3-11-15 Lamar Democrat

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2015

AOK Dining to Donate scheduled for March 18

Dining to Donate, a monthly event held to support AOK, will be held Wednesday, March 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Nathan's Place, 1005 Gulf St., in Lamar.

The March menu will include homemade lasagna, lettuce salad, Italian green beans, garlic breadstick and tea, lemonade or water for $6 and is available for dine in or carry out.

Barton County Electric Co-op names new CEO

LAMAR-The board of directors of Barton County Electric Cooperative, headquartered in Lamar, has announced the appointment of Russell McCorkle as the new CEO/General Manager.

McCorkle is currently Operations and Maintenance Manager at Claiborne Electric Cooperative in Homer, Louisiana.

During his 28-year career, McCorkle has gained a strong knowledge of the operation of electric cooperatives, working with cooperatives in Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Louisiana. He will assume the duties of CEO/General Manager on March 30.

Candidates for mayor to be surveyed

In order to better inform the electorate of Lamar, the Democrat will conduct surveys of the two candidates for the office of mayor in the forthcoming April 7 election.

Kent Harris and Tom Shields will be mailed identical lists of five questions on March 13. Their responses will be published in the April 1 edition of the Democrat.

INDEX Correspondents......................... 2 Friends & Family....................... 3 Friends & Family....................... 4 School.......................................... 5 Area News.................................. 6 Records....................................... 7 Records/Legals........................... 8 Legals/Classifieds....................... 9 Sports........................................ 10

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CORRESPONDENTS For-getme-nots

By GAIL LEAMING My mother used to say, “This is sticking in my craw”. Well, I have something this week that is sticking in mine. I feel that our leader announing that the Muslims were intertwined in the building of our nation from the founding of our country is just wrong. I hope that the teachers are not teaching this. I guess you could say that they helped with the starting of our Navy because they were capturing and killing our ships used in commerce and the Muslim pirates were causing so much havoc that we voted to fund a Navy. The only other time I can recall was when we had an Arab teaching our soldiers in the southwest how to handle camels during WWII to fight the Germans in the deserts of Africa. That didn’t pan out and was dropped.

I was told, but don’t know how true it is that Morocco was the first country to recognize us as an independent coun-

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try from England, but only because England was fighting them in their country and was glad someone else was fighting them. Of course they didn’t help us. What is wrong with our newsmen not saying how wrong this remark was and putting it out for our young people to believe. I don’t think there were any Muslims on the Mayflower, Pinta or Santa Maria either. My old history teacher, Miss Denny, would have had a hay day with this information. I can just see her now and the homework we would have had assigned to us. Wake up America and support the Christians that fought and died for our country.

Donal Myers is having a birthday on the 27th of March and Maxine (Coble) Myers is having a birthday on April 4. Both were born in 1919. They were married 75 years last fall. Congrats. Peggy Forste is having a birthday celebration this Saturday at the Golden City Community Center. Please drop in and tell her happy birthday.Wasn’t this weekend beautiful. I even got to clean the leaves and trash on the patio. Kama-

la and Anastazia showed up just in time to carry off the trash. I made the mistake of parking under a tree the other day and woke up to trash off the tree and bird poop. I went to the car wash and waited a half hour in line.

The lady that works there said it had been lines all day, but I was the winner of the dirtiest car she had seen. I asked if that meant a free car wash, but she only laughed harder.

fields this week, but that didn’t prevent her from making some helpful crop recommendations.

“In order to determine

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It seems like each week the subject is “Snow”. I did not even get out to get my morning paper.

Sometimes the volunteer delivering meals would bring it in, or someone that came over and I appreciated them. If nothing else, I catch up on the funnies. Maybe read how much snow the eastern states have received and be thankful it was not that bad here in our area. I do not trust myself with my walker and have stayed in, since I slid down the ramp

at home. I say, “Don't push it!” Grandson Jamey W. says, “Grandma, you would make a good stand up comic. You would not need a writer, just tell the dumb things that you get into”. Ha! Ha! I did not know whether to laugh or be offended. I guess such as this is what makes the world go around.

Son Max O. fixed my ceiling light in the kitchen. It needed new bulbs.

He also put hand rails on the “throne” in that little room. Helps a lot. He and Kathy were renting a set for me, but the company increased the rent double fold, so he purchased a new set and installed them. Lucky me!

It was so cold last Friday I canceled out on my hair appointment. I am looking like a “bad hair day”. The Red Hat ladies meeting is this Thursday, but “panty waist Maxine” may stay home. One would think that I would get a lot done, as much as I have stayed home, but then it takes me a lot longer to do anything than the person without a walker. I have never been known to break any speed records, without the help of an automobile.

I enjoy reading “Metzger's Mutterings”

each week in the Democrat newspaper. I don't know how she puts all those words together to make an interesting story of real life. Melody certainly has

if an early spring nitrogen application should be made or not, count the average tiller population in the field,” said Scheidt.

If tiller density is below 60 tillers per square foot, wheat should receive an early spring nitrogen application to encourage

more tiller growth. If til- made. ler populations are above “Large nitrogen appli90 tillers per square foot, cations can lead to excesno early spring nitrogen application should be see WHEAT, page 5

Maxine's Musings

By MAXINE MORIN

Having GPS didn't work out for this truck driver, who followed directions as he was led around tight corners, eventually putting his semi trailer in the ditch. Parks Towing came to the rescue and with some heavy pulling, they won the battle. the knack. I also enjoy the columns written by Louise Ott, Darlene Sheridan and Gail Leaming.

Pray for our troops. Until next time...

Count the wheat tillers and control henbit, chickweed LAMAR-Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension was unable to physically scout wheat

Small improvements to corrals and chutes can improve health and profitability in cattle operations MT. VERNON-Wellmanaged cattle herds are run through the corral and chutes several times a year for things like vaccinations, castration, artificial insemination and parasite treatments.

Producers with good, workable chutes are more likely to complete the appropriate practices than an owner with sub-par facilities according to Eldon Cole, livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension.

“If you run beef cattle, whether it is a stocker or

cow-calf program, you need some type of facility in which to treat those cattle,” said Cole.

Since the profitability has returned to the cattle business, Cole says there seems to be more interest in updating marginal facilities. Cattle that get regular treatment will improve their health and profitability.

“One feature I’ve noticed in remodeled corrals is greater use of concrete. This is desirable, of course, from a human and cattle safety and sani-

tation standpoint. How- Cole. ever, if the concrete is too Most new concrete smooth it results in slips floors are grooved to aid and falling for both workers and the cattle,” said see CATTLE, page 5

“To educate a person in the mind but not in morals is to educate a menace to society.”

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FRIENDS & FAMILY Huge turnout for annual meeting of Extension Council Tony Morgan was honored with a certificate of recognition for his service as youth representative on the Extension Council. Elaine Davis, Youth Education Assistant, presented the award.

Elaine Davis presented a state award to Mycah Reed for the Missouri Report form.

Approximately 100 attended the annual meeting of the Barton County Extension Council in the Fellowship Hall of the Lamar First Baptist Church.

LAMAR-Upwards of 100 were present for the annual meeting and banquet of the University of Missouri Extension Council, February 24, in the Fellowship Hall of the Lamar First Baptist

Church.

Following the dinner and introductions, six retiring council members were honored. They were Paul Crabtree, Joyce Moser, Sondra Smith, Dean McKibben, Susan Roland, and Barb Thrasher. Six new council members were sworn in to replace them. The new council members are Ted Frieden, Eric Lawrence, Kathy Pace, Lee Howard, Bradley Morgan, and Be-

linda Shoff.

In addition to honoring the retiring council members, special recognition was given to two council members for their outstanding leadership.

Receiving the Leaders Honor Roll award were County Commissioner Dennis Wilson and Lamar City Administrator Lynn Calton.

The featured speaker for the evening was scheduled to be Rob Kallenbach, a professor of plant sciences at the University of Missouri. However, he

was unable to attend and was replaced by local agronomy specialist, Jill Scheidt. She had obtained a copy of Kallenbach’s program in advance, and presented it in his absence. His program emphasized that Missouri had the third largest cow/ calf herd in the entire United States. He stressed the importance of everyone protecting the state’s

soil and water resources. His program concluded with a description of how technology has influenced

agriculture, and how its future applications are likely to expand into the use of mapping and drones.

group to the Missouri House of Representatives, provided them with a tour of the capitol, the Missouri State Supreme Court building and the Jefferson City Visitor's Bureau.

Highlights of the trip included the students listening to the House of Representatives debate various bills, one being prescription drug data systems; touring the

whispering gallery and viewing Jefferson City from atop the Missouri State Capitol.

LHS Family and Consumer Science Teacher Chelsea Griffin and Barton County 4-H Youth Program Assistant Elaine Davis were coordinators of the program that is funded by the City of Lamar, Barton County 4-H and local community contributors.

Lamar Youth EXCEL “Emerging Leaders” travel to capitol University of Missouri Extension Legislative Day was held Wednesday, Feb. 25 and was attended

by Lamar High School Youth EXCEL "Emerging Leaders". Youth are this country's future and each student is defined as a leader through the LHS Family and Communication Science Leadership Class. This leadership program, in its 11th year, forms a positive partnership with 4-H Youth Development, which develops key components of character awareness,

decision-making, team building, problem solving and citizenship, all of which are life skills that build outstanding leaders.

The students traveled to the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City as a field trip, learning more about MU Extension and Missouri state government.

Students met with State Representative Mike Kelley, who introduced the

Lamar Youth EXCEL "Emerging Leaders" Karsen Hull, Hannah Francis, Baylee Starmer, Kelsi Lawrence, J.J. Towne, Makayla Marshall, Cassi Walters and Nathan McConnell, along with Chelsea Griffin, Elaine Davis and Rep. Mike Kelley, attended the University of Missouri Legislative Day.

Students visited with Rep. Mike Kelley, as he shared his time answering question about Missouri state government.

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METZGER’S MUTTERINGS

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat My big sis, known to many as Candy (or as she's now known, Candace), celebrated her 68th birthday this past Sunday and after getting in touch with her she informed me that her daughter and my niece, Tiffany, was coming to Florida from southern California to spend her birthday with her. Of course Candy was over the moon and deeply touched that Tiffany was making the effort to do so. Little did I know that my conversation with Candy that Sunday morning would be the first of many with family that week.

Sunday evening, as I was watching CW (out of New York), my phone rang and on the other end was my aunt, Mary Ann, from NYC. I love it when she calls and we always have a titillating conversation. She is such an upbeat presence in my life and speaking with her just plain makes me

feel good. Then Monday night Tiffany texted me and asked if I could talk.

I told her I would talk to her anytime! My phone rang and a marathon call began, finishing off with Candy getting in on the conversation and the three of us reminiscing of days gone by.

Then Wednesday I spoke to my brother, Martin, for the first time in probably a couple of months. He made mention that I was so blessed to be close to family and that he really missed that aspect in his life. It got me to thinking that through the use of technology, I am extremely grateful to be able to maintain a close relationship with all of my loved ones. From California, to Florida, to Texas, to New York City.

Isn't it wonderful that even though families are so spread out these days, they can still keep that sense of intimacy? I know I am blessed to have the family I have.

And now I get to top it off this weekend by

spending it with the whole crew – Gary, Jud, Meghan, Kobyn, Landon and Cooper! We are going to watch Kobyn play basketball tomorrow, then heading into Kansas City to spend the rest of the weekend. I am really looking forward to spending time with them, as the last month has been extremely hectic and it's been a while since we had a chance to all get together as a family.

----Speaking of family, that

is what we consider each other here at the paper and this past Friday we were able to celebrate Heather's 30th birthday with her. What fun we had decorating – with Melissa, McKinley, Emily and myself getting in on it. Heather received many comments, presents and well wishes throughout the day. I definitely think we succeeded in helping her transition into her 30's. As I say that I can't help but grin, as it has been a long, long

time since I celebrated my 30th. Jud was just 2 ½ years old and life was totally different than what it is now. It seems like that was a lifetime ago.

I remember when my second sister, Cindi (or as she is now known, Lucinda) turned 30. She was always sensitive about her age and being an ornery little sister, I decided to make her day, complete with black balloons and streamers, a coffin cake and sympathy cards. I figured she would either

hate me forever or love it, and love it she did. She wouldn't let mom take down the decorations for a month or more. Think Heather may feel the same.....

----Saw this quote in the Joplin Globe and when I see one that I really relate to, I cut it out to use as inspiration when needed.

I particularly liked this one, “You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist”. Indira Gandhi, Indian statesman.

Rotary Club of Lamar distributes free dictionaries

Letter to editor Dear Editor: Radical partisanship in politics appears here to stay. This is a characteristic, a malady, not only of radical politicians but of an ever enlarging segment of voters who elect them. Among them a put down or a successful attempt at deligitimizing the opposition with whatever is required is far more prized than is the truth of the matter, which frequently gets lost altogether. Voters, at least most voters in this age, have access to information which will resolve this problem of deliberate misinformation, but do not use it and instead prefer to accept anything that aids their own political views - and disregard everything else that does not fit into that bias.

Misrepresentation of the facts or the manufacture of new ones altogether are a common occurrences with politicians and a certain element of the media and indeed is becoming increasingly more prevalent among partisan voters themselves.

These first time variant statements are still ringing in the ears of less committed constituents, with such an ideological sound that anything later said, which indeed does not support it, goes unheard. Politicians are aware of this phenomenon and employ it with

zest. And, often aware of these deliberate misrepresentation, their more committed constituents are willing to repeat it with equal zest.

Leon Faubion, co-editor themuddycreekjournal.com Albuquerque, N.M.

Melody Metzger/Lamar Democrat The Rotary Club of Lamar distributed free, personalized dictionaries to students in the third and fourth grades at Lamar West Elementary School on Wednesday, March 4. Ron Hager, left, (past-president 2004-05) handed out the dictionaries as he called each student's name, with Tom Shields, current Rotary president, shaking their hand. Here, they were visiting Jessica Achey's third grade classroom. Before presenting the dictionaries Shields spoke to the students about Rotary, explaining that their motto is “Service Above Self.” Pictured holding her new dictionary is Aireana Beaumont, with Jasmine Poole in front of her. Students sat patiently, awaiting their name to be called so that they could claim their dictionary. This is a program that Rotary does on a yearly basis.

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SCHOOL Board sets price on vo-tech carpentry house, rehires principals LAMAR-The Lamar R-I Board of Education has set the starting price for the sale of the vo-tech carpentry house built at 1311 18th Terrace. The beginning price will be $139,900 through public bid with increased bid increments to be $500.

Building principals were unanimously reemployed for the 2015-16 school year. They were Mary Clark, West Elementary; Zach Lemert, East Primary; Alan Ray, middle school; Dale Patton, assistant principal and activities/athletic director; Jennifer Beem, high school; Scott Nolting, career and technical center director; and Susan Lindskog, Barton, Dade, and Jasper County special education co-op director.

The board voted unanimously to extend health insurance coverage to full time bus drivers, those working a minimum of 20 hours per week.

The dates for summer school were set. For

grades K-12, the summer session will begin May 26 and continue through June 26. Hours will be 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Becky Payne, the high school band director, informed the board that the band has an opportunity to perform at the Alamo Bowl football game in San Antonio, Texas, Saturday, January 2, 2016.

The board approved the addition of three more individuals to the substitute teacher list for the 2014-15 school year. They were Amanda Livingston, Tammy Talent, and Danielle Thornton. A resignation was accepted from Bennett Tabor, a biology teacher in the high school, effective at the end of the current school year.

The March meeting of the board of education has been moved to March 24 to avoid any conflict with the dates of spring break.

Jasper Elementary Staff of the Month

Kaitlyn Davis, daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Davis, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week.

Kaitlyn loves to play sports like basketball, softball, dance and cheer. She likes to read a lot and play with her brother and cousins. Kaitlyn also loves to spend time with her friends.

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

Conor likes to play video games and likes to draw. He loves to sleep.

Brooke Gifford, daughter of Tim Gifford, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Brooke likes to draw, her favorite subject in school is math and she is the manager of the girls' track team.

STAR Students of the week

STAR Students at Lamar East Primary for the week of March 9 are, third row, left to right, Connor Kennedy, Christian Lewis, Kaleb Parcell, Ethan Brenneman; second row, Xander Lewis, Skylar Johnson, Madison Markley, Samuel Wilson, Riley Rust; first row, Winnie Ross, Trevor VanTassel, Michael Davey.

Jasper Elementary Eagles of the Month

Congratulations to the Jasper Elementary Staff of the Month! These staff members were chosen because they consistently model the characteristics of respect, responsibility and safety. Way to go Eagles! Pictured are, left to right, Shannon Bettes, Faith Jeffries and Jessica Miller.

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in drainage and to prevent slips and falls. Some of this helps but a simple mat is also a great solution to slipping and sliding, especially as the cattle leave the head chute.

“Implement tire mats have been used around chutes for years especially in feedlots. They’ll work in this area also. Observe your corral situation and look for areas to improve safety for cattle and those who handle them,” said

Cole.

For more information contact any of the MU Extension livestock specialists in southwest Missouri: Eldon Cole in Lawrence County, (417) 466-3102; Andy McCorkill in Dallas County at (417) 3457551; Randy Wiedmeier, in Howell County at (417) 256-2391; or Dr. Patrick Davis in Cedar County at (417) 2763313.

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Congratulations to the Jasper Elementary Eagles of the Month. These Eagles were chosen because they consistently exhibit the character traits of respect, responsibility and safety. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Lilli Doll-Adams, Trevin Simpson, Hayden Buchannan, Grace Osborne and Hunter Virtue; back row, left to right, Courtney Spear, Sammy Jo Pinsterhaus, Wyatt Cawyer, Julia Case, Korey Osborne, Brooke Rush and Gabe Czarnecki. Not pictured are Lincoln Moss and Daysee Lawless.

Wheat, continued from page 2 sively lush growth and tiller population, which can lead to lodging and wheat being vulnerable to disease. If you have a good tiller population, wait until just before the joint stage to make a nitrogen application,” said Scheidt.

This is also a good time to scout fields for henbit and chickweed. These

weeds can reduce yields by an estimated 10 percent each year.

“Henbit, chickweed and all weeds should be treated before reaching two to four inches in height or diameter to gain the best control,” said Scheidt.

Harmony Extra is an effective herbicide to control henbit, chickweed, wild garlic and many oth-

er winter annual weeds in wheat. Most weeds need .6-.9 ounces of Harmony Extra per acre to effectively control weeds.

“The higher rate should be used in heavy infestations or for hard to control weeds. Read the label for specific rates and application timing,” said Scheidt.

The weekly field scout-

ing report is sponsored

by University of Missouri and Barton County Extension. For more information on the scouting report, or to learn how to receive the information earlier by telephone, contact the Barton County Extension Center at (417) 682-3579.

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AREA NEWS Coover Regional Grant awarded The Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in partnership with Commerce Trust Company, awarded $15,000 to the Dade County Health Department/Southwest Area Coalition at the 2015 Coover Regional Grants ceremony in Springfield.

The funding will be used to provide stipends of up to $75 to Dade County patients to help cover the costs of laboratory tests and prescription drugs.

These costs are a barrier to the health department’s goal of being able to provide access to medical care for Dade County residents.

“There is a gap in the clinic where they can come to see the doctor, but have no way to pay for lab tests and prescriptions,” Administrator Pam Allen said.

The Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Regional Grantmaking Program awarded the grant at a ceremony on February 26, at The Commerce Trust

CFO Board Treasurer Roger D. “Dusty” Shaw presents a Coover grant to LeaAnn Blanchard, Lacey Ehrsam, Administrator Pam Allen, Amanda Roberts and Becky Coose, along with CFO board member Karen Miller and Commerce Trust Vice President Jill Reynolds.

Company in Springfield.

The Dade County Health Department/ Southwest Area Coalition grant was among 17 proposals selected for a total of $200,000 in awards from among $1.4

million in requests. The 2015 grant awards are being awarded to agencies working on poverty, senior issues, health, community development and arts issues.

These grants are made

night one to cherish.

Come to Prom Extravaganza and find the perfect attire to attend prom in self-confidence and style. Monarch Formals provides attire to anyone attending a formal event, at no cost, accepting donations only.

Monarch Formals will also be accepting donations of formal dresses, suits, tuxes, shoes, jewel-

ry and accessories, from infant through adult, both boys and girls, men and women, in all sizes, at this event.

For additional information contact monarchformals@gmail.com or find them on facebook.

All items are the property of Monarch Formals and must be returned to them a week after the event.

Monarch Formals to host Prom Extravaganza Are you ready for an unforgettable prom night? Monarch Formals will host a Prom Extravaganza two day event, Friday, March 13, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Lamar High School.

Monarch Formals has collected gently used and new dresses, as well as accessories, to make prom

Immanuel Lutheran to hold 5th Annual Fish 'n Bids LOCKWOOD-The 5th Annual Immanuel Lutheran Fish 'n Bids fish fry and fundraising auction will be held Saturday, March 21, beginning at 5 p.m., at the Immanuel Family Life Center in Lockwood.

The cost of the fish fry dinner is $8 for adults and $5 for children (12 and under). The live auction

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will begin at 6:30 p.m., with Randy Hayes serving as auctioneer, and a silent auction will be held throughout the evening.

Many great items will be up for bid. A list of auction items can be found at www.fishnbids.com, with more being added each

day.

All proceeds go to Immanuel Lutheran School to go towards scholarships, technology and school improvements.

Everyone is invited to join them for a fun evening of food and fellowship.

possible through the generosity of the late Julia Dorothy Coover, who worked for Commerce Bank for 30 years. She established the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation in

1992 to honor her husband’s memory. With this year’s awards the Coover Charitable Foundation surpasses $4 million in grantmaking across the Ozarks since its founding.

“This is always one of

our favorite days of the year,” Commerce Trust Vice President Jill Reynolds said. “It is so rewarding to support the work being done by nonprofits in our rural areas. We are very proud that Mrs. Coover was a long-term Commerce employee and that she had such a generous heart and the passion to help citizens in southwest Missouri.”

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has a network of 45 affiliate foundations, including the DACO Community Foundation and the Lockwood Community Foundation serving Dade County.

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RECORDS DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS

RICHARD LEROY “RICH” JONES FAIRBANKS, Alaska-A celebration of life was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairbanks, for Richard Leroy “Rich” Jones, 70, Fairbanks, who died peacefully, surrounded by family, at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash., on December 16, 2014, from complications associated with multiple sclerosis.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Shirley Jones; daughters, Marcie A. Jones, Hollywood, S.C., and Stacie L. (Jones) Ryman and the pride and joy of his life, his only grandson, Austin Richard Ryman, Fairbanks; his mother and father, Alma and Curtis “Jack” Jones, as well as many cousins and aunts in Lamar, Mo. and his mother-in-law, Betty Whitmore and sister-inlaw, Sammy Whitmore, Emporia, Kan. He will be missed deeply by all.

Mr. Jones was born July 16, 1944, in Lamar, Mo., to Curtis L. and Alma D. (Seay) Jones. After graduating from Lamar High School in 1962, he attended Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kan., where he received a master's degree in printing.

He taught for several years at the Flint Hills Vocational Technical School in Emporia, Kan. He moved to Fairbanks in the summer of 1969 and taught printing at Lathrop High School. In 1970 he was drafted into the Untied States Army, where he became a warrant officer II. He served in Vietnam from 1971 to 1972 as a Cobra Gunship pilot.

While in the U.S. Army he received the Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Gold Star.

He finished his service in Tacoma, Wash. in 1973.

He then returned to Fairbanks in June 1973. He worked for Hutchison Career Center as the printing instructor for many years.

In 1978 he opened The Print Shop in Fairbanks and proudly owned and operated it until fall 2011.

Rich was a lifetime member of The Midnight Sun Lions Club in Fairbanks, where he held each position of the club, including zone member.

He was honored with the President of the Year award on two occasions at the state convention. He received the prestigious Melvin Jones Award, as

well as the Anne Sullivan Award. He deeply enjoyed all fellow Lions and participated in all levels and projects involving the club in Fairbanks. He was a member of American Legion Post 11 in Fairbanks. He belonged to the Trapper's Association, where he enjoyed a lifetime membership. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. He served on the Loan Department Board for North Country Credit Union.

When Rich was younger, he raced motorcycles, cars and snowmachines, for which he received many trophies. He was an avid pilot, owning his own Cessna 180. He enjoyed flying to the Brooks Range to hunt and fish. He loved to camp with his family and go for ice cream with his grandson, Austin.

He was a tireless advocate for multiple sclerosis and could be seen at the M.S. Walk each year. You would often see Rich and his friends at The Diner restaurant or riding his electric cart to Sam's or Sunrise Bagel. Rich was a kind, compassionate, honest and loving human being and friend to all. He was a loving son, husband, father and grandfather.

He cherished his lifelong friendships and really never knew a stranger.

He always enjoyed a good joke, either telling it or listening. Rich was a courageous man, fighting until the very end.

KAREN HURT LAMAR-A memorial service was held at 6 p.m.

Thursday at Daniel Funeral Home for Karen Joyce Hurt, 54, Lamar, who died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, March 1, 2015.

Memorial contributions may be made to her family, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include a son, Stanley Hurt, of the home and a daughter, Tiffany Tiebel, Wichita, Kan. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Stanley Bruce Hurt in 2005; a brother, Clancy Cates and a sister, Clara Covey.

Mrs. Hurt was born July 30, 1960, at Kansas City, Kan., to Jack and Clara (Huffman) Cates and attended schools in Kansas City. She worked as a CNA in home health care. The love of her life were her two children, but she was also known as a mother to everyone.

MARIE YOUNG LAMAR-Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Daniel Funeral Home for Marie Young, 93, Lamar, who died Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at Truman Healthcare Center. A committal service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Missouri Veterans Cemetery near Springfield.

Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or L.I.F.E. Foundation (to be used for Lamar school music program), in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include two half-brothers, Buddie Eugene and Paul Francis Miller, Stoutland; two half-sisters, Doris Smith and husband Elliott, Stoutland and Faye Ross, Brea, Calif.; numerous nephews and nieces and many dear friends including her caregiver, Martha Gardner and Rick and Denise Williams, all of Lamar.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Artie Rothford and William Denzil Miller; four half-brothers, Harold, Hycel, Jim and Russell Miller and two half-sisters, Wanda Howard and Willene Snoderly.

Mrs. Young was born Aug. 4, 1921, at Stoutland, to John H. and Nola (Moore) Miller. At the death of her mother she was reared in the home of her father's twin sister, Victoria “Tody” and Harry Monday. After graduating from Stoutland High School she earned a degree in music education from Springfield Teachers College. On May 24, 1946, at Stoutland, she married Wayne Young, a fellow teacher who shared her interest in education and genuine concern for students. They were married nearly 63 years before his death on April 28, 2009.

She taught music in the Tunas, Richland, Ashland, Stoutland and Liberal school districts, finishing her career at Lamar Elementary School, after teaching more than 35 years. She was a member of Missouri Retired Teachers and was a past worthy matron of Order of Eastern Star. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Lamar.

MARGARET “PEG” JANE RENFRO LOCKWOOD-Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Lockwood United Methodist Church for Margaret “Peg” Jane Renfro, 91, Lockwood, who died at 2:14 p.m.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. Burial was in Lockwood Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, at the Lockwood Funeral Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lockwood Youth Athletic Association.

Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com.

Survivors include four sons, E.D. Williams, Parsons, Kan., Randy Renfro, Kansas City, Mo., Kent Renfro, Lamar and Bob Renfro, Topeka, Kan.; four daughters, Karen Plybon,

Halltown, Sandy Bauer, Pleasant Hope, Marvene Bargman, Topeka, Kan. and Jean Stofko, Fredericksburg, Va.; a brother, Tobe Dennis, Parsons, Kan.; 31 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Ernie Renfro, Jr. and Roy Renfro, and a grandchild, Tyler Bauer.

Mrs. Renfro was born April 12, 1923, in Neosho Falls, Kan., to Sam and Mae (Myers) Dennis. She was a business owner and operator of the Lockwood Bowling Lanes for many years. After retiring she continued working part time at several Lockwood businesses.

She married Ernest “Ernie” Ramsey Renfro on July 12, 1954, in Landon, Kan. He died May 13, 1994.

MARY PETERKA LAMAR-No services will be held for Mary Peterka, 86, Lamar, who died Tuesday, March 3, 2015. The body has been cremated.

Arrangements were under the direction of Konantz Warden Funeral Home.

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

Survivors include two sons, Jay of Lamar and Don of Sacramento, Calif. and a daughter, Janice Leigh, San Bernandino, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert William Peterka.

Mrs. Peterka was born Nov. 18, 1929, in Lamar.

She was a homemaker.

GERALD DRESSLAER LAMAR-A memorial service was held Saturday, at Milford Christian Church for Gerald Dresslaer, 87, Lamar, who died Thursday, March 5, 2015.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Milford Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Maurine Dresslaer; a daughter, Glee Dillinger and husband Chuck; two sons, Maurice Dresslaer and Mark Dresslaer and wife Teresa; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Dresslaer was a World War II/Korean War veteran. He retired from General Motors Leeds, and settled on the family farm in 1986. He loved traveling all over the United States and had a love for fishing and life.

ESTHER EMMA KIRBEY JERICO SPRINGS-Services were held at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, for Esther Emma Kirbey, 95, Jerico Springs, who died at 9:10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at Moore-Few Nursing Home in Nevada.

Brother Lorne Brown officiated. Burial was in Greenfield Cemetery, in Jerico Springs.

Memorial contributions may be made to a fund for the family, in care of the funeral home.

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

Survivors include a son, William Lamb, Nevada; three grandchildren, Tammy (Terry) Gillette-Williams Lamar, Rick Lamb (Sharon) Webster, state of New York and Mike (Carrie) Kirbey, Lamar; 10 great-grandchildren, Katie, Johnathan, Gregory, Tracie, Joni, Kayla, Kimber, Michael, Keeton and Hunter; seven great-greatgrandchildren, Morgan, Jakob, Chris, Taylor, Austin, Kace and Elijah and one on the way.

She was preceded in

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ADRENALINE RUSH 15-GOLD VOLLEYBALL Team will sponsor Feel the Rush, a 5K Fun Run/Walk, to be held Saturday, March 21, at the Lamar High School. Check in will be held at 8 a.m., with the race time to be 9 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place finishers in each age division. The cost to register is $30. For information contact Robin Daniels at 417-214-3345.

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

MILFORD TOWNSHIP ROAD BOARD will meet Wednesday, March 11, 7 p.m., at 515 NE 88th Lane.

FIBER ART GUILD WILL MEET THURSDAY, March 19, 9 a.m., at the Food Station (formerly Denny's). Roll call will be answered with early spring thoughts. Bring memories of even a poem.

THE BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD of Trustees will meet Thursday, March 19, 9:30 a.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. The tentative agenda will include (1) financial report review including approval of bills paid, (2) minutes and (3) director's report.

A BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY COMPUTER training class on Intro to Tablets will be held Monday, March 16, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will cover the basics on both android and Apple tablets. Microsoft Word Basics will be held Friday, April 3, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and will cover creating and formatting a document. Both classes are held at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. To sign up stop by the library or call 417-682-5355.

THE 5TH ANNUAL IMMANUEL LUTHERAN Fish 'n Bids fish fry and fundraising auction will be held Saturday, March 21, beginning at 5 p.m., at the Immanuel Family Life Center in Lockwood. The cost of the fish fry dinner is $8 for adults and $5 for children (12 and under). The live auction will begin at 6:30 p.m., and a silent auction will be held throughout the evening. A list of auction items can be found at www.fishnbids.com. All proceeds go to Immanuel Lutheran School to go towards scholarships, technology and school improvements.

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD WILL MEET Thursday, March 19, 10 a.m., at 694 SE 40th Lane.

BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH will begin nightly revival services on Monday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. Brother Alan Collins is the pastor, with Brother Dusty Armstrong serving as his helper. Bethel is located three miles north of Nevada, just left off Hwy. BB. Their address is 21853 S 1500 Rd. All are invited to attend.

LAMAR SADDLE CLUB WILL HOLD AN appreciation lunch of hotdogs and chips on Saturday, March 28, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the saddle club grounds.

Bring your horse to ride. Everyone is welcome, with new memberships being accepted. A Coggins Clinic, costing $15, will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., with Cody Scheets Farrier Service available at a cost of $50 per horse. All are invited to come enjoy the day.

THE PARADISE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, March 19, 1 p.m., at Morgan's Body Shop, ½ mile north of the cemetery on County Road 138.

LOCKWOOD R-1 HIGH SCHOOL WILL PRESENT their spring musical, “Dorothy in Wonderland” on Saturday, March 28, 6 p.m., at the school gym.

Dinner will also be served. Tickets at the door are $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and younger. Discount tickets are available in advance at the elementary school library, from LaNita Hackney, at the high school from Rebecca Jones and from the high school drama club and student council members.

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH WILL hold its annual fish fry on Friday, March 27, 5:30 p.m. until ?, at Lamar Memorial Hall. There will be fish, fried potatoes and onions, pinto beans, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, hush puppies, cornbread, drink and dessert for $8 for adults, or $5 for children 12 and under.

Takeout orders are also available by calling by 4 p.m. on Friday, March 27, at 417-682-4959 or 417-6822007. Call in takeouts may be picked up at the north basement door starting at 5 p.m. and walk in takeout orders are available at the front door. Proceeds go to Lamar St. Mary's Catholic Church's summer camps for youth and SMYL (St. Mary's Youth Lamar).

DINING TO DONATE, A MONTHLY EVENT to support AOK, will be held Wednesday, March 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Nathan's Place, 1005 Gulf St., Lamar.

The menu will consist of homemade lasagna, lettuce salad, Italian green beans, garlic breadstick and tea, lemonade or water for $6 and is available for dine in or carry out.

THE FIREPLACE & MORE STORE BY Schnelle Sheet Metal will hold a grand opening on Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 1105 Cherry in Lamar. The public is invited to attend.

THE JASPER SURVIVING SPOUSES WILL meet Wednesday, March 11, 11 a.m., at the senior center.

They will eat from the menu. St. Patrick's Day will be celebrated, so wear green. Also, Bingo will be played.

LAMAR COMMUNITY BETTERMENT WILL meet Wednesday, March 11, 12 noon, at the Wolf Center, 801 E. 12th St. Bring a sack lunch and find out what's happening in the community and how you can get involved.

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.

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. death by a brother, Johnny Hughes.

Mrs. Kirbey was born March 14, 1919, in Opolus to John W. and Ruth V. (Cox) Hughes. She was an LPN at the Nevada State Hospital, retiring from there at the age of 65, after 26 years of service.

She lived and worked on the family farm in Jerico

Springs, caring for her cows, chickens, hogs and dogs. She enjoyed putting out a large garden every year and being able to feed her family from what she had grown.

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RECORDS/LEGALS Deaths, continued from page 7 born. Andy preceded her in death. She later married Lue Kirbey on July 4, 1953 and to this union came one son, Kenneth W. Kirbey, who was killed on March 5, 1982, in Alton, Ill. Lue preceded her in death in 1992.

BETTY RYAN LAMAR-A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Milford Christian Church for Betty (Atterberry) Ryan, 75, Lamar, who died Thursday, March 5, 2015, at Freeman Hospital, of a sudden illness. A private family interment of her ashes will be in the family plot at Lake Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.

Contributions may be made to American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061.

Condolences may be shared at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include her husband Richard, of the home; one son, Tom Ryan and wife Shawna, Lamar; two daughters, Melinda Boyer and husband Ron, Santa Clarita, Calif. and Christy Ryan, Lamar; a

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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, Assis-

brother, Francis Atterberry and wife Sue, Springfield; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.

Mrs. Ryan was born March 19, 1939, in Laclede County, to Donald and Margie (Devore) Atterberry. After graduating from Stoutland High School she worked in Springfield, where she met and married Richard Ryan on January 1961.

They had celebrated 54 years of marriage.

In 1966 they moved to Lamar, where they reared their three children, Tom Ryan, Melinda Ryan and Christy Ryan.

Mrs. Ryan was known for her talent in flower arranging. She operated her own flower and gift shop for several years and later worked for two florist shops in Lamar. She also worked at the Precious Moments Wedding Chapel in Carthage for five years. She loved bluegrass music and took up the mandolin in order to play with their many musical brothers and sisters. She, along with her husband, are of the Protestant faith and are members at Milford Christian Church.

FRANCES L. COTTON LUBBOCK, Texas-Services were held at 2 p.m.

Tuesday at Forrest Heights United Methodist Church for Frances L Cotton, 68, who died Friday, March 6, 2015. Burial was at Peaceful Gardens Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters, Denise Powley

tant 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,

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and husband Gerald, Lamar, Mo. and Lynette Hollis, Lubbock; her mother, Velma Cotton; a brother, Jim Cotton and wife Linda; a sister, Debbie Stuart and husband Rick; nine grandchildren and a soon to be great-grandchild.

LOYD PENNELL LAMAR-Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Konantz Warden Funeral Home for Loyd Albert Pennell, 94, Lamar, who died Friday, March 6, 2015, at his home. Lonnie Pennell will officiate.

Burial will be in Round Prairie Cemetery, near Milford.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this evening (Wednesday) at the funeral home.

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

Survivors include two sons, Harry Albert Pennell and wife Linda (also a stepdaughter) and Carl Arthur and wife Renee and a daughter, Linda Strong and husband John, all of Lamar; six stepchildren, Gary Moenning and wife Peggy, Chuck Moenning and wife Sherry, Scott Moenning and wife Thelma, Barbra Lawrence and husband Eric and

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

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Ashley “Tootie” Moenning and fiance Al Brown; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; four brothers, Louis, Jasper, Harold, Osceola and Luther and Pennell, Lamar and two sisters, Edith and Wilma Pennell, Lamar.

He was preceded in death by a son, Darrel Loyd and a daughter, Bonnie Marie, who passed in infancy; two brothers, Roy and Leonard and three sisters, Viola Blackford, Mary Harris and Rosie Kaderly.

Mr. Pennell was born July 30, 1920, in Anita, Iowa to Alfred L. and Enola (Parish) Pennell.

His family settled around the Dudenville area for a while, before settling in Barton County near Milford. He served as a B17 airplane mechanic during World War II. He was employed both at Morris Farm Supply and International Dealership in Lamar and later McKinney's Implement, retiring in 1983. He also farmed and ran a sawmill.

He was a member of the Newport Baptist Church.

He married Betty Lou Sparks on Jan. 31, 1953, in Lamar. She died in October of 1985. He married Martha Aline (Leeper) Moenning on Aug. 8, 1990. She too preceded him in death.

Thursday, March 5, 2015.

Burial was at Lake Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stockton Senior Center or Church on the Hill, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include her husband, “Duke”, of the home; two daughters, Diann Collier and husband Bob, Kansas City, Mo. and Donna Kelly and husband Mike, Bryan, Ohio; a sister, Deana Harris, Springfield; five grandchildren, Patrick, Shaun, Shannon, David and John and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Bud; a sister, Norma and an infant daughter, Carol Louise Smith.

Mrs. Smith was born May 14, 1932, at Lamar, to Frank and Opal (Washburn) Greiner and attended schools in Lamar. After school she married Donald Ray “Duke” Smith at Lamar. She had worked as a bank teller in the different places they lived throughout the midwest, but her real job was being a homemaker. She loved her flower gardens, crafting, being a seamstress and rearing their children.

She attended Church on the Hill in Stockton.

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LAMAR-Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Konantz Warden Funeral Home for Robert Medlin, 90, Lamar, who died Monday, March 9, 2015, at Truman Healthcare Center.

Pastor Mark Turnbough will officiate. Burial will

STOCKTON-Services were held at 11 a.m.

Monday at Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar for Kathryn Louise Smith, 82, Stockton, who died unexpectedly at her home on

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 Ave-

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follow at Lake Cemetery.

The full obituary will appear in next week's Democrat and can also be viewed at www.konantzwarden.com.

EVAJO ANN WOODS GOLDEN CITY-Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Antioch Cemetery, east of Pennsboro, for Evajo Ann Woods, 76, Golden City, who died at 3:15 p.m.

Friday, March 6, 2015, at Barton County Memorial Hospital in Lamar. Kevin Johnson will officiate.

Arrangements are under the direction of Pugh Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Awareness.

Survivors include her children, Ronald Woods, Denair, Calif., Michael and wife Debra, Lockwood; Vonda Woods Badgett, Greenfield, Carla Palmer and husband Mark and Donna Henard and husband Kenny, both of Golden City; two sisters, Helen Brackett, Bullhead City, Ariz. and Kathy Greek, Modesto, Calif.; a brother, Jean Shankles, Manteca, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Woods was born June 6, 1938, in Bixby, Okla., to Leonard and Bertha (Jenkins) Burgin.

She had been in linen distribution at the Immanuel Medical Center in Turlock, Calif., until retiring in 1999. She relocated to Golden City at that time.

She loved reading and watching old westerns and other old movies.

nue, 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 ju-

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS Legals, continued from page 8 risdiction. 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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IN THE 28TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI Plaintiff/Petitioner 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of SHARON GARFIELD, Deceased.

Estate No. 14B4-PR00014 NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF SHARON GARFIELD, 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 and 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 April 7, 2015, 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, Attorney 206 West 10th Street Lamar, MO 64759 (417) 682-6003 georgednichols@att.net s-MARK GARFIELD, Personal Representative 3-4,11,18,25-4tc IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of CHARLES E. CURLESS, Deceased.

Estate No. 15B4-PR00003 AMENDED 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, CHARLES D. 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 10 Northridge Drive, Lamar, MO 64759 and the Personal Representative's attorney is GEORGE D. 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

CLASSIFIEDS Cards of Thanks The family of Robert Townley would like to express our thanks for all the prayers, calls, cards, food, encouraging words and other acts of kindness during the illness and loss of our loved one. We are grateful for your love and thoughtfulness.

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings - Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., 1104 Alcoholics Anony- Broadway, Memorial mous meets every Hall Basement.

Sunday, 5 p.m., in the basement of Lamar Services Offered Memorial Hall, 1104 Broadway. All meetings Looking To Have Your are nonsmoking.

Special Notices

NOTICE TO AIRPORT CONSULTANTS The City of Lamar, MO is hereby soliciting statements of qualifications and experience from airport consultants for projects at the Lamar Municipal Airport (LLU). Subject to receipt of Federal and/or Missouri Department of Transportation, funding, these projects may include the following: 1.

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Rehabilitate Runway 3-21, Connecting Taxiway and Apron (Est. Cost = $200,000) Master Plan/ALP, Exhibit A Update (Est. Cost = $150,000) Fuel Facility Improvements (Est. Cost = $400,000) T-Hangar and Taxilane Construction (Est. Cost = $750,000) AWOS Installation (Est. Cost = $200,000) Parallel Taxiway Construction (Est. Cost = $900,000) Assist with required environmental actions and documentation.

Assist with Easement and Fee Simple Land Acquisitions Prepare annual FAA ACIP data sheet cost reports and updates.

Services required include, but are not limited to architectural and engineering services for preliminary, design, bidding and construction phases, including incidental special services, for the above listed projects as funded under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. A qualification based selection process conforming to FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14D will be utilized to select the most qualified firm. Fee information will not be considered in the selection process and should not be submitted with the statement of qualifications.

Selection Criteria will include: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k.

Capability to perform all aspects of the project including construction observation and materials testing Recent experience in similar projects Professional qualifications of key personnel Implementation of Affirmative Action Plan Current workload Ability to meet schedules within budget Quality of previous airport projects undertaken Knowledge of FAA standards and policies Demonstration of understanding of the projects Capability to furnish qualified inspectors Firm reputation

Statements of qualifications should be limited to ten (10) pages, 8 ½” x 11”, single-sided. Page limit excludes 2page (maximum) cover letter, cover, table of contents, dividers, and resumes of key personnel, provided no additional information is included on these pages. The final selection by the committee reviewing the proposals will generally be made following the completion of review of proposals. The selection committee does, however, reserve the right to conduct interviews for the top rated firms if the committee deems it necessary. If interviews are conducted, selection will be made following interviews.

Fees will be negotiated for projects as Federal and/or State funds become available.

This contract is subject, but not limited to the following federal provisions:       

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 520 of the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 18.36(i) - Access to Records DOT Regulation 49 CFR part 20 - Lobbying and Influencing Federal Employees DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 26 - Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Participation DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 29 - Government-Wide Debarment and Suspension DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 30 - Federal Trade Restriction Clause

Interested firms should submit five (5) copies of their statement of qualifications and experience along with references to the following address, no later than 11:00 a.m. (CST), March 31st, 2015.

City of Lamar, Missouri C/O Lynn Calton, City Administrator 1104 Broadway, Lamar, MO 64759

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 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 March 4, 2015. s-James V. Nichols, Judge 3-4,11,18,25-4tc In Re: Justin V. Sprouls, a single person TRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Justin V. Sprouls, a single person dated 11/05/2004, and recorded on 11/08/2004 Document 2004-2437 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Barton County, MISSOURI, the under-

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signed Successor Trustee, will on 04/06/2015 at 2:30 PM at the West Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, Lamar, Mo. 64759 , sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: ALL OF 70 FEET OF AND ACROSS THE WEST END OF LOTS FOUR (4) AND FIVE (5), IN BLOCK FIVE (5), OF FIRST ADDITION TO LAMAR, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI,

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TOGETHER WITH THE EAST HALF OF VACATED 14 FOOT ALLEY LYING WEST AND ADJACENT TO SAID LOTS 4 AND 5; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT DATED AUGUST 29, 1956, IN BOOK 270 PAGE 288..

Substitute Trustee Corporation SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE www.substitutetrusteecorp. com Published in the Lamar Democrat File #: SPRJUNOR First publication date 03/11/2015 3-11,18,25-4-1-4tc

formed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis".

month/$250 deposit.

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601 E. 19th St., South2 Bedroom, 1 Bath ern Meadows Apts., apartment for rent. $395 417-777-1440.

10 • Wednesday, March 11, 2015

SPORTS

Lady Eagles see amazing run end

By CHRIS MORROW

www.lamardemocrat.com

ate only two seniors from Jasper rolled Archie 51this year's team, Monica 33 in the district champiCLINTON-First half Steeves and Haley Ben- onship game at Butler. foul trouble and a hot nett. shooting opponent combined to bring the Jasper Lady Eagles remarkable season to an end Wednesday night in the Class 2 state sectional at Clinton.

The Skyline Tigers hit clutch shots down the stretch and converted eight straight fourth quarter free throws and 11-of-12 second half foul shots on their way to a 66-47 victory, ending the Lady Eagles season with a record of 27-2. According to the Lady Eagles Facebook page, along the way they won their first district championship in 19 seasons to go with three other tournament wins and an undefeated Spring River Valley Conference title.

The Lady Eagles trailed 34-25 at the half. An offensive rebound and putback by junior Brianna Cawyer, after a bucket by Anne Marie Anibal, cut Skyline's advantage to five early in the third quarter.

The Lady Tigers followed with a three pointer, but Jasper's Lexie Royster Chris Morrow/Lamar Democrat countered with one of The Jasper Lady Eagles dropped their Class her own. Back-to-back 2 state sectional showdown with Skyline last buckets by junior Morgan week, when the two teams faced off at Clinton.

Winchester kept the Lady Here, Jasper's Monica Steeves dribbles past Tigers within five. The Skyline's Madison Brethower. quarter ended with Jasper down 47-39.

Anibal scored Chris on the Morrow/ Lady Lamar Eagles Democrat first posJasper session junior of the Morgan fourth Winchester quarter. was a key Royster to the Lady then hit a Eagles running wildly jumper successful over a season. Here defendshe scores in er and last week's Elizabeth sectional Maneval loss to added Skyline at a free Clinton. throw as Jasper kept it close, but then Winchester fouled out while fighting for a rebound. Maneval would foul out later and Skyline's freshman guard Kaylee DaMitz went 6-for-6 from the line, as Jasper was forced to foul to try and close the gap and stop the clock.

Royster led the Lady Eagles with 12 points.

Anibal had 11. After falling behind 11-4 early, Jasper rallied to lead 12-11.

The Lady Eagles gradu-

Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO

Feel the rush with 5K fun run/walk

The Adrenaline Rush 15-Gold Volleyball Team is sponsoring a Feel the Rush 5K Fun Run/Walk, to be held Saturday, March 21. The event will begin at Lamar High School, 503 Maple St., with check-in/registration to begin at 8 a.m., followed by the race time of 9 a.m.

Prizes will be awarded for first, sec-

ond and third place finishers in each age division.

The cost is $30 and must be made payable to Adrenaline Rush Volleyball, c/o Robin Daniels, 779 NW 110th Lane, Liberal, MO 64762. For more information or to obtain an entry form via e-mail contact Eby Mooney at 417-214-3801.

Lamar Tigers sixth grade boys basketball finish exciting season Despite the late February snowfall, the sixth grade boys traveled to Diamond on February 27, to play in the league's championship tournament.

Coached by Bruce Belline, Brian Griffith and Mike Wooldrige, the team consisted of Bayley Wright, Ethan Pittsenbarger, Zane Reavley, Rylan Wooldridge, Mason Bartholomew, Cody O'Sullivan,

Breckon Roberts, Sam O'Neal, Ben Wilhelm and Cade Griffith.

Going into the tournament the boys were 7-1 in league play. Their only loss, by four points, came in the first game against Everton after a key player went down with an injury. After that the boys worked hard in practice, dominating most of their games.

Unfortunately, in the tournament they again fell four points

short of beating Miller, in a hard fought battle of will and talent.

"I was so proud of the boys for giving 110 percent in back-to-back games. They really wanted to win and left everything they had on the court.

Not the way we wanted to finish the season, but it was a great season nonetheless. They learned a lot from Bruce about basketball and sportsmanship." said Coach Griffith.