people of all walks of life," Borgmann said. "There's a school teacher and a veteran. You get to see how their characters develop from individuals to a cohesive community by the end of the show." Borgmann is drawing on the experience of Marilyn Mann, manager of the performing arts center, who has directed the original "Godspell" several times. Meg Aleshire has done choreography for the show. Theresa Borgmann is again working as stage manager. The show has a diverse

munity, the thing I think we need a bit more of than before." Orchestration for the show has been updated with a heavier rock emphasis. The band will appear on stage throughout the show, playing on the train station roof. "That was part of the vision I had from the beginning," Borgmann said. "I didn't want to hide the musicians. I wanted it to be kind of like a concert and let the audience see them doing things. "It's coming together well. We've still got a week of rehearsals before opening. Everyone's working really hard. There are some very touching moments toward the end, just because of the story and the way it's set and the staging and music.”

The Pierce Special Road District commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. July 9 in the road district barn at 400 W. Commercial St. in Pierce City.

Monett Senior Center, 405 Dairy St., meals will include sliced ham on July 9, chicken fried steak on July 10, oven fried chicken on July 11, BBQ chicken on July 12, and meat loaf on July 13. Another entree will be available each day. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. An Arthritis Foundation exercise program is offered at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday through Aug. 1.

NEWS IN BRIEF The Aurora Historical Society Museum in the depot Chamber office will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 7. The Verona City Council will hold a work session on a wide range of topic at 7 p.m. on July 10 at city hall. The Purdy Special Road District commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. on July 9 at the road district barn at 200 S. Ninth St., east of the ball fields in Purdy. An adult program on job search and resume writing will be offered by Stephanie Roberts from the Missouri Career Center at 1 p.m. on July 18 at the Monett Branch Library, Sixth and Bond. The Monett City Council will meet for a work session at 10 a.m. on July 9 at Monett City Hall. Commissioners will review proposals for biosolid waste management and sludge hauling, as well as discuss plans for a new public works facility. Pleasant Ridge Special Road District commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. on July 16 in the basement of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. The SilverTeens seniors singles group will meet for supper at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, at the Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant at 180 N. Third St. in Verona. The group will next meet for supper at 6 p.m. on July 26 at HogTide in Aurora. For additional information, people may call B.J. McCauley at 417-3939212. The Monett Special Road District commissioners will meet at

5:15 p.m. on July 12 at the road district barn, west of Eisenhower and the wastewater treatment plant next to the railroad tracks. Commissioners will discuss bridge repair in Lawrence County. The Harold Bell Wright/Pierce City Museum has opened for the 2018 season in Pierce City. Hours are 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays or by appointment. New is an exhibit on Lewis Seufert’s hardware store from 1967, with unpublished photos from The Monett Times archive. Appointments can be made by calling city hall at 476-2323. The American Job Center, 100 S. Maple in Monett, will offer On the Job Training orientation from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on July 10. WorkKeys testing will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 13. Pre-registration is needed by calling 2357877. A rabies clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 14, at the Pierce City Park, provided by the Pierce City Animal Clinic and the PC Police Department. Vaccinations will be available for $8. The Southwest Missouri Solid Waste Management District N executive board will meet at 11:50 a.m. on July 10 at August Branch Steakhouse on Chapell Drive in Monett. The Ebenezer Baptist Church, north of Monett at Farm Roads 1090 and 220, will host a Vacation Bible School with the theme “Game On” for children grades 1 to 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 16-20 at the church. Registration will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on July 14 at the church, when snacks are served.

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Verona raises base pay Pierce City for teachers by $1,000 superintendent settling KELLI ALUMBAUGH

Who: New Pierce City school superintendent What: Looking for a new home in the district More: Excited to be part of the Eagles family

Pay, benefits package to help keep district competitive BY MURRAY BISHOFF times-news@monett-times.com

The Verona school board voted to boost the base salary of teachers and made additional hires in preparation for the new school year. At the recommendation of Superintendent Tony Simmons, the board raised base pay by $1,000, putting the starting salary for a new teacher at $31,000. Simmons noted other area districts were raising pay by $250 to $500. "You may call this aggressive; it's what you wanted," Simmons said. He noted that the Exeter district, for example, starts slightly higher in pay than Verona, but it has $400 steps in the raise given for each year of experience. Verona has a $500 step, which will enable district teacher to pass Exeter in time. Verona's pay for a master's degree was lower than others, but again catches up with a higher pay step for experience. In addition to pay, Simmons said Verona's benefits package for firstyear teachers was one of the best in the area, surpassed only by Monett at the top, Mt. Vernon, Aurora, Marionville and Southwest. Administrators in Verona were not paid as highly as in other districts. "I think we're where we should be," Simmons said. For the coming year, Verona has a new high school principal, starting at a lower rate than her 10-year predecessor, Terry Winton. With the retire-

which would reduce the budget by about $30,000, Simmons added. Board members approved two resignations. Kara McKnight resigned as Parents As Teachers instructor, who left to take another position in her hometown. Fourth-grade teacher Mari Dobyns resigned to take a job in Carthage. The board hired Misty Yocum to teach fourth grade. Yocum returns to the district after teaching in Republic. Tiffany Reed, who has substituted for paraprofessionals, was hired as the Parents As Teachers instructor. Not a certified teacher, Reed will work closely with Whitehead. Candice Voirin was hired as a new art teacher. While not an art teacher, Whitehead said Voirin was "artsy" and showed lesson plans and a list of projects so wanted to pursue. Simmons indicated Voirin planned to take the needed courses to become certified, and he was willing to take a chance on someone willing to learn. Brandon Weiss was hired to teach junior high history and to coach. Weiss had previously taught at Seymour, Exeter, Clever, Miller and Crane. He was also named the head girls basketball coach, the junior high and fifth and sixth grade girls basketball coach, the junior high baseball coach, and the girls summer weights coach. Web Freeman, who returns as yearbook sponsor and junior class cosponsor with Kelly Huse, was named as the new assistant archery coach. New vocational agriculture teacher David Parrack was named the new FFA

sponsor. Sophia Martin was named the new assistant girls basketball coach. Ethan Moffitt, who coached girls basketball in college but who is not a certified teacher, was named the assistant baseball coach. That left the junior high softball coach as the only vacant extra duty position. In year-end financial action, the board amended the budget for the 20172018 school year to actual income and expenses, then adopted that as the preliminary budget for the coming school year. They approved transferring the full 7 percent of the general fund to the capital improvements fund. The full amount of the transfer would not be known, Simmons said, until the district's annual audit was finished, but should total around $200,000. Simmons noted central office staff have been especially busy using new bookkeeping software trying to apply new accounting codes required by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Instead of putting funds into one pot and paying bills, the district must now meet new requirements from DESE to track all spending by building, fund and source. "We're working hard to make it easy for teachers when they get back," Simmons said. In other financial action, Simmons reported the district had closed on purchase of a vacant lot east of the high school offered for sale by Lyle Youngberg for $1,877. He planned to seek bids for demolition of the storage shed on the site, which he estimated would cost between $8,000 and $10,000.

until 2106. The district is responsible for maintaining and making upgrades to the park during the tenure of the lease. An agreement with the Beacon School, in Joplin, which provides direct and related special services for students with very severe behavioral needs, was also approved, as was an agreement with Nova Center of the Ozarks, on as as needed basis, for behavioral assessments and related services. Members also approved the alternative learning room handbook, which outlines eligibility requirements for at-risk students,

goals, discipline, standards of conduct and attendance. After some discussion concerning the position of school resource officer and the number of hours and educational topics presented to the students at the district's three campuses, board members tabled renewing the agreement with the City of Pierce City for that service until further information is gathered and reviewed. The agreement originally specifies 10 to 15 hours per week at a cost of $150 per week. "I don't think we're getting 15 hours a week," said Michelle Eck, board member. "He is not providing education on safety for students." Eck was referring to job description duties that include building relationships with students, reducing delinquency, conduct security inspections and promote crime prevention

strategies. Central Elementary School Principal Kristi Marion affirmed that Abramovitz does monitor traffic during morning drop off and afternoon pick up of students. "Whenever I've asked him to check on a student, he always has," said Steve Garner, high school principal. "There were issues at basketball districts," Eck said. "He was there, but [he had] absolutely no interaction with the public. If I had a kid with a problem wanting to speak to him, I would question that. If a student does not feel comfortable talking to administration, I don't think they'd feel comfortable talking to Mike." The matter was tabled until the July meeting, which will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24, in the high school art room.

The museum will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, as well as its regular hours 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 15. Admission is free to the family-friendly attraction. In addition to the special exhibit, there are displays related to military history and other topics connected to the history of Lawrence

County. The original 10-foot statue from the courthouse dome is on display there. Visitors can see an early 1900s map of county landowners, a horse-drawn hearse, medical, household and agriculture displays. A Hall of Time takes people from prehistoric days to today. The museum is locat-

ed just off Highway 174 along the west side of the Mt. Vernon Golf Course at 11110 Farm Road 1137, Mt. Vernon. Regular hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays through October. For more information, people may visit Lawrence County Historical Society’s Facebook page or e-mail lawrencecountyhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com.

VERONA SCHOOL BOARD

What: Approves pay, benefits increases for next year Cost: Boosts district budget by possible $125,000 Hired: Four new teachers and coaches

ment of Shelly Gatton, the district no longer has a full-time special services director, reducing that administrative expense. When the board passed raises last year, they also adopted a multiplier that automatically increased pay for administrators, depending on the size of the boost in the base. With those multipliers, Simmons' pay as superintendent rose to $94,000. Melody Whitehead, elementary principal entering her second year, will receive $66,150. Naomi Austin, the new high school principal, was hired at $67,500, but Simmons said all employees will receive that raise, which will put Austin's salary at $69,750. The pay adjustment also came with a $25 monthly increase in what the district provides for insurance. Simmons said the district saw a 3.4 percent increase in the cost of premiums that he did not think the district should entirely absorb. The increase would raise the district's commitment in insurance benefits to $560 if an employee did not participate in the wellness program, or $585 with participation. If all participated, the increase in raises and benefits would add $125,000 to the district's budget, which passed. A smaller kindergarten class last year will result in having one less first-grade teacher in the coming year,

Pierce City approves service contracts for upcoming year

Agreements include baseball park, special services and more BY MELONIE ROBERTS reporter@monett-times.com

Pierce City school board members welcomed new superintendent Dr. Kelli Alumbaugh to the regular June meeting, the last to be overseen by Russ Moreland, who transitions into his new position with the Monett School District on July 1. Board members approved a number of agreements for services for the upcoming academic year. First on the list was the Robert E. Kluck Memorial Baseball Park. The district has leased the property at a cost of $1 per year since 2007. The district has the option to continue the agreement for 87 years,

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New Pierce City School Superintendent Kelli Alumbaugh has hit the ground running, tackling a number of ongoing projects on campus and looking for a new home for herself and her husband, Zach. "I did a walk through [of the campus] with Russ Moreland, the architects overseeing the remodel and maintenance workers to review progress made so far," she said. "We are in great shape and moving forward with the master plan." Alumbaugh, who has previously worked as the director of academic services at Butler school district, an elementary school principal at the Hurley school district and as a physical education instructor and certified athletic trainer at Ozark school district, is currently in "listening mode." "I am in the process of listening to building administrators and teachers and soaking it all in," she said. With school starting just a month away, Alumbaugh

and her husband are looking for just the right property to buy in order to move into the district before class- ALUMBAUGH es start. "My house [in Butler] sold immediately," she said. "I was really surprised. The sign went up one evening and we had a contract by noon the following day. So, we are trying to find a home so we can be out [of the Butler property] by the 26th." The district's four-day school week will be a new element for Alumbaugh. "I'm very intrigued," she said. "I've heard nothing but good things about it. The teachers really seem to like it. I'm excited to see what it looks like." Alumbaugh said she feels it is her affinity with small, rural schools that helped land her the job. "I was fortunate to get an interview with the board," she said. "I answered the questions they asked. I like the small, rural feel of Pierce City. That's been the trend at all of the schools I've been in. I think I'm a good fit. I know it's a good fit for me." Classes are set to begin Tuesday, Aug. 14. Open house is set for 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9.

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The office established by Caesar was the first known departure from using military personnel, but again, their duties included controlling fires, arresting thieves, housebreakers and suppressing riots. The Spanish, French and English all developed legal systems at about the same time. “Peacekeepers have existed throughout history,” DeLay said. “They work to prevent crimes against the community. In England, they established reeves, and the sheriff was elected by serfs. They had no Lord to protect them and the reeve became the guarantor of the survival of the group. He made sure serfs started work on time and did not cheat the Lord out of money.” In England, families organized into groups of 10, known as tithing, and appointed a tythingman to head each group. Each member of the tithing was held responsible for keeping the peace, and every member was also held responsible for the crimes of one. They were responsible for catching the offender and taking him to court, or else the entire tything could be punished. From there, the tythings expanded to organized groups of 100 families, which formed shires. “The reeve of the entire shire was the sheriff,” DeLay said. In America, Virginia was the first state to establish the office of sheriff, and in 1607, the Jamestown constable became the first peace officer. Sheriffs were then appointed until the onset of the American Revolution. In Missouri the first elected sheriff was named in 1820, but it wasn’t until 1847 that the first sheriff was elected in Lawrence County. “The sheriff enforces the law, services the courts and maintains corrections,” DeLay said. “We’ve served and protected the English-speaking people for thousands of years.” The position of sheriff is the most powerful in the county.

“This is a constitutional office,” DeLay said. “The sheriff can only be removed from office by the governor or attorney general. The sheriff can only be arrested by the county coroner. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has to report to the sheriff before they can do anything in the county. The sheriff has the right to tell the Drug Enforcement Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation and other agencies to get out of the county. “Perhaps the biggest scare was eight years ago when people thought their guns were going to be taken away,” DeLay said. “The sheriff is the only person that can stop that. That is why Missouri Sheriffs joined ranks to write letters to Washington stating we would stand against the removal of arms from citizens of our counties. That was a big deal. Even sovereign citizens believe that the county sheriff is the most powerful lawenforcement officer in the country, with authority superior to that of any federal agent or elected official.” The duties of today’s sheriffs and deputies are protecting human life, public peace and order and protecting the rights of individuals and property. They enforce the law and jail those who break it. Challenges facing many sheriff’s offices these days are shrinking budgets, and both time and resources inadequate to cover their assigned duties. “The county has 625 road miles and I have 10 deputies to cover them,” DeLay said. “Sometimes staffing requires that only one deputy is on duty at night. It takes awhile for that one deputy to get from Miller to the south end of the county on a call. Travel time can be extensive on some calls.” Students attending the Citizens Academy will continue to learn about the laws of arrest, search and seizure, property crimes, victim services, and what happens when a citizen files a complaint in upcoming classes.

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ourth of July celebrations are not endangered. People love fireworks, sometimes way too much, it seems, by the sight of some of the big fireworks shot off over the center city of Monett both Tuesday MURRAY BISHOFF and Wednesday nights. But the idea of getting together for a commuthe July Fourth party hapnity activity has become pen. This year we owe a less and less common. special thanks to Jared The Fourth of July, the Lankford for his fireworks Christmas parade and connections, and to that high school football games intrepid team of fireworks may be the exceptions, the shooters he recruited who holdouts, if you will, from stepped in to present the today’s fast-paced society show. The pride they all that has little use for such exuded in their comments, mundane and complicated taking the opportunity to rituals. step up and make someAl Dohmen commented thing special happen for on this at the Monett Lions their community, drove Club’s barbecued chicken them to all kinds of extra cook on Wednesday. He and often difficult effort. observed the public feast There’s no doubt the is very much an anachroaudience at Monett’s July nism, an Fourth artifact of a “Gatherings like had the past. good You don’t time. The Wednesday’s, see a clamcarnival oring to assembled presented with create new by the social gathpride and Chamber erings like generthis. commitment, stitch ated a lot Dohmen of happy communities said the customLions will The together, and fire the ers. continue fireworks to proleft desire to be part of show vide their no one in wonderful something special. the park chicken wanting dinners for July 4 should have more, the holiday unlike as long as an arching purpose recent demand years. The continues. to give us a fireworks This year’s reinforced link to display event was very offered satisfying. our nation as a no foreChamber boding of board whole.” imminent members stoppage. will have The line for dinners at the to think long and hard outset extended for most about where to go from of a city block. here. The product that Of all the activities A.M. Pyrotechnics has in Monett, people will delivered for several years still turn out for meals. was not as crowd pleasing Combine food into some as what we saw this week. kind of fundraiser, and Gatherings like while you may get overWednesday’s, presented run, a strong turnout is with pride and commitgenerally guaranteed. The July Fourth experi- ment, stitch communities together, and fire ence in Monett takes on the desire to be part of double the importance in something special. July a world where community 4 should have an arching carnivals and picnics are purpose to give us a reinthe exception, and not the forced link to our nation rule. We are fortunate to as a whole. Frankly, some have this one big party in of us miss the patriotic Monett, just as Purdy is fortunate to have re-estab- address, just as we miss lished its community festi- the art of public speaking, perhaps another anachroval coming up on July 21, nism in this day and age, and Pierce City is equally when a speaker could rivet fortunate to continue Howdy Neighbor Days, set an audience. We don’t this summer for Aug. 8-11. have speakers like that in the public arena around Howdy Neighbor Days here these days, someone has an economic engine we would travel a distance driving it in the form of to hear. We’ve truly lost its carnival. But Monett’s something without them. July Fourth celebration But we still have our and Purdy Fest, which National Day to Party. The don’t generate money, remain that most precious 2018 version of July 4 was a great success, thanks to of endangered species — many people. We must a party for the sake of a cherish these opportuniparty, for community. ties and, like the young You could see it all fireworks shooters that around South Park on rode to the rescue, share Wednesday — old faces, their enthusiasm for conyoung faces, brown and white faces, neighbors and tributing to a community those from out of town. It’s action. Through acts like theirs, we become more a great advertisement for unified, more complete Monett, one the Monett and stronger together. Chamber of Commerce handles well, and one the Murray Bishoff has served Chamber board should be readers of The Monett proud to back. Kudos once again Times since 1988. He can to Jeff Meredith at the be reached at times-news@ Chamber and his small but monett-times.com, or 417mighty army that made 235-3135.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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STAFF VIEW

Yes, it could happen to us

Last week, the killings of five of our colleagues in Annapolis, Md., hit too close to home. In a smalltown newspaper most of us say, “This can’t happen to us” — but it can, and it did. A man with a grudge against the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis shot his way into the office and killed five employees before he was apprehended and arrested. We grieve our colleagues’ deaths and honor them for their devotion and love of their jobs. And I respect the journalists and staff members of the Capital Gazette for picking themselves up and on Friday printing a “damn” paper. They had to. It was their duty, their responsibility, and required out of respect for their fallen colleagues. I have been in this business since August 1989. At that time, I don’t believe I had the fear of someone being angry enough to get their revenge with a gun. I did not have the fear of dying in the line of duty. We reported, had fun, loved getting out there and tracking the stories. We enjoyed taking the pictures and pleasing those when their stories, children and events were in the paper. Small-town community news is a family-like atmosphere both within the office and on the streets of the town. From what I can

LISA CRAFT remember when someone was upset with something we wrote, they would come in and talk with us or write us a letter. We would handle it the best way that we could, whether it would be with understanding, compassion or printing a retraction when something was incorrect. It is our duty to inform the community as to what is going on in the area — good or bad. We do our best to get factual information and report accordingly. Not everyone agrees with what goes in print or online and in turn sometimes that upsets someone. The news is not always roses, and if it was, it wouldn’t be news. Believe me when I say there have been a lot of times when something bad has happened and perhaps we missed it, and we would get those calls wondering why it had not been reported. Then when we have to report something bad, we get scrutinized. So, the news media is battered either way. Getting responses from angry readers is a

FINANCIAL VIEW

regular occurrence in this business. We field calls and answer e-mails from people demanding us to do something or to not do something. They threaten in many ways, and most of the time, what I have seen are those threatening lawsuits. As we have seen over the years, times have changed. The way some handle anger is more escalated and ends in tragedy over and over. Our country has been hit hard with shootings in schools, churches, the workplace, outside events and drivebys. At this point in our lives, exactly where is it safe? We have to work, we have to be educated, we want to worship, and we want to be able to enjoy ourselves at events or perhaps just take a quiet stroll in the evening. I am very saddened at the continuing violence that we have to endure in our United States. We have it so very good in our country, but some are taking that goodness, respect and honor that many of us once had and exchanging it for revenge, violence, anger and abuse. It is killing our country. Like I said earlier, I have been doing this job since 1989, and love what I do. Journalists don’t do it for the money, we do it because we love giving the community the news. We will not quit. We

can’t. When you get journalism in your blood you can’t just throw up your arms and say, “I’m done.” You know you serve the people of your community, and they depend on you. Don’t say “It couldn’t happen to us.” Sure it could, even in Monett or Cassville. I pray it does not and that we can continue to do what we love, which is to support our community, churches, people and schools and do our best to bring you factual information, entertain you and do our job for you. We will continue to do our jobs, because we believe it is important for the community to have a local newspaper. We thank the community for your support. We will continue to serve you, and trust that if we act transparently and ethically that the community will support their local newspaper. We take this opportunity to respect and honor those that lost their lives on Thursday, June 28: Gerald Fischman, editorial page editor; Rob Hiaasen, editor; John McNamara, reporter; Rebecca Smith, sales assistant; and Wendi Winters, reporter. Rest In Peace. Lisa Craft is the general manager of The Monett Times. She may be reached at 417235-3135 or community@ monett-times.com

Keep it simple and safe

Dear Dave, My husband and I finally have our full emergency fund in place. Like you recommend, we’ve kept it in a money market account with check writing privileges for easy accessibility. Recently, we heard about short-term bond funds with a higher interest rate than our current money market account. Our money would be available for withdrawal if needed, and we would only lose the interest. Is it okay to move half of our emergency fund into one of these bond funds to take advantage of the higher interest rate? — Ferisa Dear Ferisa, Absolutely not! Under no circumstances should you do something like that. An emergency fund is not an investment. You’ll never build wealth and get rich off your emergency fund. That’s not what it’s there for. I understand this might be the

DAVE RAMSEY DAVE SAYS first time in your lives you’ve had a nice chunk of cash in the bank. I also get that it’s hard to let it just sit there and make no money. But an emergency fund is insurance, not an investment. It’s a rainy day fund, and its whole purpose is to sit there safe and wait until life throws unexpected expenses in your face. Think about it this way. Insurance costs you money to protect things that make you money — like your home. It’s also there to cover things you otherwise would not be able to afford. When you

have an emergency fund in place, you don’t have to dip into your 401(k), your IRA, or go into debt. Why? Because your emergency fund provides insurance against those kinds of things. Let your emergency fund sit right where it is, Ferisa. Besides, it’s a really bad idea to buy bonds in an environment where interest rates are increasing. Bonds have an inverse relationship to interest rates. So, as interest rates climb you’ll lose out if you’re playing around with bonds! — Dave

Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 13 million listeners each week on 585 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at DaveRamsey.com and on Twitter at @ DaveRamsey.

YOUR VIEW

Reader hopes ‘Designated Driver’ service is revived

Dear Editor: I was saddened to read the article in the June 23-24 paper headlined “Designated Driver hangs up keys” which reported how someone doing good work was penalized rather than rewarded. On Friday and Saturday nights, Mr. Michael Carter accepted phone calls and Facebook

messages from those looking to get home safely and offered free rides. In response to a call to the city in which a complaint was made that he was operating without a business license, Mr. Carter was ultimately summoned to court and paid court costs and reduced fine. He is ending the service because continuing

may lead to jail time. He would like to find a way to continue because of his concern for those who utilized the service. Mr. Carter did something that served the community as well as those who used his service, potentially saving lives, and I think we should all be concerned that he was punished into

stopping. Let us hope that he and Mothers Against Drunk Driving, with whom he met, can find a solution that will allow Mr. Carter to continue to do the good work he desires to do and this time let’s thank him.

Karen Standerwick Monett

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Friday Comics

Son strives to revive faded memories of mom long gone

EAR ABBY: I’m 52. My mom died when I was 11. It wasn’t until I reached my mid-20s that I realized I have no memories of her, and few memories of my childhood before I was 11. Dad and I lived a few hours away from family, and after Mom passed, no one spoke about her much. I imagine that was because it was painful. She was only 29. I never cried over her death, and I don’t remember missing her as a child or teenager. There are only a handful of photos of her and a couple of passed-down stories. I understand that people block memories of traumatic events and things they don’t want to remember. I remember the night it happened in detail, but not the memory of her. I have seen a few psychiatrists at different times during the course of my life to deal with stress and daily life issues, and while they were aware of my background, we never really got into this. For some reason it’s bothering me more and more now. I want to remember my mother. When I ask her friends and relatives about her, I get general answers -- she was a nice person, very loving and crafty, etc. How does someone get their memories back? I’ve heard hypnosis can help, but I’m not sure. Do you have any advice? -- SON LEFT BEHIND

JEANNE PHILLIPS DEAR ABBY approached your relatives and explained why you are asking for more details, it might jog some memories. However, if that doesn’t bear fruit, then talking with a mental health professional about the fact that this is increasingly bothering you would be a good idea. That person can recommend hypnosis if it’s appropriate. DEAR ABBY: I am a divorced 53-year-old woman. My children are grown, and I have a good career in HR and payroll. It’s not my dream job, though. I applied to and was accepted into a Master of Architecture program, but I just found out they will accept only 12 credits from my associate’s degree, which means I will need five years of full-time college to achieve my dream, while working full-time, of course. I’ll be 58 when I graduate and probably should be planning for retirement, not taking

on $100,000 in student loans. Should I abandon this dream? Have I run out of time to take on such a lofty goal? Or should I just sit back and relax and travel now that my kids are grown? By the way, my retirement goal was age 72. -- NOT SURE IN MICHIGAN DEAR NOT SURE: What you are contemplating takes a great deal of stamina. Some individuals in their 50s are up for the challenge, others not so much. Before you commit, talk to a guidance counselor at the school to explore what opportunities might be available to an older graduate with no work experience in the field. Would you still plan to retire at 72? Your student loans could take many more years to pay off if you don’t quickly become a high-earning architect, so consider your next move carefully and receive as much unbiased counsel as you can before making a final decision.

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BY JIM DAVIS

Thursday’s answer

“Because the People Must Know.”

MUTTS

BY MORT WALKER

CROSSWORD

State law requires government entities at all levels, from water districts to city councils and school boards, to place notices of many of their activities in a legal newspaper. This is a legal newspaper.

Tell ALL of your elected officials you want public notices to stay in the newspaper, where you’ll see them.

BEETLE BAILEY

GARFIELD

Tell elected officials to keep public notices in your newspaper, where you’ll see them.

Public notices on the internet simply do not fulfill their intended functions: To inform the public and provide accountability for public officials.

BY CHARLES M. SCHULZ

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

DEAR SON: Many people are reluctant to talk about family members who have passed on because they are afraid it will be painful for the listener. Perhaps if you

And what is public accountability worth? Notices printed in a newspaper can’t be hacked, and proof of notice given is obvious for all to see, without having to search on the internet.

PEANUTS

Thursday’s Cryptoquote:

SUDOKU

Answer on Page 7A

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Saturday Comics

Romantic wedding dreams dim in tug-of-war over marriage

EAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Pierre,” and I have been a couple for 18 months. We moved in together three months ago. The trouble is, Pierre is French, and he doesn’t believe in marriage. He says it’s an “outdated institution and a social construct.” He also claims that no one in France gets married. My parents are very religious, and they do not support us living in sin. They say if we have a child out of wedlock, they will cut me off completely. What should I do? I love my family, but I also love Pierre. And I’ve always dreamed of having a romantic wedding with my father walking me down the aisle. I know Pierre is committed to me, but he dislikes the institution of marriage and won’t budge on this. I’m 34 and my biological clock is ticking. Any advice will be appreciated. -- CONFLICTED IN CALIFORNIA

DEAR CONFLICTED: Pierre has given you fair warning and so have your parents. Marriage exists in France just as it does here in the USA. That Pierre doesn’t believe in it should be an indication that the two of you have very different definitions of what a committed relationship is, and it may be partly cultural in nature. How do you feel about that? I think it’s sad that the parents of a 34-year-old

JEANNE PHILLIPS DEAR ABBY woman would threaten to cut her off if she decided to have a child without being married. If you can support one, that choice should be yours and not theirs. My advice is to stop dreaming about a romantic wedding with your father walking you down the aisle unless you can find a man with a different view of commitment than Pierre appears to have. P.S. I once had a poodle named Pierre. He and I got along fine and marriage was never discussed. DEAR ABBY: My mom and many others share this problem. She refuses to throw away expired food. I’m not talking about something a few days past its “best used by” date; I’m talking YEARS. Yesterday, I found a box of bread crumbs that had expired in 2001 (I took a picture). Mom insisted that they “never really go bad.” I told her she had better hope she isn’t the beneficiary of

the life insurance policy of anyone who eats them or she could end up as an episode of “Snapped.” Seriously, though, this is a huge problem for the elderly. I hope you will encourage your readers to help their older friends and family members by cleaning out their fridge and cabinets. I always check the expiration date before eating anything at my mom’s. Thank you! -- DATE CHECKER DEAR DATE CHECKER: Your mother is mistaken. While it is safe to consume some foods a few weeks past their expiration date, other items begin to lose their nutritional value or spoil. I’m glad you wrote. I’m printing your letter for other readers whose older relatives think the way your mother does, so they can check the expiration dates on packages in their relatives’ cupboards (and remove any bulging or rusted cans that could cause botulism, a fatal illness).

PEANUTS

BY CHARLES M. SCHULZ

BEETLE BAILEY

MUTTS

BY MORT WALKER

BY PATRICK McDONELL

GARFIELD

BY JIM DAVIS

Tell elected officials to keep public notices in your newspaper, where you’ll see them.

Friday’s answer

Every year in the Missouri legislature — claiming tax money could be saved — bills are introduced to remove these notices from newspapers and place them on the internet. But, maintaining a website is not free. Nor is access to it. Where is the savings? And what is public accountability worth? Notices printed in a newspaper can’t be hacked, and proof of notice given is obvious for all to see, without having to search on the internet. Public notices on the internet simply do not fulfill their intended functions: To inform the public and provide accountability for public officials. Tell ALL of your elected officials you want public notices to stay in the newspaper, where you’ll see them.

“Because the People Must Know.”

Friday’s

SUDOKU

Answer on Page 7A

CROSSWORD

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OBITUARIES

Ella Kleiboeker

Ella A. Kleiboeker, 95, of Pierce City, Mo., passed away on Thursday evening, July 5, 2018, while at Mercy Hospital in Aurora, Mo. Ella was born in Freistatt on August 11, 1922, the daughter of the late Carl and Selma Holle, and lived all of her life in that area. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She married Vernon Kleiboeker on November 28, 1943 and together they operated a dairy and grain farm, until Vernon passed away in 1998. Ella enjoyed her garden and flowers and just being outdoors. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon; her parents; two brothers, Martin and Walter Holle; and sisters-in-law, Virginia and Earlene Holle. Ella is survived by her sons, Allen Kleiboeker, of Pierce City and Glennon Kleiboeker and his wife Carolyn, of Wentworth; two granddaughters, Melissa Kleiboeker and Cheyenne Salazar; three grandsons, Kristoff Salazar, Brian Sooter and his wife Jenny and Leland Sooter; a very good friend Mary Stogsdill who helped her so much during her illness, and many other family and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Kleiboeker will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freistatt, Mo. Reverend

CHANGES TO HIGHWAY 37 Jake Sletten and Reverend Ken Lampe will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Buchanan Funeral Home on Sunday, July 8, from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church Radio Broadcast. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett, Mo. PAID OBITUARY

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Kay Krueger

Kay Anne (Gillette) Krueger, 76, was born on June 25, 1942, and entered into rest on July 3, 2018. She grew up in Monett,and attended Burge School of Nursing in Springfield, where she received her bachelors of science in nursing and became a registered nurse. She married Darrell Krueger on June 15, 1963, and started her career at Burge Hospital. She and Darrell moved to Hastings, Nebr., where she worked at Mary Lanning Hospital, and then moved again in 1979, to North Platte, Nebr., where she began her long career at Great Plains Medical Regional Center. Her nursing career spanned the areas of surgery, emergency room, same day surgery and

recovery room. She loved her flowers and enjoyed spending countless hours in her garden. She also loved music, in particular rock n’ roll. She went to many concerts of the hard rock variety, for which Darrell provided body guard support. She also enjoyed traveling, and was able to go to Hawaii three times, Australia once and visited various states. In 2012, she moved to Plano, Texas, to be by her two daughters and families. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Neil Gillette and Alma Kathryn Jerome-Gillette; a sister, Dorothy GilletteCarrithers. She is survived by her husband, Darrell Krueger; two daughters, Dara Adams and Jennifer Becker; a son, Brandon Krueger, and 10 grandkids. Her Memorial Celebration will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, July 23, at Hunters Glen Baptist in Plano, Texas. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in honor of Kay Krueger to UT Southwestern Medical Center, Development Office, PO Box 190888, Dallas, Texas, 753900888, and on the check memo put to the Simmons Cancer Center fund or donate online at: https:// engage.utsouthwestern. edu/donate-now, select designation Simmons Cancer Center. PAID OBITUARY

Cora Eiskina

Cora Lee Eiskina, 85, of Monett, formerly of Pierce City, died Friday, June 29, at Lacoba Nursing Home in Monett. Her wishes were to be cremated with burial at a later date. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett.

Mason Mitchell Michael

Mason

Sharing patriotism from an early age

ear Heloise: My dog has a thick coat, and I’m tempted to SHAVE HIM DOWN for the summer; I just think all that fur is heavy and hot. Is this a good idea? I’ll wait for your response in the Express-News. -- Melissa C. in San Antonio Hi, Melissa! It’s normal to think hair or fur would be hot and uncomfortable for the dog, but let’s look at what’s really going on. The dog’s coat is actually acting like a shield from the heat in the summer, and as insulation from the cold in the winter. To remove all that fur would deny the animal that protection from the heat, and could expose him to sunburn and more serious ailments like cancer. Experts agree: Shaving the dog is not a good idea. A professional groomer can remove loose hairs, but natural shedding can do the same. Check with your veterinarian as well.

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No close shave HINTS FROM HELOISE If the dog is outside a lot, provide shade and fresh, clean water. -Heloise

PET PAL

Dear Readers: Paula T., via email, sent a picture of her adorable, big, green-eyed black-andwhite cat, Rocky, literally hanging around. He’s sitting pretty on his cat tree. To see Rocky and our other Pet Pals, visit www. Heloise.com and click on “Pet of the Week.” Do you have a funny and furry friend you’d like to share? Email a picture to Heloise(at) Heloise.com. -- Heloise

BIRD BATHROOM

Dear Heloise: I have a water fountain that the birds can’t seem to stay

away from. They jump in it (I don’t mind that), but they also use it as their bathroom. What can I do to keep them out? Thank you. I read your column daily in the Dayton (Ohio) Daily News. -- Suzie C., Dayton, Ohio Hi, Suzie! Here are some ideas, courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov): * Make sure food sources are kept away from the fountain (trees and shrubs that produce fruits, nuts and berries). * Feeders containing birdseed should not be present. * Trim back branches so birds can’t alight over the fountain. -- Heloise

INTEGRATION

Dear Readers: The following is a message from a foster coordinator to folks who want to foster dogs from a shelter. It’s critical to make sure all the animals will get along. Read on. --

Mitchell, 32, of Miller, died Saturday, June 30, at the Mercy Hospital in Springfield. A memorial service was held Thursday, July 5, at the Living Water Fellowship Church in Mt. Vernon. Burial will be held at a later date at the Miller Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.

Eddie Seitz

Eddie Harold Seitz, 66, of Mt. Vernon, died Monday, July 2, at the Mercy Hospital in Springfield. A graveside service was held Thursday, July 5, at the Salem Cemetery, northwest of Mt. Vernon, under the direction of Fossett Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.

Billy Taylor

Billy Wayne Taylor, 86, of Miller, died Sunday, July 1, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 8, at the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Burial will follow at the Misemer Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, in the funeral home chapel.

Glenna Willhite

Glenna Eileen Willhite, 79, of Cassville, died Sunday, July 1. Funeral services were held Friday, July 6, at Ridgley Baptist Church in Ridgley, under direction of McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton. Burial was at Leann Cemetery in Leann. Visit www.fohnfuneralhome.com for online obituaries, guestbook and private condolences McQueen Funeral Home Wheaton, Missouri 417-652-7268

To help celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, Hailey Grace Davis, 2 1/2, decorated the yard of her aunt, Cathy Lewis, in rural Pierce City and offered a salute. Hailey is the daughter of Alisha and Stewart Davis. Alisha Williams Davis is a 2001 Monett High School graduate and part of the 135th Missouri National Guard Army Band, and was away on Guard duty this weekend. Contributed photo

Where: South of Monett What: Public meeting with MoDOT July 10 in Cassville Additions: Passing lanes north of Washburn Improvements: At Midway, south of Monett, and Butterfield

Meeting on Hwy. 37 improvements next week

MoDOT calls for improving crash prone Hwys. BB, W intersections BY MURRAY BISHOFF times-news@monett-times.com

A public meeting meeting has been scheduled by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) from 4:30-6 p.m. on Tuesday to discuss major improvements on Highway 37 between Monett and the Arkansas state line. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30-6 p.m. at the Mercy Hospital Conference Room, located at 94 Main St. in Cassville. The meeting will be come-and-go style with no formal presentation. Those who attend the in-person meeting can visit any time between 4:30-6 p.m. to meet with MoDOT representatives and ask

questions about the project construction timeline and traffic impacts. Project highlights include: • Resurface Highway 37 between Highway 60 and the Missouri/Arkansas state line; • Increase visibility for drivers at Highway BB; • Intersection improvements at Route W; • Add left-turn lane at Farm Road 2140; • Add passing lane north of Washburn; • Improve drainage in various locations between Washburn and Cassville. The estimated total project cost is $11.5 million. The project is scheduled for construction in 2020. Those unable to attend the public meeting time can visit www.modot.org/ southwest and view information about the project.

RECIPE OF THE DAY ITALIAN PORK TENDERLOIN Prep time: 15 Min. Cook time: 35 Min. Ready in: 50 Min. Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: n 2 tablespoons olive oil n 1/4 cup chopped prosciutto n 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage n 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley n 2 tablespoons chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes n 1/4 cup chopped onion n 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch strips n 1/2 cup chicken broth n 1/2 cup heavy cream n 1/4 teaspoon salt n 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the prosciutto, sage, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, and onion 5 minutes, until onion is tender. Mix the pork strips into the skillet, and brown about 10 minutes, turning once. 2. Stir the broth and heavy cream into the skillet, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork reaches a minimum temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) and sauce is thickened. AllRecipes.com For your recipe to be considered for publication in The Monett Times, please submit it to composition@monett-times.com

FRIDAY SOLUTION

Heloise “Dear Heloise: Integration is the art of placing your current pets safely with your foster dog. We know nothing aside from what the shelter tells us about these dogs; many times they are street dogs. “We all love animals, and want them all to be safe. It’s important to separate at first, especially with larger dogs. If in doubt, separate. The dog you get Day One will not be the dog you have Week Two. “When we post for fosters, it’s because we have no space for them. If you ask to foster, we assume it’s until adoption. Thank you!” -- April A. in San Antonio Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 782795000, or you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise(at)Heloise.com. I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in my column.

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Fireworks showmen draw on experience to save show

Monett teens, family put on impressive display for town BY MURRAY BISHOFF times-news@monett-times.com

It was like one of those legendary calls when the star becomes ill and the understudy has to step in at the last minute. Dereck Morrison, Dalton Burton and Zach Blevins, all 2018 Monett High School graduates, started shooting off fireworks as a team when they were age 8. At age 12, they started doing backyard shows, dubbing it Skyfall. This week, in their 10th year of doing shows, their big spotlight moment occurred. Jared Lankford, regional manager for Hale Fireworks, called Morrison, one of his employees, on Tuesday night, asking if Morrison and his buddies would consider shooting off the Monett show if A.M. Pyrotechnics could no longer supply it. "If you sell to enough people and you see enough powder, you know who's shooting fireworks shows," Lankford said. "I saw their Facebook photos of shows they've done. If you talk

to guys, you can separate those who've shot a big show and those who are blowing smoke." Morrison called Burton, the creative member of the team who organizes the fireworks sequencing, and set him to thinking. At 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Morrison called back and said, "It's game. We're going." "I was at the park by 9 o'clock," Burton said. "We set up a game plan." At noon, the fireworks arrived from the Hale warehouse, and provided another surprise. "We were expecting 500 individual shells," Burton said. "We got all prepackaged stuff [known as cakes]. At 1 p.m., we had to totally rethink our show. We took our backyard show as a template and multiplied that by three. We had six sections of fireworks. It took us about four hours to organize each section." "It's always been a dream for us to shoot a show like that in front of that many people," Morrison said. "None of us would have given up this opportunity. We were told there was no pay. We said, 'No problem.' We were grateful for the chance to shoot this." Elias Barrientos, who will be a sophomore at

Fireworks shooters, from left, Zach Blevins, Dalton Burton, Dereck Morrison and Joel Barrientos lined up the fireworks for Wednesday’s show at Monett’s South Park. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com Monett this fall, had joined the team recently. His help was enlisted, along with Darren Goode, Burton's stepdad, and family friend Shannon Ostertag. They organized the show with most of the fireworks on the main field of the park, and a second group on the hillside for the finale. The undertaking got more complicated at 6:30 p.m. when staff for the Chamber asked if the show team had music to go with their display. "I said yes," Burton replied. "We've shot our

backyard show about five times and we've saved probably 30 minutes of music and used the same playlist every year for the show. "If we'd had more time, like one week, it would have been twice the show you saw. We would have had it synched to the second to the music. It would have been clean and organized." The show in fact sped up over the last 15 minutes because the team realized the music was starting to run out.

Lankford noted the team put a high priority on safety, down to carrying walkie-talkies and having a water hose extending across the entire area where they were shooting. Two cakes did not fire properly, but both Lankford and Morrison considered that was a low percentage on firing 800 different items. "With the shows we've done, even if something would go wrong, we'd know what to do," Morrison said. Lankford and the

shooters stayed on site on Wednesday until 11:30 p.m. hosing down the grounds for any hot spots. Lankford was back at the park at 8 a.m. on Thursday to police the trash left by the show. He thanked Parks Superintendent Russ Balmas for having city crews remove the boxes from the cakes before he arrived. "I think we did as good as we could with the time we were given," Morrison said. "Everyone got a great show," Lankford said.

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sure they could see. In 13 hours, drawing on inventories from the Hale warehouse in Buffalo and more launching racks and fuses held by fellow fireworks vendors Terry and Brad Hawkins and Ken Terry, the show took shape. Lankford assembled a display for $7,500, approximately half the charge of a show from A.M. Pyrotechnics, on zero commission. The haul included five pallets of fireworks, more than 400 cakes, more than 129 rack tubes, more than 300 mortar rounds that included roughly 100 artillery tubes. Lankford's shooters were all volunteers, not affiliated with Hale, who worked for no pay. They included Dereck Morrison, Joel Barrientos, Zach Blevins, Dalton Burton, Darren Goode, Elias Barrientos and Shannon Ostertag. All of them had previously launched shows using $1,000 or more of fireworks. They wore protective clothes that included hard hats with lights, ear protection and safety glasses. "We had more than 12,000 shots in the show," Lankford said. "Our goal was a show that would run for at least 20 minutes. Ours ran 34 minutes. I thought we had some great quality items. We set the tone of the show in the first 45 seconds. We talked about layering the shots and had an idea about that at the time. Having a group of shooters who did not know what any of the items did and to have it organized and synched to music was remarkable. Given the situation, we wanted to do the best for Monett we could do." Lankford said fireworks shows have two points of concern: gaps and viewer fatigue. The gaps were few, prompting applause when the audience thought the show might have ended. At the 21-minute point, his observers urged speeding up. The shooters responded, flowing the show into the finale. The display was seen at a greater distance than had been expected. Meredith heard from people viewing from Pizza Hut parking lot along Highway 60 and the Memories bar on Front Street. Lankford heard from people viewing from Race Brothers and the Price Cutter Supermarket, at the southwest and northeast ends of town. Monett Police encouraged people around the edges of the park, such as at the soccer field on

Battle Balls offered kids an injury-free opportunity to knock each other down as the red and blue teams collided under the trees beside the Monett City Park Lake for a fun time during Monett’s Fourth of July celebration. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com Enjoying the trampoline bounce, one of many games and rides provided by The Party Station of Nixa for Monett’s Fourth of July celebration are sisters Ariana Frias, left, and Bella Frias. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com Waldensian Road, to move into the park to enjoy the full experience. "I've been getting positive comments," Meredith said on Thursday. "We've dealt with different issues with the Fourth of July for several years, but never not having any fireworks. I made one call to Jared and he took care of all of it. With consumer grade fireworks, you get more bang for your buck. Commercial shows cost more because they have their licensed people to cover. We've had discussions about the fireworks show for several years. Ultimately we have to ask, who are we trying to please — people in the park or at Pizza Hut? "A.M. Pyrotechnics owes us a show. The Chamber board may opt to pass [the downpayment made last year] on to next year and make it even bigger. Their rep said they will make it right. We'll wait to see what that looks like. We'll give them time to figure out what to do. People who did not come missed a day of fun and an amazing fireworks show." The day started well for the Monett Lions Club, preparing its barbecued 1,500 chicken halves, more than last year after a sell-out. The Lions began releasing meals at 10:30 a.m., a halfhour ahead of schedule. Cooler temperatures and a breeze made cooking easier, reported Al Dohmen, who oversaw the cooking operation. The picnic pavilion next to the cook shack was full throughout the midday meal time, and other pavilions were used as well.

Kaitlyn Schumacher sang the National Anthem with a recorded orchestral accompaniment just before the fireworks show at Monett’s July Fourth celebration. Murray Bishoff/times-

Straight off the barbecue pit, chickens prepared for serving were unloaded and delivered for packaging by members of the Monett Lions Club, who started cooking the annual holiday treat at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Pictured at front are Bob Bartelsmeyer, Rick Minton and Ellie Holle. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com

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The park began filling up in the late afternoon. A Barry-Lawrence Ambulance paramedic reported crews treated some people for heat exposure but had few problems to handle. Officer Jay Jastal reported that police received reports of a lost set of keys, a lost wallet and a lost child, all within a half hour. All were recovered and returned. "The Fourth of July event at South Park went very well without any major incidents," Police Chief George Daoud said. "At the park we reunited three families with lost family members. Had one vehicle accident. One medical that Barry-Lawrence County Ambulance handled. I noticed around 8 p.m. the crowd size increased. Fire Department was on scene before fireworks display. We had all spectators out of

The Sunshine Mafia with its youth performers presented a wide range of uplifting songs for the audience during Monett’s July Fourth celebration. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monetttimes.com

the park before 11 p.m." Daoud considered the crowd size as fairly typical for a July 4 celebration, judging the car capacity that was full. Police used a new exit strategy which he felt made it easier for the crowd to exit later. "Besides the park event, there were isolated reports of fireworks earlier this week and one fireworks incident outside of legal

hours of discharge located by police officers where a trash can was melted at the soccer field on Eisenhower," Daoud said. "Subjects were cited for fireworks violations. We had four fireworks calls this morning [July 5] after midnight." Meredith was upbeat at mid-evening on Wednesday, noting temperatures were cooler than

the previous year and the crowds were large and well behaved. He announced the sponsors who supported the undertaking before introducing Kaitlyn Schumacher, who sang the National Anthem after the Mark Chapman Band finished around 9:35 p.m. "It's a great day for the Fourth of July," Meredith said. "Let freedom ring, baby."

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What: Released its All-State Players list State: Missouri Note: Purdy and Pierce City on the list

Purdy senior Hallie Henderson was one of a trio of Lady Eagles softball players to earn a spot on the spring All-State softball team. Jared Lankford/sports@monetttimes.com

Monett’s Brady Wright was one of four Cub players to earn All-District awards this season. Jared Lankford/sports@monett-times.com

More awards come Cubs baseball team’s way BY JARED LANKFORD sports@monett-times.com

While the Monett baseball team might have come up short in the district tournament, they were not shut out from receiving postseason awards. Corey Spain and Brady Wright were named to the Class 4 All-District 12 baseball First Team, and Alejandro Groomer and Jedd Anderson collected Second Team honors for the Cubs. The complete list is as follows:

First Team

Corey Spain, Monett Braeden Hinton, Nevada Gavin Clouse, Seneca Logan Armstrong, Nevada Dawson Fenix, Carl Junction Jeremiah Kennedy, Carl Junction Monty Mailes, Seneca Bowen Preddy, Cassville Branden Harder, Nevada Brady Wright, Monett Alex Cook, Seneca Brett Pendergraft, East Newton

Jedd Anderson was named to the Class 4, All-District 12 baseball Second Team this season. Jared Lankford/sports@monett-times.com

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Tyler Benefiel, Carl Junction Jarrett Owen, Nevada Parker Wolfinbarger, Seneca Grant Miller, Nevada Alejandro Groomer, Monett

Hunter Liveoak, East Newton Zac Acheson, Cassville Dawson Stephens, Seneca Brett Benefiel, Carl Junction Trent Ellis, Nevada Kale Schrader, Seneca Jedd Anderson, Monett

State’s best a dugout of local talent Missouri All-State softball list contains familiar names BY JARED LANKFORD sport@monett-times.com

The most anticipated award that can be presented to any athlete is being named to the All-State list of their respective sport. Athletes, in order to qualify, must be voted First Team in the All-District and All-Region voting in order just to be considered for All-State. With the season play ended and the votes now tallied, five area players, three from Purdy and two from Pierce City, were found worthy enough to be included on the 2018 softball season. From Purdy, Hallie Henderson, pitcher; and Casey Ellison, catcher, gathered First Team awards. Zoe Brown secured a Second Team inclusion. For Pierce City, Ali Raley, utility, was a First Team addiCONTINUED ON PAGE 2B

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Dorothy Badger to celebrate 95 years

An Open House will be held in honor Dorothy Badger's 95th birthday will be held on July 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Monett Historical Museum Event Center, 418 E. Broadway, with family and friends invited. Dorothy Inez Badger was born on July 23, 1923, in Monett, to Walter and Flora Eubanks. She married Jim Badger on August 15, 1946. It was the first

marriage ever performed at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monett. The couple had one son, Ron Badger, who resides in California. Dorothy taught at area schools for 28 years, and served as church treasurer and pianist at Ebenezer Baptist Church for many years. The Badgers traveled with Campers on Missions for over 20 years, working at youth camps.

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Hoggetts celebrate 50 years

John and Joann Hoggett will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary this year. They were Married on Dec. 6, 1968, at the United Methodist Church on Marshall Hill in Monett. Rev. Leslie McClanahan is the pastor of the church. John Hoggett is the son of the late Eli and Zelda Hoggett of Monett. Joann Brown-Hoggett is the daughter of late Glenis and Lucille Brown of Monett. John Hoggett has worked for more than 38 years in Missouri School Systems. He has been employed by Monett Public Schools in Monett, as well as The Paul Mitchell System in Springfield, as both Head

Custodian and Supervisor. After retiring, John and Joann traveled to many states in the U.S. before purchasing a vacation home in Hudson, Fla., where they currently enjoy for six months every year. John and Joann have two children: Jason Hoggett, of Clever, and Stacy Hoggett, of Mt. Vernon. They also have three grandchildren: Ashlee, Mary, and Ash VanDyken. Their 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration will take place on Aug. 12, 2018, at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Vernon Senior Center in Mt. Vernon. All friends and family are welcome to attend. Please, no gifts. Cards are welcome.

Each year Monett Check Cashers holds a drawing to award a customer with a private cache of fireworks to enjoy the nation’s birthday. This year’s winner of the Big Bang fireworks prize was Timony Hausbach of Miller. Contributed photo

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tion, and Ragan Blinzler, pitcher, found a home on the All-State Second Team. The complete All-State list is as follows:

First Team

Pitchers Kaileigh Dirden, Scott City Delanie Freeze, Liberal Hallie Henderson, Purdy Zoey Mullings, Strafford Kimmy Wallen, Park Hills Central Catchers Reagan Dumm, Jasper Casey Ellison, Purdy Lana Reed, Malden Infielders Karissa Belfield, Park Hills Central Brooke Conner, Sweet Springs Alane Cordray, Mt. Vernon Kaylee Daniels, Liberal Hayley Frank, Strafford Halle Gooch, Clearwater Kaylee Payne, Oran Outfielders Terra Bowman, Jasper Jaci Coleman, Liberal Presley Floyd, Strafford Tommi Gardner, Mountain Grove Caitlyn Holmes, Park Hills Central Utility Alissa Collette, Strafford

Ali Raley, Pierce City

Second Team

Pitchers Alyson Marcum, Bernie Rachel Rowold, Clearwater Ragan Blinzler, Pierce City Emma Schouten, La Monte Casey Stout, Kingsville Catchers Kayley Frank, Strafford Sydney Vaught, Sweet Springs Infielders Jessica Hulsey, Park Hills Central Alexis Campbell, Malden Zoe Brown, Purdy Mallory Gazaway, Liberal Harlly Gray, Stockton Kaycee Thompson, Adrian Maycee Cunningham, Adrian Outfielders Kerston Furry, Park Hills Central Whitnee Duncan, Kennett Lyndsey Hood, Mt. Vernon Sarah Duncan, Kingsville Rakaylah Holt, Cole Camp Utility Addison Snider, Sweet Springs

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APOSTOLIC APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE 815 Third St., 236-9951, W.S. 11 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. ADVENTIST MONETT BILINGUAL SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 412 4th ST., 635-1119, S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. NEOSHO/GRANBY SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST ½ mi. E of Hwy. 59 on Hwy. 60, 437-0021, Sat. S.S. 10:45 a.m.; W.S. 9:15 a.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD ASSEMBLY OF GOD 607 E. Benton St., 235-3474, S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 209 Jefferson, Purdy, 442-3898, S.S.10 a.m.; W.S. 10:50 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. PIERCE CITY ASSEMBLY OF GOD 97 Hwy. & Powerline Rd., 476-5329 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., Wed. 7:30 p.m. RICHLEY ASSEMBLY OF GOD Hwy. 76, Richley, 652-3248 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. BAPTIST ARNHART BAPTIST 2 ½ mi. E of Purdy, W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 6:30 p.m. BETHEL BAPTIST S. of 37 to BB, then east, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 7 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. COVENANT BAPTIST I-44 E. Outer Rd., Mt. Vernon, 466-2139, S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. EBENEZER BAPTIST 2 mi. N. of Monett on Chapell Dr., 847-6955, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST OF MONETT 2581 State Hwy 37, 235-7466, S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 8:20 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 6:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST OF PIERCE CITY 21819 Hwy. 97, ¼ mi. N of Pierce City, 476-5146 S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10:15 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST OF PURDY 442-7435, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST OF WASHBURN S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. FIRST FREE WILL BAPTIST 107 W. Sycamore St., 235-5668, S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. IGLESIA BAUTISTA DE LIBRE ALBEDRIO “Palabras de Vida Eterna”, Carr BB, entre Monett y Purdy, W.S. 10 a.m. LIBERTY BAPTIST 610 S. Eisenhower St., 235-6718, S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. MACEDONIA FREE WILL BAPTIST RR 2, Box 252, 442-3840, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. MT. OLIVET BAPTIST 5422 Lawrence 2180, Pierce City, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 10:50 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. NEW LIFE FREEWILL BAPTIST 503 Plum, S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 7 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. NEW SITE BAPTIST One mi. W of Monett on Hwy. 60, 1 mi. S., 235-6135, S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 6:30 p.m. PLEASANT RIDGE BAPTIST Hwy. Z & Hwy. VV, 498-6733, 499-3174, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 7 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. PURDY FREEWILL BAPTIST 3rd & Jefferson, Purdy, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 6:30 p.m. RITCHEY BAPTIST 472-3744, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 7 p.m., Wed. 7:30 p.m. TEMPLE BAPTIST 1105 E. Sycamore St., 235-3529, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. VAN BUREN BAPTIST N. on 37 from Pierce City to J Hwy.; 2 mi. W on J to Church sign, 476-2142, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 7 pm., Wed. 7:30 p.m. VERONA BAPTIST First and Washington Sts., Verona, 818-5342, W.S. 9 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. CATHOLIC HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC Carnation Rd. & Hwy. 60, Aurora, 678-2403, Sat. Mass 4 pm., Sun. Mass 10:30 a.m., Conf. Sat. 3:45 p.m. SACRED HEART OF VERONA 2nd & Adams, 678-2403, Sun. Mass 8 a.m., Spanish Sat. 7:30 p.m. SAINT LAWRENCE CATHOLIC 405 7th St., 235-3286, Sat. Mass 5:30 pm., Sun. Mass 10 a.m., Spanish 12:30 p.m., Conf. Sat. 4:30 p.m. ST. AGNES CATHOLIC Terrier & Cherry Rds., Sarcoxie, Sun. Mass 10:30 a.m. ST. MARY’S 200 Front St., Pierce City, 476-2827, Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 8:30 a.m. ST. PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC Pulaskifield, 476-2463, Sun. Mass 8 a.m. CHRISTIAN CHURCH ON THE ROCK 602 13th St., 772-4595, Monett, MO Fellowship 10 am S.S. 10:30 am COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN 1200 Eisenhower, 235-5539, S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m., Wed. 6:30 p.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN Bus. 37 & Barry St., Purdy, 442-7445, S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m., Wed. 6 p.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN 603 4th St., 235-7233, S.S. 9:15 a.m., Coffee Fellowship 10:00, W.S. 10:30 a.m. OZARK CHRISTIAN CHURCH Hwy. 37 & FR 2057, S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m., Wed. 6 p.m. VERONA CHRISTIAN Adams St., Verona, S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST MONETT CHURCH OF CHRIST 1107 9th St., Monett, 235-3785 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. W.S. 7 p.m. Servicios en Español CHURCH OF CHRIST 1002 S. Washington, 476-2504, W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. EAST SIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1613 N. 17th St., W.S. 9:30, 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m. SOUTHERN HILLS CHURCH OF CHRIST Hwy. 60 & Carnation, Aurora, 847-4837, W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m. EPISCOPAL ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL 601 E. Benton St., 235-3330; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; Mass 11 a.m. JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 1150 Eisenhower St., 235-6508, English: Sun. Discourse 10 a.m., Watchtower 10:30 a.m., Thur. 7:30 p.m., Spanish: Sun. Discourse 1 p.m.; Watchtower Study 1:30 p.m., Wed. 7:30 p.m.

LUTHERAN GRACE LUTHERAN Park & Elm, Aurora, 678-3603, S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN 23237 Hwy. H, 235-3416, S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. Summer Sunday Divine Service Schedule - June 10 through Sep. 9: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. service times. Sunday School/Bible Study at 9 a.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN 5732 Farm Road 1057, Purdy, 442-3836, S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m.

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MORMON CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS South Hwy. 37 & Circle Dr., 235-5108, S.S. 10:10 a.m.; Sacrament 9 a.m. YW Priesthood RS 11:10 a.m. NAZARENE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 201 S. Hwy. 37, 235-7625, S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 5:30 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. PENTECOSTAL HOUSE OF PRAYER 401 Myrtle, 627-9882, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. RIVER OF LIFE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD 1504 Glen St., 235-1909, W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. THE LORD’S HOUSE TRINITY PENTECOSTAL Highland and Park Aves., Aurora, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 7 p.m., Tues. 7 p.m. UNITED PENTECOSTAL Fifth and Cale Sts., 354-0908, W.S. 11 a.m. PRESBYTERIAN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 700 E. Sycamore St., 235-3129, S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10:15 a.m. WALDENSIAN PRESBYTERIAN 1 mi. S. of Monett, 235-3337, S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m., Wed. 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN AURORA 4 E. College St., 678-2422 OTHER BERWICK COMMUNITY 10 mi. W. of Monett on Hwy. 60 & ¾ mi. N., S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., Wed. 6:30 p.m. CALVARY CHAPEL OF MONETT 310 5th & Cale, 669-7457, W.S. 10 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. CHAPEL OF GRACE 1 mi. W. of Monett on Hwy. 60, ¼ mi. S. 235-7545, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. CLAY HILL COMMUNITY 4 mi. S of Aurora on Hwy. 39, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., Wed. 6:30 p.m. CLOSER WALK CHRISTIAN CENTER 1404 Broadway, 235-2599 Sun. 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. FAITH 2 mi. W. of Monett on Hwy. 60, 235-8882, W.S. 10:30 a.m. FAITH WORSHIP CENTER 3045 South Elliott, Aurora, 678-2942, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER Corner Moge and Waldensian Rd., South Hwy. 37, W.S. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST N. Walnut at Washington, Pierce City, S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. FREEDOM CHRISTIAN CENTER 71044 Hwy 39, Aurora, MO 417-678-6909, All types of ministries - call for information GODS CHURCH FOR ALL 3rd Street & Scott, Monett S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. LIVING WORD MISSION CHURCH Simcoe, Mo. 417-628-3422 MCDOWELL COMMUNITY Hwy. 60 E. to Hwy. z, then Hwy. VV, 6 mi. S on VV to McDowell, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. MONETT COMMUNITY 2101 E. Cleveland Ave., 235-6200, 8:30 a.m. Early Service, Connections 9:45 a.m. Late Service & 11 a.m. NEW RIVER FAMILY FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 37, Wentworth, 548-0092, W.S. 10 a.m., Wed. Family Night 7 p.m. RESTORATION OUTREACH MINISTRIES 100 S. Maple (Comm. Center), 236-0707, Sun. 3 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. SHOAL CREEK REVIVAL 10 mi. W. of Monett on Hwy. 60, 476-3533, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. THE LORD’S ASSEMBLY 602 E. Benton, 235-0917, W.S. 10 a.m., Tues. & Thur. 7 p.m. THE NEW FREEDOM WORSHIP CENTER South of Purdy on Bus. 37, 652-3805, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. WENTWORTH CORNERSTONE J Hwy., 638-5482, W.S. 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. YOUNGBERG CHAPEL 22653 Lawrence 1150, Verona, 417-498-6511 W.S. 10:30 a.m.

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Education

Purdy Elementary honor roll for fourth quarter released

83 named to the A honor roll from third through sixth grades BY MURRAY BISHOFF times-news@monett-times.com

Principal Julie Dalton at Purdy Elementary School has announced the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2017-2018 school year. Named to the A honor roll were the following students: Third grade — Lizett Aldava, Kylee Arivett, Jacob Clarke, Logan Clow, Eliazar Hernandez, Loyda Juarez, Jackson Lee, Emily Maddocks, Alexa Robles, Cyris Williams, Alexis Craig, Carlos Juarez-Solis, Allison Lopez, Hector Rueda, Jesus Serrano, Andelynn Vineyard, Kimberly Canales, Ryan Farris, Brennan Hawkins, Easton

Hughes, Seth Hutchens, Danika Sandoval and Alex Stubblefield. Fourth grade – Autumn Bingham, Easten Goetz, Sua Na Lee, Aldo Perez, Frankie Salas, Shayla Whittington, Jenna Adams, Levi Breazzeal, Alejandro Gonzalez, Tiffany Lopez, Feliciti Hogan, Haley JuarezSolis, Lucy Lee, Gracelyne Logan, Randy Rueda, Daniel Salas, Jayden Scott, Gabriel Tate, Jason Villa, Simon Walker, Anjelina Barrientos, Zeanndrea Brown, Andrea Haros, Courtney Patterson and Lisa Vang. Fifth grade — Hadassah Harris, Randall Kessinger, Aidan Martinez, Marlene Villa, Keele Allen, Will Henderson, Leanna Moore, Jasmin Salas, Samuel Salas, Emanuel Aldava, Braden Buller, Alondra Canales, Quincy Hartwigsen, Brandon Lee, Teagan Manwarren, Gracie Patton, Maria

Rivera, Trevor Schronk and Zoey Webb. Sixth grade — Lily Anfinson, Selah Bowers, Trenton Breazzeal, Madison Dent, Khyle Dotson, Nora Gibson, Deisy Gonzalez, Austin Greenway, Elihu Hutson, Audra Mahurin, Kyley Miller, Marlene Ochoa, Bryce Ozbun, Rylee Stanford, Zoe Voirin and Holly Webb. Named to the B honor roll were the following students: Third grade — Levi Fritz, Daniela Haros, Kimber Hock, Boni Lopez, Sherlyn Paxtor, Logan Reed, Jordyn DeLeon, Brianna Garcia, Carlos Garcia, Yemeli Juarez, Mailen Rodriguez, Leonel Villa, Cali Whitcomb, Logan Manwarren, Myranda Robertson, Roper Periman and Kierstn Postlewait. Fourth grade — Pablo Alvarez, Lexi Felipe, Owen Gibson, Ellysa Kettner,

Kenna Liggett, Tristan Merritt, Chance Parsons, Hannah Rickman, LeAnn Robertson, Marely Salas, Alecks Schronk, Rose Wilson, JJ Aguilar, Brooke Barns, Keilah Kirkpatrick, Gabby Rivera, Elijah Bowers, Lane Chancellor, Isabella Chapman, Kyle Clevenger, Jordan Coscia, Linh Mai, Corbin O’Donald, Alana Patterson, Jenifer Rivera and Giovanni Salas. Fifth grade — Bailey Belle, Levi Deditius, Dayten Farris, Clayton Grant, Shawn Craig, Zachary Camden, Nathan Harris, Josey Hinten, Tanner Holloway, Cristian Villa and Jarely Rodriguez. Sixth grade — Geovanni DeLeon, Jeffrey Drake, Jimmy Felipe, Daisy Gomez, Raeley Henderson, Preston Hibbard, Hunter Lee, Melissa Lee, Julia McDonald, Jaraldie Rodriguez, Dasia Schronk, Jeremiah Williams and Elizabeth Wood.

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EDUCATION BRIEFS Named to PSU honor roll

At Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kan., named to the spring honor roll for achieving a grade point average of at least 3.6 on a 4.0 scale are Jacob Fuldner, a junior in automotive service technology, and Vickie Aldridge, a senior in recreation. Both were named to All-A scholastic honors.

Students named to Dean's List at Central Methodist

Four bi-county students have been named to the spring Dean's List at Central Methodist University in Fayette. Kelsey Wiseman, an athletic training major, and Cassidy Pachner, an elementary education major, both of Monett, were named to the honor. Also recognized were Shannon Mitchell of Seligman, a middle school science major, and Christopher March of Mt. Vernon, an athletic training major. All are studying at the university's main campus. To be named to the Dean's List, student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester.

Pittsburg State University releases spring honor rolls

Pittsburg State University has released the honor rolls for the 2018 spring semester, and two Monett natives are included. Jacob Fuldner, of Monett, is a junior majoring in automotive service tech, and Vickie Aldridge, of Monett, is a senior majoring in recreation. Both earned All-A Scholastic Honors. To qualify for Dean’s Scholastic Honors, a student must complete at

least 12 semester hours, receive a grade point average of 3.6000 for all credit course work that semester and have no grade lower than a B and no grade of I in any course during the semester. To qualify for All-A Scholastic Honors, a student must complete at least 12 semester hours, receive a grade of A in all credit course work for the semester and have no grade of I in any course during the semester.

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The yearly combined luncheon meeting of Missouri Retired Teachers meeting was held at Olive Grill in Aurora on June 14. Musical entertainment was provided by Ripplin’ Creek bluegrass. Retired teacher Ann Riggs is a member of the group. The patriotic décor complemented the program that featured State MRTA Director Jim Kreider, portraying Teddy Roosevelt. Presidential First Ladies also spoke of their contributions to their husbands’ terms in office. Jane Baker posed as Sarah Polk; Sherry Meyer as Edith Wilson; and Peggy Dial as Eleanor Roosevelt. Lawrence County President Sunni Wilson presided and distributed door prizes. Pictured in photo, from left, are: Jan Baker, Sherry Meyer, Jim Kreider and Peggy Dial. Contributed photo The band, Ripplin’ Creek provided musical entertainment for the Missouri Retired Teachers meeting at the Olive Grill in Aurora June 14. Contributed photo

Monett teachers receive grant to get students out into the real world Plans include trips to area national parks

The Missouri Council of Teachers of English has announced the winners of the first MoCTE Collaborative English Language Arts Grant. Amy Sampson, Monett language arts teacher, received the award for her project, “Get Out.” Her initiative is designed to get students outside the four walls of the classroom to learn in real-world environments. Sampson, along with her collaborator, Angela Johnson, special education teacher, plan to take students to George Washington Carver National Monument, Roaring River State Park, as well as the battlefields at Pea Ridge and Wilson’s

Creek, to inspire their students to learn in and about area parks. They hope, as a result that, students will become lifetime supporters of the parks. Following their field trips, Sampson, Johnson and their students will take part in a service learning project. For the project, they will determine a need at one of the locations and focus their work around that objective. In true service learning fashion, the students will complete the project and the group, along with their teachers, will share with the school and greater community what they have accomplished. Sampson and Johnson will not only share their work with Monett High School faculty but will present or publish their experiences as the final component of the grant. The goal of MoCTE’s

grant is to offer opportunities for collaboration between ELA teachers and the greater community. Grants award collaboration with other schools, other ELA teachers, cross curricular, community service learning, and other opportunities to get students involved in the community around them. Sampson and Johnson’s “Get Out” project serves this goal well, as they take students outside the limited space of their school with trips to places many of the teenagers have never seen. In her ELA class, Missouri Literature and Composition, Sampson outlined how place-based education in this class specifically can have a greater impact when students actually see and interact in the environment in which they are studying.

“Traveling, for them, opens up a local and global lens that is not easily achieved by class discussion or solely a Google search,” Sampson said. With the award, the teachers and students will see firsthand what they are studying and will take that learning to the next level in their service learning project. Bryan Gaskill, MoCTE president, says he is pleased with the first grant winners’ goal to get students involved with their surrounding community. He hopes other ELA teachers will seize the opportunity to get students collaborating in meaningful ways such as this. MoCTE serves the state of Missouri’s English and language arts teachers. For more information about MoCTE or to apply for the grant, visit www.moteachenglish.org.

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