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    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Longtime Lamar resident Carol Burch celebrated her 65th birthday on Friday, June 26, with family, friends and classmates who gathered at Tractor’s to recognize this special lady. Carol graduated with the Lamar High School Class of 1980 and on her class trip she became fast friends with many of her fellow students, never realizing that the friends she made on that trip would play such a major role in her life. Carol received many presents, but the one that brought her to tears was a Lamar Tiger t-shirt quilt. Classmates had gathered various t-shirts recognizing the Tigers, then sent them off to have a quilt made. Although Carol presently lives up near Kansas City, she will always think of Lamar as her hometown and from the love that is shown to her, it always will be.

    Carol Burch celebrates her 65th birthday

    Carol Burch celebrates her 65th birthday

    The Postscript

    By CARRIE CLASSON“Old Houses”Every day I walk by dozens of beautiful houses.I am an admirer of...

    The Postscript
    By CARRIE CLASSON“Old Houses”Every day I walk by dozens of beautiful houses.I am an admirer of...

    Freedom

    By JEN KIRBYFor this week, I pulled another nugget out of the vault from 2025…. We just...

    Freedom
    By JEN KIRBYFor this week, I pulled another nugget out of the vault from 2025…. We just...
    The house at it appeared in 1905.

    The Schreiner House

    By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyI have often asked myself if I could go back in time...

    The Schreiner House
    By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyI have often asked myself if I could go back in time...

    Keep on keeping on

    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchIt's hard to believe the happenings across...

    Keep on keeping on
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchIt's hard to believe the happenings across...

    Offensive Tactics

    By JEN KIRBYFor this week, I pulled an article out of the vault from 2025… Offensive tactics, in...

    Offensive Tactics
    By JEN KIRBYFor this week, I pulled an article out of the vault from 2025… Offensive tactics, in...

    Financial focus

    Turn your savings into paychecks in retirementJuly 20, 2026This article was written by Edward...

    Financial focus
    Turn your savings into paychecks in retirementJuly 20, 2026This article was written by Edward...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Although storms were supposed to be moving into the area in the afternoon, along with high humidity, the lunch hour on Thursday, June 25 found many at Picnic in the Park. A wide variety of items, anywhere from barbecue to hot dogs, to Mexican food, to hamburgers and sandwiches and just about anything in between was offered. To top it off were trailers that offered lemonade and various other tasty drinks. This cutie was helping her mom at Not Ya Momma’s – Waffles and Lemonade. In case the inclement weather did happen for the supper crowd, Lamar City Parks and Recreation Director Heidi Johnson posted menus, along with call in numbers, for those not wanting to have to wait in the rain. They can be found on the Lamar City Park facebook page. The next Picnic in the Park will be held Thursday, July 23.

    Picnic in the Park offers wide variety

    Picnic in the Park offers wide variety
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    Columns
    How to be happier in life
    June 29, 2026
    By STAN POPOVICHMany people search for happiness in big achievements, but it often comes from simple, everyday moments.Learning how to focus on what matters most can help...
    The Postscript
    June 29, 2026
    By CARRIE CLASSON“Old Houses”Every day I walk by dozens of beautiful houses.I am an admirer of grand old houses. I live downtown, just blocks away...
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    July 1, 2026

    Government
    Property transfers
    June 29, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed June 22, 2026. Rodney E Ayers and Terisa J Ayers to Thomas W Ayers and Katelyn Ayers, STR 30-33-31 //SW.Warranty Deed, filed June 23, 2026. Ronald A...
    Property transfers
    June 24, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed June 17, 2026. Jimmie D Yockey and Julia A Yockey to Jimmie Dalton Yockey Trustee, Julia Ann Yockey Trustee, Jimmie Dalton Yockey Living Trust DTD...
    Barton County Shrine Club
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    Legals
    2026 LEGAL 7-8 & 15 Conexon Proposal-2x3
    June 29, 2026
    2026: 7-1,8,15,22 Ashworth Service by Publication (2)
    June 23, 2026
    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIJUVENILE DIVISIONIn Re the Adoption of:M.H.B., Female Age 13JOHN FRANCIS CLINE andMARY KATHRYN CLINE,Petitioners,vs.STEPHEN...
    2026: 7-1,8,15,22 Ashworth Service by Publication (1)
    June 23, 2026
    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIJUVENILE DIVISIONIn Re the Adoption of:K.M.B., Female Age 14JOHN FRANCIS CLINE andMARY KATHRYN CLINE, Petitioners vs.STEPHEN...
    News
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Longtime Lamar resident Carol Burch celebrated her 65th birthday on Friday, June 26, with family, friends and classmates who gathered at Tractor’s to recognize this special lady. Carol graduated with the Lamar High School Class of 1980 and on her class trip she became fast friends with many of her fellow students, never realizing that the friends she made on that trip would play such a major role in her life. Carol received many presents, but the one that brought her to tears was a Lamar Tiger t-shirt quilt. Classmates had gathered various t-shirts recognizing the Tigers, then sent them off to have a quilt made. Although Carol presently lives up near Kansas City, she will always think of Lamar as her hometown and from the love that is shown to her, it always will be. Carol Burch celebrates her 65th birthday
    June 29, 2026
    The house at it appeared in 1905. The Schreiner House
    June 26, 2026
    By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyI have often asked myself if I could go back in time and see a part of Lamar, what would it be....
    MU Extension Livestock Bus Tour
    June 26, 2026
    STOCKTON- “The MU Extension Livestock Bus Tour will visit livestock operations in Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas beginning September 22,” says MU Extension Livestock Field...
    Obituaries
    KENNETH MILES
    June 16, 2026
    Visitation was held at 10 a.m. June 20, at Konantz Warden Funeral Home for Kenneth Miles who died June 15, 2026. Graveside followed at Morehead Cemetery.www.konantzwarden.com.
    Schools
    Dumm awarded degree from University of Arkansas
    June 26, 2026
    FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill...
    Calvert graduates from Arkansas State University
    June 24, 2026
    JONESBORO, Ark.- Arkansas State University has announced the names of students who completed degree requirements to graduate during Spring Commencement at First National...
    Lamar R-1 School Board approves budget for 2026-2027
    June 19, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratAt the June 17 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School Board, Superintendent Brian Gillis reported on the many improvements and projects taking place...
    Social
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Longtime Lamar resident Carol Burch celebrated her 65th birthday on Friday, June 26, with family, friends and classmates who gathered at Tractor’s to recognize this special lady. Carol graduated with the Lamar High School Class of 1980 and on her class trip she became fast friends with many of her fellow students, never realizing that the friends she made on that trip would play such a major role in her life. Carol received many presents, but the one that brought her to tears was a Lamar Tiger t-shirt quilt. Classmates had gathered various t-shirts recognizing the Tigers, then sent them off to have a quilt made. Although Carol presently lives up near Kansas City, she will always think of Lamar as her hometown and from the love that is shown to her, it always will be. Carol Burch celebrates her 65th birthday
    June 29, 2026
    Tenth Street Community Farmers Market to celebrate the 4th
    June 25, 2026
    The Tenth Street Community Farmers Market will celebrate the 4th of July on Saturday, July 4, at the Moore Pavilion in Lamar. All are invited to join them from 8 a.m. to 12...
    Marriage license application
    June 24, 2026
    The following have filed a marriage license application:Bobby Franklin Smith, 74, Lamar and Carol Sue Wilson, 71, Lamar.
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    Sports
    Two Lady Bulldogs play travel ball
    June 24, 2026
    Ava Garrett and Eisley Beaman played in the Branson 16U Softball Tournament over the last weekend. Garrett plays for FFS 918 Peper 16U and Beaman...
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