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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS EIGHTY YEARS AGO APRIL 5-11, 1935 • E.L. Patton, of Harrison, Ark., will open this week in F.C. Callaway’s store building at 415 E. Broadway. Mr. Patton carries a full line of Peters shoes exclusively and will have a shoe repair shop. • Old-timers were wondering on April 10 what former Ozarkian’s field was settling in a blanket of dust over Monett. Much of the dust storm news is coming from Lamar, Colo., where schools and stores were force to close, and where all hope is being blown away. Many who sold their Ozark farms for the offer of free land are fleeing before the dust, heading back east. They must be dreaming of Ozark valleys and springs and rivers. It looks like a good time to have the welcome sign out. SEVENTY YEARS AGO APRIL 5-11, 1945 • A large and enthusiastic group of fathers met in the Red Cross room of the Monett City Hall on April 9 to hold the first meeting of the Monett Chapter of American War Dads since the organizational meeting a week ago. The membership roll of 29 jumped to 125 this week. An effort will be made to double the membership by the May meeting. • An appeal to stenographers and typists in Monett to fill vital war jobs in the Headquarters of the Army Service Forces in Washington, D.C. was made by Helen Robertson, who is here recruiting civilian personnel for the War Department. Applicants can secure information at the U.S. Employment
Service Office in Monett. SIXTY YEARS AGO APRIL 5-11, 1955 • In a heavy turnout on April 5, voters in the Monett School District approved a $175,000 special bond issue for financing the erection of a new, modern physical education building and youth center across Ninth Street from the senior high school building. The bond issue passed 1,032 to 460, carrying by nearly 70 percent, topping the needed two-thirds margin. • A seven-page article in the April issue of “Consumer Reports” compared 17 brands of shoes receiving 12 weeks of punishing wear by children. Jumping Jacks Seniors, made locally, received no rating lower than “good” on 10 features. None of the steel shanks were deformed, and the shark-skinned toe caps were deemed “the best antidote for scuffed toes.” FIFTY YEARS AGO APRIL 5-11, 1965 • Gene Horn, owner of Horn’s Market at 600 Lincoln, announced plans to move his store around July 1 to a 9,140 square foot merchandising facility at the southeast corner of Fifth and Cleveland Avenue. Horn said all departments will double in size. Everett Brothers Wholesale Grocer at 507 E. Cleveland Ave. will operate in the back of Horn’s merchandise section. • Monett High School’s debate team won the Big 10 title for Monett at Carthage on April 10. It was the third straight year that Monett has won the championship and the fifth time in sev-
en years. Team members are Alan Hemphill, Perry Helmkamp, Jon Roberts and Bob Randall. FORTY YEARS AGIO APRIL 5-11, 1975 • The Monett Ministerial Alliance Alliance adopted its first constitution, including a name change to the Monett Metropolitan Ministerial Association. The constitution changes the group from a fellowship to an organized community group. • A Mister Faculty Legs contest is underway at Monett High School. Students are voting on their selection of the most attractive pair of male faculty legs from unidentified photographs displayed in the MHS entrance. THIRTY YEARS AGO APRIL 5-11, 1985 • The Monett Police Department was selected by the Missouri Governor’s Committee on Employment of the Handicapped to received the Employer’s Merit Award at the committee’s annual meeting. Secretary of State Roy Blunt presented the award, given annually in recognition of commitment to the hiring of qualified handicapped individuals in the work force. The Monett Police Department currently employs three handicapped persons, all as dispatchers. • Construction is underway on a new grandstand at the Monett Speedway. The new grandstand will provide total seating of 3,000 with the $40,000 project including a new tower and concession stand. TWENTY YEARS AGO APRIL 5-11, 1995 • A new memorial to
This 40-ton house, complete with furniture in its six rooms, was moved on April 6, 1955, from the southeast corner of Eighth and Broadway to 1310 Bond St. in Monett by James Davidson of Pierce City, and his crew of house movers. Davidson, who estimated the weight of the house, said it measured 32 feet by 48 feet. Owned by Evelyn Patton, the house is being moved to make way for a parking lot for Stark Motor Company at Eighth and Broadway. Pictured above, when the house moved east of Broadway, are, from left, Davidson, Ernest Cannady and Eugene Kellhofer, truck drivers from Wentworth. File photo/The Monett Times those who have served in the Armed Forces from the Monett area was assembled and put on display on April 6 at Monett South Park by the Monett Kiwanis Club. Using two cranes, an F-4 Phantom jet was placed on a 22-foot high steel pedestal just west of the City Park Lake. Painting and final surface work will be finished in the near future. • Empire District Electric has announced plans to close its Pierce City office, its last local office in western Lawrence County serving Monett area customers On April 10, the city council in Pierce City voted to try a
proposal made by Empire to have city employees collect the electric bills at the city office. TEN YEARS AGO APRIL 5-11, 2005 • David Beckett became the newest Monett School Board member in the April 5 election, leading all other candidates. Twoterm incumbent Scott Beckwith came in second,
followed by three-term incumbent Rod Anderson in a four-person field. • Vicki McCormick takes over this month as president of the Monett Chamber of Commerce, succeeding Randy Johnson. Jack Schulz, who has for several years led the Chamber’s government affairs committee, was tapped as the next president-elect.
ON THE COVER: Chloe Fellwock’s dream was to stay at a Branson hotel that had both a hot tub and a swimming pool. In addition, the family was able to visit Silver Dollar City during their stay, thanks to the Hospice Compassus Dream Team. Pictured, from left, are: Hayden, Riley, Bailey, Chloe, Johnna and Mark Fellwock. Chloe succumbed to her illness just a few days after her Branson trip. Contributed photo
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Dream Team makes wishes come true Hospice Compassus group works to fulfill unmet wishes BY MELONIE ROBERTS
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he Branson-Monett Hospice Compassus team recently earned top honors in the organization’s Pillar of Excellence awards ceremony, taking third in the nation for achieving the highest score in all six of the Pillars of Success categories. The award recognizes excellence in regulatory compliance, colleagues and culture, quality care, service excellence, expanding service to services and fiscal responsibility. “Our program continuously strives to meet the medical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their families through the delivery of superior quality hospice care,” said Dr. Mark Costley, medical director for Hospice Compassus-Monett. “The award is a credit to the exceptional leadership of Amanda Cooper, RN, our director of clinical services, and the tireless efforts of our entire local team to set the bar even higher when it comes to treating patients with exceptional care and compassion.” Notably, the Monett-Branson team received the Bill Frist award, the highest award given by Hospice Compassus. “As one of the largest hospice providers in the United States, Hospice Compassus is setting a standard of excellence not only for our sister programs, but for all other hospice providers throughout the country,” said Janet Gard, executive director of the Hospice Compassus Tri-Lakes program. “We are proud of the positive impact each of our team members has every day on the lives of patients and their families.” This is the sixth year the local organization has ranked in the top three in the country. “Last year, we admitted 368 to hospice services in the counties we serve,” Gard said. “We include Barry, Stone, Taney and part of Lawrence county in our service area. That’s a lot of people.” The team, comprised of 21 profes-
sional and trained employees, assess each individual coming on service for medical, emotional and spiritual needs, and makes recommendations to the family to make the individual more comfortable in the remaining weeks and days of life. “We look at the big picture,” Gard said. “If a doctor has a patient on longterm statins, and the patient is not going to be here to see the benefit in that 10 years from now, we see if the doctor will remove that medication from the patient’s medicines. “Our goal is to make the patient comfortable, and that means keeping the medications that manage the symptoms well. The rest is unnecessary if the disease follows its expected course.” Hospice is recommended for those in the last six months of life, given the normal course compared to other patients in similar circumstances. “Medical providers are hesitant to sign off on that kind of statement,” added Debi Herndon, RN, managing clinical director. “We are a society that is geared toward ‘curing’ the disease, and sometimes providers are reluctant to recommend hospice services, but we believe only God knows and everyone else guesses the amount of time a patient has left.” When facing an end-of-life circumstance, patients often have the opportunity to reflect and recognize some unmet lifetime needs or wishes. That’s where the Dream Team steps in. “We work to make unfulfilled dreams come true for that patient,” Hernon said. “Ginger Harrison, our volunteer coordinator, is phenomenal. Recently, we had a patient who was an only-child and wanted to reunite with his cousin, who was also an onlychild. Our patient was more capable of traveling to the Midwest for a family reunion. They rented the local American Legion Hall and about 50 family members attended the reunion. “We have also arranged for several patients to visit Silver Dollar City, and for one patent to fly an airplane. One patient to move home to Texas. We’ve arranged weddings, family reunions, located children put up for adoption and reconnected family members. We’ve arranged casino trips, fishing CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
The Hospice Compassus Dream Team partnered with Chateau on the Lake and Spa Chateau massage therapists to make one patient’s dream dream come true. Pictured, from left, are: Audra, Felicia, the Dream recipient, and Heidi, with Chateau on the Lake, along with Felicia’s friend, Shane Sample. Contributed photo
Joni Moore, admission nurse for Hospice Compassus in Monett, arranged donated items on a table at a local nursing homes patients should shop free of charge for gifts for family members. Contributed photo
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A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK
SPRINGFIELD: At Remington’s, 1655 W. Republic Rd. contemporary Christian musicians Matthew West and Colton Dixon perform at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Legacy 5, the Goulds and the Browders perform on Friday. The Missouri State University Symphony Orchesta will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. on April 7 showcasing soloists from concerto studies, along with additional works, at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. The Evangel University Jazz Orchestra performing at 7:30 p.m. on April 7 at Barnett Recital Hall. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson, performing this week are Ultra Suede, Dawn Cate and Arkansauce on Friday; Split Lip Rayfield and Cutty Rye on Saturday; Rev. Peyton and his Big Band with Shawn James and the Shapeshifters on April 9. At the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center, Chicago Symphony trumpeter John Hagstrom plays at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The University of Arkansas Trumpet Ensemble performs at 8 p.m. on April 9. The University of Arkansas Collegiate Chorale performs at 7:30 p.m. on April 8 at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson. EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: A Celebrate Jesus parade and in the park will be held Friday and Saturday in Basin Spring Park. Angelo leads a drumming in the park event at 6 p.m. on Saturday. JOPLIN: Subvanity, an all-night dance party with more than 10 bands on two stages, will be held Friday at the Roxy Event Center, 102 S. Joplin Ave. TULSA, Okla.: Rock band Air Supply performs at 7 p.m. on Friday at the River Spirit Events Center, 8330 Riverside Parkway. At Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, playing this week are Downlink and Dieselboy, Rekoil and DeDboil on Thursday, Aaron Watson, Kyle Park and the Bo Phillips Band on Friday; The War on Drugs and Hop Along on Sunday; Dr. Dog and mewithoutYou on April 6; TechN9ne, Chris Webby, Krizz Kaliko, Murs, King 810, Zuse and Young Verse on April 8; and the Yonder Mountain String Band and Ben Sollee on April 9. At the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady, Tedeschi Trucks Band with Willie Watson perform at 8 p.m. on Friday. Ratatat and
Despot play at 8 p.m. on Saturday. PITTSBURG, Kan.: At the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, 1711 S. Homer, David Osborne, “Pianist to the Presidents,” will perform at 7:30 p.m. on April 7. the Pittsburg State University Wind Ensemble plays at 7:30 p.m. on April 9. KANSAS CITY: At the Midland Theatre, 1228 Main, the Sing Off live tour performs at 8 p.m. on Friday. Dan and Shay plus Canaan Smith perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday. Jungle plays at 8 p.m. on April 6. Milky Change plays at 8 p.m. on April 7. A 1980s dance party featuring the Zeros is offered at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Uptown Theatre, 3700 Broadway. Max Raabe and the 12-piece Palast Orchester plays Berlin nightclub music from the 1920s in concert at 7 p.m. on April 7 at the Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway. The Kansas City Conservatory of Music presents a wide range of more than 20 selections, from traditional American songs to sacred and contemporary works geared for a children’s audience, at 7:30 p.m. on April 9 at Visitation Catholic Church, 5141 Main. ST. LOUIS: The Sing Off live tour performs at 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market. Salt of the Earth performs at 7:30 p.m. on April 7 at Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Ave.
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SPRINGFIELD: Evangel University presents Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun” at 7 p.m. on April 9 through next weekend in Barnett Theater. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.: At the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson, Tracy Letts’ play “Superior Donuts” opens at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. April 9 with more shows for the next three weekends. “I Can Haz Sheetfort,” a “found” show composed of memos, blogs, social media interactions and Internet speak, all performed in a giant sheet fort, is offered at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Fayetteville Underground, 101 W. Mountain. ROGERS, Ark.: Rogers Little Theater, 116 S. Second St., presents Christopher
Durang’s play “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” on Friday through Sunday and April 9 through next weekend. TULSA, Okla.: At the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 S. Second St., the musical “Godspell” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday, 7:30 p.m. on April 9 through next weekend in the John H. Williams Theatre. GALENA, Kan.: A stage version of the Disney musical “Mary Poppins” is offered at 6:30 p.m. on April 7 and 9 and through next weekend at the Galena Performing Arts Center, 702 W. Seventh St. KANSAS CITY: The musical “Peter and the Starcatcher” is offered at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 1 and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Kauffman Center. Kansas City Repertory Theatre presents the musical “Hair,” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday and weekdays at 7 p.m. through April 12, with no shows on Mondays, at the Spencer Theatre, 4949 Cherry. Musical Heritage Theater presents “Guys and Dolls,” opening Thursday and running through April 19 at Crown Center, Grand Blvd. and Pershing Road. “Dr Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat” is offered through May 17 at the Coterie Theater at the Crown Center, Grand Blvd. and Pershing Road. COLUMBIA: Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday by the Columbia Chorale and the Missouri Contemporary Ballet at the Missouri Theater, 203 S. Ninth St. Mitch Alborn’s play “Duck Hunter Shoots Angel” is presented at 7:30 p.m. April 9 with more performances for the next three weekends at the Columbia Entertainment Company, 1800 Nelwood Dr. ST. LOUIS: The Broadway musical “Kinky Boots” runs through Sunday at the Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand. David Lindsay-Abaire’s play “Good People” opens at 7:30 p.m. on April 9 and runs through next weekend at the Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri. Repertory Theater of St. Louis’ production of Christopher Durang’s “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” runs through April 12 at the Loretto-Hilton Center at Webster Groves University. Dickens’ “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” turned into a musical by Rupert Holmes, opens Thursday and runs though April 18 at the Tower Grove Abbey Theatre, 2336 Tennessee Ave.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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SPRINGFIELD: The Springfield Symphony Guild offers a fashion show at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at University Plaza. The Shrine Circus opens on April 9 and runs through next weekend at the J.Q. Hammons Arena at Missouri State University. EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark.: Spring Diversity Weekend runs Friday through Sunday with activities in various locations. CARTHAGE: The Four-State Guitar Show and Swap Meet will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday at Memorial Hall, 407 S. Garrison Ave. JOPLIN: Comedian Zach Sherwin performs at 7 p.m. on April 7 at Taylor Performing Arts Center at Missouri Southern State University.
COLUMBIA: The Spring Kids Festival is offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday in the Columbia mall, featuring crafts, balloon art, music and special guests. ST. LOUIS: The St. Louis Comedy Festival, featuring African American comics Sommore, Arnez J. Aries Spears, Earthquake and Huggy Lowdown is presented at 8 p.m. on
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Springfield Contemporary Theatre presents its final performances of Tina Howe’s 1983 play “Painting Churches” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at 431 S. Jefferson in Springfield. The title reflects an immediate twist, as a daughter creates a portrait of her parents, Fanny and Gardner Church, and the parent-child relationship evolves during the play. An Obie Award winner, “Painting Churches” was a finalist for the Pultizer Prize.
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For top line modern rock performers, the band Nickelback stands in the upper ranks. Nickelback performs at 7:30 p.m. on April 7 at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver in Tulsa. The band takes its tour to Australia next and won’t return to the area until a July 29 performance in St. Louis. The BOK Center is clean and accommodating, but don’t be afraid to walk several blocks for cheaper parking.
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If you love “The Wizard of Oz” film, the pleasure of a live stage version does not diminish the music and the fable. The Springfield Little Theater’s stage version opens at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and has shows at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday with more shows April 9 and for the next two weekends at the Landers Theater, 311 E. Walnut. Those endearing tunes will stay with you as you head home.
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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Dreams: Dream Team operates on donations and fundraisers for program
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trips and boat rides. When a patient is not physically able to travel, we try to bring the experience to them. One patient wanted to visit Ireland, another wanted to visit Australia. We brought T-shirts, meals and brochures or postcards representative of those areas.” The Dream Team operates on donations and fundraisers to benefit the program. “It’s important to have funds immediately available to try and fulfill these wishes,” Herndon said. “Many people don’t have weeks left for us to organize and raise money to fulfill their wishes.” The Dream Team has an ongoing inter-office fundraiser, Jeans for Dreams Fridays, and is planning a golf tournament in September at Point Royale in Branson. Other donations are welcome. The team also accepts donations of unwanted new items or store closeout items for a Christmas Store, where nursing home patients can get gifts for family members at no cost. “These individuals were once thriving members of the community,” said Gard. “Once they lose their ability to give, they lose a part of what
THE TEAM
The Monett-Branson Hospice Compassus team is comprised of: Dr. Mark Costley, medical director Janet Gard, executive director Amanda Cooper, RN, nursing supervisor Dani Yockey, RN Susan Kempf, on-call RN Cassandra Nabena, on-call RN Bill Freeman, RN Debi Herndon, managing clinical director Kim Berry, BSW, social worker Barb Ringstaff, LPN Jana Scott, RN practitioner Rick Dino, bereavement coordinator Craig Buck, chaplain Ginger Harrison, volunteer coordinator Robert Mortell, nurses aide Staci Green, nurses aide Lindsey Hailey, nurses aide Beth Huddleston, dietician Carla Thompson, team coordinator Joni Moore, admissions nurse Kim Carsten, business office coordinator
makes them feel valued. The Christmas Store allows patients to choose gifts for their family members. It’s the perfect opportunity for people to donate something they might otherwise ‘regift’ or other new, unwanted items.” “We had an Alzheimer’s patient grab a donated purse one year,” Herndon said. “She grabbed that purse right off the bat for her daughter. We wrapped it and when her daughter opened the gift, we learned that she and her mother had gone shopping every Saturday and purses were their
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counselor to provide support to the family prior to and for up to a year following the patient’s death. “But, it’s our volunteers that provide the extra support,” Herndon said. “They run errands, provide comfort, and provide new friendships to the patients and their families. They bring a gift of presence to those at the end of life.” Gard said at the core, hospice is about community members caring for others in their community facing the end of life, “Our team has a vested interest unmaking sure our patients receive the best possible care,” she said. “Our staff lives right here in the community, these are their friends and neighbors. And that’s what’s so important to people.” Hospice provides services to wherever the patient calls home, be it a family residence, a skilled nursing facility or assisted living. Hospice Compassus is always seeking new volunteers for its program.
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Fran’s Dream was to find the daughter she gave up for adoption in 1970. The Hospice Compassus Dream Team made her dream come true, and there were several reunions prior to her death. Contributed photo Training sessions are scheduled throughout the tri-county service area. For more information
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EAR ABBY: I am a 91-year-old reader with a story to tell. In 1958, I married a man every woman would have loved to have. He was one of a kind. I had two boys from a previous marriage, and this wonderful man adopted them. In 1963, before homosexuality was understood or openly accepted, I discovered that my oldest son was gay. I didn’t take it well because of the way I was raised. In fact, I came unglued. My husband took me in his arms and said, “Honey, he is no different today than he was yesterday.” The rest is a long story, but this wonderful man—a stepfather—gave acceptance to his son and taught it to me. His words helped me to value my own son as the person he is. If his words can help some other parent, I am passing them on.— EVER GRATEFUL MOTHER, SANTA ROSA, CALIF.
DEAR GRATEFUL MOTHER: You married a wise and compassionate man, and I want to thank you for sharing an important message for other parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning children. DEAR ABBY: I’m an alcoholic. My husband blames it for everything that goes wrong in our lives. Not invited to a
JEANNE PHILLIPS DEAR ABBY coveted party? They must have heard what an ass I made of myself four years ago. I love my husband and don’t want to leave him. However, he is blind to the similarities to his overeating and smoking. I’m at my wit’s end. He refuses to see, while pointing out to our friends that I’m not supposed to drink, that I could be as nasty as he is and say things like, “You’re not supposed to smoke,” or, “You’re overweight and shouldn’t eat that.” I’m sick of being humiliated and tired of feeling like I owe him something because he “overlooks” me being an alcoholic. How can I get him to see that these things are all addictions and hard to kick, and he should quit looking down his nose at me?— HUMILIATED IN TEXAS DEAR HUMILIATED: Your letter proves the truth of the saying that alcoholism is a “family disease.” The more your husband draws attention to your alcohol problem, the less
he is forced to confront his own addictions to food and tobacco, and it also serves as a distraction. It’s comfortable for him, allows him to feel superior and benefits him because it makes him an object of sympathy. This is neither helpful nor healthy for either of you. I have said many times that you cannot change another person. However, a licensed mental health professional may be able to help you understand why you tolerate your husband’s behavior—and might even be able to give you insight into why you drink the way you do.
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FOR ALL of your heating, air conditioning and sheet metal work, call Monett Sheet Metal, 235-7116. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Painting, roofing, room additions, carpentrywork,vinylsiding,small plumbing & concrete work. 235-6961, 236-5477.
In Home Aides Nurse Aides CNAs Positions in Barry & Lawrence County
HAVE TALL grass? Need it cut? Call Jaymans Mowing (417)235-8832 RACHELS CLEANING Service: Commercial,Residential,Rentals, & New Construction. Excellent Repair & Painting. 30 years of references. 417-489-7768
417·782·0111 Flexible Scheduling Paid Training/Mileage Weekly Pay
CASSVILLE HEALTH Care and Rehab is looking for CNA’s full time evenings, LPN’s part time weekends. New pay scale, Benefits available/EOE. Apply in Person - 1300 County Farm Road, Cassville MO
www.monett-times.com
2318 E, 32nd Street, Joplin 64804
www.oxfordhealthcare.net DRIVERS, 65,000+, CDL-A, $2500 sign on, Bonus Pay out in 4mon. 1 month exp., Same Day Pay! Free Health Ins., No CDL? We have Free training! www.trailiner.com.
DRIVERS: $70,000 to $80,000 per yr., Exp drivers, Free health insurance, 2500 sign-on bonus (pays out in 4 mons) Home weekly, same day pay. 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, APU, invertors. Auto-
OTR Drivers • Home Weekly • New Equipment • 10-15,000 Miles/Month • Casuals Welcome • Run Your Schedule • Some Dedicated Call Tony 8:00-5:00 Mon-Fri www.comstar-inc.com Comstar Enterprises, Inc.
1-800-533-2343
REGISTERED NURSES Are you looking for a change? If so, we want you to join our team at Lacoba Home Inc. a Church-affiliated Skilled Facility. • Weekly Pay • Comprehensive health Ins. • Paid Vacation/Holidays • Pay based on experience Get a fresh start working in a beautiful facility, where we believe in person-centered care! Apply in person at:
850 Highway 60 East Monett, MO 65708 EOE/MF/DV
Job Description 1. Refrigeration Technician 2. Industrial Maintenance Technician Relevant Industrial Maintenance experience required George’s Inc. is an equal opportunity employer Please send resume to Dan.Halog@georgesinc.com or apply in person.
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matic and Standard T r a n s m i s s i o n . www.trailiner.com or 800-769-3993. DRIVERS: COMPANY: Great Weekly Pay! Paid Health Insurance, vacation/holidays! OwnerOps: $1.03 All miles plus 100% FS. Paid tolls, scales & more @Standard Transportation Gets you home weekly: 1-888-992-4038 x133.
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 LACOBA HOMES is looking for a full time Maintenance person. Prefer painting, drywall, electric, mechanical and plumbing experience, can work independently and
ImmedIate OpenIng Couple needed to manage apartment Complex Must diagnose and repair units, make ready and clean, have prior maintenance experience and provide your own tools. Office duties include online advertising, application screening, preparing leases and rent roll. Must live on site 2 Bedroom Apartment Email resume to rentals@triplesproperties.com
can work around and with others. Air Conditioning and Heating is a major plus. Please mail a resume or apply in person. LEISURE LIVING is looking to hire a Medication Aid or someone willing to train. Apply at 305 5th St. Monett - See Gail
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George’s Inc. Cassville, MO is currently seeking qualified and dependable applicants for the following positions:
Line Positions - Processing Our processing line positions have a starting hourly pay rate of $9.85 on day shift and $10.35 on evening shift with an additional $.85 per hour by the end of the first year of employment.
Hatchery Drivers - Chick Delivery Chick Delivery Drivers require a Class A CDL plus a good driving record and the Egg Pickup Driver requires a Class A or B 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.
Refrigeration Technician # Shift – must be able to work any shift Must have _2_years’ experience with Industrial refrigeration Must be qualified in _Ammonia Refrigeration ________ Must have verifiable references Must be able to pass a post offer physical and drug screen Full Benefit package offered George’s Inc. is an equal opportunity employer Please send resume to Dan.Halog@georgesinc.com or apply in person. SCHOOL BUS Drivers and Aides Substitute Positions Available. Please Only Serious Inquiries. 417-235-1866 Leave Message THESOUTHWESTMissouriDrug Taskforce is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Field Agent. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, Currently have at least a Class F Missouri Operator’s License as well as a Class A or B Missouri P.O.S.T. License. Experience in Law Enforcement Preferred but not required. Once hired applicant will be responsible for the investigationofNarcoticsActivitywithin the Southwest Missouri area. Interested applicants may bring their resume to the McDonald County Sheriff’s Office located at 300 East 7th Street, Pineville, Missouri 64856. The Southwest Missouri Drug Taskforce is an equal opportunity employer.
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 “anypreference,limitation,ordiscrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or inten-
tion to make any such preference,limitationordiscrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertisingforrealestatewhichis in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis .
29. Houses for Rent 3 BDRM 1 Bath, Garage, Complete Remodel, New: Roof, Central H&A, Flooring, Range, & Dishwasher. Monett $725 417-669-4818 AVAILABLE FOR Rent or Sale on April 1st: 3bed/2bath. Located in Aurora. Monthly rent will be $600 and the approximate payment if you were to purchase will be $500...you can buy cheaper than you can rent! Call 417-846-0324 BUNGALOW FOR Rent: Completely remodeled. $300/mo + Security Deposit. Must have references. No Pets 772-7744 in Monett.
29a. Duplexes For Rent
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2 BR, 1 Ba. 4-plexe units in Monett.AllelectricCentralH/A,appliances furnished, W/D hookups. Starting at $425 per month, $250 deposit. 354-0744 or 236-0140.
WHY PAY More, Rent from Us & Store. S & G Storage. 417-235-1914 or 417-235-9289.
30. Apartments for Rent UNDER NEW Management, 2 Br 2 Ba apartments in Monett. $475 a month, $400 deposit. 2365951.
Limited Time Special $99 Deposit Monett Apts
1 BR for $350 2 BR starting at $450
Call 417-224-2127 or 417-881-3850 31. Rooms for Rent J & T ECONO Rooms to Rent. Weekly low rates - No pets. Cable TV, refrigerator, microwave. 417-489-6000
37. Livestock 44 MOSTLY Black Angus 1st cf Springer hfrs 1 cf on ground. $2250.00 per hd. 620-596-2813
41. Farm Products GOOD MIXED grass hay for sale. Square bales. Cash only. Phone 417-439-9769 or 417-850-4822.
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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.
CROSSLAND STOR-ALL. Across East of Wal-Mart. 10 buildings, 7 sizes. 235-3766.
Visit us online at: monett-times.com
FRIEZE’S STORAGE- 10 Sizes plus outside storage. Gated at night. Phone 417-235-7325 or 417-393-9662.
Tell elected officials to keep public notices in your newspaper, where you’ll see them. State law requires government entities at all levels, from water districts to city councils and school boards, to place notices of many of their activities in a legal newspaper. This is a legal newspaper. Every year in the Missouri legislature — claiming tax money could be saved — bills are introduced to remove these notices from newspapers and place them on the internet. But, maintaining a website is not free. Nor is access to it. Where is the savings? And what is public accountability worth? Notices printed in a newspaper can’t be hacked, and proof of notice given is obvious for all to see, without having to search on the internet. Public notices on the internet simply do not fulfill their intended functions: To inform the public and provide accountability for public officials. Tell ALL of your elected officials you want public notices to stay in the newspaper, where you’ll see them.
“Because the People Must Know.”