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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEARS AGO SEPT. 28-OCT. 4, 1934 • The perversion of automobile brakes gave Fourth Street another thrill when a Buick sedan parked in front of the post office got restless and started down Fourth Street backwards. It angled across the street and into the parking space south of the alley, stopping against Ralph Keinser’s sedan. The damage to the nerves of the people in the Randall and Davis office and the Western Union Telegraph office has not been estimated. • In connection with the work with underprivileged and crippled children, the Kiwanians announced preparation for their stage production, “Scarecrow Creeps.” Funds were recently used from club activities to have another child’s harelip corrected. SEVENTY YEARS AGO SEPT. 28-OCT. 4, 1944 • Hubert Friend announced on Oct. 2 the opening of the Monett Tire Service in the building occupied by the Ethridge Produce at the corner of Broadway and Central. A complete factory-approved recapping service will be offered with operations done by steam. Two recapping molds and two section molds are included in the modern equipment. • With the football season well underway, recent discussions have been given to post-season bowl games and the possibilities of Monett playing host in one of the games is being revived. Last year Monett played Mountain Grove in the Ozark Bowl at Springfield. Due to the geographic location of our city, it is believed that a post-season game with two good teams will be a big drawing card. SIXTY YEARS AGO

Initiation Week for new pledges to the Recondite and Peppy Dozen sororities was climaxed by their annual pin banquet Oct. 2, 1964 at Lakeland Restaurant, at which time the new pledges received their pins and sweaters. Members of the Peppy Dozen, front row from left, are: Linda Arend, Anna Lamp, Sharee Daugherty, Esther Auffert, Patty Arnold and Cathy Owens. Back row: Linda Hensley, Sherrill Maus, Vicki Henbest, Jeannie Latshaw, Sandy Tilford and Janice Booth. File photo/The Monett Times SEPT. 28-OCT. 4, 1954 • For the first time since April 12, 1945, water was running curb full on Broadway on Sept. 29. A downpour that started about 5:15 a.m. caused water to stand on Broadway between Fifth and Seventh streets until about 7:45 a.m. when it receded. Businesses on the south side of Broadway escaped with little or no damage. • Of his eight years with the Missouri Highway Patrol, Trooper Ted Andrus of Monett considers his experiences at the recent state prison riot in Jefferson City by far the most interesting. State patrolmen and St. Louis city police went to the prison on Sept. 22. When the patrolmen entered with 1,000 convicts milling around, “Only one shot was fired, but it was well-timed and well-aimed. After that, all the prisoners obeyed,” Andrus said. FIFTY YEARS AGO SEPT. 28-OCT. 4, 1964

• Some 60 Monett boys are taking part in the Monett Junior Chamber of Commerce’s Little League football program. In its fourth year, the league holds regular practices at the athletic field, teaching fundamentals of the game from volunteer instructors. • A new three-phase primary electrical line soon will be hooked up for service in the Monett city limits. The new line, which will supplement the existing single phase circuit, will be cut into the electrical system in about 10 days, said Jack Gillespie, utilities superintendent. FORTY YEARS AGO SEPT. 28-OCT. 4, 1974 • Finny creatures lurking in the depths of the Sportsmen’s League Lake at Monett City Park were the object of much interest on Sept. 28 as children from throughout the area joined in the annual Kids Fishing Derby, sponsored by Monett

Sportsmen’s League. • M.C. (Cy) Whatley, formerly of Beloit, Kan., has assumed the manger’s position at the Monett J.C. Penney store, succeeding Harrell C. Hall, who retired effective Oct. 1. Hall served 17 of the 38 years with the Penney company in Monett. THIRTY YEARS AGO SEPT. 28-OCT. 4, 1984 • Bill Roetto, who has served on the board of directors of the Monett Rural Fire Association since it was formed in 1971 and as fire chief for all but one year since the position was established, has resigned both positions in protest over action of the board regarding pro-ration of dues. • After a career spanning 65 years, Mrs. William P. “Roxie” Scott has retired as organist and choir director of the First United Methodist Church in Monett, with ceremonies recognizing her for her long

years of dedicated service held at the close of the Oct. 7 service. TWENTY YEARS AGO SEPT. 28=OCT. 4, 1994 • In a surprise move on Sept. 29, the Monett City Council committed potentially $200,000 to construct a terminal building at the Municipal Airport. Encouraged by Commissioner Rex Lane and the airport advisory board, the proposal passed over the mild reservations of Mayor H.C. Beckwith the the project would increase the budget deficit. • A total of $7,913 was raised for the March of Dimes in the Jail and Bail benefit, hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary for Tom Wolfe Memorial Post No. 4207, VFW. This year’s

total surpassed the previous record of around $6,500 set two years ago. TEN YEARS AGO SEPT. 28-OCT. 4, 2004 • The Monett school district found itself at odds with a family with hearing impaired children that moved from Arizona, where they attended mainstream classes. In Monett, school officials found a special education program more appropriate, not in the regular classroom. • Monett High School graduate Jackie Graves, chairwoman of the Washington University Chapter of College Republicans, found herself in the center of preparations for the presidential debate at the university on Oct. 7.

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There’s nothing ‘corny’ about this group GRIP Boys Home hosts annual Corn MAiZE adventure BY MELONIE ROBERTS

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he Verona Corn MAiZE opened Saturday, with this year’s theme honoring local first responders, including firefighters, law enforcement personnel, emergency medical technicians and medical flight operators. The Corn MAiZE, operated by officials and volunteers from GRIP Boys Home in Verona, is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year, and benefits the programs and activities at the facility. GRIP was founded in 2000 by David and Stephanie Doner, to provide a structured environment for youth at risk. To help fund that goal, the couple also started the Verona Corn MAiZE as an annual fundraiser for the project. “That first year, I had cashed in my 401K and savings to get the home started,” David Doner said. “I talked to banks about a loan to help build the facility and no one wanted to take a chance on a group home. “Finally, John Lee, of First Independent Bank, took a chance on us and gave us a loan.” In most communities, a group home for teenaged boys is not necessarily a bonus in the eyes of the residents who live there. GRIP Home is different. A part of the individualized program teaches the young men at the home to give back to the community. “The kids at the group home are so used to people giving to them, we decided to start several service projects to give back to the community,” Doner said. “One thing we do is take care of some of the widows in Verona. We drop by and give them fresh corn, visit with them and take care of small outdoor tasks they can’t manage. “We visit them on their birthdays. It’s a big thing for the kids.” These young men come from backgrounds that may include broken homes, drug use, anger and behavioral issues, multiple foster care placements and more. “We generally have 10 residents, some clients in a family focus group and and independent living program,” Doner said. “Since 2000, we have had hundreds of kids come through here and we have maintained a 73 percent success rate.” The independent living program is for those who have aged out of foster care and have no place else to go. “We have one young man who not only completed the independent living program, but enrolled in college and is now an engineer,” Doner said. “You really don’t see much of that with foster kids.” Others have not only completed the therapy pro-

grams, but have gone on to become Big Brothers and mentors to other troubled youth. “We work with Verona School system and get our residents to the point where they can attend public school,” Doner said. “That means their behaviors and performance must be suitable for a school setting. The school maintains good communication with us on the status of the kids, and if they can make it in a public school setting, they can make it work anywhere.” Most of the boys come to GRIP with not only behavioral and anger issues, but trust issues as well. “They have a hard time bonding, because of their past experiences,” Doner said. “At GRIP, we provide that family setting, and that includes chores, laundry, personal hygiene and work. “Each resident also has an animal to care for, which includes feeding, watering, whatever is needed. That animal is dependent on his resident for everything.” Once a resident completes the program, through hard work and effort, they can graduate with up to $500 or more in their personal account. “They work here and get a lot of customer service experience,” Doner said. “They also train as chore managers, and when they have done that, they are qualified to run a ranch anywhere. It’s pretty involved.” The typical stay at the GRIP Home is about 11 months. Some residents have stayed as long as four years. Upon graduation from Verona High School, they have the opportunity to work through the independent living program which helps prepare them for a life of responsibility and community service wherever they decide to settle. Doner interviews all prospective residents prior to accepting them into the program to get a feel for their underlying issues. “We’ve had kids from other programs sent to us because they weren’t a good fit where they were placed,” Doner said. “We’ve also sent kids to other programs. “Our approach is to relate to kids. Not all of them need that in-your-face approach. We’re a small group home, and we get referrals all the time.” One good result of the programs utilized by the Doners is the state has recommended others considering starting group homes to tour their facility as a model of what works. “We try to make the teen experience as normal as possible,” Doner said. “If a resident needs to get a driving permit, we help him do that. If he has a parttime job, we help with transportation to and from the workplace. That sort of things helps these boys to grow and mature. “We want our place to look and feel like home. We only serve home-cooked meals.” But, it’s not all work and no play for the residents

of GRIP. “We take them on at least two trips a year,” Doner said. “Some of these kids have never been out of state. “Some have never been out of the county. There is a big world out there and they need to know it.” Past trips have included Galveston, Texas; Indianapolis, Ind.; Florida; and Kansas City. Doner credits his GRIP Home staff for a large part of the success of the program. They include: David Boyd, a retired Missouri State Highway Patrolman, seven years; Sgt. Stacy Dawson, who has completed three tours of duty in the war on terrorism, five years; Chris Berry, a social worker, three years; Gary Reed, retired Air Force, eight years; and Cherry Nash, 13 years. “We also have to credit all the volunteers who work throughout the fall season at the Corn MAiZE,” Doner said. “Without them, this wouldn’t happen.” This year, the corn stands an astounding 13-feet in height, making the maze even more challenging. “We are the oldest original corn maze in the state of Missouri,” Doner said. “People liked the idea, I guess. There are tons of them now, but none are this good. “We have the river to irrigate, and the best farmer in the area to bring in amazing corn – Jim Sherwood. We have over 60 volunteers that work here throughout the season, along with 10 EMT’s or police CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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SPRINGFIELD: The Missouri State University choirs perform at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 29 at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. The Missouri State University Orchestra performs Vaughan Williams Symphony No. 3, a suite from Rimsky-Korsakov’s opera “Tsar Sultan” and a Rossini overture at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. At the Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East, Nashville recording artists Kacey Musgraves along with the duo of Jon and Jacob perform at 8 p.m. on Friday. Gov’t Mule performs at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 2. REEDS SPRING: The Honey Dew Drops perform on Friday at the Rock House, 41 High St. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: Dr. John and the Night Trippers perform with the Cate Brothers at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are the Basement Crew on Sunday, Chance Anderson on Sept. 30, and Little Chief on Oct. 1. JOPLIN: Pro Musica opens its concert series with the wind ensemble WindSync performing at 7 p.m. on Thursday at Ozark Christian College, 1111 N. Main. At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, performing this week are Full House with dance and rock on Friday, and Derryl Perry with country on Saturday. TULSA, Okla.: Ringo Starr and his AllStar Band perform at 8 p.m. on Oct. 2 at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa. At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers perform with Steve Winwood at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Skrillex performs with DJ Mustard and Branchez at 6 p.m. on Oct. 2 at the Cox Business Exhibit Hall, Fourth and South Houston. At the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady, the Piano Guys perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. The TruTV (impractical) Jokers and the Tenderloins perform at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. The United States Navy Band performs at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Asbury United Methodist Church, 6767 S. Mingo Rd. Singing cowboy Michael Martin Murphey performs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Freeland Center for the Performing Arts in Bristow, southwest of Tulsa.

KANSAS CITY: At the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, composer and bass player Edgar Meyer plays with mandolinist Chris Thile at 7 p.m. on Thursday. At Crossroads, 417 E. 18th St., Dr. John performs on Friday; Trampled by Turtles play Saturday; and Mayisyahu plays Sept. 30. Limp Bizkit performs at 8 p.m. on Friday in the Power and Light District, 13th and Walnut. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Grand Marquis perform Friday at the VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Casino. At the Midland Theater, 1228 Main, the Piano Guys perform at 8 p.m. on Friday; the Fab Four Beatles tribute band at 8 p.m. on Saturday; B.B. King, Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear perform at 8 p.m. on Oct. 1. Enrique Iglesias and Pit Bull perform at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 2 at the Sprint Center. COLUMBIA: The Honey Dewdrops perform at 7 p.m. on Thursday at Unity of Columbia, 1600 W. Broadway. The Fab Four Beatles tribute band plays at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Missouri Theatre, 203 S. Ninth St. ST. LOUIS: The St. Louis Symphony plays Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5, John Adams’ “My Father Knew Charles Ives” and Sibelius’ “Swan of Tuonela at 8 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Singer songwriter John Prine performs with Amanda Shires at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the University of Missouri campus. A tribute concert to Led Zeppelin is offered at 7 p.m. at the amphitheater in Chesterfield.

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SPRINGFIELD: The Missouri State University production of Stephen Karam and P.J. Paparelli’s play “Columbinus,” a staged exploration of the Columbine school massacre and its ramifications, has performances at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Craig Hall Balcony Theatre at Missouri State University. The 17th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival offers a limited chance to see unusual cinematic works at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Plaster Student Union at Missouri State University. Bert Royal’s play “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead” are presented Oct. 1 through next weekend at the Drury University Studio Theater. Springfield Little Theater presents a stage

version of Disney’s “Mary Poppins” at the Landers Theatre, 311 E. Walnut, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 25 with weekend performances running through Oct. 5. Springfield Contemporary Theater presents “Moonlight and Magnolias,” a stage version behind-the-scenes of the making of the film “Gone with the Wind,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at 431 S. Jefferson. OZARK: A stage version of Corrie Ten Boom’s book “The Hiding Place” is presented Thursday through Saturday at the Stained Glass Theatre, 1996 W. Evangel, through Oct. 25. SPRINGDALE, Ark.: A musical version of “Red Riding Hood” turned into a modern nightmare is presented at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main. MIAMI, Okla.: Miami Little Theater presents “The Wizard of Oz” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Coleman Theater, 103 N. Main. TULSA, Okla.: At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., Hal Holbrook appears in “Mark Twain Tonight!” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday in the Chapman Music Hall. Dr. Seuss’s “The Cat in the Hat” is presented at 2 and 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and Oct. 2 through next weekend at the Tulsa Community College, 10300 E. 81st St. KANSAS CITY: Lyric Opera of Kansas City opens its season with Verdi’s “La Traviata” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and Oct. 1 at the Kauffman Center, with more performances next weekend. Sue Greenberg’s play “Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott” runs through Oct. 19 at the Coterie Theater in Crown Center, Grand and Pershing Road, with morning performances on weekdays. Kansas City Repertory Theater’s production of Thornton Wilder’s play “Our Town” runs through Sunday at the Spencer Theater on the University of Missouri campus, 4949 Cherry. ST. LOUIS: Disney on Ice presents “Princesses and Heroes” at 7 p.m Thursday through Sunday at the Chaifetz Arena, Lindell and Market. The Hilin Art School classical Chinese folk dance troupe performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri. Robina Malik’s play “Unveiled,” about five Muslim women in post-9/11 America, is presented at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Edison Theater on the Washington University campus. Stages St. Louis presents “Fiddler on the Roof” at 8 p.m. Friday, 4 and 8 p.m on Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, with additional shows Tuesday through Sundays

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SPRINGFIELD: Street Machine Nationals run Saturday and Sunday at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. The Ozarks Model Railroad Association presents its fall show on Friday at Remington’s, 1655 W. Republic Rd. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: Dog the Bounty Hunter will speak at 8 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the Walton Arts Center. JOPLIN: The Rotten Brothers Sideshow, with acts of a bed of nails, sword swallowing and contortionists, is presented at 7 p.m. on Sept. 30 in Corley Hall at Missouri Southern State University. The Spiva Center for the Arts, Third and Wall, opens an exhibit of 323 “Saturday Evening Post” covers by Norman Rockwell on Friday, running through Nov. 8. The fifth annual Route 66 Collector’s Show runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Continental Banquet Center, 2801 N. Range Line Rd. TULSA, Okla.: The Tulsa State Fair opens Thursday and runs through Oct. 5 at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014 • Page 5 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Chesterfield Center Park, 2511 W. Republic Rd. The third annual Reggae Fest will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Outland Ballroom, 326 South Ave., featuring Marlon Asher, Natural Vibrations, Josh Heinrichs and SkillinJah. The Fall Festival at the RutledgeWilson Farm, run by the Springfield Park Department, opens Saturday and runs weekends through Oct. 26 at 3825 W. Farm Road 146. ROGERS, Ark.: The second annual Oktoberfest runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday in Frisco Park downtown, including live entertainment and a performance of polka dancing from Ballet Westside. A craft beer expo will be available. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: The Offshoot Film Festival showing short documentaries runs Oct. 2 at the University of Arkansas Global campus on East Center Street. TULSA, Okla.: BaconFest runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday at Centennial Park, 1028 E. Sixth St. KANSAS CITY: The sixth annual Beer Fest runs Saturday in the Power and Light District, 1100 Walnut. The Kansas City Renaissance Festival runs through Oct. 13 at the park in Bonner Springs, Kan., west of Kansas City, open weekends only. COLUMBIA: The Roots ‘n Blues ‘n BBQ Festival runs Friday through Sunday at Stephens Lake Park. ST. LOUIS: The third annual Folk and Roots Festival will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., featuring Sarah Jarosz and the Blue Canyon Boys, the 23 String Band, the Foghorn Stringband and more.

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Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” starring Shirley Jones and Patrick Cassidy is presented at 8 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Seeing a touring production of a classic American musical with a big cast, costumes and veteran performers is a guaranteed good night at the theater. Even the cheap seats are good at the Hammons Hall. The Bikes, Blues and Barbecue Festival takes over the 500 block of West Dickson Street in Fayetteville Thursday through Saturday. Performing out of George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson will be Gary Hutchison, Foley’s Van, Samantha Fish and Andy Frascoi on Thursday; three of those acts plus Gary and John, Steve Pryor, Mountain Sprout, Jesse Dean and Cubby Carrier on Friday; the Nace Brothers and Isayah’s All Stars join five of the above acts to play on Saturday, with the music starting at 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. More activities take place in Eureka Springs.

Joplin Little Theater celebrates its 75th anniversary with a revue including songs and dance numbers for 16 of the 93 musicals presented over the years. Performances will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at 3009 W. First St. Performances may sell out so get reservations in advance.

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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Corn: New activities debut this year

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officers, our Corn Cops, who make sure everyone is safe and having a good time.” New this year are the Zombie Harvest Paintball Shoot and Screamin’ Good Pizza. Other maze favorites returning include the feed wagon, which serves concessions to guests, the Boxer Jocks, a petting zoo, a country store, mov-

ie theater, bounce houses, hayrides and more. “The first year we were open, a woman had a baby in the maze,” Doner said. “She had heard walking would induce labor. It did. “While we haven’t had anything quite that exciting happen since, we try to add something new every year for our guests to enjoy.”

The Corn MAiZE is open Wednesdays from 5-8:30 p.m., Fridays from 5-10 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 10 p.m. Field trips are available by appointment between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call Doner at 498-6071 or visit www.veronamaze. com.

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EAR ABBY: I always thought that “Lana,” my wife of 14 years, and I had the perfect marriage. When I discovered she was having an affair, it hit me like a train wreck. After many weeks of trying to discover who she really is, I found out she has had several affairs throughout our marriage. I still love my wife and feel I could forgive her and regain my trust in her. The problem is, she says she is trying to recover from her actions, so she can no longer hear about my problems or respond to any of my questions. Lana is now saying I need to see someone to discuss our issues with. We are already seeing a marriage counselor, but I suspect he is too connected to us as a couple. What do you think?— LOST IN LIMBO

DEAR IN LIMBO: I think the marriage counselor should have made clear to you and your wife that in order for trust to be rebuilt it takes LOTS of dialogue and listening on the part of both spouses. And painful as it may be for Lana, she owes you the answers to your questions. That said, I think she is correct in suggesting you talk to someone individually. With the help of a licensed psychotherapist—someone who is there JUST FOR YOU—you may be able to rationally decide wheth-

JEANNE PHILLIPS DEAR ABBY er your wife is capable of being the person you assumed she was, and if staying married to her is the best thing for you. DEAR ABBY: My mother died a few years ago after a prolonged illness. My father has found a new lady (“Colette”) to share his life, and they are now engaged. My problem is my sisters. We are all adults with families of our own. They don’t like Colette at all. They are rude to her and behave like spoiled children. Colette is very different from Mom, but our family has always been open-minded and taken pride in our conviction that “normal” is just a setting on the dryer. Colette isn’t after Dad’s money, nor is she forcing her way into our lives. She’s also not trying to replace Mom. It appears she genuinely cares for our dad, which I can understand. He’s a good man, smart, attractive and fun to be with. Dad is happy as a clam. He’s enjoying life and has lots more life to live. The only thing that mars his happiness is my

sisters’ attitudes. What can I do to help them? I don’t want to be too harsh because I know they are still grieving, but I hate to see them drive a wedge into what remains of our family.— JOY IN TEXAS

more they treat her with disrespect, the farther away they will drive her—and your dad. Then suggest that if they can’t resolve their grief, they join a support group or consult a therapist for help.

DEAR JOY: Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your mother. Perhaps you should remind your sisters how grateful they should be that your father has been able to find happiness after losing your mother. Not all widowers are able to do that. Stress that his desire to remarry is a tribute to the relationship he had with your mother, because men who had unfulfilling marriages usually don’t want to commit again. Point out that they have nothing to gain by alienating Colette and a lot to lose, because the

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16. Help Wanted HARDWOOD LUMBER, Inc. has animmediateopeningforaLoader Operator. The position is M-F from 6:40 am to 3:30 pm. Must be able to work overtime when necessary. Paid holidays after 90 days and paid vacation after one year.HealthInsuranceisavailable after 60 days. If you are interested, please no phone calls. You may fill out an application in our office at 9193 State Highway 76, Exeter, MO. 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. 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.

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SECURITAS SECURITY Services is seeking qualified individuals inMonett,MO.Jobrequirements: at least 18 yrs. old, reliable transportation and communication, high school diploma or GED, NO felonies or Class A Misd, and a flexible schedule. Apply online at www.securitasjobs.com.

3 SPACIOUS bdrms, 2 ba, 4 acres to mow, 2 lg living areas, lg laundry room, glassed in porch, 2 car garage w/shop. $800/mo. Call 417-388-1620.

GRASS/CLOVER MIX Approximately 100 4x5 Round Bales for sale. mixed. $25/bale. Leave a message at 417-236-2952 or 417-236-8292.

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PALLET LUMBER, LLC in Exeter, MO has an opening for a skilled Forklift Driver with Lead Person Responsibilities. The candidate that we are seeking will need the following qualities/abilities: strong math skills, some mechanical skills, able to communicate well with others, self motivated, lead by example, team player, willing to work overtime, positive attitude, bilingual English/Spanish a plus but not required. Benefits include health insurance, paid holidays and paid vacation. If this sounds like you, please apply in person at our office, 9193 State Hwy 76, Exeter, MO 65747. M-F 7am to 3:30pm PART TIME OTR Program. Leave Spfld.deliver load, come back. No-touch,Newequipment.Work as much as you want. Justin 866-312-7919. POLICE OFFICER: City of Verona is accepting applications for a full-time or parttime police officer. Requirements: P.O.S.T. certified, H.S. diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, no criminal convictions. Expect thorough background check. Pay based on experience. Applications will be accepted until position is filled and are available at Verona City Hall, 144 N 3rd St, Verona, MO 65769. PURDY R-II School District is acceptingapplicationsforbusroute drivers. Insurance and retirement may be available. Please contact Rod Tucker at the Transportation office 417-4427856 for questions or to obtain an application. Purdy R-II Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 RED TAG Clearance sale on Select Manufactured Homes! These homes are Priced to Sell! Free Delivery & Set-up. Sale Ends 10/11/14! Clayton H o m e s - S p r i n g field, MO 417-865-4181.

26a. Mobile Homes for Rent 2 BEDROOM 1 bath, washer/dryer hookups, furnished kitchen. Close to downtown. No pets. 6 months lease. $350 per month. $150 deposit. 417-235-6097. IN THE Country,2 Br-2 Ba, all elec., stove, frig, W/D hookup. Lawn , water & trash pd. No pets. $425 mo, $200 sec. 825-8681.

29a. Duplexes For Rent 2 BR, 1 Ba. 4-plexe units in Monett. All electric Central H/A, appliances furnished, W/D hookups. Starting at $425 per month, $250 deposit. 354-0744 or 236-0140.

AVAILABLE 10/1 up scale quad plexes, nestled in a quiet planned neighborhood inside Monett. Brick facade, 2 Bd, 2 full Ba, walkin closets, garage, laundry with W/D hookup. Kitchen with bar that opens to dining and living rm. All stainless appliance including builtin microwave. Ceiling fans in all rooms and private patio. Call 417-773-8948 or 417-354-0744.

30. Apartments for Rent 2 BDRM in Pierce City. Ref., stove, DW included. W/D hookups, carport, lg deck overlooking town. $500 rent. 417-489-5220, No pets. UNDER NEW Management, 2 Br 2 Ba apartments in Monett. $475 a month, $400 deposit. 2365951.

TOMATOES AND Onions. Also canning and U-Pick tomatoes. Tomato Farm, 10 miles west of Monett on Hwy 60. 476-5454

46. For Lease FOR LEASE or For Sale: 15,000 sq ft commercial building. 1306/1308 E. Cleveland, Monett. Avail. Oct 1st. 669-3535 days.

55. Storage CROSSLAND STOR-ALL. Across East of Wal-Mart. 10 buildings, 7 sizes. 235-3766. FRIEZE’S STORAGE- 10 Sizes plus outside storage. Gated at night. Phone 417-235-7325 or 417-393-9662. KRUEGER’S STORAGE: Boat & RV storage. Fenced/gated -24 hr access. Ph numbers are 737-4590 or 235-3690. or North Eisenhower & Hwy 37. WHY PAY More, Rent from Us & Store. S & G Storage. 417-235-1914 or 417-235-9289.

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