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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEARS AGO FEB. 21-27, 1936 • About 21 men subscribed for shares in the Monett club in the Arkansas-Missouri baseball League at the meeting held at Monett City Hall. Not long after the meeting started a temporary organization was formed and shares were being distributed. The thing is not clinched until the entire amount of $1,000 is subscribed. • A force of men was working in Kelly Creek above Ninth Street on Feb. 25. Most of them were engaged in building the rock wall while some were using picks and shovels. it was a busy crew, and the fact they had put up a block wall about as high as a man’s head in a couple of days shows they are earnest workers. The wall is to be made a foot or more higher. SEVENTY YEARS AGO FEB. 21-27, 1946 • Construction plans of the Army engineers for the proposed Kelly Creek flood control project have been disclosed. They call for construction of a diversion channel for high water north of the city into a tributary valley which joins Clear Creek downstream from the mouth of Kelly Creek. The two-mile project would cross U.S. Highway 60 about 1,200 feet east of the city limits, extend northwest for about .3 miles to a tributary stream and extend west to an unnamed tributary .1 miles downstream from Highway 37. • A new $300,000 milk condensary will be built in Monett as soon as construction can be

started. Realization of the factory marks the end of several months of work between the Chamber of Comemerce’s industrial committee and Mayor V.B. Hall, who signed the agreement with an unnamed company. The business is expected to create 100 jobs. SIXTY YEARS AGO FEB. 21-27, 1956 • Congressman Dewey Short has been urged by the Monett Ministerial Alliance to “do all in your power” to countermand a directive in which National Guardsmen and active reserve units are required to drill on Sundays. The Monett unit, Battery D, 203rd, AAA Battalion, holds a “multiple drill” once each quarter with an all-day session being held on Sunday. • Seventy special education instructors, school administrators and other teachers were in Monett on Feb. 24 for the quarterly meeting of the Southwest Missouri Chapter of the International Council for Exceptional Children at Hatcher’s banquet room. A symposium on “What More Can We Do for Johnny?” was a highlight of the conference with discussions centering on exceptionally intelligent children as well as those retarded for various reasons. FIFTY YEARS AGO FEB. 21-27, 1966 • Land clearing operations are underway on the site for the new LACOBA Homes nursing home to be constructed by the Lawrence County Baptist Association. A $200,000 bond sale is underwriting construction on a 15-acre tract between Highway 60 and County Road, just

west of Lakeland Lodge. • After battling the top ranked Mt. Vernon Mountaineers even for the first half, the Monett Cubs saw their chances of a stunning upset go down the drain when they ran into a frigid third quarter and were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Class M Regional basketball tournament before an overflow crowd in the MHS gymnasium 76-54. The Cubs ended the season with a 9-14 record. FORTY YEARS AGO FEB. 21-27, 1976 • Martin Essary, a Monett High School junior, captured his second consecutive state wrestling title on Feb. 21 in the Class 1A division of the Missouri State Wrestling Tournament in Columbia in the 105-pound division. He won first place in the 101-pound bracket last year to become one of the first Cubs to win in the state tournament. • The Monett Chamber of Commerce named Mary Helen Willhoite, Monett Elementary Schools supervisor, and Lloyd Grieb, former vocational agriculture teacher at Monett High School, as Outstanding Citizens for longtime service to the community. Miss Willhoite was cited for her positive influence on thousands of young people through her long career, and Grieb for initiating the Chamber’s annual Junior Livestock Show. THIRTY YEARS AGO FEB. 21-27, 1986 • Methods to minimize damage in case of flooding in downtown Monett were discussed at a public meeting on Feb. 25. Glennon Bass, Monett emergency management coordina-

Plans were announced in February 1956 to erect five new signs on highway approaches to Monett by members of the Monett Future Farmers of America Chapter. The FFAers plan to place the signs on Highway 60 at the east and west city limits, on Highway 37 at the north and south city limits and on Highway H at the north city limits as soon as weather permits. Pictured with one of the signs, front row from left: Wilbur Ellis, FFA president, and Paul Crosson, reporter. Standing, from left, were: Claud Planchon, sentinel; Franklin Ingle, parliamentarian; and Bob Lohkamp, secretary. File photo/The Monett Times

tor, suggested floodgates should be considered. Bass will also set up a telephone network to provide an early warning of impending floods. • Five Monett High School wrestlers brought home medals from the Class 1A-2A State Wrestling Tournament. Tim Carr and Scott Soncrant took second places. Skip Schaller claimed a fifth place. Mike Carey and Dwayne Swigert took sixth. Monett has had state contenders every year since the 1970-1971 season. TWENTY YEARS AGO FEB. 21-27, 1996 • Marvin Story received the Monett Chamber of Commerce’s Community

Service Award on Feb. 26. Moving to Monett in 1971, Story served as treasurer for the First United Methodist Church for more than 15 years, treasurer for the Ozark Festival Orchestra since 1988, municipal judge from 1977 to 1983 and stayed active in the Monett Kiwanis Club. • The City of Monett and the Monett R-1 School District have asked the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department to lower the speed limit on Business

Highway 60 by the new high school down from 45 miles per hour, and to widen the highway to three lanes. TEN YEARS AGO FEB. 21-27, 2006 • The Monett City Council approved two new subdivision plats. Developer Dwayne Eoff received approval for the first 58 lots of the 114-lot Southwind Estates subdivision on the south side of Moge Road. The second plat divides property on Wellington Drive, owned by Dale Ellis.

ON THE COVER: Kelley Carr and Glenda Cuendet inspect some of the dresses that will be available for girls from Monett, Pierce City and Purdy high schools will have the opportunity borrow for this year’s upcoming prom season. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Formal gown loan program a boon to students, parents BY MELONIE ROBERTS

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ost girls find it exciting to be asked to prom, enjoying the challenge of finding the right gown and accessories to highlight their special night. Others may find it a financial burden their parents just can’t afford. That’s where the prom dress loan program comes in, the community service project of Focusing on Community, Unity and Sisterhood (FOCUS), a non-profit sorority of women dedicated to giving back to the community. “Prom is expensive,” said Kelley Carr, one of the group organizers of the prom dress program. “All of us have had daughters or sons who attended proms, and with the girls, they wear the dress once and then it hangs in their closet. Guys have the advantage of renting and returning a tuxedo.” With dresses hanging in their closets at home, the women decided to donate them to a group project to benefit area girls hoping to find the perfect gown for prom. “Our first year, we started small,” Carr said. “With just a few dresses, we were able to help some girls who were attending prom at Monett. As word about the program spread, donations started coming in, and now we have about 140 in various styles and sizes, from which girls can choose their perfect gown. Through this program, girls can get a dress, and maybe a pair of shoes or some accessories, at no cost.” Dress sizes range from 00 to 14-16, and come in a rainbow of colors and styles, from short and sassy to sleekly elegant. “Dresses can range from $300 to $800,” Carr said. “All the girls want something unique, something that others won’t be wearing as well.” The ladies have photographed the dresses and compiled an album to take to participating school counselors, who know best which students might benefit from the program. This year CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

From left: Becky Pilkenton, Kelley Carr, Glenda Cuendet, Julie Witt and Lori Madison check over dresses in preparation for this year’s prom season. The ladies are members of a local sorority organization that came up with the idea of loaning dresses to girls who might not otherwise be able to have a quality prom experience. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com Formal dresses feature details that make each one unique, like sequin and rhinestone accents that catch the light and sparkle. Melonie Roberts/ reporter@monett-times.com

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A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK

BY MURRAY BISHOFF

SPRINGFIELD: The Symphonic Band at Evangel University performs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at Barnett Recital Hall. The Oh Hellos performs at 7 p.m. on Friday at the O’Reilly Center at Drury University. At the Gillioz Theater, Kevin Gates, Young Greatness and OG Boobie Black play at 8 p.m. on Thursday. Tommy Emmanuel plays at 7 p.m. on Saturday. All bands of Missouri State University perform at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 22 at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. The Missouri State University Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Internationally known oboe player Dr. Kostis Hassiotis performs at 8 p.m. on Feb. 24 at Ellis Hall at Missouri State University. Pianist Avguste Antonov, a specialist in contemporary American living composers, pays at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 25 at Ellis Hall at Missouri State University. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At the Walton Performing Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson, banjo masters Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn perform at 8 p.m. on Friday. The Eldar Djangirov Trio performs at 7 and 9 p.m. on Saturday. At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are Galactic on Thursday, Mike Dillon and Dirtfoot on Friday, Turnpike Troubadours on Saturday and Sunday, and the Josh Abbot Band on Feb. 25. At the University of Arkansas’s Faulkner Performing Arts Center, 453 Garland Ave., the Vijay Lyer jazz trio performs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The Bees for Bach group performs a fundraising concert at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2925 Old Missouri Rd. The University of Arkansas New Music Ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the UA Fine Arts Center, 340 N. Garland Ave. JOPLIN: At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, Retrorockerz play classic rock on Friday. Travis Kidd plays Saturday. Jason Pritchett performs at Feb. 25. MIAMI, Okla.: Country music duo Maddie and Tae perform at 9 p.m. on Friday at the Buffalo Run Casino. TULSA, Okla.: At the Hard Rock Casino

in Catoosa, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday. Hank Williams Jr. performs at 8 p.m. on Feb. 25. The Turnpike Troubadours perform at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Osage Casino, 951 W. 36th St. N. TheTulsaSymphonyplaysMendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 and Respighi’s orchestration of J.S. Bach’s “Wachet Auf” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St. At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, performing this week are Uncle Lucius and the Dirtboxwailers on Friday; Borgeous, Morgan Page and Delora on Feb. 25. Country musicians Chris Young and Cassadee Pope play at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady St. PITTSBURG, Kan.: At the Bicknell Family Center, 1711 S. Homer, the Pittsburg State University Wind Ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pianist and composer Matthew Mayer performs on Saturday. The PSU Symphonic Band and Jazz II groups perform at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 23. The Pittsburg State University Choir performs music from England and Wales in a dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at the Overman Student Center, 302 E. Cleveland. KANSAS CITY: At the Midland Theater, 1228 Main, country musicians Chris Young and Cassadee Pope play at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. At the Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., pianist Richard Goode plays works by Beethoven and Schubert at 8 p.m. on Friday. Violinist Ye-Eun Choi plays at 7 p.m. on Saturday. The University of Kansas Choral Festival is offered at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Kauffman Center. The Kansas City Symphony offers a concert of Baroque music, with Handel’s “Royal Fireworks” music and selections by J.S. Bach and Biber at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 at the Kauffman Center. The Kansas City Conservatory of Music Choirs and four high school choirs combine for 15 works in the fourth annual Celebration of Peace Festival at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Community of Christ Temple, 1001 W. Walnut. At the Lied Center at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, the KU Wind Ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 23. The vocal ensemble Chanticleer performs at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 25. ST. LOUIS: Widespread Panic plays at 8 p.m. Friday at the Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market. AC/DC performs at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark Ave.

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SPRINGFIELD: Chekhov’s play “Uncle Vanya” is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22-25 in the Craig Hall Balcony Theatre at Missouri State University with more shows next weekend. Springfield Little Theatre presents “Disney’s Aladdin Jr.” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10:30 a.m., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 and more shows next weekend at the Landers Theater, 311 E. Walnut. Springfield Contemporary Theater presents the musical “Hands on a Hardbody” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at 431 S. Jefferson with more shows next weekend. The Mummenschanz Swiss mask theatre troupe performs at 7 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. OZARK: Ron Boutwell’s play “The Outpouring” opens Feb. 25 and runs through March 26 at the Stained Glass Theater, 1996 Evangel. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: Studio Theater presents the world premiere of Robert Ford’s play “Fault” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and on Feb. 24 and 25, with more shows through next weekend at 505 W. Spring St. The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia presents the children’s stories “Goodnight Moon” and “Runaway Bunny” with original music at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Walton Arts Center. ROGERS, Ark.: “Monty Python’s Spamalot” is presented at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Arkansas Public Theater, 116 S. Second St. JOPLIN: Stained Glass Theatre, 2101 Annie Baxter Ave., presents “Arsenic and Old Lace” at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. TULSA, Okla.: At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., a stage version of the novel “To Kill A Mockingbird is offered at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the John H. Williams Theatre. “Don’t Forget to Dress for Dinner,” a sequel to “Boeing Boeing,” is presented at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday with more shows next weekend at the Liddy Doenges Theater. At Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., Darryl Starbird’s National Rod and Custom Car

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Thursday, February 18, 2016 • Page 5 story of Alberta “Pearl” Johnson and her discovery in a Texas prison in the 1930s by a Library of Congress employee seeking out songs of her people, is offered at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday by Talking Horse Productions, 210 St. James St. Tom Stoppard’s play “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 and 25 at the Rhynsburger Theater, 129 Fine Arts Bldg. on the Mizzou campus, with more shows through next weekend. Paul Zindel’s play “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The Moon Marigolds” opens at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 25 and runs through next weekend at the Warehouse Theater, 104 Willis Ave.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Show runs Friday through Sunday at the Expo Center. The Vintage Tulsa Show runs Friday through Sunday at the Exchange Center. The Tulsa Flea Market runs Saturday in the Arena. The Akdar Shrine Circus opens Feb. 25 and runs through next weekend in the Pavilion. PITTSBURG, Kan.: Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor” is performed at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the Bicknell Family Center. KANSAS CITY: The Kansas City Ballet performs Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake,” with live music by the Kansas City Symphony, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 and more performances next weekend at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway. Wendy Lement and Bethany Dunakin’s “And Justice for Some: The 1858 Freedom Trial of Anthony Burns” has shows through Sunday at the Coterie Theater at Crown Center, Grand and Pershing Road. The Kansas City Repertory Theater presents “The Diary of Anne Frank” Friday through Sunday at the Spencer Theatre, 4949 Cherry. The Quality Playhouse offers “In the Mood: Songs of the Great Band Leaders,” a revue of 1930s-1950s Big Band music, runs through Sunday at the Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 W. 10th St. Kansas City Theater League presents “Disney’s Newsies” Feb. 23-25 with more shows next weekend at the Music Hall, 301 W. 13th St. Tomás Rivera’s autobiographical “Tomás and the Library Lady” opens Feb. 25 and runs through March 18 at the Coterie Theater at Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd. COLUMBIA: The musical “A Chorus Line” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday by the Columbia Entertainment Company, 1800 Nellwood, with more shows Feb. 25 through next weekend. “Black Pearl Sings,” the two-woman

SPRINGFIELD: The fifth annual Seuss Science Day offers readings of Dr. Seuss stories, demonstrations and a chance to meet the Cat in the Hat from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Discovery Center, 438 E. St. Louis. Motorcycle fans will enjoy the Ultimate Indoor Enduro event at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Corwin Arena at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: “Magic Men: Live” perform at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Auditorium, 36 S. Main. KANSAS CITY: Professional Bull Riders perform at 7 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd. Comedians Mike Epps, Don DC Curry and Cocoa Brown perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Music Hall, 301 W. 13th St.

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The Ozark Festival Orchestra presents “Broadway Hit Parade,” a concert of selections from eight Broadway shows, at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center. A silent auction for arts lovers, with artwork, music related items, customized food baskets, music recordings and pies will take place in the lobby before the concert and at intermission.

The Springfield Symphony, with the Evangel University Chorale, the Missouri State University and Drury University choirs perform Vaughan Williams’ “Donna Nobis Pacem” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts in Springfield. Other works include Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait,” intermezzo from Prokofiev’s opera “War and Peace” and Patrick Doyle’s film score to Kenneth Bronagh’s 1989 film “Henry V.”

For good community theater, try the world premiere of Gary Ray Stapp’s “Leona, Love Thy Nieghbor Too,” presented by the Rebel’s Bluff Troupe at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday plus 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Mt. Vernon Arts and Recreation Center, 822 W. Mt. Vernon Blvd. in Mt. Vernon. A gallery of peculiar characters inhabiting a small town rally to try to keep Leona, whom they ran out of town once, from returning. The comedy is filled with characters and scenes viewers will find familiar.

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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Karen Washburn looks over the album containing photos of nearly all of the 140 dresses available on loan to local girls who will be attending proms this year. The dresses, much like tuxedo rentals for boys, are loaned at no cost to the recipient and returned after the event. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

The prom dress loan program, headquartered at First United Methodist Church in Monett, allows girls and their parents the opportunity to review a selection of donated gowns in a rainbow of colors to borrow for the upcoming prom season. The program allows those who might be experiencing financial constraints the opportunity to fully enjoy the prom experience. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Dress: Dresses are loaned for prom, homecoming, Rose and other formal events

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the program will include Monett, Pierce City and Purdy school districts. “The girls go in and get an idea of what they’d like to see, make an appointment, and come to the church to try them on starting about two weeks before the event,” Carr said. “We make individual appointments for the girls out of respect for their privacy. We urge girls to try on any style

they see that they like. If necessary, we can have a gown altered to fit. There is also plenty of time for them to color coordinate with their date.” “We realize how expensive prom can be,” added Glenda Cuendet, a member of the sorority. “Between the cost of tickets, dresses, tuxedoes, shoes and accessories, not to mention the meal, it can be pretty costly.” “Our sizes and choices

are somewhat limited,” said Julie Witt, sorority member. “But, a high percentage of the girls who come and look at the dresses will walk away with one. It’s especially helpful when a girl has more than one event to attend.” Dresses are not only loaned for prom season, but homecomings, Rose attendants and other formal events as well. After the dresses are

returned, they are professionally cleaned, courtesy of Linda Dohmen at Top Hat Cleaners in Monett. Small tears or rips are mended and some alterations made before being stored away after each event. “We urge girls to try on a number of dresses to get an idea of how they look,” Carr said. “It may not look great on the hangar, but once it’s on, and the girls’ eyes light

up, you know they’ve found their dress. They look beautiful, and they feel beautiful.” “To me, prom is one of the biggest events in a girl’s life,” Cuendet said. “Another big event in a woman’s life is her wedding. It’s a big deal. Those are the two times in a young woman’s life they have the opportunity to dress up. I’m happy to be a member of a group that gives back to

the community through this program. “Our overall goal is to give each girl’s prom fantasy come true without having to worry about financial burdens. This is one avenue to do it.” Dress donations are always accepted, as well as cash to supplement incidental needs. For more information, call FOCUS group member Kelley Carr at 417489-0335.

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Parents still worry about kids even after they’ve grown up D EAR ABBY: At least “Renee in Oregon” (Sept. 10), who asked her adult daughters for their friends’ phone numbers, cares enough to want someone to call if her adult children don’t respond. I didn’t regard her request as nosy or overbearing, simply so she’d have a “just in case” number. Renee’s daughters sound like ungrateful brats who don’t care anything about worrying their parents. I’m thankful my four adult children will text me in response to my call to let me know they are OK. I have never had a problem getting a contact number from them for a neighbor or friend. Two of them offered the information without my asking. I have only had to call a contact once. Thank goodness it was only a matter of a stolen phone, not a sick or injured child. I’m blessed my kids understand that it’s not to get in their business, but a logical safety issue. — LUCKY DAD IN KENTUCKY DEAR LUCKY DAD: I’m glad for you. The response from readers about Renee’s letter was varied, and it was informative to read their perspectives: DEAR ABBY: Thanks for your answer to Renee. It validated my whole life as a daughter of a domineering mother. She is 92. I’m 62 and live 40 miles from her. I

JEANNE PHILLIPS DEAR ABBY have a full-time job, take care of a small farm and still, after my weekly visit, have to call her to let her know I got home OK. She also asks for my friends’ phone numbers. I give her inaccurate ones so she can’t pester them. My office knows to not put her calls through. I have asked her to call my cell, leave a message and I’ll call her back when I am on break. When I was younger, if she couldn’t reach me by phone, she would call the police and the ERs, send my poor father to my house to look for me, or call my veterinarian to have him make a farm call — just to be sure I hadn’t been ax-murdered. The negative effect this has had on our relationship is profound. I have tried repeatedly to explain it to her, but she has never “gotten it,” so I have created barriers in order to maintain boundaries. She has a number she can call for her in-home care providers, so if her need is real, she can get help — and there’s always 911. I refuse to exist just for her to engulf. — PURPOSELY CHILDLESS IN MISSOURI

DEAR ABBY: Sometimes parents do need a contact person for emergencies. At what point should a person have to contact the police? Years ago, parents here in Northern California didn’t hear from their adult son for a week or two. They thought he was with his live-in girlfriend. She thought he had gone to see them. Sadly, his body was found stuffed in an irrigation pipe weeks later. He had been robbed and murdered. Hopefully, Renee’s three daughters are close enough to have regular contact with each other and can call their parents on a regular timetable to check in and assure them all is well. — CALIFORNIA MOM

DEAR ABBY: Telling Renee she was the reason her daughters moved

so far away and don’t answer her calls was unnecessarily hurtful. You have no idea why her daughters are so distant. A better option would have been to suggest she approach her kids because she is concerned as their mother and they live so far from her. Rather than a list of their friends, she should ask each of them if there’s someone close to them she might use as an emergency contact. — ANGIE IN MICHIGAN DEAR ABBY: I have two daughters. If I asked them for this information, they wouldn’t hesitate to hand it over. I think that’s because my approach with my girls has always been, the more I stay out of their lives, the more they tell me. I empathize with Renee and sincerely hope she learns to back off. — NO PROBLEMS HERE

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16. Help Wanted COMMERCIAL CLEANING job open in Cassville. 5 nights per week. 12-15 hrs week. $9 hr. 417-439-3762. 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 120. NEEDED-WELDERS for local work and laborers willing to travel. Boat dock manufacturing and installation helpful. Call 417-858-8814 for details. SEAL SMART is seeking highly energetic people to work in our Phone Room as Appointment Setters. Day and Evening shifts available. Fun working environment, no cold calling! Great pay with weekly bonus opportunities. Apply in person at 407 13th Street Monett.

16. Help Wanted

Reyco Granning is back in high gear and hiring! Reyco Granning, LLC, a respected manufacturer Email: clawrence@reycogranning.com or, of heavy duty suspensions, has immediate Fax: 417.466.1001 or, openings for 1st Shift Welder, Marketing Mail: Reyco Granning, LLC Coordinator, National Accounts Manager, ATTN: Human Resources Sourcing Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer, 1205 Industrial Park Drive Manufacturing Engineer Intern, Accounts Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 Receivable & Inventory Accountant, Accounting Reyco Granning LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified Clerk, & Customer Service Specialist. applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard Descriptions and requirements for these and other to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or employment opportunities can be viewed at disability status. Reyco Granning LLC is committed to recruiting, hiring www.reycogranning.com. and promoting veterans and people with disabilities. If you need accommodation or assistance in using our website, To apply, please submit a resume and/or please call (417) 466-2178 and request to speak to a human resource completed application via one of the following: representative.

The Monett R-1 School District

Is accepting applications for a full-time Diesel Technology Instructor at the Scott Regional Technology Center for the 2016-17 school year. This is a two-year program based on ASE curriculum with students working toward industry certification. Applicants must have at least 5 years industry experience and be willing to seek appropriate certification.

Is seeking applicants for an immediate opening at the Scott Regional Technology Center for a Health Occupations Clinical Supervisor. Primary duties include supervising students during clinical experiences. Applicants should possess a LPN or RN license, Clinical Supervision certificate, Basic Life Support certificate, CPR and First Aid Examiner certificate, obtain a Missouri substitute teacher certificate, and have experience in long-term care.

Apply online at http://monett.schoolfusion.us and click on “Careers”.

16. Help Wanted

CNA RN/LPN

Are you a Compassionate, Dedicated LACOBACNA? Homes, Inc., Ifaso, want you to join our team 5 we Star Rated Skilled at Lacoba Homes, Inc., Facility, will be opening a Church-affiliated Skilled Facility. Rehab •our Weekly pay to Home Unit •soon Comprehensive Ins. and arehealth seeking •motivated Paid Vacation/Holidays nurses to join • Career Ladder you are a RN •our Pay team. based onIfexperience or LPN who is looking • Bonus Pay Get start working for aafresh rewarding workin aenvironment, beautiful facility,come wherein wefor believe in person-centered care! a tour and apply today at: Apply in person at:

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16. Help Wanted

Thursday, February 18, 2016 • Page 11

16. Help Wanted

George’s Inc. Cassville, MO is currently seeking qualified and dependable applicants for the following positions:

George’s Farms, Inc. Poultry Processing Worker. Cut, trim and pack poultry. Various shifts, multiple openings, full time positions.

Egg Pickup - Chick Delivery Drivers Chick Delivery Drivers and Egg Pick up Driver require a Class A 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. 25. Real Estate For Sale

25. Real Estate For Sale

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

FOR SALE: 5 acres in Pierce City. Call 417-241-4148 and ask for Linda.

14 X 56 2 bedroom, 1 bath with garden tub. Has large living room & kitchen with patio door. Has washer/dryer hookups. Set up in park. $7,500.00. 417-235-6097

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46. For Lease

55. Storage

8400 S.F. office/warehouse, 600 Dairy St., Monett. Excellent location for co. needing additional space or for service company. Fork truck accessible doors. $4,000/mo. Call Dave at 480-634-0599.

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

Call 235-3135 to Subscribe

WHY PAY More, Rent from US & Store. S & G Storage. 417235-1914 or 417-235-9289.

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

Starting wage $10.10 per hour

9066 State Highway W. Cassville, Missouri 65625. Apply in person. .

29. Houses for Rent

32. For 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.

PLYMOUTH JUNCTION Antique & Flea Market. 311 Broadway. Booth Rental Available. NO COMMISSION!!! 417-393-0511.

30. Apartments for Rent

34a. Appliances

APARTMENTS FOR LEASE IN MONETT

GE ELECTRIC Range. Like new, white, smooth top, used very little. $250. 417-235-9763.

Monett Apts 1 BR starting at $350 2 BR starting at $450 ONLY $99.00 deposit!

27. Homes for Sale

16. Help Wanted

Call

37. Livestock RED ANGUS Sale. March 19th, Strafford, MO. 30 bulls, plus females. 417-241-1302.

417-224-2127

41. Farm Products

31. Rooms for Rent

FOR SALE 64 net wrap bales of hay. $23 per bale. Call 417-489-6889 or 417-489-1433.

J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent. Weekly low rates - No pets. Cable TV, refrigerator, microwave. 417-489-6000

NET WRAPPED 100 4x6 round bales of grass mix hay for sale. $25.00/bale. 2yr old hay $20/bale. Loading available. 417-489-6376.

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