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HELPING THE COMMUNITY

Clark Center’s 35 years of advocating compassion, awareness - Page 3

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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEARS AGO APRIL 3-9, 1936 • The Monett City Council met in special session to act on the recommendation made by the Commercial Club to reduce the salaries of the mayor and two commissioners. They voted to lower the mayor’s salary from $1,800 to $1,200 a year and the two commissioners from $1,200 to $900 a year, effective May 5. The salaries paid at Monett are more than in any of the towns of about the same size in the state. • The tax levy to support Dr. William West’s hospital as a city-run institution, gifted to the city, was defeated by voters with 1,110 against and 875 in favor. A two-thirds majority would have been required to pass the measure. SEVENTY YEARS AGO APRIL 3-9, 1946 • Following a public hearing of zoning proposals, the Monett City Council voted to refer the subject back to the zoning commissioner for further study and a more comprehensive recommendation. Mayor V.B. Hall emphasized that in creating restricted zones in the city, great care must be taken not to impede or discourage the expansion of business. • M.F.A. milk plant officials and the Frisco Railroad have announced an agreement to construct the new milk plant in Monett on the seven-acre tract known as the Frisco Y, just east of Central Avenue and slightly south of County Road. A 50-year lease will be arranged and construction on the $767,150 facil-

ity will begin as quickly as possible SIXTY YEARS AGO APRIL 3-9, 1956 • Floyd C. Callaway was elected mayor of Monett on April 3, defeating incumbent Mayor L.G. Jones by a plurality of 243 votes in one of Monett’s biggest election turnouts in history. Callaway, who held the mayor’s job from 1948 to 1952, won with 1,338 votes to 1,095 for Jones as some 2,450 people cast ballots. • Construction of a new, modern factory building for the VaiseyBristol Shoe Company in Monett is scheduled to begin within the next several weeks. Gene Arend, company vice president, explained Vaisey-Bristol plans to move all manufacturing to the new one-story plant located on the M.E. Gillioz tract which was annexed into the city limits by voters this week. FIFTY YEARS AGO APRIL 3-9, 1966 • A proposal for a franchise agreement for the installation of a community antennae television service has been submitted to Mayor V.B. Hall by the Southern Cable Vision Inc. The group would like to come into Monett and install an antennae television system on a monthly rental basis. • Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new educational building for the Monett First Presbyterian Church were scheduled for April 10 at the site of the new structure in the 600-block of Sycamore Street. The building will have 4,000 square feet and will house eight classrooms, a kitchen and offices.

Officers for the 1966-1967 school year were elected and installed at the April 5, 1966 meeting of the Monett R-1 Bparent-Teachers Association Council. The officers, pictured from left, are: Mrs. W.C. Haskins, president; Mrs. Bill Pinnell, vice president; Mrs. Calvin Cloud, secretary; Mrs. Arhart Veith, safety council representative; and Mrs. Raymond Hess, outgoing president. Judy Keen, of the Barry County Welfare Office, as the guest speaker. File photo/

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FORTY YEARS AGO APRIL 3-9, 1976 • Harrell C. Hall was elected mayor and Albert McIntyre and W.C. “Pete” Rauch were named city commissioners in the Monett city election on April 6. Monett voters went to the polls in a moderately heavy turnout, with nearly 1,000 casting city ballots in an election highlighted by four running for the two commissioner positions. • Unveiled at the open house for the new Barry-Lawrence Regional Library headquarters on April 4 was the new bookmobile, a 1976 Argosy motor home purchased for $16,000, which will have shelves and a desk installed before it is put into operation. It replaces a 1956 model. THIRTY YEARS AGO APRIL 3-9, 1986 • The sale of Clark Industries Inc. of Monett was announced on April 4. Tom and Mary Dell Clark sold the local company to Jack Schulz and

Chuck Malone, both of Springfield. Clark Industries began in the Monett area in 1967 shortly after Clark sold his interest in EFCO Corporation, where he had been an active partner since 1953. • Woody Herman, the 72-year-old jazz musician turned legend, thrilled the hearts of some 300 people on April 7 during a most memorable concert in the Pierce City High School gymnasium. With the rhythm of rain and booming thunder outside, Herman and his 16-member Young Thundering Herd band soon had the audience feeling secure in the upbeat and swinging tempo sounds of the Big Band era. TWENTY YEARS AGO APRIL 3-9, 1996 • Becoming Monett’s 30th mayor is Jerry D. Fulp, who retired from what is now Missouri Gas Energy after 36 years. He has served on the council by appointment for the

last 13 months. Contractor Jerry Dierker won re-election, while jeweler Rex Lane appeared tied with business person Deborah Schoen. • Agreement has been reached by the Department of Natural Resources and the City of Purdy’s engineering firm on a $1.6 million plan to modify the wastewater treatment facility over fear of an alleged sinkhole. Consensus on the Purdy City Council remains that there is no sinkhole, but there is agreement to go ahead as long as the Environmental Protection Agency wants to pay for the project in its entirety. TEN YEARS AGO

APRIL 3,-9, 2006 • For weeks they’ve watched it going up. On April 6 the grand unveiling was held for Miracle Recreation Equipment’s at Monett Elementary School. Around 185 children sat chanting in front of the new “research play system” playground, as they watched for their chance to “break in” the big new collection of large components. • Around 150 people turned out for the dedication of the Lawrence A. Witt National Guard Armory in Pierce City. it was an occasion to recall tradition, sacrifice and community as the rebuilding effort from the May 4, 2003 tornado nears completion.

ON THE COVER: One of the Clark Community Health Center counselors sits quietly in the parent-child interactive therapy room at the 1701 N. Central location. Parents are encouraged to participate in play therapy with their children, correcting negative behaviors at the urging of a counselor, who observes the interaction from another room. Parents wear a headphone so they can receive counselor suggestions during the therapy. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Helping the community for 35 years Clark Center advocates compassion, awareness BY MELONIE ROBERTS

reporter@monett-times.com

t’s been 35 years since the BarryLawrence Counseling Center opened its doors with four parttime counselors in Monett. Today, known as Clark Community Mental Health Center, the organization boasts more than 100 employees working at facilities in Monett, Springfield, Cassville and Pierce City. “We have contracts with Greene County, Newton, McDonald, Dade, Cedar, Barton and Dade,” said Brad Ridenour, chief executive officer. “The Springfield program is an intense fourto six-week program geared toward keeping families at risk of losing their children intact. The state goal is keeping 90 percent of the program participants intact. We exceed that goal.” The alternative option for many families is to have their children placed in foster care or, if the situation includes a legal offense, a juvenile detention center. Case managers for participants in this program are allotted only two clients or families. “They spend a lot of hours with these families, doing a lot of skillsbased teaching,” Ridenour said. Some of the skills parents are expected to learn and incorporate include budgeting, cleaning, parenting, communication and learning how to connect to other community resources. All participants are referred by the Missouri Division of Family Services. Children suffering extreme physical and emotional trauma, depression, severe attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or other mental disorders may receive treatment through parent-child interactive therapy, in which a counselor is observing from another room and advise the parent on how to correct inappropriate behaviors through an earpiece worn during the session. “We teach parents behavioral strategies for children with ADHD or who are out of control,” Ridenour said. “When these cases are found early, the sooner we can provide services to that child. ADHD can be identified in

Cynthia Hester, Community Mental Health Liaison, discussed outreach programs with Sam Helmkamp, an outreach care coordinator, at Clark Community Mental Health Center offices in Pierce City. Hester serves as a liaison between clients and law enforcement officials to determine if a potential patient needs hospitalization or other services. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com children as young a three to five years of age.” Adult services are offered to those with chronic mental illness, chronic depression, or who are diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia and a number of other severe disorders or emotional disturbances. Services are provided in such a manner as to ensure the individual remains in the least restrictive environment. “Most clients live with family members or in their own apartment,” Ridenour said. “We try to ensure they are functioning socially, environmentally and that they are stable psychiatrically. “We also offer the Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation program, which in the last four years, has evolved into a whole health centered plan. When you have someone who is diagnosed with mental illness, is

isolated and suffering from high blood pressure, obesity or diabetes, studies show they tend to die 25 years sooner than the average population, whether it’s because they don’t manage their medication, or they develop links to stress-related conditions. We have a number of nurses that are tracking cholesterol levels, blood pressures and other vital statistics for those on medications along with psychotropics. We work closely with a client’s primary care physician, if they have one. Most of the clients in CPR now have a primary care physician, even if they didn’t have one before.” Approximately 500 clients in Barry, Lawrence and Dade counties are participating in the CPR program. The Compton Building, located at 411 Third St. in Monett, houses addiction services and programs, among which is the Substance Abuse Traffic Offender program, which is often

ordered through the judicial process when an individual is arrested for driving while intoxicated. Offenders are required to complete the program to be eligible for reinstatement of driving privileges. “That is a behavioral issue,” Ridenour said. “Addictions to alcohol or drug dependence are brain-related, and all lead to behaviors that need to be addressed. For some, it is a life-long struggle. People have to decide daily to behave in an acceptable manner. Unhealthy behaviors can shave years off an individual’s life, but we have proven methods to assist with all manner of behavioral problems.” Ridenour is the first to admit changing ingrained behaviors is no easy task. “It’s hard,” he said. “If it were easy, we would snap our fingers and make it right tomorrow.” The center also has Community CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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Independent LIVIng 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.

All applicants should send their resume to dan.halog@georgesinc.com or by fax at (479) 927-7848.

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

Heavy Equipment Refrigeration Mechanic with the following criteria: Candidates must * be at least 21 years of age; * have a valid driver’s license; * have a minimum of 1 year of Thermo King or Carrier Transport Refrigeration Technician experience or a minimum of 1 year of automotive or heavy duty equipment repair experience; * must have your own complete set of hand tools; and, * be able to work the 2nd shift, if needed. 608 and 609 Certification preferred. Pay based on experience. George’s Inc is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce.

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

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Jayne Helmkamp, chief financial officer for Clark Community Mental Health Center, and Brad Ridenour, chief executive officer, oversee a myriad of mental health programs at the center. The organization’s goal is to provide compassionate care to its clients and promote mental health awareness in the communities it serves. Melonie

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Helping: Anyone in crisis can walk into the facility and seek professional help

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Mental Health Liaison Cynthia Hester, who works with law enforcement agencies when officers are dealing with individuals with mental health issues. “There is a great concern among mental health agencies that people might become dangerous, and

law enforcement officials are not equipped to deal with those in crisis,” Ridenour said. “In reality, our clients are more likely to become a victim of crime rather than a perpetrator. Cynthia is called out to assist in determining if the individual is in need of services and if hos-

pitalization is warranted.” Hospitalization is not an easy process. Hester is often called out in the middle of the night to screen individuals who may be in crisis, and then has to help find a bed for a 96-hour evaluation. “Sometimes, we have to find opening in Kansas

City or St. Louis,” Ridenour said. “When a person is at risk of hurting their self or others, we can advise, fill out the affidavits and complete the paperwork that goes to the judge for a 96-hour hold. We would like to keep them local, but that is not always possible. “Our goal is to assist that person who may need hospitalization this time need fewer hospitalizations in the future.” Over time, the stigma attached to those with mental health issues has faded somewhat, but Ridenour said Clark Center is continually working to overcome some biases in the community. “Thirty-five years ago, the stigma surrounding mental illness was much stronger,” he said. “Mental illness is a real problem, a real condition. We are working to change the perceptions and the language surrounding mental

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illness.” Toward that end, Clark Center operates on an open access model, where anyone in crisis can walk into the facility and be seen by a licensed mental health professional. “In the past three months, we’ve had over 14 walk-ins, in addition to our regularly scheduled appointments,” Ridenour said. “There is no reason for someone in crisis to be told they have to wait three weeks to see a counselor. By then, the crisis has usually resolved. People can walk in to the 1701 N. Central office and be seen. “They might have to wait for a couple of hours, but as soon as a counselor is free, they will be seen, their level of need will be determined and from there we’ll make a recommendation. Those with severe mental health disorders are fast-tracked

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into treatment.” Rarely does a month go by that the center sees fewer than 50 walk-in clients, and many months, that number is much larger. “It’s frustrating,” Ridenour said. “There are people coming in with significant concerns. Folks are seeking services and there is such a lack of resources.” Ridenour, the staff and the counselors at Clark Community Mental Health Center are committed to serving the people of the area with compassion and care. “We’ve done a tremendous job of bringing in qualified staff,” he said. “People don’t get into this field expecting to make a lot of money. They expect to make a difference.” Clark Center counselors also treat those who have suffered trauma, military personnel and tornado/environmental victims for continued post-stress issues. Clark Center is now a “Xanax-free” facility, due to the potential for abuse and the street value of the drug. “We have a variety of anti-depressants, anti-anxiety, anti-psychotic, ADHD medications and mood stabilizers,” Ridenour said. “We don’t prescribe Xanax because it is only good for the shortterm, immediate crisis.” Clark Center is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1701 N. Central in Monett. The 24-hour crisis hotline is 1-800-801-4405. For more information on services available, people may visit clarkmentalhealth.com or call 417476-1000.

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A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK

BY MURRAY BISHOFF

MT. VERNON: The Mt. Vernon String Program offers a public concert at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Mt. Vernon Arts and Recreation Center, 822 W. Mt. Vernon Blvd. SPRINGFIELD: The Missouri State University Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. The rock band Dr. Zhivegas celebrates 20 years with a concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Regency, 307 Park Central East. The Drury University Singers will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First and Calvary Presbyterian Church, 820 E. Cherry. The Evangel University Jazz Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. April 5 Rockers J.J. Grey, Mofro and the Record Company perform at 8 p.m. on April 6 at the Gillioz Theater, 325 Park Central East. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, playing this week are Dirty River Boys and the Whiskey Poet Society on Thursday; Isayah’s All-Stars in an Eric Clapton tribute plus Lucero and John Moreland on Friday; the second annual Reggae-N-Bloom concert with the Irie Lions, Rochelle Bradshaw, Hypnotion, Chinese Connection Dub Embassy on Saturday; Big Gigantic, Louis the Child and MELVV on Sunday, Dr. Dog on April 4; J.J. Grey, Mofro and the Record Company on April 5; Judah and the Lion on April 6; the Cole Porter Band and Dan Tedesco on April 7. At the UA Fine Arts Center, 340 N. Garland Ave., the University of Arkansas Lyrique Quintette performs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Smith Concert Hall. The Arkansas Tuba Quartet performs at 4 p.m. on Saturday. The Boston Mountain Brassworks perform at 7:30 p.m. on April 4. At the Faulkner Performing Arts Center, 453 Garland Ave. the UA Schola Cantorum and Ecclesia college choirs perform at 7:30 p.m. on April 5. The Inspirational Chorale performs at 7:30 p.m. on April 7. JOPLIN: The Missouri Southern State University Percussion Ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Bud Walton Black Box Theater, off Duquesne Street south of Newman Road. At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, a tribute concert to Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton and Lionel Richie is offered at 8 p.m. Thursday. Audio Crush plays Friday.

Southern Ground plays Nashville country on Saturday. TULSA, Okla.: Rock band Styx performs at 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa. John Mellencamp performs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Carlene Carter at the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady. At the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver, the Zac Brown Band plays at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Mumford and Sons plays at 7 p.m. on April 6. Justin Bieber performs at 7 p.m. on April 7. The Jerusalem String Quartet performs works of Beethoven, Bartok and Schumann at 3 p.m. on Sunday in the John H. Williams Theatre at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St. At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, performing this week are the Yonder Mountain String Band plus Horseshoes and Hand Grenades on Thursday; Aaron Watson, Jon Wolfe and Bryce Dicus and the Mercenaries on Friday; and Dr. Dog and Wild Child on April 5. BARTLESVILLE, Okla.: The Bartlesville Choral Society presents a Big Band tribute concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 S.E. Adams Blvd. PITTSBURG, Kan.: The Pittsburg State University Wind Ensemble plays on April 7 at the Bicknell Family Cetner 1711 S. Homer. KANSAS CITY: Justin Bieber performs at 7:30 p.m. on April 6 at the Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd, with Post Malone and Moxie Raia. At the Midland Theater, 1228 Main, Big Gigantic, Louis the Child and MELVV play at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Underoath and Caspian play at 7:30 p.m. on April 4. 2Cellos play at 8 p.m. on April 5. At the Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., pianist Konstantin Lifschitz plays works by J.S. Bach, Brahms, and Beethoven’s “Hammerklavier” Sonata at 8 p.m. Friday. Southern Troubadours perform at 8 p.m. on April 6. The Kansas City Symphony plays Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 and Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 27 with pianist Benjamin Grosvenor at 8 p.m. Friday, and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway. The Kansas City Conservatory of Music Wind Symphony Chamber Players play works by Wagner, Walton, Richard Strauss and Liu at 7:30 p.m. on April 7 at the Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry. Dolewite performs at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Casino. At the Lied Center at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, classical pianist Olga Kern presents a concert of music by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Schumann and Liszt at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Branford

Marsalis Quartet performs at 7:30 p.m. on April 6.

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SPRINGFIELD: The Missouri State University Theater Department performs the musical “Hair” at 7:30 p.m. on April 7 with more shows through next weekend at Craig Hall at MSU. “Celtic Nights: Spirit of Freedom,” a program on Irish independence, commemorates the Easter Rising of 1916 through music, song, dance and storytelling, is offered at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. An introduction is slated for 6:45 p.m. Springfield Little Theater presents the musical “Sister Act” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at 311 E. Walnut. “Dracula: A Rock Ballet” is offered at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Springfield Contemporary Theater presents William Inge’s play “Bus Stop” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at 431 S. Jefferson. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: TheatreSquared presented Gina Gionfriddo’s “Rapture, Blister, Burn” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday with more shows Wednesday through Sunday till April 24 at the Nadine Baum Studio, 505 W. Spring St. Theatergroep Kwatta presents the children’s puppet show “Love That Dog” at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Walton Arts Center, 395 W. Dickson. ROGERS, Ark.: Arkansas Public Theater’s production of Jon Robin Baitz’ play “Other Desert Cities” opens Friday with shows 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. April 7 with more shows through next weekend at 116 S. Second St. TULSA, Okla.: Sesame Street Live presents its “Make A New Friend” show with two shows Friday and three shows Saturday at the BOK Center. At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Sunday, and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday in the Chapman Music Hall. Robert Harling’s play “Steel Magnolias” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. April 7 with more shows through next

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SPRINGFIELD: Forensic anthropologist Dr. Doug Owsley will describe “Cannibalism in Jamestown” using modern DNA and technology tests at 7 p.m. on Friday at Carrington Hall Room 208 at Missouri State University. Trainer Jillian Michaels will speak at 7:30 p.m. on April 5 at the Hammons Arena. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: VoiceJam Competition, with vocal bands competing for the title, is presented at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Walton Arts Center, 395 W. Dickson. EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: Spring Diversity Weekend runs Friday through Sunday with activities in various locations, mostly in the downtown area. KANSAS CITY: Comedian Jim Breuer performs at 8 p.m. on April 4 at the VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Casino.

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John Mellencamp performs at 7:30 p.m. on April 4 at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts in Springfield. With an eclectic career from 1980s rocker to ballad troubadour, Mellencamp has made a strong place for himself in the American musical landscape. He also plays on Friday at the Brady Theater in Tulsa.

Springfield Regional Opera presents Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro,” a classic farce of the haughty upper class vs. the crafty lower class, plus Mozart’s glorious music, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday at the Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East.

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weekend in the Liddy Doenges Theatre. “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is presented at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Mingo Valley Christian School, 8720 E. 61st. St. “Sondheim on Sondheim,” a Broadway show on the career of the musical giant, is offered at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Tulsa University Lorton Performance Center, 550 S. Gary Pl. BARTLESVILLE, Okla.: A stage version of “Saturday Night Fever” is offered at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Bartlesville Community Center. KANSAS CITY: Cirque du Soleil presents its show “Toruk: The First Flight,” inspired by James Cameron’s “Avatar,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, and Friday, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd. The traditional Chinese culture show Shen Yun is offered at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway. Andrew Muir’s play “The Session,” about five women with anger problems ordered into counseling by a judge, is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and again next weekend at the Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Penn Valley Dr. A stage version of Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are” runs through May 7 at the Coterie Theater at Crown Center, Grand and Pershing Road. Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun” opens Thursday and runs through April 24 at the Musical Theater Heritage at Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd. “Sing Out, Sister,” a revue of songs by female composers, runs at 7:30 p.m. through April 3 at the Quality Hill The musical “The Fantasticks” runs through April 10 at the Spencer Theatre, 4949 Cherry St. Cyndi Lauper’s musical “Kicky Boots” opens April 5 and runs to April 10 at the

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SPRINGFIELD: Drury University hosts a Chamber Choir Festival from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday at the Stone Chapel. The Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival will run 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Botanical Center at the Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.

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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. on April 7 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City. You may have quite a time finding cheap parking for this event, and the Sprint Center is a huge arena, but it’s a great chance to hear the Boss and his gang.

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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Ending dog’s suffering is difficult discussion for wife

EAR ABBY: How do I talk to my husband about putting his dog “Sunny” to sleep? My husband is the most loving, caring, generous person I have ever met, and I don’t know how to tell him it’s time to let his best friend go. Sunny is 15 1/2 years old and can barely walk because of bad hips. The poor thing can see only shadows and is almost completely deaf. He has been like this for the last two years and is deteriorating steadily. I’m trying to be understanding and supportive. I bought reusable diapers when Sunny could no longer control his bowels and bladder. I carry him outside multiple times a day and hold him up so he can urinate without the diaper. I wash him regularly after he soils himself. It is very sad. I keep hoping he will pass on in his sleep so my husband won’t have to make the call, but he is still clinging to life. It is difficult to bring this up with my husband because he knows I’m frustrated with constantly cleaning up pee and poop and washing bedding after there has been an accident. I don’t want him to think I want him to put the dog to sleep just because it is difficult. It’s just TIME. Sunny’s quality of life is zero. The only thing he can do is eat and sleep. Is that enough? Am I wrong? What should I

JEANNE PHILLIPS DEAR ABBY say to my husband to put the poor animal out of his misery? — IT’S TIME, IN RENO DEAR IT’S TIME: Your husband is doing his best friend no favor by letting him linger this way. What’s going on now isn’t fair to Sunny or to you. You might point out that dogs were put on this earth to run and play and enjoy their lives, something that Sunny hasn’t been able to do for a long time. Suggest he contact Sunny’s veterinarian and talk to him/her about his beloved dog’s condition, because I’m pretty sure the vet will agree with me. Then be prepared, because your husband may be so bonded with Sunny that he will need grief counseling after his dog is no more. DEAR READERS: A group of distinguished psychiatrists, the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry (GAP), needs help from some of you. They need feedback from gay, bisexual or transgender people, many of whom have experienced conflicts with their

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Doing business in different places creates financial hurdles BY JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer

NEW YORK — As small companies expand their business into more towns, cities and states, that growth often brings higher expenses from taxes and other government obligations. Many companies find they have new fees to pay or must comply with requirements like mandatory paid sick leave. They may have to collect sales tax on the goods or services they sell — taxes that often differ from place to place. There’s also the expense of hiring staffers, accountants, lawyers and consultants to handle the administrative chores, including keeping track of frequently changing laws. In many municipalities, companies must obtain a business license and pay a fee to operate. Mike Patton’s flooring company, DSB Plus, does business in about 50 municipalities in the San Francisco Bay area, costing it about $5,000 a year in licensing fees. Many of the fees are based on a company’s revenues and go up as business gets better, so Patton’s license expenditures went up 20 percent in 2015 from the previous year. “It has just been a slow constant drip of erosion as business gets more costly,” Patton says. Before companies start doing business in new locations, they need to understand the legal and financial requirements, says John W. Sullivan III, a tax attorney based in New York. For example, working in a new state may require a company to register with the secretary of state; not doing so can mean thousands of dollars in penalties. Or, sending an employee to do work in a town just over the state line could require a business to start collecting sales tax or pay income tax. Often, business owners don’t know what their new obligations are, Sullivan says.

“You want to be having a conversation with someone who has expertise,” he says. A look at some financial issues companies that work in multiple locations can encounter:

Sales tax headaches

The customers for Dan Micic’s medical supply company are primarily nursing schools, more than 500 across the country. That requires Chicago-based Medical Shipment to comply with varying sales tax laws in the states, counties, cities and other municipalities. Although nursing schools don’t pay sales tax because they’re educational institutions, there’s still paperwork relating to their tax-exempt status. It’s handled by Micic’s bookkeeper, accountant and an outside consultant; Medical Shipment paid nearly $30,000 in 2015 to comply with all sales tax laws. “That’s higher than my health insurance costs,” Micic says. Sales taxes are particularly problematic because there are an estimated 10,000 jurisdictions that charge taxes, and governments don’t all tax the same goods. For example, clothing is taxed in many states, but isn’t in others or only garments priced above a specified amount such as $110 are taxed. LawnStarter, which helps people contract for lawn care services, pays licensing fees and sales tax in metropolitan areas in Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Washington, D.C. Sales tax can be a moving target; a municipality might change its tax, or what it taxes, but won’t necessarily notify everyone who does business there. “Our office manager and our accountant have a heck of a time keeping track of it,” says Ryan Farley, chief operating officer of the Austin, Texas,

based company. It also subscribes to services that watch out for sales tax changes.

Taxed here, taxed there

Ashley Hunter’s insurance company, HM Risk Group, must pay income taxes in each of the 15 states where it operates. She relies on her accountants to handle the paperwork, which can vary widely from one state to the next. Hunter describes the emails from state tax authorities as endless; when she gets an email, she immediately forwards it to one of her accountants. “I just can’t stress out over taxes. It’s the last thing I need to be thinking about,” says Hunter, whose company is based in Austin, Texas. Hunter pays her accountant more than $4,000 a year to keep up with the roughly $10,000 in tax she pays every quarter.

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ies require employers to give employees sick pay based on the hours they work. Even if a company is based outside a city that mandates sick time, if employees work in the city — for example, on a construction job — their hours must be tracked. And the requirements, including paperwork and the hours employees must work to accrue sick time, vary from one jurisdiction to another. Mark Carpenter’s roofing company is based in Tualitin, Oregon, but does work in nearby Portland; Seattle and Tacoma, Washington; and California. Each place has its own sick time law and requirements. “We may work only 25 hours in an area in a year, but if we do want to make sure we are perfect,” says Carpenter, owner of Columbia Roofing & Sheet Metal. He has 60 employees, and has a full-time human resources manager and a controller who work on keeping track of sick time. “It is next to impossible to comply with all laws,” Carpenter says.

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