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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEARS AGO JULY 13-19, 1934 • The Monett police force is hot on the heels of peddlers and salesmen of all kinds. Out of 13 arrests so far this month, three have been for selling fruits and vegetables without city licenses.

• The Monett City Council passed an ordinance providing for the control and operation of the municipal light system of the City of Monett, and established new rates for electric current and rules and regulations for consumers. All service will be connected through a meter. Rates for the first 100 kilowatt hours used will vary from eight to five cents per hour. The second 100 hours will cost four cents per kwh.

SEVENTY YEARS AGO JULY 13-19, 1944 • Jack Baker, formerly Blue Network Breakfast Club star and now a featured performer on KWTO in Springfield, will appear at a benefit show for the Monett Hospital Auxiliary on July 21 at the Monett Chamber of Commerce Athletic Field.

This will be Baker’s first appearance made outside of Springfield since arriving several months ago.

• Miss Betty Hall, the daughter of Mayor and Mrs. V.B. Hall, was seen on the screen of the Gillioz Theatre on July 17 and 18 in the motion picture “Up In Arms.” Miss Hall arrived in Monett on July 13, called by the death of her grandfather, Dr. B.B. Kelly.

SIXTY YEARS AGO JULY 13-19, 1954 • It was so hot, 107 degrees, in Monett that Charles Dixon, owner

of the Monett Hatchery, decided to see if it really was hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk outside his office at Fifth and Bond. It was hot enough to whiten the white of the egg and the official verdict was it was about “half cooked.”

• Two shifts of Western Electric employees working on installation of new equipment for dial telephone service in Pierce City have progressed to where the switch to magneto service should take place on Aug. 28. This week the company began assigning dial numbers to customers.

The Pierce City exchange will be Greenwood 6.

FIFTY YEARS AGO JULY 13-19, 1964 • Fifty large watermelons averaging 30 pounds each were served to local boys and girls following the Little League and Pony League all-star games at the Jaycee Athletic Field on July 13.

The sponsoring Lions Club and Kiwanis Club estimated 1,500 pounds of melons were served to some 400 boys and girls.

• Residents of the Monett R-1, Pleasant Dale, Kings Prairie and Pleasant Ridge school districts will go to the polls on July 21 to vote on incorporating all four into one school district. Sam Gardner, Monett school board president, said the additional students will not change the preferred ratio of 30 students to one teacher.

FORTY YEARS AGO JULY 13-19, 1974 • The Monett Quarterback Club voted to purchase two variable resistance training machines for use by the Monett High School athletic department: a Real-Runner, an indoor

Looking small under the new wide screen which they installed on July 14, 1954, at the Gillioz Theatre in Monett are these six hand-holders. The 17-by-31-foot screen, laced tight to a sturdy frame, replaced the old, smaller screen seen behind it. The screen was rigged on pulleys so it could be raised and lowered. Manager Jack Kempton said he was highly pleased with the effectiveness of the new screen and pointed out it is an all-purpose screen which will be used for standard wide screen, Cinemascope and 3-D pictures. Pictured standing are Gene Mulvaney, Kempton, Commonwealth Theatres chief maintenance engineer Charles Tryson of Kansas City, custodian Cecil Avero, Copmmonwealth division manager Roy Tucker and projectionist Oscar Brooks. File photo/The Monett Times running machine providing continuous overload resistance, and an Isonetic Exerciser to aid most major muscle groups.

• Theodore Kaiser attended the Freistatt picnic on July 18. Kaiser, 93, has attended every picnic since they started 85 years ago and recalls a band, in which he played, leading the procession into the picnic grounds in a wooded area south and west of town.

THIRTY YEARS AGO JULY 13-19 1984 • The razing of buildings on Fourth Street, south of Bond, where Dr. Charles Huntress plans to build an office, spawned a wave of nostalgia, recalling the site had housed Monett’s origi-

nal post office, the upstairs held Dr. William West’s first Monett hospital. The site held sleeping rooms for railroaders and a newsstand. Fred Reinsmith operated a battery shop in the block for many years.

• A $344,000 loan through the Farmers Home Administration to the Monett Housing Authority has been approved to add 16 units to Sunset Villa, Monett’s senior citizen housing complex.

TWENTY YEARS AGO JULY 13-19, 1994 • Mercantile Bancorporation announced plans to merge with UNSL Financial Corporation, the parent company of United Savings Bank. Both

Mercantile and UNSL have banks in Monett.

• Two trailer classrooms for Monett Elementary School have been put into place for use this fall. One will serve as a computer lab and the other will house the Early childhood pre-school program. One trailer was purchased and the other leased.

TEN YEARS AGO JULY 13-19, 2004 • On July 17, more than 900 variations of “Thank God, you’re home” were uttered with tears of joy as 336 members of the 203rd Engineer Combat

Battalion of the Missouri National Guard stepped off buses and into the arms of loved ones at Fort Leonard Wood on the way home to Monett after 18 months in Iraq and Kuwait.

• Developer Randy Witt received approval from the Monett Planning and Zoning Commission to subdivide property he has for sale on Business Highway 60 at Old Airport Road and got a positive recommendation for his next plans at building homes in his Woodland Ridge subdivision.

ON THE COVER: Richard Purdy of Purdy Pest Control in Mt. Vernon is a licensed pest control technician who is able to treat area homes for a variety pests including ants, termites and ticks. Purdy has been in the pest control business for 26 years. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com

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This year proving bad for pests

Marketplace holds the cure for common insects

BY MELONIE ROBERTS reporter@monett-times.com

Mother Nature is to blame for the recent uptick in household pest complaints, and local pest control specialists are seeing an uptick in business.

Weather has led to an increase in insects, according to Richard Purdy, owner of Purdy Pest Control in Mt. Vernon.

“This year, termites are extremely bad,” Purdy said. “We’ve had a lot of rain and they like wet weather.”

Purdy said the moderate rain in June has kept termites active and moving.

“We’ll continue to see this activity

Lonnie Lowery, manager at Farm Pro, located south of Monett on Highway 37, said the store carries a wide range of pest control products that can be used by homeowners. “These aren’t like the products in the big box stores,” Lowery said. “I carry very few products that are ready-to-use, because the customer is paying for water. These products can be mixed, according to directions, and used in a number of applications. But people need to read the directions and mix the product accordingly.” Melonie Roberts/ reporter@monett-times.com

Farm Pro carries a few products that are all natural, such as insect spray and diatomaceous earth. “These products are stronger than those you find at the big box stores, yet safe for pets and kids,” said Lonnie Lowery, manager at Farm Pro in Monett. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

until we hit a dry period,” Purdy said.

“The drought really slowed them down.”

Purdy said termites typically swarm twice a year — in the spring and fall.

They do not bite or sting, but are simply a nuisance. Swarmers are not capable of constructing mud tubes or causing structural damage to wood. Many species of ants also produce winged adults and to the untrained eye they look very similar to winged termites.

“It’s important to identify them,” Purdy said.

“While the swarmers may not eat wood, they are an indicator that termites are nearby and those can cause significant structural damage to a home.

Ants are a common complaint this year.

“Ants are moving into homes looking for a dry spot,” Purdy said. “On the other hand, when it’s very dry, they move into homes looking for moisture. You can’t hardly get rid of them. Weather changes tend to impact their activity.”

For most people, ticks and chiggers are an annoyance. This year, however, Mother Nature has provided an abundance of the biting bugs to bother livestock and humans alike.

“Not only do ticks feed off human and animal blood, they carry the potential of delivering one or more tick-borne diseases,” Purdy said.

Along with Lyme disease, ticks can

carry pathogens from infected animals from which they feed, sometimes two or three disease-carrying pathogens from a single animal.

“People think that cold weather will kill off ticks and chiggers,” Purdy said.

“That is completely false. They typically retreat daily into leaf litter to stay hydrated, then, they’ll climb back onto knee-high vegetation any time temperatures are above freezing, hoping to latch on to a passing deer, dog, cat, or human.”

Another household pest that can drive homeowners buggy is cockroaches.

“They hatch out every month of the year,” Purdy said. “American CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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SPRINGFIELD: Rock band 3 Doors Down performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: Country music stars Miranda Lambert, the Swon Brothers and RaeLynn perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Arkansas Music Pavilion at the Washington County Fairgrounds.

At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are Oreo Blue and the 10Z Jig on Friday, Boom Kinetic on Saturday, Big Band Gina on Sunday, and the Dirty River Boys on July 17.

CARTHAGE: At the Woodshed, at Cherry’s Art Emporium, 311 S. Main in the square, the Rebecca Hawkins Project presents rock music at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

JOPLIN: At the Downstream Casino, west of Joplin, performing this week are Starr Fisher with variety pop/rock on Friday; the Jason Young Band with red dirt country on Saturday; and “America’s Got Talent” finalist Milton Patton Acoustic Project on July 15.

MIAMI, Okla.: The Bellamy Brothers perform at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Buffalo Run Casino.

Singer/songwriter Shannon Wurst gives a concert at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at the Coleman Theater, 103 N. Main, following a songwriting workshop at 1 p.m.

TULSA, Okla.: Mötley Crüe performs at 7 p.m. Sunday at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver.

Rock band Boston perform at 8 p.m. on July 17 at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa.

At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., the jazz and acoustic ensemble Mischievous Wing performs at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Charles Norman Theatre At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, performing this week are the Tulsa Playboys with Texas Swing on Thursday; plus Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, Stevie Stone and Kutt Calhoun on Saturday.

At the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady, Old Crow Medicine Show and Dale Watson perform on Thursday.

KANSAS CITY: At the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway, Michael Feinstein presents the music of the Gershwins at 7 p.m. on Friday . Mexican megastar Paquita Le Del Barrio performs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

In the Power and Light District, 60 E. 13th St., the Randy Rogers Band and the Josh Abbot Band perform on Thursday. Better than Ezra plays Friday. Chase Rice plays July 17.

Funk Syndicate plays on Friday at the Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. YouTube sensation Miranda Sings performs at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St. The Summerfest Chamber Music series performs small ensemble pieces by Vivaldi, Hindemith, Reade and Wolfgang at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Olsen Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St. COLUMBIA: Elvis performer Kraig Parker gives a show with the Missouri Symphony at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Missouri Theatre, 203 S. Ninth St. ST. LOUIS: At the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Maryland Heights, Journey and the Steve Miller Band perform at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. Toby Keith and Colt Ford perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday. The Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival featuring 19 bands, including Korn and Avenged Sevenfold, opens at noon on July 16.

Indian musician PadmaBhushan Dr. K.J.Yesudas performs at 6 p.m. on Saturday at the Edison Theater on the Washington University campus.

Brett Michaels performs at 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Jefferson Barracks Veterans Memorial Amphitheater.

AREA THEATRE

A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK

BY MURRAY BISHOFF

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SPRINGFIELD: Missouri Southern State University’s Tent Theatre presents “Fiddler on the Roof” through July 20 on the Craig Hall Plaza. Shows begin at 8 p.m.

Springfield Contemporary Theater presents the musical “The Spitfire Grill” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and for the next two weekends at 431 S. Jefferson.

SPRINGDALE, Ark.: The musical “The Sound of Music” runs Thursday through Saturday and again next weekend at Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main, with shows at 7:30 p.m. with 3 p.m. Sunday matinees.

NEOSHO: Crowder College Theater presents “Cinderella! Cinderella!” at 7:30 p.m. on July 17 through next weekend at the

Plaster Performing Arts Center.

TULSA, Okla.: At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., the musical “Wicked” concludes its run with shows at 2 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday in the Chapman Music Hall. The play “Estate Sale” is presented at 7 p.m. on July 11 in the Charles Norman Theater. The Broadway show “13” has performances at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the John H. William Theatre. Rasa, a showcase for Indian and Bollywood dance, hip hop, salsa and ballet, is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Charles Norman Theater.

The musical “9 to 5” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday at the Tulsa Community College Southeast Campus Theater, 10300 E. 81st St. BARTLESVILLE, Okla.: The Bartlesville Children’s Theatre presents “Peter Pan” at 7 p.m. July 17 through next weekend at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 S.E. Adams Blvd.

KANSAS CITY: At the Starlight Theater in Swope Park, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” runs to Sunday, opening nightly at 8:30 p.m.

“Lysistrata Jones,” an updated version of the Aristophanes play, is presented through Friday at the Off Centre Theater in Crown Center, Grand at Pershing Road.

The Coterie Theater at Crown Center presents “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” through Aug. 3.

COLUMBIA: The new musical “13,” a high school story, runs Thursday through Saturday at the Launer Auditorium, 1001 Rogers St. The musical “The Drowsy Chaperone” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Rhynsburger Theater, Hitt and Lowry Streets.

Matthew Carlin’s play “Adam’s Eve” runs Thursday through Sunday at the Maplewood Barn Theatre, 3709 E. Nifong Blvd., with shows at 8 p.m.

Mark Twain’s play “Is He Dead?” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. July 16 and again next weekend at the Rhynsburger Theater.

ST. LOUIS: Union Avenue Opera presents Verdi’s “La Traviata” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and again next weekend at the Union Avenue Christian Church Theater, Union Avenue and Delmar.

The Muny continues season of live theater in Forest Park with Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess,” running through Sunday. “The Addams Family” opens July 14 and runs

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SPRINGFIELD: The Mid-America Fox Trotter Show runs Thursday through Saturday at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

The “Fairest of the Fair” beauty and scholarship pageant runs July 16 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, beginning at 9 a.m.

Parrot Head Day offers a concert by a Jimmy Buffet tribute band from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at the 7C’s Winery, 502 E. 560th St. in Walnut Grove, northwest of Springfield.

BOLIVAR: Country Days Rodeo runs Thursday in Bolivar.

JOPLIN: Mustang Mother Road Weekend car show and rally runs Friday through Sunday at the Joplin Convention and Trade Center, 3535 Hammons Blvd.

WEBB CITY: Route 66 Cruise Night is offered at 5 p.m. on Saturday downtown.

TULSA, Okla.: Rocks and Gems of the Indian Territory Convention and Show runs Friday through Sunday in Central Park Hall at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. “Toyko in Tulsa,” a celebration of Japanese culture, runs Friday through Sunday at the Cox Business Center, Fourth and South Houston.

Rodeos this week include the International Round-Up Clubs Cavalcade on July 16 in Pawhuska, northwest of Tulsa.

KANSAS CITY: The Grammy Museum’s Revolution Project offers a free performance of music in a wide range of genres, arranged by the participants, at 7

p.m. on Thursday at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway.

The Dead Girl Roller Derby runs Saturday at the American Royal Complex downtown.

ST. LOUIS: at the St. Louis Art Museum, “Impressionist France: Visions of a Nation from Le Gray to Monet” closes July 14. The exhibit “Flowers of the Four Seasons in Chinese and Japanese Art” runs through Aug. 31. An exhibit of Mark Rothko paintings runs through Sept. 14.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

through next weekend. All shows begin at 8:15 p.m.

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SPRINGFIELD: The sixth annual Butterfly Festival will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Rosten Butterfly House at the Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic.

The third annual Firehouse Fiddle Contest will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Firefighters Union Hall, 2350 N. Clinton Ave. Berry Festival, an annual fundraiser for the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home, will be held Saturday at Remington’s 1655 W. Republic Rd. EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: The fourth annual Fleur Delicious Weekend with a special focus on French cuisine runs through Sunday at the town restaurants.

ST. LOUIS: Biergarten Bierfest, a sampling of products with complimentary food pairings and a chance to meet brewmasters, runs 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday at the AnheuserBusch Biergarten, 12th and Lynch streets.

The St. Louis Fillmmakers Showcase runs Sunday through July 17, with films made by local artists shown at the Tivoli Theater, 6350 Delmar in University City.

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The 71st annual Carver Day at the George Washington Carver Memorial offers a great opportunity to see the pretty national park and hear live performances from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Live music will be presented by blues and jazz artist Lem Sheppard, the Sensational Wonders and blues guitarist Rev. John Wilkins. The right Star Tour Theatre will present the interactive play “George Washington Carver and Friends. Special speakers are planned. Concessions will be available.

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Opera in the Ozarks has its last full week of performances at 7:30 p.m. at Inspiration Point on Highway 61, west of Eureka Springs. Shows this week include Mozart’s “Cosi fan tutti” on July 16, Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” on July 14, a concert of famous opera scenes on July 15, Puccini’s “Suor Angelica” and “Gianni Schicchi” on July 17. The Mozart will be presented indoors at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Arend Art Center at Bentonville High School, 1901 S.E. J Street. A gala concert honoring retired music director Jim Swigert with program alumni will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Arend Center.

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The Woody Guthrie Festival, one of the biggest singer/songwriter festivals in the nation, runs through Sunday, in Okemah, Okla., southwest of Tulsa. A total of 33 performers and acts are scheduled. Daytime performances will be in the Crystal Theatre, 401 W. Broadway, with evening concerts in the city park. Arlo Guthrie will perform at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. A concert fundraiser for Huntington’s disease will be held at noon on Sunday in the Crystal Theatre. This is an amazing celebration of independent artists, a chance to get close to the performers and enjoy both a small town venue and avery professional open air performance setting.

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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Products manufactured for agricultural application can also be used in the home, with one exception. “Many products can be used on livestock, including dogs,” said Lonnie Lowery, manager at Farm Pro. “Don’t use them on cats.

Some ingredients in these products are toxic to cats.” Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Pests: Some are extremely difficult to eradicate

Richard Purdy of Purdy Pest Control in Mt. Vernon carries an arsenal of five different chemical applications to treat German cockroaches. “With German cockroaches, you have one shot,” he said. “A dying female can lay eggs that are immune to the chemical that is causing her to die. Once those eggs are immune to a chemical, you have to find another to try and kill them.” Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com

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rush to the all-night retail store to buy the largest can of eradicator they can find, Purdy said that’s not the best plan.

“With German cockroaches, you have one shot,” he said. “A dying female can lay eggs that are immune to the chemical that is causing her to die. Once those eggs are immune to a chemical, you have to find another to try and kill them. It is not unusual for me to visit a home three times within 30 days to eradicate German cockroaches.”

Purdy has a chemical arsenal on his truck that includes five products designed to eradicate

German cockroaches.

“People don’t understand how expensive this gets,” he said. “They can be very difficult to eradicate.”

Purdy, a licensed pest control professional, is not a fan of the products

sold in “big box” stores.

“They are not going to sell something they can be sued over, so they have products with less active ingredient in them to do the job and they typically don’t work,” he said.

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cockroaches typically like to stay outdoors and under bushes and houses.

They like damp and wet.

“German cockroaches are the food cockroaches.

They invade houses and grocery stores and they are the ones that travel from one house to another. They like to get into luggage when people travel.”

Purdy also said they like to lay eggs near a heat source.

“They like alarm clocks, microwaves, televisions — anywhere there is a heating element,” he said.

“They let that heat source incubate their eggs.”

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do-it-yourself customers trying to control household pests is the local feed and farm store.

“We carry a product that is good for all-around pest control,” said Lonnie Lowery, manager at Farm

Pro, located south of Monett on Highway 37.

“It can be used to kill termites or it can be sprayed on livestock. What is most important is the customer read the instructions and mix the product to the

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recommended strength for each specific application.”

Lowery said each product he carries comes with an instruction booklet attached to the bottle, with recommended

dilution for use in several eradication scenarios.

“Remember, more is not necessarily better,” he said. “These companies have done research and they know the exact dilution needed for each process. This permethrin will kill termites and other insects when sprayed along the foundation.”

It can also be used on livestock and dogs at the right concentration, but should never be used on cats.

Farm Pro also has granular products that can be used on yards and in agricultural settings.

“We even carry diato-

maceous earth,” Lowery said. “People sprinkle it on their yards and it irritates the skin of anything that crawls on it and kills it.”

Diatomaceous earth is said to kill all bugs and has been reported to be the most effective solution when fighting pests like fleas, ants and bed bugs, aphids, beetles, slugs and other unsavory house guests. It is also a chemical-free, natural product.

Some places sell diatomaceous earth that is for swimming pool filters, which is not the product Lowery was discussing.

“We try to keep a broad range of products here,” Lowery said. “If we don’t have something specific, we will do everything we can to find it for you.”

For more information on pests and their identification, people may visit www.pestworld.org/pestguide.

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Woman thinks bride-to-be’s friendship isn’t worth the cost

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EAR ABBY: My best friend is getting married and asked me to be her maid of honor. She has also asked me to buy an expensive dress, host a lavish shower I’m afraid I can’t afford and plan a destination bachelorette party. The cost will be exorbitant.

On top of this, she has asked me to be her “cover” when she lies to her fiance about where she is. She has admitted to me that she has cheated on him, and I think she’s doing it again.

I know it’s not my place to question her or tell her what to do, but this has made me hesitant to commit financially to her wedding. Should I talk to her about this? I don’t want to lose my best friend, but I also don’t want to put my money on the line for someone who isn’t being honest.—DRAGGING MY HEELS IN NEW YORK DEAR DRAGGING YOUR HEELS: Do not question your friend or tell her what to do, but DO convey to her that you can’t function as her maid of honor because you can’t afford the cost.

And the next time she asks you to cover for her, tell her you no longer want to be a party to deceiving her fiance because you’re having trouble looking him in the eye.

who judge you, they should judge not, lest they, too, be judged.

JEANNE PHILLIPS DEAR ABBY Your best friend sounds like a piece of work, and if it costs you the friendship you won’t have lost much. This girl lacks both judgment and character, and you’ll be better off to distance yourself. Both of you should mingle with people with whom you have more in common.

DEAR ABBY: I don’t know where to start so I will just plunge in: I have five kids by five different men. I am not a terrible person. I have a job, take care of my babies and am working toward a degree. But sometimes I feel like the ultimate loser. I get judged all the time. I’m so ashamed of the choices I have made in life.

Will it ever be better?—5 KIDS, 5 DADS IN OREGON DEAR 5-5: You will see an improvement as soon as you stop beating yourself up over the choices you have made.

No one can change the past. All we can do is learn from our mistakes and make a conscious decision not to repeat them. And as to those

DEAR ABBY: My husband thinks we should snuggle up and sleep together even when we’re sick. I think it’s common courtesy to keep a respectable distance from loved ones and to clean up after yourself when you have a “bug” that is communicable. I need to stay as healthy as possible to keep up with the needs of our child, the housework and my job while my husband is sick. Your thoughts?—MARRIED TO A MAN-CHILD WHO NEEDS A MOMMY DEAR MARRIED TO A MAN-CHILD: Your husband may think I’m heartless, but I agree with you. While he may

“need” you emotionally, his rational self should accept that with a child in the house and the demands of your job, you need to stay well and functional.

His tissues, meds and a pitcher of water should be by the bed. There should be a wastebasket for his tissues. He should wash his hands before touching anything, and you should use hand sanitizer liberally. You should sleep elsewhere. The “cuddling” can wait until he’s no longer contagious.

P.S. And don’t forget to sympathize.

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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VINYL SIDING Or replacement windows. Average home $2645 installed. Free estimate, no down payment. Call Fred Allen, 1-800-749-9452

16. Help Wanted

16. Help Wanted

Help Wanted Position Title: Management Trainee, Pennington Seed - Greenfield, MO. Purpose of Position: Play an instrumental role in the success of our daily production in the different departments, while learning all aspects of our business from the ground up. Strive to take on new responsibilities as knowledge is gained, and talent is needed in different positions throughout the company Job Description: • Work with machine operators and warehouse supervisors to learn the different pieces of manufacturing equipment and the process flow of our materials.

• Assist in monitoring inventory of raw products to assure that needed items are on hand for production, but excess inventory is kept to a minimum.

• Assist in the supervising and coaching of all employees in an effort to build star employees that are dedicated to the process and determined to produce quality products.

• Work consistently to improve the process, always looking for a better way that will increase efficiencies, reduce cost and improve quality.

Job Qualifications • Demonstrate a positive attitude at all times, with all people, in all situations.

• Possess a solid work ethic, determined to always get the job done regardless of the glamour.

• The ability to coach employees and help them reach their fullest potential.

• Ability to communicate with employees both below and above this position.

• Must be proficient with computers and computer programs, especially Microsoft Excel.

• Have a Bachelors of Science Degree or equivalent experience.

For more information or to apply please contact Brian Worthington 800.658.0410 ext.173.

Pennington is a part of the Central Garden & Pet Company family of brands, with over 1000 employees and over 16,000 dealers worldwide. Grass seed has become our expertise over the last several decades, and we remain dedicated to providing the finest grass seed in the industry.

CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET IS AN EQUAL AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER OF FEMALES, MINORITIES, VETRANS AND DISABLED.

DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF Entry-level positions providing support to individuals with disabilities in an individualized setting in the Monett and Mt. Vernon areas.

Shifts: Overnights, Evenings, Weekends, Days, and PRN openings.

Wage starts at $8.15/hr.

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

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

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16. Help Wanted

16. Help Wanted

26. Mobile Homes Sales

ADVERTISING SALES. We are looking for an individual ready to succeed in a sales and marketing positionthathelpsourcustomers grow their business. Base pay plan with bonus opportunities and uncapped earning potential.

Some sales experience would be helpful, but a positive attitude, energy and willingnesstoworkwillbeequally important.Sendacoverletterand resumeto:community@monetttimes.com

OTR DRIVERS Good Pay & Benefits, Paid Vacation, Guaranteed Miles, Home Weekly.

Call 1-800-533-2343 Comstar Enterprises, Inc. Springdale, AR

YOUR MOBILE home worn out?

A/C lacking? Land in bad shape, need cleaning up? Either one can be your down payment! Call Clayton Homes of Springfield for details! 417-865-9719.

CDL DRIVER Needed: Pallet Lumber, LLC is looking to hire two drivers. Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License and Clean Driving Record. The hours and days will vary, but will fall on Monday - Friday and you will be home most nights. Dry van, flatbed, and log trailer experience preferred. If you are interested or would like further information, please contact: Pallet Lumber, LLC at 417-835-3644 or stop by our office at 9193 State Hwy 76, Exeter, MO. DRIVERS, 60,000+, CDL-A, $2500 sign-on, 1 month exp., Same Day Pay! Free Health Ins, No CDL? We have Free training! www.trailiner.com 800-7693993.

DRIVERS, SOLO, 3 or 6 day runs, $44cents per mi, Free Health Ins. Same Day Pay. 800-769-3993 for Details, on line app www.trailiner.com.

IMMEDIATE OPENING. Must be an experienced “Class A” CDL licensed driver. Benefits include 100%paidhealthinsurance.Driving 4 days a week. Home weekends. Apply in person at Ball & Prier Tire, Inc. Located at Hwy 86 & J, Golden, Mo. 417-271-3299.

MONETT POLICE Department seeking applications for police officer/reserve officer. Testing 08/14/14. Must have POST license at time of hire. Starting salary $30,100. Apply online at www.cityofmonett.com or call 417-235-4241 between 8a and 5p.

POLICE OFFICER: City of Verona is accepting applications for a part-time police officer. Requirements: P.O.S.T. certified, H.S. diplomaorequivalent,validdriver’s license, no criminal convictions.

Expect thorough background check. Pay based on experience.

Applications available at Verona City Hall. 144 N 3rd St, Verona, MO 65769. Deadline July 22 @ 4:00 pm.

TEAM DRIVERS, 130,000 per year, 2014 & 2015 trk, home weekly, same day pay, free health ins. 5000.00 sign-on bonus pays out in 4 months, leases and lease purchases available. Detail call 800-769-3993. on-line app www.trailiner.com.

21. Autos, Trucks for Sale 2001 CHRYSLER Town & Country van, excellent condition, 100,000 miles. Rebuilt trans. $5500. 417-271-4144.

25. Real Estate For Sale PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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27. Homes for Sale $733 MONTHLY Payment. 3/2, spacious fenced backyard, great neighborhood, fireplace.

Flexible down, owner finance.

417-236-8073.

HOUSE FOR SALE

2bedr, 1bath, living room, big kitchen, w&d hookups, foyer, fenced yard, garage. $25,000 235-8152

29. Houses for Rent 206 N. Lincoln, Monett. 1 bedroom-stove & frig furnished, Call 417-354-4174.

HOUSE FOR RENT in Monett.

Rent $425+Deposit. 2 bed, 1bath, newly remodeled. All electric.

Close to downtown. No smoking.

No pets. Call 235-7116 8-4 & 476-5150 4-6.

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. All electric Central H/A, appliances furnished, W/D hookups. Starting at $425 per month, $250 deposit.

354-0744 or 236-0140.

DUPLEX FOR rent-Lg 2 Bdrm, 2 Ba, 2 CG. All apl., clg fans, CH/A, outsidedeck,fncdyard,nicequiet area. No pets. $650 mo + dep.

417-342-0867. Avail. 7/1/14 NEWER ALL Brick Duplex, 2 br, 2 ba with garage. Nice location, appliances, open floor plan, with and without garage, $550 READ rent. 417-354-0744 or Do you have a 417-773-8948.

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49. Wanted

NOW LEASING up scale quad plexes, nestled in a quiet planned neighborhood inside Monett.

Brick facade, 2 Bd, 2 full Ba, walkin closets, garage, laundry with W/D hookup.

Kitchen with bar that opens to dining and living rm. All stainless appliance including builtin microwave. Ceiling fans in all rooms and private patio. Call 417-773-8948 or 417-354-0744.

VINTAGE & CLASSIC Ford parts: Mustang, Cougar, Fairlane, large or small block. Also vintage and classic cars-all kinds, running or not. 417-699-1933.

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

30. Apartments for Rent

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

1 BR & 2 BR, All electric, includes refrigerator with ice, dishwasher, range, washer & dryer, oak cabinets. Available Now! 235-9839.

KRUEGER’S STORAGE: Boat & RV storage. Fenced/gated -24 hr access. Ph numbers are 737-4590 or 235-3690. or North Eisenhower & Hwy 37.

EXTRA NICE, 1 Bdrm apt. Upstairs. Appliances furnished. All electric h/a, private parking. Rent $325, Dep-$200. No pets.

235-6116.

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

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

UNDER NEW Management, 2 Br 2 Ba apartments in Monett. $475 a month, $400 deposit. 2365951.

33. Miscellaneous for Sale 2 UTILITY TRAILERS 4X8 w/ ramp, $360; Truck bed $150 OBO; Like new treadmill $100 OBO. Call 417-271-4144.

38. Pets LOST: LATE Saturday June 8th at 7th and Broadway, small white dog, recently groomed (shaved) no collar, answers to Poxo or Sugar. Reward for useful information or return. Call 489-5385.

43. Produce RAUSCH’S BLUEBERRIESU-pick/We-pick, North of Monett on Hwy H. Tues-Fri 7-11am and after 5:30pm.

Weekends all day. (Closed Mondays). Come & gettum!

Rausch’s blueberries are so Big it only takes 8 to make a dozen!

235-7825.

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