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Pink Apple 5K and 2-Mile Fun Walk/Run scheduled By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat

The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO) will hold a Pink Apple 5K and 2-Mile Fun Walk/Run, in conjunction with the Wyatt Earp Fallfest in Lamar, on Saturday, Oct. 11. Registration and t-shirt pick up will begin at 7 a.m., see APPLE, page 4A

Lamar Tigers featured on SiriusXM The Highway

SiriusXM The Highway is taking nominations and are adopting a high school football team to be featured weekly. This week they have chosen to feature the Lamar High School Tigers for their “Highway High School of the Week”. Kim O'Sullivan nominated the team, which was chosen among 1,000 vying for the honor. To check out this awesome accomplishment visit www. siriusxm.com/the highway, then go to their facebook page that will feature the Lamar Tigers Brotherhood, visit https://www.facebook.com/ onthehighway?ref=br_tf.

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger Skeeter amused the students at Lamar Tiger Preschool on Tuesday morning, Sept. 2, as she explained the history of the American circus. Inset, Skeeter explains the ability to balance during her presentation at the Lamar Tiger Preschool on Tuesday morning, Sept. 2. Pictured are, left, Gabe Johnson, who shows his prowess at balancing a peacock feather. Also making an attempt to balance was Trinity Roby, right. Oval, Henry Ball amazed Skeeter as he balanced a peacock feather for 30 seconds. Also giving it a try, but not pictured, was Maggie Thomas. Both are in the first grade at Lamar East Primary and are students of Carlie Brown. By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat

refreshing way to start the week. As Skeeter explained the various aspects and history of the circus, she adapted her style of what she taught to coincide with the age group she was speaking to. Just watching Skeeter, one could tell she had been at this for quite some time. When questioned following once of her sessions, she mentioned that she had been on the road as a clown for 30 years. In fact, she is actually a graduate of the Ringling Bros.

Skeeter the Clown visited children at Lamar Tiger Preschool and East Primary on Tuesday, Sept. 2, as a promotion for the upcoming Culpepper & Merriweather Circus that was held Monday, Sept. 8, at the East Primary school grounds. The circus was sponsored by the Lamar Rotary Club and offered two showtimes; one at 5 p.m. and one at 7:30 p.m. Watching Skeeter transact with the students was a very see SKEETER, page 4A

Two lawsuits brought before Barton County sheriff Barton County Sheriff Larry “Mitch” Shaw is listed as the party of two lawsuits that were filed recently. Stephen Kendus contends Shaw allowed a jailer to arrest him in 2011 by using excessive force with a taser, causing him to urinate on himself. The suit alleges Barton County Sheriff Department deputies showed a video of the tasering to employees, further humiliating Kendus.

Lamar Youth Choir performs annual concert

The Lamar Youth Choir held its annual concert on Sunday, Aug. 9, at Thiebaud Auditorium. The choir is comprised of children from the Barton County area, representing a broad range of ages. Participants attend practice one evening per week for approximately eight weeks and receive a free choir t-shirt. Under the direction of Brian Hargrave, music director for the Lamar school district, and Anna Strong, music director for the Liberal school district, this free community program exposes children to a wide variety of music. The choir, accompanied on the piano by Tracy Bean, performed “On with the Show”, “Brother Noah Built the Ark”, “The Best in Me”, “Interjections” from Schoolhouse Rock, a foreign language piece “Al Shlosha D’Varim” and “Our America”, which was a medley of patriotic songs.

Joplin Walk for ALS scheduled for September 13 The annual Joplin Walk for ALS will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, at Leonard Park, 4th and Turk. Check in begins at 1 p.m., with the walk starting at 2 p.m. Funds raised through this walk will stay local, providing services to those diagnosed with ALS in the form of support groups, clinics, social events including picnics and candle light memorials and medical equipment. see JOPLIN, page 2A

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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

A second suit was filed by Jennifer Workman, alleging that the sheriff 's department falsified a recording of a sale of meth between deputies and an informant. It also also alleged that a warrant signed by a county judge was forged and that she suffered anguish being handcuffed and slammed to the floor. Workman also alleges emotional distress, as both Kendus and Workman seek jury trials and $25,000 in damages.

Members of the Lamar Youth Choir take a moment to celebrate after their end-ofsummer concert at Thiebaud Auditorium on August 9. The choir is a free program to children in the Barton County community and is under the direction of Brian Hargrave and Anna Strong. Pictured left to right are Mycah Reed, Macy Bean, Brenna Morey, Kaitlyn Davis, Kara Morey and Emma Hargrave.

BCMH clinics continue to excel The Barton County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees was called to order by Chairperson Karen Wegener on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Other members present were Jill Purinton, Tom Shaw, Mike Vaughan and Mike Buchanan. Also in attendance were CEO Wendy Duvall, Di-

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rector of Finance/ CFO Michelle Casey, Human Resources Director Sheila Boice and Director Quality/Risk Management Eden Ogden. Chief of Medical Staff Dr. Thomas Hopkins was a guest. No citizens were present for the publicized public hearing

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regarding the hospital's proposed tax levy. A motion was made by Shaw, seconded by Buchanan that the levy for the tax year be set at the current maximum authorized tax levy rate of 0.1083 per $100 assessed valuation. The motion passed unanimously.

Minutes from July 28 were approved as written. Casey reported that overall statistics for July were down as compared to the year before, but they were up in cardiac rehab, surgery and all therapy visit see CLINICS, page 4A

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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 wind and more rain. Gary and Judy Nelson, Michael Nelson and Ella Mae Turpen all enjoy dinner at a restaurant on Sunday. Arbry Winans, Ray and Tristan, Ray and Nicole Winans and Elvin Winans Jr. and Durella were visitors of Marie Winans. 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. Kenneth Dee and Esther Archer, Sarcoxie route, and Louise Ott, Jasper route, were dinner guests of George Straw on Sunday. Be sure and watch for the deer and turkey flying just above the road, as they come out of those deep ditches. Louise Ott visited Carol Golden on Sunday afternoon. We want to extend

sympathy to the families of Fern Hubbs, Bud Saloga and Robert Lovejoy, all members of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Carthage. Louise Ott visited Richard Ott on Sunday afternoon. Jane Moss visited Louise Ott on Saturday afternoon.

Sheldon By DARLENE SHERIDAN The Sheldon Quaky Quilters placed well at the Little Balkan Day Quilt Show in Pittsburg, Kan. The group's Scholarship Quilt won the Judges Choice Award. This quilt will be given away later in the year. To purchase chances see any of these members. Vicki Jadlot won Judges Choice and Celebrity Judge’s Choice Award on her quilt, “Quilt of Valor”. Janet Hurlburt won first and second place on her two English Paper Piecing quilts. Donita James took second place on her “Weaver’s Fever” quilt. Alisa James won again with her quilt that won Grand Champion in the 4-H division at the Springfield Fair and at

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Lamar. Congratulations, ladies. Friends are glad to know that Charles Claflin is now home and doing well following 11 days in St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, where he underwent open heart surgery. Weather is the major topic of conversation. The hot weather finally gave way to some cooler days and the rain was welcomed. Several trees were damaged due to the high winds. The September Food Pantry was held, Tuesday, Sept. 2 and 104 families received food. Several high school students and community volunteers distributed food. The backpack program is also providing food for qualifying students over the weekends. The next pantry will be October 28. We were saddened to hear that Kathy Claflin is back in the hospital for complications from surgery. The H.M. Logan family returned home Monday following a long Labor Day camping weekend. The Sheldon Jolly Senior Citizens met Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 2, at the Donaldson Building, with President Marj Ness

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presiding at the meeting. The Sheldon Lions Club held its monthly breakfast Saturday, Sept. 6, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. September 9 was the anticipated date for the new play equipment to be placed in the park. The community is excited to see these improvements.

For-getme-nots By GAIL LEAMING Got my orders last week that they are going in with the knife on the 4th and I can get a useable arm. I have almost forgotten how to use. Anyway, next week you may not hear from me because I plan on resting. Kamala called to say that they were bringing Addy home finely and she was almost six pounds. Bigger than her great uncle Russ was when we brought him home. Ron is still going to the doctors twice a week for his foot. Kamala came over and really mowed and cleaned the yard. What a relief. Russ is to come to do the brush hogging around the place and take over for me for a few days, making Ron

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stay put. Good luck. Glad to hear that Kenneth Banta wasn’t hurt too bad from his accident. Betty LaFon brought food this week and Dixie Wolf brought the best sandwiches from Lockwood. What would we do without friends and family. Clea is my go to, to pass the word to the rest of the family on our day to day progress. We call it the text pony express. I don’t text, so this is the best way to get a hold of them. I went to the Freedom Fest Sunday and again for the 16th time they did a great job. Thanks to the ladies in the quilt show and to Clea who picked up my quilts for me since I went home with food to feed Ron. The rain last night was a little breezy, but we sure needed it and the temperature is perfect for sleeping. Listened to a group of ladies from Jerico Springs, Ash Grove and Everton and etc. play and sing. Hope they will come to Red Oak 2 and Milford. Twilla Hollingshead is having a bout with her health. Hope the doctors can find and fix.

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Total budget for the Keith Worthington Chapter (Midwest area covering Nebraska, Kansas and western Missouri) is $184,000, with $8,000 assigned to Barton, Jasper, Newton and McDonald counties. Regional offices are located in Omaha, Wichita, Kansas City and Ozark. ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is an irreversible condition that systematically destroys the nerves that power the muscles. ALS patients are given a two to five year life span, during which they lose use of their arms and legs, voice and speech and swallowing, eventually needing wheelchairs, communication devices, breathing apparatus and feeding tubes. For more information or to make a donation go to www.alsa-midwest.org or www.alsa.org. You can mail donations to The ALS Association, 2209 Petris Circle, Ozark MO 65721. In the memo section of the check, specify the Joplin Walk and a name or team that you wish to support!!

Retired teachers start new school year, begin plans for opposing Amendment 3

Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper Kari Worsley of Lamar Vo-tech was awarded a $500 classroom grant from the Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation (MRTF) at the September 3 meeting of the Lamar unit of the Missouri Retired Teachers Association (MRTA). Participating in the ceremony, left to right, are Walter Cochran, foundation president; Vicki Orr, MRTA Region 9 vice-president; Jim Orr, MRTF board member; Scott Nolting, director of Lamar Vo-tech; Kari Worsley, grant recipient; and Mary Kuhn, Lamar retired teachers president. By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer LAMAR-Barton County area retired teachers held their first meeting of the 2014-15 school year amid numerous guests. Among the guests was Kari Worsley, who teaches graphic art and design at Lamar R-I Vo-tech. She was the recipient of a $500 classroom equipment grant from the Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation (MRTF), channeled through Region 9 of the Missouri Retired Teachers Association (MRTA). The Lamar unit of MRTA is a part of Region 9. Also present was Walter Cochran of Nevada, president of

LAMAR COUNTRY CLUB LADIES ASSOCIATION Joann Jones was the hostess for Bridge and a luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Lamar

MRTF, and Jim Orr of Monett, who is a member of the MRTF board of directors. The $500 check was presented to Worsley by Vicki Orr of Monett, vice-president of Region 9. Scott Nolting, vo-tech director, was present to witness the presentation. Dan Barger, of Joplin and membership chairman of Region 9, was present to update the meeting on the latest MRTA membership figures, which he said have now surpassed 22,700. This is in keeping with the MRTA slogan of “Strength in Numbers.” Barger retired from teaching in Florida before moving to Joplin. He said Florida retirees are facing the same struggle as

Missouri retirees, which is protecting their retirement fund from benefit reduction under the guise of “retirement reform.” Much of the meetingwas devoted to Constitutional Amendment 3, which will be presented to Missouri voters in the November 4 general election. The proposed amendment was placed on the ballot through initiative petition, a state-

wide canvassing of signatures, that was bankrolled by St. Louis billionaire, Rex Sinquefield. Sinquefield has built a reputation as an opponent of publicly supported education, and has taken steps in that direction through Amendment 3. The proposed amendment would require teacher evaluation to be based largely on student performancebased standardized tests. School districts that fail to implement such an evaluation system would loose both state and local funding. This prompted Cochran to interject, “The real issue, here, is taking local control away from public schools.” Vicki Orr stated that a statewide organization known as Local Schools Coalition Committee has been formed to oppose the amendment. She added that MRTA has contributed $5,000 to that organization. Others in the meeting noted that $5,000 will be able to do very little when facing Sinquefield’s millions. The campaign between opponents and supporters of Amendment 3 will obviously heat up as the election grows closer. Looking farther ahead,

Social Committee Chairperson Carol Hanshaw reminded retirees that the annual Christmas banquet will be held, December 3, in the Law Chapel of the Lamar United Methodist Church. The next meeting of the Barton County area retired teachers will be at 8:30 a.m., October 1 at the new buildings of Lamar Middle School. Superintendent Dr. Zach Harris will escort the retirees on a guided tour.

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FRIENDS & FAMILY Families gather for Kentner reunion The Kentner family reunion was held August 10, at the American Legion building in Lockwood. The group's good doorman, C.W., had the welcoming mat out for the group's 11 a.m. arrival, with well filled baskets of food that graced the dinner table. At 12:30 p.m., grace was given by Darrell Kentner. Those present were Doris (Kentner) McCall, Golden City; Marilyn Sue (McCall) Wolfe, Springfield; Judy (McCall) and Bud Barkley, Blue Springs; Kenneth and Nancy McCall, Lamar; Cathy (McCall)

and Mike Thompson, Carthage; Rebecca (McCall) and Sterling Moore and sons, Ryan and Zack, Golden City; Heather (Moore) and Michael Tredway, Monett; Gayle (Kentner) and Phil Lollar, Durant, Okla.; Rex Lollar, The Colony, Texas; Melinda (Kentner) and Robert Randolph and family, Benjamin, Jesse, Jacob and Daniel and Cassie Randolph and family, Wyatt and Khloe, Paris, Ill. Also, Melissa (Kentner) and Mark Banner and Nolee, Warrensburg; Kaleb and Jennifer Kentner and family, Abe, Cy,

Lucy, Kate and Eli, Garden City, Kan.; Jason and April Kentner and family, Kason, Kiira, Lilly and Landon, Olathe, Kan.; Ren (Kentner) Bert and Justine Cloward, Joplin; Richard and Princess Kentner and Emily and a girlfriend, Golden City; Sharon (Kentner) and Jess Masterson, Carthage; Paul and JoAnn McGuire, Springfield; C.W. McGuire, Lockwood; Darrell and Cindy Kentner, Jasper; Robert and Reta (McGuire) Elliott and Brendon Maneval, Golden City; Randy McGuire, Josh, Lisa, Hadley and Benton McGuire, Gold-

en City; Curtis, Heather Ann, Sarah and Caroline McGuire, Monett and Raema (McGuire) Manka and Erma (Kentner) McGuire, Golden City. There was a lot of visiting, picture taking and admiring the replica of the McCall filling station and store made by Sue McCall Wolfe. Mary Lollar showed her crochet placemats and doilies. A short meeting was held. It was voted to meet next August 2, on a Sunday, at the American Legion building in Lockwood. A big thanks to the Pump and Pantry for the good chicken!

Descendents of Clarence and Ora (Raper) Owen met at the Barton County Senior Citizens Center in Lamar on August 17, for a family reunion. Clarence and Ora were married in June 1908. They reared a family of five children including Harold, Nina, Elmer, Ernest and Glen. Ten of the 14 surviving first cousins attended the reunion. Sixty-three were present to enjoy a delicious basket dinner. The hit of the meal was a gooseber-

ry cobbler prepared by Ava Phipps and Don took home an empty dish! It was reported that Aunt Faye Owen is now in an assisted living facility in Sunnyvale, Calif. The afternoon was spent visiting and viewing old photo albums. Those attending from out of state were Jason and Melissa Schneider, Charly and Nolan, Springdale, Ark.; Nathan and Heather Blanchard, Ava, Owen and Elise, Pittsburg, Kan. Others attending were

Joan Calvert, Independence; Larry Calvert, Blue Springs; Dana Schanot, Carson and Eleana Blanchard, all from Joplin; Jinnifer Loum, Jermaine and Maria, Republic; Don Phipps, El Dorado Springs; Terri Chadd, Nevada and Danny, Heather and Clayton Adams, Gary, Carolyn and Christy Fowler, all from rural Sheldon. Attending from Liberal were Sam and Margie Crabtree, Paul, Tanya, Theodore, Annabell, Samantha and Lauren

Crabtree and Tim and Anna Phipps. Gerald and Maurine Dresslaer, Kenny and Dana Owen, Bill and Barbara Phipps, Belinda Shoff, Gary and Dorothy Phipps, Lorene Breedlove, Kay Blanchard, Richard, Peggy, Megan and Jacob Blanchard, Lendon and Leisa Blanchard, Miranda and Samuel Blanchard, Wayne and Willa Owen, Roy and Linda Owen, Mitch, Amy and Gage Shaw and L.J and Lacie Winters attended from the Lamar area.

Descendents of Clarence and Ora (Raper) Owen meet for reunion

Higgins-Hagins reunion held at Lamar City Park The 86th annual reunion for the descendents of Linville Higgins and Juda Kirby was held August 31, at the Lamar City Park shelter house. There were 45 present. After the blessing, a pot luck dinner was enjoyed by all. A business meeting was called to order by Ernest Metcalf in the absence of President Mark Higgins. A short business meeting was held. Election of of-

ficers was held and Mark Higgins was re-elected president. Ernest Metcalf was re-elected treasurer and Linda Hagins, secretary. There was no new or old business brought before the meeting. Prizes were given to the following: Grayson Hagins, nine months old, youngest present; Nellie Higgins, oldest person present; Ronald Schmitt

and family from Lake Worth, Fla., coming the farthest at 1400 miles; Jonathan and Kimberlee Hagins, youngest married couple, married three years and Lary and Mary Higgins, longest married couple at 49 years. Those attending were Robert and Diana Enright, Lane, Wylee and Kally Duncan, Nellie Higgins, Ernest and Shirley

Metcalf, Zelma Hooper, Linda Hagins, Jonathan, Taralee and Grayson Hagins, Eugene and Beverly Hagins, Jon and Chris Cross and Duane Cross, Tommy and Polly Tucker, Dean Griffitt and Sheila Roland, Lamar; Leaetta Potter and Leigh Mundy, Lockwood; Dalvin Metcalf, Benton, Ark.; Terry Rector, Jasper; Lary and Mary Higgins and Lee Hagins, Jerico Springs. Also, Lonnie and Pat Hagins and Michael, Monzell and Troy Hagins, Cassville; Rachel and Miranda Lightfoot, Polk; Don Harris, Lee's Summit; Terry and Rebecca Tucker, Marshfield and Ronald, Karen and Jannie Schmitt and Gladys Trigg, Florida. The next reunion will be held September 6, 2015, at the Lamar City Park.

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METZGER’S MUTTERINGS

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat I am attempting to type this column with a handicap. You see, I went home for lunch today and decided to make me a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich, something that I had really been hungry for. I got out the bread, got the egg frying and went to stick the bacon in the micro-

wave. As I preceded to shut the microwave door I neglected to hold back my pinky finger, so it got a little battered and blue. I didn't realize how much I used my pinky until now. My keyboard at work, which is used incessantly, is missing white on the letter A, as evidence that it is the key used most often. Guess which finger hits that A! I'm sure it will

go away, but boy does it hurt in the meantime! As I was leaving the laundromat the other day there were two little girls with their daddy and as they preceded to get into their car one of the little girls shut her hand in the door. It took me back 50 plus years when we were at Terrace Shopping Center in Richardson, Texas, coming out of Skillerns, an area drug store. As we were piling in the car, my big brother Martin slammed my hand in the car door, which was probably the most excruciating pain I can ever remember, even worse than

Finley Engineering experiences facelift

my broken collar bone. But that's another story. I remember mom grabbing me up and rushing me back into the store, where they were kind enough to fill a huge bowl full of water and ice cubes. Don't know how many of you have had to do this, but if you have, you know that putting your body part in the ice water feels 10 times worse than the original pain. I remember mom holding my hand deep in the water as I screamed my head off, tears pouring down my face. I can say though, that I never lost a fingernail or had any swelling afterwards, so it did do the job. Speaking of water and ice cubes, it makes me think of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge that has been sweeping the country. I will admit that even though I am on facebook,

I only use it to keep in touch with family and old friends. Over the years I have seen a lot of crazy challenges posted on the website, but this one actually makes sense and there is relatively no way to get injured (unless you get close to power lines!) And as hot as it has been the past few weeks in our area, even ice cold water would feel good and if it doesn't, it will just make you numb, like it did my hand! I recently heard from an old friend that told me about an article in the Carthage Press featuring Diane Sharits, a former Lamarite that was diagnosed with ALS. I don't know the lady, but I do know her brother and I was very impressed with the way she is handling the situation. I really don't know how I would react when faced with

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Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger Finley Engineering in Lamar is undergoing a facelift courtesy of Home Pro. Pictured are the new windows and doorway at the front of the building.

Apple, continued from page 1A with the 5K to begin at 8 a.m., followed at 8:05 a.m. with the two mile walk and fun run. First through third place medals will be awarded in both male and female categories to those 19 and under, 20-29, 3039, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 and over. An award will also be given to the first place male and first place female finishers. The race will begin at 11th and Broadway. A silent auction will also be held at their booth at the fallfest, with bids being taken until 12 noon. Sponsorship levels for the event include platinum at $500, with a name on the finish line banner, name/logo on the event

tee, a 6x8 2014 ball field banner and a glass trophy; gold, that includes a name on the finish line banner, name/logo on event tee and a 6x8 2014 ball field banner and silver sponsor, receiving a name on the finish line banner. BCFO is a resource for individuals and families in southwest Missouri who are impacted by breast cancer. Founded in 2000 by breast cancer survivor, Mary Beth O'Reilly, BCFO is a local organization providing help and support in real and practical ways. Some of the offerings by BCFO are a financial assistance program, free screening mammogram program, a

children's fund, support groups and mentoring programs, a learning library, a free lymphedema garment program and education and awareness. Breast cancer survivors will be recognized at the event. Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor for the event, or wanting to participate, can contact Christy Heins at 816-7691446. Registration forms for the 5K and walk/run can be picked up at the Barton County Chamber of Commerce. Cost of the 5K is $25 and $15 for the walk/fun run. For more information visit bcfo.org or go to facebook, then Pink Apple 5K Run & 2 Mile Fun Walk.

modalities. She reported a gain in July of $323,724, decreasing the year to date loss to $412,295. Shaw questioned how bad debt would affect the hospital and Duvall reported that bad debt is looked at as a percentage of the cost and that CMS had reduced the percentage for this year. Purinton questioned the amount of cash that had grown since the previous month. Duvall reported there was a payroll that paid on August 1, allowing the actual cash at the end of July to be higher than in previous months. The clinics had another busy month, showing a net revenue of $43,510 in July, with a year to date net revenue of $201,535. The investment report was reviewed by the board, with three CDs being renewed. Boice reported that the hospital turnover rate for year to date is standing at 4.75 percent, well below the state average of 12 percent. A report on free community outreach programs offered by the hospital over the next several months was presented to the board. Duvall reported that in the inpatient area, the hospital has three categories to be worked on that are a bit under the national average. The hospital is having the pharmacist visit the majority of the

patients upon their discharge, in order to educate them on their medications and side effects. Comparing the composite score of 81 percent to other competitors, including 15 other area hospitals of 75 percent, BCMH is giving great care. The emergency room surveys show all categories are better than the national average, with patients being able to see a physician in the ER within 30 minutes of arrival. Casey reported that the clinics overall are ranked 92.6 percent, on a national average of 86.7 percent. This includes the Golden City Clinic, Lockwood Clinic and Medical One Clinic. A motion was made by Buchanan, seconded by Purinton, to pay the bills for the month of July. The motion was passed unanimously. Duvall explained that the Missouri Ethics Commission requires that the board formally readopt the Code of Ethics Policy for two years, or the board members are required to file financial disclosures. The policy was sent to John Hammons for review and was presented with no revisions. The board unanimously passed the policy. A proposal of $8,000 was given by BKD, to continue the meaningful use audit assistance. The updated proposal is to approve up to $15,000 for

assistance. The proposal is for stage one. Following discussion, a motion was made by Shaw, seconded by Buchanan, to approve the BKD proposal up to $15,000. The motion passed with all in favor. Duvall presented the board members with a request for a Letter of Support for the Barton Square Senior Residences. This group wants to build senior residences where the old Gilkey building sits. Housing will be for residents that are 55 or older, that meet specific income guidelines. The letter of support was unanimously approved. With no further business for the regular session, the meeting adjourned to executive session where a patient outcome improvement report for July was presented by Ogden and a student loan was approved for Carla Reed on a motion by Vaughan, seconded by Purinton. All voted in favor except for Buchanan, who abstained because he was listed as a personal reference on the application. Everyone in attendance, except for the board members, were dismissed in order to discuss the annual evaluation of the CEO. With no further business the executive session reconvened into regular session and with no further business brought before the board, the meeting adjourned.

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Clown College; a college that at one time was even harder to get into than Harvard! Visiting with Skeeter, who was originally from Columbus, Ohio, it was evident that she had a true calling and was passionate about the circus, as well as saddened by its demise. At one time there were over 59 American owned big tops; now there are only 12. She stated that being a part of the circus brings American history to others, relating it to a community giving to a community or a family giving to a family. The first American circuses began shortly after the country was founded and as the country's population grew, moved West, went through the Industrial Revolution and opened its gates to the world, the circus followed. In many cases, the circus provided people's first view of new inventions, exotic animals and peoples and popular entertainments. Skeeter pointed out that this year will be the 221st anniversary

something of that magnitude, but as they say, the good Lord won't give us any more than we can handle. On the other end, the old saying is “but I just wish He didn't think I could handle so much!” After getting a hold of the Carthage Press about the possibility of running the article in our paper, I was approached by Diane, who also let me know there would be an ALS Walk in Joplin on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Leonard Park, 4th and Turk. Check in will begin at 1 p.m., with the walk to start at 2 p.m. For more information or to make a donation go to www.alsa-midwest.org or www. alsa.org. If nothing else, I would think the awareness being brought about regarding ALS, due to the ice bucket challenge, would have to benefit the cause.

of the American circus, taining and informative which began in 1793. The way to start the week. fact that this institution has survived that many years, although now being hurt by government regulations allowing other circuses from outside the country to entertainment in America, is a testament to itself. Judy Collins knew what she was singing about as she sang, “Send in the Clowns”. What a wonderful, enter-

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SCHOOL Theodore participates in summer commencement SPRINGFIELD-Missouri State University conferred 560 degrees to students at its 2014 summer commencement. Kaitlin

Theodore, Golden City, was awarded her Bachelor of Science in CAFD during ceremonies held August 1, at JQH Arena.

SPRINGFIELD-Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean's list. For undergraduate students criteria include enrollment in at least six credit hours during the

summer semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.00 scale. Area students named to the list include Kaitlin M. Crull and Camille M. Friday, Lamar; Sandra A. Arthur, Greenfield and Haley B. Ussery, Sheldon.

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Payden Nolting, daughter of Scott and Kelli Nolting, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Payden likes to ride horses. She also cheers for the youth football and twirls with “Ovation Studios” in Carthage.

Ryen Willhite, daughter of Travis and Holly Willhite, is the seventh grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Ryen enjoys texting and hanging out with her friends. She plays volleyball, softball and likes to run and go to tennis camps. Her favorite colors are blue and orange.

Austin Dobbs, son of Kelly Clemons, is the eighth grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Austin plays football, basketball, baseball and track. He enjoys hanging out with her friends and his favorite thing to do is play sports.

Seventh grade students pose for group picture in 1936 Jim Batson from Springfield was kind enough to drive all the way to Lamar on Thursday, Sept. 4, to share this picture of his mother who was a teacher at the time, Esther Barrett, and her group of school students from the seventh grade, taken in 1936. While many of the names are familiar, it is evident that many have passed. However, we thought that their families and friends might appreciate seeing the picture and recognize the names. Mr. Batson said that anyone from Lamar wanting to get a hold of him can reach him at 7070 W. Elwood Lane, Springfield, MO 65802 or by phone, 417-869-6638.

Pictured are back row, left to right; Imogene Regean, Barbara Chapman, Goldie Tolbert, Reba Boyd, Norma Minor, Betty Lee Walker, teacher Esther Barrett, Myrtle Ryder, Beulah Ryder, Ruth Dickenson, Martha Bayne Pahlow, Bettie Louise Peebles, Bob Wheeler; third row, ?, ? Myron Guilfoyle, Jesse Walz, Billy Decker, George Bartlett, Roy Watts, J.C. Floyd, Bobby Witty, Wayne Jones, Bob Cribbett, Tom Martin, Eugene Logue, Elbridge Wright; second row, Kathleen Talbert, Georgia Ryan, Phyllis Dunkelburger, Margaret Gage, Ann Vlazny, Gloria Walters, Thelma Robertson, Opal Harrington, Violet Staples, June Yount and Dorene Dickinson; front row, Leland Thompson, Russell Kukler, Junior Berry, Calvin Smith, Jarel Wilkinson, Don Markwick, Alfred Hargraves, Joe Shelton and Edward Kinney.

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Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar's Anthony Wilkerson runs through the Seneca defense in a route of the Indians last week. He gets a block from Brett McDonald. Also shown is Luke Hardman, number 20. By CHRIS MORROW SENECA-With Friday's 59-0 win over Seneca, the Lamar Tigers have faced two Big 8 Conference opponents and outscored them by a combined 122-

0. The Tigers came out of the gates on fire at Seneca. The defense forced a quick three and out and the Indians punted. Anthony Wilkerson returned the punt to the

Seneca 21 yard-line and on the next play Danny Embry went 21 yards to give the Tigers a 7-0 lead. The Tigers took five plays to score on their next possession and then added a Todd Morrow 37 yard

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar senior running back Luke Hardman rips through a would-be tackler for a big gain in the Tigers win at Seneca. Also shown blocking is Anthony Wilkerson.

field goal to go up 17-0. Another Wilkerson punt return, this one of 36 yards, set up a six yard scoring run by senior quarterback Tripp Tucker, who spun his way into the end zone for a 24-0 lead. He would later add a three yard scoring run early in the second quarter. Again the Indians offense sputtered. Angus Sprenkle slung down Jacob Walker for a loss on first down of the Indians ensuing possession. The Tigers defense sniffed out a reverse and took down Quintin Cotton for a loss of nine and then a third down pass attempt fell incomplete and Seneca punted again. This time it was sophomore Luke Hardman, who ran the punt back, all the way to the Indian 18 yard line. Two plays later Matt Whyman scored from a yard out for a 38-0 lead. The Indians did not pick up a first down in the first half and after another punt Wilkerson ran through a pair of wouldbe tacklers for a touchdown that put Lamar up 45-0 late in the first half. The Tigers will face a real test this week when they host another league foe, Monett. The Cubs come into the game 2-0 after routing Seneca 55-0 and East Newton 51-0. The top of the conference standings will be at stake when the two teams square off Friday night. Kick off is set for 7 p.m. Carl Junction also stands at 2-0 in the Big 8 Conference. They will face Aurora this week, who is 1-1. Cassville is 1-0 in the Big 8.

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Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar's Anthony Wilkerson gets a crushing block from Clayton Buzzard on his way to a big gain in the Tigers win over Monett Saturday. By CHRIS MORROW It was a matter of delayed gratification for Lamar Tiger fans last weekend, who came out Friday night to see what looks like two of the top teams in the Big 8 Conference lock horns. Just as kickoff was nearing, heavy black clouds began to roll in, blanketing the skies over Thomas M. O'Sullivan Stadium. Lightning, high winds and torrential rains soon followed and after a two hour delay it was decided that the Monett

Cubs and the Tigers would square off Saturday afternoon. The result was a perfect afternoon for football and a 24-6 Lamar victory that keeps them atop the league standings. Neither team had given up a point in their first two contests and the Tiger defense would very nearly keep their perfect streak alive. Only a late touchdown through the air broke Lamar's shutout string. Offensively, sophomore Anthony Wilkerson scored on Lamar's

first possession on a three yard carry. Early in the second quarter the Tiger defense forced a three and out as Quincy Jackson picked up a short gain on first down, but quarterback Zack Hammond was taken down for a loss of four when senior defensive lineman John Rice blew through the Monett front to make the play. Lakin Hardman broke up a deep pass on third down forcing the punt. The Tigers offense strung together an 11 play drive that covered 57 yards and concluded with a scoring plunge by senior Tripp Tucker to put the home team up 140, with 5:18 to play in the first half. Monett finally got something going on their ensuring possession,

Lamar Democrat/ Chris Morrow Lamar sophomore Luke Hardman was hit from behind while in the midst of a long run up the Tigers sideline during the win over Monett Saturday. The game was to be played Friday night, but a severe thunderstorm caused it to be moved to Saturday afternoon.

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Lamar tennis team faces Monett The Lamar tennis team played Monett on August 28, losing 2-7. In singles, No. 1 Brooklyn Davey lost 5-8, No. 2 Grace Compton lost 1-8, No. 3 Grace Dunlap lost 2-8, No. 4 Elly Swartz lost 3-8, No. 5 Kelli Sheat lost 1-8 and No. 6 Morgan Brisbin won 9-8, 14-12. In doubles, Davey and Dunlap lost 7-9, Compton and Sheat lost 3-8 and Swartz and

Brisbin won 8-6. In JV doubles, Bethany Culpepper and Kayla Mayfield won 6-0, 6-0 and Ellie Lodestein and Ani Crockett won 6-2. Coach David Ferlo said, “Overall, we played better tonight. We had several games that we lost at deuce. Those can go either way. We have to get better when we are at deuce if we are going to be successful”.

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Liberal's Gabe Mcyntire takes down a Joplin McAuley ball carrier during Friday night's home loss. A severe thunderstorm caused a weather delay. The game eventually began around 9 p.m. The Bulldogs lost the contest 20-6 in a hard fought game.

working the ball to the The Tigers racked up Tucker led the team with Lamar 38, but the Tigers 361 yards on the ground. 96 on 29 carries. held Hammond inches short of a first down on a fourth and one play. The Tigers offense countered with an eight play drive capped by a 32 yard Todd Morrow field goal with 36 seconds to play in the half. Lamar led 17-0 at the intermission. The second half started with a big hit by Lamar junior linebacker Jed Stahl, who sacked Hammond for a loss of eight on the first play from scrimmage. The Tigers would force another punt and the offense would pick up where it left off. Wilkerson scored on a 31 yard run to put the Tigers (3-0) up 24-0. The Cubs next possession was snuffed out by a Hardman interception. The Tigers remain the top ranked team in Class 2 in Missouri. They travel to Cassville Friday. Defensively the Tigers held Monett (2-1) to 56 yards on the ground.

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T.A.T.S. observes Local residents chosen as 20 years of State Fair Farm Family community service By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat

Truman Area Transportation Service (T.A.T.S.) will be observing its 20th year of providing rides to the community, by serving cake to the public on Friday, Sept. 12, 3 p.m., at Lamar City Hall. The public is invited to attend, to help them celebrate this community wide service. T.A.T.S. has been a provider of safe, reliable transportation to the citizens of Lamar and Barton County since 1994, when Lamar Community Betterment, the City of Lamar and Barton County Memorial Hospital joined forces to make transportation available to the general public. T.A.T.S. is centered around the belief that providing public transportation benefits the community as a whole, allowing individuals to remain independent in their own homes, as well as supporting the local economy in several areas. The service allows access to jobs, education, nutrition and other personal needs. In 2013, the service consistently provided 2160 rides per month, with an average of 104 rides per day. T.A.T.S. provides rides to anyone who needs one for an affordable price. Two of the largest groups in the area that benefit from the service are senior citizens and handicapped individuals. Senior citizens over 60 and the physically disabled needing wheelchairs or mobility devices may ride on a donation basis. If they are un-

able to contribute, they are allowed to ride at no charge. Disabled citizens, who provide proof of their disability through the Social Security Administration paperwork or a statement signed by their physicians, may ride at a reduced cost of fifty cents. Regular fare rides for citizens under 60, who are not disabled, cost $2 per one way trip. All rides are subsidized by federal, state and local funds. In order to help raise matching grant funds, T.A.T.S. employees can be seen around town several times a year, cooking or selling something at the fair. Contributions are always welcome and all support from the community to enable T.A.T.S. to stay in operation are appreciated and welcomed. This service has proved to be a huge asset to the community. Anyone wishing to ride T.A.T.S. should call 417682-5542, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The area served by T.A.T.S. is within a three mile radius of the city of Lamar. Medical trips for the elderly and disabled, who have no other means of transportation, are provided county wide. Twenty-four hours notice is required for these medical trips. Be sure to come enjoy cake on Friday, Sept. 12, 3 p.m., at Lamar's City Hall, to let them show their appreciation to the public for 20 years of continued service, with many more to come.

Carthage woman adapts to rapid life change with ALS (Editor's note: Diane Sharits is a proud member of the 1967 class of Lamar High School. She is the daughter of Betty Parrack and sister of Jay Parrack. Diane had previously worked with the Barton County University of Missouri Extension Office, the Lamar Democrat and had owned Sunshine Fashions, located next to Daniel Funeral Home in the Dick Alexander building. She moved to Carthage in 1982 and has worked at Leggett and Platt, Inc., was a program manager with Main Street Carthage, Inc., a receptionist at Checkett and Pauly, PC and served eight years on the Carthage City Council and was mayor pro tem for two years). By JOHN HACKER Carthage Press A healthy, active lifestyle has drastically changed over the past 18 months for Diane Sharits, 64. Symptoms of fatigue and losing her voice were the only warning signs of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Last December, Diane was visiting her mother, Betty Parrack, in the hospital and had to walk with a cane due to “drop foot,” which occurs with the breakdown of motor neurons from the brain. “My mother said 'what's wrong with you?' and I told her – and she looked at me and said, 'you always had to be different,'” Diane recalled that conversation vividly. “In my family we had diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer – all those bad words. I'm the first one in the family to have this.” With her husband, Mike (of 25 years) by her side, Diane buried her mother five days before Christmas. A couple months later, her ALS symptoms worsened and she spent the entire month of March in a hospital in Springfield. “You don't diagnose ALS, you eliminate all the other things it could be,” Diane said of the multitude of testing she endured. Before the ALS diagnosis in April, Diane battled Ulcertive Colitis, blood clots, MRSA, steroid-induced diabetes, a vi-

Photo courtesy of Rebecca Haines/ Carthage Press Diane Sharits, with her husband, Mike, behind her, maneuvers her new electric chair down the new sidewalk at their home on Wednesday. This was the first time she had been on it since Mike installed it with the help of his friend, Brent Erwin. She thought they did a splendid job. ral infection and a sinus infection. But since that time, she's bounced back. Today, she is able to walk around her Carthage home, and gets out and about with a wheelchair. She explained the simple task of laundry. “I'll put my toes under the washing machine and use them to pull myself up to stand and I can work from there,” Diane said. “Of course it takes me a lot longer … It's difficult to not be able to move like I used to … You have to adapt.” And they are adapting. Diane travels to Kansas City quarterly for testing, occupational and speech therapy. Their home needed some modifications; a ramp, a deck, extended sidewalk, a modified bathroom and widening of doorways. Mike retired from a career in carpentry (He spent the last 14 years as the Carthage High see CHANGE, page 4B

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Shown in the picture with Barton County 2014 Farm Family (front) are back, left to right, Dr. Jack Magruder, chair, Missouri State Fair Commission; Dr. Marc Linit, senior associate dean, Research and Extension, University of Missouri; Barbara Hayden, Missouri State Fair Commission; Richard Fordyce, director, Missouri Department of Agriculture; Blake Hurst, president, Missouri Farm Bureau and Ted Sheppard, Missouri State Fair Commission. LAMAR-Marshall and Heather Miller and daughters of Lamar were among the 110 families honored during the Missouri State Fair’s Farm Family Day on August 11. The Millers were selected as the Barton County Missouri State Fair Farm Family by the Barton County Extension Council and local Farm Bureau. The family includes Marshall, Heather, Halle and Marcy. Each year the fair sets aside a day to recognize farm families from across the state who are active in their community, in-

volved in agriculture and participate in local outreach and extension programs such as 4-H and FFA. The Miller family farm raise livestock and produce a diverse variety of crops. “Family farms like the Millers help provide stability to our rural community and economy,” comments Kathy Macomber, county program director for Barton County University of Missouri Extension. The annual event was sponsored by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, the Missouri Farm Bureau, the

Missouri State Fair, the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and University of Missouri Extension. For 100 years MU Extension has engaged Missourians in relevant programs based on University of Missouri research. The year 2014 marks the centennial of the Smith-Lever Act, which formalized the Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service, a national network whose purpose is to extend university-based knowledge beyond the campus.

National Child Passenger Safety Week is September 14-20 The Missouri State Highway Patrol joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Ad Council and other safety advocates to commemorate National Child Passenger Safety Week, September 14-20. The primary goal of this program is to remind all parents and other adults responsible for children traveling in motor vehicles of the importance of child safety seats and seat belts. Every year, children suffer needless injuries in traffic crashes. Preliminary statistics indicate that in 2013, 12 children under the age of eight were killed in traffic crashes, and another 1,720 were injured. Troopers issued citations to 2,311 drivers who failed to secure children less than eight years old in a child restraint/ booster seat in 2013. Troopers issued citations to an additional 416 drivers who failed to secure a child 80 pounds or more or over 4’9” in a booster seat/seat belt in 2013. Drivers are responsible for ensuring all passengers under the age of 16 are properly restrained when riding in their vehicle. In 2013, troopers issued citations to 1,047 drivers who failed to secure a child under the age of 16 in a seat belt. The proper restraint makes everyone safer. Whether in a seat belt or a child restraint, please make sure everyone in your vehicle is properly buckled up! Missouri law states: Children less than four years old are required to use an appropriate child passenger restraint system. The fine for not complying with the law is $50. Children less than 40 pounds, regardless of age, must be secured in a child passenger restraint system appropriate for the child. The fine for not complying with the law is $50. Children ages four to eight years old who weigh at least 40 pounds, but less than 80 pounds, and are under 4’9” tall, must be secured in a child passenger restraint system or booster seat appropriate for that child. The fine for not complying with the

law is $50. Children ages eight through 15 must wear seat belts regardless of the type of vehicle in which they are riding or where they are seated (front or back). Like the child restraint law, this is a primary law, meaning you can be pulled over by law enforcement for noncompliance. The fine is $10. Persons less than 18 years of age operating or riding in trucks (regardless of gross weight for which licensed) must wear seat belts. No person under age 18 is allowed to ride in the unenclosed bed of a truck with a licensed gross weight of less than 12,000 pounds on lettered highways, federal, state maintained highways and within city limits. There are exemptions for agricultural purposes, special events, and parades. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure passengers under the age of 16 are buckled up safely. Those 16 and over are responsible for themselves. There are many styles of child safety seats from which parents may choose. Infant seats are designed for children up to 22-30 pounds depending on the seat manufacturer. This type of seat should be placed into a vehicle so the infant faces rearward in a semi-reclined position. It is important to remember rear-facing child seats should not be used in a front passenger seat equipped with an active frontal air bag. If deployed, an air bag could hit the infant seat and injure or kill the baby. Airbag or not, the back seat is the safest place for a child. Most convertible child safety seats are designed for children from five pounds up to 40 80 pounds, depending on the manufacturer. Like all seats, they have manufacturer’s labels on the side indicating the maximum height and weight of a child who can use the seat. They recline and face rearward in an infant position, and convert to sit upright and face forward for the toddler position. Many newer convertible seats

can hold children who weigh up to 35-40 pounds in the rear-facing position. NHTSA recommends keeping children rear facing until they reach the maximum rear-facing height and weight for the car seat. The child can then be turned around forward-facing. Booster seats are designed for children who have outgrown other safety seats and must be used with an adult lap and shoulder belt. Lap/shoulder belts are designed for children who are at least 4' 9" tall or 80 or more pounds. Make sure the lap belt stays low and snug across the lower hip/upper thigh area, and the shoulder belt does not cross the face or the neck. "Troopers investigate traffic crashes every day. Nothing is more disturbing than a traffic crash that includes a child being hurt or killed," said Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. "Parents, your child's safety begins with you. Please teach your children the value of using seat belts by setting the example. It’s a habit that could one day save their life.” For safety reasons, the Missouri State Highway Patrol discourages the purchase of second hand child safety seats. Also, a safety seat that has been in a vehicle during a traffic crash should be replaced. There is no one "safest" manufacturer or model of child safety seat. Use the one that fits your child, fits in your vehicle correctly, and one that you will use properly every trip, every time. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, three out of four child safety seats are installed improperly. Car seat inspection stations are located all over Missouri. For more information about the proper use of child restraint systems or to schedule a child safety seat inspection, contact the nearest Missouri State Highway Patrol troop headquarters and ask for the public information and education officer, or visit www. seatcheck.org.

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Prairie Days is main topic at Liberal Area Civic Group meeting LIBERAL-The Liberal Area Civic Group met Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the Barton Mutual Community Room. President Mary Toney called the meeting to order at 7 p.m., with 13 members present. Toney called for the reading of the minutes. Secretary Sally Fast presented the minutes and with no corrections noted the president declared them approved as read. Treasurer Jacqui Nichol reported the checking account held $10,302.39 and a CD held $1916.55. Toney reported the window in the Barton County Chamber office is now

featuring "Liberal", with the focus on Prairie Days. The display will continue until October 1. This project led to the question of the possible need for another, larger banner for Prairie Days. Carol Gaines made a motion to purchase a new two-sided banner, with the wording Liberal Prairie Days 3rd Saturday of September. Truman Gazaway seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Toney stated the signs for the grand marshal were being made at this time. Next on the agenda was a discussion of the

tent events during Prairie Days. Toney stated the tickets for the gun raffle will be on sale starting Friday, Sept. 19, at the big horse pull. Dean McKibben agreed to check on the availability of chairs for use in the tent. Oakton United Methodist Church will once again be grilling free hot dogs for the community after the parade. Additional needs for Prairie Days were discussed, such as the need to clean the bathrooms at the North City Park, placement of trash cans and barricades on Main Street, horse clean up after the parade and picnic

tables for seating. Toney stated 15 radio stations have been contacted for advertising and flyers would be handed out at Sonic. Dana Meadows volunteered to secure trailers for the entertainment on Saturday night. The various committee chairmen discussed their events. Mallory Henegar, chair for the baby show, stated all babies are to be dressed in patriotic theme outfits. In addition to the first place trophies in each age category, one overall grand prize will be given. Denise Dickens stated the horticulture categories would also include a patri-

Span arrives at 1st Street bridge

Photo for Lamar Democrat by Michael O'Sullivan The first span at the 1st Street bridge was placed and installed. The other seven spans were installed the same way, with two high lift cranes working together. All eight spans took a surprisingly short time. The Missouri State Highway Patrol stopped traffic for around 10 minutes for each span, first the southbound and then the northbound lane.

Empire District Electric files for rate increase JEFFERSON CITY-The Empire District Electric Company has filed for a rate increase that will boost base rate revenues by approximately $24.3 million, or about 5.5 percent. If approved by the Missouri Public Service Commission, a residen-

tial customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours would see a monthly increase of about $9.87. Utility officials say most of the increase is needed to comply with federal environmental regulations imposed by the Environmental Protection Agen-

cy (EPA). These include installation of an air quality control system at the Asbury Power Plant. The utility is also asking to continue the use of the fuel adjustment clause, which allows the com-

LAMAR-Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Barton County, scouted fields near 126 and Hwy. O on August 27, for the MU Extension crop scouting program. Scheidt offers this advice from the field. Corn harvest has begun. Corn should be harvested at fifteen percent moisture. For tips on reducing harvest losses visit our website and search

for guide g1290, Measuring and reducing corn harvesting losses- http:// extension.missouri.edu/p/ G1290 . Soybeans are in the podding to seed development stage. "One to five soybean podworms per linear foot were seen in first and second crop soybeans. Threshold levels are one podworm per foot or when five percent or more pods are damaged," said

Scheidt. Recommended insecticides are: 2.8-4 ounces per acre of Mustang Max, 1-1.6 ounces per acre Warrior or 4-10.3 ounces per acre Hero. According to Wayne Bailey, state entomologist with the University of Missouri Extension, one podworm per foot of row can reduce yields by 1.9 bushels per acre. Early

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Podworms are above threshold level in many soybean fields

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Sheep and goat workshop scheduled in Stockton

STOCKTON-University tember 15. Registration Cedar County MU Extenof Missouri Extension and payment needs to be sion Center, 113 South St. Lincoln University are co- dropped off or mailed to Stockton, MO 65785. hosting a sheep and goat workshop starting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the Stockton High School Agriculture Class Room. Topics for the event will include: "Goat and Sheep Management," by Jodie Pennington, small ruminant specialist with Lincoln University, Neosho and "Goat and Sheep Meat Processing and Marketing," by Robert Long, Golden City Meats, Golden City. Individuals with questions about the workshop, or those wanting to register, should contact the Cedar County MU Extension Center at 417-276-3313 or by email at davismp@missouri.edu. Registration for the workshop and the fee of $5 per participant needs to be paid prior to Sep-

otic category. Dana Meadows said the game in the tent would be "Minute to Win It" and that the band, Confusion, was booked for Saturday evening. McKibben distributed flyers for the car show. Carol Gaines reported the dog show categories will include small dogs, medium dogs and large dogs; best trick and best costume. Winners from each group will complete for “Best in Show”. Reports were also given for the quilt show, advertising, placement of the tent, raffle give-a-way tickets, ice cream freeze off and the photography contest.

Meadows shared designs, colors and pricing for t-shirts. Following the discussion, McKibben made a motion that the members purchase gray t-shirts with a multi-colored design on the front and the words "promoting a spirit of community" on the back, Brent Hanshaw seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Meadows is to finalize details for ordering by the next meeting. The next meeting was set for September 9, at 7 p.m., in the Barton Community Room. The president declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Photo for Lamar Democrat by Michael O'Sullivan The first of eight spans arrived and were unhooked and lifted off of the delivery truck for the 1st Street bridge on Thursday, Aug. 28.

City council approves licenses LAMAR-In a special meeting with a oneitem agenda on September 4, the Lamar City Council required only five minutes to approve new liquor licenses for Mazzoo Liquor in the Gem Tree Plaza. The business has

been purchased by Gary Williams, requiring new licenses to be issued. They include retail sales of intoxicating liquor in the original package, including Sunday sales, and a license to conduct tasting of malt beverages, wines, or intoxicating liquor.

LAMAR-A replacement bridge on Southwest 90th Road across Duval Creek will be built by Burk Bridge Company of Brookline, despite a bid price that was nearly $76,500 more than the cost estimate of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). Still, Burk Bridge was

the lowest of three bidders at $327,430. The new bridge will be 90 feet in length. Removal of the old bridge will begin as soon as a pre-construction conference is held and a notice to proceed is issued. Consulting engineers for the project is Anderson Engineering of Monett.

The applicant for the licenses is required to pay the expenses of a requested special meeting of the council, which amounts to $50 per councilman in attendance. Six members of the council were present, costing Williams $300.

Commission awards contract for bridge on Southwest 90th Road, despite high bids

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RECORDS DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS tion to being a longtime Barton County farmer. He was also a member of First Baptist Church in Liberal.

FAY “DARLENE” WHITE

LEE ROY HARDY RURAL LIBERAL-Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar for Lee Roy Hardy, 88, rural Liberal, who died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014, at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan. Burial, with military honors, was in Liberal City Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Gideons International, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be shared at www.danielfuneralhome.net. Survivors include his wife of more than 66 years, Lorene Hardy, of the home; two sons, Greg Hardy and wife Karen, Liberal and Randy Hardy and wife Dixie, Joplin; a daughter, Jeremy Hinkle and husband Ray, Halfway; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard James Hardy and Glen Hardy and two sisters, Hilda McFall and Juanita Bunney. Mr. Hardy was born Dec. 14, 1925, in Perkins, Okla., one of five children of Newland and Ida (Hilbert) Hardy. On June 9, 1944, he joined the U.S. Army, serving with the 756th Tank Corps during World War II. He returned home June 25, 1946 and on Jan. 5, 1947, at Perry, Okla., he married Lorene Grant. They moved to Missouri in 1950, where Mr. Hardy worked for the Missouri Highway Department for over 30 years, in addi-

LAMAR-Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at Konantz Warden Funeral Home for Fay “Darlene” White, 72, Lamar, who died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. Burial was in Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to aid with funeral expenses, in care of the funeral home. The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www. konantzwarden.com. Survivors include her husband, John White, of the home; a son, Mike White; two daughters, Tammy Mora and Lisa Sprowel; a brother, Morris Evans; two sisters, Marlene and Fay Charlene; five grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clinton Sparks. Mrs. White was born July 2, 1942, in Kenoma, to James and Fay Evans. She resided in the Lamar area most of her childhood, graduating from Golden City High School. She met John White and they married July 24, 1964, in Lamar. They moved to Independence, where she was a homemaker, moving back to Lamar in 1995. She was a certified medical assistant at Maple Senior Living Center in Lamar. She was a loving mother and wife and will be greatly missed.

IRENE PARKER LOCKWOOD-Services will be held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the First Christian Church of Golden City for Irene Parker, 91, Lockwood,

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who died Thursday evening, Sept. 4, 2014, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Lockwood. Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery in Golden City. Arrangements are under the direction of Pugh Funeral Home, Golden City. Survivors include her children, Robert Bitney and wife Anh, Janis Kasper and husband Ralph, James Parker and wife Lois and Jerre Parker and wife Maureen; stepchildren, Norman Parker and wife Marlene, Melvin Parker and wife Bonnie, John Parker and wife Margie and Stanley Parker and wife Henrietta; stepdaughters-in-law, Betty Parker and Ann Parker; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; many step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and step-greatgreat-grandchildren; two brothers, Leslie Tapp and Delmar Tapp and a stepbrother, Gaylord Tapp. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Cecil Bitney and Earl Parker; her mother, Julia Kruse Tapp; her stepfather, Harvey Tapp; brothers, Raymond Dunn, Donald Dunn, Wayne Tapp, Howard Tapp and Glenn Tapp and stepchildren, Loretta Gardner, Alden Parker, Reba Oberman, Rex Parker and Lynda Cearnal. Mrs. Parker was born Oct. 31, 1922, in Pine City, Minn., the daughter of Julia Caroline Kruse Tapp and James A. Dunn. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was later baptized in the Baptist church. She married Cecil Gilbert Bitney and to this union two children, Robert and Janis, were born. She married Earl Calvin Parker and to this union two sons, James and Jerre, were born, along with a great extended family. She later joined the First Christian Church of Golden City, where she was an active member of the CWF. She was a beautician and worked at the Dade County Hospital in Lockwood. She was a housekeeper, homemaker and farmer’s wife. She enjoyed working with the PTA and held the office of PTA president for two years. She also helped

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MADILENE TAYLOR LAMAR-A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Memory Gardens Cemetery for Madilene Taylor, 91, Lamar, who died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014, at Truman Healthcare Center. Mike Gage officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Lamar, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be shared at www.danielfuneralhome.net. Survivors include a son, Lance Lee Harmon, Forsyth and a stepdaughter, Marilyn Parnell, Lamar. Mrs. Taylor was born March 15, 1923, in Dale, Okla., the youngest of the six children and only daughter of George and Hettie (Whitecotton) Belcher. Her five brothers included Jack, Clyde, Jerry and twins, Floyd and Lloyd Belcher. In addition to being a homemaker she had worked her younger years in Oklahoma City for McClelland Warehouse and later made radio crystals at International Crystal Company. She was a member of First Christian Church of Lamar. She married Clarence Conway “Connie” Taylor on Sept. 21, 1974, at Lamar. He died Aug. 21, 2000.

KARLOS TED KAELKE LOCKWOOD-Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Lockwood United Methodist Church for Karlos Ted Kaelke, 76, Lockwood, who died suddenly at his home on see DEATHS, page 4B

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Jasper, announce the on August 29, 2014, at birth of a son, Sawyer McCune Brooks Hospital Travis and Kayla Storm, Max, born at 2:14 p.m. in Carthage. He weighed eight pounds and was 20 ½ inches long. He is welcomed home by sisters, Chloe, age 6 and Natalie, age 4. Maternal grandparents are Steve Stark, Lamar and Robin Stark, Lamar. Maternal great-grandparents are Butch and Sharon Prine, Lamar, Bobby and Susie Stark, Carthage and Ginger Brock, Joplin. Maternal great-greatgrandparents are Elvy and Henretta Stark, Carthage. Paternal grandparents are Phillip and Andrea Storm, Lamar. Paternal great-grandparents are Lee and Fay Storm, Lamar and Lyle and Janice Clements, Jasper. Paternal great-great-grandparents are Leota Ball, Carthage and the late Tom Ball.

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VFW POST 3691 AND LADIES AUXILIARY will meet Monday, Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m., in the basement of Lamar Memorial Hall. A potluck supper will be held before the meeting at 6:30 p.m. All veterans are welcome. MILFORD TOWNSHIP ROAD BOARD meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m., at 515 NE 88th Lane. THE GOLDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1949 will celebrate its 65th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 20. They will be meeting at Cooky’s Cafe at 2 p.m. For reservations call Bonnie Carpenter at 417537-8460. THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 2015 will have a mandatory student/parent meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m., in the high school commons. Students going on the senior trip must attend or have a parent/guardian attend, or it will be assumed they are not participating. For information call Cathy at 417-214-0189. RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD WILL meet Thursday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m., at 694 SE 40th Lane. THE BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Sept. 16, 9:30 a.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library. The tentative agenda will include (1) financial report review including approval of bills paid, (2) minutes and (3) director’s report. THE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION of the Ozarks (BCFO) will hold a Pink Apple 5K and 2-Mile Fun Walk/Run on Saturday, Oct. 11. Registration and t-shirt pick up will begin at 7 a.m., with the 5K to begin at 8 a.m., followed at 8:05 a.m. with the two mile walk and fun run. Registration forms are available at the Barton County Chamber of Commerce. For information call Christy Heins at 816-769-1446. AUDITIONS FOR “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” will be held Thursday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Thiebaud Auditorium. Lamar Community Theater will present this play November 20, 21 and 22. No experience is necessary. Lots of small parts are available. For more information call Donna Shaw at 417-214-3706. THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1954 will celebrate its 60 year since graduation on Friday, Sept. 19, when they meet for the homecoming game. Saturday, Sept. 20, at First Christian Church, they will have time to visit with a 10 a.m. snack, lunch at 12 noon and a 6 p.m. banquet. Anyone can visit with classmates on Saturday during the day, or after the banquet at 8 p.m. Sunday, classmates will worship together at the First Christian Church. Sunday lunch will be held at a meeting site to be determined later. THE RICKETTS COUSINS REUNION WILL be held Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Liberal Park building. Dinner will be at 1 p.m. BARTON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE will have a free picnic dinner on Saturday, Sept. 20, 12 noon to 2 p.m., at the Lamar City Park shelter house. Everyone is welcome. THE BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY’S MO Lib 2 Go class will be held Friday, Sept. 12, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. The class will teach how to download and borrow eBooks for free through the library’s new Overdrive service. They will also discuss the basic features of the Overdrive application. A signup sheet is available at the library. For information call 417-682-5355. FIBER ARTS GUILD WILL MEET THURSDAY, Sept. 18, 9 a.m., at Denny’s in Lamar. Patsy Yount will bring the program. Roll call will be answered with “School Days Memory”. THE 2013-14 LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL TIGER Yearbooks are ready for pick up. The theme is “Causing An Uproar”. There are a limited amount of extra books on sale for $55. For details contact Holly Willhite at 417-682-5571, ext. 408, or e-mail willhiteh@ lamar.k12.mo.us. LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL 40TH CLASS reunion pictures are ready for pick up at Davis Insurance on the south side of the Lamar square. THE DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT will host its First Annual Color Run on Saturday, Sept. 20, 8:30 a.m., at the Lockwood City Park, 9th and Walnut. Proceeds from the run/walk will go to support the Dade County Relay for Life and Breast Cancer Survivor Dinner. This is a 3.1 mile fun run/walk and is a non-competitive, non-timed event. The cost is $35 for adults or $25 for youth 12 and under. Registration forms are available at the health department or online at www.dadecountyhealthdept.com. THE JASPER SURVIVING SPOUSES WILL meet Wednesday, Sept. 10, 11:15 a.m., at the Lamar Senior Center. Lunch will be eaten at the center. There is a special program planned, plus Bingo. THE WILHELM REUNION WILL BE held Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Lamar City Park shelter house. A potluck dinner will be held around 12:30-1 p.m. THE CROCKETT REUNION WILL BE HELD Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Lamar City Park. They will eat potluck beginning at about 12:30 p.m. THE BUSY BEE 4-H CLUB WILL HOST A small animal show in the American Legion lot during Lockwood’s September Days on Saturday, Sept. 20. The show is open to all youth ages 8-18, showing rabbits, poultry, goats and sheep. Ages 5-7 may participate for fun (poultry or rabbits only), but will not be judged. Check in begins at 8 a.m., with judging to start at 9 a.m. For information call Tony Crisamore at 417-235-2337 or Julie Terry at 417-880-2034. PRAIRIE STATE PARK WILL HOLD ITS Prairie Jubilee on Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The park is located at 128 NW 150th Lane in Mindenmines. For information call 417-843-6711. THE 10TH STREET COMMUNITY FARMERS’ Market is open Wednesdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: September 15-19 MONDAY- Barbecued tea/milk. gravy, buttered peas and pork sandwich, black WEDNESDAY- Cubed carrots, wheat roll, birtheyed peas, buttered car- steak with gravy and day cake with fruit, cofrots, wheat bun, sliced rice, steamed broccoli, fee/tea/milk. peaches, coffee/tea/milk. juice, wheat roll, pudding FRIDAYFish or TUESDAY- Taco salad with topping, cof- chicken sandwich, macawith meat, cheese, beans, fee/tea/milk. roni and tomatoes, corn, lettuce and tomatoes, THURSDAY- Birthday wheat bun, strawberries gelatin with fruit, tostito dinner, oven fried chick- and bananas, coffee/tea/ chips, ice cream, coffee/ en, mashed potatoes and milk.

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Change, continued from page 1B School carpentry teacher.) and thus his experience transforms these chores into welcomed projects. Mike mentioned his good friend, Brent Erwin, helped him with the concrete as Diane maneuvered her new electric chair outside their home for the first time on Wednesday. The Sharits have found themselves humbled by the amount of support from Carthage friends and neighbors to strangers from, literally, around the world. “You're on a prayer list in Sweden,” Mike told Diane, to which she responded in grateful tears. “I've had a lot of personalized ice bucket challenges,” she said, “I cry when I see them. I think it's amazing. Not all of the funds will be designated to research. There is a local office in Springfield – they cover quite a bit of territory – and it trickles down to help

ALS patients with emergency equipment, support groups and candlelight vigils.” The Sharits wished to share that patients immediately receive Medicare and disability when diagnosed with ALS, and it has been a great help. Other help comes from the camaraderie and support from events like the Walk to Defeat ALS (1 p.m. Sept. 13 in Leonard Park, Joplin) and also Sept. 27 in Springfield, Mo. The Sharits plan to be at each; with Team Street Lady in Joplin, and Team Ellecor Design & Gifts in Springfield. Team Street Lady is named after Diane's seven years with the Carthage Main Street Program, a (now disbanded) downtown revitalization group that helped local businesses. “They would call me 'the street lady' and I thought that was funny so I adopted it,” Diane

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Deaths, continued from page 3B Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, following a short illness. Pastor Travis James officiated. Burial was in Lockwood Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Lockwood Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to The Crossing, a mission of the Lockwood United Methodist Church or to the Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences

may be shared at www. greenfieldfuneralchapel. com. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Elaine (Christner) Kaelke and three children, Kristi Janssen and husband Jeff, Amy Kaelke and Marc Kaelke; a sister, Karen Matthews and husband Bob, Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.; three grandchildren, Ryan and Jillian Janssen, Cary, N.C. and Alex Koopmann, Nevada, Mo.; two sisters-in-law, Donna Kaelke, Georgetown, Texas and Patricia King and

in Kansas City to test the nerves in your legs … a safety pin,” Diane said. “I thought she was going to bop Dr. Cooper that one time he poked her leg,” Mike said with a laugh. Learning how to maneuver a new electric chair can be difficult, but the grandkids love it. The Sharits still laugh and smile while thinking

of one young member of the family bouncing on Diane's lap. Diane is known as “ammy,” since “g's” are still difficult to pronounce for the young ones. “I won't get to see my grandbabies grow up,” Diane said with her box of tissues in her lap. “We have accepted it, but I worry for my children –

they're denying – Brady said 'not my mom.' It's been really hard for my brother too (Jay Parrack, of Lamar) because we just lost our mom ... I still have days of ups and downs but you have to make the best of it. Another symptom is the emotional roller-coaster … I don't want anybody to have ALS ever.”

agency that represents the general public in matters before the commission. 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.

Empire’s operations, set the dates and locations of public hearings, and hold an evidentiary hearing. Rate increase requests of this nature generally take 11 months before reaching a final decision. Applications to intervene and participate in this case must be filed no

later than September 18, with the Secretary of the Missouri Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0360. Individual citizens wishing to comment should contact either the Office of the Public Counsel, Governor Office Building,

200 Madison Street, Suite 650, P.O. Box 2230, Jefferson City Missouri 651022230, telephone 1-866922-2959, or the Public Service Commission staff, P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, telephone 1-800-392-4211. The Office of the Public Counsel is a separate state

planting and early maturing varieties can reduce the threat of podworms. "Milo in the flowering to milk stages should also be scouted for podworms until milo reaches the hard dough stage," said Scheidt. Threshold levels are one per seed head when 75

percent of the field is affected. The recommended insecticides are: 1.8-4 ounces per acre Mustang Max or 1.3-1.9 ounces per acre Warrior II. Open headed varieties and early planting can reduce the threat of podworms in milo. "Use higher rates for

larger larvae and aim to treat mid-size larvae. Do not spray in the heat of the day; it will result in low effectiveness. Podworm lifecycles last two or more weeks depending on size range of larvae," 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 at (417) 6823579.

Warranty Deed, filed August 15, 2014. Julie D. Lawhorne of Barton County, Missouri to Jarrad E. Ferris and Astra L. Ferris of Barton County, Missouri: All of lot 2 of Henley Subdivision of the north half of the northwest quarter of section 27, township 32, range 30, Barton County, Missouri. General Warranty Deed, filed August 18, 2014. Barbara G. Winningham and Jack E. Winningham to Beneficial Financial I Inc.: All of lot 7 in block 24 of Parry’s Second Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. General Warranty Deed, filed August 18, 2014. Irwin Beachy and Susie Beachy to Roman P. Lambright and Loretta S. Lambright, and Perry Jay Lambright and Nelda Sue Lambright: A tract in the northeast quarter of section 27, township 33, range 31, Barton County, Missouri. Warranty Deed, filed August 19, 2014. Deborah A. Ambler, Dennis A. Ambler and Beatrice M. Ambler, Rex L. Ambler, Max W. Ambler and Denise A. Mankey and Daniel E. Mankey of Barton County, Missouri to Deborah A. Ambler of Barton County, Missouri: Part of the south half of the southwest quarter of section 3, township 32, range 31, Barton County, Missouri, containing 19.81 acres. Warranty Deed, filed August 19, 2014. Deborah A. Ambler, Dennis A. Ambler and Beatrice M. Am-

bler, Rex L. Ambler, Max W. Ambler and Denise A. Mankey and Daniel E. Mankey of Barton County, Missouri to Dennis A. Ambler and Beatrice M. Ambler of Barton County, Missouri: Part of the south half of the southwest quarter of section 3, township 32, range 31, Barton County, Missouri, containing 19.81 acres. Warranty Deed, filed August 19, 2014. Deborah A. Ambler, Dennis A. Ambler and Beatrice M. Ambler, Rex L. Ambler, Max W. Ambler and Denise A. Mankey and Daniel E. Mankey of Barton County, Missouri to Rex L. Ambler and Max W. Ambler as tenants in common of Barton County, Missouri: Part of the south half of the southwest quarter of section 3, township 32, range 31, Barton County, Missouri, containing 19.81 acres. Warranty Deed, filed August 19, 2014. Deborah A. Ambler, Dennis A. Ambler and Beatrice M. Ambler, Rex L. Ambler, Max W. Ambler and Denise A. Mankey and Daniel E. Mankey of Barton County, Missouri, to Daniel E. Mankey and Denise A. Mankey of Barton County, Missouri: Part of the south half of the southwest quarter of section 3, township 32, range 31, Barton County, Mis-

souri, containing 19.25 acres. General Warranty Deed, filed August 19, 2014. Lewis C. Bowman and Margaret M. Bowman to Byron K. McKay and Tana D. McKay: A tract commencing on the east line of section 2, township 32, range 33, in Liberal, Missouri, 470 feet south of the northeast corner of said section 2, thence west 200 feet, thence south 140 feet, thence east 200 feet, thence north along the east line of said section 2, 140 feet to the place of beginning.

Warranty Deed, filed August 21, 2014. James S. Andrews of Barton County, Missouri to James S. Andrews and Brendia Boley and Teresa Whatley as joint tenants of Barton County, Missouri: A tract commencing at the southwest corner of the east half of the east half of southwest quarter of section 28, township 33, range 31, Barton County, Missouri, running thence north 990 feet, thence east 462 feet, thence south 990 feet, thence west 462 feet to the place of beginning.

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husband Horton, Kansas City, Mo.; a brotherin-law, Keith Christner, Temple, Texas; five nephews and three nieces. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kerry Joe Kaelke. Mr. Kaelke was born Dec. 21, 1937, in Lamar, to Ted and Doris (Shank) Kaelke. He loved farming and farmed in Dade County his entire life. In addition to serving in the Missouri National Guard, he was also a lifelong member of the Lockwood United Methodist Church.

said, still smiling. It was with that group that Diane got to travel the nation and enjoy areas such as Boston, Washington and Oregon. She said, though, her favorite place was their family vacation spot in South Padre. About every year when the Sharits' four children still lived at home, the family would travel to South Padre. The current joys of grandparenthood are adding onto those cherished memories from years ago. Their children are: Ryan Long, of Kansas City; Brady (Haden) Long of Springfield; Taylor Sharits of Springfield; and Devon Sharits, of Toronto, Canada. Brady and Haden have Elliot, 1, and another due in January. Taylor has Edyn, 2. Through this whole ordeal, the Sharits have maintained humor and love in their hearts. “They have this hightech piece of equipment

pany to adjust customers’ bills twice each year, on June 1 and December 1, based on the varying costs of fuel used to generate electricity at its generating units and electricity that must be purchased from varying suppliers. The commission will soon perform an audit of

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of Trust, the undersigned Trustee will sell the property above described, at public vendue, to the highest bidder for cash, at the East front door of the Barton County Courthouse in the City of Lamar, Missouri, on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 between the hours of 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon and 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon, specifically at 1:00 p.m., for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. James V. Nichols, Trustee 206 West 10th Street Lamar, MO 64759 8-20,27,9-3,10-4tc

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, BRUCE JERRIT GARDNER, by his Deed of Trust dated April 10, 2007, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Barton County, Missouri, as document 2007-586, conveyed to the Trustee therein, the following described real estate, situated in the County of Barton, State of Missouri, to wit: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 33 N, RANGE 29 W, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER SOUTHWEST QUARTER, THENCE N 86 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 13 SECONDS W 469.75

FEET TO A SET 1/2 INCH REBAR, THENCE N 2 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 23 SECONDS E 463.65 FEET TO A SET 1/2 INCH REBAR, THENCE S 86 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 13 SECONDS E, 469.75 FEET TO A SET 1/2 INCH REBAR AND EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER SOUTHWEST QUARTER, THENCE S 2 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 23 SECONDS W ON SAID EAST LINE 463.65 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. which conveyance was made to the Trustee therein in Trust, to secure the payment of a certain Note in said Deed of Trust described; and WHEREAS, default was made and still continues in the payment of said note; NOW, THEREFORE, at the request of the legal holder of said Note, and pursuant to the provisions of said Deed

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Levi Morrow, III and Kelley Morrow, dated October 24, 2002, and recorded on October 29, 2002, in Book No. 480, at Page 510 and reformed by Judgment recorded on May 12, 2014, as Document #2014-596, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Barton County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on September 15, 2014, at 12:00 PM, at the East Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, Lamar, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: A tract commencing at the Southwest corner of Block One (1), of Walser’s First Addition to Liberal, Barton County, Missouri, Running thence North 257 1/2 feet, thence East 85 feet, thence South 257 1/2 feet, thence West 85 feet to the place of beginning. , commonly known as 201 East Maple, Liberal, MO, 64762

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Cards of Thanks Dear Relatives, Friends and Neighbors - The Dr. Clarence Mabee family wish to express to all, how much they appreciated the cards and well wishes of honoring the 60th wedding anniversary of Clarence and Laura. We had a very joyous day, seeing those who attended the celebration and felt all the words and expressions of friendship and love. How blessed we have been to hold you dear to our hearts! Dr. Clarence Mabee, Laura and Family Special Notices

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AREA NEWS Barton County deputies respond to theft in progress

Barton County Sheriff 's Department deputies responded early Tuesday morning, September 2, to a theft in progress from a residence near V Highway. Deputies located the suspect vehicle a short time later. When depu-

ties attempted to stop the vehicle, a pursuit began. The pursuit ended after traveling through a corn field and ending up in a bean field. The vehicle was identified as being stolen out of Nebraska. The suspects

Four juveniles were taken into custody following a vehicle pursuit that occurred Tuesday morning, Sept. 2. During the pursuit the van traveled through a corn field and ended up in a bean field. fled on foot and hid in the bean field. Barton County K-9 units and the Missouri State Highway Patrol assisted in searching for the suspects. A short time later, four juveniles were taken into custody without incident.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, a 2000 Polarias 400 being driven by Cole W. Lollar, 19, Greenfield, was traveling north on Mo. 39, five

miles north of Greenfield, when the vehicle ran off the roadway, striking a tree and ejecting the driver. The report stated that the accident occurred

at 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Lollar received moderate injuries and was transported to Cox South Hospital in Springfield, according to the report.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 1987 Mack dump truck, being driven by Ronald L. Harris, 71, Golden City, was eastbound on Hwy. 160, 4 ½ miles east of

Lockwood, when it ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned. The reported stated that Harris was pronounced dead at Cox South Hospital in Springfield at 11:58 a.m.,

by Dr. Simpson. The report stated that the accident occurred at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2. According to the report the driver was wearing no safety device.

Accident report

Fatality accident

Two from Liberal injured in I-44 accident According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, two individuals from Liberal were injured in a two vehicle accident that occurred at 10:48 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, on Interstate 44. The report stated the the accident occurred five miles south of Carthage in Jasper County. Crystal Bethel, 39, and Timothy Jones, 53, were

transported by ambulance to Freeman Hospital West, according to the report; Bethel with minor injuries and Jones with moderate. The crash occurred when a vehicle that was not part of the collision changed lanes, causing the eastbound 2000 Ford Focus, being driven by Jones, to swerve. The report stated that Jones'

vehicle then traveled into the left lane and collided with a second eastbound 2008 Dodge Charger being driven by Brady Stuart, 53, Carthage. Both vehicles then skidded into the median, where the Jones vehicle overturned. According to the report, Jones was not wearing his safety device and Stuart was.

Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO