Final � lings for city o� ces and county boardsBy RICHARD COOPERDemocrat sta� writer

� ere appears to be plenty of competition for city elective o� ces in the forthcoming April 8 elections in Barton County and sur-rounding area. However, that doesn’t apply to Lamar and Lamar Heights. Only incum-bents � led for re-election in those juris-dictions. In Lamar, Max Simmons � led in Ward 1, Steve Gilkey in Ward 2, Joey Bron-son in Ward 3, and Harold VanDeMark in Ward 4. In Lamar Heights, only Jim Soma � led in Ward 1 and Erin Miller in Ward 2.

Liberal has competition for every o� ce on the ballot. Incumbent mayor Jimmy Smith is seeking another term, but he faces challenges from Dorothy Rose Walker and Mike Strawmeyer. In Ward 1, incumbent Patsy Yount will be facing Kyle Wiles. In Ward 2, a new face will appear on the board of aldermen since the incumbent didn’t � le. � e two candidates to � ll the seat are Con-nie Fast King and Carolyn M. May� eld.

Golden City will have a race for mayor. Incumbent Henry Lopez will face Di-xie Shaw Taylor, who is a former alder-man. Nini Hayden is the only candidate in Ward 1, and incumbent Mark Palmer the only candidate in Ward 3. Ward 2 has in-cumbent Sara Beerly running against Lori Stump.

In Mindenmines, where their board of aldermen is elected at large, three candi-dates are seeking the two seats that must be � lled. � ey are incumbents Jody Pryor

and Mike Gebelin, and the third candidate is Robert Brumback.

� e village of Milford must � ll four seats on its board of trustees. � ree seats are for full two-year terms, and only the incum-bents � led. � ey are Donna Holt, Cli� Hazard, and Joyce DeMent. � e fourth seat is a vacancy caused by a resignation. Filing for the remaining one year of the term is Gerald Peters.

Sheldon has four candidates seeking two seats on its at large board of alder-men. Cheryl Bogart and Joshua Lamb are incumbents and will face challenges from Perry W. Fowler and Joe Bruzuchowski.

In Lockwood, the race is in the East Ward where Lou Ann Dennis and Harry Charles are challenging incumbent Russ Nentrup. Dennis Bench is unopposed in the West Ward.

Jasper has races on both its wards. � e East Ward pits Paul M. “Dusty” Nelson against Rick Good. Neither is an incum-bent, but Nelson is a former mayor. In the West Ward, Russell Selvey faces Ruth Bat-son; Selvey is the incumbent.

Green� eld has races for mayor and for the North Ward seat. Incumbent Mayor George Wynes is being challenged by James Evans, and in the North Ward in-cumbent John Pugh faces Clara Murray. Kelly May� eld is unopposed in the South Ward, and incumbent Kathy Harrington is unopposed for another term as collector.

For county boards, only incumbents � led. Karen Wegener � led for the single seat to be � lled on the hospital board, and Cheryl Wood and Bob Holt � led for the two seats on the ambulance board, Wood in district 3 and Holt in district 6.

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By MELODY METZGERLamar Democrat

� e deadline is nearing for Valentine’s Day Sweet-ies to appear in the Febru-ary 12 edition of the Lamar Democrat. � is has been a very popular section in year’s past and hopes are that it will continue to be this year, and in coming years. � is is the prime opportunity for grandparents to brag on and show o� their grandchildren, which from � rst hand experi-ence is easy to do.

In order for us to publish these Valentines all we need is a picture of the child, or children, their name, age and where they reside, as well as the grandparent’s names and where they live. Forms are available at the Democrat of-� ce. Many people do not real-ize that we have moved from our old location, but we did last July and are comfortably settled in at 100 E. 11th St., just o� the southeast corner of the Lamar Square. � e cost is $15 per Valentine, unless there are several children, then it would cost according to the size.

Valentines can also be e-mailed to us with the above information, as well as the picture, at info@lamardemo-crat.com. � e deadline is Friday, Feb. 7, so make sure to get those grandchildren represented. For more infor-mation you can reach me at 417-682-5529, ext. 60.

All help is appreciatedBy MELODY METZGER

Lamar Democrat

Parents, if you are proud of your child and would like to share their accomplishments through pictures to be pub-lished in the Lamar Demo-crat, please feel free to submit them to us. � is can be in regards to sports, academics or any feat that you feel they need to be recognized for.

It is of utmost importance to us that the entire com-munity is included, so this is not only for Lamar individu-als, but also the surrounding towns.

Pictures, as well as a little something about the event, can be brought to our o� ce at 100 E. 11th St., in Lamar, or e-mailed to us at info@see HELP, page 6A

Lamar Super 8 recognized by TripAdvisor

By MELODY METZGERLamar Democrat

Lamar Super 8 has been rec-ognized with another much deserved award, � e 2014 Travelers Choice Award for Bargains in the United States. � is award is through TripAd-visor, who rates the top hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts throughout the nation. Out of literally millions of these types of establishments, Lamar’s Su-per 8 was ranked No. 10.

Gina Little, who is owner of

the Super 8, along with her parents, Lon and Virginia Frieden, would like to espe-cially thank their employees for all of their hard work. Without them, this award would not have been possible as they are the driving force behind Lamar Super 8’s suc-cess.

A special thanks as well to all guests of Lamar Super 8 for their patronage over the years, and for taking time out of their schedules to review the property on TripAdvisor.

D.A.R.E. graduation

Lamar Democrat/Richard CooperD.A.R.E. graduation (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) was held, January 21, in Thiebaud Auditorium. All 108 � fth

graders had to write essays on the subject. Essay winners were, left to right, Lexi Phipps, daughter of Scott and Joyce Phipps; Kara Morey, daughter of Kent and Melissa Morey; and Kaitlyn Davis, daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Davis. Ethan Pittsenbarger, son of Rusty and Amy Pittsenbarger, was the teachers’ choice to receive the special Darren Award. Sponsoring � fth grade teachers were Darlene Hayes and Jessica Stahl. Sgt. Greg Evans and D.A.R.E. mascot Darren (oval picture) helped pass out certi� cates and awards. Evans is now a retired reserve o� cer, who taught the D.A.R.E. class for many years. The program concluded with a group picture of the D.A.R.E. graduating class of 2013-14.

Candidates for area boards of educationBy RICHARD COOPERDemocrat sta� writer

� is is the year that three seats be-come vacant on seven-member boards of education in Missouri. � at, alone, adds to the number of persons � ling for school boards, but this year also seems to be a time of more intense interest in elementary and secondary education. At least the number of candidates seeking

seats on area school boards would seem to indicate so. Only one area school district has only three candidates seeking seats on its board. Some districts have as many as eight candidates.

Lamar R-I has three incumbents who have � led; they are Arty Torbeck, Charles Winslow, and Kurt Swartz. Four additional candidates will be on the ballot, Justin Og-den, Chris M. Davey, Kevin Duncan, and see CANDIDATES, page 4A

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Coonfoot & Vicinity

By LOUISE OTT

Peeking out the door this early Monday morn-ing I see sunshine and there is no wind just now.

Nathaniel Hudson spent Saturday with Lou-ise Ott while his mother, Vanessa Hudson, was at work. We had dinner together and Nathaniel’s favorite foods are maca-roni and cheese and piz-za.

Gary and Judy Nelson, Michael Nelson and Ella Mae Turpen enjoy going to dinner on Sunday at a restaurant.

Arbry Winans, Ray and Tristan, Ray and Nicole Winans and Elvin Wi-nans and Durella were visitors of Marie Winans.

Jane Moss visited Lou-ise Ott and we played Double 9 Dominoes. That’s always fun.

Remember, the big bridge south of Alba is now open. It’s so nice to go straight through, instead of detouring to other roads to 96 Hwy.

Steve Patterson, pastor of Alba Friends Church non-profit organization, appreciates any dona-tions from anyone. Call him or his cell phone at 417-793-3308 or home phone, 1-417-525-6107 and he will tell you days he’s open for lunches at 212 Main in Alba.

It’s interesting at the four way stop in Alba. It shows all stop.

We want to extend sympathy to all of Nao-ima Nichols’ families, as funeral services for Bert Nichols Sr. were Thurs-day at the First Baptist Church in Carthage.

SheldonBy DARLENE

SHERIDAN

Sympathy is extended to the family of Charles “Ed” Leavell, age 70, who passed away following a long illness. Commit-tal rites were January 20 in the Sheldon Cemetery with Pastor Jerod Lamb officiating.

So much illness around Sheldon with many con-fined to their homes with congestion and stomach flu.

The power outages Sat-urday afternoon sent everyone scurrying for coal oil lamps or flash-light, as we were expect-ing a long time of outage. We were quite thankful when power was restart-ed about 5:30 p.m. A spe-cial thanks to the workers who restored power to the area.

Jim and Delores Honey of Carthage stopped by for a short visit with me Sunday morning as they were in route to Kansas City.

The Vision Committee met Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m., at the Donald-son Building, where all were brought up to date with the progress for the presentation at Drury. Those present were quite pleased with the video that was produced by Breanna Sheridan. The committee will travel to Springfield on Wednes-day, Jan. 22. The Drury team of students will be in Sheldon on Saturday, Jan. 25, for their tour of Sheldon.

Robert and Marlene Moran went to Colum-bia Friday, where Mar-lene was a delegate to the Missouri School Board Association meeting. She attended executive meet-

ings of the winter retreat from Friday to Sunday.

Vernon Cliffman was able to return home Fri-day evening after several days in a Joplin hospital and Barton County Me-morial Hospital for treat-ment for pneumonia.

Sheldon R-8 basket-ball teams have a very busy schedule this week due to make up games missed. Monday, Jan. 20, they hosted teams from Wheatland with the boys winning. Tuesday they traveled to Northeast Vernon County for two games. On January 23 Sheldon hosted teams from Miami and January 24 was Sheldon home-coming with Hume.

Homecoming activities were held during the eve-ning, with the crowning of homecoming queen af-ter the last game. Home-coming queen candidates were Melissa Handle and her escort Cody Hicks, Beth Spencer and escort Trenton Heckadon, Chel-sea Goodwin and escort Cory Bany and Morgan Compton and escort Reed Worsley. The girls’ bas-ketball team sponsored Melissa, the cheerleaders sponsored Beth, the Stu-dent Council sponsored Chelsea and the boys’ basketball team spon-sored Morgan. Crown bearers were Rylee Good-win and Brady Swink. The 2013 queen, Destiny Shelton and her escort Tristan Hart, crowned the new queen.

For-get-me-notsBy GAIL LEAMING

Finally I got all my Christmas decorations down, especially the tree

outside. It was just too-o-o cold. Driving the other day to El Dorado, I started to notice that you could sure tell how long this winter has been bat-tling us. I would go past one house and see Christ-mas decorations and then another with Halloween. Some would be mixed. I even saw one that was a fall decoration with a scarecrow. Too cold to go out, I guess, to take down.

I look around my yard and fallen limbs were ev-erywhere. I was waiting for a warm day to clean and burn. The first warm day Ron goes down to work on the house west of us instead, and chain saws all day and now wants to have me help stack wood. I didn’t understand why we couldn’t work in our yard. Then he tells me that the last limbs he sawed and the tree that fell down in the ice had dis-appeared. Someone came and took it all, even the little twigs. He thought they might want more wood. I told him to put a sign in the front yard that said “Free wood ... Help yourself.” He thought if people thought it was all right they wouldn’t be back. It is a funny world out there.

At El Dorado was a re-ally good quilt show with over 40 quilts and it was free. Went to Neosho Fri-day to 114 Cafe to play bluegrass. Guess they are going to try this on Fri-days. By the way the Dal-ton Gang has their new CDs if anyone is inter-ested. Went to Red Oak 2 Saturday. A good bunch showed up with a lot of spirit. Carol VanDey is recovering from shoul-der surgery and so is Chi Chi Steele. Enjoyed the report of Cesare Keeman of spoiling the Steele’s pet dog while doing chores.

Keep up the good work. Making weekly trips to

Springfield to take Ron to have treatments on his shoulder for the shak-ing. All the meds and doctors haven’t done as much as needles it seems for his shaking. People are always saying Ron and I travel a lot. Guess the truck driving put us in that mode. Anyway, someone sent this to me and I thought it fit. May-be you too. Travel Plans for 2014: I have been in many places, but I've never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you can't go alone. You have to be in  Cahoots with some-one. I've also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there. I have, however, been in Sane. They don't have an airport; you have to be driven there. I have made several trips there, thanks to my children, friends, family and work.

I would like to go to Conclusions, but you have to jump, and I'm not too much on physical ac-tivity anymore. I have also been in Doubt. That is a sad place to go, and I try not to visit there too of-ten. I've been in Flexible, but only when it was very important to stand firm. Sometimes I'm in Capa-ble, and I go there more often as I'm getting older. One of my favorite places to be is in Suspense! It really gets the adrenalin flowing and pumps up the old heart!  At my age I need all the stimuli I can get! I may have been in Continent, and I don't remember what country I was in. It's an age thing. They tell me it is very wet and damp there.

Aren’t these propane prices going crazy? We were told it goes up 12 to 20 cents a day, but one day I think it went up

over a dollar. I can’t figure out why. They still have plenty of high priced gas and this is a byproduct. I know that the country is in a cold spell, but really, they have always had cold spells and have plenty of storage. When it goes over four dollars on the stock market you know it isn’t dropping below that very soon. At least until the Wall Street boys stop playing the game. But of course that is just me talking. We are starting to cut wood for ourselves so my little stove will get a work out. I feel sorry for those that don’t have a heating stove for wood or the wood to put in it. Hopefully it won’t be cold much longer. We always check on the date of Eas-ter for the last cold snap and we could not have much more cold. Hope that is true this year. Stay warm. I did this week-end with burning brush, but now the wind has come. Heard all over the news about the 30 mile back east last month, but haven’t heard anything about our 50 on anything but local. Go figure.

Maxine’s Musings

By MAXINE MORIN

I can hardly believe that the first month of 2014 is almost history, there be-ing only two days left in January. I was a patient in Barton County Memo-rial Hospital for five days earlier this month. Been home a week, but have

“Conservationmeans development

as much as itdoes protection.”

CLUB NOTESLAMAR

COUNTRY CLUBWINTER

BRIDGE CLUBRosalee Potter was the

hostess Tuesday, Jan. 21. Margaret Wattenbarger won first, with Betty Gideon taking second.

The hostess for Tuesday, Jan. 28, is Sondra Riegel. The hostess on Tuesday, Feb. 4, will be Dorothy Roberts.

CHANGE CLUBA healthy tip from the

Change Club,Got your dairy today?Dairy products provide

calcium, vitamin D, po-tassium, protein and oth-er important nutrients. Older children, teens, and adults need 3 cups* a day, while children 4 to 8 years old need 2½ cups, and children 2 to 3 years old need 2 cups per day.

10 tips to help you eat and drink more fat-free or low-fat dairy foods

1. “Skim” the fat.Drink fat-free (skim) or

low-fat (1%) milk. If you currently drink whole milk, gradually switch to lower fat versions.

This change cuts calo-ries but doesn’t reduce calcium or other essential nutrients.

2. Boost potassium and vitamin D, and cut sodium.

Choose fat-free or low-fat milk or yogurt more often than cheese. Milk and yogurt have more po-tassium and less sodium than most cheeses. Also, almost all milk and many yogurts are fortified with vitamin D.

3. Top off your meals.Use fat-free or low-fat

milk on cereal and oat-meal. Top fruit salads and baked potatoes with low-fat yogurt instead of higher fat toppings such as sour cream.

4. Choose cheeses with less fat.

Many cheeses are high in saturated fat. Look for “reduced-fat” or “low-fat” on the label. Try different

brands or types to find the one that you like.

5. What about cream cheese?

Regular cream cheese, cream, and butter are not part of the dairy food group. They are high in saturated fat and have little or no calcium.

6. Ingredient switches.When recipes such as

dips call for sour cream, substitute plain yogurt. Use fat-free evaporated milk instead of cream, and try ricotta cheese as a substitute for cream cheese.

7. Choose sweet dairy foods with care.

Flavored milks, fruit yo-gurts, frozen yogurt, and puddings can contain a lot of added sugars. These added sugars are empty calories. You need the nu-trients in dairy foods—

not these empty calories.8. Caffeinating?If so, get your calcium

along with your morn-ing caffeine boost. Make or order coffee, a latte, or cappuccino with fat-free or low-fat milk.

9. Can’t drink milk?If you are lactose in-

tolerant, try lactose-free milk, drink smaller amounts of milk at a time, or try soymilk (soy bever-age). Check the Nutrition Facts label to be sure your soymilk has about 300 mg of calcium. Calcium in some leafy greens is well absorbed, but eating several cups each day to meet calcium needs may be unrealistic.

10. Take care of your-self and your family.

Parents who drink milk and eat dairy foods show their kids that it is im-portant. Dairy foods are especially important to build the growing bones

of kids and teens. Rou-tinely include low-fat or fat-free dairy foods with meals and snacks—for everyone’s benefit.

*What counts as a cup in the Dairy Group? 1 cup of milk or yo-gurt, 1 1⁄2 ounces of natural cheese, or 2 ounces of processed cheese.

STONE CLUBCrystal Dockery hosted

the January 22 meeting of the Stone Club, with eight members pres-ent, Clara Bell McDon-ald, Doris Titsworth, Terri Finn, Mary Leivan, Claude Dean McDonald, Crystal Dockery, Lynda Hardman and Mary Ann Leivan. Claude Dean’s daughter, Patty Baugh, was a guest.

The meeting was opened with the flag sa-lute, devotional and roll call answered with “Your Coldest Memories”. Quite an assortment of recollec-

tions were shared.Officers for 2014 elected

at the December meet-ing were Mary Ann Lei-van, president/treasurer; Doris Titsworth, vice president and Clara Bell McDonald, secretary and correspondence.

The meeting adjourned for refreshments and vis-iting.

The next meeting will be held February 26, at the home of Clara Bell McDonald.

see MUSINGS, page 3A

Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO www.lamardemocrat.com Wednesday, January 29, 2014 • 3A

FRIENDS & FAMILYYoung to

celebrate 90th birthday

Vern Young of La-mar, who has been a singer of country/blue-grass music for over 70 years, will celebrate his 90th birthday on Feb-ruary 10.

A� er retirement from the federal gov-ernment in Utah, Vern moved to Lamar at the age of 65, hired musi-cians for a band and a� er a 15 year hiatus went back into his long-time love, coun-try/bluegrass music. He has been voted SPBGMA’s Midwest Traditional Singer 11 times, plus he has been voted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and is a member of the New York State Coun-try Music Hall of Hon-or. In 2012 Vern re-ceived a proclamation

from Missouri Gover-nor Jay Nixon for his over 70 years of con-tributing to country/bluegrass/gospel mu-sic. � e proclamation was presented to Vern before a large crowd at a bluegrass festival in Clinton.

Being blessed with good health, Vern and his wife Opal will be staying at the Coun-tryside RV Park in Donna, Texas until the middle of March.

Vern would enjoy re-ceiving cards and let-ters from friends, fans and well-wishers. � ey may be sent to Vern Young, c/o Country-side RV Park, Lot 153, 100 N. Valley View Rd., Donna, Texas 78537 or Vern Young, P.O. Box 93, Lamar, MO 64759.

The Dancers Studio presented their annual holiday recital on Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, at the Carthage Auditorium. Celebrating “The Nutcracker 2013” are, front row, Rowan Parks and Brenna Morey; back row, Kara Morey, Rae Crossley, Maddie Je� ries and Kaitlyn Davis.

Area dancers perform in � e Nutcracker 2013

The Dancers Studio in Carthage performed “The Nutcracker 2013” on December 14 and 15, 2013. The recital was a modern twist on the classic ballet. Performers from the Lamar area included, front row, Rowan Parks, Brenna Morey and Kelci Pattison; back row, Rae Crossley, Megan Pattison, Kara Morey, Dancers Studio owner Inez Gipson, Kaitlyn Davis and Maddie Je� ries.

Prom dress consignment sale to be held by LHS Class of 2018

� e Lamar High School Class of 2018 will have a prom dress consignment sale on Saturday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at

the Blue Top Quilt Shop, located at the corner of I49 and Hwy. 160 (across from McDonalds). � ere will be space available for

trying on dresses of all sizes, colors, lengths and styles.

� e class is also in need of dresses to sell. � ey

are charging $10 for the � rst dress and $5 for each dress a� er that. You set the price and they will sell it for you and col-lect the money. An ex-ample would be, some-one brings in a dress and gives the class a $10 dona-tion. For that $10 they sell the dress at the price set and the individual gets the money from the sale, with the $10 going to the class to help with future fundraising projects.

� ey will also accept shoes and jewelry if someone is selling a dress. � ey will be accepting dresses at the quilt shop on � ursday, Feb. 13 and Friday, Feb. 14, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

For information call or text Nikki Brand at 417-214-2061. � ey are hop-ing to make this an an-nual event to help fund future class projects.

Musings, continued from page 2A

not accomplished much except � x meals for Ed-die. Of course I ate with him.

Congratulations to Dwayne and Sandy Sprouls. � e Sprouls cel-ebrated their 40th wed-ding anniversary with a reception January 25, at the Grand Event Center

in Jasper.Vern Young will reach

his 90th birthday on Feb-ruary 10. He would be happy to receive a card. At the present Vern is in Texas. His address is in the Briefs. Congratula-tions, Vern.

For a change I have been cooking Malt-O-Meal for

breakfast. Knowing it’s processed from wheat made me think of the “good ole days” when I was a kid on the farm. We ate oatmeal a lot of the time for breakfast. I remember one year we ground wheat using an old co� ee grinder. � e old time co� ee grinders were mounted on a box with a cup shaped top to hold the co� ee beans. � e operator turned a handle, which caused the cogs to revolve together that ground the contents. Our mother cooked the ground wheat sorta’ like rice. I liked mine with real cream and sugar. In later years, as I was look-ing in the cereal section of a food market, I was surprised to see packages of “cracked wheat”. We live and learn.

Remember to pray for the safety of our military troops. Until next time…

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By MELODY METZGERLamar Democrat

Is anyone else as ready for spring as I am? This winter has been particu-larly brutal as far as the bitter cold and the fluc-tuation of temperatures. One’s body doesn’t have time to adapt, as it doesn’t know from one day to the next if it’s going to be cold or colder! If it would stay consistent then maybe we could adjust, but one day it is in the 50’s, then the next day it plummets to the 20’s or even below. I moved here in 1981 and this is the first time I remember it ever being this much of a see-saw. It could be worse, I sup-

pose, we could be further north, but even the south is getting it now. Hous-ton, Texas was supposed to have ice and that is one town that definitely is not set up for those types of conditions.

As I was sitting there feeling sorry for myself because I am stuck in sub-zero temperatures, or so it seems, I went to check my e-mail and there it was… the magic words, “MLB All Star Summer 2014”. My entire demeanor defi-nitely perked up as I saw this and thought, oh my gosh, it’s only a few weeks until the start of spring training! How exciting is that? If baseball’s around

the corner, then it must be getting that much closer to spring! I hope to take in at least one Cardi-nal game this year. And yes, Phil, if you’re reading this, it is a hint; it's going to be another great sea-son!

Who doesn’t love spring and the newness that it brings? Spring has always been my favorite time of the year. We emerge from our cocoons and our dens to take in daylight, fresh air and sunshine. What a wonderful feeling. Noth-ing feels better than to have the sun beating down on you after a long, drawn out winter. Per-sonally, my favorite thing to do is sit in the car with the windows up, a little chill in the air but feeling the sun shine down on me. I know in essence it is the Greenhouse Effect, but I guess I must be a plant because I definitely absorb that infrared radi-

ation and it energizes me like nothing else can.

Of course along with spring comes Easter and the rebirth of our Lord and Savior. What a glo-rious time to celebrate. There is nothing not to love about spring – the colors, sounds, sights, senses… everything is heightened. It’s like we come to life after a dark,

gloomy winter. The days are longer, the sun shines brighter and one’s spirits can’t help but be buoyed.

To bring in Spring I did manage to find a "new to me" used car at Molle's and boy oh boy is it fun to drive. It's a little bit sportier than I have ever had, with all the bells and whistles. I might figure out everything by next

year.  I can't wait to head north when the weather allows to get Kobyn's opinion. I hope he will think it's "cool', cuz I sure do. And to usher spring in right, it even has a sunroof so I'm looking forward to many days of soaking in the rays.

Hurry up spring, only 48 days, and boy am I ready!

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Honor rolls posted by Liberal Middle schoolLIBERAL-The second quar-

ter honor roll has been released by Liberal Middle School.

All A Honor rollEIGHTH GRADE- Kaylee

Daniels, Jacob Dermott, Rhian-non Morrow.

SEVENTH GRADE- Mala-nee Beaman, Mary Bean, Faith McThompson, Delaney Miller, Madelyn Wahl.

SIXTH GRADE- Kyle Hen-egar, Kendall Krueth, Cailee Lake, Seirra McCuistion, Bran-don Overman, Taylor Ray, Col-ten Slinker.

All A-B Honor roll

EIGHTH GRADE- TW Ayers, Michaela Barthelme, Jaci Coleman, Callie Cornell, Jayden Dalby, Dalton Davis, Matt Dugan, Seana Eccher, Bri-anne Edwards, Kennedy King, Cade Moreno, Paige Shaw, Car-ly Spencer, Shelbie Sprenkle, T’ariah Sprouls, Tyler Stebbins, Kaylee Triebel, Grace Williams.

SEVENTH GRADE- Brooke Bearden, Bridget Bland, Toby Dingman, Mallory Gazaway, Jessica Roby, Bryant Rose, Colby Selvey, Weston Sprenkle, Kynli Wolf.

SIXTH GRADE- Shelbe

Borden, Justyn Braun, Dustin Davison, Arianna Forst, Co-rey Harney, Logan Lemmons, Lastazia Selman, Sydney Shaw, Tyler West, Olivia Willis, Drew Windsor, Stephanie Wood.

The first semester honor roll has also been released by Lib-eral Middle School.

All A Honor rollEIGHTH GRADE- Kaylee

Daniels, Jacob Dermott, Rhian-non Morrow.

SEVENTH GRADE- Melanee Beaman, Mary Bean, Weston Sprenkle, Madelyn Wahl, Kynli Wolf.

SIXTH GRADE- Kyle Hen-egar, Cailee Lake, Sierra Mc-Cuistion, Brandon Overman, Taylor Ray, Colton Slinker, Ol-ivia Willis.

A-B Honor rollEIGHTH GRADE- TW

Ayers, Michaela Barthelme, Kyle Broksieck, Jaci Coleman, Callie Cornell, Dalton Davis, Matt Dugan, Seana Eccher, Bri-anne Edwards, Kennedy King, Ty Kirby, Aspen McCuistion, Cade Moreno, Gavyn Mor-ris, Paige Shaw, Carly Spen-cer, Shelbie Sprenkle, T’ariah Sprouls, Tyler Stebbins, Kaylee

Triebel, Grace Williams.SEVENTH GRADE- Brooke

Bearden, Bridget Bland, Gabe Daniels, Toby Dingman, Mal-lory Gazaway, Dalton Hendrix, Faith McThompson, Delaney Miller, Jessica Roby, Bryant Rose, Colby Selvey, Colton Sta-cy, Chad Yount.

SIXTH GRADE- Shelbe Bor-den, Justyn Braun, Yvette Cruz, Dustin Davison, Kyler Duncan, Arianna Forst, Corey Harney, Kendall Krueth, Logan Lem-mons, Lastazia Selman, Sydney Shaw, Tyler West, Drew Wind-sor, Stephanie Wood.

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FCs Financial announces 2014 scholarship program

JEFFERSON CITY-To encourage and support higher education for rela-tives of FCS Financial members, FCS Financial will again offer up to 35 scholarships valued at $1,000 each. The scholar-ship deadline is March 1 and recipients will be no-tified in April.

Nearly $325,000 has been distributed through the FCS Financial Schol-arship Program since the FCS Financial board of

directors established it in 2004. To qualify, appli-cants must be a graduat-ing senior at a Missouri high school, a child or grandchild of an FCS Fi-nancial member and at-tain a 2.5 or higher GPA, an ACT score of at least 26 or rank in the top 20 percent of their senior class. A non-partisan committee then judges the scholarship appli-cants on leadership roles, work experience, com-

munity involvement and essays. One recipient is selected from qualified applicants at each FCS Fi-nancial branch office. Up to 12 at-large recipients are also selected from all qualified applicants.

Apply online at www.myfcsfinancial.com. Click on Scholarships at the top of the web page. Relatives of FCS Finan-cial board members or employees are not eli-gible.

Lamar Democrat/Chris MorrowMembers of the Liberal Lady Bulldog varsity basketball team

cheer on their younger teammates  late in their win over Golden City in the first round of tournament play Monday in the Tony Dubray Classic at Liberal. The  Lady Bulldogs got out to a big lead and coach BJ Goodell  cleared her bench to get some experience for her underclassmen.  The Lady Bulldogs were coming off their championship victory in the Golden City Tournament two days before.

Lamar Democrat/Chris MorrowGolden City's Nick Shaw heads for the basket during Monday's

opening round of the Tony Dubray Classic in Liberal. Garrett Miller of the host Bulldogs races to cut him off. Also shown for Golden City is Jeffrey Anderson. Also shown for Liberal are number 44 Paul Junker and Tristan Mohlfeld.

tony Dubray Classicin Liberal

Candidates, continued from page 1A

Eby Hardman Mooney. Golden City R-III is the

district with eight candi-dates. All three incum-bents have filed, Ryan Seela, Sterling Moore, and Mitchell Davis. The other candidates are Brandi Freezinburg, Chris Peter-son, Jeron Bilyeu, Dixie Shaw Taylor, and Brian Banta.

Liberal R-II is the dis-trict with only three can-didates. Two are incum-bents, Christie Ulrich and Brian Williams. The third candidate is Chris Mor-

row. Sheldon R-VIII has five

candidates for its board of education, incum-bents Marlene Moran, Bill Nance, and Gene Le-ininger, plus challengers Doug Mundy and Joanne Dedrick.

Lockwood R-I has sev-en candidates, and only Russell Niehoff is an in-cumbent. The other can-didates are Tina Schnelle, Robbie Patterson, Mike Rader, Lori Byrnes, Adam Whitesell, and Jeff Bates.

In Jasper R-V, six names

will appear on the school board ballot. Larry Sisseck and Dale Adams are incumbents; other candidates are Cassie Flenniken, Derek Mane-val, Villa Waltz, and Hope Budd.

Greenfield R-IV has seven candidates, two of whom are incumbents. They are Renee Meents and Adam Wilson. The other five are David Tank-esley, Marta Kovacsofsky Wimer, Amanda Baker, M. Chrissy Welch, and Beverly Cunningham.

Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO www.lamardemocrat.com Wednesday, January 29, 2014 • 5A

Lamar High School releases � rst semester honor rollsLamar High School has

released its � rst semester honor roll.

High Honor Roll3.6-4.0

SENIORS- Anna Kath-erine Andrews, Ida Mori-si Aslanishvili, Benton Philip Bailey, Samson Garren Bailey, Jared Al-len Beshore, Benjamin Lane Brisbin, Johnna Ma-rie Cato-Schwan, Chris-topher Michael Cheshire, Landon Joseph Comp-ton, April Leigh-Ann Crockett, Lexa Jay Curtis, Chandler Tate Drollinger, Katlin Elizabeth Dunsing, Caitlyn Paige Gardner, Isaac David Gariss, Jack-son John Gilkey, Taylor Marie Jackson, Michaela Gwen Jungmann, Carrie Elizabeth Keithly, Ethan Tyler Lawrence, Kailey Beth Lawrence, Ryan Chris Luthi.

Also, Mickenzy Blaine McCarter, Chynna Paige Moore, Abigail Nadine Morgan, Trent Henry Morgan, Lauren Em-ily Nichols, Levi Fletcher Petersen, Jacob Clayton Pilcher, Raquel Nichole Reno, Jacob Daniel Rice, Kylie Diane Riegel, Em-mie Grace Robertson, Kenna Victoria Roland, Anais Pascale Ronjat, Tinsley Shea Rutledge,

Chloe Marie Strong, Jef-ferson � omas Tucker, Vera Danilovna Voronen-ko, Brandy Jane Wrestler, Lia Grigoriy Yeghoyants.

JUNIORS- Emily Nich-ole Bishop, Callie Joy Burgess, Alycia Erin Cole, Jordan Dale Finney, Ca-leb Alan Fischer, Isabella Jensin Hagen, Trent Jason Hall, Lakin James Hard-man, Derek Arthur Hen-derson, Zane Michael Hull, Harley Alyss Hunt, Josie Kay Kaderly, Emily Beth Kremp, Jordan Ruth Lindquist, Chloe Faye Celeste Lodestein, Caleb Ray Luthi.

Also, Landon Shawn Maberry, Trenton Allen Scott Maberry, Logan � omas McArthur, Brett Nicholas McDonald, Trenton James Mooney, Ryan Alexandra O’Sullivan, Marissa Pearl Polodna, Caitlin Jew-ell Schiltz, Brock Tyler Sharp, � omas Christian Smith, Jerica Dawn Stahl, Bethany Viola Swartz, Chloe Anne Tally.

SOPHOMORES- Pey-ton Roth Bailey, Jamie LaDawn Baird, Jenna Renee Baslee, Danica Paige Bass, Bryant Wayne Belcher, Daniel John Brisbin, Sajada Marck-hed Burwell, Grace El-

lyn Compton, Tanner Joseph Darrow, Keegan Chandler Duncan, Rocky Daniel Embry, Brynn Nicole Fanning, Colby Alan Gouge, Shelby Lynn Haskins, Morgan Ashley King.

Also, Haley Marie Lan-drum, Reed Harrison Leasure, Abigail Chinook Lee, Kynlee Renee Lehm-an, Gri� en Hughes Leini-nger, Jeremy Lee Marti, Megan Ryann McManis, Kirsten Danielle Medley, Zoie Elizabeth Mincks, Jackalynn Lee Neher, Nicholas Andrew Ray, Kaily Logan Reinert, Kae-lyn Paige Sturgell, Kelsey Fay Ta� ner.

FRESHMAN- Cassidy Ashlyn Beem, Shelby Lynn Blankenship, Ol-ivia Grace Boice, Kayli Sue Cole, Jesse Alexander Compton, Bethany Del-ane Culpepper, Brook-lyn Jane Davey, William Jaden Dun� eld, Grace Elizabeth Dunlap, Aly-son Rena England, Alyssa Paige Fanning, Olivia Re-nea Fanning, Alexis Lynn Gartman, Hunter Ryan Gepner, Hattie Margaret Gilkey, William Connor Hagen, Luke Travis Hard-man, Geo� rey Michael Hargrave, Alician Kay Humes, Jason � omas

Je� ries, Keegan Ray Jones, Noah Howard-Mathew Jones.

Also, Brynna Jade Lee, Nathan Eli Luthi, Bryce Edward Mason, Christian James McCarthy, Nathan-iel James McConnell, Jas-per Gary Ross Messner, Brianna Nicole Miller, Carmen Elena Miller, Trey Matthew Mooney, Allison Nadine Morris, Samantha Yvonne Null, Tanner Coltan Phipps, Courtland Simon Rae Re-inholtz, Kip Archer Ro-land, Kelli Jo Sheat, Tren-ton Michael � ieman, Kelly Madison VanKirk, Cassi Rae Walters, Jessica Marie White, Anthony Steven Wilkerson.

Honor Roll3.0-3.5999

SENIORS- Tyler Shawn Allen, Yekaterina Alek-seyevna Anikina, Mark Riegel Bartlett, Abbey Lynn Carroll, Dalton Michael Cooper, Da-vid Jason Dambre, Na-than Alexander Decker, Shama Kaye Dunham, Kaylee Rae Forst, Jealisy LeeAnn Foster, Cody Ryan Hayworth, Leyna Christine Hobbs, Dylan Anthony Inman, Jimmy Scott Keutzer, Ashton Marie Kirkpatrick, Jessie Katrina Laxson.

Also, Addison McKin-ley Maberry, Alison Ni-cole Medlin, Tyler Blake Musgrove, William Rob-ert O’Brien III, Cade Daniel Payne, Cody Da-vid Rawlings, Travis Al-len Ray, Dillon Charles Rea, Brittany Marie Slat-er, Ethan Henry Ta� ner, Mariah Grace � ompson, Kassidy Brooke Turner, Kimberly Sue Williams, Kirsten Danielle Wood, Shelby Renee Wynn.

JUNIORS- Haven Lee Clemons, Erica Renee Cleveland, Holli Linn Co-lin, Victoria Leigh Conk-le, Savanah Kay Crockett, Shawntell Nicole Daugh-erty, Hunter Kale Davis, Cheyenne Nicole Do-nahue, Kerrigan Elane Dun� eld, Taylor Renee Fanning, Kimberley Ann Kirbey, William Ben-jamin Kluhsman, Tony Ryan Morgan, Kaden Mi-chael Overstreet.

Also, Riley Taylor Phipps, Kenneth Reinert, Jr., John Howard Rice, Whitley Dawn Scarberry, Derrick Michael Sha� er, Nichole Dawn Sinnett, Angus Richard Sprenkle, Baylee Renee Starmer, Kinley Shyann Taylor, William Douglas Ten-nal, Mackenzie Nicole Townsend, William Tripp Tucker, Peyton Lee Wil-liams.

SOPHOMORES- Madi-son Hope Baldwin, Melo-dia Dawn Berry, Baylee Paige Claypool, Alexan-dria Lee Cleveland, Mor-

gan Riley Cook, Rylee Dalton Cunningham, Wyatt Hunter Davis, Lac-ey Rayne Finley, Andrew Wade Fortner, Alexander Dante Gardner, Kaitlyn Danielle Graves, Lincoln Henry Kaderly, Zada Rae Keithly.

Also, � omas James May� eld, Cabree BriAnn Miller, Todd Ryan Mor-row, Derek Scott Parker, Kearah Bayree Pratt, Kin-ley Delaine Roth, Chelsea Adelaide Schiltz, Ryan Logan Seaton, Jed Rus-sell Stahl, Austin Kin-caid Tally, Jenna Suzanne Waggoner, James Wayne White.

FRESHMEN- John David Allen, Sabetha LeAnn Born, Kali Dawn Bowman, Makayla Leigh Brown, Jedidiah Cody Buck, Sophia Rae Davis, Samantha Jo Dill, Hailey Marie Donahue, James Whitford Givens II, Kate-lynn Dalene Marie Hill, Cheyenne Jade Hudson, William Dalton Je� ries, ShyAnn Kay Jones.

Also, Eun Hye Lee, Dava Marie Lewis, Brady Scott Luce, Koleton Giles Mahurin, Kayla Ann May� eld, Nathan Carroll McArthur, Kendall Ed-mond Morrow, Destiny Monea Nappi, Tristen Jer-is Petersen, Devyn Cam-eron Ray, Danielle Dawn Riley, Shae Ashley Rob-erts, Grant Joseph Smith, Destiny Marie Sparks, Elly Nadene Swartz, Mat-thew Todd Whyman.

SCHOOL

STAR Students

Ayers named to SBU President’s List

BOLIVAR- Southwest Baptist University has re-leased its Fall 2013 honor roll list. Kacey Ayers, La-mar, was named to the President’s List. To be listed students must carry at least 12 hours of college work and earn a GPA of 3.70-3.84.

Beem graduatesBOLIVAR- Jennifer Beem, Lamar, received her

Specialist in Education degree this past Fall from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar.

Tre-Vaugh Greer, son of Michel Evans, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Tre-Vaugh has a mild form of what is called Aspurgers. He likes to play video games in his spare time and wants to be a video game designer when he is an adult. He loves helping people and solving problems and puzzles.

Austin Dobbs, son of Kelly Clemons, is the seventh grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Austin plays football, basketball, baseball and track. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family. He has three dogs; two of them are heelers and the other is a pug.

Sam Mather, son of Shan and Jeremy Mather, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Sam likes to play outside when he has free time. He has a dog named Sophie. His favorite subject in school is math.

Compton named to MU Dean’s List

COLUMBIA-Rose Compton, a freshman Business major, has been named to the Fall 2013 Dean’s List at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Lockwood Elementary/Middle School releases

second quarter honor rollLOCKWOOD-� e

second quarter honor roll has been released by Lockwood Elementary/Middle School.

All A Honor RollEIGHTH GRADE-

Roxsanna Allen, Makken-zie Drew Cerrone, Raven Duncan, Cade Holman, Rylee Neill, Lucas Nen-trup, Daisy Patton and Noelle Schnelle.

SEVENTH GRADE- Heather Byrnes.

FOURTH GRADE-Blane Berlekamp, Payton Berona, Zain Masterson, Hailey McElroy, Cody Oeltjen, Elijah Pettengill, Braxton Routledge and Dusty Timmons.

THIRD GRADE- Blake Cossins, Kolton Gulick, Josie Morrow and Owen Neely.

A/B Honor RollEIGHTH GRADE-

Zachary Brewer, Eliza-beth Cossins, Josh Osterdyk and Logan Sparkman.

SEVENTH GRADE- Samantha Bayless, Hope Dunagan, Jailyn Foster, Kourtney Mein, Makenzie Purinton and Abriel Vaughn.

SIXTH GRADE- Braydon Brummett, Joe Cota and Lakin Neill.

FIFTH GRADE- Tucker Berry, Natalie Decker, Hannah Du-nagan, Riley Duncan, Blaine Garver, Tarryn Glenn, Olivia Hutto, Daphne Moss, Spen-cer Neal and Makinley Neill.

FOURTH GRADE- Bryay Brummett, Kane Cooper, Charlie Da-vis, Gavin Dun� eld, Hannah Kennon, Katy Mann and Haiden Queen.

THIRD GRADE- Justin Aldridge, Ka-mon Cooper, Tristan Osterdyk, Jayden Ste-phens, Ryleigh Ste-phens, Joel Trolinder and Nick Xiong.

STAR Students at Lamar East Primary for the week of January 27 were, third row, left to right, Ali Pope, Thelma Crowl, Victoria O’Neal, Memphis Bronson; second row, Madelyn Washburn, Karissa McLennan, Kaden Budd, Maylee Rawlings; � rst row, Mickael Carriere, Jack Killmon, Olivia Wass and Gabe Jenkins. Not pictured is Henry Thompson.

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Lamar girls’ swim team competes in Iron

Woman Pentathlon

The Lamar Tigers girls’ swim team competed in the Iron Woman Pen-tathlon at the YMCA in Carthage on January 7. Lamar swam against eight other schools, all anxious to get away from the cold and snow, ready for the competition. Those schools at-tending were Springfield’s Parkview, Hillcrest and Summit Prep Academy,

Joplin, Monett, Marshfield, Bolivar, Carthage and Lamar.

To score points at this meet, the swimmers must compete in five 100 yard events, instead of the usual two relays and two individual events. Those 10 swimmers with the low-est combined times are recognized as “Iron Women”. Lamar senior Kenna Roland placed seventh overall at this grueling meet. Johnna Cato-Schwan and Carmen Miller also finished in the top 20 overall. Only 40 swimmers successfully completed all five events, although some events saw almost 100 swimmers.

Individually, Roland scored 49 points at this meet, also earning a sixth place medal in the 100 yard Butterfly. Her top 10 finishers in the other four events secured her “Iron Woman” status. Other top finishers were Cato-Schwan, who placed 18th in the 100 Breast-stroke and 20th in the 100 yard Free-style, Nichole Sinnett, who finished 19th in the 100 yard Breaststroke and Miller, who placed 11th in the 100 yard Breaststroke (scoring six points), 18th in the Individual Medley and 18th in the 100 yard Backstroke.

Several swimmers earned new best times. Harley Hunt, Jenna Baslee and Lia Yeghoyants all earned new best times in the 100 yard Backstroke. New swimmers Brooklyn Davey and Anais Ronjat successfully competed in new events and are feeling more comfort-able with the diving start off the blocks.

sports

Lamar Tigers girls’ swim team competes at Ozarks Invitational

The Lamar Tigers girls’ swim team trav-eled to Springfield on Saturday, Jan. 11, for the Ozarks Invitation-al. Featuring over 250 swimmers, this meet hosted 19 schools in-cluding a few from the Kansas City area. Schools in attendance were Blue Springs, Winnetonka, Glendale, Kickapoo, Central, Hillcrest, Summit Prep Academy, Nixa, Logan-Rogersville, Ozark, Parkview, Marshfield, Greenwood Academy, Joplin, Carthage, Ne-vada, Monett, Bolivar and Lamar.

Lamar scored 34 points at this very com-petitive meet, beat-

ing Parkview, Hillcrest, Marshfield and Green-wood Academy. The 200 yard Medley Relay finished 11th, scoring 12 points. Johnna Cato-Schwan, Nichole Sin-nett, Kenna Roland and Grace Compton swam in this relay. The same group placed 12th in the 200 yard Freestyle Relay, earning 10 points. The 400 yard Freestyle Re-lay, with Jenna Baslee, Brooklyn Davey, Anais Ronjat and Harley Hunt, finished 16th.

Years of experience paid off as seniors Ro-land and Cato-Schwan led the individual scor-ing. Cato-Schwan fin-ished 16th in the 200 yard Freestyle and 19th

in the 100 yard Breast-stroke. Roland placed 12th in the 100 yard Backstroke and 13th in the 100 yard Butterfly, breaking her own school record with a new time of 1:10.15.

Several swimmers earned best times, al-though placing out of scoring range. New swimmers Ronjat, Davey and Ida Aslanishvili all scored best times in the 50 yard Freestyle. Sin-nett and Davey earned Best Times in the 100 yard Freestyle. Ronjat also earned a Best Time in the 100 yard Breast-stroke.

Lamar’s next meet will be a large dual meet in Webb City.

Lamar High School Girls’ Swim Team

CorrectionIn the recap of the cross

country story that ran in the January 22 edition

of the Lamar Democrat, the fact that Kaden Over-street won the Big 8 Con-

ference meet was inad-vertently omitted.

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the southeast corner of the Lamar Square.

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The third grade Lamar boys’ basketball team took second place at the Carl Junction Elite Shootout on January 11. Team members pictured, left to right, are front row, Ty Willhite, Jaxon Hearod and Wyatt Jeffries; middle row, Ryan Davis, Joel Beshore and Cameron Sturgell, back row, Austin Wilkerson, Tyson Williams and Nick Moore.

Kenna Roland secured “Iron Woman” status at the Iron Woman Pentathlon held at the Carthage YMCA on January 7.

CJ Elite Shootout

STOCKTON-The La-mar Tigers relied on a big second half to claim the Stockton Tourna-ment title Saturday night with a 78-65 victory over Greenfield.

The Tigers trailed 42-40 at the half, but came back to take a five point lead into the fourth quar-ter and they solidified the victory outscoring the Wildcats 16-8 in the final period. Landon Compton hit  a pair of three point-ers on his way to a team high 20 points. Trenton Mooney had 13 while Sam Bailey, Tripp Tucker and Derek Henderson each added 10.

The Tigers advanced to the championship game by defeating the host 67-53 in the semifinal. The Tigers put together a big fourth quarter in this one to finish strong again, outscoring the opposing Tigers 25-16 in the final period. Tucker knocked down four three point-

ers and led the Tigers with 21 points. Compton was strong in the scor-ing column again with 16 points. Sam and Ben Bai-ley were dominant on the boards.

The Tigers led 32-26 at the half.

The tournament opener saw the Tigers get strong contributions from a number of players as they buried Pleasant Hope 75-39. The lower seed hung in early, but the Tigers began to open up a com-fortable lead in the sec-ond quarter and led 37-17 at the intermission. Tuck-er hit three treys on his way to 24 points to lead the Tigers as their inside-outside game proved to be too much for the lower seed. Jared Beshore's pe-rimeter play and dribble penetration play helped him to 21 points, while Isaac Gariss chipped in with nine points. Derek Henderson and Sam Bai-ley each added eight.

Players named to the all tournament team includ-ed Tucker and Compton from Lamar.

The Lady Tigers also took part in the tour-nament, winning their opener, dropping their second game and then coming back on Satur-day to claim third place with a 59-31 victory over Dadeville.

The Lady Tigers got their tournament run off to a good start with a 54-29 win over Miller. A big second quarter helped Lamar to a 25-16 halftime lead that they stretched out over the second half. Four play-ers reached double digits in a balanced scoring at-tack. Ryan O'Sullivan led the charge with 14 points. Shelby Haskins had 12, while Chynna Moore and Taylor Jackson chipped in with 11 and 10 points respectively.

Moore was named to the all tournament team.

Chris Morrow/Lamar Democrat

Lamar guard Taylor Jackson

pushes the ball up the floor

during a first round win over Miller Monday

in the Stockton Tournament. The

Lady Tigers built a commanding lead

in the contest.

Tigers take titleChris Morrow/Lamar DemocratLamar’s Landon Compton dribbles past an Ash Grove defender during first round action in the Stockton Tournament last week.

By WILLIS STRONG

� e newest business in Lib-eral, Sweet Creations Bakery & More LLC, located in the former senior citizens building on Main St., opened its doors to the community on Mon-day, Jan. 13. An open house was held � ursday, Jan. 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. � e � rst person to visit the bakery during the open house was Reba Rouse.

Sisters Linda McKay and Lu-Anne Crocker, proprietors of the bakery, served a variety of baked pastries. Two serving ta

bles were set up with the baked goods, which

included cookies, cupcakes, samples of homemade bread, cinnamon rolls, sheet cake and Linda’s meatballs, which are always a hit with the congrega-tion of the First Baptist Church fellowship dinners. � ere were approximately 75 or more peo-ple from the community that stopped to sample the baked goods.

� e building was completely remodeled with work being done by Tom McKay, owner of the building. � e interior was completely redone to accom-modate a bakery. � e kitchen

� xtures, which the VFW used for fun-

draising by cooking hamburgers, were

removed. All new � xtures, which include stoves, refrigerators and freezer, were installed. Work-space, storage areas and re-strooms were remodeled and

painted. � e � oor was painted brick

red. � is has given the bakers plenty of

room to work when baking.

� e dining area has four tables and chairs that seat 32 people at one time. � is area has had new carpet installed and the walls are decorated with framed paintings. On the northwest corner of the area is a large group of cabi-nets that have been installed. � e cabinets were cra� ed and built by Tom McKay. � e overall decorating and the pleasant, clean interior is a real plus for the busi-

ness. Several weeks of work went into the building in order for the January 16 open-ing.

� e beautiful stained cabi-nets with glass doors on one side display a variety of colored glassware. Another base cabi-net has the other items for dis-play including the First Baptist Church cookbook with Linda’s favorite meatball recipe in it that are for sale, along with gi� bags and two year planners. On the south wall are a variety of items that a vendor will have for sale.

� e bakery will take orders for baked goods on Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be closed on Mon-day. � ey will serve a deli lunch

from 11:30 a.m. to 1

p.m. Always on hand will be freshly baked cook-

ies, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, bread and pie for patrons to purchase. A variety of other baked goods can be ordered on the days they are open, which include birthday and all-occa-sion cakes and decorated sugar cookies. � e bakery phone number is 417-843-2253.

� e snacks were good at the open house as people compli-mented the sisters on the pas-tries and how nice the business looked. It is a place the com-munity can be proud of.

Present for the open house was the sister’s mother, Irma Freeze, who is well known in Liberal for her homemade pea-nut brittle.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014 • SECTION B

One in 10 children in the United States live in households that experience hunger. Backpacks are � lled with nutritional food to eat at home and are then delivered to the schools on Fridays for the weekend ahead. Lamar Bank & Trust Company employees packed up backpacks the month of December. All are encouraged to help out by dropping o� their monetary donation at LBT. Checks should be made payable to Community Betterment.

LBT packs backpacks for the Backpack Snack Attack program

Enjoying the homemade snacks provided by Sweet Creations Bakery, Liberals’ newest business, is Margaret Smith, left, and Sarah Robertson and her grandmother, Virginia Bunton, right.

Possible sewer rate increase discussed by

Lockwood City CouncilLOCKWOOD-Mayor Hom-

er Ellis called the Lockwood City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13. Also present were Aldermen Alan Olson, Larry Allen, Russ Ne-ntrup and Jim Lovercamp, as well as Rick Williams, Shan-non Higgins, Donald Need-ham, Ruth Belcher and Bar-bara Routledge.

� e agenda, as well as min-utes from the regular session held December 9, 2013, and a special session held December 16, 2013, were unanimously approved.

Williams, representing Wil-liams and Associates, pre-sented the 2012-13 city audit. He reported that the 2012-13 � scal year was not as good as in the past, with both the elec-tric fund and water/sewer fund showing losses. Williams and Associates will no longer be doing audit services, but will continue to do the city’s ac-counting. Bids will be taken in April for a new auditing ser-vice.

Lovercamp presented pos-sible sewer rate increases. Cur-rent rates are $3.03 per 1,000 gallon based on water usage. � e suggested rate of $5.05 per 1,000 gallons plus a $5 base fee would provide enough revenue to make up for this past year’s shortfall and provide required funds for Department of Reve-nue upgrades to the sewer sys-tem. � e rate for 5,000 gallons of usage would increase from $15.15 to $30.25. � e clerk will check with the city’s engineer-ing � rm to make sure the new rate will meet DNR approval.

No action was taken on the fence by Nothums. Using city equipment on private property is considered to be a violation of the Missouri Constitution’s prohibition on the use of pub-

lic funds. Under new business, it was

decided that Higgins would � ll in some patrol shi� s until a full time o� cer can be found. No action was taken on pay increases for the mayor and al-dermen.

A� er Allen reported that sev-eral people had lost quarters in the water dispenser it was decided that Needham would check into updating the coin box. Allen also made a motion that 911 be contacted for the Type and Total Report for the Lockwood Fire Department and Lockwood Police Depart-ment for the past year, and monthly beginning in Febru-ary of this year. � e motion carried and the clerk will send the Sunshine request.

Andy Snider Construction will meet with Needham to plan repairs from the tornado at Smith Park. Replacing the front door was also discussed and Needham will obtain cost estimates. Dennis Bench of-fered to replace the back door at no charge when he paints the building this spring. Needham will check into door prices.

It was noted that � ling for city o� ces would close Janu-ary 21. So far Dennis Bench has � led for the West Ward and LouAnn Dennis has � led for the East Ward.

� e engineering grant is be-ing worked on and a special meeting was scheduled for January 20, at 6:30 p.m. Need-ham will make a list of streets in need of repair for next year.

Tony Whaley reported that the city had recycled 15 tons of material in 2013. He made 29 trips at a cost of $429.45 for gasoline to go to Lamar.

Following a motion by Olson and second by Lovercamp, the meeting adjourned.

Linda McKay and LuAnne Crocker are shown standing behind one of their worktables with a display of pastries that was served at Sweet Creations’ open house.

Lamar Democrat/Richard CooperWork is underway replacing state tra� c signs mounted on wooden posts in Lamar

with signs on steel posts to increase stability and improve re� ectivity of the signs. These transportation department workers were at 12th and Walnut.

Replacement of state tra� csigns begins

Slade to present series, “God has not forgotten you!”

Facing tragedy or life’s storms of any kind can be extremely dif-� cult and painful, they hurt. Jack Slade, pastor of Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church in Lamar, will be presenting a series to be published in the coming weeks and months to help individuals draw closer to the Lord as they travel through life’s storms.

He wants individuals to realize that as di� cult as the storm may be, they are not alone. God is with them through His son, Jesus Christ.

� is series will also be available through weekly emails. Anyone that would like to receive one should call Christina Slotterback at 417-682-3390.

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RECORDSDEATHS & PAID MEMORIALSBRIEFS

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

A CARD SHOWER IS BEING HELD for Mable Be-atty, who will turn 87 on February 9. Cards can be sent to her at P.O. Box 134, Lamar, MO 64759.BCAWS WILL MEET WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 12 noon, at Denny’s in Lamar. For more information call 682-3363.MARTIN PORTER WILL CELEBRATE HIS 90th birthday on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Golden City Community Center. No gi� s please.THE DADE COUNTY DEMOCRAT Club will meet � ursday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m., at the Green� eld Community Building. � ere will be a carry in din-ner and meeting. For information call 417-232-4007 or 417-424-3360.THE MOUNT OLIVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH will hold its free breakfast Saturday, Feb. 1, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge. Do-nations are appreciated, but not required.A VENDORS MEETING FOR 10TH Street Farm-ers Market will be held Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m., at the Wolf Center, 801 E. 12th St., Lamar. Patrick Byers will present a tree pruning workshop. For informa-tion call 262-0245.NANCY MALCOM AND LORINA FOREMAN will provide an Alzheimer’s informational meeting Wednesday, Feb. 5, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Bar-ton County Ambulance Barn in Lamar. � e two are associated with Moore Few Care Center and Barone Alzheimer Care Center in Nevada. For information call 417-448-3841.THE RETIRED EDUCATORS OF the Barton County Area will meet Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Christian Church Fellowship Hall. George Nichols will be addressing the issue of preparing wills and trusts. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m., with the meeting to begin at 9 a.m. Remember to bring non-perishable items for Nathan’s Place.FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF LAMAR will host its Men and Boys Night Out – Wild Game Feed on Saturday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m. Everything is free. � e guest speaker will be Ralph Duren, entertain-er, humorist, wildlife impersonator, outdoorsman, two-time Grand National Wild Turkey Gobbling Champion and First World Quail Calling Champi-on. RSVPs are appreciated, but not necessary. � e church is located at 1208 Walnut. For information call 417-682-2118.“RUN FOR GOD”, part Bible study and part train-ing program, will begin February 3 and � nish with a M4M 5k on May 3, in Lamar. Participants can po-tentially run their � rst 5K race in just 12 weeks and they will learn how the sport of running relates to their faith. � e cost is $35, $15 for the book and $20 for the entry fee. For information call Mark Myers at 417-262-3488.THE LAMAR CROSS COUNTRY TEAM will hold a ra� e to earn money for summer camp. � ere is a choice of buying one ticket for $1 or six for $5, for a Holland grill, a carved deer hunting knife or a Dan Marino rookie card. Tickets are on sale by the team members during home basketball games, or call Coach Rodney Baldridge at the high school. � e drawing will be held February 22.THE LAMAR COMMUNITY BETTERMENT Group meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month at 12 noon, at the Wolf Center in Lamar. � e next meeting will be February 12. All commu-nity organizations are encouraged to join and share how their organization is making a di� erence in the Lamar community.VERN YOUNG OF LAMAR WILL TURN 90 on February 10. Cards and letters can be sent to him in care of Countryside RV Park, Lot 153, 100 N. Valley View Rd., Donna, Texas 78537 or P.O. Box 93, La-mar, MO 64759.THE 2014 LAMAR FREE FAIR DATES have been set for August 16-23.A FREE MOVIE MATINEE WILL BE SHOWN at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar on Monday, Feb. 3, 1 p.m. Call the library at 682-5355 for movie title and details. Anyone over 18 is invited to attend. Re-freshments will be served.2013 BARTON COUNTY PLAT BOOKS may be purchased at the Barton County Commission Of-� ce at the Barton County Courthouse, 1004 Gulf St., Room 102, Lamar.

MARTHA JOAN REED

LAMAR-Services for Martha Joan Reed were held Monday, Jan. 20, at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Family was in-vited to a wonderful din-ner hosted by the church prior to the visitation. Friends were greeted at the church from 12:30 until 2 p.m.

Additional seating was made ready for the guests who attended the service given by Jack Slade, Min-ister of Cornerstone Bap-tist. Music selections were provided by granddaugh-ter, Ashley Reed, pianist, great-granddaughter Mi-cah Reed, vocals, and Mr. Doug Gripka.

Pallbearers were grand-sons and � orals were de-signed by granddaughter, Rebecca Graham.

A committal service was conducted at the grave-side immediately follow-ing at Memory Gardens, Lamar.

For additional informa-tion please visit her web page at www.konantzwar-den.com.

JERRY FREEMANLAMAR-Services, in-

cluding military hon-ors, were held at 2 p.m. � ursday at Daniel Fu-neral Home for Jerry Lee Freeman, 73, Lamar, who died Monday evening at his home, following a short illness. Burial was in Kingspoint Cemetery, southeast of Lockwood.

Memorial contributions may be made to Barton County Hospice Com-passus, in care of the fu-neral home.

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

Survivors include his wife of nearly 50 years, Beverly, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Kim Freeman, a daughter and son-in-law, Jamie and Greg Snyder and two grandchildren, Jessica Jean Freeman and Logan Daniel Freeman, all of Riverside, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Glen, Robert and Emerson Freeman; three sisters, Beulah Mae Michael, Linda Merickel and Dorothy Schick and a daughter, Jennifer Lynette

Freeman.Mr. Freeman was born

Oct. 11, 1940, at Green-� eld, to John and � elma (Gipson) Freeman. A� er moving with his family to California in 1956, he graduated in 1959 from Redlands High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Dec. 3, 1959, serving four years aboard several aircra� carriers. He worked for General Telephone Company in Riverside for 28 years, retiring in April 1993. In February 1997 he and his wife moved to Lamar where he worked part time for the City of La-mar for two years before working full time at the Lamar City Lake for � ve years. He retired in No-vember of 2005.

He was a talented woodworker, cra� ing a collection of antique au-tomobiles. He will be re-membered by many for the beauty of their yard and gardens embellished by the many birdhouses he built. He was an active member of Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church.

He married Beverly Jean Howie on May 5, 1964, at San Bernadino, Calif.

ROGERSCHRECKENGHAUST

LAMAR-Roger Schreckenghaust, 82, Lamar, passed away on January 25, 2014, at Bar-ton County Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 26, 1931, in White Owl, S.D., to Ken-neth and Opal (Haney) Schreckenghaust.

Roger graduated from Liberal High School in 1950. In 1952 he enlisted in the US Air Force. Dur-ing his time of service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Occupational Medal (Germany) and the Good Conduct Med-al. A� er completing his military stint he returned to Missouri where he met and married Eldora McNaught on May 27, 1972. He went to work for O’Sullivan Industries, retiring a� er 20 years of service.

In retirement, he en-joyed working in his yard, gardening, � shing, rid-ing his bike, walking and playing with his grand-children. He was an avid reader and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and helping friends and com-munity with maintenance needs. Roger was a mem-ber of the American Le-

gion and attended United Methodist Church in Lib-eral.

Roger is survived by his wife, Eldora, of the home; three sons, Randy Schreckenghaust and wife Cheryl, Anoka, Minn., Ray Schreckenghaust and wife Julie, Rock-ford, Minn. and Ronald Schreckenghaust and wife Sherie, Elk River, Minn.; a daughter, Rene Schreckenghaust, Har-lingen, Texas; four step-sons, John McNaught, Bartlesville, Okla., Steve McNaught and wife Becky, Cassville, Ray Mc-Naught, Lamar and Roy “Je� ” McNaught and wife Cherie, Liberal; 16 grand-children; 10 great-grand-children; two brothers, Harold Schreckenghaust and wife Florence, Bel-ton, and Charles Schreck-enghaust and wife Vir-ginia, Independence and a sister, Grace Davis and husband James, Republic.

Roger was loved and will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednes-day) at Konantz Warden Funeral Home. Minister Roger McKee will o� ci-ate. Burial will be in Ian-tha Cemetery with full military honors. Visita-tion will be held prior to the service, beginning at 10 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lib-eral Methodist Church.

Condolences may be sent online at www.konantzwarden.com.

RALPHYHADDAD

LAMAR-A celebration of life service was held at 11 a.m. Monday at Lamar Family Ministry Center for Ralphy Isaac Haddad, three month old son of Charles Haddad and Me-lissa Kennon, Lamar, who died Wednesday evening, Jan. 22, 2014, at Chil-dren’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Pastor Bob Petersen o� ciated. Burial was in Lake Cemetery.

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

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

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

Survivors include his parents and a brother and three sisters, Chyanne Nichole Dockery, Chris-tin Rose Dockery, Robert

Lee Christopher � omas and Nevaeh Anna Eloise Faith � omas; his pater-nal grandmother, Tabitha Markle, North Highland, Calif.; maternal grand-parents, Donna Wolken, Erie, Kan. and Lonnie Kennon, Mt. Vernon; paternal great-grand-mother, BettyJo Markle, Lamar; maternal great-grandparents, Verna Martin, Joplin and Ernest Floor, Ft. Worth, Texas; paternal great-great-grandparents, Pauline Tabernilla, Alameda, Ca-lif. and LeRoy French Jr., Decatur, Ark., and a large extended family.

Ralphy was born Oct. 10, 2013, at Joplin.

LEILA METCALFJASPER-A memorial

service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lamar First Baptist Church for Leila Ann Metcalf, 67, Jasper, who died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, at Mercy McCune Brooks Hospital in Carthage. Pastor Robb Hodson o� ciated. Burial was in Mitchell Cem-etery, east of Jasper.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Jasper Eagles Booster Club, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be le� at www.danielfuner-alhome.net.

Survivors include her husband, Leonard Met-calf; a daughter, Della Hill and Virginia Chad-bourne, Albert Lea, Minn.; a son and daugh-ter-in-law, Danny and Kyley Metcalf, Jasper; two

Brenton Lane Crockett

Brad and Jeni Crockett, Webb City, announce the birth of their son. Bren-ton Lane Crockett was born on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014 at 4:25 p.m. He weighed seven pounds and seven ounces and was 20 ¼ inches long. He is their � rst child.

Maternal grandparents are Rick and Becky Casey,

Pittsburg, Kan. Mater-nal great-grandparents are Dick and Jackie Casey and Bonnie and the late � omas Comp-ton, all of Pittsburg, Kan.

Paternal grandpar-ents are Darrel and Judy Crockett, Lamar. Paternal great-grand-parents are Junior and Laura Hammons and Velma and the late Bobby Crockett, all of Lamar.

BIRTHS

State V Megan Ashley Burdick, written guilty plea.

Great Southern Bank V Jeremy E � omason, de-fault judgment.

Midland Funding LLC V Laurie C Cobb, default judgment.

Midland Funding LLC V Stephanie J Clawson, default judgment.

Mid America Man-agement Inc., Lamar V Brandy R Howard, de-fault judgment.

State V Adam L � om-as, written guilty plea.

State V Jonathan Aaron Bass, written guilty plea.

State V Tia Rena Berry, written guilty plea.

City of Lamar V She-lia Ann Mundy, tried by court, guilty.

State V Stephenie R Short, tried by court, guilty.

COURT MISC.

see DEATHS, page 3B

Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO www.lamardemocrat.com Wednesday, January 29, 2014 • 3B

General Warranty Deed, filed January 9, 2014. Bob D. Andrews and Kathie L. Andrews to George R. Hayden and Sandra L. Hayden: All of lot 3 in block 40 of Parry’s 3rd Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, and extending 7 feet of a vacated alley along the entire east side.

General Warranty Deed, filed January 9, 2014. Loretta Russell Hoffman and to Ray-mond L. Luthi and Violet R. Luthi: An undivided ¼ interest in the east 50 acres of the west 109 2/3 acres of the south-east quarter of section 34, township 32, range 31, Barton County, Mis-souri.

General Warranty Deed, filed January 9, 2014. Tracey Famiano and Anthony Famiano to Raymond L. Luthi and Violet R. Luthi: An undivided ¼ interest in the east 50 acres of the west 109 2/3 acres of the southeast quarter of sec-tion 34, township 32, range 31, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed January 9, 2014. Catherine R. Mug-lia and Anthony Mug-lia to Raymond L. Luthi and Violet R. Luthi: An undivided 1/8 interest in the east 50 acres of the west 109 2/3 acres of the southeast quarter of section 34, township 32, range 31, Barton County,

Missouri.General Warranty

Deed, filed January 9, 2014. Elizabeth R. Zac-zyk and Michael Zaczyk to Raymond L. Luthi and Violet R. Luthi: An undivided 1/8 interest in the east 50 acres of the west 109 2/3 acres of the southeast quarter of section 34, township 32, range 31, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed January 9, 2014. Shaun A. Pettine and Stefan M. Pettine to Raymond L. Luthi and Violet R. Luthi: An un-divided ¼ interest in the east 50 acres of the west 109 2/3 acres of the southeast quarter of sec-tion 34, township 32, range 31, Barton County, Missouri.

Warranty Deed, filed January 10, 2014. Man-dy Pike and Greg Pike, and Troy Leibbrand and Melanie Leibbrand of Barton County, Missouri to Tara Bowin of Barton County, Missouri: All of lots 1, 2, and 3 in block 43 in the First Addition to the Town of Minden-mines, Barton County, Missouri.

Warranty Deed, filed January 13, 2014. James K. Westfall and Jana of Barton County, Missouri to Terry L. Mertz and Joanna L. Mertz of Bar-ton County, Missouri: A tract commencing 667 ¾ feet south of the north-west corner of section 1, township 32, range 33, Barton County, Missouri, and running thence east 651 ¾ feet, thence south

317 feet, thence west 651 ¾ feet, thence 326 feet to the place of beginning.

Warranty Deed, filed January 13, 2014. Darla C. Claspill and Carol L. Claspill of Barton Coun-ty, Missouri to Brian J. Little and Melissa D. Little of Barton County, Missouri: A tract com-mencing at the south-west corner of lot 1 in block 3 of Humphrey Brothers Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, run-ning thence north 108 feet, thence east 150 feet, thence south 108 feet, thence west 150 feet to the place of beginning.

Warranty Deed, filed January 13, 2014. Kath-leen S. Henegar of Bar-ton County, Missouri to Thomas E. McKay and Linda S. McKay of Bar-ton County, Missouri: All of lots 7, 8, 9, and 10 in block 6 of the Town of Liberal, Barton County, Missouri.

Correction General Warranty Deed, filed January 14, 2014. Luther Leon Lamb to David D. Parks and Angelia M. Parks: All of the north-east quarter of the north-east quarter of section 9, township 27, range 29, Barton County, Mis-souri.

RecoRds

Equal Housing

Lender

see PROPERTY, page 4B

PROPERTY TRansfERs

brothers, Rick and Karen Greenlee and Randy and Marsha Greenlee; five sis-ters, Lillian Schubblehutt, Lois Jean and Dan Ulibar-ri, Fay Dozer, Kay Sisseck and Louelle Greenlee and five grandchildren, Braden, Logan, Haley, Ki-erstin and Xander.

Her parents; a brother, Richard Greenlee; a sis-ter, Lavetta Daigh and a daughter, Deborah Metcalf, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Metcalf was born Sept. 7, 1946, at Wright County, to Edgar and Mil-dred (Perkins) Greenlee. She graduated from Jas-per High School and later spent many years work-ing in the Jasper School system, as well as serv-ing on the Jasper School Board. She enjoyed ath-letic activities and was a dedicated Jasper Eagle fan. Many will remember her for her welcoming smile and helpful man-ner during the eight years she worked at Carthage Walmart. She was an avid fisherman and an active member of First Baptist

Church of Lamar.She married Leonard E.

Metcalf on Oct. 16, 1970, at Jasper.

WILLIaM “BILL” GEnE nIMs

MILO-A memorial ser-vice will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Ferry Fu-neral Home for William “Bill” Gene Nims, 62, Milo, who died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, as the result of an accident while cut-ting wood on his farm. Steve Dean will officiate.

Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., today (Wednesday) at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ver-non County Youth Fair, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent online at www.ferry-funeralhome.com.

Survivors include a son, Ryan Masters and wife Glenda, Littleton, Colo.; a daughter, Andrea Wydick and husband Daniel, Milo; grandchil-dren, Rylee, Charli, Dani and David Wydick and one grandson to be born in Spring 2014; a sister, Sheila Durman, Sheldon; two brothers, Walt Nims and wife Debbie, Golden City, and Ray Nims and wife Debbie, Girard, Kan.; three aunts, two nieces, three nephews, several great-nieces and nephews and several cousins.

His parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Nims was born June 2, 1951, in Vernon Coun-ty, to Lloyd and Bertha (Baker) Nims. He was a

1969 graduate of Lamar High School. He attended Pittsburg State University and graduated from Mis-souri State University in 1975, with a degree in Ac-counting. He worked for the Missouri Department of Revenue and most re-cently for the Missouri Department of Transpor-tation.

He was an active par-ticipant in the Mo-Kan Squares. He also enjoyed being outdoors and working in his garden. His favorite pastime was playing with his grand-children and they brought him much joy.

GEORGE D.RaWLInGs

LAMAR-Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Konantz Warden Fu-neral Home for George D. Rawlings, 70, Lamar, who died Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at his home. Minis-ter Rob Wilson officiated. Burial was in Oakton Cemetery.

Music was “Ten Thou-sand Reasons” and “When I Get Where I’m Going”. Pallbearers were John Davis, Jack Peacock, Jim Buzzard, John Teed, Sam Foster, Gary Ford, Paul Crabtree, Chris

Ward and Earl Lipscomb. Honorary pallbearers were Cody Rawlings, Adam Rawlings, Parker Rawlings, Zach Rawlings, Drew Rawlings, Landon Rawlings, Cole Rawlings, Dallas Hollister and Car-men Rawlings.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Liberal FFA, Liberal City Park or Oakton Cem-etery.

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

Survivors include his wife, Earlene of 32 years; three sons, Rick Rawl-ings, Colleyville, Texas, Loyd Rawlings, Ozark and Jeff Rawlings, Co-lumbia, Ill.; nine grand-children; two brothers, John Rawlings, Liberal and Richard E. Rawlings, Baxter Springs, Kan. and three sisters, Dorothy Snyder and Margue-rite Buzzard, Lamar and Kathryn Sherron, Excel-sior Springs.

A brother, Gene Rawl-ings and a sister, Carolyn Skinner, preceded him in death.

Mr. Rawlings was born Aug. 8, 1943, in Oska-loosa, to W.F. “Bud” and Ladye Yoke Rawlings. He was a 1961 graduate of Liberal High School. He was a second generation hay and straw business owner.

He was of the Christian faith. He was a member and past president of the Optimist Club and was a strong supporter of FFA.

He married Earlene

Robertson on Aug. 22, 1981, in Lamar.

CaROLROBERTsOn

LAMAR-Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thurs-day at Daniel Funeral Home for Carol D. Rob-ertson, 93, Lamar, who died Sunday evening, Jan. 26, 2014, at Barton Coun-ty Memorial Hospital. Burial will be in Iantha Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to-day (Wednesday) at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the La-mar United Methodist Church, in care of the fu-neral home.

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

Survivors include three daughters, Judy Loch, Oswego, Ill., Becky Black-ford and husband David, Lamar and Sandy Karas and husband Earl, War-rensburg; a sister, Hen-rietta Callen, Lockwood; nine grandchildren, John Loch and wife Jessica, Jeff Loch and wife Angie, Jen-nifer Elliott and husband Mike, Krysti Fisher, John Karas and wife Jennifer, Michael Blackford, Me-

gan Stefan and husband Doug, Carla Swartz and husband Kurt and Tim Blackford and wife Mi-chelle; 22 great-grand-children; a great-great-grandson and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John, on Dec. 20, 1999 and two brothers, Gerald and Harl Palmer.

Mrs. Robertson was born July 6, 1920, at Lib-eral, to Taylor and Bertha (Comby) Palmer. After graduating from Liberal High School in 1938 she earned a teaching cer-tificate from Springfield State Teachers College and taught at North Star country school and Lib-eral Elementary for sev-eral years.

On August 12, 1943 at Oakland, Calif., she mar-ried John E. Robertson, Jr. and they made their home in Oakland, Chey-enne, Wyo., Louisburg, Kan. and Springfield be-fore moving to Lamar in 1970. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she made every place they lived a loving and inviting home and was looking forward to welcoming her 23rd great-grandbaby to the family in March. She was a talented artist and pianist and an accom-plished seamstress. Many will continue to enjoy the abundance of Barbie doll clothes, tablecloths, cro-cheted projects and nee-dlework gifts she enjoyed sharing with family and friends. She had been a member of the Louisburg American Legion Auxil-iary and was a member of Lamar United Methodist Church.

Deaths, continued from page 2B

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RecoRds/legals

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate of: Darrel Ralph Throckmorton, Deceased. Wm. G. McCaffree, Personal Representative. Case No. 13B4-PR00049.NOTICE OF FILING OF

FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR

DISTRIBUTIONTO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF:

Darrel Ralph Throckmorton, DeceasedYou are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal and real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, on January 31, 2014, or as may be continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement.

/s/ Wm. G. McCaffreeWm. G. McCaffree,

MO Bar #16621128 1/2 W. Walnut,

P.O. Box 244Nevada, MO 64772TEL 417-667-2211FAX 417-667-6111

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NOTICE OFTRUSTEE'S SALE

For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed

by Sarah M. Thomason and Jeremy E. Thomason, dated November 30, 2009, and recorded on December 1, 2009, Document No. 2009-1577 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Barton County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on February 3, 2014, at 12:00 PM, at the East Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, Lamar, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:

All of the North 60 feet of Lot Four (4), in Block Eleven (11), M.N. Wills 5th Addition, to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri., commonly known as 1706 Poplar Street, Lamar, MO, 64759

subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.South & Associates, P.C., Successor TrusteeFirst Publication: January 8, 2014. For more information, visit www.southlaw.com

NOTICEPursuant 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 or the express 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 (Casefile No. 148312

/ Invoice No. 148312-600777).

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate of DONALD EUGENE DICKERHOOF Deceased Estate No. 13B4-PR00041NOTICE OF FILING OF

FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR

DISTRIBUTIONTO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DONALD EUGENE DICKERHOOF, Deceased: Case No. 13B4-PR00041You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to

the personal/real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, on February 20, 2014 or as may be continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement.JAMES V. NICHOLSNICHOLS & NICHOLS206 West 10th StreetLamar, Missouri(417) 682-6003MARCY MORRISPersonal Representative

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TRUSTEE’S SALEIN RE: Walter Dennis

Watson, a single man single man Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by

Walter Dennis Watson, a single man single man dated September 20, 2002 and recorded in the Office

816 W. 12th, Westview CenterLamar, Missouri 64759

417-682-6543 • www.realtor.com

CONNEE FORRESTER REALTY, LLC

YOUNG THREE BEDROOM, 2 Bath has open, split bedroom fl oor plan. CH&CA plus pellet stove. Handicap friendly. Unique covered patio, partially fenced and well landscaped. 2 car attached garage.

AWAKE to one of the neatest, cleanest 3 bed-room homes available at a modest price. Large KIT/Dining combination, recently updated bath. Low maintenance exterior. Great lot close to Lamar schools.

PARADISE FOUND: Approx 35 acres of natural wonderland surrounds this move-in-ready Four Bedrm, 3 ba, home (approx. 2100 sf). Beautiful KIT, formal dining, 2 living areas. Front and rear decks, 40’x30’ heated gar/shop, 3 ponds. Fruit, nut and ornamental trees. Hunt to your heart’s content.

MOVE-IN READY: 4 Bdrm, 2 ba on 3/4 ac. New windows, deck patio.40 Acres - Barton-Vernon County Line. Fenced & cross fenced, pond.

UNIQUE TWO STORY COTTAGE. Arched doorways and fl exible space add character. 2 Spacious Bedrooms, 1.5 bath. Fireplace, basement, garage + carport. Great yard, deck. Updates include newer HVAC.

AFFORDABLE 3-4 Bedroom, 2 bath on large lot close to Lamar Park. Updated KIT, CH/A, New Roof, 2 car attached garage, covered patio.

GOLFER OR NOT: Great fl oor plan in this 3 Bdrm, 2.5 bath w/ fl oor-to- ceiling stone fi repl in LR and brick fi repl in hearth room adjacent to KIT. For-mal & informal dining. Porch & Cvrd deck overlook 3.5 acre wooded wonderland with golf cart path. 3 car attd garage, 30’x30’ Detd shop with loft.

COUNTRY RETREAT: 6+ Bdrms, 4 full/two 1/2 baths. Gorgeous KIT, granite countertops, open to formal dining/Gathering Room w/Firepl. Exquisite cabinetry throughout, crown moldings, hardwd & tile fl rs. Luxury offi ce w/built-ins. Wrap Around & Screened Porches. Full walkout bsmt. 3c attd garage. 40 Ac pasture & tillable, ponds.

see LEGALS, page 5B

LEGALS

Property, continued from page 3B

Special Warranty Deed, filed January 15, 2014. Paul R. Pearson of Bar-ton County, Missouri, to Sunnye Lynn Pearson of Barton County, Mis-souri: A tract commenc-ing at the southeast cor-ner of northeast quarter of section 5, township 32, range 33, Barton County, Missouri, thence west 330 feet, thence north 660 feet, thence east 330 feet, thence south 660 feet to the point of begin-ning.

General Warranty Deed, filed January 16, 2014. Bruce L. Barker and Ruth Leann Barker to BLB Farms, LLC: Par-

cel 1: The west half of the southwest quarter of section 21, and the east half of northwest quar-ter and the northwest of northeast quarter and the northwest quarter of northwest quarter of section 28, all in town-ship 33, range 32, except a tract in the northwest corner of said northwest quarter of northwest quarter containing 5.81 acres. Parcel 2: Tract I: The northeast quarter of the northwest quar-ter and the north half of the southeast quarter of the northwest quar-ter and the north half of the southwest quarter

of the northeast quarter of section 33, township 33, range 33, in Barton County, Missouri. Tract II: The south half of the southeast quarter of sec-tion 28; all that part of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 33 lying south of the right-of-way of Fris-co Railroad; and all that part of the north half of the northeast quarter of section 33 lying north of Frisco right-of-way; all in township 33, range 33, Barton County, Missouri. Parcel 3: The east half of the southwest quarter of section 21, township 33, range 32.

General Warranty Deed, filed January 16, 2014. Lawrence D. Schmitt and Hui C. Schmitt to Richard E. Underwood, Jr. and Donita R. Underwood: A tract commencing at the northeast corner of lot 1 in block 6, M.N. Wills 4th Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton Coun-ty, Missouri, and run-ning thence south 100.5 feet, thence west 128 feet, thence north 100.5 feet, thence east 128 feet to the place of beginning, being a part of lots 1 and 2 in said block 6.

Warranty Deed, filed January 17, 2014. Muret-

ta J. Smith of Neosho County, Kansas to Kar-leen Havens of Barton County, Missouri: All of lots 10, 11, and 12 in block 2, Town of Nash-ville, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed January 21, 2014. Gene Davis and Theresa Davis to Randy J. Davis: Lot 8, block 2, Lakeview Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri.

Warranty Deed, filed January 22, 2014. Nor-man Ray Mayfield and Pamela Mayfield, James T. Mayfield and Johanna Mayfield, Howard Dale

Mayfield and Paula May-field, Beverly J. Beaty and Jack Beaty, and Rebecca E. Jones and Dusty Jones of Barton County, Mis-souri, to James T. May-field and Johnanna May-field of Barton County, Missouri: A tract com-mencing 762.25 feet west of the southeast corner of the southeast quarter of section 10, township 32, range 31, in Barton County, Missouri, and running thence north 225 feet, thence west 250 feet, thence south 225 feet, thence east 250 feet along the south line of said southeast quarter to the place of beginning.

Lamar Democrat, Lamar, MO www.lamardemocrat.com Wednesday, January 29, 2014 • 5B

of the Recorder of Deeds of Barton County, Missouri in Book 478, Page 644 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 4:55 PM), at the West Front Door of the Court House, City of Lamar, County of Barton, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Barton County, State of Missouri, to wit: ALL OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWELVE (12), TOWNSHIP THIRTY (30), RANGE THIRTY-THREE (33), [IN BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI] SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS AND RIGHT OF WAYS OF RECORD. [THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN BRACKETS HAS BEEN ADDED TO MORE ACCURATELY REFLECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION]

to satisfy said debt and cost.MILLSAP & SINGER,

P.C., Successor Trustee

612 Spirit DriveSt. Louis, MO 63005

(636) 537-0110File No:

157445.021914.319914 FCNotice

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 or the express 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.

1-29,2-5,12,19-4tc

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate of HELEN M. WINNINGHAM, Deceased, Estate No. 09B4-PR00017Notice oF FiLiNG oF

FiNAL SettLeMeNt AND PetitioN FoR

DiStRiBUtioNTO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HELEN M. WINNINGHAM, Deceased:

You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal/real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, on March 3, 2014 or as may be continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement.JAMES V. NICHOLS NICHOLS & NICHOLS 206 West 10th StreetLamar, Missouri(417) 682-6003

NORMA OSTERDYK

Personal Representative1-29,2-5,12,19-4tc

Notice oF tRUStee SALe

For default in the payment of debt and performance of the obligations secured by deed of trust executed by Ryan E. Oswald, dated July 7, 2009, recorded on July 7, 2009, in Book 2009 at Page 895, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Barton County, Missouri, the undersigned Trustee will on February 21, 2014, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and particularly at 1:00 p.m., at the West Front Door of the Barton County Courthouse, 1004 Gulf Street, Lamar, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash, the property in Barton County, Missouri, described as:The real property described in this deed of trust includes the mobile or manufactured home

located on the land and permanently affixed hereto.A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 29 WEST, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 10, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET, THENCE NORTH 87

DEGREES 25 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING.Together with all rights, fixtures and improvements that are a part of said real estate, toward satisfaction

of said debt and costs.s-Jeffery J. Love, Trustee1901 S. Ventura, Suite A

Springfield, Missouri 65804

Telephone: (417) 883-6566

Facsimile: (417) 883-66891-29,2-5,12,19-4tc

LegaLs/cLassifieds

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Special Notices

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

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

Services Offered

Appliance Repair. Ap-pliance parts. Miller’s

Country Corner. 417-884-2684.

Employment

Drivers, Solo, cDL A, 2 to 3 day runs, $57,000 to $68,500 per year, new equipment, same day pay, free health ins. 800-769-3993 or on line app @www.trailiner.com.

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

Drivers: Home Weekly! $1,500.00 Sign On Bo-

nus. Dry Van and Flat-bed Divisions. Excellent Benefits, Bonuses, Pay. CDL-A 1 yr Exp./Re-freshers Welcome. Con-nie or Marnie (855) 353-0037.

Drivers: $800 - $1000/wk, Company Paid Health Ins, 401K, Paid Vacation & More! CDL-A, 2yrs Experience Re-quired. 1-888-992-4038 x 133.

Miscellaneous For Sale

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

884-2684.close out Sale – All front load Washer/Dry-er pairs – Pedestals in-cluded. Regularly $1895 to $2695, now any pair $1495. 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.

"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.

Homes For Sale

Asbury – 670 SW State-line Lane, 3 bed, 1 bath. Single family. 2,229 square feet. Attached ga-rage. Lease or cash. $750 down, $335 month. 877-519-0180.

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AREA NEWS

Equal HousingOpportunity

Area man injured in ATV accidentAccording to the Missouri State High-

way Patrol report, a 2012 Honda Ranch-er ATV, being driven by Ralph L. Stahl, 64, Lamar, was traveling east on US 160, six miles east of Lamar, when he ran o� the roadway, went down a deep em-

bankment and overturned, ejecting the driver. � e accident occurred at 8:30 a.m. on � ursday, Jan. 23.

� e report stated that Stahl received serious injuries and was airli� ed to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin.

Barton County of Yesteryear

Remembering the CCC, Barton County’s allotment, 1934

� e Civilian Conserva-tion Corps (CCC) was ar-guably the most successful of all the policies of the New Deal administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt. It was created by an act of Congress in 1933 to cope with youth unem-ployment and � nancially strapped families in the Great Depression. � e La-mar Democrat reported on Barton County’s allot-ment in an article that appeared in the Tuesday, July 13, 1934 edition.

Barton County was al-lotted a quota of twelve boys to go to the CCC camps, July second. It was directed that the boys who were cho-sen must be taken from among families who were on relief. � ere has been a lot of adverse comment on the fact that a good many of the local boys, previously sent were from families that did

not use the money allot-ted to them by the young foresters. � e money was saved for the boy and he was likely to buy himself a second hand car.

� e boys chosen this time were those recom-mended by the welfare interviewers a� er they had gone into each case. � ey were taken more with regard to the needs of the families than lo-cation. � ey are: Chas. Behrent, Lamar, Route three, Chester Blake, Golden City; Carl T. Clark, Earl D. Boyd, Claude E. Divine and Freeman Woody, all of Lamar; Henry Crowe, of near Minden, Everett Houchin, Milford Route One, Elmer Short and Elwood K. Short, both of Liberal; Clay Williams of Minden.

� ree alternates were chosen. If any of the boys above chosen should

fail to show up, one of the alternates can go in his place. � e alternates are Albertice Coiner, of Golden City; James Hip-ster, of Burgess and Wil-liam Samson of Minden.

Not only was the CCC successful, it was also ex-tremely popular with the American public. Its con-servation work in forestry was especially valuable. One of the criticisms of it charged that it was a de-vious way of creating an enlarged army because the boys lived in barracks organized into camps, and marched to mess halls and to most work sites. � is was at a time when isolationism domi-nated most Americans’ attitudes toward involve-ment in world a� airs.

� e Democrat will con-tinue to reprint articles taken from Barton Coun-ty newspapers of genera-tions ago.

Accident reportGary D Davis, 72, Lamar, was taken

by EMS to Barton County Memorial Hospital with minor injuries a� er the 2008 Ford he was driving was slowing to make a turn and was struck in the rear by a 2012 Freightliner being driven by Dwayne E Burris, 51, Rich Hill. Ac-

cording to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report the accident occurred at 1:34 p.m. � ursday, Jan. 23.

� e report stated that at the time of the accident the two vehicles were trav-eling eastbound on Hwy. 160 at the east Lamar city limits.

Beward of fad diets this new yearBy JESSICA HOUDYSHELL

Registered DietitianBarton County Memorial Hospital

It’s that time of year when many of us have “resolutions” to lose weight. Con-� icting claims, testimonials and hype can confuse even the most informed consumers. � e bottom line is simple, if a diet or product sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

� ere are no foods or pills that magi-cally burn fat. No super foods will alter your genetic code. No products will miraculously melt fat while you watch

TV or sleep. Some ingredients in sup-plements and herbal products can be dangerous and even deadly for some people.

Steer clear of any diet plans, pills and products that make the following claims:

Rapid weight loss – Slow, steady weight loss is more likely to last than dramatic weight changes. Healthy plans aim for a loss of no more than ½ pound to two pounds per week. If you lose weight quickly, you’re most likely losing muscle and water. You also will be more likely to regain the pounds

quickly a� erwards.Quantities and limitations – Ditch

diets that allow unlimited quantities of any food such as grapefruit and cab-bage soup. It’s boring to eat the same thing over and over and hard to stick with monotonous plans. Avoid any diet that eliminates or severely restricts en-tire food groups such as carbohydrates. Even if you take a multivitamin, you’ll still miss some critical nutrients.

Speci� c food combinations – � ere is no evidence that combining certain foods or eating foods at speci� c times of day will help with weight loss. Eat-ing the “wrong” combinations of food doesn’t cause them to turn to fat im-mediately or to produce toxins in your intestines, as some plans claim.

Rigid menus – Life is already compli-cated enough. Limiting food choices or

following rigid meal plans can be over-whelming. With any new diet, always ask yourself, “Can I eat this way for the rest of my life?” If the answer is no, the plan is not for you.

No need to exercise – Regular physi-cal activity is essential for good health and healthy weight management. � e key to success is to � nd physical activi-ties that you enjoy and then to aim for 30 to 60 minutes of activity on most days of the week.

If you want to maintain a healthy weight the best path is a lifelong com-bination of eating smarter and moving more. For a personalized plan, tailored to your lifestyle and food preferences, a registered dietitian can help you � nd a realistic, � exible eating style that helps you feel and be your best. For more in-formation call 417-681-5263.

� e importance of limeBy JILL SCHEIDT

Barton County Univer-sity Agronomy Specialist

Lime is one of the most important additives a producer can apply to a � eld or pasture. Lime is a soil conditioner that allows other nutrients to become more available through optimizing the soil pH. Taking a repre-sentative soil sample is imperative to receiving accurate soil test results and that is the � rst step in correcting soil pH.

Soil samples should be taken every three to � ve years. At least 10-20 six inch deep cores should be collected from every � eld. Producers should avoid sampling soon af-ter fertilizing, liming or applying manure. Nu-trient availability in soil can � uctuate with soil moisture. Sampling at the same time of year will provide more con-sistent soil test results. In pastures, avoid sampling within 150 feet of shade areas, watering points and � eld edges, where livestock may congregate and crop � eld’s end.

Lime is graded ac-cording to the e� ective neutralizing material (ENM). Most lime com-panies in southwest Mis-

souri have an ENM rang-ing from 400-450. � e � ner the lime is ground, the higher the ENM; � n-er grinding of limestone improves breakdown and speeds reaction with the soil to change pH levels. Limestone is more e� ective when incorpo-rated in soil because it is not very water soluble, therefore reacts slowly with soil.

Priority on a limited fertilizer budget should go to correcting soil pH through liming. Lime increases the e� ciency of fertilizers like phos-phorus and many mi-cronutrients, by increas-ing their availability to the plant. Soil structure, microbial activity, activ-ity of soil incorporated herbicide applications and legume persistence are all improved with a proper soil pH. � e il-lustration demonstrates nutrient availability to the plant according to pH level of the soil. � e ideal pH range for cool-season grasses is 5.5-7.0; for legumes 6.0-7.5; for row crops 6.0-6.5.

Many common fertil-izers acidify the soil but the impact on soil pH is relatively small. For example, nitrogen fer-tilizers have long been

known to acidify the soil. According to John Lory, MU Plant Sci-ences, it takes about 180 pounds of calcium carbonate to neutral-ize 100 pounds of ni-trogen added as an-hydrous ammonia. At this rate, less than one ton/acre of pure lime is needed every � ve years to o� set an application of 200 pounds/acre/year of nitrogen. If producers have a corn-soybean rotation, only one ton/acre of lime is needed every 10 years to o� set that same ni-trogen application. Ni-trogen fertilizers vary in their ability to acid-ify the soil. Ammoni-um sulfate is the most acidifying nitrogen fertilizer; the impact of urea will be similar to anhydrous ammonia.

Given the slow ef-fects of fertilizers such as nitrogen on soil pH the best way to manage acidi� cation by fertil-izers is to monitor soil pH using soil testing. Sampling � elds every three to � ve years will allow you to monitor trends in soil such as soil pH and identify � elds where soil pH is close to dropping be-low optimum.

Currency expert to teach seminar at mid-Missouri coin show

OSAGE BEACH-Steve Carr, a nationally known expert in Large Cents and Kansas National Bank Notes, will present a free seminar on “First Names on National Bank Notes” at the Mid-Missouri Col-lectors Show at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 22. Carr teaches a class on U.S. Large Cents at the Ameri-can Numismatic Associa-tion Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colo. and makes presentations about U.S. Large Cents, National Currency and “How to Become a Coin Dealer” throughout the region. � e Mid-Mis-souri Collectors Show will be held March 21 to March 23 this year at the Inn at Grand Glaize, 5142 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach.

“I am extremely hon-ored that Steve Carr will attend and o� er this out-standing presentation

at the Mid-Missouri Collectors Show,” stated Dave Sorrick of In God We Trust LLC, the sponsor of the weekend hobby event. “Steve is well-known in the numismatic com-munity as a specialist in National Currency and is very passionate in his teachings and publica-tions,” added Sorrick.

Carr currently serves as the editor of Across the Plains, the bi-monthly newsletter of the Kansas Numismatic Association and is a former president, secretary and treasurer of the Johnson County (KS) Numismatic Association. He will be available in the bourse area throughout the show for consultation and trading.

� e public is invited to attend the Mid-Missouri

Collectors Show from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 21; from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 22 and again on Sunday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. � ere is no charge for admission to the show or the seminar. Collectors are invited to buy, sell and trade with the vendors present at the hobby event. Appraisers will also be present to consult with local collec-tors. For more informa-tion call Dave Sorrick at (620) 423-6600 or email him at daves@pixius.net. A � yer for the show and a vendor application are available at www.border-townauctionhouse.com.