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Back in the Good Old Days EIGHTY YEARS AGO Nov. 8-14, 1935 • On Nov. 10, the First Presbyterian Church of Monett will hold a series of events to commemorate the 47th anniversary of the organization of the church.

S.A. Chapell and J.J. Davis are the only charter members still living in Monett.

The Times ran a full-page history of the church, listing all of the pastors and important developments, including construction of the church at Fifth and Cale in 1893.

• Judge E.E. Smith sentenced Lawrence Coffey, 18, who fired the shot that nearly killed Judge D.B. Meador on the Monett golf course in a robbery attempt on June 17, to 99 years in prison on Nov. 11.

On the same day, though left with an invalid left arm, Meador returned to his probate courtroom for the first time.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO Nov. 8-14, 1945 • Deciding just who will get the first choice of the small number of new motor cars scheduled to arrive in Monett in the coming months, local dealers agree, is a headache that will probably exhaust the city’s aspirin supply.

One merchant has a lot of orders on hand and the promise of four new cars by the end of the month.

Another reported turning back around $7,000 in deposits to customers who would not wait. Most dealers favored the deposit system in accepting orders.

• The first road construction in Barry County since Pearl Harbor will begin next week when work starts on the Madry road project. The road will extend from Highway 39 south of Aurora to

Highway 60 at Monett passing through Ozark and Pleasant Ridge townships, and will provide a good all-weather road for farmers to get to market.

SIXTY YEARS AGO Nov. 8-14, 1955 • Two Recordak microfiles are currently in operation at the Gillioz Bank and Trust Company in Monett following the installation of the newest model recently, which is four times faster than the old machine. The new machine photographs for permanent records all checks and deposit slips handled at the bank on 16 mm film. The old machine will be available on Thursdays to anyone wanting to photograph valuable documents.

• Monett contractor M.E. Gillioz was paid special tribute for the job his company completed in building the new $3 million Fellows Lake project northeast of Springfield during dedication ceremonies on Nov. 11. Gillioz spoke briefly at the ceremony, which featured unveiling of a plaque, commemorating “Uncle Frank” Fellows and his father, H.F. Fellows, the Springfield Water Company’s first president.

FIFTY YEARS AGO Nov. 8-14. 1965 • In the annual Missouri Community Betterment Awards, sponsored by the Missouri Division of Commerce and Industrial Development, Monett was the second place winner for community betterment projects among all cities with populations from 5,000 to 10,000, winning a $600 prize.

• The Monett Board of Education hired the Harold Casey and Associates architectur-

Twelve past presidents of the Hobbs-Anderson Unit No. 91 of the American Legion Auxiliary were present along with the current president at the 27th anniversary meeting of the organization on Nov. 7, 1955 at the Monett Legion Hall. Grouped around the birthday cake, front row from left, are: Mrs. Russell Hagar, Mrs. J.C. Alderson, Marie Randall and Mrs. G.R. Muench. Back row: Mrs. Emory Medlin, Mrs. Phil Bounous, Mrs. Ralph Hendrix, current president Mrs. Michael Zelch, Mrs. F.W. Russey, Mrs. Dan Macdonald, Mrs. Byron Mooney, Mrs. J.B. Ezell and Mrs. Eula Allcock. File photo/The Monett Times al firm to prepare plans for new facilities south of the vocational agriculture building for automobile mechanics, drafting design technology and electronics, which will be offered for the first time.

FORTY YEARS AGO Nov. 8-14, 1975 • Over 65 World War I veterans and their wives from the 55th District were in Monett on Nov. 11 for an Armistice Day dinner and program at the Monett City Park Casino, hosted by the Barry County World War I Veterans and Auxiliary Barracks No. 1072. Les Mason led the group singing World War I songs.

• Mary Browning of Verona, donated approximately 1,000 prehistoric Indian artifacts, dating from Paleo-Indian people to more recent times, in memory of her late husband, Ralph Browning, to the Ralph Foster Museum at the School of the Ozarks.

The collection represents a lifetime of work by the

couple and includes prehistoric tools and weapons from the famous stone enclosure near Hoberg known as “Spanish Fort.”

THIRTY YEARS AGO Nov. 8-14, 1985 • The Monett High School Marching Pride gave what director John Cheary described as a “dramatic performance” to claim first place in their division at the Greater St. Louis Marching Band Competition at Busch Stadium. The win culminated what Cheary termed “a perfect marching season,” with the band taking I ratings at every competition.

• Manfield’s Clothing Store in Monett celebrated its 70th birthday on Nov. 9. Charles Galloway opened the business at 420 E. Broadway in 1915, and shortly partnered with Charles Mansfield, changing the name to GallowayMansfield Clothing Store.

Mansfield became the sole owner in 1933 and moved to 316 E. Broadway.

Charles Rowell, son of Mansfield’s son-in-law, Joe Rowell, has been manager since 1972.

TWENTY YEARS AGO Nov. 8-14, 1995 • Firefighters from the Monett Fire Department took first place for the second consecutive year in the annual Ozark Gateway Fire Chiefs Association Firefighter Competition in Carthage.

• In conjunction with observing Veterans Day, a public celebration was held on Nov. 10 at the three Monett school campuses in recognition of the end of World War II. Planned by the World War II Commemorative Committee, chaired by Carl Pyper, the school assemblies followed an original format produced

by local veterans.

TEN YEARS AGO Nov. 8-14, 2005 • In one of the more heated campaigns of recent years, voters in six southwest Missouri counties gave Mt. Vernon attorney Jack Goodman one of his most satisfying wins on Nov. 8 in claiming the 29th District State Senate seat to succeed the late Larry Gene Taylor.

• The Monett City Council’s Advisory Board encouraged Mayor Jim Orr to move forward with hiring a city administrator, an issue raised for the past 10 years, but now, according to Orr, “things are getting so big, someone needs to be there on a day-to-day basis.” Orr wanted to bring in an administrator in the next budget cycle.

ON THE COVER: Tom Swift, who delivers for Loaves and Fishes’ Pierce City clients, begins loading up bags containing a salad, a slice of homemade bread and dessert, which will accompany the main entree of pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn and pears. Melonie

Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Loaves and Fishes making senior lives easier Meal delivery program allows residents to stay at home

By Melonie Roberts reporter@monett-times.com

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oaves and Fishes, an outreach ministry of the First United Methodist Church in Monett, has helped area senior citizens remain more independent and able to stay in their own homes since it was established in 1973.

“The program is mainly for shut-ins, for people who are unable to cook like they used to but are still able to live in their homes,” said co-chairman Sharon Burke. “Most of our clients are elderly, but some are disabled.”

The program serves about 30 clients, encompassing the communities of Monett, Purdy, Pierce City and Freistatt.

“The meals are really substantial,” Burke said. “Many clients have their lunch and then something left over for dinner or a snack.”

Burke, who has volunteered for the organization for about 10 years, not only enjoys overseeing her day chair duties once a week, but on occasion, delivering meals herself.

“I just enjoy driving,” she said. “Sometimes, we’re the only people our client see all day. If they don’t come to the door, we check on them.

Many of them like to visit for a bit.”

Clients pay $3.50 for the meals, although actual cost of food and preparation is closer to $7.

Challenges to the program are the ever-increasing costs of food and supplies vital to the continuation of the organization.

“We try not to increase our prices,” Burke said. “But, at some point, we might have to.”

William Frost, head cook for the organization for the past 18 months, does his best to keep food prices down.

“I order every two to three weeks,” Frost said. “I try to make the menus as interesting as possible and not serve the same thing.

“I throw something out there that’s is new or unusual to keep them from becoming bored with the meals.”

When clients like the new food items on the menu, they typically let Frost know about it, and in turn, he incorporates it into his menu rotation.

“We always have a special meal right before the holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas,” Frost said. “But throughout the remainder of the year, clients can expect to have something new, kind of exotic, on the menu once a week.

“Sometimes they’re easy meals, sometimes more difficult. But, this is old-fashioned, down-home cooking.”

Cooks are also cognizant of those with diabetes or salt-restricted diets and prepare meals accordingly.

“I’ve been a cook for 17 or 18 years,” said Bryan Murphy, assistant cook and baker. “It’s what I like to do. This is a good organization and I like helping people out.”

Loaves and Fishes does not belong to a food cooperative, such as Ozarks Food Harvest.

“We survive strictly on donations,” Burke said. “We also have an annual fundraiser, the Celebration Tea, and this year we made $1,600 from that event.”

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William Frost, head cook for Loaves and Fishes, enjoys working for the organization, providing nutritious meals for senior citizens in Monett, Freistatt, Purdy and Pierce City. Meals are diabetic and salt restriction-friendly and are hearty enough they often provide seniors with a second meal or snack. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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SPRINGFIELD: County music giant Marty Stewart and his band, the Superlatives, play at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East.

The Turtle Island Jazz Quartet plays ragtime, Jelly Roll Morton and Thelonius Monk at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Hammons Hall.

A musical salute to military veterans is offered at 4 p.m. on Saturday by the bands of Missouri State University at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

Evangel University chorus, chorale and women’s chorus will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at Barnett Recital Hall.

Wilburn and Wilburn, Jay Parrack and Vocal Edition perform on Friday at Remington’s, 1655 W. Republic Rd. The trombones of the St. Louis Symphony perform at 7:30 p.m. on on Nov. 9 at Ellis Recital Hall at MSU. The MSU wind symphony and wind ensemble perform at 7:30 p.m.on Nov. 12 at the Hammons Hall.

Drury University’s Jazz Combos perform at 6 p.m. on Friday at Drury’s C-Street Gallery, 233 E. Commercial.

New World music and guitar virtuoso Benise performs salsa, Flamenco, tango and more at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: Symphony of Northwest Arkansas performs Dvorak’s “New Work Symphony,” Fauré’s “Elegy for Cello and Orchestra” and Brahms’ “Variations on a Theme by Haydn” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson.

At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, playing this week are Eli Young Band and Brandon Lay on Thursday; Full House on Friday; Randall Shreve and the Devilles on Saturday; and Cody Johnson on Nov. 11.

At the University of Arkansas, the Schola Cantorum choir performs at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center, 453 N. Garland. The horn choir performs on Nov. 11 in the Stella Boyle Concert Hall in the old Fine Arts Center.

CARTHAGE: At the Woodshed at Cherry’s Emporium, 211 S. Main in the square, Gabriel Fast and friends perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. This is the Woodshed’s last show.

JOPLIN: The country music duo Montgomery Gentry performs at 8 p.m. on

Friday at the Downstream Casino.

The Missouri Southern State University Orchestra offers a concert of Spanish music, with guitar soloist Robert Gruca playing Rodrigo’s “Concerto de Aranjuez,” a suite from de Falla’s “El Armor Brujo” and a symphonic arrangement of Bizet’s “Carmen” at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Taylor Auditorium.

The Pro Musica concert series continues with the Kavafian-Schub-Shifrin Trio playing at 7 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the First Baptist Church, 633 S. Pearl Ave. At the Downstream Casino’s regular performance venue, the Bobby D. Band plays country music on Friday. Kidd and Ray play variety rock on Saturday.

TULSA, Okla.: The Pointer Sisters perform at 7 p.m. on Friday at the River Spirit Events Center, 1616 E. 81st St. At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St, pianist Bora Lee performs solo and with a chamber music ensemble at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the John H. Williams Theatre.

Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel performs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Chapman Music Hall.

A patriotic concert by the 77th Army Band from Fort Sill will be offered at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Military History Center in Broken Arrow, 112 N. Main.

The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet performs at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the University of Tulsa’s Lorton Performance Center, 800 S. Tucker Dr. BARTLESVILLE, Okla.: Country musician Don Williams performs at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 S.E. Adams Blvd.

PITTSBURG, Kan.: At the Bicknell Family Center, 1711 S. Homer, the Pittsburg State University choirs perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Show Me Harmony Chorus presents the “Route 66 Pageant” with the YMCA Academy of Dance at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

The band Starnoise plays at 6 p.m on Nov. 9.

Country musicians Jonah Corn and Megan McCoy play at 6 p.m. on Nov. 12.

AREA THEATRE

A look at area events this week

By Murray Bishoff

AREA MUSIC

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SPRINGFIELD: Five one-act plays will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday in room 297 of Missouri State University’s Craig Hall, with five different plays performed at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 through next weekend.

A “speed dating” opera performance is

offered at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and 2:30 p.m.

Sunday at Missouri State University’s Ellis Hall.

The musical “Cabaret” opens on Nov. 11 and runs through Nov. 14 at the Wilhoit Theater at Drury University.

Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” is offered at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 at Craig Hall at MSU, with more shows through next weekend.

OZARK: Ron Boutwell’s play “From the Harvest Fields,” reenacting the Biblical story of Ruth, opens Thursday and runs through Dec. 19 at the Stained Glass Theater, 1996 W. Evangel.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: Patch Theatre Company from Australia presents “Me and my Shadow,” a play for children, at 6 p.m. on Friday at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson.

A touring production of the musical “Pippin” is offered at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10 and 11 with more shows through next weekend at the Walton Arts Center.

Final performances of Quiara Hudes’ play “Water By The Spoonful” are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Studio Theatre, 505 W. Spring St., a block from the Walton Arts Center.

SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark.: The musical “Man of LaMancha” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at John Brown University’s Berry Performing Arts Center, with more shows next weekend.

TULSA, Okla.: The biographical play “Nanyehi: the Story of Nancy Ward” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa.

At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., Joshua Harmon’s play “Bad Jews” is offered at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday in the Charles Norman Theatre. A stage version of “The Cat in the Hat” is offered at 7 p.m. on Friday in the John H. Williams Theatre. Professional fusion belly dancer Ebony Qualls performs in a show of poetry, music, comedy, burlesque and acrobatics in Fusebox, at 8 p.m. on Saturday in the Liddy Doenges Theatre.

A touring production of Jean Shephard’s “A Christmas Story” is presented at 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 10 to 12 with more shows next weekend in the Chapman Music Hall.

Straight No Chaser plays at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady.

At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, performing this week are Gogol Bordello on Nov. 9, Lucero on Nov. 10 and the Round Up Boys play a dance on Nov. 11.

KANSAS CITY: The musical “Urinetown” opens Thursday and runs through Nov. 22 at the Musical Theater Heritage at Crown

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SPECIAL EVENTS SPRINGFIELD: The Ozark Kennel Club offers its Ozark Mountain Classic Dog Show Thursday through Sunday at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

The Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield near Republic will waive admission fees for Veterans Day on Nov. 11.

SPRINGDALE, Ark.: Art Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main, concludes its 5-by-5-inch art exhibit with an auction and jazz soiree at 5:55 p.m. on Thursday.

TULSA, Okla.: Dannah Gresh’s Secret Girl Keeper “Crazy Hair Tour,” a program for tween girls promoting Christian lifestyle choices in fashion and relationships, is offered at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis.

KANSAS CITY: The American Royal runs through Nov. 24 along the riverfront downtown. The livestock show begins runs through Sunday. The cutting horse show runs Nov. 4-6. The UPHA National Championship Saddlebred Horse Show runs Nov. 10-14.

AREA FESTIVALS

Center, 2450 Grand Blvd. “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.

The Thodos Dance Chicago troupe and the University of Kansas Dance Company perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Lied Center at KU in Lawrence.

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

COLUMBIA: Jennie Rachel Weiner’s play “Horse Girls” is offered at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday at the Warehouse Theater, 104 Willis Ave. A.R. Gurney’s play “Sylvia” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday by the Columbia Entertainment Company, 1800 Nelwood Dr. “Want’s Unwisht Work,” an Off-Broadway comedy rewrite of Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labor Lost” in rhyming verse, is presented at 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 11 through next weekend at the Rhynsburger Theater on the University of Missouri campus.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: The second annual Aqua-Terra Gratitude Festival opens Thursday and runs through Sunday at Morningstar, sponsored by the National Water Center, 5473 Highway 23.

GRAVETTE, Ark.: The Renaissance Family Festival runs Saturday in Old Town Park on Highway 72.

Fall Diversity Weekend runs Friday through Sunday with activities in various locations.

The Eureka Springs Food and Wine Festival opens Nov. 12 and runs through next weekend at participating eateries around town.

GROVE, Okla.: Pioneer Days will be held Friday and Saturday at Har-Ber village, 4404 W. 20th St. CLAREMORE, Okla.: The 77th annual Will Rogers Days is offered Friday through Sunday at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum and Birthplace Ranch.

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Murray’s top picks for the week

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People looking for an unusual dining experience have two options ahead. The 15th annual Wingapalooza, a dining extravaganza offered by leading eateries, is offered Friday and Saturday at the Exposition Center, 635 E. St. Louis St. in Springfield.

Closer to home, the Monett Chamber of Commerce’s 12th annual Festival of Flavors will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the Monett Middle School FEMA cafeteria, north of Ninth and Scott. More than two dozen area eateries will offer their specialties and holiday treats for one price.

International Dance Night, at 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Missouri State University Plaster Student Union’s ballroom in Springfield, offers visitors an opportunity to learn popular dances from around the globe. The party will focus on styles from Bollywood to Salsa and is open to the public at no charge.

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For musical theater on a grand scale, Lyric Opera of Kansas City presents Dvorak’s “Rusalka” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and Nov. 11, with more shows next weekend at the Kauffman Center.

This is the story of a water nymph that falls in love with a prince, gets legs and finds herself unable to adapt to the world of people, with tragic results all the way around. The music is rapturous, one of the few Czech operas that gets a hearing in America. KC Opera shows are sumptuously set on the big Kauffman stage.

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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Mike Dolbow, who delivers Loaves and Fishes meals to clients in Monett, and Alex Moennig, who delivers to Freistatt, enjoyed some easy patter as they loaded their meals into coolers and boxes for delivery. “I love my clients,” Moennig said.

“Sometimes my kids help deliver with me.” Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Bryan Murphy, assistant cook and baker for Loaves and Fishes, added the finishing touches to a pork chop dinner. Meals are taken by volunteer drivers to clients in Pierce City, Purdy, Freistatt and Monett. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Recipients of Loaves and Fishes meals receive bread, salad and dessert in a lunch bag and a box with the hot entree. Each bag and box has the client’s name on it for easy identification, and those with food allergies will receive and alternate portion of the meal. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Loaves: Additional volunteers, funding are always needed for the program

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customers he is used to, Frost said he enjoys the job very much.

“This isn’t about me,” he said.

“This has everything to do with our clients and making sure they’re taken care of.

“I love the concept

of Loaves and Fishes.

It allows us to feed the elderly who would otherwise have to go to a [nursing] home. They get nutritious meals, they stay healthy and they stay at home. Someone goes by to check on them nearly every day.”

Loaves and Fishes is always in need of additional volunteer drivers, as well as funding to continue the much-needed program.

For more information on Loaves and Fishes, or to volunteer, people may call 417-235-5723.

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Daughter avoids mom’s calls after exhausting day at work

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EAR ABBY: My mother calls me all the time. I answer sometimes, but sometimes I don’t because I feel she wants to know too much about my life.

I work full time with the public. When I get home, I’m tired. I have talked to people all day long, and I really don’t feel like entertaining her.

My mother tends to be negative, snotty and, most of the time, offensive.

If there’s a storm or an accident on the news, she calls me repeatedly until I call back. Who wants to call someone back who acts that way?

I try to be positive and upbeat. Sometimes she drains my energy.

Do you have any advice for me? — PUT OFF IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST DEAR PUT OFF: Yes. Explain to your mother that at the end of the day you don’t have the energy to carry on a lengthy conversation with her. It wouldn’t be rude; it’s the truth. If she calls because she’s worried that the bad news she hears in the media could be about you, tell her that you have her listed as someone to contact if there is an emergency. Continue to be positive and upbeat, and stop hiding from your mother.

DEAR ABBY: Would you PLEASE say a few words to those discourteous individuals in the gym who, even at 6 a.m.,

Jeanne Phillips Dear Abby think it’s all right to sit on a piece of exercise equipment, texting, while others wait to complete their weight-training workouts and get to work? — TED ON THE EAST COAST DEAR TED: The first rule of basic etiquette ANYwhere is to show consideration for the people around you.

This applies not only to gym-goers who hog the equipment while texting, but also to the ones who carry on extended conversations while straddling the treadmill, sitting on equipment others are waiting to use, and failing to wipe away the perspiration they dripped on the machines while they were exercising.

Oh! And let’s not overlook those who slather on perfume before going to the gym, despite the fact that as one sweats the odor is magnified — or worse, people who “forget” to use deodorant.

(Have I covered it all?)

DEAR ABBY: I am 13 and the only job I have is baby-sitting. My brother and his girlfriend ask me to baby-sit their two kids, ages 9 and 6.

They haven’t paid me for

the last five times I’ve watched them. They say I should do it for free because it’s my niece and nephew.

Shouldn’t I get paid?

What should I do?

Shouldn’t they pay me for the other times before I watch them again? — WORKING TEEN IN IOWA DEAR TEEN: If you had another way of earning money, I would say that, yes, you should watch your niece and nephew occasionally without charging.

However, if your brother and his girlfriend agreed to pay in the past and have suddenly stopped, they are taking advantage of you. If that’s the case, you have the right to deny your services until you receive what they owe.

A word of advice: This will happen less often if you communicate in

advance that you charge for baby-sitting, how much you want to be paid and you expect that to happen at the time of service.

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Hourly rate of pay: $14.03 Vac # 52582 - Substitute Teacher Aide Hourly rate of pay: $11.36 Obtain application at www.dese.mo.gov/mssd-job-openings or contact the area office at 417-895-6850.

EOE/AA. Relay Missouri 1-800-735-2966 or the 711 Relay Operator.

The Arc of the Ozarks is Growing!!!

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

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

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16. Help Wanted

Thursday, November 5, 2015 • Page 11

16. Help Wanted

George’s Inc. Cassville, MO is currently seeking qualified and dependable applicants for the following positions: Human Resources Supervisor (Cassville Missouri Complex) 2nd Shift (3:00PM to 1:00AM Monday through Friday) Job Requirements: • 2+ years H.R. experience at the Supervisory/Management level.

• Bachelor’s Degree or PHR Certification.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with all levels of management.

• Extensive computer experience in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.

• Flexible work schedule required. Ability to travel, work overtime, holidays and weekends as required.

Responsibilities: • Oversees 2nd Shift Human Resources staff.

• Supervise the recruiting process and hire qualified persons for all hourly opportunities to ensure proper staffing levels.

• Coordinate and conduct new employee training and orientation programs; follow-up on effectiveness; monitor programs continuously.

• Assist Supervisors in dealing with hourly employee performance issues, corrective actions and separations on both shifts to insure fair and consistent practices.

• Provides support in employee benefit administration, 401k, Safety, EEO, absenteeism and turnover records, and Human Resources records and reports.

• Handles all Missouri Division of Employment Security unemployment claims for the 2nd and 3rd shifts to include protests, and appeals.

George’s Inc is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce.

All applicants should send their resume to dan.halog@georgesinc.com or by fax at (479) 927-7848.

29. Houses for Rent

31. Rooms for Rent

55. Storage

55. Storage

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

J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent.

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

417-489-6000

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

THREE SIZES To choose from, electricity available, concrete floors with partitions to ceiling.

Marshall Storage S Hwy 37, 235-6097.

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.

MUST SEE - 3 bedrooms, large rooms, all new carpet throughout, newly painted throughout.

Central heat & air, electric stove, refrigerator, & HW heater, Gas heat. One piece tub/shower unit. Washer/dryer hookups. Mini-blinds throughout the house.

Large back yard through to alley. Attic & yard barn storage. Rent $500/mo plus $500 security deposit. No pets.

Available now. (913) 449-6543 for appointment.

29a. Duplexes For Rent

2007 HARLEY Softail Classic.

Vance & Hines Dual Straight Pipes. 10,000 miles. Excellent condition. $12,500 417-2365464

LEASE-LEASE TO Own 3BR 2BA All electric manufactured home on 2 acres. $650+deposit.

498-6351

2 & 3 BEDROOMS in Monett.

Please call 417-476-2380.

3 BEDROOM HOME, garage, all electric. In Monett near schools.

New floors, carpet, tile, vinyl, countertops, ceiling fans, paint, metal roof, large lot. $62,000 417-342-0867

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38. Pets PITBULL PUPPIES for sale w/ firstshots&de-wormed.CallMike at (417) 342-6639 for details.

FOR SALE: 64 large round bales $2500 each, you haul. Please call 417-737-9706

30. Apartments for Rent

LEASE-LEASE to own: 3 bd, 2 bth, all elec. manufactured home, on permanent foundation.

Verona area. 2 acres. Large shop. Very nicehome!$750.00plusdeposits.

To qualify, 498-6351.

FIREWOOD 417-342-0674

NEWER ALL Brick Duplex, 2 Br, 2 Ba. Nice Location, Appliances, Open Floor Plan. $495 or $550 w/ garage. Rent. Call 417-773-8948 or 417-354-0744

26. Mobile Homes Sales

27. Homes for Sale

DEER & TURKEY land for lease by the year. Near Verona.

417-498-6856

41. Farm Products

UPSCALE QUAD-plexes, 2 Bd, 2 Full Ba, Walk In Closet, Garage, Laundry With W/D Hookup. All Stainless Appliances. Call 417-773-8948 or 417-354-0744.

APARTMENTS FOR LEASE IN MONETT

Monett Apts 1 BR starting at $350 2 BR starting at $450 ONLY $99.00 deposit!

Call

417-224-2127

WHY PAY More, Rent from Us & Store. S & G Storage.

417-235-1914 or 417-235-9289.

13 PIECE outside Christmas decorations with lights. Can be seen at 907 3rd St, Monett.

417-489-5918 or 417-235-8198. If no answer, leave message.

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

21a. Motorcycles

26. Mobile Homes Sales

33. Miscellaneous for Sale

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

43. Produce NEW FALL Crop Tomatoes. Also CanningTomatoes.10MilesWest Of Monett On Hwy 60.

417-476-5454

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