Retired Educators hold first meeting of new school year

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The Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, Sept. 3, for their first regular meeting of the new school year. Betsy Ulrich, preschool specialist, center, was presented a Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation grant for her preschool classroom. Also pictured are, left of Ulrich, Region 7 Vice President Sunni Wilson and East Primary School Principal Zach Lemert and right, Lamar R-1 School Superintendent Dr. Benjamin O’Connor and Barton County Retired Educator President Karl Morey.


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Devon Mitchell, son of Sasha Mitchell and Aaron Wolken, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Devon’s favorite sport is football. In his spare time he plays with his dog and plays video games. His favorite subjects are Math and Social Studies. His family likes to go to Florida.
Students of the week
Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger A “good-bye” and “good luck” reception was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, in the City of Lamar meeting room, for Lamar Police Chief Joe Moore, who will be leaving his position to take the job as chief deputy at the Newton County Sheriff’s Department. Chief Moore became the Lamar Police Chief on June 2, 2020, as he noted, just before the beginning of Covid! Police Lieutenant Steve Shaw presented Moore with gifts prior to the serving of cookies and punch. Chief Moore noted that his experience in Lamar had been extremely pleasurable and that he has enjoyed working with the people that he knows will continue to do a good job. In speaking on behalf of the city, Lamar Mayor Rick Oeltjen expressed the loss on behalf of the city, thanking Moore for personally teaching him a lot over the last couple of years. Moore had two special guests at the reception, his wife, Heather and daughter, Stella.
Police Chief Joe Moore is given fond farewell
The Barton County 4-H youth leadership team of Kileigh Ball, Joy Krueth and Brenna Morey were selected to attend National 4-H Congress held in Atlanta, Ga.
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Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger AOK (About Our Kids) was the second “Business Spotlight” featured by the Barton County Chamber of Commerce. An open house was held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, at Nathan’s Place on the northwest corner of the Lamar square. Chad Williams, director of the Barton County Ambulance District and community paramedic, offered free Narcan training and administration, plus the many offerings of AOK were featured throughout the morning.
AOK is center of chamber’s “Business Spotlight”
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Financial focus
Lamar Bank & Trust Company
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