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Courthouse to get new sidewalk in front of west entrance
LAMAR-The cracked and uneven sidewalk in front of the west entrance to the Barton County Courthouse will soon be replaced. The county commission opened two bids on the project, June 9, and awarded the contract to Sprouls Construction Company of Lamar for $8,500. The other bidder, a Carthage firm, submitted a bid that was $20 less, but the commission elected to choose the local company. The area to be replaced extends about 12 feet north and south from the courthouse’s west entrance and from there about half way to Gulf Street. The historic marker identifying the location where Senator Harry Truman accepted the 1944 vice-presidential nomination will be moved slightly forward toward the street. Sprouls is expected to start the project in about a week, and the job is to be completed no later than August 1.
City receives new fire rating, likely to lower some insurance premiums LAMAR-The city has been notified that its insurance rating will improve from the current rating of six to 5X, effective September 1. This see RATING, page 4A
LPD to hold checkpoint The Lamar Police Department, in conjunction with the Southwest Missouri D.W.I. Taskforce, will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint between the dates of June 20 and June 22. The goal for the checkpoint is to make sure that all motorists arrive to their destinations alive by taking intoxicated or impaired drivers off of the roadway. Contact Cpl. Dennis Cornell at 417-682-3546 for information regarding the checkpoint.
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By RICHARD COOPER It was Saturday, Nov. 15, 1997. An overflow crowd of more than 60 persons crowded into one of the meeting rooms of Thiebaud Auditorium to witness the bestowing of a well deserved honor on a quiet, unassuming citizen of Lamar. The National Weather Service had come to town to honor Russell Pierson with the John Campanius Holm Award for his 25 years of dedicated service as a cooperative weather observer. Only 24 other such awards were bestowed to cooperative weather observers, nationwide, that year. Robert Bonack, the operations control manager over the NWS’s 14-state central region, told the gathering he had never seen such a large crowd at a Holm presentation. He was amazed at the outpouring of letters from area officials and residents complimenting Pierson on his work. In fact, one letter came from the director of the National Weather Service. Always humble, Pierson thanked the NWS for its recognition and expressed his gratitude to his family for its support. Five years later, he
would be a finalist for the Thomas Jefferson Award, the highest award that can be conferred on a cooperative weather observer. For the Democrat, Russell was a valued colleague. For 32 years, he worked as a press man until the Democrat discontinued in-house printing and hired outof-town printers to do the work at a lower cost. Still, he wrote his weekly weather summary column. After turning in his column at the front desk, he would come back to Democrat file photos my office for a friendly chat. If I didn’t hear him Lamar’s weatherman of 37 1/2 years receiving the recognition enter, there would be a he had earned in a retirement ceremony, April 1, 2010, at the tap on the shoulder fol- Lamar United Methodist Church. Springfield Chief Meteorologist lowed by the unique Bill Davis presented the award. In the right photo, a beaming Pierson chuckle. Our Russell Pierson displayed the plaque to the large gathering of conversations included family, friends, and well wishers who attended the ceremony. weather as well as a wide Every bit of the start-up of my sell was the observer for 37 range of other topics. I finally came to realize that files was made up of photocop- 1/2 years, by far the longest of if Russell could write a week- ies of Russell’s material, which any of the 12 persons who have ly weather column, maybe I he generously made available performed that task. The second longest tenure was E. H. could write a monthly sum- to me. mary. However, I would need Lamar has had a continuously Adams, who was the observer a considerable amount of local operated cooperative weather from 1892 to 1916. weather data, all of which Rus- station since December, 1877, see WEATHER, page 3A sell had in his voluminous files. the oldest in Missouri. Rus-
Thanks in part to Bob Arnold's hard work, AOK to receive much needed bus
The Lamar Community Betterment met for their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 11, at the Wolf Center in Lamar. The meeting was called to order by Elaine Davis, who passed around the beginnings of the project book to be turned in to Missouri Community Betterment. She commented that she would be sending off the information July 15, and material needed to be in by June 31. The minutes were read by Barbara McDaniels, who also gave the treasurer's report in the absence of Ginnie Keatts. McDaniel also went over the TATS report for the month of May, showing an average ridership of 106 per day, with most rides per day being 135. Sixteen out of 20 days carried 100 plus riders. Due to the absence of Ron Hager, who had a conflict with another meeting, there was no see ARNOLD, page 4A
Lamar Democrat/Melissa Little As apparent by the many vehicles parked outside the Plaza Theatre, the Wednesday Matinee has proven to be a huge success this year, with the theatre open to any and all patrons on Wednesdays, at their 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. showings. A full schedule of movies is on the agenda up until August 13. Also pictured is the line at the concession stands, which has proven to be hugely popular, as well.
Budget committee to recommend surplus budget By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer
LAMAR-After two work sessions totaling about five hours, the city council’s Public Expenditures (budget) Committee will recommend a surplus budget to the full council when it meets June 23. Revenue will exceed expenses by $247,157. However, this is a recommended budget, and Committee Chairman Steve Gilkey said it could be subject to some revisions by the council before the final spending plan for 2014-15 is adopted. The fire department appeared to be the hardest hit
in reductions in its proposed budget. The amount for radios and pagers was reduced from $4,350 to $2,500. A new building and the land to put it on to give the department a presence east of the MNA Railroad was deleted ($260,000) as was $275,000 for a used ladder equipped fire truck. A digger truck for the electric department was eliminated saving $220,000. New stage curtains for Thiebaud Auditorium costing $10,000 were deleted, and the cost of a new refrigerator was lowered from $1,000 to $700. The request for a new freez-
er at the Aquatic Park was shaved from $500 to $300. The allocation of $2,400 for three television monitors for Memorial Hall was reduced to one monitor at $800. Safety surfacing around children’s rides in the city park was deleted, saving $64,000. The Transportation Tax Fund’s request for a new mower/tractor costing $34,000 was denied. Under capital improvements, the purchase of an unmarked car for over-the-road use by the police department at $18,800 was deleted. For improvement of water and sewer mains, $115,000
had been requested. That amount was reduced by $40,000 to an allocation of $75,000. There were some changes that went in the opposite direction. Maintenance and repair at the airport was raised from $5,000 to $10,000, and the sanitation department’s request for $10,000 for truck repairs was increased to $30,000. Earmarked for reserve was $150,000. The grand total of expenses for 2014-15 comes to $13,001,693. The grand total of all income comes to $13,248,850.
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CORRESPONDENTS Sheldon By DARLENE SHERIDAN
day, following a morning program, the families enjoyed a cookout at noon. I enjoyed the Phipps Family Reunion Sunday, June 8, at the Lamar City Park and in spite of the unseasonably cool June weather we had a wonderful day. We were lucky the rain held off until after 3 p.m., when people were heading home. Monday morning I received word from my cousin, George Cunningham, who was unable to attend due to his health that his grandson, Justin Smith, signed for another year with the San Francisco 49er’s football team. Justin and his wife have three sons and will return to Columbia when the football career ends. Dorothy Cross let me know Monday morning that she had received word of the death of Kenneth Roland, age 92, at Gravois Mills, on Saturday. Kenneth was a resident of the Bellamy neighborhood, east of Sheldon. He graduated from Sheldon High School in 1940. Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Danny Rice, age 54, who passed away on Sunday at the hospital in Joplin. Visitation was at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. The Sheldon Community Betterment meeting will be June 16, at 6:30 p.m., at the community building in the park. The books created by the Drury Vision Project will be available for viewing. Various projects will be discussed and plans will be made for implementation. Everyone is encouraged to attend. The Sheldon Baptist Church will hold vacation Bible school June 23-27. Each evening VBS will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Last Thursday June 6, we were in the bad storm as I had an early doctor's appointment in Joplin. The rain was dangerous, terribly high winds and the darkness was just as if it was night, making for an interesting trip. However, as we passed Carthage, the darkness began to lift and the rain changed to a steady downpour and we made the trip safely. I got to my appointment and had a good report, for which I’m very thankful. Lois LeVaugh told me of her recent trip to Hawaii. Lois and her sister-in-law, Nancy Kirby of Joplin, flew to Hawaii to visit Nancy’s son Kasey Kirby, who is in the Air Force and stationed on the island of Oahu. The first week they traveled to the National Museum at Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial and the Punch Bowl Cemetery. The second week they enjoyed the seating on the beach, watching the ocean waves and the flowers. They also visited the Dole Pineapple plantation and took a dolphin cruise. She said it was a most enjoyable vacation and is resting since her return home. Saturday evening I enjoyed a birthday party for my great-granddaughter, Harlow Phelps. Harlow is the two-year-old daughter of Bill and Lora Phelps and the granddaughter of Jim and Delores Honey and Pat and Carolyn Phelps of Carthage. Sheldon friends received word of the death of Melvin Ditmar in Guthrie Center, Iowa. Melvin and his wife Olive were former Sheldon area residents and were members of the Sheldon Jolly Senior Citizens. Sympathy is extended to Olive and the family. Services were held in Guthrie Center. Saturday, June 7, was the one day vacation BiBy GAIL LEAMING ble school at the Sheldon Christian Church. Forty- This week we all lost a eight children attended great friend and neighbor, the day of activities. Sun- as well as family mem-
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ber. I lost the friend and Milford lost the neighbor. Francis “Fran” Kelley Southern was one of a kind and they broke the mold with her. We will miss her sense of humor and love of life. I saw Tom and Wanda Breeden in Lamar and I haven’t seen them for years. I could only go to family night, as I left for the Winchell cousin get together this last weekend. Think Ron was looking forward to a weekend of rest. He spent his weekend with the Leamings. Those attending mine were Dianna Grey, Tammy Atterbury, Clea Kleeman, Linda Wagner, Chi-Chi Steele, Kamala Leaming and myself, along with Tammy’s friend Shonte from Liberty. Landon Steele gets a big thank you with all his help down at Branson. We celebrated Clea’s birthday as it was Flag Day. Kamala brought in gifts for Clea, me and Evelyn Gasper. Evelyn got it all together, but couldn’t come as there was an emergency in her husband’s family and they were in Knoxville, Teen. She sure was missed and we kept her posted by phone and pictures for three days. We only had the women this time. Last October we had the boys and girls on a cruise. I think we girls are getting together in a few months for a p.j. Party, so get ready girls.We returned home in time for Father's Day though. Janice Manka is not doing well with her back. Judy Pennell said she was almost bedfast after her trip to the doctor. Hope she is doing better this
week. Carol Patterson is back in the hospital in Kansas City, so she also is needing prayers. When I got home Ron had the yard mowed again right before the rain and I swear the corn around here has grown a foot. I hear our Twilla and Jules H. are back, so welcome to home. It is about time and just in time for the Golden City Days and the Lamar Fair days. Maybe we can find other things for you to do too. Ha. This has to be short and maybe sweet this week, as Ron and I are slated for appointments today all day and the rest of the week really. No rest for the weary it seems. Have a good week.
Maxine's Musings By MAXINE MORIN
Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO
ies Red Hat ladies gathered at The Marketplace for their June 12 meeting. Hostesses Maxine Chesnut, Juanita Schmitt and Donna Letton decorated the table using a Flag Day theme. Vases of American Flags were down the center, with favors of pencils, chocolate coins and home baked cupcakes. Following lunch of chicken or tuna salad on a bed of spring greens and slaw with a crescent roll, in keeping with Flag Day the servers brought out red, white and blue cheesecake for a lovely dessert. Later, group singing was led by Juanita Schmitt and Lois Wolf. Receiving the birthday song were Donna Wescott and Juanita Schmitt. Maxine Chesnut and Anna Feltenberger read poems. The meeting closed with singing, “God Bless America”. The
July meeting will be at 4 p.m., at McDonald's. Oh yes, everyone received an American Flag. (And to think...I missed all this). Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Dean Stratton, Golden City, on their 65th wedding anniversary. They celebrated with their children and families. The Stratton's were married April 24, 1949. I hope all the fathers had a great Father's Day. Eddie was visited by daughter, Sondra Riegel and family, which made 11 including grands and greats. She also brought dinner, which made me happy. As they were leaving, daughter Sue and John Lockridge came in with carrot cake. Son Mike, El Dorado Springs, called later in the evening. Nice day! Say a prayer for the safety of our troops. Until next time...
I do not get out much, but I miss the colorful spring flowers. Time marches on with green leaves on the trees and summer flower gardens. There is a garden just behind our house (at the neighbor's) which has a large zucchini plant. It has gorgeous yellow blossoms early of the morning. I have noticed lovely rose bushes around town. The monthly breakfast club met at the Pepper Mill last Tuesday. They enjoyed breakfast while chatting. Present were Doris Woods, Mettie Schreiweis, Barbara Schow, Linda Strong and Donna Wescott. The Lamar Classi Lass-
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for July 17 is Kathy Jenkins. Rosalee Potter will be the hostess on Tuesday, July 24.
Joann Jones was the hostess Tuesday, June 10. Imogene Williams won first and Dorothy Roberts and Norma Jean Harris tied for second. The hostess scheduled
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Weird Animals VBS to be hosted by Lamar United Methodist Church Lamar United Method- Where Jesus's Love is hosted at the church from Weird Animals, kids will ist Church invites chil- One-of-a-Kind. Weird Sunday, June 22 through learn about some of God's dren to Weird Animals: Animals VBS will be Thursday, June 26. At most creative creations! They'll participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing songs, play games, make and dig into yummy treats, experience cool Bible songs, play games, make and dig into yummy treats, GREENFIELD-The Greenfield’s city pool will aged to attend and public is invited to a be open from 8:30 p.m. bring friends! After sermulti-denominational to 10:30 p.m., for those vice activities include crusade that will be held who have attended the hot dogs and s’mores in Greenfield City Park, services. and a swimming party June 20-21. Saturday’s activities in- for those attending the Friday night features a clude a youth emphasis program. kids’ game time and gos- (middle and high-school This is a BYOC event, pel sing beginning at 6 age) with high-fun games bring your own lawn p.m. At 7 p.m., the camp and food starting at 6 chair or a blanket for meeting service will be- p.m. Prizes will be award- your comfort. gin at the bandstand, with ed. The program begins Groups from local a special program for at 7 p.m. (including priz- churches are needed to the children in the park! es, skits, and energizers). help with overseeing Red Ribbon Guest vocalist will be There will be a special the games and other Week is the oldTracy Davis. A message presentation by Captain parts of the program. est and largest from the Word will be and J. Anonymous. The To be a part of this drug prevenpresented by Evangelist Word will be brought by great event, or for more tion campaign Dwayne Cunningham. Pamela Falkingham. Area information, call 417in the country. After the camp meeting, youth groups are encour- 425-2077. Although the start-end dates can vary slightly depending on the organization and source, Red Ribbon Week generally takes place the last full week in October, with the weekends before and following the last full week included as appropriate celebration dates. Red Ribbon Week serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of children through a commitment to drug prevention and education and a personal commitment to live drug free lives, with the ultimate goal being the creation of a drug free America. And, perhaps more importantly, Red Ribbon Week commemorates the ultimate sacrifice
Healing Fire Crusade scheduled for June 20-21
experience cool Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies and test Science-Fun Gizmos that participants can take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them, through something called God sightings.
Weird Animals VBS is for kids from preschool through sixth grade and will run from 6 p.m. to 8:05 p.m. each day. Pre-register at lamarunitedmethodist.com and look for the VBS registration link. For more information call 682-3306.
made by DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who died at the hands of drug traffickers in Mexico while fighting the battle against illegal drugs to keep the country and its children safe. The Elks national drug awareness campaign is one of the top drug education programs in the nation and the Barton County Elks are strong supporters of the Red Ribbon campaign; providing all of our local schools with the ribbons given away to each child. The Barton County Elks would like to thank the Lamar, Golden City, Jas-
per and Liberal schools for their participation and assistance in continuing this noble campaign. The Elks want to encourage any schools in the immediate area, “who are not already provided ribbons”, to participate. If your school is not listed, you are encouraged to contact Ryan Fullerton (Elks Lodge No. 2800 youth activities director) at (417) 850-7159 or the Lamar Elks Lodge No. 2800 at (417) 682-3056 for information about being included for Red Ribbons and/or drug awareness literature.
Barton County Elks distribute red ribbons and drug awareness information to local schools
Weather, continued from page 1A In early 2010, Russell notified the Springfield office of the NWS of his intentions to retire. Larry Dooley, who heads up the cooperative weather observer program for the Springfield NWS region, tried to persuade him to stay six more months to fill out 38 full years of service. However, Russell felt it was time to go. A retirement reception in his honor was held, April 1, in the Fellowship Hall of Lamar’s United Methodist Church. In a press release at the time of the event, Dooley noted, “The success of our climatological program is due in great measure to conscientious citizens
like Russell. The records furnished by him added to our knowledge of the climate of the state of Missouri and of the United States.” In presenting Russell a plaque for his long years of service, Bill Davis, the chief meteorologist of the Springfield NWS office, called him a “true craftsman.” Finding an individual willing to serve as an unpaid volunteer for over three and one-half decades in such a vital task as weather observation and reporting is hard to come by. It’s doubtful Lamar and Barton County will ever see such a dedicated public servant come our way again.
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By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Last week I wrote about the wonderful time I had re-connecting while in New York City. This week
I will fill you in a little on our excursion. Everyone should see New York City at least once in their lifetime and I have been privileged to visit there myself several times;
however, this was a first for Gary. Now mind you I am not a world traveler, but have traveled enough in my lifetime to know the planning that it entails. Of course not flying in several years, we had suggestions from both sides of the family describing what to expect. Gary's side was doom and gloom and my side was “nothing to it”! Goes to show how traits can
run in families. We left early in the morning, arriving at my aunt's in KC, who drove us to the airport. We sailed through check in and scanning, and were soon on our way to the Big Apple. Ever since I have flown I have always selected a seat on the wing. I don't necessarily know why I do that, I think it has something to do with my mom telling me years ago that it was the safest place to be on the plane if it ever crashed. Evidently nobody filled Gary in on that because he couldn't believe that given the choice, I had chosen seats over the wing – not only on two planes there, but two planes home! Since he doesn't have a love of flying anyway, this didn't make him too happy but c'est la vie. Before leaving on our trip we scheduled and paid for a shuttle (a suggestion from guess who's side of the family), while my aunt that lives there informed me it would have been much faster and cheaper to take a cab. After having to wait on the shuttle pick up riders, and a drop off in the projects, we pulled up to the hotel and were astounded (in a good way!) The rooms were spectacular with three solid walls and one totally glass wall that had a view of the
Empire State Building, so every night we went to sleep with the curtains open, viewing the beautiful lights of the city; then early morning one of us would get up and shut them. We took off the next morning for our sightseeing expedition in lower Manhattan, seeing the usual sites of Battery Park, Statue of Liberty, Wall Street and ending up at the 911 Museum. Had we been in the neighborhood of Little Italy, which is where I usually caught the subway from my uncle's, there would have been no problem, but I wasn't sure where the nearest station was to the hotel, so I did what any reasonable person would do. I asked. I must have asked 10 people, mostly policemen, as I knew surely they must know the city. Each one told us a different way to go and if anyone has ever been in Lower Manhattan, it is next to impossible to tell which direction you are going. After walking literally miles and miles, we ended up at the subway and took the train to our destination. The next day we traveled uptown to Rockefeller Center, Fox News (I'm afraid to say my husband is a Fox news fanatic – everyone has their faults), The Empire State Build-
ing, Fifth Avenue, Time Square and ended up at Central Park, where we saw Imagine, the memorial to John Lennon. Having taken the subway uptown, we felt pretty secure in catching one on the way back to Chinatown, where we were staying. Wrong. We entered one that was roped off, so up the stairs we climbed again to get to street level and started heading south. At least here I knew my directions! Finally deciding it just wasn't worth it, we hailed a cab and rode in luxury and craziness all the way back to the hotel. The morning we had to return to LaGuardia, we decided to bypass the shuttle with no shocks, and madmen that drove like crazy, in exchange for a cab. I asked the concierge to hail a cab for us and she even tried to talk us out of it, saying there were cheaper ways. We stuck to our guns and 20 minutes and only $30.50 later we were at LaGuardia. The shuttle had cost $40! Customs at LaGuardia were quite a bit stricter than MCI, but before long we were through the gates and waiting for our flight. After walking for what seemed like 100 miles, it felt good to sit down, even if it was in a seat over the wing!
keting strategy. The March 12 survey covered the handling and dispatching of calls, fire department equipment, staffing and training, the water supply system, and hydrant water flow tests. The current class six rating has been in effect since 1995. Fire Chief Bill Rawlings says the improvement to 5X has been made possible by improvements in fire-
fighting equipment and water supply, as well as a revised grading schedule. However, he cautions that the 5X rating is about as good as the city can achieve with a volunteer paid-per-call staff and three full time employees. Rawlings commends the cooperation of the city of Lamar, the rural membership program, equipment upgrades and maintenance, and the
work of a staff of dedicated firefighters, who are on call 24/7. He stresses the department’s goal of protection of life and property.
More members are sought for the rural membership program. Information on joining is available at 417-6825512.
Jerod Morey reported that summer camp at AOK is up and running, with 90 children enrolled. He reported that the bus they currently own is on its last leg and that thanks to the effort of Bob Arnold, who has since passed, and the Lamar United Methodist Church, a new bus would be delivered to AOK in mid July, causing much excitement. He also stated that they are still working on grants and still plan to take all of the children on an end of summer trip to Silver Dollar City. He also stated that the camp had several new children enrolled. Morey said that AOK would host a mid-summer family night on July 8, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., complete with yard games. August 5 will be parent night, where those attending can show off what they have done over the summer. AOK is still taking applications for summer camp. Kuhn reported that the roof was replaced on the Barco Drive-In Theatre at a cost of $4,000. A $1,000 donation had been given towards the repair, which helped immensely and was appreciated. The
drive-in is now open Friday through Tuesday. Blanchard reported that the Change Club had been in correspondence with MoDOT and that a six foot wide walking trail would be available on the new overpass, going from 1st Street to the hospital. She also reported that the hospital auxiliary would be sponsoring a Books Are Fun book fair on July 25 and 26. Davis reported that 4-H is currently working with the fourth and fifth graders at East Primary during summer school. She also stated that 26 young people from Barton County would be attending 4-H Camp this year. With no other business the meeting adjourned to meet again at 12 noon on Wednesday, July 9, at the Wolf Center in Lamar.
USDA Service Center Customer Appreciation Day was well attended
On Wednesday, May 21, the USDA Service Center held its annual Customer Appreciation Day. Approximately 116 area farmers and landowners came and enjoyed a barbecue beef lunch served by employees of Barton County SWCD, NRCS and FSA agencies.
Rating, continued from page 1A is a result of a survey by a representative of the Insurance Service Office (ISO) on March 12. ISO rates the fire suppression capabilities of a community, which is used by most insurance companies when setting rates for commercial and residential properties. The new rating applies to property within the city limits that is located within 1,000 feet of a hy-
drant. It may also be used for properties within five road miles of the fire station but outside the city limits. Each insurance company independently determines the premiums it charges policy holders. In addition to the ISO rating, companies must consider their fire loss experience, ratemaking methodology, underwriting guidelines, and mar-
Arnold, continued from page 1A Gilkey building update. One of the projects that was to be in the project book community section was the Power Team EXTREME. However, due to the inability to connect with the person in charge, a conflict has occurred. Davis stated that she would try one more time to get a hold of the necessary individual and if that was not possible, they would need to come up with an alternative for the section. It was decided that the community collaboration project that is keeping AOK going would be a viable alternative. Kathy Jenkins spoke regarding BCAWS, a health care collaborative that has been in the area for many years. BCAWS seems to be dwindling, but due to the fact that so much necessary information is provided by those involved, it is hoped to find a way to keep it going. The group was thinking about joining the CB as a means of getting out the needed information, especially since CB's motto is “To help make Lamar a better place to live, work and raise families”. Leisa Blanchard from Barton County Memorial Hospi-
tal spoke up and said “It is a great clearinghouse for information”. Jenkins will speak to the group to get their thoughts and will get back with the CB. Betty Kuhn mentioned that she believed the sign at the crossroads of Hwy. 160 and the SW 1st Lane intersection was originally owned by the DownTown Association, who was disbanded and absorbed by the community betterment, so by rights community betterment should own it to use as they wish. It had been suggested at a previous meeting that farmers' market hours be posted there. McDaniels reported that the 10th Street Community Farmers' Market was going strong, with more vendors and traffic. To date gross sales have come to $25,000. The market has received a grant from the State of Missouri for $20,000, to be used strictly to purchase items for the market. Lendi Davis and John Adams are currently in the process of planning what items are needed. A curtain is in the works to be put up in order for the market to be able to go into November.
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SCHOOL Burgess named to School board approves summer scholars lists building projects, hires new career & technical center director MARSHALL-Dr. Sharon Weiser, vice president of academic affairs for Missouri Valley College, has announced the spring 2014 Dean's List. The requirements for the Dean's List are a 3.3 or higher grade point average; at least 12 graded hours for the semester and no “D”, “F” or “Incomplete”
grades for the semester. Chase Burgess of Lamar was named to the Spring Dean's List, as well as the Presidential Scholarship List. Full time students with a 3.9 or higher grade point average for both the fall and spring semesters are named to the Presidential Scholar List.
NEVADA, Mo.-Cottey College announces that Kourtney Walker, daughter of Dee and Danny Walker of Lamar, graduated on Sunday, May 18, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Cottey College, located in Nevada, Missouri, is an independent, liberal arts and sciences college for women with two-year and selected four-year programs. The college's residential student ca-
pacity is 350 and the typical student body is composed of young women from 40 states and 24 countries. Cottey is owned and supported by the P.E.O. Sisterhood, a philanthropic educational organization of approximately 238,000 members. Cottey is the only nonsectarian college in the nation owned and supported by women for women.
Walker graduates from Cottey College
Douglas named to CMU Dean's List FAYETTE-Katlyn Douglas, an athletic training major from Sheldon, has been named to the Central Methodist University Dean's List for the Spring 2014 semester. To qualify for Dean's
List recognition, one must be enrolled as a full time student and achieve a 3.5 or higher grade point average on the university's 4.0 scale, according to Dr. Rita Gulstad, provost.
Linn State Technical College announces Dean's List
LINN-Trevor White, Lamar and Ethan Moenning, Lockwood, were eligible for the Dean's List for the 2014 spring semester at Linn State Technical College. To be placed on the Dean's List, a full-time student must earn a semester grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0 on a 4-point scale.
By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer
LAMAR-In a specially called meeting, June 9, the Lamar R-I Board of Education filled four staff vacancies; among them was a new director of the Lamar Career & Technical Center. Promoted from within was Scott Nolting, who has taught vocational agriculture for the district since 1999. He succeeds Traci Pattison, who resigned in May. Nolting is a native of Smithton in Pettis County. He holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Central Missouri State University and a master’s degree from William Woods University. Richard Grishow was hired to teach sixth grade
social studies in the middle school, Bryanna Warner to teach eighth grade science, and Tom Burns to teach pre-school in the Special Education Co-op. During the summer, band and choir lessons will be offered off-campus, but they will be provided by Lamar R-I personnel. The board unanimously voted for the district to participate in the county hazard mitigation plan. Participation is required for the district to be eligible for federal funds when the occasion arises. The opening and closing of the bleachers in the high school gym will be improved by installation of a motorized system. The wooden permanent bleachers will remain.
Carroll Seating Company of Kansas City will do the work on a bid of $18,020. The band room portion of the new safe room is taking shape. Cabinets and storage space for choir robes and instruments must be installed. Four quotes for the work were received, and SSI Furnishings of Pleasant Valley was selected at a cost of $33,898. SSI will have until September 12 to complete the installation. Drainage and turf improvement of the football field at Thomas O’Sullivan Stadium will be undertaken. A drill and fill process will be used to improve drainage at a cost of $5,300. Old depleted sod will be removed and replaced
with new sod at a cost of 2.55 cents per square foot. Replacement is not to exceed 20,000 square feet. All the work will be done by Green Light Turf of Lamar. Communications wiring will soon be installed in the new building addition. Protel Systems of Springfield was chosen at a cost of $26,945. One summer project has already been completed. The two tennis courts south of the high school have had all cracks filled, and both have been resurfaced. Numbers enrolled for summer school are reported as 310. At East Primary, 150 are enrolled, and 160 are in middle and high school grades.
moment when they finally get to meet each other in person at the end of the summer. Anastasiya is an excellent student that enjoys studying. Her favorite projects are Math and English and her hobbies are reading, cooking, drama, sports and dancing. She has been active in a modern dance class for 11 years. She plays tennis twice a week, plays volleyball on the school team and skis every winter. She describes herself as very talkative, curious, friendly, active, cheerful, kind, enthusiastic, hardworking and ambitious. She likes to travel and meet new people, while exploring new areas. She is also interested in acting and modeling. She is excited to learn more about the USA, the cultures, holidays, people and way
of life. Every ASSE exchange student comes with an enthusiasm to practice their English and experience American culture – food, sports, shopping, school spirit and more. They will also share their own culture with their host family and community. Host families welcome these students into their family, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving both the student and families a rich cultural experience. To become a host family like the Jones', or to find out how to become involved with ASSE in the community, call the local
area representative, Ann Kelley, at 417-681-0213 or the Midwestern Regional Office at 1-800-736-1760. Those interested can also go to www.host.asse.com and fill out a host family application to begin the process of welcoming a new son or daughter into the family today!
Congratulations to the following Jasper Elementary School Eagles for the month of May. These Eagles were chosen be-
cause they have outstanding character, especially in the areas of respect, responsibility and safety: Brayden, Alex, Nadia,
Clayton, Wyatt, Joey, Emily, Kaylyn, Isaac, Teresa, Ethan, Eric, Paten, Shanon, Cheyenne, Brett and Jake Webb.
Jones family welcomes exchange student from Ukraine The Jones family of Jasper has been selected by ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) to welcome a high school exchange student into their home for the 2014-15 school year! Anastasiya from Ukraine will join the Jones family in August, as school starts at Lamar High School. Anastasiya is a participant in the highly prestigious Future Leader's Exchange Program (FLEX) sponsored by the US Department of State. Throughout the summer, Anastasiya and the Jones' will spend time getting to know each other via email, phone and Skype before the exciting
Jasper May Students of the Month
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AREA NEWS National FFA scholarships awarded to local students INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.The National FFA Organization awarded a $2,000 John Deere scholarship to Trent Morgan of the Lamar FFA and Micala Gillen of the Lockwood FFA. The scholarships were sponsored by Legacy Farm and Lawn as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. Morgan plans to use the funds to pursue a degree at Pittsburg State University. The scholarship is one of 1,786 awarded through the National FFA Organization's scholarship program this year. Currently, 126 sponsors contribute more than $2.2 million to support scholarships for students. For 30 years, scholarships have been made
available through funding secured by the National FFA Foundation. This generous funding comes from individuals, businesses and corporate sponsors to encourage excellence and enable students to pursue their Trent Morgan of the Lamar FFA, right, received a Micala Gillen of the Lockwood FFA, left, received a educational $2,000 John Deere scholarship, sponsored by Legacy $2,000 John Deere Scholarship, sponsored by Legacy goals. Farm and Lawn. Pictured with Morgan is Jack Purinton. Farm and Lawn. Pictured with Gillen is Mark Purinton. The 2014 scholarship recipients plicant's leadership, aca- experience in agricultural ership, personal growth seven through 12 who bewere selected from 6,315 demic record, FFA and education and future and career success train- long to one of 7,570 local applicants from across other school and com- goals. ing through agricultural FFA chapters throughout the country. Selections munity activities, super- The National FFA Or- education to 579,678 stu- the U.S., Puerto Rico and were based on the ap- vised agricultural or work ganization provides lead- dent members in grades the Virgin Islands.
Right, the Grand Champion of the Truman Day Baby Show was Gerald “Jackson” Cofield, Jr., son of Gerald Cofield and Crystal Davenport, Lamar.
Boys, 0-3 month, winners were Liam Tidball, son of Caleb and Lindsey Tidball, Jasper, first; Trenton Dintaman, son of Russell and Brittany Dintaman, Jasper, second and Tripp Wolf, son of Adam and Kati Wolf, Liberal, third.
Boys, 7-9 month, winners were Jace Engle, son of Joseph and Shelley Engle, Webb City, first; Tyler Alves, son of Justin and Jessica Alves, Webb City, second and Ridge Hollands, son of Brian and Megan Hollands, Nevada, third.
Girls, 0-3 months, winners were Aliyah Slater, daughter of Brittany Slater, Lamar, first; Josie Chairez, daughter of Jose and Johnna Chairez, Lamar, second and Paisley Weis, daughter of Justin Weis and Brooke McClain, Lamar, third.
Boys, 10-12 month, winners were Kolt Davenport, Boys, 4-6 month, winner was son of Brittni Voris, Lamar, first; Keaton Lassiter, son of Gerald “Jackson” Cofield, Jr., son Katie Saxinger, Lamar, second and Rhydar Neher, son of of Gerald Cofield and Crystal Raleigh and Chelcia Neher, Mt. Vernon, third. Davenport, Lamar, first.
Girls, 7-9 months, winners were Holly Borghardt, daughter of Scott and Bekah Borghardt, Liberal, first; Rory Rook, daughter of Kaleb and Hailey Rook, Lamar, second and Nora Divine, daughter of Broc and Rachelle Divine, Lockwood, third.
Boys, 13-18 month, winners were Lian Carter, son of Girls, 4-6 months, winner was Christine Edwards, Liberal, first; Karson Fetty, son of Lexi Moore, daughter of Skyler Samantha Fetty, Lamar, second and Bryson Neher, son and Monica Moore, Lamar, first. of Iona Neher, Lamar, third.
Girls, 13-18 months, winners were Taylor Cherry, daughter of Mark Cherry and Mary Hornbeck, Lamar, first; Natalie Bazal, daughter of Joe and Beth Bazal, Liberal, second and Alexis Remillard, daughter of David and Brooke Remillard, Lamar, third.
Boys, 19-24 month, winners were Abel Cofield, son of Tiffany Jones, Lamar, first; Jaxon Ball, son of Brian and Girls, 10-12 months, winner Kimberly Ball, Lamar, second and Vance Bull, son of was Maylene Taylor, daughter of Kevin and Katie Bull, Lamar, third. Angelica Perez, Lamar, first.
Girls, 19-24 months, winners were Paige Russell, daughter of David and Brandi Russell, Oronogo, first; Emma Alves, daughter of Justin and Jessica Alves, Webb City, second and Emily Little, daughter of Brian and Melissa Little, Lamar, third.
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Barton County 4-H Youth celebrate 80th year with 2014 Achievement Day w/6 pics in this folder and cutlines – use any or all The Barton County 4-H Youth celebrated its 80th year with the 2014 Achievement Day. The 4-H Youth Development is a "Learning by Doing" program. The county achievement programs are planned for 4-H members to share knowledge they have learned throughout the year from project areas in which they are enrolled. Barton County Achievement Day was held June 1, at the Lamar First Christian Church and June 3 at the Wolf Center in Lamar. All Barton County 4-H members and Clover Kids are encouraged to participate in personal development, project demonstrations in individual project areas and compete with project judging skills. Barton County 4-H members provided project demonstrations in various project areas. The top regional judging projects were offered, giving youth an opportunity to participating in decision making skills throughout the day. Personal appearance interviews for young men and women were divided into three age categories. Forty-six young people have qualified for Regional Achievement Day to be held July 28, at Ozark Empire Fair in Springfield and upcoming state 4-H events in September and October. At Regional Achievement Day each 4-H member will be allowed to participate in two events – one public speaking, personal development or demonstration and one judging area. A Share the Fun presentation is provided by each county. In a closing awards assembly 4-H members and Clover Kids received medals, ribbons and a t-shirt for completion in the following project areas. The youth had an outstanding day of 4-H accomplishments. Personal Development - Junior-8-10 Ryan Davis, delegate, Aidan Reed delegate, Intermediate 11-13- Mycah Reed - delegate Kaitlyn Davis – delegate, Matthew Morgan, Lexi Phipps, Connor Phipps, Jenna Perry, Senior Tony Morgan, delegate; Clover Kid - Christa Perry; Public Speaking - 4-H Pledge, Cooper Trout, Ryan Davis, Marcy Miller, Brodie Wilson; 4-H Creed, Kaitlyn Davis, Mason Brown, qualify regional. Prepared speech, Matthew Morgan Intermediate (11-13) qualify for regional and state. Alyssa Ratliff Senior (14 & older) qualify for regional and state. Extemporaneous Jenna Perry, qualify for regional and state; Technology Assisted Speech Lexi Phipps, Connor Brown, qualify for regional and state. Interpretation, Humorous Aiden Reed, "Why God Made Farmers", qualify for regional and state. Dramatic Lane Wilson, "Gettysburg Ad-
dress", qualifies for regional and state. Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy Jr. Annabelle Crabtree, qualified for regional and state. Intermediate Mycah Reed, qualified for regional and state. Clover Kid, Samantha Crabtree. Demonstrations – Foods, Halle Miller – "Brownies", regional, Lakin Standley – "Pinwheels", regional, Connor Shoff - “Breakfast Quesada's”, regional. Home Economics - Cora James, "How to Separate an Egg", Regional. Clara Proctor - "Shaping Yeast Rolls", regional. Conrad Proctor "Cake Mix Brownies", regional. Shelah Ratliff, Clover Kid, table place setting. Communications & Creative Arts - Anna Bell Crabtree, "Painting with Pastels", regional. Caroline Proctor, "The Color Wheel”, Clover Kid. Mechanical Science Shiloh Robotics team, "Working Demonstration, regional. Connor Trout, AJ Banwart, Trey Bright, Kaden Johnson, Noah Endicott, Braiden Barley, Caleb Moreno. Caden Ratliff "Bicycle Tire Repair", regional. Leisure Education Lexi Phipps, "Lifetime Sport Volleyball", regional. Mycah Reed “Swimming Fitness Warm-up", regional. Ethan Ratliff, "Hitting the Baseball", regional. Allyssa Ratliff, “Basketball Shots", regional. Liam Ratliff, "Pitching Baseball Skills", regional. Clover Kid Addison Brown, gymnastics. Natural and Plant Science Kinder Standley, "Parts of a Flower, regional. Marcy Miller, "How to Grow a Plant", regional. Animal Science Elise James, "How to Tattoo a Calf 's Ear”, regional. Clarise James, "How to Deworm a Puppy", regional. Mycah Reed, “How To Candling an Egg", regional. Theo Crabtree, “Making a Rope Halter ", regional. Judging Classes: Swine- Jr. Jenna Perry, Mason Brown, Connor Brown, Sr. Tony Morgan. Poultry - Jr. Mycah Reed, Matthew Morgan, Clayton Winslow, Avery Reed, Clover Kid. Beef - Theo Crabtree, Noah Endicott, Annabelle Crabtree. Horse - Jr. Michaela Winslow, Elise James, Clarise James, Crystal Kahl, alternate Theo Crabtree. Visual Arts – Jr. Connor Trout, Lexi Phipps, Halle Miller, Noah Shaw. Photography - Annabelle Crabtree, Lakin Standley, Lexi Phipps, Blaine Shaw, Halle Miller, Jenna Perry, Noah Shaw, Clover Kid Brodie Wilson. Sewing - Lexi Phipps, Kaitlyn Davis. Cake Decorating - Annabelle Crabtree. Foods - Connor Shoff, Lexi Phipps, Blaine Shaw, Lakin Standley, Halle Miller, Clarise James, Kaitlyn
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These 4-H’ers participated in Barton County Achievement Davis, Ryan Davis. Clover Kids Day at the Wolf Center in Lamar on June 3. Avery Reed, Trey Shaw. Gardening -Theo Crabtree, Blaine Shaw, Caleb Winslow, Caden Winslow, Clayton Winslow, Cora James, Tony Morgan, Red, Noah Endicott, Michalea Winslow, Ethan Reed, Elise James, Clover Kids Trey Shaw, Brodie Wilson. Shooting Sports - Matthew Morgan, Tony Morgan, Caleb Winslow, Caden Winslow, Noah Shaw, Clayton Winslow, Clover Kids Avery Reed The 4-H members practice judging skills and improve on and Brodie Wilson. making decisions through project work. Share the Fun acts advancing to Regional Achievement Day include A.J .Banwart, piano solo; Mycah and Aidan Reed, duet act; The James Sister-vocal solo, America, AnnaBell Crabtree, piano solo and Kailtyn Davis and Lexi Phipps, dance routine. Clover Kid presentations were made by youth ages five to eight years old. Those participating were Samantha Crabtree, Kinder Standley explains the various parts of a flower for her Brodie Wilson, Crista horticulture demonstration. Perry, Caroline Proctor, Addison Brown, Shelah Ratliff, Cooper Trout and Trey Shaw. A special thank you to the many parents, club leaders and volunteers that helped makes Barton County Achievement Day a success and the Lamar First Christian Church for use of their facility. The southwest region continues to offer a Regional Achievement Day, where 4-H youth can focus on continued efforts to "Make the Best Better." Clara Proctor explains the different types of yeast rolls, including the clover rolls.
The Shiloh 4-H Robotics Club provided a working demonstration on programming a robot.
Crockett named to children's board LAMAR-Michelle Crockett, Lamar, has been named to the Children's Trust Fund Board by Missouri Governor Jay Nixon. Crockett's appointment was among a series of nominations announced recently by the governor's office. Currently the director of talent acquisition for Leggett
& Platt, Inc. of Carthage, Crockett previously was executive director of Barceda Families, a non-profit agency providing child abuse prevention, intervention and treatment services. She also taught in the Lamar school district for 10 years. The Children's Trust Fund works to pre-
vent or alleviate child abuse and neglect by planning and policy development, funding, training, research, public awareness and education and assisting in the integration of statewide prevention efforts. Gubernatorial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Missouri Senate.
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Assault sends deputy to hospital Vernon County man moved to Most Wanted NEVADA-A warrant has been issued for a subject who assaulted a Vernon County Sheriff ’s Deputy late Wednesday night. According to a press release from the sheriff ’s office, a felony ar-
rest warrant was applied for early Thursday by the Vernon County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and issued by the 28th Circuit Court for Charles Allen Hart for Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer in the 1st degree, a class A felony. According to Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher, a deputy responded to a disturbance call in Sheldon and was assaulted by Hart. The sheriff declined to specify what was used to assault the depu-
ty because his office was still investigating the incident, but did confirm that Hart struck the deputy on the head with an object. Hart fled the scene after assaulting the deputy moments before back-up units arrived from the Vernon County Sheriff ’s Office, Barton County Sheriff ’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Nevada Police Department. A second D felony warrant for attempted possession of a controlled sub-
stance has also been issued for Hart. Total bonds for Hart have been set at $252,500 cash only. Hart was moved to the Vernon County’s Most Wanted list on Thursday. Sheriff Mosher said the deputy was taken to the emergency room at the Nevada Regional Medical Center and was released early Thursday morning. Anyone with information on Harts whereabouts are asked to contact the sheriff ’s office at 417667-6042.
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Lodged corn may increase risk of disease LAMAR-Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Barton County scouted field south of Jasper for the crop scouting program on June 11. Wheat is in the soft dough stage. “It usually takes four weeks after flowering for wheat to be ready to harvest,” said Scheidt. Harvest wheat at 13.5 percent moisture in order to prevent fungus development in the storage bin. Corn is in the 10-12 leaf stage. “No diseases or insects were seen. There is some minor hail damage that can be identified by slight shredding of the leaves. This is nothing to worry about,” said Scheidt. According to Scheidt, corn is lodged due to winds. “If the stalk is not broken, plants that lodge in the vegetative stage often recover well. However, lodging can cause an increased risk for the development of some diseases,” said Scheidt. Soybeans are in the 2nd to 3rd trifoliate. “There was some leaf feeding from bean leaf beetle. Bean leaf beetle feeding can be identified by small circular holes in leaves,” said Scheidt. Soybeans can tolerate up to 30 per-
cent defoliation before blooming before treatment is required. Garden fleahoppers were also seen in soybeans. “Garden fleahoppers look similar to a stinkbug, only they are smaller and are black in color; they also have piercing, sucking mouthparts,” said Scheidt. “There are no threshold levels or treatment options, garden fleahoppers are not known to cause economic damage.” 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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once a year and is not needed. For law enforcement, the 2007 patrol car has a knocking engine and will be put up for bid. It if doesn't meet the crush price, they will have it crushed. The lower valve in the well needs to be replaced at a cost of approximately $3500. A motion was unanimously passed to proceed with the necessary repairs. The city feels like they are in good shape concerning the mowing equipment. A part time park man has been hired, with the recommendation of hiring a full time for the part time park man to extend to mowing and assist Miller as needed. James Vann, a resident of the city, introduced himself. He is involved with the Dade County Improvement Project and is experienced in economic development. He has moved to Dade County from Greene County and wants to find a better internet service for the area. He inquired if the city was interested in aiding in this pursuit, other than financial. The response was that they were waiting on FCC for a final ruling. When decided, they will have about 60 days to respond. Miller spoke on ammonia limits, stating a 90/10 grant was needed to cover
engineering. He said, “The opportunity is here, we need to take it while we can”. Pugh stated the the rain level at the present time is causing increasing concern, as well as mentioning the need to raise sewer rates and the need for a bond for a disinfection plant. A motion was unanimously passed to submit a grant application. Housing issues were questioned. Pugh advised there is one more house (Martha Phelps') standing open that vagrants can enter. He wanted to know if they could go in to the house on an emergency basis to resolve the problem. Attorney Rose advised that in February Dollar General asked for an ordinance to officially vacate the property, part of Shouse and Alley, that has never been used. An ordinance was drafted to go
ahead and vacate the area in question. Pugh read for the first time by title only Ordinance 1-2014, An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the Vacation of a Part of Shouse Street and Alley pertaining thereto. A motion was made and unanimously passed to accept the ordinance following a second and final reading.
Grass height main topic at Greenfield City Council By CAROLYN HEAD Dade County reporter
GREENFIELD-The Greenfield City Council met Tuesday, May 13, 7 p.m. Those present were council members Jack Pugh, Vicki Lollar, Kelly Mayfield, City Clerk Cathy Harrington, Attorney Allen Rose and his wife Sherry and City Police Chief Tim Larkin. Absent was councilwoman Beth Wright. Roll call was taken following the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes from May 1 were unanimously approved as read. Mayor Evans asked for discussion on the current grass ordinance, which states the grass cannot be taller than 12 inches before mowing. The mower wants to rate each part of mowing as bid, or re-bid, as they may have the city mow the grass themselves. The city has had to mow eight vacant lots out of 16 as advised by the mayor. Four residents have mowed as required. They city is taking documentation of conditions of neglected property, listing the property where they are not maintained and then the owner is contacted. The liens must be paid at the end of the year, with the property tax. There are 16 vacated lots at this time. The new ordinance would be changed to grass not being taller than eight inches. A unanimous vote of yes updated the ordinance. City Maintenance Supervisor Andy Miller discussed old equipment. He stated that the grader purchased in 1968 is only used about
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JOHN W. BRUFFETT CARTHAGE-Services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Grand Avenue Church of God for John W. Bruffett, 93, Carthage, who died Sunday, June 8, 2014. Burial was at Hackney Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh. com.
Survivors include his wife, Faye Bruffett; two daughters, Sharon Lawrence and husband Bruce, Carthage, and Martha Ann Cisco and husband Guy, Wasola; two sons, Ron Bruffett and wife Melanie, Lamar and Charles Bruffett and wife Kathleen, Carthage; seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Lankford and Ruth Lawrence and a brother, Louis Bruffett. Mr. Bruffett was born Sept. 23, 1920, in rural Jasper, to Everett and Martha Jane (Keener) Bruffett. He was a lifetime area resident and dairy farmer. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He served on the MFA Oil Board, was chairman of the cemetery board at Hackney Cemetery, was on the rural Mayflower School Board for several years and served on the board of trustees at the Grand Avenue Church of God. He married Faye Allene Keller on Dec. 15, 1943, in Carthage.
married Joseph A. Depue and Larry was adopted by his stepfather. After graduating from Liberal (Mo.) High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as Electrician’s Mate Class A on several destroyers including USS Gilligan, USS Rogers, USS Luce, USS Brister and USS Renshaw, until being discharged in 1967. He later enlisted and was in the Missouri National Guard, 865th Medical Company (AMB) as a Medical Specialist Spec 5, until his discharge in 1979. He married Bonita Pennington on March 31, 1978, in Miami, Okla. They made their home in Lamar, Mo., where he worked as an auto mechanic and tow truck driver for Gilkey’s Chevrolet for over 30 years. Upon his retirement in 2004, they moved to Lawton.
LARRY LEE DEPUE LAWTON, Okla.-A private family service was held in Lawton for Larry Lee Depue, 74, Lawton, who died Saturday, June 7, 2014. Survivors include his wife, Bonita Depue, of the home; three children from a previous marriage, Nancy Lea Paoletti and husband David, Ypsilanti, Mich., James Joseph, Nashville, Tenn and Bonnie Jo McCarty, Georgia; a brother, Jerry Depue and wife Linda, Indianola, Iowa; brothers and sisters-in-law, C.L. And Judy Pennington, Cache, Connie and Gary Pierce, Geronimo, Dixie and John Fischer, Lawton, Ron and Tammy Pennington, Duncan and Randy and Debra Pennington, Lawton; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Francis Depue. Mr. Depue was born July 20, 1939, in Wellsville, Kan., to Ules C. and Laura Opal (Caruthers) Rice. After a divorce Opal
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DANIEL WARREN RICE SHELDON-No services are planned for Daniel Warren Rice, 54, Sheldon, who died Sunday, June 8, 2014, at Freeman Health System in Joplin, following a short illness. Arrangements are under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home. Those who wish may contribute in his name to a scholarship fund for his sons or to the Vernon County Cancer Relief, in care of the funeral home. The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent at www.ferryfuneralhome.com. Survivors include his wife, Laverna Rice and two sons, Jacob Rice and John Rice, all of the home; two brothers, Tim Rice and wife Jeanne, Mt. Vernon and Clifford Rice and wife Christy, Lamar; two sisters, Martha Crafts and husband Gary, St. Peters and Beth Pettibon and husband Bruce,
BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: June 16-20 MONDAYTeriyaki cottage cheese, homechicken, fried rice, ori- made cookie, coffee/ ental vegetables, egg roll, tea/milk. sliced pineapple, coffee/ WEDNESDAYtea/milk. Stuffed green peppers, TUESDAYChicken steamed rice, steamed salad sandwich on wheat broccoli, wheat roll, bread, tomato juice, frito sliced peaches, coffee/ chips, rosy applesauce, tea/milk. THURSDAY- Birthday dinner – oven fried chicken, cheesy mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, wheat roll, pineapple upside down cake, coffee/tea/milk. FRIDAY- Open faced turkey w/gravy, parslied potatoes, spinach, wheat bread, vanilla wafer pudding with banana, coffee/tea/milk.
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Moundville and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Rice was born Sept. 23, 1959, in Lamar, to Loren H. and Olive Lorraine (Gillispie) Rice. He was reared in the Sheldon area and was a 1977 graduate of Lamar High School. He then worked at the Sheldon Co-op and Sheldon Grain and Feed before going to work for 3M in Nevada, where he had worked the past 23 years. He enjoyed farming and raising cattle. He hauled a lot of hay at a young age for several area farmers. In his spare time he loved to rabbit hunt. He married Laverna Bright on Jan. 21, 1995, in Bronaugh.
HAROLD J. RUDISAILE CEDAREDGE, Colo.-A private family service was held for Harold Joseph “Hal” Rudisaile, 92, Cedaredge, who died Tuesday, May 27. Arrangements were under the direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.taylorfuneralservice.com. Survivors include his wife, Edna Rudisaile; two sons, John Charles Rudisaile and Robert Joseph Rudisaile; a daughter, Lucia Jean Tinline; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Ann Rudisaile. Mr. Rudisaile was born April 17, 1922, in Oakton, Mo., to Walter and Maude (Veale) Rudisaile. He grew up an only child. His father died when he was in high school. While in high school he helped install and operate the towns’ first telephone system. After graduation he furthered his education by accepting a scholarship to Southwest Baptist College, then went to the School of Mines at Rolla. While there he became a ROTC member as an engineer. In February of 1944 he married his sweetheart Edna Pearl Moore on the 26th; on the 27th he received his BS Degree in Electrical Engineering and on the 28th he accepted his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corp. His service to his country during World War II included training radar operators, demolition and construction and then joined a newly formed Marine Corp Engineering Battalion. He spent time in China, Japan and later was called up for the Korean War. His wife supported his life career as an engineer with Westinghouse, starting in Pittsburgh and continuing in Chicago. His career ended in Denver, where he was district manager. Before retirement he accepted a position in Saudi Arabia, where he and his wife traveled the world. Over the years he was active in his community
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THE 33RD ANNUAL THORCO-FCA LAMARWalk-Run will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, 7:30 a.m. This event is held in conjunction with the Lamar Free Fair, with registration beginning at 6:30 a.m. At the corner of 8th and Broadway. The race will begin there and finish at 9th and Broadway. Awards will be given in each division for first, second and third places. The first 100 entrants registered before the race begins will be guaranteed a shirt. For information contact Ann Landrum at 417-682-3548, ext. 134. RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING will be held Thursday, June 19, 10 a.m., at 694 SE 40th Lane. THE 59TH ANNUAL BEYDLER REUNION will be held Sunday, June 22, at the Jerico Springs community building. A carry-in lunch will begin at 12:30 p.m. THE BARTON COUNTY MEMORIAL Hospital Diabetes Education Support Group will not meet in June. Watch the Democrat news briefs for the announcement about the July 21 meeting. LAMAR BOOSTER CLUB WILL MEET Monday, June 23, 6 p.m., at the high school. All members are encouraged to attend. THE MINDENMINES SCHOOL REUNION will be held Saturday, June 28, at the Lamplighter Inn & Suites banquet room, 4020 Parkview Dr., Pittsburg, Kan. Dinner will be provided by Gebharts Restaurant and prizes will be awarded. Registration will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., with the banquet to follow until 8 p.m. The rest of the evening will be spent in fellowship. For information call Donna Letton, president, 417-681-0443; Jack Kelsey, vice president, 417-842-3281; Martha Kincaid, secretary, 417-681-0929 or Sam Etcheson, treasurer, 417-525-4819. Mindenmines City Hall will be open that morning from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. A PLANNED OUTAGE IS SET FOR Thursday, June 19. At 9 a.m., KAMO will shut down the Jasper substation for up to two hours. KAMO is replacing some damaged equipment. In addition to this notification, Barton County Electric will be making calls to members that will be affected on the Jasper sub-station to inform of this planned outage. Your patience is appreciated during this planned event. ANNA VANGILDER WILL TURN 96 ON Friday, June 20. Cards can be sent to her at 3 SW 1st Lane, Lamar, MO 64759. THE 10TH STREET COMMUNITY FARMERS’ Market is open Wednesdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. VFW Post 3691 Ladies Auxiliary will serve sausage gravy and biscuits on Saturday, June 21. Lunch will also be served. THE HEATH REUNION WILL BE HELD Sunday, June 29, at Lamar Memorial Hall. Bring a covered dish. Lunch will be at 12 noon. For information call Lois Rush at 417-358-7892. VFW POST 3691 AND LADIES AUXILIARY will meet Monday June 23, 7:30 p.m., in the basement of Lamar Memorial Hall. A potluck supper will be held before the meeting at 6:30 p.m. All veterans are welcome. THE FIBER ART GUILD WILL MEET Thursday, June 19, 9 a.m., at Denny’s in Lamar. There will be a program. Roll call will be answered with something about summer. LAMAR UNITED METHODSIT CHURCH will hold Weird Animals Vacation Bible School June 2226, for ages preschool to sixth grade. VBS will run from 6 p.m. to 8:05 p.m. each day. To pre-register go to lamarunitedmethodist church.com or call 682-3306. THE TRUSTEES OF GREENFIELD Cemetery of Cedar County have posted a notice that all flowers (real and artificial) deemed dead or unsightly, or that interfere with mowing, will be removed by cemetery personnel at their discretion by June 20. THE 2014 LAMAR FREE FAIR DATES have been set for August 16-23. and church, where he was under the direction of given different letters and Konantz Warden Funeral awards in appreciation. Home. The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent at www.konantzwarden.com. Survivors include his wife, Ima Jean Pierson, of the home; a son, Lloyd Dale Pierson and Cathy Stout, Lamar; two daughters, Kathy Eileen Leedy and husband Don, Lamar and Mary Ellen Teague and husband Gary, Owasso, Okla.; six grandchildren, Nicholas RUSSELL L. Lane Pierson and wife Lezlie, Nevada, Grant Tyler PIERSON Pierson and wife Brittany, LAMAR-Services were Lorain, Ohio, Kyle Anheld at 2 p.m. Friday at thony Teague, Owasso, the Lamar United Meth- Okla. and Paige Nicole odist Church for Russell Pierson, Sandwich, Ill.; Lane Pierson, 82, Lamar, two great-grandchildren, who died Tuesday, June Tanner Holman, Nevada 10, 2014, at his home. and Lily Grace Pierson, Don Keithly officiated. Lorain, Ohio and a brothBurial was in Memory er, Vance Pierson and Gardens of Lamar. Mili- wife Vivian, Mammoth tary honors were held at Springs, Ark. the graveside, following He was preceded in the committal service. Arrangements were see DEATHS, page 4B
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death by four brothers, Orris Allen Pierson, Doral “Donk” Albert Pierson, Roy Herman Pierson and Dale Lloyd Pierson and a sister, Phyllis Margaret Pierson. Mr. Pierson was born Jan. 18, 1932, in Stockton, to John Allen and Mary Jane (Phillips) Pierson. He was a 1951 graduate of Lamar High School. He served in the National Guard from Aug. 20, 1951 to May 13, 1954 and also was deployed to Korea while serving in the United States Army until May 13, 1954. After the military he began a 32 year career at the Lamar Democrat and also assisted at the Barton County Print Shop. He worked for Thorco Manufacturing for 12 years, retiring June 2, 1995. He worked part time on weekends at Jim & Charlies Market. For 37 ½ years he served as the local weather observer, reporting to NOAA, the national weather service. He retired from the weather service in March of 2010. Russell always made time for his grandchildren, their friends and his many nieces and nephews, and always put everyone above himself. He was famous for fixing grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup for his many grandchildren and “step” grandchildren. He attended every school function and baseball game that he could for his family. He loved going to the elementary school to read to his granddaughter’s class. He married Ima Jean Voorhees on Aug. 2,
1958, at the Lamar Christian Church.
FRANCES SOUTHERN MILFORD-Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. James Cemetery in Milford for Frances L. Southern, 68, Milford, who died at her home on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Arrangements were under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar. Contributions may be made to Moss House, in care of the funeral home. Condolences can be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net. Survivors include a brother, William “Bill” and wife Turid Kelley, Calif.; two sisters, Ina Mae Brooks and husband
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held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Church of God of Mindenmines for Donald R. Higgins, 69, Mindenmines, who died Thursday, June 12, 2014, at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan., following a long illness. Rev. Gary Carter officiated. Burial will be in Nashville Cemetery, Nashville, Mo., at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Friskel Funeral Home, Frontenac, Kan. Condolences may be left at www.friskelfuneralhome.com. Survivors include his wife, Linda Higgins, of the home; his mother, Evlyn Higgins, Lamar; two sons, Jason Higgins, Mindenmines and Randy Hill, Pittsburg, Kan.; a daughter, Cande Hill, Frontenac, Kan.; a brother, Carroll Higgins, Lamar; a sister, Donna Reedy, Walker; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in DONALD R. death by his father. HIGGINS Mr. Higgins was born Jan. 11, 1945, in Lamar, MINDENMINES-A to Orville Ray and Evlyn memorial service was Higgins Lucas. He had
Charlie, Lamar and Dorothy Joan McMackin and husband Bob, Metaline, Wash. and one granddaughter who she raised, Ashlyn Sisk. She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Dana Southern Sisk and Barbara Lynn Brown, and a close special friend, Albert Lou Lau. Mrs. Southern was born June 24, 1945, at Highland Park, Mich., to Russell S. and Alice B. (Camp) Kelley. She graduated Lamar High School and later obtained a bachelor’s degree from MSSU. She worked as a probation and parole officer before retirement. She was involved in 4-H Helping Hands, volunteered at Moss House in Nevada, was involved in Angels Wings Domestic Violence Prevention and Victims Rights Marches and was an avid reader, gardener and facebooker.
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been a resident of Mindenmines for 42 years, moving from Lamar. He served with the Army National Guard in Lamar. He was a factory worker at O’Sullivan Industries in Lamar until his retirement in 2007. He attended the Church of God in Mindenmines. He married Linda Williams on Aug. 6, 1971, in Miami, Okla.
GAYLENE FRANKLIN LAMAR-Services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Oakton United Methodist Church for Gaylene Franklin, 53, Lamar, who died Sunday, June 15, 2014, at Cox
South Hospital in Springfield, following a short illness. Burial will follow at Oakton Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the service, beginning at 10 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home. see DEATHS, page 5B
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RECORDS/CLASSIFIEDS Deaths, continued from page 4B Condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net. Survivors include her husband, LeRoy Franklin Sr., Lamar; a son, LeRoy Franklin Jr., Joplin; a sister, Sherry Worthington, Eudora Springs, Kan.; a brother, Jay Ardahl, Overbrook, Kan.; two stepsisters, Cindy Cheek, Lawrence, Kan. and Julie Russel, Leawood, Kan.; her stepmother, Sharon Horton, Overland Park, Kan., and her stepfather, Jon Ardahl, Lecompton, Kan. She was preceded in death by her father, Glen Horton and mother, Judith Ardahl. Ms. Franklin was born July 1, 1960, at Lawrence, Kan., to Galen and Judith Horton. She graduated from Ottawa High School and was retired from Thorco Industries in Lamar. She married LeRoy Franklin on May 12, 1986, at Lamar.
per High School Music Department. Online condolences may be sent at wengfuneralchapel.com. Survivors include two daughters, Becky Thomas and husband Mark, Garden City and Nancy Dockery and husband Aaron, Carthage; two brothers, Neil Robertson and Larry Robertson, both of Lamar; a sister, Mable Connors, Lamar and five granddaughters, Cassy VanGilder, Crissy VanGilder, Shelby Dockery, Katelyn Dockery and Kelly Dockery. Mr. Robertson was born Dec. 11, 1935, in Squires, to Omer and Reba (Hailey) Robertson. He was a retired truck driver. He was a 1954 Lamar High School graduate and a member of the First Baptist Church of Jasper. He married Harriet Fitchpatrick on April 13, 1968, in Jasper. She died Sept. 5, 2004.
MELVERN L. ROBERTSON JASPER-Services will be held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Weng Funeral Chapel for Melvern L. Robertson, 78, Jasper, who died Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery, east of Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jas-
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held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Daniel Funeral Home for Mary E. Miller, 104, Lamar, who died Friday, June 13, 2014, at Truman Healthcare Center, where she had been a resident for the past five months. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus, Maple Senior Living or Truman Healthcare, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be shared at www.danielfuneralhome.net. Survivors include four children, Dorothy Parks and husband Dwight, Gerry Miller and wife Brenda and Don Miller and wife Jane, all of Lamar and Vicki Miller, Sarcoxie; a sister-in-law, Zelma (Mrs. H.C.) Hooper, Milford; ten grandchildren, Pam Judd and husband Joe, Peg Jeffries and husband Bill, Chip Miller and wife Jerri, Brian Miller and wife Cassie, Dave Parks and wife Angie, Deana Baker and husband Bill, Darin Parks, Denny Massa and husband Russ, Mark Miller and Matt Miller and wife Lori; 32 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and eight sisters. Mrs. Miller was born Nov. 12, 1909, at Sugar Grove, Ark., to Henry and Mattie (Merriman) Hooper. On Jan. 9, 1932, at Fairfax, Okla., she married the love of her life, Roy Miller and they had celebrated
59 years together before his death April 7, 1991. Mrs. Miller and her husband worked many different jobs across the country to raise money to buy farmland, settling and rearing their four children in Barton County, west of Milford, moving to Lamar in 1962. In addition to farming, he had worked at Aaron’s Poultry, Fowler’s Cafe, owned and operated Irwin General Store and Roy and Mary’s Cafe in Milford, worked at O’Sullivan Industries and Lamar Daycare Center. “Granny” to family and friends alike, was a natural caregiver, known for her Christian values, work ethic, the abundance of huge gardens she shared and the home-cooked meals enjoyed by many around her table. She enjoyed fishing, the fellowship of her Milford Christian Church family and any activity that could be shared with her many grandchildren. She was an avid card player.
MAXINE GIBSON RURAL LAMAR-A celebration of life will
CLASSIFIEDS Cards of Thanks We would like to thank all of you who made our 50th wedding anniversary so special be it cards, your presence, or well wishes. A special thank you to our children, Sheryl, Karen, Gary and their families. Dave and Kathy Stauffer Special Notices
Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Sunday, 5 p.m., in the basement of Lamar Memorial Hall, 1104 Broadway. All meetings are nonsmoking. Narcotics Anonymous Meetings - Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., 1104 Broadway, Memorial Hall Basement.
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be held at 5 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Daniel Funeral Home for Maxine I Gibson, 87, rural Lamar, who died at her home on Saturday, June 14, 2014, surrounded by her family. Rusty Boyd will officiate. Burial will be at Morehead Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus, in care of the funeral home. Condolences can be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net. Survivors include her brother and his wife, Jim and Mary Raper and a sister, Virginia Lee Davis, all of Lamar and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Raper and four sisters, Imogene Hukill, Pal Nadine Geblin and Joan Halcomb and an infant sister, Marie Raper. Mrs. Gibson was born Nov. 15, 1926, in Delaware, Okla., to William Ocie and Goldie Marie (Quick) Raper. She was a homemaker and from the Cherokee Nation.
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Economic Security Corporation now accepting applications for a full-time teaching position at our Lamar Head Start center. Starting pay for this position is $11.95 to $13.20 per hour, depending on education. Requires at least one of the following: An Associate, Baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education, or in a field related to this and coursework equivalent to such a major with exDrivers, Solo, 3 perience teaching preschool age c h i l d re n , or a Baccalaureate degree in any field and admitted into the Teach for
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LAMAR-The family received friends at Daniel Funeral Home from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday for Betty M. Fitzwater, 80, Lamar, who died Thursday morning, June 12, 2014, at Truman Healthcare Center, where she had been a resident for less than a month. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barton County Humane Society, in care of the funeral home. Survivors include two sons, Wayne Casey and wife Lisa, Barkeyville, Calif. and Steve Casey and wife Julie, Sheldon; a daughter, Barbara Kay Pearson and husband Jack, Taylor, Ark.; a sister, Debbie Rogers, Kansas City, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Stacy, Corey, Danielle, Jason, Davin, Avery and Christian and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a former husband, George Gaylen Casey; four brothers and a son, Linden Casey. Mrs. Fitzwater was born June 24, 1933, at Kansas City, Mo., to Elvin L. and Edna (Wilson) Campbell. She had lived in Kansas City and Boonville, moving to Lamar to be near family. In addition to being a homemaker, she had been an over-theroad truck driver and had worked as a grill cook for various restaurants. She was a member of the Barton County Eagles Lodge.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE A default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust executed by, Michael Paul Fletcher dated 5/12/2010 and recorded on 5/12/2010 as Document Number 2010-671, in the Recorder’s office for Barton County, Missouri. The successor trustee will on June 26, 2014 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, more particularly at 12:00PM, at the West Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, Lamar, Missouri sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash (certified funds only), the following real estate: LOT TWO (2), IN BLOCK ONE (1), EXCEPT TEN (10) FEET OFF THE ENTIRE NORTH SIDE THEREOF, IN RICE’S SUBDIVISION OF LOTS ONE (1) AND TWO (2),
BLOCK TWO (2) AND LOTS ONE (1) AND TWO (2), BLOCK FOUR (4), A. COCKRELL’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LAMAR, IN BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. Commonly known as: 1003 Heagon Street, Lamar, Missouri 64759 for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. CSM Foreclosure Trustee Corp. Successor Trustee (800) 652-4080 4x 6/4, 6/11, 6/18 and 6/25/14 CSM File 26-14-00128 6-4,11,18,25-4tc
64759. An appointment may be made on or before June 27, 2014 by contacting the County Clerk’s office, 1004 Gulf, Lamar, Mo 64759, 417 682-3529. The closing date of the Board of Equalization will be July 31, 2014. 6-11,18-2tc
Division, the object and general nature of which is guardianship of above minor child. The names of all parties to said action are stated in the above caption hereof, and the name and address of the attorney is: Belinda S. Elliston, 114 West 10th Street, Lamar, MO 64759. You are further notified that unless you file an answer to the pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid Petition within forty-five (45) days after June 11, 2014, judgment by default will be rendered against you. WITNESSTH my hand and the seal of the Court on June 5, 2014. s-JANET B. MAUPIN, Circuit Clerk By: JANET B. MAUPIN, Clerk 6-11,18,25,7-2-4tc
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of: K.N.R. Dob; 2003 A female minor child under the age of 17, Case No. 14B4-PR00027 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Notice of Board of THE STATE OF Equalization The Barton County Board MISSOURI TO: KRISTY J. of Equalization will convene FLORES You are hereby notified July 14, 2014, 1:00 p.m. that an action has been Publication Notice in the Barton County commenced against you in Notice is hereby given that Commission Room 102, the Circuit Court of Barton Great Southern Bank 14309 1004 Gulf, Lamar, MO County, Missouri, General Highway 13, Reeds Springs, Missouri 65737 has made notice to the Federal Deposit NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Insurance Corporation of our intent to consolidate The City Council of the City of Lamar, Missouri, will formally consider for adoption the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2014-2015 in open hearing beginning at 7:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1104 Broadway, the 1011 W Gulf, Lamar, on Monday, June 23, 2014. Missouri 64759 banking 2014-2015 Budget Summary facility with 201 E Cherry INCOME: St, Nevada, Missouri 64772 Electric Fund Water Fund General Fund: General City Building Inspector Street Fire Police Thiebaud Auditorium Aquatic Park Lake Airport Lamar Recreation Sanitation Fund Memorial Fund Park Fund Taxi Fund Transportation Tax Fund Capital Improvements Tax Fund Total Income EXPENSES Electric Fund Water Fund General Fund General City Building Inspector Street Fire Police Municipal Court Thiebaud Auditorium Aquatic Park Lake Airport Sanitation Lamar Recreation Parks & Recreation Director Memorial Fund Park Fund Taxi Fund Transportation Tax Fund Capital Imprv. Tax Fund Total Expenses Proposed excess income over expenses
$ 8,657,000 1,100,300
1,008,600 19,000 498,000 29,500 172,200 17,500 69,900 17,400 30,500 24,000 630,400 106,000 102,500 110,050 328,000 328,000 $13,248,850
$ 7,925,720 1,314,800 378,100 33,900 695,300 268,330 833,250 43,700 51,100 225,700 35,850 42,800 336,100 69,300 63,100 53,100 169,700 114,745 164,050 183,048 $13,001,693 $247,157
The proposed City Budget is available for public inspection at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Public comment and questions, both written and oral, will be heard and considered at the aforementioned hearing. Traci Cox, City Clerk
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banking facility. Any persons wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Regional Office, 1100 Walnut, Suite 2100, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 before processing of the application has been completed. Processing will be completed no earlier than the 15th day following either the date of the last required publication or the date of receipt of the application by the FDIC, whichever is later. The period may be extended by the Regional Director for good cause. The non-confidential portion of the application
file is available for the inspection within one day following the request for such file. It may be inspected in the Corporation’s Regional Office during regular business hours. Photocopies of information in the non-confidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request. A schedule of charges for such copies can be obtained from the Regional Office. This notice is published pursuant to Section 303.7(f) and 303.8(a) of the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. William Rude Compliance Officer 6-18-1tc