9-17-14 Lamar Democrat by Lewis County Press

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Approval of Right to Farm Amendment sustained by recount By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer JEFFERSON CITY-On Monday morning, Secretary of State Jason Kander certified as official the statewide see FARM, page 2A

Barton County Electric Co-op has new CEO LAMAR-The Barton County Electric Cooperative Board of Directors has appointed Beverly Ramseyer as interim CEO/General Manager following the resignation of Bobbi Jeffries from that position. The change became efsee ELECTRIC, page 2A

Car, truck and tractor show planned during Prairie Days LIBERAL-A car, truck and tractor show is planned during Liberal's Prairie Days on Saturday, Sept. 20. The show will be held in the South City Park, at the south end of Main St. There is no registration fee for the show. Participants can show up and register. There will be a $50 drawing each hour for those entering and the final drawing will be $100 for show entries. The first 30 people to register the day of the show will receive a $5 food coupon good at food vendors at the Prairie Day festival. Several from the Joplin area plan to attend the show, with the event being sponsored by Henegar Garage in Liberal. Those entering the show may enter their car, truck or tractor in the parade at 5 p.m. Anyone wanting to participate should just be at the North City Park before 5 p.m., to get in the lineup. This will be a fun show with no judging. For information call Dean McKibben at 417-214-2700.

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SECTION A Correspondents......................... 2 Friends & Family....................... 3 Friends & Family....................... 4 Gatherings.................................. 5 School.......................................... 6 School.......................................... 7 Sports.......................................... 8 SECTION B Area News.................................. 2 Area News.................................. 3 Records....................................... 4 Records/Legals........................... 5 Legals........................................... 6 Classifieds................................... 7 Area News.................................. 8

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Appreciative crowd attends T.A.T.S. 20-year reception LAMAR-Everyone in the crowd that participated in Friday’s reception honoring the Truman Area Transportation Service (T.A.T.S.) for 20 years of service had the same assessment of the heavily used taxi service, it’s the most valuable and popular service to the public offered by the city of Lamar. Director for all 20 years has been Ron Hager, who wears many hats for the city of Lamar. In addition to T.A.T.S. director, he serves as chief of police and assistant city administrator. Unofficially, he serves as personnel director for people in city employment and outside of city employment. The latter is largely connected with keeping T.A.T.S. customers happy. He says only one complaint has ever been received from a T.A.T.S. rider. That was critical of the vehicle driver because he didn’t smile enough. When asked his most memorable experience during the 20 years of T.A.T.S., Hager couldn’t cite a specific incident. He simply responded that it was the good feeling he gets from the customers who use the service. From time to time, riders are asked to complete surveys about the service they receive. Here are a few of them. About the drivers, “All are very kind and helpful. They even help bring packages and bags to my door. We are both grateful for this service.” About the condi-

tion of the vehicles in use, “All are very very clean.” Overall rating of the experience with the service, “Excellent.” A comment, “Couldn’t do without the service you provide at an affordable price. My son is disabled and I am a senior. What you do is wonderful. Hope you will continue.” Hager says that is virtually assured. Funding comes from so many sources, including matching grants, donations, and fares. The city contributes only a small amount to fill out the annual budget. It has become a part of life in Lamar. Hager also becomes a fund raiser for the service. At every city festival, such as Truman Day and Wyatt Earp day, he operates a food stand at the corner of Gulf and 10th, selling hamburgers and brats. He says he averages raising about $2,000 per year. Also with T.A.T.S. for all 20 years is Ginnie Keatts, who has served as secretary and

LOCKWOOD-September Days will return to Lockwood on Saturday, Sept. 20! Activities begin at 7 a.m., with breakfast being served at the American Legion Hall. The Dade County Health Department will host a color run beginning at 8:30 a.m., with check-in at 8 a.m., at the city park. A parade down Main Street at 10 a.m. will kickoff the rest of the day's festivities. School clubs, local churches and other civic organizations will be providing games and carnival-style food from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. From bounce houses to dunk tanks, cotton candy to funnel cakes, there will be something for everyone in the family! The main stage in the Arvest Bank parking lot will be the home of the baby show (10:30 a.m. with registration at 9:30 a.m., prior to the parade), recognition of firefighters, a fashion show, awards and musical entertainment from Stefanie Rae, Jarrod 'Hank' Wilhelm and Jared Hicks. Make sure to visit their 40 vendor booths, as they offer up unique creations and products from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plan on sticking around for lunch; the United Methodist Church Youth is hosting a fish fry (next to the Legion Hall) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the firefighters will be offering

hamburgers, hot dogs and brats inside the American Legion Hall. The Busy Bee 4-H Club will host a Small Animal Show in the American Legion lot for ages 5-18, with check-in at 8 a.m. Entry forms and rules are available at www.lockwoodseptemberdays.com. Other activities include the Fred Lemons Memorial Car Show, sponsored by the Lockwood Chamber of Commerce, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Main Street; the Stash Sisters Sewciety Quilt Show in the Crossing on Main Street, across from Easson's, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (bring your quilts in on Friday) and a photography contest sponsored by the Lockwood Community Foundation, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Arvest Bank lobby (entry forms and rules are on the September Days website and submissions are due by September 17). More information on all September Days activities is available at www.lockwoodseptemberdays.com and any questions can be sent to the Lockwood Optimist Club at info@lockwoodseptemberdays.com. They're looking forward to an exciting event and hope to see you and your family there!

LIBERAL-The 58th annual Prairie Days Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19 and 20. The Liberal Area Civic Group has been busy making plans for the festival.

Events being held include the draft horse pull to be held Friday at 7 p.m., in the North City Park. There will be cash prizes donated by area mersee LIBERAL, page 4A

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper The two who have been with the Truman Area Transportation Service (T.A.T.S.) since its inception 20 years ago, Service Coordinator Ginnie Keatts and Director Ron Hager. Also during that 20 years have been dozens of dedicated drivers. Left, the first dollar earned by T.A.T.S. on September 13, 1994.

service coordinator. On one occasion, a rider came into the police department front office saying he wanted to see the face behind the pleasant voice when he called 417-682-5542 to make

a reservation. T.A.T.S. is exceedingly popular, very inexpensive, and likely to be around for many years to come.

Community Betterment judges visit Lamar

September Days to be held September 20

Come on out for Liberal Prairie Days

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dy Metzger Lamar Democrat/Melo e Jason dg ju t Bettermen ity un m m Co ri r his youth Missou s Tony Morgan fo ize gn co re , ht rig Ray, leadership. four weeks, in order to empower them as they learn how By MELODY METZGER to fight hunger. A greenhouse Lamar Democrat is located inside of the building and youth are able to grow The Missouri Community their own plants. The program Betterment (MCB) judges vis- culminated with a visit to the ited Lamar on Tuesday, Sept. 9, Winslow farm, where the stufor the annual awards compe- dents received hands on expetition. During the judge's visit rience. Morgan then went on to Lamar had the opportunity explain that a community garto showcase local community den extension had occurred at projects that had been accom- Lamar Enterprise, due to these plished since the last awards “handicapable” individuals competition. wanting to gain more knowlLamar CB President Ron edge when it came to growing Hager led all in the Pledge of their own produce. Morgan Allegiance, followed by the also pointed out that the volpresentation of youth and adult unteers for this project ranged leadership awards. CB judges from eight years old to 75. Jason Ray and Jane Ballard recNeher spoke on Cooking ognized Marilyn Selvey with Matters next, explaining that a the adult leadership award and workshop had been presented Tony Morgan was recognized to the employees at Lamar Enfor his youth leadership. terprise, teaching how to have Elaine Davis then explained a healthy meal on a $10 budget. that the 4-H Youth program This national program is in its consisted of 15 Teen Leaders first year at Lamar. and that the MOHOCOLA Lamar City Administrator program centered around al- Lynn Calton gave his presenleviating hunger, as well as the tation on the Lamar Municineeds of the community. Rep- pal Airport runway expansion resenting the group were Nate project that began in 2000 and Cable, Morgan and Jackie Ne- culminated in 2013. The origiher. nal runway is 2900 feet, with Cable explained the program, the new one of 4000 feet be“From the Farm to You”, stating ing constructed from concrete, that the youth work with Head as it is a much more durable Start students once a week for see BETTERMENT, page 3A

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CORRESPONDENTS Coonfoot & Vicinity By LOUISE OTT Peeking out the door this early Monday morning I see our dear Lord is blessing us with sunshine and no winds. Gary and Judy Nelson, Michael Nelson and Ella Mae Turpen all enjoy dinner at a restaurant on Sunday. Arbry Winans, Ray and Tristan, Ray and Nicole Winans and Elvin Winans Jr. and Durella were visitors of Marie Winans. Kenneth Dee and Esther Archer, Sarcoxie route, and Louise Ott, Jasper route, were dinner guests on Sunday of George Straw. Jane Moss visited Louise Ott on Saturday afternoon. Lonnie and Ryan Lund had a birthday party on Saturday, Sept. 13, for their daughter Mikayla Lund's 16th birthday. Those helping her celebrate were Lucas, Rylee Lund, Derek, Abby, Geyer, Emery Williams, Johny, Ronna, Isaiah and Jonah Woodward, Rexanna Baumann and Patricia Bauman, John and Sharon Lund, Katie Burken, Seth, Lacy, Kort, Kixon Reynolds, Katie Burken, Joyce Hueston and Raylene Burton, Cody, Keri, Gracelynn, Kya Dougless, Marlin, Kevin and Marla Suttexby, Jolene, Kaylyn and Kallie Crystal, George Straw, Louise Ott, Dixie Hannah Rockers, Nakola Millard, Mikayla, Antreese and Trent Mitchell. We all wished her many more happy birthdays.

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Louise Ott visited Carol gion meeting and PresiGolden on Wednesday af- dent Dorothy Mundy led the auxiliary meeting. ternoon. Chaplain Connie Stump gave the opening prayer. Correspondence was read concerning the district By DARLENE meeting on Sunday, Sept. SHERIDAN 14, at Warrensburg. Plans were made to start the colThe Bellamy Commu- lection of 2015 dues and nity Center will hold their meet other obligations. monthly meeting Satur- Volunteer hours were reday, Sept. 14. It is a pot- ported and the chaplain luck snack night and the gave the closing prayer to public is invited to attend adjourn to meet again on at 6:30 p.m. The center is October 13. located east of Sheldon on I was pleasantly surDD Hwy. prised Tuesday evening I was able to accompany when my granddaughter, family to Chicken Mary’s Deanna Rhoden, stopped Sunday, where we cel- by to visit on her trip ebrated my sister, Wanda home from visiting Lora Arthur’s 93rd birthday. Phelps and family in CarShe so enjoyed the Chick- thage. en Mary staff singing September 15, at 6 p.m., “Happy Birthday” and her the Sheldon Revitalizabirthday cake. tion Association held A special meeting for their yearly public meetall persons interested in ing to review its first year the restoration of the old of operation. The meeting Sheldon High School was held at the Donaldbuilding was held Mon- son Building. The Shelday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m., at don Revitalization Assothe Donaldson Building. ciation (SRA) is a 501C3 Information will be avail- not for profit organization able for those that are in- that accepts donations for terested. Sheldon improvement Sheldon Jolly Senior projects. Citizens met Tuesday, Sept. 9, for lunch. The next meeting was held September 16 at the Rock Pile Café. Sheldon American Legion and Auxiliary met By MAXINE MORIN Monday, Sept. 8, at the Lion’s Club for the monthly Donna Wescott was tellpotluck supper at 6:30 ing me that she was drivp.m. Table grace was giving the other night and as en by Juanita Smith and she approached the East all enjoyed a delicious Elementary School, there supper. Following sup- were two deer on Highper the group joined in way 160. They scurried on repeating the Pledge of across the road. I told her Allegiance and then each that the deer were afraid group held separate meet- of her driving. ings. Commander Gary Donna also has a new Smith conducted the le- cell phone. She was having

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trouble operating it when granddaughter Jazmine came through the door. She showed grandma the ups and downs of using the phone. Congratulations to Linda Colin on her retirement. She has worked at the bank for 23 years. I missed the reception held for her on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Donna W. (my driver) has not been feeling well. Time sure passes. I worked the driver's license office when Linda was working with her mother, Mary Phipps, who managed the Lamar License Office in Lamar. But then I retired in 1990. Enjoy your retirement Linda, you have earned it. Congratulations to the two following couples. John and Carolyn Noyes, Liberal, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on September 15. Marion and Leila Giger of Irwin are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. They were married on September 19. A card shower was held for Thelma Pope earlier this month. Thelma reached 98 years on September 7. I think I missed this in the Musings. If you forgot to send a card, Thelma will be happy to receive a greeting. Congratulations to Thelma. The Red Hat ladies met at the Senior Citizens Center for their September meeting. Lonnie Crain was hostess for September, but became ill. She sent her favors of white hankies with lovely embroidery. Doris Woods and others stepped in and arranged the favors, etc. Senior Center Manager Stormy Cuba had made

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cakes in the shape of a red hat and purse, which were on pedestals. Special guest at the center were members of the Lamar police and firemen. This was in memory of persons lost in the attack on the Twin Towers, especially the police and firemen. Lunch was served to the guests and Red Hat ladies by Stormy and staff. Following lunch, Vice Mother Betty Gideon welcomed the 18 ladies present with a high wave. September birthdays were Janet Dermott, Anna Mae Hillsman, Roselea

McClintock and Maxine Morin. Darlene Harper and Betty Gideon will be October hostesses. The meeting will be at Denny's at 11 a.m., October 9. The Red Hat ladies will entertain at Maple Senior Living on September 25, 2 p.m. The meeting closed by singing, “So Long It's Been Good to See You”. Kathy Stauffer tells me that she and David took an enjoyable sight-seeing trip to the Black Hills country. Say a prayer for the safety of our military troops. Until next time...

recount of the August 5 election on Amendment 1, the Right to Farm. The amendment to the state constitution was approved by a margin of 2,375 votes, which is 0.0024 of one percent. The recount totals were 499,963 “yes,” and 497,588 “no.” The election night unofficial results showed a margin of victory of 2,528 votes. In Barton County, the certified recount showed 1,557 “yes”

votes and 529 “no” votes, or 74.6 percent approval. County Clerk Kristina Crockett said the only change from the unofficial election night totals was four more votes added to the “no” total. The proposed constitutional amendment now becomes a part of the Missouri Constitution. The only possible exception would be if a lawsuit is filed challenging the recount, and the state supreme court allows the lawsuit to proceed.

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fective, August 31. ratio has improved by 17 Ramseyer was the points.” Co-op’s Finance and Accounting Manager before she was appointed to the interim CEO position. She has been with the utility for 34 years. In assuming the new role, she commented on the coop’s financial position, “We have retired over a million dollars in capital credits the past few years, and our equity

LAMAR COUNTRY CLUB LADIES ASSOCIATION Gloria Kurtz was the hostess for Bridge on September 9. The winners were Imogene Williams, first and Kathy Jenkins, second. The hostess for September 16 is scheduled to be Rosalee Potter, with Dorothy Roberts to be the hostess on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

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Happen. Their first item of business was to elect new officers, which are as follows: Kynlee Lehman, president; George WeBy PAYDEN NOLTING ber, vice president; Halle Miller, secretary; ConReporter nor Brown, treasurer; On September 7, a new Payden Nolting, reporter; 4-H club met and chose Lakin Standley, historian; the name of Make-It- Kinder Standley, pledge

leader; Mason Brown and Lilly Weber, song leaders and Kayne Blanchard and Marcy Miller, recreation leaders. New business discussed included upcoming dates such as the 4-H banquet, 4-H report due date and the Christmas Dixie Stampede 4-H night. Matt and Heather Brown

will be the club leaders. Anyone interested in joining 4-H or are looking for a new club, feel free to contact Matt Brown at 417-214-5403. The next meeting will be October 5, 3 p.m., at the Wolf Center. Connor Brown and Halle and Marcy Miller will present demonstrations.

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FRIENDS & FAMILY Make a change, walk where you are! Noyes celebrate 50 years

On Thursday, Sept. 25, join the Lamar Change Club and walk where you are. Change Club encourages individuals and groups to organize business employees, seniors, classes at school, friends, neighbors and family to take a break in the day and walk 15-30 minutes. On their “walking Thursday”, Sept. 25, make walking fun! Individuals and groups are welcome to walk outside, in a large room or hallway. Ideas to make it fun include counting the number of giant steps it takes to get across a yard or room and the number of baby steps it takes to get back; Counting baby steps while walking backwards, etc. Can you come up

with some fun things to do while walking? Share these with colleagues and friends and make walking fun! Compare and discuss your results! Walking is beneficial to heart health, bone health and strengthens immunity. Other benefits include blood glucose control and weight control. Walking, even with the use of an assistive device such as a walker, has great benefits. When using a walker for instance, one is also using their upper body, which means working out two major muscle groups: your arms and legs! Also, for someone out of shape, walking with a walker might be considered moderate or even vigorous exercise.

Tips on walking Warm-up: Walk slowly for about five minutes. Then pick up your pace. Walk tall - head up, shoulders back, stomach in. Focus on quicker, not longer steps. Breathe deeply. Wear reflective clothes or carry a light when necessary. Walk toward traffic. Cool down: Last five minutes, slow your pace. Finish with some flexibility stretches. Ways to increase your steps: Walk on your breaks and lunch hour. Park farther away from entrances. Take a three minute walk every hour. Deliver things to coworkers in person. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walk the perimeter of the field while your children play soccer.

Vacuum your house more often. Pace while you’re on the phone. Take several 10 minute walks. Walk the dog. Walking for fitness: For health benefits, physical activity should be moderate or vigorous and add up to at least 30 minutes per day. Walking briskly is considered a moderate activity. On September 25, join the Lamar Change Club, walk where you are and keep hydrated! For more information contact Dr. Lydia Kaume, nutrition and health education specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, headquartered in Barton County. E-mail: kaumel@missouri.edu or call (417) 682-3579.

product than asphalt. He ended his part of the program by stating that the airport was completed at a cost of $3.6 million. Suzanne Cloyed, community project manager for the Tools for Schools “Back to School Fair”, reported that the program originated in 2008 under the auspice of Economic Security Corporation (ESC). When ESC ran out of funding in 2011, an area group decided to take the program over and has continued it ever since. The fair is held yearly at the Lamar United Methodist Church, with various child oriented programs having booths set up for the event. Since taking over the program the total cost over the last four years has been $11,800, with $13,500 being received in funding. A total of 1100 children have been served since 2011. Next on the agenda was Sandy Alexander, who spoke regarding the City

of Lamar Dog Park. The dog park was begun by Alexander, Hager and Eagle Scout candidate Gene Grounds. Grounds took on the fundraising, with $2200 being raised for the fencing. Upon hearing of the dog park various others chipped in, both financially and through their services, with age groups ranging from 16 to 72. The dog park was named after Trula Cain, who started the Barton County Humane Society many years before. The original dog park is 175x50 and another one measuring 75x150 is already in the works to be used by larger dogs. Barbara McDaniel, representing the 10th Street Community Farmers Market, reported that the market began in 2008, with its first season being in 2009 and that it has “grown every year since”. Their main objective of trying to entice more people to visit the market culminated in kids day

events, flower contests, Indian dancers, silent auctions as well as other happenings. The market, which is self funded, has brought in $58,000 in sales to date. Participants are charged a fee, plus one percent of their sales. The group's only expense is advertising, as well as aporta potty that is located on the premises. The last of the projects presented to the judges was the Extreme Power Team, presented by Cliff Hazard, representing the Lamar Ministerial Alliance. He explained that the purpose of the team was to bring hope that comes through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The team first came to Lamar at a cost of $3,000, with over $2300 being raised through offerings taken during their presentations. Hazard stated that over 500 individuals made decisions for Christ during their stay in Lamar. While in the area the team visited

various schools, as well as presenting services over a John and Carolyn Noyes of Liberal will three day span. The team celebrate 50 years September 18. They have made a huge impression been blessed with three children, Angela on the community and Delph and husband Todd, Webb City; Allen was also asked to return, Noyes and wife Penny, Maumelle, Ark. and which they did, for the Alison Rogers and husband Dan, Webb City. Lamar Free Fair. They also have four grandchildren, Peyton Following the presenand Tanner Rogers and Maggie and Parker tations Hager took the Noyes. judges on a community tour, beginning at the Moore Pavilion, home of the 10th Street Community Farmers Market, followed with the Lamar United MethodLamar Democrat/Melody Metzger ist Church Marilyn Selvey, left, was recognized for adult leadership by (home of Missouri Community Betterment judges Jason Ray and Jane Tools for Ballard. Schools), the dog way at the Lamar Munici- bers, friends and youth park, the community gar- pal Airport. are invited to attend the dens at Lamar Enterprise Participating commu- informative educational and the impressive run- nities will be recognized sessions and the awards at the 51st Annual MCB competition, where the Conference to be held at winners of the adult leadStoney Creek Hotel and ership, youth leadership, Conference Center in Co- community awards and lumbia, on October 19- community youth groups 20. All community mem- will be recognized.

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METZGER’S MUTTERINGS

Cooler weather has transcended upon us, whether we were ready for it or not. I'm not a huge fan of cold weather, but after the last couple of weeks with temperatures in the high 90's, it is a welcome relief. I'm sure I'll be ready for it to heat up before too long, just as I'm sure it probably will. September can be pretty hot at times. It seems as if the onset of colder weather should go hand in hand

with football and there's nothing better than sitting snuggled under a blanket, with a thermos of hot chocolate, out in the elements watching the boys play ball. I played the clarinet in the Richardson (Texas) High School Golden Eagle Marching Band, so needless to say I attended all of my high school's football games. Since moving to Lamar, and since my son Jud has graduated, I must confess that I don't attend very many football games anymore, but I do enjoy

hearing the play-by-play over the radio and am very appreciative to have this option. Speaking of football, it came to me the other day in a roundabout way, that Lamar's own Scott Bailey was recognized as the MSHSAA Coach of the Year during a back to school pep rally that was held at the end of August in the high school gym. What an honor and how proud his momma must be. I couldn't think of a nicer, more humble person that is more deserving of the recognition. The Lamar Tigers were featured on Sirius XM The Highway and Bailey spoke to the station on Friday morning. In his usual fashion he averted the attention away from

himself and his players, aiming it at the town for their continued support. I grew up a huge football fan and after my son was born and as he grew, I switched my alliance to baseball. I still enjoy football, but it is really hard for me to change gears when baseball is coming down to the wire and getting interesting. Of course my allegiance is with the St. Louis Cardinals and they are playing their usual September baseball, with all the thrills and chills. Don't know if it will come down to the end like it has in year's past, or if they will just sail in to the playoffs. As long as they make it, and in all probability they will, I'll be happy. It is now looking as if the Kansas City Roy-

als may actually make the playoffs this year. I'm sure longtime Royal fan Chris Morrow, as well as his children Rhiannon and Payton (at least his wife Dani has some sense as she is a Cardinal fan, too), are hoping for a playoff berth come October. Chris comes by being a Royals fan from his father, Levi, who was one too, just as my dad is the reason I ended up a Cardinal fan. It would be super neat if the two ended up in the World Series like they have before; albeit with a different outcome! On a totally unrelated note, while taking Kobyn home last Sunday I took the time to visit my Aunt Sandra, who has been recuperating from a broken

ankle for what seems like the entire summer. She and husband Rex were to come for the fair, but due to the heat and the inconvenience of trying to get around without putting any weight on her foot, it didn't happen. This is mom's little sister and just about the last of that generation. She is doing phenomenal and her outlook is amazing. We spent a couple of hours gabbing, which is something we never have trouble doing. Even though I might not get to see her as often as I would like, it seems that when we do get together, we are never at a loss for words. Those who know Sandra know what a special person she is, and I am extremely grateful to be a part of her family.

Dear Editor: The U.S. and our European and mid-east allies are vacillating on how to deal with the ISSA threat in Iraq and Syria. For us so far, it has been mostly limited to protecting Americans in the region and supplying small arms and intelligence to the Kurds, who are doing the fighting for their, and which might be added, our interests. War weary as we are, we are opposed to getting into another ground war in that region, especially since our success there certainly has been nothing to brag about. European countries which are so much more accessible to ISSA intervention than we are, have been reluctant to offer anything more than a bit of muted opposition out of of fear of wholesale terrorist attacks within their borders. But as the crisis mounts this attitude appears to be changing. ISSA is deemed to consist

of 10-12,000 well armed, well trained and exceedingly well financed insurgents, committed to an ideology which dictates that those in the territories which they overrun must either convert to their form of Islam or be slaughtered. It appears now the only way to eradicate this ideology is to eradicate entirely those who espouse it, otherwise there seems to be no compromise. Reluctant as we are to proceed with this endeavor, it would seem much easier to contend with 10-12,000 now, than to contend with 20, 30 or 50 thousand or more in the future. You can bet their radical religious philosophy will not wane during that time and they will continue to push outward. It would seem also that if the plan was to eradicate ISSA altogether, it would be easier to form an international coalition which it appears the

president is embarking upon at present. An obvious concern is that if their army is threatened with annihilation, they will simply dissolve their uniformed insurgent force and send its members, singly, as terrorists in every direction. A question which must arise is where are they getting their financing which seems unlimited. Oil from the fields which they have overrun undoubtedly is supplying some of it, but who is buying that oil? It is obvious that hundreds of millions of dollars are being supplied from another source and likely much of it is coming from wealthy sympathizers and committed insurgent organizations in Arabia and possibly Dubai. To stop this flow those countries must cooperate, which they have been unwilling to do, although they have been cooperating on other issues involved with ISSA’s containment.

This brings us to the problem of Americans fighting with ISSA and how do we deal with it. The first struggle is to identify them. Consistently they use U.S. passports to travel to a country friendly to the U.S., then travel from there to join ISSA. One option, once they are identified, is to pull their passports, but many of them are already traveling on bogus passports. They can also re-enter our country as the burgeoning illegal immigrant population has done. Another option is to declare them non-citizens, but international law frowns on this sort of thing since it would leave that individual without a country. Thus we are pretty much limited to what we are already doing, short of sending ground troops into the region and further increasing our air support to the Kurds and remnants of the Iraqi army still willing to fight.

Leon Faubion, Co-Editor The Muddy Creek Journal Albuquerque, N.M. Dear Editor: There is a lot of talk about the national debt. A lot of the information is false. For example, some of the talk is about the huge increase in the debt during the Obama administration. The actual percentage of increase for the last few presidents is as follows: Reagan, 218 percent; Bush (GHW), 55 percent; Clint, 35 percent; Bush (GW), 86 percent and Obama, 34 percent to date. The national debt is a huge problem that must be addressed. All elected officials must be held accountable in order for this to be corrected. There are many things that can be done at all levels of government to help control the spiraling debt.

One example is the “one size fits all” approach to county government. There is absolutely no reason why a small county with a population of 8,000 requires the same number of elected officials and employees as a large county of 25,000 or more. Even the federal representatives are based on population. You can't make me believe that a small populated county needs the same number of elected officials and employees as a largely populated county. There will be those who will say, “Why do I care how many they have on the payroll?” The answer... you are paying them. Some of those are the same ones who say, “If I own a piece of property I should be able to do what I want with it”, but they don't think the other person has the same right. You know “not in my backyard”. Bill Head, Greenfield

chants, for first through fourth place. A drawing will also be held for those attending during the pull for merchant gifts that have been donated. The ice cream freezeoff will be held prior to the horse pull in the North Park Community building. Ice cream to be judged should be entered prior to 6 p.m. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded. All varieties are welcome and judged in one category, then the ice cream is donated to the civic group and sold at the concession stand. Several vendors plan to be at the festival on Saturday and will set up on Main Street that morning. Also on Saturday morning is the quilt show, to be held in the Kneeland Center in back of city hall. Entries for the quilt show can be entered on Friday, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Different quilts can be entered as there are several categories. The photography contest will also be held in the Kneeland Center. The categories for this are: This Strange Town, People/Animals, Natural and Other. All photos must be 8x10 and matted (preferably white). Photos can be entered on Friday between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Prizes will be provided by MPIX. For more information on the contest call Jordan Dickey at 417843-4828 or email Jordan. dickey@hotmail.com. The horticulture show will also be in the Kneeland Center on Saturday. Entries may be submitted from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., with only one entry per category. Judging will be held following the closing of entries. Categories include Prairie Wildflowers, One Perfect Bloom,

Patriotic and All Occasion. There will be cash prizes awarded for first and second and best of show. Agriculture and vegetable exhibits will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., in the police garage on Main St. Judging will follow the closing. There are several field crops that can be entered and also categories of vegetables. First and second prizes will be presented. Brent Hanshaw is in charge of the exhibits. Arts and crafts will also be displayed in the Kneeland Center and accepted for entry on Friday evening, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Categories include Drawings/Paintings, Graphical Art and Other. Judging will be held at 6:30 p.m. Jordan Dickey is in charge of this show and can be reached at 417-843-4828. The baby show will be held under the tent in the South City Park at 10 a.m., with registration beginning at 9:45 a.m. The theme this year is patriotic and babies should be dressed in red, white and blue. There will be separate categories for boys and girls, with categories to include 0-6 months, 7-12 months and 13-18 months. The car, truck and tractor show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the south end of Main St. There is no registration and a $50 drawing will be held each hour, with the final drawing being $100 for show entries. The show is sponsored by Henegar Garage. For more information contact Dean McKibben at 417-214-2700. The tent schedule in the South City Park is as follows: Baby show, 10 a.m.; dog show, 11:15 a.m., Spangle and Daisy

Mae, 12:30 p.m., Minute to Win It (game show), 1:30 p.m. and the Verdella Baptist Church puppet show, 3 p.m. From 3:45 p.m. will be announced. The PTO coronation is scheduled for 6 p.m. The “Nutts for Mutts” dog show, sponsored by 54 Vet Clinic in Nevada, will be held under the tent at 11:15 a.m. All dogs entered must be on a leash and in control at all times. If necessary, owners are asked to clean up after their dog. Dog may be entered in one or two categories and prizes will be awarded for small dogs up to 20 pounds, medium dogs 20-50 pounds, large dogs over 50 pounds, best trick and best costume. Winners in each category will be judged for Best in Show. The band “Confusion” will play on Saturday night, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and will be located on a trailer on Main St. There will be two parades on Saturday; the kiddie parade is scheduled for 5 p.m., with the main parade to follow later. Included in the parade will be floats, horses, unique vehicles, politicians, organizations, athletic teams, bands and more. Those entering floats should be at the North City Park by 4 p.m., so they may be judged. Registration for the parade will be held in the enclosed shelter house at the North Park. The parade committee asks that candy not be thrown during the parade, but handed out during the parade for safety precautions. During the day the civic group will have a booth set up to sell tickets for prizes to be given away that have been donated. Tickets will also be avail-

able from civic group members at a cost of $1 each or six for $5. The drawing will begin some time in the afternoon. Ticket sales help to fund the festival each year. The Liberal Area Civic Group will also offer tick-

ets that may be purchased for a rifle raffle that will be held on Santa Day in December, when a Mossberg .22 Long Rifle – Model 715T will be given away in a drawing. Food vendors during the day include Inferno

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BBQ, Maggie's Curbside Cafe Smokin' Joes and the Liberal PTO food stand. The grand marshals for the parade will be the Liberal Rural Fire Department. The department will turn 50 in October.

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GATHERINGS

Descendents meet for 100th Fast Family Reunion On Sunday, Aug. 10, 189 descendants of Nicklaus Fast and four visitors met at the Liberal City Park to celebrate the 100th family reunion. Betty Jo Davis designed and handed out tshirts to those who had preordered. Judi Fast organized photos and took orders for a special 100th family reunion photo book. Jill Fast organized the kids’ games. Many enjoyed sack races, bean bag toss and ring toss, along with playing basketball and football. Everyone received a special koozie commemorating the 100th reunion. Following a group picture Gary Fast asked the blessing on the meal. Following the meal he then called the group together for a business meeting. Isaiah Wilkins led the Pledge of Allegiance, Kelvin Fast gave a presentation on the history of the Fast family and the minutes of the 99th reunion and a treasurer’s report were given by Rachel Miller. Lavonne Hanshaw presented prizes to the following: Lois Mooney, oldest Fast descendant; Raymond and Phyllis Carpenter, couple married the longest; Kyle and Abbey Collier, couple married the shortest amount of time; Jim Kopriva, traveled the farthest distance and Joseph Fast, youngest in

attendance. Prizes were also awarded to Avery Braker, Samuel Weaver and Lori Bartlett for guessing the correct number of items in a jar. Those serving on the reunion board for the 2014-2015 year will be Gary Fast, president; Ed Keltner, vice-president and Rachel Miller, secretary/treasurer. Volunteer committees for the 2015 reunion will be Jeremy Weaver, tea; Jill Fast, lemonade; Christine Fast, tables; Judy Fast, table service and ice and Kelley Miller and Kathy Thompson are in charge of prizes. The meeting ended by Sally Suschnick leading the group in “God Be with You.” The following births were recorded: Rian Nichole Baker, born on October 13, 2008 to Nick and Amy Baker; William Bryant Ross, born on April 16, 2011 to Anna Lea Fast; Reece Nicole Crabtree, born on September 7, 2013 to Rusty and Kaitlyn Crabtree; Libby Chevelle Mitchell, born on February 4, 2014 to Seth Mitchell and Keely Murphy; Maci Brooke Bazal, born on February 19, 2014 to Dan and Katie Bazal; Joseph Gene Fast, born on March 14, 2014 to Josh and Natalie Fast; Brody James Harmon, born on August 6, 2014 to Leslie Beddo and Reid Har-

mon and Edward James Miller, born on August 10, 2014 to Brad and Kelley Miller. Four marriages were recorded: Amy Fast to Nick Baker on September 6, 2002; Andrea Swearingen to Ricky Fast on October 26, 2013; Abbey Page to Kyle Collier on December 7, 2013 and Kaitlyn Fast to Rusty Crabtree on March 22, 2014. The following deaths were recorded: Martha “Joan” Reed, January 28, 2014; Paul Eugene Fast, January 28, 2014; Forest Thayne Fast, April 5, 2014; Lois Fast, August 4, 2014. Family members present include the following: Gary and Jill Fast, Brock, Elizabeth, Brynlee and Braylen Frieden, Rick and Debbie Fast, John and Jolene Dillie, Allison and Matt Dugan, Jimmy Dale and Judy Fast, Elnora Fast, Darin, Jenny, Cassidy and Coti Beem, Ricky and Andrea Fast and Lois Mooney, Lamar. Also, Elmer Fast, Erik, Rachel, Garrett, Delaney and Gunner Miller, Jody Pryor, Jessica, Shane and Corey Mitchell, Kanieca Strickland, Angela and Mackenzie Fast, Kaylee Triebel, Kyle, Marianne and Haley Page, Dan, Katie, Elijah and Maci Bazal, Kyle Collier, Patty McKay, Bob and Sally Suschnick, Robert W and Sally Fast, Rhiannon Morrow, Sam

and Margie Crabtree, Paul, Tanya, Theodore, Annabell, Samantha and Lauren Crabtree, Brent, Lori, Mikayla and Chloe Bartlett, Rick and Doris Fast, Larry Fast, Ed Keltner, Lester and Christine Fast, Connie Fast King, Justin and Jill Normile, Bill and Sheri Keltner and Elmer Fast, Liberal. Also, Ricky A. and Allison Fast and Sinan and Patsy Ozkal, Nevada; Ron and Sheila McReynolds, Jena, Kendall, Keaton and Kelsey Peak, Jace and Avery Braker, Sammy Jo Fast and Ethan Fast, Joplin; Trevor, Ashley, Cameron and Harper Fast and Larry and Tamela Dighero, Carthage; Brad, Tammy and Haley Hanshaw, Rusty, Kaitlyn and Reece Crabtree and Karen, Madelyn and Kirk Hardcastle, Kansas City, Mo.; Amy, Andi and Rian Baker, Republic; Ben Reed, Jasper; Burl Fast, Lebanon; Brian, Jeremy, Seth, Isaac and Samuel Weaver, Bronaugh; David, Mary and Shelby Mooney, Carl Junction; Josh Fast and Jacklyn Fast, Springfield; Marilyn Leidahl, Branson; Beth, Ashlee, Mycah and Aidan Reed, Sheldon; Jack and Connie Fast, Osceola; Dennis and Cheryl Fast, Bolivar; Steve and Judy Oberly; Josh, Natalie, Kaytlin and Joseph Fast, Stockton; Darrell, Melinda and Jar-

Liberal High School Class of 1970 ladies gather

rett Taylor, Oak Grove; Kelvin and Paula Fast, Yukon, Okla. Also, Raymond and Phyllis Carpenter, Bob and Kelley Hennessey, Lane Hennessey and Dalton Hennessey, Richmond, Kan.; Kathy Ashburn, Christina Wilkins and Mike, Boytina, Isaiah and Nevaeh Wilkins, Ottawa, Kan.; Jackie Beddo, Princeton, Kan.; Craig and Shirley Giacomatti, Frontenac, Kan.; Charlie Jacobson, North Mankato, Minn.; Jerry and Pauline Fast, Helena, Mont.; Jim Kopriva, Raymond, S.D.; Vince Fast, Nashville, Tenn.; Mike and Judi Fast, Pittsburg, Kan.; Grant Reed, Mulberry, Kan.; Taylor Fast, Wichita, Kan.; Brent, Jenn, Augie and Logan Fast, Maize, Kan.; Bill and Ginny Shepherd, Fort Scott, Kan.; Delmar Fast, Gregg Fast and Jimmie Dale and Ruby Fast, El Dorado Springs; Larry and Lavonne Hanshaw and Hazel Lawrence, Independence. Also, Drew and Tonya Lecuru, Shawnee, Kan.; Jay, Velma, Jacklyn and Colton Fast, Riverside; Bob, Adam and Isaac Keltner, Azle, Texas; Kevin and Dawn Fast, Raytown; Betty Jo, Michael and Bobbi Davis and Josh Lurtz, St. Clair. Visitors during the day included Reba Rouse and Willis and Billie Strong.

Thirteen female members of the Liberal High School Class of 1970 met Friday, Aug. 29, at the Corner Bistro in Pittsburg, Kan., for a mini reunion. The group enjoyed a delicious lunch, then went to the home of Judi Fast to continue their visit. Each person told what they'd been up to since last getting together and showed pictures of their families. Everyone agreed that this “girl get together” should occur more often. Pictured are, back row, left to right, Brinda West Bolton, Judy Sprenkle Fast, Nancy Bolton Maze, Kathi Vacca Lunday, Nancy Davidson, Becky Bainter Lewis and Waneta Workman Knight. Front row, left to right, Linda Wolf Eggerman, Judi Parker Fast, Lois Suiter Crockett, Patricia Ewers Nixon, Lee Ann Smith and Mary Whitson Street.

Retired nurses meet to reminisce

Pictured are, back row, left to right, Lloy Livingston, Betty Nelson, Darla Grant, Cecilia Hunt and Mable Connors; sitting are, left to right, Ione Chancellor, Teresa VanGilder, Betty Gideon, Patsy VanGilder and Joann Turner. Pat Daniels also attended, but is not pictured. A group of young nurses that had worked at the old Barton County Memorial Hospital building, between 1964 and 2005, met for breakfast at Tractors on Wednesday, Sept. 3, to reminisce and to remember those they had worked with and cared for. These ladies began the hospital's ICU

and skilled NSF unit, as well as home health. While some worked less, many attending were dedicated to nursing for 60 plus years. The consensus of the group was that when they traveled past the old hospital building, tears come to their eyes.

Five generations gather Family gathered recently for this five generation picture. Pictured are, standing, left to right, Susan Miller Splitter, greatgrandmother; Chris Splitter, grandfather and Harlee Splitter Urtado, mother; sitting is Great-greatgrandmother Velma Miller holding baby Aubrey Nicole Urtado.

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SCHOOL

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Casey's recognizes West Entries being sought for Voice of Democracy Elementary students Scholarship program Commander Matt Pettibon of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post No. 3691, Lamar, announced the kickoff of this year's VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary Voice of Democracy Scholarship program. High school students (grades 9-12) enrolled in a public, private school or home schooled in this area have the opportunity to compete by writing and recording an audio essay to win thousands of dollars in scholarships, a trip to Washington, D.C., as well as dozens of other awards. Foreign exchange students, age 20 or over and previous Voice of Democracy first place State winners, are ineligible to compete. Students begin by writing and recording a three to five minute essay, ex-

pressing their views on this year's theme, “Why Veterans Are Important To Our Nation's History and Future”. Students will compete at the local Post level. VFW Post 3691 and its Ladies Auxiliary sponsors the first level, where monetary awards will be presented to first, second and third place winners. The post's first place audio essay will be sent to the District, where awards are presented. District winners will compete at the Missouri State level, with the winner competing at the National level and enjoying a four-day tour of Washington, D.C., along with other State winners. First place State winners will receive at least a $1,000 award at National, with the first place National winner receiving a $30,000 scholar-

ship. Starting in 1947, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliaries have been involved with the Voice of Democracy program, with more than seven million high school students participating. Voice of Democracy forms are available at the school or by contacting VFW Post 3691 Chairman Merdth Chapman at 682-5831 or Ladies Auxiliary Chairman Maxine Morin at 682-2130. Rules and information are listed on the entry form. For additional rules go to www.vfw.org. The deadline date for students' completed entry to the VFW Post 3691 and its Ladies Auxiliary is November 1.

West Elementary students are being rewarded by Casey’s General Store for displaying, “Above and Beyond” positive behavior. As part of a positive behavior support plan, students receive a red card from a staff member and receive a reward from the principal. Casey’s manager, Amber Asemka (pictured back left) and assistant manager, Georgia Saverwin (back middle), came to school to help Mary Clark (back right) present the first three coupons this year for free Casey’s merchandise. The students from left to right are Josie Cabreles, Gabi Diggs and Taytum Norris. Way to go West Elementary students!

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SCHOOL Middle school student could win $5,000

What is the Patriot's Pen essay contest? It is a typewritten 300 to 400 word essay using the theme, “Why I Appreciate America's Veterans”. The essay competition is open to sixth, seventh and eighth grade students enrolled in public, private and parochial schools, as well as home schooled students. Foreign exchange students are ineligible. The competition consists of four levels. The first level is sponsored by Lamar's Yowell-Frow V.F.W. Post 3691 and its Ladies Auxiliary, where monetary awards will be presented to the first, second and third place. The post's first place essay is sent to District (the second level), where more awards are available, with the winner going to Missouri State (the third

level) competition. The State winner goes to Washington, D.C. for the VFW National judging (fourth level). The top 46 National winners will receive at least $500, with the first place National winner receiving $5,000, plus an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the winner and a parent or guardian. All students entering the essay competition should read the rules in their entry form. Deadline date for the completed essay to the VFW Post No. 3691 is November 1. Contact persons are VFW Post Patriot's Pen Chairman Merdith Chapman at 682-5831 or Ladies Auxiliary Chairman Maxine Morin at 6822130.

Eli Daniels, daughter of Tara Parks and Eric Daniels, is the sixth grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Eli plays volleyball, basketball and softball. She has two birds, Leo and Harley. She also has four brothers and two sisters.

Lamar tennis team takes on Neosho

Ben Blalock, son of Ron and Marsha Blalock, is the seventh grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Ben is in cross country and soccer. He has two dogs, five fish and four birds. In his spare time he usually plays on his computer and tablet, watches TV or goes outside.

Bryant Uptegrove, son of Marla Uptegrove, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. In his spare time Bryant likes to draw and run. He also has a pet turkey. He likes to fish and help his cousin train and practice. He has a twin brother, an older sister and two little brothers, who he loves very much.

The Lamar tennis team played Neosho on September 2, losing 0-9. In singles, and Brisbin lost 0-8. Brooklyn Davey lost 4-8, No. 2 Grace Compton lost 6-8, No. 3 Grace Dunlap lost In JV doubles, Bethany Culpepper and Kayla Mayfield lost 0-6, 1-6 and Ellie 3-8, No. 4 Kelli Sheat lost 0-8, No. 5 Elly Swartz lost 1-8 and Morgan Brisbin lost Lodestein and Ani Crockett lost 0-6, 0-6. “This was a tough match for us,” said Coach David Ferlo. “Neosho has a good 1-8. In doubles, Davey and Dunlap lost 3-8, Compton and Sheat lost 1-8 and Swartz team. I feel like our matches could have been closer than what they were.”

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Bailey receives MSHSAA Coach of the Year

In the midst of what he thought was a pep rally recently, Lamar Tiger coach Scott Bailey was surprised by the announcement that he was named 2013 MSHSAA Coach of the Year. Bailey, in his ninth season at the helm of the Tigers program, has transformed it into

a powerhouse. The Tigers won their third consecutive Class 2 state football championship last November, capping a magical season that saw them lose only one game and put up points at a rate that put them near the top of national scoring records. They blew by all

of their opponents in the playoffs. Bailey, in a television interview, said that he believes the coach of the year is, " . . . the guy who has the best players and the best coaching staff. Here at Lamar we've been able to put those two things together."

Tigers romp again CASSVILLE-The Lamar Tigers stayed perfect Friday night with another romp over a Big 8 Conference opponent when they traveled to Cassville and handed the Wildcats a 49-0 thrashing. The Tigers scored 14 first quarter points on a 43 yard Anthony Wilkerson run and a two yard Tripp Tucker carry for a scores. They tacked on 21

more points in the second, with Wilkerson going in from 13 yards out, followed by a touchdown by Johnny Brooks and a fumble recovery return of 37 yards by Tanner Phipps. Luke Hardman and Trey Mooney scored second half touchdowns. Cassville fell to 2-2 on the year. The Tigers stand at 4-0 and all the wins

are against league opponents. The Tigers netted 409 yards on the ground. Through four games the Tigers defense has only allowed six points. The Tigers will get a break from their pursuit for a conference title Friday night when they host Butler. Kick off is set for 7 p.m. This will also be Lamar's homecoming.

Lamar Tigers make interception

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Lamar tops Greenfield

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Above, Lamar's libero Megan McManis shows great concentration as she goes low to receive a serve during the Lady Tigers contest at Greenfield last week. Coach Ann Landrum's troops (Landrum is shown in the background) won the contest. Also shown are Marissa Polodna (No. 17) and Darrah Bartlett looking on. Kelsey Taffner (No. 21) cheers on her teammates from the sideline. The Lady Tigers won the contest. Right, Lamar's Darrah Bartlett passes the ball to a teammate as libero Megan McManis looks on during the Lady Tigers contest at Greenfield last week. Lamar Democrat/ Chris Morrow Greenfield senior Robin Fare receives a serve during the Lady Wildcats home contest with Lamar, as junior Katie Marshall looks on. Greenfield dropped the contest.

Photo by Jacob Brower/Monett Times Lamar's No. 24 goes up to make this interception during the Lamar victory of Monett on Saturday, Sept. 6. The Tigers won 24-6.

Lamar seventh grade football team falls to Monett By MELESSA WEST

Hoping for a victory for the first game of the football season, the Lamar seventh grade Tigers took to the field against the Monett seventh grade Cubs this past Thursday evening, Sept. 11. The first and second touchdowns

of the game were scored by the Lamar Tigers! The game was 14-0 for a short time, then the Monett Cubs took control by scoring two touchdowns. Due to Lamar missing on a 2 two point conversion, the Monett Cubs won the game by two points. The final score of the

seventh grade game was 16-14. The Lamar boys played a good game, so wish them good luck for the next game when they take to their home field against the seventh grade Seneca Indians on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 5:30 p.m. Let's go Lamar seventh grade Tigers!

Lamar eighth grade Tigers shut out Monett By LANCE J. HARDMAN In the first quarter, with third and eternity, Lamar After watching a heart- showed their passing breaking loss from the skills and completed a hard fighting seventh 57 yard touchdown pass grade Lamar Tigers, the and made their two point eighth grade was ready conversion, going up 8-0. to show the Cubs their The D stifled the Cubs new turf field was nice, and the Tigers added but hard nose football another score before the was ahead of them. The half, going up 16-0. Tigers took an early lead Lamar controlled both and did not look back. sides of the ball, eating

up the clock the entire third quarter and scoring just a few seconds into the fourth. The defense dominated throughout and the Tigers finished with a shut-out victory, 24-0. Come out to their home opener this Thursday vs. the Seneca Indians and watch the future Brotherhood in action…

The Lamar tennis team played Mt. Vernon on September 8, losing 1-8. In singles, No. 1 Brooklyn Davey won 8-4, No. 2 Grace Compton lost 5-8, No. 3 grace Dunlap lost 2-8, No. 4 Kelli Sheat lost 2-8, No. 5 Elly Swartz lost 3-8 and No. 6 Morgan Brisbin lost 0-8.

“This was a match that I felt like we should have done better,” said Coach David Ferlo. “We had a couple of matches that I felt we should have won. We need to be more consistent, which should come with age. We need to be more aggressive at the net, as well”.

Lady Eagles are off to strong start despite loss Lamar Democrat/ Chris Morrow Golden City's Taylor Beerly passes the ball to a teammate during the Lady Eagles home contest with Liberal on Monday. Despite their loss to the visiting Lady Bulldogs, the Lady Eagles are off to a strong start in 2014.

Liberal Lady Bulldogs have high aspirations

Lamar tennis team falls to Mt. Vernon In doubles, Davey and Dunlap lost 1-8, Compton and Sheat lost 2-8 and Swartz and Brisbin lost 6-8. In JV singles, Bethany Culpepper lost 0-6, 3-6; Kayla Mayfield lost 3-6 and won 6-3; Ellie Lodestein lost 0-6 and won 6-3 and Ani Crockett lost 4-6 and 3-6.

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Liberal's Brittany Ayers receives a serve during the Lady Bulldogs win at Golden City on Monday night. The Lady Bulldogs have high aspirations this year after a big season in 2013.

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2014

The Gilkey building By JOE DAVIS Barton County Historical Society

With all the talk surrounding the razing of the buildings on the northeast corner of the Lamar Square, I thought this would be a good time to write another article. We have a big

gap in our microfilm at the Barton County Historical Society. We do not have the years between 1873-1886. This is really sad, because after the railroads came to Lamar in 1881 the town really saw a boom. Many of the big buildings, as well as the smaller ones, were built

in the 1880’s. The Gilkey building, as far as we can tell is one of them. Because we do not have any records from this time, we have to put on our detective hats and see what we can come up with. One of our oldest pieces of research material are fire maps. If you know me, or have see GILKEY, page 5B

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Jack Stahl retires from post office

Jack Stahl celebrated his retirement from the Lamar Post Office on Friday, Aug. 29, with a gathering of family and coworkers. Jack began his career with the postal service more than 20 years ago and spent his entire career in Lamar. His wife, Sheri, describes him as a “people person”, who has never met a stranger, which every customer on his route can attest to. Jack and his contagious smile will be missed by his co-workers, but they are very happy for him and wish him the best as he begins a new chapter in his life.

Retirement party held for Mike Buchanan

The circus comes to town

A reception was held to honor Mike Buchanan on Monday, Aug. 25, at Metropolitan National Bank's Barton County Banking Center in Lamar. Buchanan, Metropolitan Community Bank president, retired after 16 years of service. Pictured are, left to right, Donna Long, branch manager of Lamar and Golden City; Mark McFatridge, Metropolitan president and CEO out of Springfield; Buchanan and his wife, Paula.

Lamar Lions Club raffle winner is Mike Kelley

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus was in Lamar on Monday, Sept. 8, with two showings that were well attended. The event, sponsored by the Lamar Rotary Club, was held on the East Primary School grounds. The crowd enjoyed the show that featured a lion, tigers and other various animals; a funny man; a troupe of unicyclists, complete with one jugging fire and a high wire artist, as well as other acts that brought smiles and laughter from those attending.

Kemp Brothers' Wild West Show By LEON FAUBION

During the early part of 1900, Walter J. Miller, an attorney who lived and practiced in Lamar, was the proprietor of a large farm west of the village. It consisted of a square mile, with a rather impressive dwelling located at its center along with the usual buildings. Isaac Pritchett, the great-grandfather of this writer, managed the farm for Mr. Miller and he and his family occupied the farm house. It was on this property that the Kemp Brothers’ Wild West Show wintered for some

years, although the exact number is now uncertain. However it is certain they were here during the winter of 1906-7. The Kemps, led by George Pendleton Kemp and assisted by brothers Frank and Abe, were from El Paso, Ill., and their venture was begun sometime around 1890. It was at a time when the usual fare for such shows consisted of trick riding, confounding marksmanship traditionally performed by a female and a grand finale consisting of an Indian raid on a passenger-laden stagecoach careening about the arena.

In this respect the Kemp Brothers’ Show was no different. It eventually was enlarged to 25 or so acts featuring Indians from several tribes with one of the headliners being Alex Long Pumpkin, a Sioux who was reported to have fought against Custer at Little Big Horn and “who sported 32 wounds from that battle and other battles against the white man.” It was also advertised that some of the performers had been hired away from Buffalo Bill. During the latter years of the show one see KEMP, page 3B

Lamar Democrat/Melissa Little The Lamar Lions Club recently held a raffle for a John Deere Z255 lawn mower and Mike Kelley was the lucky recipient. Pictured are, left to right, Lions Kevin Bull, Dean Westbay, Dorris Westbay and Darlene Lehman, along with Kelley.

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AREA NEWS

Socket honors local native

Socket, a Missouri-based telephone and Internet service provider, recently recognized Kenoma native James Hicks as the recipient of its monthly You-Make-The-Difference award. Each month Socket employees nominate coworkers for the award and then vote on one winner who best reflects Socket’s core values and beliefs. Hicks graduated from Lamar High School in 1999. He joined Socket in 2011 as a residential technical support agent and was promoted to the business technical support team in 2013. In his current role Hicks helps business customers with any service issues, as well as helping serve as a resource for his fellow agents. “James is incredibly diligent and tenacious in his quests to resolve issues with positive outcomes,” said a coworker who nominated him for the award. “It leads to happy customers.” "It's an honor to even be nominated," said Hicks. "I'm glad my coworkers find me helpful." Founded in 1994, Socket is a Missouri-based telephone and Internet service provider with the largest service area in the state. Socket is a privately held company that provides families and businesses a choice for local and long-distance phone and Internet service. It combines the highest quality customer service with indepth technical knowledge. Socket’s network serves more than 20,000 residents and businesses in more than 400 Missouri cities, and its customers enjoy simple billing and quick, friendly service. For additional information visit www.socket.net.

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Public Service Commission to investigate solar rebate payment compliance JEFFERSON CITY-The Missouri Public Service Commission has opened an investigation into a motion filed by the commission staff relative to compliance by KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company with commission rules on rebate payments to retail account holders. The commission staff motion indicated it is respond-

ing to informal complaints and other correspondence from retail account holders and solar generation installers regarding the commission’s 30-day requirement for solar rebate payment. In its motion, the staff said it plans to request information not only from KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company, but also from retail account

holders that have installed solar generation systems interconnected with the electric systems of Kansas City Power & Light Company, KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations, and Ameren Missouri, as well as the related solar generation installers. The commission has directed the staff to file either its final report or a status

report regarding its investigation no later than October 6, 2014. KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company serves 313,000 electric customers in western Missouri including Lamar Heights, Iantha, Burgess, and parts of western Barton County. Liberal purchases electricity wholesale from the utility for its municipal system.

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

mean temperature of 78.27 degrees, which was 1.50 degrees warmer than its historical average. August also is likely to have experienced the year’s highest daily temperature. It never reached 100 degrees, but on five consecutive dates, the 23rd through the 27th, it registered 99 degrees. However, none of us should dismiss September as being beyond the threedigit heat time of year. A look at our temperature records for September reveals that 100 degrees or higher have been experienced on 11 different dates in the month, one of those dates as late as the 29th in 1953, when the mercury zoomed to 104 degrees. That is the latest date on the calendar that Lamar

has experienced 100-degree heat. We would be remiss if we did not remind readers that autumn officially begins, this year, on September 23. This year’s August did have a few cool overnight temperatures, but warm sunshine the following days brought a quick recovery. The lowest reading was 53 degrees on the 13th, and it dropped to 58 on the 12th and 14th. August and July did have something in common, a lack of rainfall. August produced only 1.27 inches, which was 2.38 inches less than the monthly average. July could post only 2.00 inches. For all of 2014, total precipitation comes to 17.28 inches. This compares to the average for

the first eight months of the year of 29.53 inches. In terms of percentages, Lamar has a deficiency of 41.5 percent. As scarce as rainfall was in August, one daily rainfall record was broken. On the 7th, 1.10 inches was measured at the Barton County Electric Co-op, breaking the old record of 1.00 inch that fell in 2002. Only two other dates experienced any measurable precipitation. The co-op is the official weather station for Lamar. We will readily concede that numerous locations in and around Barton County experienced far more rainfall in August than the official amount, such is the nature of summertime thunderstorms.

August was hot and dry, replacing July as the hottest month LAMAR-It is generally a safe assumption that July will be the hottest month of the year. There is a wealth of weather records to support such an assumption. However, in rare years, that dubious honor is passed down to August. Such was the case in 2014. What makes it even more rare is the fact that this year’s July was far below average in temperature. To pass from an unseasonably cool month to one that is unusually warm is rare, indeed. This year’s July had a mean temperature of 73.8 degrees, which was 4.8 degrees below the long term average. It was followed by an August that posted a

Happy cooler September from OATS By DORRIS MAYFIELD

Happy cooler September! Southwest Region OATS continues the opportunity of providing transportation service for medical and personal needs to the Barton and Dade County communities. OATS is dedicated to supplying service to anyone regardless of age, income, race, gender, religion, disability or national origin. Individuals are picked up at their residences, and in most instances reservations may be made as late as the evening before the intended trip. OATS prefer that you call your local contact below to schedule a trip, instead of contacting the driver. Thank you for your cooperation. OATS contacts are always available to assist with your transportation questions and requirements. For the public convenience and disposition,

University of Missouri Extension regional council to meet in Springfield SPRINGFIELD-Educational programs from the University of Missouri will be highlighted at the southwest regional council meeting, September 23, at the Greene County Extension Center, located in the Springfield/Greene County Botanical Center. This year’s annual meeting will focus on the new medical education clinic that is coming to southwest Missouri. The new clinic is an outreach effort from the rural medical education program at the University of Missouri. The program has gained national recognition. Also, the extension’s business development program will be highlighted with emphasis on assisting extension personnel in securing government contracts. The Barton County Commission will attend the regional meeting.

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contacts and scheduled trips are as follows: Lamar, Nevada, Golden City, Jasper and Springfield, Dorris Mayfield, 417-6823842 and email chezdorri2127@att.net; Golden City, Bobbie Chappell, 417-537-8423 or Dorris Mayfield, 417-682-3842; Lockwood, Irma Finley, 417-232-4020; Greenfield, Anna Boyd, 417-6372019; Arcola, Kyle Staley, 417-773-7381; Liberal and Mindenmines, Ona Mae Winship, 417-843-2585. Craig Hackney is the driver for the following scheduled Barton County trips: First Monday of each month, pick up in Barton County for trip to Joplin; third Thursday of each month, pick up in Barton County for trip to Joplin; second Monday of each month, pick up in Barton County for trip to Springfield; Tuesday of each week, pick up in Mindenmines and Liberal for trip to Lamar; Wednes-

day each week, pick up in Golden City and Jasper for trip to Lamar and fourth Thursday of each month, pick up in Barton County for trip to Nevada. Please note – OATS accommodates medical appointments and shopping in Carthage to coincide with the Joplin scheduled trips. Also, OATS continues to pick up in Barton County for an extended trip to Galena, Kan., to coincide with the Joplin scheduled trips when medical appointments dictate at the Ortho 4-States Clinic. Gene Meyers is the driver for the following scheduled Dade County trips: First Monday of each month, pick up in Dade County for trip to Springfield; third Monday of each month, pick up in Dade County for trip to Bolivar and every Thursday of each month, pick up in Dade County for trip to Greenfield.

OATS reminds the public that all schedules and contacts can be viewed on the Barton County Chamber of Commerce online site, TV channel 3 and online at www.oatstransit.org and also all pertinent OATS information is published monthly in the Barton and Dade County newspapers.

Combined Barton and Dade counties committee meeting is held on the first Friday of every other month and meetings are open to the public. OATS wishes to thank the Barton and Dade communities for their steadfast patronage and support throughout the year.

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AREA NEWS Barton County per capita income ranks in middle of surrounding counties Compared to the surrounding Missouri counties, Barton County ranks in the middle in per capita income and next to last in population. In a study made by the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC), a division of the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the per capita income in Barton County is $30,200. These and other figures in the study are based on 2012 data. Vernon County ranks highest in per capita income, $32,713, and sec-

ond in population, 20,949. Jasper County is second in per capita income, $31,643, and far ahead in population at 116,398. Ranking fourth in per capita income and below Barton County is Dade County at $28,352. Dade ranks last in population at 7,578. Cedar County comes in fifth in per capita income with $27,189, but third in population with 13,913, which places it slightly ahead of Barton County in that category. When examining total taxable sales, MERIC uses 2013 figures. Jas-

per County is obviously first with $1,605,097,155. Vernon County is second with $176,405,899. Barton County is third with $93,018,319. Cedar County ranks a fairly close fourth with $89,054,997, and Dade County is last among the five with $39,745,765. When computing average wage, MERIC places Barton County in the Southwest Region with six other counties. Based on data from the fourth quarter of 2013, the average wage in that region was $673 per week. Ce-

Golden City board adopts budget for fiscal 2014-15 GOLDEN CITY-The Golden City Board of Aldermen adopted a city budget for fiscal 2014-15 with estimated expenses of $592,633 at its meeting of September 2. A last minute expenditure for a new pump in one of the city’s two water wells pushed the budget into deficit territory. This was offset by withdrawing $15,000 from the city’s reserves to supplement the budget. Problems with the pump developed over the Labor Day weekend, and after examining the 15-year-old pump, Flynn Drilling Company recommended its replacement. They estimated the cost at $20,000. They also recommended that the new pump should be lowered 105 feet deeper in the well, in anticipation of a further decline in the water table, something that has been experienced in recent years. An ordinance increas-

ing deposits required for new water and sewer connections was unanimously approved by the board. A decision to increase the deposits was reached at the board’s August meeting. The deposits increase from $100 to $150 and may be paid in two installments with $100 required in the first installment. The increases became effective immediately. A citizen attending the meeting raised a number of questions about the fire department, including why volunteer firemen are paid. Mayor Henry Lopez responded that volunteer firemen are not salaried, but do receive a stipend when called into service. Those responding to an alarm are paid $9 per hour while on duty. They are also paid $5 for each training session attended. Later in the meeting, it was reported that members of the fire department col-

lected $1,100 during this year’s muscular dystrophy campaign. The board gave unanimous approval to another payment on the construction of the city’s new waste water treatment plant. The payment of $88,067 is part of a total cost of $2,974,591 for the facility being built by Smith and Edwards Construction of Mountain Grove. The receipt for the payment will be submitted to USDA Rural Development and Community Development Block Grant for reimbursement. Sheriff Mitchell Shaw addressed the board near the end of the meeting and said he has two deputies who now spend increased time patrolling the city. Alderman Nini Hayden had earlier told the board that the citizens of Golden City are happy to see more police presence in the community.

dar and Vernon counties are grouped with 11 other counties in the West Central Region, a much

larger area. It extends from Chariton and Carroll counties in the north to Cedar and Vernon

counties to the south. Its average wage per week in the fourth quarter of 2013 was $609.

Right-of-way acquisition nearing completion for two more replacement bridges By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

LAMAR-Right-of-way acquisition is nearing completion for two new bridges in Barton County, replacing aging spans. Kevin Skibiski of Horner and Shifrin Engineers of Springfield and Darin Hamelink of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) met with the Barton County Commission, September 8, to finalize design of the bridges and review rightof-way acquisition. Acquisition has been completed for a bridge on Northwest 30th Road, but the time required for advertising for construction bids, plus a limited time window for construction, has caused Presiding Commissioner

Kemp, continued from page 1B of the star events was a race between the show’s fastest horse and a greyhound named Lamplighter. It seems there was some wagering among the spectators about the outcome of the race, until it became known the dog always won. The show played primarily along the east coast, where enthusiasm for such entertainment was unusually high and it became sufficiently large to enable it to split into two units. In the years after the show wintered in Barton County, the two Kemp sisters, Lida and Mini, who became headline performers themselves, received such attention the show was changed to the “Kemp Sisters’ Wild West Show.” One of their stellar feats was to

Mike Davis to conclude that the project will likely be delayed until 2015. A time window of mid-July to November 15 for completion of the job was imposed by the Missouri Department of Conservation because of a nearby nest of bald eagles. Commissioner Dennis Wilson described the situation in sports terms, “Eagles 1, Barton County 0.” The second bridge is on Southeast 115th Lane, and right-of-way acquisition is nearing completion. The new bridges are part of the Bridge Replacement Off Road System, commonly known as the BRO program. BRO bridges are paid for on a reimbursement basis. The county pays the total cost up front, and is then reimbursed 80 percent of the cost by MoDOT.

compete in a chariot race. During the time the show wintered on the Miller farm, most of the performers went home but the Indians, some 30 or so in number, were sheltered in a small improvised village of traditional tepees on the Miller property, along with the horses and equipment. The first year that the tepees were set up on the Miller farm Mr. Pritchett chanced to be in the Indian camp at mealtime and was invited to dinner. Wanting to be friendly he accepted and took his place with the Indians, who were trying to keep warm - seated about the open fire over which was suspended a large iron pot. Thus waiting for the food to cook suddenly a dog’s head with eyes intact boiled to the surface. Mr. Pritchett, as he later confided, found an excuse to depart before the meal

was served. The Indians scoured the country west of Lamar, looking for terrapins which they collected in a burlap bag. Their usual practice was that when a sufficient number had been found they lighted a fire, bent upon cooking their find. As the terrapins attempted to escape they were prodded back into the blaze with a stick, which took on the effect of a minor sport for the Indians. Ev’vie, the daughter of Isaac, at age 12 or 13, began emulating the horseman feats practiced by the Indians and became so proficient that she was invited to accompany the show that summer. However her parents considered such an undertaking improper for a young lady and the invitation was declined. The demise of the wild west shows, including that owned by the Kemps which was closed in 1912, was principally caused by the encroachment on the entertainment industry by the new silent motion picture theaters, which opened by the thousands across the country. However, in an attempt to buck the trend, by April of the following year the Kemp brothers were back in business with what they called, “Idaho Jack’s Railroad Show.” This undertaking, from what little information is available, experienced a short run.

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RECORDS

BRIEFS

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THE IANTHA PICNIC WILL BE HELD Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Iantha Park. There will be a potluck dinner at 1 p.m., followed by musical entertainment provided by Kentucky Road. There will also be children’s games, visiting and fellowship. THE BARTON COUNTY UNIVERSITY Extension will have a Cattle Program on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m., at the Liberal Community Building. Topics will include Cattle Leasing with Mark Jenner, ag business specialist, Cow Nutrition and Management, Patrick Davis, livestock specialist. There is a $5 fee. Cookies and refreshments will be provided. For more information or to register call 417-682-3579. THE RELAY FOR LIFE BABY SHOW will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m., at the Lamar City Park. The show is for girls and boys, age birth through 24 months, with registration to begin at 5:30 p.m. A $5 donation is required. Babies should come dressed in playwear. There will be first, second, third and overall winners. The show is sponsored by Barton County 4-H, with proceeds being donated to the American Cancer Society. FORMER STUDENTS OF WEST POINT school of Barton County will gather at the East Park building in Golden City on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2 p.m. Bring old photos or memorabilia. For information call Erma McGuire at 417-246-5787. BARTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT will be giving flu shots September 25 and 26 and October 2 and 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please bring Medicare, Medicaid or other insurance cards. Not all insurance is accepted. Private pay is $25. For information call 417-682-3363. THE LIBERAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 21. A worship service will be held at 11 a.m., followed with a dinner catered by Chicken Mary’s. VFW POST 3691 AND LADIES AUXILIARY will meet Monday, Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m., in the basement of Lamar Memorial Hall. A potluck supper will be held before the meeting at 6:30 p.m. All veterans are welcome. THE GOLDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1949 will celebrate its 65th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 20. They will be meeting at Cooky’s Cafe at 2 p.m. For reservations call Bonnie Carpenter at 417537-8460. THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 2015 will have a mandatory student/parent meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m., in the high school commons. Students going on the senior trip must attend or have a parent/guardian attend, or it will be assumed they are not participating. For information call Cathy at 417-214-0189. RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD WILL meet Thursday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m., at 694 SE 40th Lane. THE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION of the Ozarks (BCFO) will hold a Pink Apple 5K and 2-Mile Fun Walk/Run on Saturday, Oct. 11. Registration and t-shirt pick up will begin at 7 a.m., with the 5K to begin at 8 a.m., followed at 8:05 a.m. with the two mile walk and fun run. Registration forms are available at the Barton County Chamber of Commerce. For information call Christy Heins at 816-769-1446. AUDITIONS FOR “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” will be held Thursday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Thiebaud Auditorium. Lamar Community Theater will present this play November 20, 21 and 22. No experience is necessary. Lots of small parts are available. For more information call Donna Shaw at 417-214-3706. THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1954 will celebrate its 60 year since graduation on Friday, Sept. 19, when they meet for the homecoming game. Saturday, Sept. 20, at First Christian Church, they will have time to visit with a 10 a.m. snack, lunch at 12 noon and a 6 p.m. banquet. Anyone can visit with classmates on Saturday during the day, or after the banquet at 8 p.m. Sunday, classmates will worship together at the First Christian Church. Sunday lunch will be held at a meeting site to be determined later. THE RICKETTS COUSINS REUNION WILL be held Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Liberal Park building. Dinner will be at 1 p.m. BARTON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE will have a free picnic dinner on Saturday, Sept. 20, 12 noon to 2 p.m., at the Lamar City Park shelter house. Everyone is welcome. FIBER ARTS GUILD WILL MEET THURSDAY, Sept. 18, 9 a.m., at Denny’s in Lamar. Patsy Yount will bring the program. Roll call will be answered with “School Days Memory”. THE DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT will host its First Annual Color Run on Saturday, Sept. 20, 8:30 a.m., at the Lockwood City Park, 9th and Walnut. Proceeds from the run/walk will go to support the Dade County Relay for Life and Breast Cancer Survivor Dinner. This is a 3.1 mile fun run/walk and is a non-competitive, non-timed event. The cost is $35 for adults or $25 for youth 12 and under. Registration forms are available at the health department or online at www.dadecountyhealthdept.com. THE CROCKETT REUNION WILL BE HELD Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Lamar City Park. They will eat potluck beginning at about 12:30 p.m. THE BUSY BEE 4-H CLUB WILL HOST A small animal show in the American Legion lot during Lockwood’s September Days on Saturday, Sept. 20. The show is open to all youth ages 8-18, showing rabbits, poultry, goats and sheep. Ages 5-7 may participate for fun (poultry or rabbits only), but will not be judged. Check in begins at 8 a.m., with judging to start at 9 a.m. For information call Tony Crisamore at 417-235-2337 or Julie Terry at 417-880-2034. PRAIRIE STATE PARK WILL HOLD ITS Prairie Jubilee on Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The park is located at 128 NW 150th Lane in Mindenmines. For information call 417-843-6711. THE 10TH STREET COMMUNITY FARMERS’ Market is open Wednesdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS CANDI LYNN DUNCAN LOCKWOOD-Graveside services were held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Lockwood Cemetery for Candi Lynn (Watson) Duncan, 55, Lockwood, who died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, after a battle with cancer. Arrangements were under the direction of Lockwood Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of Animals in Lockwood or to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be shared at www. greenfieldfuneralchapel. com. Survivors include her fiance, Mike Klamm of Lockwood; her mother, Violet Watson, Lockwood; two brothers, Ray Watson, Independence and Rex Watson and wife Judy, Springfield; four nieces, Kristen (Watson) Svoboda and husband Mike, Lee's Summit, Erin (Watson) Knight and husband Mike, Blue Springs, Mackenzie (Watson) Weil and husband Jeremy, Springfield and Morgan Watson, Kansas City, Mo.; two great nephews, Hunter Svoboda and Easton Knight and one great niece, Olivia Svoboda. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Watson. Candi was born Feb. 10, 1959, in Carthage, to Howard and Violet (Hansen) Watson. After high school graduation she went to nursing school in Mt. Vernon to earn her LPN degree. After work-

ing several years at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Lockwood, she then took employment at Barton County Memorial Hospital in Lamar for 24 years. She was a lifelong Lockwood resident and when she wasn't devoting her time to caring for the patients she loved, she was an avid animal lover, volunteering her free time to Friends of Animals. She was a member of the Lockwood Presbyterian Church, where she enjoyed playing the piano.

LORETA LAWRENCE LOCKWOOD-Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Greenfield Funeral Chapel for Loreta Mildred (Cummings) Lawrence, 92, Lockwood, who died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. Burial was in Cedarville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus or Gideons International. Online condolences may be shared at www. greenfieldfuneralchapel. com. Survivors include two daughters, Wanda Rodney and husband Donald, Liberal and Linda McArthur and husband John, Lockwood; two sons, Doyle Lawrence and wife Shirley, Lamar and Gail Lawrence and wife Mary, Jerico Springs; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 30 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucille Hodson, Webb City and Gladys Frye, Three Forks, Montana; three brothers,

Glenn Cummings and wife JoAnn, Carl Junction, Kenneth Cummings and wife Ann, Seneca and Robert Cummings and wife Valerie, Carl Junction; a sister-in-law, B.J. Cummings, Salina, Okla. and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Cummings; her mother, Bonnie Cleo (Sills) Cummings; her stepmother, Othal Cummings; a brother, Phillip Cummings; two brothers-inlaw, Paul Hodson and George Frye; a granddaughter, Carol Ann Gilmartin and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lawrence was born Sept. 20, 1921, at Quapaw, Okla. She was a homemaker. She gave her life to the Lord in September of 1938 and in 1950 she helped establish Stoney Point Assembly of God Church, where she attended until her death. At church she served in many positions including Sunday school teacher, Sunday school secretary and song leader. She married Joe Lawrence on Dec. 21, 1936 and they were married 77 years before his death.

MARY A. WILHELM JOPLIN-A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Golden City for Mary Arlean Wilhelm, 64, Joplin, who died at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. Arrangements were under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

Pallbearers were Mark Seela, Matthew Hayden, Jarrod Wilhelm, Dustin Hayden, Aaron Wilhelm, Jacob Wilhelm, Briar Wilhelm, Ben Wilhelm, Tavis Vaughn and Nic Patterson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Joplin Sheltered Workshops, in care of the mortuary. Survivors include her mother, Arlean Wilhelm, Golden City; siblings, Juanita Seela and husband Marvin, Carl Junction and Gary Wilhelm and wife Helen, Bonnie Hayden and John Wilhelm and wife Lola, all of Golden City, LaNita Hackney and husband Craig, Lockwood and Steven Wilhelm and wife Jill, Lamar and several extended family members including many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilburn Wilhelm and a brother-in-law, Larry Hayden. Ms. Wilhelm was born Feb. 3, 1950, in Lamar, to Wilburn and Arlean (Moore) Wilhelm. She had resided in the Joplin area the past 40 years. She worked many years at the Joplin Sheltered Workshops. She enjoyed traveling to different places, including her favorite to Las Vegas to see Elvis Presley and a cruise to Hawaii. She enjoyed gospel and country music, entertaining family and friends and had amassed an impressive doll and stuffed animal collection. She was a faithful member of North Main Street Baptist Church. She was greatly loved and will be missed by her family and friends.

BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: September 22-26 MONDAYSau- chicken, hominy, juice, salad, green beans, whole wheat roll, cantaloupe, sage patties, oven hash cinnamon apples, hot wheat roll, fruit crisp, cof- coffee/tea/milk. browns, juice, biscuits roll, ice cream sandwich, fee/tea/milk. FRIDAYCook's and gravy, pears, coffee/ coffee/tea/milk. THURSDAY- Chicken choice, entree, vegetable, tea/milk. WEDNESDAY- Stuffed tetrazinni, buttered corn, fruit, bread, dessert, cofTUESDAYBaked peppers, dark green leafy zucchini and tomatoes, fee/tea/milk.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Warranty Deed, filed August 27, 2014. Laura M. Coblentz and Timothy Coblentz of Monroe County, Missouri, to Jamie R. Engle and of Barton County, Missouri: A tract in the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 2, township 32, range 33, Barton County, Missouri. Warranty Deed, filed August 27, 2014. Jamie R. Engle and Tammy Engle of Barton County, Missouri to Lonnie Joe Engle and Joyce Ann Engle of Barton County, Missouri: A tract in the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 2, township 32, range 33, Barton County, Missouri. General Warranty Deed, filed August 28, 2014. Rachel M. Miller and Erik Miller to Ricky P. Fast and Doris Ann Fast: 70 feet off the entire east end of the north half of lot 1, block 3, of Walser's Fourth Addition to the Town of Liberal, Barton County, Missouri. Corporation Warranty Deed, filed August 29,

2014. United Methodist Church of Golden City, Missouri, Inc. to the Gentry Allen French Trust: Lots 16 and 17 in block 1 in the Cleland-Wyatt Addition to Golden City, Missouri. General Warranty Deed, filed August 29, 2014. Douglas K. Yount, Sr. and Connie S. Yount to Jerry L. Vaughn and Shirley D. Vaughn: The south half of lot 12 and all of lot 13 in block 8 of the Town of Mindenmines, Barton County, Missouri. Warranty Deed, filed August 29, 2014. Richard O. Crowe of Barton County, Missouri to Jerry A. Davis and Lendi A. Davis of Barton County, Missouri: The west half of the southwest quarter of

section 11, township 32, range 32, Barton County, Missouri. Warranty Deed, filed August 29, 2014. Karleen L. Havens of Barton County, Missouri to Michael A. Weatherman of Barton County, Missouri: A tract in the southeast quarter of section 6, township 30, range 32, Barton County, Missouri. Trustee's Special Warranty Deed, filed August 29, 2014. Gale Keith Newlin and Lana Sue Newlin as co-trustees of the Gale Keith Newlin and Lana Sue Revocable Trust of Barton County, Missouri to Karleen L. Havens and Michele Yoos as joint tenants of Barton County, Missouri: A tract in the see PROPERTY, page 7B

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Gilkey, continued from page 1B heard me talk about Lamar’s history, you have surely heard me mention them. They are an invaluable resource material. Our earliest one is from 1885. On this 1885 map, the Gilkey building is there. It is made of the same stone and brick and has the same dimensions as the present one. So we can safely assume this building was not destroyed and an exact duplicate was built in its place. The old Opera Block, that was on the south side of the square, was built in 1881. And I believe I read that when it was built, no other building around the square could come close to equaling it in size. So I would assume that the Gilkey building was not yet built then. Combine that with some faded notes of Bob Potter that said 1882, and others that say 1883, I would safely conclude this building was built around 1883. Now with that being said, let me reiterate that I am talking about the Gilkey building only. The adjoining building to the east that I call the H&R Block building and the building to the north that I call the old Bijou have not been built yet. I will talk about them in another article. When the Gilkey building was erected around 1883 by George Pool it

had a partition in the middle running east and west. There was a store on the north side and a store on the south, each with its own door facing Broadway The north side of the lower floor housed a number of different businesses. These would include a harness shop, restaurant, billiards room and a saloon. The south side, as well, would be home to several different types of establishments such as a hardware store, saloon, bowling alley and a second hand store. The second floor had several small rooms used mainly for offices in the early years. There was a short period of time that part of the upstairs was used as a cigar factory. Both the north and south sides of the building had a long catwalk with stairs on each end. This was how you gained access to the second floor. According to the abstract, the building changed hands several times in the next few years. It appears that between 1910 to about 1917 the building was used as a hotel. Names like the Oxford, Owens Hotel, Wells House and Lamar Hotel are named in the abstract and fire maps. An article dated February 8, 1917 indicates that the north side of the lower floor was being used as a restaurant, while the south room and

the rooms above were being used as a hotel. Around 1920 Art McCrea purchased the building and part of the lot to the east. At this time Art sold Ford and Willy’s Overland automobiles. Cars were starting to become affordable for the common man and dealerships started to spring up all over Barton County. It was probably at this time that the lower floor was completely remodeled. The partition was removed, creating one big room on the first floor, much like it is today. Five support columns were added to support the weight of the upper floor. Art McCrea installed the large plate glass windows in both the south and west sides of the building. People could now walk by and see Art’s new automobiles on display inside. Unfortunately this, along with poor maintenance over the years, is what most likely caused the building to become the condition it is today. If you take that many bricks and stones out of the lower floor of a large two story building like this it will eventually become unstable. Just a few years later Art expanded his business by adding on an automobile repair shop to the east. He would eventually expand one more time by incorporating the brick build-

ing west of the alley into his repair shop. For the next 20 years or so automobiles were sold and repaired in this location. It appears that the second floor was still being used as a hotel or a boarding house. In 1940 the Lamar Trust Company acquired the building from Art McCrea. In 1945 they sold the building to Frank Tuck. From about 1945 to 1971, the lower floor was a “pool hall” of one name or another, run by people like True Medlin, Bus Vaughan, Gailand Johnston, Vail Cook and Bob Medlin. I won’t mention any names, but people like Bob Holt would get scolded by his mother for being caught there. In 1972 Bob and Margey Medlin opened the Medlin Discount Center. A couple years later they added a taxi service. They operated here until 1980. In the summer of 1982 Don Bigelow opened the Radio Shack store that would last until 1985 when he then moved to the west side of the square. Then from 19861987, Ed Bettis opened Ed’s Market. According to the phonebooks, Linda’s Ceramics run by Linda Robertson, was the last business to be in the Gilkey building. She was there from 1988-2001. But for some reason I want to say there

was one more business in there for a very short time, but I cannot find any record of it. On January 18, 2007 the Gilkey family deeded the buildings to Lamar Community Betterment. It was hoped that the buildings would be refurbished and hopefully house, among other things, a presidential memorabilia museum. The buildings would be a tribute to Gerald Gilkey, who tirelessly served Lamar his entire life. In 2010 the Finley Foundation donated $5,000 to put a new roof on the corner building. But it was too late. Water damage was too extensive and the buildings slowly started to fall apart. In April of this year Lamar was awarded with a Community Development Block Grant totaling $133,000. Lamar would have to pay just $20,000.

This grant would be used for razing the buildings, as well as the removal of the debris and grading the lot. But first a study to determine any possible historic value must be submitted. Rhonda Chalfant, Ph.D. from Architecture Historian Services, spent several weeks in Lamar this summer. With the help of the Barton County Historical Society she researched, evaluated and documented the buildings. Her final report indicated that there was no historic value in the buildings. So where are we now with the buildings? I talked to Lynn Calton and he said they are in the process of submitting a bid package for approval. He said hopefully by October the final bid will be approved and the work can begin by the end of the year, weather permitting of course.

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LAMAR POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT The following calls were made by the Lamar Police Department: * A burglary and theft were reported on July 25, in the 1300 block of Lexington St. After an investigation into the matter several of the articles have been returned and the victim no longer requests a formal charge. * A larceny was reported July 25, in the 1200 block of Cherry St. A nine-year old male was seen removing a lawn mower from a property. The reporting party made contact with the juvenile and then called the police. Information concerning this incident will be forwarded on to the juvenile authorities for further action. * A case of indecent exposure was reported July

25, in the 1300 block of Broadway. The case information was turned over to the prosecuting attorney’s office for review. * Officers respond July 25 to a domestic disturbance in the 1700 block of College St. After speaking with those who were involved an arrest was made. Arrested on a charge of domestic assault was Donald Lee Davey, 28, Lamar. Davey was transported to the Barton County Jail, where he was processed, posted bond and was released to await an assigned court date. * Two juvenile males, one 14 and one 13-years of age, were found July 26, on property belonging to Purinton’s, near the intersection of 18th and Gulf St. The two were

taken into custody and transported to the Barton County Jail. Juvenile was notified of their stop and detention and the officers were instructed to contact parents and let them go with them. Case information will be forwarded to the juvenile office for further action. * Officers responded July 26 to the 300 block of E. 6th St., on a report of a violation of a full order of protection. The violator was trying to make contact with the protected party and had left the scene prior to officer’s arrival. Information was forwarded on to the prosecuting attorney’s office for the possible filing of formal charges. * Officers became involved with a dispute July 28, over a stolen bicycle in the 600 block of E. 19th St. * Officers responded July 28 to the 1000 block of Oak St., on a call of a disturbance between two

neighbors. The problem apparently began over a dog that was running loose and got into the complainant's yard. The owner of the dog then got into a confrontation with the reporting party and according to the report came into the complainant's yard and would not leave the property. The complainant requested formal charges. * Arrested August 1 on a Lamar municipal warrant issued on a charge of failure to appear was William Robert Dunlap, 20, Lamar. Dunlap was arrested at the Walmart store. On the way to the jail the arresting officer noticed a bulge in Dunlap’s pocket and after reciting Dunlap his rights under Miranda, the officer asked him what the bulge was and Dunlap told him it was marijuana. Once at the jail the marijuana was sized and Dunlap received an addisee POLICE, page 8B

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION AT LAMAR Charles Curless, Judge In the matter of the Estate of Larry Snodgrass, Deceased. Estate No. 13B4-PR00038. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition

for Distribution in this Court on the 26th day of September, 2014, or as may be continued by the Court. Objections to the Settlement or proposed Order of Distribution shall be filed in writing within twenty (20) days after the date of filing thereof. Dated this 25th day of August, 2014. Warten, Fisher, Lee and Brown, LLC By-Jeffrey S. Monroe, MBN 45516 613 S. Byers, PO Box 939 Joplin, MO 64802-0939 (417) 624-3818 s-Nikki Probert, Personal Representative 602 Pebble Street Belton, MO 64012 s-Eric Snodgrass, Personal Representative 911 Monroe Circle Carl Junction, MO 64834 8-27,9-3,10,17-4tc CAFETERIA REROOF FOR GOLDEN CITY R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT 14-032 NOTICE TO BIDDERS 000020 - 1 SECTION 000020 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for the

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a separate check from the initial deposit for plans and specifications. If overnight delivery is desired, it shall be paid directly to the carrier by the contractor. Requests for information or interpretation shall be made in writing and submitted no less than three (3) calendar days before the bid opening to the office of h design group, 5051

Cafeteria Re-Roof for Golden City R-III School District will be accepted at the Golden City School’s central office located at 1208 Walnut St., Golden City, Missouri 64748 until 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, publicly opened and immediately read aloud. Bids received after 4:00 p.m. will be returned unopened. The overall project consists of removal and re-roof to the Cafeteria. The general improvements shall include removing existing roofing and replacing with a new roof. The schedule for all improvements listed in the construction drawings must be completed within 45 days after the Owner has signed the Notice to Proceed. This project will be constructed with prevailing wages under Missouri’s Prevailing Wage Law. Beginning September 5, 2014, copies of the related drawings and specifications will be available at Springfield Blue Print and Photo Copy Company located at 219 E. Pershing, Springfield, Missouri 65806, (417) 869-7316. Plans and specifications will also be viewable online

South National Avenue, Suite 7A, Springfield, Missouri 65810. Requests for information can also be emailed to todd@ hdesigngroup.com or to be faxed to (417) 887-6921. All pre-bid roofing tours will need to be coordinated with the Superintendents Office located at 1208 Walnut St., Golden City, Missouri 64748.

at www.spfdblue.com. Subcontractors will be required to purchase full set of plans with specifications book. A nonrefundable shipping and handling fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) will be charged for each set shipped. This amount should be paid by

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CLASSIFIEDS LAMAR MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT

Kelsey Lanae Bartlett, failure to yield, $78 fine. Kenneth Byron Brous, failure to register motor vehicle, $38 fine. Eldridge Dean Brown, open container, $86 fine. Lynola Faye Carey, no operator's license, $53 fine. Lucille Renee Cuba, failure to register motor vehicle, $38 fine. Crystal Danielle Davenport, failure to register motor vehicle, $38 fine. Joaquin Henry Duke, marijuana possession - 2nd offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, $456 fine. Zachary Thomas Dunfield, driving while intoxicated, minor in possession of alcohol,

open container, $591 fine. Espinoza Luis Garcia, open container, $86 fine. David Nathaniel Grey, failure to register motor vehicle, careless and imprudent driving, $166 fine. Jessica Leanne Hardy, failure to register motor vehicle, $38 fine. Abigail Lyann Harrelson, following too close, $78 fine. Linda Carol Hodge, no insurance, $48 fine. Jamie Lynn Horn, larceny under $750 (shoplifting), $228 fine. Jeremy Ray Hutton, warrant arrest - FTA, $398 fine. Ryan Edward Leasure, resisting arrest x2, domestic assault

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southeast quarter of section 6, township 30, range 32, Barton County, Missouri. General Warranty Deed, filed August 29, 2014. Staci Werkmeister and Julie D. Lawhorne to Bemco, LLC: All of lot 3 in block 3, M.N. Wills 5th Addition to the City of Lamar, Bar-

ton County, Missouri. Warranty Deed, filed September 3, 2014. Pamela J. Gartman and Thomas H. Gartman of Barton County, Missouri to Jason Cliett of Barton County, Missouri: 12 feet off the entire south side of lot 3, and all of lot 4 in block 32 of Parry's Second Addition

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Cards of Thanks A special thank you to Tractors for serving breakfast to the nurses and to Stormy from the Senior Center for taking the pictures. The Iantha Community Park would like to say thank you to all who gave money to the park, in memory of Willard Ison. God bless you all. Special Notices

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Sunday, 5 p.m., in the basement of Lamar Memorial Hall, 1104 Broadway. All meetings are nonsmoking. Narcotics Anonymous Meetings - Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., 1104 Broadway, Memorial

- 2nd offense, $892 fine. John Franklin Manco, warranty arrest – FTA, $150 fine. Vanessa Michelle Masterson, warrant arrest – FTP, $100 fine. Raymond John McBride, warrant arrest – FTA, $100 fine. Christina Gail McCulloch, larceny under $750 (shoplifting), $228 fine. Orion Zachary Medley, excessive noise – tires, $43 fine. Teressa Kay Melvin, failure to register motor vehicle, $38 fine. Jeremiah Ray Null, unlawful burning, $78 fine. Anthony Andrew Osburn, speeding 1-15 mph over, $53 fine. Jessica Irene Parker, dog at large - 2nd offense, $53 fine.

to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. General Warranty Deed, filed September 5, 2014. Cody A. Buzzard and Regina Buzzard to Sara E. Ramos Vasquez: A tract commencing at the southeast corner of the southwest quarter of section 11, township 31, range 30,

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Appliance Repair. Appliance parts. Miller’s Country Corner. 417Childhood Friend 884-2684. seeking whereabouts of Employment Helen Cochran (married name, if any, unknown). Who lived in Lamar in late 50s-60s Drivers: Class A. Get and previously Rogers, Home More. On Five AR and Long Island, Days/Off Two Days. NY. Can identify search- Earn More if you Drive er through a Ribbon and More. 866-374-8487. a Comet. Any information appreciated. Call Drivers: CDL-A Teams toll free 877-785-3889. $3000 Sign-On Bonus! $2000 of it is Paid at Orientation! Home Every Weekend! Local Specialty Transportation Company. 1-866-204-8006. Hall Basement.

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Alberto Adan Ramos, failure to register motor vehicle, $38 fine. Brittany Tierra Rima, failure to register motor vehicle, warrant arrest – FTA, $91 fine. Hiram Christopher Ruth, driving while suspended - 2nd offense, $481 fine. Timothy James Ryder, dog at large, $33 fine. Johnathan Wayne Seaton, no insurance, leaving the scene of an accident, $481 fine. Caleb Daniel Shaffer, larceny under $750 (shoplifting), supplying alcohol to a minor, minor in possession of alcohol, $450 fine. Tina Marie Shealy, failure to purchase pet tags - 2nd offense,

Barton County, Missouri, thence north 195 feet, thence east 11 feet, thence south 195 feet, thence east 111 feet to the place of beginning. General Warranty Deed, filed September 5, 2014. Joanna Turnbull to Rodney E. Ayers and Terisa J. Ayers: All of lots 5 and 6

in block 1 of Humphrey Brothers Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, except 56 ½ feet off and across the entire west side thereof. Warranty Deed, filed September 8, 2014. Guy E. Sutherland and Brenda Sutherland, Jack L. Sutherland and Coline A.

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dog at large - 2nd offense, $96 fine. Stephanie Ann Stahl, no insurance, warrant arrest – FTA, $256 fine. Sarah Jane Swearingin, no insurance, $203 fine. Jacob Edward Sweet, failure to register motor vehicle, $38 fine. Carmelo Angelo Tabone, improper backing, $78 fine. Charles David Trease, warrant arrest – FTP, $150 fine. Jeremy Michael Willet, no operator's license, $250 fine. Katlyn Paige Williams, speeding 16-25 mph over, $78 fine. Curtis Landon Wilson, marijuana possession, $228 fine. Robert Paul Wilson, speeding 1-15 mph over, $53 fine.

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Insect identification important in treatment decisions LAMAR-Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Barton County, scouted fields north of Lamar, near Irwin on September 10, for the MU Extension crop scouting program. Scheidt offers this advice from the field. Scheidt observed soybeans in the seed development and full seed stages. Grasshopper feeding was seen on pods and foliage. “Defoliation threshold levels are 20 percent defoliation after bloom. If grasshopper or any pod feeding insects are present and five percent or more pods are damaged, treatment is justified,” said Scheidt. No pod worms were seen this week. “Once

soybeans are at full seed, pod worms do not prefer to feed on them,” said Scheidt. Threshold level for pod worms in soybeans is one per foot or when five percent or more pods are damaged. “If pod feeding is old and no pod worms are present, it is likely they have moved on and it is not economical to spray an insecticide,” said Scheidt. It is important to distinguish pod worms from green clover worm and soybean looper. Loopers and clover worms generally feed on foliage and not on seeds. Clover worms and loopers also carry a fungus that kills pod worms so they are seen as a beneficial.

Police, continued from page 5B tional charge of being in possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana. He was processed and subsequently released to await a pending court date. * The Dade County Sheriff ’s Department notified Lamar on August 2 that they had contact with one Vincent Ray Taylor, 21, Golden City. The City of Lamar had an active Lamar municipal warrant issued against Taylor on a charge of failure to appear. The warrant was confirmed and Taylor was taken into custody. Taylor posted a bond and was released to await a pending court date. * Officers went to a residence located in the 700 block of Parry St. on August 2, to make contact with an individual who had a Lamar municipal warrant issued on a charge of failure to appear. Officers asked another person that was at the residence where the person was who they were looking for. The officers were shown to the backyard of the residence and arrested Michael Lyn Heath, 51 Lamar, on the warrant. Heath was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was processed and being unable to post a bond was incarcerated. * Arrested August 3 on a Barton County warrant issued on a charge of Failure to Obey a Judge’s Order was Joshua Michael Saunders, 26, Lamar. Saunders was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was turned over to jail staff for processing and bonding. * Officers were dispatched August 3 to the 1000 block of Maple St., in reference to the report of a stolen bicycle. The bike, a 20 inch girl’s bike which was green with green wheels, was reportedly taken from the shed on the property of the complainant. The bike was valued at $80. * Arrested August 3 on a Lamar municipal warrant issued on a charge of Failure to Appear was Christopher Daniel Furr, 38 Lamar. Furr was unable to post a bond and was incarcerated in the Barton County Jail. * Officers were dispatched August 3 to the 1200 block of Grand St. on the report of a domestic assault that had taken place in which a weapon was used. After speaking with everyone involved in the incident, an arrest was made. Arrested on charges of domestic assault and unlawful use of a weapon, a pellet gun, was Joseph Robert Dahlquist, 45, Lamar. Dahlquist was taken to the Barton County Jail where he was processed

and incarcerated. * While investigating another case on August 3, that occurred at Walmart, another violation was discovered. While watching video of an incident, is was discovered that a shoplifting had occurred. One of the people charged in the incident was Stephanie Joy Fisk, 32, Lamar. Fisk was contacted and issued a summons for the violation, which gave her a pending court date. The second individual seen in the video has not been contact as of the date of this report, but will be. Allegedly stolen and returned for credit were two pairs of jeans valued at $40. * Walmart reported on August 3 that they had security video of a person who left the store with over $500 worth of electronic equipment. Several weeks later, while investigating another unrelated case, the Lamar detective found out that the suspect in this theft had died in Joplin. * An incident of trespassing was reported to have occurred August 3, at the Lamar Aquatic Park. Investigation into these incidents continue. * The Lamar Police Department was notified August 3, by the Greene County Sheriff ’s Department that they had contact with Forrest Edwin Wasson III. Wasson had an active Lamar municipal warrant issued on a charge of Failure to Appear. The warrant was confirmed and Wasson was arrested and taken to the Greene County Jail. Wasson was returned to Lamar by Lamar officers and Wasson was taken before the municipal judge and put back on payments. Wasson, as are others who are arrested out of Barton County, is responsible for officer and transportation costs to bring him back to Lamar. * A burglary was reported August 3, in the 800 block of Poplar St. It was reported that a white male forced his way into a residence and when confronted physically by the homeowner ran from the scene. The man has not been located. * Officers contacted a 17 year old female on August 3, who it was reported to have taken an overdose of prescription medication. Once contact was made she was transported to the Barton County Memorial Hospital and cleared medically and she was then transported on to Heartland in Nevada on an emergency 96 hour committal. * Officers were dispatched August 5, to the

Clover worms and loopers are generally bright green in color; clover worms have three prolegs in the middle of their body and loopers have two pro-legs in the middle of their body. Pod worms have four pro-legs in the middle of their body and range in color; they have stripes running the length of their body and small black dots all over. The weekly field scouting report is sponsored by University of Missouri Extension and Barton County Extension. For more information on this scouting report, or to learn how to receive it a week earlier by telephone, contact the MU Extension Center in Barton County at (417) 682-3579.

Family Dollar Store on the report of a shoplifter. When officers arrived they found that store personnel had stopped Shawna Lyn Garrett, 24, Lamar, for shoplifting. Garrett was spoken with and placed under arrest for the offense. She was transported to the Barton County Jail where she was processed, posted a bond and was subsequently released to await a court hearing on the matter. * Officers responded August 5, to a tip that there was a party going on in the 1400 block of Broadway that involved minors consuming alcohol. Arrested on various alcohol related charges were Blake Riley Hasson, 19, Zachary Charles Harris, 19, and Andrew Lee Willet, 18, all of Lamar. All subjects were transported to the Barton County Jail where they were processed, posted bonds and were released to await a pending court date. * A two vehicle accident was investigated August 6 in the 700 block of Walnut St. According to statements taken at the scene, this accident occurred as one of the vehicle was parked across the street from a driveway. The driver of the other vehicle was leaving a residence and backed from their drive and into the parked vehicle. No injuries were reported at the time of this collision. * A bike was reported as stolen on August 6 in the 1800 block of Jackson St. Value of the bike was $100. * Officers were dispatched August 6 to the 1200 block of Walnut St., on the report of a domestic disturbance. All parties were talked with and a report was forwarded on to the prosecuting attorney’s office, alleging a violation of the conditions of bond on one of the parties involved. Charges were requested. * Officers were dispatched August 7 to the Lamar Travel Plaza on the report of an injured person on the premises. When officers arrived they found a male subject who had an injured finger that was bleeding. Checking further into the matter they found that the male, Charles Edmund Leasor, 26, Lamar Heights, had been in an altercation earlier and had left the scene in his vehicle. Leasor was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated, peace disturbance and resisting a lawful arrest or detention. Leasor was taken to the Barton County Jail where he was processed and incarcerated.

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September Yard of the Month

The Barton County Master Gardeners are pleased to announce the Yard of the Month for September belongs to Anthony and Beth Brisbin at 398 SE 1st Ln. It is hard to believe that this beautiful country setting was once a strip mining pit. The Brisbins brought in loads of soil and moved large rocks to form retaining walls and flower beds that surround the house and circular drive. The house was built in 1989, on land that had belonged to Anthony's parents and the small red barn was put together from a house in Kenoma that belonged to Beth's uncle. Her mother contributed a lilac bush and a delicate looking spirea was from her grandmother. Several hibiscus and rose of Sharon bushes have been trained to grow as globe shaped trees and Beth's creativity is evident in the many rustic containers and even tree trunks that are full of bright flowers and ferns. Family is the recurring theme in the Brisbins' charming home and garden and is also evident in the well worn pathway leading to their son John's home right next door.

Accident reports According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, a 2006 Ford Windstar van being driven by Shandale V Counts, 18, Golden City, was northbound on Route T, six miles east of Lamar, when she failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the roadway and struck a tree. According to the report the accident occurred at 10:25 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 8.

The report stated that Counts was transported to Barton County Memorial Hospital in Lamar, with moderate injuries. According to the report she was wearing her safety device. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a southbound 1997 Buick LeSabre being driven by Jozette A Bishop, 23, Lockwood, was totaled as she ran off the right side of the road, returned to

the road and began skidding, running off the left side of the road, striking a tree and overturning. The report stated that the accident occurred at 6:40 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, on Route D, five miles northwest of Lockwood. According to the report Bishop received minor injuries and was taken to the Barton County Memorial Hospital in Lamar. The report stated that she was wearing a safety device.