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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013 2 SECTIONS, 12 PAGES
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Serving Lamar, Golden City, Lockwood, Jasper, Sheldon, Mindenmines and Liberal for 143 years. Incorporating The Daily Democrat, Golden City Herald & Lockwood Luminary.
SECTION AFriends & Family ...................... 2Friends & Family ...................... 3Friends & Family ...................... 4School/Sports ............................ 5Sports ......................................... 6
SECTION BArea News ................................. 2Records/Legals .......................... 3Legals .......................................... 4Legals/Classi� eds ...................... 5Area News ................................. 6
Barton County Chamber welcomes Old Geezers Classic Car Show
see page 2A
Avola School reunion held at Sheldon United Methodist Church
see page 3A
Metzger’s Mutteringssee page 4A
Trula Cain Memorial Dog Park to become a reality
see page 4A
Students of the Weeksee page 5A
STAR Studentssee page 5A
Golden City Veterans' Day assembly to be held November 8
see page 5A
Bray is awarded on the � eld, as well as o�
see page 6A
Lamar resident brings home six medals from world shooting competition
see page 1B
Dade County Commission meets with circuit clerk regarding e-� ling
see page 2B
Storage of hay bale a possible � re hazard in Green� eld
see page 2B
Girl Scout Troop No. 61011 help with Operation Christmas Child
see page 6B
Weather Forecastsee page 6B
P.O. Box 458100 East 11th StreetLamar, Missouri 64759-0458Phone: 417-682-5529Fax: [email protected]
Be sure to have yourlittle ghosts and goblins stop by the
Lamar Democrat(North of Memorial Hall)
on October 31st from 3-5 p.m.to get spooktacular treats!
Good news and bad news at Lamar
council meetingBy RICHARD COOPERDemocrat sta� writer
LAMAR-It required 13 years to accomplish, but City Ad-ministrator Lynn Calton was able to tell the city council, Monday night, “We are closing in on the airport project.” It was Calton’s � rst council meeting since being forced to take an extended medical leave. He said the runway’s sur-face has been completed, striping is � nished, and all that remains is installation of runway lights. � at depends on the arrival of equipment to lay cable and install the lights. It is uncertain when that will be, but in the meantime it will be opened to air tra� c as a daytime only strip. He said that will take about a week for exchanging messages between the contractor, Calton, and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). � en, aircra� may begin roll-ing during daylight hours on the new 4,000-foot runway.
� at stood out as the good news at Monday’s council meeting. � e bad news came as Assistant Administrator and Police Chief Ron Hagar told the mayor and council that the application for a Community Development Block Grant to pay most of the cost of demolishing the Gilkey Building on the northeast corner of the city square has been rejected. Such grants are competitive, and Lamar’s application didn’t score high enough. Now, the city will have to explore other options for the dangerous old struc-ture that is propped up by � ve supports to keep it from col-lapsing onto 10th Street. One councilman was heard to say that the building may come down of its own volition before anything is done to remove it.
� e council unanimously approved the continuing par-ticipation with MoDOT in Missouri’s Highway Safety Pro-gram. � is includes such things as operating DWI patrols that require overtime work by police department person-nel. MoDOT reimburses the city for the overtime hours worked.
Mike Wester of Bethesda Lutheran Communities spoke to the council about establishing a center in Lamar to pro-vide services and support to disabled and needy families. It would be the � rst in southwest Missouri. He said eight to 10 families have already expressed interest in such a center. He also noted that about 85 percent of their work would be
Expect to receive tax statements about November 1By RICHARD COOPERDemocrat sta� writer
LAMAR-Barton County Col-lector-Treasurer Barba Parrish has announced that 2013 tax statements will go into the mail to Barton County taxpayers at the end of October. � e state-
ments should arrive in most taxpayers’ mailboxes around November 1.
An instruction sheet will ac-company each statement ex-plaining that taxes may now be paid by credit card or on-line. � e deadline for paying taxes is December 31.
Parrish notes that taxes may not be paid before November 1. She urges that taxpayers make sure that all vehicles and prop-erty owned on January 1, 2013 are included on their personal property statements. Also, real estate statements should include all real estate owned,
with the exception of those statements that go to mortgage companies.
Change of address can be accomplished at the collector-treasurer’s o� ce on the � rst � oor of the Barton County Courthouse or by calling that o� ce at (417) 682-5881.
Lamar Democrat/Melody MetzgerJay and Rita Nelson have a � endishly good time decorating for Halloween at their home on 164 SE 40th Lane. Jay’s
mother, Lois, called the paper to tip us o� on this fantastic haunted display complete with graveyards, ghosts and goblins and signs warning of what is to come!
Recipes needed for holiday cookbook
By MELODY METZGERLamar Democrat
� e Lamar Democrat is work-ing on publishing a holiday cookbook this holiday season and is in need of recipes from area individuals. Many of our readers will remember the cook-books that have been published in the past and it is hoped that we will be able to do something along those lines again this year. In order to do so, we are in dire need of recipes.
Recipes can be submitted by e-mail to [email protected], mailed to P.O. Box 458, La-mar, Mo. 64759, or dropped o� at our new o� ce located at 100
E. 11th St., just o� the south-east corner of the Lamar square, across from Memorial Hall. � ere is no charge to submit rec-ipes, and no limit as to the num-ber of recipes turned in. Also, if you have a picture of the recipe, that can be submitted as well.
If anyone knows of a cook that might be interested in being fea-tured, please call me, Melody Metzger, at 417-682-5529, ext. 60. � is is the number to call for further information, as well.
We are hoping that we can start up this tradition again in order to make it a yearly publication, but we can’t do it without your help. � e deadline to turn in rec-ipes is Friday, Nov. 15. We look forward to hearing from you!
Free “Honor Flight” � lm screening set for November 9 in LamarHospice Compassus will host a
free screening of the � lm, “Hon-or Flight” on Saturday, Nov. 9, 5 p.m., at � iebaud Auditorium in Lamar. While there is no charge for admission, donations will be accepted to bene� t the Honor Flight Network, a non-pro� t or-ganization that sends hundreds of World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. every year to view the World War II Memorial for free.
“For many years Hospice Compassus has provided com-
passionate care to our veterans and we want to do our part in honoring them for their heroic service,” said Janet Gard, ex-ecutive director of the Hospice Compassus program in Lamar. “� e entire community is invit-ed to join us in recognizing the courageous sacri� ces made by our local veterans through a free screening of this inspiring � lm”.
For more information about the screening contact Teresa Severs, volunteer coordinator, at 417-682-3809.
Allen brothers arrestedOn Friday, Oct. 25, at ap-
proximately 4:20 p.m., Bar-ton County Sheri� ’s Depart-ment o� cers responded to a burglary in process two miles north of Iantha. A minor child was at the home and observed two men taking items from a shed located outside of the home. � e child contacted his
mother, who in turn contacted the sheri� ’s department.
While deputies were en route to the residence, a neighbor that had also been noti� ed, responded to the home and observed the van leaving the property. � e neighbor fol-lowed the suspects and con-tacted the dispatcher for the
sheri� ’s o� ce, relaying the di-rection that the suspect vehicle was traveling.
� e suspect vehicle was stopped at the intersection of Southwest 80th Lane and Hwy. 160, and two subjects were taken into custody. � e two subjects were Alva L. Allen, 44, and Eric R. Allen, 43, both of
Independence. Stolen property from the
residence was found inside the suspect’s vehicle. Both subjects were served warrants on the following day, October 26, for 1st Degree Burglary and are be-ing held in the Barton County Jail on $25,000 cash or surety bonds.
see COUNCIL, page 6A
2A • Wednesday, October 30, 2013 www.lamardemocrat.com Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO
Barton County Chamber welcomes Old Geezers Classic Car Show
During the October 12 Wyatt Earp’s Fallfest 2013 on the historic downtown Lamar square, Old Gee-zers Classic Car Show was officially welcomed into the Barton County Chamber of Commerce under sunny skies and with a record crowd in at-tendance.
Old Geezers Classic Car
Show has hosted its event on the Lamar square for many years, with around 100 stunning classic cars in attendance on any given year. This year Bill Baker approached the chamber with an idea to merge the long running Apple Days (renamed this year to Wyatt Earp’s Fallfest) with the car show
to the benefit of both.The pairing was a clear
success and future events will continue to fall on the same day. If you’d like to learn more about the Old Geezers Classic Car Show be sure to fol-low them on facebook at www.facebook.com/OldGeezersCarShow.
Coonfoot & Vicinity
By LOUISE OTT
Peeking out the door this early Monday morn-ing I see our dear Lord has blessed us with a full moon that is shining so bright.
Let’s remember Steve Patterson, pastor of Alba Friends Church non-profit organization. He appreciates any donations from anyone. Plans are to serve coffee, pastries and chips in the evenings on
Thursday through Sat-urday in the fall. All are volunteers and anyone that can help should call his cell phone at 417-793-3308 or home, 1-417-525-6107. He can tell you more about the lunches and what days. The café is at 212 Main in Alba.
Gary and Lisa Nelson, Michael Nelson and Ella Mae Turpen enjoy going out to dinner on Sunday at a restaurant.
Arbry Winans, Ray and Nicole Winans, Ray and Tritan and Elvin Winans Jr. and Durella were visi-tors of Marie Winans.
Michael, Melissa, Mar-garet and Matthew and
Gay Straw, Marjorie and Janie Destefino and Lou-ise Ott, Kenneth Dee and Esther Archer were dinner guests of George Straw on Saturday. Other visitors were Vanessa and Nathaniel Hudson and Lonnie and Bonnie Hud-son.
This weather has been wonderful for the men and women working on the bridge south of Alba. We will be glad when it’s finished.
Friends & Family
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“Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though
checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who
neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight
that knows neither victory nor defeat.”(from his book “The Strenuous Life”)
lAMAR COuNtRY CluB
lADIeS ASSOCIAtION
Ellen Jo Morey was the hostess Tuesday, Oct. 22, for the golfing event of Lowest Score on One and Nine. Norma Frie-den was the winner. The hostess on Tuesday, Oct. 29, will be Sharron Chap-man with the event to be Lowest Number of Putts. The awards luncheon and business meeting with the Bridge ladies will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Betty Weston was the hostess for Bridge. Nor-ma Jean Harris was the winner, with Betty Gilkey coming in second high.
The hostess on Tuesday, Oct. 29 will be Rosalee Potter and on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the hostess will be Sondra Riegel.
StONe CluBMembers of the Stone
Club met at the Hanger Kafe for lunch on Octo-ber 23. Those attending were Doris Titsworth, Clara Bell McDonald, Jayne Babbitt, Mary Ann Leivan, Lynda Hardman, Crystal Dockery, Claude Dean McDonald and Ter-ri Flynn.
The meal was followed by lots of visiting and sto-ry telling.
The November meeting will be supper at Chicken Annie’s on November 22.
The 4-H City Clovers met Sunday, Oct. 13, for the regular monthly meeting. This year the club voted to make seasonal door decorations for the residents at Maple Senior Living. The following club members are holding their completed fall door hanging decoration sign. Pictured are: Kaitlyn Davis, Ryan Davis, Lexi Phipps, Trey Shaw, Marlie Roe, Mason Roe, Avery Reed, Ethan Reed, Connor Shoff, Blaine Shaw, Noah Shaw and Jensen Worsley. Lexi Phipps is the reporter.
City Clovers 4-H meet
CORReSPONDeNt
Chamber attends conference in Reno, Nevada
Barton County Cham-ber of Commerce Ex-ecutive Director Astra Ferris and DeAnna Ross attended the 2013 Cham-ber Nation conference in
Reno, Nevada this past week. The conference is for chambers of com-merce using the Cham-ber Nation Web System, a product which allows
chambers of commerce to not only list members online but to track leads data, provide members with websites, mobile phone applications and
provide the community at large with a “one stop shop” for all things related to their community.
While attending the con-ference Ferris and Ross not only gained insight into new innovations with the Chamber Nation Sys-tem, but also how to make better use of existing parts of the system. Additional-ly they were able to benefit from the wisdom of other attending chamber ex-ecutives from around the country, as well as from the guest speakers at the event such as Jay Handler and Annette Medlin of Membership180 and Eric Christopher of Google and Local Business Rock-star.
Ferris and Ross have
only been in leadership positions with the Bar-ton County Chamber for about six months and they are eagerly looking forward to implement-ing many of the things they’ve learned from the conference in the coming
months. You can reach the Barton County Cham-ber of Commerce at 417-682-3595 or on the web at www.bartoncounty.com or follow them on facebook at www.face-book.com/bartoncoun-tychamber.
Local Barton County Chamber of Commerce staff, Astra Ferris, left, and DeAnna Ross, right, are pictured with others attending the 2013 Chamber Nation conference held in Reno, Nevada.
Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO www.lamardemocrat.com Wednesday, October 30, 2013 • 3A
� e Avola School reunion was held Satur-day, Oct. 12, at the Sheldon United Meth-odist Church. A dinner of fried chicken and potluck was served to 23 guests; eight of them being former Avola School stu-dents.
� ose present consisted of Elton and Jean Hauser, Larry and Bonnie Graham, Ro-salee Potter, Brad and Lorraine Potter and Gwen Desure, Lamar; Charles and Joyce Hinkle, Sheldon; Amos and Mary Ann Hinkle, Bronaugh; Paul and Mary Ann Clark, Jack and Carolyn Gordon, Nevada; Kenton and Terri Gordon, Diamond; Kris-ti Gordon, Joplin; Lloyd Sinsley and Frank and Betty Sinsley, Independence and Da-vid Hauser, Overland Park, Kan.
� e next reunion is scheduled to be held October 11, 2014.
Avola School reunion held at Sheldon United Methodist Church
FRIENDS & FAMILY
Maggie, owned by Ed and Allene Belcher, participated in the wiener dog race on Saturday, Oct. 12, during Mt. Vernon Apple Butter Makin’ Days. This was Maggie’s � rst race. She ran a total of four races and by the time the day was over she was worn out! She received many prizes including a trophy, a Dotson stepping stone, dog food, a heating pad, blanket, Dotson throw and carrying bag and a dog dish. Maggie is being held by owner Ed Belcher.
Margaret Rose Shep-pard Couch celebrated her 98th birthday with her children and grand-children on Saturday, Oct. 12. Everyone met at the home of her daughter
and son-in-law, Beth and Anthony Brisbin at noon for pizza, a favorite of Margaret’s.
Son, Dr. Bob Couch and wife Marilyn, were present from Spring� eld.
Grandchildren and great-grandchildren were pres-ent from Olathe, Kan. and Lamar.
All enjoyed a wonderful a� ernoon of visiting with the birthday girl.
Maggie wins wiener dog race at Mt.
Vernon Apple Days
Couch celebrates 98 years
OATS Transportation service continues into Autumn
By DORRIS MAYFIELD
Enjoy the shades of Autumn with its superb color change of crowning glory! Southwest Region OATS continues the op-portunity of providing transportation service for medical and personal needs to the Barton and Dade county communi-ties. OATS is dedicated to supplying service to anyone regardless of age, income, race, gender, re-ligion, disability or na-tional origin. Individu-als are picked up at their residences and in most instances reservations may be made as late as the evening before the intended trip. OATS pre-fers that you call your lo-cal contact listed below to schedule a trip instead of contacting the driver. � ank you for your coop-eration.
For the public conve-nience and disposition, contacts and scheduled trips are as follows. Please note the contact for Jas-per has changed until further notice. Lamar and Jasper, Dorris May-
� eld, 417-682-3842, e-mail [email protected]; Golden City, Bobbie Chappell, 417-537-8423 or Dorris May� eld, 417-682-3842; Lockwood, Irma Finley, 417-232-4020; Green� eld, Anna Boyd, 417-637-2019; Arcola, Kyle Staley, 417-773-7381; Liberal and Mindenmines, Martha Carter, 417-843-2070.
Craig Hackney is the driver for the follow-ing scheduled trips: First Monday of each month, pick up in Barton County for trip to Joplin; third � ursday of each month, pick up in Barton County for trip to Joplin; Second Monday of each month, pick up in Barton Coun-ty for trip to Spring� eld; Tuesday of each week, pick up in Mindenmines and Liberal for trip to La-mar; Wednesday of each week, pick up in Golden City and Jasper for trip to Lamar; Fourth � ursday of each month, pick up in Barton County for trip to Nevada.
Please note – OATS continues to pick up in Barton County for an extended trip to Galena,
Kan., to coincide with the Joplin scheduled trips when medical appoint-ments dictate at the Or-tho Four States Clinic.
We thanks OATS driver Curtis Barrett, who has retired, for his service. � e position for Dade County for the following scheduled trips is � lled with substitute drivers until further notice: First Monday of each month, pick up in Dade County for trip to Spring� eld; Second Monday of each month, pick up in Dade County for trip to Boli-var; Every � ursday of each month, pick up in Dade County for trip to Green� eld.
OATS reminds the pub-lic that all schedules and contacts can be viewed on the chamber of com-merce online site, TV channel 3 and online at www.oatstransit.org and also all pertinent OATS information is published monthly in the Barton and Dade county news-papers.
� e combined Barton and Dade counties com-mittee meeting is held on the � rst Friday of every other month and meet-ings are open to the pub-lic.
OATS wishes to thank the Barton and Dade communities for their steadfast patronage and support throughout the year and the OATS con-tacts are always available to assist with your trans-portation questions and requirements.
Former Avola School students pictured are seated, Mary Ann Clark; standing, left to right, Bonnie Graham, Amos Hinkle, Rosalee Potter, Charles Hinkle, Frank Sinsley, Jack Gordon and Lloyd Sinsley
4A • Wednesday, October 30, 2013 www.lamardemocrat.com Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO
Metzger’s MutteringsFriends & Family
The Barton County Farm Bureau sponsored the Clean Stall Award during the Lamar Free Fair. Pictured are, back row, left to right, Gary Smith, Rick Morgan and Rocky McCulloch; front row, Kim Smith, winner of the Goat division; Conner Brown and Mason Brown, winners of the Hog division; Tony Morgan and Matthew Morgan, winners of the Sheep division and Hannah Moyer, winner of the Cattle division.
Barton County Farm Bureau announces Clean stall Award winners
Please join the Meinert and surrounding com-munities on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m., as a commem-orative tribute to Zion Lutheran Church is dedi-cated. Refreshments and fellowship in the Mein-ert Community Center are planned immediately after the dedication ser-vice. All are welcome to
join former church mem-bers and families and the extended community in a day of thanksgiving and remembrance. The trib-ute is located four miles south and two miles west of Lockwood in Meinert.
This tribute recognizes the 86 years that Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church was a center
for worship, education and community life for many families in Mein-ert and the surrounding area. Founded in 1883 as a German speaking con-gregation for homestead-ers from Illinois, this thriving faith community acquired eight acres of land, opened a parochial school, established a cem-etery and constructed its first building, which served as both church and schoolhouse.
The congregation con-structed a new church on this site in 1921 at a cost of $5,500. As member-ship grew, Zion provid-ed parochial education through the eighth grade, built a new parsonage, established groups for women, men, young couples and youth and nurtured generations of children in Sunday school and vacation Bible school.
In 1969 the congrega-tion voted to dissolve the parish, raze the church building, deed the cem-etery to Immanuel Lu-theran Church in Lock-wood, sell the parsonage and convert the original church/school building into the Meinert Com-munity Center. Zion’s 103 members joined other congregations, primar-ily Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lockwood where they and their de-scendants continue to build communities of faith.
zion Lutheran Church commemorative tribute
to be dedicated
By MELODY METZGERLamar Democrat
Love was in the air, as well as a definite chill, last weekend as family and friends gathered to witness the marriage of my son Jud and Meghan as they exchanged wed-ding vows on Saturday, Oct. 19.
The festivities started off with the rehearsal on Thursday, followed by dinner at Johnny Ca-rino’s in Joplin. The ma-jority of Meghan’s family, as well as her friends, are from Neosho and Jud’s best man, Jeremy, and his wife are now residing in Republic, so it was a mix-ture of family and friends that gathered that eve-ning. Meghan’s nephew Skyler, that just turned 13, is truly a treasure and a wealth of information. He kept our end of the table entertained for the majority of the evening.
I took off from work early Friday to ride with Jud to Liberty to pick up Kobyn. Ko did not know I was going to be there, and of course was happy to see me as always. It makes me feel so special to know that Kobyn is confident that I will al-ways be there for him, no
matter what. Upon our return home Jud dropped me off at the house where I collected Gary and the car, then picked up my brother in Carthage and headed to dinner in Jo-plin with the rest of my family that had made it in for the wedding. Meghan and Landon also joined us for the evening. As I said before, it was the first time the family was together since mom’s funeral and it was a very enjoyable evening.
We ate at Maria’s then Jud and Kobyn went to Jud’s house and Meghan and Landon went to her mom’s, while Mar-tin, Gary and I headed to Downstream Casino where my sister, her hus-band, my niece and her husband were staying. I must add here that I am not a gambler, never have been and never saw the enjoyment. Maybe that’s because I never won! Anyway, we went to my sis’s hotel room for the evening and ended up staying until after mid-night reminiscing and telling stories; some I knew and some were new, which proved to be quite interesting as our family has always been extremely colorful.
Leaving the hotel room
my sister, niece and I had a group hug and at that moment it dawned on me just how very much they loved me. I am al-most 57 years old and I guess I had never truly felt the bond as closely as I did that evening. It was a special feeling and one I won’t ever forget. We dropped Martin off at his hotel then headed home, making it to Lamar about 2 a.m. and although I was very tired, I was buoyed
by the love that I had just experienced.
The wedding was Satur-day and what a beautiful event. I don’t go to many weddings; hadn’t been to one in years, but I have to say this one was put together so well and was magical. Meghan and her mom did most of the dec-orating and planning and had done a phenomenal job. By this time Gary’s sister, her husband, niece and friend, my cousin
Scott and his wife Mary and my best friend, Te-resa, had joined us, as well as some very special friends from Lamar.
I can truthfully say I have never seen my son so happy and Meghan made a beautiful bride. They both shined. Grandsons Kobyn and Landon looked adorable and I was so proud of them.
I am now looking for-ward to a very quiet
weekend (yea, like that will happen) as Kobyn’s eighth birthday is next Friday and he has two football games the fol-lowing Saturday, so we will be heading north to spend the weekend with him. I am truly blessed to have the family I have, the family I married into and now the family that comes with the addition of Meghan! God is good all the time…all the time God is good!
“really Lord, a tire?”By ROB WILSON
Pastor Lamar First
Christian Church
Ozark Christian Col-lege student Cassa Max-well was having a rough week. On top of that she didn’t just have a flat, but she had a blow-out on a tire. Scary or-deal. Her friend from MSSU, Sara Ropp, was also having a discour-aging week. In fact, she was thinking of drop-ping out of the nurs-ing program. Although she wasn’t in the habit of doing so, on Friday, Oct. 1, Cassa decided to skip class and run some errands with Sara to get her “donut spare” off her car, get a real tire and maybe encourage her friend.
After running the first errand at Target, they
went back to Cassa’s car where a strange woman was hovering over it. Cassa’s first thought was, “Great, God is getting me for skipping class… I’m going to have to deal with a weirdo.”
“Do you know Jesus?” the woman asked as Cas-sa was approaching the driver’s side door. Cassa quickly replied, “Yes I do” and was hoping that was going to be the end of the conversation.
The woman continued, “Jesus told me to buy you a tire.” Cassa looked at Sara and then back at the woman and said, “That’s okay, I go to a Christian College and really do know Jesus. You can help someone else out.”
“You don’t understand - I have to buy you a tire.” Cassa was getting a little uncomfortable with this woman’s evangelism style
and said, “I have the mon-ey to buy a tire, you really should help somebody else.”
“I have to be obedient to what Jesus told me to do” the woman replied. “You see I was behind you on Rangeline in traffic when Jesus told me to buy you a tire. But I didn’t want to and when you turned off Rangeline I kept going straight. And Jesus told me again to buy you a tire. So I turned around and started searching park-ing lots to find your car. I found it here and I’ve been waiting a long time for you to come out of the store. You have to let me buy you a tire.”
With Cassa now con-vinced, she suggested that they go to Walmart to get the tire. The woman said, “No, if Jesus told me to do this, I’m going to buy you the best tire I can.” They
ended up at a tire store near Target and as they waited for the $90 tire to be mounted, the three of them began to share about themselves.
They soon discovered that this woman gradu-ated from MSSU in the same nursing program Sara was in. The woman encouraged Sara not to drop-out but to press on, to get over this hard part of the training, that it would get better and with those words brought hope to a discouraged student.
Wow. Did God really use a blown-out tire and a submissive servant to orchestrate a counsel-ing session for the call on Sara’s life? Yes He did. Submission is how we let Jesus live in us and through us to the glory of the Father. Is submission a good thing? Just ask Cassa or Sara.
trula Cain Memorial Dog Park to become a reality
Thanks to contributions of local citizens and busi-nesses, Eagle Scout candidate Gene W. Grounds has completed his portion of the city dog park in Lamar.
Although the city still has several projects to finish be-fore the park is open, it will soon be open to the pub-lic. Watch for the opening date in the Lamar Demo-crat and on the windows of Canine Friends.
At the suggestion of Sandy Alexander, the park has been appropriately named the “Trula Cain Memorial Dog Park”, after Cain, a long time benefactor of the animal shelter in Lamar.
Many businesses helped by contributing with cash donations and by keeping donation cans out for in-dividuals to give to the project. Special thanks are ex-tended to all that assisted in any way.
Major blue ribbon contributors are Casey’s, Daniel
Funeral Home, Fastrip and Lamar Rotary; red rib-bon contractors are Orscheln’s Farm & Home and Walmart of Lamar and yellow ribbon contributors are Barton County Implement, Critters & Pals, Eagles, Lamar Bank & Trust, Legacy Farm & Lawn, Pam-pered Puppies, Sawyer Tire Co., State Farm Insurance and Winslow’s Veterinary Clinic.
Canine Friends include the many businesses that hosted a donation can for a month or more. They are Lamar City Hall, Barton County Chamber of Com-merce, Critters & Pals, Lamar Bank & Trust, Legacy Farm & Lawn, Orscheln’s, Pepper Mill, Royal Reflec-tions, Winslow’s and the XChanger.
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Photos by Chris Morrow/Lamar DemocratAbove, members of the Lamar High School 1994 Class 2 Final Four volleyball team were
recognized recently during a Lady Tigers game. Those on hand, pictured from left, Kenya Marti Addington, Andrea Swearingen, Christy Madison Pyle, Tara Edge Littlejohn, Sarah Faubion Doss, Jennifer Marti, Lacee Riegel Onstott, assistant coach Don Tuck and head coach Harvey Fry.
Right, members of the Lamar High School 1992 Class 2 Final Four volleyball team were recognized recently during a Lady Tigers game. Those on hand included, pictured from left, Kristen Caruthers Bishop, Andrea Swearingen and Kenya Marti Addington.
SCHOOL/SPORTS
STAR Students of the Week
Ashland Diggs, daughter of Mike and Jennifer Diggs, is the sixth grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Ashland plays softball and basketball. She enjoys spending time with her friends. Her favorite subject is Math.
Travis Bailey, son of Steven and Angie Bailey, is the seventh grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Travis plays football, basketball and track. He has four dogs, Wrangler, Tank, Sammie and Marley. In his spare time he likes to eat, be lazy and hangout with Truman Kaderly.
Dakota Miller, son of Lee and Brenda Miller, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. In his spare time he likes to read. Dakota runs in cross country and also likes to ride his bike.
Area students named to dean’s list at Linn
State Technical CollegeLINN-Cole Speights
and Trevor White, both of Lamar, earned a spot on the Dean’s List at Linn State Technical College for the 2013 summer se-mester.
To be placed on the Dean’s List, a full-time student must earn a se-mester grade point aver-age between 3.5 and 4.0 on a 4-point scale.
Golden City Veterans’ Day assembly to be held November 8
GOLDEN CITY- � e Golden City School Dis-trict invites the public to be their guest at their Veterans’ Day assembly to be held Friday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m., in the school’s gymnasium. � e school would like to thank the veterans for their service to the country. Veterans attending the assembly should come to the gym entrance at the back of
the school. Refreshments will be served following the assembly.
In order to recognize all attending veterans, please contact the school at 417-537-8311 to pro-vide information that will be presented by faculty and students. By contact-ing the school in advance, this will give the students the chance to organize the information provided.
Heather Pritchard also participates in the Miracle League on the Will Norton Miracle Field in Joplin. Heather lives in Joplin with her parents, Lindsey and Jeremy Pritchard and her two sisters, Paige and Lilly. Heather’s grandparents are David and Teresa Roberts, Lamar, and Steve and Joanie Pritchard, Joplin.
Junior high football goes undefeated� e Lamar seventh and
eighth grade teams swept Monett and went unde-
feated on the season. � e seventh grade game
started with an early score
from the Tigers, followed by a successful two point conversion, going up 8-0. � e stingy defense did not allow a � rst down and into the second La-mar scored again and tacked on two more for a 16-0 hal� ime lead. It was a tale of two halves as La-mar got the ball � rst, but went three and out and Monett scored quickly but was shut out on the
two point conversion and Lamar had a 16-6 lead.
Stalling on every drive Monett had little problem scoring again in the mid-dle of the fourth, mak-ing the score Lamar 16 – Monett 12. When duty called the defense stepped up to the plate and held on a fourth down and was able to kneel to a victory, taking them to 4-0-2 on the season to preserve an
undefeated season.� e eighth grade en-
tered the game not losing a game at the junior high ranks at 11-0. � e Tigers started the game with a defensive stop and the of-fense took over, scoring quick and o� en. Leading 28-0 at the half, the rout was on and not over. La-mar dominated both sides of the ball and ended with a 44-6 victory, taking them to a perfect 12-0 re-cord in junior high.
Even though they are not the only junior high team to go undefeated, both seventh and eighth grades looked very impressive nonetheless – more than likely scoring more points
than any other junior high team. � is group of young men was the � rst class to go through the youth football program, starting in their third grade year. Since third grade they have amassed a 48-2 record.
� ese boys look to help out the Brotherhood in what everyone is hop-ing will be a fourth state championship next year!
A special thanks to the parents for their dedica-tion taking them to and from practice and watch-ing them play and to the coaches for many count-less hours working with the kids in teaching them the greatest game!
Pritchard plays on Miracle League Volleyball team members honored
STAR Students of the Week for October 28 at Lamar East Primary are, third row, left to right, Ella Harris, Mikayla Madison, Raylynn Swinford and Tate Bennett; second row, Kadence Cooley, Katelyn Smith, Jaden Schiltz and Khiler Nance; � rst row, Jayce Porter, Calli Harris, Chelsey O’Sullivan and Gavin Ogden.
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SportS
Tennis team competes in individual district play
The Lamar tennis team competed in individual district play on Saturday, Oct. 12, in Warrensburg. In No. 1 singles play, Ken-na Roland lost 0-6, 5-7 to Knob Noster; No. 2 sin-gles Brooklyn Davey lost 3-6, 3-6 to Nevada; No. 1 doubles Grace Compton and Chloe Lodestein lost 0-6, 4-6 to Harrisonville and No. 2 doubles Grace Dunlap and Kelli Sheat lost 0-6, 4-6.
Coach David Ferlo said, “All the girls had good second sets today. I can’t say enough of how much this team has improved
throughout the season”. He added, “Three of the varsity were first year ten-nis players; two were first year varsity players and one was a returning var-sity player”.
Ferlo said, “We didn’t win any team matches, but the girls didn’t give up and played hard all sea-son. Most of them were playing against girls older and more experienced. This will benefit them in the years to come. This team has probably im-proved more than any team I have ever coached”.
Bray is awarded on the field, as well as off
Ethan Bray grew up in a small farming commu-nity with a population of just over 700; he grew up outside of town on a 500 sow farm where he and his buddies would ride the sows up and down the alleyways to see who could stay on the longest. He is no stranger to football as he has been playing since the fifth grade where his parents would make the 35 minute commute to the YMCA in Pittsburg, Kan. Ethan’s Uncle Rob played college football for Northwest Missouri State out of Maryville, where he kicked his longest field goal record of 47 yards.
Growing up in a small town, sports were a big deal. Ethan participated in football, track, weight-lifting, one year of basketball, and baseball and soc-cer during his younger days. He graduated from Liberal High School in 2009 and in the fall made the 14 hour move away from home to Rockford, Ill. In January of 2010 he made another move, closer to his home this time, to run track at FSCC in Fort Scott, Kan. He attended there for a semester. In Au-gust of 2010 Ethan moved to Peru, Neb., thanks to
his last high school football coach, Lewis Dunkeson, along with one of his best friends, Jor-dan Meadows. Both Meadows and Bray continued to play football together.
During the first couple of years at Peru State College (PSU) they did not see the field much, but Bray kept push-ing and worked harder and harder every day to im-prove. “When we were younger, if you couldn’t find Ethan
all you had to do was look out our kitchen win-dow and he would be in the driveway pushing tires up and down, or flipping them over or jump-ing hay bales,” said Tricia Bray, his sister.
Bray was named player of the game during the MidAmerican Nazarene game where his friends from high school and a whole bunch of fam-ily made the drive to the Bobcats’ win in double overtime. On October 21, 2013, HAAC released the player of the weeks and named Ethan offen-sive player of the week.
Bray scored Peru State’s fourth touchdown of the game against the Wildcats in the fourth quar-ter, taking it into the end zone from six yards out. Currently, Bray ranks 13th in the NAIA in total rushing with 813 yards, 18th in rushing yards per game (116.1), 23rd in total scoring (touchdowns) with 48 and 24th in total scoring (48). Bray is now third in the HAAC in rushing yards per game and fifth in scoring per game (touchdowns) at 6.9 points per game.
The Peru State Bobcats are 6-1 and are ranked No. 12. They traveled to Fayette this past Saturday to take on Central Methodist University.
Ethan’s biggest supporters are his parents, Pat and Melinda, and his younger sister, Tricia. They have not missed a game and don’t intend to. You can hear them cheering for the Bobcats every Saturday and know they are true fans. “If it means getting up at 3 a.m. to get chores done, we get up at 3 a.m. to get chores done so we can get on the road to watch Ethan play football”.
Ethan is a senior on the football field and a junior in college. Ethan is majoring in exercise science. He wants to follow in his Uncle Tommy’s footsteps of becoming a physical therapist.
“Ethan is my biggest role model,” said his sister Tricia. “Even though we don’t always get along, he is the one I look up to. He has so much love and passion for the game it’s unbelievable. You can al-ways tell who wants to win and play their hearts out in the game and that’s definitely my brother”.
Ethan Bray burns up yardage as he rushes up the field.
Ethan Bray signs autographs a football for a fan.
Lamar Tigers fall in quarterfinalBy CHRIS MORROW
Lamar [email protected]
A couple of defen-sive miscues and some timely hitting in the fifth inning of the Class 2 Quarterfinal helped push Marionville past the Lamar Lady Tigers and end what was a ter-rific season for coach Tim Timmons' team.
Senior first baseman Trinity Cornell was glad to have been a part of this group.
"We reached our goals and went beyond them," she said following the emotional 3-0 loss.
Lamar senior Emmie Robertson and Marion-ville junior Eden Henry locked up in a pitch-er's duel with both of them tossing a perfect game through four in-nings. Freshman catch-er Cassidy Beem was the first player to reach base when she led off the fifth with a single to center. Senior second baseman Addie Maber-ry dropped a bunt, sac-rificing her to second, but the Lady Tigers were unable to plate a run.
Marionville, the home team despite playing at Lamar, also broke through in the fifth.
Henry singled to lead off the rally and a pair of back-to-back errors loaded the bases for Josie Young who hit a line drive to right field to bring in two runs. An infield single by Bailie Stine brought in another run.
The Lady Tigers went down in order in the sixth and in the bottom of the frame Robertson was able to pitch out of a jam. Un-fortunately for the large crowd of Lady Tigers fans, Lamar wasn't able to get a runner in the seventh.
Beem's single was La-mar's only hit. Robertson allowed only the three hits in the fifth. She struck out 10 and didn't walk a bat-ter.
The Lady Tigers finished their season with a record of 22-4.
Playing their final game for the Lady Tigers were seniors Taylor Jackson
(injured), Alexa Curtis, Maberry, Cornell and Robertson.
Lamar Democrat/Chris MorrowLamar second baseman Addie Maberry puts
a tag on a Marionville base stealer during last week's Class 2 State Quarterfinal. The Lady Tigers dropped the contest and their terrific season came to an end.
Lamar Democrat/Chris MorrowLamar dropped its Class 2 State Quarterfinal to Marionville last week.
Pitcher Emmie Robertson fires a pitch home as second baseman Addie Maberry and third baseman Olivia Fanning rush toward home plate to defend a bunt attempt.
Lamar moves to 8-1
By CHRIS MORROWLamar Democrat
[email protected] AURORA-Friday
night’s regular season fi-nale didn't start out the way the Lamar Tigers would have wanted, but they rallied and crushed the Aurora Houndawgs 60-18 to move to 8-1.
The home team came out throwing the football and had early success. Their third play from scrimmage resulted in a 64 yard gain through the air, down to the Tigers one yard line and the next play they scored to take the early lead. Lamar's senior cornerback Jared Beshore batted down the two point conversion pass.
The Lamar offense countered with a five play drive that covered 51 yards. Beshore scored from two yards out to
give the Tigers a 7-6 lead. The Lamar defense
forced a three-and-out on Aurora's next possession with JT Tucker and Bran-don Eaves combining for a stop for no gain on first down. The Houndawg ball carrier was brought down by the same tan-dem, along with help from Dylan Robertson and Landon Compton, to force a third and long and Jacob Rice sacked Josh Fronabarger to force the punt.
The Tiger offense mounted a 54 yard nine play drive that resulted in a two yard scoring run by quarterback Levi Peters-en. Todd Morrow's point after kick gave the Tigers a 14-6 lead.
The Houndawgs went back to the air and moved the ball 78 yards and scored on a short run by Fronabarger. Senior cor-nerback Mark Bartlett
knocked down the two point conversion pass at-tempt and the Tigers led 14-12 with 2:36 to play in the first quarter. From this point forward the Ti-gers would dominate the contest. In fact, Lamar's kick-off return team got the points back immedi-ately when Petersen ran the ensuing kickoff back
79 yards for the score. He added an 18 yard scoring run and Beshore went in from 12 yards out as the Tigers led 41-12 at the half.
The Tigers showed that although they don't at-tempt many passes, they can move the ball through the air when they choose to. Petersen threw a seven
yard touchdown pass to Bartlett to start the scor-ing in the second half.
Ethan Taffner added a couple scoring runs of four yards and junior Colton Divine caught a 15 yard scoring pass from Derek Henderson to fin-ish the scoring.
The Tigers wrap up their Big 8 Conference
slate with the win and fin-ish with a record of 6-1 in league play. Aurora falls to 4-5 overall and 2-5 in the conference.
The Tigers will host El Dorado Springs Thursday night at 7 p.m. as they be-ing their march toward what they hope will be a third consecutive Class 2 state championship.
Medicaid related. Financial support
comes from a combina-tion of federal and state funding and donations. Local centers are staffed with local people, who must undergo two weeks of training before assum-ing their duties. Wester emphasized that the cen-ters are not group homes, and that Bethesda pro-vides in-home support only.
Bethesda Lutheran Communities has a gov-erning board and is a part
of Lutheran Services of America. However, West-er stressed that Bethesda Lutheran Communities makes its services avail-able to everyone regard-less of religious affiliation.
When asked what he expected from the city, Wester replied just an awareness that we are here. They will make no financial requests of the city. Monday night’s visit was purely informational.
The council approved the closing of one block of 11th Street from Broad-
way to Poplar on Octo-ber 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for an event called Shoptober. Vendors at the event are to be local home-owned businesses.
A vacancy on the park board was filled when Mayor Keith Divine ap-pointed Dewayne Kirk-patrick to replace Jay Brubaker, who had re-signed due to moving from the community. The council gave its unani-mous approval.
Council, continued from page 1A
Barton County “growth building” fund is being addressed
The need for a Barton County “growth building” fund is being addressed by volunteer-based steering committee. With the realization that a plan is needed to keep Barton County’s assets in Barton County, conversa-tions among this group led to studying available options. An organized growth build-ing plan will help keep assets at home, transfer wealth with tax benefits, ensure that a family’s legacy remain alive and help keep Barton County growing and strong.
After researching available
support organizations the local committee chose to work with The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas, an affili-ate of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. The southeast Kansas organization is under the direction of Execu-tive Director Cathy White.
The Mission of the SE Kansas organization is to encourage charitable giving that will ben-efit the common good and the quality of life. The organization inspires leadership with pro-gramming that is responsive to the interests and needs of those
served now and in the future.
Steering com-mittee members are Pat Barr; chair; Debra Probert, finan-cial secretary; Nancy Curless, communica-tions and public relations; Jane Moyer, record-ing secretary and Brad Wil-
liams, Jeff Hull, George Nich-ols and Shirley Bull. White and Barr presented a program at the Barton County Chamber of Commerce quarterly mem-bership meeting that was held Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Bar-ton County Ambulance meet-ing room.
For additional information about becoming involved or supporting this project please contact any of the members listed above, or contact Cathy White at 620-231-8897 or [email protected].
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Lamar resident brings home six medals from world shooting competitionBy RICHARD COOPERDemocrat staff writer
LAMAR-Lee Shaver has been involved in some form of competitive shooting for 40 years or more, long range shooting for 20 years, and muzzleloader competition for the last 10. His experience and skill have made him one of the top competitive rifle shoot-ers in the United States. For the last one and one-half years, he has been the participating coach of the U.S. Rifle (muzzleloading) Team. Selection of team mem-bers and the position of coach are made by the U.S. International Muzzleloading Team, which in turn is part of the National Rifle Association (NRA).
Every two years, a worldwide competition is spon-sored by the Muzzleloader Association International Committee (MLAIC), and the event revolves among three counties, the United States, the Republic of South Africa, and the United Kingdom. This year the event was held in South Africa, and Shaver and his 10 teammates represented the United States. It was Shav-er’s third trip to South Africa as a competitive shooter.
In individual competition, he placed second in the 300 meter (approximately 984 feet) championship, first in 800 meters (2,624 feet), third in 900 meters (2,952 feet), and second in aggregate score. In long
range competition, he placed third in individual ag-gregate score, and the U.S. team finished second in team competition. Shaver says shooting at such dis-tances requires intense concentration, and a momen-tary loss of focus can be costly.
Shaver says he loves South Africa and has traveled throughout all parts of the country. His visit this time included all of the month of September, and he stayed with friends who are a part of the South Afri-can judicial system. The same friends visited him in Lamar several years ago.
Shaver operates a gun repair and manufacturing shop on East 17th Street. The shop has an impres-sively modern interior that covers 5,600 square feet. He recently purchased publishing rights to a maga-zine designed for collectors of antique and classic firearms. The Single Shot Exchange describes itself as, “a buy-sell-trade monthly publication specifically targeted to the ‘Antique and Classic’ firearms shooter and collector.
Lamar Democrat/Richard CooperLee Shaver placed in six events in
individual and team muzzleloader competition in South Africa in September. He came within two points of winning the
individual aggregate championship.
Preliminary hearing date set for BourneFollowing a brief hearing in Barton County Cir-
cuit Court, October 22, Bobby Bourne was given a date of January 8, 2014 at 1 p.m. for a preliminary hearing. At that time, it will be determined if there is sufficient evidence to bind him over for trial in circuit court with Judge James Bickel presiding.
Bourne was not present at the hearing as he is
serving a sentence for another offense in another county. He was represented by his attorney, public defender Joe Zuzul.
Bourne is charged with the kidnapping and mur-der of 12-year-old Adriaunna Horton of Golden City on August 19. He faces additional charges of forcible rape and statutory rape.
Assistant Attorney General Kevin Zoellner was present at the hearing to assist County Prosecutor Steven Kaderly. If Zoellner is not able to be pres-ent at the January 8 preliminary hearing, attorney Monty C. Platz has been assigned as his replace-ment.
Crop reporting deadline is fast approachingThe Barton County USDA
Farm Service Agency (FSA) would like to remind produc-ers that the annual crop certi-fication deadlines are quickly approaching. For all hay, pas-ture and wheat, this is a major change from previous years and what producers are used
to. Filing an accurate acreage report for all crops and land uses, including failed acreage and prevented planted acreage, are critical for FSA program eligibility.
Friday, Nov. 15, will be the final reporting date for all hay, pasture, forage, rangeland and
apiculture. Sunday, Dec. 15, will be the final reporting date for fall barley, fall wheat and all other fall-seeded small grains.
Prevented planting must be reported no later than 15 days after the final planting date.
The Lamar Bank & Trust Company Travel Club left the LBT parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 5, for the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Marianne Page and Jill Fast led forty-three members to the fiesta.
The group enjoyed a steak
dinner at the famous Big Texan in Amarillo and watched the balloons light up the darkness at the After Glow. They also enjoyed a very early and cold morning dawn patrol and fly-ing competition. The group also enjoyed many interesting
points in New Mexico includ-ing the Sandia Peak Tram-way, Old Town, Santa Fe, Taos Pueblo, Rio Grande and the beautiful Aspens in Colorado.
Anyone interested in joining the LBT Travel Group may con-tact Jill Fast at 417-682-3348.
LBT Travel Club enjoys balloon fiesta
Lamar youth take first at MCB Conference
Twenty-nine communities and 13 individuals were hon-ored at the Missouri Com-munity Betterment (MCB) Conference at Lake Ozark. The awards banquet was the high-light of the 50th annual confer-ence, which assists communi-ties in improving their quality of life. Nearly 325 volunteers, community leaders and youth from across the state were in attendance.
Congratulations to the Lamar community. The Lamar Youth received first place and the Lamar community was award-ed third place in Category 5 with population under 5,000 people. The Lamar projects highlighted included Com-munity Projects Plaza Res-cue: Take 2, BCMH C.A.R.E Childhood Asthma Resource and Education, Mary K Finley Library “Something for Every-one”, AOK H.E.A.R.T. Higher
Education Access Route for Teens and Master Gardner’s Yard of the Month Project.
The youth projects in-cluded MOHOCOLA Phase IV, the Missouri 4-H Home Grown Community Leaders Project “Community Garden Project” and the Invest an Acre project, Empowering Youth to End Hunger. Youth and Adult Leadership awards were awarded to Kenna Ro-land and Deborah Snedigar.
"The Missouri Commu-nity Betterment Board con-gratulates all the volunteers from the participating com-munities," MCB President John Gulick said. "Because of these dedicated individu-als and their collaborative efforts, their Missouri com-munities are better places to live, work and play."
Debbie Snedigar, center, received the Adult Leadership award at the MCB Conference.
Kenna Roland, center, received the Youth Leadership award at the MCB Conference.
see MCB, page 6B
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Economic statistics for Barton and Dade counties in 2013
By RICHARD COOPERDemocrat sta� writer
In lieu of September unemployment statis-tics, delayed inde� nitely by the partial shutdown of the federal govern-ment, the Democrat will instead review employ-ment trends in Barton and Dade counties so far in 2013.
� e size of Barton County’s work force (number of employed, plus those actively seek-ing employment) peaked in June and July at 5,122 each month. It reached its low point in mid-winter when it declined to 4,842 in January. � e number of jobs in the county fol-lowed much the same pattern. � e highest number of jobs, to date, was in May when 4,712 persons were working. In the depth of winter, jobs dropped to their low-est number, which were 4,410 in January. Unem-ployment was at its high-est point in August, the last month for which the state had � gures. � ere were 436 unemployed in Barton County in August. Unemployment reached its low point in April when it dropped to 363.
Dade County followed
much the same pattern as Barton County, al-though there were a few variations. � e size of its work force peaked one month earlier when it reached 3,642 in May. Its low point was 3,428 in February. � e number of jobs in Dade County reached its high point in May, the same month as Barton County. � ere were 3,414 Dade Coun-tians working in May. � ree months earlier in late winter the number of jobs was down to 3,174. � ere was a distinct dif-ference in the time of highest unemployment. For Dade County, it oc-curred in January as con-trasted to Barton County reaching that unenviable � gure in August. Dade County’s unemployment was 268 in January. � at declined to 227 in April, Dade County best � gure so far in 2013.
� e unemployment rate, which is a less reli-able gauge of economic activity, varied from 7.3 percent in April to 8.9 percent in January in Barton County. In Dade County, it varied from 6.4 percent in April and May to 7.6 percent in January and August.
� e above data was supplied by the Mis-souri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Storage of hay bales a possible � re hazard in Green� eld
GREENFIELD-Mayor Wynes called the Green� eld City Council meet-ing to order at 7 p.m. on October 1. Roll call followed the Pledge of Alle-giance. City Clerk Cathy Harrington was absent due to illness. Present be-sides Mayor Wynes were Aldermen Jack Pugh, Vicki Lollar, Bob White and Beth Wright. � e minutes from September 17 were approved as read then City Attorney Rose and his wife joined the meeting.
Charles Feezell spoke concerning a complaint he had regarding large bales of hay being stored close to his house. He is concerned of the danger from a possible � re. � e mayor stated
that he believed the hay stored in this manner should be declared a nuisance and a � re hazard. Per the mayor, City of Police Tim Larkin was going to address the � re chief following the meeting.
� e Gas Energy Ordinance 2-2013 was read the � rst time, followed by a unanimous decision to approve. Unani-mous approval was also given following the second reading.
Andy Miller recommended the Water Study bid by Olson. Pugh made the mo-tion to accept the bid regarding the wa-ter study, seconded by Lollar, with four yes votes following.
Lollar made a motion to go into closed session, seconded by White.
Dade County Commission meets with circuit clerk regarding e-� lingGREENFIELD-� e Dade County Commission met
for an evening session on October 7. � ey spoke with Treasurer/Collector Rod O’Connor regarding the fol-low up audit.
� e commission also traveled to check on the Pres-ton Bridge on FR 182.
Circuit Clerk Mary McGee visited with the commis-sion regarding e-� ling that the state is mandating they
implement.It was announced that the Southwest Missouri Asso-
ciation of County Commissioners meeting would be held October 16, in Branson.
Follow up meeting of auditors held with Dade County CommissionGREENFIELD-� ose
present at 9 a.m. for the Monday, Oct. 7 meet-ing of the Dade County Commission were Presid-ing Commissioner Randy Daniel, Western Com-missioner David Rusch and Eastern Commis-sioner Dallas Maxwell.
Daniel announced that the salary commit-tee meeting would be held Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1 p.m. He also reported that three bridge inspec-tion reports had been re-ceived.
� e minutes from Sep-tember 30 were corrected and approved.
Daniel reported receiv-ing a call from Sheri� Hu� man with a question
that possibly needed to be con� rmed with Pros-ecuting Attorney Gary Troxell. It was learned that the meeting with the auditors and their legal representative was a fol-low up meeting that was being addressed with several counties during this audit year and was of no concern at this time. State auditors having a le-gal representative is now normal procedure for the new follow up procedure regarding county audits. Darrell Moore and Pam Tillery of the state audit-ing department met with the commission and the sheri� .
Tillery gave a report on the revolving fund for
the sheri� and fuel usage. No logs were kept prior to Hu� man implement-ing the reports a� er tak-ing o� ce. A segregation of duties has now been tentatively implemented, with receipt, deposit and transporting money in progress. � e bond ac-count is not as timely as they would like and the fee account is not depos-ited in order of receipt; however, the auditors did acknowledge that the sys-tem had improved from the previous administra-tion.
� e feasibility study regarding the jail shows the numbers now aver-age seven a day. Over the previous eight years the
average was two to three, which throws the average into a tailspin consider-ing the increase.
Marlene DeClue met with the commission in
regard to a FEMA meet-ing regarding a town-ship letter that had been mailed out. DeClue wanted the commission to know that it has helped
the township o� cials to � ll out their reports, and wanted to thank the com-mission.
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Charles J. Trent, speed-ing 36/25, guilty plea, $45 � ne plus costs.
John Elder, speeding 25/15, guilty plea, $35 � ne plus costs.
Bradly S. Taylor, speed-ing 35/25, guilty plea, $35 plus costs.
Paul P. Walters, speed-
ing 50/35, guilty plea, $45 plus costs.
Pat Pickett, no helmet, guilty plea, $10 � ne.
Bernard Karan, prop-erty damage, guilty plea, $150 � ne plus costs.
Gregory Ross, property damage, FTA, summons issued.
John B. Meyer, third de-gree assault (non tra� c), FTA, summons issued.
Tonya Jodawn Trent, speeding 52/35, FTA, summons issued.
Matthew E. Hagston, speeding 35/25, FTA, summons issued.
Casey W. Morris, ani-mal at large, summons issued.
� omas C. Reid, animal at large, summons issued.
RECORDS/LEGALSBRIEFS
All briefs are also posted on the calender at www.lamardemocrat.com.
DIDN’T GET YOUR FILL OF METRO BBQ at the Lamar Fair? � e problem has been solved! � e club will be set up on the Legacy Farm and Lawn park-ing lot on Sunday, Nov. 10, beginning at 12 noon. � ere will be takeout of chicken or sausage for $9 and ribs, $10.THE GOLDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT will hold its Veterans’ Day assembly on Friday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m., in the school’s gymnasium. In order to recog-nize all attending veterans, contact the school at 417-537-8311 to provide information that will be present-ed by faculty and students. Refreshments will follow the assembly.THE BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY WILL have free Windows 8 Basics training on Friday, Nov. 1, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. For information or to sign up contact the library at 417-682-5355.BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, south of Nevada, is holding a revival. Brother By-ron Smith from Bu� alo is featured nightly at 7:30 p.m. Call 398-2622 about Sunday night’s start time. Pastor is Brother Gary Scurlock from Nixa. Every-one is welcome.LOCKWOOD R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT students and faculty will host a Veterans’ Day program on Monday, Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m., at the high school gym. � e program will honor all American veterans and their families. Lockwood FCCLA will serve refresh-ments for veterans and their families prior to the pro-gram at 9:45 a.m. in the high school cafeteria.THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL THEATER De-partment will present “Only An Orphan Girl” by Henning Nelms on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8 and 9, 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 10, 1 p.m., at Memorial Hall in Lamar. � is is an all ages show and tickets can be purchased at the door.THE BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY WILL be closed for Veterans’ Day on Monday, Nov. 11. � ey will reopen Tuesday at 10 a.m.A HARVEST REVIVAL WITH EVANGELIST Ron Mills will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 800 Je� erson St., Lamar, on Sunday, Nov. 3 through Wednesday, Nov. 6. Services will be held at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, and at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 4-6. � e public is invited. A nursery will be available. For information call the church at 683-3390.MIDWEST XPLOSION NORTH CLUB volleyball tryouts will be held Sunday, Nov. 10, and Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Nevada Community Center, 110 S. Ash St. A club wide informational meeting will be held November 10, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., with 15-18 tryout at 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 14 and under, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tryouts on November 13 will be from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., for all ages. � ose trying out need to be HOA registered prior and bring HOA card. For information call Eby Mooney at 214-3801.FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LAMAR will host former basketball coach Chuck Williams on Satur-day, Nov. 2, 5:30 p.m. Coach Williams coached at MSSU in Joplin and at MSU in Spring� eld. Men and children of all ages are invited to attend. Pulled pork will be served at 5:30 p.m. Heart’s Cry men’s quartet will also be singing that evening. First Baptist Church is located at 1301 E. 6th St. For information call the church o� ce at 682-3538.A FIVE WEEK GRIEF SUPPORT Group will meet every Monday evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Lamar United Methodist Church, 9th and Poplar, from October 21 to November 18. For more informa-tion call Hospice Compassus at 682-3809 or Daniel Funeral Home, 682-5518. Mike Funderburgh, hos-pice bereavement coordinator with Hospice Com-passus, will be the facilitator.BCAWS WILL MEET WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 12 noon, at Denny’s in Lamar. For information call 682-3363.THE RETIRED EDUCATORS OF THE Barton County Area will meet Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the Lamar Christian Church Fellowship Hall. � e guest speaker will be Judd Chesnut. Breakfast will be avail-able at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting will begin at 9 a.m. A sign-up sheet will be available for the December 4 meeting. Remember to bring non-perishable items for Nathan’s Place.THE JASPER SURVIVING SPOUSES WILL meet � ursday, Nov. 7, 5 p.m., at Sharon’s Family Restau-rant. � e group will eat from the menu. All widows and widowers are welcome. Come and join the fun.AL WILLIAMSON IS VERY ILL AND would ap-preciate hearing from his friends. Al and his late wife Jean ran a beauty shop in Liberal before he became the director of the Barton County Ambulance Dis-trict for 15 years. He is now under hospice care. Cards can be sent to him at 23997 Illinois, Shell Knob, Mo. 65747.A CHICKEN NOODLE DINNER WILL BE held Saturday, Nov. 2, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Jasper Unit-ed Methodist Church, 122 N. 1st St.. Pick up or carry out will also be available. � ere will be a silent auc-tion. Adults are $6, children two to 12, $3 and un-der 2 are free.A FREE MOVIE MATINEE WILL BE shown Mon-day, Nov. 4, 1 p.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. Call the library at 682-5355 for movie title and details. Anyone over 18 is invited to attend. Re-freshments will be served.LUNCH TO HONOR LOCAL VETERANS will be hosted by the Lamar Rotary Club at 12 noon on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Memorial Hall. All veterans and spouses are invited but must R.S.V.P. to 682-5518 by Tuesday, Nov. 5, if a Rotarian has not contacted them.GOLDEN CITY LIONS CLUB WILL have their � sh fry on Monday, Nov. 4, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Golden City Community Building. � e cost is $7.THE BARTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPART-MENT will give a � u vaccine clinic on October 30, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Private pay or bring Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage or Medicaid card. For information call 417-682-3363.
EMI BLANCHARD
JOPLIN-Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Christ’s Church of Oronogo for Emily Kay “Emi” Blanchard, 36, Jo-plin, who died Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin due to complications of childbirth. Pastor Ken Ansley o� ciated. Burial was in the Oronogo Cem-etery.
Arrangements were un-der the direction of Dan-iel Funeral Home, Lamar.
A memorial service will be held in Iowa at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Car-son and Eleana Blanchard Fund, in care of the fu-neral home.
Condolences may be sent at www.danielfuner-alhome.net.
Survivors include her husband, Andrew Blanchard, of the home; a two-year-old son, Carson Blanchard and a new-born daughter, Eleana Rose Blanchard; her fa-ther, Paul James, Stanley, Iowa; her mother, Nancy James, Oelwein, Iowa; maternal grandparents, Bob and Jeanine Paschal, Oelwein, Iowa; a sister, Jenn James, Minneapolis, Minn.; three brothers and their wives, Aaron and Amanda James, Oelwein, Iowa, Adam and Ra-chael James, Farmington, Minn. and Justin James and � ancé Kayla, Janes-ville, Iowa; her parents-in-law, Richard and Peggy Blanchard; two brothers-in-law, Daniel and Jacob Blanchard, Lamar; two sisters-in-law, Jinnifer
Loum, Spring� eld, and Megan Blanchard, La-mar; three nephews and four nieces.
Her paternal grandpar-ents, Kenneth and Violet James, and a niece, Brian-na Dawn James, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Blanchard was born Jan. 21, 1977, at Manchester, Iowa, to Paul and Nancy (Pas-chal) James. Growing up on an Iowa farm, she enjoyed nature and fos-tered a God-given tal-ent for growing any type of plant or � ower. A� er high school she attended Ozark Christian Col-lege in Joplin and SMSU in Spring� eld, earning degrees in business and horticulture. A life-long learner, she was currently enrolled in on-line cours-es. She was a service desk associate at the Webb City Walmart, where she had worked for many years. She was an active mem-ber of Christ’s Church of Oronogo.
She married Andrew Blanchard on Nov. 1, 2011.
KAREN KAYARNOLD
LAMAR-A memo-rial service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Dan-iel Funeral Home for Karen Kay Mallumian Arnold, 67, Lamar, who died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, at Barton County Memorial Hospital. Rev. Mark Gar� eld o� ciated.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gina Sharp’s Scholarship Fund PSU in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be le� at www.danielfuner-
alhome.net.Survivors include her
husband, Kenneth; two daughters, Sam and Aar-on Brown, Joplin, and Beth and Todd McCoy, Mountain Home, Ark.; two stepsons, James and Monica Arnold, Wichita, Kan., and Charles Ar-nold, Spring� eld; a step-daughter, Melody and Jimmy Clark, Frostproof, Fla.; a brother, Tom and Sherry Sharp, Green� eld; grandchildren, Sarah, Brent and Becky, Noah and Caroline, Kaleb, Kyle, Emily, Elizabeth, SaMara, Celses, Dawson and Hunter and Char-lie; great-grandchildren, Hailey and Sierra; an aunt and uncle, Ross and Skeeter Weaver and a cousin/sister, Aneta Gay Downey.
Mrs. Arnold was born Aug. 31, 1946, at West Plains, to Winfred Calder and Irene Caroline (Ho-bart) Sharp. She worked as an EMT from 1975 to 1980 as a paramedic and from 1980 to 1985 at the Barton County Am-bulance District. Upon graduating from Mis-souri Southern State Col-lege in 1986 with a degree in Nursing, she began working at Barton Coun-ty Memorial Hospital as nurse manager of the Emergency Department until 2006.
She married Kenneth Arnold on Sept. 17, 2005, at Spring� eld.
DR. THOMAS MARTIN
RURAL LAMAR-A memorial service is be-ing planned for later this month for Dr. � omas Wilson Martin, 89, rural
Lamar, who died Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, at Barton County Memorial Hospi-tal.
Arrangements are un-der the direction of Dan-iel Funeral Home, Lamar.
Survivors include a son, � omas W. Martin, Jr., Jerico Springs; two daughters, Dr. Chris-tine Martin, Lamar, and Marilyn Nance, Sheldon; a brother, Gene Martin, Arizona; a sister, Lorene “Sis” York, Harvard, Ill.; six grandchildren, Lewin Nance, Gunner Knight, Michael Knight, Heather Anderson, Shelby Martin and Shayne Martin; four great-grandchildren and a large extended family.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bruce Martin and Kent Martin, and a grand-daughter, Lorene Nance.
Dr. Martin was born March 12, 1924, at La-mar, to Ralph and Lorene “Sis” (Wills) Martin. He entered in the U.S. Army during World War II and was wounded by shrap-nel while serving in Ger-many and was awarded a Purple Heart. A� er earn-ing a doctoral degree in veterinary science from Kansas State University in 1962, he owned and op-erated a veterinary clinic in Quinter, Kan., special-izing in large animals and farm medicine. His pas-sion was horses and he continually engineered a genetic breeding program that he had developed in 1954.
In 1972 he accepted a USDA position as veteri-narian in charge of three plants in the Greenville, Texas area, where he worked for 25 years, retir-ing in 1995. Moving back to Barton County in 1996, Dr. Martin enjoyed his horses, was always ready for the challenge of a chess game and � nally had time to foster his artistic talent by painting. He was an avid reader, Bible scholar and an active member of Lamar Church of Christ.
He married Helen Mae Janssens in 1957. She died May 6, 2005.
BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: November 4-8MONDAY- Barbecue
chicken, buttered peas, sliced carrots, wheat roll, tropical fruit, co� ee/tea/milk.
TUESDAY- Ham and beans, seasoned spinach, oven hash browns, corn-bread, cinnamon apple-
sauce, co� ee/tea/milk.WEDNESDAY- Roast
beef and gravy, Harvard beets, cauli� ower, wheat roll, sliced pears, co� ee/tea/milk.
THURSDAY- Spaghet-ti with meatballs, dark green leafy salad, but-
tered corn, tomato juice, garlic roll, frozen sherbet, co� ee/tea/milk.
FRIDAY- Cheeseburg-er on bun, baked beans, sweet potato fries, orange juice, cake with fruit, cof-fee/tea/milk.
LEGALSNOTICE OF
TRUSTEE`S SALEFor default under the
terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Jacob Good
and Kimberly Good, as Husband and Wife, dated May 18, 2001, recorded on May 22, 2001 as Document No. 1217, in Book 464, Page
351, O� ce of the Recorder of Deeds, Barton County, Missouri, the undersigned
see LEGALS, page 4B
GREENFIELD MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT
� e following have � led a marriage license appli-cation with the Barton County Recorder’s O� ce:
Herbert Michael Wat-son, 56, Lamar, and Don-na Lynn Graham, 49, La-mar.
Ricky Paul Fast II, 28, Liberal, and Andrea Ce-leste Swearingen, 36, La-mar.
DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS
MENU
MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS
4B • Wednesday, October 30, 2013 www.lamardemocrat.com Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO
Successor Trustee will on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 12:00 PM at theWest Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, in Lamar, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:
All that part of the Southwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter of Section twelve (12), Township thirty-one (31), Range thirty-one (31), Barton County, Missouri, described as follows: Beginning at a point 373.62 feet East and 179.53 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Southwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter, thence North 1 degree 07 minutes East, along the East right-of-way line of the East outer-road of U.S. Highway No. 71, 179.53 feet; thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes East 485.27 feet; thence South 1 degree 07 minutes West, 179.53 feet; thence North 89 degrees 29 minutes West 485.27 feet to the point of beginning,
to satisfy said debt and costs.
Martin, Leigh, Laws & Fritzlen, P.C.
Successor TrusteeRichard L. Martin, Vice
President(816) 221-1430
www.mllfpc.com(Good, 5999.320, Publication Start: 10/16/2013)
MARTIN, LEIGH,LAWS & FRITZLEN, P.C., AS SUCCESSOR
TRUSTEE, IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT
AND ANY INFORMATION
OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT
PURPOSE.10-16,23,30,11-6-4tc
TRUSTEE’S SALEIN RE: Patricia JMcCarthy marriedChrist J McCarthy Trustee’s Sale:
For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Patricia J McCarthy married Christ J McCarthy dated December 23, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Barton County, Missouri as Document No. 2005-2399 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Wednesday, November 13,
2013 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 4:55 PM), at the West Front Door of the Court House, City of Lamar, County of Barton, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Barton County, State of Missouri, to wit: ALL LOT 8, IN BLOCK 37 OF PARRY’S 3RD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LAMAR, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, CONTAINING 0.26 ACRES, MORE OR LESS AND SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS OF RECORD AND ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1100, AS AMENDED.to satisfy said debt andcost.
MILLSAP & SINGER,P.C.,
Successor Trustee612 Spirit Drive
St. Louis, MO 63005(636) 537-0110
File No: 155349.111313.315029
FCNOTICE
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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IN THE 28TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT,
BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Judge or Division: JAMES R BICKEL, Case Number: 13B4-JU00032In the Interest of: D.T.S.LISA ABBOTT, Juvenile Officer, Plaintiff vs.DIONA VALDEZ-DOHLE, Mother andROBERT L SEASON, Father, Defendants
Notice Upon Order for Service By Publication
Termination of Parental Rights
The State of Missouri to defendants, Dione Heather-Valdez-Dohle, mother, and Robert Lee Seaton, father, of the above-named juvenile.
You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in
the Circuit Court of Barton County, State of Missouri, at LAMAR, the object and general nature of which is the termination of your parental rights in and to the above-named juvenile.
You are further notified, pursuant to Section 211.462.2 RSMo., of your right to have counsel, and if you request counsel and are financially unable to employ counsel, counsel shall be appointed by the Court.
The names of all the parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address of the plaintiff is Brandi McInroy, Juvenile Officer, 100 W. Cherry, Suite #9, Nevada, MO 64772.
You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within forty-five (45) days after the Oct. 16, 2013 (date) judgment by default will be rendered against you.
Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit Court at
11:33 (time) on Oct. 8, 2013 (date).
s-Karen Hines, Clerk10-16,23,30,11-6-4tc
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISION
In the Estate of HELEN ELIZABETH GRIESHAMMER, Deceased, Estate No. 11B4-PR00025.NOTICE OF FILING OF
FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR
DISTRIBUTIONTO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HELEN ELIZABETH GRIESHAMMER, Deceased:
You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal/real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and
for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, on November 14, 2013, or as may be continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement.
GEORGE D. NICHOLSNICHOLS & NICHOLS
206 West 10th StreetLamar, Missouri
(417) 682-6003s-MICHELLE LOU
BICKNELLPersonal Representative
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISION
In the Estate of:DORMA BRADLEY, Deceased, Estate No. 13B4-
PR00006 NOTICE OF FILING
OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND
PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DORMA BRADLEY, DECEASED:You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the
legals
see LEGALS, page 5B
816 W. 12th, Westview CenterLamar, Missouri 64759
417-682-6543 • www.realtor.com
CONNEE FORRESTER REALTY, LLC
MOVE-IN READY: 4 Bdrm, 2 ba on 3/4 ac. New windows, deck patio.40 Acres - Barton-Vernon County Line. Fenced & cross fenced, pond.
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UNIQUE TWO STORY COTTAGE. Arched doorways and fl exible space add character. 2 Spacious Bedrooms, 1.5 bath. Fireplace, basement, garage + carport. Great yard, deck. Updates include newer HVAC.
GOOD LOCATION INCLUDED: 2 Bdrm, 1 spacious bath. Hi-Eff CH, CA. Updated KIT includes appliances. 18’x23’ deck over-looks large, shady, fenced yard. 1.5 c attd garage. Storage bldg. w/concrete fl oor.
AFFORDABLE 3-4 Bedroom, 2 bath on large lot close to Lamar Park. Updated KIT, CH/A, New Roof, 2 car attached garage, covered patio.
TWO ACRES, THREE BEDROOM, 1 bath. Spacious Kitchen-Dining combina-tion. Large Living Room. Appliances sell with home. Patio. Detached 2 car garage. Rural water. Golden City schools. $33,000.
SOLDSOLD
BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN open to breakfast & formal dining. Warm & in-viting Living Rm w/frpl overlooks landscaped lawn w/awesome covered patio. Full brick, beautiful hardwd fl oors, 3 spacious bedrms, 2 baths. Newer 30-yr roof. Twister Safe.
MAYBE THE BEST BUY IN TOWN: All brick three bedroom, 2.5 bath. Living room, family room with fi replace, covered patio, storage bldg. Fenced back yard, nice shade trees, walking distance to Lamar Lake.NEW PRICE
NEW PRICE
Legals, continued from page 3B
Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO www.lamardemocrat.com Wednesday, October 30, 2013 • 5B
successors in interest to the personal/real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, on November 21, 2013, or as may be continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement.
s-Donita KiddDONITA KIDD, P.R.
621 Stonebrook Ct.Chesterfield, MO 63005
Telephone: 636-730-3221
Belinda S. EllistonAttorney at Law
KADERLY & KADERLY114 West 10th Street
Lamar, MO 64759(417) 682-6061
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISION
In the Estate of: EVELYN L. TIDBALL, Deceased, Estate No. 13B4-PR00029
NOTICE OF FILINGOF FINAL
SETTLEMENT ANDPETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EVELYN L. TIDBALL, DECEASED:
You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal/real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, on December 4, 2013, or as may be continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement.
/s/ Alonzo L. Tidball
ALONZO L. TIDBALL, P.R.
168 SW 80th RoadJasper, MO 64755
Telephone: 417-394-2710Belinda S. Elliston
Attorney at LawKADERLY & KADERLY
114 West 10th StreetLamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-606110-30,11-6,13,20-4tc
In Re: John Ganger Jr., a single personTRUSTEE`S SALE - Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by John Ganger Jr., a single person dated 07/20/2006, and recorded on 08/25/2006 Document 2006-1522 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Barton County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 11/21/2013
at 1:00 PM at the West Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, Lamar, Mo. 64759, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit:A TRACT COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF EAST HALF OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 33, RANGE 33, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND RUNNING THENCE WEST 415 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE SOUTH 196 FEET, THENCE WEST 256
FEET, THENCE NORTH 196 FEET, THENCE EAST 256 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING..SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE CORPORATIONSUCCESSOR TRUSTEEwww.substitutetrusteecorp.comPublished in the Lamar DemocratFile #: GANJOBA1First publication date 10/30/2013
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We are taking bids for snow removal for the 2013-14 season. Call Connie at Prairie Plains 417-682-3694 for specifications. Must be able to do parking lots and sidewalks. Deadline for bids is November 8, 2013.
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LegaLs/cLassifiedsLegals, continued from page 4B
Need to Advertise?Contact Melissa Little417-682-5529 ext. 62
CLASSIFIEDSAnnouncements
Alcoholics Anony-mous meets every Sun-day, 5 p.m. and Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., in the base-ment of Lamar Memo-rial Hall, 1104 Broad-way. Big Book Study is the second Tuesday of each month. All meet-ings are nonsmoking.
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings - Wednes-days, 7:30 p.m., 1104 Broadway, Memorial Hall Basement.
Free Walnuts – You pick up. 682-2834.
Services Offered
House Leveling - Floor joists, sill plates, rim joists replaced. Don't have a mess, call the best! 46-years in busi-ness. Larry's General Contracting, 417-623-8105.
Appliance Repair. Ap-pliance parts. Miller’s Country Corner. 417-884-2684.Employment
Drivers, 60,000+, CDL-
A, $2500 sign on, 1 month exp. Same Day Pay! Free Health Ins, No CDL? Free training! On-line app @ www.trailin-er.com 800-769-3993.
Teacher Aide: Want to work in a nurturing en-vironment as part of a vital, energetic team who work with three and four year old chil-dren? Economic Secu-rity Corporation has a position available for a full-time Teacher Aide in our Lamar Head Start Center. Must have or be able to obtain Class “C” CDL, have a high school diploma or equivalency and one to three months child care experience, or equivalent combination of education and experi-ence, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Start-ing pay for this full-time position is $8.28 per hour, 30 hours per week. Submit complet-ed agency application and/or resume by No-vember 4, 2013 to Eco-nomic Security Cor-poration, Attn: Job No. TA-L10-01 at 302 S. Jo-plin, or mail to PO Box 207, Joplin, MO 64802, or email to [email protected]. Applica-
tions available online @ www.escswa.org. EOE.
Garage Sales
Sanders - Inside Sale – November 1 and 2, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1705 Lexington St., Lamar. Books, kitchen items and many other misc. Rain or shine. No ear-ly sales.
Miscellaneous For Sale
Appliances: Mostly new. Some used. Also appliance parts. Miller’s Country Corner. 417-884-2684
Close Out Sale – All front load Washer/Dry-er pairs – Pedestals in-cluded. Regularly $1895 to $2695, now any pair $1495. Miller’s Country Corner, 417-884-2684.
Save On Heating Bills. Cabinet infrared heat-ers. Low price – top quality. Miller’s Country Corner, 417-884-2684.
$25 Off New Gas and Electric Ranges – Oc-tober and November. Holiday cooking time is near. Or we will repairs yours. Miller’s Country
Corner, 417-884-2684.
Pets & Supplies
Free Cute Kittens, 6 weeks old. Call 417-537-8406 or 417-682-4745.
Free To Good Homes – 4 young Kittens. 417-214-3078.
"Publisher's notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it il-legal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination be-cause of race, color, re-ligion, sex, handicap, familial status, or na-tional origin, or inten-tion to make any such preference limitation, or discrimination. We will not knowingly ac-cept any advertising for real estate, which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby in-formed that all dwell-ings advertised are available on an equal op-portunity basis".
Mobile Homes for Rent
Are You Ready To
Move? We have 2 bed-room trailers and hous-es ready to rent. Two rental references a must. 682-2636.
Apartments
Vacancy - Scottsdale Apartments - Senior Citizens Housing. Call 682-3589. Mo. TDD 1-800-735-2966. Equal Opportunity Hous-ing. Handicapped units available. Located at 17th and Lexington.
1 Bedroom Apartment nicely furnished or un-furnished. Pool, rec room and laundry. Free cable/HBO, water and trash. Short leases avail-able. $200 security de-posit. No pets! In Ne-vada. Starting at $345. 417-667-2633.
Sheldon Apartments - Nice 1 bedroom apart-ments, furnished or un-furnished. All utilities paid. Starting at $370 per month. Call 417-667-2633.
Homes For Rent
House For Rent – 710
Grand. Very spacious 2 bedroom, attached ga-rage, central heat/air, re-frigerator. Available Oc-tober 13. $450 month, $400 deposit. R&R Rentals, Rosalee Potter, 682-5668.
Clean, Solid, 2 bed-room house. CH/AC; large garage. Appliances included. Prefer no pets. $450 month, $450 dam-age deposit. 802 Tru-man, Lamar. 417-230-1461.
House For Rent in La-mar – 3 bedroom, ga-rage. Being renovated. Available soon. Prefer no smoking, no pets. $540/ mo + sec. dep. Call 417-682-1464.
Homes For Sale
For Sale: (Golden City) 3 Bdrms, 2 bath, 1405 sq. ft. detached garage, workshop. $38,500. Great buy! Call Tom Bailey Realtor, 417-682-1648, Charles Burt Homefolks, 417-358-6088.
Great Building Sites: Inside city limits. 1 ½, 2, 3,
5
or more acres available. Call Tom Bailey Realtor, 417-682-1648, Charles Burt Homefolks, 417-358-6088.
For Sale (Lamar) 2 bdrm, 2 baths, 1604 sq. ft. cedar siding, many extras. All applianc-es stay. Deck. Move in ready! Call Tom Bailey Realtor, 417-682-1648, Charles Burt Home-folks, 417-358-6088.
For Sale: 3 bdrms, 1 bath, 1936 square feet, sunroom, corner lot, un-finished basement/cel-lar, recent updates, (La-mar). Call Tom Bailey Realtor, 417-682-1648, Charles Burt Home-folks, 417-358-6088.For Sale (Golden City) 4 bdrm, 3 ½ baths, 2300+ sq. ft., fireplace, 3 car ga-rage, double lot, sepa-rate living quarters pos-sible. Call Tom Bailey Realtor, 417-682-1648, Charles Burt Home-folks, 417-358-6088.
For Sale: 2 bdrm, 1 bath, needs TLC, ga-rage, .77 acre (5 lots). Call Tom Bailey Realtor, 417-682-1648, Charles Burt Homefolks, 417-358-6088.
6B • Wednesday, October 30, 2013 www.lamardemocrat.com Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013Thunderstorms
High: 67° Low: 56°Sunrise: 7:40 a.m. Sunset: 6:21 p.m.Moonrise: 3:35 a.m. Moonset: 4:02 p.m.UV Index: 2 (Low) Humidity: 91%Precipitation: 70% Cloud Coverage: 95%Moon Phase: Waning CrescentWind Speed: 18 Mph out of the South
Thursday, October 31, 2013Showers
High: 62° Low: 42°Sunrise: 7:41 a.m. Sunset: 6:20 p.m.Moonrise: 4:35 a.m. Moonset: 4:35 p.m.UV Index: 4 (Moderate) Humidity: 80%Precipitation: 40% Cloud Coverage: 46%Moon Phase: Waning CrescentWind Speed: 13 Mph out of the West/Southwest
Friday, November 1, 2013Sunny
High: 63° Low: 39°Sunrise: 7:42 a.m. Sunset: 6:18 p.m.Moonrise: 5:37 a.m. Moonset: 5:10 p.m.UV Index: 4 (Moderate) Humidity: 61%Precipitation: 0% Cloud Coverage: 0%Moon Phase: Waning CrescentWind Speed: 10 Mph out of the West/Northwest
Saturday, November 2, 2013Sunny
High: 59° Low: 37°Sunrise: 7:43 a.m. Sunset: 6:17 p.m.Moonrise: 6:42 a.m. Moonset: 5:49 p.m.UV Index: 4 (Moderate) Humidity: 62%Precipitation: 0% Cloud Coverage: 0%Moon Phase: Waning CrescentWind Speed: 10 Mph out of the Northwest
Sunday, November 3, 2013Mostly Sunny
High: 61° Low: 47°Sunrise: 7:44 a.m. Sunset: 6:16 p.m.Moonrise: 7:49 a.m. Moonset: 6:33 p.m.UV Index: 4 (Moderate) Humidity: 63%Precipitation: 0% Cloud Coverage: 8%Moon Phase: NewWind Speed: 12 Mph out of the South/Southeast
Monday, November 4, 2013Partly Cloudy
High: 61° Low: 50°Sunrise: 7:45 a.m. Sunset: 6:15 p.m.Moonrise: 8:56 a.m. Moonset: 7:23 p.m.UV Index: 3 (Moderate) Humidity: 69%Precipitation: 30% Cloud Coverage: 53%Moon Phase: Waxing CrescentWind Speed: 14 Mph out of the South
Tuesday, November 5, 2013Showers
High: 59° Low: 44°Sunrise: 7:46 a.m. Sunset: 6:14 p.m.Moonrise: 10:01 a.m. Moonset: 8:19 p.m.UV Index: 3 (Moderate) Humidity: 75%Precipitation: 40% Cloud Coverage: 82%Moon Phase: Waxing CrescentWind Speed: 10 Mph out of the South/Southeast
MGE files winter natural gas ratesKANSAS CITY-Mis-
souri Gas Energy (MGE) has filed its winter rates with the Missouri Public Service Commission. The proposed rates are $.04 lower per hundred cubic feet than the rate charged during the 2012 heating season.
MGE was acquired by the Laclede Gas Com-pany of St. Louis in July. A spokesman for Laclede said the new rate would generate a savings of about $3.55 for an aver-age residential customer for the entire heating season as compared to the cost of the 2012 sea-
son. The rate appears on bills as “cost of gas” and represents the wholesale price that MGE must pay for the natural gas it dis-tributes to its customers. Its price is not regulated by the commission and is primarily determined by available supply, custom-er demand, and weather.
If approved, which is likely, the new rates will go in effect November 1.
This seasonal filing is unrelated to a general rate increase that MGE requested in September. That increase, if all of it is granted, would increase customers’ monthly bills
by about $2.33. General rate increases require numerous hearings, and final decisions by the Public Service Commis-sion usually require 11 months.
MGE operates and maintains more than 14,000 miles of pipe-line in its service area of western Missouri. It pro-vides natural gas service to approximately 507,500 customers including the communities of Lamar, Lamar Heights, Golden City, Lockwood, Sheldon, Jasper, El Dorado Springs, and Stockton.
Photo forLamar Democrat courtesy of Elizabeth DavisLexi Phipps, Kaitlyn Davis, Kara Morey and Elisea Daniels (pictured left to right) of Girl Scout Troop No. 61011 helped wrap and decorate shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child at the Lamar United Methodist Church.
Girl Scout Troop No. 61011 help with Operation Christmas Child
The Lamar Youth received first place and the Lamar community was awarded third place in Category 5 with population under 5,000 people at the MCB Conference.
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The awards banquet is an integral part of the MCB program, which is administered by the Mis-souri Community Better-ment Educational Fund. MCBEF is a not-for-profit organization made up of businesses, public utilities, community rep-
resentatives, federal and state agencies and indi-viduals.
Nathaniel Hawes, Tony Morgan, Alison Hawes, Lia Yeghoyants, Hannah Moyer, Tinsley Rutledge, Kenna Roland and Clay-ton Winslow represented Lamar. Elaine Davis, Ter-
sea Hawes and Melinda Mor-gan were adult sponsors. A special thank you to the many busi-nesses that offered items for the Lamar silent auction basket includ-ing the Bar-ton County Electric Co-
operative, Barton County Chamber of Commerce, City of Lamar and Tenth Street Farmers’ Mar-ket vendors. Thanks are extended to everyone for making Lamar a bet-ter place to live, work and raise families.
Lamar Democrat/Melody MetzgerDavid Freese takes time off from the
World Series to take in the Harvest Block Party held Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Lamar United Methodist Church. The day included music, food, carnival games and inflatables, a hayride and Trunk or Treat.
Lamar First Baptist Church’s Trunk or Treat
Lamar Democrat/Melody MetzgerBalloon artist and Lamar native Terry “T” Kelley of Jester Ministries entertained the youth Sunday
evening, Oct. 27, at the Lamar First Baptist Church, followed by Trunk or Treat.
Lamar United Methodist Church’s Harvest Block Party
