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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2014

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Winterfest draws big crowd, raises $5,000

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat

see RENEWALS, page 6A

Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper A large crowd turned out for Winterfest, the kick-off fundraiser for the Barton County Community Fund. Right, music for the event was provided by Sober as a Judge.

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer LAMAR-The Barton County Community Fund (BCCF) held its kick-off event, January 11, at Memorial Hall, and by all standards it was a success. A large crowd filled the hall, and many danced to the music of Sober as a Judge. Nancy Curless, public relations and communications chair, reported Winterfest cleared $5,000 for

the fund, which is designed to serve the needs of non-profit organizations throughout Barton County.

BCCF has been two years in getting organized, and its stated objectives are to keep wealth in Barton County, transfer wealth with tax benefits, ensure that a family’s legacy remains alive, and keep Barton County growing and strong.

Event and table sponsors for Winterfest were Pat and Carol

Barr, Bruce and Sharon Belline, Charles and Nancy Curless, John and Sharon Gulick, Heritage State Bank, Jim and Jane McKinney, Dr. Jeff and Jane Moyer, Nelson and Kelley Nichols, Jim and Bonnie O’Neal, Nichols & Nichols/ Barton County Title Company, Steve and Debra Probert, Redneck Outdoor Products, Bob and Sheri Quillen, Seed & Farm Supply, Dave and Marsha Sorrick, and Thorco.

It’s time for Fires under investigation Progress 2014

The Lamar Fire Department responded to a structure fire located at 12 SE 13th Rd. in Lamar, at 8:08 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9. Superior Striping and Seal own the structure and the cause is currently under investigation.

Damage was moderate with no injuries. The owner reported the fire.

The fire department responded with three trucks and 16 firefighters and was on the scene for approximately 3 ½ hours.

The Barton County Ambulance and the Barton County Sheriff ’s Department assisted the Lamar Fire Department.

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat The Lamar Democrat “Progress Edition 2014” will be published March 26. It is time once again for the area to send in stories regarding events that took place in 2013, as well as plans for 2014.

A form was available in the January 15 edition of the Lamar Democrat and will also be published on February 12. Those interested may also pick up a copy of the form at our office, 100 E. 11th St. After the form is completed, they may be brought to the office, e-mailed to us at info@ lamardemocrat.com or sent by mail to P.O. Box 458, Lamar, MO 64759.

The stories to be published this year will be categorized under three sections, Health, Government and Community. In order to publish this yearly section, the public’s help is needed. Send your story based on the questionnaire and remember there is no charge as this is a free service that the Lamar Democrat offers to its readers. All stories are subject to editing by the newspaper.

Stories are needed by February 28. This deadline is very important in order to assure that the various stories appear. Photos can also be included with the story see PROGRESS, page 6A

INDEX

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

BCCF is under the non-profit status of the Southeast Kansas Community Foundation and Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. Administrative management of all contributions will be through these two foundations. However, control over awarding any funds will be under the direction of a local eight member Barton County Community Fund Advisory board. All donations are tax deductible.

A frame house at 800 Maple was extensively damaged by fire, Monday morning, just before noon. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. Three fire department vehicles and 18 fire fighters responded to the alarm and remained on the scene approximately three hours. Assistance was provided by the Barton County Ambulance Department and the Lamar Police Department. According to the fire department report, the structure was owned by Lloyd Holtzen. No one was Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper injured.

Fire department responds to structure fire The Lamar Fire Department responded to a structure fire located at 1701 Cherry in Lamar at 4:10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15. Helen Shepard owns the structure and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Damage was a total loss. Four injuries were reported, with all needing medical treatment.

A neighbor reported the fire.

The Lamar Fire Department responded with three trucks and 16 firefighters and was on the scene for approximately 5 ½ hours. The Jasper Fire Department, Barton County Ambulance and the Lamar Police Department assisted the local fire department.

AOK seeks assistance, but city is legally prohibited

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer LAMAR-About Our Kids (AOK) has received no federal grants for 2014 and is desperately in need of financial rescue.

It provides a wholesome after school place to hangout, meals, recreation, counseling, and a quiet place to study.

It is situated in two locations, grades 1-5 in the Wolf Building and grades 6-12 in Nathan’s Place on the northwest corner of the Lamar square.

Dan O’Sullivan appeared before Monday night’s city council meeting to seek financial help from the city. He has cooked for Nathan’s Place on a weekly basis for the past two years. O’Sullivan said fund raising during the past month has been remarkably successful, but it simply has not been able to raise the amount needed. The budget for both locations is $150,000. So far, the annual support of $30,000 from the Finley Foundation has been received, and $54,000 from other sources has been raised. This leaves a shortage of $66,000.

Since the utility costs for both loca-

tions of AOK is approximately $1,000, O’Sullivan said he was asking for $12,000 from the city.

There was nothing but praise for AOK heard from the council. Police Chief Ron Hager said it is hard to measure the success of AOK but implied that the crime rate would likely be higher without it. He concluded by endorsing the program. Mayor Keith Divine said it was an important project.

The city contributing money to a private organization became the legal stumbling block. City Attorney Steven Kaderly said the city must have a contract for services rendered before it can provide money to a private organization. He cited a case in Livingston County where the county commission had assisted a private group and wound up in circuit court. Although eventually acquitted, the county lost $50,000 in attorneys’ fees.

Although it has been observed a contribution would be legal if it benefitted the public good, Kaderly consulted a copy of the Missouri Constitution and found that the exception “for pub-

lic benefit or public good” is not to be found in the constitution. He said, “I’m sorry to disappoint you, but there is risk here, and I’m just trying to keep you out of trouble.”

The discussion concluded when the council instructed City Clerk Traci Cox to contact the Missouri Municipal League to see if it can recommend a way to get around the legal barrier to donations to private entities.

After failing to receive a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to demolish the Gilkey Building on the northeast corner of the city square, the council has now adopted a different approach. After an inspection revealed its condition is worse than a year ago, a resolution was adopted to seek funding through an emergency CDBG to demolish the building and adjacent structures.

The city will dedicate $4,000 in local funds, plus a 20 percent cash match of the total demolition costs. With $800 of in-kind labor provided by city crews, it’s estimated that a grant of $134,000 will see ASSISTANCE, page 2A

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CORRESPONDENTS Coonfoot & Vicinity

By LOUISE OTT Peeking out the door this early Monday morning I was glad to see that the snow had melted so I could get my garage door open and get my vehicle out. Yesterday (Sunday) was the first time I got to go to church in three weeks.

Sara Payne, Olathe, Kan., spent the weekend with her mother, Louise Ott. Vanessa and Nathaniel Hudson were dinner guests of Louise Ott. Gary and Judy Nelson, Michael Nelson and Ella Mae Turpen enjoy going to dinner on Sunday at a restaurant.

Arbry Winans, Ray and Tristan and Nicole Winans and Elvin Winans Jr. and Durella were visitors of Marie Winans.

Jane Moss visited Louise Ott and we played Double 9 Dominoes. That was fun.

Remember, the big bridge south of Alba is now open. It is so nice to go straight through, instead of detouring to other roads to get to 96 Hwy. David and Josh Shubert, Kenneth Dee and Esther Archer and Louise Ott were dinner guests on

Sunday of George Straw.

Steve Patterson, pastor of Alba Friends Church non-profit organization, appreciates any donations from anyone. Call him on his cell phone at 1-417793-3308 or home phone, 1-417-525-6107 and he will tell you the days he’s open for breakfast at 212 Main in Alba.

Sheldon

By DARLENE SHERIDAN There were good crowds out for church after the weather cancelled all services last week.

The Vision Committee met Sunday afternoon to plan the presentation with Drury University architect students, which will be January 22. We are looking forward to the ideas this group will develop for Sheldon.

Sheldon basketball teams are playing in separate tournaments. The boys beat Bronaugh at the Golden City Tournament.

The Sheldon Library Board met January 11, at the city library. The library is opened Monday and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

Assistance, continued from page 1A be needed to complete the project.

The city’s zoning ordinance was amended to omit the use (or placement) of manufactured homes and manufactured homes of residential design from R-2 and R-3 zones. All new manufactured homes must be placed in areas designated for them. Whenever an old manufactured home is replaced, it must be replaced with a manufactured home no more than 15 years old at time of placement. If its location is in noncompliance with current zoning regulations, it will be grandfathered in to that location.

The council has lost all patience with failure to complete demolition of

a nuisance structure at 1700 Grand owned by Steve Tanner. All extensions have expired, and the structure is only partially removed. The city will hire someone to demolish and remove the building, billing the expense to the taxes due on the property.

City Administrator Lynn Calton reported that weather-delayed work has resumed on the bridge replacement at 18th and Gulf. Archways will soon be lowered into place, and the bridge could be reopened as soon as the end of January. Again, if weather permits.

A year end report on the use of the outdoor pool of the aquatic park showed a sharp decline

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Sympathy is extended to Thelma Roe’s family.

Thelma was a business teacher at Sheldon for several years.

The food pantry will be in Sheldon January 23, at 10 a.m., at the Community Building in the Sheldon Park. This pantry is open for Sheldon and Bronaugh residents.

January 13, the Sheldon American Legion and Auxiliary met for their monthly meeting at the Sheldon Lion’s Club.

For-getme-nots

By GAIL LEAMING Someone told me that after the round of doctors we were sent to with Ron, that I should write some of the things I found out about our medical system. One in particular is the AMAS test. We couldn’t find a doctor around here that gave the test, yet the doctors in Arkansas and Texas asked us if we had had one. The other day a friend from Oklahoma said it really interested her that we had not had one. It seems that her insurance pays for a mammogram once a year, a colon screening every five years and an AMAS test every two

from 2012. Pool income dropped from $60,385 in 2012 to $40,828 in 2013. Concession sales dropped from $21,458 to $9,353. Reasons for the decline appeared to be a shorter season in 2013, 78 days, as compared to 86 days in 2012. Also, 2013 experienced six days of closure due to weather.

Calton said replacement of the electric line behind the west side of the square is now about 50 percent completed.

Work has been done in such as manner as to limit power interruptions to customers to a minimum. He said its replacement was badly needed.

The city’s leaf pickup program has been delayed by inclement weather including ex-

years as a cancer preventive. The hospital, after five different calls in four weeks, has finally stopped calling us and begging us to have surgery. Even though they didn’t know what was wrong, they just needed the business I guess.

Why does our government not want us to take vitamin B17? You have to order it from other countries. We were also told by MD Anderson that you can take a biopsy with a needle from the lympnodes and they don’t all have to be taken out, that Ron could have lost the use of his arm if Springfield had done what they said they were going to do. So why do the doctors not use the needles? Why do the doctors not recommend asparagus for kidney and bladder infection? Why not treat with peroxide? I have more questions the more I dig for information.

Someone sent me this little ditty, so I thought I would pass it on. 1. The word has seven letters. 2.

Preceded God. 3. Greater than God. 4. More Evil than the devil. 5. All poor people have it. 6. Wealthy people need it. 7. If you eat it, you will die. Did you figure it out? The answer is nothing. I think I get these just to prove how stupid I might be, so I will let others feel the

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Ron went on a shop hop last Friday with me. He loves to go and eat. Loves the strawberry shortcake and at Green Forest McKee’s shop there is a table full of homemade cookies. Faye cooks the day before, all day, of every kind of cookie recipe she can find. Anyway, you can see why Ron loves going. We went on to see Dorothy Miller and Bill in Bella Vista and checked on her progress. She is so organized with her work that she makes me feel guilty.

Not!!!

Ron spent the whole day yesterday cleaning and sterilizing dog pens, giving dogs baths and medication. Boy, was it a cold day to do that. Dianna and Lonnie Gray had spent the day in Tulsa with, as I understand it, three dog surgeries on the dog. It was caught in an explosion at their home with a pilot light. She said the house wasn’t near as bad as the dog. Guess our lives have gone to the dogs.

Thanks Jackie Thomas for getting out in the cold to get straw for me and opening all those gates.

His cows don’t have a chance of getting out. Jay Steele’s mother passed away in New Jersey so the family flew out this week, even with Landon having foot surgery. He was a pretty sick puppy his self the first day. But I understand he made the plane.

Clea and Louis Kleeman are helping with chores.

Also, someone should ask Ron about his new dog box. Funny story. Went to the eye doctor for a check up and so did Clea and we both got good reports for the year.

Just about to finish up a quilt that I have been working on for six months. Sometimes it is good for the cold, so I can lock myself up and get something done in the sewing room. Kamala is back to work and has new pictures on another schoolroom, so will have to go and take pictures of this wall. They gave her a new room in a new building to do this one. Russ is back to work too after coming down for a weekend of hunting. He says he still has to watch his Koi pond because of the cold. As I said before. Stay warm and God bless.

treme cold. Barring more of the same, it should be wrapped up in about one more week.

The council unanimously adopted a resolution of intent to participate in the Barton County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan. This must be renewed every five years in compliance with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

CLUB NOTE

LAMAR COUNTRY CLUB WINTER BRIDGE CLUB

day, Jan. 21 will be Ro- scheduled for January 28 salee Potter. The hostess is Sondra Riegel.

Gloria Kurtz was the hostess Tuesday, Jan. 14, for Bridge. The first place winner was Imogene Williams, with Sondra Riegel placing second.

The hostess on Tues-

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Cedar County Master Gardener classes begin February 6

STOCKTON-Opportunities to gain and share horticultural knowledge is available through University of Missouri Extension’s Master Gardener program in Cedar County.

The Master Gardener program is an intensive horticulture course offered statewide by University of Missouri Extension. The 30 hours of classroom training provided by area horticulture specialists set Master Gardeners apart from other home gardeners and programs.

The Master Gardener class sessions will be held

every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., starting February 6 and running through April 17, at the Cedar County Health Complex in Stockton.

Graduation activities will be held on April 24.

A total of 12 three-hour sessions taught by trained professionals will cover horticulture principles and practices. Ornamentals, turf, vegetable gardening, fruit crops, landscape design and turf grass are some of the subjects covered through this course.

Master Gardeners are volunteers who assist with horticulture educa-

tion in the community.

Thirty volunteer hours from participants are required the first year after training. Following that, 20 volunteer service hours are required each year to remain an active Master Gardener.

The volunteer service is usually done by volunteering as part of a county Master Gardeners organization activities, serving as an advisor for community gardens or helping to maintain the demonstration gardens.

Enrollment for the class is limited and there is a fee of $150 per person or $250 per couple (with one

start putting out Christmas lights. One home that was well decorated with outside lights was the Chris Beard home on South College. There were

lights on the front and around the window, with most of the lights being white except for the windows that were outlined in colored lights. He had

about the good, the bad and the ugly. King Hezekiah was made King of Judah at the age of twenty-five in the year 724 The Bible doesn’t pull B.C. He was a good king; any punches… it tells he got rid of the idols in

the land, reopened the temple and directed the hearts of the people back to the Lord. As a result he and the country prospered. So far so good.

Then at the age of 39 Hezekiah got sick and Isaiah the prophet told him, “Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will not recover.”

Not so good. Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord, “Remember O Lord, how I have walked before you

By WILLIS STRONG Christmas is over but you can tell when Christmas is getting near in Liberal, as several homes

It’s time to be men

By ROB WILSON Pastor Lamar First Christian Church

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set of materials). Registration and payment are due by January 23. To register for the course or to request more information contact the Cedar County MU Extension Center at (417) 276-3313 or email davismp@missouri.edu.

The Master Gardener program is a popular and successful statewide volunteer communityservice organization administered through University of Missouri Extension. Go to http:// extension.missouri.edu/ mg/ to learn more information about the Master Gardener program.

Christmas lights in Liberal

The home of Justin and Toni Johnson at 221 N. Denton in Liberal was decorated for the Christmas holiday season. The Johnson family moved into the former home of Edward and Theda Savage, who moved to Joplin after residing in Liberal for 50 years. The Savages were the editors and publishers of The Liberal News from 1955-1975. Johnson teaches in the Liberal schools.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014 •

Jeffries-Maberry engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew and Jeannie Jeffries are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Eleanor Elisabeth Jeffries, to Jordan Tad Maberry, son of Alan Maberry and Becky Backs Maberry, Lamar. Eleanor is a junior at Pittsburg State University and is the event coordinator at the Barton County Chamber of Commerce in Lamar. Jordan graduated from Missouri Southern State University with a degree in Marketing and works as a sales representative for the Cintas Corporation. A June 28 wedding is planned.

The couple plans to reside in Lamar after a honeymoon in Mexico.

lights along the roofline, a white tree at the edge of the yard near the road and a row of candy canes.

On the north side of the house was a large white star.

Also on College Street, the house next to the Beards had an arrangement of colored lights.

North up the street, on the corner of College and Maple, the former Fred Shaw home had a nice assortment of lights and snowmen that lit up.

Did you notice how nice Main Street looked this year with the Christmas lights downtown? When I was a kid growing up in El Dorado Springs I always looked forward to going to town at night before Christmas to see the lights strung across Main Street. Just as you drove down the hill going north, the town glowed with all the lights. The bandstand down in the park also had

lights.

Further north on Main Street is the home of Margaret Smith, who each year decorates her home and yard with many colored lights. She had her windows outlined in red lights with various colors throughout the yard.

Across the street from the Smith home, Val and Caroline Clark had many colored lights fastened to the roofline of the home, with a tree that shone with white lights in the window. On north is a house on the west side that had a multitude of

colored lights. I am also fond of blue lights and T.D. and Patsy Yount had blue icicle lights across their porch facing west.

Turning west on K Hwy you couldn’t help but notice the red light and big white star at Seed and Farm. A short distance down the road they erected a manger scene of light figures in colored lights and across the road at the main business office hung a large wreath in white lights. Driving into Liberal from the east and

faithfully and with wholehearted devotion and have done what is good in your eyes.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. God sends Isaiah back to Hezekiah and says, “You’ve got 15 more years.” It’s getting good again.

Hezekiah soon has some visitors from Babylon and was so proud of his recovery and wealth that he acted like a “show-off ”.

Isaiah shows up again and tells Hezekiah that he blew it. He tells Hezekiah this prophecy: “The time will surely come when

everything in your palace and all that your fathers have stored up until this day, will be carried off to Babylon. Nothing will be left, says the Lord. And some of your descendants, your own flesh and blood who will be born to you, will be taken away and they will become eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.”

This is bad.

But look at what Hezekiah says to this not-sopleasant prophecy; “The word of the Lord you have spoken is good,”

Hezekiah replied. For he thought, “There will be peace and security in my lifetime.” Now this is ugly.

When it was about him, Hezekiah prayed to the Lord for a different outcome. When it comes to his children and future grandchildren (and his entire country!) he basically says, “O.K. Lord, as long as it doesn’t affect me.” This selfish attitude sunk a family and a nation.

In the book, “Raising a Modern-Day Knight,” the author contends that to be a real man you have these four attributes: You reject passivity (you’re going to get involved and not remain on the sidelines), you accept responsibility, you lead courageously and you expect a greater reward.

Manasseh (Hezekiah’s son) grew up to be the most wicked king of all, totally ruining the country because his dad thought, “at least it doesn’t affect me.” It’s time to be concerned about the future of the Church and our country, even if it doesn’t personally affect you… it’s time to be men!

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Metzger’s Mutterings

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Well, it has been a week since my “fender bender” and hopefully life will get back to some semblance of normalcy within the next couple of weeks. I haven’t even begun to search for a new vehicle as I’m waiting to see what the settlement will be.

Hopefully I’ll be able to find one as dependable, economical and comfortable as the one I had.

I am strictly a GM person, having inherited the trait from my father who would buy nothing else.

That at least narrows the list of what I’m looking for.

In the meantime I am driving our second car

Letter to editor

Dear Editor: On January 16 we returned home about 5:30 p.m., after dining out, to find our utility pole, with our neighbors and our electric and telephone lines attached, leaning at a very precarious angle.

I called city hall, which connected me to the fire department.

I informed him of my situation and he told me he’d notify the electric department. In less than 30 minutes a supervisor was at my door. He told me he had looked at the pole and he would have someone come and secure the pole with a guy line and that a crew would come the next day

that I affectionately refer to as "the blue bomb". It’s great for around town, but don’t know how comfortable I would feel taking it on the highway.

Most anyone that knows me knows that I have always loved to drive. It is something I have always been good at and proud of, until now. Oh well, accidents do happen and unfortunately you have to deal with the aftermath.

I now have difficulty doing something that I have always enjoyed, but I am working on it.

The worst part of it all is not getting to see the grandsons! Normally this

and replace it.

The electrician came and by 7 p.m. he had the pole secured.

The next morning, at 9 a.m., the crews were here. One of the crew came to the door and told us they were there and the electricity would be off for about 30 minutes. Within two hours and 15 minutes those men had removed the defective pole, installed the new pole and did a very good job of reconnecting the electrical and telephone lines.

I said all that to say this… Everyone I had contact with during this adventure was very polite, very professional and gave me

time of year we travel north to watch Kobyn play basketball, then spend the weekend with him. It has been a whole month since we had him for Christmas and Gary and I are known to have serious Kobyn withdrawal symptoms if we go too long without being with him. You have to realize that we were with Ko just about every day of his life for his first six years.

We have a great relationship with him and are so thankful that his mom Peyton allows us to continue to be a part of his life.

Unfortunately, they did

the feeling that they were glad to “fix my problem for me”.

My wife and I came back to Lamar in 1995, after retiring.

We left Lamar in 1955 and my career moved us from the East Coast to the West and four years in the Orient. We love living here because it’s the best place in the world to live, “in our opinion”, and that is due in a very large part to the city employees, like the electrical department crews that took care of our problem.

Well done electrical department and Lamar city employees.

Mr. and Mrs. Weston Breshears, Lamar

not have enough participants this year for basketball, but that won't stop us. As soon as I purchase a new vehicle, believe me, we will be heading that way. That's what indoor water parks are made for.

The last time we were there we went to St. Joseph for the first time and really liked the town.

There is a hotel with a two story water park, close to a Chili's (who could ask for anything more!) and it's calling our name.

The other grandson is much closer, but even heading to Webb City is out of the question at this time. It's been going on three weeks since we've seen Landon and boy do I miss the little stinker.

It's amazing how much he lights up our life with his smile and demeanor.

He is such a happy little boy and he makes us feel good just being around him.

In order to have Jud and Meghan bring him to see us, I had contemplated bribing Jud with his favorite meal of homemade chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, steamed broccoli with Velveeta and a huge salad.

In fact, I did bring up the subject with Jud the last time he called to see how I was doing and he was all

for it. The problem is that this is basketball season and probably one of his busiest times of year.

As well as the other schools and tournaments he does, Jud will also be refereeing some college basketball games this year, so hopefully I will have a vehicle to get to go watch him work. I am proud of what he does and he is good at it. I've watched him for many years and hopefully for many more to come. He loves what he's doing and makes a good living at it, which is something all of us hope to attain. I believe I have finally reached that plateau in my life and it's a pretty neat feeling.

So here’s to hoping that I’m going to be mobile soon as I have too many family and friends that are far enough away, that having a dependable car helps me keep in touch with them all. And if I don’t find something soon, I can always crawl up on that proverbial saddle and hoof my way.

Who knows, it just might work out the kinks that are still letting my body know that it has been abused. After all, I can’t let my grandsons forget about “Ga” as most know that have them, grandchildren are the best!

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Greenfield

Greenfield City Council votes to establish partnership with CMH

GREENFIELD-Mayor Wynes called the Greenfield City Council meeting to order on December 4, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was taken and those pres-

ent were Jack Pugh, Vicki Lollar, Cathy Harrington, Beth Wright and Attorney Allen Rose and his wife Sherry. Bob White was absent.

Minutes of the No-

vember 19 meeting were unanimously approved as corrected. The correction noted that John and Karen Daniel had just received a warning, not a ticket.

Lollar made a motion, seconded by Pugh, to give city employees December 24 off in addition to Christmas day. Three yes votes followed.

After discussion, Pugh

made a motion, seconded

by Lollar, to approve the CMH memorandum of understanding that establishes a partnership between the City of Greenfield and CMH, in case of

a natural disaster for priority to water and sewer lines. The voted passed unanimously.

With no further business the meeting adjourned.

By CAROLYN HEAD Dade County reporter

Western Commissioner David Rusch, Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell and County Clerk Melinda Wright.

The meeting was called to order by Daniel.

There were several members of the Dade-

Lawrence Agricultural Environment Association, as well as community members present.

They questioned where the issue with Clinton Heading stood. The commission told them that they were working on it

with the sheriff and the prosecutor. Daniel stated that they can’t speak for the sheriff ’s part, but that the matter has not been dropped. Daniel added, “It is being worked on and we feel the action will be taken as headway is be-

ing made”. An individual asked for clarification on 4.9. Dry handling manure practice applies only to CAF property. Once it leaves the CAF property, the health ordinance does not apply, it is then under DNR regulations.

Bob Glenn spoke to the commissioner regarding his research. The health ordinance is the only power the county has, so it must be enforced. The Dade County ordinance does not apply across the county line. Daniel made the mention that some changes needed to be made to the ordinance.

Glenn said his position is in the interpretation.

There is a difference in opinion regarding Glenn and the commission.

Daniel informed the group present that the commission wanted to see everyone represented.

A member of the group stated that the main focus of the organization was to educate citizens regarding

the ordinance.

Daniel explained that there is a committee set up from the dairy, beef, agriculture and small farms to try to come up with a resolution for everyone regarding the CAFOs and the resident’s needs and concerns.

The minutes from December 9 were unanimously approved following corrections. A committee of citizens to review ordinance 2007100 was discussed. The commission reviewed the status of bridge no.

4600005. Daniel stated that the outlook on the boiler did not look good and he asked for a proposal to fix or replace it.

The cost to replace would be approximately $60,000.

The air conditioning and heating system for the courthouse was discussed. The commission traveled to check on FR4.

The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m. to meet again on December 23.

CAFO concerns heard by Dade County Commission

GREENFIELD-Present at 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, for the Dade County Commission meeting were Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel,

Low water bridge problems discussed by Dade County Commission

By CAROLYN HEAD Dade County reporter

GREENFIELD-The Dade County Commission met Monday, Dec. 23, 9 a.m. Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel, Western Commissioner Davis Rusch, Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell and County Clerk Melinda Wright. Daniel called the meeting to order.

Dan Long, contractor, met with the commission regarding bids for

2014. Daniel stated that they had set a date for a bid. Long replied, “Yes, and it’s today”, then presented his bid. Long was informed by Daniel that bids would formally be opened on January 13, with the insurance bids to be opened January 27.

The commission has been informed that the price of re-bar and steel are going up $1.50 per bundle.

Possible projects were discussed for the year where there is a low water bridge. Possibilities to im-

prove the area were discussed. It was noted that guidance from an expert was needed.

The minutes from December 16 were unanimously approved as corrected.

Daniel contacted Allen Rose, attorney, to look over the real estate contract regarding the purchase of the old bank building on South Main St. Daniel also discussed the balance of the CART funds and the purchase of re-bar for use on bridge

work this year. A motion was made and seconded to purchase the discounted re-bar at a reduced cost from Viebrock for inventory regarding bridgework.

Daniel then called Viebrock and confirmed the intent to purchase.

The commission checked the low water crossing at S. Dade 166 and W. Dade 115.

The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m., to meeting again on December 30.

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Troxell distances self from Dade County Commission regarding CAFOs

GREENFIELD-A special meeting of the Dade County Commission was called to order by Randy Daniel at 10 a.m. Also present were Western Commissioner David Rusch and Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell.

The meeting was called in reference to a letter received from Gary Troxell, prosecuting attorney, regarding a letter he had submitted to the commission on December 24, informing them that he was no longer able to give legal advise to the county on the CAFO ordinance.

The letter went on to state, “As you know I own a small farm on the east side

of the county. I have been informed that the property next to me is under consideration for a CAFO. As such I have a personal stake in both the permitting for that place as well as the general legal advice I give you in the implementation of the CAFO ordinances on all the current pending permits.

“In order to avoid the appearance of impropriety in both the Civil advice I give the county as well as any criminal charges that may arise out of our CAFO ordinance, I am informing the County Commission that they need to seek legal advice from another source on all

By CAROLYN HEAD Dade County reporter

December 26, 2013.

David Heumader with Judge Bickel's office met with the commission. Heumader works for the State of Missouri, in the capacity of budget and detail. He is in the area weekly regarding drug court and reported seeing a lot of success in that area. A mental health court is being started in Vernon County. Heumader, whose office is in Nevada, is in the area on Wednesdays. Daniel stated, “We have a sheriff now” and Heumader replied, “Yes, I am very impressed, he really cares”.

The commission met with Prosecutor Gary Troxell regarding his letter to them dated December 24, 2013. CAFOs and the health ordinance were discussed.

Following a motion to approve the December 31, 2013 bills, two yes votes followed and the meeting adjourned.

Viebrock discusses savings to Dade County Commission

GREENFIELD-Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel called the Dade County Commission to order at 9 a.m. on December 30, 2013. Others present were Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell, Western Commissioner David Rusch and County Clerk Melinda Wright. The December 23 minutes were unanimously approved as corrected.

A second option from Viebrock was discussed regarding a $250 savings per ton of re-bar for the county. Maxwell made the motion, seconded by Rusch and unanimously approved the purchase. The total cost will be $14.002/82, which is a savings of $1300.

The health ordinance was discussed and a motion was made to approve the minutes from the special meeting on

The Liberal News and its first 50 years

The sage of Liberal, Proctor Moore, co-founder of The Liberal News and author of This Strange Town - Liberal, Missouri.

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer LAMAR-The Liberal News has been published for 104 years, no small accomplishment for a newspaper in a community of just 759 souls. A program covering the first 50 years of that newspaper was featured, January 12, at the first quarterly meeting of 2014 of the Barton County Historical Society. Presenting the program was Willis Strong, a former owner of The Liberal News.

The newspaper was founded by J.P. (Proctor) Moore and C.L. (Len) Delissa in 1910. Moore worked for the Liberal Enterprise, a predecessor of the News, and Delissa operated a print shop.

The first issue was dated Feb. 5, 1910.

Strong spiced his presentation with excerpts from a 50th anniversary copy of the News, dated Jan. 25, 1960. There were many names and events in the issue that tweaked the memories of several individuals in the audience. As a result, the presentation became an immensely enjoyable audience participation session.

Conveniently, there was an article featured on the front page written by Moore himself bearing the headline, “The Story of the Liberal News . . .”

Moore was 80 years old at the time and had been retired for several years.

Early in the article, he

observed, “I feel in recent years I have lost much of my punch as a writer.”

Nothing in this self-deprecating statement could be further from the truth.

The sagely co-founder of The Liberal News produced a lengthy and well written account of the News’ first 50 years.

When the The Liberal News began publishing in 1910, advertising began to shift away from the Enterprise to the new paper.

Enterprise owner, W. A. Martin endured declining revenues for three years and sold the struggling

paper in 1913. Later the same year, the Enterprise closed its doors.

The News came the closest to stopping publishing in 1934 when a fire ravaged parts of the east side of Liberal’s Main Street.

Most of the News offices were destroyed, but the newspaper would purchase new equipment and relocate across the street in the building where it has been ever since. For a period of time following the fire the News was printed by the Lamar Leader.

One of The Liberal News co-founders, Len Delissa died in the late 1940s.

Proctor Moore died in 1972, but not before he had written This Strange Town - Liberal, Missouri, which is arguably the best book written about Liberal to date.

Following Strong’s presentation, the society elected officers for the coming year. A motion was quickly offered, seconded, and unanimously approved to re-elect the current board by acclamation. They are Mike Orahood, president; Pauletta Orahood, vice-president; Beth Brisbin, secretary; Patty McKay, treasurer; and Betty Gideon.

The next meeting of the Barton County Historical Society will be at 2 p.m., April 13, at the Lamar United Methodist Church.

CAFO questions. Should a prosecution request arise from our CAFO ordinance please let me know and I will have the Court appoint a Special Prosecutor in accordance with Missouri Statutes. Sincerely, Gary A. Troxell, Dade County Prosecuting Attorney”.

The commission responded to the letter with one of their own on December 26 stating, “We would like an explanation of what has changed. We know there has been some dialogue pertain-

ing to a CAFO permit, but to the best of our knowledge, there has been no permit filed or applied for. We would like to schedule a meeting with you to receive your reply to this, as well as any opinion you might have for hiring legal representation”. The letter was signed by members of the commission.

The commission is currently awaiting a reply.

The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

GREENFIELD-Mayor Wynes called the meeting of the Greenfield City Council to order on January 8, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

The city clerk took roll call and those present were Jack Pugh, Vicki Lollar, Cathy Harrington, Bob White and Beth Wright. Minutes from December 18 were accepted as amended.

Permission was asked to have 27 trees in the park trimmed and shaped, with two dead ones being taken out.

A bid of $1650 was unanimously approved. It was also reported that the generator at the east well was down and would cost approximately $750 to have it repaired. The generator is needed to run the wells if the electricity goes out.

Various deductibles were reviewed in order to save money. It was decided to keep the $500 deductible that had been approved on December 18, 2013.

With no further business the meeting adjourned.

Trees to be trimmed at park in Greenfield

Renewals, continued from page 1A can still be dropped off at the Democrat office, 100 E. 11th St., Lamar, or mailed to P.O. Box 458, Lamar, MO 64759.

Those wishing to use a debit or credit card may do so by calling me at 417-682-5529, ext. 60.

Subscribers may also look at their label and at the top left it will state

the exact date that the subscription is due.

In the past second notices have been sent and this too has changed. Subscribers will now receive a follow-up phone call to remind them that their paper is due. The call will be coming from the corporate office, as well.

There have been some

concerns expressed from various individuals receiving these phone calls.

They are legit; however, if you have any questions, feel free to verify the fact by calling me. In today’s age one can never be too careful, so if anyone is unsure regarding the call, I will be glad to verify what you have been told.

and can be sent to us, or if needed, call 417682-5529, ext. 60 to set up an appointment to have a picture taken.

For photos that are submitted, an actual photo can be used or they can be e-mailed to the above address.

Photos need to be in jpg format.

Every year we attempt to make Progress better than the one before and your help is definitely needed to do so. Please consider a promotional display advertisement to help with the printing

of this edition. Anyone interested in purchasing advertising may call Melissa Little at 417-6825529, ext. 62.

The Democrat staff appreciates all help and looks forward to including your story in this yearly edition.

turning on NN Hwy. the home of David and Peggy Worsley was decorated to the hilt. On south on NN Hwy., or Payne Street as it is noted for, the Mooney home was well decorated this year.

Turning west on Maple was the home of Neva Meadows. There were some other houses on the street that also had lights. Turning east on K Hwy. and turning right on Denton Street, many homes were decorated. Café owner Mary

Toney had decorated her home. Down Denton St., the former home of Edward and Theda Savage, had lights all over it, as well as many decorations.

On down the street at the Shoemaker home, decorated lights were on the front of the house. Bob and Sally Fast had lights at their home and those white candles glowed in the window by the garage.

Others having lights were Virginia Bunton, Don Butts, Jolene Selvey and the Chris Nichols home.

The Yale Street homes of Bazal and Collier also had lights in front this year.

Tom and Marlene didn’t put out as many lights as usual, but they were good.

Brian Beard had his home aglow with lights around the roofline and in the yard. The last assortment of decorations were on each side of the road on Gross St., where the Joni Engle family lives. We counted 50 decorations!

There are probably some that I did not mention as when I did my drive through at night it was cold and I was taking notes, so I might have missed some. I hope you enjoyed the lights as much as I did.

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Lights, continued from page 3A

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Section B

Lamar Community Betterment seeks participants

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat

Lamar Community Betterment is in the process of getting information out to the area, in order to provide assistance where needed. As with most organizations, membership seems to be waning and CB is in need of new ideas in order to keep the organization as prominent as it has been in years past. This can only be done with help from the public.

In 1963 the Missouri Department of Economic Development established Missouri Community Betterment (MCB) to encourage improvements in Missouri communities with a population of 5,000 or less. The Lamar CB was formed in 1965 and provides information, connections and a 501(c)3 (federally tax exempt) umbrella to help incubate and support community improvement projects.

CB membership is comprised of individuals, civic and frater-

nal organizations, businesses, city and county government, churches and other private and public agencies. Current Lamar CB partnerships include the Back Pack Snack Meals, LGL Sheltered Workshop bus, Tools for School, Truman Area Transportation Service, the 10th Street Community Farmers’ Market, Lamar Community Theatre and CB Youth involvement.

Organizations that are currently fostered by CB are About Our Kids Development Service, Barton County Achieving Wellness and Security Health Coalition and Community Plaza Rescue. Past projects that Lamar CB was instrumental in helping with were the Stilabower Observatory from 1993-94; the Plaza Theatre renovation from 1993-98; Moore Pavilion in 1999; the Wolf Community Center, 2001-03; the Constitution Square Memorial Sidewalk project, 2012-13 and Plaza Take 2 projector installations, 2012-13.

Lamar Heights adopts surplus budget

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

LAMAR HEIGHTS-The Lamar Heights Board of Aldermen has adopted a surplus budget for calendar year 2014.

Total estimated expenses are $10,200. From the general fund, the city expects to spend $1,000, from capital improvements $5,600, and from the street fund $3,600. Estimated income going into the three funds is $110,720, which creates a surplus of $100,520.

A line item in the budget is a $5,000 contribution to the Barton County Community Development Corporation (CDC). Mayor Jerry Marti and the board of aldermen specified that the contribution was “up to but not to exceed $5,000” and would be designated for purchase of hard assets such as office furniture and equipment.

The city will have to approve any purchases coming out of the $5,000.

CDC Economic Development Director John Adams was present to discuss the contribution to the CDC as well as Independent Diesel Services, which will soon set up operations on a 6,000 square foot parcel of land south of the Lamarti Travel Plaza. The new business will serve the needs of diesel tractor-trailer rigs travelling on Interstate 49.

The new clerk/secretary for Lamar Heights is Vicki Pugh,

CPA. Since she prefers keeping the records of Lamar Heights in her own computer, there is no longer a need for the computer purchased earlier by the city for that purpose. The board decided to offer the completely unused computer to AOK (About Our Kids). That organization took possession of it on January 16.

Leisa Blanchard, representing the Change Club, addressed the board about striping on the Sixth Street overpass to be built later this year. She is seeking striping on the overpass that will allow space for a walking and bicycle lane. Since the overpass will be built under a contract with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), it is expected that they will do the striping.

Blanchard said she was not seeking money for the striping, just the support of the Lamar Heights board. That was quickly granted unanimously by the board.

Before the meeting adjourned, incumbent members of the board of aldermen filed for re-election, Jim Soma in Ward 1 and Erin Miller in Ward 2. The period of filing remains open until 5 p.m., January 21.

Prospective candidates should file in the office of Vicki Pugh.

The next meeting of the Lamar Heights Board of Aldermen will be at 5:45 p.m., April 13, in the office of Vicki Pugh, CPA.

The CB meets the second Wednesday of every month, at 12 noon, at the Wolf Center, 801 E. 12th St., Lamar. Their mission is “To make Lamar a better place to live, work and raise families”. Over the past 48 years Lamar has earned more youth and adult awards than any other community in Missouri.

The MCB State Awards Committee stated the following this past year regarding Lamar, “Excellent examples of adult leadership and commitment to the welfare of the community through volunteerism and service. Outstanding youth are clearly in charge of selection and implementation of multiple community projects that

positively impact various segments of the community”.

All are encouraged to attend the next meeting, to be held Wednesday, Feb. 12, 12 noon, at the Wolf Center in Lamar, in order to see what can be done to assist this great organization.

I know I’ll be there!

For more information call Elaine Davis at 417-682-3579.

New way to seal basement walls

Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper New technology is being used to seal the basement walls of a house at 66 Southeast 30th Lane. Soil is removed by David Johnson’s Hydro-Vac equipment.

Then, the walls are cleaned and sealed by fluid from a high pressure hose, followed by installation of a perimeter drain. It is a project of Eric Jeffries.

Out with the old, in with the new

By JESSICA HOUDYSHELL Registered Dietician Barton County Memorial Hospital Make your habits healthy this year. Begin with eating breakfast. There's no better way to start your morning - and the year - than with a healthy breakfast. Breakfast provides your body with the fuel it needs to make energy to keep you focused and active throughout the day. Not only that, but if you are trying to lose weight, fueling your body regularly will help you from possibly making unhealthy decisions later in the day based on hunger. The key to a good breakfast is balance. Include lean protein, whole grains and fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables. For example, oatmeal cooked with low-fat milk and sliced almonds and berries or crust-less quiche with mixed veggies, low-fat cheese and a slice of whole wheat toast.

Cut back on caffeine. Too much caffeine can interfere with sleep, can make you jittery and can cause you to lose energy later in the day.

Keep your caffeine intake in check by limiting regular coffee to three cups or less a day. And watch what you put into it. Skip unwanted calories and sugar by drinking it as plain as possible. Need to wean off? Try three things: switch to half decaf or tea, drink plenty of water and eat small, frequent meals to keep up energy.

Bring lunch to work. How do you make bringing lunch to work easy? Have a plan for the week. Have the right foods to put together by stocking up the fridge and pantry and setting yourself up for success. Consider prepar-

ing the week's lunches over the weekend - bake chicken, chop veggies, steam rice. Make sure your options include a combination of protein and carbohydrates. For example, whole grain bread with turkey, one cup of veggies and a piece of fruit. Or a salad with veggies and chicken, a piece of fruit and a 100 calorie cup of low-sodium soup. It doesn't have to be a full meal, especially if you’re short on time. Try yogurt and fruit, crackers and low-fat cheese or hummus and baby carrots.

Eat more fruits and vegetables. Fruits and veggies add color, flavor and texture, plus vitamins, minerals and fibers to your plate. Try picking a fruit or veggie you've never tried each time you go to the grocery store. Don't let winter stop you from enjoying produce either. It might be harder to find fresh options, but frozen and canned are great alternatives.

Cook dinner at home. Making meals at home doesn't have to zap the last bit of your time and energy. The trick is to plan ahead. Prepping on the weekend is a great time saver. Choose options you can make in advance. For example, cook a batch of soup you can portion out for lunches or dinner during the week, or bake a whole chicken to slice for sandwiches, wraps and casseroles, suggests Crandall.

Use shortcuts such as pre-cut or frozen veggies and keep staples on hand such as low-sodium broth, herbs and lemons for flavoring. A quick and easy idea is to turn leftover beef into stew with beans, no salt added diced tomatoes and pre-cut veggies.

For more information or questions call 417681-5263.

OATS Transportation Service welcomes the new year

By DORRIS MAYFIELD

A happy new year to everyone!

Southwest Region OATS continues the opportunity of providing transportation service for medical and personal needs to the Barton and Dade county communities. OATS is dedicated to supplying service to anyone regardless of age, income, race, gender, religion, disability or national origin. Individuals are picked up at their residences and in most instances reservations may be made as late as the evening before the intended trip. OATS prefer that you call your local contact listed below to schedule a trip instead of contacting the driver. Thank you for your cooperation.

For the public convenience and disposition, contacts and scheduled trips

are as follows: Please note – the contact for Jasper has changed until further notice. Also, please be advised that a change has been made in the contact for Liberal and Mindenmines.

Lamar, Golden City and Jasper, Dorris Mayfield, 417-682-3842, email chezdorri2127@att.net; Golden City, Bobbie Chappell, 417-537-8423 or Dorris Mayfield, 417-682-3842; Lockwood, Irma Finley, 417-232-4020; Greenfield, Anna Boyd, 417-637-2019; Arcola, Kyle Staley, 417-773-7381; Liberal and Mindenmines, Ona Mae Winship, 417843-2585.

Craig Hackney is the driver for the following scheduled Barton County trips: * First Monday of each month, pick up in Barton County for trip to Joplin; * Third Thursday of each month, pick up in Barton County for trip to Jo-

plin; * Second Monday of each month, pick up in Barton County for trip to Springfield; * Tuesday of each week, pick up in Mindenmines and Liberal for trip to Lamar; * Wednesday of each week – pick up in Golden City and Jasper for trip to Lamar; * Fourth Thursday of each month, pick up in Barton County for trip to Nevada.

Please note, OATS continues to pick up in Barton County for an extended trip to Galena, Kan. to coincide with the Joplin scheduled trips when medical appointments dictate at the Ortho 4-States Clinic.

Kenneth Liggons is the driver for the following scheduled Dade County trips: * First Monday of each month, pick up in Dade County for trip to Springfield; * Second Monday of each month, pick up in Dade County for trip to Bolivar; *

Every Thursday of each month, pick up in Dade County for trip to Greenfield.

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

A combined Barton and Dade county committee meeting is held the first Friday of every other month and meetings are open to the public.

OATS wishes to thank the Barton and Dade communities for their steadfast patronage and support throughout the year 2013 and the OATS contacts are always available to assist with your transportation questions and requirements.

Edwards Jones ranks No. 4 on Fortune Magazine’s list for 15th year Financial-services firm Edward Jones ranked No. 4 on Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For 2014" list in its 15th appearance on the prestigious list, according to Pat Barr, financial advisor in Barton County. The firm was the highest-ranking financialservices firm on the list.

Edward Jones' 15 Fortune rankings also include top 10

finishes for 11 years, top five rankings for six years and consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003. Last year the firm ranked No. 8 overall.

In the Fortune survey of associates, 96 percent of Edward Jones associates said they are proud to work at Edward Jones.

The survey also revealed that 96 percent of Edward Jones

respondents say firm leadership is honest and ethical; 93 percent say they are offered the training and development they need; and 95 percent feel pride in what they accomplish.

The full list and related stories will appear in the February 3 issue of Fortune and now at www.fortune.com.

To pick the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Fortune

partners with the Great Place to Work Institute to conduct the most extensive employee survey in corporate America.

Two-thirds of a company's score is based on the results of the institute's Trust Index survey, which is sent to a random sample of employees from each company. The survey asks questions related to their attitudes about management's

Bourne waives preliminary and is bound over for trial

LAMAR-Bobby Bourne waived a preliminary hearing, January 14, in Barton County Circuit Court and was bound

over for trial. Arraignment is set for February 3 at 1 p.m.

Bourne faces amended charges of child kidnap-

ping, statutory rape in the first degree, and murder in the first degree in the August murder of 12-year-old Adriaunna

Horton of Golden City.

Barton County Prosecutor Steven Kaderly filed the amended charges, dropping a charge of forc-

credibility, job satisfaction, and camaraderie. The other third of the scoring is based on the company's responses to the institute's Culture Audit, which includes detailed questions about pay and benefit programs and a series of openended questions about hiring practices, internal communications, training, recognition programs and diversity efforts.

ible rape.

Bourne appeared in person in court and was represented by Public Defender Joe Zuzul. He

is being held in a correctional facility in Bonne Terre where he is serving time on a previous conviction.

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Area students named to Drury’s Fall 2013 Dean’s List SPRINGFIELDEarning a spot on Drury University 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)

Ben Blalock, son of Ron and Marsha Blalock, is the sixth grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Ben spends a lot of spare time with his granny. His favorite sport is soccer. He’s usually at his friends or families home rather than his own.

Morgan Weimer, daughter of Josh Weimer and Tracy and John Candler, is the seventh grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. In her spare time Morgan likes to ride horses. She has a horse named Reba. Her favorite thing to do in school is read.

Justree Laxson, son of Jesse Laxson and Lorraine Merrdith, is the eighth grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Justree likes to run for school and at home. He really likes books about ghosts and wars. He also has siblings.

STAR Students

while carrying a full time course load of 12 or more semester hours at Drury.

Area students named to the Fall 2013 Dean’s List were Marina Davis, Lamar, and Samantha Niehoff, Lockwood.

Truman State releases Fall 2013 Provost and Vice President List KIRKSVILLE-Truman State University has released the Fall 2013 Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs List. To qualify for this list, an undergraduate student must attain a semester 3.503.99 grade point average and must complete 12 semester hours of

credit.

Area students named to the list include Ciara Morgan Shoff, Lamar, who is majoring in Athletic Training, and Erica Lynn Schnelle, Golden City, majoring in English, History, Pre-Education/ Secondary, Pre-Education/Secondary.

FAYETTE-Katlyn Douglas from Sheldon has been named to the Central Methodist University Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 semester.

To qualify for Dean’s List recognition, one

must be enrolled as a full time student and achieve a 3.5 or higher grade point average on the university’s 4.0 scale, according to Dr. Rita Gulstad, vice president and dean of CMU.

Douglas announced to Central Methodist University Dean’s List

STAR Students at Lamar East Primary for the week of January 20 are, third row, left to right, Darionna Robinson, Logan Kish, Kase Overstreet and Kaylynn Timmons; second row, Trent Torbeck, Caden Clark, T.J. Born and Draven Rhodifer; first row, Brevon Timmons, Chase Hammond, Kali Riggs and Brecken Ettleman. Not pictured is Ashley Cummings.

Scholarships available for 4-H and FFA youth

COLUMBIA-High school seniors active in 4-H or FFA can apply for a Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture scholarship by February 1, said University of Missouri Extension 4-H youth specialist Ben Gallup.

The Youth in Agriculture committee sponsors 30 $1,000 scholarships and the Missouri State Fair Foundation contributes seven $1,000 scholarships.

Sydenstricker John Deere of Missouri and Sydenstricker Angus Genetics fund one $2,500 scholarship.

High school seniors who have been active in 4-H and FFA and plan to pursue a degree in agriculture may apply.

Application forms and 573-882-3835. details are available online at www.mostatefair. com/youth-in-agriculture.

For more information contact Gallup at GallupB@missouri.edu or

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DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS MAXINE CEARNAL BOEHNE CARTHAGE-Services were held at 2 p.m.

Thursday at Weng Funeral Chapel for Maxine Cearnal Boehne, 94, Carthage, who died Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at St. Luke’s Nursing Center. Burial was in Dudenville Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at wengfuneralchapel.com.

Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Tatum and husband Bob, Carthage and Vickie Hoover Troutman and husband Don, Alba; three grandchildren, Jennifer Comer, Joplin, Michael Tatum, Carterville and Danielle Yost, Galena, Kan. and six great-grandchildren, Kiytierra, Gabby, Onnika, Savanah, Riley and Xander.

She was preceded in death by two husbands and a son and daughterin-law, Robert and Lynda Cearnal.

Mrs. Boehne was born July 25, 1919, in Dudenville, to Hardy and Bertha (Sherrod) White. She was reared by her stepmother, Icyl Hope White, after her mother passed away when she was 13 months old. She worked in the Carthage Senior High School cafeteria and then the Big Smith Factory until she retired. She was a former member of the Dudenville Methodist Church and a member of the Lockwood Immanuel Lutheran Church.

She married Paul Cearnal on Jan. 29, 1938. They lived and farmed together until his death in 1970.

She moved to Carthage in April of 1970 and in 1979 she was united in marriage to Delbert Boehne.

He also preceded her in death.

TOMMY A. GENTRY OAKLEY, Calif.-A memorial service is pending at the Renewed Life Church in Oakley for Tommy A. Gentry, 62, Oakley, who died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014.

Arrangements were under the direction of Higgins Mortuary in Antioch.

Survivors include his wife, Lisa Gentry; two sons, David Gentry and wife Ashley and Michael Stewart; three stepchil-

dren, Chrissy Rodriguez and husband Octavio, Ronald Phelps and James Phelps and Alissia Myers and six grandchildren, Tyler Gentry, Trevor Gentry, Angelina Gentry, Jacky Barajas, Audrianna Rodriguez and Annaliese Phelps.

Mr. Gentry was born in Ventura and was a longtime resident of Lamar, Mo. He was a football fan but especially loved the Chargers and enjoyed his days fishing in the ponds of Lamar with his sons.

He ventured out with his wife to travel to the states of Oregon, Arizona, Georgia, Texas and California. They later settled in Oakley, where he became ill with pneumonia after a short period of time.

For more information contact his wife, Lisa, at 925-446-7645.

CHARLES EDWARD “ED” LEAVELL SHELDON-A committal service was held at 2 p.m. Monday at Sheldon Cemetery, for Charles Edward “Ed” Leavell, 70, Sheldon, who died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, at Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan., following a lengthy illness. Jerod Lamb officiated.

Arrangements were under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Contributions may be made to the family, in care of the funeral home.

The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.

Survivors include two sons, Steve Leavell and wife Melissa and Jason “Blu” Leavell, all of Sheldon; five grandchildren, Kelsey, Eric, Devion, Kylie and Jason Leavell; three brothers, Wayne Leavell and wife Jeanie, Lamar, and David Leavell and Gary Leavell, both of Sheldon, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Marshall.

Mr. Leavell was born June 10, 1943, in Sheldon, to Sterling Edward “Pat” and Dorothy C. (Lathrop) Leavell. He was reared in the Sheldon area and was a 1961 graduate of Sheldon High School. He was enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967, serving in Vietnam. He worked for Texaco Pipeline for many years and retired

from Thorco in Lamar in 2007. He was a member of the Sheldon Baptist Church. \

BILLIE RAY PARNELL LAMAR-Services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Daniel Funeral Home for Billie Ray Parnell, 67, Lamar, who died Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, at Truman Healthcare Center. Darrell Doss officiated. Burial was in Pippenger Cemetery in Golden City.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include his wife of nearly 48 years, Marilyn Lee Parnell; a son, Brian Parnell and wife Amy, Parkersburg, W.V.; a daughter, Shannon Lane and husband Roy, Lamar; three sisters, Donna Jones and husband David, Lamar, Verna Jones and husband Martin, Lockwood and Karen White, Lamar; three grandsons, Austin Parnell, Cade Parnell and Isaac Parnell.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joann Willit.

Mr. Parnell was born Feb. 15, 1946, at Lamar, to Billie Raymond and Norma Irene (Sullivan) Parnell. He was a 1964 graduate of Lockwood High School. He had worked as a machine setter and trainer for O’Sullivan Industries and was also a cattle farmer. He loved hunting and fishing and spending time with family. He was also a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.

He married Marilyn Lee Taylor on March 25, 1966.

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and a sister, Donna Reed.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents; two grandchildren, Stefanie Blair Reed and Austin Reed, and a brother, Roger Schell.

Mrs. Reed was born July 19, 1934, in Jasper, to Floyd and Alice (Parker) Schell. She had held several jobs and after graduating high school she worked at the Carthage Five and Dime. She married John Reed at her parent’s home in Jasper. They farmed in Iantha and she was self-employed in the pet industry involving running of kennels and sales and transportation. In addition to have their own children, they opened their home to foster children.

LILLIAN E. GRACE LAMAR-A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Daniel Funeral Home for Lillian Elizabeth Grace, 81, Lamar, who died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at her home.

Rob Wilson will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until service time on Friday.

Contributions may be made to Lamar First Christian Church or Barton County Senior Center, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include a son, Charles Grace and wife Michelle, Lamar; three daughters, Katherine Marler, Lamar, Aleta L. Dunlap, Eagle Grove, Iowa and Minetta King and husband Gene, Lamar; a sister, Georgette Edith Perata, Killeen, Texas; four grandsons and one great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Marjorie Alice Walentine, who died Nov. 22, 2012 and a granddaughter, Katherine Elizabeth Boyer, who died in 1979.

Mrs. Grace was born Aug. 30, 1932, at Rockaway, NY, to George William and Marjorie Alice (Campbell) White.

She was a homemaker, a member of the Eastern Star, Rebekah Lodge and White Shrine, as well as being a member of Lamar First Christian Church.

She married Donald L. Grace in December of 1953, at Jamaica, NY. He preceded her in death.

LAMAR-Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Cornerstone Baptist Church for Martha “Joan” Reed, 79, Lamar, who died Friday, Jan. 17, 2014.

Minister Jack Slade officiated. Burial was in Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers were Laramie Todd, Adam Neher, John Bufford, George Bufford, Andrew Reed, Nathan Reed, Derek Reed and Kyle O’Brien. Music and vocals were by Douglas Gripka.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church.

The obituary may be viewed and condolences left online at www. konantzwarden.com.

Survivors include two sons, Michael O’Brien and wife Michelle, Eldorado, Kan., and Philip Reed, Kansas City; five daughters, Jolene Bufford, Fairview, Beth Reed, Lamar, Amy Driskell and husband Bill, Reeds, JOYCE ANN Donna Fritzwater, Columbus, Kan., and Megan WILLET-HYCHE Neher and husband Lynn, Jasper; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren see DEATHS, page 4B

All briefs are also posted on the calender at www.lamardemocrat.com.

THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 1974 will hold its 40th reunion planning meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23, 5:30 p.m., at the Davis Insurance office.

THE BARTON COUNTY SINGING Convention will be held Sunday, Jan. 26, 2 p.m., at Bethel Church, 2 ½ miles west of I49/71 on 126. This is a quarterly non-denominational singing fellowship and all are welcome to join in or just listen and enjoy.

THE RETIRED EDUCATORS OF the Barton County Area will meet Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Christian Church Fellowship Hall. George Nichols will be addressing the issue of preparing wills and trusts. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m., with the meeting to begin at 9 a.m. Remember to bring nonperishable items for Nathan’s Place.

VFW POST 3691 AND LADIES Auxiliary will meet Monday, Jan. 27, 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.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF LAMAR will host its Men and Boys Night Out – Wild Game Feed on Saturday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m. Everything is free.

The guest speaker will be Ralph Duren, entertainer, humorist, wildlife impersonator, outdoorsman, two-time Grand National Wild Turkey Gobbling Champion and First World Quail Calling Champion. RSVPs are appreciated, but not necessary. The church is located at 1208 Walnut. For information call 417-682-2118.

THE LAMAR CLASS OF 2016 WILL HOST a tailgate for the boys and girls basketball games versus Liberal on Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the high school commons. There will be a choice of a loaded baked potato or Frito pie, along with a dessert and drink for $5.

A SANCTITY OF LIFE MEMORIAL Service, sponsored by Lamar Ministerial Alliance and Barton County Right to Life, will be observed Sunday, Jan. 26, 2 p.m., at Memorial Hall in Lamar. The keynote speaker will be Danelle Howard with Life Choices. Baby shower donations will be accepted for Life Choices. Other speakers will be Mike Kelley and Ed Emery. For information call 417-682-2891 or 417682-5817.

GOLDEN HOMES NON-PROFIT will hold its annual board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 24, 6 p.m., in the Golden Homes community room in Golden City.

The meeting is open to the public.

“RUN FOR GOD”, part Bible study and part training program, will begin February 3 and finish with a M4M 5k on May 3, in Lamar. Participants can potentially run their first 5K race in just 12 weeks and they will learn how the sport of running relates to their faith. The cost is $35, $15 for the book and $20 for the entry fee. For information call Mark Myers at 417-262-3488.

THE LAMAR CROSS COUNTRY TEAM will hold a raffle to earn money for summer camp. There is a choice of buying one ticket for $1 or six for $5, for a Holland grill, a carved deer hunting knife or a Dan Marino rookie card. Tickets are on sale by the team members during home basketball games, or call Coach Rodney Baldridge at the high school.

The drawing will be held February 22.

THE LAMAR COMMUNITY BETTERMENT Group meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month at 12 noon, at the Wolf Center in Lamar.

The next meeting will be February 12. All community organizations are encouraged to join and share how their organization is making a difference in the Lamar community.

THE BARTON COUNTY FEDERATED Republican Women’s Club will meet Monday, Jan. 27, 11:30 a.m., at Denny’s party room. Join them to help them plan this year’s activities.

VERN YOUNG OF LAMAR WILL TURN 90 on February 10. Cards and letters can be sent to him in care of Countryside RV Park, Lot 153, 100 N. Valley View Rd., Donna, Texas 78537 or P.O. Box 93, Lamar, MO 64759.

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP WILL MEET Thursday, Jan. 23, 1 p.m., at the home of clerk Dale Huber, 694 SE 40th Lane.

THE 2014 LAMAR FREE FAIR DATES have been set for August 16-23.

MARY K. FINLEY LIBRARY’S WINTER Reading Program for adults began on January 15 and will run through March 12. Earn prizes for reading! Stop by the library’s front desk for more information.

A FREE MOVIE MATINEE WILL BE SHOWN at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar on Monday, Feb. 3, 1 p.m. Call the library at 682-5355 for movie title and details. Anyone over 18 is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.

THE BARTON COUNTY SOILS & CROPS Conference is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m., at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. Topics will include Economics of 100 Bu. Wheat, Understanding GMOs, Corn and Soybean Pollination, Cover Crop Management, the Crop Scouting Program, Affordable Care Act and Farmers and a representative from the Soybean Association will speak. There is no charge for the conference, but to allow for adequate food preparation register by calling the Barton County Extension office at 417-682-3579 no later than January 20.

BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY WILL offer a free training class in Google Apps for PCs on Thursday, Jan. 23, 5 p.m. There will be a door prize.

2013 BARTON COUNTY PLAT BOOKS may be purchased at the Barton County Commission Office at the Barton County Courthouse, 1004 Gulf St., Room 102, Lamar.

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BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: January 27-31 MONDAYSausage mashed potatoes, sliced patties and gravy, oven carrots, wheat roll, cake hash browns, orange with fruit, coffee/tea/ juice, biscuit, mixed fruit, milk.

THURSDAY- Potato coffee/tea/milk.

TUESDAY- Chili with soup, chef salad, tomato beans and shredded juice, crackers, apple cheese, coleslaw, tomato crisp, coffee/tea/milk. juice, crackers, cinnamon FRIDAY- Baked chicken, parslied potatoes, roll, coffee/tea/milk.

WEDNESDAY- Chick- buttered peas, wheat roll, en strips with gravy, apricots, coffee/tea/milk.

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LAMAR-Services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Lamar United Methodist Church for Joyce Ann Willet-Hyche, who died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at her home with her family by her side.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus or Freeman Cancer Institute, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include a

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son, Vince Enyeart and wife Sue, Lamar; two daughters, Angela Enyeart, Lamar, and Crystal Owens, St. Louis; her father, Eugene Willet; three brothers, Robert Willet and wife Nancy, Uvalde, Texas, Mike Willet and wife Brenda, Branson and Brian Willet and wife Jacquie, Jasper; two sisters,

Jean Harrison, Lamar and Thelma Forkner and Bill Cackley, Lamar; three grandchildren, Kimberly McDowell and husband Chris, Taylor Stanton and Zachary Franklin and a great-grandson, Yuri McDowell.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Alaire.

Mrs. Willet-Hyche was born Feb. 22, 1951, in Lamar, to Eugene Herbert and Ruth Alaire (Moore) Willet. She was a 1969 graduate of Lamar High School and worked several jobs in her lifetime, with a full time career being a mom and caring for family. She was an active member of Lamar United

Methodist Church where she faithfully served the Lord and others. She loved to crochet, dance, be outside, laugh and especially loved bringing smiles to the people around her. She was known for her bubbly spirit and was an inspiration to many.

dated April 13, 2006, and recorded on April 13, 2006, Document No. 2006-635 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Barton County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on January 27, 2014, at 12:00 PM, at the East Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, Lamar, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: All of Lot Ten (10), in RICE'S SUBDIVISION to the City of Lamar, in Barton County, Missouri, commonly known as 605 Arthur Aull Road, Lamar, MO, 64759 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of

1-1,8,15,22-4tc record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.

IN THE CIRCUIT South & Associates, P.C., COURT OF BARTON Successor Trustee COUNTY, MISSOURI First Publication: January PROBATE DIVISION 1, 2014.

For more In the Estate of: Darrel information, visit www.

Ralph Throckmorton, southlaw.com Deceased.

Wm. G. NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. 78348 / Invoice No. 78348674847).

McCaffree, Personal Representative. Case No. 13B4-PR00049.

NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR

Legals NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed

by Travis W. Russell, dated March 18, 2011, and recorded on March 18, 2011, Document No. 2011-391 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Barton County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on January 27, 2014, at 12:00 PM, at the East Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, Lamar, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: ALL OF LOT FIVE (5) IN SHARON'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LAMAR, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI., commonly known as 1207 East 10th Street, Lamar, MO, 64759 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the

debt and costs.

South & Associates, P.C., Successor Trustee First Publication: January 1, 2014.

For more information, visit www. southlaw.com NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. 162603 / Invoice No. 162603669848).

1-1,8,15,22-4tc NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed

by Tammy D. Deherrera,

see LEGALS, page 5B

CONNEE FORRESTER REALTY, LLC 816 W. 12th, Westview Center Lamar, Missouri 64759 417-682-6543 • www.realtor.com HISTORIC BEAUTY REMAINS in 4 Bdrm, 2 bath with long list of updates.

Family-sized Kit/Dining. 25' living room.

Lots of storage room. Front porch, sun bathed office. 44' x 20' gar/shop w/Twister Safe. Covered RV parking.

YOUNG THREE BEDROOM, 2 Bath has open, split bedroom floor plan. CH&CA plus pellet stove. Handicap friendly. Unique covered patio, partially fenced and well landscaped. 2 car attached garage.

PARADISE FOUND: Approx 35 acres of natural wonderland surrounds this move-in-ready Four Bedrm, 3 ba, home (approx. 2100 sf). Beautiful KIT, formal dining, 2 living areas. Front and rear decks, 40’x30’ heated gar/shop, 3 ponds. Fruit, nut and ornamental trees. Hunt to your heart’s content.

AWAKE to one of the neatest, cleanest 3 bedroom homes available at a modest price. Large KIT/Dining combination, recently updated bath. Low maintenance exterior. Great lot close to Lamar schools.

RECENT AND EXTENSIVE REMODEL: Three Bedroom, 1.5 bath has two large family areas, one with fireplace. Plenty of hardwoods, also file, carpets. New garage/shop, plus carport. Corner lot, North Lamar location.

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2-Story cottage, 2B, 1.5 ba, arched doorways. Frpl, great yard.

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Legals/classifieds Legals, continued from page 4B DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF: Darrel Ralph Throckmorton, Deceased You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal and real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, on January 31, 2014, or as may be continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement. /s/ Wm. G. McCaffree Wm. G. McCaffree, MO Bar #16621 128 1/2 W. Walnut, P.O. Box 244 Nevada, MO 64772 TEL 417-667-2211 FAX 417-667-6111 1-8,15,22,29-4tc NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed

by Sarah M. Thomason and Jeremy E. Thomason, dated November 30, 2009, and recorded on December 1, 2009, Document No. 2009-1577 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds,

600777).

Barton County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on February 3, 2014, at 12:00 PM, at the East Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, Lamar, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: All of the North 60 feet of Lot Four (4), in Block Eleven (11), M.N. Wills 5th Addition, to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri., commonly known as 1706 Poplar Street, Lamar, MO, 64759 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.

South & Associates, P.C., Successor Trustee First Publication: January 8, 2014.

For more information, visit www.southlaw.com NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. 148312 / Invoice No. 148312-

Classifieds Cards of Thanks

THENCE WEST 150 FEET, 1-8,15,22,29-4tc THENCE SOUTH 78 FEET TO THE PLACE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE BEGINNING. SUBJECT IN RE: Justin P. Weis, a TO ALL EASEMENTS, single person Trustee’s AGREEMENTS AND Sale: RESTRICTIONS OF For default in payment RECORD. of debt and performance to satisfy said debt and of obligation secured by cost.

Deed of Trust executed MILLSAP & SINGER,

by Justin P. Weis, a single P.C., person dated July 21, Successor Trustee 2008 and recorded in the 612 Spirit Drive Office of the Recorder of St. Louis, MO 63005 Deeds of Barton County, (636) 537-0110 Missouri as Document File No: Number 2008-1051 the 138730.020514.317749 FC undersigned Successor Notice Trustee, at the request of Pursuant to the Fair Debt the legal holder of said Collection Practices Act, Note will on Wednesday, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no February 5, 2014 between information concerning the hours of 9:00 a.m. and the collection of this debt 5:00 p.m., (at the specific may be given without time of 4:55 PM), at the the prior consent of the West Front Door of the consumer given directly Court House, City of to the debt collector or Lamar, County of Barton, the express permission State of Missouri, sell of a court of competent at public vendue to the jurisdiction. The debt highest bidder for cash the collector is attempting following described real to collect a debt and any estate, described in said information obtained will Deed of Trust, and situated be used for that purpose. in Barton County, State of 1-15,22,29,2-5-4tc Missouri, to wit: IN THE CIRCUIT A TRACT COURT OF BARTON COMMENCING AT A COUNTY, MISSOURI POINT 180 FEET EAST PROBATE DIVISION AND 252 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST In the Estate of DONALD CORNER OF THE EUGENE DICKERHOOF SOUTHEAST QUARTER Deceased Estate No. 13B4OF NORTHWEST PR00041 QUARTER OF SECTION NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NINETEEN (19), AND PETITION FOR TOWNSHIP THIRTYDISTRIBUTION TWO (32), RANGE ALL PERSONS THIRTY (30), IN THE TO CITY OF LAMAR, INTERESTED IN THE BARTON COUNTY, ESTATE OF EUGENE MISSOURI, AND DONALD RUNNING THENCE DICKERHOOF, Deceased: EAST 150 FEET, THENCE Case No. 13B4-PR00041 NORTH 78 FEET, You are hereby notified that

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Lady Tigers win

Pictured are, back row, left to right, Hayden Bartholomew, Michael Jones, Will Medley, Mark Venable and Michael Danner; front row, Caleb Jeffries, Josiah Begley, Aaron Moenning, Stuart McKarus, Parker King and Garrett Morey. Not pictured are Ian Moore, Anthony McCulloch and Taylor Messner.

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar’s Shelby Haskins cuts through the defense on her way to a basket during a home game last week.

The Lamar Lady Tigers won their second game of the season Tuesday when Dale Patton's crew hammered McAuley 46-16 Tuesday night.

The Lady Tigers stingy defense allowed only three second half points

to move to 2-5 on the season. It was a team effort with nine players making their way into the scoring column. Chynna Moore led the team with nine points. Ryan O'Sullivan and Shelby Haskins each added eight.

The win came as the Lady Tigers were able to rebound from a 74-48 loss at home to Stockton.

The Lady Tigers will be taking part in the Stockton Tournament this week.

By CHRIS MORROW Lamar Democrat

trict meet, while Hull finished fourth and Ray fifth.

Compton finished 24th and Bailey 26th.

The Tigers returned to Oak Hills Country Club in Jefferson City for the state championship meet and Overstreet crossed the finish line first to become the state champion. The junior jumped out to a lead 800 meters into the 3.1 mile race and never relinquished it. Ray, a sophomore, and Hull (a junior) also both earned all state honors by finishing in the top 25, taking 15th and 19th respectively.

Top times for the runners were as follows: Overstreet - 16:21.99, Ray - 16:39, Hull - 16:51, Bailey (a sophomore) - 17:49, Messner (a freshman) 18:57, Compton (a freshman) - 18:51, Moore (a sophomore) 18:55. In all 12 boys ran for Rodney Baldridge's team.

Once again sophomore Kaelyn Sturgell led the Lady Tigers runners.

Unfortunately the Lady Tigers were unable to defend their conference title because they only had four runners take part. Sturgell took third, while junior Josie Kaderly finished 23rd and junior Harley Hunt 26th. Senior Ida Aslanishvili took 28th.

Sturgell earned a spot at state by taking fourth in the district. Kaderly finished 30th and Hunt 40th at districts.

Sturgell finished 57th at Jefferson City. Her top time on the season was 20:45. Kaderly's was 24:30 while Hunt's was 28:46.

Aslanishvili ran a 32:57.

With only two seniors graduating from this year's teams, Kevin Clements and Aslanishvili, the Tigers should be strong again next year.

country. To date, 45 states have adopted Common Core or are in the process of doing so. Missouri is one of the 45 states, and Lamar R-I is one of the several hundred Missouri school districts that has signed on to implement the standards. According to Dr. Harris, Lamar R-I agreed to adopt the standards approximately two years ago. Other school districts in the area that have committed to implementation include Bronaugh, Greenfield, Jasper, Joplin, Lockwood, and Stockton. Dr. Harris says East Newton is the only school district in the state to refuse the standards.

In her presentation, Shaver asserted that Common Core seeks to destroy local control of education and is not a state led initiative as it claims to be. She adds that the U.S. Department of Education has appropriated $4.35 billion for education grants, and with federal money comes federal control. She went on to say that Common Core would destroy the last thread of teacher freedom. Common standards will result in common tests and a common curriculum, and teachers will be forced into

preparing students for standardized tests rather than meeting students individual needs. She asserted, “I am absolutely not against improving standards, but common standards do not produce results, teachers and students do.”

After the meeting, the Democrat asked Dr. Harris to comment on Common Core and its implementation. He said, “Just like any new education standard, effective implementation will take some time. Numerous educators across the state have worked to help develop the Missouri Learning Standards (as Common Core is known in Missouri), and I’m hopeful that once implemented, all our students and teachers will benefit.”

He went on to say, “As long as local school boards continue to have control over curriculum being taught, I believe our schools will continue to be a great place for our students to learn.”

Shaver told the Democrat that a town hall meeting about Common Core State Standards will be held near the end of February. The time and location of the meeting will be announced later.

Looking back at another successful cross country campaign

The Lamar Tigers came off their Class 2 state championship cross country campaign in 2012 with another strong performance last fall. The Tigers were able to successfully defend their Big 8 Conference title making it three in a row with the victory at East Newton.

Zane Hull took third in the conference meet and Nicholas Ray finished fifth to earn first team all conference honors. Peyton Bailey finished ninth to earn second team honors. A trio of Tiger runners finished 17, 18 and 19, Jasper Messner, Jesse Compton and Chase Moore respectively.

The Tigers hosted the Class 2 District 7 meet at the Lamar Country Club and took advantage of the familiar terrain. Kaden Overstreet won the dis-

Lamar R-I board hears technology presentation and a patron’s concern about Common Core State Standards

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

LAMAR-Technology in the classroom was demonstrated in a presentation near the start of the Lamar R-I Board of Education’s monthly meeting, January 16. Teacher Ann Kelley conducted the presentation, assisted by student Megan Wilson. A number of student produced videos were included.

Superintendent Dr. Zach Harris updated the board on progress being made on new building construction, which has now moved into phase two.

After routine reports from building principals, the meeting turned to a presentation from Jamie Shaver, a local resident who had asked to be included on the meeting’s agenda. She and her husband have lived in Lamar for three and one-half years and have four children attending Lamar schools. In addressing the board, she expressed concern about the Common Core State Standards, an education initiative that has become the latest education reform and has been widely adopted across the

Lamar eighth grade boy’s basketball team wins first

The Lamar Middle School eighth grade boy’s basketball team won first place in the 2014 Greenfield Jr. High Invitational Tournament held January 10-18. Coached by Tim Timmons, the boys brought home the

first place plaque by defeating Stockton 60-14, Lockwood 46-20 and Greenfield 40-30.

The eighth grade team also brought home a victory against Seneca on January 14, defeating them 58-27.

Sheldon homecoming candidates

SHELDON-Homecoming for Sheldon R-8 School District will be Friday, Jan. 24, with the Panthers in action against the Hume Hornets. The varsity girls game will begin at 5:30 p.m., with the varsity boys to follow.

Candidates include Morgan Compton, a senior that was nominated by the boys’ basketball team. She is the daughter of Mike

and Carolyn Compton.

Her escort will be Reed Worsley, son of Boyd and Christy Worsley.

The Student Council nominated Chelsey Goodwin, a senior. She is the daughter of Tim and Tammy Goodwin and her escort will be Corey Baney, son of Larry and Amy Baney.

The girls’ basketball team nominated Melissa Handle, a junior candidate. She is the daughter of Phil and Eva Hart and

her escort will be Cody Hicks, son of George Hicks and Melissa Kurtz.

The cheerleaders nominated Beth Spencer, a junior candidate. She is the daughter of Joe and Audra Spencer and her escort will be Trenton Heckadon, son of James Heckadon and the late Joyce Heckadon.

Coronation will be held immediately following the varsity boys game. A dance with a DJ will last until 11:30 p.m.