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Back in the Good Old Days EIGHTY YEARS AGO Sept. 20-26, 1935 • Is it possible that hunger is the big offensive on the football grounds in these depression years?

Proper stamina wasn’t there when Monett’s football team lost to Cassville 19-0. Coach Ryan found at least two boys went into the game without first having food with the old staying qualities in their stomachs. In spite of that condition they did the best they could uncomplainingly and did not reveal the truth until they were questioned. When a boy struggles through hard football practice and goes into a game in spite of his bad physical condition, loses and still struggles on, that’s courage! It would do well for fans to remember that new and strange conditions surround youth now.

• Camps for young girls of families on relief are being established in Missouri this week and will be ready to receive girls by Oct. 1. Girls from this district will be sent to Centerville. With transient bureaus closed because they were not getting results, programs designated to make roving youths settle down somewhere and go to work have started, many finding room in CCC camps. In the Monett district there is at least one family so low the relief workers find it impossible to help them.

They go about the country begging and live much better than many people who work every day.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO Sept. 20-26, 1945 • The Junior Chamber of Commerce voted Sept.

20 to continue with plans for a post-season bowl football game in Monett

and tentatively tagged the proposed contest as the Strawberry Bowl. The consensus was to invite the Big 8 champion, and if they won’t come, take the runner-up.

• Lt. Ralph J. Hallenbeck of Monett was awarded the distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal in a ceremony in Miami Beach, Fla. Lt. Hallenback flew 13 missions in a B-24 before he was shot down and taken prisoner of war.

He was severely burned in the plane crash.

SIXTY YEARS AGO Sept. 20-26, 1955 • The first Negro baby believed to have been born in Monett arrived on Sept. 20 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Sharren Lewis were heading home to Chicago, Ill. from Camp Chaffee in Fort Smith Ark. on a Frisco passenger train going through Monett.

The mother was rushed to the hospital from the train.

• The annual Kiwanis Kids’ Day, featuring a pet and doll parade, was held on Sept. 24. The biggest attractions at the parade were the fluffy, white ducks, geese and rabbits.

Animals and dolls of every color, size and description were entered in the event, open to children age 12 and under. The event was one of the most successful ever staged, and was witnessed by hundreds of children and adults.

FIFTY YEARS AGO Sept. 20-26, 1965 • In observance of the eighth annual Chicken Eatin’ Week promotion in Monett, school children will enjoy chicken on the menu Monday through Thursday at the Central Park School cafeteria.

• Monett has been

selected as the site for a new 50-bed nursing home scheduled for construction in the future through the Lawrence County Baptist Association.

LACOBA Homes will build on a 15-acre tract facing Highway 60, east of Lakeland Lodge.

FORTY YEARS AGO Sept. 20-26, 1975 • Monett’s Cubs broke open a close game with three second half touchdowns to post a 26-0 victory over the Cassville Wildcats at Cassville in a Big 10 Conference game.

Monett led 7-0 at halftime.

• Occurring at the same time, a complete new communications system has been installed at the Monett Police Department, providing one base station and three mobile units, operating on four frequencies through Motorola. A new emergency communications system began operations at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

The license has been received, enabling the hospital to join the Southwest Missouri Disaster and Administrative Radio Network linking 28 area hospitals.

THIRTY YEARS AGO Sept. 20-26, 1985 • Jumping-Jacks Shoes of Monett has purchased the Bernardo Division of R.G. Barry Corporation, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Bernardo, which makes women’s sandals and casual shoes imported primarily from Italy, will continue as part of JumpingJacks.

• The initiation of meal serving at the recently opened Monett Area Senior Citizens Center has been postponed until Oct. 7 to allow more time for

An excellent apple crop in 1965 assured delicious wintertime meals for those canning apples or apple butter. Pictured at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Oexman in Monett, putting the finishing touches on a large kettle of delicious apple butter, from left, were: Mrs. Roy Goodman, Mrs. Homer Lee, Louis and Inola Oexman, Mrs. Delbert Fritz and Mrs. Gerta Cox. The group started cooking the Jonathan apples, sugar, water and star anise on the morning of Sept. 20 and stirred it constantly over an open fire for about 8 1/2 hours before canning. Nearly 15 gallons of apple butter was canned from the 30-gallon copper kettle which was brought to the U.S. from Germany more than 100 years ago. File photo/The Monett Times the installation of needed equipment at the center, located at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

TWENTY YEARS AGO Sept. 20-26, 1995 • An effort to reach out to children in Monett who could benefit from additional companionship or adult support has fallen through, as the Big-Brothers-Big Sisters program through its Springfield chapter determined there were not enough adults to link into a solid satellite program in Barry County. In search of alternatives, the Monett Lions have launched Saturday Pals.

• Restoration work is underway of Pierce City’s

1886 city hall building. The bell tower, nearly as tall as the building, has been lowered to the ground for cleaning and stabilization

by Quality Trust Inc. TEN YEARS AGO Sept. 20-26, 2005 • A 2006 Pierce pumper, made on a Kenworth chassis, has arrived at the Monett fire Department from Florida, enabling the retirement of a 1960 pumper used in mutual aid responses. A new

compressor, purchased from a $51,900 Homeland Security grant, now lets the department refill air bottles.

• With 450 piles of brush sitting around Monett and property owners not calling to order their removal at $5 a pile, the Monett City Council ordered Sanitation Superintendent Russ Balmas to pick up the debris and add the appropriate charges to utility bills.

ON THE COVER: Rayden White and Maelee Mooneyham gathered on opposite sides of a hay maze wall to discuss the best way to solve the puzzle. The family-friendly atmosphere at the Pickin’ Patch in Marionville is geared to accommodate younger children during their fall festival play time. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Fall on its way with local attractions Corn mazes, pumpkin patches open through Halloween

By Melonie Roberts

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reporter@monett-times.com

t’s time for area residents to get their fill of fall fun by visiting seasonal attractions in the bi-county area.

The Verona Corn MAiZE, located off Highway 60 in Verona, an agri-tourism venture to support the GRIP Boys Home and its programs, is a fundraising effort that began 17 years ago and was the first of its kind in Missouri.

Each year, the maze features a different design through the seven-acre field.

“This year’s tribute is to all the hardworking farmers who work hard day and night to feed America,” said David Continued on Page 7

Rayden White and Rolan White kicked off their summer sandals and jumped into the corn box at the Pickin’ Patch in Marionville.

With lots of toys, buckets and shovels in the play area, the duo had a grand time playing among the smooth kernels on a sunny fall evening. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

There are plenty of places for fall photo opportunities at the Exeter Corn Maze.

Owners Artie and Robyn Cole have been busy the past few weeks preparing for their Sept. 19 opening. Contributed photo

Cooler temperatures and sunny days are perfect for visiting area attractions like the Exeter Corn Maze. In addition to the maze, guests will have the opportunity to visit the pumpkin patch, play with corn cannons, a pumpkin cannon, zip line, inflatables, a hay ride, indoor barn swings, a petting zoo, a jumping pillow, the new paintball shoot and more. Contributed

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A look at area events this week

By Murray Bishoff

SPRINGFIELD: Rocker Bryan Adams performs at 8 p.m. on Friday at the O’Reilly Center at Drury University.

Grammy nominated country singer Lee Bice performs at 6 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Shrine Mosque, 601 E. St. Louis.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are the Josh Abbott Band and Mike Ryan on Thursday; William Clark Green on Friday; Leon Russell on Saturday; Buckcherry on Sept. 22; Splitlip Rayfield, Milton Patton and the Shotgun Billys on Sept. 23; and Samantha Fish, Mountain Sprout, Josh Hoyer and Gary Hutchison on Sept. 24.

Missouri State University piano professor Peter Collins performs at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall at the University of Arkansas.

JOPLIN: The Pro Musica concert series opens its season with the Brentano String Quartet performing at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the First Presbyterian Church, 509 S. Pearl.

At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, performing this week are Joe Giles and the Homewreckers on Friday, the Brandon Butler Band on Saturday, and Matt Stell with red dirt country music on Sept. 24.

TULSA , Okla.: At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, a tribute concert to Daft Punk plus DeDboli and Rufus is offered Thursday. Josh Garrels, Will Reagan and Zach Winters play Friday.

BARTLESVILLE, Okla.: At the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 S.E. Adams, “The Piano Men with Jim Witter” is offered at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 24.

NEVADA: At Cottey College, the piano duo Zofo performs at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Center for the Arts. Singer songwriter Danen Kane performs at 8 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Ramey Dining Room.

KANSAS CITY: The Kansas City Symphony performs Ravel’s “Bolero,” Schumann’s “Konzertstück for Four Horn,” Walter Piston’s “Incredible Flutist” and Shostakovich’s “Festive Overture” at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway.

Twenty One Pilots closes the Starlight Park concert season at 7 p.m. on Sept. 22 in Swope Park.

The Kansas City Conservatory of Music Orchestra performs Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 and Barber’s “Medea’s Dance of Vengeance” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St. UB40, Ali Campbell, Astrop and Mickey Virtue perform at 8 p.m. on Sept. 22 at the Midland Theater, 1228 Main.

The Bobby Watson Jazz Quartet with Curtis Lundy perform at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St. Five Finger Death Punch and Papa Roach perform at 6 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Events Center, 19100 E. Valley View Pkwy. in Independence.

AREA THEATRE

AREA MUSIC

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SPRINGFIELD: Le Wilhelm and Steven Barrett’s play “Cucumbers” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at Missouri State University’s Craig Hall, with more shows at 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 21 through next weekend.

Springfield Little Theater presents “Grease” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday with more shows through Oct. 4 at 311 E. Walnut.

Springfield Contemporary Theater production of Christopher Durang’s “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” continues at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m.

Sunday, with more shows next weekend at 431 S. Jefferson.

OZARK: Jacob Fuchs’ play “Vanity and Valor” opens Thursday and runs through Oct. 17 at the Stained Glass Theater, 1996 W. Evangel St. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: Final performances of Peter Shaffer’s musical “Amadeus,” loosely based on the life of W.A. Mozart, has shows at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday in the Studio Theater, 505 W. Spring St. ROGERS: The musical “Cabaret” is presented at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at the Arkansas Public Theater (formerly the Rogers Little Theater), 116 S. Second St. SPRINGDALE, Ark.: “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley” is offered at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main.

JOPLIN: Joplin Little Theater opens its season with “The Full Monty” at 7:30

p.m. on Sept. 23 and 24, with more shows through next weekend at 3009 W. First St. MIAMI, Okla.: Miami Little Theater presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 with more shows through next weekend at the Coleman Theater, 103 N. Main.

TULSA, Okla.: At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., final performances of the musical “Miss Saigon” are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m.

Sunday in the John H. Williams Theatre.

The Broadway show “The Illusionists” is offered at 8 p.m. on Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday in the Chapman Music Hall.

PITTSBURG, Kan.: TV artist and choreographer Toderick Hall performs at 8 p.m. on Sept. 21 at the Bicknell Family Center, 1711 S. Homer.

KANSAS CITY: The Whirling Dervishes of Rumi perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Music Hall, 13th and Central.

Kansas City Repertory Theatre presents Sondheim’s “Sunday in the Park with George,” runs through Oct. 4 at the NelsonAtkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St. Shows are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.

Sundays and weekdays.

“The Addams Family” runs through Sept. 21 at the New Theatre Restaurant, 9229 Foster St. in Overland Park, Kan. “The Oldest Boy,” a show about a family’s struggle to send their child, possibly a reincarnation of a high Buddhist Lama to India for training or stay in the U.S., is presented with the help of the Paul Mesner Puppets, with shows Thursday through Sunday at the Unicorn Theater, 3828 Main.

Paradise Playhouse Dinner Theater presents Kent Ludwig’s play “Leading Ladies” Friday at 101 Spring St. in Excelsior Springs.

The original melodrama “Sally Saves The Day” is offered at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and more shows next weekend by the Slightly off Broadway Theatre, 114 Marietta St. in Excelsior Springs.

The Coterie Theatre’s production of “The Miracle Worker,” the story of Helen Keller, opers Sept. 22 and runs through Oct. 25 at Crown Center, Grand Blvd. and Pershing Road.

COLUMBIA: The Columbia Entertainment Company presents “Mary Poppins” Thursday through Sunday with more shows next weekend at 1800 Nelwood Dr. Talking Horse Productions presents Clif Morts’ play “Praying Small” at 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at 210 St. James St. Bruce Norris’s Pulitzer Prize winning

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SPRINGFIELD: This is the final weekend for the Missouri State University Department of Art and Design’s exhibit of student works in animation, digital and electronic arts at the Student Exhibition Center, noon to 5 p.m. through Saturday at East Walnut and 20th St. The 16th annual Fall RV Sale runs Friday through Sunday at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

FAYETTEVILLE: The grand opening of the new Faulkner Performing Arts Center will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at 453 N. Garland.

ROGERS, Ark.: The fourth annual Rogers Dog Show will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday at the Frisco Main Stage downtown.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: Twenty artists open their studios for a Studio Tour on Friday and Saturday in various locations, primarily downtown.

JOPLIN: The 19th annual Town and Country Quilt Show will be held Friday and Saturday at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, Fifth and Byers, opening at 9 a.m. both days.

Larry the Cable Guy performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin.

WYANDOTTE, Okla.: The Eastern Shawnee Tribal Powwow is offered Saturday at 12615 S. 705th Rd. TULSA, Okla.: Comedian Jay Leno performs at 8 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa.

The TV show “The Price is Right” offers a live production Sunday at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver.

AREA FESTIVALS

SPECIAL EVENTS

dark comedy “Clybourne Park” is offered at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Stephens College theater, with more shows next weekend.

MT. VERNON: Fiber Daze, a celebration of art in fiber with weaving, knitting and classes plus offerings by vendors, is presented at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Mt. Vernon Arts and Recreation Center, 822 W. Mt. Vernon Blvd.

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SHELL KNOB: The Shakin’ in the Shell Festival runs Saturday with a car show and live music at the Chamber of Commerce Park on Needles Eye Road. A carnival, horseshoe tossing contest, dog pageant and evening music by LiveWire is scheduled.

REPUBLIC: The 54th annual Ozarks Steam Engine Association Steam-ORama, a fair and working exhibition of steam powered equipment, runs Thursday through Sunday at the association’s grounds on Highway 60, east of Republic.

SPRINGFIELD: The Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma chapter hosts Oktoberfest Friday and Saturday at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

Harvest Fest opens Saturday and runs on Saturdays through Oct. 25 at the Springfield Park Department’s RutledgeWilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Road 146. Farm-related activities and live entertainment is offered each week.

BELLA VISTA, Ark.: The American Legion Post presents Oktoberfest on Friday at 1889 Bella Vista Way. JOPLIN: A Festival of Arts is offered Saturday between Fourth and Sixth streets downtown with many activities for children.

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Murray’s top picks for the week

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Cider Days, the fall street festival on Walnut Street in Springfield, east of downtown, features a juried art show by more than 100 artists and crafters Saturday and Sunday. Live performances run through the day by dancers and musicians. Concessions are available. Admission is $4. This is the biggest show of its type in southwest Missouri, bringing vendors from the great distance. Park by the Hammons Hall and be prepared to walk.

Apple Fest runs Friday through Sunday in downtown Marionville. The royalty pageant is at 6 p.m. on Friday, the parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, the Marionville Idol contest at 2 p.m. on Saturday and fireworks at 8:45 p.m. on Saturday. Concessions are available on the square.

Live entertainment includes Renegade Rail at 9 p.m. on Friday, and on Saturday: Reavisville Sticks at 11:30 a.m., High Hopes at 4:15 p.m., Shuyler Valley at 5:30 p.m., Emily Reel at 7 p.m. and triple Shot at 9 p.m.

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Though it may be impossible to get tickets at this late date, music superstar Taylor Swift performs at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 and 22 at the Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd. A sellout is likely. Those who want a second chance may try to see Swift on Sept. 28 and 29 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, where the cheapest seats start at $170, if you can find them. Good luck. Hers will be the to-see concert of the year.

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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Guests will have the opportunity to play a jumbo version of Rock-’em-Sock-’em Robots with the Boxer Jocks at the GRIP Boys Home Corn MAiZE in Verona. The motorized cages allow participants to safely throw punches at their opponent.

Contributed photo

Rolan White cautiously approached a wicked witch as she was melting behind a hay bale in a broomstick maze at the Pickin’ Patch in Marionville.

He courageously tweaked the lady’s nose before running off to join his friends in another part of the maze.

Melonie Roberts/ reporter@monett-times.com

The child-friendly cow train is just one of many at the Exeter Corn Maze. Contributed photo

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Attractions: Corn mazes and pumpkin patches are staples of fall season

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Doner, program director at GRIP Boys Home.

“Those who don’t miss a single turn will successfully navigate the maze in three miles. Those who get lost will walk a lot more.”

The MAiZE features movie nights each Friday and Saturday. Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy the cow train, a hay ride, the twin spin, boxer jocks, jumbo jumper, pumpkin chuckin’, the corn cannon, gold mine, little kernal’s corner, concessions and more.

“We have new all-inclusive pricing this year and discounts for buying tickets online before we open,” Doner said.

“Guests can check out our Facebook pages at Verona Maze and The Zombie Harvest to get the discount code.”

The MAiZE opens Sept. 19, and runs through Oct. 31. Hours of opera-

Local fall attractions

Exeter: The Exeter Corn Maze, located three miles south of Exeter on Highway MM, features a pumpkin patch, corn cannons, a pumpkin cannon and more Verona: The Verona Corn MAiZE, located off Highway 60 in Verona, is an agri-tourism venture to support the GRIP Boys Home and its programs Marionville: The Pickin’ Patch, located at 22813 Hwy. ZZ, offers hay rides, hay mazes, a corn bin and plenty of room for picnics

tion are from 5-8:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, 5-10 p.m.

Fridays, and 2-10 p.m.

Saturdays. Field trips can be scheduled by appointment from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Just down the road is the Pickin’ Patch, located at 22813 Hwy. ZZ in Marionville.

Our clinic staff is delighted to introduce to you our newest member, Betty Seeley, Nurse Practitioner.

Betty was trained by Dr. Hodde years ago in ER when she was studying for her NP degree, and she has since extended her experience into clinical practice and well-woman exams. She is here on Mondays to provide well-woman exams and meet any quick medical needs you might have had over the weekend. Call us today at 417-476-7201 for an appointment with Betty.

The new 2015 design at the Verona Corn MAiZE, located off Highway 60, is dedicated to all of the hardworking farmers of America. Contributed photo The Pickin’ Patch offers a variety of fam-

ily-friendly, fall-themed activities, including hay rides, hay mazes, a corn bin and plenty of room for picnics.

This year, guests are likely to find the fields invaded by minions, the lovable Universal Studios franchise characters who are said to exist only to serve history’s most villainous masters.

New this year is a sorghum maze, tire swings and photo opportunities galore.

“We planted an entire row of specialty pumpkins this year,” said Collette Witt, wife of farm owner Richard Witt. “They are pink. We are promoting Breast Cancer Awareness in October.”

The Pickin’ Patch Farm opens Saturday, Sept. 19. Hours of oper-

ation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Field trips and private events may be scheduled by appointment.

For more information, people may visit The Pickin’ Patch Farm on Facebook or call 417258-7132.

The Exeter Corn Maze, located three miles south of Exeter on Hwy. MM, will host its season opener at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19 with its annual Pumpkin Run. This year, all proceeds from the run will benefit Blazi Lowe, of Exeter, who has been diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a fast-growing, high-grade brain tumor.

The maze will feature the all-new Maze of Terror, along with the Haunted Barn and the

Zombie paintball interactive ride, featuring live zombies, beginning at 7 pm.

Guests can also enjoy a number of other activities, including the pumpkin patch, corn cannons, a pumpkin cannon, zip line, inflatables, a hay ride, the cow train, indoor barn swings, a petting zoo, a jumping pillow, the new paintball shoot and more.

The maze is open from Sept. 19 through Nov. 1.

Hours of operation are from 5-10 p.m. Fridays, 1-10 p.m. Saturdays, and 1-6 p.m. Sundays. All haunted activities begin at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.

For more information, people may go to www.exetercornmaze. com, visit Exeter Corn Maze on Facebook or call 417-846-3959.

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Sapphires pass as diamonds in case of mistaken identity

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EAR ABBY: Last year I gave my new (at that time) girlfriend, “Alyssa,” a pair of earrings for her birthday. They were in a box from a department store marked “fine jewelry.” She loved them and became emotional in expressing her gratitude.

I thought it was because it was the first piece of jewelry I had ever bought for her.

When she opened the box I explained that they were her birthstone — sapphires — but WHITE sapphires. In her excitement she must have missed that part.

The earrings are large — maybe one carat apiece. Yesterday I overheard my granddaughter ask Alyssa if they were real diamonds, and Alyssa told her yes!

I kept my mouth shut when she said it, but now I understand why she was so excited when she first saw them. She cherishes the earrings and has told me numerous times she will never take them off.

I want to make this right, but I’m afraid she’ll feel embarrassed because she must have told her girlfriends and family I gave her diamond earrings — which I didn’t. Abby, what do I do? — LOVING BOYFRIEND IN VIRGINIA

DEAR BOYFRIEND: You should straighten this out with your girlfriend,

wants a relationship with his daughter. What to do? — JUST WANTS TO RELAX

Jeanne Phillips Dear Abby but do it privately. After that, let her disclose the fact that her diamond earrings are really sapphires at her discretion — or not.

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s daughter and her husband are in their early 40s. When they invite us to visit them, there is never any preparation or advance planning. They provide no clean sheets or towels.

If they order out, they expect us to pay.

When they visit us, they leave beer cans in the bookcases, devour all snacks without asking, etc. Their house smells strongly of pet odors. If we opt to stay in a hotel, they are offended.

Every occasion revolves around drinking alcohol, and lots of it. I’ll have one drink, so they won’t say I am uptight and feel uncomfortable around me. My husband is intimidated by his strong-willed daughter, and wishes this just would all go away.

There have been many, many more incidents and overall generally narcissistic and rude behavior. My husband

DEAR JUST WANTS: You either grin and bear it — and that includes laundering your own sheets and towels when you visit — or send your husband to visit his daughter alone.

DEAR ABBY: A very good friend of mine had a facelift. I’m out of the country, so I have only seen pictures of her.

I don’t think it looks good at all. It looks fake and, in my opinion, has ruined her looks.

What should I say when I see her or when she asks me directly what I think of it? I hate to lie, but I don’t want to hurt her feelings. — HONEST FRIEND DEAR HONEST:

Sometimes people can be “too” honest, so be diplomatic if you are asked directly. Tell her you always thought she was beautiful — inside and out — and thought she looked great before, but if she’s happy with the result, that’s what’s important.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

To order “How to Write Letters for All Occasions,” send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby — Letter Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the price.

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New federal food safety rules issued after deadly outbreaks

By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Food manufacturers must be more vigilant about keeping their operations clean under new government safety rules released Thursday in the wake of deadly foodborne illness outbreaks linked to ice cream, caramel apples, cantaloupes and peanuts.

The rules, once promoted as an Obama administration priority, ran into long delays and came out under a court-ordered deadline after advocacy groups had sued. Even then, the Food and Drug Administration allowed the Aug. 30 deadline to pass without releasing the rules to the public.

The new rules will require food manufacturers to submit food safety plans to the government to show they are keeping their operations clean. Once the rules go into effect later this year, companies will have to prepare detailed plans that lay out how they handle the food, how they process it, how they clean their facilities and how they keep food at the right temperatures, among other safety measures.

The idea is to put more focus on prevention in a system that for decades has been primarily reactive to outbreaks after they sicken or even kill people. The majority of farmers and food manu-

facturers already follow good food safety practices, and the law would aim to ensure that all do.

Michael Taylor, the FDA’s deputy commissioner for foods, said the rules will “create a level playing field.” He added: “The food safety problems we face have one thing in common — they are largely preventable.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 48 million people — or 1 in 6 people in the United States — get sick annually from foodborne diseases.

An estimated 3,000 people die.

FDA investigators have often found dirty equipment in food processing facilities after deadly outbreaks. Agency reports issued after the outbreaks linked to ice cream, caramel apple and peanuts, among others, detailed processing facilities that were badly designed for cleaning or not maintained in sanitary conditions.

In the Blue Bell ice cream outbreak this year, FDA inspectors found many violations at a company plant, including dirty equipment, inadequate food storage, food being held at improper temperatures and employees not washing hands appropriately. Three listeria deaths were linked to ice cream produced by the company.

A 2011 listeria outbreak linked to Colorado cantaloupe killed 30 peo-

ple. The FDA said old, hard to clean equipment and improper cooling were partly to blame for the illnesses.

The outbreak of salmonella linked to a Georgia peanut company in 2009 killed nine and sickened more than 700 people in 43 states.

It was that outbreak, early in President Barack Obama’s first term, that prompted the government to move forward on strengthening the food safety system. An executive from that company was recently convicted of selling salmonella-tainted food and could face life in prison.

The food manufacturing rule is one of seven that the FDA is issuing to improve food safety. The agency also issued rules Thursday to ensure safer manufacturing of pet food.

The most controversial rules are regulations due in October that would set new standards for farmers growing produce. The rules would require farmers to take new precautions against contamination, making sure workers’ hands are washed, irrigation water is clean and that animals stay out of fields, among other things. The FDA has worked with the agricultural sector to set reasonable standards, but some in the industry and in Congress say the standards will be burdensome for business.

Congress first passed the rules in 2010, and

it took the FDA two years to write the specific requirements. The agency revised that proposal after some opposition to the first version from farmers and the food industry but agreed to deadlines in a lawsuit filed by food safety advocates who said the agency was moving too slowly. The FDA waited until the Aug 30 deadline to submit the rules to the Federal Register, a process that kept the agency in compliance with the courts. But they would not make the rules available to the public until Thursday.

Mindful of the high cost of outbreaks and recalls, food companies generally have supported the rules.

The rule “ensures that prevention is the cornerstone of our nation’s food safety strategy, places new responsibilities on food and beverage manufacturers, and provides the FDA with the authorities it needs to further strengthen our nation’s food safety net,” said Pamela Bailey, CEO of the Grocery Manufacturers Association, which represents the largest food companies.

In addition to regulating farms and food manufacturing facilities, the food safety law authorized more inspections by the FDA and gave the agency additional powers to shut down facilities.

The law also required stricter standards on imported foods.