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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEARS AGO APRIL 17-23, 1936 • Buzz Arlitt, popular home run hitter of the Western League, has been assigned as manager of the Monett Red Birds. Arlitt has been with Springfield for two years as first baseman.

He was the choice of the Monett management from the start.

• The Monett City Council under new mayor Clyde McKee has appointed Alfred Balmas as city clerk, succeeding retiring Leon Wainright, and D.S, Mayhew as the new city attorney, succeeding retiring E.C. Medlin. John Burgess was reappointed police judge.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO APRIL 17-23, 1946 • Whitlock-Lines, wholesale and retail feed dealers, are now celebrating their 25th anniversary. The firm was founded March 21, 1921,

by Dr. R.F. Whitlock, who had established a veterinary practice here, and by his brother-inlaw, L.E. Lines, who was working as a stenographer. The veterinarian became convinced there was a need for a feed business in Monett.

• People who thought meat was scarce during the war haven’t really seen any improvement.

Right now Monett is experiencing the most acute meat shortage that can be remembered.

In addition, the presidential order slashing production of flour by 25 percent has finally reached the local level.

Bakers were in a huddle today to see what action will be taken in view of the reduced supply.

SIXTY YEARS AGO APRIL 17-23, 1956 • Monett Chamber of Commerce membership workers, raising funds for the largest budget in the organization’s history — $12,500 — went to work on April 17 seeking memberships following the annual “kickoff” breakfast held at Hatcher’s banquet room.

• Former students and teaching associates of Aubrey Keeling filled the Purdy High School gymnasium on April 22 with a program on Keeling’s life history featuring an event commemorating his 25 years of service in the Purdy schools, mostly as superintendent.

FIFTY EYARS AGO APRIL 17-23, 1966 • The inaugural Debutante Ball by the Monett Order of Rainbow for Girls was held on April 16 at the National Guard Armory in Monett. All senior girls were introduced.

• Construction has been completed on the 12-unit motel owned

by Earl Bunn, located on Highway 60, west of Monett. Bunn said the Econo Motel has six doubles and six singles, and will be finished as soon as a sign is erected.

FORTY YEARS AGO APRIL 17-23, 1976 • On April 23, the Monett City Hall Auditorium was the scene of a country, western and bluegrass hootenanny, sponsored by the Pleasant Ridge Hootenanny, featuring local musicians. The program was an outgrowth of the hootenanny held at the Pleasant Ridge schoolhouse each Saturday for many

weeks.

• Mary Helen Willhoite, who will be retiring at the close of the school year as elementary school supervisor, received a book of memories on April 22 from the Community Teachers Association.

The book contained poems, pictures, artwork and letters from Monett faculty, school broad members, retired teachers and administrators from across the country.

THIRTY YEARS AGO APRIL 17-23, 1986 • Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held at the new location of ERA Crown Double K Realty in Monett, with the facility currently located on East Highway 60 across from Wal-Mart. John Kraft started Crown Double K Realty as a limited partnership in 1981, moving to 204 E. Broadway in 1983.

• Monett Middle School science teacher Heno Head has announced plans for a Halley’s Comet Watch on April 28 at Monett City Park. The event is planned to give all area residents an opportunity to view the history-making apparition as it heads away from Earth on its 76-year orbit.

TWENTY YEARS AGO APRIL 17-23, 1996 • Missouri National Guardsmen spent their second drill weekend moving earth at Monett’s North Park in an effort to resolve chronic water drainage problems. Two platoons used two graders, a bulldozer and several large trucks to move 160 cubic yards of dirt out of the North Park, mostly between Highway

State finalists in baton twirling during the annual Missouri State Music Festival to be held April 26-28, 1956 in Columbia, pictured from left, are: Judy Rains, Billie Atwell and Mary Miller, all of Monett. The trio won “1” ratings at both the Monett sub-district and the Springfield district finals to qualify for the state meet. Also taking part from Monett in the state contests was Tom Wolfe, trumpet solo, and Dick Harter, piano solo. File photo/The Monett Times 37 and the northwest ball field.

• A commitment of $5,000 to help bolster operations at the Barry-Lawrence Association for Retarded Citizens (BLARC) was made by the Lawrence County Tax Board for the Developmentally Disabled on April 22.

John Foley, heading the new management team overseeing BLARC, asked for the funds not to go to BLARC directly, but as backup for the group home operation in Pierce City.

TEN YEARS AGO APRIL 17-23, 2006 • New Monett Police Chief Tim Schweder has met with every officer and employee and said, “This department is amazing.”

Schweder reported interviews underway for a drug officer and he hoped to find a candidate with

Spanish speaking skills.

• The City of Monett’s water system has been named the Water System of the Year by the Missouri Rural Water Association. This is the first time in the 30-year history of the organization that Monett has been tapped for that honor.

ON THE COVER: Monett author Adam Herd, who writes murder mysteries under the pseudonym Thomas Mulvaugh, recently spoke to members of the Ozark Christian Writer’s group about his writing process, what inspires him and writing about familiar places. His novel, “Blood Necklace,” is set in the Cassville and Roaring River State Park area. Herd, right, is pictured with his wife, Karla. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Murder, mayhem and mystery

Local author uses Cassville locations as novel inspiration

BY MELONIE ROBERTS

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reporter@monett-times.com

urder and mayhem come to the sleepy little southwest Missouri community of Cassville in “Blood Necklace,” a novel

by Monett author Adam Herd, who writes under the pseudonym Thomas Mulvaugh.

The story centers on a retired detective, Rick Ryder, who returns to his hometown of Cassville after winning the largest lottery jackpot ever. While he is being toasted in Kansas City, his former high school flame is murdered in his sports car at Roaring River State Park.

The resulting investigation into her death leads the reader down familiar roads and past well-known landmarks that bring the story to life.

“I’d like to say I chose writing, but it chose me,” Herd said. “My brother and sister were older than me, so in my imagination, I grew up as an only child. I would make up stories, creating characters out of our cows and cats and dogs. They each had their own backstory and everything.”

When his sister gave him an old Smith Corona typewriter, Herd started typing out the stories of his cats and dogs and their daily adventures.

“I took a creative writing class in high school,” he said. “Our first lesson was to write about our summer vacation. Boring. I didn’t do it. The teacher told me to write about anything. As a kid, I loved cars, so I wrote a story about a kid who went to a junk yard and bought an old Trans Am with a dent in the side. He bought it, fixed it up and started racing it. He rolled the car and it killed him.

“The car goes back to the same junkyard with just a dent in it, and the next kid comes along looking to buy a car.

After that, she told me I didn’t have to write any of the assignments, to just write. And there’s where it started.”

He continued writing and when he went to Crowder College, and he had his first piece published in the Crowder Quill.

Yvonne Kerr, foreground, questioned Monett author Adam Herd on his writing practices while penning his murder-mystery novel, “Blood Necklace.” Pictured clockwise, from center, are: Linda Blankenship, Tammy Schell, Christine Eden, Karla Herd, Adam Herd, Mamie Lane and Bev McCauley. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com “My mother had rheumatoid arthritis, and I stayed with her so she didn’t have to go to a nursing home,” he said.

“I continued to write short stories. Let me tell you about the rejection slips.”

Then, taking the sage advice of “write what you know,” Herd decided to write “How to spot a 1969 Z28.” He submitted the article to a magazine and proceeded to forget about it.

“I got a magazine in the mail one day, and there was my article,” he said.

“That one byline set me off. That one thing gave me the key.”

Eventually, Herd started writing and taking photos for a series of books

on various cars, sold primarily in auto parts stores.

“I was making a pretty good living at it, but then the company got sold and my job was cut,” Herd said. “I decided to start my own company, and to date, I’ve written 30 auto history books. But, I wasn’t fulfilled.”

Herd tried his hand at several different genres for a novel, but nothing clicked.

I started writing this murder-mystery, but my ideas kept falling apart. My wife and I prayed about it. One day, we went to Michael’s in Springfield, and there was this itty,

bitty girl who checked us out. I asked her name. It was Kara. With that, the story fell together and I wrote “Blood Necklace.” Just that one little detail brought the whole thing together.”

With the assistance of his wife, who Herd said wrote all the good parts like interior and clothing descriptions, he pounded out the novel, adding the blood and gore in all the appropriate places.

“I mistakenly thought writing a novel would be less work because there would be less research,” he said. “I was wrong.”

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A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK

BY MURRAY BISHOFF

SPRINGFIELD: Pianist Bran Hsu will give a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Ellis Hall at Missouri State University.

The Christian rock band Third Day and Steven Curtis Chapman perform at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

The rock band Kansas plays at 6 p.m.

Sunday at the Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East.

The Missouri State University Chorale performs at 6 p.m. on Sunday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 3555 S. Fremont Ave. Young the Giant performs at 7 p.m. on April 19 at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

The Evangel University Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. on April 19 at Spence Chapel.

Drury University jazz ensembles perform at 7:30 p.m. on April 21 at Clara Thompson Hall.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: Blues master Keb’ Mo’ performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson.

At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, playing this week are Eskimo Brothers on Thursday; the Nace Brothers, Joes Giles and Boomm Kinetic on Friday; Buyko, Psymbionic and No Faces on Saturday; Bob for Apples, Moonsong, Trumann Rail Boys and Gnarlos on Sunday; plus Minnesota on April 20.

At the Faulkner Performing Arts Center, 453 N. Garland, the University of Arkansas Concert Choir and Women’s Chorus will perform at 7:30 p.m. on April 19. The UA New Music Ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. on April 21.

FORT SMITH, Ark.: Jazz trumpeter Byron Stripling joins the Fort Smith Symphony Orchestra for a jazz concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center, 55S. Seventh St. EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: Harpist Brenda Cox and cellist Carol Wid perform at 3 p.m. on Sun day at 68 W. Mountain St. JOPLIN: The Ethos Percussion Ensemble performs at 7 p.m. on Thursday at CraIg Hall on the Missouri State University campus at part of the Pro Musica concert series.

At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, performing this week are Aces Wild

with variety rock and country on Friday and the dance/rock/funk band Pearl on Saturday.

TULSA, Okla.: At the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver, the band Outcry plays at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Barry Manilow performs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

Salt N Pepa and Spinderella perform at 7 p.m. on April 21 at the Osage Casino, 951 W. 36th St. N. At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, playing this week are Judah and the Lion on Thursday; the Cadillac Three and Brad Hargrove on Saturday; Drive-By Truckers on Sunday; four new country performers on April 20 and Umphrey’s McGee plus Tauk on April 21.

Six country musicians from the TV show “Nashville” perform in the “Nashville in Concert” show at 7:30 p.m. on April 21 at the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady St. PITTSBURG, Kan.: Country musicians Josh Thompson and Brody Caster perform at 7:30 p.m. on April 20 at the Bicknell Family Center, 1711 S. Homer.

The Pittsburg State University Symphonic Band plays at 7:30 p.m. on April 21 at McCray Hall, 205 E. Lindburg.

KANSAS CITY: At the Scottrade Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Mumford and Sons performs at 7:30 p.m. on April 18. Pentatonix and Us The Duo play at 8 p.m. on April 19.

At the Midland Theater, 1228 Main, Houndmouth and Lucy Dacus perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday. Tedeschi Trucks Band and Let Me Get By play at 7:30 p.m. on April 20. Andrew Bird and Dawn of Midi perform at 8 p.m. on April 21.

At the Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., mezzo Isabel Leonard and guitarist Sharon Isbin perform at 7 p.m. on Friday. Singer songwriters Dave Rawlings and Gillian Welch perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday.

The Kansas City Symphony plays a concert of movie music from the Pixar films at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m.

Sunday at the Kauffman Center, 1600 Broadway.

A Glen Frey tribute concert is offered Friday at the VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Casino.

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SPRINGFEILD: Chekhov’s play “Three Sisters” is presented at 7:30 p.m. April 20 and 21 with more shows through next

weekend at the Wilhoit Theatre at Drury University.

Springfield Little Theater presents “Junie B. Jones” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday and April 21 through next weekend at 311 E. Walnut.

OZARK: Joseph Ransom’s play “Amazing Grace,” about the author and creation of the famous hymn, opens Thursday and runs through May 14 at the Stained Glass Theater, 1996 Evangel.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: “The Bridges of Madison County: the Musical” is offered at 7 p.m. April 19-21 with more shows through next weekend at the Walton Arts Center.

Gina Gionfriddo’s play “Rapture, Blister, Burn” is presented by TheatreSquared at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, with more shows at 7:30 p.m. April 20 and 21 through next weekend at 505 W. Spring St. SPRINGDALE, Ark.: Arts Center of the Ozarks presents the murder mystery comedy “Arsenic and Old Lace” at 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday at 214 S. Main.

TULSA, Okla.: At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., “Fiddler on the Roof” is presented at 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. April 21 and more shows through next weekend in the John H. Williams Theater. Christopher Durang’s play “Why Torture Is Wrong and the People Who Love Them” opens at 8 p.m. on April 21 and runs through next weekend in the Liddy Doenges Theater.

Tim Rice and Elton John’s musical “Aida” has shows at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and through next weekend at the Van Trease Community College Performing Arts Center, 10300 E. 81st St. PITTSBURG, Kan.: Neill LaBute’s play “The Shape of Things” opens at 7:30 p.m. on April 21 with more shows running through next weekend at the Bicknell Family Center.

NEVADA: The Cottey College In-Motion Dance Company performs at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the college auditorium.

At the Midland Theater, comedian Jim Norton performs at 8 p.m. on Friday.

KANSAS CITY: The University of Missouri Conservatory of Dance gives its spring dance concert at 7:30 p.m. on April 21 at the Folly Theater.

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 at the Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Penn Valley Dr. A stage version of Maurice Sendak’s

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SPRINGFIELD: The Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Way, hosts Turtlemania, a celebration that includes many kinds of turtles for children to meet, at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: The 12th annual Carving in the Ozarks chainsaw art event runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Old Victorian Inn parking lot, Highway 62 East at 4028 E. Van Buren.

TULSA, Okla.: Comedian Amy Schumer performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the BOK Center.

At Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., the Tulsa Auto Show runs Friday through Sunday in the River Spirit Expo Hall.

The Audi Club Oklahoma Autocross runs Saturday in the race track.

ST. LOUIS: A charity dinner including a concert by Lionel Ritchie is offered at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market.

Comedians Mike Epps, Rickey Smiley, Earthquake, Tony Rock and Cocoa Brown perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Chaifetz Arena.

AREA FESTIVALS

“Where the Wild Things Are” runs through May 7 at the Coterie Theater at Crown Center, Grand and Pershing Road.

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 at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3614 Main.

Hilary Bettis’s play “The Ghosts of Lote Bravo” opens April 20 and runs through May 8 at the Unicorn Theater, 3828 Main.

Jacquee Gafford presents the one-woman play “The Life and Times of Barbara Jordon” at 7:30 p.m. April 21, with more shows for the next two weekends at the Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Penn Valley Dr. COLUMBIA: “The Dixie Swim Club” is presented by the Columbia Entertainment Company at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday through Sunday with more shows April 21 through next weekend at 1800 Nelwood Dr. Terrence McNally’s play “A Man of No Importance: The Musical” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Talking Horse Productions, 210 St. James St. ST. LOUIS: “Ragtime: the Musical” is presented at 8 .m. Saturday and 8 p.m. April 19 at the Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market.

“Bridges of Madison County: The Musical” is presented at 8 p.m.

Thursday and Friday, 2 and 8 p.m.

Saturday, and 1 p.m. Sunday at the Fox Theater, 527 N. Grand.

Stray Dog Theater’s production of “Hedwig and the Angry Itch” runs through Saturday at the Tower Grove Abbey Theater, 2336 Tennessee Ave. A stage version of “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” opens Friday and runs through Sunday at the Playhouse at Westport Plaza in Creve Coeur.

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MURRAY’S TOP PICKS FOR THE WEEK

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The Springfield Symphony performs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Works include the most romantic of works, the super-melodic Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with pianist Spencer Myer, plus selections from Mendelssohn’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” and Wagner’s “Tristan and Isolde.”

An evergreen theater treat, Johann Strauss’s operetta “Die Fledermaus” is presented by the University of Arkansas Theater Department of University Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center, 453 N. Garland. This farce of mistaken identities, flirtations and unforgettable tunes faces an updated setting to make the show ever relevant and fun for local audiences.

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Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun” runs at 7 p.m. through April 24 at the Musical Theater Heritage at Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd. in Kansas City. Done in costumes and very light sets, this theater warhorse still shines with great songs, fantastic singing by the leads and a fast paced show. This is a very intimate theater, only seven rows deep on three sides, with the best seats in front of the stage. This thoroughly pleasant show will leave whistling on the way home.

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Murray Bishoff is a veteran theatergoer, traveling weekends to many of the venues within driving distance, from Tulsa to St. Louis. From dance recitals to operas, he’s been there and shares his recommendations.

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Local author Adam Herd produced did his own cover art copy for his novel, “Blood Necklace,” taking a photo of the stairs leading to the Deer Leap trail at Roaring River State Park in Cassville. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Linda Blankenship, left, looked over a copy of “Blood Necklace,” by Monett author Adam Herd, while and Christine Eden listened to Herd’s presentation at the March meeting of the Ozark Christian Writers group. Melonie Roberts/

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Mystery: Author created own cover art for book

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Wanting authenticity in the novel, Herd set about doing research on how to commit murders, purchasing used copies of books, including “The Coroner’s Guide to Homicide Investigation.”

“My characters came to life,” he said. “Some switched roles. You trust your characters if they tell you something. When characters come alive, you know you’ve got it.”

Not wanting to publish the murder mystery under the name so commonly known among car aficionados, Herd adopted the pseud-

onym Thomas Mulvaugh and spun off another publishing company from his home office and self-published the work.

“I even created the cover art,” he said. “I took a photo of the stairs leading to Deer Leap at Roaring River State Park and manipulated the picture with photo enhancing tools. All but one of 60 Facebook friends chose the cover that I used for the book.”

Through several re-writes, where small mistakes were made and the plot somewhat refined, Herd logged

about six hours a day on the computer.

He is currently working on a sequel, “Blood Curse,” due to come out later this year.

Copies of “Blood Necklace” can be obtained through Golden Roads Publishing, Whitley’s Pharmacy in Cassville and the Barry County Museum in Cassville, or ordered online through www.pubgraphicsdirect.com/books/blood-necklace.

An e-book format is also available through Amazon.com.

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WHO: Diabetes rises fourfold over last quarter-century

BY JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press

GENEVA — Excessive weight, obesity, aging and population growth drove a nearly fourfold increase in worldwide cases of diabetes over the last quarter-century, affecting 422 million people in 2014, the World Health Organization reported Wednesday.

In a new report on diabetes, the U.N. health agency called for stepped-up measures to reduce risk factors for diabetes and improve treatment and care that has ballooned in recent years alongside an

increase in obesity rates.

WHO said 8.5 percent of the world population had diabetes two years ago, up from 108 million, or 4.7 percent, in 1980.

On Wednesday, WHO Director-General Margaret Chan said: “We need to rethink our daily lives: to eat healthily, be physically active and avoid excessive weight gain.”

The Geneva-based agency blamed growing consumption of food and beverages high in sugar. Diabetes increased around the world but affects lower- and middle-income people more

often than wealthier populations. The rates rose most in Africa, the Middle East and Asia — with the “Eastern Mediterranean” region more than doubling its prevalence to 13.7 percent of the population, the only world region with a double-digit percentage.

Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body either does not make enough insulin to break down the sugar in foods or uses insulin inefficiently. It can cause early death or serious complications like blindness, stroke, kidney disease or heart disease.

In the “Global Report on Diabetes” released Wednesday, WHO says diabetes caused 1.5 million deaths in 2012, and another 2.2 million deaths were caused by higher-than-optimal blood glucose levels, by increasing the risks of cardiovascular and other diseases.

The report does not distinguish between Type 1 diabetes, which involves deficient insulin production in the body and requires daily insulin injections for survival, and Type 2, in which the body uses insulin ineffectively and is more often associated with

obesity and relatively sedentary lifestyles.

The increase has coincided with growing rates of obesity: In Western countries like the U.S and Britain, two-thirds of people are now overweight or obese. The WHO report stopped short of any drastic new recommendations, suggesting for example that countries build political support and allocate resources for diabetes prevention, and “prioritize actions to prevent people becoming overweight and obese.”

The report said WHO is updating its guidelines on fat and carbohydrate

intake, but said adults can reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes through regular, adequate physical activity and “healthy diets that include sufficient consumption of dietary fiber, and replacing saturated fatty acids with polyunsaturated fatty acids.”

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Keeping wealth quiet causes millionaire to suffer anxiety

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EAR ABBY: I’m a 29-year-old self-made millionaire who has spent the last decade saving and investing my middle-class income. I grew up dirt poor, so at 18 I left home with $5, went straight to work and never looked back.

Recently, I’ve realized that I struggle to make friends for fear they’ll find out about my financial situation. Those who know only want to talk about money or treat me differently. Most of my peers are broke and it makes me feel guilty.

Those with high incomes blow their money on fancy dinners and luxury vehicles. I’m just a working-class woman who likes driving my 10-yearold car, and I don’t feel like I fit in with anyone.

In fact, I’m developing an anxiety.

A few months ago I went to the bank to deposit a large sum of money and was mortified to see that the bank teller was a friend of the family. I have gone to the extreme of lying about owning homes and going on vacations, and it’s making me crazy. I even have issues with letting my young daughter’s friends come over for playdates, for fear that the other moms will think our house is “too nice.” Do I need counseling or is this just a turning point in my life that I need to grasp? — MONEY WORRIES

JEANNE PHILLIPS DEAR ABBY DEAR MONEY WORRIES: If someone has to have money worries, yours are the nicest kind to have. It would be interesting to know how many successful people share your feelings, because I suspect that you are far from alone in experiencing them.

(A psychiatrist once told me that many of her successful patients feel like frauds despite their considerable accomplishments.) A licensed mental health professional can help you to get past these feelings before they cause your daughter to be isolated, and I think the money would be well spent.

P.S. If you feel your banking transactions are not being kept confidential, either change financial institutions or arrange for private banking, which is available for high-net-worth individuals.

DEAR ABBY: I am raising two of my grandchildren because their parents can’t take care of them. The kids are still learning acceptable behavior because they were never taught.

I’ll give you an example of something that happens often: I was paying for an item at a store and my granddaughter sneaked behind the counter and reached into the display case. Cupcakes were involved. The saleslady asked her to stop. I immediately got ahold of my wayward offender, glued her to my side until I was finished and then made her apologize.

The problem was, the saleslady immediately said, “Oh, it’s OK.” I then had to ask the saleslady to please NOT tell my granddaughter that it was OK, but instead to accept my granddaughter’s apology, because my granddaughter really would think it WAS OK. Your thoughts? — RAISING GRANDKIDS DEAR RAISING:

I think the salesperson was simply being polite and professional, and that those children are lucky to have such a caring grandmother watching out for them.

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ANTIQUE COLLECTABLE’S, Anchor Hocking glassware, lead crystal, Duncan Phyfe table, tools, horsehair pottery, silver. 206 Commercial, Pierce City. April 14-16

8. Business Services BRETT’S TREE 417-669-8039.

Care,

LLC.

GARDEN TILLING. Call 417-669-3418 or 417-569-3862.

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

COMPLETE LAWN CARE

T&T LAWN CARE OFFERS IT ALL!

• Mowing FREE ESTIMATES! • Clean-up CALL TOM AT • Trimming 417-489-8422 • Landscaping

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Painting, roofing, room additions, carpentry work, vinyl siding, small plumbing & concrete work.

235-6961, 236-5477.

SIDING & TRIM, Replacement Windows, guttering, entry, storm & garage doors. Over 30 yrs. experience, local references provided.

Ken R Mitchell 417-838-2976 Free estimates.

16. Help Wanted COUNTRYSIDE IS seeking dependable and compassionate care giver and cook to join our team.

Apply at 385 S. Eisenhower in Monett.

COUNTRYSIDE IS seeking parttime organized and compassionate RN to join our nursing team.

We offer flexible hours and you choose your days. Please call Rose 235-4040.

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

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16. Help Wanted

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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.

The Arc of the Ozarks is Growing!!!

George’s Farms, Inc. Poultry Processing Worker.

Cut, trim and pack poultry.

Various shifts, multiple openings, full time positions.

Starting wage $10.10 per hour

9066 State Highway W. Cassville, Missouri 65625.

Apply in person.

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

Come Join Our Team!!

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

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

Apply Online/In Person at: The Arc of the Ozarks 1010 Old Airport Rd Monett 417-354-0071 thearcoftheozarks.org

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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.

CNA CNA Are you a Compassionate,

CNA RN/LPN Are you a Compassionate,

LACOBA Homes, Dedicated CNA? Inc., a 5 IfStar so, we want Skilled you to join our team Rated Facility, atwill Lacoba Inc., our soonHomes, be opening aRehab Church-affiliated Facility. to Home Skilled Unit and are •seeking Weekly pay motivated individuals •wanting Comprehensive Ins. a careerhealth in nursing.

•We Paid Vacation/Holidays will be offering free classes • Career Ladder to receive C.N.A. certification.

• Pay based on experience If you feel you are a person • Bonus Pay that would like to jumpstart Get a fresh start working in careerfacility, towardwhere the we ayour beautiful nursing profession, believe in person-centered care! pleaseinapply in at: person at: Apply person

Dedicated LACOBACNA? Homes, Inc., Ifaso, want you to join our team 5 we Star Rated Skilled at Lacoba Homes, Inc., Facility, will be opening a Church-affiliated Skilled Facility.

Rehab •our Weekly pay to Home Unit •soon Comprehensive Ins. and arehealth seeking •motivated Paid Vacation/Holidays nurses to join • Career Ladder you are a RN •our Pay team. based onIfexperience or LPN who is looking • Bonus Pay Get start working for aafresh rewarding workin aenvironment, beautiful facility,come wherein wefor believe in person-centered care! a tourin and apply Apply person at: today at:

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16. Help Wanted

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

16. Help Wanted

16. Help Wanted

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.

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

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: 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.

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.

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.

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MANUFACTURING POSITIONS: Applicants are required to be at least 18 years old and able to meet the physical requirements of the position. Applicants must pass a post offer drug screen and physical. Benefits available after 60 days. If you meet these qualifications, please apply in person at: Justin Brands, Inc., 1100 Presley Drive, Cassville, MO 65625, an equal opportunity employer.

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.

25. Real Estate For Sale

29. Houses 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.

RENTAL COTTAGE: 4 room, 1 bedroom cottage. Garage, stove, & refrigerator. 2 miles west of Jack Henry in Monett. No pets. $350/mo, $300 deposit.

417-393-9296.

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

30. Apartments for Rent

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

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 2 BEDROOM mobile home in country. Purdy School. Call 417-669-0973.

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

2BD/1BA APARTMENT for rent $395 month + deposit (ask about our good renter discount) water, sewer, garbage included, quiet, wooded setting, just outside of Cassville. Available now. No pets.

Call Dan, 503-308-0233.

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 .

48. Farms for Rent SIX ACRES pasture land/barn in Pierce City. Livestock use, Lessee to pay water bill and maintain property. $0 rent payment. Call Larry 476-6002.

29. Houses for Rent 1 BR SMALL house. Stove, frig, water. $260.00. 236-5737.

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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APARTMENTS FOR LEASE IN MONETT

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

Call

417-224-2127 31. Rooms for Rent

27. Homes for Sale

RV & BOAT Storage located in Aurora. $75 per month. 235-4485.

THINK INFORMATION

J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent.

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

417-489-6000

41. Farm Products NET WRAPPED 4x6 round hay bales. $22 per bale. 489-1433.

42. Seeds, Nursery FOR SALE John Deere, GT-235 riding lawn mower. “ Commercial Grade” 18 H.P., V-twin, 48’’ deck.

Hydro transmission, cruise control, 900 hrs. $1600.00. Excellent Condition. 235-5454.

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

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