PHOTO: Liberal School Staff accepted the SOCKTOBER Donations to be used for Liberal Elementary and High School Students as needed. The Liberal FBLA also had a donation drive within the high school   to help students. Elaine Davis stands at the far right. During Missouri Good Neighbor Week, the small communities of Lamar, Liberal, and Golden City showed just how powerful small acts of kindness can be. Through a partnership between Lamar Community Betterment and Barton County 4-H , residents of all ages came together to collect hundreds of pairs of socks and underwear for local students—turning what began as a simple idea into a heartfelt community movement. A Perfect Fit for Missouri Good Neighbor Week The “SOCKTOBER” drive coincided perfectly with both Missouri Good Neighbor Week and National 4-H Week , two statewide efforts that celebrate civic pride, connection, and community involvement. Collection baskets were placed in local businesses across Barton County, and 4-H memb...