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By RICHARD COOPERDemocrat staff writer

richardcooper@lamardemocrat.com

LAMAR-Lamar Community Betterment judged residential Christmas lighting, December 16, and produced a list of win-ners different from last year. That is a part of the rules; no one is allowed to finish in the same place (first, second, or third) as they finished the year before.

In each ward, first place was awarded $20, and second and third places received $10 each. The prizes were provided by Lamar Community Better-ment and were in the form of Barton County Cash, which may be spent only in Barton County.

Judges were a combination of youth and adults. The Com-munity Betterment youth were members of the Lamar High School Student Council and 4-H Teen Leaders from across

Barton County. The adults were volunteers from Jasper.

In Ward 1, first place was Gary and Sheila Stevens, 603 Jackson. Second place was Dwight and Dorothy Parks, 300 Arbor Drive. Third place was Kent and Melissa Morey, 710 Wheeler Road.

In Ward 2, first place was David Howard, 403 Reavley Drive. Second place was John and Marsha Bary, 207 West 3rd. Third place was Geoff and Jackie Leininger, 207 Cherry.

In Ward 3, first place was Kevin and Amy Neher, 1606 Maple. Second place was Brian and Camma Griffith, 201 East 10th. Third place was Bill and Patricia Nixon, 901 Oak.

In Ward 4, first place was Cheryl Flores, 1100 East 19th. Second place was Don and Jane Miller, 101 East 20th. Third place was Phil and Tina VanKirk, 1105 East 18th.

Winner in the business cat-egory was Legacy Farm and Lawn, 510 West 12th.

Lamar Democrat/Richard CooperWard 2 winner, David Howard, 403 Reavley Drive.

Lamar Democrat/Richard CooperWard 1 winner, Gary and Sheila Stevens, 603 Jackson.

Lamar Democrat/Richard CooperWard 4 winner, Cheryl Flores, 1100 East 19th.

Lamar Democrat/Richard CooperWard 3 winner, Kevin and Amy Neher, 1606 Maple.

Fire causes major

damageThe Lamar Fire Depart-

ment responded to a struc-ture fire located at 307 E. 6th St., in Lamar, at 7:55 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The struc-ture is owned by Clyde Berry. The cause of the fire has been listed as a leak in the wood stove chimney, causing igni-tion in the attic. Major dam-age occurred in the central part of the structure.

Two people required medical treatment and were transported to Barton Coun-ty Memorial Hospital.

A passerby reported the fire.

The fire department re-sponded with two trucks and 17 firefighters and was on the scene for approximately 1 ½ hours. The city electric crew, Lamar Police Depart-ment and the Barton County Ambulance assisted the fire department. The Red Cross also responded to assist the family.

In God We Trust LLC announces collectors

showMINDENMINES-Dave

Sorrick of In God We Trust LLC has announced the dates and locations of the Original Collectors Show for 2014. The multi-hobby collectors event will make stops in Parsons, Kan; Osage Beach/Lake of the Ozarks and Joplin in 2014. The Original Collectors Shows feature local and regional vendors trading in coins, currency, gold, silver, sports cards, sports memorabilia, postcards, stamps and other small collectibles of interest to the collecting public. The shows are always open to the public free of charge and of-fer free parking.

Members of the public are encouraged to buy, sell and trade at the shows and to bring in items for free ap-praisal. The series of shows had its origins in Pittsburg, Kan. in 1989 and has visited several communities over the years.

The first event of the 2014 season will be the Parsons, Kan. Cool Collectibles Show

Inside or outside?By ROB WILSON

Pastor Lamar First

Christian Church

From the very moment we’re born… God begins to call to us. Like a lover pursu-ing his beloved, God courts, He woos, He pursues us. He doesn’t send actual flowers or chocolates or romantic cards… but through events in our lives we see His love, feel His promptings and admire His beauty. Through faith, we know that He is not only good, but worthy of our entire heart, mind and soul.

But some in our world have missed His calling. The noise of this world, rejection by oth-

ers, painful circumstances, or even self-centeredness have caused them to not see the flowers or chocolates or cards.

Many people have even slammed the door shut on God. Yet He will continue to send love into their lives with His message of life, hope and victory in His Son. And even though God has had the door shut in His face, because of His great love, He again will open it and send out His mes-sage of forgiveness, recon-ciliation and restoration in Christ. In spite of men throw-ing the door shut in rebellion, He will again open the door and send out His message of repentance, peace and joy in Jesus.

Some people keep closing the door on God for their en-tire life. But the day will come when what people have been doing to God, He will do to them: He will shut the door; not out of hate but out of pro-found sadness. And when God shuts it – it’s permanent. Death is a door that no man can open. So every person decides what side of the door he’ll stand on before the door is closed and locked. Inside or outside? Those on the inside sing this old popular song:

Jesus, lover of my soul.Jesus, I will never let you

go. You’ve taken me from the miry clay, You set my feet upon the rock I now know. I love you, I need you. Though

the world may fall, I’ll never let you go. My Savior, my closest friend I will worship you until the very end.

What about those on the outside?

Take heart, God is opening the door again right now… we call it the Christmas sea-son. Yes, it can get muddled with gross materialism and family squabbles… but it also spotlights the profound mys-tery of God clothing Himself with humanity. Immanuel – God with us. The message of Christmas is an invitation to know God. He’s still wooing. He’s still pursuing. He’s still courting. He still wants to pour His unfathomable love over a dying world.

see SHOW, page 3A

CDC discusses diesel services business coming to Lamar Heights

By RICHARD COOPERDemocrat staff writer

richardcooper@lamardemocrat.com

LAMAR-The monthly meet-ing of the board of directors of the Barton County Commu-nity Development Corpora-tion (CDC) focused on a new business that will be locating in Lamar Heights. Indepen-dent Diesel Services will lo-cate east and south of the La-marti Travel Plaza on a 60 by 100 foot parcel of land and

will serve the needs of diesel tractor-trailer rigs traveling on Interstate 49.

The owner is Jim Gillaspy of Enid, Okla., who operates a diesel services business in that city. He chose Lamar Heights because it is located on the in-terstate and is roughly midway between Kansas City and Tul-sa. Also, because Lamarti’s is a member of the A-Best truck stop network is believed to have influenced his decision.

CDC economic development director John Adams told the

board at the December 19 meeting that Gillaspy made the decision to open a business here in late September. He has already purchased the metal building that will house the fa-cility, and construction should start next February or March. It should be open for business in April. It will house three service bays, a tire changing operation, and an office. Ad-ams said between six and 10 persons should be employed during the first year of opera-tion, with that number to grow

in the years to follow. In his director’s report to the

board, Adams said a building expansion of Red Neck Blinds is expected to start in the first quarter of 2014. The expansion will be used for warehousing and storage.

At the conclusion of the meeting, officers were elected for the next term. Brian Brew-er will be president, Shawn Maberry will be vice-presi-dent, Tom Shaw will remain as secretary, and Bobbi Jeffries will remain as treasurer.

Water main break in Golden City prompts boil orderBy RICHARD COOPERDemocrat staff writer

richardcooper@lamardemocrat.com

GOLDEN CITY-A break in an eight inch water main in Golden City was discovered shortly after 9 a.m., Wednesday. Before the main could be repaired, the city’s two water towers were drained

to the point that a boil order was issued by the city as a precau-tion. The boil order was issued at 2:30, Wednesday afternoon.

Public Works Director Greg Lowe took a water sample to the Greene County Health Department, Thursday, for testing. Friday morning, the results of the test were received showing no con-tamination and that the water was approved for public consump-tion. The boil order was immediately lifted.

Safe travels and well wishes from all of us at theLamar Democrat!

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Coonfoot & Vicinity

By LOUISE OTT

Peeking out the door this early Monday morn-ing, with the heavy frost I thought it had snowed. I’m ready for winter to be over and some people said winter hasn’t even started yet, so not very encouraging.

Gary and Judy Nelson, Michael Nelson and Ella Mae Turpen enjoy going to dinner on Sunday at a restaurant.

Arbry Winans, Ray and Nicole Winans, Ray and Tristan and Elvin Winans Jr. and Durella were visi-tors of Marie Winans.

Kenneth Dee and Es-ther Archer and Louise Ott were visitors and dinner guests of George Straw.

Steve Patterson, pastor of Alba Friends Church non-profit organization, appreciates any donations from anyone. Plans are to serve coffee, pastries and chips. Anyone can call Steve’s cell phone at 417-793-3308 or home phone at 1-417-525-6107 and he can tell you more about the lunches and what days. The café is at 212 Main in Alba.

Louise Ott, Esther Ar-cher, George Straw, Lay-ton Straw Jr. and Albert Straw would like to say a big thank you to every-

one with calls and cards about our sister, Frances Roberts, 85, who died Wednesday, Nov. 20.

For-get-me-notsBy GAIL LEAMING

Did you know that Hit-ler and Obama are the only leaders that have their own logo picture? Now Obama’s is going to be on the gas stations that are giving free gas to mi-norities and poor that are on Obama Care to go to the hospital. If you have a job and work, then you have to find your own way to the hospital.

When the temperature finally got to 38 we made a trip to Racine to make the Journey to Bethlehem. If you didn’t get to see it, make a note to go next year. The church puts on a fantastic program with bells, singers and recita-tions. The trip lasts about an hour and is a walking tour of what Joseph and Mary had to go through just to get to the City of David. If you can’t walk that far, then they have golf carts to ride in. We got to visit with people camped along the way, the shepherds and every once in a while a Roman guard would ride up on a horse and check your papers or collect money (tax).

We happened to have

a delightful little four year old that was in our group that showed he was sharp as a tack. One stop showed the group the maps they had made out of papyrus and gave directions. This little boy said he didn’t need the map because you could just follow the campfires along the path. They even had a camel along with the other animals. We were told over 7,000 came last year.

We are going to Mt. Mo-riah to watch the lights tonight. They are sup-posed to have lights like we watched in Oklahoma City, with music. Sunday, Kamala came to Carthage to go to Stone’s Throw Theater and lunch. It was a very funny comedy about a church Christ-mas play put on by three sisters. We had a good time. Delivering Christ-mas presents today since the weather is so pretty. Dorothy Miller, Clea Kl-eeman and myself are try-ing to collect stories and pictures of the Golden City School and the histo-ry up to the present date. If anyone has anything to show or tell, please con-tact us. We are going to try to make a book by the alumni banquet in No-vember.

Thank you Justin Craw-ford and Dianna Pyle for helping me work on the computer. Sometimes you have to work slowly for me to understand, but I

did finally get everything loaded for my sewing ma-chine.  Christmas music everyday and finishing up the wrapping. Even ole Bah Humbug is in the spirit. Made a trip around the towns to run errands today and thought I could rest tomorrow, but have just been informed we are going after quail tomor-row so best cut this short. Need to get these out by tonight.

Called Kim Stuart in Oklahoma City and just caught her before she left for home in Arkansas. She and Randy are my go to for info on the RV. She told me that Donna had fallen and broke her an-kle. Get well soon Don-na. She had just lost her husband Ted this month and didn’t need any more heartache. For the rest of my readers, also have a Merry Christmas.

SheldonBy DARLENE SHERIDAN

I received word of the death of Myrtle Hatfield Ferrell, age 85, at her home in California. She was a former resident of the Bellamy community and attended Sheldon High School; however, due to bus route changes she attended her senior year and graduated from El Dorado Springs. She is survived by a daugh-ter, Janet Moore, of the

home and grandchildren and one brother, Gerald Hatfield. Funeral services were held in California.

The family of Eliza-beth Brown held an ear-ly Christmas gathering on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Moore-Few Community Room in Nevada. Fam-ily members from Rog-ers, Ark., Diamond, Lee’s Summit and Sheldon were present to enjoy the day.

Sheldon Christian Church held their holiday dinner following morn-ing services on Sunday, Dec. 15, with a large crowd attending. Several members were delivered to members unable to at-tend.

The Sheldon Vision Committee met Monday, Dec. 16, at the Christian church, with plans being made for the presentation in January to the Drury architect students.

The Sheldon School Christmas Music Concert was held Monday night at the school auditorium. Students in kindergar-ten thru sixth grade per-formed Christmas songs. The fifth grade beginner’s band joined the junior and senior high bands for several numbers. During the evening Sheldon May-or Jerod Lamb presented the awards for the Christ-mas lighting contest to Larry Gardner, first place; Debbie Huggins, second place and Josh Lamb, third place. The kinder-

garten class won the food collection contest.

Sheldon R-8 basketball teams traveled to Bro-naugh Tuesday evening, Dec. 17 for three games. Bronaugh defeated Shel-don boys junior varsity and girls team and Shel-don boys winning 45 to 36. Sheldon travels to Rich Hill Thursday eve-ning and to Golden City on Friday.

The Christmas program will be presented Sunday, Dec. 22, at Sheldon Chris-tian Church at 10 a.m. A candle lighting service will be held at the Chris-tian church on December 24, at 6 p.m.

I accompanied Phyl-lis Sprenkle and Eileen Leininger to Joplin on Wednesday to celebrate Eileen’s birthday. Delo-res Honey joined us for lunch.

Dorothy Cross called to inform me that Kenneth Roland, age 91 of Graves Mills, had entered a nurs-ing home for rehabilita-tion following a stroke. Kenneth is a former resident and neighbor of Dorothy’s in the Bellamy community and attended Sheldon High School, graduating in 1940.

I received word Tuesday of the death of a special friend since 1934, Ann Irene Irwin Wolf, age 91. Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m., with visitation on Thursday evening at Ferry Funeral Home.

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“What we have a right to expect of the

American boy is that he shall turn out to be a

good American man.”LAMAR COUNTRY CLUBWINTER BRIDGE

CLUBBetty Gideon was the

hostess Tuesday, Dec. 17. The winners were Kathy Jenkins, first, and Rosalee Potter, second.

There will be no meet-ings on December 24 and 31.

The hostess on Janu-ary 7, 2014, will be Kathy Jenkins.

SHELDON JOLLY SENIOR

CITIzENSSheldon Jolly Senior

Citizens met Tuesday at the Donaldson Build-ing for the monthly din-

ner. Sack lunches were enjoyed along with cake, cookies, candy and snacks.

Table grace was given by Joy Beeman. Those present were given a box of candy from Marie Polston and a letter from her was read, as she was unable to attend.

President Marj Ness called the meeting to or-der by leading the Pledge of Allegiance and gave the devotion with all reading the Lord’s Prayer in unison.

The minutes and trea-

surer report were read an approved. A thank you note for the cookie plates was read from Eileen Bordon and a Christmas greeting was read from Olive Ditmar.

Since December is the month for selection of of-ficers, a motion was made and seconded to retain all officers for another year.

The meeting adjourned to meet on January 7, at 1:30 p.m., with Pauline Stanwill as hostess. Roll call will be “How I spent New Year’s Eve”.

Following adjournment

the afternoon was spent playing dominoes.

CLUB NOTES

Excerpt from Thorpe’s Tantalizing Tidbits regarding Truman’s visit to Lamar

(Editor’s note: The following account was written by Helen Thorpe in a newslet-ter, Thorpe’s Tantaliz-ing Tidbits, that she wrote from1943-1945 for those serving in the Armed Forces during World War II.)

“My Mamma Done Told Me” – Well, she told me a lot of the facts of life, I’ll admit, but she neglected my education sadly, and so I came out of the Battle of the Elec-tric Fan minus part of my right thumb nail and a goodly slice of my right forefinger. All this pre-

vented my holding a pen for some time, and so I’m slow on writing. Can’t I think up the darndest excuses? They’re better than some of you manu-facture, at that!

Everything worked out even, tho. My cousin was here three weeks, then I lit in and finished my canning and cleaned the Old Home Place; for the Truman Celebration, and now that’s all done, I’m off again – or yet! Clubs start tomorrow and I hope to get lined up again in the old rut.

Speaking of the Tru-man Notification here, Lamar really put it over.

Joplin tried to steal the show and bring Truman up at 7:30, but Guy Ross and Raymond River got on the phone and told the head boys that if Jo-plin wanted to steal the show, they could erect the platform down there and have it. Since it was nationally advertised to come off here, tho, the big boys became very very sweet, and we got Truman here about four o’clock with seven bands, Assoc. Press men galore, Life Magazine Photogra-phers, Nat’l Broadcasting boys and big shot Sena-tors, machine politicians, hard-boiled women

politicians, pickpockets and plain-clothes men. Mel Ridgely donated 75 bucks to the light fin-gered gentry and I heard a Mr. Deering lost some, too.

Bourbon flowed like water. Some mixed drinks in the Court-yard, others stood in the middle of the street and guzzled their firewater. Sneed’s Café let so many in, so many out, and stayed closed next day to recuperate, and se-dans, hotel rooms, alleys and curbs became tem-porary bars. A Commit-teewoman came into the hotel early that day fol-

lowed by a man sweating under the load in a heavy cardboard box, sealed and labeled with a Nat’l brand name of liquor. She wanted a “safe” place to leave her sandwiches. I acted dumb then, but later when I saw her passing out the contents, I just had to say, “Lady, don’t look now, but your sandwiches are all wet.”

Lil’ Arthur Aull says Senator Whooses es-

timated the crowd at 10,000 people. Lamarites say it ran less than 5,000 souls, and I’ve seen larg-er crowds back when they had the drawings on Saturday afternoons. Remember? The many hot dog, pop and ham-burger stands lost money in most cases, and hun-dreds of pounds of ham-burger meat was unsold, see TIDBITS, page 3A

Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO www.lamardemocrat.com Wednesday, December 25, 2013 • 3A

Annie’s Project class scheduled in NevadaAre you a woman who

loves farming? Do you want to learn how to run your farm as a business? Do you want to learn how to do a better job of marketing or how to pass the farm to the next gen-eration? If so, then join Annie’s Project, a class designed just for farm-women. � is class is be-ing o� ered by University of Missouri Extension including seven evening sessions on Tuesdays, January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4 and 11. � e classes will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Crowder

College computer lab in Nevada.

Items being discussed include economics of land ownership, land rental contracts, under-standing Missouri fence laws, livestock and grain marketing, risk manage-ment, farm record keep-ing and taxes, business plans, how property is titled, insurance needs, � nancial statements, re-tirement and estate plan-ning, farm, learning to communicate and work with di� erent personali-ties, utilizing computers and the internet on the farm and much more.

� e course will be taught my University of Mis-souri Extension special-ists and will include guest speakers.

� e goal of the class is to empower farmwomen and help them make bet-ter management deci-sions through learning experiences, networking and by utilizing criti-cal � nancial resources. Participants come from a wide range of back-grounds and experienc-es, which gives them the opportunity to learn as much from one another as they do from instruc-tors.

� e class is being par-tially funded by a grant from the North Central Risk Management Cen-ter, however there is a cost of $75 for the seven week course to cover ad-ditional expenses. Class size will be limited to the � rst 20 women who reg-ister to ensure su� cient group interaction and one-on-one assistance.

For more information or to request a brochure call or stop by the Ver-non County Extension Center at 417-448-2560 or vernonco@missouri.edu.

at the Municipal Building at 112 South 17th, Par-sons, Kan. on Saturday, Feb. 8. � e Parsons’ show is a charity event for the Parsons Police O� cers Association and SKIL Re-

source Center, Inc., with the proceeds devoted to the youth of Parsons and the Labette County area.

� e Mid-Missouri Col-lectors Show will be held on Friday, March 21 through Sunday, March 23 at the Inn at Grand Glaize, 5142 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach.

� e � nal event of the year will be the Joplin Route 66 Collectors Show held at the Continental Ban-quet Center/Granny Sha� er’s Restaurant at 2802 N. Range Line Road on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Dealers, collectors and vendors interested in ob-taining tables or booths at

the shows are encouraged to contact Dave Sorrick at 620-423-6600 or email daves@pixius.net. Ap-plications for the events may also be obtained at the In God We Trust LLC website, www.border-townauctionhouse.com.

FRIENDS & FAMILY

The Golden City High School Class of 1955 met in Branson for the weekend. Those attending were Bill White, Charles Ritchey, Elsie (Stump) Ritchey, Marva (Patterson) LaFon, Delbert Stump, Sam Walker, Louise (Walker) Graham, Leota (Stevenson) Stump and sitting, Dawson Mitts.

The Good Samaritan Shop would like to congratulate Polly Tucker on her Certi� cate of Achievement and recognition by the Salvation Army for eight years as a bell ringer. She received two certi� cates and a Salvation Army bell. Polly has been the most faithful and reliable bell ringer and has helped raise money for the Christmas Project for almost eight years. Thank you, Polly! What you do for the community is appreciated. Tucker, left, is pictured with Pat Neely.

Golden City Class of 1955 meet in Branson

Tucker recognized by Salvation Army

Divines get together

� e descendents of Blanche Divine held a family reunion on November 24, in Appleton City. A ham and turkey dinner was enjoyed at the noon hour. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Karen � ompson and a get well card was signed by everyone to be sent to Larry Divine, who is recovering from surgery.

� ose attending were Claude Dean McDonald, Golden City; Patty Baugh, Carthage; Jacque and Tom Ball, Jasper; Robin Smith, Monett; Jordan Aus-tin, Kirksville; Kaylen Terry, Claudia, Keeton, Kyett and Arloe, Walnut Grove; Don, Ona and Todd Null and Maurice Clements, Lamar.

Also, Dan and Leslie Roncelli, Jenna, Lauryn and Drew, Odessa; Jarold Clements, Taberville; Mark and Nichole Leisten and Mackenzie and Emi, DeSo-to, Kan.; John and Sharon Walls, Blue Springs; Ran-dy and Lynn Buckman, Braylen, Brynn and Brooks, Lee’s Summit; Karen and Allan � ompson, Ray-town; Debbie and Danny Cashett, Liberty and Jamie Walls, Blue Springs.

Show, continued from page 1A

Tidbits, continued from page 2A

but Lamar looked beau-tiful and yards trimmed to a blade, � owers lovely, the square decorated, and windows shining. You should be proud to come from Lamar, and we’ll put on an even larg-er celebration, minus the

pickpockets and other evils when YOU (i.e. sol-diers serving in World War II) get home. Let’s see, food for 58 kids plus wives or sweethearts, 2 x 58 is 116 to feed. Well, I can do it, and sure will, if I can just get you all back

here.� e tragedy of Sheri�

Patterson’s and Sammy’s murder really outshad-owed the Truman a� air. Here was real grief, and it may go down as un-solved, but the o� cers are still working on it, you know. Mrs. Patterson is living at the jail until the new Sheri� is elected and takes his place in January, which means she will have time to de-cide at leisure her plans for the future. Josh Box is Acting Sheri� .

Lamar Democrat/Melody MetzgerThe American Red Cross recognized three ladies on Monday afternoon, Dec. 16, for their years of

dedicated service. Nell Finley Voorhees was recognized for over 50 years of service, beginning with the blood program at Lamar in 1967. Marie Banwart served for over 30 years and Edth Sitton for 31. Pictured are, sitting, left to right, Sitton, Voorhees and Banwart. Standing behind the three are, left to right, Donor Recruitment Manager of Blood Services Miquel A. Villasana and Floyd Banwart, husband of Marie.

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Christmas GreetinGs

By MELODY METZGERLamar Democrat

melodymetzger@lamardemocrat.com

“Count your blessings, name them one by one”…. That is probably one of my favorite hymns and one that we sang at church services the Sunday be-fore Thanksgiving. Broth-er Robb’s sermon was cen-tered on doing just that, as well as showing our appreciation for all that we are thankful for. This got me to thinking about all that has transpired in my life over the last year. I think back on it now and wonder how I ever made

it through, but with help from above I did and am now blessed in so many ways because of it all.

It started out about this time last year when my son Jud informed me that he and Meghan had bought a house in Webb City and would be mov-ing from my mom’s house. This was something I knew was eventually go-ing to happen, but really didn’t want to have to deal with it. Unfortunately, life has a way of slapping one in the face sometimes. Thank goodness it was a relatively painless ordeal. Right after that transpired my grandson Landon was

born one month prema-ture, but perfect in every way. Due to complica-tions on his mommy’s part Landon had to be delivered in Springfield, so now both of my grand-sons were born there!

Landon was a beauti-ful healthy baby boy and has continued to grow and enrich my life in so many ways. He just start-ed walking a month or so back and now is going full steam ahead. When I was over the other night he ran to me with his arms open, which was a first, and a big smile on his face. Needless to say I scooped him up and gave him a big hug. What a joy he is in my life.

As soon as the first of the year was over I had to tackle clearing out a house that had been oc-cupied by family since the 1940’s. As I’ve said before,

no one ever moved out, they just moved in on top of the other! Well, I got done what had to be done and got ‘er sold to a won-derful individual that has breathed new life into it, complete with a new fam-ily to love it. I still drive by regularly to keep tabs on it and it does my heart so much good to see it look-ing so nice. Mom might never forgive me for sell-ing it, but I know she would be pleased with the way it is being taken care of.

While all this was go-ing on I was told by Doug and Rayma that they were looking into the possibil-ity of selling the Demo-crat. Oh my… I’ve been employed by the paper for 29 years and just took for granted that I would al-

ways be here. Well, many months later (what some-times seemed like a life-time), I’m still here and working for some great individuals. I have done things I never thought possible and have sur-vived. I have also widened myself to new experienc-es, meeting new people and have been blessed to have them in my life.

Another event was see-ing Jud and Meghan get-ting married with all my family and friends sur-rounding me. What a true blessing that was. There were many that could not make it, that’s what hap-pens when your family is scattered all across the

United States. The ones that mattered the most celebrated with us and we had a wonderful reunion. It was nice to finally get together for something good!

Now I’m looking for-ward to Christmas and getting my grandson Ko-byn, as well as celebrating Landon’s first birthday! I am eternally grateful for the blessings that I have had bestowed on me and thank the good Lord for all he has done in and with my life. Can you count life’s blessings? If so, name them one by one and it will surprise you what the Lord has done!

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And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.But I heard him exclaim, 'ere he drove out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"

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By CHRIS MORROWLamar Democrat

chrismorrow@lamardemocrat.com

The Lamar Lady Tiger softball team had some pretty lofty goals heading into the 2013 campaign and they met every one of them.

"It hurt to lose the play-off game because they wanted it so badly, but they did everything they set out to do this season and I'm very proud of them and they should be very proud of them-selves," said coach Tim Timmons, whose team set a new record for the pro-gram with 23 wins. They lost only four games, in-cluding the season finale when they fell to Mari-onville in a hard fought contest in the Class 2 state quarterfinal. It was the furthest the Lady Ti-gers had advanced in the playoffs since 1995.

Winning 23 games requires a great many things and in softball the number one thing is pitching. The Lady Ti-gers had a true ace on the mound. Senior Em-mie Robertson's statistics are jaw dropping. She pitched every inning of every game. She struck out 342 batters in 165 in-nings, which equates to over two per frame. She walked only 19 and al-lowed only 59 hits. Her earned run average was a microscopic 0.21.

In the spectrum of high school sports, both boys and girls, it's impossible to find a player on a team sport that has more bear-ing on the team's success than that of a softball

pitcher."Oh, it's not even close.

If you want to win, you have to have pitching and as great as Emmie has been the last three years,

she was even better this year and I didn't know if that was possible," said Timmons.

She tossed 15 shutouts and three no-hitters. She allowed only 24 runs the entire season. For her career she finished with 1,013 K's.

"She has seven legiti-mate pitches, seven pitch-es that she gets over for strikes," said Timmons with a laugh. "It's awful hard to hit a pitcher with command of seven pitch-es."

In her repertoire was a rise ball, fastball, drop ball, curve, change up and a screwball.

It's also impossible to win softball games with-out solid glove work, but when a pitcher is striking out so many hitters, it can be difficult for fielders to stay focused. Timmons says that wasn't a prob-lem for his team.

"They were so intent on doing what they needed to do, that the focus was there night in and night out," he said.

As a team they fielded at an .861 clip despite having to fill critical in-field positions with new-comers or outfielders turned infielders. They were dealt a blow when senior shortstop Taylor Jackson was injured over the season and was un-able to suit up all fall. Stepping in at the critical defensive position was Baylee Starmer. Senior Trinity Cornell stepped in at first base after play-ing exclusively in the out-field  in the past  and fin-ished with an impressive .939 fielding percentage. Senior Addie Maberry was always reliable at sec-

ond and freshman Olivia Fanning handled the hot corner. Brynn Fanning played almost flawless defense, committing only one error in left field. An-other freshman, Cassidy Beem, played catcher and threw out 16 of the 18 runners who attempted to steal on her. She also provided a big bat in the clean-up spot, leading the team in many offensive categories.

Beem pounded six home runs and drove in 36. She scored 24 runs, had eight doubles, a triple and batted .532, strik-ing out only six times in 77 at-bats. Robertson hit in the three spot and fin-ished with a .471 average with four home runs. She scored 21 runs, drove in 19 and had seven doubles.

Starmer led the team with 10 stolen bases.

Softball is a game of small ball where mov-

ing runners is key, espe-cially in playoff games where every team has an ace on the mound. Key to the  small ball ap-proach  was outfielder Ryan O'Sullivan, who was counted on to move Starmer into scoring po-sition if she reached base to lead off the game.

"On anybody else's team Ryan would probably be hitting in the middle of the order, but because she handles the bat so well we batted her second. If we could get a run in the first inning, I liked our chanc-es," said Timmons.

It happened often. O'Sullivan led the Lady Tigers with six sacrifice bunts, frequently moving Starmer who hit .300 on the season into scoring position for Robertson

and Beem.Maberry hit .321 and

outfielder Erica Cleve-land hit .310.

"For us to play the kind of small ball that we need-ed to in order to win, the kids had to be unselfish. It was imperative that they buy into what we were

trying to do. I knew that if they didn't, we weren't going to have much of a year but if they did, we could really do some-thing special. We asked them to sacrifice, to take pitches, to do the little things and this group was the most disciplined team I've had in my five years," said Timmons, who was assisted by Tanina Tor-beck.  Their team bought in immediately, winning their first six games. In fact, Timmons' approach turned out to be a perfect recipe for success. The Lady Tigers outscored their opponents 140-24 on the season.

They won their own tournament early in the year outscoring Jasper, Butler and Southwest Washburn 28-0 in the

three games. They won the El Dorado Springs tournament and reached the finals of the Seneca tournament where they lost to the host. They also lost to the Lady Indians in Big 8 Conference play. Monett defeated Lamar 1-0 and Seneca beat them

5-1. The Lady Tigers fin-ished third in the league. But against teams their own size, Lamar went 13-1, their only loss com-ing to Marionville in the quarterfinal. It was also the only game they dropped at home.

"You just can't imagine how much fun this bunch of kids was to coach," said Timmons who will lose four of them to gradua-tion. Robertson, Maber-ry, Cornell and designat-ed hitter Lexa Curtis will be missed.

"Lexa was very impor-tant to our success. She hit and she did a great job of helping bring along our younger players. If you want to win you have to have a player like Lexa on your team," said Tim-mons.

When asked about the seniors Timmons shook his head.

"They're irreplaceable."That said, the Lady Ti-

gers are bringing back an experienced group in 2014, a group that already understands the dynam-ics that are required to put together a special sea-son.

They landed seven play-ers on the All Big 8 team: Robertson, Beem, Maber-ry, Starmer, O'Sullivan, B. Fanning and O. Fan-ning. They also had seven named to the all district team: Robertson, Beem, Cornell, Maberry, Starm-er, O'Sullivan and Curtis.

Beem was named to the first team at the confer-ence, district, region and all state levels. Robertson was first team in the con-ference, district, region, state and was first team All Southwest Missouri.

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Senior Emmie Robertson and freshman Cassidy Beem were named to the Class 2 all state softball team recently. The pitcher-catcher battery were key in the Lady Tigers historic season.

A look back at the softball Tigers historic season

Seven members of the Lamar Lady Tiger 2013 softball team were named to the Class 2 all district team. They are, from left, Addie Maberry, Baylee Starmer, Ryan O'Sullivan, Emmie Robertson, Trinity Cornell, Lexa Curtis and Cassidy Beem.

Seven members of the Lamar Lady Tiger 2013 softball team were named to the all Big 8 Conference team. They are, from left, Addie Maberry, Baylee Starmer, Ryan O'Sullivan, Emmie Robertson, Brynn Fanning, Cassidy Beem, Olivia Fanning.

New members of the 500 pound club at Lamar High School after the December max out are, left to right, Jessica White, Erica Cleveland, Kynlee Lehman, Shelby Haskins, Megan McManis and Cassidy Beem. These six girls lifted a combined total of 500 pounds or more in the squat, power clean and bench press.

New members of weightlifting club at Lamar High School

New members of the 1000 pound club at Lamar High School are, left to right, Ethan Taffner and Cody Hayworth.

Pictured, left to right, are Billy O’Brien, Levi Peterson and Brett McDonald, the newest members of the Lamar High School 1000 pound club.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013 • Section B

Lamar Democrat/Richard CooperThe Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation (MRTF), a division of the Missouri Retired Teachers Association (MRTA), has awarded three $500 grants

for purchase of equipment to classroom teachers in Region 9 of the association. Region 9 includes Barton and Jasper counties among others. In left picture, agriculture instructor Jared Jeffries of Jasper R-V High School is presented the check from Vicki Orr, vice-president of Region 9. Others in picture are Jim Orr, member of the MRTF board of directors, and Mary Kuhn, president of Barton County retired teachers unit of Region 9. Jeffries said the grant would be used to purchase android tablets for his classroom. Right, the second grant was awarded to Jennifer Shaw, librarian of Lamar R-I West Elementary School. She intends to use the grant for furniture in a reading area of the library. She is shown on the far left in the second picture. The third recipient of a $500 grant was Elizabeth English of Carthage Middle School.

Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation award grants

County average annual and hourly wages, 2012The average annual wage paid in Missouri’s 114

counties for 2012 showed a sharp differential between the lowest and highest figures. Generally, higher wag-es are paid in the urban areas of the state with lower wages found in the more rural counties.

The county where the state’s highest wages were paid in 2012 was St. Louis where the annual wage averaged $52,392. St. Louis County does not include the city of St. Louis, which is a separate entity in Missouri politi-cal and economic figures. Inside the city of St. Louis, the average annual wage was $54,222.

Deep in the Missouri Ozarks in Shannon County, the lowest average annual wage of $20,450 was paid.

Using the total wages for all industries, public and private, here are some 2012 figures from a number of

southwest Missouri counties. Barton County had an average annual wage of $26,855 and an average hour-ly wage of $12.91. In Dade County, the average an-nual wage was $25,996, and the average hourly wage was $12.50. Cedar County’s average annual wage was $24,887, and the hourly wage was $11.96. Vernon County reported an annual wage of $32,255 with an hourly wage of $15.51. With the presence of Joplin, Jasper County produced the highest figures in the im-mediate area. Its annual wage was $34,625, and its av-erage hourly wage was $16.65.

The counties with colleges or universities tended to have their figures nudged upward somewhat. Greene County with Missouri State University had an aver-age annual wage of $34,625 and an hourly wage of

$17.68. Boone County with the Columbia campus of the University of Missouri had an average annual wage of $38,158 and an hourly wage of $18.35. Cape Girardeau County with Southeast Missouri State Uni-versity had an average annual wage of $35,951 and an hourly wage of $17.28. However, Adair County with Truman State University produced figures that some might expect to be higher. Adair’s annual wage was $28,598, and its hourly wage was $13.75.

The state average for 2012 was an annual wage of $42,692 and an hourly figure of $20.53.

These figures come from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) and are based on the Quarterly Census of Employment for 2012.

Barton County of YesteryearPlaza Theater construction underway in 1934

In July 1934, construc-tion of our current Plaza Theater was underway. It would become the jewel of the south side of the Lamar square. Actually, it would not be the first motion pic-ture house in Lamar. The first would bear the name Bijou and was opened in 1908 roughly where Castle’s Shoe Shop is now situated. A fire later in 1908 result-ed in relocating the Bijou on the southwest corner of the square. After about 10 years, it was moved into a building on the immediate north side of what is today known as the Gilkey Build-ing, and the name Plaza was born. It would remain at that location until the new Plaza was completed. The new theater (A spell-

ing of “theatre” is also correct, British version.) was glowing-ly described in an article that appeared in the Lamar Demo-crat, Friday, July 13, 1934.

A. J. Simmons is starting to build his new theatre on the south side of the square. When this building is completed it will be one of the handsom-est theatres in this part of the country. The architect, L. P. Larson, who built the Gillois Theatre in Springfield and the Fox Theatre in Joplin, has de-signed the new theatre for La-

mar. It will be forty-three feet wide, a hundred and thirty-five feet long, and the height of the front will be thirty-eight feet. The effect of the front will be modernistic and beautiful. The theatre will be of the sta-dium type. It is very doubtful if any town even near the size of Lamar will have a theatre to approach Lamar’s new Plaza.

Mr. Simmons expects to have the theatre ready to move into before the close of October.

The erection of the theatre will give employment to quite a little gang of men for the next three months.

It is Mr. Simmons’ ambi-tion to have a theatre that will compete successfully with the best playhouses, in the cities in driving distance of Lamar. It should be a magnet to draw people here from a consider-able distance, and to make hundreds of folks who up to the present time scarcely come here at all, in the habit of driv-ing to Lamar, because of the excellence of its beautiful and modern new theatre.

The new Plaza opened October 25, 1934. Con-gratulatory telegrams were received from such motion picture notables as Clark Gable, Al Jolsen, and Mae West. It prospered for de-cades and truly was the jewel of the south side of

the city square. However by the 1980s, it was begin-ning to feel the pressure of television competition and changing entertainment tastes. A fire next door in December 1985, never touched the Plaza but left the theater with a lingering smell of smoke that would lead to its closing on April 6, 1986. It would be used for storage and eventually there were suggestions that it be demolished. Those suggestions spurred a de-termined effort to save the theater. Betty Kuhn led the charge to restore the Plaza to its past glory. The Com-munity Plaza Rescue com-mittee was formed, and with hundreds of hours of volunteer work and gener-ous donations from both inside and outside of the community, from both in-dividuals and businesses, the Plaza was renovated and reopened on the mem-orable night of November 5, 1998.

Today, the Plaza is in full operation and has a new digital projector, again made possible by the gener-ous citizens and businesses of Lamar. Once more, the Plaza is the jewel of the south side of the Lamar square.

Board sets 2014-15 school calendar, enrollment up slightly

By RICHARD COOPERDemocrat staff writer

richardcooper@lamardemocrat.com

LAMAR-The Lamar R-I school calendar for the 2014-15 school year was set by the board of edu-cation at its meeting of December 19. “It will look very much like this year’s calendar,” said Superin-tendent Dr. Zach Harris, “with only a few minor changes.” There will continue to be 168 days with classes in session. Teachers will have two more professional development days, but there will be two fewer work days. The first day of classes will be August 18, 2014, and the last day of school will be May 15, 2015. No classes will be held on August 21 and 22, to allow students and teachers to enjoy the Lamar Fair.

Enrollment figures for November showed a stable number of students at all four schools with only a slight increase at three of them. East Pri-mary had an enrollment of 292, up two from Oc-tober. West Elementary reported 309, an increase

of six from October. Lamar Middle School had 322 enrolled, an increase of two, and Lamar High School was unchanged at 405. The total for the district was 1,328, 10 more students than at the end of October.

The condition of the running track at Thomas O’Sullivan stadium was discussed. It has been found to have numerous places of wear, some holes, and has come loose at the sides from its asphalt underpinning. Bids for installation of a replacement surface have not been sought as yet, but are expected in the near future.

The resignation of Sharon Brannan, West El-ementary principal, was accepted, effective at the end of the current school year. Brannan is retir-ing. Dr. Harris recommended the formation of a teacher panel to assist in the interview process. He indicated that he expected to have a recommen-dation to present to the board in February. The board unanimously agreed that it wanted to meet the candidate in person before it rendered a final decision.

The Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA) is seeking applicants for 17 scholarships that will become available to school districts in Missouri that are members of the association. Lamar R-I is such a member. The board selected applicant Kenna Roland, daughter of Curt and Su-san Roland to be the applicant from Lamar R-I.

Nextel Communications has leased a parcel of ground west of the Lamar Career and Technical Center for several years. The company plans to terminate the lease on June 30, 2014, and a termi-nation agreement, if signed by the school district, would give the communications tower and an ac-companying shed to the district. Dr. Harris said he has contacted several members of the school staff for ideas on how the equipment could be used, but no one saw any use for it. Therefore, the board de-clined to sign any termination agreement, which will require that Nextel return the site to its origi-nal condition.

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Bunton receives scholarship forexcellence in agriculture

By BEN BUNTON

Lamar native Brian Bunton was honored on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the MO-AG winter banquet in Columbia, as one of three recipients of the Jim Russell

Foundation Scholar-ship.

Bunton is currently studying Agriculture Business at Missouri State University in

Spring� eld. He is a ju-nior and is interested in pursuing a Masters of

Business Administration a� er completing his un-

dergraduate degree. He is the youngest son of Matt and Laura Bunton.

� e $1500 scholarship, named a� er a long-term MO-AG board president, was given based on aca-demic excellence, com-munity service, involve-ment in agriculture and excellence in academics.

“I felt proud of my roots. I was glad that I have put in all of the hard work and long hours that I have. It is nice to see all of your hard work come together and have the op-portunity to be honored like this. If I didn’t have the background that I do, there is no way that I would have won this scholarship,” said Bun-ton.

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STAR Students at Lamar East Primary for the week of December 16 are, third row, left to right, Kilee Smith, Areana Beaumont, Pablo Paiz, Addison Berryhill; second row, Lydia Nolting, Trey Pittsenbarger, Landon Huskey, Kynlee McCulloch, Trey Shaw; � rst row, Jasmine Day, Skylar Driggs, Chase Bennett, Kaitlyn Rives.

STAR Students of the week

Area students participate in PSU graduation

PITTSBURG, Kan.-More than 580 students participated in Pitts-burg State University’s spring commencement exercises on December 13. Commencement exercises were held in the Gar� eld Weede physical education building on the PSU campus.

Area students gradu-ating included Dani-elle Row, Golden City, receiving her Bach-elor of General Studies; Matthew Rives, Jasper, Bachelor of Science in Technology; Kayla J. Williams, Lamar, Bachelor of Science in Education; Remington

Lehman, Lamar, Bach-elor of Business Admin-istration; Tyler J. Smith, Lamar, Bachelor of Sci-ence; Joshua Lee Short, Mindenmines, Bachelor of Applied Science and Latisha Joann Potter, Mindenmines, Bachelor of Science.

Graduates from Liberal included Angela J. John-son, Bachelor of Science; Byron Keith McKay, Bachelor of Science in Education; Erin Marie Rivero, Bachelor of Arts; Jacob A. McClure, Bach-elor of Science; Lauren E. Rose, Bachelor of Science in Education and Mitch-ell Garon Ross, Bachelor of Science in Technology.

Congratulations to the Jasper Elementary December Eagles of the Month. These Eagles were chosen because they consistently display the character traits of respect, responsibility and safety. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Quentin Winans, Abbie Pierce, Annleigh Sentlinger, Paige Sentlinger, Shiloh Storm, Alexis Durman, Ashlyn Carmichael, Miranda Neher and Kara Leman. Back row, left to right, are Devon Pashia, Shanon Sisseck, Angel Buhlinger, Ali Wilkey, Katelyn Buhlinger, Korbin Fast, Isaac Braker and Matt Breshear.

Jasper Students of the Month

Wilson inducted into honor society

BATON ROUGE, La.-� e Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi has announced that Derrek Wilson of Liberal was recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi, the na-tion’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Wilson was initiated at Kansas State Univer-sity.

Wilson is among ap-proximately 320,000 students, faculty, pro-

fessional sta� and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invita-tion and requires nomi-nation and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and

7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semes-ter hours, are eligible for membership.

Connor Brown, son of Matt and Heather Brown, is the sixth grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Connor likes to show pigs at the fair and play basketball and football. His favorite school subject is band. In band he plays the trombone.

Katelyn Collins, daughter of Tony Collins and Michelle Elder, is the seventh grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Katelyn’s favorite color is purple. She loves camping and drawing. Her favorite subject in school is art.

Macie Graves, daughter of Jim and Teresa Graves, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Macie enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She loves riding horses. Her favorite season is summer.

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MARLENE FARMER

CARTHAGE-Servic-es were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the United Methodist Church in Carthage for Alice Marlene Farmer, 80, Carthage, who died. Burial was in Lake Cem-etery in Lamar.

Arrangements were un-der the direction of Weng Funeral Chapel, Jasper.

Survivors include her husband, George Farmer, of the home; a sister, Joan Oglesby, Lamar; three children, Mary Bru� ett, Joplin, Karen Farmer, Granbury, Texas and Bruce Farmer, Duenweg and six grandchildren, Dustin Bru� ett, Kris-tin Fritchman, Nicholas Nappier, Katherine Last-er, Breanna Farmer and Abigail Farmer.

Mrs. Farmer was born Feb. 26, 1933, to Bill and Alice Snook, on the fam-ily farm near Golden City. She was a 1951 gradu-ate of Golden City High School. She and her hus-band moved to Carthage in 1956. � ey resided in Casa Grande, Ariz. from 1959 to 1962, then returned to Carthage. Mrs. Farmer attended art school and in 1954 she went to work at New-man’s Department Store as a commercial artist. Aside from a three year hiatus in Arizona, she worked there until New-man’s closed in 1989. � e remainder of her work-ing years were spent at Leggett & Platt, also as a commercial artist.

She was a lifelong mem-ber of the Methodist Church in the communi-

ties where she lived.She married George

Farmer in 1953.

LARRYISAAC, JR.

LAMAR-Funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. � urs-day at St. Mary’s Catho-lic Church in Lamar for Larry Eugene Isaac, Jr., 51, Lamar, who died Sat-urday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Rev. Pat Teter o� ciated. Burial was in Highland Cemetery at Iola, Kan.

Arrangements are un-der the direction of Dan-iel Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be le� at www.danielfuner-alhome.net.

Survivors include his parents, Larry and Caro-lyn Isaac, Lamar; a broth-er, Evart and Gina Isaac, Lamar; a sister, Susie and Ross Knierim, Lockwood; six nieces and nephews, Rodney, Ti� any, Will, Brenna, Emily and Kyle and 10 great nieces and nephews.

Mr. Isaac was born Dec. 27, 1961, at Iola, Kan. to Larry Eugene Isaac Sr. and Carolyn Lee (Wom-ack) Isaac. He was a 1980 graduate of Shawnee Mis-sion NW High School. He had lived in Lamar since 2005, moving from Kansas City. He was a self employed cra� sman, remodeling kitchens and baths in high-end homes. He was an aviation enthu-siast, especially historical planes, and was a mem-ber of the Experimental Aircra� Association and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

LOISVANLANDINGHAM

LIBERAL-Services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Christian Church in Liberal for Lois Nadine “Shorty” VanLanding-ham, 88, Liberal, who died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, in Sand Springs, Okla., a� er a long illness. Graveside services were held at the Liberal Ceme-tery following the funeral service.

Arrangements were un-der the direction of Dan-iel Funeral Home, Lamar.

Pallbearers were Rick, Ron and Jerry VanLand-ingham, Dave Hill, Marty Owens and John Pock. Jim Pock and Ronnie

VanLandingham served as honorary pallbearers.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Asso-ciation and/or American Heart Association in the name of Lois VanLand-ingham, in care of Dan-iel Funeral Home, 1201 Broadway St., Lamar, Mo 64759.

Condolences may be sent at www.danielfuner-alhome.net.

Survivors include her � ve children and their spouses, Terry and Dave Hill, Liberal, Rick and Sharon VanLandingham, Granite Bay, Calif., Ron and Debbie VanLanding-ham, Sand Springs, Okla.; Jerry and Lynn VanLand-ingham, Peyton, Colo. and Becky and Marty Owens, Woodinville, Wash.; 16 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Mar-tin, Santa Rosa, Calif. and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Lawrence Essex, Leona Frame, Walter “Bud” Essex, Bertie Lewman and Harley Essex; and a grandson, Brian Tram-mell.

Mrs. VanLandingham was born June 2, 1925, in Liberal, to Roy and Versie (Smith) Essex. She attended Liberal High School. She moved from Liberal to Kansas City, Kan., and in 1963 relo-cated to Campbell, Calif. In 1982 she moved back to Liberal.

She married Myrl Van-Landingham on Oct. 21, 1944. He died Oct. 13, 1996.

WILLIAM C. MOYER

GOLDEN CITY-Ser-vices were held at 2 p.m. Friday for William C. “Bill” Moyer, 84, Golden City, who died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013. Minister David Powell o� ciated. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Golden City.

Arrangements were under the direction of Konantz Warden Funeral Home, Lamar.

Music was “I Can Only Imagine”, “See You Again” and “Amazing Grace”. Pallbearers were Will Davis, James Davis, Je� Payne, Chris Payne, Greg Tyner and Curtis Robin-son.

� e obituary may be viewed and condolences sent at www.konantzwar-den.com.

Survivors include a son, David W. Moyer, Lawson; three daughters, Tammie Davis, Pearland, Texas, Sharri Payne and hus-band Clarence, Kansas City, Mo. and Sandra Teel, Golden City; 13 grand-children, Dawn, Lauren, Erica, Greg, Hannah, Will, James, Katie, Hol-lie, Chris, Je� , Nicole and Kalea; 10 great-grand-children; a sister, Barbara

Jane and husband Dr. Donald E. Wilson, Prairie Village, Kan. and a niece, Leigh Anne and husband Bill Neal, Fairway, Kan.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a stepfather, Scott Ham-ilton.

Mr. Moyer was born Sept. 18, 1929, in Eustis, Fla. to Heber Tilton and Florence (Wastell) Moyer. He was reared in Lamar on the family dairy farm. He attended college and went to work in Kansas City as one of the original ramp clerks for the US Postal Service at both the downtown Kansas City and Kansas City Interna-tional Airports.

He bowled and coached so� ball and was a tra� c director for the Kansas City Chiefs. He served in the National Guard at Camp Clark and was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a Christian.

PERRY O. ONSTOT

Perry O. Onstot, age 91, died peacefully at his home, on Friday, Decem-ber 13, 2013.

He was born on January 11, 1922, in Maryville, Missouri to Perry D and Goldia Mae Onstot. Fol-lowing high school in Lamar, MO, Perry joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, where he served in Idaho as Assistant Educa-tional Advisor and Se-nior Leader. From 1942 to 1945, Perry proudly served in World War II as a gunner-armorer in the 392nd Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force.

Perry received an Hon-orable Discharge in July 1945, and earned a Bach-elor of Science degree in Agricultural Education in 1948 from the University of Missouri, Columbia. He worked as a Vocation-al Agriculture instructor at Carl Junction High School from 1952 to 1954, then as Chief Agronomist at � urston Chemical Company and W.R. Grace & Co. In 1962, he joined Standard Oil Company (Esso), and from 1965 to 1970, he served as Vice-President for Esso Agri-cultural Products in the Philippines. From 1970 to 1984, Perry worked as a consultant for the World Bank, serving in several Southeast Asian coun-tries, including Indone-sia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Burma, � ailand, and others. From 1984 until his retirement in 1990, he was employed by Can-potex, Ltd., the world’s largest potash producer, to promote modern ag-ricultural practices and improve crop yields in China. He lived in Hong Kong and traveled exten-sively in mainland China during that time.

A� er an exciting 40-year career that took him to nearly 90 countries, Perry retired to Kansas City where he enjoyed the company of his fam-ily, served as Onstot Na-tional Historian, attended

RECORDS/LEGALSDEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS BRIEFS

All briefs are also posted on the calender at www.lamardemocrat.com.

JACK AND ALLENE NOLL WILL OBSERVE their 57th wedding anniversary on January 6. Cards can be sent to them at 233 South KK Hwy., Lamar, MO 64759. A small family get-together is planned at a later date.2013 BARTON COUNTY PLAT BOOKS may be purchased at the Barton County Commission Of-� ce at the Barton County Courthouse, 1004 Gulf St., Room 102, Lamar.A CROWDER COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE will be available for appointments on January 8 and 9, at the Lamar Career and Technical Center. Advis-ing, testing and enrolling can be done at the LCTC for Crowder College students. Call 417-592-2940 or email lamar@crowder.edu for an appointment.BARTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25, for Christmas. Home health will be on call at 417-682-3363.THE BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY will close at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 and will be closed all day Wednesday, Jan. 1. � ey will reopen � ursday, Jan. 2, 10 a.m.BARTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1, for the New Year’s holiday. Home health will be on call at 417-682-3363.A FREE MOVIE MATINEE WILL BE HELD Mon-day, Jan. 6, 1 p.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. Refreshments will be served. For movie title and more details call the library at 682-5355.

MENUBARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER

LUNCH MENU: December 30 – January 3MONDAY- Roast

beef and gravy, Cali-fornia blend vegetables, zucchini and tomatoes, hot roll, rosy apple-sauce, co� ee/tea/milk.

TUESDAY- Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, wheat roll, sliced peaches, co� ee/tea/milk.

WEDNESDAY-

Closed for New Year’s Day.

THURSDAY- Taco salad with meat, cheese, beans, lettuce and toma-toes, pineapple, tostito chips, pudding, co� ee/tea/milk.

FRIDAY- Vegetable beef stew, tossed salad, tomato juice, cornbread, apple crisp, co� ee/tea/milk.

Opal Luzadie Ander-son, no insurance, $48 � ne.

David Lee Carter, Jr., driving while intoxi-cated, $423.60 � ne.

Jacob Allen Chap-man, larceny under $750 (shopli� ing), $228 � ne.

Lamont James Com-er, domestic assault, $186 � ne.

Madison Sylvia Paige Elliott, defective vehicle equipment, $150 � ne.

Karen Diane Guz-man, failure to register motor vehicle – 2nd of-fense, $78 � ne.

Charles Anthony Haddad, trespassing, $103 � ne.

Tyler Dean Harris, re-ceiving stolen property, $228 � ne.

Zachary Charles Har-ris, minor in possession of alcohol, $86 � ne.

Adam Ryan Hartman, no insurance, $203 � ne.

Landon Neil Haubein, possession of drug par-

aphernalia, possession of marijuana, $364 � ne.

Jason Scott Hill, failure to yield, $78 � ne.

Natasha Hope Hodg-es, larceny under $750 (shopli� ing) x2, $456 � ne.

Trenton Gabriel Krank-er, minor in possession of alcohol, $86 � ne.

Brent Alan Luthi, no operator’s license, $53 � ne.

Jennifer Nichole Marti, domestic assault, $186 � ne.

Elizabeth Mae McMas-ters, failure to register motor vehicle, $38 � ne.

Telicia Diane Michna, stop sigh/light violation, $33 � ne.

Carroll Lea Mills, defec-tive vehicle equipment, $150 � ne.

Lynly Kristen Nims, warrant arrest – F.T.A., $150 � ne.

Machelle Leigh Oliver, no insurance – 3rd of-fense x2, $1006 � ne.

Kaden Michael Over-street, stop sign/light vio-lation, $33 � ne.

Joseph Adam Parcell, failure to register motor vehicle, $38 � ne.

Alex Searles Probert, driving while suspended, $228 � ne.

Dustin Ray Ragsale,

LAMAR MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT

see DEATHS, page 4B

� e following have � led a marriage license application with the Barton County Record-er’s O� ce:

Eladiv Cano Cortes, 26, El Dorado Springs, and Leah Whitney Flores, 26, Lamar.

Dylan Wayne Urtado, 21, Miller, and Har-lee Nicole Splitter, 19, Miller.

Isaac James Schmid-gall, 24, Lamar, and Makensy Shay Massa, 22, Lamar.

Mark Alan Maneval, 47, Jasper, and Tresa Dionne Bottles, 47, Nevada.

Kyle Leroy Collier, 24, Liberal, and Abbey Dani-elle Page, 22, Liberal.

Austin James Eaves, 19, Lamar, and Bethany Malaina Dene Graves, 19, Lamar.

Steven Wayne Hackler, 42, Liberal, and Shauna Michelle Bean, 32, Lib-eral.

Gregory Alan Clark, 58, Lamar, and Twilla Lurie Brubaker, 50, Lamar.

MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS

see MUNICIPAL, page 4B

4B • Wednesday, December 25, 2013 www.lamardemocrat.com Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate of ROBERT FRANCIS MCKAY, Deceased, Estate No. 13B4-PR00036NOTICE OF FILING OF

FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR

DISTRIBUTIONTO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT FRANCIS MCKAY, 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 January 7th, 2014, 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-Robert McKay,

Personal Representatives-Jay C. McKay,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate of DOROTHY M. SCARBERRY, Deceased, Estate No. 12B4-PR00058NOTICE OF FILING OF

FINAL SETTLEMENT

AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY M. SCARBERRY, 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 January 9, 2014 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.JAMES V. NICHOLSNICHOLS & NICHOLS206 West 10th StreetLamar, Missouri(417) 682-6003

RICK SCARBERRYPersonal Representative

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NOTICE OFTRUSTEE’S SALE

WHEREAS MARY CATHERINE BALLARD, by her Deed of Trust dated August 11, 2003, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of

Barton County, Missouri, in Book 494, Pages 330-340, conveyed to the Trustee therein named, the following described real estate, situated in the County of Barton, State of Missouri, to wit:

A TRACT COMMENCING ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MISSOURI ROUTE “T” 1331.5 FEET SOUTH AND 40 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 31 NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST, AND RUNNING THENCE EAST 218 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 15 FEET, THENCE EAST 162 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 310 FEET, THENCE WEST 380 FEET TO SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE, THENCE NORTH 325 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SAID TRACT IS A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 31 NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST.

which conveyance was made to the undersigned Trustee in Trust, to secure the payment of a certain Note in said Deed of Trust described; and

WHEREAS default was made and still continues in the payment of said note;

NOW, THEREFORE, at the request of the legal holder of said Note, and pursuant to the provisions of said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Successor Trustee will sell the property above described, at public vendue, to the highest bidder for cash, at the west front door of the Barton County Courthouse in the City of Lamar, Missouri, on January 7, 2014, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon and 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at 1:00 p.m., for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust.

s-George D. NicholsGEORGE D. NICHOLS,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON

COUNTYSTATE OF MISSOURI

CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, v. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS

AND GRANTEES OF LEVI J. MORROW, III AKA LEVI MORROW, III, DECEASED, and KELLEY MORROW, Defendants, Cause No. 13B4-CV00469

ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION OF

NOTICEUpon the verified

statement of Plaintiff, it

RecoRds/legals

see LEGALS, page 5B

816 W. 12th, Westview CenterLamar, Missouri 64759

417-682-6543 • www.realtor.com

CONNEE FORRESTER REALTY, LLC

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local theatre and musical events, and re-established ties with his World War II crewmates, becoming an active member of the 8th Air Force Historical Soci-ety and the 392nd Bomb Group Association. Perry was a loving patron of the arts and enjoyed at-tending plays, visiting museums throughout the world, and amassed an impressive collection of primitive artifacts and art works from his many travels.

Perry will be remem-bered for his appreciation of hard work and sacri-fice, dedication to family, and a deep love for his country. Most impor-tantly, he had an abiding

faith in the dignity of the human spirit. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his brother, James Melvin Onstot of San Francis-co, California; wife (di-vorced) Doris Allison of Overland Park, Kansas; son, Jon and his wife Jill of Peculiar, Missouri; daughter, Meri Lee and her husband Robert Sca-gliotti of Overland Park, Kansas; daughter, Debra Clarke of Overland Park, Kansas; and five grand-children and six great-grandchildren.

Perry was preceded in death by his parents Perry and Goldia, and his ad-opted son James Lamont

Onstot.Services were held at

11 AM., Friday, Decem-ber 27, at McGilley and Hoge Chapel 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, Kansas, with a reception following the service. Burial will be held in pri-vate at a later date.

Memorial contributions are welcome and should be submitted to the Hon-or Flight Network, http://www.honorflight.org/donate-now/.

Thanks to the staff and volunteers of Omega Health Care for their hos-pice support.

Arr: McGilley & Hoge Johnson County Memo-rial Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, KS 66204.

www.mcgilleyhoge.com.

JOHN J. COBLENTZ

LAMAR-Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Golden City Menno-nite Fellowship for John J. Coblentz, 90, Lamar, who died Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at his home. Burial followed in the Golden City Mennonite Fellow-ship Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Konantz Warden Funeral Home.

The obituary may be viewed at www.konantz-warden.com.

Survivors include his wife, Anna Miller and seven children, Mary Coblentz, Lamar, Rho-da Vargas and husband Guillermo, Costa Rica, Joanna Plank and hus-

band Alan, Elverta, Ca-lif., Judith Witmer and husband Luke, Lamar, Jonathan Coblentz and wife Adina, Lockwood, Eunice Coblentz and Joel Coblentz, Lamar and 20 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah (Miller) Coblentz; two brothers, Noah and Monroe and four sisters, Fannie, Lovina, Mary and Edna.

Mr. Coblentz was born Aug. 29, 1923, in Freder-icksburg, Ohio, to Jacob and Dena Coblentz. He moved his family to Mis-souri in 1974. He was the owner of Coblentz Bulk Foods.

He married Sarah Mill-er on Nov. 27, 1947. She died Nov. 16, 1967. He married Anna Nisly on

Nov. 27, 1969.

DORTHA AYERSLAMAR-Services are

pending with Konantz Warden Funeral Home for Dortha Ayers, 91, La-mar, who died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013.

COLONEL JOSEPH CONRACE

LAMAR-Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Daniel Funeral Home for Colo-nel Joseph Conrace, 80, Lamar, who died Friday, Dec. 20, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Mt. Vernon. Burial will be at the National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, Kan.

Deaths, continued from page 3B

LEGALS

failure to register motor vehicle, $38 fine.

Caleb Lee Ramey, war-rant arrest – F.T.P., $100 fine.

Johnathon Anthony

Rickman, animal abuse – 2nd offense, $303 fine.

Thomas John Rowland, no operator’s license, $53 fine.

Allen Michael Shaffer,

warrant arrest – F.T.P., $100 fine.

Connie Mechele Shaver, dog at large, failure to purchase pet tags, $66 fine.

Brittney Marie Slater,

following too close, $78 fine.

Stephanie Arlene Thornsbrough, warrant arrest – F.T.P., $50 fine.

Rayma Lynn Walters, filing a false police report,

$278 fine.Cassey Denise Webb,

failure to register motor vehicle, domestic assault, $216 fine.

Trevor Lance Webb, do-mestic assault – 2nd of-

fense, $328 fine.Andrew Lee Willet, mi-

nor in possession of alco-hol, $86 fine.

David Andrew Wil-liams, failure to register motor vehicle, $35 fine.

Municipal, continued from page 3B

Warranty Deed, filed December 3, 2013. Ray-mond E. Hiebert and Darline Hiebert of Bar-ton County, Missouri to David S. Blauvelt and Mary Ann Blauvelt as co-trustees of the Da-vid S. Blauvelt and Mary Ann Blauvelt Revocable Trust of Barton County, Missouri: A tract located in the southwest quar-ter of section 1, town-ship 33, range 31, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed December 4, 2013. Karen Wegener, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Barton

County Memorial Hos-pital, to Jeffrey Steward and Bonnie Steward: A tract commencing on the north line of Sec-ond Street in the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, 25 feet north and 407 ½ feet east of the southwest corner of northwest quarter of southwest quarter of section 19, township 32, range 30 in the City of Lamar, Missouri and running thence north 170 feet thence east 142 ½ feet to the west line of Gulf Street, thence south 170 feet, thence 142 ½ feet to the place of be-

ginning.Warranty Deed, filed

December 6, 2013. Ruth E. Carlson of Barton County, Missouri to Daniel Embry of Barton County, Missouri: All of lots 5 and 6 in block 4, Original Town of Mil-ford in Barton County, Missouri; except a tract beginning at the south-east corner of said lot 5, thence west along the south line of said lot 5 a distance of 27 feet, thence northeast to a point 20.5 feet west of the northeast corner of said lot 5, thence east along the north line of

said lot 5 a distance of 20.5 feet, thence south along the east line of said lot 5 a distance of 113.9 feet to the point of be-ginning; also, the south half of lot 9 in Jenkins Addition to the Town of Milford, Barton County, Missouri.

Special Warranty Deed, filed December 9, 2013. Wells Fargo Bank, NA to Michaelson, Con-ner and Boul, Inc., Okla-homa City, Oklahoma: A tract 10 feet east and 117 feet north of the south-west corner of block 6 in Parry’s Addition to the Town of Lamar, Bar-

ton County, Missouri, and running thence east 150 feet to the west line of Cherry Street, thence north along said west line of Cherry Street 62 feet, thence west 150 feet, thence south 62 feet to the place of begin-ning.

Corporation Warranty Deed, filed December 9, 2013. Joplin Westco, Inc. to Westco of Oklahoma: A tract commencing 35 rods, 12 feet, and 6 inches west of the south-west corner of Peter’s Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri and running

thence west 9 rods and 16 feet, thence north 18 rods, thence east 9 rods and 16 feet, thence south 18 rods to the place of beginning, being a part of the southwest quarter of northeast quarter of section 25, township 32, range 31.

Warranty Deed, filed December 9, 2013. Deb-orah Charron and Greg J. Charron, Larry Cearnal and Joy L. Cearnal and Jerry Cearnal and Janet Elaine Cearnal of Barton County, Missouri to Peg-gy Sue Hayes of Barton

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

see PROPERTY, page 6B

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LegaLs/cLassifiedsLegals, continued from page 4B

CLassifieds

PUBLiC NOTiCe

The City of Lamar will hold a public hearing on January 20th, 2014 at 7:15 P.M. at City Hall to discuss the city's submission of an Emergency application for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. In order to qualify as an emergency under regulations of the State of Missouri, the project will be evaluated using each of the following criteria: Seriousness, Immediacy, Uniqueness, Lack of Sufficient Local Funds. As part of the hearing process citizens will be asked to comment on the proposed project. The city needs as much local participation as possible in order to reflect the true desires of the community as a whole, as well as the comments relating to the proposed project application.

The city is proposing to demolish four buildings located on the northeast corner of the downtown square currently known as the Gilkey Building Complex. The area to be addressed is bounded by Poplar Street on the east, Broadway Street on the west, 9th Street on the north, and 10th Street on the south. The total project cost is estimated at $145,000. The city proposes to contribute $4,000 in cash, $800 in-kind labor by city crews, with grant funds of $134,000 needed to make up the balance. All citizens, including those in the targeted area, are encouraged to attend in order to comment on the proposed activities.

For more information on the proposed project, contact Traci Cox at 417-682-5554, Ext. 318.

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Public Hearing Notice

A public hearing will be held Monday, January 20, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamar City Board room of City Hall, 1104 Broadway, Lamar, Missouri.A proposed text amendment to the City’s zoning ordinance will be discussed. The proposed amendment will place a maximum year restriction (15 years old) on Manufactured Homes placed within the city and omit Manufactured Homes within R-2 & R-3 zones.All citizens are invited. All parties in interest and citizens shall have the opportunity to be heard.

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Special Notices

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.

Services Offered

appliance Repair. ap-pliance parts. Miller’s

Country Corner. 417-884-2684.

Employment

drivers, solo, CdL a, 2 to 3 day runs, $57,000 to $68,500 per year, new equipment, same day pay, free health ins. 800-769-3993 or on line app @www.trailiner.com.

drivers, solo, 3 or 6 day runs, up to $44 cents per mi, Free Health Ins. Same Day Pay. 800-769-3993 for Details, on line app www.trailiner.com.

Hiring Part Time Care-giver for young adult with disabilities. Must be 18 or over, respon-sible, patient, flexible

on times – mostly days, some nights and week-ends. Send resume with five references to 400 E. 2nd Terrace, Lamar, MO 64759.

drivers: $800 - $1000/wk, Weekly Home Time! Company Paid Health Ins, 401K, Paid Vacation & More! CDL-A, 2 yrs Experience Re-quired. 1-888-992-4038 x 133.

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.

Wanted To Buy

Looking for stabilizer Bar for Mini Trampo-line. 417-681-1116.

"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 for Rent

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 in La-mar – 3 bedroom (2 up-stairs, 1 down). Near the school. Prefer no smoking, no pets. $530/month plus security de-posit. Call: 417-682-1464.

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CiTY Of GOLdeN CiTY, MissOURiMUNiCiPaL eLeCTiON april 8, 2014

filing dates: december 17, 2013 through January 21, 2014

MAYOR – Two Year Term

ALDERMAN WARD ONE Two Year Term

ALDERMAN WARD TWO Two Year Term

ALDERMAN WARD THREE Two Year Term

Notice is hereby given that a City election will be held in the City of Golden City, April 8, 2014, at which election all voters residing within the city limits of Golden City will be given the opportunity to vote.

Any qualified resident interested in filing for candidacy may file at the City Hall, 701 Depot Avenue, from 8:00 a. m. to 5 p. m. weekdays, with the City Clerk. For further information call 537-4351.

The filing period will be from 8:00 a. m. December 17, 2013 with the closing date for filing of January 21, 2014 at 5:00 p. m.

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is hereby ordered that the Unknown Heirs, Successors and Grantees of Levi J. Morrow, III aka Levi Morrow, III, deceased be served by publication of notice pursuant Missouri Supreme Court Rule 54.12(c) in the Barton County Lamar Democrat.

Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 18th day of December, 2013.

s-Janet MaupinCircuit Clerk

By: Amanda SturgellDeputy Circuit Clerk

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TRUsTee’s saLe iN Re: Patricia J McCarthy married Christ 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, January 15, 2014 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 and cost.

MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C.,

Successor Trustee612 Spirit Drive

St. Louis, MO 63005(636) 537-0110

File No: 155349.011514.317916 FC

NoticePursuant 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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PUBLiC NOTiCeHearings for the Barton County 2014 Budget will be

held January 6 & 13, 2014, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Budget estimates will be available for public inspection January 13 through January 21, 2014, in the County Clerk’s office.

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How to B. Wise in Decorating

By BARBARA WISEMAN

Certified Interior Decorator

Q. Barbara, the weath-er is beginning to change which is the sign of a new season and that has given me the desire to touch up

my home with fall decor. I want to do a little deco-rating, but I’m not sure where to start, can you help? Ellen

A. Ellen, after the hot summer and the return of wonderful, crisp air, it’s invigorating to me to welcome the new season’s changing colors. Autumn is the start of several ex-citing holidays and my favorite time of the year! Since you are interested in adding touches of fall décor, start in a few key areas in your home and you’ll keep your decor fresh and fun all year long.

Let’s start with the fire-

place mantel since it’s an excellent spot for fall foli-age. Decorate with signa-ture pieces for this time of year including vines, changing leaves, flowers, branches and pumpkins. And all of these come in many shapes, sizes and colors. Head to the kitch-en with a large bowl filled with gourds and scattered with walnuts as a great centerpiece for your din-ing room table or kitchen counter. Even something as simple as pears, orang-es and apples filling a tall glass, cylinder vase will look dramatic. Add a few vines or bright leaves to accentuate. Fall is a time for baking so using

items that remind you of seasonal food like pump-kin bread or pie will add just the right touch.

Baskets are also popu-lar this time of year. I keep baskets throughout the house the entire year. On a recent visit, my four year old great grandson wanted to know if he could water my artificial flowers I have in a large basket on the floor! I’ve inherited several inter-esting baskets from fam-ily members over the years that loved them too. Baskets can easily be filled with items for the season such as hedge ap-ples, tree branches, cin-namon sticks and dried

corn.Your entryway is one

of the best places for fall decorating and will in-vite visitors into your home and make them feel welcome. It’s also one of the most visible places in your house especially if you plan to decorate sparingly. If you have fur-niture like an entry table, it’s the perfect place for a fall floral arrangement of natural items picked from your yard. Items like twigs of various sizes can be all it takes if beau-tifully arranged to com-plete the right spot. Even dried flowers can do the trick.

When you decorate for

fall you can go as simple or as lavish as you like. Focus on decorating key locations with the most visibility. Just have fun doing it and let the cre-ative juices flow. After all, decorating should be as much about the journey as it is about reaching the destination and this time its fall!

Barbara Wiseman, a Certified Interior Deco-rator and a Nevada resi-dent, will answer your questions about deco-rating in her column to appear monthly in the Lamar Democrat. Send questions to howtob-wise@sbcglobal.net.

Expected job openings in southwest Missouri, 2010-2020Missouri’s southwest

region is projected to produce more than 36,000 total job open-ings during the decade of 2010-2020. This includes openings created by new job growth as well as those created through the need for replacement workers. Replacement openings occur mainly due to retirement and transfers to other occu-pations.

During this decade, the 20 occupations with the greatest number of total openings include four transportation and mate-

rial moving occupations and three sales related occupations. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck driv-ers are projected to have the most total openings at 2,097 with 872 of them due to growth. The aver-age annual wage is pro-jected at $44,858.

Retail salespersons are projected to have 1,418 job openings with 339 of them due to growth. The average annual wage is projected at $20,957.

A combination of food preparation and food service workers is ex-pected to have 1,415 job

openings with 388 of them due to growth. The average annual wage is projected at $17,278.

Registered nurses are expected to have 715 job openings with 230 due to growth. The average an-nual wage is projected at $45,903.

Personal care aides are expected to have 535 job openings with 423 due to growth. The average an-nual wage is projected to be $17,631.

Elementary school teachers (not including special education teach-ers) are expected to have

409 job openings with 100 due to growth. The average annual wage is projected at $37,836.

These figures are pro-vided by the Missouri Economic Research and Information Cen-

ter (MERIC), a division of the Missouri Depart-ment of Economic De-velopment.

Taylor Ray, daughter of Larry and Jonnie Ray, Mindenmines, recently finished second at the Elks Hoop Shoot. She won for the Lamar Elks Lodge No. 2800 and continued to Clinton, finishing second. Taylor is 12 years old and attends school in Liberal, where she is in the sixth grade. In the picture with Taylor is past president Dennis Bell. Congratulations to Taylor from the Elks Lodge No. 2800.

The Lamar Elks Lodge recently held its area hoop shoot. Winners of the 2013-14 event were: Roy Snider (12-13 boys), Taylor Ray (12-13 girls), Payton Morrow (8-9 boys), Kara Morey (10-11 girls), Kyleigh Talbott (8-9 girls) and Isaiah Inman (10-11 boys).

Lamar Elks Lodge holds hoops shoot

Public hearings set for MGE rate increase request

JEFFERSON CITY-The Missouri Public Service Commission will hold five local public hear-ings in February for a rate increase request filed by Missouri Gas Energy (MGE). Hearings will be held in Kansas City, Gladstone, Indepen-dence, St. Joseph, and Joplin.

The Joplin hearing will be on February 18 in

Corley Auditorium (lo-cated in Webster Hall) on the campus of Missouri Southern State Univer-sity. A commission staff public information/ques-tion and answer session starts at 6 p.m. with the taking of sworn state-ments to follow.

On September 16, MGE filed a natural gas rate increase request with the Missouri Pub-

lic Service Commission seeking a general rate in-crease of approximately $23.4 million. MGE pro-vides natural gas service to approximately 507,500 customers in western Missouri including the communities of Lamar, Lamar Heights, Golden City, Lockwood, Shel-don, Jasper, El Dorado Springs, and Stockton.

Property, continued from page 4B

County, Missouri: Lot 6 in Parkview Addition to Golden City, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed December 11, 2013. Frances L. South-ern to Robert M. Cole and Tamara L. Cole: All of the northeast quarter of the southeast quar-ter of section 8, town-ship 33, range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

Warranty Deed, filed December 11, 2013. Donald L. Thompson and Susan P. Thomp-son of Barton County, Missouri to Donald L. Thompson and Susan P. Thompson of Barton County, Missouri: All of

the northeast quarter of section 32 in township 33 of range 31; and all of the east half of north-west quarter of section 32, township 33, range 31; except a tract in the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 32, township 33, range 31, Barton Coun-ty, Missouri, containing 3.61 acres; and except a tract in the northeast quarter and the east half of the northwest quar-ter of section 32, town-ship 33, range 31, Barton County, Missouri, con-taining 105.93 acres.

General Warranty Deed, filed Decem-ber 11, 2013. Connie J.

Smith to Gerald Wayne Walbrath and Lezlie A. McCallum as joint ten-ants: The west half of lots 1 and 2 in block 3 in First Addition to Lamar, Bar-ton County, Missouri.

Warranty Deed, filed December 11, 2013. Martha Joan Reed of Barton County, Missouri to Laramie K. Todd and Lindsay N. Todd of Bar-ton County, Missouri: A tract in the west half of the southeast quarter of section 6, township 31, range 30, Barton County, Missouri; except a tract in the west half of the southeast quarter of said section 6.