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Back in the Good Old Days EIGHTY YEARS AGO Dec. 27, 1935Jan. 2, 1936 • Even with the thermometer ranging down close to zero and sleet flying in the air, the Monett police do not have the calls for help from transients, such as were a daily problem last year and for several years past. With the transient shelter gone, the wanderers do not come here any more. Instead of an increased police force being necessary, as was predicted at the time the transient camp was closed, the police force has been reduced.

• Looking at resolutions for 1936, The Times pointed to new efforts to complete the Ninth Street road to Freistatt and building a road from Monett to Madry. Monett might also resolve to shuck off a lot of dejection and fears and put its feet out this year toward accomplishment, and launch out into the new year with courage and daring, just as of old.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO Dec. 27, 1945Jan. 2, 1946 • Several hundred children enjoyed a Christmas party at the Gillioz Theater as guests of M.E. Gillioz and the theater management. The kids received treats of candy with Mr. Gillioz’s compliments and also a nice Christmas booklet from the theater.

A free show consisted of a Western movie, “Riders of the Rio Grande,” and four comedy cartoons.

• A major move toward alleviating Monett’s housing shortage is taking place this weekend as completion of the Kerr apartments on Bond Street was announced. The newly remodeled apartments,

most of which has four or five rooms and are all steam heated, will provide nine dwelling units sorely needed in this over-populated community. Dr. Frank Kerr, owner of the building which was formerly an office building, said all the apartments have been taken.

SIXTY YEARS AGO Dec. 26, 1955Jan. 2, 1956 • Roger Hunt, field representative for the Social Security Administration, told Monett Lions that more changes were made in the Social Security law during 1954 than at any time in its 20-year history.

Many people were brought under the law. In Barry County, 213 new people applied for benefits in 1955, and 244 in Lawrence County.

• A cement cover has been placed over the north portion of the Monett city water reservoir on County Street between Sixth and Seventh streets, and work has started on the south half. Interior and exterior overhauls were made earlier.

FIFTY YEARS AGO Dec. 26, 1965Jan. 2, 1966 • Joe Bill George, Monett High School music instructor, has been named the most popular teacher at the school by students on the basis of items contributed to baskets for needy families here. A graduate of MHS, George is in his first year as music instructor.

• David K. Fly, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fly, was ordained on Dec. 28 at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City.

Rev. Fly has been a communicant at St. Stephen’s Church in Monett and will complete his bachelor of

By the end of December 1955, the new Monett High School gymnasium, today named for long-time superintendent E.E. Camp, was beginning to take shape on the northeast corner of Ninth and Scott streets. The laying of concrete blocks outlined the foundation and what was planned as a teen center. Ideal weather speeded up construction, though a delay in receiving structural steel slowed the process. Pictured from the southeast, the site showed the south and north foundations with the gym playing floor to be located between them. The high school building is shown in the background, immediately to the west of the gym. File photo/The Monett Times divinity degree in May. FORTY YEARS AGO Dec. 28, 1975Jan. 2, 1976 • The Monett City Council authorized construction of the city’s third electrical substation at the corner of Summit and Hickory, approximately one block west of the present Empire District Electric high line. The new substation will provide 12,470 volts, over three times the present voltage at the other two substations.

• Bids are being accepted through the Barry County Court for two HUD community projects in Purdy.

They include a 50-by-60foot metal building to provide housing for the neighborhood facility and a public library, plus a 25-by-50foot shelter kitchen for the Purdy City Park. Bids are

also being accepted for a neighborhood community center and storage garage for the Barry-Lawrence Ambulance District in Monett.

THIRTY YEARS GO Dec. 28, 1985Jan. 2, 1985 • The unionization of Monett’s fire department effective Dec. 30 as Local 3028 of the International Association of Firefighters has been announced.

City Commissioner Leon Hilton, who supervises fire department operations, said the city council had no indication of the union organization prior to the announcement. Only six firefighters make up the union.

• Ron Smith has been promoted to vice president of First National Mercantile Bank in Monett,

and branch manager of the facility located on East Highway 60. Smith joined the bank in 1973, becoming an assistant vice president in 1983.

TWENTY YEARS AGO Dec. 28, 1995Jan. 2, 1996 • Spin Magazine has named Monett-based Nosferatu Snafu as the Worst Band in America.

The band is composed of lead singer Chuck Brady, Josh Henry and brother Jeromy Henry. The band submitted almost its entire output of 116 songs to win the “honor.”

• On Dec. 29, Fred Stark

retired after 22 years of service as the city custodian, working primarily at City Hall. Stark said he never viewed his job as work, and had enjoyed meeting and helping people.

TEN YEARS AGO Dec. 28, 2005Jan. 2, 2006 • Framework is now in place for the new concession and restroom building at Monett’s North Park.

J.D. Vaughn Construction did the framing work and will donate roof labor. City crews will enclose the roof and walls. Windows will be donated by Architectural Systems and WinTech.

ON THE COVER: Juan Jimenez displays a thin-cut flank steak, processed in the butcher shop at Supermercado La Michoacana in Monett, which is used for a number of Hispanic dishes, including tortas, a popular sandwich in the Hispanic culture. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Supermercado La Michoacana brings international flavor Local Hispanic supermarket welcomes everyone

By Melonie Roberts

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avid Jimenez, co-owner of Supermercado La Michoacana in Monett, is looking to break down some invisible walls.

“Hispanic stores are not just for Hispanics,” he said. “I’m looking to break those barriers, to welcome everyone to the store and help them with their shopping needs.”

Jimenez and his wife, Gabby, along with his parents, Juan Jimenez and Maria Jimenez, devote a large portion of their daily lives to the family business, which translates to “Supermarket of Michoacana,” the Mexican state the Jimenez family called home.

“My parents came to California and ran a landscaping businesses for several years,” David Jimenez said.

“They moved to Arkansas and worked at Tyson [Foods] before having the opportunity to buy this business from a nephew.

“Dad thought it might be a good opportunity. He wanted to leave us something we can do. When the thought lingered, he jumped at this opportunity when it came up. Before he agreed to buying the store, he gathered us kids around and asked for 100 percent support. When he needed me to come help run it, I went to my supervisors at Tyson’s and thanked them for the opportunity and told them my family needed me. They understood.”

From that initial call, Jimenez and his wife moved their family to Monett and settled in to assist in running the business and integrating the family into the community and school.

“It was hard,” David said. “We knew nothing about the grocery business.

There was a lot of trial and error. Even now, we are still learning.”

Jimenez’s father came over with a crate of jalapeños and weighed them on a scale. Once the weight was measured, he weighed the empty crate. Of the 35 pounds of jalepeños they were supposed to have received, the batch weigh just under 19 pounds.

“The vendor will make it good,” David said. “But we didn’t know to do

David Jimenez, co-owner of Supermercado La Michoacana, located at 805 E. Broadway in Monett, checks his stock of spices in preparation for holiday cooking. Many members of the Hispanic community purchase these spices based on which region in Mexico in which they were raised and learned to cook. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com this before. We would order 35 pounds and thought we were getting 35 pounds. That adds up over the course of a couple of years.”

Another area where Jimenez needed assistance was in the butcher shop.

“James [Thomas] at Prime Cut has been a big help,” he said. “He has guided me along and I have learned so much from him.”

That guidance was welcome.

“The first time I had to run a bandsaw, my heart was pounding,” David said. “There was no one to show us. It was trial and error.”

“When my nephew told me, ‘This is yours now,’ we didn’t know what to do,” Juan Jimenez said. “We knew nothing about the business.”

Despite some initial setbacks, the market has thrived in the

Monett community.

“I have some very loyal customers,” David Jimenez said. “I can’t compete with the big stores, but some of my customers won’t set foot inside them.

I make carnitas every Friday and Saturday, and have customers from the Kansas-Missouri border, Branson, Joplin, Carthage and Springfield drive to Monett to get them. I have a loyal following. Many times, I’ll open the store at 8 a.m. and be sold out by 10 a.m.”

To make one batch of carnitas, Jimenez pulls 30 pounds of pork shoulder, 20 pounds of baby back ribs, five pounds of pork skin, 7 pounds of pork stomach and 10 pounds of beef intestine, along with a special mix of herbs and seasoning that comes from a secret family recipe.

“It’s all cooked together for the flavoring, but I don’t mix it all together,” he said. “It’s portioned to the customer’s request. I also won’t sell intestines, skin or stomach to a customer I have never met, unless they specifically request it. A lot of my American customers do ask for it, but I never offer it.”

He said many times, Americans are introduced to new cuisine because they married into the family, have tasted a dish at a company function or a friend has let them sample a family recipe.

Taking the safe route of offering new customers only the pork shoulder or baby back ribs, Jimenez is sure they won’t experience any unexpected surprises and will more than likely return in the future for more product.

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AREA MUSIC KANSAS CITY: Cirque du Solleil presents “Cirque Dream Holidaze” at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 29, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 30 at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway.

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 musical “Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play” by Anne Washburn, a “Simpsons” cross with WWIII, runs through Sunday at the Unicorn Theater, 3828 Main.

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

“Buyer and Cellar,” a one-man show describing the adventures of an out-of-work actor in Hollywood who ends up running a private mall under Barbra Streisand’s Malibu mansion, featuring KC actor Seth Golay, runs through Dec. 27 at the Unicorn Theater.

The Puppetry Institute, 11025 E. Winner Rd. in Independence, presents “The Night Bear-Fore Christmas,” a stuffed animal show by puppeteer Kraig Kensinger, is offered at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday.

The Quality Hill Playhouse presents a revue of local singers in “A New Year’s Eve Cabaret” at 6:30 and 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 at 303 W. 10th St. ST. LOUIS: A touring production of “Elf: the Musical” is presented at 3 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market.

The musical “Wicked” runs through Jan. 3 at the Fox Theater, 527 N. Grand, with shows at 1 p.m. on Thursday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28 and 29, 1 and 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 30 and 1 p.m. Dec. 31, with more shows next weekend.

Repertory Theater of St. Louis’ production of Rick Elice’s play “Peter and the Starcatcher” runs through Sunday at the Loretto Hilton Center at Webster University in Webster Groves.

SPECIAL EVENTS

A look at area events this week

By Murray Bishoff

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are Funk Factory on Friday; Mountain Sprout and Elephant Revival on Dec. 31.

JOPLIN: At the Downstream Casino, Milton Patton presents a Country for Christmas concert on Friday. The George Brothers perform on Saturday. Sweet Trouble Band and the Dropouts play on Dec. 31.

TULSA, Okla.: At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, performing this week are the Turnpike Troubadours, Shane Smith and the Saints on Saturday. The Randy Rogers Band, Adam Hood, and Prophets and Outlaws play on Dec. 31.

At the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady, the Black Label Society, Huntress and the Shrine play on Dec. 29. The Brady’s fourth annual New Year’s Eve party on Dec. 31 will feature former Chicago band member Bill Champlin, Bradiko, Imzadi and My So Called Band.

KANSAS CITY: Oasis performs Friday through Sunday at the Argosy Casino in Riverside.

A Christmas tribute concert to the Eagles is offered at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Casino.

ST. LOUIS: The St. Louis Symphony offers a New Year’s concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 at Powell Hall, Grand and Delmar.

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SPRINGFIELD: “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.

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.

The Walmart Museum, 105 N. Main, features a Christmas village exhibit of models of Walton’s 5&10, Walmart and

Supercenter stores by artist Jon Rownak, on display through Jan. 5.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: The formal garden at the Crescent Hotel has been decorated with more than two dozen Christmas trees, on display through Jan. 2.

JOPLIN: At the Spiva Center for the Arts, Third and Wall, the 68th annual Membership Show and “’Scapes: From Land to Sea,” an exhibit of works by Michael Steddum, Linda Teeter and Jim Bray, run through Dec. 31.

MIAMI, Okla.: Comedian Pauley Shore performs at 10 p.m. on Dec. 31.

TULSA, Okla.: At Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., Mike Johnson’s World’s Richest Calf Roping event runs Dec. 28 in the Ford Arena. The Tulsa Holiday Circuit Rodeo runs Dec. 30 through next weekend in the Livestock Complex. The Tulsa Shootout, the nation’s largest micro sprint racing event, runs Dec. 31 through next weekend in the River Spirit Expo Hall.

At the Gilcrease Museum of Western Art, “Painted Journeys: The Art of John Mix Stanley” and “Native American Bolo Ties: Vintage and Contemporary Artistry” run through Jan. 3. “On Common Ground,” an exhibit exploring people in their daily life, nature and the experience of many cultures on the land, opens Dec. 22.

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: At the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum, “American Epics: Thomas Hart Benton and Hollywood” runs through Jan. 3. “Rising Up; Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College” runs through Jan. 10. The photography exhibit, “Through the Lense: Visions of the African American Experience 1950-1970” runs through April 3, 2016.

The ice terrace at Crown Center, Grand Blvd. and Pershing Road, is open through March 15.

A New Year’s Eve party is planned in the Power and Light District, 1330 Grand Blvd. and at the VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Casino.

A Big Band New Year’s Eve party with the Dave Stephens Band is planned at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 at Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd. COLUMBIA: Decadance, a big New Year’s party, with different hours for music from different decades, is planned at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 at the Blue Note, 17 N. Ninth St. Ten venues downtown are combining for a music, dance, art and magic New Year’s party on Dec. 31, beginning at 8 p.m.

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ST. LOUIS: At the Casa Loma Ballroom, 3354 Iowa Ave., Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers lead the holiday dance on Saturday. A grand New Year’s Ball is planned for Dec. 31.

At the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, 3716 Washington Blvd., “Kota: Digital Excavations in African Art” offered an exhibit of nearly 50 reliquary guardian figures, running through March 19.

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 Sunday.

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.

A party is planned for the bull Asian elephant Raja’s 23rd birthday on Sunday at the St. Louis Zoo in Forest Park.

A big New Year’s party is planned Dec. 31 i the Ballpark Village downtown.

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PICK

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Murray’s top picks for the week

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With First Night events cancelled in Springfield this year, the biggest New Year’s party is in Fayetteville, Ark., centered around the Walton Arts Center at 495 E. Dickson. The Arkansas Theater Collective will have readings. Cabaret Fayetteville will have dancers performing circus routines to burlesque. The Institute of Jugglology will offer juggling demonstrations. Musicians performing around the square will include Buffalo Hustle, Cosmic American National Park Radio, Purp Loder, Groovement, Tyrannosaurus Chicken, the Sisters Sweet and many more. The event is capped by the Hog Drop at midnight.

2

With all the stages and concert halls closed in Springfield for the week, go to Fayetteville, Ark. for a stage version of the children’s novel “Peter and the Starcatcher” by Rick Elice, winner of five Tony Awards, with shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 30 and 31 through Jan. 3 in the Studio Theater, 505 W. Spring St. The Studio Theater, behind the Walton Arts Center, is a small, intimate hall, making stage performances come alive.

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If you want one more blowout for the Christmas season, check out the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, performing at 3 and 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., in Kansas City, and at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark Ave. in St. Louis. Both are huge arenas for a big sound and light show.

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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“Don’t let the peppers fool you,” said David Jimenex, co-owner of Supermercado La Michoacana in Monett.

“Not all are spicy hot. Some are used for flavor and coloring in traditional Hispanic cuisine, while others will have steam coming out your ears.” Jimenez said there is always an English-speaking employee in the store to assist non-Spanish speaking customers with their purchases. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Several popular Hispanic beverages, including Corona Familiar and Victoria, used to be pricy purchases on the black market. New importing regulations now allow shipment of these local favorites into the United States. David Jimenez, owner of Supermercado La Michoacana in Monett, prefers the Corona Familiar in the brown bottle for its taste over the lighter Corona varieties. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

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Our Fresh-Meat Case Features: Ready-to-cook Chicken & Beef Fajita Meat Ready-to-cook Taco Meat (al pastór) HOT TACOS SERVED DAILY!

Weekend Specials Some produce at Supermercado La Michoacana, such as the many varieties of peppers, are imported from Mexico, while others, such as tomatoes, are purchased from Market Fresh Produce, located here in Monett. Melonie Roberts/ reporter@monett-times.com

Pulled Pork (Carnitas) Handmade Tortillas • Homemade Salsa

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Flavor: Store always has at least one English-speaking person on duty

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“All of our stomachs and intestines are USDA inspected,” he said. “We don’t just go out to some farmer’s and get them.”

The butcher shop also provides specialty cuts of meat to the customer’s specifications, as long as product is in stock at the time of the request.

“We have beef,

chicken, pork, octopus, shrimp, catfish and tilapia,” Jimenez said. “We also prepare carnitas, enchiladas, tacos, tortas, burritos and tamales for our customers given at least 24 hours notice.”

The prepared dishes go over well, according to Jimenez.

“Our food is not mass

produced,” he said. “We use family recipes passed to my mother from her mother. This is not like Taco Bell, which to us isn’t even Mexican food.

Ours is authentic.”

Many of David’s customers come from varying regions in Mexico, and just like in the United States, cooking

styles vary.

“The best way I can explain it is Arkansas barbecue is not like Kansas City barbecue, and Kansas City’s is not like Alabama’s or Tennessee’s, and none of it is like Texas. Cooking styles and ingredients vary from region to region in Mexico just like they do here.”

Spices and other ingredients are selling fast as the holiday season approaches.

“The Hispanic community loves to cook and loves to eat,” Jimenez said. “Everyone is making their own traditional recipes. Just like every chef, you can take a basic dish and put your own twist on it.

For the holidays, people in the Hispanic community will be making the traditional dishes of posole, a pork stew, tamales and ibarbaca, a slow cooked beef. Every family will have some secret ingredient that makes their different from everyone else’s.”

Jimenez also keeps freshly prepared chicken and beef fajita filling on hand at the store.

“Like everyone else, when time is tight, people like to buy something they can cook quickly,” he said. “These are a lifesaver. You take it home, cook it up and serve.”

The store also carries a line of adult beverages and soft drinks imported from Mexico.

“The Corona Familiar, in the brown bottle, is much better than Corona in the clear bottles, which is kind of skunky,” he said. “But used to, you couldn’t get it anywhere but on the black market.

And you’d pay $50 to

get it. Now, import regulations have changed and it’s available in the United States. That’s good, because many of my customers prefer it to Corona in the clear bottles or cans.”

Imported soft drinks are also a favorite among customers, simply due to the taste.

“They still use sugar to manufacture these drinks,” David said. “Not the corn syrup used here in the states. Customers say it tastes better, and I agree.”

The store also carries a limited line of cookware, including the traditional molcajete, which is used by traditional Hispanic cooks to make salsa.

“You put tomatoes, peppers, garlic and onions in there and grind away to make salsa,” Jimenez said. “It’s all a matter of individual taste. Some of the chiles we have will shoot steam out your ears.”

In addition to a large line of imported ground and whole spices, nuts, and peppers, the store offers local produce as well.

“All of our tomatoes are from Market Fresh Produce,” Jimenez said.

“We support local businesses and have really come to appreciate the shop local and small business campaigns.

When you own your own business, you find that you’re pretty much a slave to it. Having the community support it is truly appreciated.”

Jimenez’s children, Victoria, Larry and Valerie, also help out in the store on occasion, although their Spanishspeaking skills are limited.

“They were brought up more Americanized than I was,” he said.

“I’m first generation American. My parents are American citizens now. We love this country.

“But there was a time, in elementary school, when kids were mean because I spoke Spanish and listened to traditional music. I quit speaking Spanish all together. Not anymore.

I’ve got 100 percent Hispanic blood in my veins and I’m proud of it. I’m also 100 percent American and I’m proud of that. My kids are picking up more Spanish from their friends who go to school here, and I will teach them more.”

In addition to his children, wife and parents, when push comes to shove, Jimenez knows he can count on his siblings to pitch in and help out if the need arises.

“In Hispanic culture, family is everything,” he said. “When things get tough, we’re there for each other.”

To assist non-Hispanic customers with their purchases, David said there will always be at least one person on duty who is fluent in English.

“Customer service is important to me,” he said. “We’re here to answer any questions our customers may have.”

The store, located at 805 E. Broadway, is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.

For more information on weekly specials, people may call 417-236-0335 or visit Supermercado La Michoacana on Facebook or Yelp.

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DRIVERS CDL-A: Get Home Weekly! Earn $70,000 to $80,000 per year! $2500 Sign-on Bonus!

Same day pay! 2016 Trucks!

800-769-3993.

DRIVERS CDL-A: Get PAID Same Day! Free Health Ins.! 3 or 6 Day Runs! Make the Change, Call TODAY! 800-769-3993.

DRIVERS: HOME WEEKLY! Paid Health Ins. Vacation, Holidays & More. Truck w/fridge & microwave. CDL-A w/2yrs recent experience. Standard Transportation Services. 1-888-992-4038 ext 133.

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

800-769-3993.

16. Help Wanted

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

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

Call anytime 417-235-6314.

16. Help Wanted

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

Please see our website at www.central.com for additional information. Or contact Pennington Seed at 417-456-3327 or 417-456-3311.

Key Responsibilities: • Provide Safety support across all departments and business units • Conduct Orientation and Training of Employees • Enforce Safe Work Practices • Correct Unsafe Conditions • Investigate Workplace Accidents • Document and maintain OSHA 300 logs • Keep detailed records of incidents and injuries • Keep current with employee compliance to regulatory concerns • Be familiar with OSHA, CG&P & Pennington safety rules • Help develop policies • Be familiar with workers compensation procedures • Work with Company, Employee & Community projects • Stay current with continuing education Required Education • Minimum of High School Diploma or GED Equivalent College degree or certificate preferred

Tis’ The Season for Caring!

Join the Leader in Home Health Trusted for 40 years!

Seeking Compassionate

IN HOME AIDES NURSE AIDES/CNA’s Benefits: $500 Sign On Bonus Flexible Schedules, Paid Training/Mileage, Retirement Savings Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Affordable Insurance Options, Employee Discounts & More!

Apply Online

WWW.OXFORDHEALTHCARE.NET Stop By: 2318 E. 32ND STREET, JOPLIN, MO Call: 417-782-0111 EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled/Cox Health

Required Experience • 3-5 years of progressive field safety experience Required Skills/Licenses • Ability to build trust and confidence with management and supervision • Strategic thinking and leadership skills • Ability to communicate with employees at all levels • Consultation skills • Thorough knowledge of applicable regulations (OSHA, ANSI, NFPA) • Basic to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications • Read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (other preferences will be given for special language skills where there is a business need) CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET IS AN EQUALOPPORTUNITYANS AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONEMPLOYER OF FEMALE, MINORITIES, VETRANS, AND DISABLED. CENTRALGARDEN & PET IS A VEVRAA FEDERAL CONTRACTOR.

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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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Reyco Granning is back in high gear and hiring!

George’s Inc. Cassville, MO is currently seeking qualified and dependable applicants for the following positions: Egg Pickup - Chick Delivery Drivers 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.

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.

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 TRUCK LEASE PURCHASE, 1 yr. CDL,A exp., no money down, same day mileage pay. 2, 3 or 6 day runs. www.trailiner.com 800-769-3993.

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18. Situations Wanted EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER $10 per hour, cash only. Call Jackie 417-393-5982.

26a. Mobile Homes for Rent CLOSE TO down town Monett. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath. Has new mini blinds, carpet. Has garden bathtub. $350.00 per month, $125.00 deposit. NO PETS. 6 month lease.

We pay the Water. 417-2356097.

Email: clawrence@reycogranning.com or, A manufacturer of heavy duty suspensions, Fax: 417.466.1001 or, Reyco Granning, LLC has immediate Mail: Reyco Granning, LLC openings for 1st Shift Welders, ATTN: Human Resources 1st Shift Manufacturing Supervisor, 1205 Industrial Park Drive VP of Sales & Marketing, & Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 Project Engineering Opportunities.

Reyco Granning LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment Descriptions and requirements for these without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and other employment opportunities can be protected veteran status or disability status. Reyco Granning LLC viewed at www.reycogranning.com. is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting veterans and people with disabilities. If you need accommodation or assistance To apply, please submit a resume and/or in using our website, please call (417) 466-2178 completed application via one of the following: and request to speak to a human resource representative.

26a. Mobile Homes for Rent FOR RENT Nice 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath mobile. All electric, Pierce City. Trash, sewer paid. Washer dryer hook ups. No pets. Rent $425.00 & Deposit. 417-540-2521 leave message.

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30. Apartments for Rent

55. Storage

APARTMENTS FOR LEASE IN MONETT

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

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

FOR RENT 2 brdm, 1 bath house, C.H., window air, range, 2 car garage, Ref., 7 miles west Mt. Vernon, near I-44. 417-285-6053. No Ans. Leave Message.

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

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

Call

417-224-2127

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

Marshall Storage S Hwy 37, 235-6097.

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

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

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

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

417-489-6000

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

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