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Individuals take advantage of walking where they are
Lamar Democrat/ Melissa Little The Lamar Change Club challenged business employees, senior center groups, school classes, friends, neighbors and families to take a break in the day on Thursday, Sept. 25, by walking 1530 minutes, proving that exercise can be fun. Here a couple of ladies take time out of their day to “Make A Change” as they stroll past the Democrat.
Watch for deer!
Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds drivers that deer are more active this time of year and to please be especially vigilant during evening and early dawn hours. Deer behavior changes due to mating season, which may cause an increase in sightings and roadway crossings. Hunting and crop harvesting may result in these animals being in places they aren’t usually seen. Drivers are urged to remain alert. Last year drivers in Missouri experienced 3,498 traffic crashes where deer-vehicle strikes occurred. One deer strike occurred every 2.5 hours in the state. In these crashes there were no fatalities, but 303 people were injured. When you see deer slow down and proceed with caution. Deer often travel in groups - stay on guard after a close call or when you see a single deer. Natural features also affect deer movement. In areas where there are streams or wooded corridors surrounded by farmland, look for more deer to cross roadsee DEER, page 4A
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SECTION A Area News.................................. 2 Friends & Family....................... 3 Friends & Family....................... 4 School/Sports............................. 5 Sports.......................................... 6 SECTION B Area News.................................. 2 Records....................................... 3 Records....................................... 4 Legals/Classifieds....................... 5 Area News.................................. 6
Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger Above, Gerry Garrett lets the students get “hands-on” experience as they sit in the cab of a tractor that was on display during Farm Safety Day. Chris Roth explains the safety involved in caring for horses on the farm. The horse on the left is a crossbreed, weighing 1600 pounds, while the one on the right is a mere 1000 pounds. Left, Lance Hardman tells the students about the importance of safety when it comes to riding lawn mowing equipment. As a demonstration the children had traced their hand on a paper plate, then Hardman showed the group how quickly the hands can be chopped up by the riding lawnmower blade. By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Legacy Farm and Lawn presented it's Farm Safety Day on Friday, Sept. 19. The event, which was originally scheduled to be held at the Lamar City Park, was moved to the Moore Pavilion in case of inclement weather. Legacy's first Farm Safety Day began in 2000 and has grown tremendously since that time, as they continue to make changes and improvements to the program in order to get and hold the children's attention. The program is geared towards students in first and second grades, with topics and demonstrations that include animal safety and tractor and equipment safety, to lawn and garden safety. Live animals, a puppet show and demonstrations of equipment are used to teach the students about the rules of safety. It is believed that this type of “hands on” approach makes a bigger impact on the students. Students participating in this year's Farm Safety Day were from Lamar and Jasper schools. One can tell by watching the employees of Legacy, as they teach the students the various aspects of safety, that they thoroughly enjoy working with the children as they teach them the fundamentals of farm safety. Legacy is deeply appreciative of their employees that take the time to work with the children. “We love doing this program,” said Lisa Banks. “We're very fortunate to have a great group of employees that truly care about the program and are ready to make it all happen”.
Fourth Thursday draws crowd
Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger Top, face panting was part of the 4th Thursday on the Square. Pictured are, left to right, Connor Willhite, son of Dakota and Amy Willhite and Winnie Ross, daughter of Randy and DeAnna Ross. Above, these bouncy houses set up at the Barton County Chamber of Commerce's 4th Thursday on the Square were a big hit for the children attending. The Barton County Chamber of Commerce held its 4th Thursday on the Square on September 25, with musical entertainment by Kathryn Ferguson from Osceola.
Phillips joins Honor Flight
Roger Phillips of Liberal was one of 75 veterans representing World War II, Korea and Vietnam, that boarded a chartered plane heading to Washington, D.C., on September 9, as part of the Honor Flight program. Phillips and wife Ionia spent the night in Springfield on Monday and Tuesday morning at 4 a.m., he met the other veterans on the trip and they were all briefed as to the itinerary. Each veteran received a blue tshirt, identifying them as a veteran, an Honor Flight cap and a backpack. The guardian assisting Phillips on the trip was Brad McCollum, a young man from Tennessee. Guardians were identified by red t-shirts. These guardians are volunteers who offer their time to assist the veterans on their trip. Also on each flight are physicians and nurses, that are available if any veteran Roger Phillips of Liberal was part of the Honor Flight has a medical need while on program, visiting various memorials in Washington, D.C. the trip. No veteran is declined from the trip due to medical isHere he is pictured in front of the Korean War Memorial.
sues. As the group arrived at Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C., many volunteer greeters were on hand to usher them onto passenger buses. The first stop for the buses was the World War II Memorial, followed by lunch at Arbys. They then toured the Korean Memorial, Vietnam Wall and the Lincoln Memorial, as well as seeing the Washington Monument. They arrived at the Iwo Jima Memorial at 3 p.m. and as they neared the memorial the bus driver pointed out that from a certain position there was the illusion of the flag being raised. The group was also told that there were 13 hands raising the flag, but only 12 arms. The armless hand represents God helping. At 4 p.m. they traveled to the Arlington Cemetery, where a funeral was in process a little ways from the bus, complete with a horse drawn caisson. see PHILLIPS, page 3A
Be sure to have your little ghosts and goblins stop by the Lamar Democrat (North of Memorial Hall) on October 31st from 3-5 p.m. to get spooktacular treats!
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AREA NEWS LBT Customer Appreciation Day is a success
Correction
Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger Lamar Bank & Trust Company held its Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, Sept. 19, serving over 1200 hamburgers and hot dogs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Moore Pavilion behind the bank. The hamburgers and hot dogs were cooked by the Barton County Cattlemen's Association. In conjunction with the day's events, LBT t-shirts were available for a $1 donation, with proceeds going to the Truman Area Transportation Service (TATS). Over $1600 was raised to go towards TATS funding, making it an extremely successful day.
CORRESPONDENT Sheldon By DARLENE SHERIDAN
The Democrat would like to apologize for misidentifying the above photo in the September 24 edition. The girl in the photo is Keirsten Kuffler, the fourth grade princess contestant. She is shown with the fourth grade contestant Cameron Peak. The girl originally named in the photo, Unity Carpino, was the winner of the contest between all the grades of Liberal Elementary. She is not shown here.
CLUB NOTES LAMAR COUNTRY CLUB LADIES ASSOCIATION
Dorothy Roberts was the hostess for Bridge at the Lamar Country Club Ladies Association on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The winners were Kathy Jenkins, first and Betty Gilkey, second. The hostess scheduled for September 30 is Sondra Riegel. Margaret Wattenbarger will be the hostess on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
CITY CLOVERS 4-H CLUB By AIDAN REED Reporter September 14, the City Clovers 4-H Club held its first meeting of the 4-H year. The meeting was called to order by Club
Leader JJ Shaw. Enrollment for the new year was discussed and members filled out enrollment forms and chose what projects they wanted to take for this year. Elaine Davis was the guest and she explained upcoming events that will be taking place this fall and answered questions about enrollment. The school backpack program was discussed and the members voted to help fill the backpacks on the third Sunday of every month, at the Methodist Church. The day for club meetings was also changed to the third Sunday of each month. Dates to remember are October 7 when Mo Recognition forms are due and October 11 will be a 4-H bake sale and pedal tractor pull. Each family should bring two pies or baked goods. 4-H week is October 5-11. The club members are going to have a display
Paul and Phyllis Sprenkle hosted the Charles and Hazel Sprenkle family reunion on September 14. Marj Ness and myself, as members of the Sheldon Jolly Senior Citizens, attended Doug Beeman’s funeral held Tuesday, Sept. 16. Doug’s mother is Joy Beeman, a member of the Sheldon Jolly Senior Citizens. Sympathy is extended to Joy and Doug’s family. Monday, Sept. 22, the Sheldon Community
in the State Farm Insurance office. Each member is to bring a project or item to display on October 3, at 3:30 p.m. They are also going to meet October 8 at 4:30 p.m., in the Wolf Center, to prepare a plate of cookies for local businesses to show appreciation for supporting local 4-H. Each family is to bring two dozen cookies. New 4-H club officers were elected. They are Noah Shaw, president; Mycah Reed, vice president; Kaitlyn Davis, secretary; Lexi Phipps, treasurer; Aidan Reed, reporter; Blaine Shaw, photographer and Ryan Davis, Kyler Cox, Trey Shaw and Connor Shoff, game leaders. Game Leader Ryan Davis had a game called Capture The Ball for the members to play. It was fun for everyone. The next meeting will be held October 19, at 3 p.m., at the Methodist
Betterment group met to review the various projects they are working on. The installation of playground equipment was completed last week and many children have already enjoyed the addition to the park. The tree project is moving forward and donations are being taken to replace trees that have been damaged or died. The application for the restoration of the old school grant is nearing completion. We will not know until late spring if we get the grant. The group would like to encourage community members to get involved and help with the various projects. The next meet-
ing will be October 27. Sympathy is extended to the Randy Pike family, as our state representative passed away last week. We were saddened to hear that Delva Hensley, a former Sheldon resident, passed away and was buried in the Sheldon Cemetery last Friday afternoon. Several retired teachers from this area attended the year’s kickoff meeting, Friday evening, Sept. 19. All retired educators and staff are invited to attend the November meeting. The Sheldon Park was a busy place with a large number of people in attendance at God Fest, an event sponsored by the Sheldon Baptist Church
Church, Anyone interested in joining 4-H please meet them there. They have fun learning new things and making new friends.
4-H week will be October 5 through 11. LearnA-Do members will be participating in various activities throughout that week. Be sure to listen to KKOW radio station 96.9 to hear the club member’s interviews that week!
LEARN-A-DO 4-H CLUB By LAUREN DALBY Reporter The Learn-A-Do 4-H Club met on September 7 at the Wolf Center in the Finley Room. This month new officers were elected. Those elected were Kelsie Morgan, president; Clayton Winslow, vice president; Matthew Morgan, secretary; Brandon Overman, treasurer; Lauren Dalby, reporter; Annabell Crabtree and Joy Krueth, flag leaders; Caden and Caleb Winslow, song leaders; Theo Crabtree and Crystal Kahl, game leaders; Cora James, chaplain and Elise James, scrapbooker.
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FRIENDS & FAMILY Higgins celebrate 50 years
Pictured are, front row, left to right, RWB Lawrence Cripps, installing master; RWB Chris McLamore, installing marshall; David Hieber, Henry Taffner, Randi Marti, Sterling Martin, Nelson Hallas, Red Wilkinson and back row, left to right, Billy Windes, Benjamin Ball and Merdith Chapman.
Freemasons install new slate of officers
Lamar Lodge 292 A.F. installation of officers on officers are Randi Marti, & A.M. held its annual Sunday, Sept. 14. New master; Henry Taffner, senior warden; Sterling Martin, junior warden; Larry Pashia, treasurer; Nelson Hallas, secretary; Red Wilkinson, chaplain;
David Hieber, senior deacon; Benjamin Ball, junior deacon; Jim Boyls, senior steward; Mike Strawmeyer, junior steward; Merdith Chapman, marshall and Billy Windes, tiler.
Phillips, continued from page 1A The next stop was at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where the changing of the guards was observed. This is a very quiet and sober event that takes place every hour. The soldiers march a path back and forth in front of the tomb for one hour and when it's time to change guards, a sergeant inspects the new guard's uniform and rifle to make sure everything is in proper order. With the utmost precision, the new guard replaces the first soldier. The worn path in the concrete where they walk could be seen. On the final bus ride back to the airport, the group had a police escort that cleared all traffic. Before boarding the plane to return home there was a mail call. Each veteran received a large envelope full of letters. Some letters were from local people and some were from
Earl R. Higgins and Sharon M. Wimer were students from various married October 2, 1964 in Lamar. Earl retired schools in the Springfrom Southwestern Bell in 1993, before field area. Phillips even going on to work for Cingular Wireless. He received a letter from currently works for Allgeier Martin and someone in Maryland. Associates in Joplin. Sharon retired from After boarding, the group Kansas Gas Service in 2002 after 25 years of was fed sandwiches. service. Upon their arrival back They lived in Joplin for 22 years before in Springfield, they were moving to Bartlesville, Okla. for 18 years. greeted by students who In 2006 they returned back to their home presented each one with roots of Joplin, where they are currently a small quilt. A group of living surrounded by their family. Son Kurt volunteers and motorcyHiggins and wife JoAnn and daughter Leslie cle riders also welcomed Ply and husband Shawn reside in Joplin and the group and lined the the youngest daughter, Leigh Ann Offield, walkway with Ameriresides in Ardmore, Okla. They have eight can flags. Families of the grandchildren. veterans on the trip also The family is inviting all family and friends lined the walkway and apto help celebrate Earl and Sharon’s 50 plauded, as well as shakyears of marriage on Saturday, Oct. 4 with ing hands and holding a reception from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the welcome home banners. Briarbrook Country Club in Carl Junction. A band comprised of the Gifts are not necessary but if you would like Shriners and the Republic to send a card you can do so to 1404 County Community Band played Lane, Diamond, Mo. 64804. prior to the group's arrival and also while they her cousin, Sharon Ham- humbling experience,” got off the plane. Much to his surprise, monds and Lora, Lynette said Phillips, “I'm so thankful to live in the welcoming Phillips home, and Brent. as well as his wife, were “The whole trip was a U.S.A. and have God's blessings. The Honor Flight network started in May 2005, with the first trip including 12 veterans being transported in six small planes. By the end of 2012, the program had grown to using chartered planes. More than 98,500 veterans have been transported to Washington, D.C., to see their memorials. The program presently has 127 hubs in 41 states and is totally free to veterans. For more information on the program visit their website at www. honorflight.org.
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METZGER’S MUTTERINGS
By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Baseball is winding down, with all the races falling in place. One of the teams that didn't make the playoffs this year were the New York Yankees. Now this in itself doesn't break my heart, but I would love to have seen shortstop Derek Jeter go out on top after a spectacular 20 year career. Although he didn't go out by winning a World Series, he did make a statement in his typical Jeter fashion last night, bringing a victory to the Yankee's last home game with a walk off single in the ninth. What really impressed me was when talking to reporters he made the statement, “Everyone keeps thanking me for all I've done, when
really all I'm doing is going out there and doing my job”. What a class act! Well, by this time next week I will know if I am going to be the grandmother of another little boy, or if we will be blessed with a girl this time around. They are having their big reveal party tonight, so time will tell. I'm going by myself as Gary said he didn't care what it was, as long as it was healthy! Last weekend was a family adventure and one that I will remember as a highlight for years to come. Son Jud and daughter-in-law Meghan, as well as grandsons Kobyn and Landon, Gary and myself spent the weekend in Kansas City and had an absolute blast! We ended up staying at
Letter to editor
Dear Editor: Thank you to you and your staff for sharing my story to bring awareness to ALS!! The Joplin ALS Walk was awesome!! Support for Team Street Lady topped $4400 and the area as a whole gathered $29,000…more than three times the original goal of $8,000!! Thank you for the prayers, cards, emails and Facebook notes from my wonderful Class of 1967, friends and family as well as donations, support and participation in the Ice Bucket Challenge and the walk. Linda and Jim Hasson and Walter Powell, you rock!! Lastly I hope that the Ice Bucket Challenge has brought awareness to all the diseases: Lupus, Fibromyalgia, CP, CF, Cancer, MS, Diabetes and all those other bad words that we don’t want to hear and need cures for!! Thanks again….I love you all!! Diane Sharits 1309 Kimberly Lane Carthage MO 64836
Dear Editor It was interesting to listen to Mitt Romney on Fox News elaborate on how much time our current president spent on the golf course. Where was he when Bush spent a total of 1,024 days as some say “on vacation”? Four hundred and ninety-one days were spent at Camp David. The rest were at the ranch cutting brush, or whatever made the best P.R. at the time. I read where Bush had 381 days cleaning brush or whatever and 26 days at Kennebunkport, Maine at his parent's house for a total of 407 days. While at this same point in his term, August 8 I believe, Obama only had 125 days partial of full vacation. Four hundred and seven versus 125/not bad, huh Romney? Oops, did I mess up another fairy tale? As I have said before, I have voted for many Republicans. However, after Bush it requires a lot of nose bleeding, deep thought and heartfelt concern for my country
Deer, continued from page 1A ways. Remember, rural areas are not the only place where deer/vehicle strikes occur. In 2013, 26.4 percent of the traffic crashes involving deer happened in urban areas. The majority of deer strike crashes occur in October and November each year, with the largest number taking place in November. Most deer strikes occur between the hours of 5 p.m. and 6:59
a.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers that an attempt to avoid striking a deer could result in a more serious crash involving oncoming traffic. Try to remain calm. Panicking and overreacting usually lead to more serious traffic crashes. Deer create hazards for Missouri motorists. Please stay alert and make sure you and the occupants of your vehicle
the Marriott in Overland Park and had two connecting rooms, which made it quite lively. At one time Jud asked Ko why he was spending so much time in the room with Gary and myself. Of course it couldn't have had anything to do with the fact that we let Kobyn watch whatever he wants on TV, where Jud has to watch fantasy football! Do the math with an eight year old boy! The fun part of the connecting rooms was watching 22 month old Landon. Sunday morning I woke up to the little tap tap on the connecting door and when I opened it, there stood Landon in his precious little boy Pjs and a big grin on his face. What a way to greet the day! I did tell Jud, however, that it will be interesting when they stay at a hotel again and Landon won't be able to understand why he can't just go visiting next door! While in the city we got to watch Ko play full
gear football, which was interesting as it is third and fourth graders, with sizes ranging from 60 (which Ko is) to around 100. Then upon arrival at the hotel we played in the pool before loading up to go eat some fantastic Kansas City barbecue, followed by a couple of games of bowling. I really miss bowling and my average definitely attested to the fact! The following day was spent having lunch at Five Guys, which I had never been to before but will definitely go to again, then we spent the afternoon at the zoo. Due to the weather being not quite so hot, the animals were a little more active than usual and out in the open, so we really enjoyed the day. Of course the highlight of the afternoon was sitting down to a bowl of Dippin' Dots! It finally came time to get Kobyn back to his mamma, so Jud and Meghan headed north and Gary and I traveled the opposite way, mak-
a lot to say about it other than to recommend. From 1995 through the current session of Congress, except for four years (2007-2011), the controlling votes on these money bills in the U.S. House of Representatives have been Republicans. And one big thing: The cost of both the Iraqui and Afghanistan wars started under President George W. Bush has gone unfunded since day one by the Republican voting majority in the House of and my children's future. Representatives, kickSurely the G.O.P. will not want Romney to run again because he is the original author of Obama Care. Bill Head, Greenfield Dear Editor: In the September 17, 2014 issue of the Lamar Democrat Bill Head of Lockwood submitted a letter to Letters to the Editor section concerning his take on the national debt and the financial mess our country is in. And indeed opinions abound regarding who is responsible for this mess. In the April 1, 2014 edition of The Muddy Creek Journal we published an article on this subject and after considerable editing the core substance of it is submitted here: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution states that all money bills for federal expenditures must begin their legal journey in the U.S. House of Representatives. It seems they decide how much and for what and no one else has buckle up! In support of "The Drive To Zero Highway Deaths," the patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!
ing it home happy but extremely tired. I think to myself if two wore me out, just what is it going to be like with three! Only two more hours to go and I will know if it will be an-
other little boy to join us, or a little girl. As long as its healthy, that is all that matters. God has definitely richly blessed us, with many more blessings to come!
Reed bags first buck
Eleven year old Ethan Reed shot and killed his first buck of the year in Cherokee County, Kan., during their youth season. Ethan used a Thompson center 243 and shot 220 yards out of a Redneck Blind.
ing the accumulated cost eral deficit. plus ever-mounting interLeon Faubion, est “down the road” so to Co-Editor speak until at present it The Muddy Creek Journal accounts for half the fedAlbuquerque, NM
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SCHOOL/SPORTS McArthur participates in 75th Missouri Boys State WARRENSBURG-Logan Thomas McArthur participated in the American Legion Boys State of Missouri, held June 14-21 on the campus of the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. McArthur was selected based on his leadership, citizenship, academics and character during his junior year at Lamar High School. Boys State is a pure democracy in that all citizens may vote and are eligible to hold office. The program is designed to educate and train Missouri's young leaders in functional citizenship, leadership and government. Nearly 1,000 student leaders build an entire state government in a single week. McArthur's accomplishments, positions held and awards earned at Missouri Boys State include Citizen of Whitfield City; member of the Nationalist Party; fireman, Ward IIII and city athletic competition, second place. McArthur attended law enforcement school while participating in Boys State. McArthur is the son of Cheryl and J.D. McArthur and was sponsored by Lamar Rotary Club. Sponsors afford the op-
portunity for students to participate in this nationally recognized program and are critical to its continued success. Organizations, businesses and individuals interested in becoming a sponsor are encouraged to contact the Missouri Boys State headquarters at 1-877342-5627. The entire Boys State staff is comprised of educational, legal, professional and civic leaders who volunteer their time each year. Missouri Boys State is a 501(c)3 organization and is a Missouri American Legion program. Students who will be juniors during the 2014-15 academic year and are interested in attending should contact their high school counselor or visit the Missouri Boys State website at www. moboysstate.org. The 2015 session will be held June 13-20. Inschool informational presentations by a Boys State staff member are available by contacting the Missouri Boys State headquarters at 1-877342-5627 or email bettie.rusher@moboysstate.org.
Jasper staff of the month chosen
Aaron Morgan, son of Joe and Karen Morgan, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Aaron plays football, baseball and basketball. He likes video games and his favorite food is pizza.
Ashland Diggs, daughter of Mike and Jennifer Diggs, is the seventh grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Ashland plays softball and basketball. She loves hanging out with her friends and family and especially loves texting them.
Hallee Doss, daughter of Darrell and Sarah Doss, is the eighth grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Hallee is president of FCA this year and she prays that this year she will grow in the Lord. In her spare time Doss likes to spend time with her family.
STAR Students of the week
STAR Students at Lamar East Primary for the week of September 29 are, third row, left to right, Brody Gardner, Dakota Bramlette, Brianna Hernandez, Tailor Coffey; second row, Gavin Ogden, Madison Reaves, Kali Riggs, Draden Crockett; front row, Lydia Nolting, Eliana Bartholomew, Jaelyn Timmons, Ashley Arellano. Not pictured is Leilani Toves.
Jasper Elementary School Students of the Month
Congratulations to Debbie Hodge, Lisa Swann and Melissa Earl of Jasper Elementary School. These three ladies were chosen as staff of the month for August. These staff members were selected because they exhibit the character traits of respect, responsibility and safety. Way to go!
Congratulations to the following students at Jasper Elementary School. These students were chosen as outstanding students for the month of August. These students were selected because they consistently exhibit the character traits of respect, responsibility and safety. Way to go! Pictured are, front row, left to right, Aly Osborne, Emillie Brenneman, Shayla Rinkenberger, Chloe Storm, Carter Smith, Ryder Grisham; back row, Cameron Crooks, Celia Osiier, Seth Haddock, Quinton Leman, Brylee Buchannan, Dylan Storm, Brie Haddock, Andrew Schlichting and Noah Neher. Not pictured are Cheyenne G. and Seth H.
By LANCE J. HARDMAN on D and then it was time for the real Tigers to show The Lamar eighth grade up. Tigers' start was little to Lamar settled into the be desired, but got back game with a 40 yard touchon track and punished the down run and tacked on Mountaineers. The Tigers the extra two point conwon the toss and deferred version, giving the Tigers to the second half, giving an 8-2 lead after the first Mt. Vernon the opening quarter. Tough defense kickoff. A quick three and was the name of the game out was just what Lamar and another touchdown dialed up, but poor field was scored by the Tigers, position, a holding penal- taking the halftime lead to ty and a muffed snap into 14-2. the end zone for a safety The halftime speech left the Tigers in an early worked as the eighth 0-2 deficit. The Tigers held grade Tigers took the sec-
ond half kickoff and made the most of it, eating the clock and scoring, leaving it 22-2 after three. The fourth quarter brought a 71 yard Tiger touchdown run and Lamar had the game clinched, leading 30-2. With 1:30 left on
Lamar eighth grade Tigers dominate Mt. Vernon Mountaineers the clock Lamar let their guard down a little and was scored on by an 80 yard touchdown pass and two point conversion, taking the score to 30-10. Mt. Vernon recovered the onside kick and was ready to pounce, but an intercep-
KC Wolf visits West Elementary
tion fixed that surge and the Tigers were able to get into their favorite formation – “Victory” formation. The Tigers racked up 257 yards on offense and only allowed 118 yards respectively. This takes the
Lamar seventh grade Tiger defense stands tough despite loss By MELESSA WEST
KC Wolf mascot Dan Meers delivered an inspirational program about attitude, behavior and character (the ABC's of life) to students at Lamar West Elementary. The students enjoyed the presentation and entertainment, especially Terin Gastel who got to dress up in the KC Wolf costume.
eighth grade Tigers to 3-0 on the season. The Tigers welcome new members of the Big 8 Conference, Mac County to town on Thursday and know they will have their hands full with this big and physical team.
This past Thursday evening the first to score were the Lamar seventh grade Tigers. In less than two minutes into the game the Tigers went up 8-0, with 4:35 left on the clock for the first period. The Mountaineers came close to scoring, but the Tigers held a great defense and kept it from happening. Then in the second period the Mountaineers scored, taking the score to 8-8. The first delay of the game went against the Mount Vernon Mountaineers, with 2:57 left on the clock. The Mountaineers scored again with a good two point conversion, taking the score to 16-8. In the third, with 3:37 left on the clock, the Mountaineers scored
again, making the score 24-8. Then in the fourth, with 3:43 left on the clock, the Mountaineers scored another touchdown. The final score of the seventh grade game was 32-8. There were a few different injuries in this game, but the Lamar seventh grade Tigers fought hard for a victory. In the end they fell to the Mount Vernon Mountaineers. The boys are realizing now what the Brotherhood is all about, playing hard, good sportsmanship and being a team supporter. The seventh grade Tigers' next game will be October 2, at 5:30 p.m., on the Tigers home turf! Come join them in support of the seventh grade Brotherhood as they take on the McDonald County seventh grade Mustangs.
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Defense putting together amazing run; Tigers thump Mustangs By CHRIS MORROW
ANDERSON-The Lamar Tigers graduated a terrific senior class last year. A class that featured several kids who went on to play at the collegiate level. And so when the usual talk began over the summer, the questions came in waves and they went something like this: "You think they can be as good as last year?" "Surely they won't be what they've been." "You can't replace kids like those. How good do you think they'll be?" Getting the picture? Well, when those questions came up (and generally from outsiders) this writer's typical response was, "You can't underestimate them." And when pressed further as to how they could possibly be as good as last year, my reply was, "I think they're going to be even faster on defense than they've been." That usually left people stumped. You may have noticed this isn't a typical football story. Typical newspaper stories about football games focus more on the offense than the defense. That's just how it works, like Kansas City Royals fans being disappointed when game 162 rolls around and the season is over... But wait! Yet another example of bucking the trend. See how I did that - dropped the Royals into a story about Lamar Tiger football? I told you this wasn't a typical story and as a Royals fan, I just couldn't resist. Back to the facts – through six games of the season in Lamar's last three campaigns (all state championship efforts, mind you) the Tigers gave up 126, 96 and 85 points respectively. This season they've allowed six. Yeah, six points, that's all. Of course the schedule was different in each of those
seasons. And yes, the competition was certainly different. But six! That's pretty stingy. I'm wondering how much sleep the offensive coordinator of the East Newton Patriots is getting this week. Friday night the Tigers dismantled the McDonald County Mustangs 71-0 and if you look at the box score you'll see a lot of touchdowns by offensive players, but you see only one score by the defense, a second quarter safety. Let's put that in context. In the last two games the Tigers defense has accounted for three safeties, that's six points, the same number of points opponent's offenses have accumulated this season. There's no denying that the season that defensive coordinator Thad Lundine's bunch has put together to date is nothing short of remarkable. They will continue their assault against opposing offenses Friday night when the Tigers travel to rural Newton County to take on the Patriots. It was the defense that set the tone Friday night. The Mustangs found themselves facing a fourth and short on the opening possession of the game. They opted to go for it, giving the ball to Issreal DeSantiago who ran right into Lamar senior Angus Sprenkle, who threw him down short of the first down marker. The Tigers offense then promptly went to work, scoring three minutes into the game on a one yard run by quarterback Tripp Tucker. Senior defensive back Ben Kluhsman made sure the Mustangs went three-and-out on their next possession when he knocked down a pass on third and long. Four plays later the offense was in the end zone again, this time on a 36 yard run by senior Derek Henderson. The Mustangs set up
shop at their 15 yard line after strong kick coverage by the Tigers special teams. A first down pass was knocked down by Colton Divine. The home team picked up nine yards on second down, but on third and one quarterback Jake Wood called his own number and ran into a wall of defenders that included Todd Morrow, Sprenkle, Dylon Robertson, Jed Stahl and Tanner Phipps. The Mustangs punted again. This time it took only three plays for the Tigers to score. Tucker spun out of a tackle at the line of scrimmage and then bounced outside and outran the defense 30 yards for a touchdown. The Tigers led 20-0. After another threeand-out by the Mustangs offense, the Tigers went to the air with Tucker heaving a pass down the McDonald County sideline to Anthony Wilkerson, who turned on the jets to catch up to the ball. It fell into his outstretched arms and he carried it into the end zone. The play cov-
ered 45 yards. The Tigers two point conversion was successful, with Tucker hitting Trenton Mooney. Lamar led 28-0 late in the first quarter. The Mustangs offense again faced a third and short and again Sprenkle made the play, this time for a loss of two. They punted on the first play of the second It's not possible to rack up the kind of yardage totals quarter and it the Lamar Tigers offense has this season without wasn't long be- exceptional offensive line play. Here senior Clayton fore the Tigers Buzzard demolishes a McDonald County Mustang would be in the defender to open a path for Anthony Wilkerson. end zone again. They would lead 57-0 at falling to Mount Vernon need to take care of the the half. 45-20 last week. A win Patriots this week and Matt Whyman, Luke by the Tigers would get Aurora next week, before Hardman and Cooper Lu- them one step closer to an the two teams meet Octocas would all score for the elusive Big 8 Conference ber 17. Tigers. Whyman would title. Despite their success And regarding my prescore twice. And Tucker over the last several years, diction about the Tigers added two more touch- they've come up short of defense being even faster downs as Scott Bailey's a league title. As it stands, than years past, I have team improved to 6-0 on both the Tigers and the to acknowledge for the the season. They are 5-0 Carl Junction Bulldogs record that that piece of in Big 8 Conference play. are undefeated in league information came from The Patriots come into play. A showdown is com- a pretty reliable source Friday's game 1-5 after ing, but the Tigers will Scott Bailey.
Trios and tackles
Photo for Lamar Democrat by Terry Redman A sophomore trio of No. 43 Anthony Wilkerson, No. 20 Luke Hardman and No. 5 Matt Whyman return the opening kickoff for Lamar in their game vs. Butler. The Tigers destroyed the Bears 74-0 to improve their record to 5-0 on the season.
Photo for Lamar Democrat by Terry Redman Lamar senior linebacker No. 34 Johnny Brooks makes a tackle on this Butler running back. The Tiger defense shut down the Bears for their fourth shutout in five games this season.
Lockwood homecoming court presented
The Lockwood homecoming court is pictured during festivities held Friday, Sept. 19. Homecoming contestants were Grace Beerly, senior; Shelby Singleton, junior; Bethany McNeece, sophomore and Rachel Schnele, freshman. Beerly was crowned homecoming queen.
The Upland Chronicles, 2014 Part I By RICHARD COOPER It is late September as we start this annual column, and autumn has just arrived. Sumac is starting to show its dark red colors, and maples, sweet gums, and other autumn favorites are certain to follow with their displays in the next several days. It is a clear indication that the time has come to review the upland hunting prospects in the five Great Plains and Central Plains states that we have affectionately adopted as our own. Before we attend to this labor of love, we must first devote a few words to the threat that is always close by that would seek to abolish our shooting sports and the lawful use of the firearms that go with them. So far, the limiters or abolishers to our sport have
A successful day in the field near Luray, Kansas, November 13, 1999. The author’s good friends, Walt Diehl, left, and Bob Edmondson. Be assured, there were two others in the hunting party. not been so prominent in their pronouncements in 2014. However, this is not the time to be lulled into complacency and let down our guard. There is a national off-year election on November 4 that presents many candidates across
the country who would love to suppress our Second Amendment rights. To them, the Second Amendment is a nuisance that must be eliminated before the American public can be disarmed. A noble goal, they feel, a dan-
gerous and unacceptable goal the rest of us know. Here in Missouri, attacks on the Second Amendment are few, except in the deep metropolitan areas. In the Fourth Congressional District, the incumbent is a Second Amendment defender. The same is true in most of our congressional districts, except in the true metropolitan districts, which are somewhat suspect. Among our U.S. senators, one is clearly a second amendment supporter, while the other remains a question mark. Neither is a candidate for re-election this year. Now, the business at hand, starting with the upland prospects in South Dakota. South Dakota South Dakota Game and Fish Department personnel surveyed the status of pheasant brood popula-
tions from July 25 through August 15, this year, to predict hunting success when the season opens October 18. The results showed that the number of pheasants per mile index increased 76 percent compared to 2013. Total broods counted increased by 81 percent, and the statewide average brood size increased by eight percent. Sounds encouraging, and should be; but wait a minute. The 2013 season was a down one, the poorest since before 2000, so the basis for comparison is a very poor one. That said, let’s examine some of the surveys and see the percentage of improvement. Also, let’s see how the results stack up with the 10year average in those areas surveyed. The best results came from around Chamberlain in the south central
area. The average for 10 routes surveyed revealed 6.6 pheasants per mile, a 147 percent increase over 2013. However, it was 54 percent below the 10-year average. Next was Pierre in the central section where the count was 5.2 per mile, a 142 percent improvement over 2013, but 43 percent below the 10-year average. Around Winner, farther down in the south central region, the count was 3.8 per mile, an 89 percent improvement over last year, but 48 percent under the 10-year average. In the Mobridge area, far up in the north central part of the state, the survey showed 3.6 pheasants per mile, a 70 percent improvement, but still 48 percent below the 10-year average. Looking at a few other areas, Mitchell in see UPLAND, page 4B
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Area students participate in 68th National Barrow Show
Team members are, left to right, Zachary Ayers, Natalie Ayers, Tony Morgan and Joel Martin. The 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging Contest for the 68th National Barrow Show was held September 8. The competition was held in conjunction with the four-day National Barrow Show® in Austin, Minnesota. This event was cosponsored by Hormel Foods Corporation and the National Association of Swine Records. One area 4-H/FFA member was part of a team that placed fifth at the competition. There were 46 teams in the junior division from nine states,
which included Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Indiana, Georgia, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Illinois. Joel Martin of Meadville, Natalie and Zachary Ayers of Green City and Tony Morgan of Lamar made up the team. The four met each other as members of the 2014 Missouri Agribusiness Academy and qualified to represent Missouri after winning first place at the Missouri State Fair 4-H/FFA Swine Judging Contest in August.
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Hope renewed for MRC, VA resolution By RYAN SQUIBB Lawrence County Record
Hope is still alive for the Missouri Rehabilitation Center and veterans administration clinic to stay in Mt. Vernon. City officials were invited recently to participate in talks regarding the future of MRC and the VA clinic. While it doesn't mean anything concrete for the city, it is a step in the right direction. The city recently proposed two ideas to MRC in hopes of keeping the 100 plus year old facility in operation. The first option the city offered included the state land granting the facility back to the city of Mt. Vernon, as Mt. Vernon originally purchased and gave the land to the state for the purpose of the hospital. That option also included the city renting some or all of the square footage to the veterans' administration at almost no cost. The second idea proposed by the city again featured the city receiving ownership of the facility and also keeping MRC open, as well as the VA clinic. MRC would then be overseen by a not-for-profit group started by the city, as well as a third party group contracted with the city. No word yet on whether any of the proposals will gain traction, but Mt. Vernon officials have expressed gratitude for being invited to the table for discussions. (Editor's note: The above story ran in the September 3 edition of the Lawrence County Record and it was presented to us to appear in the Lamar Democrat, due to the fact that it affects many area residents. Upon the approval of Squibb, we are happy to be able to do so; however, since the time this story first appeared the city officials at Mt. Vernon voted to buy the Missouri Rehabilitation Center for $100, pending approval by the MU Board of Curators.)
September Days a success LOCKWOOD-On Saturday, Sept. 20, the Lockwood community celebrated the return of September Days, after an absence of more than 20 years. The event was a resounding success, welcoming crowds from near and far. The event was made possible by the entire support of the community. The day's events included a color run to benefit Relay For Life, a baby show, animal show, quilt show, photography show and car show, all of
which were well attended. September Days guests took in a morning time parade down Main Street, followed by live entertainment, food, fun and games presented by local civic groups and organizations. Those wishing to do a little shopping were treated to 40 different craft and vendor booths, as well as Lockwood's own Main Street merchants. The Optimist Club would like to thank all the sponsors, indi-
viduals and organizations that contributed to the event and everyone that attended. Pictures of September Days can be viewed at facebook.com/LockwoodOptimistClub. The Lockwood Optimist Club 50/50 cash raffle winner was Gabe Oeltjen, winning $454.50. The Lockwood Elementary preschool/kindergarten was awarded the Lockwood Optimist Club Parade Spirit Award, winning a pizza party.
LOCKWOOD-The following are the results of the Lockwood September Days Baby Show: Boys 0-3 Months – Bek Schultz, son of Lacey and Waylan Schultz, Lamar, first place. Boys 4-6 Months – Layton Besendorfer, son of Brandon and Bailey Besendorfer, Golden City, first place; Jacob Trent, son of Jessica and Jesse Trent, Lockwood, second place. Boys 7-12 Months – Koda Whitchurch, son of Kaylee and Clifton Whitchurch, Lockwood, first place; Ridge Hollands, son of Rian and Megan Hollands, Nevada, second place; Bryson Woodson, son of Amanda and Kenyon Woodson, Lockwood, third place. Boys 13-18 Months – Aiden Schilling, son of Olivia and Brice Schilling, Lockwood, first place; Woodrow Freeman, son of Sara and Tyler Freeman,
Lockwood, second place; Kai Lilienkamp, son of Emily and Chad Lilienkamp, third place. Boys 19-24 Months – Aidyn Besendorfer, son of Brandon and Bailey Besendorfer, Golden City, first place; Zachary Libeer, son of Jennifer Lawman, Lockwood, second place. Girls 0-3 Months – Aubrey Urtado, daughter of Harlee Urtado, Miller, first place; Josie Kehler, daughter of Brandy Brookshire, Lockwood, second place; Myla Garver, daughter of Marcy and Bryan Graver, Lockwood, third place. Girls 4-6 Months – Braylin Brollier, daughter of Zach and Shyla Brollier, Lockwood, first place. Girls 7-12 Months – Lainey Gillen, daughter of Sebastian and Ariele Golden, Reeds, first place; Norah Meinzen, daughter of Seth and Claire Meinzen,
Lockwood, second place; Selma Graves, daughter of Joey and Jennifer Graves, Monett, third place. Girls 13-18 Months – Remington Downs, daughter of Courtney and Josh Downs, Mt. Vernon, first place; Myka Griggs, daughter of Jesi and Mike Griggs, Lockwood, second place; Jordan Vaughn, daughter of Tara Webb and Lois Vaughn, Lamar. Girls 19-24 Months – Lauren Evans, daughter of Brent and Marla Evans, Ozark, first place; Elizabeth Woodson, daughter of Amanda and Kenyon Woodson, Lockwood, second place; Casen Long, daughter of Tiffany Long, Stockton, third place. Grand Champion Girl – Aubrey Urtado. Grand Champion Boy – Aiden Schilling.
LOCKWOOD-The Lockwood September Days Busy Bee 4-H Small Animal Show winners were: Poultry – Owen Neely, cockerel, grand champion; Hattie Taylor, pullet, reserve grand; Katelynn Forbus, poultry junior showmanship winner; Chloe Taylor, senior showmanship winner. Other poultry class winners were Chloe Taylor, first place hen; Hattie Taylor, second place hen; Hat-
tie Taylor, first place pullet; Katelynn Forbus, second place pullet; Chloe Taylor, first place cock rooster; Chloe Taylor, second place cock rooster; Owen Neely, first place cockerel. Rabbits – Adam Crisamore, grand champion 4 class; Jon Kronk, reserve champion; Judd Forbus, grand and reserve champion 6 class; Sydney Wilson and Elizabeth Carther, junior showmanship; Jon Kronk, senior showmanship. Other
rabbit class winners were Elizabeth Carter, first, 4 class rabbits; Syndney Wilson, second, 4 class rabbits; Charlie Davis, first, senior buck; Owen Neely, second senior buck; Adam Crisamore, first, junior doe; Abigail Hall, second junior doe; Jon Kronk, first senior doe; Elizabeth Carter, second; Judd Forbus, first place, 6 class rabbits, junior and senior buck. Goats – Angelica Kostic, grand champion dairy; Hattie Taylor, reserve; Macy Stauffer, grand champion non-dairy; Heaven Lucas, reserve; Angelica Kostic, junior showmanship winner; Chloe Taylor, senior showmanship winner. Other goat class winers were Angelica Kostic, first, dairy goats, junior; Chloe Taylor, second, dairy goats, junior; Hattie Taylor, first, senior; Angelica Kostic, second; Macy Stauffer, non-dairy goats, junior, first and second and Heaven Lucas, first, senior.
At around 3 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, the Barton County Sheriff 's Department executed a search warrant at 509 NW 30th Lane in Barton County, after receiving information that the subject at that home possessed items commonly used to create the illegal drug metham-
phetamine. At the conclusion of the investigation one subject was arrested and transported back to the sheriff ’s office. Susan L. Hardy, age 39, Lamar, was arrested and transported to the jail. Hardy was later released from the jail awaiting lab results of items seized from the
home. On the same day, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Deputy Bradly Keithly of the sheriff ’s office conducted a traffic stop in the 1400 block of Gulf Street in Lamar and obtained information leading to the discovery of items commonly used to cre-
Lockwood Baby Show winners
The Fred Lemons Memorial Car Show was held during Lockwood's September Days. Doyle Stalker took Best of Show with his 1957 Belair 2 door hardtop and Mayor's Choice was awarded to BJ Taylor for his two door 1960 Belair.
Winners in the Lockwood September Days Stash Sisters Sewciety Quilt Show were Karen Whitsell, winning Best of Show, Best Antique Quilt and Best Hand-Quilted Quilt, with a quilt made by her grandmother, Flora Mae Murray and Renee Larson for Best Machine Quilt.
Busy Bee 4-H Small Animal Show winners
The Community Foundation Photography Contest was held during September Days. The winners in the elementary division were Maren Cunningham, first and third place; Reed Spinks, second place. Middle school division winners were Wyatt Julian, first place; Max Schnelle, second place; Lillian Eggerman, third place. Other winners were Robert Foster, first place in the high school division and in the adult division, Vickie Sparkman placed first; Kenda Dunagan, second and Krista Rader, third. Vickie Sparkman won Best of Show.
Friends for Animals holds photo contest
LOCKWOOD-The Friends for Animals held a Cutest Pet Photo Contest during Lockwood's September Days. The winners were “Weenie Roast” by Dee Keith, first; “Zeke” by Bernita Taylor and “Lucifer” by Teresa Strong, tied for second and “Duke” by Cody Oeltjen, third place. The winner of the Friends for Animals free spay/neuter drawing was Natalie Decker.
Numerous arrests made in alleged manufacture of methamphetamine ate the illegal drug methamphetamine. The Barton County Sheriff ’s Office, the Lamar Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Jasper County Drug Task Force assisted in the search at a second home located at 809 Poplar Street in Lamar.
At the conclusion of the search three subjects was arrested. William R. Wheeler, age 41, Lamar; Jeremiah J. Casey, age 31, Lamar and Shirly E. Watson/Rose, age 34, Lamar, were arrested and transported see ARRESTS, page 2B
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AREA NEWS Job numbers surge in Vernon County, decline in rest of area By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer
JEFFERSON CITY-August was a good month for Vernon County. Despite a small increase in its labor force, the addition of 117 new jobs sent its unemployment rate down to 5.3 percent, 0.9 of a point lower than in July. That was on its own merit and the lowest of any of the five counties that the Democrat tracks. Jasper County also posted a rate of 5.3 percent joblessness in August, but that was due to 529 people dropping out of its labor force. The number of jobs in Jasper County shrank by 241 in August. Dade County was the only other county among
the five to add jobs. The 12 new jobs were partially offset by 11 fewer in its labor force, but that was still sufficient to lower its unemployment rate to 5.6 percent. Its July rate was 6.3. Cedar County lost 55 jobs, but that was offset by 125 persons dropping out of the labor force. Therefore, its unemployment rate fell from 6.3 percent in July to 5.6 percent in August. This points out the deceptiveness of unemployment rates. The same applied to Barton County, where there were four fewer jobs in August. However, the withdrawal of 54 people from the county’s labor force forced its unemployment rate down to
6.5 percent. Missouri’s unemployment for August inched downward 0.2 to a figure of 6.3 percent. The national rate was 6.1, off a fraction from 6.2 in July. In neighboring Kansas, the statewide unemployment rate remained steady at 4.9 percent for the third consecutive month. All three of the counties bordering the state line nearest Barton County saw slight declines in their unemployment rates in August. Crawford dropped 0.3 to 5.3 percent, and Cherokee improved to 4.9, down from July’s 5.7. Bourbon dropped half a point to 4.4 percent.
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Vernon County Sheriff’s office helps YMCA with community service
NEVADA-The Vernon County Sheriff ’s office set out to help the community YMCA on Thursday, Sept. 18, by assisting with parking lot repairs. Donna Thomas and Jeff Snyder contacted Vernon County Sheriff Mosher to see if any of the inmates could help work for the community. With do-
nated gravel and security measures taking place, repairs to the YMCA parking lot were completed in less than two hours. Snyder was thoroughly pleased with the work and said he was impressed with how painless the process was and how quickly they worked and how respectful they were
towards him and the general public. The Vernon County Sheriff ’s office wants to help support the community in any way they can. Sheriff Mosher said, “It’s an amazing feeling, knowing I can help the community and place that I live, it is what keeps this county thriving.”
Dairy margin-protection meetings will explain new farm bill safety net COLUMBIA, Mo.Dairy producers must decide how much safety net they need and then sign up for the 2014 farm bill program before November 28. Producers can learn the options in a series of meetings and a webinar, says Joe Horner, University of Missouri Extension dairy economist. “There has been lots of information in dairy magazines and online,” Horner says. “Some will
want person-to-person contact.” Five meetings will be in southern Missouri. A webinar for the more scattered northern Missouri producers was held September 29. The meetings started September 29 in Columbia and will end October 29 in Hartville. Instructors will be Horner, MU economist Scott Brown and a local agent from the USDA Farm Service Agency.
The farm bill’s new Margin Protection Program replaces MILC (Milk Income Loss Contact). Under the former program there was just one decision, to sign up or not. In MPP, producers must decide on margin level and how much insurance they want to buy. “It sounds complicated, but need not be in most cases,” Horner says. “Main thing is to go to the local FSA office and sign up.” The meeting times and
locations are: October 14, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, MU Extension Center, Jackson; October 15, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Park Casino, 101 S. Lincoln, Monett; October 16, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Park Casino, 101 S. Lincoln, Monett; October 28, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, 6821 W. Independence Drive, Springfield; October 29, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Laclede Electric Cooperative meeting room, 5900
Highway 5, Hartville. The webinar was held during the lunch hour on September 29. Every producer should sign up unless they are just opposed to government programs, Horner says. With current milk prices it may not seem like time to buy insurance. “Just remember the low milk prices in 2009 and 2012,” he says. “Margin insurance would have been very helpful then.” The first step at the FSA
By CAROLYN HEAD Dade County reporter
Pyrotechnics from Joplin do the show on that date, if they are available. A budget has been set for $5,000. The motion passed unanimously. Bids soliciting a new city auditor were sent out to four applicants. The council will review all of the recommendations and will discuss them at the next meeting. Pugh read for the first time by title only, Ordinance 4-2014, an ordinance for the City of Greenfield to affirm that the city is in compliance with Chapter 105 RSMo, a procedure to disclose potential conflicts of interest and substantial interest for certain elected officials. Following a motion by Pugh and a second by Mayfield, three yes votes were given and the ordi-
nance was read for a second and final time before being unanimously approved. Chief Larkin presented bids for an alarm system at the Collins Building for the police department. Dynamics Custom Security had two bids and Atlas Security System had four. After discussion, a motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved to authorize Mayor Evans to spend up to $12,000 for the camera and alarm system. Attorney Rose responded that the actual videos should be reviewed to determine their clarity. Larkin advised the council of repair work needed for the ongoing remodel of Cowans building. Pugh made the motion to accept the bid
of $700 for repair from Kevin Spain Repair. The motion was seconded and unanimously passed. The remainder of the building has to be thoroughly cleaned and checked out before it is known what the rehab of the interior will entail. In regards to the revised office structure for the police department, courts, etc., the approximate cost approved is $25,000 for total revisions, to be paid out of the court cost funds. Attorney Rose presented information regarding
the four parties that are outside of the purchasing city water. A meeting was scheduled with MoDOT on September 9. The landowners will have to make their own decision. There have been 40,000 to 60,000 gallons of water flowing through the master meter that are unaccounted for due to the broken water lines on these properties. Rose stated that “they must step up and take care of the system at their own expense”.
Bids go out to solicit new city auditor for Greenfield GREENFIELD-The Greenfield City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m., at the Greenfield City Hall. Those present were Mayor James Evans, City Clerk Cathy Harrington, Aldermen Kelly Mayfield, Beth Wright and Jack Pugh and Attorney Allen Rose and his wife Sherry. Vicki Lollar was absent. Mayor Evans opened the meeting with all repeating the Pledge of Allegiance. Nancy Lowe was present to give a report on the July 4 fireworks display. She said that in spite of threatening weather, there was an enthusiastic turnout with all having a good time. Lowe, acting as a representative for the chamber, requested that the council schedule next year's celebration for June 27, 2015, to be held in the park. After discussion a motion was made by Pugh, seconded by Wright, to have Liberty
Arrests, continued from page 1B to the jail to continue the investigation. The three were later released from the jail awaiting lab results of items seized from the home. Then at about 2:15 p.m., a second search warrant was executed at a residence located at 709 Walnut St., in Lamar, for items commonly used in the creation of the illegal drug methamphetamine. The Barton County Sheriff ’s Office, the Lamar Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Jasper County Drug Task Force also assisted in the search at the second home. At the conclusion of the investigation two subjects was arrested. James W. Hall, age 36, Lamar and Dee A. Swink, age 47, Lamar. The two was transported to the jail for further investigation and later were released awaiting lab results of items seized from the home.
office will be to establish a milk production basis for the last three years. That data is in year-end summaries from the milk marketing co-op. The final step is deciding how much risk the farm can withstand. “Don’t avoid signing up before the deadline,” Horner says. “Go in well ahead of Thanksgiving.”
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RECORDS DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS
CHARLES E. BALL JASPER-Services were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Weng Funeral Chapel for Charles E. Ball, 84, Jasper, who died Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. Burial was in Waters Cemetery, northwest of Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to Waters Cemetery or Jasper V.F.W. Post 6415. Survivors include his wife, Reba Ball; a daughter, Dianna Probert and husband Ben and three sons, Danny Ball and wife Lori, Doug Ball and wife Susan and Darrel Ball and wife Lana, all of Jasper; eight grandchildren, Russell, Renea, Sasha, Leighton, Gary, Mathew, Travis and Jared and eight greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Tom Ball, John Ball, Richard Ball and Walter Ball and four sisters, Martha Brown, Margaret Samson, Charlotte Ball and Barbara Windes. Mr. Ball was born April 12, 1930, in Jasper Coun-
ty, to Charles J. and Sylvia (Flournoy) Ball. He was a retired farmer. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean War, earning a Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Campaign Stars. He was a lifetime member of the Jasper V.F.W. Post. He married Reba Berryhill on Nov. 15, 1953, at the Jasper Christian Church.
LOYAL DAVID BILYEU HUMANSVILLELoyal David Bilyeu, 66, Humansville, was found in his home where he died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. He was a graduate of Lamar High School and served for two years in the United States Air Force. His mother, Ruth Dennis, proceeded him in death in 2002. His father died in 1952. He leaves one brother, Ron Bilyeu and wife Joy, Lamar and their children, Jason and Jeron Bilyeu and Rayna Born, all of Lamar, plus their families. He has a sister, Brenda Maggard and husband Don, Lamar and Brenda’s children, Tamara Myers and husband Mark and David Lawrence, Lamar, and their families, as well as a sister of Alabama, Julie Reavis and husband Tom, plus their families. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
DAVID MCARTHUR LAMAR-Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Daniel Funeral Home for David Henry McArthur, 85, Lamar, who died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Burial, with full military honors, was in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lockwood American Legion Post 372, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be shared at www.danielfuneralhome.net. Survivors include three sons, Charles McArthur and wife Janet, Larry McArthur and David McArthur, all of Lamar; a granddaughter, Katie McArthur and Dar-
ryl Robinson and three great-grandchildren, Dezmon, Darionna and Maggie Robinson. He was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel McArthur; a sister, Luella Dennis and his wife, Loeta (White) McArthur, who died March 25, 2014. Mr. McArthur was born May 6, 1929, at Sylvania, to David and Corda (LeMaster) McArthur. After graduating from Lockwood High School he began his career on the railroad, hiring on in 1948 as a signal service repairman. On December 5, 1951, he was inducted into the U.S. Army and was wounded while serving in Korea. He was awarded a Purple Heart and was honorably discharged on Sept. 10, 1953. Returning to his railway career, he worked as a signal maintainer for Frisco and BNSF, retiring in 1991 after 41 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed family camping trips, fishing and skiing. He was a long-time member of Lockwood American Legion Post 372.
DOROTHY ETCHESON ALBA-Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Weng Funeral Chapel in Jasper for Dorothy Luella Etcheson, 88, Alba, who died Tuesday evening, Sept. 23, 2014. Burial was in Waters Cemetery, northwest of Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International. Survivors include her husband, Sammy Etcheson; two daughters, Connie Wise and Teresa Etcheson Hembree; nine grandchildren, David Wise, Sean Wise, Marisa Wise, Lacy Harris Wise, Jennifer Etcheson, Jaime Spurling, Julia Ingram, Timothy Welsh and Samuel Etcheson and 12 great-grandchildren, Riley Spurling, Ragan Spurling, Jordan Ingram, Greyson Wafford, Remmington Spurling, Rhett Wise, Jayden Ingram, Kellan Harris, Harper Wise, Ardyn Harris, Jaxon Wise and Blair Wise. She was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Beasley; a sister, Myrtle Hanes and a son, Wyatt Etcheson. Mrs. Etcheson was born Dec. 23, 1925, in Barton County, to Edgar and Lena Beasley. She was reared in the Barton County area and graduated from Mindenmines High School. She married Sammy Etcheson on March 4, 1956, in Lamar. She not only took care of the home and family, but also worked side by side
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with her husband in his church ministry by teaching Sunday school, singing and playing the piano. She was also very active with her husband Sam, in the Jasper VFW Post 6415 and Ladies Auxiliary, serving as president of the Ladies Auxiliary for the past 13 years. She was a member of the Zion Baptist Church in rural Jasper.
LARRY MITZNER LAMAR-Full military honors were conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday at Daniel Funeral Home for Larry Dean Mitzner, 66, Lamar, who died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, at his home. Burial will be in Fort Scott National Cemetery at a later date. Condolences may be shared at www.danielfuneralhome.net. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Mitzner; four children from a previous marriage, Kevin Lee, Billy Jo, Crystal Suzanna and Jamie Lee; five brothers, Jerry Mitzner and wife Joy, Mindenmines, David Mitzner and wife Geneva, Osawatomie, Kan., Steve Mitzner, Armania, Columbia, Bill Mitzner and wife Mary Beth, Fontana, Kan. and Fred Mitzner and wife Irma Lea, Fort Scott, Kan. and two sisters, Martha Jane Petrie, Bronson, Kan. and Anna Darlene Woods, Fort Scott, Kan. He was preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Lee Mitzner and a sister, Pat Ballou. Mr. Mitzner was born July 26, 1948, at Fort Scott, Kan., to John and Pearl (Martin) Mitzner. He became a U.S. Marine on June 20, 1968, serving in Vietnam where he was wounded and awarded a Purple Heart. Though he lost a leg in the war, he never considered himself disabled and had worked as a self-employed tuckpointer and installed flooring and wall tile. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and time spent with his dogs. He read the Joplin Globe from cover to cover daily and was a wrestling and football fan. He married Sandra Kay Ewing on April 6, 1992, at Hiattville, Kan.
DANNY YOUNG DEERFIELD-Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada for Daniel “Danny” Paul Young, 50, Deerfield, who died suddenly on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, in Fort Scott, Kan. Burial was in Deerfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Versee DEATHS, page 4B
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THE CREATIVE WRITERS GROUP WILL meet Monday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m., at the Nevada Public Library meeting room. Enter through the Walnut Street (south) entrance. This is open to the public and new members are welcome. There are no fees or dues. All are invited to share seasonal writings (fall) or any genre. Writers of all genres, whether published or non-published, are encouraged to attend. For information call Nancy Malcom at 417-667-2024. THE LUTHERAN WOMEN’S MISSIONARY League of St. Andrew Church in Stockton will host its seventh annual craft show and sale on Saturday, Nov. 8. Anyone interested in reserving a space should call the church office at 417-276-3511. THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1964 would like to invite friends to stop by and visit after 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Thiebaud Auditorium. THE LAMAR ART LEAGUE WILL MEET Thursday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. Bring a sack lunch and something to work on. The group will be discussing the upcoming art show at Neosho. THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015 will have a mandatory parent/student meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 5:30 p.m., in the high school commons, for anyone going on the senior trip. JASPER SURVIVING SPOUSES WILL meet Wednesday, Oct. 8, 11:15 a.m., at the senior center. Lunch will be at the center. Remember to wear black and orange as Halloween dress if you wish. Bingo will be played. All widows and widowers are welcome to attend. RAISING A LIKEABLE CHILD, A THREE week seminar on child development and suggestions for helping children develop into someone everyone likes to have around, will be held on Mondays, Oct. 6, 13 and 20, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Lamar East Primary School. The seminar will be presented by Jane and Scott Goade, mentors of several parenting groups in the Carl Junction area and are the parents of a blended family of two girls and two boys. The two approach the topic with wisdom and humor. Childcare will be provided on site, with reservations by calling 417-682-5963. The seminar is sponsored by Lamar Parents As Teachers. THE LAMAR PARENTS AS TEACHERS ARE holding a fundraiser where a 10x13 family photograph by Creative Touch Photography will cost only $10. Photo sessions will begin on October 18 and are by appointment. For information call 417-682-5963. IANTHA BAPTIST CHURCH WILL HOLD A revival October 4-8, 7 p.m. nightly. The revival will be led by Brother Tim Cox and seven youth as missionaries in training from Memphis, Tenn. A carryin lunch and fellowship will be held at 12 noon on Sunday, Oct. 5. Bible club activities will be held after school at 4 p.m. This includes homework, games, crafts, food and fun. Everyone is welcome. THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2016 will host a tailgate before the football game on Friday, Oct. 3, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Frito pie or loaded baked potato, dessert and a drink will be available for $5. FLU VACCINE CLINICS WILL BE HELD at the Barton County Health Department on October 2 and 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; October 9, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and October 10, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please bring Medicare, Medicaid or other insurance cards. Private pay is $25. For information call 417-682-3363. ALL ARE INVITED TO HELP CURTIS “JACK” and Alma Jones celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary on October 4, by sending a card to them at 605 Poplar, Lamar, MO 64759. THE 19TH ANNUAL SADDLE UP FOR ST. Jude Trail Ride and Silent Auction will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m., at Back Achers Ranch in Milo. For information on joining the ride or making donations call Kelly LaPreze at 417-684-0357 or Michelle Garrett, 417-296-3068. No alcohol. Negative coggins required. THE OCTOBER MEETING OF THE RETIRED Educators of the Barton County Area will be a guided tour of the newly remodeled Lamar Middle School. Plan to meet at the parking lot on 7th Street at 8:30 a.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 1, to begin the tour. THE BARTON COUNTY UNIVERSITY Extension will have a Cattle Program on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m., at the Liberal Community Building. Topics will include Cattle Leasing with Mark Jenner, ag business specialist, Cow Nutrition and Management, Patrick Davis, livestock specialist. There is a $5 fee. Cookies and refreshments will be provided. For more information or to register call 417-682-3579. THE RELAY FOR LIFE BABY SHOW will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m., at the Lamar City Park. The show is for girls and boys, age birth through 24 months, with registration to begin at 5:30 p.m. A $5 donation is required. Babies should come dressed in playwear. There will be first, second, third and overall winners. The show is sponsored by Barton County 4-H, with proceeds being donated to the American Cancer Society. AVOLA SCHOOL REUNION WILL BE HELD Saturday, Oct. 11, 6 p.m., at the Sheldon Church building. This will be a covered dish. Bring a small gift for a man or woman. THE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION of the Ozarks (BCFO) will hold a Pink Apple 5K and 2-Mile Fun Walk/Run on Saturday, Oct. 11. Registration and t-shirt pick up will begin at 7 a.m., with the 5K to begin at 8 a.m., followed at 8:05 a.m. with the two mile walk and fun run. Registration forms are available at the Barton County Chamber of Commerce. For information call Christy Heins at 816-769-1446. THE 10TH STREET COMMUNITY FARMERS’ Market is open Wednesdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Deaths, continued from page 3B non County 4-H Youth Shooting Sports, in care of the funeral home. The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com. Survivors include his wife, Michelle and children, Joseph Hunter Young and Abigail Louise Young, all of the home; two brothers, Robert Elliott and wife Rita, Golden City and Steven Young, Houston, Minn.; a sister, Gloria Nelson and husband Dale, Golden City; a sister-in-law, Deb Elliott, Lamar; nieces and nephews, Misty Young, Danielle Nelson, Jennifer Nelson, Elliott Nelson, Maddison Elliott, Marcus Elliott and Ron Elliott, Golden City and other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Tommy Elliott and a sister, Laura Jane (Young) Dickerson. Mr. Young was born Dec. 15, 1963, in Barton County, to Eugene M. and Priscilla Mae (Webb) Young Tubaugh of Golden City. He grew up in
a devoted husband and father. the Golden City area and He married Michelle was a 1982 Golden City Lynn Pettibon on April High School graduate. He 20, 2002. worked 17 years at Produce Exchange in Golden RODNEY DAVID City. He then worked for a time at O’Sullivan In- GOLDEN CITY— dustries in Lamar until Graveside services were its closing and for the held at 2 p.m. Saturday at last several years was the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in employed at Mid-West Golden City for Rodney Feed and Fertilizer in Wade David, 61, Golden Deerfield. He was also a City, who was found dewelder, having completed ceased on Tuesday, Sept. his certification in 2002 23, 2014, near Y Bridge at the Missouri Welding at Stockton Lake, after a Institute. five-day search. Rev. LonHe was baptized at nie Pennell officiated. the Christian Church Arrangements were unin Golden City as a der the direction of Pugh youth. When he moved Funeral Home. to Deerfield eight years Pallbearers were Chad ago he began attend- Beerly, Bob Bennett, ing the Deerfield Baptist Johnny Blackford, Leland Church with his family. Heath, Randy Hurrell, He enjoyed hunting and Chris and Tony Peterson was a known gun enthu- and Josh Willis. siast. He had recently Memorial contribubeen involved in teach- tions may be made to ing his son to hunt and the Stockton Commufish and enjoyed the 4-H nity Foundation for a Life Youth Shooting Sports Jacket Fund, in care of the activities. Neighbors and funeral home. friends would often see Survivors include two him helping his daughter brothers, Dennis Dasell her Girl Scout cookies vid and Michael David, or his son selling his Boy Golden City; a sister, Scout popcorn. He was Carol Tracy and husband an excellent worker and Orin, Golden City; a
nephew, David Manke, KhonKaen, Thailand; a niece, Erica Manke and great-nephew, Jack Stewart, Golden City, and many other relatives and friends that will miss this fun-loving and caring man. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. David was born Oct. 27, 1952, in Lamar, to Clarence Raymond and Clara Mae (Hunt) David. He was a lifetime Golden City area resident and a 1970 graduate of Golden City High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps in the early 1970’s, being stationed in Alaska during the Vietnam era. He was a machinist with Central States Automation for many years. He had many interests including collecting arrowheads, fishing and playing darts. He had also played golf with his nephew David and was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Rams.
more brood numbers, but that is figured on a disappointingly low 2013 base. If you go there, the recommended counties are Nemaha, Polk, Lancaster, Saline, and Otoe. The statewide brood count shows an increase of 19 percent. The bobwhite quail survey is based on a whistle count by department personnel and a rural mail carrier survey. We’ll go with the mail carrier survey since it was later in the summer. The southeastern 20 percent of the state is considered to be up 72 percent from last year. Look for the better hunting to be in the counties of Jefferson, Gage, Johnson, Merrick, Thayer, Fillmore, Clay, and Saunders. Statewide, the mail carrier surveys find bobwhite numbers to be up 52 percent, but remember, the figures are compared to 2013 numbers, which was a disappointing year. Kansas We normally include Kansas in the second part of this two-part series, but this year it has issued its upland forecast a bit earlier, and Iowa seems to be running behind in releasing its outlook. Weather conditions throughout Kansas’ pheasant range was much more conducive to maintaining pheasant nests, this year, and raising the broods to maturity. However, this recovery is starting from a pheasant population in 2013 that was at a modern day low, and a few good years will be required for full recovery. Consequently, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT) admits, up front, “Kansas will again have a below average pheasant harvest this fall.” In trying to sort the best out of this, the department says the best areas this year will likely be in the Smokey Hills region. That is all of the north central part of the state reaching down as far south as Barton, Rice, and McPherson counties
had a 50 percent increase in numbers over 2013 with the best numbers in the Flint Hills area of eastern Kansas. However KDWPT says statewide populations are still below historic averages, and the state will likely have a below average quail harvest this fall. Once again, the southeastern counties will find bird populations disappointing, but slightly improved from 2013. Prairie chickens remain a huntable species in Kansas (the greater prairie chicken), but the lesser prairie chicken is now protected. It is found in the southwestern counties in declining numbers. If you are looking for prairie
Upland, continued from page 6A southeast South Dakota had three pheasants per mile, up 52 percent since last year’s survey, but 49 percent under the 10-year average. In the Watertown area, there was only 1.2 per mile, nevertheless a 56 percent improvement over 2013, but 74 percent below the 10-year average. Jeff Vonk, Game, Fish, and Parks director, cautiously summed up this year’s outlook by saying, “The results of these surveys are highly anticipated by many who have a strong interest in South Dakota’s hunting heritage. The availability of pheasants and pheasant hunting opportunities in our state this fall should serve to enhance that heritage.” Nebraska Nebraska surveys its upland game populations in the spring with Game and Parks personnel and in April and July using rural mail carrier surveys. The Game and Parks people are the professionals, but the rural mail carriers are observant and reliable and a valuable part of the assessment equation as well. The staff reports were discouraging with few broods of pheasant chicks sighted, blamed in part on regional severe spring storms. However, the July mail carrier surveys showed that brood numbers were up somewhat over the disappointing year of 2013. They showed the top regions for success this fall should be in the southwest and Panhandle regions. Although the southwest was found to be down two percent from last year, it was still rated number one with the counties of Hitchcock, Hayes, Perkins, and Dundy as top choices. The 11 counties in the Panhandle were rated as second and up 11 percent over last year. Top counties for success in the Panhandle were considered to be Sheridan, Cheyenne, Dawes, and Box Butte. Northeast Nebraska was considered third best, but their percentage gain over 2013 was only three percent. Top counties in that region were rated as Knox, Nance, and Antelope. The southeastern counties below the Platte River were found to have 50 percent
in the pheasant range. Rains delayed the wheat harvest, stimulated the growth of annual weeds, and promoted insect emergence, all of which are of benefit to pheasants. Brood counts in the Smokey Hills region are up 76 percent. The best hunting is likely to be found in the counties of Phillips, Smith, Jewell and Republic in the north and Barton, Rice, and McPherson counties in the south part of the Smokey Hills. The northwestern 15 percent of the state, which KDWPT calls the Northern High Plains, has experienced a 50 percent increase in brood numbers compared to 2013. However, several years of declining populations will require more than one or two years for recovery there. Highest densities of ringnecks should be found in the counties north of Goodland and west of Colby. The southwestern 16 counties showed a crow count index improvement of 40 percent over 2013, and a summer brood increase of 173 percent. Best hunting opportunities are expected in the northeast and central counties within this region. The bobwhite quail has
be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar for Charles Lee “Bill” Isaac, 85, rural Greenfield, who died Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Lockwood, where he had been a resident for the past month. Burial will be in Rosebank Cemetery, Mulberry, Kan. Visitation will be held at the funeral home prior to the service, beginning at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Endings Program at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net. Survivors include two brothers, Don Isaac and wife Dorene, Branson and Larry Isaac and wife Carolyn, Lamar; a sister, Elaine Page, Moran, Kan.; a brother-in-law, Charles Bolton, Chicago, Ill. area; many nephews and nieces and a large extended family. BILL ISAAC He was preceded in death by two sisters, MarRURAL GREENFIELD- garet Isaac and Euleta Funeral services, as well Diedel; two brothers, Earl as Masonic Rites, will Isaac and Arthur Isaac
and two nephews. Mr. Isaac was born Feb. 21, 1929, in Bayard, Kan., to Clarence and Dessie Belle (Davis) Isaac. After graduating from Moran High School in 1947, he worked as a diesel mechanic a short time before joining the U.S. Army. He served in Japan, the Philippines and Korea. Returning home, he resumed his mechanic career, working for several large construction companies in the midwest. He later was the shop foreman for the Ford dealerships in El Dorado, Kan. for many years. After retiring, he moved to the Stockton Lake area, where his time was spent fishing, golfing, working on boat and golf cart engines and participating in the many activities of Washington Lodge No. 87 AF & AM. Always interested in the welfare of his community, he became the caretaker of his neighborhood and was loved and appreciated by his Ridgeview Road family. He married Wilma Bolton in 1953, at Wichita, Kan. and they had celebrated nearly 40 years together before her death in 1992.
chicken, your best bet is the Flint Hills. Kansas continues its highly successful Walk-In Hunting Area (WIHA) program with 1,050,598 acres of private land leased by KDWPT and open for hunting. Just use common sense and courtesy in hunting on WIHA land. KDWPT acknowledges that since some CRP land has been opened to emergency haying and grazing again this year, some of the WIHA land may have reduced cover. However, the 44 counties released for grazing this year is less than the 66 released last year. Also, hunting atlases are available free of charge at any license
vendor, which contain descriptions and locations of WIHA properties. They may also be accessed at www.kwpt.state.ks.us. In addition to WIHA land, Kansas has 379,512 acres of publicly owned land that is open for hunting. This concludes Part I of his year’s “Chronicles.” Part II will follow in next week’s edition, providing Iowa and Missouri provide their hunting outlooks sufficiently prior to that time.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of that certain note secured by Deed of Trust executed by Gene R. Curless and Shirley A. Curless, Husband and Wife, dated October 12, 2006 and recorded on November 20, 2006 as Document No. #20062006, Office of Recorder of Deeds, Barton County,
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: THE APN IS SHOWN BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR AS 6-12-1-2-50; SOURCE OF TITLE IS BOOK 374, PAGE 338 (RECORDED 05/10/1988) 227 North Denton, Liberal, MO 64762 For the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. S&W Foreclosure Corporation Successor Trustee Pub Commences September 24, 2014 S&K File No.14-025106 By: Shapiro & Kreisman, LLC www.shapiroattorneys.com/ mo Purported address: 227 North Denton, Liberal, MO 64762 9-24,10-1,8,15-4tc
Missouri. The Successor Trustee will on October 16, 2014, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 5:00 P.M. more particularly at 12:00PM, at the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, West door, Lamar, MO 64759, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash, the following real estate: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LOTS,
TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND, LYING, BEING AND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF BARTON AND STATE OF MISSOURI, TO WIT: ALL OF LOT THREE(3), IN BLOCK ONE(1), OF MCWILLIAMS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LIBERAL, MISSOURI.
were appointed Personal Representatives by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri. The business address of the Personal Representatives and Attorney for Estate is: BELINDA S. ELLISTON, 114 West 10th Street, Lamar, MO 64759, whose telephone number is (417) 682-6061. All creditors of the decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. The six-month period does not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in §473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in §473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to §537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death was: July 18, 2014. Date of first publication is September 24, 2014. By-CHARLES D. CURLESS, Judge 9-24,10-1,8,15-4tc
In the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri Probate Division In the Estate of EDWARD M. MORIN, Deceased, Estate No. 14B4-PR00052. Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted TO All persons interested in the estate of EDWARD M. MORIN, deceased: On September 15, 2014, IN THE CIRCUIT the Last Will and Testament COURT OF BARTON of the decedent having COUNTY, MISSOURI been admitted to probate, SUE LOCKRIDGE, IN RE THE MATTER OF: SONDRA ANN RIEGEL D.R.R., and MICHAEL MORIN, By His Next Friend,
JOSTON B. DUNCAN, and by JOSTON B. DUNCAN, Individually, Plaintiffs, vs. MORGAN N. RANGEL, and JULIO C. RANGEL, Defendants CASE NO. 14B4-CV00309 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PULICATION THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO: JULIO C. RANGEL, You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is for paternity. The names of all the parties to said suit are stated above in the caption thereof and the name and address of the attorney for the Plaintiff is Richard M. Scott, 100 West 10th, Lamar, MO 64759. You are further notified that unless you file an Answer or other pleading, or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid Petition within 45 days after the 22nd day of October, 2014, judgment by default will be rendered against you. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 26th day of September, 2014. s-Janet B. Maupin Circuit Clerk by-Karen Hines 10-1,8,15,22-4tc
CLASSIFIEDS Cards of Thanks Thank you does not begin to express our gratitude for all of the love, kindness and support shown to us as Marie went home to be with the Lord. We are sincerely grateful. Thank you to Barton County Memorial Hospital, Dr. John Alden, Dr. Jeremy Sturgell, Marlys Buckner, Mary Jo Mincks and every single staff member of BCMH for the love, respect and care given to Marie, and all of us, over the last few years; especially her last stay. You always allowed her to keep her dignity. Thank you – you all are our blessings. Thank you to Hospice Compassus staff for your compassion, understanding and time, to C.K. Warden and staff for making a difficult time easier, to Kara Moyer and staff for the beautiful flowers; especially the American Flag, to Darrell, Sarah and Hallee Doss, Julie Yokey and Sarah Trout for your immediate presence, and to Rev. Roger McKee and wife Fay, Bruce Wolf and Wally Norton for helping us celebrate Marie’s life so beautifully. To our church families, family and friends, a heartfelt thank you for the thoughts, prayers, calls, cards, visits sharing kind words and precious memories, food, flowers, contributions and remembrances; and, for being a constant support system. We are forever grateful to all of you. May God continue to bless you as you bless others. Sincerely, The Family of Marie Banwart Floyd Wally, Pam & family Keith, Ann & family Doyle & Judy & family Greg, Patti & family We wish to say thank you for the cards, telephone calls and best wishes while celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary. The family of Dwain & Mary Ann Rutledge Special Notices
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Fall fertility in cool season pastures
LAMAR-The optimum application window for fall nitrogen in fescue pastures starts around August 1 and responses to fall-applied nitrogen decreases incrementally after September 1. In southwest Missouri mid to late-August is optimum according to Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Barton County. "The average yield response to fall-applied nitrogen typically is less than response to springapplied nitrogen. Depending on rainfall the fall nitrogen response can be quite variable. A favorable distribution of precipitation can lead to a large yield response," said Scheidt. Research from Missouri and other states shows a positive response to rates of nitrogen over 100 lbs per acre, but the amount of response decreases at higher rates. Higher rates are also more likely to reduce legumes in mixed fescue-legume pasture. "A rate between 50 and 100 pounds nitrogen per acre is justified in most pastures. Producers should choose the lower rate on pastures looking to maintain a high legume component," said Scheidt. The argument supporting fall nitrogen applications is the high quality and high use of properly managed stockpiled pro-
duction. "The ability to stockpile fall forage production and then strip graze it in late fall and winter insures most farmers will make good use of any increased yield in response to applied nitrogen," said Scheidt. Research at the University of Missouri has shown stockpiled fescue maintains quality through March while the toxic element of ergovaline in tall fescue decreases by half by mid-January. "The decision to purchase nitrogen fertilizer or purchase hay will depend on the type of operation you have and what type of risk you want to take," said Scheidt. A question to ask would be: are legumes a cheaper source of nitrogen than synthetic fertilizers? Fertilizer recommendations for pasture are actually based on hay harvest concepts. When hay is harvested and feed elsewhere, the mineral elements are literally carried away from the field. "Each ton of mixed grass - legume hay will typically contain 10 - 12 pounds of phosphorus, 40 - 50 pounds of potash and varying amounts of other elements. Continually harvesting hay without replacing the P and K removed will deplete the fertility of most Missouri soils," said Scheidt. If hay harvesting is contrasted to grazing, some
fertility credit must be given to the manure that is being returned to the soil and the plant litter that is trampled down but left on-site. "This simple concept suggests that pasture fertility rates should be lower than hay field rates. The effectiveness of returned manure in maintaining pasture fertility is highly dependent upon a number of factors," said Scheidt. MU Extension research (from 1981-1989) compares the cost of applying nitrogen to fescue compared to the cost of adding a legume as a source of nitrogen. The research explains the cost per grazing day is typically lower for grass-legume pastures than for nitrogen-fertilized pastures. Animal performance is generally five to 20 percent higher on grass-legume pastures compared to nitrogenfertilized grass. "The cost per pound of gain will be proportionally lower for grass-legume pastures as long as carrying capacity is similar," said Scheidt. Another question to ask this year with the dry spell is: will it pay to apply nitrogen now, even if it doesn't rain for a couple weeks? Applying nitrogen from mid to late-August encourages fall growth in wet and dry summers. "Producers are better off to apply for autumn
LAMAR-Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Barton County, scouted fields southwest of Lamar, north of 126 and I-49, September 24 for the MU Extension crop scouting program While scouting she observed that soybeans are in the full seed to beginning maturity stages. Scheidt also observed septoria (identified by brown lesions on the leaves) in all fields. “Septoria is unlikely to cause enough yield damage to warrant a fungicide application at this point. It is no longer economical to apply fungicides or insecticides once soybeans are past the seed development stage because the cost of application would outweigh the benefit of the
pesticide treatment,” said Scheidt. Scheidt warns to not plant wheat until after October 10 if you are south of the Vernon County line; if in Vernon or north, plant wheat after October 6. “These are the Hessianfly-free dates. If you plant wheat before, Hessian flies are likely to lay eggs in emerging wheat crops. If eggs are laid they will cause severe yield loss in wheat,” said Scheidt. Winter annual weeds such as henbit, chickweed, garlic and perennial ryegrass should be controlled in order to establish a competitive wheat stand. Winter annual weeds reduce wheat yields by an estimated 10 percent each year. “I recommend burning down weeds before planting to
promote stronger stands and plants,” said Scheidt. Fertilization should take place during planting time in wheat. “A small application of nitrogen, such as 20 pounds nitrogen/ acre is recommended to ensure good fall growth. Phosphorus should also be added if soil tests indicate less than 45 pounds/acre of phosphorus in the soil. Phosphorus aids wheat in winter hardiness,” said Scheidt. The weekly field scouting report is sponsored by University of Missouri Extension and Barton County Extension. For more information on this scouting report, or to learn how to receive it a week earlier by telephone, contact the MU Extension Center in Barton County at (417) 682-3579.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Troop D's 69th fatal crash for the year occurred at 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, on US 160 in Mindenmines. According to the report an eastbound 2010 Ford Ranger being driven by Raymond E. Asher, 60, Kansas City, Kan., attempted to turn left and pulled into the path of a westbound 1996 Toyota Camry being driven by Janet S. McArthur, 56, Lamar. A passenger in the Camry, David H. McAr-
thur, 85, Lamar, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Barton County Coroner Dr. Tucker Joustra. The passenger in the Ranger was Roni R. Barandas, 42, Kansas City, Kan. Janet McArthur received serious injuries and was transported by helicopter to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, according to the report. Her father-in-law, David McArthur, was transported to Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar. Asher received minor injuries and Barandas,
who received moderate injuries, was transported by ambulance to Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan. According to the report three of the occupants of the two vehicles were not wearing a safety device; however, it was unknown at the time whether or not Asher was wearing one. The report stated that along with the highway patrol, Trooper Brian P. O'Sullivan assisted at the scene, as well as the Barton County Sheriff 's Office and Liberal Police Department.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a southbound 1998 Ford Escort being driven by Stephanie J Dillon, 37, Carthage, was traveling on I49, half a mile south of Lamar, when the driver struck a deer in the roadway. According to the report the accident occurred at 6:16 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 22. The report stated that Dillon, who received
minor injuries and was transported to Barton County Memorial Hospital by the Barton County EMS, was wearing her safety device. The Missouri State Highway Patrol also reported, a southbound 2006 Chevrolet truck being driven by James A. Schilling, 50, Lockwood, was traveling on MO 13, one mile south of Brighton, when he ran off the
right side of the roadway, striking a rock bluff and overturning. The vehicle came to rest on its top. The report stated that the accident occurred at 7:12 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25. Schilling, who received serious injuries, was transported to Mercy Hospital by Mercy Life Line. According to the report he was wearing a safety device.
Wheat prep tips include paying attention to Hessian flies
Fatality accident occurs on Hwy. 160 in Mindenmines
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growth even if the summer is dry because the value of that forage is worth more in dry year than a wet year," said Scheidt. "There will be a smaller response in a dry year, but it would still more than pay for the application." Fall growth is driven mainly by water and nitrogen. If the pasture has good soils and good grass, like Max Q, a producer can apply 75-80
units of nitrogen. In a lower quality pasture, such as a toxic fescue, 40 units of nitrogen would be appropriate. Dry forms of nitrogen such as Agrotain, SuperU, ammonium sulfate and ammonium nitrate are the safest forms of nitrogen to apply in a dry year in order to avoid loss. Dry urea that is untreated can be lost easily because it has a weak chemical bond. Nitrogen fertilizers
will also suffer less loss in dry weather than in humid weather. The weekly field scouting report is sponsored by University of Missouri Extension and Barton County Extension. For more information on this scouting report, or to learn how to receive it a week earlier by telephone, contact the MU Extension Center in Barton County at (417) 6823579.
COLUMBIA, Mo.Farmers might be storing this year’s bumper corn crop in unconventional ways while they wait for prices to rise. But this can reduce yield before and after harvest due to delayed maturity. The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects record corn yields that will exceed available on-farm and commercial storage this year. Rail and truck transportation issues also are likely to delay moving grain from the farm to the end user. Soybean will be favored for available on-farm and commercial storage because of higher market prices. More corn likely will be left to stand in the field for drying and temporary storage, says Bill Wiebold, University of Missouri Extension corn specialist. Expect larger losses the longer your corn stands, Wiebold says. Corn was planted later than normal this year because of early
spring rains and low temperatures. Later planting means later maturity. As a result, air temperatures during in-field drying probably will be lower than normal, increasing the time it will take corn to dry, he says. “Field drying time at 75 F air temperature is surely faster than when air temperature is 55 F,” Wiebold says. “No one can predict air temperatures very far in the future, but delayed maturity almost certainly means field drying will occur at cooler temperatures. This means a greater number of days to reach a particular grain moisture.” Longer in-field drying also will increase the risk of wind and rain damage. Stalk rot fungi can weaken plants, causing stalks to fall over and ear shanks to break off. The two biggest enemies of grain storage are moisture and temperature. Seeds live even after corn reaches physiological maturity and the plant dies. Respiration continues, with water and heat as byproducts. Stored corn
increases in moisture percentage and temperature unless dried artificially or aerated (air movement without heat). Storing grain outside presents several challenges, Wiebold said. The cost of drying grain to an acceptable 13 percent moisture is expensive. Some farmers will choose to store grain in storage bags, but these do not allow aeration. Airtight bags can reduce heat and moisture. This reduces or eliminates a fungus that causes grain spoilage. How much corn could be harvested this year? Wiebold said if the United States Department of Agriculture’s predictions are true, 822.7 million bushels of corn and soybean will be harvested. Wiebold says this amount piled on a football field would be four miles high, higher than some commercial airlines fly. For more information on corn storage go to http://extension.missouri. edu/main/spotlight/grain. aspx or visit with your local MU Extension center.
Corn storage challenges farmers this year