3-18-15 Lamar Democrat

Serving Lamar, Golden City, Lockwood, Jasper, Sheldon, Mindenmines and Liberal for 145 years. Incorporating The Daily Democrat, Golden City Herald & Lockwood Luminary.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

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Search is on for Century Farms in southwest Missouri

SPRINGFIELD-If your farm has been in your family since December 31, 1915, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm.

To qualify, farms must meet the following guidelines. The same family must have owned the farm for 100 consecutive years. The line of ownership from the original settler or buyer may be through children, grandchildren, siblings, and nephews or nieces, including through marriage

Melody Metzger/Lamar Democrat A festive group of Red Hat ladies joined together on Thursday, March 12, at the Barton County Senior Center in Lamar. Pictured are, left to right, Sue Forrester, Loeta Thompson, Maxine Chesnut, Maxine Rakestraw, Robbie King, Dorothy Roberts and Margaret Wattenbarger.

Center administrator Stormy Cuba had the tables decorated in a St. Patrick's Day theme. Following lunch, a rousing game of Mexican Train dominoes was scheduled, as well as much merriment by the ladies.

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Commission opens bids for GIS mapping system

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

LAMAR-Another step toward purchase of a much needed Geographical Information System (GIS) was taken by the Barton County Commission at its March 9 meeting. Six bids were opened, five from in-state vendors and one from Illinois. The bid amounts varied widely, from as low as $32,500 to over $100,000.

Presiding Commissioner Mike Davis said the bids will have to be carefully studied to determine if they are bidding on the same type of equipment.

When acquired, the mapping system will be stored in the office of Assessor Ivan Frieden.

A meeting has been set for 1:30 p.m., March 16, in the commission chamber for extended discussion and comparison of products.

Since other entities of Barton County government, including school districts, will be using the equipment, several meetings, including representatives from the entities, are likely. It is altogether possible that some of the bidders may be summoned for demonstrations.

Davis said he hoped a decision on the overall best bid could be reached by the first of April.

BCMH Board votes to re-appoint physicians The Barton County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees meeting on February 23 was called to order by Chairperson Karen Wegener. Other members present were Tom Shaw and Jill Purinton. Also in attendance were Wendy Duvall, CEO; Marlys Buckner, director of nursing; Eden Ogden, director quality/risk management and Sheila Heckmaster, director of human resources. Guests were Dr. Hopkins, chief of medical staff and Eva Davis. The January 19 and 23 minutes were approved as written.

Duvall stated that any information concerning the property tax levy issue, released by the facility, has to be approved by the board. A change is being made in the way contractual deduction calculations are done and Duvall explained that

calculations would be figured off of gross charges, with Medicare and Medicaid being combined into one entry, instead of two separate line items on the income statement. “Overall, January was a decent month,” said Duvall, “We had a loss of $31,000 for the month and $31,000 year to date.

Duvall reported that a bond payment had been made in February and that monthly payments have been recalculated to capture all unpaid past amounts and will be caught up by June, in order for the July principal and interest payments to be made to bond holders without utilization of the reserve monies.

The clinics were reported to have done well in January and Duvall said that they have idensee BOARD, page 4A

INDEX

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

Voters will be going to the polls on April 7 and one of the decisions they must make is whether or not to raise Barton County Memorial Hospital's property tax levy. The following are facts concerning the issue: The property tax levy for 2015 is $0.1083/$100 taxable property valuation. BCMH has never asked for a levy higher than set by the state and the hospital has a projected property tax revenue for 2015 of $186,424. The requested additional property tax levy is $0.3249/$100 taxable proper-

Projects chosen for CB Project Book

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat

Lamar Community Betterment met at 12 noon on Wednesday, March 11, at the Wolf Building. President Ron Hager called the meeting to order, followed by approval of last month's minutes. The treasurer's report was given by Ginnie Keatts, who reported that several donations had been received for T.A.T.S., with around $900 being turned over to the city.

She also stated that the match for the CB grant had been made

for the year.

Hager reported that the Gilkey Building is no more and that if the lot had not already been seeded, it would be soon. John Adams stated that the paperwork for Affordable Equity Partners would be resubmitted this December, with hopes that the senior apartments will eventually become a reality.

In a discussion concerning the CB Project Book, it was noted that Ed Moore with the Lamar Free Fair had been contacted regarding entry in the book and that he would be more than hap-

Public invited to judge Clarification online interior design competition In the March 11 edition of the Democrat, it was reported that building principals for the 2015-16 school year were unanimously re-employed by the R-I Board of Education. That is correct as all principals were re-employed.

However, for the high school principal, the vote was 6 to 1.

Eby Mooney cast the negative vote.

Facts concerning Barton County Memorial Hospital property tax levy

“If you enjoy looking through or all of the categories. interior design magazines, this “These are real rooms for is for you,” says Jane Moyer, real people with real budgets,” owner of Decorating Den In- says Moyer. “This is a great teriors in Lamar. “You can be opportunity for people to get part of the online judging of some inspiration and ideas for an International a decorating projDream Room ect they’ve been competition. Last considering for "...You’ll see year we had more their own home. than 25,000 votes three rooms some of these The from around the with the highest world.” rooms in national number of votes The voting site will get People’s magazines in Choice Awards is www.drvoting. decoratingden. at our company’s the months com and is open national conferfor everyone from ence to be held in ahead.”

March 20 through Jacksonville, Fla. April 11. There in May. You’ll see are before and after photos, some of these rooms in nawith brief descriptions of each tional magazines in the months makeover. The categories are: ahead.”

Bathrooms, bedrooms, chil- The room makeovers have dren’s rooms, commercial, din- been designed and furnished ing rooms, family rooms, home by design professionals from offices, kitchens, living rooms, Decorating Den Interiors, window treatments, outdoor North America’s largest home spaces and miscellaneous. Visi- furnishings and interior design tors to the site can vote in any franchise company.

py to be included. Hager will get him the forms necessary to get started. It was determined that the other four projects would be AOK, the 1st Street Overpass, BCMH's Health Fair and the Lamar R-1 School remodel. This makes a total of five projects to be included in the book. Elaine Davis said that the youth would have entries for Media Smart and the city park restroom renovation project they are currently working on.

Hager stated that he had contacted Jason Stewart with MoDOT regarding whether CB

ty valuation. The total property tax levy in 2016, if approved by voters of Barton County, would be $0.4332/$100 taxable property valuation. The additional property tax revenue this increase will generate is $559.272.

The total property tax revenue based on 2015 property valuations is $745,696. In 2014, BCMH's cost to provide healthcare services to the uninsured was $1,632,025.

Anyone wishing to have someone from the hospital come speak to their employees or group should call Amy Neher at 417-681-5107.

could be put in agreement with MoDOT, rather than the city, in regards to a Lamar sign. Stewart apologized for “dropping the ball” on the decision and said that he would get back to Hager as soon as possible. Alternate sights for the sign were discussed.

It was noted that nominations for the youth and adult MCB awards would need to be decided, followed by suggestions from the group. A decision should be made at the next CB see PROJECT, page 4A

St. Mary's Catholic Church to serve annual fish fry St. Mary's Catholic Church will hold its annual fish fry on Friday, March 27, at Lamar Memorial Hall. Serving will be from 5:30 p.m. to ? A menu of fish, fried potatoes and onions, pinto beans, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, hush puppies, cornbread, drink and dessert will be available at $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.

Takeout orders are also available by calling 417-6824959 or 417-682-2007 by 4

p.m. on March 27. Call in takeouts may be picked up at the north basement door, beginning at 5 p.m. Walk-in takeout orders will also be available at the front door.

All proceeds go to benefit Lamar St. Mary's Catholic Church fundraising for summer camps for youth, SMYL (St. Mary's Youth Lamar) and other church related events.

Bring your family and friends and enjoy some good home cooking.

The Lamar Saddle Club will serve an appreciation lunch of hotdogs and chips on Saturday, March 28, 12 noon to 5 p.m., at the saddle club grounds. A Coggins Clinic will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at a cost of $15. Cody Scheets Farrier Service will be

available at $50 a horse.

The cost is minimal for anyone wanting to become a member of the saddle club. A family membership is $20 per year, with an individual membership of $10.

Bring your horse to ride. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy the day.

Lamar Saddle Club to serve appreciation lunch

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CORRESPONDENTS Sheldon

By DARLENE SHERIDAN

Saturday morning there was a large crowd at the monthly Lion’s Club breakfast. The Lion’s Club holds a breakfast the first Saturday of each month, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the Lion’s Club on Main Street in Sheldon, as a fundraiser.

The community was saddened by the news of the death of Shelley Briscoe on March 7, at the Barnes Jewish Hospital in St Louis. Shelley and her daughters, Thomara and Mya, moved to El Dorado Springs about a year ago.

She and her family had been my neighbors for years and we extend sympathy to the family. The services were Wednesday at 2 p.m., at the BlandHackleman Funeral Home, with Rev. Jack Daniels and Rev. Jerod Lamb officiating. Burial was at Virgil City Cementary. Memorial donations are being directed to the Shelley Briscoe Nursing Scholarship Fund, in care of the funeral home.

A large crowd of church members, friends and family attended a shower Sunday afternoon for Ashley McKinney and baby Jaden.

Everyone is enjoying the improved weather, with temperatures reaching in the 60’s.

Reservations are now being accepted for the 2015 alumni banquet. It will be held May 23 and the class of 1965 will host the event.

The meal will cost $10 and can be mailed to P.O. Box 502, Sheldon, Mo. 64784.

They can also be placed by calling 417-884-2445 or 884-5103. Please help spread the word to all alumni. Also information is being requested of any alumni who has died in the last year.

On March 23, the Community Betterment Group will conduct a candidate forum for those who are running for city council and mayor. It will be at the Donaldson Building and

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all interested voters are is. She is a retired English and Illinois planned for teacher, was a sub for the when time opens up for encouraged to attend.

Y in water exercise until me. As it is I have to stay this year and they wanted close until they come in her to teach full time, but and finish my floors. Still she didn’t want to be tied batching here, but they say down. She also is a judge they are coming back on for flower arrangement Monday. Hooray. Oh yes,

By GAIL LEAMING and horticulture.

I squeezed in a birthday Now Carol was my his- party for Peggy Foreste on This weather is just torian of Oklahoma. She Saturday afternoon. What beautiful and Clea Klee- is going to let me know a large family she has and man, Evelyn Gasper and when Red Earth Days are. so many were there to myself picked about the I would love to take Clea show their love for her. I best two days of travel and Kamala to see it. Carol only knew the first gento Oklahoma City. What was my banker, as I didn’t eration and some of the wonderful friends I have want to change my bank- second. When I got to out there and they made ing account so she cashed the great- greats I got lost. my traveling companions all my checks out there.

Peggy was my tax lady for feel so welcome. Our first Evelyn, Kamala, Anasta- years, as well as my next stop was at the UAW of- zia and Addyson went to door neighbor when our fice, to do some business, Springer Hill last Tuesday kids were little. but ended up staying for with me and it was a fun Oh yes, this was my bit an hour or more with two evening. We learned a lot of wisdom given to me great gals, Debbie and Tif- about the blues music. this week (you learn a fany. They made us feel so Addy loves music and was lot at Cooky's) - Do you at home and I sure miss really enjoying the guitar. know why nudism and them from my stay out She has a little walker that liberalism are the same? there. They suggested that has a piano layout for the Because in your mind it we go to Bricktown and feet and she loves playing looks good, but in real life take the canal ride and see it. Then on Friday night I not so much! the new bronze statues of was at the Milford Church the Land Run, which has for the music there and been added since I had then on Saturday more been on the boat with music at Red Oak 2. When Ron. It is the longest run it gets a little warmer mayof statues in the United be Addy can travel some States and still has 35 feet with me and love all muBy MAXINE MORIN to be added. The artist sic. I can’t remember a is on the buckboard and time that we didn’t have It is getting closer to the dog that is chasing music in our house, or spring. My maple tree is the stagecoach is his blue some of us singing when covered with red buds. heeler. Evelyn took a pic- we were growing up.

Hey! There were four robture of the statues with the There is a shop hop ins in my yard last week, tallest building in Okla- coming up and I still hopping around like crahoma (the eighth tallest have a trip to Arkansas zy. I thought they must west of the Mississippi) in the background. Quite continued from page 1A impressive.

The first night we ate or adoption. The farm century farms," said Blake supper with Carol and must be at least 40 acres Hurst, president. "We apPhillip York, who were of the original land ac- plaud the hardworking great hosts and sent quisition and make a farm families that have brownies with us to snack financial contribution kept us fed and clothed on for the next day. They to the overall farm in- for generations. They repwanted us to stay the come. resent an important part night, but we already had a "It is important to of our heritage and laid a hotel. The next day we had honor and respect our foundation for the bounty a quick visit with the gang history," said Michael Americans enjoy every at the YMCA, but I didn’t Ouart, vice provost for day." get to see Robert Pitt who University of Missouri Since Missouri began was the guy who taught Extension. "These farms the program in 1976, more me the Miranbula. Maybe represent both Mis- than 8,000 century farms next time Robert. Then souri's cultural heritage have been recognized.

Carol and Jean K. met us and the good steward- For applications received for lunch. I could sit and ship that our farmers by May 1, a $65 fee covers listen to Jean for days. Her strive for." the cost of a certificate, memories and stories of In 2008, the Missouri farm sign and booklet for her times of growing up Farm Bureau joined approved applicants. If the (she is 85 young in two MU Extension and the application is received beweeks). She was also my go MU College of Agricul- tween May 1 and May 15, to for advice when I lived ture, Food and Natural the cost is $75. Applicaout there. I hope I can be Resources as a program tions must be postmarked as active and going as she sponsor.

by May 15, 2015, to be "Missouri Farm Bu- considered. reau is a proud partner Applications can easily in the recognition of be completed online. For teer hours were reported.

The group repeated the Preamble in unison and the secretary and treasurer reports were read and approved.

Following the membership report, the 6th District president presented the auxiliary president with an auxiliary pin and spoke to the group on the value of members, thanking each one for any help “Big jobs usually they had given to vetergo to the men who ans.

The meeting closed prove their ability to with the chaplain giving the closing prayer and outgrow small ones.” was adjourned to meet on April 13, for a 6:30 p.m. pot luck supper.

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Maxine's Musings

Century,

Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO

be tired and hungry after a long migration from the south, so I looked for something to toss out in the yard. Opened the fridge door and all I could see was a hard boiled egg.

Surely it will break if I toss it out in the yard and the robins could eat. Well, that egg just laid there like a hen had just passed it.

The lady that delivered my lunch came in carrying an egg saying, “Look what I found in your front yard.”

So I had to tell her the story. What is that old saying? Dumb things always catch up with you!

The Classi Lassies Red Hat ladies gathered at the senior center for lunch on March 12. The entire room was decorated for St. Patrick's Day; even shamrocks on the ceiling. Hostesses were Doris Woods and Loeta Thompson.

Queen Mother Sue Hobson extended a gracious welcome and also gave the invocation. Keeping with the Irish theme, the menu featured potato soup, chef salad and apple crisp. Delicious! Birthdays honored were Donna Letton and Darlene Harper. Door prizes went to Rosalea McClintock, Sue Hobson, Maxine Rakestraw and Robbie King. The April 9 luncheon will be at the Marketside Cafe. Truman Roses will hold a “sing-a-

long” on April 2, 2 p.m., at Truman Healthcare. The Ruby Red Notes will entertain. Maxine Rakestraw will host a cookout on May 14. Each Lassie shared an Irish blessing, as they thanked Stormy and staff for their welcome.

I had a nice surprise Saturday. Grandson Mitch Orahood called, saying they would be over for a visit. When the doorbell rang in came Mitch, Jennifer and my great-granddaughter, Rosie. They used spring break for a visit to Lamar. Donna Wescott, Jamey Wescott and another great-granddaughter, Jazmine Wescott, join us. Mitch and family were leaving Sunday for their home in Arlington, Texas.

Made my day!! Mitch grew up in Lamar. His parents are Max and Kathy Orahood and Karen and Terry Riegel.

Jess and Clara Searles were honored on Sunday, Jan. 18, to celebrate their wedding anniversary. The occasion was hosted by their children and grandchildren. A belated “Happy Anniversary” to the Searles.

Happy St. Pat's Day! That was Eddie and my wedding anniversary.

May God be with our military troops, keeping them safe. Until next time....

application forms and information, call Extension Publications toll-free at 1-800-292-0969, contact

your local MU Extension office, or visit the program website at extension.missouri.edu/centuryfarm.

CLUB NOTES SHELDON AMERICAN LEGION AND AUXILIARY

The Sheldon American Legion and Auxiliary met Monday, March 9, for the monthly pot luck dinner. In observance of the founding of the American Legion 96 years ago, Auxiliary President Dorothy Mundy presented a birthday cake to the legion post, with ViceCommander Robert Moran accepting the cake for the post members.

Table grace was given

by Al Mundy preceding the 6:30 p.m. supper.

Special guests introduced were 6th District Auxiliary President Pat Lord of Warrensburg and Chuck and Shirlee Shroder of Stockton.

Following introductions, members joined in repeating the Pledge of Allegiance and separate business meetings were held.

Auxiliary President Mundy called the meeting to order and Chaplain Connie Stump gave the opening prayer. Roll Call of members and volun-

LAMAR COUNTRY CLUB LADIES ASSOCIATION Joann Jones was the hostess Tuesday, March 10, for Bridge. The winners were Imogene Williams, first and Dorothy Roberts, second.

The hostess for March 17 is scheduled to be Gloria Kurtz, with Rosalee Potter to be the hostess on Tuesday, March 24.

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Missouri Career Centers offer On-The-Job Training Missouri Career Centers offer On-the-Job Training (OJT) to help businesses save hiring and training costs for new hires. The OJT program provides 50 percent reimbursement of the wages of workers hired through the program for up to 1040 hours of onthe-job training, workers that possess a proven work ethic with valuable skills gained from prior

employment and education/training, and ongoing guidance and support from Career Center staff, with minimal paperwork.

OJT program steps include contacting the nearest Missouri Career Center to confirm eligibility, identifying potential candidates who are referred through a career center or are referred by businesses to a Career Center and developing,

completing and signing the training agreement prior to the start date of the OJT employee.

Businesses can participate if the OJT position is permanent and full-time (32 plus hours per week) and the business participates in E-Verify. Those interested can learn more about E-Verify at http:// www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

To learn how your business can participate con-

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tact Jeri Phillips at the Missouri Career Center in Joplin by calling 417540-6254 or e-mailing jeri.phillips@ded.mo.gov.

Missouri Division of Workforce Development is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Missouri TTY Users can call 800-735-2966 or dial 7-1-1.

Taffners to celebrate 50th

Edward Jones ranks No. 6 on Fortune magazine's Best Companies to Work For list Financial services firm Edward Jones ranked No. 6 on Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For 2015" list, with its 16th appearance on the prestigious list, according to Pat Barr, Edward Jones financial advisor in Barton County.

Edward Jones' 16 Fortune rankings also include top 10 finishes for 12 years, top five rankings for six years and consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003.

Last year the firm ranked No. 4 overall.

In the Fortune survey of associates, for which the ranking is predominantly based, 94 percent of Edward Jones associates said they have pride in the work they do. And 96 percent of associates say that overall, Edward Jones is a great place to work.

The full list and related stories appear in the March 9 issue of Fortune magazine and at www. fortune.com/best-companies.

Fortune partners annually with Great Place

to Work to conduct the most extensive employee survey in corporate America to identify the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Two-thirds of a company's survey score is based on the results of the Trust Index Employee Survey, which is sent to a random sample of employees from each company. This survey asks questions related to their attitudes about management's credibility, overall job satisfaction and camaraderie. The other third of the scoring is based on the company's responses to the institute's Culture Audit, which includes detailed questions about pay and benefit programs and a series of open-ended questions about hiring practices, internal communications, training, recognition programs and diversity efforts.

In addition to the Fortune honor, Edward Jones was ranked No. 1 on the People's Picks: 20 Great Workplaces in Financial Services list by the workplace review web site, Great Rated!

That ranking comes from an anonymous survey of Edward Jones associates and also was administered by the workplace culture experts at Great Place to Work.

Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company, provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm's 14,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly seven million clients. Edward Jones, which ranked No. 6 on Fortune magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2015, is headquartered in St. Louis. Fortune and Time Inc. are not affiliated with and do not endorse products or services of Edward Jones. The Edward Jones website is located at www.edwardjones.com and its recruiting website is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.

The family of Henry and Carolyn Taffner invite you to help them celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, March 28, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Milford Christian Church.

They were married March 20, 1965 at Lamar First Christian Church. If unable to attend, they would appreciate cards sent to 665 NE 90th Lane, Lamar, MO 64759.

Williams – Lea engagement

John and Cathy Williams, Liberal, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin to James Lea, son of John and Penny Lea, Hollister. Kristin is a 2007 graduate of Liberal High School, a 2011 graduate of College of the Ozarks with a Bachelor's degree in Allied Heath Science and a 2014 graduate of University of Arkansas with a Master's degree in Kinesiology. She is employed at MercyMinistries, St. Louis, as food and fitness manager. James is a 2006 graduate of Hollister High School and a 2010 graduate of College of the Ozarks with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. He is employed with OK Foods as a service tech in Fort Smith, Ark. The couple's wedding will be held at The Barn at Stone Valley Plantation, Pleasant Hope, on April 11.

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METZGER’S MUTTERINGS

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Hasn't this been a glorious week, weather wise?

Or at least it was until Friday. However, the weekend is supposed to

be nice and I think everyone is ready. We had a glorious day last Sunday as the entire gang (myself, Gary, Jud, Meghan, Kobyn, Landon and Cooper) spent the weekend in Kansas City and as it

Letter to editor Dear Editor: Does anybody remember the old Hawthorne Elementary School in Carthage? I went there from 1973 to 1976 and 1977 to part of 1978. In 1976 to 1977, I went to Columbia School in Carthage.

Hawthorne Elemen-

tary School brings back good memories for me when I think about the old school. It's sad it doesn't exist any more.

Anyone from Carthage feel the same way I do?

Sincerely, William Sollenberger Lockwood

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happened, Kansas City was actually 10 degrees warmer than it was in Lamar, which doesn't occur very often. Jud and his gang went up Friday, as for some reason they thought it might be too hard getting everything together to be at Kobyn's game in Gallatin at noon on Saturday. Gary and I don't have that problem, so decided to go up early Saturday morning.

As it turned out Kobyn had three basketball games, although somewhat shorter than what we are used to, so he was done early afternoon. Kobyn doesn't have anyone to really work with him on his game, so he is decent, but probably not one of the best. However, I can definitely say he was the best looking boy on the court! He enjoys playing and is still young, with many more years before he has to get serious. Of course both of his parents are very competi-

tive, so they push him to be better, where I just tell him to do his best. Guess that's the difference between parents and grandparents!

We ended up staying at a hotel on the Kansas side of Kansas City and instead of getting adjoining rooms, we were across the hall from each other.

This made for an interesting exchange of kids, as ours was the “cool room”, where they wanted to hang out – Jud included!

Eventually we donned our swimsuits and headed down to the pool for fun and games and fun it was. Following the pool, we ordered pizza to be delivered and had a pizza party in “the cool” room.

The next morning we all met downstairs for breakfast, followed by a late checkout and an excursion across town to Sky Zone in Shawnee, Kan. For anyone that doesn't know, Sky Zone is a huge indoor trampoline park.

Needless to say Kobyn had a blast and Landon finally got into it after a few tries. Of course he wants to do anything big brother does, so he had to try his hand at whatever Kobyn tried. Kobyn still doesn't relish the roll of big brother, but he does a pretty good job and Landon adores him.

We left the trampoline park around 3 p.m., and Kobyn didn't have to be back to his mom until 6 p.m., so we were trying to decide what to do next. I texted my cousin, Debbie, as to where a good park might be and she got right back with me despite the fact that she was in NYC with four friends, celebrating her 60th birthday. Debbie suggested English Landing Park in Parkville, which I had never been to before.

Calling up Aunt Sandra, she gave me directions and said it was only 10 minutes away from her home, so she would meet

us if we decided to go.

I couldn't pass up the chance to enjoy the beautiful weather at a scenic park on the Missouri River, as well as a visit with Aunt Sandra, so we headed that way. Never having been to Parkville before I don't know what I expected, but we were all in for a treat as it is really a beautiful community. Gary and I decided that we would definitely have to make a return trip to explore the town in the near future.

Aunt Sandra and I parted for our homes, with Jud and gang meeting Peyton in Liberty, then heading home themselves. On the way home I came to the realization that I had a very special family. Sometimes I feel sorry for myself because so much of my family is deceased, or living elsewhere, but I guess all I have to do to find my family is to look no further than Webb City!

lowing physicians were presented for re-appointment to the medical staff: Nathan Box, DO, consulting, ENT; Michelle Boice, MD, active, Gynecology; Thomas Hopkins, MD, active, Family Practice; Justin Ogden, MD, active, Orthopedic Surgery; Jeremy Sturgell, MD, active, Emergency Medicine and Timothy Sprenkle, DO, active, Family Practice and consulting, Emergency Medicine. Bryan Baxley, CRNA, Allied Medical professional, Anesthesia, was presented as a new appointment to the medical staff. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved to accept the above.

Following Ogden's presentation regarding monthly quality improvement reports for various departments, the meeting was adjourned.

tified a billing issue with Medicaid and Medicare Advantage or HMO's.

She stated that they have not been billing as rural health visits, but instead as commercial insurance, so they are going back and rebilling those claims for last year in order to recapture that revenue.

Heckmaster reported that Jane Scott would be retiring February 28 as director of emergency services, but will continue as the emergency management and safety director on a PRN basis. Steve Buckner will be assuming the duties of environmental services director, along with his current duties as purchasing director. Kristi Hawes has been placed as housekeeping supervisor.

Ogden reported that the hospital continues to provide blood pressure checks at the senior

center on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The next meeting for the Caregiver Support Group is March 3, with them meeting April 8 and May 7 as well. On March 12, there will be eighth grade students at the hospital to job shadow.

March 16 is the Diabetes Support Group meeting and on March 23 and 24 the auxiliary will have a candy sale. The chamber banquet is April 14 and the hospital has a table for eight, with plans for the seats to be offered to board members.

Heckmaster reported that Amy Neher had participated in the Barton County Business Expo on February 20. She also reported on the weekly outreach, stating that Facebook hits were 4,294, with 700 plus fans. Bus usage for outpatient ser-

vices in January was 2399 miles and 124 trips, and the Access program continues to provide numerous resources for patients.

She added that the Cover Missouri Grant had 21 appointments and 16 enrollments and that the Palliative Care Program received one referral.

Duvall reported on the 2014 fourth quarter patient satisfaction reports, stating the majority of inpatient scores were in the 90th percentile. The reports for ER and the clinics also had high scores.

A sample ballot for the April 7 election was reviewed.

Dr. Hopkins stated that several of the doctors had voiced complaints regarding the new electronic medical records. The doctors are concerned about the amount of time required to do H&P's. Dr.

Hopkins also stated that there have been concerns voiced from the ER doctors about taking away the ultrasound on-call tech for evenings and weekends, beginning March 1. This was discussed at the last Medical Executive Committee meeting with Dr. Sturgell, Dr. Kauffman, Paula and Dr. Fielder present. Dr. Hopkins also reported that Dr. Fielder had cut his hours to help save the hospital money. Duvall said that Dr. Fielder would be working Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 12 noon and all day on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. She said that radiology has an ultrasound tech that is leaving March 1, and that the hospital did not have the staff to maintain 24-hour call.

They have been advertising, but have not received

any responses at this time.

Paula has made changes in the hours and will have someone available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the week and 6 a.m. to 12 noon on weekends.

The January bills were discussed and unanimously approved.

A BCMH Property Tax Levy facts presentation and article will be given to the community. This was approved by the board following recommended changes.

A request for funding to The Tulip Garden, a shelter for battered women in Barton County, was made.

Following discussion, a motion was made and seconded, with all voting to decline funding support at this time.

With no further business a motion was made to adjourn to executive session, where the fol-

meeting.

Hager mentioned that the Missouri Community Betterment Regional Meeting would be held March 31, in Carthage.

Davis said that she would be attending, with the possibility of Adams attending as well. It was unanimously decided that CB would pay the $15 fee.

A poster board was displayed featuring the WET Project that was presented by the youth. Teens are teaching youth about water quality and they received second place in the poster contest at the Civic Youth Summit. The teens had done projects regarding hunger for the last five years and this was the first year they did anything on water quality. Davis stated that there are hopes to

eventually have a water festival in Lamar and that the project is helping with MAP testing.

Adams introduced Pam Duitsman, PhD, a University of Missouri Extension nutrition and health specialist from Greene County, who spoke regarding a food council that is forming in Barton County. With the demise of the local farmer, as well as the economy, they are hoping to empower communities to solve the issue in a sustainable way.

She reported that six states had been looked at and broken down, with Barton County rising to the top for food insecurity in Missouri. They are currently looking for an individual, or individuals, to chair a council. She

said she has witnessed how people have come together in other communities to work together as a means to solve hunger issues in the county.

Duitsman said, “Solutions happen when people make connections.” Once a council is formed, they will be furnished with resources from University Extension. She said that their goal is to change the culture and knowledge of the community regarding food insecurity and that she would appreciate having CB be involved in any way they can.

Jerod Morey said that

Dining to Donate was a huge success in February and that this month's would be Wednesday, March 18. An outdoor tailgate style turkey fry, cooked by Jerod and Zach Morey, will be held in April, with Metro and Cinda Miller scheduled in May. He went on to add that AOK has raised about $43,000 since January 1, in their quest to have $50,000 matched by an anonymous donor. Morey said that summer camp would be different this year, with it being scheduled for 13 weeks. He also mentioned that attendance at

Nathan's Place was down, which was a good and bad thing. Good, because so many students have been taught the need for exercise, that they are now on sports teams, which takes away from the attendance.

The meeting adjourned to meet again on Wednesday, April 15, 12 noon, at the Wolf Building.

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SCHOOL Haskins named to Dean's List at Washington University ST. LOUIS-Bryon Jacob Haskins of Lamar was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2014 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Haskins is enrolled in the university's College of Arts & Sciences.

To qualify for the Dean's List in the College of Arts & Sciences, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be

enrolled in at least 14 graded units.

Washington University is counted among the world's leaders in teaching and research and it draws students and faculty to St. Louis from all 50 states and more than 120 nations.

The total student body is more than 14,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students.

Lamar Rotary Club distributes dictionaries On Wednesday, March 4, the Lamar Rotary Club personally handed out over 200 dictionaries to all third and fourth grade students at West Elementary. With the help of Principal Mary Clark, she and her staff graciously printed labels with each of the student's name. On Wednesday afternoon, Astra Ferris, Amy Neher, Joe Purinton, Gerry Garrett, Steven Kaderly, Zach Harris, Logan Powell, Tom Shields, Ron Hager and Brian Griffith presented each student with their personal dictionary. During the presentation each Rotarian talked about the various pro-

Area students recognized at MTI welding competition

grams and scholarships that Rotary provides for the community, its 4 Way test and its motto, “Service Above Self ”.

To some, this may not seem exciting, but the students were very interested and immediately started looking words up in their dictionaries. It is Rotary's hope that this tool will help each student continue to improve their grammar skills. Rotary Club of Lamar continues to believe this is a worthwhile investment in our young kids and looks forward to handing more out next year!

Pictured in the Flight A photo are, left to right, Jimmy Eaves, Logan Carneal, Kaden Bahr, Roger Butler (third place), Micah Swanson (first place), Isaac Wilson (second place), Jarrett Buxton, Ashton Parker, Chayce Johnston and Alex Beetler.

SPRINGFIELD-A number of area high school students received recognition and cash prizes for their welding skills at the annual Midwest Technical Institute High School Welding Competition Friday, March 6, at the school’s Springfield campus.

The competition featured more than 60 participants from 24 area high schools and career centers, including Galena High School, Marshfield High School, Skyline High School of Urbana, Joplin High School, Jefferson City High School, Ozark Mountain Technical Center of Mountain Grove and Crowder College Technical Education Center of Nevada.

Students were tested on a wide range of welding skills and theories through live welding challenges and classroom-based testing. Ten students in all were recognized for their work with the first place winners receiving cash prizes of $500, with second and third place winners receiving $250 and $100, respectively, and the top 10 finalists were awarded commemorative medals for their efforts.

First place honors went to senior Micah Swanson, 18, of Sheldon High School and senior Levi Pfitzner, 17, of Monett High School. Swanson, who lives in Sheldon, got involved with welding through his father and enjoys the creative aspect

of the craft.

“It feels really good to put something like this together,” Swanson said.

“It gets my mind off things and lets me be a little creative.”

Established in 2007, the competition offers high school students more than an opportunity to showcase their welding talents. Participants also had the chance to tour the Brownsburg campus, meet with faculty and staff and receive valuable information on how to turn their passion into a lifelong, lucrative career.

MTI’s Director of High School Development Eric Gleason believes the competition provides students with a well-rounded look at the skills and work eth-

Kindergarten round up and screening scheduled LIBERAL-If your child will be attending kindergarten for the 2015-16 school year, they need to get signed up for Liberal's screening day. Children

have to be five years old before August 1, 2015 in order to be eligible to attend kindergarten. If anyone is not a parent, but knows of a child that

is that age, please help by spreading the word.

All children will need to attend Liberal's Kindergarten Round Up and Screening Day. Please allow approximately one hour and both parent and child will need to attend. Forms will need to be filled out and the child will be screened in vision, hearing and development areas.

Items that need to be brought at the time of screening are the child's state issued birth certificate (the hospital certificate is not acceptable), the child's social security

ic required to be a professional welder.

“The weld competition is designed to allow area high school students to not only showcase their skillset, but also to get a feel for the MTI environment and experience welding at the next level.”

The Springfield campus offers MTI’s Journeyman Welder I Program to train students for employment as professional welders in as little as seven months.

For more information on the welding competition contact the Springfield campus at (417) 227-4950. For interview requests and other media inquiries contact MTI’s Director of Marketing at Stacey Wierman at (309) 427-2750, ext. 1228.

card, the child's current shot record and proof or residency (a driver's license or utility bill from the parent, that shows the name and address).

Any child planning on attending kindergarten next year must complete a developmental screening. The screening days will be held Thursday, March 26, 12 noon to 5 p.m. and Friday, March 27, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. An appointment is necessary for the screening and to schedule an appointment call the Liberal Elementary School office at 417843-5865.

Lockwood High School to present spring musical

LOCKWOOD-Lockwood school students invite the public to attend their dinner and musical, “Dorothy in Wonderland” on Saturday, March 28, 6 p.m., at the Lockwood High School gym.

Discount tickets are available in advance from LaNita Hackney at the Lockwood Elementary Library, from Rebecca Jones at Lockwood High School or from any high school drama club or student council members.

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Lamar girls swim team competes in Iron Woman Pentathlon The Lamar High School on January 6, to compete are no relays. To be con- five events: the 100 yard yard Freestyle, the 100 girls swim team traveled in the Iron Woman Pen- sidered an “iron woman”, Individual Medley, the yard Backstroke and the to the Carthage YMCA tathlon. At this meet there each swimmer swims all 100 yard Butterfly, the 100 100 yard Breaststroke. The combined times reveal the top swimmers. Lamar scored 141 points at this meet and four swimmers were in the top 20 of all qualifying swimmers.

In the 100 yard Individual Medley, Kaelyn Sturgell finished fourth and Jensen Worsley placed eighth. The same two swimmers finished fifth and 11th in the 100 yard Butterfly. In the 100 yard Freestyle, Sturgell finished Lamar High School Swim Team is pictured before they travel to participate in the Iron Woman fourth, Worsley ninth and Nichole Sinnett placed Pentathlon in Carthage.

13th. In the 100 yard Backstroke, Worsley finished sixth, Sturgell 10th, Carmen Miller 11th and Sinnett 14th. In the 100 yard Breaststroke, Worsley was fourth, Miller seventh and Sturgell eighth.

The final results placed Sturgell fifth, Worsley eighth, Miller 14th and Sinnett 16th. Jenna Baslee and Grace Compton also successfully completed all five events. Lamar's new swimmers were able to try out some new events. The team continues to work hard and set new best times.

LHS girls swim team competes Stockton Tournament set at Ozark Invitational for March 21

Members of the Lamar High School girls swim team are all smiles after a successful showing at the Ozarks Invitational. Pictured are, left to right, Grace Compton, Kaelyn Sturgell, Carmen Miller, Kayli Cole and Grace Dunlap.

The Lamar High School girls swim team faced off against 20 other teams at the Ozarks Invitational in Springfield on January 10.

Lamar finished with 75 points, in 11th place overall, while setting a new school record and earning 10 best times. Teams competing were Glendale, Kickapoo, Summit Prep, Francis Howell, Ozark, Webb City, Carthage, Joplin, Nevada, Central, Winnetonka, Nixa, West Plains, Hillcrest, Seymour, LoganRogersville, Parkview,

Bolivar, Marshfield and Greenwood Academy.

All three relay teams earned new best times.

The 200 yard Medley relay team of Nichole Sinnett, Jensen Worsley, Grace Compton and Kaelyn Sturgell placed 11th. The 200 yard Free Relay of Sinnett, Worsley, Sturgell and Harley Hunt placed eighth. The 400 yard Free Relay team of Jenna Baslee, Kayli Cole, Compton and Hunt finished 17th.

In individual events, Sturgell finished seventh

in the 50 yard Freestyle with a new school record of 26.52. She also placed eighth in the 100 yard Butterfly, with a new best time. Freshman Worsley placed ninth in the 500 yard Freestyle, with a new best time and ninth in the 100 yard Breaststroke. Senior Hunt earned a new best time in the 50 yard Freestyle and Compton earned a best time in the 100 yard Breaststroke.

New swimmer Kayli Cole earned best times in both the 50 yard Freestyle and the 100 yard Freestyle.

Divine signs to play for the North Central Pirates

Melody Metzger/Lamar Democrat Pictured are, seated, left to right, Scott Divine, Colton Divine and Alisha Polinskey. Standing is John Polinskey.

Colton Divine signed on Wednesday, March 11, to play baseball for the North Central Pirates.

Colton has been a member of the Lamar High School baseball team for the last three years, playing the positions of both outfield and pitcher.

While at North Central Colton plans to major in Ag Business and stated that he had chosen North Central Missouri College because they offered a degree that he could do something with, and of

course the availability of a scholarship to play baseball.

Colton is the son of Scott Divine, Lamar and Alisha

Polinskey, Ft. Smith, Ark. and the grandson of Mike and Sondra Divine, Lamar and Sue and Keith Elmer, Berryville, Ark.

American Bass Anglers Division 126 will hold a qualifying tournament Saturday March 21, on Stockton Lake, launching out of Hartley Boat Ramp (Old State Park). Twenty to 30 of the best bass anglers from Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma will meet at the ramp to register, sign in and attend the mandatory safety briefing, followed by a partner draw. Fishing hours will be from safe light to 3:30 p.m.

American Bass Anglers is a national tournament circuit holding

over 800 tournaments in more than 40 states. There are several divisions in the Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma area. Schedules for many of these divisions can be found at www.centralmidwestbass. com.

Anglers are fishing for cash, prizes and points, which qualify them to fish the 2015 Stockton Lake Championship to be held August 1-2, as well as a National Championship to be held October 22-24, on Hartwell Lake, GA. Many prizes have been donated by local businesses including Antlers Ridge in Lamar, Albers

Marine of Arma, Kan., Happy O's Sportsman's Resort of Stockton, Pete's Convenience Stores, www.theoutboarddoctor.com, and the Cabins of Stockton. Anglers also receive prizes from some national companies including Mann's Baits, Gene Larew, Eagle Claw and Eagle 1 Wax. Full results with pictures can be seen at www. centralmidwestbass.com.

Tournaments are open to boaters and non-boaters from age 14. ABA membership is $25/year; entry fee is $70/person.

Call Becky with any questions at 316-644-1454.

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Scam warning

By RON HAGER Lamar Police Chief A scam was received recently from a lady that reported she had received a call from 202280-7565. The caller told her that she owed money and that they needed to collect it. The caller was giving information such as name and e-mail address. The lady was given another number, 815-955-8063, to call. Both numbers were googled and it was found out that the first was a wireless phone in Washington, D.C. and the second was a wireless

phone out of Joliet, Ill. The comments on the internet confirmed what was known to be a scam. The original scam was to say they were from the IRS, but everyone knows that the IRS won't call on the phone and will probably not threaten to have someone locked up.

I would recommend that if you receive a call such as this, that you hang up immediately.

If you have caller ID, google the number and see what on-line information there is on it.

This lady gave them no further information than what they had. Good for her!

Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper Commissioner Dennis Wilson, nearest right, flanked by commissioners Jeff Tucker and Mike Davis, looks over the approaches and underpinning of a new bridge across Duval Creek on Southwest 90th Road. Accompanying the commissioners on the March 9 inspection were representatives from Burk Bridge Company of Brookline, Anderson Engineering of Monett and the Missouri Department of Transportation. The 90-foot span was completed about three weeks ago after repeated interruptions by inclement weather.

Immanuel welcomes grandparents

Immanuel Lutheran School students welcomed 125 grandparents for Grandparents Day on Wednesday, March 11. Grandparents joined the students for chapel, where the school choirs, handbells, chimes and recorders participated in worship. Grandparents were then treated to a turkey dinner.

Students enjoyed having their grandparents join them. The pre-kindergarten students are pictured with their grandparents, wearing their ties and corsages which they made.

East Primary students show off talents at annual show Students of Lamar East Primary School displayed their amazing talents at their annual talent show held Friday, March 6. “Boys Rule”, a group of sharpdressed kindergarten boys, opened the program with a choreographed

dance. They were followed by girls singing two songs from Frozen, a first grader displaying his back-flip extravaganza, some comedy knock-knock jokes and a first grade girl singing “Lord I’m Ready Now.” The talent show also included some pogo-stick mania, baton twirling, a piano solo and some hula-hooping to music. The show finale was a group of first grade girls performing a dance

to Teen Beach Movies “Cruisin’ For A Bruisin.”

The Lamar East Primary Talent Show is hosted by the Lamar P.T.O. and was organized

by Jaimie Shaver, along with a group of other local volunteers.

A huge thank-you to the organizers, volunteers, teachers, parents and students for working together to provide another successful talent show at Lamar East Primary!

Students participate in talent shows Pictured are, front row, left to right, McKinley Bishop, Kloee Stuckey, Gabby Augusta, Connor Kennedy; second row, Lydia Nolting, Ryley Moore, Rowan Parks, Brenna Morey, Rudy Hawes; third row, Kynlee McCulloch, Jenna Lee, Molly Hargrave, Perrin Boswell; back row, Troy Onstott, Kyler Ison, Vance Breshears, Aiden Keithly, Jude Harris.

Local students from Lamar West Elementary and Lamar Middle School participated in their annual talent shows held February 20. Students and guests were entertained by a variety of talents displayed including dancing, clogging, playing the piano, guitar, saxophone, singing, gymnastics, sign language and

comedy acts. The Lamar FCA-Fellowship of Christian Athletes, closed the middle school program, with the group singing a song for the audience.

The talent show is hosted by the Lamar P.T.O. and was organized by Joyce Phipps, along with a group of other local volunteers.

If you would like to know

more about how you can become involved with the Lamar P.T.O. (Parent and Teacher Organization) contact Amy Pittsenbarger, president, at Lamar West Elementary School, 6823567. It is a very worthwhile organization that strives to provide the best for the staff and students of Lamar.

Lamar Middle School Talent Show participants were, back row, left to right, Meghan Watson, Carlee VanGilder, Alex Burgess, Molly Payne, Autumn Shelton, Jillian Gardner, Taygen Hornbeck; front row, Charley Thompson, Haily Hartzler, Danielle Nance, Emma Hargrave, Mycah Reed, Lexi Phipps, Kaitlyn Davis, Elisea Daniels, Kara Morey, Emma Bennett.

Lamar West Elementary Talent Show participants were, back row, left to right, Dalton Schlichting, Molly Mayberry, Krissy Overstreet, Quinton Keith, Adrian Dimond; middle standing, Maddie Stevens, Olivia Snodgrass, Haily Sheat, Lillian Snodgrass, Charley Fanning, Codey Fanning, Gabi Diggs, Victoria O’Neal, Zachary Hargrave, Ezekiel Ramirez, Joseph Mills, Aiden Reed, Noah Harris; middle kneeling, Quenlyn Shaver, Roni Ogden, Alyssa Powell, Victoria Boswell; front, Blaine Breshears, Adi Daniels, Clarise James, Trinity Augusta, Matthew Nance, Tommy Gammon, Ella Harris, Chelsey O’Sullivan, Megan Tummons, Audrie Shaver, Rae Crossley, Ethan Ball; front center, Trace Willhite. Not pictured is Jaycee Doss.

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Water is main topic of council meeting GREENFIELD-The February 9 meeting of the Dade County Commission was called to order by Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel. Others present were Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell, Western Commissioner David Rusch and County Clerk Melinda Wright.

The January extension meeting minutes were received by the commis-

sion and the February 2 commission minutes were unanimously approved as written. Todd Patterson met with the commission regarding a road issue.

Bob Jackson and several representatives from City Utilities met with the commission to discuss the water that City Utilities uses from Stockton Lake. The commission was told that the wa-

ter quality from the lake was very good and that it is tested at least once a month. Gail Milgren with Tri-Satte Water also met with the commission.

Their mission is to secure water for the future.

The commission traveled to check on bridge rail damage on W. Dade 142. Mike Theurer spoke to the commission regarding the need for gravel on N. Dade 51.

Dade County Commission travels to check on road conditions GREENFIELD-Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel called the Dade County Commission to order at 9 a.m. on February 2. Others in attendance were Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell, Western Com-

missioner David Rusch and County Clerk Melinda Wright.

The January income/expense report was received from the extension, as well as their annual report. Following a discussion of culvert products

for this year, the commission traveled to check on the road and gravel on FR51, as well as culverts on W. Dade 42 and N. Dade 91, W. Dade 42 and N. Dade 81, D Hwy. on W. Dade 22 and N. Dade 81, north of E Hwy.

Dade County Commission signs contract with Cedar County to house prisoners

By CAROLYN HEAD Dade County reporter

GREENFIELD-The Dade County Commission meeting was called to order at 9 a.m., with Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel, Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell, Western Commissioner David Rusch and County Clerk Me-

linda Wright present. The commission received the oath of office from the new extension officeholders and the February 18 minutes were approved as written.

The commissioners left at 11 a.m., to meet with the Cedar County commissioners and Cedar County Sheriff, as well as Dade County Sheriff

Max Huffman. The discussion centered around Dade County prisoners in Cedar County. After discussion and changes, the Dade County commissioners signed a contract with Cedar County to house prisoners.

Steven Walsh with Vicky Hartler's office met with the commission. He is the new area representative.

Meeting set up to discuss prisoner housing

GREENFIELD-Randy lis, Hammons and John- expense report was reDaniel, presiding com- son. ceived by the extension missioner, called the The February income/ office.

February 18 meeting of the Dade County Commission to order at 9 a.m.

Others in attendance were Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell, Western Commissioner David Rusch and County Clerk Melinda Wright.

A complaint on E. Dade 52 was received by the commission and they were referred to the township. The February 9 minutes were unanimously approved as written.

A meeting was scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, to meet with the Cedar County Commission and the Dade County Sheriff 's department, pertaining to prisoner housing. The meeting was to be held at the Cedar County Courthouse.

Bids for re-roofing the jail were opened, with the only bid being received from Miller Construction for $10,699. The bid was unanimously accepted. A motion was also made and passed to sign the county legal services agreement with Ellis, El-

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February was cold, cold, cold

By RICHARD COOPER perature never reached Democrat staff freezing. On five dates, writer the overnight low temperature dropped to the LAMAR-February is single digits. Lowest readthe month that slowly ing for the month was two begins to retrieve a degrees on the 19th. winter trodden popu- Despite the intense cold, lation from the depths February did manage of cold weather misery to squeeze in two dates and gives it the slightest that provided a peek into of hints that better days spring weather that lies lie ahead. Not this year. ahead. On the first full It relentlessly pounded weekend of the month, the country’s midsec- the mercury climbed to tion with one mass of 67 degrees on the 7th and cold Canadian air after 68 on the 8th. The latter another. When Febru- figure was the high temary finally exited into perature for the month. weather history, it left Although a few of the low behind a mean temper- readings grazed records, ature of 29.25 degrees. not a single record was That was a chilling 6.23 broken. degrees below the long Snow fell on four dates, term average of 35.48. one-half inch on the By anyone’s standard, 5th, three inches on the that is a significant de- 15th, a trace on the 16th, parture from normal. and three and one-half There were 10 days inches on the 28th. The in which the high tem- total of seven inches for

the month was slightly greater than the long time average of 2.7 inches. For the winter season, so far, Lamar has received nine inches of snow. That is slightly greater than the long term average for the entire season of 6.24 inches. The winter season is considered to be the period between mid-December and mid-March.

Since we have had below average temperatures for so long, it might be interesting to see what we should be expecting.

Considering that this story is likely to be read on March 11, we’ll use figures for that date. The average high is 55 degrees, and the average low on March 11 is 32. By the end of the month, the average high rises to 62. So, look ahead. There should be better things on the horizon.

Welcome spring by planting a tree The Arbor Day Foundation is making it easy for everyone to celebrate the arrival of spring by planting trees.

Join the Arbor Day Foundation in March and receive 10 free white flowering dogwood trees.

“White flowering dogwoods will add beauty to your home throughout the year,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.

“Dogwoods are known for their showy spring flowers, scarlet autumn foliage and red berries that attract songbirds during winter”.

The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation's Trees for America campaign.

The trees will be shipped postpaid with enclosed planting instructions at the right time for planting between now and May 31.

The six to 12 inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge.

Arbor Day Foundation members also receive a subscription to Arbor Day, the foundation's bimonthly publication and The Tree Book, which contains information about tree planting and care.

To become a member

of the foundation and receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to Ten Free Dogwood Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410 by March 30, or join online at www. arborday.org/march.

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RECORDS DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS

BARBARA FRANCIS BECK SHELDON-Services were held at 1:30 p.m.

Monday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada for Barbara Francis Beck, 81, Sheldon, who died at 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Burial was in Sheldon Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Sheldon Baptist Church, in care of the funeral home.

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

Survivors include her children, Audie Beck and wife Judy, Sheldon, Veronica “Kelly” Gerken and husband Neil, Nevada and Chad Beck, Lamar; grandchildren, Casey Frydrychowski, Melissa Reinel, Brittany (Beck) Hardy, Renae Beck, Trisha Taylor, Pammy Weaver Max Baxter, Justin Baxter, Ta-

sha Baxter, Clint Gerken, Monica Gerken, Savannah Beck and Caleb Beck; several great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Gina Beck, Anderson; siblings, Wesley Coleman and wife Zelda, Butler and Jeanie Barber and husband Eddie, Lebanon; other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy, who died Jan. 29, 2015 and her beloved eldest son, Lonnie Allen Beck, who died Sept. 13, 2014.

Mrs. Beck was born Aug. 18, 1933, in Lyle, to Roy C. and Geneva B. (Feighner) Coleman. She was reared in the Lyle/ Drexel area and was a 1951 graduate of Drexel High School. She married Billy Allen Beck on Nov. 17, 1951. Early in their marriage, while her husband was serving in the United States Air Force, they relocated to Illinois and Texas, before settling back in Missouri. She attended beauty school and cut and styled hair for a time. She also worked for a time as a substitute teacher’s aide with the Special Education Department of Sheldon Schools.

She was a longtime member of the Sheldon Baptist Church, where she served as church secretary and was also a member of the church’s Women’s Missionary Union. She was a 4-H leader, volunteering in many areas to promote

area youth. She was an excellent homemaker and always enjoyed reading and time in the swimming pool, but most of all she cherished time with her grandchildren.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a one vehicle accident occurred at 8:20 p.m. on Monday, March 9, four miles east of Lamar on US 160, when a westbound 2014 Chevrolet Malibu being driven by Jason J Long, 31, Jerico Springs, went off the roadway and struck an embankment.

The report stated that Jason J Long, as well as

passengers in the vehicle, Paige J Long, 10, Jerico Springs and Riley M Long, 6, Jerico Springs, received minor injuries and were all transported to Barton County Memorial Hospital in Lamar.

According to the report, all of the occupants of the vehicle were wearing a safety device.

According to the Missouri State Highway

ROBERT L. “BOB” MEDLIN LAMAR-Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Konantz Warden Funeral Home for Robert L. “Bob” Medlin, 90, Lamar, who died Monday morning, March 9, 2015, at Truman Healthcare. Dr. Mark Turnbough officiated. Burial was in Lake Cemetery.

Music was provided by Rick Johnson and Wally Norton. The Patriot Guard were present to escort the procession to the cemetery and military honors were performed by the local VFW and active duty military officers.

Pallbearers were Steve Gilkey, Lon Medlin, Tom Shields and grandson, Brent and Aaron Stump

Accident reports

and grandson-in-law, Zach Fillinger.

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

Survivors include a daughter, Debbie Stump and husband Dale; a granddaughter, Stacey Stump Fillinger and husband Zach; two grandsons, Brent and Aaron Stump; two greatgrandchildren, Jacob and Danyka and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margey Medlin, who died Dec. 7, 2013; six brothers and two sisters.

Mr. Medlin was born Oct. 5, 1924, in Bushnell, to Jarrett and Florence Johnson Bower Medlin.

He graduated from Lamar High School and attended Pittsburg State College before entering the service in 1943. He served during World War II in the Army Air Corps.

Upon returning home he married Margey Elaine Findley on Dec. 25, 1948.

Together they owned several businesses including the Handy Stop Amoco Station and a real estate brokerage, and he served as a judge.

He was a member of the Metro Club, the Lions Club and the American Legion. He was a longtime member of the Lamar United Methodist Church.

Patrol, a two vehicle accident occurred at 12 noon on Tuesday, March 10, one mile east of Lamar on US 160, when an eastbound 1994 Chevrolet truck being driven by Lewis Sanders, 71, Lamar, had slowed to make a turn and was struck in the rear by an eastbound 2010 Ford F150, being driven

by Gabriel Reed, 32, Lamar.

The report stated that Sanders received minor injuries and was taken by ambulance to Barton County Memorial Hospital.

Both drivers were wearing their safety devices at the time of the accident.

BIRTH

Josie Lynn Marie Purinton Josh and Dani Purinton welcomed home their first child, daughter Josie Lynn Marie on January 13, 2015. Josie weighed eight pounds and 10 ounces and was born at Ft. Richardson/Elemendorf Base in Anchorage, Alaska.

Maternal grandparents are Cinda Loveall and Philip and Angela Allen, Lamar. Maternal greatgrandparents are Caroll and Barbara Lee and David and Wanda Allen, Lamar.

Paternal grandparents are Steve and Kim Turner, Nevada. Paternal greatgrandparents are Paulette Smith and Joe and Jill Purinton, Lamar.

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THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1965 will hold its 50 year class reunion planning meeting on Monday, March 23, 7 p.m., in the library of the Lamar United Methodist Church. Please come and help plan for the reunion. For information call LaMalva at 417-214-5175.

A FREE MOVIE MATINEE WILL BE HELD Monday, April 6, 1 p.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. Refreshments will be served. For movie title and more details call the library at 417-682-5355.

THE 10TH STREET COMMUNITY FARMERS’ Market will reopen on Saturday, March 21. The market will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and offers baked goods and cool weather plants.

THE RETIRED EDUCATORS OF BARTON County Area will meet Wednesday, April 1, at the Lamar First Christian Church. The guest speaker will be Jack Posten, MRTA state president. Breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m., with the business meeting to begin at 9 a.m.

Remember to bring items for Nathan’s Place.

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE WILL BE HELD Sunday, April 5, 7 a.m., at the Barco Drive-In. Breakfast will follow at Grace Lutheran Church, where the divine service will be held at 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 208 Poplar St., Lamar. For information call 417-682-2257.

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.

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 Microsoft Word Basics will be held Friday, April 3, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and will cover creating and formatting a document. The class will be 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.

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.

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

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

BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: March 23-27 MONDAYPolish zucchini and tomatoes, tea/milk. sausage and sauerkraut, hot roll, rosy applesauce, THURSDAY- Chicken mashed potatoes, apple coffee/tea/milk. strips, scalloped potatoes, juice, cornbread, oatmeal WEDNESDAY- Taco green beans, juice, chococookies, coffee/tea/milk. salad with meat, cheese, late cake, coffee/tea/milk.

TUESDAYSwedish beans, lettuce and toma- FRIDAY- Cook's choice meatballs with pasta, Cal- toes, pineapple, tostito – entree, vegetable, grain, ifornia blend vegetables, chips, pudding, coffee/ fruit, coffee/tea/milk.

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General Warranty Deed, filed February 25, 2015. Redneck Outdoor Properties, LLC to Danny R. Little, Trustee of the Danny R. Little Revocable Trust: The north half of the northwest quarter

of section 8, township 32, range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed February 25, 2015. Meredith E. Todd to Brett Todd and Emmy Todd: The west half of

the northeast quarter of section 7, township 31, range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

Trustee's Special Warranty Deed, filed February 25, 2015. Lonnie J. Stilabower, successor

trustee of the Edwin L. Stilabower Revocable Trust and Maxine F. Stilabower Revocable Trust to Lori Ann Elliott of Barton County, Missouri: A tract commencing 240 feet east and 108

feet north of the southwest corner of lot 1 in block 3 of Humphrey Brother's Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri and running thence north 108 feet to the south

line of Third Street Terrace, thence east 100 feet, thence south 108 feet, thence west 100 feet to the point of beginning, being a part of lots 10, 11 and 12 in block 3 of said addition.

The following calls were made by the Lamar Police Department: * A report of someone stealing mail from a mail box was taken January 23 in the 1300 block of Francis. * Officers located a vehicle parked behind the post office on January 25.

When they approached it several people ran from the car. Several officers were in the area and finally located several of the subjects. Several arrests were made. Arrested on an active municipal warrant issued on a charge of failure to appear, supplying alcohol to a minor, being a minor in possession of alcohol and shoplifting was Like Harold Barnes, 20, Lamar. Arrested on a charge of supplying alcohol to a minor was Shawnee Dawn Lawrence, 21, also of Lamar. Several juveniles were taken into custody and were eventually turned over to their parents.

* Officers took a past tense trespassing complaint on January 25 in the 1600 block of Walnut St. Later located and issued a summons for trespassing was Christopher David Furr, 39, Lamar.

Furr awaits a pending court appearance date. * Officers responded January 25 to the 1000 block of E. 10th St. on the report of a domestic assault that had taken place.

This situation involved a 17 year old male and his parents. Once everything was calmed down the 17 year old agreed to stay in the home and to take medication that he was prescribed. No arrests were made at the time of this call. * Officers were dispatched January 25 to the 1800 block of Jackson St. on the report of a disturbance. When officers arrived they spoke with one of the parties involved and once they finished their conversation they

left the scene. No one was arrested, nor was any other kind of aid given. * Arrested January 26 at the Pete’s convenience store on a Lamar municipal warrant on a charge of failure to appear was Chandra Breann Sharp, 18 Lamar. Sharp was transported to the Barton County jail where she was processed, posted bond and was released. * A two vehicle crash was investigated January 27 on 160 Highway, just at the east city limits.

According to statements taken at the scene both vehicles were traveling to the east when one was slowing to make a left hand turn. The driver of the second vehicle was looking away and did not see that the vehicle in front of her was slowing to make the turn. Both vehicles collided. The driver of the first vehicle was taken by ambulance to be checked at the hospital. The second driver

and her passenger were not hurt in this crash. * Arrested January 27 in the 500 block of E. 6th St., on both a Barton County warrant and on a Lamar municipal warrant issued on charges of failure to appear, was Feather Marie Richards, 23, Lamar.

Richards was transported to the Barton County jail where she was processed and incarcerated. * Two bicycles were found January 27 in a field just north of 6th St. and can be claimed on their identification at the police station. * Arrested January 28 on a Barton County warrant issued on a charge of violation of an order of protection was Charles Anthony Haddad, 21, Lamar.

Haddad was transported to the Barton County jail where he was turned over to jail staff from processing and bonding. * An eight year old male subject was referred January 28 for making threats.

* An educational neglect case was opened January 29, involving a six year old female. The information is to be forwarded on to the juvenile authorities. * A 14 year old male juvenile was referred to the juvenile office January 29 on a charge of assault. * A two vehicle crash was investigated January 29 in the Lamar Travel Plaza parking lot. One vehicle was parked at the time of this incident and was struck by another vehicle that was pulling in to park. No injuries were reported at the time of this crash. * A nine year old female and a 14 year old male were referred January 29 to the juvenile office for truancy. * Officers responded January 30 to the 1800 block of Jackson St. on the report of gunfire. After making their preliminary investigation into the matter and talking

with several witnesses an arrest was made. * Arrested January 30 for discharging a firearm within the city limits was Jason Robert Williams, 37, Lamar. Williams was also charged with failure to appear on a Lamar municipal warrant. He was incarcerated in the Barton County jail. * Officers were dispatched January 31 to a disturbance in the 1600 block of Heagon St. A teenage male was accused of punching his mother in the face. The juvenile was transported to Lakeland Detention Center in Springfield. * The Jasper County Sheriff notified Lamar on January 31 that they had contact with one Cynthia Lea Anderson, 33, Carthage. Anderson had an active Lamar municipal warrant issued on a charge of failure to appear. Anderson was able to post bond and was released from custody.

NOTICE OF All of a tract of land TRUSTEE`S SALE described as comFor default under the mencing at the Southterms of the Deed of Trust east corner of the executed by Lawrence C. Northwest quarter of Lone, Jr. and Tamara G. the Northeast QuarLone, husband and wife, ter of Section 35, dated May 25, 2006, reTownship 31, Range corded on June 16, 2006 as 29, Barton County, Document No. 2006-1024, Missouri.

Thence Office of the Recorder of West 925 feet 6 inches, Deeds, Barton County, thence North 349 feet Missouri, the undersigned 4 inches to the point Successor Trustee will on of beginning, thence Thursday, March 19, 2015, East 313 feet, thence at 12:00 PM at the West South 275 feet, thence Front Door of the Barton West 313 feet, thence County Courthouse, 1007 North 275 feet to the Broadway, in Lamar, Misplace of beginning, in souri, sell at public vendue Barton County, Misto the highest bidder for souri. Less and Excash: cept: That portion of All of Lot Seventeen (17), the above described Block One (1), LAKEVproperty which lies IEW ADDITION to the within the tract of City of Lamar, Barton land described as County, Missouri, follows: Commencto satisfy said debt and ing at the Southeast costs. corner of the NorthMartin, Leigh, Laws & west Quarter of the Fritzlen, P.C. Northeast Quarter of Successor Trustee section 35, Township Gregory D. Todd, Assis31, Range 29, Barton tant Secretary County, Missouri, (816) 221-1430 thence West 925 feet 6 www.mllfpc.com inches, thence North (Lone, 3046.944, Publica99 feet four inches tion Start: 02/25/2015 ) to the point of beginMARTIN, LEIGH, LAWS ning; thence East 313 & FRITZLEN, P.C., AS feet, thence South 25 SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, feet, thence West 313 IS ATTEMPTING TO feet, thence North 25 COLLECT A DEBT AND feet, commonly known ANY INFORMATION OBas 1007 Forrest AveTAINED WILL BE USED nue, Golden City, MO, FOR THAT PURPOSE. 64748 2-25,3-4,11,18-4tc subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reserNOTICE OF vations, covenants and enTRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the pay- cumbrances now of record, ment of debt secured by a if any, to satisfy the debt deed of trust executed by and costs.

Rhonda J. Singer and Rich- SouthLaw, P.C., Successor ard Allen Singer, dated May Trustee 6, 2008, and recorded on First Publication: FebruMay 14, 2008, Document ary 25, 2015. For more No. 2008-694 in the Office information, visit www. of the Recorder of Deeds, southlaw.com Barton County, Missouri, Pursuant NOTICE to the Fair Debt the undersigned Successor Collection Practices Act, 15 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:

U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. 143683 / Invoice No. 143683-727084).

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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 s-MARK GARFIELD, DISTRIBUTION Personal Representative TO ALL PERSONS IN3-4,11,18,25-4tc TERESTED IN THE ESIN THE CIRCUIT TATE OF SHARON GARCOURT OF BARTON FIELD, Deceased: COUNTY, MISSOURI You are hereby notified that the undersigned Per- see LEGALS, page 5B sonal 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

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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

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS Legals, continued from page 4B 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 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 undersigned 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, 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of THOMAS WILSON MARTIN, Deceased. Estate No. 14B4PR00054.

NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTED To all persons interested in the Estate of Thomas Wilson Martin decedent: On the 12th day of November, 2014, Teresa Moore, Barton County Public Administrator was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Thomas Wilson Martin, decedent, by the Probate Divi-

sion of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri.

The business address of the Personal Representative is Teresa Moore, Barton County Public Administrator, Barton County Courthouse, Lamar, Missouri and the attorney is Kendall R. Vickers, whose address and phone number are 201 East Cherry, Suite 201, Nevada, MO 64772.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in section 473.444, RSMo. Or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to section 537.021, RSMo. Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that he necessarily has a beneficial interest in the es-

tate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri.

Date of the decedent's death was October 4, 2013.

Date of first publication is March 18, 2015. s-Janet B. Maupin Clerk of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri 3-18,25,4-1,8-4tc NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MISSOURI COUNTY OF BARTON IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI In the Estate of: RUTH TYLER, Deceased, Estate No. 15B4-PR00015.

To all persons interested in the estate of RUTH TYLER, Decedent: On the 13th day of March, 2015, a small estate affidavit was filed by the distribu-

tees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the probate division of the circuit court of Barton County, Missouri.

All creditors of the decedent, who died February 5, 2015, are notified that Section 473.444 sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of the decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration.

Receipt of this notice should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient may possibly have a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the probate division of the circuit court of Barton County, Missouri.

Date of first publication is March 18, 2015. s-JAMES NICHOLS Judge of Probate Division 3-18,25-2tc

CLASSIFIEDS Special Notices

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

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings - Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., 1104 Broadway, Memorial Hall Basement.

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crimination. 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".

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