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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

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Deadline looms for Progress 2015

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat It's that time once again and the Lamar Democrat is hard at work, attempting to piece together the 2015 Progress edition that is set to come out March 25. The only way that this can be accomplished is with help from area businesses, clubs, churches, schools, medical facilities, government entities, etc. There is absolutely no charge to get an article printed in this edition concerning what has transpired in the past year, as well as expectations for the future.

A form that can be filled out was available in the February 11 and 18 Lamar Democrat, as well as this edition, February 25. Those interested may also pick up a copy of the form at our office at 100 see PROGRESS, page 3A

CHIPS to offer free oil changes for single moms and widows

Melissa Little/Lamar Democrat The region was blessed with a winter wonderland on Monday morning, Feb. 16. Snow fell overnight and although several workers and students were off due to Presidents' Day, many awakened to a solid covering of snow. The snow tapered off in the early morning hours, only to have another round come through later. The snow came to a stop around noon, making way for a beautiful day filled with sunshine. This scene was taken out at the Lamar City Lake.

Business Expo held

As a service to the community, Church for Imperfect People (CHIPS) will be offering a free oil change to single moms and widows on Saturday, April 4, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The oil changes will be provided at Fast Eddies.

To reserve a time to have your oil changed contact Erick Burton at 417-214-2499.

BartonJasper County Collectors Association to sponsor show The Barton-Jasper County Collectors Association will sponsor the 23rd Annual Spring Coin, Stamp, Postcard, Sports Memorial and Collectibles Show at the Carthage Memorial Hall, located at 407 S. Garrison (Hwy. 571) on Saturday, Feb. 28, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dealers from Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas will offer 54 tables at the largest collectible show in southwest Missouri.

Admission is free. For more information call Brad Potter at 417-682-4500.

Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper The annual Business Expo, held in Memorial Hall on Friday, drew a slightly larger number of visitors this year than last, but was hampered by cold weather and an ominous forecast of wintery weather ahead. The expo is sponsored by the Barton County Chamber of Commerce.

NWS conducting storm spotter classes

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

Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper The most severe thunderstorm prone months of April and May are closer than most people realize. The National Weather Service (NWS) started storm spotter classes, February 19, in Lamar with a two-hour class conducted by Megan Terry, meteorologist and senior hydrologist at the Springfield office of the NWS. She is one of seven meteorologists conducting classes throughout the Springfield forecast area. Between 50 and 55 interested citizens and experienced storm spotters attended the class in Thiebaud Auditorium.

Free “Legends” beginner program offered by BCSC

A free “Legends” beginner program will begin at the Barton County Strength Club (BCSC), beginning Monday, March 9, at 11 a.m. This free two week program is only for adults from the “Greatest Generation”, people 50 and older.

This class will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for two weeks and after that participants may continue in any of the other regularly scheduled classes.

BCSC will teach proper form with the basic movements associated with true functional fitness. With this program participants will get two weeks free so that they can truly experience what BCSC has to offer in terms of increasing ones quality of life and to see if it fits an individual's needs.

BCSC wants to make sure everyone is completely comfortable before they are ever asked to join. BCSC is infinitely scalable, which means that anyone can do it. They currently have members in their 70s, as well as members over 300 pounds who have had surgeries and prior injuries, that BCSC works around. Anyone can change their life with them!

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CORRESPONDENTS Sheldon

By DARLENE SHERIDAN The forecast for winter weather was correct; however, we only received a small amount of snow, but the low temperatures have made us know it is still winter. The area is so in need of rain or snow, as we are so dry.

I was so thankful I was able to attend church on Sunday, as I have missed so much due to health reasons.

Cynthia Lucas was able to return to her home this week after a stay in the hospital. She was able to spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lucas of Lamar.

The Sheldon Panthers boys team played in the finals Saturday evening, but lost to Ballard Bears for first place.

There is still lots of sickness reported in the Sheldon area.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seaton of Sarcoxie spent Tuesday with Don and Roberta Bigelow. The Seatons are former Sheldon residents and only moved recently to Sarcoxie after Mr. Seaton was injured in a farm accident. He is recovering from the injury and returned Tuesday for his appointment at the Sheldon Medical Clinic.

Sheldon Schools enjoyed a long weekend break, as they had planned for Friday and Monday to not be in session.

Sheldon Community Betterment had the February meeting on the 23rd at 7 p.m., at the Donaldson Building in Sheldon.

March 3, at 6:30 p.m., at the community building a public hearing will be held in connection with a Community Development Block Grant that will assist property owners with the cost involved with tearing down dangerous buildings.

For-getme-nots

By GAIL LEAMING Things don’t slow down for me it seem,s even with the bumps in life. The third inspection on my floors is coming up this Monday and hopefully it will be decided what is going to be done. Not only my kitchen floor, but one wall and the dining room will be torn out and repaired. It just keeps going on and on.

On top of that I fell and have a stress fracture on my right foot. Believe it or not, it is really healing fast. No cast was the big thing, but my doctor only wanted to know if I had fallen on my shoulder. I told him no, and that I even had a big glass pot in my hands and didn’t break that either.

I had a day that seemed a week long working with the dogs. It seems that a dog showed up in Reeds Springs with one of Ron’s dog’s collar on it and the one that found it called and even delivered it to Hoods for Kamala and I to pick up. It was one that Russ had sold in December. The owner didn’t want to pay the $10 that I had paid to have it brought to Hoods. So I paid him back his money and Russ has it already delivered to St. Louis to another buyer. Kamala moved my dogs up to the house so I wouldn’t have to walk to the kennels, plus they are a lot warmer and being spoiled a lot more.

I have to tell you about all the scams I have been receiving. The first was a phone call from (suppose to be) my grandson in jail in St. Louis for a DUI. They knew he had a new car, my address and how far I was from a Walgreens. They wanted $1,000. I talked them down to $500 because it was a first time offense.

Then I made them explain how a moneypack worked at Walgreens.

They told me that since he had hit a diplomat's car, this had to be a gag order and I couldn’t tell anyone. As soon as I hung up I contacted his mother and my grandson to tell them about it (so much for the gag order, huh?)

Then I went to Walgreens to follow up on a moneypack (I was curious about what they looked like).

The girl in Walgreens said 99 percent of the orders from that store were scams and that the store in Carthage and one other one refused to sell them anymore, because so many people had lost money there.

I went on to the grocery store and my phone rang. I was standing in line with a lot of people behind me, but I asked the male clerk to pretend to be a lawyer and tell the scammers that he would take over the case and not to bother me again.

You should have seen the jaws drop on the people in line when he did that and then started to laugh when he said they hung up. This week I got a notice that a long lost uncle

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had died five years ago and they had just found me with the same name (spelled Leeming). That I would get 4 ½ million if I would answer back. First of all the spelling was wrong and second we don’t have any lost uncles and I am sure if we did they wouldn’t be rich.

Cesare Kleeman came over to get my truck unstuck because I couldn’t get it into four wheel drive. He explained how to do it, so I should be set. I was trying to get it into the wrong one since there are two. I would like to say something about the Masonic Rites said at Ron’s funeral. The man who did the lecture was superb and one of the best done that I had seen. I have been to several, because Ron use to help at a lot of the funerals, but this guy was really good. His name is John Rummell from Stockton.

He also holds the office of district deputy of the 33rd District, which was the same office Ron held once. Thanks John.

Gary Crawford is going to Tanzania, Africa in May for a few weeks on missionary service.

They have been asking for him to come for quite some time. I wish him safe travel and may God be with him in all things.

Russ and Kellie are on a cruise this week, but left from another port than the Gaspers. They should be back by the time you read this. Both couples picked a good week to go south with all this cold up here.

while, but none of it collected. I do not know how that happened, because I thought it was pretty darn cold. Of course I did not get any further than the open door. Do not throw your seed catalog away yet, the weather will change.

Happy birthday to Wanda Kirby. Wanda celebrated her 90th birthday with a reception on February 22, at the Nashville Christian Church.

The Fiber Art Guild was to meet last Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Food Station (originally Denny's). There were a lot of cancellations and I forgot to call to find out if they met.

There was no meeting of the Calla Rebekah Lodge No. 160. Members stayed home rather than get out in the bad snowy weather.

The weather has been

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cold and snowy, so I have stayed in. With the bad weather and me staying in, I do not have much to write about.

I opened an area newspaper and there was a picture of a man holding a horse with a rope halter.

This brought to memory another rope halter story that I listened to. When Eddie was able to sit on the sofa during the day, he always chatted with the volunteers that delivered dinners from the Meals on Wheels program at the Senior Citizens Center. Pam Kaderly came in one day with the dinner. She also had with her a drawing of instructions on how to make a rope halter. Pam asked Eddie if he remembered making the drawing. He did, as he could remember everything. The way I understood it, Eddie was operator of the Okla-

homa tire store on the north side of the Lamar Square at the time. Pam came in the store and wanted to know how to make a horse halter from a length of rope. Eddie gave her a lesson on rope halters, even making a drawing with instructions. Pam made halters for her horses. Claude Adams, better known as Brother Adams, raised and trained large show mules. They always won first place at the Missouri State Fair. Mr. Adams could not find halters big enough for some of his mules, so he went to Pam for help. Pam came to the rescue, constructing several rope halters for Brother Adams. I was really interested in this story, as it was new to me.

May we remember to pray for the safety of our military. Until next time...

Maxine's Musings

By MAXINE MORIN More snow this week!

Makes for slick roads and accidents, of which I am always sad to hear about. Sunday, I thought there would be more on the ground Monday. It snowed fairly heavy for a

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.”

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Ribbon cutting held for Lamar Tae Kwon Do

The Barton County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at 12 noon on February 11 for Lamar Tae Kwon Do, 1016 Broadway. Pictured are, left to right, Andrea Hollstein with Farmer's Insurance; Daylene Gordon and David Gordon, Donita McCullough with Avon, Penny Rhodes of Lamar Tae Kwon Do and DeAnna Ross and Amy Willhite of the chamber. Lamar Tae Kwon Do is currently accepting students ages four plus and is now offering aerobic kickboxing classes.

They are open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For information on classes call David Gordon at 417-682-5798.

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FAMILY & FRIENDS BCHD employees show support of National Go Red Day

Employees at Barton County Health Department recently showed their support of National Go Red Day on Friday, Feb. 6. The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women is a national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women, because it’s not just a man’s disease. According to the American Heart Association, since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease and stroke. Cardiovascular disease causes one in three women’s death each year, killing approximately a woman a minute. Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for heart disease or stroke. Eighty percent of heart disease and stroke events could be prevented.

It is important for all women to know the risk factors. Diabetes, family history of heart disease, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, tobacco use, excessive alcohol use and a diet high in saturated fats and cholesterol may increase a woman’s chance of getting heart disease.

Progress, continued from page 1A E. 11th St. After the form is completed they may be brought to the office, emailed to us at info@lamardemocrat.com or sent by mail to P.O. Box 12, Lamar, MO 64759.

The stories to be published this year will be

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categorized under four sections, Health, Government, Community and Economics. In order to publish this yearly section the public's help is needed and appreciated.

Send your story based on the questionnaire and

Knowing the signs of a heart attack and acting quickly can save a life and prevent damage to the heart muscle. Common signs are unusual heavy pressure on the chest; sharp upper body pain in the neck, back, and jaw; severe shortness of breath; cold sweats; unusual or unexplained tiredness; unfamiliar dizziness; unexplained nausea or vomiting.

If you or someone you know is having a heart attack call 911 immediately. Treatment works best if given within one hour of when symptoms begin.

Go Red for Women advocates for more research and swifter action for women’s heart health. For more information visit GoRedForWomen. org or call the Barton County Health Department at 417-682-3363.

remember there is no charge as this is a free service that the Lamar Democrat offers to its readers.

All stories are subject to editing by the newspaper.

Stories are needed by Friday, Feb. 27. This deadline is extremely important in order to assure that the various stories appear.

Photos can also be included with the story and can be sent to us, or if needed, call 417-682-5529, ext. 60 to set up an appointment to have a picture taken.

For photos that are submitted, an actual photo can be used or they can be e-mailed to the above address. Photos need to be in jpg format.

The Lamar Democrat strives to make the Progress edition bigger and better each year, and to do so help from the community is needed. While

sometimes it feels that no progress has been made, one might be amazed once they get started at how they have evolved.

All help is valued and it only takes a little bit of your time to fill out the form. Once completed, we will be more than happy to make a story out of it, or if you prefer to write your own, that is okay as well.

Of course advertising is a way to offset expenses to offer the Progress edition and anyone considering a promotional display advertisement can contact Melissa Little at 417-6825529, ext. 62, or email melissa@lamardemorat. com.

The Democrat staff appreciates all help and looks forward to including your story in this yearly edition.

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METZGER’S MUTTERINGS

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Melissa and I took a trip to the Lewis County Press home office this past week in LaGrange, Missouri. Anyone that has never been to that area, it is near the three corners of Missouri, Illinois and Iowa. We took the northern route going up, cutting across the top part of Missouri, and truthfully there was not much to see. In fact, oftentimes we were the only vehicle on the road for miles and miles. The reason we took the trip was to attend a function that was being put on for their employees, of which the Lamar Democrat is one.

We couldn't talk Heather into going with us, and I really don't think Richard really cared to go, so Melissa and I decided we would make the supreme sacrifice and be the representatives from our lo-

cal paper.

The weather could have been a lot better, as where we stayed in Quincy, Ill. was right on the Mississippi River and the cold managed to seep through every pour in our bodies. We bundled up and as long as we were in the car we were nice and toasty! It was just the in between, from the car to the hotel, etc. that definitely made us move just a little bit faster.

Lewis County Press has owned the Lamar Democrat going on two years this Spring, and over that time span we have all had our share of conversations with individuals from the corporate office, as well as the other seven newspapers owned by the company. It's funny how you speak to individuals on a regular basis, forming pictures in your mind of what they look like. I've done this all my life and it always

Winter gardening: A time for planning or planting SPRINGFIELD-Cold winter weather always places gardening activities in the Ozarks on hold for a few months.

"The winter break also gives gardeners time to reflect on the successes and failures of last year, time to plan for the standard spring activities, and time to prepare for something new," said Patrick Byers, horticulture specialist, University of Missouri Extension.

Winter gardening can begin by taking a tour of the garden or landscaping and deciding what you want to do differently. Be sure to take notes.

"An easy way to design is to take a couple pictures of your garden and draw directly on the photo with a marker to get a quick idea of what you can do," said Byers.

This is also a good time to make plans for some garden construction projects or even cold frames.

Find good plans at the library or online, buy the materials and get ready to build when we have a pleasant day.

"Some folks also use this time to construct com-

post bins or raised beds," said Byers.

For gardeners wanting to try something new or different in their garden or landscape, it is important to make sure the new plants are adaptable to our area or plant zone six.

"If our zone is marginal for the plant selected, then take note of the precautions that must be followed to minimize injury to the plants. It is also important to pick the right plant for the right location (sunny versus shady)," said Byers.

Byers says it is a good idea to test new plant species or cultivars on a limited basis before investing too much time and money.

"If you are looking for a special plant to add to your garden, check with your local nursery and garden center or the various gardening catalogs that are available," said Byers.

If you need additional gardening and horticultural advice contact the Master Gardener Hotline at (417) 881-8909 or an extension center in your county.

seems that when I finally get to meet the person, they are totally different in looks than what I had envisioned.

I can truthfully say that while many of the ones that we met were not at all as I expected, but they were all just as nice and enjoyable as they are when speaking to them over the phone. It still seems so strange to me to be a part of a large group, having worked under one owner for so many years, and I must say I am enjoying it thoroughly. I've always enjoyed getting to

know people and now I have an entire plethora of individuals to get to know that much better.

Of course there were a couple that I have met, including the big kahunas (Phil and Bob), as well as getting to see our all time favorite Payne.

All in all it is truly a great group of individuals that make up this company, to which we are really proud to be a part of.

So now we are back home and working diligently on getting the Progress edition together. Time has snuck up

on us and the deadline is Friday, Feb. 27. There is a story in this edition, reminding all to turn in their articles so that we can have another successful edition at the end of March.

As always, it was really great getting away, but what has to be done to play catch up when one returns sometimes makes you wonder if it was all worth it. In this case I can definitely say it was. I am truly blessed to be associated with such a good company and such a great group of people

and deeply appreciate the faith they have not only in me, but the rest of the staff here at the Democrat. It is our desire to provide the community with hometown news, which couldn't be done without help from many.

So to those that provide us with material, we thank you... and to those that don't, but might want to, we will accept anything that you feel is newsworthy and items can be emailed to us at info@lamardemocrat. com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Dear Editor: This is an issue very near and dear to my heart. I'm not usually a proponent of tax increases, but I feel the benefits of keeping Barton County Memorial Hospital open and operating are very beneficial to residents of Barton County. I can't tell you how many people just in our ER that we see who come in with life threatening conditions, that if they had to be transferred to Joplin they would likely not make it. I can also tell you that those same people never planned on using our facility. I guess it's like the old saying goes, "you don't know what you got til its gone".

This, of course, is just my perspective from the emergency department end of it, but what about just the ability to see a family doctor or specialist, without having to drive 45 miles there and back.

There also is a nice benefit in being taken care of by your friends and neighbors and even sometimes family. BCMH is consistently among the highest when it comes to customer satisfaction.

I'm not just talking a little higher, I mean we are literally setting the bar when it comes to customer satisfaction.

I would be more than happy to share our numbers with you and speak with you about this. It has long been speculated that Medicare reimbursement for services would be tied to satisfaction scores, unfortunately for us that is not the case and our funding continues to be cut.

BCMH does not have the option of refusing emergency patients or patients needing admittance to the hospi-

tal, nor would we if we could because of their ability to pay. There in lies part of the problem though. Many of the services we provide are never paid for by the patient. The county we live in unfortunately has a large population of uninsured. Your first reaction may be, "Well, what about the affordable care act or "Obamacare", as many have called it? Well the legislators of Missouri did not choose to expand with Obamacare.

This has negatively affected many Missourians in lower income levels because they are not able to get the insurance like a person with the same income in another state would.

I am not going to try to persuade or dissuade your stance on the affordable care act, but I can tell you that since the initiation of it, BCMH's reimbursement has gone down. Another reason our reimbursement has gone down is because the medicare reimbursement rate for our hospital has gone from 101 percent of billable services to 99 percent. It doesn't sound like much, but when the largest portion of your payer base is Medicare, it is huge. To better explain it, it is like this: if for example it cost our hospital a hypothetical $1000 to treat a patient in the past, we would've been reimbursed $1010.

Now with the decrease to 99 percent, we are in essence seeing a loss of of $10, with the $990 reimbursement. For those of you who are thinking, "well, just bill higher"??

Well that won't help, because we are only reimbursed according to how much it cost us to treat the patient. Private insurances like those provided by employers is unfortunately even worse as they pay us approximately 40 percent of billed charges.

All hospitals have a contract with these insurers and larger hospital systems that see a larger amount of those insured are reimbursed at a higher rate.

It is basically a take it or leave it type of negotiation. If we say no that is too low, they will just say okay and now when the patient with private insurance comes in we will have to explain to them that we don't accept their insurance and that we will bill them for the services performed. Most people are obviously going to drive the 45 miles where they can have it done and their insurance will pay.

As you can see the current healthcare state is a very difficult one. Please give careful consideration to the tax levy at the upcoming election.

Also if you would like to discuss this any further please feel free to contact me. Also there will be some community question and answer sessions in the near future. Thank you for the support of our hospital.

Sincerely Paul Stebbins, Lamar

tributed by Permieer Networks, both as part of its talk network and separately as a syndicated program. Coast to Coast AM has many interesting guests, whom many are ignored by the mainstream media. The show is very educational and many of the topics discussed are very important to me. Conspiracy theories is my strong interest.

So, when you have a chance late at night, turn to the AM dial and find a news/talk show station that airs Coast to Coast AM. It is the best talk show on the airwaves.

Sincerely, William Sollenberger Lockwood

Letter to editor

Dear Editor: Here is a radio talk show that people should be listening to. The name of the talk show is Coast to Coast AM, hosted by George Noory and on Sundays the show is hosted by George Knapp.

This show deals with a variety of topics, but most frequently ones that relate to either the paranormal or conspiracy theories.

The program is dis-

Dear Editor: It seems that everyone who mentions the debt or bills paid by the county, state or the federal government say that they have to pay. Everyone should remember “they” don't have any money, the taxpayers are the ones who pay any debt or bill.

Paying to place an item on the ballot is paid for by the taxpayers. The county has no money, no government has any money, except the taxpayers. Why is it so hard to say the taxpayers have to pay?

There was a good article in a local paper explaining why counties are so strapped for money. The article claims that past and present commissioners have been running a popularity contest by ignoring the fact that the cost of everything is going up, except taxes!

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SCHOOL Mayfield graduates from Missouri S&T ROLLA-Courtney Diane Mayfield, Lamar, graduated from Missouri University of Science and Technology during commencement ceremonies held in the Gale Bullman Building on campus.

Mayfield earned a bachelor of science degree in geology and geophysics.

More than 600 candidates received degrees during ceremonies held Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 and Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014. The university awards bachelor of science, bachelor of art, master of science and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.

Missouri State releases Fall 2014 dean's list SPRINGFIELD-Each Semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean's list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale).

Lamar students named to the list include Daniel J Blanchard, Tyler M Campbell, Leah E Clements, Logan N Clements, Kealon H Cox, Chandler

B Curtis, Alexander M Henderson, Erin P O'Sullivan, Ashley N Parker, Carlee R Phipps and Tai L Thrasher.

Other area students include Jenny D Bastin, Sterling Moore and Chase A Probert, Golden City; Garett L Rose, Liberal; William B Kelsey, Mindenmines; Jamie W Gray and Lisa A Hamilton, Greenfield; Madison E Allen, Lockwood and Carrie A Rawlings and Haley B Ussery, Sheldon.

Haskins named to Dean's List at Washington University ST. LOUIS-Byron “Jacob” Haskins, has been named to the Dean's List at Washington University in St. Louis. He is the son of Byron and Rebecca Haskins, Lamar.

Haskins is attending

the College of Arts & Sciences. Students named to the list must complete at least 14 graded units, while earning a minimum grade point average of 3.6.

Baylee Wright, son of Brian and Stephanie Wright, is the sixth grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School.

Baylee likes to play baseball, basketball and football. He has a dog named Lola. Social Studies is his favorite class.

Trenton Evans, son of Rodney and Cathey Evans, is the seventh grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Trenton likes to play basketball. He has four dogs that are fun to play with. He likes to trap shoot.

Emma Bennett, daughter of Bo and Julie Bennett, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week.

Emma likes to play volleyball and run track. She also enjoys playing music and singing. She says she's a pretty fun person sometimes.

STAR Students of the week

STAR Students at Lamar East Primary for the week of February 23 are, third row, left to right, Logan Slaight, Henry Thompson, Claire Beasley, Molly Hargrave; second row, Gabi Augusta, Temperance Driggs, Ethan DeWitt, Dwayne Cook; first row, Taylynn Thompson, Ruby Blalock, Helena Baker.

Jasper Students of the Month

First semester honor roll posted by Jasper High School JASPER- The first semester honor roll has been posted by Jasper High School.

A Honor Roll SENIORS- Larissa Atnip, Haley Bennett, Bailey Bettes, Kenedey Chaligoj, Chet Corle, Rebecca Darrow, Hayden Davis, Katlyn Fonger, Addison Gastel, Austin Gloodt, Marissa Leivan, Ashley Porter, Michaela Schlichting, Monica Steeves, Kamryn Stump, Matt Stump, Annie Wright.

JUNIORSAndrew Adams, Nicolas Adkins, Anne-Marie Anibal, Parker Athey, Brianna Cawyer, Shelby Dockery, McKensey Dumm, Kortlin Garvin, Shelbie Gill, Leslie Grijalva, Blake Jeffries, Elizabeth Maneval, Keylee McCutcheon, Jenna Rector, Regan Smith.

SOPHOMORESAlex Beier, Levi Brown, Keegan Chorum, Rylee Ervin, Grace Gazaway, Hayden Howard, Alina Krolivets, Joshua Losinger, Mason Olinger, Drew Pennington, Emily Peterson, Byron Stevens, Dorothea Wenderoth.

FRESHMENKaitlyn Adams, Blake Bettes, Terra Bowman, Tyler Brawley, Josiah Brinkhoff, Avery Brouillard, Rachel Crazybear, Reagan Dumm, Seth Jensen,

Erica Rinkenberger, Gardenia Rivera.

B Honor Roll SENIORSCurtis Andrews, Jared Ball, Rebecca Carney, Jonathan Davis, Kyle Ghumm, Layne Gossett, Chandra Howard, Sabrina Kannmore, Robert McNeely, Jonathan Nally, Isaac Spry, Talon Stump.

JUNIORSHarold Bechtle, Braiden Davis, Audra Etcheson, Kori Harper, Alysha Harr, Taelor Hildebrand, Dayton Maneval, Jacob Martin, Ashley McCarthy, Elizabeth Medrano, Isaac Oliphant, Matthew Potter, Lexie Royster, Morgan Winchester.

SOPHOMORESBirgit Anzjon, Jonathan Brinkhoff, Nicholas Chartier, Stephen Grimmett, Ryan Harshaw, Ian Henderson, Daylan Leivan, Bailey Masters, Madison McDonald, Kenneth Moua, Hailey Reynolds, Hector Rivera, TK Roeber, Christine Zimmerling.

FRESHMENIsis Castro, Andrew Corle, Stevie Galiani, Olivia Maneval, McGwire Rice, Tad Sisseck, Logan Winchester, Sophia Xiong.

Congratulations to Jasper Elementary School's January Students of the Month. These students were chosen because they consistently display the characteristics of respect, responsibility and safety. Good job, Eagles! Pictured are, front row, left to right, Emersyn Bass, Tayton Bentley, Kaytlin Olinger, Kolten Lewis, Trey Jones and Arianna Hunt; back row, left to right, Abigail Dumm, Heston Boman, Luke Rinkenberger, Gavin Wampler, Yesenia Rivera and Abby Leman. Not pictured are Jayden Neher, Avery Atnip and Elijah Harrington.

Jasper Elementary January Staff of the Month Congratulations to Jasper Elementary January Staff of the Month! These individuals were chosen because they consistently display the characteristics of respect, responsibility and safety. Way to go, Eagles! Pictured are, left to right, Susan Spry, Gina Schultz and Devon Pashia.

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Brett McDonald earns gridiron honor

By CHRIS MORROW

Lamar High School senior Brett McDonald was recently named to the Small Schools 2014 All American Team.

McDonald, who earned second team as a defen-

sive back, recently signed to play at Pittsburg State University next year. The 6-foot-3, 218 pound safety racked up 71 tackles, forced four fumbles, recovered four fumbles and picked off four passes on the defensive side of the

ball his senior season. Offensively he threw a touchdown pass, caught two touchdown passes and ran for four touchdowns.

"The adding of the All American award on top of the winning the State Championship all four

Lamar seniors recognized

Chris Morrow/Lamar Democrat Tuesday night was senior night at Lamar High School. Senior members of the girls and boys basketball teams were recognized, as were the four senior members of the cheerleading squad including Jerica Stahl, Tori Conkle, Taylor Fanning and Callie Burgess.

Liberal Lady Bulldogs get hard fought win

Chris Morrow/Lamar Democrat Liberal High School sophomore MaKayla Fry looks for room under the basket while members of the Golden City Lady Eagles swoop in around her during the final regular season contest of the 2014-15 season last week at Liberal High School. The Lady Bulldogs won the hard fought Spring River Valley Conference showdown.

Jasper FCCLA king and queen crowned

Jasper FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America) secretary Addison Gastel presented Sharon Elliot from the Jasper Chamber of Commerce, with a check for $1,000 to help with funding of the LED sign to be erected. The funds were raised by the 2015 FCCLA candidates pictured left to right, Kortlin Garvin, Jonny Davis, Joshua Losinger, FCCLA Secretary Addison Gastel, Makayla Blevins, Jasper Chamber of Commerce member Sharon Elliot, Sierra Kaderly and Ashley Porter and Daylan Leivan, queen and king.

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years of high school was icing on top of the cake, I guess you could say. Even though it is a pretty prestigious honor, winning four in row I think tops it all.

And of course I wouldn't have had the opportunity for the honor if it wasn't

for my teammates and coaches being so great," said McDonald.

Players from 19 states were represented on the the all american team. McDonald was one of three players from Missouri.

"A big key to being able

to get such an honor was of course, again my teammates and coaches. Also all the time and effort that we put in over the years in the weight room, as well as in the film room and on the practice field. And of course God," he said.

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Tiger fans gather for

Tigerfest 2015

Photo for Lamar Democrat

by Jon Brisbin Right, Dr. Michelle Boice donated some handcrafted purses that were part of the silent auction at Tigerfest 2015.

Photo for Lamar Democrat

by Jon Brisbin Left, Legacy Farm & Lawn donated a six-month lease on a zero-turn mower at the Tigerfest Dinner and Auction held Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Lamar High School gym.

Photo for Lamar Democrat by Jon Brisbin Tom Shields inspects some of the artwork that was donated to be auctioned off at the Tigerfest 2015 Dinner and Auction, held Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Lamar High School gym. Proceeds from the auction will primarily benefit a remodel of the locker rooms in the gymnasium.

Automatic electric meter reading system likely to begin in April

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

LAMAR-After a third session of questions and answers from Phil Carroll of Finley Engineering, the Lamar City Council has decided to begin phasing in a conversion to an automatic electric meter reading system. As the new wireless solid state meters are installed, this will reduce, and ultimately eliminate, the monthly loss of revenue that comes from the under reporting of electricity consumption by the current system. The electric department estimates the current metering system is failing to report approximately $10,000 worth of electricity each month.

Carroll said it will require between four and six weeks for delivery of the first phase of the new meters. He described them as a basic meter of a wireless system that will remain in wide spread use for decades.

On the down side, he said the solid state meters will have an

average lifespan of about 10 years, and be more likely to suffer damage from power surges than the current meters. However, this will be more than offset by accurate readings of electricity consumed.

Tom Shields offered a motion to proceed with the project, and to amend the current city budget with an addition of $240,000 to cover project costs.

Judd Chesnut seconded the motion, and it was approved 7-0. Councilman Mike Hull was not present for the meeting. Then, Councilman Steve Gilkey offered a motion to add a surcharge of $2.77 per meter per month to recover capital costs with the surcharge to first appear on the April billing.

The motion failed due to lack of a second. As a result, no surcharge will appear for each meter on customers’ bills. Unless some sort of change is made, the city will bear the full cost of the meter conversion.

The council voted 7-0 to write off $9,209.39 in bad debts, unpaid utility bills, for the period

of March - October, 2014. This represents 0.159 percent of total utility billing for that period. Separate from utility bad debts are two unpaid fire calls into rural areas totaling $535.

The list will be turned over to a collection agency. Ultimately, the names of those who have not paid will be published in the Democrat.

The annual law enforcement agreement between the Lamar Police Department and the Barton County Sheriff ’s Department was unanimously approved. The county jail will serve as the county/city detention center. Twenty-four hour dispatcher service will be provided to both, which includes dispatchers’ salaries and benefits. When 1/4 of a dispatcher’s salary is paid by the ambulance district, who uses that service, the balance of the expenses is split evenly by the city and county. Thus, the city’s share is $51,069.49. That is just under $400 greater than last year’s agreement due to an increase in insurance costs.

Winter weather a reminder to have emergency supply kit OZARK-Dr. Gordon Carriker, an agriculture business specialist with University of Missouri Extension, says now is a great time to update your family emergency supply kit.

"Once you have an emergency kit together, re-check it at least once a year and update the food, water and other things.

Making sure these things are in your family's kit will make everyone better prepared for those emergencies that can occur anytime," said Carriker.

For starters, every kit needs water, food, a first aid kit, tools and supplies, clothing and bedding and special items.

"Plan to store lightweight foods that need no preparation or refrigeration. When buying items for the kit, make

sure there are enough items for at least a three day supply and that you get items that family members enjoy," said Carriker.

Recommended foods to include are ready-to-eat canned meats, soups, fruits, and vegetables; high-energy foods, such as peanut butter, crackers, nuts, health food bars and trail mix; comfort foods, such as hard candy or other sweets; dried foods, such as raisins, apricots, jerky, potato flakes, powdered milk and prepackaged beverages.

Most of these food items should be replaced yearly, although powdered milk, dried fruit, crackers and potato flakes last only six months. Some foods may be stored indefinitely, such as vegetable oils, bak-

ing powder, instant coffee, tea or cocoa, salt, white rice, dried pasta and non-carbonated soft drinks.

It is also a good idea to set aside at least a three day supply of water per person (allow about one gallon of water per person, per day).

For information on putting together an emergency supply kit download the "Family Disaster Planning Kit" online at http://extension.missouri. edu/p/emw1012.

University of Missouri Extension programs focus on the high-priority needs of Missourians. Each county extension center, with oversight by locally elected and appointed citizens, is your local link to practical education on almost anything.

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Edward Jones ranks as No. 1 financialservices firm by workplace review site Financial-services firm Edward Jones was ranked No. 1 on the People's Picks: 20 Great Workplaces in Financial Services list by the workplace review web site, Great Rated!, according to Pat Barr in Barton County.

The ranking comes from an anonymous survey of Edward Jones associates and was administered by the workplace culture experts at Great Place to Work, which produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for list. In 2014 Edward Jones ranked No. 4 on the best companies list, where it has appeared for the last 15 years.

Edward Jones and the other 19 winning companies were selected based on the evaluations of more than 34,300 employees in the financialservices sector, excluding insurance companies. Those employees were surveyed using the Trust Index, Great Place to Work's employee assessment survey. The 20 Great Workplaces in Financial Services ranking marks the fourth People's Picks list since the launch of Great Rated!, the site that gives job seekers the inside scoop on companies and their cultures.

"Organizational culture is one of the most important tools helping leading finan-

cial firms attract the talented professions needed to move their businesses forward," said Kim Peters, CEO of Great Rated! "Companies on the People's Picks list have earned a remarkable reputation among their employees because of a dedication to ethical management, effective communication and truly valuing their people. As a result, these professions help their organizations and their clients prosper."

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

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

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

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

Barton County Commission attends annual training session COLUMBIA-Commissioners from all 114 Missouri counties met at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, February 11-13, for the annual training session, which is required by law. The County Commissioners Association of Missouri (CCAM) sponsors the event.

Following the opening general session, attended by all commissioners, attendees then broke up into specialized sessions that they found most

applicable to their particular counties. There were two such sessions on Wednesday, 16 on Thursday, and four on Friday.

Sessions Barton County commissioners found most applicable to them included Legislative Updates, Third Class County Issues, Vacating County Roads, Missouri Open Meetings Law, and County Budgeting.

The Missouri Association of Counties (MAC) legislative conference will be April 13 in Jefferson City.

Understand “sunk” costs in business decision

By CHRISTOPHER A RUNION, CPA Once your business incurs costs that can’t be recovered, those costs become irrelevant to subsequent business decisions. Such expenditures, known as sunk costs, can include money paid, time spent or resources used that are no longer retrievable.

For example: You’ve invested $20,000 in an expansion project and it’s become apparent that it will cost another $10,000 to complete it. Regardless of what you do going forward, you’ll be unable to retrieve the initial $20,000. Now an opportunity arises where you can buy an equivalent completed facility for $6,000.

At this point your only choice is whether to spend $10,000 or $6,000 for the same facility. Whatever you

decide the initial $20,000 investment will be gone – a sunk cost. All else being equal, the rational choice is to buy the $6,000 facility.

Now assume the same $20,000 sunk cost with an additional $6,000 needed for completion. An opportunity to buy a similar completed facility for $8,000 arises. Obviously you’ll go forward with the $6,000 completion costs, even though the total cost of the facility will be $26,000 rather than $8,000. The $20,000 sunk cost remains irrelevant.

Another example: Your company has spent time and money developing an innovative new product and you’re justifiably proud of the result.

However, when you test market the product on your customers you learn that most of them have no interest in it and wouldn’t buy it at any feasible price. Clearly it’s time to swallow your pride (along with the sunk development costs) and walk away from the product.

It’s hard to disregard time and money you’ve already expended, but once such costs become irretrievable it’s simply counterproductive to factor them into any subsequent decision process. From that point forward your choices should be based solely on expected future costs versus future benefits.

The information contained in this column is of a general nature and should not be acted upon in your specific situation without further details and/or professional assistance.

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DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS

BERTHA LOUISE BARNES LAMAR-Services were held at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday at First Baptist Church in Lamar for Bertha Louise Barnes, 77, Lamar, who died Sunday,

Feb. 15, 2015, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin.

Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund or American Cancer Society, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include her husband of nearly 59 years, Charlie, of the home; two sons and their wives, Gary and Joleen Barnes, Lamar and Gregg and Machelle Barnes,

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A SPECIAL ACCOUNT HAS BEEN OPENED at Lamar Bank & Trust for the children of Lisa Reinert-Medley. All donations will be used to help pay expenses. Please make checks payable to Orion Medley.

THE BARTON-JASPER COUNTY COLLECTORS Association will sponsor the 23rd Annual Spring Coin, Stamp, Postcard, Sports Memorabilia and Collectibles Show on Saturday, Feb. 28, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Carthage Memorial Hall, 407 S. Garrison (Hwy. 571). Admission is free. For information call Brad Potter at 417-682-4500.

BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY COMPUTER Training Classes are scheduled in March. Windows 8 Basics will be held Friday, March 6, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Intro to Tablets will be held Monday, March 16, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The classes will be held at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar, with Trent Roby as instructor. To sign up stop by the Lamar branch or call 417-682-5355.

THE RETIRED EDUCATORS OF THE BARTON County Area will meet Wednesday, March 4, in the Lamar Christian Church Fellowship Hall. Dorris Mayfield, director of the OATS transportation program, will be the guest speaker. Breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m., with the business meeting to begin at 9 a.m. Remember to bring non-perishable items for Nathan’s Place.

THE AMERICAN LEGION AND AUXILIARY will meet Monday, March 9, 6 p.m., in the back room of the Food Station (formerly Denny’s) in Lamar. Meetings will follow the supper. For information call Auxiliary President Hazel Hoerman at 417682-2455.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Round Rock, Texas; three brothers, John Cook and wife Theo, Joplin, Wendell “Chick” Cook and wife Helen, Yuba City, Calif., and Robert Cook and wife Barbara, Carl Junction; two sisters, Velma McBride, Carthage and Mary Walker, Lamar; two sisters-in-law, Lorie Cook, Fort Scott, Kan. and Dixie Cook-Mason, Carthage; four grandchildren, Mandy Rouse and husband Jason, Lamar, Zach Barnes, Warrensburg and Rebekah Barnes and Caleb Barnes, both of Round Rock, Texas; two great-granddaughters, Hannah Marie Rouse and Danica Lynn Barnes, as well as a large extended family.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Hal, J.C., George and Carl Cook.

Mrs. Barnes was born Oct. 20, 1937, in Jasper County, to Chesley and Ina Marie (Rosebrough) Cook. After graduating from Sarcoxie High School in 1955, she worked for a short time as a keypunch operator for the telephone company and as a seamstress at Big Smith. She married Charles Louis Barnes on Feb. 24, 1956, at her parents' home, and they made their home in Jasper County and Osceola before moving to Lamar in 1970. In addition to caring for her family as a devoted homemaker, wife and mother, many others benefited from her genuine concern and positive attitude at her part-time jobs at Chastain's Nursing Home and First Baptist Church. She was a gifted pianist and artist, who enjoyed tole panting and flower gardening. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Lamar.

JANICE FAUBION JASPER-A memorial service was held at 6 p.m.

Friday at Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar for Janice Eliene Faubion, 76, Jasper, who died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at Landmark Hospital in Joplin.

A private family burial will be at Memory Gardens in Lamar.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include two sons, Chris Faubion and wife Marsha, Joplin and Geoff Faubion and wife Kelly, Jasper; a daughter, Sandy Peterson and husband Kelly, Joplin; a sister, Sandy Shigiyama, Tokyo, Japan; five grandchildren, Krista, Raul and wife Liz, Morgan and wife Shayla, Brett and Chelsea and two great-grandchildren, Kale and Leighton.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Marshall and Richard Coon and a brother-inlaw, Toshio Shigiyama.

Mrs. Faubion was born Jan. 8, 1939, in Oakland, Ill., to Morris and Beatrice (Cox) Coon. After high school she served her country in the United States Air Force from 1959 until 1961 and then the Army National Guard from 1977 until 1988. She was a Major in the Army Nurse Corp. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and was able to earn her RN degree. She was a voracious reader, an avid fan of Big 10 college sports and the Dallas Cowboys.

She enjoyed knitting and had won several first place awards from the Lamar Fair entries.

She married Carroll Dean Faubion on July 1, 1960. He died Oct. 25, 1999.

MARY L. FISCHER GOLDEN CITY-Services were held at 2 p.m.

Thursday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Carthage for Mary L. Fischer, 87, Golden City, who died at 12:07 a.m.

Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, at her home. Burial was in Meinert Cemetery in Lockwood.

Arrangements were under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home, Carthage.

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

Online condolences may be sent at www.ulmerfh.com.

Survivors include a son, Roger Fischer and wife Denise; two daughters, Jeanne Anne Hensley and Valerie Eden and husband Dennis; a brother, Glen Hensley; a sister, Carrie McDaniel; six grandchildren, Justin Davis, Jeremy Davis, Jarrod Davis, Bret Fischer, Emily Fischer and Erica Eden, and numerous nieces, nephews and all of her great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Hensley and four sisters, Roberta Riddle, Elizabeth Talley, Paula Seaton and Betty Stephens.

Mrs. Fischer was born Jan. 8, 1928, in Tulsa,

What will your legacy be?

By PASTOR JACK SLADE Cornerstone Baptist Church

I am sharing the story I was told of John Davis, a very well to do farmer and might I say a self made man. John started out a hired hand on a farm, but he, through determination and penny pinching, had managed to accumulate a considerable fortune.

Though he had the money, he did not have a lot of friends, He was totally estranged from his wife's family because they always told her she had married way beneath her dignity by marrying John Davis. The embittered Davis vowed he would never leave any of his wife's family a thin

dime of his very large fortune.

After his wife' death he hired a sculptor to erect an elaborate statue in her memory. The monument depicted Davis and his wife seated at opposite ends of a love seat.

He was so pleased with the monument he hired the sculptor to create a second monument: One of him kneeling over his wife's grave, placing a wreath on it. Mr. Davis was so impressed with the second monument, he hired the sculpture to create a third: One of his wife, with an angel on her back, kneeling over his future grave, laying a wreath over it.

Well... one idea led to another until John Davis has spent nearly a quarter of a million dollars

on stone monuments to himself and his wife.

But any time anyone from town would approach John about making any kind of contribution toward the beautification of the city and any of its features or community events for its young folks or their future, or its people or even bringing something new and productive to that end... the miserly ole' Davis would clinch his jaw and snap anything or anybody.

Well, eventually John Davis used up every bit of his wealth on stone

monuments and selfish pursuits.

John Davis died at the age of 92, lonely, broke and friendless. The day they had his funeral only one person came to pay their respects and that was the man who sculptured all his monuments.

Today in a field outside Lincoln, Kan. those monuments of Davis' selfcentered and selfish life have all but faded away into the Kansas soil, victims of time, vandalism and neglect.

In his book, "As Our see LEGACY, page 4B

Okla., to Ollie and Gladys (Carney) Hensley. She was a longtime resident of the area. She was a homemaker and a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Carthage.

She married Elmo Fischer on July 17, 1949, in Carthage. He died Feb. 6, 1988.

VIVIAN YOUNG

Illinois. To this union was born four children, Bill, Bonnie, Becky and Bubs.

During their married life Martin and Edith lived in several locations in Illinois and Kansas, before moving to Lamar in 1973. They were lifelong members of the Apostolic Christian Church.

Martin worked at a number of professions in his life including as a farmer, plumber, pipefitter with Caterpillar and night security at O’Sullivan’s. He retired from O’Sullivan’s in 1998.

Martin was an avid collector of license plates.

He and his oldest son, Bill, collected them together until Bill’s death in 1970. Martin went on to become one of the premier collectors in the hobby, amassing a collection known to fellow hobbyists across the nation. He enjoyed attending regional and national conventions and meeting and trading with fellow collectors. In later years when his declining health kept him from traveling as far, he and Edith en-

SHAWNEE MISSION, Kan.-Services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Konantz Warden Funeral Home in Lamar, Mo., for Vivian Young, 95, who died Monday, Feb. 15, 2015, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Liberal (Mo.) United Methodist Church, in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to www. konantzwarden.com.

Survivors include a daughter, Kathryn Stevenson and husband Gerald, Overland Park, Kan. and many grandchildren.

She was preceded in see DEATHS, page 3B death by a son, George Allen Young; a daughter, Francis Elaine Young Lawson; two grandchildren, Charles E. Young and Cindy K. Hobbs Peters; three brothers, George, Leonard and Thomas L.; five sisters, Mildred, Eva, Johna Mae, Rosalee and Edith.

Mrs. Young was born May 15, 1918, in Dedrick, Mo., to Rev. Thomas and Rosa (Leffler) Yoast. She married George Albert Young on June 1, 1935, in Nevada, Mo., and they made their home in Liberal, Mo., rearing their family. She owned two cafes in Liberal (Mo.), was a waitress at the Traveler’s Hotel in Lamar, Mo., was a dispatcher for the Lamar Fire Department, was a waitress at the Blue Top Cafe in Lamar, Mo. and retired from the Liberal (Mo). School District, where she worked as a cook. She moved to Overland Park, Kan. in 2003, to be near her daughter, Kathryn.

MARTIN DALE HOHULIN LAMAR-Martin Dale Hohulin of Lamar, Missouri passed from this life Friday, February 20, 2015 at the age of 86, following several years of declining health. Martin was born to Silas and Lydia (Marti) Hohulin on April 30, 1928 in rural Bourbon County near Fort Scott, Kansas.

Martin attended schools in Illinois and Kansas and graduated from high school in Princeville, Illinois. He married Edith (Kaiser) Hohulin on October 17, 1948 in Morton

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Martin was preceded in death by his father, mother, two stepmothers, two brothers, a sister and son, Bill Hohulin. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Edith Hohulin of Lamar; two daughters, Becky Hohulin of Fort Scott, Kansas and Bonnie Beutel (Keith) of Indianapolis, Indiana; a son, Bubs Hohulin (Marilyn) of Lamar; seven grandchildren, Jamie Beutel of Pasadena, California, Jackie Gurrolla (Ricardo), Jeremy Beutel (Meg), Joe Beutel (Mandi) all of Indianapolis, Indiana, Jon Beutel (Natalie) of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Bill Hohulin, and Steven Ho-

hulin, both of Springfield, Missouri; three great grandchildren, Savannah, Leah, and Malachi Gurrolla, all of Indianapolis, Indiana; two brothers, Ben and Melvin Hohulin, both of Illinois and two sisters, Edith Knobloch of Iowa and Mary Haynes of Illinois.

Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday) Feb. 25 at 11 a.m., at the Apostolic Christian Church of Lamar, under the direction of Konantz Warden Funeral home.

The Apostolic Christian Church ministers will officiate. In lieu of flowers the family asks for contributions to be made to the Apostolic Christian Church World Relief Fund.

LIBERAL-A gathering to celebrate the life of Michael Raymond Harris, 36, Liberal, who died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at his home, will be held Monday, March 2, at Tiffany Fellowship, 7315 NW Barry Rd., Kansas City, Mo. For service details and

Luke Emerson Baumgartner, driving while suspended, $236 fine.

Christopher Albert Besendorfer, no operator's license, warrant fees, $103 fine.

Brittany Ann Blanchard, dog at large, $33 fine.

Jabeen Kalee Carter, open container, assault, warrant fee, $186 fine.

William Mack Carter, FTP – warrant arrest, $150 fine.

Jerry Bryce Cobb, stop light/sign violation, $43 fine.

Jessie Charles Collins,

dog at large, $33 fine.

Robert Beck Davenport, FTA – warrant arrest, $247 fine.

Rocky Daniel Embry, open container, minor in possession of alcohol, failure to register motor vehicle, $202 fine.

Jarob Riley Evans, driving while suspended, $236 fine.

James Edward Fanning, failure to yield, $78 fine.

Thomas Edward Feasel, domestic assault, 2 years unsupervised S.I.S. Probation, $25.50 fine.

Tyler Robert Fidlin, drug paraphernalia pos-

session, marijuana possession, drinking in public, $442 fine.

Cody Allen Ghumm, no insurance, $48 fine.

Adrian Kendall Mary Gire, following too close, $78 fine.

Gene William Grounds, failure to register motor vehicle, $38 fine.

James Andrew Hillman, failure to register motor vehicle, $38 fine.

Jonathan Ned Jeffries, speeding 1-15 mph over, $53 fine.

Michael Allen Jones, no insurance x 2, drug paraphernalia possession,

Warranty Deed, filed January 20, 2015. Nelson A. Nichols and Kelly Still Nichols of Greene County, Missouri to Nelson A. Nichols Revocable Trust, Nelson A. Nichols, Trustee: Tract I: The southwest quarter of section 33, township 32, range 29, except the south 20 feet of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of said section 33, also except the east 790 feet of the south 1,265 feet of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of said section 33. Tract 2: The east half of the southeast quarter and the east half of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter and the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter and the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 32, township 32, range 29, Barton County, Missouri. Tract 3: The south 20 feet of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 33, township 32, range 29, in Barton County, Missouri.

Tract 4: The northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 4, township 31, range 29, Barton County, Missouri. Tract 5: The south half of the northwest quarter and the east 80 feet of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 32, township 32, range 29, Barton County, Missouri. Tract 6: A tract in the southeast corner of the southwest quarter of section 4, township 31, range 29, in Barton County, Missouri, containing 85.24

acres. Tract II: Beginning at the southwest corner of section 4, township 31, range 29, Barton County, Missouri, thence north 0 degrees 5’ east along the west line of said section 4, 3,517 feet, thence south 89 degrees 55’ east, 30.0 feet, thence south 0 degrees 5’ west, 3,517.80 feet, thence north 89 degrees 05’ west along the south line of said section 4, 30.0 feet to the point of beginning, containing 2.42 acres.

Tract 7: Commencing at a point on the east line of the southwest quarter of section 33, township 32, range 29, Barton County, Missouri, 20 feet north of the southeast corner of the southwest quarter of said section 33 and running thence northerly along the east line of said southwest quarter of said section 33 208.71 feet to the point of beginning, thence north along the east line of said southwest quarter of said section 33 104.35 feet, thence west 208.71 feet, thence south 104.35 feet, thence east 208.71 feet to the point of beginning.

Warranty Deed, filed January 20, 2015. James Johnson and Teri Johnson of Douglas County, Kansas to Devin L. Brown of Barton County, Missouri: A tract commencing 15 feet north of the southeast corner of lot 1 of Walser’s 2nd Addition to the Town of Liberal, Barton County, Missouri, and running thence north 140 feet, thence west 70 feet, thence south 140 feet, thence east 70 feet to the place of be-

ginning.

General Warranty Deed, filed January 21, 2015.

Dorothy Nadine Madrigal and David Madrigal to Dorothy Nadine Madrigal: A tract commencing on the west line of the southeast quarter of section 19, township 32, range 30 in the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, 1221 feet and 3 inches north of the southwest corner of said southeast quarter and running thence north 170 feet, thence east 407 feet to the west right-ofway line of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, thence southerly 170.3 feet along said right-of-way, thence west 417 feet to the place of beginning.

General Warranty Deed, filed January 26, 2015.

Howard Sheets to Larry D. Parrill and Lorraine P. Parrill: All of a tract commencing at the northwest corner of lot 8 of Union Addition to the Town of Golden City, Barton County, Missouri and running thence east 82 feet, thence south 200 feet, thence west 82 feet, thence north 200 feet to the place of beginning.

General Warranty Deed, filed January 26, 2015. Lois Wagoner, by her attorneyin-fact, Leonard Wagoner and Leonard Wagoner and Brenda Wagoner to William C. Stefan, Trustee of the William C. Stefan Revocable Trust: A tract commencing 60 feet east of the southwest corner of Cleland-Wyatt Addition to Golden City, Barton County, Missouri and running thence to a point 175 feet south of the south line of the right-ofway of U.S. Highway 160 for a place of beginning, thence east to the east line

MICHAEL HARRIS

to share condolences go to www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include his parents, Terry and Helen Harris, Raymore; his younger brother, Jonathan Harris, Walnut Shade; four older sisters, Toni Jo Goddman and husband Tom, Grain Valley, Danielle Harrison and husband Clay, Forsythe, Andrea Frazier, Belton and Jacquiline Beshears and husband Clint, Gladstone; many nephews and nieces; two great-nieces and his closest friends, Tim Jones and Crystal Peters, Liberal.

Mr. Harris was born Aug. 12, 1978, at Harrionsville, to Terry and Helen (Clemans) Harris.

After graduating from Raymore High School he furthered his education

by completing college computer courses. He had worked as a telemarketer for a Branson resort before becoming disabled due to illness. He enjoyed country music, bowling, swimming and any activity that involved his appreciation of nature.

He was an avid fan of old Hollywood movies and Duck Dynasty. He was a member of Lee’s Summit Christian Church.

SPRINGFIELD-A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Konantz Warden Funeral Home in Lamar for Jennifer Dorine Kay Taylor, 36,

formerly of Sheldon, who died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015. Visitation will follow the service.

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

Survivors include her mother, Sandra and her stepfather, Dennis Walker, Sheldon; three brothers, James O’Neil, Jay O’Neal and Tristen Walker and her children, Erie, Alex, McKenzie and Jordon.

She was preceded in death by her father, James C. O’Neil.

Mrs. Taylor was born July 31, 1978, in Neosho, to James and Sandra (McDaniel) O’Neil. She was a graduate of Sheldon High School and was self-employed in the child care industry.

failure to register motor vehicle, warrant fee, $320 fine.

Christy April Larrabee, assault, $186 fine.

Angela Dawn Lathrop, speeding 1-15 mph over, $53 fine.

Jesse Lewis Marks, minor in possession of alcohol, $86 fine.

Zachary Lee McCulley, dog at large, $33 fine.

Jennifer Marie Medlin, larceny under $750 (shoplifting), warrant fee, $389 fine.

Haley Ellen Mohlfeld, open container, $86 fine.

Jeremiah Ray Null, FTA

– warrant arrest, $898.95 fine.

Cheryl Louise Potter, failure to register motor vehicle, $38 fine.

Cody Dillon Rutledge, peace disturbance, $128 fine.

Tasha Renae Sawyers, dog at large, $33 fine.

Dusty Lee Schlichting, open container, $86 fine.

Courtney Lynn Sewell, dog at large, $33 fine.

Danielle Leota Skelton, larceny under $750 (shoplifting), $248 fine.

Torrey Lane Snow, FTA – warrant arrest, $164 fine.

Jesse Lee Swope, B.A.C., recoupment, $512.64 fine.

Carmen Larae Thompson, open container, $78 fine.

Peter Anthony Mark Wagoner, larceny under $750 (shoplifting) 2nd offense, $328 fine.

Ruth Elaine Wehrly, failure to register motor vehicle, $38 fine.

Andrew Lee Willet, minor in possession of alcohol, 5th offense, $186 fine.

Dustin Karl Wood, allterrain vehicle violation, $33 fine.

of the southeast quarter of southwest quarter of section 26, township 31, range 29, thence south 75 feet, thence west to a point directly south of the place of beginning, thence north to the place of beginning.

General Warranty Deed, filed January 26, 2015.

Lois Wagoner by her attorney-in-fact Leonard Wagoner, to William C. Stefan, Trustee of the William C. Stefan Revocable Trust: A tract commencing on the west line of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 26, township 31, range 29 in the Town of Golden City, Missouri, at a point where said west line of southwest quarter of southeast quarter intersects the south line of the right-of-way of U.S. Highway 160m running thence south 150 feet, thence east to the south line of the right-ofway of said U.S. Highway 160, thence northwesterly along the south line of the right-of-way of said U.S. Highway 160 to the place of beginning.

General Warranty Deed, filed January 27, 2015.

Gregory D. Todd and Patti K. Todd to Jordan T. Maberry and Eleanor E. Maberry: The south 1,070 feet of the east 495 feet of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 5, township 31, range 30, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed January 27, 2015.

Katherine S. Engelage to Marcia Gwen Griffitt: All of lot 3 in block 1 of Leatherman Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed January 28, 2015. Bo

T. Bennett and Julie A. Bennett to Zachary J. Fanning: All of the east half of lot 2, block 9 of Fink’s Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed January 29, 2015.

Joann Dykes, by her attorney-in-fact, Lisa Marie Evans to Joe Whyman and Vicki Whyman: All of lot 7 in block 1 of Crestwood Estates, a subdivision to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri.

Warranty Deed, filed January 29, 2015. Jessica Renea Reed and Brian Reed, Jackie Duncan and Kelly Duncan and Julie Forst and Bradley Forst of Barton County, Missouri to Jessica Renae Reed and Brian Reed of Barton County, Missouri: The southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 35, township 33, range 30, Barton County, Missouri. Subject, however, to the unpaid balance of a certain Deed of Trust dated September 28, 2011.

Warranty Deed, filed January 29, 2015. Jessica Renae Reed and Brian Reed of Barton County, Missouri to Jackie Duncan and Julie Forst as joint tenants of Barton County, Missouri: The northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 35, township 33, range 30, Barton County, Missouri.

Subject, however, to the unpaid balance of a certain Deed of Trust dated September 28, 2011.

General Warranty Deed, filed January 30, 2015.

George R. Hayden and Sandra Lynn Hayden: A tract commencing 184 feet west of the southeast corner of block 5 of M.N. Wills’ Fourth Addition to

the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri and running thence west 59 ½ feet, thence north 95 ½ feet, thence east 59 ½ feet, thence south 95 ½ feet to the place of beginning.

General Warranty Deed, filed January 30, 2015. W. Dean Griffitt to George R. Hayden and Sandra L. Hayden: The north 150 feet of lot 1 in block 7 in A. Cockrell’s First Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed January 30, 2015.

Chester Keith Selvey by his attorney-in-fact Harry E. Skinner to J. and J. Land and Cattle, LLC: The northwest quarter of the northwest quarter (the north half of lot 2 of northwest quarter) of section 7, township 33, range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed February 2, 2015.

Danny Sweeney to Jerry L. Schnelle and Tina Schnelle: The northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 6, township 31, range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

Special Warranty Deed, filed February 2, 2015.

Bob J. Gordon and Peggy L. Gordon as joint tenants to Bobby J. Gordon and Peggy L. Gordon as Trustees of the Revocable Trust of Bobby J. Gordon and Peggy L. Gordon: The west half of the northeast quarter of northwest quarter, and the west half of the east half of northeast quarter of northwest quarter of section 35, township 31, range 31.

Special Warranty Deed, filed February 2, 2015.

Bob J. Gordon and Peggy L. Gordon as joint tenants see PROPERTY, page 6B

JENNIFER TAYLOR

LAMAR MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

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RECORDS/LEGALS Legacy, continued from page 2B Years Increase", Tim Stafford writes: "We all reach a point where we start realizing that a great deal of our life is already behind us and we are uncertain just how much life still lies before us. It is at that point we begin that invisible journey toward our eternity. We start thinking about what we will leave, instead of what we

will achieve”.

One day your life and mine here on earth will come to an end, unless the Lord returns first.

And when we die there will be a monument erected to mark the place where we are placed.

On that monument there will be two dates: one will be the date you and I made our entrance

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

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

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

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

Date of first publication on February 4, 2015.

By-James Nichols Circuit Judge, Probate Division 2-4,11,18,25-4tc NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE A default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust executed by, Shannon C. Higgins and Susan Michelle Higgins dated 12/17/2004 and recorded on 1/3/2005 in Document Number 2005-8, in the Recorder’s office for Barton County, Missouri.

The successor trustee will on March 5, 2015, between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, more particularly at 12:00PM, at the West Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, Lamar, Missouri sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash (certified funds only), the following real estate: ALL OF LOT 15 UNION ADDITION TO GOLDEN CITY, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND A TRACT OF LAND BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 25, THENCE EAST 289 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 180 FEET, THENCE WEST 289 FEET, THENCE NORTH 180 FEET, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL IN UNION ADDITION TO GOLDEN CITY, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. Commonly known as: 905 Tilden Street, Golden City, Missouri 64748 for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust.

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Successor Trustee (800) 652-4080 4x 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 and 3/4/15 CSM File 26-14-00480 2-11,18,25,3-4-4tc NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS LARRY D. FERRIS and JUDY K. FERRIS, husband and wife, by their Deed of Trust dated December 6, 2002, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Barton County, Missouri, in Book 481, Pages 683-687, conveyed to GEORGE D. NICHOLS, the undersigned Trustee, all of their Leasehold interest under a certain

LEASE dated September 17, 1997, evidenced by a certain MEMORANDUM OF LEASE recorded in Book 432, Page 556, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Barton County, Missouri, as amended by a certain AMENDMENT TO LEASE dated March 24, 1998, evidenced by a MEMORANDUM OF AMENDMENT TO LEASE recorded in Book 438, Page 168, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Barton County, Missouri, in the following described Real Estate, situate, lying and being in the County of BARTON and State of Missouri, to-wit: A tract of land commencing at a point on the South right-of-way line of U.S. Highway 160, 30 ft. South and 738.5 ft. East of the Northwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty-five (25), Township Thirty-two (32), Range Thirty-one (31) West, City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri and running thence East along said right-of-way line 148 ft., thence South 774 ft., thence West 148 ft., thence North 774 ft., to the place of beginning, EXCEPT that portion lying South of 13th Street; and And all of their leasehold interest under a certain LEASE dated September 20, 1996, as evidenced by a certain MEMORANDUM OF LEASE recorded in Book 453, Page 465, on May 18, 2000, Deed Records of Barton County Missouri, with respect to the following described real estate in Barton County, Missouri: A tract of land located in the Southwest Quarter of Section 25, Township 32N, Range 31W, Barton County Missouri containing 0.79 acres and further described as follows: Beginning at a point 910 feet South and 210 feet East of the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 25, thence East a distance of 230 feet,

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into this life. The other will be the date you and I will make our exit. Between those two dates will be a hyphen, one little dash. One hyphen will represent all the education you received, all the knowledge you gained, all the experiences you had, all the friends you made, all the relationships you established, all of your successes and failures, all your victories and defeats, all your gains

and losses. That one little hyphen between the time you made your entrance and the time you made your exit will represent everything you did, everything you were and everything you left behind as the legacy of your life.

Right now, while you are still living, you are still creating your legacy.

The decisions you make, the example you set, the deeds you do, the faith

you live, the lives you touch: all these things and more are the building blocks of your legacy.

The question I want you to seriously consider this day is this: What will by your legacy? Will my legacy be that of a life lived well-spent or one foolishly wasted? Will my legacy be that of a life lived to the fullest or a life of unfulfilled potential?

Will my legacy be that of one who gave or one who

thence South a distance of 150 feet, thence West a distance of 230 feet, thence North a distance of 150 feet to the point of beginning. which conveyance was made to the undersigned Trustee in Trust, to secure the payment of a certain Note in said Deed of Trust described; and WHEREAS default was made and still continues in the payment of said note; NOW, THEREFORE, at the request of the legal holder of said Note, and pursuant to the provisions of said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Trustee will sell the property above described, at public vendue, to the highest bidder for cash, at the west front door of the Barton County Courthouse in the City of Lamar, Missouri, on March 9, 2015, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon and 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. s-GEORGE D. NICHOLS, Trustee 2-11,18,25,3-4-4tc

MISSOURI, AND RUNNING THENCE EAST 115, THENCE NORTH 230 FEET, THENCE WEST 115 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 230 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TRACT II: THE WEST 70 FEET OF A TRACT COMMENCING AT A POINT 660 FEET EAST AND 874 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 32, RANGE 30, IN THE CITY OF LAMAR, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 460 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, THENCE WEST 355 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, THENCE SOUTH 460 FEET, THENCE EAST 355 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THE 230 FEET THEREOF. which conveyance was made to the undersigned Trustee in Trust, to secure the payment of a certain Note in said Deed of Trust described; and WHEREAS default was made and still continues in the payment of said note; NOW, THEREFORE, at the request of the legal holder of said Note, and pursuant to the provisions of said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Trustee will sell the property above described, at public vendue, to the highest bidder for cash, at the west front door of the Barton County Courthouse in the City of Lamar, Missouri, on March 9, 2015, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon and 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this

trust.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS JUDY K. FERRIS, a single person, by her Deed of Trust dated December 9, 2011, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Barton County, Missouri, as Document #2011-1658, conveyed to GEORGE D. NICHOLS, the undersigned Trustee, the following described real estate, situated in the County of Barton, State of Missouri, to wit: TRACT I: A TRACT COMMENCING AT A POINT 1104 FEET NORTH AND 190 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 32, RANGE 30, BARTON COUNTY,

took? Will it be of one who built, or one who tore down, or one who helped, or one who hurt?

Will it be of one who made a difference, or one who failed to make a real difference, or one who lives selflessly, or one who lived selfishly?

I ask you again to seriously ponder these questions. What will be the legacy of your life?

Next: Your deeds will follow you here on earth.

Clerk’s office: 1004 Gulf, s-GEORGE D. Room 103, Lamar, MO NICHOLS, Trustee 64759; or by calling 4172-11,18,25,3-4-4tc 682-3529. Bids are due Monday, March 9, 2015 at NOTICE OF 2:00 p.m. The County reTRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS LARRY serves the right to reject or FERRIS and JUDY FER- accept any or all bids.

2-25,3-4-2tc RIS, husband and wife, by their Deed of Trust dated December 6, 2002, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Barton County, Missouri, in Book 481, Pages 688-695, conveyed to GEORGE D. NICHOLS, the undersigned Trustee, the following described real estate, situated in the County of Barton, State of Missouri, to wit: ALL OF LOTS 4, 5, & 6, BLOCK 46, PARRY’S 3RD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LAMAR, BARTON COUNTY,MISSOURI. which conveyance was made to the undersigned Trustee in Trust, to secure the payment of a certain Note in said Deed of Trust described; and WHEREAS default was made and still continues in the payment of said note; NOW, THEREFORE, at the request of the legal holder of said Note, and pursuant to the provisions of said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Trustee will sell the property above described, at public vendue, to the highest bidder for cash, at the west front door of the Barton County Courthouse in the City of Lamar, Missouri, on March 9, 2015, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon and 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. s-GEORGE D. NICHOLS, Trustee 2-11,18,25,3-4-4tc

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of CHARLES E. CURLESS, Deceased, Estate No. 15B4-PR00003 NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTED To all persons interested in the Estate of CHARLES E. CURLESS, On December 24, 2014, the Last Will of decedent having been admitted to probate, JANET M. CURLESS was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of CHARLES E. CURLESS, Deceased, by the Probate Division of Barton County, Missouri. The business address of the Personal Representative is 1 Northridge Drive, Lamar, MO 64759, and the Personal Representative’s attorney is GEORGE E. NICHOLS, 206 West 10th Street, Lamar, MO 64759.

All creditors of the decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action

NOTICE The Barton County Commission is requesting bids for Barton County Geographic Information Systems. Bid specs are available at the Barton County see LEGALS, page 5B

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS Legals, continued from page 4B against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death was February 14, 2014.

Date of first publication is February 25, 2015. s-JAMES NICHOLS, Judge 2-25,3-4,11,18-4tc

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE`S SALE For default under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Lawrence C. Lone, Jr. and Tamara G. Lone, husband and wife, dated May 25, 2006, recorded on June 16, 2006 as Document No. 2006-1024, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Barton County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on Thursday, March 19, 2015, at 12:00 PM at the West Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, in Lamar, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: All of Lot Seventeen (17), Block One (1), LAKEVIEW ADDITION to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, to satisfy said debt and costs.

Martin, Leigh, Laws & Fritzlen, P.C. Successor Trustee Gregory D. Todd, Assistant Secretary (816) 221-1430 www.mllfpc.com (Lone, 3046.944, Publication Start: 02/25/2015 ) MARTIN, LEIGH, LAWS & FRITZLEN, P.C., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND

ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 2-25,3-4,11,18-4tc NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Rhonda J. Singer and Richard Allen Singer, dated May 6, 2008, and recorded on May 14, 2008, Document No. 2008-694 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Barton County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on March 23, 2015, at 12:00 PM, at the East Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, Lamar, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: All of a tract of land described as commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 31, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

Thence West 925 feet 6 inches, thence North 349 feet 4 inches to the point of beginning, thence East 313 feet, thence South 275 feet, thence West 313 feet, thence North 275 feet to the place of beginning, in Barton County, Missouri. Less and Except: That portion of the above described property which lies within the tract of land described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of

section 35, Township 31, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri, thence West 925 feet 6 inches, thence North 99 feet four inches to the point of beginning; thence East 313 feet, thence South 25 feet, thence West 313 feet, thence North 25 feet, commonly known as 1007 Forrest Avenue, Golden City, MO, 64748 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.

SouthLaw, P.C., Successor Trustee First Publication: February 25, 2015. For more information, visit www. southlaw.com 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 (Casefile No. 143683 / Invoice No. 143683-727084).

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Bids shall be submitted in writing to the Superintendent’s Office, 107 S. Payne, Liberal, MO 64762.

Deadline: 3:00 pm, Friday, March 13, 2015. EOE. The Liberal R-2 School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all The Liberal R-2 School bids.

District is accepting bids 2-25,3-4-2tc for lawn mowing services.

This contractual bid will IN THE 28TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, include mowing, trimming, BARTON COUNTY, spraying and other duties MISSOURI required to maintain the Plaintiff/Petitioner school grounds from April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016. Michael Lee Rea vs.

Defendant/Respondent Shelly Ann Rea Case No. 14B4-CV00374 Notice Upon Order for Service by Publication The State of Missouri to Shelly Rea, 2012 Madison St., Lexington, MO 64067 You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, the object and general natural of which is Dissolution of Marriage and which affects the following described property: none.

The names of all parties in this action are stated in the caption above and the name(s) and address(es) of the attorney(s) for the plaintiff/petitioner(s) are none.

You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear and defend against this action within 45 days after February 25, 2015, judgment by default will be entered against you.

S-Janet Maupin s-Nadine Pattison, Deputy Clerk 2-25,3-4,11,18-4tc

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6B • Wednesday, February 25, 2015

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Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO

AREA NEWS Missouri State Highway Patrol seeks trooper applicants The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premiere law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in

the selection process for the 102nd Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on January 4, 2016.

The application deadline is March 29, 2015. Testing at some locations will begin as early as March 4.

To be eligible, candidates must possess a minimum of 30 college credits, or two years of federal active duty military ser-

vice with an honorable discharge, or two years of full-time POST certified experience as a law enforcement officer with arrest authority at the time recruit training begins.

The starting salary for trooper is $3,168 per month while in training; $3,356 per month after six months and $3,652 per month at two years

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol a one vehicle accident occurred at 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, when a westbound 2000 Toyota Tacoma, being driven

by Verna L Wilson, 51, Stockton, was traveling on Route E, nine miles north of Golden City.

The report stated that the Wilson vehicle ran off the road and struck a utility pole.

Wilson received moderate injuries and was transported to Freeman Hospital in Joplin, according to the report. The report also stated that she was wearing a safety device at the time of the accident.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported

that a two vehicle occurred at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, two miles west of Golden City on M126. The report stated that a westbound 2005 Kia Spectra, being driven

by Joanne F. Howard, 62, Golden City, slid over the centerline into the path of an eastbound 2005 Cadillac Escalade, being driven

by Rickey E. Cowden, 43, Caddo Valley, Ark. The report stated that Howard received minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Barton County Memorial Hospital in Lamar.

According to the report, both drivers were wearing their safety device.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported

a single vehicle accident at 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, two miles northwest of Nashville on Hwy. 126. The reported stated that a westbound 2001 Toyota Corrolla, being driven by Julio G Mendez, 20, Carthage, lost control of the vehicle, leaving the roadway and striking a culvert.

Mendez was wearing his safety device and was not injured at the time.

However, according to the report, a passenger in the vehicle, Jaquehinne R. Nolasco, 19, Carthage, who was also wearing her safety device, received minor injuries and was transported by EMS to Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan.

Accident reports

Property, continued from page 3B to Bobby J. Gordon and Peggy L. Gordon as Trustees of the Revocable Trust of Bobby J. Gordon and Peggy L. Gordon: Beginning at the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of section 25, township 31, range 31, and thence east 620 feet for a point of beginning, thence north 520 feet, thence east 826 feet, thence south 520 feet, thence west to the point of beginning, containing 9.86 acres, Barton County, Missouri.

Special Warranty Deed, filed February 2, 2015.

Bob J. Gordon and Peggy L. Gordon as joint tenants to Bobby J. Gordon and Peggy L. Gordon as Trustees of the Revocable Trust of Bobby J. Gordon and Peggy L. Gordon: The west half of west half of southeast quarter of northwest quarter, and east 11 acres of southeast quarter of northwest quarter, and commencing 42 rods west of southeast corner of southeast quarter of northwest quarter, running north 80 rods, west 10 rods, south 80 rods, east 10 rods to beginning; all in section 35, township 31, range 31, also 4 acres off west side of east side of west side of southeast quarter of northwest quarter of section 35, township 31, range 31.

Special Warranty Deed, filed February 2, 2015.

Bob J. Gordon and Peggy L. Gordon as joint tenants to Bobby J. Gordon and Peggy L. Gordon as Trustees of the Revocable Trust of Bobby J. Gordon and Peggy L. Gordon: The west half of the northwest quarter of southeast quarter, and the northwest quarter of southwest of southeast quarter of section 27, township 31, range 31, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed February 3, 2015.

Jerry W. Davis and Norma J. Davis to Arthur W. Ogle

and Faleisha J. Caskey as joint tenants: The south 80 feet of the east 110 feet of lot 6, block 8, A. Cockrell’s Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed February 4, 2015.

Larry L. Hershberger and Regina F. Hershberger to Samuel R. Borntrager and Esther L. Borntrager: The north half of the south half of the northeast quarter of lot 1 of northeast quarter of section 4, township 33, range 31, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed February 5, 2015. Jason W. Krehbiel and Lori Lee Krehbiel to Gregory A. Phillips and Kathryn D. Phillips: The west half of the north half of the northeast quarter of section 26, township 33, range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

Correction General Warranty Deed, filed February 6, 2015. Joseph L. Meadows and Kori A. Meadows to JK Meadows Farms, LLC: All the north half of the southwest quarter of section 8, township 31, range 32, Barton County, Missouri; the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 8, township 31, range 32, Barton County, Missouri; all the west 60 acres of the southeast quarter of section 8, township 31, range 32, Barton County, Missouri. Except a tract located in the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 8, township 31, range 32, Barton County, Missouri, containing 5.00 acres.

Warranty Deed, filed February 9, 2015. Deborah M. Oeltjen to Deborah M. Oeltjen Trustee under the Deborah M. Oeltjen Trust: Tract I: The north half of the southwest quarter of section 35, township 33, range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

Tract II: The east half of

the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 34, township 33, range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

Joint Tenancy Warranty Deed, filed January 27, 2015. Robert R. Cobb and Karri R. Cobb and Wesley E. Cobb and Ellen M. Cobb to Nathan L. Garrett and Nicole Garrett: Tract I: A tract in the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 27, township 31, range 33, Barton County, Missouri. Tract II: A tract in the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 27, township 31, range 33, Barton County, Missouri, except and subject to any easements, mineral rights and reservations of record.

General Warranty Deed, filed February 9, 2015. Alonzo L. Tidball and Mary Jane Tidball to Trevor M. Tidball: Tract I: A tract commencing 459 feet and 10 inches east and 240 feet north of the southwest corner of block 19, Wills’ Fifth Addition to Lamar, Missouri, being a point on the west line of Lexington Avenue and running thence west 150 feet, thence north 80 feet, thence east 150 feet, thence south 80 feet to the place of beginning, being in the west half of the southeast quarter of section 30, township 32, range 30, Barton County, Missouri. Tract 2: A tract commencing 459 feet, 10 inches east and 160 feet north of the southeast corner of block 19 of Wills’ Fifth Addition, being a point on the west line of Lexington Avenue, and running thence west 150 feet, thence north 80 feet, thence east 150 feet, thence south 80 feet to the place of beginning, being in the west half of the southeast quarter of section 30, township 32, range 30, Barton County, Missouri.

of service. Other benefits include group health insurance, contributory retirement, career advancement and more.

The selection process is a multi-phase testing procedure including: written examination, a physical fitness for duty assessment, polygraph examination, background investigation and oral

interview board. After a conditional offer of employment the applicant must successfully complete a medical examination (to include vision and hearing), psychological examination, a psychological interview, drug screening and final applicant review.

Interested persons can find out more about the

qualifications by contacting a patrol recruiter at 1-800-796-7000, or may apply online at www. motrooper.com. *The number of successful candidates being extended an offer of employment is contingent upon factors such as budget constraints and the number of vacant positions statewide.

Barton County Sheriff Department report The following calls were made by the Barton County Sheriff 's Department: A search warrant was applied for and granted on Monday, Feb. 2, to search a home in the 1700 block of Grand in Lamar for illegal narcotics. The Barton County Sheriff ’s office and the Lamar Police Department assisted in the investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation items was seized to be sent to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab for analysis. At this time a report will be sent to the prosecutor for consideration of filing formal criminal charges.

The Barton County Sheriff ’s office responded to 273 NE 15th Lane on Tuesday, Feb. 3, in reference to a vehicle which had been damaged. A Ford box truck had a window broke out and damage along the door. The investigation continues in this case.

The Barton County Sheriff ’s office received a call on Wednesday, Feb. 4, from a tower company in reference

to copper wire being stolen from a cell phone tower along I-49 Hwy. Barton County deputies responded and investigated the theft of the wire.

The investigation continues in the theft.

A complaint was received by the Barton County Sheriff 's office on Wednesday, Feb. 4, of property damage to a field off of EE Hwy., on NE 30th Lane. The reporting party advised that it was believed that the vehicle responsible for the damage was parked in a ditch on 30th Lane. When deputies arrived on scene they found a green in color Geo Tracker with a flat tire abandoned along the road on NE 30th Lane.

The vehicle the evening before had a flat tire and had been left on C Hwy., until it could be changed later the next day. Sometime during the evening it appeared somebody had got into the vehicle and drove it southbound on 30th Lane from C Hwy. While on 30th Lane, the Tracker left the roadway and drove through a field.

The investigation continues in the case and if anybody has any information of the theft or property

damage they are asked to contact the sheriff ’s office.

The Barton County Sheriff ’s office was called to respond to Casey’s General Store in Golden City on Friday, Feb. 6. It was reported that a male came in and stole merchandise from the store and left. The investigation is ongoing in the case. Reports will be sent to the prosecutor for consideration in filing of criminal charges.

The Barton County Sheriff ’s Office received a complaint on Friday, Feb. 6, of barking dogs in Mindenmines. Deputies of the Barton County Sheriffs Dept. spoke with the victim in the case and advised that during the night the dogs bark and that disturbs them. A report will be written and submitted to the prosecutor for consideration in filing of criminal charges.

The Barton County Sheriff ’s office responded to a report on Monday, Feb. 9, of a home that had been broken into and items stolen from the home. The burglary occurred in the area of EE Hwy. and NE 15th Lane.

The investigation is ongoing into the case.