Monett Monthly

Jared Lankford: Holding on until the end
During the offseason, rule changes for what are considered unfair advantages in sports occur regularly.
Take the “Tush Push,” made famous by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. Effectively, it is a glorified quarterback sneak with the twist of having over 600 pounds of men gently nudging the quarterback forward to gain the necessary distance for a score or first down.

‘Matilda’ magic made in Monett
Miss Agatha Trunchbull, played by Ada Bluel, and students stare in shock at a message from her brother in the Monett High School Theatre Department’s rendition of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical.”
City raising water, sewer rates
Monett City Council held a public hearing before the March regular council meeting to hear public input on changes to water and sewage rates.

Watercolor artist making a splash
Local artist Tina Arnall is making waves with her watercolors around southern Missouri. Arnall is gaining attention with her scenes depicting popular locations from Monett and surrounding areas.

Take a stroll through the ‘Story Room’ at Historical Museum
The Monett Historical Society invites children to spring into reading this April by visiting “Betty’s Story Room” in the Monett Historical Museum.
Monett schools review facility improvements, Family Center plan
Facility improvements and expansions at the Monett school district took center stage at the March board meeting, as well as the recognition of board members in honor of School Board Recognition Month.

How ‘bout that Cub!
Keith Gregory, of Willard, owner of Grizzly Mountain Saw Works, puts the finishing touches on a new Monett Cub piece carved from the trunk of a Pin Oak removed from the northeast corner of Burl Fowler Stadium.
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.
Hang a basket, save a life
The Cox Monett Hospital Auxiliary bringing colorful bouquets to the Mother’s Day season with its eighth annual hanging basket sale.