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Back in the Good Old Days EIGHTY YEARS AGO July 26-Aug. 1, 1935 • Around 1,200 Democrats gathered in the Monett park for a rally by the Democratic Women’s Club of the Seventh Congressional District. The Melody Makers, a Monett orchestra, provided music for the dance.

Speaker Mary Ryder defended President Roosevelt, stating, “It is not unconstitutional to carry out measures that are for the relief of people who have by their own labor created the wealth of the country.”

• The Monett Transient Bureau closed on July 31. Howard Murray, bureau superintendent, planned to move those who could not return to their homes to centers in Springfield and Joplin.

“Let me express the deep appreciation of the commission to you and your committee for the very splendid cooperation they have given in the City of Monett. It has been a joy to work with you,” Murray wrote to chairman F. A. Wightman.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO July 26-Aug. 1, 1945 • Monett has received nationwide publicity for its post-war program of the face-lifting of Broadway, which has become the most boggeddown of all our post-war plans. Joplin architect C. Bates Manning has 66 pictures for the north side of Broadway but has become slowed for personal reasons and refused to turn the pictures over for another architect to proceed.

• The First Christian

Church, which has been without a pastor since Easter, has called Rev. S. Victor St. John, now serving at Malden. St. John, who has served as an Army Air Corps chaplain, plans to begin his duties in September.

SIXTY YEARS AGO July 26-Aug. 1, 1955 • Paula Rowe, 4, daughter of Mrs. Joyce Rowe of Monett, won second place in the “pee wee” division of the Wisconsin Spectacle of Music twirling contest.

She was entered by her instructor, Homer Lee of Monett. She performed below crowd of 50,000 in Milwaukee, Wisc.

• Monet lost an old timer on July 29 when J.C. Hildreth, retired Buick dealer, sold his 1905 Buick roadster to an antique dealer from California.

Hildreth bought the roadster in 1934 in Pierce City, displayed it in his show window and drove it in many area parades.

FIFTY YEARS AGO July 26-Aug. 1, 1965 • Construction is progressing rapidly on the new 1 million gallon water standpipe on the Monett Industrial tract in the southeast part of the city. Workmen for the Chicago Bridge and Iron Company fit the huge pieces of iron together and then weld them to a diameter of 40 feet, six inches. The bottom sections require iron an inch thick.

• The first annual Monett Junior Chamber of Commerce Swimming and Diving Meet for local young people at the Monett Municipal Swimming Pool had more than 50 boys and

girls ages 8 through 19 competing. Charles Rowell was event chairman.

FORTY YEARS AGO July 26-Aug. 1, 1975 • The summer band program for the Monett R-1 schools is in full swing preparing for the first of a series of bicentennial concerts, held July 31 at the Monett City Park. Monett band instructor John Cheary will lead the Monett High School Concert Band in patriotic selections.

• Thomas P. Kurucz has been hired as superintendent of the Purdy R-2 School District, coming from the HardinCentral C-2 system. Mrs. Jane Kurucz will teach in the Monett schools.

THIRtY YEARS AGO July 26-Aug. 1, 1985 • A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on July 26 for the grand opening of Top Hat Cleaners and laundromat at 210 W. Broadway. Owners Al and Mary Dohmen have owned and operated Top Hat, formerly located at 409 Central, since 1978 and added the laundromat 18 months ago.

• The Jay Zee Manufacturing operation in Monett donated 100 pairs of pants for participants in this year’s Barry County Summer Youth Camp, which will be held at Camp Soaring Hawk Aug. 10 to 13.

TWENTY YEARS AGO July 26-Aug. 1, 1995 • The Monett City Council voted on Aug. 1 to spend $205,000 to replace the greens on the Monett Municipal Golf Course. A 2,000 square foot nursery for grass will be added. The Airport Advisory Board

Barbecued chicken was served picnic style to 175 members of the Monett Lions Club, their families and guests on July 26, 1955 at the Monett City Park for the club’s annual Family Night. A 20 foot long barbecue pit, constructed of cement blocks and fired by charcoal, was used to prepared 100 chickens. Pictured, from left, are: Mrs. Ivan Helmkamp, wife of the club president; Mrs. Dick Padgham, Mrs. L.L. Smith, George Holt and Noel Hall from the Missouri Poultry Improvement Association who came to cook the meal and provide barbecuing instruction, Mrs. Charles Dixon and Mrs. Max Heim, whose husbands served as co-chairmen of the event. File photo, The Monett Times met on July 26 and recommended the council also seek bids for building a 2,450 square foot terminal for the airport, now that final engineering plans have been finished by Verona architect Vern Hillman.

• Jim and Crystal Wicks, who own the Mercantile flea market in Pierce City, have purchased the city office in Pierce City. The Wicks plan to punch a hole in the wall and expand their operation. Earlier this month the city offices moved into the former Empire District Electric office.

TEN YEARS AGO July 26-Aug. 1, 2005 • As work on Monett’s

waste treatment plant upgrade draws toward completion, the heart of the plant as it was built in the 1970s was removed. The old plastic media for the rotating biological contactors were taken out and broken up for disposal.

The RBCs began failing shortly after the plant went online, triggering terrible smells and a cease and desist order

from DNR. • By a 3-2 vote, members of the Freistatt Village Board voted to pursue funding to build a second well.

Engineer Pat O’Bryant observed the old well had no back-up, and the top priority was to increase storage capacity from 6,000 gallons to 93,000. A crowd of 30 people overwhelmingly supported the project.

ON THE COVER: Eight rooms in the older part of the Lacoba Homes facility have been expanded to provide small seating areas and a private bathroom for residents. The facility administrator, Mike Baldus, explained how the facility is expanding its footprint but not adding to the census, giving more space and privacy to current residents and developing a more homelike setting.

Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Thursday, July 22, 2015 • Page 3

Lacoba amenities say ‘pamper me’

Administrators strive to make skilled nursing facility more homelike, private

By Melonie Roberts

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reporter@monett-times.com

acoba Homes is changing the way people think about skilled nursing facilities.

With an expansion underway, administrators said the facility is adding 16,000 square feet to its footprint, but is not adding any beds or increasing its census.

“We’ve remodeled some of the rooms in the older part of the building,” said Mike Baldus, administrator.

“Eight rooms are now private and have small sitting areas and private bathrooms. With the new addition complete, we will have seven new rooms that will feature ensuite bathrooms and walk-in showers, micro-refrigerators, large flat screen televisions and bay windows overlooking a courtyard, which can be used for physical therapy Continued on Page XX

The new wing at Lacoba Homes in Monett will feature a see through fireplace in a seating area that will allow patients and their family members the opportunity to hold quiet conversations in front of a roaring fire on chilly days. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

This newly-remodeled room at Lacoba Homes in Monett features a sitting area and private restroom facilities. The plan also calls for an expanded break room and fitness area for staffers, and an outdoor courtyard for physical therapy and resident leisure. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Mike Baldus, left, and Steve Burks review some color boards that feature wall paper, flooring and fabric samples for the beauty salon in the new expanded floor plan at Lacoba Homes in Monett. The pair is pictured in the new conference room, which is nearing completion at the facility. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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AREA THEATRE

SPRINGFIELD: At the Gillioz Theater, 325 Park Central East, Bobby Bones and the Raging Idiots perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday. 3 Days Grace, Finger Eleven and Devour the Day play at 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Ernie Haase and Signature Sound perform Friday at Remington’s, 1655 W. Republic Rd. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, playing this week are Ultra Suede, Leah and the Mojo Doctors and Buffalo Hustle on Friday; Irie Lions on Saturday; Finger Eleven, Eye for a Lie and Chasing Pictures on July 27.

Steve Davison, Micky Rigby and Danny Dozier play folk, Celtic, classical and blues at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Fayetteville Underground, 101 W. Mountain St. CARTHAGE: At the Woodshed in Cherry’s Art Emporium, 311 S. Main, Basstian plays rock and folk at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

JOPLIN: At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, Full Flava Kings play dance and funk music on Friday. Dawn Cate and Rhythm Kings play rock and pop on Saturday.

MIAMI, Okla.: At the Buffalo Run Casino, Earl and Them plays Friday and Saturday.

TULSA, Okla.: Rocker Bret Michaels performs at 8 p.m. on July 30 at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa.

KANSAS CITY: At the Midland Theater, 1228 Main, R5, Jacob Whitesides and Ryland perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Tallest Man on Earth performs at 8 p.m. on July 30.

KANSAS CITY: One Direction performs at 7 p.m. on July 28 at Arrowhead Stadium.

A tribute concert to AC/DC, played by KC/DC, is offered Saturday at the VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Casino.

At the Power and Light District, 13th and Walnut, country artist Craig Campbell plays at 7 p.m. on thursday. Everclear, Fuel, Toadies and American Hi-Fi play at 7 p.m.

Friday. Country musician Dwight Yoakum plays at 7 p.m. on July 30.

ST. LOUIS: At the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in Maryland Heights, Sublime, Rome and Rebelution play at 6 p.m. on Thursday. J. Cole, YG, Big Sean and Jeremih perform at 6 p.m. on Friday.

Kid Rock and Foreigner play at 6:45 p.m.

on Saturday. Van Halen and the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band play at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. The Vans Warped Tour, featuring 87 regional bands, performs at 11 a.m. on July 27.

At the Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market, Fifth Harmony plays at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Harry Connick Jr. performs at 7:30 p.m. on July 28.

Sam Smith performs at 8 p.m. on July 30 at the Chaifetz Arena, Market and Lindell.

At the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., Broadway performer Jason Robert Brown performs at 8 p.m. on Thursday. Christine Ebersole performs at 8 p.m. on Friday.

R5, Jacob Whitesides and Ryland perform at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

MT. VERNON: Mt. Vernon Community Theater presents the musical “Bye, Bye Birdie” at 7 p.m. Thursday through Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Mt. Vernon Arts and Recreation Center, 822 W. Mt. Vernon Blvd.

SPRINGFIELD: Final performances of Springfield Contemporary Theater’s production of Carlo Goldoni’s play “The Servant of Two Masters” are presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m.

Sunday at 413 S. Jefferson Ave. OZARK: Joseph Ransom’s play “Songs in the Night,” on the life of hymn writer Fanny Crosby, runs through Aug. 29 at the Stained Glass Theater, 1996 Evangel.

ROGERS, Ark.: “Shrek: the Musical” opens Friday, with shows at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday, 8 p.m. on July 30 with more shows through next weekend at the Rogers Little Theater, 116 S. Second St. A cabaret show is offered at 7 p.m. on July 27.

TULSA, Okla.: Storytellers share tales of memorable brushes with failure at 7 p.m. on Friday in the John H. William Theatre at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St. NEVADA: “Disney’s High School Musical Jr.” opens Thursday with shows at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Fox Playhouse, 110 S. Main.

KANSAS CITY: “Mary Poppins: the Broadway Musical” opens Friday at the

Starlight Theater in Swope Park, with shows at 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday, on July 28 and 29 through next weekend.

Julianne and Derek Hough perform at 8 p.m. on July 27 at the Music Hall, 301 W. 13th St. “The Addams Family” runs through Sept. 21 at the New Theatre Restaurant, 0220 Foster St. in Overland Park, Kan. Vincente Perez presents a show of “B(Lack)ness and Latini(dad)” with spoken word, oral history and hip hop at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at Oppenstein Park on Walnut Street.

“Companions,” by the creators of “The Auto Cart,” is presented at 8 p.m Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. Saturday at the Buffalo Room, 817 Westport Rd. “A Year With Frog and Toad” runs through Aug. 2 at the Coterie Theatre, 2450 Grand Blvd.

COLUMBIA: “Legally Blonde: the Musical” runs at 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday at the Battle High Performing Arts Center, 7575 E. St. Charles Rd. Talking Horse Productions presents Yasmina Resa’s comedy “Art” Thursday through Sunday and July 30 through next weekend at 210 St. James St. ST. LOUIS: Derek Hough and Julianne Hough perform at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand.

The Muny continues its season of outdoor musicals in the Forest Park amphitheater with Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” through July 27. “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” opens July 29 and runs through Aug. 7. All shows begin at 8:15 p.m.

Stages St. Louis continues its season with Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes” Friday through July 31 at the Robert Reim Theatre in the Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Rd.

SPECIAL EVENTS

A look at area events this week

By Murray Bishoff

AREA MUSIC

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SPRINGFIELD: The 79th annual Ozark Empire Fair opens July 30 at the fairgrounds. The concert at 6 p.m. features Eve 6, Uncle Kracker, Better Than Ezra and Sugar Ray in the grandstand arena. The fair runs through Aug. 8.

The 13th annual Taste of the Ozarks fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks offers food samples from local restaurants, a silent auction and live musical entertainment by the Wings of Swing.

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AREA FESTIVALS

Cost is $100, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, 2546 N. Glenstone.

BENTONVILLE, Ark.: At the Crystal Bridges Art Museum, an exhibit of works

by Jamie Wyeth opens Saturday and runs through Oct. 5. “Warhol’s Nature,” an exhibit of Andy Warhol’s view of nature drawn from the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Penn., runs through Oct. 5.

TULSA, Okla.: Comedian Ron White performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa.

The WWE professional wrestling Smackdown TV show is presented at 7 p.m. on July 28 at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver.

At Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., the 28th annual American Buckskin World Championship horse show runs through Saturday in the Livestock Complex. An RK Gun and Knife Show runs Saturday and Sunday in the Exchange Center.

The World Wide Paint Horse Congress opens July 29 and runs through Aug. 2 in the Livestock Complex.

The 63rd annual Tulsa Powwow runs Friday and Saturday at the Cox Business Center, Seventh and Houston, and the 46th annual Kihekah Steh Pow-Wow in Skiatook, north of Tulsa.

Rodeos this week include the Championship Rodeo in Slick, southwest of Tulsa, on Friday; the Western Days Rodeo in Bristow, southwest of Tulsa, on Friday; and the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Benefit Rodeo at Skiatook, north of Tulsa.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: The 10th annual XTERRA Off Road Triathalon

Thursday, July 22, 2015 • Page 5 and Trail Run on Thursday and Friday at Lake Leatherwood City Park. Trail runs of 6, 12 and 24K trail runs take place on Saturday. The 4 and 14.5 mile swims and the 5.1 mile run take place on Sunday.

The Sport, added this year, has a .5 mile swim, a 7.25 mile bike ride and a 3.6 mile run, taking place on Sunday.

TULSA, Okla.: The Center of the Universe Festival runs Friday and Saturday in the Brady district near downtown and features 99 bands. Top billed performers Friday will be Panic at the Disco, American Authors, Misterwives, Tyko and Big Sam’s Funky Nation. Top billed Saturday bands are Three Days Grace, Kongos, Minus the Bear, Griz and Bear Hands. The festival also includes food and art vendors.

KANSAS CITY: The Kansas City Dance Festival runs Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St. Works by seven choreographers are planned, and performances by several companies, including the Owen Cox Dance Group, are slated.

The Kansas City Fringe Festival, a celebration of local, regional and national artists, runs through Sunday at 20 venues in the Crown Center area to Union Station.

The Pink Vampire Show, a local radio show presented live featuring American songbook standards in a vampy style, is offered as part of the Fringe Festival at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday and 11 p.m. on Friday at the Fishtank Performance Studio, 1715 Wyandotte.

ST. LOUIS: The third annual Neil LaBute New Theater Festival with shows of new plays runs through Aug. 3 at the Gaslight Theater, 358 N. Boyle Ave. Plays running Friday through Aug. 2 include: “Kandahar” by Neil LaBute, “Pitch” by Theresa Masters and Marc Pruter, “Homebody” by Gabe Mckinley, “Deidre Dear” by Norman Yeung and “There You Are” by Fran Dorf. Five plays by high school students receive a reading at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

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Murray’s top picks for the week

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Some of the biggest stars reaching the area will arrive this week at the spacious Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion, 5079 W. Northgate Rd. in Rogers. The female quintet Fifth Harmony performs with Bea Miller, Debby Ryan and the Never Ending and Natalie LaRose at 7 p.m. on Friday. Country music superstar Kenny Chesney performs at 7 p.m. on July 30.

The Dancing With The Stars tour comes to the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. The Perfect Ten Tour is promoted as including Season 20 champ Rumer Willis, All-Star champ Melissa Rycroft and professional dancers Winey Carson, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Peta Murgatroyd, Artem Chigvintsev, Emma Slater, Keo Motsepe, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Alan Bersten and Brittany Cherry.

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For ambitious community theater, try the Pittsburg Community Theatre’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Evita,” opening Thursday with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at Memorial Hall, 503 N. Pine. The company is stretching its muscles with a big set and grand production, quite fitting in the classic Memorial Hall theater downtown.

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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Lacoba: Grand opening coming later

Continued from Page 3

or just enjoying time in the outdoors.”

Hallways will be carpeted to cut back on ambient noise and to give the new wing a more homelike feel.

“The dining area will feature a small bistro-style kitchen, and residents can order what they wish,” Baldus said.

“Each table will have a chandelier over it. There will also be a private dining area for up to eight people that can be reserved for special occasions. The meals will be served buffet-style.”

The large seating area will not have a television, but instead, a seethrough fireplace where families can gather and hold quiet conversations.

Hallways in the new wing will feature window-side seating areas, where residents can watch the world go by at their leisure.

A new spa, with a

towel warming station, will be equipped with a choice of overhead spray, body massage, or handheld showers, a whirlpool tub with body jets, heated floors, overhead radiant heating, foot whirlpools, bidets with heated seats, mood accent lighting and flat screen TVs with DVD players and choice of relaxation music or favorite television shows that can be viewed from the tubs or showers.

“The spas say ‘pamper me,’” Baldus said. “We have aides that know what our residents prefer. Everything is over the top.”

The enhancements are not just for residents. The new addition will feature a large employee break room and lounge, as well as a fitness area.

“The more we do for our staff, the more they do for our residents,” Baldus said.

The rich colors of wall-

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“We want residents to feel comfortable in a homelike setting,” Baldus said. “About 75 percent of our residents are rehabilitated enough to return to their own homes. Part of that is because we are one of the few facilities in the state able to perform respiratory therapy, thus, avoiding re-hospitalization. These services are provided in a warm, comfortable environment by staffers that work very hard to ensure our patients have the best care available.”

Baldus plans to host a grand opening for the new expanded facility upon its completion later this year.

For more information on Lacoba Homes, people may call 417-2357895, or visit www.lacoba.org.

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Thursday, July 22, 2015 • Page 7 One new amenity at Lacoba Homes is a combined library and computer room for residents. Ruby Garoutte, took some time to peruse the available titles in the newly-completed library.

Officials plan to eventually set up Skype so family members who live some distance away can stay in touch with their loved ones. Melonie

The new wing of Lacoba Homes will feature a bistro-style dining area for residents.

The small kitchen holds all the amenities of the larger food prep area on a smaller scale. Food will be prepared in the main kitchen and carted over at mealtimes.

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Daughter struggles to resolve mom’s failure to defend her

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EAR ABBY: I’m in my early 50s, disabled and live with my elderly mother.

Between the ages of 8 and 11 I was sexually abused by my adoptive father. My mother finally caught him in the act, but the next day they acted like nothing had happened. He never did it again, and it was never spoken about, ever.

I have read about women who caught their husbands abusing their children and kicked them out, pressed charges, etc. It makes me think I didn’t matter enough for her to do that. I confronted her about it a few years ago. Her response was that it would have been in all the papers (my parents were prominent local musicians in our town), and there was no way she could have raised two kids on her own.

I still have a deep ache in my soul that tells me that I don’t matter as much as other human beings. I resist going to therapy because I live with her and I know she will quiz me about what we talked about in the sessions. I just want to keep the peace and not risk her going into a tirade about how she “did what she had to do.” I don’t know what to do. Please help. — STILL HURTING IN NEVADA DEAR STILL HURTING: You should absolutely talk about this

Jeanne Phillips Dear Abby to a therapist. If your mother demands to know what you’re discussing, tell her. If she unleashes a tirade, invite her to accompany you to a session so she can explain to your therapist that she didn’t kick her child-molesting husband out because she was afraid she couldn’t support herself and two children alone. (Was your sibling also assaulted?)

You and your mom are both adults. You should be able to have a frank discussion without her intimidating you with her anger. If anyone has a right to be angry, it is you. And she should clearly understand how her inaction affected you for all these years, and possibly your sibling, as well.

DEAR ABBY: I never used to be a supporter of same-sex marriage.

During the 2008 presidential elections, I posted my opinions about it on social media. Since then, I have changed my mind.

The most significant reason is that I worked closely with a gay woman for four years. After I got to know her, her wife and

two children, I realized they are the same as any other happy family.

I feel I may have offended some friends when I posted those views — specifically, my best friend from childhood, who has come out as gay. I’d like to send her a message letting her know my opinion has changed and that I support her. Do you think I should reach out to her, or leave the past in the past? And if I do, what should I say? — ADDING MY VOICE FOR EQUALITY DEAR ADDING: By all means reach out.

I congratulate you for becoming more aware of and compassionate about LGBT issues in the last few years.

Tell your friend about your change of heart since those posts were written, that you hope

her life is happy and fulfilling, and offer an apology if you caused her any hurt. If you would like to explain why your feelings changed, do that, too. I’m sure she will be interested, and glad to know.

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Monett R-1 School District Is accepting applications for a Automotive Collision/Repair Instructor at Scott Regional Technology Center.

Automotive Collision and Repair is a two-year program covering general and specialized collision repair with students working toward Industry Recognized Credentials. Minimum of 5 years industry experience and willing to seek appropriate teacher certification.

Apply online at monett.schoolfusion.us and click on “Careers” on the sidebar.

Questions should be directed to

Monett R-1 Superintendent’s Office 900 East Scott, Monett, MO 65708 Phone 417-235-7422

16. Help Wanted

REGISTERED NURSES Are you looking for a change?

If so, we want you to join our team at Lacoba Home Inc. a Church-affiliated Skilled Facility.

• Weekly Pay • Comprehensive health Ins. • Paid Vacation/Holidays • Pay based on experience Get a fresh start working in a beautiful facility, where we believe in person-centered care!

Apply in person at:

850 Highway 60 East Monett, MO 65708 EOE/MF/DV

CNA

Are you a Compassionate, Dedicated CNA? If so, we want you to join our team at Lacoba Homes, Inc., a Church-affiliated Skilled Facility.

• Weekly pay • Comprehensive health Ins. • Paid Vacation/Holidays • Career Ladder • Pay based on experience • Bonus Pay Get a fresh start working in a beautiful facility, where we believe in person-centered care!

Apply in person at:

850 Highway 60 East Monett, MO 65708 EOE/MF/DV

COX HEALTH Family Practice & OB of Monett is looking for an experienced Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse to join our award winning team! If this sounds like you, please apply at www.coxhealth.com.

DRIVERS, 65,000+, CDL-A, $2500 sign-on, Bonus Pay out in 4mo., 1 month exp., Same Day Pay! Free Health Ins., No CDL? We have Free Training! www.trailiner.com or 800-769-3993.

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16. Help Wanted

Thursday, July 22, 2015 • Page 11

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.

DRIVERS: $70,000 to 80,000 per yr., Exp drivers, Free health insurance,$2500sign-onbonus(pays out in 4 mons.) Home weekly, same day pay. 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, APU, invertors. Automatic and Standard T r a n s m i s s i o n . www.trailiner.com or 800-769-3993.

FULL CHARGE Bookkeeper w/Manufacturing Experience.

AR, AP General Ledger, Job Costing, and Payroll experience needed.

Computer Experience with Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook needed. Call 417-235-7182 or fill out an application at 816 Callan Street in Monett.

DRIVERS: COMPANY: Great Weekly Pay! PAID Health Insurance, Vacation/Holidays! OwnerOps: $1.03 ALL miles plus 100% FS. Paid tolls, scales & more @ S t a n d a r d Transportation Gets you Home Weekly: 1-888-992-4038 x133.

LEISURE LIVING is looking to hire people for employment.

Good environment,goodpaywithperiodic raises. Will train. Apply in person at Leisure Living 305 5th Street. Ask for Gail

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16. Help Wanted

16. Help Wanted

George’s Farms, Inc. Poultry Processing Worker.

Cut, trim and pack poultry.

Various shifts, multiple openings, full time positions.

9066 State Highway W. Cassville, Missouri 65625.

Apply in person. * Applicants with 1 year of verifiable poultry processing experience will start at the 1 year payrate.

MULTI-LINE CLAIMS Adjuster or Appraiser. Computer Experience Preferred, Full or Part Time.

800-264-7124 OAK LEAF TRUCKING, LLC is looking to fill an open position for a full time Class A, CDL, driver.

Most runs are local and are Monday-Friday.Dryvansandflatbeds.

Benefits include paid vacation, paid holidays, and health insurance. If interested please come to our office at 9193 State Highway 76 in Exeter to fill out an application. If available please bring acurrentcopyofyourMotorVehicle Driving Record (MVR), your driver’slicense,andcurrentmedical card.

SEEKING INDIVIDUAL with a positive attitude and a team player. Must have knowledge or experience with computers, data entry and be comfortable working with deadlines. Must be detail oriented, have good written and verbal skills and be a people person.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send resume to office@monetttimes.com

HELP WANTED • Part-time • Avg. 28 hrs/wk • Front desk sales • Load feed • Stock shelves • Weekends required • Agricultural experience preferred APPLY IN PERSON

25. Real Estate For Sale

30. Apartments for Rent

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.

VERY NICE extra large 2 bedroom Apt. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher included. Must have references. (417)442-9151 or

26. Mobile Homes Sales LEASE-LEASE to own: 3 bd, 2 bth, all elec. manufactured home, on permanent foundation.

Verona area. 2 acres. Large shop. Very nicehome!$695.00plusdeposits.

To qualify, 498-6351.

27. Homes for Sale FOR SALE By Owner - No $$$ Down, Verona, MO - 3 bedroom and 1 bath. Garage and Fenced in backyard. 417-846-0324

29a. Duplexes For Rent

FARM PRO 213 S. Highway 37 Monett, Mo.

STAY

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

Starting at $425 per month, $250 deposit. 354-0744 or 236-0140.

BRICK-UNFURNISHED 2 BDRM, $390 month, Pierce City.

417-235-7374.

VERY NICE 2 bd 2 ba $575/mo $400/dep with garage. 505 Dairy St. Monett. 417-489-8185 or 417-235-5231 VERY NICE 3bd 2ba, appliances, w/d hookup, garage, No Pets, Non-Smoking. $650/ mo $650/dep 505-215-2407 or 417-669-3456

31. Rooms for Rent J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent.

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

417-489-6000

41. Farm Products HAY FOR SALE: 4X5 Bales.

Good grass hay.

Call 417-236-2952. Please leave a message.

43. Produce G’S ORCHARD Peaches Ready Now! Red Haven Peaches just starting. 3 miles East on Hwy 60, Right on Z Hwy to FR 1130 1/4 mile South. Wed-Sat 10-5, 669-4583 Follow us on Facebook.

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

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.

417-235-1914 or 417-235-9289.

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Posiciones De Manufacturacion DisPonibles iMMeDiataMente

COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS

¡El manufacturador más grande de Missouri te quiere a ti! Conozca los beneficios de trabajar paraun líder en la industria de ventanas y puertas.

EFCO Corporation Ofrece: • Salario de comienzo Feria de Trabajo competitivo • Incentivos de turno 22 y 23 de Julio, 2015 • Incentivo del Departamento 8AM - 5PM • Seguro de Vida/Dental/ de Salud EFCO - Planta Principal • Oportunidades de Avance 1000 County Road • Profit Sharing Monett, Mo • 401(k) • Gainshare Por favor llame de • Vacaciones pagadas antemano para programar • Días Festivos pagados su entrevista, al: 417-235-3193 • Asistencia de Colegiatura • Ambiente de Trabajo Seguro • Cultura enfocada en la gente

Manufacturing positions available iMMediately

COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS

Southwest Missouri’s Largest Manufacturing Team wants you!

Experience the perks of working for a leader in the window and door industry.

EFCO Corporation Offers: • Competitive Starting Salary • Shift Incentives • Departmental Incentive • Health/Dental/ Life Insurance • Advancement Opportunities • Profit Sharing • 401(k) • Gainshare • Paid Vacation • Paid Holidays • Tuition Assistance • Safe Work Environment • People-Oriented Culture

Job Fair

July 22 & 23, 2015 8AM - 5PM EFCO - Main Plant 1000 County Road Monett, MO Please call in advance to schedule your interview time, at: 417-235-3193

Puestos inmediatos en todas las áreas de manufacturación y en todos los turnos.

Immediate openings in all manufacturing areas and all shifts.

Algunos puestos del segundo turno requerirán entrenamiento durante el primer turno por hasta un mes.

Some second shift positions will require training on first shift for up to one month.

EFCO es un Empleador de Oportunidad Igual

EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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