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Melissa Little/Lamar Democrat On Friday, Feb. 14 the Tristatesmen's Barbershop Quartet stopped by the Lamar Democrat office to serenade editor Melody Metzger and present her with a long stem rose and card for Valentine's Day.

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat The Lamar Democrat will do a complete saturation of every home in Barton County, as well as Lockwood, on Wednesday, Feb. 26. This is something that began back on December 25, 2013, with plans to do this at least every two months. The paper is excited to offer this to their readers, as well as prospective readers, and if any subscribers do not receive a paper, please feel free to contact me at 417-6825529, ext. 60. Also during this time there will be a subscription drive for new subscribers only. Be sure to look in the February 26 issue for prices. If anyone is interested in advertising, now is a great chance to get in on this special offering. The paper will literally go to several thousand households that otherwise might not receive the paper. If anyone is interested in advertising in this issue, please call Melissa at 417682-5529, ext. 62, before 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24. The Lamar Democrat looks forward to offering this service to the public and any input would be appreciated. For more information call me, Melody, at 417-682-5529, ext. 60.

Hartzler listening post in Barton County, February 24 LAMAR-A representative from the office of Fourth District Congresswoman Vicki Hartzler will be in Lamar, Monday, Feb. 24, to meet with constituents and afford them the opportunity to discuss and share matters of importance to them. Staff member Cole Karr will host the meeting and report the topics discussed back to Congresswoman Hartzler. The listening post will be held at the Mary K. Finley Library, 10th and Cherry, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Listening posts are held throughout Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District.

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Safety in city park playgrounds main topic of council meeting By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

LAMAR-The park board met with the Lamar City Council, Monday night, to discuss ways of making the park’s playgrounds safer for children. In a well prepared presentation, Jennifer Ogden told the council that an insurance company representative has recommended placing a recessed foam surfacing around all rides and equipment in the park. Such padding is already used at Lamar’s West Elementary School. She said it may require grouping rides together for efficient use of the foam padding, but that could be done. The board has contacted Danny Little, whose many products have included Versa Court, although that product has now been sold off by Little. He offered to sell the park board 13,826 square feet of Poly Green Foam at a considerable discount to make the rides safer for use. The price quoted by Little was $107,151. The foam would be covered with artificial turf, which would blend in with the surrounding appearance of the park.

The council felt that bids should be sought so a comparison can be made with the discounted price. Parks and Recreation Director Marsha Doyle added that by seeking bids, it will allow the city to know how much money for the project must be allowed in the 2014-15 budget. Board member Shirley Bull brought some more flexibility into the discussion when she said the project could be completed in parts rather than all at the same time if need be. During the discussion, the problem of vandalism in the park was reviewed. Doyle and the board confirmed that it was a serious problem. Councilman Steve Gilkey strongly suggested to the board that it find ways of reducing the amount of vandalism taking place in the park. Aquatic Park attendance entered the discussion. “Weather directly influenced attendance,” Doyle said. She pointed out that 2012 was a very hot year, and pool attendance was up. Last summer was unseasonably cool, and attendance slumped by nearly 50 percent. She added that the state of the economy was also a likely negative factor in 2013, plus competition from a

new water park that opened in Joplin. She also stated that a new air furnace is certain to be on her budget request for 2014-15. The old equipment is beyond repair, she said. Vilela of Pittsburg, Kan. was the lowest of three bidders to demolish a house at 1700 Grand owned by Steve Tanner. The bid was $2,472. Tanner had fallen far behind in his allotted time to dispose of the structure, and the city will charge the cost to his taxes on the property. The council authorized Chief of Police Ron Hager to enter into an agreement with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to participate in the Missouri Highway Safety Program. This means MoDOT will compensate the city for any additional expenses, including overtime, for DWI patrols throughout the city. At the very end of the meeting, City Administrator Lynn Calton said a new bridge will be lifted by a crane and put in place at 18th and Gulf on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The task should be completed by the end of the day.

Barton County Rescue and Recovery Group to partnership with Lamar CB By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat

A good sized crowd was in attendance at the Lamar Community Betterment meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 12. Lamar CB meets at 12 noon on the second Wednesday of each month, at the Wolf Center. Individuals, as well as businesses, are encouraged to attend the meetings and become involved. Elaine Davis called the meeting to order, followed by approval of the minutes and treasurer’s reports. Following this, Davis introduced Lee Lake with the Barton County Rescue and Recovery Group. This group currently consists of 10 individuals that train continuously in order to assist law enforcement with not only dive recovery, but also land based search and rescue. Support through Extreme Sports out of Joplin is appreciated by the group; however, team members currently must purchase the bulk of the equipment with their own funds. The rescue and recovery group is currently in need of grants to purchase equipment. In order to qualify for many grants and additional funding, they must have a 501(c)3, which they currently do not. Four members of the group were present to ask the CB if they would be willing to let them partnership with them, so they could pursue further

support. The team currently holds various fundraising projects such as serving meals at the Barton County Chamber of Commerce’s 4th Thursday series, as well as providing finger print kits for children and sponsoring various sports tournaments. The group is currently in need of helmets, life vests and a trailer for their equipment. Lake stated that they had to hustle every day to raise money in order to provide manpower. Just this past year they assisted the Barton County Sheriff ’s Department, as well as the FBI. Lake mentioned that Larry Beatty would be writing the various grants once the CB voted to allow the group to come in under their guise. It was unanimously passed to pursue a partnership project with the search and rescue group, in order for them to be able to raise additional funding. New brochures that had been made for the CB were handed out to those attending. Several ideas and changes were discussed, with a decision to be made at the next meeting. Davis mentioned that work would soon begin on the project book state competition. Some of the avenues mentioned to be pursued included the city dog park and airport, Tools for Schools, the 10th Street Community Farmers’ Market and possibly the Barton County Community Fund. The

topic will merit further discussion at the next meeting, to be held Wednesday, March 12. Those attending gave various reports. Kathy Jenkins, representing AOK, reported that Al-Anon meetings are being held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar and from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, at the AOK corporate office, 208 W. 10th St. Jared Morey, also with AOK, reported that although they are still searching for new grants, that with help from the public, they are managing to stay afloat. He stated that with all the snow days, approximately 40 children have been fed each day and that after posting the need for meat on facebook, AOK received 40 pounds by the end of the day. Belinda Rutledge, who is in charge of the Backpack Snack Attack program, reported that they were currently feeding 104 students in Lamar, 25 in Liberal and 12 in Golden City. She reported that a $20,000 donation had been received in December of last year to help with the backpacks and that while the current weather hadn’t been conducive to volunteers assisting in putting them together, the children from AOK had stepped up and assisted them in order to make it all possible. Leisa Blanchard with Barton County Memorial Hospital re-

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ported that an eye screening would be held May 1. This will be a free service, with help in obtaining future resources if necessary. Ginnie Keatts, representing the City of Lamar/ TATS, stated that TATS drivers had logged 4600 miles last month. She added that they were waiting on a new vehicle to be delivered that had been obtained through federal funding through MoDOT. Matthew Pennell, speaking on behalf of LGL, Inc., stated that thanks to a generous donation last year from the Finley Foundation, money is currently not an issue. He did mention that individuals ordering through Amazon should go to smile.amazon.com when they order and ½ of a percent will be donated to a charity of the donor’s choice. Lamar Community Betterment is on the list to benefit from the funding. Barbara McDaniel announced that the 10th Street Community Farmers’ Market would hold its first day on March 20. Davis explained that 4-H would be expanding the community gardens and will be presenting a program, “The Farm to You” at the local Head Start as part of their Invest An Acre project. With no further business the meeting adjourned to meet again at 12 noon on Wednesday, March 12, at the Wolf Center. All are encouraged to attend.

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correspondents Sheldon By DARLENE SHERIDAN The Sheldon Basketball R-8 teams hosted the Ballard team last Friday, with both teams winning. The boys won 6434 and the girls won 3120. This week will be the Golden Valley Conference Tournament at Hume. The weather again caused lots of cancellations and delays; however we are hoping that this weekend is going to bring warmer temperatures and sunshine. The area schools have missed many days, churches have been cancelled. All Sheldon churches did return to their regular schedules on February 9. The Sheldon American Legion and Auxiliary Unit No. 175 cancelled their monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 10 and the Sheldon Jolly Senior Citizens did not have their breakfast meeting on Tuesday, but will be back on schedule for their dinner meeting on February 18. Sunday I enjoyed a trip through the country to Chicken Mary’s and then to the home of Jim and Delores Honey of Carthage, where we all enjoyed the good food. The Quacky Quilters will be drawing for their quilt they made. Chances are being sold and the quilt will be given away on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the senior night ballgame at Sheldon. All proceeds will go to a scholarship for a Sheldon graduate.

Monte and Becky Morgan are celebrating the birth of their new grandson. Their daughter Melody is the proud mother. On Tuesday, several members of the Vernon County Retired Educators attended Legislative Days at the Capitol in Jefferson City. The group was able to visit with both Rep. Randy Pike and Senator Ed Emery. All residents and interested persons were invited to attend the next Vision meeting on February 17. The Vision team was at the Baptist Church at 6:30 to discuss their initial plans with the community. It was very important that we attend this meeting and provide input to this group of Drury College students.

For-getme-nots By GAIL LEAMING So sorry to hear of Joe Lawrence passing. His wife of over 70 years will miss him very much. Lanette Kleeman was his granddaughter and is married to Cesare, my nephew. Gail Lawrence would bring Joe and Loreta to Milford to listen to the music and were our dinner companions in Lockwood several times. He will be missed by many. Had a good turn out at Red Oak 2 this week and will miss it next week. There is to be a good film on next Sunday at Red Oak 2 about the four red moons and the treatment of Israel. There will be four red

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moons this year. In the past when these happened, world happenings went on that were good and bad. Must see, as I love history. This core education is just like brain washing to me. Wish someone could tell me something good about it. Why don’t they just teach kids like they use to? Did anyone happen to see the interviews of NAACP and their march against IDs for voting? Couldn’t be in the march if they didn’t show IDs. They didn’t even know there were two houses in Congress, along with other things. Since they all get paychecks to protest it doesn’t surprise me that they were just there to get the money. I remember back in the 80s and the protesting of the Vietnam War when they got $30 a day to protest at the bases. We were delivering bombs and had to wait a whole day for the base to unload and there was a sign up sheet in the office of the guards for you to get your $30. They told us we couldn’t sign up and sit in the shade like everyone else because it would be a conflict of interest. They only marched when a film crew showed up. We thought an extra $60 for the day to sit and visit would be easy money even back then. I have very little respect for them now that I know how it works. On top of it all look who funds the protestors. Our taxes! I will get off the soapbox again now. The snow is gone for a little while. It sure soaked in, as there is almost no run off. Ron

has been nurse all week to one of his dogs. Had to have stitches and kept warm and dry. It keeps him on his toes to have to walk him every little bit. We are going to try and go to Wagner, Okla. this week for bluegrass. The dog should have gotten well by then. Justin Crawford must be in San Antonio this week with all his pictures of the Riverwalk. I have been but Ron hasn’t and it is beautiful. I am envious as it is warmer there too. Finally got Evelyn Gasper’s Christmas present to her and Clea. Now to get to Dianna Greys to give hers to her. Stretches out the holiday. It is the thought that counts girls no matter how late I am. I have been trying to finish up some UFP. Clea came over and designed a couple of blocks for me and now they are done. Clea come look. Hope everyone had a good Valentine’s Day and were remembered by their loved ones; even a phone call is truly appreciated. Thanks Kamala and Russ.

Maxine’s Musings By MAXINE MORIN Well… it snowed again and again. That was to get us in the mood for watching the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The evergreen bushes at our house were piled high with snow. Thinking the birds could not find any food, I threw a piece of bread on top of the snow covered bush.

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Not one bird came; guess the snow was too soft or they had gone to find shelter in heavier cover than our bare trees. But as the snow began to melt, I noticed the bread was gone. But the bread that I tossed out the back door soon disappeared as it was lying on cement. “Happy Birthday” to Dorothy Cato, who reached her 94th birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Friends were asked to call her with birthday greetings. If you missed calling, the phone number is 417-682-5046. “Happy Birthday” to Donna Costley Fanning. She turned 60 this February. Carl and Reba Phipps celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary February 14 at the Hopewell Presbyterian Church. Congratulations to the Phipps. The Red Hat gals met at The Pepper Mill on Thursday, Feb. 13, for a luncheon meeting. Twenty-one Classi Lassies were there wearing their adorable red hats and dressed in purple. Hostesses Donna Letton and Maxine Chesnut decorated the long tables using a valentine theme. Tables were covered with white tablecloths. At the center was a lovely red and white floral arrangement. Red goblets holding red carnations graced the tables. Tea candles, red hearts and crinkles danced down the length of the tables. Nut cups and a valentine heart box of chocolates stood at each place setting. Sue Hobson gave the table grace. The waitress served plates of pulled pork

or chicken breast with mashed potatoes, green beans and broccoli salad. Dessert was angel food layer cake with pineapple cream frosting, which was made by Donna Letton. Queen Mother Sue Hobson opened the Red Hat business session with the usual red glove welcome. Since the last meeting was canceled, the group sang “Happy Birthday” for January birthdays of Doris Woods and Dorothy Roberts and for February, Maxine Chesnut and Margaret Wattenbarger. Maxine Chesnut asked the ladies to share a valentine memory. Quite interesting! March hostesses will be Loeta Thompson and Doris Woods. The Carterville United Methodist Church held their annual chili contest on January 26. Donna Wescott, Lamar, received third place. Yowell-Frow VFW Post 3691 and Ladies Auxiliary will hold a soup and sandwich supper on Monday, Feb. 24, 6:30 p.m., at Memorial Hall. Respective meetings will convene at 7:30 p.m. Eddie is enjoying reading large print books. The Barton County Library joined with the Barton County Senior Citizens Center to have books delivered with homebound meals. This is a blessing for many. Thank you! Eddie sent me a fresh floral arrangement for Valentine’s Day. Isn’t he sweet? Pray for the safety of our troops. Until next time…

Pastor’s note Give your heart to Jesus! By MARK TURNBOUGH Lamar United Methodist Church

Baseball season is here! One spring began uncustomarily. In 1894 the Baltimore Orioles came to Boston to play a routine baseball game. But early in the game Orioles’ John McGraw got into a fight with the Boston third baseman. Within minutes all the players from both teams had joined in the brawl. The warfare quickly spread to the grandstands. Among the fans the conflict went from bad to worse. Someone set fire to the stands and the entire ballpark burned to the ground. Not only that, but the fire spread to 107 other Boston buildings as well (see WikiAnswers.com). That seems bizarre, but actually similar outcomes happen daily. What do you do with your anger? Do you let it burn until it explodes? Some ordinarily good folk are proud of their outbursts of anger. Others turn it inside themselves and let it turn into what amounts to self-inflected illness, even long-term depression. Our Lord told us to forgive the offense. He said to quit the name calling, knock off the old snit. Forget about it. That requires daily, deliberate forgetting, but we can do it! The world will be a better place, Lamar will be increasingly kind. You will be healthier. When someone burns you, walk away with a smile on your face! That may drive your antagonist a little nuts, but it may make him or her your friend. Could there be a better outcome? If you’re not in a church, find one. Go with your friends. Your pastor will help you deal with many things, even your anger.

By JACK SLADE Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church

One of the most difficult things we can face in life is loss and in the aftermath of a tragedy, pain or a loss can be very difficult to cope with. At times it may even seem unbearable. Because God made us with feelings there are many other difficult emotions we may experience when grieving or even facing those tough circumstances. We can feel hopeless, helpless, confused, anxious and even angry. Recognizing these emotions and releasing them in healthy ways is extremely important in the journey toward healing and wellness. Ignoring or suppressing them can be very destructive, crippling to say the least. What emotions do you feel in your heart? Listen, heartache and pain are always found among them. You're probably hurting so badly that all you really want to do is cry. And that's okay. Even the Lord Jesus wept when faced with the sorrow and death of a friend and the emotions he faced. John 11:35, "He Wept." His friend Lazarus had died, and he cried. Sure it's good to be strong in the midst of difficult circumstances, but it is also important to acknowledge the emotions that pain, suffering and loss can bring. Think about it. How can your heart really heal if you don't acknowledge that you're hurting? So, then the first step is to get alone with God. You must tell Him how badly you are feeling, how you are hurting. Cry if you need to, let it out! Cry to God, cry out to Him, "God help me!" You will find that as you pour out your heart to the Lord you'll begin to feel the burdens of your soul give way unto Him. Now, take back your life! 1. From Psalm 56:8(TLB) David says of God, "You have seen me

tossing and turning through the night. You have collected all my tears and preserved them in your bottle! You have recorded everyone in your book." How does it make you feel to know how important your tears are to God? 2. Consider what you have lost in the aftermath of tragedy. As you pour out your heart and acknowledge the emotions you are working through, you can find comfort in these following scriptures for: The death of loved one - Matthew 5:4; Psalm 116:15; 2 Corinthians 5:8; Facing a terrible illness" Psalm 103:3; Isaiah 53:5; Jeremiah 17:14;Matthew 26:39; The separation of a family member: Ephesians 3:20; The loss of your job, home and other possessions: Philippians 4:19; Matthew 6:31-34; Financial troubles: Psalm 34:10; Joshua 1:8; Luke 6:38; The fear of all you have yet to deal with: Isaiah 41:10; The destruction of the city you Love, or community: Isaiah 58:12. For some addi“I don’t think any tional helps from God's word see 2 president ever enjoyed Kings 20:5, Psalm himself more than I did. 34:6 and 1 Peter 5:7. "The righteous cry Moreover, I don’t think and the Lord hears any ex-president ever and lifts them out of all their troubles." enjoyed himself more.” (Psalm 34:17).

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Commission attends training session in Columbia COLUMBIA-Barton County Commissioners Mike Davis, Dennis Wilson, and Jeff Tucker attended the annual training session in Columbia, February 12-14, sponsored by the County Commissioners Association of Missouri (CCAM). The two and one-half day

conclave, attended by commissioners from all of Missouri’s 114 counties, was held at the Drury Inn and Holiday Inn motor hotels. A feature of the opening day activities was an update of legislation pending in the General Assembly that has a bearing on

counties. Second day concurrent sessions dealt with such topics as indigent burials, electronic monitoring to save on jail costs, regional realignment of University Extension, vacating county roads, the Affordable Care Act & county employees, and use taxes.

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The directors of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) addressed the commissioners on the final day. This year’s meeting marked the first time it has been held outside of Jefferson City.

Trula Cain Memorial Dog Park to open this spring

22nd annual collectors association show scheduled CARTHAGE-The 22nd Annual Spring Barton-Jasper County Collectors Association show will be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 22 and 23, at Memorial Hall in Car-

thage. The show will include coins, Memorial Hall is located at 407 S. stamps, postcards, sports cards and Garrison Ave. (Hwy. 571), at the incollectibles and will be open to the tersection of Highways 71 and 96. public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satur- For information call Brad Potter day and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. at 417-682-2678 after 6:30 p.m.

Chili cook-off winner announced

PARSONS, Kan.-The winning entry in the CRO of HOPE Chili Cook-Off held Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Parsons Cool Collectibles Collectors Show has been announced by the event organizers. The beef chili entered by the K-Loan team was judged

to be the winning entry and won the $35 first place award. The chili entries were tasted and judged by a three person panel that included Cpl. Christopher Cummins of the Parsons Police Department, Bradley “Blue” Blake of KLKC

radio and Lyle “Catfish” Catron, a collector at the Cool Collectibles show from Nevada. Eight entries into the contest were received. Dozens of community members enjoyed sampling all of the entries throughout the afternoon, along with baked goods donated by area bakers. The event also featured a silent auction of a limited edition autographed print of Gary Barbaro’s induction into the K.C. Chiefs Ring of Honor

this past NFL season. The K.C. Chiefs donated the print. Matt Hoisington of Parsons won the winning bid in the silent auction. The Parsons Cool Collectibles Collectors Show was sponsored by the Parsons Police Officers Association and the SKIL Resource Center, Inc., with all proceeds devoted to youth activities in the Parsons community. The event was supported by a grant from Labette County Tourism and all local media outlets.

Search for Missouri Century Farms continues COLUMBIA- If your farm has been in your family since December 31, 1914, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. To qualify, farms must meet the following guidelines: The same family must have owned the farm for 100 consecutive years. The line of ownership from the original settler or buyer may be through children, grandchildren, siblings, and nephews or nieces, including through marriage or adoption. The farm must be at least 40 acres of the original land acquisition and make a

financial contribution to the overall farm income. “It is important to honor and respect our history,” said Michael Ouart, vice provost and director, University of Missouri Extension. “These farms represent both Missouri’s cultural heritage and the good stewardship that our farmers strive for.” In 2008, the Missouri Farm Bureau joined MU Extension and the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources as a program sponsor. “Missouri Farm Bureau is a proud partner in the recognition of century farms,” said Blake Hurst, president. “We applaud the hard-working farm families that have kept us fed and clothed for generations. They represent an important part of our heritage and laid a foundation for the bounty Americans enjoy every day.” Applicants certified as owners of a 2014 Missouri Century Farm will be recognized by the MU Extension center in the county where the farm is located. Applicants are presented with a sign and a certificate.

Gene William Grounds, son of Gene and Becky Grounds, received his Eagle Scout award on January 27. To receive this award Gene had to complete several requirements, the last being a service project. Gene responded to a request made by Animal Control Officer Sandy Alexander for help with starting a dog park for the city of Lamar. The first phrase of the project, planning and fundraising started in March of 2012 and took about a year. Gene had to raise the required $2,000 before work could be started. This was accomplished with the help of many Lamar businesses who contributed to the fund by donations and by hosting donation cans in their place of business. Also, with the help of the generous people of the area by putting their hard earned dimes, nickels and dollars in the donation cans. Gene also raised money with the first annual dog picture contest at the Lamar Fair in 2012 and a garage sale. The second phase started in the spring of 2013. Gene supervised, as well as worked with a small group of volunteers. The work enSince Missouri began the program in 1976, more than 8,000 century farms have been recognized. For applications received by May 1, a $65 fee covers the cost of a certificate, farm sign and booklet for approved applicants. If the application is received between May 1 and May 15, the

tailed clearing, digging out, leveling, building forms and filling a 10x12 area so the city could pour a cement pad. In addition to this, the area around the water spigot was cleared, leveled and also prepared for a small cement pad. Finally, Gene, himself, planted the two silver maple trees that were donated by Troop 207. This second phase of the project was plagued by many weather related interruptions. Because of the many delays the city was unable to complete their part of the project. With his part of the project completed and after a long application and approval process, the Boy Scouts of America committee agreed to present Gene with the Eagle Scout Award. The “Trula Cain Memorial Dog Park” will hopefully open some time this spring. An opening day is planned with activities and prizes. This opening will be advertised in the Democrat, as well as on television. Also, fliers will be posted on the windows of area businesses. Gene is grateful to the many businesses and residents of this area who made this all possible. cost is $75. Applications must be postmarked by May 15, 2014, to be considered. For application forms and information, call MU Extension Publications toll-free at 1-800-2920969, contact your local MU Extension center or visit the program website at http://extension.missouri.edu/centuryfarm.

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By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Guess what? It’s supposed to be in the 60’s by the time this comes out in the paper on Wednesday, Feb. 19. That’s my sister Cindi’s birthday, too. Guess I had better get a card off to her or I’ll be in trouble. It’s hard to believe that I’ve got two sisters in their 60’s; in fact it’s hard to believe I’m in my 50’s. Where does the time go? I have had an interesting week here at the ole’ Democrat. Tuesday, Jo Jurgens stopped by to invite

me to Rotary as they were having a program on the restoration of Zetta May Comb’s house on Poplar and 10th. It has always been such a beautiful homestead and Zetta May was a beautiful lady that never knew a stranger. I, as I’m sure the rest of the town, have been observing the metamorphosis that the house has gone through in the past year or so. They have done a wonderful job on the outside of the house and I have always been curious what had been done to the in-

side. It is beautiful and truly a work of art. They were able to save so much of the original woodwork, lighting fixtures, etc. My mom’s house had a ton of beautiful woodwork and the person that bought the house maintained that wood throughout. You just don’t see craftsmanship like that any more. As a tie-in to Zetta May, her husband’s Clyde’s boyhood home just happens to be the house that was my mom’s. Years ago Zetta May had brought a picture of him and his family out in the front yard of the house. Wednesday I had the opportunity to sit in on a Lamar Community Betterment meeting. Lamar CB is an extremely important organization ded-

icated to doing just what it says, making the community better! My grandmother, Ruby Sherman, was instrumental back in the 1960’s when CB was prospering so I have always believed in its importance, just have never taken the opportunity to get involved. Elaine Davis had approached me as to coming to the monthly meetings in order to do an article for the paper, in hopes of enticing individuals and businesses to get involved. It was a very inspirational meeting. A special guest was Lee Lake with the Barton County Rescue and Recovery Group. This is a group of individuals that are dedicated to assisting law enforcement in a much needed capac-

ity. Others attending the meeting were from various businesses and organizations throughout the community. It was very enlightening and educational to hear about their various endeavors and triumphs. It seems like each entity in one way or another had managed to help and support the others. What an uplifting experience to see everyone come together with the

hopes of making Lamar a great place to work, live and play! Only 30 more days until the first day of spring. It can’t be soon enough! Here is a quote that I happened upon and it fits my sentiments exactly: People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do, I stare out the window and wait for spring,” Rogers Hornsby.

Lockwood releases second quarter honor roll LOCKWOOD-The second quarter honor roll has been released by Lockwood High School. All A Honor Roll Lauren Allen, Madi-

son Allen, Emily Katelyn Backs, Bartlett, Grace Morgan Brewer,

Backs, Kelsey Beerly, Alexis

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Speights named to Linn State Technical College Fall Honor Roll

LINN-Linn State Technical College would like to congratulate students who achieved academic excellence during the 2013 fall semester. To be placed on the honor roll a full-time student must earn a semester grade point average between 3.0 and 3.499 on a 4-point scale. With more than 35 academic programs, Linn

State Technical College is Missouri’s only public two-year technical college with a statewide mission to prepare students for profitable employment and a life of learning. For more information about Linn State visit www. linnstate.edu. Named to the honor roll was Cole Speights, Lamar.

Linn State Technical College releases Fall Dean’s List

LINN-Linn State Technical College would like to congratulate students who are eligible for the Dean’s List for the 2013 fall semester. To be placed on the Dean’s List a fulltime student must earn a semester grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0 on a 4-point scale. With more than 35 academic programs, Linn State Technical College is Missouri’s only public

two-year technical college with a statewide mission to prepare students for profitable employment and a life of learning. For more information about Linn State visit www.linnstate. edu. Area students named to the Dean’s List are Trevor White, Lamar, and Ethan Moenning, Lockwood.

Annie Greene, daughter of John Garvin, Charlen Garvin and Kristina Greene, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Annie loves to play soccer with her dog. She likes to draw. She also likes to read mystery books.

Michaela Allen, daughter of Paul and Michele Allen, is the seventh grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Michaela’s favorite sports that she plays are basketball, volleyball and softball. In her spare time she likes to hang out with her friends and family. One of her best friends is Emma Moore.

Arianna Leivan, daughter of Aaron and Tricia Leivan, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Arianna likes to play basketball. She also plays the clarinet. She also likes to read books.

STAR Students

Crowder College releases Fall 2013 Dean’s List The Fall 2013 Dean’s List has been released by Crowder College. To qualify for the list a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average and be taking at least 12 credit hours in the semester. Area students named to the list include William Friesenborg and Laura McNary, Golden City; Katie Ball and Jennifer Pryer, Jasper; Kimberli Begley, Claudia Carter, Victoria Carter, Rikki Colin, Rachel Dugan,

Katelyn Luce, Thomas O’Sullivan, Carla Rea, Angie Schlichting, Nicole Sprenkle, Amber Stout and Sean Valentine, Lamar. Also, Joel Dermott, Taylor Gazaway, Trevor Harvey, Kale Kirby, Braidi Morrow, Jamy Sherron, Austin Spivey, Jo Ann Wentland and Robin Young, Liberal and Emily Bowman, Jeremy Mitchell and Katie Mitchell, Lockwood.

Crowder reports spring enrollment numbers NEOSHO-Crowder College's enrollment has grown rapidly over the last eight years. During these years the college has seen an increase in credit hours taken of 95 percent. This spring numbers boasted an increase of 1.2 percent in credit hours totaling 47,204. Total head count for the semester is 4,963 students. Crowder's success in continued growth is due in part to expanded opportunities throughout the nine-county service district. The college has facilities in Neosho, Cassville, Webb City, Nevada

and McDonald County at Jane, which opened this semester. Classes are also offered at Carthage, Greenfield, Lamar, Monett and Mt. Vernon. Interim President Dr. Kent Farnsworth noted, "We were pleased to see an increase in credit hours again this spring. That hasn't been the pattern elsewhere in the state and region and speaks well to the strength of our programs and the great job our faculty and staff are doing of keeping the college experience interesting and relevant."

STAR Students at Lamar East Primary for the week of February 17 are, third row, left to right, Tamren Pennell, Trenton Fanning, Trace Wooldridge, Braeden Markley; second row, Brandon Martin, Dakota Bramlette, Madison Watson, Alex Markley; first row, Jesse Rhodifer, Eleese Ortega, Winnie Ross and Julia Browning.

Golden City holds school wide spelling bee

Golden City held its school wide spelling bee at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, in the high school gym. The class winners from the fourth, fifth and sixth grade classes participated, while the entire K-6 grade students rooted them on. Eliab Cifuentes, sixth grade, won the school wide spelling bee. He will travel to Joplin to participate in the Joplin Globe Spelling Bee on March 17. Pictured are, back row, left to right, Julie Rector, Blake Taylor, Lane Dunlap, Jacob Begley, Lennon Skelton; front row, Sean Tyler, Talon Besendorfer, Garrett Cameron and Eliab Cifuentes. Julie Rector was runner up and will represent the school if Eliab is unable to attend.

Jasper High School Sweetheart candidates Golden City Students of the Month

Jasper High School Sweetheart candidates are, back row, left to right, seniors Brittany Mundy and Colton Sweeney and juniors Sarah Taffner and Curtis Andrews; front row, left to right, sophomores Bethany Baugh and Drew Schilling and freshmen Rosa Flores and Kenneth Moua. FCCLA had their sweetheart party dance on Saturday, Feb. 15.

January Students of the Month at Golden City with the character trait of self-discipline were, front row, left to right, Jamison Menadue, kindergarten, Emily Maus, third grade, Norah Rice, second grade and Destiny Powell, first grade; back row, Braden Stump, fourth grade, Arlo Stump, sixth grade and Shelbi Miller, fifth grade.

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Byrnes, Brent Chambers, Dakota Comer, Madison Coose, Ramsey Divine, Teresa French, Shea Fyfe, Micala Gillen, Jolean Hackney, Madison Hamilton, Jessica Nentrup, Samantha Patton, Tanner Patton, Ashley Rorman, Maggie Schmiegelow, Ben Schnelle. A/B Honor Roll

Jared Bayless, Karson Bruner, Keygan Bruner, Jake Byrnes, Jonathon Cossins, Tessa Dunfield, Thomas Eggerman, Olivia Finley, Noble Foster, Gage Hooper, Dacia-Lynn Ingels, Stoney Jackson, Abby Julian, Ethan Manke, Krissy Mann, Kelsey Mein. Also, Robert Oeltjen,

Mackenzie Osborn, Kaylee Osterdyk, Destiney Patterson, Hanna Rhodd, Meredith Robinson, Mercedee Sangster, Ellen Schnelle, Noah Schnelle, Shelby Singleton, Noah Sowell, Isaac Spain, Darian Sparkman, Nolan Sparkman, Hayden Vaughn, Shinez Wilkinson.

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LHS Girls’ Swim Team competes at Carthage Invitational

Lamar High School Girls’ Swim Team competed in the Carthage Invitational Saturday, Jan. 18, placing fifth out of 12 teams. Host Carthage won the meet, but Lamar scored 129 points and earned eight medals, beating Nevada, Parkview, Hillcrest, Bolivar, Seymour, Marshfield and Greenwood Academy. For the relays, the 200 yard Freestyle Relay team of Kenna Roland, Nichole Sinnett, Carmen Miller Medalists at the Carthage Invitational were, left to right, Johnna Cato- and Johnna Cato-Schwan Schwan, Carmen Miller, Kenna Roland and Nichole Sinnett. medaled by placing

third. The same swimmers finished fourth in the 200 yard Medley Relay. Jenna Baslee, Grace Compton, Brooklyn Davey and Anais Ronjat finished ninth in the 400 yard Freestyle Relay. Baslee, Compton, Davey and Harley Hunt finished 10th in the 200 yard Medley Relay. Individually, seniors Roland and Cato-Schwan combined for four medals. Roland placed second in the 100 yard Freestyle and fifth in the 100 yard Backstroke and CatoSchwan finished fourth

in the 100 yard Freestyle (with a new best time) and Baslee, who placed 10th in the 100 yard Butterfly. Although placing out of scoring range, Lamar’s new swimmers continued to gain strength and endurance and cut time. Ronjat earned best times in both the 50 Free and the 100 yard Backstroke and Davey earned best times in both the 100 yard Freestyle and 100 yard Breaststroke. Lamar’s next meet will be a dual meet in Monett.

Golden City homecoming Lamar swims at Webb City Dual queen and king crowned

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Prior to Thursday’s 62-48 loss to visiting Lockwood, Golden City held its 2013-14 basketball homecoming coronation. Lorene VanWynsberghe and Austin Tubaugh were crowned queen and king.

“For the Love of the Game”

Lamar Democrat/Ben Bunton The Lockwood Homecoming Court were, left to right, Victoria Burton, Keygan Bruner, Mari Castillo, Tanner Patton, Kyler Berona, Khloe Niehoff, Alyvia Niehoff, Katelyn Backs, Isaac Spain, Dakota Comer, Thomas Eggerman and Savannah Wakeling.

Lamar Democrat/Ben Bunton Lockwood won the tipoff before the boy’s varsity basketball game. By BEN BUNTON Lamar Democrat Love might have been in the air in the Lockwood gymnasium on Valentine’s Day, but it was shoved to the side by rivalry. Friday, Feb. 14, was Lockwood’s homecoming game, themed “For the Love of the Game,” against Golden City. The night started off with a junior varsity boy’s game. It was a close game until the fourth quarter when Golden City pulled away, winning 49-35. This would be the only win that Golden City would get in Lockwood. The girl’s game was an uphill battle for Golden City the entire time. Lockwood won the tipoff and got off to a quick two points by junior Jessica Nentrup. Lockwood’s defense was too much for Golden City to handle and the half ended with

Lockwood up, 37-13. The Lockwood girls came out in the second half fired up, their already stiff defense causing a multitude of turnovers. Lockwood held Golden City scoreless through the third quarter. Tierra Irwin ended Golden City’s scoring drought a minute into the fourth quarter from the free-throw line. The Lockwood girls came out to win on Friday night and they did just that. The final score of the game was Lockwood 58, Golden City 19. Between the girls and boys varsity games, the homecoming coronation took place. The candidates were freshman Victoria Burton, sophomore Savannah Wakeling, junior Mari Castillo, and senior Katelyn Backs. Backs was crowned homecoming queen by Issac Spain. The boy’s varsity game started off much like the

girls, with Lockwood winning the tipoff and scoring the first two points. This game, however, was much more of a defensive battle. Midway through the first quarter technical fouls were handed out to Jonathon Cossins for Golden City, followed closely by another given to Golden City’s head coach, Jim Hillman. The fouls would push the foul count up to seven on Golden City and Lockwood was shooting bonus midway through the first quarter. Golden City managed to hang in with Lockwood, cutting a Lockwood 10 point lead down to five before the half. The score at halftime was Lockwood 27, Golden City 22. Lockwood took off after halftime, despite a stout defense from Golden City. The Lockwood Tigers managed a 22 point lead, the largest lead in the game, late in the third, which would prove too much for the Golden City Eagles to overcome. The fourth quarter was filled with fouls on both sides of the court and despite a late run by Golden City Lockwood ended up with a win. The final score of the game was Lockwood 62, Golden City 48.

On January 14, the Lamar High School Girls’ Swim Team traveled to Webb City for a dual meet against Webb City, Monett, Nevada, Marshfield and Hillcrest. Lamar beat Marshfield 113-45 and overpowered Hillcrest 102-49. Lamar relays did well at this meet. The Medley Relay A team, consisting of Kenna Roland, Johnna Cato-Schwan, Nichole Sinnett and Carmen Miller, placed third. The B Medley Relay team of Harley Hunt, Jenna Baslee, Grace Compton and Lia Yeghoyants finished 10th. In the 200 yard Freestyle Relay, the team of Roland, Sinnett, Miller and Cato-Schwan placed third and the

Lamar JV and varsity come out on the winning end against Nevada

team of Hunt, Yeghoyants, Brooklyn Davey and Anais Ronjat finished eighth. The 400 yard Freestyle Relay resulted in a sixth place finish for the team of Baslee, Compton, Davey and Ronjat. All the Lamar swimmers scored points at this dual meet. Roland finished first in the 100 yard Freestyle and third in the 100 yard Backstroke. Cato-Schwan placed third in the 200 yard Freestyle and sixth in the 100 yard Freestyle. Freshman Miller earned a new best time with a third place finish in the 200 yard Individual Medley. She also scored fifth in the 100 yard Backstroke. Sinnett finished sixth in the 100

yard Breaststroke and seventh in the 50 yard Freestyle. Swimming the 500 yard Freestyle for the first time, Hunt placed eighth and also finished eighth in the 50 yard Freestyle. Baslee placed seventh in the 100 yard Butterfly and 12th in the 200 yard Freestyle. Compton finished eighth in the 100 yard Breaststroke and ninth in the 200 yard Individual Medley. Ronjat placed ninth in the 100 yard Backstroke and 11th in the 50 yard Freestyle. Earning a new best time in the 100 yard Breaststroke, Davey finished 13th and also got 15th place in the 100 yard Freestyle. Lamar’s next meet is the Carthage Invitational.

Photo for Lamar Democrat by Terry Redman No. 15 Nicolas Ray goes up for a short jumper in JV action against Nevada, with Lamar coming out on the winning end.

Photo for Lamar Democrat by Terry Redman No. 5 junior guard Tripp Tucker glides in for a basket in Lamar’s 60-31 victory over Nevada on homecoming night. Lamar’s varsity record now stands at 16-1.

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Section B

Eight Lamar players sign to play in college LAMAR-During the past several years the Lamar Tigers have been experiencing some of the greatest sporting achievements in school history, most notably the football team. Having three consecutive state championships was something that most people would have thought impossible, but not the Tigers. The Brotherhood put in the hard work and came up with the results. This is especially true with the 2014 graduating class. Eight of this year’s senior class have signed on to play football in college. Signing day was scheduled nationwide on February 5, but due to snow Lamar had to reschedule theirs on February 12. Parents of the signees, students and fans attended the event from the community. The schools being signed to ranged from Fort Scott Community College to the University of Missouri-Columbia. Ben Bailey kicked off the ceremony signing to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill. Not only will Ben Bailey be playing football at SIU, he will

be on the track and field throwing team as well. He also said that the engineering program at SIU was one of the reasons that he chose to go there. Ben Bailey will be facing off against Jared Beshore, who signed second to Missouri State University. Missouri State and SIU both belong to the Missouri Valley Conference, which will pit the former teammates against each other during their careers at the schools. Beshore said that one of the main reasons that he chose to go to Missouri State was because they offered the major that he wanted, physical therapy. He also mentioned that he thought that it was a good opportunity to be able to help take a struggling team and turn it into a top notch program. Sam Bailey signed to the University of Missouri-Columbia. Mizzou just came out of a season that no one saw coming, finishing 12-2, winning the Southeastern Conference Eastern Division and getting to play for the SEC Championship in Atlanta, Ga. They won the 2014 Cotton Bowl, beating Oklahoma State University 41-31. When asked why he chose

to play for Mizzou, Sam Bailey said, “Well, it’s Mizzou. I was lucky enough for them to want me to play for them, I wasn’t going to say no.” Mark Bartlett signed next, to the University of Central Missouri, in Warrensburg. When he was asked why he decided to sign with UCM he said that when he went up there he loved the coaching staff and said that it felt like family. When asked about his fellow teammates also signing and the success that they have experienced over the past four years, Bartlett said, “We are all lucky to have this chance to play at the next level.” Landon Compton signed with Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla. He said that he had been looking at Rolla since the beginning, because of the great engineering programs up there. He said that he really liked the facilities that they had and is looking forward to going to school there. Compton also said, “The Brotherhood is a creed which we live by. Signing is us living it out.” Levi Petersen is staying a lit-

Lamar R-1 School District is hosting an All Sports Benefit Auction on Friday, March 28. They are hoping to exceed last year’s attendance of 400 people. The school’s varsity sports programs have achieved success at the state playoff and state championship level. The district is attempting to offset the costs associated with their winning tradition, using the proceeds from the benefit auction. At the same time, they are

improving facilities and supplies for junior high sports in order to continue the tradition of successful student athletes. The All Sports Benefit Auction will be a combination silent/live auction. Donations have been received from professional and semi-professional sports teams and more items are being searched for. Anything would be appreciated such as donating of services from oil changes to manicures

to lawn care; gift baskets, gift cards, store items, etc. All would be greatly appreciated. Last year was the district’s first auction with approximately 400 people in attendance, raising $5,000. Everyone is invited to attend the auction. It would be great to surpass last year’s numbers. The auction will begin immediately after the Spring Sports Recognition in the high school gymnasium.

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tle bit closer to home; signing with Pittsburg State University, in Pittsburg, Kan. Peterson said that he wanted to go somewhere that had a tradition of winning. He also said that when he went on a visit there it felt like Lamar because it felt like family. When asked about how close it was to Lamar and if that played a role in his choice he said it didn’t. “I would have went anywhere, but Pitt is one of the top D2 programs in the nation,” said Petersen. He also said that it is a blessing being close to home. JT Tucker signed with Baker University, Baldwin City, Kan. When he was asked why he

wanted to become a Wildcat Tucker he said that when he went on a visit there he fell in love with it instantly and wanted to go there since day one. Tucker attributed the success of the Brotherhood to the brotherhood that has been forged between the players. When speaking about the Brotherhood slogan he said, “It’s more than just a slogan. We preach brotherhood here, but we live it too.” Jimmy Keutzer also signed with Fort Scott Community College, in Fort Scott, Kan. He was unable to attend the signing day due to a previous commitment but signed the following day, Feb. 13.

Lamar R-1 to host All Sports Benefit Auction

LHS basketball team of 1974 cheers on current Lamar Tigers

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow When Lamar High School basketball fans look back at the program’s history, one team stands atop the mountain, the 1974 group led by first year head coach Richard Marti. The 1974 team went 22-8, building a following that helped put the basketball program on the map. It wasn’t uncommon to see far more Lamar fans in the stands than the home team when the Tigers played on the road. Those fans followed the Tigers all the way to a regional title. Members of that team were honored Friday night between the Lady Tigers and Tigers contests with Mount Vernon. Seniors on the team were in attendance and included from left, Rick Oeltjen, David Roberts (who was the team’s manager), Kim Rohlfing (the program’s all time leading scorer until Brett Marti broke the record in 1996), Brady Parker, Jamie Hammons, coach Richard Marti, Jack Sportsman and Lane Nutt. Rohlfing and Sportsman were both first team all state and combined for an average of 43 points per game. The group had dinner together before the game and relived their experiences. “It was a lot of fun,” Marti told the Democrat. His wife Jo said, “It was a great evening with these great guys.”

Tigers fall in nail-biter By CHRIS MORROW

The Lamar Tigers, behind the hot Lamar shooting of junior Democrat/Chris guard Tripp Tucker, Morrow got off to a strong Lamar junior start Friday night but Tripp Tucker turnovers and foul led the Tigers trouble slowed them with 24 as visiting Mount points in a Vernon was able to loss to Mount come back and claim a 78-74 victory in a Vernon Friday night. Here match-up of Big 8 he dribbles Conference rivals. past the Tucker hit a step back baseline jumper Mountaineers Joey Curl. to open the scoring and then connected on three long three pointers in a matter of seconds. He was drilling the shots in front of members of the 1974 Tigers team that won the regional title and is often regarded by fans of the program as the best team Lamar has ever put on the floor. Seniors on that team, along

Above photos by Lamar Democrat/Ben Bunton

with their coach Richard Marti were honored before the large crowd prior to the tip-off and were sitting together in the stands. Tucker's see FALL, page 6B

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BRIEFS

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A 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT listening post is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 24, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. Cole Karr, a staff member of 4th Congressional District Congressman Vicky Hartzler will be available to constituents and will report back to the congresswoman. AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING on Common Core “State” Standards will be held Thursday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m., at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. The presenter will be Mary Byrne, Ed.D., with closing comments by 31st District State Senator Ed Emery. These meetings are for school board members, members of the local school administrations, members of the Missouri National General Assembly, parents, students and other interested individuals. FAMILY HISTORIES OF 500 WORDS OR less and one photo can still be submitted free to the Barton County Historical Society to be included in an exclusive history/family book to be published this year. March 15 is the deadline. For information or to reserve a book call 682-4141. THE BARTON COUNTY FEDERATED Republican Women’s Club will meet Monday, Feb. 24, 5 p.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. Cole Karr, with Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler’s staff, will be present to hold a 4th Congressional District Listening Post. Don’t miss this opportunity to share and discuss matters of importance. THE 22ND ANNUAL SPRING BARTON-Jasper County Collectors Association show will be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 22 and 23, at Memorial Hall in Carthage. The show will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Memorial Hall is located at 407 S. Garrison Ave. (Hwy. 571), at the intersection of Highways 71 and 96. For information call Brad Potter at 417-6822678 after 6:30 p.m. RICHLAND TOWNSHIP WILL MEET Thursday, Feb. 20, 1 p.m., at the home of clerk Dale Huber, 694 SE 40th Lane. THE 10TH STREET COMMUNITY Farmers’ Market vendor meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6 p.m., at the Wolf Center, 801 E. 12th St., Lamar. This is for new, potential and returning vendors. Refreshments will be served. Shon Bishop will present a program on “Basics of Food Safety”. FIBER ART GUILD WILL MEET THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 9 a.m., at Denny’s. Reba Rouse will present the program on “Old Fashioned Valentines”. Roll call will be answered with a favorite valentine card or gift, either now or in days gone by. THE DOGWOOD TRAILBLAZERS walking club will host a free guided group walk of three or six miles around the streets of Lamar on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Registration for the walk is being held at 1 p.m., at the Super 8 Motel, northeast corner of US 71 (I49) and 160. For information call 417-291-4432 or 649-6404. EVANGELIST DON WALTON WILL be returning to Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church for a revival, “Returning to Your First Love”, Sunday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 5. Services will be held at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. VFW POST 3691 AND LADIES AUXILARY will meet Monday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m., in the basement of Lamar Memorial Hall. A soup and sandwich supper will be held before the meeting at 6:30 p.m. All veterans are welcome. THE BARTON COUNTY COLLECTOR/Treasurer’s office will be closed Monday, March 3, for the end of the year settlement. THE LAMAR UNITED METHODIST Church is changing its Sunday schedule. Beginning March 2, the first service in the sanctuary will be held at 8:45 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 a.m. and the second service at 11 a.m. in Wesley Hall. Anyone without a church home is more than welcome. For information call 682-3306. THE LAMAR CROSS COUNTRY TEAM will hold a raffle to earn money for summer camp. There is a choice of buying one ticket for $1 or six for $5, for a Holland grill, a carved deer hunting knife or a Dan Marino rookie card. Tickets are on sale by the team members during home basketball games, or call Coach Rodney Baldridge at the high school. The drawing will be held February 22. THE 2014 LAMAR FREE FAIR DATES have been set for August 16-23. 2013 BARTON COUNTY PLAT BOOKS may be purchased at the Barton County Commission Office at the Barton County Courthouse, 1004 Gulf St., Room 102, Lamar.

BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: February 24-28 MONDAYChicken with vegetables, brocpot pie, Harvard beets, coli, egg roll, gelatin mashed potatoes, juice, with fruit, coffee/tea/ Mandarin oranges, cof- milk. fee/tea/milk. FRIDAY- Spaghetti TUESDAY- Barbecue with meatballs, Antibrisket on bun, seasoned qua vegetables, butgreen beans, macaroni tered corn, garlic roll, and cheese, tomato juice, grapes, coffee/tea/milk. brownie, coffee/tea/milk. WEDNESDAY- Salisbury steak with gravy, au gratin potatoes, buttered peas, wheat roll, banana, coffee/tea/milk. THURSDAY- Terriyaki chicken, lo mein noodles

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JOE VANPOOL BARTLESVILLE, Okla.-Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Bartlesville, for Joe VanPool, 93, Bartlesville, who died at 10:01 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, at Heritage Villa Nursing Center, following a long illness. Arrangements were under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Epworth United Methodist Church, 706 SE 3rd St., Bartlesville, Okla. 74003. Online condolences may be left at www. stumpff.org. Mr. VanPool was born May 11, 1920, on the family farm near Lamar, Mo., to Sam and Ruby (VanDerMark) VanPool. He grew up and received his education there, completing his BS Degree in Chemical Engineering in 1941 from the Missouri School of Mines in Rolla. After graduation he worked in the aviation fuel department at the National Refining Company in Coffeyville, where he met Zora Thompson Brewer. When the war began he and three buddies from the refinery enlisted in the U.S. Navy, but the men were told that they were essential to production of aviation gas and must stay at their jobs in Coffeyville. He and Zora were married March 25, 1945 at the First Christian Church, Dearing, Kan. In 1946, lacking two months from being too old to be drafted, he was conscripted into service. Because he was a critically needed specialist he was assigned to the U.S. Army Air Corps and sent to Wendover, Utah in the Great Salt Desert. This base was previously used to modify and load the two atom bombs into the B-29’s that were delivered to Japan. When Joe was there, it was an experimental base. The Army had captured a German buzz bomb that they studied and they worked on remote controlled airplanes. It also served as a secret test site for private aircraft companies. Joe was the supply sergeant who coordinated supplies and parts to projects. When he was discharged in 1947 he returned to his job at the Coffeyville Refinery. In 1952 he began a 31 year career with Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville. He worked in the refining department of the process section, where he received 58 patents for his inventions and was the first Phil-

lips employee not associated with research and development to receive 50 patents. He retired as the refining process engineering supervisor in 1984 and several of his patents were still in use in Phillips refineries. One of his most noted patents was a process to remove water from regenerated hydrofluoric acid. In 1985 he received a cash award and his name was placed on the Distinguished Inventors Exhibit at the Phillips Research Center. Mr. VanPool was a member of the Grace Epworth United Methodist Church in Bartlesville. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Zora in 2008 and by his daughter, Jan VanPool Perry, in 2013. Many dear friends survived him.

DOLLIE LOU HIGGINS GREEN OKLAHOMA CITYOkla.-Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bakers Grove Cemetery for Dollie Lou Higgins Green, 82, Oklahoma City, who died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. Arrangements were under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar, Mo. Donations may be made to the cemetery, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net. Survivors include her children, Jim and Connie Root, Oklahoma City, Don Green, Wichita, Kan., Debby and Greg Harper, Howard, Kan.; a grandson and wife, Charlie and Amber Davis, Paragold, Ark. and three sisters, Mary Alice Myers, Bismarck, N.D., Shirley Boyles, Broken Arrow, Okla. and Nancy Jo Reece, Valdosta, Ga. A sister, Carol Ray and a grandson, Greg Davis, preceded her in death. Mrs. Green was born July 8, 1931, in Polk County, Mo., to Claude and May Higgins. She was a 1949 graduate of Walnut Grove High School. She attended SMS University in Springfield and in August of 1949 she signed her first teaching contract to teach at Oak Grove School. After marrying Claude Green on May 27, 1952, they moved to Dodge City, Kan., where she continued her education and teaching, graduating in 1964 from Wichita State University with a degree in Elementary Education. She continued taking classes at Wichita State until her retirement. Mrs. Green started teaching at Will G. Price Elementary in 1966, where she taught until 1977 when the family moved to Barton County, Mo. Upon her return to Missouri she taught

first grade at Bronaugh and Liberal until 1984 when they moved back to Kansas. She taught at the Valley Center School District, retiring in 1993. She was honored as Valley Center Teacher of the Year in 1993. She and her husband retired together and built their dream home in Barton County, where they lived until his death in 2012.

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as a lineman and retiring in 1982 as a line superintendent. He then maintained the Barton County Courthouse lawn for 14 years. He was a member of Lamar United Methodist Church, VFW Post 3691, Lamar Optimist Club and Elks Lodge. He married Velma Elrod on Nov. 3, 1946, in Girard, Kan.

VELDA MOORE LAMAR-Services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Daniel Funeral Home for Velda Jean Moore, 83, Lamar, who died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin. Burial was at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wyatt Guest House or Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net. Survivors include her husband, Floyd Moore; a son, Floyd “Dale” Moore Jr. and wife Debra, Lamar; three daughters, Susan and Michael Ball, Lamar, Sandra Harris, Lamar and Jeannie and James Gastel, Jasper; a brother, Jerry and Nell Voorhees, Lamar; 11 grandchildren, Ben, Brian and Brad Ball, Matthew Harris, Heather DeFratus, Stephanie Page, Angie Gastel, Jessica Vaughan, Derek Moore, Cassie Welch and Matthew Robinson; 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Moore was born

LAMAR-Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lamar United Methodist Church for Daniel Eugene Goodrum, 93, Lamar, who died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, at Truman Healthcare Center. Burial, with military honors, was in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Nathan’s Place or Lamar United Methodist Church, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net. Survivors include his wife, Velma Goodrum; a son, Jim Goodrum and wife Carol, Asheville, N.C.; two daughters, Susie Koerble and husband George, Fair Grove and Brenda Willet and husband Mike, Branson; a sister, Alberta Greer, Springfield; seven grandchildren, Galen Goodrum and wife Natasha, Erin Goodrum, Andrea Bray and husband Trevor, Megan Willet, Wendy In- see DEATHS, page 3B man and husband Wayne, Brian Koerble and wife Edna and Jennifer Yount and husband Mark and nine great-grandchildren. A brother, James Goodrum, preceded him in death. Mr. Goodrum was born Feb. 1, 1921, near Garden City, to James and Elva (Housh) Goodrum. He moved with his family to Lamar in 1937 and was a 1939 graduate of Lamar High School. A decorated World War II veteran, he served in the U.S. Army from 1940 through 1945. He fought in the Aleutian Islands, France, Belgium and Germany, was wounded three times and awarded a Purple Heart and two Oak Leaf Clusters. Returning home he began a 38 year career with Barton County REA, hiring on

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RECORDS Deaths, continued from page 2B Aug. 30, 1930, at Newport, to Frank and Myrtle Mae (Francis) Voorhees. She graduated high school and attended nurse aide training. She went to work at the original Barton County Memorial Hospital the second night it was open. Mrs. Moore spent most of her life as a homemaker and enjoyed quilting, crocheting and sewing clothes for her children. She also enjoyed collecting angels. She had been a member of the Boston United Methodist Church until it closed. She married Floyd Dale Moore on Nov. 11, 1950, at Granby. Together they reared four children.

They would have cel- Condolences may be ebrated 64 years of mar- left at www.danielfunerriage this year. alhome.net. Survivors include his wife, Janet Curless, of the home; a son, Charles Curless and wife Nancy and a daughter, Jerri Finley and husband Craig, all of Lamar; a sister, Lois Crowe, Nevada, Mo.; six grandchildren, Amy Marrone and husband Mike, Julie Bennett and husband Bo, Ann Killmon and husband Jason, Ryan Finley and wife Carri, Melissa and Matthew FinBUB CURLESS Finley ley, and six great-grandchildren, Emma, Avery LAMAR-Services were and Tatem Bennett, Jack held at 2 p.m. Monday at and Laila Killmon and the Lamar United Meth- Kyler and Jaden Finley. odist Church for Charles Mr. Curless was born Emmett “Bub” Curless, Feb. 3, 1931, at Verdel83, Lamar, who died Fri- la, to Happy and Mary day, Feb. 14, 2014, at his (Bloom) Curless. He home. Burial was in Lake graduated along with Cemetery. seven classmates from Arrangements were un- Liberal High School in der the direction of Dan- the class of 1948 and beiel Funeral Home. gan an interesting and Contributions may be varied career path that made to St. Jude Chil- has left a rich legacy in dren’s Hospital or La- Barton County. In addimar United Methodist tion to farming with his Church, in care of the fu- parents, Bub operated the neral home. Allis-Chalmers implement dealership in Liberal. During the 1950’s, Curless Implement was the top selling Allis Chalmers dealership in North America. In 1960

he built, and for many years, operated Hillcrest Lanes in Lamar. Bub Curless Construction and its nationwide projects were a tribute to Bub’s integrity and fostered lasting friendships in many parts of the country. Over the years Bub participated in many other business ventures and never shied away from any challenge. His highest priority and greatest joy was his family and friends. Always active in his community, Bub was a member of Lamar United Methodist Church, Mt. Hermon Lodge, AF&AM, York Rite, Scottish Rite, Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, Mirza Shrine, Barton County Shrine Club, Lamar Elks Lodge and A.O.P.A. He will be remembered by many as a great philanthropist who chose to help others in a quiet and dignified manner. He married the love of his life, Janet Streeper on Oct. 15, 1950, in Lamar. They celebrated over 63 years together.

day at Greenfield Funeral Chapel for Joe C. Lawrence, 95, Lockwood, who died Friday, Feb. 14, 2014. Burial was in Cedarville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon’s International. Online condolences may be sent to www. greenfieldfuneralchapel. com. Survivors include his wife, Loreta Lawrence, of the home; two daughters, Wanda Rodney and husband Donald, Liberal and Linda McArthur and husband John, Lockwood; two sons, Doyle Lawrence and wife Shirley, Lamar and Gail Lawrence and wife Mary, Jerico Springs; grandchildren, Nancy Shaver, Liberal, Duwana Hines and husband Alan, Pittsburg, Kan., Terry Lawrence and wife Terri, Lamar, Sherry Ogden and husband Kenny, Lockwood, Kerry Gallentine and husband Scott, Nixa, Tamara Myers and husband Mark, Lamar, David Lawrence, Lamar, Denise Spears and husband Burl, Poteau, Okla., JOE C. Debbie Yokley and husband Chuck, Chanute, LAWRENCE Kan., J.D. McArthur and LOCKWOOD-Services wife Cheryl, Lamar, Lawere held at 2 p.m. Tues- nette Kleeman and hus-

band Cesare, Miller and Joneta Looper and husband Mike, Greenwood, Ark.; 28 great-grandchildren and 30 great-greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ted Lawrence and wife Melba and Truman Lawrence and wife Darlene; an infant sister and a granddaughter, Carol Ann Gillmartin. Mr. Lawrence was born Dec. 23, 1918, in Cedarville, to William and Linda (Nebelsick) Lawrence. He helped to build Camp Crowder and also worked on the railroad. In March of 1945 he moved his family to Dade County where they bought the farm where they have continued to work and live. Mr. Lawrence gave his life to the Lord in September of 1938 and in 1950 he helped establish Stoney Point Assembly of God Church, where he attended faithfully until his death. At church he served in many positions including Sunday school superintendent and deacon. He married Loreta Mildred Cummings, also of McDonald County, on Dec. 21, 1936. They enjoyed 77 years together.

General Warranty Deed, filed January 30, 2014. Focal Dairies, LP to William C. Stefan: The northwest quarter and the southwest quarter and southeast quarter of section 15; the southeast quarter of section 16 and the east half of the northeast quarter of section 16, township 31, range 30, Barton County, Missouri; all of the northeast quarter of section 21, township 31, range 30, Barton County, Mis-

souri; and the northwest quarter and the east half of the southwest quarter of section 22; all in township 31, range 30, Barton County, Missouri. General Warranty Deed, filed January 31, 2014. Donald L. Thompson and Susan P. Thompson to Richard E. Davis and Peggy D. Davis: A tract in the northeast quarter and the east half of the northwest quarter of section 32, township 33, range 31, Barton County, Missouri. General Warranty Deed, filed February 3, 2014. Alan B. Fischer to Justin Jeffries and Emily Jeffries: All of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 32, township 32, range 30, except the north 1,011.10 feet thereof. Special Warranty Deed,

filed February 5, 2014. DeBolt Lodge 515, Independent Order of Odd Fellows to the Grand Lodge of Missouri, Independent Order of Odd Fellows: All of lot 1 in block 5, except 52 feet off the west end thereof, in Zook’s Sub-division of block 16 of Parry’s Addition to Lamar, Missouri. Special Warranty Deed, filed February 5, 2014. Koni Tyler and Todd Tyler to Rick Scarberry: A tract beginning at the northwest corner of section 28, township 32, range 29, Barton County, Missouri and running thence 507 degrees 21’12”E along the west line of said section 28, 1,118 feet, thence N82 degrees 51’27”E 1,565.00 feet, thence N07 degrees 22’12”W 920 feet, thence S82 degrees 47’28”W 70 feet, thence N09 degrees

27’14”W 198 feet, thence 582 degrees 52’W along the north line of said section 28, 1,488.3 feet to the point of beginning. Warranty Deed, filed February 6, 2014. DeEtta Berning of Barton County, Missouri to Brian C. Ball and Kimberly C. Ball of Barton County, Missouri: The south half of northwest quarter of section 36, township 33, range 30, in Barton County, Missouri. General Warranty Deed, filed February 7, 2014. Billy Ray Bryant and Carol Sue Bryant to Todd R. Suschnik and Tonya L. Suschnik: The west half of the southwest quarter and the west half of the east half of the southwest quarter of section 5, township 32, range 33, Barton County, Missouri.

State V Zachary William Gastel, written guilty plea. State V Jacob Douglas Gibler, written guilty plea. State V Troy Carrier, written guilty plea. Barton County Memo-

rial Hospital V Tanina and Arthur Torbeck, consent judgment. Barton County Memorial Hospital D V Diane D Coffey, consent judgment. Midland Funding LLC V Crystal Milam, default

judgment. Midland Funding LLC V Janie Jaggars, consent judgment. Marjorie M McCormack V Nicholas G Rice, consent judgment. State V Samantha Delee Dry, written guilty plea. State V Larina Renee LeMasters, written guilty plea. State V Scott M Corn, written guilty plea. Jennifer A Doty V Ray G Doty, consent judgment.

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TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Walter Dennis Watson, a single man single man Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Walter Dennis Watson, a single man single man dated September 20, 2002 and recorded in the Office

City of Lamar, County of Barton, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Barton County, State of Missouri, to wit: ALL OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWELVE (12), TOWNSHIP THIRTY (30), RANGE THIRTY-THREE (33), [IN BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI] SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS AND RIGHT OF WAYS OF RECORD. [THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN BRACKETS HAS BEEN ADDED TO MORE ACCURATELY REFLECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION]

of the Recorder of Deeds of Barton County, Missouri in Book 478, Page 644 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will to satisfy said debt and cost. on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 4:55 PM), at the West Front Door of the Court House,

MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 157445.021914.319914 FC Notice Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 1-29,2-5,12,19-4tc

In the Estate of HELEN M. WINNINGHAM, Deceased, Estate No. 09B4PR00017 NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HELEN M. WINNINGHAM, Deceased: You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal/real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit

Court of Barton County, Missouri, on March 3, 2014 or as may be continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement. JAMES V. NICHOLS NICHOLS & NICHOLS 206 West 10th Street see LEGALS, page 5B

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

CONNEE FORRESTER REALTY, LLC 816 W. 12th, Westview Center Lamar, Missouri 64759 417-682-6543 • www.realtor.com GOLFER OR NOT: Great floor plan in this 3 Bdrm, 2.5 bath w/ floor-to- ceiling stone firepl in LR and brick firepl in hearth room adjacent to KIT. Formal & informal dining. Porch & Cvrd deck overlook 3.5 acre wooded wonderland with golf cart path. 3 car attd garage, 30’x30’ Detd shop with loft. COUNTRY RETREAT: 6+ Bdrms, 4 full/two 1/2 baths. Gorgeous KIT, granite countertops, open to formal dining/ Gathering Room w/Firepl. Exquisite cabinetry throughout, crown moldings, hardwd & tile flrs. Luxury office w/builtins. Wrap Around & Screened Porches. Full walkout bsmt. 3c attd garage. 40 Ac pasture & tillable, ponds. PARADISE FOUND: Approx 35 acres of natural wonderland surrounds this move-in-ready Four Bedrm, 3 ba, home (approx. 2100 sf). Beautiful KIT, formal dining, 2 living areas. Front and rear decks, 40’x30’ heated gar/shop, 3 ponds. Fruit, nut and ornamental trees. Hunt to your heart’s content.

UNIQUE TWO STORY COTTAGE. Arched doorways and ﬂexible space add character. 2 Spacious Bedrooms, 1.5 bath. Fireplace, basement, garage + carport. Great yard, deck. Updates include newer HVAC. AFFORDABLE 3-4 Bedroom, 2 bath on large lot close to Lamar Park. Updated KIT, CH/A, New Roof, 2 car attached garage, covered patio.

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TWO ACRES, THREE BEDROOM, 1 bath. Spacious Kitchen-Dining combination. Large Living Room. Appliances sell with home. Patio. Detached 2 car garage. Rural water. Golden City schools. $33,000. ONE OF A KIND: Five - 6 Bedrooms, 2 baths. Dual heating options - CH/A & wood stove. Enjoy view of native woodlands. 3 decks, 2 car detd garage/shop plus loaﬁng shed. 2 partially wooded acres. Liberal schools.

MOVE-IN READY: 4 Bdrm, 2 ba on 3/4 ac. New windows, deck patio. 40 Acres - Barton-Vernon County Line. Fenced & cross fenced, pond.

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The City of Lamar is accepting sealed bids for the sale of the following items: 1. Bobcat 722 Skid Steer Loader with 5’ bucket. Ford gas industrial engine has hydraulic oil leak in chain compartment. Engine needs new distributor. 2. Rosco Vibrastat II Street Roller – 35” wide rear roller. Needs new engine. 3. 4 1/2’ x 12’ two axle trailer with ramps. Trailer has 12” wheels. 4. Asphalt Crack Fill Melting Pot 5. Asphalt Crack Fill Application Pot 6. Magna Force Horizontal Air Compressor – 110 volt, 22 gal tank, 3 hp motor that needs replaced Sealed bids shall be submitted to City Administrator Lynn Calton by Monday, March 5, 2014. 4:00 p.m. For more information on the items, please call Lynn Calton at (417) 682-5554 ext. 310. 2-19-1tc Lamar, Missouri (417) 682-6003 NORMA OSTERDYK Personal Representative 1-29,2-5,12,19-4tc NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE For default in the payment of debt and performance of the obligations secured by deed of trust executed by Ryan E. Oswald, dated July 7, 2009, recorded on July 7, 2009, in Book 2009 at Page 895, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Barton County, Missouri, the undersigned Trustee will on February 21, 2014, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and particularly at 1:00 p.m., at the West Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1004 Gulf Street, Lamar, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash, the property in Barton County, Missouri, described as: The real property described in this deed of

trust includes the mobile or manufactured home located on the land and permanently affixed hereto. A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 29 WEST, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 10, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET,

Classifieds Cards of Thanks We wish to thank everyone that sent cards, remembered us in any way and those that came to the Party Oasis on December 15, 2013 to help us celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary. All our cards were awesome. Thanks for the great meal by Connie and Greg at Party Oasis. A big thanks to Cheryl, Christy and Connie for the decorations. We were so blessed by all our friends and family. Thanks to Produce Exchange in Golden City for our surprise celebration. It was great. Laroy and Mary Ann Winkler

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

THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Together with all rights, fixtures and improvements that are a part of said real estate, toward satisfaction of said debt and costs. s-Jeffery J. Love, Trustee 1901 S. Ventura, Suite A Springfield, Missouri 65804 Telephone: (417) 883-6566 Facsimile: (417) 883-6689 1-29,2-5,12,19-4tc In Re: Brian Hargrave and Regan E. Hargrave, Husband and Wife TRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Brian Hargrave and Regan E. Hargrave, Husband and Wife dated 08/28/2007, and recorded on 08/29/2007 Document 2007-1357

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RE-RECORDED ON 09/27/2007 in Document 2007-1521 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Barton County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 02/27/2014 at 1:00 PM at the West Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, Lamar, Mo. 64759 , sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: ALL OF LOT TWO (2), BLOCK THREE (3), HUMPHREY`S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LAMAR, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE CORPORATION SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE www. substitutetrusteecorp.

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com Published in the Lamar Democrat File #: HARBRBA3 First publication date 02/05/2014 2-5,12,19,26-4tc IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of MARJORIE L. DAVIS, Deceased, Estate No. 13B4-PR00044 NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARJORIE L. DAVIS, Deceased: You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of

the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal/real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, on March 10, 2014, or as may be continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement. s-GEORGE D. NICHOLS NICHOLS & NICHOLS 206 West 10th Street Lamar, Missouri (417) 682-6003 s-JANICE L. VAN CAMP Personal Representative 2-5,12,19,26-4tc

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Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar senior Chynna Moore takes the ball to the basket during the Lady Tigers emotional overtime victory over visiting Mount Vernon Friday night. By CHRIS MORROW Lamar Lady Tigers coach Dale Patton got production from his upperclassmen and some clutch play down the stretch from some less experienced underclassmen as they pulled off a come from behind overtime victory over Mount

Vernon Friday night. Following the game was a brief ceremony honoring the 1974 Tigers team that put Lamar basketball on the map by earning a regional championship and finishing 22-8. With members of that team in attendance and a large crowd on hand, Patton's team erased a six point

fourth quarter deficit to tie the game at 41. They won it 47-44. "The girls played extremely hard," said Patton following the emotional win. "They all contributed." It also didn't hurt that Mount Vernon went 6-of-21 from the foul line in the final four minutes of regulation and the extra period. The Lady Tigers trailed 39-33 with 2:57 to play when junior Ryan O'Sullivan came up with a steal and passed ahead to senior Emmie Robertson for a layup. Robertson's classmate and one of the team's leaders, Chynna Moore, fouled out a few seconds later. Robertson would follow suit and Patton would have to look to underclassmen to make plays. Freshman Alyssa Fanning did just that, saving a ball as it was going out of bounds. It ended up in the hands of O'Sullivan who scored to cut the deficit to two. With 1:05 to play sophomore Shelby Haskins

came up with a steal and got the ball to O'Sullivan, who was fouled and hit one of two free throws to make it a one point game. Fanning hit a pair of free throws with 44 seconds to play to tie the game at 41. Mount Vernon took the early lead in the extra period, but Patton's crew held the momentum. A nice bounce feed inside from Fanning to Haskins yielded a bucket and provided Lamar with a one point edge with 1:40 remaining in overtime. Senior Trinity Cornell pulled down a rebound and got the ball ahead to Fanning who hit a layup at the 1:15 mark to give the Tigers a 45-42 lead. Mount Vernon would trim it back to one but a pair of free throws by senior point guard Taylor Jackson with 14 seconds to play sealed the victory. "I'm proud of their effort tonight," said Patton, whose team will face another Big 8 Conference opponent Thursday night when they host Aurora.

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Fall, continued from page 1B shooting exhibition, from the corner near where the '74 team was sitting, put the home team up 13-4. Senior Landon Compton hit a three pointer and added a pair of free throws late in the first period to give Lamar a 20-9 lead heading into the second. Mount Vernon would come firing back to cut the Tigers lead to three. A couple of buckets by senior Isaac Gariss kept the Mountaineers at bay, but they eventually were able to claim a 32-31 advantage at the half. Senior center Sam Bailey and Tucker both found themselves in foul trouble in the third quarter and the Mountaineers took advantage of turnovers to extend their lead to five. Senior guard Jared Beshore rallied the Tigers with four points, a pair of assists and couple of rebounds late in the third quarter to keep the Tigers within

striking distance. He hit a jumper and four free throws early in the fourth quarter to prevent the hot shooting Mountaineers from pulling away. Tucker's free throws trimmed Mount Vernon's lead to 56-50 with six minutes to play. A bucket by Compton inside the four minute mark cut the deficit to four. A pair of free throws and a three pointer by Tucker brought Lamar within one, 69-68. Mount Vernon got four points from Joey Curl but Ben Bailey scored with 58 seconds to keep Lamar within three. Tucker's driving layup through traffic made it a one point game again, but unlike the Lady Mountaineers who struggled from the foul line in the evening's first game, the boys were able to hit critical free throws down the stretch. Luke Call converted 5-of-6 foul shots in the final 30 seconds to drop the Tigers. Lamar will host Aurora Thursday night in the annual senior night game.

the night before regarding chicken farms. They reported approximately 30 citizens attending. Approval was received from MoDOT for the re-hab/ replacement of Bridge No. 34800032. The budget hearing was called to order at 10 a.m. County Clerk Melinda Wright explained the budget, department by department. The increase in salaries was explained. Due to excess evaluation of the county, the increases will be as noted – the commission, $1400 annually; officers, $2,000 annually; full time employees, a 4.75 percent

increase annually and part time employees will receive an increase of .41 per hour. Rusch moved to accept the budget, seconded by Maxwell with two yes votes following. The budget hearing closed at 10:26 a.m. A motion was made and unanimously approved to approve the January 13 minutes as written. The commission traveled to take pictures of the bridge on FR 181 and then forwarded them to MoDOT. The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m., to meet again January 27.

Dade County budget explained to commission By CAROLYN HEAD Dade County reporter

GREENFIELD-The Dade County Commission met Monday, Jan. 21, 9 a.m. Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel, Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell and Western Commissioner David Rusch. Jennifer Wilson and Travis Tindell, with Nform Architecture, met with the commission to let them know they were out of Springfield

and would be interested in bidding any projects that might be coming up. They would be able to help the commission with studies and oversights as to the county’s needs regarding jails, citizen committees regarding needs and assisting the commissioners. They assist many other counties with studies of their needs. The two brought a feasibility analysis of jails and populations, a general statement of qualifications, Greene County’s extension and improve-

ments, expansion and improvement projects of schools, courtrooms and a general qualification statement. They will attend the upcoming County Commission CCAM meeting. All current mail and updated notifications were reviewed. Pictures are needed of work performed with soft match funds. Following a motion by Maxwell and a unanimous vote of yes, the commission voted to donate $1,000 as an annual contribution to the

Dade County Commission meeting centers around insurance By CAROLYN HEAD Dade County reporter

GREENFIELD-The Dade County Commissioners met Monday, Jan. 27, 9 a.m. Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel, Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell, Western Commissioner David Rusch and County Clerk Melinda Wright. A motion was made and unanimously passed to pay the MAC dues of $1,177. It was also unanimously voted on to approve the January 21 minutes as written. The commission discussed

the BRO program. There are approximately 116 bridges in Dade County. The commission received the county property/liability insurance bids at 10 a.m. Cornell Insurance was the only bid received, in the amount of $26,929. There are some items that the commission will look at in order to make some changes. A motion was made and passed unanimously to accept the bid with the changes the commission requested. Darrell Decker returned the call from Daniel regarding health insurance for part time employees. A request for

a waiver form is all that is needed to comply and the employee can work 32 hours for part time with a declining insurance form. Bryan Shoemake was present to offer termite service to the commissioners at a cost of $500. No decision was made. The commission received the minutes from the November and December meeting of the extension office. The commission checked on N. Dade 85 and W. Dade 72. The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m., to meet again on February 3.

HUD announces additional funding JOPLIN- Jasper County Public Housing Agency, a division of Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area (ESC) announces additional funding. Are you looking for a warm safe place to call home? Are you struggling to make ends meet due to the rising costs of utilities, food and rent? When you are ready Economic Security can help. ESC and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s mission to create strong, sustainable,

inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. The goal is to alleviate rent burden for southwest Missourians who are working and still paying over 40 percent of their earned income toward rent and utilities, the elderly and disabled who are living on a fixed income, often paying over 40 percent of their income toward rent. This strengthens the housing community and provides economic opportunity to private property owners while improving the quality

of life by protecting the participant by providing safe and affordable housing choice. This housing opportunity is about filling a gap, while allowing people the opportunity to choose housing that meets program requirements. In addition, any participant who desires self-sufficiency has an opportunity to increase their employment or educational skills through the Housing Choice Voucher’s Family Self Sufficiency opportunity a path to the American Dream.

Car looses control on snow covered road According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, a 1995 Dodge Ram being driven by Timothy L. Steeves, 38, Jasper, received minor damage as he was traveling northbound on I49,

a quarter mile north of Jasper, when he lost control on the snow covered road and struck a bridge. According to the report, the accident occurred at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 10. Steeves

was reported as not wearing his safety device at the time of the accident. He received minor injuries and was taken to Barton County Memorial Hospital by private vehicle.

Dade County Soil and Water Conservation District. Daniel discussed the BRO program and the need to have forms for the engineer selection process. The process for funding is a lengthy operation to refurbish or replace and it won’t happen for a while, but the consensus was that it is worth the effort if the commission would qualify for over $8,000 in soft match credit. Following a discussion of the prevailing wage law it was reported that the commission had attended a citizens meeting