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State auditor to follow up on changes recommended in Liberal audit By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer LIBERAL-Representatives of State Auditor Thomas Schweich will be in Liberal, Monday afternoon, April 14, to follow up on action taken to correct deficiencies found in a petition audit of Liberal city government for the calendar year 2012. A 19-page Citizens Summary was read to concerned citizens by Deputy State Auditor Harry Otto, last October 1, at a public meeting in the Kneeland Center. It found deficiencies in seven categories of city government. They varied from lack of review of utility rates to no formal bidding policy to tardy approval of the city budget. Otto said at that time State Auditor Schweich requires the audit team to do a follow up examination of the entity being audited and issue a report of its findings. That report will be heard starting at 1 p.m. in the Kneeland Center.

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Lamar's prom royalty from left, Levi Petersen and Mariah Thompson; Alie Medlin, queen, and Ethan Taffner, king; and Isaac Gariss and Lauren Nichols at the historic Ramsay building in Joplin on Saturday, March 29. This year's theme, “Young and Beautiful”, was inspired by the Great Gatsby.

Receive a free $10 gift card plus tips to shopping healthier on a budget LAMAR-University of Missouri Extension will reach out to the community to provide a guided Grocery Store Tour to Help Families Buy Healthy and Affordable Foods. Cooking Matters at the Store is an interactive grocery store tour that teaches low-income families to shop for healthy, affordable food. Participants learn to find whole grains, buy fruits and vegetables on a tight budget,

compare unit prices and read food labels. Participants will learn practice skills including buying fruits and vegetables on a budget, comparing unit prices to find bargains, reading and comparing food labels, identifying whole grains and sticking to your budget. After the tour you will receive a free $10 gift card to the grocery store, free workbook full of tasty recipes and simple tips on buying healthy, low-

cost foods and a free reusable grocery bag. Want to save money at the store? Want to buy healthy foods to feed your family? Need some tasty and healthy recipes for your family? If you said yes, join the University Extension for a free Cooking Matters at the Store, a guided grocery store tour to be held May 19 and June 9, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., The program is free; however, registration is required. To

register for tours please call 417-682-3579 and leave your name, number and preferred date. For more information on nutrition go online to http:// extension.missouri.edu or contact one of the nutrition and health specialists working in the Ozarks: Dr. Lydia Kaume in Barton County, 417682-3579; Dr. Pam Duitsman in Greene County, 417-8818909 or Cammie Younger in Texas County, 417-967-4545.

Barton County Memorial Hospital posts $717,041 financial gain in 2013 The Barton County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees were called to order by Chairperson Karen Wegener on Monday, March 24. Other members present were Jill Purinton, Tom Shaw, Mike Vaughan and Mike Buchanan. Also in attendance were CEO Wendy Duvall, Director of Finance/CFO Michelle Casey, Director of Nursing Marlys Buckner, Human Resources Director Sheila Boice and Director Quality/Risk Management Eden Ogden. Guests present were Chief of Medical Staff Dr. Thomas Hopkins and David Taylor with BKD. The February 24 minutes were approved as written. Taylor presented a preliminary 2013 audit report. The report indicated improvement in the cash position of the hospital in comparison to 2013. A positive net revenue of $717,041 was experienced for the year. During 2013, BCMH received approximately $1,480,000 in revenue from Electronic Health Record Incentive payments, which allowed an increase in the cash of $324,000. Taylor reported that it is recognized that one of the most significant factors in the 2013 gains by the hospital could be attributed to the decrease in expenses. While this was very difficult to achieve, it was necessary and will continue to be a significant factor into the future. The audit will be finalized and a report will be available within the next month or so.

JEFFERSON CITY-The Empire District Electric Company has filed a request with the Missouri Public Service Commission to increase the fuel adjustment charge on the bills of its electric customers. Empire has made two filings. In its annual true-up filing, Empire states the trueup reflects an over recovery of approximately $231,336. In a separate filing, the utility proposes to raise the fuel adsee EMPIRE, page 4A

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

Boice reported that only replacements are being made within the hospital, with no new positions at this time. There was an increase of one full time employee for the month of March for a total of three new employees hired this year. The increase is due to overtime created with computer training for new IT System components and ICD-10. Duvall reported that contact had been made with Howard Dockery regarding the old hospital building. He is still interested in looking at obtaining the property and developing some type of business to utilize the existing structure. Duvall will continue to communicate with Dockery regarding the property and will report the progress made at the April board meeting. Dr. Hopkins reported that currently all physicians are going through HMS training. Cean Cornish and Paul Stebbins are presenting the training, being present during morning rounds and weekends to assist. They are also making changes as they go in order to make it easier for the physicians. Dr. Hopkins is planning to work with Dr. Sturgell, ER director, to address concerns regarding soft admissions. This may include the development of criteria to evaluate the patient's status and aid in communication between the ER physician and the patient's primary care physician, to assure that patients are being admitted properly. The February bills that had previously been sent to board members were

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approved for payment as submitted. Boice brought the student loan policy for discussion with the board. The following suggestions were made to change the policy: BCMH will not approve any student loans for a program of study in which the hospital does not employ the position and the student loan program will pay for 75 percent of the cost of the total program, with the maximum amount for a Certification, Licensure or Associate's Degree of $8,000, Bachelor's Degree maximum amount of $12,000 or an Advanced Degree maximum amount of $15,000. It was unanimously approved to make the changes as presented. With no further business for the regular session, a motion was made by Purinton that the meeting adjourn to executive session for the purpose of discussing peer review in accordance with Statute 610.021(14), closed meeting, closed record. The board reconvened in regular session to report the following actions taken during the closed session. Edward Gwin, M.D., was presented for re-appointment privileges in Consulting, Pulmonology/Sleep Study. Derek Urban, M.D. was presented for appointment from temporary to full privileges in Consulting, Radiology. All were in favor, approving the recommended physicians for re-appointment. With no further business the meeting was adjourned.

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CORRESPONDENTS Coonfoot & Vicinity By LOUISE OTT Peeking out the door this early Monday morning I see our dear Lord has blessed us with clouds and wind. It looks like we could get rain any minute. We could sure use some sunshine. Gary and Judy Nelson, Michael Nelson and Ella Mae Turpen enjoy going to dinner on Sunday at a restaurant. Arbry Winans, Ray and Tristan, Ray and Nicole Winans and Elvin Winans Jr. and Durella were visitors of Marie Winans. Jane Moss baked cookies and took some to Louise Ott. They are always so good. Kenneth Dee and Esther Archer and Louise Ott enjoyed dinner on Sunday with George Straw. Remember the big bridge south of Alba is open now and it's so nice to go straight through instead of detouring to other roads to get to Highway 96. Steve Patterson, pastor of Alba Friends Church non-profit organization, appreciates any donations from anyone. Call him on his cell phone at 1-417793-3308 or his home phone, 1-417-525-6107 and he will tell you days he is open for lunches at 212 Main in Alba. I was coming home from my brother, George's, yesterday and turned on D Hwy., headed for Alba. I stopped for a big tom turkey and four hen turkeys to cross the road.

Sheldon By DARLENE SHERIDAN Sheldon friends were saddened to hear of the death of Don Doolin at his home in Lamar. Don was a former Sheldon resident and graduated from Sheldon High School. Don married Darlene Holland, also of Sheldon. Following his service time in the Navy he was involved in many different jobs as a plumber. Following retirement they moved to Stockton and then settled in Lamar. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Ferry Funeral Home and burial followed on Monday morning, with military rites at the National Cemetery in Ft. Scott. Sympathy is extended to his family, wife Darlene and children Diana Leininger, Debbie Hudson and Pastor Dan Doolin. Word was received word Monday that Laverne (Teeny) Runion of Independence died. He was a former resident of the area and married Betty Jean McGuire. Funeral

services were held Monday in Independence. Sympathy is extended to his wife and three children. Mary Ann Clark was improved enough after her third surgery, that she was moved to Mid America Rehab Center in Overland Park, Kan. for rehabilitation. The first weekend session of the horseshoe pitching contest was held Saturday and Sunday at Whitetail Deer Run Court, which is located two miles east of Sheldon on B Highway. The contest was in four classes and there were 25 participants for the first session. The second session will be the last weekend in April and the third session will be the last weekend in May. If there is more information needed you can call Al Mundy at 417-884-2462. A public meeting was held Monday, March 31, to explain the process of the Community Development Block Grant. The city is seeking support from property owners to participate in the removal of vacant and dilapidated buildings. This is an opportunity for property owners to received financial assistance to remove these buildings. The application is due May 15 and Kaysinger Basin Regional representatives were on hand to explain the timeline of the project and the procedures that must be completed. More information can be secured by calling Becky Morgan at city hall 417884-2621 or Phyllis Sprenkle at 417-884-5103. Paul and Phyllis Sprenkle picked up their son and grandson, Vincent and Noah, from the KC Airport. They will visit for the next week as Noah is on spring break from Richland, Wash. April 7 was the Vision meeting at 6:30 at the Sheldon Gym. The Drury students presented their consolidated plan for Sheldon. They have been working this semester to visit with community members, to provide ideas for improvement for the future.

For-getme-nots By GAIL LEAMING I want to put a note in here about the funny position I am in now days and does anyone else have this problem. Three times this weekend (and it happens all the time) someone has smiled at me from across a room and has acted like they knew me. I want to say here and now thank you and I am sorry that I don’t know you. Please come up and introduce yourself to me so I will know. I usually just sit there and smile back like I know them

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and look like an idiot. Does this come with age and if it does, just pretend that I have really lost my sanity and keep smiling. At my age I can’t decide if it is because I have met so many people in my lifetime or if my mind is leaving. Does anyone else have this problem or am I in my own little world? It is frustrating because I don’t want you to think I am snubbing you. I love having friends and I just wish I could remember them! If you introduce yourself I would love to have a new friend again. Tomorrow is election day and I hope that by the time this is out that you went to the polls. A couple of weeks ago there was a news item about how there was a shortage of poll workers, or they were going to close down places to vote in Jasper. I called and offered my services. I think it is a shame that they would even consider closing some of the rural ones (I know they wouldn’t close the ones in town). Anyway, they put me in as an independent and now I am working the one in Avilla. My letter said to bring food and something to occupy my time. Games and so forth. So get out and vote so I will have something to occupy my time. By the way, just a reminder that April 15 is sneaking up one us. I got a hold of some sweetened tea by accident the other day and immediately burned my throat. Couldn’t swallow for about 10 hours without

pain. Quiet around our house for a while. I should have known better because I usually ask. Gearing up for the cousins weekend and our daughter/daughter-in-laws are invited this time. Haven’t done that in a long time. Looking forward to that Evelyn Gasper and thanks for getting it together. Went to Crawfords at Carthage Friday, Red Oak 2 on Saturday and the Christian Church in Neosho on Sunday. Had a good time at all. The Crawfords are going to be at the Cowboy Church by the stockyards in Carthage on the 13th of this month in the a.m. We have started burning brush again. It is a never ending thing around here. Austin Harshaw got the field planted behind the house this week. We went to Branson one day this week to see Carol and Phillip York from Oklahoma City. Had a fun time with them. I sent back CDs of our local talent, the Dalton Gang, to my friends in Oklahoma. They will be preforming May 16 and 17 at Silver Dollar City. Try and go. Kamala Leaming was in the color run, as I am sure Clea Kleeman went to. There is always such a large crowd they never see each other. Ron just had to go to Miller to the fish fry. He says it is one of the best around, so we made a mad dash to that on Saturday. Russ Leaming came in on Friday to help Ron saw trees. We

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were going to take him out to eat, but he wouldn’t quit until he was done. Then he took the quail that Ron had been taking care of and gotten well. They sure looked a lot better. Russ had a dog trial this weekend. Hope his dogs did good. Everyone have a great week.

Maxine's Musings By MAXINE MORIN First thing off the bag I want to make a correction of a previous Musings. The extended deadline will be May 15 for your family history to be included in the book of Barton County History & Families. Donna Wescott and mother (me) attended the Calla Rebekah Lodge No. 160 on Wednesday, April 2, having supper with the ladies at 6:30 p.m. Lodge session convened at 7:30 p.m., with Vice Grand Carol Branham, presiding. Discussion was held on the annual Mother and Daughter Banquet, which will be on Friday, May 9. The session closed with prayer, to meet again on April 16, 7:30 p.m. As I retrieved a stick of oleo from the fridge for Eddie's baked potato, I thought of bygone days when oleo was white and came in a package with a little packet of yellow powder. You dumped the oleo in the bowl, sprinkled on the powder

and worked and worked, trying to get the powder mixed evenly through the “mess”. It was a job I despised when I was a kid. Mom said do it, so I done it. Later someone came up with the bright idea to pack the white oleo in a plastic bag, including a capsule of yellow coloring. Now, that was more like it. I did not mind that at all. In fact, I thought it was kind of fun to squeeze the oleo until the capsule got warm and broke. At that era of oleo days, it was against the law to sell colored oleo. They should have known that people were smart enough to know the difference between oleo and real butter. Right? Aren't you glad that law was repealed. Betty Gideon tells me that the trees on the west side of the Barton County Courthouse that bears the gorgeous white flower balls are Saucer Magnolias. I always look forward to seeing these early white blooms. John and Sue Lockridge were hosts for a family dinner on Sunday, April 6. Present were daughters Gretchen Dickey and children Dray and Gia, Liberal and Johnna Williams, her husband David and children Tyson and Terren, Lamar and son Phillip Gould and children Ben, Noah and Reese, Savannah. The adults came by to visit Grandpa Eddie “Popee” and Gramma Maxine. We are always happy to see them. Prayers for our military troops. Until next time....

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Sondra Riegel was the hostess for Bridge on Tuesday, April 1. Winners were Imogene Williams, first and Sondra Riegel, second. The hostess for Bridge on April 8 is Betty Weston. Dorothy Roberts will be the hostess on Tuesday, April 15.

CHANGE CLUB A few healthy tips from the Change Club, Dairy Instead of high fat pasta sauces like alfredo, try part-skim ricotta mixed with pesto for a creamy sauce. To get calcium at lunch, use low-fat cheese on your sandwich. Whole milk and regular cheese are higher in

saturated fat. Low-fat or fat-free versions have the calcium without the fat. Calcium is a nutrient of public health concern. You can meet your calcium needs by drinking fat-free milk or eating low-fat yogurt. Use low-fat milk to make bread pudding. Check online for recipes. Make a switch to fatfree milk. If you currently drink whole milk, first switch to reduced fat (2%), then low-fat (1%), and then fat-free (skim). Make a healthier quiche by using low-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese in your recipe. Combine plain yogurt with your favorite low-fat salad dressing for a different veggie dip. Love cheesy mashed potatoes? Look for lowfat cheese blends or partskim ricotta--to whip into your creation. Eat dairy for a snack on the run--grab low-fat cheese sticks, yogurt, or a home-made smoothie. Check the Calories on dairy product labels.

Choose the lower Calorie versions--those that are low-fat or fat-free, without added sugars. Milk and milk products are the primary source of calcium in American diets. Use My Plan to see how much you need each day. For dessert, make a sugar-free chocolate or butterscotch pudding with fat-free or low-fat milk. Check online for recipes. If you are lactose intolerant--try lactose-free milk or calcium-fortified soymilk (soy beverage). Make a breakfaston-the-go smoothie by blending fat-free yogurt or milk with vanilla extract and a frozen banana. For breakfast try lowfat or fat-free yogurt. Mix in cereal or fruit for extra flavor, texture and nutrients. To get some extra dairy, add some shredded lowfat cheese to tuna casserole. What’s not part of the Dairy Group? Foods made from milk that have little or no calcium like

cream cheese, cream, and butter. Avoiding milk because you are lactose intolerant? Get the health benefits of milk by selecting lactose-free dairy products. What’s the issue with whole milk? An 8-oz glass contains about the same amount of saturated fat as 5 strips of bacon.

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Temaat-Barr engagement

Allen-Purinton engagement

Probert-Shaw engagement

Dennis and Joyce Temaat, Dodge City, Kan. and Pat and Carol Barr, Lamar, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Kaley Temaat and Jon Barr. Kaley is the granddaughter of Joan and the late Robert Temaat of Spearville, Kan. and the late Gloriann and Charles Goodman of Ness City, Kan. Jon is the grandson of Virginia and the late Laverne Potter, Lamar, and the late Raymond and Wilma Barr of Marshfield. Kaley is a graduate of Dodge City High School and Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a Master's of Business Administration. She is currently employed by KOCH Industries, Wichita, Kan. Jon is a graduate of Lamar High School and Pittsburg State University with a degree in Justice Studies. A May 31 wedding is planned in the Pittsburg, Kan. area at Sacred Heart Church, Frontenac, Kan. The couple resides in Wichita, Kan.

Danielle Nichole Allen and Spc Joshua Purinton, along with their parents, Philip and Angela Allen, Cinda Loveall and Steve and Kim Turner, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Grandparents of the bride are Caroll and Barbara Lee and David and Wanda Allen. Grandparents of the groom are Paulette Smith and Joe and Jill Purinton. Dani is a 2012 Lamar High School graduate and is employed as a wait staff manager at Pepper Mill. Josh is a 2011 Lamar High School graduate and is an Army Infantry Specialist stationed at Ft. Hood Texas. Josh just returned from a nine month deployment to Afghanistan. The couple will be married April 12, at the Nevada Country Club. They will reside in Copperas Cove, Texas.

Vic and Tonie Probert of Golden City announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Michelle Probert to Travis Boyd Shaw, Bronaugh. Travis is the son of Kenny and Pat Shaw. The brideto-be is graduating from Pittsburg State University in May with a bachelor's of fine arts degree with an emphasis in education. The prospective groom will be completing his last semester of college at Pittsburg State University in the Fall of 2014. He will graduate with a degree in manufacturing engineering. The couple plans to marry May 31, 2014, on the bride's farm in Golden City.

Retired teachers treated to tour of South Africa By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

to be pro-education, but in reality they are anti public education. One would mandate LAMAR-South that 50 percent of Africa isn’t the fiteacher evaluation nal destination of be based on stumost tourists from dent test results, Barton County remove teacher and southwest tenure, and elimiMissouri who vennate due process ture overseas to see protection for all other parts of the teachers and cerworld. It’s a distant tified staff. The land 36 hours of other would allow flying time away, public tax dollars situated on the to be used to fund southern tip of religious and paroAfrica as its name chial schools causaffirms. It’s likely ing sharp cuts in the name most state aid to public people associate schools. Both petiwith South Africa tion campaigns are is that of Nelson being financed by Mandela, the first a wealthy St. Louis president of mabusinessman. jority governed Members were South Africa, who urged to attend died last Decemthe annual Region ber. 9 meeting of the Lee Shaver, a Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper Missouri Retired resident of Lamar AssoLee Shaver shared his many experiences in South Africa Teachers who also grew up with Barton County retired teachers, April 2. ciation (MRTA), here, took Barton hosted by the County retired teach- the “Free State” is a grain not knowing where to go Dade County unit, which ers on a very intimate producing region whose or what to do. In South will be held April 24 in trip to South Africa at elevation increases as you Africa, a policy of separa- the Methodist Church their meeting of April 2. go farther inland. He lik- tion of non-white South Life Center in Lockwood. Shaver is a skilled gun- ened it to Kansas, which Africans from the black The meeting will start at smith, magazine publish- also is grain producing population came to be 9 a.m. Among those ater, world class long range and increases in elevation known as apartheid. tending will be Execushooter, and coach of the as you proceed farther When it came to an end tive Director Jim Kreider, U.S. shooting team. His west in the state. in 1994, the black ma- MRTA President Marilyn passion for competitive When Europeans set- jority was unprepared to Skipper, and Missouri shooting has taken him to tled in North America, assume the reigns of gov- Retired Teachers FounSouth Africa four times. the native people were ernment, and incompe- dation President Walt While there, he travelled forced off their land. The tency followed. Cochran. Reservations to all parts of the coun- same was true of Euro- When Shaver finished are $10 per person and try, which is about the pean settlement of the his presentation, he field- must be made by April size of Texas. As he told southern portion of Af- ed a number of questions 15. the retirees, “I immersed rica. from an engrossed audi- The next and final myself in South African The United States ad- ence of retired teachers. meeting of the current culture.” opted slavery, which In the business por- school year for Barton Shaver said South Af- didn’t end until 1865. tion of the meeting, Unit County retired teachers rica and the United States When that time came, President Mary Kuhn will be at 9 a.m., May 7, have many similarities. the black population liv- warned the retirees of in the Fellowship Hall of In land form, an interior ing in slavery was totally deceptive petitions being the Lamar First Christian high plains area known as unprepared for freedom, circulated to place two Church. Breakfast will be issues on the November available at 8:30. Guest ballot to amend the state speaker is expected to be constitution. Both appear George Nichols.

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By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat I had mentioned in one of my previous Mutterings that we might be heading to Texas to check on and visit with family and friends. One of the people we were going to check on was my husband's 2nd cousin, Pene, who is 94 and lives by herself. She had a hip replacement within the past year and seems to be doing okay, just is a risk for falling. It brings

back so many memories, of course, seeing as that is when my own mom, Joanne Guy, finally got tired. After falling three times she finally took to her bed, never to arise again until her spirit traveled upward to see her heavenly father. This, too, was Pene's third time to fall. Pene is a special lady, having lost her only son while in his 20's, as well as loosing her husband at an early age. She is one of the most independent,

Letter to editor Dear Editor: On Wednesday, March 26, I traveled to the state capitol with Jaimie Shaver and Charanda Moss to observe the Senate Education Committee hear testimony for bills SB514 and SB798. The purpose of these bills, which were offered together because of their similarities, is to stop implementation of the Common Core State Standards from Missouri. Common Core (CC) is unknown to many people, not just in Missouri but in the United States, simply because it was created, accepted and implemented quietly. CC was accepted to be implemented in Missouri by Governor Jay Nixon in 2009 – before the standards were written – with very little advertisement. These standards simply slipped in. As of now Common Core State Standards will be fully implemented into Lamar schools in the 2014/2015 school year. These are national standards. These are copyrighted standards. Here are a few of my concerns with CC: Privacy violations (including biological and behavioral data collection) released to third-party organizations for research; Loss of local control of our schools; Loss of creativity in teaching; Curriculum inappropriate to age levels and development; Learning pushed to the middle (no help for overachievers or underachievers). So, back to the beginning of my story – I went to Jefferson City to witness testimonies in support of and in opposition of these bills to stop the implementation of Common Core. The room was packed. The seats were filled; people were sitting in the aisle, standing at the doors and against the walls. Not everyone could fit in the room, so those who arrived later, including State Education Commissioner Chris Nicastro, had to remain in the hall and watch the live stream broadcast on a TV. It was fantastic to see so many people taking a part in

Missouri’s education. For an hour and a half the Senate listened to teachers, school board members, parents and an autistic student testify (with a three-minute limit, plus questions) to the problems CC is causing for students, parents, teachers and schools. In the last 30 minutes the opposition spoke. One was a former teacher; another was a man from Washington D.C. sent by his employer the Fordham Institute of Research and the last was a man speaking for a company in Kansas City. The committee was set to reconvene within a week to allow equal time for the opposition to be heard. The reason that I am telling you about this is because we, as a community, need to educate ourselves about Common Core. The information I have given you is just part of the story. I will concede that there may be positive aspects to CC as well, such as identical standards make it easier for states to compare standardized test scores more accurately. Also, CC standards are more specific. However, identical, specific standards for everyone means students who fall behind are less likely to have their needs met and those who excel are less likely to be challenged. Because the standards are copyrighted, the authors can make any changes to them at any time, while teachers are only allowed minor additions. The tests will reflect only the copyrighted standards. So I am asking you to look into Common Core. Look at both sides. Read about the five states that refused to adopt the standards from the be-

strongest woman that I have had the pleasure to know and I admire her greatly. We have developed a special relationships since I have been in the family this past 20 years. Pene knew Gary and I were coming and we tried to call her to let her know we would for sure be there. Every time I tried to call, though, all I got was the answering machine. I would then try her cell phone to only get her voicemail. The entire way to Richardson Gary and I kept wondering what to do if we couldn't get a hold of her, as well as the possibility that she might be laying in the floor with no one to help her. We

ginning. Read about the students’ reactions to the material and how it has affected their lives. Ask the administration and the school board what they like and don’t like. Start a conversation about it. And when you know enough, please make a stand. This is not something we have to accept. No matter how shiny and bright red the apple looks, no matter how hungry you are, if you know there is poison in that apple, you don’t eat it – you don’t feed it to your children. East Newton and Jasper have signed resolutions telling the Missouri government to slow down and defund implementation until further reviews can be done, though they will continue to follow the mandate of the state against their better judgment in order to protect accreditation. I sat next to a superintendent at the town hall meeting in February. He said he and the rest of his administration were against it. The number of towns and states fighting this continues to grow. Please find out why people across the country are fighting CC; find out why states who have implemented it are fighting to get out of it. http://www.moagainstcommoncore.com/: This site is full of resources for documents, videos, articles and websites. https://www.facebook. com/groups/590341477 700206/: Look and join here to keep up with local questions and conversation concerning CC. This is more than a passing cause. This is our obligation. What we do today affects what will happen tomorrow. Denise Overstreet, Lamar

decided to stop at my sister Lucinda's automobile upholstery shop, the Tin Lizzie Affair, in order to do some investigating. After surprising Lucinda and nephew Joel, I preceded to make several calls in order to locate Pene. Come to find out she was in rehab at a facility in Richardson, so walla, we were in the right place at the right time. Before checking into our hotel we had a long visit with Cindi and Joel and decided to meet for lunch the next day. Joel and his wife weren't able to attend, but Cindi, niece Shaun, brother Martin and Gary, as well as myself of course, all got together for a good meal of Tex-Mex, my favorite! That evening, Gary and I traveled to Arlington in order to see

Martin play, which to me is utopia. Anybody that knows me, knows that my brother is very special and we are extremely close. I grew up listening to him play the drums and that is a part of my life that I really miss. Unfortunately, leaving Arlington we got on the six lane highway that soon dwindled down to one due to a multi-car accident. As we sat there for over an hour, Gary exclaimed that he just wanted to go home to our nice, quiet town where we didn't have to deal with situations such as this. Of course I was driving, while he was the passenger! Having learned how to drive in Dallas traffic and knowing how to handle the situation since I was a teen, I am often reminded of when ex-

Empire, continued from page 1A justment charge to reflect fuel and purchased power costs for the six month period of September 2013 through February 2014. For a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity a month, Empire states these two filings will result in the fuel adjustment charge increasing by approximately $1.49 a month. The proposed change would take effect in June. Applications to intervene and participate in this case must be filed no later than April 16 with the Secretary of the Missouri Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 651020360. The Empire District Electric Company serves approximately 149,500 electric cus-

tomers in 16 Missouri counties, including the communities of Golden City, Jasper, and Stock-

Democrat owner Doug and I traveled to Richardson together one time and he got to see Martin play too. Anyway, as we were driving around he commented, “You drive just like a d@*# Texan!” I looked at him and fluttering my eyelids questioned him, “Well, where do you think I learned how to drive?” As we were leaving town on Sunday we stopped to tell Pene farewell, with every intention of seeing her as often as we can. If it was at all humanly possible, we would pack her up and bring her back to take care of her, but Texas is all she's ever known and 94 years is a long time of knowing one place! Keep her in your prayers that she will be able to live out the rest of her life with the dignity that she so deserves.

ton. Lockwood purchases electricity wholesale from the utility for its municipal system.

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Smith receives PSU scholarships PITTSBURG, Kan.Payton Smith, an incoming freshman at Pittsburg State University, has been awarded the Eric Hendrick Scholarship and Alumni Legacy License

Plate Scholarship, to be used for the 2013-2014 academic semester(s). A senior at Jasper High School, Smith is the son of Steve and Misha Smith, Jasper.

PITTSBURG, Kan.Rudi Rodebush, a junior Commercial Art/ Graphic Design major at Pittsburg State University has been awarded the Wayne and Dorothea B. Vonier Scholarship for

the 2013-14 academic semester(s). A graduate of Lamar High School, Rodebush is the daughter of Tina Walker, Lamar, and Bill Rodebush, Jasper.

LOCKWOOD-The third quarter honor roll has been released by Lockwood High School. All A Honor Roll Lauren Allen, Madison Allen, Emily Backs, Katelyn Backs, Kelsey Bartlett, Grace Beerly, Morgan Brewer, Keygan Bruner, Alexis Byrnes, Brent Chambers, Dakota Comer, Madison Coose, Ramsey Divine, Thomas Eggerman, Olivia Finley, Micala Gillen, Jolean Hackney, Heidi Hicks, Dacia Ingels, Jessica Nentrup, Samantha Patton, Tanner Patton, Meredith Robinson, Ashley Rorman, Maggie Schmiegelow, Noah Schnelle, Shelby Singleton, Me-

landra Willis. A/B Honor Roll Karson Bruner, Victoria Burton, Jake Byrnes, Jonathon Cossins, Tessa Dunfield, Noble Foster, Teresa French, Shea Fyfe, Maria Garibaldo, Ariel Hagemaster, Madison Hamilton, Stoney Jackson, Abby Julian, Ethan Manke, Krissy Mann, Kelsey Mein, Robert Oeltjen, Mackenzie Osborn, Kaylee Osterdyk, Destiney Patterson, Mercedee Sangster, Ben Schnelle, Ellen Schnelle, Isaac Spain, Darian Sparkman, Nolan Sparkman, Brady Waters, Shinez Wilkinson.

Rodebush receives PSU scholarship

Lockwood High School third quarter honor roll

Michelle Pugh, daughter of Jeremy and Natalie Pugh, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Michelle loves animals. Her favorite color is black and her other favorite color is red.

Kaitlin Hamilton, daughter of Jeff and Gail Hamilton, is the seventh grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Kaitlin enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She has a poodle named Baby. She enjoys her teachers in seventh grade. Kaitlin likes to listen to Austin Mahone and her favorite teachers are Mrs. Gastel and Mr. Hargrave.

Kelsie Morgan, daughter of Henry and Michelle Morgan, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Kelsie has three dogs and three cats. She lives on a family owned and operated farm. She is also in the Learn-A-Do 4-H Club.

STAR Students

STAR Students at Lamar East Primary for the week of April 7 are; third row, left to right, Dash Pennell, Kaleb Parcell, Dezmon Robinson, Wyatt Graham; second row, Morgan Allen, Johnathan Baker, Skylee Norris, Travis Tyler, Bryston Tyler; front row, Macey Parker, Taylynn Thompson, Arhea Lara, Trevor VanTassel. Not pictured is Leo Rodriguez.

Jasper Elementary Eagles of the Month

Congratulations to the Jasper Elementary Eagles of the Month. These Eagles were chosen because they consistently display the characteristics of Responsibility, Respect and Safety. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Charissa Spear, Kyle Braker, Abby McInnis, Gavin Wampler, Ian Hildebrand, Leon Cawyer, Ryder Grisham and Taylor Nally; back row, left to right, Baylee Jeffries, Andrew Schlichting, Xander Metcalf, Kathryn Smith, Camry Davis, Isaac Lambeth, Madelyn Hatfield and Madelyn Gastel. Not pictured is Ronda Probert, elementary art teacher.

Liberal High School Future Business Leaders enjoy successful year LIBERAL-Liberal High School Future Business Leaders have enjoyed a successful school year. The group of 28 students and instructor, Beth Wilson, have hosted Red Ribbon Week events for students grades K-12, sponsored the philanthropic activity of The Giving Tree benefitting the March of Dimes, held a Valentine fundraiser delivering candy and Crush soda, and competed in Missouri District 17 FBLA competition in February and the Missouri Southern State University Business Competition on April 2. The following members earned awards at

the FBLA District Leadership Conference consisting of 26 schools in southwest Missouri: 1st place Business Communications Kyle Kentner; 1st place Website Design Macayah and Jessalyn Ulrich; 2nd place Future Business Leader Trevor Harvey; 2nd place Help Desk Jake Jungmann; 2nd place Impromptu Speaking Josh Lanz; 2nd place Parliamentary Procedures Macayah Ulrich, Alexys Barton, Tucker Dermott and Austin Long; 2nd place Public Service Announcement Sarah Potter and Levi Hubbard; 2nd place Sports and Entertainment Management Tucker Dermott and Trevor Harvey; 2nd place Spreadsheet Applications Jake Jungmann; 3rd place Digital Design and Promotion Jena Jungmann and Heather Collier. Also, 4th place Business Math Alexys Barton; 4th place Business Plan Sarah

Potter; 4th place Business Procedures Cailyn McKee; 4th place Client Service Cailyn McKee; 4th place Public Speaking Cailyn McKee; 5th place Accounting II Kyle Kentner; 5th place Intro to Business Communications Krista Gilmartin. All top five winners re-

ceived neck medallions and many will be moving on to represent District 17 at the state competition level in Columbia on April 13-15. The following students earned awards at the Missouri Southern Business Competition with over 25 high schools attend-

ing from Missouri and Kansas: 1st place Personal Finance Kyle Kentner; 1st place Accounting Krista Gilmartin; 1st place Management Macayah Ulrich and Tucker Dermott; 1st place Business Ethics Brittany Ayers and Kennedy Kirby; 2nd place Multimedia Presentation

Braidi Morrow and Kami Frieden; 2nd place Free Enterprise Public Speaking Tyler Kelsey; 3rd place Job Interview Cailyn McKee; 3rd place Free Enterprise Public Speaking Whitney Junker; 3rd place General Business Sarah Potter. All top three finishers received plaques and first place winners are offered $450 scholarships to MSSU. Officers of the Liberal FBLA Chapter are President Trevor Harvey; Presidentâ€™s Council Kami Frieden, Braidi Morrow and Kyle Kentner; Secretary Cailyn McKee; Treasurer Taylor Gazaway and Reporter Macayah Ulrich. Macayah Ulrich also serves at District 17 parliamentarian. Other members of the chapter are Brittany Ayers, Alexys Barton, Heather Collier, Tucker Dermott, Paul Dingman, MaKyala Fry, Krista Gilmartin, Kyle Hendrix, Levi Hubbard, Jake Jungmann, Jena Jungmann, Whitney Junker, Kennedy Kirby, Maddeson Linsteadt, Josh Lanz, Austin Long, Haley Page, Sarah Potter, Brooklyn Sims, Jessalyn Ulrich and Madison Wooldridge. To keep up with the group and view more photos, like their facebook page, FBLA-Liberal MO High School.

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SPORTS

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Lamar Tiger baseball team defeats Purdy

Photo for Lamar Democrat by Terry Redman Lamar freshman Tanner Phipps is called out on a bang-bang play in action vs. Purdy.

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Ring ceremony held

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Three people who were instrumental in the Lamar Tigers winning their third consecutive Class 2 state football championship are shown giving out the championship rings to the members of the team during a ceremony last week. From left, defensive coordinator Thad Lundine, head coach Scott Bailey and his wife Donna. Anyone who has ever coached knows the level of dedication required for the kind of success that the Tigers have achieved and that doesn't come without a supportive and equally as dedicated spouse. The ceremony was both humorous and emotional as the Tigers were honored for their most recent of three straight titles.

Photo for Lamar Democrat by Terry Redman Lamar catcher Jed Stahl applies the tag to prevent a run in Lamar's victory over Purdy.

Photo for Lamar Democrat by Terry Redman Lamar shortstop Tripp Tucker appears to apply the tag on this Purdy baserunner. The runner was called safe on the play. Lamar defeated Purdy in action at Shoff Field.

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow As has become tradition, members of the Lamar Tiger football team and their parents poured out onto the gymnasium floor, making a big circle last week at the conclusion of the ring ceremony. The ceremony honored the Tigers, who won their third straight Class 2 state championship last fall. Shown clapping his hands is Bob Petersen, father of Levi Petersen, who along with Noelle Bailey spoke to the large crowd. Bailey is the mother of Sam and Ben Bailey. There were moments of humor, as well as moments of sentimentality delivered by both. Afterward, head coach Scott Bailey handed out the championship rings.

Lamar Tiger golf team boasts four out of top 10 individuals This week was a slower week in the Lamar Tigers' golfing schedule, with only two matches. The first match was at Lamar vs. some other regional Class 2 schools that Lamar doesn't normally see until district play. The match was held at Lamar vs. Stockton, El Dorado Springs and Diamond. It didn’t snow on them this time, but the winds gusted over 40 mph. These

elements could easily balloon a score, but Lamar was able to keep ‘em straight for the most part and walked away with the win. Teams scores: Lamar 170, Diamond 204, Stockton 218 and El Dorado Springs 244. Lamar individuals scores: Caleb Fischer 38, Landon Maberry 39, Logan McArthur 39, Peyton Williams 54, Dylan

First weekend session of horseshoe pitching contest held SHELDON-The first weekend session of the 2014 MOHPA Horse Shoe Tournament was held Saturday and Sunday, March 29 and 30, at Whitetail Deer Run Court, located two miles east of Sheldon on B Hwy. There were four classes

in the horseshoeing contest, with 25 participants at the first session. The second session will be the last weekend in April and the third session will be the last weekend in May. For more information contact Al Mundy at 417884-2462.

Maberry 57, Will Tennal 49, Kip Roland 51, Trenton Maberry 51, Chad McKibben 57 and Jeremy Marti 68. On Tuesday, the golf team had a conference match hosted by Mt. Vernon. Other teams present were Aurora and Seneca. The weather was a bit cold, but the match featured some of the best individuals and teams in

the conference this year. As a team Lamar fared well, but they truly needed their depth this time, as many players gave up a stroke or two they would like to get back. Individuals from other teams were able to beat Lamar; however, there wasn’t a team who could beat all of them together. No other team can boast that they have four of the

top 10 individuals. Team scores: Lamar 164, Aurora 170, Mt. Vernon 172 and Seneca 194. Top 10 individuals: Bradley Jumper, Seneca, 35; Tripper Jenson, Mt. Vernon, 38; Grant Seifried 39; Caleb Fischer 40; Landon Maberry 40; Logan McArthur 41; Nathan Mueler, Aurora, 41; Devon Brown, Mt. Ver-

non, 42; Nathan McArthur 43; Josh Fronabarger, Aurora, 44. Other Lamar scores: Kip Roland 46; Cody Davis 55; Peyton Williams 55; Trenton Maberry 60; Chad McKibben 61. The golf team will compete at the Missouri State Relays on Thursday. They will be defending their first place title from last year.

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Miners Hall Museum stands as tribute to America’s energy producers By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

FRANKLIN, Kan.-As you travel north on U.S. 69 from Pittsburg, you will soon encounter the unincorporated community of Franklin. It was once in the midst of coal mining country, but the mines have now worked out. However, the influence of the industry remains strong. The Miners Union Hall was destroyed by a tornado several years ago. In its place is the Miners Hall Museum, a tribute to the many tens of thousands of miners who spent their lives excavating the “black gold” that provided the energy for American industry and heat for American homes. Coal is no longer burned in

homes as a direct source of heat, but it powers generating plants that still provide a majority of the electricity for American industry and residences. The museum is observing the centennial of the opening of the Miners Union Hall. Contributing to the observance is Clifford Russell, retired coal miner who lives in Lamar, Mo. He has on loan to the Hall nearly 100 photographs accumulated during his 20 years of working as a welder on tipples near Arcadia and Mulberry for Mackie Clemens Coal Company. A tipple is a coal screening plant. The immaculately maintained museum is entirely staffed with volunteer workers.

Photos by Richard Cooper/Lamar Democrat Clifford Russell discusses his pictures on loan to the museum with Joe Beauchamp of Pittsburg, Kan., a volunteer tour guide at the museum.

Photos by Richard Cooper/Lamar Democrat Photos by Richard Cooper/Lamar Democrat The Miners Hall Museum, situated just off U.S. 69 in Franklin, Kan., is Clifford Russell points out a long pit near Arcadia, Kan. where the built on the site of the Miners Union Hall. It stands as a tribute to the overburden has been removed, exposing a vein of coal. The land has since thousands of workers of southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri who been reclaimed and returned to productivity. unearthed the black gold that provided energy for a growing nation.

Discussion centers around shelter to be constructed at South City Park minutes of the previous meeting were read by Sally Fast, secretary, and were approved as read. Treasurer Jacqui Nichols reported that there was $11,087.24 in the checking Mary Toney, president of the Liberal Area Civic Group, account and presents LuAnne Crocker and Linda McKay, owners of the $1,895.80 in Sweet Creations Bakery in Liberal, a plaque welcoming their a CD. Nichthen new business to Liberal. The bakery is located on Main Street ols reported in Liberal. amounts LIBERAL-The Liberal munity Room, with 16 that had been designated Area Civic Group met members present. Presi- for specific future projTuesday, March 25, at dent Mary Toney presid- ects. the Barton Mutual Com- ed over the meeting. The Toney stated that she

had presented a plaque to Sweet Creations, a bakery in Liberal that opened earlier in the year, that recognized them as a new business in Liberal. She noted the date for the Prairie Jubilee, held at Prairie State Park, would be September 28. The civic group will have a concession, selling drinks and desserts, the day of the event. Toney also reported that each candidate running for an office in Liberal had returned a completed questionnaire and they would be printed in the Liberal News prior to the election. Also discussed was the parade route for the festival parade, but there was no decision made. Toney reminded the group the membership drive would

end on March 31. Toney then stated a new committee was needed for the quilt show at Prairie Days. The previous committee is willing to mentor a new chairman and committee. She said there would continue to be a donated quilt to be raffled. Toney also stated the horticulture exhibit chairman had asked to be replaced and that new member Denise Dickens has agreed to chair this project. Members are interested in purchasing new tee shirts to wear at sponsored events. Jordan Dickey agreed to secure pricing and options for the next meeting. Options for the next gun raffle were discussed, but no decision was made.

A discussion regarding community needs and the use of funds being held by the civic group was held. Truman Gazaway made a motion to use the funds to construct a shelter at the South City Park, which would be donated to the city for public use. Construction would take place in phases as costs permit. Bill Keltner seconded the motion and the vote was unanimously in favor of the shelter. Toney volunteered to contact the city office regarding this idea and the issues regarding lights, water and ongoing maintenance. With no other business to be discussed, Toney stated the next meeting would be held on April 15, 7 p.m., and the meeting adjourned.

Liberal has problems with sunshine law, complaint filed A complaint has been filed with the office of Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster, alleging violations of the state open meetings (sunshine) law by the Liberal City Council. A reply to the complaint has been received from the Attorney General demanding a response to the allegations by the city accompanied by supporting evidence. The Attorney General’s letter of reply and the city’s response to the allegations are printed below. This complaint is not related to the state audit of Liberal. The audit is an entirely separate issue. Re: Sunshine Law Complaint Dear Mayor Smith, Our office recently received a complaint concerning meetings held by the Liberal City Council. The complaint alleges that the mayor, along with a quorum of elected officials, have been hosting meetings without posting a meeting notice at least 24 hours in advance. This issue was brought to the complainant’s attention when a vote that was taken during a pub-

lic meeting on November 12, 2013, was overturned during a phone meeting at a later date. A public meeting is defined in § 610.010(5) RSMo as, “any meeting of a public governmental body subject to sections 610,010 to 610.030 at which any public business is discussed, decided or public policy formulated, whether such meeting conducted in person or by means of communication equipment, including, but not limited to, conference call video conference, internet chat or internet message board.” The Missouri Sunshine Law § 610.020.1 RSMo, requires that public bodies provide notice: “All public governmental bodies shall give notice of the time, date and place of each meeting, and its tentative agenda, in a manner reasonable calculated to advise the public of the matter to be considered.” At your earliest convenience, but no later than February 28, 2014, please provide our office with a response to this allegation along with copies of the agendas, notices, and meeting minutes for all

of the public meetings the city has had since November 1, 2013. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. Sincerely, CHRIS KOSTER Attorney General Casey Lawrence Sunshine Law Coordinator (573) 751-8905 Phone

The response from City Clerk Doris Fast follows. March 6, 2014 To Whom This May Concern, We are responding to the allegations that the Mayor, along with a quorum of elected officials had a phone meeting after the November 12, 2013 council meeting. On November 13, 2013, Gary Whitson, Mayor Protem called Jimmy Smith, Mayor to see if we could send Glen Polnack, employee of the City of Liberal to the free electric metering class with Jason Harris. (We had just been made aware of the class a few days earlier and the Board of Aldermen had agreed to send Mr. Harris to the free class). The class

covered trouble shooting, programming and maintenance of digital electric meters. Mechanical electric meters are no longer being manufactured and eventually all mechanical meters must be replaced with digital meters. Mayor Smith called Doris Fast, City Clerk, to have her call Missouri Municipal League to see if the Mayor was authorized to send another employee to the class. In talking to the representative, they stated that if the class was free, the Mayor could authorize sending another person. Mrs. Fast then informed Missouri Municipal League that they would have to stay the night, so the City would be paying for lodging. The representative then stated that the Mayor would have to have approval from the majority of the Board to send another person to the class since the city would be paying for lodging. The Mayor called John Knox and John Nicolas (separately) who said that it was a good idea to send another employee to the class so we wouldn’t be like we were before and only have one employee

who knew how to work on electric meters. Mr. Whitson called Patsy Yount aldermen, who said, “it doesn’t matter what I say, you guys are going to do whatever you want to”. With really no answer from Mrs. Yount, the Board agreed to send another employee to the free class and agreed to pay for the lodging. The Mayor instructed the City Clerk to reserve lodging for two (2) employees for the class. At the next regular meeting, Mayor Smith informed the public that two (2) employees attended the electric metering class, the class was free, but the City did pay for the lodging for two (2) employees to attend the class. Here is a little history: In 2012, the City of Liberal’s election resulted in a new Mayor and two new Board members. The second meeting after they took office they fired the City Electrician of 20 years (the vote was two (2) for firing the electrician and two (2) to keep the electrician with the Mayor voting to break the tie and voted to fire the electrician), leaving the City with no one

who knew the system. They soon had their City Clerk of 23 plus years resign and then they fired the last employee a few months later leaving the City with all new employees who knew absolutely nothing about the City utilities or bookkeeping practices. The City then underwent a State Audit which has forever changed our town. The new administration doesn’t want a repeat of past events. The Mayor and the Board of Aldermen felt that it was in the best interest of the City of Liberal to send two (2) employees to the metering class. The new administration is working very hard to cross train all employees so that we have back-up personnel who can do the work that is required to keep the city running correctly. We hope this explains the actions taken after the November 12, 2013 meeting. If further information is needed, please call the number above. Sincerely, Doris Fast, City Clark The city of Liberal awaits a response from the office of the Attorney General.

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RECORDS

BRIEFS

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LAMAR HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet Monday, April 14, 5:30 p.m., at the office of Vicki Pugh, CPA, 22 NE 1st Lane, Lamar. 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. THE NEVADA MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK Meet has been moved to Thursday, April 10. There will not be a middle school track meet on April 17. 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. COMMUNITY BETTERMENT WILL meet Wednesday, April 9, 12 noon, at the Wolf Center in Lamar. Items on the agenda include an update on the Gilkey building, continued planning for the CB project book and a reminder of the MCB Regional on April 15 in Carl Junction. Jeff Boyd will be attending with an addition to the Search and Rescue program. RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD WILL meet Thursday, April 17, 10 a.m., at 694 SE 40th Lane. 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. MILFORD TOWNSHIP ROAD BOARD will meet Thursday, April 10, 7 p.m., at 515 NE 88th Lane. NIGH CEMETERY WILL MEET THURSDAY, April 10, 7 p.m., at the Cochran home, 1201 Crestwood Dr., Lamar. Attendance is appreciated. For information call 884-2836. THE BARTON COUNTY LINCOLN DAY Dinner and Rally will be held Saturday, April 12, 6 p.m., at the Thiebaud meeting rooms in Lamar. The keynote speaker will be Missouri Speaker of the House Tim Jones. Honey Pot will cater the meal. Tickets are $15 per person and are available at the Barton County Court House in County Clerk Kristina Crockett or Treasurer Barba Parrish’s office. Come meet the Republican candidates running in the primary election on August 5. For information call Maxine Rader at 417-682-2588. THE DADE COUNTY DEMOCRAT Club will meet Thursday, April 10, 6 p.m., at the Greenfield Community Building. Coffee and cookies will be served. Updates will be given on activities, along with a speaker of interest. For information call 232-4007 or 424-3360. THE BARTON COUNTY HISTORICAL Society quarterly meeting will be held Sunday, April 13, 2 p.m., at the Lamar Untied Methodist Church Fidelis Classroom. Melinda Piper will present the program on the Rural Water District. Everyone is welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served. 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.

BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: April 14-18 MONDAYCook's THUSDAY- Birthchoice, entree, vegetable, day dinner, oven fried fruit, bread, dessert, cof- chicken, cheesy mashed fee/tea/milk. potatoes, peas and carTUESDAY- Ham and rots, wheat roll, birthpotato casserole, cauliflow- day cake with strawberer, mixed vegetables, apple ries, coffee/tea/milk. juice, cornbread, oatmeal FRIDAY- Chicken cookie, coffee/tea/milk. salad sandwich on WEDNESDY- Cubed wheat bread, tomato steak with rice and brown juice, frito chips, rosy gravy, green beans, to- applesauce, cottage mato juice, hot roll, sliced cheese, pudding, cofapricots, coffee/tea/milk. fee/tea/milk.

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RACHEL L. HALL BEDFORD, Texas-A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lake Cemetery in Lamar, Mo., for Rachel Louise Morris McBride Hall, 87, Bedford, who died Saturday, April 5, 2014. Rev. Robb Hodson will officiated. Arrangements are under the direction of Konantz Warden Funeral Home, Lamar, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House of Ft. Worth, Texas or Cox School of Nursing. The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www. konantzwarden.com. Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” McBride, Bedford; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Morris, Lamar, Mo.; four nephews, Kirk, Kent, Kevin and Kim Morris and families; several cousins and a host of dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Hall and a brother, Wayne Morris. Mrs. Hall was born March 9, 1927, in Springfield, Mo., to James Earl “Jim” and Lora Elizabeth (Brooks) Morris. She was a 1945 graduate of Central High School in Springfield, Mo. and attended Cox School of Nursing, formerly Burge Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1948. She furthered her education in nursing with a BSN from Drury College in Springfield, Mo. in 1955 and a MSN from Washington University, St. Louis, Mo. in 1959. She lived and practiced nursing in Missouri, Arkansas and Texas. She loved her work and helping people. Highlights of her career include starting the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Missouri Western College in St. Joseph, Mo. and becoming the director of the Nursing Program at Texarkana College in Texarkana, Texas and Boone County Hospital in Harrison, Ark. She retired from the Arkansas Dept. of Health, Little Rock, Ark., as a consultant. She married Benjamin Milas McBride at Raton N.M. in 1951 and Harley Joseph Hall in 1974, in Little Rock, Ark.

COURT MISC.

State V Patricia Conwell, written guilty plea. Diehm’s Tire Service V Patrick and Melinda Bray, consent judgment. State V Cierra B Turner, tried by court, guilty. CACH LLC V Tamela A Moore, default judgment. James and Joann Forst V Sandra Mangin and Michael Heath, default judgment. State V Joshua Jay Virtue, written guilty plea x2. State V Alexandra Immekus Palma, written guilty plea.

State V Shannon N Gillen, written guilty plea. Midland Funding LLC V Shelley A Ryan, consent judgment. Stephenie R Short V Kerry L Short, consent judgment. State V Jason Blu Leavell, written guilty plea. State V Zijad Gabeljic, written guilty plea. State V Wylie Joseph Denton, written guilty plea. State V Delbert Hilbert, written guilty plea.

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FOREST THAYNE FAST LEBANON-Services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Konantz Warden Funeral Home in Lamar for Thayne Fast, 84, Lebanon, who died Saturday, April 5, 2014. Minister Ricky Fast II will officiate. Burial will be in Barton City Cemetery in Liberal. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12 noon.

Pallbearers will be Don Beddo, Doug Fast, Jared Walker, Darin Beem, Ricky Fast and Taylor Fast. Vocalists will be Rick Fast, Nicki Walker and Dan Nichols. The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent at www.konantzwarden.com. Survivors include two sons, Thayne “Burl” Fast, Lebanon and Ricky Paul Fast and wife Doris, Liberal; a daughter, Thaylia Sue Wheeler, North Richland Hills, Texas; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Beem and husband Darin, Nicki Ann Walker and husband Jared, Ricky Paul Fast II and wife Andrea and Austin, Andrea, Cory and Chelsea Wheeler; five great-grandchildren, Cassidy and Coti Beem, Baylee and Blair Walker and Presley Wheeler; two step greatgrandsons, Vance and Blaine and a sister, Phyllis (Fast) Carpenter. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Eugene “Gene” Fast and Orin Taylor Fast and three sisters, Martha Nell Elbrader, Joan Brenner and Ruby Riley. Mr. Fast was born April 16, 1929, in Barton County, Mo., to Paul Cruser and Alta Jane “Janie” (Gilmartin) Fast. He was a 1946 graduate of Liberal High School He was a Freewill Baptist minister, preaching in Kansas City and served the Hickory Grove Church in Archie for over 26 years. He worked on the family farm raising cattle, alfalfa, custom bailing, gardening, tending animals and just about anything to be outside or helping his family. He also worked hauling propane and drove a school bus for the Liberal School District. He married Elnora Hudson on Dec. 15, 1951, in Lamar.

GRACIE M. BURNSIDE HERN NASHVILLE, Mo.-Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Brenner Mortuary in Pittsburg, Kan., for Gracie M. Burnside Hern, 94, Nashville, Mo., who died at 8:55 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014, at her home. Rev. Robert Litz officiated. Burial was in Nashville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the

Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, Kan. 66762. Online condolences may be left at www. brennermortuary.com. Survivors include a daughter, Lois Florein Huisenga, Nashville, Mo.; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Terry Lloyd Burnside and seven brothers and sisters. Mrs. Hern was born Jan. 31, 1920, at rural Pittsburg, Kan., to Walter and Subina (Hughes) Gilliam. On March 27, 1943, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Burnside. He preceded her in death on July 28, 1990. She then married Fred Hern on Feb. 15, 1993. He preceded her in death on April 23, 2008. She and her husband Lloyd were prominent dairy farmers. In addition to farming, she worked in home healthcare and worked until the age of 89. She loved cooking and working in her garden. She also loved to bake and was well known for her pies. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and then attended Nashville Christian Church.

JASON LANGFORD RURAL LAMAR-A celebration of life service will be held at 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Daniel Funeral Home for Jason David Langford, 36, rural Lamar, who died Saturday, April 5, 2014, at his home, surrounding by his family. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 6 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be shared at www.danielfuneralhome.net. Survivors include his parents, Mirian and Lynton Hickman; his sons, Calob Langford and Curtis Langford, Lamar; his grandparents, Harold and Beverly Hickman, Morrisville; aunts and uncles, Paul and Priscilla McMasters, Springfield, Leland and Beverly McMasters, Rogersville, Diann and Steve Huddleson, Albuquerque, N.M., Dena McMasters, Columbia, Les McMasters and Mark McMasters, both of Stockton, Scott McMasters, Lamar, Charles and Leslie Hickman, Prairie Grove, Ark. and Lullel and Lisa Hickman, Morrisville, many cousins and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his father; his grandparents, Junior “Mac” and Evelyn McMasters; an aunt, Levina McMasters and an uncle, David McMasters. Mr. Langford was born Aug. 23, 1977, at Bethany to David and Mirian (McMasters) Langford. When he was five years old his father died and he was blessed to grow up close to his extended McMasters family. He deeply appreciated the relationships and love of his second father, Lynton Hickman. Mr. Langford attended school in Stockton and El Dorado Springs and had lived in Barton County for the past 14 years. He had worked as an electrician for Webb Electric in Lamar, Wallace Electric in Nevada and as a lineman installing fiber optics throughout the area. He had a penchant for adventure and was fearless in the face of any challenge, a fact that was obvious to all who walked with him in his journey through brain cancer.

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Do you live for a noble cause? By ROB WILSON Lamar First Christian Church

Stop and think of all the things that you would give your life for: would you die for your spouse? Your children? Your grandchildren? Your country? A friend? A noble cause? There are many things in our life that we might consider dying for… but the real pragmatic question is… what are we living for? Are you living for your spouse? Your children? Your grandchildren? A friend? Your freedom? A noble cause? Although many believe they would die for these things…

they don’t actually live for them; most people live for themselves. Their highest purpose in life is to have a “good” one. A few friends, a little money, time with family, decent health, some travel, then game over. Is that really the chief end of man? To have a comfortable life and then die? Not for a follower of Christ. Jesus said we must die to self. His words seem harsh and uncharacteristic of Him in Luke when He says, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters - yes, even his own life - he cannot

be my disciple.” (Please understand the Biblical idiom ‘hate’ means ‘to love less’ - see Matthew 10:37) Then what are we to live for? What is our purpose in life? It’s simply to glorify God. We are to work, play, dream, build

The following calls were made by the Lamar Police Department: * A complaint was made March 18 about a customer who had allegedly exposed himself to a clerk at the Snak-Atak store on W. 12th St.. The individual was identified and contact was made with him. The suspect, Allan Hugh Albertson, 41, Lamar, was issued two summonses, one for indecent exposure and one for driving while his drivers license was under suspension. Albertson was given a municipal court date so that he could answer to these charges. * An educational neglect report was taken March

25 and will be forwarded on to the juvenile officer. The subject of this report is seven years of age. * A stealing/shoplifting investigation was opened March 25 at Walmart. Several pieces of computer equipment were stolen. Investigation into this matter continues. * Officers responded March 25 to the Dollar General Store on the report of a shoplifter. When officers arrived contact with the alleged suspect was made. Property belonging to Dollar General was recovered from the suspect, Dale Cathrine Schuenemunn, 56, Lamar. Schuenemunn was issued a summons for stealing/

shoplifting and allowed to leave; she is awaiting a court date. Officers were dispatched March 25 to the 800 block of E. 19th St. on the report of a disturbance going on at a residence. Contact was made and an investigation into the matter was made. There were apparently several juveniles, both male and female, who were at a residence trying to get a person inside to come out and fight. No injuries were reported and the investigation will continue the week of March 31 when the juvenile officer is in town to assist. * Officers were dispatched March 26 to a

and grow old in such a way that it glorifies God. How you live your life becomes your purpose in life not what you accomplish with your life. It is not about a task, it’s about a way of living that brings honor, praise, worship and glory to

Pastor’s note By MARK TURNBOUGH Lamar United Methodist Church

Sioux City Journal carried this ad: Wandered in – largest German shepherd I have ever seen. Young male. Please come get him. Cell: 555-4742. P.S. Retrieves concrete blocks. Problems generally come in

God. What’s more important, the child taking out the trash for his father or the child making the father proud? What we do in our lives is important but not more important than glorifying the Father. We are to let our light shine

unexpected ways. They’re often large. Confidence is one of those remedies for problems of which we all think we have plenty … until we need it. Even for Christians, confidence can be in short supply. An evangelist named Paul understood that when writing to some folk at a small church. “I have confidence in you through the Lord.” You and I can remind ourselves

(living a life that glorifies the Lord) that the world may see our good deeds and praise our Father in heaven. So what is the purpose of your life? To glorify God, and when you do that, the ‘game’ is never over! Praise God.

that we can be confident in just about any problem that wanders in. After all, we’ve got the power of our Lord on our side. In the end we’re going to be okay. I’m reminded of the famous confidence of Dizzy Dean before broadcasting the 1934 World Series, “This series is already won, but I don’t know by which team.” We know which team will win, ours.

LAMAR POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

General Warranty Deed, filed March 28, 2014. Bo T. Bennett and Julie A. Bennett to Justin S. Ogden and Jennifer L. Ogden: A tract in the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 16, township 32, range 39, Barton County, Missouri. A tract in the west half of the southwest quarter of section 16, township 32, range 30, Barton County, Missouri, containing 4.00 acres. Warranty Deed, filed March 28, 2014. Mary Leivan and Dan McWilliams and Sheri McWil-

liams of Barton County, Missouri to Mary Leivan of Barton County, Missouri: The northwest quarter and the west half of the southwest quarter of section 11, township 31, range 30, except the railroad right-of-way in Barton County, Missouri. General Warranty Deed, filed March 31, 2014. Pintail Partners, LLC to Heartland Growth and Management LLC: All of the north half of the northwest quarter and the north 278.43 of the south half of govern-

ment lot 2 of northwest quarter of section 30, township 32, range 29, Barton County, Missouri. Warranty Deed, filed April 1, 2014. Evan Clements and Elizabeth Clements of Barton County, Missouri to Roger Mayfield and Joy Annette Mayfield of Barton County, Missouri: 68 feet off the entire north side of lot 3 in block 32, of Parry's 2nd Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri.

MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder's Office: Josue Joshimar, 24, Springfield, and Shana Alieen Lemons, 21, Springfield. Michael Forest Loy, 63, Frontenac, Kan. and

Darla Elaine Peterson, 47, Frontenac, Kan. Mark Dowell Kuhn, 45, Court Houma, La. and Hazel Tumaneng Manaligod, 36, Court Houma, La. Nathan Hayes Starne, 34, Bronaugh, and Malissa Rose Ashby, 31, Bronaugh.

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911 call in reference to a domestic disturbance that was going on in the 500 block of West 10th St. After preliminary investigation was completed an arrest in this incident was made. Arrested on a charge of domestic assault was Justin Vandorn Sprouls, 31, Lamar. Sprouls was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was processed, posted bond and subsequently released to await a court date. * A domestic disturbance was reported to have occurred March 26 in the 1300 block of Hagny St. The suspect in this incident had left the scene and was located a couple of blocks away. Arrested on two counts of domestic assault was Eldridge Dean Brown, 45, Lamar. Brown was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was processed, posted a bond and was released. * Officers were dispatched March 26 to the square on the report of a disturbance involving an assault and that possibly someone had a firearm. Once contact was made and the investigation was completed an arrest was made. Arrested on an assault charge was Michaela Cheyenne Dowdy, 17, Lamar. There was no evidence that a firearm had been used or shown to anyone at the scene. Dowdy was transported to the Barton County Jail where she was processed, posted a bond and was later released from custody. * The School Resource Officer took referral on March 27 for 11 students on charges of educational neglect. The information involving the 11 and their

parents will be forwarded on to the juvenile officer. Most of these referrals deal with students who have missed a lot of school. * An abandoned bicycle was picked up March 27 in the 1700 block of Broadway. The bike had been sitting next to a tree for four days and the owner of the property wanted it removed. The bike was taken to the police department and was claimed later in the day and returned to its rightful owner. * Officers were dispatched to a call on March 28 in the 200 block of W. 16th St.. The reporter was a mental health worker in Nevada who had a concern about a person there. Contact was made with the individual and officers took her to the Barton County Memorial Hospital to be medically cleared for transport to the Stephens Unit in Joplin on and emergency 96 hour committal. * Officers were dispatched March 28 to the Barton County Memorial Hospital on the report of an unruly patient. After officers arrived and made a preliminary evaluation of the situation it was decided that a 96 hour committal was in order. A 39 year old female subject had been both verbally and physically threatening to the officers and the staff. After being medically cleared she was transported to New Beginnings in Nevada on an emergency committal for evaluation. * Officers were in the 1100 block of Truman on March 28, looking for a person who had a municipal warrant when they

made contact with Eric Foster, 35, Lamar. Foster had a probation and parole warrant issued out of Texas. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Barton County Jail where he was turned over to jail staff for processing. * Joplin Police notified the Lamar Police Department on March 28 that they were in contact with one Jonathan Paul Plummer, 32. Plummer had an active Lamar Municipal warrant issued on a charge of failure to appear. The warrant was confirmed. Plummer was incarcerated in the Joplin City Jail on Joplin charges and will have bond available to him when he takes care of his Joplin charges. * Officers took a harassment complaint on March 28, in the 600 block of E. 19th St.. Information concerning this incident will be submitted to the prosecuting attorney for possible further action. * A MSHP trooper in Newton County had contact on March 29 with Brian Nesbitt, 44. Nesbitt had a Lamar Municipal warrant issued in 2007 for his arrest on a charge of failure to appear. The warrant was confirmed and Nesbitt was taken into custody. He later bonded out of the Newton County Jail. * Officers responded March 29 to a past-tense burglary call in the 1400 block of Truman St. A storage facility unit had been broken into. Among the missing things reported as stolen were several porcelain dolls and a television set. Value of the missing property was set at $550. Investigation into this incident will continue.

IN THE 28TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: JAMES R BICKEL In the Interest of AMJ BRANDI MCINROY, Juvenile Officer, Plaintiff vs. TIFFANY LEIGH JOHNSON, Mother and TRAVELL ALDRICH, Father Defendants Notice Upon Order for Service by Publication Termination of Parental Rights The State of Missouri to

defendant, Travell Aldrich, father of the above-named juvenile. You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Barton County, State of Missouri, at Lamar, the object and general nature of which is the termination of your parental rights in and to the above-named juvenile. You are further notified, pursuant to Section 211.462.2 RSMo., of your right to have counsel, and if you request counsel and are financially unable to employ

counsel, counsel shall be appointed by the Court. The names of all the parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address of the plaintiff is Brandi McInroy, Juvenile Office, 100 W. Cherry, Ste. 9, Nevada, MO 64772. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within forty-five (45) days after the 19th of March, 2014, judgment by default will be rendered against you. Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit Court at 2:44 p.m. on March 13, 2014. s-Karen Hines

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IN THE 28TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: JAMES R BICKEL In the Interest of KP BRANDI MCINROY, Juvenile Officer, Plaintiff vs. CRYSTAL KAY LYNCH, Mother and JONATHON PAUL PLUMMER, Father Defendants Notice Upon Order for Service by Publication Termination of Parental Rights The State of Missouri to defendant, Jonathan Plummer, father of the above-named juvenile. You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Barton County, State of Missouri, at Lamar, the object and general nature of which is the termination of your parental rights in and to the abovenamed juvenile. You are further notified, pursuant to Section 211.462.2 RSMo., of your right to have counsel, and if you request counsel and are financially unable to employ counsel, counsel shall be appointed by the Court. The names of all the parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address of the plaintiff is Brandi McInroy, Juvenile Office, 100 W. Cherry, Ste. 9, Nevada, MO 64772. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within forty-five (45) days after the 19th of March, 2014, judgment by default will be rendered against you. Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit Court at 3:17 p.m. on March 13, 2014. s-Karen Hines Clerk

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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

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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 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the note described in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by EUGENE D. SADLER and HELEN J. BYRNSADLER, husband and wife, dated June 3, 2003 and recorded on June 18, 2003, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Barton County, Missouri, in Deed of Trust Book 492 at Page 294302 and conveying to the undersigned Trustee the following described property, situated in the County of Barton and State of Missouri, to-wit: A tract of land located in the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 10, Township 33 North, Range 33 West, Barton County, Missouri, further described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North right of

way line of Highway “V” a distance of 1281.32 feet West and 30 feet North of the Southeast corner of said Section 10, thence North 05 degrees 55 minutes 44 seconds West a distance of 930 feet, thence South 84 degrees 04 minutes 16 seconds West a distance of 281 feet, thence South 05 degrees 55 minutes 44 seconds East a distance of 930 feet, thence North 84 degrees 04 minutes 16 seconds East along the North right of way line of Highway “V” a distance of 281 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to easements, reservations and restrictions of record. at the request of the legal holder of said note and in accordance with the provisions of said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Trustee will on Thursday, April 10, 2014 between the hours of 9:00 o’clock a.m. and 5:00 o’clock p.m., at 1:30 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. Bryan Breckenridge, Trustee NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act,

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AREA NEWS Saucer Magnolias are in Transportation needs discussed by Dade full bloom County Commission By CAROLYN HEAD Dade County reporter

Photo courtesy of Doris Woods The Saucer Magnolias are in full bloom on the west side of the Barton County Courthouse lawn.

Dade County Commission meets with engineers By CAROLYN HEAD Dade County reporter

GREENFIELD-A special meeting was held April 4 between the Dade County Commission and Great River Associates. Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel, Western Commissioner David Rusch, Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell and a representative from Great River Associates.

The meeting concerning bridges BRO-029(10) and BRO-029(11) No. 3150008 began at 10 a.m., when Great Rivers presented the commissioners with contracts, reviewing it page by page. Bridge removal and replacement and salvage options were discussed. A motion was made to accept the contract No. 3150008 BRO-029(11) by Maxwell. A unanimous vote of yes preceded a second by Rusch. The meeting closed at 10:50 a.m.

March was both lamb and lion, and short on moisture By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

LAMAR-The month of March bore characteristics of both the lamb and the lion, but looking back on the month, it’s hard to deny that the lion won the struggle. Three times during March it snowed. On the 2nd, it snowed an inch and was preceded by an inch of sleet. On the 16th, a half inch of snow fell, and snow showers were widespread across the area on the 24th. When the temperatures are averaged out, it was decidedly a cold month. The mean temperature was 42.34 degrees, almost two degrees colder than the long term average of 44.27. On the 3rd, it dropped to zero, breaking the previous record of 2 degrees that had stood since 1980. Other single digit overnight lows were

6 degrees on the 2nd and 9 degrees on the 4th. This frigid introduction of the month was more than enough to offset the few days of genuinely mild temperatures. There were four days of temperatures in the 70s with the high for the month being 77 on the 13th. According to meteorologist Gene Hatch, who is also the climatologist at the Springfield office of the National Weather Service, the winter of 201314 was the 15th coldest on record for Springfield and the seventh coldest on record for Joplin. He added that Springfield has a continuous daily temperature record going back to 1888. Joplin has a continuous record from 1940 to the present, but also has several years of temperature records from the early decades of the 20th century. He said that

Joplin’s mean temperature for March was 43.4 degrees, about a degree warmer than Lamar’s. Moisture was very short in March, but what was received was probably most efficiently used. Snow is subject to minimal evaporation, so most of it soaked into the soil. The monthly moisture total was only 0.66, far less than the long term average of 3.41 inches. Total precipitation for 2014 is 3.06 inches, less than half of what the National Weather Service considers average (7.24) for the first quarter of the year. Possibly, April showers will make up some of the deficit, but unfortunately, April is the first of the three months that are most prone to visit us with severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.

NEVADA-Two people were booked into the Vernon County Jail Tuesday afternoon, April 1, on charges stemming from a search warrant that was served on North Oak St. in Nevada last month. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said James C Sorden, 39, Nevada and Christy D Sorden, 30, Nevada, have been arrested on charges of possession of a controlled substance and keeping and maintaining a public nuisance. The sheriff said his office, members of the CNET Drug Task Force and officers from the Ne-

vada Police Department served a search warrant at a residence on N. Oak Street and found evidence that a meth lab had recently been in the house. Methamphetamines were also recovered from the residence during the search. “We found a good amount of methamphetamines in the house, but both residents had fled from the house before we served the warrant,” said the sheriff. Vernon County Prosecuting Attorney Lynn Ewing III filed charges after the investigation was complete and warrants for both James and

Christy Sorden were issued. Christy Sorden was found in Branson and transported back to Vernon County Tuesday evening and James Sorden was arrested by a Vernon County deputy and a Nevada police officer late Tuesday night at a residence in Nevada. Sheriff Mosher said the cooperation between the sheriff ’s office and the Nevada Police Department is a contributing factor with the amount of drug arrests that has been made. “Both agencies are working together and it’s making a difference” said the sheriff.

Two people arrested after search warrant served in Nevada

Accident report

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a two vehicle accident occurred at 5:02 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, ½ mile west of Carthage on I-49, when a 1995 Jeep Cherokee being driven by Emilee N Neher, 26, Jasper, who was traveling northbound, traveled into the lane of a 2012 Ford Fusion being driven by Edwin Grundy, 41, Carthage. The report stated that after the Jeep Cherokee traveled into the lane it struck the Ford Fusion, causing both vehicles

to run off the roadway and overturn. Jaden R Neher, 5, Jasper, a passenger in the Jeep Cherokee, received moderate injuries and was transported by ambulance to Freeman West Hospital. Emilee Neher received moderate injuries and Grundy received serious injuries. Both were also transported by ambulance to Freeman West Hospital. According to the report, both drivers were wearing a safety device at the time of the accident.

GREENFIELD-The Dade County Commission meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. on March 31. Those present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel Western Commissioner David Rusch, Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell and Clerk Melinda Wright. The March 24 minutes were unanimously approved as corrected. The commission purchased a used vehicle to be used by the county. Merle Johnson met with the commission regarding any bridges or culvert work that are forthcoming. Bids were opened at 10 a.m. for the phone system. The only bid

received was from Liberty Technical Solutions. No decision was made at the time.

With these needs, several have discussed the need for wider shoulders, a turn lane into Pennington Seed, 39 and 160 intersection and also a hiking/ biking trail. The commissioners met with Dan Watts and Jeramy Jackson. Watts is with SMCOG and Jackson is with Great River Associates. They discussed transportation needs in

conjunction with MoDOT. Great River has been hired by MoDOT to see what transportation needs are in Dade County. Bob Jackson was present to discuss what needs he saw as far as the traffic with the 18-wheelers, boats, trailers, etc., causing issues on the roads in the county. With these needs, several have discussed the need for wider shoulders, a turn lane into Pennington Seed, 39 and 160 intersection and also a hiking/biking trail. These have all been identified by MoDOT. Jack Pugh, with the city council, discussed areas that he would like to see addressed. A discussion was had with other concerned citizens in attendance. A call was received from Linda Crane regarding property in her area.

Greenfield city wide spring cleanup days are scheduled GREENFIELD-The Greenfield City Council was called to order on March 18 by Mayor George Wynes. Following the Pledge of Allegiance roll call was taken and those present were Jack Pugh, Vicki Lollar, Cathy Harrington, Bob White, Beth Wright and Attorney Allen Rose and his wife Sherry. The March 4 minutes,

as well as payment of the monthly bills, were unanimously approved. Mayor Wynes asked the council to approve changing the street light in front of the high school to a bright white light, rather than the yellow street lights which are very dull and even dangerous. A motion was made by Lollar to change the light, seconded by Wright, with all in favor.

The Dade County Improvement Group was present to ask the council for a donation for this year's Buffalo Days. It was unanimously approved to give a Bronze donation of $100. April 24-26 and May 1-3 were approved as the annual city wide spring cleanup days. With no further business the meeting adjourned.