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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEARS AGO JAN. 25-31, 1935 • “The Golden Apple,” an operatta by Maude Wallace, was presented by the students of the Plymouth School in the high school auditorium on Jan. 25. The story involved the wedding of Peleus, grandson of Jupiter, to the sea nymph, Thetis, when the goddess of discord throws an apple to the most beautiful goddess, causing staunch debate as to the fairest. In the grand finale, the 92 children assembled left a beautiful picture in the minds of the audience. • Under rules issued by the transient rehabilitation office, transients, though known as good workers, are not allowed to go into Monett to seek work and compete with local laborers. It seems tragic that such enterprise must be discouraged. SEVENTY YEARS AGO JAN. 25-31, 1945 • Monett is showing a cooperative spirit in conserving electricity under Utilities Order U-9. A few businesses have already turned out unnecessary display lights at night. Beginning Feb. 1, the city will turn on all street lights a half hour later and cut off an hour earlier in the morning. • The Monett High School Cubs defeated the Pierce City High School basketeers 33-28 on Jan. 30 in a double-header at the Monett Armory as a March of Dimes benefit. The hall was furnished by Headquarters Battery. In the “B” game, Monett won 26-8. The game netted $16.30 for the March of Dimes. SIXTY YEARS AGO JAN. 25-31, 1955
• Monett contributions to the March of Dimes climbed over the $2,000 mark by Jan. 25. Almon Maus, community campaign chairman, expressed hopes that the total would reach $2,600 before the drive ends in a week. The final community project will be the Mothers’ March on Polio. • Winford L. Atwell has been granted the agency for Farmers Mutual Insurance in Monett. His office will be located at 205 Fifth St. Atwell, who is licensed to write fire, auto and life insurance, has been an employee of the Frisco for the past 11 years and takes over the agency from Ross S. Power. FIFTY YEARS AGO JAN. 25-31, 1965 • A giant air compressor is being installed at the First Methodist Church as part of the $75,000 remodeling project. A 25-ton capacity compressor will be added in a project expected to take five weeks to complete. • An aggressive, hot-shooting Monett Cubs basketball team handed Coach Jim Julian his 100th victory as head coach at Monett High School on Jan. 29 by romping to an easy 92-78 victory over the Neosho Wildkittens. The Cubs won their 11th game in 14 starts. Two cakes were baked especially for the occasion. FORTY YEARS AGO JAN. 25-31, 1975 • The late Monett funeral home director R. Gordon Bennett, who died on June 9, 1974, has been named to the Who’s Who in Missouri for 1974, based on his service contributions, particularly
his work with the Cancer Crusade. Bennett served as Barry County chairman of the American Cancer Society for 10 years. • Construction got underway this week on an addition to the New Site Baptist Church, southwest of Monett. The two-story addition at the rear of the church will include a baptistry, three Sunday school classrooms and a library area. Work is expected to be completed by early summer. THIRTY YEARS AGO JAN. 25-31, 1985 • A vehicle reported stolen in downtown Monett on Jan. 29 was located just 10 minutes later at the junction of Highways 60 and 39 in Aurora, with an Aurora man arrested on felony stealing charges. Quick reporting by owner Kelly DeGraffenreid and a bulletin to area law enforcement agencies contributed to the response. • Plans are complete for the annual Winterfest, sponsored by Freistatt Lions Club for Feb. 9 at the Ernte Fest Building. Pete and the Polkatimers, a popular group from Tulsa, with its motto, “Keep Polka Alive in 1985,” will return after making their first appearance in Missouri at the last Ernte Fest. TWENTY YEARS AGO JAN. 25-31, 1995 • EFCO Corporation has announced an agreement to buy Don Reynolds USA Inc., a curtain wall company with U.S. and Canadian patents. Reynolds’ design eliminates the need for internal joint sealant or corner plugs, thus reducing field labor significantly.
A popular celebrity at the second annual Monett Kiwanis Club’s “Sports Night” on Jan. 27, 1955 at the Monett City Park Casino was Connie Mack III, shown above giving his autography to Monett boys who cornered him in the lobby before the highly successful program began. Mack is the grandson of Connie Mack, the famous “grand old man of baseball,” and is serving in an official capacity with the new Kansas City Athletics. Awaiting autographs above, from left, are: Gary Bass, Joe Ledl and Melvin Henderson. In the back row, looking on, are: minor league umpire Joe Becker of Joplin, Charles B. Main of the Kiwanis Club, and Harold Schuchman, Kiwanian who served as general chairman of Sports Night. File photo/The Monett Times • The new elevator is now in service at the Barry County Courthouse. The elevator brought the county into compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, which went into full effect on Jan. 26. TEN YEARS AGO JAN. 25-31, 2005 • Offices at the Monett Fire Department are in the process of being rebuilt after an interior
flood significantly damaged the department. A broken toilet at the rear of the stage in the City Hall Auditorium resulted in water leaking for weeks through the floor and into the fire department. • A lively debate developed at a public meet over a proposed new half-cent
capital improvements sales tax for Monett, held Jan. 27 at the City Park Casino. Skeptics questioned alternative ways to pay for a new police station, Monett’s TIF program and the frugality of city spending. The sales tax goes to voters on Feb. 5.
ON THE COVER: Tahamara Ibarra holding her diploma when she completed her first college degree in 2010 from the University of Arkansas. Contributed photo
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Purdy graduate recalls teaching in Brazil
Tahamara Ibarra urges greater understanding of cultures BY MURRAY BISHOFF times-news@monett-times.com
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hen a Purdy High School graduate receives an opportunity to follow her college education with a year of teaching abroad, it’s a tough offer to resist. Tahamara Ibarra, a 2006 Purdy graduate, followed the route of adventure after completing her college degrees in 2013. Ibarra received a $20,000 Fulbright grant for the 2014 academic year in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The grant covered her living expenses for nine months to participate in the “English Without Borders” program, sponsored by the Brazilian government. “I was one of 90 individuals selected from a national pool of 720 applicants,” Ibarra said. “I taught CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
Tahamara Ibarra posed with neighborhood children she taught, who held posters depicting different aspects of U.S. society as she tried to familiarize them with the U.S. and overcome stereotypes. Contributed photo
Two children who attended every weekly class offered by Tahamara Ibarra showed great progress in English and interest in U.S. culture. Contributed photo
Tahamara Ibarra, at center, with two other Americans in the Fullbright U.S. Student Program, Meghan Byrnes, from Colorado, and Dimetry Duckrey, from Pennsylvania, who taught in Brazil in 2014. Contributed photo
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SPRINGFIELD: The Springfield Symphony presents a concert of Russian music at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Hammons Hall, with pianist Cadym Kholodanko. Chinese classical pianist Ji will perform in the Don and Betty Wessell Emerging Artist Series at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 27 at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, Fractal Sky plays Thursday; Leah and the Mojo Doctors plus Pat Green play Friday; a tribute concert to Sublime is offered on Saturday; and Monett-band Plymouth Junction plays on Sunday. FORT SMITH, Ark.: The Fort Smith Symphony performs Ravel’s “La Tombeau de Couperin,” Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto with soloist Matt Vangiel and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Arkansas Best Corporation Performing Arts Center, 55 S. Seventh St. JOPLIN: At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, the Shotgunbillys perform on Friday. The Dropouts play Saturday. MIAMI, Okla.: At the Buffalo Run Casino, Moe Bandy and Joe Stampley play at 8 p.m. on Thursday. Country music star Easton Corbin plays at 9 p.m. on Friday. TULSA, Okla.: Country music giant Loretta Lynn performs at 8 p.m. on Jan. 29 at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa. The rock band 38 Special performs at 7 p.m. on Friday at the River Spirit Event Center, 8330 Riverside Parkway. The Signature Symphony performs Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, Dvorak’s Cello Concerto with soloist Joshua Roman and Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino” overture at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Tulsa Community College Van Trease Performing Arts Center, 3727 E. Apache St. At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, performing this week are Reckless Kelly, Kevin Fowler and the Damn Quails on Thursday; the Waka Winter Classic with Brujoroots, Bowlsey, Ripple Green, Jumpship Astronaut and Skytown on Saturday; Badfish plays a tribute concert to Sublime plus Shrub and Kick Tree on Sunday; Railroad Earth and the Shook
Twins on Jan. 28. The Rastrelli Cello Quartet plays at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the John H. Williams Theatre at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St. A tribute concert to the music of Ella Fitzgerald is offered by vocal stylist Cyn at 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, 111 E. First St. KANSAS CITY: At the Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Winter Jam is offered at 6 p.m. on Sunday, featuring Skillet, Jeremy Camp, Francesca Battistelli, Building 429, Newsong, For King and Country and Family Force 5. The concert is also offered at 6 p.m. on Saturday at the Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark Ave. in St. Louis. Rock bands Seether and Islander perform at 8 p.m. on Jan. 27 at the Midland Theater, 1228 Main. Chinese pianist Yun-Chin Zhou performs at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Folly Theater, 1020 Central. ST. LOUIS: The St. Louis Symphony and chorus presents Beethoven’s Mass in C major and Symphony No. 8 and 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at Powell Hall, Grand and Delmar. At the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., classical guitar giant Angel Romero performs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis and conductor Nicholas McGegan perform at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 26 and 27. St. Louis Symphony members play music inspired by Africa, including pianist Peter Henderson on works by Scott Joplin and William Grant Still, at 8 p.m. on Jan. 28.
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SPRINGFIELD: The Springfield Little Theater presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday; and Jan. 29 through next weekend at 311 E. Walnut. The Giving Voice interactive theater troupe gives a workshop performance on the issues of oppression at 1 p.m. on Jan. 27 at the Missouri State University Plaster Student Union. OZARK: Ron Boutwell’s play “Merging Rivers,” the true story of a returning WWII soldier, runs through
Feb. 7 at the Stained Glass Theater, 1996 Evangel. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson, “Slava’s Snowstorm,” a show of contemporary and theatrical clowns, is offered for children and adults with shows at 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. JOPLIN: Beth Henley’s play “Crimes of the Heart” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 through next weekend at Missouri Southern State University. Joplin Little Theater presents Lee Blessing’s play of family non-communication, “Eleemosynary,” opening Jan. 28 and running through next weekend at 3009 W. First St. TULSA, Okla.: Cirque Du Soleil presents its “Varekai” show at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 4 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 1:30 and 5 p.m. on Sunday at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver. The contemporary dance troupe Shaping Sound presents a mash-up of dance styles at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 29 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. A touring production of Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes” is offered at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center, 701 S. Main, southeast of Tulsa. NEVADA: The Big Muddy Dance Company performs at 8 p.m. on Friday at the auditorium at Cottey College. KANSAS CITY: A touring production of Bob Fosse’s “Chicago” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Kauffman Center. Kansas City Repertory Theater’s production of a stage version of Homer’s “Illiad” opens Friday and runs through Feb. 15 at the Spencer Theater, 4949 Cherry. A stage version of Dwayne Hartford’s children’s story “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” opens Jan. 27 and runs through March 1 at the Coterie Theater at Crown Center, Pershing Road and Grand. Carson Kreitzer’s play “Lasso of Truth” opens Jan. 28 and runs through Feb. 15 at the Unicorn Theater, 3828 Main. “Four Score and Seven Years Ago,” a musical for youth about a confrontation between black and white Civil War soldiers, is offered at 10 and 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 26 at the Folly Theater, 1020 Central. “That’s Entertainment: the MGM
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SPRINGFIELD: The annual Robert Burns Night celebration of Scottish art and culture will be held on Saturday at the White River Conference Center, 600 W. Sunshine. The Harlem Globetrotters will perform at 7 p.m. on Jan. 29 at the J.Q. Hammons Arena at Missouri State University. Missouri State University art and design students will exhibit photography, ceramics, metals and jewelry creations at the Student Exhibition Center, East Walnut and Sherman Avenue, through Feb. 14. Pamela Smith Hill, editor of the unpublished Laura Ingalls Wilder’s autobiography, will speak at 7 p.m. on Jan. 26 at the Meyer Alumni Center at Missouri State University. TULSA, Okla.: An RK Gun and Knife Show will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Central Park Hall at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St.
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Years,” a revue of songs from film, runs through Feb. 15 at the Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 W. 10th St. The Indian Ink Company presents “Kiss the Fish” at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 27 and 28 at the Lied Center at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. COLUMBIA: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and Jan. 29 through next weekend by the Columbia Entertainment Company, 1800 Nelwood. ST. LOUIS: Sesame Street Live presents “Let’s Dance” Thursday through Sunday at the Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market. A touring production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” is presented through Feb. 1 at the Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand. Repertory Theater of St. Louis’ production of Todd Kreidler’s stage adaptation of the screenplay for “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” runs through Feb. 1 at the Loretto Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Rd. in Webster Groves. Keith Josef Adkins’ play “Safe House” runs through Feb. 8. Deborah Margolin’s play “Imagining Madoff,” placing scam artist Bernie Madoff in conversation with Holocaust survivor Solomon Galkin, opens Thursday and runs through Feb. 8 at the Wool Studio Theatre at the Jewish Community Center in Creve Coeur. Doug Varone and Dancers perform modern works at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Edison Theater on the Washington University campus. The Mabe family takes its Baldknobbers Jamboree show on the road to perform at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Florissant Civic Center Theater, Parker Road at Waterford Drive in Florissant.
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ST. LOUIS: The Mardi Gras Family Winter Carnival is offered 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday in the Soulard Market Park, with inflatables, arts and crafts, storytelling and a children’s parade to conclude.
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For a chance to hear everything a symphony orchestra can provide, few concerts of the year will compare to the Kansas City Symphony’s offering this weekend. The orchestra performs Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, considered the king of all concertos, with soloist dynamo Joyce Yang, Debussy’s evocative and colorful tribute to the ocean, “La Mer,” and Ravel’s Spanish tribute throwing in all the instrumental colors, “Rapsodie espagnole,” at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway. Every seat in Helzberg Hall has great acoustics.
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The second annual indie folk Ozark Mountain Music Festival in Eureka Springs, Ark. opens Thursday with a performance at 8 p.m. by Mountain Sprout. Friday concerts include the Dusty Pearls from Tulsa at 7 p.m., Folye’s Van from Fayetteville at 9 p.m. and Hosty Duo from Tulsa at 11 p.m. Saturday concerts include the Spring Street Band from Muskogee at 1 p.m. Dusty Pearls at 3 p.m., DimeTrip from Eureka Springs at 5 p.m., Chunky Waggs from Eureka Springs at 7 p.m., the Hooten Hallers from Columbia at 9 p.m., and Shawn James and the Shape Shifters from Fayetteville at 11 p.m. The festival concludes with Brody Buster from Lawrence, Kan. at noon on Sunday. Concerts rare held at the Basin Park Hotel ballroom.
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Pietro Mascagni, a contemporary of Puccini, wrote many wonderful operas seldom heard in the U.S. Winter Opera St. Louis offers one of them, his love story “L’amico Fritz” in two performances, at 8 p.m. on Friday and 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Skip Viraugh Center for the Arts, 425 S.Lindbergh Blvd at Chaminade College. This is a company that offers strong performances on a smaller scale, and this show, with lush costumes, long singing lines and a happy ending, is sure to please.
Murray Bishoff is a veteran theatergoer, traveling weekends to many of the venues within driving distance, from Tulsa to St. Louis. From dance recitals to operas, he’s been there and shares his recommendations.
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In her time away from her job, Tahamara Ibarra, pictured at right, volunteered once a week teaching children in the Santa Magdalena neighborhood of the Brazilian city where she lived. The group ranged from age 6 to 15 and grew to 25 children. Ibarra taught them basic English and U.S. culture. Contributed photo
Teaching: Earned her master’s degree in Spanish literature at Arkansas
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English to university-level students at the Bahia Federal University in Reconcavo, from February to November last year.” Armed with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and biology from Truman State University, and a master’s degree in Spanish literature from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark., Ibarra received approval from her host institution, the University of Arkansas, then was picked by the Brazilian Fulbright Commission, managed by seven Brazilians and seven Americans. “The intent of the program is to place young professionals as English teaching assistants in educational facilities to improve Brazilian’s English language abilities and knowledge of the United States in preparation for the World Cup and the 2016 Olympics,” Ibarra said. “ As a first-generation Hispanic, I was extremely honored for having been selected. I proudly represented my hometown of Purdy and the Midwest as a whole. “My family moved to Purdy when I was 8 years old, the assimilation and acculturation process to the United States is still very clear in my memory.” Ibarra worked as an assistant to an English professor in Santo Antonio de Jesus, in the state of Bahia in northwest Brazil, a state that has retained the African heritage and is 90 percent African. She lived with another university student, Meghan Byrnes, from Colorado. “I definitely did not fit the stereotype Brazilians have of Americans,” Ibarra said. “I’m Mexican, not blonde or driving a convertible. The image they have is what they
see on TV — something we shouldn’t be proud of. They imagine everyone in the U.S. is very wealthy, educated, wears a suit and works on Wall Street, and has healthcare. It’s a big realization that we are like their country, with many different people and not all European. They were very curious about African Americans and their assimilation. “I told them about public high schools, getting into college and how to get scholarships. I told them it’s important to learn a second language, because of our diversity here. Most of them spoke English with thick Portuguese accents.” Ibarra said her job was primarily to teach grammar and American culture. Her students wanted to learn all about the culture, especially things like American baseball, though they knew none of the rules. American football also intrigued them. “Sports gear is very expensive in Brazil, even a glove,” Ibarra said. “Typically, a soccer ball is what they get.” The Brazilian culture made a big impression on Ibarra, as well. “I was very impressed by how warm the culture is,” Ibarra said. “You might think people were being nice because they wanted something. They’re just that way. I was very reserved and maintained a physical distance. “There is no distance there. People grow up without personal space. They’re offended if you’d offer to shake hands. In Brazil, you shake, exchange two kisses and a semi-hug, even on the first meeting.”
The Brazilian culture offered other striking features. Ibarra was impressed by the priority placed on family and relaxing, the two hour lunch breaks and the closing of businesses at 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Ibarra said she became more grateful for things available in the United States, like something as simple as accessible roads, security, a refuge from violence and drug trafficking, where she could trust the individuals who were the authorities. Because it was an election year, Ibarra witnessed many labor strikes during her time in Brazil, even at the university. When the police went on strike, it became necessary to close the university. One group of teachers would strike, and others would follow, making day-today activity somewhat unpredictable. “I gained a greater respect for African culture as a whole,” Ibarra said. “Here, we need to embrace African culture. It seems to be erased here so people will assimilate better. There they’re not afraid to show it and be proud of their heritage. At the end of the day, we’re all humans. We need to be informed, so stereotypes can be broken down.” Ibarra wants to continue her study of cultures and suspects Americans may be afraid to encounter people and cultures that are different. She said the experience widened her perspective. She traveled to Peru, Bolivia and Spain, and is now back in Purdy applying to graduate school.
The Monett Times Midweek “I’m going to get a doctorate,” Ibarra said. “I want to stay in public health, learn more languages, maybe study cultural anthropology. This was one of the best experiences in my educational career.” While at Purdy, Ibarra
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earned scholarships from Coca-Cola, Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Hispanic scholarship. She recalled many Hispanics have asked her about scholarships, and she has encouraged them to research the opportunities and apply.
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EAR ABBY: I just finished the letter from “Plotting and Planning in Arizona” (Oct. 5), regarding why cremation is so popular. There are also other reasons. My father, a WWII veteran, had planned to be buried in a national veterans’ cemetery. After his death we were informed that the only option currently available was interment in the veterans’ wall of honor columbarium, because the cemetery had run out of space for traditional burials.— PROUD DAUGHTER OF WWII VET DEAR PROUD DAUGHTER: “Plotting and Planning” guessed one reason was cost, while another might be that we live in a more mobile society. Readers agreed, but offered additional input: DEAR ABBY: Several people I know prefer cremation because they are claustrophobic. Even the thought of being shut up in a casket gives them the heebie-jeebies.—DAVID IN EAST MOLINE, ILL. DEAR ABBY: Rather than be buried in a cemetery ($$$) or be cremated (my kids objected), I’m donating my body to medical science. I have degenerative arthritis, asthma and other minor conditions. Perhaps by doing this, I
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George’s Inc. Cassville, MO is currently seeking qualified and dependable applicants for the following positions: Maintenance Technicians Processing Qualified Maintenance Technicians will have relevant work history preferably with Industrial Maintenance experience.
Line Positions - Processing Our processing line positions have a starting hourly pay rate of $9.60 on day shift and $10.10 on evening shift with an additional $.85 per hour by the end of the first year of employment.
Employee Specifications: (key results expected from this position in the first 6-12 months) 1. Must have a valid Missouri LPN/RN license or… 2. Must have a valid Missouri Paramedic/EMT certification 3. Must have a valid drivers’ license with no violations 4. Must be proficient in Microsoft office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook…. 5. MO Workers’ Compensation knowledge/experience helpful 6. OSHA compliance and recordkeeping knowledge/experience helpful 7. Must have exceptional attendance and be able to work varying shifts with the ability to work overtime, weekends and travel as required. 8. Must be able to communicate with all levels of the Organization and Healthcare providers. Job Specifications and Duties include but are not limited to: New hire – post offer physicals, health instruct for new hire orientation, Drug & Alcohol screening, providing general first aid and medical care to team members, Ergonomic Program and new hire conditioning, work place injuries, completing First Reports of injury for workers’ compensation claims and compliance, following of all work place injuries including accompanying team member to clinics, doctors, hospitals and interacting with clinicians, therapists, nurses, doctors, insurance company and legal representatives, incident reporting and investigation, participation on teams/ committees, Bloodborne Pathogens training and universal precautions compliance, CPR/FA/AED training, hearing conservation – audiometric technician, OSHA compliance & recordkeeping, participation on HazMat & Confined Space teams, SDS review and understanding, maintaining effective inventory and ordering of supplies, assist the Complex Safety/PSM Manager in safety roles and functions as needed, including; safety inspections, safety training when pertains to medical, job observations, and other support as directed. Position Reports To:
Cheryl Smith Name
Complex Safety/PSM Manager Title
Qualified applicants should e-mail a resume to: Cheryl Smith, Complex Safety/PSM Manager @ cheryl.smith@georgesinc.com or apply in person at: 9066 State Hwy W Cassville, MO. 65625
Hatchery Drivers - Chick Delivery Chick Delivery Drivers require a Class A CDL plus a good driving record and the Egg Pickup Driver requires a Class A or B CDL plus a good driving record. Interested applicants should apply in person at George’s Inc. Human Resources located at the intersection of Highway 37 and Highway W beside the community of Butterfield. Apply in person. Or e-mail resumes to dan.halog@georgesinc.com for questions please call 417-442-3500 or visit our website at www.georgesinc.com George’s is an equal opportunity employer.
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Refrigeration Technician # Shift – must be able to work any shift Must have _2_years’ experience with Industrial refrigeration Must be qualified in _Ammonia Refrigeration ________ Must have verifiable references Must be able to pass a post offer physical and drug screen Full Benefit package offered George’s Inc. is an equal opportunity employer Please send resume to Dan.Halog@georgesinc.com or apply in person. LAWRENCE COUNTY Manor is now hiring for RN day shift 6am to 6pm and some nights 6pm to 6am.Greatbenefits,holidays,sick days, vacation. Sign on bonus. Apply in person. 915 Carl Allen
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16. Help Wanted
Administrative Assistant (Monett) Bell and Associates a local financial services firm is looking for a full-time administrative assistant. Candidate must possess excellent service skills and have a strong background in Microsoft Word and Excel. Duties include answering the phone, processing reports, and assisting clients with various services related issues. No 2 days are ever alike! Someone with experience in health insurance industry is a real plus, but we are willing to train in the right individual. If you are highly motivated, with a “Can Do” attitude and enjoy helping people please e-mail us your resume with contact information. We expect to fill the position in the next 2 weeks.
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