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Submissions open for Lamar Free Fair memory book

District governor of Rotary attends local meeting

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England participates in ice bucket challenge

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat The Lamar Democrat will be publishing its Lamar Free Fair memory book in the near future. While the Democrat staff was kept busy taking pictures of various events, we would like to extend this opportunity to the community to turn in any fair pictures that they see FAIR, page 4A

Free cancer screening in Pittsburg, Kan.

PITTSBURG, Kan.- Pittsburg Masonic Lodge No. 187 will host a free cancer screening from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, on Saturday, Sept. 13.

The screening will be held at Via Christi Cancer Center, 1 Mt Carmel Place, and is open to the public. It is one of 11 free screenings in 2014 held across the state by the Kansas Masonic Foundation (KMF).

KMF conducts the screensee CANCER, page 4A

Historical society to accept book submissions through September Although materials received through the July 31 final deadline for the upcoming Barton County Missouri History and Families Book have been submitted to the publisher, the book’s sponsor says that those who missed the deadline can still submit their family’s history and photo if they act now.

The Barton County Hissee HISTORICAL, page 3A

INDEX

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

Melody Metzger/Lamar Democrat Dr. Thomas Carroll, left, received a certificate for 60 years of perfect attendance in Rotary on Tuesday, Aug. 26.

Rotary District Governor Orr, right, was the guest speaker and presented Dr. Carroll with the award.

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Rotary District Governor Herbert Orr was the guest speaker at the Lamar Rotary meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 26.

Orr spoke to the group regarding the need for Rotary to focus primarily on membership, along with the need to be aware of what is going on in the world and the commitment to help others. He stated that Rotary, “is not just about your club” but the need to be involved in service as a way of attracting others.

Orr joined Rotary in 1994, in the Rotary Club of Tulsa Sunrise. After becoming a member he stepped up with every opportunity that arose, eventually being named district governor of Rotary International Dis-

trict 6110, that includes Rotary clubs in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.

District Governor Orr has represented Rotary at 10 world conferences and has received numerous prestigious Rotary awards, including the Paul Harris Fellow.

Orr went on to tell those gathered the availability of grants and scholarships that can be obtained through Rotary. He also stated that October 24 is World Polio Day and that Rotary is still working on its eradication.

Near the close of the meeting District Governor Orr awarded Dr. Thomas Carroll with a certificate for 60 years of perfect attendance. As is tradition, the Tulsa Sunrise Club banner was then exchanged for the one from Lamar Rotary.

Something for Lamar citizens to think about

By RICHARD COOPER

the city of Lamar to its citizens, there is one service that The good ole’ summertime reaches its worst point in sumbrings out the best in people, mer. That is drinking water. sometimes, and at other times The unpleasant taste and odor it brings out the worst. In regard to services provided by see THINK, page 6A

Melissa Little/Lamar Democrat Ryan England, an employee at Lamar Westco, was recently challenged to do the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. England challenged Chanute Westco, Columbus Westco and Westco, Inc. Westco of Lamar also donated $100 to the ALS Foundation. Pictured with England are Rachel Keith, left, and Candice Lemmons, right.

Nichols tabbed by county Republican committee to fill ballot vacancy

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

LAMAR-It took seven minutes behind closed doors for the Barton County Republican Committee to select a candidate to fill the vacancy on the Republican ticket for associate circuit judge in the November 4 general election.

James V. Nichols got the nod as 11 committee members supported him, while eight members supported Judy Moore, the only other aspirant to the position held by Charles Curless for nearly the last 20 years. Curless withdrew his candidacy on August 19, setting in motion the process of hurriedly finding a replacement.

Nichols is a Barton County native who has practiced law in Lamar for 29 years. He was prosecuting attorney in Barton County from 1990 to 1994, and has been munici-

pal judge for the city of Lamar (an appointive position) from 1994 to the present.

Nichols officially filed for the office, Friday morning, and paid his $50 filing fee. Placing his name on the ballot is tantamount to election, since no Democrat filed for the office during the regular open filing period.

Both prospective candidates spoke to the committee and interested citizens who gathered in the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church. After describing their qualifications, each fielded numerous questions from the audience.

Moore is a native of Lawrence County and has lived in Barton County since 1998. She is currently affiliated with a law firm in Carthage.

Prior to their presentations, Curless described the duties of the office of associate circuit judge. His term expires December 31, 2014.

Amendment 1, Right to Farm, to have statewide recount

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander has ordered a statewide recount of ballots cast in the August 5 election on Constitutional Amend-

ment 1, the “Right to Farm” amendment. The measure was approved by the state’s voters with a winning margin of just 0.24 percent. That was close enough to allow a recount if one was requested, and that came to pass.

In general, the proposed amendment was supported in the state’s rural areas, and opposed in metropolitan regions.

In southwest Missouri, Barton County led support with 74.8 percent. Jasper County voters gave it 61 percent, and Newton

COLUMBIA-University of Missouri Extension and the AgrAbility Project are reaching out to returning veterans who have an interest in farming.

Karen Funkenbusch, MU Extension safety specialist, said the second in a series of meetings aimed at helping veterans get into farming will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Hampton Inn in St. Robert.

Veterans will be learn about the program, hear from local farmers and take virtual farm tours at the meeting.

The Veteran Farmers Project provides business and agriculture education to veterans to help them become successful farmers. By creating sound farm businesses that tap into high-value markets, returning veterans can reintegrate into America’s rural communities, Funkenbusch said.

Resource providers include the USDA Farm Service Agency, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Pulaski County Sheltered Work-

shop, the Missouri AgrAbility Project, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, MU Extension, the Center for Rural Affairs and Sustainable Ozarks Partnership.

More information is available at http://www.facebook. com/SustainableOzarks and http://www.cfra.org/veteran_ farmers_project, or from Ron Selfors atronselfors@gmail. com or 573-855-8312. The North Central Risk Management Education Center provides funding.

Veterans interested in farming can get help from MU Extension

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Email or bring by your photos from the fair this year!

Be sure to identify the people in the photo and who took the photo when submitting.

County 66 percent. It failed in Springfield and Greene County.

The process starts with a recount in each of the state’s 114 counties, supervised by the election authority of each county, which is the county clerk. The same applies to the city of St. Louis, although the title of its election authority may differ from the rest of the state.

In Barton County, the recount will begin at 9 a.m., September 5, in the circuit courtroom. Until that time, the ballots remain in secured storage. Four disinterested persons will be assigned to witness the recount. Actual counting will be done by a bipartisan team.

A certified copy of the recount totals are due in the secretary of state’s office no later than September 11. The final certified statewide total of the recount is to be made public by the secretary of state no later than September 15.

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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 sunshine.

There are no leaves moving on the trees.

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

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

Kenneth Dee and Esther Archer, Sarcoxie route and Louise Ott, Jasper route, were dinner guests on Sunday of George Straw.

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

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

Be sure and watch for turkey and deer crossing

the road north of Alba.

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

Sunday, after I left my brother George to go home, a big deer and three babies went across the road, so I stopped and let them get across, then went on.

We sure could use some rain.

Sheldon

By DARLENE SHERIDAN Connie Stump and I visited about the Bellamy Community Center activities. A group of friends gathered August 9. She told me of the discussion on the sign to be erected reading, “Welcome to the Batts, Cross Community Center”. It was discovered that the land thought to be donated by the Batts family was actually donated by the Brown family. Batts were the family that cared for the building. They are now wondering if anyone reading this article knows of the Brown family. If so, they could call Connie Stump at 417-884-2418.

A more fitting memorial to the late Dorothy Cross would be to share pictures and/or articles about Dorothy, which

CLUB NOTES

LAMAR COUNTRY CLUB LADIES ASSOCIATION

Kathy Jenkins was the hostess for Bridge on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The winners were Imogene Williams, first and Joann Jones, second.

The hostess scheduled for September 2 is Joann Jones. Gloria Kurtz will be the hostess on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

CHANGE CLUB A few more healthy tips from the Change Club, Protein Foods Sunflower and pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts and peanuts are all protein foods. Use them in your meals or snacks.

Serve seafood twice a week--it's simple! Make patties with canned salmon, crab, or tuna, or use them on a seafood sandwich.

Visit My Reports to check out your Protein Foods history chart and see how you've been doing with your intake over time.

For less cholesterol-replace some egg yolks with egg whites. Two egg whites = 1 whole egg.

Curries and other ethnic dishes pair small amounts of meat or chicken with vegetables and seasonings. Check for recipes online.

Make dinner once and serve it twice. Roast a larger cut of lean meat.

Make a second meal using the ‘planned-over’ meat.

Broil or bake chicken breasts marinated in lemon juice, oregano, garlic and oil for Mediterranean style flavor.

Make beans, peas, and soy products part of your

meals often. Try black bean burgers, hummus, or stir-fried tofu.

Build a meal around beans or peas. Bean burritos are a quick and easy dinner entree.

Peanut butter adds protein to a snack. Try it on apple slices, celery, whole grain crackers, or a small square of dark chocolate.

Plan for 8 ounces of seafood each week--choose a variety of different kinds.

Protein foods include: lean meats, seafood, poultry, eggs, beans and peas, nuts, seeds, and soy products.

Keep your food safe!

Wash your hands, utensils & cutting boards before and after contact with raw meat, poultry, seafood & eggs.

Select lean choices-like turkey, roast beef, or chicken breast--for sandwiches instead of meats with more fat, like bologna or salami.

For hamburger patties, meatloaf, or as an ingredient for casseroles, look for lean or extra-lean ground meat.

Boneless chicken breasts are great for quick stir-fries--add peppers, onion, garlic, ginger...and red pepper flakes if you like heat!

Build some meals around plant-based protein sources, such as beans, lentils, tempeh, and tofu.

Can you make hummus? Blend canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), garlic, olive oil, lemon juice & tahini (sesame seed paste). Enjoy!

Add vegetarian meat substitutes (like tempeh or tofu) to soups and stews to boost protein without adding saturated fat or cholesterol.

Add your favorite seafood to a salad or make a seafood omelet.

Most people need from 5 to 7 ounces of protein

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will be included in the scrapbook. The next Bellamy community meeting will be held September 13. A special thanks to all for Best Choice labels, which will be used to help with care of the building.

Another Sheldon Old Settlers Picnic came to a close Saturday evening, Aug. 16. A huge thank you is expressed to the officers and committee people for a job well done. The parade was enjoyed by a large crowd. The crowning of the royalty and other awards followed the parade. The 2015 officers will be Katlyn Logan and Ashley McKinney, copresidents; Perry Fowler and Rob Sewell, co-vice presidents; Melinda Strom and Taylor Claflin, co-secretaries and Charity Ogle and Cassie Boultinghouse, co-treasurers.

Two bands played to finish out the 110th picnic, with a wonderful fireworks display highlighting in the evening.

I had the misfortune to injure my right wrist and x-rays found that the tendon was torn, which was very painful. I will be wearing a brace for several weeks.

Tuesday, Aug. 19 was dinner day for the Sheldon Jolly Senior Citizens, so the group met for lunch at the Rock Pile Café and then went to the Donaldson building for a brief meeting and an afternoon

of playing dominoes. The next meeting will be September 2, at 1:30 p.m., to celebrate those with September birthdays.

Sheldon friends received word of the death of June Cooper Keesee.

Graveside services were held Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Sheldon Cemetery.

Sympathy is extended to her daughters, Diane Duffield and Margie Vermillion and their families.

Christopher Lear, son of Chris and Rebecca (Bigelow) Jones and Troy Lear of Joplin, recently graduated from the KC Police Academy. His course lasted seven months and he will be under the supervision of a mentor for 10 weeks before being on his own. Christopher graduated from Lamar High School in 2009. He is currently serving in the Monett Infantry Division, Army National Guard.

He has been enlisted since March 2008 and has spent time in Japan and Afghanistan. Chris and his wife, Tiffani, and their son, Brycen, reside in North Kansas City, near Liberty. His grandparents are Don and Roberta Bigelow of Sheldon and Donna Lear o Ft. Riley, Kan., formerly of Sheldon.

Hosmer Ray and Ruthanne Parsons of Greenwood were in Sheldon visiting friends and looking out for their property.

It was great to see them and see that Hosmer is doing well following surgery.

Jacob McCartney was baptized Sunday at the Sheldon Methodist Church morning service.

Jacob is a senior at Sheldon High School and the son of Rick and Krystal McCartney. A fellowship dinner followed services.

foods a day. Check to see “What counts as an ounce” in the Protein Foods Group.

Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of meat, poultry, and fish—you can’t tell if it's cooked by the way it looks.

Many lean cuts of meat need long, slow moist cooking--invest in a slow cooker for melt-in-your mouth meats without too much fat.

Cuts of beef with less fat--round steaks, roasts, top loin, top sirloin, and chuck shoulder--are all lean protein food choices.

Enjoy preparing chicken in different ways. You can roast, stew, sauté, broil or bake it for a variety of dishes.

Not all protein foods come from animals. Vegetarian options include beans, peas, nuts, nut butters, seeds, and soy products.

For a plant-based protein meal, try bean burgers, lentil burgers, or pita halves with falafel (spicy ground chick pea patties).

Vary your protein choices at a barbecue.

Try bean burgers, soy hot dogs, or grilled tofu. Use a low-salt marinade to add flavor.

Tuna and a few whole

wheat crackers make a great snack.

To see if you're getting the right amount of protein foods each day, go to My Reports to see how you measure up.

Separate raw meat, poultry, and seafood from other foods in your grocery cart and bags.

For lean protein food choices, select boneless skinless chicken breasts, turkey cutlets, lean beef or pork cuts, or seafood.

Broil lean beef cuts--sirloin, top round, or flank steak. Sliced into strips, it’s great on a salad, sandwich or by itself.

Much of the fat in chicken and turkey is in or under the skin. Remove skin and fat for a leaner, healthier meal.

Beans and peas, like lentils, pintos, and split peas, are protein foods that are naturally low in fat. They make great side or main dishes.

Serve ‘beans with greens’--add cooked cannellini beans to cooked, drained kale. Season with pepper, lemon juice and oil.

Looking for plantbased protein? Give veggie burgers a try. Burgers made from beans, soy, or vegetables are available.

Create some new sea-

food pasta dishes. Look on-line for easy recipes.

When storing raw seafood, meat, and poultry, place them below readyto-eat foods in the refrigerator.

Try grilling, broiling, poaching, or roasting protein foods. These cooking methods don't add extra fat.

Be sure to drain all fat off ground beef after cooking--for less fat and Calories.

Choose lean meat cuts for casserole dishes, like lean pork loin or sirloin for tamale pie. Check online for recipes.

Make beans and peas part of your meals often; try chili with kidney or pinto beans, lentil soup, or baked beans.

Learn to love beans! Try black bean enchiladas, white bean spread or edamame (green soybeans).

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Maxine's Musings

By MAXINE MORIN School has started! Drivers, watch out for our next generation, the students going to school. It gets kinda' hectic with parents taking kids to school, so watch carefully.

Dan and Mettie Schreiweis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 31, at the Newport Baptist Church.

Congratulations to the Schreiweis's. Sorry I did not know about this earlier.

Son Mike Morin of El Dorado Springs came by and visited a while. Glad to see him.

With school beginning for a new term, it is time for the Voice of Democracy audio-essay contest for students in the ninth through 12th grades. This is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars

(VFW) Post No. 3691 and its Ladies Auxiliary. Entry forms have been taken to the Lamar High School.

Local prizes, as well as district, state and national are available to winners. The theme this year is, “Why veterans are important to our nation's history and future”. Students, see your teacher or contact VFW Post Chairman Merdith Chapman at 682-5831 or Ladies Auxiliary Chairman Maxine Morin at 682-2130.

There is also a written essay contest, Patriot's Pen, sponsored by the VFW/Ladies Auxiliary No. 3691, for students in grades six through eight.

The theme being, “Why I appreciate America's veterans”. See your teachers or contact VFW or Ladies Auxiliary chairman at the phone numbers listed above. Please read rules on entry forms. Student entry deadline to the VFW is November 1.

Sheila Clements received first place on her watermelon jam at the fair. This is a new one for me. I would have thought that watermelon would be too mild and sweet to jell.

My mother used to make watermelon preserves from the rinds. Peeling the tough outer rind off was the hardest thing about them. I remember they were “yum-yum” good on hot biscuits.

Pray for our troops. Until next time...

Check out the freezer section for seafood.

Flash-frozen seafood retains the nutrients and taste of fresh seafood.

For variety in your protein foods at breakfast, try hard cooked eggs, soybased sausage, or peanut butter on toast.

Three ways to thaw seafood, meat or poultry safely: In the refrigerator; in cold water, changed every 30 minutes; or in the microwave.

Tostadas can be made in minutes by topping a toasted tortilla with cooked meat or chicken, beans, lettuce, and salsa.

A chicken salad with chicken breast chunks, Romaine lettuce, veggies, and a vinaigrette makes a great lunch or dinner.

Fresh pork is a good source of protein. The see CLUB, page 4A

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Day long food workshop to be presented in Nevada NEVADA-The Food Entrepreneurship workshop will be held Friday, Sept.

19, at the Nevada Community Center, 200 North Ash St. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. and the workshop is from10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no charge to attend; however, registration is required to ensure sufficient handouts and a

complimentary lunch.

This workshop explores issues and road blocks around local food production. They begin by exploring the scope of opportunities and challenges around three key aspects: place, product and promotion. Participants will learn about the benefits and challenges of

shared processing facilities (commercial kitchens, incubators and food hubs) as strategies for regional business development and job creation and participate in a discussion about what next steps need to be taken to allow the region to capitalize on opportunities presented by local food production, distribution and sales. Those attending will also hear from local growers and producers about their experiences.

To register send your name, organization/business name (if applicable), address, phone and email to Tracie Vangel, email: VangelT@missouri.edu, phone 573-882-8393 or fax 573-882-5127. Registration deadline is September 10.

Locally produced food has captured the attention of consumers, schools,

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grocers, restaurants, entrepreneurial businesses, including farmers, processors and distributors. Improving and expanding Missouri’s local food system represents an opportunity to foster entrepreneurship, grow small businesses and create local jobs.

Growing businesses rooted in agriculture is a proven approach to building the regional economy and local jobs.

Local food production benefits communities through: * Market opportunities that increase sales and farm profits, creating a more diversified income for the farmer. * Stronger relationships with consumers help farmers identify crops to raise to meet consumer demand and diversify their production and market opportunities. * Supporting local food systems supports local economies by keeping food dollars in the local community. * Local farms providing jobs for community residents. * Growing and purchasing food in a local food system increases food security. * Supporting new farmers and gardeners increases access to fresh food.

Liberal Prairie Day's Car, Truck and Tractor Show LIBERAL-A car, truck and tractor show is planned in conjunction with Liberal Prairie Days and is scheduled to be held Saturday, Sept. 20 at the South City Park at the south end of Main Street.

There is no registration fee for the show. Participants can show up and register. There will be a $50 drawing each hour for those entering and the final drawing will be $100 for the show's entries.

The first 30 people to register the day of the show will receive a $5 food coupon good at the

food vendors at the Prairie Day festival.

Those entering the show may enter their car, truck or tractor in the parade at 5 p.m. They will need to be at the North City Park before 5 p.m., to get in the lineup.

This is a fun show with no judging. For information call Dean McKibben at 417-214-2700.

Several from the Joplin area plan to be at Liberal for the show.

The sponsor of the show is Henegar Garage in Liberal.

JOPLIN-Plans have been finalized for the fifth annual Route 66 Collectors Show: Coins, Stamps and Sports Cards to be held in Joplin on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event 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 free admission one-

day event will feature a day of trading and networking with area dealers buying and selling coins, gold, silver, stamps, jewelry, currency, sports collectibles , postcards and related hobby items.

“This is the perfect venue for this event on scenic and historic Route 66,” said Dave Sorrick of In God We Trust LLC, the see SHOW, page 4A

Plans are finalized for Route 66 Collectors Show

Historical, continued from page 1A torical Society has made a special arrangement with Acclaim Press to receive late submissions until September 30, while the publisher is compiling and preparing the hundreds of histories and photos for design and publication.

“In view of the level of interest and enthusiasm in the county for this project, Acclaim Press has agreed to continue to

accept submissions while they prepare the materials submitted so far,” said book chairman Pauletta Orahood.

The publisher targets delivery of the book early in 2015. Orahood said that due to the large volume of submissions received, the publisher projects that the 8 ½ foot x 11 foot coffee table-style book will likely contain well over 300 pages, mak-

ing it a tremendous value.

The heirloom quality book will feature glossy pages and a luxurious leatherette cover with foil stamping.

In addition to accepting late submissions, the society has been given permission by the publisher to continue accepting orders for the book at the early order price of $54.95 until September 30. Gift certificates will be available for those who want to purchase books to give as holiday presents.

Those wanting information on how to submit their family histories or to reserve books should call 417-682-4141 afternoons or 417-682-5181 or 417-843-4701. Orahood stressed that there is no charge for submitting a family history up to 500 words and an accompanying photo. Purchase of a book is not required to be included, she said.

“If a family feels they need help in putting together their story, we’ll be glad to assist,” Orahood said. “There’s really no reason why every family that lives or has roots in Barton County shouldn’t be a part of this historic project.”

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METZGER’S MUTTERINGS

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Well, the Lamar Free Fair has come and gone for another year. Some are sad to see it go and some are extremely happy. It seems like this year's fair was particularly brutal when it came to the heat.

I've heard tell that the fair used to be in September and wonder why it ever changed. Although sometimes September can be as hot as August, it usually is a little cooler.

It was so unbearable this year that I'm afraid attendance was down due to the heat. I've heard that the shows at Thiebaud brought in great crowds.

Wonder if the fact it was air conditioned had anything to do with that?

We were able to get grandson Kobyn for the weekend, which of course

is always a treat. He has been coming to the Lamar Fair since he was born (he is now the ripe old age of eight, going on nine!) and it makes it fun for me to see it through his eyes. It seemed this year his favorite ride was the slide on the northeast corner. His intent was to see how much faster he could go each time he tried. He was going at a pretty good clip there at the end.

We picked him up Saturday morning and didn't get back in town until after the parade, so this was the first year I missed seeing it. It seems like ever since mom passed and we don't have the house on Gulf anymore, that the parade isn't of as much importance. It was too hot to head uptown after we got back to Lamar, so Ko and I settled

in for a movie marathon before he could ride at 6 p.m. When I see movies that I think he would like, I tape them with the Hopper and that way he has them when he comes down. One of the movies was “Hop”, which he had already seen, but I hadn't.

If anyone doesn't knows what “Hop” is about, it has to do with the Easter Bunny and takes place on Easter Island.

Kobyn is pretty innocent and takes things to heart and as we were watching the movie he asked me if the Easter Bunny really lived on Easter Island. I told him I didn't think that was the case, to which he replied, “Well then, where does he live?” Not missing a beat, I explained to him that he had a very logical deduction and that in fact, Easter Island must be where the Easter Bunny lived.

Oops... His mom Peyton might have been a little upset with me if I sent her son back being totally disillusioned!

Finally about 5:30 p.m.

we couldn't wait anymore, so uptown we headed. Going out the door it felt like we entered a blast oven and I was so thankful Gary and I had purchased an EnduraCool instant cooling towel for when we went to the Cardinal game a month before. We didn't need them for the game, but boy did we use them Saturday evening. We lasted until a little after 9 p.m., when getting up

early to play a football game finally caught up with Ko, so we headed to the house.

Of course during the time we were at the fair he managed to devour two cider bears, a funnel cake, lemonade, Tropical Sno frog in the blender and of course, the return home with a neon green light saber. Oh, and a hot fudge sundae cup. We had to stop at the Democrat to cool off

and use the facilities and needless to say with three ladies working at the paper, we go through our ice cream!

Although Kobyn only resided a short part of his life in Lamar, I want him to be able to call it his home away from home and be proud of his heritage. Here's to making memories that last a lifetime. Hope everyone had the opportunity to create some of their own....

Dear Editor: Republicans have already, this year, cut $5 billion from the food stamp program with a projected additional $6 billion already in the works, on their way to cutting a desired $40 billion. Calculated in 2013, 18 percent of the people in Barton County (2,177) were receiving food stamps. Dade County accounts for 1,198 recipients or 16 percent, Cedar County for 2,969 or 22 percent,

Jasper County for 21,242 or 18 percent and Vernon County for 3,699 or 18 percent. These total 31,285 people who were receiving food stamps in 2013 in the five county area.

Some of them are already being declared ineligible for the program and by the end of Republicans’ present plan more than half of them will be gone. Both Representative Vicky Hartzler and Senator Roy Blunt supported the cuts. Time

magazine did a study of the 350 congressional districts in the U.S. and found that of the percentage of people on food stamps, 76 of these districts had 20 percent or more. Cedar County is one of them. Forty-three of those districts are controlled by Republicans while 33 percent are controlled by Democrats.

Leon Faubion, Co-Editor The Muddy Creek Journal Albuquerque, NM

Letter to editor

PSC approves increase in KCP&L- Cancer, GMO fuel adjustment charge JEFFERSON CITY-The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request filed on July 7 by KCP&L-Greater Missouri Operations Company to increase the fuel adjustment charge on the monthly bills of its electric customers.

The fuel adjustment charge reflects fuel and purchased power costs during the six month period, December, 2013 through May, 2014. It also reflects the company’s annual fuel adjustment charge true-up for the period of March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014.

The change in the fuel adjustment charge took effect on September 1.

It will mean an increase

of approximately $2.44 a month for the typical residential customer in the former Missouri Public Service territory.

The fuel adjustment charge was authorized by the commission for KCP&L-GMO in a regular rate case in 2007. The fuel adjustment charge allows the utility to pass increases or decreases in its net fuel and purchased power costs to customers without having to file a general rate case.

The fuel adjustment charge allows the company to recover up to 95 percent of its costs to encourage conservation and prudence in fuel use by the company. Any charges coming from the fuel adjustment clause must

Show, continued from page 3A host of the hobby event.

“We will host a rather select, but significant group of coin, stamp, sports card and bullion dealers. Many of those in attendance are members of the coin clubs in the surrounding area, including the Joplin Tri-State Coin Club, the Sedalia Coin Club, the Pittsburg, Kansas Coin Club and

the Parsons, Kansas Coin Club. We hope to see many of our friends from the area, as well as members of the general public, who have an interest in collecting and trading precious metals, coins, stamps, sports cards and currency.”

The public is encouraged to attend. Doors open at 9 a.m. Saturday,

Club, continued from page 2A leanest choices include pork loin, tenderloin, center loin, and ham.

Beans can be the basis for many dishes. Slow cook them with other vegetables and seasonings for low-cost, nutrientpacked meals.

Nuts are a good source of protein but high in Calories. Keep portions small—1 ounce of almonds (25 nuts) has about 170 Calories.

Choose seafood rich in omega-3 fatty acids often, like salmon, Atlantic or Pacific mackerel, Pacific oysters, trout, sardines, and herring.

Choose unsalted nuts as a snack, on salads, or in

main dishes. Use nuts to replace, not add to, other protein foods.

Keep perishable protein foods out of the "danger zone"--temperatures between 40o and 140o F. Two hours is the limit.

Check the Nutrition Facts label found on many packaged meats to compare Calories, sodium, and saturated fat.

Bake or roast chicken instead of frying, and remove skin before eating, to lower saturated fat and Calories.

Make hot sandwiches for supper, with roasted lean pork or beef topped with sautéed onion and peppers. Top with re-

appear in a separate category on customers’ bills.

Fuel adjustment charges are intended to help companies deal with volatility in fuel pricing. The fuel adjustment charge requires regular adjustments to reflect changes in prices the utility has incurred for fuel and wholesale power purchased to serve customers.

KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company serves 313,300 electric customers in western Missouri including Lamar Heights, Iantha, Burgess, and parts of western Barton County.

Liberal purchases electricity wholesale from the utility for its municipal system.

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.

duced fat cheese and melt.

Three-bean salads add protein and are great as side dishes, main dishes, or snacks with tortilla chips.

Add toasted peanuts or cashews--instead of meat--as the protein food in a vegetable stir-fry.

Add tuna or shrimp to your salad for a seafood twist!

Eat a variety of protein foods. Include beans, peas, nuts, lean meats, poultry, soy products & eggs. Choose seafood twice a week.

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ings in partnership with the Midwest Cancer Alliance (MCA), the outreach arm of The University of Kansas Cancer Center and KU Medical Center medical staff. According to Brooke Groneman, the outreach director for MCA, more than 3,000 Kansas residents have attended the screenings. The event in Pittsburg will include skin and prostate cancer screenings, as well as bone density tests and breast cancer information.

Jeremy Marshall, Master of Masonic Lodge No. 187 says, “This is the second time our lodge has hosted a screening.

We had a great turnout a few years ago, but we’re hoping to reach even more people this time around.” Marshall adds, “The doctors tell us that about 25 percent of the people who attend the screenings are advised to see their local physicians because of health issues that are spotted during the exam.”

Every year more than two million Americans are diagnosed with some form of skin cancer and one in five Americans will develop skin cancer over the course of their life, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Close to 9,000 Americans die of skin cancer every year and the Centers for Disease Control reports that

Kansas has higher than average rates of skin cancer in the U.S. “Melanomas can quickly spread and lead to serious health problems and even death, so the sooner they are diagnosed and treated, the better chance a patient has of recovery,” explains dermatologist Kim Tefft, M.D. “The Kansas Masons have been supporting cancer education and research for more than 40 years,” says Robert Shively, director of KMF. “Cancer screenings in towns like Pittsburg are one of the many ways Masons are making a difference across the state.”

In addition to funding the screenings, the KMF created The Kansas Masonic Cancer Institute and developed health initiatives like the Bob Dole Prostate Cancer Research Fund and the Oncology Nurse Navigator and Psychosocial Oncology Endowments at University of Kansas Medical Center.

“Our Lodge is proud to provide a service like this.” says Marshall.

“These screenings for friends and neighbors in and around southeast Kansas are not only free, they also save lives.”

To participate in the screening event on September 13 stop by Via Christi Cancer Center between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. For more information on the event in Pittsburg call 620-231-1180.

For information on the Kansas Masonic Foundation’s other free cancer

screening events in 2014 contact the Midwest Cancer Alliance at 913588-4719 or the Kansas Masonic Foundation at 785-357-7646.

Fair, continued from page 1A took from the fair, to possibly be published in the 2014 edition of the book.

This is a full color memory book that can be kept year round as a souvenir of the fair.

Melissa Little will be contacting area advertisers in an effort to provide funding for the book and all help in that aspect would be appreciated. Anyone interested in running in the book should call her at 417-682-5529, ext. 62.

Pictures may be brought by the office at 100 E. 11th St., Lamar, or by e-mail at info@lamardemocrat.com.

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SCHOOL LHS Class of 1989 meets for 25th reunion

The Lamar High School Class of 1989 held its 25th class reunion on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 23, beginning at 6 p.m. at Party Oasis. Thirty-four of the nearly 90 class members attended. Pictured from top left are Joe Allen, Elizabeth (Hardman) Mooney, Shane Ladd, Jimmy Russell, Joani (Divine) Howard, Dale Winningham, Courtney (Gilkey) Gardner, Paul Allen, Amy (Lamb) Merck, Ashley (Payne) Cole, Andrea (Obert) Martin, Kerri (Maupin) Opel, Lance Belline, Jeff Tucker, Rodney Ayers, Jenny (Hillman) Tucker, David Compton, Tim Sumner, Ed Browning, Travis Willhite, Lister Potter, Carl McMasters and Michelle Riley-Chamberlin. Pictured on the front row from left are Jim Hasson, Karen (Stauffer) Payne, Erica (Swearingen) Burton, Mike Hull, Amy (Boen) Frieling, Jenny (Ferris) Moore, Angie (Stilabower) Bailey, Steven Bailey, Cassie (Talbot) Crowl, Jeff Pattison and Scott Wyckoff.

Area Girl Scout troop visits Are you a safe walker Missouri State Capitol or bike rider?

By RONALD E. HAGER Chief of Police Lamar Police Department

I have, for the past several months of this year, began to enjoy the pleasures of walking about the community on a regular basis. As I walk I am approached by others, some who are walking,

some biking and some who are driving cars, who all have a single concern in mind about the safety of pedestrians and bike riders. This concern is that when the daylight begins to fade, walkers and bikers are extremely hard for others to see.

I would like to give you some safety tips to allow everyone to safely share

the roadways. Number one: Do you know the right side of the roadways to walk or bike on? Yes, they are different. You walk facing the traffic; this gives you ample opportunity to get out of the way if danger approaches. If you are biking, you travel with the traffic. A see SAFE, page 6A

Packing a nutritious and safe lunchbox The Lamar Girl Scout troop recently spent an exciting two days at the Missouri State Capitol.

During the trip the scouts visited many of the area's attractions, including the capitol building,

the Missouri Supreme Court, the Missouri State Penitentiary, Runge Nature Center, MSP Museum and the State Highway Patrol Headquarters and Museum.

Highlights of the trip included a visit to the top of the capitol building, as well as meeting Supreme Court Justice Patricia Breckenridge, where they got to try on her robe. They also got to pet their first snake at the Runge Nature Center.

The girls worked very hard to earn the money to cover the expense of the hotel rooms and transportation in order to make this as an exciting trip as possible.

All help from the community has been greatly appreciated.

By JESSICA HOUDYSHELL Barton County Memorial Hospital Registered Dietitian

On hectic mornings, or even better the night before, take the time to pack a nutritious and safe lunch for you and your children with these tips.

Start off each day fresh by washing lunch boxes and lunch bags with warm, soapy water after each use. Be sure to wash your hands before, during and after preparing lunches and make sure counters and surfaces are clean to prevent crosscontamination.

Before they eat, remind your children to wash their hands or pack a moist towelette or hand sanitizer in their lunch container.

Perishable foods should not be left out of refrigeration for more than two hours, but many students don’t have access to a refrigerator at school. Help keep your child’s lunch safe by packing it in an insulated lunch bag or lunch box and including an ice pack or frozen beverage container.

If refrigeration is unavailable at work or school, consider substituting perishables with shelf-stable foods such as trail mix, individual boxes of cereal, granola bars, bagels, carrot and celery sticks, whole fruit, dried fruit, single-serve applesauce and whole-grain crackers with peanut butter.

If you prepare lunches the night before make sure perishable food items such as yogurt and

meat or cheese sandwiches are properly stored in a refrigerator set below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

When building lunches, choose whole-grain breads, low-fat or fat-free dairy options and lean meats and proteins. Also, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables at each meal. Just remember to wash vegetables and ready-to-eat fruits like apples and grapes, as well as peel-and-eat fruits like bananas and oranges to eliminate harmful bacteria that can spread during peeling or cutting.

For more healthy eating tips for the whole family visit www.KidsEatRight. org. and for food safety tips from the grill to the kitchen visit www.HomeFoodSafety.org.

Don’t hesitate to email me at Jessica.houdyshell@ bcmh.net or call 417-6815100, ext. 5263 for help with your meal planning.

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Lamar Tigers moving Mountain-eers

Photo for Lamar Democrat by Terry Redman Lamar's No. 15 Tripp Tucker cuts off of the block of No. 43 Anthony Wilkerson to gain good yardage against Mt. Vernon on Friday, Aug. 22. The Tigers, three time defending state champions, defeated the Mountaineers 63-0.

Lamar tennis team loses to Aurora The Lamar tennis team lost to Aurora 1-8 on Tuesday, Aug. 26. In singles, No. 1 Brooklyn Davey lost 8-9, 5-7; No. 2 Grace Compton won 8-5; No. 3 Grace Dunlap lost 3-8; No. 4 Elly Swartz lost 1-8, No. 5 Kelli Sheat lost 6-8 and No. 6 Morgan

Brisbin lost 5-8.

In doubles, Davey and Dunlap lost 3-8, Compton and Sheat lost 2-8 and Swartz and Brisbin lost 6-8.

In JV doubles, Bethany Culpepper and Kayla Mayfield lost 1-6 and won 6-3. Ellie Lodestein and

Ani Crockett lost 1-6 and won 6-4.

“I was very pleased with the way we played,” said Coach David Ferlo, “We are still a very young team and to have as many close matches against juniors and seniors was very encouraging”.

Clarification

In the city council story in the August 27 edition of the Democrat, it was reported that Michelle McCarter was appointed to the park board, which was correct. However, she replaces Sally Hart, who is retiring from the board after 10 years of dedicated service. Jennifer Ogden remains a board member, although she will soon be forced to resign her position since she and her husband are building a home outside the city limits.

Photo for Lamar Democrat by Terry Redman The Lamar varsity football cheerleaders entertained the crowd with a performance at halftime of the Mt. Vernon game. This year’s cheerleaders are Madie Baldwin, Danica Bass, Callie Burgess, Tori Conkle, Alyssa Fanning, Taylor Fanning, Hattie Gilkey, Kinley Roth, Jerica Stahl, Jacey Stahl and Jessica White. Cheerleader coaches are Diane Riegel and Kim O’Sullivan.

Safe, continued from page 5A bicycle is considered a vehicle and the operator has to obey all of the regulations that apply to cars or motorcycles. Walk to the far left and bike to the far right and it will put you in your proper lane. I can’t tell you how many times this simple rule is not followed and it creates a dangerous situation for everyone.

Number two: Wear bright clothing. If you are walking or biking and know that it is going to get dark while

you are out, take the time to dress in bright clothing, a white shirt is preferable but any light color will do. Number three: It makes a lot of sense to carry a flashlight or have a light on your bike, by the way, it’s the law, so that you can see and others can see you too! Number four: If you have to cross over the roadway do so at intersections, this is where most vehicle drivers expect you to be. To cut across in the middle of the block sometimes takes a driver by surprise.

A word of warning to the vehicle operators, drive defensively and keep an extra eye out, especially just at dusk. Don’t be talking or even worse, texting on you cell phone.

There has been many a near miss when a driver realizes, almost too late, that they are not alone on the roadway.

Remember, driving takes a lot of attention and skill, complacency is your enemy when driving. Hang up and pay attention and be safe out there.

of farm land out of production. With some justification, farmers would likely file suit to block some or all of them. The coalition now is concentrating on drawing water from Stockton and Bull Shoals lakes and piping it to participating cities.

The cities in the southern part of the Tri-State region would rely on Bull Shoals water, and the northern part would draw from Stockton.

Then, the question must be raised where to locate treatment plants. Each community to have its own, or one big treatment plant at each lake? Something to think about.

Should Lamar go its own way, ignore the coalition, and drill a well?

Once again, something to think about.

If that should be the choice, how would it be paid for? A bond issue?

People are obviously anti-taxes right now, but

it might be worth a try.

Pay for it out of the city’s reserves? They might be needed in the event of an emergency, such as the ice storm of December, 2007. Calton says a lease/ purchase agreement with a bank might be workable, or maybe a loan from the Missouri Public Utility Alliance.

When Kent Harris retired from the city council in April, 2013, he distributed a list of 10 recommendations to

each member of the new council. One was “Set Aside Budgeting” to ease the city into adopting a new water source. Really, something to think about!

Calton has said the study he made, 10-plus years ago, was just that, a study. Anything further must come from the city council, which represents the sentiment of its constituents. Once again, something to think about.

Think, continued from page 1A results in many families purchasing voluminous amounts of bottled water in the summertime, and for some year round.

This raises the question, can anything be done to improve Lamar’s water quality? Something to think about.

City Administrator Lynn Calton says the city has done just about all it can do to improve the current system. The city lake has been treated as much as is allowed with chemicals to retard the growth of algae, the culprit. Aerators operate 24 hours a day near the water plant intake on the lake’s dam to flush away the unpleasant taste and odor. The entire system of water mains is periodically flushed to rid it of stale water, and covers have been built over settling basins at the water plant to shade the water from sunlight. Sunlight is the number one stimulant for algae growth.

Several years ago, an ambitious plan to introduce paddle fish to the lake seemed to offer a solution because these prehistoric creatures feed on algae. However, the Missouri Conservation Department intervened because of the fear of some of the paddle fish escaping during times of overflow at the dam and might find their way downstream to Oklahoma where a different and incongruous species of paddle fish is found.

Is drilling a well a viable solution to the problem? Something to think about.

Calton conducted a study of drilling a well a little over 10 years ago. It included drilling the well at least three miles east of Lamar, a location that has shown to be beyond the underground sulphur belt, which must be avoided. The rural water

district’s well approximately the same distance east of town is outside the sulphur zone and produces good water. After drilling the well, the water would then have to be piped back to the city’s water plant. Easements would have to be secured to lay the pipe.

Once in the plant, the water would only need to be chlorinated before introducing it into the city’s network of mains. Calton estimated the cost, 10-plus years ago, would have been at least a million dollars.

Would one well serve the city’s needs? Absolutely, says Calton, then adds that a backup source of water would be a wise thing to have in the event of an interruption of service from the well.

Would falling back to the present use of surface water from the lake be a satisfactory backup? Additional treatment at the

water plant would have to be resumed. Then, what would be the public reaction to such a switch?

Something to think about.

Missouri is not a water rights state, so state approval is not needed to drill a well. However, the level of current water usage has drawn so heavily from the aquifer that underlies this region that the water table has been lowered considerably. If 4,500 more people start drawing from it, how much farther will the water table drop? Something to think about.

Directly related to all this is the Tri-State Water Commission, of which Lamar is a member. It concludes that demand will exceed the supply of water in southwest Missouri by 2035. It has looked at building small reservoirs across the area, but this would require taking a sizable amount

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Barton County man pens second western novel

A local author, Troy Peterson of rural Barton County, has recently published his second western novel, titled “The Last Comanche Moon”.

The setting of the story begins at Ft. Scott, Kan. and transitions to what is now the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles.

“The Last Comanche Moon” is a suspense filled account of a pioneer family living on the plains in the year 1874 - a year that was plagued by heartache and bloodshed between settlers and Comanches.

When young Emma McCord is taken captive by the Comanche during a moonlight raid, the family’s peaceful existence is shattered. What transpires after will test the very bounds of their faith and pioneer spirit.

Peterson says his books have appeal to Louis L’ Amour and Zane Grey fans, as well as anyone looking for a wholesome inspirational read that the whole family can enjoy.

Though this book has only been out a short time, Peterson says it is already getting some good reviews.

If you would like to purchase “The Last Comanche Moon”, you can do so by contacting Tate Publishing at www.tatepublishing.com/ bookstore or call 1-888-361-9473.

Metropolitan National Bank announces Golden City relocation Convenient drive-thru service to be included

GOLDEN CITY-In alignment with Metropolitan National Bank’s commitment to building strong relationships and providing quality services within the communities it serves, the Golden City branch is excited to announce plans for the construction of a new facility at 403 Main Street.

The new location will be situated just east of the current Golden City branch. Comprised of two adjacent lots previously owned by the City of Golden City and Lowell Pugh, the real estate provides ample space for the facility’s new layout.

In an effort to further enhance the Golden City customer experience, the new facility will include convenient drive-thru service.

“In our dedication toward striving for excellence, we are

always seeking ways to better serve our customers, associates and communities. Moving from our current location to the new facility will allow us to do just that,” said Metropolitan AVP Banking Center Manager Donna Long. “We are thrilled that this opportunity will augment the service experience for our valued customers in Golden City.”

Golden City Metropolitan customers will continue to be served with pride and passion at the current location while the new facility is being developed.

Details regarding the grand opening for the new facility will be announced by the end of the year.

Metropolitan looks forward to this exciting new development for customers within the Golden City community.

Diseases appearing in soybeans says MU Extension agronomy specialist LAMAR-Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Barton County, scouted fields north of Arcola on August 20, for the MU Extension crop scouting program. Scheidt offers this advice from the field.

Corn in the area is at from 75 to 100 percent black layer. Scheidt did observe corn earworms feeding on mature kernels. “The corn earworms were moving slow and should move to other fields or end their lifecycle soon.

There was not enough damage and it is too late to spray an insecticide,” said Scheidt.

Scheidt recommends a fungicide in the bin to prevent disease if a lot of kernels are damaged by corn earworm.

Soybeans are in the beginning bloom to beginning seed stages.

Scheidt observed grasshopper feeding was seen on leaves; threshold levels for foliage feeding insects are 20 percent defoliation during or after bloom.

Hero, Warrior or Mustang Max are the recommended controls.

“No corn earworms were seen but should be scouted for in soybeans. They pose the biggest threat to second crop soybeans,” said Scheidt. Threshold levels are one per foot of row or when five percent of pods are damaged.

Septoria brown spot was seen south of Lamar. “It is too late

to spray a fungicide in order to prevent or control most diseases if soybeans are past the flowering stage. Fungicide applications made after the flowering stage or once the disease is present, usually only suppress the disease,” said Scheidt. According to Laura Sweets, plant pathologist with the University of Missouri Extension, fungicides do not need to be applied unless favorable weather conditions for disease are present.

Sudden death syndrome, or SDS, was seen in irrigated fields in Lamar. “SDS is caused by susceptible varieties and wet conditions,” said Scheidt. According to Jason Bond, plant pathologist with the University of Illinois, turning off irrigation is not a good option if soybeans are developing seeds, because the consequences of dry growing conditions without irrigation outweigh the effects of SDS. “There is no rescue treatments for SDS, selecting resistant varieties is the best control option,” said Sweets.

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) 682-3579.

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Water based therapy at BCMH is beneficial Aquatic therapy can be a great alternative to traditional land based physical therapy, or an excellent way to begin a rehabilitation program. Water based therapy is beneficial for patients of all ages. Though aquatic therapy is not recommended for certain medical conditions, it is very beneficial for most patients.

By utilizing the physical properties of water, aquatic therapy has benefits which traditional therapy cannot offer. It provides gentle resistance, supports the body, reduces joint stress, eases movement, increases mobility and decreases pain. Other benefits of aquatic therapy include: Decreasing stiffness and muscle spasms, improving balance, co-

ordination and motor control, improving cardiovascular and respiratory endurance, increasing circulation, decreasing swelling, increasing flexibility and motion, increasing strength and increasing core/ lumbar stability.

Barton County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) has offered aquatic therapy for the last nine years. The physical therapy department uses the heated indoor pool at the Lamar Aquatic Park for therapy sessions. The therapy sessions are always performed on a one-on-one basis, with an experienced physical therapist or physical therapy assistant.

Christi Norton MSPT, ATRIC is the primary aquatic physical therapist at BCMH. She has been certified by the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute for the last three years. Norton recently attended the 2014 International Aquatic Therapy Symposium in Sanibel, Fla. to retain her Aquatic Therapy Rehab Institute Certification (ATRIC). Norton participated in a variety of hands on, in pool courses to increase her knowledge about aquatic therapy techniques, safety and interventions.

Norton said, “The ATRI Sym-

On Monday, Aug. 4, the Barton County Sheriff 's Department dispatcher received a complaint of a careless driver around the area of 1st Lane, in the Walmart area. A deputy was able to locate the vehicle as it was traveling eastbound on 12th Street in Lamar. A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Hwy. KK and 14th Street in Lamar. During the stop the driver of the vehicle, Brenton S. Legrand, 41, Lamar, was arrested at the conclusion of the investigation on a criminal charge of Driving while Intoxicated.

A complaint was received by the sheriff 's office on Thursday, Aug. 14, of a child at Barton County Memorial Hospital that had suspicious injuries. When deputies from the sheriff ’s office arrived and observed the injuries, an investigation was started. During the investigation Daniel T. Williams, 37, Lamar, was brought to the sheriff ’s office

and interviewed on the events that had occurred. At the conclusion of the investigation Williams was arrested on the charge of Abuse of a Child. Williams is being held at the Barton County Jail with a bond amount of $10,000 dollar cash or surety.

On Friday, Aug. 15, the dispatcher took a call of a domestic assault that had taken place on SE 13th Road. Deputies responded to the area, along with the Lamar Police Department.

During the investigation it was learned that a physical altercation took place inside a vehicle between two subjects while traveling down the roadway.

The two subjects were separated and taken to the jail to continue the investigation. The two subjects identified in the disturbance were Robert B. Davenport, 34, Lamar and Brittni D. Voris, 22, Lamar. At the jail, a summons was issued to the two subjects for Domestic Assault and both subjects were released.

The sheriff 's department received a complaint on Friday,

Aug. 15, of individuals trespassing on a property located at 449 SE 80th Ln. The caller advised that a repossession company had come to the property to obtain a vehicle that the owner was in default with. The reporting person advised that while in the process of trying to obtain the vehicle, an assault had occurred. When deputies arrived on the scene the parties were all split apart in two different locations; however, the property owner had used his vehicle to block the repossession company from leaving. Interviews were conducted with all parties involved and at the conclusion of the investigation two summons were issued to Ginny Lavalee, 36, El Dorado Springs, for the charge of Assault and Trespass.

A call of a home being on fire in the 700 block of Mill in Golden City was received by the sheriff 's office around 1 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 18. The Golden

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

of “eyes” to examine the streets before the list is forwarded to Calton and ultimately the council.

A driving tour by the committee of the streets selected by Schipul showed just how accurate his list is. Only one minor change was made among the seven locations on the list.

Streets to be resurfaced with one and one-half inches of asphalt on a Petromat base are, 18th Street, Broadway to Gulf; 18th Street, Jackson to Heagon; Lexington Street, 18th to 19th; all of Strawberry Lane, roughly

one and one-half blocks; 6th Street, Truman Street to the MNA Railroad tracks; and numerous locations within and bordering the Lamar City Park.

Plans are to advertise for competitive bids shortly so that a contract can be awarded at the council meeting of September 22.

Only $127,000 has been budgeted for the 2014 resurfacing program as the Public Expenditures (Budget) Committee reduced the amount to approximately half of the amount normally spent.

LAMAR-Eleven parcels of property were offered for sale at the annual delinquent tax sale, August 25, at the Barton County Courthouse. Three were in Mindenmines, one in Golden City, one in the Asbury district, and six in

Lamar. Six of the parcels were sold, all three in Mindenmines, the one in Golden City, and two in Lamar.

Four of the parcels were sold in the auction, while two others, that had been delinquent for six years, were sold through negotiations with the county commission.

Property included in the sale

must have been delinquent for three or more years.

In the August 25 auction, three parcels were delinquent for three years, five for four years, one for five years, and two for six years.

Nine potential bidders registered with the collector/treasurer, but not all participated in the bidding.

LAMAR-When the Barton County Commission opened bids, August 25, for construction of a replacement bridge on Southwest 90th Road, commissioners were both surprised and disappointed.

All three bids were substantially higher than the estimated costs of the Missouri Department of Transporta-

tion (MoDOT) and the consulting engineers. The lowest bidder was Burk Bridge Company of Brookline at $327,430, which exceeded the MoDOT estimate by nearly $76,500, and the engineer’s estimate by approximately $47,500.

Presiding Commissioner Mike Davis told the construction company representatives

present at the opening that the commission would have a decision when it next meets on September 2. That decision could vary from awarding a contract to rejecting all three bids. It will be published in the September 10 edition of the Democrat.

The proposed 90-foot bridge, with guard rails, is to span Duval Creek.

see THERAPY, page 2B

Sheriff's department stays busy

see SHERIFF, page 6B

Utilities committee recommends streets for resurfacing LAMAR-The Lamar City Council’s Utilities Committee has exercised a new policy in recommending streets for annual asphalt overlay. Previously, Public Works Director Norman Schipul selected the streets and forwarded his list to City Administrator Lynn Calton, who in turn submitted it to the full council for approval.

This year, the utilities committee became the second set

Six parcels sold at annual tax sale

By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

Bids for bridge on Southwest 90th Road far exceed estimated cost

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INSPIRATION

Resting in His love

By JACK SLADE (TLB).

Cornerstone Southern Did you know that God Baptist Church loves you like no one else can? His love is so great ......"and may you be able it is beyond understandto feel and understand as ing. What's more, it's all God's children should, unconditional. It is not how long. how wide, how based on your appeardeep and how high His ance, your intelligence, love is …" Ephesians 3:18 the color of your skin,

Pastor's Note

By MARK TURNBOUGH just right, even if a Lamar United little tardy slow on the Methodist Church switch.

How about you? Have Brad and Angelina mar- you been thinking perried. Big deal. haps you ought to beBut when you think gin worshiping God about it, it’s kind of nice. again? Is it about time?

A Springfield Missouri Find a church of your boy (Pitt) ought not just choice, (probably the live with a woman with same brand in which whom he shares a half you were raised) and dozen kids. It’s about time go with an open mind. they were married! There There are some things are some things that are that are just right.

what neighborhood you live in or whether you're rich or poor. It's not even based on how you live your life - what you do or don't do, good or bad.

God's love for you is constant. It is unfailing, unwavering and immovable, completely perfect, pure, strong and everlasting.

There is nothing more assuring than God's love.

It is something we can always count on and it is sufficient for our every need, even in the midst of tragedy. For instance, because God loves us, He will be always with us, He will show His goodness in countless different ways, He will pour out His mercy on us again and again, He will protect us and provide all that we need to see us through every trial and throughout life's journey until we are safely

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ushered into heaven to be with Him for all eternity.

As you look at your circumstances in light of God's love you, like the apostle Paul, will be able to say with confidence, "For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God." You have His full attention because He loves you. So don't allow stress and anxiety to rule in your heart. Choose today to rest completely in His love.

Taking back your life....

1) Why is God's love so important when facing tragedy, trials, loss or an unclear future?

2) Romans 5:8 tells us

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that, "God demonstrates His own love towards us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." What does this scripture say to you about the extent of God's love?

3) Pray and thank God for His unconditional love toward you. Let Him know how confident you are in His love for you and in His ability to help you through this difficult time. You might say something like this: Lord you love me so much.

Your love for me has not changed. Your plans for my life have not changed.

Everything is right on track according to Your will, I will continue to praise You, trust You and rest in Your Love.

The word of God says to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. Accept Him and thou shalt be saved. Who-

soever comes to me, I will not cast out. Confess your sins, and believe in me.

Additional scripture helps: Jeremiah 31:3, John 3:16,1 John 4:10, 1 John 1:9.

Therapy, continued from page 1B posium allows me to stay current with the latest research, techniques and trends in aquatic therapy.

Through the coursework the symposium offers, I not only gain education on new techniques, but it also gives me hands on practice.

This allows me to bring back techniques that I can use safely and effectively from the moment I return home to provide optimal results for my patients.”

Dade County Emergency Services board approves CAD upgrades GREENFIELD-Dade County Emergency Services held its monthly board of directors meeting on July 31. Board members present were Linda Crane, Randy Lasater, Ray Getman, Nancy Schilling and Chris Allen.

Also present was Director Lori Sneed.

The May and June minutes and June financial statement were unanimously approved as read.

A discussion was held concerning the domestic utility tax that has not

been collected since the inception of the emergency services sales tax. The board discussed contacting the new county commission to set up a meeting to discuss the issue.

The recent audit was also discussed. The audit has been released by the CPA, with no significant findings. The one recommendation that the auditors had was to have financial duties delegated to more than one employee. However, the audit does acknowledge that

in an agency so small, this would be a difficult recommendation to implement.

A motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Lasater, to approve up to $90,000 for the purchase of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) upgrades.

The current CAD system has not been upgraded since 2007 and is becoming obsolete. The motion passed unanimously.

The meeting then adjourned to meet again on August 21.

the needed steel available.

They said it would be two to three weeks before processing, with an even

later date for shipping. The meeting adjourned The commission canceled at 4 p.m., to meet again their order with the com- on August 11. pany.

Order canceled by Dade County Commission due to unavailability of steel GREENFIELD-Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel called the meeting of the Dade County Commission to order at 9 a.m. on August 4. Also present were Western Commissioner David Rusch and County Clerk Melinda Wright.

A permit for a driveway on the north side of Hwy. 160, 1.03 miles west of EE, was received from the highway department.

The income/expense report for July was received by the Dade County University Extension and

the July 28 minutes were unanimously approved as read.

AJ Stock with Tri State Trucks met with the commission in order to introduce himself. He sells Mack trucks, as well as dump trucks, etc. Stock left information for the commission to distribute to the various townships as needed. Bids were opened to replace the bridge on FR 41 and it was unanimously voted to use Dan Long with Johnson Construction, with a bid of $45,000.

Bids were then opened for the rebar. Falcon Steel submitted a bid of $4,080; Viebrock, $4,260.33 and Deville Steel, $3,879.20.

It was unanimously voted to accept the bid from Deville Steel.

The commission voted on and approved the motion to appoint Brian A. Atnip as the county surveyor.

The commission traveled to check on the bridge on 223.

Deville Steel called the commission to inform them they did not have

Dade County Commission travels to check on various road conditions GREENFIELD-Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel called the Dade County Commission meeting to order at 9 a.m. on August 11. Also in attendance besides Daniel were Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell, Western Commissioner David Rusch and County Clerk Melinda Wright.

The possibility of renting out the old prosecutor's building was discussed by the commission and a resignation letter was received from the janitor. The bid for rebar was accepted from Viebrock, due to the fact that the other companies did not have the product and Viebrock did and

could deliver. The August 4 minutes were unanimously approved as corrected.

Daniel stated that he had met with a man on Wednesday, Aug. 6, regarding a road complaint. Daniel and Maxwell then met with the same gentleman on Friday, Aug. 8, regarding another complaint on S. Dade 195. The concern was addressed with the township.

Diane May with SMCOG met with the commission regarding the hazard mitigation plan. A call was received from Dennis Delk regarding a culvert. The commission traveled to

check on the chip and seal repair on E. Dade 42, as well as a culvert on S. Dade 173. The commission then checked on a road complaint on E. Dade 42, regarding a hole in the road. While out, they checked on the culvert progress on W. Dade 72 and on the bridge removal on S. Dade 41.

A motion was unanimously passed to adopt resolution No. 2014-2, which is the intent to participate in the natural hazard mitigation plan and to work toward becoming a safer community.

The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m., to meet again on August 18.

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RECORDS DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS

MARIE BANWART

HELEN VIOLA BARKER

LAMAR-Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Konantz Warden Funeral Home Chapel for Marie E. Banwart, 92, Lamar, who died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014, at Barton County Memorial Hospital. Burial was in Iantha Cemetery.

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

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

Survivors include her husband, Floyd Banwart; a son, Wally Simons; three daughters, Ann Landrum, Judy Miller and Patti Todd; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren and a host of friends.

Mrs. Banwart was born Nov. 24, 1921, at the village of Oakton, to Fred and Emma Lanz. She was a lifelong resident of Barton County. She was an active member of Iantha United Methodist Church and a member of the United Methodist Women.

She was a 1940 Liberal High School graduate and earned her Bachelor’s degree in education from Joplin College. She was a beloved teacher in various schools where she taught for 41 years. She retired in 1985.

She married Keith Simons in 1945 and he died in 1982. She married Floyd Banwart in 1985.

LINCOLN, Neb.-Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the College View SeventhDay Adventist Church for Helen Viola Barker, 95, Lincoln, who died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Barton City Cemetery, near Liberal, Mo. Arrangements were under the direction of Roper and Sons Funeral Home, Lincoln. Local arrangements were under the direction of Konantz Warden Funeral Home, Lamar, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to Union College, 3800 South 48th, Lincoln, Nebraska 68510.

Online condolences may be sent at www.Roperandsons.com or www. konantzwarden.com.

Survivors include her children, Keith, Carol Huenergardt and husband Darrel and Ted; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle and a son, Kip. Mrs. Barker was born Sept. 7, 1918, in Winner, S.D., to Melchior and Anna (Hansen) Christensen. She grew up in Iowa and Minnesota, one of 11 children. She felt privileged to be able to attend Oak Park Academy in Iowa. Her dad paid the first $25 and she worked her way through, paying the rest of her expenses.

She felt that the opportunity changed the course of her life in a positive way. She attended Union College in Lincoln where she met Merle Barker and they were married April 13, 1940. They moved to Jaroso, Colo. and began farming near Merle's family. In 1944 they moved to Iowa to farm near Helen's family and then in 1953 they purchased their first farm in Mindenmines, Mo. By this time they had four children, Keith, Kip, Carol and Ted. Farming in Mindenmines became their life for the next 24 years.

Mrs. Barker's life revolved around family, cooking and baking bread, danishes and doughnuts. Enjoying her grandchildren and being a major part of their life was very important to her and Merle. She had a passion for children and led the local Pathfinder Club, camping for 25 years and

attending many a camporee. They retired from farming and moved to Kansas City, Mo. in 1977 through 1995, when Merle's health failed.

Mrs. Barker's greatest talent was serving others with hospitality. In Kansas City their house was known as the Barker Hotel, a center for entertainment for so many friends and family, especially the grandkids. After Merle's death in 1998, she moved to Gehrig, Neb., to be near her daughter, Carol Huenergardt and family. She enjoyed her home there and again was involved in entertaining friends and involved in her church until 2012 when her health began to fail and she moved to Lincoln, near family again.

She will be remembered most for her love of Jesus and her church, her baked breads, doughnuts and her hospitality. She loved to play Mexican Train with her special friends, Grace and Lou Ann, Phyllis and Evelyn several nights a week.

CLARA C. HOBSON JASPER-Services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Jasper United Methodist Church for Clara C. Hobson, 92, Jasper, who died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014. Burial was in the Greenlawn Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Weng Funeral Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Jasper United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be made at www. wengfuneralchapel.com.

Survivors include a son, Gary Hobson; four daughters, Adele Hobson, Rita Miller, Sondra Smith and Vickie Marcum; a brother, Harold Blanchard; two sisters, Pauline Rogers and Loretta Owen; 17 grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Karel Owens; a brother, Irvin Blanchard; two sisters, Lillie Flesh and Leta Moore; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild and a daughter-inlaw, Debra Hobson.

Mrs. Hobson was born April 28, 1922, in Dade County, to Ezra Marion and Isabelle Katherine (Spoon) Blanchard.

She was a homemaker

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and worked as a school bus driver for the Jasper School District. She was an avid quilter. She was a member of the Jasper United Methodist Church, Dorcas Circle and the 4 Squares Extension Club. She was a founding leader of the Clover 4-H Club.

She married Lloyd Hobson on Jan. 28, 1940, He died March 24, 1976.

JOSEPH L. “JOE” JOHNSON RURAL CLEVERServices, with military honors, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at Meadors Funeral Home for Joseph L. “Joe” Johnson, 85, Clever, who died Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at his home. Burial will take place at a later date in the Union Ridge Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the cemetery, in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www. meadorsfuneralhome. com.

Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Shirley J. Johnson; two daughters, Suzanne Lucas, Gainesville, Fla. and Regina Phillips and husband Mike, Bruner; two sons, Joseph “Stan” Johnson and wife Cheryl, Ozark and Steven C. Johnson and wife Jamie, Melbourne, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; a sister, Betty Frogley, Springfield; a brother, Larry Johnson and wife Jane, Springfield and several nieces, nephews, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Belle, and two brothers, John and Ed. Mr. Johnson was a Navy veteran, one of the “Missouri Boys” on the USS Missouri during World War II, as well as being a Mason and a Shriner.

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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.

LIBRARY FRIENDS WILL MEET THURSDAY, Sept. 4, 5 p.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library, to work on the book sale and scheduling.

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 CREATIVE WRITERS GROUP WILL MEET Monday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m., at the Nevada Public Library meeting room. Enter through the Walnut St. (south) entrance. This is open to the public and new members are welcome. There are no fees or dues. Author Doris Quackenbush will lead an open discussion on writing non-fiction short stories. Writers of all genres, whether published or non-published, are encouraged to attend. For information call Nancy Malcom at 417-667-2024.

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 AMERICAN LEGION AND AUXILIARY will meet Monday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m., at Denny’s back room for supper. The meeting will follow.

THE RETIRED EDUCATORS OF THE Barton County Area will meet Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the Christian Church Fellowship Hall. District 9 President Vicky Orr and District 9 Membership Chairman Dan Barger will be the guest speakers. Breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m., with the business meeting at 9 a.m.

Please plan to attend scheduled monthly meetings as there is strength in numbers.

NURSES FROM BARTON COUNTY Memorial Hospital will get together to reminisce and recall their times at the hospital, to be held Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Tractor’s in Lamar. Breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to ? All are welcome. For information call Cecilia at 239-898-3680.

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 LAMAR ART LEAGUE WILL MEET Thursday, Sept. 4, 10 a.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library.

Bring something to work on and a sack lunch. For more information call Donna Holt at 417-398-2614.

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.

A FREE MOVIE MATINEE WILL BE HELD Monday, Sept. 8, 1 p.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. Refreshments will be served. For movie title and more details call the library at 417-682-5355.

PARAMOUNT HEADWARE REUNION will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 noon, at the new location of the old bowling alley building in Lockwood. For information call 417-232-4405.

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.

A CARD SHOWER IS BEING HELD FOR Thelma Pope, who will turn 98 on September 7. Cards can be sent to her at 337 SW 90th Rd., Jasper, Mo. 64755.

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.

LAMAR-Services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Lamar for James F. “Jim” McMullen, 76, Lamar, who died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014, at his home.

Arrangements were under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be left at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include three sons, James McMullen and wife Rosemarie, Lamar, David McMullen, Morrow, Ga. and Steven McMullen and wife Maria, Washburn; three daughters, Susan Moreland and husband Mike, Owasso, Okla. and Debbie Henderson and husband Louis and Kimberly Tillford and husband Robert, all of Cassville; the mother of his children, Mary Hill, Cassville; a brother, Ray McMullen and wife Mary Ann, Deltona, Fla.; two sisters, Anne Cook and husband Larry, Deltona, Fla. and Lois Bradley, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, Elizabeth

(and husband Andrew), Rebekah, Kathryn, Faith, Tiffany, Michael, Renee, Amber, Michelle, Cory and Logan and 10 greatgrandchildren.

Mr. McMullen was born Feb. 23, 1938, in Dayton, Ky., to James W. and Clara Belle (Burgin) McMullen.

He lived and worked in many states, moving to Barton County in 2000 to be near family. He was a HVAC maintenance and repairman by profession

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder's Office: Roman Harrison Lehman, 25, Lamar and Lauren Ashley Maberry, 21, La-

mar.

Harry Albert Pennell, 58, Lamar and Linda Carol Fletcher, 62, Lamar.

Blake Samuel James Shaffer, 20, Lamar and Heather Grace VanGild-

er, 16, Lamar.

Marcas Aaron Elliott, 26, Lamar and Courtney Paige Henry, 23, Lamar.

Lavern W. Lambright, 23, Lamar and Lisa Mae Hershberger, 19, Lamar.

Metropolitan National Bank V Charles W Andrews et al, default judgement.

Midland Funding LLC V Steven A Sweet, consent

judgment.

State V William Robert O’Brien, written guilty plea.

Lester E Cox Medical Centers V Jimmy Jackson, consent judgment.

Convergence Receivables LC V Ronald C Butts, default judgment.

Freeman Surgical Center, LLC V Crystal D Davenport, default judgment.

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and an accomplished, self-taught plumber, carpenter and landscaper throughout his life. He had a passion for bowling and was a Brunswick pinsetting machine mechanic who was a master at repairing bowling pins and resurfacing alley lanes.

He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed gardening, camping, hunting and fishing. He was a member of Forest Grove Baptist Church.

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RECORDS

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS

General Warranty Deed, filed July 24, 2014.

Rick Scarberry and Staci Scarberry to Kyle Morey: A tract beginning at the northwest corner of section 28, township 32, range 29, Barton County, Missouri, and running thence 507 degrees 22’ 12 inches east along the west line of said section 28 1,118 feet, thence N 82 degrees 51’ 27” east 1,565.50 feet, thence N 07 degrees 22’ 12” west 920 feet, thence 582 degrees 47’ 28” west 70 feet, thence N 09 degrees 27’ 14” west 198 feet, thence 582 degrees 52’ west along the north line of said section 28 1,488.3 feet to the point of beginning.

Warranty Deed, filed July 28, 2014. Randal E. Stephens and Cynthia A. Stephens of Barton County, Missouri to Isaac D. Marti and Afton M. Marti of Barton County, Missouri: A tract in the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 24, township 32, range 31, City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed July 29, 2014.

Brice A. Caruthers and Kristi M. Caruthers, and David Caruthers and Pam Caruthers to Stacey N. Hasson: All of lot 5 in block 1, Gathman’s Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, Conveyance to Trust, filed July 30, 2014: Steven A. Slinker and Leila R. Slinker of Barton County, Missouri to Steven A. Slinker or Leila R. Slinker, Trustees of the Joint Revocable Trust of Steven A. Slinker and Leila R. Slinker: A tract commencing 41 ½ rods west of the southwest corner of southeast quarter of section 19, township 32, range 30, and running thence north 40 rods, thence west 24 rods, thence south 40 rods, thence east 24 rods, to the place of beginning in City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. All of the south half of southwest quarter of section 33, township 32, range 30, Barton County, Missouri. All of the southwest quarter of southeast quarter of section 33, township 32, range 30, Barton County, Missouri. All that part of the northeast quarter of southeast quarter, and all that part of the south half of northeast quarter of section 5, township 31, range 30, lying north and east of the Frisco Railroad, except a tract in said section 5. All of the southwest quarter of southeast quarter of section 33,

township 32, range 30, Barton County, Missouri.

All of lot 3 in block 16 of M.N. Wills Fifth Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, except for the south 5 feet thereof. The south half of lot 49 and all of lot 51 in College Hill Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. All of lot 10 in block 5 in First Addition to the Town of Lamar, Missouri.

Warranty Deed, filed July 31, 2014. Cheryl Ann Eason and Curtis L. Eason of Barton County, Missouri to Eddie Lee Bazal and Cynthia Gail Bazal of Barton County, Missouri: Tract 1: A tract commencing at the northeast corner of lot 1 in block 4 of Waggoner’s Addition to the Town of Liberal in Barton County, Missouri and running thence west 70 feet, thence south 160 feet, thence east 70 feet, thence north 160 feet to the place of beginning. Tract 2: Starting at the centerline of vacated Myrtle Street at the intersection of Myrtle and Kneeland streets, east 37 feet, thence south 160 feet, thence west 37 feet, thence north 160 feet to the point of beginning, all in Waggoner’s Addition.

Tract 3: The west half of vacated Myrtle Street lying east of a tract commencing at the northeast corner of lot 1 in block 4 of Waggoner’s Addition to the Town of Liberal, Barton County, Missouri, and running thence west 70 feet, thence south 160 feet, thence east 70 feet, thence north 160 feet to the place of beginning.

General Warranty Deed, filed August 6, 2014. Steve Baldridge to Gary Wayne Banwart and Charity Ann Banwart: All of the north half of the southeast quarter of section 16, township 31, range 32, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed August 5, 2014. Wilson and Wilson, LLC to S and B Real Estates Holdings, LLC: A tract commencing 17 feet south and 510 feet east of the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of section 31, township 32, range 30, Barton County, Missouri; and running thence east 325 feet to the west line of Jackson Street, thence south 175 feet, thence west 325 feet, thence north 175 feet to the place of beginning.

General Warranty Deed, filed August 1, 2014. Robert M. Tiernan, Sr. to Stephen J. Cato and Debra G. Cato: All of lot 1 in block 11 of M.N. Wills

Fifth Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed August 1, 2014. Dennis Trout and Brenda Trout to Daniel K. Hardy and Stephanie R. Hardy: A tract in the north half of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 8 and in part of the southeast quarter of section 5, all in township 32, range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed August 5, 2014.

Thomas L. Williams and Co, LLC to S and B Real Estate Holdings, LLC: A tract commencing 17 feet south and 35 feet east of the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of section 31, township 32, range 30, Barton County, Missouri, on the east right-of-way line of State Route KK and running east 475.0 feet, thence south 175.0 feet, thence west to the east right-ofway line of State Route KK, thence north 175.0 feet to the point of beginning.

General Warranty Deed, filed August 8, 2014. TSJ Farms, LLC to Jennifer Marie Cackley: A tract in the northwest quarter of section 11, township 31, range 30, Barton County, Missouri, having an area of 7.54 acres.

Trustee’s Special Warranty Deed, filed August 8, 2014. Walter Dennis Watson, Trustee of the Walter Dennis Watson Trust of Barton County,

Missouri to Jared Coleman Andrews and Jaycee Leanne Andrews of Barton County, Missouri: All of the southeast quarter of section 12, township 30, range 33, in Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed August 11, 2014. Sheryl Shelgren to Gregory D. Clements and Sheila A. Clements: A tract commencing at the southwest corner of lot 4, in block 3 of Cockrell’s Addition to Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, running thence north 70 feet, thence east 90 feet, thence south 70 feet, thence west 90 feet to the place of beginning.

General Warranty Deed, filed August 11, 2014. Larry M. Malle and Kelly A. Malle to Jeffry O. Moyer and Jane A. Moyer: All of lot 3 in block 23, Parry’s 2nd Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri.

Special Warranty Deed, filed August 12, 2014.

The Grand Lodge of Missouri, Independent Order of Odd Fellows to Valerie Barnhart: All of lot 1 in block 5, except 52 feet

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off the west end thereof, in Zook’s Subdivision of block 16 of Parry’s Addition to Lamar, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed August 13, 2014. Roderick Allen Miller and Margie Ilene Miller to Angela I. Cornell and Dennis Oliver Cornell: All of lots 2 and 3 of block 3, Rice’s Subdivision of lots 1 and 2, block 2 and lots 1 and 2, block 4, of A. Cockrell’s Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri; except the west 68.65 feet of lot 2of said Rice’s Subdivision and except a part of lot 3 of said Rice’s Subdivision.

General Warranty Deed, filed August 13, 2014. Angela I. Cornell and Dennis O. Cornell to Roderick A. Miller and Margie I. Miller: All of lot 12 in block 4 of Humphrey’s Addition to the

City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed August 14, 2014. H. Lowell Pugh and Bertha M. Pugh to Metropolitan Bank: All of lots 1 and 2 in block 1, Hick’s Addition to the Town of Golden City, Barton County, Missouri.

Corporation Warranty Deed, filed August 14, 2014. City of Golden City, Missouri to Metropolitan Bank: All of lots 3 and 4 in block 1 of Hick’s Addition to the Town of Golden City, Barton County, Missouri.

Corporation Warranty Deed, filed August 14, 2014. Metropolitan National Bank to the City of Golden City, Missouri: All of lots 5 and 6, and the east 24 feet of lot 7 in block 2 in Hick’s Addition to the Town of Golden City, Barton County, Missouri.

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of that certain note secured by Deed of Trust executed by Ray Hayden and/or Joan Hayden, his wife, dated May 14, 2008 and recorded on June 17, 2008 as Document No. 2008883, Office of Recorder of Deeds, Barton County, Missouri. The Successor Trustee will on September 4, 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: Lot 1 and lot 4 of Ketcham’s Addition to Golden City, Barton County, Missouri.

Except the North 120 feet of lot 1 of Ketcham’s Addition to the City, in Barton County, Missouri.

Also except the South 60 feet of lot 1 and the North 40 feet of lot 4, Ketcham’s Addition to the City, in Barton County, Missouri.

1208 Clinton, Golden City, MO 64748 For the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust.

S&W Foreclosure Corporation Successor Trustee Pub Commences August 13, 2014 S&K File No.14-024772

By: Shapiro & Kreisman, LLC www.shapiroattorneys.com/ mo Purported address: 1208 Clinton, Golden City, MO 64748 8-13,20,27,9-3-4tc 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

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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 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.

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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 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.

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Investigation leads to stolen Podworms are above guns, cash, over half a threshold levels in area pound of crystal meth soybean fields NEVADA-Thousands of dollars, explosives, stolen property, over a half pound of crystal meth and more than 40 guns were seized during a large scale investigation involving two search warrants in August. According to a press release from the Vernon County Sheriff ’s Office, approximately 255 grams of what is believed to be crystal meth was seized during one of the search warrants, making this one of the largest seizures of crystal meth in Vernon County.

According to Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher, his office began investigating a drug operation, along with agents from the CNET Drug Task Force, that led to tips of stolen firearms and other stolen property. With information collected, the sheriff ’s office applied for a search warrant in the south part of the county, just off of 43 Highway that led to the recovery of stolen firearms, drugs and high grade explosives.

Continuing the investigation, the sheriff ’s office was able to obtain a second search warrant that led to more stolen firearms and other property, as well as the crystal meth and more than $8,000 in cash. Sheriff Mosher said the type of explosives found were of a commercial grade and his office was able to secure the explosives and turn them over to the Missouri State Highway patrol bomb squad. “Members of our office had just received training this summer on identifying certain types of explosives and was able to quickly determine how to safely remove them from the building and turn them over to the highway patrol” said Mosher.

According to the press release, at least a half dozen of the firearms had already been identified as stolen from Vernon County and St. Clair County and investigators are still working to identify the others. “Many of the reports we take of stolen firearms do not have serial numbers for the guns when reported, so it takes time to track them down, but we are working with the ATF to try and identify when they were sold and then start tracking them down from there.” said Mosher.

Names from the first search warrant have not been released due to the continuing investigation, but a warrant was issued for Mark Bogart 33, Nevada, involving the second search warrant, charging him with a class A Felony for drug trafficking, a class C Felony for receiving stolen property and a class C Felony for maintaining a public nuisance. Bogart is currently being held in the Vernon County Jail on a $100,000 cash only bond.

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 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) 682-3579.

MT. VERNON-Blister beetles are showing up in area alfalfa fields and that is a cause for concern according to Eldon Cole, a livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension.

“Blister beetles poise a poison risk to livestock, especially horses,” said Cole.

The compound causing the poisoning is cantharidin which causes blistering of the mouth, tongue and digestive tract. Death loss can occur in horses, depending on the size of the animal and the quantity of beetles in the baled hay.

According to Cole, the

primary cause of poisoning is the crushing of the beetles in the haying process. Crimpers used to speed the drying process of hay will crush the beetles and release the toxic compound into the hay.

Cantharidin is a stable material so it will stay in the hay once it’s contaminated.

“As with many toxins, the severity of the problem depends on the dosage level. Ruminants are not as sensitive to the toxin but can be affected if levels are high,” said Cole.

Blister beetles come in a variety of colors, gray, black and black/yellow striped. They like to feed

on alfalfa blooms but may show up in red clover and soybean fields.

The University of Arkansas has a fact sheet (FSA7054) “Blister Beetle Management in Alfalfa,” online that answers several questions for producers that have the beetles in their alfalfa.

For more information, contact any of the MU Extension livestock specialists in southwest Missouri: Eldon Cole in Mt. Vernon, (417) 466-3102, Andy McCorkill in Dallas County at (417) 345-7551, Dr. Patrick Davis in Cedar County at (417) 276-3313 or Logan Wallace in Howell County at (417) 256-2391.

Blister beetles in area alfalfa fields poise poison risk to livestock

Sheriff Mosher said the amount of drugs taken off the streets will make a large impact on the drug sales in Vernon County. “This was a tremendous amount of crystal meth to have in a county this size and will definitely make a dent in the amount of meth being distributed throughout our county,” Mosher said. The sheriff also said returning stolen property to its owners is one of the most gratifying parts of the job.

Jasper man named in kidnapping JASPER-A Jasper man was charged Monday, Aug. 25 with kidnapping, second degree domestic assault and violation of a protection order in connection with an incident that occurred the weekend before in Jasper, authorities said.

Jasper County Sheriff 's Department Captain Derek Walrod stated that following his arrest, Mi-

chael L. Ritchhart, 49, was being held in the Jasper County Jail.

Walrod said deputies received a call for medical assistance at 11705 Thorn Road in Jasper, at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24.

Deputies found a woman with assault injuries to her face, hands, legs and feet. She was transported to a local hospital.

The victim informed

authorities that she had been kidnapped from her residence in the north part of Jasper County on Friday and was then taken to the address on Thorn Rd. Walrod said it appears that Ritchhart is the exboyfriend of the victim and that she had filed a protection order against him at the time of the assault.

City Fire Department responded, along with fire departments from Lockwood and Lamar. The fire that destroyed the property was so large that at one time it caught a second home, neighboring it, on fire also. At this time the Barton County Sheriff ’s

Office is investigating the case to be arson. The Missouri State Fire Marshall is also assisting in the investigation.

Ronald S. Legrand came to the sheriff 's office on Wednesday, Aug. 20, to report that he had a trailer stolen and knew who stole

it. After obtaining statements from several individuals about the trailer, an interview was conducted with the suspect, Jackie D. Ford, 45, Lamar. Reports in this case will be sent to the prosecutor for filling of criminal charges of Stealing.

Sheriff, continued from page 1B

LAMAR-Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Barton County, scouted fields near 126 and Hwy. O on Wednesday, Aug. 27, for the MU Extension crop scouting program. Scheidt offers this advice from the field.

Corn harvest has begun.

Corn should be harvested at 15 percent moisture.

For tips on reducing harvest losses visit their 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