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Plan to attend Truman Day, May 10

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat

Truman Day will be held Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a full day of entertainment, as well as an educational experience. Not only will events take place on the Historic Lamar Square, but also at Truman's Birthplace, located at 11th and Truman. The day will include traditional American picnic games, blue ribbon contests, a baby show, a living history with a Truman impersonator, see TRUMAN, page 2A

Lamar Democrat shows appreciation to military personnel

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat

The Lamar Democrat, in conjunction with other newspapers owned by Lewis County Press, is extending the offer of a free online subscription to any military personnel that are currently serving our country. With Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day and Flag Day coming up, we thought that this would be the perfect time to show our appreciation to those that are so diligently protecting our country. This see MILITARY, page 2A

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Commission and ambulance board meet to iron out uses of building

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

LAMAR-A nine-year gentlemen’s agreement between the Barton County Ambulance Board and Barton County Emergency Management on use of the ambulance building is apparently going to be reduced to writing. That course of action came out of a 45-minute meeting, April 28, between the ambulance board and the Barton County Commission. The commission was present since emergency management reports directly to them.

The ambulance board will contact Emergency Management Services Attorney Frank Foster in Jefferson City to prepare the preliminary document, which will then be reviewed by both the board and commission. Both parties will have the opportunity to make any needed changes before the final version is adopted.

The length of time required to prepare the document is critical since the months of April, May, and June are most prone for severe storms and tornadoes in this part of the country.

Commissioner Dennis Wilson was critical of hiring an attorney, especially an out-oftown one, since it will likely require some trips to and from Jefferson City. “This will accumulate legal fees,” he said, “and we will not be good stewards of the taxpayers’ money.”

There was some concern expressed about keeping records secure of persons served by the ambulance service, since they are legally a part of such persons medical records. This becomes difficult since two agencies are sharing the same building, and by its very nature the building is in operation 24 hours a day.

However, throughout the discussions, ambulance director Rob Spencer insisted there was adequate space in the building for both the ambulance service and emergency management.

Presiding Commissioner Mike Davis was pleased that all parties involved in usage of the

ambulance building were present at the meeting, and everything was done in a transparent manner.

The Barton County Emergency Management director is Tom Ryan, who was also a member of the ambulance department’s staff until resigning a week earlier. He has since accepted a position as operations director in Cedar County for

Citizens Memorial Hospital of Polk County, which provides emergency services to Cedar County. Ryan will remain as emergency management director for Barton County and will continue to live in Lamar.

Ryan told the Democrat that the spacious training room of the ambulance building will continue to be used by emergency management for meet-

ings of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and Community Organizations Active in Disasters (COAD).

The next LEPC meeting will be at noon, May 8. The previous day a table top exercise for the counties of southwest Missouri will be held for Capstone, an earthquake emergency preparedness exercise. The hours will be 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Area residents observe National Day of Prayer

Lamar Democrat/ Melody Metzger A Praise and Worship Team from the Church on the Rock in Chicago, Illinois, blessed the audience with a variety of uplifting songs.

Lamar Democrat/ Melody Metzger Many of the audience members showed their praise of the Lord during the National Day of Prayer held May 1, at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar.

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat The Lamar Ministerial Alliance sponsored a prayer service on Thursday, May 1, 12 noon, at Thiebaud Auditorium, in observance of

National Day of Prayer. The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, designated by the United States Congress, when people are asked to “turn to God in prayer and meditation”. The modern

law formalizing its annual observance was enacted in 1952; however, days of prayer have been called for since 1775, when the Continental Congress designated a time for prayer in see PRAYER, page 2A

Southwest Missouri County Commissioners Association meets in Lamar

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

Lamar Democrat/ Richard Cooper Presiding commissioner from Barry County, Cherry Warren, presided over the Southwest Missouri Association of County Commissioners meeting in Lamar, April 23.

LAMAR-Barton County hosted the twiceannual meeting of the Southwest Missouri Association of County Commissioners, April 24, in Thiebaud Auditorium. Approximately 50 commissioners and other officials from 17 southwest Missouri counties attended.

One of the featured speakers in the morning session of the meeting was Dan Salisbury, who is the assistant district engineer for the southwestern district of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). Salisbury established at the beginning of his presentation that MoDOT is facing a financial crisis unless additional sources of revenue are found. He said the department’s income has been declining over the last few years. The income for the 2013-14 fiscal year is approximately $700 million and projected to drop to $325 million by 2017-18. He asserted that safety on Missouri’s highways is directly related to funding and cited a continual

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decline in fatalities from 2005 to 2013, but that trend is likely to be reversed if more revenue can’t be found.

At the present time, 89 percent of the major highways in the state are in good condition, he said. As for future enhancement of funding, he cited HJR 68, the proposed constitutional amendment currently under consideration in the General Assembly. If approved by a statewide referendum, it would impose a one percent sales tax for transportation. “It seems the best way to go,” he said.

There have been many stories

circulating that MoDOT is going to build a roundabout at the busy intersection of highways 43 and 171, commonly called “Stone’s Corner,” just northwest of Joplin. Salisbury laid to rest all rumors and stories by confirming the roundabout will be built. He described it as a large two-lane roundabout. The additional land for its construction has already been acquired, and most of it was donated by surrounding business owners.

Among others who spoke was Rick Armon, who described the maintenance and repair of county roads in Greene County.

There are 1,250 miles of county roads in Greene County, he said, and all are paved. He stressed the importance of preventative maintenance and said it saves money in the long run.

Legislative reports on transportation issues on the federal level were presented by representatives of Senators Roy Blunt and Claire McCaskill and Congressman Billy Long.

Master of ceremonies for the meeting was Barry County Presiding Commissioner Cherry Warren. Near the conclusion of the conclave, Warren described the problem being faced in Barry and McDonald counties about the proposed route of a high voltage power line that was originally supposed to be routed through Arkansas. An Arkansas judge has ruled that it should pass through Missouri even though it would serve no Missouri customers. Warren said, “Barry and McDonald counties are circling the wagons on this issue.” So far, there has been no application from the Arkansas utility to construct a power line through Missouri.

The next meeting of the Southwest Missouri Association of County Commissioners will be October 15 in Greene County.

MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE On May 21 we will publish a special Memorial Day page(s) in memory of deceased loved ones. To include your loved one, stop by the Lamar Democrat office at 100 East 11th Street and fill out the form. You will be able to select a graphic and tribute message to go along with a photo of your loved one. Photos can also be emailed to info@lamardemocrat.com.

Each memorial tribute ad is $15.00.

Deadline is 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 14

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CORRESPONDENTS Sheldon

By DARLENE SHERIDAN The Sheldon Library Board met to complete plans for the “Welcome Summer Carnival” that will be held May 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the community building.

Sympathy is extended to the family of George McGuire who passed away.

Burial in Sheldon Cemetery followed services. The family was served dinner by the Sheldon Christian Church following burial.

I’m happy to report my cousin, George Cunningham, is now able to be home, following some time in a nursing home in Jefferson City.

The Sheldon Alumni is receiving reservations for the annual meeting on May 24. Reservations for the $10 meal are needed

by May 17. The class of 1964 is hosting the 2014 Alumni meeting.

Avery Ogle, daughter of Justin and Charity, participated in the worship service Sunday, April 27, at the Sheldon Christian Church by playing a piano solo.

I accompanied Paul and Phyllis Sprenkle to K.C., where they picked up their granddaughter, Hayden Sprenkle, who had flown in for a week’s visit. We stopped by to visit with Bill and Delila Brown and family in Lee’s Summit.

The Vision Committee met Monday evening, April 28, to make final plans for the May 10 final presentation. The Drury students will present the project that combines the suggestions from the community and present Sheldon with copies of their publication including these ideas. Mark your calendars for May 10 at 3 p.m. in the school gym and plan to join community members.

I received word Wednesday morning that my son, Lynn’s, house was on fire and I was thankful that everyone escaped unharmed.

The Sheldon seniors will

graduate May 9, following really shaping up nice. their senior trip to Florida. Clea Kleeman and I went to Kansas City Sunday to see one of our favorite Ferguson cousins who had a brush with death this month. Steve Marten had a stroke and heart attack two weeks

By GAIL LEAMING ago, but may go back Today is my baby’s home to Warsaw this week birthday and I am being with his splendid recovnice to not tell the date. ery. His sense of humor She takes after her father is certainly back and we and just doesn’t show had a good time visiting her age. She did tell me with Mr. and Mrs Iiams that she has some Indian and Mary Belle Ferguson, friends that might come along with Ann his wife. up and do a dance and Mary Belle said that you etc. at Russ’ barn. I told could have therapy your her that it would be fun whole life and still not to watch on the computer be sane after living with and cameras. Are you lis- the Ferguson family. We laughed so much and I am tening Russ?

We have had a busy week pretty sure I don’t want to again. Does it ever slow get well with therapy. down? Friday we went to Clea and I got lost getCrawfords and Duke Ma- ting to the hospital and son’s singing in Carthage, again when we came then went to Braums home, but we did get to with Kenneth Banta, Carl see places we use to go Sheets, Carol VanDey when we lived up there. and the Larry Ehrsams. Kamala will agree that I think we stayed until our road trips are nerve closing. So much fun. The wracking if she isn’t drivLarry Ehrsams will be ing the old folks around. celebrating their 50th an- There are four or five St. niversary this month too. Lukes in the area and Ann We were at Mr. and Mrs. didn’t tell us which. We Joe Bartletts celebrating stopped at the first one the 50th with them last and the ladies at the information booth were very Saturday.

Interesting to hear that nice and called the other our Congressmen (or hospital to find Steve. rather that woman from They wanted to know if he California with a P. name) was the famous comedian wants to put a tax on the and we said sometimes in stocks, IRAs and retire- our family, but probably ment income to help pay not the one they knew. for the 12 million illegals Found out that his moththat need the money and er named him William help. Here we work for it Steven Marten so that she to give to those who don’t. could read his WSM upMakes working sorta side down. That explains him! worthless in my eyes.

Can’t convince Ron as When my grandparents he thinks we should still celebrated their 57th ango out and burn more niversary, they received a brush. Ha. I could sit box from the Heinz 57 Co. and listen to Mr. Shaw's with 57 different things stories all day about Air that they made and sold.

Force One. Thanks for the Mr. Iiams (pronounced memories. I have a friend Iams) said he probably Dorothy Miller who says would only get cat and she loves to go and listen dog food on his 59th this to stories about what used year. to happen and I agree So sorry to hear of completely. It is a shame the passing of Mrs. J. K. we don’t slow down more Wright. She was 94 plus often just to listen. I see years young and a great that Sonny Weinstein has gift to have known her. been working some more Just a passing thought, on the Veteran Memorial “Even if you don’t believe with David Foreste. It is just remember, God still

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Truman, continued from page 1A a tractor/classic car show, special deals and sidewalk sales at downtown businesses and a wide variety of unique vendors.

Arts, crafts, vendors and exhibits will be set up around the square, as well as a kid's play area to be set up in the courthouse parking lot. The MOPS Baby Show will be held at 9:30 a.m., at the Plaza Theatre on the south side of the square. Live entertainment will be held at the bandstand from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with the Helen Russell & Company Show and Dance Band, featuring comedy as well as music. Pie submissions for the Blue Ribbon Pie Contest will be taken from 7 a.m. to 9

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a.m., with a $5 charge that will go towards assisting AOK. Pies must be fruit filled only and must be in a disposable tin with no identifying marks or names. There will be a prize for the best tasting, as well as the prettiest pie.

The pie contest winners will be announced at the courthouse bandstand at 11:30 a.m. At 1 p.m., on the courthouse steps, there will be a living history re-enactment of Truman's acceptance speech.

Truman Day booths are still available at a cost of $40 for members, or $60 for non-members. This is a great opportunity for churches, charities and non-profit groups to be featured and to raise

funds for their various endeavors.

A classic car and tractor show will also take place during the day, from 11th Street to the birthplace.

Not only will the celebration be held around

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Maxine's Musings

By MAXINE MORIN What does one write about when one has not gone out? Donna Wescott did take me to get a perm at “A Bit of Sas” beauty salon last Friday. When I got all kinked up, we went to Pepper Mill for lunch. I had a good Reuben sandwich. The saying is “sauerkraut is the broom of the stomach”. You guess is as good as mine as to the exact meaning of that. I am not gonna' try my version, but it is supposed to be good for your stomach.

I did not get to the farmers' market last Saturday.

Daughter Donna was helping the VFW Ladies Auxiliary serve biscuits and gravy at the market.

I used to think that as a member of an organization, I had to be there to help with their projects.

As time wore on, I keep getting older with a bunch of spare parts that don't seem to work as good as

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the originals, and then some that need replacing.

I can not seem to move as fast as I once did. You do not think so in those early years, but I discovered they can get the job done without me. Eddie kept telling me that I have done my part, but I still feel guilty. I nearly forgot, I did make a sign for the day. I also wanted to purchase some petunias from the Master Gardeners. I forgot to tell Donna to look for me.

The mention on the farmers' market made me remember that I forgot to keep track of time and missed the Indian dancers again this year. I like to watch the Indians dance, wearing their native dress.

Eddie had to get an ingrown toenail cut on one side of a big toe. It was real

CLUB NOTE

LAMAR COUNTRY CLUB LADIES ASSOCIATION

29. The winners were Diane McDonald, first and Kathy Jenkins, second.

The hostess for May 6 will be Imogene Williams. Betty Gideon will Betty Weston was the be the hostess on Tueshostess Tuesday, April day, May 13.

Prayer, continued from page 1A forming a new nation... ours!

The local observance has traditionally been held on the northwest corner of the Lamar square; however, due to the uncertainty of the weather, it was moved inside to the meeting rooms at Thiebaud.

This turned out to be a great place to meet, with approximately 200 in attendance. A free lunch served by various ladies of area churches began at 11:45 a.m., followed by a four piece Praise and Worship Team from the Church on the Rock in Chicago, Illinois. Several uplifting songs performed by the praise team, with those attending raising their voices in praise, were followed by various scripture readings

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Roland, Sandy Stansberry and Garrett Morey.

A time of prayer by various individuals followed, with many mentioning the need for citizens to show repentance as a nation. Prayer was given, lifting up our leaders, country and military, as well as for a revival in the land, which is desperately needed. Those attending were divided into subgroups in order that they may pray for the country and its return to a Godly nation. Universal prayers were given for America, a nation who's Pledge of Allegiance states that we are “one nation under God” and whose currency states “in God we trust”. Participants worshipped and prayed to our heavenly Father, asking Him to forgive our sins and to return our nation to His control.

As we face a country that

the square, but also at the Truman Birthplace.

At 10 a.m., WWII Bingo will take place, followed at 1:30 p.m. by the FOG Barber Shop Quartet, as well as the cutting of the birthday cake during this

time.

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sore and he kept getting it bumped. Even I would bump his foot when we were at the kitchen table.

He said that I did not sit over far enough. He was probably right, I never seem to get straight with the table.

I read the article on mushrooms by Larry Dablemont. I also read somewhere else to carry your mushrooms in a mesh bag so the spores could fall through onto the ground. Next year's mushrooms come from these spores, so the article stated.

Red Hat Ladies...see ya' at the Pepper Mill on Thursday, May 8. Be there by 11 a.m. with your Red Hat and dressed in purple.

Prayers for the safety of our military troops. Until next time...

seems to be moving further and further away from our heavenly Father, it is a beautiful testament to see so many gather to worship the Lord.

We are fortunate to live in what was once considered a God fearing society; maybe we should return to our roots and ask God to heal our country, as we as individuals don't seem to be doing a very good job on our own.

And may God continue to bless America!

“There should be relentless exposure of and attack upon every evil practice, whether in politics, in business, or in social life.”

Military, continued from page 1A includes all branches of the military.

If anyone knows of a serviceman or woman that would like to take advantage of the free online subscription, please feel free to call me (Melody) at 417-682-5529, ext.

60 and we will be glad to get you set up. I can also be reached at info@ lamardemocrat.com or melodymetzger@lamardemocrat.com, or by

mail at Lamar Democrat, P.O. Box 458, Lamar, MO 64759.

“This nation will remain the land of the free, only so long as it is the home of the brave”....Elmer Davis. Providing this service to our local military members is the Lamar Democrat's way of thanking those individuals for being brave, in order that we may remain the land of the free!

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FRIENDS & FAMILY

City Clovers travel to Winslow Animal Clinic The City Clovers 4-H Club traveled to the Winslow Animal Clinic on April 13, as part of their ongoing "Dogs" project. Dr. Winslow and Duchess, a chocolate Labrador Retriever, demonstrated how to give a dog a physical exam, check for heartworms, administer vaccines, review X-rays and insert a microchip locator. Pictured left to right are, front row, Aidan Reed, Winnie Ross, Laryn Ferris, Gage Shaw, Duchess the dog, Trey Shaw and Ryan Davis; back row, Blaine Shaw, Mycah Reed, Kaitlyn Davis, Dr. Winslow, Lexi Phipps, Kyler Cox and Noah Shaw.

Renken-Walker engagement Roger and Judy Renken, Carthage, announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Lynn Renken to Preston Karl Walker, Jasper. Preston is the son of Lloyd and Sharon Walker, Webb City.

Grandparents of the bride are Darlene Harper, Lamar, and the late Richard Harper.

Grandmother of the groom is Bobby Walker, Webb City. Courtney is a 2009 Carthage High School graduate and is currently attending Missouri Southern State University and is in the Teacher Education Program. Preston is a 2008 Webb City High School graduate and is employed at Schreiber and Maneval's. The couple will be married May 31, at the First Christian Church in Carthage.

Morgan places sixth in FFA extemporaneous public speaking COLUMBIA-Trent Morgan, of the Lamar FFA Chapter, placed sixth in the extemporaneous public speaking career development event at the 86th Missouri FFA Convention.

Sixteen students from six districts were selected to compete at the state level.

Morgan’s advisor is Scott Nolting.

MFA Inc. sponsors the competition, which re-

quires contestants to deliver a speech based on one of three agricultural topics. Participants have 30 minutes to prepare their four- to six-minute speeches. An additional five minutes of questions

are included as a part of the overall competition.

The event helps students to polish logical thinking and verbal skills needed in the classroom.

The Missouri FFA has 25,852 members repre-

senting 334 chapters. The national organization has more than 579,000 members representing 7,570 local chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Barton County 4-H participates in livestock judging contest

Lauren Morgan takes the opportunity to put her hands on the market lambs to make her decision that led to a first place win overall in the Junior Division.

Barton County 4-H began its 80th year of 4-H events with the county 4-H Livestock Judging Contest held April 26, at the farm of Rick and Melinda Morgan. The 4-H members learn more about livestock project areas, public speaking and individual reasoning by participating in this activity. 4-H mem-

Above, the entire 4-H group had the opportunity to judge for the first time a keep cull class of market heifers. The youth were given a scenario of the conditions of where the heifers would be pastured, then participants were asked to keep four and cull four. They were then given points on their selections. bers had the opportunity to judge and place eight classes of livestock, which included market steers and purebred heifers, market sheep and ewes, market goats and nannies and a special keep cull class of market heifers. The contest was completed by youth giving oral reasons on market steers and angus heifers. This event is a qualifying event for Southwest Regional Achievement Day, to be held July 28 and State see LIVESTOCK, page 4A

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METZGER’S MUTTERINGS

May 1 has come and gone, and we have now officially been under new ownership for a year, and what a year it has been.

It has definitely been a growing experience for the entire Democrat crew, but we are booking along, and as many have commented as to their satisfaction with the paper, we must be doing something right. Of course we have an awesome team between Heather, Melissa, Richard and Chris, as well as myself and others that pitch in. Heather is awesome at graphic design and we are indeed fortunate that she is with us. Melissa has turned out to be a crackerjack salesman and has helped tremendously with making the paper a better product.

Remember when May Day was celebrated by the exchanging of May Day baskets, as well as a dance

around the May Pole? I remember when neighbors would make up baskets and put them on the doorstep, then ring the bell and run. The old adage was that if the person was caught leaving the basket, they would have to be given a kiss. I remember many baskets being left on our doorstep, but don't remember ever catching anyone in the act.

The month of May is already off to a roaring start with National Day of Prayer being held Thursday, Golden City's graduation is May 10, with Lamar, Liberal and Lockwood's being held May 11, and Jasper on May 18. Also that weekend is Mother's Day, as well as Truman Day, so it will be an extremely busy time in the community. Unfortunately, my mother is no longer on Earth, but I can still celebrate the day with her in my memories. Truman Days will be active, both on the square and at

Dear Editor: The American nationwide observance of Mother's Day celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a Congressional Bill designating the second Sunday every May in honor of mothers, following a decade of activism led by the Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE). Many trace the origin of Mother's Day to a movement begun in 1904 by Eagles Past Grand Worthy President Frank E. Hering, which would prove to be the first of the organization's many history-making accomplishments. In the decades to follow, the FOE has played a similarly prominent role on a broad array of social and philanthropic causes, including helping launch Social Security and Medicare and ensuring legal protection against job discrimination based on age.

This Mother's Day, the Eagles celebrate the completion of $25 million, multi-year commitment to establish the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center at the University of Iowa, a state-of-the-art medical research facility dedicated to the prevention and potential eradication of diabetes. Hering, a Notre Dame football coach and history professor and two-time FOE Grand Worthy President from South Bend, Indiana, made the first public plea for the establishment of a nationwide Mother's Day during an event held at Indianapolis' famed English Opera House. The inspiration had first come to him from a teaching colleague who set aside classroom time once a month to make his students scribble a postcard to their mothers. Hering urged the Eagles to honor "the great things of the world that have been

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the Truman Birthplace.

The day will begin with arts, crafts, vendors and exhibitors gathering around the square, a kid's play area, a free Truman movie showing at the Plaza at 11:15 and 12 noon, entertainment by the Helen Russell Family from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the bandstand, as well as various other scheduled events. There will be a living history reenactment of Truman's acceptance speech at 1 p.m., on the courthouse steps. Birthplace happenings include WWII Bingo at 10 a.m., the FOG Barber Shop Quartet at 1:30 p.m., along with the cutting of the birthday cake.

On a personal note, the month of May will be packed full for myself and Gary as we travel this weekend to finally see grandson Kobyn. It has been four months since we've seen him and boy are we ready! Memorial Day weekend my cousin's son is getting married north of Kansas City, so we have a mini family reunion to look forward to. It's always nice when families get together for happy events rather than sad occasions, which seems to happen most often. Then, the end of

this month we will be traveling to NYC to visit another aunt and to just relax and have fun. Gary has never been there, so he is ready for an adventure and if anyone has ever been to NYC, they should know that he will definitely experience one.

So as you can see, between work and personal happenings, my month will be jammed packed with little time to do much else. I came across this saying from one of my favorite comedians and I thought it hit the nail on the head... “Some

people see things that are and ask, why? Some people dream of things that never were and ask, why not? Some people have to go to work and don't have time for all that.” George Carlin, Comedian. I think I fit into that last category, how about you?

achieved by mothers' love and devotion" and suggested that one Sunday each year be dedicated for that purpose. The idea was firmly embraced and promoted by the membership, and within a short time, several states had moved to formally establish Mother's Day observances.

The growing movement helped galvanize lobbying efforts that led to legislation in the U.S. Congress for the Wilson proclamation. Anna Jarvis, the other major crusader for a memorial day for mothers, suggested the date in May. Remarkably, the

FOE was founded only six years before Hering's speech by a group of six theater owners in Seattle, W A. Meeting to decide on how to settle a musicians' strike, the competitors also came up with the idea to join together in a non-profit organization dedicated to "uniting fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice and equality, to make human life more desirable by lessening its ills, and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness and hope."

The popularity of the organization spread rapidly via the nationwide circuit of theaters and the

promotion of touring actors, stagehands and playwrights who were among the earliest members.

Their ranks have broadened to include seven former U.S. Presidents, celebrities and other notables from all walks of life. Today, 800,000 members based in over 1500 chapters ("Aeries") and 1300 women's Auxiliaries raise in excess of $100 million each year to benefit local communities and charities. They have also donated millions of dollars to aid medical treatment and research on a host of conditions, most recently with a pri-

ority on the prevention and cure of diabetes. "It brings us great pride to watch the world celebrate 100 years of Mother's Day, knowing how much work-was done by Eagles to make this occasion possible,” Eagles' Grand Worthy President David Tice said. "That commitment to excellence carries on today as a signature of the Eagles and shines through in our efforts to find a cure for diabetes at The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center."

William Jones, Barton County Eagles No. 4405, Lamar

JEFFERSON CITYThe Office of Administration, in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Revenue, has awarded the management contract for the Lamar License Office to Joyce E. Moser in

Lamar. All license office contracts in Missouri are awarded through a competitive bid process.

Moser has been the contractor of the Lamar License Office since 2005.

The Lamar License Office will remain at its current

location at 208 W. 12th St., Suite 7.

In fiscal year 2013, more than 24,500 transactions were conducted at the Lamar office, generating $82,171 in agent processing fees. Moser's contract includes an annual com-

mitment to return one percent (approximately $821) of future processing fees to the state.

All local license offices are overseen by the Missouri Department of Revenue, but each is operated by an independent agent.

Clover Kid Henry Ball participated, learning about the different species and making a decision on which animal they liked best. He was awarded with a special ribbon and gift bag for participating.

A special thank you is extended to Metropolitan Bank for sponsoring the event and the barbecue lunch; Marty Miller, Nevada, and University of Missouri Extension Livestock Specialist PatMuncy, fourth. Medalists Ball, Elise James and A J rick Davis, Stockton, for included Brandon Over- Banwart. judging and helping 4-H man, Matthew Morgan, Halle Miller, Clayton Winslow, Clarise James, Caden Winslow, Marcy Miller, Caleb Winslow, Erica McCaslin, Ethan

youth with reasons. Also, Rick and Melinda Morgan for hosting the contest and all the parents that assisted and provided livestock. Each participant received medals and club work ribbons and the top four participants in each division received trophies. Thanks is extended to all; this event would not be possible without help from parents who volunteer their time. Volunteers are the heart of the 4-H Youth Development Program.

Girl Scouts celebrate Earth Day

Members of Girl Scout Troop No. 61011 participated in Earth Day by hosting a booth at the Lamar Farmers' Market on Saturday, April 26. The girls sold hot chocolate, Gatorade and bottled water; handed out free Girl Scout cookies and helped kids make a bird habitat craft.

All of the funds that were raised by the troop were donated to the farmers' market. Pictured, left to right, are Megan Miller, Kaitlyn Davis, Lexi Phipps, Meghan Watson and Haily Born.

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4-H Livestock Judging.

Youth selected for advancement to the State 4-H Livestock Judging contest in September on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia are: Sr. individuals

(14 & over) Chase McKibben and Emily McCaslin, Junior Team (13 & under) Lauren Morgan and Crystal Kahl, tied for first; Kelsie Morgan, second; Michaela Winslow, third and Braxtyn

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Miller honored for National Honor Society members inducted academic success

Local MSSU senior Dean Miller was honored at the Missouri Southern State University Criminal Justice Honor Awards on April 29, for his success in his academic field. Miller scored in the 99 percentile on his Senior Assessment Exam in the Criminal Justice field at Missouri Southern. Miller graduates from MSSU on May 10, and then will be attending Texas Christian University for his Masters of Science in Criminology.

Hard work comes together at Sheldon Science Fair

By BEN BUNTON Lamar Democrat

between each coin, and tested the voltage that each stack produced.

When asked why he chose to do a penny battery, Smith said, “I like to do electricity stuff, and when I was thinking about what I was going to do [for the science fair], I thought of a penny battery.”

Alycia Baney and Lane Compton took a classic experiment to a new level. Many people have seen the “egg in a bottle” experiment before, but Baney and Compton took the idea and ran with it. Their experiment took the classic, and added butter and oil, timing how long it took for the egg to get sucked inside the

A month of hard work came together on Monday, April 21, as Sheldon held is Science Fair. The gymnasium was filled with exhibits and students showing the experiments they had worked on.

The exhibits presented experiments that covered the extremes of what is expected at a science fair; from Zoey Bray and Dani Hibbitts’ experiment testing whether aspirin helps plants grow, to a hovercraft created by Bryce Lamb.

Matt Smith, a seventh grade student worked on a penny battery. The experiment took a stack of coins, with pieces of paper soaked in vinegar in see SCIENCE, page 6A

The new 2014-15 National Honor Society members at Lamar High School are, front row, left to right, Jordan Lindquist, Josie Kaderly, Marissa Polodna, Ryan O'Sullivan, Caleb Luthi, Trenton Maberry; back row, Emily Bishop, Harley Hunt, Isabella Hagen, Chloe Lodestein, Emily Kremp, Caitlin Schiltz and Logan McArthur. Not pictured are Trent Hall and Derek Henderson.

Lamar High School students to attend 2014 Missouri Fine Arts Academy

Missouri Fine Arts Academy attendees are, left to right, Josie Kaderly, Alycia Cole, Alex Cleveland and Emily Bishop.

By BARBARA NICHOLS Josie Kaderly, daughter of Steven and Katie Kaderly, Emily Bishop, daughter have all been accepted to of Kent and Kristen Bish- attend the Missouri Fine op, Alexandria Cleveland, Arts Academy June 8-28, daughter of Jacob and on the campus of MisKaren Cleveland, Alycia souri State University.

Cole, daughter of Mike The Missouri Fine Arts and Tamara Cole and Academy provides a unique program of artistic, extracurricular and social opportunities to Missouri's talented high school students, and has done so since 1996.

The concept of the Missouri Fine Arts Academy grew out of an interest

in providing an opportunity and level of support necessary to challenge, motivate and empower Missouri's most talented arts students to become future state arts leaders.

The students are given an opportunity for in-depth study in a chosen arts discipline. The academy is funded through program tuition fees, endowments, scholarships and private donations.

The Missouri Fine Arts Academy is an intensive three-week interdisci-

plinary arts program for selected Missouri high school sophomores and juniors consisting of classes and co-curricular activities in dance, music, theatre and visual arts. Its design satisfies specific fine arts knowledge standards, appeals to a variety of learning styles and provides a forum for collaborative learning. Emily, Alycia and Josie are all LHS juniors and will be studying the visual arts.

Alexandria is a sophomore at LHS and will be studying vocal music.

The purpose of the academy is to motivate and challenge students to explore, create and present new artworks; to think creatively in posing and solving problems; to participate in an exchange where concept, process and product are balanced and to invite artistic risktaking behavior in an environment in which the powers of thought are respected and critiqued.

Barbara Nichols volunteered her time and prepared the applications for the four extremely talented students.

Pittsburg State University spring graduates PITTSBURG, KansasMore than 1100 students are expected to participate in Pittsburg State University's 2014 spring commencement exercises on May 9 and 10. Commencement exercises will be held in the Garfield Weede physical education building on the PSU campus.

Area students to participate include Gareth C. Eldred, Golden City, receiving his Bachelor of Science; Hannah Michelle Probert, Golden City, Bachelor of Fine Arts; Zachary J. Lovell, Mindenmines, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Amy E. Ross, Minden-

mines, Bachelor of Science in Technology.

Those from Jasper are Jacob M. Crazybear, receiving his Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology; Randy R. Kritikos, Two-Year Certificate in a Technical Program Such as Auto Service or Electricity; Michael W. McDowell, Bachelor of Business Administration; Cayla Loranna Probert, Bachelor of Science in Technology and Jonathan Derek York, Bachelor of Business Administration.

Liberal students participating are Ashley Nicole Barker, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Ashlee Nicole Davied, Bachelor

of Science in Nursing; Richard Glenn Storey, Bachelor of Arts; Michael Sturgell, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Jennifer L. Thompson, Bachelor of General Studies.

Those from Lamar are Jessica L. Collins, receiving her Bachelor of Science; Cody A. Frieden, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology; Zachary A.S. Gordon, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology; Lauren Ashley Maberry, Bachelor of Science in Technology; Bryan D. Rea, Bachelor of Science and Emmy K. Todd, Bachelor of Science in Education.

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LHS 4-H Youth Excel celebrates 10th year wich, which is an original recipe of owner Janet Dermott. Janet shared with the group how she began her small business and how it has grown in the community. Janet provides original and nutritional meals and partners with various entrepreneurs in town to sell

ued with the distribution of electricity and water to city customers and the processing of the water treatment plant, then closed with updates that will benefit the community in the future. Lamar Police Chief Ron Hager reported on the police force and careers in the

Barton County Recorder of Deeds Kathleen Dimond shared historical and current information that is stored in the courthouse.

Lamar High School 4-H Youth Excel recently celebrated its 10th year when students were given the opportunity to participate in a community exploration on April 14, learning more about their future and possible career opportunities. Touring Lamar and various city and county government offices helped the students learn about leadership, choosing healthy lifestyles, community development, organization, work ethics, job placement and future careers.

Making the right choice for oneself, and one's career, begins with personal and community preparedness. Lamar High School Family and Consumer Science Advisor Melissa Payseur and 4-H Youth Program Assistant Elaine Davis traveled with the students as they discovered more about themselves and the community.

The Youth Excel students began the morning with a tour of Barton County Memorial Hospital. The students were welcomed by CEO Wendy Duvall and given an overview of the hospital and its many contributions to the community.

Barton County Memorial Hospital is a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. Students were able to tour the surgery areas, emergency room and physical therapy area.

They continued to learn about radiology services, cardio pulmonary services and diabetes education, as well as social services that are available in both inpatient and on an outpatient basis.

Health careers, as well as computer programming, housekeeping and maintenance areas outside the healthcare field, are critical in making the hospital run smoothly. Students also learned about Med One Clinic and its recent plans for expansion to meet community needs.

BCMH is one of a few facilities in Missouri that has received an asthma education grant. The students found that BCMH, although a small hospital, meets large needs to Lamar and surrounding communities.

Arriving on to the Lamar historic square, the students then traveled to the Barton County Courthouse, where students visited with Judge Charles Curless. He gave an overview of his career and his role as judge. Judge Curless highlighted the "Recovery Court" program that helps individuals make a new start through hard work, counseling and community service.

Moving downstairs to the Recorder of Deeds office, Kathleen Dimond shared what services are offered.

She then let the students look at the historical records of Barton County that include genealogy, personal wills, land hold-

Science, continued from page 5A bottle.

The experiments were judged according to the grade level of the participants.

The winners of the science fair: Seventh Grade, Kalysta Lewis, first; Matt Smith, second; Brett O'Connor and Jason Leavell, third and most effort award to Johnathon Smith. Eighth grade: Alycia Baney and Lane

Compton, first; Brenna Allen, second; Zach Garren and Erica Jones, third and most effort award to Kit Hites. Ninth grade: Sydney Eslinger and Tori Spencer, first; Sabrina Nance and Drake Curry, second, Jordan Richmond, third and most effort award to Nick Taylor and Alex Hibbits.

Tenth grade: Camie Ford and Logan Lamb,

banking. Then in a closing session, Morey took questions from students on various aspects of the bank and on the services offered at the bank. Lamar Bank and Trust Company is Lamar's only local owned financial institution, founded in 1925.

The 2014 Excel class is an excellent group of youth learning more about how each opportunity can help them move toward the future. The 4-H Youth Excel class is comprised of 18 students who are 4-H club members at Lamar High School that formed a partnership with the FCCLA program. This program is funded by University of Missouri Extension, City of Lamar, Barton County

LBT opened its doors to help the youth to learn about banking procedures. ing and transfers. She shared that materials are now computerized and backed up for safety at an alternate location.

On this cold blustery day, with a touch of snow, the group didn't mind walking to Critters and Pals for their next stop.

Dr. Martin and her staff shared x-ray and medical procedures that are required to diagnose animals. The students also enjoyed meeting animals that are part of an animal rescue project. Fast Eddies was the next exciting stop for everyone. Brian Brewer explained the basic services offered, from oil change to full engine replacement, and various types of collision repair.

The vintage cars being restored were the highlight of the tour.

The Barton County Ambulance District provided an emergency preparedness program. Students learned about how the EMT's work on an ambulance call. The lunch stop was at The Market Place Cafe. Students enjoyed a cheese frisco and smashed meat ball sand-

first; Kylie Leavell and Lindsey Turner, second and Hunter Lamphere and Amy Brzuchowski, third. Eleventh Grade: Brandon Kirbey and Jesse Spencer, first; Austin O’Neil, second and James Sneed and CJ Curry, third. Twelfth grade: Corey Baney, first; Tristen Walker, second and Christian Casey, third.

Barton County Memorial Hospital CEO Wendy Duval gave a tour of the hospital, highlighting several areas including the x-ray area. their handmade products.

The students also heard from Kathy Macomber, CPD, for University of Missouri Extension, on the importance of small business and community development.

Moving back on to the Lamar square, the next stop was Lamar City Hall.

City Administrator Lynn Calton and Traci Cox shared the various works of the city departments.

Calton provided information on the Lamar Airport and the city generator project located at Prairie View Landfill. He contin-

department. Chief Hager emphasized the fact that Lamar is a safe place to live, work and play. Sandy, the animal control officer, provided students with information on the animal shelter, those partnering with animals rescue units and the new dog park.

The final stop for the day was with Lamar Bank and Trust Company. LBT banking staff member Kent Morey provided a tour of the bank, teaching the financial basics of opening a checking account and using internet

4-H and other community supporters.

Class members attending the tour were Katie Ash, Kali Bowman, Kayli Cole, Madi Elliott, Morgan Cook, Cabree Miller, Kayla Mayfield, April Crockett, Samantha Dill, Shae Roberts, Mersades Moore, Dani Reichard, Delaney Sato, Chad Wehrly, James White, Alicia Jacobs and Abigail Pollard. A special thank you to all those that helped the students experience the many facades of community development throughout the tour.

Lamar R-1 to host district track meet Lamar R-1 will be hosting the district track meet on Saturday, May 10, at the Thomas M O'Sullivan Stadium,

across from the high school. Gates will open at 10 a.m., with an admittance of $5. Concessions and district

shirts will be available.

Come out and support your Lamar High School Tiger track teams!

Upcoming tournament scheduled at Stockton Lake American Bass Anglers D126 will hold the last of the one day tournaments of the 2014 season on Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and 11, at Stockton Lake. These will be one day tournaments, and participants may enter one or both.

Registration will be held the Old State Park ramp from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m.,

with briefing and draw to be at 6 a.m. Tournament hours will be 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., each day. Entry fee is $70 and membership is $25.

There are two $5 option pots.

The next tournament will be the two-day D126 Championship, June 7 and 8. Individuals must qualify for the

two-day by fishing at least four one-day tournaments in any ABA division. There are several one-day tournaments in the area scheduled before June 7, so anglers who need one or two more tournaments to qualify for the twoday should call Becky at 316-644-1454 for details.

Lamar Tiger golf going strong Lamar Democrat/Ben Bunton Sheldon eighth graders Alycia Baney and Lane Compton took first place in their grade for their Egg in a Bottle experiment.

Lamar Democrat/Ben Bunton Matt Smith is pictured with his Penny Battery experiment at the Sheldon Science Fair.

At the beginning of the week of April 21, the Tigers had a pretty full schedule with two varsity tournaments and a full 18 holes for the JV. On Tuesday, the team ventured to Carthage.

They typically go to Carthage because it’s so close, even though it is usually full of larger schools. This year was no exception; in fact it was even more crowded with the larger schools.

This year Carthage is the conference championship site, as well as the Class 4 Sectional host. The Lamar Tigers weren’t concerned at all and stepped up from the very beginning to play with the big boys.

Landon Maberry led the charge with an impressive three under par for

his front nine. The rest of the team responded to Landon’s personal best and worked hard to make every stroke count. The teams final score came out to be 318, to cement them in to second place. Landon placed seventh of all individuals, while 10th went to Caleb Fischer.

Lamar scores: Landon Maberry, 76; Caleb Fischer, 78; Logan McArthur, 81; Nathan McArthur, 83; Kip Roland, 101.

Wednesday found the JV Tigers making a trip to Aurora for a fun alternate format tournament. Team scores came from one individual and two scramble teams.

Many of the JV kids love the scramble format and they all want to give

it a try. In fact, many schools let some of their varsity players compete in this tournament for the fun of it. With most teams using some varsity players, the team scores got pretty low so Lamar didn’t win the whole thing. However, they posted some pretty respectable scores with everybody posting better than their averages.

The team score was a 281. Individual score: Kip Roland, 96; Scramble Teams: Jeremy Marti/Cody Davis, 91 and Chad McKibben/Lincoln Kaderly, 94.

Thursday found the only thing that could stop the Tigers from scoring low. Lightning.

The Ash Grove tournament was rescheduled for May 1.

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Retired teachers from southwest Centennial walkway Missouri meet in Lockwood solutions tact their representatives and state’s continued under fundsenators, urging them to strip ing of public education and the amendment from the bill claimed it would get worse if at their earliest opportunity. the current tax cut bill should LOCKWOOD-”Strength in numbers” was a recurring Strength in numbers comes become law. He cited the pritheme at a six-county meeting into play in such a situation orities of the state constitution. of retired teachers, April 24, since legislators are subject The number one obligation of the state is servicing in Lockwood. Apits debt, and number proximately 60 retirtwo is funding and ees from Region 9 of the Missouri Retired maintaining public Teachers Associaeducation for grades tion (MRTA) met to one through 12. renew their commitAlso addressing the ment to protect their meeting was current retirement system MRTA president, from government enMarilyn Skipper of croachment. The latColumbia, who said est threat is viewed to she has travelled be a bill that started over 10,000 miles in the state senate throughout the state as a modification of since being elected certain provisions represident last fall. lating to prosecuting She also stressed the attorneys. Known as theme of strength in Senate Bill 672 (SB numbers, and added 672), it was of little or membership is open no concern to retired to active teachers teachers as it moved who may purchase through the senate associate memberLamar Democrat /Richard Cooper and on to the house ships for just $15. of representatives. MRTA Executive Director Jim Kreider urged Linda Eggerman Suddenly, it became members of MRTA to “each one get one” of Lockwood, who of great concern [new members] as a method of growing the when an amendment membership of retired teachers. He spoke at chairs the Region 9 committee on prowas attached to it that the Region 9 meeting of MRTA in Lockwood. tective services, applied to the Pubwarned the gathering to pressure from their conlic School Retirement System (PSRS). All Missouri pension stituents. MRTA has a goal of about scam artists. She said the answer to any offer of unknown funds would be required to in- 25,000 members by 2015. background is always “no.” For This issue was addressed vest between two and five percent of their funds in Missouri by MRTA Executive Director individuals to check out the vaventure capital companies. This Jim Kreider as he spoke to the lidity of any questionable offer, was deemed as trouble for PSRS Lockwood gathering during she gave the telephone number with a capital T. Venture capital the afternoon session. He was of the southwest Missouri Betcompanies are considered by especially pleased by the adding ter Business Bureau, which is PSRS to be risky investments. of 700 new members to MRTA (417) 862-4222. She also passed However, of far greater concern during the first four months of along the Attorney General’s to PSRS is the state mandating 2014. He added that SB 672 is number for filing complaints, how it invests its money. That an example of what can happen (800) 392-8222. could likely be the first step in to a bill when it comes out of Entertainment during the the state taking complete con- committee and goes before the lunch hour was provided by trol of the teacher retirement full membership of the house or the Lockwood High School fund as well as all state pension senate. Such bills must be killed girls trio. funds. With that danger loom- in committee, he said, before Region 9 of MRTA includes ing, MRTA has issued a “Call to they have various amendments the counties of Barton, Dade, Action” to its 22,500 members. added to them.

Jasper, Newton, McDonald, They have been urged to con- Kreider also addressed the and Barry.

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

Job numbers decline in March, Barton County loses 70

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

JEFFERSON CITY-Of the five counties, including Barton and the surrounding four Missouri counties, only Jasper County escaped a loss of jobs in March. Seventy-three new jobs were created there, while at the same time the total number in the labor force increased by 174. This caused a fractional increase in the unemployment rate from 6.1 percent in February to 6.2 in March. Still, with the adding of 73 jobs, Jasper County became the only one of the five counties to have a positive March.

The other four fell into negative territory with Vernon County sustaining the biggest job loss at 178. Its unemployment rate was softened by an almost equal loss in the size of its labor force. With 170 dropping out, the Vernon County percentage increased only two tenths of a point to 6.8 percent.

Also coming in with a 6.8 percent rate of unemployment was Dade County. It lost 30 jobs in March, while at the same time 27 persons dropped from the labor force.

Barton County lost 70 jobs while the same number withdrew from its labor force.

Mathematically, that raised

Barton County to 8.7 percent from March’s 8.5.

Cedar County suffered a loss of 52 jobs along with a decline of 43 from its labor force. That gave it an unemployment rate of 7.0 percent, compared to 6.8 in March.

In neighboring Kansas, the statewide unemployment rate was 4.9 percent, unchanged from February. All three of the counties on the state line nearest Barton County had unemployment rates that were lower than in February. Bourbon was the lowest at 4.9 percent, and Cherokee and Crawford posted 5.2 percent. All three reported 5.6 percent in February.

Two arrested for burglary of residence outside of Lamar

The Barton County Sheriff 's Office responded to a call of suspicious activity on Monday, April 28, on SE 1st Lane, just outside of Lamar in Lamar Heights. The reporting party advised that there was a home that at the time was not occupied and the caller stated that they thought somebody was inside the home because they saw lights on inside the house.

Barton County Sheriff Deputy Brad Keithly responded to the address and located two women actually still inside the home. Deputy Keithly was able to order the two women from the home and take the two into custody. Officers from the Lamar Police Department responded and assisted in the clearing of the home, but no other individuals were located.

The two women arrested at the scene were Lisa J. Anderson, 49, Lamar and Kimberly S. Moore, 50, also of Lamar. At the conclusion of the investigation a probable cause statement was filed with the Barton County prosecutor for the crime of burglary. Both women were served warrants on that charge and were being held in the Barton County Jail on a $5,000 cash or surety bond.

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Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper The commemorative walkway on the northwest corner of the Barton County Courthouse lawn, a centennial project of the Rotary Club in 2005, has been fraught with numerous problems, not the least of which is standing water during times of heavy rain.

Rotary officials met with the commission, April 28, to discuss possible solutions. Included were developing a drainage system and installing sections of stenciled brick-appearing concrete at each end of the walk.

BCMH patient satisfaction in top five percent The Barton County Memorial Hospital Board was called to order by Chairperson Karen Wegener on April 28. Other board members present were Jill Purinton, Mike Vaughan and Mike Buchanan, as well as a late arrival, Tom Shaw.

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. Also present was Chief of Medical Staff Dr. Thomas Hopkins.

The minutes from March

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Public Service Commission approves complicated rate settlement with MGE JEFFERSON CITY-The Missouri Public Service Commission has unanimously approved an agreement among parties in a natural gas rate case filed last September by Missouri Gas Energy (MGE). The agreement will take effect for service rendered on and after May 1.

The agreement, submitted by the Office of the Public Counsel, the commission staff, MGE, the Missouri Department of Economic Development, Midwest Gas Users’ Association, and USG Corporation, resolves all issues in the case. Although not signatories to the agree-

ment, the remaining parties indicated they did not oppose the agreement. The agreement provides for a decrease in residential customer fixed rates from $28.10 to $27.87 a month until October 1. At that time, the monthly customer charge for a residential customer will go to $23.00 a month plus a delivery charge of $0.0738 per 100 cubic feet of natural gas.

When MGE filed its rate increase request on September 16, 2013, it sought an increase in annual natural gas revenues of approximately $23 million, which included amounts already being collected by MGE

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KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations seeks to add a charge to its customers bills JEFFERSON CITY-KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company (KCP&L-GMO) has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission to add a renewable energy standard rate adjustment to the bills of its electric customers. If approved, it would appear as a separate item on the monthly electric bills of its customers.

According to the application, KCP&L-GMO seeks a

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Casey reported that overall statistics for March were down, with cardia rehab, surgery and physical therapy showing increases in activity as compared to last year. Surgery activity is

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Goulds to perform at Bethel Church

First Baptist Church youth receive perfect scores at State Bible Drill

ers, The Mark Trammell Quartet, The Blackwood Brothers, the Crist Family and others. They are a member of the UIA Radio Group and their music is played on gospel music radio stations all across the country. The Goulds unique style and abilities make for a great time of music and fun the whole family will enjoy.

The concert will begin at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Bethel Church, which is located at 243 West Hwy. 126, north of Jasper, which is 22 1/2 miles West of Hwy. 71/I49 on Hwy. 126. For additional information on this exciting event visit the Goulds' website at www.gouldsmusic.com.

Make plans now to join the Goulds for this energetic, awesome event with a life changing message. There is no admission charge; however, an offering will be taken so you can share in their ministry.

for us. He is the faithful

By REV. GALEN high priest; He has opened FRIEDRICHS Grace Lutheran Church the ears of His Father for us that we may call Him “Let us fix our eyes on our Father.

Jesus, the author and per- Let us fix our eyes on fecter of our faith, who Jesus and believe in Him. for the joy set before Him The essence of faith is: endured the cross, scorn- because we are helpless ing its shame and sat we trust in someone who down at the right hand of can help us. So it was with the throne of God” (Heb Abraham, he trusted in 12:2). Jesus, the eternal the one who justifies the Son of God, is the faith- wicked (Rom 4:1-5). Inful high priest, sent from deed the faith of the saints the Father to be our Sav- of the Old Testament was ior (Heb 3:1-2). He is our directed toward the comSavior precisely because ing Christ. It is of Him that He sacrificed Himself on the prophets speak and to our behalf. It is in Him Him that they directed the that we are invited, indeed eyes of the people. It is to commanded, to believe Him that they direct our and in His name that we eyes (Gen 3:15, Acts 10:43, 1 Pet 1:10-12, John 5:39, are to pray.

Let us fix our eyes on Luke 4:14-21, 24:25-27).

Jesus for there is nowhere It's not that faith is such else to look. If we are hon- a great work that God is est and consider ourselves pleased. Faith in and of in light of the holy law of itself is nothing, the one God we must conclude in whom we are to believe that we are poor miser- is everything and He is able sinners and deserve faithful. There are many nothing from God ex- things, in which people cept the condemnation believe or have faith. To of hell for this is the way believe in something or that the word of God de- someone other than the scribes us (Rom 7:7-12, one true God is both Gal 3:10-14). The clearest worthless and leads to proof of our sinful help- condemnation for in this less condition is our own way many despise the one mortality. We will all die true God and reject Him. and there is nothing that It is possible to have a we can do about it (Rom profound faith in an idol, 6:23). Nor can anyone else tree, stone, personal abilhelp us. Every one else is ity, government, the god in the same predicament. of the Muslims or modern No matter how strong, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, healthy, powerful, wise etc. But such faith cannot or wealthy, everyone falls save, but is idolatry for it is under the condemnation faith in a false god. Indeed of sin (Ps 51:5, Rom 5:12, it is worship of the devil John 3:6), everyone is (1 Cor 10:18-22). In fact, subject to the condemna- any religion that does not tion of physical death and confess the Holy Trinity deserves the condemna- and the person and work tion of eternal death. Jesus of Jesus the Son of God, does help us, for He has is a false religion and has born the condemnation no knowledge of the true of sin and overcome death God. This also true con-

cerning prayer. It is not our prayer that is so precious or powerful, but the One to whom and in whose name we pray.

We can pray fervently to a tree but it cannot help us.

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus who was crucified for us. We know what God thinks of us for the Son of God was crucified for us. This is the love of God, the suffering and death of Jesus.

He suffered and died, not for His sake, but for ours. As our great high priest, He sacrificed Himself on our behalf that in Him we would have the comfort and assurance of the forgiveness of sins, life and salvation. Jesus is known by the Church as the Crucified One (1 Cor 2:1-5) and still bears for us the marks of His crucifixion (John 20:19-20, 26-28).

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus for it is in the divine service that we see and hear Jesus. When we hear the words of the Bible we are hearing Jesus. When we hear the words, “I forgive your sins,” we are hearing Jesus. When we were Baptized, it was Jesus that baptized us and touched us with this precious water of life (Luke 18:15-17). In the feast of heaven, the Lord Supper we taste of Jesus for He gives to us His very flesh and blood as the food of life. Outside of Christ there is no hope. Come let us fix our eyes on Jesus, who is our Savior, and in the midst of danger, change and death He gives to us comfort and life.

Does your church ever fuss? If there’s one thing that takes all of the oxygen out of a church it’s a fuss. Whether it concerns something important or if it’s merely a dispute between you and someone else, it’s sinful. Your church and mine has more important things to do than fuss.

So, if your nose gets bent out of shape at your church, maybe you look more attractive that way!

When Paul, the apostle, said, “Fight the good fight of faith,” he wasn’t speaking of battling with someone else in your pew. Get over it.

grace is sufficient for you,

By JACK SLADE Cornerstone Southern for My power is perfected in weakness" (2 CorinBaptist Church thians 12:9) Likewise, no It takes a great deal of matter how challenging strength to face all that things get, or how weary comes against life. The you become, He is with pain of all that you are you, and you can rely on facing not only weakens His-all-powerful strength your heart. It weakens to get you through. He your body. It may take all never grows weary. the strength you have, to See Isaiah 40:28...Are take care of your physi- you carrying a burden cal needs, such as eating, that seems too heavy to grooming and interact- bear? Tell Him so... Just ing with others; let alone look up and tell God. dealing with insurances, Then, ask Him to show involving all of life's is- you His strength in your sues, some financial time of weakness. The troubles and the many following verse in Isaiah decisions needing to be 40 verse 31 says, "Those made about the immedi- who wait for the Lord will gain new strength ate future.

God has not called you they will mount up with to face these in your own wings like eagles, they strength. In your own will run and not get tired, strength you can lose they will walk and not beheart and become dis- come weary." Receive His couraged. But in your strength today! You can weakness, you can find by asking. He can give strength in Him, just as you strength of heart, soul Paul did when he asked and mind. Your body and the Lord to heal him of spirit will renew. All the a physical condition, and power you need to rise God said, No Paul, "MY above your circumstances

and overcome will come!

Now start taking back your life... 1. Look again at Isaiah 40:31. What encouragement does this verse give to you in your weakness? Work with how this verse can apply to your life. 2. Talk with your spouse, family member, a close friend about your weariness and about your need for God to make you strong.

Pray together with someone (or alone) and ask God to strengthen your mind, and spirit with His strength.

3. God also uses others to encourage and support us in times of need.

If you find that getting out of bed, handling everyday responsibilities,

or even thinking clearly is to difficult, ask someone you trust to help your find a counselor to assist you with finding the right healing process. And allow others to help you get started in that direction.

Some examples, cooking, cleaning, help with the children to get away for a while. Family matters, finances, spiritual help and guidance until you feel stronger. Seek out a local Church that supports, His strength alone, will change your life.

Additional readings: Habakkuk 3:19, Isaiah 41:10. Ephesians 3:16.

"He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might, He increases power." Is. 40:29.

The Goulds are coming to the Jasper area.

The Goulds, known as a talented family trio with rich family harmony and smooth, easy vocals, are coming for a wonderful music filled event on Sunday, May 25, at the Bethel Church.

The Goulds have appeared on the main stage of the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Ky., as well as multiple appearances at Silver Dollar City in Branson. The Goulds have shared the stage with many of today's leading gospel artists including The Isaacs, The Kingsmen, The Lest-

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus

His strength to you!

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Those attending the State Bible Drill were, back row, left to right, Case Tucker, J.D. Bishop and Drill Leader Pam Caruthers; front row, Kara Morey, Sydney Moore and Henry Gikonyo.

On Saturday, April 26, First Baptist Church of Lamar Bible Drill Leader Pam Caruthers had the opportunity to take five young people to the State Bible Drill held at Concord Baptist Church in Jefferson City. This year 12 children faithfully came after school every Thursday for the past four months to learn 25 Bible verses, 10 key passages and the books of the Bible. As they participated in the church, association and state drills, the boys and girls had 10 seconds to respond in recalling the verses of the Bible and locating the key passages and books of the Bible. In

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By MARK TURNBOUGH Lamar United Methodist Church

order to qualify to attend themselves to hide God’s the State Bible Drill, they Word in their hearts! had to correctly answer 16 out of 24 calls.

Approximately 150 boys and girls in fourth, fifth and sixth grades, from across the state, attended the State Bible Drill in Jefferson City. Those attending from First Baptist Church of Lamar were J.D. Bishop (sixth grade), Sydney Moore, Kara Morey and Case Tucker (fifth grade) and Henry Gikonyo (fourth grade).

All five students received a perfect score at the state level. Congratulations to all the boys and girls who challenged

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RECORDS DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS

BETTY L. WILSON

JOSEPH “JOE” GILMARTIN

CARTHAGE-Services were held at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30, at Weng Funeral Chapel in Jasper for Betty L. Wilson, 91, Carthage, who died Sunday, April 27, 2014, at Carthage Health & Rehab. Burial was in Fasken Cemetery, southeast of Jasper.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cardinal Class Equipment Fund.

Online condolences may be made at wengfuneralchapel.com.

Survivors include a son, Quentin Wilson; two grandsons, Dax Wilson and Chad Wilson; two granddaughters, Symonne Porres and Heather Dean; a greatgrandson, Trestin Porres and two great-granddaughters, Hanna Porres and Maddie Jo Porres.

Mrs. Wilson was born Aug. 17, 1922, in Golden City, to Claude and Mae (Pelley) Howard. She was a teacher and guidance counselor in the Carthage school system for many years. She was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church of Carthage, where she taught Bible classes for over 50 years.

She married Willard Wilson on Jan. 15, 1942.

He died Jan. 31, 2003.

LAMAR-A private committal service will be held at a later date for Joseph Anthony “Joe” Gilmartin, 80, Lamar, who died Wednesday, April 30, 2014.

Arrangements are under the direction of Konantz Warden Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Barton County Cemetery.

Condolences may be left online at www.konantzwarden.com.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Gilmartin; a daughter, Christine Fast and husband Lester, Liberal; two sons, Kent Gilmartin and James Gilmartin and wife Karen, all of Lamar; 10 grandchildren, Rachel Miller and husband Erik, Chris Wood, Brent East and wife Jenn, Andrea Jones and husband Rob, Amber Payne and husband Mike, April Brown and husband Tim, Austin Gilmartin, Heather Costley and husband Joe, Dylan Gilmartin and Krista Gilmartin; eighth great-grandchildren, Garrett, Delaney and Gunner Miller, Augie and Logan East, Rye Jones and Justin and Copelyn Payne and three sisters, Wanda Yokley, Wanita Roberts and Wilma Pritchard.

General Warranty Deed, filed April 2, 2014.

James R. Fanning and Cheryl A. Fanning, Kathy J. Simons and Ralph Neil Simons, Gary W. Fanning and Angela K. Fanning and Larry A. Fanning and Donna L. Fanning to Larry Kyle Smith: A tract commencing at the southwest corner of the north half of northwest quarter of section 3, township 31, range 30, and running thence east 663 feet, thence north 630 feet, thence west 663 feet, thence south 630 feet to the place of beginning.

Except beginning at the southwest corner of lot 2 of northwest quarter of said section 3, thence N 00 degrees 47'19” E along the west line of said lot 2, northwest quarter a distance of 15 feet, thence S 88 degrees 22'15” E a distance of 663 feet; thence S 00 degrees 47'19” W a distance of 15 feet to the south line of said lot 2; thence N 88 degrees 22'15” W along said south line a distance of 663 feet returning to the point of beginning.

General Warranty Deed, filed April 2, 2014.

Greg Eldred and Crystal Eldred to Carol A. Eldred: All of the west 25 feet of lot 4 of block 2 in

Hick's Addition to the Town of Golden City, Barton County, Missouri.

Corporation Warranty Deed, filed April 4, 2014.

Welltek Corporation to Michael K. Verburg and Mary B. Verburg: Tract 1: All that part of the south one-half of section 11, township 30, range 32, Barton County, Missouri.

Trustee's Special Warranty Deed, filed April 4, 2014. Karen J. Feller and W.R. Feller, Trustees under the Karen J. Feller Living Trust of Porter County, Indiana to Lonnie J. McFadden and Cindy McFadden of Barton County, Missouri: A tract commencing 1,622 feet south 5 degrees 41 minutes east and 542 feet north 84 degrees 19 minutes east of the northwest corner of section 36, township 32, range 31, and running thence 14.8 feet north 84 degrees, 19 minutes east, thence 283.70 feet south 61 degrees 41 minutes east, thence 141.37 feet south 5 degrees 41 minutes east, thence 250 feet south 84 degrees 19 minutes west, thence 300 feet north 5 degrees 41 minutes west to the place of beginning, being a part of the southwest quarter of northwest quarter of said section 36.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Wood; a granddaughter, Melissa Wood and a daughter-in-law, Carol (Rodney) Gilmartin.

Mr. Gilmartin was born June 18, 1933, to Ted and Faye (Metcalf) Gilmartin.

He was a 1951 graduate of Liberal High School.

He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. He was a farmer.

He married Betty L. Loewe on Oct. 18, 1953.

BRIEFS

mann) Hannah. She was an Adrian High School graduate. After getting married she and her husband owned and operated Masterson’s Feed and Grain Store and she also cooked for Rotary, The Whistle Stop and Trio’s Pizza. She was a member of the Lamar United Methodist Church.

She married Ray Allen Masterson on March 1, 1942. He died Feb. 19, 1985.

DOROTHY ATKISSON

LAMAR-Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Konantz Warden Funeral Home for Fern “Lucille” Masterson, 90, Lamar, who died Friday, May 2, 2014, at Truman Healthcare Center. Burial was in Memory Gardens.

Survivors include two sons, Jessie A and Terry R Masterson; two daughters, Deloris L Dawe and Donna R Pierson; 14 grandchildren; 29 greatgrandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Derek Watson and a brother.

Mrs. Masterson was born Oct. 17, 1923, in Adrian, to Albert W and Margaret M (Her-

LAMAR-Services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Daniel Funeral Home for Dorothy Marie Atkisson, 84, Lamar, who died Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Truman Healthcare Center.

Mike Tunnell will officiate. Burial will be at Lake Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include a son, James Atkisson and wife Kathy, Lamar; a daughter, Nancy Blanchard and husband Kyle, Lamar; two grandchildren, Kyla Miles and husband Scott, Willard and Justin Blanchard and wife Brittany, Lamar; three great-grandchildren, Layla Blanchard, Tevis Blanchard and Hayden Miles and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by an infant son, Carl Dean Atkisson in 1954; two brothers, Coy Brison as an infant and Hoyt Brison in 1998 and two sisters, Onita Brison as an infant and Thelma

Also, a tract located in the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 36, township 32, range 31, Barton County, Missouri.

Warranty Deed, filed April 8, 2014. Robert M. Haile and Barbara Y. Haile of Barton County, Missouri to Tim E. Fowler and Racheal L. Fowler of Anne Arundel County, Maryland: A tract in the south half of the northeast quarter of section 8, township 31, range 30, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed April 8, 2014.

Nathan Henegar and Valerie Henegar and Kevin Henegar and Mallory Henegar to Donald W. Ross and Connie S. Ross: All of lot 4 in Brookfield Addition to the Town of Liberal, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed April 8, 2014.

Mark Abts and Carol Abts to Chris Beard and Nettie Beard an undivided half interest, and Ben Beard and Tiffany Beard an undivided half interest: Tract I: The south half of lot 1 in block 8 in Waggoner's Addition to Liberal, Missouri, and a strip of land lying immediately south of said lot 1, and north of block 2 in the original Town of Liberal, Missouri, and running as far west as to the west end of said lot 1, 57 ½ feet wide, in the north half of lot 1 of the northeast quarter of section 2, township 32, range 33, in Barton County, Missouri.

Tract 2: All of lot 3, and

150 feet off the north end of lot 4, block 2, Town of Liberal, Barton County, Missouri.

Warranty Deed, filed April 9, 2014. Jerry Crockett and Karen Crockett of Barton County, Missouri to Jerry Crockett and Karen Crockett, Trustees under the Jerry and Karen Crockett Living Trust of Barton County, Missouri: Tract I: All of the north half of section 5, township 31, range 31, Barton County, Missouri, except a tract in the northeast quarter of section 5, township 31, range 31, Barton County, Missouri. Tract 2: 120 acres of the entire south side of the southeast quarter of section 5, township 31, range 31, Barton County, Missouri. Tract 3: All of the north half of the southwest quarter of section 5, township 31, range 31, Barton County, Missouri. Tract 4: All of the south half of the southwest quarter and all of the southeast quarter, except 120 acres off the entire side of the southeast quarter; all in section 5, township 31, range 31, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed April 10, 2014. Lucietta Investments, LLC to Land Plane, LLC: The south half of the southwest quarter of section 31, township 33, range 30, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed April 10, 2014. Lucietta Investments, LLC to 425 NE, LLC: The north half of the southwest quarter of

FERN “LUCILLE” MASTERSON

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

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

A LAMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL parent information meeting will be held Tuesday, May 20, 6 p.m., at the high school commons. Student athletes and parents are encouraged to attend.

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.

MILFORD TOWNSHIP ROAD BOARD will meet Thursday, May 8, 7 p.m., at 515 NE 88th Lane.

LCT WILL BE HOLDING AUDITIONS on Thursday and Friday, May 8 and 9, 6-8 p.m. for “Cheating Death”, a one act comedy that will be paired with a second one act for the dinner theatre on June 12-14.

For information on the play visit http://www.pioneerdrama.com/SearchDetail.asp?pc=CHEATINGDE or call 318-59STAGE. THE GOULD FAMILY WILL PRESENT a free concert Sunday, May 25, 6 p.m., at Bethel Church. A freewill offering will be taken to help with expenses so they can continue their ministry. The church is located 2 ½ miles west of 71/149 on 126.

FIBER ART GUILD WILL MEET THURSDAY, May 15, 9 a.m., at Denny’s in Lamar. Guest Stormy Cuba will present a program on painting. Roll call will be answered with a spring activity story.

IANTHA METHODIST YOUTH WILL have a yard sale on Saturday, May 17, at the church. They will serve a lunch of pulled pork sandwiches, chips and a drink for $5. Proceeds will be used for activities over the summer and for a mission trip to Oklahoma over Labor Day weekend. The church is located 5 ½ miles west of Lamar to Hwy. W., then north 1 ½ miles. Watch for signs.

THE JASPER SURVIVING SPOUSES will meet Wednesday, May 14, 11:15 a.m., at the Senior Center for lunch. A meeting and social hour will follow.

All widows and widowers are welcome to join.

BCAWS WILL MEET WEDNESDAY, May 7, 12 noon, at Denny’s in Lamar. For more information call 682-3363.

THE RETIRED EDUCATORS OF THE Barton County Area will meet Wednesday, May 7, at the Lamar Christian Church Fellowship Hall. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m., with the business meeting to begin at 9 a.m. The guest speaker will be local attorney George Nichols. Remember to bring non-perishable items for Nathan’s Place.

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

Bowling in 1973.

Mrs. Atkisson was born March 24, 1930, at Swaine, Ark., to James Robert and Elma (Hatcher) Brison. She worked for Smith Brothers Manufacturing from 1965 to 1978 and for O’Sullivan Industries from 1978 to

1992. She loved quilting, gardening and being a farm wife. She was an admirer of livestock and was faithful to decorate family graves in Arkansas.

She married Tevis James Atkisson on June 27, 1953. He died in 2002.

section 31, township 33, range 30, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed April 10, 2014.

Jeffrey Allen Reed to Inez

Adele Hobson, Trustee of the Hobson Family Trust: All of lot 5 in block 1 of Fink’s 2nd Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri.

MENU

BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: May 12-16 MONDAY- Teriyaki broccoli, wheat roll, sliced chicken, fried rice, ori- peaches, coffee/tea/milk. ental vegetables, egg THURSDAY- Birthroll, sliced pineapple, day dinner – oven fried coffee/tea/milk. chicken, cheesy mashed TUESDAY- Chick- potatoes, peas and caren salad sandwich on rots, wheat roll, birthday wheat bread, tomato cake with fruit, coffee/ juice, frito chips, rosy tea/milk. applesauce, cottage FRIDAY- Open faced cheese, homemade turkey with gravy, cookie, coffee/tea/milk. parslied potatoes, spinWEDNESDAYach, wheat bread, vanilla Stuffed green peppers, wafer pudding with basteamed rice, steamed nanas, coffee/tea/milk.

BIRTH

Levi Cash Stefan Doug and Megan Stefan, Golden City, announce the birth of a son, Levi Cash Stefan.

He was born at 11:39 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin. He weighed seven pounds and eight ounces and

was 20 ½ inches long.

Levi was welcomed home by big brothers Cody and Gabe.

Maternal grandparents are David and Becky Blackford, Lamar.

Paternal grandparents are Paul and Debra Stefan, Golden City. Paternal great-grandparents are Edward and Dorma Banta, Golden City.

COURT MISC.

State V Asad Hassan consent judgement.

Abukar, written guilty State V James F Buske, plea. written guilty plea.

Melodie A Sisneros State V Gary E Kukuk, V Stephen P Sisneros, written guilty plea.

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AREA NEWS

Satisfaction, continued from page 1B double what it was at the end of March 2013. In the financial report, Duvall reported that March had a loss for the month of $54,696, bringing the year to date loss to $641,195.

The clinics had a busy month, reporting a net revenue of $70,631 for March, with a year to date net revenue of $46,115.

Casey reported that clinic

activity was up nine percent overall in comparison to last year.

Boice stated that full time employees continue to bounce between 191 and 195, with no open positions at this time. She stated that the managers are doing a good job of keeping overtime low and utilizing low census when warranted. A re-

Rate, continued from page 1B through its infrastructure system replacement surcharge. Under the agreement, annual natural gas revenues will increase by approximately $7.8 million with the infrastructure surcharge being reset to zero effective May 1.

The rate case involved MGE’s non-gas costs which are operating and maintenance expenses and a return on investment in plant (such as natural gas mains and service lines). The rates that wholesale suppliers charge MGE for natural gas are not regulated by the commission and are not a part of this rate case settlement. [Customers will need to examine future bills and their amount of natural gas consumption to determine the resulting increase in their monthly

charges.]

Under the terms of the agreement, MGE will continue to provide various conservation and energy efficiency programs designed to enable customers to have more control over their energy costs. In addition, to help low income customers with natural gas bills because of the unusually cold 2013-14 winter, a one-time temporary low income energy affordability program has been established.

The agreement also establishes a new experimental “Red Tag” program for low income customers. Under the program, financial assistance is provided so that customers can make needed repairs to their equipment or piping where necessary to restore or avoid an inter-

Bills, continued from page 1B charge of 81 cents added to his/her monthly electric bill.

Applications to intervene and participate in this case must be filed no later than May 15 with the Secretary of the Missouri Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102.

Individual citizens wishing to comment should contact either the Office of the Public Counsel, Governor Office Building, 200 Madison Street, Suite 650, P.O. Box 2230, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, telephone (866) 922-2959, or the Public

Service Commission staff, P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, telephone 1-800-392-4211.

The Office of the Public Counsel is a separate state agency that represents the general public in matters before the commission.

KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company serves approximately 312,700 electric customers in western Missouri including Lamar Heights, Iantha, Burgess, and parts of western Barton County. Liberal purchases electricity wholesale from the utility for its municipal system.

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port was presented on free community outreach programs offered by the hospital over the next several months.

All present were given a copy of the hospital's Tobacco Free policy and it was pointed out that ecigarettes had been added to the policy. Boice reported that while attending an annual HR meet-

ruption of service and, in the process, enhance safety. The agreement also establishes a new experimental “Red Tag” program for all customers. Under this program, MGE may make minimal repairs to customer piping or equipment while already at the customer’s premises for another reason in order to avoid service interruptions and enhance customer safety.

MGE provides natural gas service to approximately 507,500 customers in western Missouri including the communities of Lamar, Lamar Heights, Golden City, Lockwood, Sheldon, Jasper, El Dorado Springs, and Stockton.

ing, attendees were told that surveyors are treating e-cigarettes just like regular cigarettes and facilities would be cited if it was observed that the use of them was being allowed.

Missouri Health and Senior Services and MHA are recommending that they be banned and the hospital is being proactive by adding this to their policy. It was also pointed out that employees that test positive for nicotine were being charged a penalty of 25 percent on their health insurance premiums.

Boice reported that National Hospital Week is May 11-17. She presented a list of activities that would be taking place during the week. These activities will include donations to help local charities and an employee service award presentation.

The board members are invited to attend and participate in these activities throughout the week.

Duvall reported on the annual chamber of commerce banquet that was held April 18. Dr. Thomas Hopkins received recognition as Healthcare Provider of the Year, with Cean Cornish also being nominated for this award.

Amy Neher was voted

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Employee of the Year.

It was reported that Healthgrades, a company that evaluates scores for physicians and hospitals, has identified BCMH as being in the top five percent of all facilities in the nation in patient satisfaction. To read the complete report go to Healthgrades. com.

Dr. Hopkins reported that the quarterly medical staff meeting was held April 14. Dr. Hopkins read a letter from C. Tucker Joustra informing the board that effective May 31, he will voluntarily resign his active medical staff privileges at BCMH. He will continue to refer patients for outpatient services and services from the specialists at the Medical One Clinic, but will no longer be taking ER calls or admitting patients for inpatient care.

Bills for the month of March, which had been emailed to members prior to the board meeting, were discussed, following a unanimous approval for payment as submitted.

Duvall presented information on what other Missouri hospital's property tax levys are and an email from John Hammons regarding dates

and basic requirements to increase the property tax levy. It was recommended by Scott Ackman with HealthCareFutures that a tax assessment increase be explored. After discussion, the board directed Duvall to obtain additional information on a property tax versus a sales tax and what the cost and processes are for placing this on the ballot.

Additional information will be obtained by Duvall to be presented at the next meeting.

Due to the regular monthly meeting date being Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, Purinton made a motion to hold the meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 4:30 p.m. All were in favor so the meeting date will be changed.

With no further business a motion was made

by Purinton to adjourn to executive session. Following the board reconvening the following action was reported to have taken place during the closed session. A Patient Outcome Improvement Report for April was presented by Ogden.

With no further business the meeting adjourned to meet again on Tuesday, May 20, 4:30 p.m.

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS

In Re: Doris A. Denny, a single person TRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Doris A. Denny, a single person dated 06/23/2005, and recorded on 06/28/2005 Document 2005-1167 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Barton County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 05/12/2014 at 2:30 PM at the West Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, Lamar, Mo. 64759 , sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK THIRTYNINE (39) IN PARRY`S THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LAMAR, IN BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND RUNNING THENCE WEST 100 FEET, THENCE NORTH 60

FEET, THENCE EAST 100 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 60 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF..

Substitute Trustee Corporation Published in the Lamar Democrat File #: DORDESET First publication date 04/16/2-14 4-16,23,30,5-7-4tc REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES Liberal High School Tornado Safe Room The Liberal R-II School District is requesting Statements of Qualifications for an Architectural/ Engineering Team for the design and construction administration services for a FEMA 361 Safe Room at the Liberal High School Campus.

Liberal R-II School District

is requesting proposals for a Project Manager for grant management, sound financial practices and record management for FEMA 361 Safe Room a FEMA 361 Safe Room at the Liberal High School Campus.

The school district is pursuing grant funding for a FEMA Safe Room addition. Project completion is to be within the next 36 months.

Companies interested in submitting architectural/ engineering qualifications and grant project manager proposals should contact Mr. William Harvey for a formal copy of the requests for each submittal at 417843-5115.

Qualifications will be due no later than 3:00 pm, Friday, May 9, 2014 at Liberal R-II School District Central Office, 107 S. Payne, Liberal, Missouri 64762.

The school district reserves the right to reject any or all qualification/proposal submittals and to waive any informality and irregularity in the qualifications/

proposals and to select the firm that is in the best interest of the District and in compliance with the terms set forth therein.

4-30,5-7-2tc In Re: Lindsay A. Pennell, unmarried TRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed

by Lindsay A. Pennell, unmarried dated 07/14/2003, and recorded on 07/17/2003 Book 493 Page 407 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Barton County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 05/27/2014 at 2:30 PM at the West Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, Lamar, Mo. 64759 , sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: ALL OF LOT THREE (3), IN BLOCK FIFTEEN (15), OF PARRY`S ADDITION

TO THE TOWN OF LAMAR, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI..

Substitute Trustee Corporation SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE www. substitutetrusteecorp. com Published in the Lamar Democrat File #: PENLIRWL First publication date 04/30/2014 4-30,5-7,14,21-4tc NOTICE OF ELECTION OF SUPERVISORS FOR THE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT OF BARTON COUNTY To all land representatives of any farms lying within Barton County, Missouri, pursuant to the provisions of the Missouri Soil and Water Conservation Districts Law, Section 278.060 to 278.155 RSMo 1978, notice is hereby given that on the 21 day of May 2014, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. an election will be held to elect the required number of supervisors to the Board of Supervisors of the Soil

and Water Conservation District of Barton County, Missouri All land representatives of any farm lying within Barton County, Missouri are eligible to vote. A land representative is the owner or representative authorized by power-of-attorney of any farm lying within any area of the district; provided, however, that any land representative must be a taxpayer of the county.

Eligible votes shall cast their votes at the following polling places: LOCATION OF THE POLLING PLACE: USDA SERVICE CENTER Between 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. 701 E. 12th St., Lamar, MO All land representatives so designated by power-ofattorney must present their power-of-attorney form, properly signed, to the polling judges at the time of voting.

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT OF BARTON COUNTY Leon Phipps, Chairman 5-7,14-2tc

CLASSIFIEDS Cards of Thanks The family of Jason Langford would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to everyone in our community for your acts of kindness during our difficult time. The gifts of food, flowers, cards, comforting words & prayers will not be forgotten. Special thanks to Jo and Roger at Daniel Funeral Home for the love and special care given to us. Thank you all so much.

Lynton & Mirian Hickman Calob & Curtis Langford Scott McMasters Special Notices

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AREA NEWS Rural water district is main topic at Barton County Historical Society

By BETH BRISBIN

In August of 1966, a petition was sent to the county court to develop a rural water district. Three years before Richard Lee and many others were instrumental in the birth of the district. Lee worked hard and talked to whoever would listen to him, in order to educate landowners of the benefits of rural water. Keith Selvey and Darrell Robertson were also at the first meeting in 1963 and took up the mantle to get the first 50 landowners to sign up (which was a requirement for Farmers Home Administration-FHA to help in the financing of the venture).

At the recent Barton County Historical Society meeting, held at the Lamar United Methodist Church on April 13, Selvey told his story of helping to form the Rural Water District for Barton County. He attended the first planning meeting in 1963 at the Lamar Armory and served on the first board. Selvey was active in the district until moving to Lamar in 2008. At the first planning meeting he explained that there was one man from each township in Barton County that attended.

Many on the planning committee worked hard

Consolidated Public Water Supply District 1 General Manager Melinda Piper is shown at the Barton County Historical Society meeting with Keith Selvey, former board member of CPWSD No. 1. to get easements from landowners to put water lines across their lands.

Sometimes this was difficult because many people did not want the rural water system installed and were not agreeable to grant easements.

Following Selvey's introduction, Melinda Piper continued with a detailed and interesting summary of the history of the Rural Water District, from its activation on Sept. 24, 1966 to the many advancements made over the years and to its pres-

ent form today.

August Bogina and Associates from Lenexa, Kansas, who pioneered designs of rural water districts was hired to draw up plans. Due to the elevation levels of Barton County, the district was divided into three districts. District No. 1 was the largest and consisted of the central part of the country. It received its first loan of $800,000 from FHA in 1967 and some grant funds of $350,000. Two wells were drilled and two 50,000

According to Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher, his office had been searching for Joshua Schnedler, 33, Nevada, after felony warrants had been issued for charges ranging from domestic assault to unlawful use of a weapon. The sheriff said Schnedler had also run from deputies last week during a vehicle pursuit in a truck that was believed to be stolen from Kansas, but the pursuit was called off for safety reasons.

The sheriff said investigators and deputies from his office had been working with investigators from the Nevada Police

Department in an attempt to locate Schnedler and surveillance was put on a residence in the south part of the county after a truck matching the description of the stolen vehicle Schnedler was believed to be driving was spotted. The sheriff ’s office obtained a search warrant through the prosecutor’s office and found more than just the stolen truck “Schnedler was found hiding in a barn and was taken into custody at gunpoint” said Sheriff Mosher. According to the press release a loaded gun and a substance believed to be crystal meth was found next to Schnedler after he was taken into custody.

According to the press release, among the long list of stolen property found during Schnedler’s arrest, the sheriff ’s office recovered three stolen vehicles, two trailers, a utility trailer, a generator and seized two rifles, one shotgun and three handguns. “Three of the firearms were loaded, so we are glad no one was hurt while apprehending Schnedler and that

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gallon towers were built.

The first revenue from the sale of this water was collected in October 1968 for $3,180.72 from 325 users.

The Liberal area comprised District No. 2 and was on a smaller scale.

They received a loan of $200,000 and $80,000 in grant money. They first collected from 149 customers. The first managers for District No. 1 were Roland and Margaret Marti, who had an office in their home. Clarence Schorzman was hired for maintenance. At the end of one more year there were a total of 602 users and by August 1970 it had grown to 800 users.

Dolores Blaser was then hired as manager when the Marti's resigned.

At first Golden City (District No. 3) was deemed unfeasible and was not able to get a loan to develop. In 1974, District No. 3 consolidated with District No. 1 and after applying for a loan, received $389,000 in 1976 to build a well and a standpipe and install waterlines that would serve the Golden City and Newport areas.

The water district was growing, so Larry Medlin was hired to assist Schorzman with maintenance.

In 1979, Dave Kleeman took Medlin's place and in 1980 Teal Baslee was

also hired. Schorzman retired in 1986, after 18 years of service and Gene Backerman was hired.

In 1991, Piper was hired to help Dolores Blaser and Marilyn Coates in the office. Computers were being introduced. After 24 years of service, Blaser retired on June 30, 1994.

Piper was promoted to general manager and has seen many of the tools of her trade change from fax machines to texting on smart phones from mapping on paper and cardboard (which they still use) to computerized GPS points. Those who

work with the every day water district knowledge and “know-how” want to pass this knowledge onto those who will someday replace them.

The Barton County Historical Society will meet again on Sunday, July 13, 2 p.m., at the Lamar United Methodist Church.

Everyone is welcome.

The Barton County Museum is open every week day from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and is located in the west side of the Barton County Courthouse basement. It will also be open on Truman Day, Saturday, May 10.

we were able to get some people's stuff back to them,” said Mosher. The sheriff said his deputies spent a good part of Thursday calling people, telling them that their property had been recovered and would soon be returned to them.

Schnedler is currently being held in the Vernon County Jail on three felony warrants and one misdemeanor warrant for charges of possession of a controlled substance, two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, one count of unlawful use of

a firearm, two counts of tampering with a motor vehicle, one count of resisting/interfering with arrest, domestic assault and multiple traffic violations. Bond for all warrants as of Thursday afternoon, May 1, was $151,000 cash only.

Photo courtesy of Larry Dablemount This red beefsteak mushroom, a type of morel, is as large as a soccer ball when compared to the 13 inch turkey call by its side. The mushroom is extremely edible as many can testify.

Vernon County's most wanted fugitive captured

Joshua Schnedler NEVADA-A wanted felon from the Vernon County’s Most Wanted list was apprehended Tuesday evening, April 29, according to a press release from the Vernon County Sheriff ’s Office.

Bird cheery oat aphids showing up LAMAR-A wheat field east of Carthage was scouted on April 30 by Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension.

According to Scheidt, white grub and wireworm damage was seen in corn at the two and four-leaf stage. “Anywhere from five to 10 percent damage was only on the three outside rows on the edge of the field I scouted,” said Scheidt.

According to Scheidt, wireworms will eat on roots then bore through the base of corn plants and seeds. Wireworms are about one-half to one and one-half inches long, segmented, shiny and wire like, ranging in color from yellow to reddish brown.

White grub feeding is similar to black cutworm feeding, look for clipped plants. A bronze colored head and a white body

help identify white grubs; they normally curl into a “C” shape. “White grubs chew roots and seeds causing wilting of leaves and stunting of plants.

No threshold levels or post-emergence or rescue treatments are available for either pest, as they usually do not cause significant yield loss,” said Scheidt.

At this point, only preplant, at-plant and seed treatments exist. Both pests occur in fields that were previously sod or near grassy areas.

Scheidt found no damaging freeze injury; wheat heads look healthy and white to light green when the stem is split open. “I have not seen any diseases in wheat to warrant a fungicide. If fields have wet spots or low places with prolonged moisture look for root and crown rot diseases,” said Scheidt.

Scheidt found about

15 to 20 bird cherry oat aphids per foot of row in wheat. The threshold level for bird cherry oat aphids is 12-15 per foot of row.

Bird cherry oat aphids have a red band around their rear and are olive green colored; they vector barley yellow dwarf virus which can cause stunting and sometimes severe yield loss. According to Scheidt, Mustang Max and Warrior II are the most effective insecticides to use for aphid control in wheat. Temperatures need to be above 60 degrees to spray an insecticide.

The weekly field scouting report is sponsored

by University of Missouri Extension and Barton County Extension.

For more information on this scouting report, or to learn how to receive it a week earlier by telephone, contact the MU Extension Center in Barton County, (417) 682-3579.

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Parents/Guardians: Joseph Allen & Shawna Laxton Activities: Band, Skills USA. Future Plans: Get a job, then go to school at MWI. Message To Underclassmen: Keep your grades up and have fun.

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Parents/Guardians:Bob & Kathie Andrews Activities: Skills USA, FFA, Missouri High School Rodeo, Missouri Family Rodeo, Missouri Junior Rodeo Assn., KS/ MO/OK Barrel Racing Assn., Welding at Lamar Career & Technical Center.

Awards: Qualified for State Finals in MO High School Rodeo Assn. in Pole Bending & Barrel Anna Andrews Racing in 2012-14 and Goat Tying in 2014, Skills USA Chapter President 2013-14, SW MO District Quiz Bowl Champ 201213.

Future Plans: Attend NEO A & M College, obtain my equine and ranch management certificate, come back to Lamar and manage my grandpa’s ranch.

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Parents/Guardians: Brandi Nance & Troy Nance Activities: Tennis, Track & Field.

Awards:Swimming awards & winner of several school olympiads.

Future Plans: Going back to Russia, graduating high school, Kate Anikina applying for college in U.S., getting a diploma, living a happy life.

Message To Underclassmen: Always try hard and never give up on something you want! And don’t forget to enjoy every day of high school.

Parents/Guardians: Judd & Becky Payne Activities: Cross Country, Band, Track, Cultural Club, FCA, School Newspaper Editor, Student Council.

Awards: Honor Roll, 1st Place in Creative Writing Competition, 100+ Hours Volunteering FLEX Scholarship.

Future Plans: Go to Ida Aslanishvili a university, major in chemistry.

Message To Underclassmen: American schools offer so many scholarships and activities, I’d encourage everybody to participate in as many activities as possible, which will help them achieve more goals in life and have a successful Judd & Becky career.

Parents/Guardians: Noelle Bailey Activities: Football, Basketball, Track, NHS. Future Plans: Attend Southern Illinois University and pursue a degree in mechanical engineering, as well as, participate in their football program as an offensive lineman and track program as a thrower.

Message To Underclassmen: Good luck! Jack is graduating with us.

Parents/Guardians: Noelle Bailey Activities: Football-4 yrs., Letterman; Basketball-4 yrs., Letterman; Track-4 yrs., Letterman; NHS. Awards: Football State Champ-3 times, 2013 District State Champ, 1st All-State Defensive End, MFCA Defensive Samson Bailey Player of the Year.

Future Plans: Attend the University of Missouri on a football scholarship.

Message To Underclassmen: Give Dana a hard time, be friends with the lunch ladies and take as many Willhite Isenhower Lumber Company classes as 903 Gulf St. Lamar, MO • 417-682-5545 possible.

Parents/Guardians: Jason & Christy Bartlett Activities: Football-4 yrs., Baseball-2 yrs., Track-2 yrs., Basketball-1 yr., Art Club-4 yrs., Science Club-1 yr.

Future Plans: Attend the University of Central Missouri.

Message To Underclassmen: Be yourself.

Parents/Guardians: Jeff & Kerri Beshore Activities: 3-Sport Athlete, Stuco Representative, National Honor Society Secretary, member of Science Club & Media Tech.

Awards: 4-time All State Football Player, 2-time All State Sprinter, High Honor Roll-4 yrs.

Future Plans: Play Jared Beshore football & study at Missouri State University. I plan on majoring in exercise movement science & then going to physical therapy school. Go Bears!

Message To Underclassmen: Savor and cherish every moment you have with your friends and family in high Bruce school because Belline it will all be Agent over one day.

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Parents/Guardians: Jon & Tisha Brisbin Activities: I played football for four years, ran track for three years and managed for one year, played basketball for one year, DECA for one year, FCA for four years, and student council for three.

Awards: I am in Ben Brisbin National Honor Society, I was academic student of the quarter.

Future Plans: I plan to attend Pitt State in the fall semester. I plan to major in the biology department.

Message To Underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate, trust me.

Parents/Guardians: Brian & Stephanie Wright; Trampas Brooks Activities: Softball-1 yr., Varsity Boys Basketball Manager-1 yr., Sub Debs-4 yrs., Forensics-2 yrs., Skills USA. Future Plans: I have completed one semester at Crowder College and plan to complete the rest of my prerequisites at Crowder. Then, I plan to apply to MSSU’s dental hygienist program, becoming a dental hygienist specializing in orthodontics.

Kortni Rae I plan to move to a large city after my degree is complete Brooks and work for a great dentist. I would also like to volunteer my time to programs that offer dental care to under privileged children.

Message To Underclassmen: High school will be some of the best years and some of the worst years. People will judge you for your mistakes, but how you react is really what matters.

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Parents/Guardians: (Grandma) Mary Stearnes & (Grandpa) Donald Stearnes Future Plans: Attend college, get a job I love.

Get married and start a family.

Message To Underclassmen: Stay in school even if you hate it. Don’t do things that could get you into trouble because it will stay with you for the rest of your life. Make good choices even if everyone else is not. Enjoy your life!

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Parents/Guardians: Daniel & Melissa Schwan Activities: Band-4 yrs.; Swim Team4 yrs., Managed-3 yrs.; Skills USA-2 yrs., Vice President 2013-14; FCCLA-1 yr, Community Service President 2012-13.

Future Plans: Attend Johnna Labette Community Cato-Schwan College majoring in graphic design.

Message To Underclassmen: Always be yourself!

Enjoy high school it goes by too fast.

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Parents/Guardians: Katie & William Cheek Activities: Spanish Club, FCCLA, SPAM, Literary Club, DECA, 4-H Youth Excel.

Awards: STAR Student Award, Tiger Eye Reward.

Future Plans: Go to Crowder & get my associate degree in Kayla Cheek applied science for accounting.

Message To Underclassmen: Don’t let the fear of failing keep you from moving foward.

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Parents/Guardians: Brennon Cheshire & Heather Cofield Activities: Acting, singing, dancing, FBLA, DECA, Forensics & work.

Awards: Assorted forensics, assorted choir & show choir, DECA State, Readers Theatre State, assorted FCCLA Christopher & arssorted academic Cheshire awards.

Future Plans: Attend the American Musical & Dramatic Academy in New York & Los Angeles & study performing arts.

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Parents/Guardians: Tracy Frisbe; Bill Cackley Activities: Skills USA Future Plans: Weld Message To Underclassmen: Keep grades up. Get outta high school.

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Parents/Guardians: Clint Ash; Cheryl Ash Activities: First Responder, EMT Class.

Future Plans: Become an EMT. Message To Underclassmen: Hang in there it will be over before you know it.

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Parents/Guardians: Phil & Angie Carroll Activities: Spending time with friends & family, horseback riding, First Christian Church Youth Group, Jazz Band, Yearbook, Media Tech, Photography, FCCLA, FCA, Histep, SADD, Student Council, Spanish Club, Literary Club, SPAM. Awards: Lettered in Jazz Band, Academic Abbey Carroll Achievement Award, Honor Roll, FCCLA, National Silver & Bronze Medal, Ziden Nutt Encouragement Award.

Future Plans: Attend Crowder College & Pitt State University.

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Parents/Guardians: Gregory Clements & Sheila Clements Activities: Band, Choir (partially), Track, DECA, Cross Country.

Awards: All Conference Band, 1st Chair, All District Band 4th Chair II, II, & I on District Solos.

Future Plans: Get Kevin Clements a degree in musical performance & education at Pittsburg State University (Go Gorillas).

Message To Underclassmen: Have fun with high school, be humble & be nice to your teachers.

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Parents/Guardians: Larry & JoJo Compton Activities: Football-4 yrs., Basketball-4 yrs., Track-4 yrs., Hi-Step-4 yrs., Natiional Honor Society-1 yr., DECA-1 yr., Science Club-1 yr., FCA-4 yrs., Band-2 yrs., Oakton FIRE Youth Praise Team-7 yrs., FIRE Youth Chi Rho Student Leadership-4 yrs., UMC Day of Service-3 yrs., OUMC One Summer Camp-5 yrs., work on family farm.

Awards: Football 2013-14: All District, All Conference & All State First Team Linebacker, MAP, All State Second Team Linebacker, MO Football Coaches Assoc.

(MFCA) All State Academic Team; Landon Compton Track State 2013: 1st Place 4x800 Relay, 4th Place Triple Jump; Basketball 2013-14: Tiger Award, All Conference Second Team, Stockton All Tournament Team; DECA Districts 1st Place 2012-13; Academic Student 1st Qtr 2013-14.

Future Plans: I plan to attend Missouri University of Science & Technology where I will play football & pursue a bachelor’s degree in aerospace & mechanical engineering.

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Parents/Guardians: Matt & Dot Cook Activities: Hunting & fishing.

Future Plans: Attend MWI & be a traveling welder.

Message To Underclassmen: Learn from your mistakes & follow your dreams.

Never give up.

Parents/Guardians: Darin Crockett & Dawn Horney Activities: Riding horses, reading books.

Awards: National Honor Society, Academic Letters, Honor Roll all 4 years of high school.

Future Plans: College at NEO, then transfer April Crockett to Colorado State and major in equine science.

Message To Underclassmen: Make it last and don’t get in a hurry. Set some goals and stick to them.

Parents/Guardians: Carla Lintner Activities: Football, lifting weights, hanging out with friends.

Awards: 3 time State Football Champion, STAR Student in Automotive Technology, 2 time Skills USA Fall Leadership Award.

Future Plans: Dalton Cooper Attending Pitt State to get my associate degree in automotive technology, then hopefully get a good job after I get out.

Message To Underclassmen: Live your life to the fullest & don’t ever take these times for granted they are some of the most Longhorn Produce, Inc. amazing times Serving 48 States 70 SE 1st Lane • Lamar, MO 64759 of your life.

Parents/Guardians: Lorri & Jamie Cornell Activities: Softball, Basketball, Yearbook Staff, Sub Debs.

Future Plans: Go to college, finish and just go from there.

Message To Underclassmen: I know it doesn’t seem like it now but high school is Trinity going to fly by! Enjoy every minute of it because your going to miss it!

Parents/Guardians: Karma Curtis; Mark & Kristy Curtis Activities: Softball, Track, Basketball, Basketball Manager, Golf, Art Club, DECA, FCCLA, Journalism, Yearbook Staff, Marching Band, Concert Band, Science Club, Spanish Club, STUCO (Representative & Secretary), Sub Debs (Secretary), Weight Lifting, Back Pack Snack Attack & Holiday Prograns, LFMC Youth Group, LFMC Big Sister, Summer & Winter Weights.

Awards: Academic All Star, 3.64.0 Honor Roll, A+ Scholarship Lexa Jay Curtis Recipient, Class 2 District 6 Second Team Softball Utility Player, Softball Tiger Award, National Honor Society, Missouri Fine Arts Academy Nominee, Softball Academic All State, Football Homecoming Queen, Girard H.S. 2nd Place Bench Press, 500 Pound Club.

Future Plans: Attend college, get involved & figure out my interest. See which career path I want to look in to.

Message To Underclassmen: Spend your time in GO BIG RED! high school wisely & appreciate the people around you because 505 W. 12 | Lamar, MO 64759 | (417) 660-7000 time will go by fast.

Parents/Guardians: Tom Mooney; Eby Mooney Activities: Track, Football, DECA. Awards: State Football Championships, DECA District 1st Place.

Future Plans: Going to college to get a bachelor in marketing while playing football & running track.

Message To Underclassmen: You better keep winning state championships.

Parents/Guardians: Audria Decker; Richard Decker Activities: Concert Choir, Show Choir.

Future Plans: I’m going to Missouri Southern State University & getting my music education degree.

Message To Underclassmen: Grow up, stay in school & don’t be stupid.

Parents/Guardians: Neshawn Crowley; Richard Crowley Future Plans: Get a job at Walmart, plan on getting married & having kids.

Message To Underclassmen: Listen to your teachers, do your homework & pass high school.

Parents/Guardians: Tina Dowdy; Jeremy Michael Dowdy Future Plans: Go to cosmetology school.

Message To Underclassmen: Don’t mess around in high school. It may all seem like fun and games, but when you get to the real world it’s not. Stay in Michaela school and do your best.

Don’t let anyone tell you Cheyenne Dowdy that you are not capable of doing something.

Always stand up for yourself and no matter what life hands to you, you can get through it. Stay Strong.

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Parents/Guardians: Kenneth Walker; Shana Brown Activities: Art, Dance, Photography, Hulahooping.

Awards: Big 8 Conference: 1st & 4th Place, graduated from the 4-H Youth Excel Program, Art Club.

Future Plans: Art school/college.

Message To Underclassmen: Do not waist one moment of your wonderful experience.

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Parents/Guardians: Carolyn & Chris Tannlund Activities: Working, Church, Photography.

Awards: NHS, DECA Asst., Academic Asst., Honor Roll, Vo-Tech Student Award, FBLA Asst.

Future Plans: Attending Pitt State for marketing!

Message To Underclassmen: Be strong & stay true to yourself!

Parents/Guardians: Dave, Mandy, Pam Eaves Activities: Football, Weights.

Awards: All State & All Conference in football.

Future Plans: Working.

Message To Underclassmen: Don’t be lazy & do your work.

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Parents/Guardians: Troy & Amanda Foster Activities: Football and Basketball Cheerleading-3 yrs., Skills USA-2 yrs., Sub Debs.

Future Plans: I plan to attend Crowder College to get my RN, then work in a children’s hospital.

Message To Jealisy Underclassmen: Let loose and have a blast! It goes by so fast, make the best of it!

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Parents/Guardians: John & Abby Gilkey Activities: President of Student Council, President of National Honor Society, President of Science Club, Football Player, throw discus in track.

Awards: 2nd Team All Conference & Honorable Mention All Area for football, All Conference & Top Scorer in Conference for Jack Gilkey Academic Team, was accepted & attended Missouri Scholar’s Academy, named to the Joplin Globe All Area Academic Team.

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Parents/Guardians: Robyn & Scott Gardner Activities: Reading; Writing; President of Class-1 yr.; Spanish Club-3 yrs.; Literary Club-4 yrs., President-1 yr.; Band-4 yrs.; Academic Team4 yrs., Varsity-2 yrs.; HiStep-4 yrs.; Medical Health Career Club-4 yrs., President-1 yr.; Science Club-4 yrs.

Awards: High Honor Roll-4 yrs. Lettered Cait Gardner in academics, band & literature.

Future Plans: Go to college, get a degree in maybe history or cultural anthropolgy.

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Parents/Guardians: Frank Shotters Activities: Art-4 yrs., Football-1 yr., Cross Country-1 yr., Track-2 yrs.

Awards: Lettered 1 year in Cross Country, Big 8 All Conference in Art (abstract nonrepresentational).

Future Plans: Attend Ethan Gillis Pittsburg State University & obtain a degree with a major in construction manager.

Message To Underclassmen: Respect your upperclassmen.

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Parents/Guardians: Dennis & Nancy Gariss Activities: Basketball-4 yrs., Baseball-4 yrs., National Honor Society, FFA-4 yrs., DECA, Spanish Club.

Awards: High Honor Roll-4 yrs., 2nd Team All District Out Fielder.

Future Plans: Attend College of the Ozarks, major in agribusiness.

Message To Isaac Underclassmen: Be yourself & don’t try to be someone you’re not.

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Parents/Guardians: Angie & Josh Cook Activities: Football, Track, Weights, Band, Skills USA. Awards: 4 year letterman in track, 4 year letterman in band, 2 year letterman in football.

Future Plans: I will be attending Pittsburg State University; going into Chandler T. the manufacturing & Drollinger engineering technology degree in the fall of 2014.

Message To Underclassmen: Don’t let anyone get you down. Live every moment the best you can and never give Ted A. Reavley, DDS up on your Brian A. Reavley, DDS dreams.

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Parents/Guardians: Francis & Connie Forst Activities: FBLA-3 yrs., DECA-1 yr., Spanish Club-1 yr., Hi-Step-4 yrs., FCCLA-2 yrs., Drama Club-4 yrs., Band-1 yr.

Future Plans: Attend MSU for the fall of 2014 pursuing a career as an occupational therapist.

Kaylee Rae Forst Message To Underclassmen: Have fun because high school goes by way too fast.

Live above the drama because it’s not worth it. There’s better things in life besides Barton County dealing with Electric Cooperative drama.

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Parents/Guardians: Rhonda & Robert Enochs Future Plans: Famous YouTube Gamer. Game Designer.

Message To Underclassmen: Stay in school & don’t do drugs.

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LAMAR Parents/Guardians: Gene & Becky Grounds Activities: Band.

Parents/Guardians: Boom Hasson; Jeremy & Nikki Brand Activities: Basketball-2 yrs., Softball-2 yrs., Track Lettered-2 yrs., Qualified in Track-2 yrs.

Awards: 7th Place Medal Winner in 4x400 Relay at State Track.

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Parents/Guardians: Philip & Darla Haubein Activities: Football-3 yrs., FFA-1 yr., FCA-2 yrs., SPAM-1 yr.

Awards: 1 year letter for football.

Future Plans: Work and go to a college.

Message To Underclassmen: Hang in there! If I can do it anyone can.

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Parents/Guardians: Margie & Chris Bowman Awards: My CNA. Future Plans: Go to college for occupational therapy.

Message To Underclassmen: Have fun. High school goes by fast.

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Parents/Guardians: James & Kerry Inman Activities: I am in DECA & Skills USA. Future Plans: I plan on going to college at Pittsburg Technical College for carpentry.

After that I plan on going into the Air Force for a couple years.

Message To Dylan Inman Underclassmen: People will judge you for your mistakes, but how you react is what really matters.

Always keep your head up and remember who you are. This is just the beginning & the best is yet to come.

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Parents/Guardians: Kelton & Deborah Hobbs Activities: Jazz Band & High Step.

Future Plans: Go to either cosmotology school or animal grooming school.

Message To Underclassmen: Make wise choices, take Leyna Hobbs life seriously, and be respectful. During high school you are preparing for the big world, don’t make poor choices. Enjoy your school years & cherish the good times.

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Parents/Guardians: Marsha & Bruce Stack Activities: Play drums & work on cars.

Awards: I’m still alive.

Future Plans: Attend college at Universal Technical Institute in Florida, become ASE certified. Eventually, open up my own shop in the future.

Message To Underclassmen: Do a burnout.

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Parents/Guardians: Jimmy & Lonna Jackson Activities: Basketball-4 yrs., Softball-4 yrs., Science Club-1 yr., Sub Debs-4 yrs., DECA-2 yrs., FCCLA-1 yr., Drama Club-1 yr., Hi-Step-4 yrs., Spanish Club-2 yrs.

Awards: 2nd Team All District 2nd Base Softball 2011, 1st Team All District Shortstop Softball 2012, 2nd All State Academic 2012 Softball, All Conference Honorable Taylor Jackson Mention Point Guard Basketball 2013, Honor Roll 2010, High A Honor Roll 2011-2014, State DECA 2014.

Future Plans: Attend college at Pittsburg State University & major in biology. Then move somewhere coastal & become a marine mammal trainer of dolphins & sea lions.

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Parents/Guardians: Dan Hayworth & Tiffany Hayworth Activities: Football, Track, FCCLA, Literary Club, FFA, Band, Show Choir.

Awards: 3 years football letter, Academic Achievement, Tiger Pride Award Winner.

Future Plans: Attend Cody Hayworth OTC for 2 years on my A+ scholarship, then transfer to MSU to major in pre-med, then go to medical school to become a psychiatrist.

Message To Underclassmen: Don’t procastinate.

Parents/Guardians: Allison & Mark Rhodes; Jeremy & Michelle Belcher Activities: Basketball, Softball, FCCLA, FBLA, Ag, Health Occupations, SPAM. Future Plans: Currently attending City Pointe Beauty Academy to pursue a career in Michaela Gwen cosmetology.

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Parents/Guardians: Lisa Hurt; Shane Budd Activities: Playing catch with my sister, run the town with my great friends.

Awards: Statesman Award for Skills USA. Future Plans: I am in the 138th Infantry Battalion in the U.S. Army. I tend to stay Lane Hurt in the military to keep going and do what I love doing best.

Message To Underclassmen: Though there are many people who tend to drop out, every single one of you have potential and being in high school is the best way Barton County to show it.

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Parents/Guardians: Vercie Keithly & Michael Keithly Activities: Drama Club, Spanish Club.

Future Plans: College; move to Georgia.

Message To Underclassmen: Once you get to your senior year you honestly stop caring.

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Parents/Guardians: Chad & Tracy Keutzer Activities: Football, FFA, Science Club, Fishing, Backroading, Clash of Clans, Blowing Stuff Up, Snipe Hunting, Sky Diving, Woodworking, Bird Watching, Show Choir, Ride in Hogs.

Awards: Big 8 All Conference Tackle Honorable Mention, Big 8 All Conference Tackle 1st Team, SWMCA 2nd Team Jimmy Scott Tackle, Skills USA State Cabinet Making 9th Place, Keutzer Missouri State FFA Degree, FFA Area Degree, 2011-13 Football State Champs.

Future Plans: Attend FSCC & play 2 years of football, then play at a bigger 4 years university & earn a BA degree in anatomy. Then attend Parkes or Cleveland Chiropractic School & start a chiropractic firm & farm on the side.

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Parents/Guardians: Troy & Terri Kirkpatrick Activities: Photography, Graphic Design.

Awards: State Champs, Vinyl Cutting.

Future Plans: Go to school to become a dog trainer, police dogs, seeing eye dogs, bomb dogs.

Message To Underclassmen: Don’t be dumb, it might mess up your future plans.

Parents/Guardians: Eric & Cynthia Lawrence Activities: Football, Weights, Jazz Band, Band, FFA, FCA, FCCLA, Hi-Step.

Awards: FFA State Degree, FFA Grain Production Proficiency Award, FFA Fiber and/ or Oil Crop Production Ethan Lawrence Proficiency Award.

Future Plans: Go to college at Pittsburg State for accounting & work for Watco.

Message To Underclassmen: Be careful about who you choose for friends because some will drag you down.

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Parents/Guardians: John & Karen Lawrence Activities: Concert Choir-4 yrs., Show Choir-2 yrs., FCA-4 yrs., Literary Club-1 yr., Collision Youth First Baptist Church.

Awards: #1 Rating at State Concert Choir 2011-12, #2 Rating Solos & Ensembles Districts 2012-13, 2nd Place for New Show Choir Division 2012-13, 1st Place at Webb City Show Choir Kailey Beth 2013-14, #2 Rating at Lawrence State Concert Choir 2013-14.

Future Plans: I am planning on attending Crowder College & majoring in elementary education.

Message To Underclassmen: Always put God first. He will guide you in everything you do. Cherish every moment you have with each other your senior year goes by so fast.

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Parents/Guardians: Lorraine Meredith & Jesse Laxson Activities: SPAM, Cross Country, Track, Literary Club, Debate & Forensics, Hi-Step, DECA, Skills USA. Awards: Lettered in Cross Country, Literary Club, Debate & Forensics. Medaled in Cross Country, Debate & Forensics, Skills USA (14th in State, 2nd Jessie Laxson in Districts). Multiple academic awards.

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Parents/Guardians: Ron Lovan Activities: Fishing, Hunting, Hanging Out with Friends, Working.

Future Plans: I’m in the National Guard & will be going to basic training May 28.

Message To Underclassmen: Avoid teen pregnancy, wrap it before you tap it.

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Parents/Guardians: Calvin & Jodi Luthi Activities: FFA, Skills USA, Baseball.

Awards: National Honor Society, A Honor Roll, 2nd Place State Precision Machine, State & Area FFA Degree.

Future Plans: Go to work for Sunrise Welding & Fabrication.

Ryan Luthi Message To Underclassmen: Stay in school & keep your head up. The years fly by & graduating is totally worth 4 years in the high school.

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Parents/Guardians: Chad & Jenny Moore Activities: Volleyball-4 yrs., Basketball-4 yrs., Track-4 yrs., Science Club-1 yr., NHS-1 yr.

Awards: Football Homecoming Queen Candidate.

Future Plans: I plan to attend college at Pitt State & get my Chynna Moore bachelors degree in biology & go on to be a physician’s assistant.

Message To Underclassmen: Keep working hard, never give up, trust in God because soon you will be out of here like me!

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Parents/Guardians: Shannon & Sheryl Musgrove (parents); Ed & Connie Musgrove (guardians) Activities: Football, DECA. Awards: State Championship-Football.

Future Plans: Open a restuarant & become a well known chef.

Tyler Blake Message To Musgrove Underclassmen: Don’t get into trouble because it can ruin future plans without you even knowing.

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Parents/Guardians: Judd & Becky Payne Activities: Football, Track, Band, Spanish Club, DECA. Awards: Football Letter-3 yrs., Track Letter-4 yrs., National Honor Society, All State Track, Service Student of the Quarter, All A Honor Roll.

Cade Payne Future Plans: Attend college & participate in track, major in biology. Attend graduate school & major in medicine.

Message To Underclassmen: Always be nice. The world needs more of that.

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Parents/Guardians: Loyd & Andrea Rawlings; Cathy Rawlings Activities: Singing, family, underwater basket weaving, Football-3 yrs., Track-1 yr., Academic Team-4 yrs., hanging with Tristen, chilling with the Cabin in the Woods gang.

Awards: Hottest Model for Sports Illustrated, Cody Rawlings Most Likely to Get the Electric Chair.

Future Plans: Work for Mid-Am Metal. Go to school at Drury University to get my art administration degree & sing in their glorious choir.

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Parents/Guardians: Nathan & Beckie Maberry Activities: I play softball & basketball. I am a member of DECA & Sub Debs President. I am also a member of Science Club.

Awards: 2012 2nd Team All Districts Softball, 2012 2nd Team All Conference Softball. 2013 All Conference Honorable Mention Softball, 2013 1st Team All Districts Softball, 2013 Softball Addison Maberry Tiger Award.

Future Plans: I plan to attend Pittsburg State University in the fall & receive a degree in either elementary education or special education.

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Parents/Guardians: Henry & Michelle Morgan Activities: Football-2 yrs., Baseball-4 yrs., FFA-4 yrs., FBLA-4 yrs., Skills USA-2 yrs.

Awards: FFA State Degree, 2nd Team All District Pitcher 2013, Skills USA Statesman Pin, Academic All State 2013, State Qualifying FFA Knowledge Team, Trent Morgan FFA Ag Sales Team, FFA Division II Speaking, FFA Extemporaneous Speaking, State Qualifying Skills USA Bowl Team.

Future Plans: Obtain a degree in manufacturing engineering technology & either return to the family farm or work as a machinist.

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Parents/Guardians: Roy Medlin Jr., Jennifer Medlin Activities: Speech & Debate (Secretary, Vice President-4 yrs.), Drama Club (Secretary, President-4 yrs.), Student Council (Girl Rep, Vice President-4 yrs.), Hi-Step-1 yr., FCA-1 yr., Science Club-1 yr.

Alie Medlin Awards: Speech & Debate-Degree of Special Distrinction, Lamar Tiger Award-Service.

Future Plans: Attend the University of Central Missouri & pursue my bachelor of fine arts degree in theater performance.

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Parents/Guardians: Greg & Maureen Moyer Activities: Lamar FFA, DECA, Barton County Teen Leaders, Rock Youth Group, member of Lamar United Methodist Church, Cross Country-3 yrs., Track-1 yr., Swim Team-1 yr., Lamar Tigersharks Swim Team.

Awards: Made it to State Cross Country 2010 & 2012, State DECA 2013 & 2014, Sheep Proficiency in Hannah Moyer FFA, 4-H Member of the Year 2013, 2013 National 4-H Congress Delegate.

Future Plans: Study ag education or ag business at Hutchinson Community College & be on the livestock judging team.

Message To Underclassmen: Senior year goes by fast, don’t procrastinate, make the most of it.

Parents/Guardians: Goat & Amber Nance Activities: Army Ranger, Builder, Gunsmith, Welder, Painter, Vo-Tech Director, Hallway Monitor, Librarian, Substitute Teacher.

Awards: #1 Machinist in Missouri, 3rd Place National Goat Breeder, 2014 Lamar High School #1 Student.

Future Plans: Army Kainen Nance Ranger, Special Forces, jumpmaster, drill sergeant, then retire & become the school custodian.

Message To Underclassmen: D’s get degrees.

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Parents/Guardians: James & Mary Jo Nichols Activities: Volleyball; National Honor Society; Student Council; Spanish Club; Future Business Leaders of America; Science Club; Family, Career & Community Leaders of America.

Awards: Volleyball Tiger Award, High Lauren Nichols Honor Roll, Girls State Delegate, Prom Queen Candidate, Volleyball Academic All State.

Future Plans: Attend Missouri State University to attain a degree in dietetics.

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Parents/Guardians: Bill O’Brien; Sandy Rook Activities: Football, Basketball, Track.

Awards: Several district football awards.

Future Plans: Attend Missouri State University & pursue a career in athlete training.

Message To William Robert Underclassmen: “Be O’Brien III not afraid of greatness; some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrown upon them.” - William Shakespeare

Parents/Guardians: Bob & Julie Petersen Activities: I enjoy playing football & exercising.

Awards: 2x 1st Team All State QB, 2013 Class 2 Offensive Player of the Year, 2x 1st Team All District QB, 2x CoDistrict Offensive Player of the Year, 3x All Big 8 QB. Future Plans: I plan Levi Petersen on attending Pittsburg State University, where I will play football & study exercise science. I hope one day to become a personal trainer, because I love watching people live healthy & happy.

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Parents/Guardians: Kim & Terry Pilcher Activities: Gaming, videos, TV. Future Plans: Working on it.

Message To Underclassmen: Stop being jerks.

Parents/Guardians: Audrey Hunt & Buddy Probert Activities: Swimming-2 yrs., Basketball-4 yrs., Track-4 yrs., Baseball-4 yrs., Football-6 yrs.

Awards: All State Swimmer-2 yrs. in a row, Academic Leader of Lamar High School, voted Best Tongue by all the girls in high school, The Better Athlete Than Jared Beshore Award.

Future Plans: Go to Pitt Grant Probert to procrastinate my future plans & live off of my parents. Goof around & get into some trouble with the law, then write a book about how great of a swimmer I could have been. Also, be a little more like Gary Busey.

Message To Underclassmen: None of you will ever do anything worth while. Calm down. Also, if any of you get the chance, get in a lot more fights.

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Parents/Guardians: Anne Ray; Ronnie Ray Activities: Jazz Band, Show Choir.

Future Plans: Go to college for psychology & become a monk.

Message To Underclassmen: Respect is earned, not given. Grow up.

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Parents/Guardians: Kimberle & Darrell Rea Activities: Guitarist in Jazz Band, Show Choir.

Awards: Metal.

Future Plans: Make my parents proud.

Message To Underclassmen: Pay attention, do as you’re told. Listen more than you speak, make the best of a bad situation.

Parents/Guardians: Jade & Michelle Casey Activities: FBLA, FFA, DECA, Skills USA, FCCLA, Student Ambassador at LCTC, Advisory Council at LCTC, Science Club, Spanish Club, Hi-Step.

Awards: High Honor Roll-4 yrs.

Future Plans: Attend Mickenzy Pittsburg State McCarter University’s nurse practitioner program.

Message To Underclassmen: Give your all in everything you do, enjoy high school while it lasts, be a good role model - you never know who is watching you.

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Parents/Guardians: Joe & Karen Morgan Activities: Swim Team, Upward Bound, Tae Kwon Do, Concert Choir, Literary Club, Carthage Explorers Program, Hi-Step, FCA, Drama Club, Science Club.

Awards: High Honor Roll, Student of the Quarter (Academics), LCTC Star Student of the Quarter, Upward Bound Oval Credit Scholarships, Upward Bound Job Shadowing Abigail Morgan Scholarships.

Future Plans: Studying criminal justice at UCM & completing my masters in 4 years. I will also intern with the FBI my senior year & hope to work my way straight into their anti-human trafficking unit.

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Parents/Guardians: Lesia Reno & Ron Reno Activities: My life revolves around art. I am an artist, dancer, photographer, a band & pottery student & crew for plays. I reflect my artistic through my physical appearance as well. Not only am I dancer, but an animal lover. I would like to incorporate art & marine life in my future.

Awards: Missouri Fine Arts Academy, High Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Drama Raquel Nichole Club, Relay for Life, Art Club, Lamar Tiger Pride Reno Band, Creative Movement, SPAM, Pottery.

Future Plans: My plan consists of going to college. I know I want to have art & marine biology, I just haven’t made any big drastic choices yet. I’ll get it figured out.

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LAMAR Parents/Guardians: Michelle Morgan; Sam Morgan; Greg Rice Activities: Forensics, Theater, Acting, Media Tech.

Awards: 3rd, 4th & 5th Places in Forensics; “Most Improved Actor Award”; “Funniest Actor Award”.

Future Plans: Find a job, then start a cartoon about a turtle who is a scientist & call Brandon Scott him “Norm Gurt the Rice Scientist”. Then for no reason punch Gene Grounds in the dimples.

Message To Underclassmen: Turtles need to be called ‘Turts’. And just don’t give up no matter what because you will always win as long as you never give up.

Parents/Guardians: Danny & Laverna Rice Activities: Woodworking, Football, underwater basket weaving, clash of clans, getting that DQ sway on.

Awards: 1st Team All District, 1st Team All Conference, 1st All State.

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Parents/Guardians: Tim & Diane Riegel Activities: Varsity Cheerleading-4 yrs., Track & Field-3 yrs., Science Club Secretary, STUCO Rep, Sub Debs.

Awards: Tiger Award, NCA All American Nominee-4 yrs., NCA All American Team-2 yrs., Pin-It-Forward Award.

Future Plans: Attend Missouri State Kylie Riegel University & pursue a degree in exercise science & nutrition.

Message To Underclassmen: The planned nights will never go as planned. The spontanious nights will always bring surprises. And the nights you don’t do anything are nights wasted.

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Parents/Guardians: Bryan & Penny Robertson Activities: Softball-4 yrs., Basketball-4 yrs., FCA-4 yrs., FCCLA-1 yr., Science Club-1 yr., Collision Youth at First Baptist Church of Lamar-6 yrs.

Awards: 2nd Team All Big 8 Pitcher-2010; 1st Team Big 8-2011, 2012, 2013; Big 8 Player of the Year-2012, 2013; 1st Team All District- 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014; 1st Team All Region-2011, 2012, 2013; 2nd Team All State-2012; 1st Team All State-2013; 1st Team Emmie Roberston Academic All State-2010, 2011, 2012, 2013; All Ozarks 1st Team-2013.

Future Plans: Attend Pittsburg State & play softball while studying to become an elementary education teacher & later become a softball coach.

Message To Underclassmen: Set your goals high & never stop working for then. Hard work always pays off.

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Parents/Guardians: Curt & Susan Roland Activities: LHS Swim & Tennis Teams, Tigershark Swim Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, DECA, STUCO, NHS, Hi-Step, Class Secretary, City Clovers 4-H Club, Teen Leaders 4-H Club, Lamar United Methodist Youth Group & Praise Band, LHS Band Percussion & Drum Major.

Awards: LHS Swim Team 4 yr Letterman; Tennis 4 yr.

Kenna Roland Letterman; “Tiger Award” for swim, tennis & athletics; Rotary 4-Way-Test Essay Contest Winner; District Band Solo 1 Rating-3 yrs.; State Band 1 Rating; Nation DECA Anaheim, CA; District DECA 1st Place; Missouri Girl’s State Delegate.

Future Plans: Attend John Brown University & major in graphic design & marketing.

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Parents/Guardians: Elisabeth & Christophe Ronjat (French Parents); Mike & Vercie Keithly (American Host Parents) Activities: Simming, Track & Field, Spanish Club, Cultural Club (in the USA), handball, dance, special english & spanish classes (in France).

Awards: Tiger Award (Swimming Season), “Brevet des collèges Anaïs Ronjat Memtion Biem”: French middle school award.

Future Plans: Going back home to France, having my French graduation, trying to go to college in the US, find a job, getting married & have 4 kids.

Message To Underclassmen: “Everyone can rise above their circumstances & achieve success if they are dedicated & passionate Lamar License Office about what they 208 W. 12th • Lamar, MO do.” FOLLOW 682-3555 YOUR DREAMS!

Parents/Guardians: Steven & Belinda Rutledge Activities: Student Council, Drama Club, National Forensic League, Science Club, National Honor Society, Cultural Club.

Future Plans: I plan to attend MSSU in the fall to obtain my BSE in Tinsley Rutledge theater/communication education.

Message To Underclassmen: Our parents know more than we’d like to admit.

Parents/Guardians: Dale Wayne Scheetz; Loretta Lynn Scheetz Activities: Hanging out with my boyfriend & family, watching my nephew Brennon Keith Scheetz.

Awards: Skills USA Fall Leadership 2014.

Future Plans: Become a pediatric nurse & Brianna Lynn raising my son Rally Scheetz Wayne Kavanagh.

Message To Underclassmen: Grow up well; have fun.

Parents/Guardians: Mellisa Carr Future Plans: Live an awesome life.

Message To Underclassmen: You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have. -Bob Marley

Parents/Guardians: Ron & Pam Slater Activities: Volleyball-3 yrs., Band-3 yrs., Color Guard-4 yrs.

Future Plans: Go to college to major in graphic design & photography.

Message To Underclassmen: Don’t jump to conclusions.

Brittany Slater Keep your head up & don’t let others get in the way of your happiness. Do what makes you happy no matter what!

Parents/Guardians: Angela Enyeart & Luke Stanton Activities: Band-4 yrs., Color Guard-3 yrs.

Future Plans: Attend Crowder & become an RN, then go on & become a trauma nurse or doctor.

Message To Underclassmen: Follow your dreams & don’t let Taylor M anyone tell you that you can’t do it. You can do anything you put your mind to.

Jacob Daniel Rice

Isenhower Lumber Company 903 Gulf St. Lamar, MO • 417-682-5545

110 E 10th • Lamar, MO 64759 (417) 682-5065

Preston Seago

37A SW 1st Ln Lamar, MO

417-681-0200 or 1-800-813-4451

Chloe Marie Strong

37A SW 1st Ln Lamar, MO 417-682-2417

Parents/Guardians: John & Robin Turner Activities: Skills USA, FCCLA, Hi-Step, Student Council.

Awards: Lettered in Academics-4 yrs., Statesmanship Award-2 yrs.

Future Plans: Attend Crowder College for a phlebotomy certificate, then work on obtaining my laboratory technician degree.

Message To Underclassmen: Live your life for you, not anybody else.

Kassidy Turner

Engineering Telecommunications and Power

Stanton

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Parents/Guardians: Melanie Bogart & Terry Bogart; Nathaniel Strong Future Plans: Attend Pittsburg State University in the fall.

104 E. 11th St. P.O. Box 148 Lamar, MO 64759 417-682-5531

Blue Top Inn & Sweets

681-0999 682-9282 682-6034 682-3333

Lamar License Office

208 W. 12th • Lamar, MO 682-3555

Parents/Guardians: Heath Stilabower; Bridget Boswell Activities: Football-1 yr., under water basket weaving with Cody.

Future Plans: I plan to further my education in the automotive field at Pitt State. Also, become ASE Certified in automotive technology.

Tristen Message To Stilabower Underclassmen: A word to the wise ain’t necessary - it’s the stupid ones that need the advice.

Isenhower Lumber Company 903 Gulf St. Lamar, MO • 417-682-5545

Jct. I-49 & Hwy 160

Parents/Guardians: Kevin & Shelby Taffner Activities: Football-4 yrs., Basketball-2 yrs., Track-2 yrs., Baseball-2 yrs., FFA-3 yrs.

Awards: Big 8 All Conference Running Back 2nd Team-2013, All District Running Back 2nd Team-2013, State Track Qualifier 4x400 relay-2011, State Qualifier Ag Mechanics-2014, State Ethan Taffner Qualifier Readers Theater-2014.

Future Plans: Attend OTC-Springfield for 2 yrs. obtaining my assoc. of science, then onto MSU for 2 yrs. to finish my bachelors of science, then begin a career in laboratory technology.

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Parents/Guardians: Robert & Melissa Thompson Activities: Color Guard-4 yrs., Band-4 yrs., Basketball-3 yrs., Spanish Club-2 yrs., HiStep-2 yrs., NHS-1 yr., FCA-1 yr., Choir-1 yr., Science Club-1 yr.

Future Plans: Get a masters in psychology Mariah at Mizzou, and make a Thompson difference in somebodys life. Marry my true love & start a family.

Message To Underclassmen: Enjoy high school.

Don’t over work yourself here, when there is time to do that later.

Lamar Family Dentistry Have fun, live a little, but be Jeffery O. Moyer, DDS smart about it.

805 Broadway | Lamar, MO 64759

Parents/Guardians: Jeff Tucker; Jenny Tucker; Ted Koopmann; Noelle Bailey Activities: Football, Science Club, Weights.

Awards: Honor Roll, 3 time 1st Team All State Football, 3 time 1st Team All Area, 3 time All Conference.

Future Plans: Attend J.T. Tucker Baker University & play football & major in business finance.

Message To Underclassmen: Wear sunscreen; drink water.

Parents/Guardians: Mary Valentine & the late Marvin Valentine Activities: Choir.

Future Plans: Attend OCC & major in criminal justice.

Message To Underclassmen: It goes by quicker than you think. Enjoy every second!

Parents/Guardians: Rebecca & Chris Jones (American Host Parents); Yulia Abyzova, Danil Voronenko Activities: Tennis, Track, DECA, Spanish Club, Cultural Club - in America.

Awards: The dancer of the month (ballroom dance), the FLEX winner, snowboarding awards, awards for different school olympics.

Future Plans: Going back to Russia, graduating school Vera Voronenko there, applying for college in the USA or Europe, developing my flower business, creating a family & hopefully traveling around the world.

Message To Underclassmen: American high school is awesome, so try to enjoy this amazing time of your life. Try to take as much as possible out of it; learn & participate. And don’t forget to dream BIG because the dreams always come true if you Chris & Becci Jones believe in them & yourself :) Jones Plumbing,

Parents/Guardians: Cheryl Epperson Future Plans: Work.

Madisson Valentine

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Heating and Air Conditioning

202 W. 9th Street • Lamar, MO 64759 (417) 682-2780

Longhorn Produce, Inc. Serving 48 States

70 SE 1st Lane • Lamar, MO 64759 417-681-0200 or 1-800-813-4451

Andrew Willet

Castle Shoe Shop 112 W. 10th Lamar, MO 64759

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LAMAR/LOCKWOOD Parents/Guardians: Kenneth & Catherine Williams Activities: Singing, dancing, hanging with friends, spending time with my family.

Awards: Gallon Grad, Statesman Award (Skills USA: 2012-2013).

Future Plans: Work, go to Crowder College to become a nurse, get Kimberly married, have kids, work Williams in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Message To Underclassmen: Enjoy high school while you can. It goes by way faster than you think. Get your A+ hours done so you can pay for college. Have fun, but stay out of trouble.

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Lamar, MO 64759

Parents/Guardians: Charles & Karen Wingert Activities: FFA-3 yrs., Skills USA-1 yr., DECA-1 yr.

Future Plans: Going to cosmetology school, become a hair dresser & pursue modeling.

Message To Underclassmen: Pay Tessa N. Wingert attention in school, get good grades & never let yourself think you can’t achieve your dreams, because if you want something, you can get it!

Parents/Guardians: Mike & Georgia DeWitt & Robert Wynn Activities: Cheerleading-4 yrs., FCCLA-2 yrs., DECA-1 yr., FBLA-1 yr.

Awards: Tiger Award for Cheerleading sophomore yr., 3.0-3.5 Honor Roll-4 yrs.

Future Plans: Going to Crowder in the fall to Shelby Wynn get basics for pre-med, then transferring to MSSU to finish nursing program.

Message To Underclassmen: Don’t take time for granted cause soon enough high school is over & your out in the real world.

Parents/Guardians: Ann & Mike Kelley Activities: Tennis, Swimming, Cultural Club, Drama Club, Forensics, Show Choir, Jazz Band, Track, DECA. Awards: Forensics 1st Place in Big 8 Conference, Forensics Trophy, Show Choir 1st Place Trophy, Track 2nd & 3rd Place in 4 by 4 & 4 by 2.

Future Plans: Go back to Armenia, complete Lia Kelley my senior year to get a diploma, enter the American Yeghoyants University of Armenia, (Yoga Pants) which is a branch of California State University & open my own dancing school. Also, visit my second family here in Lamar.

Message To Underclassmen: Whatever is on your mind, even the most unbelieveable dreams, achieve them. Just be careful; somethimes the things we dream are not the ones we need!...Smile :)

Castle Shoe Shop

D

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Parents/Guardians: Bruce & Toni Bartlett Activities: FCCLA, FBLA, NHS, Yearbook, Math League & Softball.

Awards: Softball Lettered-4 yrs. and won 1st at conference art show.

Future Plans: I will be attending Missouri Southern State University.

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Mike & Ann

KELLEY

Kelsey Bartlett

713 Main • Lockwood, MO 417-232-4411

Parents/Guardians: Laura Livingston; Shannon Brooks Future Plans: Graduate from UCM.

Jared Bayless

Kodiak Trailers Mfg. 2 Route N • Lockwood, MO 65682

417-232-5090

Parents/Guardians: Eric & Staci Bruner Activities: FBLA, NHS, Basketball, Track, Stuco & Math League.

Awards: Top 10 in class.

Future Plans: Attend OTC, then transfer to Mizzou.

Shane Brooks

Keygan M. Bruner

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417-232-4585

Parents/Guardians: Cindy French Activities: Cheerleading, Softball, NHS, Drama, FBLA, FCCLA, Yearbook.

Awards: Spirit Award, Gold in Hospitality Star Event (FCCLA), AllAmerican Cheerleader, Cheerleading Letter-4, Softball Letter-2, 2nd place VFW Art Contest.

Future Plans: I will be attending MSU in the fall to study graphic design.

Teresa French

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LOCKWOOD Parents/Guardians: Greg Allen & T.J. Killingsworth Activities: FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, NHS, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball & Yearbook.

Awards: Academic Letter-4 yrs., Softball Letter-1 yr., Volleyball, Basketball, FFA State Degree, 2 FFA Chapter Proficiencies, won the Madison Allen Optimus Club Essay Contest.

Future Plans: Attend Missouri State University, recieve a bachelors in LOCKWOOD chemistry and Farmers Exchange my pharmacy 417-232-4525 doctorate.

107 W. 6th • Lockwood, MO

Parents/Guardians: Stanley Backs; Cheryl & Willie Stefan Activities: Volleyball, Track, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA & NHS. Future Plans: Go to Missouri State and get my nursing degree.

Parents/Guardians: Lisa & Brandon Berona Activities: Football Basketball, FFA, FCCLA, Skills USA. Awards: Varsity Football Letter, Honorable Mention Defensive End and Tiger Team Award (Football 2013).

Future Plans: I plan Cameron M. to attend OTC for 2 Berona years, then transfer to a 4 year university to get a degree in graphic design. Then move back to my home beach town on the central coast of California.

Parents/Guardians: Dawn M. Laxson; Steve M. Brabo, Sr.

Katelyn Backs

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Andy Warren Brabo

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Irene Finley, Broker

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Milt McDonald, Broker

Parents/Guardians: Jerry Chambers, Paula & Dave Dickenson Activities: Football Letter-4 yrs., Basketball Letter-2 yrs., Track Letter-2 yrs., Math League, FBLA-2 yrs., NHS. Awards: 1st Team AllDistrict Running Back-2 yrs., 2nd Team AllBrent Chambers District Running Back, 1st Team All-Conference Running Back-3 yrs., 1st Team All-Area Running Back-2 yrs.

Future Plans: I plan to attend the University of Central Missouri and obtain my bachelor of science degree in civil engineering.

(Next to Bowling Alley in Lockwood.)

Parents/Guardians: Jess & Lisa Comer Activities: Football, Basketball, Track, NHS, FBLA. Awards: 2012: SRVC Honorable Mention Defensive End; 2013: 1st Team SRVC Offensive Line, 2nd Team SRVC Defensive End, 2nd Team Dakota Comer SWMFBCA Offensive Line, 2nd Team SWMFBCA Defensive Line, 1st Team All-District Offensive Line.

Future Plans: Attend OTC for 2 years, transfer to 4 year college to finish my degree.

417-232-4585

LOCKWOOD

Parents/Guardians: Shown Eccher; Angela Berlekamp

TIGERS

Caleb Eccher

Baccalaureate Wednesday, May 7th | 7:00 p.m.

Lockwood High School Gym Commencement Sunday, May 11th | 2:00 p.m.

Lockwood High School Gym

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Parents/Guardians: Pam & Dave Eaves Activities: Band-4 yrs., FCCLA-4 yrs., Spanish Club-2 yrs., Literary Club-3 yrs., NHS-2 yrs.

Awards: District Honor Band member-4 yrs., 1 Rating at District Solo Competition 2013 & 2014, 2 Rating at State Solo Competition 2013, Academic Student of the Brandy Wrestler Year 2013.

Future Plans: I plan on getting a biology degree from Pittsburg State University, then continuing on to veterinarian or physical therapy school.

Message To Underclassmen: Always work hard & never give up on your 1105 Cherry St. dreams. Be Lamar, MO 64759 417-682-3551 mature & respect other Your Local Premier Dealer people.

Shorter & Sons

Shorter & Sons (Next to Bowling Alley in Lockwood.)

Parents/Guardians: Larry & Teresa Coose; Danielle & Chad Reynolds Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Track, NHS, Math League, Yearbook, FFA, FBLA, FCCLA. Awards: 2013 Volleyball: 1st Team All Conference, 1st Team All District, 2nd Team Madison Grace All Region, Lettering-4 Coose yrs.; Basketball: 2013-14 1st Team All Conference, 1st Team All District, Lettering-4 yrs.; Track: Lettering-3 yrs.

Future Plans: Going to OTC to get my business transfer degree FARMERS MUTUAL and go to INSURANCE COMPANY OF DADE COUNTY MSU.

Kirsten Wood

Longhorn Produce, Inc.

Parents/Guardians: Brian & Charity Bayless Future Plans: Join the army.

Prairie Mercantile

Parents/Guardians: Melissa Wood; John Baggs Activities: SPAM Club, Drama Club.

Awards: Honor Roll-4 yrs.

Future Plans: College, career, marriage, kids.

Message To Underclassmen: Love the life you live. Live the life you love. Never underestimate yourself.

Never give up on yourself.

Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO

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Parents/Guardians: Steve & Amy Fyfe Activities: Softball, Cheerleading, FCCLA, NHS. Awards: 2nd Team All Conference Softball, 1st Team All Conference Softball, All American Cheerleader, Captain of Cheer Squard.

Future Plans: Attend college to become an occupational therapy assistant.

Class Motto “Life brings tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry, the smiles fade, but the memories last forever.”

Class Flower Carnation Class Colors Red, Black and Silver TOP TEN IN THE CLASS

Shea Fyfe

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Valedictorian: Micala Gillen Salutatorian: Maggie Schmiegelow 3. Dakota Comer 4. Madison Allen 5. Tanner Patton 6. Ethan Manke 7. Kelsey Bartlett 8. Brent Chambers 9. Dacia Ingels 10. Keygan Bruner

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I hope your dreams take you to the corners of your smiles, to the highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities, and to the most special places your heart has ever known. ~Author Unknown

Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO

www.lamardemocrat.com

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LOCKWOOD/LIBERAL Parents/Guardians: Brian & Lisa Gillen Activities: FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, Student Council, National Honor Society, Softball, Cheerleading, Math League, Yearbook, Academic Team.

Awards: Academic Letter-4 yrs., Softball Letter-4 yrs., 2012 Missouri Agribusiness Academy member, represented at Missouri Girls State, received FFA Micala F. Gillen State Degree, 2 Area Proficiency Awards.

Future Plans: Attend the University of Missouri in Columbia and major in animal sciences. Then I plan to attend school to be a large and small animal veterinarian. I, then plan to move back to southwest Missouri, begin Town & Country Tire Co. Kevin & Penny White, Owners my practive and have a 417-232-4266 family.

108 E. 7th • Lockwood, MO 65682

Parents/Guardians: Eddie & Christina Ingels Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, FCCLA, FBLA, NHS. Future Plans: Go to college and have fun.

Parents/Guardians: Marvin & Deborah Oeltjen Activities: FFA, FBLA, NHS, Football, Baseball, Yearbook.

Awards: 3rd Team All State Tight End, 2nd Team All Area Linebacker, 2nd Team All Conference Linebacker, Honorable Mention All Conference Tight End, 1st Team All District Defensive End, 1st Team All Conference Robert Carl Defensive End, Honorable Oeltjen Mention All Area Defensive End, Baseball Letter-4 yrs., State FFA Degree, Area FFA Degree.

Future Plans: Attend the University of Missouri and obtain a dual major in animal and plant science with a minor in agricultural Town & Country Tire Co. economics and Kevin & Penny White, Owners come back to the family farm 417-232-4266 to start a family 108 E. 7th • Lockwood, MO 65682 and farm.

Parents/Guardians: Debby & Trent Patterson Activities: FCCLA, FBLA, FFA, Yearbook, Softball.

Awards: Proficiency for FFA, Softball Letter-3.

Future Plans: Going to OTC for two years, then going to MSU to get my early childhood education.

Parents/Guardians: Randy & Kerri Sangster Activities: Basketball, Softball, FCCLA (officer), FFA (officer), Skills USA (officer), FBLA, NHS, Class Officer.

Awards: Statesmen Pen Skills USA-2 yrs., Academic Letter-4 yrs., Basketball Letter-2 yrs., Mercedee Dawn Softball Letter-2 yrs., Sangster Volleyball-1 yr., FFA Best Production Chapter Award, Forage Area & State Degree, Outstanding Student Award (LCTC).

Future Plans: Going to college, getting 4 year degree in Good Shepherd nursing, then going into the Nursing Home 200 W. 12th • Lockwood, MO 65682 Navy.

Parents/Guardians: Jennifer & Michael Thieman; Brent & Heather Schmiegelow Activities: FBLA, FCCLA, NHS, Math League, Student Council, Cheerleading.

Awards: Salutatorian, Cheerleading Co-Captain 2010-2012 & 2014, Cheerleading AllAmerican-4 yrs.

Maggie Leigh Future Plans: I plan to Schmiegelow attend the University of Central Missouri and obtain my bachelor of Town & Country Tire Co. the arts degree Kevin & Penny White, Owners in interior design 417-232-4266 with a minor in enterpreneurship. 108 E. 7th • Lockwood, MO 65682

417-232-4571

Parents/Guardians: Jim & Shonna Kramer; Tim Willis Activities: FCCLA, FBLA, NHS, Softball.

Future Plans: Go to nail tech school and then go to college.

Melandra Brooke Willis

Parents/Guardians: Mary & Bill Terry Activities: Cheerleading & Softball.

Future Plans: Get married, settle down and raise a family.

Dacia-Lynn Ingels

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Parents/Guardians: Brian & Tina Patton Activities: Basketball, Track, FBLA, FFA, NHS. Future Plans: Go to College of the Ozarks.

Destiney Lyn Patterson

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Tanner Patton

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SEAN HOLMAN

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Ethan Axel Manke

Parents/Guardians: Tanya & Gary Rhodd Activities: Softball.

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Hanna Jo Michelle Rhodd

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Parents/Guardians: Larry & Brenda Spain Activities: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track, FFA, FBLA, NHS. Awards: Football: 2011-Honorable Mention All Conference WR & DB, 2012-1st Team All Conference WR, 1st Team All District WR, 2nd Team All Conference DB, 2nd Team All District DB, SWMFBCA 2nd Team Isaac Spain WR,; 2013-Honorable Mention All Conference WR, Honorable Mention WR SWMFBCA. Future Plans: Attend Linn Tech for 2 years training in electrical distribution, hopefully, find 506 South Main a job close to Golden City, MO home.

417-537-4741

Parents/Guardians: David & Teri Sparkman; Livee & Billy Bellah Activities: Basketball, FCCLA, NHS, Math League, FFA, Yearbook.

Awards: FFA Chapter Proficiency, Basketball Letter-4 yrs., Softball-1 yr.

Future Plans: I am going to go to OTC with Darian Marie the A+ Program, then Sparkman transferring to Missouri State to possibly get a degree Good Shepherd in speech Nursing Home pathology.

Parents/Guardians: Brett & Angela Berry; Joy & Denas Arnold Activities: I am an active member in Skills USA & a softball player.

Future Plans: I plan on going to Pittsburg State University for graphic design. Graduate from Pitt State, get a job, then settle down & have 2 boys.

Message To Underclassmen: Shoot for the stars, the sky is the limit.

Parents/Guardians: Thomas Buchanan; Trudy Buchanan Future Plans: Leave June 17 for Air Force basic training & make a career out of the military.

Message To Underclassmen: Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do & remember when in doubt, poke it with a stick.

Cooky’s Cafe

200 W. 12th • Lockwood, MO 65682 417-232-4571

LIBERAL Parents/Guardians: Harley & Piper Beckwith Activities: Basketball-4 yrs., Track-4 yrs., Football-3 yrs., FCA-3 yrs., FBLA-1 yr.

Future Plans: To earn my associate at Pittsburg State University, then attend KU Med School to become a physical therapist.

Message To Underclassmen: Stay classy Liberal, Missouri!

Haiden Dakota Phillip Beckwith

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Katiee Kuhn

Parents/Guardians: Carl & Jessica Manke Activities: Football, 4-H, Scholars Bowl, FBLA, FFA, Math League, Student Council, NHS. Awards: All Conference Scholars Bowl, Business Law Districts, Academic Awards.

Future Plans: Use A+ program at Crowder, transfer to the University of Missouri, go to law school and become a lawyer.

Tia Renà Berry

206 W 1st Street • Lamar, MO 417-682-5718

Truman Healthcare 1300 E. 12th St. | Lamar, MO 64759 417-682-3375 | www.thorco.com

LIBERAL

BULLDOGS COMMENCEMENT Sunday, May 11th 3:00 p.m.

Liberal High School Gym CLASS MOTTO “The dream of today is the way of tomorrow.”

TOP TEN IN THE CLASS Valedictorian: Kyle Kentner Salutatorian: Tucker Dermott 3. Trevor Harvey 4. Braidi Morrow 5. Rachel Dugan 6. Nicole Sprenkle 7. Austin Spivey 8. Kami Frieden 9. Kayla McCollough 10. Joshua Lanz

Jacob Buchanan

Parents/Guardians: Joe & Crystal Clark Activities: Baseball-1 yr., Track-1 yr., Football-4 yrs., FFA-2 yrs., FCA-2 yrs.

Future Plans: Work with my brother-in-law on an oil rig & become a driller.

Message To Underclassmen: Chayce Johnston, I will miss you. I will come see you at school & watch you play football.

Love you.

Cody Clark

WAREHOUSE TIRE OF LIBERAL

107 S. Main • Liberal, MO • 417-843-4711

Hydraulic Hoses Made

Parents/Guardians:Joel & Kimberly Dermott Activities: Football, Baseball, FFA, FBLA, FCA, National Honors Society.

Awards: 3 time All State Academic Football Award, FFA Area Scholarship Award, FFA Area Chapter Award, 2 time FFA Area Proficiency Award in Joel Tucker Wildlife & Forestry Dermott Management, MSSU Business Competition 1st Place Business Management.

Future Plans: Attend Pittsburg State University & major in business management.

Message To Underclassmen: Dingman Insurance Agency You can’t ever Lester & Vicky Dingman, Agents go wrong with 138 S. Main • Liberal, MO 64762 417-843-2404 • 417-843-2979 hard work & dingmaninsurance@gmail.com dedication.

206 W 1st Street • Lamar, MO 417-682-5718

Parents/Guardians: Heather & Jason Coleman Activities: Baseball, shed hunting, going to the break on Saturday nights, fishing, bon fires, working out, deer hunting.

Future Plans: Major in law enforcement & to play college baseball.

Message To Underclassmen: YOLO.

Dillon Michael Coleman

Double S Dirtworks

417-843-2185

All types of excavation work.

Parents/Guardians: David & Allison Dugan Activities: Volleyball-4 yrs., Basketball-4 yrs., Track-4 yrs., FCCLA-4 yrs., National Honor Society-2 yrs., Math League-3 yrs., Oakton United Methodist Youth Group.

Awards: Volleyball All District Team-2 yrs., Volleyball 1st Team All Conference team-1 yr., 1st Team All Conference & All Rachel Dugan District Team-2 yrs., Tony Dubry Classic Basketball Tournament All-Tournament Team-1 yr.

Future Plans: Attend Fort Scott Community College on a volleyball scholarship for two years, then finish out my degree at some other university.

Message To Underclassmen: Be who you are day in & day out.

Don’t let what the world says change you & have fun!

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LIBERAL

Parents/Guardians: Rex & Vera Frieden Activities: FCCLA, FBLA, FFA, Yearbook, National Honor Society.

Awards: 4 FFA Proficiency Awards, A & B Honor Roll, State FFA Degree, FFA Leadership Award, FFA Scholarship Award.

Future Plans: Attend Kami Rose Missouri Southern State Frieden University to obtain a degree in radiology.

Message To Underclassmen: Always make good decisions.

Seed & Farm Supply Liberal, MO

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Parents/Guardians: Leroy & Ginger Hubbard Activities: Baseball-2 yrs., FBLA-1 yr., FFA-1 yr.

Future Plans: Attend Pittsburg Sate & major in constructional management.

Message To Underclassmen: Chayce Johnston - I will also miss you. I will also come watch you play football. I also love you.

Levi Hubbard

Henegar Garage 101 S. Main • Liberal, MO 417-843-6165

Parents/Guardians: Don Kentner & Shelley Kentner Activities: Basketball, Track, Scholar Bowl, FBLA, NHS. Awards: 1st Team All Conference in Scholar Bowl & National Merit Scholar Nominee.

Future Plans: Go to college at Missouri Kyle Kentner S & I, get a job as an engineer, and (in retirement) become a cartoonist.

Message To Underclassmen: Work hard, don’t be lazy, don’t repeat yourself unnecessarily, & don’t be redundant.

Parents/Guardians: Brian & Ruth Gazaway Activities: Playing softball & basketball, FBLA, NHS, Yearbook.

Awards: 2nd Team All Conference for Softball, Honor Roll.

Future Plans: Attend Missouri Southern State University & become a dental hygienist.

Message To Underclassmen: Always take chances & strive for greatness.

Taylor MaLaine Gazaway

Parents/Guardians: Max & Angela Long Activities: Football, Basketball, Baseball, FFA, FBLA, FCA, Drama, National Honor Society.

Awards: A & B Honor Roll, Leadership Award, Area Degree in FFA, State Qualifier for SAE’s.

Austin Long Future Plans: Go to Missouri State & become a physical therapist or go to Pitt & major in business management.

Message To Underclassmen: Stay in school. Be smart & make memories to last a lifetime.

Mary’s Flower Cart Cafe

101 S. Main • Liberal, MO 417-843-6165

136 S. Main • Liberal, MO 417-843-3453

Parents/Guardians: Carl & Deniece Jungmann Activities: Football-4 yrs., Basketball-3 yrs., Baseball-2 yrs., Track & Field-4 yrs., FBLA-4 yrs., FFA-3 yrs., FCA-3 yrs., National Honor Society-2 yrs.

Awards: Track & Field State Meet 3rd Place Class 1 Pole Vault 2012 Jake Jungmann & 2013; Football All Conference Honorable Mention Defensive Back; FBLA Help Desk 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 2nd.

Future Plans: Attend college & get a degree in mechanical engineering.

Message To Underclassmen: Enjoy high Member Liberal Branch FDIC school while it Main Facility lasts.

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Parents/Guardians: Shawn Junker & Jennifer Weston Activities: Football-4 yrs., Basketball-4 yrs., Track-4 yrs., Drama-1 yr.

Awards: FFA Green Hand Degree Future Plans: Attend PSU, get a degree in secondary education, Paul Johannes teach history & coach Junker II high school football.

Have a big family & do whatever I can to make my family proud.

Message To Underclassmen: Stand up for what you believe in, even it your standing alone.

Parents/Guardians: Scott & Melanie Kirby Activities: Football-4 yrs., Basketball-4 yrs., Baseball-4 yrs., FFA-4 yrs., FCA-4 yrs.

Awards: Green Hand Degree, Chapter Agibusiness Star, Area Winner in Agriculture Sales Entrepreneurship, Area FFA Degree Kale James Kirby Area Winner in Beef Production.

Future Plans: Attend Missouri State University & graduate with a degree in agronomy.

Message To Underclassmen: Stay humble.

Parents/Guardians: Heidi Lanz & Greg Lanz Activities: Football, Track, Scholars Bowl, FBLA, FCA. Future Plans: Going to Missouri S & T. Message To Underclassmen: Learn gooder grammer.

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Parents/Guardians: Steve & Valerie McCollough Activities: Volleyball, Cheerleading, FCCLA, Math League, National Honor Society, Choir, FBLA. Awards: Choir: 1 Rating at Districts-2 yrs., 3 Rating at State-2 yrs., All District Honor Kayla Choir-2 yrs.

McCullough Future Plans: Attend Crowder College & get my EMT certificate. Work a while, then go back to college to work on my nursing degree to become an ER nurse.

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Parents/Guardians: Steven & Latisha Potter Activities: FBLA, Drama.

Awards: FBLA: 2nd Place in Public Service Announcement, 3rd Place in General Business, 4th Place in Business Plan.

Future Plans: Attend college while in the Sarah Potter Navy.

Message To Underclassmen: Don’t do or say anything stupid.

Kepp your friends close & live by this: “If nobody from the future comes back to tell you not to do something, how bad can the idea really be?”

Parents/Guardians: Todd & Amanda Robertson Activities: Playing basketball, softball & volleyball; FFA; FCA; FCCLA; NHS; Oakton Youth Fire.

Awards: 1st Team All Conference for Basketball, Leadship Award for FFA. Baylee Robertson Future Plans: Attend the University of Arkansas to get a nursing degreee.

Message To Underclassmen: There’s nothing better than someone who works hard at everything they do.

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Parents/Guardians: Jody Henegar & Dan Henegar Activities: FFA-4 yrs., Choir-2 yrs.

Awards: FFA Green Hand Award, FFA Chapter Award.

Future Plans: Go to college at MSSU & major in dental hygiene.

Message To Michaela Underclassmen: Don’t Henegar blink, guys. It goes faster than you would think! Be nice to each other & always be willing to lend a helping hand to others!

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Parents/Guardians: Bruce & Val Kelsey Activities: Track-1 yr., FFA-4 yrs., Scholar’s Bowl-3 yrs., Drama-3 yrs.

Awards: 2013 Art Show “Best in Show: 3-D Exhibit”; MSSU Business Competition 2nd Place “Free Enterprise Public Speaking”; FFA Green Hand, Chapter & Area Tyler Kelsey Degree; FFA Proficiency Area Grain Production Placement; 4 FFA Chapter Proficiencies.

Future Plans: Attend PSU next year & go wherever the wind takes me.

Message To Underclassmen: Don’t fall to assimilation for fear of Seed & Farm Supply exclusion.

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Parents/Guardians: Nico Linsteadt, Erric Linsteadt Activities: Football-3 yrs., Baseball-2 yrs., FFA-4 yrs., FBLA-2 yrs., FCA. Awards: Letter in football, letter in baseball, Green Hand Award.

Future Plans: Go to college. Get a business management degree & own my own business.

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Parents/Guardians: Scott Mohlfeld & Vanessa Smith Activities: Basketball-4 yrs., FFA-4 yrs., Track-2 yrs., Baseball-1 yr.

Future Plans: Go to college & become successful.

Message To Underclassmen: Always have class.

Except for when going to class, always skip class.

Parents/Guardians: Melanie E. Tyler & William L. Niffen II Activities: Spent first three years of high school in Wagoner, OK. Activities include: Show Choir, Drama, active member of the Immanuel Southern Baptist Church of Wagoner.

Awards: Best Seller Award in Choir, as well as, the Most Dedicated Award in Vocal & Drama for performance as ballerina in the “Wizard of Cheyenne Oz” in Wagoner, OK. Nicholle Niffen Future Plans: Join the Navy. Later enter college & become a Chinese translater & work at the Pentagon.

Message To Underclassmen: Study hard & set your goals in life high. Always stive to be more than you are. Remember yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery & today is a gift. So live 1300 E. 12th St. | Lamar, MO 64759 each day as if it 417-682-3375 | www.thorco.com were your last.

Parents/Guardians: George & Beth Parsons Activities: Softball, riding horses, listening to country music.

Awards: Risen Ranch Cowboy Church Champion 2013 & lettering in softball 2014.

Future Plans: I don’t know.

Message To Underclassmen: Never give up on chasing your dreams.

There is a good reason they call these ceremonies "commencement exercises."

Graduation is not the end; it’s the beginning. ~Orrin Hatch

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Parents/Guardians: Erik & Rachel Miller Activities: Football, Basketball, Baseball, National Honor Society, FCA, Math League.

Awards: Football: SRVC 2nd Team Honorable Mention-2012, SW MO Football Coaches Association Honorable Mention-2012, SRVC Defensive End Honorable Mention-2013; SRVC Honorable Mention Punter-2013, All State Garrett Miller Punter-2013. Baseball: SRVC 1st Team All Conference-2012 1st Team All District-2012. Basketball: 2nd Team All District-2012, SRVC 2nd Team-2012, SRVC All Conference 2nd Team-2013, All District Team-2013, SRVC All Conference 1st Team-2014, All District-2014.

Future Plans: Go to college & get a degree in something.

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Parents/Guardians: Chris & Jacqui Nichols Activities: FCA, FFA, Football, Track & Field.

Awards: 2nd Team All Conference Track & Field, Ag Mechanics & Fabrication 2nd Place, FFA Area Degree.

Future Plans: Attend Missouri State University & get a Mason Nichols degree in agriculture business.

Message To Underclassmen: Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.

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Parents/Guardians: Levi & Kelly Morrow Activities: Track Manager-4 yrs, Choir Member-4 yrs., FBLA-4 yrs., FCCLA-4 yrs., Math League-3 yrs., National Honor Society-2 yrs., Dual Credit Classes, Student Council, and office of many organizations/clubs.

Awards: Board of Governor’s Scholarship from Missouri State, National Honor Society Member-2 yrs., Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America Vice President, 1st Place Voice of Democracy Competition, Senior Class President.

Future Plans: Attend Missouri Braidi Madison State University in the fall for a bachelor’s degree in special Ruth Morrow education. Receive a master’s in psychology & become a school psychologist. Get married in April 2015, build a house near my sister in Texas & one day have a big family & many pets (domestic & exotic).

Message To Underclassmen: Always be yourself & be kind to others. Have fun, but remember you are not invincible.

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Parents/Guardians: Bill & Bobbi Harvey Activities: Basketball-4 yrs., Baseball-4 yrs., FBLA-4 yrs., National Honor Society, Student Council.

Awards: Citizenship Award, 1st Team All Conference Basketball, DAR Good Citizen Award.

Future Plans: Major in nursing.

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Parents/Guardians: Don & Shelly Muncy Activities: FFA. Awards: FFA Greenhand, Chapter.

Future Plans: Go to college & start a family.

Message To Underclassmen: Make your high school years last, do not grow up as fast as you would like to.

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Parents/Guardians: Jamie Trout & Tammy Trout Activities: FFA. Awards: FFA, Agriculture Mechanics Award, Wildlife Management Award, Meats Evolution Award, Swine ProductionEntrepreneurship Award, Agriculture Mechanics Cody James Design & Fabrication Trout Award, & Agriculture Services Award.

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Parents/Guardians: Richard & Dorothy Spivey Activities: Football, Baseball, FCA, Math League, National Honor Society, Student Council.

Awards: Football Academic All State.

Future Plans: Attend Pittsburg State Austin Blake University & acquire Spivey a degree in computer information systems.

Message To Underclassmen: If you don’t do stupid things while you’re young, you’ll have nothing to laugh about when you’re old.

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P.O. Box 99 | Liberal MO 64762 Phone 417-843-6265 | Fax 866-535-4798 www.bartonmutualgroup.com

Parents/Guardians: Shawn Harris & Jason Harris Activities: Football-3 yrs., Track-1 yr., FFA-4 yrs.

Future Plans: Graduate from MWI. Start a career.

Josh West

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Parents/Guardians: Randy & Regina Sprenkle Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, FCA, FCCLA all 4 yrs.

FFA-2 yrs., Math League-3 yrs., National Honor Society-2 yrs., Truth & Peace Student Leadership Conference, Milford Christian Church Youth Group.

Awards: 2nd Team All Conference Softball-2 yrs., 2nd Team All Conference Basketball-2 yrs., 2nd Team All Conference Volleyball-1 yr., All Tournament Team Tony Dubray Classic Basketball Tournament-2 yrs., All Tourament Team Northeast Arma Softball Nicole Sprenkle Tournament-3 yrs., Liberal FFA Star Greenhand, Chapter FFA Creed Speaker Winner, Academic All State Basketball-2 yrs., Academic All State Volleyball-2 yrs.

Future Plans: I plan to attend Evangel University & obtain a degree in business management.

Message To Underclassmen: Each & every one of you have a special God-designed purpose. He created you to be a special individual, different from anyone else. And always remember, “If God is for us, then who can be against us.”

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Parents/Guardians: Gina Williams & Jeff Williams Activities: FCCLA-4 yrs.

Future Plans: Attend Pittsburg State University & go into graphic design. After that get a good job & start a family.

Message To Underclassmen: Fnjoy high school as much as you can because 4 years fly by.

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Parents/Guardians: Kevin & Kelli Sprenkle Activities: Cheerleading, FCCLA, Drama, Yearbook.

Awards: 2 Rating at Choir Districts last year & this year.

Future Plans: Attend Crowder College to become a nurse.

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Parents/Guardians: Elsie Grahn Activities: I like to read good books that interest me. I like to spend time with my family & friends. I also like to go on long road trips.

Awards: I have won 1st place in a few art shows.

Future Plans: My future plans are to go to college & have a nice family by the age of 30.

Message To Stormi Virginia Underclassmen: Don’t Eloise Wise regret anything & live your life to the fullest.

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GOLDEN CITY Parents/Guardians: Brad & Sara Beerly Activities: Skills USA-1 yr., FFA-3 yrs., Basketball-1 yr., Baseball-2 yrs. & Lettering-2.

Awards: Baseball Letter-2 yrs.

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Parents/Guardians: Darrell & Michelle McDonald Activities: Baseball-2 yrs., Basketball-2 yrs., FBLA-1 yr. and attended Missouri Boys State.

Future Plans: Attend MSSU and obtain a degree in business.

Message To Underclassmen: Enjoy these years while they last.

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Parents/Guardians: Roger & Cindi Sipes Activities: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track, FFA. Awards: Baseball Letter-3 yrs., Track Letter-1 yr., Academic Letter-1 yr., Basketball Letter-3 yrs., Football Letter-1 yr.

Future Plans: Get a successful job and attend college.

Message To Zechariah D. Sipes Underclassmen: Make the best of every moment because time goes by Brian’s Auto Center fast and once it’s 801 Main St. • Golden City, MO 64748 gone, you can’t get it back.

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Parents/Guardians: Samantha McCulley & Todd Howarth Activities: Volleyball-2 yrs., Cheerleading-2 yrs., FFA-3 yrs., Secretery-1 yr., FBLA-2 yrs., Parlimentary-1 yr., FCCLA-2 yrs., President-1 yr.

Awards: Volleyball Letter-2 yrs., Cheerleading-2 yrs., Natosha Howarth Honor Roll-3 yrs., Algebra 1B and Enterperneurship Award.

Future Plans: I plan to go to college and major in nursing.

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Parents/Guardians: Toni Marnelli, Paul Legenpelter Activities: Art, Volleyball, Work.

Future Plans: Going to City Pointe Beauty Academy.

Message To Underclassmen: Be yourself; don’t wish your senior year gone, cherish it. You only get one shot.

Parents/Guardians:Jeff Ritchie; Chanel & Lance Besendorfer Activities: Baseball-3 yrs., Basketball Manager-4 yrs., Jazz Band-4 yrs., FCA-4 yrs., FFA-2 yrs., Junior/ Senior Play-1 yr.

Awards: Academic Letter, Honor Roll-4 yrs., Greenhand Award, Spanish Award, Economics Award, 4 Dyson Daniel Basketball Letters, 4 Jazz Band Letters, 1 Ritchie Baseball Letter, Eagle Award 1 yr. in Baseball Future Plans: Go to college, entertain people and be the best person I can be.

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Parents/Guardians: Jack & Renee Row Activities: FBLA-1 yr., Secretary-1 yr.; Student Council-4 yrs., Class President-2 yrs.; National Honor Society-2 yrs; Yearbook Staff-2 yrs., Co-Editor & Editor; and Junior/ Senior Play-1 yr.

Awards: Highest GPA of class-4 yrs., Principal’s Honor Roll-2 Elizabeth Row yrs., High Honor Roll-1 yr., FBLA DistrictsTeam 2nd Place in Desktop Publishing.

Future Plans: Attend college at Missouri Southern State University and acquire a degree in secondary english education.

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Parents/Guardians: Jeff & Johnnie Taylor Activities: FFA-3 yrs., FCLA-1 yr., FBLA-1 yr., Cheerleading-2 yrs., Basketball-1 yr., Softball-1 yr.

Awards: Cheerleading Letter-2 yrs. and Basketball Letter-1 yr.

Future Plans: Go to MSU and get my bachelor’s degree in teaching and hopefully in the future have my doctorate’s degree.

Message To Underclassmen: Allisson Taylor Stay in school, do your best and enjoy your last year because one 502 Main Street day you’re gonna Golden City, MO 64748 look back and 417-537-0099 miss it.

Parents/Guardians: Frank & Luella Trudell Future Plans: Work.

Message To Underclassmen: Be yourself and study hard.

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Parents/Guardians: Dax & Michelle Wilson; David Lewis Activities: Softball-4 yrs., Art Club-3 yrs., FCA-1 yr., FBLA-1 yr., FCCLA-3 yrs., FFA-1 yr., Basketball Manager-1 yr.

Awards: Softball Letter-2 yrs., Basketball Letter-1 yr., Honor Roll4 yrs.

Kaitlyn Nichole Future Plans: Crowder College to get my RN in Lewis nursing.

Message To Underclassmen: Enjoy your senior year. It goes by way too fast. Never let anyone tell you that you can’t do something, believe in Golden Business yourself. Have Forms, Inc. fun! :)

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Parents/Guardians: Michael & Amber Weiser Activities: National Honor Society-2 yrs., FBLA-2 yrs., FCA-3 yrs., FFA-2 yrs., Art Club-4 yrs., FCCLA-1 yr., Junior/Senior Play-1 yr., Baseball-1 yr., Basketball-2 yrs., SRVC Math Contest-3 yrs., Yearbook-2 yrs.

Justin Weiser Awards: Academic Letter-3 yrs., High Honor Roll-3 yrs. and Glory of Missouri Awards.

Future Plans: Attend Pitt State and get my major in graphic communications.

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Parents/Guardians: Lisa Chaney & Howard Sheets Activities: Basketball-4 yrs., Softball-4 yrs., Volleyball-4 yrs., FFA-3 yrs., FBLA-3 yrs., NHS2 yrs.

Awards: FFA State Degree, Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizem Award.

Rachel Sheets Future Plans: Attend OTC and major in dental hygiene.

Message To Underclassmen: Graduate!

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Parents/Guardians: Ricky & Sheila Tubaugh Activities: Basketball-4 yrs., Lettering-3; Baseball-3 yrs., Lettering-3; Class President-2 yrs.; Class Vice President-2 yrs; FBLA-3 yrs; FFA-2 yrs; FCA-4 yrs; Art Club-3 yrs; Lamar Career & Technical CenterGraphic Design.

Awards: Fall Baseball-2011 Most Austin Lee Improved Player of the Tubaugh Year, Spring Baseball 2013 Defensive Player of the Year, Basketball 2013-14 MVP. Future Plans: Attend Missouri Southern State University, major in graphic design and minor in marketing.

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Parents/Guardians: Betty Berg, Mark Berg Activities: FFA & Art Club.

Future Plans: Go to college and just enjoy life.

Message To Underclassmen: Don’t rush through your senior year, take time and enjoy it.

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