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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEARS AGO JULY 27-AUG. 2, 1934 • Packing the sidewalks to see Standard Oil Company’s Live Power Parade, a large throng in Aug. 1 viewed the vivid picture presented by the Mardi Gras on Wheels. The line was formed down Ninth Street, through Broadway to Central Avenue, then back down Broadway and parked their floats and cars in the center of Broadway between Fifth and Sixth streets. Huge wild animal replicas made up most of the parade. The show is going to 600 cities to dramatize the “live power” claimed for the company’s products.

• Three men blew the safe at the Shell Knob Post Office and escaped with about $100, plus around 1,200 pounds of flour, coffee, shoes, overalls and tire casings from the Epperly Store, run by the Shell Knob postmaster.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO JULY 27-AUG. 2, 1944 • Gene Allen, who took ownership of the Monett Bakery on July 27, said shortages and scarcities have made his job no easy task. But war or not, Allen has stuck to his policy of not skimping on the quality or quantity in producing pastries. He provides 12 restaurants and eating places in Monett, and his customers keep coming back for more bread, rolls, pies and cakes.

• The nucleus of a model airplane club for Monett youths formed this week.

Eight enthusiasts met to discuss possibilities of such an organization. A.G. “Mike” Mayer offered to let the group use the workshop in his home

as their base.

SIXTY YEARS AGO JULY 27-AUG. 2, 1954 • Monett’s National Guardsmen left on Aug. 1 for summer camp at Camp Claybanks, Mich., a firing range on the shore of the lake. All told, about 575 Guardsmen from southwest Missouri will attend the camp, including 109 from the Monett unit, who reported to the train depot at 4:30 a.m.

• Jim Fertig, of Wentworth, former president of Pierce City’s Board of Education, and a partner, C.H. Brown, of Pierce City, have been awarded a contract for building a new eight-room elementary school building for the Pierce City reorganized district R-6. Brown and Fertig bid $67,974, the lowest of 11 bidders.

FIFTY YEARS AGO JULY 27-AUG. 2, 1964 • Another progressive step at Vaisey-Bristol Shoe Company in Monett began with the installation of a card-dialer telephone system in connection with Wide Area Telephone Service, which provides for a flat fee covering any number of calls place to points all over the nation. A representative took calls from customers after inserting a card, which automatically dialed the number for her.

• The Frank Rountree Company, located at 115 Dairy St. in Monett, a pioneer in transporting food products on long hauls, has switched to offering vehicles tanks of liquid nitrogen to carry instead of standard mechanical refrigeration.

The nitrogen works faster and causes less temperature variation.

FORTY YEARS AGO

JULY 27-AUG. 2, 1974 • Plans have been announced for Missouri’s first “Ernte Fest,” which the Freistatt Lions will present on Aug. 16 and 17.

German oom-pah bands, the Dark Town Dixieland Combo and other musical groups will perform.

• One of Monett’s most prominent citizens, V.B. Hall, longtime Monett businessman who served 15 years as Monett’s mayor, died on July 28 at age 82. Hall owned and operated the V.B. Hall Wholesale Company for more than 50 years, retiring in 1972.

THIRTY YEARS AGO JULY 27-AUG. 2, 1984 • The 55th annual Monett Jaycees Carnival closed on July 28 after a successful run in the Monett Municipal Park Lot at Sixth and Broadway.

Large crowds attended each of the three nights, said chairman Jim Yarbrough.

• Hundreds of acres of grassland and several miles of fence were destroyed in a fire, which was apparently started on July 29 by sparks from a Burlington Northern freight train near the south city limits of Purdy and burned all the way to Exeter where the train was finally stopped.

Dozens of firefighters from at least seven departments battled the blaze for five hours before bringing it under control.

TWENTY YEARS AGO JULY 27-AUG. 2, 1994 • Structural steel in now in place for the new Monett Utilities Department warehouse and fire station in the Industrial Park. Work on the close-to $1 million facility has moved forward steadily since the third

An estimated 800 people turned out on Purdy on July 27, 1954 to hear Congressman Dewey Short speak for 90 minutes, reviewing his record in an effort to win re-election.

Speaking with elaborate gestures familiar to voters who have followed his campaigns during the 22 consecutive years he has been in Congress, Short reviewed his achievements and took several verbal pokes at his opponent, State Senator Noel Cox, who spoke in another Republican rally in Purdy on July 28. Above, Short, at right, displayed a campaign smile as he clasped the hand of Mace Gurley, one of Purdy’s oldest residents. Gurley said he was “mighty proud” to see Short back in town. File Photo/The Monett Times

foreman assign to the task for the construction company took charge.

• Monettans will again be able to recycle newspaper instead of sending it to the landfill as of July 29, due to action spearheaded by Sanitation Commissioner Jon Suit.

No recycling of newspapers has been available since the Monett Area Extended Employment (Sheltered) Workshop announced that newspapers would no longer be accepted due to the cost and lack of profits.

TEN YEARS AGO JULY 27-AUG. 2, 2004 • Steel arrived last week for the new First

United Methodist Church in Monett, west of the North Park tennis courts.

Numerous trucks brought in all the girders that will be used for the nearly 40,000-square-foot facility.

Construction is expected to continue through 2005.

• The Barry-Lawrence Regional Library hired Powers Construction of

Joplin for $437,695 to rebuild and expand the Pierce City library branch, destroyed by the May 4, 2003 tornado. The library will add 1,794 square feet to the original structure, which received funding for rebuilding from insurance and FEMA, SEMA and Community Block Grant money.

ON THE COVER: Leesa Ginther, registered nurse at Barry County Health Department, conducts a tick check on the back of Lola Fernandez’s neck. According to the Department of Health and Senior Services, tick checks should be made specifically in the areas under the arms, in and around the ears, inside the belly button, behind the knees, between the legs, around the waist, and especially in the hair. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Health officials warn of tick illnesses Small arachnids responsible for increase in human sicknesses

BY MELONIE ROBERTS reporter@monett-times.com

They’re creepy, crawly and one of the worst summertime pests the afflict humans and pets – ticks.

In southwest Missouri, there are a variety of these blood-sucking creatures, including the lone star tick, easily identified by the white dot in the center of the back; the American dog tick, adults are brown, blood-engorged females are gray; and the deer tick, legs and upper body are black.

Most are found in woodlands, tall grasses, weeds and brushy areas, especially where wildlife is abundant.

Yards can become infested when an engorged female drops off a pet near the home to lay thousands of eggs before dying.

The larvae emerge as six-legged critters called seed ticks. After its first blood meal, the tick drops off the host and molts into an eightlegged nymph. After its second blood meal, the nymph drops to the ground and transforms into the eight-legged adult, which brings them to their final blood meal and mating cycle, at which point the adult male dies. During this cycle, any pathogen the arachnid has picked up from one of its hosts can be transmitted to the others.

Those pathogens can include Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Ehrlichiosis, tularemia, Q-fever, Lyme or a lymelike disease and the southern tick-associated rash illness.

“No one should try to diagnose any of these illnesses on their own,” said Carol Landstad, public health programs coordinator for the Barry County Health Department. “If someone suspects a tick-borne illness, they should see their primary care physician or visit the health department.”

• Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a tick-borne disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii, an

Ticks can be found everywhere, even on a manicured landscaped golf course. Officials with the Barry County Health Department urge people who participate in outdoor activities to protect themselves from tick-borne illness by using an insect repellent that contains DEET on skin and clothing because it interferes with ticks’ ability to its next blood meal. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

organism which can be a potentially fatal human illness in North and South America. It is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected tick species, including the American dog tick and Rocky Mountain wood tick in Missouri.

Typical symptoms include: fever, headache, abdominal pain, vomiting and muscle pain. A rash may also develop, but is often absent in the first few days, and in some patients, never develops.

Rocky Mountain spotted fever can be a severe, or even fatal, illness if not treated in the first few days of symptoms. Initial diagnosis is made based on clinical signs and symptoms, and medical history, and can later be confirmed by using specialized laboratory tests.

• Ehrlichiosis describes several bacterial diseases that affect animals and humans. Human ehrlichiosisis is

a disease caused by at least three different ehrlichial species in the United States and are transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected lone star tick.

Typical symptoms include: fever, headache, fatigue, and muscle aches.

Usually, these symptoms occur within one to two weeks following a tick bite. Ehrlichios is diagnosed based on symptoms, clinical presentation and confirmed with specialized laboratory tests.

• Tularemia is a disease of animals and humans and is typically contracted through interaction with infected tick and deer fly bites, skin contact with infected animals and ingestion of contaminated water. Animals such as rabbits, hares, and rodents are especially susceptible to the bacterium and generally die in large numbers during outbreaks.

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Protect Fido with proper flea and tick deterrent all year. Ticks don’t die in the winter and are especially bothersome to household pets during the active months between April and September.

Pets should be checked around the ears, eyes, nose and groin areas for the pesky pests, which should be removed immediately. Indoor-outdoor pets can inadvertently bring ticks into the house where they can harbor for months without proper extermination. Melonie Roberts/

reporter@monett-times.com

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A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK

BY MURRAY BISHOFF

SPRINGFIELD: At the Outland Ballroon, 326 South Ave., performing this week are Machine Head and Population on Friday; plus the Cole Porter Band and Justice Adams Band on Saturday.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: Steely Dan and Bobby Broom perform at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Arkansas Music Pavilion on the Washington County Fairgrounds.

At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are White Light Cemetary on Thursday; the Bel Airs, Leah and the Mojo Doctors and Groovement on Friday; Backroad Anthem on Saturday; and Totojojo on Sunday.

Songs by women from the Romantic classical period, Beethoven’s Piano Trio in C minor and Scriabin’s “Black Mass” sonata No. 9 will be presented at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the University of Arkansas’s Fine Arts Center.

At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, performing this week are the Bobby D. Band and Milton Patton with country music on Friday; Merle Jam with “outlaw” country music on Saturday; and the Milton Patton Acoustic Project on July 29.

MIAMI, Okla.: At the Buffalo Run Casino, country musician Gene Wilson performs at 8 p.m. on July 31.

TULSA, Okla.: “1964: the Tribute” concert of Beatles music is presented at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St. The American Idol Live tour comes to the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady, at 8 p.m. on July 30.

KANSAS CITY: At the Power and Light District, 60 E. 13th St., the Casey Donahew Band plays on Thursday. Travis Gibson plays on July 31.

At the Midland Theater, 1228 Main, a tribute concert by Australian Queen is offered at 8 p.m. on Saturday. Ted Nugent and Pistol Day Parade perform at 8 p.m. on July 29.

Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps and Mark Selby perform on Friday at Frontier Park, 15501 Indian Creek Parkway in Olathe, Kan. At Crossroads, 417 E. 18th St., the Pat Metheney Unity Group and Bruce Hornsby perform on Saturday.

COLUMBIA: The annual Mizzou International Composers Festival culminates in a concert of eight new pieces by emerging composers in a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Missouri Theatre, 203 S. Ninth St. ST. LOUIS: At the Verizon Wireless amphitheater in Maryland Heights, Panic at the Disco performs at 5:30 p.m. Saturday.

Kings of Leon play at 7 p.m. on July 31.

Tre’von “TreG” Griffith performs with other St. Louis artists at 7:30 p.m. on July 29 at the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd.

Turnpike Troubadours and John Henry perform at 8 p.m. on July 31 at the Pageant, 6161 Delmar.

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SPRINGFIELD: Springfield Contemporary Theater presents the musical “The Spitfire Grill” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at 431 S. Jefferson.

OZARK: Ginger Casebeer’s play “The Land of Nod” opens July 31 and runs through Aug. 30 at the Stained Glass Theatre, 1996 W. Evangel.

ROGERS, Ark.: A stage version of the musical film “Xanadu” is presented at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday and again for the next two weekends at the Rogers Little Theater, 116 S. Second St. JOPLIN: Sandy Wilson’s musical comedy “The Boy Friend” opens July 30 and runs through Aug. 3 at the Joplin Little Theater, 3008 W. First St. MIAMI, Okla.: The Osage Ballet presents “Wahazhe,” a contemporary ballet about Oklahoma history and culture, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Coleman Theater, 103 N. Main St. TULSA, Okla.: Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” stage show opens at 7 p.m. on July 30 at the Tulsa Community College, 10300 E. 81st St. with shows running through next weekend.

NEVADA: Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” is presented by the Community Council on the Performing Arts at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and again next weekend at the Fox Playhouse, 110 S. Main.

KANSAS CITY: “The Sound of Music” is

presented at 8 p.m. on Friday through July 31 at the Starlight Theater in Swope Park.

The Coterie Theater at Crown Center, Grand at Pershing Road, presents “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” through Aug. 3.

“Annie: the Musical” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Blue Springs Auditorium, 2000 NW Ashton Dr. The Leawood Stage Company presents “Hello Dolly” at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the Ironwoods Amphitheater, 147th and Mission in Overland Park, Kan. At the Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central in Penn Valley Park, Jeff Smith’s zombie apocalypse play “A-Cop-Alypse” is offered at 9:30 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday.

“Girl on Girl,” three one-act plays by women, has performances at 6 p.m. on Thursday and 8 p.m. on Saturday. Jesse Ray Metcalf’s play “Virgin: Sex, Drugs and Prayer” has performances at 6 p.m. on Friday and 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. “Mom.com/roadrage,” a play about a road rage afflicted soccer mom who wins the PTO Driver of the Year Award and gives the PTO president a ride home, is presented at 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Schaeffer Nelson’s historical play “Kings of Israel” is presented at 9 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. on Saturday at the Phosphor Studio, 1730 Broadway.

COLUMBIA: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is presented at 7 p.m. July 31 through Aug. 3 at the Macklanburg Playhouse, 100 Willis Ave. Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” is presented at 8 p.m. July 31 through Aug. 3 at the Maplewood Barn Theatre, 3709 E. Nifong Blvd.

ST. LOUIS: The Muny continues season of live theater in Forest Park with “Seussical” through July 28. “Grease” opens July 31 and runs through Aug. 8. All shows begin at 8:15 p.m.

Stages St. Louis’ production of “Always…

Patsy Cline” runs through Aug. 31 at the Playhouse at Westport Plaza. “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” runs through Aug. 17 at the Robert Reim Theater in the Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Rd. in Kirkwood.

Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd” is presented Thursday through Sunday at the Ivory Theatre, 7620 Michigan Ave. The musical “Ragtime” is presented at 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday at the Edison Theater on the Washington University campus.

“Little Women” runs through Sunday at Washington University South Campus

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Theatre, 6501 Clayton Rd. in Clayton.

“Funny Girl” opens Thursday and runs through Aug. 9 at the Tower Grove Abbey Theater, 2336 Tennessee Ave.

AREA FESTIVALS

SARCOXIE: The Team DO3 Open Bull Ride benefit for St. Jude’s runs Saturday.

TULSA, Okla.: The WWE SummerSlam takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver.

At Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., the Home and Garden Expo runs Friday through Sunday in the River Spirit Expo Hall. An R.K. Gun Show runs Saturday and Sunday in the Exchange Center. The World Wide Paint Horse Congress opens July 30 and runs through Aug. 3 in the Livestock Complex.

KANSAS CITY: The Universoul Circus runs July 30 to Aug. 3 at the Music Hall, 301 W. 13th St. The circus also performs through Saturday at the Jamestown Mall, Lindbergh and Old Jamestown Rd. in Florissant.

CURRYVILLE: The seventh annual Back Forty Bluegrass Festival, featuring Bobby Osborne, Rocky Top Express, Russell Moore and 12 more acts will be held July 31 through Aug. 3 at Back 40

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Bluegrass Park, south of Hannibal.

TULSA, Okla.: Lunafest, a festival of short films promoting women’s issues, opens at 6 p.m. on July 24 at the Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Rd. KANSAS CITY: The Fringe Festival of new plays runs through Sunday at several venues. Performances include a stage version of the film “The Princess Bride” at 6 p.m. on Thursday and 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the City Stage at Union Station; Paul Mesner Puppets presenting “Pulcinella” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday and 9:30 p.m. Saturday at 1006 E. Linwood Blvd.; “Indefinite Articles: A Libertarian Rage” is presented at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and 8 p.m. Friday at the Buffalo Room, 817 Westport Rd.; “Desperate Acts” is presented at 6 p.m. Thursday and 9 p.m. Saturday at the Phosphor Studio,, 1730 Broadway; Lucia Aerial Performing Arts presents “Avem” at 6 p.m. on Thursday and 9 p.m. on Friday at the Bolender Center, 500 W. Pershing Rd.; “Woodbine Willie,” a World War I account drawn from poetry, is presented at 6 p.m. on Thursday and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3614 Main; “Sing, Sing, Sing,” an a capella revue, is presented at 6 p.m. on Thursday and 9 p.m. on Friday at the Heartland Forum, 2450 Grand Blvd. in Crown Center; “Flipping Off Our Lord” is presented at 6 p.m. on Thursday and 10:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Fishtank, 1715 Wyandotte; and an operatic retelling of Poe’s “Masque of Red Death” is presented at 6 p.m. Thursday and 9 p.m. Saturday at the Off Center Theatre in Crown Center.

ST. LOUIS: The seventh annual LaBute New Theater Festival runs through Aug. 3 at the Gaslight Theater, 358 N. Boyle Ave. Plays running through Aug. 3 include Aldan Murphy’s “Pisces,” Jared McSwain’s “Prosaic Beatings” and Amelia Himebaugh’s “The Hushed Machine.”

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MURRAY’S TOP PICKS FOR THE WEEK

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The Ozark Empire Fair opens Thursday, the best chance to see a crowd in southwest Missouri.

First rate carnival rides, art projects and live animals offer a great show.

Live entertainment includes Third Eye Blind performing at 7 p.m. on Thursday; Randy Houser and the Mark Chapman Band at 7:30 p.m. on Friday; the Outlaw Nationals Monster and Pro Arena Tuff Truck Show at 7 p.m. on Saturday; country music star Easton Corbin and the Farm at 7 p.m. on Sunday; a motorcross racing and freestyle show at 6 p.m. on July 30; and WarriorXcross indoor obstacle competition at 6 p.m. on July 31.

Mt. Vernon Community Theater and Rebel’s Bluff Troupe presents the musical “Shenandoah,” starring Jennifer Conner of Monett, with performances at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Mt. Vernon Arts and Recreation Center, 822 W. Mt. Vernon Blvd. Set during the Civil War, the play follows a Virginia family during the conflict, with props from Civil War reenactors. Tickets are $12 for adults, with discounts for seniors and students.

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Superstar Justin Timberlake performs at 8 p.m. on July 30 and 31 at the Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd. The greatest song stylist of his generation, Timberlake sets the standard for cool with easy interpretations and lots of dancing in his shows. The Sprint Center is a cavernous facility but well amplified for big shows like this. Parking downtown KC is a challenge so be prepared to pay at a parking lot and walk at least a quarter mile to the hall.

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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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Illnesses: Nurse says try to remove ticks without squeezing their bodies

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• Q fever is a disease with caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii. Cattle, sheep, and goats are the primary sources of infection.

Organisms are excreted in milk, urine, and feces of infected animals.

Transmission to humans

typically occurs through tick bites, ingestion of unpasteurized milk or dairy products, and human to human transmission, however these instances are rare.

• Lyme disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of

infected black-legged ticks.

Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a skin rash called erythema migrans.

If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, heart and nervous system. Lyme dis-

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and joint pains. “People will notice symptoms such as a fever within a few days to a week,� Landstad said. “Treatment for each of these illnesses varies but can be successful if caught early. People

seeking treatment should be sure to tell their doctor about any recent tick bites they have received.

It may not have anything to do with the doctor’s final diagnosis, but the doctor would need to know.�

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Leesa Ginther, registered nurse with the Barry County Health Department, said removing ticks safely is key to preventing disease. “People should use tweezers to remove the tick,� she said. “Capture the head of the tick with the tweezers and remove it without squeezing the body. Blood-borne illness can be transmitted to humans if the fluid inside

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After removing the tick, people are advised treat the area with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub or soap and water.

For more information on ticks and their pathogens, people may visit www.health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/ communicable/tickscarrydisease and www.cdc.gov/ ticks/avoid/on_people.

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Guest howls over dog’s attendance at wedding

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EAR ABBY: Is it acceptable to bring a teacup-sized dog to a wedding? The excuse was, “Well, the wedding was at the beach.” The pre-dinner and dancing were inside a high-end resort on the beach. The dog was taken inside these establishments.

After a guest—a family member of the dog’s owner—asked the owner to remove the animal because the occasion was not about her and her dog but the bride and groom’s day, the owner put the dog in a carrying case and the dog returned to the wedding for the rest of the night. Only this one couple made an issue of it and they weren’t in the wedding party, but relations of the dog owner. What do you think?—DOGGONE DISGUSTED DEAR DOGGONE DISGUSTED: The rule of etiquette states that nothing should distract attention from the happy couple—and especially the bride—at the wedding. However, IF the dog owner had first asked for and received permission to bring the animal to the festivities, then it wasn’t rude and the relatives of the dog owner were wrong to intervene.

DEAR ABBY: We were recently at dinner with longtime friends whose political views are

evening, you should apologize, if you haven’t already.

JEANNE PHILLIPS DEAR ABBY different from ours. I believe in the rule of etiquette about avoiding the topics of politics and religion in mixed company.

Well, somehow the conversation turned political.

Voices were raised and I stood up and ended it.

There are now many hurt feelings with the parties involved still disagreeing about what happened and how it was handled. I know my actions were extreme, but things were out of control and I was upset.

How do I deal with this if we are invited to future events?—KEEPING THE PEACE DEAR KEEPING THE PEACE: You may be worrying needlessly, because you may not be invited to future events— at least until the next election is over. Whatever your friends were arguing about, while you had a right to speak up and say it was making you uncomfortable, because your reaction was “extreme,” you may have been as rude as the others. If you caused hurt feelings that

DEAR ABBY: A sibling died recently and I have received numerous sympathy messages in the form of cards, gifts and online posts. Do the people who send them typically expect a response? I feel a little overwhelmed with the amount of attention, and I worry that they’ll think I’m not appreciative if I don’t respond in kind.

What is your advice?— GRIEVING BUT GRATEFUL DEAR GRIEVING BUT GRATEFUL: Their kindness should be acknowledged. To those who sent gifts and cards, a short note saying how much their support meant during this difficult time would be a gracious

response. The online condolences could be handled with one email “blast” conveying the same thing, which shouldn’t be offensive to those who sent their sympathy that way.

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1a. Garage Sale HUGE 4 Family Garage Sale, 506 Pleasant Friday, July 25 7:00-5:30pm, Saturday, July 26 8:00-12:00. Everything for baby girl-clothes newborn to 4T, cribs, toys, shoes, and much more. New & used microwaves, never used white Whirlpool dishwasher.

9. Services Offered CARNES ENTERPRISE- MO Licensed. Well & Septic inspections, water test, home inspections, Septic system repair, new septic tanks & lateral, plumbing. Office 417-235-3413, Cell 235-9606.

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

VINYL SIDING Or replacement windows. Average home $2645 installed. Free estimate, no down payment. Call Fred Allen, 1-800-749-9452

16. Help Wanted ADVERTISING SALES. We are looking for an individual ready to succeed in a sales and marketing positionthathelpsourcustomers grow their business. Base pay plan with bonus opportunities and uncapped earning potential.

Some sales experience would be helpful, but a positive attitude, energy and willingnesstoworkwillbeequally important.Sendacoverletterand resumeto:community@monetttimes.com

16. Help Wanted

16. Help Wanted

DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF Entry-level positions providing support to individuals with disabilities in an individualized setting in the Monett and Mt. Vernon areas.

Shifts: Overnights, Evenings, Weekends, Days, and PRN openings.

Wage starts at $8.15/hr.

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

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

16. Help Wanted

We Need You to Make Their Day! Seeking a

Kitchen Manager

for the Monett School District Child Nutrition Program Do you have food service management experience? Do you want to make a difference in the life of child? Opaa! wants you to join our team to manage a school kitchen. Great opportunity for someone seeking 7 to 8 hours per day working Monday through Friday during the school year. Opaa! offers competitive wages, merit increases, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, advancement opportunities, free meals and no summer work.

stop by the Monett School District Superintendants Office between 8 am-3 pm Monday through Thursday to pick up an application.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a mandatory background check.

Opaa! is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Help Wanted

For more information or to apply please contact Brian Worthington 800.658.0410 ext.173.

Pennington is a part of the Central Garden & Pet Company family of brands, with over 1000 employees and over 16,000 dealers worldwide. Grass seed has become our expertise over the last several decades, and we remain dedicated to providing the finest grass seed in the industry.

CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET IS AN EQUAL AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER OF FEMALES, MINORITIES, VETRANS AND DISABLED.

CDL DRIVER Needed: Pallet Lumber, LLC is looking to hire two drivers. Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License and Clean Driving Record. The hours and days will vary, but will fall on Monday - Friday and you will be

16. Help Wanted DRIVERS, SOLO, 3 or 6 day runs, $44cents per mi, Free Health Ins. Same Day Pay. 800-769-3993 for Details, on line app www.trailiner.com.

Interested applicants please e-mail your resume to jwhite@opaafood.com or

Position Title: Management Trainee, Pennington Seed - Greenfield, MO. Purpose of Position: Play an instrumental role in the success of our daily production in the different departments, while learning all aspects of our business from the ground up. Strive to take on new responsibilities as knowledge is gained, and talent is needed in different positions throughout the company Job Description: • Work with machine operators and warehouse supervisors to learn the different pieces of manufacturing equipment and the process flow of our materials.

• Assist in monitoring inventory of raw products to assure that needed items are on hand for production, but excess inventory is kept to a minimum.

• Assist in the supervising and coaching of all employees in an effort to build star employees that are dedicated to the process and determined to produce quality products.

• Work consistently to improve the process, always looking for a better way that will increase efficiencies, reduce cost and improve quality.

Job Qualifications • Demonstrate a positive attitude at all times, with all people, in all situations.

• Possess a solid work ethic, determined to always get the job done regardless of the glamour.

• The ability to coach employees and help them reach their fullest potential.

• Ability to communicate with employees both below and above this position.

• Must be proficient with computers and computer programs, especially Microsoft Excel.

• Have a Bachelors of Science Degree or equivalent experience.

CAREGIVER/COMPANION, needs part-time position with elderly or disabled. 25 years experience. Excellent references.

12-24-hr shifts. 417-858-3784, or cell 417-229-0949.

16. Help Wanted

Now Hiring Caregivers Nurse Aides Flexible Schedules, Paid Training, Weekly Pay, Day Hours, Growth Potential, Mileage & More! Call 417-782-0111 for more information EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled about careers in your area.

IMMEDIATEOPENING:Fulltime position. Retail and warehouse.

Must have good people skills.

Must pass drug screening. Send your resume or application for employment to: P.O. Box 403, Cassville, MO 65625.

OTR DRIVERS Good Pay & Benefits, Paid Vacation, Guaranteed Miles, Home Weekly.

Call 1-800-533-2343 Comstar Enterprises, Inc. Springdale, AR TEAM DRIVERS, 130,000 per year, 2014 & 2015 trk, home weekly, same day pay, free health ins. 5000.00 sign-on bonus pays out in 4 months, leases and lease purchases available. Detail call 800-769-3993. on-line app www.trailiner.com.

21. Autos, Trucks for Sale FOR SALE: 2006 Cadillac Escalade EXT. Approx. 63,000 miles, 4x4. Has all the extras. Call 417-342-0008 or 417-835-2107.

25. Real Estate For Sale

home most nights. Dry van and flatbed experience preferred. If you are interested or would like further information, please contact: Pallet Lumber, LLC at 417-835-3644 or stop by our office at 9193 State Hwy 76, Exeter, MO.

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DRIVERS, 60,000+, CDL-A, $2500 sign-on, 1 month exp., Same Day Pay! Free Health Ins, No CDL? We have Free training! www.trailiner.com 800-7693993.

DRIVERS: JOIN our growing fleet! Standard Transportation Services gets you home weekly!

Truck w/microwave & fridge. Paid health ins., vacation, holidays and more! CDL-A w/2yrs exp.

1-888-992-4038 ext 105.

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.

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Thursday, July 24, 2014 • Page 11 16. Help Wanted

Full-Time R.N. Applications being accepted for a Registered Nurse to coordinate Medical Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities in Residential Facilities.

Flexible hours, Competitive salary, and Excellent benefits package.

Apply online or in person at: The Arc of the Ozarks 1010 Old Airport Rd. MonettKindness MO 65708 doesn’t cost a thing.

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27. Homes for Sale

29a. Duplexes For Rent

30. Apartments for Rent

47. For Rent or Lease

HOUSE FOR sale in Aurora. No moneydownonthis2bed/1bath.

New central heat/ air.

New flooring.

Vinylsiding,heritageshingleroof, very Large Yard. 4 detached shop buildings. Lots of big trees and a small side deck.

Call 417-846-0324 Mon – Fri 8 AM – 5 PM.

NEWER ALL Brick Duplex, 2 br, 2 ba with garage. Nice location, appliances, open floor plan, with and without garage, $550 rent. 417-354-0744 or 417-773-8948.

UNDER NEW Management, 2 Br 2 Ba apartments in Monett. $475 a month, $400 deposit. 2365951.

J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent.

Weekly low rates - No pets.

Cable TV, refrigerator, microwave. 417-489-6000

RETAIL STORE on Broadway for Rent. 5th & Broadway Monett.

Greatlocation,gasheat,airconditioned. Approx 2100 sq ft total.

Separate store/workspace in back, with double -door freight entrance. Rent $350 plus 1 month deposit and 1 year rental agreement. Available now, call for appointment . No pets.

(913) 449-6543.

33. Miscellaneous for Sale

55. Storage

29. Houses for Rent 1,2, and 3 bdrm rentals available.

W/D hookup, CH/A, stove, fridge. $375-$650 in Pierce city. No pets.

476-3077.

2 BR house in country. Very clean-partially furnished. Verona area. Call 417-669-5098 or application.

FOR RENT Exeter – 2 bed/2 bath brick house. Country setting with large yard, carport, shed, central heat and air. No pets. Please pick up application at 290 State Hwy 76, Cassville, MO 65625(Next to Jersey’s) Call - 417-846-0324 Mon – Fri 8 AM – 5 PM. 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.

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2 BR, 1 Ba. 4-plexe units in Monett. All electric Central H/A, appliances furnished, W/D hookups. Starting at $425 per month, $250 deposit.

354-0744 or 236-0140.

NOW LEASING up scale quad plexes, nestled in a quiet planned neighborhood inside Monett.

Brick facade, 2 Bd, 2 full Ba, walkin closets, garage, laundry with W/D hookup.

Kitchen with bar that opens to dining and living rm. All stainless appliance including builtin microwave. Ceiling fans in all rooms and private patio. Call 417-773-8948 or 417-354-0744.

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

EXTRA NICE, 1 Bdrm apt. Upstairs. Appliances furnished. All electric h/a, private parking. Rent $325, Dep-$200. No pets.

235-6116.

FIFTH & Broadway (upstairs), large 1 Br, LR, bath/shwr. Full kitchen with gas stove. New carpet. A/C, gas heat. Rent $300/mo plus 1 month deposit. No pets.

Available now. 913-449-6543 for appointment.

31. Rooms for Rent

2 UTILITY TRAILERS 4X8 w/ ramp, $360; Truck bed $150 OBO; Like new treadmill $100 OBO. Call 417-271-4144.

4 LARGE dog cages, rubber coated, like new. Fresh pecans, just in time for holiday baking. $4 per lb. 417-476-5265.

43. Produce RAUSCH’S BLUEBERRIES- Last Chance! 4 varieties. 7-9 am Friday & Sat., 9-11am Sunday, 235-7825.

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.

KRUEGER’S STORAGE: Boat & RV storage. Fenced/gated -24 hr access. Ph numbers are 737-4590 or 235-3690. or North Eisenhower & Hwy 37.

WHY PAY More, Rent from Us & Store. S & G Storage.

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

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