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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015 2 SECTIONS, 12 PAGESServing Lamar, Golden City, Lockwood, Jasper, Sheldon, Mindenmines and Liberal for 145 years. Incorporating The Daily Democrat, Golden City Herald & Lockwood Luminary.

Commission opens bids

for GIS mapping

systemBy RICHARD COOPERDemocrat staff writer

LAMAR-Another step to-ward purchase of a much needed Geographical Infor-mation System (GIS) was taken by the Barton County Commission at its March 9 meeting. Six bids were opened, five from in-state vendors and one from Illi-nois. The bid amounts var-ied widely, from as low as $32,500 to over $100,000. Presiding Commissioner Mike Davis said the bids will have to be carefully stud-ied to determine if they are bidding on the same type of equipment.

When acquired, the map-ping system will be stored in the office of Assessor Ivan Frieden.

A meeting has been set for 1:30 p.m., March 16, in the commission chamber for extended discussion and comparison of products. Since other entities of Barton County government, includ-ing school districts, will be using the equipment, several meetings, including repre-sentatives from the entities, are likely. It is altogether pos-sible that some of the bidders may be summoned for dem-onstrations.

Davis said he hoped a deci-sion on the overall best bid could be reached by the first of April. Public invited to judge

online interior design competition

“If you enjoy looking through interior design magazines, this is for you,” says Jane Moyer, owner of Decorating Den In-teriors in Lamar. “You can be part of the online judging of an International Dream Room competition. Last year we had more than 25,000 votes from around the world.”

The voting site is www.drvoting.decoratingden.com and is open for everyone from March 20 through April 11. There are before and after photos, with brief descriptions of each makeover. The categories are: Bathrooms, bedrooms, chil-dren’s rooms, commercial, din-ing rooms, family rooms, home offices, kitchens, living rooms, window treatments, outdoor spaces and miscellaneous. Visi-tors to the site can vote in any

or all of the categories. “These are real rooms for

real people with real budgets,” says Moyer. “This is a great opportunity for people to get some inspiration and ideas for

a decorating proj-ect they’ve been considering for their own home. The three rooms with the highest number of votes will get People’s Choice Awards at our company’s national confer-ence to be held in Jacksonville, Fla. in May. You’ll see

some of these rooms in na-tional magazines in the months ahead.”

The room makeovers have been designed and furnished by design professionals from Decorating Den Interiors, North America’s largest home furnishings and interior design franchise company.

St. Mary's Catholic Church to serve annual fish fry

St. Mary's Catholic Church will hold its annual fish fry on Friday, March 27, at Lamar Memorial Hall. Serving will be from 5:30 p.m. to ? A menu of fish, fried potatoes and on-ions, pinto beans, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, hush puppies, cornbread, drink and dessert will be available at $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.

Takeout orders are also available by calling 417-682-4959 or 417-682-2007 by 4

p.m. on March 27. Call in take-outs may be picked up at the north basement door, begin-ning at 5 p.m. Walk-in takeout orders will also be available at the front door.

All proceeds go to benefit La-mar St. Mary's Catholic Church fundraising for summer camps for youth, SMYL (St. Mary's Youth Lamar) and other church related events.

Bring your family and friends and enjoy some good home cooking.

Lamar Saddle Club to serve appreciation lunch

The Lamar Saddle Club will serve an appreciation lunch of hotdogs and chips on Sat-urday, March 28, 12 noon to 5 p.m., at the saddle club grounds. A Coggins Clinic will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at a cost of $15. Cody Scheets Farrier Service will be

available at $50 a horse.The cost is minimal for anyone

wanting to become a member of the saddle club. A family mem-bership is $20 per year, with an individual membership of $10.

Bring your horse to ride. Ev-eryone is welcome to come out and enjoy the day.

"...You’ll seesome of these

rooms in national magazines inthe months

ahead.”

Search is on for Century

Farms in southwest Missouri

SPRINGFIELD-If your farm has been in your family since December 31, 1915, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm.

To qualify, farms must meet the following guidelines. The same family must have owned the farm for 100 consecutive years. The line of ownership from the original settler or buyer may be through chil-dren, grandchildren, siblings, and nephews or nieces, in-cluding through marriage

see CENTURY, page 2A

ClarificationIn the March 11 edition of

the Democrat, it was reported that building principals for the 2015-16 school year were unanimously re-employed by the R-I Board of Educa-tion. That is correct as all principals were re-employed. However, for the high school principal, the vote was 6 to 1. Eby Mooney cast the nega-tive vote.

Melody Metzger/Lamar DemocratA festive group of Red Hat ladies joined together on Thursday,

March 12, at the Barton County Senior Center in Lamar. Pictured are, left to right, Sue Forrester, Loeta Thompson, Maxine Chesnut, Maxine Rakestraw, Robbie King, Dorothy Roberts and Margaret Wattenbarger. Center administrator Stormy Cuba had the tables decorated in a St. Patrick's Day theme. Following lunch, a rousing game of Mexican Train dominoes was scheduled, as well as much merriment by the ladies.

SECTION ACorrespondent .......................... 2Friends & Family ...................... 3Friends & Family ...................... 4School ......................................... 5Sports ......................................... 6

SECTION BArea News ................................. 2Records ...................................... 3Records/Legals .......................... 4Legals/Classifieds ...................... 5Fugate ......................................... 6

Facts concerning Barton County Memorial Hospital property tax levy

Voters will be going to the polls on April 7 and one of the decisions they must make is whether or not to raise Barton County Memo-rial Hospital's property tax levy. The following are facts concerning the issue: The property tax levy for 2015 is $0.1083/$100 taxable prop-erty valuation. BCMH has never asked for a levy higher than set by the state and the hospital has a projected prop-erty tax revenue for 2015 of $186,424. The requested ad-ditional property tax levy is $0.3249/$100 taxable proper-

ty valuation. The total property tax levy in 2016, if approved by voters of Barton County, would be $0.4332/$100 taxable prop-erty valuation. The additional property tax revenue this in-crease will generate is $559.272. The total property tax revenue based on 2015 property valua-tions is $745,696. In 2014, BC-MH's cost to provide health-care services to the uninsured was $1,632,025.

Anyone wishing to have someone from the hospital come speak to their employees or group should call Amy Ne-her at 417-681-5107.

Projects chosen for CB Project BookBy MELODY METZGER

Lamar Democrat

Lamar Community Bet-terment met at 12 noon on Wednesday, March 11, at the Wolf Building. President Ron Hager called the meeting to or-der, followed by approval of last month's minutes. The treasur-er's report was given by Ginnie Keatts, who reported that sever-al donations had been received for T.A.T.S., with around $900 being turned over to the city. She also stated that the match for the CB grant had been made

for the year.Hager reported that the Gilkey

Building is no more and that if the lot had not already been seeded, it would be soon. John Adams stated that the paper-work for Affordable Equity Partners would be resubmitted this December, with hopes that the senior apartments will even-tually become a reality.

In a discussion concerning the CB Project Book, it was noted that Ed Moore with the Lamar Free Fair had been contacted regarding entry in the book and that he would be more than hap-

py to be included. Hager will get him the forms necessary to get started. It was determined that the other four projects would be AOK, the 1st Street Overpass, BCMH's Health Fair and the Lamar R-1 School remodel. This makes a total of five projects to be included in the book. Elaine Davis said that the youth would have entries for Media Smart and the city park restroom renovation project they are cur-rently working on.

Hager stated that he had con-tacted Jason Stewart with Mo-DOT regarding whether CB

could be put in agreement with MoDOT, rather than the city, in regards to a Lamar sign. Stew-art apologized for “dropping the ball” on the decision and said that he would get back to Hager as soon as possible. Al-ternate sights for the sign were discussed.

It was noted that nominations for the youth and adult MCB awards would need to be de-cided, followed by suggestions from the group. A decision should be made at the next CB

BCMH Board votes to re-appoint physicians

The Barton County Memo-rial Hospital Board of Trustees meeting on February 23 was called to order by Chairperson Karen Wegener. Other mem-bers present were Tom Shaw and Jill Purinton. Also in at-tendance were Wendy Duvall, CEO; Marlys Buckner, director of nursing; Eden Ogden, direc-tor quality/risk management and Sheila Heckmaster, direc-tor of human resources. Guests were Dr. Hopkins, chief of medical staff and Eva Davis. The January 19 and 23 minutes were approved as written.

Duvall stated that any infor-mation concerning the prop-erty tax levy issue, released by the facility, has to be approved by the board. A change is be-ing made in the way contrac-tual deduction calculations are done and Duvall explained that

calculations would be figured off of gross charges, with Medi-care and Medicaid being com-bined into one entry, instead of two separate line items on the income statement. “Overall, January was a decent month,” said Duvall, “We had a loss of $31,000 for the month and $31,000 year to date.

Duvall reported that a bond payment had been made in February and that monthly pay-ments have been recalculated to capture all unpaid past amounts and will be caught up by June, in order for the July principal and interest payments to be made to bond holders without utiliza-tion of the reserve monies.

The clinics were reported to have done well in January and Duvall said that they have iden-

see PROJECT, page 4A

see BOARD, page 4A

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prove their ability to outgrow small ones.”

2015

SHELDON AMERICAN

LEGION AND AUXILIARY

The Sheldon American Legion and Auxiliary met Monday, March 9, for the monthly pot luck din-ner. In observance of the founding of the Ameri-can Legion 96 years ago, Auxiliary President Dor-othy Mundy presented a birthday cake to the legion post, with Vice-Commander Robert Mo-ran accepting the cake for the post members.

Table grace was given by Al Mundy preceding the 6:30 p.m. supper.

Special guests intro-duced were 6th District Auxiliary President Pat Lord of Warrensburg and Chuck and Shirlee Shro-der of Stockton.

Following introduc-tions, members joined in repeating the Pledge of Allegiance and separate business meetings were held.

Auxiliary President Mundy called the meet-ing to order and Chaplain Connie Stump gave the opening prayer. Roll Call of members and volun-

teer hours were reported.The group repeated the

Preamble in unison and the secretary and treasur-er reports were read and approved.

Following the member-ship report, the 6th Dis-trict president presented the auxiliary president with an auxiliary pin and spoke to the group on the value of members, thank-ing each one for any help they had given to veter-ans.

The meeting closed with the chaplain giving the closing prayer and was adjourned to meet on April 13, for a 6:30 p.m. pot luck supper.

LAMAR COUNTRY CLUB

LADIES ASSOCIATION

Joann Jones was the hostess Tuesday, March 10, for Bridge. The win-ners were Imogene Wil-liams, first and Dorothy Roberts, second.

The hostess for March 17 is scheduled to be Glo-ria Kurtz, with Rosalee Potter to be the hostess on Tuesday, March 24.

SheldonBy DARLENE

SHERIDAN

Saturday morning there was a large crowd at the monthly Lion’s Club breakfast. The Lion’s Club holds a breakfast the first Saturday of each month, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the Lion’s Club on Main Street in Sheldon, as a fun-draiser.

The community was saddened by the news of the death of Shelley Bris-coe on March 7, at the Barnes Jewish Hospital in St Louis. Shelley and her daughters, Thomara and Mya, moved to El Dorado Springs about a year ago. She and her family had been my neighbors for years and we extend sym-pathy to the family. The services were Wednesday at 2 p.m., at the Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, with Rev. Jack Daniels and Rev. Jerod Lamb officiating. Burial was at Virgil City Cemen-tary. Memorial donations are being directed to the Shelley Briscoe Nursing Scholarship Fund, in care of the funeral home.

A large crowd of church members, friends and family attended a shower Sunday afternoon for Ashley McKinney and baby Jaden.

Everyone is enjoying the improved weather, with temperatures reaching in the 60’s.

Reservations are now be-ing accepted for the 2015 alumni banquet. It will be held May 23 and the class of 1965 will host the event. The meal will cost $10 and can be mailed to P.O. Box 502, Sheldon, Mo. 64784. They can also be placed by calling 417-884-2445 or 884-5103. Please help spread the word to all alumni. Also information is being requested of any alumni who has died in the last year.

On March 23, the Com-munity Betterment Group will conduct a candidate forum for those who are running for city council and mayor. It will be at the Donaldson Building and

all interested voters are encouraged to attend.

For-get-me-notsBy GAIL LEAMING

This weather is just beautiful and Clea Klee-man, Evelyn Gasper and myself picked about the best two days of travel to Oklahoma City. What wonderful friends I have out there and they made my traveling companions feel so welcome. Our first stop was at the UAW of-fice, to do some business, but ended up staying for an hour or more with two great gals, Debbie and Tif-fany. They made us feel so at home and I sure miss them from my stay out there. They suggested that we go to Bricktown and take the canal ride and see the new bronze statues of the Land Run, which has been added since I had been on the boat with Ron. It is the longest run of statues in the United States and still has 35 feet to be added. The artist is on the buckboard and the dog that is chasing the stagecoach is his blue heeler. Evelyn took a pic-ture of the statues with the tallest building in Okla-homa (the eighth tallest west of the Mississippi) in the background. Quite impressive.

The first night we ate supper with Carol and Phillip York, who were great hosts and sent brownies with us to snack on for the next day. They wanted us to stay the night, but we already had a hotel. The next day we had a quick visit with the gang at the YMCA, but I didn’t get to see Robert Pitt who was the guy who taught me the Miranbula. Maybe next time Robert. Then Carol and Jean K. met us for lunch. I could sit and listen to Jean for days. Her memories and stories of her times of growing up (she is 85 young in two weeks). She was also my go to for advice when I lived out there. I hope I can be as active and going as she

is. She is a retired English teacher, was a sub for the Y in water exercise until this year and they wanted her to teach full time, but she didn’t want to be tied down. She also is a judge for flower arrangement and horticulture.

Now Carol was my his-torian of Oklahoma. She is going to let me know when Red Earth Days are. I would love to take Clea and Kamala to see it. Carol was my banker, as I didn’t want to change my bank-ing account so she cashed all my checks out there.

Evelyn, Kamala, Anasta-zia and Addyson went to Springer Hill last Tuesday with me and it was a fun evening. We learned a lot about the blues music. Addy loves music and was really enjoying the guitar. She has a little walker that has a piano layout for the feet and she loves playing it. Then on Friday night I was at the Milford Church for the music there and then on Saturday more music at Red Oak 2. When it gets a little warmer may-be Addy can travel some with me and love all mu-sic. I can’t remember a time that we didn’t have music in our house, or some of us singing when we were growing up.

There is a shop hop coming up and I still have a trip to Arkansas

and Illinois planned for when time opens up for me. As it is I have to stay close until they come in and finish my floors. Still batching here, but they say they are coming back on Monday. Hooray. Oh yes, I squeezed in a birthday party for Peggy Foreste on Saturday afternoon. What a large family she has and so many were there to show their love for her. I only knew the first gen-eration and some of the second. When I got to the great- greats I got lost. Peggy was my tax lady for years, as well as my next door neighbor when our kids were little.

Oh yes, this was my bit of wisdom given to me this week (you learn a lot at Cooky's) - Do you know why nudism and liberalism are the same? Because in your mind it looks good, but in real life not so much!

Maxine's Musings

By MAXINE MORIN

It is getting closer to spring. My maple tree is covered with red buds. Hey! There were four rob-ins in my yard last week, hopping around like cra-zy. I thought they must

be tired and hungry after a long migration from the south, so I looked for something to toss out in the yard. Opened the fridge door and all I could see was a hard boiled egg. Surely it will break if I toss it out in the yard and the robins could eat. Well, that egg just laid there like a hen had just passed it. The lady that delivered my lunch came in carrying an egg saying, “Look what I found in your front yard.” So I had to tell her the story. What is that old say-ing? Dumb things always catch up with you!

The Classi Lassies Red Hat ladies gathered at the senior center for lunch on March 12. The entire room was decorated for St. Patrick's Day; even sham-rocks on the ceiling. Host-esses were Doris Woods and Loeta Thompson. Queen Mother Sue Hob-son extended a gracious welcome and also gave the invocation. Keeping with the Irish theme, the menu featured potato soup, chef salad and apple crisp. De-licious! Birthdays hon-ored were Donna Letton and Darlene Harper. Door prizes went to Rosalea McClintock, Sue Hobson, Maxine Rakestraw and Robbie King. The April 9 luncheon will be at the Marketside Cafe. Truman Roses will hold a “sing-a-

long” on April 2, 2 p.m., at Truman Healthcare. The Ruby Red Notes will en-tertain. Maxine Rakestraw will host a cookout on May 14. Each Lassie shared an Irish blessing, as they thanked Stormy and staff for their welcome.

I had a nice surprise Sat-urday. Grandson Mitch Orahood called, saying they would be over for a visit. When the doorbell rang in came Mitch, Jen-nifer and my great-grand-daughter, Rosie. They used spring break for a visit to Lamar. Donna Wescott, Jamey Wescott and an-other great-granddaugh-ter, Jazmine Wescott, join us. Mitch and family were leaving Sunday for their home in Arlington, Texas. Made my day!! Mitch grew up in Lamar. His parents are Max and Kathy Ora-hood and Karen and Terry Riegel.

Jess and Clara Searles were honored on Sunday, Jan. 18, to celebrate their wedding anniversary. The occasion was hosted by their children and grand-children. A belated “Hap-py Anniversary” to the Searles.

Happy St. Pat's Day! That was Eddie and my wedding anniversary.

May God be with our military troops, keep-ing them safe. Until next time....

CLUB NOTES

Century, continued from page 1A

or adoption. The farm must be at least 40 acres of the original land ac-quisition and make a financial contribution to the overall farm in-come.

"It is important to honor and respect our history," said Michael Ouart, vice provost for University of Missouri Extension. "These farms represent both Mis-souri's cultural heritage and the good steward-ship that our farmers strive for."

In 2008, the Missouri Farm Bureau joined MU Extension and the MU College of Agricul-ture, Food and Natural Resources as a program sponsor.

"Missouri Farm Bu-reau is a proud partner in the recognition of

century farms," said Blake Hurst, president. "We ap-plaud the hardworking farm families that have kept us fed and clothed for generations. They rep-resent an important part of our heritage and laid a foundation for the bounty Americans enjoy every day."

Since Missouri began the program in 1976, more than 8,000 century farms have been recognized.

For applications received by May 1, a $65 fee covers the cost of a certificate, farm sign and booklet for approved applicants. If the application is received be-tween May 1 and May 15, the cost is $75. Applica-tions must be postmarked by May 15, 2015, to be considered.

Applications can easily be completed online. For

application forms and in-formation, call Extension Publications toll-free at 1-800-292-0969, contact

your local MU Extension office, or visit the program website at extension.mis-souri.edu/centuryfarm.

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Edward Jones ranks No. 6 on Fortune magazine's Best Companies to Work For list

Financial services firm Edward Jones ranked No. 6 on Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For 2015" list, with its 16th appearance on the prestigious list, ac-cording to Pat Barr, Ed-ward Jones financial ad-visor in Barton County.

Edward Jones' 16 For-tune rankings also in-clude top 10 finishes for 12 years, top five rank-ings for six years and consecutive No. 1 rank-ings in 2002 and 2003. Last year the firm ranked No. 4 overall.

In the Fortune survey of associates, for which the ranking is predomi-nantly based, 94 percent of Edward Jones associ-ates said they have pride in the work they do. And 96 percent of associates say that overall, Edward Jones is a great place to work.

The full list and relat-ed stories appear in the March 9 issue of Fortune magazine and at www.fortune.com/best-com-panies.

Fortune partners an-nually with Great Place

to Work to conduct the most extensive employ-ee survey in corporate America to identify the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Two-thirds of a company's survey score is based on the results of the Trust Index Em-ployee Survey, which is sent to a random sample of employees from each company. This survey asks questions related to their attitudes about management's credibility, overall job satisfaction and camaraderie. The other third of the scor-ing is based on the com-pany's responses to the institute's Culture Audit, which includes detailed questions about pay and benefit programs and a series of open-ended questions about hiring practices, internal com-munications, training, recognition programs and diversity efforts.

In addition to the For-tune honor, Edward Jones was ranked No. 1 on the People's Picks: 20 Great Workplaces in Fi-nancial Services list by the workplace review web site, Great Rated!

That ranking comes from an anonymous survey of Edward Jones associates and also was adminis-tered by the workplace culture experts at Great Place to Work.

Edward Jones, a For-tune 500 company, pro-vides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the lo-cation of branch offices, is designed to cater to in-dividual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm's 14,000-plus finan-cial advisors work di-rectly with nearly seven million clients. Edward Jones, which ranked No. 6 on Fortune magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2015, is headquartered in St. Louis. Fortune and Time Inc. are not affiliated with and do not endorse prod-ucts or services of Ed-ward Jones. The Edward Jones website is located at www.edwardjones.com and its recruiting web-site is www.careers.ed-wardjones.com. Member SIPC.

FRIENDS & FAMILY

John and Cathy Williams, Liberal, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin to James Lea, son of John and Penny Lea, Hollister. Kristin is a 2007 graduate of Liberal High School, a 2011 graduate of College of the Ozarks with a Bachelor's degree in Allied Heath Science and a 2014 graduate of University of Arkansas with a Master's degree in Kinesiology. She is employed at Mercy-Ministries, St. Louis, as food and fitness manager. James is a 2006 graduate of Hollister High School and a 2010 graduate of College of the Ozarks with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. He is employed with OK Foods as a service tech in Fort Smith, Ark. The couple's wedding will be held at The Barn at Stone Valley Plantation, Pleasant Hope, on April 11.

The family of Henry and Carolyn Taffner invite you to help them celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, March 28, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Milford Christian Church. They were married March 20, 1965 at Lamar First Christian Church. If unable to attend, they would appreciate cards sent to 665 NE 90th Lane, Lamar, MO 64759.

Taffners to celebrate 50th

Williams – Lea engagement

Missouri Career Centers offerOn-The-Job Training

Missouri Career Cen-ters offer On-the-Job Training (OJT) to help businesses save hiring and training costs for new hires. The OJT pro-gram provides 50 percent reimbursement of the wages of workers hired through the program for up to 1040 hours of on-the-job training, work-ers that possess a proven work ethic with valuable skills gained from prior

employment and educa-tion/training, and ongo-ing guidance and support from Career Center staff, with minimal paperwork.

OJT program steps include contacting the nearest Missouri Career Center to confirm eligi-bility, identifying poten-tial candidates who are referred through a career center or are referred by businesses to a Career Center and developing,

completing and signing the training agreement prior to the start date of the OJT employee.

Businesses can partici-pate if the OJT position is permanent and full-time (32 plus hours per week) and the business partici-pates in E-Verify. Those interested can learn more about E-Verify at http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

To learn how your busi-ness can participate con-

tact Jeri Phillips at the Missouri Career Center in Joplin by calling 417-540-6254 or e-mailing jeri.phillips@ded.mo.gov.

Missouri Division of Workforce Development is an equal opportunity employer/program. Aux-iliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabili-ties. Missouri TTY Users can call 800-735-2966 or dial 7-1-1.

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FRIENDS & FAMILYMETZGER’S MUTTERINGS

By MELODY METZGERLamar Democrat

Hasn't this been a glori-ous week, weather wise? Or at least it was un-til Friday. However, the weekend is supposed to

be nice and I think ev-eryone is ready. We had a glorious day last Sunday as the entire gang (my-self, Gary, Jud, Meghan, Kobyn, Landon and Coo-per) spent the weekend in Kansas City and as it

happened, Kansas City was actually 10 degrees warmer than it was in Lamar, which doesn't oc-cur very often. Jud and his gang went up Friday, as for some reason they thought it might be too hard getting everything together to be at Kobyn's game in Gallatin at noon on Saturday. Gary and I don't have that problem, so decided to go up early Saturday morning.

As it turned out Ko-byn had three basketball games, although some-what shorter than what we are used to, so he was done early afternoon. Ko-byn doesn't have anyone to really work with him on his game, so he is de-cent, but probably not one of the best. However, I can definitely say he was the best looking boy on the court! He enjoys playing and is still young, with many more years before he has to get seri-ous. Of course both of his parents are very competi-

tive, so they push him to be better, where I just tell him to do his best. Guess that's the difference be-tween parents and grand-parents!

We ended up staying at a hotel on the Kansas side of Kansas City and in-stead of getting adjoining rooms, we were across the hall from each other. This made for an interest-ing exchange of kids, as ours was the “cool room”, where they wanted to hang out – Jud included! Eventually we donned our swimsuits and head-ed down to the pool for fun and games and fun it was. Following the pool, we ordered pizza to be delivered and had a pizza party in “the cool” room.

The next morning we all met downstairs for break-fast, followed by a late checkout and an excur-sion across town to Sky Zone in Shawnee, Kan. For anyone that doesn't know, Sky Zone is a huge indoor trampoline park.

Needless to say Kobyn had a blast and Landon finally got into it after a few tries. Of course he wants to do anything big brother does, so he had to try his hand at whatever Kobyn tried. Kobyn still doesn't relish the roll of big brother, but he does a pretty good job and Landon adores him.

We left the trampoline park around 3 p.m., and Kobyn didn't have to be back to his mom until 6 p.m., so we were trying to decide what to do next. I texted my cousin, Deb-bie, as to where a good park might be and she got right back with me de-spite the fact that she was in NYC with four friends, celebrating her 60th birthday. Debbie sug-gested English Landing Park in Parkville, which I had never been to before. Calling up Aunt Sandra, she gave me directions and said it was only 10 minutes away from her home, so she would meet

us if we decided to go. I couldn't pass up the

chance to enjoy the beau-tiful weather at a scenic park on the Missouri River, as well as a visit with Aunt Sandra, so we headed that way. Never having been to Parkville before I don't know what I expected, but we were all in for a treat as it is re-ally a beautiful commu-nity. Gary and I decided that we would definitely have to make a return trip to explore the town in the near future.

Aunt Sandra and I part-ed for our homes, with Jud and gang meeting Peyton in Liberty, then heading home them-selves. On the way home I came to the realization that I had a very special family. Sometimes I feel sorry for myself because so much of my family is deceased, or living else-where, but I guess all I have to do to find my family is to look no fur-ther than Webb City!

Letter to editorDear Editor:Does anybody remem-

ber the old Hawthorne El-ementary School in Car-thage? I went there from 1973 to 1976 and 1977 to part of 1978. In 1976 to 1977, I went to Columbia School in Carthage.

Hawthorne Elemen-

tary School brings back good memories for me when I think about the old school. It's sad it doesn't exist any more. Anyone from Carthage feel the same way I do?

Sincerely,William Sollenberger

Lockwood

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Board, continued from page 1Atified a billing issue with Medicaid and Medicare Advantage or HMO's. She stated that they have not been billing as rural health visits, but instead as commercial insurance, so they are going back and rebilling those claims for last year in order to re-capture that revenue.

Heckmaster reported that Jane Scott would be retiring February 28 as director of emergency services, but will continue as the emergency man-agement and safety direc-tor on a PRN basis. Steve Buckner will be assuming the duties of environmen-tal services director, along with his current duties as purchasing director. Kristi Hawes has been placed as housekeeping supervisor.

Ogden reported that the hospital continues to provide blood pres-sure checks at the senior

center on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The next meeting for the Caregiver Support Group is March 3, with them meeting April 8 and May 7 as well. On March 12, there will be eighth grade students at the hospital to job shadow. March 16 is the Diabetes Support Group meeting and on March 23 and 24 the auxiliary will have a candy sale. The chamber banquet is April 14 and the hospital has a table for eight, with plans for the seats to be offered to board members.

Heckmaster reported that Amy Neher had par-ticipated in the Barton County Business Expo on February 20. She also reported on the weekly outreach, stating that Facebook hits were 4,294, with 700 plus fans. Bus usage for outpatient ser-

vices in January was 2399 miles and 124 trips, and the Access program con-tinues to provide numer-ous resources for patients. She added that the Cover Missouri Grant had 21 appointments and 16 en-rollments and that the Palliative Care Program received one referral.

Duvall reported on the 2014 fourth quarter pa-tient satisfaction reports, stating the majority of in-patient scores were in the 90th percentile. The re-ports for ER and the clin-ics also had high scores.

A sample ballot for the April 7 election was re-viewed.

Dr. Hopkins stated that several of the doctors had voiced complaints regard-ing the new electronic medical records. The doc-tors are concerned about the amount of time re-quired to do H&P's. Dr.

Hopkins also stated that there have been concerns voiced from the ER doc-tors about taking away the ultrasound on-call tech for evenings and week-ends, beginning March 1. This was discussed at the last Medical Execu-tive Committee meet-ing with Dr. Sturgell, Dr. Kauffman, Paula and Dr. Fielder present. Dr. Hop-kins also reported that Dr. Fielder had cut his hours to help save the hospi-tal money. Duvall said that Dr. Fielder would be working Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 12 noon and all day on Mon-days, Wednesdays and Fridays. She said that ra-diology has an ultrasound tech that is leaving March 1, and that the hospital did not have the staff to maintain 24-hour call. They have been advertis-ing, but have not received

any responses at this time. Paula has made changes in the hours and will have someone available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the week and 6 a.m. to 12 noon on weekends.

The January bills were discussed and unani-mously approved.

A BCMH Property Tax Levy facts presentation and article will be given to the community. This was approved by the board following recommended changes.

A request for funding to The Tulip Garden, a shel-ter for battered women in Barton County, was made. Following discussion, a motion was made and seconded, with all voting to decline funding sup-port at this time.

With no further busi-ness a motion was made to adjourn to executive session, where the fol-

lowing physicians were presented for re-appoint-ment to the medical staff: Nathan Box, DO, consult-ing, ENT; Michelle Boice, MD, active, Gynecology; Thomas Hopkins, MD, active, Family Practice; Justin Ogden, MD, active, Orthopedic Surgery; Jer-emy Sturgell, MD, active, Emergency Medicine and Timothy Sprenkle, DO, active, Family Practice and consulting, Emer-gency Medicine. Bryan Baxley, CRNA, Allied Medical professional, An-esthesia, was presented as a new appointment to the medical staff. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved to accept the above.

Following Ogden's presentation regarding monthly quality improve-ment reports for various departments, the meeting was adjourned.

meeting.Hager mentioned that

the Missouri Commu-nity Betterment Regional Meeting would be held March 31, in Carthage. Davis said that she would be attending, with the possibility of Adams at-tending as well. It was unanimously decided that CB would pay the $15 fee.

A poster board was dis-played featuring the WET Project that was presented by the youth. Teens are teaching youth about wa-ter quality and they re-ceived second place in the poster contest at the Civic Youth Summit. The teens had done projects regard-ing hunger for the last five years and this was the first year they did anything on water quality. Davis stated that there are hopes to

eventually have a water festival in Lamar and that the project is helping with MAP testing.

Adams introduced Pam Duitsman, PhD, a Uni-versity of Missouri Exten-sion nutrition and health specialist from Greene County, who spoke re-garding a food council that is forming in Barton County. With the demise of the local farmer, as well as the economy, they are hoping to empower com-munities to solve the issue in a sustainable way.

She reported that six states had been looked at and broken down, with Barton County rising to the top for food insecu-rity in Missouri. They are currently looking for an individual, or individu-als, to chair a council. She

said she has witnessed how people have come together in other com-munities to work together as a means to solve hun-ger issues in the county. Duitsman said, “Solu-tions happen when people make connections.” Once a council is formed, they will be furnished with re-sources from University Extension. She said that their goal is to change the culture and knowledge of the community regarding food insecurity and that she would appreciate hav-ing CB be involved in any way they can.

Jerod Morey said that

Dining to Donate was a huge success in Febru-ary and that this month's would be Wednesday, March 18. An outdoor tailgate style turkey fry, cooked by Jerod and Zach Morey, will be held in April, with Metro and Cinda Miller scheduled in May. He went on to add that AOK has raised about $43,000 since January 1, in their quest to have $50,000 matched by an anony-mous donor. Morey said that summer camp would be different this year, with it being scheduled for 13 weeks. He also men-tioned that attendance at

Nathan's Place was down, which was a good and bad thing. Good, because so many students have been taught the need for exer-cise, that they are now on sports teams, which takes away from the attendance.

The meeting adjourned to meet again on Wednes-day, April 15, 12 noon, at the Wolf Building.

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SPRINGFIELD-A num-ber of area high school students received recog-nition and cash prizes for their welding skills at the annual Midwest Techni-cal Institute High School Welding Competition Friday, March 6, at the school’s Springfield cam-pus.

The competition fea-tured more than 60 par-ticipants from 24 area high schools and career centers, including Galena High School, Marshfield High School, Skyline High School of Urbana, Joplin High School, Jef-ferson City High School, Ozark Mountain Techni-cal Center of Mountain Grove and Crowder Col-lege Technical Education Center of Nevada.

Students were tested on a wide range of welding skills and theories through live welding challenges and classroom-based test-ing. Ten students in all were recognized for their work with the first place winners receiving cash prizes of $500, with sec-ond and third place win-ners receiving $250 and $100, respectively, and the top 10 finalists were awarded commemorative medals for their efforts.

First place honors went to senior Micah Swan-son, 18, of Sheldon High School and senior Levi Pfitzner, 17, of Monett High School. Swanson, who lives in Sheldon, got involved with welding through his father and enjoys the creative aspect

of the craft.“It feels really good to

put something like this together,” Swanson said. “It gets my mind off things and lets me be a little creative.”

Established in 2007, the competition offers high school students more than an opportunity to showcase their welding talents. Participants also had the chance to tour the Brownsburg campus, meet with faculty and staff and receive valuable information on how to turn their passion into a lifelong, lucrative career.

MTI’s Director of High School Development Eric Gleason believes the com-petition provides students with a well-rounded look at the skills and work eth-

ic required to be a profes-sional welder.

“The weld competition is designed to allow area high school students to not only showcase their skillset, but also to get a feel for the MTI envi-ronment and experience welding at the next level.”

The Springfield campus offers MTI’s Journeyman Welder I Program to train students for employment as professional welders in as little as seven months. For more information on the welding competi-tion contact the Spring-field campus at (417) 227-4950. For interview requests and other media inquiries contact MTI’s Director of Marketing at Stacey Wierman at (309) 427-2750, ext. 1228.

SCHOOLHaskins named to Dean's List at Washington University

ST. LOUIS-Bryon Jacob Haskins of Lamar was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2014 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Haskins is enrolled in the univer-sity's College of Arts & Sciences.

To qualify for the Dean's List in the Col-lege of Arts & Sciences, students must earn a se-mester grade point aver-age of 3.6 or above and be

enrolled in at least 14 graded units.

Washington Univer-sity is counted among the world's leaders in teaching and research and it draws students and faculty to St. Louis from all 50 states and more than 120 nations. The total student body is more than 14,000 undergraduate, gradu-ate and professional students.

Lamar Rotary Club distributes dictionaries

On Wednesday, March 4, the Lamar Rotary Club personally handed out over 200 dictionaries to all third and fourth grade students at West Elemen-tary. With the help of Principal Mary Clark, she and her staff graciously printed labels with each of the student's name. On Wednesday afternoon, Astra Ferris, Amy Neher, Joe Purinton, Gerry Gar-rett, Steven Kaderly, Zach Harris, Logan Powell, Tom Shields, Ron Hager and Brian Griffith pre-sented each student with their personal diction-ary. During the presenta-tion each Rotarian talked about the various pro-

grams and scholarships that Rotary provides for the community, its 4 Way test and its motto, “Service Above Self ”.

To some, this may not seem exciting, but the students were very interested and imme-diately started looking words up in their dic-tionaries. It is Rotary's hope that this tool will help each student con-tinue to improve their grammar skills. Rotary Club of Lamar contin-ues to believe this is a worthwhile investment in our young kids and looks forward to hand-ing more out next year!

Area students recognized at MTI welding competition

Pictured in the Flight A photo are, left to right, Jimmy Eaves, Logan Carneal, Kaden Bahr, Roger Butler (third place), Micah Swanson (first place), Isaac Wilson (second place), Jarrett Buxton, Ashton Parker, Chayce Johnston and Alex Beetler.

Lockwood High School to present spring musical

LOCKWOOD-Lockwood school students invite the public to attend their dinner and musical, “Dorothy in Wonderland” on Saturday, March 28, 6 p.m., at the Lockwood High School gym.

Discount tickets are available in advance from La-Nita Hackney at the Lockwood Elementary Library, from Rebecca Jones at Lockwood High School or from any high school drama club or student council members.

Kindergarten round up andscreening scheduled

LIBERAL-If your child will be attending kinder-garten for the 2015-16 school year, they need to get signed up for Liberal's screening day. Children

have to be five years old before August 1, 2015 in order to be eligible to attend kindergarten. If anyone is not a parent, but knows of a child that

is that age, please help by spreading the word.

All children will need to attend Liberal's Kin-dergarten Round Up and Screening Day. Please al-low approximately one hour and both parent and child will need to at-tend. Forms will need to be filled out and the child will be screened in vision, hearing and development areas.

Items that need to be brought at the time of screening are the child's state issued birth certifi-cate (the hospital certifi-cate is not acceptable), the child's social security

card, the child's current shot record and proof or residency (a driver's li-cense or utility bill from the parent, that shows the name and address).

Any child planning on attending kindergarten next year must complete a developmental screen-ing. The screening days will be held Thursday, March 26, 12 noon to 5 p.m. and Friday, March 27, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. An appointment is necessary for the screening and to schedule an appointment call the Liberal Elemen-tary School office at 417-843-5865.

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LHS girls swim team competes at Ozark Invitational

The Lamar High School girls swim team faced off against 20 other teams at the Ozarks Invitational in Springfield on January 10. Lamar finished with 75 points, in 11th place over-all, while setting a new school record and earn-ing 10 best times. Teams competing were Glen-dale, Kickapoo, Summit Prep, Francis Howell, Ozark, Webb City, Car-thage, Joplin, Nevada, Central, Winnetonka, Nixa, West Plains, Hill-crest, Seymour, Logan-Rogersville, Parkview,

Bolivar, Marshfield and Greenwood Academy.

All three relay teams earned new best times. The 200 yard Medley relay team of Nichole Sinnett, Jensen Wors-ley, Grace Compton and Kaelyn Sturgell placed 11th. The 200 yard Free Relay of Sinnett, Worsley, Sturgell and Harley Hunt placed eighth. The 400 yard Free Relay team of Jenna Baslee, Kayli Cole, Compton and Hunt fin-ished 17th.

In individual events, Sturgell finished seventh

in the 50 yard Freestyle with a new school record of 26.52. She also placed eighth in the 100 yard Butterfly, with a new best time. Freshman Worsley placed ninth in the 500 yard Freestyle, with a new best time and ninth in the 100 yard Breaststroke. Se-nior Hunt earned a new best time in the 50 yard Freestyle and Compton earned a best time in the 100 yard Breaststroke. New swimmer Kayli Cole earned best times in both the 50 yard Freestyle and the 100 yard Freestyle.

SPORTS

Colton Divine signed on Wednesday, March 11, to play baseball for the North Central Pirates. Colton has been a mem-ber of the Lamar High School baseball team for the last three years, play-ing the positions of both outfield and pitcher.

While at North Central Colton plans to major in Ag Business and stated that he had chosen North Central Missouri Col-lege because they offered a degree that he could do something with, and of

course the availability of a scholarship to play base-ball.

Colton is the son of Scott Divine, Lamar and Alisha

Polinskey, Ft. Smith, Ark. and the grandson of Mike and Sondra Divine, La-mar and Sue and Keith Elmer, Berryville, Ark.

Melody Metzger/Lamar DemocratPictured are, seated, left to right, Scott Divine, Colton Divine and Alisha

Polinskey. Standing is John Polinskey.

The Lamar High School girls swim team traveled to the Carthage YMCA

on January 6, to compete in the Iron Woman Pen-tathlon. At this meet there

are no relays. To be con-sidered an “iron woman”, each swimmer swims all

five events: the 100 yard Individual Medley, the 100 yard Butterfly, the 100

yard Freestyle, the 100 yard Backstroke and the 100 yard Breaststroke. The combined times reveal the top swimmers. Lamar scored 141 points at this meet and four swimmers were in the top 20 of all qualifying swimmers.

In the 100 yard Individ-ual Medley, Kaelyn Stur-gell finished fourth and Jensen Worsley placed eighth. The same two swimmers finished fifth and 11th in the 100 yard Butterfly. In the 100 yard Freestyle, Sturgell finished fourth, Worsley ninth and Nichole Sinnett placed

13th. In the 100 yard Backstroke, Worsley fin-ished sixth, Sturgell 10th, Carmen Miller 11th and Sinnett 14th. In the 100 yard Breaststroke, Wors-ley was fourth, Miller sev-enth and Sturgell eighth.

The final results placed Sturgell fifth, Worsley eighth, Miller 14th and Sinnett 16th. Jenna Baslee and Grace Compton also successfully completed all five events. Lamar's new swimmers were able to try out some new events. The team continues to work hard and set new best times.

Lamar High School Swim Team is pictured before they travel to participate in the Iron Woman Pentathlon in Carthage.

Lamar girls swim team competes in Iron Woman Pentathlon

Members of the Lamar High School girls swim team are all smiles after a successful showing at the Ozarks Invitational. Pictured are, left to right, Grace Compton, Kaelyn Sturgell, Carmen Miller, Kayli Cole and Grace Dunlap.

Stockton Tournament setfor March 21

American Bass An-glers Division 126 will hold a qualifying tournament Saturday March 21, on Stockton Lake, launching out of Hartley Boat Ramp (Old State Park). Twen-ty to 30 of the best bass anglers from Kansas, Missouri and Okla-homa will meet at the ramp to register, sign in and attend the man-datory safety briefing, followed by a partner draw. Fishing hours will be from safe light to 3:30 p.m.

American Bass An-glers is a national tour-nament circuit holding

over 800 tournaments in more than 40 states. There are several divisions in the Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma area. Sched-ules for many of these divisions can be found at www.centralmidwestbass.com.

Anglers are fishing for cash, prizes and points, which qualify them to fish the 2015 Stockton Lake Championship to be held August 1-2, as well as a National Championship to be held October 22-24, on Hartwell Lake, GA.

Many prizes have been donated by local busi-nesses including Antlers Ridge in Lamar, Albers

Marine of Arma, Kan., Happy O's Sportsman's Resort of Stockton, Pete's Convenience Stores, www.theoutboarddoc-tor.com, and the Cabins of Stockton. Anglers also receive prizes from some national companies in-cluding Mann's Baits, Gene Larew, Eagle Claw and Eagle 1 Wax.

Full results with pic-tures can be seen at www.centralmidwestbass.com.

Tournaments are open to boaters and non-boat-ers from age 14. ABA membership is $25/year; entry fee is $70/person. Call Becky with any ques-tions at 316-644-1454.

Divine signs to play for the North Central Pirates

East Primary students show off talents at annual showStudents of La-

mar East Primary School displayed their amazing tal-ents at their an-nual talent show held Friday, March 6. “Boys Rule”, a group of sharp-dressed kindergar-ten boys, opened the program with a choreographed

dance. They were followed by girls singing two songs from Frozen, a first grader display-ing his back-flip extravaganza, some comedy knock-knock jokes and a first grade girl sing-ing “Lord I’m Ready Now.” The talent show also included some pogo-stick mania, baton twirl-ing, a piano solo and some hula-hooping to music. The show finale was a group of first grade girls performing a dance

to Teen Beach Movies “Cruisin’ For A Bruisin.”

The Lamar East Primary Tal-ent Show is hosted by the La-mar P.T.O. and was organized by Jaimie Shaver, along with a group of other local volunteers. A huge thank-you to the or-ganizers, volunteers, teachers, parents and students for work-ing together to provide another successful talent show at Lamar East Primary!

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Students participate in talent showsLocal students from La-

mar West Elementary and Lamar Middle School par-ticipated in their annual talent shows held Febru-ary 20. Students and guests were entertained by a vari-ety of talents displayed in-cluding dancing, clogging, playing the piano, guitar, saxophone, singing, gym-nastics, sign language and

comedy acts. The Lamar FCA-Fellowship of Chris-tian Athletes, closed the middle school program, with the group singing a song for the audience.

The talent show is hosted by the Lamar P.T.O. and was organized by Joyce Phipps, along with a group of other local volunteers. If you would like to know

more about how you can become involved with the Lamar P.T.O. (Parent and Teacher Organization) contact Amy Pittsenbarger, president, at Lamar West Elementary School, 682-3567. It is a very worth-while organization that strives to provide the best for the staff and students of Lamar.

Pictured are, front row, left to right, McKinley Bishop, Kloee Stuckey, Gabby Augusta, Connor Kennedy; second row, Lydia Nolting, Ryley Moore, Rowan Parks, Brenna Morey, Rudy Hawes; third row, Kynlee McCulloch, Jenna Lee, Molly Hargrave, Perrin Boswell; back row, Troy Onstott, Kyler Ison, Vance Breshears, Aiden Keithly, Jude Harris.

Lamar Middle School Talent Show participants were, back row, left to right, Meghan Watson, Carlee

VanGilder, Alex Burgess, Molly Payne, Autumn Shelton, Jillian

Gardner, Taygen Hornbeck; front row, Charley Thompson, Haily

Hartzler, Danielle Nance, Emma Hargrave, Mycah Reed, Lexi Phipps,

Kaitlyn Davis, Elisea Daniels, Kara Morey, Emma Bennett.

Lamar West Elementary Talent Show participants were, back row, left to right, Dalton Schlichting, Molly Mayberry, Krissy Overstreet, Quinton Keith, Adrian Dimond; middle standing, Maddie Stevens, Olivia Snodgrass, Haily Sheat, Lillian Snodgrass, Charley Fanning, Codey Fanning, Gabi Diggs, Victoria O’Neal, Zachary Hargrave, Ezekiel Ramirez, Joseph Mills, Aiden Reed, Noah Harris; middle kneeling, Quenlyn Shaver, Roni Ogden, Alyssa Powell, Victoria Boswell; front, Blaine Breshears, Adi Daniels, Clarise James, Trinity Augusta, Matthew Nance, Tommy Gammon, Ella Harris, Chelsey O’Sullivan, Megan Tummons, Audrie Shaver, Rae Crossley, Ethan Ball; front center, Trace Willhite. Not pictured is Jaycee Doss.

Immanuel Lutheran School students welcomed 125 grandparents for Grandparents Day on Wednesday, March 11. Grandparents joined the students for chapel, where the school choirs, handbells, chimes and recorders participated in worship. Grandparents were then treated to a turkey dinner. Students enjoyed having their grandparents join them. The pre-kindergarten students are pictured with their grandparents, wearing their ties and corsages which they made.

Immanuel welcomes grandparents

Lamar Democrat/Richard CooperCommissioner Dennis Wilson, nearest right, flanked by commissioners Jeff Tucker

and Mike Davis, looks over the approaches and underpinning of a new bridge across Duval Creek on Southwest 90th Road. Accompanying the commissioners on the March 9 inspection were representatives from Burk Bridge Company of Brookline, Anderson Engineering of Monett and the Missouri Department of Transportation. The 90-foot span was completed about three weeks ago after repeated interruptions by inclement weather.

Scamwarning

By RON HAGERLamar Police Chief

A scam was received recently from a lady that reported she had received a call from 202-280-7565. The caller told her that she owed money and that they needed to collect it. The caller was giving information such as name and e-mail ad-dress. The lady was given an-other number, 815-955-8063, to call. Both numbers were googled and it was found out that the first was a wireless phone in Washington, D.C. and the second was a wireless

phone out of Joliet, Ill.The comments on the inter-

net confirmed what was known to be a scam. The original scam was to say they were from the IRS, but everyone knows that the IRS won't call on the phone and will probably not threaten to have someone locked up.

I would recommend that if you receive a call such as this, that you hang up immediately. If you have caller ID, google the number and see what on-line information there is on it.

This lady gave them no fur-ther information than what they had. Good for her!

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AREA NEWS

Dade County Commission travels to check on road conditions

GREENFIELD-Pre-siding Commissioner Randy Daniel called the Dade County Commis-sion to order at 9 a.m. on February 2. Others in at-tendance were Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell, Western Com-

missioner David Rusch and County Clerk Melin-da Wright.

The January income/ex-pense report was received from the extension, as well as their annual re-port. Following a discus-sion of culvert products

for this year, the commis-sion traveled to check on the road and gravel on FR51, as well as culverts on W. Dade 42 and N. Dade 91, W. Dade 42 and N. Dade 81, D Hwy. on W. Dade 22 and N. Dade 81, north of E Hwy.

Water is main topic ofcouncil meeting

GREENFIELD-The February 9 meeting of the Dade County Com-mission was called to order by Presiding Com-missioner Randy Dan-iel. Others present were Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell, Western Commissioner David Rusch and County Clerk Melinda Wright.

The January extension meeting minutes were received by the commis-

sion and the February 2 commission minutes were unanimously ap-proved as written. Todd Patterson met with the commission regarding a road issue.

Bob Jackson and sev-eral representatives from City Utilities met with the commission to dis-cuss the water that City Utilities uses from Stock-ton Lake. The commis-sion was told that the wa-

ter quality from the lake was very good and that it is tested at least once a month. Gail Milgren with Tri-Satte Water also met with the commission. Their mission is to secure water for the future.

The commission trav-eled to check on bridge rail damage on W. Dade 142. Mike Theurer spoke to the commission re-garding the need for gravel on N. Dade 51.

Dade County Commission signs contract with Cedar County to house prisoners

By CAROLYN HEADDade County reporter

GREENFIELD-The Dade County Commis-sion meeting was called to order at 9 a.m., with Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel, Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell, Western Com-missioner David Rusch and County Clerk Me-

linda Wright present. The commission received the oath of office from the new extension officehold-ers and the February 18 minutes were approved as written.

The commissioners left at 11 a.m., to meet with the Cedar County com-missioners and Cedar County Sheriff, as well as Dade County Sheriff

Max Huffman. The dis-cussion centered around Dade County prisoners in Cedar County. After dis-cussion and changes, the Dade County commis-sioners signed a contract with Cedar County to house prisoners.

Steven Walsh with Vicky Hartler's office met with the commission. He is the new area representative.

Meeting set up to discussprisoner housing

GREENFIELD-Randy Daniel, presiding com-missioner, called the February 18 meeting of the Dade County Com-mission to order at 9 a.m. Others in attendance were Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell, West-ern Commissioner David Rusch and County Clerk Melinda Wright.

A complaint on E. Dade 52 was received by the commission and they were referred to the town-ship. The February 9 min-utes were unanimously approved as written.

A meeting was sched-uled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, to meet with the Cedar County Commission and the Dade County Sheriff 's department, pertaining to prisoner housing. The meeting was to be held at the Cedar County Court-house.

Bids for re-roofing the jail were opened, with the only bid being received from Miller Construc-tion for $10,699. The bid was unanimously ac-cepted. A motion was also made and passed to sign the county legal services agreement with Ellis, El-

lis, Hammons and John-son.

The February income/

expense report was re-ceived by the extension office.

Welcome spring by planting a treeThe Arbor Day Foun-

dation is making it easy for everyone to celebrate the arrival of spring by planting trees.

Join the Arbor Day Foundation in March and receive 10 free white flowering dog-wood trees.

“White flowering dogwoods will add beauty to your home throughout the year,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Ar-bor Day Foundation. “Dogwoods are known for their showy spring flowers, scarlet autumn foliage and red berries that attract songbirds during winter”.

The free trees are part of the nonprofit Founda-tion's Trees for America campaign.

The trees will be shipped postpaid with enclosed planting in-structions at the right time for planting be-tween now and May 31. The six to 12 inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge.

Arbor Day Foundation members also receive a subscription to Arbor Day, the foundation's bi-monthly publication and The Tree Book, which contains information about tree planting and care.

To become a member

of the foundation and re-ceive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to Ten Free Dogwood Trees, Ar-bor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410 by March 30, or join online at www.arborday.org/march.

February was cold, cold, coldBy RICHARD COOPER

Democrat staff writer

LAMAR-February is the month that slowly begins to retrieve a winter trodden popu-lation from the depths of cold weather misery and gives it the slightest of hints that better days lie ahead. Not this year. It relentlessly pounded the country’s midsec-tion with one mass of cold Canadian air after another. When Febru-ary finally exited into weather history, it left behind a mean temper-ature of 29.25 degrees. That was a chilling 6.23 degrees below the long term average of 35.48. By anyone’s standard, that is a significant de-parture from normal.

There were 10 days in which the high tem-

perature never reached freezing. On five dates, the overnight low tem-perature dropped to the single digits. Lowest read-ing for the month was two degrees on the 19th.

Despite the intense cold, February did manage to squeeze in two dates that provided a peek into spring weather that lies ahead. On the first full weekend of the month, the mercury climbed to 67 degrees on the 7th and 68 on the 8th. The latter figure was the high tem-perature for the month. Although a few of the low readings grazed records, not a single record was broken.

Snow fell on four dates, one-half inch on the 5th, three inches on the 15th, a trace on the 16th, and three and one-half inches on the 28th. The total of seven inches for

the month was slightly greater than the long time average of 2.7 inches. For the winter season, so far, Lamar has received nine inches of snow. That is slightly greater than the long term average for the entire season of 6.24 inches. The winter season is considered to be the period between mid-De-cember and mid-March.

Since we have had be-low average temperatures for so long, it might be interesting to see what we should be expecting. Considering that this story is likely to be read on March 11, we’ll use figures for that date. The average high is 55 de-grees, and the average low on March 11 is 32. By the end of the month, the av-erage high rises to 62. So, look ahead. There should be better things on the horizon.

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RECORDSBRIEFS

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

THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1965 will hold its 50 year class reunion planning meeting on Monday, March 23, 7 p.m., in the library of the Lamar United Methodist Church. Please come and help plan for the reunion. For information call La-Malva at 417-214-5175.A FREE MOVIE MATINEE WILL BE HELD Mon-day, April 6, 1 p.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. Refreshments will be served. For movie ti-tle and more details call the library at 417-682-5355.THE 10TH STREET COMMUNITY FARMERS’ Market will reopen on Saturday, March 21. The mar-ket will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and offers baked goods and cool weather plants.THE RETIRED EDUCATORS OF BARTON Coun-ty Area will meet Wednesday, April 1, at the Lamar First Christian Church. The guest speaker will be Jack Posten, MRTA state president. Breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m., with the business meeting to begin at 9 a.m. Remember to bring items for Nathan’s Place.EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE WILL BE HELD Sunday, April 5, 7 a.m., at the Barco Drive-In. Break-fast will follow at Grace Lutheran Church, where the divine service will be held at 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 208 Poplar St., Lamar. For information call 417-682-2257.ADRENALINE RUSH 15-GOLD VOLLEYBALL Team will sponsor Feel the Rush, a 5K Fun Run/Walk, to be held Saturday, March 21, at the Lamar High School. Check in will be held at 8 a.m., with the race time to be 9 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for first, sec-ond and third place finishers in each age division. The cost to register is $30. For information contact Rob-in Daniels at 417-214-3345.VFW POST 3691 AND LADIES AUXILIARY will meet Monday, March 23, 7:30 p.m., in the basement of Lamar Memorial Hall. A potluck supper will be held before the meeting at 6:30 p.m. All veterans are welcome.FIBER ART GUILD WILL MEET THURSDAY, March 19, 9 a.m., at the Food Station (formerly Den-ny’s). Roll call will be answered with early spring thoughts. Bring memories of even a poem.THE BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD of Trustees will meet Thursday, March 19, 9:30 a.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. The tenta-tive agenda will include (1) financial report review including approval of bills paid, (2) minutes and (3) director’s report.A BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY COMPUTER training class on Microsoft Word Basics will be held Friday, April 3, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and will cover cre-ating and formatting a document. The class will be held at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. To sign up stop by the library or call 417-682-5355.THE 5TH ANNUAL IMMANUEL LUTHERAN Fish ‘n Bids fish fry and fundraising auction will be held Saturday, March 21, beginning at 5 p.m., at the Immanuel Family Life Center in Lockwood. The cost of the fish fry dinner is $8 for adults and $5 for chil-dren (12 and under). The live auction will begin at 6:30 p.m., and a silent auction will be held through-out the evening. A list of auction items can be found at www.fishnbids.com. All proceeds go to Immanu-el Lutheran School to go towards scholarships, tech-nology and school improvements.RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD WILL MEET Thursday, March 19, 10 a.m., at 694 SE 40th Lane.LAMAR SADDLE CLUB WILL HOLD AN appre-ciation lunch of hotdogs and chips on Saturday, March 28, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the saddle club grounds. Bring your horse to ride. Everyone is welcome, with new memberships being accepted. A Coggins Clinic, costing $15, will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., with Cody Scheets Farrier Service available at a cost of $50 per horse. All are invited to come enjoy the day.THE PARADISE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, March 19, 1 p.m., at Morgan’s Body Shop, ½ mile north of the cemetery on County Road 138.LOCKWOOD R-1 HIGH SCHOOL WILL PRES-ENT their spring musical, “Dorothy in Wonderland” on Saturday, March 28, 6 p.m., at the school gym. Dinner will also be served. Tickets at the door are $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and younger. Dis-count tickets are available in advance at the elemen-tary school library, from LaNita Hackney, at the high school from Rebecca Jones and from the high school drama club and student council members.ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH WILL hold its annual fish fry on Friday, March 27, 5:30 p.m. until ?, at Lamar Memorial Hall. There will be fish, fried po-tatoes and onions, pinto beans, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, hush puppies, cornbread, drink and dessert for $8 for adults, or $5 for children 12 and under. Takeout orders are also available by calling by 4 p.m. on Friday, March 27, at 417-682-4959 or 417-682-2007. Call in takeouts may be picked up at the north basement door starting at 5 p.m. and walk in takeout orders are available at the front door. Proceeds go to Lamar St. Mary’s Catholic Church’s summer camps for youth and SMYL (St. Mary’s Youth Lamar).DINING TO DONATE, A MONTHLY EVENT to support AOK, will be held Wednesday, March 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Nathan’s Place, 1005 Gulf St., Lamar. The menu will consist of homemade lasagna, lettuce salad, Italian green beans, garlic breadstick and tea, lemonade or water for $6 and is available for dine in or carry out.BARTON COUNTY EXTENSION IS TAKING ap-plications for the Community Gardens, located on 20th Street, across from Lamar Plaza Apartments. Three 5x10 foot and three 5x5 foot raised beds are available. Past participants with a positive record will be given priority. Participants are expected to care for their own beds. For information call Jill Scheidt at Barton County Extension, 417-682-3579.

DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS

BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: March 23-27MONDAY- Polish

sausage and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, apple juice, cornbread, oatmeal cookies, coffee/tea/milk.

TUESDAY- Swedish meatballs with pasta, Cal-ifornia blend vegetables,

zucchini and tomatoes, hot roll, rosy applesauce, coffee/tea/milk.

WEDNESDAY- Taco salad with meat, cheese, beans, lettuce and toma-toes, pineapple, tostito chips, pudding, coffee/

tea/milk.THURSDAY- Chicken

strips, scalloped potatoes, green beans, juice, choco-late cake, coffee/tea/milk.

FRIDAY- Cook's choice – entree, vegetable, grain, fruit, coffee/tea/milk.

MENU

BARBARA

FRANCIS BECK

SHELDON-Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Ferry Fu-neral Home in Nevada for Barbara Francis Beck, 81, Sheldon, who died at 10:40 a.m. on Wednes-day, March 11, 2015, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Burial was in Sheldon Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Associ-ation or the Sheldon Bap-tist Church, in care of the funeral home.

The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.ferry-funeralhome.com.

Survivors include her children, Audie Beck and wife Judy, Sheldon, Ve-ronica “Kelly” Gerken and husband Neil, Nevada and Chad Beck, Lamar; grand-children, Casey Frydry-chowski, Melissa Reinel, Brittany (Beck) Hardy, Renae Beck, Trisha Tay-lor, Pammy Weaver Max Baxter, Justin Baxter, Ta-

sha Baxter, Clint Gerken, Monica Gerken, Savannah Beck and Caleb Beck; sev-eral great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Gina Beck, Anderson; siblings, Wesley Coleman and wife Zelda, Butler and Jeanie Barber and husband Ed-die, Lebanon; other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bil-ly, who died Jan. 29, 2015 and her beloved eldest son, Lonnie Allen Beck, who died Sept. 13, 2014.

Mrs. Beck was born Aug. 18, 1933, in Lyle, to Roy C. and Geneva B. (Feighner) Coleman. She was reared in the Lyle/Drexel area and was a 1951 graduate of Drexel High School. She married Billy Allen Beck on Nov. 17, 1951. Early in their marriage, while her hus-band was serving in the United States Air Force, they relocated to Illinois and Texas, before settling back in Missouri. She at-tended beauty school and cut and styled hair for a time. She also worked for a time as a substitute teacher’s aide with the Special Education Depart-ment of Sheldon Schools. She was a longtime mem-ber of the Sheldon Baptist Church, where she served as church secretary and was also a member of the church’s Women’s Mis-sionary Union. She was a 4-H leader, volunteering in many areas to promote

area youth. She was an excellent homemaker and always enjoyed reading and time in the swimming pool, but most of all she cherished time with her grandchildren.

ROBERT L. “BOB” MEDLIN

LAMAR-Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Konantz Warden Fu-neral Home for Robert L. “Bob” Medlin, 90, Lamar, who died Monday morn-ing, March 9, 2015, at Truman Healthcare. Dr. Mark Turnbough offici-ated. Burial was in Lake Cemetery.

Music was provided by Rick Johnson and Wal-ly Norton. The Patriot Guard were present to escort the procession to the cemetery and military honors were performed by the local VFW and ac-tive duty military officers.

Pallbearers were Steve Gilkey, Lon Medlin, Tom Shields and grandson, Brent and Aaron Stump

and grandson-in-law, Zach Fillinger.

The obituary may be viewed and condolenc-es sent online at www.konantzwarden.com.

Survivors include a daughter, Debbie Stump and husband Dale; a granddaughter, Sta-cey Stump Fillinger and husband Zach; two grandsons, Brent and Aaron Stump; two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Danyka and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margey Medlin, who died Dec. 7, 2013; six brothers and two sisters.

Mr. Medlin was born Oct. 5, 1924, in Bushnell, to Jarrett and Florence Johnson Bower Medlin. He graduated from La-mar High School and attended Pittsburg State College before entering the service in 1943. He served during World War II in the Army Air Corps. Upon returning home he married Margey Elaine Findley on Dec. 25, 1948. Together they owned sev-eral businesses including the Handy Stop Amoco Station and a real estate brokerage, and he served as a judge.

He was a member of the Metro Club, the Lions Club and the American Legion. He was a long-time member of the La-mar United Methodist Church.

Accident reportsAccording to the Mis-

souri State Highway Pa-trol, a one vehicle acci-dent occurred at 8:20 p.m. on Monday, March 9, four miles east of Lamar on US 160, when a westbound 2014 Chevrolet Malibu being driven by Jason J Long, 31, Jerico Springs, went off the roadway and struck an embankment.

The report stated that Jason J Long, as well as

passengers in the vehicle, Paige J Long, 10, Jerico Springs and Riley M Long, 6, Jerico Springs, received minor injuries and were all transported to Barton County Memo-rial Hospital in Lamar.

According to the report, all of the occupants of the vehicle were wearing a safety device.

According to the Mis-souri State Highway

Patrol, a two vehicle ac-cident occurred at 12 noon on Tuesday, March 10, one mile east of La-mar on US 160, when an eastbound 1994 Chevro-let truck being driven by Lewis Sanders, 71, Lamar, had slowed to make a turn and was struck in the rear by an eastbound 2010 Ford F150, being driven by Gabriel Reed, 32, La-mar.

The report stated that Sanders received minor injuries and was taken by ambulance to Barton County Memorial Hospi-tal.

Both drivers were wear-ing their safety devices at the time of the accident.

Josie Lynn Marie Purinton

Josh and Dani Purinton welcomed home their first child, daughter Josie Lynn Marie on January 13, 2015. Josie weighed eight pounds and 10 ounces and was born at Ft. Rich-ardson/Elemendorf Base in Anchorage, Alaska.

Maternal grandparents are Cinda Loveall and Philip and Angela Allen, Lamar. Maternal great-grandparents are Caroll and Barbara Lee and Da-vid and Wanda Allen, La-mar.

Paternal grandparents are Steve and Kim Turner, Nevada. Paternal great-grandparents are Paulette Smith and Joe and Jill Pu-rinton, Lamar.

BIRTH

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The following calls were made by the Lamar Police Department:

* A report of someone stealing mail from a mail box was taken January 23 in the 1300 block of Fran-cis.

* Officers located a ve-hicle parked behind the post office on January 25. When they approached it several people ran from the car. Several officers were in the area and final-ly located several of the subjects. Several arrests were made. Arrested on an active municipal war-rant issued on a charge of failure to appear, supply-ing alcohol to a minor, be-ing a minor in possession of alcohol and shoplifting was Like Harold Barnes, 20, Lamar. Arrested on a charge of supplying alco-hol to a minor was Shaw-nee Dawn Lawrence, 21, also of Lamar. Several juveniles were taken into custody and were eventu-ally turned over to their parents.

* Officers took a past tense trespassing com-plaint on January 25 in the 1600 block of Walnut St. Later located and is-sued a summons for tres-passing was Christopher David Furr, 39, Lamar. Furr awaits a pending court appearance date.

* Officers responded January 25 to the 1000 block of E. 10th St. on the report of a domestic as-sault that had taken place. This situation involved a 17 year old male and his parents. Once everything was calmed down the 17 year old agreed to stay in the home and to take medication that he was prescribed. No arrests were made at the time of this call.

* Officers were dis-patched January 25 to the 1800 block of Jackson St. on the report of a distur-bance. When officers ar-rived they spoke with one of the parties involved and once they finished their conversation they

left the scene. No one was arrested, nor was any oth-er kind of aid given.

* Arrested January 26 at the Pete’s convenience store on a Lamar munici-pal warrant on a charge of failure to appear was Chandra Breann Sharp, 18 Lamar. Sharp was transported to the Barton County jail where she was processed, posted bond and was released.

* A two vehicle crash was investigated Janu-ary 27 on 160 Highway, just at the east city limits. According to statements taken at the scene both vehicles were traveling to the east when one was slowing to make a left hand turn. The driver of the second vehicle was looking away and did not see that the vehicle in front of her was slowing to make the turn. Both vehicles collided. The driver of the first vehicle was taken by ambulance to be checked at the hos-pital. The second driver

and her passenger were not hurt in this crash.

* Arrested January 27 in the 500 block of E. 6th St., on both a Barton County warrant and on a Lamar municipal warrant issued on charges of failure to appear, was Feather Ma-rie Richards, 23, Lamar. Richards was transported to the Barton County jail where she was processed and incarcerated.

* Two bicycles were found January 27 in a field just north of 6th St. and can be claimed on their identification at the police station.

* Arrested January 28 on a Barton County warrant issued on a charge of vio-lation of an order of pro-tection was Charles An-thony Haddad, 21, Lamar. Haddad was transported to the Barton County jail where he was turned over to jail staff from process-ing and bonding.

* An eight year old male subject was referred Janu-ary 28 for making threats.

* An educational ne-glect case was opened January 29, involving a six year old female. The information is to be for-warded on to the juvenile authorities.

* A 14 year old male ju-venile was referred to the juvenile office January 29 on a charge of assault.

* A two vehicle crash was investigated January 29 in the Lamar Travel Plaza parking lot. One vehicle was parked at the time of this incident and was struck by another ve-hicle that was pulling in to park. No injuries were reported at the time of this crash.

* A nine year old female and a 14 year old male were referred January 29 to the juvenile office for truancy.

* Officers responded January 30 to the 1800 block of Jackson St. on the report of gunfire. Af-ter making their prelimi-nary investigation into the matter and talking

with several witnesses an arrest was made.

* Arrested January 30 for discharging a firearm within the city limits was Jason Robert Williams, 37, Lamar. Williams was also charged with failure to appear on a Lamar mu-nicipal warrant. He was incarcerated in the Bar-ton County jail.

* Officers were dis-patched January 31 to a disturbance in the 1600 block of Heagon St. A teenage male was accused of punching his mother in the face. The juvenile was transported to Lake-land Detention Center in Springfield.

* The Jasper County Sheriff notified Lamar on January 31 that they had contact with one Cyn-thia Lea Anderson, 33, Carthage. Anderson had an active Lamar munici-pal warrant issued on a charge of failure to ap-pear. Anderson was able to post bond and was re-leased from custody.

LAMAR POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE`S SALE

For default under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Lawrence C. Lone, Jr. and Tamara G. Lone, husband and wife, dated May 25, 2006, re-corded on June 16, 2006 as Document No. 2006-1024, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Barton County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on Thursday, March 19, 2015, at 12:00 PM at the West Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, in Lamar, Mis-souri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:

All of Lot Seventeen (17), Block One (1), LAKEV-IEW ADDITION to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri,

to satisfy said debt and costs.

Martin, Leigh, Laws & Fritzlen, P.C.

Successor TrusteeGregory D. Todd, Assis-

tant Secretary(816) 221-1430

www.mllfpc.com(Lone, 3046.944, Publica-tion Start: 02/25/2015 )MARTIN, LEIGH, LAWS & FRITZLEN, P.C., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OB-TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

2-25,3-4,11,18-4tcNOTICE OF

TRUSTEE’S SALEFor default in the pay-

ment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Rhonda J. Singer and Rich-ard Allen Singer, dated May 6, 2008, and recorded on May 14, 2008, Document No. 2008-694 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Barton County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on March 23, 2015, at 12:00 PM, at the East Front Door of the Bar-ton County Courthouse, La-mar, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:

All of a tract of land described as com-mencing at the South-east corner of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast Quar-ter of Section 35, Township 31, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri. Thence West 925 feet 6 inches, thence North 349 feet 4 inches to the point of beginning, thence East 313 feet, thence South 275 feet, thence West 313 feet, thence North 275 feet to the place of beginning, in Barton County, Mis-souri. Less and Ex-cept: That portion of the above described property which lies within the tract of land described as follows: Commenc-ing at the Southeast corner of the North-west Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of section 35, Township 31, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri, thence West 925 feet 6 inches, thence North 99 feet four inches to the point of begin-ning; thence East 313 feet, thence South 25 feet, thence West 313 feet, thence North 25 feet, commonly known as 1007 Forrest Ave-nue, Golden City, MO, 64748

subject to all prior ease-ments, restrictions, reser-vations, covenants and en-cumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.SouthLaw, P.C., Successor TrusteeFirst Publication: Febru-ary 25, 2015. For more information, visit www.southlaw.com

NOTICEPursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15

U.S.C. §1692c(b), no infor-mation concerning the col-lection of this debt may be given without the prior con-sent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent ju-risdiction. The debt collec-tor is attempting to collect a debt and any informa-tion obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. 143683 / Invoice No. 143683-727084).

2-25,3-4,11,18-4tcIN THE 28TH JUDICIAL

CIRCUIT COURT, BARTON COUNTY,

MISSOURIPlaintiff/PetitionerMichael Lee Rea vs.Defendant/RespondentShelly Ann ReaCase No. 14B4-CV00374

Notice Upon Order for Service by Publication

The State of Missouri to Shelly Rea, 2012 Madison St., Lexington, MO 64067You are hereby notified that an action has been com-menced against you in the Circuit Court of Barton

County, Missouri, the object and general natural of which is Dissolution of Marriage and which affects the fol-lowing described property: none.The names of all parties in this action are stated in the caption above and the name(s) and address(es) of the attorney(s) for the plain-tiff/petitioner(s) are none.You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear and defend against this action within 45 days after February 25, 2015, judgment by default will be entered against you.

S-Janet Maupins-Nadine Pattison,

Deputy Clerk2-25,3-4,11,18-4tc

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate of SHARON GARFIELD,Deceased.Estate No. 14B4-PR00014

NOTICE OF FILINGOF FINAL

SETTLEMENT AND

PETITION FORDISTRIBUTION

TO ALL PERSONS IN-TERESTED IN THE ES-TATE OF SHARON GAR-FIELD, Deceased:

You are hereby notified that the undersigned Per-sonal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal and real property of the Decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and for dis-tribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, on April 7, 2015, or as may be con-tinued 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 Settle-ment.s-GEORGE D. NICHOLS,

Attorney206 West 10th Street

Lamar, MO 64759(417) 682-6003

georgednichols@att.net

s-MARK GARFIELD,Personal Representative

3-4,11,18,25-4tc IN THE CIRCUIT

COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI

RECORDS/LEGALS

see LEGALS, page 5B

LEGALS

PROPERTY TRANSFERSGeneral Warranty

Deed, filed February 25, 2015. Redneck Outdoor Properties, LLC to Dan-ny R. Little, Trustee of the Danny R. Little Revoca-ble Trust: The north half of the northwest quarter

of section 8, township 32, range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed February 25, 2015. Meredith E. Todd to Brett Todd and Emmy Todd: The west half of

the northeast quarter of section 7, township 31, range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

Trustee's Special War-ranty Deed, filed Feb-ruary 25, 2015. Lonnie J. Stilabower, successor

trustee of the Edwin L. Stilabower Revocable Trust and Maxine F. Sti-labower Revocable Trust to Lori Ann Elliott of Barton County, Mis-souri: A tract commenc-ing 240 feet east and 108

feet north of the south-west corner of lot 1 in block 3 of Humphrey Brother's Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri and running thence north 108 feet to the south

line of Third Street Ter-race, thence east 100 feet, thence south 108 feet, thence west 100 feet to the point of beginning, being a part of lots 10, 11 and 12 in block 3 of said addition.

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PROBATE DIVISIONIn the Estate ofCHARLES E. CURLESS,Deceased.Estate No. 15B4-PR00003

AMENDED NOTICE OF LETTERS

GRANTEDTo all persons interested in the Estate of CHARLES E. CURLESS:

On December 24, 2014, the Last Will of Decedent having been admitted to probate, CHARLES D. CURLESS was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of CHARLES E. CURLESS, Deceased, by the Probate Division of Bar-ton County, Missouri. The business address of the Per-sonal Representative is 10 Northridge Drive, Lamar, MO 64759 and the Personal Representative's attorney is GEORGE D. NICHOLS, 206 West 10th Street, La-mar, MO 64759.

All creditors of the de-cedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the per-sonal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period

do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in sec-tion 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to section 537.021, RSMo.

Date of decedent's death was February 14, 2014.

Date of first publication is March 4, 2015.

s-James V. Nichols, Judge3-4,11,18,25-4tc

In Re: Justin V. Sprouls, a single personTRUSTEE’S SALE – Un-der the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Justin V. Sprouls, a single per-son dated 11/05/2004, and recorded on 11/08/2004 Document 2004-2437 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Barton County, MISSOURI, the under-signed Successor Trustee, will on 04/06/2015 at 2:30 PM at the West Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broad-way, Lamar, Mo. 64759, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash sub-ject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty de-scribed in said deed of trust, to wit:ALL OF 70 FEET OF AND

ACROSS THE WEST END OF LOTS FOUR (4) AND FIVE (5), IN BLOCK FIVE (5), OF FIRST ADDITION TO LAMAR, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, TOGETHER WITH THE EAST HALF OF VACAT-ED 14 FOOT ALLEY LY-ING WEST AND ADJA-CENT TO SAID LOTS 4 AND 5; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT DATED AU-GUST 29, 1956, IN BOOK 270 PAGE 288..Substitute Trustee Corpo-rationSUCCESSOR TRUSTEEwww.substitutetrusteecorp.comPublished in the Lamar DemocratFile #: SPRJUNORFirst publication date 03/11/2015

3-11,18,25-4-1-4tc IN THE CIRCUIT

COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate of THOMAS WILSON MARTIN, De-ceased. Estate No. 14B4-PR00054.NOTICE OF LETTERS

GRANTEDTo all persons interested

in the Estate of Thomas Wilson Martin decedent:

On the 12th day of No-vember, 2014, Teresa Moore, Barton County Public Administrator was appointed Personal Rep-resentative of the Estate of Thomas Wilson Martin, de-cedent, by the Probate Divi-

sion of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri. The business address of the Personal Representa-tive is Teresa Moore, Barton County Public Administra-tor, Barton County Court-house, Lamar, Missouri and the attorney is Kendall R. Vickers, whose address and phone number are 201 East Cherry, Suite 201, Nevada, MO 64772.

All creditors of said de-cedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this no-tice or if a copy of this no-tice was mailed to, or served upon such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in sec-tion 473.444, RSMo. Or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to section 537.021, RSMo.

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that he necessarily has a beneficial interest in the es-

tate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Divi-sion of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri.

Date of the decedent's death was October 4, 2013.

Date of first publication is March 18, 2015.

s-Janet B. MaupinClerk of the Probate

Division of the Circuit Court of Barton

County, Missouri3-18,25,4-1,8-4tc

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

STATE OF MISSOURICOUNTY OF BARTON

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI

In the Estate of: RUTH TY-LER, Deceased, Estate No. 15B4-PR00015.

To all persons interested in the estate of RUTH TY-LER, Decedent:

On the 13th day of March, 2015, a small estate affida-vit was filed by the distribu-

tees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the probate division of the circuit court of Barton County, Missouri.

All creditors of the dece-dent, who died February 5, 2015, are notified that Sec-tion 473.444 sets a limita-tion period that would bar claims one year after the death of the decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for ad-ministration.

Receipt of this notice should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient may possibly have a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s inter-est, if any, may possibly be determined from the affida-vit on this estate filed in the probate division of the cir-cuit court of Barton County, Missouri.

Date of first publication is March 18, 2015.

s-JAMES NICHOLSJudge of Probate Division

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CLASSIFIEDS

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Special Notices

Alcoholics Anony-mous meets every Sunday, 5 p.m., in the basement of Lamar Memorial Hall, 1104 Broadway. All meetings are nonsmoking.

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings - Wednes-days, 7:30 p.m., 1104 Broadway, Memorial Hall Basement.

Services Offered

Looking To Have Your House Cleaned? Call me at 620-875-6043.

Employment

Drivers, 65,000+, CDL-A, $2500 sign on, Bonus Pay out in 4mo. 1 month exp., Same Day Pay! Free Health Ins, No CDL? We have Free training! www.trailiner.com 800-769-3993.

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

Drivers: CDL-A. PTT Hiring OTR Earn .40 cpm base then bonus! Hard running Solos/Teams. FT/PT available. 866-312-7919.

Visiting Angels is seek-ing qualified caregivers in the Lamar and El Do-

rado Springs ar-eas. Please call 417-781-1000

to schedule an inter-view.

Drivers: Great Home Time. Excellent Pay Package & Paid Driv-er Benefits. Dry Van and Flatbed Divisions. You Choose. Refresh-ers Welcome. 800-234-5710.

Overnight Floor Cleaner needed, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., 3 nights/24 hour week. Must be re-sponsible, have trans-portation and pass back-ground check. Contact Chris at 417-766-4490.

Miscellaneous For Sale

Husky Mower 42” 18 HP B&S Twin, new belts upper and lower, new battery, new coil. Nice, $650. Excellent all over. 417-214-1829.

"Publisher's notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it ille-gal to advertise any pref-erence, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national ori-

gin, or inten-tion to m a k e a n y s u c h prefer-

ence limitation, or dis-crimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate, which is in vi-olation 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 $365. 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.

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