The year 2014 in reviewBy MELODY METZGER

Lamar Democrat

A heavy snow fell in Janu-ary of 2014, creating a winter wonderland in which sledders could sled at the dam by the La-mar City Lake. The Lamar City Council had recently approved

sledding at the dam. An aerial view showed the full extent of Lamar R-1 School District's de-molition of the 1936 building located on 7th Street, in prepa-ration to make way for the fu-ture. The first Winterfest drew a big crowd and raised $5,000 to go towards the Barton County

Community Fund. The Lamar Super 8 was recognized by Tri-pAdvisor, receiving The 2014 Travelers Choice Award for Bargains in the United States. The Lamar Tigers claimed first place in the Stockton Basketball Tournament. Players named to the all tournament team were Tripp Tucker and Land-on Compton. Sweet Creations opened its doors in Liberal. Work got underway to replace state traffic signs mounted on wooden posts in Lamar with signs on steel posts to increase stability and improve reflectiv-ity of the signs.

In February, Meteorologist Andy Foster reviewed the as-pects of effective storm spot-

ting to a class conducted at the Barton County Ambulance Department. It was reported that approximately 120 pro-life supporters attended the annual Right to Life rally, held January 26. Severe damage was caused by a fire at 1200 E. 16th St. Ben Bunton, a senior journalism major at Missouri State Univer-sity, will intern for the Lamar Democrat during his spring semester. High school sweet-hearts Carl and Reba Phipps celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Safety at the La-mar City Park playgrounds was the main topic of the monthly council meeting. Eight foot-

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Collectors show

schedule for 2015

announced by In God We

Trust LLC MINDENMINES-Dave

Sorrick of In God We Trust LLC has announced the dates and locations of the Original Collectors Show for

West Elementary students are

ready for a breakAbove, Coach Harvey

Fry led West Elementary students in the 12 Days of Christmas!

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Lamar Democrat/Richard CooperU.S. Senator Roy Blunt, right, was in Lamar,

December 29, as part of a five-day Open Press Tour before a new session of Congress begins. He was given a guided tour of Redneck Blinds by co-owner, Danny Little. Little told the senator that Redneck now operates out of six buildings, and sold about 4,000 blinds last year, 90 percent of which went to out-of-state buyers. This fit quite well into Blunt’s efforts to highlight the growth of American manufacturing. His next stop was Golden City.

American manufacturing

Public Service Commission reduces Relay Missouri surcharge

JEFFERSON CITY-The Mis-souri Public Service Commis-sion has reduced the surcharge that telephone users pay to fund Relay Missouri, a state-wide dual-party telephone relay service for the deaf, hearing impaired, and speech impaired. The surcharge had appeared on the monthly tele-phone bills of Missouri cus-tomers.

Relay Missouri provides tele-phone accessibility to people who are deaf, hearing impaired, and speech impaired, and is

funded through a monthly, per line surcharge. The previous surcharge was $0.08 a month. The surcharge dropped to $0.06 a month, which became effective December 1, 2014.

The Missouri General As-sembly established Relay Mis-souri in 1990. Under state law, the commission is required to review the surcharge at least every two years, but not more than on an annual basis. The review is to ascertain that nec-essary funds are available for providing the program.

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Photos by Richard Cooper/Lamar DemocratTop. County office holders sworn in for new terms. Left to right, Mike

Davis, presiding commissioner; Steven Kaderly, prosecuting attorney; Kathleen Dimond, recorder of deeds; Janet Maupin, circuit clerk; Charles

Curless, municipal judge; James Nichols, associate circuit judge; Kristina Crockett, county clerk. All are incumbents except Nichols, who moves from

municipal judge to associate circuit judge, and Curless, who moves from associate circuit judge to municipal judge.

Left. It’s all in the family. James Nichols takes the oath for associate circuit judge, administered by brother-in-law, Charles Curless. It was Curless’ last official act as outgoing associate circuit judge.

Register now for quarterly

chamber meeting

The Barton County Cham-ber of Commerce will hold its quarterly membership meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, 11:45 a.m., at the Lamar Family Ministries Center. Lunch will be provided free of charge for chamber mem-bers.

A panel of county com-mission representatives and officials from the cities of La-mar, Liberal and Golden City have been invited to discuss what's on the horizon and to answer questions.

For more information or to register contact the chamber office at 417-682-3595.

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Maxine's Musings

By MAXINE MORIN

We are beginning the second week of 2015. Are you keeping your resolutions? I did not make any, not that I do not need to, but I always figure that I would break them. I watched the Rose Pa-rade in Pasadena, Calif. on New Year's Day. Of course this was on TV. There were several beauti-ful floats and large bands in the parade. I under-stand that people work around the clock, gluing flower petals and other nature items on the floats to be ready for the parade.

I was talking to Dorothy Faubion last week. She tells that she has her 32nd great grandchild. Brent and Sally Willhite had gone to Springfield to be there for the event. On December 31, 2014, Solo-mon Jack Willhite was born. He weighed seven pounds and one ounce. Parents are Tyler and Julie Willhite, Springfield. Paternal grandparents are Brent and Sally Willhite and great-grand-mother is Dorothy Faubion, all of Lamar.

Dorothy also said that she spent Christmas at her daughter, Marvin Jean Stahl's, country home.

I was cooking noodles to take to Max and Cathy Orahood's on Christmas Eve when Sondra Riegel and Sue Lockridge came in with this lovely pack-age and presented it to me. It was three portable phones, mine had quit working. Now I have one in the living room, bedroom and kitchen. Really nice. Think we could have more than one Christ-mas a year?

The Red Hat girls will meet Thursday, Jan. 8, at the Senior Center. Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m., but the girls should be there around 11 a.m.

Sunday, I was talking to a friend who lives in northeast Missouri and she told me that it was “snowing and blowing” there. Glad it missed this area.

Remember our service persons that are de-ployed overseas. Until next time....

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“To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace

to society.”

Collectors, continued from page 1

2015. The multi-hobby collectors event will make stops in Parsons, Kan.; Osage Beach/Lake of the Ozarks and Joplin in 2015. The Original Col-lectors Shows feature lo-cal and regional vendors trading in coins, cur-rency, gold, silver, sports cards, sports memorabil-ia, postcards, stamps and other small collectibles of interest to the collect-ing public. The shows are always open to the public free of charge and offer free parking. Mem-bers of the public are en-couraged to buy, sell and trade at the shows and to bring in items for free appraisal. The series of shows had its origins in Pittsburg, Kan. in 1989 and has visited several communities over the years.

The first event of the new season will be the Parsons, Kan. Cool Col-lectibles Show at the Municipal Building at 112 South 17th, Parsons, Kan., on Saturday, Feb. 14. The Parsons show is a charity event for the Parsons Youth Football League and SKIL Re-source Center, Inc., with

proceeds devoted to the youth of Parsons and the Labette County area. The Mid-Missouri Col-lectors Show will be held on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22 at the Lake of the Ozarks ELKS Lodge, 5161 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach. The final event of the year will be the Jop-lin Route 66 Collectors Show held at the Conti-nental Banquet Center/Granny Shaffer’s Restau-

rant at 2802 N. Range Line Road on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Dealers, collectors and vendors interested in ob-taining tables or booths at the shows are encour-aged to contact Dave Sorrick at 620-423-6600 or email ddsorrick@ya-hoo.com. Applications for the events may also be obtained at the In God We Trust LLC website, www.bordertownauc-tionhouse.com.

Free wood carving classes offeredThe Tri County Whit-

tlers and Woodcarvers club of Nevada is offering a free basic eight week carving class, beginning on Tuesday night, Jan. 13. There is no charge for the classes, but there is a cost of $75-80 for the set of tools, sharpener and cutouts for the classes. Twenty-five dollars must be paid at the time of sign-up for the class, with the remaining balance to be paid the first night of classes. The class size is limited to 12 students and will run from 6:45

p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on each of the eight nights. Class-es will be held each Tues-day night through March 3, at the Nevada YMCA, barring bad weather con-ditions.

Students will be taught how to sharpen their tools, make basic cuts, how to do basic relief and in-the-round carvings, and woodburning and painting finishing hints will be included. Partici-pants should have at least three complete projects at the end of the classes.

Tri County Whittlers

and Woodcarvers meet every Tuesday night at the Nevada YMCA. Members offer support, help, encouragement and fellowship for fellow carvers of all skill lev-els. The club celebrated its 27th anniversary this winter. Members come from a 35-40 plus mile radius and include the basic geographic areas of Barton, Cedar and Ver-non counties, although members regularly come from nearby Bourbon and Crawford counties in Kansas and Bates County

in Missouri. Membership in the club is a nominal $5 per year.

Tom Beck of El Dorado Springs area is president of the club, Kim Bow-master of rural Milo is secretary and Donna Thomas of Nevada is treasurer.

Any person interested in the classes may contact either Larry Dragoo in

Nevada, Donna Thomas at 417-448-4560 or Karin Haverstic at 417-922-3452 to get information. Persons wanting to sign

up for the classes should contact Donna Thomas and send the $25 deposit to her at 19173 S. 1715 Rd., Nevada, MO 64772.

STAR Students of the week

STAR Students at Lamar East Primary for the week of January 5 are, third row, left to right, Jordane Wilson, Jesse Moore, Zander Brayfield, Jordan Null; second row, Chastelyn Mejia, Kaylee Mangin, Cooper Haun, Eli Hull; first row, Olivia Wass, Eddie Gettys III, Robert Thomas, Shylee Hammond.

BCHD signs contract to provide WIC for 2015

The Barton County Health Department has signed a contract with the Missouri Depart-ment of Health and Se-nior Services to provide WIC for 2015. WIC is a USDA nutrition program for women, infants and children up to their fifth birthday. Income guide-lines are based on 185 percent of poverty level, which for a family of

three can make $36,612 annually and still qualify financially.

Following a health and nutritional screening, qualified WIC partici-pants receive nutrition education, medical refer-rals and checks for nutri-tious foods each month. Women and children re-ceive milk, cheese, eggs, cereal, bread, tortillas, peanut butter, canned or

dry beans, juice and fresh or frozen fruits and veg-etables.

Breastfeeding moth-ers who do not receive formula for their infant also receive extra milk, breads and canned fish. Breast fed infants not re-ceiving any formula at six months old receive infant cereal, 64 jars of infant fruits and vegetables and 31 jars of infant meats.

Non breast fed infants receive formula and at six months old infant ce-real and 31 jars of infant fruits and vegetables.

For more information or to make an appoint-ment contact the Barton County Health Depart-ment at 1301 E. 12th St., Lamar, or call 417-682-3363. Services are pro-vided on a nondiscrimi-natory basis.

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Brayleigh Hope was born 12/13/14 at 15:16 By MELODY METZGER

Lamar Democrat

Many considered De-cember 13, 2014, lucky, as the number sequence of 12-13-14 won't hap-pen again until it occurs on 01-02-03, or January 2, 2103, which I know for a fact won't be in my life-time! Several marriages occurred on December 13, as well as several ba-bies being born that day.

One lucky little girl was

not only born on De-cember 13, 2014, but was delivered at 3:16 p.m., or 15:16 in military time; thus making her birth occurring on 12-13-14 at 15:16!

Alex Chambers and Kimberly Hininger, La-mar, are the proud par-ents of Brayleigh Hope, who was born at Mercy Hospital in Carthage. She weighed seven pounds and 10 ½ ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Brayleigh's maternal grandparents are Mar-gie Bowman, Lamar and Larry Jr. and Lavone Little, Independence. Maternal great-grand-parents are Danny and Patty Hininger and Dar-rell and Bonnie Woods, Lamar, Larry Sr. and Pam Little, Independence and DiAnne James, Corpus Christi, Texas. Maternal great-great-grandmother is Virginia Hininger, La-mar.

Paternal grandpar-ents are Cheryl Cham-bers, Lamar and Michael and Heather Chambers, Marietta, Ga. Paternal great-grandparents are Bob and Linda Twad-dell, Kennesaw, Ga. and Fred Chambers, Marietta, Ga. Paternal great-great-grandmother is Arlene Leggett, Washington, N.C.

Of course grandmother, Cheryl Chambers, com-mented that Brayleigh was the cutest baby ever! Needless to say I believe all grandparents feel that way and in this case with good reason, as you can see by this cutie's smile.

Winningham releases third book Barbara

Winningham announces her new-ly released third book, “Chatter's Nut House”, a book that was inspired by her first book, “My Kitty Dog”. “Chatter's Nut House” tells the story of Auntie Ant, who gets up-set because that silly squirrel Chat-ters buries his winter food in places that shakes their homes. Chat-ters does not know how to solve the problem, so Auntie Ant decides to

help him.In this third book Win-

ningham provides chil-dren the opportunity to see how Auntie Ant col-laboratively works with her other subterranean friends and neighbors to design an effective strategy, allowing Chat-ters to bury his winter food without endan-gering anyone's home. Filled with vivid, easy-to-follow, colorful il-lustrations, “Chatter's Nut House” presents to all readers a sequential

process clearly dem-onstrating how these problem-solving skills result in a more peace-ful community for all. After reading or hear-ing this story, children may want to relate how they have similarly worked with friends or siblings to solve a problem in the neigh-borhood or home.

Winningham's sec-ond book was “The Turtle Pit”.

Winningham and her husband, Jack, have parented seven children, as well as tak-ing on the role of fos-ter parents and host parents to various children in need and foreign exchange stu-dents. Her eldest son, Bobby, passed away at the age of 12 due to complications of Spina Bifida. Her stories are the products of the many children that have influenced her life, and in turn, were influenced by her.

Winningham has donated her books to libraries and schools throughout her travels and is also available for signings, or story telling. She can be con-tacted at 417-682-3222 or through email at missmooch53@hot-mail.com.

All three of Win-ningham's books, “My Kitty Dog”, “The Turtle Pit” and now “Chatter's Nut House” are avail-able at amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com or booksamillion.com. More informa-tion is also available at xlibris.com or at 888-795-4274, ext. 7879.

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Barton County Strength Club gives reasons to keep resolution

Here are five reasons why Barton County Strength Club (BCSC) will help you keep your New Year's resolution:

1. You are not alone! Step into BCSC and you’ve got friends for life! In their fitness commu-nity (more affectionately known as their “fitness family”), they support an encouraging, fun, friend-ly atmosphere, no mat-ter what personal goals are. They are all there to have a good time and get in shape, so come work-out with your friends! Coaches are dedicated to keeping you on the right track. All you have to do is show up!

2. Variety is the spice of life! No matter what day of the week it is, you are guaranteed to get a dif-ferent workout than the day before, the week be-fore or the month before! Every day is constantly varied at BCSC, so you’ll never get bored with the same workout over and over again. Variety will make sure your workouts stay interesting and fun.

3. Your one goal will

soon become many. At BCSC, your goal of los-ing weight (or whatever it may be), is not limited to just that. Yes, you will lose weight, but it doesn't stop there! Unlike oth-er fitness gyms BCSC brings the best out of all. From doing your first unassisted pullup to run-ning your first mile with-out stopping. Come in for weight loss, increased quality of life and added years to that life!

4.The community!

BCSC is more than a gym, it is a fitness family! They not only support each other in the gym, but they support the commu-nity outside as well. Dur-ing the holidays BCSC members came together and made sure that every foster child in the county received great Christmas gifts. Not only that, a lo-cal family's house caught fire near Christmas and once again the members came together and made sure those children had a

wonderful Christmas!

5. The price!. The price of a personal trainer at a normal gym for a one hour personal training session costs up to $100 per hour. That cost alone is more than a full month of unlimited training at

BCSC! They are so con-fident in their program that your first two weeks are completely free so you can try it out and see your results before you ever have to spend a pen-ny. Come join them and be the version of you that you always wanted to be.

METZGER’S MUTTERINGS

FRIENDS & FAMILY

By MELODY METZGERLamar Democrat

Happy New Year ev-eryone! We had a very unusual New Year's Eve at our home. To tell you about it I have to digress. Ten years ago, when son Jud was working at the Nevada Golf Course, he and several of the work-ers came across some kit-tens that had been aban-doned by their momma. The kittens were very young and even though I told him we did not want one, when I got home that evening he was standing at the door with a fur ball in the palm of his hand. He knew I wasn't happy and I told him that we would have to wait until Gary got home from work to decide what to do. Guess

what we did? Forward 10 years and several months ago Peyt-Peyt became sick and much to our dis-may we had to have him put to sleep and we were heartbroken.

After Peyt-Peyt died we had so many tell us we should get another cat, but we both hurt so bad, we couldn't even conceive of the idea. Gary has been lost with-out him and his death left a huge empty hole in our family. New Year's Eve Jud called to see if we would like him and Landon to come over to watch bowl games the next day, so figuring I better have something to feed him (cuz he does like to eat!), I better run to Walmart. As I was leaving the house, there on the front porch was a

Peyt-Peyt reincarnate!!! He looked to be under-fed and it was freezing outside, so we did the only thing we knew to do, we took “it” in. This cat's facial features are identical to Peyt-Peyt. The only thing is that it has its claws, but it doesn't use them except when it noodles us!

Needless to say, if we don't find its home, and by the shape that it was in I really don't think anyone will claim it, we have a new Peyt-Peyt. Guess that means Crit-ters and Pals will be get-ting our business once again. Gary and I can only look at this cat and shake our heads. As Me-lissa said, maybe it is truly a Christmas mir-acle because in the two days we've had it, it has already become a part of the family.

As to the bowl games, I was totally cool with Oregon beating FSU, as I'm not a huge FSU fan. My stepfather, E.L. Guy, hailed from Alabama so I

grew up an Alabama fan and really wanted them to win. Unfortunately Ohio State took the game, which was a very good, close game, just had the wrong outcome! Now I know that every state is different, but Mom and I always had a thing about our conception of people from Ohio. It was just something between myself and mom, so I found it really hard to see them win the game. It was interesting during the broadcast, however, that their quarterback, Cardele Jones and wide receiver, Michael Thom-as, had attended Fork Union Military Academy together. My grandfa-ther was employed by the academy and that is where my mom spent her formative years, as well as Uncle Sonny and Aunt Sandra both being born in Richmond, Va. Our family has always had an affinity for the academy, so it was really neat to hear that these two spec-tacular football players

had attended there. So now it comes down to Oregon and Ohio State. Don't really care who comes out ahead, just hope it's a good game. I know where I will be on the 12th, unless daugh-

ter-in-law Meghan goes into labor, which is a big possibility.

Who knows, by this time next week I may have grandson number three! What a way to start a new year...

Letter to editorDear Editor:North Korea has demonstrated its ability through

electronic means to disrupt business entities in the U.S. and the threat is there to possibly intervene in parts of our internet controlled infrastructure. But somehow lost in this entire discussion is that this is North Korea, not ISIS or the Taliban or a Taliban affiliate, and their capability for producing physical mischief, killing people in the United States, seems to be extremely limited. How these became linked, with equal capabilities, can be attributed mostly to the hysteria principle.

There are indeed those who are either mentally deranged or who are seeking notoriety for some cause who will attempt to further heighten the na-tion’s anxiety by a criminal act, deliberately pyra-miding it on another. But it also seems there are in-credibly few in this country including “lone wolves” who are so enamored of North Korea such that they would indulge in this kind of lethal venture solely in support of that renegade country.

Leon Faubion, Co-Editorthemuddycreekjournal.com

Albuquerque, NM

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SADIEJOHNSTON

LAMAR-Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednes-day, Dec. 31, 2014, at Lamar United Methodist Church for Sadie Dean Johnston, 82, Lamar, who died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, at Medicalodge Frontenac, Kan. Burial was in Lake Cemetery.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to T.A.T.S. or the Barton County Se-nior Center, in care of the funeral home.

The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.dan-ielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include four daughters, Susan Kelsey and husband John, Mar-tha Gardner and hus-band Kent, Sara Morey and husband Randy and Nancy Robertson, all of Lamar; 10 grandchildren, Brian Johnson, Beckie Maberry and husband Nathan, Tessy Beck and

husband Donny, Tisha Anderson and husband Willie, Amy Gardner, Mark Gardner and wife Chelle, Beth Guinn and husband David, Jerod Morey and wife Elisha, Zachary Morey and wife Heather and Melanie Pat-rick and husband Kent; great-grandchildren, Ad-dison, Dylan and Grace Maberry, Chayton and Jake Beck, Lukas and Shelby Anderson, Jillian and Brody Gardner, Tay-lor, Mason and Morgan Guinn, Elliston and Jag-ger Morey and Keller Pat-rick.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Calvin and Loren Der-mott and a son-in-law, Stanley Robertson.

Mrs. Johnston was born Aug. 29, 1932, at Lamar, to Clarence Wales and Ethel Jewell (Washburn) Dermott. She was a 1950 graduate of Lamar High School. She was a home-maker and farm wife, where she gardened and made sure all four of her daughters were out early working in the garden. She was a member of La-mar United Methodist Church, the Half Century Club, Fairview Sunshine Club, was a 4-H Leader and enjoyed playing cards in a Bridge club.

She married Douglas Allen Johnston on Oct. 29, 1950. He died in 2001.

CLAYTONWILLIAMS

LAMAR-A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Daniel Fu-neral Home for Clayton Victor Williams, 44, La-mar, who died unexpect-edly on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, at Barton County Memorial Hospital.

The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.dan-ielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include twin sons, Brayden Reid Wil-liams and Sloan Douglas Williams, both of Repub-lic; his girlfriend, Tracy Colman, Lamar; a step-son, Trevor Colman; a stepdaughter, Michaele Colman; an uncle, Bill and an aunt, Mary Lou Shaddox.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and a step-sister.

Mr. Williams was born Oct. 7, 1970, at Spring-field, to Ottis Victor and Shirley (Jones) Williams. He attended Cassville High School and was cur-rently employed at Gilster Mary Lee Corp., in Jasper. He loved fishing, Harley Davidson motorcycles and football, especially the Kansas City Chiefs.

PATRICIA RAE KREUTZER

PITTSBURG, Kan.-Ser-vices were held at 10:30 a.m. December 31, 2014, at Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel, for Patricia Rae Kreutzer, 71, a former resident of Pittsburg and more recent of Ft. Scott, who died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, at the Ft. Scott Mercy Hospital. Father Robert Wachter offici-ated. Burial was in Iantha Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Crisis Resource Center.

Survivors include her husband, Aaron, Arma; four children, Dianna Campbell and husband David, Arnold, MD, Mar-vin Williams and wife Roda, Franklin, Norman Williams and wife Kiok, Norman, Okla. and Ver-non James Williams and wife Jennifer, Benton, Ark.; two step-daughters, Marilyn Kreutzer-Taylor, Frontenac and Deann Schamerhorn and hus-band Shaun, Pittsburg; 12 grandchildren; two step-grandsons; a broth-er, Randy Caruthers, McPherson; a sister, Re-becca Smith, Emporia and an aunt and uncle, Jean and Harvey Buzzard, Lamar, Mo.

Mrs. Kreutzer was born June 28, 1943, in Lamar, Mo., to Ray Andrews and Evelyn Laverne (Ison) Caruthers. She resided in Hutchinson for several years, moving to Pitts-burg to attend college. She was a 1989 gradu-ate of PSU. She was em-ployed by Safehouse and later Crawford County Mental Health. In addi-tion, she and her hus-band worked as on site managers for Housing for All, a homeless facility in Pittsburg. She had always been involved in church and civic events.

She was a member of the Mary Queen of An-gels Catholic Church in Ft. Scott, the Daugh-ters of Isabella and the American Legion Auxil-iary. She was also the first female member of the Sunflower Kiwanis Club of Pittsburg, where she served three terms as club secretary and one term as president. She also served on the board of directors for both Safehouse and

Housing for All. While in the nursing home she served on the residents' advisory council.

She married Noah Dean Williams in 1964 and they later divorced. She married Aaron Kreutzer in 1992.

RICK JOHNSONLAMAR-A memorial

service was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Daniel Funer-al Home for Rick A. John-son, 62, Lamar, who died early Saturday morning, Jan. 3, 2014, at his home, surrounded by family. Full military honors were conducted.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to ACS Hope Lodge/Kansas City, in care of the funeral home.

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

On April 24, 1999, at Lamar, he married Rhonda (Shaw) Taylor and she survives, of the home. Also surviving are his mother, Roberta Braxdale, Lamar; a son, Raeth Johnson and wife Crystal, Stella; a daughter, Ryan Lacen and husband Todd, Columbus, Kan.; a stepson, Shane Tay-lor and wife Christina, Kansas City, Mo.; a step-daughter, Chelsey Taylor, Springfield; three sisters, Janet Hughes, Lakewood, Colo., Regina Johnson, Olathe, Kan. and Pamela Harrington and hus-band Dale, Joplin; two brothers-in-law, Stephen Shaw, Park City, Utah and Douglas Shaw, Lock-wood; two sisters-in-law, Janeth Johnson, Monett and Angela Kurtz and husband Larry, Spring-field; six grandchildren, Ashlee Lacen, Mindy Johnson, Dixee Lacen, Trenton Lacen, Isla Tay-lor and Trevor Lacen, and a large extended family.

He was preceded in death by his father, George Lewis Johnson; his stepfather, Grover Braxdale and his brother, Monte Johnson.

Mr. Johnson was born April 19, 1952, at Sid-ney, Montana, to George Lewis and Roberta Mae (Miller) Johnson. After graduating from Lamar High School in 1970 he attended MSSU where he also played football for the Lions. He entered

the U.S. Army in 1972, serving as an MP secur-ing nuclear missile sites while stationed in Ger-many. Returning home in 1975 he worked vari-ous jobs while returning to classes and graduating from MSSU with an AS in Accounting and a BS in Criminal Justice. In 1985 he took over the consult-ing company, REC Ser-vices, which he managed until ill health forced him

to retire in 2013. He also owned and operated La-mar Family Billiards for many years, positively impacting the lives of countless young people. He was a former member of Lamar Elks Lodge and American Legion. He was a talented woodworker and a competitive player of cards, games and puz-zles. Above all, he loved the fellowship of family and many good friends.

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A CARD SHOWER IS BEING HELD FOR Myrtle Skaggs, who will celebrate her 90th birthday on Jan-uary 18. Cards can be sent to her at 79 NE 15th Lane, Lamar, Mo. 64759.THE BARTON COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD of Trustees will meet Monday, Jan. 19, 9:30 a.m., at the Mary K. Finley Library in Lamar. The tentative agen-da will include (1) financial report review including approval of bills paid, (2) minutes and (3) director's report.MILFORD TOWNSHIP ROADBOARD meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 8, 7 p.m., at 515 NE 88th Lane. Filing deadline is January 20.LAMAR SLAM CLUB VOLLEYBALL will host a “Pulled Pork Tailgate” on Friday, Jan. 9, 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the LHS Commons during the evening bas-ketball games. The 9th/JV/V boys and girls will play the Frontenac Raiders. Make plans to have a pulled pork sandwich and cheer the Tigers to a victory.BARTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Flu shots are still available.THE JASPER SURVIVING SPOUSES WILL meet Wednesday, Jan. 14, for lunch at the senior center. Bingo will follow. If weather is bad the meeting will be canceled.RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD POSITION fil-ing dates remain open through January 20. For infor-mation call 417-540-2894.FIBER ART GUILD WILL MEET THURSDAY, Jan. 15, 9 a.m., at Denny's. There will be a program. Roll call will be answered with a winter memory, sto-ry or poem.LAMAR HEIGHTS BOARD WILL MEET Thurs-day, Jan. 15, 5:45 p.m., at the office of Vicki Pugh, 22 NE 1st Lane.THE NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED Feder-al Employees (NARFE) Quad County Chapter 1843 will meet Monday, Jan. 12, 11:30 a.m., with a lun-cheon meeting to be held at the Vernon County Se-nior Center, 301 N. Main, Nevada. For information call Rudy Spann, secretary and treasurer, at 417-549-9958.BARTON COUNTY MU EXTENSION WILL hold a Farm Estate and Succession Planning program on Thursdays, Jan. 15 and 22, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Lamar. Meals will be provid-ed each night. The cost is $50 per person or $90 per couple from the same farm, sharing materials, with a $10 additional fee for family members from that farm sharing the materials. All involved in the farm now, or in the future, are encouraged to attend. Do not bring children under the age of 16. To register or for more information call 417-682-3579.FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE FARM BILL deci-sion aid contact Barton County Extension at 417-682-3579 to set an appointment at the Barton or Dade County Extension offices or enter information at https://decisionaid.afpc.tamu.edu/.THE RETIRED EDUCATORS OF THE Barton County Area will meet Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, in the Fellowship Hall of the Lamar First Christian Church. Breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m., with the business meet-ing to begin at 9 a.m. Remember to bring items for Nathan's Place.BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FUND'S Ben-efit, “Winterfest”, will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Lamar Memorial Hall. Music will be provided by Sober as a Judge. The cost is $25 per person, including light refreshments. Tickets can be purchased at the Barton County Chamber of Com-merce.A FARM BILL MEETING WILL BE held by MU Extension. The meeting will be from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Lamar First Baptist Church, 1301 E. 6th St., on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015.

DEATHS & PAID MEMORIALS

Accident reportA one vehicle accident

occurred at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, accord-ing to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The re-port stated that a west-bound 2000 Isuzu pickup,

traveling 12 miles east of Sheldon on Route B, was being driven by Thomas L Pilcher, 69, Sheldon, when he lost control of the ve-hicle on an ice covered bridge, going off the road-

way and striking a ditch.According to the report

a passenger in the vehicle, Mary L Pilcher, 71, Shel-don, received minor inju-ries and was taken to Ne-vada Regional Hospital.

Trustee's Special War-ranty Deed, filed Decem-ber 17, 2014. Charlette M. Cundiff, surviving co-trustee of the Maurice J. Cundiff and Charlotte M. Cundiff Revocable Trust of Barton County, Mis-souri to Steven R. Dun-can and Scott A. Duncan of Greene County and

Clay County, Missouri: The northeast quarter of section 10, township 32, range 30, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed December 18, 2014. Preston Anthony Eidson and Raeann Lea Eidson to Clarissa L. Reeves: All of the north 79.5 feet of lot 7 in Rice's Subdivision to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri.

Warranty Deed, filed December 18, 2014. Norma Jean Buford Da-vis and Jerry W. Davis of Barton County, Missouri to Norma Jean Davis and

Jerry W. Davis, and Jerry E. Davis, as joint tenants of Barton County, Mis-souri: All of lot 1 in block 2, Lakeview Addition of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, located in the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of sec-tion 29, township 32, range 30, Barton County, Missouri.

Missouri Warranty Deed, filed December 18, 2014. Walter Johnson and Alice Juanita John-son of Barton County, Missouri, to Walter Johnson and Alice Juan-ita Johnson of Barton

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

see PROPERTY, page 7

BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTERLUNCH MENU: January 12-16

MONDAY- Cubed steak with rice and gravy, hom-iny, broccoli with cheese, wheat roll, mixed fruit, coffee/tea/milk.

TUESDAY- Sliced ham and cabbage, sliced car-rots, green beans, corn drop biscuit, sliced peach-es, coffee/tea/milk.

WEDNESDAY- Gou-lash, California blend vegetables, zucchini and tomatoes, wheat roll, cinnamon applesauce, coffee/tea/milk.

THURSDAY- Birth-day dinner, oven fried chicken, mashed po-tatoes, buttered peas and carrots, wheat roll, birthday cake with fruit topping, coffee/tea/milk.

FRIDAY- Hot dog with chili and cheese, french fries, coleslaw, grape juice, sliced pears, coffee/tea/milk.

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ball seniors signed with various colleges. Promi-nent Lamar businessman Charles Curless passed. Lamar R-1 voted to offer a contract to Mary Clark as principal of West Elemen-tary School for the 2014-15 school year. Floyed Eaves was presented with his 50 year service pin for the Lamar Masonic Lodge No. 292.

Longtime Lockwood resident Fred Lemmons' obituary was posted in March. The Lamar Ti-gers basketball team were named district champi-ons. Payden Nolting won the Lamar West Spelling Bee, with Kara Morey placing first runner up. It was announced that Independent Diesel Ser-vices would be coming to Lamar. Prairie State Park was spotlighted at the meeting of the Barton County retired teachers. A reminder was posted by University Extension that now was the time to check wheat fields for winter damage. A ribbon cutting was held at the Lamar Country Club, celebrat-ing their remodeling and grand opening. Iver and Nancy Johnson celebrated their 40th wedding anni-versary. It was announced that the Lamar Tiger football team would be honored at a Springfield Cardinals game in April. The LHS Choir will also sing the National Anthem before the game, with Dr. Zach Harris throwing out the first pitch. Members of the 2013 State Champi-on Football team were to be recognized on the field. Kyle Berry retired from the Barton County As-sessor's office. The Barton County Business Expo 2014 was well attended.

Lamar High School Prom pictures appeared in the April 2 edition. Kara Morey represented Lamar West Elementary at the Joplin Globe Spelling Bee. An unclaimed and sur-plus property sale netted the county $14,000. Uni-versity Extension spon-sored a Cooking Matters class. Due to many thefts, the Barton County Sher-iff 's Department urged individuals to lock their vehicles. The Liberal Booster Club presented donkey basketball. Local angler Jim Banks hit the jackpot at the Big Bass Bash, with help from his step-son and fishing bud-dy, Michael Henderson. The Lonnie Stilabower home on 282 NW 36th Lane was destroyed by fire. The Barton County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual awards banquet, with Bub Cur-less being inducted into the Barton County Cham-ber of Commerce Hall of Fame. Dr. Thomas Carroll was honored for 60 years of Rotary Service. Mid-west Hardware closed its doors. Lamar Career and Technical Center automo-tive students, Cody Short and Nick Collier, took first in state.

Area residents observed National Day of Prayer on May 1. Lamar 4-H Youth EXCEL celebrated their 10th year. Case Tucker, J.D. Bishop, Kara Morey, Sydney Moore and Hen-ry Gikonyo, youth from the Lamar First Baptist Church, received perfect scores at the State Bible Drill. A fundraiser was held for baby Ezekiel, son of Evan and Izzie Cle-ments. Martin and Alice Porter celebrated their 70th wedding anniversa-

ry. The Truman Day cel-ebration was enjoyed by many. Rotary met at the new and improved Lamar Country Club. Laurann Robertson was honored when the nature trail be-hind Lamar High School was dedicated in her hon-or. Longtime Lamar busi-nessman Elwood Roberts passed. It was mentioned during a CB meeting that all children wanting to at-tend the Plaza's summer-time movies would have the movie paid for. Finley Engineering expanded its engineering staff with the addition of John Ham, P.E. A chemical reaction ignited a blaze at Fast Ed-die's Hot Rod Shop and a fire in Mindenmines was under investigation. The Lamar Golf Team took third at state. The Lamar City Council boosted the wages of city employees following recommenda-tions from its Administra-tive Committee. Dave and Kathy Stauffer celebrated their 50th wedding an-niversary. BCMH cel-ebrated National Hospital Week. Nell Finley cele-brated her 90th birthday with a reception at Cor-nerstone Baptist Church.

It was reported in the first edition of June that the Lamar High School track team were repeat state champs. Doug and Elaine Hale celebrated their 50th anniversary. The Barton County Am-bulance Department graduated its first EMT-Basic class. The Lamar Ti-ger baseball team dropped its district title game. Bob Arnold and Helen Carr, both well known La-marites, passed away, as well as Lois Tucker from Golden City. The Bar-ton County Elks Lodge provided free movies for area school children dur-ing its Youth Week. New water and sewer rates were approved for Golden City. Olivia and Chloe Reed, from Georgia, pro-moted their Grandpa Ben's book, “Truth With Stretch Marks”. Cody Scheetz was killed after being struck by a freight-liner while attempting to cross I-49. Lamar's weath-erman, Russell Pierson, was remembered after his passing. Also passing was 104-year-old Mary E. Miller. Michelle Crockett was named to the Chil-dren's Trust Fund Board by Missouri Governor Jay Nixon. It was announced that Gerald Powley would be joining the Konantz Warden Funeral Home team. Robert Holt was recognized for his service to the county.

Vandalism was reported the first of July at AOK summer camp facilities. ComForcare, located on Hwy. 160 in Lamar, held its ribbon cutting. The Berry-Moore Furniture sign on the south side of the Lamar square came down after 64 years. It was announced that Rotary would award a scholar-ship prize to the winner of the Lamar Fair Queen contest. A Veterans Me-morial Park was dedicated in Golden City; the park is located on Main Street. The weather was perfect at the Rotary Club's annu-al golf tournament, with the team of Kaderly & Kaderly taking home first

place. Mary Probert was awarded Golden Harvest Days Person of the Year. Mike and Cherlyn Berry celebrated their 50th wed-ding anniversary. Dave Kleeman was recognized for his 35 years of service at the Consolidated Pub-lic Water Supply District No. 1. Internet service in the area went down for several hours, causing everyone to wonder if it was the end of the world. Eddie Morin, husband of Lamar Democrat corre-spondent Maxine Morin and friend to many, died. The Trula Cain Memorial Dog Park at the Lamar City Park was dedicated.

In August, the Lamar Community Theatre pre-sented its summer youth production, “Knights of the Rad Table”. The Fast family met for its 100th reunion. Lewis County Press (LCP), parent com-pany of the Lamar Demo-crat, announced that it had purchased The Ve-dette of Greenfield. The Learn A Do 4-H received first at the Gold Buckle Extravaganza. The Bar-ton County Commission received a plaque desig-nating Barton County as a Purple Heart county. The Lamar Booster Club released its dunk tank schedule for the Lamar Fair. Barton County Memorial Hospital an-nounced it would cele-brate its 65th year in 2014. The Doylesport Cemetery was revitalized thanks to Truman Healthcare. Hal-ey Landrum was crowned the Lamar Fair Queen. Dwain and Mary Ann Rutledge, as well as Mettie and Dan Schreiweis, cele-brated their 50th wedding anniversary. Lamar Ti-ger football team opened their season where they left off, with a win! Long-time Lamarites Marie Banwart, Betty O'Sullivan and Hugo Schiernbeck passed. Construction on the overpass at 1st Street and I-49 continued.

James Nichols was tabbed by the county Re-publican committee in September to fill the bal-lot vacancy left by Charles Curless. Amendment 1, the Right to Farm, will have a statewide recount. Metropolitan Nation-al Bank announced its Golden City relocation, with a convenient drive-thru service to be in-cluded. Skeeter the Clown amused students at Lamar Tiger Preschool and East Primary, in anticipation of the circus coming to town. The Marshall and Heather Miller family were chosen as State Fair Farm Family for Barton County. T.A.T.S. observed 20 years of community service. Community Bet-terment judges visited Lamar. John and Carolyn Noyes of Liberal observed their 50th anniversary. Retired nurses from Bar-ton County Memorial Hospital met at Tractor's to reminisce. Jack Stahl retired from the post of-fice. It was announced that Coach Scott Bailey had received the MSH-SAA Coach of the Year. Junior and Laura Ham-mons celebrated their 60th wedding anniver-sary. Liberal Prairie Days was deemed a success.

In October, the 2014 edition of the Lamar Free Fair Memory Book

was distributed to Lamar Democrat readers. The Barton County Memo-rial Hospital Health Fair drew a large crowd. An open house was held at the Lamar R-1 Middle School for its new addi-tion. One hundred year old John Young passed. A Pink Out for breast can-cer awareness was held at Lamar sporting events. A new food pantry opened in Lockwood. The Bar-ton County Chamber of Commerce's Wyatt Earp Fallfest was a success, drawing a large crowd de-spite the chilly conditions. The Lamar R-1 school board adopted a resolu-tion opposing Amend-ment 3, that will appear on the November 4 ballot. Gary and Carolyn Fowler celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Many turned out for the Pink Apple 5K and 2-Mile Fun Walk/Run. It was an-nounced that a contract had been awarded and that the Gilkey building would be coming down soon. Tony Morgan and Marilyn Selvey were hon-ored at the MCB Confer-ence. The Barton County Historical Society gave a verbal guided tour of the courthouse and its grounds.

A night on the town was enjoyed by friends and family, as well as co-workers in November, in observance of Melody Metzger's 30th year with the Lamar Democrat. Representative Vicky Hartzler visited Lamar and the methane genera-tor plant. It was reported that the Barton County assessor would likely need mapping ability. The retired teachers were relieved with the defeat of Amendment 3. It was reported that Ebola pre-cautions were being taken by Barton County Me-morial Hospital. A large Veterans' Day assembly was held at Lamar High School, as well as the Ro-tary Club luncheon be-ing attended by many. The Lamar Community Theatre announced that they would present “It's a Wonderful Life” as their next production. The La-mar Tiger football team was one game away from a four-peat state champi-onship. Bill Percy was rec-ognized for his generous contribution of fireworks at home football games. Tripp Tucker signed to pitch for Pittsburg State University. Longtime La-marite, Rodger Ramey, passed. Betty Lathrop was featured in the annual La-

mar Democrat cookbook.The main headline for

the first edition in De-cember reported that the Lamar Tiger football team had won its fourth straight state champion-ship title. The Lamar Elks held their annual hoop shoot. Barton County 4-H celebrated its 80th year at its banquet. Santa Day was set for Decem-ber 6, in Liberal. Barton County Commission is considering the purchase of a multi-use Geographic Information System. A commemorative section appeared in the Lamar Democrat, congratulat-ing the Lamar Tiger foot-ball team. Jensen Worsley was crowned Miss Merry Christmas. Also crowned were Young Miss Maddie Stevens, Junior Miss Mary Bean and Little Miss Keely Taffner. A Christmas pa-rade put on by the cham-ber of commerce was very successful, with many colorful entries. It was reported that the senior living apartments that were to be coming to the Lamar square would not be coming anytime soon. The Lamar Tigers left the football field behind and

the basketball team won the Dennis Cornish Clas-sic. Judge Charles Curless was honored as he was retiring at the end of the year. Maurice and Barba-ra Stiles celebrated their 50th wedding anniver-sary. James Nichols, who will become the associate judge, was honored for his service to the city, where he served as municipal judge. Several pictures of the demise of the Gilkey building, as well as nearby structures, appeared in the Lamar Democrat at the end of December. Craig Hackney was awarded OATS SW Missouri Driver of the Year. Don-ald Noll was recognized for donating 25 gallons of blood at the American Red Cross blood drive. It was announced that Jack Compton had won $500 in Barton County Cash, after winning the Bar-ton County Chamber of Commerce's 2014 “Shop Where Your Heart Is” campaign. It was report-ed that Barton County Emergency Management had settled into its new home in the basement of the Barton County Court-house.

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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.

Public Auctions

Coin Auction, Tuesday

January 13 6:30pm at Mindenmines Border Town Auction House. Call Dave Sorrick for details. (620) 423-6600.

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

Mobile Homes for Rent

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

Apartments for Rent

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

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

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

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

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

Homes For Sale

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISION

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

GRANTEDTo all persons interested

in the Estate of RODNEY WADE DAVID.

On October 30, 2014, CAROL S. TRACY was appointed Personal Repre-sentative of the Estate of RODNEY WADE DAVID, Deceased, by the Probate Division of Barton County, Missouri. The business ad-dress of the Personal Rep-

resentative is 515 South 160 Highway, Golden City, MO 64748 and the personal representative's attorney is GEORGE D. NICHOLS, 206 West 10th Street, La-mar, MO 64759.

All creditors of the de-cedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of first

publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the per-sonal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be for-ever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation pe-riod that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in sec-tion 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to section 537.021, RSMo.

Date of decedent's death was September 23, 2014.

Date of first publication is December 24, 2014.

s-Charles D. Curless, Judge

12-24,31,1-7,14-4tc IN THE CIRCUIT

COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISION

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

NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTED

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

On October 30, 2014, SANDRA BROOKS was appointed Personal Rep-resentative of the Estate of FRANCES LOUISE SOUTHERN, Deceased, by the Probate Division of Bar-

ton County, Missouri. The business address of the Per-sonal Representative is 2503 South Aurora Street, Eldon, MO 65026 and the personal representative's attorney is GEORGE D. NICHOLS, 206 West 10th Street, Lamar, MO 64759.

All creditors of the de-cedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the per-sonal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in sec-tion 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to section 537.021, RSMo.

Date of decedent's death was June 10, 2014.

Date of first publication is December 24, 2014.

s-Charles D. Curless, Judge

12-24,31,1-7,14-4tc IN THE CIRCUIT

COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI

AT LAMARIn Re the Marriage of: Mi-chael Shon Anderson, SSN: xxx-xx-4025, Petitioner, vs. Jeannie Mae Anderson,

SSN: Unknown, Respon-dent.

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY

PUBLICATIONThe State of Missouri to

Respondent Jeannie Mae Anderson, address un-known,

You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court for the County of Barton, Missouri at Lamar, the object and general nature of which is a dissolution of your marriage to Petitioner and which af-fects the following described property: All personal prop-erty of Petitioner and/or Re-spondent currently located within the State of Missouri.

The name of the Petitioner to said action stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address of attor-ney for Petitioner is Michael Smalley, 420 South Pearl, Ste 1, Joplin, Missouri, 64801.

You are further notified that, unless you file an an-swer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the 7th day of January, 2015, judgment by default will be rendered against you.

Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 30th day of December, 2014.

s-Janet B. MaupinCircuit ClerkKaren Hines

Deputy Clerk1-7,14,21,28-4tc

Filing for Lamar Town-ship office needs to be done by January 20, 2015. Contact Marilyn Roth, 214-7269.

1-7-1tc

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County, Missouri: All of lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 in block 57 of Dawson's Subdivi-sion of blocks 56 and 57 of Hixson and Dawson's subdivision of Parry's Third Addition to the City of Lamar, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed December 18, 2014. Green Tree Servic-ing, LLC to Federal Na-

tional Mortgage Associa-tion: Tract I: 100 east off and across the west side of lot 9 of Union Addition to Golden City, Barton County, Missouri. Tract 2: All of lot 10 in Union Addition to the Town of Golden City, Barton County, Missouri.

Corporation Warranty Deed, filed December 22,

2014. Double T Farms, Inc. to Wes Meadows and Dana Meadows: The southeast quarter of section 6, township 32, range 32, in Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed Decem-ber 23, 2014. Township Thirty-Five, a Missouri Limited Liability Com-pany to Double T Farms, Inc.: The east half of the northeast quarter

of section 15, township 33, range 33, Barton County, Missouri; and a tract in the west half of the northeast quarter of section 15, township 33, range 33, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed December 29, 2014. Teresa L. Timmons to Deianna K. Collier: A tract in the northeast quarter of the south-west quarter of section

2, township 30, range 31, Barton County, Mis-souri, having an area of 21.11 acres.

General Warranty Deed, Conveyance to Trust, filed December 29, 2014. Barbara E. Ingels of Barton County, Missouri to Barbara Ellen Ingels, Trustee of the Barbara Ellen Ingels Revocable Trust of Barton County, Missouri: The east half of lot 3, block 6, Hicks

Addition to the Town of Golden City, Barton County, Missouri. Tract 4: All of lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Brocks Addition to the Town of Golden City, Barton County, Mis-souri. A tract commenc-ing 56 feet north of the southwest corner of lot 6 in block 3 of Humphrey's Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, see PROPERTY, page 8

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Curless performs for residents of Truman Healthcare

Lamar Tigers battle back against Harrisonville goingintobreak

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow

Lamar senior guard Tripp Tucker raises up to hit a jump shot in traffic during a recent 47-37 win by the Tigers over the visiting Harrisonville Wildcats. The Tigers found themselves down 15-6 after one quarter, but battled back to win the contest and improve to 3-2 on the season heading into the Christmas break.

SPORTS/AREA NEWS

Charles Curless performed

for residents of Truman

Healthcare on Christmas Eve,

Dec. 24. Curless has entertained

residents on a yearly basis much

to everyone's enjoyment.

Jane Clark, center, won the giant teddy bear and wagon full of toys that were raffled off by National TV in Lamar.

Danny McMillin, center, was the lucky winner of the world's largest stocking full of toys for his family. The stocking was raffled off by National TV in Lamar.

National TV raffle winners

Lamar SLAM Club Volleyball to host tailgateLamar SLAM Club Volleyball will host a “Pulled Pork” Tailgate on Friday,

Jan. 9, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the LHS Commons, during the evening bas-ketball games.

The ninth, junior varsity and varsity boys will play the Frontenac Raiders.Make plans to have a pulled pork sandwich and cheer the Tigers to a victory!

Missouri and running thence north 56 feet, thence east 100 feet, thence south 56 feet, thence west 100 feet to the place of beginning, being a part of lots 5 and 6 in said block 3. A tract commencing 120 feet south of the northeast corner of block 39, Parry's Third Addition to the City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri and running thence west 100 feet, thence south 60 feet, thence east 100 feet, thence north 60 feet to the place of beginning. All of lot 5 in block 7 in Will's Third Addi-tion to Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. A tract commencing 127 ½ feet north of the southwest corner of block 5 of M.N. Wills Fourth Addition to the

City of Lamar, Barton County, Missouri and running thence north 40 feet, thence east 80 feet, thence south 40 feet, thence west 80 feet to the place of beginning.

Special Warranty Deed, filed December 29, 2014. Katie Lynn Gilkey, for-merly Katie L. Young of Barton County, Mis-souri to Daniel L. Young of Barton County, Mis-souri: Tract I: A trust in the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 28, township 32, range 30, Barton Coun-ty, Missouri. Tract II: A tract in the north half of the southeast quarter of section 28, township 32, range 30, Barton County, Missouri.

Special Warranty Deed, filed December 30, 2014. Fannie Mae Mortgage Association of

Dallas County, Texas to Kyle Page and Marianne Page of Barton County, Missouri: All of lot 3 in block 1 of McWilliams Addition to the Town of Liberal, Barton County, Missouri.

General Warranty Deed, filed December 30, 2014. Tina A. Sieberns and Donald L. Sieberns, Frances M. Cato ad Den-nis E. Cato and Mack H. Forrester and Connie S. Forrester to Roc-Rot Farms, Inc. The east half of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter and the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter, and the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter, and the west half of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter; all in section 25, township 32, range 30, in Barton County, Missouri.

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