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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEARS AGO FEB. 1-7, 1935 • Police state that a too general disregard of traffic regulations in Monett is forcing them to start a drive on reckless motorists and those who think stop signs and other things are not meant for them.

Speeding on some of the better streets is causing much concern.

To disregard the laws governing the operation of a motor vehicle is an affront to common decency. Persons violating the regulations seem to be inviting arrest. They will be accommodated, officers say.

• Through the vigilance of Monett police, a large quantity of liquor was intercepted on Feb. 5 and the transporter and companion were fined in Monett police court. The allegation in police court was that the liquor was being transported without the proper written permit, that it was not labeled and lacked the official seal. The intercepting of liquor bound for dry states is one of the problems of enforcing the present liquor laws. In many instances transporters attempt to escape the state tax.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO FEB. 1-7, 1945 • The Leader department store has moved from 414 Broadway to 313 Broadway, the former Binion-Stocker Furniture Company.

The new location is completely filled with all of the clothing, children’s and shoe lines.

A grand opening is planned.

• The War Moms’ Club and the junior hostesses, sponsoring the Service Men’s Recreation Center, are practically up to their necks in plans for a gay and colorful formal St. Valentine’s dance to be given Feb. 10 at the Armory. They have invited 50 members of Company B, Camp Crowder, to the dance and are worrying about having sufficient accommodations for them.

SIXTY YEARS AGO FEB. 1-7, 1955 • Workmen have begun gutting the old First Baptist Church building at Fourth and Dunn in the first step of a remodeling project which will convert the structure into one of the largest and best equipped Baptist educational buildings in the state. The three-story structure will include 54 Sunday school rooms.

• A $120,000 bond issue calling for the construction of a new six-room elementary school building and extensive alterations of the existing school structure was approved 366-165 in a vote held on Saturday, Feb. 5. An estimated 90 percent of the voters in the newly organized district turned out for the election.

FIFTY YEARS AGO FEB. 1-7, 1965 • Monett’s newest industry, Wells Aluminum, Inc., located on the MIDC tract at 808 County Rd., opened its doors to the public on Feb. 2 in an open house.

Company officials and

other personnel at the 30,000 square foot factory building conducted group tours of the plant.

All machinery will be in normal operation.

• A transaction was completed on Feb. 4 whereby the Monett R-1 School District acquired 20,000 square feet of property on the east side of Tenth Street, adjoining the present football field parking lot on the north side. The newly acquired property will be used as additional student and spectator parking space and will be available for future school building expansion when needed.

FORTY YEARS AGO FEB. 1-7, 1975 • Contractor Pool and Canfield Inc. of Kansas City was the apparent low bidder on the new BarryLawrence Regional Library branch and headquarters building in Monett. The bid of $136,920 was the lowest of eight bids, the highest running $166,800. The library has been located in Monett City Hall since it was built in 1929.

• Forty quilts were displayed in the Quilt Show held on Feb. 6 by the Quilting Ladies of the First United Methodist Church in Monett. The oldest quilt on display was owned by Floyd Strong, a Wreath of Roses pattern made in 1850 and lined with lamb’s wool.

THIRTY YEARS AGO FEB. 1-7, 1985 • Building permit reports for the City of Monett indicate that 1984 was a boom year

The 11 Senior Girl Scouts of Troop No. 116 in Monett entertained with an anniversary tea on Feb. 6, 1955 at the home of Mrs. A.B. Collier, in observance of their anniversary as senior Scouts. After the 150 guests had been received and served dainty cookies with punch or coffee, they posed for The Times. In the front row, from left, are: Barbara Gates, Ramona Armstrong, Jane Shanks, Gladys Everett, Roberta Lamb.

Back row: Olive Ann Epperly, Ruth Keeton, Anita Sue Weddington, Ann Behymer, Linda Nicholson and Sara Parker. File photo/The Monett Times for construction and growth, with 106 permits issued by the city office with a total estimated value of $5,38,935. The total is 30 more than the 76 issued in the previous year.

• Installation of a new NCR 9300 computer system for use in the Monett city offices is nearly complete with most units now in operation. The system provides an expansion in computerized programs over the old system, with two 125 line per minute printers.

TWENTY YEARS AGO FEB. 1-7, 1995 • On February 2, groundbreaking at the proposed site of the new Monett High School, located on the former 80-acre Groh Airport property in the northeast corner of the

city. Completion of the $6 million facility is expected prior to the opening of the 19961997 school year.

• Hildred C. Beckwith submitted his formal letter of resignation as mayor of Monett to the city council and clerk on Feb. 3, citing health reasons. Beckwith, who has served since 1988, had 14 months left in his term. Commissioner Jon Suit was sworn in as his successor on Feb. 7.

TEN YEARS AGO FEB. 1-7, 2005 • Representatives from Lowe’s, the home

improvement store whose arrival in Monett depends on Monett’s proposed second tax increment financing (TIF), made a formal presentation about plans for a $14 million facility at a public hearing on establishing another TIF in Monett.

• Lonnie Dunn, vice president of manufacturing and co-founder of WinTech, has formally retired. Dunn plans to focus more of his energies into the Dry Valley Bluegrass Festival, which he has presented for the past 10 years.

ON THE COVER: Shane Baker, pharmacist at Old Town Pharmacy in Monett, said many of the over-the-counter diet aids are less than successful. “Many of them have fillers and people are instructed to take them with a full glass of water,” he said. “It’s the water that gives the feeling of fullness, and subsequently, fewer calories are consumed.” Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Over-the-counter diet aids not magic pills Local pharmacist discusses weight-loss fads

BY MELONIE ROBERTS reporter@monett-times.com

Everyone needing to lose weight may wish there were a magic pill to make the extra pounds mysteriously melt away.

According to Shane Baker, pharmacist at Old Town Pharmacy, there are only two things that will work.

“Increase the metabolism and allow calories to burn better, or block the amount of calories you take in,” he said.

Television and magazine ads have given hope to many, touting the miracle of weight loss through stress blockers, radical diets, pills, protein bars and other non-Food and Drug Administration approved fads and trends.

“Most of those pills are fillers,” Baker said. “The trend now is raspberry ketone, Açai berry and green coffee bean supplements. Unfortunately, there are several medications that should not be taken with these products.

“I tend to screen my patients when they ask about these items and make sure they aren’t doing anything that will cause harm. It doesn’t make sense to take a chance on something that probably isn’t going to work anyway.”

Baker said one of the trends last year included patients taking the hormone Hcg. “Those injections are only for the morbidly obese,” Baker said. “The over-the-counter compounds are not absorbed as well and are broken down by the liver. The most effective way to take those is through injection, a patch or sublingually, where the compound bypasses the liver.

“There was no FDA approval on those compounds, and there were some issues with the way people were taking them. That trend is dropping off now.”

Many diets recommend taking a

Shane Baker, pharmacist at Old Town Pharmacy in Monett, recommends people attempting to lose weight take a good multi-vitamin in conjunction with their weight loss regimens. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com supplement and implementing a very strict diet regimen, typically 500 calories a day or less.

“Of course, people are going to lose weight on 500 calories a day,” Baker said. “The supplements are typically fillers, and the weight loss comes from the extreme dieting.”

Such extreme dieting can have negative results.

“People who go on a 500 calorie a day diet will have rebound weight issues when they quit,” Baker said.

“The body goes into starvation mode and when the individual starts eating again, it goes into rebound mode, often causing the person to gain more weight than they lost. The body goes into survival mode.”

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Some prescription medications can have negative reactions to over-the-counter weight loss aids and herbal compounds. Shane Baker, pharmacist at Old Town Pharmacy, tries to consult with his patients to ensure they won’t take anything that might counteract or negatively interact with prescription medications. Melonie Roberts/

reporter@monett-times.com

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A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK

BY MURRAY BISHOFF

SPRINGFIELD: The rock band Tesla performs at 8 p.m. on Feb. 2 at the Gillioz Theater, 325 Park Central East.

Contemporary Christian musicians Hawk Nelson and Micah Christopher will perform at Youthquake, held 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday at Remington’s, 1655 W. Republic Rd. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: The Symphony Orchestra of Northwest Arkansas presents Rimsky-Kosakov’s “Scheherezade,” Stravinsky’s “Firebird” suite from 1919 and the adagio from Khacaturian’s “Spartacus” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson.

The Hot Sardines jazz band performs 1920s, 1930s and 1940s music at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 5 at the Walton Arts Center.

At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are Groovement and Spoonfed Tribe on Thursday; Foley’s Van and Irie Lion on Friday; Randall Shreve and the Sideshow, Benjamin Del Shreve, Me Like Bees and Surf de Soliel on Saturday; Whiskey Myers and John D. Hale on Feb. 4; and That 1 Guy on Feb. 5.

CARTHAGE: At the Woodshed, at Cherry’s Art Emporium, 311 S. Main, Three on a Wire preforms acoustic blues and folk music at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

JOPLIN: The band Thompson Square performs at 9 p.m. on Saturday in the Pavilion at Downstream Casino, west of Joplin. In the regular performance venue, the rock band Torn plays on Saturday.

MIAMI, Okla.: The musical “Seussical” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 through next weekend at the Coleman Theater, 103 N. Main.

TULSA, Okla.: At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, performing this week are the Kongas, Sir Sly and Colony House on Sunday; Kate Voegele and Leroy Sanchez on Feb. 2; the Cadillac Three and Tyler and the Tribe on Feb. 5.

PITTSBURG. Kan.: Opera singer Sidney Outlaw gives a recital at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 30 at McCray Hall, 205 E. Lindburg.

KANSAS CITY: Rock bands Tesla and NoMara perform at 8 p.m. on Feb. 3 at the Midland Theater, 1228 Main.

At the Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway, the Randy Rogers Band plays on Saturday.

Pierce the Veil and Sleeping with Sirens play at 7 p.m. on Feb. 3.

The Ariel String Quartet and pianist Alon Goldstein play works by Schulhoff, Stravinsky and Elgar at 8 p.m. on on Friday at the Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St. COLUMBIA: At the Nash Vegas casino, 929 E. Broadway, the band Money for Nothin’ performs at 9 p.m. on Friday. Adam Fears plays on Saturday.

The Schwag plays its Grateful Dead tribute concert at the Blue Note, 17 N. Ninth St. ST. LOUIS: The St. Louis Symphony plays an all J.S. Bach program under Baroque specialist Nicholas McGegan at 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday,and 8 p.m. on Saturday at Powell Hall, Delmar and Grand.

At the Pageant, 6161 Delmar, the Sklar Brothers, Kenny Kinds and Nick Vaterott play on Saturday. Tesla and NoMara play on Feb. 4. Miranda Sings performs on Feb. 5.

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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 Feb. 5 through next weekend at 311 E. Walnut.

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, the world premier of Robert Ford’s play “Look Away” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 5 through next weekend, with additional performances through Feb. 22. “Tangram,” performance by ballerina Cristiana Casadio and circus artist Stefan Sing, is presented at 8 p.m. on Friday.

JOPLIN: Joplin Little Theater presents Lee Blessing’s play of family non-communication, “Eleemosynary,” has performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at 3009 W. First St. CARTHAGE: Ken Ludwig’s play “Moon Over Buffalo” is presented Friday through Sunday, again next weekend and on Feb. 14 at the Stone’s Throw Theatre.

TULSA, Okla.: At the Tulsa Performing

Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., the contemporary dance troupe Shaping Sound presents a mash-up of dance styles at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Actor David Gonzalez presents “Sleeping Beauty” with live music, projections and rhyming verse at 7 p.m. on Friday in the John H. Williams Theatre.

At the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady St., the “Dancing with the Stars Live” tour performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday.

Sarah Ruhl’s comedy “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Henthorne Performing Arts Center, 4825 S. Quaker Ave. BARTLESVILLE, Okla.: The musical “Guys and Dolls” is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 2 at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 S.E. Adams Blvd.

KANSAS CITY: The Sesame Street Live show “Let’s Dance” will be presented Friday through Sunday at the Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd.

Dance Reimagined, a mash-up of dance styles by award nominated choreographers, will be presented at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Midland Theater.

Kansas City Repertory Theater’s production of a stage version of Homer’s “Illiad” 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” runs through March 1 at the Coterie Theater at Crown Center, Pershing Road and Grand.

Carson Kreitzer’s play “Lasso of Truth” runs through Feb. 15 at the Unicorn Theater, 3828 Main.

“That’s Entertainment: the MGM Years,” a revue of songs from film, runs through Feb. 15 at the Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 W. 10th St. The Paul Mesner Puppets perform “Rapunzel” through Feb. 8 at 1006 E. Lindwood Blvd.

COLUMBIA: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and again next weekend by the Columbia Entertainment Company, 1800 Nelwood.

Samuel Beckett’s play “Endgame” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 and 5 with more performances through next weekend at the Corner Playhouse at the University of Missouri.

ST. LOUIS: A touring production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” is presented through Feb. 1 at the Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand.

At the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., blues artist Keb’ Mo’ performs at 8 p.m. on Friday. Pianist Timothy Jansen performs two warhorses of the classical piano repertory, Prokofiev’s

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Sonata No. 7 and Liszt’s B minor Sonata, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3.

Tango Buenos Aires performs Latin dances at 8 p.m. on Friday and 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Touhill at the University of Missouri campus.

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, runs through Feb. 8 at the Wool Studio Theatre at the Jewish Community Center in Creve Coeur.

Black Repertory Theater’s production of Lydia Diamond’s play “Stick Fly” opens Feb. 4 with shows running through Feb. 22 at Harris-Stowe State University’s Emerson Performing Art Center, 3026 Laclede Ave. Stray Dog Theater’s production of Yasmina Reza’s play “God of Carnage” opens Feb. 5 and runs weekends through Feb. 21 at Tower Grove Abby, 2336 Tennessee Ave.

the Plaster Student Union at Missouri Southern State University.

A traveling museum exhibit, “A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri,” opens on Saturday at the Meyer Library in Missouri State University.

The annual Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield’s Home Show will be held Friday through Sunday at the Springfield Expo Center, 635 E. St. Louis St. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: A two-day symposium on sacred and secular music from the African and black American tradition is offered Friday and Saturday at the Fine Arts Center at the University of Arkansas.

FORT SMITH, Ark.: At the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum, 1601 Rogers Ave., opening Friday is “Apron Strings: Ties to the Past,” exhibits 51 vintage and contemporary examples that review the apron’s role as an emotionally charged expression, running through March 22. A exhibit of embroidered tapestries by Liz Whitney Quisgard runs through March 1.

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When it comes to legends, opportunities to see them become fewer and fewer.

Country music’s Loretta Lynn is one such legend, who performs at 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa, outside of Tulsa, Okla. A master of classic country, her storytelling is masterful. She is releasing new recordings for the first time in a decade, and at 82 is still going strong. The Hard Rock’s theater is midrange size for a Branson show and offers comfortable accommodations.

Opera lovers won’t want to miss the duo concert by opera superstars Joyce DiDonato and Juan Diego Flórez perform a duo recital at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway in Kansas City. Flórez, the young successor to Pavarotti, is making his second KC appearance, and Kansas City native DiDonato shows why she’s a favorite at the Met in NYC. A likely sell-out concert.

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Thursday through Saturday in the Bud Walton Theatre at Missouri Southern State University. The play follows three young Mississippi sisters betrayed by their passions. The Bud Walton Theater offers an intimate experience.

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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Diet: Water is best habit for dieters

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subsequently been pulled from the shelves due to links between them and cancer and other ailments.

Baker said he does not believe in many of the over-the-counter weight management products on the market today.

“I bring them into the

store and gain as much knowledge about them as I can for those who may have questions,” Baker said. “Some are a help to the community, but all these products are going to do is rev the metabolism.”

Water is one of the best things a dieter can use in a

weight loss regimen.

“Water helps stretch the receptors in the stomach, giving a person a full feeling,” Baker said. “It’s very safe. People who drink a full glass of water before meals will not eat as many calories. Water is a great thing.”

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“Most of the time, the shakes, or meal replacements, are a pretty good idea,” Baker said. “They also activate the stretch receptors in the stomach and give a feeling of fullness. But they shouldn’t be used exclusively. I would also recommend a good multi-vitamin for people trying to lose weight.”

Baker also commented on extreme diet programs, such as Atkins.

“People were taking in too much protein and not enough complex carbohydrates,” he said. “The brain needs those carbs.

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Baker said when it comes down to it, healthier eating is the best path

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“It’s more about what you eat and portion size,” he said. “All diets are based on a 2,000 calorie a day standard. It’s not unusual to go to a restaurant and consume a meal

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EAR ABBY: I am in a great relationship with a wonderful man, “Kevin.”

He loves me very much and we get along well.

I have three kids—two with special needs—and Kevin loves them and treats them like his own.

He also has a son, age 6, who has cystic fibrosis.

I love Kevin and can see myself marrying him. The problem is, I don’t think I like his son.

He’s a good kid, cute and funny, but I don’t feel “love” for him. I’m affectionate with my own kids, but I have to force myself to be with this boy. I am easily irritated by him and sometimes just don’t want to be bothered.

I know this sounds terrible, but I don’t know what I should do. I don’t want to end my relationship with Kevin because I’m so in love. But is it fair to stay with him if I don’t love his son, too?—IN CONFLICT IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DEAR IN CONFLICT: Frankly, it depends upon whether you can learn to love the boy. You say you don’t like him. Why not? Is the reason valid? Is he mean, dishonest, spoiled or too needy? Or could it be that he’s a living reminder that your boyfriend once loved another woman?

If your relationship is to work, you may need an attitude adjustment.

JEANNE PHILLIPS DEAR ABBY Can you focus on the positive qualities the boy has? That would be a good first step. If not, then for everyone’s sake, end the relationship now.

DEAR ABBY: I am 12 and my mom is part of a church group (Unitarian). She recently told me she is taking me to her church where they are making pies for the homeless. Even though this is a nice act, I don’t want to be a part of it (mainly because I am very shy around new people).

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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.

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.

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

1st and 2nd shift available.

Shift ImmedIate OPENINGS openIngs IMMEDIATE welding and Powder Coating positions.

Mig/Tig welding, Powder Coating, Press Brake MustAssembly be able topositions. read andMust interpret blueprints. and be able to read and Past Sheet Metal Fabrication or interpret blueprints.

Past SheetExperience Metal Fabrication Assembly experience required.

Sendrequired. resumes to Experience or Assembly experience HR@imecmonett.com or fill out an application Send resumes to HR@imecmonett.com or fill in person at: ImeCin1716 N. 9th St Monett, out an application person at: IMEC 1716MO. N. Competitive Healthcare and 9th St Monett,Pay, MO.Retirement, Competitive Pay, Retirement, Vacation Benefits.

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The Monett Times Midweek

Thursday, January 29, 2015 • Page 11 .

16. Help Wanted

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.

rbell@sofnet.com

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.

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1-800-533-2343

26. Mobile Homes Sales

49. Wanted

COOK

LEASE OR Lease to Own, 3 Bd 2 Bth Manufactured home on 1 acre, close to Hwy 60 Monett Aurora area. Flexible pymts, $550.00 to $650.00 498-6351

HOUSE FOR SALE IN MONETT. 3-bdrm, big yard, new carpets, owner financing. $5,000 down balance$32,000-$400payments per month. 417-489-0527.

29. Houses for Rent

51. Wanted to Rent

I HAVE very nice rental homes, varied number of bedrooms, the city of Monett. Call Max Easley at 417-235-6871 or 417-693-1024.

PASTURE OR hay ground wanted. Verona or East Monett area.

15 acres or more. Graves 417-669-4583

29a. Duplexes For Rent

55. Storage

2 BR, 1 Ba. 4-plexe units in Monett.AllelectricCentralH/A,appliances furnished, W/D hookups.

Starting at $425 per month, $250 deposit. 354-0744 or 236-0140.

CROSSLAND STOR-ALL. Across East of Wal-Mart. 10 buildings, 7 sizes. 235-3766.

Are you a COOK with DIETARY experience?

If so, we want you to join our team at Lacoba Homes, Inc., a Church-affiliated Skilled Facility.

• Weekly pay • Comprehensive health Ins. • Paid Vacation/Holidays • Career Ladder • Pay based on experience • Bonus Pay Get a fresh start working in a beautiful facility, where we believe in person-centered care!

Apply in person at:

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Job Description

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16. Help Wanted

LAWRENCE COUNTY Manor is nowhiringforLPNnightshift6pm to 6am. Great benefits, holidays, sick days, vacation. Sign on bonus. Apply in person. 915 Carl Allen Mt. Vernon, MO 65712. Online at lcmanor.com This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Visit us online at: monett-times.com

PIZZA HUT Hiring: Assistant Manager. $10 to $11 per hour. Wage based on experience. Flexible hours and shifts available. Must be willing to work weekends and evenings. Position available at Monett Pizza Hut. Fax Resumes to 417-235-5641, or apply online at www.jobsatpizzahut.com, or drop by the store. All responses held in strict confidence.

30. Apartments for Rent 2BR, 1BA, garage, central H/A, all electric. $450/mo. No pets.

417-236-4118.

31. Rooms for Rent

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “anypreference,limitation,ordiscrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference,limitationordiscrimination.

We will not knowingly accept any advertisingforrealestatewhichis in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis

J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent.

Weekly low rates - No pets. Cable TV, refrigerator, microwave.

417-489-6000

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WHY PAY More, Rent from Us & Store. S & G Storage.

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FOR RENT: 2 BR, 1 Bath, No pets, No smoking, 510 Dairy, $400/mo + deposit.

Call 466-8817

25. Real Estate For Sale

Monett Times offers

FRIEZE’S STORAGE- 10 Sizes plus outside storage. Gated at night. Phone 417-235-7325 or 417-393-9662.

41. Farm Products GOOD MIXED grass hay for sale.

4x5 wrap rounds and square bales. Cash only. Phone 417-439-9769 or 417-850-4822.

49. Wanted ATTN: EGG PRODUCERS - Opal Foods in Neosho is seeking contract egg producers. If you have an egg producing facility and are interested in producing eggs for Opal Foods, contact Tim at 417-456-0620 for more information.

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Public Notice advertising plays a unique role both in American history and in the process by which this country’s democracy is preserved.

Its one premise is that people must be informed if they are to govern themselves competently. Public Notice advertising first came into being with the Congress of 1792. That body, recognizing its responsibility to the people, required the Postmaster General to advertise for bids for the construction of new post offices.

From that inauspicious beginning to the publication requirements in federal, state and local laws today, government officials have come more and more to understand their obligations to inform the public through Public Notice advertising. Newspapers over the years have been the vehicle by which these obligations have been fulfilled. They will continue to be as long as the public demands that it be informed frequently and by the best means possible.

Men and women sacrifice in service to their country for many reasons.

Secrecy in government is not one of them.

State law requires government entities at all levels, from water districts to city councils and school boards, to place notices of many of their activities in a legal newspaper. This is a legal newspaper.

A printed notice in this newspaper can’t be hacked into like a website. It’s permanent. The date in the corner proves it was printed when required. It can be trusted without question in these times when trust in government is so low.

Would a similar notice posted somewhere on the internet provide the same measure of transparency?

The answer to that is obvious.

No, it would not.

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