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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEARS AGO AUG. 3-9, 1934 • The Gillioz Clothing Company, formerly the Tutt and Osborn Clothing Company, will hold its formal opening on Aug. 4, having been closed the past two weeks to remodel the store building and to rearrange the fixtures.

New hardwood floors have been laid throughout the store and in the display windows.

• The Monett City Council passed an ordinance licensing wholesalers of soda pop and other soft drinks. Every person engaged in the business of selling at wholesale soda pop, Dr. Pepper, Nehi, Coca-Cola or any other soft drinks of carbonated water of any kind, whether they be residents of the city, agent, owner or otherwise, will be required to pay a license tax of $20 a year.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO AUG. 3-9, 1944 • Mayor V.B. Hall proclaimed “Thank Your Yank Week” Aug. 6-12. “No one thing is more stimulating to the morale of our fighting men and women than letters from home, whether they be stationed in this country or abroad.

As a means of encouraging more letter writing, the Gillioz Theatre is encouraging this worthwhile activity.”

• Monett’s War Moms’ Club, an organization whose members send many hours every week making life just a little easier and more pleasant for the hundreds of servicemen and women who spend leisure time here, now has a paid-up membership of 151. The fried chicken dinner sponsored

by the club two weeks ago for the service men met with such enthusiasm that another dinner has been planned for Aug. 20 at the city park.

SIXTY YEARS AGO AUG. 3-9, 1954 • Parallel parking will be instituted on Broadway between Thirteenth Street and Eighth Street in Monett when the new Thirteenth Street roadway is opened for traffic in mid-August. When the Highway 60 is redesignated down Thirteenth Street and west on Broadway, the stop sign at the intersection of Ninth and Broadway will be change to the Ninth Street side of the intersection.

• Mr. and Mrs. Glennon Bass on Aug. 9 opened a modern trailer park at 903 Sycamore St. The 50-by-100-foot lot has facilities to accommodate eight trailers, including water and sewer connections for each trailer. Bass said electricity wlll be supplied through separate meters for monthly rentals.

FIFTY YEARS AGO AUG. 3-9, 1964 • Construction is underway on the 1,920-squarefoot addition to the Gillioz Bank and Trust Company building. The addition will extend the present building north to the alley between Broadway and Bond.

• Six members of the Monett R-1 School Board won re-election following the re-organization to include the Kings Prairie, Pleasant Dale and Pleasant Ridge districts. Dr. Frank Kerr and Jack Fly won three-year terms. Jennings Conyers and Sam Gardner won the two-year terms.

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Ready for permanent retirement is steam locomotive 4,500, built for the Frisco Railroad by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1942. The engine, which was in service on the Eastern Division for about 10 years, pulled the Frisco Meteor through Monett as well as freight trains. Sam Hubbard, roundhouse foreman, at right, with Paul Lasley, roundhouse employee, said Number 4500 has been out of service for three years, due to the conversion to diesel engines. It came to Monett on a freight train on Aug. 6, 1954 on its way to Tulsa, Okla., where it will become a museum piece in the city park. The engine and tender weighed 611,050 pounds and stretched 105 feet. File photo/The Monett Times McShane were unopposed for the one-year terms.

FORTY YEARS AGO AUG. 3-9, 1974 • Erma Bombeck’s “At Wit’s End” column began in the Aug. 3 edition of The Times.

• Petitions with 904 signatures calling for a vote to form a 10-township Barry-Lawrence Ambulance District were presented to county officials on Aug. 5.

• Seventh District Congressman Gene Taylor, who never stated his position on impeachment, spoke vigorously about the accomplishments of President Richard Nixon, who left office on Aug. 9.

THIRTY YEARS AGO AUG. 3-9, 1984 • Pastor Aaron Weibel

has been named the new pastor for New Site Baptist Church, southwest of Monett. Currently continuing his studies at Southwest Baptist University, Weibel previously served the new Life Mission at McCord Bend and the Mission Baptist Church in Washburn.

• Monett Mayor Floyd Stewart said Monett’s centennial year “should be something special for every man, woman and child in Monett. I’d like to see one activity a month, recalling things in our history.”

Stewart told Kiwanians the a museum or an historic village should be built in the city park.

TWENTY YEARS AGO AUG. 3-9, 1994 • By a bare margin of

35 votes, patrons in the Monett R-1 School District gave an almost grudging approval to the proposed $4,060,000 bond issue to build a new high school, enough to top the needed 57 percent margin. The last school bond issue in 1990 passed with 77.5 percent support.

TEN YEARS AGO AUG. 3-9, 2004 • In the Aug. 3 primary election, Monettan Frank Washburn emerged out of an eight-person field to win the Republican nomination for northern commissioner of Barry County.

Incumbent Barry County Sheriff Mick Epperly survived a five-way race to win the GOP nomination for his job. In Lawrence County, Ed Weisacosky emerged out of a five-way primary to become the new Lawrence County sheriff, with no challenge in the November general election.

• Ground was broken on Aug. 5 for the new BarryLawrnece Regional Library Branch in Pierce City, the last of the major public buildings destroyed in the May 4, 2003 tornado to begin reconstruction.

ON THE COVER: Charles LaGarce, aquatics director for the Monett Area YMCA, said the sports center is not only a place where people can get their exercise, but a local hotspot for teens to hang out and enjoy each other’s company. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Oh, those summer nights of yore

Today’s teens strive to reach goals

BY MELONIE ROBERTS reporter@monett-times.com

Many area residents can recall those lazy Mayberry summer evenings where time was spent with friends buying a cone at the Tastee-Freez on Broadway, hanging out at the Gillioz Theater (where UMB Bank now sits at Sixth and Broadway) and walking miles of sidewalks here in Monett.

With modern technology and higher standards of accomplishment, more college-bound teens are focusing their CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

Collin Randles and Haley Aleshire, lifeguards at the Monett Municipal Pool, took a break from their duties for lunch. Both teens are college-bound in the fall and spend most of their time working to earn money for those expenses. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Some Monett High School students take their weight and strength training seriously, putting in some dedicated effort at the Monett Area YMCA. Jonathan Hawkins, pictured above, recently worked out with some friends. Melonie

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Several teens took the opportunity to participate in baseball and softball leagues earlier this summer. Others have attended basketball and volleyball camps to enhance their playing skills. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At the Arkansas Music Pavilion at the Washington County Fairgrounds, Mexican music superstar Pepe Aguilar performs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers plus Edie Brickell perform at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Country music superstar Tim McGraw performs with Kip Moore and Cassadee Pope at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 7.

At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are Aaron Watson and Cody Johnson on Thursday; Forgotten Space and Friends of the Phamily on Friday; the Toadies on Saturday; and Ray Wiley Hubbard on Aug. 6.

JOPLIN: At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, Cowboy Troy performs at 8 p.m. on Thursday.

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

Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Coleman Theater, 103 N. Main.

TULSA, Okla.: The rock band Counting Crows performs at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa.

Michael Bublé performs at 8 p.m. on Friday at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver.

At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, performing this week are Aaron Watson and the Cody Johnson Band on Friday; plus Chiodos, Blessthefall, I Killed the Prom Queen and Capture the Crown on Aug. 6.

The Gaither Homecoming Tour performs at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis Ave. KANSAS CITY: At the Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Justin Timberlake performs at 8 p.m. on Thursday. Mötley Crüe plays at 7 p.m. on Sunday.

At the Starlight Theater in Swope Park, OneRepublic plays with the Script and American Authors at 7 p.m. on Friday.

Comedian Mike Epps performs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Chicago and REO Speedwagon play at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 7.

At the Midland Theater, 1228 Main, the American Idol tour comes at 8 p.m. on Friday. Tori Amos, Trevor Moss and Hannah-Lou play at 8 p.m. on Saturday.

The rock band Yes performs its classic

album “Fragile” and new work at 8 p.m. on Aug. 7.

At the Power and Light District, 60 E. 13th St., Travis Gibson performs on Thursday.

At Crossroads, 417 E. 18th St., Turnpike Troubadours perform on Friday. Play Dead performs Saturday.

Outlaw Junkies play on Friday at Crown Center, 2500 Grand Blvd.

The Beatles tribute band Liverpool and Last Chance Flight perform on Friday at Frontier Park, 15501 Indian Creek Parkway in Olathe, Kan. ST. LOUIS: At the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Maryland Heights, Kings of Leon performs on Thursday. Country star Keith Urban performs on Friday.

OneRepublic plays at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Tori Amos performs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market.

At the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., Ann Hampton Callaway sings from the Streisand Songbook at 8 p.m. on Thursday. Billy Stritch and Marilyn Maye give a concert of music by jazz giant Cy Coleman at 8 p.m. on Friday. Brian Owens presents a concert of Johnny Cash music at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 7.

At the Pageant, 6161 Delmar, performing this week are Turnpike Troubadours and Johnny Henry on Thursday; Leann Rimes and Erin Bode on Saturday; the Cult and Lions of Hazelwood on Aug. 6.

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A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK

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SPRINGFIELD: Springfield Little Theatre presents the fairy tale “Once Upon A Matress” at 10:30 a.m. 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Friday and 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Landers Theater, 311 E Walnut.

OZARK: Ginger Casebeer’s play “The Land of Nod” opens Thursday 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. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday and again Aug. 7 through next weekend at the Rogers Little Theater, 116 S. Second St. EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: Youth

Community Theater presents “Little Women” at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Auditorium, 36 S. Main St. TULSA Okla.: Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” is presented at 7 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m.

Sunday at Tulsa Community College, 10300 E. 81st St. PITTSBURG, Kan.: Pittsburg Community Theater presents the musical “Annie” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Auditorium, 201 W. Fourth St. 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 at the Fox Playhouse, 110 S. Main.

KANSAS CITY: “Legally Blonde: the Musical” will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and again next weekend at Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware in Leavenworth, Kan. “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” is presented through Aug. 24 at the New Theatre Restaurant, 9229 Foster St. in Overland Park, Kan. The Coterie Theater at Crown Center, Grand at Pershing Road, presents “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” through Sunday.

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

ST. LOUIS: Union Avenue Opera presents Andre Previn’s “A Streetcar Named Desire” at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and again next weekend at the Christian Church theater, Delmar and Union Avenue.

The Muny continues season of live theater in Forest Park with “Grease” 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.

“Funny Girl” runs through Aug. 9 at the Tower Grove Abbey Theater, 2336 Tennessee Ave. “The Wiz” is presented at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and again next weekend at the Florissant Civic Center, Parker Road and Waterford Drive.

SPRINGFIELD: This is the final weekend for the Watercolor USA juried art exhibit at the Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Dr., running through Sunday.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: The summer Diversity Weekend runs through Sunday with activities in various locations.

JOPLIN: At the Spiva Center for the Arts, third and Wall, Paul Caponigro: Photographs by an American Master runs through Sept. 7. A surrealistic show of paintings and sculpture by Andrew Au and Jennifer Purdom runs through Aug. 24.

TULSA, Okla.: Comedian Bill Cosby performs at 8 p.m. on Aug. 7 at the Hard Rock Casino.

The comedian Sinbad performs at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Osage Event Center, 951 W. 36th St. in North Tulsa.

An exhibit of Cherokee wampum war and peace belts from 1730 to the present opens on Friday at the Gilcrease Museum., Gallery 18.

Rodeos this week include the Open Rodeo in Clearview on Aug. 4 and 5, southwest of Tulsa, the Green Country Rodeo and the M&M Custom Campers Tour Rodeo, both in Bartlesville on Aug. 7.

KANSAS CITY: The Universoul Circus performs through Sunday at the Music Hall, 301 W. 13th St. ST. LOUIS: All That Tap 23 is presented by the Robert Reed Tap Heritage Institute on Saturday at the Edison Theater on the Washington University

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A series of Charlie Chaplin films will be shown at 7 p.m. on Friday at Moore Auditorium at Webster University in Webster Groves.

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SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark.: The fifth annual Dog Day of Summer Festival runs Saturday in the city park on Main Street, featuring dog contests, a dog parade, best costume contest, a treat eating contest, pet-themed vendors and a Canine Good Citizen therapy dog training demonstration.

TULSA, Okla.: At Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., the World Wide Paint Horse Congress runs through Sunday in the Livestock Complex.

ST. LOUIS: The seventh annual LaBute New Theater Festival runs through Sunday 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.”

The 78th annual Ozark Empire Fair continues through Saturday in Springfield. Featured events include WarriorXross at 6 p.m. on Thursday; and the Extreme Invitational Rodeo at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

With the largest carnival midway in southwest Missouri, farm animals and exhibits of photos and art creations by southwest Missourians, the fair offers a wonderful summer treat.

The 46th annual Brumley Gospel Sing brings top gospel music acts to southwest Missouri, running Aug. 6 through next weekend at the Cowan Civic Center, 500 E. Elm St. in Lebanon. Weeknight shows are at 7 p.m.

Performers on Wednesday include Dailey and Vincent, Greater Vision, Karen Peck and New River, the Diplomats, the Bowling Family and Tim Lovelace. The Thursday evening concert includes Jeff and Sheri Easter, the Perrys, the Booth Brothers, the Freemans, Tribute Quartet and Tim Lovelace.

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Joplin Little Theater presents Sandy Wilson’s musical comedy “The Boyfriend,” running through Sunday at 3009 W. First St. A spoof of 1920s musical comedies, the show has mistaken identities, an English heiress, a catchy score and dance numbers, a sure combination for a fun night at the theater. The original 1954 production ran for 2,078 performances in London.

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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Summer: Many are working long hours to build savings before college

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efforts on wage-earning than recreation.

“I’m working two jobs this summer,” said Samuel Martinez. “I work afternoons at the Monett Municipal Pool and from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. at International Dehydrated Foods. I’m going to University of MissouriKansas City in the fall, and I’m saving money.”

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today’s youth, there’s not much time to relax in the summer.

“Depends on what night of the week it is,” he said. “Sometimes I like to go to the Sunset Drive-In in Aurora for the double feature. I go to the lake at Shell Knob a lot. Most of the time, I go to friend’s houses or lift weights.”

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“I typically hang out with friends at the tennis courts or at North Park,” she said. “I also volunteer at church with the youth programs.”

Aleshire also works as a lifeguard to earn money for college expenses.

“We are real fortunate to have service-minded kids that work here [at the Monett YMCA,” said Charles LaGarce, aquatics director for the Monett Area YMCA. “Many of our summer employees are working to earn money for college or are planning to attend a technical school in the fall.”

Kyle Rhea, 22, plans to go back to college in the fall.

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Rhea plans to attend Missouri Southern State University for two years and then finish up at Texas A&M with a masters degree.

Kieana Guenther, a junior at Monett High School, has attended several volleyball camps and practices piano.

“I’m really looking forward to school this fall,” she said. “For now, we practice volleyball. And, I’m kind of a Netflix addict.”

Friends Jonna Brottlund, Aniesa Parrigon and Hailee Randall try to find time between sports camps, travel and church camps to occasionally hang out

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“I’ve been busy with off season sports camps,” Brottlund said. “I’ve attended volleyball camps in Mt. Vernon, Carl Junction and at home with SBU. I’ve also attended basketball camps at Branson and Cassville.”

“I’ve been taking summer weight classes,” said Parrigon. “I been able to go to the lake, swimming and to Silver Dollar City.”

“I don’t have much free time,” Brottlund said. “It feels like I haven’t slept in a week.”

Randall said when the three are able to get together, they like to get ice cream and walk around Monett, and sometimes go to the movies.”

But, Monett isn’t the only place she has been this summer.

“I went to the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend and to visit my aunt’s convent in New York last weekend,” she said.

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“There will be activities, Mass, swimming, crafts, sports and nature,” Randall said.

“We didn’t go on vacation this year,” Parrigon said. “We had family from Michigan come visit, and we went to Silver Dollar City. I have a big family.

It’s fun to hang out with them.”

When the heat of summer finally hits, many area teens will be nowhere to be found, choosing to spend their time indoors with the remote control.

“I’m saving money for an upcoming trip to Costa Rica,” Randall said.

“When we get together, we’ll have Netflix marathons.”

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DEAR ABBY: I’m a 21-year-old man who has been a successful swimmer in high school and now in college. Over the past few months, I have become obsessed with developing six-pack abs.

I have never had much success with women, and I thought that looking like a movie star might finally get me noticed and make me feel good about myself.

As a result, I have become obsessive about my diet. I have dropped 10 pounds, mostly muscle, and my performance in the pool has suffered. If I don’t see perfect definition between every ab and don’t exercise for at least 2 1/2 hours a day, I feel fat and guilty whenever I eat. I have awakened in the middle of the night worrying about what I’ll eat the next day. I’m concerned for the future when my metabolism will inevitably slow down.

I have begun to think that death is a better scenario than being fat, or feeling that way. I want to be able to enjoy eating again and get my life back. I don’t want to tell my parents or friends for fear of seeming weak-minded. Where can I go for help?— FEELING LOST IN NEW MEXICO

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It is important that you understand what has caused this so you can be successfully treated.

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Although “looking like a movie star” can be an asset—depending upon who the movie star is— unless you are secure about who you are and what you have to offer, you can’t maintain a healthy relationship. (If you don’t believe me, look at the tabloids and start counting how many movie star romances resemble a game of musical chairs.)

If you truly think that death might be preferable to being fat, then you are in trouble. You may have a serious eating disorder, one that could shorten your life. Most people who have an eating disorder need professional help to overcome it, so the place to go is to your student health center. Ask to speak with a

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Applications can be obtained at The Empire District Electric Co. web site at www.empiredistrict.com/Careers/UploadPDFApp.aspx.

Applications are accepted either electronically or printed and mailed to the address below: The Empire District Electric Co. Attn: Human Resources PO Box 127 Joplin, MO 64802 The Empire District Electric Co is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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.

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. Monett MO 65708 Ph.: (417) 354-0071 Fax: (417) 354-0631 Thearcoftheozarks.org

Tire Tech Needed Farm Service Truck / Tire Tech Experience tire tech needed. Hourly wages.

Extra pay for additional farm repair.

Medical Insurance Opportunities.

GRANDE TIRE Co., Inc.

WINTECH MAINTENANCE POSITION WinTech, located in southwest Missouri, has a position available for a qualified manufacturing facility maintenance worker. Previous industrial electrical experience required. This job requires skills in welding, hydraulics, and should be familiar with OSHA regulations. Computer skills and PLC would be a plus. Pay based upon experience.

Resumes, listing 3 references, may be mailed to: WinTech P.O. Box 480, Monett, MO 65708

Attention: Mary Lemings/ Maintenance Position

Call Jeff For Interview @ 417-476-5156 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 home most nights. Dry van and flatbed experience preferred. If you are interested or would like further information, please contact: Pallet Lumber, LLC at 417835-3644 or stop by our office at 9193 State Hwy 76, Exeter, MO. 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.

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16. Help Wanted

16. Help Wanted

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.

GETPAIDtohelpyourneighbors.

OATS is seeking caring drivers in the Barry County area. Good driving record, Pass D.O.T. Physical and drug screen, age 25 or over, Class E license required.

Call 1 800 700-6287 or 417 887-9272 for application.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/ Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

DRIVERS: PART Time OTR Program. Leave Springfield, deliver load, come back. No-touch, New equipment. Work as much as you want. Justin 417-864-7900.

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.

ECONOMIC SECURITY Coproration now accepting applications for full-timeteachingpositionsatour Neosho and Granby Head Start centers. Starting pay for these position is $11.95 to $13.20 per hour, depending on education.

Requires at least one of the following:AnAssociate,Baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education, OR in a field related to this and coursework equivalent to such a major with experience teaching pre-school age children, OR a Baccalaureate degree in any field and admitted into the Teach for America Program. Submit completed agency application and/or resume along with transcript to: Economic Security Corporation, Attn: Job No. T-N3-01 (Neosho), or T-G7-01 (Granby) or both, at 302 S. Joplin, Joplin MO; or mail to PO Box 207, Joplin, Missouri, 64802-0207; or email to rhopper@escswa.org.

Applications available online at www.escswa.org or at 302 S. Joplin Ave. Joplin. Applications due

by July 25, 2014. EOE

THINK INFORMATION The Monett Times 235-3135 www.monett-times.com

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.

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 2001 FORD Ranger super cab.

127,000 miles. 3.0, 6 cylinder. Call 417-476-2300 after 4pm

25. Real Estate For Sale 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.

26. Mobile Homes Sales

29. Houses for Rent

31. Rooms for Rent

GOT BAD Credit? Been Turned Down for a home? Don’t judge your credit anymore. Come see Clayton Homes of Springfield to get a Second Chance at owning a home. 417-865-4181.

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.

J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent.

Weekly low rates - No pets.

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

MOBILEHOMEfor sale located in Purdy Park 3 bedroom Fixer upper Ownerfinancinganoption Cash $ 4900 235-4485.

26a. Mobile Homes for Rent MOBILE HOME in the country. $350/mo + $150 dep. Furnished.

No pets. 417-498-6668.

MOBILE HOMES in Pierce City 2 or 3 bedrooms $375 and $400 plus same deposit Locate in nice quite park. 476-7025

27. Homes for Sale 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.

29a. Duplexes For Rent 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.

2 BR 1 Ba, CH/A, 1 car attached garage. W/d, refrig., gas range.

417-489-3100.

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.

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.

29. Houses for Rent

30. Apartments 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.

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

3 BEDROOM house for rent w/ basement apartment, in Monett. $400 mo + utilities and 1 month deposit.(2)efficiencyapartments $250 ea + utilities and deposit Phone 417-773-0981.

2 BDRM in Pierce City. Ref., stove, DW included. W/D hookups, carport, lg deck overlooking town. $500 rent. 417-489-5220, No pets.

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.

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

7 PIECE Oak Dinette Set , Table is 5 ft., includes 2-18” leafs. 6 chairs. $350.00. (235-8695)

47. For Rent or Lease 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.

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.

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

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

Marshall Storage S Hwy 37, 235-6097.

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

235-6116.

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

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

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

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