10-23-13 Lamar Democrat

2013 Fair Memory Book Inside!

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2013

2 SECTIONS, 12 PAGES

DON’T Wyatt Earp’s Fallfest draws MISS... large crowd Dimond graduates United States Marine Corps boot camp

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Lawrence graduates United States Marine Corps boot camp

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Metzger’s Mutterings

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Students of the Week

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STAR Students

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Local students participate in Miracle League of Joplin

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Tigers thrash Patriots on homecoming night

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Robertson hurls Lady Tigers past Pierce City

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First Baptist Church to hold Trunk of Treat with special guest

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University Extension field scouting report

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How to B. Wise in decorating

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M.A.D. Tigers participate in Relay for Life

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Local animals headed to world's largest purebred livestock expo

see page 6B

Weather Forecast

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INDEX

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

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The Barton County Chamber of Commerce sponsored Wyatt Earp’s Fallfest, formerly known as Apple Days, on Saturday, Oct.12.

The festivities took place on the historic Constitution Square in Lamar. The day started off with rain, but soon cleared and beautiful weather was in abundance for the festivities.

Legendary Wyatt Earp first tried his hand at being a lawman in Lamar, serving as the city’s first constable. It was also here that the Border Wars of the Civil War raged and veterans of that conflict eventually came together to shake hands in peace.

Events for the day included over 50 vendors, as well as a 4-H

bounce house.

The day turned out to be a success for young and old alike, with many locals as well as outof-towners attending. Plans are for this to become an annual event.

All Wyatt Earp's Fallfest photos by Melody Metzger/Lamar Democrat.

Historical Society focuses on implement dealers of Barton County

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer richardcooper@lamardemocrat.com

LAMAR-In the early 20th century, farm implement dealers were found in numerous locations in Barton County.

Lamar had the most for the obvious reasons of being the largest community in the county and its central location.

However, dealerships were also to be found at various times in Irwin, Oakton, and Kenoma.

The first implements were horse drawn equipment and were sold through hardware stores, such as the one opened in Golden City in 1878 or the W. F. Stemsom store in that community in 1898. Horse drawn equipment gave way to the development of tractors in and around the World War I period, although there was an overlap of a few years before horse drawn equipment was phased out. The manufacturer’s names of tractors were many, some quite familiar, others fading from prominence through mergers of manufacturers, and some that only a collector would recognize. Among the latter were Cockshutt and Samson. The brand of equipment most frequently mentioned during the presentation of Anthony Brisbin was John Deere. Today,

John Deere is the largest manufacturer of agricultural equipment in the United States as well as the world and is readily identified by its green color and yellow trim.

Deere and Company has maintained a close relationship with the purchasers of its equipment. Brisbin said that he remembers “John Deere Day” in Barton County as the biggest event of the year for farm boys. The Lamar Fair had to take second place.

Brisbin had done lengthy research on his subject, and his presentation was supported by video evidence, much of which consisted of implement ads taken from past editions of the Lamar Democrat. Most of the photographs were identified by date and location through a careful examination of background evidence appearing in the photos.

Brisbin also touched on the development of farm equipment sales in Liberal. A McCormick farm equipment business was opened in Liberal as early as 1911. Frank “Happy” Curless started a business in 1936, which became an Allis Chalmers dealership in 1941. By the early ‘50s, it was winning awards for sales volume among A-C dealers. Following Curless’s accidental death later in the ‘50s, the dealership was taken

over by his son, Charles “Bub” Curless, who was present at Brisbin’s program.

At times, the presentation became an enjoyable audience participation program with so many in the audience quite familiar with farm implement sales.

An interesting aside mentioned by Brisbin was the tools that accompanied the sales of new tractors. Many of the adjustable wrenches were manufactured by the Monikee Company, which allowed the eventual mispronunciation of the name to create “monkey” wrench.

Following the program, Society Vicepresident Pauletta Orahood outlined the county history book that will be published through Acclaim Press of Morley, Missouri. A picture of the Barton County Courthouse will be on the cover, and in the back portion of the hard cover book will be a family section. In the weeks ahead, a mailing, seeking information, will go out to all families in Barton County. One photo and 500 words will be allowed to each family without charge. Preparation of the book will take a minimum of one year.

The next meeting of the Barton County Historical Society will be at 2 p.m., January 12, 2014, at the Lamar United Methodist Church.

Salary commission rejects COLA

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

richardcooper@lamardemocrat.com

LAMAR-Concern about the likelihood of additional expenses to be faced by the county budget, the Barton County Salary Commission rejected a motion to grant a two percent cost of living (COLA) increase

ONLY $

pedal tractor pull, dog show, baby show and costume contest. At 12 noon there was also a performance from Wild West Productions, with a reenactment of a gunfight on the courthouse lawn.

Old Geezers had a car show set up all day with some amazing vintage vehicles on display, as well as a classic tractor display. There were also kiddie train rides, a handmade quilt show, vendors set up from the farmers’ market and Madhatterr Toys and Games had a kids play area set up complete with a

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to elected officials for 2014. As a result, there will be no change in the salaries of all 11 elected officials for the next two years.

The motion to allow the COLA was made by Dr. Tucker Joustra, county coroner, and was defeated on a role call vote of 4 to 7. Voting against the motion were Mike Davis, presiding commissioner; Jeff Tucker, district 2 commissioner; Kathleen

Dimond, recorder; Ivan Frieden, assessor; Teresa Moore, public administrator; Barba Parrish, collector-treasurer; and Mitch Shaw, sheriff.

The additional expenses of unknown amounts include a possible jury trial and a change of venue for that trial. Most of the expenses involved would have to be borne by the county.

VETERANS’ DAY TRIBUTE

Honoring & Remembering Our Veterans This Veterans Day • November 11, 2013 We will publish a special Veterans’ Day page(s) in honor of and in memory of our veterans. To include your veteran, stop by the Lamar Democrat office at 100 East 11th Street and fill out the form. You will be able to select a seal for their military branch and a tribute message, then tributes will appear in the November 6 issue of the Lamar Democrat along with the veterans’ photo you provided.

Each veteran tribute ad is $15.00. Deadline is 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 28

You may drop off a photo that can be picked up after the tributes run or you may email a photo to info@lamardemocrat.com. *Sample is scaled down.Actual tribute size will be 1.8x5 inches.

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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Correspondents Coonfoot & Vicinity

By LOUISE OTT

Peeking out the door this early Monday morning I see our dear Lord has blessed us with no wind and cloudy skies.

Steve Patterson, pastor of Alba Friends Church non-profit organization, appreciates any donation from anyone. Plans are to serve coffee, pastries and chips in the evenings on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the fall. All are volunteers and anyone that can help should call his cell phone at 417-7933308 or his home phone, 417-525-6107. He can tell you more about the lunches and what days.

The café is at 212 Main in Alba.

Gary and Lisa Nelson, Michael Nelson and Ella Mae Turpen enjoy going out to dinner on Sunday at a restaurant.

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

Michael, Melissa, Margaret, Matthew and Gay Straw, Marjorie and Janie Destefino, Louise Ott, Kenneth Dee and Esther Archer, Vanessa and Nathaniel Hudson and Lonnie and Bonnie Hudson were dinner guests of George Straw.

Michael and Jane Moss were visitors of Louise Ott. Mark Golden keeps my yard mowed and it looks so nice.

For-getme-nots

By GAIL LEAMING

A busy weekend of eating. Ron wanted to go to the restaurant in Kend-

ricktown to eat fish and when we got there he didn’t order it, but I ate too much chicken. On Friday we were at Milford Christian Church and the food was too good to pass up there. On Saturday I had been invited to the 1963 class reunion at Lamar. More good food. I tell you it is hard to diet around here. By the way, a big hooray for all the work done at the reunion and how they thought of everything. I think we all had a good time, even if Ron thought for a while I was going to be run out of town. I loved the stories told and really enjoyed the visit with the guys I went to freshman class with. I guess there was one teacher I should be glad I never had as I had transferred to Golden City by then, so must have been lucky because I enjoyed all the ones I had that one year.

Miss Denny really got me interested in history and I think she must have been ahead of her time with all she taught me and how much I use today. She was also the reason I took all the history I could in high school and I was the only one who took Ancient History. I also took Art History in college.

Sunday, for some reason I got into a cleaning mood and just kept going. Ron is scared to death that I have put things away that he will never find. Our little puppy is finally up and walking around his pen.

I thought all he was ever going to do was eat and sleep. Since he is an only child he gets all the food and is very fat.

George Leaming called to check in today and see how Ron was doing. Good to hear from him. So far the grandtwins aren’t here yet. This should make you think.

John Glenn once said that while he was hurdling through space he

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kept thinking that the spaceship he was in was built by the lowest bidder.

Sarah Palin also told an interesting thing today.

It seems that it was about the debt by law (The 14th Amendment, Section 4), the validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion shall not be questioned. But neither the United States nor any state shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or any claim for the low or emancipation of any slave; but all such debts, obligations and claims shall be held illegal and void.)

This is our debt ceiling that we have borrowed from other countries and it has to be paid and we have enough taxes to pay it and it should be paid before the items in the budget by law. Obama doesn’t want anyone to know this and what about our Congress knowing this too and playing this silly game of scaring all of us and using the debt ceiling as a playing card for the budget. They have to pay it by law. Section 5 says the Congress shall have power to enforce, by appropriate legislation the provisions of this article.

The Thomas’ lost their mother of 99 years this week. Doris Thomas raised a fine family. Our family got good news yesterday about Ron’s surgery with not having to have more surgery.

He has one more specialist to see on Thursday for a third opinion.

A big thanks for all the prayers and Tim Rausch and the Red Oak 2 guys.

The 1958 class had a good time with their reunion in Golden City. Sorry we

couldn’t make it as we were doing the rounds of doctors. We would have loved seeing all of you.

Patty and Sonny Weinstein just got back from New Mexico to the balloon fest. At least they got to go to the top of the mountain. When we were there the clouds were too low.

will give the devotion and the monthly 6:30 p.m. be the hostess for the day. potluck supper. Keith Selvey gave table grace before the large number LAMAR attending enjoyed the deCOUNTRY CLUB licious supper.

Following supper the LADIES post and unit repeated ASSOCIATION the Pledge of Allegiance in unison and then sepaThere was no golf on rate business meetings Tuesday, Oct. 15, due to were held.

Dorothy the rain. The hostess for President Tuesday, Oct. 22 will be Mundy called the auxiliaEllen Jo Morey, with the ry unit to order and Conevent to be a 3 Ball Chip- nie Stump gave the openping contest on Hole 9. ing prayer. Lois Wolf led The hostess Tuesday, Oct. the group in singing. Roll 29, will be Sharron Chap- call of officers and memman, with the event to be bers was held along with Lowest Number of Putts. volunteer hours reported.

Kathy Jenkins was the It was reported a large hostess for Bridge on number of 2014 dues October 15. The winner was Dorothy Roberts, with Betty Gilkey taking second high winner. The hostess next week, Oct. 22, will be Betty Weston and on Tuesday, Oct. 29, the hostess will be Rosalee Potter.

have been paid and hopefully others will report by the first of the year.

Members are contributing their Christmas present donation to the Mt. Vernon Veterans Home for area veterans to select gifts for family.

Sheldon

By DARLENE SHERIDAN

The Longacre and Avola school reunions were held recently. The Avola reunion was held October 12 and all attending enjoyed the fried chicken dinner. Many enjoyable remembrances of activities were related.

I accompanied Paul and Phyllis Sprenkle to Carthage Saturday evening and met Jim and Delores Honey, Bill Phelps and daughters Sheridan and Harlow for supper.

Following supper we enjoyed a time of visiting at the Honey home and hearing of their trip this week to Italy.

Many public sales are coming up in Sheldon and the surrounding area.

Sympathy is expressed to the family of Chris Richards. Chris was a student at Sheldon School and passed away earlier this week.

Sheldon R-8 Parent Teacher Conference will be held October 23 and 24. There will be no school on Friday, Oct. 25.

Word was received last week that J.D. Ford, a former Sheldon resident, passed away. J.D. Ford was the father of Lynn Ford, Linda Hayes and John Ford.

The Sheldon City Clean Up will be held the week of October 21-25. All regular items will be picked up. They will not take televisions, computers, tires, yard waste or

batteries at this time. The city is planning a special cleanup of waste materials (televisions, computers, etc.) next spring.

The Annual Sheldon PTO Harvest Dinner will be held Monday, Nov.18 and serving will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets will be available next week.

The Ozark Food Harvest completed their third scheduled Mobile Food Pantry. The final count for the October 11 event was 118 households receiving food that affected 294 family members. We are asking for financial assistance to continue this project. Contact Becky Morgan at Sheldon City Hall (884-2621) for more information.

Maxine’s Musings

By MAXINE MORIN

Hey! I got my sweet potatoes dug before a big frost. It was not easy.

The plants were in a half barrel close to the outside rim (in the center were big heavy coxcomb plants). Needless to say, that caused the sweet potatoes to grow downward. They had to be dug with a plant trowel.

Believe me that took a long time and my senior citizen back had to take frequent breaks. It was worth it as one sweet potato was as long from my elbow to the wrist. Now don’t laugh, I measured it. I was really surprised.

Calla Rebekah Lodge No. 160 met in the IOOF Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 16. N.G. Cindi McIntire presided at the 7:30 p.m. business session. It was voted to allow $25 to the Good Samaritan Christmas program. Member Carol Branum’s son, Jason, was scheduled for

foot surgery. Prayers. The next meeting will be November 6. Election of officers will be conducted.

Supper will be served at 6:30 p.m.

The Fiber Arts Guild met at Denny’s on October 17. President Patsy Yount welcomed the ladies at 9 a.m. and breakfast orders were given.

Prayer was by Betty Gideon and roll call was answered with “What we like about Fall”. All members received a bag of Halloween candy. The Guild treasurer, Peggy Phipps, is scheduled for surgery. Since she will not be able to attend meetings for some time, Patsy Yount will serve as treasurer during her absence.

It was voted to keep the same officers for the term of 2014. President Patsy had a “guess how many candies in a jar”, with Gwen DeSeure winning the candy. Others winning prizes were Phyllis Morris, Georgia Beaulea, LaVeda Wilson, Pat Sample, Donna Wescott and Betty Gideon. President Patsy encouraged the ladies to make an item for the auction next month. Also bring nonperishable food for the Good Samaritan’s Christmas programs. Several lovely handmade items were shown for Show and Tell. Gwen DeSeure presented the program. She explained how to reconstruct a colorful Christmas ball, using a foam ball covered with squares of fabric folded into “prairie points”. These were very pretty.

I got all the houseplants carried inside. Again, that was not easy. Maybe it is my age. After all, I have great-grandchildren. One great, Ryan Fullerton, recently entered college.

Remember our men and women in the armed services. Until next time…

Club Notes SHELDON JOLLY SENIOR CITIZENS

The Sheldon Jolly Senior Citizens met Tuesday, Oct. 15 for a dinner meeting. Amy Caldwell gave table grace. Following dinner Vice President Mary Ann Clark called the meeting to order and led in repeating the Pledge of Allegiance. She also gave the devotion using scripture Matthew 2:18, Hebrews 1:3 and shared an article “Promise of Protection”.

Members answered roll with, “Your favorite game or sport played as a child”.

The minutes and treasurer’s report were read and approved. A report was made on the trip to visit Marj Ness. Members approved reimbursement to those that took cars. A thank you note was read from the Dilly family.

A motion was made to donate $20 to the Ozark SHELDON Food Harvest for the AMERICAN backpack program and the Mobile Food Pantry.

LEGION The meeting adjourned POST NO. 175 to meet Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m., to honor November birthdays. The Sheldon American Roll call will be, “How we Legion Post No. 175 and used to remember Vet- Auxiliary Unit No. 175 eran’s Day”. Joy Beeman met Monday, Oct. 14 for

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Plans were made for the pre-Thanksgiving dinner on Monday, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m. The menu for the dinner was planned.

Connie Stump gave the closing prayer, which was following by adjournment.

“Thrice happy is the nation that has a glorious history.”

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Dimond graduates United States Lawrence graduates United Marine Corps boot camp States Marine Corps boot camp

Pvt. John Laroy Dimond, 18, Lamar, graduated from United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif., on October 4. Pvt. Dimond successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training at MCRD San Diego as one of 83 recruits in Training Platoon 2155. While in recruit training, Pvt. Dimond accomplished the following: scored a company high of 99.5 percent on the practical and final written exam and shot expert level in marksmanship training.

Following 10 days home on leave he will report to Camp Pendleton for one month at Military Combat Training, then Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) school.

Pvt. Dimond’s MOS is Engineer Equipment Operations.

Pvt. Dimond is the son of Jeff and Karen Dimond, Lamar.

Pvt. Heath Garrett Lawrence, 19, Lamar, graduated from United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Recruit Depot in San Diego, Calif., on October 4. Pvt. Lawrence successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training at MCRD San Diego as one of 83 recruits in Training Platoon 2155. While in recruit training, Pvt. Lawrence accomplished the following: shot sharpshooter level in marksmanship training.

Following 10 days home on leave he will report to Camp Pendleton for one month at Military Combat Training, then Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) school.

Pvt. Lawrence’s MOS is Supply Administrations and Operations.

Pvt. Lawrence is the son of Terry and Terri Lawrence, Lamar.

Gilmartin-Brown engagement

James and Karen Gilmartin, Liberal, announce the engagement of their daughter, April M. Gilmartin to Timothy A. Brown, son of Mike and Jody Brown, Paola, Kan. Grandparents of the bride are the late Howard Foster, formerly of Lamar, Betty Foster of Lamar and Joseph and Betty Gilmartin of Liberal.

Grandparents of the groom are Melvin and Ruth Johnson, Ogallala, Neb., the late Max Brown, formerly of Overland Park, Kan., and the late Patricia Brown, formerly of Belton.

The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Liberal High School and a 2007 graduate of Pittsburg State University where she received her Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work. She

Five generations gather

is currently employed as a Social Work Specialist for the State of Kansas.

The prospective groom is a 2001 graduate of Paola High School and a 2006 graduate of the University of Kansas, where he received his Bachelor’s of Human Development and Family Life. He is currently employed in the law enforcement field.

The couple plans to marry in November at the First Lutheran Church in Paola, Kan.

New books available at Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar

These new books are currently available at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar: New Adult Fiction Roxy’s Story, V.C. Andrews; Return To Me, Lynn N. Austin; Deadline, Sandra Brown; Temptation’s Kiss, Sandra Brown; The Christmas Visitor, Linda Byler; A Home for Lydia, Vanetta Chapman; A Promise for Miriam, Vanetta Chapman; A Wedding for Julia, Vanetta Chapman; The Spymistress: A Novel, Jennifer Chiaverini; Dark Justice, Brandilyn Collins; The Final Cut, Lori Copeland; Buried With Honor, Gary J. Cross; The October List, Jeffery Deaver; Trapped: A Novel, Irene Hannon;

Unspoken, Dee Henderson; King’s Mountain: A Ballad Novel, Sharyn McCrumb; Who Asked You?, Terry McMillan; Gone, James Patterson; Loss of Innocence, Richard North Patterson; What Once Was Lost, Kim Vogel Sawyer; An Untamed Heart, Lauraine Snelling; The Longest Ride, Nicholas Sparks; Something Borrowed, Someone Dead, M.C. Beaton; Ghost Gone Wild, Carolyn G. Hart.

New Adult Non-Fiction Limitless Devotions for a Ridiculously Good Life, Nick Vujicic; Approval Addiction: Overcoming the Need to Please Everyone, Joyce Meyer; A Taste to Believe In: A

Collection of Recipes from Local Ovarian Cancer Survivors, Family and Friends, Coppell, Texas; The Games Do Count: America’s Best and Brightest on the Power of Sports, Brian Kilmeade.

New Large Type Goodbye to Yesterday, Wanda E. Brunstetter; The Hope of Spring, Wanda E. Brunstetter; The Pieces of Summer, Wanda E. Brunstetter;

The Silence of Winter, Wanda E. Brunstetter; When a Heart Stops, Lynette Eason; When a Secret Kills, Lynette Eason; When the Smoke Clears, Lynette Eason; Acts of Mercy, Mariah Stewart; Saddle Tramp, Todhunter Ballard; Dead River Killer, Frank Leslie; Revenge at Hatchet Creek, Frank Leslie; The Lost Buckaroo, Bliss Lomax; The Avenger, Bradford Scott.

Five generations were together recently.

Pictured are, back row, left to right, Greg Clark, great-grandpa; Peggy Smalley, grandma, and Tanisha Mitts, mother; seating are Florence Clark, great-great-grandma, holding baby Maelyn Mitts.

Barton County 4-H hosts pedal tractor pull

Photo for Lamar Democrat courtesy of Elizabeth Davis Barton County 4-H hosted a pedal tractor pull and baked good sale at the Wyatt Earp Fall Fest on October 12. Pictured, left to right, are Nathaniel Hawes, Allison Hawes, Ryan Davis and Kaitlyn Davis.

Five generations were together recently.

Pictured are, standing, left to right, Greg Clark, great-grandpa; Lisa Wiskur, grandmother and Lucas McCulley, father; seated, Florence Clark, great-great-grandma, holding baby Drake McCulley.

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Metzger’s Mutterings

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat

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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Although every month should be dedicated to this problem, October has been set aside to promote peace in families, homes and communities. This is a subject that is very near to my heart as unbeknownst to many, I was a victim of domestic violence. I came out a victor, but unfortunately that is not always the case.

In 1975 my mother, of all people, introduced me to my future husband and although we were togeth-

Correction

In the Barton County Sheriff ’s story on the front page of the October 16 Lamar Democrat, part of two paragraphs were omitted, making the story read incorrectly.

In the section regarding the arrest of Jerry Rowell, it should have read, “However a warrant was issued on Rowell for violating his probation and parole. A

er for five years, we were only actually married the last six months. The reason I married him was because, fool that I was at the time, I thought I would loose him if I didn’t and of course I thought I could change him even after what he had put me through.

Over our almost six year relationship he used his hands, guns, knives and the car as a means to hurt, terrorize and humiliate me. He used physical, sexual, property, psychological and social abuse as a means to control me. When I finally got up the nerve to leave him I literally ran for my

no bond warrant was issued as Rowell has been charged and convicted of continuous drug violations over the years.”

In a totally unrelated incident regarding Timothy W. Willis, it then should have gone on to state, “Deputies from the sheriff ’s office were called to Prairie Plains due to a complaint of suspicious activity. Individuals were going in

life. I was one of the lucky ones, only ending up at the hospital once due to his abuse.

During one particularly rough time the police were called to our apartment by neighbors. Of course for fear of what would happen to me if I didn’t, I told them everything was fine and they left. Thank God laws have changed so that police no longer take that for an answer.

Because of my victimization I suffered many nightmares and for a long period of time had trouble with any type of relationship I found myself involved. For many years I was scared to show my true feelings for fear of retribution. When I was going through my divorce there was not much known about support groups so I relied on

family and friends, as well as myself. I’m glad that support groups and safe houses are now available to aid victims of domestic violence.

The reason I stayed in the relationship was that I had absolutely no selfrespect left. I felt alone, with no one to turn to that would be able to help me. I was ashamed and embarrassed to have gotten myself into such a situation. After I left I obtained a restraining order

against him, but of course he didn’t comply with it.

Not long after the divorce I moved to Missouri.

I have always dreamed of being able to make a difference in other’s lives that have been subjected to the same situation; however, I don’t feel comfortable speaking in front of others, so maybe if one person reads this and sees that there is hope and a better tomorrow, then I have accomplished something.

This is a poem that I came across many years ago that to me says it all: After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul, and you learn that love doesn’t mean leaning and company doesn’t mean security. You begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts and presents aren’t promises and you begin to accept your defeats see METZGER, page 5A

and out of the timber behind the apartment complex…”

It the published article it appeared that Willis was tied in with Rowell.

This was not the case and we apologize for any misunderstanding it might have caused.

The story did appear correctly on the online version and can be viewed in its entirety.

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Zander Davis, son of Ken and Melissa Davis, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. The sports Zander plays are basketball, baseball and soccer. He has three pets and they are all cats. In his spare time he likes to watch videos, play with his friends and play video games.

Lamar players earn Big 8 1st Team All-Conference

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Camren Beam daughter of Chris and Brandi Beam, is the seventh grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Camren enjoys playing sports like cheerleading and softball. She loves to hang out with her friends at the movies and other places. She also likes to go camping with her family and friends.

Daniel Herrera, son of David and Dolly Madrigal, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Daniel loves to play on the drums and his favorite sport is basketball.

He has four dogs as his pets. He loves God and will do anything to be with Him. He also goes to church on Sundays and Wednesdays.

STAR Students of the Week

Lamar Lady Tiger well as catcher Cassidy softball pitcher Emmie Beem, a freshman.

Robertson, a senior, was Robertson was also named 2013 Big 8 1st named Player of the Year.

Team All-Conference, as

Softball Class 2 District 6 All-District Team announced The following Lamar players were named to this year’s Softball Class 2 District 6 All-District Team: Infielders – Baylee Starmer, first team; Trinity Cornell, second

team. Outfielders – Ryan O’Sullivan, first team.

Pitchers – Emmie Robertson, first team. CatchSTAR Students of the Week at Lamar East Primary for the week of October 21 are, third row, left to ers – Cassidy Beem, first right, Jose Juarez, Mason Hart, Walker Crockett and Rudy Hawes; second row, Karson Parker, Aiden team. Utility – Lexa Cur- Sheat, Elijah Keith, Trenton Nappi and Orry Jones; front row, Grace Scoville, Ryley Moore, Jenna Lee tis, second team. and Mariah Clark.

Local students participate in Miracle League of Joplin

Right, Landin Myers and Payton Little, student from Lamar, participated in the Miracle League of Joplin.

Above, Jasper students participating in the Miracle League of Joplin were, left to right, Trenton Fast, Heston Boman and Brody Gordon.

Students from Lamar and Jasper participated in the Miracle League of Joplin.

The baseball players that were part of the teams that played on Saturday mornings were Landin Myers and Payton Littlejohn from Lamar and Trenton Fast, Heston Boman and Brody

Lamar Jr. High football on a roll

The Lamar Jr. High Football team took control of their season on Thursday and crushed the Aurora Hound Dawgs! The seventh grade game got kicked into high gear with an early score in the first quarter, followed by 16 points in the second. The only thing Aurora could muster was

a kick-off ran back for a touchdown in the second. Lamar seventh grade finished with a 30-6 win.

The seventh grade allowed only 41 yards on defense and amassed 213 yards; 184 on ground and 29 yards passing. The Tigers showed off their passing skills with a touchdown and two two-

point conversions in the air! This takes them to 3-0-2 on the season.

The eighth grade game was a heavyweight battle of the two undefeated teams and it lived up to the hype. Aurora took the opening kickoff down to the Tiger 25 yard line and a few plays later scored and tacked on the two

point conversion and just like that Lamar found themselves in a hole.

The veteran team did not panic and took their first possession and scored, adding on the two-point conversion and bingo – they had themselves a game!

Lamar held on D and scored a few more times,

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The players were teamed up with a volunteer buddy that was there to help them with hitting, running the bases and fielding.

The Crowder College baseball team and the Joplin High School softball team served as buddies. Numerous volunteers manage and run this program. The league also has a field mascot, Homer, which is there to cheer the players on.

The Miracle League field was a vision of the Rotary Club of Joplin.

Their desire was to have a handicap-accessible baseball field designed to allow children of all abilities to enjoy the national pastime, baseball. In 2012 the Rotary Clubs of Joplin

joined together to break ground on what would become the Will Norton Miracle Field, a flat, smooth baseball field accessible to children with disabilities. Adjacent to the field Rotary built the only handicap-accessible playground in Joplin. Located in the Joplin Athletic Complex, the field creates an amazing recreational opportunity for children with disabilities.

Named in memory of Will Norton, a Joplin High School graduate and community-minded teen who lost his life in the tornado, the field will provide area children with fun, exercise and a sense of team spirit for years to come. April 2013 launched the inaugural season of the Miracle League of Joplin – where children can take to the field to play ball!

leading 30-14 at half. The second half proved to be a battle with back and forth stops on both ends. Aurora scored early in the fourth and the tough D held to keep it a two possession game at Aurora 20 and Lamar 30. Lamar scored late in the fourth

and preserved their undefeated season and ended with a 36-20 win.

Lamar will host their final game of the season at home verses the Monett Cubs. Come out and cheer on two more victories as the jr. high Tigers strive for a perfect season!

Metzger, continued from page 4A with your head up and your eyes open, with the grace of an adult and not the grief of a child. You learn to build all your roads on today because tomorrow’s ground is too uncertain for plans. Af-

ter a while you learn that even sunshine can burn if you get too much, so you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers. Anonymous.

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Tigers thrash Patriots on homecoming night The Lamar Tigers scored on their first offensive play and as it turned out that would be all the points they would need as the defense shutout the East Newton Patriots Friday night in the annual homecoming contest. In the end the Tigers scored nine touchdowns in a 63-0 victory on a cold and wet evening at Thomas M. O'Sullivan Stadium.

Levi Petersen went around the right end 65 yards on the first play from scrimmage and Todd Morrow's extra point put the Tigers up 7-0. Jared Beshore scored on the Tigers next offensive possession on a 28 yard run and followed it up with a 40 yard interception return to pay dirt. Danny Embry's 15

yard run started the scoring in the second quarter.

Beshore went 30 yards and then hauled in a pass from Petersen and scored from 45 yards out. The Tigers led 42-0 at the half.

Ethan Tafner added a 53 yard run in the third quarter and then some less experienced players got into the act with Mack Whyman scoring from five yards out and Colton Divine going 68 yards for a touchdown late.

Beshore racked up 108 yards on only six carries.

Prior to the game senior cornerback Mark Bartlett and Lexa Curtis were crowned homecoming king and queen.

The Tigers move to 7-1 with the win. They are 5-1 in the Big 8 Conference and wrap up their league slate Friday night

Lamar East Primary and West Elementary students participate in cheer night

Photo for Lamar Democrat courtesy of Elizabeth Davis Students from Lamar East Primary and Lamar West Elementary participated in Cheer Night at the Lamar High School football game on October 4. Pictured are, left to right, front row: Rowen Parks and Brenna Morey; back row: Adi Daniels, Eli Daniels, Kaitlyn Davis, Kara Morey, Lexi Phipps and Carmen Culver.

Lamar Elementary students participate in cheer night

Photo for Lamar Democrat courtesy of Elizabeth Davis Lamar Elementary students participated in Cheer Night at half time at the Lamar High School football game versus Cassville on October 4. Students from kindergarten through fifth grade performed cheers and a dance for the capacity crowd. Pictured are, left to right, Karah McClane, Rowen Parks, Laney Bayless, Kaitlyn Davis, Lydia Nolting, Hannah Brisbin, Payden Nolting, Elisea Daniels and Adi Daniels.

when they travel to Au- losing to Cassville Friday rora. Aurora is 4-4 after night, 21-0.

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar High School 2013 homecoming king and queen Mark Bartlett and Lexa Curtis were crowned prior to Friday’s win over East Newton on a soggy evening at Thomas M. O’Sullivan Stadium.

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar’s Danny Embry finds running room as fellow wing back Jared Beshore shows that he can do more than just carry the rock. Here he blocks an East Newton Patriot to give Embry running room during the Tiger’s 63-0 thrashing of the Patriots Friday night during the Tiger homecoming win.

Robertson hurls Lady Tigers past Pierce City

By CHRIS MORROW Lamar Democrat chrismorrow@lamardemocrat.com

PIERCE CITY-The Lady Tigers plated a pair of insurance runs in the top of the seventh inning in Wednesday's Class 2 Sectional. They were nice to have, but Emmie Robertson didn't need them.

"We got those runs and that helped me relax," Robertson said following Lamar's 3-0 victory over Pierce City. It was Pierce City that ended the Lady Tigers season last fall in the same round of the playoffs. When asked how it felt to avenge that loss, Robertson smiled.

"It's sweet."

It was fitting that the final out came on a strike out. Robertson fanned 15 Lady Eagles in seven frames and allowed only three hits, pitching around a single in the seventh and striking out the side. She also reached a milestone on this gloomy October night as she went over 1,000 strike outs in her four years on the hill.

"It took a little while for my curve to start working, but eventually it did," she said. And although she didn't throw it often, when she did it came as a devastating change of pace that kept the Lady Eagle hitters off balance.

"Emmie's as good as a pitcher as I've had in my time here," said coach Tim Timmons, whose defense backed their hurler.

"We wanted at least one run in the seventh," said assistant coach Tanina Torbeck. "We wanted to take some pressure off our defense."

The Lady Tiger defense played an error free game and came up with several big plays at key mo-

ments. With the potential tying run at second in the bottom of the fourth, Brooke Ridenour hit a hard fly ball to left, but Brynn Fanning was there to put it away and end the threat. Earlier in the inning catcher Cassidy Beem made a nice play on a bunt, throwing to first baseman Trinity Cornell for the second out.

Offensively, the Lady Tigers were stymied most of the game by senior McKenzie Moreland who struck out nine. Timmons' team got to her in the second for a run.

Beem drew a walk to start the rally and Jada Burwell came in as a courtesy runner for her. Senior second baseman Addie Maberry dropped a bunt and Moreland opted to try for the out at second, but Burwell beat the throw. A sacrifice bunt by Cornell moved both runners into scoring position. At the conclusion of a long at-bat that saw her foul off several pitches with two strikes, freshman third baseman Olivia Fanning hit a ground ball to the shortstop. Burwell scored on a close play at the plate.

Lamar's two runs in the seventh also started with a lead off walk, this time by Cornell. Olivia Fanning, hitting with a 1-2 count, drove a hard ground ball through the right side for a single and Brynn Fanning dropped a sacrifice bunt to move the runners up. Erica Cleveland stroked a line drive single to right to bring them home.

The Lady Tigers improve to 22-3 on the season.

"These girls set some goals and they are achieving them," Timmons said following the contest.

Lamar tennis team travels to Pittsburg, Kan.

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Senior pitcher Emmie Robertson was all but unhittable in Wednesday’s 3-0 win over Pierce City in the Class 2 Sectional. She struck out 15 Pierce City Lady Eagles and allowed only three hits. In the background is her classmate second baseman Addie Maberry.

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar junior shortstop Baylee Starmer slides into second during a steal attempt in the Class 2 Sectional at Pierce City Wednesday. She was called out on a very close play. Applying the tag is Pierce City’s Brooke Ridenour.

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar Lady Tiger head coach Tim Timmons has a talk with sophomore Brynn Fanning early in Wednesday’s Class 2 Sectional at Pierce City, which the Lady Tigers won 3-0.

On October 1, the Lamar tennis team traveled to Pittsburg, Kan., losing 0-9.

In singles, No. 1 Kenna Roland lost 1-8, No. 2 Grace Compton lost 2-8, No. 3 Chloe Lodestein lost 0-8, No. 4 Brooklyn Davey lost 6-8, No. 5 Grace Dunlap

lost 0-8 and No. 6 Kelli Sheat lost 0-8.

In doubles, Roland and Davey lost 1-8, Compton and Lodestein lost 2-8 and Dunlap and Sheat lost 0-8.

In JV singles, Cheyenne Hudson lost 0-6, Bethany Culpepper lost 0-6, Lia Ye-

hgoyants lost 3-6, Elly Swartz lost 1-6, Vera Voronenko won 6-1 and Kate Aninkina won 6-3. In JV doubles, Hudson and Culpepper lost 0-6, Yeghoyants and Swartz lost 4-6 and Voronenko and Aninkina won 6-2.

“This was our last regular season match and I had wanted us to get a win,” said Coach David Ferlo. “They played hard, but like we have done all season, we just didn’t get the win. Now we have to prepare for the conference tournament”.

The Lamar tennis team participated in the Big 8 Conference Tournament on October 4. No. 1 Kenna Roland lost 0-8 to Carl Junction and 3-8 to Aurora to take fourth place. No. 2 Grace Compton lost 2-8 to Monett, No. 3 Chloe Lodestein lost 1-8 to Monett and No. 4 Brooklyn Davey beat Mt. Vernon 8-6, lost to Aurora 6-8 and lost to Monett 6-8, to take fourth place. No. 5 Grace Dunlap

lost 1-8 to Mt. Vernon and No. 6 Kelli the girls played. It obviously was not the forth a good showing and made their Sheat lost 0-8 to Aurora. outcome that we wanted, but they put opponents work for points”.

In doubles, Roland and Davey lost 1-8 to Monett, Compton and Lodestein lost 2-8 to Mt. Vernon and Dunlap and Sheat lost 2-8 to Mt. Vernon.

“I was pleased that Kenna and Brooklyn took fourth place,” said Coach David Ferlo. “This was Brooklyn’s first win of the season. I was pleased with how all

Lamar tennis team participates in Big 8 Conference Tournament

Lamar tennis team travels to Knob Noster for district play The Lamar tennis team traveled to Knob Noster for district play on October 7, losing 0-5. No. 1 Kenna Roland lost 2-6, 2-6, No. 2 Grace Compton lost 2-6, 1-6, No. 3 Chloe Lodestein lost 1-6, 0-6, No. 4 Brooklyn Davey lost 3-6, 1-6, No. 5 Grace Dunlap lost 0-6, 0-6 and

No. 6 Kelli Sheat lost 0-6, 0-6.

“All of the girls had at least one good set today,” said Coach David Ferlo.

“Some of our scores were not indicative of how close some of the sets were. This was our last team match of the season”.

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Lamar Democrat/Melissa Little A large crowd gathered at the bandstand on the square for the pep rally Friday, Oct. 18, despite the chilly rain that began to fall during the parade.

AOK faces new chapter Lack of grant award forces downsizing

About Our Kids, Inc, a Barton County youth development service, was notified recently that none of six grant applications submitted in 2013 were awarded, temporarily ending a successful string of federal, state and local grants over the past 14 years.

AOK’s professional staff has assisted youth and families in Barton County and surrounding area since 1999, providing out of school care and enrichment for kids in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Activities have included mentoring, nutrition education, character education, tutoring programs, college preparation, physical education, service

learning and substance abuse avoidance.

AOK staff has been adjusted to continue programming for 25-30 (K-4) kids at the Louis and Loretta Wolf Building and 30-40 middle and high school kids at Nathan’s Place, including a nutritious dinner served nightly at both locations.

Services will be offered through 2013, but beyond that the future of AOK appears to be in the hands of the community. Alternatives are being discussed. For more information contact Jerod Morey, AOK director, at 682-6002 or Kathy Jenkins, AOK board president, at 682-3373.

Iantha Picnic was well attended

First Baptist Church to hold Trunk or Treat with special guest

Terry Kelley of Jester Ministries will be a special guest of the First Baptist Church of Lamar on Sunday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. Kelley, also known as the “Balloon Man of Kentucky”, grew up in Lamar and will share the gospel message through his balloon sculptures, juggling and illusion.

Kids of all ages are invited to hear his message, as well as parents, grandparents and friends.

Following Kelley’s message the group will move to the northeast parking lot of the church for a Trunk or Treat, for children through sixth grade.

All are invited to join them for an evening of great fun and entertainment! The church is located at 1301 E. 6th St. For information call the church office at 682-3538.

LPD to participate in semi-annual Drug Take Back Day

U.S. Armed Forces veterans were recognized at the Iantha Picnic, with each being given a gift.

Jim Geisler was awarded Person of the Year at the Iantha Picnic held Sunday, Sept. 29. Jim is the brother of Clara Searles, who was the emcee for the program.

The youngest person present was Holli Borghardt, daughter of Scott and Rebecca Borghardt and the oldest person present was Lorena Breedlove, 95, Iantha. Those recognized for traveling the longest dis-

tance to attend the picnic were Lavonne Hanshaw and Hazel Marie Lawrence, both of Independence.

Gene Fast and Floyd and Marie Banwart were recognized for being 90 years or older.

Approximately 130 were in attendance for the picnic, with a 1 p.m. potluck meal being served.

Veterans attending were recognized and received a gift in recognition of their service.

The Lamar Police Department will participate in its semi-annual Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The location will be as usual in front of the police department located at 1106 Broadway. Just pull up to curb side; there is no need to even get out of your vehicle.

Help keep these medications, prescription or over the counter drugs out of the water supply and out of the hands of youth. It takes just a minute and the benefits are immeasurable. Remember, if you find that you can’t make this date, the Take Back Box is conveniently located in the lobby of the police station. Just come by at your convenience during business hours and drop off medications.

A retrieve (and retriever) to be remembered

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

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For the past several years, my pheasant hunting has been with my younger son, Eric, a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper in Mountain Grove, and his friend Chris, who is also in the patrol in the motor equipment division. Both are in Troop G, so that simplified getting together for hunting trips to the pheasant fields of western Kansas. Then, a trip to my place for an overnight stay before a drive westward for opening day. There have been variations to this plan, but they are not important to this story.

What is important is the addition of Eric’s 13-year-old son, Carson, to our group. For me, hunting with my grandson is a very special treat.

With Chris came another treat, one of the largest black Labrador retrievers I have ever seen. Angus must have weighed between 90 and 100 pounds and possessed a disposition that made him a perfect canine companion. He was quiet and minded his own business. If some young canine upstart in another hunting party got too rambunctious around him, a

warning growl is all it took to send the youngster packing. No one messed with Angus.

My only problem with Angus occurred at those times when riding from one field to another with him and other hunters on a flat bed truck. Being struck by his wagging tail was like being struck by a hair covered baseball bat.

Angus matured from a youngster learning Chris’ commands, to a well disciplined bird retrieving machine, to an elder statesman who continued to do his job, only a little slower.

You could see the gray increase on his feet and muzzle as the years rolled by. The last couple of years it became increasingly difficult for Angus to kennel up into the back of Chris’ Suburban; a lift on his hind quarters became necessary. Also, Chris took along some anti-inflammatory tablets to ease the ache in his huge haunches.

Earlier this year, Chris moved to Springfield when an opening occurred in the motor equipment division of Troop D, and it was something his wife had wanted to do for quite some time. Naturally, Angus went along.

In a recent telephone conversation with Eric, we were dis-

cussing how we would link up with Chris now that he was in Springfield. When I mentioned Angus, there was a pause before Eric said, “Angus has gone to the great doghouse in the sky.”

He had developed a heart condition that was untreatable and gradually worsened. The veterinarian who had ministered to him recommended to Chris that the great black gentle giant be humanely put out of his misery. That was accomplished a short time later, gently, in the veterinarian’s office. Angus was about 12. It may be somewhat of a cliché but nevertheless very true. It was like losing a member of the family.

I will remember Angus, above all, for a remarkable re-

trieve he made about four years ago in Scott County. We had stopped to watch from a road next to where some acquaintances were walking to the end of rows of corn stubble.

Beyond the stubble was nearly knee high brush where nothing had been planted. A ringneck went airborne near the end of the stubble, and one member of the hunting party dropped him about 30 yards out in the brush. There were dogs in the hunting party, but none came near enough to be of much help in finding the downed bird. Finally, Chris shouted to the frustrated hunter, “Mind if my dog tries to find him?” “No, come ahead,” came the response. The next thing you heard was Chris’

Lamar Heights proposes surplus budget for 2014

Lamar Heights-Since the Lamar Heights Board of Aldermen meets quarterly, its meeting of October 9 was the last for calendar year 2013. Therefore, Mayor Jerry Marti presented a proposed budget for 2014, which the board will consider until it meets again, January 8, 2014. At that time, final discussion and adoption are expected.

It is a surplus budget with an estimated sur-

Reminder about the Cold Weather Rule The Missouri Pubic Service Commission’s Cold Weather Rule will go into effect November 1 and will continue through March 31, 2014. The rule is designed to protect customers from being disconnected in the winter months under certain conditions.

The rule prohibits disconnection of heat related service from November 1

command, “Fetch ‘im, Angus!”

There followed an explosive scramble across the back seat of the Suburban and out the door. Angus had taken it all in through the window where he sat in the rear of the vehicle. He never veered from a straight line as he galloped to the place where the dead bird lay. He quickly and gently grasped the colorful bird in his massive jaws and brought it back to Chris, as he should. It was an example of retrieving that any hunter would long remember.

No doubt, Chris will own another retriever, but it will only be a successor. Angus can never be replaced.

through March 31 when temperatures are forecasted to drop below 32 degrees.

It allows budgeting payments over 12 months and does not require a deposit if a payment agreement is kept. Notification by mail is required with one notification attempt in person before service is shut off. It allows customers to register with the utility if 65 years of

plus of $70,800. Included among the expenses is a $5,000 donation to the Community Development Corporation (CDC).

The board voted to move into closed session to discuss hiring a new city clerk. Current clerk Marguerite Buzzard has announced her formal retirement. Further discussion and a final decision are likely at the January meeting.

age or older, disabled to the extent that a medical form has been submitted by a medical physician attesting that a household must have natural gas or electric utility service to maintain life or health. It also requires notification of possible financial help in paying a bill and allows reconnection of service for less than the full amount owed. Dis-

connection is prohibited for registered low income elderly or disabled customers who make a minimum payment.

Municipally operated systems, cooperatives, and those that provide propane delivered by truck are not under Public Service Commission jurisdiction, and the rule does not apply to them.

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AREA NEWS University Extension field scouting report

LAMAR-Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Barton County, scouted area fields in southwest Missouri on October 13, to prepare this week’s field scouting report.

Green stinkbugs were seen in large numbers in seeds have already begun fields this week according to turn color and mature to Scheidt. “If soybean or will soon, then it is not

economical to spray an insecticide for green stinkbugs. If plants and seeds are still green it is economical to spray an insecticide for green stinkbugs until the plants begin to turn color,” said Scheidt. Threshold for green stinkbugs are 1/ ft. Green stinkbugs can cause delayed maturity and reduced seed quality.

“A lot of first crop soy-

beans have lost their leaves,” said Scheidt.

For short-term storage (from harvest to about January), moisture content should be 13 percent or lower. For long-term storage the moisture content should be 11 or 12 percent. If drying is necessary, natural air drying or an air drying temperature rise of 10 degrees Fahrenheit or less is recommended to avoid cracking and loss of vi-

ability.

“Eighty percent of harvest losses are associated with the combine header.

Shattering, due to low moisture content, is one of the major causes of yield loss. Other major losses occur if plants are cut too high,” said Scheidt.

Forward speeds of 2.5 to 3.5 miles per hour normally result in the lowest harvesting losses according to Scheidt. One can also reduce yield losses

by driving slower when encountering heavy weed infestations.

Sponsors of this weekly field scouting report are University of Missouri Extension and Barton County Extension. For more information on this scouting report, or to learn how to receive it a week earlier by telephone, contact the MU Extension Center in Barton County at (417) 6823579.

sen the furniture to keep, be sure the size and scale are in proportion to the rooms. Arrange seating so everyone will be invited into the conversation with an accessory table within reach of each seating area. This is the time when you’ll notice what is missing and what you might need to purchase.

If you’ve decided not to keep a large sectional because it’s worn and dated, then something to replace it will be on your shopping list. If you’re unsure of color for the large pieces of furniture, then go with neutrals and use your pops of color in other areas like accessories.

When deciding your color scheme, choose three colors you love and sprinkle them throughout. There should only be one dominant color in the room with one or two other colors of decreasing importance for a good blend. An exception to this would be if the room were small with large architectural features, in this case a single color throughout the walls and floors would unify the look and expand the room.

If you need to replace the floor coverings, consider the function of the room and then decide whether you need hardwood, tile or carpet.

Hardwood floors help to increase the value of your house in most cases, but many people prefer car-

pet in bedrooms. Whatever you select, make it consistent throughout the house by using the flooring in multiple rooms or they will appear choppy and disconnected. Most flooring choices are much more durable now than they used to be. In our last house we constantly had to buff the hardwood floors, but the ones we have now can be cleaned with a damp mop.

Among the items you’ve decided to keep are probably a lot of accessories. This can be one of the hardest areas to make tough decisions on what to sell or give away.

When displaying accessories, there’s a common decorating rule that an odd number of items are much more interesting than even numbers.

And too many decorative pieces will tend to look cluttered, rather than en-

hancing the look. Maybe you just need to upgrade your lamps or swap out a few brassy items for brushed nickel pieces.

Keep in mind that choosing the right items takes time, effort and energy.

But it should be fun. Your accessories tell your story and create a picture of who you are. And don’t forget the function of the room. You wouldn’t want your porcelain figurines in a room where the kids play all the time.

Redecorating with big visual impact can be something as simple as updating the wall colors with paint. So you might not have to worry about shopping for individual

items, just swapping out a few things. If you cannot purchase everything at once, start with the really important items that you’ll enjoy living with and then make a list of what else you need. Do passive searches and then buy the items when they go on sale, even if it takes several months to put the entire project together.

Redecorating your home is an investment that you will see and enjoy every day and it will be worth

every amount of effort, money and time it takes.

Just put your heart into it and you will see the results come to life and you may even have a lot of fun in the process!

Barbara Wiseman, a Certified Interior Decorator and a Nevada resident, will answer your questions about decorating in her column to appear monthly in the Lamar Democrat. Send questions to howtobwise@sbcglobal.net.

How to B. Wise in decorating

By BARBARA WISEMAN Certified Interior Decorator

Q. Barbara, I’m now ready to redecorate my home and I really need help. Can you suggest some things that are important to help the process run smoothly? I have a budget that will allow me to purchase a few items. Thanks in advance for your help. Sarah A. Sarah, when it comes time to redecorate one of the first things you will want to do is decide which things you have that you really like and want to keep for the rest of your life. I have always said that I would rather redecorate than start from scratch all over again.

I have been fortunate enough to have been in the building industry for most of my married life and have had the opportunity to face this decision multiple times. One thing I’ve learned over the years is to be patient with the process because we are surrounded by an abundance of choices that can be mind boggling. It takes time to sort through the volumes of choices that are out there; paint, carpet, furniture styles, accessories and lighting, just to name a few.

Like I said, consider the furniture pieces you want to keep and start there. This will probably decide the style you’ll go with. Once you’ve cho-

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DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS Leah McDonald, Emily Ball and Megan Ball, and a sister, Elaine Gall, Branson.

Mr. McDonald was born July 25, 1943, at Lockwood, to Preston Leonard and Ledora Marguerite (Dorsett) McDonald. He was a 1961 graduate of Lockwood High School.

Mr. McDonald was a truck driver for Safeway for many years, retiring in ROBERT 1992. He attended Lamar PRESTON First Baptist Church.

He married Margaret MCDONALD Mae Harper on April 20, LAMAR-Services were 1962. held at 1 p.m. Friday at Daniel Funeral Home for Robert “Bob” Preston McDonald, 70, Lamar, who died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Barton County Memorial Hospital, following a sudden illness. Burial was in Morehead Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lamar First Baptist Church, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be LARRY HAGINS left at www.danielfuner- CARTHAGE-Services alhome.net. will be held at 10 a.m.

Survivors include his Saturday at Daniel Fuwife, Margaret McDon- neral Home in Lamar ald, of the home; two sons, for Larry Bryant Hagins, Mark and Shelly McDon- 70, Carthage, who died ald, Monett and John Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, at and Laura McDonald, Freeman Hospital West.

Lamar; a daughter, Lisa Rob Wilson will officiand Doug Ball, Overland ate. Burial will follow at Park, Kan.; nine grand- Greenfield Cemetery in children, Melissa Mc- Jerico Springs.

Donald, Bryce McDon- There will be no formal ald, Hannah McDonald, visitation, but friends Sarah McDonald, Alyssa may pay their respects afBerry, Darcy McDonald,

ter 9 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

Condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include his wife, Linda; sons, Michael Hagins, Lathrop, Leland and Dena Splitter, Nevada, and Anthony and Kim Splitter, Joplin; daughters, Jodi Lynn and David Delana, Warrensburg, Cynthia and Jack Bryan, Branson and Angela and Mike Yow, Oronogo; three brothers, Lee Hagins, Jerico Springs, Lonnie and Pat Hagins, Cassville, and Eugene and Beverly Hagins, Lamar, and a sister, Linda Hagins, Lamar; grandchildren, Heather Lynn Delana, Madison Bryan, Malayna Bryan, Kimberlee Splitter, Austin Splitter, Zachary Splitter, Brad Doughtry, Tracy Doughtry, Samantha McDonald, Matt Splitter, Nick Splitter, Blake Splitter, Brandon Splitter, Caleb Yow, Samantha Yow, Sophia Yow and Seanna Yow and an aunt, Ruth Farmer, Casper, Wy. Mr. Hagins was born April 26, 1943, at Lockwood, to Linville Bryant and Mary Ethel (Robinson) Hagins. He was a 1961 graduate of Lockwood High School and moved to Kansas City, where he lived and

– warrant arrest, $100 fine.

Dallas Dean Doyle, improper u-turn, $30 fine.

Shama Kaye Dunham, minor in possession of alcohol, $75 fine.

William R. Dunlap, peace disturbance, $125 fine.

Landon Neil Haubein, improper u-turn, $30 fine.

Nathan Lee Jones, supplying alcohol to a minor, $125 fine.

Cleo Rose Lawrence, dog at large, harboring vicious animal, peace disturbance, resisting arrest, $630 fine.

Mellissa Leeann Laymon, trespassing, $150

fine.

Michelle Rose Lindsey, FTP – warrant arrest, $275 fine.

Cameron Blake Lovan, improper u-turn, $30 fine.

Jerry Michael Onstott, resisting arrest, shoplifting, minor in possession of alcohol, $575 fine.

Jay Scott Peterka, no insurance, $45 fine.

Barbara Jean ReyesHampton, FTA – warrant arrest, $232 fine.

Ada Mae Richards, maintaining a nuisance – vehicle, $30 fine.

Sheila Dawn Scheetz, FTP – warrant arrest, $150

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worked until moving back to Lamar in the mid 1980’s, where he worked as a prototype maker until 2013.

He married Linda Arlene Splitter on May 9, 1986, at Miami, Okla.

CHRISTOPHER LEE RICHARDS SHELDON-A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Sheldon Baptist Church for Christopher Lee Richards, 15, Sheldon, who died Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, following a sudden illness.

Minister Jarrod Lamb will officiate.

Arrangements are under the direction of Konantz Warden Funeral Home, Lamar.

The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to www.konantzwarden.com.

Survivors include his parents, Thomas Richards, Sr. and Sally Leydecker; brothers, Tommy Lee Richards III, Lamar, Tommy Richards, Jr., Lamar and Joey Richards, Modesto, Calif. and two sisters, Feather Richards, Lamar, and Patty Hottel, Modesto, Calif.

Mr. Richards was born Nov. 5, 1997 in Turlock, Calif., to Thomas Richards, Sr. and Sally Leydecker. He was a sophomore at Sheldon R-VIII School. He was a member of the Sheldon Baptist Church.

fine.

Helen Marie Shepherd, failure to register motor vehicle, shoplifting, restitution, $776.91 fine.

Joshua Lynn Smith, peace disturbance x2, $250 fine.

Hannah Marie Soma, trespassing x2, $200 fine.

Lowell Acus Sturgell, driving while suspended, $236 fine.

Renea Nicole Watson, failure to register motor vehicle, $35 fine.

Kevin Patrick Willet, littering, $75 fine.

Cindy Beth Wrenfrow, shoplifting, $225 fine.

BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: Oct. 28 – Nov. 1 MONDAY- Roast beef sliced peaches, coffee/tea/ chicken with rice, oriand gravy, California milk. ental vegetables, orange blend vegetables, zucchi- WEDNEDAY- Stuffed juice, egg roll, pineapple ni and tomatoes, hot roll, peppers with rice, broc- chunks, coffee/tea/milk rosy applesauce, coffee/ coli and cheese, buttered FRIDAYVegetable tea/milk. carrots, wheat roll, Man- beef stew, tossed salad, TUESDAY- Chicken darin oranges, coffee/tea/ tomato juice, cornbread, pot pie, mashed potatoes, milk. brownie, coffee/tea/milk. green beans, apple juice, THURSDAY- Teriyaki

MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s Office: Caleb Tyler Lovan, 21, Lamar, and Catherine Joy Hazard, 19, Lamar.

Aaron Lee Cook, 24, Lamar, and Amy Nicole Smith, 29, Lamar.

Bradley Amos Barnhart, 24, Liberal, and Kimberly Renee Smith, 21, Mindenmines.

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LAMAR MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT

Allen D Asher, FTA – warrant arrest, $294.58 fine.

Peyton Roth Bailey, failure to yield, $75 fine.

Jacqueline Sue Boyer, improper parking (square sweeping hours), $20 fine.

Michael Allen BuistReichard, FTP – warrant arrest, $192 fine.

Amanda Deann Crockett, improper parking (square sweeping hours), $20 fine.

Jerry Duane Denny, FTP

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Jay Vincent Smith, 30, El Dorado Springs, and Erin Elizabeth Parker, 26, El Dorado Springs.

Jacob Mathew Korsi, 32, Sheldon, and Valarie Dawn O’Connor, 32, Sheldon.

James Robert Carothers, 28, Lamar, and Stephanie Jean Allmon, 25, Lamar.

Delbert Jay Hilbert, 20, Golden City, and Victoria Marie Swami, 18, Golden City.

Alex Dewayne Hagy, 30, Las Cruces, N.M., and Jennifer Marie Cole, 34, Las Cruces, N.M. Cody Dillion Rutledge, 24, Lamar, and Sarah Macy Thomason, 24, Lamar.

Brian Jay Little, 35, Lamar, and Melissa Diane Bishop, 29, Lamar.

Bradley Jay Donahoo, 54, Lamar, and Nancy Gayle Marti, 53, Lamar.

Nelson Alan Nichols, 63, Fair Grove, and Kelley Ann Still, 55, Fair Grove.

Vernon Dean DeWeese, 83, Neosho and Karen Eileen Fritchey, 69, Joplin.

Aaron Dale Heiskell, 23, Lee’s Summit and Megan Elizabeth Day, 23, Lamar.

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

A FIVE WEEK GRIEF SUPPORT Group will meet every Monday evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Lamar United Methodist Church, 9th and Poplar, from October 21 to November 18. For more information call Hospice Compassus at 682-3809 or Daniel Funeral Home, 682-5518. Mike Funderburgh, hospice bereavement coordinator with Hospice Compassus, will be the facilitator.

THE DADE COUNTY HEALTH Department will hold a Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Take Back on Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Drop off locations will be set up at the Greenfield Pharmacy and Lockwood Petro Station at the four-way stop.

BCAWS WILL MEET WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 12 noon, at Denny’s in Lamar. For information call 6823363.

THE RETIRED EDUCATORS OF THE Barton County Area will meet Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the Lamar Christian Church Fellowship Hall. The guest speaker will be Judd Chesnut. Breakfast will be available at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting will begin at 9 a.m.

A sign-up sheet will be available for the December 4 meeting. Remember to bring non-perishable items for Nathan’s Place.

A CHILI SUPPER WILL BE HELD Saturday, Oct. 26, 5 p.m., at the Mount Olive Church, 147 E. Dade, just off N. Hwy. 39 in Greenfield. Bob Kittsmiller and his friends will provide music at 6:30 p.m. A freewill love offering will be received.

THE JASPER SURVIVING SPOUSES WILL meet Thursday, Nov. 7, 5 p.m., at Sharon’s Family Restaurant. The group will eat from the menu. All widows and widowers are welcome. Come and join the fun.

AL WILLIAMSON IS VERY ILL AND would appreciate hearing from his friends. Al and his late wife Jean ran a beauty shop in Liberal before he became the director of the Barton County Ambulance District for 15 years. He is now under hospice care. Cards can be sent to him at 23997 Illinois, Shell Knob, Mo. 65747.

ST. MARY’S YOUTH GROUP OF LAMAR will deliver pulled pork sandwich lunches on Friday, Oct. 25.

The lunch will include sandwich, chips, dessert and a bottle of water. Orders may be faxed to 417-6822247 or 417-681-0258; text orders to 417-592-2030 or 417-214-0757 or email orders to TCox@olemac. net. The deadline for placing orders is Wednesday, Oct. 23, 5 p.m.

A CHICKEN NOODLE DINNER WILL BE held Saturday, Nov. 2, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Jasper United Methodist Church, 122 N. 1st St.. Pick up or carry out will also be available. There will be a silent auction. Adults are $6, children two to 12, $3 and under 2 are free.

LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2017 will hold a parent meeting Tuesday, Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m., in the high school commons.

LAMAR CITY PARK SHELTER sign up for 2014 will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, 8 a.m., at the enclosed shelter house. Every family or group represented will get one pick of dates until all present have had one pick, then second picks can be made if needed.

A FREE MOVIE MATINEE WILL BE shown Monday, Nov. 4, 1 p.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. Call the library at 682-5355 for movie title and details. Anyone over 18 is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.

THE FIRT BAPTIST CHURCH OF LAMAR will host Terry Kelley of Jester Ministries, also known as the “Balloon Man of Kentucky” on Sunday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. Kelley grew up in Lamar and will share the gospel message through his balloon sculptures, juggling and illusion. Kids of all ages are invited to hear his message. Parents, grandparents and friends are also welcome. Following his message they will move to the northeast parking lot for a Trunk or Treat for children through sixth grade. All are invited to join them for an evening of fun and entertainment. The church is located at 1301 E. 6th St. For information call the church office at 682-3538.

BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY WILL offer the following free training classes in October: Internet, Email and Facebook on Thursday, Oct. 24, and Windows 8 Advanced on Friday, Oct. 25. For information or to sign up call 417-682-5355.

LUNCH TO HONOR LOCAL VETERANS will be hosted by the Lamar Rotary Club at 12 noon on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Memorial Hall. All veterans and spouses are invited but must R.S.V.P. to 682-5518 by Tuesday, Nov. 5, if a Rotarian has not contacted them.

GOLDEN CITY LIONS CLUB WILL have their fish fry on Monday, Nov. 4, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Golden City Community Building. The cost is $7.

THE HELPING HANDS FROM THE Lamar Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4-H and the Boy Scouts will help with a food drive for the Good Samaritan.

Bags will be distributed on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 24 and 25, with pick up on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 27.

Leave bags by the front door. For information call Pat Neely at the Good Samaritan, 682-5396.

A CARD SHOWER IS BEING HELD FOR Hugo and Mary Schiernbeck, who will celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary on Friday, Oct. 25. They would love to hear from family and friends. They now reside at Maple Senior Living, 3 SW 1st Lane, Lamar, Mo. 64759.

THE BARTON COUNTY SINGING Convention will be held Sunday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m., at the Methodist Church in Iantha. All are invited for this non-denominational quarterly fellowship.

A HARVEST BLOCK PARTY WILL BE held at the Lamar United Methodist Church, 900 Poplar, on Sunday, Oct. 27, 3:30 to 7 p.m. This is a free event with free food and entertainment. There will also be a hayride, inflatables, trunk or treat and live music, including the Branson group, “Abundance”. Bring your own lawn chairs and join them.

THE BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD of Trustees will meet Thursday, Oct. 24, 9:30 a.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. The tentative agenda will include (1) financial report review including approval of bills paid, (2) minutes and (3) director’s report.

BARTON COUNTY MU EXTENSION will hold a free composting workshop during the Lamar Farmers’ Market on Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m., at the Moore Pavilion. This free workshop will include ways to compost, what can be composted, composting techniques, building your own compost bin and compost problem solving. For information call the Barton County Extension office at 417-682-3579.

VFW POST 3691 AND LADIES AUXILIARY will meet Monday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m., in the basement see BRIEFS, page 4B

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of Lamar Memorial Hall. A potluck supper will be held before the meeting at 6:30 p.m. All veterans are welcome.

THE BARTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT will give flu vaccine clinics on October 23 and 30, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Private pay or bring Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage or Medicaid card. For information call 417-682-3363.

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Court Miscellaneous

Leah Jean Beerly V Brandon Layne Beerly, consent judgment.

Caleigh Nichols V Corey Beaman, consent judgment.

Stephenie Short V Kerry

Short, default judgment.

Tower Loan V Carol Shumake, consent judgment.

Tower Loan V Elizabeth Turnbull, consent judgment.

Cassandra S White V Cody G Smith, consent judgment.

David H McArthur V David A McArthur, default judgment.

Jamie L Horn V Bryce A

Frickenschmidt, consent judgment.

State V Don William Pierce, written guilty plea.

State V Shashonie Sue West, written guilty plea.

(636) 537-0110 File No: 155349.111313.315029 FC Notice Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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general nature of which is the termination of your parental rights in and to the above-named juvenile.

You are further notified, pursuant to Section 211.462.2 RSMo., of your right to have counsel, and if you request counsel and are financially unable to employ counsel, counsel shall be appointed by the Court.

The names of all the parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address of the plaintiff is Brandi McInroy, Juvenile Officer, 100 W. Cherry, Suite #9, Nevada, MO 64772.

You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within forty-five (45) days after the Oct. 16, 2013 (date) judgment by default will be rendered against you.

Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit Court at 11:33 (time) on Oct. 8, 2013 (date). s-Karen Hines, Clerk 10-16,23,30,11-6-4tc

HELEN ELIZABETH GRIESHAMMER, Deceased: You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal/real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, on November 14, 2013, or as may be continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement.

GEORGE D. NICHOLS NICHOLS & NICHOLS 206 West 10th Street Lamar, Missouri (417) 682-6003 s-MICHELLE LOU BICKNELL Personal Representative 10-16,23,30,11-6-4tc

COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of: DORMA BRADLEY, Deceased, Estate No. 13B4PR00006 NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DORMA BRADLEY, DECEASED: You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal/real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, on November 21, 2013, or as may be continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing

Legals NOTICE OF TRUSTEE`S SALE For default under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Jacob Good and Kimberly Good, as Husband and Wife, dated May 18, 2001, recorded on May 22, 2001 as Document No. 1217, in Book 464, Page 351, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Barton County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 12:00 PM at the West Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, in Lamar, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: All that part of the Southwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter of Section twelve (12), Township thirty-one (31), Range thirty-one (31), Barton County, Missouri, described as follows: Beginning at a point 373.62 feet East and 179.53 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Southwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter, thence North 1 degree 07 minutes East, along the East right-of-way line of the East outerroad of U.S. Highway No. 71, 179.53 feet; thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes East 485.27 feet; thence South 1 degree 07 minutes West, 179.53 feet; thence North 89 degrees 29 minutes West 485.27 feet to the point of beginning, to satisfy said debt and costs.

Martin, Leigh, Laws & Fritzlen, P.C. Successor Trustee Richard L. Martin, Vice President (816) 221-1430 www.mllfpc.com (Good, 5999.320, Publication Start: 10/16/2013) MARTIN, LEIGH, LAWS & FRITZLEN, P.C., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL

BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 10-16,23,30,11-6-4tc TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Patricia J McCarthy married Christ J McCarthy Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed

by Patricia J McCarthy married Christ J McCarthy dated December 23, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Barton County, Missouri as Document No. 20052399 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 4:55 PM), at the West Front Door of the Court House, City of Lamar, County of Barton, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Barton County, State of Missouri, to wit: ALL LOT 8, IN BLOCK 37 OF PARRY’S 3RD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LAMAR, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, CONTAINING 0.26 ACRES, MORE OR LESS AND SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS OF RECORD AND ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1100, AS AMENDED. to satisfy said debt and cost.

MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005

IN THE 28TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: JAMES R BICKEL, Case Number: 13B4-JU00032 In the Interest of: D.T.S. LISA ABBOTT, Juvenile Officer, Plaintiff vs.

DIONA VALDEZ-DOHLE, Mother and ROBERT L SEASON, Father, Defendants Notice Upon Order for Service By Publication Termination of Parental Rights The State of Missouri to defendants, Dione HeatherValdez-Dohle, mother, and Robert Lee Seaton, father, of the above-named juvenile.

You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Barton County, State of Missouri, at LAMAR, the object and

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of HELEN ELIZABETH GRIESHAMMER, Deceased, Estate No. 11B4PR00025.

NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON

see LEGALS, page 5B

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Park-like grounds include water feature and garden spot. Golden City schools.

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Fireplace, basement, garage + carport. Great yard, deck. Updates include newer HVAC. 32́ DECK OVERLOOKING BEAUTIFUL POND: Plenty of room for family & friends on 5.3 acres minutes from Lamar. 4-5 Bedrm, 3 bath Trilevel rancher with MANY recent updates & desired amenities. Fully equipped KIT, oversized 2c attd garage, fruit trees and perfect place for gazebo.

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NICE TO COME HOME TO: Neutral colors throughout this 2 Bedrm, 1 bath, rancher with 24 ft Living Room. Some appliances included. Newer CH/A. Ultra clean 1 car attached garage. Covered front porch, back yard patio. Mature shade trees.

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Legals/classifieds Legals, continued from page 4B of such Final Settlement. s-Donita Kidd DONITA KIDD, P.R. 621 Stonebrook Ct. Chesterfield, MO 63005 Telephone: 636-730-3221 Belinda S. Elliston Attorney at Law KADERLY & KADERLY 114 West 10th Street Lamar, MO 64759 (417) 682-6061 10-23,30,11-6,13-4tc

PRIVATE FOUNDATION ANNUAL NOTICE Pursuant to Section 6014 (d) of the Internal Revenue Code, notice is hereby given that the annual return for the calendar year 2012 of FINLEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC., a private foundation, is available at the

foundation’s principal office for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days after the date of this publication.

The foundation’s principal office is located at 446 N. Hwy. W, Lamar, Mo. 64759 The principal manager of the foundation is Robert L. Finley, Tel. No. (417) 8433370.

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PRIVATE FOUNDATION ANNUAL NOTICE Pursuant to Section 6014 (d) of the Internal Revenue Code, notice is hereby given that the annual return for the GROWING TREE FOUNDATION, INC., a private foundation, is available at

Classifieds Cards of Thanks The Family of Sherman Jenkins would like to express our sincere gratitude for all the expressions of sympathy at the loss of our father. The food, flowers, prayers, phone calls and cards were touching and much appreciated. Special thanks to Nancy and the staff at Truman Healthcare, Mark Heiskell, Full Gospel Tabernacle Church and C.K. and Lori at Konantz Warden Funeral Home.

John and Shirlene Kleeman Darryl and Dorothy Jenkins Dwane and Mary Jenkins Dennis and Kathy Jenkins The Family of Gayle Garrett would like to thank all of you for your prayers, cards, visits, food and flowers that you have shared with us.

The ones that sent donations to T.A.T.S. we appreciate it so much. Dr. Alden and his staff, Barton County Memorial Hospital E.R. Staff and the nurses, Pastors Roger Chambers and Kent Garfield, the ladies at Oakton Church for preparing a delicious lunch, Rod, Jo Jurgens and Roger Hibdon with Daniel Funeral Home, Kara Moyer with Lamar Greenhouse, all of you went over and above and turned this time of sorrow into a beautiful time of remembrance.

Finally, the family wants to say a huge thank you to the staff of Truman Healthcare for the very special care you gave Gayle during his three week stay with you. Thank you so much.

Elizabeth Garrett Bill & Colleen Garrett and family Bob & Juanell Garrett and family Larry & Dawn Garrett and family Gerry & Robbin Garrett and family Announcements

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Sunday, 5 p.m. and Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., in the basement of Lamar Memorial Hall, 1104 Broad-

the foundation’s principal office for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days after the date of this publication.

The foundation’s principal office is located at 802 Gulf, Lamar, Mo. 64759.

The principal manager of the foundation is Rick Williams, Tel. No. (417) 682-3391.

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EFSP AWARDS FUND Lamar Area Christian Ministries has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.

Lamar Area Christian

Services Offered

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Employment

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

Ministries has been chosen to receive $4,166 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.

The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA: National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA: The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.

Oct. 25, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Boys 6-12, girls infant – size 8, jrs. – women’s XL, men’s M-2XL, size 32 jeans, lots of yarn and kits, area rugs, home décor, comforters, sheets, sweeper, luggage, coats, Murray riding mower, bookshelf, 5-light chandelier, kid’s games, books, gall gloves and bats, china doll, movies, beywheels, ZuZu pets, Little Tykes toy box, booster seat, coolers, lawn chairs, boat lights, ice cream maker, luau party decorations, globe bathroom mirrors and more! 440 SE 10th Rd., Lamar. Gariss and Pittsenbarger. Rain or Shine!

Miscellaneous For Sale

Appliances: Mostly new. Some used. Also appliance parts. Miller’s Country Corner. 417Garage Sale: Friday, 884-2684.

Oct. 25, 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 26, Close Out Sale – All 8 a.m. to ? 94 SW 4th front load Washer/DryLane. Nice stroller, um- er pairs – Pedestals inbrella stroller, some Lit- cluded. Regularly $1895 tle Tykes, Leap Frog Lit- to $2695, now any pair tle Touch w/books, girls $1495. Miller’s Country clothes 4-6, toys, wom- Corner, 417-884-2684. way. Big Book Study is en’s clothes, misc.

Save On Heating Bills. the second Tuesday of Cabinet infrared heateach month. All meet- Garage Sale – 907 E. ers. Low price – top 9th, Friday, 7:30 a.m. to ings are nonsmoking. ? Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to quality. Miller’s Country Corner, 417-884-2684.

Narcotics Anonymous 2 p.m. Missed citywide Meetings - Wednes- sale – variety to choose $25 Off New Gas and days, 7:30 p.m., 1104 from.

Electric Ranges – OctoBroadway, Memorial ber and November. HolGarage Sale – ThursHall Basement. day, Oct. 24 and Friday, iday cookGarage Sales

A Local Board made up of Mayor Keith Divine and Representatives of Area Churches will determine how the funds awarded to the Lamar Area Christian Ministries are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under the phase of the program.

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies, chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5)

have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/ or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board.

Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

Lamar Area Christian Ministries has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with Good Samaritan participating.

These agencies were responsible for providing 2,083 meals.

Public or priate voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Pat Neely, Board Chair, 1301 Parry St., Lamar, MO 64759 for an application. The deadline for applications to be received is Oct. 28, 2013.

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ing time is near. Or we available. Located at will repairs yours. Mill- 17th and Lexington. er’s Country Corner, 1 Bedroom Apartment 417-884-2684. nicely furnished or un“Publisher’s notice: All furnished. Pool, rec real estate advertised room and laundry. Free herein is subject to the cable/HBO, water and Federal Fair Housing trash. Short leases availAct, which makes it il- able. $200 security delegal to advertise any posit. No pets! In Nepreference, limitation, vada. Starting at $345. or discrimination be- 417-667-2633. cause of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, Sheldon Apartments familial status, or na- Nice 1 bedroom aparttional origin, or inten- ments, furnished or untion to make any such furnished. All utilities preference limitation, paid. Starting at $370 or discrimination. We per month. Call 417will not knowingly ac- 667-2633. cept any advertising for real estate, which is in Homes For Rent violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwell- House For Rent – 710 ings advertised are Grand. Very spacious 2 available on an equal op- bedroom, attached garage, central heat/air, reportunity basis”. frigerator. Available October 13. $450 month, Homes For Rent $400 deposit. R&R Rentals, Rosalee Potter, Are You Ready To 682-5668.

Move? We have 2 bed- Clean, Solid, 2 bedroom trailers and hous- room house. CH/AC; es ready to rent. Two large garage. Appliances rental references a must. included. Prefer no pets.

682-2636. $450 month, $450 damApartments

Vacancy - Scottsdale Apartments - Senior Citizens Housing. Call 682-3589. Mo. TDD 1-800-735-2966. Equal Opportunity Housing. Handicapped units

ment. Just blocks off the downtown square near industrial hub in Lamar.

Could be small office or retail. $59,900 or $550 month. 417-355-0066.

Homes For Sale

For Sale: (Golden City) 3 Bdrms, 2 bath, 1405 sq. ft. detached garage, workshop. $38,500 Great buy! Call Tom Bailey Realtor, 417682-1648, Charles Burt Homefolks, 417-3586088.

For Sale (Lamar) 2 bdrm, 2 baths, 1604 sq. ft. cedar siding, many extras. All appliances stay. Deck. Move in ready! Call Tom Bailey Realtor, 417-682-1648, Charles Burt Homefolks, 417-358-6088.

For Sale: 3 bdrms, 1 bath, 1936 square feet, sunroom, corner lot, unfinished basement/ cellar, recent updates, (Lamar) call Tom Bailey Realtor, 417-682-1648, Charles Burt Homefolks, 417-358-6088.

age deposit. 802 Tru- For Sale (Golden City) man, Lamar. 417-230- 4 bdrm, 3 ½ baths, 2300+ 1461. sq. ft., fireplace, 3 car garage, double lot, sepaBusiness Opportunities rate living quarters possible. Call Tom Bailey Realtor, 417-682-1648, Sweet Little BBQ or Charles Burt HomeBurger Joint for sale folks, 417-358-6088. or lease, with or without business and equip- For Sale: 2 bdrm, 1 bath, needs TLC, garage, .77 acre (5 lots), (Golden City), $15,000.

Call Tom Bailey Realtor, 417-682-1648, Charles Burt Homefolks, 417358-6088.

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M.A.D. Tigers participate in Relay For Life The M.A.D. (Mothers and Daughters) Tigers once again participated in the Barton County Relay For Life on September 14. The team hosted a booth that sold candles, cupcakes and raffle tickets for a cancer awareness plush bear. The team raised over $1,000 in just a few short weeks. Pictured are, left to right, front row, Maddie Jeffries, Lexi Phipps, Rae Crossley, Kaitlyn Davis, Jillian Gardner and Zee Crossley; back row, Bobbie Jeffries, Stephanie Crossley, Chelle Gardner, Joyce Phipps and Elizabeth Davis.

Local animals headed to world’s largest purebred livestock expo

LOUISVILLE, Ky.Brandon Overman, Liberal, has entered three head of Chi, AOB and Market Steer in the Beef division of the 40th annual North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE). The NAILE is recognized as the world’s largest purebred livestock show with more than 26,000 entries and nearly $750,000 in prizes and awards. Scheduled for November 9-22, the event takes place at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.

Purebred farms from nearly every state and Canada bring livestock to compete in one of 10 expo divisions: dairy, cattle, dairy goats, meat goats, beef cattle, cowboy mounted shooting, quarter horses, draft horses, sheep, swine and llamas

and alpacas. More than 20,000 American and international visitors attend the hundreds of individual breed shows, sales and events. In addition to the recognition and prize money that comes with winning at the NAILE, the value of the champion breeding stock is significantly enhanced.

Breed association events are not the only NAILE feature. The expo is also home to numerous youth events that are an important part of the livestock industry’s traditions, including Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup, Youth, Junior College and Senior Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest, 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl, National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest, National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest, National 4-H

Skill-A-Thon Contest, Junior College Livestock Judging Contest and National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference.

Additionally, youth exhibitors enter animals, those targeted for meat production, in the Junior Steer Show, Junior Market Swine Show or Junior Market Lamb Show.

These youth shows are sponsored by Farm Credit Services of Mid-America and are nationally recognized for both the quality of competition and prestige of winning. Champions from these shows are sold at the Sale of Champions on November 21 at 6 p.m.

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Great Lakes Circuit Rodeo Finals takes place November 14-16, 7:30 p.m. nightly. Tickets

Liberal Prairie Day winners

Photo for Lamar Democrat courtesy of Willis Strong Cody Zook, Columbus, Kan., placed fifth in the horse pull held during Liberal’s Prairie Day Festival on Friday, Sept. 20.

LIBERAL-The following were winners in the horticulture display at Liberal’s Prairie Day Festival held Saturday, Sept.

21: All Occasion – Margie Gazaway, first; Annabell Crabtree, second and Sheri Keltner, third. Other entries were Samantha Crabtree and Lauren Crabtree. One Perfect

Bloom – Willis Strong, first; Louise Holland, second and Barbara King, third. Prairie Flowers – Annabell Crabtree, first; Sheri Keltner, second and Hadlee Meadows, third.

Other entries included Sadie Meadows, Samantha Crabtree and Lauren Crabtree.

There were nine entries

Nutrition Bites

at the community build- for the event and several ing for the ice cream prizes were given away in freeze-off held Friday, a drawing.

Sept. 20, during the horse pull at the north city park.

The winners were Darrell Strong, mint-chocolate chip, first; Amy Spurling, Milky Way, second and Sheri Keltner, vanilla, third. The ice cream was donated and sold by the civic group at the concession stand at the community building during the horse pull.

Horse pull winners on Friday were Becky Deill, McCune, Kan., first; Justin Woolery, Thayer, Kan., second; Lloyd Wiley, Ft. Scott, Kan., third; Steve Williams, Redfield, Kan., fourth; Cody Zook, Columbus, Kan., fifth and Rusty Moore, Galena, Kan., sixth. Ed Cook was the announcer

By JESSICA HOUDYSHELL fast and nutritious op- in solid fats from palm and coconut oils. For less tions.

BCMH Registered Ready-to-eat cereals fat and added sugars, try Dietitian

Last month we talked about healthy school lunches and encouraging healthy eating habits by example. This month let’s take a look at starting the day off right. Research shows that kids who eat breakfast regularly tend to be more alert in school, and are also less likely to be overweight than kids who regularly skip breakfast. Unfortunately, between 42 percent and 59 percent of American children do not eat breakfast every day, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation report The State of Family Nutrition and Physical Activity: Are We Making Progress? Send your children to school with all of the advantages of a healthy breakfast with

can be a healthy and convenient breakfast choice, but knowing which type to stock your pantry with can be confusing. Now that back to school is around the corner, keep these tips in mind when navigating the cereal aisle: "Multigrain", "whole grain" and "bran" are terms commonly found on cereal boxes that sound great, but they don't always mean more fiber. Always check the Nutrition Facts and ingredient list and make sure of the fiber content.

Cereals that are good fiber sources supply at least three grams of fiber per serving.

"Natural" cereals or granola may have more fat, sugars, or sodium than you think; many are high

muesli, made with grains, nuts and dried fruits.

Look for fortified cereals. Most supply about 25 percent of the Daily Value for vitamins and minerals but some have much more, even up to 100 Don't forget to drink your cereal milk when you're done. Besides the calcium and other nutrients in milk, some of the fortified vitamins and minerals from your cereal may dissolve in the milk, so drink up!

Resources: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

To learn more about navigating the cereal aisle or other nutrition information or questions, BCMH Registered Dietitian Jessica Houdyshell is available at 417-6815263.

Cheryl Wood appointed to ambulance board

The Barton County Commission has appointed Cheryl Wood to the Barton County Ambu-

for the invitational finals rodeo are $25 on Thursday, $30 on Friday and $32 for Saturday’s performance. Children under 12 get in for $5 on Thursday and $10 on Friday and Saturday with a paid adult. Tickets are available at TicketMaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

From the 200,000 square foot giant country store and food court, to the entertaining PRCA Rodeo, NAILE visitors find lots to do and see in addition to attending the livestock competitions.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Kentucky State Fair Board produce the NAILE. It is held at the commonwealth’s giant Kentucky Exposition Center, which features over 1,200,000 square feet of climate controlled exhibition space.

lance Board of Directors remainder of Banta’s term to replace Jason Banta, which expires in April, who resigned October 8. 2014.

Wood will complete the

Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO

Weather Forecast Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Partly Cloudy High: 60° Low: 39° Sunrise: 7:33 a.m.

Sunset: 6:29 p.m.

Moonrise: 10:03 p.m.

Moonset: 11:48 a.m.

UV Index: 5 (Moderate) Humidity: 62% Precipitation: 0% Cloud Coverage: 26% Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous Wind Speed: 7 Mph out of the West/Northwest Thursday, October 24, 2013 Sunny High: 51° Low: 31° Sunrise: 7:34 a.m.

Sunset: 6:28 p.m.

Moonrise: 10:55 p.m.

Moonset: 12:33 p.m.

UV Index: 5 (Moderate) Humidity: 64% Precipitation: 0% Cloud Coverage: 0% Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous Wind Speed: 10 Mph out of the North/Northwest Friday, October 25, 2013 Partly Cloudy High: 53° Low: 39° Sunrise: 7:35 a.m.

Sunset: 6:26 p.m.

Moonrise: 11:48 p.m.

Moonset: 1:14 p.m.

UV Index: 4 (Moderate) Humidity: 56% Precipitation: 0% Cloud Coverage: 26% Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous Wind Speed: 6 Mph out of the East Saturday, October 26, 2013 Partly Cloudy High: 60° Low: 39° Sunrise: 7:36 a.m.

Sunset: 6:25 p.m.

Moonrise: 11:59 p.m.

Moonset: 1:51 p.m.

UV Index: 4 (Moderate) Humidity: 63% Precipitation: 20% Cloud Coverage: 55% Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous Wind Speed: 10 Mph out of the Southwest Sunday, October 27, 2013 Sunny High: 59° Low: 44° Sunrise: 7:37 a.m.

Sunset: 6:24 p.m.

Moonrise: 12:43 a.m.

Moonset: 2:26 p.m.

UV Index: 4 (Moderate) Humidity: 62% Precipitation: 10% Cloud Coverage: 4% Moon Phase: Last Quarter Wind Speed: 9 Mph out of the West Monday, October 28, 2013 Mostly Sunny High: 62° Low: 44° Sunrise: 7:38 a.m.

Sunset: 6:23 p.m.

Moonrise: 1:39 a.m.

Moonset: 2:59 p.m.

UV Index: 4 (Moderate) Humidity: 71% Precipitation: 30% Cloud Coverage: 25% Moon Phase: Waning Crescent Wind Speed: 13 Mph out of the South/Southwest Tuesday, October 29, 2013 Showers High: 56° Low: 38° Sunrise: 7:39 a.m.

Sunset: 6:22 p.m.

Moonrise: 2:36 a.m.

Moonset: 3:30 p.m.

UV Index: 3 (Moderate) Humidity: 66% Precipitation: 60% Cloud Coverage: 82% Moon Phase: Waning Crescent Wind Speed: 13 Mph out of the North/Northwest