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Calling all cooks.... By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat
It was mentioned in a previous edition of the Lamar Democrat that we would be publishing a holiday cookbook again this year. The see COOKS, page 2A
Beware of phone scam By RONALD E. HAGER Lamar Chief of Police
Beware of the scam! Recently the Lamar Police Department received calls from citizens of the community relating that they had received a phone call telling them they see SCAM, page 2A
Lamar PD prepares for eighth annual “Shop With A Cop” By LT. JOHN DAVIS Lamar Police Department
The officers at the Lamar Police Department and their spouses are preparing for the eighth annual Lamar Police see SHOP, page 2A
Hartzler schedules listening post for Barton County A quarterly listening post has been scheduled by Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler for Monday, Nov. 10, in the Mary K. Finley in Lamar. The host will be Cole Karr from Hartzler’s regional office in Lebanon. Listening posts are designed to provide citizens the opportunity to discuss issues of importance and concern to them. Karr will report the results of the meeting back to Congresswoman Hartzler. All listening posts are open to the public. Frequently, the Lamar listening posts have resulted in spirited round table discussions. The listening post will begin at noon and conclude at 1 p.m.
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SECTION A Correspondents......................... 2 Friends & Family....................... 3 Friends & Family....................... 4 School.......................................... 5 Sports.......................................... 6 SECTION B Inspiration.................................. 2 Records/Legals........................... 3 Legals........................................... 4 Legals/Classifieds....................... 5 Area News.................................. 6
All Halloween photos by Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger This macabre site is part of an elaborate Halloween display at the Miler home in the 900 block of Grand St., in Lamar. Besides the elaborate headstones, there is also a huge lighted spider web, a skeleton, ghoul and various other decorations adorning the front of the house. By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Halloween Hullabaloo, sponsored by the Barton County Chamber of Commerce, was held Friday, Oct. 31. Although the day was chilly, the sun shone brightly on the participants that were donned in a variety of costumes as they paraded around the Lamar Square. Various local businesses participated in the trick or treating for the masses of children that walked the square. A costume
contest was held at 4 p.m., at the bandstand, with too many entries to mention. There were several spectacular costumes, both store bought and handmade, with an array of creative ideas. If it was up to me, probably each and everyone would have received a prize, but unfortunately, they had to be narrowed down to the top three. The categories consisted of children ages birth to three years, four to eight years, nine years old and up and recycled costumes.
Those placing in the birth to three year old category were, left to right, two year old Eli McWilliams, son of Rachel McWilliams and Chris Wynn, as a tank, winning third place; six month old Elliot Onstott, son of TJ and Jill Onstott, as a Cabbage Patch doll, taking first place and two year old Roddie Onstott, son of Lacee and Rodney Onstott, as a rodeo clown, placing second.
Lamar excels at MCB Conference
Nineteen communities and 17 individuals were honored at the Missouri Community Betterment (MCB) Conference held October 20, in Columbia. The awards banquet was the highlight of the 51st annual conference, which assists communities to improve the quality of life. Nearly 225 volunteers, community leaders and youth from across the state were in attendance. “The Missouri Community Betterment board congratulates all the volunteers from the participating communities,” said MCB President John Gulick. “Because of these dedicated individuals and their collaborative efforts, their Missouri communities are a better place to live, work and play” The Lamar youth received first place in category 4 for their outstanding efforts to fight hunger. Projects included Cooking Matters, with employees at Lamar Enterprises Inc. and From the Farm To You, with students at Lamar Head Start. The Lamar Community received third place in category 4, with impressive projects including the
Lamar Airport Runway Expansion, The City of Lamar Dog Park, Extreme Power Crusade, 10th Street Community Farmers Market and the Tools for Schools Back to School Fair. For individual recognition Lamar's Marilyn Selvey received the Adult Leadership Award and Tony Morgan received the Youth Leadership Award. Those attending and representing Lamar were Ron Hagar, CB president, Elaine Davis, Melinda Morgan, Michelle Morgan, Marilyn Selvey and Karen Simmons and youth leaders Tony Morgan, Clayton Winslow, Nathaniel Hawes, Kelsie Morgan, Jackie Neher, Allie Schiltz, Alison Hawes, Michaela Winslow, Elise James, Brandon Overman and Matthew Morgan. The Monday evening awards banquet is an integral part of the MCB program, which is administered by the Missouri Community Betterment Educational Fund. MCBEF is a not for profit organization made up of businesses, public utilities, community representatives, federal and state agencies and individuals.
Lamar Heights supports work ready status for Barton County LAMAR HEIGHTS-The Lamar Heights Board of Aldermen listened to John Adams, CDC economic development
director, describe the need for Barton County to become a work ready community. Adams spoke at the board’s quarterly see READY, page 6A
Placing in the four to eight year old category were, left to right, five year old Keegan Peer, son of Beckey and Kenney Peer, winning first place as a centaur; eight year old Kenzie Donahue, daughter of Mike Donahue and Kim Hargrave, placing second as the Cat in the Hat and six year old Macey Parker, daughter of Thomas and Jessica Parker, winning second as a nerd Minnie Mouse.
Placing in the nine and up age division were, left to right, 16 year old Zada Keithly, daughter of Erin and Levi Coates, winning first place as Edward Scissorhands; 12 year old Chloe Nelson, daughter of Rita Nelson and Jay Nelson, taking second as a soul reaper and 10 year old Clarise James, daughter of Will and Denise James, winning third as Smokey the Bear.
Those winning in the recycled division were, left to right, nine year old Kendal Peer, daughter of Becky and Kenney Peer, placing first as a wind up doll; 12 year old Elise James and four year old Veronica James, daughters of Denise and Will James, taking second as Little Bo Peep and her sheep and seven year old Javin Rice, son of Scott Rice and Melinda Rice and Jesi and Mike Griggs, taking third as a pea shooter, compliments of Melissa Overstreet.
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CORRESPONDENTS Coonfoot & Vicinity By LOUISE OTT
Peeking out the window or door this early Monday morning I see our dear Lord is blessing us with very strong winds and clouds. Not much sunshine. Gary and Judy Nelson, Michael Nelson and Ella Mae Turpen all enjoy dinner at a restaurant on Sunday. Aubry Winans, Ray and Tristan, Ray and Nicole Winans and Elvin Winans Jr. and Durella were visitors of Marie Winans. Kenneth Dee and Esther Archer, Sarcoxie route, and Louise Ott, Jasper route, were dinner guests of George Straw on Sunday. Jane Moss bakes angle food cakes and always brings Louise Ott some and they are are good. Be sure and watch for the turkey and deer. They are crossing the road north of Alba like nothing out there. I had to stop and wait for them. I don't like to see them get hit and a little turtle was crossing the road so I stopped for it to cross and some smart aleck went around me and ran over it. This is a good year for walnuts and they are buying them just now for $14 a hundred. Several people on the Carthage radio this morning said they have walnuts on their place for anyone to pick up. They need them out of their yard and are not able to pick them up. The red wasp are thick and I, Louise Ott, was drawing water for my cats and one stung me on my hand. My hand swole up tight and I can hardly straighten my fingers. I didn't know what else to do, so fixed baking soda and water and put it on my hand, then put a sock over it when I sleep at night. Is there an Avon lady around Alba? If so, maybe they could leave their name and telephone number at the Alba post office.
Sheldon By DARLENE SHERIDAN
The Sheldon PTO Har-
vest Dinner will be held on Monday, Nov. 10. Serving will start at 6 p.m. and royalty candidates and students are busy selling tickets for the annual event. Brother Ralph, former minister, and Cindy Shead were present Sunday morning at the Sheldon Christian Church, where they presented the Sunday school program. The program included the information about their translation of religious books to other languages around the world. Bro. Ralph also brought the morning worship service and following the message a fellowship dinner was enjoyed. Farmers in this area were taking advantage of the good weather, as was the entire community. Congratulations to Bill and Wanda Kannady, who recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. I was pleased to be able to attend the 90th birthday celebration for Lilia (Houdeshell) Bogart on Sunday afternoon, at the Moore Few Community Center. The event was hosted by her children. The afternoon was spent visiting, remembering the many good times. We were neighbors when we were children. The city has received the recycling grant and has initiated the collection of materials. The trailer is located at city hall and will collect tin, plastics, glass (colored and clear), aluminum, paper (newspaper and magazines) and cardboard. The project was discussed and questions were answered by Tim Little, Region M and Bonnie McCord, presiding commissioner. The October food pantry was held on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Food was distributed to 128 households. The Ozark Food Harvest will return on November 11, to assist families in the Sheldon and Bronaugh communities. Information was distributed by Marye Sanderson from West Central Action Agency about programs available to assist community households with weatherization and utility bills. Additional information is available at city hall.
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LAMAR COUNTRY CLUB LADIES ASSOCIATION
Betty Gideon was the hostess for Bridge on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The winners were Joann Jones, first and Kathy Jenkins, second. The hostess scheduled for November 4 is Betty Gilkey, with Norma Harris to be the hostess on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
LEARN-A-DO 4-H CLUB By LAUREN DALBY The Learn-A-Do 4-H Club met Saturday, Oct.
18, at the Overman's house, for a wiener roast and hayride. Those present had a wonderful time. The meeting was called to order by Kelsey Morgan. A demonstration was given by Theo Crabtree, Brandon Overman, Kelsey Morgan and Matt Morgan. After the meeting was over they roasted hotdogs and went on a hayride. The next meeting will be held November 6, 6 p.m., at the Oakton United Methodist Church, where they will be decorating for Christmas. Each member is asked to bring a soup or a dessert.
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By GAIL LEAMING Today is fall back time, but my internal clock is still not working right. Spent the day finishing mowing and then spent some time in the sewer looking for turtles and it was fine. Guess it's back to the drawing board as to what is wrong with the drain. I am also having a problem in the kitchen with the floor being wet every morning. Ron says he needs to hire a handyman to just fix my problems around here. He has not been around all these years and isn’t use to the constant repair of keeping up a house. Also, it doesn’t help to have a house stand empty for three years. I hope that by now you have voted on election day. I went last week because for the first time I work the polls where I can’t vote. I looked for some new names to vote for and there sure weren’t many Democrats. I guess it is right what Will Rogers says... The same politicians get in all the time because the voters have such short minds. That is part of it, I guess, but I don’t like not having a choice. I was told that the reason we have elections in November is it gives everyone a chance to vote for the turkey of their choice. We had a good time, along with the crowd Saturday at Red Oak 2, this week. Someone brought in turnips to give away, so I brought some home to Ron as he eats them like apples. Ron has eight new puppies, but I haven’t been out to see them as the mother doesn’t like company the first few days. Ron sold his pickup, but I still have a house to rent. Randy Banta has cancer and needs our prayers, along with CW McGuire and Shonda McDonald recovering from their accidents. Ron is going in the hospital this week to try an old nerve test that has been used for years. Seems they put dye in you, shake you upside down and etc., then do a cat scan to see which nerve is damaged and just work on that nerve. This way they supposedly don’t have to do a lot of surgery. Hope this gives him some relief, as he sure is getting tired of pain and surgeries. Russ called to say he had finally kept food down all day, so he was going to South Dakota with Chuck Dake to pheasant hunt. We told him he was probably better off with him as his doctor than the ones he had up in St. Louis. Am I the only one that did not know that the statue of the flag raising in Imo Jima has six men and
13 hands. They asked the artist why the extra hand and he said it belonged to God. I did know that the oldest of the six was 24 and the youngest was 17 and only two made it home. I saw a painting the other day of a cut away view of America and everyday living and under America were soldiers of different positions of fighting, dying and holding up America. Remember these men on Veterans' Day and everyday, for what they have made possible in our lives. I still need to hear from those who are coming to the alumni banquet on the 29th of this month. Congrats to Joel and Kahl Kleeman and their deer harvest. Kolten Kleeman is still hunting with Uncle Cesare. What an uncle. You are terrific.
Maxine's Musings By MAXINE MORIN Hi everyone, it's me, Donna, again! What a chilly night we had Friday evening. Just a sign of “Ole' Man Winter” rearing his ugly head. I'm never ready for winter anymore. When your bones get old, wintertime seems colder. At least I don't have to go to work in the cold, ice and snow anymore. There is something to be said for retirement. Congratulations to the Lamar Tigers on a great season. We are all behind you in the playoffs. The Brotherhood is a group of respectful young men who are good students, humble and a credit to our community. As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child”. I'm glad we live in a town where coaches, teaching staff, family and community put love and compassion above all. Mom had her hair fixed last Thursday. She was so happy. She had not had her regular visit to A Bit of Sas since her hospital stay. I must say she looked like a new woman. We have a couple of doctor's visits this week. She is already talking about getting back to her little club meetings. I know she misses them. My friend, Norma, is looking for a missing elephant. Someone stole her 50 pound cement friend from her front yard. We are all pounding the pavement looking for it. If you missed the Barton County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary jewelry sale, you really missed out. I splurged on myself and bought several items. Thank you to the BCMH Auxiliary for all you do. Prayers to the sick. God bless our troops. Until next time...
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Cooks, continued from page 1A cookbook will not appear until the Wednesday, Nov. 26 edition, which unfortunately is not timely for Thanksgiving gatherings, but it will come in handy for the upcoming Christmas season and will be a separate section that individuals can keep for future reference. All recipes from anyone wishing to submit them will be accepted. There is no limit to how many can be turned in; however, in case of duplicates or too much copy, they will be saved to be included in the following year's cook-
book. Also, if anyone knows of a cook that they would like to see featured, please call myself at 417682-5529, ext. 60. Recipes will be taken until Friday, Nov. 14 and can be brought in, mailed in or e-mailed, whichever is more convenient for the person submitting them. Our physical address is now 100 E. 11th St., in Lamar; our mailing address is P.O. Box 12, Lamar, MO 64759 and our e-mail is info@lamardemocrat.com. For more information or to recommend a featured cook call 417-6825529, ext. 60.
Scam, continued from page 1A had won a large sum of money, and all they had to do to claim it was to go to a business that sold “Green Dot” cards and purchase a card for $200. They were then to call back and give the caller the security numbers off the card and they would forward their prize. Have you guessed it yet? It is a scam. Don’t fall for calls such as these. We find that many times the caller is in some other country making prosecution impossible. Take
the time to Google the number on the internet and you will probably be surprised. Most of the time the search includes comments from other intended victims such as, “If you get a call from this number, it is a scam!” Stay vigilant and don’t get taken. If you should experience problems with any of these callers, give us a call at 417-682-3546 and we will make contact for you. You work hard for your money, don’t give in to these “get rich quick” schemes.
Shop, continued from page 1A Department “Shop With A Cop”. The purpose of the “Shop with a Cop” program is to provide gifts to disadvantaged children and their families and also allow them to interact with law enforcement officers in a more positive setting. We want to show the kids we are their friends. The program is funded solely through donations; we will be giving each child chosen to participate $100 to purchase gifts for themselves. Last year, through the generosity of the citizens of Barton County, and some that were just traveling through, we were able to make a positive impact with 103 children. Also, last year and again this year, we plan to select the children from all over Barton County and the surrounding communities including
Jasper and Lockwood, not just Lamar, and we hope to be able to maintain the number of children for the program, bringing the total to five communities. This year’s event will be held at the Lamar Walmart on Saturday, Dec. 20, with donations being accepted until Friday, Dec. 19. If you or your business would like to sponsor a child this Christmas you may contact the police department. Donations may be mailed to “Shop with a Cop”, c/o Lamar Police Department, 1106 Broadway, Lamar, MO 64759 or you can call 6823546 and an officer will pick the donation up if you’re in Barton County. We will also be doing our annual hat block fundraising on Thursday, Nov. 27, at the Walmart Super Center. Please feel free to contact Lt. John Davis at the police department if you have any questions.
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FRIENDS & FAMILY LHS Class of 1964 celebrates 50th reunion
The Lamar High School Class of 1964 celebrated their 50th reunion with a full weekend of events. Pictured are, back row, left to right, Don Phipps, Morris Braker, Chris Elswick, Carter Pugh, John Cook, Larry Blaser, Gary O'Neal, Jim Bickel, Tom Day, Carl Daugherty, Larry Jones, Jim Harris, Tom Mechsner, Lyman Butler; second row, Darrell Offutt, Gene Lawless, Dick Floersch, Tim Frieden, Lister Potter, Donald Noll, Jay Owen, Don Keithly, Darell Baucker, Gary Shepard, Gary Divine, Marshall Silence; first row, Betty Beatty Saferite, Iola Hanna French, Betty Young Harris, Sharon Starlin Belline, Lorene Berryhill Darrah, Karen Pierson Crockett, Earlene Robertson Rawlings, Connie Onstott Bemis, Darla Oeltjen Reno, Sue Ann Pattison Noll, Sharon Clements Walls, Pam Mallory Cicero, Jolene Fast Dille. Not pictured is Colleen Combs Calton.
LHS Class of 1945 gathers for reunion The Lamar High School Class of 1945 met for a reunion recently. Pictured are, left to right, Leta Stilabower McNally, Norma Gage Harris, Frieda Fowler Davis, Betty Beall Reed, Dean Blaser, Nelma Dockery Wilson, Vera Jean Vier Green and Maxine Johnston Francis.
Roth brings artwork to class reunion By GLENDA EPPLE
Recently, at our Lamar High School 1954 class reunion, Mel “Jr” Roth and wife Arlene attended. Jr brought with him some beautiful artwork he has been doing since his retirement. While visiting in St. Petersburg, Russia, he picked up a guidebook and visited the Church on the Spilled Blood, a church that was constructed with mosaic tile on walls that took 24 years to build. The church was destroyed by Nazis and it took 27 years to rebuild. After returning home, he decided to paint a picture of the church. Jr said he had no idea of the actual time spent on the painting as he worked a couple of hours at a time, estimating it took three months. This project was experimental as he had no formal art training, just lots of reading regarding the subject and whatever else he accumulated in his 60 years as an architect. His favorite subjects are portraits, but he sprinkles in everything else. Classmates enjoyed viewing his beautiful painting, Church on the
Spilled Blood, as well as portraits and some black and white sketches. Pictured above are Mel “Jr” Roth and wife Arlene of Elgin, Ill. They were in Lamar to attend the 1954 Lamar High School Class reunion. Also pictured is Jr's painting of the Church on the Spilled Blood.
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METZGER’S MUTTERINGS
By MELODY METZGER I got to go home last weekend. I know the old saying is that you can never go home again, but in my case that is the way I feel every time I have the chance to return to Texas. Gary and I loaded up Friday morning and headed south, getting to Richardson around 2 p.m. After getting settled in the hotel room, I traveled a few blocks over to visit with my sister, Lucinda and her son Joel, who
have the Tin Lizzie Affair, an automobile reupholstery and refurbishing business. That evening brother Martin was playing drums at an outdoor courtyard in Plano, so we headed that way in order to spend time with him. It was really a neat open air setup and the weather was spectacular. The next morning Gary and I headed about an hour southeast to Cedar Creek Lake, in order to help his second mom, Pauline “Pene” Chap-
man celebrate her 94th birthday. Pene has suffered a few setbacks over the last year, but at this time is still able to stay in her own home and what a beautiful home it is. There's nothing like sitting in her living room, visiting and overlooking the lake. Just something about water that makes me feel at peace. Of course nothing doing, she had to take us out to dinner, even though we were supposed to be taking her out for her birthday. Unfortunately, as with most families, the majority of hers have either passed or moved away, so she always loves it when we come to visit, and we love to visit her. She is a very special person and I
feel very blessed to have her in my life. She is very matter of fact about her situation and realizes that her time is limited, but it doesn't seem to deter her. The changes she must have seen and endured over the past 94 years and how quickly that time probably went. Speaking of time going rapidly, I just had the opportunity to observe my 30th year with the paper. Now mind you, my actual anniversary won't be until the day after this column appears, but Payne from our corporate office had come down to be present when Melissa gave a history of the Democrat at the quarterly Barton County Chamber of Commerce meeting, so it was decided that last Wednesday (the 29th) would be a day
Military personnel or U.S. veterans offered free silver Eisenhower Dollar
MINDENMINES-In honor of Veteran's Day, In God We Trust LLC is offering a free silver Eisenhower Dollar to every active duty military personnel or U.S. veteran attending the coin auction to be held Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Border Town Auction House. The auction is the regularly scheduled Second Tuesday Coin and Currency Auction at 611 Main, Mindenmines. “As the son of a disabled American veteran, I have long held our veterans in high regard. Due to my father's sacrifice I was able to attend college and enjoy a life of liberty and freedom. This gift is but a token of my appreciation,” stated Dave Sorrick of In God We Trust LLC. “Dwight D. Eisenhower was both a general during World War II and commanderin-chief of the military forces of this country. He hailed from my native state of Kansas. In the 1970's Eisenhower Dollars were issued in special collectors editions in 40 percent silver Stephen Patrick Thomas W. Carroll, content. Each veteran in attendance Sisneros M. D. at our November 11 auction will re1976-1979 1943-1945 ceive a free “Ike” in honor of his memory,” Sorrick added. More information is available by calling Sorrick at 620-423-6600 or by email at ddsorrick@yahoo.com. Details of the aucHonoring your service to tion are listed at his Honoring your service to our country during website, www.borour country. dertownauctionWorld War II. house.com.
NAP tax credits awarded to Children's Center of SW Missouri The Missouri Department of Economic Development has awarded Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits to the Children's Center of Southwest Missouri. The tax credits would fund the construction of a new child advocacy center in Vernon County. The facility will enhance the response to suspected child abuse cases by maintaining fo-
cus on the child and helping to ensure that systems designed to protect children are able to do so effectively. The NAP tax credits are available to any person or corporation with business income in the state of Missouri. Cash gifts of $1,000 and up, and stock gifts of $5,000 and up from eligible donors, are provided a 70 percent tax credit on Missouri state
taxes in addition to a federal charitable tax deduction. All donations will help provide services to child abuse victims and their families in Barton, Cedar, Dade and Vernon counties. For additional information on the NAP tax credits, or to make a donation, contact Vickie Dudley, executive director, Children's Center, at 417-623-2292.
By JESSICA HOUDYSHELL Registered Dietitian Barton County Memorial Hospital
quick walk around your home, do some sit-ups or march in place. Get your friends and family involved. Set a standing walking date. Or do something that everyone enjoys - shoot hoops, take a bike ride or line dance. Walk during your lunch break. Deliver a message to a co-worker in person instead of by email. Take the stairs to your office instead of the elevator. Step 2 Make Healthy Food Choices: Choose foods that are low in fat, sugar, and calories to help you lose weight. Limit portion sizes. Start today to: Eat a variety of colorful vegetables and fruits. Choose whole grain foods - whole wheat bread and crackers, oatmeal, brown rice and cereals. Lower fat intake - broil or bake poultry, meats and fish instead of frying. Lighten your
recipes by using nonfat or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese, sour cream, cream cheese or mayonnaise. Use cooking spray instead of oil. Avoid getting too hungry by eating a healthy snack between meals. Do not keep chips, cookies or candy in your home. Instead, for snacks have raw vegetables, fruit, low-fat or nonfat yogurt or a handful of nuts, pumpkinseeds or sunflower seeds. Choose water to drink. Step 3 Start Your Game Plan to Prevent Diabetes: The key to losing weight and preventing diabetes is to make long-term changes that work for you - every day. Taking these steps is a great way to get started. Don’t hesitate to email me Jessica.houdyshell@ bcmh.net or call ext.5263 for help with your meal planning.
November is American Diabetes Month
November is American Diabetes Month! Use these tips for ideas to move more and make healthy food choices and help prevent Type 2 diabetes. Step 1 Move More: Plan to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity five days each week to help you lose weight. You can get this amount in small ways throughout the day. If you have not been active, talk to your doctor and start slowly to build up to your goal. Here are some ideas to fit more physical activity into your day: Park your car farther away from stores, movie theaters or your office. Use TV breaks to stretch, take a
of celebration. There were 13 present for the occasion at a restaurant of my choosing (and of course I picked Wilder's). We had the crew and our families from the Lamar paper, Payne, Marlene from the Greenfield paper, along with her husband, and a surprise guest... Bob, one of the owners of the paper, who I was not aware at the time would be attending. It was a very humbling evening and one that will be remembered for years to come. Needless to say, when Doug first told me that he was looking to sell the paper I pretty much went into panic mode. He then assured me that he would not sell to anyone that would not guarantee they would keep me on and the rest is history. The present owners of the paper have been incredible
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and I am truly blessed to have them at this point in my life. It just goes to show that change doesn't always have to be bad, although son Jud informs me that I am the most reluctant person to change that he has ever known! And I am, but in this case it works and I look forward to many more years serving the community of Lamar to the best of my ability. A special thanks to all of those that have supported me over the years, and there have been many. Although I still consider myself a Texan, I am after all, by birth, a Lamarite and proud of my heritage. I have a job that I truly enjoy (or at least most of the time), wonderful coworkers, fantastic bosses and a supportive community. Who could ask for anything more. God is definitely good!
Dear Editor: In a letter to the editor in the October 22 issue, Joe of Stockton stated that “a constitutional convention is in order”. If he meant a Convention Of the States (C.O.S.) to propose amendments to the Constitution as provided for in Article V of the Constitution, I totally agree. It will take an application of 2/3 (34) of the state legislatures to call a convention by proposing amendments. Each amendment proposed must then be ratified by ¾ (38) states, just like the 27 Amendments that are now a part of the Constitution. If, we the people, want to change some of the things going on at federal level, a C.O.S. is the only non-violent way to do it. Do vote, but voting by itself will not do it. Merle Crockett, Lamar Dear Editor: President Obama’s management or mismanagement of the Ebola outbreak Republican’s say is the last straw and indeed is a sure bet to put a Republican in the White House in 2016. We all agree the Ebola problem is nothing to trifle with and it doesn’t care whether you are a Democrat or a Republican. So I guess that makes it either bipartisan or non-partisan when you come right down to it. And it seems fair that we should label it with political jargon of some kind since it has become so political. Some of us think that Republicans, as well as Democrats, deserve a part of the credit for this disaster when they voted for the sequester budget which resulted in cutting the budgets of every federal government health agency which had anything to do with this matter. That particular government agency called the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which was developing a vaccine for Ebola, has had its budget cut by almost half a billion dollars. So, if we are inclined to point fingers, maybe we should point them in more than one direction - and begin with our austerity minded elected officials. Leon Faubion, Co-Editor Albuquerque, N.M. The Muddy Creek Journal themuddycreekjournal. com
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SCHOOL/SPORTS Lockwood R-1 to host Veterans' Day program
LOCKWOOD-Students and faculty of the Lockwood R-1 School District will host a Veterans' Day program on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m., in the high school gymnasium. The program will honor all American veterans and their families. The Lockwood FCCLA
will serve refreshments for veterans and their families prior to the program, at 9:45 a.m., in the high school cafeteria. This is a wonderful opportunity to fellowship with other area veterans, as well as the Lockwood students and faculty.
Cleveland represents area in All-State Honor Choir
Jillian Gardner, daughter of Mark and Chelle Gardner, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Jillian likes playing volleyball and being with her friends and family. She also likes playing with her cat, Lola.
Alsira Juarez, daughter of Edgar Juarez and Dalia Paiz, is the seventh grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Alsira is 12 years old and likes to play volleyball and soccer. She likes school sometimes because she gets to see her friends.
Paige Dille, daughter of Sam and Twyla Dille, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Paige's favorite color is blue and she loves ice cream. She also loves playing soccer.
Landrum receives prestigious award
At the All-District Honor Choir event a small group of juniors and seniors were chosen via an additional audition to participate in the Missouri All-State Honor Choir consisting of four sopranos, four altos, four tenors and four basses. Alex Cleveland, pictured with LHS Choir Director Brian Hargrave, was one of four students chosen to represent the area in the Alto section at the All-State Honor Choir event! She will join others like her from across the state of Missouri for a concert in the last weekend of January at the Missouri Music Educators Association Convention held at Tan-Tar-A resort at the Lake of the Ozarks. Alex is the first LHS student to advance to the All-State level in at least the last 10 years! Congratulations Alex!
The Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance has selected Ann Landrum, HPERD instructor at Lamar Middle School, as the recipient of the Dr. Robert M. Taylor Professional Service Honor Award for 2014. Landrum has served the MOAHPERD Associa-
tion for several years in various capacities such as middle school convention chair from 2008-2011, Southwest District representative on the MOAHPERD Representative Assembly from 2011 to present, Teacher of the Year Selection Committee from 2008-2010 and continues to serve on the MOAHPERD cadre. She
has been a convention presenter at the state level for the past 10 years, as well as presenting at the district, national and international levels. Landrum has been the recipient of the MOAHPERD Middle School Teacher of the Year in 2011 and the MOAHPERD National Association for Girls and Wom-
en in Sports Pathfinder Award in 2013. Landrum will be recognized for her accomplishments over the years for demonstrating outstanding scholarship, service, teaching and professional leadership at the MOAHPERD State Convention Awards Banquet to be held Saturday, Nov. 15, at Lake of the Ozarks.
Students participate in All-District Honor Choir
Seven Lamar High School students participated in the All-District Honor Choir on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Missouri Southern State University. Students go through a rigorous audition process in early September, in which the top 150 freshmen and sophomores and the top 180 juniors and seniors in the area are selected to participate at a District level collaborative chorus. Lamar High School was well represented by seven students pictured above, front row, from left, Miranda Alumbaugh, freshman; Alex Cleveland, junior; Isaiah Cleveland, freshman; back row, from left, Zane Hull, senior; Couri Reinholtz, sophomore; Sidney King, senior and Geoffrey Hargrave, sophomore.
Lockwood Elementary/Middle School releases first quarter honor roll
LOCKWOOD-The first quarter honor roll has been released by Lockwood Elementary/Middle School. A Honor Roll EIGHTH GRADEHeather Byrnes, Hope Dunagan, Kourtney Mein and Abriel Vaughn. FOURTH GRADEJustin Aldridge, Christine Clemons, Cheryl Danner, Kolton Gulick, Owen Neely, Adrien Neill, Jayden Stephens and Joel Trolinder.
THIRD GRADE- Triston Anderson, Page Beerly, Angelea Brewer, Kiley Brookshire, Gabrielle Danner, Kayden LaFon, Gerry Lawman, Annabelle LeSage, Macy McElroy, Ethan Pettengill, Alexander Prestage, Dayla Routledge, Hannah Steeley, Izaac Taylor, Clair VanVolkenburgh and Skyler Weimer. A/B Honor Roll EIGHTH GRADE- Samantha Bayless, Grace Carrier, Jailyn Foster, Jus-
tin McClain, Payton Moss, Makenzie Purinton, Breez Smith and Roy Snider. SEVENTH GRADEBrittany Chenault, Joe Cota, Lakin Neill, Gaege Queen and Hunter Stump. SIXTH GRADE- Tarryn Glenn and Makinley Neill. FIFTH GRADE- Payton Berona, Alex Goodwin, Shyla Lynn, Zain Masterson, Elijah Pettengill, Haiden Queen, Braxton Routledge, David Smith and Landon Stump.
FOURTH GRADEDonovan Borchardt, Kamon Cooper, Blake Cossins, Breanna Dotson, Brooke Hull, Elijah Kerr, Heaven Lucas, Cael McMillan, Marissa Prestage, Ryleigh Stephens, Claud Trent, Tahya Woods and Nick Xiong. THIRD GRADE- Kona Daniel, Emma Goodwin, Sydney Maberry, Matthew Montrey, Faith Obert, Autumn Trolinder, Mason Turner and Kelsie Welch.
LOCKWOOD- The first quarter honor roll has been released by Lockwood High School. All A Honor Roll
SENIORS- Emily Backs, Thomas Eggerman, Olivia Finley, Jolean Hackney, Ariel Hagemaster, Gage Hooper, Ashley Rorman. JUNIORS- Lauren Allen, Morgan Brewer, Emma Coose, Ramsey Divine, Kelsey Mein, Samantha Patton, Benjamin Schnelle, Shelby Singleton, Nolan Sparkman,
Kristina Weaver. SOPHOMORES- Karson Bruner, Noble Foster, Olivia Nentrup, Meredith Robinson, Hayden Vaughn. FRESHMEN- Roxsanna Allen, Kallie Caldwell, Drew Carrone, Elizabeth Cossins, Cade Holman, Rylee Neill, Luke Nentrup, Daisy Patton, Syd-
ney Rice, Noelle Schnelle. A/B Honor Roll SENIORS- Abby Bass, Grace Beerly, Alexis Byrnes, Christian Foster, Maria Garibaldo, Heidi Hicks, Abby Julian, Jessica Nentrup. JUNIORS- Dylan Dubs, Tessa Dunfield, Grace Keith, Krissy Mann, Brittany McElroy, Mackenzie Osborn, Kaylee Osterdyk, Lindsey Potter, Robert Raymond, Ellen Schnelle, Sam Sconce. SOPHOMORES- Will Beerly, Kyle Bouldin, Robert Foster, Stoney Jackson, Leigh Mundy, James Petty, Noah Schnelle, William Stefan, Ashley Terry, Brady Waters. FRESHMENKaleb Bouldin, Zachary Brewer, Moriah Coose, Jessica Dubs, Paige Lawman, Johnathon Lee, Jayd Forst, Brady Oeltjen, Dakota Reynolds-Cooper, Rachel Schnelle, Jacob Stone.
Lockwood High School's first quarter honor roll
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SPORTS Lamar Tigers defeat El Dorado Springs Bulldogs
Lamar senior quarterback Derek Henderson scores a touchdown behind the blocking of No. 74 Clayton Buzzard and other Tigers in their 58-6 victory over El Dorado Springs.
The Lamar offensive line is the key to the Tiger offense. No. 82 Rylee Cunningham and No. 75 John Rice block for No. 32 Danny Embry and the Tiger running backs.
In district semifinal action at Thomas M. O'Sullivan Stadium, the Tigers defeated the El Dorado Springs Bulldogs, 58-6. The Tiger defense shut down the running attack of the Bulldogs. No. 18 Ben Kluhsman, No. 10 Todd Morrow, No. 53 Jed Stahl, No. 69 Angus Sprenkle and No. 83 Dylan Robertson team up to stop this ball carrier.
No. 5 Matt Whyman follows the blocks of No. 15 Tripp Tucker for a big gain in the Tigers district victory over El Dorado Springs. Above photos for Lamar Democrat by Terry Redman
Housel impresses at Barton County Strength Club A few weeks ago Barton County Strength Club had set out to add another way to help their members live a healthier life through a nutrition challenge. During this challenge members would learn about the negative side effects of eating processed foods, in terms
of how they deteriorate health and body weight, while also learning about the vast benefits of eating whole foods that are raised naturally. Many of the members have taken this challenge head on and have already had amazing results. One of the most impressive members they have
the pleasure of knowing is Brittany Housel, Lamar’s local Spanish teacher. While they know better then to speak specifics about a woman’s weight, Housel has already had amazing results, losing many inches all over in a very short period of time. Beyond the impressive change in health
of occupational injury, poor quality of life and a much higher risk of being in an automobile accident. "In the long run, sleep disorders that go untreated can lead to high blood pressure, heart attack, heart failure, stroke and obesity," said Wardlow. Children who do not get enough sleep tend to do poorer in school. They not only get lower grades, they are often cranky and have disciplinary problems. Wardlow says it is important for adults and children to maintain a regular to bed and wake up schedule. An environment conducive to sleeping can help a person fall asleep faster and remain asleep.
"Many things that we think we must accomplish at 10 p.m. could be put off until tomorrow, when we are well rested and ready to tackle projects with more vigor and stamina," said Wardlow. Employers, as well as school personnel, prefer a well-rested person to work with during the day. Not enough rest makes for a long day for everyone involved. "It's important to remember: 'sleep well, feel well.' As for co-workers and schoolmates, a friendly rested person is more fun to be around than a grouch," said Wardlow. For more information, contact any of MU Extension's human develop-
ment specialists in southwest Missouri: Renette Wardlow in Christian County at (417) 581-3558, Dr. Jim Wirth in Taney County at (417) 5464431 or Angie Fletcher in Douglas County at (417) 683-4409.
Sleep deprivation is common OZARK-Sleep deprivation is common among both children and adults according to Renette Wardlow, a human development specialist with University of Missouri Extension. "Recent studies by the U.S. Department of Labor indicate that the vast majority of Americans are not getting enough sleep to maintain optimal health and peak performance," said Wardlow. The study shows that missing as little as 1.5 hours of sleep in one night can reduce a person's job performance by 32 percent the next day. Sleep deprivation can cause these problems; a reduction in performance, greater risk
Ready, continued from page 1A meeting, October 21. Adams said Jasper County has become the first work ready community in the nation, and Barton County needs the support of seven more businesses and school participation to qualify. Public schools provide instruction for freshman students to adults to improve educational weaknesses. When adopted, the community/county shows it has a population ready to enter the work force. Alderperson Debbie Little interjected that Liberal High School has shown interest in the program, and Lockwood High School has adopted it, although technically Lockwood lies outside of Barton County. Alderman Jim Soma added that work ready is a recognized and worthwhile program to stimulate business and manufacturing. On other topics, Adams said a speculative building would be a great tool to attract new busi-
ness. He reviewed current prospects that have shown some interest in locating in Barton County, including Gorilla Door (Polymer-Wood Technologies). He also said that the CDC is in need of funds to purchase furniture and to replace a nonworking laptop. The board had agreed in January to contribute $5,000 to the operation of the CDC with the stipulation that it be used exclusively for the purchase of hard assets and be approved by the board. The purchase of furniture and replacement of a laptop met those qualifications, and the board unanimously approved a maximum of $2,000 for that purpose. Bob Noel spoke about the need of a speed limit sign of 30 miles per hour on 1st Street entering the city of Lamar from the west. A sign already is in place for west bound traffic. The city of Lamar is willing to install the sign
if Lamar Heights pays the cost. The board unanimously approved the expense. A proposed budget for 2015 was introduced by Mayor Jerry Marti. Discussion and adoption of the budget will be on the agenda for the board meeting of January 15, 2015. It was noted that the street lights on Southeast 13th Road and Southeast 11th Road are not operational. Noel will contact the appropriate utility for repairs. Little observed that the strong chemical odor coming from Redneck Blinds has not changed. She first complained about it at the board meeting of July 7. The source of the odor is located outside an incorporated area. The next meeting of the Lamar Heights Board of Aldermen will be at 5:45 p.m., January 15, 2015, in the office of Vicki Pugh, CPA.
from nutrition, she is also one of the most committed members at BCSC in terms of exercise. Every day, even with a broken toe, she is in the gym giving 100 percent, never slowing down and showing an impressive commitment to her new jour-
ney in health. Even when she is exhausted on the ground trying to recover, she still looks happy with her choices. BCSC is very proud of Housel and honored to have her as part of their fitness family.
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JOPLIN-The staff and families of the Lamar Democrat, a veteran colleague from the Greenfield Vedette, and two representatives from the corporation that owns both newspapers, enjoyed an evening together, October 29, at Wilder’s Restaurant in Joplin. The foremost purpose of the gathering was to honor Editor Melody Metzger for her 30 years with the Democrat, starting on November 6, The Democrat staff and corporate representatives. Left to right, Bob Moulton-Ely, co-owner, of 1984. Chicago, Ill.; Melissa Little, sales representative and public relations; Melody Metzger, editor; Melody Heather Gerths, graphic designer; Richard Cooper, staff writer and Payne Schoen, chief operations quickly officer, of LaGrange. advanced from Left, Democrat Editor Melody Metzger, honoree of the evening for 30 years of dedicated service. part time grew to press. Under the new owners, las Times Herald. After return- ticipating the arrival of another work in the role of Lewis County (Mo.) Press, Mel- ing to Missouri, she worked grandson after the first of the circulation “Girl Fri- ody was the obvious choice for one year in advertising for the year. in 1984 day, ” typing becoming the new editor. That Joplin Globe. Despite her demanding work to full time all incoming was on May 1, 2013. Melody is married to Gary schedule, Melody has earned a work as typecopy, taking Melody’s newspaper experiSwor, whom she has known bachelor’s degree in sociology setter and mail and selling ads ence predates her years with since their school days in Richfrom Missouri Southern State room worker. She over the telephone, the Democrat. She was born in ardson. Her son, Jud, and wife University in Joplin. arrived at the Demohandling all circula- Lamar, but grew up in Richard- Meghan, live in Webb City. There is little doubt that Melcrat at virtually the same tion, and proof reading virtu- son, Texas, where she spent five She is a loving grandmother to ody Metzger is one of the best time Doug Davis purchased the ally all copy before it went to years in advertising at the Dal- her two grandsons and is an- known personages in Lamar. paper. Under his tutelage, she
Hartzler visits Lamar and methane generator plant By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer
LAMAR-U.S. Representative Vicky Hartzler is a candidate for re-election, but her visit to Lamar on October 30 appeared to be more of a fact finding stop than a campaign visit. She questioned City Administrator Lynn Calton at length about the city’s compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and the expense it entails. She has long been a critic of the EPA and the burden it imposes on local economies. Calton described action by the EPA that cut in half the allowable ammonia in waste water discharges. To comply, the city was forced to spend $3 million in building a sewage treatment plant to reduce ammonia to four parts per million in waste water coming from the city lagoon. Now, the city is required to send monthly samples of waste water discharges to the EPA in order to remain in compliance. Calton related increasingly rigid landfill regulations that forced the city to sell its landfill to a private company in 1993 because of increasing demands. Now, the landfill is a regional one accepting loads of trash
Lamar Democrat/ Richard Cooper Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler took voluminous notes while visiting with Lamar City Administrator Lynn Calton about the city’s costs in complying with EPA regulations. She was in town about an hour.
Lamar Democrat/Richard Cooper Lynn Calton and Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler in the control room must purchase of Lamar’s methane powered generator plant. He explained the from the Missouri operation of the “green” energy facility. Power Pool (MoPEP) is produced from Joplin, Springfield, and pairs to the outer road because mostly by coal fired plants. other population centers. It is it is not capable of supporting Calton remarked, “I am not anthe second largest in the state the weight of the loaded trucks. of Missouri. During the landfill discusA serious problem developed sion, Calton described the when U.S. 71 became Interstate city’s use of landfill methane to 49. An interstate highway has power its generator plant. Now, lower weight limits than a reg- with four generator units, or ular federal highway, which has engines, in operation, the plant required loaded trash trucks to can supply approximately oneavoid the interstate and travel third of the city’s electricity to Lamar on U.S. 160. When needs. It can supply all of the exiting 160, they must follow an residential needs, but industry outer road to the landfill. This requires considerably more. results in a sharp increase in re- The electricity that the city
ti-environmentalist, but don’t shut down the use of coal.” Hartzler seemed impressed with the generator operation, and toured the facility on her way out of town.
Kelley presents plaque to In God We Trust
Physical therapy department honored
Pictured are, left to right, Jim Yockey, PTA; Jane Mayden, PT and Magen Combs, PT. On October 29, the Barton County Health Department/ Home Health Agency honored their physical therapy department with a luncheon. The BCHD Home Health Physical Therapy Department has one full time physical therapist, Therapy Department Director Jane Mayden and one full time physical therapy assistant, Shawn Watson. In addition, they have several PT and PTA's that work as needed. They are Jim Yockey,
PTA; Magen Combs, PT; Melanie Leibbrand, PT; Dan Schmutz, DPT and Jenny Tucker, PT. This highly experienced therapy team provides home physical therapy for home health patients. National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) is a commemoration held each October by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). NPTM is designed to recognize the impact that physical thera-
COLUMBIA-Storage issues for this year’s bumper crop increase the risk of deadly grain bin accidents, says University of Missouri Extension rural safety and health specialist Karen Funkenbusch. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that more than six inches of rain soaked parts of Missouri in early October, put-
ting progress on the corn and soybean harvests well below the five-year average. These delays can cause producers to pay less attention to safety as they rush to get crops out of the field and into the bins, Funkenbusch said. Also, when time gets short, less experienced workers and family members may be called upon to help.
pists and physical therapist assistants make in restoring and improving motion in people's lives. Physical therapists are experts in improving mobility and motion. Pain free movement is crucial to to the quality of daily life, the ability to earn a living, the ability to pursue favorite leisure activities and so much more. Physical therapists routinely work collaboratively with their patients and treatments plans can be designed for the patient's individual goals, challenges and needs. Receiving treatment by a physical therapist is rarely a passive activity and participating in one's own recovery can be empowering. In many cases patients develop an ongoing relationship with their physical therapist to maintain optimum health and movement abilities across their lifespan. For more information or any question regarding the therapists call the Barton County Health Department Home Health Agency at 417-6823363.
Lamar Democrat/Melissa Little Dave Sorrick of In God We Trust, left, is presented a plaque for his business by 127th District Representative Mike Kelley. The plaques are provided by donation and any business wanting to have one can contact Kelley.
Plaque presented to Barton County Chamber of Commerce
Grain storage issues create safety risk
Bin entrapments are sad reminders that grain storage can be deadly, Funkenbusch says. It takes only five seconds for a person to be caught in flowing grain, and less than 20 seconds to be sucked into the center of the grain, buried and suffocated, she said. A child can be buried see GRAIN, page 6B
Lamar Democrat/Melissa Little 127th District State Representative Mike Kelley recently presented a plaque to the Barton County Chamber of Commerce. Pictured are, left to right, are Amy Willhite, DeAnna Ross, Astra Ferris and Kelley.
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The promise of victory Hospice Compassus recognizes local chaplain By JACK SLADE Cornerstone Baptist Church
and guidance for patients and their families. “We are proud to recognize Danny for his tireless efforts to provide our patients and their families with exceptional spiritual counseling that goes beyond fulfilling medical and emotional needs, by delivering a more meaningful end-of-life experience for those patients who qualify for care,” said Janet Gard, executive director for Hospice Compassus Western
Missouri. “Danny’s positive and caring attitude, exceptional ability to understand and comfort patients, and willingness to support colleagues makes him an integral part of our Hospice Compassus team and we are lucky to have him onboard.” Regardless of spiritual, religious or cultural background, National Pastoral Care Week celebrated those who provide spiritual support to others in specialized settings such as hospitals, long term care facilities, hospices, military settings, nursing homes and many other settings throughout the world. Hospice Compassus Western Missouri recognized other local pastoral care providers that week by presenting them with framed certificates of appreciation for their dedication to the patients and families they serve.
God's Word from John 5:4," For whatever is born of God Overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world---our faith." When Jesus, the sinless Son of God took upon Himself the sin of mankind, died on the cross for those sins and arose from the dead, He conquered sin and death once and for all. He defeated Satan....the enemy of our souls, taking away his authority, spoiling his kingdom and triumphing over all his power! The greatest blessing of all is that Jesus' victory became our victory! In Christ we too can conquer sin and death and any other problem the enemy bring our way. 1 Corinthians 15:57, "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus
Christ,” If Jesus lives in you, you have the victory. It's already yours, guaranteed, as promised! But what does victory look like? You probably have your own ideas of what determines a victory in your current trial. But the Bible says, that God has the final word (Read Proverbs 19:21). The outcome is in His hands. For instance, victory may come in the form of spiritual growth, or a life lesson recently learned. It may come in the form of a strengthened relationship with someone new, or a material blessing. Or it may come in the form of healing. However God decides to move, when in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us (Romans 8:37). It may not feel like it right now, but you are in a win-win situation. Begin developing a victorious attitude in your heart and mind today and stand by faith, believing that you're a blessing on the way. For
By MARK TURNBOUGH bucket under a bull. Lamar United What’s else is worthMethodist Church less? According to many, losing. Vince Lombardi, Worthless. That’s right. the NFL’s all-time winAs worthless as a wicker ningest coach, said, “If bedpan, to quote Drew you can accept losing, Carey. Useless as a cam- you can’t win.” A Nike era without memory ad that ran during the stick, a bike without 1996 Summer Olympics wheels, a bucket without dumped all over seconda bottom, a hairbrush for place winners when it a bald guy, a screen door proclaimed, “You don’t on a submarine, a milk win silver; you lose gold.”
College World Series Baseball in the summer if provided a stark example. After the Texas Longhorns were beaten by Cal State Fullerton for the championship, the Texas team declined to attend the awards ceremony where they would have received the runner-up trophy. This snub caused a lot of people to brand the Longhorns
as sore losers. Eventually Texas coach Augie Garrido issued a formal apology, but the original boycott of the ceremony demonstrated that many second-placers really don’t want to cheer the winners. If they can’t win, they’d prefer not to be “good losers.” There will be a time in everyone’s life when things will not be a
“win”. That’s a fact. But, there’s one thing worse than a loser, it’s a “quitter.” When we do lose, as we will on some thing at some time, health, wealth or relationship, we don’t quit. We allow the experience to make us more wise, more perceptive, better able to make the next attempt successful. That’s the Christian. Never worthless and never
JEFFERSON CITY-Unemployment figures for the month of September were decidedly mixed in the five southwest Missouri counties that the Democrat tracks. Three of the counties lost jobs, and the same three saw declining numbers in their labor forces. Jasper County reported 1,035 new jobs along with 1,021 new faces in the labor force. This was sufficient to lower its September unemployment rate to 5.2 percent, down from
August’s 5.3. Dade County added 170 new jobs while its labor force increased by almost an identical figure, 169. This dropped its unemployment rate to 5.4 percent, down from 5.6 percent in August. Barton County was among the three area counties that lost jobs in September. It had 147 fewer jobs, while at the same time 155 dropped out of its labor force. This softened its increase in employment rate to 6.6 percent, up 0.1 of a point from August. Cedar County reported
a loss of 64 jobs in September. Coupled with a loss of 97 from its labor force, Cedar County’s unemployment rate dropped half a point from 5.6 percent to 5.1. Vernon County lost 28 jobs, and its labor force declined by 55. This brought its unemployment rate down to 5.0 percent, the lowest of any of the five counties. Missouri’s unemployment rate in September remained steady at 6.3 percent. The national rate inched downward to 5.9 percent, a decline of 0.2 from September.
In neighboring Kansas, the statewide unemployment rate inched downward to 4.8 percent from the 4.9 which it had reported for the preceding three months. All three of the counties bordering the state line nearest Bar-
ton County experienced modest declines in their rates. Crawford reported 4.7, down from 5.3 in August. Cherokee came in at 4.2 percent, a drop of 0.7 in September, and Bourbon declined 0.5 of a point to 3.9 percent.
GREENFIELD-The Dade County Commission on September 22 was called to order at 9 a.m. by Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel. Also present were Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell, Western Commissioner David Rusch and County Clerk Melinda Wright. The September income/ expense report was received from the University Extension. A call was received by the commission from Renee Rowe, wanting to speak to them regarding the sheriff. She was told that all complaints needed to be in writing. Linda Crane called the commission regarding some township
questions. Gary Sholder called regarding a pond that is being redone. He is wanting to pump the pond water across the road and into a ditch. This will require that the road be closed for the day. It was requested by the commission that the bus and mail run be made before this occurred. A complaint was received on S. Dade 217 and they were referred to the township. A complaint was also received on S. Dade 175. Stefanie Davis met with the commission regarding a plan for the township. Jill Scheidt with University Extension met with the commission
regarding the regional meeting to be held in Greene County. Maxwell will attend on behalf of the commission. Ben and Dustin with PC Net met with the commission regarding the computer/software system and a maintenance plan. The September 15 minutes were unanimously approved as corrected. A complaint was received regarding W. Dade 44. The commission traveled to check on a culvert complaint on S. Dade 175, a road complaint on S. Dade 173 and a culvert on S. Dade 173. The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m., to meet again on September 29.
The Hospice Compassus program serving Joplin, Lamar and the surrounding areas recognized Danny Mullins during National Pastoral Care Week, October 19-25, for providing the highest level of spiritual care
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September unemployment figures mixed across area By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer
Road complaints are main concern of Dade County Commission
Dade County Commission questions health department food ordinances GREENFIELD-Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel called the Dade County Commission to order at 9 a.m. on September 29. Others in attendance were Eastern Commissioner Dallas Maxwell, Western Commissioner David Rusch and County Clerk Melinda Wright. A motion was made and unanimously passed to approve the September 22 minutes as corrected. An ordinance pertaining to domestic violence shelter funding was reviewed and Ordinance 14-3 was
passed, adding a surcharge for court proceedings to benefit shelters. Pam Allen, director of the Dade County Health Department, met with the commission, as well as board members and individuals from the Springfield Department of Health and Senior Services, to discuss the food ordinance that the health department has adopted. The commission was needing clarification on a few of the items. The health department will make adjustments to the
food ordinance, for the commission to review. Soft match credits from MoDOT were received by the commission for the bridge on FR 223, in the amount of $100,769.29. The September bills were unanimously approved and the commission visited with Bob Schrader regarding township issues. They then traveled to N. Dade 237 to check on bridge construction. The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m., to meet again on October 6.
His already is. Now...take back your life! 1. Look again please at 1 Corinthians 15:57 (above). What hope does this passage give you in the midst of tragedy or a loss? How does it feel to know that in Christ, victory is promised as guaranteed? 2. As you think about your current circumstances and the ways in which you've asked God to help, what would you consider victory? Remember to leave room in your own expectations for His will to be done. 3. Pray and ask God to help you recognize victory, big and small, so that you do no miss all that He is doing in and through you during this difficult time. Be sure to thank Him in advance for giving you the victory through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior and knowing what the best outcome is. Some additional scripture readings to help are Psalm 121:1-2, Isaiah 51:11 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.
a quitter. The Apostle wrote, “Thou, therefore, endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” (IITim.2:3).
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RECORDS/LEGALS DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS
ART FORCE LAMAR-Services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Daniel Funeral Home for Arthur Rex “Art” Force, 94, Lamar, who died Thursday evening, Oct. 30, 2014, at Truman Healthcare Center, where he had been a resident for the past several weeks. Burial, with military honors, was in Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bar-
ton County Senior Center or Lamar First Christian Church, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.danielfuneralhome.net. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Dee Gage, Lamar; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nephews Lloyd Southern and wife Karen, Carl Junction and Robert Southern and wife Connie, Raytown; nieces Carolyn Depue, Fairland, Okla., Clara Faye Jackson, Carl Junction and Gail Taylor and husband Owen, Manchester and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra K. Mitchell; a brother, Earl Force and two sisters, Anna Southern and Mae Knapp. Mr. Force was born Aug. 25, 1920, in Car-
thage, to Arthur and Edith (Castor) Force. After graduating from Jasper High School he worked as a carpenter until joining the Army in 1942. As a soldier in the 4th Armored Division, he served in Normandy, North Frances, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe, was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart, five Bronze Stars and the Distinguished Unit Badge. He was a member of Lamar VFW Post 3691 and Disabled American Veterans. Working in the construction industry, he was a batch man and truck driver for a concrete plant. After retiring, he had time to devote to music. As a talented, self-taught fiddle player, he played with various groups including Barely Able. He was a member
of the First Christian Church of Lamar. He married Anna Belle Crossland on Oct. 26, 1952, in Joplin. She died March 29, 2001.
PHILLIP KINGSBURY GLADSTONE-Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Assembly of God in Lawson, for Phillip Charles Kingsbury, 81, Gladstone, who died Monday, Oct. 13, 2014. Survivors include his wife, Iris Jean (Clements) Kingsbury; two sons, Brandt and Devin and wife Donna and two grandchildren, Leah and Luke. Mr. Kingsbury was a retiree of Bayer Crop Science and a Korean War veteran.
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BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: November 10-14 MONDAYCubed sweet potatoes, buttered cheese, french fries, to- juice, egg roll, pineapple steak with rice and gra- peas, wheat roll, sliced mato juice, banana, cof- chunks, coffee/tea/milk. vy, hominy, broccoli and pears, coffee/tea/milk. fee/tea/milk. FRIDAY- Cook’s choice cheese, wheat roll, mixed WEDNESDAY- Chick- THURSDAY- Teriyaki – entree, vegetable, fruit, fruit, coffee/tea/milk. en sandwich or fish chicken with rice, ori- bread, dessert, coffee/tea/ TUESDAY- Pork chop, sandwich, macaroni and ental vegetables, orange milk.
MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder's Office: Robert Erwin Spencer, 43, Sheldon and Susan Marie Brooks, 37, Sheldon.
Eric Daniel Tuck, 24, Lamar and Candice Lynette Hare, Lamar. Jeffery Lyle Harris, 38, Golden City and Amanda Dawn Zuber, 34, Golden City. Benjamin Lee Cole, 25,
Wichita, Kan. and Tyanne Michelle Stutzman, 29, Wichita, Kan. Charles Stanley Timmons, 57, Lamar and Lisa Jane Anderson, 50, Lamar. Daniel Joseph Wagner, 31, Sheldon and Scotty
Ann Scoville, 31, Sheldon. Fernando I. Ramos Johns, 31, Siloam Springs, Ark. and Martisha Nichole Jenkins, 31, Lamar. Jeremy Dean Riley, 35, Liberal and Amber Jo Dodson, 30, Liberal.
Warranty Deed, filed October 8, 2014. Burton Investments, LLC to Lamar Mini Storage, LLC: Tract 1: A tract commencing 40 feet south and 208.71 feet west of the northeast corner of northwest quarter of southeast quarter of section 29, township 32, range 30, Barton County, Missouri, said point being on the south line of the right-ofway of U.S. Highway 160 and running thence south
208.71 feet, thence west 208.71 feet, thence north 208.71 feet, thence east 208.71 feet to the place of beginning. Tract 2: A tract commencing on the east line of the northwest quarter of southeast quarter of section 29, township 32, range 30, Barton County, Missouri, said point being 40 feet south of the northeast corner of said northwest quarter of southeast quarter and running thence south 208.71 feet, thence west 208.71 feet, thence north 208.71 feet, thence
east 208.71 feet along the south line of U.S. Highway 160 to the place of beginning. General Warranty Deed, filed October 8, 2014. Patricia D. Lamb and Ben Lamb and George A. Poindexter and Shirley Poindexter to James L. Yates and Rhonda S. Yates: A tract commencing 334 feet west and 71 feet north of the southeast corner of block 5 in M.N. Wills Fourth Addition to the City of Lamar, Missouri, and running thence north 80 feet, thence east
90.5 feet, thence south 80 feet, thence west 90.5 feet to the place of beginning. General Warranty Deed, filed October 9, 2014. Jerrad Eugene Ferris and Astra Ferris to Jonathan A. Rowell and Rabecca Rowell: All of lot 8 of Sharon's First Addition to the City of Lamar, and all of lot 11, in Sharron's Second Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. General Warranty Deed, filed October 9, 2014. Arlene Dennis to Kristi Yokley: A part of the northeast quarter of section 5, township 31, range 30, Barton County, Missouri. Special Warranty Deed, filed October 9, 2014. JP Morgan Chase Bank National Association to RUSS, LLC: Lot 2 in block 1, except 10 feet off the entire north side thereof, in Rice's Subdivision of lots 1 and 2, block 2, and lots 1 and 2, block 4, A. Cockrell's Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri.
PROPERTY TRANSFERS
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, JOHN C. WHEELER AND KARLA K. WHEELER, husband & wife, by Deed of Trust dated June 1, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Barton County, Missouri, on June 1, 2007 as document # 2007-890, conveyed to the Trustee therein, the following described real estate, situated in the County of Barton, State of Missouri, to wit: ALL OF A TRACT COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HUMPHREY’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LAMAR, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, THENCE WESTERLY 244.5 FEET, THENCE SOUTHERLY 45 FEET, THENCE WESTERLY 205 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE SOUTHERLY 195 FEET, THENCE WESTERLY 80 FEET, THENCE NORTHERLY 195 FEET, THENCE
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LAMAR VETERANS ARE INVITED TO A Chili and Soup Feed on Saturday, Nov. 8, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Lamar Elks Lodge, 58 NE 1st Lane. The feed is sponsored by the Lamar Elks and all veterans and their family members, as well as all Elks and their family members, are invited. Veterans eat free, while others make a donation. To get to the lodge take the EE exit from I-49, then drive south on the east outer road to the lodge. THE MISSOURIANS WILL BE IN CONCERT at Bethel Church on Sunday, Nov. 23, 6 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken. The Missourians are a southern gospel quartet based in Joplin and have been sharing the gospel in music for over 25 years. Bethel Church is located 2 ½ miles west of I-49 (71) on 126. All are invited to attend. THE ROTARY CLUB OF LAMAR WILL hold a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 8, 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the Lamar Elementary School Cafeteria. This will be all you can eat and will include pancakes and sausage, coffee, milk and juice. Advance tickets are $5 or $6 at the door. A COME AND GO GET TOGETHER WILL be held in observance of Dorothy Jean Faubion’s 90th birthday on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Barton County Senior Citizens Center in Lamar. The event is being hosted by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Please bring your thoughts and good wishes as your gifts. THE BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Nov. 18, 9:30 a.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library. The tentative agenda will include (1) financial report review including approval of bills paid, (2) minutes and (3) director’s report. A VETERANS’ DAY PROGRAM WILL BE hosted by the students and faculty of the Lockwood R-1 District on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m., in the high school gym. The program will honor all American veterans and their families. Lockwood FCCLA will serve refreshments for veterans and their families prior to the program at 9:45 a.m., in the high school cafeteria. THE LAMAR CITY OFFICES AND TATS will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans’ Day. There will be no sanitation service on this day. THE BARTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT will hold flu vaccine clinics on Thursday, Nov. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Please bring Medicare, Medicaid or other insurance cards. Not all insurance is accepted. Private pay is $25. For information call 417-682-3363. THE SHELDON HIGH SCHOOL GOVERNMENT class would like to invite the public to attend the annual Veterans’ Day Assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m., in the high school gym. Light refreshments will follow for veterans, their families and guests. THE LAMAR CLASS OF 2018 WILL HOST A tailgate before the football game on Friday, Nov. 7, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The cost is $5 and will include a chili or pulled pork loaded baked potato, dessert and drink. THE LAMAR CLASS OF 2018 WILL RAFFLE a Redneck Hay Bale Blind. Chances are one for $5 or five for $5. Tickets may be purchased at the south end of the Thomas M. O’Sullivan football stadium on Friday, Nov. 7, 6 p.m. through halftime. A CONCERT WITH DAVID AND BECKY Stoker of Second Chance Southern Gospel Music, will be performed Sunday, Nov. 9, 6 p.m., at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Lamar. SIGN-UP DEADLINE FOR THE 2014 BETA GAMMA Miss Merry Christmas Pageant has been extended to Friday, Nov. 7, by 5 p.m., at the Barton County Chamber of Commerce office. A $10 fee will be assessed. The pageant is set for December 5 and 6, at Thiebaud Auditorium. For information call 417682-3595. THE BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY WILL be closed on Veterans’ Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. They will reopen Wednesday at 10 a.m. THE JASPER SURVIVING SPOUSES WILL meet Wednesday, Nov. 12, 11:15 a.m., at the Senior Center. Lunch will be the center’s menu. Bring a poem about Thanksgiving. There will be Bingo. All are welcome. METRO WILL SERVE TAKEOUT BARBEQUE chicken, ribs and sausage on Sunday, Nov. 9, beginning at 12 noon, on the Legacy Farm & Lawn parking lot. Chicken and sausage are $10 and ribs are $12. THE RETIRED EDUCATORS OF THE Barton County Area will meet Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Lamar First Christian Church. The guest speaker will be Beth Reed, director of Maple Senior Living in Lamar. Remember to bring non-perishable items for Nathan’s Place. THE LUTHERAN WOMEN’S MISSIONARY League of St. Andrew Church in Stockton will host its seventh annual craft show and sale on Saturday, Nov. 8. Anyone interested in reserving a space should call the church office at 417-276-3511. EASTERLY 80 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 32, RANGE 31, IN THE CITY OF LAMAR, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. which conveyance was made to the Trustee therein in Trust, to secure the payment of a certain Note in said Deed of Trust described; and WHEREAS, default was made and still continues in the payment of said note; NOW, THEREFORE, at the request of the legal holder of said Notes, and pursuant to the provisions of said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Successor Trustee will sell the property above described, at public vendue, to the highest bidder for cash, at the West
front door of the Barton County Courthouse in the City of Lamar, Missouri, on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 between the hours of 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon and 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon, specifically at 1:00 p.m., for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. JAMES V. NICHOLS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE 206 West 10th Street Lamar, MO 64759 417-682-6003 NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. 1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector of the express
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LEGALS
Legals, continued from page 3B
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County, MISSOURI, the realty described in said deed BEGINNING; undersigned Successor of trust, to wit: ALSO, A TRACT COMMENCING AT A POINT 90 FEET EAST AND 15 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT ONE (1), IN WALSER`S SECOND ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LIBERAL, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 140 FEET, THENCE EAST 70 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 140 FEET, THENCE WEST 70 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING.. Substitute Trustee
A TRACT COMMENCING AT A POINT 20 FEET EAST AND 15 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT ONE (1), OF WALSER`S SECOND ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LIBERAL, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 140 FEET, THENCE EAST 70 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 140 FEET, THENCE WEST 70 FEET TO THE PLACE OF
TRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Tracy Trammell, Leeanna Trammell, husband and wife dated 03/23/2007, and recorded on 03/26/2007 Document 2007-502 in In Re: Tracy Trammell, the office of the Recorder Leeanna Trammell, of Deeds for Barton husband and wife permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 10-22,29,11-5,12-4tc
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Trustee, will on 11/24/2014 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
Corporation SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE www.substitutetrusteecorp. com Published in the Lamar Democrat File #: TRATRNO2 First publication date 10/29/2014 10-29,11-5,12,19-4tc In Re: Howard L. Schutz TRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Howard L. Schutz dated 05/05/2006, and recorded on 05/09/2006 Document 2006-770 in the
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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS Legals, continued from page 4B office of the Recorder of Deeds for Barton County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 11/24/2014 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: A TRACT DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION NINE (9), TOWNSHIP THIRTY- ONE (31), RANGE THIRTY-
ONE (31), IN BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 24 RODS, THENCE EAST 20 RODS, THENCE NORTH 24 RODS, THENCE WEST 20 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING.. Substitute Trustee Corporation SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE www.substitutetrusteecorp. com Published in the Lamar Democrat File #: SCHHOOCW First publication date 10/29/2014 10-29,11-5,12,19-4tc
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Cards of Thanks The family of Mabel Willis would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, cards, calls, flowers, food, donations and acts of kindness, both during her illness and since her passing. It is appreciated more than you will ever know. Special Notices
Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Sunday, 5 p.m., in the basement of Lamar Memorial Hall, 1104 Broadway. All meetings are nonsmoking.
Public Auctions
Veterans Day Coin Auction 6:30pm Tuesday, November 11 at Border Town Auction House, Mindenmines. (620) 423-6600. Services Offered
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings - Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., 1104 Appliance Repair. ApBroadway, Memorial pliance parts. Miller’s Hall Basement. Country Corner. 417884-2684.
Lamar reserves the right to Barton County Health Dept. accept or reject any or all is taking bids for someone bids. to wash outside screens and 11-5,12-2tc windows. NOTICE OF See Linda Talbott, 1301 E. TRUSTEE’S SALE 12th St., Lamar, Mo. WHEREAS ROBERT 11-5,12-2tc L. CABLE and LORI S. The City of Lamar is taking CABLE, husband and wife, sealed bids for a 1994 Ford by their Deed of Trust dated Ranger, as is. The truck March 9, 2005 and recorded presently has 67,000 miles. in the Office of the Recorder It can be seen in the back of Deeds of Barton County, Thiebaud parking lot. Bids Missouri, as Document to be submitted to Traci #2005-383, conveyed to Cox, City Clerk, no later GEORGE D. NICHOLS, than 4pm on November 14, the undersigned Trustee, 2014. Envelopes should be the following described sealed and marked “Ford real estate, situated in the Truck Bid”. Questions: County of Barton, State of Traci Cox/Ron Hager at Missouri, to wit: 417-682-5554. The City of
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THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION THREE (3), TOWNSHIP THIRTYONE (31), RANGE THIRTY-ONE (31), BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. which conveyance was made to the undersigned Trustee in Trust, to secure the payment of a certain Note in said Deed of Trust described; and WHEREAS default was made and still continues in the payment of said note; NOW, THEREFORE, at the request of the legal holder of said Note, and pursuant to the provisions
of said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Trustee will sell the property above described, at public vendue, to the highest bidder for cash, at the west front door of the Barton County Courthouse in the City of Lamar, Missouri, on December 2, 2014, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon and 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at 1 :30 p.m., for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. /s/ George D. Nichols GEORGE D. NICHOLS, Trustee 11-5,12,19,26-4tc
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AREA NEWS Truck, train crash west of Lockwood
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By CLETIS MCCONNELL ES44C4 train when a Greenfield Vedette southbound 2012 Interreporter national Harvester 4020, driven by Charles. W. A 66-year-old Lock- McGuire, pulled into the wood man was seri- path of the oncoming ously injured at 10:30 train, the Missouri State a.m., Monday, Oct. 27, Highway Patrol reports. in a train-truck crash McGuire was transporton County Road 41, one ed by Mercy Air to Cox mile west of Lockwood in South in Springfield for Dade County. treatment. Housh was not Ronnie L. Housh, 39, injured in the accident. of Springfield, was west- “McGuire was not wearbound in a 2012 GE ing a seat belt. Housh was
exempt,” the patrol states. The truck was totaled and left at the scene to be removed later. The train received minor damage and was driven from the scene. Investigating the accident was Trooper L.E. Rawson, assisted by Trooper M.R. Cook of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and also assisted by the Dade County Sheriff Department.
By CLETIS MCCONNELL Shortly, the truck Greenfield Vedette moved closer and ultiReporter mately forced him to run into the ditch. The truck On Sunday, Oct. 12, at stopped and Snider spoke about 2 p.m., Kenneth with the driver who apM. Snider, while dressed peared agitated. The man in running type cloth- in the white truck asked ing, training for a mara- who he was and what thon and running east was he doing? Snider on County Road 182, told him he was training just outside Lockwood, for a marathon. The man had an experience he will replied by cursing inconever forget. herently at Snider and he According to a proba- became more agitated. ble cause statement filed, While he was standing Snider approached the at the door of the drivintersection of County er’s truck, Snider ask the Road 93, where there gentleman to please calm was a residence, ran past down and this is when the residence and turned the man struck him in north on County Road the face. 95. Shortly after, while The man then exited running north on Coun- the truck, retrieved a ty Road 95 approximately rifle and held it on Snidone quarter mile north er. Snider backpedaled of County Road 182, all the while, telling the Snider realized a truck man to calm down. The approached from his man told Snider to run rear. Snider believed it to and fired several times in be friends messing with front of him. Snider ran him. The white truck north on County Road pulled beside Snider and 95, while the man continparalleled his running for ued to follow him and fire a short distance. Snider the rifle at him several stated he did not know times. He could hear the the person in the pickup, bullets impacting close to but waved at him. him, feeling a sting to the
side of his lower right leg transported to the Dade armed criminal action tigated by Sergeant Jason at the same time. County Jail and charged and resisting arrest. B. Trammell, Missouri Ultimately, Snider was with first degree assault, The case is being inves- State Highway Patrol. able to elude the man by running and hiding behind a nearby residence, where he contacted a friend by phone and left the area. Snider contacted Dade County 911 at 2:09 p.m., reported the incident and what had happened to him. Investigating officers found evidence consistent with the statement Snider gave them. Later, officers contacted the man who was in his yard. When they asked him about the incident, he offered no initial or defensible version of the incident. Snider was present in a nearby vehicle and personally identified the man as the person who shot at him. An arrest of resident Jackie L. Dickerson was attempted. He resisted and an officer deployed a taser to subdue Dickerson. A brown semiautomatic .22 rifle was recovered at the residence. Dickerson was
Marathon runner escapes confrontation without serious injuries
Construction continues on 1st Street bridge
Photos for Lamar Democrat by Michael O'Sullivan The heavy rains that were received several weeks ago, combined with "somewhat" less than ideal fill dirt, caused ramp construction delays at the 1st Street bridge. However, the scheduled completion has not required pushing back. These pictures illustrate the activity of completing the fill of the east ramp and the second picture is the placement of the base rock for the asphalt pavement that was scheduled to start Monday night, Oct. 27, taking three days. Tuesday, Oct. 28, a second crew arrived to "frame and pour" the bridge barriers. Finally, the dirt crew will return and finish and seed the ramp's exposed dirt.
Grain, continued from page 1B in far less time. Moisture content of grain likely will be higher than normal this year. This creates the possibility of increased “crusting” and carbon dioxide poisoning in bins. Crusting creates a firm but unstable top layer of grain that may feel like a hard surface for walking. Flowing grain beneath the crust can quickly engulf and suffocate someone. Fermentation of wet grain produces large amounts of carbon dioxide. Too much carbon dioxide in the blood can slow down breathing and cause drowsiness, headaches and even death by suffocation. Reduce hazards by opening manholes and doors to force air through the bin. If you find yourself trapped in grain, cup your hands around your mouth and nose to create an air pocket, Funkenbusch
says. This may give you enough time for someone to rescue you. If possible, move to the edge of the bin. Try to get to the inside ladder of the bin. Do not attempt to rescue someone who has become entrapped. Many fatal grain bin accidents involve more than one death because wouldbe rescuers become entrapped themselves. Call 911, turn off the auger or conveyor belt, and turn on fans to increase ventilation. Gather items that emergency personnel can use to keep grain away from the victim. Funkenbusch makes these recommendations: * Develop a “zero entry” mentality. Stay out of the bin. If you have to check the grain, don’t go alone. * Tell others that you are going into the bin. This prevents them from turn-
ing on the auger while you are in the bin. * Check the lockout control devices on the auger before entering the bin. * Wear a safety harness and have a trained observer with you. * Do not enter bins while grain is being loaded and unloaded. Wait until the dust clears so you can clearly see your footing before entering. For more information see the MU Extension publication “Safe Storage and Handling of Grain” (G1969), available for free download atextension. missouri.edu/p/G1969. Show-Me Farm Safety at farmsafety.mo.gov/safetytopics/grain offers information and videos. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration offers information on grain handling safety at www.osha.gov/SLTC/ grainhandling.