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Domestic violence resolution adopted
LAMAR-The Barton County Commission has adopted a resolution denouncing domestic violence and increasing court costs for maintenance of a shelter for victims. Previously, judges have levied two dollars in court costs in cases to go toward operation of Moss House in Nevada, the shelter for victims used in the 28th Judicial Circuit. That levy will now increase to four dollars.
Three area postmasters to retire
Three area postmasters, Lori Yokley, Liberal, Carol Gaines, Sheldon,and Edythe Weaver, Bronaugh, plan to retire this month. All have over 20 years of service as postmasters. Yokley started her career as casual/PTF clerk in the Nevada, Mo., post office in November, 1988. On August 2, 1997, she was appointed postmaster at Mindenmines. She was transferred to the Deerfield Post Office on November 21, 1998 and served there for seven years. Other towns that she has held officer in charge positions include Moundville, Rich Hill and Liberal. Yokley was appointed postmaster of the Liberal Post Office on March 22, 2003 and has served the Liberal community for the last 11 years. Yokley said, “She has really enjoyed the wonderful community and customers and feels very blessed to have been able to serve you all. After 27 years of service to the United States Postal Service, it is in my plans to return back to our farm in Moundville and enjoy my family, friends and life.” A retirement reception and get-together will be held in her honor on Monday, Sept. 29, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Liberal Community Building in the North City Park. Yokley’s retirement date is Tuesday, Sept. 30. Gaines has served as postmaster at the Sheldon Post Office since May, 2000. Gaines' career with the postal service began as a PTF clerk in the Appleton City Post Office on September, 1989. see POSTMASTERS, page 2A
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SECTION A Area News.................................. 2 Friends & Family....................... 3 Friends & Family/School.......... 4 School.......................................... 5 Sports.......................................... 6 SECTION B Area News.................................. 2 Records....................................... 3 Legals........................................... 4 Legals/Classifieds....................... 5 Area News.................................. 6
The Lamar Tiger football team rides along in the 2014 homecoming parade, held September 19. Coach Scott Bailey walked beside the team trailer as they circled the Lamar Square.
A large contingency of students gathered at the bandstand on the northwest corner of the Lamar Square to spur on the Lamar Tigers as they were set to play Butler for the homecoming contest on September 19.
October 11 to be busy day on Lamar square By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer
LAMAR-A considerable part of Monday night’s Lamar City Council meeting was devoted to activities that will occur, October 11, on and near the Lamar square. That will be Wyatt Earp Day, which replaced Apple Days last year, and will be expanded this year. Astra Ferris, chamber of commerce director, told the council stressing a historical theme is a great improvement over the previous Apple Days theme, and greatly increased interest has already been apparent. She requested closing the entire square that day from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The council readily approved the request. Vendors will be on the outside edge of the square, and she said there are 101 spaces available. Already, 65 of the spaces have been filled. She added that the chamber has already had inquiries from Arizona and Kansas, other areas where Wyatt Earp achieved fame as a lawman. Also, there will be three shootout demonstrations that day. The council also approved the closure of 11th Street from Broadway to Poplar as well as Poplar from 11th Street to the Masonic Lodge parking lot. That closing was requested by the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks to allow what is called a Pink Apple 5K Fun Walk. Hours are from 7 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Approval was granted to a third request from Bubs Hohulin to close 11th Street from Gulf west for a half block to
the alley to allow an auction in front of the mural on the building on the north side of 11th. This closure will only include the north lane of 11th and will last from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Water and sewer rates will increase starting with October usage, and the increase will appear on November bills. The increase Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper will be phased in at Lamar was recognized as a Purple Heart City at Monday night’s city 10 percent the first council meeting. Presenting a plaque to Mayor Keith Divine were, year and another left, the State Adjutant of the Order of the Purple Heart, John D. 10 percent the sec- Dismer, and Commander of Chapter 621 of the order, Paul E. Weeks. ond year. This is designed to close an annual loss of just over $55,500 Purple Heart, headquartered in Budget Committee Chairman in water billings. Based on a Springfield. Also participating Steve Gilkey that he keep a remonthly use of 5,000 gallons, in the ceremony was John D. cord of the amounts and numa residential customer will be- Dismer, state adjutant for the ber of times the original city gin paying $3.84 for each 1,000 order. The Purple Heart is one budget has been exceeded. Pargallons during the first year. of the oldest and most honored tially responsible for the size of The monthly sewer charge will awards to military personnel, the bids was the use of a new amount to 120 percent of the conveyed only to those wound- underlay known as “Glaspave,” monthly water bill. Council- ed in combat in service to their which is supposed to extend the man Mike Hull felt two con- country. A similar presentation life of the asphalt surface. City secutive 10 percent increases was made to the Barton Coun- Administrator Lynn Calton were too great for such a short ty Commission on August 11, confirmed he has learned from period of time, and said the in- designating Barton County as a several sources that Glaspave is creases should be spread out in Purple Heart County. far superior to the previous unsmaller amounts over a longer APAC-Missouri, Inc. was the derlay, Petromat. period. He cast the only “no” lowest of three bidders to ap- Near the conclusion of the vote when the council adopted ply one and one-half inches meeting, City Clerk Traci Cox the ordinance. of asphalt overlay to several told the council that the audit Following the reading of a city streets in the annual street of the city, which began Thursproclamation by Mayor Keith maintenance program. The bid day, was completed Monday. Divine, a plaque was presented of $144,862 exceeded the bud- It was conducted by Marshall to the city recognizing Lamar geted amount for the project by Decker of Springfield. Cox said as a Purple Heart City. Making $18,000, but the council voted the results of the audit will be the presentation was Paul E. to amend the budget and award presented at the November 17 Weeks, commander of Chapter the contract to APAC. Coun- meeting of the council along 621 of the Military Order of the cilman Hull recommended to with recommendations.
Committee to recommend no change in zoning ordinance By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer
LAMAR-There will be no recommendation to change any part of the city zoning ordinance. That was the consensus among all members of the city council’s Ordinance Committee at the conclusion of a noon meeting, September 22, called to consider such a request. The matter stemmed from the closure of a small trailer park at 8th and Mill. The La-
mar United Methodist Church has purchased the property and intends to use it for other purposes. The church has issued several deadlines for removal of the one remaining mobile home in the park. The owners have proposed moving the trailer to a location at 17th and Highway KK, but that location is not zoned as a trailer park. An amendment to the zoning ordinance, added January 20, 2014, specifies trailers may only be moved into designated trail-
er parks. Building Inspector Greg Coats told the committee that the trailer owners had considered relocating the structure to the 17th and Highway KK location for well over a year. However, seven months before the owners made known their intentions, the city council approved an amendment to the zoning ordinance requiring only trailer parks. Coats added that the council had been considering such a requirement
long before enacting such a ban. City Attorney Steven Kaderly told the committee that making an exception would set a precedent that would create future problems as others would likely seek similar exceptions. He said it would create a “gray area,” and ordinances need clearly to be black and white to be enforceable. A poll of committee members showed all agreed, and no recommendation for change will be made.
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Liberal Prairie Days is a success
Maxine's Musings By MAXINE MORIN I do not have much to write as I have been a patient in Barton County Memorial Hospital since last Wednesday. The staff is treating me for cellulitis in my legs. I do know that VFW Post 3691 and Ladies Auxiliary met for their August meeting at the Memorial Hall on the fourth Monday of the month. The post held its meeting in the basement and the ladies auxiliary assembled on
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the main floor. President Beverly Squibb opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. A guest for the session was Dixie Clayton, Carthage, District 7 president. She inspected the auxiliary books and found them to be in order. Following the business session, the meeting was adjourned to meet again in September, with a carry-in supper at 6:30 p.m. The Red Hat ladies will gather at Maple Senior Living to entertain. (I do not have my notes; call Betty Gideon or Dorris Woods for information). I was happy to hear that Lamar won their homecoming game last Friday
night. My great-granddaughter, Jazmine Wescott, watered my flowers since I was not there. The Lamar Eagles Club will sponsor a benefit for Donnie Rogers, who has cancer. This will be held October 4, at the Eagles Club. Come on out to eat and support Donnie. I did not get what they were cooking, or the price. Call 682-5006 after 4 p.m. Donna Wescott was telling me how good the free hamburgers were at LBT Appreciation Day. She would with me lying in bed at BCMH! May God watch over our military. Until next time....
Postmasters, continued from page 1A In May of 1991 she was named postmaster of the Harwood Post Office. She was then named officer in charge at the Sheldon Post Office from February to June 1994 and returned to Harwood in June, 1994. In December, 1999, she was sent again to Sheldon as officer in charge and named postmaster in May, 2000. She will retire on September 30, with 25 years of service with the postal service. Gaines' retirement is set for Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Sheldon Post Office from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bronaugh’s postmaster Weaver plans to retire on September 30, and a re-
Lamar Democrat/ Chris Morrow The Christian Church of Liberal won the float contest in the Liberal Prairie Days parade on Saturday. Riding the float is Sean Clark (left) and Austin Johnson. Michael Grey, also riding the float, has his back to the camera. Right, the Liberal Elementary School fourth grade prince and princess for 2014 were Cameron Peak and Unity Carpino. Here they ride down Main Street in the 2014 Prairie Days parade.
tirement reception for her is to be held Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the post office from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Weaver began her postal service in 1987 as a PMR at the Bronaugh Post Office. She later served as
officer in charge at the Deerfield and Moundville post offices. In 2001 she served as postmaster in Metz and in 2003 in Deerfield, Weaver retuned to Bronaugh in 2005 as postmaster there.
CLUB NOTES Dade County Democrat Club/Central Committee hold fundraising dinner
Velma Wood assisted Pat Kelly, auctioneer/comedienne out of Newton County, who entertained the crowd. Kelly sold Wood one of the 50 plus baked goods at the auction. The Dade County Democrat Club and Central Committee met Thursday, Sept. 11, 6 p.m., at the Greenfield Community building. The business meeting was basically postponed, other than brief announcements, in order to allow time to move into the anxiously awaited pie auction.
The auction was held as a special fundraiser for Bob Glenn, Dade County presiding commissioner candidate. Auctioneer/comedienne was 45 year veteran Pat Kelly of Newton County. Pat is still active and available and can be reached at 417-472-3787. The auction was a tremendous success, with ap-
LAMAR COUNTRY CLUB LADIES ASSOCIATION Rosalee Potter was the hostess for Bridge on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The winners were Betty Gilkey, first and Dorothy Roberts, second. The hostess on Tuesday, Sept. 23 is Dorothy Roberts. Sondra Riegel will be the hostess on Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Bob Glenn, candidate for Dade County presiding commissioner, left, is pictured with Julia Myers as they stand by to dole out pies as they were sold.
proximately 50 plus pies, aged to attend and bring a dates for the remainder of as a discussion regarding cakes, cookies and breads guest to enjoy the dinner, the year and plans for up- the upcoming election on being bid upon. Fun was surprise speakers and up- coming holidays, as well November 4. had by all attending, with many quiet personalities rising to the surface with the encouragement of Kelly. Everyone left the meeting happy and enthused for the next meeting, which is scheduled for a fundraiser dinner at $10 per plate. The dinner will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, at the community building. Everyone is encour- Delicious baked goods were in abundance at the Dade County Democrat Club and Central Committee pie auction.
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Ozark Shorts to be presented Ozarks Shorts, a monthly screening series of award-winning short films, will be shown on Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library, 10th and Cherry, Lamar. This is free and
open to the public. Come view a variety of some of the world's best short films, including a wide range of great family-friendly documentaries, narratives, animation and experimental
Army Pvt. Nicolas Guerrero has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and cer-
emony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises. Guerrero is the son of Brenda Gaines and stepson of Todd McKnight, Sheldon. He is a 2014 graduate of Sheldon RIII High School.
Guerrero graduates basic training
shorts that the local four state area would otherwise never get the opportunity to see. Films scheduled for September 27 are Horseman, nine minutes, Tara Anderson; True Beauty This Night, 10 minutes, Peter Besson; Keys Wallet Phone, 11 minutes, Juliet Lashinsky; Bradford Halifax London, nine minutes, Francis Lee; 5 CM, 19 minutes, Jordan
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Schiele and White Earth, 19 minutes, J. Christian Jensen. Like, follow and keep up with screening information and updates at https://www.facebook. com/ozarkshorts. This monthly screening series is sponsored and brought to the public courtesy of Dockery's and Sons Second Hand Store in Milford.
Taylor-Spangler engagement
Davis wins biggest watermelon
Ryan Davis was the winner of the 10th Street Community Farmers' Market biggest watermelon contest held Saturday, Sept. 6.
Scott and Kelli Nolting, Lamar, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Maranda Nicole Taylor, to Todd Lee Spangler of Stockton. Grandparents of Maranda are Marlys Taylor, the late JW Taylor and Betty Taylor and RL and Judith Gray, all of northwest Arkansas. Todd is the son of Tim Spangler and Donna Spangler, Stockton and the grandson of Anna Lee Neal, Bolivar, the late Bud Spangler and the late Howard and Bernice Griggs, Stockton. The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture and is a Farm Bureau Insurance agent, serving in El Dorado Springs and Stockton. The prospective bridegroom is a 1998 graduate of Missouri Welding Institute in Nevada, where he returned in 2009 after a 10 year career in the field, to serve as head of admissions. The couple have planned a March wedding and will call Stockton home.
Hammons' to celebrate 60 years
Junior and Laura Hammons of Lamar will soon celebrate 60 years of marriage. The two were married on October 3, 1954, in El Dorado Springs. They have two children, a son Jamie Hammons, Pensacola, Fla. and a daughter, Judy Crockett and husband Darrel, Lamar. They have five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Junior worked for MoDOT for 34 years. The couple celebrated at Tractor's Barbecue on September 21, with family and friends.
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METZGER’S MUTTERINGS
By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat It's hard to believe that we are sailing right through September. Where is the year going? September is a melancholy month for me, as mom's birthday was September 29 and that is also the month, three years ago, that grandson Kobyn was taken away to live elsewhere. As I look back on the life changes that
have occurred since that time, it floors me. Since that time I have lost the last of my parents, as well as Gary's, and have been blessed with a loving daughter-in-law, along with another awesome grandson and another on the way. A gender reveal party is being held a week from today, so will soon know if it will be a grandson or granddaughter. In that time frame I have also had to deal with the
cleaning and sale of our family home and as most know, the paper changed hands and after working for Doug and Rayma for over 28 years, I am now learning various aspects of the newspaper that I didn't have to deal with before. But it's all good and I am learning and adapting more and more each day. You can teach an old dog new tricks! Last week brother Martin, who is having to deal with the death of a longtime neighbor, sent me a little ditty on YouTube that brought back a flood of memories. It was the recording of the Three Little Fishies song. Now, when Martin and I were growing up, Mom used
to sing or recite various fun and silly ditties that she had picked up over the years. This particular song was one of her favorites and I had completely forgotten about it until Martin sent me the e-mail with it attached. As soon as I played it, the memories came flooding back in torrents. Martin and I both decided that we were indeed fortunate to have had a mom that knew how to be silly and that it had benefitted both of us in so many ways. Last night, as I was deciding what to cook for supper my taste buds decided I needed to make hamburger steak and gravy, rice and spinach. As strange as it sounds, that
Lamar High School Class of '47 gathers
The Lamar High School Class of 1947 met Sunday, Aug. 24, at the Marketside Cafe for their 67th reunion. Pictured back row, left to right, are Don Selvey, Wayne Workman, Bill Woods, Nedra Divine, Roberta Hampton, Nan Woodward, Justine McManis, Mary Engelage; front row, left to right, Lloyd Banwart, Walter Johnson, Jean Foster, Pat Vaughan, Wilmetta Jeffries, Virginia Bunton.
Safety drills conducted in Lamar R-1 schools By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer
LAMAR-A part of each month’s meeting of the Lamar R-I Board of Education is a building principal’s report. Within each report at the board meeting of September 18 were numerous references to intruder drills held during the first month of classes in each of the district’s schools. Designed to protect the safety of all the district’s students, the drills were described as successful. One of the objectives of the drills was to detect deficiencies in school safety procedures and to correct them. Lamar police officers observed drills and offered suggestions at some of the schools. Enrollment figures for the first month of school were presented. East Primary has 291 enrolled in kindergarten through grade 2. West Elementary has 287 in grades 3-5. Lamar Middle School has 318 in grades 6-8, and Lamar High School has 399 enrolled in grades 9-12.
There are 99 in the senior class. Total enrollment is 1,295. A brief video report from the Missouri School Board Association (MSBA) is a part of each month’s meeting. The latest report included the cost of providing school lunches being driving up by recently imposed federal regulations. It also noted that federal regulations on menu content has brought about food waste and caused some children to drop out of the school lunch program. MSBA has adopted a position in strong opposition to Constitutional Amendment 3, which will be on the November 4 ballot. Amendment 3 is described as a new performance based teacher evaluation policy, but MSBA contends it is a serious threat to local control of schools. It was reported that the Family and Consumer Science classroom at the high school has had all of its appliances replaced through a matching 50/50 grant from the
Lassoing Learning in the Wild West “three peat” fundraiser Lamar West will host a “Three Peat” annual fundraiser this year, with the theme of “Lassoing Learning in the Wild West”. The kickoff assembly was held at the school on September 15. The event will be September 25, with a deadline date for packets and pledges of Monday, Sept. 29. Funds generated from this fundraising event go
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The new appliances include two electric ranges, two gas ranges, two refrigerators, five microwaves, a dishwasher, a washer and dryer, and a built-in double oven. Many of the old appliances will be used elsewhere in the district. [To those over age 40, Family and Consumer Science is better known as home economics.] As requested by Superintendent Dr.Zach Harris, a survey has been made of new activities that may be of interest to Lamar students. The survey included bass fishing, wrestling, soccer, girls golf, boys tennis, middle school baseball, and chess. The exact numbers of those interested in each activity will be available at the next board meeting. Professional Development day will be on Friday, Sept. 26. Personnel will attend training and development sessions in their respective buildings. There will be no classes on that day.
directly to the students perience. This will be the and will be utilized for ex- only fundraiser supported tra school activities to enhance each student's ex- see FUNDRAISER, page 5A
was one of my mom's favorite meals, thus making it “comfort food” for me. Mom was a good cook but didn't have a huge array of dishes that she was good at. Her all time best was fried chicken, but it was her potato soup that she was best known for. Of course she taught me everything she knew and then we would joke about the fact that after that she conveniently forgot how, leaving me to do the cooking. That's where we differed; she just did it because it was expected of her, but I actually enjoy cooking, so even growing up that job usually fell to me. I saw a post on facebook from Sheila Ste-
vens yesterday, relating a funny story that occurred between herself and her mom Lillie. Something Lillie had done got them tickled and they had a good old fashioned belly laugh. I posted that while I have definitely laughed since then, I have not really experienced that rip roaring belly laugh that leaves you breathless, with tears streaming down your face, since mom passed five years ago. Her unique sense of humor is one of the things that I miss the most, and one of the traits I inherited from her. Thanks mom, the world is a much better place when one can find humor in precarious situations.
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SCHOOL Eighth grade Tigers move to 2-0 on season
By LANCE J. HARDMAN Tigers took it to the house, going up 12-8 The eighth grade Sen- and taking that lead eca Indians came to town into halftime. The Tihoping to avenge last gers took the ball on year’s two point loss, but the opening drive of the hometown Tigers had the second half and other plans for the eve- went up 20-8. ning. The Tigers won the Dominating Tiger toss and deferred the ball defense kept the Indito the second half, giv- ans out of the end zone ing the Indians the first and the offense tacked opportunity to score. A on another fourth quick three and out, fol- quarter score, giving lowed by a Lamar score the Tigers a 28-8 vicbut failed two point con- tory for their home version, had Lamar up opener. The eighth 6-0. grade Tigers move to The Indians were grind- 2-0 on the season and ing it out and were re- travel to Mt. Vernon warded with a score and on Thursday in which converted two point ex- they look to settle the tra point, taking the lead score from the Mounat 6-8. Their lead lasted a taineers, since their whole 10 seconds, as on game last year ended in the ensuing kickoff the a tie.
Seneca Indians dominate seventh grade Tigers The Lamar seventh grade Tigers took on the Seneca seventh grade Indians on their home turf this past Thursday evening, Sept. 18. The Tiger fans had high hopes; however, the Indians pulled out all the stops, dominating the Tigers. There was no score in the first period. The Indians took control in the second period, scoring twice with both conversions good, making the score 16-0 Indians. With 3:05 left in the third period, the Indians scored again with another good conversion, bringing
the score to 24-0. The Tigers had two delays against them close to the end of the third period. After halftime, the Indians scored yet another touchdown with a good conversion. The final score was 32-0, with the Indians dominating. The Tigers fought hard, but in the end they fell to the Indians. Please come out and support the junior high Lamar Brotherhood as they go head to head in Mount Vernon against the seventh grade Mountaineers on September 25, at 5:30 pm.
The Lamar tennis team played Carl Junction on September 12, losing 0-9. In singles, No. 1 Brooklyn Davey lost 0-8, No. 2 Grace Compton lost 1-8, No. 3 Grace Dunlap lost 0-8, No. 4 Kelli Sheat lost 2-8, No. 5 Elly Swartz lost 1-8 and No. 6 Anastasiya Ponomarenko lost 4-8. In doubles, Davey and Dunlap lost 2-8, Compton and Sheat lost 1-8 and Swartz and
Ponomarenko lost 0-8. In JV doubles, Bethany Culpepper and Kayla Mayfield lost 1-6 and Ellie Lodestein and Ani Crockett lost 0-6, 2-6. “This was probably the best team that we have faced this year,” said coach David Ferlo. “I don't think we played up to our potential, but the overall score was closer than indicated”.
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Blaine Shaw, son of Steven and JJ Shaw, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Blaine likes playing football. He has three dogs and his favorite color is orange.
Maddie Jeffries, daughter of Eric and Bobbi Jeffries, is the seventh grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Maddie plays volleyball. She is in STUCO (student council) and loves going to church.
STAR Students of the week
Brett Mason, son of Mark and Cindra Mason, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Brett's favorite things to do are run and play basketball. He also likes to eat, workout and hanging out with his friends.
STAR Students for the week of September 15 were, third row, left to right, McKinley Bishop, Isabel Osborne, Talon Timmons, Grace Scoville; second row, Jenna Lee, Jaxsyn Lovan, Tanner Fowler, Brenna Morey; front row, Aiden Leavell, Morgan Allen, Toby Ansley, Bryli Duncan.
Lamar tennis team loses to Carl Junction
STAR Students at Lamar East Primary for the week of September 22 are, back row, left to right, Xavier Romero, Zachery Rector, Wyatt Jeffries, Talon Brand; middle row, Keely Taffner, Shalea Dahmer, Chase Bennett, Calli Harris, Lexy Stephen; front row, Macy Danner, Jude Harris, Mickael Carriere and Kyler Ison.
Lamar tennis team faces Fundraiser, continued from page 4A College Heights by the West Elementary will be a special guest durThe Lamar tennis team played College Heights on September 15, losing 1-8. In singles, No. 1 Brooklyn Davey lost 3-8, No. 2 Grace Compton lost 3-8, No. 3 Grace Dunlap lost 0-8, No. 4 Kelli Sheat lost 2-8, No. 5 Elly Swartz lost 2-8 and No. 6 Anastasiya Ponomarenko won 8-1. In doubles, Davey and Dunlap lost 2-8, Compton and Sheat lost 2-8 and Swartz and Ponomarenko
lost 3-8. In JV doubles, Bethany Culpepper and Kayla Mayfield lost 1-6 and Ellie Lodestein and Ani Crockett lost 5-6. “We played better tonight,” said coach David Ferlo. “We are still not winning at deuce. Once we do that and become more consistent in our ground strokes, we will be more successful”.
office this year, so all students are encouraged to participate. The money raised will be used for the father/daughter banquet, t-shirts for field trips and the read-in, student red card rewards, books for classrooms, classroom supplies and more. West Elementary will be celebrating along with several “three peat” fall sports teams. All participants that turn in a packet
ing the October 3 home football game. A student packet and parent letter has been sent home and for students to qualify the packets must be turned in with the collected pledges by Monday, Sept. 29. There are multiple ways to earn recognition for participation. First, all participants will receive a free ticket to the game and go out on the field at half-time for a “You All
Come Back Now” gathering. Second, one class per grade level who are the top producers will each earn an extra recess and ice cream bar. This will be calculated by the highest percent of students that participate. If everyone in the class participates, the entire class will win a free recess and ice cream. The grand prize winners will be determined by putting all participation students per grade level
in a hat. One boy and one girl will experience the luck of the draw. These six students will get to round up their favorite fall sport athlete to come eat lunch with them on October 3. Fall sports include football, cheerleading, softball, volleyball, boys swimming, boys or girls cross country and girls tennis.The lucky students will also be honorary team captains on the football field prior to kickoff.
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Tigers shut out Bears on homecoming Lady Tiger softball homecoming king prior to the contest. Taylor Fanning was crowned queen. Todd Morrow's kick off hit and died at the one yard line like he was dropping a wedge shot onto a green. The Tigers kick coverage unit hustled down to make the stop and pin the Bears deep in their own end. A second down pass play was Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow broken up by a divLamar's Danny Embry knows the best way to get ing Ben Kluhsman. yards is to follow his blocking and here he is following On third and long senior Derek Henderson, who is driving a Butler Bear Kluhsman broke up out of the way for a big gain by Embry. Henderson another pass, sendhad a big night Friday. He was named 2014 football ing it into the cool homecoming king prior to the game and later scored September night. It came down in the a touchdown. hands of his teammate Brett McDonBy CHRIS MORROW back Tripp Tucker got the ald who returned it to the scoring started early with Bears one yard line. Matt The Lamar Tigers shut- a 13 yard touchdown run. Whyman scored on the out another opponent His classmate and friend next play and the route Friday night when they Derek Henderson then was on at Thomas M. thrashed the visiting But- plunged in from a yard O'Sullivan Stadium. ler Bears 74-0 on home- out with four and a half With less than a minute coming. minutes to play in the first to play in the first quarLamar senior quarter- quarter to put the Tigers ter, Tucker dropped a up 14-0. pass over the shoulder of Hender- Luke Hardman, right into son was his hands and he did the crowned rest, outrunning the Bears
defense 76 yards for the score and a 28-0 lead. The Tigers tacked on 30 more points in the second quarter. Whyman picked off a pass and returning it 46 yards for a touchdown and scored on a 19 yard carry. Danny Embry scored on a 37 yard run and Hardman scored on a short plunge. In the second half the Tigers scored on a 32 yard run by McDonald and a McKade Crockett scamper of seven yards. The Tigers defense added a pair of safeties. In the second quarter Angus Sprenkle tackled the Butler ball carrier in the end zone and late in the game Cooper Lucas repeated the feat. In five games the Tigers defense has allowed only six points. Friday night the defense scored 10 points. On the season Lamar has outscored its opponents 269-6. The Tigers (5-0) will be back in action Friday night when they travel to Anderson to take on McDonald County. The Mustangs are coming off a 45-0 loss to Carl Junction. They are 1-4. Kick off is set for 7 p.m.
Lamar Democrat/ Chris Morrow Lamar third baseman, sophomore Makayla Brown, takes a throw during a home contest against Monett. The Lady Tigers dropped the game.
Jasper royalty crowned
Jasper High School's 2014 football homecoming king and queen were crowned prior to last Friday's contest. Chandra Howard and Matt Stump are shown as they leave the field.
Liberal's queen crowned
Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Left, Derek Henderson had a night to remember Friday night. The Lamar senior scored a touchdown in the Tigers 74-0 dismantling of Butler. Prior to the game Henderson was crowned 2014 football homecoming king. Here he is shown with queen Taylor Fanning, also a senior. Fanning is the daughter of Matt and Cheryl Fortner and the late Joe Fanning. Henderson is the son of Jim and Lisa Banks and Jeff and Dorene Henderson. Right, Lamar High School's 2014 homecoming queen candidates show their spunky side while posing for a photo during the Tigers 74-0 drubbing of Butler Friday night. From left, Karsen Hull, queen Taylor Fanning and Ryan O'Sullivan.
Lamar Democrat/Rhiannon Morrow Desirea Robertson was crowned 2014 Liberal Homecoming queen Friday night prior to the Bulldogs contest with the Jasper Eagles. Escorting Robertson is Colton Bunney.
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Area girls qualify for American Royal youth rodeo Pictured from left to right are Brandon Bruce, technical agronomist for Monsanto, Amanda Moennig, curriculum director and David Davis, principal of Jasper Elementary School.
District receives grant to enhance computer-based curriculum Bailey Adams, daughter of Ken and Sara Adams, will compete in the junior division at the American Royal Invitational Youth Rodeo. Her events include barrels and mutton busting. KANSAS CITY, Mo.-Bailey and Kaitlyn Adams recently qualified for the 2014 American Royal Invitational Youth Rodeo that kicked off Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the American Royal Complex Hale Arena. The rodeo will continue through Friday, Sept. 26. Seven-year-old Bailey Adams, daughter of Ken and Sara Adams and a second grader at Jasper Elementary, qualified to compete in barrels and mutton busting and Kaitlyn Adams, 14, a Jasper High School freshman and daughter of Ken Adams and Kristi Graham, qualified in barrels, goat tying and breakaway. The four day event features top student athletes competing in events such as bull riding, barrel racing and the crowd favorite, mutton busting. Since
Kaitlyn Adams, daughter of Ken Adams and Kristi Graham, will compete in the senior division at the American Royal Invitational Youth Rodeo. Her events include barrels, goat tying and breakaway.
2007, the American Royal has awarded $68,500 in scholarships at the youth rodeo, along with additional prize money and awards. The event is divided into junior and senior divisions, with the senior division being made up of athletes ages 14-18. Senior division events include bareback riding, bull riding, barrel racing, breakaway roping, steer wrestling and much more. The junior division is composed of athletes ages 13 and under. These energetic youngsters will compete in events such as mutton busting, barrel racing, junior bareback riding, breakaway roping and goat tying. This high-energy event only happens once a year, so don't miss the chance to be part of the action. Invitational youth
rodeo tickets are available through Ticketmaster and the Kemper Arena Box Office. Further information regarding the event is available online at www.americanroyal.com. The American Royal Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation that has been a Kansas City tradition since 1899. Each year more than 270,000 people attend events at the American Royal Complex. In 2013, the Royal was able to give $1.4 million in scholarships and educational awards. In addition to its educational mission, the American Royal generates some $60 million of economic impact, $4.4 million in local tax revenues and supports 450 jobs.
Felts competes in reining competition Blake Felts is shown with his horse, Gunner Slide. Also pictured on the right is trainer Jeromy Lipps from Lipps Horse Training. Blake Felts competed in the Sunflower Slide reining horse competition at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka, Kan., on September 13 and 14. The Sunflower Slide is sponsored by the Kansas Reining Horse Association and hosts riders from several states, including Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado,
Texas and Wisconsin. Felts competed Saturday in the Youth division 13 and under and finished in first place. He received a blue ribbon, a plaque, a cash prize and a merchandise prize for his accomplishment. Felts and his horse, Gunner Slide, are trained by Jeromy Lipps from Lipps Horse Training.
During the competition, Blake was required to run a specific pattern that included large fast circles, smaller slow circles, flying lead changes, roll backs, multiple spins and sliding stops. The sliding stop and the spin moves are the most recognized maneuvers from reining competitions.
Hospice Compassus recognizes National Pain Awareness Month LAMAR-Lamar joins healthcare providers across the U.S. in recognizing September as National Pain Awareness Month. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, chronic pain is the nation’s primary cause of lost workdays. It affects more people than cancer, heart disease and diabetes combined, with over 100 million Ameri-
cans suffering from it. “Aggressive management of pain and symptoms is the cornerstone of hospice care,” said John Alden, M.D., medical director of Hospice Compassus – Lamar. “When a cure is not possible, much can be done to improve a patient’s quality of living through acknowledgment and treatment of symp-
toms. National Pain Awareness Month is intended to get citizens to recognize the effects of pain, the symptoms associated with pain and find appropriate relief so they can regain their quality of life.” Typically, physical pain does not exist in isolation. see PAIN, page 4B
Dementia care expert to speak in Lamar Mary Sharp, an internationally respected consultant to caregivers of people who have dementia, will speak at Thiebaud Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Thiebaud Auditorium, 105 E. 11th St., Lamar. Sharp's presentations have
been standing-room-only in places like New York City, Dallas, Seattle…and southern Missouri. She has inspired caregivers across the US and Canada as well as in Scotland, Ireland and Fiji. She is coming because her good friend and fellow advocate for excellence in elder care, Janet Gard, has arranged (through her
company, Hospice Compassus) to sponsor and host this very special meeting. The title of the program is, “Making Beautiful Moments.” The two met almost 10 years ago when Janet attended a
see DEMENTIA, page 4B
JASPER-Jasper R-V School District has received a $10,000 grant from America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. The district will use the money to purchase classroom laptops, improving technology access for kindergarten through sixth grade students. “The district is committed to eventually being an environment where every student has a laptop or tablet device,” said Amanda Moennig, curriculum director. “Computer literacy is a must in the workforce today and access to computers at an earlier age will give our students the tools they need to be successful.” The laptops will be used by students on a weekly basis for a variety of classroom activities, including presentations, iCore and Discovery Education. The district utilizes iCore for web-based learning and Discovery Education for technology-based lessons. With the additional technology in the classroom the district hopes to see academic growth and a renewed interest in the areas of technology, science and math in their elementary school. “At-risk students can have their specific educational gaps filled with the iCore program while the Discovery Education program is used to benchmark student progress,” said Moennig. “Both iCore and Discovery can be used to create student-specific lessons that can be completed at school or at home.” “This project is a big deal
because many of our students don't have access to computers at home,” added Moennig. “Up until this year, our school did not have the funds to provide adequate access to computers at the school either, but the school and our local farmers were able to team up together to double our access to computers in the elementary building.” The district also received a $10,000 Grow Rural Education grant in 2013, to purchase technology for their high school. One important benefit of the new technology funded last year was that it enabled the school to add college dual enrollment math classes to the curriculum for juniors and seniors. This past spring local farmers nominated the district again for a chance to apply for the grant. School administrators then designed a math or science-based project for the grant application. Once all of the school district applications were submitted a panel of math and science teachers reviewed each application and selected finalists. An advisory council composed of farmer-leaders, with an interest in agriculture and education, then selected the winning grant applications from a pool of finalists. “Agriculture has become one of the most technologically advanced industries, so farmers are very aware of the need for superior math and science education, particularly in their own communities,” said Monsee GRANT, page 4B
Television documentary reinforces realization of America’s historical illiteracy By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer
Ken Burns’ enormous documentary, “The Roosevelts, An Intimate History,” stretching over 14 hours on Public Television, has confirmed the shocking and depressing historical illiteracy of a vast majority of the American public. This may be revealed by a viewer’s quip, “I didn’t know that.” That is understandable and permissible, but being unaware of the Roosevelt legacy in national parks, paying into Social Security or receiving its benefit checks, or why we have a ‘”Great Generation” is not acceptable. Neither is not knowing the Civil War occurred before World War I, or that Franklin Roosevelt was the architect of the New Deal. It should be apparent to Americans that the Civil War and World War I took place long before the Cold War. By the way, what was the Cold War all about? The Burns’ documentary has prompted a stirring column by Daniel Burnett, director of communications for the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, focusing blame on America’s colleges and universities for shirking their responsibilities of maintaining a historical literacy throughout their student populations by including fundamental areas of study in their general education
requirements. The column appeared in newspapers throughout the country shortly after “The Roosevelts” debuted on September 14. The alarm over our historical illiteracy may also apply to America’s high schools, the foundation upon which colleges and universities must build their programs. Although most states require some secondary instruction in U.S. History, it often is sandwiched into schedules to accommodate other courses that some deem more important. Certainly, this outlook greatly influences the year(s) that U.S. History is taught. Let us firmly resolve that we can’t intelligently base our future decisions, as individual American citizens or as a country, unless we understand where we have been. The American Council of Trustees and Alumni has adopted a rating system, using the grades A through F, to rate nearly all the country’s institutions of higher learning, truly a monstrous undertaking. The ratings are based on general education requirements (not just courses that are offered) that include composition, literature, foreign language, U.S. History or Government, economics, mathematics, and natural or physical science. see ILLITERACY, page 4B
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Bull breeding soundness clinics begin in southwest Missouri
MT. VERNON-A word of advice to area cattle producers: it is time to evaluate your bulls for readiness to breed cows in November and De-
cember. "Whether you have one bull or 25 bulls, they need checked at least once a year before turnout time. Some cattlemen even
check bulls twice a year," said Eldon Cole, livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension. Cole says a routine check again this fall is important if you've noticed cows coming back in heat, if bulls have been injured this summer, or if bulls are showing their age and have poor body condition scores. "Under these conditions the breeding soundness exam (BSE) serves as an insurance policy for having a uniform calf crop in the fall of 2015," said Cole. During the exam, bulls will be treated for internal and external parasites and given their booster
vaccinations if desired. Four clinics are scheduled as follows: October 1, Barry County Veterinary Services, Cassville; October 14, Animal Clinic of Diamond, Diamond; October 15, Dake Veterinary Clinic, Miller and October17, Countryside Animal Clinic, Aurora. It is necessary to make an appointment through these veterinary offices or your own veterinarian. "It's important to learn if you have a bull problem well in advance of turnout time. There are a number of bull sales in late September and October in case you need to shop for a replacement or two," said Cole.
Ozark Fall Farmfest is on the horizon
Temperatures are getting cooler and the days are getting shorter as signaling the Ozark Fall Farmfest is on the horizon and will be here soon. The 35th annual Ozark Fall Farmfest will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3, 4 and 5, at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield. With over 750 agricultural exhibits, the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds will be filled with a variety of tractors, farm equipment, animal health products, trailers, livestock han-
dling equipment, livestock waterers, feed, tools, trucks, agricultural service providers and much more. Farmfest also will feature rural living displays where a host of products designed to enhance the rural lifestyle will be available for everyone to see. For those interested in the latest in the livestock industry, on-site livestock exhibits will fill the barns and present a unique opportunity for stockmen and women to take a look at the variety of breeding stock available and
learn more about the animals from breeders. Beef cattle breeds at Farmfest will include Angus, Belgian Blue, Brahmousin, Brangus, Braunvieh, Beefalo, Beefmaster, Charolais, Fleckvieh, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Irish Dexter, Limousin, Longhorn, Maine-Anjou, Red Angus, Romagnola, Salers, Shorthorn, Sim-Angus, Simmental and White Park. In addition to the cattle exhibits, equine enthusiasts will enjoy the opportunity to view a variety of horses on display.
Other livestock at Farmfest will include Boer goats, dairy goats, Katahdin hair sheep, Red Wattle pigs, miniature donkeys, alpacas, rabbits and more. Once again, well-known stock dog trainer Danny Shilling from Bois D’Arc will be conducting daily stock dog demonstrations and clinics each day of the event. Also, take a step back in time at the antique equip-
The clinics are cooperative efforts between the veterinarians, Zoetis and University of Missouri Extension. Bulls will be checked for structural soundness, semen quality, body condition, scrotal size and given a test for trichomoniasis if desired by the owner. The trich test is recommended for older bulls that may have visited a neighbor's pasture or had a bull or cow form a neighbor visit their pasture. More and more breeders test for trich in yearling bulls that should be virgins, just to be on the safe side. Zoetis offers their High Density - 50 K genomic
test at each location. This test gives an enhancement to the bull's expected progeny difference (EPD) accuracy which is especially helpful for young bulls that may be offered for sale. Cole will be on hand to answer questions regarding EPD usage, bull sales and management. He says the clinics in March saw 170 bulls and 13.5 percent did not pass the BSE. "Some of the bulls that didn't pass were close and could have bred a few cows but were not equipped to breed and settle 30 or 40 females in a 60 day season," said Cole.
ment displays brought by the Ozarks Steam Engine Association and the Southwest Missouri Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association and see firsthand how equipment has changed over the years. Hours for the Ozark Fall Farmfest are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Parking and admission
are free. The Ozark Empire Fairgrounds are easily accessed on the north side of Springfield, just off Interstate 44 and Highway 13. The Ozark Fall Farmfest is sponsored by the Ozark Empire Fair and Farm Talk Newspaper. For more information contact Farm Talk at 620421-9450 or the Ozark Empire Fair at 417-8332660.
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RECORDS DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS
DELVA SUSAN HENSLEY LAMAR-Services were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Daniel Funeral Home for Delva Susan Hensley, 82, Lamar, who died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, at her home. Burial was in Sheldon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net. Survivors include a son, Roger Hensley and wife Vicki, Nevada, Mo.; four daughters, Linda Owen and husband Roy, Susan Cheshire, Karen Taffner and husband Jerry and Pam Medlin and husband Jesse, all of Lamar; six grandsons, Jeremy Hensley, Brennon Cheshire, Nathaniel Cheshire, Benjamin Cheshire, Shane Medlin and Shawn Medlin; eight granddaughters, Diana Cooper, Dana Schanot, Amy Shaw, Becky Baldwin, Kristi Hensley,
Cami Colaw, Angie Schlichting and Lori Roskamp; 22 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Donna Jean Hensley in 1953; two sisters, Jean Elliott and Dorothy Marie Saar and one greatgreat-grandson, Stetson Winters. Mrs. Hensley was born Nov. 25, 1931, at Idalia, Colo., to Charles Raymond and Ethel Luella (Kilgore) Saar. She attended Missouri Valley School in Mildred, Colo. After getting married she and her husband farmed in Colorado before moving to Missouri in 1958 to farm and rear their family. She was a woman of great faith and attended Full Gospel Tabernacle in Lamar. She was a homemaker and loved to make quilts. She married James Earl “John” Hensley on Jan. 1, 1948, in Yuma County, Colo. He died Sept. 1, 2007.
WILLIAM R. “BILL” WOODS INDEPENDENCE-A celebration of life service was held Sunday, Sept. 14, at the American Legion Post in Independence for William R. “Bill” Woods, 81, Independence, who died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo. Arrangements were under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, Mo. Memorials may be sent to the Kansas City Hospice House. The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent at www.ferryfuneralhome.com. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Lou Woods; two sisters, Beverly Hartman, Independence and Barbara Agnew, Wichita, Kan.; six children, Derrek, Tracy, Melody, Carlea (David McAvoy), Sandee and Cheri; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild
and extended family and a host of friends from Strike 'N Spare, Teetering Rocks Golf Club and Fit For Life. Mr. Woods was born March 29, 1933, in Nevada, Mo. He graduated from Nevada High School at the age of 16 and joined the Army in 1950, spending his 18th birthday in a foxhole in Korea. He survived the experience, became a member of American Legion Post 21 and on May 30, 1957, married Alice “Lou” Rouse. He worked in the space program at Benson Mfg. and then at Smith & Loveless, Inc., where he retired from contracts management after 25 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, sportsman, craftsman, coach and community activist.
MARIAN ALLENE ROWLAND CASSVILLE-Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Fohn Funeral Home for Marian Allene Rowland, 86, formerly of Cassville, who died Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, at Fulton Nursing and Rehab in Fulton. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Cassville. Online condolences may be left at www.fohnfuneralhome.com. Survivors include a brother, Jack Babb and wife Juliette, Fayetteville, Ga.; two sons, Kerry Rowland and wife Cindy, Jefferson City and Kirby Rowland and wife Pat, Maumelle, Ark.; a daughter, Kathy Rowland, Columbia, Mo.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kristy Miskovsky. Mrs. Rowland was born Sept. 6, 1928, in Cassville, to Bernard and Nola (Lassiter) Babb. She grew up and received her education at Cassville, where she graduated from high school. She was an accounting clerk for Heer’s Department Store in Springfield for several years. She helped manage various retail clothing
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stores with her husband, including stores in Lamar and Mountain Home, Ark. She married Lewis “Glenn” Rowland on June 8, 1946, in Columbus, Kan. He died March 27, 2011.
NORMA LORRAINE VACCA FT. SCOTT, Kan.-A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Shiloh Cemetery in Liberal, Mo., for Norma Lorraine Vacca, 88, Fort Scott, Kan., who died September 19, 2014, at Fort Scott Manor. Arrangements were under the direction of Konantz Warden Funeral Home in Lamar, Mo. The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www. konantzwarden.com. Survivors include brothers Wayne Vacca and wife, Patty, Horton; Neil Vacca and wife Roxane, Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters, Irma Darlington and husband Ray, Wichita, Kan., Betty Allen and husband Bob, Peoria, Ariz. and Jean Williams and husband Bob, Joplin, plus many nieces and nephews. Ms. Vacca was born October 1925 near Verdella in Barton County, to Emery and Agatha (Cleffman) Vacca. She attended school at Iantha and graduated from Liberal High School in 1943. She lived in Fort Scott, Kan. and worked at Western Insurance and American State Insurance companies. She retired after 35 years. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and stamp collecting.
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ALL ARE INVITED TO HELP CURTIS “JACK” and Alma Jones celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary on October 4, by sending a card to them at 605 Poplar, Lamar, MO 64759. THE 19TH ANNUAL SADDLE UP FOR ST. Jude Trail Ride and Silent Auction will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m., at Back Achers Ranch in Milo. For information on joining the ride or making donations call Kelly LaPreze at 417-684-0357 or Michelle Garrett, 417-296-3068. No alcohol. Negative coggins required. STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN West Elementary’s “Three Peat” annual fundraising event will get a chance to win the grand prize of being an honorary captain at the football game on October 3 and have lunch with their favorite at the school with their favorite fall athlete. The fundraiser runs through Monday, Sept. 29. Funds generated go directly to the students and will be utilized for extra school activities. HELEN HIGGINS WILL CELEBRATE HER 90th birthday on September 25. Cards can be sent to her at 339 N. Hwy. F, Lamar, MO 64759. THE OCTOBER MEETING OF THE RETIRED Educators of the Barton County Area will be a guided tour of the newly remodeled Lamar Middle School. Plan to meet at the parking lot on 7th Street on October 1 at 8:30 a.m., to begin the tour. THE IANTHA PICNIC WILL BE HELD Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Iantha Park. There will be a potluck dinner at 1 p.m., followed by musical entertainment provided by Kentucky Road. There will also be children’s games, visiting and fellowship. THE BARTON COUNTY UNIVERSITY Extension will have a Cattle Program on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m., at the Liberal Community Building. Topics will include Cattle Leasing with Mark Jenner, ag business specialist, Cow Nutrition and Management, Patrick Davis, livestock specialist. There is a $5 fee. Cookies and refreshments will be provided. For more information or to register call 417-682-3579. THE RELAY FOR LIFE BABY SHOW will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m., at the Lamar City Park. The show is for girls and boys, age birth through 24 months, with registration to begin at 5:30 p.m. A $5 donation is required. Babies should come dressed in playwear. There will be first, second, third and overall winners. The show is sponsored by Barton County 4-H, with proceeds being donated to the American Cancer Society. BARTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT will be giving flu shots September 25 and 26 and October 2 and 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please bring Medicare, Medicaid or other insurance cards. Not all insurance is accepted. Private pay is $25. For information call 417-682-3363. 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. 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.
MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following have filed Zachary Seth Morey, 28, 82, Lamar and Carol Jean Jo Mason, 32, Lamar. Milford. a marriage license appli- Lamar and Heather Ma- Wood, 61, Lamar. Tracy Gene Warren, Joseph Lee Housel, 27, cation with the Barton rie Guilfoyle, 27, Lamar. Theodore Thomas Nan- Jr., 26, Milford and Jenae Lamar, and Brittany NiCounty Recorder's office: James Terry Cofield, cy, 34, Lamar and Audrey Rachelle Madison, 25, cole Hilbert, 22, Lamar.
LAMAR POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
* Officers were dispatched August 8 to the 700 block of W. 8th St. on the report of a domestic disturbance. After speaking with everyone
involved and after finding drug paraphernalia in plain view, an arrest was made. Arrested was Heather Lynn Lasiter, 35, Lamar. Lasiter was
transported to the Barton County Jail where she was processed, posted bond and was released to await a pending court date. * Officers responded August 10 to a domestic disturbance in the 1300 block of Lexington St. After hearing all sides of the incident a report will be forwarded on to the prosecutor’s office for the possible filing of a formal charge. No arrests were made at the time of this
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call. * The Joplin Police Department notified Lamar on August 10 that they had contact with one Barney Christopher Atwood, 52, Golden City. Atwood had an active Lamar municipal warrant issued on a charge of Failure to Appear. The warrant was confirmed and Atwood was taken into custody. Atwood posted a cash bond and was released to await a pending court date.
* A 14 year old male was reported August 10 as a runaway in the 1600 block of Maple St. The male was later found and returned home. * A three car collision was investigated August 11 at the intersection of 12th and Cherry St. This accident occurred when one vehicle was struck from behind by another, forcing it into the third vehicle. No injuries were reported as a result of this collision.
BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: Sept. 29 – Oct. 3 MONDAYChicken toes, Antiqua vegetables, coffee/tea/milk. strips, scalloped pota- wheat roll, sliced peaches, THURSDAYSweet coffee/tea/milk. and sour chicken with TUESDAYSliced rice, oriental vegetables, baked ham, sweet pota- orange juice, egg rolls, toes, green beans, wheat pudding with topping, roll, apple crisp, coffee/ coffee/tea/milk. tea/milk. FRIDAY- Barbecue ribWEDNESDAY- Salis- let on bun, roasted pasta bury steak with gravy, and vegetables, baked mashed potatoes, broc- beans, juice, cake with coli, wheat roll, apricots, frosting, coffee/tea/milk.
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Grant, continued from page 1B santo Customer Advocacy Lead Linda Arnold. “We are proud to partner with farmers to support the things that are most important to them - schools, youth and their community.” The district celebrated receiving the grant on Friday, Sept. 12, during halftime of the football game at Jasper High School. Nominating farmers, school representatives and a local Monsanto
representative, Brandon Bruce, attended the event. Grow Rural Education encourages farmers to nominate a local public school district, which can then compete for a grant of up to $25,000. Since 2011, Grow Rural Education has invested more than $7 million to support math and science education in rural school districts across the country. This program is part of
Illiteracy, continued from page 1B Here is a sampling of Missouri (Columbia), D.
grades from colleges and universities in the middle portion of the country. Missouri Southern State University (Joplin), B. U.S. History required. No requirements for literature, foreign language or economics. Pittsburg (Kan.) State University, C. U.S. History required. No requirements for literature, foreign language, economics, or mathematics. Missouri State University (Springfield), B. U.S. History required. No requirements for literature, economics, or foreign language. University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg), B. U.S. History required. No requirements for economics and foreign language. University of
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No U.S. History requirement, and no requirements for literature and economics. University of Arkansas (Fayetteville), C. U.S. History required. No requirements for economics, literature, and composition. University of Oklahoma (Norman), B. U.S. History required. No requirements for literature, foreign language, and economics. Oklahoma State University (Stillwater), B. U.S. History required. No requirements for literature, foreign language, and economics. Kansas State University (Manhattan), C. No U.S. History requirement. No requirements for economics and literature. University of Kansas (Lawrence), C. No
the America’s Farmers initiative, which partners with farmers to support education, service organizations and youth in rural America. Visit GrowRuralEducation.com to see the full list of winners for this year. A sister program, America’s Farmers Grow Communities, is currently in its enrollment period. To sign up visit GrowCommunities.com. U.S. History requirement. No requirements for economics and literature. The only Big 12 school rated as A was Baylor. Its only deficiency was no requirement for economics. The American Council of Trustees and Alumni’s grades are based on detailed examinations of the latest publicly available online course catalogs at the time of review. Burnett says in his moving commentary, “We cannot afford to let the wonder of our nation’s history fade. We have a rich and vibrant history, as well as an obligation to remember our past.”
MISSOURI. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: THE APN IS SHOWN BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR AS 6-12-1-2-50; SOURCE OF TITLE IS BOOK 374, PAGE 338 (RECORDED 05/10/1988) 227 North Denton, Liberal, MO 64762 For the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of that certain note secured by Deed of Trust executed by Gene R. Curless and Shirley A. Curless, Husband and Wife, dated October 12, 2006 and recorded on November 20, 2006 as Document No. #20062006, Office of Recorder of Deeds, Barton County, Missouri. The Successor Trustee will on October 16, 2014, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 5:00 P.M. more particularly at 12:00PM, at the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, West door, Lamar, MO 64759, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash, the following real estate: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LOTS, TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND, LYING, BEING AND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF BARTON AND STATE OF MISSOURI, TO WIT: ALL OF LOT THREE(3), IN BLOCK ONE(1),
Pain, continued from page 1B Total pain is a concept developed by Dame Cicely Saunders, the founder of the modern hospice movement. Total pain includes physical, emotional/psychological, social and spiritual pain. Hospice Compassus recognizes the concept of total pain and addresses this through an interdisci-
plinary team that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers. A pain survey designed as a tool to help patients communicate pain issues more effectively to their physicians is also available on the Hospice Compassus website. Established by the American Chronic Pain
Association in 2001, Pain Awareness Month is recognized as a time when various organizations work to raise public awareness of issues in the area of pain and pain management. For more information about Hospice Compassus – Lamar, call 417-6823809.
conference where Sharp was the featured speaker. There was an immediate connection and they have worked together in and around southern Missouri many times. The presentation is targeted to members of families (and friends) who have a loved one with a form of dementia. Currently, onethird of Americans die of dementia (particularly Alzheimer’s disease). That number will increase dramatically in the next 20 years. Approximately 75 percent of people with dementia are cared for at home. In addition to the emotional pain and physical fatigue of 24/7 care, Sharp says the most debilitating aspect is the frustration of not being able to communicate in usual ways. She explains the importance of what she calls
an “AS IS” attitude, not correcting matters of low importance and simple changes in communication that make for visits that are enjoyable. There are many excellent presentations and reading materials about dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease, on subjects like the biology of the brain (what’s happening) and findings from research. Strong's presentations focus solely on aspects of communication and making life less stressful. Hers is a “been there, done that” reflection of what she learned during the 15 years she cared for her mother and the following 10 years in which she has worked with family and professional caregivers around the world. Those who have attended similar meetings most often have two comments,
“I’m so glad to find a person who really understands” and “I wish others in my family had been here.” This presentation is described as more a discussion of audience concerns than a lecture. It will be live and not a video broadcast. The efforts of many are coming together to make the meeting possible. The generous sponsorship of Hospice Compassus, means there is no charge to attend. The meeting is a one-time event being held Wednesday, Oct. 1, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. It is requested that individuals call 417-682-3809 if they plan to attend. A handout will be provided and the meeting planners would like to know how many to print.
S&W Foreclosure Corporation Successor Trustee Pub Commences September 24, 2014 S&K File No.14-025106 By: Shapiro & Kreisman, LLC www.shapiroattorneys.com/ mo Purported address: 227 North Denton, Liberal, MO 64762 9-24,10-1,8,15-4tc
for snow removal for the 2014-15 snow season. For information and details please contact the office at 417-682-3694. Insurance requirements must be met. Phone: 417-682-3694. 9-24-1tc
Probate Division In the Estate of EDWARD M. MORIN, Deceased, Estate No. 14B4-PR00052. Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted TO All persons interested in the estate of EDWARD M. MORIN, deceased:
Dementia, continued from page 1B
Prairie Plains Apartment Community is taking bids
OF MCWILLIAMS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LIBERAL,
MISSOURI LAND IS IN DEMAND WE ARE ACTIVELY PURSUING HUNTING & FARMLAND LISTINGS IN YOUR AREA.
Jeff Quade
Agent, Land Specialist
Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO
(417) 540-0691
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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS Legals, continued from page 4B On September 15, 2014, the Last Will and Testament of the decedent having been admitted to probate, SUE LOCKRIDGE, SONDRA ANN RIEGEL and MICHAEL MORIN, were appointed Personal Representatives by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri. The business address of the Personal Representatives and Attorney for Estate is: BELINDA S. ELLISTON, 114 West 10th Street, Lamar, MO 64759, whose telephone number is (417) 682-6061. All creditors of the decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. The six-month period does not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in §473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in §473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to §537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death was: July 18, 2014. Date of first publication is September 24, 2014. By-CHARLES D. CURLESS, Judge 9-24,10-1,8,15-4tc
PUBLIC NOTICE All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, children who live outside the district but are attending a private school within the district, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, children who are wards of the state, and children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The Avilla R-XIII School, Dadeville R-II School, Everton R-III School, Golden City R-III School, Greenfield R-IV Schools, Jasper R-V Schools, Lamar R-I Schools, Liberal R-II Schools, and the Lockwood R-I Schools assures that they will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/ blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment,
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Cards of Thanks The family of Loreta Lawrence wishes to thank each one for the cards, calls, prayers, visits to the hospital, food, flowers and memorial gifts. Our appreciation to Dr. Miller, A.J. And Mark White of Greenfield Funeral Chapel, Wisteria House, Barton County Memorial Hospital and Hospice Compassus. A special thank you to Rev. Harold Shull and Rev. Ted Furry for the comforting service. Also to Stoney Point Church for serving the family dinner and to all other churches for providing food. Your kindness and thoughtfulness was appreciated. Special Notices
Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Sunday, 5 p.m., in the basement of Lamar Memorial Hall, 1104 Broadway. All meetings are nonsmoking. Narcotics Anonymous Meetings - Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., 1104 Broadway, Memorial Hall Basement. Childhood Friend seeking whereabouts of
Helen Cochran (married name, if any, unknown). Who lived in Lamar in late 50s-60s and previously Rogers, AR and Long Island, NY. Can identify searcher through a Ribbon and a Comet. Any information appreciated. Call toll free 877-785-3889.
other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/ blindness and young child with a developmental delay. The Avilla R-XIII School, Dadeville R-II School, Everton R-III School, Golden City R-III School, Greenfield R-IV Schools, Jasper R-V Schools, Lamar R-I Schools, Liberal R-II Schools, and the Lockwood R-I Schools assures that they will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps program. The Avilla R-XIII School, Dadeville R-II School, Everton R-III School, Golden City R-III School, Greenfield R-IV Schools, Jasper R-V Schools, Lamar R-I Schools, Liberal R-II Schools, and the Lockwood R-I Schools assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the
privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Avilla R-XIII School, Dadeville R-II School, Everton R-III School,
ber 30, 2014, locks will month exp. Same Day be changed and belong- Pay! Free Health Ins, ings will be disposed of. No CDL? We have Free training! Www.trailiner. Services Offered com 800-769-3993. Appliance Repair. Appliance parts. Miller’s Country Corner. 417884-2684. Employment
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Drivers: Teams, 130,000 per year, 2014 & 2015 trk, home weekly, same day pay, free health ins. 5000.00 sign on bonus pays out in 4 The personal belongmonths, detail call 800ings of Nicole Smith at 769-3993 on line app 708 West 8th St., Apartwww.trailiner.com. ment 05A appear to be abandoned. If personDrivers, 60,000+, CDLal belongings are not A, $2500 sign on, 1 removed by Septem-
Golden City R-III School, Greenfield R-IV Schools, Jasper R-V Schools, Lamar R-I Schools, Liberal R-II Schools, and the Lockwood R-I Schools have developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties,
mens shirts and sweaters, sizes large and extra large. Lots of greatly reduced new Avon Products – Skin So Soft Bug Guard, also several old Rural Carrier Substi- windows. Donita. tute positions available in Lamar. Starting pay Miscellaneous For Sale is $16.26 per hour plus mileage. To apply please go to usps.com/employ- Appliances: Mostly ment. If you have ques- new. Some used. Also tions or need assistance appliance parts. Miller’s applying, please contact Country Corner. 417the Post Office at 417- 884-2684. 682-5435. Save On Heating Bills. Garage Sales Cabinet infrared heaters. Low price – top quality. Miller’s Country City Wide Garage Sale Corner, 417-884-2684. – 1903 Crestwood Dr. Friday and Saturday, Pets & Supplies Sept. 26 and 27. Kawasaki 4-wheeler, metal detector, bread maker, Free Kittens to good chest style deep freeze, home. 417-682-2808. queen size bed spread – complete set. Little "Publisher's notice: All girls nice clothes size real estate advertised 6-7-8 and shoes, Ladies herein is subject to the clothes. Knick Knacks. Federal Fair Housing Man (50-60) near new Act, which makes it illegal to advertise a n y preference, limitation, or discrimination b e cause o f race, c ol or, religion, s e x , handicap, familial stat u s , or nation-
retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agency’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with the General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This plan may be reviewed at the Superintendent’s office during regular school hours. This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate. Rev. August 15, 2013 9-24-1tc
al origin, or intention to make any such preference limitation, or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate, which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis". Mobile Homes for Rent
Are You Ready To Move? We have 2 bedroom trailers and houses ready to rent. Two rental references a must. 682-2636. Apartments for Rent
per month. Call 417667-2633. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath apartment for rent. $325 month/$250 deposit. 601 E. 19th St., Southern Meadows Apts., 417-777-1440. Homes For Rent
3 Bedroom for rent, 1204 E. 16th. Central heat/air, attached garage, fenced yard. No inside pets. $500 month rent, $450 deposit. R&R Rentals, Rosalee Potter, 417-682-5668. Business Opportunities
Building For Lease. Great for restaurant. Vacancy - Scottsdale On the square in Lamar, Apartments - Senior Mo. Call 417-825-0314. Citizens Housing. Call Available immediately. 682-3589. Mo. TDD 1-800-735-2966. Equal Homes For Sale Opportunity Housing. Handicapped units available. Located at House For Sale: 2113 17th and Lexington. sq. ft. ranch home, partial brick, 3 bedroom, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath 2 ½ bath, front porch, apartment for rent. $395 1 car garage, basement, month/$250 deposit. full length attic with at601 E. 19th St., South- tic fan, central heat/ ern Meadows Apts., air, living room, dining 417-777-1440. room, family room, lots of nice woodwork and 1 Bedroom Apartment plenty of cabinets, some nicely furnished or un- hardwood floors, lot size furnished. Pool, rec 80'x187.5', cheap utiliroom and laundry. Free ties, nice neighborhood. cable/HBO, water and Would make a fine trash. Short leases avail- home for retired, famable. $200 security de- ily or even rental propposit. No pets! In Ne- erty. Located in Lamar, vada. Starting at $365. Mo. Asking $94,000. 417-667-2633. Not for rent/ not for lease/ no owner financSheldon Apartments - ing. NO text please, call Nice 1 bedroom apart- 573-418-0381, 417-682ments, furnished or un- 5431 (leave message). furnished. All utilities Email: mezenite@hotpaid. Starting at $370 mail.com.
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1st Street bridge expansion continues
Last week the pavement on the 1st Street bridge started well before dawn and lasted into the morning. Bridge decks have to be done continuously and completed, otherwise they would not “cure” correctly. No more than a 15 minute delay or stoppage was tolerated. The boom was in the median to lift the material to the bridge deck from the supply trucks. The water truck was necessary to keep water on it for a week, to cool it during the process. The west side ramp is essentially finished (dirt fill) and this week the east side has started.
Pest activity quiet in southwest Missouri fields this week LAMAR-Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Barton County, scouted fields south and west of Lockwood, September 17, for the MU Extension crop scouting program. Scheidt observed soybeans in the seed development and full seed stages. “Some second crop beans are moving into the full seed stage,” said Scheidt. Not much insect activ-
ity was seen. Scheidt expects pod worms to move out of the area soon. Pod worms do not prefer to feed on fully developed seeds. “Most fields should be far enough along not to worry about pod worms,” said Scheidt. Scheidt observed an assortment of diseases were seen on soybean leaves, but not enough to warrant a fungicide application. Once soybeans are past the R6, or seed de-
velopment stage, it is not economical to apply a fungicide. 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.
Search warrant turns up drugs, one arrest made NEVADA- The Vernon County Special Response Team was called out early Monday morning to serve a search warrant at a residence on the 1400 block of N. Ash Street in Nevada. The warrant was served in a joint effort with the Nevada Police Department and the Vernon County Sheriff ’s Office. Investigators recovered methamphetamines and drug paraphernalia during the
Accident report
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, a 2005 Ford Explorer being driven by Natasha M Ruth, 24, Lamar, was traveling west on Hwy. C, one mile east of Milford, when she traveled off the right side of the road, striking a utility pole and overturning. The report stated that the accident occurred at 11:35 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8. It also reported that Ruth received minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Barton County Memorial Hospital. According to the report Ruth was wearing her safety device.
search. One person was arrested, but the name has not been released pending the completion of the investigation and formal charges being filed. Vernon County Sheriff
Jason Mosher said the two agencies working together has made a noticeable increase in the area of drug related arrests, as well as crimes of theft and burglary.
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Route 66 Collectors Show scheduled for September 27 JOPLIN-The Route 66 Collectors Show: Coins, Stamps and Sports Cards hobby event will return for the fifth consecutive year later this month. The free admission show will be held at the Continental Banquet Center at 2802 N. Range Line Road, just behind Granny Shaffer’s Restaurant, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the last Saturday of September. This annual one-day event to be held on September 27 will feature coins, gold, silver, stamps, jewelry, currency, sports collectibles, postcards and related hobby items. “We are offering complete sets of Route 66 elongated states quarters for the first time at the show,” said Dave Sorrick of In God We Trust LLC, the host of the hobby event. “These limited edition coins com-
memorate all of the states though which Route 66 passes. We will be offering them on a first come, first served basis for only $20 per set.” A limited number of Missouri Route 66 elongated quarters will also be offered at $2 each. These are unique items that can be featured in Pinterest projects and similar displays. The public is encouraged to attend. Doors open at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Appraisers and buyers of coins, gold, silver and related items will be on hand to assist collectors in their hobby endeavors. For more information contact Dave Sorrick at 620-423-6600 or by email at daves@pixius.net. Learn more at www.bordertownauctionhouse.com.