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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 15-21, 1935 • The Gillioz Theatre is going to test your alertness. Starting Sunday, management will call 20 telephone numbers every day. If within 10 seconds the person called can name the picture showing at the theatre that night, the reward will be a ticket good for any show that week. This is going to start a lot of people checking up on the shows, for free passes are not to be sneezed at. • On Feb. 20, eight railroad carloads of perishable products were on the Frisco switch tracks at the V.B. Hall wholesale house at Central Avenue and the Frisco tracks. It was a fine illustration of the patronage given by Mr. Hall to the Frisco railroad, and the huge volume of business done by him, which bring people here from as far away as the Rio Grande valley of Texas, and which supplies a territory reaching as far as Fort Smith, Ark. SEVENTY YEARS AGO FEB. 15-21, 1945 • Glenn Bassett, a well-known concert and radio tenor, and Cpl. Lee Hastings Bristol, an organist and composer, both stationed at Camp Crowder, performed on Feb. 18 at the First Methodist Church in a union service with the First Presbyterian, First Baptist and First Christian churches. • Three Pierce City soldiers, Major Harlin Moore, Seaman First Class Glen Douthitt and Sgt. Layton Bowman

made contact in New Guinea. Douthitt and his buddy, “Slim” Estes, of Marionville hitchhiked from the Naval supply station 29 miles from where Moore is stationed to visit. Bowman phoned and later visited Moore. SIXTY YEARS AGO FEB. 15-21, 1955 • Formation of a permanent industrial development corporation by the Monett Chamber of Commerce was advised by James Idol, head of the industrial development section of the Missouri Division of Resources and Development, at the annual meeting of the Monett Chamber of Commerce. • Construction work was started on Feb. 18 on the erection of an elevator shaft for a new Anderson-Priest automatic elevator at the First National Bank which will provide easy access to areas on the second and third story of the bank building on the Fourth Street side. A penthouse will be erected on the top of the bank building to accommodate the elevator mechanism. Included in the construction plans will be a new stairway between the building area used by the bank and the Randall Insurance Agency. FIFTY YEARS AGO FEB. 15-21, 1965 • Monett has become the only “Four-Star” city in Missouri in the Community Betterment Program highlighted at the annual Monett Chamber of Commerce meeting, held Feb. 15 at the City Park Casino.

Only one city, Flat River, has received all five starts in the program. The only star the city has not yet received is for city zoning and planning. • The official vote in the Feb. 16 election to approve $435,000 in water revenue bonds was 1,177 to 187, or 86 percent in favor. Funds will finance drilling two new deep water wells, two 1 million gallon water storage tanks to increase water pressure, and installing 8,700 feet of new large size water lines. FORTY YEARS AGO FEB. 15-21, 1975 • The late Burl Fowler, head football and wrestling coach at Monett High School until his death Nov. 18, 1974, was honored in a memorial address by Dr. Dell Reed, president of Crowder College at Neosho, preceding the finals of the MSHSAA Regional Wrestling Tournament. Coach Fowler began the wrestling program at Monett High School and before that initiated the program at Seneca High School. He served on the state committee for wrestling and promoted the sport throughout the area. • The walls of the old Forest Park School were bulldozed on Feb. 19 to complete demolition of the building believed to have been constructed in 1916. The school served as a house of learning for more than 50 years, first as an elementary school, later as a kindergarten, and in more recent years as a part of the Monett Junior

In 1975 members of the Monett Police Department received new accessories for their uniforms, including campaign hats and Sam Browne belts. Members of the department, front row from left, are: Chief Elmer Smith, Assistant Chief Charles Tate, Lieutenant Wesley Thomas, Sergeant Clifford Loveland and Sergeant Joe Boedecker. Back row: Patrolmen Sam Nolan, Frank Snyder, Orville Wickeren, Gerald Lombard and Bill Meeks. Not pictured was Patrolman Rodney Barekman, who was attending the Highway Patrol police academy in Jefferson City. File photo/The Monett Times High School, with band rehearsals held there. THIRTY YEARS AGO FEB. 15-21, 1985 • Glennon Bass, local electrician who spearheaded the Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration in Monett since its inception, received the Monett Chamber of Commerce’s Community Service Award at the Chamber’s annual membership meeting. EFCO founder Terry Fuldner was recognized for receiving the 1984 National Small Businessman of the Year Award. • Membership chairman Robert Eaton reported that the Hobbs-Anderson Post No. 91 of the American Legion now has a grand total of 302 paid members. The total includes 20 new members and five lifetime members. TWENTY YEARS AGO FEB. 15-21, 1995 • Monett veterinari-

an Dr. Don McCormick cares and houses exotic animals turned over to him by the Missouri Conservation Department until their future is determined. Tenants include a bald eagle with an intestinal infection, two adults wolves, a pair of cougars, a baby deer and a confiscated six-monthold tiger. • A plan with architectural drawings has been completed for making Monett City Hall handicapped accessible. The proposal by Verona architect Vern Hillman would make the first and second floors of city hall accessible with an elevator, and provide restrooms that meet requirements

under the Americans with Disabilities Act. TEN YEARS AGO FEB. 15-21, 2005 • It was a day of laughter and tears as the Monett/Purdy affiliate of Habitat for Humanity celebrated the completion of its first house and turned turned the keys over to the Michael and Robin Campbell family. A dedication ceremony was held in Monett City Hall Auditorium. • All four Monett High School wrestlers who advanced to state competition placed in the finals. Ben Hohensee at 275 pounds took third. Dakota Greenhaw at 215 pounds took fifth. Ryan Wegrzyn at 152 pounds and Taylor Mirchell at 160 pounds both took sixth place.

ON THE COVER: Self defense instructor Jay Jastal demonstrated a hammer fist to the nose on his son, Sean. The move showed class members how to stun an attacker, if done properly. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Self-defense classes kick off Classes teach students how not to become a victim BY MELONIE ROBERTS

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n this day and age, one can never be too careful about personal safety, and officials at Scott Regional Technology Center are making it easy for people to learn the basics of self defense. “When you come out of here, you’re not going to be a ninja,” said instructor Jay Jastal. “I’m going to teach you tactics that will help if you are ever attacked. These are easy to learn and practice at home.” Jastal identified several areas of study students will learn, including target points on the body, pressure points, yelling, defensive weapons and improvised weapons. “You will learn how to protect yourself at home, at school and on the street,” Jastal said. The first thing Jastal told the class was to get in the right frame of mind. “Did anyone see the video where a man took a young lady off the street in broad daylight?” Jastal asked. “He shoved her into a car and took off. She CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

Sebastian Brant practiced his cobra strike against a padded target, held by Sabrina Brant, during a recent self-defense class held at the Monett Athletic Center. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Self defense instructor Jay Jastal, who spent 24 years in the Airborne Infantry, demonstrated on his son, Sean, how to pull the ears or hair to fight off the advances of a potential attacker. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Tona Pruente took her self-defense lessons to heart, striking the padded target and yelling “Help! Police!” during the training sessions. The class, offered through Scott Regional Technology Center, teaches basic self defense moves to participants so they can startle an attacker and get away. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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SPRINGFIELD: The Missouri State University Symphony Orchestra plays Copland’s “Billy the Kid Suite,” RimskyKorsakov’s “Russian Easter Overture” and Barber’s “Adagio for Strings” at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. The annual performance of Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” will be given at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the O’Reilly Center at Drury University. The Symphonic Band at Evangel University performs at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 19 in Barnett Recital Hall. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are the Bel Airs, Crescent City Combo and Todd Snider with Reed Foehl on Friday; Turnpike Troubadours on Saturday; the Wood Brothers and Kristina Train on Feb. 17; and the Randy Rogers Band on Feb. 19. The Day of Percussion, featuring marimba player Gordon Stout and Afro-Cuban percussion artist Fernando Valencia along with several school percussion ensembles, perform on Saturday at the University of Arkansas’ Fine Arts Center. The fourth annual Bees for Bach concert plays J.S. Bach at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2925 N. Old Missouri Rd. The University of Arkansas Schola Cantorum vocal ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the university’s Fine Arts Center. EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: The fourth annual Hometown Jam with seven local bands is offered Friday at the Auditorium, 36 S. Main. CARTHAGE: At the Woodshed Emporium, in Cherry’s Art Gallery, 311 S. Main, East Texas singer songwriters Lynn Adler and Lindy Hearne perform Americana and roots music at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. JOPLIN: The Pro Musica concert series returns with the Brasil Guitar Duo, playing at 7 p.m. on Thursday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 812 S. Pearl Ave. At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, a tribute concert to Stevie Ray Vaughan is offered on Friday. Sassafras plays rock and country on Saturday. TULSA, Okla.: Signature Symphony

performs “Music of Love,” with selections by Saint-Saens, Borodin, Faure, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Delius, Khachaturian, Mascagni and Elgar, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Tulsa Community College Van Trease Performing Arts Center, 10300 E. 81st St. Songwriter John Sawyer performs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center, 701 S. Main. At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, performing this week are Excision, Protohype and Minnesota on Thursday; the Josh Abbott Band and Hudson Moore on Saturday; R.L. Grime, Djemba Djemba and Tommy Kruise on Feb. 17; and David Cook and Luke Wade play on Feb. 18. PARSONS, Kan.: Classical pianist Thomas Pandolfi performs Friday at Parsons Municipal Auditorium, 12 S. 17th St. PITTSBURG, Kan.: The Southeast Kansas Symphony performs with Cuarteto Tanguero for a concert of tango music at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts,, 1701 S. Broadway. KANSAS CITY: Barry Manilow and Dave Koz perform at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd. Jim Brickman performs with the Kansas City Symphony at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway. At the Midland Theater, 1228 Main, an Elvis tribute concerts is offered at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. John Mellencamp and Carlene Carter play at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Hellyea, Devour the Day, Like a Storm and Archer perform at 8 p.m. on Feb. 17. At the Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., classical pianist Lisa de la Salle plays works by Brahms, Debussy and Ravel at 8 p.m. on Friday. Blues singer songwriter Kelley Hunt performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday. COLUMBIA: The Waka Winter Classic, with bands Dead Bed Bad, Blake Gardner and the Farmers, Grand Villanova, Dusted Groove and Integrow, is offered at 9 p.m. on Thursday at the Rose Music Hall, 1013 Park Ave.

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SPRINGFIELD: Elizabeth Swados’ musical “Runaways” is presented by the Missouri State University drama depart-

ment at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Coger Theatre at Craig Hall on the MSU campus. Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” is presented by Springfield Contemporary Theatre, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday with more performances for the next two weekends at 431 S. Jefferson. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson, the world premier run 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. 19 through next weekend, with additional performances through Feb. 22. A touring production of Lerner and Loewe’s musical “Camelot” is presented at 7 p.m. on Feb. 17-19 through next weekend at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson. MIAMI, Okla.: Ira Levin’s play “Death Trap” is presented at 7:30 p.m. with more performances through next weekend at the Coleman Theater, 103 N. Main. TULSA, Okla.: At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., Tulsa Opera presents Gounod’s opera “Romeo and Juliet” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday in the Chapman Music Hall. “Chicago: the Musical” is presented at 8 p.m. on Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday and again next weekend in the John H. Williams Theatre. Theatre Pops’ production of David Ives’ play “Venus in Fur” opens at 8 p.m. Feb. 19 and runs through next weekend at the IDL Ballroom, 230 E. First St. BARTLESVILLE, Okla.: At the Bartlesville Community Center, Missouri Children’s Theatre presents “Hansel and Gretel” at noon and 7 p.m. on Friday. The Gershwin revue “Nice Work If You Can Get It” is offered at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 17. PITTSBURG, Kan.: The musical “Guys and Dolls” is percent Thursday through Saturday at the performing arts center at Pittsburg High School, 1310 N. Broadway. KANSAS CITY: Off Center Theatre presents “A Night on the Town” with Molly Hammer, an intimate musical theater revue at 8 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday at Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd. “Presto: A Musical,” focusing on the games played that explore love, will be presented at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Kick Comedy Theater, 4010 Pennsylvania Ave. “50 Shades: the Musical Parody” is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 4 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 2:30 and 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Starlight Theatre in Swope Park. Kansas City Repertory Theater’s production of a stage version of Homer’s “Illiad”

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SPRINGFIELD: Repticon, the reptile and exotic animal show, is offered on Saturday and Sunday at the Shrine Mosque, 601 St. Louis. A Valentine dinner and dance is offered on Saturday at the Pythian Castle, 1451 E. Pythian St. the 17th annual Auto Swap Meet will be held Friday and Saturday at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. SPRINGDALE, Ark.: John Cariani’s play “Almost, Maine” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main. ROGERS, Ark.: At Rogers Little Theater, 116 S. Second St., “Legally Blonde: the Musical” is presented Friday and Saturday and Feb. 19 through the next two weekends. TULSA, Okla.: Comedians Louis

Anderson and Rita Rudner perform at 7 p.m. on Friday at the River Spirit Events Center, 8330 Riverside Parkway. KANSAS CITY: Comedian Rodney Carrington performs at 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Midland Theater. Comedian Nick Offerman performs on Thursday at the Lied Center on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence. ST. LOUIS: Professional bull riders perform at 8 p.m. on Friday, 7 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Scottrade Center, 1601 Clark Ave.

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runs through Sunday at the Spencer Theater, 4949 Cherry. COLUMBIA: Talking Horse Productions presents Annie Baker’s play “Circle Mirror Transformation” at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday at 210 St. James St. “Sid the Science Kid: Live” is presented at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Missouri Theatre, 203 S. Ninth St. John Gassner’s play “The Whipping Man” opens Feb. 19 and runs through next weekend at the Rhynsburger Theater on the University of Missouri campus. Stephens College presents Monica Bryne’s play “What Every Girl Should Know” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 through next weekend at the Warehouse Theatre, 100 Willis Avenue.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: Mardi Gras activities move into full gear with the seventh annual Krewes of Krazo Hookers and Jokers Ball, starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. The Coronation Ball and masquerade dance begins at 6 p.m. on Friday at the Crescent Hotel dining room. The Mardi Gras parade is at 2 p.m. on Saturday downtown. A Mardi Gras jazz brunch is offered at 11:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Crescent Hotel. The Fat Tuesday St. Liz Cajun King Cake Ball is offered at 6 p.m. on Feb. 17 at St. Elizabeth’s Church Parish Hall, 232 Passion Play Rd. KANSAS CITY: The Midwest Double Reed Society’s Double Reed Festival begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday at Diastole, 2501 Holmes St. ST. LOUIS: The St. Louis Valentine’s Music Festival, with performances by Doug E. Fresh, El DeBarge, Guy, SWV, KC and Jojo, Bobby Brown, Dru Hill and Slick Nick is offered at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Chaifetz Arena, Market and Lindell.

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The 11th annual Chocolate Lovers Festival is offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. Visitors can sample chocolate cookies, cakes, candies, ice cream, beverages and dipping fountains from two floors of exhibit space. For the admission price, attendees can fill a box of their favorites to take home. This is an amazing show that includes the premier cake decorating event in the area.

If you enjoyed the show “Jersey Boys,” now you can hear the real thing as Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa. Valli has not toured the Midwest in years, so hearing his ensemble in the comfortable confines of the Hard Rock will make for a particularly pleasant evening. The casino is the most attractive in the area and has terrific places to eat inside.

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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When an attacker telegraphs what he is about to do, like take a swing at his victim, Jay Jastal, self defense instructor, demonstrated how to shove the attacker, played by Sean Jastal, off balance by pushing back the head. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times. com

Taylor Rhea took her turn at striking the padded target in some of the key defense areas, the eyes and nose, during a recent self-defense class at the Monett Athletic Center. Students are taught such tactics as target points, pressure points, defensive weapons and improvised weapons. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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didn’t fight, she didn’t yell. She automatically cowered down and became a victim. “As humans, we are too trusting. Sometimes, people let themselves become victims.” Jastal said the lessons would benefit any age group, from children in elementary school, to college students and adults. “This is real world stuff,” Jastal said. “The most important thing is teaching you to get away from your attacker. Poke his eyes,

yell, scream, fight back. If you get away, run. “Attackers are looking for soft victims. They don’t like someone who fights back.” Jastal said, if possible, to grab a handful of hair and pull the attacker’s head back or hit them with a hammer blow to the nose. “There are also pressure points on the human body that, if done correctly, will bring an attacker to his knees,” Jastal said,

demonstrating a forearm blow to the area of the neck that meets the shoulder. “Put everything you’ve got into it. They will drop. Then run and yell.” Jastal also instructed students on how to recognize when an attacker is telegraphing what move he will make next. “Their body stance will change,” he said. “They will change their weight. If someone is going to take a swing at you, get in and shove your hand under

their chin and shove their head backward. That will throw off the swing.” Along with hand-tohand techniques, students also learned how to defend themselves using weapons and improvised weapons. Additional self defense classes are being offered for the spring semester at Scott Regional Technology Center, at a cost of $5 per person. For more information, people may call Pam Wormington at 417-2357022.

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EAR ABBY: My husband, “Mason,” and I have been married for 10 years. We have a beautiful 7-year-old daughter and have just found out we are having another girl. The day we learned her gender, Mason dropped a bomb on me. He said he’s not in love with me anymore, and it has been eating at him for a while. He said he was too scared to tell me sooner. He won’t talk to anyone and doesn’t seem to want to fix it. We both came from broken homes and had always agreed not to do that to our kids. But I can’t act like everything is normal under the same roof. He says he’ll stay at his brother’s place at night after our daughter goes to sleep. He’s at work before she’s up for school anyway. We agreed that if she wakes up at night and calls out for him, I should tell her he got “called in to work.” Please give me some advice.—BROKEN IN NEVADA DEAR BROKEN: By the age of 7, your daughter is old enough to recognize tension between her parents. She is also aware enough to comprehend that her father is no longer living there if he’s spending his nights elsewhere, particularly if he intends to carry on this charade for any length of time. You say your husband “won’t talk to anyone,”

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DEAR ATTRACTED: If the woman tells her gay friend how she feels, he may be flattered, or it may make him uncomfortable. That’s the risk she takes. As to whether she should ignore her feelings, if she wants a romantic partner who can reciprocate her physical attraction, she will have to concentrate on finding someone who is straight. Trust me on that. DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine, “Fran,” died nine years ago. Prior to her death, I had little interaction with her husband, “Dexter.” As a matter of fact, when I met Fran, she was divorced, but she and Dexter re-united. Dexter and I are now

in love and are planning to marry. He is 66 and I am 61. A lot of people feel it is wrong for us to be together. Your thoughts, please?—GOING FOR HAPPINESS IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEAR GOING: “A lot of people” are unhappy in their lives and judgmental. They sometimes poke their noses into matters that are none of their business. If you and Dexter want to be happy, avoid the naysayers as if they have a virus—because the kind of ill will they spread is contagious. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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16. Help Wanted 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. 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, DUMP TRUCK Drivers needed. Local, Good Pay, Benefits available. Call 417-466-3758 (Doug Stokes) Fax applications to 417-466-7914

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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.

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.

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.

REGISTERED NURSES 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:

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

ImmedIate OpenIng Couple needed to manage apartment Complex Must diagnose and repair units, make ready and clean, have prior maintenance experience and provide your own tools. Office duties include online advertising, application screening, preparing leases and rent roll. Must live on site 2 Bedroom Apartment Email resume to rentals@triplesproperties.com

OTR Drivers • Home Weekly • New Equipment • 10-15,000 Miles/Month • Casuals Welcome • Run Your Schedule • Some Dedicated Call Tony 8:00-5:00 Mon-Fri www.comstar-inc.com Comstar Enterprises, Inc.

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16. Help Wanted FASTENAL IN Monett would like to invite ambitious, hard-working individuals to apply for the position ofPart-TimeSalesSupport.Applicants should be able to bring new ideas and improvements to business practices; remain fair, respectful and moral in all situations; and work well both i n d e p e n d e n t l y and as part of a team. For more information or to apply please visit www.fastenal.com and click on careers. 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. M E C H A N I C OPENING (Diesel-All Levels):Sign-OnBonus!Competitive Pay, Comprehensive Health Benefits, 401K & More! Certifications & skilled knowledge to repair, troubleshoot Engines / Electrical / Brake / Cooling Systems / Transmissions call to day, Penske Truck Leasing: 1-855-346-8801 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

25. Real Estate For Sale 5 ACRES, Nice Location $24,900. Easy owner finance. 860-8340

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LEASE OR Lease to Own. 3Bd, 2Bth all elec. Large Manufactured home on 2 Acres. $650.00 plus deposits. 498-6351

1 BR & 2 BR, All electric, includes refrigerator with ice, dishwasher, range, washer & dryer, oak cabinets. Available Now! 235-9839.

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2 BEDROOM Apt. $400 month. NewlyRemodeled/Tilefloors,Deposit $400, Ref. Required. No Pets. 417-669-4846

CABINETS - GLAZED Maple Never Installed, Solid Wood, Can Add or Subtract to Fit Kitchen. Cost $5,900, Sacrifice $1550. 417-423-7919.

FOR SALE, Lease, or Rent to Own, newer all elec. home. 3Bd/2Bth on 1 Acre w/storm cellar. $750.00 plus deposit. 498-6351

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

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.

29a. Duplexes For Rent 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. 3/2/2 DUPLEX. All appliances including W/D & microwave hood. All electric. $650.00/month, 1 yr. lease. No dogs & no smoking in residence. 417-235-4829 or 417-236-2054

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2BR, 1BA, garage, central H/A, all electric. $450/mo. No pets. 417-236-4118. FOR RENT: 2 BR, 1 Bath, No pets, No smoking, 510 Dairy, $400/mo + deposit. Call 466-8817 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 J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent. Weekly low rates - No pets. Cable TV, refrigerator, microwave. 417-489-6000

33. Miscellaneous for Sale

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

HOT TUB - 2015 6 Man Spa. Loaded, MSRP $8995 with everything and would take $3900. OBO Call 417-594-4743 Can Deliver. MATTRESS SET - Simmons Pillow Top New. Take $190 for everything. 417-353-2455.

37. Livestock CERTIFIED BEEFMASTER Bulls; virgins, all vaccinations, polled/dehorned, raised on grass. One and two year olds. Disposition a must here. Priced to sell. Heifers available. Seymour area. (417) 935-4343

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Amid ‘Mockingbird’ sequel buzz, worries about Lee’s wishes BY JAY REEVES Associated Press

MONROEVILLE, Ala. — Hometown friends and fans of “To Kill A Mockingbird” author Harper Lee are struggling to reconcile a publisher’s sensational announcement — that her decadesold manuscript for a sequel had been rediscovered and will be released — with the image of the elderly writer at her sister’s recent funeral. Grieving, ill and seated in a wheelchair, Lee talked loudly to herself

at awkward times during the service for her beloved older sister and attorney, Alice, according to two family friends who attended the November service. Lee mumbled in a manner that shocked some in attendance, said one of the friends. Both spoke on condition that they not be identified — one for fear of upsetting those handling the author’s affairs, the other not wanting to upset the family. That scene seemed at odds with Tuesday’s

announcement by an arm of HarperCollins Publishers that included an eloquent statement attributed to Lee, 88, who spends her days in an assisted living center not far from where she grew up in this south Alabama town, the inspiration for “Mockingbird.” The publisher said Tonja Carter, an attorney who practiced with Alice Lee, found an unpublished manuscript titled “Go Set a Watchman,” and that it will be released in July as a sequel to

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Burnham said in a telephone interview Tuesday that he was “completely confident” she was fully involved in the decision to release the book. He acknowledged, though, that he had had no direct contact with Lee regarding the new book and had last seen her years ago, for a celebra-

tion of her 80th birthday. Burnham said he relied in part on reports from literary agent Andrew Nurnberg, who had found Lee “feisty” and enthusiastic about the new book. Nurnberg released a statement Wednesday saying speculation on Lee’s life was to be expected.