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By Annette Bauer Kerchner and Jackie Peck are running for Editor two open seats. Dr. Douglas Wyckoff will be [email protected] leaving the School Board as he chose not to run in this election. On Tuesday April 3, voters in the city of Each candidate for each race was asked Cameron and the Cameron School District a list of questions, the same questions were will have the opportunity to go to the polls asked of each candidate, the candidates were and vote for candidates for City Council and also asked to submit a photo, their unfiltered, School Board. unedited comments and their submitted There are two positions open on each. photos can be viewed and read on pages 6 For the City Council: Current Mayor and 7. Darlene Breckenridge, current City Council Polls will open at 6 a.m. on April 3 and member Ronnie Jack, and Becky Curtis are will close at 7 p.m., by Missouri law those in running for two open seats. line at 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast a ballot. For the School Board: Current School Board member Darrell Howell, Dan Cameron Resident honored with Scouting award By Annette Bauer a leader, Tom stepped into Editor the role. Tom then became [email protected] Scoutmaster of Troop 175 and served in that capacity On St. Patrick’s Day for 14 years, becoming a evening, the Pony Express member of the Tribe of Council held their Annual Mic-o-Say 17 years ago. Council Recognition Dinner Tom received the District at Grace Evangelical Church Award of Merit in 2005 and in St. Joseph. During the is a recipient of the Bronze program after the dinner, Pelican – an award given the Silver Beaver award was by the Catholic Church for presented to four Scouting significant contributions. volunteers in the Council. Scouting runs deep in the According to the Pony Jeremy Hall, District Executive and Lisa Clark, Tom Switlik and wife Zeta with their children. Switlik family, Tom’s wife Express Council: The Silver District Commissioner of the Grand River Trails Zeta serves as a committee Beaver award was created by District with the Silver Award for Journey to long time Cameron resident 34 years, Zeta. Tom is the member for the Troop the BSA National Council Excellence. and long time Scouting proud father of three Eagle and two of his sons are and first presented in 1931. volunteer, Tom Switlik. Scouts and a daughter who Assistant Scoutmasters. The Silver Beaver award is a of youth through service perform community service Tom began his Scouting is a member of Venture Tom said one of his greatest council-level distinguished given to the Council. The through hard work, self- career as a youth in Pack Crew 911. Tom became joys is watching not only service award and recipients Silver Beaver is presented sacrifice, dedication, and 85 in Kansas City until his involved in Scouting again his children continue of the award are registered to those who implement many years of service. family moved to Cameron when his oldest son became adult leaders who have See SCOUTING on the Scouting program and Among the recipients was in 1969. Tom currently lives a Tiger cub in Pack 208. made an impact on the lives in Cameron with his wife of When the Webelos needed page 2 School Board By Annette Bauer Department of Education about the students) Editor project and he shared some points with How will we respond if they already [email protected] the principals about the project. know it? (enrichment) -MMD will be a professional In preparation for the MMD work The Cameron School Board met in development tool for us as we next school year, Shanks has asked the regular session on Monday March 19 continue to grow our Professional principals to increase/renew their focus at the administration building. Learning Community (PLC). on the learning target use with students Each department submits an overall -We will do refresher PD through MMD in the classroom. report to the board before the meeting on “collaborative work”...... PLC Shanks also told the board there highlighting what is going on in their -We will be receiving ongoing PD and is a statutory requirement in place department. support through MMD on developing to require screening/testing of all In Assistant Superintendent Chris Assessment Capable Learners (ACLs). students in grades K-3, and students Shanks report to the board, he offered Four Essential Questions of PLC above grade 4 who are “experiencing an update on the Missouri Model that should drive the work of your consistent difficulty” in reading. The District (MMD). Shanks said they building daily! district will need to have a plan in met twice in the past month with What do we expect our student to place for the upcoming school year. representatives from the Missouri learn? (standards, goals, expectations) Testing will begin soon for the end of How will we know they are the current school year. Students in Photo by Annette Bauer learning? (assessments) grades 3-8 will be tested in English During the School Board meeting on Monday How will we respond when they Language Arts and Math; students in March 19 Dr. Douglas Wyckoff was presented with don’t learn (interventions, feedback to a plaque for his years of service on the Cameron See BOARD on page 2 School Board. 2 - Citizen-Observer The Jump Thursday, March 29, 2018 SCOUTING______from front page to enjoy scouting, but seeing Scouting someone would say, River to a campground with a I look at some of the things others Other recipients of the Silver his grandchildren enjoying the “let’s have a meeting” because swimming pool and before it was in my district have done and I fail Beaver included: Dennis Draper, program as well. with Tom they always knew they time to get in the canoes, would to compare. It’s been a lot of fun, Jack Hussey, and Brad Weil. Dick Doornink, fellow Scouter were going to have fun. have the kid qualified to be in a I’ve enjoyed it. I got into Scouting During the recognition dinner and long time friend of Tom Doornink said Tom is one of canoe. Doornink said he has never because my boy was in there and the Grand River Trails District of stepped up to introduce him at the the only people he has ever known seen anyone else do that. I’ve stayed in because of the kids the Pony Express Council received Silver Beaver dinner and remarked who could take a kid who was Tom upon receiving the award and I have had a lot of fun. I truly the Silver Award for the Journey to that often during Tom’s time in terrified of water to the Niangua said, “I feel humbled and honored. appreciate this.” Excellence.

BOARD______from front page grades 5-8 will have Science CVMS observing Language CIS State testing schedule report Jane Jackson also met with Read Across America 14, 165 children were signed exams; and High School Arts teachers and then will begin the week of April with teachers at Parkview Week and the Scholastic up for the screening, which will have end of course provided individualized 23 with math for grades to provide guidance on Book Fair. Students read is slightly down from last exams in Alegbra I, English feedback. Teachers will 3-5, followed by ELA for whole group strategies their favorite books by their year. II, Biology I, and American receive MAP training on grades 3-5 and will end with and planning. The entire favorite author and then Four students in the Government. Each building April 5. Teachers have science for 5th grade. The ELA team debriefed and created an author poster that district are considered will have its own schedule. completed breaking down assessments will be kicked received feedback on how was hung in the cafeteria. English Language Learners, Principal Brett Jones standards and will focus on off with an assembly and to effectively plan for whole We had 141 adults and as they speak two languages, submitted his report to writing scales specific to a incentives will be offered group instruction after students in attendance.” or reside in home where the board which included learning target. to students who remain on observing one team member Ormsby said after the more than one language is information that the High According to Collins, she task and try their best on the teach a group lesson. event a survey was pushed spoken. ELL students must School is preparing for end of and “Counselor McDaniel tests. Heatherlee Ryals out digitally and garnered take an annual assessment of course exams with practice attended the Kansas City Students in 5th grade attended the Kansas City many positive responses. their ability to speak, listen, tests. Algebra 1 and 2 end Bullying Symposium were allowed to investigate Bullying Symposium with When given the opportunity read and write English. of course testing format has on Friday, February 23. and try several instruments other district staff members to provide suggestions for These assessments were changed and students will be CVMS currently uses many preparing for the transition and according to Ormsby upcoming events, parents administered in February. tested again later this month techniques discussed at to 6th grade band on March the workshop addressed made no suggestions, only Scores will be available in for readiness. the symposium. The new 1 under the supervision of how bullying affects offering positive comments. late summer, early fall. A draft of the master information will be reviewed Mr. Duren and Mrs. Clark. students and the overall When asked for ways Teachers and students are schedule has been created by administration .” 5th grade students will visit school climate. It focused parents would like to see preparing for the MAP and for the next school year by There was an intruder CVMS in May to assist with on prevention, intervention, Title II funding utilized those EOC assessments. Students Jones and the counselors at drill on March 7 at 8:05 am. the transition to 6th grade. and remediation as well as participating expressed an on IEPs and 504 plans the high school and work All CVMS students and staff Students will be given the providing information about interest in seeing student/ receive accommodations has begun on editing and participated. Feedback to opportunity to tour the state laws, mental health, teacher ratio continuing to for assessments. Those finalizing the it for next staff was provided. Students building and meet the 6th and the at-risk population. be reduced and more small accommodations must be year. There was a good turn and staff did an excellent job grade team. As part of dyslexia group instruction offered. identified in the testing out for academic advisement participating. In her board report, training Jennifer Todd Kindergarten Round system before administration night. The Cameron Mefford stated, “Family Fun attended Reaching and up was held on March 13 of the assessments. STUCO members Intermediate School (CIS) Night: We held a fun evening Teaching Students with with 88 of the 93 who were At the end of the board attended the state conference update was submitted by activity allowing parents Dyslexia Level 1 and signed up in attendance. The meeting, Dr. Douglas and have several ideas to Principal Laurie Mefford. and students opportunity to another session on Level event included a screening, Wyckoff who choose not to improve school pride and According to Mefford the work together to save “Sir II this month. The training enrollment paperwork, run again for a school board leadership and would like to professional development Circumference” from the covered understanding, immunization review, position was presented with visit with the administration plan for the next school “Dragon of Pi”. Students reaching, and teaching summer school enrollment, a plaque for his service to and possibly the school year has been secured and and parents worked through that is necessary to assist school bus tour, a photo for the district and time on the board about improvement they will be focusing on logic problems earning clues students who show signs student safety, and a free School Board. Dr. Matt ideas they have. MMD needs and surveying and padlock combinations. of dyslexia. This training book and bookmark from Robinson thanked Wyckoff The high school teachers to seek their The students and parent will help the district be in the Cameron Public Library. for his service saying, “We anticipated service day is professional development really seemed to enjoy the compliance with legislation The Special Service will miss you.” April 19. needs. CIS had the activities and those saving that goes into effect for the Department submitted Elections for two open Principal Tiffani Collins opportunity to review MAP “Sir Circumference” were next school year. their report to the board, seats on the school board presented the board with practice assessment data and awarded with a mini pie!” Ormsby stated in her informing them Early will be held on Tuesday the report from Cameron it offered information on The Parkview board board report, “Our Title I Childhood and Preschool April 3 and the next School Veterans Middle School what areas need review or report was submitted by Reading Event: Favorite Screenings will be held Board meeting will be (CVMS). According to reinforcement prior to the Principal Angie Ormsby. Author Night was held on March 19 and continue Monday April 16 at 7 p.m. Collins Jane Jackson was at MAP assessment in April. According to Ormsby’s February 26 in coordination through the 22. As of March Girls Scouts deliver cookies and smiles

Carrigan Stuedle, Cassidy Stuedle, Vivian Merrill, Adelyn Early and Officer White. boxes of cookies distributed among the By Learni Walton, Leader Cameron Veterans Home, Cameron Police Troop 512, Contributed Department, Cameron Fire Department and Front row: Seriniti Parton, Sophie Raletz, Vivian Merrill, Hailey Wiegers, and For the second year in a row, Brownies the Cameron Ambulance Barn. Olivia Buller. Back row: Susan Harp, Grace Harp, Cassidy Stuedle, Carrigan from Girl Scout Troop 512 delivered 125 Stuedle, Adelyn Earley, Madalyn Darby, Learni Walton, and Kymball Wilcox Thursday, March 29, 2018 Citizen-Observer - 3 SCOUTING______from front page Caldwell County One more show to help Other recipients of the Silver Beaver included: Dennis Draper,Bancshares, Inc and Disabled American Jack Hussey, and Brad Weil. During the recognition dinner the Grand River Trails District ofHorizon State Bank merge Veterans the Pony Express Council received the Silver Award for the Journey toSubmitted Caldwell County Bancshares, Inc. is the By Pat O’Connor veterans and their families. Excellence. parent company of Bank Northwest, which Contributed Benefits from this show will be donated Caldwell County Bancshares, Inc. is has branches in Bethany, Polo, Stanberry to the DAV of Missouri, which serves proud to announce the addition of Horizon and Hamilton, MO. In July, it is the intent of The Heartland Troupe has decided to put veterans and service members, and their State Bank of Cameron, MO. We would Caldwell County Bancshares, Inc. to merge on one last fund-raising effort for Veterans. families, who incurred a physical or mental like to congratulate Roger & Rita Durant for Horizon State Bank with Bank Northwest. The production will be titled “Our Grande injury, illness (Disabilities) while protecting all of their assistance and wish them well in The merger will allow Bank Northwest Finale”. The variety show will be at 7 p.m. our way of life. More information about 14, 165 children were signed to provide some additional products and on April 27th and again on Sunday, April the DAV can be found at DAVMO.ORG. their retirement. Horizon State Bank was th up for the screening, which founded in 1883 as The Bank of Osborn and services to its existing customers. The staff 29 at 2 p.m. in the Goodrich Auditorium In 2011, the National Veterans Suicide is slightly down from last in 1989 it changed its name to Horizon State at Bank Northwest is excited with the chance in Cameron. We plan to include favorite Prevention Hotline was renamed the year. Bank. Roger and Rita Durant took over to work with all of their new associates at songs from past shows with a few special Veterans Crisis Line to encourage Veterans Four students in the the operation in 1988, and in 1989 moved Horizon State Bank and their customers. numbers thrown in. The Troupe is putting and their families and friends to make the district are considered the bank to its current location in Cameron, Once again, Congratulations to Roger the final touches on the show and rehearsals call. People who know a Veteran best may English Language Learners, MO. Roger has dedicated over 48 years of and Rita Durant on their well-deserved are hitting a fever pitch. be the first to recognize emotional distress as they speak two languages, his life to banking, and the service of his retirement. If you look closely you might We genuinely appreciate the support and reach out for support when issues reach or reside in home where community. Roger started his career in catch them in a prairie dog town in Colorado, we have received over the years. During a crisis point — and well before a Veteran more than one language is Banking in 1970 when returned from active Kansas, and Wyoming or somewhere out the past eight years we have been able is at risk of suicide. If you are a Veteran in spoken. ELL students must duty in Vietnam. west. Enjoy!!! to donate nearly $40,000 to help support crisis, or know one who is, call 1-800-273- take an annual assessment of Veterans. Two ways you can help us. One 8255 and Press 1 to confidentially speak their ability to speak, listen, is through direct donations. The other is by with a trained, caring VA responder and read and write English. attending our program. We would love to get connected to services that can make a These assessments were see your smiling faces there at one or more difference. administered in February. Stella’s Center of our shows. If you can’t attend, please find Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the Scores will be available in By Don Dignan No jokes today. another way to help our veterans and their door. Children under 12 are $5. Tickets can late summer, early fall. CNC Administrator I submitted 10 puns to a joke-writing families. The DAV program is one way we be purchased by calling Ms. Peggy Sharp Teachers and students are competition to see if any of them made the can help. Approximately 80 % of the DAV 632-2054 or Pat O’Connor 575-2568. preparing for the MAP and Lots of things happening at the Center finals. budget is spent on service programs for EOC assessments. Students this week. Sadly, no pun in ten did. on IEPs and 504 plans PITCH card games begin at 9:30 on Join us for a good meal, Monday through receive accommodations Monday. PEPPI exercises on Tuesday & Friday, from 11:30 to 12:30! Salad bar, for assessments. Those Thursday at 9:30. Play BINGO at 12:15 drinks and dessert included. Cameron Board of Directors accommodations must be Tuesday, Thursday & Fridays. identified in the testing Some of our people have expressed Next week’s Menu At Stella‘s: system before administration interest in playing Hand & Foot. If you are Alternative desserts may be substituted. names Lockridge, Grant to of the assessments. interested, let Don Dignan know and we will Salad bar is available daily for congregate At the end of the board set up a time! customers. officer positions meeting, Dr. Douglas Pat Jones shows everyone how to make Wyckoff who choose not to plastic mats and pillows after the PEPPI THURSDAY – March 29: Cheeseburger, Submitted department. She was named Vice President- run again for a school board classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Seasoned Fries, Broccoli Salad, Fruit/ On behalf of the Cameron Mutual Board Human Resources in 2014. Lockridge will position was presented with ASI hearing is here on Wednesday to give Dessert of Directors, President/Chief Executive continue to oversee the company’s legal a plaque for his service to free hearing tests and repair your hearing FRIDAY – March 30: Fried Chicken, Officer Brad Fowler announced two and compliance activities and provide the district and time on the aids. And, we show a movie after lunch to Potatoes, Vegetable Blend, Fruit/Dessert appointments to corporate officer positions. executive support for the company’s Claims, School Board. Dr. Matt all who are interested! MONDAY - April 2: Tuna Salad on a Bun, Andrea Lockridge has been appointed Underwriting, and Human Resources Robinson thanked Wyckoff Bible study starting at 12:30 on Thursday. Salad, Chips, Fruit/Dessert to the position of Executive Vice President departments. for his service saying, “We Weston Scott leads the group. TUESDAY – April 3: Spaghetti with and Corporate Secretary for Cameron The board has also appointed Kristin will miss you.” We are still in the market for a new Meatballs, Green Beans, Salad, Garlic Mutual Insurance Company. Grant to an Assistant Treasurer position. Elections for two open Food Service Manager (Head Cook) for Bread, Fruit/Dessert Lockridge joined the company in July Grant joined Cameron in November 2017, seats on the school board our facility in Cameron, MO. If you are WEDNESDAY – April 4: Smothered Steak, 2007 as General Counsel. In 2010, she was as a Sr. Staff Accountant and brings over 14 will be held on Tuesday interested, or know someone who might be, Potatoes, Spinach, Fruit/Dessert named Corporate Secretary and additionally years of accounting experience to Cameron April 3 and the next School please send a letter or resume to: assumed oversight of the Human Resources Mutual. Board meeting will be Don Dignan, Administrator Monday April 16 at 7 p.m. 315 E. Third Street Cameron, MO 64429 The family of Kyle Hargrave would like to thank NOW SHOWING at Tyrrell Theater Position is part time, 6 hours daily. We friends and family for the cards, donations, food, are open from 8 ‘til 2 each day and serve flowers and support at the time of Kyle’s passing. TOMB RAIDER Rated PG-13 lunch from 11:30 to 12:30. Words cannot express our gratitude. A special Show times: thanks to the staff of Poland-Thompson Funeral Fri. March 30th 3:00 pm 5:30 pm 8:00 pm Home for helping us through this difficult time. Also Sat. March 31st 3:00 pm 5:30 pm 8:00 pm LET’S HAVE SOME FUN thank you Reverend Richard Evans and Reverend Sun. April 1st CLOSED Check out our Don Hoffman for a beautiful service. Kyle touched new customized Cameron Regional YMCA EASTER EGG HUNT mobile app! 1903 N. 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Third St. • Cameron, MO (816) 632-3034 7 am to 5 pm Tues. - Fri. • 8:30 am to 2 pm Saturday 4 - Citizen-Observer Thursday, March 29, 2018 The Scuttlebutt Welcome to the Scuttlebutt. We strive to The VA and the U.S Digital Service during any period from June 2015 through provide information to local veterans and announced their launch of an improved December 31, 2016, should submit a share a little bit about life in the military. Appeals Status tool to increase transparency copy of their TDY/mobilized orders and a During the past week, I have been hearing and enable Veterans to track the progress of completed travel voucher (DD Form 1351- and reading wonderful stories about how their benefits claims appeals. “It’s important 2 or DTS Voucher) to the finance office for veterans have been helping their fellow that our Veterans have the opportunity to review. For more tax preparation resources, veterans with everything from dealing with track their appeals process in a timely and guides, and free services for service PTSD to getting their college education. efficient manner,” said VA Secretary David members and veterans, visit the Military. It is very rewarding to see that the spirit Shulkin. “For the first time ever, Veterans com Tax section. of mutual support is still alive and well. can see their place on the Board of Veterans’ Mailing of New Veteran ID Cards With all the other news we hear, it is easy Appeals’ docket, including the number of Delayed. Military.com to become cynical. We have to remember appeals that are ahead of them.” The tool, Veterans waiting for their new ID card plane shuts down. that we live in a country where freedom which went live March 21 on VA’s Vets. to arrive by mail won’t see it until at least is a right, but it is not free. We must get gov website, will allow Veterans to access April, officials announced in an email Upcoming Events and Meetings involved, be willing to help, and put out the detailed information about the status of this week. The free ID cards, available to American Legion – 2nd Thursday of effort to learn about our candidates. Then, their benefits appeals and will include alerts honorably discharged veterans of all eras month at Legion Hall -1900 hours get up and go vote for the best choice. In about needed actions, as well as estimates through the Department of Veterans Affairs VFW – 3rd Monday of month at any case, continue to be nice to one another of how long each step of the process takes. website, were to be mailed in early March, Cameron Veteran’s Home Chapel -1900 and, if you know of a family of a veteran or Some Veterans who have previewed the VA officials told Military.com in January. hours a veteran that needs some help, let us know. new tool said it had given them hope and An email update sent March 13, however, Bennett Springs Mo. will offer free We do care and will try to help. If you know helped them understand that the process announced that “printing and mailing for fishing to veterans on April 21st No license of upcoming events for this area, please let might take longer than expected. approved ID cards will begin in April.” required. Just military ID. us know and I will try to include them in Tax Refund for Sinai Troops (Military. Contact information the Scuttlebutt. We still need help so if you com) Fighter Pilots For more information or to offer help: believe you can help your fellow veterans Soldiers serving in a designated combat Q: How do you know if there is a fighter Contact Pat O’Connor (816) 575-2568 or have a talent to offer, contact us. At the zone are eligible to exempt military pay pilot at your party? Veterans Clinic (CBOC) @ MVH (816) very least- be nice to others and PRAY FOR from their taxable income. Soldiers who A: He’ll tell you. 632-1369 PEACE! served in the Sinai Peninsula during any Q: What’s the difference between God Veterans Crisis Hotline 1-800-273-8255 time after June 9, 2015, can now obtain a and fighter pilots A good website is www.va.gov. It has corrected W-2 and file an amended return A: God doesn’t think he’s a fighter pilot. Veteran News Bulletins some of the latest news information as well with the IRS. 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Other employees Submitted in the I-35 Speedway weekly classes, the include Gerald Bender, Bryce USRA A Mods, USRA B Mods, USRA Hammontree, Kaden Smith, Northwest Missouri’s Premier 3/8s’ mile Stock Cars, and the Grand National, Pure Brian Duly, Roderick Sapp racetrack, I-35 Speedway, is set to open this Stock, Sport Compact, and E Mods will and Paul Brush. The Sears Saturday, March 31, 2018! The track, which also be entertaining everyone with their Store was established in 2002 has been continuously open since 1994, has exceptional racing skills. with Harry and his wife Sha- brought racers and race fans a superb racing Racing returns to I-35 Speedway this ron taking over February 3, facility located at Exit 64 off Interstate 35. Saturday, March 31, gates open at 4 p.m., 2008. Appliances, Lawn & The Lucas Cattle Company United Late hot laps at 6:30, racing at 7:00. General Garden and delivery are the Model Association Late Model race cars Admission is $15, Seniors $12, Kids 7-12 main focus of the store. They will help open the 2018 racing season. These $6, and Kids 6 and under are free. I-35 are located at 2101 N Walnut. super-fast racing machines always bring Speedway is the one track you will get the excitement, close racing, and stand on your most racing for your money. Submitted by Mary Murdock feet finishes. The talented racecar drivers

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Williams 1928-2018 1934-2018 Moorestown, N.J. - John Ross Some of the happiest times of Ross’ life Cameron - William Nickolas (Abigail) Bennett passed away peacefully on March were spent travelling, fishing, hunting and “Bill” Vincent Williams, 83, Williams and Jakob 25 at the age of 89. figuring out a solution to every problem. passed away on March 24, Williams; four great- He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly; He was lucky to travel the world during the 2018. grandchildren; siblings, sons, Gerald Bennett and Richard (Ellie) Korean War to Germany and France, and Bill was born November 3, Bonnie (Rayko) Zlateff, Bennett; step-sons Scott (Debbie) Murray, with his wife Beverly (whom he married 1934 in Cowgill, to Jack and Prairie Village, Kan., Paul Murray and wife Kiki Boteler; step- in 1985) to such distant locales as Mexico, Gladys (Murray) Williams. Betty (John) Harmon, daughter Carol Ann Murray and husband England, Scotland, Wales, China, Hong Bill was preceded in death Atlantic, Iowa, Beth Mark Morgan; beloved grandchildren, Julia, Kong, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and New by his parents; daughter, Smith, Humphreys, Jessica, Charles, Jack and Juliet, and step- Zealand. He and Bev also visited Alaska Tamara Unruh; siblings, Jack (Laura) Williams, grandchildren, Chris and Megan. He is also with his step-son Scott and his wife Debbie, Beverly Leach, Rebecca Kingsland, Ga., Jerry survived by his sister, Carolyn (Bennett) and he took two cross-country trips with his Williams, Roberta Stafford, (Karen) Williams, Scott; brothers, Ray (Carole) Bennett, Lee step-daughter Carol Ann and her husband James Williams and Jamie Bloomington, Ill., (Sandy) Bennett, and many nieces and Mark and his grandchildren. He especially Williams. Johnny (Judy) Williams, nephews whom “Uncle Ross” cherished. He enjoyed a trip with 12 family members to He was a veteran of the Newtown, Iowa, Barbara was also predeceased by his loving parents Ireland in 2004, and a much-anticipated United States Air Force (Dave) Pappas, Des Lucille and Frank Bennett. trip to Gettysburg, Penn. in 2012. Ross and worked as a computer Moines, Iowa, Ronnie “Ross” was born on May 15, 1928, the enjoyed solving any problem and knew technician for the Federal Aviation Agency (Nancy) Williams, Trenton, and Donnie oldest child of the late Lucille and Frank how to do “everything”, and was frequently for over 40 years, before retiring. (Rose) Williams, Laredo; and his dog Bennett, in Osborn. He grew-up and attended asked to help build something, trouble-shoot On September 8, 1958, Bill married Snoopy. High Prairie Country School in Cameron, something or re-build the grand-children’s Wanda Kelley in Miami, Okla. Services at 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, through eighth grade, and then graduated toys. He liked spending time working puzzle He was a member of the Cameron Church 2018 at Cameron Church of the Nazarene. from Cameron High School in 1946. He books or making anything out of plastic of the Nazarene. Inurnment was held Wednesday, March served honorably in the Army during the canvas – which were then given to many as Survivors include wife of 59 years, 28, 2018 at Bethel Cemetery, Polo. Korean War from 1951 to 1953 and worked gifts. But, his special love was hanging out Wanda Williams, of the home; daughter, Memorial donations to Cameron Church for a number of years with his father on the with his grand-children, playing countless Jacqui Williams, Olathe, Kan.; son, Kevin of the Nazarene and/or St. Jude’s Children Bennett farm before and after his time in rounds of Uno, watching them play baseball, (Jody) Williams, Bartlesville, Okla.; five Hospital. Arraignments made by Poland- the service. In 1960, he moved his family teaching them how to use tools, seeing them grandchildren, Greg Williams, Brett (Tonya Thompson Funeral Home. to California, where he began an impressive perform on stage in all their musical theater Auxier) Williams, Kelley (Tyler) Steck, career as a Hydronic Pump Engineer at productions, or attending their celebrations Johnston Pump. Ross was a Free Mason or graduations. and over the years was active in numerous A time of Family Visitation will take civic organizations including the American place on Wednesday, April 4 from 9 - 11 Letter to the Editor BIRTH Legion, the “Y”s Men of the Mount Laurel a.m. followed by a Funeral Service both Not Good, Mr. Trump vetoed this grossly unaffordable, immensely (N.J.) YMCA, and the Moorestown (N.J.) held at the Poland-Thompson Funeral Home Fellow Americans, bloated bill, especially after making border John Christopher Potts Theater Company, where he built sets, in Cameron, with a Graveside Service to On March 23, 2018, President Donald security the bedrock of his presidential inches long. worked on the stage crew, and ushered for follow. A Memorial Celebration of a life Trump signed the largest spending bill campaign! By signing this bill, President He has one brother, Steven Michael Potts,many years. Though he considered himself well lived will be held at the First Baptist in U.S. history! According to an article Trump failed to hold members of Congress and is the grandson of Lawerance C. Potts,a Methodist, he attended the First Baptist Church of Moorestown, NJ, later in the on www.forbes.com, this $1.3 trillion accountable for their spending. He has Jr. Church of Moorestown for 31 years and was Spring. Memorial donations may be made in omnibus spending bill included funding become part of the problem, part of the known for spending many volunteer hours Ross’s memory to Cameron Masonic Lodge (our money) for the National Park Service, “swamp.” This may very well come back to doing odd jobs for family members of the or to the Moorestown Theater Company, 19 the IRS, Planned Parenthood, the National bite all of them in the midterm elections. If church who were homebound or needed a W. Main, Moorestown, NJ 08057. Endowment for the Arts and Humanities, the Democrats gain the majority in Congress, ride to cancer treatments. and the fight against the “opioid crisis” Trump will likely join a small and infamous among other things. More importantly, it group of impeached presidents! failed to defund Obamacare and sanctuary Here is the bottom line: we can’t cities, while failing to provide funding for afford this massive bill! It is perilous and Two new Eagle Scouts the border wall! Trump’s key campaign immoral to burden our kids and grandkids issue was border security, yet he signed a bill with this debt. Our government has a By Richard Doornink that failed to provide for that! According to severe SPENDING problem, not a revenue Contributed the bill, our federal government will be able problem. This isn’t rocket science. The Eli Luna left Josh Taylor to “enhance the border security to nations government has two choices. It can right received their adjacent to conflict areas, including Jordan, raise revenue (increase taxes) or lower official Eagle Rank Lebanon, Egypt, and Tunisia.” Simply put, expenses. The Constitutional answer is to at a ceremony at the we can secure borders in other nations but reduce spending, and reducing the size of Cameron Elks Lodge not in America! government is how it starts. If a private Sunday, March 25. This Merriam-Webster’s definition of business must operate within a budget, why was attended by a large “omnibus” is “containing or including many shouldn’t our government? group of family, friends, items.” Well, this 2,232 page bill is certainly Visit www.usdebtclock.org and see the and fellow Scouters. an omnibus! Why did Congress create such damage for yourself. Please pray for our Both are from Troop a large bill? I think it’s because a bill of this leaders and our country. May God bless you 175 sponsored by the bulk and magnitude is nearly impossible to and the United States of America! Cameron Elks Lodge. comprehend. A bill which is not understood makes a great hiding place for all kinds of Dan Landi- Kidder, MO frivolous spending! Trump should have

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and slow to speak before all Infrastructure is an the city easement, I would pondered what was in my the facts are before me… to What are the three most issue that is critical and love to look at the budget heart; as I thought why are make votes that are right and important issues facing will have an impact on the in more detail and see if we some communities able just. the city and how would lives our residents. There can’t address this too. If our to maintain their historic you propose to handle is a great importance on economy is to grow, this character and others have What are your top them? the maintenance we have is a top priority, you don’t lost the things that gave priorities as a member of We are a town that for the vitality of our town. want to have an industrial them distinction and appeal? the City Council and how comes together to live, November 11, 2011 the park and neglect our town of How can we grow without should the Council pursue work, and play. We need voters passed a ½ cents sales necessary maintenance. losing our heart and soul? them? to provide needed services tax to support various street The budget is always a I would hope that most To bridge the gap and to our people and grow the improvements throughout priority of any town, I will agree to maintain our small Mayor Darlene mend the fences so to speak, economy. Our small town Cameron. I am very aware say that we do have pre- town values character and Breckenridge there are those who feel we is the future forged by the of the fact that fund has recession levels of fiscal sense of community and Current Employment: need unfiltered industry thinkers and doers coming to be built up after a large health, I am committed to to be prosperous as a goal. Farmers State Bank, New to the area to help our together. project is completed; rest raising the level of service I say no to a cookie cutter Accounts Representative economy; I don’t disagree Housing is a big issue assured that as I have driven for our city provided without development that turns us and a Realtor but with that we need to and critical… Affordable the streets of our town I see raising taxes. We need fiscal into a faceless place that I have always said I make sure our community is housing more home owners a need to re-acess the master discipline as a primary young people flee, and we am running because I taking care of the necessities especially first time buyers list initially created when goal moving forward. I have no sense of pride in legitimately want to make such as infrastructure, roads, are important if we are to the tax was passed, I want have never been in favor of our town. Let’s capitalize sure the policies in place sidewalks, drawing people grown as a community and to make sure the streets are taking from Peter to Paul, on our distinctive assets, are for the good of the to our downtown area and raise our tax base, we can’t completed as promised in transparency is the key to our people, surroundings people and community. To supporting our existing have industry grown first and addition to adding the new budget accountability; if and home grown business… make a difference in the small business owners. I housing second, people need items that are beginning there isn’t and absolute need rather than trying to be a live of my constituents. As don’t want to be a Kearney a place to live. I would hope to show a need for repair. for money spent then it is a place with a new identity. an incumbent I know the or Liberty growing so fast that as a result of the recent Sidewalks are in poor shape “want” and not a “need” at I would like to close by system is stacked against me. we can’t keep with the national and state economic and I feel we need to look at this point we have to make thanking the tax payers for It is difficult to accomplish needs of our community, upswing it will jump start these too. There is a shared sure we are taking care of the trust they have placed in most of what you want to in essence let’s not get the home ownership in our cost program in place with the “needs”, then our wants me the past two terms and I do; I have to make sure cart before the horse so to community, and showing the city, but not every tax will come easier. will continue to serve them. I am realistic about my speak, growth is great but, it support for those who want payer can afford to even accomplishments. I must be is ok to take small steps and to add to the stability of our participate in this sort of What is the vision for this quick to listen, slow to anger not go beyond our budget town by investing in it and program and in reality they community? because of greed. staying. are in the right of way of I read this question and

CHS in 1976 and returned Cameron residents. The how to go about helping it of the land purchase, and has a prime location for here to raise my family after city stagnates and looses get accomplished. the deteriorating downtown. growth and hospitality. The attending Missouri State its direction when there is I’ve seen that there This will require a creative ease in which people can University. I have watched a double mind. When the is an issue with how our outlook with an eye commute here is the main Cameron go through many citizens don’t feel listened to community handles new towards stewardship of reason we need to have as positive and not so positive they don’t trust. We need to construction and new existing resources. The many services as possible pains throughout the years. be on the same page. I will businesses in Cameron. I’ve animal shelter needs to be a in our community for the What motivates me to run ask questions and listen. heard it is very difficult for productive resource for the events and travelers that for the Council seat? Another priority for me businesses and contractors community. The utilization pass by our community. In I was a high school is our city’s best resource of to build here and are pulling of the land purchase needs 2015 it was recorded that mom for 23 years with my all, its volunteers! I’ve had out. We need to learn why thoughtful exploration and I-35 had 21,670 cars passed youngest having graduated the privilege to document and make the City business answers to as how it may north and south of Cameron last year, have been active through photography the friendly. We need new happen. The deteriorating a day. On the east/west in many groups, and am an many times our city has a construction and businesses, downtown has been on my Hwy 36 route, 9,800 cars active participant in City volunteer event and it is and foster an environment list for sometime! I believe pass through Cameron a Becky Curtis Council meetings for the beautiful to behold. As I that lets existing business a community thrives when day. Now that is something I am the owner/operator past four years. I care about put together the slide shows grow. Let’s fix it! it has a lively downtown to work with. I’d like to get of the State of Missouri Cameron and its citizens. I for Cameron’s Community My last priority is that I district. I desire to get ideas as many minds and ideas Motor Vehicle Division in have educated myself on our Betterment entry the past will press for prudent use and plans on how to begin together to begin helping Cameron and have been for city government including two years, I’ve been amazed of taxpayer funds, will keep the venture for an answer our community be a place 13 years. I am the wife of what type of city we are, at the generosity Cameron an attitude of transparency, that will fit Cameron. for travelers and visitors to Brad Curtis, mother of 9 what statutes govern it, and residents give of their and will conduct the city’s My Vision for Cameron. benefit from which in turn Cameron graduates, and a the many issues our residents time and money! Our city business with fairness. Cameron needs to keep will make our community a proud grandmother of 9. and businesses face. garnered the winning trophy The three most important the spirit of our quaint better place for all. I’ve been a resident of What are my top priori- too! I’d like to develop issues facing Cameron at community, with the Cameron most all of my ties for Cameron? a mechanism where our this time is addressing the hospitality spirit it is known life. Raised on a farm in I want to develop unity volunteers can stay updated problems surrounding the for, and use its amazing Osborn, I graduated from between the Council and with what needs done and animal shelter, utilization location to grow. Cameron

Current City Councilman City Council member? Continuing the work of the everyone. Ronnie Jack Improving our town GNWWC. is what motivates me to What are the three most Infrastructure: Continue Additional comments Current Occupation: continue to serve. important issues facing work on current projects I have learned a great deal Self-employed Mechanic the City and how would and spending wisely on new since joining the Council. It What are your top you propose to handle ones. has been rewarding and I How long have you been a priorities be as a member them? would like to continue to resident of Cameron? of the City Council and Business Development: What is your vision for serve this community. 35+ years how should the Council Working with potential this community? pursue them? businesses to come to My vision is bringing What motivates you Economic growth; Cameron through innovation more jobs to Cameron. to want to become (or Infrastructure; Continuing and incentives. More jobs, and better paying continue to serve) as a to improve city finances Finishing the Waterline: ones, in town will benefit

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Current Occupation from Cameron Schools? of the School Board? light of recent events, I know we utilize the tax payer Farmers State Bank I currently have a set of School Safety, more can be done. Working dollars to its best use on twins who are Juniors at Communication, with local law enforcement our facilities, salaries, and School/Colleges/ CHS. Technology, Future facility on plans to keep our schools curriculum. Universities you have strategic plan, and Budget. safe in the future should be attended and degrees What motivates you our primary focus. What is your vision held: to want to become (or What are the three most Hiring & Retraining for education in this I graduated from Cameron continue to serve) as a important issues facing exceptional Administrators, community? High School and graduated School Board member? the school district and Teachers & Staff: Making My Vision is to see all with a Bachelor of Science I want to be a part of how would you propose to sure that all are given the students graduate from degree in Criminal Justice, my children’s educational handle them? necessary tools to do their Cameron High School being from Missouri Western. future. School Security: job. either college or career Do you have children What will your top Improvements in this area Maintain Financial ready. enrolled in/or graduated priorities be as a member have been addressed, but in Stability: Insuring that Darrel Howell

enrolled in/or graduated school environment. important issues facing have dramatically improved. of 10 died. 2012, Sandy from Cameron Schools? 2. Transparency in our the school district and This is due to the excellent Hook elementary school in I do not have children in dealings with patrons, how would you propose to teachers we have. At all Connecticut, 28 died. The Cameron Schools. I have students, vendors, and handle them? levels, K-12 we have list goes on and on. I realize nieces, and my wife is a all relationships for the 1. Facilities maintenance/ made significant strides. we have upgraded our school Cameron HS graduate. district must be an on-going improvements. Our high To maintain these high entrances to be more secure. priority of the district. As a school is aging. With old academic achievements, I believe we need more. We What motivates you board member, I pledge to systems there is lots of we must retain our quality need two school resource to want to become (or continue to bring complete maintenance requirements. educators and support officers. They can divide continue to serve) as a transparency in all our The building is not efficient staff. It is difficult, but not time between two buildings School Board member? dealings. with so much glass. We need impossible, to compete each. We need the latest There is a need for proven 3. Teamwork as board to evaluate the facility to with other districts nearby in technology. Cameras leadership and school members, and with provide best usage for the regarding salaries. The (monitored continually), Dan Kercher operations experience on administration, staff, building. The Intermediate Board of Education must do metal detectors, controlled the Cameron Board of students, and patrons is vital School was built in the all it can to provide funds access to buildings, random Current Occupation: Education. I spent 30 years for education success. It will early 90’s. It too must be to retain, recruit, and train dog sniffs for drug detection, Retired educator/pastor in education. I have been always be my priority to be properly maintained to get staff for continued academic and less glass for lowering a teacher, principal, and the best team player I can be. optimal usage/life. Roofs on excellence. Salaries are not shooter vision into our School/Colleges/ superintendent of schools. 4. A willing listener. all buildings must be kept the only thing that will help schools. has a prime location for Universities you have My background and All too often we hear how repaired, windows properly meet this goal. Benefits, 4. If I could have a growth and hospitality. The attended and degrees experience as an educator boards do not listen to the sealed, and access to the classroom supplies budgets, fourth it would be adding a ease in which people can held: has helped prepare me constituency. Many times, most current technology more than adequate extra performance art center. This commute here is the main to serve our youth and as a superintendent, our systems made available. duty pay, paraprofessional has been an ongoing need. reason we need to have as University of Missouri community in this position districts made improvement The other, newer buildings assistance, and other similar I would lend 100% support many services as possible Columbia; Bachelor of as a school board member. because we listened to must also be maintained support systems can help us for this. This idea could also in our community for theScience, Agriculture others good ideas. Together to get maximum life from meet this goal. come under my #1, facilities events and travelers thatEducation; Master’s in What will your top we can accomplish much. them. It might be possible 3. School/student safety. maintenance/improvements. pass by our community. In Education, Secondary priorities be as a member 5. Increase on-campus to re-configure the high We have, for many years, What is your vision 2015 it was recorded thatSchool Administration; of the School Board? vocational course offerings. school to provide additional had the fear of school for education in this I-35 had 21,670 cars passed University of Central 1. The need for school College is not for everyone. parking space which is attacks nationwide. In community? north and south of CameronMissouri; Education safety is paramount for We need more courses to badly needed. I am not in 1970 two students were I see a bright future! a day. On the east/westSpecialist, School students, staff, and any who help prepare our graduates any way suggesting a new killed in a Chicago high We have outstanding staff, Hwy 36 route, 9,800 cars Superintendent; California enter our buildings/grounds. for the work-a-day world. building, only that we might school shooting. 1983, in adequate fund balances, and pass through Cameron aCoast University; Education This not only includes safe Training in vocational re-configure the high school St. Louis, MO two middle a dedicated administrative to day. Now that is somethingDoctorate, School District from intruders, but from classes can help provide that to get more optimal use on schoolers were killed. 1999, team to make things happen. to work with. I’d like to get Administration being bullied as well. I will preparation. the available site. Columbine HS in Colorado, I would have greater use of work diligently to provide a 2. In recent years our a total of 15 died. 2005 Red as many minds and ideas See KERCHER on Do you have children safe, secure, and bully-free What are the three most district performance scores Lake, Minnesota, a total together to begin helping page 8 our community be a place for travelers and visitors to benefit from which in turn ties be as a member of the must look at ways to not only seen a school day through the not constructed for energy will make our community a Do you have children School Board? keep our children physically eyes of our educators. Even savings. It is need of long- better place for all. enrolled in/or graduated safe, but emotionally safe as in the best circumstances, term heating and cooling from the Cameron School As a school board well. The Cameron School they face challenges that fixes, roof repairs, possible District: member, I will continue District has made positive require support. The upgrades in insulation, and My husband, Russ, and to establish policy that strides to increase security, expectations and roles interior lighting systems, I have a daughter, Lauren, strives to promote student and I want to continue this of teachers go beyond among other challenges. that attends Cameron High achievement in academics progression. I will support academics. Most educators School. and activities, while not any initiative which helps to across the country report Finally, providing forgetting the schools create a safe and supporting having students with a wide additional channels everyone. What motivates you to important role in fostering climate in our school. range of social, emotional and opportunities for want to serve as a School the social and emotional or behavioral challenges. communication for students, Additional comments Board member? needs of children. Our If we expect academic parents, teachers and I have learned a great deal Jackie Peck investment in children is our What are the three most achievement to continue to community members is since joining the Council. It The Cameron School most important gift to the important issues facing rise, then we should support imperative to a successful has been rewarding and I Current Occupation: District is approaching a next generation. the school district, and our educators through school district. I strongly would like to continue to Local business manager plateau. Collectively, we Successful school boards how would you propose to supplemental plan time, believe that our constituents serve this community. / Substitute teacher for the are needing to ask ourselves have members which handle them? greater input in professional should understand how the Cameron School District “Where do we go from this welcome open discussion development, and additional Cameron School Board is point, and what steps are and diverse ideas. As Promoting student counselors or social workers coming to the decisions they School/Colleges/Universi- necessary to take us to the a board member, I will achievement begins with in each building. Obviously, make. As a board member, ties you have attended and next level?” I want to be diligently work to sustain giving educators the advocating for our teachers I would suggest bringing degrees held: an active member in the a collaborative atmosphere resources and time they need will positively affect our back Parent Advisory B.S. Health Science, decision making process, which includes the valuable to help our children thrive. most valuable asset…our Meetings at the high school, Truman State University, and in doing so, be a voice input, feedback and ideas of Maintaining a high quality children!! while recommending other Kirksville, Missouri; which not only represents our educators, parents, and staff includes continuing to building administrators Associate Degree in but empowers our students, students. be competitive with teacher Secondly, we need a look at offering the same Applied Science, Registered teachers, and community We live in a world in salaries and giving support plan for upgrading and opportunity. We need Respiratory Therapist, members. which school shootings where needed. In my renovating our high school Certified Pulmonary are all too common. experience as a substitute facility. Built in the mid See PECK on Function Technologist What will your top priori- Understanding this, we teacher in the district, I’ve 1960s, the facility was page 8 8 - Citizen-Observer Thursday, March 29, 2018

KERCHER______from page 7 PECK______from page 7 social media to promote our district. How needed to move the district ahead. I have to look for ways to be fully transparent District as we move forward is to set policy many of you are aware of webschooltools. made a difference, and I will continue and communicate effectively with the which empowers students and educators, com? Look it up. Go to paperless meetings. to make a difference. I am active in our community. and in doing so cultivate the gifts of ALL Read about our school board meetings. I community. I am on the Y board, a charter children. will continue to keep people informed. I member of the Kiwanis club, and president What is your vision for education in this will form a district visioning committee to elect of the local retired teachers association. community? Additional comments promote on-going purposes and goals. I see I am president elect of our statewide (called us continuing to be an exemplary school, Mid-American Region) Disciples of Christ I’ve had the privilege to work alongside My husband Russ and I have lived in with students ready for whatever the next church organization (over 265 churches). numerous students in all four district Cameron for over 20 years. Our daughter, step is in their life. I have been treasurer of the community buildings. They have taught me, that as Lauren, has had many opportunities building, vice-president of the food pantry adults, we frequently get caught up with through the Cameron School District. She Additional comments board, and president of the ministerial grades, performance standards, high-stakes will graduate with the class of 2019, a I appreciate your support and vote on alliance. I am a lifelong parliamentarian and testing, and the list goes on. Our students proud Cameron Dragon. I look forward to April 3rd. Cameron R-1 Schools needs will continue the tradition of well-run school have taught me that each of them holds a set the opportunity to continue to serve and someone with school finance knowledge, board meetings. of gifts, skills, and extraordinary potential. contribute to this district that has meant so visioning, and a proven communicator. I will I CARE! That said, my vision for the Cameron School much to my family. provide the experience and the leadership

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Photo by Jenni Clemons Dalton Erickson pitching during the March 21 game against North Harrison. Mizzou Alternative David Beasley during his doubles match on March 20. Breaks visits Clinton Tuesday, March 20th match: Final team score was 9-0 in favor of Richmond. We started with doubles, David Beasley Nick Helmich returning a shot during and Nick Helmich lost 8-2, Tyler Anderson their doubles match on March 22. County and Levi Chastain lost 8-0, and Vitaliy Mizzou Alternative Tsytsyk and Geoffrey Funchess lost 8-4 Thursday, March 22 match: Breaks is a student-led Here are the singles results: David Beasley lost We lost at Carrollton 7-2. Results in Doubles program on the campus of to Brandon Hendricks 8-2; Nick Helmich lost to was David Beasley/Tyler Anderson lost 3-8, the University of Missouri Colton Baker 8-2; Levi Chastain lost to Tyler Boss Nick Helmich/Levi Chastain lost 0-8, and 8-0; Tyler Anderson lost a tough match to Seth that sends groups of Vitaliy Tsytsyk/Geoffrey Funchess won 8-5. students to ‘Serve not Help’ McGraw 9-7; Vitaliy Tsytsyk lost to Mason Fields In singles the results were: David Beasley lost over campus breaks. A team 8-1; Geoffrey Funchess lost to Grant Decker 8-0. 0-8; Tyler Anderson lost 2-8; Nick Helmich Despite the final score, there were a lot of lost 4-8; Levi Chastain lost 1-8; Vitaliy of MAB students chose to positives to take away from the match. Half of Tsytsyk won 8-5; Geoffrey Funchess lost 3-8. spend the weekend of March our team is playing tennis for the first time and The boys made improvements from the first 9-11 assisting Clinton while their match scores were lopsided, several match, which is always one of our goals, to get County 4-H and University of the points went to deuce, which means the better each match. They had good carry over of Missouri Extension. The points were closely contested. The kids came from what we worked on in practice, Carrollton team helped judged 4-H away encouraged by their play for the first is pretty strong 1-4 but I felt we competed well. match of the year. We have not had much time speeches and public speaking presentation at the Clinton County 4-H Contest Day held at the Plattsburg Beery's Middle School Saturday morning. 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On what is now called "Palm Sunday," Easter Sunday Jesus Christ rode a donkey into Jerusalem while villagers welcomed A festive and celebratory day for him and waved palm branches. This Christians, Easter Sunday is a time is mentioned in each of the Biblical for sharing the good news of Jesus' Gospels and occurs a week before resurrection. His body is discovered His subsequent resurrection. Jesus missing from the tomb, and Jesus possibly rode a donkey rather than appears to his followers again a horse as a sign of peace, as a war- showing proof that He is alive. waging king might ride a horse. The Typically, Easter Sunday is one of the "Passion of the Christ" is typically most well-attended Sunday services read during Palm Sunday masses. for Christians. It also is a day to spend with family, and many families share Holy Thursday large meals to mark the end of the Lenten season. Holy Thursday is sometimes referred to as "Covenant Thursday," "Maundy Spring is eagerly anticipated, as many is a very important time of year for Thursday" or "Thursday of Mysteries." people look forward to enjoying the Christians. During Lent, Christians Holy Thursday commemorates the great outdoors once more. Spring prepare for Easter by observing a Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the is also a special time of year for period of fasting, repentance, self- apostles. According to Catholic News practicing Christians. denial, and spiritual discipline. While Agency, Holy Thursday might be the Bible does not reference Lent, one of the most important, complex Beginning on Ash Wednesday and the practice of observing Lent has and profound days of celebration in lasting 40 weekdays until the arrival become a standard. the Catholic Church. Holy Thursday of Easter Sunday, the Lenten season Happy Easter

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The tax reform Implementing other necessary the House floor, it has several bill would update fees from their reforms that would eliminate noteworthy items in its current House to Consider 1984 value to present day value. government inefficiencies. state, including: Comprehensive Tax Reform The increase is a key component The reforms are critical Full funding for the K-12 (HB 2540) to the effort to generate more than components to keep the bill fiscally school foundation formula, $2 billion in additional funding for responsible and as close to revenue which is $98 million above the When they return from break, transportation infrastructure over neutral as possible. Fiscal Year 2018 appropriation. House members are also expected the next decade. Looking Forward By Jim Neely The House version of the budget to take up comprehensive tax The legislature has spent years As my fellow legislators and I State Rep., 8th District recommends an additional reform legislation that would cut studying and discussing ways return from Spring Break, I look $48 million increase above the the state’s personal and corporate to find the dollars necessary to forward to continuing to work on After months of work by the governor’s recommended increase income tax rates and transform repair and improve the state’s issues that are important to the House Budget Committee, the of $50 million for Missouri Missouri’s tax system to the transportation infrastructure. The citizens of the 8th District and the Fiscal Year 2019 state operating schools. The funding increase also most competitive in the nation. bill the House will consider is rest of our great state. These will budget is now ready for discussion includes state dollars for preschool The legislation would also make meant to provide a responsible include the budget and tax reform. and debate on the House floor. programs for children eligible for substantive reforms that would path forward to generate the There are also several other bills, When lawmakers return from their free and reduced lunch statewide. generate nearly $2 billion over the vital funding. The idea was including some of my own, that annual break on March 26, the Restoration of the governor’s next 10 years for the state road fund recommended by both the 21st will be moving into the Missouri budget will be their top legislative recommended core cuts to to repair and improve Missouri’s Century Missouri Transportation Senate from the House and vice priority. House members will work the state’s higher education aging transportation infrastructure. System Task Force and the House versa. to approve the appropriations bills institutions. The House version of The bill House members will Policy Development Caucus. Thanks to your support, the that make up the spending plan the budget will restore at least $38 consider would reduce the state’s Additionally, to maintain first half of this year’s legislative and send them to the Senate so million of the governor’s proposed highest personal income tax rate financial stability to the state session was a success. Many that both chambers are on track to cuts, and will restore all funding if from 5.9 percent to 5.0 percent, tax code, the bill would make a priorities still need to be addressed complete the budget by the May 11 institutions agree to prevent tuition which would place Missouri in the number of other reforms including: in the remainder of the session, deadline. increases for Missouri students. If top 10 states for lowest personal Joining the Streamlined Sales but I expect great results. As we Next week when House no deal is made, funding would income tax. The bill would also Tax agreement so that Missouri approach this last half of the 2018 members offer amendments to the be used to increase need-based cut the corporate income tax from collects sales taxes on online legislative session, I hope you budget plan, it’s important to note scholarships. 6.25 percent to 5.0 percent. These purchases placing Missouri brick will contact my office with any that such changes must remain Restoration of half of the reductions would also put Missouri and mortar businesses on equal concerns or feedback you may revenue positive or revenue neutral. funding cuts made to Medicaid in the top 10 states for the lowest footing with online competitors; have on legislative or other issues. If a member wants to add money providers in the FY18 budget corporate income tax. Phasing out the federal income Thank you for your continued to a specific area of the budget, (including hospitals, nursing The bill would also generate tax deduction on state returns for support! he or she must first find another homes, physicians, and in-home much-needed revenues for the individuals and corporations with Proudly serving area of the budget from which the providers). state’s roads and bridges. It would over $150,000 in income; the 8th House District funds can be transferred. There is An additional $2 million for put Missouri in line with many Reducing waste in state Clinton, Caldwell, Ray, & no way to simply add funding to the expansion of the workforce other states by indexing vehicle government by consolidating Clay Counties Missouri a particular program without first development program through the user fees to the cost of inflation. The maintenance between certain House of Representatives cutting it from somewhere else in state’s community colleges. state’s current vehicle license and government agencies; 573-751-0246 Money Management Capitol Spring break for the legislature spend it the way we want. The At this point in the session, the providers; (4) an additional $2 Report is over, and the House & Senate other two thirds are pre-determined Budget Committee has completed million for the expansion of the returned to work on March 26th. mandated spending largely dictated its initial work, and has released workforce development program The two most pressing items to by federal government rules. its version of the budget to the through the state’s community tend to will be tax reform and the The Budget Committee is the full House for debate. As the colleges; and (5) restoring more budget. Tax reform at the state largest of all of the committees budget comes to the House floor, than $400,000 in cuts that were level will partly be adjustments the House has. Most committees it has several noteworthy items made to the Missouri National we need to make to adapt to the have about a dozen members, in its current state, including (1) Guard. recent federal tax reform, and will but the Budget is so complex full funding for the K-12 school The debate on the budget in the partly be efforts to simplify our tax that it requires about three dozen foundation formula, which is full House will begin in the next system, close some loopholes, and members to pour over it and iron $98 million above last year’s week to two. Once approved by create more and better paying jobs. it out. All of the budget books appropriation; (2) restoration of the House, our budget bills will But the budget will be the stacked together stand about the governor’s $38 million in then move over to the Senate for By J. Eggleston biggest item. Constitutionally, four feet tall. Budget Committee recommended cuts to our state’s their debate and approval, and State Rep., 2nd District the budget is the only task the members go over the budget book higher education institutions if then ultimately to the governor legislature must accomplish each by book, page by page, line by those institutions agree to not for his signature. Per the Missouri Please contact me at: 201 West year. All other bills we debate and line, to determine how taxpayers’ increase tuition for Missouri Constitution, all of this work must Capitol Avenue, Room 405B pass are optional improvements to money will be spent. The Budget students; (3) restoring half of the be completed by May 11th. Jefferson City, MO 65101 state law. Missouri’s state budget Committee holds the most and funding cuts made to Medicaid Until next time, best wishes of Phone: 573-751-4285 is about $28 billion. However, longest hearings, with these providers in the FY18 budget, safety, health and prosperity to you Email: j.eggleston@house. only about one third of that is hearings often lasting into the wee including hospitals, nursing and your family. mo.gov discretionary, meaning we can hours of the night. homes, physicians, and in-home 2018 legislative session enters final stretch Capitol The Missouri General has yet to be taken up for a final prevent court shopping, the process bill for out of network costs on in- Assembly has returned from its vote. The bill aims to jumpstart the of intentionally suing in the most network care. Report yearly mid-session recess, and the Missouri economy while providing favorable jurisdiction available. As always, please feel free to Senate is set to consider a slew of additional infrastructure funding. Senate Bills 982 and 928 call, email or write with your ideas legislative proposals before the If Senate Bill 617 becomes law, are proposed changes to protect or concerns. My Capitol office conclusion of the 2018 legislative most Missourians, as well as many patients from getting charged number is (573) 751-1415, my session. Our body has until May businesses, will see their taxes “out-of-network” fees if they go email is dan.hegeman@senate. 18 to pass new bills. Here’s a look decrease. to the emergency room. When a mo.gov and my mailing address is at what we might consider. Another proposal under patient goes to a local hospital for Room 332, State Capitol Building, Senate Bill 617 is a proposed consideration, Senate Bill 546, emergency care they really have Jefferson City, MO 65101. tax reform package that would would strengthen Missouri’s no control over which doctor they slightly raise the state’s fuel tax joinder and venue laws. In brief, see, and sometimes that doctor is but significantly lower citizens’ this bill would free up the state’s out of the insurance network even overall tax burden. The measure courts by making it more difficult if the hospital is in-network. This By Dan Hegeman has already undergone hours of for out-of-state plaintiffs to sue bill would address this problem State Sen., 12th District floor discussion in the Senate, but in Missouri. It’s a needed fix to and keep patients from footing the Thursday, March 29, 2018 Citizen-Observer - 15 Cameron Regional Medical Center

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Walnut • Cameron or St. Joseph, Mo 64506 632-2441 816-632-2033 632-7211 632-7317 Thursday, March 29, 2018 Citizen-Observer - 17 DeKalb County Sheriff’s Report Cameron Fire Department ~ Calls for service 03/18 to 03/24/18 The following report is calls for service answered by the Cameron Fire Department from March 20-26, 2018. 4:36 p.m. DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance Sunday, March 18 Prairie St 3:18 a.m. Deputy responded to a report of responded to Mosaic for a medical transport March 21 3:37 p.m. Natural cover/grass at 10930 11:50 p.m. Structure Fire at MO 121 and trespassing on Sycamore Dr. 4:41 p.m. Central DeKalb Fire Dept NE Witt Rd US 69 Hwys 2:54 p.m. Central DeKalb Fire Dept & a responded to a report of a fire on NE Irwin deputy responded to a structure fire on South Road March 22 March 23 Polk Street. 6:27 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic 1:39 p.m. Natural cover/grass at 292nd 11:50 a.m. MVA – Injury unknown at stop on Hwy 69 & Hwy 36 and US 69 Hwy Walnut/Prospect Monday, March 19 7:53 p.m. DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance 3:05 p.m. Assist Caldwell County at 8175 3:21 p.m. Natural cover/grass at 9401 6:44 a.m. Deputy responded to a responded to a medical call on W Emma NW Old 36 Hwy SW Stand Dr residential alarm on SW Taylor road Street 10:23 p.m. CO/Odor Complaint at 711 W 10:47 a.m. DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance 8:11 p.m. Deputies responded to a report responded to a medical call on South Polk of a vehicle accident Hwy 36 east of Hwy Cameron Police Department - Arrest Report Street. 31. 11:53 a.m. DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance 8:22 p.m. Central DeKalb Fire Dept March 20-26, 2018 responded to a medical call on South Polk responded to a report of a fire on NW Gospel March 20 Ingerson of Osborn was arrested on a Street. & Fairview Roads DeKalb County warrant for failure to wear 1:52 p.m. Central DeKalb Fire Dept 8:15 a.m. 35-year-old Jessica Lea 8:49 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic Hibbert of Cameron was arrested for failure a seat belt. Ingersoll posted bond. responded to a report of a fire on NW State stop on eastbound 36 Hwy & Maple Road Route F Hwy. to appear on a City of Cameron warrant for March 25 9:31 p.m. Deputies conducted a ped trespassing, a Andrew County warrant for 12:56 a.m. 25-year-old Clay Stanley 2:47 p.m. DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance check on Locust Road & 36 Hwy responded to East Evergreen Street for a passing bad checks and a Buchanan County High of Cameron was arrested for domestic th st nd medical transport Friday, March 23 warrant for larceny. Hibbert was realeased assault in the 4 degree – 1 /2 offense. 6:44 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic 5:23 a.m. DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance to Andrew County authorities. High was transported to secure housing in stop at Hwy 36 & J Hwy. responded to a medical call on SW Hwy 6. March 24 Clinton County. 7:39 p.m. Deputies responded to a report 7:35 a.m. Deputies conducted a traffic 7:24 p.m. 23-year-old Thomas Dalton in Amity of suspicious circumstances stop west of Fairport 7:49 a.m. DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance Cameron Police Department ~ Calls for service Tuesday, March 20 responded to a medical call on W Main 12:50 a.m. Deputies responded to a report Street The following report is calls for service, listed by type of call and the number of calls per of a verbal disturbance on EE Hwy 8:18 a.m. DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance 12:25 p.m. Stewartsville Fire Dept. category, answered by the Cameron Police Department from March 20-26, 2018. responded to a medical call on Walnut Rd. responded to a report of a fire on NW Sharp 10:43 a.m. DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance 10-46 ...... 1 Drug Activity ...... 3 Rd responded to a medical call on NW 348th 10-50 Cold ...... 4 Escort ...... 4 12:44 p.m. DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance Street 10-50 J Unknown ...... 9 Follow-Up ...... 7 responded to a medical call on NE Sheridan 4:33 p.m. Deputies served papers in 10-50 J1 ...... 1 Harassment ...... 2 Rd Union Star 911 Hangup ...... 1 Information ...... 4 10:25 p.m. Deputy served papers at 6:30 p.m. DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance Alarms ...... 4 Noise Complaint ...... 1 Crossroads Correctional Center responded to a medical call on Hwy W Area Check ...... 2 Other Agency Call ...... 2 10:49 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic 7:06 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic Assist Outside Agency ...... 7 Pedestrian Check ...... 4 stop on eastbound Hwy 36 stop on Hwy 6 & N Hwy Building Check ...... 3 Special Assignment ...... 13 11:32 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic 7:14 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic Burglary ...... 1 Stealing ...... 8 stop westbound 36 Hwy & South 33 Hwy stop on 6 Hwy C & I Driver ...... 8 Suicidal Subject ...... 11 Wednesday, March 21 7:27 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic Car Stop ...... 56 Suspicious Activity ...... 14 4:20 a.m. Deputies responded to the stop at Lawson’s in Stewartsville Check Welfare ...... 7 Threats ...... 3 report of an injured animal on Hwy 36 7:32 p.m. Deputies served papers on S Citizen Assist ...... 23 Traffic ...... 3 5:45 a.m. Deputies responded to a report Polk Street Civil ...... 5 Training ...... 8 of a suspicious person on P Hwy 7:40 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic Controlled Burn ...... 1 Vehicle Check ...... 6 9:37 a.m. DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance stop on Hwy 33 northbound & Ketchem Rd Courtesy Ride ...... 1 Warrant Service ...... 3 responded to a medical call on East 7:41 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic Disturbance ...... 7 Grand Total...... 241 Lakeview Drive. stop on Hwy 36 Domestic Disturbance ...... 4 10:12 a.m. Deputies responded to a report 7:54 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic of a missing person on Washington Street. stop on Hwy 36 & N Hwy 11:05 a.m. DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance 8:10 p.m. Deputies responded to a civil Have some helpful information? responded to a medical call on South Polk matter on Hwy EE Street. 8:13 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic Want to stay anonymous? 2:05 p.m. DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance stop on Main Street responded to a medical call on East 8:20 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic Evergreen Street. stop on eastbound Hwy 36 & J Hwy Cameron TIPS Hotline: 6:33 p.m. DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance 8:32 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic responded to Mosaic for a medical transport stop eastbound Hwy 36 & Maple Road (816) 632-TIPS (8477) 7:21 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic 8:49 p.m. Deputies served a criminal stop westbound Hwy 36 & eastbound Hwy warrant on E Emma Street DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance responded to a of a burglary on East Wilson Street. 31 8:56 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic medical call on Timberline Drive 6:53 p.m. Deputies responded to the 7:39 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic stop at the Oak Jct. 11:19 a.m. Deputies responded to a report of an animal attack on Evergreen Ave stop eastbound Hwy 36 & Baker Road 9:21 p.m. Deputies responded to a report traffic assist call eastbound 36 Hwy near the 7:09 p.m. Deputies served papers at 7:59 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic of a suspicious vehicle at Lawson’s in construction. South Polk Street. stop eastbound Hwy 36 & Hedge Road Stewartsville. 11:24 a.m. Deputies served papers on 8:20 p.m. Deputies served papers at W 9:28 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic 10:20 p.m. Deputies responded to assist Clinton Avenue in Osborn Main Street stop at Harris St & Grand St in Cameron motorist on Hwy 33 11:46 a.m. Deputies served papers on 9:47 p.m. Union Star Fire Dept responded 9:59 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic Saturday, March 24 South Sloan Street to a report of a structure fire on NW Bray Rd. stop on eastbound Hwy 36 & 69 Hwy 1:51 p.m. Deputies responded to a report 10:11 p.m. DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance 1:44 a.m. Deputies conducted a traffic of property damage on SE Back Road responded to a medical call on E Sheridan Thursday, March 22 stop Hwy 36 east of Hwy 69 5:14 p.m. Deputies responded to a report Street. 2:38 a.m. DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance 2:43 a.m. Deputies conducted a traffic th of suspicious vehicle parked at nutrition 10:27 p.m. Deputies responded to assist responded to a medical call on W 10 Street stop at Pence Road center. motorist at Hwy 36 between Watson and 8:27 a.m. DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance 4:30 a.m. Deputies, DeKalb-Clinton 6:35 p.m. Deputies responded to a report Taylor Roads responded to a medical call on Sycamore Ambulance, Central DeKalb Fire Dept Lane. & MSHP 9:37 a.m. Deputies responded to a report responded to G. DODD & SON MASONRY of stolen property on Gantz Street a report of a “Serving the Northwest Missouri 11:29 a.m. Deputies responded to a report one vehicle of a juvenile problem on N 7th Street accident on E Area For Over 50 Years” 1:46 p.m. Deputies served papers on Hwy 6 * Brick * Block * Stone McElwain Drive 9:00 a.m. * Fireplaces - Tuckpointing & Waterproofing 2:19 p.m. Deputies served papers at Deputies Residential & Commercial Western Missouri Correctional Center conducted a Custom application and chemical sales 2:45 p.m. Deputies served papers at well being Fully Insured - Dennis Dodd Owner operators [email protected] Crossroads Correctional Center check on West Drew Thomas Randy Howell 816-284-2309 816-935-8391 3:18 p.m. Deputies served papers on 4th Street 816-575-2497 Loveland Drive 9:23 a.m. Cameron, MO 64429 18 - Citizen-Observer Thursday, March 29, 2018 The Tank

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March 29, 2018 1022 S. Chestnut, Cameron, Missouri 64429 Volume 87/ Issue 21 FFA meets challenges in competitions this week Jaden Miller said. said. Freshman At state, the Meats Evalua- During Horses, exams tion Team placed 12th. Meats must be made over the dif- CHS FFA members went to Evaluation consists of five ferent horses. Four different their first competition on Fri. different parts. First, you iden- classes are judged first, two Mar. 16 and the Savannah tify 40 different cuts of meat halter classes, geldings and contest on Mon. Mar. 19 and from varying parts of lamb, mares, then two pleasure are continuing to compete pork, and beef. There are four classes, western pleasure, throughout the week. Their classes of meat to be judged. horsemanship, or gaited next competition is NCMC On two of the meat class- pleasure. At their most recent contest on Thurs. Mar. 22 es, you must take detailed contest, six classes of horses where Agronomy, Ag me- notes where you will later be were judged. Photo by Jenny Cline chanics, Dairy cattle, Dairy asked the characteristics of FFA members prepare for contests with public speaking as well as “I had to face my fear of foods, Entomology, Forest- the cuts of meat. During con- wearing the offical dress. public speaking. It paid off ry, Floriculture, Horse, Live- test, you are required to take turn how to be how I expect- problems, trigular test which seeing as now I am more stock, Meats, Nursery, Nurs- a 20 question test on top of ed, it was a lot more fun than is a test where you have the comfortable with speaking in ery landscape, and Poultry a formulation problem. For- I thought it would be. My big- same food and two of them front of a bunch of people,” will be judged. mulation problems give you gest problem at contest was are the actual food brand and Riley said. “The best part about con- several meat products of the because we were the only the other is generic and you “The best part about con- test is getting first place or product you are making and Freshman group and I got have to figure out which one test is getting first place or be- be at the top of the podium. gives you regulations for the really nervous which caused is generic. Also, an aroma ing at the top of the podium. Nothing is more gratifying product. Types of meat that me to study more. I look for- test must be completed. Nothing is more gratifying knowing that those endless do not reach those regula- ward to seeing our rank just “I did Creed, Horses, and knowing that those endless hours of studying pay off. The tions are ineligible. The goal to see all of the work we have Conduct of Chapter meeting. hours of studying pay off. Al- worst part about contest is is to attempt to find the low- done pay off,” Freshman My only contest still going is though, the worst part about that you do have to put a lot est product made out of the Naomi Polley said. horses. I loved the Conduct contest is that you have to put of time and effort in them in cheapest meats. During the contest of Food event because I got to hang- a lot of time and effort in them conjunction with school work “I’m involved in FFA be- Science, a 50 question test out with kids in my grade and in conjunction with school from the days missed from cause I always thought it must be completed as well work with them as a team,” work from the days you have school,” Junior Kylynn Mallen would be fun. Contest did not as customer inquiries, math Freshman Madisyn Riley been absent,” Mallen said. Twenty-two band and choir students are state bound Stufflebean-trumpet, Soph- Stufflebean, Masters, Quig- Juniors Nick Sprague, Pat- Twenty-two CHS Band omores Emma Quigley-mal- ley earned solo appearanc- Five soloists and two en- rick Fitzgerald, Cade Ke- and Choir students earned let, Jordan Masters-trom- es at the contest. The Brass sembles from the CHS choir arns, Anderson, Seniors Ju- 1-ratings at the district Solo bone, and Spencer Ice-horn, Quintet of Peck, Stufflebean, department earned 1-rat- dah Beasley and Eli Luna. and Ensemble Contest on Lizzy Stamper-Tuba Juniors Ice, Masters and Stamper ings and thus earned a trip The mixed eight included Mar. 24 at Central High Lauren Peck-trumpet, Sa- also earned their way to the to the State Music Festival. Judah Beasley, Sprague, School in St Joseph. vannah Robinson-flute, and State Festival. Soloists were Freshman Eli Anderson, Kearns, Seniors In order to go to state you Bailey Caldwell-clarinet. For the last several years, Robinson, Sophomore Da- Angelina Pratt, Mackenzie have to get the rating of a “I was very excited to know the results have been posted vid Beasley, Juniors Hannah Davis, and Megan Gregory, 1 from the judges. The stu- that I was able to achieve online, so students found out Smith, Tyler Anderson and and Junior Lauren Peck. dents who earned a state something like that,” Fresh- their scores as soon as their Jake Moore. The ensembles The State Music Festival is appearance in the band pro- man Erica Stufflebean said results were turned in from were the Men’s Eight which Thursday, April 26 in Colum- gram are Freshman Erica Robinson, Caldwell, Peck, the judges. included Beasley, Moore, bia, MO. Creativity flows from minds to tables in the classroom Amanda Viken by Ford created a colorful ing is currently printmaking Senior desert sunset with cactus- and creating their own batik es. Many other students are cloth. Batik is a technique Cameron High School stu- working on their table this of wax-resistant dyeing ap- dents have been able to semester. plied to a whole cloth. Stu- draw on tables of the art “I love being able to dents are able to use their room this year. Cameron show my own artistic abil- own design and dye the High School Art Teacher ity through artwork on the cloth. Sculpture and Ceram- Miss Taylor Holthaus, de- tables. The hardest thing ics are learning how to use cided to let students draw about this project is blend- metals, paper, and soda their own masterpiece with ing the sharpies together cans to create sculptures sharpie on the tables in the to get the color you want. I and different masterpieces. art classroom after many can’t wait to see what other “If you are thinking of of the tables had become students create,” Ford said. taking an art class, don’t be stained. As the semester is almost afraid. Even if you don’t think “I am glad the students Photo by Amanda Viken over, each art class is cre- you are artistic, you might had this opportunity to show Senior Art Student Kenzie Brown works on her table in the art room. Her table ating many different mas- be surprised at what you their own artwork in the is Mario-themed, from the Ninetendo game Super Mario Brothers. terpieces through different can create,” Miss Holthaus classroom. I love watching that have been completed be nice.” Senior McKenzie techniques and materials. said. and seeing what students and are still being worked Brown is currently creating Art I is currently creating On April 5, there will be a can create,” Miss Holthaus on. Senior Madison Goble a Mario piece on one of the cardboard sculptures as field trip for seniors to go to said. completed a colorful man- art tables. Junior Torren Bo- well as foam and clay sculp- The Nelson-Atkins Museum There are many tables dala with the saying “You guslaw created a Dragon tures. Painting and Draw- of Art. are never too important to Football piece. Senior Shel- March 29, 2018 The Tank Volume 87/Issue 21/Page 2 Thursday, March 29, 2018 Citizen-Observer - 19 Cameron High School welcomes 2018-2019 pom squad Maggie Wisecup On the first day of Clin- to choreograph their own Freshman ics, the girls learned a 15 2 eight-counts. eight-count routine. Se- Jones taught another Cameron High nior Zoë Jones choreo- 4 eight-count routine for School Pom Squad try- graphed the dance routine the girls to perform to the outs were held at the CHS and taught it to the girls. judges to show how quick gym in search for the new On the second day of Clin- they are at picking up cho- 2018-2019 dance team. ics, Senior Kenzie Davis reography. Clinics were held on Mon. taught the 4 eight-count After every couple got March 19, Tues. March kick routine. Both of these to perform, everyone who 20, and Thurs. March 22. Photo by Kristi Swink routines would be used to tried out went to Dairy Tryouts were held on Fri. Front left, Carolyn Estes, Kayla Bricker, Kenzie Terhune, Maggie audition with at Tryouts on Queen to get food while March 23. Wisecup. Back, Aubrey Brown, Lauren Burkhead, Miranda Worland, Fri. On the third day, the the coach and judges Lorna Swink, Jade Wilson, Olivia Green, and Destiny Blackburn The 2018-2019 CHS girls were rehearsing their picked their team. When Pom Squad members are Not Pictured: Alexis Talbot and Jaeden Hardison. olyn Estes, Destiny Black- Swink, Maggie Wisecup, “Mock Tryouts” in prepara- the results were posted, Juniors Kenzie Terhune burn, Jade Wilson, Lauren and Olivia Green, and tion for Friday. Coach Ashley Kern text- and Kayla Bricker, Sopho- Burkhead and Miranda Eighth Graders Alexis Tal- After the dance routine, ed Jones the results were mores Aubrey Brown, Car- Worland, Freshmen Lorna bot and Jaeden Hardison. girls with their partners got posted. DRGN students inform community with school board forum Amanda Viken make their cases as to why provement you deem nec- Senior they are running. The ques- essary to make our school tions were submitted from the best?’ to ‘How will you DRGN (Dragon Ra- the general public through support our faculty?’ dio Global and News) host- Facebook Live and the DRG “Hosting this event was a ed a school board candidate students. good way to help those who forum on Monday, March The candidates running are running for the school 26 through Facebook Live. are Jackie Peck, Daryl How- board. This is also good for This event was produced ell, and Dan Koerchner. Af- those of us who are want- and monitored by the stu- ter Senior Zoë Jones and ing to go into this field. It is dents of DRGN. Patrons of Junior Tyler Anderson intro- also good experience for us Photo by DRGN the Cameron School District duced the candidates, they to see how these things are Vitaliy TsyTsyk, Zoë Jones, Westerly Jones, Tyler Anderson, Mrs. Mary were able to see and hear each had a chance to make run so we have knowledge Tyrrell, Megan Gregory, Eli Luna, and Derek Williams pose for a pic- in the future,” Zoë Jones ture at the end of the forum. said. strengthen the international Each DRGN student had “I think the forum was awe- community of camps for chil- a particular job for the forum. some. I think the kids in the dren with cancer and their Zoë Jones and Junior Tyler class were able to pull off a families through networking, Anderson were the modera- live production, which was advocacy, and education. tors for the forum. Both stu- my goal. But in the process, On top of that, the students dents asked questions on perhaps shape the future of DRGN are working on a air and directed the forum. of the district by getting the project for the City of Cam- Senior Eli Luna and DRGN views of the candidates out eron. This project is a pro- advisor Derek Williams so that voters can make an motional video for business- monitored the questions and informed choice,” Williams es and families to watch as Photo by Derek Williams chose which questions were said. a way to promote the city Senior Zoë Jones and Junior Tyler Anderson listen to Daryl Howell appropriate to ask. Senior DRGN has been work- of Cameron. Each student speak as questions were beimg sent in throughout the evening through Westerly Jones sent those ing on many other projects is covering a different topic their Facebook live. Alongside Daryl is Jackie Peck and Dan Koerchner. questions to Zoë Jones and throughout the school year. such as businesses, com- Anderson to ask the candi- DRGN held the 33rd Annu- munity support, location, from the candidates for this their opening statements. dates. Senior Vitaliy TsyTsyk al Roy Eagan Radio-A-Thon organizations, and more. year’s school board elec- Many questions were asked controlled the sound over on March 28 from 7 a.m - 5 The class plans to have the tion. The candidates had the and answered by each can- the board and Senior Megan p.m. This radio-a-thon helps video finished late April and chance to answer questions didate. Questions ranging Gregory controlled the cam- raise for Camp Quality. published by early May. from the general public and from, ‘What is the #1 im- era. Camp Quality’s mission is to

Boys baseball starts off season with a win The Grant Harrison also had two more runs in sity before the end of the teams above .500” said Tank Senior the third. Seniors Parker year and I want to see all Freshman Ty Campbell. McGinnis and Dalton Er- On Mar. 21st the ickson combined for five Editor Cameron Baseball team runs. Zoë Jones Copy Editor hosted their home opener After the North Harrison Westerly Jones against the North Harri- game the Dragons extend- Reporters son High School Sham- ed their regular season Grace Bancks Chey Boles rocks. The Dragons Var- record to 2-1. “I thought Candy Gardner sity team defeated the our pitching looked really Grant Harrison Kendall Hulet Shamrocks 11-1 and the good” said Senior Parker Makayla Lee Jaden Miller Junior Varsity team also McGinnis. The Dragons Amanda Viken defeated North Harrison. will face North Andrew in Maggie Wisecup Cameron had nine runs Rosendale for a non-con- Advisor in the first and North Har- ference matchup on Mar. Photo by Candy Gardner Melissa A. Robinson rison hit a one man home 27 at 4:30 p.m. “I per- The team watches intensly on the sideline while they prepare for the run in the first. Cameron sonally want to start var- next inning to begin. 20 - Citizen-Observer Classifieds Thursday, March 29, 2018 Advertising Deadlines Cameron Shopper PUBLIC Classifieds A Section Deadline - Fridays, 9:45 a.m. PUBLIC NOTICE Index & User’s Guide B Section Deadline - Mondays, 10:45 a.m. NOTICES D’S TUNE UP & REPAIR Citizen-Observer - Tuesdays, 9:45 a.m. Seeds, Feeds, Fertilizers ..... 288 Heating, Air Conditioning ... 393 Building Sites & Lots ...... 551 Hearing Aid Supplies...... 682 Therapy ...... 788 409 NORTH WALNUT 101 Hay, Straw ...... 291 Holiday Items ...... 396 Farms ...... 554 Heating & Air Conditioning .. 685 Trash Hauling & Clean-Up .. 791 Public Notices Farmers Wants ...... 294 Household Goods ...... 399 Small Acreages ...... 557 Home Repair ...... 686 Tree Pruning, Rem., Spray .. 794 Farmers Services ...... 297 Jewelry ...... 402 Income Property ...... 560 Horseshoeing ...... 687 Trenching ...... 795 CAMERON, MO 64429 Public Notices ...... 101 Farm Miscellaneous ...... 299 Lawn Mowers ...... 405 Commercial Property ...... 563 Insulation, Siding ...... 688 TV/VCR Repair ...... 797 101 - Public Notices 201-250 301-350 Lawn Supplies ...... 408 Houses for Sale ...... 566 Insurance Services ...... 692 Typing - Resumes ...... 800 Medical Supplies ...... 411 Wanted, Real Estate ...... 569 Interior Decorating ...... 695 Upholstery, Carpet, Drapes 803 Announcements Employment Miscellaneous ...... 414 Mobile Homes ...... 573 Internet/Computer Serv...... 698 Vacuum Sales, Repairs ...... 809 Employment Services ...... 301 Musical Instruments ...... 417 Mobile Home Sites ...... 575 Laundry, Dry Cleaning ...... 701 Waterproofing ...... 812 A Work In Pro­gress support­ Cemeteries ...... 201 Job Information ...... 304 Office Supplies ...... 420 Lawn & Garden Care ...... 704 Will be closing its doors Friday, April 20, Monuments, Funerals ...... 204 Temporary ...... 307 Snow Equipment ...... 423 601-825 Lawn Mowers, Sm. Eng...... 707 826-850 group for any type ­of addic­ ­ In Memoriam ...... 207 Help Wanted ...... 310 Sporting Goods ...... 426 Special Services Leather Cleaning, Repair .... 710 Recreation 2018. All machines need to be picked up Card of Thanks ...... 210 Sales Help Wanted ...... 313 Tools ...... 429 Legal Services ...... 711 tion. Every­ Tues­day at 7 p.m. at Special Notices ...... 213 Situations Wanted ...... 316 Wanted to Buy ...... 432 Adoption Services ...... 601 Masonry & Concrete ...... 713 Personal Watercraft ...... 826 Friends in Christ Church, 402 Tickets ...... 216 Positions Wanted ...... 319 Wearing Apparel ...... 435 Air & Duct Cleaning ...... 607 Meat Processing ...... 714 Boats, Marine Supplies ...... 829 before that day or they will be sold for salvage. Amusements, Events ...... 222 Childcare ...... 322 Air Services ...... 610 Miscellaneous Services ...... 716 Campers & Trailers ...... 832 N. Main St., Gal­la­tin. Vacations, Resorts ...... 225 Care for Elderly ...... 325 451-475 Alterations & Sewing ...... 616 Moving ...... 719 Airplanes ...... 835 Schools-Instruction ...... 228 Employment Opportunities 328 Financial Antiques & Restorations ..... 619 Music Instruction ...... 721 Recreational Vehicles ...... 837 Lost Items/Pets ...... 231 Miscellaneous ...... 331 Appliance Repair ...... 622 Novelties & Spec. Gifts ...... 725 Miscellaneous ...... 838 Green Hills Wom­en’s Shelt­er Found Items/Pets ...... 234 Antiques ...... 351 Business Opportunities ...... 451 Auctioneers ...... 623 Nursing, Rest Homes ...... 728 851-900 Miscellaneous ...... 237 Money to Loan ...... 454 Beauty & Barber Shops ...... 628 Odd Jobs ...... 731 (GHWS), a do­mes­tic violence 351-450 Miscellaneous ...... 455 Bicycle, Motorcycle Repair . 631 Office Equipment ...... 734 Automotive 251-275 shelt­er, is a 501(C)(3) non- Merchandise Bookkeeping, Taxes ...... 634 Painting & Papering ...... 737 Auto Parts ...... 851 Cameron Board of Adjustment Pets & Supplies 501-550 Carpentry & Remodeling .... 637 Pest Control ...... 743 Auto Services ...... 854 prof­it or­gan­i­za­tion in the state Appliances ...... 352 Rentals Catering/Food Services ...... 640 Pet Services ...... 746 Classic - Antique ...... 857 Notice of Public Hearing Small Animals ...... 251 Auctions ...... 354 Childcare & Services ...... 643 Photography ...... 749 Cars - Domestic ...... 863 of Mis­souri. GHWS is accept­ ­ Dogs ...... 252 Bicycles ...... 357 Apartment, Furnished ...... 501 Cleaning - Comm/Home ...... 646 Piano Tuning & Repair ...... 752 Cars - Import ...... 866 Cats ...... 253 Building Materials ...... 360 Apartments, Unfurnished ... 504 Clocks, Watches, Jewelry ... 649 Plumbing, Sewer Service .... 755 Motorcycles ...... 869 ing bids for au­dit­ing serv­ic­es Registered Pets ...... 254 Business Equipment ...... 363 Duplexes ...... 507 Computer Services ...... 651 Printing Services ...... 758 Vans, Equipment ...... 872 The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for March 26th has been Miscellaneous Pets ...... 257 Collectibles ...... 366 Mobile Homes ...... 510 Courier/Delivery Service ...... 652 Rental Services ...... 761 Trucks ...... 875 for the year ending­ Decem­ ­ Grooming & Supplies ...... 260 Computers ...... 369 Houses ...... 513 Elderly Services ...... 654 Roofing ...... 764 Sports Utility Vehicle ...... 876 rescheduled for April 9, 2018. Notice is hereby given that a public Kennels/Pet Sitters ...... 263 Construction Equipment ..... 372 Want to Rent ...... 516 Electrical Services ...... 655 Saddle & Tack ...... 767 Farm Trucks ...... 878 ber 31, 2017. Bids will be ac­ Horses & Ponies ...... 266 Electronics ...... 375 Roommates ...... 519 Entertainment Services ...... 658 Sewing Machine Repair ...... 768 Motor Homes ...... 881 hearing will be held by the City of Cameron Board of Adjustments for Firearms ...... 378 Sleeping Rooms ...... 522 Excavating Services ...... 661 Shoe Repair ...... 770 Trailers, 5th Wheels ...... 884 cepted­ through 5 p.m. April 6, 276-300 Flooring, Carpet ...... 380 Office Space ...... 525 Fencing ...... 664 Snow Removal ...... 773 Campers, Shells ...... 889 a Variance Request pertaining to Article 20 of the Cameron Zoning Farmers Market Flowers, Plants, Trees ...... 381 Business Property ...... 528 Financial Services ...... 667 Storage ...... 776 Miscellaneous ...... 894 2018. Bids should be mailed to Fuel, Oil, Coal, Wood ...... 384 Farms & Farmland ...... 531 Firearm Repair ...... 670 Swimming Pools, Spas ...... 779 Wanted to Buy ...... 899 Ordinance regarding above ground liquid storage container screening Farm Equipment ...... 276 GHWS, PO Box 107, Cam­er­ Furnaces, Heating Stoves ... 387 551-600 Flooring, Carpet Install ...... 671 Taxidermy ...... 781 and location requirements. The Public Hearing will be at City Hall, 205 Farm Supplies ...... 279 Furniture ...... 388 Furniture Repair ...... 673 Tattoos ...... 782 on, MO. 64429. Ques­tions may Livestock ...... 282 Garage Sales ...... 389 Real Estate Health & Fitness ...... 676 Taxi Services ...... 785 N. Main St., Cameron, Missouri on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 5 p.m. in Poultry & Supplies ...... 285 Good Things to Eat ...... 390 Health Care ...... 679 be emailed to Ja­nelle Ves­tal for the following applicants: Ad Payment: We accept cash, at ja­nel­[email protected]­ checks, and credit cards. 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INVITATION TO BID CITY OF CAMERON, MISSOURI COPIER REPLACEMENT

The City of Cameron, Missouri is soliciting bids for the replacement of an existing copy machine at Cameron City Hall. Questions concerning specifications can be viewed on the City of Cameron website www.cameronmo.com or picked up at City Hall 205 N. Main. Sealed bids clearly labeled “Copier Replacement Bid” should be addressed to the Cameron City Clerk’s Office, Attention Shellie Blades, 205 North Main, Cameron, Missouri 64429. Bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Bids will be opened and read aloud at that time in the Cameron City Council Chamber. A time period of demonstration and utilization ofthe desired machine will be required prior to a decision. The City of Cameron reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City of Cameron reserves the right to select the lowest and/or best bidder as determined by the City in its sole discretion.

AA OF GAL­LA­TIN Crossroads AL-Anon Open Meet­ing Wed­. Nights, Family Group Meeting­ 6 - 8 pm, 1702 S. Clay. 7th Day First Chris­tian Church Advent Church. 318 N Pine, Cam­er­on, MO Call Richard O. 660-605-0339 Thurs­days at 7:00 pm The only require­ ­ment is a family member or friend with ATTENTION a problem with alcohol/ CLASSIFIED addiction. David­ 816-632- CUSTOMERS 6362, Tommie 816-724-5292 We now require HUNT­ING­TON’S DIS­EASE payment on ads Do you know someone with Hunt­ing­ton’s Dis­ease? before they can North­west Mis­souri has a run. We accept sup­port group that meets the Visa, MC or 2nd Mon­day of each month at Lib­er­ty Hos­pi­tal (en­trance next Discover to di­a­ly­sis clinic)­ at 7pm. You Call 816-632-6543 are not alone. Call Becky at 816-592-0950 ques­tions. BE WISE! IM­MUN­IZE! Life Recovery Mea­sles & Whoop­ing cough Faith based support for are on the rise! Protect­ your overcoming adversities. child NOW! Im­mun­i­za­tions Sat. 10 am, Cross­roads Youth and well child checkups­ Build­ing, 919 N Har­ris St, be­gin at birth. Regu­ ­lar clinics­ Cam­er­on. For more in­fo call month­ly in Cam­er­on, Plat­ 816-724-3027 tsburg & Lath­rop. Call Clinton­ Coun­ty Health De­part­ment NARC­OT­ICS now 816-539-2144. EOE. ANON­Y­MOUS: CAM­ER­ON CROSS­ROADS Sundays @ 6:30pm AA GROUP: The Old School 116 W. 4th St., Cam­er­on. Rm 6, 116 W 4th St, Cam­er­on. Meeting room, main floor, Mon. Wed. Fri. & Sat. 12pm; Old School. 800-561-2250 Tues. & Thurs. 7pm; Sun. UKC ANA help line. 5pm. Open meetings­ Wed. & last Sun. of every­ month with potluck at 4pm. Contact­ Bill 816-632-1896 or Gary & Kathie 816-632-5414 SAMPLE BALLOT GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION APRIL 2, 2013 PERRY COUNTY, MISSOURI

NOTICE OF ELECTION Notice is hereby given that the General Municipal Election will be held in the County of Perry on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 as certified to this office by the participating entities of Perry County. The ballot for the Election shall be in substantially the following form.

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PUBLIC NOTICE D’S TUNE UP & REPAIR 409 NORTH WALNUT CAMERON, MO 64429 NOTICE OF ELECTION Will be closing its doors Friday, April 20, 2018. All machines need to be picked up Notice is hereby given that a Municipal General Election will be held at the regular polling places in each precinct of said County of DeKalb and before that day or they will be sold for salvage. that the polls will be open between the hours of 6 o’clock in the morning until 7 o’clock in the evening on Tuesday the 3rd of April, 2018, for the purpose of election of candidates and or issues for this election, together with a designation of the office for which he or she is a candidate. GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION APRIL 3, 2018 PILOT KNOB WATER DISTRICT DEKALB COUNTY, MISSOURI SUB-DISTRICT 3 TO VOTE: Darken in the oval(s) next to your choice(s). CANDIDATES: Darken in the oval next to the name ofFOR the DIRECTOR Candidate for whom you wish Three Year Term to vote. PROPOSITIONS OR QUESTIONS: SAMPLE BALLOT If you are in FAVOR of the proposition or question darken in the oval next to the word YES. If you are Vote For ONE OPPOSED to the proposition GENERALor question, MUNICIPAL darken in the oval next to the word NO. ELECTION WRITE IN APRIL 3, 2018 WRITE-IN: To vote for a person DEKALB who COUNTY, is a MISSOURI certified write-in and not on the ballot, write his or her name in the blank space provided for such NOTICE OF ELECTION purposedNotice is hereby given and that darkenthe General Municipal the ovalElection nextwill be held to in thethe County space of DeKalb provided. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 as certified to this office by the participating entities of DeKalb County. The ballot for the Election shall be in substantially the following form.

STEWARTSVILLE C-II OSBORN R-0 DEKALB COUNTY CITY OF CLARKSDALE CITY OF UNION STAR CITY OF STEWARTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL DISTRICT

QUESTION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR MAYOR FOR ALDERMAN AT-LARGE FOR ALDERMAN THREE YEAR TERM THREE YEAR TERM TWO YEAR TERM TWO YEAR TERM TWO YEAR TERM

"Shall the County of DeKalb extend the Vote For TWO Vote For TWO Vote For ONE Vote For TWO Vote For TWO county-wide sales tax at the rate of 1/2 JON BUNSE ALICE JACKSON JOE STEVENSON of 1% (one-half of one percent) for a DANIEL LUNDY STORM THOMPSON period of four years for the purpose of RACHELLE MOTSINGER MICHAEL MEEK, SR. EUGENE A. FULLER JEFFREY DAVID SCHULTZ purchasing gravel to make capital WRITE IN JOHN T. (TOM) LAWSON improvements to non-state maintained BOBBIE JO DESHON AIMEE D. PERRY-RAMSEY roads within the County of DeKalb and WRITE IN to reimburse the County Revenue 1% FOR ALDERMAN AT-LARGE TWO YEAR TERM (one percent) administration fees per WRITE IN WRITE IN WRITE IN year?" Vote For TWO WRITE IN

CONNIE SUE MOSS WRITE IN This will continue the tax at its current WRITE IN WRITE IN PROPOSITION rate for the purpose of maintaining ERIK ZUG county roads. SPECIAL SCHOOL SPECIAL SCHOOL CITY OF MAYSVILLE BOND ELECTION BOND ELECTION MICHAEL BURRIS Shall the City of Union Star impose a PROPOSITION CARDINALS PROPOSITION 2 city sales tax of one percent (1%) on the YES receipts from the sale at retail of all FOR MAYOR tangible personal property or taxable NO Shall the Board of Education of the Shall the Board of Education of the WRITE IN TWO YEAR TERM services at retail, subject to the sales Stewartsville C-2 School District, Osborn R-0 School District, Missouri, tax imposed by the State of Missouri? Vote For ONE CAMERON R-I SCHOOL DISTRICT Missouri, without an estimated increase with an estimated no tax increase in the in the current debt service property tax current debt service property tax levy, WRITE IN GERRY PEARL levy, borrow money in the amount of borrow money by issuing general YES JEREMY NICHOLSON PROPOSITION 1 One Million One Hundred Thousand obligation bonds in the amount of One FOR ALDERMAN AT-LARGE To choose by ballot two directors Dollars ($1,100,000) for the purpose of Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ONE YEAR UNEXPIRED TERM NO who shall serve as members of the providing funds for the construction, ($1,100,000) for the purpose of Vote For ONE WRITE IN Board of Education of said school equipping and furnishing of an providing funds to construct a more QUESTION district for a term of three years. elementary wing expansion; to the visible, accessible and secure entrance; KASEY KEESAMAN extent funds are available, complete complete security upgrades; replace FOR ALDERMAN EAST WARD Vote For TWO other repairs and improvements to the windows at all school buildings; install a Shall the City of Union Star impose a TWO YEAR TERM existing facilities of the District; and new heating, ventilation, and air local use tax at the same rate as the DARREL HOWELL WRITE IN Vote For ONE issue bonds for the payment thereof? conditioning (HVAC) system at the high total local sales tax rate, one percent DAN KERCHER (1%), provided that if the local sales tax MARY LOU HOLLEY school; repair existing building roofs; FOR CITY CLERK If this proposition is approved, the and to the extent funds are available, rate is reduced or raised by voter JACKIE PECK TWO YEAR TERM adjusted debt service levy of the School complete other construction, remodeling approval, the local use tax rate shall also be reduced or raised by the same District is estimated to remain and repair improvements to the existing Vote For ONE WRITE IN unchanged at $0.5015 per one hundred facilities of the District? action? A use tax return shall not be TINA GOOD WRITE IN dollars of assessed valuation of real and required to be filed by persons whose FOR ALDERMAN WEST WARD personal property. If this proposition is approved, the purchases from out-of-state vendors do TWO YEAR TERM adjusted debt service levy of the School not in total exceed two thousand dollars WRITE IN YES District is estimated to remain WRITE IN in any calendar year. Vote For ONE NO unchanged at $0.4600 per one hundred YES JENNIFER JUSTUS WINSTON R-VI SCHOOL DISTRICT dollars of assessed valuation of real and QUESTION NO DAY MILLER PATTONSBURG R-II personal property. SCHOOL DISTRICT YES Shall the City of Clarksdale impose a FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS local use tax at the same rate as the CITY OF CAMERON THREE YEAR TERM NO WRITE IN FOR BOARD MEMBER total local sales tax rate, currently one percent (1%), provided that if that local Vote For TWO THREE YEAR TERM DEKALB / CLINTON tax rate is reduced or raised by voter FOR COUNCILMAN CITY OF OSBORN JOHN MUESSIG Vote For TWO AMBULANCE DISTRICT approval, the local use tax rate shall THREE YEAR TERM also be reduced or raised by the same LISA A PIBURN STEVEN PANKAU Vote For TWO action? A use tax return shall not be FOR ALDERMAN AT-LARGE FOR DIRECTOR TREY MULLIKIN required to be filed by the persons DARLENE BRECKENRIDGE TWO YEAR TERM BRIAN TEEL SUB-DISTRICT V whose purchases from out-of-state THREE YEAR TERM RONNIE JACK CRAIG K. VAUGHN LYLE (BRIGGS) HOOVER vendors do not in total exceed two Vote For TWO

REBECCA "BECKY" CALDWELL Vote For ONE thousand dollars in any calendar year. BECKY CURTIS YES WRITE IN WRITE IN NO WRITE IN WRITE IN WRITE IN

WRITE IN QUESTION WRITE IN WRITE IN WRITE IN Shall the City of Clarksdale, Missouri, CITY OF AMITY be authorized to forgo annual elections if the number of candidates who have POLLING PLACES filed for a particular office is equal to the FOR COUNCILMAN number of positions in the office to be TWO YEAR TERM ADAMS SHERMAN filled by the election. Vote For Five Community Building Oak Christian Church HAZEL FILES 371 E. 2nd Ave • Weatherby 64497 8875 W Hwy. 6 • Amity 64422 YES MICHAEL HARWOOD NO COLFAX SOUTH WASHINGTON PENNI SCHAAL United Methodist Church Independent Farmers Bank LARRY MOORE STATE OF MISSOURI 485 Clinton Ave • Osborn 64474 1301 N Main St • Stewartsville 64490 SAM PERKINS COUNTY OF DEKALB GRAND RIVER WEST CAMDEN, MIDDLE CAMDEN, GRANT & 1st Cameron State Bank DALLAS I, Melissa Meek, Local Election Authority and Clerk of the County WRITE IN 515 Platte-Clay Way • Cameron 64429 June Conley Bldg. Commission, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true 701 E. Main St. • Maysville 64469 and correct list containing the name of each candidate together with WRITE IN NORTH WASHINGTON a designation of the office for which he or she is a candidate and Clarskdale Lions Club Bldg. CLINTON COUNTY VOTERS or issues, the polling places for each precinct and the hours during WRITE IN 101 May • Clarksdale 64430 CITY OF CAMERON which the polling places will be open. CITY OF OSBORN POLK PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING IN TESTIMONEY Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of WRITE IN US Fire Protection Bldg 101 N CHESTNUT the said County Commission, Done in my office in Maysville, Missouri 100 N 9th St • Union Star 64494 CAMERON 64429 this 9th day of March, 2018. WRITE IN

DALLAS TOWNSHIP Melissa Meek DeKalb County Clerk QUESTION Local Election Authority Shall the Dallas Township of DeKalb County continue a tax levy of $.35 cents on the hundred dollars valuation, for a period of 4 years? YES NO 22 - Citizen-Observer Classifieds Thursday, March 29, 2018 PREG­NANT? Grow­ing Hos­pice agen­cy now Kid­der Sen­ior Hous­ing is ac­ BREAST FEED­ING? hir­ing. Open po­si­tions: Full AT­TEN­TION Willow Brook Apt cept­ing ap­pli­ca­tions for 1 bed­ Have a child un­der 5? EMPLOYMENT Time RN case man­ag­er; On- FOR A CUR­RENT LIST 1 Bdrm. • 2 Bdrms. • Studios room, 1 bath apart­ment. Rent You need Wic! Receive­ Call wee­kend RN (per-diem); OF ALL THE GARAGE • Free Cable & Trash Pickup based on income.­ $310/mo at vouch­ers for for­mu­la, milk, LPN On-Call 7on/7off rota­ ­tion SALES FOR THIS Duplexes • Houses most, water­ and electric­ pro­ cheese, and more. Mon-Sun nights and wee­kends; • Storage Units vid­ed. Se­cur­i­ty de­pos­it $310. WEEKS SHOP­PER, BE Reg­u­lar clinics­ month­ly. Mas­ters Lev­el Med­i­cal So­cial SURE TO SEE SECTION 632-4663 Please call Ter­ri at 816-284- Call Cald­well Coun­ty Health 310 - Help Wanted Work­er. Please ap­ply in per­son “B”. ANY ADS CALLED 0282 for ap­pli­ca­tion. Leave De­pt. 816-586-2311. at Three Riv­ers Hos­pice, 607 IN AF­TER 10AM ON mes­sage if no answer.­ Must be Or Clinton County Health Clin­ton County­ Board of Serv­ Lana Dr Su­ite A, Cam­er­on, MO FRI­DAY WILL BE Com­ing soon, tak­ing ap­pli­ca­ at least 62 or disa­bled to ap­ply. Dept.816-539-2144. EOE. ic­es is cur­rent­ly look­ing for car­ 64429 PRINT­ED IN “B” tions. De­signed with sen­iors in Rental as­sis­tance avail­able. ing, ma­ture in­di­vid­u­als to work SEC­TION ONLY! mind. 2 bd, 1.5 ba Villa­ with with de­vel­op­men­tally­ disa­bled HELP WANT­ED: screened in porch. No steps, 507 - Duplexes PETS & Jokers­ Wild Truck Wash over­sized ga­rage, ap­pliances­ in the Camer­ ­on area. Must have DU­PLEX FOR LEASE: 3 BR, Di­plo­ma or GED and current­ 816-724-4231. 399 - Household Goods in­clud­ed, W/D hook­ups, lawn SUPPLIES care and snow remov­ ­al includ­ ­ 2 BA, 7 clos­ets, 2 car gar., dish­ driv­ers’ li­cense. Ex­peri­ence wash­er, gar­bage dis­po­sal, deck, pre­ferred. Great pay!! Must be Hop­per driv­er. Full time. 816- ed. $725/mo plus de­pos­it. 816- 294-3403. 3 Wexford oil lamps for 632-4046 lrg. rooms, W/D hook­up. Hol­ly able to pass Background­ check. sale. $30 each. Call 816- Hock Dr., Cam­er­on, No Pets. Sun­set Home in Maysville­ is Com­ing soon, tak­ing ap­pli­ca­ 260 - Grooming & All shifts available­ with oth­ 284-3685. $700/mo. Call 816-724-0696 or seek­ing the follow­ ­ing; FT Die­ tions. De­signed with sen­iors in Supplies er fu­ture op­por­tu­ni­ties. Also 816-273-7808 seek­ing PRN staff. For more tary, PT Housekeep­ ­er, CMTs, mind. 2 bd, 1.5 ba Villa­ with in­for­ma­tion, please con­tact our CNAs, RNs, LPNs. Apply­ in 404 - Landscaping sun­room. No steps, over­sized 510 - Mobile Homes GRA­CIE’S of­fice between­ 8am and 4pm at per­son at 1201 s. Polk or online­ ga­rage, ap­pliances­ in­clud­ed, GROO­MING­DALES 816-632-3773 or stop by at 311 at www.vis­it­sun­sethome.com. GRAVEL, Sand, Top Soil, W/D hook­ups, lawn care and Pro­fes­sion­al Pet Groom­ing W Grand, Cameron. Mulch, Riv­er Rock, Bould­ers. snow re­mov­al in­clud­ed. $750/ MO­BILE Home for Rent Tur­ney Mini Quar­ry mo plus de­pos­it. 816-632-4046 or Sale. Own­er fi­nanc­ing Poo­dle Lady Pa­par­raz­zi The Clinton­ County­ Com­ 816-248-2523 available,­ Sen­ior dis­count. Beau­ti­ful $5 jew­el­ry mis­sion is tak­ing ap­pli­ca­ 1111 En­sign Trace, De­Kalb Coun­ty Nu­tri­tion 501 - Apartments, Grand Park, Cam­er­on. Cen­ter will be ac­cept­ing tions for the po­si­tion of Furnished Call 816-392-0327 or Su­ite D, Cam­er­on. Zon­ing Ad­min­is­tra­tor. 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