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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEARS AGO AUG. 24-30, 1934 • Weather prognosticators are busy, saying next winter will be just terrible. They are reading signs and also are believing that one extreme will follow another. But poor Lo, with his untutored mind, seldom knows what he is talking about. An Indian weather prophet is no more accurate than any other goose bone, or corn shuck prophet. He’s just guessing. The predictors of a hard and hungry winter have fond much in the weather of the last few days to support their wild guesses.

• Arlie Ebright of the Monett police force has been bombarding the bird roosts along Central Avenue and Second Street, trying to persuade the birds to go elsewhere to roost. The birds don’t seem to be disturbed a great deal by the shooting. Among the birds which congregate there are the purple grackles, cowbirds, some redwing blackbirds and martins. They make a fine example of how easy it is to wear a welcome out.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO AUG. 24-30, 1944 • Entertained by a program that extended through a 12-hour period, more than 200 4-H members and others interested in the work convened at Monett’s city park for the annual 4-H district roundup, with representatives from six counties attending. District roundups have replaced the former statewide event

held in pre-war years at Columbia.

• Gene Allen, proprietor of the Monett Bakery, said he appreciated the attitude of his customers during the time that he has been out of sugar. With a temporary 500-pound allotment of sugar on hand, Allen said he would resume operations of his pastry department on Aug. 29. A limited supply of enriched Victory Bread has been made while other operations were shut down.

SIXTY YEARS AGO AUG. 24-30, 1954 • Monettans will have an opportunity on Aug. 31 to see for the first time the 1954 edition of the Monett Cubs in football action under the lights Coach Kenley Richardson has scheduled a practice intra-squad scrimmage between the “Greens” and the “Whites” at the Jaycee Stadium.

• Pierce City dial telephone service officially cut in at about 2 p.m. on Aug. 27 in ceremonies in which Southwestern Bell Telephone Company officials and Pierce City leaders participated.

The new dial quarters are located just east of the Pierce City Armory building.

FIFTY YEARS AGO AUG. 24-30, 1964 • The new vocational agriculture building for Monett High School, purchased this spring from Parker Machine Service, has been painted inside and out and completely rewired for safety. An intercom and bell system has been added

to connect the building at Tenth and Cleveland with the central office in the high school building.

• David Whitlock has been named president of the Monett Kiwanis Club to succeed Gordon Brown. Eddie Dawson was elected first vice president and Marion Pilant is second vice president.

FORTY YEARS AGO AUG. 24-30, 1974 • Enrollment at Monett Public Schools for the 1974-75 school year shows an anticipated decrease over last year, with a total of 1,547 reporting on Aug. 26 for opening day classes at the three levels. The total decrease is 94 students from last year’s opening day.

• David Baker of Wentworth, Missouri state champion horseshoe pitcher for the ninth time since 1958, received the 1974 championship trophy. Baker was undefeated in the Class A division this year, averaging 76.8 percent ringers for the 500 shoes he pitched in the competition.

THIRTY YEARS AGO AUG. 24-30, 1984 • Dale Burke, a Monett attorney, has been appointed by the Monett City Council as municipal judge of the City of Monett, beginning Sept. 1. Burke will replace Judge Rex Lane, who has resigned after serving for the past year.

• Melisa Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Burl Thomas Jr., of Monett and a journalism student of the University of Missouri-

By the “official” score of 7 to 2 2/3rds, the Monett Lions Club softbrawl team defeated a Monett Kiwanis Club crew on Aug. 26, 1954 in a three-inning comedy of errors at the Jaycees Athletic Field. After the smoke cleared and the officials were rushed to safety from a game filled with more umpire-baiting and horseplay than softball action, Nick Humy, left, president of the Kiwanis Club, reluctantly presented the “Kink and Liniment League” trophy bat to Charles Dixon, Lions club president. Looking on, left to right, are: Arno Kleiboeker and L.L. Smith, managers of the Lions team, and Charles Main, Kiwanis team manager. File photo/Monett Times Columbia, has been selected for participation in the Missouri Students Abroad Program through International Enrichment and will spend the fall semester in London, England. She is a 1982 graduate of Monett High School.

TWENTY YEARS AGO AUG. 24-30, 1994 • A moving ceremony dedicating a memorial to Julie Hoyt, a handicapped student who died last year, began activities on Aug. 23 at Monett Elementary School.

Around 70 friends and well-wishers joined the Hoyt family in opening the school year with the unveiling of a bird bath and marker.

• Monett Police have

asked city residents for help stopping the use of golf carts on city streets.

Police have received numerous reports of juveniles driving golf carts in residential areas.

TEN YEARS AGO AUG. 24-30, 2004 • The property east of Monett targeted for construction of a dam to protect Monett from flooding has been sold, dashing hopes for flood control. The city was obligated under the deal offered by the Natural

Resources Conservation Service to buy the land.

Mayor Jim Orr told the Monett Kiwanis Club the city lacked the money to act without using up its reserves.

• At the Monett Lions Club’s annual awards night, Margaret Holle was surprised by receiving the esteemed Edward Dalstrom Award, presented through the MidSouth Lions Sight and Hearing Services for her years of service to the club.

ON THE COVER: The weather has been good this year for row crops and Glo Abramovitz, a hobby farmer in rural Pierce City, is pleased with this season’s harvest.

She has canned tomatoes, made pasta and soup bases and even dehydrated tomato skins and powdered them for extra flavoring in meals. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Taking a glance at Glo’s Garden

Hobby farms and urban homesteads a growing trend

BY MELONIE ROBERTS reporter@monett-times.com

W

ith the continuing rising costs at the grocery store checkout counter, there is a growing trend among city dwellers and small property owners to become more self-sufficient by growing their own food items and raising their own meat sources.

“I’m a city girl,” said Glo Abramovitz, a rural Pierce Citian who has, in the past two years, delved into the hobby farm lifestyle. “If you told me 20 years ago I’d be doing this, I’d have laughed at you.

“When I married Mike, he had an incubator and we hatched out some chicks. I fell in love with them.”

For Abramovitz, hobby farming is a way for her to become more self-sufficient and have a sustainable food source in her pantry through a hard winter.

“It’s not for everyone,” she said.

“Not every girl wants to get poo on her shoes or have the chickens eat out of her hand. But I’m a nerd. I love incubating eggs to see what hatches out.

It’s my favorite part, seeing how many eggs hatch and what they turn out to be. The baby chicks are adorable.”

As everyone knows, baby chick grow into adults, and with that comes the advantages of a constant supply of eggs and a rooster in the stewpot for dinner.

“I hate eggs,” Abramovitz said. “I don’t eat them, although Mike does.

But we have plenty for cooking, baking and barter.”

As the founder of the Facebook page, Hobby Farmers of Southwest Missouri, Abramovitz is seeking like-minded people in the southwest Missouri area who are interested in hobby farming, or urban residents interested in making their lawn space

A colorful bounty, the rows of potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, carrots, celery, applesauce, pineapple and dried herbs line the shelves of Glo’s pantry. With the exception of the pineapple, every item was harvested from her own gardens. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

productive.

“We cry on each other’s shoulders when we’ve lost our favorite chicken,” Abramovitz said. “But we also post photos of our latest projects, whether it’s canning something or making a new chicken coop. We all vie for bragging rights.”

Abramovitz also encourages Facebook members to barter their excess goods for items they would like to have, be it food, fowl or friendship bread, an Amish bread or cake made from a sourdough starter that is often shared with others.

Abramovitz recently acquired a clutch of quail eggs that she and Mike

will put into the incubator. At the end of 18 days, these tiny chicks will be placed in a renovated dog kennel for safety. As they grow, they will be released during the day to free range with the chickens and ducks that already inhabit the small plot of land.

“Christina Hensley gave me the quail eggs in exchange for one of my rabbits,” Abramovitz said. “She’s a bad influence on me, but we help each other out with barter, with knowledge and with support.”

This endeavor is a work in progress for Abramovitz.

“I learn as I go,” she said. “I read everything I can on hobby farming,

canning, planting, raising beef, chickens, everything. If you can read, you can learn to do this. That said, I would not have been able to do all of this without the help of my husband.

“Every time I say, ‘I have a plan!,’ Mike just groans. But he’s a really good sport about it.”

Whether that plan is a raised bed garden (“they are the best for weed control, and you don’t have to bend over that far”), tilling a new garden patch (“rabbit poo is outrageously good as fertilizer”), or getting a goat (“I hope to buy one from Chad Wilcox next year”), Abramovitz is enthused about CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK

MT. VERNON: The band Blackberry Winter, which played in the film “Winter’s Bone,” will perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Mt. Vernon Arts and Recreation Center, 822 W. Mt. Vernon Blvd.

SPRINGFIELD: Country musicians Stoney LaRue and the Josh Abbot Band perform at 7 p.m. on Aug. 27 at the Gillioz Theater, 325 Park Central East.

Flutist Bettine Clemen and guitarist Richard Patterson perform a benefit concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Dr. Rock bands Anti-Mortem and Machine Head perform at 8:309 p.m. on Aug. 25 at the Outland Ballroom, FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are Andy Frasco and the Kris Lager Band on Friday and with Dirtfoot on Saturday.

Benjamin Del Shreve, Apache Relay and the Wood Brothers play Aug. 28.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: Classical cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio appears in recital at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Auditorium, 32 S. Main.

JOPLIN: At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, Lynyrd Skynyrd perform at 8 p.m. on Friday. In the regular performance venue, the George Brothers play southern rock on Friday. LoCash Cowboys play on Saturday and the Milton Patton Acoustic Project plays on Aug. 26.

MIAMI, Okla.: Country music giant Merle Haggard performs at 8 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the Buffalo Run Casino.

The Kansas City ukulele and jazz guitar duo of Victor and Penny play antique rock and pop at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Coleman Theater, 103 N. Main.

TULSA, Okla.: Song stylist Aaron Neville performs with Dr. John and the Nite Trippers at 7 p.m. on Friday at the River Spirit Events Center, 8330 Riverside Parkway.

OneRepublic performs at 7 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver.

Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth performs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center, 701 S. Main St. Jazz singer Sarah Mead offers a tribute concert to jazz legend Sarah Vaughan in a concert at 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, 111 E. First St.

KANSAS CITY: At the Starlight Theater in Swope Park, ZZ Top and Jeff Beck perform on Saturday.

At the Power and Light District, 60 E. 13th St., Kip Moore performs on Thursday At Crossroads, 417 E. 18th St., Rev. Horton Heat performs on Friday. The Rainmakers play on Saturday.

The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra performs Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 and Mozart’s “Marriage of Figaro” overture at 8 p.m. on Aug. 23 at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway.

Colbie Caillat performs at 8 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Casino.

“Amazing Grace,” a musical revue of gospel music, is presented at 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 3 and 8 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Chestnut Fine Arts Center, 234 N. Chestnut in Olathe, Kan. ST. LOUIS: At the Verizon Wireless amphitheater in Maryland Heights, country music star Jason Aldean performs at 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday; ZZ Top and Jeff Beck perform at 7 p.m on Sunday; KISS and Def Leppard play at 7 p.m. on Aug. 28.

The folk band Letters to Memphis performs at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 26 at the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd.

At the Pageant, 6161 Delmar, Jack & Jack, Jake Foushee, Sammy Wilk, Kenny Holland and Andrew Lowe perform at 6:30 p.m. on Friday; El Monstero plays Saturday.

AREA THEATRE

BY MURRAY BISHOFF

AREA MUSIC

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SPRINGFIELD: “Heroine,” four short plays about adult situations and strike by local playwrights, is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at 310 S. Campbell.

OZARK: The Stained Glass Theater’s production of Ginger Casebeer’s play “The Land of Nod” runs through Aug. 30 at 1996 W. Evangel.

CARTHAGE: Stone’s Throw Theater presents a stage version of Frank Gilbreth Jr.’s novel “Cheaper by the Dozen” Friday through Sunday, with shows at 7:30 p.m. with 2 p.m. Sunday, preceded one hour by a dinner option.

TULSA, Okla.: “Nanyehi: The Story of Nancy Ward,” a musical based on the life of a historic Cherokee woman, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa.

At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., the musical “Les Misérables” is presented at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and at 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday in the John H. Williams Theatre.

At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, performing this week are Colt Ford and Tennessee Jet on Friday; Delbert McClinton and the Mark Gibson Duo perform on Aug. 28.

PITTSBURG, Kan.: Pittsburg Community Theatre presents “Clue,” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27-29 at Memorial Hall, 503 N. Pine.

KANSAS CITY: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” runs through Aug. 27 at the Off Center Theater in Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd. in Kansas City.

The Kansas City Actors Theatre presents “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-theMoon Marigolds” at the Living Room, 1818 McGee, with performances at 7:30 p.m. daily through Aug. 31.

“Smokey Joe’s Cafe” is presented through Sunday at the New Theatre Restaurant, 9229 Foster St. in Overland Park, Kan. Tom Stoppard’s Shakespeare take-off “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26-Sept. 14 by the Kansas City Actors Theatre at union Station, 30 W. Pershing.

COLUMBIA: “Bingo! The Winning Musical” has performances at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday and 6 p.m.

Sunday at the Talking Horse Theatre, 210 St. James St. The Maplewood Barn Community Theatre, 2900 E. Nifong Blvd., presents the murder mystery “Something’s Afoot” at 8 p.m. on Aug. 28 with shows through the next two weekends.

ST. LOUIS: Union Avenue Opera’s shortened version of Wagner’s “Siegfried,” performed in English, will be given at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and again next weekend at the church theater, Delmar and Union Avenue.

Stages St. Louis’ production of “Always…

Patsy Cline” runs through Aug. 31 at the Playhouse at Westport Plaza.

Slightly Askew Theatre’s production of Nick Otten’s play about Frankenstein, “Mary Shelley Monster Show,” runs at 8 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday this weekend and next at the Chapel, 6238 Alexander Dr. in Clayton.

The St. Louis Shakespeare Company’s production of Corneille French’s play “The Liar,” about the worst first date ever, runs at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Ave. in University City

OZARK: An IPRA bull ride will be held Friday and Saturday at the Ozark Boosters Club Arena, 1000 Riverside Dr. EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: The 20th annual 2014 VW Weekend runs Friday and Saturday, with the tourcade departure at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday. Activities will be centered at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks, 207 W. Van Buren. The parade will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday.

The 2014 Banjo Rally International opens Aug. 27 and runs through next weekend at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks.

Weekday jam sessions will spontaneously occur at the motel.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: The Washington County Fair runs Aug. 26-30 at the fairgrounds. Events will include a Last Band Standing competition Aug. 27-29, a fair pageant at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 at Prairie Grove High School.

JOPLIN: Comedian Erik Rivera performs at 7 p.m. on Aug. 28 in Corley Auditorium at the Missouri Southern State University campus.

TULSA, Okla.: Hillsong Worship appears on tour at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis Ave. The Tulsa Reining Classic runs Aug. 26-31 at the Pavilion at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. Rodeos this week include the ACRA/ CRRA Rodeo on Thursday in Kellyville, southwest of Tulsa; and the ACRA/IPRA Championship Rodeo on Thursday in Oologah, northeast of Tulsa; the sixth annual Cowboys of Color Rodeo at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Pavilion at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St.; the Allen Dickerson

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Memorial Bull riding on Friday in Skiatook, north of Tulsa; and the ACRA/CCRA/ ARA RUC annual rodeo on Aug. 27 in Collinsville, north of Tulsa.

COLUMBIA: The Mid-Missouri Pride Fest runs 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday in Flat Branch Park.

ST. LOUIS: A memorial concert to ragtime scholar and leading performer Trebor Tichenor will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Sheldon Concert Hall.

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: The Fayetteville Roots Festival runs Aug. 28-31 downtown. Performers on Aug. 28 include Mark and Cindy Bilyeu, the Vine Brothers, Willie Watson, Benjamin Del Shreve, Darrell Scott and Tim O’Brien, Apache Relay and the Wood Brothers, some of whom are performing at George’s Majestic Lounge.

ROGERS, Ark.: The 30th annual Frisco Festival takes place Friday and Saturday in downtown Rogers. Live music includes Boom Kinetic at 6 p.m. and the Members Only band at 8:30 p.m. on Friday; Benjamin Del Shreve at 2 p.m.

Dead Strange at 6 p.m. and Backroad Anthem at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday.

KANSAS CITY: Bacon Fest runs 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday at Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd. The Soul Food Festival runs at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Parade Park, 1903 E. 15th Terrace.

ST. LOUIS: The Paper Kite Butterfly Festival runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Butterfly House, 15193 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield.

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MURRAY’S TOP PICKS FOR THE WEEK

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Final performances of Springfield Contemporary Theater’s production of “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill,” with Johnnie Angelia King as Billie Holiday, will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at 431 S. Jefferson. The musical brings Billie Holiday at the end of her career, and her songs tell the story of her hard life, made harder by her bad choices, with her musicality and humanity shining through in her interpretations. Springfield Contemporary Theater’s new location offers an intimate setting for a small-cast show.

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For a fun day nearby, the 56th annual Wheaton Barbecue offers local smalltown entertainment on Saturday at the Wheaton city park. Meal serving begins at 11:30 a.m. with some of the best barbecued chicken in the area. The Spud McCracken Memorial Horseshoe Tournament starts at 11 a.m. Live music begins at 1 p.m. featuring Theo Mason, Plymouth Junction, Ozark Mountain Revival, the Flyn’ Buzzards with bluegrass, Living Word Mission singers and band, the Victorymen and the Spring City Quartet, followed by the original local duck race at 8 p.m. and the 221 Band at 8:30 p.m.

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The 62nd annual Crane Broiler Fest runs through Saturday in the city park, southeast of Aurora. A new carnival provides this year’s entertainment, along with vendors, chicken dinners and live music, including Stone Horse on Friday and the Dave Barton Band on Saturday, both beginning at 8 p.m. the Slick Chick pageant will be held in five age categories in the Christian Church Community Center downtown, with rehearsal on Thursday and the pageant at 6 p.m. on Friday.

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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Glo Abramovitz, a rural Pierce City hobby farmer, has rabbits to breed and some for the stew pot. This big guy is just one of several at home on the farm, along with chickens, ducks, a dog, cats, and soon, quail. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Glo Abramovitz looks over her late summer crop of lettuce and hopes next year to add other late harvest crops, such as green beans. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.

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Garden: Will not buy boxed goods for one year

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her hobby farm and the rewards it offers.

“I have canned pickles, celery, pineapple, tomatoes, pickled cabbage, green beans, carrots, soup, peaches, applesauce, gooseberries, sweet potatoes and pears,” Abramovitz said. “I have also frozen a lot of vegetables and dried my own herbs. I saved the tomato skins from my canning project, dehydrated them and then ground them into powder to use as flavoring in some of the dishes I cook.”

Although the celery and pineapple were not grown in her own garden, Abramovitz also take the opportunity to price match grocery ads, buy what’s on special and taking it home to can, dehydrate or freeze.

Abramovitz has

even dried some green beans for a dish she calls “Leather Britches,” stringing the beans and hanging them to dry in her kitchen.

In winter, the dried beans are removed from the strings, rinsed well, then put on to cook.

After they boil up once, the first water is poured off to remove any bitter taste. The beans are then cooked again in fresh water, along with a ham bone and an onion, and salt and pepper to taste.

“I remember my grandmother talking about Leather Britches,” Abramovitz said. “I thought it sounded good.”

By growing and preserving their own food items, Abramovitz said their household grocery bills have been reduced by more than 30 percent.

“I hope to get a goat by next year,” she said. “That way I can make my own cheese and yogurt.”

Abramovitz is convinced that anyone can become a hobby farmer.

“My advice is to read, read and read,” she said.

“I’ve only done this for a couple of years, but Mike has done it his whole life.

“Next, get acquainted with other like-minded people,” she said. “Most will give you advice or assistance when you need it.”

She is also passing her skills and knowledge along to her grandson, Cam. “I make sure he watches or helps with everything,” Abramovitz said.

“I want to pass the ethic along. Right now, he’s enjoying all of this. I’ll keep it up as long as he is interested.”

Abramovitz has issued a challenge to her fellow hobby farmers and friends.

“I’m not going to buy boxed goods from a grocery store for a year,” she said. “We will buy or barter with our fellow hobby farmers and homesteaders or the Amish community for baked goods and other necessities. The goal is to have no processed foods in the house and to only going to a restaurant one time a month.

“In an emergency, we will be able to sustain hard times for months,” she said, “eating very well.”

And she has yet another plan.

“When I retire, we’ll do more,” Abramovitz said. “It sure beats sitting around watching television.”

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Cousin’s tag-along kids push the limit of bride’s guest list

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EAR ABBY: I am being married later this year, and I’m planning my guest list. My cousin “Emily” has five young children who I’m making an exception to invite. She lives across the country, so she’s starting to book her plane reservations.

Emily just announced that she’s being remarried and her fiance has three children he shares joint custody of. Am I obligated to invite three children I have never met? This is causing a lot of grief between me and my fiance because Emily assumes that they are all welcome. Please advise.—D.C. IN NYC

DEAR D.C.: Call Cousin Emily. Explain that your guest list is limited and that her five children—to whom you are related—are the exceptions. No other children have been invited to the wedding, and you would prefer to get to know her fiance’s children under less stressful circumstances.

Emily’s wrong to assume she can include anyone whose name wasn’t on her wedding invitation. The children can stay with their mother or grandparents during the time their father will be away.

DEAR ABBY: My husband prefers leftovers to sandwiches for his work lunch. He generally takes them in reusable

JEANNE PHILLIPS DEAR ABBY plastic bowls that claim to be dishwasher and microwave safe.

After a short time, these bowls become terribly stained. Not only are they unsightly, but sometimes they harbor odors. Even though they have been thoroughly washed, they seem unclean. We have noticed this happens more often with tomato-based food like spaghetti or barbecue.

I have tried soaking the bowls overnight in dishwashing detergent and even using a small amount of bleach, but the stains remain. Is there a way to remove the stains and odors, or must I continue to buy new bowls and throw the stained ones out?— BOWLED OVER IN ALABAMA DEAR BOWLED OVER: According to “Haley’s Hints,” by Graham and Rosemary Haley (New American Library), if you soak the bowls and lids in cold water for five minutes or more before putting the leftovers into them, you can prevent the staining

from happening. And the odors can be removed by placing crumpled newspaper inside them and putting the tops on before storing them.

(This is also an effective way to deodorize shoes.)

DEAR ABBY: My daughter just got remarried to a man who has a 10-year-old son. I don’t know the boy at all. What is the appropriate name he should call me? My daughter already has two boys from her first marriage and they, of course, call me Grandma. I don’t feel comfortable having her new stepson call me Grandma. Any suggestions?—NAMELESS IN NEW YORK DEAR NAMELESS: Is your heart really so closed that you would tell that boy he isn’t welcome in it? I urge you to be

more accepting of this child, or you may get a name that isn’t fit for a family newspaper—and not only will the boy be using it, but also his father.

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BY CHARLES M. SCHULZ

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1. Special Notices IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please check your ad the first day of publication. If it contains an error, report it to The Monett Times Classified Department.

Errors will be corrected and credit will be issued for the first day of publications only. The Monett Times shall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from the publication (whether published correctly or not) or omission of an advertisement.

9. Services Offered CURBOW APPLIANCE Repair. All makes & models. Reliable, responsive, reasonable.

Mon-Fri 8-5. 417-236-0700.

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

MY DAYCARE is relocating to the Freistatt area! Several years experience. Taking all ages and only 5 children. 417-342-3663.

SIDING & TRIM, Replacement Windows, guttering, entry, storm & garage doors. Over 30 yrs. experience, local references provided. Ken R Mitchell 417-838-2976 Free estimates.

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

10. Lost and Found MALE PUG lost around the golf course. Missed dearly!!! Please call if you have him or have seen him, 423-0393.

16. Help Wanted 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, flatbed, and log trailer 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.

Penmac is looking for manufacturing workers to work at a leading manufacturer for commercial architectural applications Requirements include: Manufacture experience is preferred, stable work history, use of hand tools and machinery as required, tape measure and/of caliper proficiency required, adaptability to temperature and noise levels and safety regulations at all times, be able to I, push and pull, must be able to pass a pre-work screening before placement.

Pay ranges from $9.75-$10.75 per hour positions are primarily second shift positions with some 12 hour rotating shifts.

If interested apply online at www.penmac.com or call Penmac at 417-235-0133

PET GROOMER WANTED Preferred Pets & More 509 Dairy St., Monett

417-235-3647 (DOGS)

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: 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.

LAWRENCE COUNTY Manor is nowhiringforLPNnightshift6pm to 6am. Great benefits, holidays, sick days, vacation. Sign on bonus. Apply in person. 915 Carl Allen Mt. Vernon, MO 65712. Online at lcmanor.com This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

LAWRENCE COUNTY Manor is now hiring for RN day shift 6am to 6pm and some nights 6pm to 6am.Greatbenefits,holidays,sick days, vacation. Sign on bonus.

Apply in person. 915 Carl Allen Mt. Vernon, MO 65712. On-line at lcmanor.com.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

MAIN STREET Feeds is looking for a full time warehouse/mill person. Must be 18, be able to read and lift 50# at a time. Responsibilities include loading customers,baggingfeed,cleaning.Benefits include: Vacation, Sick pay, Health insurance, Holiday pay, Retirement.

Please come to 109 Main St to fill out an application.

TAKING APPLICATIONS for an individual interested in a permanent position as an aluminum welder. Willingness to learn is a must. Previous experience is required. Benefits include paid holidays, paid vacations,. There will be a 60-day probation period .Starting pay will be based on experience. Applications can be picked up at DAR-A-CON IND., INC. 1707 N. Central, Monett, MO. 65708. For more information contact Sonny or Darren Woodward at 235-1914.

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.

Call 235-3135 to Subscribe

21. Autos, Trucks for Sale

small side deck.

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

2011 BUICK La Cross CXL, certified, 56,000 miles, heated power leather seats, remote start, satellite radio/phone, 4 cyc., steering wheel controls. Very clean and great gas mileage. $19,500 OBO. 417-235-2394.

HOUSE FOR SALE: In Cassville, 2 bdrm, 1 ba, completely remodeled. Owner financing. $60,000.

417-350-1622.

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

RENTAL HOUSE, good condition, rents for $400, AC, fenced yard, W/D hookups. Asking $25,000.

235-8152.

29. Houses for Rent 3 BR 1 bath, avail 9/1. $600 rent, $600 dep. Purdy. 489-8883.

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

235-6116.

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

31. Rooms for Rent

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.

J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent.

Weekly low rates - No pets.

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

HOMES FOR RENT: House in Butterfield, 2-3 BR, $400/mon.

Home, 2 BR, 2 Ba, water, sewer and trash paid. $400/mon.

417-489-0527.

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.

26a. Mobile Homes for Rent

29a. Duplexes For Rent

COUNTRY VILLAGE Mobile Home Park has space available forlatemodelmobilehomes.Monett, MO. 235-5404.

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.

27. Homes for Sale

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

417-489-3100.

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

2 BED, 1 bath, new stove, lg. living area, close to downtown Monett. No pets, no smoking, $425 rent + dep. 235-7116 or 4765150.

3 BR House, no pets. Ref reqd. $500/mo. 476-2206.

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.

4 BEDROOM, 2 1/2 bathrooms with finished basement. Big yard, 2 car garage.

(417) 489-2941 or 235-2008. Monett, Mo Martha Guerra.

30. Apartments for Rent

NEWER ALL Brick Duplex, 2 br, 2 ba with garage. Nice location, appliances, open floor plan, with and without garage, $550 and $495 rent.

417-354-0744 or 417-773-8948.

Visit us online at: monett-times.com

33. Miscellaneous for Sale LENNOX CENTRAL/Heat/AC. Duel fuel/95% efficient/3 ton AC. All duct work included and 200 Gal. propane tank. 2 years left on warranty. $3,000, call 417-342-3397.

YOKOHAMA GENERATOR, 8500,gaspowered.Storageshed, 8x12, in excellent cond. must see to appreciate. Cadet remote control airplane w/accessories. Various tools. Call 669-2788.

38. Pets GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies for sale. AKC full registration, 11 weeks old, up to date shots, black & tan, solid white, males, $400.

Calll 417-669-2355.

GIVEAWAYDog.Prettymulticolor, 1 1/2 yr old mixed breed. Good watch dog. Has had shots and is fixed. Medium size. Call 442-7254.

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

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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.

You’re on the city council, how do you feel about accountability to citizens?

If accountability is important to you as an elected official, keep in mind that public notices in this newspaper provide accountability for you.

State law requires city councils to place notices of many activities in a legal newspaper. This is a legal newspaper.

A printed notice in this newspaper can’t be hacked into like a website. It’s permanent.

The date in the corner proves it was printed when required. How much is that perfect accountability worth in times when trust in government at all levels is so low?

Would a similar notice posted somewhere on the internet provide the same measure of accountability?

The answer to that is apparent.

No, it would not.

“Because the People Must Know.”

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Ad Dates: 8-20-2014 Thru 8-26-2014

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