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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEARS AGO MARCH 15-21, 1935 • Dr. R.V. Campbell is the second dentist in Monett struck by gold thieves. His office was entered with a master key after attempts to jimmy the lock on the door failed.

• Dust storms stretched from New Mexico to the Black Hills, sending wheat prices strongly higher.

In Kansas, three children have died from pneumonia caused by the dust. The dust fog crept into Monett on March 20. There was something supernatural and fearsome about it.

It was not there, and then suddenly it was all about. It bred a bit of fear, for it seemed if the intensity increased it could deal death. On March 21 the sun was a silver disc in a dun sky.

It was unlike any sun ever seen before. Dust rode the air and it settled down to lay a velvety mantle over everything. Cartops were dun with the dust and porch floors were covered.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO MARCH 15-21, 1945 • Charm and elegance were in evidence on March 16 at the fashion show sponsored by the Beta Sigma Phi sorority which was held at the Park Casino. A gorgeous array of what the well-dressed woman and youngster will wear this spring and summer were paraded before an admiring crowd of well over 200 persons.

• The Monett Music Club went to Camp Crowder on March 18 to perform in the hospital recreation hall.

Mrs. William P. Scott was accompanist for the entire group The Barber Shop Quartet sang five numbers. Chad Cowherd played on the musical saw. Ruth Boedecker gave a twirling demonstration. The Hungry Five band played several numbers.

SIXTY YEARS AGO MARCH 15-21, 1955 • A $7 million dollar plan for relocating two highways, replacing five bridges and raising the approaches of another bridge in the Table Rock Dam Lake area was submitted on March 17 to the Missouri State Highway Commission by the Army Corps of Engineers. The Cassville Chamber of Commerce opposes part of the plan, fearing that it would isolate the Viola area with no plans to replace the Shell Knob or Golden bridges.

• Plans are being made for the possible administration of polio vaccine to approximately 700 Barry County first and second grade school children. The Lawrence County Health Department announced last week plans to vaccinate 876 first and second graders.

FIFTY YEARS AGO MARCH 15-21, 1965 • A remodeling project, which will occupy the addition of $20,000 worth of automated tooling, started on March 15 at the Monalco plant in Monett. Established in 1960, Monalco has had several expansions.

The aluminum window manufacturer will work closely with Wells Aluminum on its current project.

• The First United Methodist Church in Monett held Appreciation Day on Sunday following the completion of remodeling. New carpeting, pews, light fixtures, walnut paneling and walnut pulpit, lectern, communion tables and pulpit chairs were all in place.

FORTY YEARS AGO MARCH 15-21, 1965 • The first in what is hoped to be an annual awards banquet for the Monett R-1 Schools Little League basketball program was held on March 14 at Monett High School cafeteria.

Approximately 130 fifth and sixth grade boys who participated were honored. The program was designed to stress the basic fundamentals of basketball and have a game schedule.

• The third fire in a little more than three months resulted in complete destruction of a Monett landmark at 600 Sixth St., which at one time served as the Dr. William West Hospital.

Dr. West opened a hospital in the building in 1921 and maintained it there until moving in 1928 to the hospital’s present location.

THIRTY YEARS AGO MARCH 15-21, 1975 • Dedication services were scheduled for March 15 at the New Liberty Baptist Church, located one-half mile south of Highway 60 on Eisenhower, across from Country Club Estates. Construction of the 2,240 square foot brick structure with a full basement began in July 1984.

• Honors continue for

Using heavy cranes in from Tulsa, construction crews at the site of the new First United Methodist Church in Monett, just west of the North Park tennis courts, raised steel beams this week in 2005 for the church’s sanctuary. Plans to lift the metal framework for a cupola that will sit in the ring at the center of the support beams, below the crane at left, were moved up for early action. Pastor Clif Crockett hopes to move into the church in early 2006. File photo/The Monett Times the Lady Cubs basketball team. Coach Cleo Elbert was named Coach of the Year in Class 3A for leading the team to a 26-5 season and third in state. Leading scorer Melinda Stanford was named All-District and All-State with 1,221 career points. Second high scorer Bernadette Bauer was named AllDistrict.

TWENTY YEARS AGO MARCH 15-21, 1995 • Barry County prosecutor David Cole named Monett native Stephen Hemphill as the new assistant county prosecutor. Hemphill worked as assistant prosecutor in Platte County and as counsel for a U.S. House committee in Washington, D.C.

• The Senior Executive Group of the Monett Chamber of Commerce elected David Sippy as president, succeeding Gene Mulvaney, and Dr. Russell Powell as vice president at its quarterly meeting. Mulvaney was nominated for the 1995 Order of Distinguished Older Missourians.

TEN YEARS AGO MARCH 15-21, 2005 • According to Monett building inspector George Rausch’s annual report, construction in Monett topped $10 million in value in 2004.

The year ahead appears positioned to see similar growth, including a possible record level of housing construction.

• The Pierce City Business Women spearheaded a Green Pride parade on March 17 to honor St. Patrick’s Day, marching from Town and Country Supermarket to Casey’s convenience store and back again. Organizer Penny Dean explained the Pierogis Princesses had organized to honor the town’s Polish and German heritage.

ON THE COVER: Nona Dalke happily greets seniors and guests each Thursday from the lunch desk at the Monett Senior Center. Seniors take turns manning the desk and collecting donations for the food program, sponsored by the Southwest Missouri Office on Aging.

Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Food, fun, fellowship on tap at Monett Senior Center

Seniors participate in a variety of activities, programs at local center

BY MELONIE ROBERTS

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he Monett Senior Center is a home away from home for many area seniors, who may opt to receive a number of services in addition to their daily meals each week day at the facility.

“In addition to our meal program, we have health screenings and blood pressure checks, flu shots and assistance with Medicare D enrollment,” said Ken Gauthier, vice president of the Monett Senior Board.

The center offers homework services, which provides basic housekeeping for seniors unable to manage those tasks. The program allows frail, elderly seniors to remain at home, rather than being forced to move in with their children or into a skilled care facility.

The respite care program helps relieve stress from caregivers of homebound clients who cannot be left alone.

This service allows the primary caregiver the opportunity to leave the home for a few hours each week so they can take care of their personal needs.

Respite workers will socialize, read to and remind the client to take their medications in a timely manner.

The center also provides the Good Neighbor Transportation program, which is staffed by volunteer drivers.

Clients can arrange for transportation to and from doctor and physical therapy appointments. Contributions are accepted to help defray the driver’s costs.

Those who visit the center regularly can participate in activities including bingo, pool and pinochle, or attend frequent entertainment or informational

Following lunch, many visitors at the Monett Senior Center, located at 405 Dairy St., will linger to play cards and socialize.

Pictured, clockwise from left, are: Lorena Wells, Dick Huennekens, Ken Gauthier and Connie Smith. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

presentations each month.

From now through mid-April, assistants will be on hand from 9 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. each Thursday to help seniors prepare their income tax returns.

“In addition, we have recently updated much of the kitchen equipment,” Gauthier said. “We bought new steam tables, switched from electric to natural gas stoves, have a new threedoor refrigerator, freezer and water heater. About 80 percent of our kitchen equipment is new.”

The center hosts a monthly dance as a fundraising effort to maintain the facility, in addition to its annual quilt and bake sale fundraisers.

“Special meals are sponsored by local businesses,” Gauthier said. “For example, Hometown Pharmacy will sponsor one meal in which everyone eats free of charge.”

What the center is probably best known for is the meal program.

“Seniors can come in and eat a nutritious meal Monday through Friday,” Gauthier said. “The suggested

price for seniors is $3.50, but there is a program where donations are made for those that can’t afford to pay. Those who are under the age of 60 are asked to pay $5 per meal.”

Volunteers an average of 1,500 meals to homebound clients in Monett, Pierce City, Purdy and Freistatt each month.

“I am in need of volunteer drivers,” said Lori Balmas, center administrator.

“It takes about 30 minutes per day.”

Volunteers for the meal delivery CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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MT. VERNON: The trio Keltic Knot plays Irish and Scottish music at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Mt. Vernon Arts and Recreation Center, 822 W. Mt. Vernon Blvd.

SPRINGFIELD: The Springfield Symphony offers a concert of light classics, from the Baroque to Ravel’s “Tombeau de Couperin” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

Young violinist Benjamin Beilman performs a recital in the Don and Betty Wessel Emerging Concert Artists series at 7:30 p.m. on March 24 at the Hammons Hall.

Heartsong, Evangel University’s traveling worship group, will record its concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday in Spence Chapel at the university.

Jazz Combos at Evangel University will performs at 7:30 p.m. on March 17 at Barnett Recital Hall.

FAYETTEVILLE: The Midtown Men vocal quartet performs at 7 p.m. March 19 at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson, and again on March 20.

At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are Wade Bowen on Thursday; Full House, the Boss Tweeds and Thunder Classic on Friday; Members Only on Saturday; Sad Daddy and Chucky Waggs perform on Sunday; Pianos Become Teeth and Silent Waits the Archer on March 16; Goose on March 17; and J.B. and the Moonshine Band on March 19.

CARTHAGE: At the Woodshed Emporium, 311 S. Main in Cherry’s Art Gallery, Keltic Knot plays for a St. Patrick’s Day party at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

JOPLIN: Country music star Aaron Lewis plays at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin. At the casino’s regular performance venue, Scott Ellison plays blues and rock on Friday and Earl and Them plays rock on Saturday.

MIAMI, Okla.: Country music star Ronnie Milsap performs at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Buffalo Run Casino.

TULSA, Okla.: At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., the Tulsa Symphony performs Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Two of ragtime piano’s leading performers, Scott Kirby and Dave Majchrzak, perform at 7 p.m. on March 17 in the John H. Williams Theatre.

Signature Symphony presents a pops concert of Big Band music at 7:30 p.m. on

Saturday at the Tulsa Community College Trease Performing Arts Center, 10300 E. 81st St. Rock band Third Day performs at 7 p.m. on Friday at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver.

At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, playing this week are Bob Schneider, Derek Paul and the Handsome Devils on Friday; Coal Chamber, Filter, Combichrist, American head Charge and Saint Ridley play on March 18; and Paul Benjaman, Don White, Steve Pryor, Jesse Aycock and David Teagarden Sr. play on March 19.

BARTLESVILLE, Okla.: The seven-piece traditional jazz band Comet Chop Suey performs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 S.E. Adams Blvd.

KANSAS CITY: At the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway, classical violinist Joshua Bell presents a recital at 8 p.m. on Saturday. The Kansas City Symphony gives a concert of Russian music excerpts plus Shostakovich’s “Festive Overture” and Rachmaninoff’s “Vocalise” at 7 p.m. on March 18.

At the Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Les Violons du Roy and pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin play at 8 p.m. on Friday. Jazz violinist Christian Howes and Southern Exposure play at 8 p.m. on Saturday. The University of Missouri-Kansas City jazz performers play at 7:30 p.m. on March 16.

The Travis Gibson Band plays Saturday and Sunday at the Argosy Casino.

A concert of music and question-and-answer session with classic music composers John Corigliano and Mark Adamo is offered at 5 p.m. on March 18 at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St. The band Gaelic Storm plays at 8 p.m. on March 19 at the VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Casino.

ST. LOUIS: The St. Louis Symphony presents a concert of Hungarian music by Brahms, Bartok, Ravel, Borodin and dances from Ginastera’s “Estancia” at 8 p.m. on Friday. The orchestra plays Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, Debussy’s “Nocturnes” and MacMillan’s Violin Concerto with soloist Vadim Repin at 8 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday, all at Powell Hall, Grand and Delmar.

AREA THEATRE

A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK

BY MURRAY BISHOFF

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

BRANSON: The Sight and Sound Theatre opens a run of “Jonah” Friday, continuing through Dec. 31.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At the Walton Arts Center, a touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m.

Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

JOPLIN: Stained Glass Theatre’s production of George Bernhard Shaw’s “Pygmalion” opens March 19 and runs through March 29, with shows Thursday through Sunday at 2101 Annie Baxter Ave. TULSA, Okla.: Shen Yun, the revue of traditional Chinese arts and theater, presents its touring show at 7:30 p.m. on March 17 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

KANSAS CITY: The Kansas City Conservatory of Music presents Mark Adamo’s opera “Little Women” at 7:30 p.m. on March 17-20 at the Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry.

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.

William Downs’ play about putting on a play, “Women Playing Hamlet,” runs through March 29 at the Unicorn Theater, 3828 Main.

Three vocalists offer the revue, “Broadway and Back,” runs through March 29 at the Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 W. 10th St. COLUMBIA: “Argonautika,” a retelling of the “Jason and the Argonauts” story adapted by Mary Zimmerman, runs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday at the Corner Playhouse on the University of Missouri campus.

Stephens College presents Tom Andes’ play “Color Blind” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday at the Warehouse Theatre, 104 Willis Ave. ST. LOUIS: Je’Caryous Johnson’s play “Things Your Man Won’t Do” is presented at 3 and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market.

A touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera” runs through Sunday at the Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand.

Engelbert Humperdinck’s opera “Hansel and Gretel” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri.

Black Repertory Theatre presents a twoman 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 Harris-Stowe State

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SPECIAL EVENTS

University, 3103 Laclede Ave. Theatre Guild of Webster Groves, 517 Theatre Lane, presents George Kaufman’s “You Can’t Take It With You” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m.

Sunday.

New Jewish Theater presents Donald Margulies’ play “Sight Unseen,” opening Thursday and running through March 29 at the St. Louis Jewish Community Center, 2 Milestone Campus Dr. “Jerry Springer: The Opera” is presented at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday plus more shows next weekend at the Washington University South Campus Theatre, 6501 Clayton Rd. in Clayton.

Metro Theater Company presents Laurie Brooks’ play “Afflicted: Daughters of Salem” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, with more shows next weekend at the Missouri History Museum.

A stage version of the children’s story “The Little Prince” is presented at 7 p.m. on Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturday at the Center of Creative Arts, 524 Trinity Ave. in University City.

SPRINGFIELD: At the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, an RK Gun Show will be held Saturday and Sunday in the E*Plex.

A Liquid Nitro Arenacross show will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the arena.

“Jurassic Quest,” an interactive exhibit of life-size animatronic dinosaurs, will run Friday through Sunday at the Springfeild Exposition Center, 635 E. St. Louis.

A St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, running from

Commercial Street and downtown.

The 37th annual Model Train Show and Swap Meet will be held from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Remington’s 1655 W. Republic Rd. A program on women who disguised themselves as men to serve in the Civil War will be presented at 6 p.m. on March 19 at the Union Club at Missouri State University’s Plaster Student Union.

EURKEA SPRINGS, Ark.: The 21st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday downtown.

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

TULSA, Okla.: Comedian Dennis Miller performs at 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa.

At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., Bernard Slade’s play “Same Time, Next Year” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday 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.

Thursday through Saturday in the John H. William Theatre.

At Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., the Tulsa Dog Training Club’s AKC Agility Trial runs Friday through Sunday in the Super Duty Arena.

KANSAS CITY: The WWE professional wrestling company presents its Smackdown show at 7 p.m. on March 17 at the Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd.

At the Midland Theater, comedian Jim Jefferies performs on 8 p.m. on Friday, comedian John Mulaney performs at 8 p.m. on March 19.

ST. LOUIS: At the Pageant, 6161 Delmar, “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Battle of the Seasons” is presented at 9 p.m. on March 17.

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Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kan. is still introducing its new $33 million, 1,100-seat Bicknell Performing Arts Center, 1711 S. Homer St., to the public. A gala grand opening concert, “A Tribute to America and the Arts,” is planned on Thursday as a salute to philanthropist and entertainer Gene Bicknell. The concert will feature performances by Bicknell, the Pittsburg State University Choirs, Southeast Kansas Symphony, and members of the Pitt State Theatre.

For cryptic, menacing plays, few playwrights have surpassed British author Harold Pinter, a master at squeezing meaning between the lines. His 1978 play “Betrayal,” a tale of marital infidelity told backwards, is presented by Crowder College Theater Department in Neosho at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m.

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Kansas City Ballet presents the first story ballet, the foundation for all that followed, Adolphe Adam’s “Giselle” is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway. A tale of heartbreak, tears, retribution and forgiveness has all the ingredients of great drama, put well to use in dance. A beautiful production in luxurious Kauffman Center has all the ingredients for the great evening at 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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Lorena Wells, left, Dick Huennekens, middle, and Ken Gauthier enjoy one of the nutritious meals served each week day at the Monett Senior Center. The meal program, sponsored by the Southwest Missouri Office on Aging, provides over 2,200 meals each month to guests and homebound seniors in Monett, Purdy, Pierce City and Freistatt. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Jon Suit, a regular visitor at the Monett Senior Center, gives Rokita Harris, a cook and server, his meal preference for lunch. Meals are served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

It’s not just hot meals and entertainment provided at the Monett Senior Center. Visitors can receive assistance on filling out their income tax returns, receive nail care, blood pressure checks, health screenings, flu shots and assistance with Medicare D. Kindra Willey, left, recently assisted a Cassville resident with income tax preparation at the Monett Center. Melonie Roberts/ reporter@monett-times.com

Seniors: Lots to offer

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program are subject to a background check before being assigned a number of clients for meal delivery service.

Donations are also accepted to help with the upkeep and maintenance of the facility. The center may be rented at a cost of $150 for special events, with a $250 refundable cleaning deposit.

“This is a wonderful place,” said Jon Suit, a frequent visitor to the facility. “[It’s a] good center. It has a lot to offer.

We appreciate the public donations of time and money that help make the center what it is.”

For more information on any of the programs, people may call Balmas at 417-235-3285.

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Ringling Bros. phasing out iconic elephant acts by 2018

BY TAMARA LUSH Associated Press

POLK CITY, Fla. — The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will phase out the show’s iconic elephants from its performances by 2018, telling The Associated Press exclusively that growing public concern about how the animals are treated led to the decision.

Executives from Feld Entertainment, Ringling’s parent company, said the decision to end the circus’s century-old tradition

of showcasing elephants was difficult and debated at length. Elephants have often been featured on Ringling’s posters over the decades. The decision is being announced Thursday.

“There’s been somewhat of a mood shift among our consumers,” said Alana Feld, the company’s executive vice president. “A lot of people aren’t comfortable with us touring with our elephants.”

Within two hours of the announcement, animal

rights groups took credit for the decision, saying that the pressure put on the circus ultimately led to Feld’s decision.

“For 35 years PETA has protested Ringling Bros.’ cruelty to elephants,” Ingrid E. Newkirk, president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, wrote in a statement. “We know extreme abuse to these majestic animals occurs every single day, so if Ringling is really telling the truth about ending this horror, it will be a

day to pop the champagne corks, and rejoice. ... If the decision is serious, then the circus needs to do it NOW.” Feld owns 43 elephants, and 29 of the giant animals live at the company’s 200acre Center for Elephant Conservation in central Florida. Thirteen animals will continue to tour with the circus before retiring to the center by 2018. One elephant is on a breeding loan to the Fort Worth Zoo. Another reason for the decision, company President Kenneth Feld said, was that certain cities and counties have passed “anti-circus” and “anti-elephant” ordinances. The company’s three shows

visit 115 cities throughout the year, and Feld said it’s expensive to fight legislation in each jurisdiction.

It’s also difficult to plan tours amid constantly changing regulations, he said.

“All of the resources used to fight these things can be put towards the elephants,” Feld said during an interview at the Center for Elephant Conservation.

“We’re not reacting to our critics; we’re creating the greatest resource for the preservation of the Asian elephant.”

In Asheville, N.C., city leaders recently prohibited wild and exotic animals from performing at the U.S. Cellular Center, the city’s municipal ven-

ue. And in Los Angeles in 2014, the City Council banned the use of bullhooks by elephant trainers. Animal rights activists say bullhooks are cruel and abusive, while circus leaders say they’re needed for safety and point to federal approval of the devices.

The circus will continue to use other animals — this year it added a Mongolian troupe of camel stunt riders to its Circus Xtreme show. It will likely showcase more motorsports, daredevils and feats of humans’ physical capabilities. Ringling’s popular Canada-based competitor, Cirque du Soleil, features human acts and doesn’t use wild animals.

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Father’s choice of movies is inappropriate for children

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EAR ABBY: Recently, my father has begun to watch films with graphic sexual scenes when he gets home from work. When I ask him to please watch them on his own time, when my three younger siblings aren’t in the house, he tells me that because he pays the bills he has the right to do what he wants.

Abby, not only do these graphic movies make me uncomfortable, I’m worried my siblings will begin asking questions.— UNCOMFORTABLE IN OREGON DEAR UNCOMFORTABLE: If there are adult relatives who can convince your dad that what he’s doing is unwise—an aunt, uncle, grandparent—talk to them about what’s going on right away. If there aren’t, then a trusted teacher or counselor at school should be informed because what your father is doing is extremely inappropriate. Exposing children to graphic images can give them unrealistic expectations about what sex is really all about.

DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend and I have talked about becoming engaged. The subject of the wedding dress came up. She broke off a past engagement last year, and she has asked me

comfortable, happy and, above all, in sync.

JEANNE PHILLIPS DEAR ABBY whether it would be OK for her to use the dress she chose for the wedding that didn’t happen.

She says only her mother and the seamstress have seen it. She doesn’t want to be out $1,000 and says she does not associate the gown with her ex-fiance.

I feel we should try to sell the dress, although it was tailored for her, and pick a new one. What do you think is appropriate?

I don’t like the idea of looking back at the wedding photos and thinking the dress was meant for another man.— FUTURE HUSBAND IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DEAR HUSBAND: Actually, the dress was meant for your fiancee and not another man.

There are specialists who can redesign an existing wedding dress. However, because you have negative associations with this gown, offer to sweeten the pot by chipping in if she can’t get $1,000 for the one she has. I think the most “appropriate” thing on your wedding day should be that you are both

DEAR ABBY: I don’t sympathize or empathize with others. When people are sad or upset over deaths, failed relationships, etc., my reaction is annoyance at the person because I feel I’m being forced to offer an emotion I don’t genuinely feel. I have experienced all of these things in my own life, but I have never shed tears about them or let them cripple me. I view these things as part of life and move on.

As I get older, it is getting harder and harder for me to fake these emotions. My wife was in tears for a couple of days because someone she knew died. I tried to pretend to empathize with her, but I found myself getting annoyed by what I thought was her overreaction. Someone she

knew died; it happens to all of us. Let’s move on.

Is something wrong with me?—MOVING ON IN TENNESSEE DEAR MOVING ON: Some people live the veneer of life; others live the hardwood. It appears you are among the former and insulated against painful emotions. However, I’m cautioning you to be patient and show respect for the feelings of others who have more emotional depth, or you may be spending a lot of time alone in the future.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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1. Special Notices IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please check your ad the first day of publication. If it contains an error, report it to The Monett Times Classified Department. Errors will be corrected and credit will be issued for the first day of publicationsonly.TheMonettTimesshall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from the publication (whether published correctly or not) or omission of an advertisement.

9. Services Offered 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

16. Help Wanted 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 The Monett Times 235-3135

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16. Help Wanted

16. Help Wanted

16. Help Wanted

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 Give the gift of for questions please call news.

READ 417-442-3500 or visit our website at Do you have a ME! Call 235.3135 subscription to www.georgesinc.com to subscribe to The Monett Times Monett George’s is anyet?equal opportunitytheemployer.

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16. Help Wanted

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REGISTERED NURSES Are you looking for a change?

If so, we want you to join our team at Lacoba Home Inc. a Church-affiliated Skilled Facility.

• Weekly Pay • Comprehensive health Ins. • Paid Vacation/Holidays • Pay based on experience Get a fresh start working in a beautiful facility, where we believe in person-centered care!

Apply in person at:

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

850 Highway 60 East Monett, MO 65708

TRUCK DRIVER Needed: Class A CDL. Tractor Trailer, Bulk Feed Delivery to Dairy Farms. 200 mile radius 235-2545

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.

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GREAT HOUSEKEEPERS wanted for resort hotel, if you are a dependable, hardworking, one who doesn’t call in sick, we have a career opportunity to join our company. We are expanding again and looking for people who want growth opportunity. We have already promoted 3 of our housekeepers to lead positions in the last 2 years (where their job is now60%housekeepingand40% office work). We are open year round. Some of our benefits include good pay, partial insurance paid after training, paid vacation, at least one Saturday off per month. Please send resume to openallyeareurekasprings@gmail.com I N T E R N A T I O N A L INSTITUTE for Learning (IIL) is accepting applications for a technical support technician at our Monett location.

Working hours will be 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM M-F. Must be proficient with Word, Excel and have a general and working knowledge of PC’s. Must be multi task oriented and be able to work with minimum supervision and provide a high level of customer service.

Applications are available between the hours of 9:00 am & 5:00 pm at our officeat61113thStreetinMonett, Missouri 65708. Or, you may email your current resume to ken.terry@iil.com.

International Institute for Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description

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:

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Thursday, March 12, 2015 • Page 11

19. Business Opportunities

29a. Duplexes For Rent

41. Farm Products

SENIORS HELPING Seniors.

Non-medical, in-home services.

Are you a senior looking for parttime work helping other seniors?

Call (417)779-2747.

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

GOOD MIXED grass hay for sale.

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

30. Apartments for Rent

55. Storage

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

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

UNDER NEW Management, 2 Br 2 Ba apartments in Monett. $475 a month, $400 deposit. 2365951.

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

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 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 .

29. Houses for Rent 3 BDRM, 1 Bath, Garage, New Flooring, & Appliances.

106 Douglas $725 Call 417-669-4818 I HAVE very nice rental homes, varied number of bedrooms, the city of Monett. Call Max Easley at 417-235-6871 or 417-693-1024.

29a. Duplexes For Rent 2 BR, 1 Ba. 4-plexe units in Monett.AllelectricCentralH/A,appliances furnished, W/D hookups.

Starting at $425 per month, $250 deposit. 354-0744 or 236-0140.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD at Deer Lake Four-Plexes: Newer 2 bedroom, 2 bath units for rent. Discounts available for retired residents, active duty military and multi-month rent payment. Features all electric, energy-efficient appliances, washer/dryer hook-up and single car garage. Nice, quiet neighborhood. Rent is $650. A $350 deposit is required. Please call (417) 773-8948 or 235-9520 to schedule a tour

Monett Apts

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

Marshall Storage S Hwy 37, 235-6097.

1 BR for $350 2 BR starting at $450

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

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

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31. Rooms for Rent J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent.

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

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34. Furniture NICE COMPLETE full size bed $200. (2) Nice dressers w/ mirrors $150 each. Maytag Electric Washer $75. Other furniture - Call 476-3079

37. Livestock 35 NICE Angus 1st calf heavy bred Springer Hfrs. $2250.00 per hd. 620-596-2813 RED ANGUS SALE: Bulls, Heifers, Pairs. March 21, Strafford, MO. Rogers Cattle Company.

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

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