6-25-14 Lamar Democrat-(Summer Page)

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Ozark Shorts to be presented at library in Lamar

Ozark Shorts, a monthly screening series of international award-winning short films, will be presented Saturday, June 28, 1 p.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library, 10th and Cherry, Lamar. This is free and open to the public. These films are from top film festivals around the world. Attend to see a variety of some of the world's best short films. This is a wide range of great family-friendly documentaries, narrative, animation and experimental shorts that the local fourstate area would otherwise never get the opportunity to see. Like, follow and keep up with screening information and updates at https://www. facebook.com/ozarkshorts. This monthly screening series is sponsored by and brought to the public as a courtesy of Dockery's Down Home Deals in Milford. They are on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ dockerydeals.

Work underway to repair bridges

The Barton County Route F bridge over Horse Creek, east of Lamar, closed for 66 calendar days beginning June 16, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Contractor crews are replacing the bridge deck or driving surface. Beginning this week, the Vernon County Route B bridge over Clear Creek, between I-49 and Route DD, east of Sheldon, is scheduled to be closed. It will reopen by the end of August. The roads are being closed so contractor crews can move quickly to make the major repairs to the bridges and get them open more quickly for drivers. Signs and message boards will alert drivers to the road closings and detours where they are designated. Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedules. Two other bridges, Vernon County Route E over Clear Creek, east of Milo, and Dade County Route A over Muddy Fork, southwest of Lockwood, are scheduled for construction in 2015.

Powley to join Konantz Warden team By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat

Gerald Powley has recently returned to the area to join CK Warden at Konantz Warden Funeral Home. Powley, who is a Methodist minister, served the United Methodist Churches in Liberal and Iantha four years ago before the church sent him and his family to West Texas. He has been senior pastor in Memphis, Texas for the past three years. With a wish to return to the area, he rang up Warden and inquired as to the possibility of a partnership, with Powley eventually taking the reigns once he obtains his license for funeral director and pre-need. Joining Powley will be his

wife, Denise, who will be teaching first grade at Carthage this coming school year. The couple have five children, Andrew, 23, who is currently serving in the United States Army, stationed in Afghanistan; Cara, 22, who is a CNA in Oklahoma; Stephanie, 21, who will be a senior Elementary Education major at Pittsburg State University; Deborah, 17, who resides in Texas and Alex, 16, who will be a junior at Lamar High School. While getting his training and working at Konantz Warden, Powley will be serving the United Methodist Churches in Greenfield and Dadeville. Powley graduated Oklahoma Wesleyan University in 2005

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with a degree in Business Management, going on to attend Phillips Theological Seminary, where he studied from 2006-2013. Warden believes that due to Powley's business experience, as well as his life in the ministry, he will be a huge asset as he makes a name for himself. With the arrival of Powley, Warden has no plans to fade into the background. In fact his fondest desire is to eventually fill his old friend, Norman Thomp-

son's shoes, by holding the position of experienced wise guy and part time labor. Thompson has been gone five years now and Warden still misses his knowledge and sage advice. As ministers, Powley and Warden share a common vocation and philosophy, which they believe will help them demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ in word and deed, believing that in Christ's love, everyone is someone. see POWLEY, page 6A

their car as they were fleeing the scene of a traffic stop. Luckily no one was injured; but the culprits did get caught by Holt and another deputy, and were brought into the jail. When asked what the one thing that he would like to do while still in law enforcement, he answered with Lamar Democrat/Melissa Little a resounding, 127th District Missouri State Representative Mike Kelley, left, awarded “Catch a robRobert Holt with a resolution from the State of Missouri recognizing Holt bery in progfor his 41 years of law enforcement service. Holt proudly displays the ress”. I don't hashmarks on his sleeve, with each one representing five years of service. know about Also pictured, right, is Barton County Sheriff Mitch Shaw. you, but that would be a By MELODY METZGER ment; just the desire to become little too much excitement for Lamar Democrat an officer and if an opening was me. Holt, being an intimidating On May 15, 1973, Robert Holt present. Forty-one years later presence in appearance, would knocked on the door of then Holt is still involved with law be just fine. Barton County Sheriff Calvin enforcement, serving as the Holt toyed with the idea of reB. Dockery, informing him that bailiff for Barton County Court tiring approximately three years ago, but after three days of what he wanted to become a law en- No. 241. forcement officer. Dockery told When asked what his most he called “nonsense”, he rang up Holt to be at the office that night memorable experience was as the sheriff and told him retireat 11 p.m. in order to start. At an officer he mentioned some- ment wasn't for him, so back to the time there was no special thing along the lines of shooting work he went. Holt said, “Reschooling to be in law enforce- someone's back window out of tirement is not in my vocabu-

lary. This career is what keeps me going, so I look forward to going to work every day that I am scheduled and I schedule all of my activities around my work schedule. The beautiful part of it is I have a very understanding wife who supports me in my career and knows what it means to me.” And indeed, he is a very lucky man to have such a wife. In the 41 years that Holt has served, he has been in both the public, as well as the private sector and he has been able to obtain and keep his current Public Law Enforcement Commission. He has his CEU's to re-certify in December of this year, in order to be able to go another three years. Holt plans to return to MSSU this fall to obtain his recertification hours for 2017. He figures that will take him to age 74 and even after that he plans to keep doing what he loves most, a career in law enforcement. What an incredible accomplishment from such a humble man. Holt was recently awarded a resolution from the State of Missouri, in recognition of his 41 years of law enforcement service. Holt would like to recognize everyone that has helped him along the way, ending with the firm statement, “I'm proud to be a cop!”

Holt recognized for service to county

Enjoy the 4th of July safely By CHIEF RON HAGER Lamar Police Department

We at the Lamar Police Department want you and your children to enjoy the 4th of July holiday in as safe a manner as possible. There are several regulations concerning the discharge of fireworks that were put in place for our safety. The following is a recap of the rules that cover fireworks discharge inside the city limits of Lamar. 1. Even though fireworks can

be sold prior to July 1, the only time they are legal to discharge in the city limits is on July 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. 2. You can only legally discharge those fireworks that are marked UNO336, 1.4G. * This is the renamed classification for Class C or common fireworks. 3. Hours for discharge are from 12 noon until 11 p.m., on the days listed above. 4. Fireworks can only be discharged on private property. There is no legal discharge of

the fireworks on the public square, on public streets, from public buildings other public properties or from motor vehicles or in the city parks. 5. Fireworks cannot be shot within 300 feet of a hospital or any licensed nursing home or boarding house. This would include both Truman Healthcare and Bristol Manner. 6. Bottle rockets, although they can be purchased and sold at the local stands, cannot be shot within the city limits.

7. Remember if your minor son or daughter is caught violating these regulations and you know what they are doing, you can be summonsed into court for a violation of this ordinance. The 4th of July is supposed to be a time of celebration. Keep an eye on your children and help them enjoy the festivities of the year. Keep a water hose handy and never hold fireworks in your hand when discharging them, it’s much too dangerous.

Colors posted at 10th Street Officeholders treat employees Community Farmers' Market to picnic in the park

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SECTION A Correspondents......................... 2 Friends & Family....................... 3 Summer Guide........................... 4 Honor Rolls ............................... 5 Area News.................................. 6 SECTION B Area News.................................. 2 Records/Legals........................... 3 Area News.................................. 4 Legals/Classifieds....................... 5 Area News.................................. 6

Posting of the Colors was held by the VFW on Saturday, June 14, Flag Day, at the 10th Street Community Farmers' Market in Lamar. Anna Strong sang the National Anthem. VFW members pictured, left to right, are Clive Squibb, guard (rifle); Tom Reed, Post Flag; Merdith Chapman, American Flag and Jack Kirk, guard (rifle).

Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper The six unopposed officeholders for the August primary in the Barton County Courthouse treated all county employees to a catered picnic, June 17, in the Lamar City Park.


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