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An open house will be held Thursday, April 17, 12 noon to 1 p.m., at the permanent location of the Lamar Democrat, 100 E. 11th St. A ribbon cutting will take place at 12 noon, by the Barton County Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited to stop by and say hello and check out the new building. Cake, cookies and punch will be served.
There's still time to purchase Lamar Tiger Community Day tickets Lamar Tiger Community Day will be held Saturday, April 19, when the Springfield Cardinals take on the Arkansas Travelers, at 6:10 p.m. The Lamar High School Choir will sing the National Anthem and the state champion cross country, track and football teams, as well as varsity cheerleaders, will be recognized on the field. Tickets are $11 each and are on sale at the Lamar High School office, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Barton County Sheriff 's Dept. urges individuals to lock their vehicles Many agencies, along with the Barton County Sheriff ’s Office, have been taking reports of items being stolen from vehicles as of late. With the weather getting nice and the evenings longer, they are seeing more and more peosee LOCK, page 4A
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SECTION A Correspondents......................... 2 Friends & Family....................... 3 Friends & Family....................... 4 School.......................................... 5 Sports.......................................... 6 SECTION B FYI............................................... 2 Records....................................... 3 Legals........................................... 4 Classifieds................................... 5 Area News.................................. 6
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By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer LAMAR-Two performances of Lamar High School’s dinner theatre on April 5 left large crowds pleasantly satisfied with the menu and wanting more of the entertainment. Called a Dinner Cabaret and billed as “Music from Around the World,” it was the sixth year for the event. Largely the creation of Choir Director Brian Hargrave, the program featured numerous solos, the high school concert choir, the school’s show choir known as “Rhapsody,” and numerous routines that kept the audience laughing and applauding. Virtually all of the musical participants had won honors in district music contests and will go on to state level competition in early May. Masters of ceremonies were Chris Cheshire and Cody Rawlings, who kept the program moving with a pleasing informality. In the last half of the program was a quirky two-man skit taken directly from the British comedy team known as Monty Python. The timing of the lines by the two participants was near perfect. The entire program was performed by an immensely talented group of students varying from freshmen to seniors. It left the audience looking forward to the seventh dinner theatre next year.
Top, Choir Director Brian Hargrave conducts the Lamar High School Concert Choir. Middle, Jimmy Keutzer and Chris Cheshire perform a routine on “arguments,” taken from the British comedy team Monty Python. Right, one of two masters of ceremonies, Chris Cheshire. The other master of ceremonies was Cody Rawlings.
Liberal Booster Club to present donkey basketball LIBERAL-The Liberal Booster Club will present a donkey basketball game at the Liberal High School gymnasium on Friday, April 18, 7 p.m. Advanced tickets are $8, with children four and under free. Advanced tickets are now on sale at the Bank of Minden in Liberal and Minden and at the elementary or high school offices in Liberal. Tickets are also available in Lamar at Lamar Bank & Trust and Heritage State Bank. Tickets will also be available at the door and will cost $10. Free donkey rides will be available during intermission for all children 12 and under who are with a paying adult. It should be a night of great fun, watching many local celebrities taking their turn riding the donkeys. Team number one includes members of the 2000 Liberal High School state qualifying basketball team: Dan Bazal, Jason Eldredge, Byron McKay, Kyle Noyes, Chad Fast, Nick
Martin and Robbie Sullins. Let's all help the Liberal a great night of fun cheering on Team number two will in- Booster Club raise some money your friends and neighbors as clude current faculty mem- for local athletes, while having they ride those donkeys! bers from the Liberal school district: Bill Nicaise, Travis Walton, Jay Johnson, Pam Clemensen, Leticia Fry, Robert Williams, Candace Dyer and Phillip Vore. Team number three includes community leaders, a state representative and several well known volunteers: Mike Kelley, John Simpson, Jimmy Smith, Matt Miller, Sam Meyers, Jason By MELODY METZGER 682-5529, ext. 60. Banwart, Brent Hanshaw and Lamar Democrat If anyone is interested in Paul Stebbins. advertising, now is a prime Team number four will inThe Lamar Democrat will opportunity, especially with clude students from this year's appear in every mail box Spring being here and time for senior class. in Barton County, as well garage sales. The paper will litThe Liberal Class of 2016 as Lockwood, on Wednes- erally go to several thousand sophomores will be serving day, April 23. This service households on that day, to indinner that evening, from is brought to you by the La- dividuals that otherwise might 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the high mar Democrat at least every not get the paper. If anyone is school. Their menu will concouple of months or so and interested in advertising in this sist of burgers, hot dogs, chili is our way of letting prospec- issue please call Melissa at 417dogs, nachos and much more. tive subscribers know what is 682-5529, ext. 62, before 10 They will also offer a concesnow available in the paper. a.m. on Monday, April 21. sion stand during the ballAny subscriber that should The Lamar Democrat is game. Plan to come eat before receive a paper, but does not, proud to be able to offer this the game! can contact our office at 417- service to the public.
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Spring election has few surprises and a low voter turnout By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer
Barton County had races in three of its six incorporated communities in the municipal elections of April 8. Lamar was not one of them, and neither was Lamar Heights. In Lamar, incumbent councilmen Max Simmons, Steve Gilkey, Joey Bronson, and Harold VanDeMark faced no opposition. In Lamar Heights, Jim Soma was returned to another term in Ward 1 and Erin Miller in Ward 2. Golden City had a three-way race for mayor with incumbent
Henry Lopez winning another term with 49 percent of the vote. Dixie Taylor received 37 percent, and Lyle Brewer finished a distant third with 14 percent. There was no contest in any of Golden City’s three wards. Incumbents to serve new terms were Sara Beerly in Ward 2 and Mark Palmer in Ward 3. Nina Hayden will be the new face on the board in Ward 1. Incumbent mayor Jimmy Smith was easily re-elected to another term in Liberal. He garnered 74 percent of the vote, far ahead of Mike Strawmeyer and Dorothy Rose Walker.
There were races for both of the support to unseat incumbent seats that had to be filled on the Patsy Yount. In Ward 2, Caroboard of aldermen. In Ward 1, Kyle Wiles received 61 percent see ELECTION, page 4A
One vote means a lot, decides Mindenmines tax issue By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer MINDENMINES-The right to vote has stimulated impassioned discussions on the state and national levels for generations. Efforts have
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CORRESPONDENTS Coonfoot & Vicinity By LOUISE OTT This early Monday morning our dear Lord is blessing us with some wind and clouds. I'm still wishing for some sunshine. There still isn't much sunshine and we may get more rain off and on all week. I hope not snow now. Gary and Judy Nelson, Michael Nelson and Ella Mae Turpen enjoy going to dinner on Sunday at a restaurant. Aubry Winans, Ray and Nicole Winans, Ray and Tristan and Elvin Winans Jr. and Durella were visitors of Marie Winans. Marie Winans visited Louise Ott on Sunday afternoon. Kenneth Dee and Esther Archer and Louise Ott were dinner guests of George Straw. Remember, the bridge south of Alba is now open and it's so nice to go straight through to 96 Hwy., instead of having to hunt another road. Louise Ott visited Richard and Linda Ott on Sunday afternoon. Remember, lots of turkey are flying across the roads and if one doesn't watch closely, the turkeys are not flying very high and one could easily have a wreck. Hope all remembered to go vote on Tuesday. Peggy Hollenbeck, Purcell, moved here from California. She visited John and Sharon Lund.
Sheldon By DARLENE SHERIDAN I was saddened to receive word today that my nephew, Ed Sheridan, passed away. Graveside services were held Sunday afternoon. Ed was the youngest son of Eldon and Helen Sheridan and lived in Moundville. The Vernon County Fireworks Committee is now accepting donations to provide a fireworks display and program on June 28, at the Fairgrounds in Nevada. This is a nonpartisan effort and is made possible from donations from individuals and businesses in the Vernon County area. If you would like to make a donation, so we can continue this display, you can call 417884-5103. The Sheldon High School Alumni Reunion will be held on May 24, with dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium. The cost of the meal is $10 per person and reservations are due by May 17. You can call Darlene Sheridan, alumni secretary, at 417884-2445 to make reservations, or if you have questions or mail reser-
vations to her at PO Box 502, Sheldon, MO 6478. Please help spread the word to all Sheldon graduates and those that attended Sheldon schools. The Sheldon Alumni now has a Facebook page that you can join. The Class of 1964 will be the host for this year’s reunion. Vincent Sprenkle and son Noah visited his parents, Paul and Phyllis, last week. They returned to Richland, Wash. on Monday, April 7. My daughter, Delores Honey, joined me for church Sunday morning and myself and Phyllis Sprenkle joined her for lunch at Bamboo Gardens in Carthage. We spent the afternoon at Delores’ home. The City of Sheldon is conducted their clean up week April 7-11 and the city wide garage sales was April 12. The April Vision meeting was Monday, April 7. The Drury students presented their final project and received suggestions from the community attending. They will return on May 10, at 3 p.m., at the school, to complete the Vision project. Everyone interested in the Sheldon community are encouraged to attend. The Sheldon churches will observe Easter Sunrise Service on April 20, at 6 a.m., at the Sheldon United Methodist Church with the Christian church pastor; Spencer Hahn, bringing the message. The next Food Pantry for Sheldon and Bronaugh residents will be April 24, at 10 a.m., in the City Park.
For-getme-nots By GAIL LEAMING I think it is ironic that this nation now has more people on food stamps than working for a living and the government wants more people on food stamps. This is the same government that has signs in parks and forest that say not to feed the animals because they become dependent on free food.Why do we hear
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about Social Security running out of money, but not welfare. The Social Security people worked for theirs. Last, but not least, we are advised not to judge all Muslims by the acts of a few lunatics, but we are to judge all gun owners by the acts of a few lunatics. The things I have learned about life by reading about Noah and the Ark.: 1. Don’t miss the boat. 2. Remember we are all in the same boat. 3. Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when he started building the ark. 4.Stay fit because when you are really old someone may ask you to do something really big. 5. Don’t listen to the critics, just go ahead and get the job done. 6. Build your future on high ground. 7. For safety sake travel in pairs. 8. Speed isn’t important, remember snails were on the boat with cheetahs. 9. When stressed, just float awhile. 10. Remember the ark was built by amateurs and the Titanic was built by professionals. 11. It doesn't matter what the storm is because God is with you. Had a very busy week, but so much fun. Friday night was Milford gospel singing and Saturday was Red Oak 2 in the evening, but at noon that day we met with the Manleys and Wagners in Jasper. We really enjoyed ourselves and Ron got to catch up with which relative was which. Sorry Ruth Ann Cooper couldn’t be there, but after her husband's
fall he wasn’t up for the visit. Maybe next time we could see you and Carl Sheets would like to know these guys better too. As for the Manleys, Ron wants to find out more about the place they lived at across from the old Roy Uber place. We ran into Mariea Palmer and her husband at the Hungry House Cafe Sunday, after going to the Cowboy Church with the Crawfords and going out to eat. She and her husband met us again at Cave Springs to give the Crawfords the rundown on the place for May 17, which is when they will be preforming. Bring your lawn chairs around 11 a.m. and stay all day for their music, as well as others. There will be food booths and craft booths around the school grounds. While I worked at the polls I learned two more things. Just goes to prove you're never too old to learn. First, I learned to play Mexican Train and I had only played chicken foot before. Fun game. The second thing was if you happen to see someone, or think of someone but can’t remember their name, then you just start saying the alphabet and by the time you get to the right letter the name will pop out of your brain. I am all for anything to pop out of my brain that is worthy of remembering, so I am going to try this little trick. I am glad to hear that Zelma Hooper is back out of the hospital and was well
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enough to get to Milford Church. I also hear that Beth Spruce is doing better. Mark Leaming is in the hospital in Joplin for a triple bypass, so keep him in your prayers too. Don Leaming is having shoulder surgery. Stopped by the Gary Wolfs to drop off a chainsaw so they can have as much fun as we are having sawing wood. Ron went by the Caseys to help them and all their trees were cleaned up. They had the yard looking good and the Martens have their yard with broken limbs cleaned up. And here I sit with my dead limbs in the yard still there, but the fence line looks great. Wonder when Ron will think I need some help. Oh yes, we heard a funny story about you and a school outhouse when you were little. Can’t wait to see you, J.P.
Maxine's Musings By MAXINE MORIN It really is spring now. Although I read in an area newspaper where snow may fall in some areas due to the lunar eclipse. We will know by today (Wednesday), as the lunar eclipse was around 1 a.m. Tuesday morning. The former Lamar BPW ladies gathered at Denny's for their monthly breakfast on Monday, April 7. Food orders were taken
at 9 a.m. and then it was time to exchange knowledge. Breakfast was served, then more chatting. That bunch has a good time. Present were Imogene Miller, Barbara Robertson, Betty Gideon, Beula Miller, Maxine Morin, Donna Wescott, Juanita Schmitt and Loeta Thompson. All former BPW members are welcome. Come on out to Denny's at 9 a.m. on the first Monday of the month. The Monthly Breakfast Club met at the Pepper Mill, Tuesday, April 8. Following prayer, all enjoyed breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Doris Woods presented the devotional, using Psalms. The next meeting will be at 9:15 a.m., May 13, at the Pepper Mill. Marilyn R., I stayed home all day on Saturday and Sunday. John and Sue Lockridge drove Eddie and myself to Barton County Memorial Hospital last week to get out toenails clipped. I grew up in a family of six kids and never heard of such a thing as paying someone to cut your toenails. I found out in later life, like when you have a hip replaced, bad knees and I hate to admit this, but there is too much gut keeping me from bending down or getting my feet up long enough to trim my toenails. Like one lady told me, “You got to do something when it gets to the place you can not reach your toenails anysee MUSINGS, page 4A
CLUB NOTES LAMAR COUNTRY CLUB LADIES ASSOCIATION
Betty Weston was the hostess for Bridge on Tuesday, April 8. The winners were Ferne Roberts, first and Betty Gilkey, second. Dorothy Roberts is scheduled to be the hostess on April 15 and
Margaret Wattenbarger Replacing sour cream to be the hostess on April with low-fat yogurt in 22. recipes will reduce the Calories and add calcium. Instead of a donut, CHANGE CLUB pick yogurt and fruit for breakfast! A few more healthy tips Make your own cheese from the Change Club, spread for crackers--try Dairy low-fat ricotta blended Cream of tomato soup with herbs such as oregamade with fat-free milk is no, dill, & chopped green a delicious way to get your onions. vegetables and dairy. Keep your bones strong! Adding 8 oz. of low-fat Make the Dairy Group or fat-free milk to your part of your eating roumeal is one of the easiest tine to help maintain bone ways to get dairy.
mass throughout life. In the Dairy Group, 1 cup = 1 cup milk, yogurt, or fortified soymilk (soy beverage); 1 ½ oz. natural cheese; or 2 oz. processed cheese. Fat-free milk has the same amount of calcium and other essential nutrients as whole milk, but less fat and Calories. Don’t run out of milk. Keep low-fat evaporated milk handy. Add it to scrambled eggs or your morning coffee.
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Lamar Masonic Lodge to hold Missouri CHIP No one wants to think that the unimaginable could happen to them, but according to statistics, nearly 2,000 children are reported missing or abducted each day in the United States. Gathering all the information law enforcement officials need after the fact can be a daunting task, especially under duress. With more than
179,000 children processed through the MOCHIP Child ID program in six years, MOCHIP is clearly a presence in the community and vows to remain so! Taking place on Saturday, April 26, the Missouri Masonic Family will be on hand to further ensure the safety of area children, free of charge. How does it work? The
program consists of five major components: Digital photographs, digital fingerprints, child information and emergency contacts, dental bite impression and two (2) laminated ID cards. Together these five measures provide a powerful identification and recovery tool. The digital photographs, digital finger printings and Child
By ROB WILSON Lamar First Christian Church
Passion of the Christ”. They were trying to make sense of the movie, and they couldn’t figure out why, since Jesus was beaten and crucified on that day, it was called Good Friday. What was so good about Jesus being beaten to an inch of His life and then hung on a cross to be asphyxiated? As Mark and I listened to these young adults, I was amazed that between the four of them, they had never heard the “why” behind the suffering and death of Jesus. They were suggesting that it be called “Bad Friday” or “Black Friday”. They had heard a little about Jesus but not enough to connect the cross as payment for their personal sin. Holding back from being the answer man, I let them wrestle with their
thoughts before chiming in. Finally I saw my chance. “It’s called Good Friday, not because it was good for Jesus, but because it is good for us.” And with that opening line I got to share the Gospel message from Isaiah 53. Surely our griefs He Himself bore, And our sorrows He carried; Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, Smitten of God, and afflicted. But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed. All of us like sheep have gone astray. Each of us has turned to his own way; But the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on Him. What’s so good about Good Friday? The forgiveness of your sin – the price has been paid. What’s so sad about Good Friday? That we have forgotten what made it so good. Let’s remember, and ask people, “Do you know why Good Friday is so good?” and tell them the good news!
What’s so good about Good Friday? PARADISE, Calif.-The coffee joint opened at 5 a.m. Mark and I rolled in about 5:30 every Thursday morning. On this particular day three teenagers and a twenty-something were working the counter as baristas. All the workers knew who I was (a local preacher) and that I used their coffee shop as my second office; meeting people throughout the day, usually taking the table the farthest away from the counter. On one particular Thursday (the Thursday before Good Friday of that year), there was a lull between customers and we could hear (but not see) the teenagers talking about the movie “The
Information contacts are given to the parent or guardian of the child on a mini-CD computer disc. The information on the disc is compatible with the format required by the “Amber Alert” program. The dental bite wafer provides an impression of the biting surface of the child's teeth, which like fingerprints are unique to each in-
dividual. The wafer also collects enough saliva to provide a DNA sample and a source for a scent for trained canine search and recovery teams. The program will take place Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Lamar Masonic Lodge, 200 E. 11th St. and is being sponsored by Lamar Lodge 292 A.F. & A.M. And Hermon Lodge 187
A.F. & A.M. For information call Red Wilkinson, event coordinator, at 417-214-4971 or 417682-2100 or Ron Wood, 417-529-5833. The Masonic Children's Foundation retains no information concerning the children; only a signed permission form is retained by the foundation. This is not for a chip placed in the child!
AOK has successful week during spring break Once again, spring break proved to be a successful week at AOK. During the week of March 17-21, campers at the Wolf Building (grades K-5) did a number of things. St. Patrick's Day began the week and the campers dressed in green and created, painted and then delivered shamrocks and pots of gold to the residents at Maple Senior Living to use as door decorations. After delivery, campers enjoyed green snacks and relaxed in
their pj's for the rest of the day. Throughout the week the campers had a great time playing with friends, as well as having some friendly competition on and off the basketball and dodgeball courts. The kids were also happy to get to go to the Plaza Theatre to watch Nut Job. Campers now look forward to May 27, when school is out and summer camp begins!
Local Girl Scout Troop serves youth at AOK and Nathan's Place
During spring break, local Girl Scout Troop No. 70532 Cadette's Rae Crossley, Clara Buck, Erin Kremp, Jessica Baldridge and Zee Crossley prepared lasagna, butter and garlic French bread and brownies to serve to 80 local youth attending both AOK and Nathan's Place. Accepting the donation was AOK employee Elisha Morey, who does the majority of the cooking for both facilities. The troop also learned how to make adaptions to the recipes to serve those with gluten sensitivity. AOK youth Sophie and Molly Bronson, Taryn Torbeck and Ty Crossley are also pictured.
Indian dance troupe to be part of Earth Day celebration By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat
The 10th Street Community Farmers' Market will hold its third observance of Earth Day on Saturday, April 26. All local growers, artisans, crafters, businesses and vendors are welcome to join them to showcase and celebrate the natural resources and their use within the community. As always, the market is set up under Moore Pa-
vilion at 10th and Poplar in Lamar, with regular Spring hours of 9 a.m. to 12 noon. However, special events will be taking place on the 26th, along with extended hours, beginning with a Metro Club breakfast of biscuits and gravy served from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Local Cub Scouts will be selling soda and water during the day, with the Girl Scouts serving hot chocolate and providing children's activities. The Marketside Cafe will be serving lunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A silent auction will also be set up, with the tables to begin closing at 11:30 a.m.
The Mahnomen Dance Troupe, consisting of various tribal Indians throughout Oklahoma, will perform American Native Indian dance, with performances at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. They will also speak of their heritage and provide educational activities, as well as drumming
and will be serving native foods of corn soup, Indian tacos and fry blend. The troupe is being sponsored by Kevin Kingsley, LLC. The day's activities will conclude at 2 p.m. For more information on any of the above, please contact Lesa Queen at 417540-2071 or Lendi Davis, 417-262-0245.
Pastor’s note By MARK TURNBOUGH Lamar United Methodist Church
and held up a stewardess. "Take me to Detroit," he said. "But we're going to Detroit already," said the stewardess. In 1976 a hijacker got "Oh, good," said the hiup from his airplane jacker and sat back down. seat. He took out a gun Everyone wants reassurance as to their destination. Don’t you? Jesus said it, “I am the way.” Of what was he speaking? He was speaking of a road to the place where we live forever. Reassurance comes from Christ to you, directly, no by-passes. Someone will be speaking of this at your church this Easter Sunday. You will find there a great welcome!
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Well, I got my taxes done in the nick of time, finishing them up an entire 10 days before I had to! A good friend of mine has helped me do my taxes for probably the last 10 years, if not more, so Saturday afternoon I made a trip to her house, complete with all of my paperwork that would be needed for reference. We got down to business and about halfway
through we came to the part where I had to declare the sale of our family home on Gulf St. Most of my readers that have followed me for a while know how hard it was for me to sell the house, as it had been in our family since the 1940's. When we came to that part of the information I noticed that it was April 9, 2013 that the house changed hands. So come Wednesday, I drove by the house and told it “Happy 1st Re-
birth Birthday”. If anyone knows of the house in which I speak, they know what I'm talking about as to how it looks now, compared to before. I have been extremely fortunate in that aspect; that the person who purchased the house really gave it a facelift and made a vast improvement in its appearance, both inside and out. My great-grandmother, Della Sherman, bought that house and many generations (sometimes three at a time) resided there for several years. My grandfather, Gilford Sherman, and mother, Joanne Guy, both passed there and many celebrations and homecomings were held there. It's hard to believe that it has
been a year since papers were signed, ending the ownership of our family. When mom inherited the house back in 1980, she had to buy out my aunt and help my uncle with his share in order to keep it in the family. At the time mom had gone to an area bank in order to obtain a loan and even though she had extremely good credit, was turned down. It was the best thing that ever happened to her and she would agree with you if she was here today. She then went to Lamar Bank & Trust in order to see about getting a loan and had no problem at all. I remember her most trusted banker was Jim O'Neal, so when I moved up here a year
later in 1981, I kind of inherited him. He was a blessing many times over, definitely making my life easier when it came to financial matters. When Jim decided to retire mom and I were both in a tither, but in stepped Jack Dimond, who we both felt comfortable with since his father, Docky Dimond, was one of my family's best friends. Both of these men are now enjoying their retirement, so in stepped Kevin Little. And it's not only the ones in the offices. All of the girls at the bank are fantastic too. I'm sure others feel this way about their banking institution and I feel blessed to have them to turn to when needed. On a totally unrelated
note, Gary and I were blessed to have grandson Landon come stay with us several hours yesterday and it was a beautiful day for playing outside! He had several special visitors come by to see him and was quite the social butterfly, waving to every car that drove by. Forgot how exhausting a 15 month old could be! With eight year old grandson Kobyn at least he understands when Ga and Pa need to take a break! Landon's mommy Meghan came and picked him up when she got off work and Ga and Pa probably had the best night's sleep they've had in a long time! What a blessing to be grandparents to two very awesome grandsons! God is good...
lyn Mayfield defeated Connie King with 68 percent of the vote. Neither was an incumbent. Mindenmines returned two incumbents to its atlarge Board of Aldermen. Mike Gebelin received 47 percent and Jody Pryor 40 percent. The third candidate, Robert Brumback, finished out of the running with 13 percent. An attempt to establish a one percent sales tax came as close to approval as possible without succeeding. Appearing on the ballot as Proposition 1, it finished in a 23-23 tie. The village of Milford returned incumbents Donna Holt, Cliff Hazard, and Joyce DeMent to new terms on its Board of Trustees. Gerald Peters was unopposed to complete one year of an unexpired term on the board. Sheldon elected Perry Fowler and Joshua Lamb to its at-large board of aldermen in a three-way race. Fowler received 48 percent, and Lamb 29 percent, nudging out incumbent Cheryl Bogart who polled 23 percent. Lamb was also an incumbent. Lockwood had only one
contest. Incumbent Russ Nentrup won a threeway race in the East Ward with 57 percent support. Dennis Bench was unopposed in the West Ward. Jasper had races in both wards. Rick Good received 60 percent to win the East Ward race, and incumbent Russell Selvey took the West Ward with 58 percent. Greenfield will have a new mayor. Incumbent George Wynes was upset by James Evans, who won 61 percent of the vote in a two-way race. In the North Ward, John Pugh bested Clara Murray with 52 percent. Kelly Mayfield was unopposed in the South Ward, and incumbent Kathy Harrington was unopposed for collector. This was the year to elect three candidates to boards of education in Missouri. Candidates were plentiful throughout the immediate area. Lamar R-I had seven candidates with Justin Ogden (22.1 percent), Eby Mooney (17.4 percent), and Arty Torbeck (16.1 percent) emerging as winners. Finishing fourth was Charles Winslow
with 15.9 percent. The actual vote count was Torbeck-314, Winslow-311. Both were incumbents. Liberal R-II was the only area district without a large number of candidates. Just three were on the ballot, incumbents Christie Ulrich and Brian Williams. The third candidate was Chris Morrow. Golden City R-III had a crowded field of eight candidates. Winning candidates were Brian Banta (20.3 percent), Sterling Moore (20.0 percent), and Ryan Seela (15.6 percent). Moore and Seela were incumbents. Sheldon R-VIII fielded five candidates. Winners were Bill Nance (26.6 percent), Gene Leininger (26.6 percent), and Joanne Dedrick (18.2 percent). Nance and Leininger were incumbents. Seven candidates sought seats on the Lockwood R-I board. The top three were Adam Whitesell (24.9 percent), Tina Schnelle (18.5 percent), and Lori Byrnes (18.4 percent). None were incumbents. Jasper R-V district had a field of six candidates. Winning the three seats
on the board were Derek Maneval (27.8 percent), Larry Sisseck (23.0 percent), and Dale Adams (21.8 percent). Sisseck and Adams were incumbents.
In Greenfield R-IV, seven candidates were on the ballot. The three winners were Renee Meents (27.2 percent), Adam Wilson (18.5 percent), and David Tankesley (14.7 percent).
The Greenfield vote was widely distributed among the candidates. Only one of the seven received less than 100 votes.
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Lock, continued from page 1A ple out walking both during the daytime and of an evening. The sheriff 's department is trying to get information out to individuals that once they park their vehicle for the
evening, or if they go to a local business to do some shopping, once they leave their vehicle they should lock and secure it so they don’t become a victim. If anyone sees something suspicious, such as
Musings, continued from page 2A more”. I will have to admit, they do a good job at BCMH. Welcome home to Juanita Schmitt. She spent the winter in southern Texas. Although she had a great time in Texas, Juanita said, “I sure am happy to be home in Lamar, Missouri”. Last Thursday, the United Methodist Church sponsored a bus for a trip to a Kansas City dinner theater. That was the Red Hat meeting date and several made the bus trip, so the meeting was canceled. At Tuesday breakfast, I said to one of the girls
someone looking inside a vehicle or someone who continues to approach maybe the same vehicle more than once, please call and report that to the local law enforcement agency.
that we should go eat on contacted. Wednesday. She noti- May the Lord look over fied several and we en- our military troops, keepjoyed lunch at the Pepper ing them safe. Mill. Present were Doris Until next time... Woods, Donna Wescott, Carol Branum, Juanita Schmitt, Maxine Morin, Loeta Thompson, Donna Letton, Maxine Chesnut and Anna Mae Hillsman. The Rebekah Lodge ladies are having their Mother/Daughter Banquet on Friday, May 9, at Chicken Mary's. They are setting up a buffet with chicken and brisket, with vegetables and dessert of donut holes with ice cream. Members will be
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Vote, continued from page 1A Don’t tell that to the mayor and board of aldermen of Mindenmines. A badly needed, nay desperately needed, property tax issue went down to defeat by just one vote in the April 8 municipal election. After canvassing the votes the following day in the Barton County Clerk’s office, a manual canvassing of the Mindenmines totals found one ballot that was not counted because the small squares to the left of the Yes/No responses were vacant. However, an X had been placed on the right side of the ballot on the Yes line. County Clerk Kristina Crockett said since the intent of the voter was clearly obvious, the ballot was counted as a Yes vote, resulting in a 23-23 tie. Still, the issue failed by one vote. The proposed levy of $0.50 on each $100 assessed valuation would have given the city approximately $7,000 annually to make some needed utility repairs. Currently, it is meeting those obligations through funds derived from payment of utility bills, and City Clerk Jason Higgins says that has stretched the city’s finances very thin. The only option remaining to continue meeting those obligations, he says, is raising utility
bills. There are 210 registered voters in Mindenmines, Only 46 ventured to the polls, which is a disappointing 22 percent. Still, that is better than the rest of Barton County, which produced a turnout of only 17.7 percent. The Democrat contacted a disappointed Mayor Jason Harris the morning after the election, and he said the votes were there to pass the measure, but when election day came, “they just didn’t show up.” He felt the public had been well informed since an insert had been in-
cluded in the last mailing of utility bills in March. Harris said the property tax issue is likely to be presented to the voters again. When the board of aldermen meets on April 15, the tax will be the number one topic to be discussed, and Harris feels the board will approve its resubmission to the voters. He said it will likely be on the November ballot. This was the first time a general property tax had been voted on in Mindenmines. A one percent sales tax was rejected in 2011.
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Burgess honored at MVC Scholar Banquet MARSHALL-Chase Burgess, Lamar, a Public Relations major, was honored by Dr. Sharon Weiser, Missouri Valley College vice president of academic affairs, as a 2014 academic scholar. A banquet was held April 2 to honor the students. Scholars are chosen by MVC faculty members as individuals exem-
plifying outstanding scholarly and personal characteristics. To be eligible for the award the student must have a minimum 3.3 cumulative grade point average, be a December or May graduate of the current academic year and may only be honored for one major.
Cornell receives Outstanding Young Alumna award Sarah Adams Cornell, wife of Dustin Cornell, Oklahoma City, Okla., received the award for Outstanding Young Alumna on Saturday, April 5, at the Cottey College Founder's Day luncheon. Also attending were
their two daughters, Isabella and Gabrielle, Sarah's parents, Tami and Henry Adams, Yukon, Okla., Sarah's nephew, Riley Adams and Dustin's parents, Harold and Brenda Cornell, Lamar.
The Lamar Challenge program competed in the statewide Extempore competition in Marshall on April 5. Five teams were participants in this event, three middle school and two elementary. The Lamar Middle School teams worked hard, received great comments on their team work and have a plan to improve their performance next year! They were competing in the largest section of the event, with over 50 teams in their division. Placing in the top 50 percent of teams were Team Emaciate, consisting of Autumn Shelton, Elise James, Ethan Hasson and Grett Smith; Team Embellish, with J.D. Bishop, Sam Mather, Wyatt Hull, Jessica Baldridge and Megan Pattison and Team Entertain, with Andrew Dunlap, Tre Greer, Jasmin Messer and Jazlyn Griffith. The Lamar Elementary School teams competed in the engineering feats section. Bringing home first was Team Elicit, consisting of Roni Ogden, Andrew Shelton, Myles Collins, Ethan Reed and Brady Orahood. Run-
ning a close second was Team Elmer, with Cody O'Sullivan, Gabe Davis, Kara Morey, Jillian Gardner and Darcy McDonald). In the Thinkers Hall, where the competition was, individual in checkers, chess or mancala, Ethan Reed, was the Elementary Division first place winner in mancala with a 7-0 record. Special awards were made to outstanding teams and individuals based on their performance and actions during the daylong competition. Lamar's Team Elicit featuring Andrew Shelton, Darcy McDonald and Team Entertain were all recognized. Thanks go to the volunteers that helped with judging: Laura McDonald, Susan Medlin, Mary Dunlap, Heather Dunlap, Teresa Shelton and Andrew Fortner. Also, to the parents that helped keep the teams on track, Brian and Kori O'Sullivan, Kristin Bishop, Kelly Hull, Sarah Murphy, Brett Davis, Tommy Orahood, Denise James and Stacy Hasson.
Branson Seaton, son of Charles and Christy Seaton, is the sixth grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Branson likes to play football, baseball and basketball. He has a cocker spaniel. He enjoys hanging out with friends.
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Mandy Radspinner, daughter of Willy and Melissa Griffett, is the seventh grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. In her spare time Mandy enjoys reading. She has two cats and two dogs. She also loves turtles.
Kira Williams, daughter of Jason Williams and Helen Davis, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. In her spare time Kira plays basketball. The sports she plays are track and basketball. Her favorite subject in school is P.E.
Golden City Character Students for Perseverance
Challenge program participates in competition
Golden City Character Students during the month of March for the trait of Perseverance are, back row, left to right, Trenton Evans, sixth grade; Chain Parrill, fifth grade; Jolee Rector, fourth grade; front row, Madison Brewer, kindergarten; Jessie Yardley, first grade; Dawson Baker, third grade and Ryan Kaus, second grade.
LCTC fourth quarter stars The staff at Lamar Career and Technical Center has announced the LCTC Stars for the fourth quarter. These students exemplify a strong work ethic, great attitude and cooperative spirit. Two students are chosen from each program. The students are as follows: Agriculture – Jimmy Keutzer and Anna Andrews, Lamar; Auto Mechanics – Logan Morford, Stockton and Tristen Stilabower, Lamar; Business – Carmen Miller and Kelsey Taffner, Lamar; Carpentry – Ben Emery, Greenfield and Johnathan Seaton, Lamar; Drafting/Woods – Isaac
Jasper Junior High School releases third quarter honor roll JASPER-The third quarter honor roll has been released by Jasper Junior High School. A Honor Roll EIGHTH GRADE- Kaitlyn Adams, Blake Bettes, Terra Bowman, Avery Brouillard, Andrew Corle, Rachel Crazybear, Reagan
Dumm, Seth Jensen, McGuire Rice, Erica Rinkenberger, Gardenia Rivera. SEVENTH GRADEHadley Atnip, Brittany Ball, Caleb Brown, William Chaffin, Bailey Danner, Katelyn Dockery, Kelly Dockery, Adam Eggemeyer, Kaylee Fly-
Jasper High School's third quarter honor roll JASPER-The third quarter honor roll has been released by Jasper High School. A Honor Roll SENIORSOguljan Amannayeva, Chelsea Carter, Elizabeth Dick-
son, Adi Etcheson, Autumn Frickenschmidt, Karrington Garvin, Ricardo Grijalva, Kody Hartgrave, Grady Hodge, Jacob Holliday, Haley Hudson, Hannah Jensen, Logan Johnston, Brittany Mundy, Lane Myers, Logan Pryer, Dakota Rusk, Halista Sloan, Payton Smith, Dallas Strickland,
Gariss and Tristjyn Thompson, Lamar; English – Zach Enochs, Sheldon and Jared Ball, Jasper. Also, Graphic Design – Avery Rosenthal, Golden City and Johnna Cato-Schwan, Lamar; Health Occupations – Timbra Rummel, Stockton and Chloe Tally, Lamar; Machine Tool – Austin Hylton, Stockton and Ryan Luthi, Lamar; Marketing – Christopher Cheshire and Kenna Roland, Lamar; Welding – Mark Sutton, Stockton and Anna Andrews, Lamar. The instructors are extremely proud of these students. Congratulations!
Eliza Tidbll, Shealan Wells. JUNIORSLarissa Atnip, Haley Bennett, Bailey Bettes, Kenedey Chaligoj, Chet Corle, Rebecca Darrow, Addison Gastel, Cheyenne Harper, Chandra Howard, Austin Gloodt, Marissa Leivn, Ashley Porter, Michaela Schlichting, Kimberli
Solis, Maxine Steeves, Monica Steeves, Kamryn Stump, Matt Stump, Talon Stump, Sarah Taffner, Annie Wright. SOPHOMORES- Andrew Adams, Nicolas Adkins, Parker Athey, Shelby Dockery, Leslie Grijalva, Blake Jeffries, Keylee McCutcheon, Jenna Rector, Regan Smith. FRESHMENLevi Brown, Keegan Chorum,
nn, Laura Huber, Kierstin Johnston, Salvador Loyola, Kolby Rutledge, Aden Sisseck, Destiny Stewart. B Honor Roll EIGHTH GRADE- Tyler Brawley, Isis Carto, Stevie Galiani, Lance Houston, Olivia Maneval,
Tad Sisseck, Logan Winchester. SEVENTH GRADEChristopher Barker, Jadon Baugh, Jacob Giurbino, Jonathan Kohley, Tate Maneval, Maddison Perry, Destiny Stewart, Jesse Vance, Leeah Walker, Brianna Willet.
Grace Gazaway, Hayden Howard, Daylan Leivan, Drew Pennington, Emily Peterson, Hailey Reynolds, Christine Zimmerling. B Honor Roll SENIORS- James Baldwin, Whitney Davis, Julie Greer, Jerron Helms, Michelle Johnson, Walker Natalini, Reese Oliphant, Joel Rivera, Logan Schilling, Colton Sweeney,
James Tabor, Miranda York. JUNIORS- Curtis Andrews, Jared Ball, Rebecca Carney, Hayden Davis, Katlyn Fonger, Kyle Ghumm, Layne Gossett, Robert McNeely, Jonathan Nally, Jordan Rice, Isaac Spry. SOPHOMORES- Bethany Baugh, Brianna Cawyer, MaKensey Dumm, Audra Etcheson, Kortlin Garvin, Shelbie Gill, Kori Harper, Alysha Harr, Taelor Hildebrand, Tommy Lassiter, Elizabeth Maneval, Jacob Martin, Ashley McCarthy, Kelsey Mundy, Matthew Potter, Daniel Stanley, Morgan Winchester. FRESHMENBirgit Anzjon, Joey Baker, Alex Beier, Rylee Ervin, Stephen Grimmett, Ryan Harshaw, Ian Henderson, Kenneth Moua, Mason Olinger, Hector Rivera, Tekoah Roeber, Byron Stevens.
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Lamar girls swim team finishes season strong the 100 yard Backstroke and 23rd in the 50 Free, with best times in both events. Baslee swam her best time when she finished 23rd in the 200 yard Freestyle. Compton also had a 23rd place finish when she swam the 100 yard Breaststroke.
Compton additionally placed 24th in the 200 yard Individual Medley. Ronjat achieved a best time and a finals appearance, finishing 24th in the 100 yard Freestyle. Coach Nancy Adams was very proud of the girls and their strong
finish to the season. The team will unfortunately lose three seniors, Roland, Cato-Schwan and Ronjat. Their leadership on the team will be missed, but the team eagerly looks forward to a great group of returning lettermen next year.
Lamar golf team has pivotal week
The Lamar High School Girls Swim Team finished the season at the SWMO Championships in Springfield on February 13 and 15. The two-day meet featured preliminaries on Thursday and the qualifying swimmers advanced to the finals held on Saturday. The SWMO Conference has grown again this year, with the addition of Monett and Bolivar. Springfield's Glendale was the repeat champion, with Kickapoo finishing in second. Lamar placed 14th, outscoring the Parkview, Hillcrest, Seymour, Marshfield and Greenwood Academy teams. Other teams competing included Nixa, Summit Prep, Central, Logansville-Rogersville, Carthage, Webb City, Nevada, Ozark and Joplin.
Lamar had a successful showing, with two new school records and many improved times. All nine of Lamar's swimmers qualified for finals in at least one event. The girls' relays did a great job, as they had all season. The 200 Free relay team of Kenna Roland, Nichole Sinnett, Carmen Miller and Johnna Cato-Schwan placed ninth in the finals and scored eight points. The same swimmers finished 10th in the Medley relay, scoring six points. The 400 Freestyle relay team of Jenna Baslee, Brooklyn Davey, Anais Ronjat and Grace Compton placed 13th in the finals. All three relays swam their best times of the season. Swimming her last meet as a Lamar Lady Tiger, Roland finished
her swim career with two more school records. She placed 11th in the 100 yard Butterfly, with a new record of 1:07.55 and 12th in the 100 yard Freestyle, with a new time of 58:05. Senior Cato-Schwan also finished her season by making finals and best times in both of her individual events. She placed 19th in the 200 yard Freestyle and 21st in the 100 Freestyle. Freshman Miller earned points at her first conference meet, with a 12th place finish in the 100 yard Breaststroke. She also placed 20th in the 200 yard individual medley and earned a best time. Harley Hunt made finals and finished 22nd in the grueling 500 yard Freestyle. Nichole Sinnett placed 21st in
Area club volleyball team having a successful season
Pictured from left to right are Coach Jamie Hillman (Lamar), No. 31 Olivia Nentrup (Lockwood), No. 5 Moriah Coose (Lockwood), No. 24 Katelyn Mooney (Lamar), No. 10 Sydnee Crain (Columbus, Kan.), No. 21 Carly Spencer (Liberal), No. 7 Noble Foster (Lockwood), No. 1 Lexi Gartman (Lamar), No. 11 Olivia Boice (Lamar), No. 14 Kaylee Daniels (Liberal) and Coach Eby Hardman Mooney (Lamar). Not pictured is Chelsea Schiltz, a practice player. The Midwest Xplosion volleyball team is having a very successful season. This team is made up of 14-15 year old girls from the area including Lamar, Liberal, Lockwood, Columbus, Kan. and Nevada. They are a club team that branched into this area out of Springfield. The team has won four tournaments thus far, which include The Battle in the Junction tournament in Carl Junction in February, the Blue Devils tournament in Kansas City on March 30, the Sunflower Slam tournament in Kansas City on
April 6 and they took first place in the silver bracket in The Friendly Cup in Springfield in January. This was their first tournament of the year. Other accomplishments so far this year include two second place finishes; one at another Friendly Cup tournament in Springfield and the other at the Greyhound Classic tournament in Ft. Scott, Kan. The team also tied for third at a tournament in Holden. Their overall record so far this year is 6121. Great job girls! Your parents and coaches are
very proud of them and their accomplishments. Keep the winning streak going! Most of the team are girls that moved up an age division. According to Coach Hardman, “Five of the eight players are eighth graders (14-years-old) that I moved up, which is a big deal to me because they are performing so well in an older league”. The team will play at another Friendly Cup tournament in Springfield on April 19 and in the HOA Regionals tournament in Kansas City on April 26 and 27.
The above includes a sister club (another Midwest Xplosion team out of Nevada) and the Midwest Xplosion team, right after both teams took first and second place at the Ft. Scott Greyhound classic. Pictured are top row, left to right, Coach Jamie Hillman (Lamar), Coach Eby Hardman Mooney (Lamar), No. 5 Moriah Coose (Lockwood), No. 7 Noble Foster (Lockwood), No. 11 Olivia Boice (Lamar), No. 31 Olivia Nentrup (Lockwood), No. 1 Sydnee Crain (Columbus, Kan.), No. 21 Carly Spencer (Liberal), No. 24 Katelyn Mooney (Lamar), No. 20 Kaitlynn Johnmeyer (Nevada), No. 16 Liz Cassidy (Nevada), No. 8 Kayla Collins (El Dorado Springs); front row, No. 14 Kaylee Daniels (Liberal), No. 14 Ellie Smith (Nevada), No. 24 Margaret Cavener (Nevada), No. 10 Jaci Coleman (Liberal), No. 4 Elena Rodriguez (Nevada), No. 1 McKinley Ellis (Nevada) and the Nevada's 15-3 coach, Carol Bessinger, out of Ft. Scott, Kan.
The Lamar Tigers golf team schedule experienced a pivotal week, April 7-11, with two tournaments, with very large fields including multiple Class 3 and 4 schools. This was a good test to see how the Tigers could score. The team started at Silo Ridge in Bolivar on Monday. Silo is slated to host both Class 3 Districts and Class 2 State this year, so many teams were wanting to see how the course would play out in a competition environment. Even though Lamar's “undefeated” streak stopped, they posted a pretty solid day, taking second out of 21 schools. That was with a couple of individual scores coming in worse than their average, so the team could have fared better. The only school that beat Lamar (Springfield Catholic) also had a very good day, with many of their individual players scoring better than their averages. Catholic is in Lamar's district, so the post season will be very competitive for them this year. Top teams: Springfield Catholic, 321; Lamar, 339; Lebanon, 341 and Ava, 346. Lamar scores: Landon Maberry, 82; Nathan McArthur, 84; Caleb Fischer, 86; Logan McArthur, 87; Peyton Williams, 92. On Tuesday they had a match at Aurora. Other teams present were Carl Junction and Cassville. The day ended up being Aurora vs. Lamar, as both teams played very well. Aurora got the win on their home course, which frustrated Lamar a little. As the season progresses it appears that Aurora and Lamar are the conference contenders. Lamar is going to have to step up their game a bit, since it is also Aurora's turn to host the conference championship this year. Team scores: Aurora, 155, Lamar, 160, Cassville, 184, Carl Junction, 187.
Lamar scores: Caleb Fischer, 37, Logan McArthur, 40, Landon Maberry, 41, Kip Roland, 42, Nathan McArthur 44. Thursday, April 10, found Lamar in another large challenge. They played in one of the oldest high school golf tournaments in Missouri. The Missouri State Relays have been around since the mid 70’s. This tournament is so big that it has class divisions just like state. Lamar was able to defend their Class 2 win from last year without a problem and even managed to take down some the of big schools as well. Teams like Glendale and Rockhurst were still able to hold off Lamar's challenge. Caleb Fischer had a great day, only missing being the overall individual champion by one stroke. Teams (Class 1 and 2): Lamar, 316; Ava, 322; Mt. Vernon, 335; Thayer, 355; Mountain Grove, 363; Ash Grove, 378; Willow Springs, 394; Greenwood, 395. Lamar scores: Lamar: Landon Maberry, 76; Caleb Fischer, 72; Logan McArthur, 80; Kip Roland, 88; Nathan McArthur, 90. In summary, it was a big week for varsity golf at Lamar. While not undefeated anymore, they still have a pretty strong overall record (44-5). They also found a couple of good goals for the season. First, to be improved enough to be able to beat Springfield Catholic on their goods days as well as their bad. Second, to be able to win the Big 8 Conference title at Aurora’s course. Next week Lamar will have the final conference match at Cassville on Tuesday. JV will see their first traditional style tournament at Mt. Vernon on Wednesday. Varsity will also be at Aurora for a non conference tournament Thursday.
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Local angler hits jackpot at Big Bass Bash Local angler Jim Banks hit the jackpot at the Big Bass Bash held at Lake of the Ozarks. Most days you will find Jim at the Lamar John Deere Dealership, but April 5 and 6 he and his 13-year-old stepson, Michael Henderson, entered the Big Bass Bash, hoping to spend some time together and catch a few fish, hoping for a big one at the right time. Of course, the pressure was on Jim to find some fish, so Michael could have a good time catching them. Saturday proved to be pretty slow, with the two of them only catching shorts. Sunday, they went to a different part of the lake, pulled up to an area they had never fished before that
was near a channel swing with a gravel bank. That must have been the perfect spot because as soon as Jim cast in between two docks with a Strike King 3XD, there she was, probably in five to six feet of water. With netting help from Michael, they put her in the boat at straight up noon. Jim Banks and his stepson and fishing buddy Michael Henderson are shown with the As it turned out, they were trophy they won in the Big Bass Bash. the big bass winners for the Sunday time slot of 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Then when everyone had weighed in, they were second big bass of the tournament. Their fish weighed 7.28 pounds and earned them a check for $20,000. First big bass was 7.96 and third and fourth big bass were 7.25 and 7.23 respectively. Wow! What a finish!
Mounted Search and Rescue Team to fall under Lamar CB umbrella By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat
Jim Banks is pictured with his 7.28 pound bass that he caught with the help of stepson Michael Henderson during the Big Bass Bash.
A sales tax for statewide transportation improvements may be in the works By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer
The joint resolution was referred to the House Transportation Committee where hearings were held. It was given a “Do Pass” recommendation and placed on the House calendar for perfection. At last report, it was scheduled for debate on the House floor where two more votes were needed to send it on to the Senate. In committee testimony, support for the resolution came from Associated General Contractors of Missouri, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and the Missouri Bicycle & Pedestrian Federation, among others. Testifying against the resolution was the Missouri Municipal League and the Missouri Association for Social Welfare, among oth-
LAMAR-A joint resolution is pending in the Missouri House of Representatives (HJR 68) that would place a proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot for a one cent sales tax for transportation. If approved by the states voters, supporters of the measure estimate it would raise $700 million annually. Of the amount raised, 90 percent would go to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), five percent to cities, and five percent to counties. A simple majority would be required. The measure would last for 10 years, at which time it would have to be resubmitted to the state’s voters for renewal see TAX, page 6B for another 10 years.
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Lamar Community Betterment Vice President Ron Hager conducted the CB meeting at 12 noon, Wednesday, April 9, in the absence of President Elaine Davis. The meeting began with Barton County Search and Rescue member Jeff Boyd speaking to the group, relating the need to organize a mounted search and rescue equine team for the area. Boyd related that he felt the need to formally conduct such an organization after the disappearance and subsequent search for Adriaunna Horton last year. Individuals interested in joining the team are encouraged to contact Boyd or one of the members of Barton County Search and Rescue. Training is currently being held at the Lamar Saddle Club grounds. The equine team would be working the four state area, in conjunction with other search teams including divers and dog teams. Boyd stated that they are currently in the process of certification on how not to contaminate a crime scene and to protect the integrity of evidence. He stated that this should bring them up to the
level of being able to work with the Barton County Sheriff 's Department. It was mentioned that a benefit pancake breakfast would be held Saturday, April 19, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Assembly of God Church on Hwy. 160 in Lamar. Kathy Jenkins suggested that the organization should check into individual grants, naming a few possibilities that might be helpful. Also present was Dan Hayworth, who is also part of the search and rescue team. Following discussion, it was unanimously passed to accept the Mounted Search and Rescue Team under the CB umbrella, which the Barton County Search and Rescue team already is. A letter was read from Metropolitan Bank, stating that they had donated $2055 to the community from Jeans Day at the bank. The employees pay a certain amount on Fridays, in order to be able to wear blue jeans to work that day. The money raised goes towards area charities and at the end of the quarter contributions are divided and offered to various local organizations. The bank had contributed $340 to the search and rescue team. Hager mentioned that in order to proceed with the demolition of the Gilkey building, asbestos removal would have to be verified. He also stated
that the demolition will include only some of the buildings; with the one attached to Fast Eddie's to remain under the ownership of the CB. Hager added, “We're well on the way to a vacant lot!” The 2014 project book was discussed, with material needing to be in by June 1. Projects in the community section include the Airport Expansion, which is now complete; 10th Street Community Farmers' Market, Power Team Extreme/ Lamar Ministerial Alliance, the new Lamar City Dog Park, and Tools for Schools. Youth section projects include Growing with Community Gardens and From The Farm To You. The adult nominee for the 2014 leadership award will be Marilyn Selvey, with Tony Morgan to represent the youth. It was announced that the MCB Regional meeting would be held April 15, at the Carl Junction Community Center. Under individual project reports, Jerod Morey with AOK and Nathan's Place reported that summer camp begins May 27. He stated that they were still working with schools regarding a weight curriculum and still feeding around 60 a day at their facility. They are currently running strictly on donations only and are managing to get see RESCUE, page 2B
Stilabower home destroyed
Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper A charred shell is virtually all that remains after a destructive fire, Friday afternoon, at the Lonnie Stilabower home, 282 Northwest 36th Lane. Stilabower reported the blaze at 3:10 p.m. The Lamar Rural Fire Department received mutual aid assistance from the Liberal, Jasper, and Sheldon fire departments. The Barton County Ambulance Service, Barton County Sheriff’s Department, and the Red Cross were also on the scene to render any needed assistance. There were no injuries. The cause of the fire has been listed as under investigation.
MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE On May 21 we will publish a special Memorial Day page(s) in memory of deceased loved ones. To include your loved one, stop by the Lamar Democrat office at 100 East 11th Street and fill out the form. You will be able to select a graphic and tribute message to go along with a photo of your loved one. Photos can also be emailed to info@lamardemocrat.com.
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FYI Sign-up date announced for disaster assistance COLUMBIA, Mo.-U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced recently that farmers and ranchers can sign up for disaster assistance programs, reestablished and strengthened by the 2014 Farm Bill, beginning Tuesday, April 15. “President Obama and Secretary Vilsack made it a priority to begin enrollment for these programs,” said Garcia. “For farmers and ranchers who have been awaiting disaster assistance, help is on the way.” The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) and
the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) will provide payments to eligible producers for livestock deaths and grazing losses that have occurred since the expiration of the livestock disaster assistance programs in 2011, and including calendar years 2012, 2013 and 2014. Enrollment also begins on April 15 for producers with losses covered by the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm Raised Fish Program (ELAP) and the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) in 2011, when the program expired, through 2014. “Missouri's producers
have encountered several extreme weather conditions over the past few years, from a historic drought, to flooding, to extreme cold and snow,” said Mark Cadle, state executive director for Missouri FSA. “These programs will help our producers recover from these disasters and help sustain Missouri's livestock industry”. LIP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who have suffered livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather and attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government or
SPRINGFIELD-Homeowners might be their trees’ worst enemy if they don’t take care when using mowers and weed eaters around them. “Trees don’t heal from cuts like we do, so a lawn mower scrape, or a trimmer slash, creates a permanent injury,” said Patrick Byers, horticulture specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “Once the underlying wood is exposed, you’ve put out a welcome sign for diseases and pests to attack your trees.” Many an older tree has succumbed to internal rot that originated with dam-
age caused years earlier. According to Byers, there is an easy way to avoid this kind of damage. Remove the grass and weeds from around the tree. Not only will it make it unnecessary to mow near the tree, the tree will not have to compete for the nutrients and water. Spreading mulch of leaves, grass clippings or straw around trees will keep weeds and grass under control and will give the tree base an attractive appearance. Plus, these organic mulches will help conserve moisture, keep soil temperatures stable,
and add nutrients to the soil. “Damage by mowers and weed trimmers isn’t a tree problem, it’s a people problem. That mighty oak may look invincible, but careless mowing and weed trimming can cause it to die, slowly, from a thousand small cuts,” said Byers. For more information on this and other lawn and garden questions, call the University of Missouri Master Gardener Helpline at the Greene County Extension Center, (417) 8818909.
Careless mowing and weed trimming can cause trees to die a slow death
Rescue, continued from page 1B by with the help of many. Of course donations are always welcome and they are very thankful for the help the community has provided. Morey reported that a community wide open house would be held at AOK on Tuesday, May 13, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Donors will be recognized at this time. Jenkins reported that the Barco Drive-In is now open, with a new contract that has been signed for two years. The drive-in is still in need of a new roof for the refreshments center/movie booth. Lynn Calton passed around the final report for the Dream Initiative, Lamar's downtown strategic plan. Leisa Blanchard with Barton County Memorial Hospital presented information regarding an eye screening to take place at the hospital on May 1, as well as chronic disease classes to be offered. She added that starting May 6, there would be a support group starting up for caregivers of those with memory loss. Ginnie Keatts stated that TATS was on course for providing 27,000 one way rides this year; 2,000 more than last year. She
also stated that there was currently almost enough to purchase a new van, as the old one is in need of replacement. TATS also received a $2500 donation from the Finley Foundation. Barbara McDaniels reported that the 10th Street Community Farmers' Market was off to a good
start and that for the time being hours are Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at the Moore Pavilion. Another day will be added as the season progresses. The meeting adjourned, to meet again at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 14. All are invited and encouraged to attend!
protected by federal law. LFP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who have suffered grazing losses due to drought or fire. ELAP provides emergency assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm raised fish who have losses due to disease, adverse weather, or other conditions such as wildfires. TAP provides financial assistance to qualifying orchardists and nursery tree growers to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes and vines damaged by natural disasters. “To expedite applications, all producers who experienced losses are encouraged to bring records documenting those losses to their local FSA county office,” said Cadle.
Producers also are en- sheets online at www. couraged to contact their fsa.usda.gov or visit any county office ahead of USDA Service Center. time to schedule an appointment. For more information, producers are encouraged to review the 2014 Farm Bill Fact Sheet, check out the LIP, LFP, ELAP and TAP fact
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RECORDS DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS WILBUR R. JOYCE LAMAR-Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Weng Funeral Chapel in Jasper for Wilbur R. Joyce, 94, Lamar, who died Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Barton County Memorial Hospital in Lamar. Burial was in Lake Cemetery in Lamar. Memorial contributions may be made to Lottie Moon Foreign Missions or the Lamar Senior Center. Online condolences may be made at www. wengfuneralchapel.com. Survivors include a son, Bill Joyce, Jasper; two daughters, Patricia Gordon, Carthage and Martha Joyce, Jasper; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his a sister, Lucille Clow, and a greatgrandson, Zeth Joyce. Mr. Joyce was born Nov. 9, 1919, in Barton County, to Estell and Ethel (Selvey) Joyce. He was a dairy farmer and a carrier for the Carthage Press for many years. He graduated from Lamar High School and was a member of the Victory Baptist Church of Carthage. He married Ferne Schwartz on Jan. 17, 1942, at Greenfield. She died Oct. 21, 1988.
NORA LEE LOEWE LAMAR-Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Daniel Funeral Home for Nora Lee Loewe, 88, Lamar, who died Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Barton County Memorial Hospital. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral
home. Condolences may be shared at www.danielfuneralhome.net. Survivors include her husband, Gene Loewe; two daughters, Lisa Riley and husband Tim and Linda Richardson and husband Terry, all of Lamar; four grandchildren, Chelsea Riley, Trevon Riley, Melanie Richardson and Kurt Richardson; a sister, Carol Bellamy and husband Don, Scottsdale, Ariz. and five sisters-in-law, Barbara Pistole, Pittsburg, Kan. and Velma Crockett, Nadine Mayfield and husband Deb and Wilma Braker, all of Lamar and Betty Gilmartin and husband Joe, Liberal. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.E. And Grace Pistole and Art and Fern Cox; three brothers, Charles, Carl and Beryl Pistole and three sisters, Frances Brady, Fern Berk and Betty Jo Kelso. Mrs. Loewe was born Sept. 17, 1925, in Pittsburg, Kan., to J.E. and Grace (Matzenbacher) Pistole. She grew up in the Golden City area, staying with Art and Fern Cox for most of her school years. After graduating from Golden City High School she launched a career in teaching that spanned more than 40 years. Beginning at Mt. Carmel, she taught at several rural schools, then in the Golden City and Lamar school systems. After teaching during the school year, she attended college in Pittsburg, Kan. and Springfield each summer, earning a bachelor’s degree in education. She was a member of Missouri State Teachers Association and after retiring in 1987, she became a member of the Missouri Retired Teachers Association. She married Gene Loewe on June 17, 1961, at Golden City.
ROBERTA ARLENE BOHRN LAMAR-Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, 10507 Holmes, Kansas City, Mo., for Roberta A. Bohrn, 71, Lamar, who died Wednesday, April 9, 2014.
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ELLEN MARIE (HAWKINS) ROGERS LEE’S SUMMIT-A graveside service for the immediate family of Ellen M. Rogers, 93, Lee’s Summit, who died Thursday, April 10, 2014, will be held at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville. Arrangements are under the direction of Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW 3rd St., Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. As a breast cancer survivor, it is suggested that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Survivors include a son, William Rogers, and a daughter-in-law, Janet Rogers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Rogers.
ELMER E. MITCHELL LA RUSSELL-Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Main Street Baptist Church in Greenfield for Elmer Emory Mitchell, 72, La Russell, who died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at his home, with his family by his side. Burial followed at Pennsboro Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, to aid with funeral expenses. Condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net. Survivors include his wife, Edna Jane Mitchell; two sons, Emory Dale Mitchell and wife Ruth, La Russell and Terry Don Mitchell and wife Tona, Golden City; two daughters, Sherry Lynn Mitchell and husband Royce, Walker and Shelly Crockett and husband Mike, Lamar; four brothers, Bob Mitchell, Marvin and Lois Mitchell, Tom and Rhonda Mitchell and Roy and Janice Mitchell; five sisters, Barbara Pridemore, Kay and Vern Ehrishman, Fay Barnhart, Jean and John McDonald and Juanita Mahurin; 10 grandchildren, Dewayne and Andrea Mitchell, Mikey and Sarah Hart, Brandon Hart, Terry Mitchell, Jr., Jeremy Mitchell, Katie Mitchell, Hunter and Kylor Crockett, Megan Estes and Jon Estes and 12 great-grandchildren, Race Hart, Heavyn Hart, Michael Hart, Austin Hart, Mason Hart, Radyn Hart, Marissa Hart, Timothy Mitchell, Jasmine Mitchell, Xander Lewis, Emma Oliver and Riley Lee. He was preceded in death by an infant son, John Mitchell; two sisters, Linda White and Elma Dean Mitchell; four brothers, J.A. Brown, Bud Mitchell, John Mitchell and Darrel Mitchell; an infant grandson, Kevin Mitchell and a son-inlaw, Mike Hart. Mr. Mitchell was born April 25, 1941, at Goodman, to Elmer Edgar and Flossie Evelyn (Brown) Mitchell. He was a selfemployed logger and tree trimmer. He was a loving husband, father and grandpa. He married Edna Jane Laughlin at Goodman on
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BERNETTA GRIFFITT LAMAR-Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Daniel Funeral Home for Bernetta Jean Griffitt, 80, Lamar, who died Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Freeman Hospital West. Burial will follow at Kiley Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m to 7 p.m. this evening (Wednesday) at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to M.A.D.D., in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net. Survivors include a son, Ricky Griffitt and wife Kathy, Lamar; two daughters, Carol Nash and husband Phil, Kansas City, Kan. and Linda Nemeth and husband Jim, Tonganoxie, Kan.; her best friend of 18 years, Gene Compton; two brothers, Harlen Schick and wife Joan, Carterville and Gary Schick and wife Susie, Joplin; two sisters, Violet Houdyshell, Joplin and Bea Allen, Lamar; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren and three great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Vern Schick, Jim Schick and Bob Schick; two sisters, Elaine Tavares and an infant sister, Nancy Schick. Mrs. Griffitt was born Feb. 10, 1934, at Marion, Kan., to Herbert and Claira (Martin) Schick. She had worked in the camera department at Gill’s Studio in Lenexa, Kan. and for Oxford Healthcare for 15 years, then as a private caregiver for 15 years. After living away, she moved back to Lamar in 1989. She married John Griffitt Jr. on Nov. 4, 1950, in Jackson County. He preceded her in death.
GLENN JURGENS CURTIS, Neb.-Services were held at 12 noon on Monday, at Curtis United Methodist Church, for Glenn John Jurgens, 92, Curtis, who died Friday, April 11, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his family. Burial was in Fort McPherson National Cemetery, near Maxwell. Survivors include two sons, Randy Jurgens and wife Cheryl, Lincoln and Rod Jurgens and wife Jo, Lamar, Mo.; a daughter, Pam Jurgens, Curtis; a sister, Francis Greenwood, Wellfleet, 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, John Chris and two brothers, Chris Jurgens and Porge Jurgens. Mr. Jurgens was born Nov. 4, 1921, on a farm west of Moorefield, to George and Emma
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LIBERAL BOOSTER CLUB WILL present donkey basketball at the Liberal High School gymnasium on Friday, April 18, 7 p.m. Advanced tickets are $8, with children four and under free. Advanced tickets are on sale at the Bank of Minden in Liberal and Minden and the Liberal elementary or high school offices, as well as in Lamar at Lamar Bank & Trust and Heritage State Bank. They will also be available at the door for $10. THE BARTON COUNTY SINGING Convention will be held Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m., at the Iantha Methodist Church. All are invited to attend for a time of singing and sharing in Christian fellowship. They welcome all specials, but just listening is another option. THE LAMAR MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE will hold Good Friday services on April 18, 7 p.m., at the Lamar First Assembly, 1200 Mill St. The theme will be “The Incomparable Christ”. All are invited to attend. VFW POST 3691 AND LADIES Auxiliary will meet Monday, April 28, 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. THE BARTON COUNTY MEMORIAL Hospital Diabetes Education Support Group will not meet in April. Watch for their announcement of the May meeting scheduled for May 19. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MT. Carmel Cemetery Association will be held Sunday, April 27, 3 p.m., at the home of Dale Huber, 694 SE 40th Lane. FIBER ARTS GUILD WILL MEET Thursday, April 17, 9 a.m., at Denny’s in Lamar. The Blue Top Quilt Shop will present a surprise program. Roll call can be answered with an Easter item. RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD WILL meet Thursday, April 17, 10 a.m., at 694 SE 40th Lane. THE LIBERAL CLASS OF 2016 will serve dinner before the Liberal Booster Club donkey basketball game on Friday, April 18, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the high school. CROWDER COLLEGE IS NOW TAKING enrollment for Fall 2014 courses. An advisor will be at the Lamar Career and Technical Center on Wednesday, April 16, 9 a.m. To 2 p.m. Call 417-667-0518 for an appointment. LAMAR MASONIC LODGE WILL HOLD A Missouri Child Identification Program on Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 200 E. 11th St. The event is sponsored by Lamar Lodge 292 A.F. & A.M. and Hermon Lodge 187 A.F. & A.M. For information call Red Wilkinson, event coordinator at 417-2144971 or 417-682-2100 or Ron Wood, 417-529-5833. THE DRUG TAKE BACK BOX IS available at the Lamar Police Department, 1106 Broadway, for those wishing to keep prescriptions out of the water supply and out of the hands of youth. A special day has been set aside to take unused or expired medications, either prescription or over the counter, and will be held Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please put all medications in a plastic garbage bag, minus the bottles. This will help with packaging and transport to the incinerator. No needles or inhalers please. TICKETS FOR THE LAMAR TIGER football night to be held Saturday, April 19, 6:10 p.m., when the Springfield Cardinals take on the Arkansas Travelers are available at the Lamar High School office for $11 each. All seats are on the first base line. Proceeds from ticket sales support Lamar athletics and activities. THE 2014 LAMAR FREE FAIR DATES have been set for August 16-23. (Waltemath) Jurgens. After graduating from Moorefield High School in 1939 he attended Kearney College for one year before serving in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Returning home after the war he earned a BA from Hasting College in 1949 and began a 49 year career in teaching math, first at UNSA, then MVHS and UNSTA, impacting the lives of innumerable students. An active member of his community, he was a Boy Scout leader, served on the city council and the ambulance board, was instrumental in the Curtis Little Theater and the Methodist church choir. After retiring, he enjoyed traveling, woodworking, playing golf and, most importantly, the love of family and the fellowship of friends. He married Beverly McDermott on Aug. 11, 1946. She died Jan. 9, 2008.
PRISCILLA MAE TUBAUGH GOLDEN CITY-Services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the United Methodist Church in Golden City for Priscilla Mae Tubaugh, 80, Golden City, who died at 5:55 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Lockwood. Burial will follow in Dudenville Cemetery, south of Golden City. Arrangements are under the direction of Pugh Funeral Home. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, in care of the funeral home. Survivors include two sons, Robert Elliott and wife Rita, Golden City and Danny Young and wife Michelle, Deerfield; a daughter, Gloria Nelson and husband Dale, Golden City; a stepson, Ricky Tubaugh and wife Sheila; a stepdaughter, Brenda Combs and husband Johnny, Kansas City, Mo.; grandchildren, Jennifer, Elliott, Danielle, Misty, Abigail, Joe, Ronnie, Marcus, Mattie, Dillion, Dot, Dawn, Sheila, Christopher, Austin, Cassie, Candace, Carly and Shelly and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Elliott and a daughter, Laura Jane Dickerson. Mrs. Tubaugh was born Aug. 6, 1933, in Barton County, to Joseph and Sylvia (Ohler) Webb. She grew up in the Golden City area and was a graduate of Golden City High School. She worked as a secretary and librarian for the Golden City Schools for 20 years. She also owned the Wayside Cafe in Golden City for 18 years with her husband, Kenneth. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Golden City. She loved to sew and made her own clothes, loved gardening and was a good cook. She will be known for never saying a cross word to anyone. She married Billie Gene Elliott in 1953. He died in 1960. She married Kenneth Tubaugh on May 5, 1979, in Golden City. He died Jan. 14, 2003.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, KAREN CARRANZA AND JOSEFINA ESPINOSA, by Deed of Trust dated February 23, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Barton County, Missouri, on February 24, 2005 as document # 2005-307, conveyed to the Trustee therein, the following described real estate, situated in the County of Barton, State of Missouri, to wit: ALL OF LOT 7 IN BLOCK 1 OF RICHARDS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LAMAR, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI which conveyance was made to the Trustee therein in Trust, to secure the payment of a certain Note in said Deed of Trust described; and WHEREAS, default was made and still continues in the payment of said note; NOW, THEREFORE, at the request of the legal holder of said Note, and pursuant to the provisions of said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Successor Trustee will sell the property above described, at public vendue, to the highest bidder for cash, at the West front door of the Barton County Courthouse in the City of Lamar, Missouri, on Thursday, April 24, 2014 between the hours of 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon and 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon, specifically at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. L. MITCHELL SHAW BARTON COUNTY SHERIFF JAMES V. NICHOLS 206 WEST 10TH STREET LAMAR, MO 64759
4-2,9,16,23-4tc In Re: Doris A. Denny, a single person TRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Doris A. Denny, a single person dated 06/23/2005, and recorded on 06/28/2005 Document 2005-1167 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Barton County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 05/12/2014 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: A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK THIRTYNINE (39) IN PARRY`S THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LAMAR, IN BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND RUNNING THENCE WEST 100 FEET, THENCE NORTH 60 FEET, THENCE EAST 100 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 60 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF.. Substitute Trustee Corporation Published in the Lamar Democrat File #: DORDESET
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First publication date 04/16/2-14 4-16,23,30,5-7-4tc NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the note described in and secured by Deed of Trust dated December 4, 2008, executed by Nathan J. Hazard, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Barton County, Missouri, on December 30, 2008, as instrument no. 20081754, and conveying to the undersigned trustee the following described property in Barton County, Missouri, to-wit: All of Lot Four (4), in Block Three (3), of M. N. Wills Third Addition to the City of Lamar, in Barton County, Missouri except 50 feet off of the entire West side thereof, at the request of the legal holder of said note who has elected to declare the entire indebtedness due and payable, and in accordance with the provisions of the said Deed of Trust, the undersigned trustee will on the 12th day of May, 2014, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 5:00 o’clock P.M., to-wit: at 1:00 P.M., sell said property at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash at the West front door of the Barton County Courthouse in the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, to satisfy said note and costs. By /s/ Steven H. Kaderly, Trustee 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
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Cards of Thanks The family of Donald Lee Doolin expresses a word of thanks and gratitude to all the friends and family who gave support to us upon Don’s passing on March 26, 2014. Your acts of kindness are deeply appreciated and will not be forgotten. Sincerely, Darlene Doolin & Family The family of Joe Brauburger would like to thank everyone for the prayers, cards, visits and food. Each word of sympathy meant so much to us during this time of sorrow. It was very encouraging to know others cared. Danna, Lyle and Emily Brauburger Velma Brauburger Scott & Rachael Brauburger Danny & Carole Thomas Guy, Stacey, Isaac, Rebekah Emma Emkoff We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our friends, family, co-workers and community who have called, visited, written, inquired, sent cards, sent prayers, gifts and good wishes, emails, facebook posts, helped in so many ways and “just been there” for us since Rick’s diagnosis with Acute Myeloid Leukemia last September. We are also truly thankful for the care that was provided by Dr. Erik Miller, Dr. Joe Wilson and the wonderful staff of Barton County Memorial Hospital before Rick’s transfer to KU Medical Center. Rick has been able to return home and is happy to be back in Lamar, but because of his comprised immune system, he must screen visitors and avoid crowds for several months to come. Again, thank you for all your support! Rick & Rhonda Johnson
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AREA NEWS Vernon County Sheriff’s Office helps National Guard MP’s with training
NEVADA-Members of the Missouri National Guard Military Police conducted training in vehicle stops last weekend with the help of the Vernon County Sheriff ’s Office. Sheriff Jason Mosher said Thursday that his office was asked for help with the use of patrol vehicles to help train the
1139th MP Company from Harrisonville during training at Camp Clark on Friday and Saturday. The sheriff said two sheriff ’s office vehicles were used and Vernon County Patrol Lt. John Randall assisted in the supervision of the vehicles as well as giving some advice to the group of MP’s.
“I’ve been in the Missouri National Guard for 29 years and in Law Enforcement for over 30 years, so it was nice to be able to help assist members of our military in their training” said Lt. Randall. The sheriff said Lt. Randall is scheduled to retire from the National Guard this summer.
Vernon County Sheriff's Office conducts drug bust on three towns in one day NEVADA-Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said his office and members of the CNET Drug Task Force conducted multiple investigations on drug activity and recovered illegal drugs from three towns in Vernon County on Thursday, April 10. The sheriff said Brenden Moreland, 26, Nevada, was arrested in the north part of Nevada, while deputies and agents with the CNET Drug Task Force were conducting surveillance. Moreland, who was currently on parole, was placed under arrest for possession of a substance believed to be crystal meth and a loaded firearm. Vernon County Prosecutor Lynn Ewing III filed charges on Moreland Friday, April 11, and a warrant was issued for felony possession of a controlled substance and felony possession
of a firearm. Moreland is being held in the Vernon County Jail on a $25,000 cash only bond. The sheriff said his office also recovered suspected methamphetamines and drug paraphernalia from a house in Harwood and from a location in Schell City, just a few hours later. Although all three busts were conducted within a few hours of each other, the sheriff said he would not comment on whether or not the three incidents were related to the same case. The names from the cases in Harwood, and Schell City have not been released, pending the completion of the investigation. “Every bag of meth we take off the street is a bag that doesn’t make it to someone who is going to destroy their life with this stuff ” the sheriff said.
Domestic assault reported in Golden City
Ricky D. Cooper Jr. Barton County Sheriff 's Office deputies responded to a residence outside of Golden City on Monday, April 7, in regards to a domestic disturbance. The caller advised that her son was breaking items in
the home and threatening to harm her. The caller then advised that she was afraid and scared for what he would do to her and she had locked herself in a room to get away from her son, who she reported
Deputies from the Barton County Sheriff 's Office responded on Thursday, April 10, to an assault allegation which was reported to have occurred on A Hwy., approximately three miles north of 160 Highway in Barton County.
During the investigation it was learned that a physical altercation took place between a couple who was currently in a relationship. At the conclusion of the investigation Daniel T. Williams, age 37, of Lamar was arrested and transported
was out of control. When deputies arrived in the area the woman had left from the property and met with deputies and explained what had transpired. Sheriff deputies went to the home and made contact with the suspect, Ricky D. Cooper Jr., age 29. Cooper was taken into custody on a 24 hour hold for investigation for domestic assault and property damage. Cooper had just recently been released from the department of corrections (prison) and is currently on parole out of Missouri for the crime of possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest.
Williams arrested for domestic assault
back to the sheriff ’s office on a charge of Assault. Williams was placed on a twenty four hour hold for investigation, awaiting formal charges to be filed with the Barton County prosecutor.
Liberal man arrested for abuse of child The Barton County Sheriff 's Office was contacted on Monday, April 7, by the Missouri Department of Family Services, on an allegation of child abuse which occurred in the Liberal area. A thorough investigation was conducted on the in-
cident and at the conclusion of the investigation Dennis Lee Lake, 41, Liberal, was taken into custody by the sheriff ’s office. Lake was subsequently charged in criminal court on the charge of abuse of a child which is a Class C Felony.
Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO
BCMH Pet Therapy team presents check
The Barton County Memorial Hospital Pet Therapy team presented a $455 check to Sandy Alexander from the City of Lamar. The monies were collected from the Pet Therapy team's annual Pet Calendar Contest calendar sales. The City of Lamar will use the donation to further the opening of a dog park located within the city park. Pictured, left to right, are Leisa Blanchard, Kelly Malle, Gretchen Denney, Sandra Dickey and Sandy Alexander.
Tax, continued from page 1B ers. To make preparations in advance, in the event the joint resolution should be approved by voters, a delegation met with the Barton County Commission, April 7, to determine the transportation projects that would be undertaken in Barton County with whatever amount of money that would become available. The delegation included Harry Rogers of the Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council, Frank Miller of MoDOT, and Spencer Jones of Great River Associates, consulting engineers of Springfield. The 10 projects selected and their order of priority were, (1) widening of a bridge on U.S. 160, 2.5 miles north of Golden City, (2) replacement of a one-lane bridge on V Highway, 4.75 miles west of U.S. 71/Interstate 49, (3) improve-
ment of the intersection of Highway 43 and U.S. 160, (4) improvement of the intersection of Highways 43 and 126, (5) lower the elevation of Highway 126 as it approaches Highway J from the west, (6) improve Highway KK with shoulders and remove some of its curves; also pave 30th Road between KK and the interstate, (7) improve 11th Street between the Truman birthplace and Broadway, including addition of a bicycle lane, (8) renovate Gulf Street between 12th Street and
19th Street, including addition of a bicycle lane, (9) add shoulders to U.S. 160 throughout Barton County, and (10) elevate U.S. 160 two feet from 71/ I49 east for one-half mile to prevent flooding. In projects 3 and 4, the improvement of intersections on Highway 43, the construction of roundabouts was discussed but not included in the list of priorities submitted. Several other projects were discussed, including ones near Liberal and Golden City, but they did not make the list of 10.