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INDEX

City council receives audit report for fiscal 2013-14By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer

LAMAR-The Lamar City Council received a preliminary

report on its annual audit at its meeting of November 17. The full report was presented to the council at its December 15 meeting by Marshall Decker of

Decker and DeGood CPAs of Springfield.

The audit contained two ma-jor recommendations, which Decker described as best prac-

tices. The first recommendation was to implement a bid policy. The city has been closely follow-ing state guidelines, but Decker

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014 2 SECTIONS, 16 PAGESServing Lamar, Golden City, Lockwood, Jasper, Sheldon, Mindenmines and Liberal for 144 years. Incorporating The Daily Democrat, Golden City Herald & Lockwood Luminary.

Miss Merry Christmas

Royalty float participants

Photo courtesy ofElizabeth Davis

Above, Miss Merry Christmas Royalty float participants wait in the Moore Pavilion for the Lamar Christmas Parade to begin on December 11. Pictured, left to right, beginning on the far left side are Miss Merry Christ-mas court: Haley Landrum (first princess), Jensen Worsley (queen) and Jada Burwell (second princess); Junior Miss Merry Christ-mas court: Kaitlyn Davis (second princess), Mary Bean (queen) and Payden Nolting (first princess); Young Miss Merry Christ-mas court: Elise Ferris (second princess), Maddie Stevens (queen) and Pre-sli King (first princess) and Little Miss Merry Christ-mas court: Brenna Morey (second princess), Keely Taffner (queen) and Elli-ana Griffith (first princess).

See Section B For Kid's Drawings & Letters To Santa!

By MELODY METZGERLamar Democrat

The Lamar Community Bet-terment group would like to recognize all those who par-ticipated in the 2014 Christmas Lighting Contest and thank them for displaying their lights and decorations on December 15. Everyone did a wonderful job of showing off the Christ-mas season through the decora-tions that were displayed.

The judges, made up of the lo-cal 4-H youth group, did a great job of judging and they were very much appreciated.

The first place residential win-ners received $25, while the sec-ond place winners won $15 and the third place winners received $10, all in Christmas Bucks.

Citizens of Lamar are encour-aged to take the time to tour the town and view the various dis-plays.

Lamar CB meets the second Wednesday of each month, at 12 noon and all are encouraged to come show their community support.

May everyone have a Merry

Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Winners in Ward 1 were: Ben and Patty Lamb, 1405 E. 7th St. (Wheeler Park), first place; Bry-an and Laura Odom, 804 E. 5th Terrace, second and Jack and Michelle Cronin, 1008 E. 6th St., third.

Winners in Ward 2 were: Sam and Shirley Bull, 504 Gulf St., first place; Dana and Stony Capehart, 302 Broadway, sec-ond and Curt and Susan Ro-land, 404 W. 1st St., third.

Winners in Ward 3 were: Jan-ice Frazier, 1206 Poplar, first place; Mrs. and Mrs. Lee Roy Voorhees, 1202 Truman, second and Carolyn and Glenn Tinkey, 1207 Grand, third.

Winners in Ward 4 were: Don and Jane Miller, 1001 E. 20th St., first place; Bill and Sandy Talbott, 1702 Heagon, second and Russell and Debbie Barrow, 1802 College, third.

The winners in the business division were: Jeff Moyer Fami-ly Dentistry, 805 Broadway, first place; Barton County Court-house on the Lamar square, sec-ond and Dot's Fashions, 1023 Gulf, third.

Ward 1: Ben and Patty Lamb, Wheeler Park, 1405 East 7th Street

Ward 2: Sam and Shirley Bull, 504 Gulf Street

Ward 3: Janice Frazier, 1206 Poplar Ward 4: Don and Jane Miller, 1001 East 20th Street

Business division winner: Jeff Moyer Family Dentistry, 805 Broadway

First municipal filings for the April 7, 2015 election

By RICHARD COOPERDemocrat staff writer

The filing period for of-fices to be filled in the April 7, 2015 municipal election has barely opened, but there are already a few people who have declared their candi-dacy.

The most interesting fil-ing is in Lamar for the of-

fice of mayor. Keith Divine has declared he will not seek another term, and this has re-sulted in two city council vet-erans quickly filing for the of-fice. Tom Shields has served as councilman from the third ward for 20 years. Kent Harris served 18 years as second ward councilman, leaving the coun-

Photos by Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper

School board elections

spark interest around areaBy RICHARD COOPERDemocrat staff writer

This is the year that two seats become vacant on Mis-souri boards of education. There have already been fil-ings in five of the seven school districts in and around Barton County. Only Lamar R-I and

Lamar Democrat/Richard CooperA tractor trailer rig turned too sharply at the Sonic

Drive-in entrance about 7:30, Friday morning, snapping a utility pole and interrupting electrical service to the area west of Gulf Street and south of U.S. 160. Temporary repairs were made until a new pole could be installed by the Lamar Electric Department. Normal service was restored around 3:30 p.m.

Lights out

see FILINGS, page 4A

see AUDIT, page 4A

Lamar R-I board adopts calendar

for 2015-16 school year

By RICHARD COOPERDemocrat staff writer

LAMAR-Following a pub-lic hearing at its December 18 meeting, the Lamar R-I Board of Education ad-opted a school calendar for

see ELECTIONS, page 6A

see CALENDAR, page 6A

2A • Wednesday, December 24, 2014 www.lamardemocrat.com Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO

The following first ap-peared in the September 21, 1897 edition of The New York Sun. It was in response to a question mailed to The Sun by eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon. She wrote, “Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.’ Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus?” The letter was given to veteran editorial writer Francis P. Church, who wrote the following response.

Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except what they see. They think that noth-

ing can be which is not

SheldonBy DARLENE

SHERIDAN

I am so glad to report that my great grand-daughter, Delaney Rho-den, has been able to re-turn home and is hoping to go back to school for a few hours before the Christmas break.

Sheldon friends were happy to hear that Betty Houdeshell is now home following several days in Freeman Hospital for surgery.

The food pantry re-turned December 18, for the residents of Sheldon and Bronaugh. It was held at the community building in the park at Sheldon.

The Sheldon R8 music program was held De-cember 18, at the school. The class that collected the most canned food items were recognized, along with the winner of the lighting contest.

Sheldon students were dismissed at 12:30 p.m. on December 19 and will remain on break until

January 5, 2015.The Sheldon Chris-

tian Church Christmas program was held Sun-day morning, Dec. 21. A candlelight ceremony will be at 7 p.m. on December 24.

The United Methodist Church held their Christ-mas program on Decem-ber 7 and their Christmas dinner was December 17.

Several trees have been planted in the park and the project should be completed soon, with the additional trees being planted.

Congratulations to the Lamar Tigers on their fourth state football championship. Fam-ily and friends are very proud of the players and coaches.

While in Joplin Tues-day, it was wonderful to see gas prices below the two dollar mark.

We were thankful to hear that a gentlemen found east of town in a remote area by Michael Rayburn is in the hospital and doing better.

Tuesday evening the Sheldon Panthers hosted

the Bronaugh Wildcats. A good crowd was on hand, as the Sheldon boys and the Bronaugh girls won the games.

Everyone is busy get-ting ready for Christ-mas. If you have items or news that you would like to have included in the items, please contact Darlene Sheridan at 884-2445.

Maxine's Musings

By MAXINE MORIN

Hi everyone, it's Donna again.

Last Sunday, Dec. 14, was the VFW Post 3691 and Auxiliaries Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen Christmas dinner. It was held in the Memo-rial Hall basement, with a large crowd. Winners of the VOD were first place Hunter Vos, second place Reed Leasure and third place Keegan Duncan. Pa-triot's Pen winners were first Faith White, second Lauren Compton and third Travis Bailey.

Thursday, Dec. 11, mom and I attended Red Hats at Tractor's. We played Bingo and everyone won a red hat prize.

Last night, Jamey and I attended the Oakton Unit-

ed Methodist Church's outdoor living nativ-ity pageant. This was the 57th year for the pageant. Thank you Oakton UMC for all your hard work continuing this moving event. If you have not seen this pageant, be sure to mark your calendar for 2015. You'll be glad you did.

I was looking up a sweet potato recipe on my cell phone when the stupid thing quit. I bought a bet-ter phone in September when my other one died. My son said I needed one where I could use the in-ternet. What! I don't even know how to take a pic-ture with it. I was having a lot of fun with google. That's only because all you have to do with google is talk into the phone. That I can handle. Now I have a dead phone after only four months. I was smart enough to take out insur-ance, but I still have to call the company and deal with them. I hate dealing with insurance compa-nies. Wish me luck.

We will be spending Christmas at my brother, Max Orahood's home. I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year. Re-member those who might be alone this holiday sea-son.

We wish all our military troops a Merry Christmas and God bless you!

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“The wild life of today is not ours to do with as we please. The original stock was given to us in trust for the benefit both of the present and the future. We must render an accounting of this trust to those who come after us.”

CLUB NOTELAMAR

COUNTRY CLUBLADIES

ASSOCIATIONDorothy Roberts was

the hostess Tuesday, Dec.

16, for Bridge. The win-ners were Betty Weston, first and Joann Jones, sec-ond.

There was no Bridge scheduled for December 23, as well as December 30.

Lamar Democrat/Richard CooperSunday, Dec. 14, was awards day at Post 3691 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Winners of the

VFW’s Voice of Democracy essay contest were honored. The theme for this year’s contestants was “Why veterans are important to our nation’s history and future.” Following reading of the essays, the winners and VFW officials gathered for a picture. Left to right, Merdith Chapman, Senior Vice Commander; Maxine Morin, Ladies Auxiliary scholarship chairman; first place winner Hunter Vos, son of Hans and Kathy Vos; second place Reed Leasure, son of Richard and Georgia Leasure; third place Keegan Duncan, son of Kevin Duncan and Heather Crawford; and Tom Reed, Quartermaster of VFW Post 3691. All three winners are in the 11th grade at Lamar High School. Hunter Vos will now advance to competition in VFW District 7 of Missouri.

Lamar Democrat/Richard CooperAlso honored by the VFW in Sunday’s ceremonies were first, second and third place winners

in the Patriot’s Pen essay contest, open to students in grades six, seven and eight. This year’s theme was, “Why I appreciate America’s veterans.” Winners and VFW officials pictured are, left to right, Merdith Chapman, Senior Vice Commander; Maxine Morin, Ladies Auxiliary scholarship chairman; first place winner, Faith White, seventh grade, daughter of Pat and Jack White; second place, Lauren Compton, eighth grade, daughter of Larry and JoJo Compton; third place, Travis Bailey, eighth grade, son of Steve and Angie Bailey and Tom Reed, Quartermaster, VFW Post 3691.

VFW awards youth

see CLASSIC, page 6A

Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO www.lamardemocrat.com Wednesday, December 24, 2014 • 3A

FRIENDS & FAMILYShiloh 4-H GearChangers compete in robotics

In the small town of Liberal, big things are happening. When asked what they are up to these days most fifth grade boy would respond some-thing like, “basketball” or “Oh, not much,” but for seven boys in the Shi-loh 4-H chapter you may get a response that might surprise you.

Since late August the GearChangers have been building, programming, problem solving and hav-ing a great time prepar-ing and competing in the 2014-15 FLL (*FIRST Lego League). The team had only eight short weeks to prepare for their first competition, which consisted of four different areas, robot design, ro-bot competition, a proj-

ect idea and core values (teamwork).

When the playing field was released the boys had to tackle the task of designing a robot to go through the field com-pleting specific tasks. The robot had to be able to go forward, and backward, have turning abilities, have attachments to pull levers, push down han-dles, through a ball and pick up items off the play-ing field and place it on a hook and much more. The robot consisted of touch and color sensors, three motors and many attachments.

The robot had to be programmed to perform tasks autonomously. The boys used a computer to program the robot

to complete tasks at the push of a button. In two and a half minutes the robot had to complete 15 plus tasks specific to the guidelines of the compe-tition.

Another area of compe-tition was the project idea. The team had to develop a solution to a real world problem. They researched how to develop, market and manage an app that would aid in transporta-tion for schools. This idea has been entered in the world competition, along with 25,000 other teams/ideas. The winning team receives $20,000, product development possibilities and a EV3 robot for each team member. Three fi-nalists will be announced in February and the win-

ning idea will be released in Washington DC in March 2015.

In any area of the com-petition the boys are ex-pected to have positive, equal teamwork and have fun. They would meet after school three nights a week, sometimes as a whole, but mostly in small groups of two to three. At competition, the judges looked for these core val-ue traits when tasks were being performed.

On November 22, the GearChangers competed in the Kansas City Region qualifying tournament. In the robot competition they finished 20th out of 34 teams. Of the 34 teams that competed, only 12 received awards. The GearChangers received the Innovative Solution award for developing the transportation app. Al-though the GearChang-ers received an award and performed well above ex-pectations for their first competition, they did not qualify for the champion-ship. However, their sea-son is not over.

The team will be com-peting in the Mid-Mis-souri region tournament at the University of Mis-souri on January 31, 2015. They will also continue robotics for the 2014-15 4-H season. Anyone that would like to see the robot in action should watch for the Shiloh 4-H robotics group at the 4-H demonstration booth at the Lamar Fair in August.

Shiloh 4-H GearChangers are, back row, left to right, Treyton Bright, Noah Endicott, AJ Banwart, Team Coach Sara Trout; front row, Caleb Moreno, Kaden Johnson, Jon Beaman and Connor Trout.

PSU holds fall 2014 graduationPITTSBURG, Kan.-

More than 500 students were eligible to participate in Pittsburg State Univer-sity's fall commencement exercises held December

12, in the Garfield Weede physical education build-ing on the PSU campus.

Area students eligible to graduate included Benjamin J. Braker, Jas-

per, Bachelor of Business Administration; Erin N. Porter, Jasper, Bachelor of Science; Tracy J. Keatts Davis, Lamar, Bachelor of Science in Education; Richard Glenn Storey, Liberal, Bachelor of Arts; Jennifer L. Thompson, Liberal, Bachelor of Gen-eral Studies; Josey M. Martin, Mindenmines, Bachelor of Science in Ed-ucation; Emily A. Runion, Lamar, Master of Science; Rebecca Elaine Jones, La-mar, Master of Arts and Kerry Sue Pommier, Min-demines, Bachelor of Sci-ence.

Members of the City Clovers 4-H Club represented Barton County 4-H as the color guard that led the 2014 Lamar Christmas Parade. Pictured, left to right, are Lexi Phipps, Ryan Davis, Aidan Reed and Mycah Reed.

City Clovers 4-H members lead off Christmas parade

Maurice and Barbara Stiles will be celebrating 50 years of marriage. They were married on January 3, 1965, in Jerico Springs. They have two children, Tina, who is married to Michael Tracy and Mark, who is married to Julie Haden. They have two grandsons, Kendall Stiles and Landon Tracy; two granddaughters, Candace Tracy and Katie Stiles; two step-granddaughters, Nakita Shields and Amanda Tracy; four great-granddaughters, Reese, Abbigail, Sophia Shields and Jasmine Byrd and one great-grandson, Caleb Byrd. Anyone who wishes to send them a congratulations card may send it to P.O. Box 344, Lockwood, MO 65682. They will be celebrating with family.

Stilesto celebrate

50th anniversary


said that was not good enough. The bid policy should be in writing in ordinance form even if it is exactly the same as state guidelines.

The second recommen-dation pertained to a cash management policy. In the past, the city’s general fund has had a negative balance at times due to expenses incurred by the police and fire depart-ments. Decker recom-mended journal entries be made to transfer a per-centage of sales from the electric fund to the gener-al fund, thereby eliminat-ing the negative balances. He described this book-keeping procedure as a “fee in lieu of tax,” and it would not translate into any increase in customers’ electric bills.

It is expected that the mayor, council, and ad-ministration will meet in a work session in the near future to determine how and what parts of the rec-ommendations to imple-ment.

The automatic reading of electric meters was a topic for lengthy discus-sion for the second suc-cessive meeting. It was revealed that numerous meters were under re-porting the amount of electricity used during discussion at November’s council meeting. At the December 15 meeting, it was confirmed that the monthly loss of rev-enue was approximately $10,000. This would be

eliminated by replacing the present system, which reports consumption fig-ures over wire commu-nications, with a wireless system that would be in-stalled in two phases. Fin-ley Engineering estimates the total cost, including meters, network infra-structure, network tools, and hosting fees from the vendor, would come to approximately $388,500. Finley further estimates that the city could com-mence capital recovery from installing phases one and two with a sur-charge on each meter in the city of $3.07 monthly. This surcharge would be on each meter, not just a residence. It would also be a flat rate regardless of residential or commercial meters.

Looking ahead, the new system could be expanded to phase 3, which would

include water meters. Representatives from

Finley Engineering will be asked to attend the next council meeting, January 19, 2015, to answer fur-ther questions.

During the public good and welfare portion of the evening’s meeting, a citizen inquired about raising the speed limit on the west portion of 1st Street from the current 30 miles per hour to 40, citing that there were no crossing streets to pose any possible danger and no residences. The coun-cil demurred on the issue, citing that one lane is in Lamar and the other is in Lamar Heights, making it a complicated matter.

By MELODY METZGERLamar Democrat

It's a Christmas mira-

cle... after going a month without, I finally have a working phone at my desk. Truth be told, it

was kind of nice on my end and I got a lot more work done without hav-ing to stop to answer the phone. However, the op-posite was true for Melis-sa, who ended up having to answer the majority of the calls! I'm sure me getting a working phone was probably tops on her Christmas list, as now

she will be able to get her work done without interruption. Christmas is a busy time of year, between special sections being sold and people wanting to take advan-tage of the Christmas gift subscription. It is a time of year that I always look forward to hearing from people that I normally don't hear from, except at Christmastime and unfortunately, since hav-ing no phone, Melissa has been able to speak to the majority of the peo-ple that I normally do and truth be told, I miss them!

We at the Democrat have been trying our hardest to get into the Christmas spirit, but unfortunately we don't seem to be succeeding very well. Maybe it has something to do with the dark, dreary days with no sign of sunshine. Melissa has been playing Christ-mas music the last couple of days and we even had a “mini” Christmas party yesterday, complete with Melissa's girls, McKinley, 8 and Emily, 2, as well as Heather's little Maltese, Nala. If nothing else it was fun watching the girls opening their gifts, as well as us “big girls” getting to open ours.

It will be nice to take time off during Christ-mas, if nothing else to just sleep in and be lazy. We have no plans, as ev-eryone is so scattered. Jud's wife Meghan is a nurse and is scheduled to work that day, so Jud and grandson Landon will probably stop by for a Christmas brunch, com-plete with stewy cheese. My great-grandmother, Della Sherman, was a product of the Depres-sion and one of the foods she always made, that was passed down from generation to genera-tion, was stewy cheese. Sounds crazy, but all it is is cheddar cheese cut up in biscuit size pieces, sea-soned with salt, pepper and garlic salt, and then water is poured over it all. Cook it in the oven until the cheese is melted and serve over hot bis-cuits.

I had made a Thanks-giving brunch for all the gang and in my addled

state of mind had for-gotten all about stewy cheese until I saw Jud's disappointment at me not making it, so.... guess our Christmas brunch will have to feature stewy cheese. At least that's easier than a complete, traditional turkey din-ner!

The weekend after Christmas we will have Kobyn, so will have our family gathering at that time. It will also be Gary's birthday the day after Christmas and Landon's second birthday the day after that. Maybe by then I will be moved by the spirit enough to enjoy the season. After all, it does all come down to the reason for the sea-son, and what a blessed reason it is.

So Merry Christmas to all and may all my read-ers enjoy spending time with family and friends and here's to wishing ev-eryone a very happy and prosperous new year.

FRIENDS & FAMILYMETZGER’S MUTTERINGS

Lamar Democrat/Richard CooperJames Nichols was honored with a certificate of appreciation from

Mayor Keith Divine on December 16 for 20 years of service to the city of Lamar as municipal judge. The ceremony followed Nichols’ last day to preside over the court. On January 1, 2015, he will assume the duties of Barton County Associate Circuit Judge.

Nichols honored for service

Letter to editorDear Editor:Please don't bah-hum-

bug Christmas this year, It's a season of giving, of love and good cheer. Think of the good things with which we've been blessed. It's a time to be thankful, not a time to

be stressed. Christmas is giving in unconditional love. The way that God gave us His Son from above. The gift that He gave was a true sacri-fice, yet He never once whined that the price was too high.

Freely we have received and so should we give, showing the world that through us Christ still lives. Hasn't He given us all that we've needed? We can give gifts to others, if His word we have heed-ed. Gifts of our funds,

of our talents, our time, Christians it's Christmas, let's let our light shine!

Please don't be bah-humbug Christmas this year. Rejoice and be glad for it's good news to hear!

Catherine HibdonLamar

Filings, continued from page 1A

cil in 2013 when he chose not to seek another term. So far, no one has filed for the four council seats that must be filled in April.

Lamar Heights will be electing a mayor along with an alderman in each of its two wards. Jerry Marti has filed for an-other term as mayor, and Bob Noel has filed for an-other term as alderman in the first ward.

Liberal must fill a seat

in each of its two wards. No one has filed as yet.

Golden City will be fill-ing a seat in each of its three wards for two-year terms. Also, a one-year unexpired term must be filled in ward one. No one has come forward to date.

Mindenmines elects its board of aldermen at large. Three seats must be filled in the April 5 election, two for full two-

year terms and one for one year to complete an unexpired term. Min-denmines will also be electing a mayor. So far, no one has filed for any of the seats.

In Sheldon, where their board of aldermen is elected at large, there are two seats to be filled. In-cumbent Robert Moran has declared his candida-cy for another two-year term.

Jasper will be electing a mayor and one alderman in each of its two wards. Charles Schlichting has filed for the seat in the east ward.

Lockwood will be elect-ing a mayor and an alder-man in each of its two wards. No one has filed to date.

Greenfield must elect a new alderman in each of its two wards. No one has filed for either.

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JOHN R.BRENNAN, JR.

LAMAR-Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, at Daniel Funeral Home for John Ritchey Brennan, Jr., 52, Lamar, who died Sunday evening, Dec. 14, 2014, at Barton County Memorial Hospital. Hon-oring his wishes, crema-tion took place following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Barton County Memorial Hospi-tal, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared at www.danielfu-neralhome.net.

Survivors include his wife, Sherri, of the home; a son, Travis Brennan and wife Blair, Grain Valley; a stepson, Courten Eador, Texas; a sister, Patti Bren-nan, Caddo Mills, Texas; a niece, Megan Dawson and husband Nathan, Caddo Mills, Texas, sev-eral cousins and a large extended family.

Mr. Brennan was born Nov. 22, 1962, in Kansas City, Mo., to John Sr. and Mary (Howarton) Bren-nan. Growing up in the country his natural abil-ity to care for livestock and break horses pre-pared him well for his

lifelong career as a ranch manager. He worked for Owen-Good Ranch, first near Belton and later in the Jerico Springs area.

He married Sherri Wil-son on May 23, 1998, at Arcola.

KEITH ALDEN PAGE

Keith Alden Page, 82, Lamar, Missouri passed away on December 15, 2014 at his home sur-rounded by his family. The family will meet with friends and family to the celebrate the life of Keith from 1 to 2 p.m. in "Rob-erts Hall" located at West-minster Presbyterian Church in Ottawa, Kan. The graveside cremation memorial service will im-mediately follow at Ever-green Mound Cemetery, Ottawa, Kan. That date will be announced at a later time.

He was born on March 30, 1932 in Ottawa, Kan. to George Abraham and Lottie Fay “Hoopes” Page. On September 2, 1951 in Ottawa Kan. Keith married his high school sweetheart, Betty “Betsy” J. Farris (she survives of the home). They enjoyed over 63 years of life to-gether.

Keith graduated from Ottawa High School in 1949 where he was Mr. OHS and captain of the football team his senior year. After high school he was a member of the Kan-sas City Golden Glove Boxing Team and won the Golden Glove award for his boxing achieve-ments. After graduation he worked on the R.B Ranch in Rantoul, Kan. until 1954. When his fa-ther became ill he went back to work on the Page Dairy Farm, northwest of Ottawa, Kan., where he

was born and raised. He then co-owned and op-erated the Grade A dairy farm that included farm-ing over 500 acres and milking at least 100 head of cattle a day along with his brother, Harlan Page.

He graduated from the Graham School for Cattleman, a school for breeding and herd man-agement for the dairy in-dustry. Keith also served on several boards for the Franklin County com-munity, was a member of the Mid-America Dairy-men Association and a 60 year member of the Ot-tawa Masonic Lodge No. 18.

One of Keith’s hobbies that he started as a young man, that involved his love of horses, was break-ing and training them. This hobby grew into breaking about four hors-es a year until 1978. The family enjoyed watching the “Keith Page Rodeo’s” in the farm barnyard and how he could transform a horse from a wild one to a gentle tame horse ready to ride.

In 1978, at the age of 46, he retired from the dairy farm and moved with his wife Betsy to Capitan, N.M., where he could return back to his love of ranching. In 1980 he managed the Flying W Diamond Ranch, a 15,000 acre cattle ranch located in the Capitan and Tuscan Mountain ranges of New Mexico. He also worked part time as a ranch hand on the O Bar O Ranch, a 260,000 acre cattle ranch located in the Sacramen-to Mountains of New Mexico. He so enjoyed the mountain life of New Mexico and spending time doing the things he loved to do such as camp-ing, fishing, snow skiing, traveling and horseback riding with the love of his life, his wife Betsy.

In 2000 he and his wife moved to Lamar, Mis-souri to be closer to their children and grandchil-dren, that he loved and enjoyed so much. Many of the Page holidays were held in Lamar and he looked forward to having his family all together and listening to all of the sto-ries being told. In 2001 he

was diagnosed with Mul-tiple Sclerosis and had fought it courageously.

Keith leaves behind his family to cherish his memory. His wife Betty “Betsy” J. Page of the home, his two sons Ran-dy S. Page and wife Deb-bie of Girard Kan., Benny K. Page and his wife Cathi of Ottawa Kan. and a daughter Vicki K. Whita-cre and husband Bruce of Ottawa, Kan. and a sister Norma “Page” Waymire and sister in-law Eliza-beth Page, all of Ottawa, Kan. Grandchildren, Wendy Johnson and hus-band Jack, Holland Mich., Holly Sagehorn and hus-band Kip, Pittsburg Kan., Brandon

Whitacre and wife Stephanie, Olathe, Kan., Brodi Gallick and husband Blake, Watsonville,Calif., Benny Keith Page Jr. and wife Felissa, Ottawa, Kan., Jo-sey Page and wife Saman-tha, Triadelphia, W.V. and six great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Harlan Page and Jack “Page” Leckliter.

“ I’m going home, I’m going home When my life here is over I’m go-ing home, Won’t it be so sweet, to rest at Jesus’ feet”...

Keith will be missed by his family very much but all will take great pride in his life, knowing that he did it “His Way” and “Job well Done.”

In honor of Keith’s love of animals the family sug-gests memorial contri-butions to Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, 3173 Hw K68, Ottawa Kan. 66067.

VERN E. KORNVern Eugene Korn, 70,

died on Friday, Decem-ber 12, 2014 at The Jour-ney Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, with his fam-ily at his side. Vern was born in Carthage, Mis-souri on February 11, 1944 to Dale and Mary Belle (Waltz) Korn. Vern grew up in Jasper, Mis-souri on the family farm where he learned the im-portance of family, faith, honesty, goodness, love and the satisfaction that comes from a day of hard work, well done. Vern re-mained true to these val-ues throughout his life.

Vern graduated from high school in Lamar, Missouri and continued his education, graduating from Kansas State Col-lege of Pittsburg in 1967 with a BS in Business Ad-

ministration. It was dur-ing his time in Pittsburg that he met and married Karen (Dickey) Korn. Af-ter graduation, Vern and Karen made their home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma where they raised their children. Vern worked at Phillips 66 for 28 years

where he managed a gas and oil accounting group. Vern spent 40 years refer-eeing high school football and basketball games in Bartlesville and the sur-rounding area. In 2008 and 2012, his crew refer-

RECORDSBRIEFS

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

THE LAMAR LICENSE OFFICE WILL CLOSE at 12 noon on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and will re-open again on Monday, Dec. 29.THE BARTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPART-MENT and Home Health Agency will close at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will remain closed for Christ-mas Day on Thursday, Dec. 25.THE RETIRED EDUCATORS OF THE Barton County Area will meet Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, in the Fellowship Hall of the Lamar First Christian Church. Breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m., with the business meet-ing to begin at 9 a.m. Remember to bring items for Nathan's Place.THE BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY WILL BE closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25 and will re-open on Friday, Dec. 26, 10 a.m. They will also be closing at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31 and will remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 1. They will re-open on Friday, Jan. 2, 10 a.m.BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FUND'S Ben-efit, “Winterfest”, will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Lamar Memorial Hall. Music will be provided by Sober as a Judge. The cost is $25 per person, including light refreshments, and would be the perfect gift for Christmas. Tickets can be pur-chased at the Barton County Chamber of Commerce.A FARM BILL MEETING WILL BE held by MU Extension. The meeting will be from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Lamar First Baptist Church, 1301 E. 6th St., on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015. Participants must RSVP one day in advance by calling 417-682-3579.THE BARTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE will be closed for Christmas on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 25 and 26.THE CLASS OF 2017 LAMAR BASKETBALL Tournament will be held January 2-4, 2015, with boys and girls, third through sixth grade divisions. Entry fee is $125 with a three game guarantee. For informa-tion call Julie Whyman at 417-262-0981.A FREE MOVIE MATINEE WILL BE SHOWN at the Mary K. Finley Library on Monday, Jan. 5, 1 p.m. The movie will be a mystery/thriller directed by Al-fred Hitchcock. Call the library at 682-5355 for mov-ie title and details. Anyone over 18 is invited to at-tend. Refreshments will be served.BARTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT will be giving flu shots every Wednesday in Decem-ber, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please bring Medicare, Medicaid or other insur-ance cards. Not all insurance is accepted. Private pay is $25. For information call 417-682-3363.THE LAMAR AQUATIC PARK WILL CLOSE as of Christmas Eve day, December 24 and will reopen on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, with its regular schedule. Schedules are available online at CityofLamar.org.

DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS

MENUBARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER

LUNCH MENU: De-cember 29 – January 2MONDAY- Swedish

meatballs with pasta, California blend vegeta-bles, zucchini and toma-toes, hot roll, rosy apple-sauce, coffee/tea/milk.

TUESDAY- Taco salad with meat, cheese, beans, lettuce and tomatoes, pineapple, tostito chips, pudding, coffee/tea/milk.

WEDNESDAY- Veg-etable beef stew, tossed salad, cheese sticks, to-mato juice, cornbread, apple crisp, coffee/tea/milk.

THURSDAY- Closed for New Year's Day.

FRIDAY- Chicken and noodles, mashed pota-toes, green beans, wheat roll, sliced peaches, cof-fee/tea/milk.

see DEATHS, page 6A

Pastor's NoteBy MARK TURNBOUGH

Lamar United Methodist Church

Ebola is a reminder that not everything in the world has a quick fix. Not to be overly dramatic, but it could wreak havoc in the world, as did the influenza epidemic of 1918. The first out-break of that virus struck a company cook, Al-bert Gitchell, at Fort Riley on March 4. In one week that virus hit over 500 men and reached to Queens N.Y. Ten percent of the world’s pop-ulation caught it and up to 1/3 of those died. That flu was most lethal in young virile adults. Could we imagine the deaths, all at once, of 150 people inside these city limits? We hope that stringent and careful measures will stop this disease right now! There is no alternative!

Nevertheless, ebola is a reminder, life is ten-uous. May we live each day with ebullience, kindness and faith. For me, my confidence is in Christ, “Whoever believes in me shall never die.” Jn. 11:26. Your church talks about eternal life every Sunday. While Barton County has a lower attendance rate than the rest of Missouri, five percent lower, why not be one of those who reverses that trend?


Lockwood R-I have had no one to file to date.

In Liberal R-II, incum-bents Brian King and John Simpson have filed.

Golden City R-III has

had one person to file, in-cumbent Brad Beerly.

Sheldon R-VIII is as-sured of having a contest for its board. Three have filed including incumbent

Michele Claflin, Marlene Moran, a former board member, and Cody Claf-lin.

Jasper R-V has had one to file, incumbent Vic Cra-

zybear.In Greenfield R-IV, two

incumbents are seeking new terms. They are Den-nis Wright and Kevan Marshall.

NOTICE OFCANDIDATE FILING

DATESThe Jasper R-V School Board will have 2 board of-fices available for election in the April 7, 2015, general election.The opening date for can-didate filing is December 16, 2014 and the closing fil-ing date is January 20, 2015. On the opening and closing dates candidates may file be-tween the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.Candidates may file for of-fice at the Administrative Office at 201 West Mercer, Jasper, Missouri between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekends. The office will be closed from December 22, 2014 through January 2, 2015.Candidates will be listed on the ballot in the order in which they file.Karla S. JesseeJasper R-V School Board Secretary

12-10,17,24-3tc FULL PRISONERFOOD SERVICES

The County of Barton is

seeking full prisoner food

RECORDS/LEGALS

LEGALSsee LEGALS, page 7A

Deaths, continued from page 5A

eed the 5A football state championship game. He had a lifelong passion for golf, teaching himself to play by hitting balls with a driver he built from a steel rod and a chunk of walnut. He passed his love of the game to his son and grandsons. Dur-ing retirement, Vern also enjoyed traveling and working on the family farm in Missouri.

Vern is survived by his wife Karen; daughter Lori Parman and husband Kalon of Flower Mound, Texas; son Kurt and wife Marla of Glenwood Springs, Colorado; four grandchildren Katie and Kalon Parman and Chally and Tanner Korn; broth-er Harry Korn and wife Cinda of Havre de Grace, Maryland and 7 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Stumpff Funeral Home hosted a viewing attended by the family on Friday from 6 to 8 pm and a memorial service on Saturday at 11am.

Charitable donations in honor of Vern can be made to The Journey Home, at www.thejour-neyomeok.com.

Friends who wish may sign the online guestbook and leave condolences at www.stumpff.org.

CHERYL MARIE HAYWORTH

OAKTON-Honor-ing her wishes, crema-tion has taken place for Cheryl Marie Hayworth, 63, Oakton, who died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin.

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

Condolences may be shared at www.danielfu-neralhome.net.

Survivors include her

husband, Larry, of the home; her father and stepmother, Floyed and Norma Eaves, Lamar; two sons, Dan Hay-worth and wife Tiffany, Lamar and Scott Hay-worth, Mission Viejo, Calif.; a sister, Carol Lynn Boren, Lamar; a brother, Dave Eaves and wife Pam, La-mar; three stepbroth-ers, Steve Sweet and wife Priscilla and Kent Sweet, all of Lamar and Charles Sweet and wife Autumn, Granby; three grandchildren, Cody Ryan, Ashlyn Marie and Bailey Grace; nu-merous nephews, niec-es and a large extended family.

She was preceded in death by her mother and grandparents.

Mrs. Hayworth was born June 23, 1951, at Burbank, Calif., to Floyed and Alma Ma-rie (Perkins) Eaves. On Oct. 8, 1980, at River-side, Calif., she mar-ried Larry Hayworth and they made their home in California until 2009 when they moved to Lamar to be near family. Mrs. Hay-worth earned an as-sociates degree from Bakersfield Junior Col-lege, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She worked for Aegis Medical in Ba-kersfield for three years before becoming a drug counselor for the California Prison Sys-tem. She enjoyed mo-torcycle riding, crafts and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Oak-ton United Methodist Church.

WANDA DILLLAMAR-Arrange-

ments are pending with Daniel Funeral Home for Wanda M. Dill, 75, Lamar, who died early Monday morning, Dec. 22, 2014, at Freeman Hospital West in Jop-lin.

The complete obitu-ary will appear in the next edition.

Condolences may be left at www.danielfu-neralhome.net.

Elections, continued from page 1A

Calendar, continued from page 1A

the 2015-16 school year. New teacher orientation will begin on August 10, 2015. The first day of classes will be August 17. No school will be held on August 20-21 in defer-ence to the Lamar Free Fair. Classes will dismiss early on December 18 for Christmas vacation, and resume on January 4, 2016. Graduation will be on May 15, 2016, and the last day of classes will be May 18, 2016.

The board was apprised of the high school/vo-

tech advisory team which is addressing the prob-lems of at risk students. The team has adopted a program of question and answer sessions with at risk students to learn from their peers how fail-ure in their classes can be overcome. The advisory team plans to bring in various speakers each month to provide at risk students with additional insight and advice.

The board accepted the resignation of Sher-ri Luce, effective at the

end of the semester. She taught fifth grade at West Elementary. A teaching contract was offered to Dakoda Arens to teach special education at East Primary. He is a Decem-ber, 2014 graduate of Missouri Southern State University. Four more names were added to the list of substitute teachers for the district. They are Kevin Clauson, Misty Marti, Anne Miles, and Brittany Lampe.

The monthly video from the Missouri School

Boards Association warned school districts to look for a tight state budget. Missouri’s school districts are already un-derfunded by more than $5 million.

Superintendent Dr. Zach Harris told the board that the Christ-mas vacation seems to be well timed. It will give students time to recover from sicknesses, which now appear to be wide-spread throughout the student body.

comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capa-ble of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devo-tion exist, and you know that they abound and give your life its high-est beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make toler-able this existence.

We should have no en-joyment, except in sense and sight. The external light with which child-hood fills the world would be extinguished.

Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies. You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christ-

mas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if you did not see Santa Claus com-ing down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor man can see. Did you ever see fair-ies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that is no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.

You tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the un-seen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived could tear apart. Only faith, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the su-pernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God! He lives and lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay 10

times 10,000 years from now, he will continue to

make glad the heart of childhood.

Classic, continued from page 2A

Aaron Markley V Jessi-ca Markley, consent judg-ment.

Alan F. Washburn Com-pany Inc. Vs Kotemaster, Inc., default judgment.

Barton County Memo-rial Hospital VS Charles Timmons, default judg-ment.

Tower Loan of Missouri LLC V Shane Ladd, de-

fault judgment.Barton County Memo-

rial Hospital V Kristy R Walker et al, consent judgment.

Barton County Memo-

rial Hospital V Chelsea L Clements, default judg-ment.

Freeman Health System V Jeremy Joslin, consent judgment.

COURT MISC.


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.

Employment

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Drivers: Class A CDL Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Transland, Join our Pre-mier Transportation Company! 866-374-8487.

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"Publisher's notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it il-legal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination be-cause of race, color, re-ligion, sex, handicap, familial status, or na-tional origin, or inten-tion to make any such preference limitation, or discrimination. We will not knowingly ac-cept any advertising for real estate, which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby in-formed that all dwell-ings advertised are available on an equal op-portunity basis".

Mobile Homes for Rent

Are You Ready To Move? We have 2 bed-room trailers and hous-es ready to rent. Two rental references a must. 682-2636.

Apartments for Rent

Vacancy - Scottsdale Apartments - Senior Citizens Housing. Call 682-3589. Mo. TDD 1-800-735-2966. Equal Opportunity Hous-ing. Handicapped units available. Located at 17th and Lexington.

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 Sale

Lamar Home For Sale – 2113 square feet, three bedrooms/2.5 bath, par-tial brick, front porch, one car attached ga-rage, unfinished base-ment, attic with at-

tic fan, central heat & air, lot size 80x187.5, large living room, fam-ily room, dining room, lots of nice woodwork with plenty of built in cabinets, some hard-wood floors, cheap util-ities, appliances includ-ed, large kitchen pantry, garden shed in backyard with some tall trees, nice neighborhood. Would make a fine home for retired family, or a rent-al property. Home has had one owner since built in 1966. No own-er financing available; not for lease or rent. No texts please. 207 W. 5th St. $93,000. (573) 418-0381, (417) 682-5431 (leave message).

House For Sale by own-er – 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1215 sq. CH/A, living/dining combo, office, 2 car attached garage, at-tic, brick front, appli-ances included. 404 W. 17th, Lamar. 214-2208.

Home For Sale – In La-mar. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath. CH/CA. Deck and pa-tio. 80/155 lot. $34,000. 417-682-3528, 417-262-0342.

LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS

CLASSIFIEDS Cards of Thanks

I would like to thank the person who put the blanket and pillow in my buggy. It was greatly appreciated. May God bless you again.

Thank you,Kevin Morgan

Legals, continued from page 6A

service for the inmates at the Jail delivered daily ready to feed. Services must be able to provide three meals per day. Please provide cost of meals per day per person. Inmates can be 5 to 30 daily. Barton County has the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Please return bids be-fore 2:00 p.m. Monday, De-cember 29, 2014.

12-17,24-2tc NOTICE TO BID

The Barton County Commission is requesting the following bids, all bids are for the calendar year 2015, and the County has the right to reject any or all of the following bids. All bids are due in the County Commission Office at 1004 Gulf by 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2014.

Six-sack mix of CementThe Commission is requesting bids for a six sack mix of cement with fiber mesh. Prices will include 1-yard delivery and up to a truckload, delivered anywhere in Barton County.

Grade 60 bendable rebarThe Commission is requesting bids on Grade 60 bendable rebar cut to length and bent to shape. Rebar to be in all sizes delivered to job site or county barn.

Concrete CulvertsThe Commission is requesting bids on concrete culverts to be delivered to job site or county barn. Please list 12” to 48” price per foot.

Metal CulvertsThe Commission is requesting bids on polymer coated metal culverts. Please quote all sizes of pipe, metal to be squashed,

and all of the pipe should be 14 gauge unless specified. All pipe delivered to job site upon request unless specified different by the County.

Crane WorkThe Commission is requesting hourly rate on Crane work, a minimum with a 3-day notice for work to be performed. Please submit your machine specifications and price per hour. Owner must show proof of liability insurance and proof of workmen’s compensation.

Dozer WorkThe Commission is requesting hourly rate on dozer work. Three hours of work minimum with a 3-day notice for work to be performed. Please submit your machine specifications, size of machine, pounds, and horsepower along with your price per hour. Owner must show proof of liability insurance and proof of workmen’s compensation.

Track Hoe WorkThe Commission is requesting hourly rate on track hoe work. Four hours of work minimum. We will give a 3-day notice for work to be performed. Please submit your machine specifications such as size, pounds, horsepower, reach, digging depth, lifting capacity, and bucket width, along with your price per hour. Owner must show proof of liability insurance and workmen’s compensation.Precast Slab Bridge Decks

The Commission is requesting bids on Precast Slab Bridge Decks. The slabs must be furnished with

prints with ENGINEERS SEAL, on the prints stating they are LOADING DESIGN OF HS-20 meeting all AASHTO guide lines for precast decks. The overall length of slabs to be 20’ up to 46’ and a total bridge deck width of 25’ 8”. Total thickness 12” and be able to have a skew cast. Slabs must have anchor holes cast in slabs to anchor to headwall. The slabs must have weld tabs to connect slabs together meeting AASHTO DESIGN REQUIREMENT for precast decks. Bid price to include Slabs bearing pads, grout, weld bars and standard W highway guardrail system for deck. Bid must include: Cost of delivery to job site. The supplier of slabs must furnish lifting devices cast in slabs and hookup from slab to crane hook when delivery is made to site. Slab prices by square foot and guardrail by linear foot. Basic overall configurations of decks are shown in drawing located at the Commissioner’s Office.BULK OFF ROAD DIESEL

FUELThe Commission is seeking prices on bulk off road diesel fuel to be delivered to Maintenance Barn.

ROCKThe Commission is seeking prices of 1” lateral, shot rock, 6”-8” clean and Road rock. We will pick up and haul from the rock facility.

HAULINGThe Commission is seeking hauling price per ton per mile to job site in Barton County.

12-17,24-2tc For Sale: The City of Lamar is accepting sealed bids for a 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. This vehicle can

be seen in the parking lot behind Thiebaud Auditorium. Bids are to be turned in no later than 4pm on January 2, 2015. They should be sealed and mark “Vehicle Bid” and turned into the City Clerk. Questions: Chief Ron Hager at 417-682-3546. The City of Lamar reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

12-17,24-2tc PUBLIC NOTICE

Hearings for the Barton County 2015 Budget will be held January 5 & 12, 2015, between 10:00 and 4:00 p.m. Budget estimates will be available for public in-spection January 12 through January 20, 2015, in the County Clerk’s office.Final approval will be Tues-day, January 20, at 2:00 p.m.

12-24,31-2tc IN THE CIRCUIT

COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate of RODNEY WADE DAVID,Deceased.Estate No. 14B4-PR00062NOTICE OF LETTERS

GRANTEDTo all persons interested in the Estate of RODNEY WADE DAVID.

On October 30, 2014, CAROL S. TRACY was appointed Personal Repre-sentative of the Estate of RODNEY WADE DAVID, Deceased, by the Probate Division of Barton County, Missouri. The business ad-dress of the Personal Rep-resentative is 515 South 160 Highway, Golden City, MO 64748 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 for-ever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation pe-riod 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 September 23, 2014.

Date of first publication is December 24, 2014.

s-Charles D. Curless, Judge

12-24,31,1-7,14-4tc Anyone interested in fil-

ing for Nashville Township office should do so between December 16 and Janu-ary 20, 2015, by contact-ing Rodney Overman, 899 SW 30th Rd., Liberal, MO 64762, 417-214-0120.

12-24-1tc IN THE CIRCUIT

COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate of FRANCES LOUIS SOUTHERN,Deceased.Estate No. 14B4-PR00064

NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTED

To all persons interested in the Estate of FRANCES LOUIS SOUTHERN:

On October 30, 2014, SANDRA BROOKS was appointed Personal Rep-resentative of the Estate of FRANCES LOUISE SOUTHERN, Deceased, by the Probate Division of Bar-ton County, Missouri. The business address of the Per-sonal Representative is 2503 South Aurora Street, Eldon, MO 65026 and the personal representative's attorney is GEORGE D. NICHOLS, 206 West 10th Street, Lamar, 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 June 10, 2014.

Date of first publication is December 24, 2014.

s-Charles D. Curless, Judge

12-24,31,1-7,14-4tc


SCHOOL/SPORTS

LHS Student Council gather gifts for less fortunate

LOCKWOOD-This Christmas season the Lockwood High School Student Council asked lo-cal businesses to donate to their annual Christmas project, which provided

gifts for less fortunate students in the Lockwood School District.

The student council would like to thank the Optimist Club, the Lock-wood Packing Plant, Ti-

ger Home Furnishing, Kim’s Breadbasket and Mike and Renee Galer for their generous donations to the children’s Christ-mas project.

Lamar Democrat/Chris MorrowLamar's Johnny Brooks contests a jump shot

by a Webb City Cardinal in the Tiger season opening loss at Webb City.

Lamar Democrat/Chris MorrowLamar's Derek Henderson grabs a rebound

in the Tigers opener at Webb City recently. The Cardinals came from behind to top the Tigers. Shown blocking out a Cardinal is Ben Kluhsman.

Tigers lose season opener at Webb City

Pictured in the group left of the tree are, left to right, Renee Galer, Jenni Oeltjen, Ashley Rorman, Emily Backs, Jolean Hackney, Grace Beerly, Noah Sowell; right of the tree are, left to right, Ramsey Divine, Ellen Schnelle, Logan Sparkman, Will Beerly, Drew Cerrone, Emma Coose, Noble Foster.

Lamar Democrat/Melody MetzgerLamar R-1 seniors observed their final Christmas season in high school with a candle lighting

ceremony held Friday, Dec. 19. Principal Jennifer Beem started out the ceremony by recognizing December graduates. Prayer was then given by Ryan O'Sullivan, followed by two selections of Christmas music provided by a handbell choir from the Lamar First Baptist Church. Brian Hargrave played the guitar, with members of his choir singing “Silent Night” and the candles were passed from senior to senior, until they encircled the entire gymnasium with a shining light.

Dear Santa,What I want for christ-

mas is a Barbie Life in a Dream house and make-up.

Sincerely,Aireana BeaumontP.S. I love santa

Dear Santa,I would like a new Ipod

case. I would also like a new zuzu pet. I would also like a new dress. P.S. I love santa.

Thank you,Sarinity Begley

Dear Santa,For christmas I want

my Nana and papa to move to Lamar. I also I want a new phone.

Thank you,Victoria Boswell

Dear Santa,I would like a couple

of xbox 360 games and a trampoline. Maybe a bike too. And some Legos, some clothes too. And a real bow!!! Pleas

Sincerely,Draden Boyd

Rudolph is sick on a foggy Christmas Eve and Santa can't see in the fog. So what should I do? I now said Rudolph, Tape head lights to the sled. Hurry. Said Rudolph. Because its almost time. Santa raced around and soon he was finished. Then he jumped in the sled and delivered all the presents. The End.

ChristopherBrundrige

Dear Santa,I want a real digger but

a medium size one. I like real diggers because they can dig deap into the ground. They are cool and terrific.

Walker Crockett

My favorite Christmas memery is going to be this one because it will be my baby brother's first. I don't know what will happen because I can't predict the future.

Donald Davey

Let me tell you what my favorite memory is. On Christmas Eve we al-ways put our ornaments on our tree. We put them in order to largest to smallest. That usually takes us a hour, because people give us ornaments through out the year. Next, we put the orna-ment on the tree. After that we put out some cookies out for Santa, and some carrots for the raindeer. That is my fa-vorite memory.

Jaycee Doss

Dear Santa and Elves,I want a blue bike with a

basket. I want a big stiker book. I want a build-a-bear with a new build-a-bear and new clothes and new boys and new shoes.

Sincerely,Riley GriffittP.S. Merry christmas.

Dear Santa,I would like for you to

give my dad a new game. My mom a new neck-lace, ring and earrings. I would also like my mom to have a warm coat. It is so awesome to have a boy baby cousin. I have been wanting new tools with my brother. I would like a new puppy that is red and brown. It would be awesome to have a new puppy. Thank you santa.

Kaleb Hogan

My family goes to Michigan for christmas. We open presents there and then we go back home and open presents there. That is what I like about christmas. It is my favorite holiday. I wish it was every day!

Logan Kish

My favorite christmas memories are when I get to hang ornaments, and

get my picture taken with my presents. I sometimes go to my dads and go to his farm. I sled with my sister. It is fun sledding. Christmas is my favorite holiday.

Adam Kluhsman

Dear Santa,For Christmas I would

like 3 pack's of football card's. Also an Iphone 5. Also the new Call of Duty Advanced Warfare. Also a real guitar and new tennis shoes, a new bike, and a new foot ball.

Sincerely,Alex O'Neal

Let me tell you what I do on Christmas Eve. On Christmas we go to our aunt's and uncles house. We get a lot of presents. Every year on Christmas I get a lava lamp. We get lunch every year at our aunt's and uncles house. That's what we do on Christmas on my moms side of the family. My dad's side of the family is fun. We get to go to my grandma's house. At her house there is a lot of dessert there but I don't eat that much. We also get to open presents.

Krissy Overstreet

Dear Santa,Hi! How are you? I

hope I get what I want. I want a xbox one, and a kindle, and video games. I love you.

Sincerely,Dash Pennell

Dear Santa,I want for Christmas.

A semi truck that has kables. With a hood that flips up. Also with two wheels put together up in front. Then a John Deer bucket roller. Thank you Santa.

Sincerely,Tamren Pennell

Merry Christmas to ev-eryone. I like Christmas because it is my favorite holiday. For Christmas I would like a real white cat. I would name her muffin cake. I would also like a big white dress with it. I think those white fury coats with a scarf to match. Thank you for giving me these three things.

Jasmine Poole

Dear Santa,I would like a mechani-

cal horse. I hope you can give me it. I also wunt a suzu pet with the set and a baby zuzu. That would be nice to have. Santa you are very nice.

Sincerely,Ali Pope

Dear Santa,Hi! How are you? For

Christmas I want a WiiU with Super Mario U, Su-per Luigi U, journal, Ae-vee plush, Sylveon plush, a huge 3D2 case, Mario Party, Island Tour, Toma-dacha life, DS code thing, Pokemon X, Pokemon Y, and a Creeper plush. That is all I want.

Sincerely,Wyatt Rust

I love your reindeer. I bet they are cool. I think you are cool to. I want a new deer stand and a new deer target and a new deer robot and a new 243. I love christ-mas! Christmas is the best!

Brant Starne

Dear Santa,for Christmas I want a

set of fake nails, crayons, hair clips, mechanical pencils, play make-up, toy house, shoes, clothes, toothpast and a tooth brush. That's what I want for Christmas.

Thank you,Allyssa Sullivan

Dear Santa,I would like a white cat

for Christmas.Tamra West

Dear Santa,I hope I get blue sad-

delbags, blue hornbags, a blue bling bling bridle make sure the hornbags sas adrinkholder. Please can I get a G.P.S and a warking homephone. My mom needs a pair of green hornbags with a drinkholder. My brother would like a new saddel. My dad would lik a good pair of binaculars. My sister and I a new T.V. Thank you.

Sincerely,Shayla Crockett

Dear Santa,I want a remote con-

trol dinasour. I would like a watch that i can play games on or talk on. I would like a T.V. And xbox. I need a new tablet. Your friend,

Trenton Nappi

Dear Santa,Can you git me a game

of army. Can you give me lots head phones. can you give me a Big Pool. can you give me a army toy. I want a army knife.

Your Friend,Keaton Budd

Dear Santa,All I want for Christms

is to spend time with my family. And A trampo-line. and a reindeer.

yor friend,Anthony Anderson

Dear Santa,All I want for christmas

is Love thats all I want. I want love becose thats what christmas is all about. Evrey year thats all my sisters want an my mom and dad want. Jesus wants us to think about Love on christmas.

Sincerely,Ashlynn Ball

Dear Santa Claus,I want a Lego Chima

for Christmas I would also like a transformer toy I would also like a tablet.

Your Friend,Skyler Crockett

Dear Santa,Do you Know what

I want for Christmas. I want a Scenty buddy. Whith the sent sugar cooie. I want the scentsy buddy to be a fox. That is what I want for Christ-mas.

Kadence Cooley

Dear Santa,I would like legos, love,

little fighting men, food, toy guns, transformers and a stickey hand.

Your Friend,Robert Coy

Dear Santa Claus,I hope your having a

good Time at the North Pole. Are you making presents? Are the ma-chines working right? this is what I wont for Christmas. I want a dol-ly. I want a basket ball. I want a makeup set. I want a volleyball. That is what I want for Chrit-mas.

Kaylynn Dabbs

Dear Santa,I hope you can give me

an I Pod, A Dog and a dirtbike.

Love,Riddick Gordon

Dear Santa,I want a dog leash and

a colar with fake dia-monds.

Your friend,Julie Graham

Dear Santa,This year for Chrismas

I wunt the thing that makes your reindeers fly. Also a game Hungry hungry hipose, a sticky spiter, a new record, and a grass snake that wont bite. A choo choo train that can puf fake smoke and a big toy dinasour that is as big as me. I am 129 cm long.

Wyatt Graham

Dear Santa,I would like a pet cat

and a dirt bike. Also I would like a life time bag of candy.

Your friendJaden Griffitt

The Christmas I Got It. One day in a house there was a boy named Daniel he was good that year and that is when he got the biggist candy cane he ever saw It took him all year to eat it. the end.

Daniel Laxson

Dear Santa,I am so thankful ev-

ery year. But this year I a monkey that feels real. Anything else I will be thankful for always. My favorite time of the year is Christmas, because it's fun. P.S. What is your favorite cookie so I can make it for you.

Your friend,Alyvia Matney

Dear Santa,For Christmas I want

a frog and a moneky to. I am thankful for you and Mrs. Claus too. And God and Jesus. P.S. How is Mrs. Claus doing? Oh and tell Mrs. Claus I said “hi” ok.

Your friend,Jayden Moenning

Dear Santa,May I get a PS4. So me

and my brother can play more games. Can you get my mom a new comput-er. Because her old one broke. Can you get me a new bike tires, peddles. My peddles a broke. My tires are flat.

Your friend,Ian Ngugi

Dear Santa,May I have a phone.

That phone would be an I Phone 4. May I also have a four wheele that is blue and green. May I also have a laptop that has inernet.

Your Friend,Khiler Nance

Dear Santa,Can you give a set of

transformers can you give me a puppy, xbox, xbox games, some clothes, Hats, Pokemon cards, a fish tank, a soc-cer ball, and a football.

Sincerely,Junior Romero

Last Chirstmas, my sis-ter Quenlyn want to stay up to see Santa. I don't know exactly what hap-pened, but I do know one thing: Quenlyn fell asleep, and the next morning she had a letter! It said: Quenlyn, I know when you are sleeping. I know when you are awake. Better luck next year, Santa”. And we had never seen that hand-writing before! That's when I strated beliving in Santa. And I still have proof that he is real. The letter is sitting on Quen-lyn's desk.

Audrie Shaver

Dear Santa,May I have a new dog,

a kindle fire, a new poke-mon deck an Xbox or wiiu, a new wii game, and a Happy New Year. But most of all the thing I want most is more love from my family.

Sincerely,Dwayne Watts

My best Christmas was with my dad. In 2013, we had cookies. And we decorated our trees. Me my sister and my dad all had our own tree to dec-orate. We played outside with my dog. Then went in and watched a movie. My other best christ-mas was with my mom in 2013 we ate chicken together for dinner. My brother put the angel on the tree. We made snow sundaes they were good.

Mason Webb

Dear Santa Claus,Can you give me a pic-

ture of my dad and a pic-ture of my sister. A Ipod a tablit and cds. I want the biggest teddy Bear in the world! I want lots of dog-gy toys too. it is for my dog ok. I hope you have a enough money. And a wydder.

your Friend,Libby SawyersWilliams

Dear Santa,Thank you for the foot-

ball you gave me last time in second grade. On the square at midnight I heard the bells ring.

Thank you,Pablo Paiz

Dear Santa, Clause,Hi! How are you? I've

been good at school. Could you please get me an American girl doll bed. Because my doll doesn't have a bed. And then she doesn't have a place to sleep. If you could give me that thank you.

Sincerely,Kyra Willet

Dear Santa,I want a computer,

kiten, a new book, and a flag. You are my best friend. I hope you have a good Christmas.

Sincerely,Thelma Crowl

I remember when I got a pogo stick. I had a lot of trouble on it. I got help from my dad. then I learned how to balance.

Connor Willhite

Dear Santa,I want a new box and

I want a new toy gun. I also want a coloring kit, a jar of pickles. and a new book. I want some Legos. and a new pillow.

Sincerely,Cameron Bailey

Dear Santa,I reall want a go cart.

They are really fun. I also would like a new dirt bike. They are really fun too. They can also be off road. 4 wheel drive are also fun. Will you please Make them really really fast. And can you make them go in mud also. I really want a go cart.

Love,Rourke Dillon

Dear Santa,I would like a new bike

for Christmas. I also would like a new real life horse. I would also a new book called Main street. I also want a book called all About Kittens. I want a girl pack of legos. I also want a book called All About Indians. I wonder if you can get me a Indi-an shirt.

Sincerely,Karissa McLennan

Dear Santa,I want some Barbie

clotthes and toys. I want a princess dress and some high heel dress shoes.

Love,Mya Lybeck

Dear Santa,I have been good this

year. How have you been? I am having a good year. Have you had a good year? This year we are setting up our Christ-mas tree.

Sincerely,Landon Huskey

Dear Santa,Hi, How are you? I

want some chima legos for christmas. And some Ninjago legos. Practically all I want is legos. And maybe bullriding stuff too.

Sincerely,Trenton Fanning

Dear Santa,How are you doing?

Am I on the notty list or the good list? What are

you doing this year ex-ept making toys. Merry Chrismas.

Sincerely,Santana Sprouls

Dear Santa,I am good at school. I

am good at home. I want pokemon rumble. I am going to take a photo of you on Christmas. I am nice not naughty. I want paper Mario. Merry christmas.

Sincerely,Mario Cruceru

Christmas is a time of year where everyone has laughter and joy. This is my christmas memory. We were at Gma and Gpa's house and we were making cookies with cookie dough. We shaped its form. We designed it with sprinkles and icing. Then we baked it. Last we ate the cookies.

Payton Giger

One Christmas night we had a party. We had turkey. We danced to the hokey pokey. The legos I got was a police set. I got a book and I forgot the name. I got a book too.

Jose Juarez

Dear Santa,Hi, How are you? I've

been good in Mrs. Pitt-senbargers class. And I would like a Star Wars Space Ship lego set. I think I should get it be-cause Ive been getting good grades in class. I hope you come to my house this Cristmas.

Sincerely,Tate LeeP.S. Tell Rudolph I said

Hi!

Dear Santa,Hi! How are you do-

ing? I am trying to do my best in school. I love school! What I would like for Chiristmas is an American girl doll. I re-ally want it because they are so much fun to play with. I don't have one. My 2nd ting is to get stuff for the American girl doll. like a bed, dog, and a house. My 3rd thing is a Barbi life in the Dream house. It is really cool. I hope you give it to me. I really want it because I hav always wanted one and the Barbi to go with it. My 4th thing is a lot of LPS. I love them a lot I always wanted some. I have a collection of them I love it love it love it. It was fun talking with you. Bye. Thank you for read-ing my letter.

Love,Citlali Arellano

Dear Santa,For Christmas I want

a iPhone 6 so I can call my mom and dad if it is something important. For Christmaas I want a tv for my room so I don't have to watch what my brother watches. My mom said if I was good Santa will get me a tv for my room. She will ask Santa for the tv. Santa I really think you are awe-some. This is my favorite time of year.

Tommie Givens

Dear Santa Clause,I want an iphone 6. I

want it because I want to play games. Most of the time it is boring. If I get an iphone I will al-ways be happy. I do not know if I deserve it. If I get it I want a cove On Direction. Iphones are awesome and smart for homework. Thank you Santa Clause.

Your Friend,Rhiannon Dominguez

Dear Santa Clause,I am a good kid. I

would like to have a gui-tar. I am in Mrs. Pittsen-bargers third grade class.

Sincerely,Trace Wooldridge

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CHRISTMAS DRAWINGS

Henry Ball

Benaiah Diggs

Tanner Fowler

Hana Lee

Macey Parker

Brody Starne

Joslyin Woods

Laryn Ferris

Eagon Boyd

Rebekah Dominguez

Taylor Gastel

Kiera Leivan

Jayce Porter

Maggy Thompson

Ashley Arellano

Aiden Hlavaty

Jake Clark

Temperance Driggs

Skylar Johnson

Amos Mann

Andy Price

Trevor Van Tassel

Renee Blanco

Allison Jay

Shalea Dahmer

Brecken Ettleman

Arhea Lara

Lydia Nolting

Skyler Ragsdale

Olivia Wass

Zack Davis

Gabe Jenkins

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804 Gulf | Lamar, MO417-682-3393 | www.lamardentist.com

Lamar Travel Plaza

I-49 Exit 77 • Lamar, MO 64759417-682-5576

417-682-5335

WashburnFarm & Home Supply

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1705 GulfLamar, MO 64759

877-523-9986

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1301 East 12th • Lamar, MO 64759417-682-3363

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1301 East 12th • Lamar, MO 64759417-682-3363

110 E 10th • Lamar, MO 64759(417) 682-5065

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Barton County Memorial Hospital

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Jones Plumbing,Heating and Air Conditioning

202 W. 9th Street • Lamar, MO 64759 (417) 682-2780 Chris Jones

Longhorn Produce, Inc.Serving 48 States

890 E C Hwy • Lamar, MO 64759417-681-0200 or 1-800-813-4451

Barton County Title CompanyAbstracts & Title Insurance

206 W. 10th Lamar, MO417-682-3100

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CHRISTMAS DRAWINGS

Nevaeh Johnson

Emma Potter

Brevon Timmons

Wyatt Blackford

Addie Garfield

Maddy Mann

Ryley Moore

Kian Rogers

Xander Lewis

Maylee Rawlings

Jordane Wilson

Perrin Boswell

Taralee Hagins

Jewelyana McHenry

Brenna Morey

Winnie Ross

Eli Ngugi

Kaitlyn Rives

Kaidence Wise

Evan Cato

Chase Hammond

Jaydin McManis

Gavin Ogden

Garin Schneider

Karson Parker

Taylynn Thompson

Dylan Anderson

Layla Forst

Calli Harris

Reilly McMurray

Damien Poole

Katelyn Smith

Lamar Truck & TireI-49 & 160 Exit - Behind CONOCOAll major credit cards accepted.417-681-0216 or 866-581-0296


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Lamar, MO 64759

C-Mac Auto Repair1010 E. 12th Street • Lamar, MO 64759

Office: 417-681-0848Fax: 417-681-0799

Chad McManis

Barton County Ambulance District

1100 Cherry StreetLamar, MO 64759

682-3513510 W. 12th • Lamar, MO

417-682-5556 • www.legacyfal.com

Lamar Family DentistryJeffery O. Moyer, DMD

805 Broadway | Lamar, MO 64759(417) 682-5871



3 S.W. 1st LaneLamar, MO 64759

417.682.6184 - office417.682.6185 - fax

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Longhorn Produce, Inc.Serving 48 States

890 E C Hwy • Lamar, MO 64759417-681-0200 or 1-800-813-4451

Barton County Title CompanyAbstracts & Title Insurance

206 W. 10th Lamar, MO417-682-3100

Nichols & NicholsAttorney’s At LAw

206 W 10th • Lamar, MO417-682-6003

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206 W 10th • Lamar, MO417-682-6003

5 Gem Tree Plaza | 12th & Cherry St.Lamar, MO 64759 | (417) 682-3311

Lamar Travel Plaza

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CHRISTMAS DRAWINGSTrent Torbeck

Johnathan Baker

Mariah Clark

Preston Heins

Kaylee Mangin

Kinsley Potter

Talon Timmons

Talon Brand

Wiley Watts

Julia Browning

Ethan DeWitt

Lilly Hill

Madison Markley

Riley Rust

Madison Watson

Zander Brayfield

Chloe Willett

Lucy Carter

Skylar Driggs

Eli Keith

Coltin Nance

Aliciah Sheriff

McKinley Bishop

Memphis Bronson

Samuel Wilson

Christorpher Castro

Brody Gardner

Keaton Kinney

Braedon Parks

Keely Taffner

Marcy Blalock

Darin Caruthers

1105 Cherry St.Lamar, MO 64759

417-682-3551

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Lamar, MO 64759

104 E. 11th St.P.O. Box 148

Lamar, MO 64759417-682-5531

Engineering Telecommunications and Power

Lamar License Office208 W. 12th • Lamar, MO

682-3555

CLEMENT’S PLUMBINGHeating & Air Conditioning

400 W. 12th (Hwy 160) Lamar, MO 64759417-682-3797

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CHRISTMAS DRAWINGSTailor Coffey

Ryder Friend

Preston Newsom

Crystal Smith

Addison Brown

Marissa Franklin

Kenzie McManis

Jesse Rhodifer

Kenzi Cofield

Connor Kennedy

Ellie Schmidt

Cailynn Taylor

Kaden Budd

Brianna Hernandez

Jesse Moore

Hannah Rouse

Ty Crossley

Seth Mann

Trenton Severn

Andreonna Voss

Mickael Carriere

Koen Littlejohn

Kaleb Parcell

Ricky Sewell

Julia Dekker

Jackson Mattox

Katie Shields

Chainey Baker

Madison Caruthers

Alex Markley

Trey Pittsenbarger

Travis Tyler


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C. Tucker Joustra Family Practice, Inc.805 Gulf Street, Lamar, MO 64759

Phone: 417-682-5508 • Fax: 417-682-5594C. Tucker Joustra, D.O.

Board Certified Family Practice

Kristin RobertsonR.N. FNP-C

C. Tucker Joustra Family Practice, Inc.805 Gulf Street, Lamar, MO 64759

Phone: 417-682-5508 • Fax: 417-682-5594C. Tucker Joustra, D.O.

Board Certified Family Practice

Kristin RobertsonR.N. FNP-C

C-Mac Auto Repair1010 E. 12th Street • Lamar, MO 64759

Office: 417-681-0848Fax: 417-681-0799

Chad McManis

104 E. 11th St.P.O. Box 148

Lamar, MO 64759417-682-5531






417-681-0084

Charity BuzzardAngel Patterson

Ragan ChaneyCheryl Sheat






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CHRISTMAS DRAWINGSZaneta

Venable

Hunter Wolfe

Mario Delapeno

Jenna Lee

Zachery Rector

Trey Shaw

Kayleigh Wolfe

Tate Bennett

Grace Wagner

Justice Baker

Wylee Duncan

Raylynn Swinford

Kali Riggs

Aiden Sheat

T.J. Ansley

Caden Clark

Haylee Blanco

Molly Hargrave

Mikayla Madison

Jaden Schiltz

Carson Sturgell

Trey Azua

Ashton Coble

Zavrie Wiss

T.J. Born

Ireland Inman

Phiona Read

Persais Sewell

Rudy Hawes

Helena Baker

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Ron Schiltz Truck Sales703 W. 12th • Lamar, MO

682-5712

104 E. 11th St.P.O. Box 148

Lamar, MO 64759417-682-5531


104 E. 11th St.P.O. Box 148

Lamar, MO 64759417-682-5531


104 E. 11th St.P.O. Box 148

Lamar, MO 64759417-682-5531




417-681-0084

Charity BuzzardAngel Patterson

Ragan ChaneyCheryl Sheat

Taco Palace

810 W. 12th • Westview PlazaLamar, MO • 417-682-3787

Law Offices ofKADERLY & KADERLY

114 W. 10th • Lamar417-682-6061

Wilson Body Shop, LLC564 SW 8th Lane, Lamar

417-682-5460

J & D Repair197 SE 20th Rd, Lamar

681-0557

207 W. 12th • Lamar, MO • 417-682-5812

Super 8 Motel45 SE 1st Lane | Lamar, MO 64759

417-682-6888

Lamar Laundromat300 E. 12th St. (Hwy 160)

Lamar, MO 64759

417-682-5335

1201 BroadwayLamar, MO

417-682-5518

Daniel Funeral Home

Wilson Body Shop, LLC564 SW 8th Lane, Lamar

417-682-5460

417-682-5335

Col. J

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417-

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Zachery Wagner

Truman Healthcare206 W 1st Street • Lamar, MO

417-682-5718


CHRISTMAS DRAWINGS/STORIES

Bayli Duncan

Brandon Martin

Kennedy Pugh

Hannah Towne

Dakota Bramlette

Jasmine Day

Orry Jones

Skylee Norris

Cooper Haun

Kynlee McCulloch

Avery Reed

Chloe Vaughan

Sophie Bronson

Kylie DeWitt

Dale McIntosh

Jordan Null

Haley Jankowski

Joed Najarro

Bella Reese

Alex Wilkerson

Karen Carter

Jayden Foster

Dylan Messer

Eleese Ortega

Clint Luthi

Isabel Osborne

Xavier Romero

Morgan Allen

Madison Clark

JacobHearting-Dines

Aiden Michna

Dari Robinson

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104 E. 11th St.P.O. Box 148

Lamar, MO 64759417-682-5531





Taco Palace

810 W. 12th • Westview PlazaLamar, MO • 417-682-3787

CLEMENT’S PLUMBINGHeating & Air Conditioning

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Dear Santa Clause,What list am I on the

nice list or the naughty list? If I'm on the nice list I want a tea cup pig please and thank you. How many reindeer do you have? What are there names? What list is my sister on and if she is on the nice list she will want a owl for Christmas. What list is my mom on? If she is on the nice list she will want a pair of diamond earrings. What list is my dad on? If he is on the nice list he will want gold for Cristmas. What list my dog on? If he is on the nice list he will want a dog treat.

Sincerely,Kye Riggs

Dear Santa,I would like a new pow-

er scooter for Christmas. and I would like to have a brand new electric blan-ket. I want a brand new TV for Cristmas also. I am a good kid some times.

Sincerely,Dezmon Robinson

Dear Santa,I will have some sol-

diers. and two guns. Just fake ones. I want a tram-poline. I always want a fake sword.

Love,Aidan Loveall

My favorite Christmas memory was last Christ-mas when my Grand-parents bought me a water gun. This summer my brother broke it. He is jelous. When he gets something I feel the same way. Later that day we went to Branson. They have an indoor pool. We got to swim it. It was fun. We enjoyed it. We rented a cabin. It was only a two roomed cabin. I was not like home. I had to sleep on the four foot couch. It was uncomfortable. We were there for two weeks. We had dinner with fam-ily members. It was fun. I really liked it. We also went shopping. Once we went to a cave. I rode the teacups. I also rode the dumbos. It was not that fun, to tell you the truth I don't like that ride It made my mom sick. I got dizzy. Then I barfed. We went back to the cabin. I went to bed. I started to fall asleep, but my broth-er woke me up. I jumped out of bed and ran after him. Instead I slept in my grandparents room.

Braeden Markley

Let me tell you about my Christmas memo-ries. Every year I do Miss Merry Christmas. I love Miss Merry Christmas! I've never won any place. I'm really hoping that I will win a place this year. Every year for Christmas Maddie, Jordan, Brittany and I always get PJ's. But last year my mom and my step dad tricked us, we got stockings! We were all like we know what this is it is PJs but it wasn't PJs. It was a stock-ing! Then we opened up our PJs and we all laughed. Those are my memories.

Megan Tummons

My Favorite Christmas Memory is at My Home. We always open our presents first and then we play with them. Next we go to my Aunt and Un-

cle's home. Everyone will get a present and then we will go to My grandmas home. There we will play a game and then we will go to my other grandma's house. The last place we will go is home. What a great time Christmas is with my family!

Morgan Guinn


want some things for Christmas. First a ipod. Also, a Bible and a Bible case to go with it. I want crayons wand a color-ing book or two. I want Legos friend. and Art stuff some clothes and dresses some books. A basketball and a soccor-ball would be great too! A toy puppy would be fun to have too! I hope the elves are doing fine!

Sincerely,Maddy Swatosh

Dear Santa,Hi! How are you? I need

a new basketball please. I want one with the color is brown and black strips. I want a second football and the color is red strips and black. Thank you for the presents.

Sincerely,Draven Rhodifer

My favorite Christmas memory is last year. We got out of bed early and went to the basement stairs. Mom and dad were down stairs. We had to wait for grand-ma and grandpa. When they got there we went down stairs. Spencer got a little ride. Sam got a 4 wheeler. Connor got a 9S4 and Xbox 360 I got a Easy bake oven and a lot of clothes, well we all did. Spencer got a bat-man recliner too. Then we went up stairs to eat, it was good. Next, we went outside to see Sam's 4-wheeler it was green. Sam got on it and it was fast. That is my favorite Christmas memory.

Victoria O'Neal

I remember 2 years ago on Christmas day. My fa-vorite day of the year. My brother woke me up and we went to my moms room. I tried to wake her up but she would not wake up. When she woke up, we opened presents. My favorite present was a Kindle. That is the end of my Christmas story.

Kase Overstreet

Dear Santa,Hi! How are you? This

note will tell you what presents to give me. First, I want a lava lamp, viedo games, and a d.s. How are things at the North pole? Thank you Santa!

Sincerely,Levi Ball


want to tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a tablet. And I want a leap set. I want a bioni-cle. That's what I want for Christmas.

Sincerely,Zander Crockett

Dear Santa,Hi! How are you doing

at the North pole? For Christmas I would like a new car and a shiny car. I would also like a big book that I can read for-ever. I hope you have a good time delivering the

presents!Sincerely,Pierce Heins

Dear Santa,Hi! How are you? This

is what I want for Christ-mas. I want a baby doll. I want a big doll, a Barbie car with seatbelts, and a Barbie House would be good too. An Ipad and DS games would be wonderful. A swimming pool for Barbies would be amazing. That is all I want this year! Santa good luck! P.S. Say “Hi!” to Mrs. Clause please.

Sincerely,Emily Jones

Dear Santa,Hi! How are things at

the North Pole? Please bring me... a xbox 360, puppy, monkey bars, new lego friend sets, tv, bean bag cair, lot of money, brown boots, gray boots, new pair of jeans, leg-gings, sunglasses, Ready Freddy books, and Magic tree house books. and I think that is all. Merry Christmas!

Sincerely,Emma ForstP.S. How are the elves

doing? I hope they are working hard.

Dear Santa,Hi! How are thing's

in the North pole? This year for Christmas I decided that I want a kindle. If thats possible. If not I would like a life time supply of cheese enchiladas! Or a new braclet loom thing. I have a lot of stuff I want but this paper is to small to write it all on. I'm looking for-ward to seeing what is under the tree this year!

Sincerely,Addison Berryhill

Dear Santa,Hi! How are you?

How are things at the North pole? For my Christmas, I would like a cool house with a hot tub and a ipad and a PS4 and a new car. I also want a 3Ds and 3Ds games and I want the new mortal kombat with the new guys in it. It would be wonderful if you could bring these!

Sincerely,Levi Slaight

This is my favorite Christmas memory. We were at my grand-ma Nancy's house and every year she has a Huges Christmas. We play a lot of games. One of the games was a paper puzzle. The grown ups all got a partner and there own puzzle. They had to put the puzzle togeth-er as fast as they could. The team that puts the puzzle together the fastest gets a prize. Another game thats fun is a two people sack race. We all got partners, mine was Lottie. We got into a pillow case and the race started. We start-ed at the living room and went threw the room with the com-puter than around the table and back to the living room. A lot of people fell. I think me and Lottie won but I don't remember. Af-ter that we played a couple other games. Then we read a story out of the bible. Last

we opened presents. That was my Favorite Christ-mas memory.

Ella Harris

Dear Santa,Hello! For Christmas I

would like a itunes-card. If you can I would like a ipod. If you have time I would like a lot of giant stuffed animals. I would like a lot of amarican-doll stuff. Please can I have a coloring book. I also want a Nerf-Rebel gun. Thats what I want for Christmas. Thank you Santa!

Sincerely,Chelsey O'SullivanP.S. I really want more

Legos. Oh, and how's the elves?

Dear Santa,Hi! For Christmas I

want 2 x-box lives. One is for me and one for my brother Adam, that lives with me. 2 Call of Duty black Ops games for us too please. This is all I want. I hope you can get all the presents to all the boys and girls.

Sincerely,Xavier Cox

Dear Santa,Hi! How are things at

the North Pole going? I am going to tell you what I want for Cristmas. What I want for Cristmas is... Pinkalisos books, a new game, a new toy horse, a my little pony toy, books, a bounce

house, crafts, a fur real puppy, clay maker, a crystal growing kit, a gi-ant monkey, a Pinkalisos art set, and the last thing is a lego shopping mall. That's some of the things I want for Christmas!

Sincerely,Abigail Diggs

Dear Santa,Hi! How's the North

Pole? For Christmas I want art supplies, be-cause I love doing art. If you can also get me a sewing machine kit, I want to learn how to sew. I hope Christmas comes soon.

Sincerely,Alyssa Powell


wanted to tell you I would like a car, a new phone, a note book, and more wii games. Hope you have a great day!

Sincerely,Cade Moore

My favorite Chistmas memory is the year I got a Lot of presents. I got a new bike that was black and orange with pegs on the front and back. I also got a new hunting tent. New boots and hat they were cowboy style. The biggest thing I got was a go-cart. The other toys I got were great too! What a Christmas that was!

Colton Austin

Dear Santa,Hi! I have some things

I would like. First, a 4-wheeler to ride around. Next, a remote control airplane to fly. Last, I would like some presents for my family too! I look forward to seeing whats under my Christmas tree!

Sincerely,Zandan Baker

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