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Celebrating 25 years Huffmaster reaches milestone

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Back in the Good Old Days EIGHTY YEARS AGO Aug. 9-15, 1935 • Near twisters, dust storms, drenching rains, straight hard winds, all bringing a certain amount of damage to telephone wires, electric light wires and trees, swept through the Monett area on Aug 12.

In Monett the precip-itation was heavy enough to give the ground a good soaking and there was no wind to cause damage, but in the Freistatt area a stiff wind laid some fields of corn flat. Wheaton did not get enough rain to lay the dust.

• The Treasury Department on Aug. 14 approved $59.8 million in building projects from an emergency construction fund to relieve unemployment. A new post office for Monett is among the 351 public building projects approved.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO Aug. 9-15, 1945 • Monett joined in the nation’’s jubilant celebration of the end of the war with Japan. With the news being flashed suddenly and unexpectedy at 6 p.m. on Aug. 14, many who failed to have their radios turned on were not aware that VJ-Day had arrived until the fire siren sounded long and loud. Motorists joyfully joined in, and it was a matter of only a few minutes until every whistle and horn in town was going full-blast, as if shouting to the world that war in the Pacific had halted. Business in general was halted for the one-day observance.

• A survey of Kelly Creek will be made by Army engineers as the

result of assistance from Congressman Dewey Short in behalf of the flood control project.

Congressman Short wrote Mayor V.B. Hall that he contacted Lt. Gen. Eugene Reybold, chief of the Engineer’s Corps of the U.S. Army and that the general said he would have surveys made of Kelly Creek.

SIXTY YEARS AGO Aug. 9-15, 1955 • The Monett City Council passed a 13-page ordinance with the sale of $350,000 in water revenue bond, stipulating in great detail how funds will be used to improve the city’s water system. Four different funds were set up to track improvements.

Over 22 years, the city will pay $140,595.60 in interest on the bonds.

• Work is well underway rebuilding Monett’s overhead electrical distribution system. When the system in finished, the power load will increase from 2,400 to 4,160 volts, adding three-phase electricity for the first time, insuring businesses and residences of better service. [Editor’s note: Monett in 2015 has 7,200 volts of two-phase power and 12,470 volts of threephase.]

FIFTY YEARS AGO Aug 9-15, 1965 • On Aug. 13 the Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Frisco Railroad to discontinue eight of its 12 presently operating passenger trains, resulting in only two trains serving Monett. The commission found “no public need” for the continued operation of the eight trains. Effective

day of the change is Sept.

17.

• Norman E Justus of Knoxville, Tenn., a former resident of Verona, has been named superintendent of the University of Missouri’s Southwest Research Center between Freistatt and Mt. Vernon. He will take over on Oct. 1 from Carl Hayward, a Pierce City native.

FORTY YEARS AGO Aug. 9-15, 1975 • The final concert in a Bicentennial summer series was presented on Aug. 14 at the Monett City Park, featuring selections by the Monett Junior High Band and sixth grade band, as well as the MHS Concert Band, announced director John Cheary. The summer band program has been very successful at all levels with good attendance and enthusiasm, Cheary said.

• Football practice got underway on Aug. 15. A total of 80 players received equipment, reported MHS head coach Benny Lawson.

THIRTY YEARS AGO Aug. 9-15, 1985 • Two Monett women had winning entries at the Ozark Empire Fair at Springfield. Virginia Mayer won first and third place ribbons, and Geri Carey won a second place ribbon in the amateur division, all in china painting. Their works were on display throughout the fair.

• A Monett Performing Arts Council organized, representing the various groups all using the Monett City Hall Auditorium. Included were the Theater Arts Guild, the Southwest

An air of anticipation hovered over the locker and equipment rooms at Monett High School on Aug. 11 and 12, 1955 as athletes received their equipment preparatory to the opening of football practice next week. Twenty-one squad men received their gear on Aug. 11 from Coach Kenley J. Richardson and new boys were issued equipment on Aug. 12. Pictured are six of Richardson’s holdovers from the 1954 season, who stored their gear in lockers and talked over prospects for this season. In the front row, from left, are: Dean Holmes, Fred Moseley and Wayne Peak. Back row: Coach Richardson, Tommy Wolfe, Gary Planchon and Jim Young. File photo/The Monett Times Music Makers, the Ozark Festival Orchestra and the Rainbow Children’s Musical Theatre.

TWENTY YEARS AGO Aug. 9-15, 1995 • New Monett Streets Superintendent Mark Blackwell has started his duties, following 13 years in the Springfield street department. Hired to run three departments, Blackwell will concentrate on streets, during construction season, and the sanitation department. The parks will remain under the director of Kermit Daniel, head of the recreation department, who was named acting parks superintendent in July.

• Branson entertainer Barbara Fairchild provided the highlight to entertainment at Howdy Neighbor Days on Aug. 12 in Pierce City. Fairchild has been in Branson since 1992.

TEN YEARS AGO Aug. 9-15, 2005 • With the retirement of longtime collector Margaret Holle in Monett, there are no plans to name a new collector, thanks to innovations made possible by the city’s new Caselle master computer system.

Finance director Dorothy Pendergrass has become more of a presence in the front office at city hall, mostly working on transition tasks.

• The offer of property south of the railroad tracks, owned by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, was turned down by the city council in Pierce City.

Expressing concern that the land represented “biting off more than we can chew,” Mayor Mark Peters voted to break a 3-3 tie to reject the gift.

ON THE COVER: Kevin Huffmaster checks a VIN number for a potential client at Huffmaster Insurance, located at 811 Seventh St. in Monett. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Celebrating 25 years in business Huffmaster Insurance Agency reaches milestone

By Melonie Roberts

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reporter@monett-times.com

ne local business has reached a silver anniversary milestone in Monett, providing auto, business, home, farm, life and health insurance for residents of the bi-county area for 25 years.

Huffmaster Insurance Agency, established in 1990, opened its doors on Broadway, representing three insurance companies. The company was founded by Gale and Susan Huffmaster. Gale Huffmaster, a Missouri State University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, had previously worked as an insurance adjustor for Shelter Insurance, then known as MFA. In 1979, he became a fully-licensed insurance agent and opened and operated his own Shelter agency in Monett for seven years. After retiring in 1986, he became a licensed realtor before deciding to open a new agency with his son, Kevin Huffmaster, who came on board full time in 1993.

Susan Huffmaster left the agency in 1995 to begin her career at Jack Henry & Associates.

Kevin Huffmaster, principal owner and president of the agency, built the new location at 811 Seventh St. in Monett, relocating the business in 2007. The agency is now contracted service providers for 20 insurance companies and general agencies.

A graduate of Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics, Huffmaster is fully licensed in life, health, commercial, and personal lines.

He continued his insurance studies and has earned a Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation, and the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation. The coveted CIC designation signifies a higher professional level of experience and competence, in the comprehensive understanding of risks and exposures.

In addition to Missouri, Kevin is also licensed to write all lines of insurance in Arkansas, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.

“Things have changed in 25 years,”

Kevin Huffmaster, a partner at Huffmaster Insurance in Monett, said technology has greatly improved record-keeping at his office, although the agency, like many other businesses that deal with confidential client information, has to take precautions against the possibility of cyber crimes and hacking. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com Huffmaster said. “Health insurance has done a 180-degree turnaround on us. When we first started writing [policies], no one wanted to write auto. They just wanted to write homeowners. Today, it’s the exact opposite.

Everyone wants to write auto policies and not homeowners.”

When the company first started, everything was done on paper, but advances in technology have helped reduce the carbon footprint of the business.

“When we got our first computer, it was a 24 [megabyte] hard drive, and the salesman asked why we wanted one that big, that we would never use that much [drive] space,” Huffmaster said. “Now, we store all of our electronic information, including client Social Security numbers, banking informa-

tion and dates of birth, offsite.”

Part of the reasoning behind that move is to protect the agency from the possibility of data breach should someone steal their equipment or try to hack into their system.

“Everyone thinks they’re immune to cyber attack,” Huffmaster said. “That is not the case. We even offer policies to protect businesses in the event of a cyber attack or hacking.”

Along with the Monett location, the business also includes a partnership with Huffmaster and Freese, in Longview, Texas, which was established in 2001. The agency is operated and managed by John Freese. Raised on his family farm in Iowa, Freese studied agriculture business at Iowa State University and farmed until 1983.

At that time, he became involved

in insurance, as a board member and underwriter for a small regional mutual insurance company in Iowa. He later became a farm underwriting manager for Rockford Mutual Insurance Company. Before beginning his agency in Longview, he worked for a large State Farm agency in Neosho.

Kevin Huffmaster said the employees of the agency are all highly-involved in the community and continue to better-educate themselves in the insurance business.

He is a trustee at his church, St. John’s Lutheran, and serves on both the local and regional boards of The Children’s Center.

Gale Huffmaster, who remains as a part-time employee doing the field underwriting, serves the Continued on Page 6

The Monett Times Midweek Theater presents “Shrek: the Musical” at 8 p.m Thursday through Sunday at 2900 E. Nifong Blvd., with more shows Aug. 13 through next weekend.

PACE Youth Theatre presents “Seussical Jr.” at 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday at the Launer Auditorium, 901 Rogers St. ST. LOUIS: Verdi’s opera “Rigoletto” is presented at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday by Union Avenue Opera in the church theater at 733 N. Union Blvd.

The Muny continues its season of outdoor musicals in the Forest Park amphitheater with “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” running through Friday. The season closer, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma,” opens Aug. 10 and runs through Aug. 18. All shows begin at 8:15 p.m.

Stages St. Louis continues its season with Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes” through Aug. 16 at the Robert Reim Theatre in the Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Rd., with no shows on Mondays.

SPRINGFIELD: Springfield Contemporary Theater’s production of Nina Raine’s play “Tribes” opens Friday, with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, with more shows for the next two weekends at 431 S. Jefferson.

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.

CARTHAGE: Stone’s Throw Theater presents Ruth and Augustus Goetz’ “The Heiress” Friday through Sunday and again next weekend.

TULSA, Okla.: “Monty Python’s Spamalot” is offered at 8 p.m. on Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday, 8 p.m. on Aug. 13 with more shows for the next two weekends in the John H. Williams Theater at eh Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St. KANSAS CITY: A revue of songs from Lerner and Loewe musicals opens Aug. 13 and runs through Aug. 30 at the Musical Theater Heritage at Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd.

Ernest Thompson’s play “On Golden Pond” runs through Aug. 22 at the Paradise Playhouse, 101 Spring St. in Excelsior Springs.

“The Addams Family” runs through Sept. 21 at the New Theatre Restaurant, 9229 Foster St. in Overland Park, Kan. The musical “Bye Bye Birdie” is offered at 8 p.m Friday through Sunday at the Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware in Leavenworth, Kan., with more shows next weekend.

COLUMBIA: The Maplewood Barn

SPRINGFIELD: The Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Dr., shows its annual “Watercolor USA” exhibit through Aug. 23.

The Springfield Rollergirls performs Saturday at Remington’s, 1655 W. Republic Rd. The 154th anniversary of the Civil War battle of Wilson’s Creek will be marked by special activities Saturday and Sunday at the National Battlefield near Republic.

Living history programs will be presented at Stop 5 on Saturday and Sunday; infantry demonstrations at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.; and artillery demonstrations on the hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: Diversity Weekend runs Friday and Saturday in Eureka Springs, with activities around the city, including booths in Basin Springs Park on Saturday and showing of the film “Sacred Hearts, Holy Souls” at 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Main stage Creative Community Center.

JOPLIN: An exhibit of works by Monett artist John Bremer runs through Sept. 6 at the Spiva Center for the Arts, Third and Wall. Also showing is an exhibit of art from the collection of Pam Denniston.

TULSA, Okla.: The second annual

Saturday. Tim McGraw, Billy Currington and Chase Bryant perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday.

The Lalas perform at 7 and 9:30 p.m. on Friday at the Lumiere Theatre, 999 N. Second St. At the Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market, the American Idol tour is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 10. My Morning Jacket plays at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 12.

Chris Brown performs at 7 p.m. on Aug. 13 at the Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark Ave. At the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., Gillian Welch performs at 8 p.m. on Aug. 13.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week will be R.J. Mischo, the Boss Tweeds and Benjamin Del Shreve on Friday; tribute concerts to Ozzy Osborne, Sabbath and Iron Maiden are offered Saturday; and Jazz Society plays Aug. 13.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: The Cate Brothers perform at 5 p.m. on Saturday in Basin Springs Park.

JOPLIN: At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, performing this week are BuckSnort with Nashville country music on Friday and Uncrowned Kings with variety rock on Saturday.

TULSA, Okla.: At the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa, Leon Russell performs at 8 p.m. on Thursday. Whitesnake plays at 8 p.m. on Aug. 13.

At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, performing this week are Aaron Lewis and Jason Cassidy on Thursday; Charli XCX, Bleachers and Borns on Friday; Here Come the Mummies and Laura Reed on Aug. 12.

KANSAS CITY: At the Starlight Theater in Swope Park, Charli XCX and Bleachers play at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday. Def Leppard plays at 7 p.m. on Aug. 11. Idina Menzel performs at 8 p.m. on Aug. 12. My Morning Jacket and Hippo Campus perform at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 13.

At the Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Shania Twain performs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Chris Brown performs at 7 p.m. on Aug. 12.

Theory of a Deadman, We Are Harlot and Lullwater perform at 8 p.m. on Aug. 11 at the Midland Theater, 1228 Main.

Saxophonist Dave Koz, Rick Braun and Kenny Latimore perform at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Music Hall, 13th and Central.

At the Power and Light District, 13th and Walnut, the country ensemble Gloriana plays at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Trombone Shorty plays at 8 p.m. on Friday. Metric plays at 8 p.m. on Saturday. Jerrod Newmann plays at 7 p.m. on Aug. 13.

Switch performs at 7 p.m. on Saturday in Meadowmere Park, 13500 Byars Rd. in Grandview.

The Rippers play at 9 p.m. on Saturday at the VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Casino.

ST. LOUIS: At the Hollywood Casino in Maryland Heights, El Monstero and Celebration Day perform at 7 p.m. on

AREA THEATRE

A look at area events this week

By Murray Bishoff

AREA MUSIC

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AREA FESTIVALS

Wingapalooza, in which more than 20 Tulsa eateries present their take on preparing chicken wings from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver.

The Snaffle Bit Association World Show runs Aug. 8 through next weekend at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. ST. LOUIS: Comedian Josh Blue performs at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Sheldon Concert Hall.

The Route 66 Car Cruise runs Saturday at Pole position Raceway, 8800 Watson Rd.

LEBANON: The 47th annual Brumley Sing, the four-day extravaganza in honor of Albert E. Brumley, will be held at the Cowan Civic Center, 500 E. Elm, running through Saturday. On Thursday, Gordon Mote performs at 2 p.m. At 7 p.m. performers include Jeff and Sheri Easter, the Nelons, Triumphant Quartet, the Old Paths, the Booth Brothers and Tim Lovelace. On Friday, Legacy Five performs at 2 p.m., and at 7 p.m. Little Roy and Lizzy, the McKameys, the Inspirations, the Chuck Wagon Gang, Freedom Quartet the Diplomats and Tim Lovelace perform. On Saturday, the Perrys and Mark Bishop perform at 2 p.m. At 6 p.m., the Tribute Quartet, the Mark Trammel Quartet, Brian Free and Assurance, the Jim Brady Trio, the Hoppers, the Dixie Echoes Quartet and Allison Speer perform.

SPRINGDALE, Ark.: The 117th Tontitown Grape Festival runs through Saturday. Events take place on Enri De Tonti Blvd. A carnival runs each day.

Live music includes the Leslie Serrano

Thursday, August 6, 2015 • Page 5 Band and country band Ricochet on Thursday; Pamela Ward and the Last Call Orchestra, plus the ShotGun Billys on Friday; and Kyla Horton Stephens, Taylor Edward and country music legend Pam Tillis on Saturday.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: The annual Eureka Springs Bluegrass Festival opens Aug. 13 with the Watermelon Social in BAsin Springs Park for a jam session.

Concerts run through next weekend.

Beading in the Ozarks runs Aug. 13 through next weekend at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, including workshops and exhibits by nationally known bead artists.

JOPLIN: The Wildcat Glades Conservation Center hosts is Shoal Creek Water Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a variety of water-based activities, including the fourth annual Kids Shoebox Boat Race and kayak slalom races.

KANSAS CITY: The Southwest X Central Street Festival, a community art and music event, runs from 6 to 10 p.m.

Friday at 2040 Central downtown.

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Murray’s top picks for the week

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The 42nd annual Ernte Fest in Freistatt, run by the Freistatt Lions, offers a traditional German festival with live entertainment, food, a beer garden, a carnival and dancing, located on the Ernte Fest grounds on the north edge of Freistatt on Highway H, off Interstate 44 at the Monett exit. Family night is 5:30 to 10 p.m. on Thursday with just children’s entertainment and concessions. Hours Friday and Saturday are 4:30 p.m. to midnight with live entertainment and the bier garten. Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express will play traditional German music from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. both nights. On the second stage, The Play Boyz featuring Travis Scott plays Friday and the Mark Chapman Band plays Saturday, both starting at 8:30 p.m.

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The 16th annual Kings Prairie Community Center Benefit Concert offers a Norman Rockwell setting in the country for an outdoor concert of gospel, bluegrass and classic country music. Concessions, including barbecued chicken dinners, begin serving at 5 p.m. Music starts at 6 p.m., with the Revelators gospel group, the Flyin’ Buzzards bluegrass band and Al Brumley Jr. The concert takes place on the Kings Prairie Community Center grounds next to the historic school, three miles east of Monett, south on Highway Z to Farm Road 2015 then a quarter mile west.

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The 79th annual Ozark Empire Fair runs through Saturday at the fairgrounds in Springfield. Live entertainment includes the Missouri Pulling Truck and Tractor Pull Tour performs at 6 p.m. on Thursday; and the Extreme Invitational Rodeo at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, including camel and zebra races. With the Wade Shows carnival, Conservation Department exhibits, fine arts show, vendors with surprising products in the E*Plex, concessions and a chance to see farm animals, the fair makes a great outing for the whole family.

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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Huffmaster: Covers commercial, home, farm, health, life, auto and more

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community by being a member of the Monett Area Community Foundation, a member of the City of Monett Planning and Zoning Board and a member of the Board of Directors of the Monett Historical Society.

Licensed insurance agent Scott Smith is a graduate of Missouri Southern State University, with a bachelor’s degree in marketing, and writes both commercial and personal lines. Scott has served the community as a Chamber Board member.

Karen Ellison handles the personal lines and the health insurance accounts. She received her Registered Health Underwriter designation prior to joining the agency eight years ago, and has since earned her CISR designation, which signifies her comprehensive understanding of risks and exposures. Kevin Huffmaster, Smith and Ellison annually attend continuing education classes and seminars to keep updated on the ever-changing insurance rules and regulations.

Huffmaster Insurance Agency also gives an

Kevin Huffmaster, a partner at Huffmaster Insurance, recently discussed policy options for a client with employee Scott Smith. Huffmaster Insurance carries a complete line of business, residential, auto and health insurance.

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Huffmaster Insurance Agency celebrated its 25th anniversary at its Customer Appreciation Day, held annually in June, when employees cook for and treat their customers to lunch and giveaways.

The entire staff invites area residents to visit the agency as it continues to celebrate its 25th year in business, and the agents look forward to serving Monett and the surrounding area with their insurance needs.

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EAR ABBY: I have been married to “Ken” for 10 years. He is a successful business owner. It has been a struggle to stay married to him because he has control issues and when he doesn’t get his way, he begins a verbal assault on his victim — usually me. He has no friends because he runs them off, claiming they did him wrong (not true), and his employees don’t like him and talk badly about him behind his back. They stay because he pays well. He uses his money to control people.

I love Ken, and life can be normal at times, but once he thinks I’m getting out from under his thumb, his destructive behavior begins.

He treats me like his worst enemy. The pain is becoming unbearable.

One minute he tells me he loves me, and the next he is punishing me for not coming home from the store on time.

I researched online and learned he has many of the traits of a narcissist. It scares me because he doesn’t know he has a problem. He thinks the rest of the world is messed up instead of him.

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Advertisement to Bid Hail Damage Repair Aurora Housing Authority 111 W Springfield, Aurora, MO 65605 The Aurora Housing Authority will receive sealed bids for hail damage repair to Aloha and Oakridge Apartments in Aurora, Missouri. Bids must be a line bid with a grand total of all line items.

Bids will be received until 11:00 am on Friday August 7th, 2015.

Bids will be opened at that time. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bids can be turned in at the address listed above.

Bidders may obtain bid documents and specifications from Aurora Housing Authority in Aurora, MO 417.678.5437 All contractors and sub-contractors shall conform to the most current State of Missouri, Division of Labor Standards and conform to the Missouri Prevailing Wage Law. All bidders shall carry general liability and workers compensation insurance.

Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each Bid as stated with the instructions to Bidders.

Each Bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or draft certified or issued by a state or national bank in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the total amount of the Bid payable to Aurora Housing Authority, or in lieu thereof, the Bidder may furnish a Bid Bond in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the Bid. Such Bond shall be issued by a surety authorized to do business in the State of Missouri, and made payable to Aurora Housing Authority as a guarantee that such Bidder will enter in to a Contract with the Owner for the Work described in the Bid and furnish bond as specified.

A performance Bond and a Material and Labor Payment Bond in amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Bid shall be furnished by the successful Bidder. All Bidders are subject to and must comply with applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or irregularities in the bidding.

No bids shall be withdrawn after the opening of the bids, with consent of Aurora Housing Authority, for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of closing bids.

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.

Diesel Mechanic # Shift – must be able to work any shift Must have verifiable Diesel Mechanic experience Must have own tools Must have verifiable references Must be able to pass a post offer physical and drug screen Full Benefit package offered George’s Inc. is an equal opportunity employer Please send resume to Dan.Halog@georgesinc.com or apply in person.

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DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF Entry-level positions providing support to individuals with disabilities in an individualized setting in Monett.

Immediate openings for Overnights.

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

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT Job duties include: Maintaining and repairing all equipment, and all facility maintenance, including sheetrock repair, painting, plumbing, heating and air, carpentry and some lawn care. Prior facility maintenance, and heating and air experience is preferred.

This is a Monday through Friday position • 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Apply in person at: 850 Highway 60 East Monett, MO 65708 EOE/MF/DV

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25. Real Estate For Sale

NOW HIRING

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.

tion 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.

Manufacturing Assembly Fabrication Shipping Warehouse Experience preferred; stable work history and background check required.

Other requirements vary by position.

Penmac Staffing will help you find the right job for your skills and schedule for free!

Apply online at: www.Penmac.com or apply in person (with two forms of ID) at Penmac Staffing in Monett 600 Dairy Street, Suite D Monett, MO Call 417-235-0133 to schedule your appointment.

EOE 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.

DRIVERS: $70,000 to 80,000 per yr., Exp drivers, Free health insurance, $2500 sign-on bonus (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.

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.

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

800-264-7124 OAK LEAF TRUCKING, LLC is looking for a full or part-time Class A, CDL, driver. Most runs are local and are Monday-Friday. Dry vans and flatbeds.

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 a current copy of your Motor Vehicle Driving Record (MVR), your driver’s license, and current medical card.

REAL ESTATE for sale or trade.

Working in Arkansas? Retired and would like to trade or part-trade?

Double wide with garage, outbuildings, on one-acre, paved road, between Garfield and Avoca. Appraised at approx. $90,000.

479-295-2915.

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

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

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

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

417-489-6000

43. Produce

FOR LEASE: 3 bd, 2 bth, all elec.

2 acres. Large shop. $725.00 plus deposits. South of Verona.

498-6351.

G’S ORCHARD Peaches Ready Now! Red Haven Peaches Ready Now! 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.

26a. Mobile Homes for Rent

55. Storage

2 BEDROOM, 1 Bath. Close to Downtown. Has Washer/Dryer Hookups. No Pets. 6 Month Lease. $350.00 per month, $150.00 deposit. 417-235-6097

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

26. Mobile Homes Sales

26b. Resort Property for Sale

PALLET LUMBER and Hardwood Lumber in Exeter are now accepting applications for machine operators and general laborers.

Please apply in person M-F from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm in our office at 9193 State Highway 76, Exeter, MO. Benefits after 90 days and paid vacation after one year.

Please no phone calls!

NO $$$ Down, Lake Home, 4 Bed, 2 Bath, Large Lot. Shell Knob. 417-846-0324

25. Real Estate For Sale

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.

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 inten-

29a. Duplexes For Rent

29. Houses for Rent BUNGALOW FOR Rent $300.00 per mo. Off St. Parking, Security Deposit, No Pets. In Monett. Call 772-7744

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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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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