Area athletes compete at state

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Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Liberal junior Abby Barton (middle) runs her leg of the x400 relay during the Class 1 state championships Saturday in Jefferson City. The team of Libby Stebbins, Bailey Couch, Barton and Taylor Swarnes finished fifth.


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Photo by Terry Redman No. 87 Rourke Dillon holds the state championship trophy high over his head to show the Lamar fans what they have worked so hard the past 4 years to achieve. A large group of Lamar fans showed up to cheer on the Tigers to their ninth Class 2 state championship in the past 13 years.
Lamar Tigers win ninth State championship
Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow The Lamar Tigers overcame a three touchdown deficit to win the Class 2 state championship over Valle Catholic in overtime Saturday. They hoist the ninth state championship plaque in the program's history. All have been won since 2011.
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Lamar Tigers win in overtime, 35-28
Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger A pep rally was held Friday afternoon, Dec. 1, as the Lamar High School Football Tigers were recognized. The team will be playing Saturday, Dec. 2, in Columbia, in hopes of winning their ninth State championship. The rally was held in the high school gym and featured the cheerleaders, band, games played by students and speeches by various football players, along with head coach Jared Beshore.
Pep rally sends off Lamar Tigers
Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger Many gathered at the Wyatt Earp Park for Christmas carols and entertainment that was provided prior to the 6 p.m. Barton County Chamber of Commerce Lighting Christmas Parade that was held Thursday, Dec. 7. The parade began at the northeast corner of the square, by Lamar Bank and Trust and traveled around the square, ending back where they started. A huge variety of entries, from floats, walkers, heavy duty equipment, emergency services equipment, floats, vehicles, the band, various entries that had appeared in the Irwin Horse and Mule Parade held back in November and of course no parade would be complete without Santa and Mrs. Claus making an appearance to signify the end of the parade. Following the parade Santa and Mrs. Claus were available at the Wyatt Earp Park to have picture taking with the young ones. Also offered following the parade was a free movie, “Elf”, sponsored by the Lamar Community Betterment.
Christmas festivities draw large turnout
Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger Shoppers found plenty those choose from at the 1st Annual Christmas Market held Thursday, Dec. 7, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Memorial Hall in Lamar. Those featuring their goods were kept busy throughout the evening as many took advantage of the opportunity to do a little Christmas shopping, or else to buy something as a treat to themselves. Also available for photo ops throughout the evening was the Good Grinch.
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Scott Kelley represented Lamar Community Betterment as he received the Missouri Community Betterment 2023 Adult Leader Award. The award ceremony was held in Columbia on Monday, Oct. 23 and the various other award recipients were recognized at the Tuesday, Dec. 5 Lamar Rotary Club meeting. Kelley was unable to attend, so it was extremely fitting that he be recognized at the Plaza Theatre, where he and his family have dedicated so much of their life. The recognition was held before a full house on Thursday, Dec. 7, during a free Lamar Community Betterment showing of Elf that followed the Lamar Christmas Parade. Several families were on hand to enjoy the movie and Kelley received a round of applause from those attending in recognition of his continued hard work in making a difference in the community.
Kelley receives MCB 2023 Adult Leader Award
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