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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2015
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Area board of education filings By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer
This is a year that two vacancies occur on sevenmember boards of education in Missouri. In Lamar R-I, three candidates have filed, to date, incumbent Randy Day, Robert (Bobby) Bronson, Jr., and Chris Davey. Two incumbents have filed in Liberal R-II, Brian King and John Simpson. see FILINGS, page 2A
Commission opens bids for materials and services in 2015 By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer LAMAR-The Barton County Commission opened bids, December 29, for materials and services which it will require during calendar year, 2015. In those categories where there were multiple bids, the low bidder received the contract. In those categories that received no see BIDS, page 2A
INDEX SECTION A Correspondents......................... 2 Friends & Family....................... 3 Friends & Family....................... 4 School/Sports............................. 5 Sports.......................................... 6 SECTION B Area News.................................. 2 Records....................................... 3 Records....................................... 4 Legals/Classifieds....................... 5 Agriculture................................. 6
Dove Award-winning New Artist of the Year, Sidewalk Prophets, are pioneering an unprecedented tour expected to launch this coming February. Called the “Great Big Family Room”, the goal of the band is to “break down that wall between us as the guys on stage and the audience”, said band member Benjamin McDonald. An acoustic, intimate experience, the tour features the band's most loved songs and the heart behind them, as well as a preview of upcoming music from their new album currently in the works. At the heart of the experience is the genuine desire to create community and forge lasting, authentic relationships with
fans from the moment they step through the doors, where the band will be waiting to personally escort audience members to their seats. At that point, the typical concert monologue will become a dialogue, with the band sharing personal stories and encouraging the audience to do the same. “Family is one of the most important things in life,” said lead vocalist Dave Frey. “For us, this tour is our attempt to remind fans, friends, strangers and enemies that we're all brothers and sisters. Our hope is that each person who comes to this tour leaves feeling like they are loved, that they have a purpose and that they are a vitally important part of our family”.
BCMH employees give back to community during holidays The Barton County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees meeting was called to order on December 29 by Karen Wegener, chairperson. Other members present were Tom Shaw, Jill Purinton and Mike Vaughan. Mike Buchanan was absent. Also in attendance were CEO Wendy Duvall, Director Quality/Risk Management Eden Ogden and Director of Human Resources Sheila Heckmaster. The minutes from the November 24 meeting were unanimously approved with corrections. Duvall reported that November utilization was not very good, with all departments except for surgery and CT being down from the previous year. She reported a loss of $296,520 for November, bringing the year to date loss to $790,205. She did state that there was an additional $250,000 added to the
Medicare Contractual estimate for the month and that without this, they would have shown a much lower loss. There will be an additional $250,000 Medicare Contractual also taken in December. The clinics were in the black for November. Heckmaster reported some movement in personnel in November, but no change in net full time employees for the month. The year to date turnover rate for BCMH is six percent, in comparison to the MHA annual average of 12 percent. Ogden reported that the Caregiver Support Group was being well attended, with the next meeting to be held January 6. The Diabetes Support Group meeting will be held January 20. She noted that the hospital employees had been busy over the holidays, donatsee HOLIDAYS, page 6A
Sidewalk Prophets have toured with Jeremy Camp and Audio Adrenaline, as well as with the Rock and Worship Roadshow with MercyMe and Francesca Battistelli, among others. The band features Frey on vocals, lead guitarist Shaun Tomczak, rhythm guitarist McDonald, bassist Cal Joslin and drummer, Justin Nace. The “Great Big Family Room Tour”, featuring the Sidewalk Prophets, will be in concert on Wednesday, March 4, 7 p.m., at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. Admission will be $10 at the door for general admission, $75 for a pizza party or $100 for a serenade. For information call 815-797-2428 or visit www.greatbigfamilyroomtour.com.
Election for Barton County Extension Council members to be held The 2015 public election of eight new members for the Barton County University of Missouri Extension County Council will take place January 16-31. The county election will be held in accordance with state law (Chapter 262.550-262.620 R.S. Mo. 1969). Every county in Missouri has an extension council made up of elected and appointed members who represent the broad educational needs and backgrounds of people in that county. Missouri state statutes create county extension councils to work with University of Missouri Extension. These council members assist in planning and carrying out extension programs in the county, providing local exten-
sion governance and representing the diversity of the county’s changing population. Citizens over the age of 18 who reside in Barton County can vote. Official ballots have been mailed or citizens can come to the Barton County University of Missouri Extension office at 801 E 12th, Lamar, MO and obtain a ballot to vote. Four positions on the council will be filled from District I, which include Barton City, Central, Golden City, Leroy, Milford, Nashville, Newport, Northfork, Ozark, Richland, Southwest and Union townships and four positions on the council will be filled from District II, which include City of Lamar, Doylesport and Lamar townships. see ELECTION, page 6A
Latest filings for area city offices and county boards By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer
Less than a week remains to file for public offices that must be filled in the April 7 election. The deadline is 5 p.m., January 20. In Lamar, candidates have committed for all offices to be filled. In Ward 1, incumbent Judd Chesnut will seek another term, Jim Cooper has filed in Ward 2, Brian Griffith in Ward 3, and incumbent Bill Talbott in Ward 4. Since Mayor Keith Divine has announced his retirement, an interesting race for the office has developed with the filing of former councilman Kent Harris and current councilman Tom Shields. Both men bring considerable experience in city
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government into the race. Harris was a councilman for 18 years in the second ward, and Shields is completing 20 years in the third ward. In Lamar Heights, incumbent Jerry Marti is seeking another term as mayor, and Bob Noel has likewise committed for another term in Ward 1. No one has yet filed in Ward 2. Liberal must fill a seat in each of its two wards. So far, the only person to file is incumbent John Nicolas in Ward 2. Golden City must fill two seats in Ward 1. Incumbent Lyle Brewer has filed for the full twoyear term, and Walter Nims has filed for the remaining one year of an unexpired term. Nims currently holds the office on a temporary appointment. No
one has filed in Wards 2 and 3. In Mindenmines where their board of aldermen is elected at large, Roger Vansel and incumbent Mistie Short have filed for full two-year terms. Jim Morton has filed for the remaining one year of an unexpired term. Morton currently holds the seat on appointment. As yet, no one has filed for mayor. Sheldon also elects its board of aldermen at-large. Incumbents Robert Moran and John Scifers have filed for new terms. Also filing are Nickie Danner and Josh Bean. No one has committed for mayor. Jasper will be electing a mayor and two aldermen. Incumbent mayor Bill Hulstine has filed for another term, and Charles Schlichting has filed for the seat
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in the East Ward. No one has filed in the West Ward. No one has filed for any seats in Lockwood or Greenfield. Lockwood will be electing a mayor and two aldermen, and Greenfield will be electing two aldermen. The Barton County Health Department will be electing three persons to its board of directors. To date, only incumbent Darrell Kentner has filed. The Barton County Hospital Board must fill one position. Incumbent Mike Vaughan has filed. The Barton County Ambulance Board must fill two seats, one each in districts 1 and 4. Paul Stebbins has filed in district 1 and incumbent Leisa Blanchard has filed in district 4.
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Anyone needing assistance with the Farm Bill decision aid should contact Barton County Extension at 417682-3579 to set an appointment at either of the Barton or Dade County Extension offices. Information can also be entered at https://decisionaid.afpc.tamu.edu/. Anyone coming to the extension office for assistance should bring their email and password, if applicable; FSA farm numbers; CC yield; 2013 base acres; crop yield and acreage history and intended rotation acreage up to 2018. If anyone has crop insurance, they need to bring their approved APH yield, 2014 insurance policy, coverage and unit structure.
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96. John and Diane Enlow were visitors of Louise Ott on Saturday. Carol Golden visited Louise Ott on Sunday afternoon. Regina, Genesis and Faithllyn Shank and Tyler, Grayson and Emma Everitt were visitors of Louise Ott on Wednesday afternoon. Sharon Lund visited Louise Ott on Monday morning and then they both visited George Straw. Kenneth Dee and Esther Archer, Sarcoxie route, and Louise Ott, Jasper route, were dinner guests of George Straw on Sunday. We're hoping next time
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Paul Rice of Sioux City, City hospital on DecemIowa will stop by and see ber 20. Funeral services us. He is our cousin. were held December 30, at Ferry’s in Nevada. Funeral services were held for Wilma Ford By LOUISE OTT Sullivan of Hume, who passed away December Peeking out the door By DARLENE 31. Wilma was born to this early Monday mornSHERIDAN George and Sylvia Ford ing, I see the frost is so of Sheldon and graduatheavy though it snowed. Hoping everyone had a ed from Sheldon school. Gary and Judy Nelson, good New Years and are She married Herschel Michael Nelson and Ella looking forward to 2015. Sullivan in 1943 and Mae Turpen all enjoy I was finally able to go spent many years workdinner at a restaurant on to church Sunday, after ing at Key Work Clothes. Sunday. the past month of not Wilma was survived by Aubry Winans, Ray and feeling up to par. I have two daughters and many Tristan, Ray and Nicole been staying close to grand and great grandWinans and Elvin Wihome, only out to see the children, one sister Luela nans Jr. and Durella were doctors and spent part of Driskel of Lamar and one visitors of Marie Winans. New Year's Day with fam- brother, Walter Ford of Remember the big ily. Sheldon. Sympathy is exbridge south of Alba is Since I missed the news, tended to her family. open and it's so nice to go I just heard of the passing Students and staff restraight through to Hwy. of Frances (Kariff) turned to classes on MonBeisley on De- day, Jan. 5, after enjoying cember 27, after a the extended Christmas lengthly illness. Fu- and New Year holiday. neral services were This week’s cold temheld January 2, at perature does not make it St Mary’s Catholic very inviting to get out of Church in Nevada. the house. Frances is survived Vernon County Retired by four children and several grand and great grandchildren and also one sister, Mary LAMAR Alice Wilson and three nieces LinCOUNTRY da Conrad, Mary CLUB LADIES Buckner and Martha Bryam. SympaASSOCIATION thy is extended to her family. Sondra Riegel was the On December 29, hostess Tuesday, Jan. 6, a new business in for Bridge. The winners Sheldon, Crunchwere Imogene Wiltime, owned by liams, first and Norma Cody and Taylor Jean Harris, second. Claflin, held an Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper The hostess for Tuesopen house. An Irish potato all shaped up for Valentine’s day, Jan. 13, is Rosalee Sympathy is exDay, but it was discovered by Lee Roy Voorhees Potter, with Margaret tended to Lynna in a commodities shipment to the Good Wattenbarger to be the Overman and her Samaritan Shop just before Christmas. Voorhees hostess on Tuesday, Jan. husband Mark at is a volunteer worker at the Good Samaritan. 20. the passing of her The heart shaped spud weighed two pounds. mother, Cheryl Swink, at a Kansas CITY CLOVERS
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Teachers met Friday, Jan. pervisor. Following lunch, 9, at the Bowman Build- Bingo was enjoyed. Hostess for the February 12 ing in Nevada. meeting will be Maxine Chesnut. The place will be announced later. The December Christmas meeting was held at Tractors, with hostesses being Sue Hobson, Betty Gideon and Maxine Rader. The By MAXINE MORIN ladies enjoyed a fried chicken dinner with desPolitical talk is in the air, sert, on a long table decwhat with several “wanna orated with Christmas be” U.S. presidents in the items. Bingo cards were news. Guess we will have distributed, with Maxine to wait until the political Rader calling numbers. conventions are over to Everyone received a prize. know who will be on the All departed, with “Merballot. ry Christmas” echoing I hear there are a lot of through the restaurant. flu cases. When I was a The Rebekah Circle will patient at Freeman Hospi- meet Monday at Denny's, tal in Joplin (back in Sep- at 11:30 a.m. At the Detember) they gave me a flu cember meeting the Circle shot. voted to donate $100 to The Classi Lassies Red the Fireman's Christmas Hat Club of Lamar held Fund for kids. its first meeting of 2015 at Fiber Arts Guild will the Barton County Senior meet this Thursday at Citizens Center. Nineteen Denny's, at 9 a.m. ladies assembled at tables May God watch over our beautifully decorated by military troops. Until next Stormy Cuba, BCSC su- time...
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Filings, continued from page 1A Two incumbents make Moran, a former board up the total filings in Golden City R-III. They are Brad Beerly and Travis Moore. Sheldon R-VIII has three candidates seeking seats. They are incumbent Michele Claflin, Marlene
member, and Cody Claflin. Lockwood has one candidate, so far, Robbie Patterson. Jasper R-V has two candidates, Vic Crazybear and Jamie Kaderly. Cra-
bids, the commission will negotiate a price when the need arises. For six sack concrete mix, one bid was received from G & H Concrete of Joplin and Lamar. Grade 60 bendable rebar, one bid, from Viebrock Sales & Service of Sedalia. Concrete culverts, one bid, from Stewart Concrete of Nevada. Polymer coated metal culverts, three bids, awarded to Viebrock Sales & Service of Sedalia. Crane work,
no bids. Dozer work, one bid, Kinney Excavating, LLC of Lamar. Track hoe work, no bids. Precast slab bridge decks, one bid, Oden Enterprises of Wahoo, Nebraska. Road rock, three bids, none accepted, will purchase from supplier nearest to place of need in county. Rock hauling, one bid, Chip Miller of Lamar. Bulk off road diesel fuel, no bids. Food service for prisoners in county jail, no bids.
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zybear is an incumbent. Greenfield R-IV also has two candidates, Dennis Wright and Kevan Marshall. Both are incumbents. The deadline for filing for boards of education is 5 p.m., January 20.
eight members present. Each family brought cookies to make cookie trays to share with local businesses for Christmas. After the cookie trays were prepared, the members and their parents went Christmas caroline at Maple Senior Living. Congratulations to Kaitlyn Davis for being chosen as the second princess at the Junior Miss Merry Christmas pageant. She rode on the Miss Merry Christmas float at the
Christmas parade. Ryan Davis, Lexi Phipps, Mycah Reed and Aidan Reed were the color guard for the Christmas parade. The next meeting will be January 18. It will be held at the Lamar United Methodist Church and the group will be filling the backpacks for the School Backpack Program. The City Clovers hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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By AIDAN REED Club Reporter The City Clovers 4-H Club met December 21, 2014 for their monthly meeting. There were
Due to the confusion our printers incurred from printing multiple papers, they inserted the incorrect Hometown Memories insert. The correct insert is in today's edition for Missouri area residents.
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special by-invitation-only event, so swimmers get a chance to renew their skills and have some fun before another summer rolls around. Sign-ups for swim les-
sons will be announced again for a start date of May 1, utilizing the Starfish Aquatics system. The pool is available for private parties by calling the manager, Mike, at
is a proud grandmother of seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Carol plans to spend more time with her family and friends and working in her flower gardens. Carol will be greatly missed in the lobby at Lamar Bank & Trust Company, not only by the
employees but her many customers. Stop by the bank lobby on Friday, Jan. 23 for cookies and punch and wish Carol well in her retirement. The staff at Lamar Bank & Trust Company wish Carol the very best in her new life of retirement.
New advisory board looks to future at Metropolitan National Bank SPRINGFIELD-Reflective of its continuing strive for excellence in enterprise, Metropolitan National Bank announces the appointment of its newest member to the Metropolitan National Bank Next Professional Advisory Board, Matthew Davidson. Davidson has strong ties in Barton County and as a State Farm Insurance agent in Lamar, understands the importance of excellent customer service, creating strong ties within the communities you serve and business development. This board, established to bring a
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417-682-5383. Rates are reasonable and the water is warm. Schedules for water programming are available by calling or online at www.CityofLamar.org.
Patterson to retire from LBT Carol Patterson will be retiring from Lamar Bank & Trust Company after being involved in banking for over 49 years. Carol and her husband Jerry live on their farm north of Golden City, where they reared three children, Teresa Backs, Lisa Heath and Kevin Patterson. She
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Santa Splash held at Lamar Aquatic Park On December 19, 2014, the “big guy in the red suit” was in town for the first ever Santa Splash, held at the Lamar Aquatic Park. Only students who took swim lessons during the summer got invitations to attend this private splash party, with Santa as the special guest. In the picture are 11 of the 18 children who made it to the party held the last day of school, before the Christmas holiday break, to enjoy the water and practice new swim skills learned over the summer. Each child spent some time talking with Santa, who gave each a gift and candy. It was cold outside, but hearts and smiles were warm inside, aided by the cookies and hot cocoa served as the party came to a close. Plans are underway for another Santa Splash to be held next year, or another
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forward-thinking mindset to product offerings, technology, marketing, competitive insight and business development, is comprised of community leading influencers who have demonstrated an aptitude for visionary thought. This board is committed to driving Metropolitan National Bank’s focus on delivering excellent customer and associate experiences. The Next Professional Advisory Board members selected to fulfill a twoyear term are: Brad Erwin, president/CEO, Paragon Architecture; Brandon Brummett, project engineer, Tamko Building Products; Matthew Davidson, agent/owner State Farm Insurance in Lamar; Bryan Simpson, director of awesomeness (owner), Five Pound Apparel; Chuck Replogle, attorney, Replogle & Berkstresser, LLC; David Ross, director of operations, MorelockRoss; Jeff Gerken, broker/owner, Gerken & Associates, Realtors; Leah Hamilton, director, Arts Administration, Drury University; Mark Foglesong, vice president, D.D. Hamilton Title Company; Nicole Kimbrough, principal, Springfield Public Schools; Paul Sunday, English management, Event & Venue Management Co. and Rob Griffith, Ozarks Technical Community College. Mark McFatridge, president & CEO shared, “The establishment of the Metropolitan National Bank Next Professional Advisory Board is key to continuing Metropolitan’s quest to be a leader of excellence within our industry and the communities we serve.” McFatridge continued, “This board will provide insight into areas that will improve our operations, products and services and how we deliver them to best fit our customers’ needs. The
Bill (William Henry) Curtsinger, son of Henry and Nona Curtsinger of Prairie Grove, Ark. and Erma Lee Pitts, daughter of Roy and Inez Pitts of Lockwood were married on January 16, 1960, in Greenfield. They are celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary. They have resided in the Lamar area since 1966. Bill worked in construction until the early 80's. They have cattle ranched and owned/operated pig nurseries since that time. They attend Living Word Fellowship in Lamar. They have two daughters and one son. Deborah Jenkins, married to Danny Jenkins of Golden City; Carla Davis, married to Tim Davis of the Lamar/Golden City area and Henry “Hank” Curtsinger, married to Donna Schmied of Buffalo. They have eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. They are loved and appreciated beyond measure. Cards are appreciated and can be sent to them at 70 N. Hwy F, Lamar, MO 64759.
Searles to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
Jess and Clara Belle Searles will observe their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception to be held Sunday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Iantha Baptist Church. The couple were married January 15, 1955. All are invited to join them in this celebration. Next Professional Advisory Board is a promise that Metropolitan is, and will continue to be on the leading-edge of banking best practices and innovation.” In addition to encouraging a proactive approach to product
improvements, the Next Professional Advisory Board is also tasked with challenging a review of operations through a more independent lens and sharing new perspectives that allow Metropolitan to continually raise the bar of excellence. Metropolitan is excited for the future of banking that will be shaped by the contributions of the dynamic new Next Professional Advisory Board.
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METZGER’S MUTTERINGS
By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Has it been cold enough for everyone? I know it's January and it is supposed to be this way, but this is ridiculous. I have literally been muttering for a couple of months now about the cold to anyone that will listen. Growing up in Texas I
thought it was cold if it got to freezing. Needless to say, Missouri tops that with temperatures in the single digits or less. On a conference call this week I was speaking with one of our other newspapers in Wisconsin and their temperatures put ours to shame. Wind chill on that day was to be negative 30-50 degrees!!!
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Dear Editor: Are you aware of the two great health facilities within your driving distance? If not, I would like to introduce you to Barton County Memorial Hospital and Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation. The hospital staff
includes doctors and nurses who are capable to diagnose and take care of most of our health problems and worn out body parts. If rehab is needed for you after leaving the hospital, have you checked into Truman Healthcare's rehab program?
Thinking maybe the person I was speaking to had been born and reared in that area and was used to it, I asked her if this was the fact. Believe it or not, she had moved there from Tucson, Arizona! Talk about a drastic change of climate! I can sit here in my nice warm office, thinking how cold and miserable it is outside, but I hate to even think of what the responders to the terrible accident south of Lamar on Tuesday night went through. Not only was it a horrendous situation to have to be involved with, it didn't make it any easi-
er with the weather being as cold as it was. These people definitely need to be applauded and shown appreciation for what they do and the security it brings to others knowing that someone is out there doing it. Hope everyone's new year has gotten off to a good start. Mine has been somewhat better than last year, as last year about this time I totaled my car. At least so far this year the only thing to go wrong was our kitchen sink faucet getting stuck on last Saturday morning, obliterating any hopes I had of sleeping
I was a patient in each of these facilities for about two weeks. How consecrated, patient and kind were the staff, nurses, therapists and other workers; all with the goal - “Patient to be home again with family, living a quality life”.
It is my prayer that the Lord bless each of these facilities with skillful doctors, loving, kind nurses and needed workers. Please take advantage of these facilities while they are available. Rose Casey, Lockwood
in! It had been going bad for some time and being the type of person I am, I just figured if I ignored it it would eventually go away. Guess what... it didn't happen! Alas. At least thanks to Leo at Clement's Plumbing I'm now back in business. It's amazing how much one uses water without even realizing it, until it's not there. This was the first full week back at work after the holidays and it has been difficult to get back in the swing of things. I was speaking with Susan Conrace on Thursday and she mentioned that the library was not doing as well as they would like. Evidently grants have not been awarded and with the technology now available, printed material just isn't in demand as it once was. Just about everyone in today's society can view any magazine, newspaper or book on-line and although that may be convenient for some, I find it truly upsetting. Not just because I make
my livelihood with the newspaper, but the fact that it's just so sad to see anything go by the wayside. I was reading an article in the Joplin paper the other day, stating that piano stores are closing all over the country due to individuals not taking lessons or playing anymore. I had piano lessons, but they never really took. Mom played the piano and Uncle Sonny played beautifully. At home we always had a piano and many parties and events were centered around someone playing. Hope everyone stays warm and if anyone has pets, remember it is imperative that they be kept warm too. The old saying of, “It's not fit for man or beast” definitely applies at this time of year. I could definitely go for a Caribbean vacation right about now. The only problem is, once I got there I don't think I could ever come back. Wonder if I could make a living selling seashells??? It's a thought...
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SCHOOL/SPORTS Area students named to dean's list at University of Central Missouri WARRENSBURG-The University of Central Missouri has released its Fall 2014 dean's list. The dean's list is divided into two parts each semester. The first list includes students who have achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA and the second includes the names of students who
attained a GPA of 3.50 to 3.99. Brendan A. Black, Greenfield, was named to the 4.0 list, with Paul S. Emery and Abigail N. Morgan, both of Lamar and Margaret L. Schmiegelow, Lockwood, being named to the 3.5 to 3.99 list.
Drury announces Fall 2014 Dean's List SPRINGFIELD-Earning a spot on Drury University's Dean's List is a significant accomplishment; it means a student earned a grade point average of 3.6 or greater (on a 4-point scale) while carrying a full-time
course load of 12 or more semester hours at Drury. Area students named to the list include Marina Davis, Lamar and Megan Burtner and Samantha Niehoff, Lockwood.
Jacob Hammers, son of Vicki Hammers, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Jacob likes to ride bikes and likes to play board games. He likes to watch TV and play games.
Gillian Watts, daughter of Chris and Terrelyn Watts, is the seventh grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Gillian loves to draw. Her pets are all dogs and she has four. One day Gillian wants to go to the Philippines (where she is from). She is currently studying the Philippines on her own time.
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Camren Beam, daughter of Chris and Brandi Beam, is the eighth grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Camren likes to spend time with her friends and family. She cheers for football and basketball and plays softball. Camren loves to shop with her mom and loves to hit softballs with her dad.
Gregory named to honor list at McNeese State LAKE CHARLES, La.Jacquelyn Lee Gregory, Lamar, Mo., has been named to the fall 2014 semester President's Honor List at McNeese State University in Lake
Charles. To be on the list an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average or better, while carrying at least 15 semester hours.
Jasper Elementary releases second quarter honor roll JASPER-The second quarter honor roll has been released by Jasper Elementary School for fourth through sixth grades. Named to the honor roll were Tye Bollman, Gracie Buchanan, Ethan Cawyer, Alexis Durman, Austin Etcheson, Saylor Garwood, Shawn Golden, Seth Huber, Addyson Primm, Yesenia Rivera, Tennessee Taffner, Jared Tidball, Avery Atnip, Brylee Buchanan, Wyatt Cawyer, Jaelyn Earl, Jordan Osborne, Brycen Pankratz, Caitlyn Rives, Mercadez Scott, Chandler Spear, Austin Taylor.
Julia Case, Mason Gastel, Andrew Leman, Aleena McCarthy, Celia Osiier, Gavin Wampler, Isaac Braker, Abigail Dumm, Nicole Earl, Charley Goodnight, Seth Haddock, Olivia Moss, Braden Rush. Katlyne Blake, Gabriel Chaffin, Kyler Flenniken, Hunter Hinds, Brett Leman, Daniel Mathis, Andrew Schlichting. Ian Hildebrand, Emily Huber, Cyerra Kirk, Quinton Leman, Heath Lungstrum, Luke Rinkenberger, Juan Rivera, Audree Weyant, Bill Xiong.
STAR Students for the week of January 12 at Lamar East Primary are, third row, left to right, Katelyn Smith, Kenzi Cofield, Raylynn Swinford, Eli Keith; second row, Karastina Wolf, Laryn Ferris, Addison Brown, Vance Breshears; first row, Marissa Hart, Dale McIntosh, Kylie Stevens, Scottymae Waldbuesser.
Liberal Elementary releases second quarter honor roll LIBERAL-Liberal Elementary School has released its second quarter honor roll. All A Honor Roll FOURTH GRADEAnnabell Crabtree, Michael Grey, Emily Hayden, Stormi Hunt, Ethan Mancillas, Kale Marti, Payton Morrow, Mattison Mutz, Cameron Peak, Chase Ray, Jordan Stone, Hannah Trenary,
Caleb Vore. THIRD GRADE- Abby Barton, Mason Eyler, Brett Leibbrand, Kyla Porter, Laney Simpson, Kara Trenary. A and B Honor Roll FIFTH GRADE- AJ Banwart, Jon Beaman, Jah'ziah Boyd, Trey Bright, Noah Endicott, Connor Frericks, Madi Harris, Kaden Johnson, Chloe Lake, Elizabeth
Long, Bracy Martinez, Trenton Mille-Haddock, Caleb Moreno, Braxtyn Muncy, Lilli Niffen, Ragan Spurling, Connor Trout. FOURTH GRADEMatt Boehne, Olivia Butler, Bethany Crowe, Lauren Dalby, Sean Ganer, Keirsten Kuffler, Jack Larson, Evelynn Lemmons, Brady Lemmons, Ahree Lutes, Bryson Mc-
Bride, Lane Pearson, Dalton Pickle, Ivy Sherman, Nathan Smith, Braydon Wahl. THIRD GRADE- Quincy Bazal, Bailey Bland, Abbigail Borghardt, Luke Bott, Kaleb Coleman, Kyle Corsi, Brynlee Frieden, Lola Gates, Ethan Howard, Peyton Irwin, Justin Payne, Nolan Shaw, Remington Spurling, Brodie Wilson.
First semester honor roll posted by Liberal Elementary School LIBERAL-The first seAll A Honor Roll mester honor roll has FIFTH GRADE- Jon been released by Liberal Beaman, Noah Endicott. Elementary School. FOURTH GRADE- Annabell Crabtree, Michael Grey, Emily Hayden, Stormi Hunt, Ethan Mancillas, Kale Marti, Payton Morrow, Mattison Mutz, Cameron Peak, Chase Ray, Jordan Stone, Hannah Trenary, Caleb Vore. THIRD GRADE- Abby Barton, Mason Eyler, Brett Leibbrand, Kyla Porter, Kara Trenary. A and B Honor Roll
FIFTH GRADE- AJ Banwart, Jah'ziah Boyd, Trey Bright, Connor Frericks, Madi Harris, Kaden Johnson, Elizabeth Long, Bracy Martinez, Trenton Mills-Haddock, Caleb Moreno, Braxtyn Muncy, Lilli Niffen, Ragan Spurling, Kaitlyn Thompson, Connor Trout. FOURTH GRADEMatt Boehne, Olivia Butler, Bethany Crowe, Lauren Dalby, Sean Ganer, Keirsten Kuffler, Jack Larson, Evelynn Lem-
mons, Brady Lemmons, Ahree Lutes, Bryson McBride, Lane Pearson, Dalton Pickle, Ivy Sherman, Nathan Smith, Braydon Wahl, Brady Windsor. THIRD GRADE- Quincy Bazal, Bailey Bland, Abbigail Borghardt, Luke Bott, Kyle Corsi, Isaac Edwards, Brynlee Frieden, Lola Gates, Ethan Howard, Peyton Irwin, Justin Payne, Nolan Shaw, Laney Simpson, Remington Spurling, Brodie Wilson.
Looking back on another terrific cross country season By CHRIS MORROW
A pair of gifted and hardworking seniors ran their final race for the Lamar Tigers November 8, in the Class 2 State Championships. Kaden Overstreet finished second, while Zane Hull took 27th in the field of 164 runners. "They are our leaders. They've been the backbone of the program," coach Rodney Baldridge said of the two seniors that he's watched grow as runners, going back to
when they first ran cross country in the seventh grade. Not only are the two dedicated runners, they have a sense of humor too. Football coach Scott Bailey would often jokingly suggest that when they're logging miles on the road, they do something constructive with it. After the season ended they took him up on it, running all the way to Cooky's Cafe in Golden City to pick him up a pie. "They ran 18 miles that day. They picked up the
pie and gave it to him at the fall sports banquet," said Baldridge. That's more miles than they ever would have logged in a day of practice. He said, "I wouldn't let them run more than 10 or 11 miles in a day. I wasn't really surprised when they did that. I was never really surprised by the things they'd do, all in good fun. They're great kids." Overstreet wraps up an amazing career. His second place finish, with a time of 16:25.55 at state in see SEASON, page 6A
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Lady Tigers are in Youth basketball heart of schedule tournament held
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Election, continued from page 1A District I nominees are Paul Crabtree, Stacy Endicott, Ted Frieden, Eric Lawrence, Linda Madison, Bradley Morgan and Dale Robertson. District II nominees are Jeanette Carpenter, Lee Howard, Debbie Little, Dawn Norwood, Kathy Pace, Belinda Shoff, Jim Stettler and Charles Winslow. University of Missouri
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Holidays, continued from page 1A
Chris Morrow/Lamar Democrat Lamar Lady Tiger Darrah Bartlett takes the ball up over a Cassville Lady Wildcat during Lamar's win last week. The Lady Tigers are in the heart of their schedule.
Chris Morrow/Lamar Democrat A youth basketball tournament was held at Lamar High School over the first weekend in January, as a fundraiser for the Class of 2017. Here, Lamar fourth grader Joel Beshore dribbles past an opponent during a game on Saturday.
Liberal faces Osceola for homecoming Chris Morrow/Lamar Democrat Right, Liberal Lady Bulldog MaKayla Fry works for a shot in Friday's homecoming contest with Osceola.
Liberal Homecoming Queen Casey Perry crowned Chris Morrow/Lamar Democrat Left, Casey Perry was crowned 201415 Liberal High School basketball homecoming queen Friday night, during an evening of games against visited Osceola. Shown with her is her escort, Paul Dingman.
ing 12 turkeys and several pounds of food to Good Samaritan; five turkeys to the Methodist church; nine families assisted through the Angel Tree and they also collected 30 toys for the Lamar Fire Department Toys for Tots program. Duvall reminded the board that Scott Ackman with HealthCare Futures would be attending the January meeting. Wegener asked that the meeting be moved from January 26 to January 19, so Duvall will see if he is still available to attend on that date. It was also pointed out that the May meeting falls on Memorial Day, so all agreed to move it to Tuesday, May 26. Due to the absence of Dr. Hopkins, there was no medical staff report. Bills for the month of November, which were emailed to the board prior to the meeting, were discussed before they were approved. Duvall presented a proposed operating budget for 2015. Assumptions for creating the budget included a three percent increase in revenue based on a fee increase that will go into effect on January 1, 2015. The cost of supplies was increased by three percent and most other expenses were held to match 2014 annualized amounts. The budget was unanimously approved. Duvall also presented a proposed Capital Budget that
contained only one section. The items presented were requested, but there will be no capital purchases made without prior approval of the board for 2015. The proposed 2015 Capital Budget was also approved as presented. With no further business for the regular session, the board adjourned to executive session on a motion by Shaw, seconded by Purinton. During executive session there were two CRNA's presented for appointment to the medical staff. They were William Wynn, CRNA, Allied Health Professionals, anesthesia and Leslie Moody, CRNA, Allied Health Professional, anesthesia. Both were approved for appointment. During the session, the Patient Outcome Improvement Report for November 2014 was presented by Ogden. The board was informed that land south of the hospital has been contracted for sale by Theresa McAvoy. BCMH has a right of first refusal to elect to purchase this land under the same price and conditions as the accepted offer. A motion was made by Vaughan and seconded by Shaw, to not exercise this option and allow the sale of the land. A note from Carla Reed, thanking the board for supporting her with a loan to obtain her Nurse Practitioner Degree, was read by Wegener. With no further business brought before the board they adjourned to meet again in January.
contributions of another senior, Allen Pollard, who took 111th in the state meet. In the conference meet Overstreet, Ray and Hull finished second through fourth respectively. Compton took 11th. Bailey finished 17th. Morey took 23rd and Messner 27th. As a team the Tigers finished with 37 points to McDonald County's 64. On the girls side injuries and illness derailed the Lady Tigers chances of having a successful campaign as a team. However, junior Kaelyn
Sturgell turned in another impressive season. "She was steady all year, a good leader for us," said Baldridge. She reached the state championships for the third straight season. She ran a 22:27.66 to take 11th place in the district meet to earn a spot in Jefferson City, where she finished 71st out of a field of 164. She took 12th in the Big 8 Conference meet. The Lady Tigers two lone seniors were Josie Kaderly and Harley Hunt.
Season, continued from page 5A the 5,000 meter race, follows last year's first place finish. As a sophomore he also took second in the state's biggest meet. He won the All Southwest District cross country runner of the year for the third consecutive season. He's already signed to run next year at Pittsburg State University. Hull also reached the state meet each of the last three years, posting impressive finishes of 27th, 19th last year and 26th as a sophomore. He ran a 17:40.46 last fall. Despite the graduation
of the team's two leaders, the program is left in good hands. Junior Nicholas Ray finished another terrific season, finishing seventh at state with a 16:52.66. Classmate Peyton Bailey and sophomore Jesse Compton also turned in strong seasons. Compton took 59th at state. "Before the season we set three goals," said Baldridge, "They wanted to win the conference, win the district and win state." Two out of three isn't bad. The Tigers won
their fourth straight Big 8 Conference title at home back in October and they dominated their district meet November 1, at Hermitage. Overstreet took first (16:25.91), Ray finished second (17:03.72), Hull third (17:30.09), Bailey took sixth (18:04.16) and Compton finished eighth (18:06.42). Freshman Garrett Morey took 19th place, while sophomore Jasper Messner took 21st. In cross country the lower the point total the better. The Tigers finished with only 20 points, while
second place El Dorado Springs was more than double that with 48. Nine teams competed in the district meet. In all the Tigers won eight meets, the second highest total any team has managed to accumulate in the program's history. They finished fifth at state. "It was a really successful season. I'm proud of the kids we had this year. We will miss the seniors, but we have some good kids coming back to carry on the tradition," said Baldridge, who noted the
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LB&T makes donation through LIFE Foundation
Lamar Bank & Trust Company recently made a $5,000 donation through the LIFE Foundation (Lamar Independent Foundation for Education) to assist the Lamar High School biological science department. The science department was able to purchase new digital microscopes. The Ken-a-vision corescope has 40x, 100x and 400x powered objectives. Every student in the high school will be able to benefit from this upgrade, based on core classes required for graduation. Brant Maxwell, Science teacher at Lamar High, said the school was able to purchase eight of the digital microscopes for students and one demonstration scope for teacher use. All of the new scopes can be connected to computers and observed through the large computer monitors, a projector screen or even on their wireless devices. They can screenshot and label the specimens on the computers as well. The new scopes make it much easier for small groups to gather around the screen of a laptop than it used to be taking turns peeking through a tiny eyepiece. Lamar Bank & Trust Company is proud to partner with the Sabetha Born and Lane Dockery and Sam Buzzard look LIFE Foundation to benefit the at examples of cells going through mitosis. Lamar School District.
Spousal IRA inheritors have four main options
By CHRISTOPHER A RUNION, CPA Suppose you’ve just inherited a traditional IRA from your spouse. Before you take any action, make sure you fully understand all the options available to you. Otherwise, you may regret your initial impulses, especially if you haven’t benefited from professional guidance.
The tax law provides more flexibility for a spousal beneficiary than a non-spouse beneficiary. Essentially, you have four main choices. 1. Assume the IRA as your own. This means that you transfer the IRA assets into an existing IRA of your own and treat it like it’s always been yours. You’ll continue to realize the benefits of IRA ownership while meeting the obligations. This option isn’t available to non-spouse beneficiaries. 2. Inherit the IRA as a beneficiary. In this case, you’re still subject to the usual rules, but you can postpone distributions if you were older than your deceased spouse. Normally, the IRA owner must begin taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) after age 70½, but you can wait until your spouse would have reached age 70½ or December 31 of the year after your spouse’s death, whichever is later.
3. Take a lump-sum distribution. Once the assets are legally yours, you can arrange a lump-sum distribution (which may also serve as an RMD). Of course, the distribution is taxable at ordinary income rates under the usual rules for IRAs. 4. Disclaim the IRA assets. This least-known option may be preferred if you want the IRA assets to pass through directly to the secondary beneficiaries (e.g., your children). It is a way for a wealthy individual to avoid other estate tax complications. But be aware that the election to disclaim IRA assets is irrevocable. Be mindful that this is only a brief summary of some general rules. The information contained in this column is of a general nature and should not be acted upon in your specific situation without further details and/or professional assistance.
Barton County of Yesteryear
Lamar woman tells of attending one of the Lincoln-Douglas debates
Abraham Lincoln 1858 Lamar woman Mary J. Vier was 92 years of age in 1935, and early in her long life she was an eyewitness to one of the greatest events in American political history. She personally witnessed one of the Lincoln-Douglas debates, and described it in an interview with the Democrat in February, 1935. However, she was only 15 years of age at the time (1858), and readily admitted that she didn’t pay any attention to what the men were saying. Although Mrs. Vier described the two men who were partici-
in the Friday, Feb. 15, 1935 edition and is titled, “Lamar Woman Heard Lincoln and Douglas Debate.” Mrs. Mary J. Vier, of this city, heard the Lincoln and Douglas debate at Marshall, Illinois. It was either along the last of August or the first of September. “I am not sure which,” Mrs. Vier said. “I was fifteen years Stephen A. Douglas old. I didn’t pay 1858 much attention pating in the debate quite well, to the speeches, but I rememher memory of the location ber the two men quite well. seems to have faltered. She said “When Lincoln go[t] up to it took place in Marshall, Illi- speak I thought he was the nois, and that cannot be accu- ugliest man I ever saw. Dougrate. There were seven Lincoln- las was a good looking man. Douglas debates; they took place He had a powerful voice that in Ottawa, Freeport, Jonesboro, carried much farther than Charleston, Galesburg, Quincy, Lincoln’s.” and Alton. We suspect the de- Mrs. Vier was fifteen years bate she described was the one of age at the time she heard in Charleston, which is in east- the debate, which was in central Illinois and fairly close 1858. to Marshall. The Charleston “I was married there in debate took place on September Clark county, Illinois, in 18, 1858. The Democrat article appeared see DEBATE, page 4B
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Another look at Barton County unemployment and the rest of Missouri By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer
Seven months ago, the Democrat examined unemployment rates across Missouri and compared them to what was being experienced in Barton County. Figures from the month of March were used in the comparison. Now, at the very end of the year, the latest figures we have available are for November. Therefore, that becomes the month that we shall use in this latest comparison. All the figures are not seasonally adjusted, which means they are based precisely on the number of unemployed in the month being studied, which is November. When seasonally adjusted figures are used, they have been revised upward or downward to account for influences that affect the normal flow of the economy. Influences such as weather conditions, holidays, or the opening or closing of schools. Not seasonally adjusted figures might also be considered raw data. When the entire state of Missouri’s unemployment, county by county, for November is considered, Barton County ranks in the bottom half. By that we mean there are more counties that have lower unemployment rates than Barton than there are counties that have higher unemployment rates. Barton County’s November rate was 5.6 percent. Out of Missouri’s 114 counties, 84 had unemployment rates lower than Barton County. The lowest was Knox
County, in northeast Missouri, with 3.0 percent, Holt County in northwest Missouri and Boone County in the central with 3.4 percent, and Scotland, also in northeast Missouri, with 3.5 percent. The counties with the highest unemployment rates in November were Reynolds and Shannon counties, deep in the Missouri Ozarks with 7.3 percent. Hickory County, south of the Lake of the Ozarks, had 7.2 percent, and Mississippi County, just north of the bootheel, reported 6.4 percent. Not considered a county but as a separate entity, the city of St. Louis topped them all with 7.4 percent. A quick look at some of the counties with colleges or universities, Jasper County (Missouri Southern State University) had 4.4 percent, Greene County (Missouri State University) had 4.2 percent, Boone County (University of Missouri) 3.4, Buchanan County (Missouri Western) 4.2, Johnson County (University of Central Missouri) 4.5, Phelps County (Missouri University of Science and Technology) 4.6, and Adair County (Truman State University) 4.1. The eight months that have elapsed since our last comparison of rates of unemployment show a considerable improvement. March figures for the entire state show an improvement from 7.4 percent to 5.6 percent. Barton County’s rate lowered from 8.7 percent to 5.6 percent. Its number of jobs expanded from 4,480 in March to 4,774 in November.
December was gloomy with below average precipitation By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer
LAMAR-December registered measurable precipitation on 13 dates, but the amounts were so miniscule that when all are added together, it was still well below the long term average for the month. Day after day of gloomy weather with intermittent light drizzle produced only 1.80 inches. December is historically one of the three driest months of the year, and it lived up to that reputation very well. Temperatures seemed to be stuck in the 30s and 40s for most of the month. The highest reading for the month was 64 on the
14th. The 12 degrees on the 31st was the month’s lowest temperature. It seems to have served as a precursor of things to come in January. The mean temperature was 38.5, which was 3.69 degrees warmer than the long term average of 34.81. This serves as a reminder that December has a reputation of being a cold month. Only January is colder. As this is being written, an impending visit of zero temperatures is in the offing. This causes most people to view January as a month to be endured. However, the month that follows isn’t exactly a walk in the park either. The bears know how to handle winter.
Ever wondered about any nutrition and health matters? Sometimes we get so many health messages that we are left wondering or confused about certain matters. In this brief article Dr. Lydia Kaume, a nutrition and health education specialist with the University of Missouri Extension in the SW region, explores some things you may have wondered about. Is there whole-wheat flour that is white? Yes. There is a light colored type of wheat grain from which white whole wheat flour is produced. This white whole wheat flour is similar in nutrients to the traditional whole wheat flour. This is a good choice to replace regular white flour and still get fiber, vitamins and minerals that come with whole grain flour. Is virgin olive oil fewer in calories than pure olive oil? No. These terms only refer to acid content. “Extra virgin oil” has less acid and is fruity flavored. “Pure” or “virgin” olive oil is higher in acid content. The terms “light or mild olive oil” means the taste and color are mild. Calorie content is the same. Olive oils can vary in taste, on the basis of type and quality of olives, time of harvest, weather and region from which the olives were produced. Remember even healthy oils are high in calories; 1g of oil gives us nine calories of energy. Could a thyroid problem be associated with high blood cholesterol? Yes. A thyroid gland that is not working well
could result in high blood cholesterol. Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroxin. Some signs include feeling tired and sluggish, cause poor memory, dry skin, weight gain, muscle cramps, heavy menstrual flow, constipation and high LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol). A routine physical exam is recommended to check for thyroid problems. Do zinc lozenges, sprays and gels help people recover faster from colds? There is no clear evidence. Some studies say yes some say no. Talking to your healthcare provider before using these is advised as some of the products have caused people to lose their sense of smell. Does microwaving destroy vitamins? Even with the best care, some water soluble vitamins, which are vitamin B and C can be destroyed or lost in small amounts. Generally because mostly microwave cooking takes a short time, food is covered and little or no water is used, more vitamins are actually retained. Send your questions to kaumel@missouri.edu or call the MU extension office at 417682-3579. For more information on nutrition go online to http://extension.missouri.edu or contact one of the nutrition and health specialists working in the Ozarks: Dr. Lydia Kaume in Barton County, (417) 682-3579 or Dr. Pam Duitsman, in Greene County, (417) 881-8909.
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GOLDEN CITY-The board of aldermen of Golden City learned at its meeting of January 5 that it has qualified for a grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to install a new sidewalk on the south side of Main Street both east and west from Hicks Street. The grant is part of the Transportation Alternative Projects (TAP) program and is in the amount of $157,079. An ordinance was given final approval that
amends the demolition of substandard buildings portion of the city code. If a damaged building, by fire or otherwise, is insured, when the owner files a claim on the structure, 25 percent of the settlement must be turned over to the city. The 25 percent will be returned to the owner when the damage is cleaned up. A second ordinance was approved which would waive annual municipal elections if only one candidate has filed
for each of the offices to be filled in the election. The ordinance will not be effective until approved by voters in the April 7 municipal election. The ordinance has a sunset clause, expiring in six years. Another ordinance was discussed, but it is already a part of the city code. The ordinance prohibits keeping horses within the city limits, and complaints have been received about violations. Mayor Henry Lopez has
contacted City Attorney Steven Kaderly about the proper procedure in enforcement. The board was told that the concrete has been poured for 90 percent of the new wastewater treatment plant. Also, approval was given to another payment to the contractor on the project. The payment was for $299,398, which will be reimbursed to the city by USDA Rural Development through a Community Development Block
Grant. The city will notify the owner of loaded grain trucks to discontinue use of city streets and crossing a bridge exceeding weight limits. The board accepted the resignation of Emergency Management Director Kenneth Chappell due to health problems. Mayor Lopez recommended Public Works Director Greg Lowe fill the position and Randy McGuire to be assistant director. The board unanimously
approved both recommendations. Marshall Decker of Decker and DeGood CPAs was present to report on the audit of the city which had been conducted by his firm. He said that the city’s books were in order and its financial standing was good. Therefore, he had no recommendations The next regular meeting of Golden City’s board of aldermen will be at 6 p.m., February 2, in Golden City City Hall.
LIBERAL-The Christian Church in Liberal held its monthly men’s breakfast Saturday morning, Dec. 13. Those attending the breakfast were Don Rodney, Gary Meadows, Bob Garrett, Ron Charlton, Truman
Gazaway, Willis Strong, Jason, Austin and Ancil Johnson, Sean Clark, Val Clark, Ed Keltner, Elmer Fast Allen Hines, Leonard Decker, Jim Hanshaw, John Dice, Scott and Michael Grey and T. D. Yount.
Pastor Scott Grey gave the morning devotion. Cooks for the biscuits and gravy, hash brown potatoes, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage and rolls were Keltner, Clark and Jason and Austin Johnson.
LIBERAL-Those winning hams from VFW at the Civic Group Santa Day held in December at the high school in Liberal were Val Clark, Jim McClendon, John Barnoshie, Maria Kavanagh, Lester Fast,
Gene Hoover, Mason Nichols, Elaine Ledford, Rachel Miller and LaDonna Dunn. Liberal American Legion winners in the drawing were Valarie Barnhardt, Payton Morrow, Reba Rouse,
Kenneth Hackman, Clinton Phillips, Elmer Fast, Wilma Trout, Margie Gazaway, Debbie Sullens and Gary Whitson. Both groups sold tickets and gave away 10 hams and 10 turkeys.
LIBERAL-The Christian Church in Liberal held a Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service Wednesday evening at 10 p.m. A large crowd attended the services. It was a cold night, but people got out to attend the service and observe the birth of their Savior, Jesus Christ. The church was decorated with candelabra and poinsettias and other decorations in keeping with the Christmas season. The candelabra candles were lighted by Payton Morrow before the service began. Scott Grey, pastor of the church,
welcomed those attending and gave the opening prayer. The lighting of the Advent Candles and devotion was given by Bob and Sally Fast. Congregational hymns sung were “Away in A Manger”, “The First Noel” and “O Come, All Ye Faithful.” Pianist was Stephanie Myers and leading the music was Dawn Arens. Don Wolf gave a reading entitled, “The Christmas Quest.” Special music was by Gail Shaw, Lora Shaw and Scott Grey, as they played “O Come, O Come, Immanuel.” Scripture was taken from Luke 2:120 and read by Deacon Chris Morrow. Pastor
Scott Grey gave a devotion about the birth of Jesus. Those attending were invited to take communion that was served by Elders Val Clark and Todd Shaw. Some went as a family to take communion and others in small groups. The lights in the sanctuary were turned out as the congregation’s candles were lit by Elders Val Clark and Todd Shaw. Everyone stood and sang the first verse of “Silent Night” as they held their candles and sang the second and third verse of the song while they exited through the center doors and extinguished their candles.
Christian Church men’s breakfast held
Santa Day VFW and Legion ham and turkey winners
Christian Church candlelight service well attended
Budgets are main topics at commission meeting GREENFIELDPresiding Commissioner Randy Daniel called the meeting of the Dade County Commission to order at 9 a.m. on December 1, 2014. Others in attendance were
Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell, Western Commissioner David Rusch and County Clerk Melinda Wright. The November 24, 2014 minutes were approved as corrected by
Dade County Commission signs contract with MFA Oil By CAROLYN HEAD Dade County reporter GREENFIELD-The Dade County Commission met December 8, 2014. Those in attendance were Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel, Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell, Western Commissioner David Rusch and County Clerk Melinda Wright. The December 1 minutes were unanimously approved as corrected. A discussion was held regarding chicken/turkey houses that are grandfathered in, regarding current regulation requirements. It was mentioned that the Fidlers Ford bridge work was being held up due to some of the permits and that it shouldn't be too long before they could proceed with the project. It was announced that three longtime residents had died recently, Lyle D. Hawks, Charles Hembree and Louise Tolar. It was determined that the cost of gravel would be well spent if it works in the Jeff Friend area. A choice of the best location to dump 18 tons needs to be made. Steve Lasater met with the commission to contract for gas for law enforcement. Gas is going down, said Lasater. He stated that today it was $2.37.1 with tax at the 6,500 gallon proposed quarterly. The county will need to pay after the first of the year, up to the end of January, 2015. Sheriff Huffman will have to approve the purchase.
Payments must be made before the contract is secured. Lasater said that no one expected prices to drop as low as they had. The commission advised him that they would try to sign the contract that day. The commission was able to speak with the sheriff and he was in agreement, so a motion was made and unanimously passed to accept the contract for MFA Oil. The commission discussed they can do away completely with 12 radiators. That will leave 44 radiators in use. A new boiler will run much more efficiently than the one presently in use. The commission received the November 2014 meeting minutes from the Dade County Extension office. The commission checked on a culvert on FR 173, on FR 181 and checked on a complaint on FR 145. A motion was made to close the courthouse the day after Christmas, followed by a unanimous vote of yes.
a unanimous vote. David Sullivan and Pete Hampton with Platinum Service Group met with the commission regarding the boiler system. Jill Scheidt, Becky Fay and Tina Brownsberger with the extension met with the commission regarding their 2015 budget request. The commission
checked on a road complaint on E. Dade 152, a bridge on S. Dade 167 and the bridge on No. Dade 41. Judge Munton and Circuit Clerk Mary McGee met with the commission regarding their 2015 budget request. The meeting adjourned to meet again on December 8.
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MARY K. TURLEY FORT SCOTT, Kan.Mary Katherine (Land) Turley, 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 3, 2015, at Medicalodge in Fort Scott. Mary K was born at home in Fort Scott on May 23, 1921. Her parents were Basil I. and Cora Elizabeth (Masterson) Land, and she was the eldest of four children. She married Wayne Holsti, to which union was born Sonja K. Holsti-Wells and Jean Ann Allen. Years following that divorce she married Herbert Turley and they resided in the state of California and Garland, Kan. until his death in 1989. Mary K was well known in Fort Scott as an employee of Whiteside's IGA for over 25 years. She always had a kind word and beautiful smile for her customers. She was a member of Community Christian Church, a 24 year member of the Olive Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, having held offices in that chapter. She resided at Cavalry Crossing for over 21 years, having the distinction of being the third tenant to occupy the beautiful new facility. She was involved in many of the activities offered there. Her hobbies were reading, crocheting, cross-stitching and watching her “stories”. Survivors include children, Sonja Kay (Holsti) and spouse Timothy Wells, Nevada, Mo. and Jean Ann (Holsti) and spouse Michael Allen, Deerfield, Mo.; grandchildren, Heather Elizabeth (Walker) and Brent
Shepherd, Diamond, Mo., Sarah Jennifer (Walker) and spouse Michael Kelso, Palm Harbor, Fla., Ross and spouse Amanda Wells, Columbia, Mo., Matthew and spouse Katie Wells, Fort Scott, Danielle (Wells) Duncan, Centerton, Ark., Rachel (Wells) and spouse Victor Rodriguez, Savannah, Ga., Daniel and spouse Sandi Allen, Fort Scott, Matt and spouse Meaghan, Lawrence; great-grandchildren, Blake Walker Shepherd, Briauna Elizabeth Shepherd, Lillian Duncan, Drake Duncan, Regen Wells, Zander Wells, Trevor Wells, Mackynzi Wells, Piper Wells, Ashley Allen, Nick Allen, Tyler Allen, Meaa Allen, Madyson Allen and Kyler Kelso. Also surviving are nieces Sandy (Land) Newell, Kansas City, Mo., Vicki (Land) and spouse Richard Thomas, Smithville, Mo. and Debbie (Land) and spouse John Shook, Houston, Mo., and nephew, Wayne Land, Houston, Mo. Mary K also enjoyed the relationships of many dear friends and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents; her three brothers, Basil “Sonny” Land, Donald Lee Land and Thomas Edwin Land and great-grandson, Rhett Kelso, who passed away in infancy. Following cremation, a Celebration of Life will be held for Mary K at Cavalry Crossing, 201 W. 23rd, Fort Scott on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, under the direction of KonantzCheney Funeral Home. Please join them for a light lunch at 1 p.m. The
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eulogy will be delivered by son-in-law, Timothy Wells, at 2 p.m. Mary K loved to laugh and would hope those attending would have a lovely time of reminiscing in her memory. Mary K expressed a desire for contributions in her memory be made to Care to Share, to which she contributed and from which she benefitted, Mercy Hospice, Olive Chapter No. 13, Community Christian Church or the Cavalry Crossing Activity Fund. Memorial contributions may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall St., P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS 66701.
BEULAH EWERS LAMAR-Services will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Daniel Funeral Home for Beulah Faye Ewers, 87, Lamar, who died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at Barton County Memorial Hospital, following several months of ill health. Burial will be in Iantha Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation or Barton County Memorial Hospital, in
care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net. Survivors include a son, David Ewers and wife Linda, Lamar; a daughter, Patricia Nixon and husband Bill, Lamar; a granddaughter, Amanda Burr and husband Chris, Irwin and two greatgranddaughters, Hailey and Desirae. She was preceded in death by her husband, T.J. Ewers, in 1991; three sisters, Beatrice Callahan, Helen Howard and Katherine Mae Boehm and two brothers, Vernon Lee Boehm and Melvin Paul Boehm, who was stillborn. Mrs. Ewers was born Nov. 1, 1927, in Grant County, Okla., to Paul and Hazel Marie (Lane) Boehm. She graduated from Nash High School and was a member of the First Christian Church. She attended Oakton United Methodist Church until her health declined. She married T.J. Ewers of Nash, Okla. on July 12, 1946, at El Dorado, Kan. They moved to a farm in Barton County in June of 1947. Mrs. Ewers was a true farm wife in every sense of the word. She raised chickens and canned a big garden for her family. She had a talent for making pear honey and wild cherry jelly. She loved her flower gardens, her favorite flower being the iris. She also enjoyed piecing quilt tops and various assorted handiwork. After the death of her husband she left the farm and moved to Lamar in 1994.
BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: January 19-23 MONDAY- Chicken macaroni and cheese, to- THURSDAY- Terriyaki pot pie, Harvard beets, mato juice, brownie, cof- chicken, Asian rice, brocmashed potatoes, juice, fee/tea/milk. coli, egg roll, gelatin with Mandarin oranges, cof- WEDNESDAY- Salis- fruit, coffee/tea/milk. fee/tea/milk. bury steak with gravy, au FRIDAY- Spaghetti with TUESDAY- Barbe- gratin potatoes, buttered meatballs, Antigua vegetacued brisket on bun, peas, wheat roll, banana, bles, buttered corn, garlic seasoned green beans, coffee/tea/milk. roll, grapes, coffee/tea/milk.
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State V Morgan N tin, written guilty plea. rial Hospital V Arthur Rangel, written guilty State V Chad Lee Har- G Torbeck, default judgplea. ris, written guilty plea. ment. State V Brian K Mar- Barton County Memo- Razor Capital II, LLC V Steven Reardon, default judgment. LVNV Funding LLC V Robert Remillard, consent judgment. Tower Loan of Missouri LLC V Cassandra Crowl, default judgment. Lester E Cox Medical Center V Sandra Rook, consent judgment. Carl Selvey V Blaine Owensby et al, default judgment. Larry McArthur V Raymond Asher and Janet McArthur, consent judgment. Neal L Smith V Robert Davenport et al, default judgment.
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VFW POST 3691 AND LADIES AUXILIARY will meet Monday, Jan. 26, 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. BARTON COUNTY MU EXTENSION will hold Private Pesticide Applicator’s training on Saturday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m., at the Barton County Extension office. Cost for the pesticide manual is $15. This training is for producers of agricultural commodities, 18 years or older, wishing to renew or receive their private pesticide applicator’s license in order to buy and apply restricted use chemicals on their own land. License holders need to renew their license every five years. To register call the Barton County Extension office at 417-682-3579. RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD WILL meet Thursday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m., at 694 SE 40th Lane. THE BARTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY will meet Sunday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m., at the Lamar United Methodist Church Fidelis classroom. Barbara Robertson will present a program, “Milk From The Farm To Your Table”. The public is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. D.A.R.E. GRADUATION FOR FIFTH grade students will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m., at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2016 will host a tailgate for the homecoming games this Friday evening, Jan. 16. A loaded baked potato or Frito pie will be served with water and a dessert for $5. Serving will begin at 4:15 p.m. in the high school commons. DINING TO DONATE, A MONTHLY EVENT to support AOK, will be held Wednesday, Jan. 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Nathan’s Place, 1005 Gulf St., Lamar. A January menu of vegetable soup, tomato bisque soup, cornbread, crackers and dessert, tea, lemonade or water, at a cost of $6, will be available for dine in or carryout. THE LAMAR LICENSE OFFICE WILL be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. THE GOLDEN CITY COMMUNITY CENTER annual meeting will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, 4 p.m., at the Community Center. The purpose of the meeting will be election of directors and any other business brought before the board. DADE COUNTY EXTENSION WILL HOLD the I Heart MU Extension Run on Saturday, Feb. 28, 8 a.m., at the American Legion Hall in Lockwood. The cost for the 5k is $20 in advance or $25 the day of the race. The one mile is $15 in advance or $20 the day of the race. Contact 417-637-2112 or scheidtjk@missouri. edu for a registration form. A FREE MOVIE MATINEE WILL BE SHOWN at the Mary K. Finley Library on Monday, Feb. 2, 1 p.m. The movie will be a mystery/thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Call the library at 417-682-5355 for movie title and details. Anyone over 18 is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. GLENN WILLIAMS WILL CELEBRATE HIS 90th birthday on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the First Baptist Church of Lamar Fellowship Hall. There will be a card shower; no gifts please. A CARD SHOWER IS BEING HELD FOR Myrtle Skaggs, who will celebrate her 90th birthday on January 18. Cards can be sent to her at 79 NE 15th Lane, Lamar, Mo. 64759. THE BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD of Trustees will meet Monday, Jan. 19, 9:30 a.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. The tentative agenda will include (1) financial report review including approval of bills paid, (2) minutes and (3) director’s report. BARTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Flu shots are still available. THE JASPER SURVIVING SPOUSES WILL meet Wednesday, Jan. 14, for lunch at the senior center. Bingo will follow. If weather is bad the meeting will be canceled. RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD POSITION filing dates remain open through January 20. For information call 417-540-2894. FIBER ART GUILD WILL MEET THURSDAY, Jan. 15, 9 a.m., at Denny’s. There will be a program. Roll call will be answered with a winter memory, story or poem. LAMAR HEIGHTS BOARD WILL MEET Thursday, Jan. 15, 5:45 p.m., at the office of Vicki Pugh, 22 NE 1st Lane. BARTON COUNTY MU EXTENSION WILL hold a Farm Estate and Succession Planning program on Thursdays, Jan. 15 and 22, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Lamar. Meals will be provided each night. The cost is $50 per person or $90 per couple from the same farm, sharing materials, with a $10 additional fee for family members from that farm sharing the materials. All involved in the farm now, or in the future, are encouraged to attend. Do not bring children under the age of 16. To register or for more information call 417-682-3579. FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE FARM BILL decision aid contact Barton County Extension at 417682-3579 to set an appointment at the Barton or Dade County Extension offices or enter information at https://decisionaid.afpc.tamu.edu/. BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FUND’S Benefit, “Winterfest”, will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Lamar Memorial Hall. Music will be provided by Sober as a Judge. The cost is $25 per person, including light refreshments. Tickets can be purchased at the Barton County Chamber of Commerce.
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Debate, continued from page 1B 1862. They were pressing men hard to go into the army, there in our part of Illinois. We had come there from Indiana. So my father said, Let’s go to Indiana, and get out of this war. So we went. There were sixteen of us in the party. We arrived in
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of RODNEY WADE DAVID, Deceased. Estate No. 14B4-PR00062 NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTED To all persons interested in the Estate of RODNEY WADE DAVID. On October 30, 2014, CAROL S. TRACY was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of RODNEY WADE DAVID, Deceased, by the Probate Division of Barton County, Missouri. The business address of the Personal Representative is 515 South 160 Highway, Golden City, MO 64748 and the personal representative's attorney is GEORGE D. NICHOLS, 206 West 10th Street, Lamar, MO 64759. All creditors of the decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent's death was September 23, 2014. Date of first publication is December 24, 2014. s-Charles D. Curless, Judge
October. Before the winter was over, my husband, my two brothers and two of my cousins were all in the army. The one thing I always held against Lincoln was making so many white men to go to war against their will, to free the
12-24,31,1-7,14-4tc IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of FRANCES LOUIS SOUTHERN, Deceased. Estate No. 14B4-PR00064 NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTED To all persons interested in the Estate of FRANCES LOUIS SOUTHERN: On October 30, 2014, SANDRA BROOKS was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of FRANCES LOUISE SOUTHERN, Deceased, by the Probate Division of Barton County, Missouri. The business address of the Personal Representative is 2503 South Aurora Street, Eldon, MO 65026 and the personal representative's attorney is GEORGE D. NICHOLS, 206 West 10th Street, Lamar, MO 64759. All creditors of the decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability
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n______. It might have been right, but it didn’t strike me that way.” In 1858, U.S. senators were appointed by state legislatures, so the debates between Lincoln and Douglas were intended to influence the appointment. The legislature sided with Douglas, and he was appointed to another six-year term. However,
he served only two and one-half years of the term, dying of typhoid fever on June 3, 1861. After losing the legislature’s appointment to the U.S. Senate, Lincoln edited the texts of all the debates and had them published in a book. The widespread coverage of the 1858 debates and the popularity of the book greatly boosted
Lincoln’s role in the newly formed Republican Party. It was formed in 1854 and ran its first presidential candidate, John C. Fremont, in 1856. By 1860, the Republican Party was rapidly growing, and Lincoln became its obvious presidential candidate. Douglas ran as the candidate of the northern wing of the hopelessly divided
Democratic Party leading to a decisive victory for Lincoln. When inaugurated on March 4, 1861, seven southern states had already seceded from the Union. Five weeks later, the Civil War began. The Democrat will continue to reprint articles taken from Barton County newspapers of generations ago.
insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent's death was June 10, 2014. Date of first publication is December 24, 2014. s-Charles D. Curless, Judge 12-24,31,1-7,14-4tc
Public Hearing Notice The Jasper County Public Housing Agency (JCPHA), Joplin, MO will hold a public hearing on their proposed 2015 to 2020 5 year plan at 10 am on February 27, 2015 at the Main Office of the Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area (302 S. Joplin Street in Joplin, Missouri), first floor conference room. The Annual Plan will be available for review and comment at the main office from January 14, 2015 through February 29, 2015. A public meeting will be held with tenant advisory board meeting right after the public hearing on March 2, 2015. The Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (H.R. 4194) requires that each public housing agency submit to the Secretary of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development a five year or an annual plan which at a minimum shall contain the following: Annual Plan 1. A statement of needs of the low-income and verylow income families 2. A statement of financial resources available to the public housing agency 3. Policies governing eligibility, selection and admission to the Housing Choice Voucher program. 4. A statement of rental contributions of families assisted under the Housing Choice Voucher program 5. A statement of the Grievance procedure. 6. A description of the HCV homeownership program. 7. A statement plan for the
Family Self-Sufficiency Program 8. Civil Rights Certification 9. VAWA policies and procedures 10. FYE 6/30 Annual Audit results 11. Other information required by law to be included in a public housing agency annual plan, including the public housing agency’s progress in meeting the mission and goals described in the five year plan. ESC’s Housing and Development Director will be available for discussion for the above by appointment only. All comments received must be relevant to the JCPHA’s 5 year or annual plan and directed to ESC’s Housing Assistance Program - annual plan comments at: (mailing address: P.O. Box 207) 302 Joplin Street, Joplin, MO 6801 (telephone 417-627-
2022) or email: dmarkman@escswa.org. 1-14-1tc
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI AT LAMAR In Re the Marriage of: Michael Shon Anderson, SSN: xxx-xx-4025, Petitioner, vs. Jeannie Mae Anderson, SSN: Unknown, Respondent. NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to Respondent Jeannie Mae Anderson, address unknown, You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court for the County of Barton, Missouri at Lamar, the object and general nature of which is a dissolution of your marriage to Petitioner and which affects the following described property: All personal property of Petitioner and/or Respondent currently located within the State of Missouri. The name of the Petitioner to said action stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address of attorney for Petitioner is Michael Smalley, 420 South Pearl, Ste 1, Joplin, Missouri, 64801. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the 7th day of January, 2015, judgment by default will be rendered against you. Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 30th day of December, 2014. s-Janet B. Maupin Circuit Clerk Karen Hines Deputy Clerk 1-7,14,21,28-4tc PUBLIC NOTICE The Summary of the 2015 Barton County Budget is available for inspection in the County Clerk’s Office, Courthouse, Lamar, during normal office hours. Kristina Crockett Barton County Clerk 1-14-1tc
Lamar R-I School District offers for public sealed bid sale a 1996 Chevy G30 Sport Van. Opening of the sealed bids will be 1/28/2015 @ 9:00. Sealed bids may be mailed or delivered to the Superintendent’s Office located at 202 W. 7th, Lamar, MO 64759. Minimum bid $500. The vehicle is sold as is with no warranties or guarantees given or implied. The purchaser will be responsible for all cost incurred for the removal of the vehicle from the sale site. The vehicle must be removed no later than 3:00pm 2/4/2015. Please contact Mathew Coy at 417-682-5102 to make an appointment to view. 1-14,21-2tc
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The following calls were made by the Lamar Police Department during the month of December: * Arrested December 1 at the Barton County Courthouse on a Lamar municipal warrant issued on a charge of failure to appear was David Lee Carter, Jr., 25, Lamar. Carter was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was processed, posted a bond and was released to await a pending court date. * Arrested December 2 at a residence in the 1500 block of College St. was Eric Allen Woodcock, 29, Lamar. Woodcock had two warrants issued out of the Barton County Court dealing with failure to appear on traffic charges. Woodcock was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was turned over to jail staff for processing and bonding. * During the aforementioned arrest on December 2, the arresting officer detected a strong odor of marijuana when he first made contact with Woodcock. Once Woodcock was removed the other resident of the home was asked for permission to search the residence due to the odor. She refused
and a search warrant was applied for. After serving the search warrant and finding marijuana and other stolen property in the residence, another arrest was made. Arrested on drug charges in relation to the marijuana found was Brittney Lynn Asemka, 26, Lamar. Asemka was transported to the Barton County Jail where she was processed and incarcerated to await the filing of a state charge in relation to the search. Warrants were applied for and granted by the court. * A leaving the scene accident report was taken December 2 in the 200 block of E. 1st St. Someone struck a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo that was parked at the time of the accident. There was minor damage to one of the doors and some white paint transfer left on one of the wheels. * During a routine traffic stop on December 3, for an expired license plate, an arrest was made. Arrested on charges of being in possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to register a motor vehicle with the Director of Revenue and failure to provide proof of financial responsibility was Michael Allen
Jones, 19, Lamar. Jones was taken to the Barton County Jail where he was processed and posted a bond and was released pending a court appearance date. * A 15 year old male subject and two 16 year old males were referred by the school resource officer on December 4, to the juvenile authorities for truancy. * A theft of medication was reported December 4 in the 1700 block of Lexington St. This case is to be presented to the prosecuting attorney’s office for the possible filing of charges. * The mail delivery person notified an officer of some vandalism that had occurred to a postal box on December 5, in the 700 block of W. 8th St. Two of the doors were pried open and damaged. Cost of the damage was said to be approximately $1,500. * An officer was called December 6 to the Orscheln Farm and Home store on the report of a shoplifting that had occurred. When the officer arrived he found a male subject waiting with employees. After interviewing those at the scene the subject, Peter Anthony
Wagoner, 55, Carthage, was issued a summons on the shoplifting charge. Wagoner is alleged to have taken two pair of pants from the store without paying for them. Wagoner awaits a court appearance date. * Officers were dispatched December 6 to the Orscheln Farm and Home store on the complaint that a person had driven their car up and onto the curb at the front of the store. Contact with the driver, Andrew James Jaggers, 28, Lamar, was made. Jaggers appeared intoxicated and after some field sobriety tests he was placed under arrest for driving while in an intoxicated condition. While the officer was dealing with Jaggers a passenger from the Jaggers vehicle exited the store. Store employees complained that the female, Kala Lou Marie Larrabee, 20, Lamar, had just stolen a pair of kid's cowboy boots from the store. The boots were located on Larrabee and she was placed under arrest on a charge of shoplifting. Both subjects were transported to the Barton County Jail where they were processed. Both eventually posted bonds
and were released to await a court hearing date. * A wallet was reported stolen December 6 in the 700 block of W. 8th St. The wallet contained a $10 bill. * Officers were dispatched December 6 to a residence in the 500 block of Broadway on the report that there was a person there who had warrants. The person, Patrick Kelly Sheats, 31, Lamar, was located hiding in the residence and was taken into custody. He did have a Lamar municipal warrant issued on a charge of failure to appear and also a felony warrant issued out of Kansas on a charge of making terroristic threats. Sheats was taken to the Barton County Jail and processed. The State of Kansas was notified and he was held for them. * Officers were sent to the Barton County Memorial Hospital emergency room on December 7, on the report that there was a 35 year old female from Everton, who needed to be placed on a 96 hour emergency committal for mental evaluation. Once medically cleared she was transported to Mercy Hospital in Joplin. * A burglary of a resi-
dence was reported December 7 in the 800 block of Grand St. Upon examination of the structure there were no signs of forced entry. Reportedly stolen were two purses, a gym bag and a set of car keys. Investigation into this matter will continue. A couple of pieces of evidence were taken to the crime lab for processing. * A report of an assault that took place at the Lamar High School was taken on December 8. The decision to handle this incident within the school system was made. No criminal charges have been filed. * A burglary of a storage shed was reported December 9 in the 1700 block of Walnut St. Stolen were a 20 inch bicycle and a pair of Red Wing boots valued at $160. Total loss was estimated at $240 by the victim. * The Lamar School District, through the school resource officer, made several referrals to the juvenile officers’ office on December 9, for educational neglect for students who had missed too much school. Referred were a six year old male, two sevsee POLICE, page 6B
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AREA NEWS Deadly accident south of The importance of soil sampling Lamar takes two lives A three vehicle accident on I-49 five miles south of Lamar at what is locally known as Poundstone Bottoms took two lives just before midnight, January 6. A southbound tractor/trailer rig was stopped on a bridge, partially off the roadway, having struck the guard rail and over corrected, ending up in the left lane. A Cedar County ambulance arrived shortly afterward on its way to Joplin, and parked ahead of the stalled tractor/trailer to offer assistance. A second tractor/trailer rig approached from the north striking the stalled tractor/trailer and the ambulance before leaving the roadway and ending up in nearby trees. Both fatalities were in the second tractor/trailer, driver Dale E. Burdick, 54, of Cuba, New York
and passenger Donald D. Ellsworth, Jr., 43, of Dansville, New York. The driver of the first tractor/ trailer, Antoin D. Crawford, 27, of Toledo, Ohio, suffered moderate injuries and was taken via air ambulance to Freeman Hospital in Joplin. The Cedar County ambulance was unoccupied at the time and sustained only minor damage. Cargo from one of the tractor/trailers was scattered for hundreds of feet along the highway and right-of-way. Responding to the crash in bitterly cold conditions were four Highway Patrol troopers, five members of the Barton County Sheriff ’s Department, the Lamar Fire Department with first responders, the Jasper Fire Department, and two ambulances
from the Barton County Ambulance Service. Barton County Sheriff Mitch Shaw described the spectacular accident as the worst he has seen in his 15 years in law enforcement. Both southbound lanes were closed until wreckage and cargo could be removed from the crash scene. One lane was opened to traffic at approximately 3:00 p.m., Wednesday. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has since issued a traffic alert, closing the left lane until further notice while MoDOT crews rebuild the bridge wall. The southbound right lane will be open to traffic at reduced speeds. MoDOT advises that inclement weather or other construction delays could extend completion of the repairs.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, a 2001 GMC truck was being driven on private property by David L Bower, 61, Jasper, when he suffered a medi-
cal emergency and accelerated the truck, striking a barn. He then crossed Route M and came to rest in a creek bed. The report stated that the incident occurred north of Purcell
at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The report showed that Bower was pronounced dead by Jasper County Coroner Rob Chappell at 1:40 p.m.
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Alleged meth lab investigated by sheriff 's office The Barton County Sheriff 's office received information around 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, that there was an alleged methamphetamine lab at a trailer home located at Angel Estates. Deputies went to the home and made contact with the occupants. During a search of the home, items commonly used in the cre-
ation of the illegal drug methamphetamine were discovered. Four individuals were detained and questioned at the sheriff ’s office regarding the allegations. The investigation started a short time after 5:30 p.m. and continued throughout the night and into the following morning hours. Deputies who normally
ended their shift at 2 a.m. left sometime after 5:30 a.m. Items seized will be sent to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab for analysis. Once crime lab reports come back on items seized from the home, those reports will be sent to the prosecuting attorney for filing of formal criminal charges.
Burglary reported on 10th Road The Barton County Sheriff 's Department responded Tuesday, Jan. 6, to a report of a burglary at a residence in the county. Deputy Toby Luce responded to the call at 333 SE 10th Rd., where
he spoke to the property owner. It appeared as if the door had been kicked in and at the time it was not clear if anyone was still in the home or not. Deputy Luce searched the home
Police, continued from page 5B en year old females, four six year old females, three seven year old males and an eight year old male. * An investigation into a theft that had occurred at Walmart was opened on December 9. As a result of the investigation an arrest was made. Arrested on a charge of 1st degree burglary and felony theft was Ryan Dean Bohrn, 23, Lamar. Bohrn was incarcerated in the Barton County Jail. A total of approximately $2,000 was reportedly stolen from the store. * Two subjects were stopped December 9, at around 1:30 a.m., while they were carrying a fully decorated Christmas tree down the street. When contacted they said that they found the tree in a dumpster. One of the subjects had a warrant out of Oronogo. The warrant was confirmed and he was
arrested and taken to the Barton County Sheriff ’s Office for processing. * Reports for educational neglect were sent to the juvenile office on December 9, involving a six year old female, a seven year old female and a 10 year old female. * Officers were in the 100 block of Mayo on December 11, looking for a person who had a Lamar municipal warrant issued on a charge of failure to appear. Contact was made with a resident and permission to search her home for this individual was given to the officer. The person they were looking for, Angela Ray Campbell, 26, Kansas City, Mo., was found hiding in a closet. She was placed under arrest and transported to the Barton County Jail where she was processed and held until a
and surrounding area, but nobody was found in or around the scene of the crime. The investigation is ongoing.
court date. * A complaint in reference to a violation of a child order of protection was taken December 12 in the 800 block of Maple St. * A wallet was reportedly stolen December 12 from a vehicle. Investigation into this matter will continue, although it is undermined as to the exact location where the theft may have occurred. * Contact with a 31 year old male subject in the 1300 block of Lexington was made on December 13. The report was that the male was being threatening and acting strangely. He was taken to the Barton County Memorial Hospital where he was medically cleared and he was then transported to New Beginnings in Nevada on an emergency 96 hour committal.
Obtaining a quality soil sample is vital for receiving accurate nutrient recommendations for your field. In a 20 acre field, there are approximately 40 million pounds of soil. Of those 40 million pounds, you send one pound to the lab for results, so make sure that one pound represents the field well. Soil samples need to be taken every three to four years; sampling costs range anywhere from 14-20 dollars depending on where you go and which nutrients you want to test. The average soil test assesses nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, organic matter, neutralizable acidity, cation exchange capacity and pH levels. Micro nutrients are not tested for unless the producer requests it at an additional charge. Different soil types and soil needs are in the same pasture or field. Several samples bags need to be collected if the land is uneven. For example, if a pasture was once two pastures, separate samples should be taken on either side of the old fence line. If there is high animal traffic in a pasture, that area should be sampled separately as well. Hillsides and waterways should be sampled differently as well. If a pasture has been converted to a crop field, separate samples need to be taken if a pond or tree line has been removed. Soil nutrient properties can fluctuate throughout the year
depending on the season. When soil sampling it is important to take samples at the same time of year, each year samples are taken to provide consistency. The best time to take a sample for forages and spring-seeded crops is when the field is idle; usually after harvest in the fall or winter. For fields with winter wheat and fall-seeded crops, sampling during the idle time in the summer is best. Pre-plant or pre-side-dress nitrogen samples for corn should be taken in the spring as close to planned nitrogen application as possible. It is best to wait at least three months after application of phosphorus fertilizer, lime or manure before taking a soil sample. Sample cores need to be at least six to eight inches deep; too shallow of a sample can cause an overestimate of soil fertility levels. Every core should be the same depth and quantity to provide uniformity. A zigzag pattern of random soil sampling across the field works well in most situations. If using a shovel instead of a soil probe, dig a hole and slice off one side. Collect 10-20 cores in a bucket, crumble and mix them well. Then remove sticks, rocks and grass and place about one pint of soil into a plastic bag or soil sample box. Always label the bag in reference to where the sample was taken in order to identify it when the results are received. The number of cores collected should reflect the variation of the land and land history; more samples if the land is varied, less if it is more uniform, it is better to take too
many samples as opposed to too little. Grid soil sampling, which is sampling the field in 2.5 acres per sample, is economical when used in high yielding fields; especially when significant variations in soil tests are anticipated. It can also be useful in a field where the history is unknown. Grid soil sampling provides the most accurate results when paired with a variable rate spreader. Interpreting soil tests are the most difficult part of the process. The first section of the soil test report, given by University of Missouri laboratory, represents the current level of nutrients. Macro nutrients are expressed in pound per acre and micro nutrients are expressed in particles per million (ppm) and rated on a scale of very low, low, medium, high, very high, to excessive. The lower section is the recommendations of the nutrients expressed in pounds per acre according to the desired yield goal and cropping option. Limestone tonnage recommendations can be calculated by dividing the Effective Neutralizing Material (ENM) by the guarantee of the limestone dealer. ENM guarantees usually range from 400-450; the greater the ENM, the more fine the lime grade. Dolomitic lime may be suggested if the soil is low in magnesium, but there is little yield response so it should only be applied when lime is suggested to raise the pH. For more information contact the Barton County Extension office at (417) 682-3579.