Local News: News in brief (7/18/20) – Monett Times

Those having business at the Lawrence County Judicial Center in Mt. Vernon are now required to wear masks upon entering the facility. Victim impact statements and restitution can be returned by e-mail to cvestal@lawcopa, or by regular mail to: P.O. Box 69, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712. For more information, call 417-466-2846.

The Barry County Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, at the Golden Community Center, 28686 State Hwy. J, in Golden. Members encourage local residents to vote on Tuesday, Aug. 4. For more information, call Maella Blalock at 231-343-2727.

Lawrence and Barry County Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at Angus Branch Steakhouse in Monett. Those wishing to dine should arrive by 5:45 p.m. Discussion will include fall activities and the Tuesday, Aug. 4 state primary election. Social distancing and the use of masks is encouraged. For more information, call Jim or Pat Kabell at 417-452-3287.

First Baptist Church of Monett, located at 2581 Highway 37, is collecting items for the Operation Christmas Child shoebox ministry. Soap, washcloths and other small items are encouraged. Toothpaste, candy and war-themed toys will not be allowed. For more information, call 417-235-7466.

Lawrence County Gospel Sing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Buck Prairie Baptist Church in Marionville. Alan Littrell will emcee the event. All singers and musicians are welcome.

The last night of the 131st Barry County Camp Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. tonight, Saturday, July 18. The event will feature Ascension Quartet in concert. The venue is located next to the Log Church, located four miles west of Butterfield on Highway U, then one-half mile south on Farm Road 1115. For more information, call 417-847-2953.

The Monett Senior Center is seeking a volunteer to deliver the Tuesday meal route each week. The deliveries typically take an hour or less to complete. For more information, call Mavis Schlessman, regional lead, at 417-235-3285 or 417-678-5383.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Verona, will be hosting Vacation Bible School July 20 through July 24. For more information or to enroll, call 417-498-6054.

The Pleasant Ridge Special Road District will hold its monthly meeting in the basement of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church at 6 p.m. on July 20, and is open to the residents of the road district.

The Monett Area Farmers Market, sponsored by Tyson Foods, has implemented a masking policy. Service providers and servers are required to wear masks when social distancing is impossible. Customers are encouraged to wear masks as well.

Members are encouraged to attend Ozark Electric Cooperatives 84th annual meeting at Mt. Vernon High School on Friday, July 31. Members are encouraged to attend to discuss co-op business, enjoy food and receive giveaways. Registration opens at 10:30 am. Free steak sandwiches or hot dogs will be available. There will be live music by The Marks Family. Drive-thru registration will be available for those who wish to remain in their vehicles and not participate in the full meeting. While these members will still receive a $10 credit on their electric bill and a registration gift, meals will not be available in the drive-thru line. There will be parking lot shuttles along with well water testing and Mercy health checks. Participants must have a mask for the health checks.