Kyle Troutman
Young and old back on the pitch, raise $1,700 in annual charity soccer match
Cassville alumni Ricky Hernandez, in white, and Lian Nung battle for a loose ball in the ninth annual Alumni Soccer Charity Match, held on Oct. 3 at Cassville High School. At left is alumna Jhandi Shears. With donations, player fees, a silent auction and a raffle, the event raised $1,700 for the Alumni Association Foundation, which supports the boys and girls soccer programs at Cassville.
No game, no answers
Cassville Athletic Director Lance Parnell was prepping the field and on his way home for a change of clothes when he checked his email and learned the Wildcats’ Week 7 opponent, Miller Career Academy, was not coming to play.
9/11 ceremony recalls first responders
An early morning program in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks was held on Sept. 11 next to the Freedom Silo, hosted by the Monett Area Chamber of Commerce.
Rapid Roberts reports fuel release
The DNR is overseeing an active investigation in Monett after a release of approximately 50-gallons of premium, unleaded gasoline at Rapid Roberts prompted a call to the DNR’s Environmental Emergency Response (EER) Spill Line on June 17.
Liberty Utilities submits large load plan
The Empire District Electric Company, doing business as Liberty Utilities and headquartered in Joplin, is requesting approval from the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) for a large load customer rate plan and associated tariffs, the PSC announced in a Sept. 17 press release.
Monett caves again spotlighted
A second program on Monett’s caves offered technical information on exploration as enthusiasts pondered how to access and penetrate the legends of subterranean Monett.
Monett Chamber hosts golf tourney
The Monett Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual golf tournament on Sept. 11 at the Windmill Ridge municipal golf course.
Monett Stake hosts annual conference
On Sept. 26-27 the Monett Missouri Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints enjoyed an international spiritual feast from Elder Yoon Hwan Choi and Elder Clement M. Matswagothata.
Barry County Health Corner: People should get a flu vaccine every year for optimal protection against flu
CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older with rare exception. The reason for this is that a person’s immune protection from vaccination declines over time, so an annual vaccination is needed to get the “optimal” or best protection against the flu. Additionally, flu viruses are constantly changing, so the vaccine composition is reviewed each year and updated as needed.
Remembering the history of the 9/11 terrorist attacks
History and personal recollections expanded into a detailed narrative about the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in a memorial program presented on the evening of Sept. 11 at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center.
