6-4-14 Lamar Democrat

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by Richard Cooper Top, VFW Post 3691, American Legion Post 209, and their auxiliaries kept alive the Memorial Day tradition of honoring our American war dead in a ceremony at the Civil War cannon on the Barton County Courthouse lawn. Leading the services was VFW Quartermaster Thomas Reed. About 50 attended the remembrance.

Above left, Merdith Chapman, Jack Kirk, and Matthew Pettibon fired a salute.

Above right, the ceremony closed with Clive Squibb blowing Taps.

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Hartzler “Listening Post” becomes round table discussion again

Repeat State Champs

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

LAMAR-The quarterly visit

by Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler’s field representative, Cole Karr, May 20, took much of the same form as his visit to the Mary K. Finley Library on February 24. Constituents gathered around conference tables in a library room to express their opinions on various issues that are before Congress or likely to come before Congress.

Concern was expressed about cuts in the defense see HARTZLER, page 4A

Large transfer trash trucks to be allowed on small portion of I-49 LAMAR-Tractor-trailer rigs hauling trash from various collection points to the Prairie View landfill have previously been prohibited from traveling on I-49. They have used the outer road (old 71), traveling north from U.S. 160 to the DD/EE interchange and then passing over the interstate to the landfill.

However, the outer road will soon be closed because of the construction of the 1st Street overpass. Because of the closure, the transfer trucking company has been granted a waiver, which will allow use of the interstate from the Lamar interchange to the DD/ EE interchange. The waiver will be effective for the duration of the overpass construction project.

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

Get ready to have a blast at the Barton County Library this summer with the 2014 summer reading program, “Fizz, Boom, Read!” The children’s program is for anyone from birth through fifth grade and will run from June 2 to July 29. Miss Carol has many exciting events planned to help area children include reading in their summer activities. Participants can register at the public library any time after June 1. Events begin at the Mary K. Finley Library on June 5, at 10 a.m., with Nitro Joe from St. Louis.

Weekly programs are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 18 and 25 and July 2, 9 and 16.

Area youth are also invited to a live animal presentation from the group Animal Tales on July 23 at 10 a.m. July 29 will be the closing summer program to recognize participants and award prizes. There will be some programs added throughout the summer, so be sure to pick up a schedule of events at your local library or check out the library’s website.

Programs will also be offered at our Liberal and Golden City branches on Tuesdays. Please check with those branches for a complete list of events.

Participants under four years of age will keep track of books read to them on their reading logs provided by the library. Those age four years through fifth grade will keep track of time they spend reading or being

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar's Jared Beshore hands the baton to anchor leg Cade Payne in the 4x100 meter relay in Saturday's finals of the Class 2 state track and field championships. The Tigers ran a 43.28 to win the event. In Friday's prelims they ran a state record 42.60 in an amazing performance. The other two runners on the team were Mark Bartlett and Luke Hardman. The Tigers repeated as state champs as a team, as well, with another standout performance on a wet surface at Lincoln University in Jefferson City.

See more track coverage on page 6A. read to on their reading logs. Every time children return a reading log to the library, they will receive a treat coupon to McDonald’s or Sonic and earn prizes and free books throughout the program. All those completing the program will be eligible for the grand prize drawings.

Summer reading at the library is not only fun, but it also helps maintain reading skills

over the summer months, so join them at the library this summer for some great family fun and get rewarded for reading.

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

Liberal receives followup report from state auditor

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

JEFFERSON CITY-The final step in the audit of the city government of Liberal, calendar year 2012, has been taken. State Auditor Thomas Schweich released a followup report on the audit, May 21, putting into written form a report that was presented to the mayor and board of aldermen by a threeperson panel on April 14. The report covered 13 recommendations that came out of the audit. It states that five have been implemented, two have been partially implemented, four are in the process of being implemented, and two have not been implemented.

Recommendations implemented included segregation of duties, requiring a board member to be a signatory on city checks, obtaining independent approval for adjustments to the utility computer system, preparing monthly lists of utility deposits and reconciling them with the general ledger, and

establishing a formal bidding policy for city purchases.

Recommendations partially implemented included improvement of procedures for receipting, recording, and depositing city monies and doing so in a timely manner, and timely preparation of city budgets with budget amendments approved prior to related disbursements, along with publishing of financial statements in accordance with state law.

Recommendations that were described as “in progress” of being implemented included improvement of accounting records so as to provide accurate financial information to the board of aldermen for informed decisions, reconciliation of gallons of water billed to gallons pumped, reconciliation of motor fuel used and motor fuel purchased, and maintaining records, including tag numbers, for buildings, utility system infrastructure, equipment, and other city property.

Not implemented was a recommendation that the city

perform a detailed review of its utility costs, including depreciation and debt service costs, so as to set rates that cover the total cost of operation. Also not implemented was the allocation of expenses and payroll in such a manner to establish the level of taxation and/or user charges to meet all operating costs.

Darrell Moore, who was a member of the three-person panel that presented the audit’s followup report on April 14,

told the mayor and board of aldermen at that time, “Do the best you can,” acknowledging that some of the recommendations may be beyond the financial capabilities of the city.

The audit was performed as a result of a petition request by the citizens of Liberal. It required 535 hours to complete at a cost of close to $30,000, which must be borne by the city.

The written release from the auditor’s office brings the issue to a close.

LIBERAL-The VFW and American Legion have announced they will hold a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14, at 7 p.m. The location and other details will be announced as the date arrives. This year the Liberal Area Civic Group will participate by hosting an ice cream social for the com-

munity.

Residents are asked to examine their US Flags and retire them when they are torn or worn. Contact Truman Gazaway at 417-843-4712, or deliver used flags to Barton Mutual Insurance.

Remember to circle June 14 on your calendar and watch for more details.

Flag Retirement Ceremony to be held on Flag Day

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CORRESPONDENTS Coonfoot & Vicinity

By LOUISE OTT Peeking out the door this early Monday morning, I see our dear Lord is blessing us with much needed rain and on the radio the man forecast rain for all week.

Gary and Judy Nelson, Michael Nelson and Ella Mae Turpen all enjoyed dinner at a restaurant on Sunday.

Aubry Winans, Ray and Tristan, Ray and Nicole Winans and Elvin Winans Jr. and Durella were visitors of Marie Winans.

Kenneth Dee and Esther Archer, Sarcoxie route, Louise Ott, Jasper route and Wesley and Lou Ann Peterman, Seiling, Okla., were visitors of George Straw.

Bert and Daffoll Ott cooked ham and beans in big iron kettles at Cave Springs' big day and also had homemade cornbread. Everything was delicious. Maybe could have gotten rid of more, as people were still getting there for the big day.

Remember the big bridge south of Alba is now open and it's so nice to go straight through to 96 Hwy., instead of having to hunt other roads.

Be sure and watch for turkey and deer crossing the road north of Alba.

The turkey pop up from out of nowhere and fly across the road. Some turkey are just above the road and I stopped for some to cross the road, then went on.

Sheldon

By DARLENE SHERIDAN Lisa Meyer and Dorothy Cross were my afternoon guests on Friday and enjoyed a time of remembering. Paul and Lisa Meyer came to visit their son, Joe, and his wife, Sidney, and their children, Wade and Milly, of rural Sheldon over the Memorial Day weekend. Paul and Lisa and their other children recently moved from Sheldon to Tennessee. Lisa said her children, who play bluegrass music, were in Branson last weekend to play.

The Ozark Food Harvest provided another food pantry for Sheldon and Bronaugh eligible residents on Thursday, May 22. I understand there were 111 households who received food in the Sheldon Park. The next food pantry will be June 26 at 10 a.m. in the Sheldon Park.

The Bellamy Community Center Board met on May 15, with five of the six board members present.

The minutes and treasury report were discussed. Upkeep and general building and property maintenance were assigned. Second Saturday Game and Snack Nights, beginning June 14 at 6 p.m. were planned for

the summer months and September. The community is invited to bring pot luck snacks and have a fun night out with friends and neighbors. The Bellamy Community Center is the former Bellamy School and is located eight miles east of I-49 (old Hwy 71) on DD Hwy. For more information call Katie Yoder (417-944-2455) or Lisa Meyer (417-321-4930).

The board held a work day on May 16 to care for the grounds. The board includes Connie Stump, Katie Yoder, Emily Roehrman, Lisa Meyer and Dorothy Cross.

Late Friday afternoon I received word that my son, Lynn, had suffered a heart attack and was taken by ambulance to Freeman Hospital in Joplin. When we got to the hospital we found Lynn to be stabilized and resting. After tests, he underwent the procedure of having three stents placed in the heart.

He is doing well and was released Monday from the hospital.

The Sheldon Alumni meeting was held Saturday evening, May 24, at the school gym and was attended by many graduates and families. Graduates from the class of 1940 to 2007 were present.

Sunday afternoon as we visited the various cemeteries to decorate graves, we saw lots of people taking advantage of the beautiful afternoon to remember loved ones. All the commentaries were beautiful with the large array of color.

Vernon Cliffman attended the Nevada graduation on Sunday of his grandson, Kyler Cliffman, son of Greg and Tracy Cliffman.

Family and friends enjoyed a graduation party at his parent’s home.

Dorothy Mundy was able to return home after several days in the hospital for injuries she received when she was hit by a shopping cart at the Walmart.

Buster Morgan and Gary Raynor left Saturday morning for a motorcycle trip to South Dakota.

The Sheldon R-8 baseball team won districts and played Lakeland on Monday in sectional play.

The Panthers ended their season that evening, but had a great year.

I’m happy to report that Jackie Hardy is now home and doing well after a long extended stay in the hospital. Her sister, Phyllis, came and has been with Jackie since her return home.

H. M. and Terry Logan and daughter, Katlyn, joined the following family members: Chad and Kerry Duncan and sons, Bronson and Jace; Denver and Jane Westerhold, Megan and Michelle and Tim, Tammy, Kristy, Maggie Forkner and Phil Witt at the Crawford County State Park located north of Pittsburg, Kan. for a camping trip. The group was joined on Sunday

by Terry’s father, Wayne Westerhold. They reported a wonderful time and

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returned home Monday.

The Phipps Family Reunion will be June 8, at the Lamar Park in Shelter No. 4 in the SE corner of the park.

For-getme-nots

By GAIL LEAMING I sure got a lot of things done in the yard this week, as I have been banned from mowing. First of all this is like a vacation, not mowing after over 50 years. What usually takes me about five hours took Ron three days. He also had to get a four inch pad of foam because it is too rough. He also had to get out the roller to smooth it even more. Kamala and I are just shaking our heads, as we have always been the designated mowers around here. Oh yes, Kamala, he had to resharpen the blades after only doing half of my yard.

I have been mulching and moving flowers to my delight. Think I will clean the fish pools this week and finish the flagstone on the patio. Next I can get out the paint cans for the tanks. Ron’s pups are on the move this week, as they finally are big enough to explore the backyard.

Guess the electric fence will go up too.

We went to Red Oak 2 on Saturday, as usual, and as usual had a good time.

Stopped in at the old Jim Batson home and our new neighbor is Danny Foils from Avilla. He said to say hi to his old teacher Kamala. His mother is Teresa Maggard Foils, who went to school with her back in grade school. Glad to see good neighbors.

Danny works for the Andrews Seed Co. Ron went back to Elaine this week to work our some more neck scaring and open his sinuses. She is making the pain in his neck go away, at least from the broken neck he had gotten. Doctors don’t seem to want to do anything but give more pain medicine, so this is a lot better.

We are making the rounds of decorating graves the last few days .Just a few more tomorrow and we are done. The weather was perfect on Sunday and a pretty drive to Harmony Cemetery. I do hope we all remember our loved ones who have passed and also the servicemen that made it possible to live in this great country. We just need to keep fighting to keep our freedoms that they fought so hard for.

We took a trip with Euden Murphy this week to Wagner, Oklahoma. It was a great jam session with the champion fiddle and guitar players of several states. When you are sitting there playing with

players of the Bob Wills band it is somehow very humbling. The first place fiddler was a young man from Oklahoma, who was playing with a band there.

He sure had a fancy costume. Euden said it was like a shot in the arm for her and it had been a long time since she had played with groups like this. She is planning on going back in February. The best part is that it is free for anyone to play or just sit and watch. Ron just wondered around from jam to jam to listen to the great music.

There was one guy there who is a dentist called Joe, that you would swear was Marti Robertson when he sang. Boy could he yodel and hit those high notes.

We became acquainted with an Opal Cannon who comes twice a year and is in her 80s. She knew the words to whatever song we were singing. Her two daughters were known as the Cannons and performed twice at the Grand Ole Opry. She had a lot of interesting stories to tell.

We spent two days there, then came back for a quilt hop and made it in time for playing at Red Oak 2.

We had new visitors from Monett. Mr. and Mrs Jim Carrier and their uncle from out west (sorry I forgot his name) who goes to music jams at his home where he plays the Dulcimer. The quilt hop started at the Blue Top Quilt shop in Lamar and was part of the Osage-Sac Hop. I would like to thank our neighbor Gary Wolf for helping get Russ out of the ditch with the tractor.

Russ had come down to work on his tractors and dig up an outdoor hydrant for Ron. After he had done all that he decided to mow and about turned the tractor over when he sank so deep in the mud... Thank goodness we have such good neighbors who are always there to assist the Leamings when they are stuck. When you live in a swamp you sure need them.

Also, what you need when you live where we do is the biggest chain in the country and a very big tow rope. Our chain is the one others come and get when they get stuck. I can barely pick it up but it gets the job done. A big thank you to Russ because Ron sure needed that faucet fixed and it will save dragging those hoses around.

Since all it seems that I get done at home is work in the yard and then get away and travel, my house is a total mess. More so than normal, but I don’t even care. Good news is that Fran Southern is back home after several weeks in Lamar and Joplin hospitals. Fran, we are so glad, but then again it is hard to keep the good ones down for long. Also Judy R. is home after surgery on her broken arm. I feel for her.

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Been there, done that and it ain’t any fun.

Kings Point Church is celebrating being a church for over 100 years this next weekend and the Dalton Gang are preforming. Get in touch with the church or watch the paper for details. Also, Clea K. had a senior moment this last weekend at the relay for life in Lockwood when she put something in someone else’s car (thought it was hers) then locked the doors of this strangers car.

She had to get Kevin W. to try and break into it to get her stuff back out when her key didn’t work and she discovered it wasn’t her car. Thank goodness the owner was very nice about it and they all had a good laugh over it.

Maxine's Musings

By MAXINE MORIN Seems as if my “Senior Moments” are producing little ones, which turn out to be big ones. When there is a holiday, the correspondent's reports are to be in by Friday to the Democrat office. I knew that!! Just forgot. So some of this may be a little behind. Sorry folks.

This is Mother's Day news. Doris Woods' daughter, Debbie and husband Ronnie drove from Oklahoma the Saturday before Mother's Day. After presenting Doris her Mother's Day gift, the group had lunch at Tractors. Later, they took flowers to the cemetery, returned to Doris' home and enjoyed a nice visit before leaving for Oklahoma.

On Mother's Day, Doris' other children, Cindy and husband Mike, stopped in Lamar on their way from Kansas City. Cindy presented her mother a hanging basket of Vincas. They made a trip to Chicken Annie's for lunch. The group caught up on family news before returning home to Arkansas. Doris reported a great Mother's Day. The Ladies Auxiliary to V.F.W. Post No. 3691 held an early meeting to initiate members for the 201415 term. At 7:30 p.m., May 19, President Beverly Squibb opened the meeting. The same officers were elected to serve another year. Donna Wescott, PP, conducted the initiatory degree with Alice Porter, PP, installing Donna. Officers are Beverly Squibb, auxiliary president; Geyne Shoff, vice president; Maxine Morin, secretary; Donna Wescott, treasurer; Alice Porter, chaplain; Hazel Hoerman, conductress and Loyd Reed, guard.

The Sunday before Memorial Day, brother Edwin and Linda Sims, Nevada, came by for me to take flowers to various

cemeteries. On the trip home, we stopped in Carthage and enjoyed a great lunch at Sirloin Stockade.

I was one tired puppy by the time we got home.

A nice crowd gathered at the cannon located on the northeast corner of the Barton County courtyard, on Monday, May 26, 10 a.m. For the annual memorial ceremony, conducted by members of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and their Ladies Auxiliaries.

Thank you to the group that attended to remember our veterans.

We were happy to have grandchildren visit. Phillip and Diane Gould, Savannah, Ga.; Gretchen Dickey, Liberal; Johnna Williams, Lamar and their mother, Sue Lockridge, Lamar. Later in the week Coby Fullerton, and her mother Sondra Riegel came by with pictures of our new great-granddaughter. Morley Evelyn was born May 30. She was greeted by brother, Joseph. Parents are Cory and Whitney Gayman, Springfield I received a nice call from Brenda Sprenkle. She was at the home of her mother, Darlene Gardner. They had missed by column last week and checked to see if Eddie and I were okay.

They said they always read my column.

Martin and Alice Porter celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on May 21. The couple enjoys receiving cards. Congratulations to the Porters.

Dave and Kathy Stauffer will celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 8, with an open house at the Lamar United Methodist Church.

Congratulations to the Stauffers.

Congratulations to Clifford and Glenna Russell, who are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary.

Doug and Elaine Haile are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 14, at the First Baptist Church in Lamar.

Congratulations to the Hailes.

Remember our veterans.

Until next time...

CLUB NOTE

LAMAR COUNTRY CLUB LADIES ASSOCIATION

The winners at Bridge were Joann Jones, first place and Imogene Williams, second.

The hostess June 3 is scheduled to be Gloria Kurtz and the hostess on Norma Harris was the Tuesday, June 10, will be hostess Tuesday, May 27. Joann Jones.

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FRIENDS & FAMILY Lamar welcomes Hailes to celebrate 50th Living Word Church Lamar has a new church starting in town. Living Word Church is a spirit filled non-denominational church pastored by Rev. Mark Cummins.

Cummins is the grandson of the late Rev. Clyde Davis, who pastored in Golden City and the surrounding area for many years. Pastor Cummins' family is originally from Golden City. He and his wife Nicole felt a strong call on their life to come to Lamar and start the church after pastoring in Park Falls, Wisconsin for 14 years.

Pastor Cummins studied at Indiana University for Music and Business.

Later, he attended LeSea Ministries for three years.

Dr. Sumrall taught and trained him for ministry. Pastor Cummins has come from a long line of ministers. His grandfa-

ther and father, Dester Cummins, were pastors for nearly 50 years.

His two brothers and his brother-in-law also pastor and his other brother in-law works in the missionary field. As a child, Pastor Cummins’ family traveled and ministered as a traveling family ministry.

Pastor Mark and Nicole were law enforcement chaplains for the Price County Law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin.

Pastor Cummins was the head chaplain, leading 14 different pastors and priests from a variety of faiths in helping and assisting the sheriff and chiefs of police.

Pastor Mark and Nicole Cummins are linked to Dr. Mark T. Barclay Ministries from Midland Michigan. He is in a network of nearly 2,000 pastors and ministries.

The church is starting in the home of Pastor Cummins at 1304 Francis St., at the corner of 14th St. E. Their first service was May 25, with 15 in attendance. They expect to acquire a building and continue preaching the Word of God. Living Word Church is a place where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord. Please feel welcome to join in, Sundays at 10 a.m.

For more information please call 417-295-1050.

T.A.T.S. to be serving burgers and brats

Doug and Elaine Haile will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a drop-in reception on Saturday, June 14, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Lamar.

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

Strattons celebrate 65th wedding anniversary

Truman Area Transportation Service (T.A.T.S.) will be grilling burgers and brats in front of the Barton County Chamber of Commerce office on Monday, June 9. Meals will cost $6, with all proceeds going towards the operational costs of the transportation service.

All the support of the community is appreciated and it is hoped to see everyone there.

Mr. and Mrs. Dean Stratton celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Saturday evening, April 27, at the home of their son, Darin and wife Katharine, in Joplin. They were joined by their other children, Max and Donna Stratton of rural Golden City and Sherril and Patrick Sego of Independence, as well as their grandchildren and great grandson. The couple were married April 24, 1949, at the home of the bride’s parents.

They have lived and farmed since at their present location, west of Golden City. They appreciate the many good wishes received.

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METZGER’S MUTTERINGS

For the first time in many years I missed the Memorial Day service that is held by Lamar VFW Post 3691, American Legion No. 209 and their auxiliaries as they were conducted while I was gone. It always does my heart good to hear this service as they honor our military. Due to attending a cousin's wedding, we weren't home, or else I would have been there.

Many memories are centered around this service, as my stepdad was in the VFW and mom was an auxiliary member. We went from participating in the service, to taking mom up when she could

no longer take herself, to holding their memory alive by attending the service.

Last week was both physically and mentally exhausting and to finish off the week Jud had asked me if I could spend all day Saturday at their house watching Landon, which is something I dearly love to do. However, it wasn't the best timing as we were leaving for Kansas City the next morning, then upon our return home we only had two days to get everything done before leaving on our big trip to NYC. I got to Landon's house around 9:30 a.m. and he kept me busy the entire day (other than the hour long nap).

At the end of the day Jud

informed Landon that he broke grandma. There is definitely a reason that young people are the ones having kids!

We left Sunday morning and got to the city about 1:30 p.m. The hotel let us go ahead and check in, so we had a while to chill before departing for the wedding. We had no idea where the wedding was, only that it was outside and in Weston. To MapQuest I went and got step by step instructions and thought we were good to go. Unfortunately, while in the hotel we hadn't noticed it had come a gully washer and our 30 minute drive to Weston was fraught with thunderstorms. Knowing the wedding was outside we determined that young people today aren't very nice to us old folks, as two of our family members have had outdoor weddings in the last six months, with the first one being cold and now deal-

ing with heat and rainstorms.

Fortunately, about five minutes before the turnoff the rain stopped as if someone had turned off the spigot and though the clouds looked ominous, good fortune prevailed and the wedding remained dry. While traveling to find the wedding we were told to go three miles to a certain road. The problem was that I couldn't figure out where the trip odometer was and none of the roads were marked. After traveling about as far as I thought I should go, we decided to turn off as someone was riding my rear, making me nervous and that much more difficult to see where I was. As I said there was no sign on the road we turned onto and when I went to try to turn around a pickup truck was parked in the way, making me have to travel further down the road. I came up with the

budget and waiting lists for treatment in veterans’ hospitals. Other issues included completing the Keystone Pipeline, stringent regulations by the Environmental Protec-

tion Agency (EPA), the highway bill still stuck in Congress, cuts in Medicare, and immigration reform.

Responding to questions, Karr said Hartz-

ler has previously voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), tends to philosophically lean toward the Tea Party but isn’t a member of it, and wants a full discus-

sion of immigration reform. The participants in the round table discussion heavily favored securing the borders as the first step toward immigration reform. Karr said he will return to his regional base in Lebanon and send all of the sentiments expressed back to Congresswoman Hartzler in Washington.

Karr closed the hourlong exchange of ideas with a surprising statement about Mexican drug traffic penetrating Pulaski County. He said there are more deaths from heroin per capita in Pulaski County than the city of St. Louis. Pulaski County includes Waynesville and Fort Leonard Wood.

Karr will return to Lamar for another Listening Post in August.

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat

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First EMT-Basic class graduates

The Barton County Ambulance Department recently graduated its first EMT-Basic class. Those taking the 16 week course had a 100 percent pass rate and students are now preparing for state and national testing in order to obtain licensing. Pictured, left to right, are Jeremy Belcher, Dan Hayworth, Hayden Laepple, Abby Spencer, Julaine Seibert and Katie Ash. Instructors Rob Spencer and Susan Brooks, as well as the ambulance department, are very proud of these hardworking students.

bright idea to look at the invitation and find out the name of the venue. It was Red Barn Farm and as I read this, I looked up and there was a huge sign stating that was where we were. As Gary said, God definitely led us. Otherwise we might have been driving around forever.

It turned out to be a beautiful day and evening, in a spectacular setting, overlooking green, rolling hills. I had a great time visiting with family that I don't see near as often as I would like now that mom is gone. I loved visiting with my cousin's

children – the son was the one getting married and he resides in Kansas City at this time, but has been known to travel extensively for school and pleasure; Hannah is in Chicago and Molly in NYC. They each had their respective partners with them and the youthful exuberance was delightful. I loved hearing about their lives and career paths. There was so much energy generated by these young people and I am truly blessed to have them for family. May they have a lifetime of happiness.

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SCHOOL

Lehman to attend 30th Missouri Scholars Academy

By BARBARA NICHOLS program is based on the premise that Missouri’s Kynlee Lehman, daugh- gifted youth must be proter of Robert and Kristi vided with special opporLehman, has been select- tunities for learning and ed as one of the 330 stu- personal development in dents to attend the 13th order for them to realize Annual Missouri Schol- their full potential. These ars Academy (MSA). The enrichment opportuniacademy is a three-week ties differ significantly residential program to be from those provided in held on the campus of the the more traditional high University of Missouri in school setting. The stuColumbia, June 8-28. It is dents use their abilities to administered by univer- attain high standards of sity officials. The academy achievement. is funded by MU, MSA Dr. Ted Tarkow, Associalumni and friends, vari- ate Dean of Arts and Scious Missouri corporations ence and the Director of and individuals and a Stu- MSA, commented that dent Activity Fee. MSA the program is very comwas founded in 1985 on petitive, using intelligence the belief that one of Mis- and aptitude test scores, souri’s greatest resources student essays and recis academically talented ommendations. “Students young people. who are in the top .05 perThe academy reflects cent of their class when Missouri’s desire to strive they apply as sophomores for excellence in edu- are considered,” Tarkow cation at all levels. The said. “They are selected by

their schools and a transportastatewide committion and mathtee that reviews all ematics.

The of the applications.” students study The top 330 students different geoare invited to MU metric quesduring the summer tions from their to participate in the emergence all academy. the way to the The academy’s curmost up-toriculum is designed date applicato give participants tions. During an opportunity to the course, stupursue studies that dents "trample differ from tradidoughnuts, tie tional educational (themselves) in programs and enknots and draw ables students to lots of picbe part of a unique tures," with a learning commufocus on spatial nity. reasoning and Each student takes logic, accordfive hours of class ing to the MSA per day and also website. Other participates in acaclasses include demic, social and documentary residential life acstudies, Japativities. Classes are both noes, Cabs and the French nese culture, Shakespeare varied and specific. One Railroad," and discusses and science fiction. "It's of the classes is titled: "Ca- the relationship between a great opportunity for

Weiser receives Shelter scholarship

The Shelter Insurance® Foundation awarded a $2000 scholarship to Justin Weiser, a graduate of Golden City. Shel-

ter Agent Sean Holman sponsors and partially funds this scholarship.

Beginning the fall after high school graduation, Justin can direct the scholarship funds toward tuition, fees or campus housing for any course of study leading to an academic degree at any accredited college or university.

A committee of local high school officials and community leaders selected the local recipient. The committee considered

each applicant's scholastic achievements, educational goals, citizenship, moral character and participation and leadership in school and community activities. The scholarship is given without regard to race, disability, religion, national origin or gender of applicants.

The $2000 scholarship is paid directly to the school the recipient selects. Justin received a certificate from Holman on behalf of the Shelter Foundation.

The Shelter Insurance® Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation for charitable and educational purposes. It is sponsored by the Shelter Insurance Companies, offering auto, home, life, farm and business insurance services to customers in 14 states via a network of local insurance agents and headquarters in Columbia, Mo.

students to spend on a college campus and with each other," Tarkow said.

"It's a total immersion program."

Every public and private high school in the state is allowed to nominate at least one student for the academy. Academically, the students represent the top one-half of one percent of the state’s sophomore class. These gifted students will receive the opportunity of a lifetime and a door into their future. Individuals who attend MSA leave with the understanding that they have a responsibility to share their talents with others and use them for the betterment of their local Missouri communities.

Barbara Nichols volunteered her time to prepare the nomination forms that were submitted.

Lockwood seventh grade takes trip to Capitol

The Lockwood seventh grade class recently had the privilege of taking a trip to the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. The class is pictured with 127th District Missouri State Representative Mike Kelley on the steps of the Missouri Supreme Court building, with the State Capitol in the background.

Curtis inducted into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi BATON ROUGE, Louisiana-The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to announce that Chandler Curtis of Lamar, Missouri, was recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disci-

plines. Curtis is pursuing a degree in Medicine at Missouri State University.

Curtis is among approximately 32,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval

by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. The society has chapters on more than 300 college and university campuses in North America and the Philippines. Its mission is "To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others."

Brubaker named to Dean's List

POINT LOOKOUTNolan Brubaker of Lamar, and a Golden City High School graduate, was named to the College of the Ozarks Spring 2014 Dean's List.

To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must maintain a 3.6 minimum grade point average during the semester and carry at least 15 credit hours.

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SPORTS

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Tigers repeat as state champs Left, members of the Lamar Lady Tigers 4x200 meter relay team celebrated a fourth place finish in the 4x200 meter dash in Saturday's Class 2 state championship track and field meet at Lincoln University in Jefferson City. Senior Chynna Moore hugs sophomore Madie Baldwin, while senior Kylie Riegel puts the medal around the neck of sophomore Kaelyn Sturgell.

all phases of the meet.

The Tigers repeated as state champs, scoring 91 points. Their next closest opponent, longtime football foe Mountain View Liberty, finished with 50 points.

The highlight for Tigers fans was the 4x100 relay team that set a new Class 2 state record in Friday's prelims with a time of 42.60. They came back Saturday to win with a time of 43.28 on a wet track. The team includes: senior Mark Bartlett, freshman Luke Hardman, seLamar Democrat/Chris Morrow nior Jared Beshore and senior Cade Payne. Their first place finish displayed

By CHRIS MORROW proach it. They view it as a team sport the team's resiliency. Earlier in the day with the goal being to win track meets a less than perfect handoff cost them JEFFERSON CITY-Track and field is as a team and Saturday they did just the 4x200 relay, where they finished usually considered an individual sport that, securing the Class 2 state champi- second. The handoffs in the 4x100 relay but not the way the Lamar Tigers ap- onship with a masterful performance in were perfect and helped bring home the 10 points that come with a victory. The top eight finishers make the medal

By CHRIS MORROW runs in the third with Phipps Tucker also had a hit in the instand and earn and Tripp Tucker coming around ning. The Tigers finished with points.

FAIR GROVE-The Lamar Ti- to score on a line drive single to five hits to the Pirates eight.

The Tigers gers dropped the Class 3 District centerfield off the bat of Stahl. Tucker had a single and a excelled in the 12 tournament last week with an Lamar led 9-0 entering the fourth double for Lamar and started field events as 8-1 defeat in the championship inning. the game on the mound for well. Senior Ben game to Ash Grove.

The Bulldogs got on the board Thad Lundine's club. He went Bailey hurled The Tigers earned a bye into the in the fourth, plating a run. They all seven innings on the mound the discus 158second round, where they defeat- would add three more in the fifth for Lamar. He allowed only one feet 2-inches to ed El Dorado Springs 14-4 with but the Tigers would get those earned run, fanning 10. He gave bring home the some timely hitting. The Bulldogs runs back in the home half of up eight hits and walked two. gold. His twin walked Todd Morrow to load the frame, with Tucker and Stahl The Tigers finish their season brother Sam the bases in the first inning with both singling. with a record of 16-7. They won launched the two outs and senior Trent Mor- Phipps threw the final inning six of their final eight games. shot put 49-feet gan made them pay with a bases and a third for the Tigers and al- On the year they hit .417.

4 1/4-inches for clearing double to provide an ear- lowed only one hit while striking With players over 50 at bats, second place. ly lead for Trenton Mooney who out three. Offensively he scored Phipps led the way with an avFreshman Matt sat down the Bulldogs in the first two runs. Hunter Gepner scored erage of .507. He had a dozen Whyman and inning in order. He would go four three. Stahl had three hits while extra base hits. He led the team senior Landon and two-third innings on the hill Tucker, Morrow and Lakin Hard- with 31 runs scored. Tucker hit Compton finfor the Tigers. He sat down the man had two hits apiece. .494 with 15 extra base hits inished fourth in first eight batters he faced while Tuesday's championship game cluding a pair of home runs. He the long jump fanning five. The Tigers held a 4-0 didn't go so well for Lamar. Errors had 21 runs batted in. Stahl and and triple jump lead after one. plagued the top seed, committing Morrow each had 20 RBIs. respectively.

The Tigers offense kept up the four to the Pirates one. Ash Grove Mooney led the way on the assault in the second inning, plat- plated a single tally in the first mound with a record of 6-1 It wasn't just ing three more runs with Dylon and added three more in the sec- and an ERA of 2.297. Tucker in sprints and Robertson driving in Tanner ond inning. The Tigers wouldn't was 5-2 with a microscopic field events Phipps and Jed Stahl who singled get on the board until the bottom 1.089 ERA. He struck out 74 where the Tiwith one out. Morrow's single of the sixth inning when Phipps and walked only 25. Hardman gers excelled. brought Robertson home. doubled to lead off the frame and added a pair of saves. Mooney Standout disThe Tigers added two more eventually came around to score. and Tucker each had one. tance runner Nicholas Ray took third in the mile. His father, Alan, was dash and the 110 hurdles rein his usual spot spectively. Black with a 15.63 in the corner and Riddle with a 22.85. Black of the stands also finished second in the 100 shouting times meter dash and Ridddle eighth to his son as he in the 300 meter hurdles. came around.

Anthony Schwinder took fifth "It helps, lets in the high jump and fourth in me know where the triple jump. The 4x800 reI'm at," Nicholay team of Kelby Davis, Lane las said after Hankins, Jalen Roby and Zack receiving his Tullock finished second. The medal. He said relay team of Black, Tullock, that not only Schwindler and Austin Mardoes having his shall took third in the 4x100. father shouting Coleman Whitaker took sixth in the 400 meter dash. Roby him times make took third in the 800. The team a difference loof Marshall, Hankins, Roby and gistically, but it also provides Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Whitaker took 4x400 relay.

The Liberal Bulldogs finished inspiration.

Several area athletes took part in the finals of the Class 1 state "Having him track and field championships at Lincoln University in Jefferson with 10 points, all of them comup there like City Saturday. Here Jasper's Bri Cawyer runs the first leg of the ing from senior pole vaulter that is great," 4x800 meter relay early in the race, while Liberal's Brittany Jake Jungmann who blew away the competition to become the said the sophoAyers runs it for Liberal (fourth from left). The Lady Bulldogs more, who also nearly won the event, taking second place in state. Jasper state champ. He cleared 13-feet took fourth in finished ninth. The Lady Bulldogs finished 11th overall, while in the finals, defeating his next closest opponent by half a foot. the open 800.

Jasper brought home a 21st place finish as a team at state.

Jasper's Matt Stump finished Ray wasn't third in the event for all six of alone.

Tigers JEFFERSON CITY-The Liberal rington Garvin finished seventh the Eagles points. fans made up Lady Bulldog track and field team in the 100 meter dash. In Friday's the loudest racked up 21 points to tie for 11th prelims, the Lady Eagles' 4x100 cheering block place in last weekend's Class 1 meter relay team finished sixth in Dwight T. state track and field champion- but in Saturday's finals they perReed Stadium ships at Lincoln University in Jef- formed well in the clutch taking on the campus ferson City. The Lockwood Lady third place. The team includes: of Lincoln UniTigers scored 18 points to finish Garvin, Etcheson, Haley Bennett versity in Jef16th. Jasper scored 14 points and and Keylee McCutcheon. ferson City. The took 21st.

Lockwood also had a number fans braved a Leading the way for Liberal was of athletes take part in the state's rainy morning freshman Alexys Barton who biggest meet. Madison Coose finand early afterfinished second in the mile with ished seventh in the high jump. noon. a time of 5:23.19. She also took Jessica Nentrup took sixth in the They were fifth in the 800 and anchored the triple jump. The relay team of Netreated to a 4x800 relay team that finished ntrup, Alexis Byrnes, Emily Backs thrilling race second. Other members of the and Kelsey Mein finished seventh in the 100 meteam include: Brittany Ayers, Al- in the 4x100 meter relay. Byrnes Lamar Democrat/ ter dash, with exa Long and Kaitlyn Wentland. took seventh in the 400 meter Chris Morrow Payne taking Rachel Dugan finished eighth in dash. Nentrup finished seventh third and Bethe discus for the Lady Bulldogs. in the 300 meter hurdles. Byrnes, Lockwood's Madison Coose shore claiming Jasper got contributions across Coose, Olivia Finley and Mein and Olivia Finley take cover fourth. the board. Lexie Royster finished comprised the 4x400 meter relay under an umbrella during Saturday's Class 1 state track Compton, fourth in the 100 meter hurdles team that finished sixth.

Ray and juand Audra Etcheson finished On the boys side, Greenfield and field championships niors Kaden eighth in the pole vault. The top won the meet with 57.5 points led in Jefferson City. The two Overstreet and eight in each event earn points by Brendan Black and Michael athletes took part in the high Zane Hull came and make the medal stand. Kar- Riddle who won the 200 meter jump, with Finley finishing fourth and Coose seventh.

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar senior Landon Compton contributed to the Tigers Class 2 state championship by picking up fourth place in the triple jump.

Tigers drop district title game

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar sophomore Haley Landrum goes airborne in the long jump Saturday during the Class 2 state championships at Lincoln University in Jefferson City.

Area schools put on strong performance at state

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow A large contingent of Lamar Tiger fans supported their athletes Friday and Saturday at the Class 2 state track and field championships in Jefferson City last week. Here, Alan Ray leans out of the stands with a hand cupped to his mouth, shouting times to his son Nicholas (foreground) as he runs the mile in Saturday's finals. Ray contributed to the Tigers' state championship with a third place finish in the mile and a fourth place finish in the open 800 meters. together to finish second in the 4x800 meter relay. Hardman took seventh place in the 300 meter hurdles. Overstreet ran a 9:50.92 in the two mile to claim second place, missing first by less than a second. The 4x400 relay team of Compton, Bartlett, freshman Anthony Wilkerson and senior Kevin Clements took fourth place.

The Lady Tigers also had an outstanding day, finishing 15th out of 55 teams.

They scored 19 points. Senior Chynna Moore took fourth in the triple jump, while sophomore Kaitlyn Graves took seventh in the discus.

The relay team of Kylie Riegel, Moore, Madie Baldwin and Kaelyn Sturgell finished fifth in the 4x200 meter relay.

Sturgell ran a 46.48 in the 300 meter hurdles, good enough for second place.

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AOK open house welcomes many

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat

AOK held its community wide open house on Tuesday, May 13, giving individuals the opportunity to learn more about the program, its projects, facilities and staff. AOK opened its doors to the public at 1005 Gulf St. in Lamar, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a steady group flowing through the door.

Refreshments that included a taco bar, along with fresh fruit and vegetables accompanied by various dips, as well as an assortment of all types of “goodies”, were served to those attending. AOK has teamed up with

Wildtree in an attempt to serve a variety of healthy, nutritious foods to the children attending.

Chris Kremp with Wildtree had a table set up featuring Wildtree's herbs and spices that were used to make the refreshments, as well as other recipes that included the culinary blends that are free of preservatives, additives and fillers. A percentage of the retail cost of what Kremp sells goes directly back to AOK, making it a winwin situation for all involved.

Parents that were present for the open house had the opportunity to enroll their children in this year's summer camp, which was set to begin May 27.

Because AOK is presently funded entirely by do-

nations, this was their way of quainted with the program. the community for a long time expressing appreciation to the AOK looks forward to serving to come. community, as well as giving individuals the opportunity to become betterac-

Lamar Democrat/ Melody Metzger Left, AOK representatives Jerod Morey and Kathy Jenkins discuss the various programs that are available with Jim and Bonnie O’Neal during its open house.

Center, Jerod Morey with AOK explains to this family the various programs that are available for youth.

Above, Velma Goodrum and Janet Curless view the various Wildtree products that were available for sale during the AOK open house held May 13.

Barton Kelley presents County Electric resolution to Cooperative membership meeting draws large crowd honor soldier

Three hundred and fifty-six members registered at the Annual Barton County Electric Cooperative meeting.

The 78th annual meeting of Barton County Electric Cooperative was held Tuesday, May 20, under Moore Pavilion in Lamar. Three hundred and fifty-six members registered, with approximately

1100 meals catered by Chicken Mary's served. Entertainment was provided by the Duke Mason Band, along with a photo booth by Say Cheez and jump activities provided by House of Bounce. Buddy Bear enter-

tained kids and adults alike.

Board of director election results, serving a three-year term, were Ben Reed, 399; Jerry Thieman, 396; Max Walters, see MEETING, page 5B

Indian paintbrush Lamar Democrat/ Richard Cooper Indian paintbrush is a sometimes wildflower across the Missouri countryside, growing profusely some years and failing to appear in others. The paintbrush of Barton County is one of nearly 200 species in western North America, most of which prefer prairies with sandy soils. These plants are along U.S. 160 west of Lamar. Don’t try to transplant them. Most authorities on wild plants say you will be wasting your time. Just enjoy them where they are. They will be gone by the first of June.

Camryn Foster is awarded a resolution from 127th District State Representative Mike Kelley, honoring her father, Chief Boatswain's Mate Michael Foster.

JEFFERSON CITY-Rep. Mike Kelley, R-Lamar, presented a resolution in Lockwood to the family of Chief Boatswain’s Mate Michael Foster on behalf of the selfless service their father has provided to the country.

Foster has been an active member of the United States Navy for the last 21 years and is now in his third deployment. In addition to his devotion to his wife, Foster is the father of three children, Christian, Noble and Camryn.

“It is my pleasure to recognize the heroes in our community and Chief Boatswain’s Mate Michael Foster is a prime example of a courageous hero,” said Kelley, R-Lamar. “The members of the Missouri House of Representatives all agree and recognize that without the courage and sacrifice of Michael Foster and his family, our entire way of life is threatened. We must truly be thankful for the service of citizens like the Foster family, who fight with their lives on the line to ensure our freedom.”

Chief Boatswain’s Mate Michael Foster was unable to receive the resolution due to his current deployment in Djibouti, Africa. His daughter Camryn accepted the resolution in his place.

BCMH clinics report increase in net revenue The Barton County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees were called to order on May 20, by Chairperson Karen Wegener. Other members in attendance were Jill Purinton, Tom Shaw, Mike Vaughan and Mike Buchanan. Also in attendance were CEO Wendy Duvall, Director of Finance/CFO Michelle Casey; Director of Nursing Marlys Buckner and Director Quality/Risk Management Eden Ogden. Dr. Thomas Hopkins, chief of the medical staff, was a guest.

The April 28 minutes were approved as written and Casey reported that overall statistics for April were up. Duvall reported that April had a loss for the month of $454,606, bringing the year to date loss to $1,905,799. The clinics reported a busy month, showing a net revenue of $44,617 for April , with year to date net revenue at $95,390. Duvall reported a decrease of one full time employee for the month of April and an increase of 2.5 for the year.

It was reported by Duvall that Mr. Dockery may still be interested in obtaining the old hospital and the board will be kept informed as progression is made. A title search was completed several months ago and the county has a clear title. The hospital board would only need to approve a resolution, turning the property over to the county. Duvall presented a process for a sales tax initiative, instead of property tax.

The bills for April were unanimously

approved as submitted. With no further business in regular session the board adjourned to executive session, where a patient outcome improvement report for April was presented by Ogden for the clinics, dietary, nursing, emergency room, surgery, pharmacy, radiology and risk management.

The meeting reconvened in regular session where no further business was brought before the board so the meeting adjourned.

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AREA NEWS MGE customers to see an increase in natural gas rates

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JEFFERSON CITY-To reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas, Missouri Gas Energy (MGE) customers will see natural gas rates increase under a filing that took effect on May 15.

MGE residential cus-

tomers currently pay approximately $0.56 per hundred cubic feet (Ccf) of natural gas. Under this filing, the rate will increase to approximately $0.62 per Ccf, an increase of approximately $0.06 per Ccf. Between 55 percent and

60 percent of a customer’s natural gas bill reflects the cost of natural gas from wholesale suppliers. The wholesale cost of natural gas is not regulated by the Missouri Public Service Commission. The wellhead cost of natural gas is unregulated and is pri-

marily driven by supply, demand, and the weather.

However, the commission does conduct an annual regulatory review to ensure that regulated natural gas companies make prudent decisions in acquiring natural gas supplies for their customers.

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

JEFFERSON CITY-The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request filed by Empire District Electric Company to increase the fuel adjustment charge on the bills of its electric customers.

On April 1, Empire filed cases with the commission reflecting an annual true-up of the fuel adjustment charge as well as a request by Empire to raise the charge to reflect fuel and purchased power costs for the six-

month period of September, 2013, through February, 2014.

For a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity a month, the fuel adjustment charge will increase from approximately

$0.24 a month to approximately $1.73 a month, an increase of approximately $1.49 a month.

The change will take effect on June 1.

The Empire District Electric Company serves approximately 149,500

electric customers in 16 Missouri counties, including the communities of Golden City, Jasper, and Stockton. Lockwood purchases electricity wholesale from the utility for its municipal system.

Making sure that electric bills are affordable to consumers across the nation was the focus of the nearly 3,000 electric cooperative leaders who

descended on Washington, D.C., May 4-6 for a legislative conference sponsored by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

Representatives from the 900-plus electric cooperatives nationwide visited Capitol Hill offices during

PSC approves increase in fuel adjustment charge

Missouri’s rural electric leaders attend conference

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BRO Project at Fiddlers Ford main topic of meeting GREENFIELD-Randy Daniel called the Dade County Commission to order at 9 a.m. on April 7. Others in attendance were Presiding Commissioner Carl Beerly, Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell and Western Commissioner David Rusch.

It was reported that the commission would be attending the Southwest Missouri Association of County Commissioners meeting held April 23,

in Lamar. The commission met with the sheriff regarding lake patrol and health insurance.

Gary Strack with Shafer, Kline and Warren met with the commission to discuss the BRO project at Fiddlers Ford. Kevin Sprenkle with Anderson Engineering and Todd Polk with CFS Engineers also met with the commission to discuss the BRO project at the ford.

The 911 sales tax issue was discussed and tabled.

The minutes from March 31 were unanimously approved as corrected. Liberty Technical Solutions met with the commission regarding the proposal on the phone systems.

Various options were discussed. The commission was going to discuss the proposal with the judge, in regards to the needs of the circuit court, and will get back with them.

The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m. to meet again on April 14.

By CAROLYN HEAD Dade County reporter

Creek, that was originally scheduled for April 21.

Bids will be taken.

The projected cost forecast for jail improvement was reviewed by the commission.

Public Administrator Christy Welch met with the commissioners regarding moving to the old bank building and what computer connections would be available. Rental space options regarding the purchase of the old bank building were discussed by the commission.

The commission approved the April bills to

be paid.

Dade County Recorder Carolyn Kile came in about microfilm equipment that needs replaced or upgraded.

The meeting adjourned to meet again on May 5.

Bridge and bank building are main topics of conversation GREENFIELD-The Dade County Commission met at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 28. Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel, Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell, Western Commissioner David Rusch and County Clerk Melinda Wright.

Jason Sivilis with Great River Engineering met with the commission to sign the contract on Fiddlers Ford bridge. Various road conditions were discussed.

Paperwork was signed by the commission regarding the project list qualifications of the bridge. Two contractors out of Springfield will be working on the project and the commission is to call immediately if the project needs to be stopped for any reason.

The total cost is $117,200 and the start date is this fall or early 2015. The contract was unanimously approved with all of the necessary signatures.

Maxwell inquired when the new date was scheduled for the start of the 45 foot bridge on County Road 223 over Sinking

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RECORDS DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS

BOB ARNOLD LAMAR-Services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Lamar United Methodist Church for Robert Wayne Arnold, 64, Lamar, who died Saturday evening, May 24, 2014, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lamar United Methodist Church, to be used for sound equipment.

Condolences may be shared at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include his

wife, Donna Westbay; two daughters, Jennifer Joy “J.J.” Shaw and husband Steven, Lamar and Julie Kay Maskus and husband Justin, Joplin; a son, Jonathan Robert Arnold and wife Elizabeth, Puyallup, Wash.; three grandson, Noah, Blaine and Trey Shaw and a brother, Steve Arnold and wife Deanna, Waco, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Yippie and Gracie, and a nephew, Gregory Scott Arnold.

Mr. Arnold was born Jan. 14, 1950, at Lamar, to Clarence, Jr. “Yippie” and Grace (Martin) Arnold. After graduating from Lamar High School in 1968, he earned a BS in Business from SMS in Springfield. He was the Human Resource Specialist at Thorco Industries for 33 years.

A faithful member and tireless worker at Lamar United Methodist Church, he was active in Methodist Men and Genesis Sunday school class, served on trustee and worship committees, was a volunteer bus driver and the sound technician for every service and special event. He took pride in his yard and was an avid gardener. He enjoyed photography, music and computer games and was a dedicated Royals and Chiefs fan. His greatest pleasure came from time spent with family and the fellowship of many good friends. He will be remembered with a smile for his quick wit and sense of humor.

He married Donna Westbay on Aug. 28, 1971, at Lamar.

SUSAN BOWMAN LEE’S SUMMIT-Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Barton City Cemetery, near Liberal, for Susan Bowman, 58, Lee’s Summit, who died Thursday, May 22, 2014, at the Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo. Arrangements were under the direction of Konantz Warden Funeral Home, Lamar.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas City Hospice House.

The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent at www.konantzwarden.com.

Survivors include her parents, Lewis and Margaret Bowman, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Ms. Bowman was born Oct. 20, 1955, to Lewis and Margaret Bowman of Lee’s Summit. She was a graduate of Raytown High School and attended Missouri Southern State University for two years, where she took classes in nursing. She was a very caring person and worked

in nursing homes in Kansas City, Mo. She cared for her maternal grandparents during their illnesses and cared for her aunt until her death at 102 years old in Liberal, where she left a career in teaching special needs children to come to Lee’s Summit to care for her elderly parents.

She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She will be greatly missed and the world will be short one wonderful and caring person.

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KDMO radio broadcast of sewing tips and Belk’s promotion. KK Highway, just south of Lamar, had been her home for the past 40 years.

Mrs. Selvey was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Lamar and she truly enjoyed the friendship and fellowship of her church family and many friends. She was an accomplished seamstress, a hospitable homemaker and a natural caregiver throughout her life. Always active in her community, she volunteered at Good Samaritan, delivered Meals On Wheels, was a Pink Lady at Barton County Memorial Hospital and a member of Atheneum, Sew & So Club and 20th Century Club. She was the last surviving member of the Lamar High School Class of 1935.

HELEN CARR LAMAR-Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, at First Baptist Church of Lamar for Helen I. (Selvey) Carr, 97, Lamar, who died Thursday, May 22, 2014, at Barton County Memorial Hospital. Pastor Robb Hodson officiated. Burial was in Lake Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Lamar.

Condolences may be shared at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include three sons, John Carr and wife Sheila, Carthage, Bob Carr and wife Marti, Joplin and Scott Carr and wife Lexa, Lenexa, Kan.; seven grandchildren, Amy Beck and husband Joel, Jeff Carr and wife Jennie, Tara Pearson and husband Jay, Greg Carr, Erin Carr, Kristin Carr and Ryan Carr; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; four brothers, Keith Selvey, Carl Selvey and wife Beverly and Don Selvey and wife Thelma, all of Lamar and Ron Selvey and wife Donna, Bolivar; a sister, Louise Caruthers, Lamar and a large extended family.

She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Jim Carr in 1996; a grandson, Peter Carr in 2008; four brothers, Martin, Gene, Leland and Bob Selvey and a sister, Lorene Norwood.

Mrs. Selvey was born Dec. 8, 1916, in Lamar, to Roy and Essie (McManis) Selvey. She married Herbert Harold Carr on March 13, 1938, at the Selvey family home. He died Feb. 21, 1981. She and her husband farmed in Barton County for 24 years, first in the Forest Grove community, then 15 miles south of Lamar in the Duval neighborhood, and the last 12 years on a farm 10 miles southeast of Jasper. After moving to Carthage in 1962 she began an 18 year career as a piece goods department manager and buyer for Belk-Simpson on the Carthage square. Many will remember her daily

LOIS TUCKER GOLDEN CITY-Services were held at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, May 28, at the United Methodist Church in Golden City for Lois Marie Tucker, 86, Golden City, who died at 11 p.m.

Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Barton County Memorial Hospital in Lamar. Rev. Larry Garfield officiated.

Burial was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Golden City.

Arrangements were under the direction of Pugh Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Golden City United Methodist Church, in care of the funeral home.

Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Tucker, Fort Worth, Texas and Keith Tucker, Golden City; two daughters, Laura Sue Vonier and husband Jerry, Canon City, Colo. and Mary Christine Stansberry and husband Tony; five grandchildren, Amanda Smith and husband Mike, Paul A. Tucker, Natasha Stansberry, Renee Newey and Paula Schwarzenberger and husband Troy; eight greatgrandchildren, Haylie and Alexis Smith, Clayton and Chase Lucas, Beth, Lauren and Harrison Newey and Grace Schwarzenberger; two brothers, Karl Stratton and wife Elaine, Lincoln, Ala. and Russell Earl Stratton and wife Mary, Talladega, Ala. and three sisters, Shirley Townley and husband Robert, Golden City, Helen Heiskell and husband Paul, Neosho and Sharon Stratton, Prairie Village, Kan. Mrs. Tucker was born May 10, 1928, in Barton County, to James Earl and Dana (Brown) Stratton.

She grew up in the Golden City area and was a Golden City High School graduate. She worked at Finley Engineering in Lamar for over 20 years, retiring in see DEATHS, page 4B

THE ANNUAL PHIPPS FAMILY REUNION for descendents of the late John and Judith Phipps, will be held Sunday, June 8, at the Lamar Park Shelter No. 4, in the southeast corner of the park. A basket dinner is at 12:30 p.m. and will be hosted by the Henry Phipps family. Those attending please bring a basket dinner, table service and lawn chairs. Please provide new information to be added to the history.

THE JASPER SURVIVING SPOUSES WILL meet Wednesday, June 11, 11 a.m., at the Senior Citizens center for lunch. All widows and widowers are welcome to join them.

MILFORD TOWNSHIP ROAD BOARD meeting will be held Wednesday, June 11, 7 p.m., at 515 NE 88th Lane.

THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 209 and the Ladies Auxiliary will meet Monday, June 9, at the Peppermill. Meetings will follow the supper. For information call President Hazel Hoerman at 682-2455.

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.

T.A.T.S. WILL HOLD A BURGERS AND Brats BBQ on Monday, June 9, in front of the Barton County Chamber of Commerce office. The cost is $6, with proceeds going to the operational costs of T.A.T.S. THE LIBERAL AREA CIVIC GROUP City Wide Rummage Sale is set for Saturday, June 7. Listings on the sales flyer are $5. For more information call 417-843-3453.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

LAMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADE CARDS may be picked up at the office Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.12 p.m and 1-3 p.m.

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BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: June 9-13 MONDAYPork ach, oven hash browns, chop, wild rice, yam apple juice, oatmeal and pear au gratin, cookie, coffee/tea/milk. wheat roll, fruit salad, THURSDAY- Barbecoffee/tea/milk. cue brisket on wheat bun, TUESDAY- Chick- baked beans, hominy, toen strips with gravy, mato juice, sliced pears, mashed potatoes, sea- coffee/tea/milk. soned green beans, FRIDAY- Swiss steak wheat roll, banana, cof- with tomatoes and onfee/tea/milk. ions, buttered corn, WEDNESDAY- Ham steamed broccoli, wheat and beans and corn- roll, gelatin with fruit, bread, seasoned spin- coffee/tea/milk.

MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder's Office: James Harold Wright, 59, Pineville and Debra Ann Burdick, 53, Lamar.

Travis Boyd Shaw, 23, Bronaugh and Hannah Michelle Probert, 23, Golden City.

Joshua Adam Graves, 20, Lamar and Paige Mercedes Weisbach, 21, Lamar.

Machelle Leigh Oliver, FTP – warrant arrest, $95 fine.

Tanner Colton Phipps, no operator’s license, $53 fine.

Johnathon Anthony Rickman, larceny under $750, $228 fine.

Joshua Robert Robinson, FTA – warrant arrest, $100 fine.

Tangie Inez SawyerKish, shoplifting, restitution, $241.75 fine.

Cody Wayne Scheetz,

no insurance, minor in possession of tobacco, $101 fine.

Dale Catherine Schuenemunn, shoplifting, $228 fine.

Michael Theodore C Shumake, peace disturbance, $128 fine.

Megan Dawn Smith, driving while suspended 2nd offense, $428 fine.

Woodrow Leon Stanhope, marijuana posses-

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Deaths, continued from page 3B 1991. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Golden City, serving as membership chairperson, helping with Bible school and furnishing food for funeral dinners. She became active in the United Methodist Women (UMW) after retirement. She had also been a member of the Junior Culture Club. She was a wonderful caregiver for her family and friends.

She married Paul Edward Tucker on April 9, 1949, in Springfield. He preceded her in death.

ROBERT YEAGER LAMAR-Private services will be held at the convenience of the family for Robert Thomas Yeager, 86, Lamar, who died Friday morning, May 23, 2014, at Barton County Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Konantz Warden Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent to www.konantzwarden.com.

Survivors include his wife, Paula Yeager; two daughters, Sherry Keller and Regina Rogers; a son, Brandon Rogers and wife Adrianne; a granddaughter, Sasha Mitchell and husband Aaron; three great-grandsons, Kian Rogers, Keegan Hull and Devon Mitchell (and one on the way expected by the end of July) and a niece, Wilma Puckett.

He was preceded in death by three daughters, Debbie Johnston, Cindy Lovejoy and Patty McCumber.

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

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

He married Paula Sue Rogers and they would have been married 47 years on June 3.

CHARLES V. MILLER LAMAR-Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Daniel Funeral Home for Charles Vernon Miller, 78, Lamar, who died Thursday, May 29, 2014, at Spring River Christian Village, following a long illness. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Make a Wish Foundation or Missouri State Veterans Home, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include his wife of nearly 56 years, Shirlee Miller; a son, Brad Miller and wife Diane, Garland, Texas; a daughter, Beth Barcea and husband Vince, Watauga, Texas; three grandchildren, Danica Gehman, Breana Bittick and Meagan Miller; a greatgrandson, Robert Charles Gehman and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers; a sister and two granddaughters, Lynette Miller and Ashley Standridge.

Mr. Miller was born Jan. 16, 1936, in Lamar, to Charley and Grace (Medlin) Miller. He attended school in Lamar and on April 14, 1955, he joined the United States Air Force to serve his country. He attended the First Christian Church when living in Lamar

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and the Bedford Christian Church while living in Bedford, Texas. He retired from ABF Trucking in 1997, after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, loved camping, boating and yard work and loved being outdoors.

He married Shirlee L. Saul on Nov. 2, 1957, at Miami, Okla.

HUBERT “BARNEY” BURNETT LAMAR-Graveside services were held at 10 a.m.

Friday, at Collins Cemetery in Lockwood for Hubert R. “Barney” Burnett, 86, Lamar, who died Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Truman Healthcare, with his sisters at his side. Rev. Robb Hodson officiated.

Arrangements are under the direction of Konantz Warden Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent to www.konantzwarden.com.

Survivors include two sons, Roy Burnett, Sylmar, Calif. and Hubert Ralph Burnett II, California; a daughter, Kathy DePee, Texas; three sisters, Velma Hoefgen andDixie McClain, both of Springfield and Sharon Ramey, Joplin.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill, Clarence and Charles Burnett.

Mr. Burnett was born Jan. 6, 1928, in Lockwood, to William Roy and Katherine Leola (Blevins) Burnett. He was a veteran of the World War II/Korean War era. He was a glass worker, owning his own business, Barney’s Glass Service, in Parsons, Kan. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Golden City.

He married Wilma Burnett on March 29, 1971, in Parsons. She proceeded him in death on her 76th birthday, Oct. 6, 2001.

ROBERT “BOB” WARREN AYRES Robert “Bob” Warren Ayres, MD, FACEP, died suddenly on Tuesday night, May 27, 2014. Bob was born at Old General Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri on September 15, 1942, the son of Dr. Maurice J. Ayres and Pearl (Baker) Ayres. Bob grew up in Gothenburg, Nebraska, graduating from Gothenburg High School in 1961. Bob loved to fly and began pursuing his solo pilot’s license while still in high school.

Bob entered the University of Nebraska as a premed student, completing his undergraduate and medical degrees in 1968.

Bob began post-graduate training in general surgery in Omaha. His training was interrupted by his service in the U.S. Army, stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. Upon his return to the States, Bob continued post-graduate training in Omaha, ultimately becoming board certified in both Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine. Bob practiced Family Medicine with his father in Gothenburg for 4 ½ years before moving to Kansas City to specialize in Emergency Medicine.

Bob was one of the founding physicians of Hospital Emergency Physicians, Inc. (HEP) which became Metro Emergency Physicians, LLP (MEP) at St. Luke’s Health System, Kansas City, Missouri.

Bob practiced Emergency Medicine at St. Luke’s from 1978-1999.

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Bob met his wife, Dr. W. Jean (Arnold) Ayres, in 1985, while Jean was an Internal Medicine Resident at St. Luke’s Hospital. Bob and Jean were married on May 21, 1988.

Bob and Jean lived in the Kansas City area before moving to Lawrence, Kansas in 2009. Bob and Jean shared life in every way, accompanying each other in the routine of each day, supporting each other’s interests, continuing to study and learn together, and extending the gifts of their marriage generously with their friends and “adopted” families.

Bob was a brilliant physician and truly loved by everyone he worked with at St. Luke’s, within HEP/MEP, and everyone he met. Bob was a lifelong learner, constantly challenging his intellect with vigorous reading and study. He had the capacity to retain volumes of information, from the trivial to the critical knowledge necessary as a medical professional.

Bob practiced the martial art of Aikido and selfdisciplined exercise. Bob played the ancient board game GO, gathering weekly with a GO group in Overland Park, Kansas. Bob was an ongoing member of Tuesday Evening at Marty’s (TEAM), a small group dedicated to contemporary religious study. Bob was a committed volunteer physician at the Kansas City Care Clinic and the Lawrence Public Library. Bob was a member of Shawnee Heights United Method-

ist Church, in Tecumseh, Kansas.

Bob is survived by Jean, his wife of 26 years, his sister, Nancy Stara and her husband, Dennis, of Lincoln, Nebraska; stepbrother, Ray Staples of Cheyenne, Wyoming and step-sister, Erin Bader of Abiquiu, New Mexico.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his step-mother, Irene.

Bob is also survived by a wide circle of former medical students, colleagues, and friends who recognize the impact of his brilliant mind and his deep love for his wife, Jean.

A service of memorial and celebration will be held Saturday, June 7, 10:00 a.m. at Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church, 6020 SE 44th St., Tecumseh, Kansas.

Memorial donations may be made to the Kansas City Care Clinic or the Gothenburg High School Foundation, Gothenburg, Nebraska and may be sent in care of WarrenMcElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

Online condolences may be sent to www. warrenmcelwain.com.

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The Duke Mason Band entertained Barton County Electric Cooperative members at their 78th Annual Meeting.

Left, Buddy Bear shakes hands with this little girl at the 78th Annual Barton County Electric Cooperative meeting.

LEGALS

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

Case No. 13B4-CV00361 ADVERTISEMENT OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER EXECUTION By virtue and authority of a General Election, issued from the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, at Lamar, returnable on the 15th day of July, 2014 and to me, as Sheriff, directed and delivered, in favor of University Bank, plaintiff, and against David E.

Noyes and Tresa Noyes as defendants, I have levied upon and seized all the right, title, interest and estate being an undivided one-fourth of said defendants David E. Noyes and Tresa Noyes, in and to the following described real estate, situate in the County of Barton and State of Missouri, to-wit: TRACT I: THE WEST HALF OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION ONE (1), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-THREE (33), RANGE THIRTYTHREE (33). THE WEST HALF OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION ONE (1), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-THREE (33), RANGE THIRTYTHREE (33), BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI.

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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.

You are invited to Living Word Church, located at 1304 Francis St. at the corner of 14th St. East. We are a spirit filled non-denominational church. Pastor Mark Cummins family is originally from Golden City. He has pastored

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Please join us Sunday at 10 a.m., where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord! For information call 417-2951050.

TRACT II: THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION ONE (1), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-THREE (33), RANGE THIRTYTHREE (33), BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. and I will on 18th day of June, 2014 between the hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and five o’clock in the afternoon of that day, and more particularly at 1:00 P.M., at the west front door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, Lamar, Barton County, State of Missouri, and during the session of said Circuit Court, at Lamar, Missouri, sell at public venue, for cash, to the highest bidder for cash or ready money, all the right, title, interest and estate of the above-named defendant, in and to said

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Members signed 250 cards requesting the EPA to take an “all of the above approach” when it comes to generating electricity. In 2013, Missouri Electric Cooperatives relied on coal for 79 percent of their base load generation. If the EPA continues on the path they are currently on to regulate coal plants out of existence, members, along with all electric consumers, would see significant rate increases. Barton County Electric Cooperative supports regulations that use all resources to generate electricity, including renewables. The remaining resources Associated Electric Cooperative used in 2013 to generate electricity for members were wind, 10 percent; hydro, six percent; natural gas, four percent and one percent of purchases off system.

real estate, to satisfy said execution and costs.

S-L. Mitchell Shaw, Sheriff Barton County, Missouri s-Kevin Checkett, #25838 P.O. Box 409 Carthage, MO 64836 (417) 358-4049 Telephone (417) 358-6341, Facsimile Attorney for University Bank, Plaintiff Published in the Lamar Democrat 5-21,28,6-4,11-4tc Labor Bid The Barton County Commission is requesting labor bids on removal and replacement of sidewalk on the west side of the Courthouse. Bid will be a labor only, all materials will be furnished by the County.

Specs may be picked up at the County Commission Office. Sealed bids will be due on Monday, June 9,

Electric, continued from page 2B the conference to discuss a wide range of issues, including climate change, energy efficiency and other topics of importance to rural communities.

Bobbi Jeffries, manager of Barton County Electric Cooperative, Lamar, was part of a 62-strong group of rural electric leaders from Missouri who took part in the annual legislative rally.

With Congress still in session, the timing of this year’s rally couldn’t have been better. “This was a critical time to be meeting with our elected officials.

They need to hear our message that rural people

can not take another hike in their electric bills,” said Barry Hart, executive vice president of the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives.

Missouri’s delegation met with their respective U.S. representatives, including Sam Graves, Vicky Hartzler, Jason Smith, Billy Long, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Ann Wagner, both Sen. Roy Blunt and Sen. Claire McCaskill, in addition to urban legislators Emanuel Cleaver and Lacy Clay.

The cooperative leaders found strong support from the entire Missouri congressional leadership.

sion, drug paraphernalia possession, $356 fine.

Jeffery William Tazelaar, driving while intoxicated 2nd offense x 2, $1067 fine.

Dylan Lee Wagner, receiving stolen property, $228 fine.

Ruth Elaine Wehrly, no insurance, $48 fine.

William David Weiser, clinging to a motor vehicle, $53 fine.

William Royce Wheeler, FTA – warrant arrest, $40 fine.

Emma Lea Whitehead, leaving the scene of an accident, $278 fine.

Andrew Lee Willet, minor in possession of tobacco, $53 fine.

James Patrick Reed Willet, defective vehicle equipment, littering, $278 fine.

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ONE (1), EXCEPT TEN 5-28,6-4-2tc (10) FEET OFF THE ENTIRE NORTH SIDE NOTICE OF THEREOF, IN RICE’S TRUSTEE’S SALE A default has accrued on SUBDIVISION OF LOTS a certain note secured by a ONE (1) AND TWO (2), deed of trust executed by, BLOCK TWO (2) AND Michael Paul Fletcher dated LOTS ONE (1) AND TWO 5/12/2010 and recorded on (2), BLOCK FOUR (4), A. 5/12/2010 as Document COCKRELL’S ADDITION Number 2010-671, in TO THE CITY OF the Recorder’s office for LAMAR, IN BARTON Barton County, Missouri. COUNTY, MISSOURI. The successor trustee will Commonly known as: 1003 on June 26, 2014 between Heagon Street, Lamar, the hours of 9:00 am and Missouri 64759 5:00 pm, more particularly for the purpose of satisfying at 12:00PM, at the West said indebtedness and the Front Door of the Barton costs of executing this trust.

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MoDOT releases road construction for 2014 The southwest district of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has released the construction schedule for roads and highways for the remainder of 2014. Below is the schedule for Barton and bordering counties. All have completion dates in the fall of 2014.

Barton County I-49 - build overpass for First Street in Lamar.

Route P - New bridge deck over Nicholson Creek southwest of Liberal.

Route F - New bridge deck over Horse Creek near Newport.

Dade County Route A - New bridge deck over Muddy Fork south of Lockwood.

Jasper County Route 171 - Build roundabout at Route 43 in Airport Drive (Stones Corner).

Route 249 - Relocate northbound off ramp on Route HH in Carterville.

I-44/I-49 - New interchange at Prigmor Road east of Joplin.

Blow out causes rollover

Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper The driver of a northbound Kenworth truck, 31-year-old Trevor R. Haile of Carthage, suffered moderate injuries when his vehicle had a blow out, travelled into the median and rolled. A portion of the wreckage ended up in the southbound lanes of I-49, three miles south of Lamar. Haile was life flighted to Freeman Hospital in Joplin. The accident occurred at 2:30, Thursday afternoon, May 22.

Accident reports According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Dustin J Rhoades, 20, Sheldon, was transported by EMS to Nevada Regional Hospital after the 2008 Dodge Ram he was driving failed to negotiate a curve on Whitworth Road, one mile southwest of Bellamy, running off the right side of the roadway and striking a tree.

According to the report the accident occurred at

10:30 p.m. on Monday, May 26, as the Dodge was westbound. The report stated that Rhoades received moderate injuries and was wearing his safety device.

Also, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a two vehicle accident occurred at 7:02 a.m.

Wednesday, May 28, on US 54, three miles south of Nevada, when a north bound 1997 Pontiac being driven by Charlotte R Michael, 54, Nevada,

failed to yield to a west bound 2000 Kenworth being driven by Ronald D Spencer, 68, Lamar, while crossing US 54.

Michael, who was not wearing a safety device according to the report, received serious injuries and was transported to Nevada Regional Hospital, then sent on to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin.

The report stated that Spencer was wearing his safety device.

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Lockwood, Irma Finley, 417-232-4020; Greenfield, Anna Boyd, 417-6372019; Arcola, Kyle Staley, 417-773-7381; Liberal and Mindenmines, Ona Mae Winship, 417-843-2585.

Craig Hackney is the driver for the following scheduled Barton County trips: First Monday of each month, pick up in Barton County for trip to Joplin; third Thursday of each month, pick up in Barton County for trip to Joplin; second Monday of each month, pick up in Barton County for trip to Springfield; Tuesday of each week, pick up in Mindenmines and Liberal for trip to Lamar; Wednesday of each week, pick up in Golden City and Jasper for trip to Lamar; fourth Thursday of each month, pick up in Barton County for trip to Nevada.

Please note: OATS accommodates medical appointments and shopping in Carthage to coincide with the Joplin scheduled trips. Also, OATS continues to pick up in Barton County for an extended trip to Galena, Kansas to coincide with the Joplin scheduled trips when medical appoint-

ments dictate at the Ortho 4-States Clinic.

Gene Meyers is the driver for the following scheduled Dade County trips: (Please note the second Monday has been changed to the third Monday of each month for the trip to Bolivar). First Monday of each month, pick up in Dade County for trip to Springfield; third Monday of each month, pick up in Dade County for trip to Bolivar; every Thursday of each month, pick up in Dade County for trip to Greenfield.

OATS reminds the public that all schedules and contacts can be viewed on the chamber of commerce online site, TV channel 3 and online at www.oatstransit.org. All pertinent OATS information is also published monthly in the Barton and Dade County newspapers.

A combined Barton and Dade counties committee meeting is held on the first Friday of every other month and meetings are open to the public.

OATS wishes to thank the Barton and Dade communities for their steadfast patronage and support throughout the year.

Happy springtime from OATS! Southwest Region OATS continues the opportunity this spring of providing transportation service for medical and personal needs to the Barton and Dade C ounty communities. OATS is dedicated to supplying service to anyone regardless of age, income, race, gender, religion, disability or national origin. Individuals are picked up at their residences, and in most instances reservations may be made as late as the evening before the intended trip. OATS prefers that you call your local contact listed below to schedule a trip instead of contacting the driver. Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated.

OATS contacts are always available to assist with transportation questions and requirements.

For the public convenience and disposition, contacts and scheduled trips are as follows: Lamar, Nevada, Golden City and Jasper, Dorris Mayfield, 417-682-3842, email chezdorri2127@att.net; Golden City, Bobbie Chappell, 417-537-8423 or Dorris Mayfield, 417-682-3842;

Route 66 (7th Street) - Turn lane improvements at Duquesne Road, and traffic cameras installed at Route 249 in Joplin.

Route M - New bridge deck at Little North Fork bridge north of Joplin.

Route M - New bridge deck over Colliers Branch north of Joplin.

Route U - Chip-seal between I-44 and Lawrence County Avenue in Sarcoxie.

Route P - Seal pavement between Route JJ and Route 66 west of Joplin.

Route JJ - Chip-seal between Route Z and Route P west of Joplin.

Business 44 - Chip-seal between Blackberry Road and I-44 in Sarcoxie.

Vernon County Route B - New bridge deck over Clear Creek east of Sheldon.

Route BB - Seal pavement between Route 54 and Main Street in Nevada.

Route W - Seal pavement between Route 54 and end of state maintenance north of Nevada.

Act quickly on threshold level armyworms Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension, checked fields near Kenoma on May 21.

“Smut is showing up in wheat. It is identified by black mold covering the head and replacing the kernels. If developed in the flowering stage, it can spread to adjacent fields”, said Scheidt. There are no fungicides available to treat smut, a seed treatment is recommended if your field has a history of smut. “Smut not toxic to livestock, but they may reject consumption. Heavily smutted grain may not be accepted at the grain elevator”, said Scheidt.

Scheidt has seen pow-

dery mildew in the lower canopy of wheat. “If wheat is in the flowering stage, it is too late to apply a foliar fungicide”, said Scheidt.

Armyworms have been seen in lush growing, no-till fields near Golden City by an area crop consultant. Scheidt suggests scouting in the morning and evening by beating the wheat together and looking on the ground for armyworms. Threshold levels are 4 armyworms per square foot or when two percent of heads are clipped. “Warrior II and Mustang Max are recommended; apply insecticides quickly when threshold levels are met, armyworms can destroy an entire field in one night”, said Scheidt.

Scheidt is seeing some

purpling on lower leaves, leaf margins and midvein of 7-8 leaf corn due to cold temperatures.

“Seedling rots are showing up in replanted corn, due to freezing temperatures. As the ground freezes and thaws, moisture can freeze and thaw in the seed, causing seedling rots that result in mushy, discolored seeds and death of young plants”, said Scheidt.

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.

Batteries stolen from farm equipment The Barton County Sheriff 's Department took a report on Sunday, May 18, regarding batteries being stolen from farm equipment

in the area of SW 50th Lane and SW 50th Rd. The reporting party stated that he had not used his tractor or semi for a couple of days and when

he went to use them, they would not start. The victim stated that the battery clamps had been loosened to remove the batteries.

An investigation by the Barton County Sheriff 's Department was conducted Saturday, May 17, after a report was taken of missing meat from a smoker

at the Golden City Grocery Store. The victim reported that he had gone out to check on the food cooking and noticed that the door to the smoker was open. It was reported

that part of the food was missing and the meat left on the smoker was burnt and ruined.

A report was taken for stealing and property damage.

Meat stolen from smoker