Lamar athletes headed back to stateSeveral members of the La-

mar Tigers and Lady Tigers track and field teams earned a trip to the Class 2 State Cham-pionships by finishing in the top four at the sectional meet, which Lamar hosted Saturday.

Senior twin brothers Ben and Sam Bailey finished first and second respectively in the discus, Ben winning the event with a throw of 161-feet 10-inches. Sam also qualified in the shot put by winning the event with a throw of 49-feet 4.25-inches. Freshman Matt Whyman scored 21-feet 5.25-inches to win the long jump. Senior Landon Compton cleared 42-feet 11.25-inches in the triple jump to win it.

The Tigers' 4x800 meter re-lay team finished second to advance to state. The team is comprised of Compton, Kaden Overstreet, Zane Hull and Nicholas Ray. Freshman Luke Hardman finished fourth in the 110 meter hurdles and won the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 40.35. Seniors Cade Payne and Jared Beshore will be representing Lamar High in the 100 meter dash, which they finished in first and third place respectively, with Payne run-ning a 11.18 to win the event.

The Tigers also won the 4x200 meter relay with a time of 1:32.03. Runners included: Mark Bartlett, David Dambre, Beshore and Payne. The 4x100 relay team also took first with a time of 43.06. They included: Bartlett, Hardman, Beshore and Payne.

Senior Kevin Clements won the 400 meter dash with a 52.04. Ray, a sophomore, fin-ished second in the mile and the 800 to earn a spot at state

in both events. Overstreet won the two mile with a 9:53.62.

The Tigers 4x800 relay team of Compton, fresh-man Anthony Wilkerson, Clements and Hardman won the event with a time of 3:28.80.

As a team, the Tigers crushed the opposition, winning the meet with 173 points. The second place team was Mountain Grove with only 62 points.

The Lady Tigers excelled as well, finishing second in the meet, only two points back of Ash Grove who won it with 81 points.

Sophomore Haley Lan-drum took fourth in the long jump to advance to the championships at Lin-coln University in Jefferson City. She was joined there by senior Chynna Moore, who finished third in the triple jump. Sophomore Kait-lyn Graves finished second in the discus. Two more sopho-mores took second in their respective events, with Madie Baldwin qualifying in the 400 meter dash and Kaelyn Sturgell in the 300 meter hurdles.

The girls 4x200 meter re-lay team won the event with a 1:48.26. The team included: senior Kylie Riegel, Moore, Baldwin and Sturgell. The same group also won the 4x100 me-ter relay with a time of 51.33. The Lady Tigers won the 4x400 meter relay with a time of 4:14.55. This team included: Sturgell, Baldwin, Moore and Landrum.

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By OFFICER DANIEL GRAHAM

Lamar Police Department

On Saturday, May 10, the La-mar Police Department hosted its annual Bike Safety Day. Bike Safety Day has been a tradi-tion of the Lamar Police De-partment for many years, and with the community's support they plan to continue for many more. Over 100 were in atten-dance, with 70 participants at this year's event. All attending were welcomed to hotdogs, chips and drink, as well as a

chance to win over 29 prizes, including 10 new bikes.

Bike Safety Day is open to all age groups, 1-100 years old. There were many attractions that have been at Bike Safety Day since its inception, such as the skills course, the bike and bike accessories raffle and, of course, free food. This year a new attraction was added. The “Cookie Ride” was like a tradi-tional cake walk, only the priz-es were bags of cookies made and donated by the Evangel Assembly of God in Carthage. Another addition this year in-

cluded free bike licenses made by the Barton County Ambu-lance District. The bike licens-es were made with the name and picture of the rider on the front, with a promise to ride a bike safely and courteously on the back. There was also an op-portunity to sit in a real mili-tary Humvee that was recently acquired by the Lamar Police Department through a grant from the Department of De-fense.

As always, the Lamar Police Department could not partici-pate in public events without the

help of local businesses in Bar-ton County, and as in the past Bike Safety Day was sponsored by many local donors. The La-mar Police Department would like to thank CY6 Design, Mc-Culley Auto Repair, Legacy Farm and Lawn, Cash Saver, National TV, Sonic Drive-In, Lamar Bank and Trust, Kaderly and Kaderly Attorney at Law, Lamar Truck and Tire, Lamar Travel Plaza, Walmart, Potter's Repair, Barton County Elec-tric Coop, CMAC Auto Repair, Heritage State Bank and Aaron Sachs Attorney at Law.

If it ain’t broke, don’t

fix itLAMAR-That seemed to be

the consensus of the Lamar City Council’s Ordinance Committee when consider-ing the need for an ordinance regulating or prohibiting metal detecting on city right-of-way. The issue came up at the April 21 council meeting when a citizen complained about the police stopping him from digging on a city right-of-way. He inquired if there was an ordinance pro-hibiting it. There wasn’t and still isn’t.

The committee will make no recommendation to the full council. It adjourned with the observation, “If a problem arises, it will be dealt with at that time.”

There is no “All Clear”

signalBy RICHARD COOPERDemocrat staff writer

LAMAR-When the Bar-ton County Local Emer-gency Planning Committee (LEPC) met, May 8, one of the topics for discussion was the use of severe thun-derstorm/tornado warning sirens. Barton County has approximately 25 sirens near population concentrations throughout the county. The county is divided into four quadrants that can be acti-vated individually to warn of impending storms. The southwest quadrant was ac-tivated when a recent tor-nado struck Baxter Springs, Kansas. That led to a dis-cussion of when and how to issue an all clear signal. The discussion concluded definitively there is no such thing as an all clear signal. The only thing people in a warned area can use in lieu of an all clear signal is com-mon sense, according to one member of the committee. Wait until the warning peri-od has expired was another. Emergency Management Di-rector Tom Ryan added that a battery powered weather radio is invaluable. People taking shelter should always have one in their possession. Weather radios are available in the commission office of the Barton County Court-house for approximately $25.

The Capstone earthquake exercise of the previous day was briefly reviewed. Com-ing out of the exercise was an estimate that a severe quake in the Missouri bootheel seismic area could result in a need to find shelter for

Pictured are many of the winners of the bicycles and accessories that were awarded by the Lamar Police Department during Bike Safety Day.

10 a.m. Friday, May 23

Plaza hopes to provide AOK campers with season passesBy MELODY METZGER

Lamar Democrat

Lamar Community Bet-terment met at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 14, at the Wolf Center. The meeting was called to order by Elaine Davis, fol-lowed by the secretary's report given by Barbara McDaniels. The minutes were from March and April and were unanimous-ly approved as corrected. The treasurer's report was then pre-sented by Ginnie Keatts, along with a reminder to pay the 2014 yearly dues of $10 per individu-al or organization.

In a Gilkey Building update it was mentioned that hope-fully all would be taken care of within 60 days at the most. Ron Hager also noted that due to provisions nothing can be built on the property for five years, once it is leveled.

Entries that had been received

regarding the 2014 project book were passed around, with the reminder that the ensuing entries needed to be submitted by June 1.

Jeff Boyd with Barton County Search and Rescue commented that a tournament had been held last year with monies raised to go towards an educa-tional scholarship in Chance Kentner's name. They are in the process of locating those they feel are worthy of the aide.

A new sign for Lamar was dis-cussed, as well as where the sign might be situated. It was noted that at one time the chamber had worked on the same proj-ect, so Kathy Macomber is to get with the chamber of com-merce to see what might have been discussed in the past.

John Adams with CDC was present and commented that he had “all kinds of information that he can't share”. With the

goal of bettering Lamar, this is hopefully welcome news.

McDaniels shared that the Earth Day was a success, with everyone enjoying the Indian dancers again this year. She stat-ed that $450 had been raised by the silent auction. The market is now open on Wednesdays, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and hours on Saturday are now 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a sign at the inter-section of Hwy. 160 and the ser-vice road traveling towards the hospital, where the chamber is able to post events that are tak-ing place in the community. It was suggested that someone get a hold of them to see about posting the farmers' market's hours for all to see. Macomber will get with the chamber re-garding this, as well.

Jerod Morey with AOK re-ported a very successful open house, held Tuesday, May 13. He stated they are still partner-

ing with Wildtree products in order to give the kids healthier, more diversified, food. Any profits taken in by Wildtree are in return given to AOK, so it is a win-win situation for all. Morey stated that summer camp would begin May 27 and last through August 8. Unfortunately, due to the loss of grants, they will not be able to offer summer movie or pool passes this year, as they have done in the past. Morey added, “Summer is coming and we're excited”. AOK is still man-aging to operate with private donations and contributions from the community. They are currently working on various grants, but will know nothing regarding them until late fall.

Jill Scheidt reported that the wheat tour would be held again this year on June 5, at the David Sheat farm and Macomber stat-

Lamar Democrat/Chris MorrowLamar's Allen Pollard takes a practice run at the high jump

during Saturday's Class 1 and 2 State Sectional Track and Field Meet at Thomas M. O'Sullivan Stadium. The Tigers had several athletes qualify for the state championships in Jefferson City.

see PASSES, page 3A

see CLEAR, page 4A

Lamar Democrat/

Chris MorrowLamar's

Anais Ronjat

runs her leg of the

4x800 relay

during the Class

2 State Sectional

Track and Field

Meet at Thomas

M. O'Sullivan

Stadium on

Saturday.

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LAMAR COUNTRY CLUB

LADIES ASSOCIATION

Betty Gideon was the Bridge hostess Tuesday, May 13, with Imogene Williams placing first and Dorothy Roberts placing second.

The hostess scheduled for May 20 is Betty Gilkey and Norma Harris will be the hostess on Tuesday, May 27.

SHELDON JOLLY SENIOR

CITIZENSThe Sheldon Jolly Senior

Citizens met Tuesday af-ternoon at the Donaldson building. The hostess was Joy Beeman, who brought cake that all enjoyed be-fore the meeting.

In the absence of the president and vice presi-dent, Secretary Darlene Sheridan conducted the meeting. Cynthia Lucas gave the devotion using scripture John 3:16-20 and shared an article from Barbara Johnson’s book.

Members answered roll call by telling about their graduations. The minutes and treasure's report were read and approved.

The next meeting will be a dinner meeting and the group will go out to Rock Pile for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and then to the Don-

aldson building for the meeting.

The afternoon was spent playing dominoes.

Coonfoot & Vicinity

By LOUISE OTT Peeking out the door

this early Monday morn-ing I see our dear Lord is going to give us some scattered showers and it is also a little windy. We could use some rain. The big creek by me is getting very low.

Gary and Judy Nelson, Michael Nelson and Ella Mae Turpen all enjoyed dinner at a restaurant to celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday.

Aurby Winans, Ray and Tristan, Ray and Nicole Winans and Elvin Wi-nans Jr. and Durella were guests of Marie Winans on Mother's Day.

Kenneth Dee and Es-ther Archer, George Straw and Sara Payne all en-joyed dinner together for Mother's Day on Saturday at the home of Louise Ott.

Remember, the big bridge south of Alba is now open and it's so nice to go straight through in-stead of other roads to get to Highway 96.

Be sure and watch for turkeys crossing the road these days. I was coming home from my broth-er, George Straw's, and stopped to let the big gob-bler and four hens cross the road. The deer are still crossing the road east of Alba.

SheldonBy DARLENE

SHERIDAN

The Sheldon Library Board met last Wednes-day in special session to discuss plans for the Li-brary Carnival scheduled for May 17. Due to many conflicting activities, the carnival was postponed till a later summer date.

The final Vision presen-tation was given Satur-day, May 10, at the school gym. The Drury Univer-sity students presented very interesting informa-tion on the revitalization of Sheldon. The Sheldon Community Betterment meeting will meet June 16, to review the Vision and determine a timeline for improvement.

Senior graduation was held Friday, May 9, with a large attendance as 11 seniors received their di-plomas and scholarships were announced.

The three churches in Sheldon honored moth-ers on Sunday morning.

I was pleased to attend

a family gathering Sun-day at noon in Carthage. After dinner we returned to Jim and Delores’ home to visit with Jeff, Annette, Jack and Brenden Honey of Lee’s Summit and Bill, Lora, Sheridan and Har-low Phelps of Carthage. Paul and Phyllis Sprenkle attended graduation ex-ercises at Liberal. Delores and I made a trip to Lee’s Summit where we visited Delia and Bill Brown and family, as Delia was able to return home Saturday from the hospital, where she was treated for a blood clot in her leg.

Monday's weather was very dismal, but we did receive a noticeable amount of rain.

The Sheldon American Legion and Auxiliary met Monday evening for the monthly potluck sup-per. Keith Selvey gave table grace and follow-ing a delicious supper the group had separate business meetings with Commander Gary Smith in charge of the Legion meeting and President Dorothy Mundy conduct-ing the auxiliary meet-ing. Correspondence was read from the 6th dis-trict president. Volunteer hours were reported and the meeting adjourned to meet on June 9, for a 6:30 p.m. potluck supper.

For-get-me-notsBy GAIL LEAMING

Just got back from Stone’s Throw theater and it was a very funny play. Carol Van Dey, Carl Sheets and Kamala Leam-ing were at our table. Ron and I went to Silver Dol-lar City to see the Dal-ton Gang with Taylon Winchell. We were there one whole day and part of another. The Gang did very good with the crowd loving them. I particularly like the song “Come on Down to the Barn”. The crowd really chuckled at that one. We left there to get back in time to see the Crawford and Co. at Cave Springs. Ron left me there to check on the dogs and bring back some chairs and a mike since we had been gone three days, so he missed them and the Loose Notes. Roger Reed and his group of Loose Notes do a very good job and are good to play as long as they are asked when they need fill in. Thanks y’all, I know Mariea Palmer appreci-ated that.

These folks at the cele-

bration fed all the pickers for free. Very hospitable. Then around four in the afternoon Ron and I, with Bob McCoy, headed for Sarcoxie and the Relay for Life and Ron and Bob got to hear the Crawfords fi-nally. Then all of us went to the Hungry Cafe for supper and a good talk. At six we had to head for Red Oak 2 to pick there. I think everyone was tired there but still had a good time. Philip Srimp and Terry Johnson played at Cave Springs and then went on to Red Oak 2. It was a long day for all of us but a lot of fun. A special thanks to Kenneth Banta for not letting Ron fall out of his seat while we were playing and he was sleep-ing. I told you we were tired.

Lanette Kleeman and the boys were in a wreck the other day, but God was with her and she just got a little banged up af-ter the head on crash. The boys weren’t hurt either.

A couple of thoughts sent to me are as follows: Birthdays are good for you, the more you have the longer you live. How long a minute is depends on which side of the bath-room door you are on. For my cousin Evelyn and sister Clea - a truly happy person is someone who can admire the scenery when on a detour. (Just think of all the fun we have when we are lost on a road trip, girls). Working for God doesn’t pay much, but the retirement plan is out of this world. In addi-tion, think about this one. Why are we cutting bene-fits to veterans, but adding benefits to the illegals?

The definition of the word conundrum is: something that is puz-zling or confusing. Here are six conundrums of socialism in the U.S.A.: 1. America is capitalist and greedy, yet half the population is subsidized. 2. Half the population is subsidized, yet they think they are victims. 3. They think they are victims, but their representatives run the government. 4. Their representatives run the government, but the poor get poorer. 5. The poor are getting poor-er, but they buy things that other countries just dream about. 6. They have things that other coun-tries only think about, but want us to be more like other countries. That in a nut shell is America in the 21st century.

Busy week with all the graduations and now the teachers are ready for va-cations too. Kamala, for one, is counting down the days and I think Clea

is too. Clea said she was missing training time on her runs, so watch out for her on the back roads running.

Maxine's Musings

By MAXINE MORIN

Sunday, workers from the First Christian Church helped out persons not up to the job. A friendly group came to our (E. Mo-rin) house and they were workers. They filled in around our tree with soil, as the roots were show-ing above ground, cleaned the maple seeds out of the gutter, raked leaves and trimmed bushes. We ap-preciate the church work-ers so much. There were other groups working throughout the commu-nity.

Tom and Lloy Reed, Clive and Beverly Squibb, Keith Selvey and Merdith Chapman attended the VFW District 7 meeting, which was held in Monett. A dinner was enjoyed at 12:30 p.m., followed by introductions. They re-ported a nice time.

The VFW Ladies Aux-iliary 3691 served coffee, biscuits and sausage early morning last week, then hot dogs and cookies at noon at Penner's farm auction. The Ladies Aux-iliary president is Beverly Squibb.

Cindi McIntire, Carol Branum and Maxine Mo-rin conducted the Re-bekah Lodge funeral cer-emony at visitation for Rebekah sister, Mary Lou Snead, of Nevada.

The Snowbirds met at Tractors on May 8. The group visited over break-fast, recalling good times they had last winter in the southern sunshine. Pres-ent were Juanita Schmitt, Bill and Lee Camp, Larry and Carolyn Isaacs, Mer-dith and Sharon Chapman and Imogene Williams and her guest. The Snow-birds will meet during the summer.

The Fiber Art Guild met Thursday, May 15, at Denny's. President Patsy Yount presided at the meeting. Kathy Stauffer called roll, with members telling something about Spring. Betty Gideon in-troduced guest Stormy Cuba, who explained how she painted pictures us-ing only spray paint. It sounded a little “off base”, but each one was lovely. Wished I had the talent. Stormy was accompanied by Martha Kincaid. Sev-eral Show and Tell items were displayed. The next meeting will be Thursday, June 19, 9 a.m.

Talk about “dumb things”, Eddie says that I would take the blue rib-bon. I attended the Re-bekah Mother and Daugh-ter banquet and ordered coffee and water. While waiting for our meal, the server brought lemon juice in those little plas-tic packets. I had no tea, but knowing that lemon water was good for a per-son, I picked up a packet, finally got it opened and squeezed out every drop. As I laid the empty packet in a dish and discovered what had happened, I said big and loud, “Oh my gosh! I put that in my cof-fee!” Everyone at the table

had a big laugh. It was then that I thought Ed-die might be right. By the way, the server brought me fresh coffee.

Monday, May 26, the VFW and American Le-gion will hold their annual memorial ceremony at the cannon on the courthouse lawn. This is open to the public. Bring a lawn chair and come out to remem-ber our veterans that gave the supreme sacrifice.

Tell a veteran “thank you” for their service to our country. Until next time...

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“I hail as a benefactor every writer or speaker, every man who, on the platform, or in

book, magazine or newspaper, with merciless severity makes

an attack, provided always that he in his turn remembers that the attack is of use only if it is

absolutely truthful”

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Tae Kwon Do skills taught to Girl Scout Troop No. 61011

Girl Scout Troop No. 61011 were taught im-pressive skill demonstra-tions at the Lamar Tae Kwon Do Center on April 23. The girls were work-ing on their “Practice with a Purpose” badge, with the goal being to pick an activity and prac-tice it until they could do it well. They chose “Self-Defense” for their activ-ity, because of events over the last few years.

Mrs. Rhoades read some safety information and statistics about miss-ing children. David Gor-don and Penny Rhoades instructed the girls on staying safe from preda-tors and a few techniques that could help them get away from someone that tries to grab them. After each demonstration, the girls got to practice what they had learned.

This activity concluded

the “Girl Scout Fitness Club” the troop was host-ing to earn their Girl Scout Bronze Award. The Bronze Award is a leadership adventure and the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. As these girls planned and completed their project, they’ve developed more confidence in sports and exercise activities, met new friends and have had a lot of fun making a dif-ference in their commu-nity.

Girl Scout Troop No. 61011 would like to thank their guests that attended the Fitness Club: Maddi Compton, Maddie Ste-vens, Sydney Moore, Hannah Brisbin, Sierra White, Payton Littlejohn, Josie Miller, Adi Daniels, Emma Potter, Macy Bean, Sarinity Begley, Destiny Horton and Kailie Col-lins.

FRIENDS & FAMILY

Mike and Cathy Bunton, Lamar, announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Ann to Christopher Adam Runion, Lamar. Christopher is the son of Tom and Kristy Runion, Lamar. Grandmother of the bride is Ruth Bunton, Lamar. Grandmothers of the groom are Patty Kremp, Lamar and Betty Runion, Independence. Emily is a graduate of Lamar High School and Missouri State University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She is currently employed by the Joplin School District as a first grade teacher. Christopher is a graduate of Golden City High School and Missouri Southern State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting. He is currently employed by Williams and Associates, CPAs as a CPA. A June 14 wedding is planned at First Christian Church in Lamar. The couple will reside in Barton County.

Bunton-Runion engagement

Pictured are, front row, left to right, Hannah Brisbin, Meghan Watson, Maddie Stevens and Lexi Phipps; second row, Sydney Moore, Kara Morey, Haily Born and Jillian Gardner; third row, Kaitlyn Davis, Laney Bayless, Elisea Daniels, Sierra White and Megan Miller and back row, David Gordon and Penny Rhoades, instructors. Not pictured are Maddi Compton and Kailie Collins.

Johnny and Nahwana Maslen, Ron Lusk of El Dorado Springs and James and Stephanie Schebaum, Springfield, would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Rachel Lusk and Blake Schebaum. Grandparents of the bride are Gale E. Gardner, Sheldon and Roland and Rosemary Lusk, El Dorado Springs. The couple currently resides in Springfield. The wedding is set for July 5, at 5 p.m., at the Veridian Events building in downtown Springfield.

Lusk, Schebaum to wed in July

Weinstein receives Medal of Honor posthumously The Obama Adminis-

tration announced the names of 24 Medal of Honor recipients on Fri-day, Feb. 21. Those be-ing recognized had been previously overlooked.

Sergeant Jack Wein-stein, who was born in Lamar, received the medal for his coura-geous action while lead-ing 1st Platoon, Com-pany G, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division of Kumsong, Ko-rea on October 19, 1951.

According to the Army's Medal of Honor website, when Weinstein's pla-

toon was under attack in Korea, he volunteered to stay back and provide cover while the others withdrew from their posi-

tions. Weinstein killed six enemy combatants, and after running out of ammunition, used enemy grenades around him to keep the enemy forces at bay.

Weinstein was draft-ed in the U.S. Army in 1950 and after 1 ½ years in Korea, he returned home, got married and settled in St. Fran-cis, Kansas. Weinstein passed April 20, 2006.Weinstein's widow,

Nancy (Rakestraw) Wein-stein, accepted the medal on her husband's behalf, from President Obama at a ceremony held March 18, in Washington, D.C.

Various other family members accompanied Mrs. Weinstein on the trip.

According to Mrs. Wein-stein, her husband was recognized for his bravery because he simply “Did it for his guys under him”. She added that he would be very honored, but that he would also have been upset that he did not get the medal originally be-cause of his name. He was not even Jewish, but the last name of Weinstein prevented him from re-ceiving the medal earlier. Mrs. Weinstein went on to say, “They are righting it now”.

Passes, continued from page 1A

ed that they are in the pro-cess of looking at EXCEL for next year. The Barton County Search and Res-cue representatives stated that there is always a need for volunteers. Hager said that there would be a TATS fundraising BBQ in front of the Barton Coun-ty Chamber of Commerce office on Monday, June 9.

Betty Kuhn, represent-ing the Plaza, stated that they are in the process of working with various businesses and individu-als in order to obtain a pass for every child at AOK, so that they may be able to view the summer

movies. Kuhn stressed that this affects the very essence of the Plaza and is extremely important, as it was promised to the community in 1993 that every child would have to ability to attend a summer vacation movie.

Davis reported to the group that they had just finished up with “From the Farm to You” and that the 4-H youth were now preparing for the upcom-ing show season, as well as various camps.

The meeting adjourned to meet again at 12 noon on Wednesday, June 11, at the Wolf Center.

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MEMORIAL DAYMETZGER’S MUTTERINGS

By MELODY METZGERLamar Democrat

I discovered something the other day that I'm not sure I like. I'm getting older! Now mind you, it's not the fact that I'm halfway between 55-60; that has nothing to do with it at all. As far as I'm concerned age has always been relative and has never played a major fac-tor in my life. Other than the few minor setbacks along the way I have been extremely fortunate and blessed to have relatively good health. I've always lived by the age old ad-age that I may be grow-ing older, but I refuse to grow up! In fact, that is what grandkids are good for. Unlike our children, who sometimes seem to age us, our grandkids keep us young.

One of my favorite movies is Hook, or the story of Peter Pan. That is one movie that I can watch over and over again, no matter how many times I've seen it and never tire of the sig-nificance of the story; that although one may physically age, it doesn't mean that they have to grow up. And although responsibility comes with aging, it doesn't mean that one has to stop hav-ing fun just because they have responsibility. In the words of George Bernard Shaw, “You don't stop laughing when you grow up, you grow old when you stop laughing”.

I am the baby of four, with two of my sisters already in their 60's and that doesn't bother me, nor does the fact that my brother Martin will be 60 on his birthday in December. In fact, if any-thing that makes me feel younger cuz I'll be the only one left in my 50's! Being the baby does have its advantages. Anyone that has grandchildren can attest that they keep you on your toes and al-though keeping up with them might make one feel older at times, their youthful exuberance is often catching and one

can't help but feel young-er when they are around. At least that seems to be my case. I can think of nothing I would rather do than spend time with them because they make me feel like I am invinci-ble and who doesn't want to have that feeling?

Mom felt that way about her grandchildren and great-grand-son too. She al-ways said they made her feel young and I now know what she meant. I can re-member her sit-ting on the pa-tio playing Jacks with Jud when he was prob-ably three or four years old. Mind you she was no “spring chicken” at the time, as she was 31 when I was born and I was 27 when Jud was born. You do the math. That is older than I am now and I can't even begin to imagine how she physically kept up with him. She was even the one that taught him to shoot baskets, instilling in him a lifelong love of the game of bas-ketball.

As I ramble on about getting older and my re-luctance to do so, I must admit that what has me feeling this way is the fact that my one and only baby boy will be turning 30 in less than a month. How in the world did that happen? I can't possibly be the mother of a 30 year old; I'm way too young for that!

Speaking of young... I had the privilege of being invited to two birthday parties this past

weekend. One of them turned 90 and the other 100. Wow! I couldn't even imagine living that long. Nell Finley, a dear family friend, celebrated her 90th, complete with kitty cat ears and a proc-lamation from State Rep-resentative Mike Kelley. Nell is a unique individ-ual and I know she had a great birthday. She is a lucky lady indeed!

Now, if I could only age like that and have as much fun as she does, I wouldn't ever have to grow up! Hmmmm...Red Hats here I come!

Lamar Democrat/Melody MetzgerThis unique cloud formation in the southeast sky over Lamar makes

it look like the town is surrounded by a snowcapped mountain range.

Unique cloud formation

as many as 280,000 displaced persons and 120,000 displaced animals.

Barton County will participate in a Cap-stone exercise on communications after an earthquake, June 16, 9 a.m. to noon, and an-other on finding shelter for displaced persons and coping with a hospital surge on June 18, also 9 a.m. to noon.

Ryan told the committee that seismic spe-cialists are beginning to shift their attention to the state of Oklahoma, particularly cen-tral Oklahoma around Oklahoma City, as the most likely area to experience a major earthquake in the months and years ahead. In recent months, the state has experienced hundreds of minor quakes. Disruption of land surface and an influx of water are also part of some seismologists’ theories.

The committee was told that the National Weather Service is refining and expanding its descriptions of weather conditions, watches, and warnings to better inform the public of what to expect in future forecasts.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the hazard mitigation plan adopted by the county. It bears a similarity to the county’s previous mitigation plan, but some parts have been upgraded. A spokesman for the Harry S. Tru-man Coordinating Council said two-thirds of all county agencies have also adopted the plan. Among the agencies that have not in-clude Lamar Heights, Liberal, Milford, and the Lamar School District. Agencies must approve the plan before they become eligible for FEMA assistance.

The annual conference of the State Emer-gency Management Agency (SEMA) will move back to Branson next year. The con-ference will be held at Chateau on the Lake, March 31-April 3, 2015.

The next meeting of the LEPC will be at noon, July 10, in the training room of the Barton County Ambulance Department.

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Lamar West Elemen-tary recently finished MAP testing and had a celebration. This year's building theme was "Under Construction: Building the Language of Learning". The MAP Committee, headed by Mendy Kinney, built fun, as well as educa-tional activities around the theme. The Branco workers are pictured giving a building tour, while incorporating a safety presentation. They displayed and discussed some of the machinery and big equipment the West Elementary students have seen being used to construct the new part of the middle school. Also, Barton County Ambulance staff presented a program about their job if an ac-cident happens and students viewed emergency equipment. They expressed to the children to be safe, but even when you are trying to be safe, sometimes accidents will happen.

SCHOOL

Kyndyl Tuck, daughter of Mike and Susan Tuck, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Kyndyl likes to help her dad outside. She likes to play with her dog, K.D. and also likes to play soccer and basketball.

Bailey Ray, daughter of Ron and Jennifer Ray, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Bailey has three dogs that she loves to play with. She loves math and science. She also likes to play basketball at church with her pastor.

Abby Kluhsman, daughter of Ray and Kelli Kluhsman, is the seventh grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Abby does four different sports and hardly has any spare time. She enjoys hanging out with her friends.

Jasper Elementary Eagles of the Month

Lamar students receive awards during assembly

The Awards Day As-sembly was held at Lamar High School on Thursday, May 8. Local scholarship winners, as well as the scholarship and monetary value, are listed below:

Lewis Hininger Memo-rial, Kailey Lawrence, $500; Phi Kappa Rho Scholarship, Anna An-drews, $500 and Billy O'Brien, $500; Elgin Der-mott – Rotary Scholar-ship, Ethan Taffner, $500; Lamar Rotary Club Schol-arship, Jack Gilkey, $500, Abigail Morgan, $500 and Kenna Roland, $500; Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, Kylie Rie-gel, $500; Gallon Grad, Dalton Cooper and Kim-berly Williams.

Bob Johnson Scholar-ship, April Crockett, $300 and Lexa Curtis, $300; La-mar Community Theatre Scholarship, Alie Medlin, $500; Thorco Scholarship, Dalton Cooper, $2500 and Ethan Taffner, $1000; FCS Financial, Emmie Robert-son, $1000; Alonzo and Lucy Hawkins Scholar-ship, Jared Beshore, Land-on Compton, Lexa Curtis, Chandler Drollinger, Tay-lor Jackson, Jessie Lax-son, Trent Morgan, Cade Payne, Kylie Riegel, Tin-sley Rutledge and Mariah Thompson, $750 each.

Esther Embery Con-tinuing Education Schol-arship, Victoria Carter, $600; Lamar Independent Foundation for Educa-tion (LIFE) Scholarship, Taylor Jackson, $1000 and Anna Andrews, $1000; Margaret Dresslaer Me-morial Scholarship, April Crockett, $1000; Dr. Ed-mond Guldner Memorial Scholarship, Addie Ma-berry, $1000 and Mick-enzy McCarter, $1000; Addie Duncan Memorial Scholarship, Lexa Curtis, $1000 and Alie Medlin, $1000; Dr. and Mrs. Al-vin Cain Scholarship, Ben Brisbin, $1000 and Chyn-na Moore, $1000; Richard F. and Ione Chancellor Music and Fine Arts, Alie Medlin, $1000; Robert and Margaret Wirts Me-morial Scholarship, Mark Bartlett, $1000; Louis and Loretta Wolf Memo-rial Scholarship, Chloe Strong, $1000; Edwin Stilabower, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, Mickenzy

McCarter, $500; Esther Embery Scholarship, Mariah Thompson, $1000.

Finley Scholars Schol-arship, Anna Andrews, Jared Beshore, Ben Brisbin, Chris Cheshire, Landon Compton, April Crockett, Lexa Curtis, Katlin Dun-sing, Isaac Gariss, Jack Gilkey, Carrie Keithly, Ethan Lawrence, Mick-enzy McCarter, Chynna Moore, Abigail Morgan, Trent Morgan, Lauren Nichols, Levi Petersen, Jacob Rice, Emmie Robertson, Kenna Ro-land, Tinsley Rutledge, Mariah Thompson, JT Tucker and Brandy Wrestler, $1000 each, all renewable.

Beta Gamma Ethan K. Hull Scholarship, Lexa Curtis, $400, Kylie Rie-gel, $400 and Tinsley Rutledge, $400; August Niehaus Scholarship, Ethan Lawrence, $210; MFA Scholarship, Kay-lee Forst, $2000; Lamar Bank & Trust Scholar-ship, Ethan Lawrence, Hannah Moyer, Lauren Nichols, Emmie Rob-ertson, Kassidy Turner and Brandy Wres-tler, $500 each; Metro Scholarship, Jared Be-shore, Jack Gilkey, Abi-gail Morgan, Mariah Thompson and Brandy Wrestler, $750 each; Leon Owen Memo-rial Scholarship, Em-mie Robertson, $200; NWTF Scholarship, Mark Bartlett, $250 and Jimmy Keutzer $250; Metropolitan Nation-al Bank Scholarship, Ethan Taffner, $500; OPS Scholarship, Katlin Dunsing, $1000; Lamar Elks Lodge Scholarship, Lexa Curtis, $500; Shel-ter Insurance, Tinsley Rutledge, $2000; Jason Lucas Memorial Schol-arship, Isaac Gariss, $200.

VFW Ladies Auxiliary No. 3691 Scholarship, Mariah Thompson, $200; Barton Coun-ty Democratic Party Scholarship, Brandy Wrestler, $50; Ziden Nutt Encouragement Award, Abbey Carroll, $500; Lamar Schools

Congratulations to the Jasper Elementary School Eagles of the month for April. These Eagles were chosen because they consistently display the character traits of respect, responsibility and safety. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Taylor Nally, Kelton AuBrey, Shyanne Worthley, Trenton Fast, Emersyn Bass, Rylie Hildebrand and Sammy Jo Pingsterhaus; back row, left to right, Mercadez Scott, Wyatt Cawyer, Gracie Buchanan, Tristan Potts, Erin Atnip, Courtney Spear and Nicole Earl. Not pictured are Gina Schultz, Carter Smith, Chris Xiong and Ellie Lucas.

West Elementary finishes MAP testing with celebration

see AWARDS, page 6A

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Lamar Golf Team advances to StateOn Monday, May 12,

the postseason continued for the Lamar Tiger Golf Team. At the Sectional Tournament, hosted by Eagle Creek Golf Course, results were similar to Districts the week before, but the way those results occurred was radically different. At Districts, the weather was great and the whole tournament ran smoothly. At Sectionals, the weather postponed play and made a mess of the tournament structure.

Ideally, to keep things fair for all players, the best way to start players would all be on hole number one and play the course as de-signed. During the regu-lar season this makes for a long day, so they normally “shot gun” start the play-ers. That means that each player starts on a different hole at the same time. But that can be unfair to some

players that may start on more difficult holes. Therefore that situation is avoided, if possible, in the postseason.

With weather com-ing in for Sectionals this year two decisions were made that greatly affected the scores. First, the start time of the tournament was moved up by an hour. Getting teenage boys up and alert isn’t easy. Sec-ond, all players were “shot gun” started. Lamar’s starting holes were not the best, but they were the same for the other teams in contention.

In the end, almost every team had scores worse than their normal, includ-ing the Tigers. Fortunate-ly, Logan McArthur was unaffected by the early start and posted the best nine hole score of the tour-nament. The rules allow a tournament with weather

issues to declare a win-ner based on nine holes if every player has played the same nine holes. Most players had completed 13 or 14 holes when the lightning moved in, but after trying to wait it out for a couple of hours it was determined that they would be unable to com-plete the round. Logan’s first place finish and the team's second place team score from the front nine stood, with all advancing to State next week at Silo Ridge in Bolivar.

Lamar Scores: Logan McArthur 38 (first indi-vidual), Caleb Fischer 45 (13th), Landon Maberry 46, Nathan McArthur 50, Dylan Maberry 52.

Team Scores: Spring-field Catholic 169, Lamar 179, Mt. Vernon 186, Mt. Grove 197, Ava 201, Houston 206, Willow Springs 219.

Morrow receives both diploma

and degree

Lamar Democrat/Rhiannon MorrowFor the second consecutive year a Liberal

High School graduate not only received a diploma, but also an Associate's Degree from Crowder College through an arrangement between LHS and the college that allows the student to take dual credit courses. Braidi Morrow received both her diploma and her degree during commencement exercises Sunday. She will enter college at Missouri State next fall as a junior.

Lockwood High School graduation took place at 2 p.m., on May 11. The graduating class of 2014 are top row, left to right, Shane Brooks, Brent Chambers, Robert Oeltjen, Tanner Patton, Dakota Comer, Isaac Spain, Cameron Berona and Keygan Bruner; middle row, Andy Brabo, Darian Sparkman, Hanna Rhodd, Kattiee Kuhn, Destiney Patterson, Micala Gillen, Mercedee Sangster, Dacia Ingels and Ethan Manke; bottom row, Katelyn Backs, Melandra Willis, Madison Coose, Maggie Schmiegelow, Kelsey Bartlett, Madison Allen, Teresa French and Shea Fyfe.

Locals graduate from University of Kansas

LAWRENCE, Kansas-The names of nearly 4,450 candidates for degrees from the University of Kansas this spring have been announced by the university registrar. These

students represented 88 Kansas counties, 45 other states and 41 other coun-tries.

KU's 142nd Com-mencement was held Sunday, May 18.

Area students graduat-ing were Rebecca Car-penter, Jasper, receiving her Doctor of Pharmacy and Kalli Dodson, Lamar, receiving her Bachelor of Music Education.

Presenting the Lockwood High School Class of 2014

Association Scholarship, Tinsley Rutledge, $250 and Emmie Robertson, $250; Future Teachers of America Scholarship, Tinsley Rutledge, $250; Gladys Niehaus Scholar-ship, Trent Morgan, $620; Leon Couch Scholarship, Abigail Morgan, $500 and Tinsley Rutledge, $500.

Hi-Step Scholarship, Landon Compton, $100 and Kenna Roland $100; McDonalds of Lamar, Carrie Keithly, Hannah Moyer, Cade Payne and Kassidy Turner, $500 each; Mildred Thiebaud Suther-land Scholarship, Kevin Clements, $1000 and Addie Maberry $1000; Dorothy Andrews Gas-tel Scholarship, Emmie Robertson, $500; Barton County Chamber of Com-merce, Lexa Curtis, $200; Lamar Alumni Scholar-ship in Memory of Willis Shoff, Mark Bartlett, $500 and JT Tucker $500; Gary Embry Memorial Schol-arship, Jared Beshore, $500; Joplin Globe's 2014 All-Area Academic Excel-lence Team, Jack Gilkey and Tiger Award for Aca-demics, Jack Gilkey, $500.

2014 College and Uni-versity Scholarships were awarded to Chris Cheshire, AMDA Schol-arship, $3000; Baker Uni-versity, JT Tucker, Aca-demic Merit Scholarship, $9000 renewable, Foot-ball Participation Award, $7000 renewable, Liston Award, $1500 renewable, Scholarship Competition Award, $500 and Out-of-State Grant, $1000; Drury University, Cody Rawl-ings, Dean's Scholarship, $1000, Endowed Scholar-ship, $800; Music Scholar-ship, $2500 and Residen-

tial Scholarship, $2000; Fort Scott Community College, Jimmy Keutzer, Football Scholarship, full tuition and books; Hutchinson Community College, Hannah Moyer, Dragon Activity Scholar-ship, $1200 and Margue-rite Sours Foundation Book Scholarship, $800.

John Brown University, Kenna Roland, Trustee's Academic Award, $10,000 renewable, JBU Scholar-ship Fund, $2000 renew-able and John E. Brown Founder's Award, $1000 renewable; Missouri Southern State Univer-sity, Tinsley Rutledge, Presidential Scholarship, $1750 renewable and The-atre Scholarship, $2080; Missouri State University, Jared Beshore, Leadership Scholarship, $1000 renew-able, Provost Scholarship, $2500 renewable, Football Scholarship, $9910 re-newable; Lexa Curtis, A+ Recognition Scholarship, $500; Lauren Nichols, Leadership Scholarship, $1000 renewable and Pro-vost Scholarship, $2500 renewable; Raquel Reno, Missouri State Promise Scholarship, $1000.

Missouri University of Science and Technology, Landon Compton, Trust-ees Scholarship, $3500, Bright Flight Scholarship, $2500 renewable and Miner Alumni Scholar-ship, $2000; Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, April Crockett, Dobson Presidential Scholarship, full tuition; Pittsburg State University, Ben Brisbin, Academic Achievement Award, $700 renewable, Chandler Drollinger, Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship, $250 and Academic Achieve-ment Award, $500 renew-able, Ethan Lawrence, Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship, $250 and Academic Achieve-ment Award, $900 re-newable, Trent Morgan, Academic Achievement Award $650 renewable and Wayne and Doro-thea B. Vonier Scholar-ship $650, Levi Petersen, Academic Achievement Award, $700 renewable and Football Scholarship, $5000, Emmie Robertson, Academic Achievement Award, $900 renewable and Softball Scholarship, full tuition, Chloe Strong,

Academic Achievement Award, $900 renewable and Brandy Wrestler, Academic Achievement Award $1200 renewable and Valedictorian Award $1000.

Southern Illinois Uni-versity, Ben Bailey, Foot-ball Scholarship, full tu-ition/room and board; Truman State University, Cade Payne, Track Schol-arship, $2000 and Presi-dent's Honorary Scholar-ship, $800; University of Central Missouri, Alie Medlin, Red & Black Scholarship, $500 renew-able and Abigail Morgan, Red & Black Scholarship, $4000 renewable and World War II Memorial Scholarship; University of Missouri-Columbia, Sam Bailey, Football Scholar-ship, $19,786.64 renew-able; Jack Gilkey, Bright Flight Scholarship, $2500 renewable, Engr Excel-lence Scholarship, $3000, Transfer Scholarship, $5000, Mizzou Schol-ars Award, $10,000 and Huggins Barton County Scholarship, $5000; Mari-ah Thompson, Huggins Barton County Scholar-ship, $2500.

Awards, continued from page 5A

Douglas awardedFAYETTE-Honors and

awards have been pre-sented by the Central Methodist University Di-vision of Health Profes-sions at the close of the 2013-14 academic year. Five nursing students and three athletic training students received special awards, according to Me-

gan Hess, chair of the health professions divi-sion.

Katlyn Douglas from Sheldon received the Glenn McElroy M.D. Athletic Training Stu-dent Academic Excel-lence Award during a special event held Fri-day, May 9.

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Finley Engineering promotes Mrla

LAMAR-Finley Engineer-ing, a leader in professional engineering services for the telecom, broadband and en-ergy industries, announced the promotion of Mark Mrla, P.E. to Manager – Drive, the com-pany’s group focused on Tier 1 and 2 carriers as well as na-tional accounts.

“As our business is realizing growth with Tier 1 and 2 car-riers, we are structuring our-selves to better serve that mar-ket while continuing to deliver exceptional results to our exist-ing clients,” said Finley CEO Michael Boehne. “Mark has repeatedly proven his ability to be a leader in our company and we are pleased he has accepted this new opportunity.”

Prior to accepting his promo-tion, Mrla was an engineering manager for Finley respon-sible for designing, budgeting, scheduling and implement-ing power, telecommunica-tions and technology projects. In addition, Mrla coordinated teams and processes for client loan and grant applications for various government programs. Before joining Finley, Mark served in various manage-ment and technical positions at MidAmerican Energy Com-pany, Gateway, Inc. and owned and operated a private technol-

ogy consulting company.Mrla holds a Bachelor of

Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Iowa and has served in numerous leadership positions on vari-ous community and profes-sional boards of directors and committees. Mark is a cer-tified Project Management Professional (PMP) and is a registered Professional Engi-neer (PE) in several states.

For over 60 years Finley En-gineering has been a leader in the design, engineering and construction of broadband, communications and electri-cal power systems. Finley has over 300 employees located in 10 offices throughout the U.S. and is a multi-disci-plined organization offering professional engineering, project management, survey-ing, mapping, environmen-tal and right-of-way services to the telecommunications, broadband, cable television, fiber optics, electric power transmission and distribu-tion, gas pipeline and related industries.

For more information about Finley or any of its ser-vices please visit fecinc.com or contact Barbara Ostrander at b.ostrander@fecinc.com.

Finley Engineering client satisfaction results climbLAMAR-Finley Engineer-

ing, a leader in professional engineering services for the telecom, broadband and ener-gy industries, has released the results of its 2014 Client Satis-faction Survey which revealed satisfaction ratings continue to climb, reaching an overall satis-

faction rating of 95 percent. “We could not achieve these

results without the dedica-tion of our Finley employees and the trusting relationships we have with our clients,” said CEO Michael Boehne. “We hire the best in the business at Finley, and we are proud that

our clients are receiving ethi-cal, knowledgeable, responsive, and professional service.”

Finley Engineering believes that client satisfaction is one of the key factors for the success of the company, as the infor-mation obtained from measur-ing client satisfaction can help identify opportunities for im-provement of the firm’s strate-gies, services, processes and characteristics that are valued by clients.

The research also revealed the evaluation of Finley employ-

ees who work with clients was high. All attributes measured for corporate management, senior local management, and onsite project staff were strong.

The independent research was conducted by Diedrich RPM of Minneapolis.

For over 60 years, Finley En-gineering has been a leader in the design, engineering and construction of broadband, communications and electri-cal power systems. Finley has over 300 employees located in ten offices throughout the U.S.

and is a multi-disciplined orga-nization offering professional, engineering, project manage-ment, surveying, mapping, environmental and right-of-way services to the telecom-munications, broadband, cable television, fiber optics, electric power transmission and distri-bution, gas pipeline and related industries.

For more information about Finley or any of its services, visit fecinc.com or contact Bar-bara Ostrander at b.ostrander@fecinc.com.

Water and sewer rates to change in Golden City

GOLDEN CITY-The board of aldermen of Golden City voted to implement new water and sewer rates at its meeting of May 5. After lengthy dis-cussion, the board decided on setting new base rates at 1,000 gallons. The water base rate will be $10.50 with increment in-creases of $3.50 for each addi-

tional 1,000 gallons. The sewer base rate charge will be $28 with increases of $3.75 for each additional 1,000 gallons. This results in a slight lowering of water rates and a slight increase in sewer rates.

Fire Chief Randy McGuire re-ported that his department re-cently hosted a wildland safety

class presented by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Firemen from Jasper, Lamar, Greenfield, and Golden City at-tended.

Upon a recommendation from the park committee, the merry-go-round in the city’s

Finley Engineering expands engineering staff

LAMAR-Finley Engineering, a leader in professional engi-neering services for the tele-com, broadband and energy industries, continues to build their professional engineering staff with the addition of John Ham, P.E. Ham brings over 15 years of experience to the Fin-ley Energy Division and will be based out of the Kansas City location.

“John is an excellent addition to the Finley Energy team,” said Vice President Phil Carroll. “His experience and skills are impressive and position us to continue to support our clients as their needs grow.”

Ham’s key focus is to provide advanced services and work with smart grid technologies for Finley clients. He has spe-cialized in electrical engineer-ing, substation automation, distribution automation and SCADA Systems.

Additional experience in-cludes design management

and functional design testing of substations, engineering ser-vice and proposal project man-agement, program and con-struction management, NERC transmission and distribution,

substation compliance and overall project management and supervision of professional staff.

Prior to joining Finley, Ham worked as a project manager, engineering manager and proj-ect engineer for Black and Ve-atch.

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Liberal seeks to preserve historic depot, money is an issue

By RICHARD COOPERDemocrat staff writer

LIBERAL-Sitting close to Liberal’s municipal building, Kneeland Center, is a deterio-rating frame structure that used to be the Frisco Railroad’s pas-senger and freight depot. It’s only a long stone’s throw from its original site where it was a busy center of passenger traf-fic, local freight, and Railway Express shipments. Today, it awaits restoration to its appear-ance of yesteryear. The barrier to that restoration is money to pay for materials.

Discussion of that problem was the dominant item on the agenda of the Liberal Board of Aldermen’s monthly meeting, May 13, and it attracted a crowd of approximately 25 concerned citizens.

The group supporting restora-tion of the depot is Liberal De-pot Museum, Inc., chaired by Val Clark. He addressed the al-dermen and explained the long range plans for the structure. It is to be restored to its original appearance, inside and out, and will become a museum of Lib-eral’s unique past, railroads in particular. It is to be open to the public without charge.

The first step is to replace the roof, and the shingles for that task have already been pur-

chased at a discounted price with donated funds. May 24 has been set as a work day to start the project. Clark said now is the time to accomplish that while the weather is fairly cool.

The paint is to be the original color of the depot and is to be applied to the surface without disturbing the old paint be-neath. Painting will be by vol-unteers, but the paint will have to be purchased as will new doors and windows. Clark said that fundraising activities will have to be organized to raise sufficient funds to make the restoration a reality. He did not ask the city directly for money, only for electricity to power the tools needed for putting on the shingles and for use of a city building rent free for fundrais-ers. Alderman Kyle Wiles made clear his opposition to the use of city money on the project when he said, “I won’t support the use of city money any fur-ther for the depot. It could be-come a bottomless pit of spend-ing.”

The matter of liability insur-ance for the building was dis-cussed, and there seemed a general consensus that the city’s liability policy would auto-matically cover it since it is city property. There was a sugges-tion that such coverage should be confirmed by contacting at-

torney George Nichols, who has been retained by the city for legal advice.

The board of directors of Liberal Depot Museum sched-uled a meeting for May 15, and

Mayor pro tem Gary Whitson was to attend the meeting for further discussions. Whitson expressed optimism about the project when he said, “I feel this can be done.”

After the meeting of the board of aldermen, Clark told the Democrat that he felt the resto-ration would be successful, and the project is now taking the baby steps toward that success.

The depot is said to be 133 years old. It was the starting point for young men depart-ing for two World Wars, some of whom never returned. It was the site of large crowds that gathered in the early 20th century when favorite son Bob Harmon returned home af-ter successful seasons pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates. It was a stop-ping point for Theodore Roos-evelt when he was campaigning for president in 1912. In later years, it was one of the regular stops of the “Sunny Land” pas-senger train. However, the Fris-co’s premier passenger liner, the “Frisco Flyer” blew on by, stop-ping only at major cities.

When the Frisco Lines were bought by Burlington North-ern Santa Fe in the late 1970s, the Frisco donated the structure to the city of Liberal, provided the city would preserve and maintain it. It was moved to the North City Park along with a much newer BNSF caboose. Vandalism took its toll, and the depot was moved to its current location in exchange for the mover acquiring the caboose.

Watch weather for Fusariumin flowering wheat

LAMAR-Jill Scheidt, agron-omy specialist with University of Missouri Extension, checked fields south and east near 126 Hwy and M Hwy south of Min-denmines on May 14.

“Wheat is in the heading to early flowering stage. I’ve not

seen any armyworm feed-ing yet, but it is important to scout for them,” said Scheidt.

Monitor flowering wheat for overcast, humid con-ditions and temperatures

see FURSARIUM, page 6B

Photo courtesy William BunchLiberal’s Frisco depot in its later years

of operation, as seen in 1958.

Lamar Democrat/Richard CooperThe deteriorating building today, awaiting restoration.

see RATES, page 2B

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Cornwells to hold worship service at Hopewell CumberlandBlaine and Boyd

Cornwell, also known as the “Mas-ter's Encouragers”, will be holding morning worship service at Hopewell Cumberland Pres-byterian Church on Sunday, May 25, 10:45 a.m.

The Master's Encouragers are unique in many aspects. They are twin brothers born in Athens, Ohio. Perhaps this is not as rare as it seems, but the Cornwell twins work as one in a very effective way. Their goal is to

combine their talents with those in the local congre-gation for the purpose of encouraging Christ in re-vivals, schools and many congregations.

Soon after becoming Christians, Blaine and Boyd arrived on the cam-pus of Ozark Christian College in Joplin, to pre-pare themselves for this specialized Christian ser-vice. Even though both possessed a degree from Ohio University and had taught in the public school system, they counted serving the Lord of greater value. Upon their gradua-tion from Ozark Chris-tian College in 1978, they already had experience

as coaches and teachers at Ozark. The twins also caddy on the pro golf tour.

The public is invited to attend. A freewill offering will be taken. Lunch will follow the service.

Take I-49 (71) to EE Hwy., then go east on EE approximately four miles to a gravel road going north off a curve on EE,

then go one mile north and ½ mile west. It will be across from the water tower.

AREA NEWS

Barton County CDC participates in international economic presentation

The Canadian consulate in Chicago, Illinois was the site of presentations by several economic de-velopment directors from Missouri, May 1 and 2. Among them was John Adams, economic devel-opment director of the Barton County Commu-nity Development Corpo-ration (CDC). The coun-tries with representatives present included Korea, Japan, Israel, Germany, and Canada. Missouri presenters included eco-

nomic development di-rectors from the Moberly Area, Kirksville, Ameren of Missouri, and Barton County.

Adams said there was great interest shown in Missouri as import/ex-port partners, particularly in the areas of agriculture, manufacturing, and inno-vative methods of produc-tion.

Literature circulated at the meeting showed Mis-souri’s two-way trade with Canada in agricul-

tural goods alone came to $667 million in 2012. Of that, $425 million was in exports, giving Mis-souri a sizable trade sur-plus of $183 million. It also showed that approxi-mately 162,000 jobs in

Missouri depend on trade with Canada.

With such a strong com-mercial bond between Canada and Missouri, Ad-ams concluded that it was bound to have a positive effect on Barton County.

east park will be removed. The committee feels it is dangerous for children to play on. Also, the Grand Teton ride in the west park is badly in need of repair and will be removed. The board approved repairs to the baseball field. The fence behind the back-stop and down the first and third baselines will be supplemented with 2 x 12 boards along the bottom.

The board unanimously approved the installation of new carpeting in city hall. It will be purchased from Selvey Floor Cover-ing for $2,284 and is in-cluded in the current city budget. Another purchase receiving unanimous ap-proval was a mobile ra-dio for the public works department at a cost of $319, plus $49 for the mi-crophone.

Since May 5 was the first meeting following the April election, the board was required to be reorganized. Oaths of of-fice were administered to Henry Lopez as mayor, Nini Hayden as Ward 1 alderman, Sara Beerly as Ward 2 alderman, and Mark Palmer as Ward 3 alderman.

The new board then re-appointed Barbara Chap-pell as city clerk and se-lected Steven Vonier to

continue as mayor pro tem. The mayor pro tem presides over board of al-dermen meetings in the absence of the mayor.

The next regular meet-ing of the Golden City Board of Aldermen will be at 6 p.m., June 2, in the city hall of Golden City, 701 Depot Avenue.

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RECORDSDEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS BRIEFS

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

THE 93RD ANNUAL WILLIAM AND SARAH Jones Gardner family reunion will be held Sunday, June 1, 1 p.m., in the Lamar Memorial Hall. Please bring a covered dish and your own table service.BARTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT will be closed Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day holiday. Home health will be on call at 417-682-3363.THE BARTON COUNTY FEDERATED Republi-can Women’s Club will not meet in May as the fourth Monday of the month, May 26, is Memorial Day.LAMAR COMMUNITY THEATRE WILL hold auditions for the 2014 children’s show, “The Knights of the Red Table” on Tuesday, May 27, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, May 28, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Thie-baud Auditorium in Lamar.THE GREENFIELD CEMETERY OF CEDAR County will hold its annual meeting Monday, May 26, 2 p.m., at the cemetery building. All interested parties are urged to attend.AN “UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL State-ments” workshop will be held Thursday, June 12, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the El Dorado Springs First Baptist Church, 500 S. Main St. The class is being presented by Cedar County University of Missouri Extension Center and the Missouri Southern State University Missouri Small Business and Technology Development Center. To register call 417-276-3313 or email davismp@missouri.edu.A WINDOWS 8 TRAINING WORKSHOP will be taught by Leslie Carroll-Bartlett, retired extension technology specialist, on Thursday, May 29, 7 p.m., at the Cedar County Memorial Hospital, 1401 S. Park St., El Dorado Springs. For information or to register call the Cedar County MU Extension Center at 417-276-3316 or email davismp@missouri.edu.TWINS BLAINE AND BOYD CORNWELL will hold worship service at Hopewell C.P. Church on Sunday, May 25, 10:45 a.m., as they combine team preaching and singing. Graduates of Ozark Chris-tian College, they have traveled the U.S. proclaiming Christ. A free-will offering will be taken. Lunch will follow the service. Take I-49 (71) to EE Hwy., go east four miles to gravel road going north off curve on EE, then go north one mile and west ½ mile.VFW POST 3691 AND AMERICAN LEGION 209 Lamar will hold Memorial Services at the cannon on the Barton County Courthouse lawn on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 10 a.m. Those participating should be there by 9:30 a.m. All veterans, as well as the public, are invited.BARTON COUNTY 4-H ACHIEVEMENT DAY will be held Sunday, June 1, at the First Christian Church in Lamar. Registration will begin at 12:45 p.m., with the events to begin at 1 p.m. Awards/Share the Fun will be at 3:30 p.m., and is open to family members. All 4-H members will receive a free Bar-ton County 80th year t-shirt.IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP FOR THE La-mar Tigersharks Summer Swim team. For infor-mation, or to sign up, contact Heidi Johnson at hjtiger2000@gmail.com or Susan Roland at 682-3938.ST. JAMES RIDGE CEMETERY Association will holds its annual meeting on Sunday, May 25, 2 p.m., at the cemetery.MAPLE GROVE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION (near Sylvania) will hold its annual meeting Mon-day, May 26, 2 p.m. Bring lawn chairs. Donations are welcome.MARTIN AND ALICE PORTER WILL celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on May 21. Cards can be sent to them at 313 SE 90th Lane, Lamar, MO 64759.NEWPORT CEMETERY ASSOCIATION will meet Sunday, May 25, 4 p.m., at the Newport Baptist Church. Anyone with family members buried there are welcome to attend. Anyone wishing to donate to the cemetery fund can send donations to Juanita Pen-nell, 1045 NE 40th Rd., Lamar, MO 64759.THE ANNUAL WHEAT TOUR PUT ON by the University of Missouri Barton Extension will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, at the farm of Da-vid Sheat. MU Fertility Specialist Peter Scharf will speak about Green Seeker technology and nitrogen requirements in wheat. This event is free. Ice cream and cookies will be served by the 4-H to follow. Go east of Lamar on 160 to A Hwy., north on A Hwy. one mile to 10th Rd., east on 10th Road, ¾ mile – plots are on the north side of the road. To register call the Barton County Extension office at 417-682-3579.RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD WILL MEET Thursday, May 22, 10 a.m., at 694 SE 40th Lane, La-mar.THE BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY WILL be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memori-al Day. They will reopen Tuesday, May 27, 10 a.m.THE 10TH STREET COMMUNITY FARMERS’ Market will now be open on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Moore Pavilion, 10th and Pop-lar, in Lamar.THE GOULD FAMILY WILL PRESENT a free con-cert Sunday, May 25, 6 p.m., at Bethel Church. A free-will offering will be taken to help with expenses so they can continue their ministry. The church is locat-ed 2 ½ miles west of 71/149 on 126.THE 2014 LAMAR FREE FAIR DATES have been set for August 16-23.A BOOK SIGNING FOR DAVID SPIERING’S book, “I Surrender All” will be held Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Cash Saver, 1201 E. 12th St., Lamar.

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CHANTELLE THURMAN

PITTSBURG, Kan.-Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, at the Unit-ed Methodist Church in Arma for Chantelle Nich-ole Thurman, 23, Pitts-burg, who died Monday, May 12, 2014. Burial was in Rosebank Cemetery in Mulberry.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the fam-ily, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.konantzwar-den.com.

Survivors include a 17 month old son, Kristain Alan Eubanks; her mother, Crystal Harper and father Jerald “Billy” Harper; two brothers, Bryan Sawyer and wife Cassie and Tyler Dickie; her grandparents, Nadine and James Jones; a niece and nephew and several aunts and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her great-grand-parents, Ruby and Cecil Dillinger and a grand-mother, Jackie Sawyer.

Ms. Thurman was born Feb. 12, 1991, in Poplar Bluff, to Crystal Harper. They moved to Pittsburg where Chantelle was reared, graduating from Frontenac High School in 2010.

Ms. Thurman was a kindhearted and loving person who was always willing to do anything for

anyone. She will be deep-ly missed.

CHANTELLE THURMAN

PITTSBURG, Kan.-Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, at the Unit-ed Methodist Church in Arma for Chantelle Nich-ole Thurman, 23, Pitts-burg, who died Monday, May 12, 2014. Glen Dud-erstadt officiated. Burial was in Rosebank Cem-etery in Mulberry.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the fam-ily, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.konantzwar-den.com.

Survivors include a 17 month old son, Kristain Alan Eubanks; her mother, Crystal Harper and father Jerald “Billy” Harper; two brothers, Bryan Sawyer and wife Cassie and Tyler Dickie; her grandparents, Nadine and James Jones; a niece and nephew and several aunts and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her great-grand-parents, Ruby and Cecil Dillinger and a grand-mother, Jackie Sawyer.

Ms. Thurman was born Feb. 12, 1991, in Poplar Bluff, to Crystal Harper. They moved to Pittsburg where Chantelle was reared, graduating from Frontenac High School in 2010.

Ms. Thurman was a kindhearted and loving person who was always willing to do anything for anyone. She will be deep-ly missed.

TERRI J. ELSWICK

FREDERICK, Mary-land-Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Dan-iel Funeral Home in La-mar, Missouri for Terri J. Elswick, 63, Frederick, Maryland, who died at the University of Mary-land Medical Center in Baltimore, following a short illness. Dr. Mark Turnbough officiated. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in care of the funeral home.

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

Survivors include her husband of almost 45 years, Lonnie Elswick; two sons, Bric Elswick and wife Laurie and Na-than Elswick and wife Jennifer; a sister, Coleen Calton; three brothers, Jimmie Dale and Sue Combs, Johnnie Lee and Brenda Combs and Char-lie and Theresa Combs; six grandchildren, Ashley Holloman, Katie Abbott, Wesley Elswick, Avery Elswick, Jeremy Elswick and Jo Leigh Elswick and two great-grandchildren, Tatum Abbott and Mad-die Holloman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim-mie and Dorothy Combs and her in-laws, Gene and Marion Elswick.

Mrs. Elswick was born Dec. 7, 1950, in Lamar, to Jimmie and Dorothy A. (Plain) Combs. She was a 1969 Lamar High School graduate. She was a homemaker, loved to garden, quilt, sew, collect antiques, art and travel.

She married Lonnie R. Elswick of Lamar on May 30, 1969.

HELEN EWALDCURTIS, Neb.-Services

were held at 1 p.m. Tues-day at St. John’s Lutheran Church for Helen Arleen Ewald, 91, Curtis, who died Sunday, May 18, 2014, at Great Plains Re-

gional Medical Center in North Platte. Burial was in Curtis Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Frontier County Library, in care of the Blase-Wet-zel Funeral Home.

Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Nelda Ewald, Daytona Beach, Fla.; four daughters, Karen Lehman and hus-band Jerry, Farnam, Ann Hagan and husband Pat, Smithfield, Jo Ellen Jur-gens and husband Rod, Lamar, Mo. and Mary Peterson and husband Dennis, Bertrand; a son, Lynn Ewald and wife Patty, Curtis; a nephew, Michael Lehman, North Platte; a dear friend, Carol Kennon, Curtis; 19 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. She was looking forward to welcoming another great-granddaughter to the family in June.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, in 1979; a son, Bill in 1997 and a sister, Marjo-rie Lehman in 2006.

Mrs. Ewald was born Aug. 15, 1922, in Frontier County, to Carl and Sig-rid (Jepsen) Nelson. After graduating from UNSA in 1940 she earned a teaching certificate from Kearney Teachers College and taught in two rural county schools. On June 9, 1941, at Oberlin, Kan., she married Jim Ewald and they farmed and reared their six children in Lincoln County, north of Curtis. In addition to crops, irrigation and live-stock, she raised and sold chickens and eggs and shared the abundance of large gardens with family and friends. She will be remembered by many for her work ethic, honesty, hospitality and generosi-ty. The farm remained her home until she moved to Curtis in 2006. She then had more time to devote to reading and embroi-dering. She had been an active member of Eb-enezer Lutheran Church and was a current mem-ber of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Curtis.

FRANCES B. MCMANUS

LAMAR-Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lamar Family Minis-tries Center for Frances Bell (Pinkerton) McMa-nus, 83, Lamar, who died at 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Burial was in Lake Cemetery.

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

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

Survivors include two sons, Gary McManus and wife Suzanne, Coffeyville, Kan. and Larry McManus and wife Kathy, Indepen-dence, Kan.; five daugh-ters, Teri Boswell, Lamar, Sheri Clark, Springfield, Traci McManus, Fort Worth, Texas, Jasmine Boston and husband Tim, Kansas City, Mo. and

BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTERLUNCH MENU: May 26-30

MONDAY- Closed, Memorial Day.

TUESDAY- Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, buttered peas, wheat roll, apple, coffee/tea/milk.

WEDNESDAY- Beef stew, creamy coleslaw, cheese and crackers, to-mato juice, cantaloupe, coffee/tea/milk.

THURSDAY- Taco salad with meat, beans, cheese, lettuce and to-matoes, pineapple slices, tostitos, frozen sherbet, coffee/tea/milk.

FRIDAY- Hot dogs with chili and cheeseon bun, baked beans, french fries, applejuice, grapes, cof-fee/tea/milk.

Briar Aaron Walters

Keb and Amanda Wal-ters, Lamar, announce the birth of a son, Briar Aaron, born at 6:05 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed eight pounds and 12 ounces and was 21 ¼ inches long. Briar was welcomed home

by big brother, Balum, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Max and Debbie Walters, Lamar. Paternal great-grandpar-ents are Orville and Evelyn On-stott and the late

Joe and Nadine Walters, Lamar.

Maternal grandpar-ents are Alan and Sha-ron Crouse, Nevada. Maternal great-grand-parents are Norma Crouse and the late Calvin Crouse and the late Albert Hauf, Ne-vada and the late Irene Downs, Plainville, Indi-ana.

BIRTH

Madden Rayne McNaught

Maslyn Ryan McNaught, along with her parents, Matt and Mirann, Webb City, is proud to announce the birth of her new baby brother, Madden Rayne. He was born February 25, at St. John’s in Joplin and weighed in at five pounds and 11 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Maternal grandpar-

ents are Ben and Sheila Potter, Lamar. Great-grandparents are Elwyn Nixon, Jasper, and Pat Turner, LaRussell.

Paternal grandparents are John McNaught, Bartlesville, Okla. and Connie Engle, Pitts-burg, Kan. Great-grandparents are El-dora Schreckenghaust, Lamar and Bonnie Compton, Pittsburg, Kan.

see DEATHS, page 4B

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General Warranty Deed, filed April 22, 2014. Ron-ald E. Charlton and Barba-ra A. Charlton to Ronald E. Charlton and Barbara A. Charlton, Trustees of the Ronald and Barbara Charlton Revocable Trust: Tract I: The south half of section 8, township 32, range 33, except a tract located in the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 8, town-ship 32, range 33, contain-ing 3.01 acres. Tract II: A tract commencing at the southwest corner of the northeast quarter of sec-tion 8, township 32, range 33 and running thence north 742.5 feet, thence east 1,031 feet, thence in a southeasterly direction to a point on the south line of said northeast quarter, being 1,450 feet east of the point of beginning, thence west 1,450 feet to the place of beginning. Tract III: Southwest quarter of sec-tion 9, township 32, range 33. Tract IV: All of lot 1 of the northeast quarter, ex-cept a strip of land 10 rods wide off and across the west end thereof; and the north half of the south-east quarter, all in section 3, township 33, range 32. Tract IV: A tract lying within the east half of the east half of the southwest quarter of section 3, town-ship 33, range 32.

Special Warranty Deed, filed April 22, 2014. Guy A. Barker and Marilyn C. Barker, co-trustees of the Guy A. Barker and Mari-lyn C. Barker Trust to LGB Barker Farms, LLC: Tract I: All of the northwest quar-ter of section 31, township 33, range 32; also, all of the northeast quarter and the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter and 16 acres of the north side of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 36, township 33, range 33, all in Barton County, Missouri. Tract II: All of the north half of northwest quarter (lot 2 of northwest quarter) and the north half of northeast quarter (lot 2 of northeast quarter) section 2, town-ship 31, range 33, and the northeast quarter of section 34, township 32,

range 33, and all of section 35, township 32, range 33, all in Barton County, Mis-souri, except 5 tracts lying within said section 35.

General Warranty Deed, filed April 22, 2014. Bruce L. Barker and Leann Barker to Bruce L. Barker and Ruth Leanne Barker, Trustees of the Bruce L. Barker Revocable Trust: Tract I: All of the north-west quarter of section 31, township 33, range 32; also, all of the northeast quarter and the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter and 16 acres of the north side of the north-west quarter of the south-west quarter of section 36, township 33, range 33, all in Barton County, Mis-souri. Tract II: All of the north half of northwest quarter (lot 2 of northwest quarter) and the north half of northeast quarter (lot 2 of northeast quarter) section 2, township 31, range 33, and the north-east quarter of section 34, township 32, range 33, and all of section 35, township 32, range 33, all in Barton County, Missouri, except 5 tracts lying within said section 35.

Special Warranty Deed, filed April 22, 2014. Lyle G. Barker and Evelyn J. Barker, Co-Trustees of the Lyle G. Barker and Evelyn J. Barker Trust to LGB Farms, LLC: Tract I: All of the northwest quarter of section 31, township 33, range 32; also, all of the northeast quarter and the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter and 16 acres of the north side of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 36, township 33, range 33, all in Barton County, Missouri. Tract II: All of the north half of

northwest quarter (lot 2 of northwest quarter) and the north half of northeast quarter (lot 2 of northeast quarter) section 2, town-ship 31, range 33, and the northeast quarter of section 34, township 32, range 33, and all of section 35, township 32, range 33, all in Barton County, Mis-souri, except 5 tracts lying within said section 35.

Special Warranty Deed, filed April 22, 2014. Bruce L. Barker and Ruth Leann Barker, Trustees of the Bruce L. Barker Revo-cable Trust to LGB Barker Farms, LLC: Tract I: All of the northwest quarter of section 31, township 33, range 32; also, all of the northeast quarter and the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter and 16 acres of the north side of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 36, township 33, range 33, all in Barton County, Missouri. Tract II: All of the north half of northwest quarter (lot 2 of northwest quarter) and the north half of northeast quarter (lot 2 of northeast quarter) section 2, town-ship 31, range 33, and the northeast quarter of section 34, township 32, range 33, and all of section 35, township 32, range 33, all in Barton County, Mis-souri, except 5 tracts lying within said section 35.

Special Warranty Deed, filed April 25, 2014. Fan-nie Mae National Mort-gage Association of Dallas County, Texas to Ronald D. Bilyeu of Barton Coun-ty, Missouri: All of lot 6 in block 1 of Kidwell’s Add on On to the City of La-mar, Barton County, Mis-

souri.Trustee’s Special War-

ranty Deed, filed April 25, 2014. Joseph E. Fenske, Trustee of the Joseph E. Fenske Revocable Living Trust, one-half interest, and Gary W. Peterson and Patricia J. Peterson, Co-Trustees for the Peterson Family Trust one-half in-terest of Barton County, Missouri to Roy N. Myers of Barton County, Mis-souri: All of lot 9 in block 1, Walser’s Third Addition to Liberal, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed April 28, 2014. Gary Robert Bowling and Linda Bowling to Tim Aberna-thy and Judy Ann Aber-nathy: All of lot 4 in block 3 in Wills’ Fifth Addition to Lamar, Barton County, Missouri.

Warranty Deed, filed April 29, 2014. Paul E. Kennon and Vickie Ken-non of Barton County, Missouri to Brian E. Cart-er of Barton County, Mis-souri: A tract beginning at the northeast corner of lot 7 of Miller’s Subdivi-sion of block 5 of Parry’s Addition to Lamar, Bar-ton County, Missouri, and running thence west 101 feet, thence south 16 feet to the south line of lot 7, thence east 101 feet, thence north 16 feet to the point of beginning; also beginning at the northeast corner of block 6 of Parry’s Addition to Lamar, Bar-ton County, Missouri, and running thence west 101 feet, thence south 55 feet and 6 inches, thence east 101 feet to the east line of block 6, thence north 55 feet and 6 inches to the point of beginning; also,

all of the west part of Gulf Street in the City of Lamar, adjoining the above de-scribed property vacated by city ordinance.

Warranty Deed, filed April 29, 2014. Nathan J. Hazard of Barton County, Missouri, to Violet M. Ring, of Allen County, Kansas: All of lot 4 in block 3 of M.N. Wills Third Ad-dition to the City of La-mar, Barton County, Mis-souri, except 50 feet off the entire west side thereof.

General Warranty Deed, filed May 1, 2014. Michael L. Forst and Kimberly S. Forst to David R. Elling-wood: All of lots 8 and 9 of Cate’s Subdivision in A Cockrell’s First Addition to the City of Lamar, Bar-ton County, Missouri.

Corporation Warranty Deed, filed May 1, 2014. Dingman Ranch, Inc. to Wayne R. Dingman and Shirley A. Dingman: Tract 1: All of the south-west quarter of section 27, township 27, range 32, in Barton County, Missouri. Tract 2: The west half of the northwest quarter of section 17, township 31, range 32, in Barton County, Missouri. Tract 3: The northeast quarter and the east half of the north-west quarter of section 18, township 31, range 32, except a tract in the north-east quarter of the north-east quarter of said section 18. Tract 4: The southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 25, township 31, range 33,

Barton County, Missouri.Corporation Warranty

Deed, filed May 1, 2014. Dingman Ranch, Inc. to Thomas R. Dingman and Brenda J. Dingman: Tract 1: The south half of the northeast quarter of section 24, township 31, range 33, Barton County, Missouri. Also, the east half of the southeast quar-ter of section 24, town-ship 31, range 33, Barton County, Missouri. Tract 2: All of lots 1 and 2 of the northwest quarter (all of the northwest quar-ter) and all of lots 1 and 2 of the southwest quarter (all the southwest quar-ter), and all the northwest quarter of northwest quar-ter of southeast quarter of section 19, township 31, range 32, Barton County, Missouri, except a tract in the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of said section 19. Tract 3: The northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 25, township 31, range 33, Barton County, Missouri.

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Tiona McManus, Fort Worth, Texas; a sister-in-law, Donna Pinkerton; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and 171 foster children.

She was preceded in death by a brother, George Pinkerton and a nephew, Mike Pinkerton.

Mrs. McManus was born Sept. 28, 1930, in El Dorado Springs, to Clyde and Myrle Pinkerton. She was a 1948 graduate of Brookfield Senior High School. She was a hard worker and managed, su-pervised or owned sever-

al restaurants during her life. She also took joy in welcoming family, friends and those less fortunate into her home to have a “good, home-cooked meal”.

Her hobbies included spending time with fam-ily, crocheting and vol-unteer work with the National Foster Parent Association. She and her husband received many church accolades and Missouri Foster Parent awards over the years.

She married James Mu-riel McManus on Feb. 14,

1950, in Charlotte, S.C. He preceded her in death.

CYNTHIA ANNE OTT

LAMAR-A memorial service will be held at 2

p.m. Sunday for Cyn-thia Anne (Bittick) Ott, 53, who died Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Barton County Memorial Hospi-tal in Lamar. The service will be held at the home of her grandmother at 1902 Forest St., in Car-thage.

Arrangements are under the direction of Konantz Warden Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent to www.konantzwar-den.com.

Survivors include her husband, Barry Ott, Mid-land, Texas; four sons, Russell Bittick and Shan-

non, Stephen and Samuel Hansen; her grandmoth-er, Betty Baglien, Car-thage; two sisters, San-dra Jordan and Jennifer Langhoff; four brothers, Michael, John, Thomas and Raymond Bittick and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and an uncle, Gene Bittick.

Mrs. Ott was born Oct. 13, 1960 in Chicago, Ill., to David and Audrey (Davis) Bittick. She was a homemaker and a retired professional truck driver. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Midland Funding LLC V Brett J Berry, consent judgment.

Midland Funding LLC V Lisa M Butts, default judgment.

Ray County Memo-rial Hospital V Johnny Floyd et al, default judg-ment.

Midwest Hardware and Rental V Felten-berger Enterprise, de-fault judgment.

State V Matthew KW Wells, written guilty plea.

COURT MISC.

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In Re: Lindsay A.Pennell, unmarriedTRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Lindsay A. Pennell, unmarried dated 07/14/2003, and recorded on 07/17/2003 Book 493 Page 407 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Barton County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 05/27/2014 at 2:30 PM at the West Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, Lamar, Mo. 64759, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit:ALL OF LOT THREE (3), IN BLOCK FIFTEEN (15), OF PARRY`S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LAMAR, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI..Substitute Trustee CorporationSUCCESSOR TRUSTEEwww.substitutetrusteecorp.com

Published in the Lamar DemocratFile #: PENLIRWLFirst publication date 04/30/2014

4-30,5-7,14,21-4tc IN THE CIRCUIT

COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIGENERAL DIVISION

DARLENE KATHERINE BURNETT, PetitionerCase No. 14B4-CV00104To Whom It May Concern:Notice is hereby given that by Order of the Circuit Court of the County of Barton, Missouri, on the 7th day of May 2014, the name of DARLENE KATHERINE BURNETT was changed to OZZIE KATHERINE JUDESON.The names of all parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereof and Petitioner is acting pro-se.Publication is to begin on the 14th day of May 2014 to run for 3 consecutive weeks.Witness my hand and the seal of the seal of the Circuit Court, this 7th day of May, 2014.Janet B. MaupinCircuit ClerkBy-Amanda S. SturgellDeputy Clerk

5-14,21,28-3tc NOTICE TO BID

The Barton County Commission is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified Vendors to furnish and install equipment, accessories, hardware, software, labor, training, and materials necessary for a turnkey VolP ready E-9-1-1 system. Bid specs may be requested by contacting the Barton County Clerk at 1004 Gulf Street, Lamar, MO 64759 or by calling 417-682-3529. Bids will be opened on Monday, June 2, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

5-14,21-2tc IN THE CIRCUIT

COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIUNIVERSITY BANK

Plaintiff,vs. DAVID E. NOYSEServe: 902 Village DrivePittsburg, KS 66762TRESA NOYSEServe: 902 Village DrivePittsburg, KS 66762Defendants.Case No. 13B4-CV00361

ADVERTISEMENT OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF

REAL ESTATE UNDER EXECUTION

By virtue and authority of a General Election, issued from the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri,

at Lamar, returnable on the 15th day of July, 2014 and to me, as Sheriff, directed and delivered, in favor of University Bank, plaintiff, and against David E. Noyse and Tresa Noyse as defendants, I have levied upon and seized all the right, title, interest and estate being an undivided one-fourth of said defendants David E. Noyse and Tresa Noyse, in and to the following described real estate, situate in the County of Barton and State of Missouri, to-wit:

TRACT I: THE WEST HALF OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION ONE (1), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-THREE (33), RANGE THIRTY-THREE (33). THE WEST HALF OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION ONE (1), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-THREE (33), RANGE THIRTY-THREE (33), BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI.TRACT II:THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION ONE (1), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-THREE (33), RANGE THIRTY-THREE (33), BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI.

and I will on 18th day of

June, 2014 between the hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and five o’clock in the afternoon of that day, and more particularly at 1:00 P.M., at the west front door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1007 Broadway, Lamar, Barton County, State of Missouri, and during the session of said Circuit Court, at Lamar, Missouri, sell at public venue, for cash, to the highest bidder for cash or ready money, all the right, title, interest and

estate of the above-named defendant, in and to said real estate, to satisfy said execution and costs.

S-L. Mitchell Shaw, SheriffBarton County, Missouri

s-Kevin Checkett, #25838P.O. Box 409

Carthage, MO 64836(417) 358-4049 Telephone(417) 358-6341, Facsimile

Attorney for University Bank, Plaintiff

Published in the Lamar Democrat

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Need to Advertise?Contact Melissa Little417-682-5529 ext. 62

melissa@lamardemocrat.com

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.

Lost & Found

Lost our reddish brown Pomeranian dog, ear-ly Thursday morning,

from north side of city lake. “Mattie” has a lion cut. Reward. 262-3152 or 262-3961.

Services Offered

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

Will Do Dozer work – land clearing, Milford area. Call CL at 417-398-2673.

Employment

Drivers, Solo, 3 or 6 day runs, up to $0.44CPM, Free Health Ins. Same

Day Pay. 800-769-3993 for Details, www.trailin-er.com.

Drivers, $60,000+, CDL-A, $2500 sign on, 1mo exp., Same Day Pay! Free Health Ins, No CDL? Free Train-ing! www.trailiner.com.

Drivers: 60,000 1st year, Free CDL Driv-er Training. Must pass drug screen and DOT physical, must be 23, call for details: 800-769-3993.

Drivers: Growing Fleet! Earn $800 - $1000/wk, Weekly Weekend Home Time! Truck w/microwave & fridge.

Company Paid Health Ins, Vacation, Holidays & More! CDL-A, 2yrs Experience Required. 1-800-749-0149 ext 105.

Drivers: $3,000 Team Sign-On Bonus! Hub Mile & Hourly Pay! Avg 65-75kyr, Benefits! Home Most Weekends! 2Yrs CDL-A Hazmat, Tanker & have/obtain passport. Dyno Noble Transportation: 1-855-208-1971.

Joplin Globe Paper Route available near La-mar. $300 month less expenses. Independent contractor. Apply on-line at www.joplinglobe.com.

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 homes. 417-214-3078.

"Publisher's notice: All

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

Mobile Homes for Rent

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

Apartments for Rent

Vacancy - Scottsdale

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

1 Bedroom Apartment nicely furnished or un-furnished. Pool, rec room and laundry. Free cable/HBO, water and trash. Short leases avail-able. $200 security de-posit. No pets! In Ne-vada. Starting at $365. 417-667-2633.

Sheldon Apartments - Nice 1 bedroom apart-ments, furnished or un-furnished. All utilities paid. Starting at $370 per month. Call 417-667-2633.

Mobile Homes for Sale

16x60 2 Bedroom, 2 bath trailer for sale, or possible rent. Milford area. Call CL or Retha, 417-398-2673.

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AREA NEWS

Accident reportsA one vehicle accident

was reported by the Mis-souri State Highway Pa-trol at 9:30 p.m. on Sun-day, May 11, 1 ½ miles east of Sheldon on Route B. According to the re-port, Tracy N Byram, 27, Sheldon, was driving a 2007 Mitsubishi Galant, heading westbound, when he lost control of the ve-hicle, then traveled off the south side of the roadway and overturned.

Byram received mod-erate injuries and was transported by EMS to Freeman Medical Center. According to the report he was not wearing a safety device.

A one vehicle accident occurred on US 160, eight miles west of Lamar at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The vehicle, a 2001 Pontiac be-ing driven by Brittany D

Budd, 18, Pittsburg, Kan., was westbound when she ran off the right side of the road and overturned.

Receiving minor inju-ries in the accident were the driver and a passen-ger, Racheal L Budd, 12, Pittsburg, Kan. Both were transported by EMS to Barton County Memorial Hospital in Lamar. Ac-cording to the report both were wearing a safety de-vice.

Arrest made for domestic assaultThe Barton County

Sheriff 's Office investigated an allegation of domestic assault that occurred in the morning hours of Wednesday, May 7, in southwest Barton County. The

victim in the case advised that a physical altercation took place at the home where the victim sustained injuries. At the conclusion of the investigation, Devin D. Crockett, 35, Lamar, was

arrested for 2nd degree Domestic Assault.

An arrest warrant with a bond amount of $5,000 cash or surety was served to Crockett. Crockett later posted bond and was released.

Domestic assault report in MilfordThe Barton County

Sheriff 's Office was con-tacted on Tuesday, April 22, by a concerned friend of a victim, regarding an allegation of domestic as-sault. The victim in the case came to the sheriff ’s office and was interviewed on the events which oc-curred and later filled out a statement form to the allegations. The victim in the case stated that a ver-bal argument occurred

at her residence between her and her boyfriend. She had stated that the argument then escalated into a physical alterca-tion. The victim had vi-sual physical injuries on her body, which were photographed and added into the case. An affida-vit for an arrest warrant for the criminal charge of assault was sent to the Barton County prosecu-tor. A short time later an

arrest warrant was issued for Richard A. Shirley II, 46, and entered into the statewide computer sys-tem.

At this time Shirley has not been located and is believed to have left the area. The sheriff 's office is asking for assistance in locating Shirley. If any-body has any information to the location of Shirley please contact local law enforcement.

Trailer reported stolen out of Golden City

The Barton County Sheriff 's Office re-sponded to a residence in Golden City on Tuesday, April 22, to take a report on a stolen trailer. The owner of the trail-er stated that it was a 16 foot enclosed white in color trailer.

It was there the night before, but the

following day it was missing. The trailer was entered into the statewide computer system to allow any other law enforce-ment agency to know that the trailer is stolen. If anybody has any information regarding the stolen trailer they can con-tact the sheriff ’s office at 417-682-5541.

Careless driver disrupts family preparing to attend graduation

LIBERAL-On Sunday, May 11, the Barton Coun-ty Sheriff 's Office received a complaint of a careless and imprudent driver in the Liberal area. Deputy Joey Bronson responded to the area and was in-formed by a witness that the suspected vehicle had driven down a dead end road just east of the in-tersection of Hwys. K and

43. At the end of the road

was a residence, where a family was getting ready to go to the Liberal High School graduation cer-emony. When Deputy Bronson arrived, he found that the suspect ve-hicle had driven into the driveway of the home and struck a parked vehicle.

Deputy Bronson inves-

tigated the case and at the conclusion of the case the driver of the vehicle, Lisa M. Gilmore, 50, Liberal, Kansas, was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Two other subjects, which appeared to be impaired and suffering from alco-hol poisoning, were trans-ported by ambulance to Barton County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Possible crisis averted due to diligence of homeowner

The Barton County Sheriff 's Office received a complaint on Friday, May 9, of an individual driv-ing a vehicle through a homeowner's yard short-ly after midnight. The in-cident took place north of Liberal, just a short distance off 43 Highway.

A deputy from the sheriff ’s office was dis-patched to the area; how-ever, he was a long way away so Liberal Police Officer John Simpson was contacted for mutual aid to try and locate the vehicle.

The homeowner man-aged to get to his ve-hicle in an attempt to

follow the suspect's ve-hicle, which was heading southbound on Hwy. 43. The homeowner was able to give critical informa-tion of the direction of travel, license plate and kind of vehicle so Officer Simpson could locate the vehicle.

Simpson conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle south of the intersection of Hwys. 43 and 160 and made contact with the driver, Monica R. Earll, 25, Nevada. During the contact with Earll a mi-nor child was found in the vehicle. Due to the quick response from the reporting party it is be-

lieved they most likely prevented the child oc-cupant in the vehicle, or any other motorist on the roadway that night, from getting hurt or worse. The child was later released to a family member.

Deputy Vernon Ring arrived a short time later and conducted the in-vestigation on the events that occurred. At the conclusion of the inves-tigation Deputy Ring ar-rested Earll for charges of property damage, driving while intoxicated and en-dangering the welfare of a child. Reports will be sent to the Barton Coun-ty prosecuting attorney.

The Barton County Sheriff's Office received a call on Wednesday, May 14, regarding a house fire in the area of 9th and Tucker in Mindenmines. Fire crews from Mindenmines and the City of Liberal responded to the scene to extinguish the fire. The sheriff’s office and the Missouri State Fire Marshall office are investigating the fire and believe it to be suspicious in nature. If anybody has information in regards to the fire call the sheriff’s office at 417-682-5541 or the fire marshall at 1-800-392-7766.

Mindenmines fire under investigation

Lamar Democrat/Richard CooperFiremen prepare to enter the body shop of Fast Eddie’s Hotrod Shop,

904 Broadway, to extinguish a smoky fire in a fiberglass mixing machine. The machine was being cleaned when a chemical reaction ignited the blaze. Owner Brian Brewer reported the fire at 12:33 p.m. It required nearly one and one-half hours to clear the building of smoke. No one was injured.

Chemical reaction ignites blaze

from 77-86 degrees. Those conditions are conducive to the development of Fusarium. “Fusarium, or head scab, is identified by a pinkish cast on the ker-nels and can cause shriv-eled or blank kernels,” said Scheidt. Only fun-gicides that suppress Fu-sarium should be applied during flowering; Proline, Caramba and Prosaro are labeled to suppress Fu-sarium. Scheidt cautions against feeding, breathing in, or replanting Fusari-um infected seed because it is toxic.

Based on her scouting,

Scheidt says corn is in the 5-7 leaf stage. No diseases or black cutworm were seen; once corn reaches the 4-5 leaf stage, it is no longer susceptible to black cutworm feeding. “White and purple colored lower leaves were seen in corn, likely a response to the previous cold and cloudy conditions and not a nu-trient deficiency. Corn should green up with re-cent rains and sunnier conditions,” said Scheidt.

According to Peter Scharf, state fertility spe-cialist with University of Missouri Extension, the

best time to add nitro-gen in corn is not dur-ing planting or pre-plant. Corn has the greatest need for nitrogen when it enters rapid elongation in the 7-leaf stage up to the early reproductive stages before the tassel emerges. Corn does not use a high percentage of nitrogen during the first month of development; avoid applying more than 1/3 of the total nitrogen pre-plant. Scharf recom-mends adjusting nitrogen rates up in a wet year and adjusting rates down in a dry year.

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