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Missouri State Highway Patrol seeks information regarding fatal crash The Missouri State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Interstate 49 in Jasper County, between Carthage and Jasper, and is asking for assistance in identifying the driver and vehicle involved in the crash.

At approximately 1:18 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, a pedestrian, walking in the driving lane of southbound Interstate 49, was struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian, Micaela A. Abernathy, 31, of Leesburg, Fla., was pronounced dead at the scene and the vehicle which struck Abernathy left the scene.

Anyone with information pertaining to the crash is asked to contact Corporal Brandon Helms with the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 417-895-6868.

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Shelby VanKirk will soon be traveling to Kenya, to serve as a dental hygienist alongside a Kenyan dentist that is currently providing care to over 10,000 Christian Missionary Fellowship (CMF) sponsored children, practically by himself.

Shelby was made aware of the need for a hygienist and after contacting CMF to gather more information regarding the

opportunity, they asked if she would be willing to make a long term (three to five year) commitment to serving in Nairobi, Kenya.

Shelby said, “At first I was a little hesitant about making a long term commitment, but after a lot of prayer I decided that this is where God was calling me to go”. Shelby committed herself to serving with the urban poor in Nairobi for at least one year.

Shelby currently attends the First Christian Church in Lamar with her parents, Phil

and Tina VanKirk and her two sisters, Shanda and Kelly. She is a 2009 graduate of Lamar High School and a 2013 graduate of Missouri Southern State University, where she earned her degrees in Dental Hygiene and Health Science.

Shortly after graduating from MSSU she began working as a dental hygienist for local dentist Dr. Jeff Moyer, where she is currently employed.

When asked if she had always been interested in missionary work Shelby stated that the importance of missionaries was always

relevant in her life. During her early childhood years her aunt and uncle resided in Brazil as missionaries, with their three daughters, and although she spent most of the time getting to know her cousins via letters, their occasional trips back to Missouri, as well as VHS tapes sent back and forth between the families, made her appreciate the work that they were doing. As a result, she grew up wanting to be able to have a similar experience and to make a difference in the lives of others. Shelby said, “From a very young age I knew I wanted to work in the medical field and I hoped to extend my work beyond the borders of the United States”.

While attending MSSU during April of 2013, Shelby had the opportunity to serve in a crosscultural medical setting when she was one of six dental hygiene students from the college that traveled to British Virgin Islands, where they provided oral health care and education to many children. To Shelby, this experience emphasized the see TRIP, page 3A

Time to enjoy barbecue with T.A.T.S. Been wanting to get out of the house? Been craving barbecue? Don’t forget the Barton County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo on Friday, Feb. 20 and enjoy some good barbecue with T.A.T.S. T.A.T.S. will be set up outside of Lamar Memorial Hall and will be cooking their famous beer brats and, of course, hamburgers. Get in on the free drawings and help support a very good cause. Meals will cost $6; this includes your hamburger or brat, a large bag of chips and a drink. There will also be brownies for the early comers, so don’t be late.

Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. They should be set up by the side door, just like last year!

Bird dogs, Christmas parades, and parental responsibilities

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer The city of Sedalia has a tradition that is never to be violated. The first Saturday in December is the day of the see PARENTAL, page 2A

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

Photos courtesy Steven Kaderly (Top oval) A huge pall of smoke marked the beginning of a structure fire at 336 Southeast 30th Road just before noon on Friday. (Center) The blaze became spectacular, at times, when flames reached combustibles in the machine shed that belonged to Michael Adams. (Bottom oval) Firefighters were on the scene for approximately 90 minutes. The building and contents were a total loss, and cause of the fire was listed as undetermined. There were no injuries. The Lamar Fire Department requested mutual aid from the Golden City Fire Department, who provided a brush truck, tanker, and four firefighters to assist Lamar’s five firefighters. Also responding to the alarm were the Barton County Sheriff’s Department, Barton County Ambulance Department, and Barton County Electric Co-op, who shut off electricity around the site of the blaze.

Dates set for 2015 Mid-Missouri Collectors Show MINDENMINES-Dave Sorrick of In God We Trust LLC has announced that the 2015 Mid-Missouri Collectors Show will be held on March 21 and 22, at the Elks Lodge, 5161 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach. The two day weekend event will feature coins, currency, precious metals, stamps, postcards, sports cards, memo-

rabilia and miscellaneous. The public is invited to attend and to buy, sell or trade with the vendors present. It is a free admission event and free coin and currency appraisals will be offered by In God We Trust LLC. “I am delighted to bring our event back to the Lake of Ozarks in early spring of 2015,” stated Dave Sorrick, the pro-

moter of the event. “The MidMissouri Collectors Show is a family friendly hobby event where collectors can add to their collections, sell unwanted items and browse the many small collectibles present at the show,” he added.

The show opens to the public at 9 a.m. on Saturday and closes at 5 p.m. that day. On Sunday,

the event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission and parking are free.

More information is available by calling Sorrick at 620-4236600 or by email at ddsorrick@ yahoo.com. Vendor applications and flyers may be downloaded at www.bordertownauctionhouse.com by clicking on the SHOWS link.

JEFFERSON CITY-The Missouri Department of Insurance says Anthem policyholders who may have had their personal data breached will be contacted by the insurer through the U.S. Postal Service.

They should be suspicious of any other correspondence that appears to be from Anthem about the breach. The department has set up a web page with information about the cyberattack.

“Anthem has said it will be notifying affected consumers by U.S. mail,” said Insurance Director John M. Huff.

“Emails, telephone calls and any other form of communication purporting to be from Anthem are most likely going to

be scams. Missourians should take appropriate action.”

Huff said consumers should stay calm and closely monitor the situation. Continue to watch banking, credit card and other financial accounts for fraudulent activity and contact Anthem if they need additional information.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reported to the department on February 4 that it had been a victim of a cyberattack and that the personal information of its policyholders had been compromised.

An initial analysis by Anthem showed the accessed data contained member names and health identification numbers, dates of birth, Social Security

numbers, home and email addresses, telephone numbers and employment and income data.

Consumers who believe they may have been impacted by the security breach should call 877263-7995, the toll-free number Anthem has established to assist consumers. Anthem has also set up a website at www. anthemfacts.com to answer questions. Keep this address for future reference, advises Director Huff. Do not click on links sent via email or social media: They may be a scam. Scam artists often will send “phishing” emails that appear to be from your bank or Anthem offering to help.

Consumers may also contact

the Department of Insurance Consumer Hotline at 800-7267390.

About the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions & Professional Registration The Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration (DIFP) is responsible for consumer protection through the regulation of financial industries and professionals. The department’s seven divisions work to enforce state regulations both efficiently and effectively while encouraging a competitive environment for industries and professions to ensure consumers have access to quality products.

Missouri Dept. of Insurance warns consumers to be wary

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CORRESPONDENTS Sheldon

By DARLENE SHERIDAN At a meeting I attended last Thursday, Phil Couch, county treasurer, discussed an issue that is on the April ballot. This is a sales tax issue that is confusing at best. For the county to continue to get their one percent you must vote no. Please check with the treasurer or someone who can decipher the wording on this issue.

Last Thursday was senior night at the Sheldon gym and Friday was homecoming. It made for a busy week.

If you would want to purchase a copy of the Sheldon video that was prepared for the Drury Vision Team, you can contact city hall at 417884-2621 or me at 417884-2445. They are $15 per copy.

I was able to attend a birthday dinner on Sunday at the home of Bill and Lora Phelps of Carthage, to celebrate the fifth birthday of my great-granddaughter, Sheridan.

The Sheldon American Legion and Auxiliary met on Monday evening for the monthly potluck dinner. Table grace was given by Juanita Smith and all enjoyed a good meal. Following the meal the two groups repeated the Pledge of Allegiance in unison and then separate meetings were held.

The auxiliary meeting was called to order by President Dorothy Mundy and Chaplain Connie

Stump gave the opening prayer. Following roll call the officers and members reported on volunteer hours. The reading of the minutes and the treasurer’s report was given. A discussion was held on the membership report and a complete report will be given at the March meeting. It was reported that 6th District President Pat Lord would be our guest at the March 9, 6:30 p.m. meeting. The chaplain gave the closing prayer and the meeting was adjourned.

We have had wonderful weather for February.

The Sheldon FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) students did a wonderful job at districts and Beth Spencer, CJ Curry and Amy Brzuchowski will advance to the state competition.

Cody and Taylor Claflin have been nominated for the Chamber of Commerce 2014 Pacesetter Award for the Agribusiness category. Congratulations.

For-getme-nots

By GAIL LEAMING There are at least 50 percent of the population happy today because of snow. All the kids and the teachers, but it was a holiday anyway for the schools. Oh well, I guess I am not in that percent as I have to wade out to the dog kennels and water the dogs. Decided to turn the troublemaker loose with the others, so

Parental, continued from page 1A annual Christmas parade, which must start precisely at 10 a.m. The only time this has ever been breached is when the city was struck by a massive snow storm. With lesser amounts of snow, the old show business maxim applied, “The show must go on.” This sacred tradition would severely test the marital and parental bonds of two members of a trio of devoted quail hunters in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. I had the incomparable good fortune of being a member of that trio.

My wife and I moved to Sedalia in 1962 where we became members of the teaching staff of SmithCotton High School.

Holding forth just three doors down the hall from the classroom I occupied was a fellow history teacher that I quickly found I had much in common.

We were both first year teachers, and both of us were undergoing career changes. Not the least of importance was the fact that we loved to hunt upland game and waterfowl.

I’ll call him Don, because that was his name.

Don and I got in several

hunts that first autumn in Sedalia. We both brought something into that first season of hunting together. Don was a Sedalia native and knew lots of landowners throughout Pettis County. Permission to hunt was easy to acquire. I brought Ginger, my first bird dog, a classy Llewellin-English setter.

To this day, I believe she was the finest dog I ever owned.

Before the next year of teaching, and hunting, rolled around, Don’s lifelong friend moved back to Sedalia from Kansas City where he had worked for a bank. I’ll call him Bill, for the same reason I called Don, Don. Bill wanted to return to Sedalia, and the position of loan manager at Union Savings Bank was just what he needed to return.

Bill and Don had gone to school together for 12 years and hunted together all through their teen years. When I was accepted into their circle as a friend and fellow hunter, it was one of the greatest experiences of my life.

Fast forward several years, and Bill and I were the fathers of same-age

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I could carry water to just one pan outside the door. My lazy has kicked in, along with my cold bones.

I wish to thank everyone who has helped and sent such loving wishes my way. I picked up my latest quilt from Wilma and Edith Pennell. I am so happy with it. Dorothy Miller made a fast trip up from Arkansas with Bill to pick up jeans and shirts for some men in her hometown. She wanted to beat the storm, so it was just lunch and a short visit. We did discuss going to the other side of the state in April to see Sharon Erin, who has just lost her son from a heart attack at 41. So sad.

Jerry Garner is having his 50th wedding anniversary on May 2, so mark that on the calendar. I also am going to Wagner in May, too.

Clea, Evelyn and I are planning a road trip to Oklahoma and I just got back from Arkansas. My wheels are going to stay warm, it seems.

I went to Neosho to play last Saturday and to hear a new band. On the Road was the name and they were only a week old, but not bad. I hear that the Crawford and Co. group are being asked to sing at Golden Harvest this summer.

Those that heard them at Ron’s funeral were very impressed, Gary.

Ron loved that group and tried to follow them when they sang. He was a groupie. They were so kind to sing his favorite song. Tim Darch also sang one of his old favor-

ites and it was a spur of the moment thing. The six white horses to glory land were so appropriate.

Bob Gasper is having a birthday so have a great one Bob and a great trip.

A great big thank you to Jerry Salzman and Mike for their time and work this week on a big job.

My next big project is my kitchen floor, but Sears say they are doing it.

While we were in Houston, Texas for a month and the two weeks in the Springfield hospital, my new refrigerator's ice maker sprayed water on the floor and went under the laminated floor and ceramic tile, along with mold. Now Sears says they will pay for it, but it is going to be a job.

Somewhere I will have to work them in.

I hear that Howard Bennet went through his heart surgery great and is even back to singing.

We all love to hear him sing. So sorry to hear about Betty Pattison and I send my best wishes to Stephen and Chris. She was the last of 16 children. But she had a lot of nieces and nephews who will miss her too. Just a little question. Has anyone been to Noel lately to see who has moved in there and work at the Tyson plant? Just wondering. Stay warm and safe...

daughters. Since Bill farmed part-time, he and his family lived east of Sedalia in the Smithton School District.

Amy played the clarinet and was in the Smithton High School marching band. My daughter, Allison, played flute in the Smith-Cotton High School marching band.

Both bands were always participants in the annual Sedalia Christmas parade.

This led to a crisis of sorts since the first Saturday in December always falls right in the middle of the Missouri quail season, and Saturdays were

always reserved for hits, misses, dogs on point, and the smell of smokeless powder. Also, this time happened to be in the golden age of Missouri quail hunting. Now, however, the mothers of two pretty little daughters expected their fathers to be present and watch them as they marched down Sedalia’s Ohio Avenue. Finally, a compromise was reached, thanks to two mothers who understood how some men are simply out of their rational minds at certain times of the year. Bill and I attended the Christmas parades . . . . clad in our

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outside was covered with a blanket of sparkling white snow. The bush in front of the house always looks so pretty. That is from my doorway, I am not about to trudge out front and look from the other side. In fact, I am not even going after the newspaper, even if it is at the end of the ramp.

Edna Clark celebrated her 80th birthday on Saturday, Feb. 14.

She would like cards.

Congratulations, Edna.

Dorothy Cato celebrated her 90th birthday. She would appreciate a card.

Congratulations to you, Dorothy.

The monthly Breakfast Club met at Tractor's BBQ and Grill at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The ladies enjoyed breakfast and catching up on the news. Barbara Schow gave the devotional. The next meeting will be at 9 a.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of March, at the Food Station.

The Classi Lassies No. 2 gathered at Tractors for their February luncheon meeting.

Hostesses were Donna Letton and Maxine Chesnut. They had the white covered tables decorated, using a valentine's theme.

Red fluffy streamers spiraled down the center of the tables, with red heart sprays standing guard among twinkling tea candles. A wood candle holder with more tea candles stood on the head table. Favors were cups filled with valentine candies. Each

By MAXINE MORIN lady present received a heart shaped box of As I looked out Monday chocolates. At 11:30 morning, everything a.m., Queen Mother Sue

Maxine's Musings

Hobson welcomed the 19 Red Hat ladies present.

Prayer was given by Maxine Rader. We were served a delicious salad of strawberry and baby spinach. Then came the main course featuring roast beef. Dessert was a delicious three layer angel food cake with a pineapple filling, made

by Donna Letton. New York City does not have a thing on the Lamar Classi Lassies.

Maxine Chesnut and Margaret Wattenbarger were serenaded with the birthday song. An interesting program on the history of valentines was presented by Maxine Chesnut. She showed several very old valentines. The first door prize was won by Betty Gideon, which was a beaded wall hanging of a Red Hat lady, furnished by Margaret Wattenbarger.

Other winners were Doris Woods and Pat Sample.

Hostesses for March will be Doris Woods and Loeta Thompson. The Lamar Classi Lassies are a dedicated group. Four ladies had canes and one was using a walker.

Sheryl Shelgren drove down from Kansas City for the meeting.

With all the snow outside, it makes me wish that I could get out and make a snowman in my front yard. I will have to get Donna to drive me around to see snowmen in other yards. By the time it is clear enough for me to get outside, the snow may be gone.

May God be with our military troops. Until next time...

hunting clothes, and dutifully watched until both daughters’ bands were completely out of sight.

Then, we dashed to Bill’s truck parked on a side street with two impatient dogs waiting in their cages. From there, we would make a quick trip across town, pick up Don, and be off to a slightly shortened day with the birds. Don didn’t have our problem since he didn’t have anyone in the parade. However, that would change in a few short years, but that’s another story.

“If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn’t sit for a month.”

CLUB NOTE LAMAR COUNTRY CLUB LADIES ASSOCIATION

Tuesday, Feb. 10. The winner was Joann Jones, with Joyce Gage taking second.

The hostess on February 17 is scheduled to be Betty Gilkey, with Norma Betty Gideon was the Harris to be the hostess hostess for Bridge on on Tuesday, Feb. 24.

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Search begins Allen is part of round table discussion for the next Miss Teen Missouri Applications are now being accepted for the titles of Miss Teen Missouri International 2015. The Miss Teen International Pageant will be held at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts in Jacksonville, Fla. The dates for the Miss Teen International Pageant are July 27 through August 2.

The women selected as Miss Teen Missouri International 2015 will serve as an ambassador for Missouri and will receive an official crown and sash.

There is no talent or swimsuit competition, and previous pageant experience is not required.

Miss Teen contestants compete in interview, fitness wear, evening gown and “fun fashion” to show off their own style in an age-appropriate outfit of their choice.

Mary Richardson, the national executive director of International Pageants, states they are

looking for women “who could grace the crown, the system and their communities.”

International Pageants is proud of its continuing alliance with the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women to fulfill the goal of bringing awareness about the risks of heart disease, the number one killer of women in the United States today.

The winner of the Miss Teen International Pageant will receive a three year modeling contract along with cash and prizes.

“Miss Teen” applicants must be unmarried and between the ages of 13 and 18.

Any women interested in applying should contact Mary Richardson, national executive director at: 540-9895992 or email at director@miss-international.us. You can also visit their website at www. mrsinternational.com, www.miss-international.us or www.missteeninternational.us. Check out their Twitter page at @IntlPageants, their Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/ InternationalPageants and the International Pageants Blog at www. theinternationalpageants.blogspot.com.

Pictured are health professionals that met recently with U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral (VADM) Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A. Dade County Health Department Administrator Pamela Allen was one of only 10 southwest Missouri health department administrators invited recently to meet with U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral (VADM) Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A. VADM Murthy held a

round table listening session with public health professionals at Missouri State University on January 29.

Discussion was centered on what is working in local communities when it came to efforts on building partnerships in communities that address the

problems of obesity, tobacco-related disease and e-cigarettes, the stigma associated with mental illness, poor vaccination rates and transportation in rural areas, dental care, social media and barriers to prevention and health promotion in communities.

Vice Admiral (VADM) Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A. was nominated by President Barack Obama in November 2013 and confirmed on December 15, 2014 as the 19th United States Surgeon General and the youngest to hold that office.

AVA-Stress can come in many different forms: too much to do in too little time, traffic jams, relationship problems, family demands and even money trouble. No matter the source of stress in life, University of Missouri Extension specialists can deliver a nationally recognized stress-relief program that helps participants meet challenges and live a healthier life.

"Taking Care of You: Body, Mind & Spirit" is a three-session workshop co-designed by Molly Vetter-Smith, state health education specialist at MU's School of Medicine.

"When people's lives get busy and stressed,

or something traumatic happens, it can affect both physical and mental health," says Vetter-Smith.

"This program is there to help all aspects of your health and to help get you through whatever challenge you have going on in your life at that time."

Offered in three, twohour sessions, the course covers the mind-body wellness connection, providing practical strategies to help people manage stress. When people can manage stress in healthy ways, they are better able to take care of themselves and maintain their overall health.

"When life gets out of balance, we become very

stressed and we don't always make the healthiest of choices," said Vera Massey, a regional nutrition and health education specialist with MU Extension and the program codesigner. "This program helps people better manage the stress and challenges in their lives."

Follow-up research shows program participants significantly lowered their stress levels and made lifestyle improvements immediately following the sessions and even three months later, according to Massey.

"Evaluations show they regularly use stress-management skills taught in the program, make

healthier food choices and live more physically active lives," said Massey.

The stress-relief program recently won a national award for its unique approach to stress management and its positive health impact.

For more information contact one of these certified University of Missouri Extension instructors in southwest Missouri: Renette Wardlow at (417) 581-3558, Angie Fletcher at (417) 683-4409, Dr. Pam Duitsman at (417) 881-8909 or Dr. Jim Wirth at (417) 546-4431. Learn more about the program online at extension.missouri. edu/TakingCare.

need of proper dental care the world. “After returning felt that God had laid it and education throughout to the United States I on my heart to serve in this capacity again,” said Shelby, and she began to prayerfully consider her options.

And serve in that capacity she will as she travels to Nairobi, where she will be serving the people of Mathare Valley Slum. This slum is home to some of the most heart wrenching living conditions in the world, with nearly one million people living in one square mile. As one of Africa's largest slums, the people live on next to nothing, leaving many in a seemingly endless cycle of poverty and feelings of helplessness.

Shelby said, “I truly believe that the best way to reach people in these conditions is through a holistic approach, helping them improve their lives

socially, emotionally and physically, which allows them to see the love of Christ and impact their lives spiritually”.

One of the reasons Shelby is so passionate about working with CMF is that she feels they do not “fix” the problem for those in need, rather they teach the people how to overcome their condition.

Shelby feels that people need to give people hope as they are bettering their lives and the lives of their children.

Shelby's goal is to be fully funded by May 1, so that she can make preparations to leave by the end of the month. She is currently at 60 percent of her needed monthly funding. Anyone that would like to be a part of her ministry in Nairobi can visit her website at www.cmfi.org/ svankirk and click “give”.

Any financial support she receives is essential, but secondary to support in prayer. Shelby added that nothing would give her more comfort than knowing that she has a community praying for her and the work that God is doing in Nairobi.

“I am so blessed that God has provided me the opportunity to work with CMF and use my skills as a dental hygienist to serve in an area of such despair,” added Shelby, “I am so humbled that God has called me to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the people of Mathare Valley”.

Shelby is currently in the process of meeting with local churches and would be willing to speak at many more churches, or small groups. Anyone with questions about the missionary service or wanting her to make a presentation can email her at shelbyvankirk@ cmfi.org.

MU Extension program helps people deal with everyday stress

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METZGER’S MUTTERINGS

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Last Saturday (February 7th) was perfect, especially for those (like me) who are soooo ready for spring. I have never been a fan of winter and each year it seems to affect me more and more, so it was quite a treat to enjoy such a beautiful weekend. My weekend started out on Friday afternoon, traveling to Liberty all by myself to pick up nine-yearold grandson Kobyn. Son Jud was reffing quite a distance away, so I had the distinct pleasure of not only picking up Ko, but also having him until late Saturday morning when Jud and the rest of the crew graced us. Usu-

ally husband Gary goes with me to pick up Ko, but being a person that enjoys solitude I needed some “me” time, so I headed north solo.

After Kobyn got settled in the car I told him that he would be spending the night with us and that Daddy, Meghan, Landon and Cooper would be picking him up the next day. Learning that baby Cooper had been born Ko preceded to inform me that he was mad. I thought he was mad because he hadn't been told that Cooper was born, but no.... he was mad because he doesn't want brothers! I informed him that at least they were better than sisters, to which he agreed.

Saturday morning I

Letter to editor Dear Editor: As soon as my youngest child was in pre-school I found myself able to get more actively involved in the schools through PTO and classroom volunteering. Now, two years down the road, at times I receive questions related to my involvement, in particular related to the school board. I would like to address two of those. The first, “Why do you attend school board meetings?” and the second, “What is the purpose of the school board anyways?” I found myself thinking “Good question!”

The first is easy for me.

My attendance to school board meetings has multiple purposes. 1. I elected them. I feel responsible to support them and hold them accountable to their actions. 2. I have learned a lot about how our school operates, how our tax dollars are spent and the goals each member brings to the table. 3.

I enjoy the opportunity to visit briefly with administrators 4. Perhaps the best, are the program highlights presented by students and teachers every month.

The second question is a bit more complex. I will attempt to simplify.

According to our MSBA book of district policy, “School board members are guardians of the public trust and…are ultimately responsible for the success or the failure of local public education.

The board serves as the advocate for the educational excellence for the community’s youth and puts those interests first.”

The school board is the most important local publicly held seat. Our schools and our communities are weaved together like a rope. If one fails, the other fails. As one becomes stronger, so the other becomes stronger.

School and community work together to reach the highest potential of its students and programs. Economic growth increases funding to our schools. Community resources not only include local businesses who support the school through sponsorships. Community resources are also individual taxpayers, including parents, as well as other interest groups such as our community theater, church youth activities, sports and rec i.e Upward, agricultural programs and so many more. These programs serve to enrich the lives of students, giving them opportunities for leadership and growth.

A school board is not

only a public trust, but a sacred trust, as they literally have the success of young lives as their foremost priority. Many stakeholders are involved with accomplishing the vision of the school board.

As elections come upon us once again, let us carefully consider whom we want to hold the “keys” to this most important and weighty responsibility.

Let us be reminded that we all have a part to play in being accountable to our best gift: the children who are the future of our community.

Jaimie Shaver Lamar Dear Editor: I wish I understood the language used today, but for the most part, I don't.

Let me give you some examples taken from the Democrat's reporting of the Barton County Memorial Hospital's board meeting on January 23, 2015. “Arthur, who believes that BCMH can survive going forward, proposed a drill down to a granular level, focusing on internal factors within board control.”

I don't know what “going forward” means, but my best guess would be the future, or perhaps events occurring as time passes. Only guesses.

I don't know what a “drill down to granular level” means and refuse to guess on the meaning of that phrase.

I don't know what “focusing on internal factors within board control” means and again, I refuse to guess.

Then he stated, “He believes once the board went through the process, the bondholders would be more willing to restructure the debt.”

I wonder what “the process” means and what the board is supposed to do.

Apparently, the trustee understood the process since “the trustee was applauding the board's decision to look at this process”.

made a trip to the donut shop to get donut holes, which scored points for Ga on that end. Then a little before noon what Gary calls “utter chaos” ensued as the troops descended on us. It was such a beautiful day that we played outside for quite a while, and then a little after noon headed to Tractors for a family meal. As I sat there I looked around and realized just how blessed I am.

It still blows my mind that I have three grandsons.

I guess since Jud was an only child I just always figured he would only have one as well. Isn't it funny how our minds work. But now I'm triply blessed!

Following a delicious meal we loaded up and headed to the Lamar City Park. I remember as a youth, when we would come up to visit from Texas, we always had to take a trip around the park to see what had been updated since the last visit and to see the Martin houses.

I'm sure only the “old tim-

Further in the article I found, “The board members were in agreement that problems need to be solved while there was still the ability to change the dynamics of the situation”.

Since the problems were not listed, nor the dynamics of the situation explained, I don't understand any of that and to me the meaning is hidden in gibberish. Also, “the board feels confident in the RHG referral and that RHG could provide good direction”. What, pray tell, is “good direction”?

“Past consultations, the bond covenants and attorney used at their issue, as well as basics of a management agreement were discussed by the board.”

Good grief!! I wonder what this means in language familiar to Barton County residents? I certain have no clue.

As a taxpayer, citizen, voter and unenlightened person, I would like for the hospital board to unscramble this gibberish and explain to the people of the county what this is all about. The people have enough hidden from them at the state and federal level and I don't believe we need things hidden from us at the county or local level.

So, I make these requests of the hospital board.

Speak in a language the people of the county can understand. Provide information to the people as to what these hidden problems are and why you need some entity other than yourselves to solve these hidden problems. Tell us why the debt needs restructured and what restructured means.

In my opinion, it is past time for you board members to include the citizens of the county in these hidden problems; how they came to be and since they occurred under your time on the board, what you intend to do to solve them.

David Turner Lamar

ers” will remember these.

Anyway, I hope the residents of Lamar realize just how lucky they are to have such a beautiful park.

Needless to say on such a beautiful day it was full of kids running around and lots of laughter. Twoyear-old Landon is a little daredevil and loved the big slide, which didn't do much for his mom's heart!

But Kobyn, even though not relishing in the role of big brother, was good to take him up the ladder and see that he got loaded in the chute okay, while his daddy waited down below.

The playground was followed by the basketball court (of course, after all, this is Jud we're talking about.....) and everyone got into the spirit as we all attempted to shoot

baskets. Everyone that is except Cooper! Even Landon gave it everything he had to get the ball up to the net, only falling several feet shy!

By the time everyone left town to head back to Webb City, it was midafternoon and Gary and myself still had our Saturday errands to run, making for a full and very satisfying day. ++++ I hope everyone enjoyed the Valentine Sweeties this year. We had quite a large batch, which is always fun.

As many grandparents can testify – grandchildren are simply amazing and so very special, each in their own unique way.

I thought being a parent was okay, but there is nothing like the feeling of watching your grandkids

grow. Maybe that's because now we can sit back and just enjoy, instead of having to take an active part in their upbringing. ++++ Melissa and I will be traveling north the middle of the week, so when this comes out we should be heading that way. There is a corporate function being held in northern Missouri and we figured out that after going on two years it was time we put a face to many of those we speak with on a regular basis.

Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we will have safe travels. The highway to get there is the same one that we take to Kobyn's house, so I think I should be safe in just putting it on auto pilot.

See you in the funny papers.....

The Dade County Health Department has received a grant in the amount of $5000 to help promote healthy and safe behaviors among the students and staff at the Lockwood and Greenfield elementary schools.

For participating, each school will receive $1500 to help promote

school wellness.

The grant received is called the School Health Index (SHI). SHI is a self-assessment process that shows each school their strengths and weaknesses. The funding is to be used to implement improvement where it is needed most within the school.

The nurses from each

school are working with formed committees to do an assessment. After completing the assessment, each team will form ideas that could improve health and wellness in the elementary schools.

The health department will continue to strive to improve health and wellness in area schools and the community.

ROLLA-Missouri University of Science and Technology has announced the names of students who made the honor list for the 2014 Fall semester.

Area students named

to the list include Brian Wayne Clawson, Lamar, a senior in petroleum engineering; Landon Joseph Compton, Lamar, a freshman in engineering; Kyle Wakefield Kentner, Liberal, a sophomore in engi-

neering and Joshua Kent Lanz, Liberal, a freshman in engineering.

Honor list recipients must have carried a minimum of 12 hours and had grade point averages of 3.2 or above out of a possible 4.0.

PITTSBURG, Kan.Pittsburg State University has released Scholastic Honors for Fall of 2014. To qualify for

Summa Cum Laude students must have between a 3.95 and 4.0 GPA. Area students receiving this honor were Benjamin

J. Braker, a Finance major from Jasper and Richard Glenn Storey, an English and History major from Liberal.

BOLIVAR-Kacey Baptist University (SBU) Ayers, Lamar, has been in Bolivar, where she named to the Fall 2014 made the dean's list. honor roll at Southwest To be listed on the

dean's list students must carry at least 12 hours of college work at SBU and earn a GPA of 3.50-3.69.

Dade County Health Dept. receives school wellness grant

Missouri S&T announces honor list

PSU releases fall honors

Ayers named to SBU honor roll

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SCHOOL/SPORTS Jasper Elementary Spelling Bee winners

Trenton Huskey, son of Billy and Beth Huskey, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Trenton enjoys playing football and playing tug-a-war with his dog.

He likes to watch birds in the fields.

Congratulations to the Jasper Elementary School 2015 Spelling Bee winners. Heath Lungstrum (left, fourth grade) is the champion and will represent Jasper at the 37th Annual Joplin Globe Spelling Bee at Thomas Jefferson school on March 16. Saylor Garwood (right, sixth grade) is the runner up and will serve as the alternate to the Joplin Globe Spelling Bee. Nine students were chosen from fourth, fifth and sixth grade to compete for this honor.

Tannor Harrington, son of Matt Manley and Lindsey Harrington, is the seventh grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Tannor loves the outdoors. He loves to fish, camp, ride bikes and hang out with his family. His favorite school subject is math.

Tyanna Sangster, daughter of Rocky Sangster and Annie Hawes, is the eighth grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Tyanna likes to ride horses. She loves to hang out with her friends and family. She also enjoys playing volleyball!

STAR Students of the week

Sheldon crowns homecoming queen STAR Students of the week at Lamar East Primary for the week of February 16 are, third row, left to right, Travis Tyler, Kennedy Pugh, Kilee Smith; second row, Deborah Towne, Joslyin Woods, Thomas Moyer, Caylee Wilkewitz, Quintin Rainey; first row, Reilly McMurray, Julia Browning, Persais Sewell, Jackson Mattox.

Area students graduate from Missouri State

Chris Morrow/Lamar Democrat Sheldon High School's Logan Lamb was crowned 2014-15 homecoming queen Friday night. Escorting her was Deaven Jacobs.

SPRINGFIELD-Missouri State University conferred 1,392 degrees to students at its 2014 Fall commencement on December 12, 2014, at JQH Arena.

Area students participating were Chase A Probert, Golden City, receiving his Bachelor of Science and graduating Cum Laude in the Honors College; Kaitlin M Crull, Lamar,

receiving her Bachelor of Arts and graduating Magna Cum Laude; Erica M Julian, Greenfield, receiving her Bachelor of Science and Steven C Theurer, Lockwood, receiving

his Bachelor of Science.

To graduate Magna Cum Laude a student must have a GPA of 3.75-3.89 and to graduate Cum Laude, students must have a GPA of 3.5-3.74.

The Lamar High School girls' swim team competed in a tough dual meet held December 9, 2014, at the Monett YMCA. Lamar was missing three swimmers, so they beat Seymour and Bolivar, but lost to Glendale, Carthage, Joplin, Webb City, Ozark and Monett.

The 400 yard Freestyle Relay team of Jensen Worsley, Jenna Baslee, Grace Compton and Nichole Sinnett finished eighth. The 200 yard Medley relay team of Sinnett, Compton, Worsley and Harley Hunt placed ninth. The 200 yard Freestyle relay team of Baslee,

Hunt, Grace Dunlap and Isabella Hagin finished 13th.

Individually, Worsley placed sixth in the 200 yard Freestyle and 12th in the 100 yard Butterfly. Senior Nichole Sinnett finished 11th in both the 100 yard Backstroke and the 100 yard Breast-

stroke. Hunt placed 11th in the 500 yard Freestyle.

Compton placed 14th in the 100 yard Freestyle and Baslee finished 16th in the 100 yard Backstroke.

Lamar's new swimmers, Grace Dunlap and Isabella Hagin, both made best times in their events.

The Lamar High School girls' swim team competed in a large dual meet at the Carthage YMCA on December 16, 2014. Lamar swam against Joplin, Carthage, Ozark, Monett, Nevada, Seymour and Harrisonville. Lamar beat Seymour 89-38 and Harrisonville, 82-59.

Lamar's relays swam well. The 200 yard Medley Relay team of Nichole Sinnett, Grace Compton, Carmen Miller and Kaelyn Sturgell finished fifth. The 200 yard Free Relay team of Jenna Baslee, Isabella Hagin, Kayli Cole and

Grace Dunlap placed 10th.

Miller, Sinnett, Sturgell and Harley Hunt placed sixth in the 400 yard Free Relay. Compton, Baslee, Cole and Dunlap finished 12th in the same relay.

Individually, several Lamar swimmers got a Best Time and several tried out new events. Junior Kaelyn Sturgell placed third in the 100 yard Butterfly and third in the 200 yard Freestyle with a new Best Time. Freshman Jensen Worsley finished fifth in the 200 yard Individual Medley and third in the 500 yard Freestyle.

Miller placed fourth in the 100 yard Breaststroke and sixth in the 500 yard Freestyle. Senior Nichole Sinnett placed seventh in the 50 yard Freestyle and ninth in the 100 yard Backstroke. Compton got a best time in both the 100 yard Freestyle and the 100 yard Breaststroke, placing seventh and 11th. Baslee got Best Times in both the 100 yard Freestyle and the 100 yard Backstroke and Cole got a Best Time in the 50 yard Freestyle.

Lamar's next meet was the Monett Invitational on December 20.

LHS girls swim at Monett

High school girls compete at Carthage YMCA

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Tigers crush Carl Junction The Lamar Tigers pounded Big 8 Conference rival Carl Junction Tuesday night in a home game.

The Tigers raced out to a 23-11 lead after one period of play and led 42-25 at the half on their way to a 72-44 victory.

Senior Tripp Tucker came up big with 27 points, including going 4-for-4 from behind the arc. Trenton Mooney had 13 points to go with a team high eight rebounds. Johnny Brooks had a team high four assists and three steals.

The win moved the Tigers to 16-5 as they head down the backstretch of their season.

The Tigers are scheduled to wrap up their regular season slate Friday at Aurora.

Chris Morrow/Lamar Democrat Lamar's Brett McDonald cuts through the Carl Junction defense during the Tigers 7244 win last week.

Sturgell first to qualify for state

By CHRIS MORROW

SPRINGFIELD-Lamar High School junior Kaelyn Sturgell became the first female swimmer in the program's history to earn a trip to state. She swam a 25.64 in the 50 freestyle at the Southwest Missouri Championships in Springfield last weekend, beating the time standard of 25.79 required to earn a spot at state.

Friday she will swim in the prelims at the State Swimming and Diving Championships to be held at the Rec-Plex in St. Peters (Saint Louis area).

The finals will be held Saturday.

"I'm so beyond excited to be swimming at State and representing Lamar," she said. "At the beginning of the year, and even the day of the meet, I didn't think I could do it.

My teammates, my parents and Nancy (coach Nancy Adams) believed I could. I told myself it would be cool if I did, but I wouldn't be upset if I didn't, because I had already broken my previous record."

Sturgell cut about half a second from her previous best in the finals.

"It was a rush. It feels great to make school history, but I also know it doesn't mean I'm the best

there ever was. The time standard lined up this year and I just went out and did it. I credit a lot of my work ethic to Kenna Roland and Rose Compton, who have already graduated and paved the way. They were both phenomenal swimmers," Sturgell said.

She says she's not nervous about swimming on the state's biggest stage.

"It's almost like it's for fun. I never thought I'd be doing it and I'm so excited to have the opportunity.

Friday is going to be all about going out, flipping fast, and finishing hard.

Everything else will fall into place from there," she said.

Girls have strong finish at Monett Invitational

Swimmers participating in the Monett Invitational were, back row, left to right, Jenna Baslee, Grace Compton, Isabella Hagin, Nichole Sinnett, Carmen Miller, Grace Dunlap; front row, Jensen Worsley, Kaelyn Sturgell, Harley Hunt.

The Lamar High School girls' swim team ended 2014 with a strong finish at the Monett Invitational on December 20, 2014. Lamar finished fourth with 263 points, only five points behind host Monett, who placed third. Joplin won the Invitational with 315 points.

Other schools in attendance were Summit Prep, West Plains, Hillcrest, Seymour, Marshfield, Parkview, Bolivar and Greenwood Academy.

Lamar took nine swimmers to this meet and they all contributed to the scoring. The Medley Relay team of Nichole Sinnett, Carmen Miller, Jensen Worsley and Kaelyn Sturgell finished fourth, earning medals and 30 points. In the 200 Free Relay, Grace Compton, Jenna Baslee, Kayli Cole and Harley Hunt earned 24 points for their seventh place finish. Worsley, Miller, Sinnett and Sturgell earned medals for their third place finish in the 400 yard Free Relay.

Junior Kaelyn Sturgell placed third and earned medals in both the 50 yard Freestyle and the 100 yard Butterfly. Senior Nichole Sinnett also earned medals for her fourth place in the 100 yard Freestyle and a seventh place finish in the 100 yard Backstroke.

Grace Compton earned medals for her sixth place finish in the 100 yard Freestyle and her seventh place finish in the 200 yard Individual Medley.

Freshman Jensen Worsley placed fifth in the 500 yard Freestyle and fourth in the 100 yard Breaststroke, earning medals for both. Miller earned

two medals for her individual events, placing seventh in the 500 yard Freestyle and sixth in the 100 yard Breaststroke.

Several swimmers placed out of medal range, but scored individual points. Hunt placed 10th in the 200 yard Freestyle. Dunlap finished ninth in the 50 yard Freestyle and 11th in the 100 yard Breaststroke. Baslee earned a best time in both of her events, placing 11th in the 100 yard Freestyle and 10th in the 100 yard Backstroke. Cole placed 14th in the 50 yard Freestyle and 16th in the 100 yard Freestyle, also earning a best time.

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Gastel signs to play volleyball at Graceland University

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger Looking on as Addison Gastel signs a letter of intent to play volleyball for Graceland University are, left to right, Andrew Garwood, Karen Garwood, Addison's stepfather and mother, her little sister Mallie and Stew McDole, head women's volleyball coach at Graceland.

JASPER-Jasper High School senior Addison Gastel signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, Feb. 11, to play volleyball for Graceland University in rural Iowa. A celebration of the event took place in the school's library, as family and fellow students gathered to wish her the best.

Graceland University was founded in 1895 and is a private four-year liberal arts university, with a student body of just over 1,000. This faithbased university boasts 22 varsity sports, including, of course, women's

volleyball. Graceland's head women's volleyball coach, Stew McDole, was present for the signing and commented, “We are delighted to have Addison's addition.” Before signing he asked if she would like to mention family members attending, and she gave her grandmothers, as well as other family recognition for backing her as she grew and as she starts on this new avenue of her life.

Addison is the daughter of Karen and Andrew Garwood, Jasper and Brad and Amber Gastel, Dewey, Okla.

Lamar JV boys place second in tournament

Lamar JV boys placed second in the El Dorado Springs tournament. Tanner Phipps (left) was named to the all-tournament team and Sam Timmons was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament.

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ComForcare SWMO receives 2015 Best of Home Care® Leader in Excellence Award CARTHAGE-ComForcare SWMO announced recently that they received the distinguished Best of Home Care® Leader in Excellence Award from Home Care Pulse, the leading firm in quality assurance for private duty home care. The Leader in Excellence Award was given to the select few home care businesses that consistently ranked among the highest in 18 or more quality metrics assessed by Home Care Pulse. As a Leader in Excellence, ComForcare SWMO is now ranked among the best home care providers in the nation.

This accomplishment shows ComForcare SWMO's longterm dedication to excellent care and quality improvement.

To qualify for this award, 10 percent of their clients and caregivers were interviewed each month by Home Care Pulse. Over a 12-month period ComForcare SWMO has received high client and caregiver satisfaction ratings in areas such as caregiver training, compassion of caregivers, communication, scheduling, response to problems, overall quality of care, etc. Using feedback from clients and employees, as well as quality benchmarks from Home Care Pulse, the ComForcare SWMO management team set goals to reach the highest level of excellence

possible.

The Best of Home Care® Leader in Excellence Award highlights the top-performing home care businesses in the nation. Home Care Pulse believes that by honoring these providers, families looking for inhome care for a loved one will be able to recognize and choose a trusted home care provider.

"Our goal at Home Care Pulse is to empower home care businesses to reach their goals and deliver the best home care possible," says Aaron Marcum, CEO and founder of Home Care Pulse. "We are happy to recognize ComForcare SWMO as a Leader in Excellence.

We've been impressed by their commitment to their clients and caregivers, as well as the quality of the overall care they provide. They really stand out in their market as a top home care provider."

To find out more about ComForcare SWMO's commitment to excellence visit MOHomeCare.com or call 417-310-1280.

ComForcare SW Missouri is a locally owned in-home care company and was founded in 2011 by Kelly Hook, RN, BSN, CNA. It now has two offices, one in Carthage and the newest in Lamar. Its mission is to provide personalized, compassionate care to the SWMO area.

Further information can be found on MOHomeCare.com.

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On Saturday, Feb. 7, the Tiger Chess team traveled to Galena, Mo. to compete at a Scholastic Meet. Because of their success at Arma, Kan., they were ranked much higher than they were before.

Mostly that means the first couple of rounds have easier match ups similar The Lamar Chess team won first at Galena, Mo. Members of the to being the team pictured are, back row, left to right, Mac Crossley, Jason Jeffries, No. 1 seed in Trenton Maberry, Grant Smith, Caleb Jeffries; front row, left to right, a bracket style Alex Gardner, Couri Reinholtz, Kip Roland, Justree Laxson, Blake Elam. tournament.

The Tigers used this pairing advantage and never trailed all day.

Scoring four points (the maximum possible) in the first two rounds, Lamar easily stood in first place when the first standings were announced. With the high seed, that was to be expected, while the third round is often more challenging because of the easy acceleration of the first two rounds. In the third round only Trenton Maberry and Mac Crossley won and only two points were gained.

Team scores are based on the top four players and the other Trenton Maberry, front right, and Mac Crossley, front left, six players from Lamar where face each other to see who would remain undefeated and able to defeat some of the win the individual side of the tournament. top four from other schools. behind this, the fourth round only did we get the four, but we With their defensive help went a perfect four again. “That would have gained 6 1/2 if we the team held on to first by round was a big round for the a point and a half. Rallying day” said Coach Eckstein, “Not see CHESS, page 6B

Metropolitan announces new Golden City LGL is indebted to many, believes banking center Lamar is “a good place” is now open GOLDEN CITY-Metropolitan National Bank is pleased to announce the relocation of its Golden City banking center to 403 Main St., on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

In alignment with Metropolitan's mission to continually strive for excellence, the new facility is designed to enhance the service experience for customers in Golden City and the surrounding communities. A convenient drive-thru service is just one enhancement customers can experience at this

new location.

“Metropolitan's newest banking center in Golden City is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to providing superior value and convenience to the communities we serve,” said Metropolitan President and CEO Mark McFatridge.

“This new building will commemorate a new chapter within a community we've been a proud part of for decades. We look forward to serving the community of Golden City for many years to come.”

Edward Jones ranks No. 17 in 15th consecutive appearance Edward Jones has consistently earned high marks as an employer of choice in national rankings. For the 15th year, Edward Jones was named one of Fortune magazine's “100 Best Companies to Work For 2014." The firm took the No. 4 overall spot on the prestigious list and was the highest ranking financial services firm. For the sixth straight year, Edward Jones financial advisors ranked the firm Highest in Employee Advisor Satisfaction among Financial Investment Firms, according to the 2014 study by J.D. Power and Associates.

Edward Jones was the topranked financial-services firm on the Training Top 125 rankings announced at a February 9 awards dinner during the magazine's Training 2015 Conference & Expo in Atlanta, Ga. It has been honored as one of the best companies for training for 15 consecutive years, dating back to the debut of the Train-

ing Top 50 in 2001.

Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company, provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada.

Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work.

The firm's 14,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly seven million clients.

Edward Jones, which ranked No. 4 on Fortune magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2014, is headquartered in St. Louis. Fortune and Time Inc. are not affiliated with and do not endorse products or services of Edward Jones. The Edward Jones website is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.

The Lamar Community Betterment (CB) meeting was called to order at 12 noon on Wednesday, Feb. 11, by Ron Hager, president. Following approval of last month's amended minutes, Ginnie Keatts gave the treasurer's report. She also gave the Truman Area Transportation Service (T.A.T.S.) report, which showed a total of 1988 rides for the month of January.

In a report on what has transpired with the Gilkey Building, Lynn Calton reported that the contractor, Vilele

Demolition out of Pittsburg, Kan., was 99 percent complete and that the project would be closed out as soon as all of the paperwork was completed. He did report that there would be top soil and seed laid, as well as a layer of straw. Community Betterment currently owns the property.

In regards to the Welcome to Lamar sign, it was discovered that Hager had contacted the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) regarding the sign and is awaiting their reply. In presenting the project

by House Majority Whip Rep. Delus Johnson, R-St. Joseph.

As a deputy whip, Kelley will be responsible for assisting Rep. Johnson in rounding up votes on critical issues and communicating policy positions to other members of the

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BCMH Auxiliary holds installation of officers

Barton County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary held its installation of officers at its January meeting. Pictured are, left to right, Karolyn Tinkey, treasurer; Nancy Johnson, secretary; Peggy Phipps, president and Jean Harrison, vice president.

Corps of Engineers delays bridge repair LAMAR-A county bridge, damaged by flooding in June of last year, is still on hold for repair work. The delay appears to be due to a misunderstanding between the Corps of Engineers and the Barton County Commission. A new deck

is to be installed, and the commission has indicated the deck will be provided by Oden Enterprises of Wahoo, Neb. The Corps says the water opening beneath the bridge must contain a floor at the bottom, and the commission contends that all Oden decks

Kelley to serve as deputy whip for 2015 legislative session JEFFERSON CITY-Rep. Kelley, R-Lamar, was named deputy whip in the Missouri House this week, a position that will give him a more prominent role in determining the outcome of priority legislation.

Kelley was named deputy whip

to the city council at their last month's meeting, a road block was encountered. If the city would accept responsibility for the sign there would be no problem, as they are a secure entity.

The individual on the council that was against the sign raised several objections; one being the ability to have someone there, as well as funds for maintaining the project. MoDOT, who is okay with the project to this point, simply needs to know who is going to provide mainte-

majority. As one of only two deputy whips, Kelley will be responsible for coordinating the activities of seven floor whips who will assist in informing caucus members on key issues and votes.

“I am honored to have the

opportunity to play a much greater role in the legislative process,” said Kelley. “This position offers me a great opportunity to better represent the interests of the 127th district. I look forward to working to help ensure the passage of

have floors in the water opening beneath their decks.

The bridge of contention is on Northwest 50th Road, a short distance east of Northwest 30th Lane, and crosses a tributary of Drywood Creek.

It remains open for traffic and has a 12 ton load limit.

legislation that will be of great benefit to the people in our area, as well as the entire state of Missouri.”

Kelley added that his new post allows him to become more involved in a wider variety of legislative matters.

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Heart health for women

By JESSICA HOUDYSHELL Barton County Memorial Hospital Registered Dietician

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in American women. What a woman eats and her lifestyle choices play a big part in her heart health.

While you can change what you eat and whether you stay physically active, there are some risk factors for heart disease you cannot change.

These include: Aging - as women get older, their risk for heart disease goes up. Gender - more women than men have heart attacks and strokes as they age. Family History - if a woman has a close blood relative with heart disease, the chances she will have heart disease are greater. Race - black women have a higher risk of heart disease than white women. Their chances of dying from a stroke are also greater.

Previous Heart Attack - if a woman

has already had a heart attack, she is foods contain saturated fat. at risk of having another one.

Unsaturated fat is a different story.

Choose heart-healthy foods such It has been shown to be beneficial for as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, cholesterol levels and overall cardiolow-fat or fatvascular health. free dairy, lean Foods including protein and olive oil, canola heart-healthy oil, avocados, “When it comes to fats. Limit your nuts and seeds calories by fillcontain unsatuloading your plate, ing up on highrated fat. fiber foods inOmega-3 fatty fruit and vegetables cluding whole acids, a type of are where it’s at. “ grains, fruits unsaturated fat, and vegetables. have been found Fiber can help to be helpful in you lose weight preventing sudand keep the pounds off by filling you den death from heart attacks includes up faster and for a longer time. fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, The amount and kind of fat you eat tuna and herring. The recommended makes a difference. Research shows intake for omega-3 fatty acids is basithat eating too much saturated fat is cally two 6-ounce servings of fatty fish not good for the heart. Foods such per week. as bacon, sausages, fatty meats, but- When it comes to loading your plate, ter, ice cream and other full-fat dairy fruit and vegetables are where it’s at.

Barton County Sheriff's Dept. responds to calls

On Monday, Jan. 12, the Barton County Sheriff ’s office took a complaint of identity theft. The complaining party advised that someone had opened a pay-pal account with her name and address.

A short time later the reporting party advised that it was also found that a Verizon phone account had been opened. The investigation continues on this incident.

A burglary report was taken by the Barton County Sheriff 's office on Tuesday, Jan. 13, on the report of a burglary in the southwest part of Barton County, close to Jasper.

The victim in the case had left the home and went to work that morning. The victim returned home to find a door had been forced open. Numerous items were stolen from the home. The investigation is ongoing.

At around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, the Barton County Sheriff ’s office was contacted by the Lawrence County Sheriff ’s Department about a vehicle pursuit which had began in their jurisdiction. The vehicle was traveling northbound from Golden City, on Highway 160, at a high rate of speed. The pursuit ended about two miles north of Hwy. 160 on F Hwy., where one subject was taken into custody.

The stolen truck was transported back to the sheriff ’s office, where the owner came and picked it up that morning. The suspect was transported back to Lawrence County to face criminal charges in that jurisdiction.

A burglary report was taken Sunday, Jan. 18, in the area of 301 SE 10th Rd. It was reported that miscellaneous tools had been stolen from the property. The investigation continues.

On Sunday, Jan. 18, the Barton County Sheriff ’s office investigated a harassment and violation of a court ordered ex parte order. The victim in the case alleged

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she had received several phone calls and messages via the internet. The case was investigated and the respondent in the case was interviewed. The investigative reports will be sent to the prosecutor for filing of criminal charges.

The Barton County Sheriff ’s office investigated a burglary on Sunday, Jan. 18, at a residence where a trailer and a generator were stolen from a residence on SE 10th Rd., outside of Lamar. The investigation continues in the case.

The Barton County Sheriff ’s office received a complaint of phone harassment on Sunday, Jan. 18. A caller called the victim in this case and made some threatening and disturbing statements. The incident is being investigated and once completed, reports will be sent to the prosecutor for formal filing of charges.

The Barton County Sheriff ’s office took a complaint on Tuesday, Jan. 20, that a home had been broken into and items stolen. The incident occurred at 877 NE 30th Rd. The reporting party stated that medications and jewelry were stolen from the residence. Investigation continues in this case.

A burglary report was taken by the Barton County Sheriff 's office on Tuesday, Jan. 20, of a trailer house located at 543 NW 130th Ln. A air

conditioner was stolen from the residence. The investigation continues.

A complaint was taken by the Barton County Sheriff 's office on Tuesday, Jan. 20, of a semi truck that was driving in a careless manner west of Golden City. The reporting party advised that the semi almost struck his vehicle. The caller passed the semi and contacted law enforcement. A deputy from the sheriff ’s office was able to get the semi stopped west of I-49 on 126 Hwy. Statements were obtained from both parties involved and a report will be sent to the prosecutor for consideration of filing criminal charges.

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Barton County Sheriff ’s office investigated a trespass and theft case on NW 90th Rd., approximately 4 1/2 miles west of I-49. A chain securing a locked gate had been cut open. Items were believed to have been stolen from the property. It appeared that when the suspects left the property, items stolen from the property fell from a moving vehicle and were laying in a ditch away from the property.

The investigation is ongoing in the theft case.

The Barton County Sheriff ’s office took a report on Wednesday, Jan. 21, of a burglary at 32 SE 95th Rd. The reporting party advised that items were stolen from

the home, as well as a log splitter. The investigation is ongoing into the theft.

The Barton County Sheriff ’s office investigated a trash dumping case on SW 150th Ln., approximately three miles south of 126 Hwy., on Sunday, Jan. 25. The reporting party advised that he had found where someone had dumped several bags of trash on his property.

The investigation is ongoing in this case.

A property damage case outside of Golden City was investigated by the Barton County Sheriff 's office on Sunday, Jan. 25.

The victim in the case reported that he had two tires punctured on his vehicle. The incident took place at 752 SE 118th Ln. The investigation is ongoing.

On Monday, Jan. 26, the Barton County Sheriff ’s office executed a search warrant at a home in Lamar. The execution of the warrant was to try and locate items recently stolen from past burglaries in the county. Deputies from the sheriff ’s office arrived at the home around 4 p.m. Items believed to have been recently stolen were found at the home.

The sheriff ’s office was able to contact several victims and have them

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identify property found at the residence. One subject was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 27, for receiving stolen property and stealing. Terry G. Harless, 45, Lamar, was arrested in Joplin and transported back to the Barton County Sheriff ’s office. A warrant was served to Harless on Wednesday, Jan. 28, with a bond amount of $7500 cash or surety.

Monday, Jan. 26, the Barton County Sheriff ’s office was called to 26 NE 1st Rd., in reference to a burglary and stolen vehicle. The reporting party advised that when they arrived at the residence the garage door was open and the vehicle was missing. The investigation continues.

A traffic stop was con-

ducted Monday, Jan. 26, on a vehicle at the intersection of NE 90th Rd. and NE 90th Ln. During the traffic stop the driver was identified and found to have a suspended drivers license. A search of the vehicle also found an illegal substance and drug paraphernalia. The subject was issued a summons for the offenses.

A report of a stolen air conditioner from 603 Church in Golden City was taken by the Barton County Sheriff 's office on Wednesday, Jan. 28, Deputies responded to the address and were able to find the unit at a neighbors home. The unit was able to be recovered and a report was taken for stealing. The investigation in ongoing.

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RECORDS DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS

GENE ONSTOTT LAMAR-A memorial service celebrating his life was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at Daniel Funeral Home for Forest Gene Onstott, 79, Lamar, who died unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, at Barton County Memorial Hospital. Burial will be at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Barton County, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include his wife, Jan (Blake) Onstott, of the home; three sistersin-law, Brenda Hays and husband Ed, Mustang, Okla., Mary Christine Casey and husband Robert, Amarillo, Texas and Michelle Padgett and husband Phillip, Pine Bluff, Ark.; a brother; two daughters, a large extended family and his best friend, Hank Thomas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruby Onstott; his parents-in-law, Tom and Mary Blake; a son, Billy Onstott and a granddaughter, Ashley Jean Onstott.

Mr. Onstott was born Jan. 27, 1936, in Jasper, to William and Ruby (Griffitt) Onstott. He was a 1953 graduate of Jasper High School and studied auto mechanics at Pittsburg State College. He worked as a machinist at King Press in Joplin before founding Empire Gas Company of Lamar. He and Harry Orahood partnered in 1977 to plan and complete the Orahood-

Onstott Development at Stockton Lake. In 1988 he combined his mechanic skills with his interest in heavy equipment to create Gene's Trenching & Excavation Service and Onstott Trucking. In addition, he was co-owner and operator of B&O Construction. He suffered a stroke in 1997 and was forced to retire, but he never lost his desire to be of service to others. An avid outdoorsman and animal lover, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and experiencing nature.

He maintained an interest in old tractors, all heavy equipment and classic cars, which he collected throughout the years.

BETTY PATTISON GOLDEN CITY-Services were held at 10 a.m.

Friday at First Presbyterian Church in Golden City for Betty Beatrice Pattison, 92, who died at 11:15 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, at the Glendale Gardens in Springfield. Burial was in Hackney Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Pugh Funeral Home.

Survivors include her four children, Steve Pattison and wife Kay, Lee’s Summit, Christine Waddell, Springfield, Rosann Newman and husband Jack, Jasper and Nona Pattison, Carthage; two brothers-in-law, Ed Weinstein and Orville Duncan; three sisters-inlaw, Mary Probert, Wanda Probert and Betty Probert, all of Golden City and 11 grandchildren, Stephanie, Kenda, Tricia, Brian, Trevor, Shannon,

BIRTH

Cooper Beckett Metzger Jud and Meghan Metzger, Webb City, announce the birth of a son, Cooper Beckett. Cooper was born at 3:12 p.m. on

Scott, John, Jill, Katie and Kelsie; 22 great-grandchildren and three greatgreat-grandchildren. She also leaves a constellation of nieces and nephews to continue the Pattison/ Probert spirit.

She was preceded in death by six brothers, Max, Gene, Joe, Kenney, LaVerne and Marvin; nine sisters, Lucille, Dorothy, Marguerite, Helen, Sarah, Bernice, Pauline, Wanda and Patricia and a son-in-law, Jim Waddell.

Mrs. Pattison was born May 25, 1922, in Jasper County, to James Arthur and Bernice Edwina (Hubbard) Probert. She resided in the Golden City area her entire life.

She was a graduate of Golden City High School and was employed by Golden Business Forms as a collator assistant.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Golden City, the Junior City Culture Club and the Order of the Eastern Star.

She enjoyed refinishing furniture as a relaxing activity.

She married Ward Kenneth Pattison on Dec. 24, 1941, in Jasper County.

He died Nov. 11, 1997.

BEATRICE V. ALLEN Beatrice V. Allen, known to many as Bea, suddenly passed away January 31, 2015, at the age of 78.

Preceding her in death were her Mom and Dad, Clara and Herb Schick; daughter Roxanne; brothers Jim Schick, Vern Schick and Bob Schick and sisters Nancy Schick, Bernetta Griffitt and Elaine Tavares.

She leaves behind a sister, Violet Houdyshell and brothers, Harlen and Gary Schick and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, at 1 p.m., in Sacramento, Calif.

We wish to thank everyone that helped her move back to California on short notice.

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. He weighed seven pounds and 15 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Cooper has two big brothers, Kobyn Miles Metzger, 9 and Landon Trace Metzger, 2.

Maternal grandparents are Dan and Cindy Cook, Neosho. Maternal great-grandparents are Roger and Linda Haslip, Neosho and Dolores Cook, Springfield.

Maternal great-greatgrandmother is Minnie Stevens, Springfield.

Paternal grandparents are Gary Swor and Melody Metzger, Lamar.

BRIEFS

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ALICE MORRIS RAMSEY LAMAR-Services were held at 1 p.m., Saturday at the Konantz Warden Funeral Home Chapel for Alice Faye Morris Ramsey, 97, Lamar, who died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, at Truman Healthcare in Lamar. Burial was in Memory Gardens.

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

Survivors include two sons and their families, Larry West and Tom Morris; six grandchildren, Shelli, Kenny, Scott, Patrick, Travis and Justin; 11 great-grandchildren, Lindsey, Chad, Jackson, Georgia, Olivia, Jay, Landry, Ashley, Gracie, Grant and Hailee and two great-great-grandchildren, Jamie and Will.

Mrs. Ramsey was born Aug. 25, 1917, in Wilson County, Kan., to Clinton and Leona (Pruitt) Bowman. She was a wonderful mother and spent her years as a homemaker, as well as doing seamstress work at Big Smith.

She was a member of the First Christian Church in Lamar and the Rebekah Lodge.

DAVID LEE “ROY” THURMAN MAPLE GROVE-A memorial service and visitation were held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Konantz Warden Funeral Home Chapel in Lamar for David Lee “Roy” Thurman, 57, Maple Grove, who died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, following a brief illness.

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

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

Survivors include his wife, Karan Conway Thurman, of the home; four daughters, Elaine Williams and husband JD, Wendy Esters, Megon Thurman and Joni Bisbee and husband Michael and six grandchildren, Wessly, Austin, Samson, Phoebie Estes, Teresa and Hayden Williams.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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BARTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL provides blood pressure checks at the Barton County Senior Center, 306 W. 11th, Lamar, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

THE RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE WILL be held Monday, Feb. 23, 12 noon to 6 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 1306 E. 1st St., Lamar.

T.A.T.S. WILL BE COOKING THEIR famous beer brats and hamburgers at the Barton County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, to be held Friday, Feb. 20, at Memorial Hall in Lamar. Serving will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the cost is $6, which includes a hamburger or brat, a large bag of chips and a drink. Brownies will be available for the early comers.

BARTON COUNTY EXTENSION IS TAKING applications for the Community Gardens, located on 20th Street, across from Lamar Plaza Apartments.

Three 5x10 foot and three 5x5 foot raised beds are available. Past participants with a positive record will be given priority. Participants are expected to care for their own beds. For information call Jill Scheidt at Barton County Extension, 417-682-3579.

BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY IN LAMAR now has faster internet. Check out their new fiber internet connection. Individuals may use the library’s public computers or bring their own wireless device, such as a tablet or laptop.

VFW POST 3691 AND LADIES AUXILARY will meet Monday, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m., in the basement of Lamar Memorial Hall. A potluck supper will be held before the meeting at 6:30 p.m. All veterans are welcome.

4-H AND FFA LAMAR FAIR/MSF STEER weighin and nose printing will be held Sunday, March 1, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Winslow Animal Clinic in Lamar. If anyone is exhibiting a steer at either of these shows they need to have their animal weighed and nose printed at this time. 4-H and FFA staff will be on hand to sign nose print cards. For information call Bert Phipps at 417-214-2900 or the University Extension office at 417-682-3579.

DINING TO DONATE, A MONTHLY EVENT to support AOK, will be served Wednesday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Nathan’s Place, 1005 Gulf St., Lamar. The February menu will be prepared by Chris Lisle and will be a taco bar featuring marinated beef or chicken, corn or flour tortillas, beans, guacamole, chips, Spanish rice and tea, lemonade or water for $6. The meal will be available for dine in or carry out.

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP WILL MEET THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 10 a.m., at 694 SE 40th Lane.

FIBER ARTS GUILD WILL MEET THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 9 a.m., at the Food Station (formerly Denny’s) in Lamar. Peggy Phipps will lead the program on an “Easy Winter Cap”. Roll call will be answered with something about one of the country’s presidents.

A CARD SHOWER IS BEING HELD FOR Wanda Kirby’s 90th birthday, with a reception to be held Sunday, Feb. 22, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Nashville Christian Church. No gifts please.

THE BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD of Trustees will meet Thursday, Feb. 19, 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.

WEIGHT WATCHERS IS NOW IN LAMAR, with meetings to be held ever Monday night at the north entrance of the old bowling alley. Weigh-in starts at 5 p.m., with the meeting to begin at 5:30 p.m.

DADE COUNTY EXTENSION WILL HOLD the I Heart MU Extension Run on Saturday, Feb. 28, 8 a.m., at the American Legion Hall in Lockwood. The cost for the 5k is $20 in advance or $25 the day of the race.

The one mile is $15 in advance or $20 the day of the race. Contact 417-637-2112 or scheidtjk@missouri. edu for a registration form.

Mr. Thurman was born in Bakersfield, Calif. to David and Doris (Arrington) Thurman. He lived a simple life and enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.

He was a self-employed mechanic who owned a muffler shop in his early years and also did many odd jobs. He also worked for the Big Nickel, delivering papers. He was an honest person who gave to other people.

LARRY GENE BRADFORD GOLDEN CITY-No services are scheduled at this time for Larry Gene Bradford, 65, Golden City, who died Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at his rural home. The body will be cremated and taken to Kansas.

Arrangements are under the direction of Pugh

Funeral Home.

Survivors include his wife, Connie Bradford, Golden City; his stepchildren, Shane and Terry Potter, Joplin and Shantel Potter and Gerald Staffen, Pleasant Hope, Okla.; two brothers, Clarence Bradford, Rozel, Kan. and Ronald Bradford, Mustang, Okla.; a sister, Shirley Reese, Wichita, Kan.; two grandchildren, Skyla and Starla Staffen and a great-grandchild, Harlow Grace Stadler.

Mr. Bradford was born Nov. 5, 1949, in Great Bend, Kan. He served in the United States Marines from 1968 to 1971, during the Vietnam War. He married Connie Louise Taylor on Aug. 8, 1974, in Wichita, Kan. They had lived in Carnegie, Okla. prior to moving to the Golden City area in 1987.

He worked for Taylor Quarries for many years as a heavy equipment opsee DEATHS, page 4B

BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: February 23-27 MONDAYChicken and cheese, tomato juice, chicken, Asian rice, brocpot pie, Harvard beets, brownie. coli, egg roll, gelatin with mashed potatoes, juice, WEDNESDAY- Stuffed fruit.

Mandarin oranges. peppers, au gratin pota- FRIDAYSpaghetti TUESDAY- Barbecue toes, buttered peas, wheat with meatballs, antigua brisket on bun, seasoned roll, banana. vegetables, buttered corn, green beans, macaroni THURSDAY- Teriyaki garlic roll, grapes.

MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION

The following have ton County Recorder's 28, Jasper and Rachael filed a marriage license Office: Renee Triebel, 23, Edna, application with the Bar- Jerry Glenn Rector, Kan.

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held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Daniel Funeral Home Chapel for Lisa Louise Reinert-Medley, 37, Lamar, who died suddenly on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, in Lockwood.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Barton County, American Heart Association or Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include two sons, Orion Zachary Medley and William Medley and a LISA REINERT- Thomas daughter, Kirsten Danielle Medley, all of the MEDLEY home; her former husLAMAR-Services were band, Michael D. Medley,

erator. He also was employed for T & B Welding in Lockwood as a painter and welder.

He belonged to the Rozel United Methodist Church in Rozel, Kan.

LEGALS In the Circuit Court of BARTON County, Missouri Probate Division In the Estate of: DEANA M. MORROW, a Disabled Person.

Estate No. 14B4-PR00069 Notice of Appointment of Conservator of Disabled Person To all persons interested in the estate of DEANA M. MORROW, a disabled person: On January 7, 2015, SUZANNE E. McCULLEY was appointed Conservator of the estate of DEANA M. MORROW, a person adjudicated disabled under the laws of Missouri, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri.

The business address of the Conservator is 11 SE 1st Lane, Lamar, MO 64759, and her Attorney is Steven H. Kaderly, Kaderly & Kaderly, 114 West 10th Street, Lamar, MO 64759.

All creditors of said disabled person are notified to file their claims in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court.

Date of first publication on February 4, 2015.

By-James Nichols Circuit Judge, Probate Division 2-4,11,18,25-4tc The City of Lamar is accepting sealed bids for a 2010 Ford Crown Victoria with approximately 105,000. Bids will be marked “Car Bid” and be turned into the office of the City Clerk by 4pm on February 27, 2015. The City of Lamar reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Car can be seen in the parking lot of Thiebaud Auditorium.

2-11,18-2tc NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE A default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust executed by, Shannon C. Higgins and Susan Michelle Higgins dated 12/17/2004 and recorded on 1/3/2005 in Document Number 2005-8, in the Recorder’s office for Barton County, Missouri.

The successor trustee will on March 5, 2015, between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, more particularly at 12:00PM, at the West Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, Lamar, Missouri sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash (certified funds only), the following real estate: ALL OF LOT 15 UNION ADDITION TO GOLDEN CITY, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND A TRACT OF LAND BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 25, THENCE EAST 289 FEET,

THENCE SOUTH 180 FEET, THENCE WEST 289 FEET, THENCE NORTH 180 FEET, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL IN UNION ADDITION TO GOLDEN CITY, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. Commonly known as: 905 Tilden Street, Golden City, Missouri 64748 for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust.

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Wheatland; three brothers, Ken Reinert and wife Starri, Lamar, John Reinert, Minneapolis, Minn. and Brian Beaty and wife Deedra, Carthage and a sister, Carla Beatty-Evans and husband Charlie, Liberal.

Mrs. Reinert-Medley was born Sept. 24, 1977, in Bellflower, Calif., to Kenneth Roger and Gayle Florence (Sedlacek) Reinert. She was a 1995 Greenfield High School graduate and was currently working on her Bachelors Degree in Child Development. She was a housekeeping supervisor at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Lockwood and had also worked in the dietary department at Barton County Memorial Hospital.

Her family described

her as “goofy” and fun loving. She enjoyed cross stitching, her flower garden and classic rock music. She loved spending time with her family and her dog, “Mr. Bo Jangles”.

City United Methodist Church for Robert Roy Townley, 89, Golden City, who died Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at his home.

Arrangements were under the direction of Pugh Funeral Home.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Townley, of the home; two sons and their wives, Bruce and Christie Townley, Dade County and Richard “Shane” and Beth Townley, Bartlett, Tenn.; two sisters, Virginia Pfaff, Lambertville, NJ and Ella Jean Nevill and husband Lloyd, Monett; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and extended family and ROBERT ROY friends.

Mr. Townley was born TOWNLEY Oct. 4, 1925, to Roy and GOLDEN CITY- Ethel Townley of Dade Services were held at 2 County and was a 1941 p.m. Tuesday at Golden graduate of Golden City

High School. He served in the United States Army airborne division, where he played clarinet in the Army band. He had a love of all growing things. He tilled the soil and raised livestock on the family farm in southwestern Dade County for over 50 years.

He was a longtime member of Golden City United Methodist Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher, sang in the choir, was in a male quartet and served in many other positions in the church.

He enjoyed reading his Bible and other books, listening to music and especially enjoyed the company of his grandchildren.

He married Shirley Stratton on Aug. 15, 1954.

And all of their leasehold interest under a certain LEASE dated September 20, 1996, as evidenced by a certain MEMORANDUM OF LEASE recorded in Book 453, Page 465, on May 18, 2000, Deed Records of Barton County Missouri, with respect to the following described real estate in Barton County, Missouri: A tract of land located in the Southwest Quarter of Section 25, Township 32N, Range 31W, Barton County Missouri containing 0.79 acres and further described as follows: Beginning at a point 910 feet South and 210 feet East of the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 25, thence East a distance of 230 feet, thence South a distance of 150 feet, thence West a distance of 230 feet, thence North a distance of 150 feet to the point of beginning. which conveyance was made to the undersigned Trustee in Trust, to secure the payment of a certain Note in said Deed of Trust described; and WHEREAS default was made and still continues in the payment of said note; NOW, THEREFORE, at the request of the legal holder of said Note, and pursuant to the provisions of said Deed of Trust, the undersigned 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, Missouri, on March 9, 2015, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon and 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. s-GEORGE D. NICHOLS, Trustee 2-11,18,25,3-4-4tc

by her Deed of Trust dated December 9, 2011, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Barton County, Missouri, as Document #2011-1658, conveyed to GEORGE D. NICHOLS, the undersigned Trustee, the following described real estate, situated in the County of Barton, State of Missouri, to wit: TRACT I: A TRACT COMMENCING AT A POINT 1104 FEET NORTH AND 190 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 32, RANGE 30, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND RUNNING THENCE EAST 115, THENCE NORTH 230 FEET, THENCE WEST 115 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 230 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TRACT II: THE WEST 70 FEET OF A TRACT COMMENCING AT A POINT 660 FEET EAST AND 874 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SOUTH-

EAST QUARTER OF THENCE NORTH 460 THE NORTHWEST FEET TO THE NORTH QUARTER OF SEC- LINE OF SAID SOUTHTION 19, TOWNSHIP EAST QUARTER OF 32, RANGE 30, IN THE NORTHWEST QUARCITY OF LAMAR, BAR- TER OF SECTION 19, TON COUNTY, MIS- see LEGALS, page 5B SOURI, AND RUNNING

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS LARRY D. FERRIS and JUDY K. FERRIS, husband and wife, by their Deed of Trust dated December 6, 2002, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Barton County, Missouri, in Book 481, Pages 683-687, conveyed to GEORGE D. NICHOLS, the undersigned Trustee, all of their Leasehold interest under a certain LEASE dated September 17, 1997, evidenced by a certain MEMORANDUM OF LEASE recorded in Book 432, Page 556, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Barton County, Missouri, as amended by a certain AMENDMENT TO LEASE dated March 24, 1998, evidenced by a MEMORANDUM OF AMENDMENT TO LEASE recorded in Book 438, Page 168, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Barton County, Missouri, in the following described Real Estate, situate, lying and being in the County of BARTON and State of Missouri, to-wit: A tract of land commencing at a point on the South right-of-way line of U.S. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Highway 160, 30 ft. South WHEREAS JUDY K. and 738.5 ft. East of the Northwest Corner of the FERRIS, a single person, Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty-five (25), Township Thirty-two (32), Range Thirty-one (31) West, City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri and running thence East along said right-of-way line 148 ft., thence South 774 ft., thence West 148 ft., thence North 774 ft., to the place of beginning, EXCEPT that portion lying South of 13th Street; and

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Cards of Thanks To each of you who remembered me on my 90th birthday, with cards, flowers, phone calls, house visits and my grandkids bringing our lunch, I say thank you. Hope I can make some of you as happy as you have made me. Thank you and God bless, Myrtle Skaggs Special Notices

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Sunday, 5 p.m., in the basement of Lamar

Hall Basement.

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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, Missouri, on March 9, 2015, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon and 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. s-GEORGE D. NICHOLS, Trustee 2-11,18,25,3-4-4tc

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

"Publisher's notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any pref- Mobile Homes for Rent erence, limi-

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WHEREAS default was made and still continues in the payment of said note; NOW, THEREFORE, at the request of the legal holder of said Note, and pursuant to the provisions of said Deed of Trust, the undersigned 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

OF LAMAR, BARTON COUNTY,MISSOURI. which conveyance was made to the undersigned Trustee in Trust, to secure the payment of a certain Note in said Deed of Trust described; and WHEREAS default was made and still continues in the payment of said note; NOW, THEREFORE, at the request of the legal holder of said Note, and pursuant to the provisions of said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Trustee will

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THENCE WEST 355 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, THENCE SOUTH 460 FEET, THENCE EAST 355 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THE 230 FEET THEREOF. which conveyance was made to the undersigned Trustee in Trust, to secure the payment of a certain Note in said Deed of Trust described; and

RIS, husband and wife, by their Deed of Trust dated December 6, 2002, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Barton County, Missouri, in Book 481, Pages 688-695, conveyed to GEORGE D. NICHOLS, the undersigned Trustee, the following described real estate, situated in the County of Barton, State of Missouri, to wit: NOTICE OF ALL OF LOTS 4, 5, & TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS LARRY 6, BLOCK 46, PAR3RD ADDIFERRIS and JUDY FER- RY’S TION TO THE CITY

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MGE requests increased infrastructure surcharge JEFFERSON CITYMissouri Gas Energy (MGE) has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking to increase the infrastructure system replacement surcharge on the bills of its natural gas customers. The surcharge first appeared on customers’ bills in April, 2004.

MGE is seeking the increase to reflect infrastructure replacement investments made by

the natural gas company since September 1, 2014.

These costs for natural gas pipeline replacements and relocations are not currently included in MGE’s rates.

The current infrastructure surcharge for residential customers of MGE is $0.29 a month.

Residential customers would pay a surcharge of $0.68 a month under MGE’s proposal.

Applications to intervene and participate in

this case must be filed no later than February 19, 2015, with the Secretary of the Missouri Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102.

MGE provides natural gas service to approximately 507,500 customers in western Missouri, including the communities of Lamar, Lamar Heights, Golden City, Lockwood, Sheldon, Jasper, El Dorado Springs, and Stockton.

Local public hearings scheduled on Empire’s rate increase request JEFFERSON CITYOn August 29, 2014, the Empire District Electric Company filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission to raise its electric rates so as to increase its revenues by approximately $24.3 million. According to the utility, a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity would see a monthly increase of approximately $9.87 under the rate request.

The commission will hold two local public hearings in Joplin on February 19 in regard to

that application. In order to allow as many people as possible to comment, one hearing will be held at noon, and the second in the early evening.

Both will be held in Plaster Hall building, Cornell Auditorium, Missouri Southern State University, 3950 East Newman Road. At each hearing, a commission staff member will preside over a question and answer session with the taking of sworn testimony to follow.

Persons wishing to comment but unable to attend may contact the

Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, telephone 1-800-3924211, or the Office of the Public Counsel, P.O. Box 2230, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-2230, telephone 1-866-922-2959.

The Empire District Electric Company serves approximately 149,300 electric customers in 16 Missouri counties, including the communities of Golden City, Jasper, and Stockton. Lockwood purchases electricity wholesale from the utility for its municipal system.

KCP&L Greater Missouri to increase fuel adjustment charge JEFFERSON CITYThe Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request from KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company (GMO) to increase the fuel adjustment charge on the monthly bills of its electric customers.

The increase of the fuel adjustment charge reflects fuel and purchased power costs during the six month period of June, 2014 through November, 2014. It also reflects the company’s fuel adjustment true-up during that period.

The change in the fuel adjustment charge will take effect on March 1.

It will mean an increase of approximately $1.88 a month for the typical

residential customer in the former Missouri Public Service territory.

The fuel adjustment charge was authorized by the commission for KCP&L-GMO in a regular rate case in 2007.

The charge allows the company to pass increases or decreases in its net fuel and purchased power costs on to customers in a charge separate from general rate charges.

The fuel adjustment charge allows the company to recover most (up to 95 percent) of its costs, but not all, to encourage conservation and prudence in fuel use by the company. Any charges resulting from the fuel adjustment clause must appear in a separate

Accident report According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 1996 Cadillac being driven by Riccardo G Zanoni, 43, Stockton, was traveling northbound on MO 97, four miles north

of Lockwood, when the vehicle ran off the roadway and came to rest in a creek. The report stated that the accident occurred at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

category on customers’ bills.

Fuel adjustment charges are intended to help companies deal with volatility in fuel pricing.

The charge requires regular adjustments to reflect changes in prices the company has incurred for fuel and for wholesale power purchased to serve customers.

KCP&L-Greater Missouri Operations Company serves approximately 314,900 electric customers in western Missouri including Lamar Heights, Iantha, Burgess, and parts of western Barton County. Liberal purchases electricity wholesale from the utility for its municipal system.

The report stated that Zanoni received moderate injuries and was transported by EMS to Citizen Memorial. It is unknown if he was wearing a safety device at the time of the crash.

Chess, continued from page 1B could have counted more than four players. The other teams couldn’t keep up and we gained a significant lead.”

The fifth round gave the Tigers three more points, but more importantly put them with a big enough lead that no one could mathematically catch them. Their lead at that moment was 4.5 points and the most anyone can score in the last round would be four. So even if Lamar were to completely falter and score no points and give up four to the second place team, the Tigers would still win.

At this point two Lamar players were undefeated; Trenton Maberry and Mac Crossley. Since the team score was already decided, the tournament director decided to let them play against each

other. Most of the time team members are not allowed to play one another, since that gives either an automatic win or an automatic loss to the team, which is both an advantage and disadvantage at the same time. “In my 15 seasons as a chess coach I’ve only seen this happen two other times. It’s impressive to pull this off as a team. It’s funny that I always emphasize the last round being the most important and there we were with nothing to worry about. The best part for me as a coach was to see the team win six of the 10 matches in that round, even though it didn’t affect anything. If you consider one of my better players had to take a loss, that’s pretty impressive.”

In the last round Trenton and Mac squared

off. Mac had the white pieces and decided to play a highly aggressive blitz style against the very defensive Trenton. Mac battled valiant and almost pulled off a three piece combo, but Trenton’s patience prevailed and Trenton went undefeated on the day. Trenton’s back to back undefeated tournaments is a new record for Lamar.

Scores: Trenton Maberry - 1st (6 points); Mac Crossley - 3rd (5 points); Jason Jeffries - 6th (4); Caleb Jeffries - 7th (4); Grant Smith - 8th (4pts); Justree Laxson - 11th (3.5); Couri Reinholtz - 12th (3); Alex Gardner - 16th (3); Kip Roland – 17th (3); Blake Elam (1).

Teams: Lamar - 1st (19 points); Galena, Mo. 2nd (15); Columbus, Kan. - 3rd (12.5).

Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO

Good, continued from page 1B nance, as well as deciding if the CB is considered a secure entity. The belief lies with MoDOT that while CB may come and go (although it has been around for decades), the city is stable.

Hager commented that the project was not dead by any means and that he would get back with MoDOT. Members of the CB were encouraged to voice their concerns with city council members.

Hager also reported that the $500 grant that was received from the Barton County Community Fund will be put aside until the sign project becomes a reality.

New projects for next year's CB book were suggested, including the Lamar Fair, Halloween Hullabaloo, the 4-H Youth park renovation project, work on the new school buildings, the 1st Street overpass, AOK and LGL transportation service. It was decided to begin with the Lamar Fair and overpass.

Elaine Davis reported that the MCB Regional meeting would be held March 3, in Carthage and that anyone wanting to attend is invited.

She also mentioned that March 4 would be MCB Legislative Day at the Capitol.

Jerod Morey, representing AOK, reported that they were still holding their own, despite not having received any grants for the past two years. He credited the people of the community with keeping them going by donating food, as well as their time. These individuals and businesses are to be commended for investing in the youth of the community, as well as their future. Morey also

mentioned the Dining to Donate meal to be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Nathan's Place and asked for help in spreading the word. He mentioned that they were gearing up for summer camp and that information could be found on their website. AOK is still in the process of applying for grants and Morey wanted those donating to know that there are still matching funds available.

Melody Metzger with the Lamar Democrat reported that the saturation issue had been released that day, February 11 and reminded everyone that the deadline for Progress, which will be appearing at the end of March, is February 27.

Hager, representing T.A.T.S., reported a good size crowd at the first bean feed held Monday, Feb. 9, with about $300 being raised. T.A.T.S. will be serving their burgers and brats at the business expo, to be held Friday, Feb. 20, at Lamar Memorial Hall.

CL Squires and Kendall Gire were present, representing LGL, the transportation service for Lockwood, Golden City and Lamar, that transports individual workers to Lamar Enterprises. Gire stated that 2 ½ years ago they started out with nothing, yet somehow they manage to get by, usually receiving whatever amount is needed for repairs, insurance, gas, etc. Squires stated, “This transportation is a necessity for those not as fortunate as the rest of us”, mentioning these individuals that have the desire and self esteem to work, they just don't have the ability to drive. It was noted that by being able to work, individuals receive a sense of accomplishment.

LGL is not tax funded and is run strictly by donations. The buses are old,

but in good mechanical repair and as felt by all, the decline in gas prices has aided them tremendously.

LGL is no longer under the CB umbrella, but has their own 501(c)3. “We are indebted to so many people,” said Squires, “We live in a good place!” It was also mentioned that someone had donated a 1994 30' Class A motor home, that will be put up for sale, with proceeds to benefit the transportation service.

Jill Scheidt said that the soil and crop conference was held the day before and that she is busy working on farm bill material.

All other programs are completed as of now.

Davis told the CB that the 4-H youth park renovation would begin in March and that high school seniors from Lamar would be helping with painting in April, as part of a Senior Community Service Day. Davis also stated that Youth EXCEL is now in its 11th year and that the group would be attending Legislative Day in Jefferson City. She also mentioned that the entire 4-H would be going to Jefferson City on March 2.

The Lamar Democrat had been contacted by Davis, inquiring as to the feasibility of printing a “clean up, fix up” tab, as has been done in the past. The idea received positive feedback from CB members and Davis will determine if it is worth pursuing. It will be brought up again at the next meeting.

According to Barb McDaniel, the 10th Street Community Farmers' Market will kick off March 21, with Earth Day activities already being scheduled for April 25.

The meeting adjourned to meet again at 12 noon on Wednesday, March 11, at the Wolf Center in Lamar.