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Thursday, May 5, 2016

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UNBEARABLY CUTE

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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEARS AGO MAY 8-14, 1936 • After losing two games to the Cassville Blues, the Monett Red Birds hit their stride on May 10 and defeated the Fayetteville Bears 8-1. The Red Birds nicked Lawson and Luper for 14 hits.

Manager Adolph Arlitt, Brengard and Edwards hit circuit clouts.

• The Railways Ice Company announced the opening of the new Frosted Food department at the Monett Ice Plant.

The installation consists of three rooms which were constructed within the present cold storage building, at temperatures of 33 degrees, 10 degrees below zero and 10 degrees above zero. The new department places Monett in the list of only a few modern cities that have adopted this new system.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO MAY 8-14, 1946 • Announcement was made on May 8 of the sale of Bishop’s 5¢ or $1.00 Store by W.L. Bishop to Raymond Magerstaedt of Kirkwood. Magerstaedt is a veteran of World War II who was in the restaurant business in St. Louis before entering the service. Mr. Bishop, who serves as treasurer of the Monett Junior Chamber of Commerce, said his plans are indefinite, other than an immediate vacation.

• Full military honors were paid Brig. General William A. Raupp at his burial on May 7. Until his fatal illness, he managed the lime company at Pierce City, which he was the principal owner. In the march from the church to the Pierce City cemetery were a military band from

Camp Crowder, a color guard, Adjutant General John Harris, a company of state Guard officers, a company of enlisted men, an American Legion unit and a State Guard firing squad.

SIXTY YEARS AGO MAY 8-14, 1956 • A commission for disaster planning was organized at St. Vincent’s Hospital on May 10 with about 50 area civic leaders and law enforcement officers attending the meeting as members of the organization. Following a panel discussion on the various problems that would confront the community in time of a disaster and the hospital’s role in case of such a tragedy, committees were selected to map plans of action.

• A steady, general rain throughout the district on May 13 and 14 resulted in an average precipitation of two inches. Barry County Farm Agent Robert Kelley said, “The berry crop has been made” because of the rainfall, and alfalfa, pastures and other crops would greatly benefit.

Berry producers expect to ship more than 100 train carloads of strawberries, compared to seven last year.

FIFTY YEARS AGO MAY 8-14, 1966 • On May 9, instructors for two vocational courses to be offered for the first time next fall at Monett High School were employed. The board hired James Orr of Wellington, Kan., to head the new machine shop which will be located in the new vocational education building now under construction. Mrs. Carl Edwards of Monett was employed as new

vocational health service instructor.

• All six Barry County schools will be linked by the new Telewriter system next year. Telephone lines link the receiving sets and writing is simultaneously reproduced on a piece of acetate on the receiving machine that can be displayed on an overhead projector for an entire class to see. Approximately 250 people attended a public demonstration of the system on May 13 at Purdy High School.

FORTY YEARS AGO MAY 8-14, 1976 • A school bell used at the former Central Elementary School which has been permanently installed at Monett Elementary School was dedicated in a ceremony on May 11. The project was designated an official Bicentennial event by the Monett Bicentennial Committee. The bell was rung by Sam Gardner, school board president.

• Don and Mary Lou Lakin of Lakin Funeral Home in Monett have purchased the Wilks Brothers Funeral Home in Pierce City. Ed and Mary Wilks, owners of the Wilks Brothers Funeral Home for many years, will remain active in the firm.

THIRTY YEARS AGO MAY 8-14, 1986 • A Monett company, Jack Henry and Associates, has been named to the Inc. Magazine listing of the 100 fastest growing companies. Jack Henry posted a 996 percent growth in sales between 1981 and 1985. The company announced plans to buy back 200,000 shares of

Members of the Newcomers Club who modeled for the club’s second annual style show and luncheon at the Monett City Park Casino on May 10, 1956 are pictured in some of the costumes they wore in the revue of summer fashions. Pictured, front row from left, are: Mrs. Warren Rauch, Mrs. C.J. McCormick, Mrs. Eddie Dawson and Mrs. Jack Davis. Back row: Mrs. George J. Brown, Mrs. Allen Stevens, Mrs. Curtis Weston and Mrs. Fred Daugherty. File photo/The Monett Times its common stock on the NASDAQ Market.

• An ordinance on derelict buildings, long considered by the Monett City Council, was adopted on May 9. The ordinance is patterned after a successful ordinance in Joplin and defines the conditions which constitute violations, declaring them a public nuisance.

TWENTY YEARS AGO MAY 8-14, 1996 • The metal skeleton for the new Church of the Nazarene on South Highway 37 in Monett is now in place, and work can proceed in earnest on the 14,400 square foot building. The church has owned the land about three years.

• A permanent art exhibit honoring Monett

artists was formally dedicated at the Monett City Park Casino on May 13 in ceremonies marking the 50th anniversary of the Collective Arts Study Group. “This year we established a Monett Artists Award designed to recognize the accomplishments in the art field of former and/or present Monett residents through acquisitions and public display of their works,” said Collective Arts President Debbi Netzer.

TEN YEARS AGO MAY 8-14, 2006 • Monett High School sophomore Emily

Newbold won Seventh District Congressman Roy Blunt’s 10th annual art competition. Newbold’s untitled “Jazz Gloss” tempera painting was judged as the best of 15 works submitted.

• On May 13, the Local Emergency Planning District hosted its first Community Preparedness Fair at the Monett Community Center. Emergency service representatives and responders were on hand to demonstrate and discuss how area residents can prepare for nearly any emergency situation.

ON THE COVER: Charles Stearns and his wife Vicky, owners of Stearnsy Bears in Stotts City, are now making bears from licensed athletic franchise wear that children have outgrown or that has become a bit frayed from continual use. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Unbearably cute

Stearnsy creations aren’t just any old bear

BY MELONIE ROBERTS

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reporter@monett-times.com

ften, a young child’s favorite toy is a well-loved teddy bear.

For Sally Stearns, that love never faded, and as a result, Stearnsy Bears, a Stotts City business venture, was born in 1981.

The business became a family affair, with Sally’s husband, Jim, their three children and their spouses joining in the creative compilation of collectibles.

Today, time and family have moved on, and the business is now operated from the private home of Charles and Vicky Stearns.

“Mom was the creative force behind the whole thing,” Charles said. “Vicky and I worked in it right from the start.”

The original bears stood eight inches tall and were made of mohair. Other sizes included 12- and 16-inch standing bears.

“Later, we added the jointed arms,” Charles said. “We’ve also started making folk art patterns that include rabbits, penguins, dogs, cats and snow bears.”

Each bear’s expression is handstitched, and the plastic eyes are individually placed, as are the ears. The couple uses a variety of fabrics to make their bears, ranging from the roughest of burlap to the softest mohair and nearly everything in between. Others include raccoon, rabbit, mink, curly Mongolian lamb and a plethora of synthetic materials. Accents on some of their custom orders have included ribbons, fabric flowers, lace, feathers, costume jewelry, eyeglasses, watches, a stethoscope, a miniature whiskey bottle and an antique kerosene lantern, to name a few.

“We have people bring us fur coats that belonged to grandma or mom, or vintage clothing that has been in the attic for years,” Charles said. “We have started taking old lettermen’s jackets or FFA jackets that have hung in the closet for years and made bears from

those. We take the medals, letters and patches and incorporate them into the bear. In the last 10 years, we’ve developed licensed sport jacket bears, featuring professional teams.”

What makes the bears so personable are the special touches, usually provided by the customer, that set it apart from all others.

“Some people will bring in grandma’s old spectacles, or a brooch,” Charles said. “We’ve even made small commemorative bears out of a gentleman’s shirt, so each grandchild could have a keepsake after he had died.”

One customer even brought in a wedding dress to have cut down to fit a bear. The excess material provided enough for each son to have a groom bear and the bride bear for the daughter.

“Each child received something from that special occasion,” Charles said. “It was a terrific way to commemorate the event.”

The couple has even made bears from items such as a firefighter’s turnout coat, military uniforms, baby blankets and clothing, and, in one case, a child’s jean jacket.

“That was special,” Charles said.

“This single mom didn’t have much money and bought her child a jacket at the thrift store for a quarter. Later, we turned the jacket into a bear for her.”

“And, we put a quarter in its chest,” Vicky said. “We also made a little scrap bear out of the [jacket] lining.”

“She said it serves as a reminder of how God provides for us,” Charles said.

“Some of my favorite memories come from this business,” Vicky said.

“When my son was in first grade, his teacher was pregnant and he wanted to make a bear for her baby shower. He stuffed it, stitched it, placed the eyes. It was a tiny pink mohair standing bear.

He did it all.”

Another family, which included several siblings and their spouses, brought CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

Charles Stearns, of Stotts City, inspects one of several bears from a private collection that has come in to Stearnsy Bears for repair. In addition to making their unique Stearnsy Bear creations, Charles and Vicky Stearns also refurbish well-loved specimens sold years ago. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK

BY MURRAY BISHOFF

CONCERTS SPRINGFIELD: The Springfield Symphony presents a concert of movie music, with selections from Howard Shore’s score to “Lord of the Rings,” Korngold’s “Robin Hood,” Jarre’s “Lawrence of Arabia,” Zimmer’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” and more at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are Trey O’Dell on Friday; Big Uns, Josh Hoyer and Groovement on Saturday; Arkansauce plus Woody and Sunshine on Saturday; Show Ponie plus Sons of Otis Malone on May 12.

At the Faulkner Performing Arts Center, 453 N. Garland, the Schola Cantorum choir performs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

BELLA VISTA, Ark.: The Artosphere concert series kicks off for 2016 with Hawaiian music specialist Paula Fuga performing at 6:30 p.m. on May 10 at Cooper Chapel, 504 Memorial Dr. EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: Native American flutist John Two-Hawks gives his annual Mother’s Day concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Auditorium, 36 S. Main.

The Eureka Springs Harp Ensemble performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday at 68 W. Mountain St. JOPLIN: The Missouri Southern State University spring choral concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at a location to be announced.

The MSSU Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band will perform at 7:30 p.. on Friday at Taylor Performing Arts Center.

The Pro Musica concert series continues with Chris Brubeck and the trio Triple Play in a jazz concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at Ozark Christian College, 1111 N. Main.

At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, a free show by the 1960s British Invasion tribute band The Rippers is offered at 8 p.m.

Thursday. The Leslie Serrano Band plays country on Friday. Asphalt Cowboys play country and rock on Saturday.

TULSA, Okla.: At the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa, singer songwriter Paul Simon performs at 8 p.m. Friday. Gregg Allman performs at 8 p.m. on May 12.

The rock band Pentatonix performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver.

At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, performing this week are Memphis May Fire, We Came As Romans, Miss May I and For Today on Thursday; Asleep at the Wheel on Friday; SoMo and Quinn XCII on May 10; J.J. Grey, Mofro and the Ben Miller Band on May 11; and Ray Wylie Hubbard, Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights and Aaron Lee Tasjan on May 12.

At the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady, Lamb of God, Clutch and Corrosion of Conformity play at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Harry Connick Jr. performs at 8 p.m. on Friday.

BARTLESVILLE, Okla.: The Bartlesville Symphony plays a concert of Motown hits at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Community Center, 300 S.E. Adams Blvd.

KANSAS CITY: The Kansas City Conservatory of Music’s Orchestra and Choirs perform Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, Brahms’ Alto Rhapsody and Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway.

The Kansas City Conservatory of Music’s Fellowship Woodwind Quintet performs works by Nielsen, Damase and Bunch at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry.

In the Power and Light District, 13th and Walnut, Ozomatli performs at 5 p.m. on Thursday.

The rock bands Bring Me The Horizon, plus ‘68 and Silver Snakes plays at 7 p.m. on May 11 at the Midland Theater, 1228 Main.

The VooDoo Lounge offers tribute concerts to the women of rock at 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at Harrah’s Casino.

COLUMBIA: The Missouri Symphony Conservatory will have its Young Artists Philharmonic, Junior Symphonia and Chamber Players concert at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Missouri Theater, 203 S. Ninth St. A wide range of music, from Telemann and Vivaldi, through Beethoven, Brahms and Smetana to contemporaries such as Edgar Meyer will be presented.

Robert Schmann’s “Dichterliebe” songs will be performed, along with Schubert’s “Octet,” at 7 p.m. on Friday at the First Baptist Church, 1112 E. Broadway.

ST. LOUIS: The hard rock band the Scorpions and Queensryche perform at 7:30 p.m. on May 10 at the Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand.

The St. Louis Symphony plays Holst’s “The Planets,” Berg’s “Altenberg Lieder” and Vaughan Williams’ “Flos Campi” at 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Powell Hall, Grand and Delmar. The orchestra plays a concert of works by contemporary composer Nico Muhly at 7:30 p.m. on May 11 at the Pulitzer Foundation, 3716 Washington Blvd.

At the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648

Washington Blvd., singer songwriter Aimee Mann performs at 9 p.m. on Friday.

Pianist Cyrus Chestnut performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday. The St. Louis Women’s Hope Chorale performs at 7:30 p.m. on May 10.

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SPRINGFIELD: A touring production of “Ragtime: the Musical” is presented at 7:30 p.m. May 11 and 12 with more performances through next weekend at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

Springfield Contemporary Theater presents Tracy Letts’ play “Killer Joe” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at 431 S. Jefferson.

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

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: A traveling production by the National Theatre of Scotland of David Greig’s play “The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart” is presented at 7 p.m.

Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2:30 and 8 p.m.

Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Walton Arts Center’s Starr Theater, with more shows through next weekend.

At the Walton Arts Center. “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: the Musical” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday. The musical “Murder for Two” opens May 12 and runs through next weekend.

The Artosphere series continues with Evalyn Parry telling the story of Annie Londonderry, the first woman to ride a bicycle around the world in 1894, at 7 p.m. on May 12 at the Walton Arts Center, with more performances into next weekend.

ROGERS, Ark.: Terrance McNally’s play “Mothers and Sons” has performances at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and again next weekend at the Arkansas Public Theater, 116 S. Second St. EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: The Great Passion Play opens for the season at 8:30 p.m. on Friday.

JOPLIN: Joplin Stained Glass Theater opens a stage version of Jane Austin’s “Emma” on May 12, with shows running for two weekends at 21st and Annie Baxter.

TULSA, Okla.: At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., “Billy Elliot: the Musical” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the

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SPRINGFIELD: An Indian Artifacts Show runs Friday and Saturday at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: The annual PT Cruiser rally runs Friday through

Sunday in town, with main activities centered at Pine Mountain Village off Highway 62.

The Art of Quilting show, hosted by the Eureka Quilters, runs Friday and Saturday at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

Plein Air Painters of Eureka Springs host an exhibit of works at 6 p.m. on Friday at Main Stage Creative Center, 67 N. Main.

MIAMI, Okla.: A rodeo will be held Friday and Saturday at the Miami Fairgrounds, 1129 E St. SW. TULSA, Okla.: Food Network star Alton Brown presents the live show “Eat Your Science” at 7 p.m. on May 10 at the Chapman Music Hall at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

At the BOK Center, comedian Jeff Dunham performs at 8 p.m. on Friday.

The WWE professional wrestling company offers its “Nxt” show at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

At Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. , the Spring Dressage formal equestrian show is presented Saturday and Sunday in the Livestock Complex.

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Artsfest runs Saturday and Sunday on historic Walnut Street, east of downtown Springfield.

A juried arts show accompanies live performances by bands and dancing troupes, featuring 130 artists from 16 states. This is a great opportunity to see unique creations and chat with the artists themselves.

Concessions are available.

AREA FESTIVALS

SPECIAL EVENTS

Liddy Doenges Theatre. P.J. Gibson’s play “Long Time Since Yesterday” is presented at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and again next weekend at the Charles Norman Theatre.

The Tulsa Ballet performs at 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday and again next weekend at Tulsa University’s Lorton Performance Center, 550 S. Gary Pl. KANSAS CITY: Musical Theater Heritage at Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., the show “Spectacularly Burleque” is offered at 7 p.m on Friday, in styles ranging from classic to neo/modern, featuring both male and female performers.

A stage version of Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are” runs through Saturday at the Coterie Theater at Crown Center, Grand and Pershing Road.

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

“It’s A Grand Night For Singing,” a revue of Rodgers and Hammerstein songs, runs through May 22 at the Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 W. 10th St. COLUMBIA: The musical “Cabaret” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday at the Macklanburg Playhouse, 100 Willis Ave., Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” is presented at 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday at the Maplewood Barn Theatre, 2900 E. Nifong Blvd.

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SPRINGFIELD: The Springfield Antiques Festival runs Friday through Sunday at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: The monthlong 29th annual May Festival celebrating the arts begins on Sunday, featuring weekend gallery strolls, music in Basin Springs Park and assorted special exhibits. A parade celebrates the festival’s start at 5 p.m. on Saturday downtown.

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A work that caused a riot at its first performance, Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” ballet will be performed by the Kansas City Ballet at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway, with live music by the Kansas City Symphony. This is a work of unbridled energy, a wild romp for any age, and a great treat to see it mounted by both top notch professional groups.

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Tulsa Opera presents one of the great Biblical dramas, “Samson and Delilah,” in the opera by Camille Saint-Saens’ at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Chapman Music Hall of the Tulsa Performing ARts Center, 110 S. Second St downtown. This show has great spectacle, the roaring “Bacchanale” and a finale that brings down the house; a great night at the theater. All seats are good in the house, just stay away from the front rail in the balcony.

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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16. Help Wanted

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

4. Announcements PUBLIC NOTICE: Mineral Springs Road District will no longer meet on the second Thursday of every month. Instead, the meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of every month.

8. Business Services

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

WELDING FABRICATION and repairs: If it’s broke or needs built call 417-236-4993. Insured.

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

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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.

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Cut, trim and pack poultry.

Various shifts, multiple openings, full time positions.

Starting wage $10.10 per hour

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Apply in person.

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The proper candidate will be able to manage a multi-line phone system, be literate in Microsoft Office applications, be able to multitask and respond positively to a busy office environment. Flexible schedule Monday-Friday Apply online/person at: 1010 Old Airport Rd Monett MO, 65708 www.thearcoftheozarks.org BIG BALDY’S BBQ: Help wanted, part time hours available: evening & weekends & some lunch hours.

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

Industrial Electrical Technician (Dayshift, Wednesday through Saturday)

Industrial Maintenance Technician

WinTech is seeking a qualified person to work in the Maintenance Department for the manufacturing facility in Monett, MO. Industrial electrical, welding, hydraulics, and pneumatics skills required.

This position would also require the person to read blue prints, have computer skills. HVAC and PLC skills would be a plus.

The candidate should be a self-starter, ambitious, eager to learn and have strong communication skills to work with internal customers. 401k, company retirement plan, health insurance, and vacation. Pay is negotiable based upon experience.

Apply to WinTech, P O Box 480, Monett, MO 65708 Attention Human Resources/Maintenance Position.

Email to: mary@wintechinc.com Also attach 3 references.

(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.

Program Supervisor Now hiring a qualified Program Supervisor for the Renovations Department in Monett, MO. The right person for this position will preferably have a Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services Field (i.e. Special Education, Psychology, Sociology).

Must have a minimum of one-year Management/ Supervision experience and a minimum of one year experience working in a residential facility with individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness.

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Now hiring a qualified Program Manager for Community Integrations. The right person for this position will have a minimum of One year Management/Supervision experience and a minimum of one year experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities. This position is a salaried, Management level position supervising staff who provide assistance with learning independent living and employment skills in the community.

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16. Help Wanted MAINTENANCE POSITION available at M-Fiber located at 566 W High St., Aurora, MO 65605. Responsible for keeping plant maintained and in full working order, and work with HAACP preventive maintenance recommendations among other duties.

Requirements: Class A Commercial Driver License, general knowledge of electrical systems, general computer skills, ability to weld and mechanical skills. To apply, email resume to contact@mfiber.net or apply in person.

MINERAL SPRINGS Road District is now accepting resumes for a part-time dump truck driver/backhoe operator. Applicants must have CDL and experience is preferred. Please mail resumes to PO Box 482, Cassville, MO 65625 SUGAR CREEK Road District is accepting applications for temporary summer labor. Mail applications/resumes to P.O. Box 112, Seligman, MO 65745. Done by order of the Sugar Creek Road District Commissioners.

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clothing belonging to their deceased parents to have made into custom bears.

“We made six women bears and seven men bears,” Charles said. “The boys were wearing overalls made from overalls worn by they father, and the girls wore dresses made from the one worn by the mother on her first date with their father.

Each bear had some unique accessory: a hat, jewelry, a hankie and a watch chain. But, everyone got something.”

The family had amassed a personal collection of more than 250 bears over the course of 35 years, but since closing the general store in Stotts City where they operated for a number of years, Charles and Vicky Stearns have donated the collection to the World’s Largest Toy Museum in Branson.

“This gives others the opportunity to see them and enjoy them,” Charles said. “We’ve had people stop in from all over the world to see our bears.

Many of our bears were based on people we know, like Prayer Meeting, four bears dressed in their Sunday best: Rev. Charles Hemphill, his wife Lorriane Hemphill, Goldie Hemphill and Lola Brite.”

The bears have also been featured on Hallmark, Carlton and American Greeting cards, as well as on calendars and puzzles.

“John Fitzgibbons, an artist, also painted several of the bears,” Charles said. “Those will also be on display at the Toy Museum.”

As the only two family

members continuing the bear-making tradition, the couple now completes just a few dozen bears and custom orders a month, as opposed the thousands of mass marketed cookie-cutter toys available in discount stores.

“We didn’t commit to stay small, it just happened that way,” Vicky said. “It’s never been about the numbers. It’s always been about each bear being unique.”

“Every day we get up and use our God-given talent to do what we do best,” Charles said. “We make bears. We will make bears as long as we can. There’s only a certain amount of time to make them. And right now, I wouldn’t do anything else.”

The Stearns know when a bear has found a good home.

“We make bears sturdy enough to be loved on,” Charles said. “Their outfits might be a bit more fragile and not able to withstand hard playing, but the bears are sturdy enough for play.”

In that light, several bears purchased decades ago are making their way back to Stotts City for a little tender love and care.

“We’ve gotten several back from collectors for refurbishing,” Charles said. “Some have their ears gone or their legs damaged. We break them down to build them back up again. Most of the ones we have received back have been damaged by animals. A lot we’ve had to replace because we can no longer get materials used in the original bear, like some of the mohair.

We match it as best we

Vicky Stearns does some intricate hand-stitching on a commemorative bear using “grandpa’s” shirt for the body of the miniature memento. “A lot of people bring in clothing worn by their loved ones to have bears made,” she said.

“It’s a way of being able to keep that person close by. We also make special order bears using everything from firefighter turnout coats, wedding dresses, military uniforms, children’s clothing and baby blankets.” Melonie Roberts/ reporter@monett-times.com

can.”

But, dedicated collectors hang on to their Stearnsy Bears and plan to pass them down for generations to come.

“Everyone we meet

and work with is happy,” Charles said. “It’s hard to put a value on what it means to someone when they find a bear that speaks to them. We are so fortunate to get to be

able to do this, and my mom gets all the credit for it. She would never have thought we’d be sitting here 34 years later talking about it. We love what we do, and it’s pretty amaz-

ing we’re still here after all these years.”

For more information on available bears and custom orders, people may call Stearnsy Teddy Bears at 417-285-3201.

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These miniature burlap bears illustrate the talents of Vicky and Charles Stearns, owners of Stearnsy Bears in Stotts City. Materials used in the process of creating each unique bear can range from old fur coats, lettermen’s jackets, and baby and vintage clothing. Melonie

Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Children are attracted to the soft fur and cuddly, justright sizes of each handmade Stearnsy Bear. Charles and Vicky Stearns, owners of Stearnsy Bears, often received well-loved specimens sold years ago to refurbish and refresh for collectors. Many times, the damage comes from animals, who love to chew on bear ears and appendages. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Of the hundreds of bears made by the Stearns family over the course of 35 years, no two have ever been identical.

The vast selection of materials, from fur coats to vintage clothing and athletic wear, offers customers the option of having a unique collectible not found in a big-box retailer. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Vintage clothing, accessories, jewelry and ephemera are just some of the finishing touches that make each Stearnsy Bear unique. “The more personal belongings a customer brings in, the more unique we can make their bear,” said Vicky Stearns. “We’ve had people bring in grandma’s glasses, watches and brooches to create a truly one-of-a-kind, personalized commemorative bear.”

Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Stearnsy Bears can be custom created to reflect nearly any occupation, from farmer to physician and athlete to engineer. Customers are encouraged to bring in a variety of personal memorabilia and ephemera to accent their commemorative creations. Melonie Roberts/reporter@

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Friendship fades when girl’s best friend gets a boyfriend

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EAR ABBY: My beautiful, kindhearted, loving daughter “Cora” has a “best friend” she used to be very close with.

However, her friend now has a boyfriend, so Cora doesn’t see her on weekends or receive texts from her very often anymore. Everything they plan to do together, the girl cancels. My daughter is so distraught that it is affecting her emotionally and physically.

Cora has told her friend many times how she feels, but it has made no difference. Her friend promises her things and never follows through.

My daughter suffers from social anxiety, so making a good friend is a rarity for her. I tell her I love her and that I’m always here for her, but although Cora sees a therapist, nothing seems to comfort her.

The school she attends stops accepting new students after ninth grade, so there is no chance of her meeting anybody new. We have tried having her join other activities, but they don’t last. I’m desperate to help her. Any advice? — BROKENHEARTED MOM DEAR MOM: If you haven’t already, talk to Cora’s therapist. There may be a medication that will help to lessen her intense social anxiety, or she may need a different therapist.

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JEANNE PHILLIPS DEAR ABBY between your daughter and her former best friend isn’t unusual.

When romance intervenes, it is common for teenage girls to focus their attention and energy on the boyfriend and less on their girlfriends.

Expecting this girl to be your daughter’s sole support system is unrealistic and unfair to the girl.

Because it is unlikely that Cora will find new friends in the context of school, continue to find outside activities that will give her something to do as well as contact with other teens. And, if Cora is open to it, you might consider having her volunteer at an animal rescue group or letting her adopt a pet from a shelter.

DEAR ABBY: A friend sent me a sample line of face care products from a company she works for. She included a lip balm I used, and sunscreen that contains a chemical to which I am allergic.

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These are high-end products from Europe, and she has been so “wowed” by them that she has become a consultant and is excited to promote them. — RETURN TO SENDER? DEAR R.T.S.?: Talk with your friend and thank her for her generosity, but explain that you are unable to use the products. Ask if she would like the unused products returned to

her and take your cue from her. If she has had to pay for the products she’s representing, she may be glad to have them back to share with others.

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After fanfare, forecasters review talk of storm ‘outbreak’

BY KELLY P. KISSEL Associated Press

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — After warning for days about violent storms that could rake the central U.S. with huge hail, high winds and strong tornadoes, forecasters will review whether the messages they sent were appropriate for severe weather that some considered a “bust” because the tornadoes that did develop were small.

Storms last week brought grapefruit-sized hail in Kansas and winds near 75 mph throughout the Great Plains and Missouri River Valley.

But the tornadoes that formed lacked enough of the “right” ingredients to become monster storms.

“We had signals that it could be on the higher end,” said Bill Bunting, the operations chief at the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

“But each system is different, and (this one) didn’t live up to our expectations.”

The center for the first time had said six days out that a severe weather “outbreak” was possible — raising questions

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on whether it was appropriate to sound a general alarm that far in advance.

“The one thing missing was what the hazards were,” said Kim Klockow, a visiting scientist at the National Weather Service who studies meteorology and human behavior. “It was always entirely possible there would be tornadoes and it was possible there won’t be.”

The Storm Prediction Center doesn’t quantify the chance of specific hazards in its forecasts until the day the storms are expected. On Tuesday, it predicted that the central U.S. had a “moderate risk” of severe weather based on a 45 percent chance of 1-inch hail, with at least a 10 percent chance of 2-inch hail. The center said there was a lesser risk of tornadoes.

Klockow, who was brought aboard to help forecasters communicate their messages more effectively, said the solution lies not only with the Storm Prediction Center but with all charged with spreading the news about bad weather. She noted that some broadcasters talked up tornadoes as

though they were certain.

“No single one of us communicates alone. We need to be on the same sheet of music,” she said.

The dire predictions led several Oklahoma school districts to shutter their doors. Businesses cleared inventory from exposed areas, fearing the worst.

“So many people were sheltering for the tornado, I would be surprised if there wasn’t some talk of a bust,” Klockow said.

Marshall Shepherd, a former president of the American Meteorological Society, a professor and director of the Atmospheric Sciences Program at the University of Georgia and the host of a Sunday talk show on the Weather Channel, noted in an email to The Associated Press that forecasters and the public often focus on tornadoes when discussing severe weather.

“I think the communication of (a) severe weather threat is still tornado dominant,” Shepherd said. “The overall event was generally ok, the ‘bust’ is in the hyper-discussion and anticipation

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of an outbreak.”

In a piece that he wrote for Forbes on Wednesday, Shepherd said some discussion of a “bust” is likely fair after the hype of Tuesday’s storms.

“However,” he went on to say, “I frequently encourage society to move beyond the notion of being upset when preparing for the worst and it does not happen. Just say thank you.”

Klockow said she would like to know how

people handled information they received before and during the storms’ development — using actual data, not just anecdotes from people tweeting about what was perceived as a flawed forecast.

She said she also would like to see the National Weather Service collect data on social behaviors, like the agency already does on how storms come together.

“It’s a physical science

agency,” Klockow said.

“The pressure will need to come externally to bring that to the attention of the agency.”

Bunting, whose team made the forecast, said the pre-storm outlooks succeeded in drawing attention to the weather, even if storms weren’t entirely as bad as expected.

“We always have to work to improve how we present information,” he said.

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