Monett Monthly
News Briefs, Aug. 6
The 100+Women of Barry and Lawrence Counties will meet on Thursday; The 20th Annual Monett Golf Tournament will be held on Friday
Marching toward victories
To most, a 3-7 campaign in 2024 does not seem like much to be thankful for, but for Ben Mauk, Monett football coach, last season was one of establishment and growth.
Ready to roar
While it may be her first season as a head coach, the rich history of Monett softball flows through the veins of Kaesha George.
Work hard to play hard
Over the last 15 years, no team has won as many games at Monett as its soccer squad. There are two main contributing factors to that success: first, the stability and leadership of head coach Cristobal Villa (211-123-1); and second, quality athletes giving their all for the program.
Sheila Harris: Where mercy collides with law
I first went to work for George’s Processing before the turn of the century. I quickly learned what others may only suspect: it’s not a job for the faint of heart, nor one to be chosen unless necessity dictates. If my supervisor hadn’t told me that “people like me” didn’t make good chicken plant employees, I wouldn’t have lasted. Instead, I picked up the gauntlet.
Amanda Gilmore: More than able — Finding hope in the midst of pain
Have you ever walked through something so painful, so overwhelming, that you wondered if you’d ever make it through?
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.
3rd annual Fly-in educates about airport
Monett residents gathered in June for the third annual Fly-in event at the Monett Regional Airport.
City mulls Main Street money
The Monett City Council focused primarily on the Main Street program during its regular June meeting.
New home, new hope
The Monett area Fuller House Center invited the community to join them at the beginning of June to help break ground on House No. 15, giving new hope and a new home to one local family.
