12-4-13 Lamar Democrat

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WEDNESDAY, December 4, 2013

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Annual collectibles show set for Carthage

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Members of the Lamar Tigers celebrate their third straight Missouri Class 2 State Championship on the field of the Edward Jones Dome in Saint Louis after routing Lawson 42-0.

The Barton-Jasper County Collectors Association will sponsor the 21st Annual Fall Coin, Stamp, Postcards, Sports Memorabilia and Collectibles Show at Carthage Memorial Hall, 407 S. Garrison (Hwy. 571) on Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dealers from Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas will offer 53 tables at the largest collectible show in southwest Missouri.

Admission is free. For more information call Brad Potter at 417-682-4500 after 6:30 p.m.

Engineering firm submits preliminary plans for bridge

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

LAMAR-Preliminary plans for a replacement bridge on Northwest 100th Road were submitted to the Barton County Commission at their weekly meeting, November 25. The bridge is one of four replacement bridges the commission is planning to build in 2014 under the Bridge Replacement Off Road System (BRO) program.

Steve Brown represented Great River Associates of Springfield, the engineering firm selected to design the bridge.

The bridge being replaced is located approximately two and one-half miles west of Missouri Highway 43 and is approximately 40 years old.

The commission originally considered renovating the old span, but when an inspection found that renovation would cost 70 percent of complete replacement, the commission followed a state recommendation to replace it. The new bridge will be 65 feet in length and 28 and one-half feet in width.

The next step will be negotiating the purchase of two small parcels of land needed for the new bridge. The Corps of Engineers will also have to be notified of the forthcoming project, which is a routine requirement.

It is expected that construction bids will be sought next spring. Eighty percent of the cost will be paid by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) with 20 percent coming from county coffers.

Since 100th Road is also the Barton/Vernon county line, the commission expects to contact the Vernon County Commission about sharing the expense.

INDEX

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

Tigers dominate Lawson 42-0

By CHRIS MORROW Lamar Democrat

chrismorrow@lamardemocrat.com

SAINT LOUIS-The Lamar Tigers completed one of the most remarkable seasons in Missouri high school football history Friday when they defeated Lawson 42-0 for their third straight Class 2 state championship.

When Lawson head coach Todd Dunn was asked if Lamar was the best there's been, he wouldn't go quite that far, saying that there were a lot of great teams before his time, but it was implied that his Cardinals had just faced a powerhouse.

"If there's too many teams better than that one, I don't want to meet them," Dunn said.

Early on it looked like the

two teams might be evenly matched. The Tigers took the opening kickoff and drove the ball deep into Lawson territory before giving it up on downs.

"Early their defensive line gave us some trouble slanting inside," said Tigers head coach Scott Bailey. Dunn said his team's early defensive success had a lot to do with his group being fresh.

"They (the Tigers) put up so many numbers because they just wear people down," Dunn acknowledged in the post game press conference.

The Cardinal offense also looked good early, moving the ball to the Lamar 45 before they were forced to punt. The Tigers took over at their two yard line and were able to push the ball out to their 31 before punting. A 15 yard return set

up the Cardinals at the Tiger 48 yard line.

Defensive end Ben Bailey one half of the defensive end combo of he and his brother Ben Bailey, The Bookend Baileys - combined with fellow senior Brandon Eaves to take down Garett Titus for a loss of one on first down. Two incomplete passes later the Cardinals were punting again. This time the Tigers took over at their 38 yard line and put together a four play scoring drive. Senior wingback Ethan Taffner ran 37 yards and classmate Jared Beshore followed with a scoring run, his first of three in the first half. On the touchdown the Tigers employed an option play that was rarely used during the 14 games leading up to the title contest.

"We had it but (during the

season) we didn't want to show everything," said Bailey after the game. "It's an option read.

We put it in basically because we've had a tough time defending it." He said the key was getting the mesh point between the running back (Beshore) and the quarterback, Levi Petersen. The Tigers encountered no problems with the mesh point despite their unorthodox spinning-back offense that requires the quarterback to take the shotgun snap and meet the wing back with the ball, a scheme that requires precise timing and offers a lot of moving parts. Friday it was as fluid as it was effective. Beshore scored from 31 yards out on the play and Todd Morrow booted the point after for a 7-0 lead.

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MCB visits Lamar to present first place award get projects accomplished.

She always puts her community first. Her long list of accomplishments can be tracked by her activities in leadership with local peers and at both the regional and state levels. Roland’s philosophy of helping to The MCB visited Lamar to recognize their first place win in Category “Make the Best V of the 2013 MCB awards competition for youth groups. Pictured are, Better” is only MCB Executive Director Jan Simon; Missouri State Representative Mike one of her outKelley and MCB President John Gulick as they congratulate the youth standing qualiduring a local Rotary luncheon. The youth present were Hannah Moyer, ties.

Deborah SneNate Cable, Tinsley Rutledge, Kenna Roland and Lia Yeghoyants. digar received Missouri Community Better- and service. While local adults a 2013 MCB Adult Leadership ment (MCB) visited the com- have provided guidance, the lo- Award. Snedigar was recogmunity of Lamar on November cal youth are clearly in charge nized for her impressive enthu19, to present them with a sign of selection, planning and im- siasm, leadership and creativity recognizing their first place plementation of projects. Very to make any project she is inwin in Category V of the 2013 noteworthy projects include volved in successful. Snedigar’s MCB Awards Competition for the community gardens and motto is “Bloom where you are planted, or in my case, trans“Invest an Acre”.

Youth Groups.

The Lamar Youth Group was Kenna Roland received a 2013 planted”. Snedigar knows well recognized by the MCB judges MCB Youth Leadership Award. that you have to find ways to for taking advantage of excel- Roland has been recognized become involved in the comlent local adult leadership to by members of the community munity. She takes great pride in select their own projects that for her outstanding leadership community involvement and are appropriate and beneficial skills and for her passion for is always willing to step up to to their community. They were service to her community. Ro- leadership roles. Snedigar is very impressed with this youth land has a unique ability to set one of those individuals not group’s example of commit- examples in leadership skills afraid to take on any project ment to the welfare of the com- that also motivates others to and works hard to achieve a munity through volunteerism be responsible, cooperate and better community and make a

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correspondents Coonfoot & Vicinity

By LOUISE OTT

Peeking out the door this early Monday morning I see our dear Lord is blessing us with big snowflakes and the ground is still covered.

Remember, Steve Patterson, pastor of Alba Friends Church nonprofit organization, appreciates any donation from anyone. Plans are to serve coffee, pastries and chips in the evenings on Thursday through Saturday in the fall. All are volunteers and anyone that can help should call his cell phone at 417-7933308 or his home phone, 1-417-525-6107. He can tell you more about the lunches and what days.

The café is at 212 Main in Alba.

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

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

Michael, Melissa, Margaret and Matthew and Gay Straw, Columbia, and Marjorie and Janice Destefino, Louise Ott, Kenneth Dee and Esther Archer were dinner guests of George Straw on Saturday. Other visitors were Vanessa and Nathaniel, Lonnie and Bonnie Hudson and Lonnie Lund and son.

We want to thank everyone for the calls and visits about the passing of our sister, Frances Roberts.

Her funeral was Saturday

at Cave Springs Cemetery at Sarcoxie. She was 85 years young. Mike Straw officiated at the services.

Happy and safe Thanksgiving everyone.

For-getme-nots

By GAIL LEAMING

Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is a new birthday suit. The one I have now is old, used, wrinkled and saggy.

Thank You. Gail.

With this cold weather we have, just stayed home except with the have to cases. It is sort of like what did you do yesterday and you answer nothing because I didn’t finish doing nothing yesterday.

I did get my sewing room cleaned while Russ and Ron were bird hunting with Kellie and Chuck Dake. Guess they had a good time, because we sure got a lot of quail to fry in the kitchen and the dogs were about worn out after two days of running.

I hear Kenneth Banta is getting cabin fever and wants out with him feeling so much better. He does have a lot of good help doing chores, so just wait it out, Kenneth.

Austen Harshaw stopped in for a chat but missed Ron, so he said he would be back this week. Ron had to have blood drawn this week and we also had to go to Springfield for a little while.

Looked up a fellow quilter that I met on the last cruise. Her husband plays guitar and wanted a place to play, so I gave him directions to Red Oak 2. I also got in another shop hop up 71 Highway to

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Butler from Lamar. I ran into an old friend, Charlene Wilkerson. She was doing the hop too and we met in Rockville. I even got Clea Kleeman’s costumes done and back to her. She is back to float building again for Christmas. Carol Van Dey booked tickets for the 15th at Stones Throw, so Kamala the date is changed and we will see you there on that date.

We just got word that the landlord we had in Oklahoma City with the RV passed away. Ted was a good ole boy and he and wife Donna took such good care of our RV while we were recuperating from our wreck a couple of years ago. Kim Stuart was also a watcher of our RV and she was the one that let me know. She is in Arkansas this week to be with her grandchild and the kids for Thanksgiving.

Another sad week in politics with a little more of our Constitution being chipped away. This quote is brought to mind by Mark Twain – “Suppose you were an Idiot, Suppose you were a member of Congress, but then I repeat my self. Also -I contend that a nation trying to tax themselves in to prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket trying to pull himself up by the handle”. By Winston Churchill, “If you think health care is expensive now just wait until it is free”. P J O’Rourke. And last but not least – “I don’t make jokes, I just watch the government and report it,” Will Rogers.

Ron got stuck out in the back 80 and had to walk the half mile back. I had to go back and pull him out with the tractor. Hope

he waits until it is warmer before we have to do that again. That old tractor is cold without a cab. Last day of gun season for deer today, so maybe the gunfire will calm down now.

Congrats to Joel Kleeman for another deer this year.

Hoping all had a Happy Thanksgiving.

Maxine’s Musings

By MAXINE MORIN

Gee! It gets dark early of an evening. Did you witness white snowflakes drifting down to earth one morning last week? It looked as if some of them melted before hitting the ground. The adults were glad and the kids were sad!

Congratulations to the Lamar Tigers football team and their coaches.

They are Missouri State Champions for the third year in a row! Wow!! Eddie and I watched the game on channel 3.

I hope all had a nice Thanksgiving.

Donna Wescott, Max and Cathy Orahood, Jamey Wescott and Jazmine took me to Denny’s. We had a nice time visiting while having a turkey dinner.

The Calla Rebekah Lodge 160 held their meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Odd Fellows Hall. Lodge convened at 7:30 p.m., with Noble Grand Cindi McIntire presiding. During the business meeting election of officers was held for the term of 2014.

Elected were Denzil Divine, noble grand; Carol Branum, vice grand; Donna Wescott, secretary and Roselea McClintock,

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treasurer. Appointed officers will be named at installation, which will be held Wednesday, Dec. 4.

The lodge voted to “Ring the Bell” for the Salvation Army. The members will have a Christmas party on December 18. It was reported that member Marcia Pennell is being treated for a cracked ankle. The next meeting will be December 4, 7:30 p.m.

Bring refreshments, supper is canceled.

I read the following in the AARP magazine of November, 2013. Don’t Wash That Chicken!

Rinsing raw chicken spreads bacteria around and increases the risk of illness. Keep your hands washed while handling raw chicken. This was by food safety researcher Jennifer Quinlan at Drexel University and written by E. Agnvall and C. Sagon.

I did not get my “Elephant Ear” bulbs dug this year. They are on the south side of the house.

Here is to hoping that one or two will make it through the winter.

VFW Post No. 3691 and Ladies Auxiliary are having their Christmas dinner on Sunday, Dec. 8, in the Memorial Hall basement. The post is fur-

nishing the meat, with all bringing carry-in dishes.

The winners of the VFW sponsored Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition for high school students and the Patriot’s Pen written essay contest for middle school will be special guests.

Each one will present their winning essay to the group. Their families are invited to the dinner at 12:30 p.m. Veterans and families are welcome.

Remember our military men and women in your prayers. Say “thank you” to the veterans of today.

Until next time…

WIC contract for Barton County Health Department Barton County Health Department signed a WIC contract for 2014. WIC is a USDA Nutritional Program for women, infants and children. WIC serves pregnant, breastfeeding and post partum women, infants and children up to their fifth birthday.

Income guidelines are based on 185 percent of poverty level, which for a family of three can make $36,131 annually and still

qualify financially. Following a health and nutritional screening, qualified WIC participants receive nutrition education, medical referrals and nutritious foods each month.

Women and children receive milk, cheese, eggs, cereal, bread, tortillas, peanut butter, canned or dry beans, juice and fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables.

Breastfeeding women who do not

receive formula for their infants also receive extra milk, cheese, breads and canned fish. Breastfed infants not receiving any formula at six months old receive infant cereal, 64 jars of infant fruits and vegetables and 31 jars of infant meats. Non breastfed infants receive formula and at six months old, infant cereal and 31 jars of fruits and vegetables are added to their food

package.

WIC participants are recertified every six months to remain on the WIC program. For more information or to make an appointment for WIC call the Barton County Health Department at 417-6823363 or come to 1301 E. 12th St., in Lamar.

Services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Club Note

LAMAR COUNTRY CLUB WINTER BRIDGE CLUB

tenbarger with Betty Gideon winning second.

The hostess next week, December 3, is scheduled to be Imogene Williams. BetGloria Kurtz was the hostess Tuesday, ty Gilkey will be the hostess on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The winner was Margaret Wat- Dec. 10.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - DEC. 12TH

Chamber of Commerce Open House: 1pm - 5pm Parade: 6pm (Theme: Hollywood Christmas - Our Favorite Christmas Movies & Cartoons) Christmas Goodies Sold by Local Civic & Charity Groups around the Square.

Businesses Open Late for Holiday Shopping (or List Making for the little ones!)

Enjoy the sounds of Carolers around the square.

Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves of Madhatterr Toys & Games at our downtown Toy Store - Madhatterr Toys & Games!

Plan your floats now & remember to put lights on your float - it WILL be dark!

Seeking Civic & Charity Groups to Sell Goodies Seeking Groups of Carolers Call the Chamber of Commerce: 682-3595

Hi Everybody!

I’m here to open the Christmas Shopping Season in your beautiful hometown!

Come on down & join the fun! It will put you in the Christmas mood fast! All the stores are aglow with Yuletide spirit and have the gifts to match. Now’s the time to take your pick from peak selections and get Christmas all wrapped up!

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Friends & Family

OATS Transportation Crabtrees to celebrate 50th Service continues through the winter season

By DORRIS MAYFIELD

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

For the public convenience and disposition, contacts and scheduled trips are as follows: Please note – the contact for Jasper has changed until further notice.

Lamar and Jasper, Dorris Mayfield, 417-6823842, e-mail chezdorri2127@att.net; Golden City, Bobbie Chappell, 417-537-8423, Dorris Mayfield, 417-682-3842; Lockwood, Irma Finley, 417-232-4020; Greenfield, Anna Boyd, 417637-2019; Arcola, Kyle Staley, 417-773-7381; Liberal and Mindenmines, Martha Carter, 417-8432070.

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

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The family of Sam and Margie Crabtree would like to invite family and friends to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Irwin Community Church, located on the corner of C Hwy. and NE 3rd Lane in Irwin. No gifts please; however, cards are welcomed. pick up in Barton County for trip to Springfield; * Tuesday of each week, pick up in Mindenmines and Liberal for trip to Lamar; * Wednesday of each week, pick up in Golden City and Jasper for trip to Lamar; * Fourth Thursday of each month, pick up in Barton County for trip to Nevada.

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

We thank OATS driver Curtis Barrett, who has retired, for his service.

The position for Dade County driver will be fulfilled as soon as the designated individual finishes his driver’s training under the OATS requirements. * First Monday of each month, pick up in Dade County for trip to Springfield; * Second Monday of

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

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

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

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

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Metzger’s Mutterings

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat melodymetzger@ lamardemocrat.com

By the time this comes out the 50th anniversary of JFK’s death will have passed and all the hoopla that went with it. I know it was a very important part of history, but really don’t understand why it has to be re-hashed again and again. Why can’t they just let all the families involved have their peace? I guess because it was such a part of my life when it occurred, and throughout the ensuing years, that I don’t really understand why people can’t leave it alone, but that is the way I feel.

Richardson, Texas was a wonderful town to grow up in and I feel truly blessed to be able to call it my hometown.

Dallas was literally right across the street, but when we moved to Richardson it was still consid-

ered a fairly small town.

Unfortunately, times have changed and it has grown to become part of the huge metroplex.

My memories are still of a close knit community.

Many of the people that moved to Richardson about the same time we did were families of engineers whose fathers had been transferred there.

When I was eight, my mom and dad were divorced and we moved in with my stepfather at his home on Belt Line.

An influential family in my life moved in two doors down after their father was transferred to the area. There were 10 children in the family; six boys and four girls, and two of the girls were around my age. Margaret Grace (known to me as Margaret, but now to others as Grace) was my age and is one of my very best friends to this day.

The family was extremely musical with not

only their dad being a musician, but all the boys were excellent trumpet players and the girls had musical abilities as well, including the guitar, piano and violin.

At Christmas time, their family would gather on Christmas Eve and of course they always invited our family. It was one of moms and my favorite part of the holidays and we always looked forward to it. Of course over the years, as the kids grew and acquired wives and children of their own, their children who were also musically inclined would participate and it would end up being one big gathering. After we moved away mom and I would often long to be with them on Christmas Eve as they had such a special way of making you feel as if you were party of their family!

The family is still a close knit family, although Margaret now lives in Montana and many of the others are scattered. Everyone still tries to come home as much as they can as they are blessed to still have Mrs. Shafer still in their life. Mrs. Shafer now

lives southeast of Dallas and not too long ago I had the good fortune of going down to visit her and Margaret, who at the time was in Texas visiting. Seeing them it felt like we had just been together the day before and I love them like I do my own family.

Mrs. Shafer, who is a special Christian lady, is also a poet and sends me cards as often as she can and I look forward to each and every one.

She is one of my biggest fans and encouragers and I love having her in my life. I received a card from her yesterday, letting me know that they would have their Christmas musical gathering on the evening of December 28 this year and how I would give anything to be there with them. I know I will be in spirit as I have been for many years!

Mrs. Shafer wrote me this poem and wanted to

know if I could put it in the paper, so here it is: “I thank you, God, for all I see; For all the blessings surrounding me; But there are things I cannot see, the Heavenly blessings awaiting me”. Carolyn “Kay” Shafer.

I am truly blessed to have had this family in my life and love them as my own. God knew what he was doing when he sent them to us and I will forever treasure their unconditional love.

STAR Students of the Week

STAR students at Lamar East Primary for the week of December 2 were, third row, left to right, Shayla Crockett, Wyatt Jeffries, Krissy Overstreet and Anthony Anderson; second row, Addie Garfield, Megan Tummons, Avery Reed and Eli Hull; first row, Taylor Gastel, Aliciah Sheriff, Ashby Feller and Norah Gardner. Not pictured is Zander Brayfield.

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SCHOOL

Show Tiger Pride!

Anyone wishing to honor the Lamar football team or a specific player, please notify Melissa Little at 417-682-5529 ext. 62 or melissa@lamardemocrat.com.

Dorian Engelbrecht, son of Jarod and Krystal Engelbrecht, is the sixth grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School.

Dorian likes to play football. He likes playing the drums in band and also likes to go hunting with his dad.

Jenna Polodna, daughter of Travis and Laura Polodna, is the seventh grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. The thing Jenna enjoys doing is playing with her dogs.

Her favorite sport is volleyball and her favorite holiday is Christmas.

Jacob Shields, son of Steve and Rhonda Shields, is the eighth grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Jacob participates in Math Counts and he is an algebra student. He is building a six foot R.C. plane and he builds models. He enjoys history and traveling west.

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school/Sports LHS students attend math contest

Students from Lamar High School attended a math contest on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Springfield Catholic High School.

Freshmen were Carmen Miller, who placed first on the Countdown and Nathan Luthi who placed first on Sprint.

Sophomore Griffen Leininger placed second on Target. Juniors attending were Caleb Luthi, who earned third place on Sprint and Trenton Maberry, who made sure everyone was safe and accounted for. Seniors Ryan Luthi and

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Jasper High School students attend bullying prevention summit

Cody Rawlings did an excellent job in Cody's words, "Doing math for three hours, four different ways (against his will but we know better)."

Students all took the Sprint, Target, Team, and Relay tests. High school sponsor Mr. Robertson was pleased with the success of the group. Mrs. Robertson enjoyed driving the mini bus. Thank you so much to these students for representing Lamar High School well at this academic contest.

Lady Tigers steal win over Diamond The Lady Tiger basketball team won their season opener in dramatic fashion Monday, Nov. 25, by outscoring their opponent 20-8 in the fourth quarter. The final score was 45-42. Lamar had a rough first half and looked a little out of sync as they went to the locker room at halftime down 22-15. The Lady Wildcats were able to extend their lead in the third quarter to 34-25 and looked as if they were in control going into the final frame. However, the Tigers relied on their defense and some key free throws to come away with the victory.

Lamar chipped away at the lead and was able to close the gap to a 38-39 deficit with 2:40 left in the game. After a Ryan

O’Sullivan steal, Emmie Robertson was fouled and gave the Tigers their first lead when she hit both of her foul shots at the 2:14 mark. But the lead didn’t last long as Diamond hit one of two free throws and then scored again, putting Diamond back on top 42-40 with 1:46 remaining in the game.

On Lamar’s next possession, Shelby Haskins was fouled while she was trying to put the ball back up after an offensive rebound. She sank both of her free throws, tying the game at 42 with 56 seconds left. Ryan O’Sullivan then swiped another ball from the opponent and scored a layup to put Lamar back on top. Taylor Jackson poked the ball away again as Diamond was driving in. She then was fouled and made one

of two foul shots to put Lamar up by three with 22 seconds left in the contest. Diamond got the ball back one more time, but was unable to score.

Chynna Moore led the Tigers’ offense with 13 points, Taylor Jackson added 11 and Ryan O’Sullivan chipped in eight. To round out the scoring Emmie Robertson had three, Shelby Haskins six, Alyssa Fanning two and Trinity Cornell two. The Lady Tiger JV also won their contest with a score of 36-32. The girls traveled to Webb City to take on the Cardinals Tuesday, Dec. 3 and are headed to Springfield Thursday to meet up with Springfield Central. Their first home game will be on Tuesday, Dec. 12, against Pierce City. Please come out and support the girls!

The Lamar Middle School seventh and eighth grade football program concluded a successful season on October 24, with a combined record of 10-0-2.

The seventh grade Brotherhood finished with a record of four wins, no losses and tied twice. The seventh graders earned victories this season defeating Seneca, East Newton, Aurora and

Monett, while they tied in their games against Mt. Vernon and Cassville. This was a very hard working group that was fun and impressive to watch.

The eighth grade finished their season undefeated with a record of six wins and no losses. They finished their middle school career undefeated in seventh and eighth grade, earning the dis-

tinction as the first Lamar Middle School squad to win 12 games during both years in middle school.

A special thank you goes out to the many people involved in the program helping the kids to have a successful experience. Ultimately, appreciation goes to the players for their dedication and effort during the hours spent in the weight room during winter and

summer weights, as well as to the parents for their dedication and effort in transporting their sons to and from weights as well as practice, in addition to the support given by attending home and away games.

The coaches would also like to thank the following people for their assistance and support including Chris Davey, Lance Hardman, David Compton,

Cindy Gammon, Heather Bayless, Nikki Brand and Wendy Bartholomew, as well as the numerous fathers who donated their time by participating on the “chain gang” during home games.

The future of Lamar Football looks bright as these seventh and eighth grade boys look to help out the brotherhood as they prepare to begin their high school football

careers.

The future of the Brotherhood looks exciting as the seventh graders will prepare to return as eighth graders next year and the eighth graders will begin their high school football careers.

LMS coach Glen Cox was quoted as stating, “We really enjoyed the opportunity to coach such great kids, as they were truly a pleasure to coach”.

turned the ensuing kickoff 61 yards to the Lamar 38, but defensive coordinator Thad Lundine's group was up to the challenge. A third down pass from Titus to Austen Eskew netted only three yards when sophomore linebacker Jed Stahl tackled Eskew five yards short of the marker, forcing a field goal attempt that was wide right. The Cardinals would struggle to threaten again.

The Tigers took over at their 20. Petersen ran for five yards on first down and the next play he handed to Beshore on the option play around the right end and the senior followed a lead block from junior guard Trenton Mooney. Beshore planted his right foot and cut up the field through an opening in the Cardinal defense. He sprinted past the Cardinal secondary and outran his pursuers 75 yards for a touchdown.

The Tigers led 14-0 a minute and a half into the second quarter.

Sensing a breaking point the Lamar defense rose to the occasion, forcing a quick punt. Their offense set up at the 37 and five plays later they were in the end zone again, this time on a 41 yard Beshore run.

The Tigers came into the contest on the verge of breaking the national scoring record for high school football, a record held by Albemarle, a high school in North Carolina that scored 903 points in 16 games in 2001. Refu-

gio, a school in Texas scored 891 in 2011. Albemarle did it in 16 games; Refugio did it in 15 games. The Tigers would finish with 883 points in 15 games, but Beshore said that wasn't the team's focus.

"Winning a state title means the most to us," said Beshore.

The Tigers were well on their way, leading 21-0 halfway through the second quarter.

Lundine's defense forced another three and out and following a Cardinals punt, Lamar's offense took over at their 30.

They orchestrated a nine play drive with Petersen rushing for 24 yards on a third and 13 to keep it alive. Five plays later junior quarterback Tripp Tucker took the shotgun snap and headed up the middle. He bounced outside and outran the Cardinals defense for a 25 yard touchdown.

The Tigers offense features a pair of quarterbacks, Petersen and Tucker, who set up side by side in a shotgun formation with two wingbacks offset from the tight ends, Sam Bailey and William O'Brien. The scheme is full of misdirection, ball fakes and versatility, but the formations are not complicated. Early on the Cardinals were throwing different looks at the Tigers offensive line and tight ends, but adjustments were made up front by Bailey's line and the Cardinals were unable to keep up with La-

mar's physical play and found themselves in a big hole. The Cardinals offense put together one last effort to put up first half points, moving deep into Tiger territory late in the half. Facing a second and nine from the Lamar 12, the Cardinals shifted their formation leaving senior cornerback Mark Bartlett alone with receiver Dakota Smidt.

Quarterback Garrett Titus looked to his right but the Tigers secondary on that side had everyone covered and the pass rush forced him to look to his left quickly and he unloaded a throw that a diving Bartlett came up with for an interception at the Lamar one yard line.

The Tigers went to the half up 28-0.

Lamar's defense started the second half with the same mentality that enabled them to limit opponents to just over eight points a game on the season. Smidt looked for running room on first down from the Lawson 43 but found only senior linebacker JT Tucker for no gain. Stahl made a stop on second down and Beshore went up high to pick off Titus on third down. He returned the interception 38 yards to the Lawson 25 yard line.

Three plays later the Tigers were in the end zone again on an eight yard Petersen run. Morrow's kick put the Tigers up 35-0.

The Tigers added a touchdown late in the third quarter when sophomore Danny Embry

slipped tackles on his way to a 38 yard touchdown that set the final score.

The Tigers 883 points is the record for Missouri teams of all size classifications and is even more impressive a figure considering that with a 35 point lead the clock runs continuously in the second half. Once again the second half went quick as the Tigers "turbo clocked" their opponent again.

Lawson finished 12-3.

The Tigers finished 14-1, their only blemish coming when Carl Junction scored on a desperation trick play as time ran out to win 50-46 in week six. Sam Bailey said that though painful, the loss helped the Tigers gear up for the title run.

"It helped us make adjustments for upcoming opponents," he said. "It also gave us a feeling in our stomach that we never wanted to go through again."

Carl Junction ended up running through the Big 8 Conference as undefeated champs. Their only two losses were to eventual Class 4 state champs Webb City.

On the season the Tigers racked up nearly 7,000 yards rushing. Beshore had nearly 1,500 and Petersen had over 2,300.

Friday they led the way again with 212 and 152 respectively on 11 and 24 attempts. Taffner had 52 yards on six carries. Embry had three for 47, while Tucker added two for 27 and Anthony Wilkerson had two for 23 yards.

The Tigers finished with 518 yards on 54 rushes.

They attempted only one pass that was incomplete.

Defensively the Tigers held the Cardinals to 77 yards on the ground and 92 in the air. Stahl had five total tackles to lead the team. Key to the defense on the season was senior defensive back Landon

Compton, whose versatility enabled the coaching staff to drop him in pass coverage, blitz him and bring him close to the line in run support.

He finished with four total tackles as did senior linebacker JT Tucker, junior cornerback William Kluhsman and senior defensive tackles Brandon Eaves and Jacob Rice.

Keegan Duncan, Johnny Brooks and Dylon Robertson each added two tackles.

When asked what the state championship meant to him, Petersen told the reporters in the post game press conference, "It means that all the time and effort we put in as a brotherhood has paid off."

The Tigers finish their historic season 14-1. A retrospective of the entire season will appear in an upcoming issue of the Democrat.

By LONNA JACKSON

Those attending the bullying prevention summit from Jasper were, front row, left to right, Rosa Flores, Birgit Anzjon, high school counselor Dana Sisk, curriculum director Amanda Moennig and PE teacher Lisa Cropper; middle row, left to right, Mason Olinger, Byron Stevens, Andrew Adams, Rylee Ervin, Grace Gazaway, Monica Steeves and Elizabeth Maneval; back row, left to right, Levi Brown, Hector Rivera, Blake Jeffries, Hayden Davis, Annie Wright, Haley Bennett, PE teacher Rich Adkins and Jenna Rector.

Students from Jasper High School attended the first ever Southwest Missouri Bullying Prevention Summit on Friday, Nov. 15. The summit was hosted by the Southwest Center for Excellence in Education and Character-Plus. More than 150 students from surrounding schools joined 16 Jasper students for a day of leadership and awareness training.

The students were led in exercises to help

them recognize their individual leadership strengths and differences.

They also spent time together in small groups working on team building skills and identifying areas of need on their campus.

At the end of the day each school worked together on an action plan focused on promoting positive school culture.

Students from each district were sponsored by an adult from their campus. Counselors, principals, resource officers and

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classroom teachers all served as sponsors from the different schools.

This was an amazing event and the Jasper students were excited about bringing what they learned back to their school. Monica Steeves, a Jasper junior, stated, “This was a great experience and I see hope in our schools’ future as a respectful place”.

A middle school summit and elementary school summit will follow in the coming months.

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Pictured is the dedication held in 1922 of the original Zion Lutheran Church.

Friends and family gather at former Zion Lutheran Church for All Saints Sunday

A good size crowd was on hand to observe All Saints Sunday on November 3, dedicating a commemorative tribute at the site of the former church in Meinert.

Friends and family of the former Zion Lutheran Church gathered on All Saints Sunday, Nov. 3, 2 p.m., to dedicate a commemorative tribute at the site of the former church in Meinert. Approximately 125 gathered to acknowledge the 86 years that Zion served families in the rural Meinert and Lockwood area.

Pastor Kyle Fittje of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lockwood, opened the dedication service with an invocation, followed by congregational singing of “Now Thank We All

Our God”. Pastor Bill Marler of Trinity Lutheran Church, Springfield, offered three scripture readings followed by a second hymn, “The Church's One Foundation”. Pastor Gary Griffin, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lockwood, delivered the message, followed by a blessing of the tribute by Pastor Fittje.

The service closed with a benediction from Pastor Ronnie Backs, St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Stockton. Following the service a message from Chaplain David Schilling, US

Navy, was read by his sister and niece, Valerie Hudspeth and Jarica Oeltjen; likewise, a letter from Pastor Donald Schedler whose parents served Zion in the 1960s was shared by Pastor Griffin. Wayne Schnelle, who also recognized the great grandson of Fred Meinert, who was in attendance, read a brief history of Meinert and Zion Lutheran Church, written by Clovis Haubein.

The program concluded with Gary Schilling, tribute architect and designer, acknowledging a host of individuals and groups who were instrumental in seeing this tribute become a reality.

Following the service many of the children enjoyed "cutting the ribbon" for the tribute, while all attendees enjoyed visiting, taking photos and reminiscing during a reception in the Meinert Community Center. Memorabilia from Zion was displayed including photos, books reflecting Zion's history and even attire worn by those attending worship services at Zion in the early 1900s.

The commemorative tribute is located four miles south and

Peterson Outdoor Ministries provides recreational therapy for wounded warriors

With the help of an army of dedicated volunteers, Peterson Outdoor Ministries has offered to Wounded Warriors, disabled veterans, and youth with terminal illnesses an opportunity to participate in outdoor sports that otherwise would not be available. In so many instances, the program becomes a valuable form of therapy. It is now in its fifth year.

The center of the program has been the farm of Mark and Trudy Peterson, located in southwestern Barton County northeast of Nashville. It involves the shooting sports but is not limited to them. When participating in an activity, a volunteer goes along to offer assistance if necessary.

Activities throughout 2013 included a wounded veteran duck hunt in Oklahoma in January, a wild game dinner

at Lamar’s First Christian Church in February, a wounded veteran feral hog hunt near Harrison, Ark. in March, a youth with disabilities and military chaplains turkey hunt in April, a Missouri Patriot Guard summer rally on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia in June, and a day on a shooting range at Bois D’Arc, also in June.

The latest activity that spurred lots of interest was the wounded warrior deer hunt, November 16-18.

The next goal of Peterson Outdoor Ministries is to buy or build a fully accessible lodge as a faith based retreat for combat veterans and their families.

It will be called the Lodge of Hope, and financial assistance for its construction is being sought.

This commemorative tribute, marking the original site of the Zion Lutheran Church, is located for miles south and two miles west of Lockwood. two miles west of Lockwood and is built on the very site where Zion Lutheran Church once stood. The tribute includes a historical narrative of the church, a photo of its 1922 dedication and key dates in its 130 year history, all etched in granite and embraced by a stainless steel steeple marking the exact location where

the church's steeple and front door once stood. Enhancing the tribute are eight newly planted gingko trees symbolizing the eight original windows of Zion's sanctuary. The site serves as a lasting tribute to all in this Christian community who were influenced by Zion Lutheran Church from 1883 to the present day.

den Tek receives go ahead for Jerre Algeo memorial

After a lot of searching and debating, Peter den Tek has been given the go ahead for a memorial to be erected in dedication of the crew of the B-17 of which Jerre Algeo was a crewmember. Staff Sergeant Algeo was with the U.S. Army Air Forces 407th Bomber Squadron, 92nd Bomber Group, that was shot down July 28, 1943. Algeo, who entered the service from Missouri, is buried in the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten Netherlands. The location of the memorial will be Fort Asperen, a 19th century fort near the village of Asperen, where den Tek resides.

Photoartdb Arts & Consulting holds grand opening celebration

GOLDEN CITY- On Saturday, Nov. 23, Photoartdb Arts & Consulting opened a holiday oriented portrait studio booth inside Sherry’s Store at 521 Main Street in Golden City.

At the grand opening, the owner/lead photographer, Deb Bentlage, set up appointments for photo sessions to create postcards, holiday cards, keep-

sake books for gift giving, calendars and more. Anyone that has an antique photograph that they would like to have made into a Christmas card for family and friends are welcome to bring it by for an assessment.

They also offer on-location shoots to capture pet portraits for cards or family gatherings and the Christmas tree, as

well as other settings. Gift card packages include different sizes of postcards and folded cards at reasonable prices, as well as photo ornaments for trees, or keepsake books for memories to come.

Regular store hours will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and occasionally on Sun-

day afternoons if a session is scheduled or Sherry’s Store is open. They will be in the booth unless an on-location shoot or other project is happening offsite. Please call 417-537-0120 or 917-754-1167 before coming, to ensure that the photographer will be there to meet your needs. Sherry’s Store can also be contacted at 417-537-

0119.

Photoartdb Arts & Consulting does small business marketing, web design, photography, graphic design and other marketing collateral like business cards, gift certificates and brochures. Please check their website at http://photoartdb. wix.com/photoartdbportfolio for sample projects and work.

Ordinance committee to recommend tighter rules on manufactured homes

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

LAMAR-There are two types of home structures currently being produced, other than custom built homes.

They are manufactured and modular homes. Modular homes are built to international standards, and may be situated in any residential zone in Lamar. Manufactured homes are built to lesser standards and are limited to being placed in R-3 residential zones and parks designated for them. Those parks are still called “mobile home” parks even though mobile homes have

not been produced since 1976. Lamar Building Inspector Greg Coats says it is impossible to distinguish between manufactured and modular homes by their outward appearance. Wiring and window installation are among the things that must be closely examined that sets apart modular from manufactured. The difference is very significant says Coats.

At the request of the Lamar City Council, its ordinance committee met November 26 to consider tighter rules on manufactured homes in the city and to recommend those rules to the full council for consideration.

After a thorough discussion, the committee will recommend that manufactured homes brought into the city will be allowed only in parks designed for them. There are five such parks within the city at this time. Also, they can be no older than 15 years. Manufactured homes that have a residential design are also limited to the designated parks.

The 15 year age limit also applies to introduction of modular homes.

Implementation of these recommendations will also require amending the city’s zoning ordinance.

All of this will not apply to exist-

ing mobile, manufactured, or modular homes within the city. They will be able to remain undisturbed unless they have deteriorated to the point of becoming a nuisance structure.

Before arriving at its recommendations, the committee studied the results of a survey of 10 area cities’ policies toward manufactured homes. Nine of the 10 restricted them to designated parks. Only Carl Junction allowed R-3 locations outside of a designated park.

The recommendations will be presented to the city council at its next meeting, December 16.

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CAFO operation still a main concern with citizens

By CAROLYN HEAD Dade County reporter

GREENFIELDThe Dade County Commission met Monday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. Those present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel, Western Commissioner David Rusch, Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell and County Clerk Melinda Wright.

Joan Cline met with the commission in regards to where they are with a fine on the CAFO permit for Clinton Headings. Dan-

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iel advised Cline that he had addressed the prosecutor and the sheriff and that there had been some results. The deputy had spoken with Headings; however, nothing had been filed as of yet. Cline was concerned that the issue would be dropped and did not want that to happen. The commission was not sure if there was a statute of limitations.

At this time Headings is permitted for export only.

Cline inquired why the spreader was hooked on to the back of his tractor as soon as the birds are shipped out, as he is not supposed to spread on his own land. It was noted that Headings may want to change his permit classification in the future, but he has not done so to date. Daniel stated that the commission did not have the power or right

to make the other officials move at the speed they feel they should.

Cline asked if there had been any other permits or applications applied for. Daniel stated that a gentleman had spoken to him, but there had been no follow up.

Bob Glenn advised the commission that he had two pieces of land in the same area of concern and had planned to build a new house, but would not do so now. He stated that he had spoken with numerous individuals that had planned to build new homes, but have put them on hold until something can be settled regarding the problem with the chicken houses. Glenn questioned, “If new chicken houses are begun to be built too close to my present home, will the governing body put

a stop to it”? Daniel said they would do all that they could, but that he could not speak for what the authorities would do.

Glenn replied, “We have a county health ordinance; we can either enforce it or we can’t enforce it, if we can’t enforce it we are losing new houses to be built and losing the value of acreage in the area”.

Dan Long met with the commission. He lacks two diaphragms in the middle and needs anchor bolts to move forward following the rain. It was reported that Viebrock had sold to another company, but was still using the Viebrock name.

A letter was received from the governor that all state offices would be closed the Friday after Thanksgiving.

County employees will have to take the day off unpaid or use a vacation day. The

courthouse will be closed.

The minutes from October 28 were read and approved as corrected.

Preston Bridge (182) was completed in 19 days and had a bypass so as not to impede traffic at all.

Rusch received a call regarding Road 12.

The commission discussed their concern that law enforcement would go over its budget before the end of the year.

Daniel replied that the overage needed to be

curtailed early on by the sheriff; that he is doing a good job, but the budget is a concern.

Bob Kitsmiller met with the commission and informed them that the public mitigation plan should be completed this week.

The commission received the October income expenses from the extension office.

Sheriff Huffman met with the commission regarding the budget.

By CAROLYN HEAD Dade County reporter

GREENFIELD-The Dade County Commission met at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 12. Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel called the meeting to order. Others present were Randy Daniel, Dallas Maxwell, David Rusch and Melinda Wright.

The November 4 minutes were approved as corrected.

Mrs. Holder met with the commission regarding FR 4.

The commission attended the salary commission meeting at 1 p.m., then went on to check on progress at the bridge on FR 181.

The commissioners met with Bob Kitsmiller regarding the mitigation plan. Jill Scheidt and Tina Brownsburger from the extension office met with the commission regarding the budget request for 2014.

The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m., to meet again on November 18.

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DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS

DANA MAE CASE

CARTHAGE-Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Weng Funeral Chapel in Jasper for Dana Mae Case, 92, Carthage, who died Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at Lockwood.

Burial was in Park Cemetery in Carthage.

Online condolences may be made at wengfuneralchapel.com.

Survivors include a son, George A. Case, Carthage; a daughter, Diann Frantz, Alexandria, Va.; a sister, Frieda Thomas, Carthage; six grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren.

Mrs. Case was born May 5, 1921, in Jasper County, to Roy E. and Ruth (Lundy) Grieb. She was a homemaker and a retired school teacher, having taught in many of the rural and public schools in the area including Pearl Hill, Dewey, Freedom, Gem, Lynnland, Mayflower, Avilla, Jasper and Carthage. She was a member of the Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church.

She married George E. Case on May 11, 1947, in rural Carthage. He died June 24, 2003.

JAMES O. FANNING LAMAR-A memorial service was held at 1 p.m.

Monday at Daniel Funeral Home for James Ola Fanning, 87, Lamar, who died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, at his home. Military honors followed at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the

ringer, Rockford, Ill.; four daughters, Jennifer Garringer, Kansas City, Ann Stahl and husband Ralph, Lamar, Sandy Bean and husband Shaun, Liberal and Cheri Moss and husband Darrell, Lamar; a brother, Jim Welch and wife Sharon, Branson; two sisters, Judy Welch, Wesley Chapel, Fla. and Sue Sundlee, Rochester, Minn.; 13 grandchildren, Sean Kirby and wife Annemarie, Kansas City, Angel Patterson and husband Kevin, Donovan Stahl and wife Jessica, Chelle Gardner and husband Mark, Marty Ansley and husband Jeremy, all of Lamar, Joey Garringer and wife Jenni, El Dorado Springs, Shauna Bean and husband Steven Hackler, Liberal, Becky Powell and husband Logan, Lamar; Josh Bean, Sheldon, Carrie Bean, Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, Zach Kirby and wife Hope, Kansas City, Kan., Sarah Davis and husband Nathan, Liberal and Chelsea Dighero and husband Justin, Lamar; 20 greatgrandchildren, Trenton Doyle and wife Chelsea, Addie Williams, Dallas Doyle, Jerica, Jacey and Donte Stahl, Jill and Brody Gardner, Trevyn and Tayah Garringer, Taylor Kirby, Tate, Tyler, TJ, Toby and Tripp Ansley, Stasha Hackler, Ashlynn Davis and Alyssa, Clayton and Brady Powell; a great-great-granddaughter, Maiah Williams, as well as many nieces and nephews and a large extended family.

She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Bill Kirby and a grandson, Trevor Kirby.

Mrs. Garringer was born July 27, 1933, in Tulsa, Okla., to Ancil and Fern (Rumbaugh) Welch. She and her husband Junior have called Lamar home for the past 57 years. She was a homemaker and had worked as a bookkeeper, checker, and optometric assistant.

For the last six years she has been a cashier at Silver Dollar City.

She was an active member of First Baptist Church. She taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and served on the hospitality committee.

She and her husband developed the Bible Drill program and continued to coordinate it for many

years. They also volunteered at Baptist Hill Church Camp for several years. Mrs. Garringer was a Worthy Matron and District Deputy of the Order of Eastern Star and had been Mother Advisor for Rainbows. She also worked as director of Barton County American Red Cross Disaster Services.

She married Junior Garringer on June 11, 1951, at Aurora.

NOTICE OF situated in the County of TRUSTEE’S SALE Barton, State of Missouri, WHEREAS, Angela L. towit: Etcheson, by her Deed The Surface only of the of Trust dated May 5, following described 2008, and recorded in land in Barton County, the Recorder’s Office of Missouri: Barton County, Missouri Tract I: as Document 2008-736, A portion of the Northeast conveyed to J. Kevin Quarter of Section ThirtyCheckett, Successor one (31), Township Trustee, the following Thirty-two (32) North, described real estate, Range Thirty-three (33)

West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Barton County, Missouri, being bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point 1753.50 feet North of the intersection of the East line of said Section 31 and the Northerly Rightof-way of the abandoned St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad, said point being 1566.58 feet North of the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 31; thence North 00 degrees East (Assumed Bearings) along the East line of said Northeast Quarter a distance of 488.76 feet; thence South 86 degrees 20 minutes 20

American Diabetes Association, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include his wife, Reba Fanning; three sons, Jim and Cheryl Fanning, Gary and Angie Fanning and Larry and Donna Fanning, all of Lamar; a daughter, Kathy and Neil Simons, Lamar; a brother, Victor Fanning, Excelsior Springs; 10 grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren; one greatgreat-grandson and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Fanning, and three sisters, Mandy Yount, Eva Voorhees and Jessie Blankenship.

Mr. Fanning was born March 15, 1926, at Lamar, to Joe and Eunice (Doyle) Fanning. He attended school in Lamar. He was a member of Lamar First Christian Church and the Lamar VFW. He served in the US Army from 1944 until 1946, with services in Europe, the Philippines and Japan. He had worked as a die setter for Thorco Industries until his retirement.

He married Reba Lucille Morey on Nov. 20, 1948.

BEVERLEY A. GARRINGER LAMAR-Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Daniel Funeral Home for Beverley Anne Garringer, 80, Lamar, who died Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at Barton County Memorial Hospital. Burial was in Lake Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Children’s Ministries, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include her husband, Junior, of the home; a son, Rodney Gar-

LEGALS

LESTER CARL TAFFNER RURAL JASPER-Services are pending with Weng Funeral Chapel in Jasper for Lester Carl Taffner, rural Jasper, who died Monday morning, Dec. 2, 2013.

ALTA STOUT JOPLIN-Graveside services were held at 2 p.m.

Saturday for Alta Mae Stout, 91, Joplin, who died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. Minister Kevin Reich officiated.

Music was “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder”. Pallbearers were Jacob Willis, Taylor Emery, Nicholas Emery, Cole Carver and Wyatt Stout.

Honorary pallbearers were Henry Stout, III, Shane Stout, Jim Willis, Kevin Emery, Joseph Born and Matthew Griffitt.

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

Condolences may be left online at www.konantzwarden.com.

Survivors include her children, Henry “JR” Stout and wife Sharon, Neosho, Oda Mae Woody, Forsythe, and Kathy Griffitt and husband Rick, Lamar; eight grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren and a brother, Harvey VanBuren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, June Lehr and three brothers, Floyd, Glen and Earl VanBuren.

Mrs. Stout was born May 5, 1922, in Norton, Kan., to Leonard and Jenny VanBuren. She was a member of the First Christian Church.

She married Henry Oscar Stout in Arkansas. He preceded her in death.

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RECORDS

BRIEFS

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A CARD SHOWER IS BEING HELD FOR J.C. Wiseman, who will turn 80 on December 5. Cards can be sent to him at 324 Deer Run Drive, Nevada, MO 64772.

BARTON COUNTY DEMOCRATS WILL meet Wednesday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m., in the basement of Lamar Memorial Hall. A Christmas potluck supper will be served. Various topics of business will be discussed.

For more information call Roger Seeley at 417-8423486. Everyone is welcomed.

THE MOUNT OLIVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH will host its Saturday morning breakfast on December 7, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. There is no charge; however, donations are taken. The church is located on E Dade 54 in Greenfield.

LAMAR ART LEAGUE WILL MEET Thursday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. Bring something to work on and lunch. For information call Donna Holt at 417-398-2614.

THE BARTON-JASPER COUNTY Collectors Association will sponsor the 21st Annual Fall Coin, Stamp, Postcards, Sports Memorabilia and Collectibles Show at Carthage Memorial Hall, 407 S. Garrison (Hwy. 571) on Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.

For information call Brad Potter at 417-682-4500 after 6:30 p.m.

THE MISS MERRY CHRISTMAS PAGEANT will be held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7, at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. The Miss pageant, for grades 9-12, will be held Friday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m., with the Junior Miss, for grades 6-8, being held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Little Miss and Young Miss pageant, for grades K-5th, will be Saturday, Nov. 7, 2 p.m.

THE BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Dec. 17, 9:30 a.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. The tentative agenda will include (1) financial report review including approval of bills paid, (2) minutes and (3) director’s report.

THE JASPER SURVIVING SPOUSES WILL meet Thursday, Dec. 5, 5 p.m., at Sharon’s Family Restaurant. This will be the Christmas party. If anyone wishes to be a part in the gift exchange they should bring a gift of the usual price.

A “COOL TECH GIFTS” CLASS, for ideas on gifts under $50, will be taught at the Lamar Library on Thursday, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m. For information or to sign up call 682-5355.

THE AMERICAN LEGION AND AUXILIARY will meet Monday, Dec. 9, 6 p.m., at The Peppermill in Lamar for the Christmas supper. For information call Auxiliary President Hazel Hoerman at 682-2455.

THE GOLDEN CITY LIONS CLUB Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. Entries are welcomed. Line up will be at 9:30 a.m., at the west park.

BCAWS WILL MEET WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 12 noon, at Denny’s in Lamar. For information call 6823363.

THE LAMAR AWARD RECOGNITION ceremony for volleyball and cross country has been moved to Sunday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m., at the high school gymnasium.

GOLDEN CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT is holding a raffle for two guns in order to get new turnout gear.

The guns may be seen at the gun shop located on J Hwy. and 126 and tickets may be purchased at Golden City City Hall, Sherry’s Store, Soup & Sammies, Produce Exchange, The Meat Co. or by contacting any fire personnel. The drawing will be held Saturday, Dec. 7. A ham and bean feed at the community building will follow the Christmas parade on that day. For information call 417-537-9998.

FALL AWARD RECOGNITION FOR Lamar football and cheer will be held Monday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m., in the high school gymnasium.

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seconds West a distance of 1286.62 feet to the centerline of said St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad; thence South 29 degrees 34 minutes 33 seconds East along said centerline a distance of 488.77 feet to a point being 1566.58 feet North of the South line of said Northeast Quarter; thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds East parallel with said South line a distance of 1042.92 feet to the point of beginning.

EXCEPT a portion of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 31 being bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point

1753.50 feet North of the intersection of the East line of said Section 31 and the Northerly rightof-way of the abandoned St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad, said point being 1566.58 feet North of the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 31, thence North 00 degrees East (Assumed Bearings) along the East line of said Northeast Quarter a distance of 185.67 feet, thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds West parallel with the South line of said Northeast Quarter a distance of 1090.33 feet to the Northeasterly Rightof-way of said St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad Right-of-way, thence South 29 degrees 34 minutes 33 seconds East along said Northeasterly right-of-way a distance of 211.36 feet to a point being 1566.58 feet North of the South line of said Northeast Quarter, thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds East parallel with said South line a distance of 985.99 feet to the point of beginning.

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Barton County loses 110 jobs from August to October, surrounding counties gain

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

JEFFERSON CITYWhen statistics began to flow once again from the Bureau of Labor Statistics after the federal government shutdown, some surprising figures appeared for Barton County and the four surrounding Missouri counties. The number of jobs expanded in four of the counties, some of them impressively, but Barton County experienced a loss of 110

Lamar Police department report The following calls were made by the Lamar Police Department during the month of October. * A three car crash was investigated October 4 on 12th St. near the intersection of 12th and Gulf. This crash occurred as all vehicles were traveling to the east on 12th. The first vehicles slowed and the third vehicle did not realize the others were slowing to a stop and struck the vehicle in front of her in the rear, this pushed the car that was struck into the vehicle in front of her. There were minor injuries reported at the time of this crash. * Officers responded October 4 to the 1700 block of Grand St. on the report of a domestic disturbance by the Division of Family Services. On arrival most of the parties had left.

They were located and it was found that the disturbance was verbal in nature. No arrests were made. * A 25 year old male subject was taken into custody October 5 on a 12 hour protective hold due to his level of intoxication. This incident took place in the 1000 block of Truman St.

jobs. The month covered in the report was October, thus comparisons involve a two-month period, August to October.

The unemployment rate dropped in all five counties, even in Barton County. Another factor that figured prominently in that decline was a smaller labor force. As some dropped out of the labor force, while the number of jobs increased, a deceptively smaller unemployment rate resulted.

In Barton County, even

though there were 110 fewer jobs in October than there were in August, a significant loss of 195 from the work force caused the unemployment rate to decline from 8.6 percent in August to 7.2 percent in October.

The 4,551 jobs in Barton County was the smallest number since last March.

Vernon County added 89 jobs while 24 dropped out of the labor force.

This brought its unemployment rate down to an impressive 4.9 percent in

October, a decline of 1.1 percent from August.

In Dade County, 207 jobs were added while its labor force shrank by 133.

Consequently, the unemployment rate for Dade dropped from 7.6 percent in August to 5.2 percent in October.

Jasper County was the only one of the five counties to experience a growth in its labor force, up by 1,122 from August. With 1,770 new jobs in October, the Jasper County unemployment

rate dropped 1.2 percent for the two-month period to 5.3 percent.

Cedar County added 43 new jobs while losing 46 job seekers from its labor force. This sent its unemployment rate tumbling from 7.1 percent in August to 5.8 percent in October.

Missouri’s unemployment rate in October was 6.5 percent, a modest decline from 7.2 percent in August. The national rate was sluggish at 7.3 percent, no change from Au-

A portion of the Northeast Quarter of Section Thirtyone (31), Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range Thirty-three (33) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Barton County, Missouri, being bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast Corner of said Section 31; thence South 00 degrees West (Assumed Bearings) along the East line of said Northeast Quarter of distance of 581.70 feet to a point being 2055.34 feet North of the Southeast Corner of said Northeast Quarter; thence South 86 degrees 20 minutes 20 seconds West a distance of 1286.62 feet to the centerline of the abandoned St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad; thence North 29 degrees 34 minutes 33 seconds West along said centerline a distance of 734.33 feet to the North line of said Northeast Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 07 minutes 22 seconds East along said North line a distance of 1646.64 feet to the point of beginning, less the North 20 feet and the East 20 feet being used for public right of ways, 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 undersigned Successor Trustee, will sell the property above described at public vendue, to the highest bidder for cash, at the West front door of the Barton County Courthouse in the City of Lamar, County of Barton, State of Missouri, on December 6, 2013 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (more particularly 1:00 p.m.) for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust.

J. Kevin Checkett, Successor Trustee CHECKETT & PAULY, P.C. 517 South Main Street, P. O. Box 409 Carthage, Missouri 64836 (417) 3584049 11-13,20,27,12-4-4tc

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Patrick E. Barr, Personal Representative, will file a final settlement and petition for distribution in this Court on the 30th day of December, 2013, or as may be continued by the Court.

OBJECTIONS to the Final Settlement or Petition for Distribution shall be filed in writing within twenty days after filing of the final Settlement. s-Patrick E. Barr, Personal Representative 11-27,12-4,11,18-4tc

in writing within twenty TO ALL PERSONS days after filing of the Final INTERESTED IN THE Settlement. see LEGALS, page 5B FLANIGAN, LASLEY & MOORE, LLP

By Judy C. Moore Missouri Bar No. 48338 130 W. 4th St., P.O. Box 272 Carthage, Missouri 64836 Telephone: 417-358-2127 Fax: 417-358-5335 s-Jodi Luthi, Personal Representative of the Estate of Mary Kellenberger, Deceased 11-27,12-4,11,18-4tc

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of MABEL DELISSA, Deceased, Estate No. 13B4-PR00019 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT PURSUANT TO 473.587 RSMo TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE:

gust.

In neighboring Kansas, the unemployment rate dropped all across the state. The statewide figure was 5.1 percent in October, compared to 5.9 percent in August. Figures from the three counties nearest to Barton County showed Crawford County dropping from 6.4 percent to 5.1. Cherokee County was down 0.9 of a percent to 6.3, and Bourbon came in as the lowest of the three at 4.6 percent, a decline of a full point.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION IN THE CIRCUIT In the Estate of ORLAN COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI KELLENBERGER, PROBATE DIVISION Deceased, Estate No. 10B4In the Estate of MARY 00033 KELLENBERGER, NOTICE OF FINAL Deceased, Estate No. 10B4SETTLEMENT (RSMo. 473.587 00034 Supp. 1984) NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT (RSMo. 473.587 Supp. 1984) TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE: Notice is hereby given that Jodi Luthi, Personal Representative, will file a Final Settlement and Petition for Distribution in this Court on the 30th day of December, 2013, or as may be continued by the Court.

OBJECTIONS to the Final Settlement or Petition for Distribution shall be filed

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Legals/classifieds Legals, continued from page 4B ESTATE: Notice is hereby given that Jodi Luthi, Personal Representative, will file a Final Settlement and Petition for Distribution in this Court on the 30th day of December, 2013, or as may be continued by the Court.

OBJECTIONS to the Final Settlement or Petition for Distribution shall be filed in writing within twenty days after filing of the Final Settlement.

FLANIGAN, LASLEY & MOORE, LLP

By Judy C. Moore Missouri Bar No. 48338 130 W. 4th St., P.O. Box 272 Carthage, Missouri 64836 Telephone: 417-358-2127 Fax: 417-358-5335 s-Jodi Luthi, Personal Representative of the Estate of Orlan Kellenberger, Deceased 11-27,12-4,11,18-4tc NOTICE OF FILING FOR LIBERAL R-II BOARD OF EDUCATION Qualified applicants for the Liberal R-II Board of Education may file for office during regular working hours and days in session, beginning on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The Board of Education Office will be closed during Christmas recess beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2013 and

ending Sunday, January 5, 2014. Filing will resume, following the Christmas recess, on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on days when school is in session. The filing period will end at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2014.

Candidates must be a citizen of the United States, a resident taxpayer of the district who has resided in Missouri for one year, a resident of the school district for 30 days, and at least 24 years of age.

Filings take place in the Liberal R-II Schools Board/Superintendent Office, Liberal, Missouri.

Filing shall be done with Carol Marti – Board Treasurer or William Harvey – Superintendent.

The terms of Gary Smith, Christie Ulrich and Brian Williams will be expiring in April 2014. Three Board members will be elected.

12-4,11,2tc Notice of Filing Golden City R-III School Board of Election The school board candidate filing for the April 8, 2014 General Election begins at 8 a.m.

December 17, 2013 and ends at 5 p.m. January 21, 2014. A candidate must be a U.S. citizen, a resident taxpayer of the district, a resident of Missouri for at least one year before the election,

be at least 24 years old and eligible in accordance with Missouri law. Newly elected board members are required to complete 16 hours of orientation and training within one year of election.

Qualified applicants for school board director may file at the Superintendent’s office located at 1208 Walnut Street, Golden City, Missouri, during the district’s regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Filing will not occur on days that the school district’s offices are closed due to inclement weather. The office will close for the Christmas holidays, December 23, 2013 and will reopen January 6, 2014.

Candidate positions available include three three-year terms. Board members whose terms expire are Mitch Davis, Sterling Moore and Ryan Seela.

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Deceased: You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal/real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, on January 7th, 2014, or as may be continued by the Court, and that any objections or

exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement.

GEORGE D. NICHOLS NICHOLS & NICHOLS 206 West 10th Street Lamar, Missouri

(417) 682-6003 s-Robert McKay, Personal Representative s-Jay C. McKay, Personal Representative 12-4,11,18,25-4tc

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The City of Lamar is accepting bids for Indefinite Delivery of Miscellaneous Concrete Work. Bid information is available at City Hall. Bid opening will be Thursday, December 12, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall, 1104 Broadway, Lamar, Missouri.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of ROBERT FRANCIS MCKAY, Deceased, Estate No. 13B4PR00036 NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT FRANCIS MCKAY,

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Golden City receives grant plus loan for wastewater treatment system

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer richardcooper@ lamardemocrat.com

GOLDEN CITY-Golden City Mayor Henry Lopez proudly observed, “We’ll have the only sewage treatment system in Barton County. The other communities rely on lagoons.” He was referring to the wastewater treatment system which will be made possible by a $1,700,000 grant from the Rural Development division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a loan in the same amount also from Rural Development. The awarding of the grant and loan was announced, November 26, in a ceremony at the

Golden City Community Center.

Lopez observed, “It took us four years to get here.” Golden City voters approved borrowing the $1,700,000 three years ago, and it will be repaid at an interest rate of two percent. The grant has no repayment requirement.

At the beginning of the ceremony, Janie Dunning, the state director of Rural Development, complimented Golden City on being a strong community. She said of the funds dispersed in a year by Rural Development, 20 percent are in the form of grants, and 80 percent are loans.

David Rauch, representing U.S. Senator

Claire McCaskill, said, “You hear so much these days about what the government is doing wrong.

This is something it is doing right.”

At the conclusion of the ceremony, construction bids were opened. There were seven bids with the lowest coming from Smith and Edwards Construction of Mountain Grove with a base bid of $2,831,381. The consulting engineers for the entire project, Olsson Engineers, had estimated the cost at $3 million.

Lopez said the bids will be closely examined and a contract likely offered when the Golden City council meets on December 3.

Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper It was a rewarding moment when officials from several agencies gathered in Golden City for presentation of certificates signifying a grant and loan to construct Barton County’s first waste water treatment plant. Left to right, T. J. Whatley, Olsson Engineers; Steve McIntosh representing U.S. Senator Roy Blunt; David Rauch representing U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill; Jeff Kormann, Missouri Department of Economic Development; Golden City Mayor Henry Lopez; Janie Dunning, state director of Rural Development; Sue Bacorn, grant administrator; Andy Simmons, Simmons Engineering; Bruce Hively, USDA; Robin Ceperley, Simmons Engineering; Jeff Ceperley, Simmons Engineering.

Urban Forester Jon Skinner speaks with park board regarding trees

Lamar’s city parks are known for expansive areas with lots of trees. In an effort to make sure that trees continue to be a central highlight of the park, the Lamar Park Board recently invited Urban Forester Jon Skinner, with the Missouri Department of Conservation, for a visit. He toured both parks with four members of the board. He helped identify trees, offered pruning advice and provided suggestions for specific tree care.

The board sought Skinner’s advice and any suggestions for Memorial Drive in Wheeler Park. In

2003, 38 red maple trees were planted on Memorial Drive. Each year, two to three trees have died and have been replaced. The board had been discussing whether to continue replanting the red maples or replacing with a more durable species of trees.

Skinner evaluated each red maple and reported that many of the trees that initially looked healthy from a distance were suffering from irreparable sunscald and insect damage. He also confirmed that since the red maple is a soft wood maple tree, they are more susceptible

to wind, ice and other weather damage. Overall, Skinner was quite complementary of the parks and the variety and conditions of the trees that were in the parks. The board was very thankful for his time and advice on tree care in the parks.

Skinner recommended abandoning planting more red maple trees unless the city wants to continue replacing trees each year. Board members chose sugar maple as a better option to which Skinner agreed, sharing that they have hard wood so breakage is not as big of

an issue and are also more resistant to insect and disease. Sugar maple is also native to Missouri, so is well adapted to the weather.

Based on the recommendation of the Missouri Department of Conservation, the board unanimously agreed that the best long term solution for Memorial Drive would be replacing the red maple trees with sugar maples. Every tree

purchased by residents as a memorial tree for a loved one will be replaced with a healthy sugar maple. This is part of the long term maintenance donors were promised. Since sugar maples from the park nursery were used and board members volunteered their time, the cost of the project was minimal. An irrigation system will be added so the trees can be easily watered.

In addition to the trees

planted on Memorial Drive, 17 new trees have been planted around the parks so far this fall, bringing the total for the year to 39. The board would like to thank everyone who purchased trees this year at the Adopt-aTree sale for helping make this happen. Money from Adopt-a-Tree goes directly back into trees to be planted in the park.

Liberal Middle School canned food drive is a success A rededication ceremony was held at Wheeler Park’s Memorial Avenue of Trees at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17. Comments were made from Lamar Mayor Keith Divine, along with a responsive reading and the reading of the names of all honorees. Pictured from right are Marsha Doyle, Mayor Keith Divine and Chris Elswick, chairman of the park board, as well as approximately 25 that attended the rededication.

Liberal Middle School held a canned food drive the first three weeks of November. The students collectively raised 2,943 non-perishable items that will be distributed to local churches and nonprofit organizations. Students pictured from left to right are Gabe Daniels, Brandon Overman, Jacob Long and Delaney Miller.

BCMH Board discussions center on finances

The Barton County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees met for their monthly meeting on November 25. Chairperson Karen Wegener called the meeting to order. Other members present were Jill Purinton, Tom Shaw, Mike Vaughan and Mike Buchanan. Also in attendance were CEO/CFO Wendy Duvall, Director of Nurses Marlys Buckner, Human Resources Director Sheila Boice, Director Quality/Risk Management Eden Ogden and Physician Practice Manager Michelle Casey.

Guests were Chief of Medical Staff Dr. Thomas Hopkins and Greg Bramwell with USDA. The minutes of the October 28 meeting were approved as read. Following additions to the agenda, Casey reported that the overall statistics for October were down in comparison to previous years.

She reported that even though numbers were down, it had been a very busy month. A loss for the month of $106,604 was reported, with a net gain year to date of $805,262.

Boice reported an addition in October of an OR receptionist. Full time employees currently stand at 191. It was mentioned that the employee Thanksgiving dinner would be Tuesday, Nov. 26, and the employee Christmas dinner will be held Thursday, Dec. 19.

The board received a report on free community outreach programs of-

fered by the hospital over the next several months.

Dr. Hopkins reported that Tiffany Huffman would be leaving Medical One and that Trina Larery, who is currently at Golden City, will be moving to Medical One. Amanda Swink has been hired to provide services at the Golden City clinic.

Following the approval of bills to be paid for the month of October, Duvall presented a proposal for the company HITS to completely digitize all of the hospital’s paper records. The cost over three years will be $126,737.

A motion was made and passed that the HITS proposal be approved for payment as submitted.

After discussion, all board members were to check and let Duvall know if the chosen date of December 19, 4 p.m., will work. If not, the current December 23 meeting will stand.

Greg Bramwell was present, bringing closing documents for signature of a USDA loan. The first year’s payment will be for interest only, and then years two through 30 will be interest and principal payments.

Shaw then addressed the board as a CDC member. He reported that the CDC, under the direction of John Adams, is working to develop business in Barton County. In 2009 the hospital contributed $2500 to the CDC fund to support Adams’ role. The CDC is now requesting any contributions to con-

tinue progress and continue supporting Adams’ role. After discussion the board agreed to table the decision until after the first of the year.

Members of the Change Club sent a letter requesting the board to vote in support to proceed with a walkable, bikeable striping on the 1st Street overpass when it is completed.

Purinton made the motion to support the striping path, which passed unanimously. Duval requested authorization to send out a request for a proposal on a loan for $800,000 to close the current line of credit. Duvall was authorized to proceed.

With no further business for the regular session the board adjourned to executive session. The outcome improvement reports for November were presented by Ogden for clinics, dietary, laboratory, emergency department, pharmacy, radiology, actual events and surgery and Patricia McFarlane was presented for initial privileges, consulting in radiology. She was unanimously approved.

Vaughan made a motion that the four percent employee wage reduction be rescinded for the pay date of January 3, 2014, returning all employees to their original wage rate before July 1, 2013. This too passed unanimously.

Following the return to the regular session the meeting adjourned.