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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEARS AGO APRIL 10-16, 1936 • The Monett Rifle and Revolver Club met on April 10 and re-elected Claude E. Roderick as president. The weekly outdoor practice will begin on the outdoor range, two miles west on Highway 60, on April 12. All members are expected to be on hand in preparation for the state meet in May in Jefferson City. • M.E. Gillioz of Monett was the low bidder on the construction of a bridge on 63rd Street in Kansas City, in a road contract letting by the State Highway Commission. The contract price was $356,128. SEVENTY YEARS AGO APRIL 10-16, 1946 • Monett Police Chief Dan Macdonald won notoriety from the Chicago Tribune this week for an account of the Souhwest Missouri Revolver championship 12 years ago. Macdonald, appalled by the shooting of the “crack” military team, claimed he could pick three people out of the crowd and the four could do better. He picked Col. Burton Saunders of Berryville, Ark., in his 70s, “a weazened little old fellow and a skinny gangling chap from back in the hills, both of whom had cut their teeth on guns. They shot the centers out of the targets and Saunders went on to win the revolver championship on his own. • The University of Missouri has announced plans for an adult education service that will utilize the facilities of the Monett Junior College

and the college’s faculty as much as possible. The local school authorities will be reimbursed for expenses and will retain custody of equipment. SIXTY YEARS AGO APRIL 10-16, 1956 • The 46 Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, including Monett’s eight organizations, will be hostesses for the 23rd annual state garden club convention May 2-4 in Springfield. The Monett Council of Garden Clubs is preparing 625 cloth tote bags as favors. • Hundreds of people attended the dedication service for the new $120,000 elementary school building at Verona on April 15. A talk by Dr. George Englehard, director of building and planning for the State Department of Education, highlighted the afternoon. FIFTY YEARS AGO APRIL 10-16, 1966 • Officers for the coming year were elected on April 11 by the newly formed Monett United Fund board. Jack Fox was named president; Charles Rowell, vice president; Bill Bridges, secretary, and Dayton Mackey, treasurer. The United Fund drive will probably be held this fall. • Plans for a work day were set for April 24 by the Monett Community Betterment Committee. The committee will set out 40 redwood flower tubs on Monett’s Broadway, with funds awarded in the annual Missouri Community Betterment awards competition last year. FORTY YEARS AGO APRIL 10-16, 1976

• The Monett Garden Council members dedicated a Liberty Tree, planted in the Nature’s Glen area of the Monett City Park on April 12, as a Bicentennial project of the council. The pin oak was dedicated in a ceremony attended by representatives from each garden club in the council • Mrs, Troy Henderson, who began writing a column for The Monett Times beginning in 1930, recently retired after 46 years of writing about the Ozark community. THIRTY YEARS AGO APRIL 10-16, 1986 • At the 36th annual Monett Lions Club beauty pageant on April 12, Stacie Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Davis and a senior at Monett High School, claimed the Miss Monett crown. Harmony Rickman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schibbelhut of Monett and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Rickman of Purdy, was selected as Little Miss Personality. • Though the stars of the movie “Footloose” will not be there, a large group of parents and students were expected to converge on the Purdy City Park on April 14 for a rally designed to convince the Purdy R-2 Board of Education that a 100-year-old policy banning school sponsored dances in the community should be lifted. TWENTY YEARS AGIO APRIL 10-16, 1996 • Mark E. Nelson has been named president of Mercantile Bank of Monett. Nelson, 45, started his banking career in 1970 with

Four former students of Miss Bessie Meador, three of whom are current teachers at Monett High School, were among those attending the dinner in her honor on April 12, 1956. Miss Meador, MHS history teacher, was retiring at the end of the school term after being a member of the faculty for 34 years. The dinner was given by faculty members at the junior and senior high schools. Pictured, front row from left, are: Robert Philibert, science teacher, Mrs. Philibert, and Miss Meador. Back row: James Richardson, art instructor, and Kenley J. Richardson, MHS coach for the past 12 years. File photo/The Monett Times

Commerce Bank in Springfield. He joined Mercantile in 1991. • The second phase of the four-phase Bryce Oaks Golf Course project is now complete, announced owner Steve Shaner, with the opening on April 15 of the front nine holes of the course, located a half mile east of Monett on Highway 60. TEN YEARS AGO APRIL 10-16, 2006 • The Monett City Council has released a conceptual drawing for a new police station planned for the Monett Industrial Development Corporation property off Business Highway 60. How to pay for the $2.5 million project is the

city’s next big undertaking. • It was a big moment for the baseball and softball program at Pierce City High School on April 10 as the first high school game was played at Pierce City’s North Park ball field. Rhonda

Forgey, who led the effort to establish baseball and softball as official school sports, threw out the first pitch.

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ON THE COVER: “The Mantis,” the mechanical marvel constructed in just six weeks by The Professionals Robotics Team No. 5730, is a computer-driven robot with wi-fi capability that is able to scale rough terrain and navigational obstacles with its durable tank treads, and it can toss a basketball-sized object through a targeted goal, which is detected through a camera mounted on the back of the unit. Pictured with the robot are John Rausch, left, team captain, and David Buck, a mentor to the team who teaches auto CAD, a computer aided drawing program that was used to manufacture the steel portions of the robot. Melonie Roberts/rporter@monett-times.com

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It’s all about those ‘bots

Students envision, build working robot for competition BY MELONIE ROBERTS reporter@monett-times.com

Take 12 high school students and five mentors with varying backgrounds and interests and give them a box of parts, a challenge and a six week deadline, then sit back and see what they can do. For The Professionals, Monett High School’s FIRST Robotics Team No. 5730, the answer was simple — build a top-notch robot. Dubbed “The Mantis,” The Professionals’ robot would go on to capture 12th in regional ranking at a recent competition against 60 other teams in Kansas City. FIRST, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, is a multinational organization made up of more than 5000 robotics teams and more than 400,000 students. Students are challenged to utilize critical thinking, science, engineering skills and technology skills to develop and manufacture a robot capable of completing a pre-determined set of tasks in competition. FIRST was founded in 1989 by Dean Kamen and Woodie Flowers, with the goal of developing ways to inspire students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. The Professionals, Team No. 5730, was formed in 2014 from the three remaining members of the Bit by Bit 4-H No. 3784 FIRST robotics team, and now boasts 12 members and five mentors. “We received this year’s challenge on Jan. 9,” said John Rausch, team captain. “We were given a box of motors, sensors and electronics and given six weeks to build a robot.” With the challenge, FIRST Stronghold, the robot had to be tough enough to breach an opponent’s defenses, navigate rough, uneven terrain, shoot a “boulder” through a targeted five- to seven-foot goal and then scale a tower.

Team mentor Rick Painter, left, holding cable, recently assessed the functionality of “The Mantis” as Shane Pass, holding controls, put the machine through its paces in a test run following regional competition in March. The robot must be constructed in such a manner as to navigate rough and uneven terrain as part of the upcoming national competition challenge. Clockwise, from left, are: Painter, Pass, John Rausch, David Buck, mentor, Chris Unzner, mentor, and George Rausch. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com “For six weeks, these kids did nothing else but work on this robot,” said George Rausch, mentor. “Nothing else. If they weren’t designing it or building it, they were thinking about the electronics or conceptualizing. They spent countless hours on this project.” Dedicating 12 hours on evenings throughout the school week and at least 6 hours each Saturday, students worked feverishly to meet the challenge deadline. But, it wasn’t all about the robot. Students not only had to design and prototype the mechanical beast, they had to work on programming language to make each motorized component of the robot perform a specific function, along with crafting website design,

graphic design, marketing and fundraising. “None of these students have a background in electrical engineering, computer programming or mechanical engineering,” Rausch said. “And they built this thing.” After qualifying for state competition in May, students have a few weeks to refine their robot in an effort to gain better performance in the upcoming challenge. “We are going to work on the camera and the shooting apparatus,” John Rausch said. “The camera tracks, or sees, the goal and the shooting apparatus aims for the target. We’ve got issues with one of the motors.” The state competition will feature

many of the same obstacles the robot successfully navigated in regional competition, but in this event, only the top teams, the best of both sides of the state, will be in attendance. “There are millions of ways a robot can be designed,” said David Burk, a team mentor. “No two are alike. As far as drive trains go, we have one of the most reliable. Our robot is one of the most professional in regional competition. And our pit crew is tops. [Donovan Smith and Jason Young] are responsible for repairs, running through the robot and troubleshooting problems before they arise. If something happens, our pit crew can fix it in about 20 minutes, tops.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK

BY MURRAY BISHOFF

SPRINGFIELD: The Missouri State University Brass Faculty and Dr. Leonard Candelaria offer a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at Ellis Hall. Rockers Halestorm, Lita Ford and Dorothy perform at 7:30 p.m. on April 11 at the Gillioz Theater, 325 Park Central East. The Springfield-Drury Jazz Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. on April 13 at the First and Calvary Presbyterian Church, 820 E. Cherry St. Evangel University music ensembles will present the Lawn Concert on the Quad at 6:30 p.m. on April 12, or in Barnett Recital Hall in case of rain. Hip-hop artist Lecrae will perform at 7 p.m. on April 13 at Evangel University. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: Jazz giant Branford Marsalis and his ensemble perform at 7 p.m. on April 12 at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson. At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are the Cole Porter Band and Dan Tedesco on Thursday; John Fullbright, Jimmy Thackery, Earl Cate and Mudhawk on Friday; a tribute concert to Widespread Panic on Saturday; Shawn James and Adam Cox on Sunday; Corb Lunda on April 11; Penny and Sparrow plus Corey Kilgannon on April 13; and the Eskimo Brothers on April 14. At the University of Arkansas’ Faulkner Performing Arts Center, 453 Garland Ave., the Inspirational Chorale performs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The UA Percussion Ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. on April 11. At the UA Fine Arts Center, 340 N. Garland Ave., the UA Trumpet Ensemble plays at 7:30 p.m. on April 12. EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: Blue artists John Hammond gives a free concert at 5 p.m. on Saturday at Basin Springs Park. JOPLIN: The Missouri Southern State University Orchestra and Chorus presents Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms” at 3 p.m. on Sunday at Central Christian Center, 410 Virginia Ave. The Pro Musica concert series continues with the Ethos Percussion Ensemble perform at 7 p.m. on April 14 at Corley Auditorium at Missouri Southern State University. At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, performing this week are Brent Giddens and the VCR Band playing country and classic rock on Friday, and Uncrowned Kings on

Saturday. MIAMI, Okla.: The band Paralandra plays Friday and Saturday at the Buffalo Run Casino. TULSA, Okla.: At the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa, Kenny Rogers will perform his rescheduled concert at 8 p.m. on Thursday. Rocker Ryan Adams performs at 8 p.m. April 11. The Tulsa Symphony Orchestra performs a concert of “Rodgers and Hammerstein at the Movies” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St. At the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver, Justin Bieber performs at 7 p.m. on Thursday. The band Outcry performs at 6:30 p.m. on April 14. At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, performing this week are Kurt Vile and the Violators plus Purling Hiss on April 12; Melanie Martinez And Mainland on April 13; Judah and the Lion plus and Saint Johns on April 14. At the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady, Tori Kelly and Thirdstory perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday. Halestorm, Lita Ford and Dorothy play on 7:30 p.m. on April 12. PITTSBURG, Kan.: The Southeast Kansas Symphony and singer songwriter Mike Jeffrey perform a concert of Elvis Presley hits at 7:30 p.m. on April 13 at the Bicknell Family Center, 1711 S. Homer. KANSAS CITY: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band play at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd. The Kansas City Symphony plays Gershwin’s “An American in Paris,” Debussy’s “Iberia,” Charles Ives’ Symphony No. 3 and David Ludwig’s Violin Concerto at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway. Houndmouth and Lucy Dacus perform at 8 p.m. on April 14 at the Midland Theater, 1228 Main. The Christian McBride Trio performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St.

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SPRINGFIELD: The musical “Hair” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Craig Hall at Missouri State University. Puccini’s opera “Suor Angelica” is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and 2:30 p.m.

Sunday at the First and Calvary Presbyterian Church, 820 E. Cherry St. “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live,” a stage version of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” with similar characters and music, geared for preschoolers, is presented at 7 p.m. on April 11 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. Springfield Little Theater presents the musical “Junie B. Jones,” based on the children’s story by Barbara Park, at 7:30 p.m. April 13 with more shows through next weekend at the Landers Theater, 311 E. Walnut. OZARK: Joseph Ransom’s play “Amazing Grace,” the story of the creator of the popular hymn, opens April 14 and runs through May 14 at the Stained Glass Theater, 1996 Evangel. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: TheatreSquared presented Gina Gionfriddo’s “Rapture, Blister, Burn” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday till April 24 at the Nadine Baum Studio, 505 W. Spring St. The Hubbard Street Dance troupe from Chicago performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson. “Menopause: the Musical” is presented at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Walton Arts Center. SPRINGDALE, Ark: The murder mystery classic “Arsenic and Old Lace” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, with more shows next weekend at Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main. ROGERS, Ark.: Arkansas Public Theater’s production of Jon Robin Baitz’ play “Other Desert Cities” runs 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at 116 S. Second St. JOPLIN: Stained Glass Theater, 21st and Annie Baxter St., presents Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None” through Sunday. TULSA, Okla.: A stage version of four Beatrix Potter “Peter Rabbit” tales are presented at 7 p.m. on Friday in the John H. Williams Theatre at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. Robert Harling’s play “Steel Magnolias” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. in the Liddy Doenges Theatre. The Jessica Lang Dance Company performs at 8 p.m. on April 12 in the Chapman Music Hall. PITTSBURG, Kan.: The Pittsburg State University Opera performs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at McCray Hall, 103 E. Cleveland. KANSAS CITY: Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” is performed by the Kansas State University Orchestra, several area combined choirs and the Kansas City Ballet at 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Kauffman Center, 1601

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SPECIAL EVENTS SPRINGFIELD: The Shrine Circus has

shows at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the J.Q. Hammons Arena. The 13th annual Red Ball Gala, a fundraiser for the American Diabetes Foundation, will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight on Saturday at the University Plaza Convention Center, 333 Hammons Parkway. SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark.: Kite Day is slated for Saturday at the municipal airport. EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: The 11th annual Ozark Mountain Transformation Conference, a metaphysical and spiritual gathering, runs through Thursday at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. KANSAS CITY: Comedian Mark Maron performs a 7:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Midland Theater.

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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. The musical “The Fantasticks” runs through Sunday at the Spencer Theatre, 4949 Cherry St. Cyndi Lauper’s musical “Kicky Boots” runs through Sunday at the Music Hall, 301 W. 13th St. The Metropolitan Ensemble Theater presents Meg Miroshnik’s play “The Tall Girls,” telling the story of Midwest high school girls basketball in the 1930s, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through April 17 at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3614 Main. The American Shakespeare Festival presents scenes from the Bard’s plays at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Missouri Barn at Powell Gardens, 1609 Northwest Hwy. in Kingsville. COLUMBIA: “The Dixie Swim Club” is presented by the Columbia Entertainment Company at 7:30 p.m. on April 14 with more shows through April 24 at 1800 Nelwood Dr.

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SPRINGFIELD: The Show-Me Gourd Art Festival runs Friday through Sunday at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. The 7C’s Winery and Vineyard, 502, E 560th Rd. in Walnut Grove, hosts its Sippin-n-Sawing Chainsaw Carving Festival Saturday and Sunday. KANSAS CITY: The Kansas City Filmfest runs April 13 through April 17 at the Cinemark Palace at the Plaza, 526 Nichols Rd. in the Country Club Plaza.

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The New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players present Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Pirates of Penzance” at 7:30 p.m. on April 12 at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. One of the most tuneful of operettas, this spoof on Victorian manners and the ways of men and women continued to charm audiences everywhere. This fully costumed, polished production will provide plenty of fun and leaving you whistling tunes all the way home.

For an out of this world experience, try the 29th annual UFO Conference Friday through Sunday at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center in Eureka Springs, Ark. Internationally famed author Erich von Daniken will be a keynote speaker, as well as Linda Moulton Howe on “Symbols and Binary Code in High Strangeness Phenomena.” Nine other speakers are slated to make this one of the most unusual events for believers and skeptics alike.

Gospel music fans won’t want to miss Sandi Patty’s farewell tour, which includes a concert at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis Ave. Although it’s a pretty big facility, the Mabee Center offers adequate parking and seating that surrounds the stage.

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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Robot: Robot must overcome challenges in competition against others

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Having one of the smallest teams in the state means every member has multi-functional responsibilities. “Every student here is indispensable,” George Rausch said. “It’s great to see 12 kids working together against some of the biggest teams in the state, from much larger schools and communities. Some of those teams had more kids in the stands scouting than we had on our entire team.” With 15 matches in two days, there was plenty of robot carnage on the competition floor. “They had a parts bucket, and after each match would go out and pick pieces up off the floor so teams could collect what fell off during competition,” said Rick Painter, team mentor. “With 2:15 in play time, it goes by fast. But it also takes an eternity.” “When it’s over and you look at the scores,” said Trevor Kingrey, a team member. “It goes by so fast, it’s a blur.” Painter said the team has throttled back in recent days, taking time to catch up on other projects, school work and extracurricular activities they let go during the frantic build and prep for the competition. “It’s crucial for the team to raise money to buy more parts,” Mentor David Buck said. “It takes about $20,000 to sustain the team, but only $4,000 of that can be spent on the robot. We spent much less than that, but about 70 percent of the materials used in making the robot were donated.” “We need more spon-

sors,” John Rausch said. The experience is unforgettable for all those who participated. “We talked to one team from Golan Heights,” George Rausch said. “They have to take shelter when the shelling starts, but they still finished and came to the United States to compete. It’s amazing what they have to go through over there.” But, the impact on the teamwork and camaraderie is not limited to foreign guests taking part in the competition. “I originally joined the team because I wanted to work on making the business plan,” said Karsyn Ballay. “One day I decided to go into the shop to see what they were working on, and I fell in love with it. Every night after that, I was working on coding, programming [and] electrical. It’s changed my career path. I’m focused on computer information science or engineering rather than business.” “Karsyn had more hands-on with wrenches than some of the boys,” Painter said. “The LED lights are my pride and joy,” she added. Ashley Bryand, who originally focused on website design for the group, also got her hands on a few ratchets and wrenches. “A lot of the girls are now familiar with how to run a drill press, what to do and what not to do,” George Rausch said. “We call them our drill team.” “I enjoyed building the tower and obstacles,” said Maddessin Brannon. “I want to build more pieces next year.”

Each obstacle is built to competition specs as to the difficulty and challenges the robot has to overcome to successfully navigate the barriers. “Students working here see a whole different realm as far as career paths,” Painter said. The event also brought competing teams together. “One of our students spent the day in the pit of an opposing team straightening out programming issues so they could compete,” said Allison Clark. “If he had not done that, they wouldn’t have been able to participate.” Gracious professionalism is one of the founding principles of FIRST, a trait demonstrated over and over again during the few days of competition between opposing schools, teams and robots. “After the competition, we had several mentors and students tell us how much they wanted to work with our kids,” said Chris Unzner, a team mentor. For John Rausch, the upcoming state competition, and next year’s regional and state events, are his final opportunities to accomplish one of his goals. “I have one more year to compete and get [the team] ready to sustain itself,” he said. “Even though this is only our second year, we did pretty good. Next year, I’m setting my sights on the regional championship.” For more information about The Professionals and robotic competition, people may visit www. thefrcpros.com.

“The Mantis” is a computer-driven robot designed and manufactured by The Professionals, a group of students at Monett High School. The 12-student team competed against 60 other teams recently at the regional competition in Kansas City, where the robot took 12th, thus qualifying for state competition on May 14 in Sedalia. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Several members of The Professionals Robotics Team are pictured. Front row, from left: Ashley Bryand, Karsyn Ballay and Maddessin Brannon. Second row: Lindsey Preston, John Rausch, team captain, and Shane Pass. Back row: Trevor Kingrey and Allison Clark. Not pictured: Donovan Smith, Jason Young, Hunter Bartell, Ashton Massardo and Jessica Buck. Team members participating in the FIRST robot build and competitions to apply science- and technology-based concepts that focuses science, engineering, and technology skills toward real-life application. Members are challenged to build a robot from the ground up in just six weeks. They are pictured with the 2016 Greater Kansas City Regional Quality Award, the 2016 First Stronghold Quality Award and the 2015 Rookie All Star Award from Oklahoma Regional competition. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Even with a faulty motor following regional competition, “The Mantis” has little trouble retrieving and launching a ball during a recent work session at Monett High School. Mentor David Buck, left, watches the student-built unit perform while Shane Pass operates the computer controls directing its actions. Melonie Roberts/ reporter@monett-times.com

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dislike it and I wish he would go elsewhere, but he refuses. Now he’s going behind my back and waiting for me to notice that he’s had a haircut. He used to at least tell me beforehand. It would take an entire column to describe her past behavior, but it’s not all that different from many exes. I think what he’s doing is disrespectful to me. I would never continue doing something he asked me not to if it bothered him. There are a lot of hairstylists in this town, and her haircuts aren’t that great. Am I being unreasonable? — BOTHERED IN IDAHO DEAR BOTHERED: Your husband has been doing this for 20 years and you are only writing to me about it now? Because

it bothers you, the next time he goes over to get his hair cut, volunteer to go with him. If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em — and maybe get a manicure in the process. 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. Abby shares more than 100 of her favorite recipes in two booklets: “Abby’s Favorite Recipes” and “More Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $14 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)

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16. Help Wanted BIG BALDY’S BBQ: Help wanted, part time hours available: evening & weekends. Kitchen & cashier, pay based on experience. Apply in person. Ask for Steve.

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16. Help Wanted CLARK INDUSTRIES is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor. Experience a must. Full time position with benefits. Apply in person at 816 Callan Street in Monett or call 417-235-7182.

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.

CNA RN/LPN

CNA CNA

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EOE/MF/DV

George’s Inc. Cassville, MO is currently seeking qualified and dependable applicants for the following positions: Egg Pickup - Chick Delivery Drivers Chick Delivery Drivers and Egg Pick up Driver require a Class A CDL plus a good driving record. Interested applicants should apply in person at George’s Inc. Human Resources located at the intersection of Highway 37 and Highway W beside the community of Butterfield. Apply in person. Or e-mail resumes to dan.halog@georgesinc.com for questions please call 417-442-3500 or visit our website at www.georgesinc.com George’s is an equal opportunity employer.

Fuel Attendant

Customer Service Representative

Truckstops of America offers a pleasant atmosphere, good starting pay with an opportunity for advancement, & a variety of benefits such as paid vacations. Experience preferred but all applicants considered. Apply in person: 1000 E. Mt. Vernon Blvd. Mt. Vernon, MO An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V

Cashier

Customer Service Representative

Hot Spot offers a pleasant atmosphere, good starting pay with an opportunity for advancement. Experience preferred but all applicants considered. Apply in person, see Shawna: 548 Spring Park Blvd. Mt. Vernon, MO Immediate Full-Time Opening An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V

CNC MACHINIST Clark Industries is seeking a CNC Machinist. Experience a must and set up capable a plus. Full time position with benefits. Apply in person at 816 Callan Street in Monett or Call 417-235-7182. DRIVER: ENTRY Level, 1 month exp., NO CDL, Free Training! $60,000/1st Year. Excellent Benefits including paid vacation. Paid Daily! Home Weekly! Solo: Wet 6-day runs. 800-769-3993 www.trailiner.com 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. DRIVERS: TEAMS 140,000+, $5000 sign-on bonus, 4-month pay-out, HOME WEEKLY, Coast to Coast. Excellent Benefits, including paid Vacation. Paid Daily! 2015-2017 Freightliner Cascadia. 800-769-3993 or www.trailiner.com DRIVERS: TEAMS. CA to OH, preloaded trailers, Home Weekends! Excellent Benefits including Paid Vacation. 2015-2017 Freightliners. 800-769-3993 www.trailiner.com JUVENILE OFFICER half-time (20 hours weekly) position serving Barry, Lawrence and Stone Counties (39th Judicial Circuit). Position responsibilities include juvenile delinquency and child abuse/neglect cases. A college degree in criminal justice or related field or substantial field related work experience is required. Applicants must live within the 39th Judicial Circuit or be willing to relocate. Please send resumes to the 39th Circuit Juvenile Office, Attn. Jill Braden, P.O. Box 401, Monett, MO 65708 by April 13, 2016 or can be submitted via email to jill.braden@courts.mo.gov

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Reyco Granning is back in high gear and hiring! Reyco Granning, LLC, a respected manufacturer of Email: clawrence@reycogranning.com or, heavy duty suspensions, has immediate openings Fax: 417.466.1001 or, for 1st Shift Welder, 1st Shift Shipping, Mail: Reyco Granning, LLC Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing ATTN: Human Resources Engineer Intern, Sr. Quality Engineer, 1205 Industrial Park Drive Manufacturing Supervisor, Marketing Intern Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 & District Sales Manager. Descriptions and Reyco Granning LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment requirements for these and other employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, opportunities can be viewed at protected veteran status or disability status. Reyco Granning LLC www.reycogranning.com. is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting veterans and people with disabilities. If you need accommodation or assistance To apply, please submit a resume and/or in using our website, please call (417) 466-2178 and request to completed application via one of the following: speak to a human resource representative.

WinTech cOST AccOUnTAnT POSiTiOn

George’s Farms, Inc. Poultry Processing Worker. Cut, trim and pack poultry. Various shifts, multiple openings, full time positions.

WinTech is seeking a qualified person as a cost accountant for the manufacturing facility in Monett, Missouri. Experience with standard cost accounting, BOM, and inventory management is preferred. Familiar with MRP/ ERP systems is required. Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing with cost accounting, and a BA/BS in a business related course is a desired qualification. Must have Microsoft Office Suite knowledge. 401k, company retirement plan, health insurance, and vacation. Pay is negotiable. Mail resume to: WinTech, P.O. Box 480, Monett, MO 65708, Attention Human Resources, or email to: mary@wintechinc.com

Starting wage $10.10 per hour

9066 State Highway W. Cassville, Missouri 65625. Apply in person.

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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.

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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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.

All applicants should send their resume to dan.halog@georgesinc.com or by fax at (479) 927-7848. 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. LOCAL CLEANING Company Needs Person To Clean, PT MonFri, Evenings 417-818-6640. MANUAL LATHE Clark Industries is seeking a Manual Lathe Operator. Experience a must. Full time position with benefits. Apply in person at 816 Callan Street in Monett or call 417-235-7182.

SEAL SMART is seeking highly energetic people to work in our Phone Room as Appointment Setters. Day and Evening shifts available. Fun working environment, no cold calling! Great pay with weekly bonus opportunities. Apply in person at 407 13th Street Monett.

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16. Help Wanted

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

Industrial Electrical Tech

(Dayshift, Wednesday through Saturday)

Industrial Maintenance Technician

(1st Processing, Sunday through Wednesday)

Industrial Maintenance Technician

(2nd Processing, Wednesday through Saturday) Salary commensurate with experience. Full Benefit package. 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. THE BARRY COUNTY Health Department is accepting applications for a clerical position through April 14, 2016. The position is for 30 hours per week, MondayWednesday, 7:30am to 6:00pm at the Monett satellite clinic. Health benefits are offered. Requirements are a high school graduate or equivalent and must be bilingual. Applications or resumes may be submitted at the Barry County Health Department, Hwy. 37 South in Monett or 65 Main, Cassville, MO. Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 207, Cassville, MO 65625. Call 417-847-2114 for more information.

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WINTECH COST Accountant Position. WinTech is seeking a qualified person as a cost accountant for the manufacturing facility in Monett, Missouri. Experience with standard cost accounting, BOM, and inventory management is preferred. Familiar with MRP/ERP systems is required. Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing with cost accounting, and a BA/BS in a business related course is a desired qualification. Must have Microsoft Office Suite knowledge. 401k, company retirement plan, health insurance, and vacation. Pay is negotiable. Mail resume to: WinTech, P.O. Box 480, Monett, MO 65708, Attention Human Resources, or email to: mary@wintechinc.com.

25. Real Estate For Sale

30. Apartments for Rent

55. Storage

FOR SALE 5 acres, 2 miles north of Monett. Monett schools. Has well and septic. Restrictions. No Mobiles. $24,900. Call 235-1750.

APARTMENT FOR rent in Monett. Located close to downtown. Large, beautifully remodeled 2 bed, 2 bath. Ground floor, large kitchen and spacious bedrooms. New windows; fireplace. No pets/smoking/laundry. $500 deposit/$500 month. Call Rebekah (417) 230-9639.

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

THREE SIZES To choose from, electricity available, concrete floors with partitions to ceiling. Marshall Storage S Hwy 37, 235-6097.

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.

26a. Mobile Homes for Rent

STUDIO STYLE dwelling in Monett. $300/mo plus utilities. Security deposit & good references. No pets. 772-7744.

FRIEZE’S STORAGE- 10 Sizes plus outside storage. Gated at night. Phone 417-235-7325 or 417-393-9662. RV & BOAT Storage located in Aurora. $75 per month. 235-4485.

WHY PAY More, Rent from US & Store. S & G Storage. 417235-1914 or 417-235-9289.

APARTMENTS FOR LEASE IN MONETT

Monett Apts 1 BR starting at $350 2 BR starting at $450 ONLY $99.00 deposit!

TRAILERS FOR Rent. Pierce City, MO. $400 per month, same deposit. No Pets. 476-9031.

417-224-2127

27. Homes for Sale

31. Rooms for Rent

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.

J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent. Weekly low rates - No pets. Cable TV, refrigerator, microwave. 417-489-6000

FOR SALE by owner, no money down, financing available. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, newly remodeled home. Carport & storage building, located in Aurora. For more information 417-846-0324. MUST SALE due to an illness. A nice older home with apartment on a large corner lot. Detached garage. Asking $49,500. Call Julie at home (417) 772-7465 or cell (417) 489-3548 .

29. Houses for Rent 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath house in Pierce City. W/D hook up, close to school. No pets. 2 car shelter, 1 storage shed. $525 a month, $400 deposit. 476-2022.

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32. For Rent FOR LEASE 1000/500 sq ft, new windows and new carpet. Call 913-645-2638.

34. Furniture FOR SALE: Elliptical exerciser by Nordic Track, matching couch and love seat, dining room set and matching hutch, king size bedroom suite and many other items. 772-1080.

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

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