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Miss Merry Christmas Pageant set for December 5 and 6 The 2014 Miss Merry Christmas Pageant is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m., for the Miss and Junior Miss categories and Saturday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m., for the Young Miss and Little Miss events. Both days will be held at Thiebaud Auditorium and are open to the public.

Each contestant must have a sponsor, be a resident of Barton County and be responsible for turning in her entry form, photo and an entry fee of $25 on Monday, Oct. 20, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., at Lamar United Methodist Church. Entry forms are available at the Barton County Chamber of Commerce.

Please makes checks payable to Beta Gamma.

Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness featured at football game

Lamar Democrat/Melissa Little Top, a special Pink Out for Breast Cancer was presented during Friday nights home game against East Newton on October 3. Here, the Lamar eighth grade band performs with the high school band.

Seventy five Lamar kindergarten through fourth grade cheerleaders that had participated in the Lamar Tiger Cheer Clinic were featured at the Lamar vs. East Newton football game played Friday, Oct. 3.

Riegel honored at Volley for a Cure Pink-Out The Lamar Lady Tiger volleyball team held its annual Volley for a Cure PinkOut Game Tuesday prior to the Lady Tigers contest with Aurora. The proceeds from the t-shirts and cupcakes they sold go to Barton County Memorial Hospital's HOPE4U program that provides financial assistance for those needing mammograms in the community. As part of the pregame ceremony, the Lady Tigers honored Lamar fifth grade teacher and cheerleading coach Diane Pattison Riegel, who has been undergoing breast cancer treatment. Here she receives a hug from one of the members of the Lady Tigers team as other members of the team look on. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Issues on November 4 ballot

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

There are only two contested races that will appear on the November 4 ballot in Barton County. One is a statewide contest that pits incumbent state auditor, Tom Schweich, a Republican, against two splinter party candidates.

Sean O’Toole is the Libertarian Party candidate, and Rodney Farthing carries the Consee BALLOT, page 2A

Coalition against Amendment 3 forms alliance with PTO LAMAR-The Coalition to Protect Local Schools held its second meeting, October 9. It was announced that the coalition has formed an alliance with the Lamar R-I Parent Teachers Organization (PT0) in waging a campaign against Constitutional Amendment 3, which will be on the November 4 ballot.

Another decision reached see ALLIANCE, page 2A

INDEX

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

Barton County 4-H takes part in Relay for Life

Relay for Life in Barton County was held Saturday, Oct. 4, in ACS Director Amanda Johnson, followed by a word of prayer the Lamar City Park. The event was opened with a welcome from from Don Lucietta and the singing of the National Anthem by the James sisters. It was a cool fall evening for the Barton County survivors as they joined Barton County 4-H and several teams that gathered in the Lamar City Park. The celebration of survivors and remembrance with a luminaria service were followed with making a personal commitment and taking action, to finish the fight and save lives against a disease that takes so much from so many.

Barton County 4-H youth and community volunteers gathered in the park to fill and create a walking trail of countless luminaria bags. The in honor luminaries were placed for those individuals who are fighting or survived this dreaded disease. The in memory luminaria were placed to remember those that have given their lives in the fight of cancer. As evening approached the walkCancer survivors walk the survivor's lap during Relay for Life. ing trail was lined by family, friends and volunteers from the community to remember those loved ones in a special luminaria service.

Barton County 4-H Teen Leaders celebrated by hosting a baby show as a fundraiser. Each participant received a ribbon. Tali Ansley was selected the overall winner and received a gift bag of items made possible by donations from Denim & Lace, Dot's Hallmark, Walmart, The Market Place and the 4-H clubs in Barton County. Eighteen very special girls and boys were all smiles even though it was a cool fall evening. Babies participating were ages birth to 24 months. A donation of $5 was made by each participant, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.

The winners are as follows: Girls – birth to 3 months, Beckett Storm, first; Ava Kluhsman, second and Nilah Cossins and Aubrey Urtado, tied for third; 3-6 months, Tali Ansley, first; Paisley Weis, second; 12-18 months, Jordan Vaughn, first; 18-24 months, Lily Pritchard, first; Raelynn Moore, second and Allison Scheetz and Kelli Wilson, tying for third.

Boys – birth to 3 months, Layne Doyle, first; Pictured are, front row, left to right, Macy Bean, Jillian Gardner, Sawyer Storm, second; Revel Rainey, third; 9-12 Kaitlyn Davis and Lexi Phipps; back row, Tracy Bean, Chelle Gardmonths, Leighton Garfield, first; Beau Nicholas, ner, Elizabeth Davis and Joyce Phipps. Not pictured are Emma Harsecond; 12-18 months, Brady Powell, first; 18-24 grave and Regan Hargrave. months, Lucas Garfield, first.

Relay for Life was designed to celebrate surviThe M.A.D. (Mothers and Daughters) Tigers team participated in Barton vorship and raise money for research and proCounty Relay for Life on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Lamar City Park. This is grams of the American Cancer Society. 4-H is a the third year the M.A.D. Tigers have raised funds to benefit the Americommunity of young people across America who can Cancer Society. Since May, team members have participated in a 5k are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. fundraiser, distributed luminaria bags at Walmart and collected on-line A very special thank you to all the people and donations. In addition, the team had a dessert booth on the night of Relay, teams that formed a partnership to help Barton which included cinnamon rolls, cupcakes and pies.

County 4-H with this community service project.

The M.A.D. Tigers would like to thank their friends, family, Walmart and everyone else who helped them raise over $900 this year!! see RELAY, page 2A

M.A.D. Tigers team participates in Relay for Life

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CORRESPONDENTS Coonfoot & Vicinity

By LOUISE OTT Peeking out the door this early Monday morning, our dear Lord is blessing us with clouds, wind

and some sunshine.

Gary and Judy Nelson, Michael Nelson and Ella Mae Turpen all enjoy dinner at a restaurant on Sunday.

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

Kenneth Dee and Esther

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Archer, Sarcoxie route, and Louise Ott, Jasper route, were dinner guests on Sunday of George Straw.

Sara Payne, Olathe, Kan., spent the weekend Friday night until Sunday afternoon with her mother, Louise Ott. They, as well as Louise Ott's brother, George Straw, enjoyed

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Barton County 4-H hosted a baby show. Congratulations to all the first place winners: Layne Doyle, son of Trenton and Chelsea Doyle; Beau Nicholas, son of Phil and Kameyn Nicholas; the selected overall winner Tali Ansley, daughter of Jeremy and Marty Ansley, winning prizes presented by Cora, Clarise and Elise James; Brady Powell, son of Logan and Becky Powell; Lucas Garfield, son of Ben and DeLacey Garfield; Beckett Storm, daughter of Morgan and Preston Storm; Lily Pritchett, daughter of Jeremy and Lindsay Pritchard and Jordan Vaughn with grandpa, Leon Bishop.

The Barton County 4-H team, was led by back row, Nate Cable, Clayton Winslow, Allie Schiltz, Clarise James, Michalea Winslow and front row, Mycah Reed, Cora James and Elise James. The team was in charge of the luminaria bags and hosting the baby show.

Ballot, continued from page 1A stitution Party banner. In the Fourth Congressional District, Republican incumbent Vicky Hartzler faces challenges from Democrat Nate Irvin and Herschell Young of the Libertarian Party.

The remainder of the offices to be filled are sought by unopposed incumbents. The one exception is the office of associate circuit judge. James Nichols is unopposed for that position, but he got on the ballot through selection by the Barton County Republican Committee. Incumbent associate circuit judge, Charles Curless, withdrew his name from the ballot on August 19.

Voters will be asked to approve or reject four proposed amendments to the state constitution.

This will bring to nine the number of proposed amendments placed before voters in 2014. On the

November 4 ballot, they will bear the numbers 2, 3, 9, and 10. They are not in numerical order because the governor ordered that some of the nine be placed on the August 5 primary ballot.

Constitutional Amendment 2 would allow evidence of prior relative criminal activity to be admissible in the trial of a defendant who is accused of a crime of a sexual nature. For the evidence of prior criminal activity to be allowed, the defendant must have been accused of a crime involving a victim who is under the age of 18.

Constitutional Amendment 3 is the only one of the four that was placed on the ballot through initiative petition. The other three were proposed by the General Assembly.

The campaign of gathering signatures to force a public vote on the pro-

posed amendment was promoted by an organization known as Teach Great, and financed by St. Louis billionaire Rex Sinquefield. Amendment 3 would impose state approved standardized tests to evaluate student performance. The results of these tests would be the basis of teachers being retained, dismissed, promoted, or demoted. The tests could be developed by a local school district, but the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must approve

dinner at Sirloin Stockade on Saturday.

Kenneth Dee and Esther Archer, Sarcoxie route, and Louise Ott, Jasper route, were dinner guests of George Straw on Sunday.

Be sure and watch for the turkey, north of Alba.

They fly across the road very low and I stop for them. Please don't run over the turtles crossing the road. I saw someone run over one with their pickup and they could have stopped instead of killing it.

Jane Moss always bakes angel food cakes and brings me over some. Sure is good!

Bradley Moll visited Louise Ott.

Sheldon

By DARLENE SHERIDAN In the September issue of the Missouri Ruralist. Charles Claflin was was identified as a feature demonstrator at the North America Manure Expo in Springfield this summer.

The field demonstrations showcased the latest in vertical, horizontal and injection waste handling equipment. Claflin stated, “with the cost of commercial fertilizer, it made sense to spread our own cattle manure”.

I spent Friday afternoon and evening with Delores and Jim Honey and attended the Art Walk in Carthage. Many artists displayed their artworks and music was provided by many different groups.

Sheldon Lions hosted them. The amendment does not address who pays the cost of developing the tests. Amendment 3 is widely known as an instrument that abolishes teacher tenure, which it does, but the word “tenure” does not appear in the full text. Teacher contracts up to and including three years would be allowed. The final clause of the amendment, if approved, prohibits teachers and all certificated staff members from organizing to influence the design or implementation of the

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their monthly breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 4, with serving from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. A good crowd was on hand and a lot of visiting was enjoyed.

The Sheldon Christian Church enjoyed the annual get together at Vic and Sharon Hines in Moundville. Everyone enjoys the setting at the cabin and the wonderful fall weather. A special thank you to Vic and Sharon for hosting the event.

Graveside services were held at the Sheldon Cemetery on Tuesday at 3 p.m. for John Young, a life long resident of Sheldon, who died at 100 years old at the Truman Health Care in Lamar on Friday.

The house across the street from me for 62 years was bulldozed in and burnt over the weekend.

The property is currently owned by HM Logan.

Jim Elderton underwent major surgery at KU Med Center on Tuesday and is reported as doing well.

Doug and Cindy Conner of Liberty, Dave, Angie and Conner Blixt of Harrisonville and Roberta Bigelow of Sheldon recently participated in a “Walk to Defeat ALS” in memory of Donnie Conner, who lost his battle with the disease in September of 1983. The event was held at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City and over 500 people participated. The purpose of the walk was to raise awareness of ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease and to raise money to help find the cause and cure.

In observance of National 4-H Week, the Sheldon 4-H Club decorated

the Lions Club window with many of their projects. It was a very nice display. The group attended church Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Sheldon Christian Church.

Breanna Sheridan came from Columbia Friday evening and spent the weekend with me and visited her father and brother.

Gene and Eileen Leininger returned home Tuesday, Sept. 30, following a visit to Jerome, Idaho to visit Gene’s Aunt Selma and Uncle Wayne and their families.

Sheldon Jolly Senior citizens met Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 7, at the Donaldson Center with President Marj Ness as hostess. The group was especially happy to have a former member, Olive Ditmar of Guthrie Center, Iowa and Mary Ann Clark, who is a resident at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada, able to attend. Refreshments of cake and tea were enjoyed with Marj’s granddaughter, Amber, assisting her. Thanks to Paul Clark for supplying watermelon. The afternoon was spent visiting and no special business was conducted. The meeting was adjourned and it was announced that the next meeting would be October 14, at 11:30 a.m., for lunch at the Rockpile Café.

Paul and Phyllis returned home Tuesday, Oct. 7, after a visit to Richland, Wash., to visit with their son, Vince and his family. They enjoyed attending the grandchildren's activities.

evaluation system imposed by the amendment.

Teach Great has withdrawn its support of Amendment 3, but it will still be on the ballot.

School boards and educators across the state have expressed opposition to

the amendment, charging that it would remove control from local school boards and concentrate it in Jefferson City.

Constitutional Amendments 6 and 10 will be examined in the October 22 issue of the Democrat.

Alliance, continued from page 1A was to place paid advertising in the Exchanger and Lamar Democrat.

The extent of advertising and printed brochures will depend on the funds available. Donations are being channeled through the Barton County unit of the Missouri Retired Teachers Association (MRTA). Donations may be made by contacting Mary Kuhn, president of

the local unit, (417) 6822018.

Representatives of the coalition will appear before the October 16 meeting of the Lamar R-I Board of Education.

The final meeting of the coalition, prior to the November 4 election, will be at 4:30 p.m., October 20, in the fellowship hall of the Lamar First Christian Church.

CLUB NOTE LAMAR COUNTRY CLUB LADIES ASSOCIATION

winners were Margaret Wattenbarger, first and Betty Gilkey, second.

Betty Weston was scheduled to be the hostess on Tuesday, Oct. 14, Margaret Wattenbarger with Imogene Williams was the hostess for Bridge to be the hostess on Tueson Tuesday, Oct. 7. The day, Oct. 21.

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FRIENDS & FAMILY Walmart teams up with New food pantry opens in Children’s Miracle Network Lockwood

Pictured from left to right are Brian Wehrman, Pastor Fittje, Austin Rice, Pastor Travis, Pamela Allen and Pastor Griffin.

On Sunday, Sept. 28, at 2:30 p.m., a Rite of Dedication took place for the new food pantry at the Immanuel Lutheran Church parking lot facing 160 in Lockwood. Pastor Gary Griffin and Rev. Kyle Fittje of the Immanuel Lutheran Church led the Rite of Dedication service. Other pastors and members from the churches in Lockwood Walmart teamed up Top, the Middles Open team took first place on Saturday, Oct. 4, with in the tournament. While the Norwoods team area softball teams to help took second place in the tournament. raise money for Children's Miracle Network.

There were a total of five teams, making for some great ball games.

The first place winning team were the Middles Open, with the Norwoods coming in second.

Walmart would like to thank everyone that came out to play, watch or volunteer to help them make this a successful fundraiser. They appreciate everyone that participated and plan on doing it again in the spring.

were in attendance, as the food pantry is a Ministerial Alliance project.

Other honorary guests were Pamela Allen, who wrote a grant for $5,000 and then was matched by Thrivent for an additional $5,000; Tom Mehl and Austin Rice, who paved the way for the grant from Thrivent; Tim Eggerman and Merle Schnelle, who won a contest with Monsanto for $2,000 and Brian

Wehrman, who drew up the plans and constructed the new food pantry.

Many present brought canned food or paper products for the food pantry. This was a two year project and with hard work and many partners working together, the food pantry has become a reality. May God bless this food pantry and those who continue to help others in their time of need.

Lockwood holding community coat exchange LOCKWOOD-A coat exchange will be held Friday, Oct. 24 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Lockwood Arvest Bank and on Saturday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Golden City Park building.

This coat exchange is a community project to allow families to exchange coats in order to keep from buying a new one each year. Bring in used coats and pick out a “new” one. Don't have a coat? That's okay, drop by anyway.

They will also have stocking caps and

gloves.

Thanks go out to Lockwood High School, Lockwood Elementary and Golden City Student Councils, the Professional Business Women of Lockwood, the Optimist Club, Kings Point Baptist Church, the Spain family and Shonna Shorter for all their time and donations.

Also, a special thanks to all the businesses who allowed them to set up donation boxes. Without everyone working together, this would not be possible.

“How to Write a Successful Business Plan” workshop STOCKTON-University of Missouri Extension, Cedar County Library and the MSSU Small Business Technology Development

Center are working together to put on a workshop discussing “How to Write a Successful Business Plan” on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Cedar County Library, 717 East St., Stockton.

The presenter for the event is Karen Bradshaw and she will be covering topics such as business plan writing style tips and

required contents, how to use business plan as a management tool, how a business plan should look and how to get started.

The cost of the event is $45 and this covers refreshments and materials.

Registration and payment is required by October 28 to the Cedar County MU Extension Center, 113 South Street, Stockton, Mo. 65785.

Mayhem occurs at Lamar Democrat

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat

Due to a problem at the printer, the Lamar Democrat did not get delivered until Thursday, Oct. 9.

Subscribers that were supposed to receive them on Wednesday, were understandably upset and we apologize for the inconvenience this might have caused.

Unfortunately this was also the saturation issue for the county and Lockwood and hopefully everyone received a paper on Thursday. If for some reason you did not, again, please let us know.

Due to the response received it is apparent that we have a lot of loyal subscribers and really, really appreciate their concern.

Hopefully the situation will not happen again.

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METZGER’S MUTTERINGS

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat What a roller coaster week it's been! It started out last Friday when I traveled to Liberty with son Jud to pick up grandson Kobyn. Other grandson, Landon, was also in the back seat and as we traveled home. The Car-

dinals were playing their first playoff game against the Dodgers and were down 6-2. We had it on the radio and were listening intently when the Cardinals started making a comeback, which was extremely exciting.

Of course not wanting to wake up the boys, Jud and I must have looked

like idiots as we silently screamed and celebrated!

I was reading an article that Mike Pound with the Joplin Globe wrote, mentioning that the I-70 Series would be dreaded by himself, as even though he too is a huge Cardinal fan, his allegiance also falls with the KC Royals. I too feel that way, but it definitely wouldn't hurt my feelings if this happened and a different outcome, where we actually won, ensued.

The first of the week started off decently, but

by Tuesday it began sliding downhill. Finding

Proposed Amendments to the Constitution of Missouri To be submitted to the qualified voters of the State of Missouri at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2014.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 3

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 2

[Proposed by the 97th General As- [Proposed by Initiative Petition] sembly (First Regular Session) SCS OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE: HJR No. 16] Shall the Missouri Constitution be OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE: amended to: • require teachers to be evalShall the Missouri Constitution uated by a standards based be amended so that it will be perperformance evaluation missible to allow relevant evidence system for which each local of prior criminal acts to be admisschool district must receive sible in prosecutions for crimes of state approval to continue rea sexual nature involving a victim ceiving state and local fundunder eighteen years of age? ing; If more resources are needed require teachers to be dis• to defend increased prosecutions missed, retained, demoted, additional costs to governmental promoted and paid primarientities could be at least $1.4 milly using quantifiable student lion annually, otherwise the fiscal performance data as part of impact is expected to be limited. the evaluation system; Submitting to the qualified voters • require teachers to enter into of Missouri an amendment to article contracts of three years or I of the Constitution of Missouri, fewer with public school disand adopting one new section relattricts; and ing to admissibility of evidence.

• prohibit teachers from organizing or collectively bargainBe it resolved by the House of Reping regarding the design and resentatives, the Senate concurring implementation of the teachtherein: er evaluation system?

That at the next general election to be held in the state of Missouri, on Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2014, or at a special election to be called by the governor for that purpose, there is hereby submitted to the qualified voters of this state, for adoption or rejection, the following amendment to article I of the Constitution of the state of Missouri: Section A. Article I, Constitution of Missouri, is amended by adding one new section, to be known as section 18(c), to read as follows: Section 18(c). Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 17 and 18(a) of this article to the contrary, in prosecutions for crimes of a sexual nature involving a victim under eighteen years of age, relevant evidence of prior criminal acts, whether charged or uncharged, is admissible for the purpose of corroborating the victim’s testimony or demonstrating the defendant’s propensity to commit the crime with which he or she is presently charged. The court may exclude relevant evidence of prior criminal acts if the probative value of the evidence is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice.

Section B. The official ballot title for section A of this act shall read as follows: “Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended so that it will be permissible to allow relevant evidence of prior criminal acts to be admissible in prosecutions for crimes of a sexual nature involving a victim under eighteen years of age?”

EXPLANATION—Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.

Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

STATE OF MISSOURI Secretary of State

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I, Jason Kander, Secretary of State of the State of Missouri, hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and complete copy of Constitutional Amendment No. 2, to be submitted to the qualified voters of the State of Missouri at the General Election to be held on the fourth day of November, 2014.

In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Great Seal of the State of Missouri, done at the City of Jefferson, this 25th day of August 2014.

Decisions by school districts regarding provisions allowed or required by this proposal and their implementation will influence the potential costs or savings impacting each district. Significant potential costs may be incurred by the state and/or the districts if new/additional evaluation instruments must be developed to satisfy the proposal’s performance evaluation requirements.

listed in Section 3(g) of this Article, the person bringing such suit must establish that the school district failed to properly utilize the standards based performance evaluation system as referenced in Section 3(f) of this Article.

Section 3(i). Certificated staff shall retain the right to organize and to bargain collectively as provided in article I, section 29 of this Constitution, except with respect to the design and implementation of the performance based evaluation system established in this article, and as otherwise referenced in this article.

EXPLANATION—Matter enclosed in brackets [thus] in the above initiative petition is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in underline type in the above initiative petition is proposed language.

STATE OF MISSOURI Secretary of State

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I, Jason Kander, Secretary of State of the State of Missouri, hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and complete copy of Constitutional Amendment No. 3, to be submitted to the qualified voters of the State of Missouri at the General Election to be held on the fourth day of November, 2014.

In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Great Seal of the State of Missouri, done at the City of Jefferson, this 25th day of August 2014.

Be it resolved by the people of the state of Missouri that the Constitution be amended: Article IX is amended by adopting six new sections to be known as Article IX, Sections 3(d), 3(e), 3(f), 3(g), 3(h), and 3(i), to read as follows: Section 3(d). All certificated staff shall be at will employees unless a contract is entered into between a school district and certificated staff (1) prior to the effective date of this section; or (2) pursuant to the provisions of section 3(e), 3(f), and 3(h) of this article. “Certificated staff,” as used in this article, shall mean employees of a school district who hold a valid certificate to teach in the State of Missouri.

Section 3(e). No school district receiving any state funding or local tax revenue funding shall enter into new contracts having a term or duration in excess of three years with certificated staff.

Section 3(f). Effective beginning July 1, 2015, and notwithstanding any provisions of this constitution, any school district receiving any state funding or local tax revenue shall develop and implement a standards based performance evaluation system approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The majority of such evaluation system shall be based upon quantifiable student performance data as measured by objective criteria and such evaluation system shall be used in (1) retaining, promoting, demoting, dismissing, removing, discharging and setting compensation for certificated staff; (2) modifying or terminating any contracts with certificated staff; and (3) placing on leave of absence any certificated staff because of a decrease in pupil enrollment, school district reorganization or the financial condition of the school district.

Section 3(g). Nothing in section 3(f) shall prevent a school district from demoting, removing, discharging, or terminating a contract with certificated staff for one or more of the following causes: (1) physical or mental condition unfitting him to instruct or associate with children; (2) immoral conduct; (3) incompetency, inefficiency or insubordination in line of duty; (4) willful or persistent violation of, or failure to obey, state laws or regulations; (5) excessive or unreasonable absence from performance of duties; or (6) conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.

Section 3(h). In any suit to challenge a school district’s decision regarding retention, promotion, demotion, dismissal, removal, discharge, modification or termination of contracts, or setting compensation of certificated staff, except for decisions made for any of the causes

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 6 [Proposed by the 97th General Assembly (Second Regular Session) SS SCS HCS HJR No. 90] OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE:

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to permit voting in person or by mail for a period of six business days prior to and including the Wednesday before the election day in general elections, but only if the legislature and the governor appropriate and disburse funds to pay for the increased costs of such voting?

State governmental entities estimated startup costs of about $2 million and costs to reimburse local election authorities of at least $100,000 per election. Local election authorities estimated higher reimbursable costs per election.

Those costs will depend on the compensation, staffing, and, planning decisions of election authorities with the total costs being unknown.

Submitting to the qualified voters of Missouri an amendment to article VIII of the Constitution of Missouri, by adding thereto one new section relating to early voting.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring therein: That at the next general election to be held in the state of Missouri, on Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2014, or at a special election to be called by the governor for that purpose, there is hereby submitted to the qualified voters of this state, for adoption or rejection, the following amendment to article VIII of the Constitution of the state of Missouri: Section A. Article VIII, Constitution of Missouri, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 11, to read as follows: Section 11. 1. Qualified voters of the state shall be entitled to vote in person or by mail in advance of the day of the general election, but only under the following subdivisions: (1) Qualified voters casting ballots under this section shall have been registered to vote, unless otherwise provided by law, on or be-

out late Tuesday evening that due to problems at the printer, the paper wouldn't be delivered to Lamar until around noon on Wednesday (publication day, of course!) the evening consisted of several phone calls and texts as we scrambled to do what could be done to get the paper to our readers.

As I mentioned last week, this was to be the saturation edition, where everyone in Barton County and Lockwood would receive a paper. Unfortunately, there was no paper for them to receive on the day

they were to receive them, so everyone in this area got them a day late.

I can honestly say that I was flabbergasted by the astounding amount of phone calls and visits we received from individuals missing their paper.

As I heard this morning (Thursday) at the post office, they evidently received several phone calls as well. I'm sorry it happened, but it opened my eyes to how much we are appreciated and looked forward to. It's a shame it happened the way it did, but it definitely made us

fore the fourth Wednesday prior to the day of the election; (2) No qualified voter shall be required to state any reason, excuse, or explanation for casting a ballot under this section; (3) Ballots shall be cast in person or by mail only during the six business days, not to include Saturday or Sunday, immediately prior to and including the last Wednesday prior to the election day. In-person ballots shall be cast at the local election authority during its regular business hours; (4) Each local election authority shall appoint at least one election judge from each major political party to serve at the site of the local election authority. Procedures for appointing judges, casting ballots, and tabulating ballots shall be the same as provided by general election laws.

2. No local election authority or other public official shall, in advance of the day of the election, disclose the identity of any qualified voter who, in advance of the day of the election, has cast or has not cast a ballot, unless the qualified voter has authorized the disclosure. A qualified voter’s authorization must be in writing, signed by the qualified voter, dated, and delivered to the secretary of state no later than the sixth Wednesday prior to the day of the election. An authorization is effective only for one general election.

3. If any local election authority is required by any provision of law or of this constitution to produce, in advance of the day of the election, a list of qualified voters who have already cast ballots, such list shall designate those qualified voters who have not filed a valid written authorization under subsection 2 of this section by using a random designation that does not identify those qualified voters or provide residential or other personal information from which their identities might be determined. If any such list is required to be delivered promptly after a request, the list shall be deemed to have been promptly delivered if it is delivered no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday before the election day. In addition to the restrictions in this section on the provision of identifying information, any such list shall include only qualified voter information authorized to be disclosed pursuant to general election laws.

4. The secretary of state and local election authorities shall provide qualified voters mail-in ballots under this section only by mail, and only upon the written, signed, and dated request of a qualified voter. Such request shall be valid for only one general election. No qualified voter shall receive more than one mail-in ballot.

5. No local election authority or other public office shall conduct any activity or incur any expense for the purpose of allowing voting in person or by mail in advance of the general election day unless a state appropriation is made and disbursed to pay the local election authority or other public office for the increased cost or expense of the activity.

6. The provisions of this section shall be self-executing. Any law that conflicts with this section shall not be valid or enforceable.

If any provision of this section is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or unconstitutionally enacted, the remaining provisions of this section shall be and remain valid. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to repeal or invalidate section 7 of article VIII of this constitution or to repeal or invalidate general laws permitting certain qualified voters to cast absentee ballots. This section shall not be repealed or invalidated by constitutional amendment, in whole or in part, unless the text of the amending provision expressly references this section or the parts thereof that are to be repealed, and no part of this section shall be repealed by implication.

Section B. Pursuant to chapter 116 and other applicable constitutional provisions and laws of the this state allowing the general assembly to adopt ballot language for the submission of this joint resolution to the voters of this state, the official summary statement of this resolution shall be as follows: “Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to permit voting in person or by mail for a period of six business days prior to and including the Wednesday before the election day in all general elections?”

above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.

Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

STATE OF MISSOURI Secretary of State

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I, Jason Kander, Secretary of State of the State of Missouri, hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and complete copy of Constitutional Amendment No. 6, to be submitted to the qualified voters of the State of Missouri at the General Election to be held on the fourth day of November, 2014.

In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Great Seal of the State of Missouri, done at the City of Jefferson, this 25th day of August 2014.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 10 [Proposed by the 97th General Assembly (Second Regular Session) HJR No. 72] OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE:

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to require the governor to pay the public debt, to prohibit the governor from relying on revenue from legislation not yet passed when proposing a budget, and to provide a legislative check on the governor’s decisions to restrict funding for education and other state services?

State governmental entities expect no direct costs or savings. Local governmental entities expect an unknown fiscal impact.

Submitting to the qualified voters of Missouri an amendment repealing sections 24 and 27 of article IV of the Constitution of Missouri, and adopting two new sections in lieu thereof relating to the governor’s budgetary authority.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring therein:

That at the next general election to be held in the state of Missouri, on Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2014, or at a special election to be called by the governor for that purpose, there is hereby submitted to the qualified voters of this state, for adoption or rejection, the following amendment to article IV of the Constitution of the state of Missouri: Section A. Sections 24 and 27, article IV, Constitution of Missouri, are repealed and two new sections adopted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 24 and 27, to read as follows: Section 24. The governor shall, within thirty days after it convenes in each regular session, submit to the general assembly a budget for the ensuing appropriation period, containing the estimated available revenues of the state and a complete and itemized plan of proposed expenditures of the state and all its agencies[, together with his recommendations of any laws necessary to provide revenues sufficient to meet the expenditures]. The governor shall not determine estimated available revenues of the state using any projection of new revenues to be created from proposed legislation that has not been passed into law by the general assembly. Estimates of any unspent fund balances, without regard to actual or estimated revenues but accounting for all existing appropriations, that will constitute a surplus during the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year or years for which the governor is recommending a budget, may be included in the estimated revenue available for expenditure during the fiscal year or years for which the governor is recommending a budget. As used in this section, new revenues shall not include existing provisions of law subject to expiration during the ensuing appropriation period.

Section 27. 1. The governor may control the rate at which any appropriation is expended during the period of the appropriation by allotment EXPLANATION—Matter enclosed [or other means,] and may reduce in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the the expenditures of the state or any

feel appreciated. As Richard said Wednesday afternoon as he was leaving his office, “My, I guess people do like what we're doing”.

So thank you to everyone that was so patient and understanding and hopefully it will never happen again. I know we will do everything in our power to make sure it doesn't!

While all the mass confusion was happening, I found out that Gary and myself would be receiving tickets to the National League Division Chamsee MUTTERINGS, page 5A of its agencies below their appropriations whenever the actual revenues are less than the revenue estimates upon which the appropriations were based. The governor shall not reduce any appropriation for the payment of principal and interest on the public debt.

2. The governor shall notify the general assembly by proclamation whenever the rate at which any appropriation shall be expended is not equal quarterly allotments, the sum of which shall be equal to the amount of the appropriation.

Any rate of expenditure for any appropriation which is not equal quarterly allotments shall stand reconsidered in the chamber in which the bill that contained the appropriation originated. Such reconsideration shall be in the manner that a bill is reconsidered under article III, section 32.

Either the general assembly that receives the proclamation or the next general assembly may reconsider the rate of expenditure. If the general assembly successfully reconsiders the rate of expenditure for the appropriation in question, the rate shall be assumed to be equal quarterly allotments.

Such reconsideration may be at any time the general assembly is in session including sessions pursuant to article III, sections 20, 20(b), and 32 and article IV, section 9. Either the general assembly that receives the proclamation or the next general assembly may reconsider such allotment allocation change. Such reconsideration may be at any time the general assembly is in session including sessions pursuant to article III, sections 20, 20(b), and 32 and article IV, section 9.

3. The governor shall notify the general assembly by proclamation when the governor reduces one or more items or portions of items of appropriation of money as a result of actual revenues being less than the revenue estimates upon which the appropriations were based.

Each item or portions of items of appropriation of money shall stand reconsidered in the chamber in which the bill that contained the appropriation originated.

Such reconsideration shall be in the manner that a bill is reconsidered under article III, section 32. Either the general assembly that receives the proclamation or the next general assembly may reconsider such reduction. Such reconsideration may be at any time the general assembly is in session including sessions pursuant to article III, sections 20, 20(b), and 32 and article IV, section 9.

Section B. Pursuant to Chapter 116, RSMo, and other applicable constitutional provisions and laws of this state allowing the General Assembly to adopt ballot language for the submission of a joint resolution to the voters of this state, the official ballot title of the amendment proposed in Section A shall be as follows: “Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to require the governor to pay the public debt, to prohibit the governor from relying on revenue from legislation not yet passed when proposing a budget, and to provide a legislative check on the governor’s decisions to restrict funding for education and other state services?”

EXPLANATION—Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.

Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

STATE OF MISSOURI Secretary of State

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I, Jason Kander, Secretary of State of the State of Missouri, hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and complete copy of Constitutional Amendment No. 10, to be submitted to the qualified voters of the State of Missouri at the General Election to be held on the fourth day of November, 2014.

In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Great Seal of the State of Missouri, done at the City of Jefferson, this 25th day of August 2014.

Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO

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SCHOOL/SPORTS Mutterings, continued from page 4A pionship to be played in St. Louis on Sunday evening. Talk about a dream come true!!!! Growing up I attended several Dallas Cowboy playoff games, and even a Pro Bowl when they were played in various cities instead of Hawaii, but this is probably the most excited I've ever been about attending a game.

Of course thinking that the game was to be played Sunday afternoon, I made reservations at a hotel for Saturday night, thinking we could get up there, have lots of time to relax, go somewhere nice to eat, get up the next morning, catch the game and then head home afterwards.

While at lunch today I noticed that the game is set for Sunday night, so I had

to scramble to change the reservations as I really don't want to have to drive home around midnight. I used to do that, but I'm afraid I'm getting too old for that now!

At least this way I am able to be around for Wyatt Earp Days and hopefully the weather will cooperate. I know the rain is desperately needed, but does it have to come now? I guess I'll see everyone up on the square and hope to have lots of pictures in a future edition of the Lamar Democrat. Again, thanks to everyone for their patience and understanding with our latest debacle. It was appreciated.

Go Cardinals!

First quarter LCTC Stars The staff at Lamar Career and Technical Center is pleased to announce the LCTC Stars for the first quarter. These students exemplify a strong work ethic, great attitude and cooperative spirit.

Two students are chosen from each program.

The students are as follows: Nick Collier, Liberal and Haven Clemons, Lamar, Auto Mechanics; Carlene Correira, Greenfield and Trenton Maberry, Lamar, Business; Austin Hedges, Stockton and Kenny Walker, Lamar, Carpentry; Kip Roland and Tony Morgan, Lamar, Drafting/Woods;

Britni Duncan and Alex Beetler, Lamar, English; Marissa Rector, Sheldon and Kelsey Taffner, Lamar, Graphic Design.

Also, Ashley Brannon, Dadeville and Chloe Tally, Lamar, Health Occupations; Dakota Williams, Stockton and Matt Potter, Jasper, Machine Tool; Karsen Hull and Emma Kremp, Lamar, Marketing; Dylan Dubs, Lockwood and Jimmie Eaves, Lamar, Welding.

The instructors are extremely proud of these students. Congratulations.

Meghan Watson, daughter of Alan and Lynnette Watson, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week.

Meghan plays basketball, softball and cheers. She is on two swim teams, the Tiger Sharks and the Cattracks. She has two dogs and one cat.

STAR Students of the week

By MELESSA WEST

Grant speaks to middle school students on I.O.P.

Former National Football League (NFL) player Steve Grant spoke to the Lamar Middle School students on I.O.P. (Imagination, Overcoming, Obstacles and Perseverance).

Photo for Lamar Democrat by Terry Redman Lamar Tiger JD Bishop (No. 2) hauls in a pass with one hand in seventh grade action vs.

McDonald County. The Tigers defeated the Mustangs, 30-20. gers were on top of their game, winning with a great score of 30-20!!!

Unfortunately the game for this past Thursday was cancelled due to the weather. The Tigers had started the game against East Newton by scoring

first, then lightening decided the boys were done.

Let's keep supporting our junior high Tigers as they face off against the Cassville seventh grade Wildcats in their final game of the season, Thursday, Oct. 16, at 5:30p.m.

Turnovers are costly for eighth grade Tigers

By LANCE HARDMAN

Turnovers were costly as the Lamar eighth grade Tigers fell for the first time in two years.

The Tigers started off the game with a nice defensive stand and held Mac County on a fourth down

Clayton Winslow, son of Charles and Shanda Winslow, is the eighth grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Clayton enjoys doing math counts, quiz bowl and playing his French horn. In his spare time he likes to practice for 4-H shooting sports events.

He also enjoys doing all sorts of academic activities.

STAR Students of the Week at East Primary for the week of October 13 are, third row, left to right, Ashley Cummings, Katie Shields, Madison Caruthers, Karen Carter; second row, Kileigh Ball, Clint Luthi, Garin Schneider, Benaiah Diggs, Keaton Kinney; first row, Alan Gikonyo, Madelynn Willhite, Jeremy Day, JoJo Delapena.

Lamar seventh grade Tigers are victorious The Lamar seventh grade Tigers were victorious against the McDonald County seventh grade Mustangs! The Tigers got in a nice total of 271 yards against the Mustangs! When the Mustangs kicked off, the Tigers immediately took control. At 2:29 on the clock the Tigers scored with no conversion, making the score 6-0.

For the start of the second period the Mustangs tied up the score, also missing their conversion.

With 5:12 left on the clock in the second period the Tigers scored with a good conversion, making the score 14-6. Right after halftime the Tigers, just two minutes into the third period scored again and with a good conversion the score was 22-6.

The Mustangs tried to make a stand with two more scores, failing conversions for one touchdown; however, the Ti-

Cheyenne Middleton, daughter of Chris Smith and Susan Walters, is the seventh grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Cheyenne is a LMS cheerleader who enjoys helping others. She has a lot of friends.

stop. Lamar moved the ball down the field and went up 6-0, with the two point conversion failing.

Mac County used their size and speed to their advantage, scoring and taking an 8-6 lead into the second quarter.

Lamar fumbled on their

next possession and Mac County took little time to capitalize, scoring again.

Lamar would score once more and would go into halftime down 14-16.

Lamar looked to settle down, knowing they had the second half kickoff, but as the “fumble bug”

had it, they lost the ball not once, not twice, but three times on consecutive opening kickoffs.

Lamar was quickly down 38-14, but made a run and found themselves down 30-38 and had all their timeouts left late in the fourth.

Lamar held on third and six with 14 seconds left in Lamar territory, but then came fourth down. The Tigers looked to stop the Mac County runner behind the line of scrimmage on the fourth down, but a few slipped tackles and it was off to

the races as Lamar would lose their first game of the season and their first in two years by the score of 30-44.

It was a game of what could have been as Lamar scored in what seemed like every time they touched the ball, but giving up five fumbles and one interception sealed Lamar’s fate. Lamar eighth grade looks to bounce back next week and get a share of that illusive Big 8 Title as they take on an undefeated Cassville team. The Wildcats have destroyed teams all year and beat Mac County in their game by breaking a 6-6 tie with 30 seconds left on the clock.

Even if you are not able to make the long trip to Cassville, we ask for you to be there in football spirit and cheer on your future football Tigers.

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Tigers route another conference rival

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar senior Brett McDonald throws an Aurora ball carrier for a big loss during the Tigers lopsided victory Friday night.

By CHRIS MORROW

The Lamar Tigers have put themselves in a position to claim the program's first outright Big 8 Conference title and

many years in the league.

The Tigers 56-6 win over Aurora Friday puts them at 7-0 in league play. They will face the also undefeated Carl Junction Bulldogs Friday night with the

title on the line.

Friday night the Tigers played another complete game in all phases.

The Houn' Dawgs went backward on their first possession. Senior Angus Sprenkle led the charge, holding the Aurora ball carrier for no gain on first down. He then combined with Jed Stahl for a sack on second down.

Another loss on third down forced a punt.

Offensively, Lamar put together an eight play drive Friday night on their first possession and took a 7-0 lead when senior quarterback Tripp Tucker ran through two would-be tacklers at the goal line on a three yard scoring run.

On their next possession, the Tigers offense scored again, this time on a 64 yard Luke Hardman run.

He was sprung loose on the play by a block from Matt Whyman. That series was set up by a three and out. A second down stop by Sprenkle, Stahl and Dylan Robertson set up a third and long and Brett McDonald made a stop for a loss of seven on a screen pass.

Aurora got on the board in the second quarter ending the Tigers string of 17 consecutive quarters of football without allowing a point. On the season the Tigers (8-0) have outscored their opponents 466-12.

Brisbin scores for Tigers

Tucker and Whyman scored on runs of 19 and 30 yards respectively and Johnny Brooks added a four yard scoring run as Scott Bailey's team led 35-6 at the half.

Derek Henderson, An-

Photo for Lamar Democrat courtesy of Terry Redman No. 19 Daniel Brisbin scores a touchdown on this play, but the side judge called him out at the one yard line.

The Lamar Tiger JV rolled over McDonald County.

Hard hitting Sprenkle helps Lamar top East Newton

Photo for Lamar Democrat courtesy of Terry Redman Lamar senior No. 69 Angus Sprenkle jars the ball loose with this hard tackle in action vs. East Newton. The Lamar Tigers recorded their sixth shutout in seven games this year.

Lamar tennis team never stops trying

thony Wilkerson and Hunter Gepner added second half touchdowns.

Carl Junction defeated Seneca 56-7 Friday night to remain undefeated.

Note, this is the first season that the Big 8 Con-

ference has featured nine teams with McDonald County joining this year.

Aurora fell to 4-4 on the season with the loss.

Friday night's contest at Carl Junction will kick-off at 7 p.m.

Tiger cheerleaders have a lot to cheer about

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow The Lamar Tiger cheerleaders have had a lot to cheer about this fall.

Here they are shown cheering following a touchdown in the Tigers route of Aurora Friday night. At right is Jessica White.

Barton County Strength Club recognizes Little At Barton County Strength Club they have one goal in mind, to increase the quality of life while adding more years to that life by way of health, fitness and nutrition. They are not a gym, but a community of people striving for the same goal while motivating, encouraging and supporting one another. The environment is unlike anything most have experienced before.

They have amazing members who fight as hard as they can to get where they want to be in life and their determination is not only a benefit to them, but inspiring to others around them. One of those members will be spotlighted here, Melissa Little.

Melissa has been with BCSC since the start and through her hard work is continuously setting an example for others to follow. While other people may be looking for an easy way to be in better shape, maybe a pill, surgery or just not motivated enough to put in the effort, Melissa is up and at the gym at 5:30 a.m. every morning, ready to sweat and work hard. The workouts are never easy, never the same and at times involve miles of running (among other movements) and never once has she complained.

The Lamar tennis team sistency and winning at problem. We played hard The girls never stopped played Pittsburg, Kan., deuce was still our biggest and gave a good effort. trying.” on September 23 and 30, loosing 0-9 and 1-8. In singles, No. 1 Brooklyn Davey lost 0-8 and 1-8, No. 2 Grace Compton lost 0-8 and 2-8, No. 3 Grace Dunlap lost 0-8 and 0-8, No. 4 Anastasiya Ponomarenko lost 1-8 and won 8-5, No. 5 Elly Swartz lost 2-8 and 1-8 and No. 6 Kelli Sheat lost 0-8 and 3-8.

In doubles, Davey and Dunlap lost 1-8 and 1-8, Compton and Sheat lost 3-8 and 3-8 and Ponomarenko and Swartz lost 0-8 and 0-8. In JV singles, Bethany Culpepper lost 0-6 and 4-6, Kayla Mayfield lost 2-6 and 5-6, Ellie Lodestein lost 2-6 and won 6-5 and Ani Crockett won 6-2 and lost 1-6.

In doubles, Culpepper and Mayfield lost 1-6 and 5-6 and Lodestein and Crockett lost 5-6 and 3-6.

“We played them better the second time, which shows we had improved after a week's time”, said Coach David Ferlo. “Con-

When the workout is posted in the members only Facebook group she is always the first to show excitement, even when it is something that would make most people skip that day. Each day she wakes up ready to accomplish something she never thought possible, and each day she succeeds in that endeavor.

While she has a long way to go to reach her goals, she strives hard and never

gives up. When others are ready to quit, she soldiers through it without complaint, motivated and determined. Melissa is on a fantastic road that is increasing her quality of life and fitness through hard work and determination.

Her hard work is inspiring to everyone at BCSC, her positive attitude is contagious and they feel they are blessed to have her as part of their fitness family.

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McManis exhibits Lamar Lady Tiger tenacity

Downtown area improvement of Lamar is concern for CB

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat

given by Ginnie Keatts. Due to the absence of Barb McDaniel, secretary, there was no secretary's report.

Under old business Hager reported that bids are currently being received for the demolition of the Gilkey Building. It

The Lamar Community Betterment met for their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Wolf Building. The meeting was called to order by Ron Hager, this year's president, followed by the treasurer's report see IMPROVEMENT, page 2B

Lamar students benefit from Fire Prevention Week

Lamar Democrat/Melissa Little Lamar firemen Scott, Dayne, Jeremy, Bob and Ken explained fire safety to second graders at East Primary.

Here, fireman Jeremy crawls around, letting the kids pat on him in order to let him know where he was.

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Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar libero Megan McManis dives for the ball as Darrah Bartlett looks on during a home volleyball contest last week against Aurora. In the background is Lamar Lady Tiger coach Ann Landrum.

Lockwood takes on Pierce City Lamar Democrat/ Chris Morrow Lockwood senior Jessica Nentrup passes the ball to a teammate Thursday night in a contest at Pierce City. Looking on is another senior, Alexis Byrnes.

Lamar faces loss to CJ

Lamar Democrat/Melissa Little Lamar firemen Scott, Dayne, Jeremy, Bob and Ken took the fire truck to East Primary on Thursday, Oct. 9, in order to teach fire safety to the students. This was done in observance of Fire Safety Week, held October 5-11 each year. Pictured, fireman Scott explains various parts of the job to the first graders.

Lamar Democrat/Melissa Little Firemen Scott, Dayne, Jeremy, Bob and Ken presented a program on fire safety to the Lamar Tiger Pre-school group on Thursday morning, Oct. 9.

A beautiful September, but short on moisture

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

LAMAR-September was ideal in temperature, providing a transition into autumn that was seamless and welcomed.

The entire month lived up to its pleasant reputation. Even though its precipitation was 47 percent deficient, that provided near perfect conditions for harvest. However, we must concede that rainfall varied greatly across the area. Lamar’s official 2.34 inches were measured at the Barton County Electric Cooperative, giving us a shortage of 2.60 inches for the month.

However, in the western part of Barton County and in certain locations in Vernon and Jasper counties, much heavier rain fell. That trend seems to be continuing into the early part of October. Officially, Lamar’s rainfall on October 2 was 0.78 of an inch, while to the south near Springfield, Mount Vernon, and even as close as

southern Dade County several inches fell.

Temperature wise, September was close to the long term average. Lamar’s mean temperature was 68.86 degrees, 0.36 of a degree warmer than the long term average. The highest temperature was 94 that occurred on the very first day. The lowest reading was 42 on the morning of the 13th. Don’t use this way to figure daily mean temperatures, but it just so happens that when you find the exact middle between September’s high of 94 and low of 42, you come up with 68, very close to the mean temperature for the month.

Again, this is not the correct way to figure a month’s mean temperature.

Precipitation for the first nine months of 2014 now adds up to 19.62 inches. This lacks only a little less that five inches from being a 50 percent deficiency for the entire year, which is becoming a matter of serious concern.

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar shortstop Bailee Starmer breaks for a hard ground ball up the middle in Monday's road loss to Carl Junction. Starmer dove in a hustling attempt to knock the ball down, but it scooted past her. Also breaking for the ball is second baseman Olivia Fanning.

Right, Lamar centerfielder Ryan O’Sullivan made an incredible effort to run down a fly ball in left-center in Monday’s loss at Carl Junction.

She crashed into the wall attempting to snag the ball, which fell just out of reach.

Golden City takes conference win

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Golden City junior libero Anne-Marie Karlson passes the ball to a teammate during the Lady Eagles conference win Thursday night at Sarcoxie. Looking on is junior Selina Dunlap.

Left, Golden City's Cassie Tubaugh dumps a set over the net in an effort to catch the Sarcoxie Lady Bears off guard during the Lady Eagles win at Sarcoxie Thursday night.

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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Tin horns are subject at Dade County Commission meeting

By CAROLYN HEAD Dade County reporter

GREENFIELD-The Dade County Commission met Monday, Sept.

8, 9 a.m. Those present were Randy Daniel, Dal-

las Maxwell, David Rusch and Melinda Wright.

Contractor Dan Long met with the commission regarding culvert work in progress and discussed possible changes to come of the profiles regarding

drainage conditions.

Bids were opened at 10 a.m. by the commission, for the bridge on FR237.

The only bid received was from Dan Long and Merle Johnson Construction for $40,000. Rusch made the

Empire District proposes lowering fuel adjustment charge

JEFFERSON CITY-The Empire District Electric Company has filed a request with the Missouri Public Service Commission to lower the fuel adjustment charge on the bills of its electric customers.

Empire proposes to adjust the charge to reflect the fuel and purchased power costs for the six month period of March through August. Empire also filed a second case to reflect the annual fuel adjustment true-up for the period ending May 31, 2014. The utility states these two filings will result in the fuel adjustment charge decreasing by approximately $0.65 a month. The proposed change would take effect in December.

Anyone who should wish to participate in these cases must file an application no later than October 17 with the secretary of the Missouri Public Service Commission.

Individual citizens wishing to comment should contact the Office of the Public Counsel, 200 Madison Street, Suite 650, P.O. Box 2230, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-2230, telephone (866) 922-2959.

The Empire District Electric Company serves approximately 149,500 electric customers in 16 Missouri counties, including the communities of Golden City, Jasper, and Stockton. Lockwood purchases electricity wholesale from the utility for its municipal system.

Fall brings attention to region's land for sale

LAMAR-Fall is in the air and the cooler temperatures mean a rise in the attention given to local farm land for sale according to local pro Jeff Quade.

Autumn is when deer hunters all over North America head into the woods and finding a place to hunt is crucial to success. Missouri offers incredible deer hunting opportunities and that adds value to the region’s land says Quade.

“Missouri land is in demand,” says Quade. “Our state has become one of the top destinations for hunters and sportsmen.

Many of the landowners in our area don’t realize the true market value of their property and we want to help landowners capitalize on the current market.”

Quade is quick to point out that he isn’t your average real estate agent and Whitetail Properties is not an average company.

“As a national real estate company, Whitetail Properties has built a nationwide network of buyers and sellers whose supreme interests are hunting, farm and ranch land - it’s our specialty,” says Quade.

Combining tillable agri-

culture with habitat such as timber, ditches, creek bottoms, fallow fields and land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) creates prime hunting habitat according to Quade.

“The time is right to market land as a hunting and recreational property,” said Quade.

“At Whitetail Properties, finding buyers for these types of properties is our specialty.”

To contact Whitetail Properties Land Specialist Jeff Quade, call (785) 214-4444 or visit his agent page at WhitetailProperties.com.

was also mentioned that the Missouri Community Betterment Conference would be held the following weekend, with many adults, as well as 12 4-H kids, already registered.

Betty Kuhn brought up the need for a “Lamar” sign and various options were gone over by those attending. Further discussion will be held at the next meeting.

Elaine Davis stated that the cost of taking the 4-H youth and adult volunteers to the conference stood at $2,214. She was requesting a donation by the CB, to go towards the excursion. The youth have been raising money and will also have a bake sale at Wyatt Earp Days, so they have some of the funding, but there is still more needed. Hager suggested that Davis bring up the matter at the Lamar City Council's next meeting so that the account could be refurbished. It was unanimously decided that the CB would make up the difference needed for the conference.

John Adams mentioned that a public hearing was being conducted in Springfield regarding the 42 resident, three story building to be erected on the site of the Gilkey Building, once demolished. He said the residence would be primarily two bedrooms, with some one bedroom and that it would be open to those 65 years and older, based on their income. He also said that the construction phase would initially create 45 jobs. The residences, to be known as Barton Square, will be the first of its kind in Barton County.

Adams went on to add that timing was everything and that the demise of the Gilkey Building, followed by the erection of Barton Square, will hopefully be the boost that is so badly needed to revive Lamar's downtown

area.

Leisa Blanchard with Barton County Memorial Hospital stated that they were still taking a community health needs assessment and that someone would be on the square during Wyatt Earp Days to relay the message to the public. She stated that while the assessment could be physically taken, it was easier to do so online at http://bit.ly/bcmhSurvey. Those wishing to help with the assessment can also go to www.bcmh. net and under the “News” tab click on the Community Health Assessment link. It is required by law that the hospital participate in an assessment every three years. This is a way for the hospital to find out the needs of the community.

It was also brought up that Access Family Care, a community health center, is looking into the possibility of locating in Lamar and that it should be known by February of next year as to whether it would.

Hager suggested to those attending that it would be beneficial if everyone made suggestions of various topics for the project book throughout the year, rather than waiting until all at once to decided which one to use.

Several projects were already mentioned by those attending.

Donald Clark reported that he had attended a faith based conference and was wishing to start a project in the area regarding poverty alleviation.

Kuhn reported that all was well at the Plaza and Barco theatres.

Jerod Morey reported on AOK, mentioning that a chili and frito pie would be held inside Nathan's Place during Wyatt Earp Days, on October 11.

Serving was to begin at 5 p.m. This will be during the car show and is

in conjunction with the Barton County Chamber of Commerce. He also stated that the group was still applying for various grants.

Lydia Kaume, nutritionalist, mentioned that the Extension was planning a shopping tour for their Cooking Matters class and that the classes for Stay Strong, Stay Healthy will be coming up soon.

University Agronomist Jill Scheidt said that Annie's Project, a class primarily for farm women, but open to all women, will be held in November.

There will be more about this class forthcoming.

A copy of the Lamar Democrat was lauded as it had several local stories concerning the community, as well as the 4-H tab that is printed yearly. Davis thanked the paper for the edition and again reported that her 4-H group would be having a bake sale during Wyatt Earp Days, as well as a peddle tractor for the kids.

The next meeting will be held Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Wolf Building in Lamar.

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motion to accept the bid and following a second

by Maxwell, it was passed unanimously.

The September 3 minutes were accepted as read. A complaint was received from Center Township, regarding some ditches washing out because of no tin horns in the driveway. The commission will look at the area.

Lindsey Chaffin with Great River and Assoc. met with the commission, showing the plans on two BRO bridges. On County Road 112, the bridge

needs to be smoothed out and they prefer a guardrail coming off of the hill. The estimated cost would be approximately $250,000 with a proposed start date beginning in 2015.

Purple Wave Auction Company met with the commission regarding some inventory the commission is looking to sell.

There was a discussion regarding the transition between county wide government versus township government, and the need of a petition and signatures to place this item on the ballot.

JEFFERSON CITYMissouri’s cost of living for the second quarter of 2014 declined fractionally, but slipped one position in the national ranking to 17th lowest in the nation. This was due to a surge in the rankings by Michigan, which lowered its cost of living index from 93.9 to 92.1. This is based on an index of 100 being the national average. Missouri’s index for the first quarter was 93.4.

Comparing the various categories, Missouri’s grocery costs dropped 0.5 from the first quarter, housing costs were down 1.2, transportation costs were up a sizable 3.0, and health care costs declined 3.0. Only in utility costs (106.2) was Missouri higher than the national index. Although 0.2 lower, it remained the 13th highest in the United States.

All except one of the states bordering Missouri reported lower costs of living. Illinois had 96.2 and ranked 23rd. Tennessee was second in the nation at 89.3, Oklahoma fourth with 90.6, Arkansas was seventh with 91.8, Kentucky eighth at 92.0, Nebraska 11th at 92.3, Kansas 14th with 92.5,

and Iowa 15th at 92.8.

Mississippi continued to have the nation’s lowest cost of living with only 86.2, which was a drop of 1.6 from the first quarter.

The highest indices were Hawaii with 158.9, Connecticut 141.6, the District of Columbia 138.2, and Alaska 132.2.

Among the participating Missouri cities in the survey, all except Kansas City continued to remain below the national average. It registered 101.5, an increase of 1.2 from the first quarter. Joplin had the lowest index with 88.1, Springfield reported 89.9, Jefferson City and the city of St. Louis 93.1, and Columbia 94.9. Again, quite noticeable was Joplin’s index for utilities, which was 118.1, the ninth highest index in that category among all the states in the nation. That was offset by declining indices in groceries (93.2) and housing (72.8).

Missouri cost of living changes little in second quarter of 2014

The August minutes were received from the Extension office.

The commission traveled to check on tin horns on FR 133 and a bridge on S Dade 41.

The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m., to meet again on September 15.

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HEIDI A. DALTON LAMAR-Graveside services were held at 11 a.m.

Monday at Carterville Cemetery for Heidi A. Dalton, 35, Lamar, who died unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014. Pastor Steve Derdowski officiated.

Arrangements were under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home, Webb City.

Memorial contributions may be made to aid with her funeral expenses, in care of the funeral home.

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

Survivors include two

sons, Aiden Kelley, of the home and Chase Johnson, Carthage; a sister, Johna Medina and husband Enrique and their daughter Alexis, El Paso, Texas; her mother, Kathy Shaw and husband Doug, Carl Junction; her father, John Dalton, Webb City; maternal grandparents, Ron and Ivaleen Bullis, Carthage; step-grandparents, Stan and Rolena Shaw; stepbrother, Jordan Shaw; stepsister, Katie Grisolano, Kansas City, a step niece, Alana, Joplin and several aunts, uncles, cousins and valuable friends.

Ms. Dalton was born Aug. 7, 1979, to John Dalton and Kathy Bullis Shaw, in Joplin. She was a member of the Forest Park Baptist Church and a 1998 graduate of Carthage High School.

She worked in the home health care field as an office manager.

ROSA BUNKER HOMOSASSA, Fla.Mrs. Rosa Bunker, age 85 of Homosassa, Florida, died Friday, October 3, 2014 in Lecanto, FL. after a long battle with health issues, then finally residing at the The Hospice House of Nature Coast in Citrus County FL. with her daughter by her side.

She was born November 28, 1928 in Alkofen, Germany, daughter of the late Josef and Anna (Gmeinwieser) Kargl. Rosa was predeceased by two brothers, Josef Kargl died June 23rd 1962 in an accident in Germany and Adolf Kargl died January, 22 1962 in an accident also.

Rosa is also survived by two sisters and one brother, Anna Kargl Hohdorf and Charlotte Labermeier Jordan of Germany and Hans Labermeier of Germany. Rosa married Carl Mose Bunker of Nevada, MO., in Germany July 24th, 1956. Carl predeceased her on Feb. 22, 2007 and was in the Army branch of the military as a communication specialist until he retired and moved back to MO. Rosa came to the United states on Sept. 28th 1956. Rosa taught herself English and soon had her citizenship and was an official American.

She worked as a nurses aide in Chastians of Lamar and lived on a small farm in Irwin, MO. Rosa later became the criti-

cal care assistant at Nevada City Hospital. Rosa’s kindness was known by many. She suffered her first heart attack and moved to Homosassa in 2007. From the age of two Rosa was an avid wild mushroom enthusiast from the Black Forest of Germany to the cow fields of Missouri and onto the woods of Maine. Rosa loved her flower gardens collecting a large variety of hybrid Irises, enjoyed her vegetable gardens and making her famous jellies. She loved to dance to the Polka and care for her family.

Survivors include two daughters, two sons, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren, with the third being born any day now. Her daughters are, Betty Jo Ann Bunker of Saco, Maine, with her son David Christopher Coy of Portland, ME, second daughter, Mary Lou Lee, wife of Joseph Lee of Homosassa, FL and their two sons and daughter, Jacob Mathew Lee and his son, Julian Alexander Lee, and unborn Lucas of Rota Air Force Base, Spain, Jeremiah James Lee with his son, Logan Roderick of Air Force Base of Japan and daughter, Ashley Hummel Keenan of Chicago, IL. Rosa Bunker is also survived by two sons, Alfon’s Georg Watzl and wife Hildegard of Germany with their three daughters and one son; Sabine Alexandra with her children, Anakin Finn Georg, and Samara Victoria Maria, Alfon’s second daughter, Christine Watzl, and her son Tim of the home, of Germany, Alfon’s third daughter, Lisa Barbara Watzl of the home and his son, Michael Watzl, of Germany. Rosa is survived by a second son, Carl James Bunker, Los Anglos CA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.HooperFuneralHome.com or at BettyJo92857@gmail. com. The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of memorial donations to Hospice of Citrus County and the Nature Coast, Hospice House, PO Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464.

Arrangements are under the direction of Homosassa Chapel of Hooper Funeral Homes & Crematory.

VIC IRELAND LAMAR-A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Iantha Cemetery for Charles Victor “Vic” Ireland, 89, Lamar, who died Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, at Truman Healthcare Center, where he had been a resident for two weeks. Rev. Roger

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McKee will officiate.

Arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home, prior to the service, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Iantha Methodist Church or American Cancer Society, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include two grandchildren, Jason Ireland and wife Lisa, Clinton and Jennifer Ireland; five great-grandchildren, Chase, Krystal, Chastine, Shaylene and Cheyanne; brothers-in-law, Ernie Workman, Lamar and Wayne Workman and wife Donna, Liberal; a sister-in-law, Pauline Smith, Rancho Mirage, Calif.; many nephews and nieces and a large extended family.

He was preceded in death by a son, Jackie Dean Ireland; brothersin-law, Leonard Workman, Jewell “Cotton” Workman, Don Workman and Clifford Workman and sisters-in-law, Elsie Clark, Eunice LeVaugh, Ellen Ambler and Waneta Workman.

Mr. Ireland was born Oct. 29, 1924, at Osceola, to Newel and Maude (Butcher) Ireland. He attended Jerico Springs schools and fostered his natural talent as a mechanic. In addition to working as a mechanic for Freightliner in Kansas City, Mo., he had owned and operated a filling station where he also did engine repair for many years. He was an active member of Masonic Lodge 659 North Kansas City, enjoyed square dancing and was an active member of Heart of America Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Club, and a member of Iantha Methodist Church.

He married Nadine S. Workman on March 20, 1946, at Girard, Kan., and they made their home in Kansas City, Mo. for many years, moving to Lamar in 2009. They celebrated 63 years together before her death on Dec. 14, 2010.

RONNIE LEROY WALKER LAMAR-A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Pleasant Hill Lake for Ronnie Leroy Walker, Sr., 63, Lamar, who died Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, three years after a liver transplant.

Survivors include his three children, Vicki, Shelly and Ronnie Jr.; six grandchildren, Cassie, Josh, Darren, Larry, Nicole and Tyren; three great grandchildren, Mason, Alyssa and Ian. Preceding him in death were his mother and two brothers.

Mr. Walker was a family oriented man and enjoyed making memories with his grandkids and helping anyone he could.

He was also a Vietnam veteran.

FIBER ART GUILD WILL MEET THURSDAY, Oct. 16, for a 9 a.m. brunch at Denny’s. Darlene Megli will bring the program. Roll call will be answered with a poem or item related to Fall or Halloween.

THE CARTHAGE MODEL TRAIN SHOW will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Fairview Christian Church, 2320 S. Grand, Carthage.

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 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.

THE BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Oct. 21, 9:30 a.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. The tentative agenda will include (1) financial report review including approval of bills paid, (2) minutes and (3) director’s report.

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE will be in Lamar on Monday, Oct. 20, 12 noon to 6 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 1301 E. 6th St. THE COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER OF the Ozarks will hold a blood drive on Monday, Oct. 20, 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall.

VFW POST 3691 AND LADIES AUXILIARY will meet Monday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., in the basement of Lamar Memorial Hall. A potluck supper will be held before the meeting at 6:30 p.m. All veterans are welcome.

LAMAR PARENTS AS TEACHERS WILL host a free parenting seminar on the Languages of Love on Monday, Oct. 20, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Lamar East Primary. Childcare is available with advanced reservations. For information call 682-5963.

THE 2014 MISS MERRY CHRISTMAS Pageant is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m., for the Miss and Junior Miss categories and Saturday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m., for the Young Miss and Little Miss events. Both days will be at Thiebaud Auditorium and are open to the public. Entry forms may be picked up at the Barton County Chamber of Commerce and are due Monday, Oct. 20, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Lamar United Methodist Church.

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.

LAMAR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH would like to invite everyone to their Harvest Block Party. It will be held Sunday, Oct. 19 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. on Poplar between 9th and 10th Streets. The event includes Trunk or Treat for the kids, carnival games, crafts, inflatables, a chili cook off, fall recipe contest, a hayride, build your own hot dogs and other exciting activities. If you would like to enter one of the contests or have any questions, please call 682-3306. All activities are free and open to the public.

MENU

BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU:October 20-24 MONDAY- Chicken oven hash browns, orange and noodles, mashed juice, biscuit, apple, cofpotatoes, green beans, fee/tea/milk. wheat roll, sliced THURSDAYSliced peaches, coffee/tea/ baked turkey and gravy, milk. broccoli and cheese casTUESDAYTaco serole, buttered carrots, salad with meat, beans, wheat roll, fruit fluff, cofcheese, lettuce and to- fee/tea/milk. matoes, mixed fruit, FRIDAY- Chili with tostitos, frozen sherbet, beans and shredded coffee/tea/milk. cheese, coleslaw, tomato WEDNESDAY- Sau- juice, crackers, cinnamon sage patties and gravy, roll, coffee/tea/milk.

MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder's Office: Alexander Charles Diem, 33, Lamar and

Amanda Joyce Black, 24, Sheldon.

Matheson Brian Miller, 20, Lamar, and Abigail Marie Sparks, 19, Sheldon.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Warranty Deed, filed September 25, 2014.

Superior Striping and Sealing of Barton County, Missouri to Lonnie J. McFadden and Cindy McFadden of Barton County, Missouri: A tract commencing 1,597 feet south and 430 feet east of the northwest corner of section 36, thence north 250 feet, thence southeasterly 240 feet, thence southwesterly 230.6 feet to county road right-of-way, thence northwesterly along said right-ofway to the point of beginning. Also, a tract commencing 1,197 feet south and 390 feet east of the northwest

corner of said section 36, thence south 370 feet, thence east 70 feet, thence north 370 feet, thence west 70 feet to the point of beginning, all in township 32, range 31, Barton County, Missouri.

Warranty Deed, filed September 26, 2014.

Charles A. Webb and Stacey E. Webb, and Tina G. Webb of Barton County, Missouri, to Charles A. Webb and Stacey E. Webb, and Tina G. Webb of Barton County, Missouri: A tract commencing on the south line of section 28, township 33, range 31, 999.75 feet west of the southeast corner of said section 28 and running see PROPERTY, page 4B

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Property, continued from page 3B thence west 333.25 feet to the west line of the east half of the southeast quarter of said section 28, thence north among said west line 1,196+ feet to the center of Little Drywood Creek, thence easterly along center of said creek to a point 1,160+ feet north of the starting point, thence south 1,160+ feet to the place of beginning. Said tract is a part of the east half of the southeast quarter of section 28, township 33, range 31, in Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed September

26, 2014. Victor M. Burke and Crystal K. Burke to James Terry Cofield: All of the northwest quarter, except the south half of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter in section 4, township 32, range 29, in Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed October 1, 2014. Frank L. Loncarich and Rebeca Loncarich to Charles A. Mitchell, Jr. and Linda D. Mitchell: A tract commencing 25 feet east and 165 feet north of the southwest corner of section 29, township 32, range 30,

Barton County, Missouri and running east 388 feet for a place of beginning, running thence north 80 feet, thence east 140 feet, thence south 80 feet, thence west 140 feet to the place of beginning.

Special Warranty Deed

by Corporation, filed October 3, 2014. The First Capital Corporation of Bourbon County, Kansas to Wayne Waring of Barton County, Kansas: A tract in the south half of the southeast quarter of section 10, township 33, range 33, Barton County, Missouri.

Warranty Deed,

filed October 7, 2014.

Margaret R. Couch,

by Beth Ann Brisbin, attorney in fact, of Barton County, Missouri to Robert L. Couch and Marilyn S. Couch of Barton County, Missouri: All of a tract commencing 174 feet south of the northeast corner of block 3, Parry’s Addition to Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, and running thence west 160 feet, thence north 14 feet, thence west 14 feet, thence north 51 feet, thence east 174 feet and thence south 65 feet to the place of beginning.

* Officers were called to a disturbance on August 20, in the 1300 block of Broadway on the report of a person who would not leave the premises.

When officers arrived they found the subject, Caleb Daniel Shaffer, 18, and found that he would not leave after being asked several times.

The complainant wished to sign a formal trespassing complaint against Shaffer and Shaffer was placed under arrest and transported to the Barton County Jail where he was processed, posted bond and was later released to await a pending court date. * Officers made contact on August 21 with an individual at the Lamar Fair who was intoxicated. It was determined that he could not care for himself and he was arrested and placed on a 12 hour protective hold. He was taken to the Barton County Jail where he was incarcerated. * Officers made an arrest on August 21 for a charge of drinking in public near the intersection of 11th and Gulf St. during the Lamar Free Fair. Arrested and charged was Dustin Wayne Weaver, 33, Lamar. Weaver was taken to the Barton County Jail where he was processed and after being unable to post a bond he was incarcerated. * An act of vandalism was reported August 22 in the 1100 block of E. 12th St. Damaged was a small garage window at Fast Eddies Hot Rod Shop.

The monetary amount of the damage was $20. * Officers made contact on August 22 with Robert

Beck Davenport IV, 34, Lamar, in the 100 block of Mayo St. Davenport had an active municipal warrant issued on a charge of failure to appear. Davenport was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was processed, posted bond and was released. * A two vehicle collision was investigated August 22 in the 200 block of W. 12th St. This collision was witnessed by the Barton County Sheriff and according to statements taken at the scene occurred as one of the vehicles was backing from its parking space and struck the other vehicle. No injuries were reported at the time of this collision. * A vandalism was reported August 23 in the 1800 block of Jackson St. A 2005 Ford Explorer had its windows written on and several other articles had been left attached to the vehicle. No permanent damage was done to the vehicle. * Arrested August 23 at the Barton County Jail on a municipal warrant issued on a charge

of failure to appear was Brooke Ashley Woods, 28, Lamar. Woods was processed, posted a bond and was released to await a pending court date. * A theft from a vehicle was reported August 23 in the area of 10th and Poplar. Stolen was a purse and its contents valued at $50 by the victim. The vehicle was locked at the time of this theft, but the window had been left down “a little”. * The Jasper County Sheriff ’s Department reported on August 24 that they had contact with one Jaime Dawn Stockton, 33, Carthage. Stockton showed an active Lamar municipal warrant issued on a charge of failure to appear. The warrant was confirmed and Stockton was arrested. Stockton was able to post a bond and was given an upcoming court date. * A 13 year old male was taken into custody August 24 on a curfew violation. The juvenile was turned over to his father and the information concerning this case will be forwarded on to the

juvenile authorities for further action. * Officers were dispatched August 25 to Barton County Memorial Hospital on the report of a suicidal subject in the emergency room.

Contact with the subject was made and after being medically cleared he was transported to New Beginnings on an emergency 96 hour committal. * A theft of $40 in cash was reported August 26 in the area of 10th and Broadway. The reporting party indicated that he thought he had lost his wallet. He then found his wallet on the porch of the house he was staying at the next day. The only thing missing was the $40.

LAMAR POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS

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, 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. 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

9-24,10-1,8,15-4tc www.shapiroattorneys.com/ mo IN THE CIRCUIT Purported address: 227 COURT OF BARTON North Denton, Liberal, COUNTY, MISSOURI MO 64762 9-24,10-1,8,15-4tc IN RE THE MATTER OF: D.R.R., In the Circuit Court of

By His Next Friend, Barton County, Missouri JOSTON B. DUNCAN, Probate Division and by JOSTON B. In the Estate of EDWARD DUNCAN, Individually, M. MORIN, Deceased, Plaintiffs, Estate No. 14B4-PR00052. vs.

Notice of Letters MORGAN N. RANGEL, Testamentary Granted and TO All persons interested in JULIO C. RANGEL, the estate of EDWARD M. Defendants MORIN, deceased: CASE NO. 14B4-CV00309 On September 15, 2014, NOTICE UPON ORDER the Last Will and Testament FOR SERVICE BY of the decedent having PULICATION been admitted to probate, THE STATE OF MISSOURI SUE LOCKRIDGE, TO: JULIO C. RANGEL, SONDRA ANN RIEGEL You are hereby notified and MICHAEL MORIN, were appointed Personal that an action has been Representatives by the commenced against you in Probate Division of the the Circuit Court of Barton Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, the object County, Missouri. The and general nature of which business address of the is for paternity.

The names of all the parties Personal Representatives and Attorney for Estate is: to said suit are stated above BELINDA S. ELLISTON, in the caption thereof and 114 West 10th Street, Lamar, the name and address of the MO 64759, whose telephone attorney for the Plaintiff is Richard M. Scott, 100 West number is (417) 682-6061.

All creditors of the 10th, Lamar, MO 64759.

You are further notified decedent are notified to file claims in court within that unless you file an six months from the date Answer or other pleading, or of the first publication of shall otherwise appear and this notice, or be forever defend against the aforesaid barred to the fullest extent Petition within 45 days after permissible by law. The the 22nd day of October, six-month period does not 2014, judgment by default extend the limitation period will be rendered against you. that would bar claims one WITNESS my hand and year after the decedent’s the seal of the Circuit Court death, as provided in this 26th day of September, §473.444, RSMo, or any 2014. other applicable limitation s-Janet B. Maupin periods.

Nothing in Circuit Clerk §473.033, RSMo, shall be by-Karen Hines construed to bar any action 10-1,8,15,22-4tc against a decedent’s liability NOTICE OF insurance carrier through a TRUSTEE’S SALE defendant ad litem pursuant WHEREAS, Jerry L. to §537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death Watts and Rosemary Watts, by their Deed of Trust dated was: July 18, 2014.

Date of first publication is February 20, 2001, and recorded in the Recorder’s September 24, 2014.

By-CHARLES D. Office of Barton County, CURLESS, Judge Missouri in Book 462,

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Cards of Thanks The family of Mary Arlean Wilhelm would like to express their gratitude and appreciation for the cards, calls, visits and memorials at the passing of their loved one. Each thoughtful act means a lot to the family at this time. May the Lord be with you.

In Love and Appreciation, The Wilhelm Family Special Notices

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Sunday, 5 p.m., in the basement of Lamar Memorial Hall, 1104 Broadway. All meetings are nonsmoking.

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings - Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., 1104 Broadway, Memorial Hall Basement.

Services Offered

Appliance Repair. Appliance parts. Miller’s Country Corner. 417884-2684.

Employment

Teacher Aide: Want to work in a nurturing environment as part of a vital, energetic team who work with three and four year old children? Economic Security Corporation has positions available for a full-time Teacher Aide in our Lamar Head Start Center. Must have or be able to obtain Class “C” CDL, have a high school diploma or equivalency and one to three months child care experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Starting pay for this position is $8.39 per hour. Submit

at Page 1, conveyed to J. Kevin Checkett, Successor Trustee, the following described real estate, situated in the County of Barton, State of Missouri, to-wit: ALL OF LOTS ONE (1) AND TWO (2) IN BLOCK FOUR (4), IN THE CLEMENS COAL COMPANY’S ADDITION TO MINDEN, IN BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, ALSO , A STRIP OF LAND 12 FEET WIDE ADJOINING ON THE ENTIRE NORTH SIDE OF SAID LOT ONE (1), which conveyance was made to J. Kevin Checkett, Successor Trustee, in trust, to secure the payment of the promissory note in said Deed of Trust described; and WHEREAS, default was made and still continues in

completed agency application and/or resume

by October 24, 2014 to Economic Security Corporation, Attn: Job No. TA-L10-01 at 302 S. Joplin, or mail to PO Box 207, Joplin, MO 64802, or email to rhopper@ escswa.org.

Applications available online @ www.escswa.org. EOE.

Drivers: Owner Operators. To Run from California to Indiana, company based out of Springfield, MO. We pay: Cargo, Liability and bobtail insurance.

Paid Completion of a trip. PrePass, Discount Fu e l / Ti re s / R e p ai rs . www.trailiner.com 800769-3993.

Drivers, Solo, 3 or 6 day runs, $44 cents per mi, Free Health Ins. Same Day Pay. 800-769-3993 for Details, on line app www.trailiner.com.

Garage Sales

Drivers: Teams, 130,000 per year, 2014 & 2015 trk, home weekly, same day pay, free health ins. 5000.00 sign on bonus pays out in 4 months, detail call 800769-3993 on line app www.trailiner.com.

Drivers, 60,000+, CDLA, $2500 sign on, 1 month exp. Same Day Pay! Free Health Ins, No CDL? We have Free training! www.trailiner. com 800-769-3993.

Garage Sale – Saturday, October 18 – LFMC Fellowship Hall, Hwy. 160 and Gulf, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cardio glide, Hallmark ornaments, kitchen chairs, queen size headboard, fabric, craft supplies, men's designer jeans, computer desk, small vanity table with bench, Christmas decorations, Christian books, lots of miscellaneous.

Garage Sale – 304 Bluebell Terrace, Lamar. Saturday, Oct. 18 7 a.m.? Large moving sale.

Something for everyone.

the payment of said note and the whole amount has become due and payable.

NOW, THEREFORE, at the request of the legal holder of said note, I, J. Kevin Checkett, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will sell the property above described at public vendue, to the highest bidder for cash, at the West front door of the Barton County Courthouse in the City of Lamar, County of Barton, State of Missouri, on November 3, 2014 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (more particularly 1:00 p.m.) for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. s-J. Kevin Checkett, Successor Trustee CHECKETT & PAULY, P.C. 517 South Main Street, P.

O. Box 409 Carthage, Missouri 64836 (417) 358-4049 10-8,15,22,29-4tc The Lamar R-1 School District is requesting bids for snow removal and hay baling. The district has approximately 50 acres that can be baled a maximum of twice per year. Each bid will be a three (3) year contract. Minimum bid for hay baling is $1500 per yr. Please request bid specification packets at the Superintendent’s Office, 202 W. 7th, Lamar, MO or by calling 417-682-3527.

Bids are due by October 31, 2014 at 11:00am at the Superintendent’s Office.

The Lamar R-1 School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and/or quotations in the best interest of the school district.

10-15,22-2tc

herein is subject to the 17th and Lexington.

Miscellaneous For Sale Federal Fair Housing

Appliances: Mostly new. Some used. Also appliance parts. Miller’s Country Corner. 417884-2684.

Save On Heating Bills.

Cabinet infrared heaters. Low price – top quality. Miller’s Country Corner, 417-884-2684.

Cabinets – Solid Wood Cabinets. Never installed still wrapped up, can add or subtract to fit kitchen or bath project. Cost $7000, sacrifice $1650 OBO. 417423-7919.

Pets & Supplies

Free Kittens to good homes. 417-214-3078, Cross.

Fuzzy Farm Kittens – Free – Black or Black and Grey. 417-537-8406 or 417-682-4745.

Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference limitation, or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate, which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis".

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath apartment for rent. $395 month/$250 deposit.

601 E. 19th St., Southern Meadows Apts., 417-777-1440.

1 Bedroom Apartment nicely furnished or unfurnished. Pool, rec room and laundry. Free cable/HBO, water and trash. Short leases available. $200 security deposit. No pets! In Nevada. Starting at $365.

417-667-2633.

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Apartments for Rent

"Publisher's notice: All Vacancy - Scottsdale real estate advertised Apartments - Senior Citizens Housing. Call 682-3589. Mo. TDD 1-800-735-2966. Equal Opportunity Housing. Handicapped units available. Located at

Real Estate Wanted

Single Father of Three looking for 3 bedroom house in Lamar School District. One year lease required. Rent paid on time. Call 417-2146355, 417-660-9562.

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Missouri Corn announces new leadership JEFFERSON CITYWith a record harvest underway, the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council (MCMC) and the Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) are kicking off a new fiscal year with new leadership and new board members.

The election of the 201415 MCMC officer team took place during an August board meeting held in Branson.

The following MCMC leaders assumed their new roles October 1: Morris Heitman, chairman, Mound City, District 1; Kyle Kirby, vice chairman, Liberal, District 4; Mike Moreland, secretary, Harrisonville, District 4 and Mark Scott, treasurer, Wentzville, District 6. Also elected in August, the 2014-15 MCGA officers are Kevin Hurst, president, Tarkio, District 1; Gary Porter, vice president, Mercer, District 2 and Greg Schneider, secretary/treasurer, Warrenton, District 6.

Several Missouri Corn leaders have been appointed to serve on National Corn Growers As-

sociation (NCGA) action teams and committees.

Hurst has been reappointed to the Corn PAC; Kirby will join the Public Policy Action Team; Heitman was named to the Production and Stewardship Action Team; Moreland will serve on the Grower Services Action Team; Jay Schutte of Benton City was renamed to the Ethanol Committee; Schneider was appointed to the Research and Business Development Action Team and Bradley Schad, Missouri Corn director of market development, will again serve as a staff member of the Ethanol Committee. Additionally, Mike Geske of Matthews is currently a director on the National Corn Board and represents corn farmers on the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance Executive Committee.

Geske serves as the liaison to the National Cattlemen's Beef Association on behalf of NCGA and will continue his work with the Missouri Corn board as an ex-officio member.

MCMC is also a long-

standing partner with the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) in working to enhance commodity values through strong international exports. Representing Missouri corn farmers on the USGC board of directors is Jim Stuever of Dexter. Serving on USGC advisory teams are: Schutte, Asia; Hurst, Middle East/Africa; Scott, Trade Policy; Heitman, Value Added; Jay Fischer of Jefferson City, Ethanol and Porter, Western Hemisphere.

The MCMC board of directors is comprised of 14 corn growers elected from across the state. This volunteer board was formed in 1984 with the passage of a corn checkoff and is dedicated to market development, research and education. MCGA is a grassroots organization of more than 2,700 members committed to increasing the profitability of corn production through sound policies, continued market development and strong involvement in the political process. To learn more visit www.mocorn. org.

Currently, Johnsongrass is the only grass listed on the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s noxious weeds list. This perennial grass can reach over six feet in height, is found throughout the United States from Massachusetts to Florida to southern California, and can live in habitats ranging from roadside ditches to pastures to agronomic crop fields.

Johnsongrass produces rhizomes, which are root-like structures that spread underground and are the vegetative structures from which new shoots emerge. Secondly, Johnsongrass forms large seed heads. These seed heads, or panicles, have a purple tint and the seeds are approximately three to five mm in length (just under 1/8th of an inch).

One plant can produce as many as 80,000 seed in one year.

The leaves of Johnsongrass are without hairs (or glabrous), reach about six to 20 inches in length and have white midveins as they reach maturity.

Prior to the formation of a seed head, this grass can be mistaken for barnyardgrass and/or fall panicum as all three grasses have leaves with prominent midveins. However, the ligules, or thin structures that occur at the junction between the leaf and stem, are membranous on Johnsongrass,

consist of a fringe of hairs on fall panicum and are altogether absent on barnyardgrass. Additionally, both barnyardgrass and fall panicum lack rhizomes.

Another weed that is easily confused with Johnsongrass is shattercane (Sorghum bicolor).

Shattercane is a member of the same genus as Johnsongrass, looks very similar to Johnsongrass throughout its lifecycle, but is an annual plant and lacks rhizomes.

The origins of Johnsongrass introduction in the U.S. are debated; however, the consensus is that the seed was introduced as a forage crop in the 19th century. The end of the Civil War may have aided in the weeds rapid movement across the country as authorities ordered that the grass be planted in eroded soils that had been fallow during the war. Regardless of when Johnsongrass was actually spread, the control and eradication of this weed has been challenging ever since.

At a minimum, Johnsongrass control programs should seek to: 1) prevent spread of rhizomes from infested to un-infested areas, 2) kill or weaken established plants and their underground rhizome root system, 3) control seedlings that originate from shattered seed and 4) prevent

production of seed and its spread to new areas.

It is also important to note that glyphosateresistant (group 9) biotypes of Johnsongrass have been reported in nine U.S. states and also that Johnsongrass populations with resistance to Group 2 ACCase-inhibiting herbicides (SelectMax, Assure II, Fusilade, etc.) occur in at least five states.

Fall is actually a very effective time for controlling Johnsongrass with herbicides, as the net flow of carbohydrates and photosynthates within the plant is towards the rootstocks. Therefore, by applying a herbicide at this time of year, more herbicide is translocated into the roots, resulting in better long-term control of this troublesome perennial weed species.

One of the most effective herbicide treatments for this weed is glyphosate (Roundup, Touchdown, etc.). If the plants have been cut off with a sickle mower or combine, make sure to wait for the plants to resume active growth before treatment. Field infestations of Johnsongrass should also be minimized by actively controlling the Johnsongrass in the non-planted areas surrounding the field and by driving field equipment around weedy patches instead of through them.

Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO

Cattle program held recently The Barton County MU Extension presented a cattle program on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Cedar County MU Extension Livestock Specialist Patrick Davis spoke on cattle nutrition and

management, while Bates County MU Extension Ag Business Specialist Mark Jenner spoke on cattle leasing.

There were 20 producers in attendance, with Smokin' Joes catering the

meal.

A special thanks is extended to Liberal Seed and Farm for sponsoring the meal and the Barton County Cattlemen for sponsoring the speaker's mileage.

Work progresses on 1st Street bridge

Photo for Lamar Democrat by Michael O'Sullivan Pictured is the west unfinished ramp for the 1st Street bridge. The bridge end of the ramp will be connected after the east ramps are completed. The bridge guardrails and finish work requires a lot of equipment, and it would be difficult to finish off both ramps at the same time.

Johnsongrass, a pest with multiple weapons

Suspicious activity leads to three taken into custody On Monday, Oct. 6, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Barton County Sheriff deputies went to a residence located at the Prairie Plains apartment complex in Lamar, after receiving information of drug activity taking place at the home. The occupants of the home were contacted and a search was conducted.

At the conclusion of the investigation three subjects were taken into

custody and transported to the jail for being in possession of illegal drugs and chemicals commonly used to create the illegal drug, methamphetamine.

The Jasper County Drug Task Force was contacted and an officer came to the apartment complex and seized items for further analysis.

The three subjects taken into custody for further investigation were Travis L. Kirch, 38, Brandy L.

Accident report

A fatality accident occurred at 12:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 20 miles west of Lamar on Mo. 126, when an eastbound 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, being driven by Michael J. Breneman, 37, Asbury, traveled off the left side of the road, striking a driveway embankment

Kirch, 38 and Patrick K. Sheat, 31, all of Lamar.

Items seized will be sent to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab for analysis.

All three subjects were released the following day awaiting lab results of items seized at the home. Once lab results are obtained, reports will be submitted to the prosecuting attorney for formal criminal charges to be filed.

and causing the vehicle to overturn and strike a utility pole. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Breneman was pronounced deceased at the scene by Dr. Tucker Joustra, coroner.

The report also stated that he was not wearing a safety device.

Photo for Lamar Democrat by Michael O'Sullivan Dirt, dirt and more dirt. This bulk phase of the ramps for the 1st Street bridge are almost complete. According to the foreman on the job, the fill was to be finished last week and after final shaping rock was in by the end of the week. A 14 inch thick asphalt pavement will then be laid over the rock. A lot of work remains, which will take time, but the project is slightly ahead of its mid-November completion date.