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    Metzger's Mutterings
    December 14, 2018
    By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat The first of the work week began with a bang, as it was my 62nd birthday on Monday. I was really flying on...

    Barton County of Yesteryear
    December 13, 2018
    Commissioner (Judge) attacked by a bull, 1939 The Western District Commissioner of the Barton County Commission was attacked by one of his own bulls in 1939. At that...

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    Government
    Property transfer
    December 6, 2018
    General Warranty Deed, filed Sept. 6, 2018, between Judith K. Braker a/k/a Judy Braker and Roy Braker, wife and husband, and Carol A. Braker. Tract 1: The east half of the...

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    Jingle Mingle features Santa and Mrs. Claus
    December 14, 2018
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger The Barton County Chamber of Commerce held the annual Jingle Mingle inside of Lamar Memorial Hall, on Thursday, Dec....

    Christmas parade held despite weather
    December 14, 2018
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger Despite the rainy weather and having to make a few minor adjustments, the Barton County Chamber of Commerce Lighted...

    Barton County Community Foundation to host annual gala
    December 14, 2018
    The Barton County Community Foundation will be hosting their annual Casino for a Cause Gala on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at Thiebaud Auditorium. In addition to a fun...

    Obituaries
    FAYE BALDWIN
    December 14, 2018
    GOLDEN CITY- Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Daniel Funeral Home for Lourena Faye Baldwin, 76, Golden City, who died Wednesday, Dec....

    GARY RATZLAFF
    December 14, 2018
    LAMAR- Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Lake Cemetery for Gary Howard Ratzlaff, 76, Lamar, who died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, at...

    NANCY R. DAVISSON
    December 13, 2018
    NEVADA, Mo.- A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada for Nancy R. (Connelly) Davvison, 45, Nevada, who...

    Schools
    Drew Marti, daughter of Misty and Andy Marti, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. In her spare time Drew likes to draw and cuddle with her cat, Minnie May. She would consider herself a cat person. She likes Math and her favorite subject in school is Art. Students of the week
    December 14, 2018
    Tate Lee, son of Zackarae Lee, is the seventh grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. In his spare time Tate likes to read. He...

    Photos courtesy of Ann Kelley LMS STUCO holds Polar Express/Pajama Day
    December 13, 2018
    Lamar Middle School Student Council held a Polar Express/Pajama Day on Tuesday, Dec. 11, to raise money for the Salvation Army. STUCO sponsor Ray...

    The donations were overwhelming, filling boxes to overflowing. The Barton County 4-H Teen Leaders would like to thank the community for their generosity. Community youth to feel comfort and joy this season
    December 13, 2018
    Community youth will feel the comfort and joy of the season due to the Barton County 4-H Teen Leaders organizing the “Hats, Gloves and Scarves”...

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    The donations were overwhelming, filling boxes to overflowing. The Barton County 4-H Teen Leaders would like to thank the community for their generosity. Community youth to feel comfort and joy this season
    December 13, 2018
    Community youth will feel the comfort and joy of the season due to the Barton County 4-H Teen Leaders organizing the “Hats, Gloves and Scarves”...

    Divine family holds annual dinner
    December 13, 2018
    Jarold Clements was host to the descendants of Blanche Divine on November 18, in Appleton City. Pictures were shown throughout the day of family...

    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger Many at the senior center enjoyed goodies from a decorated snack table set up prior to their meal on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Senior center enjoys Christmas music
    December 13, 2018
    Select members of the Sheldon School band, along with their instructor and director, Vicky Turner, performed at the Barton County Senior Center in...

    Sports
    On December 1, the Lady Tigers swim team competed in the Valkyrie Invitational, hosted by Parkview High School, at Foster Auditorium in Springfield. LHS finished in fifth place in team competition in a field of 14 teams. Pictured, left to right, are Meghan Watson, Abby Kluhsman, Cher McCall, Kaitlyn Davis, Emma Tennal, Nevaeh Jones and Sam Capehart. Parkview hosts Valkyrie Invitational
    December 14, 2018
    The Lady Tigers girls swim team competed at the Valkyrie Invitational on December 1. The Invitational was hosted by Parkview High School at Foster...

    The Lamar High School girls swim team travelled to Monett for a swim meet on December 4. The Lady Tigers placed fifth overall against 12 other teams, including area schools such as Carl Junction, Carthage, Joplin, Lebanon, Monett, Nevada, Thomas Jefferson and Webb City. Pictured, left to right, are Kaitlyn Davis, Meghan Watson, Team Manager Audrey Whitworth, Emma Tennal, Cher McCall, Abby Kluhsman, Sam Capehart, Coach Lyman Burr and Nevaeh Jones. Lamar girls swim team competes in Monett Duals
    December 14, 2018
    The Lamar High School girls swim team competed in the Monett Duals on December 4. Other participating area teams included Carl Junction, Carthage,...

    The eighth grade Lamar Tigers rolled through the final three games of their season with wins over Monett (28-12), Seneca (15-0) and Cassville (36-20). The Tigers continued to rely heavily on their running offense. Against Monett, the Tigers rushed for 169 yards on 10 carries. In their final game against Cassville, the Black and Red accumulated 324 yards in 24 attempts. The Tigers only passed the ball six times in those two contests. There were only two quarters of play against Seneca and statistics were not available for this game. During the entire 2018 campaign, the Tigers outscored their opponents 165-44. The LMS Brotherhood completed back-to-back undefeated seasons, claiming the Big 8 Conference Championship for the second year in a row. LMS Brotherhood claim Big 8 Conference Championship
    December 11, 2018

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