5-28-14 Lamar Democrat

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014

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Summer vacation movies at Plaza open to all

In the May 21 edition of the Lamar Democrat story regarding the Plaza Theatre report at the Lamar Community Betterment meeting, it was mentioned that it sounded as if the Plaza would only be free to AOK attendees. It was pointed out that this is not the case; that the Plaza is open to every individual for the summer vacation movies that are held on Wednesdays throughout the summer.

Lamar council boosts wages of city employees

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer LAMAR-Following recommendations from its Administrative Committee, the Lamar City Council boosted the wages of all full time employees at its meeting of May 19. The first of four recommendations was an increase of one dollar per hour for all city employees across the board. During the brief discussion before the vote, councilman Joey Bronson said, “It is time to act. Employees are being paid at a poverty level.”

Steve Gilkey, chairman of the Budget Committee, raised a procedural question, feeling the recommendation should be reviewed by his committee prior to any vote by the council. The recommendation was approved by a vote of 6 to 1 with Gilkey dissenting. Councilman Mike Hull was absent. The increase will take effect July 1, the start of the city’s 2014-15 fiscal year.

The second recommendation was to increase the starting hourly wage for all general employees, not including police, by one dollar per hour from the current $8 to $9. For see WAGES, page 2A

INDEX

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

Democrat photos by Richard & Mae Cooper Left, the First Baptist Church’s first vintage motor vehicle show attracted 49 entries coming from Lamar, El Dorado Springs, Joplin, Nevada, Appleton City, Carthage, and Seneca. Fifteen winners were chosen with the top award going to Garry and Sue Allison of El Dorado Springs for a 1969 Chevy truck.

Right, Sunday, May 18, saw the southeast parking lot of Lamar’s First Baptist Church filled with motorcycles and vintage motor vehicles. The cyclists were from the Christian Motorcyclists Association and conducted the morning worship service. Represented were cyclists from Joplin, El Dorado Springs, Clinton, and Carthage.

Lamar Tiger golf team takes third at state nament.

That night they discussed the fact of finding themselves 12 strokes out of first, eight out of second and six out of third.

All of these were pretty large deficits to overcome in one Lamar High School golf team members, pictured with day. The team detheir third place trophy, are, left to right, Landon Maberry, cided to set Caleb Fischer, Logan McArthur, Dylan Maberry, Nathan a goal of 12 strokes betMcArthur and Coach Dan Eckstein. ter than the They say that all good things must come day one total. The logic being, that to an end and that was very true of this if they could do that, then the other year’s Lamar Tiger golf season. The Tigers teams would be forced to perform played in the Class 2 State Championships close to the day one scores in order on Monday and Tuesday, May 19 and 20. to hold their lead.

The format for the tournament was 36 holes Tuesday proved to be a good day over two days, with team scores being a to- for the team as they lowered their tal of the best four players from each day. score by 13 strokes. Now it was up The championship was played at Silo Ridge to the field to see if they could hold Golf Course in Bolivar. off Lamar's charge. Two teams were As a team they were pretty relaxed on able to hold Lamar off by slim marMonday, although a couple of players were gins, which put Lamar in third overanxious to prove themselves. The wind at all.

Silo Ridge always plays a large factor in Coach Dan Eckstein said, “We scores and Monday saw a 30 mph wind, are extremely proud of what we with gusts up to 45 mph. A player's natural achieved, soundly winning day two ball flight became a factor and the Tigers even though it wasn't enough to take had a couple of players who weren’t able to the title. At first the team was down play to their averages with these conditions. as they had come so close, with evGranted, other teams had the same difficul- ery player thinking 'if only I had...', ty, but a couple of teams were basically un- but after some time to heal they will scathed. The rest of the team was still able to be able to feel a sense of accomplishperform as expected and Lamar held on to ment, as well as a hunger to do betfourth place going into day two of the tour- ter next year”.

Scores: Landon Maberry, 77/77 (154 – fourth place); Logan McArthur, 83/84 (167); Caleb Fischer, 88/80 (168); Nathan McArthur, 91/85 (176) and Dylan Maberry, 95/97 (192).

Teams: Barstow, 327/332 (659); Whitfield, 331/332 (663); Lamar, 339/326 (665); Eugene, 341/333 (674); Blair Oaks, 333/348 (681); Springfield Catholic, 345/342 (687); Christian, 347/342 (689) and Penney, 361/351 (712).

LHS baseball team wins district semifinal

Area athletes have strong performance in Class 1 sectional A number of area athletes turned in strong performances in Saturday's Class 1 State Sectional Track and Field Meet at Thomas M. O'Sullivan Stadium in Lamar. The top four in each event earned a spot in this weekend's Class 1 State Championships at Lincoln University in Jefferson City.

Jasper's Lexi Royster won the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 16.69. Fellow Lady Eagle Julie Greer took third to advance.

Another Lady Eagle, Audra Etcheson, claimed first in the 100 meter dash with a time of 13.45. The Lady Eagles will be

sending two athletes to Jeff City in this event as well, as Karrington Gorvin finished third.

Liberal High School freshman Alexys Barton had a good day, finishing second in the mile and third in the 800. She also ran the anchor leg of the 4x800 team that won the meet. The rest of the team includes: Brittany Ayers, Alexa Long and Kaitlyn Wentland. Jasper's team finished third.

Lockwood junior Jessica Nentrup took second in the 300 hurdles while Jasper's Gorvin took third. A pair of Lockwood Lady Tigers will be going to state in the 400 meter dash. Kelsey Mein and Alexis Byrnes took third and fourth respectively. Jasper's relay sprint teams performed well Saturday taking first in the 4x100 and second in the 4x200. Lockwood's 4x100 team took third and the 4x200 team took fourth. Lockwood's 4x400 team took second and Jasper's finished fourth.

Liberal's Rachel Dugan won the discus with a throw of 110-feet, 4-inches. Jasper's Etcheson took second with a throw of 96-1. Lockwood's Olivia Finely took third in Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow the high jump while fellow Lady Jasper's Bri Cawyer (center) takes Tiger Maddison Coose took fourth. off in her leg of the 4x800 meter relay Jasper's Lexie Royster took fourth during the Class 1 State Sectional Track see STRONG, page 5A and Field Meet at Lamar Saturday.

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Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar catcher Jed Stahl is in the midst of a textbook perfect swing during Monday's district semifinal win over El Dorado Springs at Fair Grove. The results of the swing were as impressive as the swing itself, as Stahl drove in two runs with a line drive up the middle, midway through the contest.

Jasper High School awards diplomas

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Whitney Davis and Walker Natalini were two of the 2014 Jasper High School graduates who received their diplomas Sunday afternoon, May 18, before a packed house.

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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 strong winds and partly cloudy skies with no rain, at least right now. The man on the radio said no rain for several days.

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 and Elvin Winans, Jr. and Durella were visitors of Marie Winans.

My brother, George Straw and myself, Louise Ott, enjoyed Saturday at Cave Springs. It was a beautiful day for a lot of things and lots of jewelry made like you want.

The ham and beans and homemade cornbread by

Bert and Daffoll Ott were very good.

Be sure and watch for the deer, fox and coons when going up these roads. Someone hit a coon just south of the big bridge and I stopped and threw it out of the road. I could hardly lift it.

Several of Mike and Jane Moss' children were to visit them over the weekend.

Sheldon

By DARLENE SHERIDAN Saturday, May 17, saw a lot of people in town at a softball tournament in the park and Relay for Life activities. It was a beautiful day for all the activities, with several vendors providing food.

Several Sheldon residents attended the car show in Nevada all day Saturday, May 17, on West Austin. All proceeds from the show and food went to Habitat for Humanity.

Wages, continued from page 1A police, the starting hourly wage will increase $1.50 from the current $10.50 to $12.

The third recommendation pertained to staff or administrative personnel.

The city administrator will receive a two percent raise, the police chief three percent, the city clerk four percent and the police judge and prosecuting attorney each $15 per month. The council vote on that recommendation was unanimous.

A fourth recommendation was for the mayor and council. Recommended increases included the base rate for the mayor going from $400 per meeting to $500, with

$50 for special council meetings and committee meetings. Council members will increase from the current $50 per meeting, full council or committee, to $75. These increases will not become effective until each official’s next election. The vote on this recommendation was 6 to 1 with Gilkey dissenting.

An earlier survey had been conducted on starting hourly wages in nine surrounding cities. In both the general employee and police categories, Lamar ranked last. Among the cities surveyed were Carterville and Oronogo.

Lamar’s previous audits have been conducted by the local firm Williams and Associates. However, Williams has informed the city that it will no longer perform the audit.

The city has sought bids for the service and will employ the lowest of three bidders, Decker and DeGood of Springfield, at $9,125.

However, for a single audit next year, they will charge $3,000.

An additional audit is required when grants of $500,000 or more are received. Lamar falls into this category with the airport improvement Lamar Democrat/Chris project.

Morrow An ordiLong time Lamar High nance was apSchool coach Richard Marti proved bancame back to town Sunday ning lead in for the annual fun run that the city’s pubhonors his many years of lic drinking service to Lamar schools. water. The ban Here he fires the starter gun is part of the as a group of sixth grade International boys prepare to take off in Building Code the 800 meter Richard Marti that Lamar “The Legend” Fun Run. adopted many

“The Legend” returns for fun run

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Another car show in Lamar, Sunday afternoon on the First Baptist Church parking lot, drew a large crowd for the area.

Pauline Stanwell returned home Monday evening from a trip to Milo, Iowa to attend her grandson Mitchel Anders’ graduation on Sunday.

She was accompanied by her sister, Lilia Bogart of Nevada, who stopped off to visit with her daughter.

Many families and friends have been attending graduations in the area. The Leininger family was busy this weekend with two graduations. Laverne and Helen had two grandchildren graduate from college. Friday, Jillian Leininger, daughter of Geoff and Jackie Leininger, graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Jordon Leininger, son of Greg and Diana Leininger, graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City with a Doctoral deyears ago. However, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wanted the ban in ordinance form.

Councilman Max Simmons told the council that he has received complaints about the city park not being mowed regularly. Assistant Administrator and Chief of Police Ron Hager responded that the full complement of summer workers has not been hired and part of the work force has been diverted to other projects.

During the discussion, it was mentioned that the Aquatic Park will open May 28, which will be free day.

CDC Economic Developer John Adams was present at the meeting and was asked by Mayor Keith Divine what the future outlook for new businesses is. Adams responded, “The wheels are turning in the right direction,” and added, “We should have an announcement in the not too distant future.”

This seemed to capture the attention of the council.

In the list of bills to be approved was one for the mowing and upkeep of East Cemetery. A question was asked about ownership of the cemetery, and City Administrator Lynn Calton quietly responded, “We inherited it.” Later, Calton said the upkeep is provided under contract with the city. The Democrat will explore the history of East Cemetery in an article to be published in the weeks ahead.

A 30-day extension was granted to Tom Caruthers to complete repairs on a house at 607 Walnut to bring it into compliance with the city building code.

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gree in Pharmacy. a silent auction and the Church has announced Sheldon Jolly Senior meeting. their Vacation Bible Citizens met Tuesday for The Sheldon Christian School will be held June 7. a dinner out and due to so much sickness, there was no business meeting. The next meeting will be June 3, at 1:30 p.m., to honor monthly birthday.

Neal Smith of Liberal stopped by Tuesday afternoon to pick up the family reunion sign. He, along with other members of the late Henry Phipps family, will host the annual Phipps family reunion on Sunday, June 8, at the Lamar Park. A basket dinner will be at 12:30 p.m. at the shelter house in the south corner of the Lamar Park.

Another Ozark Food Pantry was conducted May 22 in the City Park.

The Sheldon Alumni meeting will be held May 24th at the school gymnasium at 6:30 p.m. The meal is $10, followed by

June 5th– 10:00 am-Opening Program with Nitro Joe of St. Louis June 11th/18th/25th– 10:00 am Wild Wednesdays at the Library July 2nd/9th/16th—10:00 am Wild Wednesdays at the Library

CHILDREN’S PROGRAM EVENTS -LAMAR

July 23rd– 10:00 am-Animal Tales Program

FOR CHILDREN UP TO 12 YEARS OLD

July 29th-10:00 am-Closing Program/Prize Drawings

June 5th– 10:00 am-Opening Program with Nitro Joe of St. Louis June 10th/17th/24th-3:15 PM– Teen Tuesdays at the Library July 1st/8th/15th– 3:15 pm-Teen Tuesdays at the Library

TEEN EVENTS -LAMAR

July 23th-10:00 am-Animal Tales Program July 29th-3:15 pm-Closing Program/Prize Drawings

FOR 13 -18 YEARS

genres and receive a prize for each book finished. * Finish 8 books to be eligible for the grand prize drawing. *

ADULT READING PROGRAM FOR THOSE OVER 18

There will also be weekly challenge puzzles available for prizes.

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CLUB NOTE LAMAR COUNTRY CLUB LADIES ASSOCIATION

20. The winners were Imogene Williams, first and Betty Gilkey, second.

The hostess scheduled for May 27 was Norma Harris and the hostess Betty Gilkey was the Tuesday, June 3, for a hostess for Bridge on May luncheon, will be Gloria Kurtz.

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FRIENDS & FAMILY Area teens are invited to experiment Stauffers to and explore the library this summer celebrate 50th The Barton County Library 2014 teen summer reading program, Spark A Reaction, is for anyone from sixth through 12th grade. It will begin on June 2 and run through July 29. Teens can register anytime during those two months. The kick-off program will be held at the Mary K. Finley library on Thursday, June 5, at

10 a.m., with Nitro Joe of St. Louis. Weekly teen programs will take place Tuesday afternoons at 3:15 p.m. Those dates include June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8 and 15. Teens are also invited to a live animal presentation from the group, Animal Tales, on July 23, at 10 a.m. The closing program will be July 29, at 3:15 p.m., to

recognize participants and award prizes.

To be rewarded for their summer reading, teen participants in this summer’s program will keep track of how much time they spend reading on reading logs the library will provide. When a reading log is completed and returned to the library, the participant will receive a treat coupon to McDonald’s or Sonic and can earn prizes and free

books throughout the summer. They will also be giving away a grand prize at the close of the program.

The summer reading program is funded through local library funds, as well as funds received through a grant from the Missouri State Library and the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences. All activities are free of charge and everyone is invited to attend.

anniversary

Letter to editor Dear Editor: Saturday morning, May 3, Russell Pierson's National Weather Service rain gauge was gone. It had been in our yard since 1972 and Russell used it every morning for the Weather Service. So, if it's a prank or you stole it for gain, may “God have mercy on your soul”. You took an 82 year old's pride and stomped on it.

So, please, think about how selfish you are and hope you can deal with this with God's help your parents should be proud of what they raised.

Mrs. Russell Pierson, Lamar P.S. We would like it returned.

The children of Dave and Kathy Stauffer invite friends and relatives to an open house for their 50th anniversary on Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Lamar United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Kathy and Dave were married June 13, 1964, at First Methodist Church, Albert Lea, Minnesota. Hosts are Sheryl and Kenney Hill, Karen and Jeff Payne and Gary and Tina Stauffer. They request no gifts, please.

Barton County Master Gardener's Yard of the Month The Barton County Master Gardener's Yard of the Month for May is the home of Janice Frazier and her granddaughter, Allie, at 1206 Poplar St. The yard contains an interesting mix and the large lush perennial beds include beautiful peonies, lilies, a rambling pink rose bush and an unusual peony tree. Gardening is a passion that Janice shared with her late husband.

Her favorite plants are the pink and white Star Gazer lily and the shade loving Bleeding Heart, but there is always room for a new flower in Janice's garden.

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By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Returning a book to the Mary K. Finley Library last week, and seeing the vast improvements that have been made to the building, I couldn't help but reflect back to when the library was located in the Jones Plumbing building and what a huge amount of work has been put into it over the years, making it what it is today.

I tried researching the history of the library in Barton County, but could not find exact dates or loca-

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METZGER’S MUTTERINGS

tions. I'm not sure where it was before it moved to 9th St., but that is where it was when I first moved to Lamar.

I have always been a proponent of the benefits of the library system and growing up I must admit I was a “library geek”. To me, going to a library is like letting a kid loose in a candy shop. There is so much to see, with topics ranging from world wars to kittens. If you can think of something you would like to learn more about, the library is the place to go. As far back as I can

Congratulations to the Lamar Tiger golf team for taking third in state.

Lamar Democrat/ Chris Morrow Lamar freshman Matt Whyman reaches for the sky on his way to a Class 2 Sectional championship in the long jump. Whyman is one of a bevy of Tiger athletes taking part in the Class 2 State Championships in Jefferson City.

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remember I have been a library patron, whether it be in Texas, MSSU, Joplin or better yet, here at home.

I have also been known to visit libraries in various cities and states that I might be passing through and am definitely looking forward to going back to the New York City Library while I am there.

I come by my love of libraries naturally. When my father, Oliver Metzger, retired he decided he wanted to grow a garden.

Never having done so before, he went to his local library to check out every conceivable book regarding gardens. He read up on what needed to be done, took care of purchasing the materials and had a beautifully abundant garden for years. My stepdad, E.L. Guy, was an

assistant librarian, working through Area Agency on Aging, and helped move the library to its present location at 10th and Cherry. Mr. Guy was an avid reader and would read anything he could get his hands on, so at the time this was the perfect position for him.

Libraries have come a long way since the first ones dating back to 2600 BC, marking the end of prehistory and the start of history. The library at one time was used as the primary source of information and now it is also a place one can go to check out movies or use their computers to connect to the internet. Patrons can also bring their own laptops, or whatever contraption they have, as they are a Wi/Fi HotSpot.

They also have wonderful programs scheduled throughout the year, for young and old alike. The Summer Reading Program, for birth through 12th grade, is broken into two categories, one for youth and one for teens and will run from June 2 through July 29. This is a wonderful opportunity to not only instill the love of reading to our youth, but also to foster reading habits throughout the year. All activities are free of charge and everyone is invited to attend.

I don't know if residents of the area realize just how lucky they are to have the library facilities that are offered through the Barton County Library; not only in Lamar with the Mary K. Finley Library, but in Golden City at the

Hylton Library, as well as Liberal at the Happy and Mary Curless Library. Interlibrary loans are available through these extensions, making it one big lending library. Also available at the Lamar branch is a meeting room that can be used by community members.

The library was quite a mess when they began the remodeling process, but it is slowly metamorphosing and as far as I'm concerned could rival any “big city” library. We literally have a gem in our midst and if anyone hasn't used their services, they should go check them out. Who knows what you might learn! For more information on library programs contact them at 417-6825355 or visit them at www. bclib.info.

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School board gets tour of new middle school construction

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

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The most impressive of the new construction appeared to be the band room/safe room. In its incomplete condition without lowered ceilings and offices, it appeared to be cavernous.

The walls consist of 24 steel centered concrete panels that are welded together. Each panel weighs 34,000 pounds.

The board accepted one resignation and approved contracts to fill three vacancies. The resignation came from Jeff Beshore, who has

LAMAR-The R-I Board of Education received a guided tour, May 15, of new construction underway at Lamar Middle School. Conducting the tour was Charley Weaver, project superintendent for Crossland Construction, the prime contractor for the project. Weaver assured the board the new addition will be ready for students when the new school year begins in August. There may be some final painting or cleanup, he said, but the building will be ready for occu- see TOUR, page 6A

Taylor Darrow, daughter of Dave and Carol Darrow, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week.

Taylor enjoys being with her friends. She likes spending time with all her family. She likes playing volleyball and basketball.

Truman Kaderly, son of Steven and Katie Kaderly, is the seventh grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Truman likes to have a good time. He likes to hunt with his dad and play sports when he can. He also likes to hang out with his best friend, Travis Bailey.

Strong, continued from page 1A in the long jump. Jasper's Etcheson qualified for state again, this time by taking second in the pole vault. A pair of Lady Eagles will be representing

Jasper High School in the shot put. Kennedy Chaligoj and Elizabeth Maneval took second and third respectively. Royster took second in the triple jump

Track girls representing Lockwood at state are Coach Jamie Roschevitz, Emily Backs, Olivia Finley, Madison Coose, Noble Foster, Kelsey Mein, Jessica Nentrup, Alexis Byrnes and Katelyn Backs. Members of the boys track team are Brady Waters and Kyle Bouldin.

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Becca Williams, daughter of Kenneth and Catherine Williams, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Becca plays softball, video games are her life and she enjoys spending time with her family.

She likes to draw. She tries to set a pretty good example because of her nieces and nephews.

while Lockwood's Nentrup took third.

On the boys' side, Jasper's Jacob Holliday finished third in the mile. Colton Sweeney finished third in the 400 meter dash. Jasper's 4x400 relay team also took third. Lockwood's Brady Waters took fourth

in the high jump.

Liberal senior Jake Jungmann won the pole vault, clearing 13-feet 6-inches.

Jasper's Matt Stump took second. Lockwood's Kyle Bouldin finished second in the shot. Jasper's Payton Smith took fourth in the triple jump.

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Liberal senior Jake Jungmann takes a practice run at the pole vault Saturday during the Class 1 State Sectional Track Meet held at Lamar.

Jungmann won the event, securing a spot at the state track and field meet at Jefferson City.

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Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Above, Lamar's Luke Hardman (center) clears the final hurdle Saturday during the Class 2 State Sectional Track and Field Meet at Thomas M. O'Sullivan Stadium.

Oval, Lamar sophomore Kaitlyn Graves finished second in the discus at Saturday's Class 2 State Sectional Track and Field Meet at Lamar. Her finish earned her a spot in the Class 2 State Championships in Jefferson City.

Left, Liberal freshman Alexys Barton takes off as the anchor leg in the 4x800 meter dash, which she and her teammates won during Saturday's Class 1 State Sectional Meet at Thomas M. O'Sullivan Stadium in Lamar. Barton also qualified for the state track meet in two other events. Standouts from across Missouri will compete in Jefferson City.

Tour, continued from page 5A accepted a position with the Carthage school district. Contracts for the 2014-15 school year were offered to Teresa Shelton for gifted education, Mitchell Bonkowski for speech and drama, and Lindsay Harris as speech/ language implementer.

Shelton currently works for the Lamar district as a paraprofessional and has substitute taught for the district. Bonkowski is a graduate of Missouri State University and has studied at Second City Hollywood. His student teaching was at Glendale and

Hillcrest High Schools in Springfield. Harris has worked in the R-I speech/ language department and previously taught in the Carthage school district.

Student accident insurance was renewed for a two-year period with Lawrence Smith & Associates of St. Louis, who has provided coverage for the district for the past several years. The cost will be $5.45 per student, which is the same cost as the previous year. It does not cover summer camps or other student programs conducted after the last day of

the regular school term.

Enrollment for summer school was reported to be 115. Hours will be 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Summer school will be conducted in the East Primary building and will begin May 27 and end June 27.

The next regular meeting of the board of education will be June 19, in the middle school library.

However, Superintendent Dr. Zach Harris has indicated a special meeting may be needed in early June to fill the remaining vacancies on the 2014-15 faculty.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2014 •

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The Lamar Head Start youth got to feed the bottle calf milk and learn about where beef comes from.

Lamar, is it urban or rural? Lamar for many people is designated an agricultural community. The census information shares the population of Lamar is 4,514 (97 percent urban and three percent rural). Where does our food come from? Did you know that many children do not know where their food comes from? 4-H gives youth the opportunity to gain leadership, citizenship and life skills through fun and innovative hands-on activities. The goal of this project is to provide mentoring skills through positive learning experiences, from rural teens to urban children, on where their food really comes from.

The Lamar Head Start has enrolled 30 students ranging in age from three to five years. 4-H Teen Leaders met with Lamar Head Start staff and learned the students would be having a gardening project. This was the perfect opportunity to share hands-on activities about farm life, making healthy food choices and gardening.

The 4-H Teen Leaders scheduled a planning session with Head Start staff that resulted in four sessions of classroom time, one day a week.

Each session would involve both classrooms in reading, hands on activities, games, songs and learning about healthy choices. The 4-H Teen Leaders club planned for home school students to cover the morning session and the afternoon session would begin after school, with other 4-H teens taking turns with programs.

Creative ideas began to take

shape as the Head Start staff worked with 4-H Teen Leaders in selecting reading books, puppets, games and additional resources that would be age appropriate for the students. A small greenhouse was also selected for the school to be used to grow plants. The 4-H Teen Leaders used grants funds from Monsanto to purchase the needed classroom supplies and the local library helped with obtaining the books and games.

The 4-H Teen Leaders brought an exciting four week program that highlighted reading time with excellent books, The Curious Garden, Down on the Funny Farm, The Rusty Trusty Tractor, Big Red Barn and Mrs. Washy Wash's Farm. Each session included games, songs, coloring, worksheets and hands-on activities of planting lettuce gardens and seeds of green beans and corn. At the close of each session the Teen Leaders spent some time reviewing the basket of various fruits and vegetables that they brought to the classroom. Students learned about eggplant, squash, bananas, watermelon, cantaloupe, asparagus, lettuce, tomatoes, oranges, apples, kiwi, zucchini, cucumbers and much more. The introduction of healthy food choices came from Miss Margaret, the school cook, who prepared the items for their lunch or snack during their time at school. It was reported asparagus, cucumber, kiwi, and watermelon were favorites. Many student tried new foods and enjoyed daily favorites. Feedback from students was

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Michaela Winslow introduced the students to her horse, that is just one of her 4-H projects. She likes to ride in various horse shows. Taking care of a horse, or any animal, requires a lot of responsibility, with daily feeding chores. very positive.

“From The Farm To You" ended with a field trip to learn even more about where their food comes from. The Winslow family, a 4-H family from rural Lamar, hosted students and parents at their farm.

The children fed bottle calves, gathered eggs, saw rabbits, ducks, fed the chickens, milked goats and identified with horses and other farm animals. Bringing the youth and parents together on a field day was a very positive experience.

Parents don't always get to spend time with children and experience the excitement of a new adventure. The field day identified with the lessons they had been learning through the entire program.

Barton County 4-H Teen Leaders built lasting partnerships from the community to make this program Lamar Head Start students learned about successful. A special thank you to goats; what they eat and how they provide milk Lamar Head Start staff, Monsanto, and meat for families. the Mary K. Finley Library, University of Missouri Extension, Barton County 4-H and the many parents and volunteers that encourage leadership. The 4-H teens met their goal by the use of positive life skills of planning, organization and decision making. 4-H teens gained citizenship and leadership opportunities that make them youth leaders of today and tomorrow. 4-H is not an ordinary club.

It's an exciting experience in learning by doing! Barton 4-H Teen Leaders Nate Cable, Alison Hawes, Nathaniel Hawes, Kenna Roland, Jenna Baslee, Kelsie Morgan and Dacy Crockett did an outstanding Clayton Winslow showed the students how to job working with the program. gather eggs from the chicken coop.

Barton County 4-H Achievement Day set for June 1 Barton County 4-H Achievement Day will be held Sunday, June 1, at the First Christian Church in Lamar.

Registration forms were emailed and it would be appreciated if they could be returned as soon as possible.

Registration will begin at 12:45 p.m., with the event to start at 1 p.m.

Events include Public Speaking, Personal Development, Project Demonstrations, Fashion Revue and

Judging Classes for Foods, Sewing, Cake Decorating, Horse, Poultry, Photography, Woodworking and Shooting Sports. 4-H members are encouraged to participate in Share the Fun with a musical act or a club skit. Awards, as well as Share The Fun, will be presented at 3:30 p.m., and is open to all family members wishing to attend.

This is a qualifying day for Southwest Regional

BCMH celebrates National Hospital Week

The staff at Barton County Memorial Hospital got into the spirit of National Hospital Week beginning Monday, May 12, with a volunteer tea being held for hospital employees. The BCMH Auxiliary members made items and invited all of the hospital employees to join them for the tea. They also had chances for a door prize and Brenda Caruthers was the winner.

Tator Tuesday was observed May 13, with a lunch of a potato bar and all the fixings.

Waffle Wednesday was held the morning of May 14, with a “Walk Off Waffle Wednesday” being observed in the afternoon. The walk-off began at 12:15 p.m. and was held in 15 minute intervals, as employees walked or ran two times around the hospital on the walking trail. The two laps equal about a half mile. The employees had a brisk day for the walk, with some of them even running as they received encouragement from each other, making the walk fun.

Employee service awards were handed out on Thursday, May 15, as well as Thirsty Thursday being observed with ice cream floats at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

A real treat finished off the week with Fried Chicken Friday, held May 16, with lunch catered by Chicken Annie's, as well as individual dirt cakes.

Charities that will benefit from the hospital's various endeavors during the week included Nathan's Place BCMH Auxiliary took chances for on Monday; Good Samaritan on Tuesday; the Back to a door prize at the appreciation School Program on Wednesday; AOK on Thursday and tea. The lucky winner of a basket of the Backpack Snack Attack program on Friday. goodies was Brenda Caruthers.

Achievement Day on July 28, to be held at the Ozark Empire Fair in Springfield. Free tickets to enter the fair will be provided to participants and one parent, courtesy of Matt Davidson, State Farm Insurance in Lamar.

All 4-H members will receive a free Barton County 80th year t-shirt. County events are also open to any Clover Kid that would like to participate. Anyone with a conflict should contact the 4-H office.

Auxiliary members at the Barton County Memorial Hospital tea were, left to right, Wilma Braker, Peggy Phipps, Jean Bartlett, Nancy Johnson, Carolyn Banwart, Saundra Loveall, Carolyn Tinkey, Velma Goodrum, Kathy Bailey and Jack Kirk.

Participating in Walk Off Waffle Wednesday were Saundra Davey, Gail Hamilton, Joanne Davey, Cheryl Fortner, Pat Daniel and Heather Brown.

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Masons join in celebrating Young's 100th birthday Lamar Democrat/ Melody Metzger Masonic brothers helping John Young (sitting) celebrate his 100th birthday, as well as their home lodges, were, left to right, Fleeter Marti, Lamar; C.L. Squires, Lamar; George Dighero Sr., Liberal; Harry Charles, Lamar; Bill Windes, Lamar; Glen Darlington, Liberal; Floyed Eaves, Lamar; Nelson Hallas, Lamar; Red Wilkinson, Lamar; Dave Hieber, Lamar; Lawrence Cribbs, Nevada; H.C. “Shorty” Lathrop, Lamar and Carl Arft, Lamar. Not pictured is Steve Hart.

A special day for a special lady

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger 127th District Missouri State Representative Mike Kelley presented Nell Finley Voorhees with a proclamation honoring her 90th birthday.

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Suppose they gave a party and nobody came? Nell Finley Voorhees, who celebrated her 90th birthday with a festive open house at Cornerstone Baptist Church on Saturday, May 17, confided to me that those were her thoughts prior to her party. But she didn’t have to worry for long, as friends and family poured through the door to help her celebrate this momentous occasion.

Upon entry to the church, attendees were met at the sign-in table and each one was presented with a set of “kitty cat” ears, made from various material, to be worn for the joyous celebration.

A large side table was laden with cake, punch, chips and dip and fresh vegetables for all to enjoy. The tables were full of well wishers and many spent the afternoon visiting with others that they might not have seen in a while, making it a wonderful get together, with all seeming to enjoy themselves thoroughly.

Of course the day would not be complete without an official proclamation, presented to Nell by 127th District Missouri State Representative Mike Kelley, who by the way was also wearing his kitty cat ears!

Robbie King of Lamar, along with Betty Prieskorn of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, were present to celebrate the occasion with their sister, along with Nell’s husband Jerry and a whole room full of family and friends. This was a great testament to a special person who never

met a stranger, made evi- “Happy Birthday”, Nell... dent by the number of and may you enjoy many those attending. more to come!

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat John Young observed his 100th birthday, along with family and friends, on Sunday, May 18, at Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lamar, where he currently resides. The dining room was festively decorated, complete with balloons and refreshments of birthday cake and tea or punch. Many family members were present for the occasion, as well as Masonic brothers representing lodges from Lamar, Liberal, Sheldon and Nevada.

Young, who resided for many years north of Sheldon, has held various offices in his tenure as a Mason, including the honor of being District Deputy Grand Master for the State of Missouri. He is a member of the Lamar Lodge 292 A.F. & A.M. Young was also well represented by his many nieces and nephews, children of his now deceased sister, Edith Divine, as well as their families.

The afternoon spent celebrating with John was enjoyed by all.

Lamar Democrat/ Melody Metzger Sisters, Robbie King, Betty Prieskorn and Nell Finley Voorhees were together for Nell’s 90th birthday party on Saturday, May 17, at Cornerstone Baptist Church.

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RECORDS DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS BETTY FETTERLY TULSA, Okla.-A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Cheney Witt Chapel in Fort Scott, Kan. for Betty Jean Fetterly, 84, Tulsa, who died Sunday, May 18, 2014, at the University Plaza Nursing Home in Tulsa. Rev. Chuck Russell officiated. The body was cremated. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project and may be left in care of Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701.

Condolences may be left at www.cheneywitt. com.

Survivors include two daughters, Dawn Garrett and husband Larry, Jasper, Mo. and Lesa Perkins and husband Billy, Broken Arrow; seven grandchildren, Jessica (Bohlken) and Joey Amico, Hawaii, Travis Garrett, Jasper, Mo., Anthony and Karlee Garrett, Lamar, Mo., Max Bohlken, Tulsa, Wade Johnson, San Diego, Calif. and Joseph Garrett and Ashley Garrett, Jasper, Mo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, in 2012, and a brother, John Noggle.

Mrs. Fetterly was born July 30, 1929, in Blue Mound, Kan., to Edward and Blanche (Powell) Noggle. She was a graduate of Fulton High School, Fort Scott Community

College and Pittsburg State University College of Education. She married Donald D. Fetterly on June 7, 1951, in Fort Scott, Kan. The couple lived and reared their family in Devon, Kan., until they moved to Lamar, Mo. Mrs. Fetterly began her teaching career in a one room school house until the county consolidated and then she taught first through fourth grade at Eugene Ware Elementary School until her retirement. She loved to teach and enjoyed her students.

After she retired, she and her husband enjoyed traveling and going to the casino. They had a full life together and enjoyed it tremendously.

WILLIAM “CARL” BASTIN, JR. JASPER-Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church in Carthage for William “Carl” Bastin, Jr., 81, Jasper, who died at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2014, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.

Burial was in Hackney

Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Knell Mortuary, Carthage.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hackney Cemetery or the Farm Bureau Foundation.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Beth Bastin; a daughter, Robyn McDowell and husband Bill, Jasper; a son, Robert Bastin and wife Kathy, Golden City and six grandchildren, Dr. Carrie McDowell (Hartigan), Matthew McDowell, Michael McDowell, Kayla Bastin (Ayers), Sarah Bastin and Jenny Bastin.

Mr. Bastin was born Aug. 9, 1932, to Gertrude and Carl Bastin Sr. He was a longtime farmer and rancher and sold Dekalb Seed for over 40 years. He was a leader in the agricultural community and an active member of various farm organizations. He was elected to serve on the Jasper County Farm Bureau Board from 1990-2014l, serving as president from 2003 to 2004. He also had the honor of serving at the state level as a Missouri Farm Bureau Board of Director for eights years, from 2003 to 2011.

He enjoyed meeting new people, listening to their views on agriculture and sharing his. He enjoyed attending a host of activities with his grandchildren including concerts, speech contests, 4H activities and livestock shows.

He was an inspiration to his family and will be deeply missed.

MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT

Allan Hugh Albertson, indecent exposure, driving while revoked, $531 fine.

Eldridge Dean Brown, domestic assault - 2nd offense x 2, $656 fine.

Ronald James Bruning, warrant arrest – FTP, $231 fine.

Kathy Jane Carter, dog at large, $33 fine.

Israel Gonzalez Castro, no operator's license, $53 fine.

Stanton D Duane Clements, speeding 1-15 mph over, $53 fine.

Becky Jo Cline, no operator's license, stop sign/ light violation, $86 fine.

Jerry Bryce Cobb, stop sign/light violation, $33 fine.

Seth Martin Coffey, failure to register motor vehicle, $78 fine.

Michaela Cheyenne Dowdy, minor in possession of alcohol, assault, $264 fine.

Joaquin Henry Duke, marijuana possession, $228 fine.

Debra Lynn Fitzpatrick,

failure to register motor vehicle, $38 fine.

Charles Anthony Haddad, resisting arrest, domestic assault, $456 fine.

Tyler Dean Harris, FTA – warrant arrest, $289 fine.

Lester Theodore Hayes, property damage, $128 fine.

William Anastasia Hunninford, failure to register motor vehicle, no insurance - 3rd offense, $541 fine.

Robert Edmond Ives, failure to register motor vehicle, $38 fine.

Denny Allen Jeffries, drug paraphernalia possession, $128 fine.

Annetta Renee Kuhn, leaving the scene of an ac-

BRIEFS

He married Mary Beth Seeley on Nov. 28, 1953.

ROBERT THOMAS YEAGER LAMAR-Private services under the direction of Konantz Warden Funeral Home will be held at the convenience of the family for Robert Thomas Yeager, 86, Lamar, who died Friday morning, May 23, 2014, at Barton County Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Yeager was born Feb. 8, 1928, in Paola, Kan., to Charles and Zelma (Shoemaker) Yeager.

He served in the Navy at the end of WWII and during the Korean War. He was retired from the US Postal Service.

He married Paula Sue Rogers, who survives.

Further information will appear in the June 4 edition of the Lamar Democrat or can be viewed at www.lamardemocrat.com or www. konantzwarden.com.

HELEN CARR LAMAR-Arrangements are pending with Daniel Funeral Home for Helen (Selvey) Carr, 97, Lamar, who died Thursday, May 22, 2014, at Barton County Memorial Hospital.

Service information will appear in the June 4 edition of the Lamar Democrat or can be viewed at www.lamardemocrat. com or www.danielfuneralhome.net.

cident, no insurance, $481 fine.

Hunter Lee McPherson, clinging to a motor vehicle, $53 fine.

Tyler Blake Musgrove, stop sign/light violation, $33 fine.

Bryan K Nesbitt, warrant arrest – FTP, $510 fine.

Cory Ray North, B.A.C., $454.30 fine.

Jeremiah Ray Null, speeding 1-15 mph over, $53 fine.

All briefs are also posted on the calender at www.lamardemocrat.com.

GOLDEN CITY LIONS WILL HOLD A FISH fry on Monday, June 2, 5 p.m. to ?, at the Golden City Park building. Fish, potatoes, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink will be served.

A COMMUNITY COOKOUT WILL BE HELD at Iantha Baptist Church on Saturday, May 31, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be free hot dogs, chips, drinks, cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn, games and activities. Everyone is welcome. Kids will be able to register for Vacation Bible School, “Agency D3 – Discover.

Decide. Defend,” to be held June 1-6, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

METRO BBQ WILL BE SERVING takeout of chicken, sausage or ribs on Sunday, June 8, beginning at 12 noon, in the Legacy Farm & Lawn parking lot in Lamar.

DOUG AND ELAINE HAILE WILL CELEBRATE their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, June 14, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Lamar.

Your presence on this special day is the only gift desired. The reception will be hosted by their children and grandchildren.

THE 93RD ANNUAL WILLIAM AND SARAH Jones Gardner family reunion will be held Sunday, June 1, 1 p.m., in the Lamar Memorial Hall. Please bring a covered dish and your own table service.

LAMAR COMMUNITY THEATRE WILL hold auditions for the 2014 children’s show, “The Knights of the Rad Table” on Wednesday, May 28, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar.

AN “UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL Statements” workshop will be held Thursday, June 12, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the El Dorado Springs First Baptist Church, 500 S. Main St. The class is being presented by Cedar County University of Missouri Extension Center and the Missouri Southern State University Missouri Small Business and Technology Development Center. To register call 417-276-3313 or email davismp@missouri.edu.

A WINDOWS 8 TRAINING WORKSHOP will be taught by Leslie Carroll-Bartlett, retired extension technology specialist, on Thursday, May 29, 7 p.m., at the Cedar County Memorial Hospital, 1401 S. Park St., El Dorado Springs. For information or to register call the Cedar County MU Extension Center at 417276-3316 or email davismp@missouri.edu.

A BOOK SIGNING FOR DAVID SPIERING’S book, “I Surrender All” will be held Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Cash Saver, 1201 E. 12th St., Lamar.

BARTON COUNTY 4-H ACHIEVEMENT DAY will be held Sunday, June 1, at the First Christian Church in Lamar. Registration will begin at 12:45 p.m., with the events to begin at 1 p.m. Awards/Share the Fun will be at 3:30 p.m., and is open to family members. All 4-H members will receive a free Barton County 80th year t-shirt.

THE ANNUAL WHEAT TOUR PUT ON by the University of Missouri Barton Extension will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, at the farm of David Sheat. MU Fertility Specialist Peter Scharf will speak about Green Seeker technology and nitrogen requirements in wheat. This event is free. Ice cream and cookies will be served by the 4-H to follow. Go east of Lamar on 160 to A Hwy., north on A Hwy. one mile to 10th Rd., east on 10th Road, ¾ mile – plots are on the north side of the road. To register call the Barton County Extension office at 417-682-3579.

THE 10TH STREET COMMUNITY FARMERS’ Market will now be open on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Moore Pavilion, 10th and Poplar, in Lamar.

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

MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder's Office: Tyler Robert Jeremy Fidlin, 25, Lamar, and Megan Nichole Legrand, 23, Lamar.

Charles Anthony Haddad, 20, Lamar, and Me-

lissa Delilah Kennon, 31, Lamar.

James Brent Hill, 49, Lamar, and Kathryn Lynne Dobbs, 48, Lamar.

Leighton Tyler Ball, 25, Jasper, and Harley Shea Dixon, 20, Webb City.

Charles Kenneth Mattox, Jr., 64, Lamar and

Lorrie Beth Stone, 32, Lamar.

Shane McGoun O’Sullivan, 28, Houston, Texas and Lindsay Jo Hoogner, 29, Houston, Texas.

Jason Matthew Schipull, 35, Lamar, and Latosha Lanea Gloodt, 31, Lamar.

North Central Missouri College V Dusty L Schlichting, default judgment.

State V April Renea Hancock, written guilty plea x2.

James McCoy V Stacey D McCoy, consent judgment.

CitiMortgage V Unknown Heirs of Levi Morrow et al, default judgment.

Barton County Hospital DBA Med One V Brandy Howard, default judg-

ment.

Midland Funding LLC V Denzel D Gordon, consent judgment.

Barton County Memorial Hospital V Charity L Preston, default judgment.

Barton County Memorial Hospital V Edward and Mandy Browning, consent judgment.

Barton County Memorial Hospital V Gerald J Cofield, default judgment.

Barton County Memorial Hospital V Levi G Shankles, default judgment.

Barton County Memorial Hospital V Teresa L Steward, consent judgment.

Barton County Memorial Hospital V Frank L Shutters, default judgment.

Shonna Shorter-Kramer V Terry Kinney, default judgment.

Barton County Memorial Hospital V Timothy Mitts, consent judgment.

Barton County Memorial Hospital V Nicholas J Jeffries, consent judgment.

Discover Bank V Heather J Dunagan, default judgment.

Carla Crockett V Devin Crockett, consent judgment.

State V Keegan D Holmes, written guilty plea.

State V Matthew Lee Lindsay, written guilty plea.

State V Erica Brooke Smith, written guilty plea.

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The following calls were made by the Lamar Police Department: * Officers noticed an individual in a vehicle on May 1 that had an active Lamar municipal warrant. The vehicle was stopped and the warrant was confirmed and the subject was arrested. Arrested was Robert Beck Davenport, 34, Lamar.

Davenport was taken to the Barton County Jail, processed, posted a bond and was released to await a court date to explain why he had failed to pay his fine. * A vehicle was stopped May 1 due to having an expired registration plate.

When the driver’s information was checked it was found that she had an active warrant issued out of Cedar County on a traffic charge. The warrant was confirmed and arrested was Kristina Marie Greene, 30, Lamar.

Greene was allowed to drive to the Barton County Jail, where she posted a cash bond and was released. * Arrested May 3 on a felony warrant issued by the Barton County Associate Court on a charge of possession of a controlled

substance was Daniel Thomas Williams, 37, Lamar. Williams was transported from the 1800 block of Walnut to the Barton County Jail, where he was turned over to jail staff for processing. This arrest stems from a search that was conducted by the Lamar police and Barton County Sheriff ’s Department at a residence located at 1000 Lexington. * Officers conducted a traffic stop May 3, on a vehicle and during contact with the driver an arrest was made. Arrested on charges of driving while his license was under suspension, driving while intoxicated and for a warrant issued out of the Barton County Court on charges of passing a bad check was Shawn Michael Long, 27, Lamar. Long was transported to the Barton County Jail, where he was processed and incarcerated. * A theft was reported May 3 in the 500 block of E. 7th St. Reportedly stolen was a home rain gauge. * A county assist was done on May 3 by one of Lamar’s officers. A vehicle that was supposed to have been at Denny’s was lo-

cated. It was reported that the vehicle had been stolen out of Carthage. Contact with a female driver was made and she was detained at the request of the Carthage Police Department. She was transported to the Barton County Jail, where she was turned over to Carthage officers. * An assault reportedly took place May 3 in the 1500 block of Grand St..

After statements were taken from those involved an arrest was made. Arrested on probable cause for the commission of a 2nd degree assault was Mistina Dawn Wheeler, age 27, of Lamar. The victim was seen at the Barton County Memorial Hospital and reported that she had received a broken bone in her ankle and facial lacerations as a result of this assault. Wheeler was turned over to Jail staff to be incarcerated and to await the formal filing of the assault charge which did take place. * Officers were leaving the Barton County Jail on May 3 when they heard a disturbance occurring on the square. Contact was made with the person causing the disturbance and as a result of this con-

tact an arrest was made.

Arrested on charges of being a minor in possession of alcohol by consumption was John Orval Gastin McIntyre, 18, Lamar.

McIntyre was transported to the Barton County Jail, where he was processed and due to having no one who could come and take responsibility for him, he was incarcerated on a 12 hour protective hold. He was later allowed to bond. * A 14 year old female was reported May 4 as a runaway from the 500 block of Broadway. Several hours later contact was made with the juvenile and she was returned to her parents. * Officers responded to the100 block of W. 8th St. on May 4, at the report of an 11 year old who was out of control. Contact was made and the individual had to be physically restrained. Arrangements were made to place the male subject in Heartland Hospital. Officers waited with the family until the hospital transport team arrived. * A theft was reported May 4 in the 400 block of E. 15th St. The victim reported that when he left his residence that

Corporation Warranty Deed, filed May 1, 2014.

Dingman Ranch, Inc. to William E. Bowman and Janice S. Bowman: Tract 1: All of the northwest quarter and all the north half of southwest quarter of section 13, township 31, range 33; also a tract in the southwest corner of southwest quarter of southwest quarter of said section 13.

Tract 2: All the east half of southeast quarter of section 14, township 31, range 33, Barton County, Missouri. Tract 3: The east half of the southwest quarter and the west half of the southeast quarter of section 25, township 31, range 33, Barton County, Missouri, except a tract in the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter and the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of said section 25. Tract 4: The southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 25, township 31, range 33, Barton County, Missouri.

Corporation Warranty Deed, filed May 1, 2014.

Dingman Ranch, Inc. to Lester G. Dingman and Vicky L. Dingman. Tract 1: The northwest quarter of section 15, township 31, range 33, Barton County, Missouri, except a tract in the northwest quarter of northwest quarter of said section 15. Tract 2: The northeast quarter of section 25, township 31, range 33, Barton County, Missouri. Tract 3: The north half of the northeast quarter and the east half of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 32, township 31, range 33, Barton County, Missouri. Tract 4: All of the north half of the northwest quarter of section 36, township 31, range 33, Barton County, Missouri. Tract 5: The northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 25, township 31, range 33, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty

Deed, filed May 2, 2014.

Charles F. Cooper to David A. Parks: A tract in the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 31, township 32, range 30, Barton County, Missouri.

Warranty Deed, filed May 5, 2014. Richard Rhuems and Sheila Rhuems of Barton County, Missouri to Travis Rayeric of Barton County, Missouri: Tract I: The west 140 feet of lots 21 and 20 in block 53 of the First Addition to the Town of Mindenmines, Barton County, Missouri. Tract 2: All of lots 20 and 21 in block 53 of the First Addition to the Town of Mindenmines, Barton County, Missouri, except the west 140 feet thereof.

Missouri Special Warranty Deed, filed May 7, 2014. Secretary of Housing & Urban Development to George R. Hayden and Sandra L. Hayden of Barton County, Missouri: A tract commencing 10 feet east and 117 feet north of the southwest corner of block 6 in Parry's Addition to the Town of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri and running thence east 150 feet to the west line of Cherry Street, thence north along said west line of Cherry Street 62 feet, thence west 150 feet, thence south 62 feet to the place of beginning.

Trustee's Special Warranty Deed, filed May 9, 2014. Steven H. Kaderly, Trustee of the Steven H. Kaderly Revocable Trust to Wayne E. Maupin and Janet B. Maupin of Barton County, Missouri: All of lots 15 of Country Club Estates, a subdivision located in the eastern half of the southwest quarter of section 36, township 32, range 31, Barton County, Missouri.

Trustee's Special Warranty Deed, filed May 1, 2014. Steven H. Kaderly, Trustee of the Steven H. Kaderly Revocable Trust of Barton County, Mis-

souri to Edwin Moore and Diane Moore of Barton County, Missouri: All of lot 8 of Country Club Estates, a subdivision in the eastern half of the southwest quarter of section 36, township 32, range 31, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed May 9, 2014. Donivan A. Combs and Theresa K. Combs to Jeffrey A. Reed: All of lots 3 and 4 in block 8 of A. Cockrell’s First Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, except 160 feet of the entire south side thereof, and except another tract in the northwest corner of said lot 3 that includes parts of lots 3 and 4.

Trustee’s Special Warranty Deed, filed May 12, 2014. John H. Wagaman, Jr. and Nora M. Wagaman, Trustees under the John H. Wagaman, Jr. and Nora M. Wagaman Living Trust to John H. Wagaman, Jr.

and Nora M. Wagaman as joint tenants: All of lot 1 and 10 feet off the entire east end thereof; also a tract commencing 30.5 feet west of the northeast corner of said lot 1, and running thence south 73 feet, thence west 9.5 feet, thence north 73 feet, thence east 9.5 to the place of beginning; all being in block 7 of Fink’s Addition to the City of Lamar, Missouri.

Warranty Deed, filed May 12, 2014. Anthony see PROPERTY, page 5B

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morning at 9 a.m., he had several solar lights in his flower garden. When he arrived home at around 9 p.m., he noticed that the lights had been taken. The lights were in the shape of dragonflies and butterflies and valued at $4 apiece.

Four of the lights were missing. * Officers responded May 5 to the 1000 block of Mill St. on the report of a domestic involving a knife. When officers arrived the confronted a 27 year old individual who had had possession of a knife and had been threatening his family. He was taken into custody and transported to the Barton County Memorial Hospital for medical clearance for a 96 hour emergency committal. * Officers were dispatched May 5 to the 700 block of Cherry St. on the report of a domestic disturbance in progress at the residence. When Officers arrived they found an individual who was intoxicated and out of control. After discussing the situation with his parents, officers arrested the subject, Ryan Edward Leasure, 25, Lamar. While taking him into custody,

Leasure resisted and continued to resist arrest. He was subsequently charged with domestic assault and resisting. Leasure was incarcerated in the Barton County Jail. * Arrested May 6 at the Barton County Jail on a Lamar municipal warrant issued on a charge of failure to appear was Ryan Dean Bohrn, 23, Lamar.

Bohrn was incarcerated in the Barton County Jail. * The school resource officer took nine Educational Neglect referrals from the school on May 6.

These reports will be forwarded on to the juvenile office for further action. * A burglary report was taken May 6 in the 1000 block of Grand St. The victim reported that a Brinkman smoker was taken from behind a shed.

The value of the smoker was $100. In addition, several tools were taken from a shed, the value of the hammers, three weed eaters, a Stihl and two Weed Eater brand and Skill saw and blades totaling $425. A witness reported two individuals running from the scene during the night. Investigation into this matter will continue.

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Property, continued from page 4B Ange to Elizabeth R. Galindo and Phillip A. Ange as joint tenants: The south ¾ of lot 3 in the southeast quarter of section 19, township 32, range 33, and including an easement on the south ¾ of lot 2 of said southwest quarter. Subject to an easement on the south ¾ of lot 3 of southwest quarter.

Warranty Deed, filed May 13, 2014. Steven E. Leavell and Melissa Leavell, and Jason Blu Leavell of Barton County, Missouri to Charles G. Cole and Judy I. Cole of Barton County, Missouri: The west half of lot 2 of the northwest quarter, except 21 acres of the east side, in

Barton County, Missouri.

Warranty Deed, filed May 13, 2014. Angela L. Lowrie of Barton County, Missouri to Derrick Spurling and Kimberly Wass as joint tenants of Barton County, Missouri: The surface only of the following: Tract 1: A portion of the northeast quarter of section 31, township 32, range 33, Barton County, Missouri.

Tract 2: Another portion of the northeast quarter of section 33, township 32, range 33, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed May 13, 2014. Elizabeth Ann Weaver to Ricky P. Fast and Doris Ann Fast: A tract commencing 63

feet 3 inches south of the northwest corner of lot 1 of Mayer’s Addition to the City of Liberal, Missouri, running thence south 68 feet 6 inches, thence west 302 feet 6 inches to the place of beginning, being a part of lots 1 and 2 of said addition, all in Barton County, Missouri.

Special Warranty Deed (Corporation), filed May 14, 2014. Fannie Mae, Federal National Mortgage Association, to Kyle D. Kirby of Barton County, Missouri. A tract commencing at the northeast corner of the east half of northwest quarter of section 27, township 33, range 33, Barton County, Missouri, and running thence west 415 feet for a place of beginning, thence

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI GENERAL DIVISION DARLENE KATHERINE BURNETT, Petitioner Case No. 14B4-CV00104 To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that

by Order of the Circuit Court of the County of Barton, Missouri, on the 7th day of May 2014, the name of DARLENE KATHERINE BURNETT was changed to OZZIE KATHERINE JUDESON. The names of all parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereof and Petitioner is acting pro-se.

Publication is to begin on the 14th day of May 2014 to run for 3 consecutive weeks.

Witness my hand and the seal of the seal of the Circuit Court, this 7th day of May, 2014.

Janet B. Maupin Circuit Clerk By-Amanda S. Sturgell Deputy Clerk 5-14,21,28-3tc

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI UNIVERSITY BANK Plaintiff, vs. DAVID E. NOYSE Serve: 902 Village Drive Pittsburg, KS 66762 TRESA NOYSE Serve: 902 Village Drive Pittsburg, KS 66762 Defendants.

Case No. 13B4-CV00361 ADVERTISEMENT OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER EXECUTION By virtue and authority of a General Election, issued from the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, at Lamar, returnable on the 15th day of July, 2014 and to me, as Sheriff, directed and delivered, in favor of University Bank, plaintiff, and against David E. Noyse and Tresa Noyse as defendants, I have levied upon and seized all the right, title, interest and estate being an undivided one-fourth

of said defendants David E. Noyse and Tresa Noyse, in and to the following described real estate, situate in the County of Barton and State of Missouri, to-wit: TRACT I: THE WEST HALF OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION ONE (1), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-THREE (33), RANGE THIRTYTHREE (33). THE WEST HALF OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION ONE (1), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-THREE (33), RANGE THIRTYTHREE (33), BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. TRACT II: THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION ONE (1), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-THREE (33), RANGE THIRTYTHREE (33), BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. and I will on 18th day of June, 2014 between the

LEGALS

CLASSIFIEDS Cards of Thanks The family of Elwood Roberts would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to everyone in our community for the gifts of food, cards, flowers, visits and comforting words and prayers. We will never forget your kindness! Special thanks to Jo and Roger at Daniel Funeral Home for the love and care given to us during our time of loss.

Ferne Roberts Dorothy Roberts Ted and Carol Reavley and family Judd and Ann Chesnut and family David and Teresa Roberts and family

196 feet, thence west 256 feet, thence north 196 feet, thence east to the place of beginning.

Warranty Deed, filed May 15, 2014. Tom Willis and Doris Willis of Barton County, Missouri to Robert Textor and Ola Textor of Barton County, Missouri: A tract commencing at the northwest corner of lot 1 in block 3 of Cockrell’s Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, and running thence south 78 feet, thence east 90 feet, thence north 78 feet to the alley, thence west 90 feet to the place of beginning.

General Warranty Deed, filed May 16, 2014. Jeffrey Lucas to Chad A. Beck: A tract beginning at the southeast corner of the

southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 5, township 32, range 31, Barton County, Missouri, and running thence north 400 feet, thence west 86 feet, thence in a southwesterly direction following the east creek bank to the south line of said southeast quarter of southwest quarter, thence east 282 feet to the point of beginning.

Warranty Deed, filed May 16, 2014. Sonja Margaret Bornheimer and James Bornheimer of Cass County, Missouri to James Bornheimer and Sonja Bornheimer, Trustees under the Bornheimer Family Living Trust of Cass County, Missouri: All of the north half of the southwest quarter of

section 32, township 32, range 32.

Special Warranty Deed, Incident to Dissolution of Marriage, filed May 19, 2014. Wendy L. Daniels of Barton County, Missouri to Jess W. Daniels of Barton County, Missouri: 987 Northwest 20th Road, Liberal, Missouri 64762: (80 acres) All of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 17, township 32, range 32, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed May 21, 2014. Mary E. Leivan to TSJ Farms, LLC: The northwest quarter and the west half of the southwest quarter of section 11, township 31, range 30, Barton County, Missouri.

hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and five o’clock in the afternoon of that day, and more particularly at 1:00 P.M., at the west front door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, Lamar, Barton County, State of Missouri, and during the session of said Circuit Court, at Lamar, Missouri, sell at public venue, for cash, to the highest bidder for cash or ready money, all the right, title, interest and estate of the above-named defendant, in and to said real estate, to satisfy said execution and costs.

S-L. Mitchell Shaw, Sheriff Barton County, Missouri s-Kevin Checkett, #25838 P.O. Box 409 Carthage, MO 64836 (417) 358-4049 Telephone (417) 358-6341, Facsimile Attorney for University Bank, Plaintiff Published in the Lamar Democrat 5-21,28,6-4,11-4tc NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be

held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 2, 2014 at the Golden City City Hall, before the regular scheduled council meeting, at which citizens may be heard on the proposed water and sewer rate increases.

5-28-1tc Invitation for Bid The Barton County Recorder request bids for the following: Recorder of Deeds’Records Management Software Detailed specifications may be obtained by contacting the Barton County Recorder’s Office at (417)682-2110 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Sealed bids will be accepted in the Barton County Recorder’s Office no later than 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2014. Bids will be opened on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the County Recorder’s Office.

The words “RECORDS

MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE” must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope containing said bid.

The Barton County Recorder reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and may select the bid which they determine to be most advantageous.

BARTON COUNTY RECORDER Kathleen Dimond Recorder of Deeds Barton County, Missouri 5-28-1tc Labor Bid The Barton County Commission is requesting labor bids on removal and replacement of sidewalk on the west side of the Courthouse. Bid will be a labor only, all materials will be furnished by the County.

Specs may be picked up at the County Commission Office. Sealed bids will be due on Monday, June 9, 2014 by 2:00 p.m.

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Will Do Dozer work – land clearing, Milford Drivers: 60,000 1st area. Call CL at 417- year, Free CDL DrivI, Alice Hoover, had a car accident about one 398-2673. er Training. Must pass half mile east of Verdella and injured my back drug screen and DOT on April 27th. I wish to thank neighbors and Carpenter Wanted to physical, must be 23, county men workers for helping me in my time remodel small restau- call for details: 800-769of need. I wish to thank the hospital staff, docrant building (former 3993. tors, nurses and therapists for the excellent care Sweet’s BBQ, 1607 Gulf, during my stay in the hospital. May God bless Lamar) into small rental Drivers: Immediate each of you. home. Will trade rent for Line Haul Team OpenSincerely, labor or share the invest- ings! Great Pay & BenAlice Hoover ment on sale of the re- efits! CDL-A w/X & T, basement of Lamar modeled property. 417- 1yr Exp. Req. (EOE/AA) Special Notices Old Dominion Freight Memorial Hall, 1104 355-3989.

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Apartments - Senior Citizens Housing. Call Garage Sales "Publisher's notice: All 682-3589. Mo. TDD real estate advertised 1-800-735-2966. Equal herein is subject to the Opportunity HousHuge Garage Sale – Federal Fair Housing ing. Handicapped units Very nice baby kids and Act, which makes it il- available. Located at adult clothing – all siz- legal to advertise any 17th and Lexington. es; misc. baby items, preference, limitation, toys, housewares, cook- or discrimination be- 1 Bedroom Apartment ing stove, deep freeze, cause of race, color, re- nicely furnished or unmicrowave, new meat ligion, sex, handicap, furnished. Pool, rec grinder, dresser and familial status, or na- room and laundry. Free bed, misc. outside items, tional origin, or inten- cable/HBO, water and Fish Finder. Thursday, tion to make any such trash. Short leases availMay 29, after 5 p.m. and preference limitation, able. $200 security deFriday and Saturday, or discrimination. We posit. No pets! In NeMay 30 and 31, 7 a.m. will not knowingly ac- vada. Starting at $365.

To ? 134 NE 25th Lane, cept any advertising for 417-667-2633. real estate, which is in Lamar. violation of the law. All Sheldon Apartments persons are hereby inMiscellaneous For Sale formed that all dwell- Nice 1 bedroom apartments, furnished or unings advertised are furnished. All utilities available on an equal op- paid. Starting at $370 Appliances: Mostly portunity basis". per month. Call 417new. Some used. Also 667-2633. appliance parts. Miller’s Mobile Homes for Rent Country Corner. 417Mobile Homes for Sale 884-2684.

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AREA NEWS

LOCKWOOD-Prairie Mountain Screening of Lockwood offers imprinted sportswear for many different national parks, resorts and souvenir shops across the nation. Due to a large supply of discontinued items, overruns, samples and flawed garments, Prairie Mountain opened Prairie Mercantile, an outlet

store, on historic Main Street in Lockwood. Because prices are so low, ranging from $1 for caps, $2 for t-shirts, $5 for sweatshirts and $10 for jackets, the store can be a big help to the community.

The atmosphere of the store resembles a rustic mountain lodge. The building was a grocery store in the early 1900's

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and has worn many different faces over the years. Many items were repurposed from the original building, such as the brick wall and pressed tin ceiling. Glass blocks were replaced from the Cozy Theater of Lockwood. Kerr Millwork custom made the windows and T&B Welding made the i-beam awning and store let-

tering.

Prairie Mercantile is open Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The phone number is 417-232-4411. Find them on Facebook for updates and specials. Make plans to visit the store. If you haven't already done so, it's worth the drive!

High seed yields depend on two management practice GREENFIELD-High seed yields depend on two management practices: clipping soon after the seed stalks are mature or a seed crop removed and applying nitrogen during the very late fall or winter.

“Stubble should be clipped to a height of three to four inches as soon as possible after harvesting. Failure to clip the stubble can decrease next year’s seed crop up to 30 percent,” said Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension.

Removing the residue is necessary for the new tiller development. New tillers initiate during late summer and fall and require direct sunlight. Til-

lers that survive the winter produce seed; tillers that initiate in the spring, but do not go through the winter will not.

While summer clipping determines the number of tillers and seed stalks for the next seed crop, proper nitrogen fertilization determines the number of seeds in the seed heads.

“If used only for seed, fescue should be topdressed with 70 to 100 pounds of nitrogen during December or January,” said Scheidt. Calculating the proper amount of nitrogen for a seed crop is often complicated by using late summer (August 1) nitrogen to encourage fall growth for winter grazing. Addi-

tional nitrogen should be applied in December or January for seed production, but the amount will depend on how much was applied in the late summer or early fall (August and September), amount of vegetative fall growth, grazing intensity, amount of clover present, rainfall before freezing, etc.

If no nitrogen was applied in the fall, 70 to 100 pounds should be topdressed during the winter; if 50 to 60 pounds was applied in the fall, use 40 to 60 pounds in the winter; if 80 to 100 pounds was applied in the fall, then an additional 30 to 40 pounds put on in the winter may be sufficient.

No more than 120 pounds

Pilot Grove firm to build new county line bridge LAMAR-A new bridge to replace an aging span over Dryad Creek on the Barton/Vernon county line (Northwest 100th Road) will be built by C & C Bridge of Pilot Grove. The Barton County Commission has awarded the contract

to C & C Bridge as the lowest of five bidders at $276,852.

Great River Associates of Springfield is the consulting engineer for the project and has designed the new bridge.

It will be 65 feet long and 28 and one-half

feet wide. Its location is approximately two and one-half miles west of Missouri Highway 43.

The commission has speculated it will require about three months to complete the bridge.

The old bridge at the site is closed indefinitely.

The Barton County Sheriff ’s Department made five impaired driving arrests during its May 1-12 drunk driving crackdown. Deputies and Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers also issued seven citations for traffic violations as a direct result of the crackdown.

During this time period the sheriff 's office conducted a sobriety checkpoint at the intersection of 126 Hwy. and 43 Hwy. During this checkpoint, 218 contacts were made, resulting in two of the DWI arrests previously mentioned and one contact was made, resulting in the recovery of marijuana

with a total weight in excess of 84 grams. Barton County K9 Hondo assisted in the search of the vehicle for the illegal narcotic. Felony warrants for the arrest of the suspects will be expected after laboratory analysis of the items seized during the contact.

Missouri law enforcement participated in the crackdown on underage drinking to ensure Missouri youth celebrate safe and sober so they could “Arrive Alive” at prom and graduation. It is illegal for someone under 21 to possess or consume alcohol in Missouri, yet youth make up a significant proportion of drunk drivers

causing traffic crashes on Missouri roadways.

Missouri has a Zero Tolerance Law. If you are under 21, your license will be suspended if you’re caught driving with even a trace of alcohol in your system.

The sobering fact is that impaired driving contributes to nearly 30 (28) percent of all Missouri traffic fatalities. Between 2011 and 2013, 85 people were killed and 318 seriously injured in Missouri roadway crashes involving an impaired driver under the age of 21.

For more information on the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, visit saveMOlives.com.

Arrests made during crackdown

of nitrogen should be applied per year.

Grazing cattle during the fall and winter can be difficult for seed production because new tillers are developing. Grazing should be light in August, September, and October.

Grazing pressure can be increased in November; all growth should be removed by January 15, to allow regrowth. Remove livestock before March 15 in Southern Missouri and April 1 in north Missouri.

Fescue seed may be harvested by direct combining or windrowed and then combined. If the

acreage of fescue seed to be harvested is small (combined in one or two days) and a combine is available without delay, then direct combining is a feasible method of harvesting. “Combining should begin when five to 15 percent of the seeds are immature. Many of the late heads will still be immature at this time,” said Scheidt. Harvesting with more than 20 percent immature seed usually results in low yields, excessive seed moisture which will cause heating in storing, weak seed vigor and low germination.

“If the amount of seed acreage is large or delays are expected in obtaining harvesting equipment, the best method is windrowing and curing the seed then combining,” said Scheidt. Windrowing should be started when the straw in the head is yellowing. Occasionally a seed will shatter from the earliest maturing heads in the field when the stem is tapped below the head. The fescue should be combined when the windrows are thoroughly dry, three to 10 days depending on weather conditions.