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Auxiliary makes donation to hospital

The ladies and gentlemen of the Barton County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary recently made a monetary donation to the hospital, so that more songs could be purchased for the player piano.

So many patients and staff enjoy the sounds of the piano; it is the auxiliary’s hope that the new songs will be a nice change.

Pastor’s note

By MARK TURNBOUGH Lamar United Methodist Church The Olympics starting, along with our cold weather, makes me want to be a couch potato and watch. A peculiar sport is the one they call “Curling”. You’ve probably seen it. It’s like team sweeping of an icy bowling lane. I hear that women especially like curling because they get to see men pushing brooms! Do you push a broom for your spouse? Valentine’s Day is upon us and we have a great opportunity to serve the ones we love.

In the Bible a man named Paul stated that he was a servant to all. We men, we can be like Paul, whether it be pushing a broom or loading the dishwasher, working alongside our mates is more fun than watching curling. And, it pays better dividends!

God has not forgotten you!

By JACK SLADE Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church The eyes of the Lord are towards the righteous and His ears are open to their cry.

(Psalms 34:15).

God knows in great detail the devastation caused by the tragedy in our lives. He understands the pain and see FORGOTTEN, page 3A

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

Kelley meets with students from Truman State

JEFFERSON CITY-Rep. Mike Kelley, R-Lamar, met with several students from Truman State University who made the trip to Jefferson City. Kelley met with Lamar local Ciara Shoff and other students who took the time to visit the Missouri State Capitol. The students took time while visiting the capitol to talk with members of the house and senate about Truman State and the university’s athletic trainer program.

“It was a pleasure being able to visit with Ciara and her fellow students and to have the opportunity to listen to what they had to say,” said Kelley. “Meeting with constituents and hearing their concerns is a part of the job I don’t take lightly. I strive to represent my constituents the best I can.”

BCMH Board votes to assist AOK

The Barton County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees met January 27, with the meeting being called to order by Chairperson Karen Wegener. Other board members present were Jill Purinton, Tom Shaw, Mike Vaughan and Mike Buchanan.

Also in attendance were CEO Wendy Duvall, Director of Finance/CFO Michelle Casey; Director of Nurses Marlys Buckner; Human Resource Director Sheila Boice and Director of Quality/Risk Management Eden Ogden. Chief of Medical Staff Dr. Thomas Hopkins was a guest.

Following approval of the December 30, 2013 minutes, Casey reported that the overall statistics for December were much better than November.

There was discussion on how to increase utilization, with a plan to look at the overall marketing plan at the February meeting.

Duvall reported a loss of $14,319 for the month of De-

cember, with a net gain year to date of $1,204,549. The large amount in other revenue is a biannual payment from MFH for the Asthma Education Grant.

The board reviewed the investment report, with no changes being made for December.

Boice reported that there are no new positions at the hospital, only replacements are being made. Turnover rate for the year is 12 percent, which she pointed out is lower than the Missouri average of 15 percent.

It was unanimously passed to approve the bills for the month of December, which had been emailed to board members prior to the meeting. Duvall presented the bank resolution. The changes were giving Duvall the ability to sign checks. A motion made by Shaw to approve the bank resolution as submitted was unanimously approved.

Dan O’Sullivan had sent a presentation on behalf of AOK, asking the hospital to support efforts in raising money in or-

der to continue the program.

After discussion a motion was made by Shaw to approve up to $100 per month in support for 2014. This is to be used to purchase food for AOK or Nathan’s Place. Purinton seconded the motion with all in favor.

Casey presented the policies for Helping Hands for the hospital and sliding fee scales for the clinics. She stated that there are new regulations that require a few additions and corrections to the current policy. To determine eligibility, the hospital would like to change from the total income to MAGI (modified adjusted gross income). This will match the same formulas that are being used for Medicaid and the Marketplace. According to her proposed legislation, the hospital would take a standard uninsured discount based on formula for all self-pay patients.

Those that qualify for Helping Hands would then receive an additional discount. For the

clinic policy, the change to MAGI was proposed to keep the current sliding scale. Buchanan made the motion to approve changes to Helping Hands and the sliding fee scale policies. The motion passed on a unanimous vote.

With no further business in the regular session, the board adjourned to executive session in order to discuss peer review in according with Statue 610.021(14). Upon return into regular session the following actions were reportedly taken: Nathan Box, D.O., Consulting, ENT; Larry Deffenbaugh, D.O., Consulting, Gastroenterologist and Carlin Ridpath, M.D., Consulting, Radiology were presented and voted on for initial privileges following a motion by Shaw.

Wegener asked if all board members were satisfied with the meeting, with no concerns being noted. With no further business, the meeting adjourned.

Storm spotters gear up for coming season

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

LAMAR-Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes seem a long way off, but in reality they could be as close as tomorrow.

Barton County and all of Missouri, as well as eastern Kansas, have experienced the devastating storms in all 12 months of the calendar. Northward surging warm and moist air from the Gulf of Mexico has sent temperatures spiraling into the ‘70s on every date in January and February over the years.

When it collides with cold air coming down from the north, severe storms can and do occur.

Of course, it doesn’t happen as frequently as it does during the more tornado prone months of April, May, and June.

In preparation for that season, Andy Foster, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Springfield, was in Lamar, January 28, to conduct a storm spotter class for experienced spotters as well as those who wish to become spotters. The class was held in the Barton County Ambulance Department’s training room and was well attended.

Foster stressed the importance of storm spotters, saying they are the NWS’s “eyes on the ground.”

Some very basic facts were reviewed. One was the difference

between a tornado watch and a tornado warning. A watch covers several hours and indicates conditions exist for the possible development of tornadoes. A warning means a tornado has been sighted, and persons in the affected area should seek shelter. Another was the difference between a funnel cloud and a tornado.

A funnel cloud has definite rotation but has Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper not reached the Meteorologist Andy Foster reviewed the aspects of effective storm ground. When it spotting in a class conducted, January 28, at the Barton County touches the surAmbulance Department. face, it becomes a tornado.

Foster stressed some basic storm, since super cells gener- Also, the Barton County sysprocedures spotters should ally (but not always) move in a tem has been connected to a follow. Report accurately what northeasterly direction. siren at Jerico Springs in Cedar they see, and don’t exagger- Barton County Emergency County. When the sirens in the ate. Also, stress safety first. A Management Director Tom northeast quadrant are soundspotter should never put him- Ryan told the gathering that ed, the Jerico Springs siren will self/herself in harm’s way and the county now has 17 warn- be sounded also. should always allow for an ing sirens operational through- Foster said the Springfield ofescape route from a danger- out the county, and they can fice of the NWS is just starting ous storm. When observing a be separately controlled in its storm spotter classes, and suspected super cell thunder- four quadrants. The dividing they should be completed in all storm, never set up observation line between the quadrants counties of their responsibility on the northeast side of the is Interstate 49 and U.S. 160. by the end of February.

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

These cold winter days people don’t want to get out, so they stay in by the warm heat in their homes.

Remember, the big bridge south of Alba is now open. It’s so nice to go straight through instead of detouring to other roads to get to 96 Hwy. Steve Patterson, pastor of Alba Friends Church non-profit organization, appreciates any donation from anyone. Call him on his cell phone at 417-793-3308 or home phone, 1-417-525-6107, and he will tell you days he is open for lunches at 212 in Alba.

Mike Straw, Columbia, and Vanessa and

Nathaniel Hudson and Louise Ott were dinner guests of George Straw.

Kenneth Dee and Esther Archer also enjoyed dinner at the home of George Straw.

Some day our dear Lord will bless us with some sunshine instead of these dreary days, every day.

(Editor’s note: The following are excerpts towards the end of World War II, in 1945, that were taken from Helen Thorpe’s newsletter, Thorpe’s Tantalizing Tidbits).

February – In case you didn’t know it, all advertising signs – outdoor and inside – neon’s, Coca Cola, Drug Store, Hotel, etc., lights are now off. The Courthouse has no lights at all, the inside row of street lights around the square are out. No store window displays are left on, and the picture show uses only one 60 watt lamp outside. The courthouse is an evil-looking, murder brewing blot, and you almost scurry along at night, afraid of your shadow. This is nation wide, and they say Kansas City’s 12th St. is pitiful.

George Junior Berry is now in Germany. The robot bombs go over too

high for their guns, and there is little or no German Air Force. They are now paid in German money, and poker games are settled in francs, marks, dollars, pounds and pennies. They captured a number of pill boxes along the german border and erected a gate saying “You are now entering the Siegfried Line, - Compliments of the 87th Div. Acorn Regt.”

In the April edition it stated that Old Lamar was really knocked out last week when word of causalities began pouring in. Tom Martin got a fractured heel when hit by a bullet, and is in an English Hospital. A telegram came saying he was missing but in a few minutes Mrs. Martin found a Govt. card in the mailbox with a hospital address. Johnny Harlow lost his foot but Jay Stockton Harlow wrote that Johnny would

LAMAR COUNTRY CLUB WINTER BRIDGE CLUB

grain kernel—the bran, germ, and endosperm.

People who eat whole grains as part of a healthy diet have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases.

Sondra Riegel was the hostess Tuesday, Jan. 28.

First place winner was Rosalee Potter and Sondra Riegel placed second.

The hostess Tuesday, Feb. 4, will be Dorothy Roberts and Margaret Wattenbarger will be the hostess on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

10 tips to help you eat whole grains

By LOUISE OTT The wind blew so hard Sunday night, it was scary. I peeked out the door this early Monday morning to see if there was any damage caused by it.

Sara Payne, Olathe, Kan., spent from Friday night to Sunday afternoon with her mother, Louise Ott. We enjoyed dinner with Kenneth Dee and Esther Archer on Saturday.

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

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of water and rest as much as possible.

The Ozark Food Pantry came to Sheldon on Thursday, Jan. 23, in spite of the extreme cold weather. The number of receiving food was higher than last month. They are still taking donations to pay for the January food pantry. You can call 884-5103 if you would like to assist with the donation. A special thanks to all the volunteers who came and assisted with the food distribution.

A fire early morning last Thursday destroyed a farm home northwest of Sheldon near the Beckett Cemetery. All were able to get out of the fire and are now being assisted by local agencies.

Sympathy is extended to the family of John Denney, age 60, Repub-

lic. John was the son of H.L. “Bud” and Susie Denney. His sons are Troy of Nevada and Travis of Sheldon. One brother, Larry, lives at Warsaw. Services were Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Republic.

Jackie Hardy and family received notice of the death of her nephew, Greg Hardy of Wichita, Kan. on Friday. He was the son of the late Roy Paul Hardy. Funeral services will be held in Wichita. Sympathy is extended to his family.

Sheldon R-8 homecoming was held Friday, Jan. 24. The basketball teams played Hume. The Sheldon 2014 homecoming queen was Morgan Compton and king was Reed Worsley. A dance for the students completed the evening.

On Saturday, Jan. 25, the Sheldon Vision Committee and volunteers were on hand when the students and director from Drury College at Springfield arrived for their first visit to Sheldon. The team of four students and the directors were provided a noon meal and then took a bus ride around Sheldon. Members of the community joined the committee and team to discuss the needs of the community. The team will return on February 17, at the Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m., for an open meeting. Everyone interested in Sheldon is encouraged to attend. A special thanks to all who assisted with the dinner and for those attending to voice their ideas and hopes for the future.

be a civilian within six months and being together will overshadow all else. Leslie Boles was seriously wounded and is in Germany, and wrote Georgia that he was bedfast but ate well. He did not mention his injury, but said he would be up if the doctors would let him. Georgia is expecting a baby, so was very happy that he could write her. Bus Hagins was killed in action and Clifford Hosselton and Skeet Earp are both missing in action. I’m telling you we all felt terrible over such news, and I hope we have no more like it, ever.

Dutch Deininger went in on Iwo Jima, and his unit was one of the few beach parties to reach the beach safely. They went as long as 36 hours without sleep and were pretty much pinned down under heavy fire the first day. They were there three days before

returning to their ship.

They have one doctor, eight pharmacist mates and about 40 men, and care for patients on ship until a sufficient load is aboard, then take them to base hospitals at some Island. He was back in a rest area, and said he was O.K. but still a little scared. Who isn’t, Dutch!

Bill Englebrecht is now in Germany as part of the 9th Army – one of that History making bunch. (What Army isn’t making history, tho?)

Bill said he had a good place to live and was well. Also that the town he was in was a shambles but maybe the Germans would learn what war really meant, now they are getting licked.

May has had its V-E Day Celebration, Mother’s Day and Graduation. Lamar celebrated V-E on Saturday, May 5th, Monday May 7th, Tuesday May 8th and

Sunday, May 13th. I saw “Celebrations” but there really was none. When the siren blew Saturday, we were glad, when the Associated Press released the news on Monday, people refused to get excited but felt sure the Surrender was due.

May 8th we listened to the radio all day. The stores closed one hour, and there was a meeting at the Legion Hall, but it was an hour of prayer NOT wild celebration. I took a Pre-War bottle of grapejuice over to Mickey Reavley’s one of those days, but I’m saving my hard likker until you ALL come home. That is when Lamar REALLY will celebrate, and I hope that time isn’t too far off.

Under the point system the old 203rd boys are about eligible for discharge – 56 months in the army and 26 months overseas makes 82 points right now. Well they sure

deserve a discharge. Five years in the army is a lot of time out of one’s life.

Here is a good time to ask a question. Please answer this! Do you now plan to go to school under the G.I. Bill of Rights once you get the chance?

This means trade school, university, etc? Daddy and I are curious to know the answer to this.

Uncle Frank is dazed because all the boys seem to want to come back home to live too. He supposed once you’d see California, Florida and New York, Lamar would be passed up like a hot potato. How about answering that angle, too?

versions For a change, try brown rice or whole-wheat pasta. Try brown rice stuffing in baked green peppers or tomatoes, and wholewheat macaroni in macaroni and cheese.

6. Bake up some wholegrain goodness Experiment by substituting buckwheat, millet, or oat flour for up to half of the flour in pancake, waffle, muffin, or other flour-based recipes. They may need a bit more leavening in order to rise.

7. Be a good role model for children Set a good example for children by serving and eating whole grains every day with meals or as snacks.

8. Check the label for fiber Use the Nutrition Facts label to check the fiber content of whole-grain foods. Good sources of fiber contain 10% to 19% of the Daily Value; excellent sources contain 20% or more.

9. Know what to look for on the ingredients list Read the ingredients list and choose products that name a whole- grain ingredient first on the list.

Look for “whole wheat,” “brown rice,” “bulgur,” “buckwheat,” “oatmeal,” “whole-grain cornmeal,” “whole oats,” “whole rye,” or “wild rice.”

10. Be a smart shopper The color of a food is

not an indication that it is a whole-grain food.

Foods labeled as “multigrain,” “stone-ground,” “100% wheat,” “cracked wheat,” “seven-grain,” or “bran” are usually not 100% whole-grain products, and may not contain any whole grain.

Sheldon

By DARLENE SHERIDAN The extreme cold weather is taking its toll as so many are ill with flu, colds and chest congestion and having difficulty in staying warm.

Some of those have been put on antibiotics, but are told to drink plenty

War news as taken from Thorpe’s Tantalizing Tidbits

Club notes

CHANGE CLUB A healthy tip from the Change Club, Make half your grains whole. Check ingredient labels on grain products.

"Wheat” doesn’t mean the same as “whole” grain.

Check the ingredient list for “100% whole grain” or “100% whole wheat” to make sure you are buying a whole grain.

Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is a grain product. Bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits are examples. Grains are divided into two subgroups, whole grains and refined grains. Whole grains contain the entire

1. Make simple switches To make half your grains whole grains, substitute a whole-grain product for a refined-grain product.

For example, eat 100% whole-wheat bread or bagels instead of white bread or bagels, or brown rice instead of white rice.

2. Whole grains can be healthy snacks Popcorn, a whole grain, can be a healthy snack.

Make it with little or no added salt or butter. Also, try 100% whole-wheat or rye crackers.

3. Save some time Cook extra bulgur or barley when you have time. Freeze half to heat and serve later as a quick side dish.

4. Mix it up with whole grains Use whole grains in mixed dishes, such as barley in vegetable soups or stews and bulgur wheat in casseroles or stir-fries.

Try a quinoa salad or pilaf.

5. Try whole-wheat

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Right to Life rally draws large crowd

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer LAMAR-Approximately 120 pro-life supporters attended the annual Right to Life rally, January 26, at Memorial Hall. Featured speaker was Danelle Howard, staff member of Life Choices clinic in Joplin and part time registered nurse at Barton County Memorial Hospital. She described Life Choices services as both intervention and prevention.

Sexual education services, made possible by a private grant to Life Choices, has proven so effective that its literature is now printed in several languages. She extolled required ultrasound examinations of pregnant women as an especially powerful weapon in changing their minds about abortion.

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Also speaking briefly to the gathering was State Representative Mike Kelley, who noted that the state cannot ban abortion because of Roe v. Wade, but it can limit it. He observed that the issue transcends political party lines.

In his remarks to the rally, State Senator Ed Emery said, “This war (against abortion) can only be won at the pulpit and black board.”

To all attending the rally, abortion appears to be a moral and legal issue that will never go away.

Danelle Howard, a Lamar resident and staff member of Life Choices in Joplin, told the Right to Life rally of the many weapons that can be used to fight abortion.

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Foster parent classes begin in March

The 28th Circuit Children’s Division announces the beginning of foster parent training classes this March. Foster parents provide a temporary placement for youth who are in need of a safe environment to live. It is important to keep children connected to their schools and communities to provide them with the sense of continued sup-

port and continuity of service.

There are a few requirements to becoming a foster parent. Foster parents must be 21 years of age, submit to background checks for all household members age 17 and over and have adequate space and finances to accommodate additional children.

The state provides each

child with annual clothing allowances, as well as Missouri Medicaid to address the child’s medical, dental and vision needs.

Foster parents also receive a monthly maintenance allowance to assist with the cost of care. Foster parents must complete 27 hours of pre-service training, along with a home study process.

Fostering provides

many wonderful experiences for both child and caregiver. If you would like to learn more about the process of fostering, please contact the local children’s division office.

For Barton/Dade counties contact Tiffany Price at 417-682-3531. For Cedar/Vernon counties contact Natalie Rojas-Fast at 417-276-5113. They appreciate your calls.

SPRINGFIELD-The following students have been named to the Missouri State University 2013 Dean’s List: Sterling Moore, Rebekah J. Ogden and Chase A. Probert, Golden City; Brian M. Bunton, Brett B. Campbell, Kaitlin M. Crull, Chandler B. Cur-

tis, Alexander M. Henderson, Ashley N. Parker, Carlee R. Phipps and Tai Thrasher, Lamar; Cristian M. Rath, Liberal; William B. Kelsey, Mindenmines; Avery F. Casey, Carrie A. Rawlings and Haley B. Ussery, Sheldon.

Also, Alexander C. Antonopoulos, Kevin T.

Demster, Trina D. Kennon, Nathan J. Pulsipher and Angela J. Zitting, Stockton and Erica M. Julian, Jenna A. Lacy, Melanie S. Carrier, Kelci L. Cliffman, Leah R. Creasy, Christopher C. Enriquez, Megan N. Harper, Emily A. Hogan, Ethan L. Hogan, Alexandra A. John-

son, Travis J. Raney, Eric M. Rhodes and Luyen N Vu, Greenfield.

To be named to the list a student must have been enrolled in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and carry at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

SPRINGFIELD-The following students were eligible to participate in 2013 fall commencement ceremonies at Missouri State University in

Springfield.

Area students graduating included Jefferson P. Barr, Lamar, receiving his Master in Business Administration and Cody

R. Helvey, Lamar, receiving his Bachelor of Science; Janna D. Battey and Derek S. Stockton, both of Stockton and earning their Bachelor of Science

and Cheyenne A. Arthur, Dakota S. Arthur, Jenna A. Lacy and Julia D. Myers, all of Greenfield, receiving their Bachelor of Science degree.

Audrey Mason and Theodore Nance are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Audrey is the daughter of Randy and Donna Mason.

Theodore is the son of Thomas and Thu Nance. A September wedding is planned.

Missouri State University releases 2013 Lamar High School FCCLA dean’s list

Missouri State University graduates

fundraiser to benefit blood cancer patients

The Lamar High School FCCLA Club is having a Pennies for Patients fundraiser. The fundraiser began February 3 and will be running through February 21. All proceeds of this fundraiser are given to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, which is helping to search for cures and to better the lives of those that have blood cancer.

Anyone can donate to this by bringing their coins or other donations to the drop box at the high school office. For more information call FCCLA coordinator Mellissa Payseur at 682-5571, ext. 423.

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sorrow acquainted with grief and loss. He understands because He is all knowing. Furthermore, Jesus endured suffering (read Isaiah 53) and experienced pain, even the pain of feeling abandoned (read Matthew 27:46).

And because God is with you always, He knows that you are hurting. He sees your pain and hears the cries of your heart.

You are not alone in your suffering; He is there for you.

God cares very deeply about you and is attentive to every detail of your life, even those things that burden your heart.

(1 Peter 5:7) says that you should cast all your anxi-

eties on Him because He cares for you. Isn't it comforting to know that God Almighty cares about you! It may seem like your life has been shaken to the core but His love for you is never shaken. "For the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shake, but my lovingkindness will not be removed from you and my covenant of peace will not be shaken, says the Lord who has compassion on you" (Isaiah 54:10).

No matter how bad things may seem God is in control. Nothing happens without His knowledge. Matthew 10:29-31 says not one sparrow can fall without your Father

knowing it...So don't worry! You are more valuable to Him than many sparrows. "If God's eye is on the sparrow, He's most certainly watching you.

In the midst of sadness and uncertainty His hand is there to guide you; His strength is there to support you. You are never out of His reach”.

Take back your life... 1.

Look again at Isaiah 54:10 (above) how does this scripture apply to you and help to make your current circumstances bearable?

2. The writer of Psalm 121 says this is God in verse eight, “He keeps His eye upon you as you come and go and always guards you" (TLB). How does it feel to know that God keeps watch over you and is attentive to every detail of your life? 3. In Psalm 138:8 the writer, offering thanksgiving and praise to God said confidently, "the Lord will work out His plans for my life - for your loving-kindness, Lord continues forever" (TLB). Why not take a few moments to express to God your confidence in Him to work out His plans for your life.

Some additional scripture reading: Psalm 41:1, Psalm 121:3, Psalm 139:7-12, 17 and 18.

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Metzger’s Mutterings

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Last week when Gina Little called me from Super 8 to tell me that they had won yet another

award, I was so happy for her and her parents, as well as all of the crew that are employed there. What a special hotel it is. I don’t know if the people that reside in Lamar realize just

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what a draw it is to our town. Gina, as well as her parents, Lon and Virginia Medlin, have always been oriented towards improving Lamar and they have succeeded in doing this with all of their business endeavors.

I remember when I first moved here Lon and Virginia had the furniture store and I loved what they carried. At the time I was young and just starting out, so I didn’t have a lot of money to spend on new furniture, but they made it easy for me to purchase one piece at a time. They always worked with me in order to finance what I needed and it gave me pride in buying nice things. Virginia was

in the same high school class as my Uncle Sonny (George Gilford, Jr.) and we had a connection because of that.

Later, the Medlins built the Super 8 on land that had previously held the Lamar Motel, which I remember from my childhood days as well as later in life. After moving up here my best friend Kristi and her family came one Fourth of July and they stayed out there. This was probably in the last years of the motel, but it was a nice, clean place to stay.

They carried this to the hotel that now occupies that space, the Lamar Super 8.

Having family from all sides, all over the United States, there have been

many occasions for them to visit Lamar over the years and they have all stayed at the Super 8. It has kind of been a home away from home for many family members and all of them were extremely impressed with the facility and the people they encountered while there.

It has been a wonderful testament over the years to the town of Lamar.

When mom was still alive and my brother Martin used to come visit, he would always give me a treat by staying with mom while I would scoot back to his hotel room to soak in the bathtub. I have always had a love affair with bathtubs, that is something that I absolutely relish, but unfortu-

Sheldon homecoming court

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Liberal senior Kale Kirby escorts Taylor Gazaway after she was crowned homecoming queen prior to the Friday night boys’ varsity game with Sarcoxie. The Bulldogs overcame a double digit first half deficit and won on a putback at the buzzer by senior Garrett Miller.

Sheldon’s basketball homecoming was held Friday night, Jan. 24.

Pictured are the court, seated, left to right, Melissa Handle, Queen Morgan Compton, Chelsey Goodwin and Beth Spencer; standing, Cody Hicks, King Reed Worsley, Corey Baney and Trenton Heckadon.

nately my bathroom just has a shower, so when I do get to take a bath, it is a luxury. The Super 8 does have a room with a jucuzzi, which Kristi stayed in when coming for Jud’s high school graduation, and as a treat to myself one of these days I swear I’m going to book that room.

In case readers don’t know what I am speaking of when saying the hotel won another award, this past week they were awarded as number 10 in all of the hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts in the United States, as a top bargain. This award was presented by TripAdvisor and is based out of customer’s reviews. I can’t imagine anyone not giving them a fantastic review.

Unfortunately not all Super 8’s are as nice as this one. I remember one time we booked a room in my hometown of Richardson, Texas, not realizing that they weren’t all as nice as Lamar. What a mistake that was! Lamar is extremely fortunate to have such a reputable place that represents the town. It is one of the first things that people see when coming to our town and on any given night, even in the dead of winter, there are trucks and cars parked all around. Evidently others have figured out what a jewel we have right here in our own backyard!

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SCHOOL

West Elementary students thank the community

“Thank You Note Thursday” is held the first Thursday of every month at Lamar West Elementary. During the month of December students drafted thank you notes to the community, to thank everyone for helping with the repairs and new construction going on at Lamar R-1.

Many of the letters were very insightful, as well as sincere letters of gratitude. The school board members each received a collection of thank you notes on January 16.

The staff at Lamar West would like to thank the community, as well, for their support of the school bond issue that has provided much needed repairs, updates and improvements throughout the school.

The following are a few of the letters that were sent.

Dear Lamar Community Members, Hi! Season’s Greetings! I want to take time to thank you for helping with my education. I’m in third grade and I can see out of our window the construction that is going on. I am excited to have a new gym and locker room when I get to middle school and I heard that they are building a shelter of some kind.

I hope we all stay safe and don’t get hurt! I am so excited to play basketball or volleyball in a new gym! I get to go to middle school in three years. I look forward to having a new gym! Sincerely, Cora.

Dear Lamar Tax Payers, Thank you for helping to pay for the building. I’m glad that you did that. I appreciate it. Thank you for our school. It was generous of you. I hope our new middle school attracts more people to Lamar.

Sincerely, Thomas, Fourth Grade.

Dear Community Members, Thank you for helping us get money for the new school that is going to be built.

I thank you for being so kind to help us. I and my fellow students will be very happy to have a new gym in middle school, and a bandroom and classrooms. The old one is dangerous for us to be in. We will be one of the first classes to use it and I am very excited!

The gym will be safer for us, so that none of us will get hurt. Thank you for helping all of the students who will be going there soon.

Thank you. Sincerely, Blaise, Fifth Grade.

PELLA, Iowa-Katlyn Alves, a senior elementary education major at Central College, has been awarded the ETS Recognition of Excellence Award for achieving an exceptional score on the Praxis Elementary Education Content Knowledge test.

The award is given to test takers who meet or exceed the Recognition Of Excellence target score. Alves received a congratulatory letter and a recognition certificate from Educational Testing Services (ETS). She is a native of Lamar, Mo.

Conor Tannlund, son of Chris and Carolyn Tannlund, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week.

Conor likes to play video games. He has a lot of animals and most of the time he is nice.

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Kiersten Mahurin, daughter of Bobby and Dawn Mahurin, is the seventh grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Kiersten likes to play basketball. She also enjoys hanging out with her friends.

The thing she likes doing the most is playing with her nephew, Gunner.

Parker King, son of Todd and Staci King, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. In his free time Parker enjoys shooting baskets.

He also enjoys running. The sports he plays are basketball and cross country.

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Alves receives award

STAR Students at Lamar East Primary for the week of February 3 are, third row, left to right, Tamra West, Alyssa Sullivan, Morgan Guinn and Lily Scott; second row, Damian Mitchell, Keira Leivan, Kennedy Pugh, Alyvia Matney and Trenton Severn; first row, Persais Sewell, Taralee Hagins, Hana Lee and Layla Forst.

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Lamar rallys for the win Lamar Democrat/ Chris Morrow Far left, Liberal’s Paul Junker looks for a way to get off a shot around Lamar’s Jared Beshore.

The Tigers opened up a lead late in the first quarter and went on to win.

Left, Lamar’s student section loudly supported their Tigers during a win over the visiting Liberal Bulldogs last week.

Many of the students were decked out in togas as seen in the background here.

Liberal’s Trevor Harvey is guarded by Lamar’s Ben Bailey. The Tigers won the contest, 63-40.

Carthage CatTracks team Lamar fifth grade basketball captures first team finishes second

Carthage CatTracks High Point winners from the 2014 Trident Winter Invitational, which was held January 18 in Nevada, are, left to right, Cameron Sturgell, eight and under boys; Elijah Daniels, 13-14 boys; Emma Moore, 11-12 girls, Mary Bean, 13-14 girls and Ezekiel Ramirez, 9-10 boys.

The Lamar fifth grade girls’ basketball team finished second in the Lamar Tournament, which was held on the weekend of January 24-26.

Pictured, left to right, with their second place medals are, front row, Sydney Moore, Kara Morey, Lexi Phipps and Elly Haun; back row, Coach Kent Morey, Hannah Brisbin, Sierra White, Elisea Daniels, Kaitlyn Davis and Coach Rod Haun.

The Carthage CatTracks team captured the first place team trophy at the 2014 Tridents Winter Invitational, which was held on January 18, at the Osage Prairie YMCA in Nevada. Other teams competing in this event included the Lebanon Yellow Jackets, the Monett Area Y, the Osage Prairie YMCA Tridents, the Pat Jones Piranhas and the Mexico Marlins YMCA. The team finished first in multiple relays and had five High Point award winners. Pictured, left to right, are, front row, Carson Sturgell, Coach Lyman Burr, Ezekiel Ramirez and Cameron Sturgell; back row, Elijah Daniels, Emma Moore, Cerenity Hawkins, Jensen Worsley, Isaac Collins, Kailie Collins, Mary Bean, Macy Bean, Meghan Watson and Kaitlyn Davis. Not pictured are Orey Bader, Ben Darrow, Ryan Davis, Hope Fultz, Audrey Garoutte, Madeline Garoutte, Gibson Huelat, Gracie Huelat, Kellan Huelat, Dylan Jones, Mason Jones, Olivia Manning, Sydney Parks, Aubree Santillan, Dakotah Santillan, Hunter Santillan and Haven Shepherd.

Lamar volleyball players make Academic All-State

Lamar varsity volleyball players making Academic All-State were Chynna Moore and Lauren Nichols, seniors; Marissa Polodna, junior and Shelby Haskins, Haley Landrum, Kynlee Landrum, Zoi Mincks and Kelsey

Taffner, sophomores.

To be recognized as academic all-state varsity players must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.6 or above on a 4.0 scale and must have played in 75 percent or more of the varsity matches.

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Section B

Photo courtesy Barton County Historical Society The stone on the grave of Urilla Sutherland Earp in Howell Cemetery, placed there by the Barton County Historical Society in September, 1994. Now, serious doubt has been raised about Howell Cemetery being the final resting place of the first wife of Wyatt Earp.

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer The following article is based on a story titled “Grave Doubts: Where is Wyatt Earp’s First Wife Buried?,” written by Pete McArdle and appearing in the Journal of the Wild West History Association in four installments. The first appeared in the August 2013 edition, and the fourth and final installment appeared in the December 2013 edition. The article that follows is derived from Mr. McArdle’s manuscript and appears with his permission.

To search back through the mists of nearly a century and a half to reach an irrefutable conclusion is no easy task, especially when the search involves an American folk hero whose life is a likely target for embellishment. Also, the heavy reliance on oral history further weakens the chances for accuracy.

This article is not intended to arrive at any final conclusions.

Instead, it is designed to tweak the reader’s curiosity and shed some doubt about a conclusion reached by the Barton County Historical Society on September 15, 1994. On that date, the society literally etched in stone

the location of the final resting place of the wife of Wyatt Earp by placing an inscribed stone on a grave in Howell Cemetery near Milford. That was accomplished only after considerable research by members of the society.

Since that time, the accuracy of that conclusion has been questioned by a seemingly tireless researcher who lives in Leicester, England and has a passion for the frontier days of the American West in general and Wyatt Earp in particular. Pete McArdle has secured material from a vast number of sources for his Earp Family Manuscript, including U.S. Census records, the Wild West History Association, and the Barton County Historical Society. The society has a copy of the manuscript, and what follows in this story is taken from it. The society is always receptive to research that may steer conclusions in new and different directions.

Earp became constable of Lamar Township in November 1869, the first of many positions in law enforcement he would hold during his storied career. His wife was Aurilla Sutherland, whom he married

on January 16, 1870. Supposedly, she died just four months later in childbirth or of typhus.

One story has it that she was buried with her stillborn child in Howell Cemetery. However, no death notice was published in the South-West Missourian, Lamar’s only newspaper of the time.

McArdle quotes from an interview with the caretaker of Howell Cemetery several years ago that “Aurilla Sutherland Earp is buried in grave number X, aisle 14, at Howell Cemetery.” McArdle quotes the caretaker, the late Vesta Winchell, further, “. . . this is verbal history, as there never were any written records kept for the cemetery, which was donated to the county by Emma Howell, who was allegedly a relative of the Earps, possibly a grandmother or step-grandmother to Wyatt Earp, and thus the reason that Wyatt buried his wife and child at Howell instead of Lamar.”

McArdle dismisses this when he says research has shown that Emma Howell was not a grandmother or step-grandmother to Wyatt.

The only cemetery in Lamar in 1870 was East Cemetery, located on what is today Hagny

Lamar License Office contract up for bid

JEFFERSON CITY-The Missouri Office of Administration is now accepting management contract bids for the Lamar License Office. Interested individuals and groups must submit their bids to operate the Lamar License Office by February 21.

A copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) bidders are required to use to develop their bids can be viewed here. Prospective bidders may also tour the Lamar office from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., February 6, to gain perspective on how a license office is operated.

In fiscal year 2013, more than 24,000 transactions were conducted at the Lamar office, generating approximately $82,000 in agent processing fees.

The Missouri Department of Revenue oversees the 182 license offices, which are each operated by independent agents. All of the license offices were put out for bid under the competitive procurement process in 2009. Contracts were awarded one year with three one-year renewal options.

The move toward a competitive procurement process of

the license offices overhauled the way local motor vehicle and drivers license offices are awarded and was one of the first actions of Gov. Jay Nixon’s administration.

Bids will be evaluated on areas such as expertise of the personnel proposed, methods proposed for performing the services and whether the individual or entity is a not-forprofit, political subdivision, a Missouri Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) or a Missouri ServiceDisabled Veteran Enterprise.

16th Street structure fire reported

Street. Consequently, McArdle concludes that . . . “East Cemetery would seem to be the most likely burial place for Aurilla.”

Then, the diligent Englishman inserts that Aurilla’s death in Lamar is based on local oral

tradition, which he says is frequently unreliable. He adds, “It remains a possibility that Aurilla Earp was still alive when Wyatt left town. In which case, see CEMETERY, page 6B

Local schools could possibly get additional monies

Could local area schools get additional monies from the 2015 Missouri budget? According to Governor Jay Nixon, during his State of the State address, the answer is yes.

The Governor’s “Good Schools, Good Jobs” plan, which he detailed during his State of the State address, will increase access to early childhood education and fully fund the state’s K-12 foundation formula by Fiscal Year 2016.

Nixon's proposed budget focuses heavily on education funding, primarily higher education and K-12. He proposes allocating an additional $493 million toward education, from preschool to graduate school. The budget proposal includes an increase of $278 million for K-12 classrooms, putting the state on a path to fully funding the foundation formula in two years. The K-12 foundation formula, passed into law in 2005, establishes the state’s funding level for K-12 schools. This proposal would increase funding for Lamar R-I by $466,511; Golden City R-III by $55,684; Greenfield R-IV by $168,853; Jasper County R-V by $71,289; Liberal R-II by $175,685; Lockwood R-I by $126,953 and Sheldon R-VIII by $44,060.

Gov. Nixon has made public education in Missouri a top priority of his administration. Math and reading scores have increased on his watch and Missouri’s high school graduation rate is now the eighth highest in the nation.

Over the past four years Missouri has also led the nation in minimizing tuition increases at its public universities.

However, some state legislature members have a different take on the budget proposal.

Following the State of the State Address, Missouri GOP leaders voiced concerns over increased funding to education outlined in the governor’s proposed budget.

Following the address, Speaker of the House Tim Jones, R-St. Louis County, said he would prefer Gov. Nixon propose legislation to improve the education system rather than "throw more money at the problem."

"I thought there was a bit of rhetoric in parts of his speech, and to a degree maybe a condescending tone," Senate President Pro Tem Tom Dempsey, R-St. Charles County, said following the address.

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Kurt Schaefer, R-Columbia, said Gov. Nixon's budget proposal likely exceeds available revenues by at least $250 million.

The legislature has until early May to give final approval to a spending plan for the 2015 fiscal year that starts July 1.

That budget then will go back to Gov. Nixon, who can cut it but not add to it.

Do you have health insurance?

By ANGELA MORENO Certified Application Counselor Barton County Memorial Hospital

The Lamar Fire Department responded to a structure fire located at 1200 E. 16th St., at 8:33 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The structure is owned by Steven Cato.

The cause of the fire has been listed as undetermined at this time. Damage was severe.

The owner reported the fire.

The fire department responded with three trucks and 16 firefighters and was on the scene approximately 3 ½ hours. The fire was under control within an hour. The fire department was assisted by the Lamar Police Department and Barton County Ambulance.

Broadway structure fire

The Lamar Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1705 Broadway at 12:27 a.m.

Sunday, Feb. 2. Ed Sims owns the structure.

The cause of the fire has been listed as an unattended cooking

stove. Damage was estimated at moderate. The occupants reported the fire. The family, with children, was able to escape the house fire without injury.

The fire department responded with three trucks and

16 firefighters and was on the scene for approximately 1 ½ hours. The fire department was assisted by the Lamar Police Department and Barton County Ambulance. The local Red Cross chapter was also called.

The Affordable Care Act mandates that people must have health insurance in 2014, to avoid paying tax penalties.

There is a new way to get health insurance, the Health Insurance Marketplace. The marketplace is designed to help individuals find health insurance that fits their budget.

Barton County Memorial Hospital has collaborated with the statewide coalition, Cover Missouri, to help people get insurance through the online marketplace. This will allow people to do side by side comparisons on pricing for the various plans, purchase insurance and apply for a tax credit to help cover the cost of premiums. Open enrollment began October 1, 2013 and ends March 31.

I will be available to help consumers understand health coverage through the marketplace at the following locations: Golden City Clinic, 407 Main St., 417-537-4311. Thursdays, Feb. 13 and March 13, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and February 27 and March 27, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Lockwood Clinic, 723 S. Main, 417-232-5200. Thursdays, February 13 and March 13, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and February 27 and March 27, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

To make an appointment, or to see me at Barton County Memorial Hospital – Medical One Clinic, call 417-6815228.

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Cold injury to wheat

By JILL SCHEIDT MU Agronomy Specialist

When adequately hardened, crowns can tolerate -9 to -11 degree Fahrenheit. Plants in the three to Low temperatures can four leaf stage with good kill winter wheat plants root systems are in the by injuring the crown. best position to survive

the winter.

Planting date is important not only when considering protection against Hessian flies, but also to protect plants from cold temperatures

Forage meeting set

STOCKTON- A forage meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the Stockton Christian Church, 703 W Street.

“This meeting is designed to educate farmers on strategies to improve their pastures for grazing and or hay production,” said Dr. Patrick Davis, livestock specialist in Cedar County with University of Missouri Extension.

There are two keynote speakers for this year’s meeting. Travis Harper, an agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Ex-

tension in Henry County, will present: “Soil Fertility, Weed, and Brush Control.” Jill Scheidt, an agronomy specialist for University of Missouri Extension in Barton County will present: “Adding Forage Variety to Pastures to Improve Pasture and Grazing Quality.”

Refreshments will be available at the meeting. Meeting cost is $10 per person and pre-registration is needed by February 10.

To preregister for the meeting, or if you have questions about

and unpredictable weather that occurs in Missouri. If plants put out too many tillers in the fall, the overly lush plant will be more susceptible to cold temperatures. Larger

the meeting, contact the Cedar County University of Missouri Extension Center at (417) 2763313 or contact Davis by email at davismp@missouri.edu. Registrations and payments can also be mailed to 113 S Street, Stockton, MO 65785.

University of Missouri Extension improves people’s lives through relevant, responsive and reliable research-based education from University of Missouri. MU Extension programs are open to all.

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plants are more subject than younger, smaller plants to shriveling due to cold, dry winds and lack of adequate snow cover.

Wheat should not be planted before October 10 south of Vernon County to Jasper County and ranging east to the state line; and not planted before October 14 south and east of Newton County to Missouri’s state borders to avoid yield loss caused by Hessian fly and cold temperatures.

Plants that are killed by low temperatures will normally fail to green-up in the spring and have a bleached-tan color to the leaves. These symptoms will be most apparent on exposed high areas of the see WHEAT, page 6B

field. The crown tissue of winter injury plants will be soft, brown and mushy and secondary roots will have rotted off. Healthy plants have firm, pale green crowns and white roots. Severity of freeze injury to wheat depends on temperature, length of exposure and growth stage.

Plants can be checked for winter injury by digging it up before spring green-up and bringing the plant indoors. If the crown tissue is still alive, new growth should be visible within three days on plants clipped at ½ - ¾ inch above the crown.

Wheat has the maximum amount of resistance to cold temperatures

Budget requests Possible purchase of old bank building reviewed by Dade discussed by Dade County Commission County Commission

GREENFIELD-Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel called the Dade County Commission to order at 9 a.m. on January 8. Also in attendance were Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell and Western Commissioner David Rusch.

A motion was made and unanimously voted on to approve the December 30, 2013 minutes. A motion was also made and passed to release the domestic violence fees to Judy McGuire, victims advocate.

Bob Kitsmiller stopped by to discuss LEPC issues.

The commission spoke with Darren Hemlink on the BRO Bridge and soft match credit, as well as acceptance of County Rd. 4 into CART funds.

The commission traveled to check on Farm Rd. 4 and a road complaint on E. Dade 186.

The commission reviewed budget requests from officeholders.

The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m., to meet again on January 10.

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

in an unemployment rate of 7.3 percent, down 0.10 from November’s 7.4.

Dade County led the region with 76 new jobs created, while 71 persons were added to its labor force. As a result, its unemployment rate dropped from 5.6 percent in November to a December rate of 5.3 percent.

Cedar County added 42 jobs, but when 53 more job seekers joined its labor force, its unem-

By CAROLYN HEAD Dade County reporter

GREENFIELD-The Dade County Commission met at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13.

Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel, Western Commissioner David Rusch, Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell and County Clerk Melinda Wright.

The December income report was received from the extension office. Procedures

regarding the possible purchase of the old bank building, as well as the legal complications, were discussed.

Purchasing vehicles for law enforcement in 2014 were discussed as to what the best option would be.

The Dade County budget hearing was scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m.

Contractor Dan Long and the commission discussed rehab of Fiddlers Ford Bridge. The January 8 minutes were unanimously approved as corrected.

Bids were opened at 10

a.m. for culverts, rebar and tin horns. The bid for culverts was 4x8 at 210 lineal feet, 4x10 lineal foot, 4x10 at 225 lineal feet, 4x12 at 250 lineal foot, 4x16 at 290 lineal feet and 4x19 at 340 lineal feet. The only bid received was from Long, and was unanimously accepted.

Bids were received from Viebrock for tinhorns and rebar. This bid was also passed unanimously.

The only bid received for concrete was from Greenfield Ready Mix. Cole Karr met with the commission as a repre-

sentative from Vickie Hartzler’s office. He is the new field person and wanted to introduce himself.

A complaint was received by the commission regarding County Road FR2. It was reported that Stacy Collins has hay bales on the right of way and in the ditch, and the neighbors are complaining. The commission will follow up on the complaint.

A budget request was gone over with the sheriff.

The meeting adjourned to meet again January 21.

from 6.1 in November.

The national rate was also down. From 7.0 in November, it dropped to 6.7 percent in December.

In neighboring Kansas, the statewide unemploy-

ment rate continued to edge downward. From 5.1 percent in November, the state posted 4.9 percent in December. However, the three counties on the state line nearest Barton

County were not so positive. Crawford rose 0.30 of a point to 4.8 percent.

Cherokee held steady at 5.4 percent, and Bourbon rose to 4.4 percent, up from November’s 4.1.

Jobs grow in December as labor force expands JEFFERSON CITYThree of the four Missouri counties that surround Barton County added jobs in December while expanding their labor forces at the same time. Only Jasper County shrank both to remain at 5.0 percent unemployed, tied with Vernon County for the lowest rate among the five counties. Jasper County lost 244 jobs, but 238 dropped out of its labor force.

Vernon County added 32 jobs and grew its labor force by 37 to post 5.0 percent unemployment.

That was up from a rate of 4.9 percent in November.

Barton County added 55 new jobs while 54 job seekers were added to its labor force. This resulted

ployment rate rose to 5.7 percent, up 0.20 from November.

Missouri’s unemployment rate in December was 5.9 percent, a decline

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DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS

GENE FAST LAMAR-Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Daniel Funeral Home for Paul Eugene “Gene” Fast, 91, who died suddenly at his home on Tuesday morning, Jan. 28, 2014, while getting dressed to go to his daily morning breakfast at Denny’s.

Burial, with full military honors, was in Barton City Cemetery, near Liberal.

Memorial contributions may be made to Barton City Cemetery, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Ron McReynolds, Joplin; a son, Taylor Fast, Wichita, Kan.; two granddaughters and their husbands, Tamela and Larry Dighero, Carthage, and Allison and David Dugan, Lamar; a stepgrandson, Ron McReynolds, Mission, Kan.; greatgrandchildren, Kassidee Kaiser, Warrensburg, Rachel and Matthew Dugan, Lamar and Eric McReynolds, Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, Thayne Fast, Lebanon; a sister, Phyllis (Fast) Carpenter, Richmond, Kan., and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, Stella, one brother, Orin Taylor, and three sisters, Martha Nell Elbrader, Joan Brenner and Ruby Riley, preceded him in death.

Mr. Fast was born April 8, 1922, in Liberal, to Paul Cruiser and Jane Alta (Gilmartin) Fast. He was drafted into the United States Army at the age

of 21 in 1943. His basic training was as a cook and baker at Fort Knox, KY. He then transferred to the 748th Tank Battalion that trained in Brous, Ariz.

This was a secret division and the soldiers were not allowed to inform their families where they were located during training or while they were overseas.

He fought in France in 1944 and during 1945 and 1946 he was in Germany, the Netherlands and Austria. He received four Bronze Stars while serving his country. He was discharged in January, 1946. During basic training at Fort Knox he met Stella Mae Hammond at an ice cream parlor while on a weekend leave. They were married April 7, 1946, at a Methodist parsonage in New Albany, Ind. and had shared 58 years together before her death on Nov. 11, 2004.

Gene brought his bride back to Missouri and lived on a ranch south of Bronaugh, where he started farming, and has been farming ever since.

He and Stella moved to Lamar in 1994, but continued their farming operation.

He was a member of the First Christian Church in Lamar, the Lamar VFW and the American Legion in Liberal. He had a love for animals. He loved his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren and attended as many of their sporting events that he could.

His family would like to thank Gene’s neighbors, both in town and at the farm, for checking on him and to the waitresses at Denny’s.

Branson, Kent M. Harris and wife Debbie, Lamar and Peggy C. Quinn and husband Kevin, Columbia; grandchildren, Zachary Harris and wife Lindsay, Lamar, Benjamin Harris and wife Alisha, Claremore, Okla., Isaac Harris and wife Lauren, Carl Junction, Allison Harris, Normal, Ill., Emily Viers, Los Angeles, Calif. and Jacob Viers, Fort Bragg, N.C. and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Gayle Robert Harris, in July 1971, as well as his parents and siblings.

Mr. Harris was born Sept. 21, 1923, in Kenoma, to William R. and Vera (Welsh) Harris. He was the fourth of five children, who all preceded him in death.

He was a 1942 graduate of Lamar High School and served in the United States Navy during World War II. Following the war he farmed in the Kenoma area until 1979, retiring to Lamar. He became a self-taught master woodworker and the results are enjoyed by many of his family. He and his wife traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe.

He married Norma Jean Gage in March of 1947 at the Lamar Christian Church, where he was a long time member.

LAMAR-Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Konantz Warden Funeral Home for Robert Welsh Harris, 90, Lamar, who died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at his home. Minister Rob Wilson officiated.

Burial, complete with military honors, was in Lake Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Nathan’s Place, the Barton County Library or a charity of donor’s choice, in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www. konantzwarden.com.

Survivors include his wife, Norma, of the home; his children, Clark W. Harris and wife Donna,

CAROL (FOX) WILKINSON SPRINGFIELD-Arrangements are pending with Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar for Carol Sue (Fox) Wilkinson, 67, Springfield, who died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, at her home.

A complete obituary and service details will be available at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

ROY R. GRAYSON

LINDA LOU DAUGHERTY

ROBERT WELSH HARRIS

san Daugherty-Hatch, Cabin John, MD, Shannan Miller, Clarksville, Tenn., Paige Goodlett, Cleveland, Miss., Julie Cassidy, Columbus, Kan. and Shelly Morgan, Lawrence, Kan. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Ms. Daugherty was born Oct. 29, 1940, in Lamar, to A.C. “Clay” and Marcella Daugherty. She had lived the majority of her life in Lamar, where she had been a member of the First United Methodist Church. Five years ago she moved to Joplin before becoming a resident of St. Luke’s Nursing Home in Carthage, where she had lived the past seven months.

Linda was blessed with a loving family and many friends. She enjoyed playing the piano, reading, playing card games and watching old movies. She loved family gatherings, especially celebrating birthdays.

CARTHAGE-Services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar for Linda Lou Daugherty, 73, a former Lamar resident who died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, at McCune Brooks Hospital.

Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lamar.

Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Lamar or Alternative Opportunities, Inc., in care of the funeral home.

The obituary may be viewed and condolences left at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include two brothers, Byron Daugherty and wife Marilyn, Springfield and Carl Daugherty and wife Pat, Carl Junction; a sister, Peggy Haines, Cleveland, Miss. and five nieces, Su-

GREENFIELD-A memorial service will be held at a later date for Roy Ray Grayson, 88, Greenfield, who died Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at Barton County Memorial Hospital.

Condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include four sons, David and Donna Grayson, Glenside, PA, Steven and Angie Grayson, Columbia, S.C., Charles Grayson, High Point, N.C. and James and Cheri Grayson, Greenfield; four daughters, Mary Cook, Ft. Smith, Ark., Susan and Tom Pumphrey, Huntsville, Ala., Linda Eagan, Garden City, GA and Vivian Mitchell, Lockwood; 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two wives; a brother, Clyde Grayson and a sister, Vivian Carr, who lived to be 100.

Mr. Grayson was born Dec. 30, 1925, at Little Rock, Ark., to Oscar Hargas and Nora (Reed) Grayson. He graduated Jay (Okla.) High School and in 1949 he married Carolyn Ruth Howard.

Together they reared five children. Carolyn died after 46 years of marriage and he later married Mary Lester. They were married 10 years until her death in 2006.

Mr. Grayson served his country in the United States Navy and was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in 1949. He was an avionics engineer, attaining the rank of Captain, retiring after 33 years of service. He was a member of Gideon’s International, Christian Business Men’s Association and Officers Christian Fellowship. He was a Baptist and attended the local church wherever he was stationed.

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BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH is now having revival services at 7 p.m. nightly. The pastor is Allen Collins and his helper is Ron Pitts.

Everyone is welcome. The church is located at 21853 S 1500 Rd., in Nevada.

JASPER SURVIVING SPOUSES WILL meet Thursday, Feb. 6, 5 p.m., at Sharon’s Family Restaurant. This is an important meeting, so please attend if possible. The group will eat from the menu. All are welcome.

BARTON COUNTY MU EXTENSION will hold a Fresh Produce Management Workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. The cost is $10. Registration is required

by February 10. Call 417-682-3579. The topics will include Water Quality, Soil Health and Cover Crops for Veggie Production, Disease Prevention Program, Spotted Wing Drosophila and Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Update, Weed Control, Food Safety and Off Season High Tunnel Production. The first 50 registrants will receive a free Midwest Veggie Production Guide.

LAMAR AREA CHRISTIAN Ministries will hold a board meeting Monday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m., in the Fidelis Class of the Lamar United Methodist Church. All churches and interested parties are invited to attend.

THE BARTON COUNTY COLLECTOR/Treasurer’s office will be closed Monday, March 3, for the end of the year settlement.

THE LAMAR UNITED METHODIST Church is changing its Sunday schedule. Beginning March 2, the first service in the sanctuary will be held at 8:45 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 a.m. and the second service at 11 a.m. in Wesley Hall. Anyone without a church home is more than welcome. For information call 682-3306.

THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF Conservation will hold a Short-Eared Owl Hike Saturday, Feb. 8, 4 p.m. to dusk, at the Shawnee Trail Conservation Area south of Mindenmines. Staff will be available to answer questions and provide additional information, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call 417-629-3423.

A CARD SHOWER IS BEING HELD for Mable Beatty, who will turn 87 on February 9. Cards can be sent to her at P.O. Box 134, Lamar, MO 64759.

BCAWS WILL MEET WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 12 noon, at Denny’s in Lamar. For more information call 682-3363.

MARTIN PORTER WILL CELEBRATE HIS 90th birthday on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Golden City Community Center. No gifts please.

THE DADE COUNTY DEMOCRAT Club will meet Thursday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m., at the Greenfield Community Building. There will be a carry in dinner and meeting. For information call 417-232-4007 or 417-424-3360.

NANCY MALCOM AND LORINA FOREMAN will provide an Alzheimer’s informational meeting Wednesday, Feb. 5, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Barton County Ambulance Barn in Lamar. The two are associated with Moore Few Care Center and Barone Alzheimer Care Center in Nevada. For information call 417-448-3841.

THE RETIRED EDUCATORS OF the Barton County Area will meet Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Christian Church Fellowship Hall. George Nichols will be addressing the issue of preparing wills and trusts. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m., with the meeting to begin at 9 a.m. Remember to bring nonperishable items for Nathan’s Place.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF LAMAR will host its Men and Boys Night Out – Wild Game Feed on Saturday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m. Everything is free.

The guest speaker will be Ralph Duren, entertainer, humorist, wildlife impersonator, outdoorsman, two-time Grand National Wild Turkey Gobbling Champion and First World Quail Calling Champion. RSVPs are appreciated, but not necessary. The church is located at 1208 Walnut. For information call 417-682-2118.

“RUN FOR GOD”, part Bible study and part training program, will begin February 3 and finish with a M4M 5k on May 3, in Lamar. Participants can potentially run their first 5K race in just 12 weeks and they will learn how the sport of running relates to their faith. The cost is $35, $15 for the book and $20 for the entry fee. For information call Mark Myers at 417-262-3488.

THE LAMAR CROSS COUNTRY TEAM will hold a raffle to earn money for summer camp. There is a choice of buying one ticket for $1 or six for $5, for a Holland grill, a carved deer hunting knife or a Dan Marino rookie card. Tickets are on sale by the team members during home basketball games, or call Coach Rodney Baldridge at the high school.

The drawing will be held February 22.

THE LAMAR COMMUNITY BETTERMENT Group meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month at 12 noon, at the Wolf Center in Lamar.

The next meeting will be February 12. All community organizations are encouraged to join and share how their organization is making a difference in the Lamar community.

VERN YOUNG OF LAMAR WILL TURN 90 on February 10. Cards and letters can be sent to him in care of Countryside RV Park, Lot 153, 100 N. Valley View Rd., Donna, Texas 78537 or P.O. Box 93, Lamar, MO 64759.

THE 2014 LAMAR FREE FAIR DATES have been set for August 16-23.

2013 BARTON COUNTY PLAT BOOKS may be purchased at the Barton County Commission Office at the Barton County Courthouse, 1004 Gulf St., Room 102, Lamar.

BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: February 10-14 MONDAYTanger- WEDNESDAYdark green salad, winter ine chicken, fried rice, Cheeseburger or chicken mix vegetables, garlic broccoli, egg roll, sliced on bun, baked beans, roll, apple crisp, coffee/ peaches, coffee/tea/milk. roasted pasta and veg- tea/milk.

TUESDAY- Beef and etables, tomato juice, FRIDAYCook’s noodles, buttered corn, pudding with topping, choice – entrée, vegetagreen beans, wheat roll, coffee/tea/milk. ble, grain, fruit, coffee/ banana, coffee/tea/milk.

THURSDAY- Lasagna, tea/milk.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of DONALD EUGENE DICKERHOOF Deceased Estate No. 13B4PR00041 NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DONALD EUGENE DICKERHOOF, Deceased: Case No. 13B4-PR00041 You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal/real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, on February 20, 2014 or as may be continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement.

JAMES V. NICHOLS NICHOLS & NICHOLS 206 West 10th Street Lamar, Missouri (417) 682-6003 MARCY MORRIS Personal Representative 1-22,29,2-5,12-4tc

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

to satisfy said debt and cost.

MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 157445.021914.319914 FC Notice Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting TRUSTEE’S SALE to collect a debt and any IN RE: Walter Dennis information obtained will Watson, a single man be used for that purpose. single man Trustee’s Sale: 1-29,2-5,12,19-4tc For default in payment IN THE CIRCUIT of debt and performance COURT OF BARTON of obligation secured by COUNTY, MISSOURI Deed of Trust executed by PROBATE DIVISION Walter Dennis Watson, In the Estate of HELEN a single man single man M. WINNINGHAM, dated September 20, 2002 and recorded in the Office Deceased, Estate No. 09B4of the Recorder of Deeds PR00017 of Barton County, Missouri in Book 478, Page 644 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 4:55 PM), at the West Front Door of the Court House, City of Lamar, County of

NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HELEN M. WINNINGHAM, Deceased: You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal/real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, on March 3, 2014 or as may be continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement.

JAMES V. NICHOLS NICHOLS & NICHOLS 206 West 10th Street Lamar, Missouri (417) 682-6003 NORMA OSTERDYK Personal Representative 1-29,2-5,12,19-4tc NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

For default in the payment of debt and performance of the obligations secured by deed of trust executed by Ryan E. Oswald, dated July 7, 2009, recorded on July 7, 2009, in Book 2009 at Page 895, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Barton County, Missouri, the undersigned Trustee will on February 21, 2014, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and particularly at 1:00 p.m., at the West Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1004 Gulf Street, Lamar, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash, the property in Barton County, Missouri, described as: The real property described in this deed of trust includes the mobile or manufactured home located on the land and permanently affixed hereto.

A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 29 WEST, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 10, RUNNING THENCE

SOUTH 00 DEGREES WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 87

DEGREES 25 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET, THENCE NORTH see LEGALS, page 5B

CONNEE FORRESTER REALTY, LLC 816 W. 12th, Westview Center Lamar, Missouri 64759 417-682-6543 • www.realtor.com ONE OF A KIND: Five - 6 Bedrooms, 2 baths.

Dual heating options - CH/A & wood stove.

Enjoy view of native woodlands. 3 decks, 2 car detd garage/shop plus loafing shed. 2 partially wooded acres. Liberal schools.

NICE TO COME HOME TO: Neutral colors throughout this 2 Bedrm, 1 bath, rancher with 24 ft Living Room. Some appliances included. Newer CH/A. Ultra clean 1 car attached garage. Covered front porch, back yard patio. Mature shade trees.

TWO ACRES, THREE BEDROOM, 1 bath. Spacious Kitchen-Dining combination. Large Living Room. Appliances sell with home. Patio. Detached 2 car garage.

Rural water. Golden City schools. $33,000.

ELBOW ROOM: Updated Three Bedrm, 1 ba, Maple KIT cabinets, newer flooring throughout. Thermal windows, vinyl siding, CH/A. Most appliances included. Large Patio, 30' x 26' Detd gar/shop. $57,500.

FRESH INTERIOR & EXTERIOR: 3-4 Bedroom, 2 bath. Fresh paint inside with carpet & tile flooring. Thermal windows, new deck, HUGE patio and a 1/2 acre back yard with mature shade trees.

GREAT BUY close to Lamar City Lake: 3 Bdrm, 2.5 bath. Formal and casual living areas. Fireplace. Anderson windows. Newer roof, CH/A. Oversized attached garage.

Fenced back yard, mature shade trees.

MANY ENERGY EFFICIENT UPDATES in 2 Bedrm, 1 bath w/Spacious eat-in KIT, Pantry, Dining Rm, & Living Rm. Appliances can stay. Front porch, patio, carport. Double lot. Garden to your heart’s content. $44,000 40 ACRES - Perimeter and cross fencing. Two ponds.

QUALITY BUILT FULL BRICK 3600+SF. Lg rooms, firepl $169,000.

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00 DEGREES EAST A of said debt and costs.

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

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Sunday, 5 p.m., in the basement of Lamar Drivers, Solo, 3 or 6 day Memorial Hall, 1104 runs, up to $44 cents Broadway. All meetings per mi, Free Health Ins. are nonsmoking.

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Barton County Assessor is seeking applicants for a Field Appraiser position. Includes Health & Life Insurance benefits. Current driver’s license and vehicle required. Qualified applicants may submit a current resume, in person, to the Assessor’s Office at Barton County Courthouse, 1004 Gulf St., Lamar, by February 19, 2014. Barton County is an equal opportunity employer.

2-5-1tc 09/27/2007 in Document 2007-1521 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Barton County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 02/27/2014 at 1:00 PM at the West Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, Lamar, Mo.

Miscellaneous For Sale

Appliances: Mostly new. Some used. Also appliance parts. Miller’s Country Corner. 417884-2684.

Close Out Sale – All front load Washer/Dryer pairs – Pedestals included. Regularly $1895 to $2695, now any pair $1495. Miller’s Country Corner, 417-884-2684.

Save On Heating Bills.

Cabinet infrared heaters. Low price – top quality. Miller’s Country Corner, 417-884-2684.

Pets & Supplies

Blue Healer puppies for sale, 417-299-0033.

"Publisher's notice: All

64759 , sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: ALL OF LOT TWO (2), BLOCK THREE (3), HUMPHREY`S ADDITION TO THE

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

CITY OF LAMAR, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE CORPORATION SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE www. substitutetrusteecorp. com see LEGALS, page 6B

es ready to rent. Two ments, furnished or unrental references a must. furnished. All utilities 682-2636. paid. Starting at $370 per month. Call 417Apartments for Rent 667-2633.

Vacancy - Scottsdale Apartments - Senior Citizens Housing. Call 682-3589. Mo. TDD 1-800-735-2966. Equal Opportunity Housing. Handicapped units available. Located at 17th and Lexington.

Business Opportunities

Sweet Little BBQ or Burger Joint for sale or lease, with or without business and equipment. Just blocks off of downtown square, near industrial hub, Lamar.

Could be small office or 1 Bedroom Apartment retail. $59,900 or $550 nicely furnished or un- month. 417-355-3989. furnished. Pool, rec room and laundry. Free cable/HBO, water and Acreages trash. Short leases available. $200 security deMobile Homes for Rent posit. No pets! In Ne- Wanting To Rent Pasvada. Starting at $365. ture for Cows, 80-2,000 acres. Willing to pay up 417-667-2633. to $65 per acre for right Are You Ready To Move? We have 2 bed- Sheldon Apartments - place. 417-827-1773 or room trailers and hous- Nice 1 bedroom apart- 417-637-5438.

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Get ready to walk The following are some hints from Barton County Memorial Hospital on starting a walking regime.

Week 1: Start small walk 10 minutes a day for seven days. Walk comfortably and enjoy yourself, your job this week is to start building a walking habit, not to walk a marathon distance. Focus on your posture, walk tall and hold in your belly.

Week 2: Walk 15 minutes a day, every day. This week focus on taking a stride that is comfortable in length. Push off with

your back foot and roll from heel to toe as your foot lands on the ground.

Week 3: Walk 20 or 25 minutes each day. Be creative about scheduling workouts. Take two shorter walks if that’s more convenient than one longer walk. This week put some push into your pace. Start with five minutes of comfortable walking. Then, midway strive for shorter, quicker steps. Slow down if you need to - you should be able to talk while you walk. End with five min-

utes of comfortable walking to cool down and stretch.

Week 4: Increase to your goal of 30 minutes a day. Get your arms involved - bend them at a 90 degree angle at the elbows and pump them gently as you walk. Every few minutes, speed up your pace and then slow back down (this is called interval training). After four weeks, your walking habit should be firmly established. Keep walking every day for at least 30 minutes.

Two Vernon County people arrested on felony warrants Two people are behind bars after Vernon County Sheriff ’s deputies attempted to make an arrest on a felony warrant service at a home in Deerfield. According to a press release from the sheriff ’s office, two Vernon County deputies were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on Tyler Millman when a second subject climbed

through the window in the back of the house and tried to escape through the back yard.

The subject who was then identified as John D Howell Jr., 21, Nevada, who was arrested by a sheriff ’s deputy on multiple warrants including a probation violation warrant and a warrant for unlawful use of a weapon. Millman, 21,

Bronaugh, was also arrested from that address shortly after on a felony warrant for tampering with a motor vehicle.

Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said Millman had hid in the attic, but came down and surrendered after Howell was taken into custody.

Both subjects are being held in the Vernon County Jail.

The fifth grade DARE graduation ceremony was held January 21, at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. DARE Officer Oliver Cornell was the emcee for the evening. Pictured are, left to right, Darren award winner Ethan Pittsenbarger and DARE essay winners, Kara Morey, Lexi Phipps and Kaitlyn Davis.

Donations presented to Lockwood School District’s Christmas project

Five vehicle accident occurs on Hwy. 160 According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a five car accident occurred on Hwy. 160, inside the Lamar City Limits. The report stated that the accident happened at 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28 when four vehicles were stopped heading westbound in traffic and another vehicle, a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am being driven by James J Rice, 34, Carthage, failed to stop, striking a 2001 Ford F150 being driven by Brant A Maxwell, 34, Webb City, who was then pushed forward into the rear of a 2010 GMC Yukon being driven by Tracey

L Gepner, 46, Lamar, who was then pushed into a 2001 Chevrolet S-10 being driven by Cameron B Lovan, 18, Lamar, who then was pushed into a 2002 GMC Envoy being driven by Brenda L Seaver, 57, Sheldon.

The Grand Am, being driven by Rice, received extensive damage, while the other vehicles sustained minor damage.

According to the report, Rice was the only one receiving injuries, which were listed as minor. He was transported to Mercy McCune-Brooks Hospital in Carthage.

Cemetery, continued from page 1B she could have departed with her husband, or possibly with her in-laws, Newton and Nancy Earp.

Aurilla, therefore, may have died during 1871 or 1872. Consequently, a graveyard in Kansas may be the place where Aurilla Earp was finally laid to rest.”

McArdle speculates further Aurilla may be

buried in the Sutherland Cemetery in Palatine, Ill. He makes reference to a discovery by a historian that a fragment of a tombstone was found in that cemetery bearing the name Arvilla and the year 1877. Arvilla is one of the several spellings of Wyatt Earp’s first wife’s name. Note the spelling of “Urilla” used on the

Wheat, continued from page 2B during mid-December to the end of January. Wheat can withstand temperatures of -9 to -11 degree Fahrenheit. Wheat can withstand temperatures as low as -5 degree Fahrenheit until the end of February. If there is four inches of snow to cover wheat plants during cold temperatures, the snow will provide enough insu-

lation to protect the plant.

If there is less than four inches of snow covering plants during temperatures of -4 degree Fahrenheit or below, producers should check their fields for freeze injury.

The tillering stage usually occurs in the fall when the plant has four to five leaves. During spring tillering, beginning in

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(2) The amount of the claim; (3) The basis of the claim; (4) The date the claim arose.

Any and all claims against NOTICE OF All Purpose Storage, Inc. CORPORATE DISSOLUTION TO ALL will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce CREDITORS OF AND CLAIMANTS the claim is commenced within two (2) years after AGAINST ALL the date of the publication PURPOSE STORAGE, of this notice.

INC. 2-5-1tc All Purpose Storage, Inc., a Missouri corporation, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON was dissolved on the 1st COUNTY, MISSOURI day of October, 2013 by filing Articles of PROBATE DIVISION Dissolution with the In the Estate of MARJORIE Missouri Secretary of State. L. DAVIS, Deceased, Estate Any and all claims against No. 13B4-PR00044 All Purpose Storage, Inc. NOTICE OF FILING OF should be sent by mail to FINAL SETTLEMENT Bryan C. Breckenridge, AND PETITION FOR Russell, Brown & DISTRIBUTION Breckenridge, P.O. Box J, TO ALL PERSONS Nevada, Missouri 64772. INTERESTED IN THE Each claim should include ESTATE OF MARJORIE the following: L. DAVIS, Deceased: (1) The name, address You are hereby notified and telephone number that the undersigned Personal Representative of the claimant;

During the Christmas season, the Lockwood High School Student Council and local Lockwood businesses and organizations provided Christmas gifts Howell Cemetery stone. for needy and disadvantaged students Could it be that the cem- in the Lockwood School District. etery in Palatine, Ill. is the The Lockwood High School Student final resting place of Aurilla Sutherland Earp?

The reader is left to arrive at his own conclusion, helped by the dedicated research of Pete McArdle. Our gratitude to Mr. McArdle for allowing us to delve into his manuscript for this article.

March, if temperatures drop to 12 degrees Fahrenheit for more than two hours, a wheat plant may see a slight to moderate yield reduction. Symptoms include leaf chlorosis, burning leaf tips; you may also see a blue cast to the field.

Call the Barton County Extension office for more information.

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

Council would like to express their deepest gratitude and thanks to those that gave donations to the project. This endeavor provided Christmas gifts, which were distributed to the needy and disadvantaged students from the student council.