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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEARS AGO FEB. 8-14, 1935 • A large delegation of Monett business men left for Jefferson City on Feb. 12 to join in the gigantic demonstration against any increase in the state’s onehalf of one percent sales tax. Merchants are protesting what they say is a 400 percent increase in the sales tax, which cannot, under the state constitution, be passed on to the consumer.

• Ed DeChenne, 65, co-builder of a “pusher” type of airplane in the early days of aviation, died in Miami, Okla. Inspired by an exhibition of flying by an aviator who came to Miami from Monett in 1911, DeChenne and S.D. Robinson constructed a plane with the propellor at the rear. The death of Mr. DeChenne recalls the days in Monett when Logan McKee and others were pioneering in aviation. McKee made sensational flights in Monett, Miami and other towns.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO FEB. 8-14, 1945 • Due to the easing of certain government orders, new milk and cream cans are again available for farm use. Most farmers have not been able to buy enough new milk or cream cans for replacements since before the U.S. entered the war.

Farmers have had difficulty producing high quality milk and cream with battered rusty or corroded pails.

• Monett attorney James Sater told Kiwanians he opposes the new state constitution, calling exemption of business and personal property from taxation “a mistake.” “Such exemption of commercial property means that real estate and tangible personal property

such as household goods, automobiles and livestock must make up for the deficiency,” Sater said.

SIXTY YEARS AGO FEB. 8-14, 1955 • A proposal for oneway traffic on Fourth and Fifth streets in Monett and recommended by the Safety Committee has been tabled by the Monett City Council. Petitions from 22 business and professional firms on Fourth and Fifth streets and 12 residents on property on the two streets were presented in opposition.

• The financial report presented to the Monett City Council showed a new high in revenues of all city funds, The total of the general fund, library fund and sinking and interest fund totaled $87,971.21, up from $52,959.18 in 1952.

Monett’s property tax of 85 cents was lower, in order, than Aurora, Neosho, Lamar, Mt. Vernon, Lebanon and Cassville with the highest at $2.25.

FIFTY YEARS AGO FEB. 7-14, 1965 • Members of the Monett Cubs basketball team on Feb. 12 honored Superintendent of Schools E.E. Camp during a brief surprise ceremony by naming him “honorary coach for the 19641965 season.” Camp, who is retiring this year after 26 years in the Monett school system and the past 24 as superintendent, was called from the stands between games for the presentation.

• A total of $692 was contributed during the annual Block of Dimes project, sponsored by the Monett Junior Chamber of Commerce. Chairman John Heim termed the project “quite successful

The Monett Kiwanis Club on Feb. 9, 1965 honored Mayor V.B. Hall and Dr. E.W. Russey. Hall received a plaque honoring him for “distinguished leadership and exceptional service as mayor.” Dr. Russey received a 40-year membership pin in the club. He was one of the charter members and is the only member to maintain his membership over the 40-year period. Pictured, from left, are Mrs. Russey, Dr. Russey, W. Vance Davis as chairman of the Kiwanis education committee, Mayor Hall and Mrs. Hall. File photo/The Monett Times considering the unpleasant weather conditions.”

Donations to the Mothers March and the Block of Dimes raised the total for the March of Dimes from Monett to $1,400.

FORTY YEARS AGO FEB. 7-14, 1975 • Late turn-ins and additional contributions have swelled the proceeds from the annual Mothers March for the March of Dimes to a record $1,590.17, which was $60.17 more than the record collected last year.

• Monett High School principal David Sippy left for Las Vegas, Nev. where he is attending the annual meeting of the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Sippy is serving as chairman this year of the Committee on the Smaller Secondary School, one of 12 standing committees. A feature this year will be the third annual Showcase, initi-

ated by Sippy, in which schools display ideas and programs they wish to share.

THIRTY YEARS AGO FEB. 7-14, 1985 • On Feb. 9, Monett’s Mike Carey won a second place medal in the 105-pound weight class from the Class 1A-2A State Wrestling Tournament at Columbia, enhancing the Cubs’ reputation as a force to be reckoned with on the wrestling mat.

• A resolution of intent to issue $3 million in industrial revenue bonds for a major expansion project for EFCO Corporation was adopted by the Monett Industrial Authority.

Groundbreaking for the project has been set for April 1. The new plant will provide 75 to 100 new jobs, bringing the company payroll to 400 employees.

TWENTY YEARS AGO FEB. 7-14, 1995 • Preparatory work has begun on developing a computer model to predict future flooding in Monett. City engineer Kevin Sprenkle and technician Bruce Washeck began surveying benchmarks for land elevation in the first cross sections of Kelly Creek.

• Jerry Fulp, retired manager from what is now the Missouri Gas Energy Company, was named the new street and sanitation commissioner. Fulp fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Mayor H.C. Beckwith and Commissioner Jon Suit moving into the mayor’s slot.

TEN YEARS AGO FEB. 7-14, 2005 • Monett High School 1983 graduate Monte Belknap will return to Monett as violin soloist on the Paganini Violin Concerto No. 1 at the Feb. 20 concert of the Ozark Festival Orchestra, which will also feature Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait” with Barbara Bullard, who reserved 18 months with the National Guard in Iraq, as narrator.

• Shelves are being stocked at the Pierce City Branch of the BarryLawrence Regional Library. The new building, replacing the one smashed by the 2004 tornado, opens on Feb. 15.

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Deadline looming for Affordable Care enrollment

Those who fail to act may be penalized on tax returns

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he Feb. 15 deadline is looming for enrollment in the federally-mandated Affordable Care Act insurance coverage, also known as Obamacare, for individuals and families.

“This is not a federal insurance policy,” said Karen Ellison, an agent at Huffmaster Insurance in Monett.

“People enrolling into the program will get coverage through Anthem or Coventry, and that will provide the minimum essential coverage for the individual or the family.”

Ellison said the good news is the government is now picking up a portion of the premium costs or all of the individuals’ deductible, out-of-pocket maximums and co-pays for most enrollees.

“The amount of assistance a client receives is based on income and family size,” Ellison said.

The two types of subsidies available through the marketplace are premium tax credits and cost-sharing.

“The premium tax credit helps lower monthly expenses,” Ellison said. “The subsidy is available to families with incomes that fall within 100 and 400 percent of the poverty level who buy insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Clients will pay anywhere from about 2 percent to 10 percent of their income for the mid-level, or silver, plan. Anything above that is paid by the government.”

Those numbers have jumped from the 2014 amounts of 1 percent and $95 per adult and $47.50 per child.

The penalty will continue to increase annually, and those not enrolled in an eligible program by 2016 will pay $2.5 percent of the annual household income or $695 per person, whichever is greater.

Clients opting for the premium tax credit program can elect to have their tax credits paid directly to the insur-

Karen Ellison, an agent at Huffmaster Insurance in Monett, works with Kevin Cloud for affordable health care enrollment. “I didn’t realize the type of coverage I could get for the money,” Cloud said. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com ance company so their monthly premiums are less expensive.

Those opting for the cost-sharing subsidies will see the benefits when they use health care. Clients will pay less when they go to the doctor or stay in a hospital. These subsidies are avail-

able only to those who purchase their own insurance.

Eligible clients opting for this program must fall between 100 and 250 percent of the poverty level. The poverty level varies based on family size, but for Marketplace purposes, clients can

calculate $11,670 for an individual and $23,850 for a family of four.

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SPRINGFIELD: An All-American art song recital, by composers who all studied under Nadia Boulanger, will be offered by five faculty in the Missouri State University vocal music department at 5:30 p.m. on Friday in Ellis Hall at Missouri State University.

The Missouri State University Chorale performs at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at First and Calvary Church, 820 E. Cherry.

Drury University jazz combos perform at 6 p.m. on Friday at the Drury Commercial Street Gallery, 233 E. Commercial.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: 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 Thursday at the Walton Arts Center. “Elvis Lives!,” a tribute concert showing the performing in four eras, is offered at 8 p.m. on Friday. The Clarice Assad Trio performs classical and jazz at 7 and 9 p.m. on Saturday.

At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are That One Guy on Thursday; The Odds, Galaxy Tour Guides, Vintage Pistol, Crazy Neighbor, Irie Lions and Move Orchestra on Friday; The Schwag plays on Saturday.

Singer/songwriters Lynn Adler and Lindy Hearne perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Fayetteville Underground, 101 W. Mountain St. JOPLIN: The Pro Musica concert series returns with the Brasil Guitar Duo, playing at 7 p.m. on Feb. 12 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 812 S. Pearl Ave. The duo also performs at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the Lied Center on the University of Kansas in Lawrence.

TULSA, Okla.: Rock star Alice Cooper plays at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady.

Signature Symphony presents a concert of music by John Williams at 730 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Tulsa Community College Van Trease Performing Arts Center, 10300 E. 81st St. At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., the Danish String Quartet plays works by Bartok, Nielsen and Scandinavian folk songs at 3 p.m. on Sunday in the John H. Williams Theatre.

At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, performing this week are the Cadillac Three and Tyler and the Tribe on Thursday; Motion City Soundtrack, TEAM and Driver Friendly on Friday; and Excision, Prototype and Minnesota

on Feb. 12.

KANSAS CITY: At the Midland Theater, 1228 Main, Bush, Theory of a Deadman and Stars in Stereo play at 8 p.m. on Saturday. The Elvis Lives! show is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 12.

At the Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway, singer/songwriter Ben Howard and Willy Mason perform at 8 p.m. on Friday.

COLUMBIA: The Branford Marsalis Quartet performs at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Missouri Theatre, 203 S. Ninth St. ST. LOUIS: The St. Louis Symphony plays Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8, James MacMillan’s Piano Concerto No.3 with pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Debussy’s “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun” at 8 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday at Powell Hall, Grand and Delmar.

At the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., Leo Kottke, 12-string guitar giant, performs at 8 p.m. on Friday. The St. Louis Stompers play at 10 a.m. on Feb. 10.

Vocal jazz octet Java Jived and the Midwest Jazz-tette play at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 10.

The vocal ensemble Cantus performs at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri.

Organist Todd Wilson performs at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at the St. Louis Cathedral, 4431 Lindell Blvd.

At the Pageant, 6161 Delmar, Miranda Sings performs at 7 p.m. Thursday; Trampled by Turtles, Charlie Parr and the Lowest Pair play at 8 p.m. on Friday; the Dark Star Orchestra plays at 8 p.m. on Sunday; Marilyn Manson plays at 8 p.m. on Feb. 9; Less the Jake plays Reel Big Fish and Authority Zero play at 8 p.m. on Feb. 10; Guster and Kishi Bashi play on Feb. 11.

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A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK

BY MURRAY BISHOFF

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SPRINGFIELD: The Springfield Little Theater presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday, 2:30 p.m.

Sunday at 311 E. Walnut.

Elizabeth Swados’ musical “Runaways” is presented by the Missouri State University drama department at 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 12 with more shows next weekend at Craig Hall on the MSU campus.

A Valentine’s cabaret, with vaudeville acts, a torch singer and a fan dancer, is offered at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Pythian Castle, 1451 E. Pythian St.

OZARK: Final performances of Ron Boutwell’s play “Merging Rivers,” the true story of a returning WWII soldier, run through Saturday 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. 12 through next weekend, with additional performances through Feb. 22.

SPRINGDALE, Ark.: John Cariani’s play “Almost, Maine” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday and again next weekend at Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main.

CARTHAGE: Ken Ludwig’s play “Moon Over Buffalo” is presented Friday through Sunday at the Stone’s Throw Theatre.

MIAMI, Okla.: “Seusical the Musical” os presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Coleman Theatre, 103 N. Main.

KANSAS CITY: A musical revue for kids, “Teacher from the Black Lagoon and Other Stories” is offered at 10 and 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 9 at the Folly Theater, 1020 Central.

Disney Junior Live presents “The Pirate and the Princess” at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Independence Events Center, 19100 E. Valley View Parkway in Independence.

“50 Shades: the Musical Parody” is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 through next weekend at the Starlight Theatre in Swope Park.

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. COLUMBIA: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday by the Columbia Entertainment Company, 1800 Nelwood.

Samuel Beckett’s play “Endgame” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday at the Corner Playhouse

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SPECIAL EVENTS SPRINGFIELD: Dr. John Zumbrunnen will speak on “Benjamin Franklin on Self-Education and SelfGovernment” at 4 p.m. on Thursday at the Library Auditorium.

Springfield Rollergirls compete on Sunday at Remington’s, 1655 W. Republic Rd. JOPLIN: Comedian Nick “The Little Long Haired Comic” Guerra performs at 7 p.m. on Friday in Corley Auditorium at Missouri Southern State University.

TULSA, Okla.: The Harlem Globetrotters perform at 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver.

The third annual Tulsa Heritage Rodeo is offered at 7 p.m. on Saturday in the Ford Truck Arena at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. KANSAS CITY: Monster Jam, a monster truck racing and freestyle competition, is offered Friday through Sunday at the Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd.

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Stephens College’s production of Jean Anouilh’s retelling of “Antigone” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Macklanburg Playhouse, 100 Willis Ave. ST. LOUIS: Disney Junior Live presents “The Pirate and the Princess” at 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday at the Chaifetz Arena, Lindell and Market.

Repertory Theater of St. Louis’ production of Keith Josef Adkins’ play “Safe House” runs through Sunday at the Loretto Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Rd. in Webster Groves. Terence Rattigan’s play The Winslow Boy” opens Feb. 11 and runs through March 8.

Deborah Margolin’s play “Imagining Madoff,” placing scam artist Bernie Madoff in conversation with Holocaust survivor Solomon Galkin, runs through Sunday 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” runs 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 Thursday and runs weekends through Feb. 21 at Tower Grove Abby, 2336 Tennessee Ave. “Curious George: the Musical” is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre, Parker Road and Waterford Drive.

“The Six,” shows showcasing the African American community, is presented Friday and Saturday at the Edison Theater at Washington University.

Rob Maesaka’s play “White to Gray,” a World War II story focusing on a mixed race couple, opens Friday and runs through Feb. 22 at the Mustard Seed Theatre at Fontbonne University.

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SPRINGFIELD: The third annual Beer, Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Festival is offered Saturday at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

Live music is also offered.

NEVADA: The Lunafest Film Festival, with films by, for and about women, is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Cottey College.

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A touring production of Lerner and Lowe’s musical “Camelot” will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts in Springfield. These touring shows are designed to show off costumes, sets, polished singing and ensure audience satisfaction. The show goes from here to Fayetteville, so the chance to catch it locally is a great treat.

Lovers of classical music will especially enjoy the Kansas City Symphony performs Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 and Haydn’s Symphony No. 22 at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway. The Mahler is the best single introduction to the Viennese master. The Haydn shows the standard for light and often humorous orchestral expression leading up to the Romantic period. All seats in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center have great acoustics.

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The biggest Mardi Gras celebration in the area takes place in Eureka Springs. Ark. The Mayor’s Ball, part of the Mardi Gras celebration, will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Basin Park Hotel Ballroom, 12 Spring St. The annual Mardi Gras parade is set for 6 p.m. on Saturday. The Hookers and Jokers Ball will be held at 6 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center.

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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Deadline: Some exemptions exist for those experiencing specific hardships

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There are a few hardship exemptions, including evictions, homelessness, a shut-off notice from a utility, death of a family member, natural disaster and bankruptcy, that will see the penalty waived from this year’s income tax refunds.

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EAR ABBY: Would you please remind your readers that people who have been through an awful divorce DO NOT want to hear anything about their ex? We don’t want to hear—again and again—how much better the ex did in the settlement than we did. We don’t want to hear that the ex was seen with his girlfriend the other day.

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DEAR HURTING: I’m passing along your message. However, when it first happened, you should have told the woman to drop the subject because it was hurtful. If you didn’t, please do that. But if you did say it and your request was disregarded, recognize that this person isn’t a “friend,” that she probably gets a kick out of causing you pain or aggravation, and you should avoid her.

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DRIVERS: HOME weekly! Paid Health Ins., Vacation, Holidays & More. Truck w/Fridge & Microwave. CDL-A w/2yrs recent experience. Standard Transportation Services 1-888-992-4038 ext 133.

DRIVERS, SOLO 3 or 6 day runs, $44cents per mi, Free Health Ins..

Same day pay. 800-769-3993 for details, on-line app www.trailiner.com.

DRIVERS: TEAMS Springfield, MOtoCaliforniaandreturn,4-day runs, new trucks, same day pay, www.trailiner.com 800-7693993,

16. Help Wanted

OTR Drivers

Qualified Maintenance Technicians will have relevant work history preferably with Industrial Maintenance experience.

DRIVERS, 60,000+, CDL-A $2500 sign on, 1 month exp., Same Day Pay! Free Health Ins., No CDL? We have Free Training! www.trailiner.com 800-769-3993.

16. Help Wanted

HELP WANTED: Immediate opening.Mustbeanexperienced “Class A” CDL licensed driver.

Benefits include 100% paid medicalhealthinsuranceandpaidholidays. Driving Tuesday-Friday afternoon.

Home every Friday night, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Excellent Pay! Please apply in person at Ball & Prier Tire Inc. located at Hwys 86 & J, Golden, MO Phone 417-271-3299.

MERCY CLINIC in Cassville is looking for an LPN or MA to join our team. Please apply online at www.mercy.net/careers <http://www.mercy.net/ careers> EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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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.

Job Description

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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Thursday, February 5, 2015 • Page 11

16. Help Wanted

30. Apartments for Rent

REGISTERED NURSES

2 BEDROOM 1 Bath, Central H/A, L a u n d r y , $450.00/$450.00 Deposit, Monett Area 489-8883

Are you looking for a change?

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

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

Apply in person at:

2 BEDROOM Apt. $400 month.

NewlyRemodeled/Tilefloors,Deposit $400, Ref. Required. No Pets. 417-669-4846 NICE 2 Bedroom, C/H air, w/d hookup, fridge, stove, carport, deck. No pets. In Pierce City $500/$500 476-3077

31. Rooms for Rent

850 Highway 60 East Monett, MO 65708

J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent.

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

417-489-6000

COOK

33. Miscellaneous for Sale

EOE/MF/DV

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:

850 Highway 60 East Monett, MO 65708 EOE/MF/DV

26a. Mobile Homes for Rent 2 BEDROOM, 1 1/2 bath, furnished kitchen. Close to downtown. No Pets. 6 month lease, we pay the water. $350 monthly, $125 deposit. 417-235-6097

29. Houses for Rent FOR RENT: 2 Bedroom 1 Bath House between Cassville & Purdy $400.00 month 417-442-3987

For Sale 15" Santa Fe Saddle Roper 5 years old, Great Condition, Tack, Blanket, Stand, and Saddle Cover.

417-678-0599 51. Wanted to Rent PASTURE OR hay ground wanted. Verona or East Monett area.

15 acres or more. Graves 417-669-4583

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We will place the photo in a frame similar to the one to the left. Your little valentine will appear in The Monett Times on Saturday, February 14, 2015.

Child’s Full Name Age Parents Grandparents

All photos must be picked up in the office.

Due to limited space available, names of great-grandparents cannot be included.

HURRY NOW!

The Cost is ONLY $10.00/ single child

Add $1 per additional child in picture

Early Deadline Feb. 3rd.

The cost for Feb. 4th - 6th is $12

Mail, email or bring your photo along with child’s full name, parents’ names, and/or grandparents’ names.

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