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district, the Monett City Council on Dec. 7 passed an ordinance prohibiting alley parking between Third and Sixth streets between Broadway and Bond. The ordinance will become effective as soon as “No Parking” signs are received.

• Nationally known radio, TV and recording artists the Oklahoma Wranglers and Tommy Sosebee appeared on Dec. 8 at the Monett Armory.

The ensemble was sponsored by Monett’s National Guard basketball team and is the first of many star-studded events planned by the local Guardsmen.

FIFTY YEARS AGO Dec. 7-13, 1964 • The Monett City Council accepted the bid of $5,155 from the Mix Davis Chevrolet Company for a new fire truck and chassis for the Monett Fire Department. The 1965 Chevrolet, with a V-8 engine, will be delivered to Anderson, Ind., where it will be outfitted with Howe equipment and then delivered to the city in February or March.

• The first billet of aluminum came through the large 1,600-ton aluminum press at Wells Aluminum factory in Monett. The first die for the extrusion press was bolted in place for test runs that began on Dec. 10.

FORTY YEARS AGO Dec. 7-13, 1974 • Fourteen candidates filed for the six positions to be filled on the Barry-Lawrence County Ambulance District.

Residents of the 10 townships will vote for six directors in the Dec. 30 election, not only for a director in their own district but also for one in each of the

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Local Christmas parade season nears

Back in the Good Old Days EIGHTY YEARS AGO Dec. 7-13, 1934 • Instead of the cold and snow increasing business at the transient center as might be expected, it slows up the arrivals. It is supposed the transients simply stay where they are when the weather turns, and do not try to move. New registrations have been running around 12 to 15 a day, but during the cold spell of the last few days, it had dropped to about 10 a day.

• Meeting the demand for cold storage space for apples and other commodities, the Railways Ice Company has completed plans to convert part of its existing equipment for that purpose. Space will be provided for around 30,000 bushels of apples. There will be three floors. Work will begin by the first of the year.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO Dec. 7-13, 1944 • Mass modernization and facelifting of buildings in the Monett business district, particularly store fronts, were discussed at a meeting of a local committee headed by J.C. Hildrith on Dec. 7. Money advanced by the Monett Chamber of Commerce will be used for architect’s sketches which will show what can be done to improve the appearances of buildings here.

• Superintendent Roi Wood of Joplin on Dec. 12 told members of the Monett Kiwanis Club that our public school students are entitled to education taught by teachers who are on a par with physicians who earn $10,000 a year.

SIXTY YEARS AGO Dec. 7-13, 1954 • In a move designed to relieve congestion in alleys in the downtown

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Events aim to get area residents into the holiday spirit

By Melonie Roberts

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Barnwarming king and queen were crowned on Dec. 10, 1964 at the annual square dance and party held by the Monett High School Chapter of the Future Farmers of America in the old gymnasium. From left, are: Bob Heim and Sharon Latshaw, attendants; and Cathy Owens and Steve Andrews, queen and king. The king was selected by members of the Future Homemakers of America. The queen was chosen by FFA members. File photo/The Monett Times other five districts.

• A public open house at the new Barry County Jail, located between Fifth and Sixth streets on East Street in Cassville, is planned for Saturday. Tours will be offered of the 1,900 square foot, $100,000 facility.

THIRTY YEARS AGO Dec. 7-13. 1984 • The Monett City Council awarded a contract to Bucher, Willis and Ratliff, airport consultants of Kansas City, for continuing engineering services in the development of the Monett Municipal Airport. The contract has been approved by the Aviation Division of the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission.

• A chief of police and

a patrolman were hired by the Pierce City City Council on Dec. 10 after officially rescinding the contract for police service with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department, which had been in effect since April. Michael Keithly of Springfield was hired as police chief.

TWENTY YEARS AGO Dec. 7-13, 1994 • More than 1,000 people were believed to have turned out for the second annual visit of the Santa Claus Express train, which arrived at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 9. The magic of trains was not lost on either the children or adults who crowded together at the Burlington Northern train depot in Monett for a look at the

brightly colored spectacle.

• The 82-year-old historic Monett Ice Plant burned to the ground on Dec. 10. As firefighters arrived, an explosion from the main building sent a fireball some distance into the sky. The fire marshal’s office considered arson as the probable cause.

TEN YEARS AGO Dec. 7-13, 2004 • A Monett landmark for nearly 50 years, the Lakeland Motel off Highway 60 went under the crushing jaws of a bulldozer this week as

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rea residents will have plenty of opportunities to get their holiday season spirits bubbling over with a plethora of community events to warm their hearts.

Exeter will kick off the parade season with a community celebration on Saturday.

A community Christmas dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Center. The parade lineup begins at 12:30 p.m., with the parade getting underway at 1:30 p.m.

Santa will visit with children at the community building following the afterward.

Marionville will follow, with its parade kicking off at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

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While Santa may be a featured guest at many of the area parades, local churches often take the opportunity to remind spectators to honor the birth of Jesus Christ. Religious floats entered into parades often expound on the spiritual side of the parade’s holiday theme. File photo/The Monett Times

new owners began removing the facility, which had gotten run down in the past decade.

• Despite taking the required steps to cover the debt on a second Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district in Monett, the city has negotiated a very short term repayment from the Missouri Department of Transportation, and a contractual agreement kicking in another sales tax to cover the cost, if revenues don’t hit a certain level within a specified period.

ON THE COVER: Santa Claus will be a featured guest in many of this year’s area Christmas parades. The Jolly Old Elf will be able to visit with children following most of the parades, but is keeping a tight schedule this holiday season. File photo/The Monett Times

What can be more encouraging than the story of Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, chosen to lead Santa’s sleigh one foggy Christmas Eve. The beloved children’s tale sends the message that it’s okay to be different and, with perseverance, one will find their place in life. File photo/The Monett Times

Area schools usually enter their marching bands into annual Christmas parade competitions, allowing student musicians to showcase their talents in an effort to take home first place awards in that division. Most marching bands also have a flag corps to add excitement and flair to the holiday music performed along the parade route.

File photo/The Monett Times

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A look at area events this week

By Murray Bishoff

SPRINGFIELD: At the Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East, the rock band Tech N9ne performs at 8 p.m. on Friday. The Imagine concert, the annual tribute to John Lennon, is presented at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Missouri State University’s Hibernotes a cappella group performs at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the theater in the MSU Plaster Student Union.

At Drury University, a Big Band Salute is offered at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at Clara Thompson Hall. A Christmas Vespers service is offered at 7 p.m. on Sunday in the Stone Chapel.

The Evangel University music department presents its Christmas celebration concert at 7:45 p.m. on Friday in Spence Chapel.

Tim Hawkins appears in concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday at Remington’s, 1655 W. Republic Rd. Julefest, a celebration of the season by the Ozark Scandinavian Society, is presented at 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 4216 S. Charlston Ave. The “So You Think You Can Dance” tour comes to the Hammons Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson, country music giant Clint Black performs at Christmas concert with Doug Seegers at 7 p.m. on Thursday. The University of Arkansas Symphony Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9.

At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, the Bel Airs, Strange Derangers and Aaron Carter perform on Friday. Split Lip Rayfield and Foley’s Van play on Saturday.

At the University of Arkansas’s Fine Arts Center, the New Music Ensemble plays works

by Roshanna Elezady and Michael Daughtery at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

The University of Arkansas’s Master Chorale presents works by Mendelssohn, Saint-Saens, and J.S. Bach at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church, 695 Calvin St. SPRINGDALE, Ark.: The Arkansas Winds Community Concert Band presents its holiday concert at Art Center of the Ozarks, S. Main St. EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: Native American flutist John Two-Hawks presents his annual Christmas concert on Sunday at the City Auditorium, 36 S. Main.

CARTHAGE: At the Woodshed in Cherry’s Art Emporium, 311 S. Main, Riverbend per-

forms at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

JOPLIN: The fifth annual Seasonal Choral Flourish is presented by the Missouri Southern State University at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 812 S. Pearl Ave. NEOSHO: The Crowder College Community Chorus presents “Nine Lessons and Carols” at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the United Methodist Church, 224 S. Wood.

TULSA, Okla.: At the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa, Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson performs at 8 p.m. on Thursday. The Brian Setzer Orchestra plays at 8 p.m. on Dec. 11.

At the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra plays a Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, Netsky, Kove and Skanka play on Thursday.

MaydayxMurs, Ces Cru, Kap Kallous and KG the Phantom play on Saturday. Aaron Lewis and George Navarro play on Sunday.

At the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady, Ryan Adams and Jenny Lewis play at 8 p.m. on Sunday. Melissa Etheridge and Alexander Cardinale play at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. In This Moment, Twelve Foot Ninja, Starset and 3 Pill Morning play at 7 p.m. on Dec. 9.

At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., the Tulsa Symphony plays Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1 and selections from “The Nutcracker” plus Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Country music star Lee Ann Womack brings her Christmas show at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Performing Arts Center in Broken Arrow.

BARTLESVILLE, Okla.: The Bartlesville Choral Society presents its Christmas concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Community Center, 300 S.E. Adams Blvd.

PITTSBURG, Kan.: The Pittsburg State University Wind Ensemble gives its Christmas concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday at Memorial Auditorium, 503 N. Pine.

KANSAS CITY: At the Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Eric Church performs at 7 p.m. on Friday.

At the Midland Theater, 1228 Main, the Streetlamp and Gentleman’s Rule play at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dillon Francis and Hoodboi play at 8 p.m. on Dec. 10.

The Heartland Men’s Chorus presents its Christmas concert at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday at the Folly Theater, 1020 Central.

At the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway, Handel’s “Messiah” is presented at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

TubaChristmas is presented at noon on Friday and noon on Dec. 8. The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra and the New York Voices present a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. on Dec. 9.

The Kansas City Conservatory of Music Wind Symphony performs at 7:30 p.m. on

Thursday at the Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry. The Wind Ensemble plays at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Conservatory Choirs present a Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday at Visitation Catholic Church, 5141 Main.

The University of Kansas School of Music presents its 90th annual Holiday Vespers Concert at 2:30 and 7:30 on Sun day at the Lied Center on the KU campus in Lawrence.

ST. LOUIS: The St. Louis Symphony plays Vivaldi’s complete “Four Seasons,” along with Samuel Barber’s “Knoxville: Summer of 1915” with soprano Kiera Duffy and Wagner’s “Siegfried Idyll” at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday at Powell Hall, Delmar and Grand.

The Trailer Park Boys perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market.

The Black Keys perform at 8 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the Scottrade Center.

The Gaither Christmas Homecoming is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Chaifetz Arena, Market and Lindell.

Mannheim Steamroller presents its Christmas concert Dec. 9 and 10 at the Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand.

SPRINGFIELD: A stage version of Jules Verne’s “Around the World in 80 Days” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday and again next weekend at the Springfield Contemporary Theatre, 431 S. Jefferson, Suite 136.

The Moscow Ballet’s presentation of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” ballet with recorded music is presented on Dec. 8 at the Gillioz Theatre.

Springfield Little Theatre presents “The Littlest Angel” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. on Sunday and Dec. 11 through next weekend at the Landers Theater, 311 E. Walnut Ave. OZARK: The musical “Toys of War,” about toymaker A.C. Gilbert and his war to save Christmas, runs through Dec. 20 at the Stained Glass Theater, 1996 W. Evangel.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At the Walton Arts Center, a stage version of Jules Verne’s “Around the World in 80 Days” is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. on Sunday, 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 11 and for the next two weekends. The Second City comedy troupe pres-

The Monett Times Midweek ents its “Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue” at 8 p.m. on Friday. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis performs at 7 p.m. on Sunday. The Mediaeval Baebes perform Christmas music in ancient languages at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 11.

CARTHAGE: Jack Sharkey and Leo Sears’ Christmas comedy, “Sorry! Wrong Chimney” is presented Thursday through Sunday and again next weekend at the Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre in Carthage.

JOPLIN: The Mother Goose Christmas Mystery Plays by Lyndall Burrow are presented at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Taylor Performing Arts Center on the Missouri Southern State University campus.

Joplin Little Theater, 3009 W. First St., presents “Best Little Christmas Pageant Ever” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11 through next weekend.

NEOSHO: Crowder College’s drama department presents “Aesop’s Fable-ous Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Elsie Plaster Community Center.

MIAMI, Okla.: “The Best Little Christmas Pageant Ever” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Coleman Theater, 103 N. Main.

TULSA, Okla.: Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 11 through the next two weekends at the John H. Williams Theater at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

A shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” ballet for children will be presented at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Van Trease Performing Arts Center at Tulsa Community College, 10300 E. 81st St. PITTSBURG, Kan.: The Pittsburg State University drama students present three one-act plays at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Grubbs Studio Theater on the PSU campus, 1701 S. Broadway.

KANSAS CITY: Kansas City Ballet presents Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. Sunday at the Kauffman Center.

Thursday, December 4, 2014 • Page 5 Kansas City Repertory Theater’s production of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is presented at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 11, with more shows Wednesday through Sunday through Dec. 26 at the Spencer Theater, 4949 Cherry.

“Christmas in Song” runs through Dec. 24 at the Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 W. 10th St. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: the Musical” runs through Jan. 4 at the Coterie Theater at Crown Center, Grand at Pershing Road.

The Off-Center Theater presents the musical “Oliver!” at 7 p.m. on Dec. 4 through Dec. 21 at Crown Center, Grand and Pershing Road.

O. Henry’s story “The Gifts of the Magi” is presented in a stage version Thursday through Sunday at the Emaline Ballroom, 616 SW Third St. in Lee’s Summit.

COLUMBIA: The Jane Froman Holiday Radio Hour is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the Launer Auditorium.

“The Snow Queen” is presented at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. on Sunday and again next weekend at TRYPS Institute Children’s Theatre at Stephen’s College, 1200 E. Broadway.

“Anne of Green Gables” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday at the Macklanburg Playhouse, 100 Willis Ave. “Over the River and Through the Woods” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday at the Talking Horse Theatre, 210 St. James.

ST. LOUIS: The musical “Pippin” is presented Dec. 10-14 at the Peabody Opera House.

The University of Missouri-St. Louis dance theater performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

The Washington University Dance Theater performs Friday through Sunday in the Edison Theater at Washington University.

At the Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand, the musical “Annie” is presented through Sunday.

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Murray’s top picks for the week

1

The Monett Chamber of Commerce’s Festival of Lights is open nightly at Monett’s South Park. The 30 lighting displays in a drive-through setting offers a delightful seasonal diversion bringing back fun memories of the holiday. Drive through from the Highway 37 entrance from 5 to 10 p.m.

WinterFest, the annual seasonal celebration at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, runs Friday through Sunday. Work by area visual artists will be displayed, plus and a performance at 7 p.m. on Saturday by pianist Jim Brickman and Sweet Honey in the Rock at 7 p.m. on Saturday. The MSU Pride Band performs its Christmas concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

3

Country music giant Garth Brooks hits the road with his “un-retirement” tour, opening with a big series of concerts in the cavernous Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark Ave. in St. Louis. Brooks performs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Note to fans: high cheap seats at the back of the hall have just as good a view and acoustics as much lower, more expensive seats.

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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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Children love a parade, especially when there is candy to be gathered. Walkers along the parade route typically toss sweet treats to spectators at annual holiday festivities. Children scramble in the streets to snatch up the sugary goodies and pocket them for later. File photo/ The Monett Times

Santa Claus waves to spectators during the 2012 Christmas Parade in Monett. Last year, inclement weather postponed or cancelled many holiday events. File photo/The Monett Times

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Annual parades are a good opportunity for car enthusiasts to showcase their vehicles decked out for the season. Many local parades award trophies or prizes for the vehicle winning first place. File photo/The Monett Times

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Members of area churches, businesses and organizations are often creative in the use of decorations on floats, vehicles and costumes. The Monett Area YMCA decked out one of its buses as Frosty the Snowman for a previous parade. File photo/The Monett Times

Parades: Santa staying busy with appearances at numerous local parades

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The Lineup will begin at the grade school at 4:30 p.m., with the parade concluding on the square, where children will have the opportunity

to visit with Santa.

Cassville’s annual parade gets underway at 6 p.m., starting at Cassville High School and concluding

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Santa will make an appearance in the parade lineup near the end.

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The Monett Police Department usually showcases its restored antique patrol vehicle during the annual Christmas parade and at other community events. File photo/The Monett Times

Hear the bells on the harness? Jump aboard and get ready to go to grandma’s house in this horse-drawn carriage. These equine entries evoke memories of early Christmas carols and stories, when horse and buggy were the primary means of travel. File photo/The Monett Times

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“Flying into the Future,” will get underway at 11 a.m. on Dec. 13.

Prizes will be awarded for floats, vehicles and bands. Ribbons will be awarded for tractors, horse drawn units, mounted units and marching units.

Santa will lead the parade and pass out candy canes to children afterward near the Monett Chamber of Commerce, located at 200 E. Broadway.

The Pierce City Christmas Parade will follow at 2 p.m. on Dec. 13, with lineup at the Central Elementary starting at 1 p.m.

Santa is also slated to visit with children following the parade.

Aurora will also hold

its Christmas parade at 2 p.m. on Dec. 13.

Lineup begins at 1:30 p.m. at the junction of Roosevelt and Pleasant Streets. There is no entry fee to participate in the event.

The Wheaton Christmas Parade starts at 6 p.m. on Dec. 13, with the participants lining up at Body of Christ Outreach Ministries on Highway 86 at 5 p.m.

After the parade, Santa plans to hand out candy and to have his picture taken with children at the Wheaton Depot Museum. Everyone gets free hot chocolate, cookies and hot dogs.

Each parade category receives cash prizes for first, second and third places.

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D

EAR ABBY: You mentioned in a recent column that few people write to follow up on what happened since their original letter was published.

You printed mine April 1, 2001.

I am “Hurting in Houston,” the son who, with his partner, was suddenly no longer welcome in his parents’ home after they moved to a retirement community, because they were afraid their neighbors would shun them if they discovered they had a gay son. You advised that I should live my own life and, maybe, someday they would come around—and that is what I did.

After a number of years, I received a call from a sibling informing me that my father was ill with only a short time left, and I should fly to their city to see him. I asked if I was wanted, and he said, “It doesn’t matter, just come!” So I swallowed my pride, flew there and made my way to the hospice house.

Although my mother received me well, Dad did not, and we never had a good moment before he died a few days later. I told my mother I was staying for the funeral whether she liked it or not and had my partner fly in.

After the service there was a gathering at my mother’s house with all their friends. I introduced my partner

Jeanne Phillips Dear Abby to them and everyone was as kind as could be.

Many mentioned their own gay siblings or relatives.

When the event was over, my mother said, “Wow, this has all been pretty silly, hasn’t it?”

It was such a colossal understatement that I could not find words to respond.

Ten years have passed; my mother is now in hospice care with only a short time left. We have built a great relationship, and she loves my partner of more than 20 years very much. We are glad to be able to be there for her.

Much has changed in the world over these years and the acceptance of gays has been remarkable, but for me, having these last years with my mother’s love will be a comfort I can hold onto for the rest of my life.

I have no great moral here, I just wanted to let you know what has happened. Thank you, Abby.—NO LONGER “HURTING IN HOUSTON” DEAR NO LONGER HURTING:

And thank YOU for letting me and my readers know your story has a happy ending. I couldn’t be more pleased to know you are doing well.

In case you didn’t see it, there was a follow-up column regarding your letter that was published May 24, 2001, in which a family in California offered to adopt you and your partner! PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) was mentioned in that follow-up and is still an excellent resource for building bridges of understanding in families. Find it at pflag.org.

DEAR ABBY: I am the caregiver for my husband, who is in a wheelchair and has to be helped when using the bathroom.

When we are out in

public and he needs a bathroom, should I use the handicapped stall in the men’s or take him into the women’s?

Unisex restrooms—one big room that can be locked—are wonderful.—CAREGIVER IN VIRGINIA DEAR CAREGIVER: I agree, but not all buildings and businesses provide unisex restrooms. If none is available, then the rule of thumb is the disabled person should use the restroom of his/her gender—in your case, the men’s room.

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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.

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33. Miscellaneous for Sale

MATTRESS SET - Pillow top, new. Take $150 for everything.

417-353-2455.

27. Homes for Sale

The Monett Times 235-3135

25. Real Estate For Sale

2 BR, 1 BA, Brick house w/garage & outbuildings, LR, DR, UR, water softner $650/month.

(417)529-0111

29. Houses for Rent SMALL TWO Br house, 125 Third St., Freistatt. Rent $325, $200 Dep. 489-0057.

30. Apartments for Rent APARTMENT FOR Rent. $425 rent & $250 deposit, 2 bed/1 bath.

Newly remodeled with central H/A all Electric. W/D Hookup, No Pets, No Smoking 476-5150 or 235-7116

33. Miscellaneous for Sale ARE YOU serious about Biblical Accuracy and Properly Obeying God? www.thefaithoncedelivered.info CABINETS - SOLID wood cabinets, never installed, still wrapped up, can add or subtract to fit kitchen or bath project. Cost $7,000 , sacrifice $1650.

OBO. 417-423-7919.

FREE BOOK: The Alien Exposed, An Acid Test For The Authentic Anabaptist Love Of Truth. Write: Living Faith Christian Fellowship, 27216 Ingel Rd., Brookfield, MO 64628. www.thefaithoncedelivered.info

PASTURE OR hay ground wanted. Verona or East Monett area.

40 acres or more. Graves 417-669-4583

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The Monett Times Midweek

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Oklahoma State

Oklahoma

VS.

Batteries for all Applications

417-271-3801

Hwy 86, PO Box 215 • Golden, MO 65658

Houston

Cincinnati

VS.

417-235-6311

Drop off point!

1304 E. BOND ST. • MONETT, MO 65708

Temple

VS.

Tulane

417-235-7800

864 US HWY 60, Monett

Drop Off Point

Steelers

VS.

Bengals

ConTEsT RulEs 1. Football Pick’Em contest is open to readers of The Monett Times, The Cassville Democrat and the Midweek.

2. Employees of Rust Communications are not eligible to participate.

3. The contest will run Aug. 20 through Dec. 31.

4. Entry forms will be published in the Wednesday publications. Each week’s picks can be turned into the Monett or Cassville offices by 5 p.m. on Fridays. Only one entry per person is permitted.

Each week a weekly winner will be chosen as follows: 1. Each participant picks a winner for local high school, college or professional games for that week.

2. A participant will receive a point for each winning team chosen and no points for losing teams or if a team is not chosen. The points for all of the games will then be added for a weekly total. The one with the highest weekly total wins the weekly contest. If there is a tie, the tiebreaker will be decided by a combined score of the designated tiebreaker game or a coin flip.

3. If a game is cancelled, forfeited or indefinitely suspended for any reason, or if a game results in a tie, that game will not count in the total.

There will be one overall grand prizewinner. The highest total for the 18 weeks will be the winner. In the event of a tie, the tiebreaker system outlined above will be used.

• Each weekly prizewinner will receive a $20 gift certificate to a local business. There is no limit to the number of times a participant can win. Weekly winners will be announced in the Wednesday editions of the above publications following each contest week. Winners will also be notified by phone following the contest week. If methods of notification fail after seven days an alternate winner will be selected.

• We reserve the right to use any and all information related to the contest, including information on entrants obtained through the contest, for marketing purposes, unless prohibited by law.

SEND ENTRIES TO: Monett Times • P.O. Box 40 Monett MO 65708 or Drop forms off at The Bayou, Doug’s Pro Lube, Cassville Democrat, or The Monett Times.

HIGH SCHOOL - FRIDAY GAMES COLLEGE - SATURDAY GAMES (Some games may change days)

Weekly $20 gift certificates Grand Prize will be awarded at the end of the contest.

Kansas State

VS.

Baylor

GRANDE TIRE Co., Inc.

1-800-535-3542 | 417-847-2934 Hwy. 37 S. • Cassville, MO 65625 417-476-5156 Pierce City, MO

417-678-2128 Aurora, MO

SMU

Iowa State

417-781-9280

Joplin, MO

Connecticut

VS.

TCU ®

JIM REED, Agent 300 S Kyler St Ste A Monett, MO 65708 Bus (417) 235-0300 • Toll-free (866) 235-0311 Fax (417) 235-0301 • Call (417) 425-0689 jim.reed.prge@statefarm.com

Rams

Redskins

Chiefs

Cardinals

Pigskin Pick’em Football Contest #16

505 E. Broadway St., Monett • 417-235-3135

Giants

Titans

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