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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEARS AGO MAY 22-28, 1936 • After his pet coon wandered away from home, Mr. Smith inserted a “lost local” in the The Monett Times.

The coon was found by an employee of the Maintenance of Way department of the Frisco about a mile east of the new viaduct. The man had read the ad in the paper, and a workman telephoned Mr. Smith, who retrieved his coon.

• L.E. Cline and Mrs. Leslie Mason have been interviewing property owners on Euclid Avenue. It looks like the majority of them are in favor of paving the street. There is heavy traffic on Euclid Avenue and it is one of the dustiest streets in the city. A paving plan will be presented in a meeting on May 29 at the Plymouth School.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO MAY 22-28, 1946 • Bringing to a close a distinguished fouryear career, the Monett Servicemen’s Center was closed on May 27 by the Junior Hostesses and the War Moms.

Thousands of soldiers, sailors, Marines and others have been served at the center and enjoyed its facilities for reading, writing letters, playing games and resting. Mrs. Roy Counts, president of the War Moms, said all persons who loaned bedding and other articles to the center may pick them up.

• A nationwide railroad strike ran May 24 and 25. It arrived so quietly in fact that only by the stillness falling over the yards could an

observer detect anything out of the ordinary.

By May 27, everything was back to normal.

Engineers and trainmen here had no comments to make regarding the strike settlement.

SIXTY YEARS AGO MAY 22-28, 1956 • In the annual inspection of rural mailboxes, Monett Postmaster G.C. Fulton reported general improvement. The appearance of the farms and the serviceability of the boxes have benefitted from the plea to “clean up, paint up and fix up.”

• The congregation of the First Methodist Church on May 27 voted to launch an expansion program of church facilities, which will be started with the building of a church parsonage on the lot which the church now owns at Cleveland and Frisco. It is possible that the present parsonage, located one door north of the church, will be moved and the lot cleared to provide space for additional Sunday school rooms, but nothing is definite.

FIFTY YEARS AGO MAY 22-28. 1966 • The Springfield City Council voted on May 23 to adopt daylight savings time. Monett Mayor V.B. Hall planned an informal meeting on May 25 to discuss the possibility. Hall said it is understood that Aurora will follow the Springfield lead, adding, “It might be advisable since we do a considerable amount of business with Aurora.” Carthage, Joplin and Neosho opted to stay on standard time.

• Rev. David Fly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fly of Monett, graduated on May 26 from Nashotah House Episcopal Seminary in Wisconsin.

Fly will assume his first position as Canon Pastor of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City.

FORTY YEARS AGO MAY 22-28, 1976 • Conversion to Monett’s new electrical substation at Summit and Hickory, took place on May 28. Portions of the south area of the city to be served by the substation were without power for approximately two hours, from Central to Kyler, and on Highway 60, east to Wal-Mart.

• On May 23, dedication ceremonies for the new Lawrence County Museum, located in the Jones Memorial Building adjacent to the Mt. Vernon City Park were held. The Jones family deeded the building to the Lawrence County Historical Society for use as a museum, chapel and auditorium, and it will remain available for public use.

THIRTY YEARS AGO MAY 22-28, 1986 • Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on May 23 for a new business building on South Highway 37 to house a 16-lane bowling alley, lounge and snack bar. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Creamer and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Creamer are owners of the business.

• The annual Buddy Poppy Day, sponsored

by Tom Wolfe Memorial Post No. 4207, Veterans of Foreign Wars, held

An FFA project, carried out by Eddie Bowman, president of the Purdy High School chapter of the Future Farmers of America in 1956, has turned out highly profitable for the youth on his father’s farm near Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church southeast of Monett. Nearly a score of Purdy youths have pitched in to help Bowman harvest the strawberry crop which might yield as much as 150 crates on the seven-eighths of an acre plot. Bowman’s crop produced more than 75 crates from 3,400 plants, with hopes for double that with rain. Bowman and Gary Lasley are pictured in late May, 1956 at rear, by pickers, from left, Janice Akin, Carl David Askin, Jane Smith and Deletha Marbut. File photo/The Monett Times May 23, raised more than $1,700 to aid disabled and needy veterans and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans.

TWENTY YEARS AGO MAY 22-28, 1995 • A grant has been awarded to the City of Monett for a Greenways/Pedestrian Walkway system from the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department. The modified plan will set into motion construction of a network of walkways between the Monett public schools and North Park.

• The Monett Historical Society offi-

cially formed on May 28. Jenny Solomon, who has spearheaded organization of the group, was voted president for a one-year term. Rod Anderson was named vice president.

TEN YEARS AGO MAY 22-28, 2006 • James Newton and Kyle Saige, Monett Cubs tennis team doubles duo, advanced to the state tournament in Jefferson City on May 26 after placing second

in the district tourney.

They lost both matches at state, but held a close score in the consolation round.

• For the first time since opening three and a half years ago, Community National Bank in Monett added a seat to its board of directors, naming Jerry Sebastian to the post.

Sebastian began at the Gillioz Bank in 1964 and had a career for more than 30 years in Monett.

ON THE COVER: Kelly Verstraete, Monett artist and owner of 2 STAR aRt, takes a moment to straighten one of her acrylic paintings, called “My Tribe,” honoring individuals who have supported and loved her on her artful journey of healing. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Healing through art

Local artist expands creative process through art therapy

BY MELONIE ROBERTS

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reporter@monett-times.com

ome battle scars are not won in fighting for a country or a cause, but are hard-earned in re-discovering one’s soul purpose.

Kelly Verstraete, a Monett artist and owner of 2 STAR aRt, has spent the last year exploring self-healing through a series of art therapy classes, her talent exploding across the canvas in VERSTRAETE splashes of vivid colors and textures that cry out to the soul, not only telling her story, but speaking to others as well.

Verstraete was hoping to work through a void left in her life when her daughter, Emma, left for college in 2012.

“It was tough to figure out what to do with my life when half of my life left,” she said. “My daughter and I have a very close relationship, and her leaving left me at odds.”

While working at Mocha Jo’s in Monett, Verstraete began working on a series of collages and mixed media art while attending art therapy classes in Bentonville, Ark. “I started working on some childhood issues with those classes,” she said. “I left Mocha Jo’s in mid-2012 and started really working on my collages, and they were starting to sell. I learned how to have 8-by-10 prints made of those, and creating mini collages, which were sold at the Bentonville Farmers Market and at a couple of gift stores on the square.

“A year ago, I took a painting workshop in St. Louis while I was there closing my mother’s house. I also watched videos on YouTube and found other tutorials on the Internet. Then, I took the inheritance from my mother, picked out the workshops that I wanted to attend and started on this journey.”

Verstraete she attended her first workshop in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

“I was the newest artist in the group, and it was my first time out of the country,” she said. “It was overwhelming to

Kelly Verstraete, a Monett artist, tells the story behind her first art therapy work about her life. The collage depicts members of her family, her hopes and dreams as she undertook her journey of healing, and in turn, began to help others heal through her art.

Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

be a part of that group. Since then, I’ve attended similar workshops every six to eight weeks and have been amazed to see how my work has changed and grown.”

As her technique expanded, Verstraete started dreaming that her art would help others who had endured a rough childhood, or women who invested their entire life to their family, only to lose themselves in the process.

“I hope to encourage women to heal themselves and each other by choosing to do something, whether it’s painting or sewing or some other form of self-expression, and help them realize it’s important they take care of themselves,”

she said. “Once they do, they can take care of their families better.”

Verstraete knows first-hand about heavily investing in the lives of others and putting her own hopes and dreams on the back-burner.

“I was the Girl Scout mom,” she said.

“Every meeting, we would have some craft to do. I was the crafty mom. I was the volunteer art teacher at St. Lawrence Catholic School for 15 years. Every student taking first communion made a cross, using shells, glass, tile chips and other elements that had personal meaning to them. A lot of my creative outlets were through those meetings and classes.”

When Emma was preparing to leave home for college, mother and daughter got matching tattoos on their wrists, 2 ★ R, their private code for “second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning,” a reference to the children’s story of Peter Pan and Neverland.

“When I started trying to figure out a name for my business, it was right there on my wrist. I changed it to 2 ★ aRt, and it’s a reminder for me.”

It is in that reminder that her own personal adventure into Wonderland began.

“I love colors, all of them,” she said.

“My art went from these darker CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK

BY MURRAY BISHOFF

SPRINGFIELD: The bands Flogging Molly and the Potato Pirates perform at 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Gillioz Theater, 325 Park Central East.

At the Wilson’s Creek National Battle field near Republic, the Wings of Swing Big Band performs a free concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Ray House.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: The Artosphere concert series continues with the Azuri Quartet performs a late Beethoven quartet at 8 p.m. on Friday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 224 N. East Ave. The Artosphere Festival Orchestra performs a Beethoven concert at 7 p.m. on May 24 at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson.

At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are We Dream Dawn and Smokey and the Mirror on Thursday; Earl and Them, Flash Back and Funk Factory on Friday; Members Only on Saturday, the Squarshers on Sunday; Guta and the Joey Tenuto band on May 25; Wild Throne and Purson on May 26.

ROGERS, Ark.: The Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion, 5079 W. Northgate Rd., song stylist Ellie Goulding performs at 6:45 p.m. on Friday.

JOPLIN: At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, country music star Clint Black performs at 8 p.m. on Friday. In the regular performance venue, the Shari Bales Band plays country and rock on Friday. The Mark Chapman Band plays on Saturday.

TULSA, Okla.: County music star Dwight Yoakam performs at 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa.

At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, performing this week are On A Night Like This on Friday; STRFKR, Com Truise and Fake Drugs on May 24; Old 97’s, Heartless Bastards and B.J. Barham on May 25; A$AP Ferg, Tory Lanez and MadeinTYO on May 26.

KANSAS CITY: The Kansas City Symphony plays Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 3 and a new symphony by American Jonathan Leshnoff will be played at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway.

At the Midland Theater, 1228 Main, Plan B plays at 9:30 p.m. on Friday. The Kills play at 8 p.m. on May 26.

At the Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St. Dee

Dee Bridgewater and Irvin Mayfield with the New Orleans Jazz 7 perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday.

In the Power and Light District, Flogging Molly performs at 6 p.m. on Friday. Tech N9ne plays at 6 p.m. on May 26.

At the VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Casino, a tribute concert to Goddesses of Rock plus Saucy Jack and Double Vision is offered at 9 p.m. on Friday. The Kaopectones play at 9 p.m. Saturday.

ST. LOUIS: Chicago performs at 7:30 p.m. on May 25 at the Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market.

The St. Louis Symphony offers pops concerts with a musical salute to Michael Jackson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and a performance with Jim Brickman at 3 p.m. on Sunday, both at Powell Hall, Grand and Delmar.

At the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., Rockin’ Chair gives a tribute concert to the Eagles at 8 p.m. on Friday. Alarm Will Sound at 8 p.m. on May 26.

At the Pageant, 6161 Delmar, performing this week are Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the River City Casino on the riverfront.

Josh Ritter on Friday; Miike Snow and Muna at 8 p.m. on May 13; Eagles of Death Metal plus Thelma and the Sleaze at 8 p.m. on May 24; Haim and Cameron Avery at 8 p.m. on May 25; and Bloc Party, MSMR and Oscar at 8 p.m. on May 26.

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: TheatreSquared presents the musical “Murder for Two” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m.

May 25 and 26 with more shows through next weekend at the Walton Arts Center.

The Cahoots Theatre Company of Ireland presents “Egg,” a non-verbal story of magic, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday at the Walton Arts Center.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: Three one-act plays by Brad Gambill are offered at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Main Stage, 67 Main St. CARTHAGE: Stone’s Throw Theater, 2466 W. Old Route 66, presents Ken Ludwig’s comic play “The Fox on the Fairway” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and

1 p.m. Sunday, with a dinner theatre offered one hour before the show.

JOPLIN: Joplin Stained Glass Theater opens a stage version of Jane Austin’s “Emma” Thursday through Sunday at 21st and Annie Baxter.

Joplin Little Theater presents a stage version of Ken Kesey’s “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” at 7:30 p.m. May 25 and 26 with more shows for the next two weekends at 3009 W. First St. TULSA, Okla.: At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., Terrance McNally’s play “Mothers and Sons” has performances at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in the John H. Williams Theatre.

The musical “Bye Bye Birdie” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday in the Liddy Doenges Theatre.

Musician and visual artist Kyle Abraham presents a concert of music and dance, “Abramham.In.Motion,” at 8 p.m. on Friday in the Chapman Music Hall. The musical “Jersey Boys” has shows at 7:30 p.m. May 24-26 with more performances through next weekend in the Chapman Music Hall.

Emile Adams’ play “I Wish You Actually Liked Me (and Other Familial Impossibilities)” is offered at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m.

Sunday at the Henthorne Performing Arts Center, 4825 S. Quaker Ave. “Really Rosie,” by Maurice Sendak and music by Carole King, is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Tulsa Spotlight Theatre, 1381 Riverside Dr. BARTLESVILLE, Okla.: The Art of Motion Dance Studio presents a recital marking 30 years of performance at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 S.E. Adams.

KANSAS CITY: The musical “Once” is performed at 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday at the Starlight Theater in Swope Park.

“Matilda: the Musical” opens May 24 and runs through next weekend.

A touring production of the musical “Ragtime” performs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday at the Kauffman Center.

“It’s A Grand Night For Singing,” a revue of Rodgers and Hammerstein songs, runs through Sunday at the Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 W. 10th St. COLUMBIA: Missouri Contemporary Ballet presents “Dancing with Missouri Stars” at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in the Columbia Mall.

ST. LOUIS: “Jersey Boys” is presented at 1 and 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 1 and 6 p.m. Sunday at the Fox Theater, 527 N. Grand.

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SPECIAL EVENTS SPRINGFIELD: An RK Gun Show will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

The grand opening of Lew’s Ozark Fishing Museum will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at 3031 N. Martin Ave. SPRINGDALE, Ark.: A tour carnival offers its show May 25 through next weekend at Rodeo of the Ozarks, 1423 E. Emma Ave. TULSA, Okla.: Comedian Wayne Brady performs at 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa.

At Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., the Breeder’s Invitational horse show opens Saturday and runs through May 28 at the Livestock Complex. Two Hip Chicks roadshow runs Saturday and Sunday in the Exchange Center. The third annual Senior Lifestyle Awareness Day runs May 24 in the Central Park Hall.

ST. LOUIS: Comedian Kevin Nealon

performs at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Lumiere Theater, 999 N. Second St.

AREA FESTIVALS

The Ashleyliane Dance Company presents “Nine,” a show of new choreographed works, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Edison Theater at Washington University.

The Big Muddy Dance Company performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Sun Theater, 3625 Grandel Square in Grand Center.

Opera Theater St. Louis opens its season at 7 p.m. on May 25 with Puccini’s “La Boheme” at the Loretto Hilton Center at Webster University in Webster Groves.

“Yentl,” with new music by Jill Sobule, runs through June 5 at the New Jewish Theater at the Jewish Community Center in Creve Coeur.

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SPRINGFIELD: The fourth annual MaMa Jean’s American Craft Beer Festival runs from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at 3530 E. Sunshine.

REEDS SPRING: Cajun Days, with vendors, crafts and live music by the Rebel Hounds, the Garbonzos and others, runs Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 22601 Main.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: The month-long 29th annual May Festival celebrating the arts continues, featuring weekend gallery strolls, music in Basin Springs Park and assorted special exhibits. The 25th annual White Street Studio Walk will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday and the Gallery Stroll is offered from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday. The Art of Crochet Festival is offered from 1 to 7 p.m. on Saturday in Basin Spring Park.

VINITA, Okla.: The Ales and Tails Crawfish Festival runs Saturday at the American Legion Rodeo Arena. Jason Boland and the Stragglers plus two other bands will provide live music.

TULSA, Okla.: The Blue Dome Arts Festival runs Friday through Sunday in the Blue Dome district, 202 S. Elgin Ave., with nearly 250 local artists and 30 stage acts performing.

The annual Rose Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Farmers Market, east end of Main at Dallas, in Broken Arrow.

MUSKOGEE, Okla.: The 21st annual Renaissance Faire runs 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through May 30 at the Castle, 3400 W. Fern Mountain Rd.

PICK

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MURRAY’S TOP PICKS FOR THE WEEK

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A traveling orchestra can bring in top performers and play works that stretch even the best local groups. The Artosphere Festival Orchestra, a composite group that plays for the Artosphere Festival in Fayetteville, Ark., performs Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with pianist Benedetto Lupo and Mussorgsky’s “Pictures At An Exhibition,” two of the biggest showpieces on the classical music landscape, at 8 p.m. at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson. Every seat in the hall will be good for this show.

One of the bigger country music stars to hit the area will play the Arkansas Music Pavilion on Thursday. The Walmart AMP kicks off its summer concert series with country music star Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, A Thousand Horses and Dee Jay Silver at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. This is a big facility that will pack in a big crowd and require a good walk from the parking lot.

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For campy fun and an upbeat night at the theater, try Springfield Little Theater production of the musical “Little Shop of Horrors” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m.

May 24-26 with more shows for the next two weekends at the Landers Theater, 311 E. Walnut. This musical version of a 1950s horror film with an man-eating plant full of personality is silly and fun and will leave you whistling the tunes on the way home. The Landers is a bit of a barn, so pick your seats carefully.

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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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Healing: Verstraete’s works on display at several locations in local area

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colors to these vibrant, jewel colors because I felt that joy, felt happy.”

She brought her first large canvas home from one of the workshops, and her son, Ben, fell in love with it.

“He said I had put so much more emotion in my work and didn’t have to take people step-by-step through the process anymore,” Verstraete said.

“He said people could see, they really could get it.

Now, it doesn’t matter if it’s my story they see, or their own, as long as they get healing. That is a huge shift for me.”

With collages, Verstraete used words and strips cut or torn from books, magazines and other mediums to layer onto the canvas, often incorporating words or phrases to, through the visual art, explain the work to others.

“With that piece, I hadn’t used any words,” she said. “I felt I needed to put one on there, so I did.

Ben was so disappointed.

He said it detracted from the emotion of the painting, so I took it off. I don’t use words on anything anymore.”

Verstraete said her main goal in life was to break the negative cycle demonstrated by her family to become a great mom and raise amazing children.

“I had to do that before I could go back and work on Little Kelly, the child that I was,” she said. “As I take more classes, the more she comes out to play.”

Verstraete has even begun a series of paintings honoring that child within, Little Kelly, and her view of the world.

“It’s a whole new series

from the child in me that still believes and wants to come out and play,” she said. “They are layers of childhood memories and things I need to work through. Some have dark undertones, but she always ends up reaching toward the light.

“Now when I feel negative things, I write a blog or post about it on Facebook.

There are so many people who have told me they are glad I do that, because they know now they are not the only ones who feel that way.”

Finding her voice through her paintbrush, or more often her hands, Verstraete lets her inner child out to play with bright colors and canvas, using her hands to, as she calls it, “schmear” the colors around.

“That’s where the magic comes in,” she said. “Every one of my paintings holds the magic of that child.

“I’d add layers and layers of elements to the canvas. As I added layers to the canvas, layers of old childhood hurts and excess baggage would peel off, leaving me lighter and more of who I’m supposed to be. I’ve shed a whole lot of baggage from my childhood, and now I can carry paint.”

Although Verstraete says she has come a long way in the past year, she knows there is more work to be done.

“There are so many negative things we hear, as children and adults,” she said. “They really do have an impact on us.

We put away that child somewhere deep inside, because we don’t want to be the weird little kid anymore. We put those kids away and shift, learn to fit

in. And somewhere along the way, we forget them.

“What these teachers have given me is the ability to look into myself and grow in the journey with each class. When I think that I’ve come from a scared five-year-old to a 37-year-old who is free and happy, that’s huge for me. It’ll be really cool when I catch up completely. I’ve finally learned to like me. I’ve found when we let our souls be seen, we’re beautiful.”

Verstraete said each canvas is born through the creative process, and becomes like a beloved child.

“They come from the soul of me,” she said.

“When I turn my work over to be displayed at Crystal Revelations in Eureka Springs, Ark., it’s like giving someone a piece of yourself to care for until it finds a forever home.”

But sharing her art, and the healing that it generates, is part of her life’s mission now.

“Whether people buy an original painting or a print, they got a good feeling from something that came from me,” she said.

“When I get back from my workshops, I generally post a tutorial of the painting process on my Facebook page. Those art-

Word art, as Kelly Verstraete calls some of her mini collages, are small works that utilize words and phrases to illustrate the art. Verstraete uses pages torn from books, magazines, interesting scrapbook and tissue papers to form the foundation of her painting, adding phrases as a motivation for others to begin their own healing journey. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com ists who can’t afford to go to the workshops are able to find their creative, healing outlet and, hopefully, find the same joy I find. I want to share these things with others.”

Verstraete plans to embark on another adventure this summer, this one as an artist in residence in Portugal.

“I’m eager to discover

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Monett artist Kelly Verstraete attended a recent soul painting workshop in North Carolina, where she created this work called “Ladder to the Light.” Melonie Roberts/ reporter@monett-times.com

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Funky Town, an acrylic painting

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Roberts/ reporter@ monett-times. com

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Wife dances the night away while husband stews at home

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EAR ABBY: My wife of 15 years has recently begun spending a lot of time with a group of women who socialize away from their husbands. They like to meet without their husbands and party at pick-up nightclubs and swingers’ bars.

When I asked her about it, her response was, “It’s just us girls dancing with each other and having a good time. We dance with each other at the table we’re at. We never dance with any of the men who ask us.” When I asked why they go to these kinds of places, she said the atmosphere and music are better there.

Abby, I object to this type of partying. We married to be together.

She’s now accusing me of being jealous and possessive. Am I wrong to want her to stop? I think what she’s doing is dangerous. — PLEASE STOP IN ARIZONA DEAR PLEASE STOP: No, you’re not wrong. Your wife partying regularly at swingers’ bars and pick-up joints IS a threat to your marriage. If the shoe were on the other foot and you were the one out drinking and dancing while she sat at home, she’d probably feel the same way you’re feeling now, unless you had both agreed on an open relationship.

Spouses who treat each other without consideration for the other’s feelings usually wind

attend, stay home. And if you are asked why you didn’t show up, tell them the reason.

JEANNE PHILLIPS DEAR ABBY up divorced, so while there is time to save your marriage, some sessions with a marriage counselor would be a good investment.

DEAR ABBY: My mom died of cancer last year at the young age of 63. (I am 30.)

Not one member of my husband’s mother’s family (other than my MIL and FIL, whom we live with) acknowledged her death in any way. There were no phone calls, no sympathy cards, no “I’m sorry for your loss,” NOTHING. My family and I were extremely hurt by their behavior.

We feel that some sort of apology or explanation is in order.

Some members of my mother-in-law’s family are now nearing death themselves, and I know I will be expected to go along with my husband, in-laws and their extended family to the various services “out of respect.”

The problem is, my respect for them no longer exists. Any advice? — DISRESPECTED ON THE EAST COAST DEAR DISRESPECTED: Yes. If you prefer not to

DEAR ABBY: A family with young children just moved into the house across the street. They seem like nice people, but one thing concerns me.

Day and night, their 6-year-old son rides his bike all over the street unsupervised, and darts across without looking.

Most of the residents on our street drive carefully, but every so often a strange car or two will barrel through. I’m worried that the boy will get hit one of these days.

Should someone go to the parents and tell them their child isn’t safe? Or is it nobody’s business to scold people on how to raise their children?

— CONCERNED NEIGHBOR

DEAR CONCERNED NEIGHBOR: Go there not to scold but to welcome your new neighbors.

And while you’re there, warn the parents that some drivers ignore the speed limit while driving down that street, so it’s important they stress to their boy the importance of looking both ways when he’s on his bike.

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8. Business Services MOBILE POWER Washing: Specializing in house siding cleaning, wood deck restoration. Need something cleaned, give us a call.

We are the company that has also brought you quality chimney services in Monett and surrounding areas for 23 years. Mid-West Enterprises LLC. Insured. Free Estimates. Call 417-236-4993 for more information.

NEED TREE Cheap tree 417-393-5021.

Service done? service. Call

16. Help Wanted

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.

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

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

FOR ALL of your heating, air conditioning and sheet metal work, call Monett Sheet Metal, 235-7116.

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

16. Help Wanted

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.

WINTECH HIRING EVENT Thursday, May 19th WinTech Job Opportunity Production Positions 1st and 2nd Shift

9. Services Offered CURBOW APPLIANCE Repair.

All makes & models. Reliable, responsive, reasonable. Mon-Fri 8-5. 417-236-0700.

16. Help Wanted

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 (1st Processing, Sunday through Wednesday)

WinTech is a 100% employee owned company.

If you are looking for a job with a future that provides a great starting wage with scheduled increases and benefits, come to our hiring event on Thursday, May 19th from 1:30 PM to 7 PM. We do random drug screens and our safety and quality programs are a daily focus.

Bring a list with you of 2 references and their current contact information and be prepared to complete an application on that day.

WinTech is located at 201 Industrial Drive in Monett, Missouri.

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.

CNC MACHINIST Clark Industries is seeking a CNC Machinist. Experience a must and set up capable a plus. Full time position with benefits. Apply in person at 816 Callan Street in Monett or Call 417-235-7182.

DRIVER: ENTRY Level, 1 month exp., NO CDL, Free Training! $60,000/1st Year. Excellent Benefits including paid vacation. Paid Daily! Home Weekly! Solo: Wet 6-day runs.

800-769-3993 www.trailiner.com

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16. Help Wanted

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.

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

Live Receiving Team Members Full Time - 40 hours 1st shift and 2nd shift positions available Starting pay per hour: 1st shift = $11.60 2nd shift = $12.10 Full benefit package available • All applications will be considered

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.

16. Help Wanted

16. Help Wanted

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 800-763-3993.

THE CITY of Washburn, City Clerk position available. Starting pay depends on experience. Apply in person at 321 Main Street. If office is closed, call 417-846-3203 for application form, or send resume to: PO Box 110, Washburn, MO 65772.

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 HOLLY HOUSE ASSISTED LIVING, Eureka Springs, Ark., now hiring Cook, and CNA’s, 12-hour shift, top pay for qualified applicants. Phone 479-253-9800.

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.

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.

SISTERS HOME Cooking is looking for kitchen help. Please apply within. 115 W Commercial, Pierce City.

WELDER FIT UP: Clark Industries is seeking Welder Fit Up personnel. Full time position with benefits. Apply in person at 816 Callan Street in Monett or call 417-235-7182.

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

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.

27. Homes for Sale HISTORIC BUILDING, newly remodeled 1 BR loft apartment and commercial space. Located downtown Pierce City. $76,000. Call 417-531-5924.

29. Houses for Rent 2 AND 3 bedroom rentals available. Stove, frig., garage.

Rent $525 to $550 in Pierce City.

489-3077 or 489-3037.

“HANDYMAN’S RENTAL” in Pierce City - (prop in need of some repairs) 2/1 house on 0.43 acre, 2 outbldgs, fenced bk yard. $300/mo 417-476-5148 Don.

29a. Duplexes For Rent ONE BEDROOM apartment. Refrigerator, new range, W/D hookup, water paid. No pets. $325/mo $325/deposit. 505 8th St., Monett.

417-772-7036.

30. Apartments for Rent 1 BR & 2 BR, All electric, includes refrigerator with ice, dishwasher, range, washer & dryer, oak cabinets. Available Now! 235-9839.

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 J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent.

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

417-489-6000

33. Miscellaneous for Sale PRIDE PURSUIT: Model # SC713 Serial # SE601810242FV0. $4000.00 new, $2500.00 Firm.

Heavy duty, weight capacity 400 lbs. 417-772-1059.

TAURA FARMS raising grass fed beef from our farm to your table.

Call Rosemary at 417-466-8551.

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For rent and Sale Self Dumping Hay Trailers and other equipment Flatbed Trailers Stock Trailers No Till Drill

417-442-3987 or 417-669-4986 Purdy, MO 41. Farm Products

55. Storage

POULTRY HOUSE Removal: We buy chicken and turkey houses.

Pay before removing and remove all deconstruction debris. Professional local crews. Serving since 1992. Cedar Creek Contractors, LLC 785-217-3379.

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

49. Wanted

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

Marshall Storage S Hwy 37, 235-6097.

HONEY BEE swarms. Call Steve Ostertag 417-489-5381 or Randy Hall 417-236-5147.

52. Real Estate Wanted

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

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

POULTRY HOUSE Removal: We buy chicken and turkey houses.

Pay before removing and remove all deconstruction debris. Professional local crews. Serving since 1992. Cedar Creek Contractors, LLC 785-217-3379.

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However you say it... things fly in the classiflieds.

Kelly Verstraete, a Monett artist, spends each night underneath a starry sky reminiscent of Van Gogh’s Starry Night.

With her art adding whimsical touches to each room of her home, Verstraete couldn’t resist the urge to utilize an old door, along with a backdrop of the famous painting, as a headboard in her bedroom. Melonie Roberts/reporter@

“Because the People Must Know.”

Public Notice advertising plays a unique role both in American history and in the process by which this country’s democracy is preserved.

Its one premise is that people must be informed if they are to govern themselves competently. Public Notice advertising first came into being with the Congress of 1792. That body, recognizing its responsibility to the people, required the Postmaster General to advertise for bids for the construction of new post offices.

From that inauspicious beginning to the publication requirements in federal, state and local laws today, government officials have come more and more to understand their obligations to inform the public through Public Notice advertising. Newspapers over the years have been the vehicle by which these obligations have been fulfilled. They will continue to be as long as the public demands that it be informed frequently and by the best means possible.

While undertaking a journey of spiritual and emotional healing, local artist Kelly Verstraete found many of her works started with a dark foundation before exploding across the canvas in vivid, jewel-toned colors of light.

Verstraete, a mixed media artist, combines multiple layers of paper, paint and ephemera to create each unique canvas. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Kelly Verstraete, a Monett artist, relaxed at home while discussing the year-long journey of healing through art and the surprising mixed media canvasses she has created during the process. The various classes have helped expand her artistic expression and allowed her to work through several childhood issues to bring healing not only to herself, but to others. Melonie Roberts/

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