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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEARS AGO MARCH 13-18, 1936 • Movie director Richard Thorpe, traveling in southwest Missouri to make the film “The Voice of Bugle Ann” with Lionel Barrymore, which will be shown this week at the Gillioz Theater, said he found local people and even the dogs very interesting. “I asked a man down near Branson how far it is to a certain place.

He answered, ‘Three looks and half a quarter.’ I asked what he meant, and he said, ‘You go over there as far as you can see from here, look again and do it twice more.’ He ‘half a quarter’ mean an eighth of a mile.”

• Through the contract operations of M.E. Gillioz, well known Monett contractor, the Frisco Railroad has benefited in excess of $800,000 during the years of 1934 and 1935. Mr. Gillioz released this traffic information and says the figures do not include intermediate hauls made of thousands of tons of materials destined to other points than Frisco destinations. Gillioz is surely one of the largest individual purchasers of Frisco service on its entire line.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO MARCH 13-19, 1946 • A total of $12,527 has been donated to the Chamber of Commerce industrial sites fund, in the campaign launched a week ago. With a goal of $15,000, the committee hopes to complete the campaign by the end of the week. All funds raised will be devoted to the purchase of land or options on land to be used for factories or other industry.

• An Army engineer

has made a cursory study of flood control in Pierce City. J. Shrump, from Tulsa, Okla. suggested that the Dry Creek channel be straightened and levees built west of the creek down cross the Frisco and southeast of St. Mary’s Church. These would extend down the north side of Clear Creek and possible as far as the Pierce City lime kiln. The project would also probably require building a larger bridge or two or three, as well as raising the level of the road on Commercial Street.

SIXTY YEARS AGO MARCH 13-19, 1956 • An estimated 1,000 people attended the first two nights of the Monett Lions Club’s annual minstrel show at the Monett City Hall Auditorium.

Club and cast members planned to present the show on March 19 before the patients at the State Sanatorium in Mt. Vernon.

• On March 17 the Monett City Council formally dismissed H.J. Williams, superintendent of the Monett city light and water department since July 1, 1955, for stealing a quantity of scrap copper wire belonging to the city, valued at $262. Council members hired William P. Scott as acting superintendent.

FIFTY YEARS AGO MARCH 13-19, 1966 • Representatives of Monett civic clubs and other organizations plus a number of interested citizens on March 14 voted to establish a United Fund in Monett and elected Bob Baum, outgoing Chamber of Commerce president, as temporary chairman of the organization.

• Work has begun digging the foundations for the 17,000 square foot classroom building which will house the new Monett vocational-education buildings. The new classes will house drafting design technology, business education, home economics, electronics and two general classrooms.

FORTY YEARS AGO MARCH 13-19, 1976 • The Barry-Lawrence County Development Center has proposed construction of a new facility, financed entirely by the Development Center, located adjacent to the Monett R-1 School District’s administration building on the north.

• The Monett Kiwanis Club has approved spending $7,500 on four community improvement projects. These include: $5,000 for the Barry-Lawrence County Development Center’s proposed new $15,000 building, $1,500 for new playground equipment qt the Kiddies Playground at the city park, $500 to purchase equipment for the pediatrics ward at St. Vincent’s Hospital as a memorial to Logan D. McKee, and $500 for outdoor basketball goals at various locations throughout the city.

THIRTY YEARS AGO MARCH 13-19, 1986 • Monett High School’s Lady Cubs cagers earned a return trip to Columbia on March 15 as they edged Willow Springs 34-33 in the girls Class 3A state tournament quarterfinals at Kickapoo High School.

Monett’s “hotshot” Angela Beckett was again the pacesetter for the Cubs, scoring 16 points. Monett placed third in last year’s

For the first time, the Southwest Missouri Beef Breeders Association held its bull show in Monett on March 14, 1956, at the Hilton Implement grounds on the east edge of town. Harvey Ringer and Ken Morris are shown displaying two bulls from the Halbert and Fawcett ranch of Miller that won first place for older Herefords, pictured. Today’s cattlemen will note with interest the height of the Hereford bulls, which was consistent with other breeds pictured in coverage from the show. File photo/The Monett Times state playoffs.

• Monett Elementary School has taken another step toward recognition as one of the most outstanding elementary schools in the nation. The school has been selected as a national finalist in the elementary school recognition program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education.

TWENTY YEARS AGO MARCH 13-19, 1996 • After a massive search effort that included Monettan businesses and volunteers, 10-yearold Josh Carlisle Coffey, who has Down Syndrome, was found 72 hours after wandering away from the family’s rural Cassville home. Josh’s two dogs that traveled with him were credited with keep-

ing him warm during the ordeal.

• Patti Holt has been elected the new president of the Monett Chamber of Commerce, and David Hutchens has been named the new vice president.

TEN YEARS AGO MARCH 13-19, 2006 • A massive relief effort got underway on March 13 in response to storms that packed tornadic winds moving through Monett and Lawrence County on March 12, killing a rural Marionville man Buildings on both sides of Broadway at Seventh

Street received damage, including two large display windows at Bremer Machine shop that were sucked out and shattered.

• Construction has been wrapping up this week on the new research play system from Miracle Recreation Equipment and PlayPower that is being added at Monett Elementary School. The multi-Mega Tower system will have its components changed periodically to allow children to try out Miracle’s latest playground creations in a real world setting.

ON THE COVER: Jeanie Smith Cash, author of 10 books and one collaborative effort, spoke to members of the Ozark Christian Writers Guild about the people, places and things that inspired her stories and how characters take on a life of their own. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Local Christian romance writer gearing up for series of sequels Jeanie Smith Cash gains inspiration from people, places she has visited

BY MELONIE ROBERTS reporter@monett-times.com

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hen real people and situations do not turn out like one might hope, a writer can take all that raw material, get it down on paper and wrangle the characters into doing what they please — or not.

“My characters take on a life of their own,” said Jeanie Smith Cash, of Purdy. “I always pray about what the Lord wants me to write. I make out a synopsis, and then start writing from there. That works for me.”

Smith Cash has not always been a writer. She and her husband, Andy, moved to Missouri from California in 1998, after his retirement from law enforcement.

“I decided I wanted to write, and that’s when I started getting serious,” Smith Cash said.

“I met a couple of authors at a Christian writer’s conference in Kansas City,” she said. “We clicked and decided to collaborate on a book.

I outlined it and then each author contributed her own character and story to the book. Our first book, ‘The Christmas Belles of Georgia,’ was about quadruplets that were given away at birth.”

Collaborating authors on that book included Rose Allen McCauley, Jeri Odell and Debra Ullrick.

Although each character’s unique voice and attitude is written by a different author, the four tales interweave into a cohesive tale that ends with holiday happiness to warm the reader’s heart.

Smith Cash is meticulous about researching her locales, environment and the community traditions that serve as a background for her novels.

“I researched the Amish culture for three years before starting to write

Attending a recent meeting of the Ozark Christian Writer’s Guild, from left, were Linda Blankinship, Yvonne Kerr, Tammy Schell and Marty Frost. Kerr was reading her assignment for the month, a short piece using seasonal words such as winter, Groundhog Day and snow. Budding writers are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings to discuss progress on their projects, hone their writing skills and share ideas. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com ‘Loving Grace,’” Smith Cash said.

“My husband and I visited Lancaster County, Penn., for historical accuracy.”

That tale tells of an young Amish woman who leaves the community to marry an Englisher, a military man who was then deployed to Afghanistan.

The young wife discovers she is a widow and pregnant on the same day. The story takes the reader into the closed world of the Amish culture as the young widow returns home to a family that will either welcome her back into the fold or turn her away to raise her child alone.

While visiting the region, Smith Cash visited a candy shop that was adjacent to a flea market and discussed her visit with the proprietor, an Amish woman who was making the candy.

She promised to mail her a copy of one of her books.

As they moved next door to the flea market, she discovered a stack of not only her own books, but those of other Christian romance writers as well.

“I just bought a copy of the book and took it right back over to her,” Smith Cash said. “I gave her a copy of ‘Dolls and Diamonds.’”

Raised with traditional Christian values, Smith still attends church regularly with her father, Don Smith, and her husband.

“That has influenced my writing,” Smith Cash said. “As a reader, I couldn’t find very many Christian books. So now, I focus on Christian romance and romance/mystery.”

While writing, Smith Cash comes to

know her characters very well, feeling as if some are old friends.

“Although the characters are made up, they come to life on the pages of my books as I write, and I find myself wondering what they are going to do next, where they are going to go. I find a sense of loss when I have to say goodbye.”

Toward that end, Smith Cash is beginning to write sequels to her previous novels. “’A Bundle of Secrets’ will have five sequels,” Smith Cash said. “I feel compelled to write, and sometimes, I’ll have three or four stories going at the same time.”

Books by Smith Cash can be found on Amazon.com, www.goodreads.com, kobobooks.com and www.alibris.com.

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A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK

BY MURRAY BISHOFF

SPRINGFIELD: Winter Jam, contemporary Christian music’s annual tour, is offered at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday at the J.Q. Hammons Arena. Artists featured include King and Country, Matthew West, Crowder, Red, Sidewalk Prophets, NewSong and more.

At the Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East, country musician Don Williams performs at 7 p.m. March 16.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson, Mavis Staples and Nick Lowe perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday. Celtic music group Danu presents a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at 4 p.m. on Sunday.

At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, playing this week are Madison Watkins on Thursday; Andy Frasco, the Un and Lalo on Friday; Herobust and Ill-Esha on Sunday; and the Floozies, Sunsquabi and Flamingosis on March 13.

The University of Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and Choirs perform at 7:30 p.m. at the UA Faulkner Performing Arts Center, 453 Garland Ave. EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: Pianist Sara Sant-Ambrogio and students from the Arkansas Philharmonic and Youth Orchestra perform at 7 p.m. on March 15 at the Thorncrown Chapel, 12968 Highway 62.

JOPLIN: The Pro Musica concert series returns with the Tesla String Quartet, playing works by Stravinsky, Haydn and Ravel, at 7 p.m. on March 17 at the First Community Church, 2007 E. 15th St. At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, performing this week are the Brandon Butler Band playing country music on Friday and country music artist Milton Patton on Saturday.

MIAMI, Okla.: The Platters perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Coleman Theatre, 103 N. Main.

The Bo Phillips Band plays at 9 p.m.

Friday at the Buffalo Run Casino.

TULSA, Okla.: The Tulsa Symphony plays Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St. The Winter Jam contemporary Christian music tour performs at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver.

At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, per-

forming this week are Post Malone, Josh Sallee, Young DV and Ben Sommers on Thursday; and AWOLNation plus Pvris on March 15.

R5, Max and Ryland perform at 7 p.m. on March 15 at the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady.

BARTLESVILLE, Okla.: A tribute concert to Neil Diamond is offered at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 S.E. Adams Blvd.

KANSAS CITY: At the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway, Mavis Staples and Nick Lowe perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday.

At the Midland Theater, 1228 Main, song stylist Melanie Martinez and the Alvarez Kings perform at 7:30 p.m. on March 15.

The Piano Guys play at 8 p.m. on March 16.

At the Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., St. Louis song stylist Alicia Olatuja performs at 8 p.m. on Friday. Classical music pianist Stephen Hough, a specialist in rarely played works, performs at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

A “South of the Border Moonlight” concert featuring Maria the Mexican and Soca Jukebox is offered at 9 p.m. on Friday at the VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Casino.

COLUMBIA: The Columbia Community Band will perform at 4 p.m. on Sunday at Hickman High School, 1104 N. Providence Rd. The Missouri Symphony Conservatory will give its conservatory concert at 6:30 p.m. on March 16 at the Lenoir Woods Senior Living Center, 3710 S. Lenoir St. ST. LOUIS: The St. Louis Symphony, led by music director emeritus Leonard Slatkin, gives a complete performance of Berlioz’s “Romeo and Juliet” with the choir at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at Powell Hall, Grand and Delmar. The orchestra gives one of its Pulitzer concerts of contemporary music, including Andrew Norman’s “The Companion Guide to Rome” and Pierre Boulez’s Piano Sonata No. 3 at 7:30 p.m. on March 16 at 3716 Washington Blvd.

Brit Floyd, the Pink Floyd tribute band, plays at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market.

The Piano Guys perform at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand.

At the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., the Del McCoury Band with Sierra Hull and Riverbend plays at 7 p.m. on Saturday. The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis plays a concert covering the globe, with selections by Beethoven, Ravel, Chopin, Rossini, Grieg and more at 7:30 p.m. on March 14 and 15.

The Jim Widner Big Band performs at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

The Bach Society of St. Louis will perform Fauré’s “Requiem: at 7:30 p.m. on

Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 4431 Lindell Blvd.

At the Pageant, 6161 Delmar, performing this week are Between the Buried and Me, August Burns Red, the Faceless and Good Tiger at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday; Melanie Martinez and Alvarez Kings at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday; plus X Ambassadors, Seinabo Sey and Powers at 7:30 p.m. on March 15.

The Missouri State University Men’s Chorus performs at 7 p.m. on March 16 at the Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Adams Ave. in Kirkwood.

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SPRINGFIELD: “Peppa Pig: Live,” a stage version of the Nickelodeon TV show, is presented at 6 p.m. on March 15 at the Gillioz Theatre.

OZARK: Ron Boutwell’s “The Outpouring” runs through March 26 at the Stained Glass Theater, 1996 Evangel.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: Carroll County Music Group presents the fifth annual “We’ve Got Talent” show at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

TULSA, Okla.: A touring production of the Broadway musical “Rent” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at 2 p.m. Sunday, with more shows next weekend at the Charles E. Norman Theatre at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

“Peppa Pig Live!” is presented at 5 p.m. on Friday at the Brady Theater.

BARTLESVILLE, Okla.: Woody Allen’s musical “Bullets Over Broadway” is presented at 7:30 p.m. on March 14 at the Bartlesville Community Center.

KANSAS CITY: A stage version of “Peppa Pig Live!” is offered at 2 and 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Midland Theater, 1228 Main.

Tomás Rivera’s autobiographical “Tomás and the Library Lady” runs through March 18 at the Coterie Theater at Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd.

Samuel D. Hunter’s play “The Whale” runs through March 27 at the Unicorn Theater, 3828 Main.

The Musical Heritage Theater at Crown Center, Grand and Pershing Road, presents “An Evening with Cole Porter” through March 20.

D. Tucker Smith’s play “Roof of the World” is presented through March 27 at the Copaken Stage, 13th and Walnut.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Into the Woods” opens Friday with shows at 8 p.m. through March 27 at the Just Off Broadway Theater, 3051 Penn Valley Dr. “The Unwritten Works of William Shakespeare” is presented at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Kick Comedy Theater, 4010 Pennsylvania Ave. “In the Mood,” a Big Band concert featuring the In The Mood singers and dancers, will be presented at 2 and 7 p.m. on March 16 and 17 at the Kauffman Center.

COLUMBIA: Mozart’s opera “The Marriage of Figaro” is offered at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Missouri Theater, 203 S. Ninth St. Missouri Contemporary Ballet performs at 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Jesse Auditorium on the University of Missouri campus.

ST. LOUIS: “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” is presented in a stage show at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Fox Theatre.

The new musical “If/Then” is presented at 8 p.m. March 15 through 17 with more shows next weekend at the Fox Theatre.

The MADCO dance company presents a show with new choreography at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri.

Repertory Theater of St. Louis presents “Molly’s Hammer” by Tammy Ryan through March 27 at the Loretto Hilton Center on the Webster University campus in Webster Groves. Trey Ellis and Ricardo Khan’s play “Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Swing” opens March 16 and runs through April 10.

George Grant’s play “Elephant’s Graveyard” is offered at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m Sunday at the Edison Theater at Washington University.

The New Jewish Theatre’s production of Jon Marans’ play “Old Wicked Songs”

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MURRAY’S TOP PICKS FOR THE WEEK

SPRINGFIELD: The Nitro ArenaCross cycle show is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

Singer and comedian Rodney Carrington performs at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East.

An RK Gun Show is offered Saturday and Sunday at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: A St. Patrick’s Day parade is offered at 2 p.m. on Sunday downtown.

TULSA, Okla.: Comedian Rodney Carrington performs at 7 p.m. on Friday at the BOK Center.

KANSAS CITY: The 44th annual Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday in the midtown district on Broadway, from Linwood to 43rd Street.

ST. LOUIS: Comedians Cedric the Entertainer, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Chaifetz Arena, Market and Lindell.

The annual orchid show runs through March 27 at the Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd.

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Two meaty classical music works make up the March concert for the Springfield Symphony at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Works include Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 and Robert Schumann’s Cello Concerto with soloist Alexander Hersh at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. All seats in the Hammons Hall have good viewing and sound, especially those in the balcony back from the rail.

The Broadway musical “A Night with Janis Joplin,” starring Mary Bridget Davies, is presented at 8 p.m. on March 17 and 18 the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson in Fayetteville.

Davies is a powerhouse performer who makes this show click. If you enjoyed Joplin’s songbook of bluesy hard rock, this will be a rare opportunity to celebrate a phenomena performer’s brief burning candle.

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Donizetti’s comic opera masterpiece “The Elixir of Love” is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, and on March 16, with more shows next weekend at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway. This is a rare “happy ending” tale of unrequited love, a con man, a female protagonist who outclasses her suitors and a hapless hero who wins in the end. A fun show in two easy to digest acts. Even the cheap seats are good at the Kauffman.

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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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At top left, Barbara Erwin shared information about a distant relative, Hezekiah Phillips, a Revolutionary soldier who fought in the war, his march through Maine during weather that reached -31 degrees in December 1775 and the surprise attack on Quebec. Erwin said she had compiled several sources of information using Google, Ancestry. com and original birth and death certificates. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Jeanie Smith Cash has written 10 books and one collaborative effort since beginning her career in 1998. She visits the geographical areas about which she writes to gain an understanding of the people, countryside and cultural traditions as background for her Christian romances. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Participants of the Ozark Christian Writer’s Guild will generally find a wealth of books, magazines and literature to share at each meeting. From left, Marty Frost, Tammy Schell and Bev McCauley discuss their favorite authors. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Drug distribution becomes weapon to block competition

BY MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer

WASHINGTON — The same strategy that Martin

Shkreli used to get away with a 5,000-percent price increase on an old drug is used by many other drug-

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Before the price hike that made him infamous, the former CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals had to ensure that no competitor would be able to launch a cheaper version of Daraprim, the 60-year-old anti-infection pill that is no longer under patent.

Shkreli had the perfect weapon: a tightly-controlled distribution system which would make it virtu-

ally impossible for a competitor to obtain enough Daraprim to develop their own version.

Shkreli, who resigned in December, did not invent the closed distribution technique. And his former company, Turing, notes that Daraprim was already distributed under such a system when it acquired the drug.

Many larger drugmakers have also turned drug distribution into a powerful tool against competition. The strategy takes advantage of a simple fact: If generic drugmakers can’t get their hands on the original product, they cannot perform the tests needed to develop a generic version.

Typically generic drug-

makers purchase drugs in bulk from third-party suppliers. But when the original drugmaker controls the drug’s distribution, they can simply refuse to sell.

At least 40 drugs worth an estimated $5.4 billion are sheltered from competition by distribution hurdles, according to a study commissioned by the Generic Pharmaceutical Association, an industry trade group.

The Food and Drug Administration is aware of the misuse of distribution programs. The agency said in a statement it has received 100 letters from companies that say they have been blocked from obtaining drugs for testing purposes. The agency’s

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The trend began in 2007, when the FDA began requiring risk-management plans for certain drugs. The plans often feature various restrictions to make sure drugs are used safely, including limits on who can distribute them.

But drugmakers realized these measures could also be used to keep their drugs away from competitors.

And even drugs that didn’t require risk-management could utilize the strategy.

Daraprim is an example of a drug that has no major safety risks and was previously available through various wholesalers and distributors. But last June — three months before its sale to Turing — Daraprim was moved into a closed distribution program, allowing the manufacturer to refuse sales to competitors.

The effect for patients was jarring. The drug — which treats an infection mainly found in people with HIV and cancer — had previously been available through local pharmacies. Now it is distributed through a specialty division of Walgreen’s, which sells the drug at Turing’s list price of $750 per pill. In the months after the price hike, some patients faced co-pays as high as $16,000 when trying to fill a prescription.

“Mr. Shkreli set up a very complicated system to ensure profits and patients have really suffered,” says Sean Dickson, of the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors.

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Sibling estranged in life opts to remain estranged in death

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EAR ABBY: I’ve been estranged from my three siblings, their spouses and their families for 35 years — my choice.

There has been no correspondence, and I have seen them only at our parents’ funerals.

Since we are all in our 80s, I anticipate there will be funerals for us in the next decade. If I go first, there is no problem. However, I’m considering not attending their funerals or those of their spouses. My grown children say I MUST attend because I’m their brother. I’m concerned that I might be a distraction or there could be a confrontation. Besides, I still remember what caused my estrangement and I just don’t want to see them. I know I’m stubborn, but am I wrong? — TO GO OR NOT TO GO DEAR GO OR NO: I disagree with your children. People attend funerals to pay their respects to the deceased and/or comfort the family who has suffered the loss. If, after 35 years, you show up at the funeral, you could, indeed, be a distraction — unless it has been so long that nobody recognizes you.

DEAR ABBY: Is it wrong to have no interest in grandchildren? My wife is five years older than I am and she’s elated with our new grand-

JEANNE PHILLIPS DEAR ABBY child. I’m only 42 and I feel I’m too young to be a “Gramps.” I prefer to be free from kid activities and enjoy my adult pursuits.

I have raised children for the last 20-plus years and I think it’s my stepdaughter’s turn to be a parent. My wife is all gung ho to watch the grandchild anytime she’s free, but I’m not interested at all.

Am I wrong for wanting my own time and space with my wife? — TOO YOUNG FOR IT IN OKLAHOMA DEAR TOO YOUNG: No law says you must baby-sit if you don’t want to. Not everyone enjoys the company of small children. If your wife enjoys doing it, that’s her privilege.

However, if the baby-sitting is interfering with your marriage, then you’re complaining to the wrong woman, and the two of you need to work out a compromise on which you can both agree.

DEAR ABBY: I have very long hair and I’m proud of it. I have worn

my hair long ever since I was a little girl. My problem is when I go somewhere, other women come up to me and start touching it.

I understand that they like my hair because they always compliment me on it, but I hate it when strangers touch me. Apparently, people have forgotten the concept of “personal space.”

How can I tell someone — without sounding rude — to please not touch me? Or must I just keep quiet and tolerate it with a smile?

— RAPUNZEL IN DALLAS DEAR RAPUNZEL: Not everyone enjoys being touched, particularly by strangers. If someone reaches out to pet you, smile, step back and say, “I’d prefer you not do that.” You have a right to your personal

space. As long as you say it in a pleasant but firm tone, no one has the right to be offended. And if someone is, refrain from making it your problem.

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Reyco Granning is back in high gear and hiring Reyco Granning, LLC, a respected manufacturer of heavy duty suspensions, has immediate openings for 1st Shift Welder, 1st Shift Shipping, National Accounts Manager, Sourcing Specialist, Sr. Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer Intern, Sr. Quality Engineer, Accounts Receivable & Inventory Accountant, Accounting Clerk, & Customer Service Specialist. Descriptions and requirements for these and other employment opportunities can be viewed at www.reycogranning.com.

To apply, please submit a resume and/or completed application via one of the following:

Email: clawrence@reycogranning.com or, Fax: 417.466.1001 or, Mail: Reyco Granning, LLC ATTN: Human Resources 1205 Industrial Park Drive Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 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.

DOSS APPLIANCE Repair Service: Service all major brands, prompt, experienced service, affordable rates. Call anytime 417-235-6314.

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

10. Lost and Found LOST CAT Black & white, wellcared for, family pet. Last seen in the Southern Heights area, south side of Monett, off 37 Hwy. Reward offered for a safe return. If seen, please call 417-236-0152.

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George’s Farms, Inc. Plant Medic for 2nd Shift.

• Must be able to read and write English.

• Must have a valid MO LPN/LVN/RN license or active EMT/Paramedic.

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and have a good driving history.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.

• Experience in poultry processing is preferred.

• Bi Lingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

9066 State Highway W. Cassville, Missouri 65625.

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George’s Farms, Inc. Poultry Processing Worker.

Cut, trim and pack poultry.

Various shifts, multiple openings, full time positions.

Starting wage $10.10 per hour

9066 State Highway W. Cassville, Missouri 65625.

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DRIVERS: 2-3 day runs to IL/IN/OH or 6-day runs to CA/AZ. Excellent Pay, Benefits, Paid Vacation & Bonuses! Same Day Pay! 2015-2017 Freightliner Cascadia. www.trailiner.com 800-763-2993.

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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., will be opening aFacility, Church-affiliated Skilled Facility. our Rehab to Home Unit • Weekly pay •soon Comprehensive Ins. and arehealth seeking •motivated Paid Vacation/Holidays nurses to join • Career Ladder our team.

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Cassville Health Care & Rehab

NOW HIRING Full Time & Part Time LPN, RN & CNA’s Competitive Wages Vacations/benefits available Call or come by 1300 Country Farm Road, Cassville

417-847-3386 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.

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The Arc of the Ozarks is Growing!!!

George’s Inc. Cassville, MO is currently seeking qualified and dependable applicants for the following positions: Human Resources Supervisor (Cassville Missouri Complex) 2nd Shift (3:00PM to 1:00AM Monday through Friday) Job Requirements: • 2+ years H.R. experience at the Supervisory/Management level.

• Bachelor’s Degree or PHR Certification.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with all levels of management.

• Extensive computer experience in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.

• Flexible work schedule required. Ability to travel, work overtime, holidays and weekends as required.

Responsibilities: • Oversees 2nd Shift Human Resources staff.

• Supervise the recruiting process and hire qualified persons for all hourly opportunities to ensure proper staffing levels.

• Coordinate and conduct new employee training and orientation programs; follow-up on effectiveness; monitor programs continuously.

• Assist Supervisors in dealing with hourly employee performance issues, corrective actions and separations on both shifts to insure fair and consistent practices.

• Provides support in employee benefit administration, 401k, Safety, EEO, absenteeism and turnover records, and Human Resources records and reports.

• Handles all Missouri Division of Employment Security unemployment claims for the 2nd and 3rd shifts to include protests, and appeals.

George’s Inc is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce.

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DRIVERS: TEAMS 140,000+, $5000 sign-on bonus, 4-month pay-out, HOME WEEKLY, Coast to Coast. Excellent Benefits, including paid Vacation. Paid Daily!

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LAWRENCE COUNTY Manor is now hiring for CNA day shift and night shift. Excellent benefits, holidays, vacation, sick pay, sign on bonus. Apply in person 915 Carl Allen St. Mt. Vernon or online at www.lcmanor.com. This establishment is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

LAWRENCE COUNTY Manor is now hiring for CMT. Excellent benefits, holidays, vacation, sick pay. Apply in person 915 Carl Allen St. Mt. Vernon or online at www.lcmanor.com. This establishment is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Would you like to provide support to individuals with disabilities in directing their own lives as valued members of the community?

Come Join Our Team!!

We are hiring for our entry level position: Direct Support Staff Shifts: Evenings, Overnights, Weekends, Monett, Mt. Vernon area. Wage starts at $8.15/hr.

Must have HS Diploma/GED, be a licensed and insured driver able to obtain the Class E license, and at least 18 years or older.

Apply Online/In Person at: The Arc of the Ozarks 1010 Old Airport Rd Monett 417-354-0071 thearcoftheozarks.org LAWRENCE COUNTY Manor is now hiring for RN supervisor day shift. Excellent benefits, holidays, vacation, sick pay, sign on bonus.

Apply in person 915 Carl Allen St. Mt. Vernon or online at www.lcmanor.com. This establishment is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

OZARK MOUNTAIN Regional Healthcare in Crane, MO is seeking highly-motivated individuals with excellent personal & communications skills to fill the positions of CNA, CMT, & LPN/RN. Experience preferred, but willing to train those with no experience but with a heart for people. May e-mail resume with contact information to ozarkdon@socket.net or pick up an application at the facility at 509 Meadowlark Lane, Crane, MO. For more information, call Jesse or Missy @417-723-5281.

31. Rooms for Rent

FOR RENT Mobile Home. 2/3 bedroom, partly furnished, country. 417-498-6668.

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

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HOUSE FOR Rent. Clean home in nice area of town. In Monett for rent. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, No pets, No smoking unit. 417-236-4993.

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30. Apartments for Rent

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

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

THREE SIZES To choose from, FOR RENT: apartment in Pierce electricity available, concrete City. 2bdrm, 1 bath. Ref., stove, floors with partitions to ceiling. dishwasher included. W/D hook Marshall Storage S Hwy 37, ups, with carport. $525 rent, $525 235-6097. deposit. No Pets.

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NET WRAPPED 150 4x6 round bales mixed grass hay, baled dry for sale. $25.00/bale. Loading available. 417-489-6376.

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.

2BED/1BA Apartment $475.00.

103 E Main, Pierce City. Updated and well kept. For an application and showing, call Chad at (417) 569-7331.

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.

37. Livestock

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.

PARTS POSITION. Full time position for applicant with excellent customer service, communication, and computer skills. Need to have parts experience, preferably in the agricultural industry. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, and retirement plan. Submit resume to Fritz Implement 22595 Hwy H in Monett or email to fritz@mo-net.com. EOE.

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MARKET FRESH Produce is seeking a part-time office employee. Approximately 25-30 hours per week. Requirements and skills include answering phone, filing general paperwork and miscellaneous tasks. Please apply in person at Market Fresh Produce 602 N. 17th Street, Monett, MO.

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