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Domestic violence

resolution adopted

LAMAR-The Barton Coun-ty Commission has adopted a resolution denouncing do-mestic violence and increas-ing court costs for mainte-nance of a shelter for victims. Previously, judges have levied two dollars in court costs in cases to go toward operation of Moss House in Nevada, the shelter for victims used in the 28th Judicial Circuit. That levy will now increase to four dollars.

Be sure to have your little ghosts and goblins stop by the Lamar Democrat (North of Memorial Hall) on October 31st from 3-5 p.m. to get spooktacular treats!

The Lamar Tiger football team rides along in the 2014 homecoming parade, held September 19. Coach Scott Bailey walked beside the team trailer as they circled the Lamar Square.

Three area postmasters

to retireThree area postmasters, Lori

Yokley, Liberal, Carol Gaines, Sheldon,and Edythe Weaver, Bronaugh, plan to retire this month. All have over 20 years of service as postmasters.

Yokley started her career as casual/PTF clerk in the Ne-vada, Mo., post office in No-vember, 1988. On August 2, 1997, she was appointed post-master at Mindenmines. She was transferred to the Deer-field Post Office on November 21, 1998 and served there for seven years. Other towns that she has held officer in charge positions include Moundville, Rich Hill and Liberal.

Yokley was appointed post-master of the Liberal Post Of-fice on March 22, 2003 and has served the Liberal com-munity for the last 11 years. Yokley said, “She has really enjoyed the wonderful com-munity and customers and feels very blessed to have been able to serve you all. After 27 years of service to the United States Postal Service, it is in my plans to return back to our farm in Moundville and enjoy my family, friends and life.”

A retirement reception and get-together will be held in her honor on Monday, Sept. 29, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Liberal Commu-nity Building in the North City Park. Yokley’s retirement date is Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Gaines has served as post-master at the Sheldon Post Office since May, 2000. Gaines' career with the postal service began as a PTF clerk in the Appleton City Post Office on September, 1989. see POSTMASTERS, page 2A

A large contingency

of students gathered at the bandstand on the northwest corner of the Lamar Square to spur on

the Lamar Tigers as they were set to play Butler for the homecoming contest on September 19.

Committee to recommend no change in zoning ordinance By RICHARD COOPERDemocrat staff writer

LAMAR-There will be no rec-ommendation to change any part of the city zoning ordi-nance. That was the consensus among all members of the city council’s Ordinance Commit-tee at the conclusion of a noon meeting, September 22, called to consider such a request.

The matter stemmed from the closure of a small trailer park at 8th and Mill. The La-

mar United Methodist Church has purchased the property and intends to use it for other pur-poses. The church has issued several deadlines for removal of the one remaining mobile home in the park. The own-ers have proposed moving the trailer to a location at 17th and Highway KK, but that location is not zoned as a trailer park. An amendment to the zoning ordinance, added January 20, 2014, specifies trailers may only be moved into designated trail-

er parks. Building Inspector Greg

Coats told the committee that the trailer owners had consid-ered relocating the structure to the 17th and Highway KK location for well over a year. However, seven months before the owners made known their intentions, the city council ap-proved an amendment to the zoning ordinance requiring only trailer parks. Coats added that the council had been con-sidering such a requirement

long before enacting such a ban. City Attorney Steven Kaderly

told the committee that making an exception would set a prec-edent that would create future problems as others would likely seek similar exceptions. He said it would create a “gray area,” and ordinances need clearly to be black and white to be en-forceable.

A poll of committee members showed all agreed, and no rec-ommendation for change will be made.

October 11 to be busy day on Lamar squareBy RICHARD COOPERDemocrat staff writer

LAMAR-A considerable part of Monday night’s Lamar City Council meeting was devoted to activities that will occur, October 11, on and near the Lamar square. That will be Wy-att Earp Day, which replaced Apple Days last year, and will be expanded this year. Astra Ferris, chamber of commerce director, told the council stress-ing a historical theme is a great improvement over the previous Apple Days theme, and greatly increased interest has already been apparent. She requested closing the entire square that day from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The council readily approved the request. Vendors will be on the outside edge of the square, and she said there are 101 spaces available. Already, 65 of the spaces have been filled. She added that the chamber has already had inquiries from Arizona and Kansas, other ar-eas where Wyatt Earp achieved fame as a lawman. Also, there will be three shootout demon-strations that day.

The council also approved the closure of 11th Street from Broadway to Poplar as well as Poplar from 11th Street to the Masonic Lodge parking lot. That closing was requested by the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks to allow what is called a Pink Apple 5K Fun Walk. Hours are from 7 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

Approval was granted to a third request from Bubs Ho-hulin to close 11th Street from Gulf west for a half block to

the alley to allow an auction in front of the mural on the building on the north side of 11th. This closure will only include the north lane of 11th and will last from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Water and sewer rates will increase starting with Octo-ber usage, and the increase will ap-pear on November bills. The increase will be phased in at 10 percent the first year and another 10 percent the sec-ond year. This is designed to close an annual loss of just over $55,500 in water billings. Based on a monthly use of 5,000 gallons, a residential customer will be-gin paying $3.84 for each 1,000 gallons during the first year. The monthly sewer charge will amount to 120 percent of the monthly water bill. Council-man Mike Hull felt two con-secutive 10 percent increases were too great for such a short period of time, and said the in-creases should be spread out in smaller amounts over a longer period. He cast the only “no” vote when the council adopted the ordinance.

Following the reading of a proclamation by Mayor Keith Divine, a plaque was presented to the city recognizing Lamar as a Purple Heart City. Making the presentation was Paul E. Weeks, commander of Chapter 621 of the Military Order of the

Purple Heart, headquartered in Springfield. Also participating in the ceremony was John D. Dismer, state adjutant for the order. The Purple Heart is one of the oldest and most honored awards to military personnel, conveyed only to those wound-ed in combat in service to their country. A similar presentation was made to the Barton Coun-ty Commission on August 11, designating Barton County as a Purple Heart County.

APAC-Missouri, Inc. was the lowest of three bidders to ap-ply one and one-half inches of asphalt overlay to several city streets in the annual street maintenance program. The bid of $144,862 exceeded the bud-geted amount for the project by $18,000, but the council voted to amend the budget and award the contract to APAC. Coun-cilman Hull recommended to

Budget Committee Chairman Steve Gilkey that he keep a re-cord of the amounts and num-ber of times the original city budget has been exceeded. Par-tially responsible for the size of the bids was the use of a new underlay known as “Glaspave,” which is supposed to extend the life of the asphalt surface. City Administrator Lynn Calton confirmed he has learned from several sources that Glaspave is far superior to the previous un-derlay, Petromat.

Near the conclusion of the meeting, City Clerk Traci Cox told the council that the audit of the city, which began Thurs-day, was completed Monday. It was conducted by Marshall Decker of Springfield. Cox said the results of the audit will be presented at the November 17 meeting of the council along with recommendations.

Lamar Democrat/Richard CooperLamar was recognized as a Purple Heart City at Monday night’s city

council meeting. Presenting a plaque to Mayor Keith Divine were, left, the State Adjutant of the Order of the Purple Heart, John D. Dismer, and Commander of Chapter 621 of the order, Paul E. Weeks.

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In May of 1991 she was named postmaster of the Harwood Post Office. She was then named officer in charge at the Sheldon Post Office from February to June 1994 and returned to Harwood in June, 1994. In December, 1999, she was sent again to Shel-don as officer in charge and named postmaster in May, 2000. She will retire on September 30, with 25 years of service with the postal service. Gaines' re-tirement is set for Tues-day, Sept. 30, at the Shel-don Post Office from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Bronaugh’s postmaster Weaver plans to retire on September 30, and a re-

tirement reception for her is to be held Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the post of-fice from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Weaver began her postal service in 1987 as a PMR at the Bronaugh Post Of-fice. She later served as

officer in charge at the Deerfield and Moundville post offices. In 2001 she served as postmaster in Metz and in 2003 in Deer-field, Weaver retuned to Bronaugh in 2005 as post-master there.

Dade County Democrat Club/Central Committee hold fundraising dinner

The Dade County Dem-ocrat Club and Central Committee met Thurs-day, Sept. 11, 6 p.m., at the Greenfield Community building. The business meeting was basically postponed, other than brief announcements, in order to allow time to move into the anxious-ly awaited pie auction.

The auction was held as a special fundraiser for Bob Glenn, Dade County presiding commissioner candidate. Auctioneer/co-medienne was 45 year vet-eran Pat Kelly of Newton County. Pat is still active and available and can be reached at 417-472-3787.

The auction was a tre-mendous success, with ap-

proximately 50 plus pies, cakes, cookies and breads being bid upon. Fun was had by all attending, with many quiet personalities rising to the surface with the encouragement of Kelly. Everyone left the meeting happy and en-thused for the next meet-ing, which is scheduled for a fundraiser dinner at $10 per plate. The dinner will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, at the community building.

Everyone is encour-

aged to attend and bring a guest to enjoy the dinner, surprise speakers and up-

dates for the remainder of the year and plans for up-coming holidays, as well

as a discussion regarding the upcoming election on November 4.

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CLUB NOTES

“Don’t hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never

hit soft.”

Maxine's Musings

By MAXINE MORIN

I do not have much to write as I have been a pa-tient in Barton County Memorial Hospital since last Wednesday. The staff is treating me for cellulitis in my legs.

I do know that VFW Post 3691 and Ladies Aux-iliary met for their August meeting at the Memorial Hall on the fourth Mon-day of the month. The post held its meeting in the basement and the ladies auxiliary assembled on

the main floor. President Beverly Squibb opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. A guest for the session was Dixie Clayton, Carthage, District 7 president. She inspected the auxiliary books and found them to be in order. Following the business session, the meeting was adjourned to meet again in September, with a carry-in supper at 6:30 p.m.

The Red Hat ladies will gather at Maple Senior Living to entertain. (I do not have my notes; call Betty Gideon or Dorris Woods for information).

I was happy to hear that Lamar won their home-coming game last Friday

night.My great-granddaugh-

ter, Jazmine Wescott, wa-tered my flowers since I was not there.

The Lamar Eagles Club will sponsor a benefit for Donnie Rogers, who has cancer. This will be held October 4, at the Eagles Club. Come on out to eat and support Donnie. I did not get what they were cooking, or the price. Call 682-5006 after 4 p.m.

Donna Wescott was tell-ing me how good the free hamburgers were at LBT Appreciation Day. She would with me lying in bed at BCMH!

May God watch over our military. Until next time....

Delicious baked goods were in abundance at the Dade County Democrat Club and Central Committee pie auction.

Velma Wood assisted Pat Kelly, auctioneer/comedienne out of Newton County, who entertained the crowd. Kelly sold Wood one of the 50 plus baked goods at the auction.

Bob Glenn, candidate for Dade County presiding commissioner, left, is pictured with Julia Myers as they stand by to dole out pies as they were sold.

LAMAR COUNTRY CLUBLADIES ASSOCIATION

Rosalee Potter was the hostess for Bridge on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The winners were Betty Gilkey, first and Dorothy Roberts, second.

The hostess on Tuesday, Sept. 23 is Dorothy Rob-erts. Sondra Riegel will be the hostess on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Postmasters, continued from page 1A

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow

The Christian Church of Liberal won the float contest in the Liberal Prairie Days parade on Saturday. Riding the float is Sean Clark (left) and Austin Johnson. Michael Grey, also riding the float, has his back to the camera.

Right, the Liberal Elementary School fourth grade prince and princess for 2014 were Cameron Peak and Unity Carpino. Here they ride down Main Street in the 2014 Prairie Days parade.

Liberal Prairie Daysis a success

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FRIENDS & FAMILYOzark Shorts to be presented

Ozarks Shorts, a monthly screening series of award-winning short films, will be shown on Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m., at the Mary K. Finley Li-brary, 10th and Cherry, Lamar. This is free and

open to the public.Come view a variety of

some of the world's best short films, including a wide range of great fam-ily-friendly documenta-ries, narratives, anima-tion and experimental

shorts that the local four state area would other-wise never get the oppor-tunity to see.

Films scheduled for September 27 are Horse-man, nine minutes, Tara Anderson; True Beauty This Night, 10 minutes, Peter Besson; Keys Wal-let Phone, 11 minutes, Ju-liet Lashinsky; Bradford Halifax London, nine minutes, Francis Lee; 5 CM, 19 minutes, Jordan

Schiele and White Earth, 19 minutes, J. Christian Jensen.

Like, follow and keep up with screening infor-mation and updates at https://www.facebook.com/ozarkshorts.

This monthly screen-ing series is sponsored and brought to the public courtesy of Dockery's and Sons Second Hand Store in Milford.

Scott and Kelli Nolting, Lamar, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Maranda Nicole Taylor, to Todd Lee Spangler of Stockton. Grandparents of Maranda are Marlys Taylor, the late JW Taylor and Betty Taylor and RL and Judith Gray, all of northwest Arkansas. Todd is the son of Tim Spangler and Donna Spangler, Stockton and the grandson of Anna Lee Neal, Bolivar, the late Bud Spangler and the late Howard and Bernice Griggs, Stockton. The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture and is a Farm Bureau Insurance agent, serving in El Dorado Springs and Stockton. The prospective bridegroom is a 1998 graduate of Missouri Welding Institute in Nevada, where he returned in 2009 after a 10 year career in the field, to serve as head of admissions. The couple have planned a March wedding and will call Stockton home.

Ryan Davis was the winner of the 10th Street Community Farmers' Market biggest watermelon contest held Saturday, Sept. 6.

Taylor-Spangler engagement

Guerrero graduates basic training

Army Pvt. Nicolas Guerrero has graduated from basic combat train-ing at Fort Jackson, Co-lumbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mis-sion, history, tradition and core values, physi-cal fitness and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemi-cal warfare and bayonet training, drill and cer-

emony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed com-bat, map reading, field tactics, military cour-tesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises.

Guerrero is the son of Brenda Gaines and stepson of Todd McK-night, Sheldon.

He is a 2014 graduate of Sheldon RIII High School.

Davis wins biggest watermelon

Junior and Laura Hammons of Lamar will soon celebrate 60 years of marriage. The two were married on October 3, 1954, in El Dorado Springs. They have two children, a son Jamie Hammons, Pensacola, Fla. and a daughter, Judy Crockett and husband Darrel, Lamar. They have five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Junior worked for MoDOT for 34 years. The couple celebrated at Tractor's Barbecue on September 21, with family and friends.

Hammons' to celebrate 60 years

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Safety drills conducted in Lamar R-1 schools

By RICHARD COOPERDemocrat staff writer

LAMAR-A part of each month’s meeting of the Lamar R-I Board of Education is a building principal’s report. Within each report at the board meeting of September 18 were numerous referenc-es to intruder drills held during the first month of classes in each of the dis-trict’s schools. Designed to protect the safety of all the district’s students, the drills were described as successful. One of the ob-jectives of the drills was to detect deficiencies in school safety procedures and to correct them. La-mar police officers ob-served drills and offered suggestions at some of the schools.

Enrollment figures for the first month of school were presented. East Pri-mary has 291 enrolled in kindergarten through grade 2. West Elementary has 287 in grades 3-5. La-mar Middle School has 318 in grades 6-8, and La-mar High School has 399 enrolled in grades 9-12.

There are 99 in the senior class. Total enrollment is 1,295.

A brief video re-port from the Missouri School Board Association (MSBA) is a part of each month’s meeting. The lat-est report included the cost of providing school lunches being driving up by recently imposed fed-eral regulations. It also noted that federal regu-lations on menu content has brought about food waste and caused some children to drop out of the school lunch pro-gram. MSBA has adopted a position in strong op-position to Constitution-al Amendment 3, which will be on the November 4 ballot. Amendment 3 is described as a new per-formance based teacher evaluation policy, but MSBA contends it is a se-rious threat to local con-trol of schools.

It was reported that the Family and Consumer Science classroom at the high school has had all of its appliances re-placed through a match-ing 50/50 grant from the

Missouri Department of Elementary and Second-ary Education. The new appliances include two electric ranges, two gas ranges, two refrigerators, five microwaves, a dish-washer, a washer and dry-er, and a built-in double oven. Many of the old ap-pliances will be used else-where in the district. [To those over age 40, Family and Consumer Science is better known as home economics.]

As requested by Super-intendent Dr.Zach Har-ris, a survey has been made of new activities that may be of interest to Lamar students. The sur-vey included bass fishing, wrestling, soccer, girls golf, boys tennis, mid-dle school baseball, and chess. The exact numbers of those interested in each activity will be available at the next board meeting.

Professional Develop-ment day will be on Fri-day, Sept. 26. Personnel will attend training and development sessions in their respective buildings. There will be no classes on that day.

FAMILY & FRIENDS/SCHOOLMETZGER’S MUTTERINGS

Lassoing Learning in the Wild West “three peat” fundraiser

Lamar West will host a “Three Peat” annual fun-draiser this year, with the theme of “Lassoing Learn-ing in the Wild West”. The kickoff assembly was held at the school on Septem-ber 15. The event will be September 25, with a deadline date for packets and pledges of Monday, Sept. 29.

Funds generated from this fundraising event go

directly to the students and will be utilized for ex-tra school activities to en-hance each student's ex-

perience. This will be the only fundraiser supported

The Lamar High School Class of 1947 met Sunday, Aug. 24, at the Marketside Cafe for their 67th reunion. Pictured back row, left to right, are Don Selvey, Wayne Workman, Bill Woods, Nedra Divine, Roberta Hampton, Nan Woodward, Justine McManis, Mary Engelage; front row, left to right, Lloyd Banwart, Walter Johnson, Jean Foster, Pat Vaughan, Wilmetta Jeffries, Virginia Bunton.

Lamar High School Class of '47 gathers

By MELODY METZGERLamar Democrat

It's hard to believe that we are sailing right through September. Where is the year going? September is a melan-choly month for me, as mom's birthday was Sep-tember 29 and that is also the month, three years ago, that grandson Kobyn was taken away to live elsewhere. As I look back on the life changes that

have occurred since that time, it floors me. Since that time I have lost the last of my parents, as well as Gary's, and have been blessed with a loving daughter-in-law, along with another awesome grandson and another on the way. A gender reveal party is being held a week from today, so will soon know if it will be a grand-son or granddaughter. In that time frame I have also had to deal with the

cleaning and sale of our family home and as most know, the paper changed hands and after working for Doug and Rayma for over 28 years, I am now learning various aspects of the newspaper that I didn't have to deal with before. But it's all good and I am learning and adapting more and more each day. You can teach an old dog new tricks!

Last week brother Mar-tin, who is having to deal with the death of a long-time neighbor, sent me a little ditty on YouTube that brought back a flood of memories. It was the recording of the Three Little Fishies song. Now, when Martin and I were growing up, Mom used

to sing or recite various fun and silly ditties that she had picked up over the years. This particu-lar song was one of her favorites and I had com-pletely forgotten about it until Martin sent me the e-mail with it attached. As soon as I played it, the memories came flooding back in torrents. Martin and I both decided that we were indeed fortunate to have had a mom that knew how to be silly and that it had benefitted both of us in so many ways.

Last night, as I was de-ciding what to cook for supper my taste buds de-cided I needed to make hamburger steak and gra-vy, rice and spinach. As strange as it sounds, that

was one of my mom's fa-vorite meals, thus making it “comfort food” for me. Mom was a good cook but didn't have a huge ar-ray of dishes that she was good at. Her all time best was fried chicken, but it was her potato soup that she was best known for. Of course she taught me everything she knew and then we would joke about the fact that after that she conveniently forgot how, leaving me to do the cooking. That's where we differed; she just did it because it was expected of her, but I actually enjoy cooking, so even growing up that job usually fell to me.

I saw a post on face-book from Sheila Ste-

vens yesterday, relating a funny story that occurred between herself and her mom Lillie. Something Lillie had done got them tickled and they had a good old fashioned belly laugh. I posted that while I have definitely laughed since then, I have not really experienced that rip roaring belly laugh that leaves you breath-less, with tears stream-ing down your face, since mom passed five years ago. Her unique sense of humor is one of the things that I miss the most, and one of the traits I inher-ited from her. Thanks mom, the world is a much better place when one can find humor in precarious situations.

see FUNDRAISER, page 5A

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SCHOOL

Blaine Shaw, son of Steven and JJ Shaw, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Blaine likes playing football. He has three dogs and his favorite color is orange.

STAR Students for the week of September 15 were, third row, left to right, McKinley Bishop, Isabel Osborne, Talon Timmons, Grace Scoville; second row, Jenna Lee, Jaxsyn Lovan, Tanner Fowler, Brenna Morey; front row, Aiden Leavell, Morgan Allen, Toby Ansley, Bryli Duncan.

STAR Students of the week

Brett Mason, son of Mark and Cindra Mason, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Brett's favorite things to do are run and play basketball. He also likes to eat, workout and hanging out with his friends.

Maddie Jeffries, daughter of Eric and Bobbi Jeffries, is the seventh grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Maddie plays volleyball. She is in STUCO (student council) and loves going to church.

STAR Students at Lamar East Primary for the week of September 22 are, back row, left to right, Xavier Romero, Zachery Rector, Wyatt Jeffries, Talon Brand; middle row, Keely Taffner, Shalea Dahmer, Chase Bennett, Calli Harris, Lexy Stephen; front row, Macy Danner, Jude Harris, Mickael Carriere and Kyler Ison.

Lamar tennis team faces College Heights

The Lamar tennis team played College Heights on September 15, losing 1-8. In singles, No. 1 Brook-lyn Davey lost 3-8, No. 2 Grace Compton lost 3-8, No. 3 Grace Dunlap lost 0-8, No. 4 Kelli Sheat lost 2-8, No. 5 Elly Swartz lost 2-8 and No. 6 Anastasiya Ponomarenko won 8-1. In doubles, Davey and Dunlap lost 2-8, Comp-ton and Sheat lost 2-8 and Swartz and Ponomarenko

lost 3-8.In JV doubles, Betha-

ny Culpepper and Kay-la Mayfield lost 1-6 and Ellie Lodestein and Ani Crockett lost 5-6.

“We played better to-night,” said coach Da-vid Ferlo. “We are still not winning at deuce. Once we do that and become more con-sistent in our ground strokes, we will be more successful”.

Lamar tennis team loses to Carl Junction

The Lamar tennis team played Carl Junction on September 12, losing 0-9. In singles, No. 1 Brooklyn Davey lost 0-8, No. 2 Grace Compton lost 1-8, No. 3 Grace Dunlap lost 0-8, No. 4 Kelli Sheat lost 2-8, No. 5 Elly Swartz lost 1-8 and No. 6 Anastasiya Ponoma-renko lost 4-8. In doubles, Davey and Dunlap lost 2-8, Compton and Sheat lost 1-8 and Swartz and

Ponomarenko lost 0-8.In JV doubles, Bethany

Culpepper and Kayla Mayfield lost 1-6 and Ellie Lodestein and Ani Crockett lost 0-6, 2-6.

“This was probably the best team that we have faced this year,” said coach David Ferlo. “I don't think we played up to our potential, but the overall score was closer than indicated”.

Seneca Indians dominate seventh grade Tigers

By MELESSA WEST

The Lamar seventh grade Tigers took on the Seneca seventh grade In-dians on their home turf this past Thursday eve-ning, Sept. 18. The Tiger fans had high hopes; how-ever, the Indians pulled out all the stops, dominat-ing the Tigers.

There was no score in the first period. The Indians took control in the second period, scoring twice with both conversions good, making the score 16-0 In-dians. With 3:05 left in the third period, the Indians scored again with another good conversion, bringing

the score to 24-0. The Tigers had two delays against them close to the end of the third pe-riod. After halftime, the Indians scored yet an-other touchdown with a good conversion. The final score was 32-0, with the Indians domi-nating.

The Tigers fought hard, but in the end they fell to the Indians.

Please come out and support the junior high Lamar Brotherhood as they go head to head in Mount Vernon against the seventh grade Mountaineers on Sep-tember 25, at 5:30 pm.

Eighth grade Tigers move to 2-0 on seasonBy LANCE J. HARDMAN

The eighth grade Sen-eca Indians came to town hoping to avenge last year’s two point loss, but the hometown Tigers had other plans for the eve-ning. The Tigers won the toss and deferred the ball to the second half, giv-ing the Indians the first opportunity to score. A quick three and out, fol-lowed by a Lamar score but failed two point con-version, had Lamar up 6-0.

The Indians were grind-ing it out and were re-warded with a score and converted two point ex-tra point, taking the lead at 6-8. Their lead lasted a whole 10 seconds, as on the ensuing kickoff the

Tigers took it to the house, going up 12-8 and taking that lead into halftime. The Ti-gers took the ball on the opening drive of the second half and went up 20-8.

Dominating Tiger defense kept the Indi-ans out of the end zone and the offense tacked on another fourth quarter score, giving the Tigers a 28-8 vic-tory for their home opener. The eighth grade Tigers move to 2-0 on the season and travel to Mt. Vernon on Thursday in which they look to settle the score from the Moun-taineers, since their game last year ended in a tie.

by the West Elementary office this year, so all stu-dents are encouraged to participate. The money raised will be used for the father/daughter banquet, t-shirts for field trips and the read-in, student red card rewards, books for classrooms, classroom supplies and more.

West Elementary will be celebrating along with several “three peat” fall sports teams. All partici-pants that turn in a packet

will be a special guest dur-ing the October 3 home football game. A student packet and parent letter has been sent home and for students to qualify the packets must be turned in with the collected pledges by Monday, Sept. 29.

There are multiple ways to earn recognition for participation. First, all participants will receive a free ticket to the game and go out on the field at half-time for a “You All

Come Back Now” gather-ing. Second, one class per grade level who are the top producers will each earn an extra recess and ice cream bar. This will be calculated by the highest percent of students that participate. If everyone in the class participates, the entire class will win a free recess and ice cream.

The grand prize winners will be determined by putting all participation students per grade level

in a hat. One boy and one girl will experience the luck of the draw. These six students will get to round up their favorite fall sport athlete to come eat lunch with them on October 3. Fall sports include football, cheerleading, softball, volleyball, boys swimming, boys or girls cross country and girls tennis.The lucky students will also be honorary team captains on the foot-ball field prior to kickoff.

Fundraiser, continued from page 4A

6A • Wednesday, September 24, 2014 www.lamardemocrat.com Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO

Lamar Democrat/

Chris Morrow

Lamar third baseman,

sophomore Makayla

Brown, takes a throw during

a home contest against

Monett. The Lady Tigers

dropped the game.

Tigers shut out Bears on homecoming

By CHRIS MORROW

The Lamar Tigers shut-out another opponent Friday night when they thrashed the visiting But-ler Bears 74-0 on home-coming.

Lamar senior quarter-

back Tripp Tucker got the scoring started early with a 13 yard touchdown run. His classmate and friend Derek Henderson then plunged in from a yard out with four and a half minutes to play in the first quarter to put the Tigers

up 14-0. Hender-son was crowned

homecoming king prior to the contest. Taylor Fanning was crowned queen.

Todd Morrow's kick off hit and died at the one yard line like he was drop-ping a wedge shot onto a green. The Tigers kick cover-age unit hustled down to make the stop and pin the Bears deep in their own end. A second down pass play was broken up by a div-ing Ben Kluhsman. On third and long Kluhsman broke up another pass, send-ing it into the cool September night. It came down in the hands of his team-mate Brett McDon-

ald who returned it to the Bears one yard line. Matt Whyman scored on the next play and the route was on at Thomas M. O'Sullivan Stadium.

With less than a minute to play in the first quar-ter, Tucker dropped a pass over the shoulder of Luke Hardman, right into his hands and he did the rest, outrunning the Bears

defense 76 yards for the score and a 28-0 lead.

The Tigers tacked on 30 more points in the second quarter. Whyman picked off a pass and returning it 46 yards for a touch-down and scored on a 19 yard carry. Danny Embry scored on a 37 yard run and Hardman scored on a short plunge.

In the second half the Tigers scored on a 32 yard run by McDonald and a McKade Crockett scam-per of seven yards.

The Tigers defense add-ed a pair of safeties. In the second quarter Angus Sprenkle tackled the But-ler ball carrier in the end zone and late in the game Cooper Lucas repeated the feat. In five games the Tigers defense has allowed only six points. Friday night the defense scored 10 points. On the season Lamar has outscored its opponents 269-6.

The Tigers (5-0) will be back in action Friday night when they travel to Anderson to take on McDonald County. The Mustangs are coming off a 45-0 loss to Carl Junction. They are 1-4. Kick off is set for 7 p.m.

SPORTSLady Tiger softball

Lamar Democrat/Rhiannon MorrowDesirea Robertson was crowned 2014 Liberal

Homecoming queen Friday night prior to the Bulldogs contest with the Jasper Eagles. Escorting Robertson is Colton Bunney.

Lamar Democrat/Chris MorrowLamar's Danny Embry knows the best way to get

yards is to follow his blocking and here he is following senior Derek Henderson, who is driving a Butler Bear out of the way for a big gain by Embry. Henderson had a big night Friday. He was named 2014 football homecoming king prior to the game and later scored a touchdown.

Lamar Democrat/Chris MorrowLeft, Derek Henderson had a night to remember Friday night. The Lamar senior scored a

touchdown in the Tigers 74-0 dismantling of Butler. Prior to the game Henderson was crowned 2014 football homecoming king. Here he is shown with queen Taylor Fanning, also a senior. Fanning is the daughter of Matt and Cheryl Fortner and the late Joe Fanning. Henderson is the son of Jim and Lisa Banks and Jeff and Dorene Henderson.

Right, Lamar High School's 2014 homecoming queen candidates show their spunky side while posing for a photo during the Tigers 74-0 drubbing of Butler Friday night. From left, Karsen Hull, queen Taylor Fanning and Ryan O'Sullivan.

Jasper High School's 2014 football homecoming king and queen were crowned prior to last Friday's contest. Chandra Howard and Matt Stump are shown as they leave the field.

Jasper royalty crowned

Liberal's queen crowned

2014Wednesday, September 24, 2014 • SECTION B

Hospice Compassus recognizes National Pain Awareness Month

LAMAR-Lamar joins health-care providers across the U.S. in recognizing September as Na-tional Pain Awareness Month. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, chronic pain is the nation’s primary cause of lost workdays. It affects more people than cancer, heart dis-ease and diabetes combined, with over 100 million Ameri-

cans suffering from it.“Aggressive management of

pain and symptoms is the cor-nerstone of hospice care,” said John Alden, M.D., medical di-rector of Hospice Compassus – Lamar. “When a cure is not possible, much can be done to improve a patient’s quality of living through acknowledg-ment and treatment of symp-

toms. National Pain Aware-ness Month is intended to get citizens to recognize the effects of pain, the symptoms associated with pain and find appropriate relief so they can regain their quality of life.”

Typically, physical pain does not exist in isolation.

Dementia care expert to speak in LamarMary Sharp, an internationally

respected consultant to caregiv-ers of people who have demen-tia, will speak at Thiebaud Au-ditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thurs-day, Oct. 2, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Thiebaud Auditorium, 105 E. 11th St., Lamar.

Sharp's presentations have

been standing-room-only in places like New York City, Dal-las, Seattle…and southern Mis-souri. She has inspired caregiv-ers across the US and Canada as well as in Scotland, Ireland and Fiji. She is coming because her good friend and fellow advocate for excellence in elder care, Janet Gard, has arranged (through her

company, Hospice Compas-sus) to sponsor and host this very special meeting. The title of the program is, “Making Beautiful Moments.”

The two met almost 10 years ago when Janet attended a

Television documentary reinforces realization of America’s historical illiteracy

By RICHARD COOPERDemocrat staff writer

Ken Burns’ enormous docu-mentary, “The Roosevelts, An Intimate History,” stretching over 14 hours on Public Televi-sion, has confirmed the shock-ing and depressing historical illiteracy of a vast majority of the American public. This may be revealed by a viewer’s quip, “I didn’t know that.” That is under-standable and permissible, but being unaware of the Roosevelt legacy in national parks, paying into Social Security or receiv-ing its benefit checks, or why we have a ‘”Great Generation” is not acceptable. Neither is not know-ing the Civil War occurred be-fore World War I, or that Frank-lin Roosevelt was the architect of the New Deal. It should be apparent to Americans that the Civil War and World War I took place long before the Cold War. By the way, what was the Cold War all about?

The Burns’ documentary has prompted a stirring col-umn by Daniel Burnett, direc-tor of communications for the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, focusing blame on America’s colleges and uni-versities for shirking their re-sponsibilities of maintaining a historical literacy throughout their student populations by including fundamental areas of study in their general education

requirements. The column ap-peared in newspapers through-out the country shortly after “The Roosevelts” debuted on September 14. The alarm over our historical illiteracy may also apply to America’s high schools, the foundation upon which colleges and universities must build their programs. Although most states require some sec-ondary instruction in U.S. His-tory, it often is sandwiched into schedules to accommodate other courses that some deem more important. Certainly, this outlook greatly influences the year(s) that U.S. History is taught.

Let us firmly resolve that we can’t intelligently base our fu-ture decisions, as individual American citizens or as a coun-try, unless we understand where we have been.

The American Council of Trustees and Alumni has ad-opted a rating system, using the grades A through F, to rate nearly all the country’s institu-tions of higher learning, truly a monstrous undertaking. The ratings are based on general ed-ucation requirements (not just courses that are offered) that include composition, literature, foreign language, U.S. History or Government, economics, mathematics, and natural or physical science.

Area girls qualify for American Royal youth rodeo

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-Bailey and Kaitlyn Adams recently qualified for the 2014 Ameri-can Royal Invitational Youth Rodeo that kicked off Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the American Royal Complex Hale Arena. The ro-deo will continue through Fri-day, Sept. 26. Seven-year-old Bailey Adams, daughter of Ken and Sara Adams and a second grader at Jasper Elementary, qualified to compete in barrels and mutton busting and Kai-tlyn Adams, 14, a Jasper High School freshman and daughter of Ken Adams and Kristi Gra-ham, qualified in barrels, goat tying and breakaway.

The four day event features top student athletes competing in events such as bull riding, barrel racing and the crowd favorite, mutton busting. Since

2007, the American Royal has awarded $68,500 in scholar-ships at the youth rodeo, along with additional prize money and awards.

The event is divided into ju-nior and senior divisions, with the senior division being made up of athletes ages 14-18. Senior division events include bare-back riding, bull riding, barrel racing, breakaway roping, steer wrestling and much more. The junior division is composed of athletes ages 13 and under. These energetic youngsters will compete in events such as mutton busting, barrel racing, junior bareback riding, break-away roping and goat tying.

This high-energy event only happens once a year, so don't miss the chance to be part of the action. Invitational youth

rodeo tickets are available through Ticketmaster and the Kemper Arena Box Of-fice. Further information re-garding the event is available online at www.americanroy-al.com.

The American Royal As-sociation is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation that has been a Kansas City tradition since 1899. Each year more than 270,000 people attend events at the American Royal Complex. In 2013, the Royal was able to give $1.4 million in scholarships and educa-tional awards. In addition to its educational mission, the American Royal generates some $60 million of econom-ic impact, $4.4 million in lo-cal tax revenues and supports 450 jobs.

Bailey Adams, daughter of Ken and Sara Adams, will compete in the junior division at the American Royal Invitational Youth Rodeo. Her events include barrels and mutton busting.

Kaitlyn Adams, daughter of Ken Adams and Kristi Graham, will compete in the senior division at the American Royal Invitational Youth Rodeo. Her events include barrels, goat tying and breakaway.

Blake Felts competed in the Sunflower Slide reining horse competition at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka, Kan., on September 13 and 14. The Sunflower Slide is sponsored by the Kansas Reining Horse Association and hosts riders from several states, including Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado,

Texas and Wisconsin. Felts competed Saturday in

the Youth division 13 and un-der and finished in first place. He received a blue ribbon, a plaque, a cash prize and a mer-chandise prize for his accom-plishment. Felts and his horse, Gunner Slide, are trained by Je-romy Lipps from Lipps Horse Training.

During the competition, Blake was required to run a specific pattern that included large fast circles, smaller slow circles, flying lead changes, roll backs, multiple spins and sliding stops. The sliding stop and the spin moves are the most recognized maneu-vers from reining competi-tions.

District receives grant to enhancecomputer-based curriculum

JASPER-Jasper R-V School District has received a $10,000 grant from America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, spon-sored by the Monsanto Fund. The district will use the money to purchase classroom laptops, improving technology access for kindergarten through sixth grade students.

“The district is committed to eventually being an environ-ment where every student has a laptop or tablet device,” said Amanda Moennig, curriculum director. “Computer literacy is a must in the workforce today and access to computers at an earlier age will give our stu-dents the tools they need to be successful.”

The laptops will be used by students on a weekly basis for a variety of classroom activi-ties, including presentations, iCore and Discovery Educa-tion. The district utilizes iCore for web-based learning and Discovery Education for tech-nology-based lessons. With the additional technology in the classroom the district hopes to see academic growth and a re-newed interest in the areas of technology, science and math in their elementary school.

“At-risk students can have their specific educational gaps filled with the iCore program while the Discovery Education program is used to benchmark student progress,” said Moen-nig. “Both iCore and Discov-ery can be used to create stu-dent-specific lessons that can be completed at school or at home.”

“This project is a big deal

because many of our students don't have access to computers at home,” added Moennig. “Up until this year, our school did not have the funds to provide adequate access to computers at the school either, but the school and our local farmers were able to team up together to double our access to computers in the elementary building.”

The district also received a $10,000 Grow Rural Educa-tion grant in 2013, to pur-chase technology for their high school. One important benefit of the new technology funded last year was that it enabled the school to add college dual enrollment math classes to the curriculum for juniors and se-niors.

This past spring local farm-ers nominated the district again for a chance to apply for the grant. School administra-tors then designed a math or science-based project for the grant application. Once all of the school district applications were submitted a panel of math and science teachers reviewed each application and selected finalists. An advisory council composed of farmer-leaders, with an interest in agriculture and education, then selected the winning grant applications from a pool of finalists.

“Agriculture has become one of the most technologically advanced industries, so farm-ers are very aware of the need for superior math and science education, particularly in their own communities,” said Mon-

Pictured from left to right are Brandon Bruce, technical agronomist for Monsanto, Amanda Moennig, curriculum director and David Davis, principal of Jasper Elementary School.

Felts competes in reining competitionBlake

Felts is shown

with his horse,

Gunner Slide.

Also pictured

on the right is trainer

Jeromy Lipps from

Lipps Horse

Training.

see GRANT, page 4B

see ILLITERACY, page 4B

see PAIN, page 4B

see DEMENTIA, page 4B

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Bull breeding soundness clinics begin in southwest Missouri

MT. VERNON-A word of advice to area cattle producers: it is time to evaluate your bulls for readiness to breed cows in November and De-

cember."Whether you have one

bull or 25 bulls, they need checked at least once a year before turnout time. Some cattlemen even

check bulls twice a year," said Eldon Cole, livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension.

Cole says a routine check again this fall is important if you've no-ticed cows coming back in heat, if bulls have been injured this summer, or if bulls are showing their age and have poor body condition scores.

"Under these conditions the breeding soundness exam (BSE) serves as an insurance policy for hav-ing a uniform calf crop in the fall of 2015," said Cole.

During the exam, bulls will be treated for inter-nal and external parasites and given their booster

vaccinations if desired.Four clinics are sched-

uled as follows: October 1, Barry County Veteri-nary Services, Cassville; October 14, Animal Clin-ic of Diamond, Diamond; October 15, Dake Vet-erinary Clinic, Miller and October17, Countryside Animal Clinic, Aurora.

It is necessary to make an appointment through these veterinary offices or your own veterinarian.

"It's important to learn if you have a bull prob-lem well in advance of turnout time. There are a number of bull sales in late September and Oc-tober in case you need to shop for a replacement or two," said Cole.

The clinics are coopera-tive efforts between the veterinarians, Zoetis and University of Missouri Extension.

Bulls will be checked for structural soundness, semen quality, body con-dition, scrotal size and given a test for tricho-moniasis if desired by the owner. The trich test is recommended for older bulls that may have vis-ited a neighbor's pasture or had a bull or cow form a neighbor visit their pasture. More and more breeders test for trich in yearling bulls that should be virgins, just to be on the safe side.

Zoetis offers their High Density - 50 K genomic

test at each location. This test gives an enhance-ment to the bull's expect-ed progeny difference (EPD) accuracy which is especially helpful for young bulls that may be offered for sale.

Cole will be on hand to answer questions regard-ing EPD usage, bull sales and management. He says the clinics in March saw 170 bulls and 13.5 percent did not pass the BSE.

"Some of the bulls that didn't pass were close and could have bred a few cows but were not equipped to breed and settle 30 or 40 females in a 60 day season," said Cole.

AREA NEWS

Ozark Fall Farmfest is on the horizonTemperatures are get-

ting cooler and the days are getting shorter as signaling the Ozark Fall Farmfest

is on the horizon and will be here soon.

The 35th annual Ozark Fall Farmfest will be Fri-day, Saturday and Sun-day, Oct. 3, 4 and 5, at the Ozark

Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield.

With over 750 agricul-tural exhibits, the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds will be filled with a variety of tractors, farm equipment, animal health products, trailers, livestock han-

dling equipment, live-stock waterers, feed, tools, trucks, agricultural service providers and much more.

Farmfest also will fea-ture rural living displays where a host of products designed to enhance the rural

lifestyle will be available for everyone to see.

For those interested in the latest in the livestock industry, on-site livestock exhibits will fill the barns

and present a unique opportunity for stockmen and women to take a look at the variety of breeding

stock available and

learn more about the ani-mals from breeders.

Beef cattle breeds at Farmfest will include An-gus, Belgian Blue, Brah-mousin, Brangus, Braun-vieh,

Beefalo, Beefmaster, Charolais, Fleckvieh, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Irish Dexter, Limousin, Long-horn,

Maine-Anjou, Red An-gus, Romagnola, Salers, Shorthorn, Sim-Angus, Simmental and White Park.

In addition to the cattle exhibits, equine enthusi-asts will enjoy the oppor-tunity to view a variety of

horses on display.

Other livestock at Farmfest will include Boer goats, dairy goats, Katahdin hair sheep, Red Wattle pigs,

miniature donkeys, al-pacas, rabbits and more.

Once again, well-known stock dog trainer Danny Shilling from Bois D’Arc will be conducting

daily stock dog demon-strations and clinics each day of the event.

Also, take a step back in time at the antique equip-

ment displays brought by the Ozarks Steam Engine

Association and the Southwest Missouri Ear-ly Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association and see firsthand how equip-ment has changed over the years.

Hours for the Ozark Fall Farmfest are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 9 a.m. to

4 p.m. on Sunday. Parking and admission

are free.The Ozark Empire Fair-

grounds are easily ac-cessed on the north side of Springfield, just off In-terstate

44 and Highway 13.The Ozark Fall Farm-

fest is sponsored by the Ozark Empire Fair and Farm Talk Newspaper. For more information contact Farm Talk at 620-421-9450 or the Ozark Empire Fair at 417-833-2660.

Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO www.lamardemocrat.com Wednesday, September 24, 2014 • 3B

* Officers were dis-patched August 8 to the 700 block of W. 8th St. on the report of a do-mestic disturbance. After speaking with everyone

involved and after find-ing drug paraphernalia in plain view, an arrest was made. Arrested was Heather Lynn Lasiter, 35, Lamar. Lasiter was

transported to the Bar-ton County Jail where she was processed, posted bond and was released to await a pending court date.

* Officers responded August 10 to a domestic disturbance in the 1300 block of Lexington St. After hearing all sides of the incident a report will be forwarded on to the prosecutor’s office for the possible filing of a formal charge. No arrests were made at the time of this

call.* The Joplin Police De-

partment notified Lamar on August 10 that they had contact with one Bar-ney Christopher Atwood, 52, Golden City. Atwood had an active Lamar mu-nicipal warrant issued on a charge of Failure to Appear. The warrant was confirmed and Atwood was taken into custody. Atwood posted a cash bond and was released to await a pending court date.

* A 14 year old male was reported August 10 as a runaway in the 1600 block of Maple St. The male was later found and returned home.

* A three car collision was investigated August 11 at the intersection of 12th and Cherry St. This accident occurred when one vehicle was struck from behind by another, forcing it into the third vehicle. No injuries were reported as a result of this collision.

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

ALL ARE INVITED TO HELP CURTIS “JACK” and Alma Jones celebrate their 73rd wedding anni-versary on October 4, by sending a card to them at 605 Poplar, Lamar, MO 64759.THE 19TH ANNUAL SADDLE UP FOR ST. Jude Trail Ride and Silent Auction will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m., at Back Achers Ranch in Milo. For information on joining the ride or making donations call Kelly LaPreze at 417-684-0357 or Michelle Gar-rett, 417-296-3068. No alcohol. Negative coggins re-quired.STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN West Ele-mentary’s “Three Peat” annual fundraising event will get a chance to win the grand prize of being an honorary captain at the football game on October 3 and have lunch with their favorite at the school with their favorite fall athlete. The fundraiser runs through Monday, Sept. 29. Funds generated go di-rectly to the students and will be utilized for extra school activities.HELEN HIGGINS WILL CELEBRATE HER 90th birthday on September 25. Cards can be sent to her at 339 N. Hwy. F, Lamar, MO 64759.THE OCTOBER MEETING OF THE RETIRED Educators of the Barton County Area will be a guided tour of the newly remodeled Lamar Middle School. Plan to meet at the parking lot on 7th Street on Oc-tober 1 at 8:30 a.m., to begin the tour.THE IANTHA PICNIC WILL BE HELD Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Iantha Park. There will be a potluck dinner at 1 p.m., followed by musical entertainment provided by Kentucky Road. There will also be chil-dren’s games, visiting and fellowship.THE BARTON COUNTY UNIVERSITY Exten-sion will have a Cattle Program on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m., at the Liberal Community Building. Topics will include Cattle Leasing with Mark Jenner, ag business specialist, Cow Nutrition and Management, Patrick Davis, livestock specialist. There is a $5 fee. Cookies and refreshments will be provided. For more infor-mation or to register call 417-682-3579.THE RELAY FOR LIFE BABY SHOW will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m., at the Lamar City Park. The show is for girls and boys, age birth through 24 months, with registration to begin at 5:30 p.m. A $5 donation is required. Babies should come dressed in playwear. There will be first, second, third and over-all winners. The show is sponsored by Barton Coun-ty 4-H, with proceeds being donated to the Ameri-can Cancer Society.BARTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT will be giving flu shots September 25 and 26 and Oc-tober 2 and 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please bring Medicare, Medicaid or other insurance cards. Not all insurance is accepted. Pri-vate pay is $25. For information call 417-682-3363.THE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION of the Ozarks (BCFO) will hold a Pink Apple 5K and 2-Mile Fun Walk/Run on Saturday, Oct. 11. Registration and t-shirt pick up will begin at 7 a.m., with the 5K to be-gin at 8 a.m., followed at 8:05 a.m. with the two mile walk and fun run. Registration forms are available at the Barton County Chamber of Commerce. For in-formation call Christy Heins at 816-769-1446.PRAIRIE STATE PARK WILL HOLD ITS Prairie Jubilee on Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The park is lo-cated at 128 NW 150th Lane in Mindenmines. For information call 417-843-6711.THE 10TH STREET COMMUNITY FARMERS’ Market is open Wednesdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

RECORDSDEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS

DELVA SUSAN HENSLEY

LAMAR-Services were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Daniel Funeral Home for Delva Susan Hensley, 82, Lamar, who died Tues-day, Sept. 16, 2014, at her home. Burial was in Shel-don Cemetery.

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

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

Survivors include a son, Roger Hensley and wife Vicki, Nevada, Mo.; four daughters, Linda Owen and husband Roy, Susan Cheshire, Karen Taffner and husband Jerry and Pam Medlin and husband Jesse, all of Lamar; six grandsons, Jeremy Hens-ley, Brennon Cheshire, Nathaniel Cheshire, Ben-jamin Cheshire, Shane Medlin and Shawn Med-lin; eight granddaughters, Diana Cooper, Dana Sch-anot, Amy Shaw, Becky Baldwin, Kristi Hensley,

Cami Colaw, Angie Schli-chting and Lori Roskamp; 22 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchil-dren and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by an infant daugh-ter, Donna Jean Hensley in 1953; two sisters, Jean Elliott and Dorothy Ma-rie Saar and one great-great-grandson, Stetson Winters.

Mrs. Hensley was born Nov. 25, 1931, at Idalia, Colo., to Charles Ray-mond and Ethel Luella (Kilgore) Saar. She at-tended Missouri Valley School in Mildred, Colo. After getting married she and her husband farmed in Colorado before mov-ing to Missouri in 1958 to farm and rear their fam-ily. She was a woman of great faith and attended Full Gospel Tabernacle in Lamar. She was a home-maker and loved to make quilts.

She married James Earl “John” Hensley on Jan. 1, 1948, in Yuma County, Colo. He died Sept. 1, 2007.

WILLIAM R. “BILL” WOODSINDEPENDENCE-A

celebration of life service was held Sunday, Sept. 14, at the American Legion Post in Independence for William R. “Bill” Woods, 81, Independence, who died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, at Kansas City Hos-pice House in Kansas City, Mo.

Arrangements were un-der the direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, Mo.

Memorials may be sent to the Kansas City Hos-pice House.

The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent at www.ferryfuneral-home.com.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Lou Woods; two sisters, Bev-erly Hartman, Inde-pendence and Barbara Agnew, Wichita, Kan.; six children, Derrek, Tracy, Melody, Carlea (David McAvoy), Sandee and Cheri; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild

and extended family and a host of friends from Strike 'N Spare, Teetering Rocks Golf Club and Fit For Life.

Mr. Woods was born March 29, 1933, in Ne-vada, Mo. He graduated from Nevada High School at the age of 16 and joined the Army in 1950, spend-ing his 18th birthday in a foxhole in Korea. He sur-vived the experience, be-came a member of Amer-ican Legion Post 21 and on May 30, 1957, married Alice “Lou” Rouse.

He worked in the space program at Benson Mfg. and then at Smith & Love-less, Inc., where he retired from contracts manage-ment after 25 years. He was an avid outdoors-man, sportsman, crafts-man, coach and commu-nity activist.

MARIAN ALLENE ROWLAND

CASSVILLE-Services were held at 1 p.m. Sat-urday at Fohn Funeral Home for Marian Allene Rowland, 86, formerly of Cassville, who died Mon-day, Sept. 15, 2014, at Ful-ton Nursing and Rehab in Fulton. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Cassville.

Online condolences may be left at www.fohn-funeralhome.com.

Survivors include a brother, Jack Babb and wife Juliette, Fayetteville, Ga.; two sons, Kerry Rowland and wife Cindy, Jefferson City and Kirby Rowland and wife Pat, Maumelle, Ark.; a daugh-ter, Kathy Rowland, Columbia, Mo.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kristy Miskovsky.

Mrs. Rowland was born Sept. 6, 1928, in Cass-ville, to Bernard and Nola (Lassiter) Babb. She grew up and received her edu-cation at Cassville, where she graduated from high school. She was an ac-counting clerk for Heer’s Department Store in Springfield for several years. She helped man-age various retail clothing

stores with her husband, including stores in Lamar and Mountain Home, Ark.

She married Lewis “Glenn” Rowland on June 8, 1946, in Columbus, Kan. He died March 27, 2011.

NORMA LORRAINE

VACCAFT. SCOTT, Kan.-A

graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Shiloh Cemetery in Liberal, Mo., for Norma Lorraine Vacca, 88, Fort Scott, Kan., who died September 19, 2014, at Fort Scott Manor.

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

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

Survivors include brothers Wayne Vacca and wife, Patty, Horton; Neil Vacca and wife Rox-ane, Phoenix, Ariz.; sis-ters, Irma Darlington and husband Ray, Wichita, Kan., Betty Allen and husband Bob, Peoria, Ariz. and Jean Williams and husband Bob, Jop-lin, plus many nieces and nephews.

Ms. Vacca was born Oc-tober 1925 near Verdella in Barton County, to Emery and Agatha (Clef-fman) Vacca. She attend-ed school at Iantha and graduated from Liberal High School in 1943. She lived in Fort Scott, Kan. and worked at Western Insurance and American State Insurance compa-nies. She retired after 35 years. She enjoyed quilt-ing, crocheting and stamp collecting.

The following have filed a marriage license appli-cation with the Barton County Recorder's office:

Zachary Seth Morey, 28, Lamar and Heather Ma-rie Guilfoyle, 27, Lamar.

James Terry Cofield,

82, Lamar and Carol Jean Wood, 61, Lamar.

Theodore Thomas Nan-cy, 34, Lamar and Audrey

Jo Mason, 32, Lamar.Tracy Gene Warren,

Jr., 26, Milford and Jenae Rachelle Madison, 25,

Milford.Joseph Lee Housel, 27,

Lamar, and Brittany Ni-cole Hilbert, 22, Lamar.

LAMAR POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

MENUBARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: Sept. 29 – Oct. 3

MONDAY- Chicken strips, scalloped pota-

toes, Antiqua vegetables, wheat roll, sliced peaches, coffee/tea/milk.

TUESDAY- Sliced baked ham, sweet pota-toes, green beans, wheat roll, apple crisp, coffee/tea/milk.

WEDNESDAY- Salis-bury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, broc-coli, wheat roll, apricots,

coffee/tea/milk.THURSDAY- Sweet

and sour chicken with rice, oriental vegetables, orange juice, egg rolls, pudding with topping, coffee/tea/milk.

FRIDAY- Barbecue rib-let on bun, roasted pasta and vegetables, baked beans, juice, cake with frosting, coffee/tea/milk.

MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

Default having been made in the payment of that certain note secured by Deed of Trust executed by Gene R. Curless and Shirley A. Curless, Husband and Wife, dated October 12, 2006 and recorded on November 20, 2006 as Document No. #2006-2006, Office of Recorder of Deeds, Barton County, Missouri. The Successor Trustee will on October 16, 2014, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 5:00 P.M. more particularly at 12:00PM, at the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, West door, Lamar, MO 64759, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash, the following real estate:

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LOTS, TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND, LYING, BEING AND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF BARTON AND STATE OF MISSOURI, TO WIT:ALL OF LOT THREE(3), IN BLOCK ONE(1),

OF MCWILLIAMS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LIBERAL,

MISSOURI.FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: THE APN IS SHOWN BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR AS 6-1-2-1-2-50; SOURCE OF TITLE IS BOOK 374, PAGE 338 (RECORDED 05/10/1988)

227 North Denton, Liberal, MO 64762For the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust.

S&W Foreclosure CorporationSuccessor TrusteePub Commences September 24, 2014S&K File No.14-025106By: Shapiro & Kreisman, LLCwww.shapiroattorneys.com/mo Purported address: 227 North Denton, Liberal, MO 64762

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for snow removal for the 2014-15 snow season. For information and details please contact the office at 417-682-3694. Insurance requirements must be met. Phone: 417-682-3694.

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Barton County, Missouri

Probate DivisionIn the Estate of EDWARD M. MORIN, Deceased, Estate No. 14B4-PR00052.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted

TO All persons interested in the estate of EDWARD M. MORIN, deceased:

LEGALS

WE ARE ACTIVELY PURSUING HUNTING & FARMLAND LISTINGS IN YOUR AREA.

MISSOURI LAND IS IN DEMAND

Jeff Quade Agent, Land Specialist (417) 540-0691

W H I T E TA I L P R O P E R T I E S . C O MWhitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC. DBA Whitetail Properties | In the State of Nebraska DBA Whitetail Trophy Properties Real Estate LLC. | Dan Perez, Broker - Licensed in IL, IA, KS, KY,

MO, NE & OK | Jeff Evans, Broker - Licensed in AR, GA, IL, MN & TN | Wes McConnell, Broker - Licensed in AL, IL, OH, SD & WI | John Boyken, Broker - Licensed in IN | Sybil Stewart, Broker - Licensed in MI & LA | Chris Wakefield, Broker - Licensed in TN | Joey Bellington, Broker - Licensed in TX

LEGALS

see LEGALS, page 5B

Grant, continued from page 1Bsanto Customer Advo-cacy Lead Linda Arnold. “We are proud to part-ner with farmers to sup-port the things that are most important to them - schools, youth and their community.”

The district celebrated receiving the grant on Fri-day, Sept. 12, during half-time of the football game at Jasper High School. Nominating farmers, school representatives and a local Monsanto

representative, Brandon Bruce, attended the event.

Grow Rural Education encourages farmers to nominate a local public school district, which can then compete for a grant of up to $25,000. Since 2011, Grow Rural Edu-cation has invested more than $7 million to sup-port math and science education in rural school districts across the coun-try.

This program is part of

the America’s Farmers initiative, which part-ners with farmers to support education, ser-vice organizations and youth in rural America. Visit GrowRuralEduca-tion.com to see the full list of winners for this year. A sister program, America’s Farmers Grow Communities, is currently in its enroll-ment period. To sign up visit GrowCommu-nities.com.

Illiteracy, continued from page 1BHere is a sampling of

grades from colleges and universities in the middle portion of the country. Missouri Southern State University (Joplin), B. U.S. History required. No re-quirements for literature, foreign language or eco-nomics. Pittsburg (Kan.) State University, C. U.S. History required. No re-quirements for literature, foreign language, eco-nomics, or mathematics. Missouri State Univer-sity (Springfield), B. U.S. History required. No re-quirements for literature, economics, or foreign language. University of Central Missouri (War-rensburg), B. U.S. History required. No requirements for economics and foreign language. University of

Missouri (Columbia), D. No U.S. History require-ment, and no require-ments for literature and economics. University of Arkansas (Fayetteville), C. U.S. History required. No requirements for econom-ics, literature, and compo-sition. University of Okla-homa (Norman), B. U.S. History required. No re-quirements for literature, foreign language, and eco-nomics. Oklahoma State University (Stillwater), B. U.S. History required. No requirements for lit-erature, foreign language, and economics. Kansas State University (Manhat-tan), C. No U.S. History requirement. No require-ments for economics and literature. University of Kansas (Lawrence), C. No

U.S. History require-ment. No requirements for economics and lit-erature.

The only Big 12 school rated as A was Baylor. Its only deficiency was no requirement for eco-nomics.

The American Coun-cil of Trustees and Alumni’s grades are based on detailed ex-aminations of the latest publicly available online course catalogs at the time of review.

Burnett says in his moving commentary, “We cannot afford to let the wonder of our na-tion’s history fade. We have a rich and vibrant history, as well as an obligation to remember our past.”

Pain, continued from page 1BTotal pain is a concept developed by Dame Cic-ely Saunders, the founder of the modern hospice movement. Total pain in-cludes physical, emotion-al/psychological, social and spiritual pain.

Hospice Compassus recognizes the concept of total pain and addresses this through an interdisci-

plinary team that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers. A pain survey designed as a tool to help patients communicate pain issues more effec-tively to their physicians is also available on the Hos-pice Compassus website.

Established by the American Chronic Pain

Association in 2001, Pain Awareness Month  is recognized as a time when various organiza-tions work to raise pub-lic awareness of issues in the area of pain and pain management.

For more information about Hospice Compas-sus – Lamar, call 417-682-3809.

Dementia, continued from page 1Bconference where Sharp was the featured speaker. There was an immediate connection and they have worked together in and around southern Missouri many times.

The presentation is tar-geted to members of fami-lies (and friends) who have a loved one with a form of dementia. Currently, one-third of Americans die of dementia (particularly Alzheimer’s disease). That number will increase dra-matically in the next 20 years.

Approximately 75 per-cent of people with de-mentia are cared for at home. In addition to the emotional pain and physi-cal fatigue of 24/7 care, Sharp says the most debili-tating aspect is the frus-tration of not being able to communicate in usual ways. She explains the im-portance of what she calls

an “AS IS” attitude, not correcting matters of low importance and simple changes in communica-tion that make for visits that are enjoyable.

There are many excellent presentations and reading materials about demen-tia, especially Alzheimer’s disease, on subjects like the biology of the brain (what’s happening) and findings from research.

Strong's presentations focus solely on aspects of communication and mak-ing life less stressful. Hers is a “been there, done that” reflection of what she learned during the 15 years she cared for her mother and the following 10 years in which she has worked with family and professional caregivers around the world.

Those who have attend-ed similar meetings most often have two comments,

“I’m so glad to find a per-son who really under-stands” and “I wish oth-ers in my family had been here.”

This presentation is de-scribed as more a discus-sion of audience concerns than a lecture. It will be live and not a video broadcast. The efforts of many are coming together to make the meeting possible.

The generous sponsor-ship of Hospice Compas-sus, means there is no charge to attend. The meet-ing is a one-time event be-ing held Wednesday, Oct. 1, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Thiebaud Audi-torium in Lamar.

It is requested that indi-viduals call 417-682-3809 if they plan to attend. A handout will be provided and the meeting planners would like to know how many to print.

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On September 15, 2014, the Last Will and Testament of the decedent having been admitted to probate, SUE LOCKRIDGE, SONDRA ANN RIEGEL and MICHAEL MORIN, were appointed Personal Representatives by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri. The business address of the Personal Representatives and Attorney for Estate is: BELINDA S. ELLISTON, 114 West 10th Street, Lamar, MO 64759, whose telephone number is (417) 682-6061.

All creditors of the decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. The six-month period does not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in §473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in §473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to §537.021, RSMo.

Date of decedent’s death was: July 18, 2014.

Date of first publication is September 24, 2014.

By-CHARLES D. CURLESS, Judge

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PUBLIC NOTICEAll responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, children who live outside the district but are attending a private school within the district, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, children who are wards of the state, and children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The Avilla R-XIII School, Dadeville R-II School, Everton R-III School, Golden City R-III School, Greenfield R-IV Schools, Jasper R-V Schools, Lamar R-I Schools, Liberal R-II Schools, and the Lockwood R-I Schools assures that they will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment,

other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental delay.The Avilla R-XIII School, Dadeville R-II School, Everton R-III School, Golden City R-III School, Greenfield R-IV Schools, Jasper R-V Schools, Lamar R-I Schools, Liberal R-II Schools, and the Lockwood R-I Schools assures that they will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps program.The Avilla R-XIII School, Dadeville R-II School, Everton R-III School, Golden City R-III School, Greenfield R-IV Schools, Jasper R-V Schools, Lamar R-I Schools, Liberal R-II Schools, and the Lockwood R-I Schools assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the

privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).The Avilla R-XIII School, Dadeville R-II School, Everton R-III School,

Golden City R-III School, Greenfield R-IV Schools, Jasper R-V Schools, Lamar R-I Schools, Liberal R-II Schools, and the Lockwood R-I Schools have developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties,

retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agency’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with the General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This plan may be reviewed at the Superintendent’s office during regular school hours.This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.Rev. August 15, 2013

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CLASSIFIEDS Cards of Thanks

The family of Loreta Lawrence wishes to thank each one for the cards, calls, prayers, vis-its to the hospital, food, flowers and memorial gifts. Our appreciation to Dr. Miller, A.J. And Mark White of Greenfield Funeral Chapel, Wis-teria House, Barton County Memorial Hospital and Hospice Compassus. A special thank you to Rev. Harold Shull and Rev. Ted Furry for the comforting service. Also to Stoney Point Church for serving the family dinner and to all other churches for providing food. Your kind-ness and thoughtfulness was appreciated.

Legals, continued from page 4B

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.

Childhood Friend seeking whereabouts of

Helen Cochran (mar-ried name, if any, un-known). Who lived in Lamar in late 50s-60s and previously Rogers, AR and Long Island, NY. Can identify search-er through a Ribbon and a Comet. Any informa-tion appreciated. Call toll free 877-785-3889.

The personal belong-ings of Nicole Smith at 708 West 8th St., Apart-ment 05A appear to be abandoned. If person-al belongings are not removed by Septem-

ber 30, 2014, locks will be changed and belong-ings will be disposed of.

Services Offered

Appliance Repair. Ap-pliance parts. Miller’s Country Corner. 417-884-2684.

Employment

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: Teams, 130,000 per year, 2014 & 2015 trk, home week-ly, same day pay, free health ins. 5000.00 sign on bonus pays out in 4 months, detail call 800-769-3993 on line app www.trailiner.com.

Drivers, 60,000+, CDL-A, $2500 sign on, 1

month exp. Same Day Pay! Free Health Ins, No CDL? We have Free training! Www.trailiner.com 800-769-3993.

Rural Carrier Substi-tute positions available in Lamar. Starting pay is $16.26 per hour plus mileage. To apply please go to usps.com/employ-ment. If you have ques-tions or need assistance applying, please contact the Post Office at 417-682-5435.

Garage Sales

City Wide Garage Sale – 1903 Crestwood Dr. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26 and 27. Kawa-saki 4-wheeler, metal detector, bread maker, chest style deep freeze, queen size bed spread – complete set. Little girls nice clothes size 6-7-8 and shoes, Ladies clothes. Knick Knacks. Man (50-60) near new

mens shirts and sweat-ers, sizes large and extra large. Lots of greatly re-duced new Avon Prod-ucts – Skin So Soft Bug Guard, also several old windows. Donita.

Miscellaneous For Sale

Appliances: Mostly new. Some used. Also appliance parts. Miller’s Country Corner. 417-884-2684.

Save On Heating Bills. Cabinet infrared heat-ers. Low price – top quality. Miller’s Country Corner, 417-884-2684.

Pets & Supplies

Free Kittens to good home. 417-682-2808.

"Publisher's notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it il-

l e g a l to ad-vertise a n y prefer-e n c e , l i m i -tation, or dis-crimi-nation b e -c a u s e o f r a c e , c o l -or, re-ligion, s e x , hand-i c a p , famil-ial sta-t u s , or na-t i o n -

al origin, or intention to make any such 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.

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath apartment for rent. $395 month/$250 deposit. 601 E. 19th St., South-ern Meadows Apts., 417-777-1440.

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.

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath apartment for rent. $325 month/$250 deposit. 601 E. 19th St., South-ern Meadows Apts., 417-777-1440.

Homes For Rent

3 Bedroom for rent, 1204 E. 16th. Central heat/air, attached ga-rage, fenced yard. No inside pets. $500 month rent, $450 deposit. R&R Rentals, Rosalee Potter, 417-682-5668.

Business Opportunities

Building For Lease. Great for restaurant. On the square in Lamar, Mo. Call 417-825-0314. Available immediately.

Homes For Sale

House For Sale: 2113 sq. ft. ranch home, par-tial brick, 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath, front porch, 1 car garage, basement, full length attic with at-tic fan, central heat/air, living room, dining room, family room, lots of nice woodwork and plenty of cabinets, some hardwood floors, lot size 80'x187.5', cheap utili-ties, nice neighborhood. Would make a fine home for retired, fam-ily or even rental prop-erty. Located in Lamar, Mo. Asking $94,000. Not for rent/ not for lease/ no owner financ-ing. NO text please, call 573-418-0381, 417-682-5431 (leave message). Email: mezenite@hot-mail.com.

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AREA NEWS

Search warrant turns up drugs, one arrest made

NEVADA- The Vernon County Special Response Team was called out early Monday morning to serve a search warrant at a resi-dence on the 1400 block of N. Ash Street in Nevada. The warrant was served in a joint effort with the Ne-vada Police Department and the Vernon County Sheriff ’s Office. Investi-gators recovered meth-amphetamines and drug paraphernalia during the

search. One person was arrested, but the name has not been released pend-ing the completion of the investigation and for-mal charges being filed. Vernon County Sheriff

Jason Mosher said the two agencies working to-gether has made a notice-able increase in the area of drug related arrests, as well as crimes of theft and burglary.

Pest activity quiet in southwest Missouri fields this week

LAMAR-Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Barton County, scouted fields south and west of Lock-wood, September 17, for the MU Extension crop scouting program.

Scheidt observed soy-beans in the seed develop-ment and full seed stages. “Some second crop beans are moving into the full seed stage,” said Scheidt.

Not much insect activ-

ity was seen. Scheidt ex-pects pod worms to move out of the area soon. Pod worms do not prefer to feed on fully developed seeds. “Most fields should be far enough along not to worry about pod worms,” said Scheidt.

Scheidt observed an as-sortment of diseases were seen on soybean leaves, but not enough to war-rant a fungicide applica-tion. Once soybeans are past the R6, or seed de-

velopment stage, it is not economical to apply a fungicide.

The weekly field scout-ing report is sponsored by University of Missouri Extension and Barton County Extension. For more information on this scouting report, or to learn how to receive it a week earlier by tele-phone, contact the MU Extension Center in Bar-ton County at (417) 682-3579.

Last week the pavement on the 1st Street bridge started well before dawn and lasted into the morning. Bridge decks have to be done continuously and completed, otherwise they would not “cure” correctly. No more than a 15 minute delay or stoppage was tolerated. The boom was in the median to lift the material to the bridge deck from the supply trucks. The water truck was necessary to keep water on it for a week, to cool it during the process. The west side ramp is essentially finished (dirt fill) and this week the east side has started.

1st Street bridgeexpansion continues

Accident report

According to the Mis-souri State Highway Pa-trol report, a 2005 Ford Explorer being driven by Natasha M Ruth, 24, La-mar, was traveling west on Hwy. C, one mile east of Milford, when she trav-eled off the right side of the road, striking a utility pole and overturning.

The report stated that the accident occurred at 11:35 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8. It also reported that Ruth received minor injuries and was trans-ported by ambulance to Barton County Memorial Hospital.

According to the report Ruth was wearing her safety device.

Route 66 Collectors Show scheduled for September 27

JOPLIN-The Route 66 Collectors Show: Coins, Stamps and Sports Cards hobby event will return for the fifth consecutive year later this month. The free admission show will be held at the Continental Ban-quet Center at 2802 N. Range Line Road, just behind Granny Shaffer’s Restaurant, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the last Saturday of September. This annual one-day event to be held on September 27 will feature coins, gold, silver, stamps, jewelry, currency, sports collectibles, post-cards and related hobby items.

“We are offering complete sets of Route 66 elongated states quarters for the first time at the show,” said Dave Sorrick of In God We Trust LLC, the host of the hobby event. “These limited edition coins com-

memorate all of the states though which Route 66 passes. We will be offering them on a first come, first served basis for only $20 per set.” A limited number of Missouri Route 66 elongated quarters will also be offered at $2 each. These are unique items that can be featured in Pinterest projects and similar displays.

The public is encouraged to at-tend. Doors open at 9 a.m. Satur-day, Sept. 27. Appraisers and buy-ers of coins, gold, silver and related items will be on hand to assist col-lectors in their hobby endeavors. For more information contact Dave Sorrick at 620-423-6600 or by email at daves@pixius.net. Learn more at www.bordertown-auctionhouse.com.