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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEARS AGO MARCH 1-7, 1935 • Monett Police Chief A.C. Ebright is notifying owners of dogs in Monett they must confine them from March 1 to Nov. 1. The time set heretofore has been from April 1 to Oct. 1, but property owners who are putting out gardens and improving their premises have made complaint that dogs are causing damage and so the time of confining them has been changed.

• The Monett City Council has taken the first steps to extend the city limits east to take in the Railways Ice Company’s plant. The extension should reach east half a mile from the Junior Chamber of Commerce athletic field and south three quarter of a mile. An election will be held on April 2 on the proposal.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO MARCH 1-7, 1945 • Despite war-time travel restrictions and a heavy snow on Feb. 26 and Feb. 27, more than 250 anxious anglers were at Roaring River State Park near Cassville on the morning of March 1 to fling the first of the steel-barbed tidbits into the state’s augmented and somewhat murky fishing waters.

• A third successful year of the Monett War Mom’s Club was closed on March 5. During the three years, the War Moms have established and successfully operated the Service Men’s Rest Center at 506 Broadway and the Recreation Center at the Armory. Records show that more than 12,000

In March 1955, Monett had a bright new addition to its fire department. The 1955 model Ford 800 fire truck carried many new firefighting features, including a fog spray apparatus to reduce water damage in fighting fires. The sparkling white truck cost $10,176.50 and was made by Howe Fire Apparatus Company of Anderson, Ind. It was purchased through Mason Motor Company in Monett. Pictured, from left, are: Mayor L.G> Jones, Fire Chief Henry Planchon, Assistant Chief Osa Manes and fireman Mike Mayer. File photo/The Monett Times servicemen have registered at the Recreation Center during the three years.

SIXTY YEARS AGO MARCH 1-7, 1955 • Devere Bradley announced he had sold the propane gas business of Bradley Gas and Appliance to Stocker Propane Service of Mt. Vernon. Bradley will continue at 617 Broadway offering plumbing and heating service.

Jack Stocker said his office will be located on Third Street, aross from the Farmers Exchange.

• Exposition Press of New York will publish Monettan Mrs. Ida Mills Wilhelm’s new novel, “Not Without Honor” on March 9. Mrs. Wilhelm’s other novel, “The Son of Delores,” was published in 1945. Her new novel is a historial romance set in t he time of Columbus.

FIFTY YEARS AGO MARCH 1-7, 1965 • M.C. “Bob” Baum manager of the Monett district officer of the

Gas Service Company, was elected president of the Monett Chamber of Commerce for the coming year. Baum will succeed Claude Roderick.

Charles Rowell was named vice president.

• Under a new ordinance pasted by the Monett City Council, no person shall park or occupy a mobile home on any premises in the city limits other than in a mobile park.

Requirements for mobile home parks were set, including a minimum of one acre in size.

FORTY YEARS AGO MARCH 1-7, 1975 • One of the Ozarks’ most spectacular productions, the annual opening of the Missouri trout season at Roaring River State Park, got underway on Saturday, March 1 with a record crowd of both participants and audience on hand for the show. A total of 2,079 anglers bought tags by the gunshot at 7:30 a.m.

• Receiving the Community Service Award from the Monett Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting were Dr. Frank Kerr and industrialist and former mayor Claude Roderick.

THIRTY YEARS AGO MARCH 1-7, 1985 • The Monett Girl Cubs under coach Cleo Elbert captured the girls’ District 12 Class 3A basketball championship at East Newton on March 2, winning the title game for the second consecutive year. The Lady Cubs then defeated Union 36-32 to advance to the state tournament with a record of 25-4.

• Thirteen past commanders of Monett Hobbs-Anderson American Legion Post No. 91 were honored during the annual Past Commanders Night on March 5. Recognized were Glennon Bass, Willliam Schucht, Raymond Kelley, Robert Eaton, M.C. Baum, Howard Mott, Loyd

Goodeyon, Bill Mitchell, Gary Harner, Gerald McCracken, Melvin Kennedy, Rex Lane and Loren Cole.

TWENTY YEARS AGO MARCH 1-7, 1995 • After many years of having a Missouri secretary of state to fire the gun, at Roaring River State Park on March 1, R.G. Fisher, one of the last of the old-time motel operators near the park with 32 years in the business, received the honor to open fishing season on March 1.

• Bids for building the new Monett High School came in as expected.

Superintendent Dr. Charles Cudney said with the district acting as its own general contractor, the entire project could be finished

for about $6.2 million.

Branco Construction of Joplin submitted the low base bid of $5.1 million.

TEN YEARS AGO MARCH 1-7, 2005 • The Monett City Council on March 2 voted to form the city’s second tax increment financing (TIF) district.

Mayor Orr appeared at the meeting by “electronic device” over the speaker phone, calling in from Florida.

• Linda Schelin received the Monett Chamber of Commerce’s Community Service Award at the annual membership banquet. Dr. Eric Kean was named the Pride and Progress Award winner for establishing a free clinic.

ON THE COVER: Members of the Patriot Guard turn out to offer support to family members whose loved ones have died either in active duty or as veterans. The organization also acts as a buffer between mourners and members of fringe religious groups that try to disrupt services for military and former military personnel.

Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett times.com

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Cremations on the rise locally Traditional funerals trend downward in bi-county area

BY MELONIE ROBERTS

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here is an ongoing trend in the funeral home industry where people are having their loved ones cremated, but having no visitation or service to commemorate the life lived.

“Society is changing,” said Jeremy Vanderbol, co-owner of Buchanan Funeral Home in Monett. “As society changes, people are opting more often for cremation. That has been a practice since pre-historic times, 8000 B.C. But even then, there was an observance, a recognition of the person who died.”

Vanderbol said he is not sure why cremation is a growing trend in the area, or why people are opting out of memorial services for their loved ones.

“What’s troubling is the lack of recognition for the deceased, their contributions to their family, friends and the community,” Vanderbol said. “It doesn’t allow for closure, which is an important part of the grieving process.”

Traditional funerals, with a casket and service, typically cost about $6,600.

“On average, if someone planned for the one thing that is sure to happen— death — they would need to budget about $2 a week by today’s standards,” Vanderbol said. “That would prepare them for today’s average lifespan of 78. People pay $100 a month for cell phone service, TV service or a gym membership, but won’t prepare for the one thing that is inevitable.”

National statistics indicate that cost is not typically a factor in the decision whether to have a traditional service or a direct cremation.

“Most people can afford the traditional service and are opting for direct cremation with no service,” Vanderbol said. “These are primarily affluent folks. It’s the lower-income families that are opting for traditional services and burial.”

Vanderbol said Mississippi, the

“Every life deserves to be honored,” said Jeremy Vanderbol, a funeral director with Buchanan Funeral Home in Monett. “The trend of immediate cremation without holding a service is denying family members, friends and even community members from the opportunity to say goodbye and process their loss.” The community turned out in force in March, 2011, for the funeral of local hero Christopher Start, who was killed in action in Afghanistan. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com poorest state in the nation, is also the state where cremations are least frequent.

“They still see the value of spending time with loved ones,” he said.

“For allowing family to travel in and say goodbye. Seeing is believing, and seeing that loved one allows time for people to process the loss. It’s greatly needed. It’s the first step in a healthy grieving process.”

The steps of grief have been documented by psychologists for decades as denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. These steps can often be repeated as survivors continue to adjust to their loss.

“Many people say they will hold services at a later date,” Vanderbol said.

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Flower arrangements are now moving from the traditional to unique creations that reflect the interests and personality of the deceased.

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A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK

BY MURRAY BISHOFF

SPRINGFIELD: The Ozark Mountain Daredevils play a benefit concert for injured Springfield Police Officer Aaron Pearson at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Gillioz Theater, 325 Park Central East.

The Missouri State University Choral Union performs at 7:30 p.m. on March 5 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 3555 S. Fremont Ave. Christian rock bands Manic Drive with the Freeway Praise Team perform at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at Baptist Temple, 2655 N. Grant Ave. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: Rhonda Vincent and the Rage performs at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson.

The Australian Bee Gees Show tribute concert is presented at 8 p.m. on Friday. The University of Arkansas Symphony Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. on March 3. The university’s Concert Choir and Women’s Chorus performs at 7:30 p.m. on March 4.

At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are Paper Diamond, Buku and Gladiator on Thurday; R.J. Mischo, the Jeff Fox Band and Backroad Anthem on Friday; Mountain Sprout and Arkansauce on Saturday; Greensky Bluegrass on March 3; Cody Johnson and David Adam Byrnes on March 4; and Wickit the Instigator on March 5.

JOPLIN: The Lysander Trio plays classical music at 7 p.m. on March 5 at the First Baptist Church, 633 S. Pearl Ave. At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, the Scott Keeton Band plays bands and rock on Friday. The Bobby D. Band plays country music on Saturday.

MIAMI, Okla.: Jiggy performs at 10:30 p.m. on Friday at the Stables Casino.

TULSA, Okla.: Winter Jam, featuring Skillet, Jeremy Camp, Francesca Battistelli, Building 429, Family Force 5, Newsong, For King and Country, Blanca, About A Mile, and Veridia is presented at 5 p.m. on Sunday at the BOK Center.

Christian singer/songwriter Brian Nhira performs at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis.

KANSAS CITY: Rock band Nickelback performs at 8 p.m. on March 2 at the Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd.

At the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway, the Kansas City Symphony presents concertos

by J.S. Bach, Theofanidis and Stravinsky’s “Dunbarton Oaks” Concerto are presented at

7 p.m. on Thursday. The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra plays arrangements of standard songs that appeared in film at 8 p.m. on Friday.

At the Midland Theater, 1228 Main, Steve Aoki, Headhunters, Caked Up, Dirtyphonics and Reid Stefan performs at i8 p.m. on Thursday. Paper Diamond, Brillz, Gladiator and Buku play at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

At the Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway, the Randall Zwarte Band plays at 8 p.m. on Friday. Elvis Costello and Larkin Poe play at 8 p.m. on March 5.

The Mirari Brass Quintet plays eight works, from Mendelssohn to Mingus, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St. The classical music string quartet Ethel and Native American flutist Robert Mirabel perform at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Lied Center at the University of Kansas in Lawrence.

ST. LOUIS: The St. Louis Symphony performs Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with soloist Augustin Jadelich at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Powell Hall, Delmar and Grand. Three works by Liadov and Stravinsky’s 1945 “Firebird” Suite round out the show.

At the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., jazz pianists Peter Martin and Federico Gonzalez Pena perform at 8 p.m. on Friday. Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder play at 8 p.m. on Saturday. The Webster University Chamber Singers perform at 7 p.m. on March 4.

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SPRINGFIELD: Disney’s “My Son Pinocchio Jr.” is presented by Springfield Little Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Landers Theater, 311 E. Walnut.

Margaret Edson’s play “Wit” is presented March 4 through next weekend in the Studio Theatre at Drury University.

“Ivy+Bean: the Musical” is presented on March 5 at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

OZARK: The Stained Glass Theater, 1996 Evangel, presents Ron Boutwell’s play “The Damascus Road” on thursday through March 28.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At the Walton Arts Center, Lightwire Theater presents children’s plays “The Ugly Duckling” and “The Tortoise and the Hare” at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

ROGERS, Ark.: “Legally Blonde: the

Musical” is presented Thursday through Sunday at the Rogers Little Theater, 116 S. Second St. SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark.: A stage version of Jane Austin’s “Pride and Prejudice” is presented at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Berry Performing Arts Center at John Brown University.

MIAMI, Okla.: “Addams Family: the Musical” opens at 7:30 p.m. on March 5 and runs through next weekend at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College.

TULSA, Okla.: At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., Shay Youngblood’s play “Talking Bones” is presented at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Charles Norman Theatre. The touring production of Lerner and Loewe’s musical “Camelot” is presented March 3 through next weekend at the Chapman Music Hall.

At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, playing this week are Paper Diamond, Gladiator, Buku, Falkirk on Friday; Cold War Kids and Elliot Moss on March 3; and Brett Eldredge and Ryan Kinder on March 5.

At the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady, Gordon Lightfoot plays at 8 p.m. on Thursday.

Sarah McLachlan plays at 8 p.m. on March 3.

Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Hawthorne Performing Arts Center, 4825 S. Quaker Ave. “Young Frankenstein: the Musical” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and again next weekend at the VanTrease Performing Arts Center, 10300 E. 81st St. David Bottrell and Jessie Jones’ play “Dearly Departed” is presented at 7:30 p.m.

Friday through Sunday at the Timko-Barton Performance Hall at Oral Roberts University.

PITTSBURG, Kan.: Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice,” retelling the Orpheus myth from the woman’s perspective, is presented at 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday at the Bicknell Center for the Arts, 1711 S. Homer St. NEVADA: Comedian Sam Lloyd (“Ted” from TV’s “Scrubs”) offers a one-man show with 37 characters describing operations and guests at a Manhattan restaurant in a show at 89 p.m. on Saturday at the Cottey College auditorium.

KANSAS CITY: Disney on Ice presents “Passport to Adventure” March 4 through next weekend at the Sprint Center.

Works by 10 choreographers are presented in a showcase of contemporary dance at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St. Lyric Opera’s presentation of “Silent Night,” the WWI opera about the 1914 Christmas truce, is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kauffman Center.

“Book of Mormon” has shows Thursday through next weekend at the Music Hall, 301

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SPECIAL EVENTS SPRINGFIELD: The 2015 Lawn and Garden Show will be held Friday through Sunday at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

JOPLIN: The Dreadful 7 3D art show runs March 2 through March 6 at the Spiva Art Gallery at Missouri Southern State University.

TULSA, Okla.: Jenny McCarthy hosts five female comics in a show at 8 p.m. on March 5 at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa.

At Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., the Akdar Shrine Circus opens Thursday and runs through March 1 in the Pavilion. The Liquid Nitro Arenacross Tour offers a show Friday and Saturday at the Ford Arena.

KANSAS CITY: Arenacross runs at 7 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday at the Sprint Center.

Food Network chef Robert Irvine performs at 8 p.m. on March 5 at the Midland Theater.

ST. LOUIS: Comedian Katt Williams performs at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Chaifetz Arena, Market and Lindell.

A Re-enactor and Military Collectors Show runs Saturday at Jefferson Barracks County Park.

AREA FESTIVALS

W. 13th St. Kansas City Repertory Theater’s production of Tony Kushner’s “Angels in America” runs through March 29 at the Copaken Stage, 13th and Walnut, with no shows on Mondays.

A stage version of Dwayne Hartford’s children’s story “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” runs through Sunday at the Coterie Theater at Crown Center, Pershing Road and Grand.

COLUMBIA: The Greenhouse Theatre Project presents a new adaptation of “Don Juan” by Emily Adams through Sunday at 107 Orr St. A stage version of “Love, Loss and What I Wore” is presented at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday through Sunday by the Columbia Entertainment Company, 1800 Nelwood.

John Gassner’s play “The Whipping Man” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday at the Rhynsburger Theater on the University of Missouri campus.

ST. LOUIS: Disney on Ice presents “Frozen” at 7 p.m. on Thursday through Sunday at the Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark Ave. At the Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand, “Million Dollar Quartet” is presented Friday through Sunday. “Phantom of the Opera” opens March 4 and runs through March 15.

The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet performs at 8 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Saturday at the Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri.

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COLUMBIA: The True/False documentary film festival opens March 5 and runs through next weekend in many downtown venues.

ST. LOUIS: The seventh annual Centennial Beer Festival runs Friday and Saturday at the Moulin Events Center, 2017 Chouteau Ave.

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Country music queen Miranda Lamber performs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver. Lambert’s songs of sass and fury, with one foot firmly planted in country music traditions, have made her a crowd favorite. The BOK Center in downtown Tulsa is a great, clean venue with good seats at every level.

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The U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the Air Force, will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

The ensemble is participating during the day in the annual Missouri State University Jazz Festival at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts and Wehr Band Hall. The concert serves as a treat for the 45 to 50 high school and middle school bands participating.

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Springfield Contemporary Theater offers an intimate setting for any play. The atmosphere will amplify the experience of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” presented

by Springfield Contemporary Theatre, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday at 431 S. Jefferson.

Parking is available on the south side of the theater.

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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Flower arrangements are now moving from the traditional to unique creations that reflect the interests and personality of the deceased. Contributed photo

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Former Fire Chief Jim Nolan was honored with a procession of fire trucks from Monett, Pierce City, Aurora, Freistatt, Purdy, Mt. Vernon and Wheaton during funeral services in Monett. The event served as an opportunity for former co-workers, friends, relatives and area residents to acknowledge Nolan’s contributions and service to the community. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com

From decorative boxes and urns to keepsake jewelry, family members have a choice of how they wish to dispose of a loved ones’ cremains. Cremains can also be prepared for scattering should the family wish. Contributed photo

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“That tradition has unparalleled therapeutic benefits. I can’t understand why people choose direct cremation with no services. I don’t understand why they want to be alone in one of the most difficult times of their life.”

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“For some, I’m sure the answer is ‘yes.’ But, there is minimum confrontation with death, and a minimum ministry and ceremony for the living. A terrible cheapening of both life and death is implied by all of this.”

There are options for those who wish to be cremated.

“Many times, we will rent a casket and prepare a body for viewing,” Vanderbol said. “After the service, we go ahead and make arrangements for cremation. I have heard family members and friends say count-

less times that their loved one looks healthy and at peace, especially if they have been suffering from an extended illness.

“I have devoted my life to this profession, to being of service when the time comes to allow time needed for family and friends to come pay their respects, to remember, reflect on their relationship to the deceased, and ultimately, start the healing process.

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I am a woman whose job requires me to be on the computer eight hours a day. The last thing I want after work is to go online. Before Facebook took over my social circle, this wasn’t a problem.

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Local, Good Pay, Benefits available. Call 417-466-3758 (Doug Stokes) Fax applications to 417-466-7914

CURBOW APPLIANCE Repair.

All makes & models. Reliable, responsive, reasonable. Mon-Fri 8-5. 417-236-0700.

FOR ALL of your heating, air conditioning and sheet metal work, call Monett Sheet Metal, 235-7116.

SIDING & TRIM, Replacement Windows, guttering, entry, storm & garage doors. Over 30 yrs. experience, local references provided.

Ken R Mitchell 417-838-2976 Free estimates.

VINYL SIDING Or replacement windows. Average home $2645 installed. Free estimate, no down payment. Call Fred Allen, 1-800-749-9452

MADERA de PALETS y Madera Aserrada de Frondosas en Exeter estan tiene aberturas inmediatas para los operadores de maquinas y trabajadores en general. Por favor, se aplican en la persona M F de 7:30 am a 3:30 pm en nuestra oficina en el 9193 State Highway 76 Exeter, MO. Beneficios incluido el seguro medico despues de 90 dias y vacaciones pagadas despues de un ano. Por favor, no las llamadas telefonicas!

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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Job Description

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.

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.

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.

Job Description 1. Industrial Maintenance Fabricator 2. Industrial Maintenance Lead-1st Processing 3. Industrial Maintenance Lead-2nd Processing 4. Industrial Maintenance Technician Relevant Industrial Maintenance experience required George’s Inc. is an equal opportunity employer Please send resume to Dan.Halog@georgesinc.com or apply in person.

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

CNA

Are you a Compassionate, Dedicated CNA? 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

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29. Houses for Rent

33. Miscellaneous for Sale

55. Storage

NOW HIRING! Flexible caregiving positions in your area. In Home Aides, Nurse Aides. Join our team of home health professionals & make a difference in the lives of others.Paidtraining,weeklypay+ mileage, growth potential, & more!

Day hours, PT/FT. Apply Online: www.oxfordhealthcare.net 4 1 7 - 7 8 2 - 0 1 1 1 EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled CoxHealth

TRUCKER TRIVIA #2 How much does the average truck and trailer weigh? Call us with the answer and receive a free gift in orientation! CDL-A Drivers Needed $2,500 Signing Bonus $55,000 or more yearly Home Through the week.DedicatedAccount.AimIntegrated Logistics 855-847-4542 www.aimntls.com/42

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.

CABINETS - GLAZED Maple Never Installed, Solid Wood, Can Add or Subtract to Fit Kitchen.

Cost $5,900, Sacrifice $1550.

417-423-7919.

THREE SIZES To choose from, electricity available, concrete floors with partitions to ceiling.

Marshall Storage S Hwy 37, 235-6097.

29a. Duplexes For Rent

FOR SALE: 2004 Elite flatbed gooseneck trailer. 20’ floor plus 5’ dovetail with ramps. Good condition, stored inside. 816-2627475.

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

417-235-1914 or 417-235-9289.

PALLET LUMBER and Hardwood Lumber in Exeter has immediate openings for machine operators and general laborers. Please apply in person M-F from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in our office at 9193 State Highway 76, Exeter, MO. Benefits including health insurance after 90 days and paid vacation after one year. Please no phone calls!

PURDY SPECIAL Road District is accepting applications for a full time experienced Road Worker/Maintenance Person. Duties would include: Patching roads, General Machinery & Equipment Maintenance, Snow Removal, Mowing right of ways, Clearing Ditches, Installing & Maintaining Culverts. Must be able to Operate Road Grader, Back Hoe, Brush Cutter, & Dump Trucks. Mandatory drug testing. For applications Call 417-236-4437 SEEKING INDIVIDUAL with a positive attitude and a team player. Must have knowledge or experience with computers, data entry and comfortable working with deadlines. Must have good written and verbal skills and a people person.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Send resume to community@monett-times.com TRUCKER TRIVIA #1 What does the term “gator in the road” mean?

Call us with the answer and receive a free gift in orientation!

CDL-A Drivers Needed. $2,500 Signing Bonus, Regional and Local Routes All Dedicated Accounts. AIM Integrated Logistics 8 5 5 - 8 4 7 - 4 5 4 2 www.aimntls.com/42

TRUCKER TRIVIA #3 What is the longest interstate highway in the United States? Call us with the answer and receive a free gift in orientation! CDL-A Drivers Needed. $2,500 Signing Bonus, $55,000 or more yearly. Home through the week, Excellent Full Benefits, Low O-O-P expenses.

Aim Integrated Logistics. Text DRIVE to 51893 (855)847-4542 www.aimntls.com/42

25. Real Estate For Sale 5 ACRES, Nice Location $24,900.

Easy owner finance. 860-8340

26. Mobile Homes Sales FOR SALE, Lease, or Lease to Own. Large 4 Bd double wd manufactured home, 2 Acres, All elec, 2 living areas, $750.00 plus deposits 498-6351 LEASE OR Lease to Own. 3Bd, 2Bth all elec. Large Manufactured home on 2 Acres. $650.00 plus deposits. 498-6351

26a. Mobile Homes for Rent 2-3 BR MOBILE Home partially furnished, NO Pets. $300mo $150dep. Verona School 417-498-6668 FOR RENT: Edge of Monett. Nice 2-BR, 2-BA mobile home. Water, sewer and trash PAID. $400 rent.

489-0527.

LARGE 3 Bed 2 Bath Mobile Home in Country. All Electric includes Appliances, Newly Remodeled, Very Nice. No Pets. $500 month plus deposit 417-4616802

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.

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

2 BEDROOM 1 Bath, Central H/A, W/D Hookups, $450.00mth / $450.00dep Monett 489-8883 2 BEDROOM Apt. $400 month.

NewlyRemodeled/Tilefloors,Deposit $400, Ref. Required. No Pets. 417-669-4846 2BR, 1BA, garage, central H/A, all electric. $450/mo. No pets.

417-236-4118.

For Sale

417-678-1113

J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent.

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

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MATTRESS SET - Simmons Pillow Top New. Take $190 for everything. 417-353-2455.

31. Rooms for Rent

1 BR for $350 2 BR starting at $450

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HOT TUB - 2015 6 Man Spa. Loaded, MSRP $8995 with everything and would take $3900. OBO Call 417-594-4743 Can Deliver.

Call 417-224-2127 or 417-881-3850

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HAY FOR Sale. Big Round Bales of Warm Season Grass and Small Square Bales of Good Brome Hay. 236-4919

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

Limited Time Special $99 Deposit

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

READ FRIEZE’S STORAGE- 10 Sizes Do you have a ME! plus outside storage. Gated at to or night. Phone subscription 417-235-7325 417-393-9662.

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