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Back in the Good Old Days EIGHTY YEARS AGO Oct. 25-31, 1935 • On Oct. 25, the Monett High School Cubs played the Mt. Vernon High School football team to a 6-6 tie on the latter’s field. A hard rain persisted throughout the game, and the fans were all under cover of umbrellas, blankets and raincoats. This condition made it much harder for the teams to stay in there and fight their best. In the fourth quarter Monett opened up a passing attack that could not be halted. Monett was on Mt. Vernon’s 8-yard line when the final blast of the whistle sounded.

• The Kiwanis Club is making arrangement to have a doctor present at each performance of “Demon in the Dark,” to be presented Nov. 6 and 7. The appearance of the terrible sea demon, the Creole woman’s ghost and that gruesome bloody severed hand that crawls around on its fingers may overcome the audiences.

But if your heart is good and you like the thrill of your blood turning to ice water, you’ll more than enjoy this play.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO Oct. 25-31, 1945 • Two Army engineers who visited Monett on Oct. 25 said a system of dams and channel walls will have to be constructed along Kelly Creek before the city will be safe from floods. A survey of the Kelly Creek watershed will be needed to develop a plan and both officers said that it would probably take two to three years after the start of the survey before any construction would begin.

• The Victory Loan

campaign began on Oct. 29 with a goal of raising $342,000 in Barry County, including $162,000 in Monett, with $66,000 of that in E Bonds. Switching from the title “war bonds” to “victory bonds” in tribute to the triumph won by our Armed Forces, the Victory Loan campaign will last until Dec. 8.

SIXTY YEARS AGO Oct. 25-31, 1955 • Dedication services for the new Free Will Baptist Church building at Central and Sycamore will be held on Nov. 20, announced Pastor James T. Davis. The attractive new edifice, with a seating capacity of 300 in the auditorium, has been in use since last December while completion of the building has been in progress.

• Prospects appeared favorable for a highly successful new well at West Scott and Eisenhower.

Initial tests showed it producing 600 gallons a minute. A depth of 1,603 feet was reached on Oct. 26. The city had hoped for at least a 400-gallon producer.

FIFTY YEARS AGO Oct. 25-31, 1965 • Scoring touchdowns in every quarter, on passes, a punt return and pass interceptions, the Monett Cubs romped to a 43-6 victory over the Cassville Wildcats on Oct. 29, climbing into a three-way tie for fifth place in the Big 10 standings. The Cubs scored four times from distances of 65 yards or more and were in command from early in the game.

• The final segment of Interstate 44 between Joplin and Springfield

opened for traffic on Oct. 27. The 7.3 mile segment starts at the junction of Highway H, north of Monett, and continues east, bypassing Mt. Vernon, and connects with an 8.6-mile stretch between Mt. Vernon and Halltown.

FORTY YEARS AGO Oct. 25-31, 1975 • Lee M. Adams of Monett, widely known artist and non-professional archaeologist, has donated the original manuscripts, drawings, photographs, surveys and site maps of all Indian sites he investigated over a 40-year period in Barry, Lawrence, Newton, Stone and McDonald counties, and some in Arkansas, to the Ralph Foster Museum at the School of the Ozarks.

• Dedication of a bronze school bell, which was first rung in Pierce City in 1872, took place on Oct. 30 at Central Elementary School, where the bell has been installed as a Bicentennial project, according to Earle Staponski, Central School principal. The bell was in use until 1955 when the present school was built, and was recently donated to the school by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Peters and the Pierce City Business and Professional Women.

THIRTY YEARS AGO Oct. 25-31, 1985 • The Theatre Arts Guild gave three performances of Tennessee Williams’ play “The Glass Menagerie” Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 and 2 at the Monett City Hall Auditorium. The play was the first drama by a major author presented by the theater group.

• Missouri State Auditor

Some 35 to 40 employees of the City of Monett and their families picketed on Monett’s Broadway on Oct. 25, 1975, in protest of the city’s stand on union representation and other areas of city government. The group carried placards inscribed with complaints against the city. Employees voted for representation by Electrical Workers Local Union No. 95 and the Public Service and Hospital Employees Local No. 50 in an election conducted by the Board of Mediation on Sept. 19, 1975. The city has appealed the election. File photo/The Monett Times Margaret Kelly came to Monett to announce she opposed the Monett R-1 School District’s proposed property tax levy. The district had allowed its tax levy debt service fund to build up a surplus more than the state considered a “reasonable reserve” to pay for a re-roofing project and retire a $203,000 bond issue. Kelly urged patrons to file a complaint for overtaxation to county prosecutors and to file a class action lawsuit.

TWENTY YEARS AGO Oct. 25-31,1995 • While chlorination has been a longstanding practice in Monett, Empire District Electric has announced it will add chlorine to its water systems in Verona, Aurora and Marionville. Neither Pierce City nor Purdy chlorinate. The new No. 4 water tower in Pierce City is equipped to run chlorine. Purdy has no chlorination capacity

and no history of water issues.

• Engineer Kevin Sprenkle reported to the Monett City Council on the recently finished sixmonth project to remove the dip in Eighth and Broadway, which ran over costs with the addition of installing the first storm drain running to Kelly Creek there, grinding down the height of Broadway, extending Eighth Street, fixing soft spots and upgrading exposed water lines while the street was open.

TEn YEARS AGO Oct 25-31, 2005

• The concrete bowl on Monett’s newest water standpipe behind Lowe’s was slowly raised from the ground to the top

by Caldwell Tank crews using hydraulic jacks and a crane. The tower will be ready for use by Nov. 15.

• Monett Police Chief David Tatum has announced he will retire from his position on Jan. 20, 2006, after holding the position for six and a half years. Tatum, 65, steps away from Monett with memories of when he started here as an officer in the fall of 1967. He later served as county sheriff.

ON THE COVER: Around 3,000 people poured onto the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church in Monett last year for the seventh annual Trunk or Treat celebration, more than in the past two years said Paul Lanning, church pastor. Costumed characters began lining up at 4:45 p.m. on a warm evening for the Halloween substitute celebration. Janie Bates, right, put treats in a bucket for Andrew Eaton, held by Miranda Nute and accompanied by Sierra Heintz. Murray Bishoff/

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Thursday, October 22, 2015 • Page 3

Trunk or Treat stops at new location this year Trunk or Treat

When: Saturday, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Monett Area YMCA parking lot What: An event where children can get treats from multiple “trunk stops,” and participate in multiple activities

YMCA to host annual Halloween tradition in Monett

By Melonie Roberts reporter@monett-times.com

The sponsor will remain the same, but the location for this year’s Trunk or Treat, scheduled from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Saturday, will be at the Monett Area YMCA parking lot.

“Several organizations, businesses and individuals from previous years will continue to sponsor the event,” said Gordon Brown, Monett Area YMCA executive director. “We will move activities inside in the event of inclement weather.”

Brown said attendees should at arrive at the main YMCA entrance, where Jack Schultz and Bill Van Wie, with the assistance of Boy Scout Troop No. 140, will direct traffic to appropriate parking areas.

“We will still have trunks of candy, hay rides in the park, s’mores, inflatables, carnival games, hot dogs, popcorn and more,” Brown said. “All activities and food are free, and the event is open to anyone.”

In previous years, the event has seen between 3,000 to 4,000 attendees.

Major sponsors include Jack Henry and Associates, First State Bank, Community National Bank, First United Methodist Church, Edward Jones and others, still registering as of press time.

In-kind sponsors include B&B Theaters, Fritz Implement, Dairy Queen, McDonald’s, and several groups, organizations and individuals still registering as of press time.

“This is the same event as those in previous years,” Brown said. “We’ve just moved the location. Everyone is invited to attend.”

Trunk or Treat will offer a wide range of games for children to play. Last year, Arianna White bowled over pins looking suspiciously like candy corn as Caylee Sooter prepared to reward her with treats. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com Wagon rides through Monett’s South Park are on tap for this year, offering a special treat for Trunk or Treat participants.

Murray Bishoff/ timesnews@monett-times. com

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A look at area events this week

SPRINGFIELD: The Missouri State University Chorale will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 3555 W. Fremont Ave. Blues Traveler performs at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East.

The Drury University Jazz Ensemble and the Evangel Jazz Orchestra perform at 7 p.m. on Friday at Hebrews Coffee, 1604 E. Republic Rd. At Drury University, the choral ensembles perform at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 at Stone Chapel. The jazz ensembles perform at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27.

CARTHAGE: At the Woodshed at Cherry’s Art Emporium, 311 S. Main in the square, Jeremiah Jones and the Riverband perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

JOPLIN: The Pro Musica concert series continues with the Donald Sinta Saxophone Quartet performing at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the First United Methodist Church, Fourth and Byers.

At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, the Lang Du Band plays in a New Wave tour on Sunday in the Pavilion. In the regular performance venue, Retrorockerz play at 8 p.m. Friday.. Pearl plays dance and R&B on Saturday.

MIAMI, Okla.: Rocker Vince Neill performs at 9 p.m. on Saturday.

TULSA, Okla.: At the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa, the Fab Four Beatles tribute concert at 8 p.m. on Thursday.

At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, performing this week are Maddie and Tae plus Tucker Beathard play on Thursday. The Josh Abbott Band and Carly Pearce play on Friday. Ben Rector plus Judah and the Lion play on Sunday. Chvrches and Manslonair play on Oct. 26. Mack Miller, Goldlink, Demo Genesis and The Come Up play on Oct. 27. Jamey Johnson plays Oct. 29.

Christian musician Chris Tomlin performs Sunday at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver.

Nora Jones plus Spaceperson perform at 8 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady.

Montgomery Gentry performs at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Osage Casino, 951 W. 36th St. N. Steven Curtis Chapman performs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Broken Arrow

Performing Arts Center. t PITTSBURG, Kan.: The Pittsburg State University Strings and Multigenerational Choir perform at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 at the Bicknell Center for the Arts, 1711 S. Homer.

KANSAS CITY: Janet Jackson performs at 8 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd.

The Kansas City Symphony performs works from Italian operas, including works

by Rossini, Verdi, Puccini, Leoncavallo and Mascagni at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway.

The Chicago Symphony with conductor Ricardo Muti performs Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 at 7 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the Kauffman Center.

At the Midland Theatre, 1228 Main, Jewel Running, Boots, Bishop Nehru and Cuz Lightyear play at 8 p.m. on Thursday.

Misterwives plus Waters and Cruisr play at 8 p.m. on Sunday.

Celtic Woman performs at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Music Hall, 13th and Central.

Chamber music ensembles from the Kansas City Conservatory of Music perform at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry.

Vocal music ensembles from the Kansas City Conservatory of Music perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Country Club Christian Church, 6101 Ward Parkway.

AREA THEATRE

By Murray Bishoff

AREA MUSIC

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SPRINGFIELD: Springfield Little Theater offers a stage version of “Huck Finn” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m Sunday with more shows next weekend at 311 E. Walnut.

“A Christmas Story: the Musical” opens at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 with shows through Oct. 30 at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

The MSU theater and dance departments presents the fall dance concert at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 in Craig Hall’s Balcony Theater.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: Quiara Hudes’ play “Water By The Spoonful” has shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, through Nov. 8 at the Studio Theatre, 505 W. Spring

St., a block from the Walton Arts Center.

At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are Vintage Pistol, Cosmic Americans and Buffalo Hustle on Thursday; Justin Moore, Nate Kenyon and Buddy Brown on Friday; Henry and the Invisibles on Saturday; Michal Menert and the Pretty Fantastics on Sunday; and Whiskey Myers on Oct. 29.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: “Anna: A Haunting Theatrical Experience,” with dance, special effects and “haunted house thrills,” is offered at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays at the Auditorium, 36 S. Main, through October 30.

TULSA, Okla.: At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., “The Rocky Horror Show,” the original stage version of the cult film, is presented at 7 and 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday in the Charles Norman Theatre. “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” is presented at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday, with more shows next weekend in the Liddy Doenges Theatre. The Tulsa Ballet presents Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday in the Chapman Music Hall.

Illusionist Brett Shaw performs at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Community Center in Bixby.

PITTSBURG, Kan.: The Pittsburg State University Theater Department presents “Charlotte’s Web: at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, 1711 S. Homer.

KANSAS CITY: “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Live” perform at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the Midland Theater.

The 1920 film “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” will be shown at 7 p.m. on Oct. 29, accompanied by organ, at the Kauffman Center.

The dance ensembles from the Kansas City Conservatory of Music perform their fall concert at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 at the Olson Performing Arts Center, with more performances through next weekend.

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

“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 at 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays through Nov. 16 at the Unicorn Theater, 3828 Main.

Nicholas Wright’s play “Vincent in Brixton” about Van Gogh at age 20, runs through Nov. 1, with shows at 7:30 p.m.

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SPRINGFIELD: The annual Wine and Food Celebration, featuring hundreds of wines and food from local restaurants, is offered from 2 to 5 p.m. at the White River Conference Center, 600 W. Sunshine.

The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale runs through Sunday at Remington’s, 1655 W. Republic Rd. At the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, the Antique Festival of the Ozarks runs Saturday and Sunday. The Ozarks Coin Club Show also runs Saturday and Sunday, The Southwest Missouri Museum Associates ninth annual Fall Fashion Show is offered Friday at the White River Conference Center.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: The fifth annual Minis in the Ozarks rally for

mini-vehicle owners runs Thursday through Sunday, with a parade at 4 p.m. on Friday downtown.

The 13th annual Mad Hatter’s Ball, a benefit for the Eureka Springs School of the Arts, will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday at 15751 Highway 62 West.

TULSA, Okla.: The U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show runs Friday through Oct 31 at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. The Wizard World Comic Con runs SAturday at the Civic Center, Seventh and Houston.

KANSAS CITY: The American Royal runs through Nov. 24 along the riverfront downtown. The livestock show begins Oct. 21 and runs to Nov. 1.

NPR host Ira Glass offers a program on radio journalism at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Kauffman Center.

ST. LOUIS: Political commentators Bill O’Reilly and Dennis Miller offer a show at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market.

“Long Island psychic” Theresa Caputo performs at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Peabody Opera House.

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The Ozark Festival Orchestra opens its concert season at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Pianist Jacob Furry will play Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Vocal soloist Priscilla Schmitt sings Adele’s “Laughing Song” from “Die Fledermaus.” The OFO will also play the “Light Cavalry Overture” by Von Suppé and Copland’s “Variations on a Shaker Melody.” Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and free for students.

AREA FESTIVALS

SPECIAL EVENTS

Wednesday through Saturday and 2 p.m.

Sunday at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theater, 3614 Main.

Tarell McCraney’s play “The Brothers Size” runs through Nov. 5 at the Unicorn Theater, 3828 Main.

The Quality Hill Playhouse offers a revue of songs from Tin Pan Alley in the ragtime era through Nov. 1 at 303 W. 10th St. COLUMBIA: Talking Horse Productions presents Neil LaBute’s “Reasons to be Pretty” at 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at 210 St. James St. The University of Missouri Theater Department presents “Hedwig and the Angry Itch” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the Corner Playhouse on Hitt Street.

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SPRINGFIELD: The Missouri State University music department offers a Heine Festival, dedicated to music from poems by Heinrich Heine, at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Ellis Hall.

The final day for Harvest Fest is Saturday at the Springfield Park Department’s Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Road 146. Farmrelated activities and live entertainment is offered each week.

Heartland Opera presents the most popular of all operas, Bizet’s “Carmen” for Missouri Southern State University’s Spanish semester, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Taylor Auditorium at MSSU. Internationally recognized mezzo Lisa Chavez is Opera’s Bad Girl. Fully staged, the show will offer a full orchestra and chorus in Taylor Auditorium. Advanced tickets are offered at a $5 discount.

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For a good old-fashioned whodunit on stage, Arts Center of the Ozarks presents Agatha Christie’s “Spider’s Web” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main, with more shows next weekend. One of the best community theaters in the area puts on well-paced, costumed and staged plays in an intimate theater, Construction on the hall’s new parking lot should now be completed for greater convenience.

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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Under an orange-tinted sky, revelers at the Trunk or Treat taking the hayride made their own S’mores and heard stories told by Boy Scout Troop No. 140. Cooking their marshmallows over an open fire at last year’s event were Amanda Doty and Nikki Lawyer. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com

Brianna Wilson, with a little help from dad, Mike Wilson and mom Megan, plucked a duck from the pond to win a prize from Neena White at last year’s Trunk or Treat celebration. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com

Monett police, firefighters and the Barry-Lawrence Ambulance District all shared treats at the Trunk or Treat. Police Chief Tim Schweder personally shared sweet treats with the children during last year’s event.

Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com

Many of the “trunk stops” at Trunk or Treat had exotic themes, like the stop at Lego City, a familiar place with unusually large Lego superintendents. Murray Bishoff/times-

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Inflatables from both the Monett Area YMCA and the First United Methodist Church will once again be available for youngsters at the eighth annual Trunk or Treat this Saturday. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com

Walk in • Drive in • Fly in

Thursday, October 22, 2015 • Page 7

Jennifer and Bryan Jackson, right, brought the Flintstones to life for last year’s Trunk or Treat, providing a monster-sized treat for Jase Kaiser, held by mom Katie Kaiser.

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Old habits die hard during woman’s transition to a man

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EAR ABBY: My daughter has been in a lesbian relationship for 14 years.

They recently took me to lunch and informed me that her partner, “Nicole,” is in the process of transitioning to a male.

Nicole has now legally changed her name to “Nick” and has begun hormone treatments.

They have been going to counseling for the past six months. Since Nick began the transition, I have seen him three times. Last week when I was visiting, I accidentally called Nick by the wrong pronoun, “she” instead of “he” a couple of times. I was either immediately corrected or ignored until I realized I had used the wrong word. It hurt my feelings.

After I got home I sent Nick a text to apologize and explain that it would take time for me to get used to saying “Nick” and referring to him as a he.

I told them their correcting me bothered me. All weekend I could tell they were irritated with me, and I felt it was uncalled for.

What do you say?

Am I wrong to feel hurt that they haven’t given me a chance to get used to the new name?

— MARGARET IN MISSISSIPPI

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Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT), is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet, lawn and garden supplies markets. Our Garden Segment is seeking a Maintenance Technician to be a part of our Pennington division based in Greenfield, Missouri.

Please see our website at www.central.com for additional information. Or contact Pennington seed at 417-456-3303 or 417-456-3305 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide maintenance support across all departments, document work performed and parts used.

• Inspect machine operation, diagnose defects and make repair decisions during the inspection process.

• Install new machinery.

• Follow preventive maintenance program including lubrication of machinery.

• Respond to unplanned occurrences with machinery and facilities.

• Assist Foreman with current projects.

• Follow up on continuing projects.

• Maintain a clean orderly workplace in compliance with Central Garden & Pet and OSHA standards.

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE • General machine knowledge applying to power transmission and electronic/electrical control.

• General millwright knowledge.

• Basic welding skills, oxy/acet, TIG, MIG and stick.

• Ability to troubleshoot machines with timely accuracy.

• Ability to work across all levels of the organization and maintain a helpful attitude.

• Ability to take direction and continue work unsupervised.

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER OF FEMALES, MINORITIES, VETERANS, AND DISABLED

Are you a Compassionate, LACOBA Homes, Dedicated CNA? Inc., a 5 IfStar so, we want Skilled you to join our team Rated Facility, atwill Lacoba Inc., our soonHomes, be opening aRehab Church-affiliated Facility. to Home Skilled Unit and are •seeking Weekly pay motivated individuals •wanting Comprehensive Ins. a careerhealth in nursing.

•We Paidwill Vacation/Holidays be offering free classes • Career Ladder to receive C.N.A. certification.

• Pay based on experience If you feel you are a person • Bonus Pay that would like to jumpstart Get a fresh start working in careerfacility, towardwhere the we ayour beautiful nursing profession, believe in person-centered care! pleaseinapply in at: person at: Apply person

850 Highway 60 East Monett, MO 65708 EOE/MF/DV

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The Arc of the Ozarks is Growing!!!

DRIVERS: HOME WEEKLY! PAID health Ins., Vacation, Holidays & More. Truck w/fridge & microwave,CDL-Aw/2yrsrecentexperience.

Standard T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Services. 1888-992-4038 ext 133

Would you like to provide support to individuals with disabilities in directing their own lives as valued members of the community?

LOCAL CLEANING Company Needs Person To Clean, PT MonFri, Evenings 417-818-6640.

Cassville area.

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET IS A VEVRAA FEDERAL CONTRACTOR

Come Join Our Team!!

We are hiring for our entry level position: Direct Support Staff Shifts: Days, Overnights, Evenings, Weekends, Monett area. Wage starts at $8.15/hr.

Must have HS Diploma/GED, be a licensed and insured driver able to obtain the Class E license, and at least 18 years or older.

Apply Online/In Person at: The Arc of the Ozarks 1010 Old Airport Rd Monett 417-354-0071 thearcoftheozarks.org

RB TRANSPORT, Inc. needs a CLASS A CDL truck driver with a minimumof2yrs.drivingexp.and a clean MVR for regional driving.

DOT requirements must be met.

Tanker endorse ment preferred but not required for hire. Reefer units and/or tanker.

Willing to get tanker endorse. Gone ave. of 2-3 nights per week. Pay/mile/experience.

Callforinformation.AskforDawn.

We are also looking for someone willing to drive and have ability/exp. to do light maintenance part time. 479-637-4230

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16. Help Wanted

Thursday, October 22, 2015 • Page 11

16. Help Wanted

Now HiriNg! Flexible caregiving positions in your area!

In Home Aides Nurse Aides

LPN’s

Join our team of home health professionals & make a difference in the lives of others.

Paid training, weekly pay + mileage, growth potential, tuition reimbursement & more!

Day hours, PT/FT Apply Online: www.oxfordhealthcare.net

417-782-0111

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Cox Health

MAINTENANCE MANAGER LACOBA Homes, Inc., a 5-star rated skilled facility, is seeking an experienced Manager to direct all aspects of the Maintenance Department. Must be responsible, dependable, a self-starter and ready to be part of a progressive and innovative team. Come in and tour our facility and the nearly completed 16,000+ sq. ft. Rehab to Home addition opening soon.

27. Homes for Sale FOR SALE: 3,720 sq. ft. brick home on 4.8 acres. 4bdrm/3bath, built in 2005. Will sell contract for deed, lease option, or trade for smaller property. 737-3321

30. Apartments for Rent

55. Storage

APARTMENTS FOR LEASE IN MONETT

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

Monett Apts

FOR SALE: Older Home With Apartment. Very Reasonably Priced. Ask For Julie. Home 417-772-7465 or Cell 417-489-3548 .

1 BR starting at $350 2 BR starting at $450

29. Houses for Rent

417-224-2127

FOR RENT: 2 Bdrm House Between Cassville & Purdy. Call 417-442-3987.

31. Rooms for Rent

HOUSE FOR Rent. Stove, Refrigerator, W/D Hookup Included. 3 Bdrm 2 Bath $575/$575.

417-489-3037. Realtor At Crown Double K.

J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent.

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

417-489-6000

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.

33. Miscellaneous for Sale

SPACIOUS DUPLEX 2 B d r m / 2 B t h All Appliances, W/D Hookup & 2 Car Garage. Available Nov 1. $650mo/$650dep. No Pets.

417-235-8286.

ONLY $99.00 deposit!

Call

FALL & CHRISTMAS Sale.

21793 Hwy PP off Hwy 37, north of Monett. October 22 and 23, 8-4pm. Something for everyone.

(Flys)

43. Produce

VERY NICE 3BR, 1BA in Monett.

No pets - no smoking. $600/month (owner maintains yard) $300 deposit. 737-1548

NEW FALL Crop Tomatoes. Also Canning Tomatoes. 10 Miles West Of Monett On Hwy 60.

417-476-5454

EOE/MF/DV

29a. Duplexes For Rent

46. For Lease

26a. Mobile Homes for Rent

1 BR, water, central heat, air. Sarcoxie. $295.00 417-236-5737

21. Autos, Trucks for Sale

3 BEDROOM Mobile Home In Quiet Mobile Home Park, Pierce City. $400 Rent/Deposit.

417-476-9031.

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

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

GREAT 2000 Sq’ 8 Room Office Complex. Ready To Move Into.

Quality Finished. $600. 2365737.

88 GMC 1/2 ton pickup. Leer Fiberglass camper shell. 811 10th St. 417-365-5714

BIG 2BR 2BA mobile home.

Clean, roofed front porch. $400 rent $300 deposit. Ph 839-1930 or 235-6564. No pets.

PIERCE CITY duplex, 2 bed, 1 bath. Appliances furnished,w/d hookups. Attached 1-car garage. $500+dep. 489-5652

Apply today at: 850 Highway 60 East Monett, MO 65708

DRIVERS CDL-A: 65,000+ Per Year! $2500 Sign-On Bonus! Free Health Ins.! Same Day Pay! No CDL? Free Training!

800-769-3993.

30. Apartments for Rent Monett Times offers Gift Certificates for Our Subscription

2 Br 2 Ba apartments in Monett. $475 a month, $400 deposit.

236-5951.

49. Wanted

$$wanted$$

Pasture for cattle. Looking for 100 acres or more.

No less than 20 acres.

Barry-Lawrence county.

Water access.

(417) 669-1528

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FRIEZE’S STORAGE- 10 Sizes plus outside storage. Gated at night. Phone 417-235-7325 or 417-393-9662.

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