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LAMAR-As real estate and personal tax paying season approaches, a number of questions about procedures and tax statements are appearing, especially from new residents. As a service to all see TAX, page 3A
A post script to T.A.T.S. 20-year anniversary By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer
LAMAR-When the Truman Area Transportation Service (T.A.T.S.) observed its 20th anniversary of service in mid-September, it was noted that an essential part of its success came from dozens of dedicated drivers. The questions have been raised, “Who was the first driver, and who served the longest?” It turns out to be the same person, Tom Cook. He started with T.A.T.S. in 1994 and continued to drive for the next 17 years, retiring in 2011. T.A.T.S. Director Ron Hager described how he recruited Cook. Tom had just retired from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and didn’t seem to be particularly enthusiastic about driving for a public transportation service. However, he finally gave in and became its first driver. As the old saw goes, the rest is history. Hager enjoys relating the story about a fishing trip he and Cook went on together. No small trip, it was all the way to Maryland where Hager’s brother lives. After a few days of salt water fishing, they hit the road for Lamar. Hager concedes that Cook was some kind of tireless driver. Tom Cook died in May, 2012. His record of driving 17 years for T.A.T.S. is one that is not likely to be broken any time soon.
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SECTION A Correspondent/Club................. 2 Friends & Family....................... 3 Friends & Family....................... 4 School.......................................... 5 Sports.......................................... 6 Sports.......................................... 7 Agriculture................................. 8 SECTION B Inspiration.................................. 2 Government............................... 3 Records....................................... 4 Records....................................... 5 Legals........................................... 6 Legals/Classifieds....................... 7 Area News.................................. 8 SECTION C Developments............................ 2 4-H Member Profiles............ 3-7 4-H Community........................ 8
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Barton County Memorial Hospital’s 19th annual Community Health Fair
Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper The Lamar Police Department was one of many popular displays at Barton County Memorial Hospital’s 19th annual Community Health Fair. Fifty vendors participated in the well attended fair, which was held in the National Guard armory.
dedication bronze plaque is inset into the exterior wall. In the lobby there is a wall that contains memorial door plaques that were moved from the original building. Continuing down the hallway, toward the patient rooms, there is another grouping of bronze plaques that commemorate World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, along with several flags that were donated and flown over the hospital at different times during the past 65 years. While there have been a great number of changes, the dedication of the people in the community remains strong and faithful, not only to honor the service men and women, but to providing a healing environment to all those who come
On October 2, 1949, a flag raising and presentation ceremony marked the completion of the Barton County Memorial Hospital two-story brick facility. The highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of the bronze plaque bearing the name of the 61 Barton County men who gave their lives for their country in World War II. Approximately 1000 people attended the ceremony and almost 2500 people toured the hospital throughout the day. Here they are 65 years later; a newer building on a different piece of property, but as one walks in the door of the updated facility, they can feel the strong and faithful support of the community. To the left of the entry the original World War II see ANNIVERSERY, page 1B
BCMH's 65th anniversary open house The Barton County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees meeting was called to order on September 23, by Chairperson Karen Wegener. Other members present were Tom Shaw, Mike Buchanan, Jill Purinton and Mike Vaughan. Also in attendance were CEO Wendy Duvall, Director of Finance/CFO Michelle Casey, Director of Nursing Marlys Buckner, Human Resources Director Sheila Boice and Director Quality/Risk Management Eden Ogden. Chief of Medical Staff Dr. Thomas Hopkins was a guest.
The August 26 minutes were unanimously approved as written. Casey reported that overall statistics for August were down as compared to last year in all areas except colonoscopy and pain management. She reported a loss of $180,328 for the month of July, with a year to date loss of $592,623. The clinics had a less than busy month, showing a loss to net revenue of $8,676 for August, with a year to date net revenue of $192.860. The board received a report of free community outreach programs that are being offered by see OPEN, page 1B
Gilkey building’s days are numbered By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer
LAMAR-While the public was walking through the concessions on the square and dining on corn dogs, funnel cakes, pies, etc. during the Lamar Free Fair, workers from Sunbelt Environmental of Springfield were busily removing asbestos from the Gilkey building at 10th and Broadway. That was the last major step before setting into motion a number of baby steps that will lead to razing the roughly 130-year-old structure. According to City Administrator Lynn Calton, if the baby steps are negotiated in a timely manner, the old building should be a slowly disappearing pile of rubble by Thanksgiving. If the baby steps are slowed by legal requirements, such as the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) approving the demolition contractor bid package or required publication of the project, that may delay the old brick structure not succumbing until about Christmastime. An emergency Community
Development Block Grant for the undertaking was awarded to the city in April for $133,330, but its implementation was contingent on a number of things, among them a historical value search and the removal of asbestos. Calton says the demolition will probably start from the top and proLamar Democrat/Richard Cooper ceed downThe Gilkey building in its final days. Plans are taking shape to have it ward with the down as early as Thanksgiving. use of a large track hoe. He is certain the use of a typi- be removed. through a tax credit program cal “wrecking ball” will not be All the debris is to be taken with the Missouri Housing needed. He adds that street away, leaving a smooth and Development Commission. closures are unlikely, possibly presentable empty space. A de- It remains to be seen if such closing one lane for a time, veloper has expressed interest a program will gain financial but no more. Altogether, four in construction of a senior resi- traction. dilapidated and/or collapsed dence complex on the site, but buildings on the corner are to that is dependent on financing
Calton receives individual achievement award from Missouri Public Utility Alliance By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer
COLUMBIA-His many years of long service as a member of the Missouri Public Utility Alliance have won recognition for Lamar City Administrator Lynn Calton as the recipient of the Paul Jensen Individual Achievement Award. Calton is one of five individuals who will be recognized at the Alliance’s annual conference, October 9,
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at Tan-Tar-A resort. Floyd Gilzow, vice-president for member relations with the Alliance, said Calton’s advice and insight over many years have been invaluable. He especially cited Calton’s work in the creation of the city’s methane powered generator plant. He added that the award was “well deserved.” The city plant, located at the Prairie View landfill, currently has four hybrid engines (gaso-
line/diesel) that operate around the clock, day and night. A full maintenance procedure is performed every 8,000 hours of operation, which is approximately one year. The last full maintenance procedure was completed approximately one month ago. The city’s peak demand is 17.6 megawatts. The generator produces 5.6 megawatts, so it meets about 32 percent of the city’s electricity needs. This reduces the amount of electric-
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day, Sept. 30. The winners were Sondra Riegel, first and Sis York, second. The hostess on Tuesday, Oct. 7 is scheduled to be Margaret Wattenbarger. Betty Weston will be the Sondra Riegel was the hostess for Bridge on Tues- hostess on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
Barton County Retired Teachers tour facility
Lamar Democrat/ Richard Cooper Barton County Retired Teachers were treated to a guided tour of new facilities at Lamar Middle School by Superintendent Dr. Zach Harris. Just inside the west entrance to the building is a collage of photographs of the 1936 high school building. Harris pointed out numerous student activities in the pictures which are now prohibited by more stringent safety regulations.
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CORRESPONDENT Coonfoot & Vicinity By LOUISE OTT Peeking out the door this early Monday morning I see our dear Lord has blessed us with sunshine and no wind as of yet, and no rain either. We sure could use some rain. The ponds and creeks are getting low. Gary and Judy Nelson, Michael Nelson and Ella Mae Turpen all enjoy dinner at a restaurant on Sunday. Arbry Winans, Ray and Tristan Winans, Ray and Nicole Winans and Elvin Winans Jr. and Durella were visitors of Marie Winans. Kenneth Dee and
Esther Archer, Sarcoxie route, and Louise Ott, Jasper route, were dinner guests on Sunday with George Straw. Remember the big bridge south of Alba is open now and it's so nice to go straight through to 96 Hwy., instead of having to hunt other roads. Be sure and watch for deer and turkey coming out of the bean fields and crossing the road, or you may get hit. I had to stop and let them cross so I wouldn't get hit. Jene Moss baked angel food cake and brought some over to Louise Ott. It was sure good. I saw on the road that someone had hit a skunk and oh, what a smell. That's better than the skunk getting in a barn. Louise Ott visited Carol Golden on Sunday afternoon.
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FRIENDS & FAMILY Jasper Class of 1974 holds 40th reunion
The Jasper High School Class of 1974 met Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Grand Event Center in Jasper for their 40th class reunion. Pictured are, front row seated, left to right, Della Hininger Selvey, Donita James, Jeanette Smith Liles, Sandy Clark Lucas, Lois Stockdale Calef, Sue Ummel Case; second row, Cathy McClannan Bell, Dana Walker Owen, Terry Johnson Rives, Trudy Schorzman Crowe, Kay Carter, Cynthia Manley Smith; third row, Doug Earl, Jonny Phillips, Olen Swaim, Paul Stebbler, Larry Adams, Jim Budd, Danny McWilliams, Darrell Waggoner, David Rice; fourth row, Larry Harris, Dewey Steverson, Tim Phillips, Linn White. Attending, but not pictured, were Ketsy Cable Atteberry and Terri Isenman Heckmaster.
Educational program dealing with dementia held Hospice Compassus sponsored an educational program on October 1 and 2, for healthcare professionals and family members dealing with dementia. The program, “Making Beautiful Moments”, was presented to healthcare professionals on Thursday morning, Oct. 2, by Mary Sharp.
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Golden City High School Class of 1949 gathers GOLDEN CITY-The Golden City High School class of 1949 celebrated its 65th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 20. Fifteen classmates, plus spouses and guests for a total of 26, gathered for lunch at Cooky's Cafe at 2 p.m. After the lunch the group moved to the Family Life Center at the Christian Church to con-
tinue visiting and to catch up on events in each one's lives and what was known of other classmates. It was agreed to meet again in 2015 at the same time and place, for those who will be able to attend. Hopefully, those that couldn't attend this year will be able to attend next year. Those attending were Lee Roy and Diamond
Bishop, Summerfield, Fla.; Kermit and Mary Books, Tulsa, Okla.; Carl Stone, Oxford, Ala.; Kenneth and Imogene Phillips, Commerce, Okla.; Donald and Iretha (Sellers) DeGood, Springfield; Harley Hutton and daughter Di Delp, Springfield; Ken and Lila (Holt) Roller, Lockwood; Ken and Mary Ann Howard,
Lamar; Carl and Shirley Flenniken, Carthage; Carolyn (Maddox) Schaberg, Lee's Summit; Bill and Juanita (Fanning) James, Golden City; Bonnie (Parker) Carpenter, Golden City; Jack and Kathryn (Brauberger) Sullivan, Golden City and Marvin and Joan (Buzzarad) McIntyre and Rick McIntyre, Springfield.
LOCKWOOD-The Lockwood firefighters recognized 15 of their own on Saturday, Sept. 20, on the main stage during September Days. These volunteer firefighters, having served 15 years or more with the
department, were honored for their enduring commitment to the Lockwood community. Thank you to these outstanding gentleman and all the firefighters for their continued bravery and service! Sheldon Easson
(63 years), Don Lasater (57), Charles Obert (46), Eldon Harrison (37), Larry Allen (31), Carl Shouse (30), Mike Galer (29), Danny Bettis (26), Danny Obert (24), Kenneth Moenning Jr. (24), Greg Allen (23), Chris Allen (23), Ray Kluhsman (22), Randy Belcher (21) and Roger Stone (21).
Lockwood firefighters recognized for years of service
Tax, continued from page 1A taxpayers, Barton County Collector/Treasurer Barba Parrish has published a brochure containing six categories of tax information to assist county taxpayers. Copies of the free brochure are available at the front desks of the city offices in Lamar, Liberal, Golden City, and Mindenmines. They also are available at the Barton County Rural Electric Co-op, the Barton County Chamber of Commerce, and the Public Water Supply District office of Barton and other counties at 1009 East 11th in Lamar.
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METZGER’S MUTTERINGS
By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat This time last week I was anxiously awaiting to see if my next grandchild would be a boy or a girl. Look's like son Jud will have the real life drama of “My Three Sons!” I used to love that TV show and often wonder why there are so many shows like that one that are not in syndication. I know many of the good ones are, but there are still so many older ones that have gone by the wayside. I had the pleasure of watching grandson Landon last Sunday and we had a great time. I have a nervous habit of chewing bubble gum and blowing bubbles and both grandsons find this fascinating. Kobyn, who will be turning nine on November 1, has never learned how to blow bubbles, so that is
my next endeavor. Landon, who doesn't quite understand the concept, purses his lips in an attempt to blow a bubble, not realizing that you have to have gum in your mouth to do so. I'm surprised he hasn't figured out you can do it with your saliva, too. Anyway, when I got to their house last Sunday Landon was still taking his nap so I had about 45 minutes of peace and quiet before he woke up to keep me entertained for the afternoon. When I heard him and went into his room to get him up, upon seeing it was me instead of mom or dad, he immediately pursed his lips. Isn't it funny what they remember and what they don't. The newspaper is doing a complete saturation with this issue. Normally I write an article the week before reminding people
Letter to editor Dear Editor: I couldn't help but notice how often Colin Powell's famous statement to George Bush regarding the Iraq invasion keeps being repeated in the news and in print media. The words, “If you break it, you own it” are repeated constantly. I don't think any amount of conversation will change the situation. Let's face it and be honest about it, it was a big mistake to remove a horrible dictator only to have him replaced by thousands of idiots! Face facts, there were no weapons of mass destruction and most of us alive today will not live long enough to see Iraq stabilized as a viable society. There will be many who will go to their grave believing the war was about “Daddy and Oil”. There will be others who read “Fortunate Son” and some of the quotes such as the one made to Al Hunt of the Wall Street Journal by Bush in 1988. If those who read “Fortu-
nate Son” are honest with themselves, they have to have a negative feeling about Bush as president or as a human being! Bill Head, Greenfield Dear Editor: Surrounding this fall’s election it may be of interest to draw some parallels between former Republican political thought and that of today’s Republicans. Using Nixon and his presidency as a baseline, as we have done, may at first be unpopular, but the reader undoubtedly will see why we have. President Richard Nixon, a Republican, was responsible for establishing a broad environmental program which resulted in the setting up of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and signed into law the Clean Air Act and National Environmental Policy Act. Nixon’s philosophy regarding these issues was established “on
of the fact, but unfortunately my brain took a hiatus and it didn't happen. Of course our crackerjack salesperson, Melissa, didn't need any help on that end as she is really bringing in the advertising and our copy has been in abundance, thanks not only to hard work on our part, but also the continued assistance of our readers and the public. The newspaper this week should be going to every household in Barton County, as well as Lockwood. This is our way of introducing our product to those who may not be familiar with the paper, in hopes that they will either subscribe or advertise. We here at the paper are quite proud of what we have managed to offer the public in the way of a “community newspaper”. The 4-H section is also in this edition and it is always a delightful section to
produce. The ones that participate in 4-H are amazing kids with their whole lives ahead of them to make something out of themselves. And what a way to start out, than learning what all 4-H teaches. It is truly a great program and if anyone is
interested in joining they should contact Elaine Davis at the University of Missouri Extension office, 417-682-3579. I'm sure one of the paper's personnel is being sleep deprived right about now, as the Kansas City Royals have gone
into two overtimes, winning both in the wee hours. I mentioned something about lack of sleep to Chris and he said it was definitely worth it. Guess you can tell I'm a Cardinal fan and not Royals, as even though I attempt to stay awake to watch their games I usually only make it to about the ninth inning, then crash only to wake up in the morning wondering who won. My sleep deprivation is probably coming soon, as the Cardinals will be playing the Dodgers, with some of the games to be played in California. Baseball is like a good book – I love it while it is going on and want to find out the ending, but want it to last for as long as it can because I know when it's over, it's over. Like a good book, hopefully I can enjoy the Cardinals as long as possible and I'm sure Chris feels the same way about the Royals. Time will tell....
the belief that such policies had to be based on national standards, not the idiosyncratic whims of 50 states.” (Should one consider this an assault on states’ rights?) Nixon promoted causes which reformed and extended welfare and health care and signed into law the Equal Rights Amendment, an effort which had begun under Johnson and which legally ended segregation, and indeed he promoted affirmative action as well. Nixon fought against exorbitant profits of oil companies at the expense of consumers and was responsible for a number of anti crime laws, while also advocating some measures for gun control. Strange, isn’t it, how the current crop of Republicans have come 180 degrees, fighting tooth and nail to dismantle these measures put into effect largely by efforts of a Republican - no less of one than the president and then-leader of the Republican party.
Leon Faubion, CoEditor The Muddy Creek Journal Albuquerque, NM
I really hope that it was an accident and not on purpose. We have some real speed demons that travel on this end of 1925 Rd. We would really appreciate it if the one who did it would show some feeling or concern. Why didn't they at least come to the door and tell us what happened. We can understand how accidents can happen, but this 100 pound dog was a big part of our lives for the last seven years. A great friend and playmate to friends and neighbors, also. We did try to teach Scooter to stay out of
the road, but I guess he thought we were wrong. Unfortunately, he paid the ultimate price and caused sadness to anyone who had ever known him. We realize that this probably seems very odd and unimportant to some people – but I think that anyone who had ever met Scooter or has ever lost a pet by illness or this way, would feel the same way as we do. I do hope this letter will help us get some relief from our sadness and heartache. Thank you, Mike and Mary Jenkins, Sheldon
Coalition meets to organize opposition to Amendment 3 LAMAR-The Coalition to Protect Local Schools held its first meeting, September 30, to organize a campaign against Amendment 3, which will be on the November 4 ballot. The coalition plans to use yard signs, brochures, letters to the
editor, paid advertising, and other literature to awaken the public to the danger to Missouri public education that lies inside the proposed amendment. The initiative petition amendment was financed by St. Louis billionaire Rex Sinquefield,
and the coalition claims it would remove local control over school districts that do not implement strict testing procedures. The coalition will hold its second meeting at 4:30 p.m., October 9, in the fellowship hall of the Lamar First Christian Church.
Dear Editor: This is a real difficult letter to write. It is about the loss of our beautiful Yellow Lab on September 24 when I had a sad knock on our door. My neighbor from the north stopped to make us aware that the dog had been killed by a vehicle. It appeared that the vehicle that hit him had been traveling north. It happened between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m.
Natural Gas Safety Tips It is important to recognize and handle natural gas leaks properly to reduce the risk of serious and potentially fatal injuries, fires and explosions. Play it safe and act immediately. Three Ways to Detect a Natural Gas Leak: Smell: In nature, natural gas is odorless. MGE mixes a chemical odorant called mercaptan into its natural gas that gives it a foul odor, similar to rotten eggs or a skunk.
Sight: Natural gas is colorless. Blowing dirt, bubbling water, dry spots in moist areas and dead plants surrounded by live plants near buried gas lines are all signs of a possible gas leak. Sound: Natural gas sometimes makes a hissing, blowing or whistling sound near the area of a leak. If you suspect a natural gas leak, do the following: • DO NOT use a phone, light switch, garage door opener or anything that could create a spark. • EVACUATE the premises or area immediately! • CALL 9-1-1 or MGE’s toll-free emergency number 1-800-582-0000. MGE will respond immediately to investigate. • DO NOT return or allow others to return to the premises or area until MGE or an emergency responder determines that it is safe to do so.
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SCHOOL Area students earn PTK honors through Crowder NEOSHO-Crowder College Phi Theta Kappa Induction was held Sunday, Sept. 28, with 66 students being recognized for their academic achievement. Dr. Al Chapman, board of trustees secretary, was the guest speaker at the event. Also in attendance were Dr. Jennifer Methvin, president, Dr. Glenn Coltharp, vice president of Academic Affairs, Dr. Adam Morris, associate VP of Academic Affairs
and Suzanne Puckett and Peter Broglio, PTK advisors, along with PTK officers. To become a member of PTK a student must earn a 3.5 or higher grade point average in a semester, while taking 12 or more credit hours. Area students earning honors were Adrian Francesca Miler, Lamar and Dallas Daniel Strickland, Jasper.
Former students of West Point school meet for reunion Former students of the West Point school met at the East Park building in Golden City on September 21. Following a few minutes of visiting, plans were begun to continue with the reunion. It was decided to have Golden Grove, Stone and Mt. Carmel schools to join with the West Point school of Barton County for the September 20, 2015 reunion. Those present were Jules and Twila Hollingshead, Golden City; Mary Ann (Leivan) Wade, Joplin; Clara Bell (Leivan) McDonald, Lamar; Le (Leivan) and Bill Camp, Lamar; Carl Stone, Oxford, Ala.; Claude Dean McDonald, Patty Baugh,
Golden City; Joan (Snook) Oglesby, Lamar; Raema (McGuire) Manka and Erma (Kentner) McGuire, Golden City. For those that don't know where the West Point country school house was, it is three miles west of Golden City and two miles north. West Point country school of Barton County closed the year of 1949-50. If anyone went to any of these Barton County schools, be sure to put the date of September 20, 2015 on your calendar and pass the word along. For more information call 417-2465787.
Golden City homecoming royalty crowned
Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger Golden City seniors Lee Neidigh and Shayna Brazeal were crowned 2014 homecoming royalty during ceremonies held prior to the battle of the Lady Eagles, Golden City vs. Jasper. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Others vying for the honor of homecoming king and queen were senior Brant Dunlap, junior Casey St. John, junior Cody St. John, senior Georgette Brubaker, junior Cassie Tubaugh and junior Tierra Irwin. This year's homecoming theme was “Hawaiian Paradise”.
Ethan Pittsenbarger, son of Rusty and Amy Pittsenbarger, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Ethan enjoys fishing and playing baseball. He likes hunting and being outdoors. His favorite color is blue.
George Weber, son of Jerry and Angela Weber, is the seventh grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. George likes showing animals and his favorite food is hamburgers. He likes playing sports.
STAR Students of the week
Katie Thompson, daughter of Melissa Thompson, is the eighth grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Katie likes to play volleyball and basketball. God is a main priority in her life and He is shaping her life everyday. Her family and friends have a big effect on her life and she is glad she has them.
STAR Students of the Week at East Primary for the week of October 6 are, third row, left to right, Bayli Duncan, Jaden Schiltz, Sophie Bronson, Henry Ball; second row, Ryder Friend, Hunter Wolfe, Lilly Hill, Renee Blanco, Aiden Keithly; first row, Layla Forst, Turner Crockett, Anna Ngugi, Lillian Azua.
Reflections By ROBERT CUNNINGHAM Lamar High School Class of 1959
It was Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, 1954. I was in the seventh grade at Lamar High School. The high school student body was gathered in the school auditorium for an assembly on musical instruments presented by a lady that had gathered these instruments from around the world. The assembly had started and the lady was talking and playing her instruments. At the side of the stage was a spotlight that kept going on and off. At one point in her presentation, she mentioned that someone was working on a troublesome spotlight. The program continued with nothing more noticed or said about the spotlight. However, suddenly the stage curtains on the left side of the stage near the spotlight caught fire and flames shot quickly toward the ceiling. Years of curtain cleaning with flammable fluids were an adequate fuel for the fire. Immediately Mr. Owens, our school band and music teacher, rose to his feet and calmly said, “Okay kids, you know what to do, let's leave quickly and orderly”. I recognized this as a meaning that this was just like one of the many fire drills we had practiced. My first thought was what to do about my school books that I had placed under my chair. I preferred to leave them, but then I thought we might not have the same
chairs when we came back. As we left quickly, Mr. Owens directed one student to run down the hall and break the window on the fire alarm box, which would trigger the alarm and cause the grade school students to also evacuate the building. The auditorium was a two story wooden structure with about four classrooms, including the typing room on the upper floor. After we left the building we gathered on the playground. Some of the last students out said they could feel the heat of the fire as it raced cross the false ceiling in the auditorium. The city firetrucks began to arrive as the fire leaped against the windows behind the stage area. Soon these windows broke and the flames shot out. The firefighters began to pour water through these openings, but soon directed the water streams against the upstairs windows, which would not break. Some of the boys picked up rocks from the playground and hurled them toward the windows until they broke, permitting the streams of water to enter at the upper level. It wasn't long before flames were coming out all of the windows of the auditorium section of the school and big thick smoke was billowing into the sky. On this day there would be no more school. I glanced over in one corner of the playground where the lady previously giving the program was demonstrating her
instruments to a small group of interested students oblivious to the flames destroying the building we had occupied so recently. Luckily, the students assisting her had helped her to rescue all of her instruments safely. As the flames began to shoot through the roof, firetrucks from the surrounding towns began to appear. The call had gone out, Lamar had a major fire and needed help. They didn't need directions to the school. They just followed the smoke. I saw such names as Jasper, Nevada, Carthage, Golden City and Lockwood. Fire hoses began to cover the playground and stretch for blocks around the school. The battle was no longer to save the school auditorium, but to save the school. Teachers began to walk around the playground and tell students who could walk home to do so. I decided I had seen enough and began the six block walk home. About halfway home I met my mother and my older sister, Jean, walking toward the school. Jean had gone home to tell her mother what had happened and the two of them had returned probably also to find my younger sister, Evelyn. One major impact of the fire was the destruction of all the band instruments belonging to the school and the students since the auditorium also served as the school music room. Jean lost her clarinet. The school industrial shop, because of its shop tables, became the gathering
place for the remains of whatever could be found from the fire that might be recognizable. Parts of the band instruments were there, although they would never be usable again. Several days later, after the cleanup had started, I was picking through the rubbish and found a ladies purse. I took it to the shop area, where it was opened and found to belong to the typing teacher. She had placed her purse in her desk when she went to the assembly and now expected that she would never see it again. The purse and its contents were a mess, but at least she had it back for whatever it was worth. I announced I wanted whatever reward she had to offer. I later felt bad when she gave me a dollar bill. Everyone had done their part to provide whatever help they could provide and I was the only one that wanted a reward. As I look back into my mind as I remember the day our school burned, my most emotional thoughts about this event have to go to Mr. Owens. If Lamar recognized heroes, he would have to be listed at the top of the list, because he rose to the occasion and quickly and orderly evacuated the entire 1954 student body and staff of Lamar Public School without a single injury. What more could anyone ask of a teacher? Thank you, Mr. Owens. (Editor's note: Robert's father, Jesse Cunningham, was pastor of the First Baptist Church).
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The Upland Chronicles, 2014 Part II
By RICHARD COOPER In this second part of the 2014 hunting outlook, we will cover the upland prospects in Iowa and Missouri. It really does not look like a bountiful season, but it appears to be a start on recovery
from awfully disappointing numbers over the last few years. Iowa Things are looking better in Iowa, this year, but it is still light years short of the golden age of Iowa pheasant numbers in the 1970s and ’80s. Recov-
ery from the catastrophic years of 2007 through 2011 is an awfully steep hill to climb, but there now seems to be sufficient numbers of hens to begin the recovery. There are some remarkable numbers coming from this year’s August roadside
Proposed Amendments to the Constitution of Missouri To be submitted to the qualified voters of the State of Missouri at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2014. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 3
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 2
[Proposed by the 97th General As- [Proposed by Initiative Petition] sembly (First Regular Session) SCS OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE: HJR No. 16] Shall the Missouri Constitution be OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE: amended to: • require teachers to be evalShall the Missouri Constitution uated by a standards based be amended so that it will be perperformance evaluation missible to allow relevant evidence system for which each local of prior criminal acts to be admisschool district must receive sible in prosecutions for crimes of state approval to continue rea sexual nature involving a victim ceiving state and local fundunder eighteen years of age? ing; If more resources are needed require teachers to be dis• to defend increased prosecutions missed, retained, demoted, additional costs to governmental promoted and paid primarientities could be at least $1.4 milly using quantifiable student lion annually, otherwise the fiscal performance data as part of impact is expected to be limited. the evaluation system; Submitting to the qualified voters • require teachers to enter into of Missouri an amendment to article contracts of three years or I of the Constitution of Missouri, fewer with public school disand adopting one new section relattricts; and ing to admissibility of evidence. • prohibit teachers from organizing or collectively bargainBe it resolved by the House of Reping regarding the design and resentatives, the Senate concurring implementation of the teachtherein: er evaluation system? That at the next general election to be held in the state of Missouri, on Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2014, or at a special election to be called by the governor for that purpose, there is hereby submitted to the qualified voters of this state, for adoption or rejection, the following amendment to article I of the Constitution of the state of Missouri: Section A. Article I, Constitution of Missouri, is amended by adding one new section, to be known as section 18(c), to read as follows: Section 18(c). Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 17 and 18(a) of this article to the contrary, in prosecutions for crimes of a sexual nature involving a victim under eighteen years of age, relevant evidence of prior criminal acts, whether charged or uncharged, is admissible for the purpose of corroborating the victim’s testimony or demonstrating the defendant’s propensity to commit the crime with which he or she is presently charged. The court may exclude relevant evidence of prior criminal acts if the probative value of the evidence is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice. Section B. The official ballot title for section A of this act shall read as follows: “Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended so that it will be permissible to allow relevant evidence of prior criminal acts to be admissible in prosecutions for crimes of a sexual nature involving a victim under eighteen years of age?” EXPLANATION—Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. STATE OF MISSOURI Secretary of State
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I, Jason Kander, Secretary of State of the State of Missouri, hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and complete copy of Constitutional Amendment No. 2, to be submitted to the qualified voters of the State of Missouri at the General Election to be held on the fourth day of November, 2014. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Great Seal of the State of Missouri, done at the City of Jefferson, this 25th day of August 2014.
Decisions by school districts regarding provisions allowed or required by this proposal and their implementation will influence the potential costs or savings impacting each district. Significant potential costs may be incurred by the state and/or the districts if new/additional evaluation instruments must be developed to satisfy the proposal’s performance evaluation requirements.
listed in Section 3(g) of this Article, the person bringing such suit must establish that the school district failed to properly utilize the standards based performance evaluation system as referenced in Section 3(f) of this Article. Section 3(i). Certificated staff shall retain the right to organize and to bargain collectively as provided in article I, section 29 of this Constitution, except with respect to the design and implementation of the performance based evaluation system established in this article, and as otherwise referenced in this article. EXPLANATION—Matter enclosed in brackets [thus] in the above initiative petition is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in underline type in the above initiative petition is proposed language. STATE OF MISSOURI Secretary of State
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I, Jason Kander, Secretary of State of the State of Missouri, hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and complete copy of Constitutional Amendment No. 3, to be submitted to the qualified voters of the State of Missouri at the General Election to be held on the fourth day of November, 2014. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Great Seal of the State of Missouri, done at the City of Jefferson, this 25th day of August 2014.
Be it resolved by the people of the state of Missouri that the Constitution be amended: Article IX is amended by adopting six new sections to be known as Article IX, Sections 3(d), 3(e), 3(f), 3(g), 3(h), and 3(i), to read as follows: Section 3(d). All certificated staff shall be at will employees unless a contract is entered into between a school district and certificated staff (1) prior to the effective date of this section; or (2) pursuant to the provisions of section 3(e), 3(f), and 3(h) of this article. “Certificated staff,” as used in this article, shall mean employees of a school district who hold a valid certificate to teach in the State of Missouri. Section 3(e). No school district receiving any state funding or local tax revenue funding shall enter into new contracts having a term or duration in excess of three years with certificated staff. Section 3(f). Effective beginning July 1, 2015, and notwithstanding any provisions of this constitution, any school district receiving any state funding or local tax revenue shall develop and implement a standards based performance evaluation system approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The majority of such evaluation system shall be based upon quantifiable student performance data as measured by objective criteria and such evaluation system shall be used in (1) retaining, promoting, demoting, dismissing, removing, discharging and setting compensation for certificated staff; (2) modifying or terminating any contracts with certificated staff; and (3) placing on leave of absence any certificated staff because of a decrease in pupil enrollment, school district reorganization or the financial condition of the school district. Section 3(g). Nothing in section 3(f) shall prevent a school district from demoting, removing, discharging, or terminating a contract with certificated staff for one or more of the following causes: (1) physical or mental condition unfitting him to instruct or associate with children; (2) immoral conduct; (3) incompetency, inefficiency or insubordination in line of duty; (4) willful or persistent violation of, or failure to obey, state laws or regulations; (5) excessive or unreasonable absence from performance of duties; or (6) conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude. Section 3(h). In any suit to challenge a school district’s decision regarding retention, promotion, demotion, dismissal, removal, discharge, modification or termination of contracts, or setting compensation of certificated staff, except for decisions made for any of the causes
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 6 [Proposed by the 97th General Assembly (Second Regular Session) SS SCS HCS HJR No. 90] OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE:
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to permit voting in person or by mail for a period of six business days prior to and including the Wednesday before the election day in general elections, but only if the legislature and the governor appropriate and disburse funds to pay for the increased costs of such voting? State governmental entities estimated startup costs of about $2 million and costs to reimburse local election authorities of at least $100,000 per election. Local election authorities estimated higher reimbursable costs per election. Those costs will depend on the compensation, staffing, and, planning decisions of election authorities with the total costs being unknown. Submitting to the qualified voters of Missouri an amendment to article VIII of the Constitution of Missouri, by adding thereto one new section relating to early voting.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring therein: That at the next general election to be held in the state of Missouri, on Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2014, or at a special election to be called by the governor for that purpose, there is hereby submitted to the qualified voters of this state, for adoption or rejection, the following amendment to article VIII of the Constitution of the state of Missouri: Section A. Article VIII, Constitution of Missouri, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 11, to read as follows: Section 11. 1. Qualified voters of the state shall be entitled to vote in person or by mail in advance of the day of the general election, but only under the following subdivisions: (1) Qualified voters casting ballots under this section shall have been registered to vote, unless otherwise provided by law, on or be-
surveys, but Iowa DNR admits they are a bit deceptive. Here is how they put it. “This year’s count represents the highest single year increase ever recorded in the surveys’ 52-year history! Within the regions, increases of 200-300 percent were re-
ported, which are beyond the reproductive capability ever measured in radioed wild hen populations.” DNR suspects there were undercounts in 2013, and maybe also 2012, that were caused by drought conditions at the time of the surveys.
fore the fourth Wednesday prior to the day of the election; (2) No qualified voter shall be required to state any reason, excuse, or explanation for casting a ballot under this section; (3) Ballots shall be cast in person or by mail only during the six business days, not to include Saturday or Sunday, immediately prior to and including the last Wednesday prior to the election day. In-person ballots shall be cast at the local election authority during its regular business hours; (4) Each local election authority shall appoint at least one election judge from each major political party to serve at the site of the local election authority. Procedures for appointing judges, casting ballots, and tabulating ballots shall be the same as provided by general election laws. 2. No local election authority or other public official shall, in advance of the day of the election, disclose the identity of any qualified voter who, in advance of the day of the election, has cast or has not cast a ballot, unless the qualified voter has authorized the disclosure. A qualified voter’s authorization must be in writing, signed by the qualified voter, dated, and delivered to the secretary of state no later than the sixth Wednesday prior to the day of the election. An authorization is effective only for one general election. 3. If any local election authority is required by any provision of law or of this constitution to produce, in advance of the day of the election, a list of qualified voters who have already cast ballots, such list shall designate those qualified voters who have not filed a valid written authorization under subsection 2 of this section by using a random designation that does not identify those qualified voters or provide residential or other personal information from which their identities might be determined. If any such list is required to be delivered promptly after a request, the list shall be deemed to have been promptly delivered if it is delivered no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday before the election day. In addition to the restrictions in this section on the provision of identifying information, any such list shall include only qualified voter information authorized to be disclosed pursuant to general election laws. 4. The secretary of state and local election authorities shall provide qualified voters mail-in ballots under this section only by mail, and only upon the written, signed, and dated request of a qualified voter. Such request shall be valid for only one general election. No qualified voter shall receive more than one mail-in ballot. 5. No local election authority or other public office shall conduct any activity or incur any expense for the purpose of allowing voting in person or by mail in advance of the general election day unless a state appropriation is made and disbursed to pay the local election authority or other public office for the increased cost or expense of the activity. 6. The provisions of this section shall be self-executing. Any law that conflicts with this section shall not be valid or enforceable. If any provision of this section is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or unconstitutionally enacted, the remaining provisions of this section shall be and remain valid. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to repeal or invalidate section 7 of article VIII of this constitution or to repeal or invalidate general laws permitting certain qualified voters to cast absentee ballots. This section shall not be repealed or invalidated by constitutional amendment, in whole or in part, unless the text of the amending provision expressly references this section or the parts thereof that are to be repealed, and no part of this section shall be repealed by implication. Section B. Pursuant to chapter 116 and other applicable constitutional provisions and laws of the this state allowing the general assembly to adopt ballot language for the submission of this joint resolution to the voters of this state, the official summary statement of this resolution shall be as follows: “Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to permit voting in person or by mail for a period of six business days prior to and including the Wednesday before the election day in all general elections?”
above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. STATE OF MISSOURI Secretary of State
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I, Jason Kander, Secretary of State of the State of Missouri, hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and complete copy of Constitutional Amendment No. 6, to be submitted to the qualified voters of the State of Missouri at the General Election to be held on the fourth day of November, 2014. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Great Seal of the State of Missouri, done at the City of Jefferson, this 25th day of August 2014.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 10 [Proposed by the 97th General Assembly (Second Regular Session) HJR No. 72] OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE:
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to require the governor to pay the public debt, to prohibit the governor from relying on revenue from legislation not yet passed when proposing a budget, and to provide a legislative check on the governor’s decisions to restrict funding for education and other state services? State governmental entities expect no direct costs or savings. Local governmental entities expect an unknown fiscal impact. Submitting to the qualified voters of Missouri an amendment repealing sections 24 and 27 of article IV of the Constitution of Missouri, and adopting two new sections in lieu thereof relating to the governor’s budgetary authority.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring therein:
That at the next general election to be held in the state of Missouri, on Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2014, or at a special election to be called by the governor for that purpose, there is hereby submitted to the qualified voters of this state, for adoption or rejection, the following amendment to article IV of the Constitution of the state of Missouri: Section A. Sections 24 and 27, article IV, Constitution of Missouri, are repealed and two new sections adopted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 24 and 27, to read as follows: Section 24. The governor shall, within thirty days after it convenes in each regular session, submit to the general assembly a budget for the ensuing appropriation period, containing the estimated available revenues of the state and a complete and itemized plan of proposed expenditures of the state and all its agencies[, together with his recommendations of any laws necessary to provide revenues sufficient to meet the expenditures]. The governor shall not determine estimated available revenues of the state using any projection of new revenues to be created from proposed legislation that has not been passed into law by the general assembly. Estimates of any unspent fund balances, without regard to actual or estimated revenues but accounting for all existing appropriations, that will constitute a surplus during the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year or years for which the governor is recommending a budget, may be included in the estimated revenue available for expenditure during the fiscal year or years for which the governor is recommending a budget. As used in this section, new revenues shall not include existing provisions of law subject to expiration during the ensuing appropriation period. Section 27. 1. The governor may control the rate at which any appropriation is expended during the period of the appropriation by allotment EXPLANATION—Matter enclosed [or other means,] and may reduce in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the the expenditures of the state or any
Everything is put into context, however, when DNR says the 2014 ringneck harvest should be between 200,000 and 300,000. This doesn’t translate into good hunting by any means, but see UPLAND, page 7A of its agencies below their appropriations whenever the actual revenues are less than the revenue estimates upon which the appropriations were based. The governor shall not reduce any appropriation for the payment of principal and interest on the public debt. 2. The governor shall notify the general assembly by proclamation whenever the rate at which any appropriation shall be expended is not equal quarterly allotments, the sum of which shall be equal to the amount of the appropriation. Any rate of expenditure for any appropriation which is not equal quarterly allotments shall stand reconsidered in the chamber in which the bill that contained the appropriation originated. Such reconsideration shall be in the manner that a bill is reconsidered under article III, section 32. Either the general assembly that receives the proclamation or the next general assembly may reconsider the rate of expenditure. If the general assembly successfully reconsiders the rate of expenditure for the appropriation in question, the rate shall be assumed to be equal quarterly allotments. Such reconsideration may be at any time the general assembly is in session including sessions pursuant to article III, sections 20, 20(b), and 32 and article IV, section 9. Either the general assembly that receives the proclamation or the next general assembly may reconsider such allotment allocation change. Such reconsideration may be at any time the general assembly is in session including sessions pursuant to article III, sections 20, 20(b), and 32 and article IV, section 9. 3. The governor shall notify the general assembly by proclamation when the governor reduces one or more items or portions of items of appropriation of money as a result of actual revenues being less than the revenue estimates upon which the appropriations were based. Each item or portions of items of appropriation of money shall stand reconsidered in the chamber in which the bill that contained the appropriation originated. Such reconsideration shall be in the manner that a bill is reconsidered under article III, section 32. Either the general assembly that receives the proclamation or the next general assembly may reconsider such reduction. Such reconsideration may be at any time the general assembly is in session including sessions pursuant to article III, sections 20, 20(b), and 32 and article IV, section 9. Section B. Pursuant to Chapter 116, RSMo, and other applicable constitutional provisions and laws of this state allowing the General Assembly to adopt ballot language for the submission of a joint resolution to the voters of this state, the official ballot title of the amendment proposed in Section A shall be as follows: “Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to require the governor to pay the public debt, to prohibit the governor from relying on revenue from legislation not yet passed when proposing a budget, and to provide a legislative check on the governor’s decisions to restrict funding for education and other state services?” EXPLANATION—Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. STATE OF MISSOURI Secretary of State
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I, Jason Kander, Secretary of State of the State of Missouri, hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and complete copy of Constitutional Amendment No. 10, to be submitted to the qualified voters of the State of Missouri at the General Election to be held on the fourth day of November, 2014. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Great Seal of the State of Missouri, done at the City of Jefferson, this 25th day of August 2014.
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SPORTS Lamar tennis team players First and second graders kick off flag football season get three wins
The Lamar tennis team on September 16, los- 1 Brooklyn Davey faced off against Nevada ing 3-6. In singles, No. won 8-3, No. 2 Grace Compton lost 0-8, No. 3 Grace Dunlap won 8-5, No. 4 Kelli Sheat lost 2-8, No. 5 Elly Swartz lost 1-8 and No. 6 Anastasiya Ponomarenko won 8-4. In doubles, Davey and Dunlap lost 3-8, Compton and Sheat lost 1-8 and Swartz and Ponomarenko lost 2-8. In JV doubles, Ellie Lodestein and Ani Crockett lost 0-6, 1-6, Bethany Culpepper and Kayla Mayfield lost 1-6 and won 6-4 and Jasper senior Ani Crockett lost a Kenedey Chaligoj singles match 1-6. passes the ball “This was our best to a teammate score of the season so during a contest far, ” said Coach Dalast week at vid Ferlo. “It was nice Jasper High to get three wins. BeSchool. The ing consistent is still Lady Eagles our biggest problem. are in pursuit We need to improve of another on that and our ball successful season placement. We still this fall. hit the ball to the other team.”
Lady Eagles are in pursuit of another successful season
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there may be some areas that could make a trip interesting. The northwest counties continue to have the top numbers with 29 pheasants counted per survey route, an increase of 120 percent over 2013.
West central Iowa is next highest with 22 counted per route, a percentage increase of 290 percent. However, this is one of the percentages that DNR questions its accuracy. In the central counties, 22
birds were counted per route and 18 per route in the north central region. In the southern counties, only the southeast, from Appanoose County eastward, produced any encouraging figures. Statewide, pheasant numbers appear to be up 151 percent over last year. This year’s index is two per-
The inaugural game of the first and second grade flag football kicked off the 2014 season on Saturday, Sept. 27. The weather was perfect and the players were energized. The first game was between the Blue Team, coached by Terin Timmons and helpers and the Red Team, coached by Mike Hull and helpers. A large crowd was present to cheer on both teams. The Blue Team was victorious in this contest, but the two teams will meet again later in the season, giving the Red Team another chance.
Lamar's junior high football games canceled due to weather
Lamar's junior high football games that were scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 2 vs. Mac County were canceled due to a tornado warning in the Mac County area before the bus was to leave for Lamar. The junior high football squads will host East Newton this Thursday, Oct. 9, for their final home stand and will finish the season at Cassville on Thursday, Oct. 16. Come on out and support your future Lamar Tiger Brotherhood. cent above the 10-year average, but 57 percent below the long term average that goes back to those golden years. Bobwhite quail are more susceptible to cold weather stress than pheasants, and therefore are denizens of only the state’s southernmost one or two tiers of counties. However, it does appear they had a good winter carryover. Landowners and DNR staff reported more whistling males in the spring, and this year’s quail index is 61 percent above the 10-year average, but still 33 percent below the long term average. The better quail counts this year came from Adams, Appanoose, Davis, Lucas, Ringgold, and Taylor counties. Missouri Missouri is in a state of change in measuring its upland game numbers, which makes it difficult to write a column about hunting prospects. However, a couple of telephone calls to some knowledgeable biologists in the Missouri Department of Conservation turned up some good information worth passing along. The two were Tim Russell, the regional
wildlife supervisor in MDC’s Springfield office, and Scott Sudkamp, the department’s small game coordinator, who works out of Vernon County. Russell says there appears to be good numbers of quail in Barton County, helped along with a good summer hatch and good brood survival. Good weather conditions have helped greatly. Numerous hatches have been reported as late as August. He adds that grassland which has been systematically burned has stimulated helpful growth of habitat beneficial to quail. Sudkamp reports the quail count in the western prairie of Missouri is up 172 percent from 2013. The western prairie includes the border counties from Newton to Cass. Farther south and east lie the western Ozark border counties, which did not fare so well. They are reported to be down 38 percent in quail numbers. The Ozark plateau includes much of south central Missouri and is rated up 15 percent. Sudkamp says the quail count across the state is encouraging, higher numbers than in the past eight to 10 years. However, he
cautions veteran quail hunters that this will not be a return to the golden age of Missouri quail, which was in the 1960s. He then adds a sobering note, “Keep in mind that numbers had gotten low enough in some regions that we question the validity of the survey results somewhat.” Moving on to pheasants, Sudkamp describes the numbers as spotty, to be found mostly in the northern two tiers of counties. Intensive agriculture in which fences and brushy edges have been removed have hurt pheasants and all of wildlife during the last several years. Pheasants are likely to be incidental birds bagged by quail hunters. We thank these two gentlemen for information that made the final portion of this column possible. In conclusion, remember that most wild game lives on private land, and the owners of that land deserve our respect and appreciation. Also, appreciation is due that four-footed hunting companion who is indispensable in locating, pointing, and retrieving the birds we bring down. Give that favorite setter, pointer, Brittany, shorthair, or retriever an affectionate pat, and it will make his/her day. Lastly, and above all, keep your powder dry.
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Health needs assessment survey being taken by BCMH The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was signed into law in March 2010 and included a section that creates additional requirements for tax-exempt hospitals. Section 9007 of PPACA states that each tax-exempt hospital must conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) at least once every three years and adopt a strategy to meet community health needs in order to retain its tax-exempt status and avoid penalties. If hospitals fail to comply with this law, they face a $50,000 fine and loss of tax-exempt status for one year. Barton County Memorial Hospital, in cooperation with University of Missouri Extension and Barton County Health Department, is conducting a CHNA. This assessment will seek to answer the following questions: What is the health profile of residents of Barton County? What are the beliefs and perceived healthcare needs of citizens living in Barton County based on the assessment tool? What are the perceptions of key stakeholders about the health of area citizens? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Barton County healthcare system? This survey may be completed online at http://bit.ly/bcmhSurvey. The last day to submit the survey is October 31. Those taking the survey can also go to www.bcmh.net and under the “News” tab click on the Community Health Needs Assess-
ment link to access the tool. Please take 10 minutes of your time to complete the Community Health Needs Assessment and then pass it on to people in your contact list and ask them to share with their contacts. A hard copy of the survey may also be picked up at Barton County Memorial Hospital, the Barton County Chamber of Commerce office or the Barton County Senior Citizen’s Center.
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BCMH Community Health Fair draws crowd
Barton County Memorial Hospital is dedicated to meeting the needs of the people it serves and would like to thanks those in advance for taking the time to contribute to this important project.
Lamar Democrat/Melissa Little Another successful Barton County Community Health Fair drew a good size crowd on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Lamar Armory. Those visiting the health fair had the opportunity to sign up for prizes, from mums to mammograms. Fifty booths were set up to provide the community with any and all healthcare needs.
Anniversary, continued from page 1A through the doors. BCMH’s mission is to provide the communities they serve a healing environment devoted to patient comfort, dignity, empowerment and well-being, along with exceptional clinical care. Their vision is to be known as the area healthcare provider that recognizes the true power of
healing lies not only in the tools and skill of medicine, but also in the hearts of its people. The hospital’s values are respect, preservation of dignity, responsiveness and compassion. As the people come through the doors of BCMH to seek services, provide services or to provide friendship and support, Mr. Chancellor and those
with the original vision of building a memorial hospital would be proud of what they have become through these past 65 years. In celebration of this milestone, Barton County Memorial Hospital will be hosting an open house on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Without the support of the commu-
nity they would not have been able to attain this milestone and in appreciation they invite the public to come and share their memories, or better yet, create some new memories with them as they recognize their longstanding dedication to Barton County. Refreshments will be available in the cafeteria/education room.
the hospital over the next several months. It was announced that the annual MHA Conference will be held November 5-7, at TanTar-A. Duvall reported that the hospital would be hosting an open house on Thursday, Oct. 16, to celebrate the hospital’s 65th anniversary. Dr. Hopkins reported that the Medical Executive Committee is addressing some issues with psychiatric
patients in the emergency room. He also reported that Dr. Stephen Tines tendered his resignation effective September 19. The bills for the month of August, which were emailed to board members prior to the meeting, were discussed and unanimously approved. In a revision of medical staff by-laws, Ogden noted that paragraph 15 of the Medical Staff Rules & Regulations had been removed. This paragraph
contained reporting procedures when a patient is admitted with something suspected to be a condition of abortion. This is no longer required and the medical staff had voted and approved the change. The motion passed unanimously. With no further business before the regular session, a motion was made by Buchanan, seconded by Shaw, to adjourn to executive session for the purpose of discussing peer review, quality peer review and
personnel. Patient outcome improvement reports for August were presented by Ogden for the following departments: asthma education, environmental services, laundry/linen, medical records, discharge planning, surgery, pharmacy, plant operations and safety/ emergency planning. With no further business brought before the board the meeting reconvened to regular session, followed by adjournment.
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Dade County Commission checks Nick’s Niche holds ribbon cutting on road complaint GREENFIELD-Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel called the meeting of the Dade County Commission to order at 9 a.m. on September 3. Others in attendance were Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell, Western Commissioner
David Rusch and County Clerk Melinda Wright. 911 Director Lori Sneed met with the commission to thank them for their work and to discuss some of the roads that are closed in the county. A motion to approve the August 25 minutes was
seconded and passed unanimously. The commission traveled to check on a culvert on W. Dade 71, as well as a complaint of a road problem on N. Dade 81. The meeting adjourned to meet again on September 8.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held September 23, at Nick's Niche on the west side of the Lamar square. The business traces back to 1945 and was originally run by J.D. Horton, great-grandfather of Nick Horton, and was the 5 & Dime. From there the business passed to Bob Horton, Nick's grandfather and in 1989 his uncle Mark and father Doyle opened Horton's Fine Jewelry & Gifts. The dime store closed its doors in the early 90's, only to open a few years later as a flea market being run by the Horton family under the name of Horton's Downtown Mall. The shop was handed over to Nick and wife Phaedra in 2011 and with the business being put in their name, several big changes are occurring. Horton's Jewelry, now Nick's Niche, moved to its much larger location, back in the building where it all began. The business still does jewelry repair and fine jewelry sales, along with custom made jewelry by Phaedra and local artisans. Due to the growth of the business, right after the first of the year another section of the building will be expanded to include a flea market. Their hours are now Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by and check them out! Even more area ribbon cuttings on page 2B!
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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INSPIRATION
Grace – the gift of God By GALEN FRIEDRICHS does for us is by grace; Grace Lutheran Church meaning that He simply does it, it is His free gift. St. Paul declares, "By The salvation that He grace you have been brings to us through Jesaved through faith, and sus, His eternal Son and that not of yourselves, the faith, which trusts in it is the gift of God, not Jesus, is all by grace, it is of works, lest anyone all the free gift of God. should boast." (Eph 2:8- Just as He sent His Son 9). Everything that God into the world because
of His desire to save the world (John 3:16) so also He has given us the faith to trust in Jesus that we might be part of Him and in His name have eternal life. It is necessary that everything be by grace. For we cannot save ourselves or even believe in Jesus.
It is just as St. Paul declares, "You were dead in trespasses and sins . . . even when we were dead in trespasses, (He) made us alive together with Christ by grace you have been saved." (Eph 2:1, 5) When St. Paul describes us as dead, he is reminding us that we are by na-
By JACK SLADE and for that I am so grateCornerstone Southern ful. Everything is going to Baptist Church be alright." She said this with such strength, hope After the tornado in and with a smile on her Joplin, one woman, who face the entire time. Was stated she lost everything she happy? Not exactly, in the storm and the rains what she was experiencthat followed, had this to ing was not happiness, say, "I may have lost ev- but joy. erything I had, but I will Unlike happiness, joy never lose faith in my is not dependent on cirLord and Savior Jesus cumstances. Instead it Christ!"..." My children is one of those fruits of lost their homes and I the spirit; it lives within don't know where they the spirit of every Chriswill go, but they all made tian. (See Galatians 5:22) it safely out of the storm Fruits of the Spirit, this
joy is our strength in difficult times. Nehemiah 8:10 says, "For the joy of the Lord is your strength." We can experience joy in knowing that God has already given us the victory, see (1 Corinthians 15:57). In addition, the Bible tells us that difficulties help us grow in patience and endurance, and make us strong in character. They draw us closer to the Father, causing us to be dependent on Him...the one who works through our difficulties to accomplish great thing in our lives. That's why you can, "consider it all joy" even in the face of events that occur in your life. Trust His plan, stretch your faith and let your heart be joyful with anticipation as you allow His purpose to be fulfilled in you. Helps for taking back your life. 1) Nehemiah 8:10, "The joy of the Lord is your strength." How can joy give you strength during difficult times? 2) Pray and ask God to help you "consider it all joy" as you go through this
trial and allow Him to accomplish His perfect work in your life through it all. 3) Watch in joyful anticipation as you observe the ways in which you grow and mature through this trial. Remember to keep the end in sight, knowing that the end result will be for your good. 1 Corinthians 15:57 says, "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Be sure to thank God for all the victories that come out of your suffering and to share those praises as they occur with your family and others. Additional scripture reading: Isaiah 51:11, Psalm 31:7, 1 Peter 1:69. Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (James 1:2-4).
Consider it all joy
Pastor's Note
By MARK TURNBOUGH peted in the Olympics Lamar United with two artificial legs. Methodist Church Both of these men honed their skills to beRay Rice and Oscar Pis- come great on the field. torius, two world famous But their souls lacked athletes, showed great discipline, they lost discipline in the world their good reputations of athletics, but failed in forever, one by abusing discipline of their per- and the other by killing sonal lives. As most of their spouse. How is the you know, Ray Rice was discipline of your inner a running back for the life? The apostle, Paul, football Baltimore Ra- wrote, “We take captive vens and Oscar Pistorius, every thought, to make “the blade runner”, com- it obedient to Christ.”
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ture dead toward God. Lazarus could not decide to leave the tomb-he was dead (John 11). So with us, just as the dead are helpless, with no ability to do anything so that is what we are by nature. Adam and Eve had free will, but lost it in the fall. They could have chosen to obey God or reject His command. They chose to reject His command (Gen 2-3). Since we are born in the image of our parents, we also are born without free will (Gen 4:1-5, 8:2122, Rom 5:12). It is true with respect to the activities of this life - i.e. occupation, family, community - we are free to choose. God gave us a brain to make such choices. But with respect to God and our eternal salvation, we are helpless. But God in His great mercy sent His Son, without our consent or request, to save us who are helpless (Rom 5:111). It is the will of God to give us salvation, thus the eternal Son of God died, thus He washes us in baptism, and thus He feeds us with the body and blood of the Son in the Lord’s Supper. This is how we have been born into the world. Just as we come into the world sinful like our parents (Rom 5:12, Ps 51:5) so we come into the world spiritually dead, that is helpless before God. That we are all born into this world is evident, not just from the testimony of holy scripture, but we can also see
it by looking around. All people, little children included, exhibit the same selfish sinful traits. That this sin brings death is all too painfully evident, even among infants. Yet the grace of God is greater than our sin. For by His grace He has raised us from the death of sin to become alive in Him. It is precisely in the waters of holy baptism that God has raised us out of the death of sin (Rom 6:1-5) and made us alive again. Indeed, St. Paul in this same letter to the Ephesians points us to baptism as the way in which we are led from the death of this world to our Father. For he declares, " For through Him we both have access by one spirit to the Father." (Eph 2:18) It is here in the gracious waters of holy baptism that the holy spirit leads us to the Father through His Son (John 3:3-5, Acts 2:38-39). This promise belongs to our babies as well (Luke 18:15-17, Mark 10:1315). Just as we would take our children to the doctor when they are sick or injured for fear that they might permanently scared or even die, so we bring them to the great physician of body and soul who in this blessed sacrament gives them life, yes even eternal life. We rejoice in the grace of our savior for by it He has given to what only He can give, eternal and the peace and comfort that it brings.
Area Ribbon Cuttings
Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper It was open house at the Lamar R-I Middle School new addition, October 3, starting with a ribbon cutting at 5:15 p.m. A large number of students, past and present board of education members, teachers, administrators and district staff gathered for the ceremony. Left to right, in center of picture are Marilyn Selvey, current board member; Charles Winslow, former board member; Dale Norwood, current board president; Randy Day, current board member; Dr. Zach Harris, superintendent and Astra Ferris, Barton County Chamber of Commerce executive director.
Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper Commissioners Dennis Wilson, left, and Mike Davis did the honors at the ribbon cutting, signifying the official opening. The 65-foot span crosses Drywood Creek and was completed $1,000 under budget. Inset, Danny Scruggs of C & C Bridge and Concrete removed the road closed signs and barriers, October 6, to signify the new bridge on Northwest 100th Road (county line), 3.4 miles west of Missouri 43, is complete and open to traffic.
Some gleanings from the Missouri Senior Report Editor’s note. The following is taken from the Missouri Senior Report, a long and detailed publication of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. We shall include here what applies primarily to Barton County. Missouri’s senior population, defined as those age 65 and older, is expected to increase dramatically over the next several years, from less than 15 percent of the state population in 2000 to over 20 percent by 2030. This means that approximately one in five neighbors, friends, and family members will be senior citizens by 2030. The needs of seniors vary greatly. The youngest of the baby boomers, just turning 65, are concerned about quality of life, encore careers, and physical activity. The oldest of seniors’ concerns are often related to healthcare, social isolation, and assistance with daily living tasks. Everyone shares a concern about economic stability. The Missouri Senior Report is a critical, generally reliable, data driven, sin-
gular resource on issues concerning the senior population. These data are essential for senior advocates, policy makers, grant writers, researchers, caregivers, businesses, seniors themselves, emerging seniors, and family members. Generally, the latest year that data are based on is 2011, but in some cases it may go back to 2008. In Barton County, the percentage of the population age 65 and older in 2008 was 16.3 percent. By 2011, it had grown to 17.3 percent. The Missouri Senior Report projects a slight decline to 15.4 percent by 2020, but a surge to 18.6 percent by 2030. That is somewhat less than the statewide projection. The percentage of Barton County seniors still in the workforce in 2007 was 10.3 percent. That declined to 8.8 percent by 2011. The percent of all seniors with valid Missouri drivers licenses in 2008 was 88.5 percent. That was virtually unchanged by 2011. Across the en-
tire state, 88.6 percent had drivers licenses in 2011. Under quality of life, 83.9 percent of Barton County seniors owned their own homes in 2011. Those living in poverty, or below the poverty level, were 15.5 percent in the same year, and the average income of senior households was $31,215. Seniors with a college
education in 2011 was 9.8 percent. In the health category, 39.5 percent of Barton County seniors engaged in no exercise in 2011. Nearly half, 44.8 percent, did not undergo a colonoscopy. High blood pressure was experienced by 61.6 percent, 28.2 percent were obese, only 5.4 percent smoked, 63.4 percent
of senior women passed up having mammograms that year, and 57.0 percent of all seniors were deemed to have excessive cholesterol.
Some of the figures are encouraging, others definitely are not, and a few make the reader wonder how such intrusive information is secured.
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GOVERNMENT Barton County Sheriff 's Department stays active The Barton County Sheriff 's Office took a complaint from Liberal of property damage on Monday, Sept. 1. The reporting party called the sheriff 's office to report that the tires on her car had been cut. The investigation into this case is ongoing. The sheriff 's office received a call on Tuesday, Sept. 2, reporting a man attempting to steal a gas can from a residence on V Hwy. Deputies were already assisting in a motor vehicle accident in the area and observed a van that fit the description of the vehicle described to have left the scene. When deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, a short pursuit began. The van entered a soybean field and after stopping four individuals were seen fleeing from the vehicle. A search was conducted and after a short time all four were taken into custody. The van was found to be stolen out of Nebraska and all four subjects were from there. They were transported to the juvenile detention center in Cass County. A call was received Tuesday, Sept. 2, in reference to a vehicle that had driven around the construction barricades on NE 1st Lane, getting stuck. At the end of the investigation a summons was issued to Kristen N. Romesburg, 18, Pittsburg, Kan., for Careless and Imprudent Driving. Charity Farris, 37, was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Barton County Courthouse, on a felony charge of Tampering with a Motor Vehicle. Farris was arrested due to an investigation out of Wright County. She was transported to the Barton County Jail and was later picked up and transported to Wright County. Information was received by the sheriff 's office on Wednesday, Sept. 3, regarding an illegal substance that was being delivered to an individual in Lamar. Officers from the Jasper County Drug Task Force assisted in the investigation. A traffic stop was conducted on the suspect's vehicle at the US Bank parking lot on 12th St., in Lamar, and three subjects were questioned. Two of the
subjects were transported to the sheriff 's office for further investigation. A substance believed to be methamphetamine was located and sent to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab for analysis. The two subjects were released pending criminal charges. A complaint of a theft of chairs from a front porch at a residence in Golden City was taken Thursday, Sept. 4. The estimated value of the chairs is $50. The investigation is ongoing. A complaint of an assault that took place at 944 NE 90th Rd. was taken on Friday, Sept. 5. The victim reported that she was struck in the face by Chelsie M. Vandecovering, 21, Lamar, after a court ordered child exchange occurred. The report was sent to the Barton County prosecutor for filing of formal charges in the case. A complaint of suspicious activity at Lamarti's Truck Stop was taken by the sheriff 's office on Friday, Sept. 5. It was reported that individuals inside the business had been acting strange. The same individuals got in a black colored vehicle and started driving around the business several times. The employees were concerned about their behavior. When the deputies arrived and made contact with the individuals, one of the subjects attempted to exit the vehicle while brandishing a knife. Numerous clear and loud orders were given to the subject to put the knife down; however, for a time the subject refused to comply, finally doing so and he was taken into custody. During a search of the subject, what is believed to be methamphetamine was found in his possession. Amado A. Aviles, Jr., 31, Dallas, Texas, was arrested and transported to the sheriff 's office. Te substance will be sent to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab for analysis. Aviles was released the following day. A report of a theft from a motor vehicle at the KFC/Taco Bell in Lamar Heights was taken on Saturday, Sept. 6. Video evidence showed a subject pulled up in a vehicle, got out and went inside the business. The subject then exited the business, went up to an unoccupied vehicle and took something from it. The main returned to his vehicle and exited the lot. The case is being investigated and several leads are being followed up on. The investigation is still ongoing. The Department of Family Services contact the sheriff 's office on Sunday, Sept. 7, regarding an alleged sexual assault that allegedly took place in the Golden City area. Investigators from both agencies are working on the case involving two juvenile victims. The investigation is still ongoing. A complaint of an assault that took place at Liberal High School was taken on Wednesday, Sept. 10. A juvenile referral was sent to the juvenile office on the allegation. A search warrant was executed on Friday, Sept.
12, for a residence located at 273 NE 15th Lane in Barton County. The reason for the warrant was to search for illegal narcotics and items used in the illegal use of methamphetamine. Maryann Phelps, 39, Lamar and Joseph Deleon, 37, Lamar, had been in a traffic stop prior to arriving at the home. At the conclusion of the search the two subjects were arrested and transported to the sheriff 's office, where they were put on a 24 hour hold for investigation and were later released pending lab reports of items seized at the home. A complaint of a person sitting in a vehicle in a driveway at a home located at 467 NE 20th Rd. was taken Friday, Sept. 12. Deputies responded and located a subject seated in the vehicle outside the home. The subject was identified as Howard Morris, 41, Lamar. At the conclusion of the investigation the subject was transported to the jail and placed on a 12 hour safe keep hold. The subject was also issued a summons for trespassing. The sheriff 's office responded Saturday, Sept. 13, to a report of a past tense burglary that took place in the area of 456 East T Hwy. The reporting party advised that someone had entered his barn and cut and stolen the wiring inside. The investigation is ongoing. A complaint of a violation of a child protection order at Courtesy Courts was received Saturday, Sept. 13. The reporting party stated that Christopher Furr, 39, Lamar, was highly intoxicated when he came to the residence and threatened to take the child with him. The suspect in the case left the property a short time later. Reports have been sent to the prosecuting attorney for the filing of formal charges. The sheriff 's office responded to a complaint on Monday, Sept. 15, regarding the theft of motor vehicle fuel from Lamarti's at the junction of Hwy. 71 and 160. It was reported by the clerk that a two tone light blue Chevy truck had driven off without paying for premium unleaded fuel. The investigation is ongoing. A complaint was received on Thursday, Sept. 18 of three different homemade trailers and copper wire being stolen from 721 NE 1st Lane in Barton County. The investigation is ongoing. A complaint was taken in the Liberal area on Thursday, Sept. 18, regarding a stolen credit card. The card has had numerous attempts to be used in two different states. The investigation is ongoing. A complaint of a theft of medication from a home located at 185 SE 18th Rd. in Barton County was called in on Friday, Sept. 19. The reporting party stated that they knew who took the medications. During the investigation the suspect was later identified as Bennett J. Tabor, 32, Lamar, who was questioned regarding the incident. Reports have been sent to the prosecut-
ing attorney in the case and criminal charges have been filed in the theft of the controlled substance. A complaint of a careless and imprudent driver on I-49 was received on
Thursday, Sept. 25. A description of the vehicle given was that of a white Ford Crown Victoria. The vehicle was located close to the intersection of DD and EE and a traffic stop
was conducted. During the investigation, Caleb P. Moran, 25, Prairieville, La., was arrested for driving while intoxicated and for being in possession of drug paraphernalia.
On Tuesday, Sept. 30, the Barton County Sheriff ’s Office received information of drug activity happening at a residence located at 1106 Truman in Lamar. Deputies responded to the home to conduct an investigation. When arriving at the residence there were several people at the home. Barton County Sheriff Deputy Bronson arrived on the scene and observed a white female fleeing on foot from the property.
Deputy Bronson chased the subject and she was able to be taken into custody. Molly R. Smith, age 23, Lamar, was arrested due to two outstanding warrants for her arrest. The two criminal charges where for probation violation and for fraudulent use of a credit device. Smith was not living at this residence at the time she was arrested. While at the home deputies received permission from the occupant of the
home to search the home for items commonly used to create the illegal drug methamphetamine. During the search only items commonly used in the use (drug paraphernalia) of illegal drugs were seized and those items will be taken to the crime lab for analysis. Reports will be sent to the prosecutor for filing of formal criminal charges after the results come back from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab.
The Barton County Sheriff ’s Office responded Tuesday, Sept. 30, to a residence located at 509 Northwest 30th Lane, on a report of an assault. During the investigation it was learned that a female
subject had injuries from an alleged assault and was transported by ambulance to the hospital for treatment from the injuries she sustained. During the investigation Rowdy J. Masterson, age 44, Lamar, was arrest-
ed and transported back to the Barton County Jail. A warrant was served to Masterson on the criminal charge of second degree assault and he is being held in the Barton County Jail on a $100,000 cash or surety bond.
On Tuesday, Sept. 23, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a body was located and recovered on Stockton Lake, near the Highway H and Highway Y intersection, in Dade County. The body was positively identified as Rodney Wade David, 61, Golden City.
David had been reported missing since September 19, at approximately 5:30 p.m., when Marine Operations Troopers of the Missouri State Highway Patrol were called to an occupied boat running in circles in the middle of Stockton Lake, near Ruark Bluff.
Once recovered, the body was released to Dade County Coroner Gary Banta. While the preliminary cause of death appears to be drowning, the circumstances surrounding the manner in which David entered the water are still being investigated.
NEVADA-A Vernon County resident was taken into custody Saturday afternoon, Sept. 27, following a lengthy foot pursuit. According to a press release from the Vernon County Sheriff ’s Office, a male subject fled on foot from a motor vehicle accident on E Highway and ran into some nearby woods. Responding deputies set up a pe-
rimeter and waited for additional units and the department's K-9 to arrive. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said off duty deputies were called out to assist with the search for the subject. “Within a short time we had seven members of the sheriff ’s office and our K-9 on scene. We located the subject over a mile from the incident's location in a field” said Mosh-
er. According to the press release medical personnel were requested to respond to a location where they waited for the deputies to bring the suspect to the nearest road for medical treatment. Sheriff Mosher said his office handled the search and capture of the suspect, but the accident is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Municipal Airport of Nevada, Mo. held a medical flight training seminar recently for the Vernon County Sheriff ’s Office. The training included extensive training for proper landing zones, inclement weather, approaching the aircraft and weight standards of the aircraft. MedFlight is a big supporter of the community and other facilities up to 150 miles from their base at the municipal airport.
Detective Johnson, who participated in the training, said Medflight is more than willing to come and help out at any point in time. They have helped out on numerous occasions in Vernon County. Johnson said, “I feel like I learned a lot of new information that is going to help myself and the Vernon County Sheriff ’s Office when it comes to injuries of personnel and civilians”. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said he
is trying to expand his deputies training beyond what is considered “standard” and training like this is one way of doing that. “We respond to wrecks, domestics and other incidents where people have been injured, but law enforcement often overlooks training in certain areas. This was some very valuable training for our office to receive and our staff will be able to work with medflight even better than before.” said Mosher.
Smith arrested, methamphetamine paraphernalia items seized
Masterson arrested for assault
Body found in Stockton Lake identified
Man flees from accident, arrested hours later during manhunt
MedFlight holds training for Vernon County Sheriff's Office
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RECORDS
BRIEFS
All briefs are also posted on the calender at www.lamardemocrat.com.
THE DADE COUNTY DEMOCRAT CLUB and Central Committee will meet Thursday, Oct. 9, 6 p.m., at the Greenfield Community Building. A short business meeting will be followed with a $10 plate fundraiser dinner. There will also be a few short updates, reminders and hopefully some enlightening entertainment. All are welcome to attend. THE BARTON COUNTY HISTORICAL Society will meet Sunday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m., at the Lamar United Methodist Church. A program on the courtyard attractions will be given. The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. FIBER ART GUILD WILL MEET THURSDAY, Oct. 16, for a 9 a.m. brunch at Denny’s. Darlene Megli will bring the program. Roll call will be answered with a poem or item related to Fall or Halloween. THE CARTHAGE MODEL TRAIN SHOW will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Fairview Christian Church, 2320 S. Grand, Carthage. THE LAMAR HEIGHTS BOARD OF ALDERMEN will meet Tuesday, Oct. 14, 5:45 p.m., in the office of Vicki Pugh, CPA, 22 NE 1st Lane. LAMAR CITY OFFICES AND TATS WILL be closed Monday, Oct. 13, for Columbus Day. There will not be sanitation service provided on that day. THE LAMAR LICENSE OFFICE WILL be closed Monday, Oct. 13, in observance of Columbus Day. THE BARTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT will be open for WIC clients only on Monday, Oct. 13, for Columbus Day. Home health will also be on call at 417-682-3363. MILFORD TOWNSHIP ROAD BOARD will meet Thursday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m., at 515 NE 88th Lane. THE LIBRARY FRIENDS SEMI ANNUAL Book Sale for RIF is being held through Saturday, Oct. 11, at Lamar Memorial Hall. Donated books are always welcomed. THE LUTHERAN WOMEN’S MISSIONARY League of St. Andrew Church in Stockton will host its seventh annual craft show and sale on Saturday, Nov. 8. Anyone interested in reserving a space should call the church office at 417-276-3511. THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1964 would like to invite friends to stop by and visit after 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Thiebaud Auditorium. THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015 will have a mandatory parent/student meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 5:30 p.m., in the high school commons, for anyone going on the senior trip. JASPER SURVIVING SPOUSES WILL meet Wednesday, Oct. 8, 11:15 a.m., at the senior center. Lunch will be at the center. Remember to wear black and orange as Halloween dress if you wish. Bingo will be played. All widows and widowers are welcome to attend. THE LAMAR PARENTS AS TEACHERS ARE holding a fundraiser where a 10x13 family photograph by Creative Touch Photography will cost only $10. Photo sessions will begin on October 18 and are by appointment. For information call 417-682-5963. FLU VACCINE CLINICS WILL BE HELD at the Barton County Health Department on October 9, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and October 10, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please bring Medicare, Medicaid or other insurance cards. Private pay is $25. For information call 417-682-3363. THE 19TH ANNUAL SADDLE UP FOR ST. Jude Trail Ride and Silent Auction will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m., at Back Achers Ranch in Milo. For information on joining the ride or making donations call Kelly LaPreze at 417-684-0357 or Michelle Garrett, 417-296-3068. No alcohol. Negative coggins required. AVOLA SCHOOL REUNION WILL BE HELD Saturday, Oct. 11, 6 p.m., at the Sheldon Church building. This will be a covered dish. Bring a small gift for a man or woman. THE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION of the Ozarks (BCFO) will hold a Pink Apple 5K and 2-Mile Fun Walk/Run on Saturday, Oct. 11. Registration and t-shirt pick up will begin at 7 a.m., with the 5K to begin at 8 a.m., followed at 8:05 a.m. with the two mile walk and fun run. Registration forms are available at the Barton County Chamber of Commerce. For information call Christy Heins at 816-769-1446. THE 10TH STREET COMMUNITY FARMERS’ Market is open Wednesdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
MENU
BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: October 13-17 MONDAYCubed tomato juice, bananas, steak with rice and gravy, coffee/tea/milk. hominy, broccoli and THURSDAYcheese, wheat roll, mixed Birthday dinner, oven fruit, coffee/tea/milk. fried chicken, mashed TUESDAY- Pork chop, potatoes, seasoned sweet potatoes, buttered green beans, hot roll, peas, wheat roll, sliced birthday cake with fruit, pears, coffee/tea/milk. coffee/tea/milk. WEDNESDAYFRIDAYCook's Chicken sandwich or choice, entree, fish sandwich, macaroni vegetable/fruit, bread, and cheese, french fries, dessert, coffee/tea/milk.
COURT MISC.
Michael D VanKirk V Cassandra S VanKirk, consent judgement. State V Terena Lynn Browning, written guilty plea. James Bradley Young V Kristen Ashley Young, consent judgment. Ruby and Larry Shepard V Danny Cline, consent judgment. Tower Loan of Missouri Inc d/b/a Stacey A Davis, default judgment. Barton County Memorial Hospital V Chris W Sheat, default judgment.
Barton County Memorial Hospital V Linda J Briscoe, default judgment. Barton County Memorial Hospital V John Crowl et al, default judgment. Barton County Memorial Hospital V Jimmy L Hearod, default judgment. Main Street Acquisition Corp V Roy Lane, default judgment. Washington University Medical Center V Mary E He, consent judgment.
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DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS BILLIE LOU RUTLEDGE RURAL WALKER-Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada for Billie Lou Rutledge, 84, formerly of rural Walker, who died suddenly on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014, at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada, Mo. Pastors Randy Gariss and Bill Cox officiated. Burial was in Newton Burial Park, Nevada. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nevada First Baptist Church, in care of the funeral home. The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com. Survivors include three daughters, Neta Hartline and husband Jack, El Dorado Springs, Susan Barrett and husband Rob, Nevada and Derenda Gariss and husband Doug, Lamar; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Ines May, Nevada and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Casey; a brother, Eugene Copeland and a sister, Juanita Dominguez. Mrs. Rutledge was born July 12, 1930, in Mindenmines, to Lawrence M. and Lula M. (Hill) Copeland. She grew up in rural Walker and graduated from Walker High School. During her married life she and her husband lived on their farm near Walker, where she enjoyed being a farm wife and homemaker. She was also the food service director at Cottey College for a number of years. She was involved in various community activities including volunteering as a Pink Lady at the Nevada Regional Medical Center, serving as a longtime 4-H leader with the Howard Knight 4-H Club and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Nevada, where she was active with the Funeral Dinner Committee. She was also an avid flower gardener and loved baking homemade pies and fresh bread. She married Merle Rutledge on May 17, 1947, in Fort Scott, Kan. He died Feb. 22, 2000.
ELSIE “MAE” KNAPP PITTSBURG, Kan.A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Nashville (Mo.) Cemetery for Elsie “Mae” Knapp, 102, of Guest Home Estates, Pittsburg, formerly of Mindenmines, Mo., who died Monday, Sept. 29, 2014. Rev. Rod Scherencal officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Weng Funeral Chapel, Jasper, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southern Care Hospice in Pittsburg or the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Pittsburg. Online condolences may be made at www. wengfuneralchapel.com. Survivors include a brother, Arthur Force, Lamar, Mo.; two nephews, Lloyd Southern and wife Karen, Carl Junction, Mo. and Robert Southern and wife Connie, Raytown, Mo.; three nieces, Carolyn Depue, Fairland, Okla., Clara Faye Jackson, Carl Junction, Mo. and Gail Taylor and husband Owen, Manchester, Mo. and many great, greatgreat and great-greatgreat nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Earl
Force and a sister, Anna (Force) Southern. Mrs. Knapp was born March 17, 1912, in Ravenden, Ark., to Arthur and Edith (Castor) Force. She was a 1930 graduate of Jasper High School and received her teaching certificate from the former Kansas State Teachers College in Pittsburg. She taught in several one room schools in Kansas and Missouri and retired from Carl Junction R-I schools in 1972. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Pittsburg. She married Albert “Bert” Knapp on April 24, 1936. He died Dec. 27, 1997.
ROSEZELTHA “ROSE” MCKENZIE LAMAR-Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Konantz Warden Funeral Home for Rosezeltha “Rose” McKenzie, 63, Lamar, who died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, at her home. Lee Howard, minister, officiated. Burial was in Iantha Cemetery. Pallbearers were John McKenzie, Davie Hensen, Gregory Aleshire, Ron Roehrs, Doug Pyatt and Brad Humes. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Holt and Howard Clawson. Music was “One Day At A Time” and “The Old Rugged Cross”, with Wally Norton, organist. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus, in care of the funeral home. The obituary may be viewed and condolences left at www.konantzwarden.com. Survivors include a son, John McKenzie and his fiance Kathleen Snow, Lamar; a daughter, Melissa Schwan and husband Daniel, Weir, Kan.; her mother, Ruby M. Pyatt, Lamar; a brother, Charles Edward Pyatt, Dixon and four grandchildren, Johnna Cato-Schwan, Bobby Schwan, Kinsey Schwan and Allison Schwan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy D. McKenzie, who died April 1, 2000; her father, Johnny W. Pyatt; a daughter, Rebecca M. Holt and two grandsons, Stetson J. Cato and Daniel P. Schwan, Jr. Mrs. McKenzie was born Feb. 2, 1951, to John and Ruby (Spratt) Pyatt. She was a lifelong Barton County resident, where she spent 28 years of her working career as a LPN at Barton County Memorial Hospital. She attended the Oakton United Methodist Church. She was a passionate dog lover and had Rowdy, Baby and Honey.
ORVILLE J. SKAGGS JOPLIN-Graveside services with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Maple Grove Cemetery near Lockwood for Orville James Skaggs, 91, Joplin, who died at 6:14 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. this
evening (Wednesday) at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, in care of the mortuary. Survivors include a son, Carl Skaggs, Joplin; two daughters, Vickie Hulette and Roxanne Nichols, both of Joplin; a brother, Denzil Skaggs and wife Myrtle, Lamar; seven grandchildren, Cassie Jankowski, Misty Skaggs, Carla Tupin, Steve Elijah Hosp, Christian Daugherty, Robert Matthews and Melissa Doke and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Steve Skaggs, in 1988 and two brothers. Mr. Skaggs was born March 29, 1923, in Lockwood, to Charlie and Eva (Huskinson) Skaggs. He was a cattle and agriculture farmer all of his working life. A U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, he served in the AsiaticPacific Theater. He moved to Joplin in 1989. He was a life member of Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both in Joplin.
JOHN RAYMOND YOUNG LAMAR-A graveside service with Masonic Rites was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Sheldon Cemetery for John Raymond Young, 100, a former Sheldon resident who died Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, at Truman Healthcare Center in Lamar. Rev. Jarod Lamb officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Theodore, Edwin and Hawley and three sisters, Elsie Oldham, Ruth Divine and Edith Divine. Mr. Young was born May 18, 1914, in Houghton, SD to Gideon Isaac and Edith Jane (Stevens) Young. He moved with his family to Eldon at a young age and a short time later settled in rural Sheldon in Barton County. He worked for the rail-
road for a time and also worked on oil pipelines in Texas. He farmed and raised cattle nearly all of his life. He loved horses, trail riding and riding with the Shriners in parades. He was a member of the Nevada Elks, Sheldon Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite in Fort Scott, Mirza Temple in Pittsburg, Kan. and OES Chapter 53 in Nevada. He married Dorothy N. Neas on March 7, 1933, in Lamar. She died Oct. 2, 2006.
FREDA V. WILLIAMS LAMAR-Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Konantz Warden Funeral Home Chapel for Freda Viola Williams, 92, Lamar, who died Monday, Oct. 6, 2014. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this evening (Wednesday) at the funeral home. The obituary may be see DEATHS, page 5B
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viewed and condolences sent online at www. konantzwarden.com. Survivors include a daughter, Patsy Shaw, La-
mar; grandsons, Mitch Shaw and wife Amy and Steven Shaw and wife J.J., all of Lamar and Travis Shaw and wife Stepha-
nie, Bella Vista, Ark. and her great-grandchildren, Noah Shaw, Blaine Shaw, Trey Winters, Lacie Winters, Gage Shaw, Olivia Shaw and Anthony Rupprecht.
She was preceded in death by four sisters, Lavon Onstott, Ida Carter, Waneta Carter and Mary Jane Edwards; three brothers, William Griffitt, Junior Griffitt and Jeff
Griffitt and a great-grandson, Stetson Winters. Mrs. William was born April 8, 1922, to John and Lena Griffitt. She married Irwin Williams on July 31, 1946. They made
their home in Barton County where she was a homemaker and cleaned Lamar Bank & Trust for many years. She enjoyed family gatherings and her grandchildren.
Warranty Deed, filed September 10, 2014. Perry Management, L.P. to Pete's Corporation: All of the north half of lots 3 and 4, and the north 10 feet of the east half of the west half of the south half of lot 3, and the north 10 feet of east half of the south half of said lot 3, all in block 2 of Will's Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. Corporation Warranty Deed, filed September 10, 2014. Dakota Leasing Co., Inc. to Pete's Corporation: All of lot 1 in block 6, First Addition to Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. General Warranty Deed, filed September 10, 2014. John F. Schiltz and Christina L. Schiltz to Colby Wood and Emily Wood: A tract in the northeast quarter of section 10, township 33, range 30, Barton County, Missouri, having an area of 1.05 acres. Also, a second tract in the northeast quarter of section 10, township 33, range 30, Barton County, Missouri; having an area of 11.54 acres. General Warranty Deed, filed September 10, 2014. Betty A. Schiltz to Colby Wood and Emily Wood: A tract in the northeast quarter of section 10,
township 33, range 30, Barton County, Missouri, having an area of 5.75 acres. General Warranty Deed, filed September 12, 2014. Michael D. McCollough to Christopher J. Jones and Rebecca J. Jones: All of lot 14, Country Meadow Estates, a subdivision in the west half of the southwest quarter of section 21, township 32, range 30, Barton County, Missouri. General Warranty Deed, filed September 15, 2014. Justin S. Ogden and Jennifer L. Ogden to Frank Hildebrand and Shirley Hildebrand: A tract in the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 31, township 32, range 30, Barton County, Missouri. General Warranty Deed, filed September 15, 2014. Jerry Garner and Linda Garner to Douglas K. Divine: A tract in the southeast quarter of section 22, township 32, range 30, Barton County, Missouri. Warranty Deed, filed September 16, 2014. Carroll W. Higgins and Sharon Higgins of Barton County, Missouri, and Donna K. Reedy and Paul Reedy to Kalelyn B. Higgins and Roger Derek
Oliver, as joint tenants, of Barton County, Missouri: All of lots 1 and 2, and 20 feet off and across the north side of lot 3 in block 2; also, commencing at the northwest corner of said lot 1, and running thence north 25 feet, thence east 125 feet, six inches, thence 25 feet to the northeast corner of said lot 1, thence west 125 feet; 6 inches to the place of beginning, in Faurot's First Addition to Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. Trustee’s Special Warranty Deed, filed September 17, 2014. David N. Wengerd or Martha Marie Wengerd, Trustees of the Wengerd Trust of Barton County, Missouri to Melvin Yoder and Suzanne Yoder of Barton County, Missouri: All of lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, C.A. Griffin’s First Addition to the Town of Newport in Barton County, Missouri. Warranty Deed, filed September 17, 2014. Violet M. Ring of Allen County, Kansas to Richard O. Crowe of Barton County, Missouri: All of lot 4 in block 3 of M.N. Wills Third Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, except 50 feet off the entire west side thereof.
General Warranty Deed, filed September 18, 2014. Rebecca S. Blackford and David W. Blackford, Sandra L. Karas and Earl J. Karas and Judith C. Loch to R and R Rentals, LLC: All of lot 3 in block 1 of Lakeview Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. Warranty Deed, filed September 19, 2014. David M. Russell and Cynthia L. Russell of Jasper County, Missouri to David K. Coleman of Greene County, Missouri: Five tracts in the southwest corner of the northwest quarter of section 15, township 33, range 33, Barton County, Missouri. Warranty Deed, filed September 19, 2014. Russell Dale Pennell of Barton County, Missouri to Marie Rivas of Barton County, Missouri: All of the west half of lots 5 and 6 in block 12 of M.N. Wills Fourth Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. Special Warranty Deed, filed September 23, 2014. Southern Cross Ranch, LLC to the First National Bank of Girard, Kansas: All of section 19, township 33, range 33, lying west of the Kansas City Southern Railroad right-
of-way, except that area lying west of the Kansas City Southern right-ofway and north of the Burlington Northern-Frisco Railroad right-of-way in Barton County, Missouri. Special Warranty Deed, filed September 23, 2014. The First National Bank of Girard, Kansas to LGS Holding Groups 2013 LLC: All of section 19, township 33, range 33, lying west of the Kansas City Southern Railroad right-of-way, except that area lying west of the Kansas City Southern right-of-way and north of the Burlington NorthernFrisco Railroad right-ofway in Barton County, Missouri. General Warranty Deed, filed September 23, 2014. George Brown and Glenda Brown to William W. Wyrick and Sarah J. Wyrick: A tract commencing 120 feet north of the southeast corner of block 22, Parry’s Second Addition to the Town of Lamar, and running thence west 75 feet, thence south 45 feet, thence east 75 feet, thence north 45 feet to the place of beginning, in Barton County, Missouri. Warranty Deed, filed September 23, 2014.
Keith W. Harra of Boulder County, Colorado to Jason L. Hopgood and Ashlie B. Hopgood of Jasper County, Missouri: A tract commencing 40 rods west of the southeast corner of the west half of the southeast quarter of section 3, township 31, range 30, and running thence north 330 feet, thence east 114 feet, thence south 330 feet, thence west 114 feet to the place of beginning, in Barton County, Missouri. Warranty Deed, filed September 23, 2014. John Steven Dunaway and Christina Dunaway of Barton County, Missouri, to John Gregory Dunaway of Barton County, Missouri: All of lot 1 in block 1 of Wills Second Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, except 70 feet off the south side thereof. Warranty Deed, filed September 23, 2014. Loyd F. Kent and Linda L. Kent of Barton County, Missouri to Troy C. Kent and Vanessa G. Kent of Barton County, Missouri: A tract in the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 25, township 31, range 33, Barton County, Missouri, having an area of 1.00 acres.
The following calls were made recently by the Lamar Police Department: * A phone scam was reported to have occurred August 12 in the 500 block of W. 3rd St. The residence had been receiving phone calls from
an individual over a period of a couple of months. The callers were telling the reporter that they could get her better rates on her credit cards and were trying to get her to divulge her card numbers to them. The caller did
the right thing and never gave any information over the phone. These types of phone scams are prevalent and the receivers of this type of call should beware. Always doubt and never ever give out your information on an unsolicited call. * Officers were dispatched August 13 to the 800 block of E. 19th St. on the report of an alcohol party going on involving minors who were drinking. Once contact was made officers were allowed into the residence and the following enforcement actions took place. Arrested on a charge of being a minor in possession of alcohol was Lucas William Compton, 20, also arrested on the same charge of being a minor in possession of alcohol was David Nathaniel Grey, 19. A third arrest took place. Arrested on charges of being a minor in possession of alcohol and supplying alcoholic beverages to minors was Joshua Kenny Garfield, 20. All subjects showed a Lamar address. All three were transported to the Barton County Jail where they were processed, posted bond and were subsequently released. * Arrested August 14 on a charge of receiving stolen property after trying to return property to Walmart was Makayla Dawn Swinson, 25, Carthage. The merchandise
that Swinson was trying to return had been reported only moments before by the Carthage Walmart. Swinson was attempting the returns and when the transaction was questioned by Walmart employees, she left the store, leaving all the merchandise behind. Swinson left Lamar and in doing so left her passenger at Walmart. Swinson was stopped just south of Jasper and a Lamar officer made contact and arrested and returned her to Lamar. Swinson is awaiting court action on her charge. * A report of a sawed off shotgun in a vehicle in the 1500 block of Broadway was taken August 15. Officers responded to the area and a resident on the property consented to the officer’s presence. The gun involved turned out to be a pellet gun. No further action was taken as a result of this call. * Arrested August 15 on a municipal warrant at the probation and parole office, issued on a charge of failure to appear, was Rebecca Lynn Cheek, 21, Lamar. Cheek posted a cash bond and was released pending a court appearance. * A report of a missing juvenile was taken August 15 at the police station. The juvenile was later located and it was found that during an earlier confrontation with his mother the juvenile had been told to leave, so he did. The juvenile was returned home and the details of the incident are to be forwarded on to the juvenile authorities.
* Officers were dispatched August 17 to Fastrip on the report of an individual there who was threatening to fight other customers. Contact was made with the subject and the decision was made to place him on a 12 hour protective hole. The subject, Dustin Wayne Weaver, 33, Lamar, was taken to the Barton County Jail where he was incarcerated for his own safety. * A large aluminum ladder was found August 17 in the area of the north Truman Park and can be claimed on its identification at the police station. * The theft of a bicycle was reported August 17 in the 700 block of Poplar St. Reportedly stolen was a 20 inch Diamondback bicycle valued at $50 by the victim. * A report of theft from the Lamar City Lake was taken August 18. A $200 trolling motor was removed from one of the boats that were moored at the lake. * A stop was made on a vehicle on August 19, that had a defective sticker on the license plate. As a result of this contact the driver of the vehicle was arrested. Arrested on charges of failure to register a motor vehicle and being in possession of drug paraphernalia was Jeremy Daniel Swope, 23, Lamar. * Officers were dispatched August 19 to the 700 block of Walnut St. on the report of a suicidal person. Contact with the person was made and it was determined that she needed to be detained. The 19 year old female
was taken to the Barton County Jail where she met with a counselor that had been called to evaluate her. It was determined that she needed to be placed on a 96 hour hold. Emergency committal papers were drawn up and she was later transported to New Beginnings in Nevada. * Officers contacted several subjects on August 20, on the north side of the city square. As a result of this contact an arrest was made. Arrested on a charge of minor in possession of alcohol by consumption was Zachary Charles Harris, 19, Lamar. Harris was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was processed, posted a bond and was released. * Officers made contact on August 20 with an individual who had a Barton County warrant issued on a charge of non-support. The subject, Ronald Lee Dice, 46, Lamar, was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was turned over to jail staff for processing and bonding. * A pair of crutches was found August 20 in the 900 block of Oak St. They can be claimed on their identification at the police station. * Arrested August 20 on a municipal warrant issued on a charge of failure to appear was Tasha Christine Bohrn, 26, Lamar. Bohrn was transported to the Barton County Jail where she was processed, posted bond and subsequently released to await a pending court date.
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the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is for paternity. The names of all the parties to said suit are stated above in the caption thereof and the name and address of the attorney for the Plaintiff is Richard M. Scott, 100 West 10th, Lamar, MO 64759. You are further notified that unless you file an Answer or other pleading, or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid Petition within 45 days after the 22nd day of October, 2014, judgment by default will be rendered against you. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 26th day of September, 2014. s-Janet B. Maupin Circuit Clerk by-Karen Hines 10-1,8,15,22-4tc
at Page 1, conveyed to J. Kevin Checkett, Successor Trustee, the following described real estate, situated in the County of Barton, State of Missouri, to-wit: ALL OF LOTS ONE (1) AND TWO (2) IN BLOCK FOUR (4), IN THE CLEMENS COAL COMPANY’S ADDITION TO MINDEN, IN BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, ALSO , A STRIP OF LAND 12 FEET WIDE ADJOINING ON THE ENTIRE NORTH SIDE OF SAID LOT ONE (1), which conveyance was made to J. Kevin Checkett, Successor Trustee, in trust, to secure the payment of the promissory note in said Deed of Trust described; and WHEREAS, default was made and still continues in the payment of said note and the whole amount has become due and payable. NOW, THEREFORE, at the request of the legal holder of said note, I, J. Kevin Checkett, the
was: July 18, 2014. Date of first publication is NOTICE OF September 24, 2014. TRUSTEE’S SALE By-CHARLES D. WHEREAS, Jerry L. CURLESS, Judge Watts and Rosemary Watts, 9-24,10-1,8,15-4tc by their Deed of Trust dated IN THE CIRCUIT February 20, 2001, and COURT OF BARTON recorded in the Recorder’s COUNTY, MISSOURI Office of Barton County, IN RE THE MATTER OF: Missouri in Book 462, see LEGALS, page 7B D.R.R., By His Next Friend, JOSTON B. DUNCAN, and by JOSTON B. DUNCAN, Individually, Plaintiffs, vs. MORGAN N. RANGEL, and JULIO C. RANGEL, Defendants CASE NO. 14B4-CV00309 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PULICATION THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO: JULIO C. RANGEL, You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of that certain note secured by Deed of Trust executed by Gene R. Curless and Shirley A. Curless, Husband and Wife, dated October 12, 2006 and recorded on November 20, 2006 as Document No. #20062006, Office of Recorder of Deeds, Barton County, Missouri. The Successor Trustee will on October 16, 2014, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 5:00 P.M. more particularly at 12:00PM, at the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, West door, Lamar, MO 64759, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash, the following real estate: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LOTS, TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND, LYING, BEING AND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF BARTON AND STATE OF MISSOURI, TO WIT: ALL OF LOT THREE(3), IN BLOCK ONE(1), OF MCWILLIAMS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LIBERAL, MISSOURI. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: THE APN IS SHOWN BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR AS 6-12-1-2-50; SOURCE OF TITLE IS BOOK 374, PAGE 338 (RECORDED 05/10/1988) 227 North Denton, Liberal, MO 64762 For the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. S&W Foreclosure Corporation Successor Trustee
Pub Commences September 24, 2014 S&K File No.14-025106 By: Shapiro & Kreisman, LLC www.shapiroattorneys.com/ mo Purported address: 227 North Denton, Liberal, MO 64762 9-24,10-1,8,15-4tc In the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri Probate Division In the Estate of EDWARD M. MORIN, Deceased, Estate No. 14B4-PR00052. Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted TO All persons interested in the estate of EDWARD M. MORIN, deceased: On September 15, 2014, the Last Will and Testament of the decedent having been admitted to probate, SUE LOCKRIDGE, SONDRA ANN RIEGEL and MICHAEL MORIN, were appointed Personal Representatives by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri. The business address of the Personal Representatives and Attorney for Estate is: BELINDA S. ELLISTON, 114 West 10th Street, Lamar,
MO 64759, whose telephone number is (417) 682-6061. All creditors of the decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. The six-month period does not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in §473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in §473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to §537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death
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Barton County Courthouse in the City of Lamar, undersigned Successor at public vendue, to the County of Barton, State of Trustee, will sell the highest bidder for cash, at Missouri, on November 3, property above described the West front door of the 2014 between the hours of
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Cards of Thanks Thank you does not begin to express our gratitude for all of the love, kindness and support shown to us as Marie went home to be with the Lord. We are sincerely grateful. Thank you to Barton County Memorial Hospital, Dr. John Alden, Dr. Jeremy Sturgell, Marlys Buckner, Mary Jo Mincks and every single staff member of BCMH for the love, respect and care given to Marie, and all of us, over the last few years; especially her last stay. You always allowed her to keep her dignity. Thank you – you all are our blessings. Thank you to Hospice Compassus staff for your compassion, understanding and time, to C.K. Warden and staff for making a difficult time easier, to Kara Moyer and staff for the beautiful flowers; especially the American Flag, to Darrell, Sarah and Hallee Doss, Julie Yokey and Sarah Trout for your immediate presence, and to Rev. Roger McKee and wife Fay, Bruce Wolf and Wally Norton for helping us celebrate Marie’s life so beautifully. To our church families, family and friends, a heartfelt thank you for the thoughts, prayers, calls, cards, visits sharing kind words and precious memories, food, flowers, contributions and remembrances; and, for being a constant support system. We are forever grateful to all of you. May God continue to bless you as you bless others. Sincerely, The Family of Marie Banwart Floyd Wally, Pam & family Keith, Ann & family Doyle & Judy & family Greg, Patti & family We want to thank our family and friends for helping us celebrate our 60th anniversary. Thanks for all the beautiful cards and helping us celebrate at Tractor’s. Junior and Laura Hammons Our family was so blessed with all the acts of kindness shown to us at the passing of Candi Watson Duncan. Thank you all. May God bless you each and every one. Violet Ray & Rex Watson
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AREA NEWS Soybeans maturing, wheat planting can begin soon LAMAR-Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Barton County, scouted fields northeast of Lamar, near town, Oct. 1 for the MU Extension crop scouting program While scouting, Scheidt observed that soybeans are in the full seed to beginning maturity stages. “Leaves of first crop beans are turning and some are dropping. Seeds are beginning to turn. Second crop beans are at full seed and should begin to turn in the next
couple weeks as well. Half the pods I have seen around area fields have two seeds and half have three seeds; very few have more than that, but the seeds are not small,” said Scheidt. Scheidt warns farmers to not plant wheat until after Oct. 10 if their land is south of the Vernon County line. If the land is in Vernon or north, plant wheat after Oct. 6 and if it is south of Jasper County plant after Oct. 14. “These are the Hessian-fly-free dates. If you plant wheat before, Hes-
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sian flies are likely to lay eggs in emerging wheat crops. If eggs are laid, they will cause stunting, severe yield loss and in severe cases, plant death in wheat,” said Scheidt. The weekly field scouting report is sponsored by University of Missouri Extension and Barton County Extension. For more information on this scouting report, or to learn how to receive it a week earlier by telephone, contact the MU Extension Center in Barton County at (417) 6823579.
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Thank you to all the area businesses and our local 4-H organization who helped make this section possible.
SECTION C October 5-11
Camp Smokey campers were, front row, left to right, Aidan Reed, Braxtyn Muncy, Kaden Johnson, Cole Dille; second row, Caden Moreno, Caden Winslow, Connor Shoff, Cole Yount, Braiden Barley, Noah Endicott, Lauren Dalby, Mason Brown, Crystal Kahl, Reese Higgins, Mycah Reed; third row, Connor Trout, Trey Bright, Ethan Reed, Caleb Winslow, Payden Nolting, Matthew Morgan, Brandon Overman, Kade Trout, Chad Yount, Erin Kremp, Michaela Winslow; back row, counselors Caitlin Moreno, Cade Moreno, Carson Endicott.
Campers keep 4-H tradition at Camp Smokey
The Wild Wild West 2014 4-H Camp was held at Camp Smokey in Roaring River State Park, Cassville. The cabins were filled with 42 of the "Most Wanted" 4-H members from Barton County. Campers enjoyed fun-filled days of fishing, hiking, swimming, leather craftwork, Dutch oven cooking, games, canteen, songs, skits, a community service project and much much more.
Exciting moments in camp were stream walking, exploring the western heritage and Pony Express, a campfire each night and western dancing. 4-H camp tradition is continued by making new friends and keeping the old; one is silver and the other gold. The circles around it have no end, that's how long I want to be your friend. Happy trails to everyone. Check the Barton County
4-H Facebook page for even more fun photos. Barton County Teen Leaders attending were Trent Morgan, Caitlin Moreno, Tony Morgan, Kelsie Morgan, Clayton Winslow, Keaton Trout, Carson Endicott and Cade Moreno.
Barton County 4-H Youth 2014 Achievement Day Pictured are, back row, left to right, Trey Bright, AJ Banwart, Matthew Morgan, Clayton Winslow, Michalea Winslow, Jenna Perry, Lakin Standley, Halle Miller, Caden Winslow, Caleb Winslow; middle row, Samantha Crabtree, Avery Reed, Aidan Reed, Mycah Reed, Lexi Phipps, Theo Crabtree, Crystal Kahl, Christa Perry, Kinder Standley, Annabelle Crabtree, Elise James, Clarise James, Cora James, Marcy Miller; front row, Connor Shoff, Connor Trout, Brodie Wilson, Cooper Trout, Ethan Reed.
Pictured are, back row, left to right, Lane Wilson, Conrad Proctor, Ethan Ratliff, Damien Ratliff, Alyssa Ratliff, Desirae Ratliff, Clara Proctor; front row, Clara Proctor, Liam Ratliff and Shela Ratliff.
The Barton County 4-H Youth 2014 Achievement Day is a "Learning by Doing" program. The 2014 County Achievement Programs are planned for 4-H members to share knowledge they have learned throughout the year, from project areas they are enrolled. Barton County Achievement Day was held June 1 at the Lamar First Christian Church in Lamar and June 3 at the Wolf Center in Lamar. All Barton County 4-H members and Clover Kids are encouraged to participate in personal development, project demonstrations in individual project areas and compete with project judging skills and sharing talent acts. Forty-six young people qualified for Regional Achievement and State 4-H events, coming in September and October. A special thank you to the many parents, club leaders and volunteers that helped make Barton County Achievement Day a success and the Lamar First Christian Church for use of their facility. The SW region continues to offer a Regional Achievement Day, where 4-H youth can focus on continued efforts to" Make the Best Better."
Flores serves as National 4-H Ambassador Lynzee Flores Lamar, was joined by Rachel Lucy from New York, Allie Lansman from Iowa and Sean Russell from Florida as they were Senior Ambassadors for the National 4-H center in Chevy Chase, MD. The team, joined by adults from all over the nation, has built a partnership to address healthy living lifestyles, which includes childhood obesity. The most current project is the Riding it Forward kickoff event, where 4-H is partnering with the Biggest Loser to help with childhood obesity awareness. Joe Ostaszewski, winner of season 14, is bicycling cross country to help promote this campaign. The team identified as the "change agents" for 4-H were on hand to join
in on Joe's journey by sending him off at the end of July. Joe will cycle approximately 3,000 miles across America to raise awareness for healthy living and empower young people with the tools they need to become change agents in tackling childhood obesity. The Wear Your Soul Project and National 4-H Council are inviting individuals to match Joe's 3,000 miles across America with a commitment to bike, run or walk their own miles and commit to healthier living. Check out about Joe's Journey at www.4h. org. Lynzee has served with this team since 2011, traveling to the National 4-H center, attending a series of youth summits that address healthy lifestyle and children's
obesity. The first Health Rocks! Youth Ambassador Summit was part of NIDA's fourth annual National Drug Facts Week, bringing together youth and adult leaders from several states and industry leaders to National 4-H Council in partnership with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Solutions were discussed to fight substance use and abuse in their communities. The National Youth Summit Series on Healthy Living was the second of four summits in the National Youth Summit Series. Hundreds of students from across the country gathered to learn and share the importance of healthy living in their communities and lives. With the help of the 4-H Healthy Living curricu-
lum, tools and programs, attending youth were treated to hands-on learning in key topics including nutrition, social issues and safe driving. Youth participated in various workshops and a town hall session throughout the fourday program, learning from health experts in the field Lynzee Flores Lamar, third from left, is joined by Rachel and making Lucy from New York, Allie Lansman from Iowa and Sean life-long con- Russell from Florida. These 4-H youth are Sr. Ambassadors nections with for the National 4-H center in Chevy Chase, MD. youth from other states. is now attending Pitts- program has created posLynzee is a former burg State University. itive change in youth at member of Barton Coun- Her dedication to the the county, state and naty 4-H Teen Leaders and 4-H Youth Development tional level.
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Barton County 4-H Youth Development celebrates 80 years 4-H is a unique experience in youth education. 4-H clubs were born out of the situation of times, right after the turn of the 20th century. In the beginning, 4-H club work was built on one basic concept, the member would assume responsibility and carry it out at home, in line with his or her own needs. The 4-H member may have raised a calf or preserved the family food supply. In doing so, the member would use approved practices and methods provided through Cooperative Extension agents and programs. Barton County 4-H began in 1934, with Cooperative Extension forming 22 clubs with a county membership of 251 youth. Country schools such as Harmony, Ozark, Caput, Stone and Shady Glen were the first homes to Barton County 4-H clubs. The county communities of Nashville, Lamar, Boston, Liberal and Milford, Oakton, Jasper and Mindenmines also offered the opportunity for youth to organize 4-H groups, building family values that have led them confidently into the future. 4-H projects began with health, first aid, etiquette, dairy, crops, ropeworks, livestock and home grounds. Through decades 4-H has increased into 56 project areas, keeping the basics, but advancing with technology and entrepreneurship.
Barton County 4-H currently has 10 clubs, with 191 members enrolled in 842 projects. 4-H specialty clubs of shooting sports, horsemanship and Teen Leaders are offered. Positive youth development is led by 47 community volunteers during monthly meetings, project work and special club activities. 4-H Youth Development offers county youth the opportunity to learn and develop leadership skills. 4-H members are “Learning by Doing” through interactive activities, real life experiences and communication groups. 4-H personal development offers youth the opportunity to learn and experience personal growth. 4-H youth learn through interactive activities, real life experiences and communication groups. 4-H events include Barton County Teen Leaders, hosting 4th annual Clover Kids Day camp at the Wolf Center, Barton County Livestock Judging Day, Barton County Achievement Day and Regional Achievement Day. The”4-H Learning by Doing” process offers youth the ability to learn and use practical life skills as they to grow through personal development. 4-H project excellence is rewarded during the annual 4-H recognition banquet, with presentation of 4-H members receiving awards from Missouri 4-H project report
4-H Member Profiles
My name is Ryan Davis. I am nine years old and a member of the City Clovers 4-H Club. I just got re-elected as games leader for our club. In my first year as a 4-H member, I got to do many fun things through 4-H. I went Christmas caroling at the nursing homes, rang the bell with my sister at Walmart for the Salvation Army, helped pick up food for the Good Samaritan Food Drive and helped put together the snack bags for the backpack program at the Methodist Church. I really liked helping with the pedal tractor pull at Wyatt Earp Fall Fest, especially when I got to drive the tractor! I also worked at the 4-H drink wagon at the Lamar Fair and helped put flags on the square for Flag Day. This summer I got to participate in Barton County Achievement Day for the first time. I won a trophy and blue ribbon for Public Speaking for saying the 4-H Pledge. At Regional Achievement Day, I won first place in Foods Judging and a gold ribbon for Personal Development. The best part was that we got to go on lots of rides at the Ozark Empire Fair and be in a parade when we were all done with our events! For my projects this past year I did Move Across Missouri, Photography, Gardening, Foods, Dogs and Keeping Fit. I grew cucumbers for Barton County Exhibit Day and the Ozark Empire Fair. My watermelon from my garden
forms. 4-H county, state, regional and national levels of excellence were reached by 4-H youth from Barton County. 4-H clubs met their goal of achievement through project exhibition. The 2014 exhibition of 4-H project work included exhibits to the Missouri State Fair, Ozark Empire Fair and Lamar Fair. 4-H leadership and community service life skills engage 4 -H members with the community by building relationships with both youth and adults from diverse backgrounds. The Barton County 4-H MOHOCOLA “Missouri 4-H Community Leader” Core Team defined a need in the community centered on poverty. The team completed food drives, built community gardens in two locations, helped with Cooking Matter classes and promoted the
“Invest an Acre” project. The grant funds acquired by this program have gone directly into community projects that benefit locally. The MOHOCOLA Leadership team received placed first place in Category 5 (populations under 10,000) at the Missouri Community Betterment Conference. Special interest groups and projects build 4-H Youth partnerships with the Lamar High School F.C.C.L.A. and the Barton County Adult E.X.C.E.L (Experience in Community Enterprise and Leadership Development) program. The funding for this club was provided by the City of Lamar. These short term educational experiences were presented to youth, who received the opportunity to experience life skill learning in nontraditional 4-H club settings. “These special interest groups
were organized at Lamar Head Start, Lamar East Elementary and Lamar High School. Students participated in several small term projects that included hatching chicks in the classroom, building personal leadership skills, youth entrepreneurship, leadership for life, communication toolkit and independent study. Barton County 4- H is more than an organization, it is youth building life skills, engaging in science and building partnerships through community service. The mission of 4-H is to provide meaningful opportunities for youth and adults to work together to create sustainable community change. Research provides data one of every five Missourians between the ages of five and 18 participated in a MU Extension 4-H Youth Development program in 2014. 4-H
students are more likely to go to college, have increased financial success for themselves and their offsprings, be better consumers, improve quality of life through more opportunities, improve health for themselves and their children and contribute services to their community. Barton County 4-H is built with 80 years of hard work and dedicated families creating sustainability. The record speaks for itself. If you would like to join Barton County 4-H by “Making the Best Better”, contact Elaine Davis at the University of Missouri Extension office, 682-3579, or any 4-H club member or volunteer can also provide you with the enrollment materials. 4-H began new enrollment September 1. Make a difference with 4-H, where there is something for everyone.
This dedication to all the special 4-H leaders was submitted in memory of Vickie Rush, leader of the Make It Happen 4-H Club from 1979-1999, as well as all other 4-H club leaders that have given their hearts and soul to the Barton County 4-H Youth Development program. Somewhere between the sternness of a parent and comradeship
of a pal is that mysterious creature we call a 4-H Leaders. These leaders come in all shapes and sizes and may be male or female, but they all have one thing in common – a glorious twinkle in their eye. 4-H leaders are found everywhere, judging contest, fairs, square dances and talent shows. They always are preparing for sitting through, participating in or recuperating from a meeting of some kind.
They are tireless consumers of muffins, experts at taking knots out of thread, peerless coaches and spend hours on the telephone. A 4-H club leader is many things, an artist making a float for the fourth of July, a doctor prescribing for an underfed calf, a counselor at camp, a lawyer filling out reports and a shoulder to cry on when that dress does not fit. Nobody else is as early to rise and so
late to get home. Nobody else has as much fun with boys and girls. They are angels in aprons, saints in straw hats. Their only reward is the love of the kids and the respect of the community. But when you look around them, at the skills they have taught and the youth they have built, there‘s an inner voice from somewhere that says “Job Well Done” Author unknown.
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just won first place at the Lamar Farmer’s Market, which was pretty neat. I am really excited, because our club project is going to be Robotics this year. I like being part of the City Clovers and am looking forward to 4-H Week!!
friends, Lexi Phipps, and I performed another dance routine at the Ozark Empire Fair and the Lamar Fair for “Share the Fun”. I also participated at Barton County Exhibit Day, the Ozark Empire Fair, the State Fair and the Lamar Fair. In addition to winning several blue ribbons, Happy 4-H my acrylic painting won “Best in Show” at the Lamar Fair. Week!! My name is My project leader is my Grandma Lendi, and she helps me Kaitlyn Davis. I am with my projects in quilts, foods and arts and crafts. 11 years old and a member of the City see PROFILES, page 3C Clovers 4-H Club. I am looking forward to serving again as secretary and cohistorian for our club this year. The City Clovers do a lot of fun activities and service projects. I went Christmas caroling at area nursing homes, rang the Salvation Army bell at Walmart, helped with the Good Samaritan Food Drive, made holiday door hangers for Maple Senior Living Center, volunteered at Wyatt Earp Fall Fest, put up flags on the square for Flag Day and helped with the 4-H drink wagon at the Lamar Fair. I also helped organize our club’s annual Valentine’s Day Tea. We invited grandparents and parents to attend the tea this year. Our club also volunteered at the backpack program at the Methodist Church. This year I participated in Barton County Achievement Day and Regional Achievement Day at the Ozark Empire Fair. I was excited to win first place for Public Speaking at both events by reciting the 4-H Creed. One of my best
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I tried several things for the first time this year. I went to Teen Conference in Columbia, which was a lot of fun and gave a project demonstration at the Lamar Fair. Last fall I was honored to receive the 4-H State Excellence Award and to be receive the Barton County Outstanding 4-H Third Year Member award. I am really looking forward to 4-H Week and the new year!! My name is Blaine Shaw and I am in the sixth grade. I am a member of the City Clovers 4-H Club. One of the things I like about 4-H is helping my community. Each month our club does a community service project. We have made decorations for Maple Senior Living. We pack food for the backpack program at the Lamar United Methodist Church. We sing Christmas carols at the nursing homes. At Christmas we also deliver a cookie plate to people that have to work on the holidays as a thank you to those people. We takes plates to the sheriff ’s department, the police department, the fire department, the ambulance office and the nurses station at the hospital. I also like to walk the dogs at the animal shelter. 4-H is a fun way to help people in our community with other kids my age.
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in the contests and I was 10th place individual. a recipe our dogs liked. I have lots of friends in 4-H and I like all the things we My favorite things about being in dogs this last year was that we went to Liberal to visit a dog kennel. Trevor Rose get to do. is in FFA at Liberal and he has started breeding Australian Shepherds. It was fun to play with the puppies, but the best part was seeing the operation Trevor has built. He has built a kennel that has heat and air conditioning, along with a sink to water and bathe his dogs. I think that I would like to do something like Trevor has done someday.
4-H is a wonderful organization to be a part of. I am Matthew Morgan and I am a member of the Learn-A-Do 4-H Club. I have been a member of 4-H for five years and was a Clover Kid three years before that. The projects I am enrolled in are woodworking, swine, sheep, beef, livestock judging, poultry and rangemasters. I enjoy being involved in club, county, region and state activities. My favorite club activities are canoeing on the Elk River and skating. Livestock judging is my favorite county activity and going to 4-H camp at Camp Smokey at Cassville is what I enjoy doing on the regional side. There are always things to do on the state level such as Teen Conference in Columbia that is a great leadership I’m Tony Mor- trip and finishing the year off at the Missouri State Fair is gan. I have been full of competition and lots of fun. in 4-H since I was five; three years as a Clover Kid and nine years as a member. I am in Learn-A-Do, Teen Leaders and RangeMasters clubs. Through my involvement in 4-H I have been able to travel the country and meet people from all over. The activities I am involved in are livestock judging, showing hogs and goats, archery, trap and Mason Brown with his Grand Champion Country skeet shooting, sport fishing, woodworking and leader- Cured Ham at the Ozark Empire Gold Buckle Gala in ship. Springfield this past July. My favorite events in 4-H are camp at Roaring River and State Congress. My name is Mason Brown and I am 10 years old. I am a member of Learn-A-Do 4-H Club. I have been a member for two years and a Clover Kid for three. My 4-H projects this year are swine, woodworking, gardening and country cured hams. I did the 4-H creed at Barton County Achievement Day and made it on to regionals. It was kind of hard because there is a lot to memorize. I also gave the creed at the Lamar Fair. My favorite project is swine. Me and my brother and sister went to 18 shows this year. We did good this year at all of our shows in Missouri and Kansas. My best show was Lamar, because I won swine showmanship for the second year in a row. I got to do Round Robin and show a goat, a lamb and a cow. I also did country cured hams. We went to California, Mo. in January and me and my brother each did three hams. I got blue ribbons at every show we went to and did really good at the OEF gala. I got Grand Champion Jr. Ham and got to sell in the gala auction. I also got ninth My name is Noah Shaw and I am 14 years old. I am in place at the Missouri State Fair out of 438 hams. the City Clovers 4-H Club. My favorite project is dogs and I tried a new project this year – gardening. I planted this was our club project last year. We have two dogs of sweet corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers and our own, a basset hound named Princess and a German onions. I worked all summer on my garden and it was Shepherd named Gunner. This past year I made a collar hard work watering, weeding, hoeing and spraying for and leash for Gunner as part of my dogs project. I also bugs. I finally got to pick my sweet corn and it was the best learned about making homemade dog biscuits and found I ever tasted! Then when the rest of the stuff was ready, I used them to make salsa. It was also the best I ever tasted! I took some of my vegetables, my salsa and a story board to the Lamar Fair and got a blue ribbon. Another fun thing I did was go to 4-H camp. It is at Roaring River down by Cassville. We did lots of fun things and I got to go trout fishing. I also did contests at the OEF gala, where we showed our pigs. Our team got first place
Addison Brown is shown with her showmanship award at the Mizzou Block and Bridle show in Columbia. Addison won showmanship in her age division at nine shows in Missouri and Kansas in May and June. She finished second overall in points in both series’ final standings. I am Addison Brown and I am seven years old. I am a Clover Kid in the Make it Happen Club. I really like 4-H because it is fun and you get to do stuff with your friends. I like showing pigs and doing crafts. I got to go to Clover Kid camp this year at the Wolf Center with some of my friends. I did a demonstration on gymnastics at Achievement Day and the Lamar Fair. I showed a Yorkshire gilt this year named “Elsa”. I did really good with her in showmanship and won a belt buckle! I also got Supreme Champion Gilt at the Lamar Fair with her. 4-H is really fun!
Connor Brown with his Grand Champion Market Hog at the Lamar Fair. I am Connor Brown and I am from Lamar. This was my fourth year in the Learn-A-Do 4-H Club. This year I served as pledge leader in our club and I did a lot of activities. My projects this year were swine, country cured hams, shooting sports and woodworking. I enjoy all of my project areas, but my favorite is swine. I went to 18 different pig shows this year, starting in May and ending up at the Lamar Fair. I showed five barrows including crossbreds, a hamp and a spot. My favorite thing to compete in is showmanship, where they judge how you show the pig, not the pig itself. Showing pigs is a lot of work. When we first started this year we went to 14 shows on seven straight weekends. I had lots of success this year with my pigs, including winning showmanship at the Ozark Empire Fair and winning Grand Champion Barrow for the Lamar Fair. I also won my class at the Missouri State Fair that is really tough. In January, I cured three country hams and I took my best ones to the Ozark Empire Gala, the Ozark Empire Fair and the Missouri State Fair. My hams did good at all the fairs, including Grand Champion in the 4-H building at Ozark Empire and best of show at Lamar. I also got to go to a shooting sports practice for the first time this year. I shot my .22 and even got to shoot skeet for my first time. It was awesome and very fun. I am practicing so I can get good enough to maybe go to some competitions next year. I like to do other activities in 4-H too. I did a speech about country hams at the Barton County Achievement Day and I got to go to regional, where I placed second. I also did really good on my 4-H report form last fall, where I was the outstanding third year member in Barton County. My form went on to regionals and I got in the top five and won a scholarship to 4-H camp. I like to do livestock judging and the contests at the OEF gala too. My team got first place in the team sales contest and high team overall in the junior division at the gala for the second year in a row. It was my last year to compete as a junior and I got high individual over all out of over 40 kids. It was fun because we practiced hard and our hard work paid off. I really like 4-H and all the fun stuff we do. I like to have fun with my 4-H friends from other towns at the fairs and pigs shows and contests. I am excited to start a new year in 4-H with a new club called “Make it Happen”. We just had our first meeting where I was elected treasurer. I think
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Hello, my name is Theo Crabtree. I am 12 years old and with the Learn-A-Do 4-H Club. During the 2013-14 year I enjoyed preparing, planting and tending to a vegetable garden with the help of my grandma, Margie Crabtree. I grew and harvested tomatoes, potatoes, cantaloupe, green beans and cabbage. I was also enrolled in my third year of Beef Project. The highlight of this year was my two year old Hereford heifer giving birth to a healthy calf. I was able to show them as a cow calf pair at the Interstate Fair in Coffeyville, Kan. A few other Beef Projects I worked on were a market steer I raised from a bottle calf, making rope and neck halters and building a wooden show box that received Best of Show. I look forward to the next year so that I can continue to build my cattle herd and participate in other activities with my club. Hello, my name is Samantha Crabtree. I am six years old and a Clover Kid with the Learn-A-Do 4-H Club. This was my first year as a member and I had fun. I went to Clover Kid camp at the Wolf Center and again at Camp Smokey. I helped my sister and mom take care of the vegetable garden, learned to ride my bike and showed a bucket calf at the Lamar Fair. I like to give demonstrations. At Achievement Day I demonstrated how to clean money. Hello, my name is Annabell Crabtree. I am nine years old and enrolled in the Learn-A-Do 4-H Club. This past year my projects were Beef, Arts and Crafts, Gardening and Floriculture. I purchased my first heifer, Clarabell, from Ronnie and Linda Scott Herefords. She was a handful at first, but soon settled down and was a great friend to spend time with. During Achievement Day I demonstrated how to create a sunset using pastels. A few highlights of this year were my first year attending 4-H camp, attending livestock judging camp, planting and tending to my Zinnia garden and helping my mom plant and tend her vegetable garden. I look forward to the new year and can’t wait to get started on new projects.
Elise James is pictured with her purple marbled fondant cake with pink roses and leaves, that received Reserve Grand Champion at the Ozark Empire Fair. Elise also received Best of Show for her cake at the Lamar Fair. Hello, my name is Elise James. I am in the Learn-ADo 4-H Club and this is my second year in 4-H. I have had so much fun this year and have learned a lot, too. My projects this year were Beef, Cake Decorating, Quilting, Breads and Gardening.
For my Beef project I got a heifer bottle calf on October 10, 2013 and raised Abby up to show at the Lamar Fair in the heifer class. Abby is a Registered Limousin. I learned how to feed her, make halters, bathe and groom her and how to lead Abby to show. We won a red ribbon at the Lamar Fair. My Quilting project was so much fun, too. I learned from my Aunt Donita James how to make a quilt in the Jelly Roll pattern. We took special trips to find material, visit quilt shops and a nice lady named Georgia Highley that machine quilted my project for me. Georgia had a special room at her house just for quilting quilts. I learned how to match colors of material, measure and cut material for my quilt, then how to set it together. After Georgia machine quilted my quilt, I had to hand sew the binding on. That was the hardest part of my project and it took a while for me to get done. But it was all worth it. I finished my quilt in time to take it to the Ozark Empire Fair and Missouri State Fair. Then I got Best of Show at the Lamar Fair with my quilt too. In my Cake Decorating project, I learned how to make buttercream icing, royal icing, how to make a tiered cake and how to work with rolled fondant icing. The rolled fondant icing was fun, but hard to work with. I made a tiered purple marbled fondant cake, with pink roses and leaves for the Ozark Empire Fair and Lamar Fair. The 30 roses had to be made before the cake part. I had to cut each petal out of fondant and shape it into petals. I learned not to overwork the fondant icing or it would tear and fall apart. I got Reserve Grand Champion at the Ozark Empire Fair and Best of Show at the Lamar Fair with my cake. For Gardening, I ordered some heirloom seeds and started them inside in early spring, to be transplanted to the garden outside. I used compost flower pots that could be transplanted directly into the ground and not disturb the roots of the young plants. I got Best of Show with my Sikkim Cucumber at the Lamar Fair. The Sikkim Cucumber comes from Nepal and has a unique rusty red color. I had to put a trellis up for it to grow on. I learned that I need to start some seeds earlier next year for the produce to be ready for the Lamar Fair. I also learned how to prepare the ground outside, that hoeing is not my favorite activity and that hay mulch keeps weeds down. I got to go on the Teen Conference trip in March to Columbia, Mo. That was a lot of fun. I learned people and leadership skills, inventing things, a fast thinking activity and life skills. I even made some new friends from other parts of Missouri. I am looking forward to the next year of 4-H and all the new things I will learn.
Cora James is pictured with her blue ribbon winning squash at the Lamar Fair. Cora won Best of Show for her Lungo Blanco Zucchini. My name is Cora James and this is my first year in 4-H in the Learn-A-Do club. I have had lots of fun this year and took project stuff to the fairs. The projects I had this year were gardening, foods, bucket calf and horses. I really like to cook and learned a lot in foods. I made a foods notebook of the recipes I made or want to try. One of the favorite things I made in foods was grilled rainbow trout. I caught the trout, then helped clean it and wrapped it in foil with spices and butter. It was good grilled. I made homemade pizza too. The dough was made in the bread machine and I had to put spices in tomatoes for the sauce. In a foods project meeting I helped make cookies to give to the school teachers and Nathan’s Place. My friends and me had fun making the cookies. I did a demonstration on how to separate an egg for Barton County Achievement Day and Regional Achievement Day. I got a blue ribbon at Barton County and a silver ribbon at regional. I also got two blue and one red ribbon at the Ozark Empire Fair in foods. At the Lamar Fair I got the two blue and one red ribbon, too. My daddy gave me a bull calf from his Limousin cattle. I named him Bodacious. I had to feed him two times a day. I learned how to make his milk bottle. I made a calf halter and a neck tie out for him. Bo did not like to get caught, but he liked to eat, so that helped me get him. I took my halter, neck tie out and a poster on how to make a bottle to the Ozark Empire Fair and Lamar Fair, and got all blue ribbons.
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The best part was showing Bodacious at the Lamar Fair. I had to learn how to wash, brush and lead him. I won a bucket, new halter and some money. I want to show a calf again next year. I had a lot of fun in gardening, too. I got to greenhouses to get tomatoes, peppers and sweet potatoes. I like tomatoes and planted a lot of them. The tomatoes have to be mulched with hay and staked up and watered to grow big. I got to get some heirloom squash and melon seed to plant. I planted these in little pots inside and watched them grow. I then planted them outside in the garden. My favorite squash was the Lungo Blanco zucchini. It was from Italy. It is white and big. I got Best of Show with it at the Lamar Fair and blue ribbons on my white scallop squash and acorn squash. I took potatoes, eggplant and little yellow pear tomatoes to the Ozark Empire Fair and got blue ribbons. For my horse project my sisters and I got a Leopard Appaloosa mare. We named her Oreo. I can ride her in the pasture and feed her apples. I learned that Appaloosa horses come in many different colors and patterns. I made a poster on the colors they are for the Lamar Fair and got a blue ribbon on it. I had fun this year.
Clarise James won Grand Champion for her halter at the Ozark Empire Fair. Hi, my name is Clarise James and this is my second year in the Learn-A-Do 4-H Club. I had three new projects this year. They were Photography, Dogs and Bucket Calf, then I also did Foods. I had a lot of fun with my bucket calf, Buddy, this year. I got him from my dad’s registered Limousin cattle herd in March. He had to be fed twice a day with a bottle of milk replacer and offered grain as he grew. Buddy really liked the grain when he got bigger. I learned how to make his bottles, feed him grain, make a halter for a calf, wash and groom and to lead him. I would practice leading him in our pasture with my sisters and their calves. I took one of the halters I made Buddy to the Ozark Empire Fair and Lamar Fair. At the Ozark Empire Fair I got Grand Champion on my halter and Reserve Champion on a poster about how I fed Buddy. The halter got Best of Show at Lamar. Buddy did not really like the grooming chute that we used to trim him up for the fair. At the Lamar Fair Buddy and I had lots of fun. We won the biggest bucket calf award and bucket calf showmanship class. In my Dogs project, I learned how to take care of Labrador Retriever puppies by giving them deworm medicine, watching their weight gain as they grew and how to feed them. The favorite part of having puppies is playing with them and cuddling them. The part I did not like was cleaning up after them. I took care of my neighbor’s two dogs while they were on vacation, too. I took posters about how to deworm a puppy and how I babysat a neighbor’s dog to the Ozark Empire Fair and Lamar Fair. I got blue ribbons on both posters at each fair. I also did a demonstration on how to deworm a puppy at Barton County Achievement see PROFILES, page 5C
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Day, Regional Achievement Day and got blue and gold ribbons for my demonstration. I had fun in Foods again this year. I judged food at Barton County Achievement Day, getting a blue ribbon. I then went to Regional Achievement Day to judge Food projects, getting first place with a gold ribbon and a certificate. For the Lamar Fair I made Italian rolls for an entry and got Best of Show with them. I also entered them in the open show at Lamar and won Best of Baked Goods, too. Photography was fun to do. I would take pictures all year long, then had to pick out my top three favorites. These were a frosty morning picture of frost on the barbed wire fence at home, a five lined skink and then a big snapping turtle and muskrat at George Washington Carver National Historic Site. I took those pictures to the Ozark Empire Fair and Lamar Fair, getting three blues, two reds and one white ribbon on them.
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the Barton County Exhibit Day I received six blue ribbons for my projects. The SW Regional 4-H Achievement Day was held at the Ozark Empire Fair in Springfield. My photography pictures received two blue and one red ribbon. My acrylic painting and dog biscuits each received a blue ribbon. My t-shirt quilt top and rag quilt each received a blue ribbon. My t-shirt quilt top is a Lamar sports theme. I am looking forward to finishing it for judging as a completed quilt next year. Lendi Davis has worked with me this past year in learning how to do a t-shirt quilt. I participated in public speaking and Share the Fun. This was also my first year to do judging. Caroline Proctor sewed a pillowcase and made a At the Lamar Free Fair I received a blue ribbon for my quilt top, dog biscuits and photography picture of Jeffer- cross of matchsticks. son City. I received red ribbons for another photo, art and foods project. This past year I went to the Teen Conference in Columbia, Mo. It was a lot of fun. I liked going to the workshops and learning new things. This past year Lexi was awarded as the Outstanding Second Year 4-H Member. I feel 4-H gives you opportunities to participate, volunteer and help others. I am looking forward to the upcoming year. Caroline Proctor made a stuffed apple craft with her 4-H leader and granny, Ruth Bunton.
Kade Trout is 12 years old and attends Liberal Middle School. He is a member of the Learn-A-Do 4-H Club. His favorite activities in 4-H are learning about cattle and showing cattle at the Lamar Fair. Kade also enjoys football, basketball and baseball, with the rest of his time spent working with calves. Kade is the son of Jamie and Tammy Trout.
The Proctor boys built a catapult and a BB gun target.
Carl Proctor was proud of his welded bootscraper Lexi Phipps was awarded the Outstanding Second and his photo of the Washington Monument. Year 4-H Member. My name is Carl Proctor. I am 12 and I am a fourth Hi! My name is Lexi Phipps and I am a member of the year member of the Irwin 4-H Club. This year in Shooting Lamar City Clovers. I am 11 years old and in the sixth Sports I learned gun safety and how to properly shoot a grade at Lamar Middle School. This past year I held the 22. In welding I learned how to strike an arc and use DC, office of reporter and historian. This year I will be the trea- AC and wire-feed welders. In woodworking I learned that surer. The projects I will be participating in this year are you have to sand the wood before you can use it in a projArts and Crafts, Quilting, Foods, Photography, Healthy ect and I made a BB gun target. I enjoy taking pictures to Lifestyles and Move Across America. This past year I en- exhibit for photography. 4-H is about learning new things and I like that. joyed our foods project, helping with the backpack snacks program and being on the Valentine Tea Committee. This My name is Caroline Proctor. I have been a Clover Kid year we invited our grandparents to come to our tea. for two years. I like that we learn lots of things and that During Achievement Day I qualified for regional and we get to do them. I gave a demonstration about mixing state with my Technology Assisted Speech and a demoncolors with paint and crayons and food dye. stration in Leisure Education, focusing on volleyball. At I like that we get to tell people what we are doing so they can see it. I like that we get to see people doing other things too. I made a pillow with my Granny and I made a matchstick cross. I went to a Clover Kid day and got a picture-frame kit that I made for the fair. I helped with the Pepsi stand at the fair and went on lots of rides! I like 4-H!
Clara and Caroline Proctor baked and decorated tiny cakes together.
Clara Proctor made a quilt top out of her favorite colors. Hi, my name is Clara Proctor, I am 15 years old and I am a six year member of the Irwin 4-H Club. This year I was elected president. We had eight new members join our club, giving our group a new total of 14 members. One of the highlights for me about 4-H is getting to go to the fair. I love getting to create something that I was learning about previously this year and share it, as well as look at what other things were made in that project. This year I was in four different projects and took 11 different exhibits to display. I made a quilt and yeast rolls and I took several photos that I like. I also enjoy running the Pepsi stand. The lights of the carnival rides, the heat (and smell) of too many people in one little room and the sound of friendly voices taking orders and making chit chat is a very interesting and special picture and memory that I have had for about as long as I can remember. Another fun thing that we do every year at the fair is give our demonstrations or speeches in the 4-H trailer on the square. I am so blessed to have been able to participate in 4-H. Through it I have had the opportunity to learn many new things and it’s just been a really neat experience. My name is Conrad Proctor, and I am 10. I have been in 4-H five years (two as a Clover Kid). I really enjoyed this year because I got to build a catapult in woodworking with my older brother and I welded a boot scraper and other such things. In Photography I took pictures on a trip and I showed some at the fair. They were of the Eternal Flame, the White House, the Liberty Bell, the Washington Monument, the Capitol and the Statue of Liberty. I liked our club meetings because we had a big photography day and had new kids in our club. Also in our club meeting we raked leaves for a man who can’t do it himself. see PROFILES, page 6C
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ing with other Barton County members. In this project we learn about safety of the sports, as well as enter competiMy demonstrations this year were “Cake Mix Cookies” tions. I encourage everybody to see what 4-H has to offer them. and “Resurrection Rolls.” They were both delicious.
Conrad Proctor took many photos of his family history trip.
Conrad Proctor learned to weld. Hello, my name is Tanya Crabtree. I am excited that this is the second year for being the Beef project leader. Our goal is to meet the second Sunday of each month. This last year we learned to make rope halters and neck ropes, learned how to wash and blow dry cattle, attended the Dallas County Beef Camp, Ft. Scott livestock judging camp and practiced quick release knots. Any Barton County 4-H member enrolled in Beef is welcome to join the project meeting. Our next meeting will be Sunday, Oct. 12, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This will be a lunch meeting, so plan on bringing a side dish. For more information contact Elaine Davis at the extension office.
Payden Nolting enjoys a third championship drive with show buddies Connor and Mason Brown. Connor won Grand Champion Barrow and Payden won Reserve Champion.
Hi, I’m Aidan Reed and I’m a member of the City Clover 4-H Club. My projects this year were Arts and Crafts, Reptiles and Amphibians and Robotics. I have a lot of fun working on my projects. I really like Reptiles and Amphibians. I have two Red Eared Slider turtles, Snippy and Snappy, that I have raised since they were about the size of a quarter. My Mom and I saved them off of the hot highway about two years ago. They’re fun to watch and are really smart. In Robotics I made a small robot out of recycled household items. I got Grand Champion at OEF and a blue ribbon at the Lamar Fair. It was interesting to see that you can make something fun from used parts that could have easily been thrown away. I went to Barton County Achievement Day this year. I received a certificate for Move Across Missouri, placed first in Personal Development and I did a humorous interpretation of, So God Made A Farmer, by Paul Harvey. I did it at OEF and also at the gospel sing at the Lamar Fair. Boy was I nervous! It was a good experience, though. I get to go on to the state competition at MU in Columbia in October. My sister Mycah and I did a sign language duet for Share the Fun and we performed it at OEF and at the 4-H booth and gospel sing at the Lamar Fair. I think my favorite thing in 4-H this year was going to 4-H Camp at Camp Smokey. I had a blast! I went trout fishing for the first time. I didn’t catch any, but it was a lot of fun. We swam, hiked, did craft projects and I made a lot of friends and the food was super good. I can’t wait to go next summer. I also had a good time doing Community Service projects. I think it’s important to help others. I helped collect food and clothes for the Good Samaritan Shop, Operation Christmas Child and I spent a lot of time at Maple Senior Living watering flowers, playing games and visiting with the residents and helping with the aquarium. I have a good time with the residents. I like 4-H a lot. I get to do fun activities and have a good time with my friends. Every kid should try 4-H. I know they would like it.
Payden Nolting is a fourth year member of the LearnA-Do 4-H Club. During those years she has learned to show market goats and market hogs. She won Grand Champion Market Barrow in 2012 and 2013 and Reserved Grand Champion at the 2014 Lamar Fair. The past two years Payden has also exhibited photos and received two blue ribbons! This past summer Payden has also competed in the Missouri Youth Show Pig Circuit and did well. Payden’s photos and hogs also went to the Ozark Empire Gala. Payden joined Lilly Weber, Marcy Miller and Lakin Standley on a team that competed in Livestock Judging, Sales Presentation, Photography, Stockmen’s ID and Livestock Showmanship. Their sales team won second overall in the junior division and the Learn-A-Do 4-H Club as a whole won first place overall. Payden received third place high point winner overall in the Junior Division and first place in Junior photo in photography. Next year Payden plans to continue showing market Hi, I’m Mycah Beth Reed and I’m a member of the City hogs and plans to add beef cattle to her exhibiting line up! Clover 4-H Club. My projects this year were Poultry, My name is Lilly Weber and I am a Barton County 4-H Child Development, Health and Fitness, Crochet, Cake member. I have been a member for two years. 4-H has Decorating, Food Preservation and Clothes You Buy. I a lot of projects to choose from. I have chosen to be in love 4-H because I have so many opportunities to meet the swine, beef, sheep and goats, as well as cooking and new people and do things that I would not get to do otherphotography. My favorite project is the beef project. I like wise. This year I went to 4-H camp for the first time down this best because of my heifer, Amy. I have shown Amy in at Camp Smokey. I made so many new friends. We did many places like Denver, Colo. and Sioux Falls, S.D. Amy crafts, went hiking, swam, sang a lot of camp songs, went is a purebred Gelbvieh heifer. When she is done showing, on aqua walks and we had a dance the last night. Camp was awesome! I can’t wait to go next year. she will become part of my cow herd. I enjoy doing Community Service and I think it’s very Not only do I show cattle, but I have learned how to feed important to be active in your community. A few things and care for them, as well as how to judge livestock. I have learned a lot in 4-H and made many friends. I did were, I rang the bell at Christmas for the Salvation Army, I helped collect clothing and food items for the There is something for everyone in 4-H! Good Samaritan Shop, collected and donated Bibles for a 4-H has something from livestock to gardening and from cooking to crafts. You are sure to find a project you’ll like! My name is George Weber and I am a member of Barton County 4-H. I have been a member for five years. I enroll in a variety of projects. A couple of my favorites are the beef projects and shooting sports. I enjoy the beef because I like going places, meeting new people and learning new things while showing my cattle. Through my beef project I have traveled to Kansas, Colorado, South Dakota and Minnesota, as well as Missouri. Through these opportunities I have got to see and learn many interesting things. I also get to meet other 4-H members while doing something I enjoy. The other project I really enjoy is the shooting sports. I enjoy this project because I like shooting a gun and be-
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prison ministry, helped with Operation Christmas Child and volunteered at Maple Senior Living. I spend a lot of time with the residents. I help in the dining room, visit and play games with the residents, help plan activities and work in the flower beds and sometimes help with housekeeping. I attended Barton County Achievement Day. I did two demonstrations, personal development, judged poultry, modeled and interviewed in Clothes You Buy and did a sign language duet with my brother, Aidan, for Share the Fun. I took my demonstration in Health and Fitness, Share the Fun and Poultry judging on to Regional Achievement Day at OEF in Springfield. I qualified for state in Clothes You Buy and spent the day at MU in Columbia taking modeling lessons and learning how to choose clothing for the right season and what accessories would be appropriate. Then I participated in the fashion show. This was a fun project for me, especially since I love to shop! I had projects qualify for OEF and they did well. I received one Grand Champion on my First Aid Kit and two Reserve Champion awards on my Homemade Egg Candler and a Child’s Hiking Survival Kit and the rest received blue ribbons and one red. At the Lamar Fair my projects received five Grand Champions and two blue ribbons. I was really excited. Also at the Lamar Fair my brother and I did our sign language duet at the 4-H booth and then we performed it at the gospel sing and I also sang a solo at the gospel sing. I like working on my projects because I get to spend time with my family. We have a good time and we all learn together. I think my favorite projects this year were Poultry and Health and Fitness. I love my chickens. I did an Egg Candling demonstrations to check fertility of eggs in an incubator several times and I had baby chicks everywhere! I also sold eggs. In my Health and Fitness project I planned healthy menus, swam, ran and exercised a lot. I was the county winner in Move Across Missouri. I swim competitively for the Lamar Tiger Sharks. I placed first at the A-Conference Tri State meet this summer in the 11-12 year old girl’s division. I worked really hard this summer on technique and endurance and it helped me a lot. I like going to the meetings and spending time with my friends. We have a really good time. 4-H is an awesome program. It’s competitive and everyone likes to win, but it’s not all about winning. It’s about learning new things and becoming an active and helpful member in your club and community. If you want to make new friends and have a lot of fun...join 4-H.
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The Learn-A-Do Club had a great year full of many fun and educational activities. They started off the year with a planning meeting in Septem-
ber, to lay out the year's activities. For the October meeting they went to Scott and Kelly Nolting's for a hayride and wiener roast. They had a
lot of fun and enjoyed the hayride. The November meeting was at the Oakton Methodist Church, where they made Christmas decorations for the Lamar nursing home. Michelle Morgan provided the supplies for the decorations. The December activity was Christmas caroling at the Lamar nursing home. Decorations that had been made at the November meeting were passed out to the people there. After the caroling the group went to the Wolf Building for a Learn-A-Do 4-H Club members with their Christmas party and gift ribbons at Barton County Achievement Day are, exchange. left to right, Annabell Crabtree, Elise James, They went to Lowe's Skateway in Pittsburg, Clarise James, Cora James and Marcy Miller. Kan., for the January meeting. They had fun skating, with the older kids helping the younger
Bowling was on the agenda for the March Learn-A-Do 4-H Club meeting. Pictured in the foreground are Gabby Diggs, Cora James and Marcy Miller. Crystal Kahl and Erica McCaslin are in the background.
kids learn how to skate. The February meeting was held at the Osage Prairie YMCA in Nevada, Mo. They were able to swim, play basketball and racquetball. They all brought drinks and munchies to share. The March meeting was also a fun time at Holiday Lanes in Pittsburg, Kan. They had many bowling and played in the arcade, too. The April and May meeting were at the Wolf Building, to practice giving demonstrations and public speaking for the achievement days, judging and reasonings and fair competitions. It really helps to practice in front of friends before going to the achievement days and fairs. The June meeting was also held at
the Wolf Building and the group practiced on judging projects. There were many different projects to judge like gardening, cooking, clothing, beef, swine and how to set a table. The July meeting was at Shady Beach in Noel, for canoeing. It was a fun time for all that came. The August meeting was time to shine at the Lamar Fair. Along with the club meetings, many of the club members had project meetings such as cooking, beef, shooting sports and horses they attended throughout the year, too. Many of the members also attend and compete in Barton County Achievement Day, Regional Achievement Day,
Livestock Judging classes and competitions, Ozark Empire Fair, Missouri State Fair, Lamar Fair and other competitions. Officers elected for the new year of 2014-15 are: Kelsie Morgan, president; Clayton Winslow, vice president; Mathew Morgan, secretary; Brandon Overman, treasurer; Lauren Dalby, reporter; Annabell Crabtree and Joy Kruet, flags and pledges; Kayden and Kaleb Winslow, song leaders; Theodore Crabtree and Crystal Kahl, games; Cora James, chaplain and Elise James, scrapbook and photographer. A big thanks to all the parents, sponsors and judges that helped make the year a fun and educational time.
Learn-A-Do 4-H Club members Clarise James, Lilly Learn-A-Do 4-H Club members Cora James, Weber and Cora James meet to make cookies for Clarise James and Elise James enjoyed a their cooking project. The group made cookies for hayride at the Scott and Kelly Nolting farm school teachers at the Lamar schools, 4-H sponsors for their October meeting. and AOK and Nathan's Place.
Barton County Teen Leaders are energized Barton Teen Leaders ginning the 2015 year. its first meeting Septemare energized about be- The leadership team held ber 17, to start the new 4-H year rolling. An awesome group of 4-H want to make a difference in the community, centered on a new theme of "Teens Teaching Teens". The group kicked off the new year, hosting a Teen Lock In on October 3, with movies, music, barbecue, games and etc. at the Wolf Center. 4-H youth in seventh through 12th grade were invited to come and enjoy an evening of fun and get energized to begin a new year of leadership, community service and youth development. The 4-H Teen Leaders have completed a variety of projects, with highlights being the Rick Mammen Sidewalk Project on the Historic Lamar Square and Community Gardens, located at Lamar Enterprise and
Barton County Memorial Hospital. They have provided education classes to Lamar Head Start and most recently presented The WET project "Ask The Bugs", with the Lamar summer school program, learning more about our environment. The Teen Leaders are planning to take their program a step further with a Media Smart Youth program, "Eat, Think and Be Active." The program is targeted for youth ages 11-13, with an emphasis on smart choices in health and wellbeing, as youth navigate the media world. It looks to be exciting year for youth in the Lamar community. If you would like to join the Barton County Teen Leaders contact Elaine Davis at the 4-H office, 682-3579.
Nate Cable works with students in the Lamar summer school program on the WET project, “Ask The Bugs” program. The program helped students learn more about the environment and what keeps the quality of water at safe levels. This program also meets the map testing qualification for fifth grade students. The Barton County Teen Leaders had a great time working with the students and hope to continue the learning process with a water festival later in the spring.
The Barton County Beef Project Group, led by Tanya Crabtree, went to livestock judging camp at Fort Scott Community College. A one day beginner’s camp was run by Ft. Scott Livestock Judging Coach Ryan Page.
The members had a great time learning how to judge cattle, sheep, goats and swine. Ryan was a great teacher that worked in an
easy to understand pace and encouraged participation. When asked, each member said they would look forward to attend-
Beef project group keeps busy ing again next year. The next camp will be in June of 2015. All 4-H members interested in judging are welcome to attend.
Beef project members Theo Crabtree, Kade Trout and Cole Yount are pictured at the Dallas County Beef Camp. Those attending the livestock judging camp were, left to right, Connor Brown, Matthew Morgan, Mason Brown, Cole Young, Annabell Crabtree and Crystal Kahl.
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Gold Buckle Gala Extravaganza
Learn-A-Do participated in the Gold Buckle Gala Extravaganza in July. The club received outstanding club and the members came home with individual and team awards. The weekend consisted of livestock judging, stockman's contest, sales teams and photography contest. The Gala was full of showing, hard work, learning and fun.
Aidan and Mycah Reed performed a sign language duet of “Thank You For Giving to the The Barton County 4-H City Clovers visited Dr. Winslow's Payden Nolting, Kaitlyn Davis and Lord” for Share the Fun, as well as performing Lexi Phipps attended the 4-H Teen it at the Ozark Empire Fair and at the 4-H booth veterinarian clinic to learn about dog care. Conference in Columbia. and gospel sing at the Lamar Fair.
Connor, Mason and Addison Brown, members of the Learn-A-Do 4-H Club, are shown with their winnings from the 18 different pig shows they attended this year.
Lucas Speedway had a 4-H day for all 4-H members. Caitlin Moreno, Kelsie Morgan, Matthew Morgan, Trent Morgan and Tony Morgan enjoyed the day. Kelsie and Matthew led the racing fans in the American and 4-H pledges. Tony, Matthew and Kelsie rode in the pacer truck to start the race. It was a fun evening for everyone.