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Back in the Good Old Days EIGHTY YEARS AGO Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 1935 • The Monett Commercial Club sent telegrams to the state Works Projects Administration director and other WPA administrators meeting in St. Louis to protest plans for no further projects in Barry County.

They wrote, “Monett is a laboring town, and has more unemployment than many townships in the county combined. Why not let state take care of Roaring River Park where already CCC workers have been employed 18 months and the relief load is small?

We suggest readjustment of money allowed this county and approval of some one of the important projects submitted from Monett: Kelly Creek, park or waterworks extensions.”

• There was color aplenty for the Thanksgiving game between Monett and Aurora at the Junior Chamber of Commerce athletic field. There was a parade on Broadway with new uniforms for the Monett drum corps purchased by the efforts of the Kiwanis Club, Board of Education, Commercial Club, Chamber of Commerce, ParentTeacher Association, Athletic Association and the Busienss and Professional Women’s Club. The Cubs were only able to score once and lost the game 25-6.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 1945 • Plans for putting up Christmas decorations all through the business district were abandoned by the civic improvements committee, headed by L.G. Jones. The committee found that is is impossible at present to buy colored

lights. Since lights form the backbone of any decorations and since the supply now on hand is inadequate for the entire downtown section, the committee voted to use the existing lights in decorating the front of the city hall.

• Sugar is the only food left on rationing. You’ll still need your ration books for sugar stamps, so don’t throw them away, the Office of Price Administration reminded the buying public.

Members of the Lawrence and Barry County Price and Rationing Board Price Panel are sticking to the job of price control in this postwar period because consumers must be protected from runaway prices.

SIXTY YEARS AGO Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 1955 • Monett’s chances for a safe grade separation on South Central Avenue at the city park entrance, where it will cross new U.S. Highway 60 at the south city limits, appear slim.

Rex Whitton, chief engineer of the Missouri State Highway Commission wrote the separation “is not financially practical in view of the minor traffic involved.” Instead of $117,000 for a new bridge, Whitton proposed constructing “a connection between the park and Route 37 just south of the highway maintenance garage.”

• Thousands of persons throughout the area crowded both sides of Monett’s Broadway on Dec. 4 to view the city’s largest and most colorful Christmas parade in history. Thirteen floats and 15 marching units representing 11 area high and junior high schools partic-

ipated, stepping off at 2 o’clock and moving down Broadway from Eighth Street to Euclid past crowds five and six deep the entire way.

FIFTY YEARS AGO Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 1965 • The Monett Junior Chamber of Commerce approved its city beautification tree planting project. A total of 45 redbud, dogwood and white pine trees will be planted on the north side of Highway 60, immediately west of the Highway 60-37 junction.

• Five states were represented at the Missouri State Rabbit Breeders two-day show, held Dec. 4 and 5 at the National Guard Armory in Monett.

A total of 350 rabbits were entered in the competition.

Monett rabbit breeder Pat Bass, a past state president, and Edward Lawson of Frankford, the current president, helped with the judging.

FORTY YEARS AGO Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 1975 • Monett Times publisher Jim McGinnis, who was instrumental in organizing the Barry-Lawrence Mental Health Association and served as its first president, received a plaque in appreciation of his service to the group. The McGinnis family will leave Monett in the near future to move to Alabama.

• The mountainous task of moving some 20,000 books into their new home at the just-completed Monett Branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library, Sixth and Bond, which will also serve as headquarters for the regional facility, got underway on Dec. 5.

Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Feb. 20.

THIRTY YEARS AGO

Letters to Santa Claus were mailed in 1964 by Julie and Janell Marbut, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Marbut, at the Monett Post Office. The bright blue and red mailbox was again the center attraction for youngsters in 1965 and was ready to receive letters on Dec. 1, 1965. All mail, postal officials said, would be carefully handled to get it on its way to Santa. Best of all, organizers said, each letter would be answered from the North Pole, complete with Zip Code. Postmaster John Hunt reminded each child to be sure to put their full name and address on the outside envelope to be assured of receiving an answer promptly. File photo/The Monett Times Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 1985 • St. Vincent’s Hospital is sponsoring installation of several Lifelines personal emergency response systems within the community. Calls will go to the emergency response center in the hospital.

• The clean-up of dioxin in Times Beach has a local connection. Attorney General William Webster filed a complaint that Syntex Agribusiness and three other companies arranged for the transportation of dioxin from Verona to be sprayed on unpaved streets The state is seeking reimbursement for the costs of the buyout and cleanup of the Times Beach site.

TWENTY YEARS AGO Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 1995

• With the size of the Monett dispatching staff unchanged in years, Randy Ballay, chief communications officer for the Monett Police Department, proposed transferring handling of the increasing load of radio calls for ambulance service to the Monett Fire Department, which answers nearly every call.

Monett Fire Chief Ken Smalley amd Jack Schulz, president of the 911 Advisory Board, opposed fragmenting 911 calls.

• For the first time since

the early days of the BarryLawrence Ambulance District, a third ambulance has been acquired for the fleet, bringing the district closer than ever to fulfilling its original goals.

TEN YEARS AGO Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2005 • There was a full house at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon to witness Missouri State Representative Jack Goodman repeat the oath of office to become state senator for the 29th District.

ON THE COVER: The new recreational art of adult coloring is making waves locally among people who enjoy the activity, seeing it as a way to relax and focus on nothing other than bringing vibrant color to an intricate pattern or design from any number of books available at local retailers. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Thursday, November 26, 2015 • Page 3

Let’s color!

Adult coloring craze sweeping the nation finds home in Monett

By Melonie Roberts

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everal adults gathered around a table at the Monett Branch Library recently to learn about the new artistic trend sweeping the nation — adult coloring.

A pioneer in the adult coloring book industry was Johanna Basford, a Scottish artist who was asked to draw a children’s coloring book in 2011 and suggested instead a coloring book for adults, “The Secret Garden.”

Since 2013, the book has gone worldwide, encouraging adults to lay down their troubles and escape into art. And don’t be misled, the adult portion of adult coloring includes intricate designs not typically suited for youngsters who find it difficult to stay within the lines in their Disney and Pixar image-laden books.

“Coloring books for adults have been around for a long time,” said Betty Alyea, adult services and circulation staff at the library. “It’s a popular activity. I started putting 50 pages out for people to color a few weeks back, and they’re usually gone by the next day. They either come in and color Continued on Page 10

The Monett Branch Library will host an adult coloring event at 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3. Those interested in learning the basics are invited to attend the session to discover the reasons behind the adult coloring trend sweeping the nation. Pictured clockwise, from left, are: Betty Alyea, adult services and circulation staff at Monett Branch Library, Coleen Sharon and Mildred Cornman.

Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Zen-doodling and adult art is not limited to paper anymore.

More and more people are finding items to decorate in their unique and personal style and materials may include greeting cards, dinnerware, shoes and in at least one instance, a car.

Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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SPRINGFIELD: The Drury University Wind Symphony, Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble will perform at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 at Clara Thompson Hall.

Michael McDonald will perform at 8 p.m. on Dec. 2 at the O’Reilly Center at Drury University.

Ronnie McDowell and friends Tommy Cash, Gail Davies, Deborah Allen, Jeff Bates, Amber Hayes, Teea Goans and BLEND present a Christmas tour at 7 p.m. on Sec. 2 at the Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: Michael McDonald performs at 7 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson.

Faculty with the University of Arkansas will play piano trios at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 2 in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, 340 N. Garland.

At the Faulkner Arts Center, 453 N. Garland, University of Arkansas Jazz Ensemble will give a concert at 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 2. The men’s chorus and women’s chorus will give a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3.

At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, playing this week are Big Uns, Isayah’s All-Stars, the Schwagg and Friends of the Phamily on Friday; National Park Radio, Shawn James and Paper Anthem on Saturday; Ryan Bingham and Jamestown Revival on Nov. 30; All That Remains, Devour the Day, Audiotopsy and Sons of Texas on Dec. 2; Black Tiger Sex Machine on Dec. 3; the Belairs, Goodluck Slim and Here Come the Mummies on Dec. 4.

BENTONVILLE, Ark.: Native American flutist John Two-Hawks and Finnish vocalist Johanna Kurela perform at 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Crystal Bridges Museum.

JOPLIN: The Missouri Southern State University Jazz Orchestra performs a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 at Corley Auditorium.

At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, Nashville artist Marci Mitchell performs on Friday and Saturday.

MIAMI, Okla.: Vocal and instrumental students at Northeast Oklahoma A&M College perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 1.

TULSA, Okla.: At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, performing this week are Jason

Boland and the Stragglers, Cody Canada and the Departed on Friday; Poison Overdose, We The Ghost and Sweatin Bullets on Saturday; Ryan Bingham and Jamestown Revival on Sunday; Parkway Drive, Miss May I, Thy Art Is Murder and In Hearts Wake on Nov. 30; Kevin Gates, Geaux Yella and Jay Lewis plus OG Bobbie Black on Dec. 1; and Gaelic Storm on Dec. 3.

King Diamond, Abigail and Exodus play on Dec. 2 at the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady St. BARTLESVILLE, Okla.: “An Evening of Jingle Bell Rock” is offered at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 2 at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 S.E. Adams Blvd.

KANSAS CITY: The Kansas City Symphony plays Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5, De Falla’s “Nights in the Gardens of Spain” with pianist Alessio Bax, and Albeniz’s excerpts from “Iberia” at 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway.

Jazz combos of the Kansas City Conservatory of Music perform at 6 p.m. on Nov. 30 at the Green Lady Lounge, 1809 Grand Blvd.

The Kansas City Conservatory of Music Chamber Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 2 at Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry.

The Kansas City Conservatory of Music Musica Nova choir performs works by Ives, Hovhaness, Cage, Harrison and more at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Olson Performing Arts Center.

The Supermatics perform Friday through Sunday at the Argosy Casino in Riverside.

Lights and the Mowglis perform on Sunday at the Midland Theater, 1228 Main.

Todd Rundgren performs at 8 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Casino.

AREA THEATRE

A look at area events this week

By Murray Bishoff

AREA MUSIC

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SPRINGFIELD: Springfield Contemporary Theater’s presentation of the musical “Xanadu” has shows at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday at 431 S. Jefferson.

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

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: A touring production of the musical “Annie” is presented at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson.

Rick Elice’s play “Peter and the Starcatcher” opens at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 and runs through December in the Studio Theater, 505 W. Spring St. KANSAS CITY: The “So You Think You Can Dance” tour performs at 8 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Midland Theater, 1228 Midland Theater.

A stage version of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” runs through Jan. 3 at the Coterie Theater at Crown Center, Grand Blvd. and Pershing Road.

The Quality Hill Playhouse presents the revue “Christmas in Song” Thursday through Dec. 23 at 303 W. 10th St. The musical “Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play” by Anne Washburn, a “Simpsons” cross with WWIII, opens Dec. 2 and runs through Dec. 27 at the Unicorn Theater, 3828 Main.

Kansas City Repertory Theater presents David Sedaris’ “The Santaland Diaries” Dec. 3 through Dec. 24 at the Copaken Stage, 13th and Walnut downtown. Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” runs through Dec. 24 at the Spencer Theater, 4949 Cherry.

ROLLA: The Leach Theater, 400 W. 10th St., presents “Reduced Shakespeare Company presents the Ultimate Christmas Show” at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3.

ST. LOUIS: The Moscow Ballet production of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” is offered at 7 p.m. on Nov. 30 at the Fox Theatre.

The “So You Think You Can Dance” tour performs at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 2 at the Fox Theatre.

Filmmaker John Waters presents a oneman show, “A John Waters Christmas: Holier and Dirtier,” at 8 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Sheldon Concert Hall.

Repertory Theater of St. Louis opens its production of Rick Elice’s play “Peter and the Starcatcher” opens at 8 p.m. on Dec. 2 and 3, with more shows running through Dec. 27 at the Loretto Hilton Center at Webster University in Webster Groves.

Stray Dog Theater presents a parody of 1950s camp films, “Devil Boys from Beyond,” at 8 p.m. on Dec. 3, with more shows running through Dec. 19 at the Tower Grove Abbey Theater, 2336 Tennessee Ave. Joshua Harmon’s play “Bad Jews” opens Dec. 3 and runs through Dec. 20 at the Jewish Community Center Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur.

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SPRINGFIELD: A live nativity show will be offered Dec. 3 through next weekend at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds arena.

“Emancipating the Past: Kara Walker’s Tales of Slavery and Power,” an exhibit of silhouettes offering commentary on historical perspectives on race, runs through Jan. 3 at the Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Circle.

Ozark Whittlers and Woodcarvers will demonstrate their craft on Saturday at 4601 S. Nature Center Way. The Queen City Craft Show is offered from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday at 425 W. Walnut.

The Ozark Kennel Club Dog Show runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

BENTONVILLE, Ark.: At the Crystal Bridges Museum, “Picturing the Americas: Landscape Painting from Tierra del Fuego to the Arctic” runs through Jan. 18. “Alfred Maurer: Art on the Edge” runs through Jan. 4. “Changing Perspectives of Native Americans” also runs into 2016.

EUREKA SPRINGS: The Eureka Springs Art Bazaar will be held Saturday at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center.

The Great Ozarkian Beard Off, a competition over the best facial hair, runs Friday through Sunday in various locations around town.

The 49th annual Silver Tea will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Crescent Hotel, 75 Prospect.

NEOSHO: The 2015 Dickens Christmas Faire Holiday Market, featuring more than 50 booths of gift and

Thursday, November 26, 2015 • Page 5 decorating ideas, runs evenings Dec. 3 and 4 and through Dec. 5 at Mills Park Centre, 100 N. College St. GROVE, Okla.: Har-Ber Village offers its 19th century Christmas on Main Street event on Saturday and Sunday.

TULSA, Okla.: At Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st. St., the USA BMX Grand Nationals run Friday through Sunday in the River Spirit Expo Center. The Tulsa Flea Market runs Saturday in the Exchange Center.

At the Philbrook Museum, 2727 S. Rockford Rd., “In Living Color,” an exhibit of printmaking with iconic works by Andy Warhol and more, runs through Jan. 17. “Barbizon and Beyond,” an exhibit of French landscapes, runs through Feb. 28.

KANSAS CITY: A photography exhibit, “Through the Lens: Visions of African American Experience 19501970,” runs through April 3 at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St. ST. LOUIS: Quilt National 2015, a show of fiber art, runs through Saturday at the Peabody Opera House.

Running at the St. Louis Art Museum in Forest Park are the exhibits “The Artist and the Modern Studio” through Jan. 3; “Journey to the Interior: Ink Painting from Japan”; “Blow-Up: Graphic Abstraction in 1960s Design” through March 20; and “St. Louis Modern” through Jan. 31.

The Contemporary Art Museum, 3750 Washington Blvd., has the following exhibits running: “Hurvin Anderson: Backdrop,” exploring social history and cultural identity; “Wyatt Kahn: Object Paintings;” and “Sheila Hicks: Fiber Art;” all through Dec. 27.

At the Kemper Art Museum at Washington University, exhibits currently running are “World War I: War of Images, Images of War,” through Jan. 4, and “The Paintings of Winton Churchill,” through Feb. 14.

PICK

THREE

Murray’s top picks for the week

1

If you’re trying to recapture the spirit of Christmas, try Springfield Little Theater’s stage version of the film “Miracle on 34th Street” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 3 with more shows through the next two weekends at the Landers Theater, 311 E. Walnut. The Landers is a bit of a barn, so closer seats may prove better for this show.

For a good, varied Christmas concert with traditional and contemporary sounds close to home, try the free holiday concert by the Missouri State University music department’s Grand Chorus and Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts in Springfield. The decorated hall should bring out the holiday spirit in anyone as December begins.

3

A spectacular musical show is planned in Kansas City as Handel’s “Messiah” is performed with a 250-voice KC Symphony Chorus and Independence Messiah Choir with the Kansas City Symphony at 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 with more performances through next weekend at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway. A big production, more selections and top notch singers are guaranteed. All seats at the Kauffman’s Helzberg Hall provide great sound.

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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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Jammie Graves, owner of Down to Earth Treasures in Monett, selected a few interesting patterns that she and her daughters, Kimmy and Tasha, can enjoy coloring together. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Mandalas are a popular pattern for those interested in adult coloring. Mandalas, either pre-printed designs or hand-drawn by the artist, offer a plethora of idea designs, from what’s important to the artist’s life, such as family, love, travel, health and work, to seasons of the year. Mandalas are said to be a Buddhist graphic symbol of the universe and used as tools to teach peace and unity. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

This mandala snowflake features a repetitive pattern that is colored in by the artist with a variety of shapes and designs to make each offshoot from the snowflake’s center unique. Color illustrations in many adult coloring books serve as inspiration for other artists to replicate or utilize in a different manner. Melonie Roberts/

The artist that drew this mandala used a nautilus shell as inspiration for this design. Other natural elements popular with adult coloring include flowers, hearts, stars, leaves, trees and animals. Melonie Roberts/reporter@

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This mandala’s theme features the many forms of water. Any element of nature can be used in a project to provide inspiration for adult coloring. Melonie Roberts/

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Color: Art therapy can reduce stress

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them here or take them home and color them there.”

With the sheets flying out the door on a daily basis, Alyea suggested hosting an adult coloring class at the library, allowing people to come in and meet, talk and color together in a relaxing atmosphere.

“It’s something we haven’t done before,” Alyea said.

“I need to learn to blend colors,” said Mildred Cornman, who was attending the first session. “I like to color at home.”

The library is willing to copy the intricate patterns on regular paper for those who want to color the same design or pick one from a bound book, such as “Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Patterns from Books-aMillion,” “Secret Garden,” from Barnes and Noble, or any of a dozen varieties on Amazon.com.

“I thought it would be something to do in the winter when I don’t get out much,” said Coleen Sharon. “I’ve looked at art stores and found colored

pencils and other doodle supplies that can run as much as $100. I haven’t really started yet. I’ve just been looking at prices for supplies.”

“It’s relaxing and fun,” Alyea said. “People just come in and do their own thing. There are designs that are more appealing to women and then some more appealing to men.

Each completed pattern is unique to the person who drew it. No two are alike.”

There are studies on the effectiveness of art therapy in reducing stress, and coloring seems to offer some similar benefits, according to some studies. When talking on the phone or otherwise occupied, many people will pick up a pen and doodle, which is a way for them to unconsciously organize their thoughts and focus.

“For me, it’s kind of a stress reliever,” said Jammie Graves, owner of Down to Earth Treasures in Monett. “It’s kind of like reading. It’s not taking me away from something else, but I’m able to concentrate and focus.

I started by picking up

just one of the pages the library had, but my girls started fighting over them and I have started to pick up three of each so there is one for each of us.”

Graves said she likes some of the darker patterns, which incorporate a lot of black in the design element.

“Those make gel colors really pop,” she said.

Doodles are not limited to the pages of a book, either. Artists are turning their doodling talents to greeting cards, footwear, clothing, scrapbooking pages, empty wine bottles, home decor and, in at least one case, a car, as seen at www.boredpanda. com/car-art-sharpie-pendrawing/.

Artists use anything from colored pencils, pens, paints, sharpies and watercolor markers to blend colors and create definition in their work.

“There is no right or wrong way to do this,” Alyea said. “It’s completely up to the person and the colors they like to use.”

The library will host another adult coloring event at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3.

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Mom and sister join forces to dictate wedding party

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EAR ABBY: My mother and older sister are trying to spoil my happiness about my upcoming wedding. I have known my ex-stepmother, “Gina,” for 20 years and have been best friends with her for the last 15. We remained close even after she divorced my biological father, who is not in the picture.

I had an appointment to go dress shopping and invited my friends, my mom and Gina (who lives out of state). When I told Mom that Gina was coming, her response was she would come “some other time.” Abby, Mom has been remarried for more than 30 years and has spent time with Gina prior to this. It’s not like they are enemies.

My older sister doesn’t get along with Gina. She told me if Gina is part of the bridal party, she won’t come to my wedding.

I’m having a bachelorette party in the state where Gina lives. The invitations won’t be sent for another few months. When my older sister found out, she accused me of not telling her. I explained that I’m not planning the party, my friend will be sending out the invitations and I wasn’t keeping anything from her. She hung up on me!

These two ladies are spoiling what should be a happy time for me. Have I done something that, from an outside perspective, you consider wrong?

— DESPERATELY

Jeanne Phillips Dear Abby SEEKING ADVICE DEAR DESPERATELY SEEKING: Your mother’s refusal to participate in the selection of your wedding gown was an example of passive aggression. Your mother and sister aren’t trying to spoil your happiness about your wedding.

They are trying to manipulate and blackmail you into excluding your former stepmother. From this outsider’s perspective, you have done nothing wrong — but they have.

DEAR ABBY: I recently started volunteering at a wonderful organization and was asked to assist the board with a special project.

At the initial meeting with two of the board members, everything was going well until the first board member excused himself and the other one immediately began to badmouth the person who had left the room.

I’m new to volunteering here. Neither board member knows me at all.

It made me very uncomfortable and I didn’t know

how to respond. These two individuals have known each other for many years.

I don’t want to get involved in this petty business, but I’ll have to work closely with both of them in the coming months. Most of my interactions will be with the person who was spoken about poorly. At least three board members have recently quit because of this person.

How should I proceed? — NEW VOLUNTEER IN ILLINOIS DEAR NEW VOLUNTEER: Proceed by not allowing yourself to get dragged into board politics. If one board member starts badmouthing another, excuse yourself.

If three people have quit, there are obviously problems with the governance of this orga-

nization. If you can do your job without getting involved in the dysfunction, stick with it. If you can’t, then for your own sanity, find another place to donate your time and talents.

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

Contact Dear Abby at www.

DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

What teens need to know about sex, drugs, AIDS and getting along with peers and parents is in “What Every Teen Should Know.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Teen Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)

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George’s Inc. Cassville, MO is currently seeking qualified and dependable applicants for the following positions:

4. Announcements

Egg Pickup - Chick Delivery Drivers

VFW POST 4207 Monett Community Thanksgiving Lunch, Thursday, November, 26 11-1, Contributions Accepted.

Chick Delivery Drivers and Egg Pick up Driver require a Class A CDL plus a good driving record. Interested applicants should apply in person at George’s Inc. Human Resources located at the intersection of Highway 37 and Highway W beside the community of Butterfield.

8. Business Services TRIPLE H Home Repair. Contact Scotty at 417 342-9863

9. Services Offered DOSS APPLIANCE Repair Service: Service all major brands, prompt, experienced service, affordable rates.

Call anytime 417-235-6314.

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

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Painting, roofing, room additions, carpentrywork,vinylsiding,small plumbing & concrete work.

235-6961, 236-5477.

SIDING & TRIM, Replacement Windows, guttering, entry, storm & garage doors. Over 30 yrs. experience, local references provided.

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Apply in person. Or e-mail resumes to dan.halog@georgesinc.com for questions please call 417-442-3500 or visit our website at www.georgesinc.com George’s is an equal opportunity employer.

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George’s Farms, Inc. Poultry Processing Worker.

Cut, trim and pack poultry.

Various shifts, multiple openings, full time positions.

9066 State Highway W. Cassville, Missouri 65625.

Apply in person. * Applicants with 1 year of verifiable poultry processing experience will start at the 1 year payrate.

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

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FULL TIME ophthalmic technician for professional office. Must possess good organizational skills, andalsohaveexcellentcomputer skills. This will involve direct interaction with patients.

Experience is helpful, but will train the right individual. If you are a team player looking for a secure future, please send resume and references to PO Box 351, Monett, Mo 65708.

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16. Help Wanted GRIP, BOYS Home Verona is looking for PT help. Must be honest, self-starter, hard working, with ranch/farmexperience.Willingto teach young people the value of hard work. Must have a valid DL, pass a criminal background check. Lift 50 lbs and be physically fit. Call Dave 417-498-6852 HIRING FOR Certified Medication Assistant. 11-7 shift. Must be able to pass background check and drug test. Must be dependable, honest and caring. 417-8475546 JOPLIN GLOBE Newspaper Route in Pierce City Available December 1st. $500/month less expenses.IndependentContractor.

Must have dependable vehicle and back-up. Apply online at joplinglobe.com: on the Subscribe drop-downmenu,clickonCarrier Application.

OAK LEAF TRUCKING, LLC is looking for a full or part-time Class A, CDL, driver. Most runs are local and are Monday-Friday. Dry vans and flatbeds.

Benefits include paid vacation, paid holidays, and health insurance. If interested please come to our office at 9193 State Highway 76 in Exeter to fill out an application. If available please bring a current copy of your Motor Vehicle Driving Record (MVR), your driver’s license, and current medical card.

PALLET LUMBER and Hardwood Lumber in Exeter are now accepting applications for machine operators and general laborers.

Please apply in person M-F from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm in our office at 9193 State Highway 76, Exeter, Mo. Benefits after 90 days and paid vacation after one year.

Please no phone calls!

SCHOOL BUS Drivers and Aides Substitute Positions Available.

Please Only Serious Inquiries.

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25. Real Estate For Sale

29a. Duplexes For Rent

46. For Lease

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “anypreference,limitation,ordiscrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference,limitationordiscrimination.

We will not knowingly accept any advertisingforrealestatewhichis in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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.

8400 S.F. office/warehouse, 600 Dairy St., Monett. Excellent location for co. needing additional space or for service company.

Fork truck accessible doors. $4,000/mo. Call Dave at 480-634-0599.

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

Verona area. 2 acres. Large shop. Very nicehome!$695.00plusdeposits.

To qualify, 498-6351.

LEASE-LEASE TO Own 3BR 2BA All electric manufactured home on 2 acres. $595+deposit.

498-6351

27. Homes for Sale SALE BY Owner - 3BD/1BA located in Monett on Cul-de-sac. Attached garage, 10x10 metal building and 12x12 deck. Lot 466 $83,000. 417-291-3137

29. Houses for Rent 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.

29a. Duplexes For Rent 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

30. Apartments for Rent 2 Br 2 Ba apartments in Monett. $475 a month, $400 deposit.

236-5951.

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

55. Storage 25 YEARS- Kojac’s Storage, 2 Sizes-Secure. Boats, household, ect. References available.

Phone 417-235-8037.

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.

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

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31. Rooms for Rent J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent.

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33. Miscellaneous for Sale TWO WEDDING DRESSES. One size 6 satin, off-white with rhinestone broach, strapless, small train, David’s Bridal brand, $85 OBO. One size 8, off-white, satin, Two Become One brand. Missing a button, but simple to fix, $40 OBO. Either could also be adapted and worn for special occasions. 417-763-8404.

36. Machinery FOR SALE Skid Steer 2004 Bobcat S150. $15,800. For info call 479-216-1120

38. Pets PITBULL PUPPIES need a good home. First shots & de-wormed.

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