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Congratulations 2019 Graduates School board hears request for new performance arts center By Jimmy Potts about the logistics it takes to Editor host a concert in Goodrich, we [email protected] believe there is no time like the present to begin the dialogue Monday night’s Cameron of bringing a new performing School Board meeting was arts facility to our district,” standing room only with Ice said. “For many years this dozens of parents requesting concept has been discussed the district construct a new and tossed around. However, performing arts center. up until now, we knew our Representing the parents district had more pressing in attendance, Pam Ice read needs for classroom space. a letter to members of the Recently the leadership and school board with numerous our school board addressed concerns regarding the current Class of 2019 seniors throw their caps in the air after officially becoming graduates during Saturday’s this need of our community facility, which she said may sunset graduation ceremony. The 128 graduating seniors received more than $1 million in scholarships. and we now have a Veterans pose a risk to student safety Middle School that represents due to the dilapidation. our passion for education. We “After hearing from Cameron High School seniors take next step students, directors and parents By Jimmy Potts Jones, CHS principal, said. See BOARD on page 14 Editor “… Over the past four years [email protected] I watched you grow into wonderful adults. Along the Cameron High School way, you have challenged me seniors had no reservations to be a better principal and of moving forward into the inspired me to lead a shift unknown future ahead of in culture at Cameron High them as they accepted their School. In education there is a diplomas during Saturday’s saying, how your school year sunset graduation. goes depends on your senior More than 120 seniors class. That could not be more took part in America’s true than the class of 2019. unofficial right of passage, You encouraged school spirit looking forward to the and led by example.” challenges ahead and basing Jones said the class of that confidence on what they 2019 received more than $1 accomplished while students million in scholarships with Pam Ice, the mother of a Cameron High School at CHS. 21 students graduating with “Class of 2019, my hope junior, represents dozens of fine arts parents while honors. Jones added it was reading a letter to the Cameron School Board. is that you remember this a privilege to serve as their moment – the night you graduated underneath the Abigail Robinson encourages her fellow seniors to Friday-night lights,” Brett See GRADUATION on be an example for future generations before receiving page 2 her diploma during Saturday night’s graduation. Cameron adjusts Housing developers hopeful project spurs economic development By Jimmy Potts budget before Editor [email protected] preparing for 2020 Gary Manion of Manion By Jimmy Potts increase revenues by $129,948, Properties and Cory Phillips Editor to cover the cost of a new Ford broke ground on Weston [email protected] 550, 2-ton service vehicle for the Estates a 29-lot housing city public works department, a development they believe will With planning for the final payment to Rain for Rent spur economic growth. next budget year just around for emergency water pipe work Along with the added the corner, the Cameron City and the addition to the Public revenue from local Council approved a budget Safety Building. construction, Manion and adjustment of $349,734 in order “We don’t want to do this Phillips believe the new to cover multiple city expenses. frequently and often because it development - the second The council unanimously takes money out of our general phase of the Weston Estates approved adjusting the budget Gary Manion of Manion Properties and Cory Phillips of CP Excavating pose for an additional $349,734, and See HOUSING on page 2 a photo while breaking ground on a 29-lot housing development on Euclid Ave. See CITY on page 2 CONSIGNMENT AUCTION ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS SAT., June 8 • 9:00 a.m. NOW! Location: 23966 St. Hwy. 6 • Gallatin, MO Call Shay Esbeck 660-605-0839 • Justin Harlow 660-605-2346 • Barney Esbeck 660-605-0841 2 - Citizen-Observer The Jump Thursday, May 23, 2019 Upcoming GRADUATION______from front page principal. He then asked for a moment of silence for Matthew Alexander Eberhart, Events the son of Donny and Melinda Eberhart, May 23 who passed away following a texting- Park Board meets at 6 p.m. in City Hall located at 205 and-driving car accident in August of N Main Street. Meeting is open to the public. 2017. “I am proud to have called you my students. The staff at CHS is extremely May 24 proud of your accomplishments and Rotary Club Golf Tournament at Veterans Memorial we wish you the best in your future Gold Course. Check-in at 9 a.m. Tee-off at 10 a.m. For endeavors,” Jones said. more information call Farmers State Bank at 816-632- Before receiving their diplomas, 6641 and ask for Sam Hiner, Duane Kohlstaedt, or Scott seniors Colton Pickeral, Abigail Shoemate. Robinson and Khayla Walton gave words of encouragement to their fellow May 26 graduates with a focus of taking their next Cameron Ukulele Club meets at the Methodist Church step forward without reservation. Educational Building from 2-4 p.m. Everyone is invited. “We have come a long way from There is no charge to attend. For more information call freshmen that first stepped foot into 816-808-2267. Cameron High School four years ago. We have grown from clueless young boys May 27 and girls to young men and women ready to conquer what lies ahead,” Robinson Missouri Shoal DAR- Memorial Day at Cold Water said. “Not only did we grow, but so did Cemetery, Florissant, MO our determination, competitiveness, leadership, talent and our ongoing spirit May 28 day streak. I could go on and on about Adult Game Night at the Cameron Public Library from our last four years and reminisce what we 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. have accomplished as a class, but instead, I think we should look ahead at the next June 2 four years. Sundae FunDay RunDay hosted by the Crossroads “In four years some of us will be sitting Kawanis. This is a family friendly, personally challenging, at another college graduation. Others will or nice stroll event. Wavers must be signed before be in the workforce making a living, participating. but no matter where we go or what we achieve, the word success should always be associated with what we do. We are June 3 constantly ‘told we’re the next generation City Council meets in regular session 6 p.m. at City to do great things’. And, sometimes, that Hall 205 N Main Street. Session is open to the public. frightens us. Instead it should motivate us into be we the leaders of tomorrow. We June 4 need to concentrate on enhancing our Adult Game Night at the Cameron Public Library from futures so we can empower ourselves to 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. be the example of those who follow in our Major Molly Chapter will meet June 4, 2019 at Barbara footsteps.” Abby Lynn Ourth tears up before receiving her diploma Saturday. Drager’s house in Cameron at 12:30. The programs will be Facts You May Not Know and What Happened To The 56 Men Who Signed The Declaration Of Independence. HOUSING______from front page June 6-9 development, which began in 2014. businesses and industries. do. I can’t express how badly this town The Wall that Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of “It started a long time ago, then the bad “We need businesses to come to needs growth. It needs it bad and maybe the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will be at the Lathrop times came and you couldn’t sell nothing. town and we need that bad. That would this will help.” Antique Fairgrounds and open and free to the public 24 You couldn’t even give them away,” make all the difference in the world, and For Phillips, expanding to Cameron hours a day. Manion said. “When things picked back we need that bad, but the town needs to means not only an expansion of the local up we sold those nine (lots remaining grow,” Manion said. “The businesses economy, but progress for his business. June 6 from phase 1). We’ve been debating for need to come, then it will grow, but to Most of CP Excavating’s work has been Game Night at Cameron Public Library for ages quite a while whether to do this or not, but make the business come you need to have centered in the immediate vicinity of 9-13. Come play Wii games, board games, BEY Blades, we decided to go ahead because there is a roof tops. That’s the first thing they look Kansas City, and is excited to move north. Pokemon and more from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. need for housing ... There will be houses at - how much housing is available.” “I support growth big time and, in starting in the range of $175,000 maybe Manion said he has a strong track Cameron, it’s needed. I wanted to partner $180,000 and up depending on what you record of spurring economic developing, with Gary on this one to see what we can June 8 want. There will be split level, ranches - highlighting how many thought Manion do and continue to make things better for Lathrop High School All Alumni Reunion from 4-8 at different things.” Plaza would be just what industries look the community,” he said. “We will be Lathrop High School. Contact Melissa Huffman for more Although hopeful his next endeavor for when finding a new place to relocate. in charge of all of the mass grading and details 816-807-6647 will be fruitful, Manion and Phillips said “Everybody thought I was crazy assisting Gary with all of the utilities ... Missouri Shoal DAR-Flag Day Picnic, Roslyn Heights, they each have much higher aspirations when I did that so we’ll give it a shot I’m a local contractor here so be able Boonville, MO than a housing project. They are hopeful here,” Manion said. “We definitely need to do work in your own back yard and the new project will be the tipping businesses come to town. A lot of people being on the local side of it makes a big June 10 point for attracting new, and relocating will say we don’t need to grow, but we difference.” Planning and Zoning meeting at 6 p.m. at City Hall located at 205 N Main Street. Session is open to the public. CITY______from front page June 11 Missouri Shoal DAR-1:00 p.m. PATRIOTIC Program: fund reserve, but in a case like this we have emergency or to satisfy an immediate need While giving his city manager’s report, U.S. Flag Trivia-Anne Wolfe. Community Service: Donate three significant items and two of them are for the city such as the purchase of a new Rasmussen said he was in the initial phase of Flag a one-time items,” Cameron City Manager public works truck to alleviate the constant developing a budget for 2020 and distributed Steve Rasmussen said. “They will not take maintenance cost of the current vehicle. budget worksheets to the city’s various June 13 too much out of the general fund reserve. As “We have a truck that is costing us departments. Increasing the general fund we look to do the budgets next year, we will more money to maintain and we’re getting budget has a duel effect. While keeping funds STEAM Night at the Cameron Public Library from 5 look to recoup that. And we need to make out of it,” Rasmussen said. “Plus, we have on hand is important for city operations, it p.m. to 6 p.m. Ages 9-13 are invited to come do crafts, sure we keep the general fund reserve where unreliability because of the problems we also improves the city’s credit rating, which build, code, create and learn circuitry. it is.” know and it’s not working. It’s time we sell he said makes borrowing much easier. Rasmussen said as the city prepares its that truck and get another one in better shape “In that general fund we have $1 million June 17 budget for 2020, one alteration he would like and costs less money to maintain. It’s a non- of what you can call a reserve,” Rassmussen City Council meets in regular session 6 p.m. at City to make from 2019 is 5 percent increase to budgeted item that actually saves us money said.. It’s about 20 percent of your general Hall 205 N Main Street. Session is open to the public. the city general fund reserve. The general in the long run and that is why we are putting fund and that is what we use for these one- fund reserve keeps funds in place in case of it in as a budget amendment.” time purchases.” Thursday, May 23, 2019 Citizen-Observer - 3

Historical Highlight: What’s in a Name The Cameron Historical Society discusses gravestone restoration during its annual event that fans looked meeting last Tuesday inside the Depot Museum. By Stan Hendrix Cameron Historical Society forward to for months. [email protected] Even local residents would setup tents and camp out Historical Society The word Chautauqua on the grounds in order to has been a part of my make it on time for special vocabulary since I can’t presentations. The new but even remember. Being from very rare automobiles would searches Cameron Roots the area I’ve just always line the property with many information to the group regarding pricing By Heidi Bench heard it and knew somehow people deciding to camp in and procedure involved restoring the stones. Staff Writer it was a part of local history. their vehicles. The group discussed how to involve the [email protected] I have to admit the spelling Today it might be hard community and spread the word to out of Stan Hendrix has always confused me and to understand why events The Cameron Historical Society town people that have ties to Cameron. until lately I would be just like the Chautauqua would discussed topics focused around cemetery Members next discussed an upcoming anything else. Although as likely to misspell it as to draw so many folks into our stone restoration and how to preserve Memorial Celebration “Travel Back in originally intended for get it correct. community. In 1910 there historical value in future area events during Time” taking place from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. educators, the Chautauqua When the word comes was no satellite TV, radio, its May meeting last Tuesday. Stan Hendrix explained the trolley route became popular with up in a discussion, I often internet, Facebook and The society discussed the importance of for the Tour of Historical landmarks, the everyone. see puzzled looks on even moving picture shows people and events from the past being lost pie contest and other event timelines. One When Cameron held its peoples faces. They ask were very rare. Chautauqua on a new generation. The gravestones are concern was how to plan for the expected first Chautauqua in June questions like, “What is a presented a big opportunity important to the community and our history. attendees. Since the event is new, it would of 1910 the population of Chautauqua?”. Is it a county for rural area folks to get Several graves hold our military veterans be difficult to know how many people Cameron almost tripled for fair? Is it a festival? Is it exposure to new cultural and deserve attention. would attend. The Memorial celebration the week. The huge five During the meeting several ideas were a circus? Is it a political, and educational experiences is part of a much larger statewide event pole main tent that was discussed to determine the need and the cost educational or religious while sharing social hosted by Missouri Main St Connection. erected would rival anything to complete the restoration. One thought gathering? I wasn’t sure so connections with friends The MMSC’s event, “This Place Matters” Barnum and Bailey could was to incorporate a town event centering I decided to find out and and family. I invite you to is held during May Preservation Month. put up. Dozens of other tents around the historical side and stories of here’s what I learned. explore online photos and Seventeen other cities/towns in the state of were put up to accommodate Cameron. Focusing on stories from the A Chautauqua was all stories about the Cameron Missouri are participating. clubs, civic groups, music past and how to retell the stories via live of the above. It started Chautauqua. It was a big The meeting paused as rain started ensembles and sponsors. enactment, attendees discussed activities to in New York state near event for Cameron. So even and many had to roll windows up on their Now known as Recreation engage the public such as scavenger hunts the Chautauqua County though it’s hard to spell, vehicles. Then it abruptly ended a few Park, the “Chautauqua or even an electronic cemetery directory Lake. The first one in now as for Chautauqua, you minutes later, when local weather reports Park” was just south of the that would allow family to add information 1874, was organized by a know what’s in a name. on Facebook alerted members of quarter Missouri Wesleyan College and images. minister as a way to train Thanks for all your sized hail that was headed their way. The main campus. Drew Bontrager said the Machpelah Sunday school teachers comments and story Cameron Historical Society meets the Chautauqua became an Cemetery in Lexington had a similar issue but almost immediately it suggestions. second Tuesday of each month at the Depot with gravestone deterioration and they were became a place to teach Museum. It’s next meeting will take place 7 able to restore their stones with community educators of all kinds. p.m. Tuesday, June 11. raised funds. 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Canley USMC know in a little bit!” need for rural Veterans to Conversations that have had Sargent Canley took over While practicing auto-rotations travel multiple times a week with fellow veterans would seem after his commanding officer during a military night training to a rehabilitation facility. to indicate that once selected and was wounded severely, killing exercise, a Huey Cobra messes It lets Veterans tailor the approved for veterans’ benefits countless enemy fighters as his up and lands on its tail rotor. The location and schedule of (Health care) a veteran will team retook Hue, in what was then landing is so hard it breaks off the their rehab session from receive very good to excellent South Vietnam. “Being a leader is tail boom. However, the chopper their home. care. Comparable to the private about taking care of your people,” fortunately remains upright on its healthcare system. For many of Canley said in a news release. “If skids, sliding down the runway, VA launches community- support 24 hours a day, seven days our wounded veterans from the you do that, they will take your doing 360s. As the Cobra slides focused public health model to a week, 365 days a year. Call 800- Vietnam era, the problem seems to view, and you don’t have to worry past the tower, trailing a brilliant prevent Veteran suicide www. 273-8255 and press 1, send a text be “just getting approved”. 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By Mike Hanrahan He made 4 formal requests for Officer. His major duty was the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea. C-O Reporter Vietnam, but was never assigned training of Allied Student Cadets On January 3, 1966 he assumed [email protected] there. However, his eagerness from Africa and the Middle East. command of Charlie Company. and knowledge was soon noticed. The greatest difficulty with this Charlie Company was known as Kenneth H. Mort of Jamesport By 1963 Kenneth gained the title assignment was overcoming the the “point of the spear”, with a knew early in life he wanted a of Fire Control Platoon Sergeant. language barrier, but credits the distinguished career dating back to career in the military. He entered He then applied for Infantry OCS perseverance of these young General Custer’s time. As a young the Reserves in 1955, but enlisted (Officer Candidate School) and recruits. man, he was extremely proud of in the regular U.S. Army for 3 was sent to Fort Benning, Ga. In the fall of 1965 Mort was this distinction. The Battalion was years. Following Basic Training, Six months later he graduated as assigned to Ranger Training assigned to the DMZ, a 2.5 mile he was assigned to Battery 4, 4th a 2nd Lieutenant. This was quite (again at Fort Benning) which he wide, 151 mile long zone separating Missile (Nike-Ajax) 56th Artillery an honor for someone with only a described as exceedingly difficult. North and South Korea. Mort in Bristol, Rhode Island. high school diploma. There were frequent 30 mile hikes describes the area as a nightmare The men in this unit were WW2 Kenneth took every course with full combat gear, parachute of artillery craters, barbed wire, and Korean War vets, plus many possible and attended Airborne jumping, and swimming. Note: mine fields, graveyards, and the young troops, including Kenneth. Training and was subsequently Mort could not swim, but an demolished remains of homes and He was able to learn much from assigned to the Officer Leadership allowance was made for him. villages, destroyed rice paddies, the experienced men, constantly the military, “Don’t volunteer for Training Company at Fort Knox, Following Ranger training, Lt. booby-traps, etc. improving his knowledge of all anything”. Kenneth made no notice, KY. Afterwards he was assigned Mort was assigned to the First On the 29th of June, C things military. There is a saying in he volunteered for “everything”. as Executive Officer and Tactical Battalion, 9th Infantry (Manchu), See VETERANS on page 14

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Box 498, Closed Saturday and Sunday Cameron, MO Thursday, May 23, 2019 Citizen-Observer - 5 Financial Focus: Time to ‘Cycle’ Letters to the Editor As a veteran who served in Vietnam of low income housing, tax abatements and through some investment ideas with an Army Infantry Division in 68-69 I working with city councils. Also included If you’ve noticed is to update your portfolio have a deep passion for helping residents in this group is a partner who worked an increase in bicycle- so it reflects where you’re of our Veterans Home located in Cameron for the Missouri Housing Development related events lately, it at in life – your goals, risk and serve on the Assistance League for Commission for many years so they are well may be because May tolerance, earnings and the home. Over the past few weeks, I have versed on how to obtain every level of tax is recognized as “Bike family situation. been deeply concerned to learn the Missouri credits and subsidies for the benefit of the Month” – and some • Protect yourself from National Guard Foundation has utilized Missouri National Guard Foundation. cities even observe a bumps in the Rd. All our veterans home as a pawn to build low So, we have a strategy from the Missouri specific Bike Week. serious bicyclists – and income housing with substantial tax credits National Guard to utilize the waiting lists Of course, bicycling all bicyclists serious about and federal subsidies to benefit themselves for the veterans homes as a key component is good exercise and keeping their heads intact at the expense of taxpayers. to build low income housing next to our an environmentally – wear helmets when they Why would the Missouri National Guard veterans home, which are not needed friendly method of are riding, because they Foundation be in the low income tax credit evidenced by the MVC to decline a letter of transportation, but By Joshua Strong know the dangers of rough business? Well, it offers great tax subsidies support. Then they changed their name on it can also teach us terrain. from the local city and county, elimination of this development from the Missouri National some lessons about Likewise, you need to sales tax for building materials, substantial Guard to Foundation Redevelopment investing. protect yourself from the bumps in the federal tax credits and federal subsidies Corporation, which now allows directors Here are a few to consider: Rd that could impede your progress to those living in the facility. Now, when salaries, pensions, stocks, etc. • Put the brakes on risky moves. toward your objectives. For starters, life anyone takes advantage of a tax scheme to I believe most veterans, especially those To keep themselves safe, experienced insurance can help your family meet benefit their cause at the expense of using who served in the Army, Air Force, Navy, cyclists regularly do two things: They some essential needs – pay the mortgage, the reputation of veterans that is disgusting. Marines and Coast Guard would find the keep their brakes in good shape and educate children, and so on – in case The reality is the Missouri National Missouri National Guard Foundation low they don’t take unnecessary risks, such something were to happen to you. And Guard Foundation has developed a strategy incoming housing business to benefit as whipping around blind curves. As you may need disability insurance to to build low income housing close to our themselves a disgrace to the legacy of an investor, you can combine these two replace your income temporarily if you great veterans homes under the pretense of veterans who fought to provide the freedom actions by putting your own “brakes” became injured or ill and can’t work for Veteran Preferential Housing. This is not for our great country. It’s time the Missouri on risky moves. For example, if you’re a while. Also, you might want long-term needed, which is confirmed by the Missouri National Guard Foundation stop abusing a tempted to buy some hot investment you care insurance, which can help you guard Veterans Commission who manages all tax system that is funded by we the taxpayer heard about, you may want to think twice against the potentially catastrophic costs seven veterans homes and cemeteries in our for their benefit at the expense of veteran before acting. Why? of an extended stay in a nursing home state and do a great job. In fact, the MVC reputations. In the first place, most “hot” or the services of a home health care declined to provide a letter of support for investments don’t stay hot for too long, worker. the Veterans Preferential Housing developed Roger Foreman, Cameron. and may be cooling off by the time you • Don’t stop pedaling. When going by the Missouri National Guard Foundation hear of them. And even more important, long distances, bicyclists ride through next to our veterans home. To me, a strange locker sale takes place they might not be appropriate for either rain, wind, sun and mosquitoes. They Most of the details of this strategy are at a designated time where potential buyers your risk tolerance or your need to elude angry motorists and they change performed by North Star Housing under meet at the locker or lockers and a bolt cutter diversify your portfolio. When you flat tires. In short, they persist in reaching the direction of Andrew Danner so of is used to cut the lock and gets a look at invest, you can’t eliminate all risks, their destinations. Gen. Steve Danner - head of the Missouri what’s there. No one goes through the locker but you can reduce them by avoiding As an investor, you will pursue some National Guard. Ander Danner is a partner beforehand to take anything. Just saying. impulsive moves and sticking with a goals that you may not reach until far in North Star Housing and has a long resume Joe Lenk, Kidder. disciplined, long-term strategy based on in the future, such as a comfortable your needs and goals. retirement, so you too need to demonstrate • Get regular financial tune-ups. Avid determination and persistence by 2nd Infantry Division in Korea. cyclists keep their bikes in good shape continuing to invest, in good markets On January 3, 1966 he assumed Birth Announcement through regular maintenance. When you and bad, through unsettling political and command of Charlie Company. invest, you usually don’t need to make global events – and even despite your Charlie Company was known as Daisy Leigh Jane Castor a lot of drastic moves, but you should own occasional doubts. the “point of the spear”, with a Parents Raije Castor and Mercedes Moore her paternal grandparent is Karma Castor of periodically “tune up” your investment Whether you’re an avid cyclist or not, distinguished career dating back to welcomed Daisy Leigh Jane Castor to the St. Joseph. Her maternal great-grandparents portfolio, possibly with the help of a following these principles can help keep General Custer’s time. As a young world Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 5:08 a.m. are Larry Moore of Amity and Debbie financial professional, during regular your financial wheels moving along the man, he was extremely proud of Daisy Castor was born 6-pounds, 10-ounces McNeely of Eldorado Springs. She has a reviews. Such a tune-up may involve Rd to your goals. this distinction. The Battalion was measuring 19.5 inches. Daisy’s maternal paternal great-grandparent in Paula Bayer. any number of steps, but the main goal assigned to the DMZ, a 2.5 mile grandparent is Tanya Moore of Lawson and wide, 151 mile long zone separating North and South Korea. Mort describes the area as a nightmare of artillery craters, barbed wire, Crossword Corner 53. Type of medical patent 23. The woman mine fields, graveyards, and the CLUES ACROSS 1. Guitarists use them (abbr.) 27. Uncouth man demolished remains of homes and 5. Makes less intense 54. Failure to follow the 29. Laugh villages, destroyed rice paddies, 11. Julia Louis-Dreyfus rules 30. Sustained viral booby-traps, etc. series 56. Egyptian unit of response (abbr.) On the 29th of June, C 12. Once in a while capacity 31. Between northeast and 16. Up to the time of 58. A public promotion of east 17. A moon of Jupiter some product or service 32. 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Suffix 50. One educated in Japan 44. One who breaks up the 13. Megabyte 51. Rural delivery ground 14. In an expectant manner 52. Robot smarts (abbr.) 45. Sacred language of 15. More curving 54. Women some Hindu texts 20. Plural of thou 55. German river 49. Get free of 21. Son with the same 57. Delaware 50. Furnace of burning name 61. Automaker 51. Sent in large quantities 22. Not one 62. Mystic syllable 6 - Citizen-Observer Thursday, May 23, 2019 Cameron High School scholarships soar past $1 million The Cameron R-I School ient, Missouri A+ Program, District would like to express College Prep Diploma our gratitude to local orga- Kayla Bricker– MWSU nizations and businesses for Governor’s Academic Schol- their continued support of arship, 4th Year Academic our students as they pursue Letter Recipient, Missouri their post-secondary goals. A+ Program, College Prep Diploma Emily Akey – Caldwell Hanna Brown – Mis- County Mutual Insurance souri A+ Program Company Scholarship, Cam- eron Ag Supporter Senior Rylan Brown – Aiden Scholarship McVicker Honorary Schol- Tyler Anderson – Aiden arship, Cameron Elks Lodge McVicker Honorary Schol- #2615 Scholarship, Missouri arship, Amy (Richardson) A+ Program Mefford Scholarship for Fu- Matthew Bryant– Grand ture Teachers, Brett Baltezor River Technical School Au- Memorial Scholarship, Cam- tomotive Services Comple- eron Community Players tion Award Seniors at CHS receive more than $1 million in scholarships May 14 during an awards ceremony. Scholarship, McKenzie Patti Bailey Caldwell – Cum Memorial Scholarship, Mis- Laude, Brett Baltezor Me- Willis W. 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Marten Cameron Teachers Organi- Scholarship zation Scholarship, Optimist Madelyn Garr – Magna THANK YOU TO ALL! AG SERVICES Club Scholarship, NCMC Cum Laude, Cameron Cham- The Cameron Elks Lodge golf committee would like to thank the following Serving All Your Ag Needs Since 1988 businesses and individuals for their generous support to make this event Now located in Jamesport! successful: • Full line of Purina Feed Products • Chemical • Fertilizer Stan Maly Wall Street Station - Dewey & Jan Skilling • Nh3 • Custom Application T & S Tire - Mike & Pam Altamont MO Jamey & Amy McVicker • Mycogen Seeds Walser King City Lumber Chillicothe Elks Lodge Cameron Cooperative Company MO Veterans Home Lifestyle Animal Feeds Ocker Insurance Sigrist & Associates PC Washington Street Give Us a Call!!! 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CUSTOM MADE TARPS Individuals that donated their time: Kevin & Jackie Nichols Sandy Graham Mary Lou Miller Gary & Dana Hughes Jennifer Bullock Greta Blackburn Roger & Diana Foreman Rachelle Calvert Louis Lager •Boats 806 N Walnut St • Cameron • 816-986-8912 Matt & Marcia Webb Charlie Carroll Matt Wenck • Trucks • Grills Steve & Pat Gates Stan Maly Dennis Greene • Air Conditioners • Wagons • Trampolines Our Products Jack Barnes Gary Irion Lincoln Greene • Semi Rollovers • Skin Care Products Wes Bridgeman Brett Heutt • Travel Trailer Skirting • Pet Wellness & Treats Kendal Tharp Lester Skouby • Sand Box Covers • Candies • Tonneau Covers • Water Soluble, Full I apologize if I have omitted any business or individuals. Thank you Spectrum Hemp Oil • Disc Mowers & More again for another successful Golf Tournament. The money raised • VG Cloud Tincture 24968 St. Hwy. 190 • Anti-Inflammatory Cream goes toward the Elk’s Scholarship Program. Our Lodge awards Jamesport, MO four year scholarships to the Most Valuable Student Recipients. 4 miles south of Jamesport A HUGE THANKS to each and everyone! on Hwy. 190 Thursday, May 23, 2019 Citizen-Observer - 7 Cameron High School scholarships soar past $1 million Area Artisan: Marlene ‘Watkins’ Bottorff By Heidi Bench a small studio area. Since her reenactment from the story Staff Writer time to create was limited, ‘Alice in Wonderland’. [email protected] she chose watercolors to Themed decorations and create. The watercolors are nearly life sized character Marlene ‘Watkins’ much easier to stop and cut outs were on display Bottorff, originally from start again without ruining during the dinner. Bottorff Stewartsville area, lives in brushes and also the hair enjoys making something Cameron with her husband. would not stick to it! out of nothing. Her large Her love of art was sparked For over seven years she cut outs were inexpensive at a young age. Marlene and helped spread art awareness in cost, but had many hours her sister would visit during to the Cameron Hospital involved in the creation. vacations to her grandparents by doing art installations. After drawing them small home. “They didn’t have “I love a challenge” said and getting them how she modern conveniences”, she Bottorff, “the hospital would wanted, she then re-scaled, recalls, “We had big thick call me and say we have this hand drew and painted the color books and would color idea, how can you make it images a second time onto a every night by the coal oil happen and not cost very larger paper surface. lamp....colors were much much?” One time she made a Marlene has sold several more vibrant back then, they large fake grand piano made commissioned paintings and had more pigment in them.” mostly out of cardboard and has shown at the Albrecht Marlene is a lifelong not had any formal training paint, it looked so realistic it Kemper Museum in St. artist and avid history buff, to help, experience has made fooled several people. They Joseph. While she has sold especially local Northwest up for. She has always been had to put a sign explaining several paintings, she said Missouri history. Bottorff creative and able to make it wasn’t real so people she is more excited about has done illustrations and something out of nothing. would not break it when the creation process than historical research for Painting always fascinated leaning or siting on it. monetary value. “I don’t several publications and her but she thought it looked Several of Marlene’s want to be put in a box, often speaks to children at so hard. After taking one paintings begin as small pondered Bottorff. What I the school about our local small beginner class in detailed sketches that she do, I do it creatively and for history. Sesquicentennial acrylics she changed her landmarks. Further down exactly the same she would then redesigns onto a larger my own enjoyment, I don’t Design winner for DeKalb mind. format. Her last project was do it because I have to”. County, her design was the wall she painted a bank take a photograph. Bottorff owned a hair vault replica, which was Marlene is extremely for her sorority’s annual displayed on t-shirts, hats salon in Cameron for many dinner. She created a magical and a cookbook. Her works actually in the basement of talented and while she has years, in the back she set up include many beautiful the building, the levers are

paintings, illustrations, so realistic it appears you mixed media, sculptures and can grab it and open the murals. door. Her artwork could be Cameron Regional Medical Center welcomes One of her murals, a described as Tromp l’oeil, beautiful scenery picture, is which in French means painted on the walls of the ‘deceives the eye’. Artists LyLy Phan,Phan, M.D.,M.D., Effective June 3! prior Little Blessings Tea can make visual illusions room on 3rd St. A large in art to trick the eye into gazebo in the middle of the perceiving a painted detail General Surgeon room was physically built as a three-dimensional halfway out of the wall. object. As realistic as her The other half of gazebo work is, her goal is to still is painted with a realistic make sure people can tell scenery background of it is a painting. Marlene Cameron. She included the doesn’t try to make her Ly Phan, M.D., Board-certified See Scholarships on steeples of all the churches images perfect; she explains page 9 in town and many other city that if she wanted it to look General Surgeon, has joined the Active Medical Staff of PARTNERS Cameron Regional Medical Dan Earley, Broker 816.632.0673 Center effective June 3, 2019. 402 E. Evergreen • Cameron, MO 816.632.1088 www.earleyproperty.com He will see patients at Dan Earley Staci Earley 816.632.0673 816.288.0099 Westside Medical Offices 213 E. 3rd ST., CAMERON – Large office space with on a full-time basis.

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IRT-2735D-A EXP 31 JUL 2019 © 2017 EDWARD D. JONES & CO., L.P. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 10 - Citizen-Observer Thursday, May 23, 2019 Dragons, Lady Dragons vie for state titles By Jimmy Potts first.” her 2018800-relay team. Editor Freshman Avery McVicker “It spread out a little bit [email protected] will join Walton, Foreman and I just had to hold onto my ODESSA — Multiple and Garr at state after the spot and keep moving up as Cameron High School athletes quintet finished third in the far as I could,” Jackson said. will compete for a state title 400-meter relay Monday, due “I was pretty tired. I always Friday after advancing past to a lightning delay. McVicker listen behind me and thought, sectionals. will also compete in the triple I don’t know how close she is.. Rylan Brown, Zoe jump after finishing third at I have to keep going, don’t let Foreman, Nicole Jackson, sectionals with 34 3/4 leap. up. There is the finish line,” Khayla Walton, Natalie Garr “It’s both exciting and Jackson said. “Once you see it, and Avery McVicker will nerve-racking. You’re going you’re focused on just crossing compete for state titles, but against people much older that line ... [State] is very the 800-meter relay team than you,” McVicker said. overwhelming. It’s a unique comprised of Foreman, “You want to show people up atmosphere with all of those Jackson, Walton and Garr may and say ‘yeah, I’m a freshman, people. It’s a whole different have had the most dramatic take that.’ ... I made it. All environment and now that I’ve entrance after Garr collasped you have to do is survive and seen it I know what to expect. in exhaustion just feet from the advance.” Nothing is final and no matter finish line and crawled past for McVicker will not be where you’re sitting anything first place. the only two-event athlete can change. You just have to “I didn’t want to let them competing as senior Nicole bring your game.” down. I probably pushed Jackson will compete in Rylan Brown will be the myself to the max and my legs the 800-meter relay and the only Dragon competing after just gave out,” Garr said. “I 3200 after taking second; each of the relay teams fellow had to crawl my way past the just 4 seconds off the pace of by narrow margins. Brown finish line ... It was all a blur. I Anna Cernich of St. Pius X. qualified for state by taking was on the [physical training] Jackson will make her second second in the high jump after table trying to feel my legs consecutive appearance at clearing 6 feet for the second again and they told me we got state after finishing 13th with consecutive week. He fell in attempts to Kalix Booze- Byrd of Knob Noster. Brown said there is not much he can do to improve the height of his jumps this late in the season and will focus on his technique in order to improve his consistency. Senior Khayla Walton gets some distance during the second lap of Saturday’s “It’s what I’ve been 800-meter relay. The Lady Dragons will compete for a state title in Jefferson City. working for the past two years. Last year, we were close at sectionals, but we just didn’t hearing care partners knows... have enough,” Brown said. “... There are a few exercises you can do, but in a week you’re not going to improve Better Hearing that much. There are things you can do like throwing your arms up as much as possible. I got second place, but the kid Is Better Living Freshman Amy McVicker plows into the sand while taking third in the triple jump last Saturday. Oram Seed Company, LLC Gilman City, MO 64642 Come join us for a day of inspiration Heath Oram, Salesman with Branson’s Sweethearts 660-425-0822

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Blake Robinson – Beta A+ Program Friendship Learning Center lege Prep Diploma “I was pretty tired. I always Sigma Phi Scholarship, Sam Slaughter – Wil- Scholarship, 4th Year Aca- Khayla Walton – Summa listen behind me and thought, Cameron United Methodist liam Jewell Alumni Referral demic Letter Recipient, Mis- Cum Laude, Beta Sigma Phi I don’t know how close she is.. Church Memorial Scholar- Scholarship souri A+ Program, College Scholarship, Jack Family I have to keep going, don’t let ship, A+ Hannah Smith – Enlisted Prep Diploma Scholarship, Bright Flight up. There is the finish line,” Savannah Robinson – in the Army National Guard, Robert Stafford–Enlist- Scholarship, Missouri S Jackson said. “Once you see it, Summa Cum Laude, Robert Cameron Teachers Organi- ed in the US Marines & T Trustees Scholarship, you’re focused on just crossing Goodwin Memorial Schol- zation Scholarship, 4th Year Kindera Sykes–Enlisted Missouri S & T University that line ... [State] is very arship, KU Achievement Academic Letter Recipient, in the Army National Guard, Scholarship, 4th Year Aca- overwhelming. It’s a unique Scholarship, Missouri A+ Missouri A+ Program, Col- MWSU Governor’s Aca- demic Letter Recipient, Mis- atmosphere with all of those Program, College Prep Di- lege Prep Diploma demic Scholarship souri A+ Program, College people. It’s a whole different ploma, Top 10% Lexington Smith – Aiden Mackenzie Terhune - Prep Diploma, Top 10% environment and now that I’ve Natalie Schaeffer – Cum McVicker Honorary Scholar- Cum Laude, Cameron Band Elise Wenck – Magna seen it I know what to expect. Laude, 1st Cameron State ship, US Marine Corps Dis- Booster Music Scholarship, Cum Laude, Aiden McVick- Nothing is final and no matter Bank Scholarship, Aiden tinguished Athlete, MWSU Cameron Community Play- er Honorary Scholarship, where you’re sitting anything McVicker Honorary Schol- A+ Scholarship, Central ers Scholarship, NWMSU Cameron Elks Lodge #2615 can change. You just have toSenior Rylan Brown clears 6 feet while taking arship, Bill Free Memorial Methodist University Soc- Tower Scholarship, National Scholarship, Cameron Unit- bring your game.” second in the high jump, securing his place at state. Scholarship, Cameron Rotary cer Scholarship, Missouri A+ School Choral Music Award, ed Methodist Church Memo- Rylan Brown will be the who got first jumped the same part in the team success and Club Scholarship, McKenzie Program, Senior Class Sec- Missouri A+ Program rial Scholarship, Cameron only Dragon competing after height as me. It stings because with the increasing numbers Patti Memorial Scholarship, retary Elliot Turner – Cum Booster Club Scholarship, each of the relay teams fellow I knew I could have beat him. of students coming out for Daughters of the American Madison Smith – Cum Laude, BSA Eagle Scout Friends of Cale Estabrook st by narrow margins. Brown I get another chance at state so track he feels large numbers Revolution Good Citizen Laude, 1 Cameron State Award, Cameron First Bap- Scholarship, Vincil Masonic th qualified for state by taking we’ll see what happens.” naturally spur his elite athletes Award, NWMSU Academic Bank Scholarship; Murphy, tist Church Scholarship, Lodge Scholarship, 4 Year second in the high jump after Brown will open the to greatness and allow the Excellence, NWMSU A+ Watson, Burr Eye Center Cameron Youth Football & Academic Letter Recipient, clearing 6 feet for the second competition for Cameron cream to rise to the top. Scholarship, Giese Brothers Scholarship; MWSU Gover- Cheer Scholarship, US Ma- Missouri A+ Program, Col- consecutive week. He fell High School 9:30 a.m. Friday, “We’re getting stronger. Scholarship, Young Farm- nor’s Academic Scholarship; rine Distinguished Senior lege Prep Diploma, Top 10% in attempts to Kalix Booze-then McVicker will compete We’ve been slowly adding er/Farmwife Scholarship, MWSU Arnholt Scholarship, Scholar, 2019 Senior Athlete Zachary Zinkand– BSA th Byrd of Knob Noster. Brown in the triple jump at 10 a.m. the number of athletes we Ag Supporter Scholarship, 4 Year Academic Letter of the Year, Mid-America Eagle Scout Award said there is not much he The 800-relay team will run get to state in the past few NWMSU CDE Scholarship Recipient, Missouri A+ Pro- Nazarene Football Scholar- can do to improve the height at 10:30 a.m. Jackson will run years,” Dickkut said. “For 1st Individual District Con- gram, College Prep Diploma ship, Missouri A+ Program of his jumps this late in the in the 3200 at 5:05 p.m. and me, the thing I appreciate test, Cameron Ag Supporter Emily Spencer – 1st Kayla Walser– 1st Cam- season and will focus on his the 400-relay team will run a about it is I have a bunch of Senior Scholarship, Cameron Cameron State Bank Schol- eron State Bank Scholarship, technique in order to improve prelim at 5:45 p.m. kids that are willing to work Young Farmer Scholarship, arship, Aiden McVicker Emma Marie Todd Memo- his consistency. “What you try to do is you hard. I think they take as much Crossroads Classic Scholar- “It’s what I’ve been try to get the kids to peak at the pride, especially the seniors, in ship, Missouri A+ Program, working for the past two years. right time of year,” CHS Track watching the team go and do Top 10% Last year, we were close at and Field coach Kurt Dickkut better as a group rather than Coy Sedgwick – Ameri- sectionals, but we just didn’t said. “You don’t want to peak just a few individuals. We have can Legion Elmer Ellis Post have enough,” Brown said. in late April or early May. a real solid core and, for me, 33 Scholarship, Cameron “... There are a few exercises You want to peak the second that’s the fun part.” Jaycees Scholarship, Karen you can do, but in a week or third week of May so you you’re not going to improve can keep advancing. We just that much. There are things want to stay fast. 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______from front page A successful session ends BOARD The 2019 regular session pushed back on this move, appreciate and recognize Goodrich in recent fine arts and educational purposes, a fine arts of the Missouri legislature Capitol and the decision is being years while our other facilities were being settling conveys a more focused atmosphere is over! Quite a number Report re-evaluated. My HR 2853 addressed. Now, with 50 percent of our students for learning and listening,” Ice said. “… of high profile bills were which passed this session is grades six through 12 being involved in the Goodrich is no longer functional, safe and is passed during session a statement that the Missouri performing arts program on a regular basis, not accessible on a daily basis during school time from early January House supports Sen. Blunt’s we believe it’s time to address the need for a week. The years of use have led to leaking until mid-May. They efforts to keep Midwestern new performing arts facility for our students, roofs, doors, broken seats, outdated curtains, a include Senate Bill SB 68, organ donations in the teachers and community.” blown-out sound system, inadequate electrical which contained several Midwest. Surprisingly, 41 With the Goodrich Building nearing its 90th service and a host of other cosmetic issues. economic development of the 43 members on the birthday, Ice said the it has outlived its original Furthermore, there are numerous concerns in ideas; HB 397 which other side of the political purpose for serving as a gym/lecture space and air quality and outdated handicap accessibility.” added Hailey’s Law, aisle did not vote in favor may no longer be safe for students. Ice added During a recent meeting requesting pubic Simon’s Law, and Nathan’s of the measure, essentially the new facility would not only provide a input for a five-year investment plan by the Law as protections for saying they preferred to location fitting the needs of Cameron students, Mo-Kan Regional Council’s grant program, Missouri’s children; SCR save the lives of those in it may also spur organizers to relocate regional officials representing cities surrounding 14 which approves $301M By J. Eggleston New York and Hollywood events to Cameron. Cameron requested bringing an expo center in bonding to repair State Rep., 2nd District over their own constituents. “While we have gone to the gym for to Cameron with the closest facilities for large about 250 rural bridges Such is politics, I guess. numerous events in the past, a gym environment public gatherings being in Kansas City and throughout our state; and successful SB 282, would Lastly, one of my other is more conducive to cheering and rallying at St. Joseph. Cameron Superintendent Matt HB 126, which is one of the ask not just DHSS to have a contributions to the session sporting events. When engaging students for Robinson said the district is examining the idea strongest pro-life bills to link to donor registry page, was pushing for better pay of a new facility, but added its purpose to may pass in the nation. but all Missouri government for our corrections officers. not be entirely for the performing arts. A couple of my personal web sites to have that link. Our prisons have been Crossword Answers “We have started a committee that is not accomplishments this The state operates dozens having a hard time hiring and going to be just for performing arts, but it session centered around of web sites for various retaining good workers, and is going to be looking at facilities overall,” organ donation and improved departments, and more having one of the lowest pay Robinson said. “We’re trying to develop a funding for our corrections awareness for the need of packages in the nation was 10-year plan so we can properly manage our officers. Whenever we visit organs, the more people that a contributing factor. When money for the next 10 years. I assume this is the license office to renew may sign up and more lives the governor announced that going to come up on our plan sometime … our driver’s license, we will be saved. the two Cameron prisons This takes money. We have about $5 million have the option to sign up Typically, donated organs would be consolidated into we can do with no tax increase. That’s where for the organ donor registry stay in the region where one, we learned that no we’re at currently.” so that the final act of our they are donated. Since workers would be laid off Robinson said he hopes to have a 10-year lives will be to save the Midwesterners tend to be and all would be getting a plan to present in November, basing it on lives of others in need of a more generous than those raise. The raise would be input from teachers, administrators and the kidney, liver, heart, or other on the east and west coasts, 3% for all workers, plus an public. He added, regardless of how much the organ transplant. We can our waiting lists are shorter additional 1% for every two school has to invest in the project, it would also visit the Department of and outcomes better. In a years of work experience. first have to be approved via election. Health and Senior Services concerning move, the federal The unfortunate part was that web site (dhss.mo.gov) Department of Health was the years of experience would IN STOCK 25 and sign up for the registry planning on shifting Midwest not fully count if the worker COLORS READY TO there. Unfortunately, the liver donations to patients on had a break in service in their demand for organs exceeds the coasts. The move would work history where they quit BE CUSTOM CUT the supply, and so many make their waiting lists and were later rehired. I FOR YOU. sick Missourians die each shorter, but make our waiting worked with both the House year on the waiting list for lists longer endangering the and Senate budget chairs and a donation. My HB 450, health of Missourians. To Corrections accountants to FEATURING: *Most Metal & Trim Orders his credit, Senator Blunt has • #1 29 ga. 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Report obstacles hindered some Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act - HB 126 is a As session drew to a close, from moving forward and bill that supporters are calling one of the strongest pieces lawmakers worked around the clock putting the fin- others found ways to work By Jim Neely of pro-life legislation in the country. Referred to as ishing touches on some through these complications State Rep., 8th District the Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act, the bill would and make their bill a better prohibit physicians from performing an abortion after of the year’s most impor- bill. As the clock hit 6 pm a fetal heartbeat or brain function is detected, which is tant pieces of legislation. on Friday, May 17, members of the Missouri House and typically around 8 weeks gestational age. Because similar Many bills were approved Senate reached the conclusion of a highly productive provisions have been struck down in other states, the by both houses of the State legislative session that saw a number of important policy bill contains additional clauses to protect the lives of the Legislature and sent to the reforms cross the finish line. After months of work, unborn. Should the fetal heartbeat requirement not stand, governor for his consider- legislators were able to pass more than 70 bills and send the bill has a tiered approach that would then enact bans at ation. them to the governor’s desk. 14 weeks, 18 weeks, or 20 weeks. Some of the most no- By Dan Hegeman Over the next few weeks I will highlight some of the The legislation also states it is the intent of the state of table measures approved State Sen., 12th District during the last week of ses- bills that will be sent to the Governor. Missouri to prohibit all abortions in the state under any sembly during the final week sion include: circumstances. The comprehensive ban on abortion would of session: Roe v. Wade House Bill 126, which Strengthening Missouri’s Economy go into effect if the Supreme Court overturns , Senate Bill 213, which bans abortion procedures after Fast-Track – SB 68 is designed to fill workforce gaps or if changes are made at the federal level to empower brings transparency and struc- eight weeks of pregnancy; in high demand industries by providing financial aid for states to further regulate abortion. The only exception to the ture to the new position of Senate Bill 68, which ex- adult learners. Fast Track will give adults whose income abortion ban would be in the case of a medical emergency. nonpartisan state demogra- pands state-authorized work- is below the Missouri average an opportunity to gain Additionally, the bill contains provisions that would pher; and force development initiatives; skills that boost their earning potential and prepare them expand the existing tax credit for pro-life pregnancy Senate Concurrent Resolu- Senate Bill 224, which for work in high-demand occupations. The program will resource centers and require referrals for out-of-state tion 2, which requests Con- reforms rules of discovery in provide short-term training in fields like manufacturing, abortions to include the same informed consent materials gress place a statue of Harry S civil court cases; and nursing, welding, and information technology. It will also that are required for an abortion performed in Missouri. Truman in the Statuary Hall of Fighting Sex Trafficking - Senate Joint Resolution help students complete degrees in majors that prepare them HB 397 is meant to protect the United States Capitol. 14, which authorizes a state- for work in high-demand fields. underage victims of sex trafficking from prosecution. As always, please feel free wide referendum on whether Lawmakers endorsed the change to ensure young people to call, email or write with to establish term limits for the Missouri One Start – Another provision of SB 68 would who are forced into prostitution aren’t further traumatized your ideas or concerns. My offices of lieutenant governor, allow the Missouri Department of Economic Development by facing criminal charges. Current law in Missouri Capitol office number is (573) attorney general, secretary of to improve and consolidate its workforce development makes it an affirmative defense for a minor charged with 751-1415, my email is dan.he- state and state auditor. programs. Missouri One Start is meant to improve prostitution to have been acting under coercion at the time [email protected] and In addition to the above Missouri’s workforce programs that help businesses recruit of the crime. House Bill 397 would remove the coercion my mailing address is Room pieces of legislation, a few of and train large numbers of job applicants during major requirement and make it an affirmative defense that the 332, State Capitol Building, my sponsored bills were also expansions. The changes made to the programs will make defendant was under the age of 18. Jefferson City, MO 65101. them easier for businesses to navigate. They will also enact approved by the General As- performance-based funding for training providers, and Come Check Out Our Essentials Oils claw back protections for taxpayers.

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May 15 Thursday, May 16 Cameron FD firefighters responded to a 9:38 am – First Responders and the 7:23 am – Deputies assisted a motorist on DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance responded to a Hwy 36 and J Hwy. motor vehicle accident at 4:48 p.m. at the May 18 report of a vehicle accident slide off on Hwy 8:39 am – DeKalb–Clinton Ambulance, intersection of Ensign Trace and U.S. 36 Cameron FD firefighters responded to a 36. first responders and MSHP responded to a Highway. structure fire at 1:34 p.m. at 517 S. Walnut 5:05 pm – Deputies responded to a vehicle vehicle accident on Hwy 36. Street. accident on Polk Rd and Bray Rd. 9:58 am – Union Star First Responders Cameron FD firefighters responded to a 5:31 pm – Deputies responded to Hwy D May 17 and Grand River EMS responded to a medical Cameron FD firefighters responded to a vehicle fire at 9:12 p.m. at the intersection of to assist a motorist. call on College St. motor vehicle accident at 7:30 a.m. at the Salebarn Road and Old Highway 36.. 6:12 pm – Dekalb–Clinton Ambulance 10:19 am – DeKalb–Clinton Ambulance and first responders responded to medical responded to S.E. Cook Rd for a lift assist. intersection eastbound U.S. 36 Highway and call on Polk St in Maysville. 10:54 am – Deputies served papers at 6:56 pm – Deputies responded to a CrossRds Correctional Center in Cameron. domestic in progress at the Cameron Wal- 11:04 am – Deputies served papers at Cameron Police Department - Arrest Repor Mart. Western Missouri Correctional Center in 10:43 pm – Deputies responded to a report Cameron. May 14-19, 2019 of an injured animal at the intersections of 11:18 am – Deputies served papers on N. May 14 Amanda Weidmaier, 25, was arrested on Hwy EE and Hwy 69. Walnut St. Jessica Noel Johnson, 30, was arrested a contempt of court warrant from the city of Monday, May 13 5:04 pm – Deputies responded to a verbal Cameron. disturbance at Rockwood Creek. on a Grundy County warrant for passing bad 2:14 am – DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance checks. responded to a medical call on Hull and 8 pm – Deputies responded to a report of Taylor. livestock out on the at Hwys O and N. May 17 11:43 am – Deputies conducted a well 9:12 pm – Deputies conducted a routine May 16 Jeremy Sanders, 22, was arrested for being check on Maple St. traffic stop at Hwys 6 and J. Justin Davis Vance, 42, arrested on driving while license revoked and failure to 12:29 pm – Deputies responded to North 9:34 pm – Deputies conducted a routine outstanding state warrant/parole violation. stop for a school bus. traffic stop at Hwys 31 and 6. St in reference to suspicious circumstances. Nora Cailtlin Barnett, 34, was arrested on 1:16 pm – DeKalb–Clinton Ambulance 10:30 pm – Deputies assisted another agency. an outstanding warrant for a traffic violation May 19 responded to a medical call on SW Patton Rd. out of DeKalb County. 1:27 pm – Deputies responded to W. Main Daniel Gene Moody, 41, arrested for Friday, May 17 Carol Lee Snodgrass, 59, was arrested on St possible suicidal subject. driving while suspended. 12:57 am – Deputies conducted a routine for trespassing and shoplifting. 1:30 pm – DeKalb–Clinton Ambulance traffic stop on Hwy 36. responded to Sunset Nursing Home for 2:19 am – Osborn Fire Dept., DeKalb– medical transport. Clinton Ambulance, MSHP and deputies 1:43 pm – Deputies responded to Highwy responded to a vehicle accident west of 36 reported C and I driver. Osborn on Hwy 36. Cameron Police Department ~ Calls for service 4:03 pm – DCSO received a report of a 8:27 am – Deputies responded to a report controlled burn on S. Polk St. of animal neglect on Hwy EE. The following report is calls for service, listed by type of call and the number of calls per 6:14 pm – DCSO received a report of a 11:09 am – Stewartsville PD conducted a category, answered by the Cameron Police Department from September 19-26, 2016. controlled burn in Stewartsville. routine traffic stop on Hwys 36 and N. 10-46 ...... 2 Lost property ...... 1 6:42 pm – Deputies responded to a report 12:01 pm – Deputies served papers on S. of a verbal disturbance. Hwy 33. 10-50 hit and run ...... 3 Missing person ...... 1 10:42 pm – Deputies responded to a report 12:17 pm – Deputies served papers on N. 10-50 J1 ...... 1 Other agency call ...... 7 of a suspicious vehicle on Hwy 169 and Hwy North St. 10-50 J1 ...... 18 Parking complaint ...... 1 F. 12:22 pm – Deputies served papers on E. 911 hang up ...... 1 Pedestrian check ...... 5 10:54 pm – Deputies responded to a report 8th St. Abandoned vehicle ...... 1 Sexual misconduct ...... 2 of an injured animal on Hwy 36 between the 12:57 pm – Deputies served papers on Alarms ...... 2 Special assignment ...... 2 Osborn Junction and Cameron. S.E. Oregon Rd. Area check ...... 4 Stealing ...... 5 Tuesday, May 14 1:31 pm – Deputies responded to a report C and I driver ...... 5 Suspicious activity ...... 12 6:41 am – DeKalb–Clinton Ambulance of stealing not in progress on S. 2nd St. Car stop ...... 75 Vehicle check ...... 4 responded to a medical call on S.W. Davis 2:06 pm – Deputies assisted a motorist on Check welfare ...... 13 Warrant service ...... 3 Hwy 36. Rd. Citizen assist ...... 23 Grand total...... 252 9:44 am – Deputies responded to a report 2:32 pm – Deputies served papers on Maple St. Civil ...... 4 of an animal running at large on Hwy E. Controlled burn ...... 2 1:07 pm — Stewartsville PD conducted a 3:18pm – Deputies served papers on 4th Court ...... 2 routine plate check. St. 1:58 pm – Stewartsville PD conducted a 6:39pm – DeKalb–Clinton Ambulance Custody issue ...... 3 routine traffic stop at Hilltop and Main Sts. was on medical standby at Hwy 36 Raceway Disturbance ...... 13 4:28 pm – Deputies served papers on at Osborn. Domestic disturbance ...... 5 Maple St. Saturday, May 18 Drug activity ...... 1 Have some 4:33 pm – Deputies served papers on Linn 2:18 am – Deputies assisted another Escort ...... 4 St. agency. Ex-Parte ...... 4 5:09 pm – Deputies served papers on S.W. 2:59 am – Deputies conducted a building Follow-up ...... 11 helpful Frank Ross Rd. security check west of Bray Rd. Harassment ...... 2 5:31 pm – Deputies served papers on 11:36 am – DeKalb–Clinton Ambulance information? Orchard Lane. and deputies responded to a report of an 5:44 pm – Deputies served papers on N unresponsive male in Maysville. Want to stay Hwy. 1:22 pm – USFD and Grand River EMS 6:10 pm – Deputies served papers on W. responded to a mutual aid request from anonymous? Main St. Andrew County for a medical call at the Flag 6:36 pm – Deputies served papers on Springs Church. Cameron TIPS North St. 6:38 pm – Deputies responded to a report Service all Brands Wednesday, May 15 of stealing not in progress on First St. Hotline: 7:33 pm – Deputies served papers on S. 12:26 pm – Deputies responded to a report of stolen property on S.E. Harris Rd. 4 th St. aleS and ervice (816) 632- 2:40 pm – DeKalb–Clinton Ambulance 8:51 pm – Deputies served papers on S S North St. 211 N Chestnut St. 816-724-1257 responded to Pony Express RV Park for a [email protected] medical call. 10:25 pm – Deputies, MSHP and DeKalb– Cameron, MO TIPS (8477) 2:49 pm – Deputies conducted a routine Clinton Ambulance responded to a vehicle plate check. accident on Hwy V at Thornton Rd. 3:28 pm – Deputies conducted a routine traffic stop on Hwy 6. G. DODD & SON MASONRY 3:44 pm – Deputies assisted another “Serving the Northwest Missouri agency. THORNE 3:56 pm – DCSO received a report of LUMBER COMPANY Area For Over 50 Years” interdiction theft. your better building solution * Brick * Block * Stone 4:52 pm – DeKalb–Clinton Ambulance * Fireplaces - Tuckpointing & Waterproofing provided mutual aid to Cameron Ambulance. CAMERON LUMBER COMPANY 09:13pm – Deputies responded to a report 2025 North Walnut • Cameron Residential & Commercial of a hit and run vehicle accident on Polk St. Fully Insured - Dennis Dodd 9:21 pm – Deputies conducted a routine 816-632-8880 traffic stop on Hwy 33 and O Hwy. 11:24 pm – Deputies assisted a motorist. ESTIMATES ON ALL JOBS! 816-575-2497 11:30 pm – Deputies re-responded to a FREE Blower use with insulation purchase. Cameron, MO 64429 18 - Citizen-Observer Classifieds Thursday, May 23, 2019 The Buchanan County R-V PUBLIC School District is requesting Advertising Deadlines sealed proposals from NOTICES NAESCO Accredited Energy Cameron Shopper Classifieds A Section Deadline - Fridays, 9:45 a.m. Service Companies. The District desires to select a full B Section Deadline - Mondays, 10:45 a.m. 101 - Public Notices service firm who will be Index & User’s Guide - Tuesdays, 9:45 a.m. available to assist with specified Citizen-Observer LIEN SALE: Contents of Seeds, Feeds, Fertilizers ..... 288 Heating, Air Conditioning ... 393 Building Sites & Lots ...... 551 Hearing Aid Supplies ...... 682 Therapy ...... 788 storage unit(s) to be sold on aspects of project planning, 101 Hay, Straw ...... 291 Holiday Items ...... 396 Farms ...... 554 Heating & Air Conditioning .. 685 Trash Hauling & Clean-Up .. 791 Farmers Wants ...... 294 Household Goods ...... 399 Small Acreages ...... 557 Home Repair ...... 686 Tree Pruning, Rem., Spray .. 794 FRIDAY May 24th, 2019 at development, design, project Public Notices implementation and the long Farmers Services ...... 297 Jewelry ...... 402 Income Property ...... 560 Horseshoeing ...... 687 Trenching ...... 795 3:00 pm at A-1 Self Storage Public Notices ...... 101 Farm Miscellaneous ...... 299 Lawn Mowers ...... 405 Commercial Property ...... 563 Insulation, Siding ...... 688 TV/VCR Repair ...... 797 term guarantee of savings. Lawn Supplies ...... 408 Houses for Sale ...... 566 Insurance Services ...... 692 Typing - Resumes ...... 800 at 2309 N. Walnut, then next 201-250 301-350 Request for Proposal documents Medical Supplies ...... 411 Wanted, Real Estate ...... 569 Interior Decorating ...... 695 Upholstery, Carpet, Drapes 803 at 3:45 pm at 920 N. Ensign Announcements Employment Miscellaneous ...... 414 Mobile Homes ...... 573 Internet/Computer Serv...... 698 Vacuum Sales, Repairs ...... 809 Trace, Cameron, MO. Watch can be obtained at the District’s Employment Services ...... 301 Musical Instruments ...... 417 Mobile Home Sites ...... 575 Laundry, Dry Cleaning ...... 701 Waterproofing ...... 812 Administration Office. Cemeteries ...... 201 Job Information ...... 304 Office Supplies ...... 420 Lawn & Garden Care ...... 704 for “Sale Cancelled” signs at 826-850 Proposals shall be sealed and Monuments, Funerals ...... 204 Temporary ...... 307 Snow Equipment ...... 423 601-825 Lawn Mowers, Sm. Eng...... 707 each location or call (816) 632- In Memoriam ...... 207 Help Wanted ...... 310 Sporting Goods ...... 426 Special Services Leather Cleaning, Repair .... 710 Recreation 3150 to confirm sale. Terms: received in the office of Travis Card of Thanks ...... 210 Sales Help Wanted ...... 313 Tools ...... 429 Legal Services ...... 711 Dittemore, Buchanan County Special Notices ...... 213 Situations Wanted ...... 316 Wanted to Buy ...... 432 Adoption Services ...... 601 Masonry & Concrete ...... 713 Personal Watercraft ...... 826 Cash. (5/23) Tickets ...... 216 Positions Wanted ...... 319 Wearing Apparel ...... 435 Air & Duct Cleaning ...... 607 Meat Processing ...... 714 Boats, Marine Supplies ...... 829 R-IV School District, 702 Main Amusements, Events ...... 222 Childcare ...... 322 Air Services ...... 610 Miscellaneous Services ...... 716 Campers & Trailers ...... 832 St., DeKalb, MO 64440, no Vacations, Resorts ...... 225 Care for Elderly ...... 325 451-475 Alterations & Sewing ...... 616 Moving ...... 719 Airplanes ...... 835 later than 4 PM CST, Thursday, 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 Found Items/Pets ...... 234 Antiques ...... 351 Business Opportunities ...... 451 Auctioneers ...... 623 Nursing, Rest Homes ...... 728 Miscellaneous ...... 237 851-900 Clinton County Planning and Zoning Money to Loan ...... 454 Beauty & Barber Shops ...... 628 Odd Jobs ...... 731 351-450 Miscellaneous ...... 455 Bicycle, Motorcycle Repair . 631 Office Equipment ...... 734 Automotive Clinton County Courthouse 251-275 Merchandise Bookkeeping, Taxes ...... 634 Painting & Papering ...... 737 Auto Parts ...... 851 Plattsburg, MO 64477 Pets & Supplies 501-550 Carpentry & Remodeling .... 637 Pest Control ...... 743 Auto Services ...... 854 816-539-3722 [email protected] Fax 816-539-3857 Appliances ...... 352 Catering/Food Services ...... 640 Pet Services ...... 746 Classic - Antique ...... 857 ------Rentals Small Animals ...... 251 Auctions ...... 354 Childcare & Services ...... 643 Photography ...... 749 Cars - Domestic ...... 863 PUBLIC HEARING 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 Registered Pets ...... 254 Business Equipment ...... 363 Duplexes ...... 507 Computer Services ...... 651 Printing Services ...... 758 Vans, Equipment ...... 872 Miscellaneous Pets ...... 257 Collectibles ...... 366 Mobile Homes ...... 510 Courier/Delivery Service ...... 652 Rental Services ...... 761 Trucks ...... 875 The Clinton County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public Grooming & Supplies ...... 260 Computers ...... 369 Houses ...... 513 Elderly Services ...... 654 Roofing ...... 764 Sports Utility Vehicle ...... 876 hearing on June 6, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Clinton Kennels/Pet Sitters ...... 263 Construction Equipment ..... 372 Want to Rent ...... 516 Electrical Services ...... 655 Saddle & Tack ...... 767 Farm Trucks ...... 878 County Courthouse. The purpose of the meeting is to propose Horses & Ponies ...... 266 Electronics ...... 375 Roommates ...... 519 Entertainment Services ...... 658 Sewing Machine Repair ...... 768 Motor Homes ...... 881 Firearms ...... 378 Sleeping Rooms ...... 522 Excavating Services ...... 661 Shoe Repair ...... 770 Trailers, 5th Wheels ...... 884 amendment changes to Section 2 – Definitions, Section 4 – Residential 276-300 Districts, Section 6 – Commercial Districts, Section 8 – Agriculture Flooring, Carpet ...... 380 Office Space ...... 525 Fencing ...... 664 Snow Removal ...... 773 Campers, Shells ...... 889 Farmers Market Flowers, Plants, Trees ...... 381 Business Property ...... 528 Financial Services ...... 667 Storage ...... 776 Miscellaneous ...... 894 Districts, of the Zoning Ordinance. Actions will be taken regarding Fuel, Oil, Coal, Wood ...... 384 Farms & Farmland ...... 531 Firearm Repair ...... 670 Swimming Pools, Spas ...... 779 Wanted to Buy ...... 899 theses proposed changes which may affect all land in Clinton County, Farm Equipment ...... 276 Furnaces, Heating Stoves ... 387 551-600 Flooring, Carpet Install ...... 671 Taxidermy ...... 781 Missouri. All interested parties should attend Farm Supplies ...... 279 Furniture ...... 388 Furniture Repair ...... 673 Tattoos ...... 782 Livestock ...... 282 Garage Sales ...... 389 Real Estate Health & Fitness ...... 676 Taxi Services ...... 785 Clinton County Planning and Zoning Poultry & Supplies ...... 285 Good Things to Eat ...... 390 Health Care ...... 679 Tina M. Adair Ad Payment: We accept cash,

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Mea­sles & Whoop­ing cough IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF: NO: 19-7-00882 -1 KNT Memorial flowers should be removed from the City are on the rise! Protect­ your CHRISTINA ESIDRA MCKELLIPS NOTICE OF HEARING Cemeteries by June 7, 2019. The City of Cameron child NOW! Im­mun­i­za­tions DOB: 07/10/2007 Cemetery Groundskeeper will remove Memorial Day and well child checkups­ be­gin at birth. Regu­ ­lar clinics­ flowers from Graceland Cemetery, Graceland Memorial month­ly in Cam­er­on, Plat­ TO: John Frederick McKellips, Jr., Father; Maria Esidra Ramirez, Mother, and/or anyone Cemetery, McDaniel Cemetery, Packard Cemetery and tsburg & Lathrop.­ Call Clinton­ claiming parental/paternal rights or interest in the child and to All Whom It May Concern: Evergreen Cemetery following June 7, 2019. Coun­ty Health De­part­ment now 816-539-2144. EOE. On March 22, 2019, a petition for Termination was filed in the above entitled Court, pursuant to RCW (TFN) Also, be advised: No fences or enclosures around 13.34.080 and/or RCW 26.33.310 regarding the above named child. CAM­ER­ON CROSS­RdS cemetery lots shall be permitted. (Sec. 9-66)No planting AA GROUP: The Old School [FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL 253-372-5738, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.] of any kind is permitted in the cemeteries. The planting Rm 6, 116 W 4th St, Camer­ ­on. Mon. Wed. Fri. & Sat. 12pm; Said Petition will be heard on June 13, 2019, at the hour of 8:00 a.m., at King County Superior Court, of trees and appropriate shrubbery shall be done by th the Cemetery to harmonize with a general landscaping Tues. & Thurs. 7pm; Sun. Juvenile Department, 401 4 Ave North, Kent, WA 98032, before a judge of the above entitled court, at 5pm. Open meetings­ Wed. which time you are directed to appear and answer the said petition or the petition will be granted and theme. (Sec. 9-67) Any plantings, jugs or bric-a-brac & last Sun. of every­ month action will be taken by the court such as shall appear to be for the welfare of the said child. of any description placed on any cemetery lot may be with potluck at 4pm. Contact­

Bill 816-632-1896 or Gary & Dated May 7, 2019. removed by the City. (Sec. 9-68) All fencing, plantings or Kathie 816-288-0711 (TFN) other items must be removed by June 7, 2019. Please BARBARA MINER use this opportunity to remove/transplant any items you KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK wish to retain. Cemetery staff will begin removing such items after this date. BY: AMD, Deputy Clerk

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