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Back in the Good Old Days EIGHTY YEARS AGO May 17-23, 1935 • With the financial affairs of the Monett schools in better shape than they have been in four years, the Board of Education voted to restore 5 percent of the teachers’ pay cut. The teachers were cut 10 percent three years ago and 17 percent two years ago.

• If Monett strawberries can be put beyond Kansas City into the North and West, they have an opportunity for sales at good prices. Northwest Arkansas berries have gone haywire due to excessive rains and cold weather.

Locally, berries are in fine shape and should have no trouble commanding the best prices offered under present conditions.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO May 17-23, 1945 • The Armour Creameries’ immense plant at 100 Main St. is one of the busiest places in Monett, an average of 87 employees working every day processing poultry to be shipped to the Armed Forces. The entire output of the plant goes to the government.

The plant has a capacity of 3,000 head of poultry in eight hours.

• Two brothers, Corporal Cecil Dinan and Staff Sgt. Willis Dinan, sons of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Dinan of Monett, who were fighting in the same section of Germany, met for the first time in four years on V-E Day. Cecil Dinan is serving with a heavy construction battalion of the Ninth Air Force.

Willis Dinan is an infantryman of Gen. George

Patton’s Third Army.

They had known of each other’s whereabouts for some time.

SIXTY YEARS AGO May 17-23, 1955 • A Monett High School “landmark” will be sold at auction on June 3. The F&A Cafe frame building, a popular “hangout” for Monett students for many years, at 705 Ninth St., will be sold, along with the sixroom Schad house at 701 Ninth St., both of which are being removed to make room for the new physical education building and youth center.

• On an experimental basis, the Gillioz Theatre in Monett will be closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday beginning next week. This will be the first time the Gillioz will be closed on weekday nights since it opened for business more than 20 years ago.

FIFTY YEARS AGO May 17-23, 1965 • A reunion of the Monett War Moms was held on May 17 at the American Legion Hall, with 42 members and visitors attending. The ladies had not been together for about 18 years, having disbanded after their Red Cross projects and service men’s center work of World War Ii were completed. An impressive memorial service for the 60 members who have passed away was held, with the lighting of a white candle alongside a crystal bowl filled with white flowers.

• A record turnout of 78 airplanes from half a dozen states participated in the seventh annual Fly-In breakfast at Friend Airpark on May 23, spon-

sored by the Pierce City Chamber of Commerce.

Hundreds of visitors were on hand for the event.

FORTY YEARS AGO May 17-23, 1975 • Organization is complete for the newly formed chapter of the National Honor Society at Monett High School. The chapter has 30 charter members who met qualifications for membership in the national school organization. Bruce Baty is president. Principal David Sippy is the sponsor.

• Recognized for her reporting activities at Monett High School was Mrs. Wilma Henbest, news editor of The Monett Times, who was presented with a dozen long-stemmed red roses and a resolution by the Monett Student Senate proclaiming May 20 as Wilma Henbest Day. THIRTY YEARS AGO May 17-23, 1985 • Two Monett businessmen, Jack Henry, president and founder of Jack Henry and Associates, and Don Isbell, president of Friend Tire Service Inc., to the board of directors of First National Mercantile Bank of Monett, announced Dayton Mackey, chairman of the board.

• Mrs. Carolyn Easley has been hired as supervisor of the Monett Municipal Swimming Pool for the 1985. Mrs. Easley, who has served as supervisor for the past two years, is a Monett native and a teacher at Cassville High School. The pool will open on June 1.

TWENTY YEARS AGO May 17-23 1995 • Before a packed house, the last Monett High School class to

The annual ritual at Central Park School in Monett for the end of school included taking kindergarten students to the fire station. The afternoon class on May 18, 1955 got to ride the new fire truck, driven by Osa Manes, at left, assistant chief. Students pictured, from row from left, were: Steve Williams, Jimmy Ballay, Marilyn Hilton, Rita Lamp, Jimmy Keltner, Linda Stith, Mary Latshaw, Mike Hagar, Ronney LeBlanc, Jim Pennel and Curtis Wendler. Second row: Bill Hawkins, Corles Stehlik, Pat Jolly, Linda Stapleton, Nita Tennison, Terry Jo Boucher, Sharal Henson, Bobby Gene Balden, Lea Ellen Mullins, Jeannie Van Tuyl, Susie Hankins, Mike Cobb, Terry Vigneaux, Don McCormick, Danny Castor, Sammy Hull and Ronnie Phillips. Back row: Diana Rowe, Sherill Maus, Mike Davison, Rose Mary Johnson, Roland Michael, Bill Dinan, Petey Rauch and Leon Clary. File photo/The Monett Times undergo graduation in the E.E. Camp gymnasium received their diplomas on May 19.

One hundred graduates received diplomas.

• Nearly a year and a half after the idea of a new civic center for Monett was suggested to the Monett City Council, the study committee laid down its recommendations before the council on May 22. The council agreed to consult with an architect to develop cost estimates, and research how the three different parts of the proposal: an auditorium, indoor swimming pool and recreation/wellness facili-

ties, could be linked in construction.

TEN YEARS AGO May 17-23, 2005 • The Monett 911 Advisory Board has decided not to oppose passage of the county-wide 911 system in Barry County so others can have the service, even though it adds a tax that Monettans would have to pay.

• After almost three

years of discussions, the Freistatt Village Board voted to approve a final contract with Simmons Engineering for drawings and authorizing a bid call for construction of a water system upgrade, including a new water storage system. The current storage system, deemed “woefully deficient,” is presently only approved for systems of less than 50 customers.

ON THE COVER: Jean Myers, a member of the Patriotic Quilter Guild at Pierce City Branch Library, tied off a square on a quilt being made for a member of the 276th Engineering Company (Vertical) Missouri Army National Guard, who deployed to Afghanistan April 11, 2014, and returned home in November of that same year. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Quilters on a mission

Ladies determined to complete quilts for National Guardsmen

By Melonie Roberts

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hey may be a small group, but members of the Patriotic Quilters Guild in Pierce City are big on determination as they endeavor to complete 130 snuggle-sized quilts for the returned members of the 276th Engineering Company (Vertical) Missouri Army National Guard, who served in Afghanistan last year.

National Guardsmen who were deployed to Afghanistan in April 2014 completed deconstruction efforts of forward operating bases in Afghanistan, as international forces prepared to hand over that country’s security to Afghan soldiers and police.

After their deployment, Marion Williams introduced the concept of patriotic quilts to a quilting class she was teaching at the library, and suggested making quilts for the deployed soldiers, who returned home in November 2014.

She proposed a simple design, Continued on Page 11

Several members of the Patriotic Quilting Guild from Pierce City work on finishing a quilt to be given to a soldier from the 276th Engineering Company (Vertical) Missouri Army National Guard. Pictured clockwise, from left, are: Karen Kleiboeker, Bonnie Wharry, Jean Myers, Eileen Aga, Carolyn Dean and Mary Ann Campbell. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

As the outside squares are tied off by hand, tables are removed so quilters can easily reach the center of the quilt to finish tying off the center. Quilters, pictured clockwise from left, are: Carolyn Dean, director of youth services at the Pierce City Branch Library, Karen Kleiboeker, Bonnie Wharry, Eileen Aga, Mary Ann Campbell and Jean Myers. Melonie Roberts/reportr@monett-times.com

Carolyn Dean, director of youth services at the Pierce City Branch Library, insects a number of nearly completed quilts made by members of the Patriotic Quilters Guild.

Each quilt is made from red, white, blue and gold fabric to honor the soldiers of the 276th Engineering Company (Vertical) Missouri Army National Guard who served in Afghanistan. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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A look at area events this week

By Murray Bishoff

SPRINGFIELD: The Drury University Girls Choir performs at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Stone Chapel.

The fifth annual Stomp the Blues out of Homelessness benefit concert runs from 1 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Chesterfield Village. Performers include Janiva Magness, Mike Zito and The Wheel, Mark “The Muleman” Massey, Jordan Thomas and Sister Lucille.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: The Steve Miller Band performs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Amphitheater at the Washington County Fairgrounds.

At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are Earl and Them, Steve Pryor and Matthew and Grady on Friday; Shawn James and the Shapeshifts on Saturday.

CARTHAGE: At The Woodshed in Cherry’s Art Emporium, 311 S. Main in the square, RiverBand plays Americana and indee rock at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

JOPLIN: At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, Josh Grider plays a free concert of Red Dirt music at 8 p.m. on Thursday. Uncrowned Kings play rock at 8 p.m. on Friday. The Sweet Trouble Band plays variety rock and country at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.

MIAMI, Okla.: The Casey Donahew Band plays at 9 p.m. on Friday at the Buffalo Run Casino.

TULSA, Okla.: The Tulsa Camerata performs Stravinsky’s Septet for Winds, Piazolla’s “Serie de angel” and Beethoven’s Septet at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Philbrook Museum, 2727 S. Rockford Rd. Pro Musica Tulsae, the local professional early music ensemble, performs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Trinity Episcopal Church, 501 S. Cincinnati Ave. At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, performing this week are Chase Bryant and Justin Adams on Thursday; Mat Kearney and Judah and the Lion on May 19; Purity Ring, Braids and Born Gold on May 21.

At the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady, “Weird Al” Yankovic performs at 7:30 p.m. on May 19.

BARTLESVILLE, Okla.: The Glenn Miller Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Community Center, 300 S.E. Adams Blvd.

KANSAS CITY: The Kansas City

Symphony plays the music from Disney’s “Fantasia” as the film airs at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway.

Beck and Willie Nelson perform at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Starlight Theater in Swope Park.

Pianist Behzod Abduraimov plays Beethoven’s “Appassionata Sonata”, Prokofiev’s Sonata No. 6 and works by Chopin and Tchaikovsky at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Folly Theater, 200 W. 12th St. At the Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., The New Kids on the Block perform at 7 p.m. on May 19.

At the Midland Theatre, 1228 Main, Spoon and Sweet Spirit perform at 8 p.m. on May 18. Big Sean and Casey Veggies perform at 8 p.m. on May 21.

COLUMBIA: Texas singer songwriter Kelley Mickwee performs at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at 1600 W. Broadway.

ST. LOUIS: At the Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark Ave., the rock band Rush perform at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

The St. Louis Symphony plays a concert of music from the video game “Final Fantasy” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Powell Hall, Grand and Delmar.

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SPRINGFIELD: Springfield Little Theater’s production of Jaston Williams, Jo Sears and Ed Howard’s play “Tuna Does Vegas” is offered at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday throgh Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Landers Theater, 311 E. Walnut.

Springfield Contemporary Theater presents the musical “Spring Awakening” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday at 431 S. Jefferson.

OZARK: Joseph Ransom’s play “Not Many Noble,” on the life of evangelist D.L. Moody, runs through Sunday at the Stained Glass Theater, 1996 Evangel.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson, Cirque Alfonse presents “Timber!,” a show of acrobatics and tricks and logs and axes based on traditional Canadian farm life, is presented at 7 p.m.

Thursday and Friday. A stage play of the children’s story “The Gruffalo’s Child” is presented at 10 a.m. 2 and 4 p.m. on Saturday.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: “Love Letters,” a stage show of real letters read, will be

offered at 3 p.m. on Saturday at 67 Main St. CARTHAGE: Stone’s Throw Theater presents Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, with a dinner offered one hour before the show.

TULSA, Okla.: At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, “9 to 5: The Musical” is presented at 8 p.m. on Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday with more shows next weekend in the Liddy Doenges Theatre. “Red,” a play about painter Mark Rothko, is presented at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the John H. Williams Theater.

KANSAS CITY: A stage version of “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” is presented at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Folly Theater.

The Kansas City Ballet presents four ballets: Ballanchine’s “The Four Temperaments” and “The Still Point” by Todd Bolender, plus new works by Edward Liang and Amy Selwert at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Kauffman Center.

Kansas City Repertory Theater’s production of Nathan Jackson’s play “Sticky Traps” runs through May 24 at the Copaken Stage, 13th and Walnut.

Mike Barlett’s play “Cock” runs at 7:30 p.m. weekdays, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Unicorn Theater, 3828 Main.

“Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat” is offered through Sunday at the Coterie Theater at the Crown Center, Grand Blvd. and Pershing Road.

A revue of songs by Marvin Hamlisch and Burt Bacharach, presented by four vocalists and accompaniment, will run through Sunday at the Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 W. 10th St. COLUMBIA: The ninth annual Dancing with Missouri Stars will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Southwell Complex at Columbia College on Rangeline.

ST. LOUIS: A stage version of “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” is presented at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market.

A recreation of a Rat Pack concert is offered at 8 p.m. on Friday, 2 and 8 p.m.

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

The West Africa dance ensemble Africky Lolo performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Edison Theater at Washington University.

“My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding” is offered at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, 8 p.m. on Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, 7:30 p.m. on May 21, with more shows through May 31 at the Jewish Community Center, south of Page Ave. and west of Highway 67.

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AREA FESTIVALS

CASSVILLE: Free Fishing Day and other activities are offered on Saturday at Roaring River State Park.

SPRINGFIELD: Comic Kathy Griffin appears at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: Comedienne Kathleen Madigan performs at 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Walton Arts Center.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: The 25th annual White Street Walk runs from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday on the historic loop downtown. Artists will have works sold on sidewalks.

The Village Writing School, Highway 23 south of Eureka Springs, presents its annual publishing workshop Friday through Sunday, where New York agents will provide advice on getting published.

JOPLIN: The Tri-State Gem and Mineral Society ninth annual Outdoor Rock Swap opens at 9 a.m. Friday through Sunday and runs through the day at the Joplin Museum complex at Schifferdecker Park.

REEDS SPRING: Cajun Days will be held Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 22601 Main St. Live music will be provided by Bella Donna, Mesa Mitchell, Lori Locke Band and The Garbonzos.

A Mother’s Day event is planned

Saturday at Mother’s Backyard, 215 S. Grant Ave., with bands Smokey Folk, the Hurricanes and Al Holiday and the East Side Rhythm Band. The music begins at 2:30 p.m.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: The University of Arkansas presents its Summer Chamber Music Festival, with the first performance at 7:30 p.m. on May 21 at the UA Fine Arts Center.

EUREKA SPRINGS: The Books in Bloom Literary Festival runs from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Crescent Hotel Garden. Sixteen published authors will be present, including Roy Blount Jr., Harley-Davidson historians Jean and Jon Davidson, “Washed in Water” author Nancy Hartney and “Pete the Cat” children’s authors Kimberly and James Dean.

BROKEN ARROW, Okla.: The Rose Festival runs Saturday at the Farmers Market.

TULSA, Okla.: The ONEOK Fan Fest runs May 20 through next weekend in the Brady arts district.

HERMANN: Maifest, a spring celebration of German culture, runs Saturday and Sunday at 312 Market St. ST. LOUIS: The St. Louis Renaissance Faire opens Saturday and runs through June 14 at the Rotary Park, 210 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville.

The 19th annual Chinese Culture Days run Saturday and Sunday at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

The seventh annual Taste of Maplewood Street Festival runs Saturday at Manchester Avenue and Sutton Blvd.

Lewis and Clark Heritage Days runs Saturday and Sunday in Frontier Park in St. Charles.

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The seventh annual Pierce City Arts Festival will be held Saturday at Pierce City’s South Park. Area artists will bring with creations, from painting to sculpture. Vintners from 7C’s, Keltoi and Meyer Farms Wines will offer a wine tasting. Doors open at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music will be provided by the Caleb Miller Solo Project. Activities will be available for children. The park offers an ideal setting for a relaxed outing to enjoy art and chat with artists.

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The Fort Smith, Arkansas Symphony plays Stravinsky’s “Firebird” suite (1919), Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Massenet’s “Meditation” from “Thais” and Sarasate’s “Gypsy Airs” with violin soloist Bojidara Kousmanova at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Arkansas Best Corporation Performing Arts Center, 55 S. Seventh St. in Fort Smith. Many southwest Missouri musicians, including the concertmaster for the Ozark Festival Orchestra, play in the Fort Smith Symphony, offering a strong musical package to close their season.

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One of the biggest stars in country music, Kenny Chesney, comes to Tulsa with Jake Owen to perform at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver downtown. Chesney rocks the house in the tradition of an old Garth Brooks concert. The BOK Center in downtown Tulsa offers a very inviting setting for an arena concert.

Expect to walk several blocks for parking, but even free parking can be found downtown for those not afraid to walk.

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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Words can’t heal the pain family endures after rape

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EAR ABBY: What do you say when someone has been raped? I have a friend whose granddaughter was brutally raped and left for dead.

I have asked a few questions about how she is doing and receive only cursory answers in response.

I know this incident has caused great sadness within this family.

What do I say? What do I do? I am at a loss for words, and don’t know how to help. Any advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated. — STYMIED IN ARIZONA

DEAR STYMIED: You have shown your concern by asking. It should be clear to you that your friend is not comfortable discussing the family tragedy in detail. Now drop the subject, because sometimes being at a loss for words is a GOOD thing. When your friend is comfortable talking about it, he/she will do it without prompting.

DEAR ABBY: This past week I read to the students at a local grammar school. I read to kindergarteners, second- and fourth-graders.

The children were great, quiet and attentive. They asked insightful questions about the stories.

The teachers, on the other hand, were a disappointment. They dressed the way I dress

Jeanne Phillips Dear Abby when I work in the yard — jeans and T-shirts.

What an unprofessional image they presented to these youngsters! They missed a wonderful opportunity to be a positive example of women in the workforce by displaying a total disregard for their appearance or the impact they have on young minds. — SAD TO SEE IN NEVADA DEAR SAD: I, too, remember when teachers dressed more formally in the classroom. But that was then and this is now. On the bright side, one would hope that teachers gain the respect and affection of their students less on how they look and more on the love of learning they are able to instill.

DEAR ABBY: I recently took two days off from work to stay home with a cold. When I returned to work, a co-worker started commenting on how I might be contagious. Then during our lunch break, she commented that she didn’t want me to sit next to her “because she didn’t want to get sick.”

I told her there were plenty of other seats if she preferred to sit elsewhere, and sarcastically thanked her for making me feel “welcomed.”

She continues to bring it up and is now pushing everyone to use hand sanitizer and sanitize their work areas.

I’m offended. I think it’s rude. A couple of co-workers are now sick with similar symptoms.

Is she being rude, or am I oversensitive? And how should I respond? — OFFENDED IN THE MIDWEST

DEAR OFFENDED: Your co-worker isn’t rude; she’s a germaphobe and with good reason. If everyone was careful to use hand sanitizer and sanitize their workstations and shared surfaces — door knobs, light switches, lunchroom equipment — there

would be fewer individuals taking sick days. In a case like this, you should stop being defensive.

The best way to respond to the woman is not to respond at all.

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Benefits include 100% paid Medical Health Insurance and paid holidays. Driving Monday-Thursday. Only two nights out. Off Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Excellent Pay! Please apply in person at Ball & Prier Tire, Inc. located at Hwys 86 & J, Golden, MO. Phone 417-271-3299.

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “anypreference,limitation,ordiscrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference,limitationordiscrimination.

We will not knowingly accept any advertisingforrealestatewhichis in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis .

PART TIME Apartment Maintenance Person needed for the Sarcoxie, MO area. Plumbing and Electrical experience helpful.

Send resume to 3609 E. 20th St. Joplin, MO 64801 or call 417-499-1098 for an application.

THE CITY of Pierce City is taking applications for full time police officer.Applicationscanbepickedup during normal business hours.

Resumes&PostCertificationmaybe dropped off when applications are picked up. Applications will be taken until the position is filled.

THE PIERCE City RVI School District is seeking applicants for thefulltimecustodiantoworkthe late morning to evening shift. Applicationsmaybepickedupatthe Superintendent’s office at 300 N. Myrtle St. Pierce City. Call 417-476-2555 for more information.

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Refrigeration Technician # Shift – must be able to work any shift Must have _2_years’ experience with Industrial refrigeration Must be qualified in _Ammonia Refrigeration ________ Must have verifiable references Must be able to pass a post offer physical and drug screen Full Benefit package offered George’s Inc. is an equal opportunity employer Please send resume to Dan.Halog@georgesinc.com or apply in person.

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29. Houses for Rent I HAVE very nice rental homes, varied number of bedrooms, the city of Monett. Call Max Easley at 417-235-6871 or 417-693-1024.

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

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Carolyn Dean prepared for members of the Patriotic Quilters Guild to start hand-tying another quilt during a regular meeting of the guild Tuesday. Dean is pictured getting ready to roll out batting on the quilt back.

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

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

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Once the batting is rolled out on the quilt back, the quilt top is smoothed out on the surface in preparation for hand-tying the three layers together. Pictured are Carolyn Dean and Bonnie Wharry, members of the Patriotic Quilters Guild at Pierce City Branch Library.

Guild members are making 130 “snuggle sized” quilts for returned members of the 276th Engineering Company (Vertical) Missouri Army National Guard who served in Afghanistan. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times. com

Gerald Malan, left, a faithful patron of the Pierce City Branch Library, stopped to visit with members of the Patriotic Quilters Guild, Carolyn Dean, middle, and Bonnie Wharry, during the 10-year anniversary celebration of the library’s current location.

The facility was constructed following the May 4, 2003 tornado that destroyed the former library and much of the downtown area. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Quilters: Fabric donated by each branch of Barry-Lawrence Regional Library

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nine 4-1/2-inch blocks sewn together into a single 12-1/2-inch block, then joining to make a 30-block, snuggle-sized quilt. Each block is constructed of fabric in the chosen colors of red, white, blue or gold.

“They’re too small for a twin and too big for a lap

quilt,” said Carolyn Dean, director of youth services at the Pierce City Branch Library where the quilters meet twice a month.

“It is the perfect size for snuggling on the couch to watch TV or movies.”

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have joined the effort to complete the quilts, volunteering to make blocks, quilt tops or to machine quilt the finished tops and return them to Pierce City.

“We’ve had fabric donated by each branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library, as well as from people in four neighboring states,” Dean said. “We’ve been making quilts for about a year now.”

The group hopes to have the project completed and ready for presentation by December of this year.

“The tops are all done,” Dean said. “We’re now putting them together with batting and backing.

We are hand-tying over half of them. The others have been machine-quilted.”

The ladies get together on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month to spend a couple of hours each session tying off quilts, visiting and sharing anecdotes about their families and their lives.

The core group of women have been meet-

On the back of each quilt, an embroidered patch is attached that states: “Honoring Your Service, Patriotic Quilters, Pierce City.” Quilters are making approximately 130 “snuggle sized” quilts for returned members of the 276th Engineering Company (Vertical) Missouri Army National Guard. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com ing faithfully for several months, but others have dropped in to assist.

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for after-school projects an when they’ve finished up, they will come in and help tie some blocks,” Dean said. “In all, over 100 people have helped with the project.”

Judy Bowman, a local quilter, has completed over 70 of the quilt-tops herself.

“It usually takes me a couple of days or so to finish a quilt top after the blocks are completed,” Dean said. “I don’t know how quickly Judy can make them, but she brought in 70 finished tops. It varies depending on the difficulty of the pattern. And then tying them off takes about an hour apiece.”

The group has a box filled with completed tops

that have yet to be quilted, but there are additional needs to complete the project.

“We need another roll of batting, and thread,” Dean said. “We are also accepting donations of fabric for the pillow cases we want to make. Each quilt will be presented in its own pillowcase. We go through supplies pretty quickly. We also need people to help tie off the quilts by hand. They don’t have to have any quilting experience at all to do that.”

The Patriotic Quilters meet at 1:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.

For more information, people may call Dean at 417-475-5110.

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