Monett Monthly Lifestyle
Becketts to celebrate 50 years Aug. 23
Dave and Donna Beckett will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 2-4 p.m. at the Monett Historical Society and Museum, located at 422 E. Broadway in Monett.
Melissa Hamilton: The rise of native plant and companion gardening
In 2025, gardens are undergoing a quiet revolution. Across backyards, parks and public spaces, more people are replacing exotic ornamentals with native plants — and pairing them strategically using companion planting techniques.
Laura Schulteis-Jungbluth: Hello muddah, hello fadduh
“We’re gonna do it!” I woke up with the Lavern and Shirley theme song running through my head. Anyone who grew up in the era of 1970s sitcom TV knows how catchy that theme song is. Going down the proverbial rabbit hole, I Googled the lyrics, especially curious as to a line found in the first verse: “shlemiel, schlemazel, hasenpfeffer incorporated.”
Deny Lemaster: Stay close
Every year, my wife and I host a bonfire at our farm. In many ways, it’s the highlight of the year. To me, it has always signaled the beginning of Autumn.
Raymond Ticknor: What Is Progressive Christianity?
Progressive Christianity is a rapidly growing movement that includes or affects about 20% of Christians of many different denominations.
Monett junior nominated for Congress of Future Medical Leaders
Matthew Da Silva, of Monett, is a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders to be held on June 25-27 on the University of Massachusetts Lowell campus near Boston.
Laura Schulteis-Jungbluth: Are you really a graduate?
The excitement and anticipation of graduation season is in the air.
Randy Crane: When things fall apart
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea. Psalm 46:1-2
Debbie Kober: Mulching it up a notch
Spring is in the air, garden cleanup is underway and a fresh layer of mulch gives any landscape or garden a clean look while suppressing weeds.
Megan Hope: Kudos for February coverage
I would like to commend Monett Monthly for your excellent article, “Proposed legislation strikes fear in Monett residents,” in the February issue.
