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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEAR AGO MARCH 8-14, 1935 • A meeting was held on March 12 to take steps to have Federal Highway 60 finished from Springfield to Afton, Okla. The highway is the shortest route from coast to coast. At present, Highway 60 has little permanent finish from Republic. From Monett to Granby it is of gravel construction which is quickly worn out by the immense amount of travel and requires a great amount of maintenance.

• After a day and a night of heavy rain, flood water was lapping at the doors of Monett stores on March 11. It was in the Martin building at Fifth and Broadway, six inches deep at the Hildrith Motor Company, and in the orchestra pit at the Gillioz Theatre. When it receded, it left the sidewalk covered with slime.

If repair work had not been done on Kelly Creek, Monett would have had a bad flood. But the new channel carried the water away so rapidly it could not eddy back into the buildings. The new channel proved its worth.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO MARCH 8-14, 1945 • Marine Major Charles Kunz, of 400 Third St. in Monett, holder of the Navy Cross and Distinguished Flying Cross for his participation in the battles of Midway and Guadalcanal, is now commanding officer of the “Hell’s Belles” Corsair fighter-bomber squadron of the Fourth Marine Air Wing.

Kunz, who has shot down eight enemy planes, two dive bombers, four bombers and two Zeroes, has been overseas on this tour of duty since July 1944.

• Rev. C. Ford Deusner has resigned his post at the First Baptist Church, where he has served since Jan. 1, 1943 to take an assignment in Kentucky.

Ira Carney, pastor at the First Christian Church for the past five years, also resigned.

SIXTY YEARS AGO MARCH 8-14, 1955 • A $175,000 bond issue for the erection of a new physical education building and youth center will be submitted to voters in Monett on April 5. If approved, the new structure would by 118 by 112 feet facing Ninth Street. Half the property acquired from Ernestine Schad, Buel Crosby and Harlan Mann would be used for the building, the rest for parking and future building expansion.

• The Foggy River Boys, rapidly becoming recognized as one of the nation’s foremost male quartets, will present a program of sacred and country music on March 18 at the Monett City Hall Auditorium.

Bob Hubbard, formerly a member of the Jordanaires, will appear on the Red Foley Show over ABC-TV, televised from Columbia, this weekend.

FIFTY YEARS AGO MARCH 8-14, 1965 • August F. “Gus” Brock, coach at Otis High School at Otis, Kan. for the past five years, has been named head football coach at Monett High School for the coming season. Brock, 29, a graduate of Kansas State College, was selected from an original field of 50 applicants to replace Roy Arbuthnot and serve

as assistant track coach.

• A modernization and expansion program for Armour Creameries poultry processing plant in Monett was announced on March 12. Work on the installation of new dressing and processing lines for turkey and fowl has already begun.

An increase in employment to about 85 to 90 persons is expected when the expansion is finished.

FORTY YEARS AGO MARCH 8-14, 1975 • An early morning snowfall, topped with a measure of sleet, another layer of snow, more sleet and a frosting of freezing rain was the recipe used

by Old Man Winter to begin the work week on March 10. Although area schools closed, instrumental music students at Monett High School went ahead with plans for their Mid-Winter Music Concert on March 11.

• As part of the worldwide observance of the American Legion’s 56th anniversary, Commander Dick Brady announced plans for the local celebration with the Past Commanders Night on March 18.

THIRTY YEARS AGO’ MARCH 8-14, 1985 • Converting free throws when they had to, the girls Monett Cubs ended a spectacular season on March 9 by capturing the Class 3A third place basketball trophy when Monett defeated a tough Nevada Tigers club 38-33 in the third place game at Hearnes Center in Columbia. In taking third place, the girl Cubs equalled the highest finish ever in state play by a Monett team, as the boy Cubs won third place 44

In March 1955, the course that attracted the most students in the commerce department at Monett High School was typing, since the typrewriter was a basic tool of the office clerk, secretary and businessman. Pictured is Mrs. Lee Welch, commerce instructor at center, looking on as her students worked on a typing exercise. Students, seated from left, are: Carol Ann Winton, Kay Jackson, Dixie Atwell and Juanita Aldridge. File photo/The Monett Times years ago in the season preceding World War II. • In a special meeting on March 13, the Monett Industrial Development Authority adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance of $900,000 in First Mortgage Motel Facility Revenue Bonds for a loan to Richard Griffin and Jaunice Griffin, owners of Oxford Inn in Monett. The bonds will pay the cost of purchasing, construction and installing the motel at Bridle Lane and Highway 60 which opened in September 1984.

TWENTY YEARS AGO MARCH 8-14, 1995 • The Monett Fire Department won a first place plaque in the Ozark Gateway Firefighters Picnic Competition, held in Carthage. Firefighters competed in natural

cover firefighting, hose coupling, bucket brigade and hose stream competition.

• Construction is continuing on the new AutoZone auto supply store at Kyler and County.

The 5,400 square foot retail store and accompanying parking lot will cost approximately $209,000 and have a staff of 10 to 14 people.

TEN YEARS AGO MARCH 8-14, 2005 • Extraordinary talks were held in closed session between the Monett City Council, the city attorney and all three

Barry County commissioners concerning the upcoming vote over a county-wide 911 system.

Prosecutor Johnny Cox reads the state law as allowing only 911 within a city or county-wide. The election could result in the county absorbing the Monett system.

• A continuous membership certificate recognizing 50 years of service and support to the American Legion was presented to Dick Brady by the Hobbs-Anderson Post. Jay Lewis was recognized for 60 years of membership.

ON THE COVER: Elijah Burk, now a healthy, happy threeyear-old, got off to a rocky start in life. While Elijah was undergoing treatment at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, his parents, Christine and Jeff, were able to spend nights at the nearby Ronald McDonald House so they could stay close to their son. Contributed photo

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Ronald McDonald House offers refuge in times of need Fundraiser helps in continuing service to families in outlying communities

BY MELONIE ROBERTS

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onald McDonald Houses provide a safe haven for families with seriously ill and injured children undergoing treatment at Springfield hospitals, providing not only lodging, but hope and comfort during times of unspeakable hardship.

One Aurora woman is familiar with the benefits of staying at the Ronald McDonald House, having spent time there on two separate occasions in the past 16 years.

“My first son, Austin, had pneumonia when he was born 16 years ago,” said Christine Burk of Aurora. “They have been a blessing to me twice.”

The most recent experience with Ronald McDonald House was in 2011, when her son, Elijah, was born five weeks early with underdeveloped lungs.

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Christine and Jeff Burk relished the first time they were able to hold their son, Elijah, after his birth in October 2011. Born five weeks early, Elijah suffered from underdeveloped lungs and had to spend significant time under oxygen. While at Cox Hospital South tending to their son, Christine and Jeff spent evenings at Ronald McDonald House rather than make the long drive back to Aurora. Contributed photo

Elijah loves his bath time, wrapping up in a special bath blanket afterward. There are no obvious signs this healthy little guy had a rough start on life. His late father, Jeff, gave him his first bath. Contributed photo

Elijah Burk of Aurora was born five weeks early on Oct. 3, 2011, at Cox Monett Hospital. Due to poor lung development, Elijah was placed in an oxyhood and later transferred to Cox Hospital South in Springfield. During his extended hospital stay, his parents, Jeff and Christine Burk, were able to utilize the Ronald McDonald House and avoid the long drive from Aurora to Springfield each day. Contributed photo

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A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK

BY MURRAY BISHOFF

SPRINGFIELD: 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 7 p.m. on Thursday at the John Q. Hammons Arena.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: The Symphony Orchestra of Northwest Arkansas performs Debussys “La Mer,” Respighi’s “Pines of Rome” and Smetana’s “The Moldau” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson.

At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are Wickit the Instigator on Thursday; Joe Giles and the Homewreckers, Jimm Mills and the Hellbenders and Forgotten Space on Friday; Dan and Shay on March 11 and Wade Bowen on March 12.

At the University of Arkansas’s Fine Arts Center, the Mana Saxophone Quartet performs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The University of Arkansas’s Inspirational Chorale performs at 7:30 p.m. on March 12.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: At the Auditorium, 36 S. Main, the Carroll County Music Group performs at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

The acoustic trio Harpeth Rising performs at 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Unitarian Church, 17 Elk St. CARTHAGE: At the Woodshed Emporium, 311 S. Main in Cherry’s Art Gallery, pianist Guy Wilcox performs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

JOPLIN: The Lysander Trio plays classical music at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the First Baptist Church, 633 S. Pearl Ave. TULSA, Okla.: At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, playing this week are Brett Eldredge and Ryan Kinder on Thursday, Elvis Costello and Larkin Poe on Friday; American Aquarium and Jonny Burke on Sunday; Greensky Bluegrass and Rayland Baxter on March 10.

Soul singer Ledisi performs at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady.

Contemporary Christian recording artist Kari Jobe performs at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Mabee Center, 7777 W. Lewis.

BARTLESVILLE, Okla.: The Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra performs a concert “From Bach to Bluegrass,” including J.S. Bach’s Double Concerto for Two Violins, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bartlesville

Community Center, 300 S.E. Adams Blvd.

KANSAS CITY: At the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway, the Kansas City Symphony plays Richard Danielpour’s “From the Mountaintop” for clarinet and orchestra, Schumann’s Symphony No. 3 and Beethoven’s “Leonore” Overture No. 3 at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

At the Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., classical pianist Andras Schiff plays works

by Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart and Schubert at 8 p.m. on Friday. Classical pianist Zhang Zuo plays at 7 p.m. on Saturday. University of Missouri wind bands perform at 7:30 p.m. on March 11.

The Kansas City Conservatory of Music’s Musica Nova modern music ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. on march 12 at Grant Recital Hall, 5227 Holmes St. COLUMBIA: The Missouri Chamber Choir and Columbia Civic Orchestra perform new works by Missouri composers at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Broadway Christian Church, 2601 W. Broadway.

ST. LOUIS: The St. Louis Symphony plays Bruckner’s Symphony No. 3 and the finale to Wagner’s “Ring” with soprano Christine Brewer at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at Powell Hall, Grand and Delmar.

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SPRINGFIELD: Margaret Edson’s play “Wit” is presented Thursday through Saturday in the Studio Theatre at Drury University. The children’s play “Ivy+Bean: the Musical,” based on Annie Barrows’ books, is presented on Thursday at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

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

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At the Walton Arts Center, the Koresh Dance company performs at 8 p.m. on Friday. A touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is presented at 7 p.m. March 10 through March 12 with more shows through next weekend.

SPRINGDALE, Ark.: At Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main, “Illinois Jane and the Pyramid of Peril,” featuring cartographer Illinois Jane braving booby traps and bad guys, is offered at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

NEOSHO: Crowder College Theater Department presents Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal” at 7:30 p.m. March 12 through next weekend in the Elsie Plaster Community Center.

JOPLIN: Heartland Opera Theatre presents Kurt Weill’s folk opera “Down in the Valley,” originally written for radio, at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday At Thomas Jefferson High School Concert Hall, 3401 Newman Rd. A children’s play on the Rumpelstiltskin story, “Straw into Gold,” is presented at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Taylor Performing Arts Center at Missouri Southern State University.

TULSA, Okla.: At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., final performances of the touring production of Lerner and Loewe’s musical “Camelot” are presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday at the Chapman Music Hall. Bernard Slade’s play “Same Time, Next Year” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m.

Sunday,, 7:30 p.m. March 12 and more shows next weekend in the Charles Norman Theatre. “Surfacing,” a theatrical experience by composer Holcombe Walker with a multidisciplinary theater performance, is offered at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday in the Liddy Doenges Theatre. Tracy Letts’ play “Superior Donuts” is offered at 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, and March 12 through next weekend in the John H. William Theatre.

“Young Frankenstein: the Musical” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the VanTrease Performing Arts Center, 10300 E. 81st St. PITTSBURG, Kan.: At the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, 1711 S. Homer, the acoustic trio String Madness plays works from J.S. Bach to jazz at 3 p.m. on Saturday. The Pittsburg State University Choirs offer a spring concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

KANSAS CITY: Disney on Ice presents “Passport to Adventure” at 7 p.m.

Thursday, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 and 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Sprint Center 1407 Grand Blvd.

“Book of Mormon” has shows Thursday through Sunday at the Music Hall, 301 W. 13th St. ST. LOUIS: St. Louis Winter Opera presents Verdi’s “Otello” at 8 p.m. on Friday and 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Skip Viraugh Performing Arts Center at the Chaminade Preparatory School, 425 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

A touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera” runs

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SPECIAL EVENTS SPRINGFIELD: The Springfield RV Maga Show runs Friday through Sunday in the E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

The Springfield Roller Girls compete at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Remington’s, 1655 W. Republic Rd. BENTONVILLE, Ark.: At the Crystal Bridges Museum, “Van Gogh to Rothko,” a special paid exhibit of masterworks by Van Gogh, Picasso, O’Keeffe, Pollock, Kahlo, Warhol and Rothko runs through June 1.

JOPLIN: The Spiva Center for the Arts, Third and Wall, opens its 39th annual PhotoSpiva photo show, running through May 3.

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

KANSAS CITY: At the Midland Theater,

1426 Main, Food Network chef Robert Irvine performs at 8 p.m. on Thursday.

Comedian Jim Jefferies performs at 8 p.m. on Friday.

The Greater Kansas City International Car Show runs through Sunday at the Convention Center, 301 W. 13th St. ST. LOUIS: The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market.

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Thursday through next weekend at the Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand.

Black Repertory Theatre presents a two-man play by Phillip Hayes Dean on the life of actor, singer and activist Paul Robeson March 11 through 29 at the Emerson Performance Center at HarrisStowe State University, 3103 Laclede Ave. Repertory Theater of St. Louis’ production of Terence Rattigan’s play “The Winslow Boy” runs through Sunday at the Loretto Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Rd. in Webster Groves.

A stage version of Crockett Johnson’s children’s store “The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon” is offered at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Florissant Civic Center.

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SPRINGFIELD: The Drury University Jazz Festival runs all day on Saturday at Clara Thompson Hall, concluding with a public concert there at 5:15 p.m.

OZARK: The ninth annual Bluegrass Festival, a benefit for Convoy of Hope, runs Saturday at River Bluff Fellowship, 2655 E. Farm Road 188. Performers include Stan Hitchcock, Casey and the Atta Boys, Blue Steel Rail, Lonesome Road Dean Family Gospel, Red Bridge, Withers Family, Potters Wheel, Wires on Wood, Brightwater Junction, Cedar Hill, New Horizons, Spur of the Moment and Bob and Alta Courtney.

PITTSBURG, Kan.: The 41st annual PSU Jazz Festival for public schools and community college groups will be held all day Friday at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts.

COLUMBIA: The True/False documentary film festival opens Thursday and runs through Sunday in many downtown venues.

ST. LOUIS: The 10th annual St. Louis Blues Festival, with performances

by Theodis Ealey, Mel Waiters Bobby Rush, Shirley Brown, T.K. Soul, Lenny Williams and Sir Charles Jones, is presented at 8 p.m. on Friday.

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Two rarely seen silent films, Cecil B, DeMille’s “The Cheat” and sex goddess Theda Bara’s first hit “A Fool There Was,” both from 1915, will be shown with Dennis James on the Wurlitzer pipe organ at the Coleman Theater, 103 N. Main in Miami. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Theda Bara was crowned the “Vamp,” the first cinema femme fatale, with the debut of this film.

The leading authorities on Irish music, the Chieftains, make a rare appearance at 7 p.m. on March 11 at the Kauffman Center in downtown Kansas City. Since 1962, the Chieftains have brought traditional Irish music and collaborations with musicians of all styles. They play in the perfect acoustics of Helzberg Hall, where every seat has full access to the musiic.

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Fans of Texas swing music will have one of the rare opportunities to hear the great practitioners of the craft on Saturday at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main in Tulsa.

The Texas Playboys play for the birthday of Bob Wills, the founder of the band, plus music by the Round Up Boys. Cain’s offers space for dancing. The music starts at 7 p.m.

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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In addition to being five weeks premature, Elijah Burk of Aurora developed jaundice, and had to spend a few days under the bilirubin lights in the hospital. During his extended hospital stay, his parents, Jeff and Christine Burk, were able to utilize the Ronald McDonald House and avoid the long drive from Aurora to Springfield each day. Contributed photo

This photo depicts happier days for Elijah and his father, Jeff, who died about a year later from the accidental discharge of a weapon. The youngster now shows no signs of being born nearly five weeks early and the complications that arose afterward due to underdeveloped lungs. Contributed photo

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Elijah Burk, of Aurora, was placed in an oxyhood immediately after his birth due to complications from being born prematurely with underdeveloped lungs. Christine, his mother, was unable to hold her child for several days and was cautioned not to touch him, in order not to stimulate him and increase his breathing. Contributed photo

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Refuge: Comfort is found in talking with parents facing similar situations

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“I was at risk of having a ruptured uterus due to a weakened uterine wall,” Christine said.

“So, the doctor scheduled an emergency C-section.

They gave me two steroid shots to promote his lung growth and said he would be small.

“I told my husband, Jeff, that he wasn’t small, but that he wasn’t ready.

They immediately placed him in what looked like a space helmet, this plastic bubble around his head.

I couldn’t even hold him

or touch him.”

Born at Cox Monett, Elijah was immediately transferred to Cox Hospital South in Springfield for additional treatment.

“He spent 11 days on the neonatal intensive care unit,” Christine said.

“I checked out of Cox Monett against medical advice so I could go to Springfield and be with my baby. Two days later, I was admitted there because of an infection.”

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was also admitted to the hospital at that time with a staph infection in his leg.

“It was a rocky road for us,” Christine said.

“My husband was on the eighth floor and my baby was in the basement.

My three other children, Austin, 16, Cole, 13, and Shelby, 10, were with their grandparents, and I could only talk to them at night.”

After five days, Christine and Jeff were finally able to hold their son.

“He had been fed through a tube and then by a bottle,” Christine said. “I couldn’t even breast feed him like I had planned.”

During those anxious nights, the couple stayed at the Ronald McDonald House.

“It was a relief, to be able to talk to other parents who were going through the same or similar circumstances,” Christine said. “Although we spent very little time there, our days were spent with Elijah, the room was ours for the duration. It was a place we could rest, have a meal and spend time with other families at the house. The staff there was amazing.”

When Elijah was finally released to go home, he had a full compliment of machinery in tow.

“They placed him

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on a heart monitor and an apnea monitor,” Christine said. “It was terrifying. They went off all the time. We had more than the usual number of sleepless nights.”

Her other children provided a lot of help with their younger brother, and seemed to delight in the newest member of the family.

After they arrived home, members of Christine’s church, First Baptist of Aurora, provided meals and comfort for the entire family as they settled back into a routine.

“I was really blessed,” Christine said. “I didn’t have to cook a meal for two or three weeks. It was the same when Jeff died about a year later.

They provided food, and a friend came in and cleaned my house. I just couldn’t function. It’s a blessing to live in a small community and have that support network.”

Although Jeff died in February of last year from the accidental discharge of a weapon, Elijah remembers his father and asks to see him frequently.

“I have photos on my phone, and when we drive by the cemetery, he asks to visit his dad’s grave,” Christine said.

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“He knows his daddy is in Heaven.”

Today, Elijah is a happy, healthy three-yearold with a passion for adventure.

“He is completely normal,” Christine said. “He has met or exceeded his growth milestones, and he has not been in the hospital again. He has the usually childhood ailments, ear aches and such, but he’s just a healthy, happy kid.”

Elijah will likely start pre-school next year, another adventure to be enjoyed.

“We are so grateful for the services of the Ronald McDonald House,” Christine said.

“It was a rough road, but we’ve pulled through.

Ronald McDonald House was a blessing when we needed one.”

Ronald McDonald House has served the needs of 961 families in Barry and Lawrence counties, 171 of which are residents of Monett.

Donations to the Ronald McDonald House may be made at any McDonald’s restaurant, or at www.donate.rmhc. org.

If donating online, people may specify their money be donated to the local organization, RMHC of the Ozarks.

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Cereal and hot coffee are all early-rising houseguest needs

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EAR ABBY: A family member, “Bill,” likes to come visit in the afternoons and, because he’s not comfortable driving in the dark, he always plans to stay overnight. When he does, he wakes up very early, often before 6 a.m.

Bill tries to be as quiet as possible, but we know when he is up. Our dog hears someone moving around and thinks it’s time to go out and eat.

My husband or I will get up to take care of our dog, but at that point, it seems rude to go back to bed. My husband likes to go back to sleep, but I feel I should get up and entertain our guest.

Is it bad manners to go back to sleep even though it is still very early?—TO SLEEP, OR NOT TO SLEEP DEAR T.S. or N.T.S.: If you need your sleep, go back to bed. The right amount of sleep is important, and not getting it can ruin one’s entire day.

If you’re concerned about Bill not having a good breakfast, before going to bed, put the coffeemaker on “automatic” and show him where the cereal is kept. That’s not being a bad hostess, and I’m sure Bill will be just fine.

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JEANNE PHILLIPS DEAR ABBY letter is in response to “A Mom in Connecticut” (Dec. 27), who feels she is being “fitted in” because her daughter calls her only while driving in her car.

My daughter calls me almost every morning on her way to work. She calls me her “commute buddy.” It gives us 10 to 15 minutes to catch up, vent about “stuff” on both ends of the phone, or just chat. I can tell when she arrives at work or very nearly, and we always end with “Love you.”

I love our conversations and the fact that although she has an extremely busy schedule she finds the time to chat with me.

She uses her handsfree phone, so I don’t worry too much about her being distracted.—SHEILA IN PRESCOTT, ARIZ. DEAR SHEILA: You may not be worried about your daughter using a hands-free phone, but others have a different view. Read on:

DEAR ABBY: Drivers on cellphones— even hands-free—are four times more likely to crash and hurt themselves or someone else within five minutes of making a call.

Texters are 23 times more likely to crash.

More than 3,000 people are killed this way each year and 300,000 to 500,000 are injured.

The daughter should not be using a phone at all while driving.

How do I know the statistics? My son was killed by a driver on a cellphone.—GARY IN KENOSHA, WIS. DEAR GARY: Please accept my condolences for the tragic loss of your son. You are generous to have written. Too often people take the privilege of driving for granted, forgetting that if they

don’t concentrate fully on driving, they place themselves and those around them in danger.

I see this happen often, and I’m afraid that unless the consequences are draconian, it will continue.

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16. Help Wanted BARRY COUNTY Emergency Services E 9-1-1 accepting applications for GIS Technician until 4 p.m. Friday, March 6. 40 hr/week (bi-weekly paycheck) $12.50 -$12.75 hourly (DOQ). Dental, vision and health insurance, vacation, retirement. Must have minimum of one year of experience working with/in GIS. Must pass Background Check. Apply in person at 4011 Main St. Cassville.

(We are located south of Barry Electric; entrance on Farm Road 1107) Barry County E 9-1-1 is an equal opportunity employer.

DRIVERS:$2000.00Sign-On Bonus! Pay $1,200-$1,400.00 AverageWeek!ExcellentComprehensive Benefits! No-Touch runs Avg 2500mi/wk. 2yrs CDL-A Exp Call Penske Logistics: 1-855-3955506

16. Help Wanted

Applications may be submitted via: Fax: 417.466.1001 Mail: Reyco Granning, LLC ATTN: Human Resources 1205 Industrial Park Drive Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 Please visit our website for a complete listing of current job opportunities!

Reyco Granning LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Reyco Granning LLC is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting veterans and people with disabilities. If you need accommodation or assistance in using our website, please call (417) 466-2178 and request to speak to a human resource representative.

Job Description

# 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

1. Industrial Maintenance Fabricator 2. Industrial Maintenance Lead-1st Processing 3. Industrial Maintenance Lead-2nd Processing 4. Industrial Maintenance Technician

Please send resume to Dan.Halog@georgesinc.com or apply in person.

Please send resume to Dan.Halog@georgesinc.com or apply in person.

DRIVERS, 65,000+, CDL-A, $2500 sign on, Bonus Pay out in 4mon. 1 month exp., Same Day Pay! Free Health Ins., No CDL? We have Free training! www.trailiner.com.

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

LACOBA HOMES, INC. is looking forasubcontractingindividual,to supplement our maintenance dept., during our construction.

Hours can vary from 1 day a week to 5 days. Painting, drywall, general maint. and grounds, Pay depends on experience. Please apply at Lacoba Homes between 8am to 5pm, Mon - Fri EOE/MF/D/V

Relevant Industrial Maintenance experience required George’s Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

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!

MILKER WANTED for Dairy mornings and evenings, weekdays or just weekends. ExperienceispreferredNorthofMonett.

236-4919

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16. Help Wanted

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

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!

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 TRUCK DRIVER Needed: Class A CDL. Tractor Trailer, Bulk Feed Delivery to Dairy Farms. 200 mile radius 235-2545 WE ARE currently looking for a technician/veterinary assistant.

Experience in either the veterinary ormedicalfieldispreferred.Apply in person at the Animal Clinic of Monett or send resume to 687 N Hwy 37, Monett, MO READ65708.

AppliDo you have cants for musta be ME!this position able to do frequent heavy lifting subscription to when required. Rate of pay will The Monett Times yet? depend on related experience.

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16. Help Wanted

Thursday, March 5, 2015 • Page 11

16. Help Wanted

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.

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 “anypreference,limitation,ordiscrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference,limitationordiscrimination.

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

27. Homes for Sale 5-7BED/2Bathfixer-upperinMonett. 3 story, 2 finished floors, large city lot, large detached garage, big trees, Beautiful home needs some exterior and interior work. Call 417-846-0324 Mon-Fri, 8 am - 5 pm

29. Houses for Rent 3 BEDROOM, 1 Bath, 1 Car attached garage. Very nice and clean. By Grade School. No Pets. $675.00 Rent $500.00 Deposit 489-0357 or 236-4919 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.

30. Apartments for Rent

30. Apartments for Rent

HAMILTON PROPERTIES CORP. COLONIAL VILLAGE APARTMENTS

Now leasing 2 Bedroom Apts.

Colonial Village, 355 ½ Pine Monett, MO. For low or very low income. Rents are roughly 30% of your gross monthly income.

Apply with in or online hamiltonpropertiescorporation.com Call for details 417-235-3400 MO Relay 711# 3556 S. Culpepper, Ste. 7 Springfield, MO 65804 417-883-7887 2 BEDROOM 1 Bath, Central H/A, W/D Hookups, $450.00mth / $450.00dep Monett 489-8883 2BR, 1BA, garage, central H/A, all electric. $450/mo. No pets.

417-236-4118.

SMALL TWO Bedroom Apt. Perfect for one or two. 1206 3rd St. $350 Rent $200 Deposit.

235-6484 or 489-0057

31. Rooms for Rent

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

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

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

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

J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent.

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

417-489-6000

37. Livestock 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.

VERY NICE 2 bd 2 ba with garage. $545/mo $300/dep. 505 Dairy St. Monett. 417-489-8185 or 417-235-5231

Visit us online at: monett-times.com

RED ANGUS SALE: Bulls, Heifers, Pairs. March 21, Strafford, MO. Rogers Cattle Company.

Contact Steven at 417-241-1320 or www.rogersbeef.com.

41. Farm Products GOOD MIXED grass hay for sale.

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

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