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For more, log on to: www.mycameronnews.com Cameron, Missouri Freedom From Religion Foundation targets Coach Jeff Wallace By Jimmy Potts unclear if the sudden change has coaches pray with players and Editor any correlation with Monday’s read and discuss bible verses. [email protected] press release from the Freedom After games, Wallace reportedly From Religion Foundation. holds religious services with The Cameron Dragon have The FFRF, who has 400 players on the 50-yard line and faced many tough opponents, Missouri members, claim leads players in prayer. Wallace but their latest may come in a they protect the constitutional often brings in outside preachers courtroom following a request principle of separation between to proselytize to players, as well. by the Freedom From Religion church and state, and to educate It is illegal for public school Foundation. the public on matters relating to athletic coaches to lead their Last Friday the Dragons nontheism. The group claims, teams in religious prayer, FFRF discontinued their postgame according to a press release points out to the district. The U.S. tradition of Coach Jeff Wallace circulated by the FFRF, Coach Supreme Court has continually inviting fans, students and Jeff Wallace and Assistant Coach struck down school-sponsored student-athletes for prayer - this David Stucky have reportedly prayer in public schools as time opting for junior linebacker been holding religious chapel it constitutes government Cameron High School Football Coach Jeff Wallace talks to Camren Hedgpeth to lead the services for players before and endorsement and advancement his team last Friday after winning the program’s first post- postgame ceremony - but it’s after football games where See PRAYER on page 3 season game since 2013 while evening their record to 5-5. Change of venue forces Trick family of murder victim to travel 1.5 hours for trial By Jimmy Potts County Judge Brent or Elliot appointmed him to Editor [email protected] oversee the trial and pre- trial proceedings, Prokes treat MAYSVILLE — Newly granted Smith’s request for Cameron High School, appointed Nodaway a change of venue citing YMCA host hundreds County Judge Roger Prokes media coverage for Halloween events approved moving as well as the accused murderer RIGHT: Milo Summers Facebook page gets excited when Kenneth Wykert’s ‘Justice for Leah’ Angelica Thurston takes trial to Nodaway for the relocation him trick or treating County at the request – forcing Leah inside the YMCA. of Defense Attorney Dawson’s parents BELOW: Susie Spick Joshua Smith. Wykert to drive 150 miles picks out a piece of Making his first round trip to attend each Candy as part of the appearance since DeKalb YMCA’s Trunk or Treat See TRIAL on page 3 (see more pics on 13). City council votes yes to raising vaping age to 21 By Jimmy Potts nicotine products at 18 ... The Editor other key thing about this is [email protected] that it does not prohibit the use of vaping products as defined The Cameron City Council by the ordinance. Instead it approved the first votes for an prohibits the distribution. ordinance increasing the age to purchasing vaping products to 21 years old. City finds temporary solution for Chestnut Arms residents The council made the first of two votes on the topic of the Chestnut Arms, By Jimmy Potts following multiple statements citing numerous potentially Editor by Missouri Health [email protected] hazardous living conditions, and Monday Rasmussen Department officials on the Cameron City Manager circulated a press release safety of vaping products. Steve Rasmussen announced stating the city found housing “[The ordinance] was the city secured housing for for the residents thanks to developed by staff and based 12 residents of the Chestnut community stakeholders. off of several other cities I Arms following a request to According to the have worked with,” Cameron Cameron Regional vacate the property due to press release circulated Attorney Patrick Corcoran Medical Center CEO Joe immediate health concerns. by Rasmussen, the city - said. “The one difference in Abrutz commends the Earlier this month the city through the commitment and this from what a lot of other council for addressing requested assistance in finding cities are doing is we have health concerns with housing for 12 residents left tobacco and alternative See HOUSING on page 7 Shown here is condemned Chestnut Arms building. vaping. CONSIGNMENT AUCTION ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS SAT.,Dec. 28th • 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 Police Thursday, November 7, 2019 DeKalb County Sheriff’s Report Cameron Fire Department ~ Calls for service 10/27/19 - 11/2/19 The following report is calls for service answered by the Cameron Fire Department from ______from front page October 28 through November 3, 2019. TRIAL Sunday, 27 State Highway Patrol dispatched to a vehicle accident at Highway 36 & Taylor Road. October 28 Special Assignment at 1:25 am at 506 S. 1:41 am: Cameron Police Department Chestnut. notified to dispatch Cameron Ambulance to 8:08 am: Cameron Police Department Fire /Smoke Investigation at 10:14 am at a medical call on Heimbaugh Road. notified to dispatch Cameron Ambulance & 323 N. Cherry. November 3 7:02 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fire to a vehicle accident on Highway 36, at October 31 Fire/Citizen Assist at 10:30 am at 205 notified of livestock out near Highway 6 & Dohrn Trucking. DeKalb County Sheriff’s Fire/Structure at 7:42 am at 1801 N. Wesleyan Terr. Sharp Road. Office & Missouri State Highway Patrol Walnut. Fire/Smoke Investigation at 11:06 am at 1:26 pm: DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance & were also dispatched to the scene. Motor Vehicle Accident/No Injuries at 408 Wesleyan Terr. Stewartsville First Responders dispatched to 10:08 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s 8:09 am at 36 EB/W of C Highway. a medical call on 10th Street, in Stewartsville. Office dispatched for a well-being check on 3:48 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Wolf Creek Road. Cameron Police Department - Arrest Report Office dispatched to a report of an assault on 10:20 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s 10-28-2019 to 11-03-2019 Highway 36. Office dispatched to a domestic on Elm 7:34 pm: Missouri State Highway Patrol Road. Monday October 28 Posted Bond. notified of a vehicle accident at Highway 36 11:38 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s & Taylor Road. Office dispatched to a report of vandalism Emily Ann Prewitt, 35, Admin-warrant Friday November 1 8:48 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office & theft. arrest/Livingston County/P&P violation-to Jami Lee Stoll, 31, homeless-Admin- assisted a stranded motorist at Highway 36 12:34 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s authorities Daviess Dekalb Regional Jail. trespassing notification; Steal (O) (U/500) & Hedge Road. Office dispatched to a domestic on State Andres Alvarez Meraz, 25, of Noblesville, Shoplifting (City)-Summons to court. Route A. IN - Lic (O) operate MV on highway w/o Monday, 28 13:45 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s valid or no license-Summons to court. 8:17am: Central DeKalb Fire Department Office dispatched to a stolen vehicle report Saturday November 2 & DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance dispatched to on Irwin Road. Gary Lee Farless, 47, of Higginsville- Lic a gas leak on Polk Street, in Maysville. 3:52 pm: Missouri State Highway Patrol Tuesday October 29 (O) Operatoe MV on Highway w/o Valid or Travis Dean Oldridge , 29, of Cameron 4:12 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s dispatched to check on a pedestrian walking no license. - Summons to Court. Admin-warrant arrest-City of Lathrop- Office dispatched to a report of vandalism along Highway 36. on Harris Road. 4:32 pm: Missouri State Highway Patrol 4:14 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office notified of a burglary alarm call on Willard Cameron Police Department ~ Calls for service dispatched to a report of a stranded motorist Road. at Highway 6 & State Route C. 5:46 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s The following report is calls for service, listed by type of call and the number of calls Tuesday, 29 Office dispatched to a report of an assault on per category, answered by the Cameron Police Department from October 28 - November 3, 1:59 pm: Central DeKalb Fire Main Street, in Maysville. 2019. Department responded to the Maysville 6:44 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office 10-46...... 10 FOLLOW-UP ...... 11 School for a demonstration. dispatched to a burglary report on Highland 10-50 COLD...... 2 INFORMATION...... 8 3:21 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Street. 10-50 J1...... 11 INTOXICATED DRIVER...... 2 Office dispatched to a report of harassment 9:32 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s 911 HANGUP...... - 1 INFORMATION...... 8 on Main Street, in Maysville. Office, Stewartsville Police Department, & 911 MISDIAL...... 1 LOST PROPERTY...... 1 5:12 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance dispatched to a ABANDONED VEHICLE...... 1 NOISE COMPLAINT...... 1 Office dispatched to a theft report on Main report of an assault on 6th St, in Stewartsville. ALARMS...... 6 PEDESTRIAN CHECK...... 3 Street, in Maysville. Friday, 1 AREA CHECK...... 4 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT...... 1 Wednesday, 30 10:07 am: DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance ASSAULT...... 2 SOLICITORS...... 2 ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY...... 7 SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT-...... 8:47 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s dispatched to a medical call on Ausman C & I DRIVER...... 2 STEALING...... 9 Office assisted Missouri State Highway Drive, in Maysville. CAR STOP...... 61 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY...... 12 Patrol with a burglary suspect on 1st Street, 10:35 am: Missouri State Highway Patrol CITIZEN ASSIST...... 27 THREATS...... 8 in Clarksdale. notified of a C&I driver on Highway 36. CIVIL...... 4 TRAFFIC...... 1 2:31 pm: DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance 11:20 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s CUSTODY ISSUE...... 1 TRESPASSING...... 2 dispatched for a medical transfer. Office dispatched to a report of illegal trash DISTURBANCE...... 2 VEHICLE CHECK...... 10 4:00 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office dumping along Highway 169. DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE...... 4 WARRANT SERVICE...... 2 dispatched to a property damage report on 1:21 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s ESCORT...... 8 King Road. Office dispatched for a well-being check on EXTRA PATROL...... 1 GRAND TOTAL...... 246 5:00 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Ketchem Road. Office notified of a suspicious vehicle on 3:59 pm: DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance Oregon Road. & Osborn First Responders dispatched to a Police tax passes by wide margin Tuesday 9:08 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s medical call on Wallace Street, in Osborn. of religion, which violates was to make department Steve Smith and Bryson Office dispatched to a report of a suspicious 5:00 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s By Jimmy Potts the Establishment Clause salaries more competitive Janovec as the two officers subject on Gospel Road. Office dispatched to a neighbor dispute on Editor of the First Amendment. with Cameron officers in promoted to detective Orchard Lane, in Maysville. [email protected] “When a public school Thursday, 31 some instances having in order to reinstate the 7:32 pm: DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance & employee acting in an 4:34 am: DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance, Cameron voters starting salaries $8,000 department’s investigation Clarksdale First Responders dispatched to a official capacity organizes Osborn Fire Department, & Missouri State overwhelmingly approved lower than nearby unit. medical call on 2nd Street, in Clarksdale. and advocates for team Highway Patrol dispatched to a vehicle a 1/4-cent sales tax to municipalities. Other Before the Smith and prayer or worship, he accident at Highway 36 & Maple Road. Saturday, 2 fund the Cameron Police concerns Bashor hopes Janovec’s promotions, effectively endorses 6:32 am: DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance, 11:17 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department, who sought to address with the new officers responding to religion on the district’s Stewartsville Fire Department, & Missouri Office dispatched to a report of livestock out better salaries to remain sales tax is repairing the the scene of a crime or behalf,” FFRF Staff State Highway Patrol dispatched to a vehicle near Highway 6 & State Route D. competitive with area police station’s leaking incident conducted the Attorney Chris Line stated accident on Highway 36. 7:03 pm: DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance departments. roof and hiring additional investigation. That often in a letter to Cameron 6:47 am: Missouri State Highway Patrol dispatched for a medical call on Water The sales tax passed by dispatchers in the future. complicated investigations Superintendent Matt notified of a vehicle slide off along Highway Street, in Maysville. an unofficial vote of 472 to The department with responding officers Robinson. “Certainly, 36, near Dohrn Trucking. 8:24 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office 199, a strong turnout for an recently reinstated its not able to follow up on Coach Wallace represents 6:53 am: Missouri State Highway dispatched to a report of animal neglect on off-year election featuring investigation division, last leads due to having the the school and the team Patrol notified of a stranded motorist along Polk Street, in Maysville. only one item on the ballot. summer Bashor formally next day off. when he acts in his official Highway 36, between Osborn Junction & 8:57 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s As previously reported introduced CPD Officers Highway 33S. Office dispatched to a firearms discharge by the Citizen-Observer, role as head coach of the 7:35 am: DeKalb-Clinton Ambulance, along State Route A. CPD Chief Bashor said football team. Therefore, Stewartsville Fire Department, & Missouri one goal in the near future he cannot lead his team Winston Methodist Church in prayer or religious worship, and he cannot Annual Fall Harvest Dinner NOW SHOWING at Tyrrell Theater G. DODD & SON MASONRY organize or advocate for “Serving the Northwest Missouri and Auction students to do so either.” MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL Area For Over 50 Years” FFRF asks that the Rated PG Saturday, November 9 district take immediate Show times: * Brick * Block * Stone Serving 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. action to investigate these Fri. Nov. 8th 5:30 pm 8:00 pm * Fireplaces - Tuckpointing & Waterproofing complaints and stop any Sat. Nov. 9th 3:00 pm 5:30 pm 8:00 pm Vegetable Soup, Chili, and all school-sponsored Sun. Nov. 10th 3:00 pm 5:30 pm Residential & Commercial prayers or religious Check out our Fully Insured - Dennis Dodd Sandwiches & Pie new customized Cameron Regional YMCA worship occurring within mobile app! 1903 N. Walnut • Cameron, MO Auction @ 12:30 p.m. any district athletic 816-632-3811 816-575-2497 www.cameronymca.org ~ Crafts ~ Baked Goods ~ programs. Cameron, MO 64429 The press release Thursday, November 7, 2019 Jump Citizen-Observer - 3

______from front page Community Calendar TRIAL November 7 day of the trial. Game Night at Cameron Public Library for ages 9-13. “It’s going to be a drive, but we Come play Wii games, board games, BEY Blades, Pokemon will be there every single day,” said and more from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. ‘Justice for Leah’ Co-Founder Travis Eldredge, who created the page with wife Tonya Eldredge and are the November 12 parents of slain Cameron mother-of- Adult Game Night at the Cameron Public Library from 5 two Leah Dawson. “It’s moving right p.m. – 6:30 p.m. along. He hasn’t pleaded yet. They’re concerned about publicity and too November 14 much media coverage. What do you STEAM Night at the Cameron Public Library from 5 p.m. expect? Somebody was murdered in to 6 p.m. Ages 9-13 are invited to come do crafts, build, code, Northwest Missouri.” create and learn circuitry. Eldredge said he felt targeted by the courts for his Facebook page, which has more than 1,600 followers November 18 City Council meets in regular session 6 p.m. at City Hall since its founding in June. 205 N Main Street. Session is open to the public. “I don’t know how moving it all The Cameron R-1 Board of Education meets in regular the way to Nodaway County is going session at the administration building at 7 p.m. to do anything. They just want a fair jury I guess,” Eldredge said. “We could have got that out of Caldwell November 19 County too. It doesn’t matter where Adult Game Night at the Cameron Public Library from 5 you pull a jury from, but I would p.m. – 6:30 p.m. think you can still pull a good jury. I don’t know. I’ve never been through November 21 Cameron Police Department ~ Calls for service something like this.” Park Board meets at 6 p.m. in City Hall located at 205 N As previously reported by the Main Street. Meeting is open to the public. The following report is calls for service, listed by type of call and the number of callsCitizen-Observer, according to a probable cause affidavit regarding per category, answered by the Cameron Police Department from October 28 - November 3, November 24 2019. Wykert’s charges of second-degree murder and abandonment of a Cameron Ukulele Club meets at the Methodist Church corpse without notifying authorities, Educational Building from 2-4 p.m. Everyone is invited. There is no charge to attend. For more information call 816- multiple witnesses both inside and Kenneth Wykert exits the DeKalb County Courthouse last Thursday. outside of the DeKalb County Jail 808-2267. alleged Wykert admitted to murdering warrant at Wykert’s home at the 3000 killing Dawson during a telephone Dawson or expressed the intent to State Route A Highway. Investigators conversation. July 16, another November 26 murder her. Authorities previously discovered human remains, later unnamed subject said Wykert visited Adult Game Night at the Cameron Public Library from 5 charged Wykert with fourth-degree identified as Dawson, approximately his residence June 3 and argued about p.m. – 6:30 p.m. domestic assault involving Dawson 100 yards from Wykert’s residence Wykert putting his hand on Dawson’s from 2017 and, according to the and buried under a tree contorted in a throat and muffling her mouth. When affidavit, Wykert was the last person manner the Jackson County Medical Dawson was out of earshot he told the November 28 Cameron Library is hosting “Breakout” for ages 9-13. seen with Dawson – reported by a Examiner described as unnatural. resident he intended to kill Dawson. Come solve puzzles and clues to break into the box from 5 Casey’s Convenience Store employee According to the affidavit, Wykert remains jailed at the Daviess/ p.m. to 6 p.m. in Cameron. Exactly two weeks after multiple inmates at the DeKalb DeKalb Regional Jail. her June 12 disappearance, the DCSO County Jail reported to authorities Prokes set a tentative trial date for and several other law enforcement Wykert told them he killed Dawson. March 30, 2020, but with numerous November 30 agencies including the Cameron July 11, another unnamed subject pre-trial proceedings left before Christmas in Cameron at McCorkle Park, parade line up Police Department, executed a search told authorities Wykert admitted to spring that date will likely change. begins at 2:30 p.m.

December 2 ______from front page Call 816-632-6543 City Council meets in regular session 6 p.m. at City Hall Police tax passes by wide margin Tuesday PRAYER located at 205 N Main Street. Session is open to the public. of religion, which violates seems oddly timed with a combined team with Steve Smith and Bryson the Establishment Clause considering the Dragons players from St. Joseph Janovec as the two officers to start your of the First Amendment. recently picked up their Christian and Northland December 5 promoted to detective “When a public school first postseason victory Christian High School. In Game Night at Cameron Public Library for ages 9-13. in order to reinstate the subscription today employee acting in an in 6 years after trouncing the same week, the FFRF Come play Wii games, board games, BEY Blades, Pokemon department’s investigation official capacity organizes Central High School 51- requested the Florida’s and more from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. unit. and advocates for team 22 during Wallace’s first Brevard County Sheriff’s or visit us online! Before the Smith and prayer or worship, he year as coach. Although Office remove “In God We Janovec’s promotions, December 6 effectively endorses practice of religion on Trust” from their decals officers responding to www.mycameronnews.com Cameron Christms Decoratying & Lighting Tour, 6-9 religion on the district’s the playing field or court and several news releases the scene of a crime or p.m., starts at Cameron Depot behalf,” FFRF Staff is common in Northwest critical almost exclusively incident conducted the Attorney Chris Line stated Missouri, Cameron seems of Republican elected investigation. That often in a letter to Cameron the only target. Following officials. complicated investigations Superintendent Matt the Oct. 25 regular season with responding officers HOLIDAY BAZAAR Robinson. “Certainly, finale, the Dragons not able to follow up on Coach Wallace represents gathered for group prayer leads due to having the the school and the team Community of Christ next day off. when he acts in his official 902 W. 4th Street • Cameron, MO • Nov. 16th • 10 am - 5 pm role as head coach of the football team. Therefore, 15th Annual Holiday Market Craft & Vendor Booths in conjunction with Santa’s Workshop he cannot lead his team Usborne Books, quilts, leather earrings, home decor, original in prayer or religious Sat. Nov. 9th • 9am - 2pm artwork, wreaths, painted signs, crochet items, dream catchers, worship, and he cannot Lathrop Middle School t-shirts, jewelry, jewelry holders and food. organize or advocate for Start your holiday shopping! Baked Goods• Family Picture Booth students to do so either.” Great vendors that include home decor, clothing, FFRF asks that the candles, floral arrangements & much more! • Gift Wrapping Booth district take immediate Visit With Santa All Day! Cinnamon Rolls and Drinks @ 10 a.m. action to investigate these Santa’s Workshop will be open from 10am - 2pm as well complaints and stop any for kids to make crafts and write a letter to Santa. Chili and Soup Lunch 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. and all school-sponsored Sweet Shoppe Family picture & gift wrapping booths, plus cinnamon rolls and chili and soup prayers or religious 9-11 am for breakfast • 11 am-2 pm for lunch lunch are all freewill offerings. worship occurring within 2 pm for a sweet afternoon treat! any district athletic Sponsored by The Lathrop Festival Corp. & Lathrop Parents as Teachers programs. The press release 4 - Citizen-Observer Opinion Thursday, November 7, 2019 The Eggleston Report - Greetings Friends of the Secretary of State 8th Legislative District! I recently accompanied The Secretary of State I hope you enjoyed your “The Right Talent, Right Secretary of State Jay Capitol also manages the creation of Halloween. I have been all Capitol Now” as this year’s theme Ashcroft on visits to the Report business names. If you want over the district. I attended Report for the awareness month. courthouses of Daviess to create a corporation or an event at North Central The theme emphasizes and Harrison Counties. LLC, you would work with Missouri College where the essential role people Secretary Ashcroft makes the Secretary of State’s Cameron Regional Medical with disabilities play it a personal mission to office to get your business Center gave $7,500 in in America’s economic visit all of Missouri’s 114 name registered with the nursing scholarships and success, especially in counties each year, and the state. The Secretary’s office an additional $2,500 for an era when historically two visits in my district also runs the Missouri state upgrades to their Simulation low unemployment and were part of a half dozen library in Jefferson City Lab hardware and software. global competition are he did that day to complete and advocates for libraries I am so proud to be a part creating a high demand his mission for 2019. across our state, and is the of the Cameron Regional for skilled talent. The duties of the official record keeper of all Medical Center family. If In Missouri, the MO Secretary of State are not state government activities. I am not out in the district ABLE plan effectively well known, so I thought By J. Eggleston One little known helping my constituents, By Jim Neely allows Missourians I would outline them in State Rep., 2nd District duty of the secretary of or traveling the state, then State Rep., 8th District with disabilities this report. First, the state is to oversee the you can always find me at to have a job and Secretary of State is the Securities Division of Cameron Regional Medical financial independence. chief election officer for Missouri. In that state government. The Securities Division Center. The executive director of the Missouri role, he interfaces with all of the county protects Missouri investors from fraud Recognizing National Disability Developmental Disabilities Council clerks to help all state election activities run through the enforcement of the securities Employment Awareness Month noted that, “One of the biggest barriers to smoothly. Most counties hold an election laws with an emphasis on restitution for October was National Disability employment for people with disabilities, is for candidates at the federal, state, and local investors. Employment Awareness Month, which is a fear of losing federal benefits. MO ABLE levels, as well as various ballot measures These are some of the duties of our meant to raise awareness about disability helps eliminate that barrier.” and propositions, in April, August, and Secretary of State. To learn more, or to employment opportunities and issues as well State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick November. The Secretary of State is the contact the Secretary’s office, visit his web as celebrate the contributions of workers administers MO ABLE, Missouri’s ABLE ultimate authority to insure these elections site at https://sos.mo.gov/. with disabilities. plan. MO ABLE allows individuals with are held in a fair and transparent manner, and Until next time, best wishes of safety, The Department of Labor’s Office of their results are recorded for history. health and prosperity to you and your family. Disability Employment Policy selected See NEELY on page 8 Honoring Those Who It Seems to B. Our Hospital Keeps If when you shake it, your Supporting the Area It Seems to B. wrist hurts: - osteoarthritis. Served Our Country The Cameron hospital’s If you return to your room On Nov. 11, Americans Veterans Day, and every 17th Annual Health Fair with your penis outside your living at home and abroad Capitol day, I encourage you may have been one of the pants: - Alzheimers will celebrate Veterans Day, a to show your support biggest ever. Carol Arthur day our nation sets aside each Report for Missouri’s veterans reports there were 366 who During the warmer year to recognize and thank all and military families by registered for blood work months, electric utilities those who have answered the donating to a veterans (at what would have been go through neighborhoods patriotic call to serve in the organization, volunteering a billed charge of over trimming back tree limbs that United States Armed Forces. at a veterans home or $1,000 apiece). But many might threaten the electrical It was on the 11th hour of hospital or simply taking more took advantage of the wires. They are sometimes various screenings. met by very unhappy the 11th day of the 11th month the time to stop and thank Jack Briggs Sixty-five flu shots homeowners … but when in 1918 when the armistice a veteran for their service Guest Columnist ending the aggressions of and sacrifice. were given. That total is those companies shirk their World War I took effect. Just Also, many restaurants almost double the number duties, you get instances (like 101 years later, we pause to and retailers offer they normally do. The hospital is non-profit in California) where thousands of homes are reflect and remember all of discounts and free items and the Fair is part of their “giving back” to cutoff from electricity to avoid fires caused those who went into harm’s By Dan Hegeman for veterans on Nov. 11. the community. They have been doing the by limbs on lines. way, be it during the War to State Sen., 12th District Most places require a Health Fair ever since they moved to their End All Wars or any of the military ID or proof of new facilities. St. Louis Cardinal pitching coach Mike conflicts that have happened since. service, and offers vary by location. Maddux had two holes-in-one in one 18- According to the Missouri Veterans As always, please feel free to call, email Here is my own free simplified way for hole round --- a 67 million to one chance. Commission, more than 400,000 veterans or write with your ideas or concerns. My men to check up on themselves: currently live in the Show-Me State. Capitol office number is (573) 751-1415, Go outside and pee in the garden. If it were up to me, we would have Thousands of those veterans are living right my email is [email protected] If ants gather: - diabetes. Daylight Savings Time all year around. here in the 12th Senatorial District, some and my mailing address is Room 332, State If you pee on your feet: - prostate. of them at Cameron Veterans Home. This Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101. If it smells like a barbecue: - cholesterol. See SEEMS on page 8

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dinner at noon CLUES ACROSS 48. Brews 13. B complex vitamin 1. Flat-topped hill 50. Orange-brown 15. Go quickly 5. Fire usually 52. Separates DNA and 17. Toast Please join us as we accompanies it RNA 18. A team’s best pitcher 10. Talked 53. Mexican agave 21. A Philly culinary special celebrate you and your 12. Skillset 55. Self-contained aircraft 23. Small child 14. Unembarrassed unit 24. Unhappy service to our country 16. Where teens spend 56. Encourage 27. Trims by cutting their days 57. Atomic #52 (abbr.) 29. Weepy 18. Boxing’s GOAT 58. About latitude 32. It might be on the back Cameron Elks Lodge 19. Used to anoint 63. Trivial gadget 34. Spy organization 20. Rust fungi 65. Film a scene again 35. Female body part 9018 NE Hwy 69 22. Panthers’ signal caller 66. Small blisters 36. Came back from 23. Forests have lots of 67. Dark brown behind Cameron, MO them 39. Fall back or spring 25. Lentils CLUES DOWN forward 64429 26. One’s self-esteem 1. Advanced degree 40. Famed traveling 27. Where you entered the 2. Goes with flow journalist world (abbr.) 3. The Caspian is one 43. Where the current is 28. High school test 4. Accumulate on the fast 30. Large, flightless bird surface of 44. Withstand 31. Expectorated 5. Vascular systems or 46. A Philly football player 33. Some practice it plants 47. Records brain activity THANK YOU 35. Prickly shrub 6. A popular kids 49. Aromatic powder 37. French river magazine 51. Circular panpipe 38. Told on 7. __ podrida: spicy 54. Ship as cargo VETERANS 40. Steep hillside Spanish stew 59. Bar bill 41. Peyton’s little brother 8. Vandalized a car 60. Adult female 42. Soviet Socialist 9. Prefix meaning “within” 61. OJ trial judge Republic 10. Soviet labor camp 62. One’s grandmother 44. Welsh river system 64. Hot, massive star 45. Witness 11. Strong hostilities 6 - Citizen-Observer Community Thursday, November 7, 2019 Welcome to The Scuttlebutt VETERAN______from page 6 We strive to provide members of his platoon from They are the insurance policy popular undertaking. information to local veterans and imminent threat.” that guarantees that our founding American soldiers have share a little bit about life in the Following is an excerpt from documents, our God-given rights, never confused the United military. Bellavia’s speech at the Pentagon are more worthy than their own States with Sparta. The best This week, I am focusing the Hall of Heroes in Arlington, Va. tomorrows. leaders in battle become entire article on a speech given When the news (came) that that way by being loyal by Sgt David Bellavia given at Why do American warriors Faulkenburg, Sims, Matteson and and dutiful subordinates. his induction into the Pentagon under fire do what men have done Iwan had fallen, the reaction, the We don’t get a vote. We Hall of Heroes He was awarded since this nation’s inception? This shock, the disbelief, the grief, execute the lawful intent the medal of Honor for his heroic is a common thread that connects were transformed into resolve of our government. There actions in the Iraq war but his the militias of Lexington and and rage to complete the mission is no political affiliation on speech is so profound and explains Concord with the warriors of assigned to us and give us even our dog tags. We continue don’t care who you voted for, who many of the things veterans Fallujah. It is our love of nation, greater tenacity under fire. Their the warrior legacy of the United you worship, what you worship, sometimes have a difficult time our way of life, and our love for sacrifice gave us clear focus to States without regard for adulation who you love. It doesn’t matter if expressing about what our time in those with whom we serve, side fight using a reserve we never or unanimous approval. your dad left you millions when the service means to us.. by side. We defend, we avenge, knew we had. We broke the will The Iraq veteran has maintained he died or if you knew who your WE will Never Back Down we sacrifice, we bleed, and we of our adversaries, the enemy was and, in many circumstances, far father was. We have been honed The American Legion magazine are willing to die for this unique defeated, and because of that, we exceeded the highest traditions into a machine of lethal moving Aug 20, 2019 creation, the United States of came home. of military service to this great parts that you would be wise to In a White House ceremony America. For the infantrymen in combat, nation. Of the 1.5 million men and avoid if you know what’s good for June 25, President Trump awarded I am complete for having there is nobility and purpose in women who have served in Iraq, you. We will not be intimidated. Iraq veteran David Bellavia the experienced that kind of sacrifice our lives, and that is unique. But the valor they displayed was often We will not back down. We’ve Medal of Honor, praising the with my fellow men at arms, and we don’t see ourselves as a people subsumed by political rhetoric seen war. We don’t want war. But former Army staff sergeant’s those who died. They gave their apart. We are America’s warrior at home. But that in no way if you want war with the United “exceptional courage to protect lives for me, they gave their lives class. We are citizens of the United diminishes the accomplishment of States of America, there’s one his men and defend our nation.” for you, and for countless citizens States and treasure this land more our troops or the accomplishments thing I can promise you, so help A squad leader with Company who will never know them ... than any overseas posting. The of my generation at war. me God: someone else will raise A, Task Force 2-2, 1st Infantry They were our countrymen, Army provided me with purpose This award should be seen your sons and daughters. Division, Bellavia was clearing they were our friends, and these and appreciation for the blessing as a validation of our efforts, We fight so our children a block of buildings when his men will never get the chance to America has bestowed upon us not as a reward for the action of never have to. We fight for one platoon was pinned down Nov. experience the cycle of life, the all. I am forever grateful to the one individual in one house in day when our children and our 10, 2004, in Fallujah, Iraq. birth and growth of their children. United States Army for making Fallujah .... We have much more enemy’s children can discuss “He entered the house where his They shall not grow old because me able to count and cherish those work to do when it comes to the their differences without fear or squad was trapped, and engaged they chose to stand in our place blessings in a way that is unique Iraq War veteran. We’re are not loathing. We fight so that anyone insurgents, providing cover fire and face the enemy for us. to most, and to those who wear there yet, and we’re not even out there thinking about raising so that he and his fellow soldiers It’s not enough to acknowledge the uniform. I think the uniform, close when it comes to educating arms against our citizens or allies could exit safely,” Bellavia’s the fallen by name or just inscribe I think my Army, has made us all our fellow Americans about what realizes the futility of attrition Medal of Honor citation reads. their names in marble as proof that better men, fathers, employees, was accomplished, what was against a disciplined, professional “Then-Staff Sergeant Bellavia they lived and died. To truly honor husbands and citizens. sacrificed, and what we all went and lethal force built to withstand then re-entered the house, armed the fallen, we must acknowledge The controversy that swirled through. Our survival as a nation anything you can dream of with an M16, and assaulted how and why they gave their over the Iraq War was not a depends on it. throwing at us. Americans want insurgents who were firing rocket- lives. Their deaths were departure from other wars America Iran, Russia, China, North this kind of country, Americans propelled grenades. not a random act or a splash has fought. With the exception Korea, ISIS, al-Qaida. They may want this kind of world, and we “That remarkable day, then- of misfortune. These men and of the surprise attack on Pearl be watching this right now. Our stand ready to defend it, to protect Staff Sergeant Bellavia rescued an women voluntarily put themselves Harbor, open dissent has been at military should not be mistaken us, so help us God. entire squad, cleared an insurgent in harm’s way, prepared to die, so the core of our very being, and for a cable news gabfest show. We strongpoint, and saved many that we may rest secured at home. war has never been a particularly don’t care what you look like. We

The Veterans Voice: Billie Veteran living much Gene Kanell quieter life in Cameron By Mike Hanrahan hit. C-O Reporter With difficulty they captured an enemy By Beverly Clingkingbeard [email protected] bunker. Soon after the enemy swarmed Contributed the hill in vastly superior numbers. Billie’s Billie Gene Kanell of southern Missouri accurate fire was important in slowing the Richard Stevens was asleep on the top lost his life in Korea when he was barely 20 onslaught, but eventually enemy troops of an army truck along with several other years old. He is a national hero. reached their bunker. soldiers. They’d been advised to do so As the second of nine children, he An enemy grenade was tossed into the because their convoy had arrived at 4:30 spent much of his early years caring for bunker. Without hesitation, Billie fell on it a.m. and it was still dark. The convoy was his younger siblings. In his spare time he to protect his comrades. A second grenade on the road, much of it mountain driving, enjoyed hunting and became an excellent was thrown in, and despite horrendous three days and two nights at 30 mph from shot. wounds Billie managed to crawl atop the Ft. Carson, Colorado to the Mojave Desert, He volunteered for the United States second grenade as well, giving his life to Needles, California. Night time driving Army, and after Basic Training was sent to save others. was without lights. On arrival the exhausted Korea. He was with Company I, 35th Infantry In addition to a Purple Heart, Billie was soldiers were advised there were rattlesnakes Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. On the posthumously awarded the Congressional in the area and until camp could be secured ship to Korea there was a brief stopover in Medal of Honor, National Defense Service they could take refuge atop their truck. Hawaii, and Billie turned 20 years old while Medal, Korean Service Medal, and the They were jarred awake by the there. Republic of Korea War Services Medal. ‘Screaming Eagles’ from the 101st Airborne His unit immediately encountered heavy His name is listed on the Korean War Division. The jets dived and strafed the fighting where he distinguished himself as a Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. convoy. The soldiers took refuge among marksman. There is also a large stone marker in Poplar the Joshua Trees (a spindly desert tree). It air and ground battle” between the mythical On his 11th day in Korea his unit was Bluff (MO) at the corner of U.S. Hwy 60 and was May, 1964, and this was the U.S. Strike governments of NEZONA and CALONIA ordered to climb Hill “717”, They took North Main Street recognizing his bravery Command (STRICOM ) launching the largest over water rights within the Colorado River heavy fire as they climbed the steep hill and sacrifice. military war game since WWII. It was a two water shed south of Las Vegas, NV. “hand-over-hand with enemy fire whizzing Billie Gene Kanell is buried in the week joint exercise of 100,000 troops of the Richard is the son of Bill & Pansy all around them with a number of men being Fairdealing Cemetery in Fairdealing, MO. U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. There were Stevens and grew up on a farm along with over 900 aircraft and 500 tanks employed in a brother, James, and a sister, Patricia. He the maneuver. The Colorado River crossing remembers doing the things farm kids did, was made by ferry and emergency bridging in particular keeping the sheep he got from on facebook structure. The training maneuver took George Laur. He enjoyed sports and playing with friends. LIKE US Cameron Newspapers place on 13 million acres of desert at a cost www.MyCameronNews.com of 54 million dollars. There were 33 lives lost. The mock war “simulated a nuclear See VETERAN on next Thursday, November 7, 2019 Community Citizen-Observer - 7 VETERAN______from page 6 Cameron Regional He was a 1958 graduate of Westboro “Two weeks later our outfit was on orders to High School. After high school, and before go to Viet Nam.” Medical Center Awards his invitation to serve with Uncle Sam in the On returning home, Richard’s brother U.S. Army, he worked several jobs and for was also done with his military service and farmers when needed. He may have done had a job in the Kansas City area. He’d NCMC Foundation Allied a bit of goofing off in and around Westboro met a girl named Margaret who introduced too. His high school typing class (taught by Richard to a friend named Charlene. Of the Miss Marilyn Rolf) came in handy for the romance particulars Richard is romantically Health Scholarship Army. His job was Battery Clerk for heavy challenged, but said that he and Charlene By Kristi Harris, artillery keeping track of equipment and kind of came to an understanding about PR Director men. marriage so that’s the way it was. To this Contributed After receiving a draft summons union are two daughters, Amy and Heather, in 1963, he took basic training at Ft and three grandchildren, Breanna, Braden Prior to the Dr. Leonardwood, MO. His enrollment was for and Nicholas. Charlene died after a lengthy Albert & Vera Cross two years. From there he was stationed at illness. Hall 10th anniversary Ft. Carson, CO. His service time spanned Nowadays Richard lives in Cameron, open house, $45,000 the two week desert maneuver and Richard MO. He has morning coffee in Cameron, and in Allied Health remembers “the desert being 120 degrees at KJ’s inWestboro. What Richard wants to scholarships were every day.” For the experience he received remind us on this Veteran’s Day is, there are announced by the a certificate of the “Loyal Order of Desert still 81,432 vets missing in action. North Central Missouri Rats. For Having Happily Forsaken All 72,000 from WWII, 7700 from Korean College Foundation. of the Comforts of Modern Living to Conflict, 1600 Vietnam War, 126 from Cold Mr. Mitch Holder, Participate in Operation “Desert Strike” War, 2 from Operation Desert Storm, 1 from NCMC Dean of and for Having Lived with the Wind, Operation El-Dorado Cannon, and 3 from Instruction, made the Sand, Rocks, Scorpions and Sidewinders Defence Dept. Iraqi Freedom. announcements with Left to Right: Tanya Farrell, Isaac Rude, Dr. James Neely of the Mojave Desert: SP4 E-4 Richard E Richard wrote, “These vets gave their scholarship donors, – Cameron Regional Medical Center, Sara Devriendt Stevens Is Entitled to All of the Privileges ALL for our freedom. I am proud to have student recipients, and and Tribulations of the “Loyal Order of served. I wish we could live in peace without guests in attendance. All NCMC Foundation Allied Health Desert Rats”, Herewith, Upon Emptying loss of vet’s lives. Richard E. Stevens.” Forty-four scholarships were announced Scholarship recipients are to be full-time Both Shoes of Sand…” signed by the Major Thanks, Richard, for sharing your with award amounts ranging from $5000 to students or enrolled in all available hours General of Desert Rats “Litter 66.” Richard story. Til next time. $300 awarded to 34 recipients. and required to submit a thank you letter to was discharged April 15th, 1965 and he said, The Cameron Regional Medical Center be provided to the scholarship donor. Many scholarship is awarded to sophomores in of the scholarships are renewable for a their second year of study in NCMC’s second semester provided that the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and achieves ______from front page allied health program, with strong academic HOUSING accomplishments and preference given to at 2.5 GPA. dedication of the community us and ‘say if you pay $20 or “We got everybody out residents of Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, For additional information on the NCMC stakeholders - was able to $30 extra dollars on your rent of there before the building DeKalb or Harrison counties. This year’s Foundation or establishing a scholarship, secure accommodations that will count as a deposit.’ collapsed,” he said “... We winners are: Sara Devriendt – Cameron please contact the NCMC Development for all residents. The city of Anything like that will help us have four residents in the (Trenton ADN), Tanya Farrell – Winston Office at 660-357-6403 or aendicott@mail. Cameron’s foremost mission because we can pay rent. We EconoLodge and I will tell (Trenton ADN), Isaac Rude (Trenton ADN). ncmissouri.edu. is to protect the health, safety just can’t afford the deposits.” them to take heart. We will not and welfare of all of its Rasmussen later said the abandoned them. We’re going citizens. city has no intention of leaving to stay on it and make sure As previously reported, Chestnut residents in the cold. they are all taken care of.” Cameron officials issued the notice citing immediate danger to the welfare of the residents Medicare due to improper electrical, plumbing, mechanical, AsAs HealthHealth CareCare continuescontinues toto bebe structural and fire building Advantage Plans code deficiencies. The city requested assistance from area increasinglyincreasingly complexcomplex ...... organizations in relocating the tenants to a safer environment. Part D

According to a notice by the city, as of Oct. 31, residents of CRMC will once again sponsor a free public Medicaid the Chestnut Arms have seven days to vacate the premises. education meeting on health care coverage:

The accomodations the

Chestnut residents received was in the form of a voucher to the Cameron EconoLodge, When: Thurs., November 14, 2019; 5:00 pm which Chestnut Arms resident Where: CRMC Dining Room

Amey Coleman said she was

grateful for, but feared she may be homeless without immediate assistance with CRMC would like to be your resource only days before her hotel voucher runs out. for reliable health care information! “[Wednesday] is day 6. After day 7 it’s adios,” Mark Your Coleman said. “Where are No RSVP required we supposed to go? It makes Calendar! me wonder what looks better, Free buffet dinner having people living in a crappy looking building or having them walking your streets wandering around and begging for some type of warmth? What are you supposed to do? We are CAMERON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER grateful for the 7-day voucher. It’s a breather to be in a nice hotel room. Not a lot of us get 1600 E. Evergreen Cameron, MO 64429 that luxory. We just need help and landlords willing to help (800) 852-0659 or (816) 632-2101, Ext. 3226

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SEEMS______from page 4 NEELY______from page 4 A Missouri man grew two record women who have walked in space disabilities, and their families, to save and As always, please do not hesitate to pumpkins this year --the two largest invest, tax-free, without losing their federal reach out with any questions, concerns, pumpkins in the state. The largest was 1,798 For the first time ever, the visiting team benefits like Medicaid and SSI. With nearly or suggestions you might have. As your pounds. They would have been big enough won all seven World Series games. 1200 MO ABLE accounts, Missouri has one Representative I am here to assist you for Richard Evans’ Kidder Harvest Dinner of the largest programs in the country. however I can. I can be reached by email at I’ve got a friend who is an ardent bird For more information about the MO [email protected] or by phone at More scary than a Halloween goblin is watcher. She was dismayed to hear that ABLE plan, visit https://www.moable.com/. 573-751-0246. the announcement that Qantas airline just we have 3 billion fewer birds now than in completed the longest non-stop flight: 19 1970. Sparrows top the list for losses, but hours and 16 minutes from New York to quail losses are at 80%. Meadowlarks and Sydney. 49 passengers survived. grosbeaks are also suffering, Loss of habitat October Inspections is the primary culprit, but windows and cats CLARKSDALE C-STORE CASEY’S (GRANT CITY) – Routine The average American family throws are also high on the list. (CLARKSDALE) – Routine Inspection Inspection 10/22/19 Training for 4H away one pound of food per week. I’m guessing my inability to provide 10/1/19 Priority Items: None observed. housing for purple martins is due to other Priority Items: None observed. Core Items: Soap dispenser in women’s Photos by Ryan Robertson An Arizona State University professor reasons. Core Items: No self-closer on restroom restroom is not installed properly. Tops ofABOVE: Area children won $500,000 for inventing “a hydro door. Wiping cloths not being stored in beverage machines are dusty. Thermometerlearn how to be treasurers panel that extracts water from sunlight and Sen. Mitch McConnell on impeachment: sanitizer. missing from cooler. Hand sink being usedduring Sunday’s training air.” His patented device uses desiccants “I am completely and utterly perplexed for purposes other than hand washing. Casessession at the Missouri that can soak up drinkable water from air by those who argue that perjury and HILL TOP STOP (STEWARTSVILLE) – of food are being stored on floor in walk-in Veterans Home. with humidity as low as five percent with no obstruction of justice are no high crimes Routine Inspection 10/1/19 freezer. Right: 4H reporter external electricity required. It is being and misdemeanors.” He was addressing the Priority Items: Raw bacon being stored Matthew Carlton and C-O Clinton impeachment Feb. 12, 1999 above ready-to-eat foods. OLD TOWNE CAFÉ (ALLENDALE) – editor Jimmy Potts teach There have been 213 men and only 14 Core Items: Thermometer missing Routine Inspection 10/22/19 kids how to write articles. from reach-in. Floor outside walk-in is excessively dirty. Priority Items: None observed. Recycle Missouri Core Items: Improper thawing. Wiping By Brenda Kennedy www.recyclemo.com. DOLLAR GENERAL (MAYSVILLE) – cloths not being stored in sanitizer. Shelving Routine Inspection 10/1/19 inside reach-in is dirty. Contributed Dirty recyclables are not acceptable and can contaminate loads of clean recyclables. Priority Items: None observed. The Missouri Department of Natural Rinse all bottles, can, jars. Lids can be Core Items:Thermometer missing from MIDDLEFORK BAR & GRILL Resources Waste Management Program has replaced after rinsing. Paper and cardboard reach-in. (GENTRY) – Routine Inspection provided recycling promotions throughout the should be clean and dry. Only recycle clean 10/22/19 state. You may have heard the announcement pizza boxes. Pizza boxes with stuck on TED & JULI’S CAFÉ (MAYSVILLE) – Priority Items: Unlabeled spray bottles. on the radio stations. Recycle Missouri. cheese and grease are not recyclable. Routine Inspection 10/1/19 Core Items: None observed. To make recycling efficient we must A good motto is When in Doubt Throw It Priority Items: Sanitizer is too weak at 3 practice good recycling habits. When non- Out. compartment sink. Foods in reach-in are not BURGER KING (CAMERON) – recyclable materials are put into recycling Region D Recycling & Waste Management being held at 41°F or below. Routine Inspection 10/29/19 bins it can cause contamination, making the District provides recycling guidance for the Core Items: Dumpster lid is open. Wire Priority Items: Time stamp missing from recyclable items now trash. Therefore, the residents of Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton shelving inside reach-in is dirty. Fan in PHF on the line. Missouri Department of Natural Resources and DeKalb Counties. Region D can be kitchen is dirty. Core Items: Food debris on floor in walk- Waste Management Program has provided reached at 816-393-5250 or regiond@ in freezer. Stained ceiling tiles in dining area. statewide educational information via radio regiondrecycling.com. The District website CASEY’S (STANBERRY) – Routine Exhaust fan vents in restrooms are dusty. public service announcements and a website is www.regiondrecycling.com. Also, visit Inspection 10/11/19 us on Facebook Region Priority Items: Pink slimy build-up on ice US OIL (KING CITY) – Routine D Recycling & Waste chute of soda machine. Utensils being stored Inspection 10/30/19 Management District. in a drawer are dirty. Soda nozzles are dirty. Priority Items: None observed. 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for a FREE Home Evaluation! Liberty Link Soybeans IRT-4395D-A Thursday, November 7, 2019 Citizen-Observer - 9 Financial Focus: Take Greater Control of Your 401(k) If your employer offers a and cash instruments. 401(k) or similar plan, you’ve Your 401(k) plan got a powerful retirement- provider, or your savings tool at your disposal. human resources area, And yet, how well you do will typically base this with your 401(k) depends mix on your age and greatly on your choices projected retirement and actions. What steps can date. Usually, this you take to maximize the fund will grow more benefits of your plan? conservative over time, For starters, be aware reflecting the need to that your 401(k) may reduce the portfolio’s Training for 4H come with what might be By Joshua Strong risk as you get nearer called “standard” features, to retirement. However, Photos by Ryan Robertson which you should review you may not be obligated ABOVE: Area children to determine their applicability to your to stick with the default option. Most learn how to be treasurers situation. These features include the 401(k) plans usually offer several options during Sunday’s training following: from which to choose. Ideally, you’d want session at the Missouri • Default deferral rate – When you take to spread your investment dollars among a Veterans Home. a job, your employer may automatically mix of these investments to give yourself Right: 4H reporter enroll you in the company’s 401(k) plan the greatest growth potential, given your Matthew Carlton and C-O and assign a “default” contribution rate – risk tolerance and time horizon. And always editor Jimmy Potts teach the percentage of your salary you will put keep in mind that your 401(k) is a long- kids how to write articles. in to your 401(k). Many companies choose term vehicle, designed to help you prepare a default rate of 3 percent, although, for a retirement that may be decades away. in recent years, there has been a move Consequently, try to discipline yourself to Changes coming to Christmas parade toward higher rates, even up to 6 percent. look past the inevitable short-term drops in year, it just got too dark too year, the parade took place Unfortunately, too many people don’t your portfolio. By Jimmy Potts question their default rate, which could be • Matching contributions – If your Editor quick. It got really, really in late November but she [email protected] dark and I don’t think people said holding it in December a problem, especially if it’s at the lower employer offers a 401(k) matching could see. The lighting was has advantages. end. If you want your 401(k) to ultimately contribution, you should certainly take Significant changes will provide you with as many financial advantage of it. Consider this: If you be coming to the annual not that great down here “Living here for the … (What) if we had it at 3 last 45 years, they’ve done resources as possible, you will likely need employer matches 50 cents for every dollar Cameron Christmas Parade to contribute as much as you can afford. you contribute, up to 6 percent of your pay, following a unanimous p.m. and had some things it both ways. The first going on in the park with the Saturday in December was So, be aware of your default rate, and, if and you contribute the full 6 percent, you decision by the Cameron you can possibly afford it, increase that would, in effect, be receiving a 3 percent Missouri Main Street Board. lighting. If you want to get really successful and the the businesses involved have advantage to that is the level. And every time your salary goes up, pay raise (50 percent of 6 percent). That’s Considering the Cameron consider boosting your contributions. like a 50 percent rate of return even before Christmas Parade typically a window walk or things that students of surrounding will draw people.” marching bands and small • Investment mix – When you’re you invest this added money. taking place at night, automatically enrolled in your 401(k), the Taking control of your 401(k) in the with participating floats’, With the Christmas schools can come and march parade typically taking place in Cameron and they’re not amount you might initially contribute isn’t ways described above can help go a long festive lights adding a the only “off the shelf” feature – you also way toward getting the most from your unique aesthetic as they at night, multiple board off on school break,” Reed members brought up safety said. “… It’s even more might be assigned a default investment plan – and, as a result, may help get you contrast against the night option. One common default investment closer to supporting the retirement lifestyle sky, Cameron Main Street concerns – chief among exciting if you have a small them children darting into trophy Leibrandt’s can give is known as a target-date fund, which you’ve envisioned. Board members suggested generally includes a mix of stocks, bonds changing the parade 3 p.m. the road. Board member B.J. where you can honor the and hold the city lighting Reed said another concern best float that keeps with the ceremony at dusk. was the date of the parade. theme and the most exciting “Have the parade at an Reed said throughout the band. earlier time and the tree Christmas Parade’s history, Come Check Out Our Essentials Oils lighting maybe at dusk,” its traditional dated shifted said Darlene Breckenridge, from the last Saturday Cameron mayor and Main of November to the first Street Board member. “Last Saturday of December. Last

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Hat tip to all the young hunters pothole patching, striping, signal work, etc., in addition to and the adults that took time to take the work mentioned below. them afield. Now the part that lots of All work is weather permitting and subject to change. people have a problem with. Of those 17,846 deer, 11,385 were antlered Daviess County bucks. (61%) Could the young hunters Route DD – CLOSED for bridge rehabilitation at the have had a fun weekend, learned a Interstate 35 overpass through early December. More info: lot about deer hunting, hunted with https://www.modot.org/clinton-and-daviess-county-bridge- an adult and all the other things the of open season for the entire state, with deck-replacements-over-i-35 By Kyle Carroll youth deer season is supposed to do the exception of Newton, McDonald Route B – CLOSED for bridge reconstruction at the I-35 Outdoor Journal, Contributed with out making antlered bucks legal and the boot heal counties. The 22 overpass through early December. More info: https://www. [email protected] targets? I think they could have. My counties in the northwest region modot.org/clinton-and-daviess-county-bridge-deck-replace- The Fall firearms turkey season recommendation for the Department checked a total of 125 birds. Nodaway ments-over-i-35 concluded October 31st, The archery and Worth didn’t see a single turkey of Conservation is to at some point season is in high gear and the first of harvested between them. Atchison, make the youth season antlerless only, Missouri’s five firearms deer seasons Andrew and Buchanan together only especially if you are going to place it in occurred over the weekend. (The five saw 7 turkeys killed in those three the best 10 days of the entire year for seasons if you are scratching your head counties combined. The total statewide archery deer hunting. If a young hunter MoDOT Press are, early youth, firearms, antlerless, fall turkey kill was 1,955. That’s a long really wants to kill a buck, they would late youth and muzzleloader.) ways from the 15,000 of just a few only have to wait a few days to go Release First, the collapse of the fall firearms years ago. during the regular season. We might JEFFERSON CITY – Even though MODOT road crews turkey season seams pretty complete Archery deer hunters have picked discuss this some more next week. have already been out this year battling winter weather in when you look at the totals for 31 days up the pace the last few weeks as certain parts of the state, the department will still hold its annual winter operations drill on Nov. 7. Motorists may notice increased numbers of MoDOT vehicles on state routes during the drill. In rural areas, crews will deploy after 8 a.m. In urban areas, the drill will not begin Russ Wass believes in until after 9 a.m. The exercise should be completed by 3 p.m. “The annual drill helps to make sure we all know our roles during a winter storm so we can do our jobs successfully,” said Natalie Roark, state maintenance director. “More than original Medicare. 3,500 MoDOT employees are involved in ensuring we clear roads and bridges as quickly as possible when winter weather hits.” During the drill, MoDOT employees will react to a simulated forecast of significant snow for the entire state. The department’s emergency operations centers will activate Russ Wass from Gladstone has been on and maintenance employees will be deployed to their trucks. Emergency communications systems will also be tested. traditional government Medicare for 13 The drill serves as a training reminder to make sure years (Parts A & B). He believes in patient proper equipment, plowing techniques and safety measures are used. In addition, every piece of equipment—every choice and the freedom it gives him to truck, motor grader, snow blower and tractor—is inspected and calibrated to conserve materials. select his own health care providers, as “Careful planning and preparation mean our crews can opposed to private Part C Advantage plans. mobilize when needed, and our equipment will be ready,” said Roark. One of the most valuable parts of the drill is that it allows Mr. Wass indicates he has a long MoDOT’s newest employees the opportunity to drive a medical history, but has never had to wait snowplow over their designated routes so they are aware of obstacles and obstructions, such as curbs and raised islands, for medical services or procedures to be that might be hidden in snow or ice. MoDOT spent more than $64 million on winter approved or pre-authorized, and he has operations last year and used over 180,000 tons of salt; 4 never had services or payment denied. million gallons of salt brine; 150,000 tons of abrasives; 500 tons of calcium chloride; 100,000 gallons of liquid calcium The consistency of coverage and the ability chloride; 180,000 gallons of liquid magnesium chloride; and to travel without worry are two almost 700,000 gallons of beet juice. In an average winter, MoDOT employees will plow about other benefits he cites. 6 million miles of snow and ice, which is enough to go to the moon and back 13 times. Since enrolling in government Medicare, Mr. Wass has had two hip replacements, vein replacement, 14 stents, two bouts with cancer, a fractured collar bone, and continuous thyroid issues. He also carries a supplemental Medicare policy and a Part D prescription drug plan.

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MORE VETERANS ARE WOMEN According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the proportion of female veterans will almost double by 2043, from nine percent to 17 percent. In the wake of increased enrollment following the events of 9/11, women are actually the fastest growing group of veterans. They face particular challenges when trying to adjust to civilian life, many of which aren’t addressed by existing resources.

Honoring Native American veterans

Native Americans have a long history of serving in our TODAY THE AVERAGE AGE OF VETERANS IS military. Since the Civil War, they’ve taken part in Over 31,000 Native Americans ser ve in the Armed CHANGING armed conflicts as U.S. soldiers. In fact, the terms of Forces today. They continue to be active in the military, Currently, people aged 50 to 69 make up 42 surrender between the North and South were written serving all around the world. percent of the veteran population. By 2043, by Ely S. Parker, one of two American Indians to reach however, the proportion of veterans under the age the rank of brigadier general during the Civil War. After 9/11, a large number of newly enrolled soldiers of 50 will increase considerably, as will the number were Native Americans. of those over the age of 70. This means that the Earlier this year, the United States Government services offered to veterans will need to announced the construction of a $15 million memorial Approximately 140,000 veterans alive today are accommodate the needs of a more diverse celebrating Native American service members and Native American. population in terms of age. veterans in Washington, D.C. In honor of Veterans Day on November 11, here are some of their achievements. This Veterans Day, take a moment to remember the VETERANS ARE BECOMING MORE long-standing involvement of Native Americans in our ETHNICALLY DIVERSE WORLD WAR II nation’s military history. As the U.S. military becomes more diverse, it’s As many as 44,000 Native Americans joined the expected that the veteran population will exhibit military during World War II. They saw their first the same trend. The proportion of non-Hispanic engagement in the Pacific Theater and were involved white veterans is likely to fall to 64 percent in in many critical battles. Notably, they fought at Iwo 2043 from 78 percent in 2013. Jima, where the iconic picture of native soldier, Ira Hayes, raising the American flag with four of his fellow Since non-White veterans are disproportionately soldiers, was taken. affected by issues such as homelessness and lack of access to resources, it’ll be important for the In addition, Native American code talkers played a United States Department of Veterans Affairs to crucial role in the war effort. Native soldiers formed work with community leaders to help ensure their telephone squads and together they used their native well-being. languages to craft coded messages. In fact, the United States asked soldiers from a variety of tribes to develop Veterans of all genders, ages and ethnicity have secret combat communication systems. Their codes sacrificed a lot to keep our country safe. On were never broken. November 11, take a moment to thank them for their service. Sponsored By These Cameron Businesses

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The Cameron High School Marching Dragons pose for a photo after taking first place at the Northwest Missouri State Homecoming Marching Contest. Marching Dragons take NMSU Homecoming title Submitted The following CHS and CVMS Towell, 2nd chair euphonium; Arthur band students were selected to Qualman, 5th chair tuba; Lizzy On Saturday, October 26 the perform in one of the four Northwest Stamper, 1st alternate tuba; David Cameron Marching Dragons traveled Missouri All-District ensembles: Beasley, 3rd chair percussion option to Maryville Missouri to participate Northwest District Honor Band: 1 in the Northwest Missouri State Michelle Short, 1st alternate oboe; Northwest District Jazz Band: University homecoming parade. Emma Funk, 2nd chair bassoon; Noah Jaggars, 1st alternate guitar They had an outstanding perfor- Sadie Pelton, 2nd chair bass clarinet; Northwest District Middle School mance and received the following Annika Dickkut, 4th chair trombone; Band: Awards: Payton Dickkut, 8th chair trombone Kristi Morris, 4th chair flute; First Place Auxiliary, First Northwest District Concert Band: Emilie Vinyard, 1st chair oboe; Place Marching-Band, and Grand Emily Edwards, 3rd chair flute; Maddie Proctor, 1st chair clarinet; Champions Over All Hailee Williams, 5th chair flute; Shea Slatten, 7th chair clarinet; Then, on Saturday November 2nd Michelle Short, 1st chair oboe; Jeeya Patel, 12th chair clarinet numerous band students auditioned Mariah Anderson, 8th chair clarinet; for all District Band. Erica Stufflebean, 5th chair trumpet; Congratulations to all of the band Natali Huff, 4th chair horn; Kaitlynne students in their recent success!

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(Clockwise) ABOVE: Crows file into the YMCA by the hundreds. RIGHT: Livia Miller Photo by Heidi Bench dances with the cast of the CHS production of ‘Mamma Mia’ RIGHT CORNER: Aubree November Skies Lee makes a button with By Mike Hanrahan One of my favorite ballads is the “Wreck librarian Jaime Wilkins. of the Edmund Fitzgerald” by Gordon BOTTOM: Emma C-O Reporter [email protected] Lightfoot. It immortalizes a real-life trag- Qualman and Reagan edy when the ship sank in heavy weather in Loader get ready to On Monday, November 11th, we honor Lake Superior in November of 1976. The perform surgery on Haley our nation’s veterans, especially those who song mentions the month of November sev- Wilson for the Haunted made the ultimate sacrifice. They deserve eral times—“when the skies of November Hospital. our accolades. LEFT: turn gloomy”, “when the gales of November Abrey Bell gets Later in the month we will give thanks some candy at CHS came calling”, and “the wicked witch of No- for the blessings bestowed upon us. Giving vember”. Twenty-nine lives were lost. thanks is not something we do often enough. In addition to Veteran’s Day and Thanks- Whatever our circumstances, we still enjoy giving, November offers us “National Do- the gift of life, and the little things which nut Day”, “world kindness day”, “red planet give life meaning. day, and “Cookie Monster’s birthday!” And November is an unpredictable month. We of course we can’t forget “Black Friday” and can receive a few extra days of sunshine, or its frenzy of holiday shopping. we can feel the wrath of winter. We normally Of course, turkeys have little to celebrate! get a taste of both.

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It’s going to evened their record at 5-5 be a good game.” after throttling Central Cameron put up High School 51-22 and 48-unanswered points on will next face Savannah for the scoreboard to end the round two of the Missouri first half with Tye Speer State High School Athletic setting off a flurry of scores Association playoffs. with a 30-yard TD on a jet The Cameron became sweep, then set up a 16- the CHS team since 2013 yard TD reception from to win a postseason game, quarterback Ty Campbell to which came off a four- receiver Austin Fulton after turnover performance by picking off a screen pass the Dragons’ defense while at the Screaming Eagles running back Dom Hurst 21-yard line. Just second carried to offense for much into the second quarter of the game - breaking Hurst punched the ball the 1,000-yard-rushing into the end zone from 6 milestone with his 140- yards out, setting up his TD yard, two-TD performance with multiple double-digit Friday night. carries. An interception by “It was great. I’ve never defensive back Tanner Riley ABOVE: done it before. I feel great eventually set up Speer’s Bryson Speer returns an interception 60 yards for a touchdown against Central High School. BELOW: and there is nowhere else final TD of the game, this Cameron linebacker Camren Hedgpeth boots a 38-yard field goal. I would rather do it than time from 10 yards out on a to take the score to 41-0. here. I wanted it bad and jet sweep, all but sealing the victory before the midway the big boys got me there,” point of the second quarter. An interception by Tanner “It obviously pumped Riley set up another Hurst them up and got them TD, this time from 8 yards going,” Speer said. “It feels out. A 38-yard field goal good, but we’re just getting by Camren Hedgpeth, who started. We’re 1-0 and ready also racked up 10 solo to go kick Savannah’s butt tackles, took the score to … We just have to work as a 51-0 ending the night for team. We were missing a lot Cameron’s starters. of starters, our quarterback “I missed a few tackles (during Cameron’s 55-7 and could have had more, loss to Savannah). Now but we’re ready for next we’re all healthy and we week,” said Hedgpeth, who should win.” also showed his hands on a As Cameron’s offense trick pass play for 27 yards. scored at will, the defense “We worked on it two or held up their end by three times this week … preserving a shutout They tried to tackle me, until Cameron coach Jeff but I got a mean stiff arm. Wallace opted to his second Eventually they got me. I’m and third-string late in the not the fastest. (On the field third quarter. Following goal) I actually called for an 11-yard TD run by QB that one. I wanted to kick it Ty Campbell, cornerback and it was my first one in a Cameron running back Dom Hurst gets ahead of a Bryson Speer returned defender while breaking the 1,000-yard mark. an interception 60 yards See WIN on page 15 Lady Dragon wrestlers prepare for another successful season with first practice Monday By Jimmy Potts best fits their body type. Having wrestled Editor through the spring and summer, Herring said [email protected] she feels just where she needs to be so her cut will not be as drastic as others. Wrestling may have a history of being “The girls will not know their weight one of the most traditionally masculine classes yet, until after we do weight testing,” sports, but the Lady Dragons look to start a Herring said. “I’m pretty close to where new tradition in the programs second year. I was last year. I was going to try and go Monday the Lady Dragons joined their down a weight class, but I don’t think that’s male counterparts for the first wrestling happening.” practice of the season, bring with it a Herring set her personal goal for the grueling conditioning program all Lady season high, despite missing the cut at Dragons have come to expect. districts with a fourth-place finish in 2018. “It was fun. I’ve been wrestling the whole “I’m really hoping at least top five at year. Last year it was bad,” said Christina state. I got fourth at districts last year and Herring, who enters the season coming off ended up not making it to state,” Herring an appearance at nationals in Fargo, N.D. said. “The summer before my freshman year “I went to national duels first and I won a was the only summer I did not do it. I had couple of matches. When I went up to Fargo just moved. I was considering not doing it, for nationals, I went 0-4. It took a toll on but not making to to state definitely pushed my confidence, but I feel training over the me.” summer helped me get better for the season.” With a month away from the start of the While Herring excelled in the season, Coach Phil Limb said his focus until conditioning portion of the practice, other then will be conditioning and fundamentals. seemed to struggle in what some consider “Most of them are in bad shape from the one of the toughest practices in high school start. There is nothing you can compare to sports. Another aspect unique to high school wrestling,” Limb said. “You can run miles wrestling is the weight cutting component. and miles in cross country, but any cross High school programs use hydration tests country runner will tell you it’s nothing like to insure a healthy, stable weight cut as wrestling shape. It just works every muscle Hot off wrapping up the cross country season Saturday, Hannah Husch was back wrestlers aim for the weight class that in your body.” at it Monday as she works on single legs during the first day of wrestling practice. Thursday, November 7, 2019 Sports Citizen-Observer - 15 Foreman, Husch, Riddle race for glory in Columbia Saturday By Jimmy Potts Editor [email protected] PLATTE CITY — Senior Zoe Foreman, junior Tyler Husch and freshman Katelyn Riddle will compete on Missouri’s grandest stage after making the cross country state finals Saturday morning. “Going in we really had only one ranked in the top 15 and it’s nice coming out with three going to state,” Cameron assistant coach Ashley Kern said. “We have a freshman, which is awesome because she has several years ahead of her. Husch is good to see because he will be with us next year and it’s a good pretty much everyone is ABOVE: Freshman Katelyn Riddle gets encouragement way to see Zoe go her senior going to be running the same from CHS asst. coach Ashley Kern during last year so I’m pretty glad with pace no matter what.” Saturday’s district race in Platte City. how it all turned out.” Riddle surprised the BELOW: Junior Tyler Husch duels with Maryville’s Earning her third cross competition with 13th-place Chase Sims in the final stretch. country state appearance, after finishing under 21:45. Receiver Tye Speer trots into the end zone. Foreman finished ninth with The Lady Dragons nearly a time of 21:44. She remained punched their ticket to state in the front early, but faded as a team, but fell short as the course’s continuous despite a strong performance WIN______from page 14 rolling hills took their toll. from their pack runners, game. In practice, I’ve hit one from 47.” Despite finishing 1:15 off taking third behind champion The Dragons will next look to avenge a punishing the pace of district champion Smithville and runner-up St. 55-7 loss to Savannah in the district semifinals. The Olivia Littleton of Smithville, Pius. Junior Payton Dickkut Savages (8-2) will host come Friday’s game after Foreman said she plans to use took 29th with 22:07, out scoring their previous opponents, St. Pius X and her previous attempts at state followed by junior Haley Northeast Kansas City, 120-0 following a 28-14 loss to to her advantage Saturday in Wilson (32nd, 24:08), senior arch rival Maryville. Although the odds seem stacked Columbia. Kylie Graham (36th, 24:41) against the Dragons, Coach Wallace believes no one “I’m tired, cold and sore. and senior Hannah Husch should count Cameron out just yet. You really had to have guts (44th, 26:37). “We shouldn’t be too sore and we should be ready to to run it,” Foreman said. “It’s “I’m surprised … I go,” Wallace said. “We’re going to have a pretty good all hills, pretty much a mental crossed the line and I heard game plan this week for Savannah. I’ve already heard mile the entire time you’re my dad (Brett Riddle) yell them talking about it a little bit, but we’re going to play running. I definitely didn’t ‘you did it,’” Riddle said. “I with Husch leading the way about speed.” a good football game … We’re going to have to be a run as well as I was planning just had to tackle those hills. taking 13th with a time of Although not qualifying little bit more physical. We’re going to have to go into … I should run with them next That’s my strength. (For 18:08. Similar to Foreman, for state, the remaining this game ready to go physically, mentally – the whole time and aiming for them. state) I’m going to rest up and Husch remained in the front Dragons wrapped up ball of wax. We have to have it the whole four quarters. There is more of a risk now definitely take any advice I only to fade and regain his the season with solid It’s going to take a tremendous effort, but I think they’re this year. You see the same can from Zoe.” footing in the final stretch – performances with senior ready.” people each year and you In boys’ competition, the going neck-and-neck with Thomas Wilhelm taking 30th Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. know how to run it because Dragons took seventh overall Maryville senior Chase Sims with a time of 20:15, followed into the final straightaway. by freshman Deacon Bell “I thought, I might as well (51st, 21:24), sophomore go all out,” Husch said. “I Jaden Tuttle (57th, 21:52) stood behind people I knew. and junior Jacob Bryant JP I was in it, but I gunned it all (58th, 21:58). out to get first and it’s not all

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A Missouri track. athletic teenager was playing volleyball family’s ‘Thanksgiving’ will come a bit 2017 also proved to be a very successful and soccer one week and was sent to see earlier this month on November 17th as year for the many COTA Miracle Makers an abdominal specialist the next. We had they celebrate their daughter’s two-year who quickly got to work raising funds for never even heard of the Children’s Organ ‘transplantaversary’ and remember with transplant-related expenses. In a seemingly Transplant Association (COTA), but in a gratitude the selfless family who donated short amount of time, these dedicated very short amount of time COTA became their loved one’s life-saving organ. A week friends and family members raised more our source of hope. Having to raise money to later the Fitzmaurice’s large Thanksgiving than $185,000 for COTA in honor of keep your child alive is the most humbling table will be surrounded by loved ones who Team Reilly F. With the family’s immense circumstance we have ever found ourselves truly embrace the essence of gratitude. stressors surrounding Reilly’s need for a in. We do not know what the future holds, Reilly Fitzmaurice of St. Louis, Missouri, new liver, this was definitely a ray of hope but we are so grateful to know COTA will was in the middle of her 7th grade soccer for the Fitzmaurices. be with us each step of the way … for a season in October 2016 when she, and her “COTA provided a way for people to help lifetime.” parents, Amy and Brian, noticed something during these difficult days of waiting,” said Reilly’s post-transplant life is starting was wrong. Reilly missed almost a week of Amy and Brian. “Our friends and family to look like her pre-transplant life. She has school that month complaining that she just members were feeling helpless and COTA returned to school and has resumed many did not feel well and was running a low- became the perfect way people could plug of her favorite activities including shopping grade fever. Amy and Brian assumed she in and make a life-saving difference. We felt for clothes and spending time with her was fighting a flu bug. She started feeling helpless, too, because we were not able to friends and many brothers and sister. There a little better and returned to school on help our daughter. COTA gave us peace of are some days this teenager feels tired and a Friday and played in her team’s soccer mind in very important ways.” other days she feels great but gets tired of game that evening. But over the weekend COTA Teen Reilly Fitzmaurice, Liver Amy and Brian will never forget the her mom asking her how she is feeling. she started struggling to take deep breaths Transplant Recipient elation they felt on November 16, 2017, When asked what her hope for the future and her parents noticed how enlarged her when The Call came -- a new liver was is, Reilly said, “To live life to the fullest. To midsection had become. The family’s COTA’s model shifts the responsibility for available for Reilly. She received her life- take life one day at a time and continue to pediatrician was called on Monday. An fundraising to a community team of trained saving liver transplant at St. Louis Children’s get healthier and stronger each day. And to appointment was made on Tuesday (October volunteers. On November 1, 2016, Brian on November 17th. always remember to be grateful.” 26th) and the doctor, who was immediately called COTA’s 800 number and several The Rally for Reilley Facebook page This year the Fitzmaurice Thanksgiving concerned with her enlarged spleen, ordered weeks later, their formal agreement to shared this update for their many followers, table will be full of grateful people and their blood work to be done. become a COTA family was received at the “We just talked to the chief surgeon with Thanksgiving blessing will likely include a Reilly presented several diagnostic organization’s Indiana, headquarters. Reilly’s transplant team. She said the chorus of thanks for Reilly’s donor angel for challenges to many medical professionals Reilly was added to the liver transplant surgery went well and Reilly did well during whom they are forever grateful. who were consulted with over the coming waiting list in December. According to the procedure. Happy Thanksgiving Fitzmaurice Family weeks. More tests were done and more blood Brian, it took a couple of months to get her They are in the process of closing the from your COTA Family! was drawn. Then came the shocking news. listed for a new liver due to complications incision and should be done around 10 A liver specialist who had been called in to with the family’s medical insurance, which p.m. After Reilly gets out of surgery she For more information about the review the test results told Amy and Brian they were not allowed to change until the will remain sedated and be in the ICU for Children’s Organ Transplant Association that Reilly’s liver was completely scarred month of December. the next 48 hours. The first 48 hours are (COTA), or to find a COTA family in your and would not be able to heal itself. Reilly On February 9, 2017, a COTA fundraising the most critical for monitoring Reilly’s area, please email [email protected]. was diagnosed with Autoimmune Hepatitis specialist travelled to St. Louis to train recovery from surgery and initial phases Cirrhosis. With this disease something the volunteers for the COTA campaign in of healing from the liver transplant. Thank triggers the body’s immune system and the honor of Team Reilly F. COTA is a 501(c)3 you everyone for your prayers, supportive body responds by attacking its own liver and charity so all contributions to COTA are messages and well wishes!” eventually destroying it. Reilly’s enlarged tax deductible to the fullest extent of the Brian and Amy will never forget the donor abdomen was a result of her enlarged spleen law, and COTA funds are available for a family who gave them the ultimate gift by and from another complication of liver lifetime of transplant-related expenses. saving Reilly’s life. They are cirrhosis called ascites. This group of family members and friends, also extremely grateful for Reilly needed a life-saving liver transplant i.e. COTA Miracle Makers, quickly got to COTA. They said, “We are and she needed it soon. Seemingly overnight work organizing fundraisers to help with blessed in many ways, and Reilly went from being a healthy and vibrant mounting transplant-related expenses. we will always be grateful athlete to a child who needed an organ 2017 was a challenging year for the transplant to live. The entire Fitzmaurice Fitzmaurice family. They were juggling family was in a state of disbelief including busy, sports-filled lives of their six other older brothers Evan, Cameron and Brendan children (some of them playing college and younger siblings Brian Jr., Donovan and sports a distance from home) while trying McKenzie. to keep their family business running and “As a family our lives were turned upside balancing all of this with Reilly’s medical When Integrity Meets Quality down with Reilly’s sudden diagnosis,” said needs, periodic infections, appointments and 660-646-0311 medications. Due to her health status while & Straight Cut Set-Up Amy. “We were also shocked by the fact that Specialists we would likely have to raise money to help pay for the Seamless Guttering, A-1 Leaf Guard, CHI Shane L. Harkins medical costs our medical Overhead Door, LiftMaster-Chamberlain Owner/Operator insurance would not cover.” Sales & Service Sales-Transport-Installation Brian spent some Operator Sales, Installation & Service. 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“Journalist, Stalker, what’s the difference?” November 7, 2019 1022 S. Chestnut, Cameron, Missouri 64429 Volume 89/ Issue 9 CHS students bring twist to Trunk or treat Candy Gardner in high school,” Senior Maddie working together, the staff was screens in the classroom and hotel Transylvania in the back- Thogmartin said. working with the students, the scared people. They also had ground, the Drama Department Junior Student Council officers came administration was communi- members spread out on tables had a dance party with stu- CHS Student Council orga- up with the trunk or treat that in- cating with the students. So not to look like psychiatric patients dents where they played their nized their first annual Trunk cluded all of the organizations only do I think that it not only with chemical burns. Advisor show music and showed the or Treat in the high school on in Cameron High School. Stu- benefited the community but Mrs. Mandy Klenk came up kids their dance routines and Thursday Oct. 31 from 5-7pm. dent Council Treasurer Katie everyone that helped.” with the idea of wanting to do a taught them the moves and the Seventeen Organizations Rooney sent out emails to the Organizations decorated their Haunted Hospital and had the National Honors society had participated in the Trunk or organization sponsors inform- doors from 3-5 p.m. In Mrs. students decorate the rooms. a game where the kids would Treat, however the weather ing them about the event with Jody Henderson’s class, the “I enjoyed spending time with reach in several black box that moved the Trunk to the hall- the sign up deadline on Thurs- Family Career and Community the chapter and seeing every- were labeled “Worms” “Eye- ways of the high school. Rath- day October 24. Leaders of America (FCCLA) one’s reactions as they went balls” and “Maggots” that was er than decorating a trunk in “I just think it gives an op- passed out rice crispy treats, through and some of it they filled with items like spaghetti, the student parking lot, the or- portunity to kids who maybe oreo balls designed like eye- were terrified but others were overcooked rice, and peeled ganizations decorated a door don’t celebrate Halloween any- balls, sugar cookies and pret- shocked like wow they really grapes. and handed out candy in the more because of the dangers zels. Henderson’s Food Sci- pulled this off,” Junior Haley Student Council decorated warmth of the building. of it they still got to celebrate. ence classes made the snacks Wilson said. the hallways for Halloween as “I think it was just a good There’s a student to high school for the members to pass out. FFA created a farmlike en- well as the trunk or treat. Stu- way to bring the whole commu- interaction which really good, HOSA prepared a “Haunted vironment for the students and dents decorated the hallways nity together, having all the kids they love talking to high school- Hospital” where trick or treat- gave out a variety of soda to with spiders hanging from the in one place and visiting the ers we’re kind of like their idols,” ers walked through and expe- the students, Interact handed ceiling, posters and handprints high school especially and the Senior Carolyn Estes said, “and rienced the fear of Halloween out popcorn and candy, the on the floor to help direct the different organizations, definite- when the organizations came on three levels based on age. Cameron Marching Dragons parents and kids to their next ly opened some kids eyes to together to host the event, it Throughout the hospital, HOSA organized an event of musical destination. the array of activities there are was just all of the organizations members hid between the black chairs and played the movie CHS Band students earn district honors Saturday Michelle Short I only had to focus on little Alternate-oboe. These five and Seniors Short-oboe and a lot of the time we compare Senior things,” said Junior Annika students will get the oppor- Kaitlynn Towell-euphonium. our team’s performance, Dickkut. tunity to audition again in Then Sophomore Noah Jag- how we do as a group, and Thirty CHS and CVMS After a lot of time and December for the chance to gars earned First Alternate so it’s nice to showcase in- band students competed hard work, nineteen stu- be in the Missouri All-State on guitar for the District Jazz dividuals. It gives those that at St. Joseph Central High dents earned a spot in one Band. Band. work really really hard out- School for the Northwest of the All-District bands. Students who earned a From the middle school side of school a chance to Missouri All-District Band on Making the All-District Hon- spot in the All-District Con- Kristi Morris-flute, Emi- be recognized for that hard November 2. or Band are students; Soph- cert Band are; Freshmen lie Vinyard-oboe, Maddie work,” said band director “ I’ve been preparing omore Emma Funk-Bas- Emily Edwards-flute, Ma- Proctor-clarinet, Shea Slat- Clint Kubala. since the summer. I played it soon, Juniors Annika riah Anderson-clarinet, Ar- ten-clarinet, and Jeeya Pa- Students who earned a enough that coming into the Dickkut-trombone, Payton thur Qualman-tuba, Sopho- tel-clarinet made the District district band rating will per- school year I could already Dickkut-trombone, Seniors mores Hailee Williams-flute, Middle School Band. form a concert Saturday De- play half of each etude pret- Sadie Pelton-bass clarinet, Natali Huff-horn, Junior “It’s a way to show off cember 14 at Platte County ty well and by November and Michelle Short as First Erica Stufflebean-trumpet, their personal work because High School. Hosa Week brings science to the forefront of CHS ed with the dress up day themes umented HOSA chapters on the High School who is the Missou- getting to see the progress that Maggie Wisecup and then discussed Penny Wars Fundraising Leaderboard have ri HOSA State Secretary. She all of the state HOSA is going to Junior as our method of donation. It’s raised a total of $47, 586.91. is coming to CHS to talk to the acceive, and to see us be a part important to use this week to The Cameron HOSA Chapter is students about leadership and of it is really fun. It’s important The CHS HOSA Health Pro- celebrate HOSA because it is a hosting their own Penny Wars team building among our chap- to celebrate HOSA because the fessionals Chapter celebrated very important program. A lot of throughout the school. Each ter. members put in a lot of work and their efforts with HOSA Week. us in the program would like to Dragon Time was given a bag “HOSA week is really a time effort, and do a lot of cool things, The week entails dress up be in the health field in the fu- to fill with money, and at the end that everybody in the chapter but it is important to appreciate days, a guest speaker, fund- ture, and it is great to recognize of the week, whoever raised the gets to bond as well as reach the members and to acknowl- raising, and their annual Junior the people who work for that most money won either a pizza out into our school a lot more edge all of the hard work they Scientist event. The dress up achievement. Personally, I am or ice cream party in their class than we normally do and get oth- do. I am most excited about get- days are Monday: Future Ca- excited to see how many peo- purchased by the HOSA Chap- ers to participate. I was on the ting to dress in my khaki Slacks reer Day, Tuesday: Colony Col- ple dress up for the spirit days ter. If you would like to donate committee for HOSA Week and because they are comfortable. ors, Wednesday: Wear scrubs, this week, because we are try- money to the NPCF outside of we picked the days and got the HOSA Week definitely makes us Thursday: Freshman t-shirts ing to involve not only the HOSA the school, you can donate on change wars approved, as well more visible to the student body (the class t-shirt they received Chapter, but the entire school,” the website nationalpcf.org you as make the fliers and get the because we are all dressed up their first year of biomed), and HOSA Week Committee Chair- can donate through the website information out to the Dragon for the week, and we encourage Friday: Gold Out. man Hailey Bridges said. or sign up to be an ambassador, Time teachers. A lot of inspira- them to dress up with us. Hope- “The purpose of HOSA week The entire HOSA Organization like the Cameron HOSA Chap- tion for the spirit days came from fully, this week raises the spirits is to try and get people more chooses a foundation every two ter, and inform more people other chapters and think we had of HOSA members. The hope of aware of not just biomed, but years to raise money for. This about the foundation. done in the past. We tried to mix the week is to make the mem- HOSA in general. We are also is year two of HOSA supporting On Tuesday, the students things up and make them more bers see that they are in a com- making an effort to raise money the National Pediatric Cancer organized a guest speaker af- group oriented this year, which I munity. My personal goal for this for the National Pediatric Can- Foundation. Their slogan is to ter school for any HOSA mem- think is going to be really fun. We week is to get all of the seniors cer Foundation, which is the “Knock Out Pediatric Cancer”. bers who would like to join. The are working to raise money for to dress up for the week,” Senior foundation of choice for HOSA. According to the National Pedi- speaker is Hallie Holst, a high the NPCF, and that’s really ex- Advisor Michelle Short said. To organize the week, we start- atric Cancer Foundation, all doc- school student from Kearney citing, getting to give back, and November 7, 2019 The Tank Volume 89/Issue 9/Page 2 Thursday, November 7, 2019 Citizen-Observer - 19 Football win advances team to another round Cyrus Roe Kaydan Brownas able to Junior get a rushing touchdown but missed PAT. Another rushing touchdown made The Cameron Dragons by Ty Speer, Hedgepeth had a home districts game PAT. Campbell with a rush- against Central Academy ing touchdown, Hedgpeth of Excellence. The Drag- PAT. Bryson Speer with a ons with another victory Pick 6 making the score the score being 51-22. 40-0, Hedgpeth PAT. Dom- The Dragons continued inic Hurst scored a rushing on to districts because of touchdown and Hedgepeth their Friday night victory PAT. For the last two quar- on Oct. 25. The football ters Hedgepeth was able team will continue to prac- to make a field goal. tice though their season is “This is my first year not yet over. of playing football, and “The boys once again for my first year it’s been showed the people in the a pretty good season not crowds what they are only for me but it’s been a made of and have worked good season for all of us. so hard for. The boys had It’s also been cool that my another outstanding night Photo by Amy Moore first year of playing foot- leading the ball, making Ian Riley carries the ball through some rough territory. The Dragons have earned at least one post-season ball we were able to win game against the Savannah Savages on Nov. 8 at Savannah. stops, and getting extra ing could lead to a bright football,” Coach Wallace to throw two touchdowns our first district game. We points. With the work the future for the Dragons and said. with Camren Hedgepeth hope to be able to win our boys and the coaches has the Seniors that could lead During the first quarter PAT. The second quarter next district game,” Nick put on this field and train- up to a scholarship for Tyler Campbell was able Dragons took the field, Helmich said. Three X-Country Dragons advance to state meet Joy Collins able you have get uncom- ber 9. This event will take Junior fortable with being comfort- place in Colombia, Mo. The able,” Foreman said. runners will leave CHS the The Cameron Dragons The Boys Varsity Cross morning before State Com- Cross Country team com- Country team that compet- petitions on Friday, Novem- peted in the Class 3 Divi- ed at Districts consisted of ber 8 to travel the four hour sion 8 Districts at Platte Seniors Thomas Wilhelm, long drive from home. County on Saturday, Nov. Juniors Tyler Husch, Caden “I’m really proud of these 2. Hanrahan and Jacob Bry- three young runners here The 2019-20 CHS Girls ant, Sophomore Samual that have qualified for it. Not Varsity Cross Country team Smith and Jaden Tuttle, just that but also the whole that ran at Districts consist- and Freshman Deccan team. I think we’ve ran a ed of Seniors Zoe Fore- Bell. The Boys Varsity team pretty solid year overall. man, Hannah Husch and placed eighth with a score To run cross country is not Kylie Graham, Junior Haley of 183. Together the team something a lot of people Wilson and Payton Dick- ran a time of 1:43:13.40 aren’t willing to do. It’s just kut, and Freshman Kate- with an average time of not easy to put in the miles lyn Riddle. The girls team 20:38.68. and the time. Just a big earned third place with 111 “It kinda feels awkward thank you to everyone who points and a total time of being the only one going Photo by Joy Collins has been on the team this From the left, State-bound Cross Country runners are Junior Tyler Hus- 1:56:29.60 and an average to state. I wish other guys year and a huge congrats ch, Senior Zoe Foreman and Freshman Katelyn Riddle. time of 23:17.92. could too. I know that my to these three on making it place with the time of of 18:08.4, beating his last “Training is definitely hard work paid off, espe- down there,” Coach Dickkut 21:44.7 and Riddle earned personal record of 18:18. one of the biggest things cially since I beat another said. thirteenth place with the These runners qualified you have to focus on. Every personal record with a time time of 22:07.1. On the and have the opportunity to practice does matter and if of 18:08,” Tyler Husch said. boys team Husch earned compete in State Competi- you’re just staying comfort- Foreman earned ninth thirteenth place with a time tions on Saturday, Novem- Red Ribbon Week brings awareness to CHS The Jaden Miller giving them information, the and teachers wore neon col- was organized by the dis- more information you have ors and sunglasses, Thurs- trict wide school counseling Junior at your fingertips, the better day ‘Hocus Pocus drug and team which includes; Mrs. Tank Red Ribbon Week is a na- you can make decisions for bully free is our focus’ where Ryals from elementary, Mrs. tionwide campaign where yourself because at the end students in the elementary Wolfe from CIS, Ms. Mc- students learn about the of the day you have to make wore their halloween cos- Daniel from CVMS and Mr. effects of drugs and alco- the choice. If we can provide tumes to school and high Burkes and Mrs. Henry from Student Staff hol and how to make safe information that is unbiased school wore orange and CHS. Together they invent- Joy Collins choices about unknown and scientific, students can black, and Friday ‘My future ed the dress up day ideas Candy Gardner substances. CHS participat- take that information and is GOLDEN’ where students and ideas for announce- Jaden Mille ed in Red Ribbon Week Oct. do with it what they will but wore black and gold. ments. Cyrus Roe 29- Nov. 1 by having dress hopefully they are going to “We are doing dress up “I feel like the better ed- Michelle Short up days and making morn- make the smart choice by days which believe it or not, ucation students are on the Maggie Wisecup ing announcements about having that information,” at the highschool level, is consequences of drug us- drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Guidance Counselor Lacey still very fun. The students age it encourages them to “Red Ribbon Week affects Henry said. and staff have done a won- make safe choices. I’d like Advisor high schoolers because it is The dress up days in- derful job participating in us to focus on education, Melissa A. Robinson very hard to educate them. If clude; Tuesday ‘Are you that,” CHS Administrative information and preven- we tell them not to do some- REDy to be drug free’ wear Assistant Maggie Kearns tion,” CHS Librarian Tanya thing, they would want to do red, Wednesday ‘Too bright said. O’Boyle said. it anyway. I try to focus on for drugs’ where students CHS Red Ribbon Week 20 - Citizen-Observer Kid’s Corner Thursday, November 7, 2019 Thursday, November 7, 2019 Classifieds Citizen-Observer - 21 A Work In Progress­ support­ group for any type ­of addic­ ­ Advertising Deadlines tion. Every­ Tues­day at 7 p.m. at PETS & Cameron Shopper Friends in Christ Church, 402 SUPPLIES Classifieds A Section Deadline - Fridays, 9:45 a.m. N. 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Regu­ ­lar clinics­ BOARD­ING & SA­LON Farmers Services ...... 297 Jewelry ...... 402 Income Property ...... 560 Horseshoeing ...... 687 Trenching ...... 795 month­ly in Cam­er­on, Plat­ Public Notices ...... 101 Farm Miscellaneous ...... 299 Lawn Mowers ...... 405 Commercial Property ...... 563 Insulation, Siding ...... 688 TV/VCR Repair ...... 797 816-632-9429 tsburg & Lathrop.­ Call Clinton­ 201-250 301-350 Lawn Supplies ...... 408 Houses for Sale ...... 566 Insurance Services ...... 692 Typing - Resumes ...... 800 or 816-449-3917. Medical Supplies ...... 411 Wanted, Real Estate ...... 569 Interior Decorating ...... 695 Upholstery, Carpet, Drapes 803 Coun­ty Health De­part­ment State Li­censed, Announcements Employment Internet/Computer Serv...... 698 Miscellaneous ...... 414 Mobile Homes ...... 573 Vacuum Sales, Repairs ...... 809 now 816-539-2144. EOE. Climate Con­trolled. 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Special Notices ...... 213 Situations Wanted ...... 316 Wanted to Buy ...... 432 Adoption Services ...... 601 Masonry & Concrete ...... 713 Personal Watercraft ...... 826 FARMERS Tickets ...... 216 Positions Wanted ...... 319 Wearing Apparel ...... 435 Air & Duct Cleaning ...... 607 Meat Processing ...... 714 Boats, Marine Supplies ...... 829 Mon. Wed. Fri. & Sat. 12pm; Amusements, Events ...... 222 Childcare ...... 322 Air Services ...... 610 Miscellaneous Services ...... 716 Campers & Trailers ...... 832 Tues. & Thurs. 7pm; Sun. Vacations, Resorts ...... 225 Care for Elderly ...... 325 451-475 Alterations & Sewing ...... 616 Moving ...... 719 Airplanes ...... 835 5pm. Open meetings­ Wed. MARKET Schools-Instruction ...... 228 Employment Opportunities 328 Financial Antiques & Restorations ..... 619 Music Instruction ...... 721 Recreational Vehicles ...... 837 & last Sun. of every­ month Lost Items/Pets ...... 231 Miscellaneous ...... 331 Appliance Repair ...... 622 Novelties & Spec. Gifts ...... 725 Miscellaneous ...... 838 Found Items/Pets ...... 234 with potluck at 4pm. Contact­ Antiques ...... 351 Business Opportunities ...... 451 Auctioneers ...... 623 Nursing, Rest Homes ...... 728 851-900 291- Hay, Straw Miscellaneous ...... 237 Money to Loan ...... 454 Beauty & Barber Shops ...... 628 Odd Jobs ...... 731 Bill 816-632-1896 or Gary & 351-450 Miscellaneous ...... 455 Bicycle, Motorcycle Repair . 631 Office Equipment ...... 734 Automotive Kathie 816-288-0711 (TFN) 251-275 Big round bales, clover and Merchandise Bookkeeping, Taxes ...... 634 Painting & Papering ...... 737 Auto Parts ...... 851 HUNT­ING­TON’S DIS­EASE Pets & Supplies 501-550 Carpentry & Remodeling .... 637 Pest Control ...... 743 Auto Services ...... 854 grass. $65 per bale. Net Do you know someone with Appliances ...... 352 Rentals Catering/Food Services ...... 640 Pet Services ...... 746 Classic - Antique ...... 857 wrapped. Call Mike Earley at Small Animals ...... 251 Hunt­ing­ton’s Dis­ease? Auctions ...... 354 Childcare & Services ...... 643 Photography ...... 749 Cars - Domestic ...... 863 816-724-1572. (TFN) Dogs ...... 252 Bicycles ...... 357 Apartment, Furnished ...... 501 Cleaning - Comm/Home ...... 646 Piano Tuning & Repair ...... 752 Cars - Import ...... 866 North­west Mis­souri has a Cats ...... 253 Building Materials ...... 360 Apartments, Unfurnished ... 504 Clocks, Watches, Jewelry ... 649 Plumbing, Sewer Service .... 755 Motorcycles ...... 869 sup­port group that meets the 18 big bales this years grass hay Registered Pets ...... 254 Business Equipment ...... 363 Duplexes ...... 507 Computer Services ...... 651 Printing Services ...... 758 Vans, Equipment ...... 872 2nd Mon­day of each month Miscellaneous Pets ...... 257 Collectibles ...... 366 Mobile Homes ...... 510 Courier/Delivery Service ...... 652 Rental Services ...... 761 Trucks ...... 875 $700 Call 632-2230 1 /2 miles Grooming & Supplies ...... 260 Computers ...... 369 Houses ...... 513 Elderly Services ...... 654 Roofing ...... 764 Sports Utility Vehicle ...... 876 at Lib­er­ty Hos­pi­tal (en­trance south of hospital on Jones Rd. Kennels/Pet Sitters ...... 263 Construction Equipment ..... 372 Want to Rent ...... 516 Electrical Services ...... 655 Saddle & Tack ...... 767 Farm Trucks ...... 878 next to dia­ ­ly­sis cli­nic) at 7 pm. (11/12) Horses & Ponies ...... 266 Electronics ...... 375 Roommates ...... 519 Entertainment Services ...... 658 Sewing Machine Repair ...... 768 Motor Homes ...... 881 You are not alone. Call Becky Firearms ...... 378 Sleeping Rooms ...... 522 Excavating Services ...... 661 Shoe Repair ...... 770 Trailers, 5th Wheels ...... 884 Small Square bales grass hay 276-300 at 816-592-0950 ques­tions. Flooring, Carpet ...... 380 Office Space ...... 525 Fencing ...... 664 Snow Removal ...... 773 Campers, Shells ...... 889 $4; Brome $5; 1st cut Alfalfa Farmers Market Flowers, Plants, Trees ...... 381 Business Property ...... 528 Financial Services ...... 667 Storage ...... 776 Miscellaneous ...... 894 (TFN) Fuel, Oil, Coal, Wood ...... 384 Farms & Farmland ...... 531 Firearm Repair ...... 670 Swimming Pools, Spas ...... 779 Wanted to Buy ...... 899 Life Recovery $5. Call Otis Marshall 816-261- Farm Equipment ...... 276 Furnaces, Heating Stoves ... 387 551-600 Flooring, Carpet Install ...... 671 Taxidermy ...... 781 Faith based support for 6941 (12/17) Farm Supplies ...... 279 Furniture ...... 388 Furniture Repair ...... 673 Tattoos ...... 782 overcoming adversities. Livestock ...... 282 Garage Sales ...... 389 Real Estate Health & Fitness ...... 676 Taxi Services ...... 785 299- Farm Miscellaneous Poultry & Supplies ...... 285 Good Things to Eat ...... 390 Health Care ...... 679 Sat. 10 am, Cross­roads Youth Build­ing, 919 N Har­ris St, Cattlemen new heavy iron Ad Payment: We accept cash, Cam­er­on. For more in­fo call checks, and credit cards. When corral panels, $60. We also By Fax: By Email: 816-724-3027 (TFN) have Accessories. Free Place an ad… paying by phone, please have credit 816-632-4508 [email protected] NARC­OT­ICS replacement if anything gets card ready. When faxing your ad, ANON­Y­MOUS: By Phone: Busy? Take advantage after 5 damaged. 816-507-3116 or include your credit card number. pm & on weekends & email us. Sundays @ 6:30pm 816-898-0234 (TFN) By Mail: We’ll call back for confirmation. 116 W. 4th St., Camer­ ­on. 816-632-6543 Custom combining corn and Hours: Mon. - Fri. Classified Adv. On Line: Meeting room, main floor, www.mycameronnews.com Old School. 800-561-2250 beans. Trucking Ava Sunny 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. P. O. Box 498 UKC ANA help line.(TFN) Acres Farms-Dillion Knight Cameron, MO 64429 COMBO SPECIAL $37.75 PREG­NANT? 816-592-1615 (11/28) BREAST FEED­ING? ONE WEEK ONLY Figures to be Combo Special runs in 4 issues of the Cameron Shopper and 4 issues of the Citizen- Have a child un­der 5? Only One Week Only. Runs In Both The Cameron Observer. No refunds available with this You need Wic! Receive­ $ .72 vouch­ers for for­mu­la, milk, EMPLOYMENT $ .25 Shopper and Citizen-Observer. 25 words or special. We will gladly stop ad if you give us a less, 25¢ a word after. per4 issue call. 25 words or less, 25¢ a word after. cheese, and more. 11 Payment is needed before ad will run. Payment is needed before ad will run. Reg­u­lar clinics­ month­ly. Call Cald­well Coun­ty Health 310 - Help Wanted De­pt. 816-586-2311. Or Clinton County Health AA OF GAL­LA­TIN Help wanted- Handyman, must 210 - Card of Thanks Open Meet­ing Wed­. Nights, Dept.816-539-2144. EOE. know a little about carpentry PUBLIC 6 - 8 pm, 1207 S. Clay. 7th Day ATTENTION (TFN) and painting. 816-405-4011 I would like to thank two of the Advent Church. CLASSIFIED (TFN) NOTICES 222 - Amusements, nicest women who helped me Call Richard O. 660-605-0339 CUSTOMERS Mirabile C-1 School District (TFN) Events after my slip and fall on Nov. WE NOW REQUIRE has an immediate opening for 101 - Public Notices 2nd at McDonalds . none of PAYMENT ON ADS “Grateful Heart Concert” Nov. a Paraprofessional for grades the other people even looked BEFORE THEY CAN 20th at 6:30pm Crossroads 1-4. You may contact Mr. Troy LIEN SALE: Contents of my direction. Nice people do Assembly of God 919 Stemberger at troystemberger@ storage unit(s) to be sold on RUN. WE ACCEPT exist! Thank you from Rebecca N. 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U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION EOE 22 - Citizen-Observer Thursday, November 7, 2019 Classifieds 2X2s for November 3, 2019 (all statewides unless noted) PRE-CAST CONCRETE Shipping/ Cellars & septic tanks, feed bunks, bumper Receiving Clerk blocks & steps. Call 816- 238-6650 (TFN) Mr. Dell Foods in Kearney, MO has an immediate opening for a Shipping/Receiving Clerk. Must 432 - Wanted To Buy have experience in Shipping/Receiving and excellent SIL­VER & GOLD COINS EMPLOYMENT / JOB TRAINING MISCELLANEOUS organizational skills. Duties will include, but not limited Den­tal gold, gold mountings,­ to loading and unloading trucks, organizing freezer sterl­ing sil­ver, old watches­ & AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Get FAA How Will The World Be Different and dock areas and completing necessary paperwork. di­a­monds. High­est cash price approved hands on Aviation training. When Christ Returns? Free Subcription paid. Ju­nior San­dy 816-390- Benefits and 401(k) Plan available. 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PLUS Senior & Military Discounts. Call call 816-632-8558 for 1-844-713-4600 kitchen cabinets/counters, housecleaning jobs. Call additional information. (TFN) WANENMACHER’S TULSA ARMS etc. Call 816-878-7887 afternoons 816-649-6186 SHOW. Free appraisals. Bring your guns! (TFN) (11/12) SENIOR LIVING www.TulsaArmsShow.com 331 - Miscellaneous RENTALS HELP WANT­ED: MEDICAL/MEDICATIONS Get Paid to care for your loved ones at Jokers­ Wild Truck Wash 28 year old Cleaning Business home.Medicaid required. 314-375-6602 816-724-4231. (TFN) looking for more work. Businesses or Homes. Cameron, Full Spectrum, CBD Rich Hemp Oil. www.helpfulhandsinhomecare.com Help Wanted: Cameron R-I Hamilton, Winston Area. Willow Brook Apt Known to help reduce stress & anxiety, School District Life Skills MANY long time references. 1 Bdrm. • 2 Bdrms. • Studios improve sleep, manage chronic pain. Lab A PLACE FOR MOM. 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Mulch, Riv­er Rock, Boulders.­ CALL Today for Your FREE Quote. 888- DISH Network $59.99 For 190 Channels! Help wanted - Baldwin Tur­ney Mini Quar­ry Available Now-2 Bedroom 490-6301 Add High Speed Internet for ONLY $19.95/ Maintenance. Please call 816- 816-248-2523 (TFN) apartment. New carpet, new month. Call Today for $100 Gift Card! Best 632-8558 (TFN) paint, no pets. Call 816-215- VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! Cut your Value & Technology. Wanted in home help needed for 414 - Miscellaneous Items 6968 (TFN) drug costs! SAVE $$! 50 Pills for $99.00. disabled gentleman. Cleaning, FREE Installation. Call 1-888-356-5668 Cameron- 2 bedroom 1 bath, shopping, laundry, cooking, PT NEW PRODUCTS: Aluminum FREE Shipping! 100 Guaranteed and (some restrictions apply) appliances, W/D, No pets, position. Must pass background Seamless Gutters; Workman Discreet. CALL 1-888-553-0506 Fencing & Construction. Lester recently remodeled. $525. Call check. In Cameron 816-284- Building Systems; County Marilyn at 816-724-1103 for 5971. (11/7) Estate Fence. AG-Commercial- more info (11/14) Looking for housekeeping and Horse. 30 yrs. exp. Call Gary. Off: 660-535-6112 Cell: 816- 3 bedroom, 2 bath, NO steps, appliance person. Please apply 507 - Duplexes one car garge, fireplace, no pets in person at Surestay Hotel 387-3929. (TFN) DUPLEX FOR LEASE: 3 BR, $825 per mo. Call Allen at 816- Cameron. (TFN) Fast cash. Wanted guns, 2 BA, 7 closets, 2 car gar., 271-3580 (TFN) Cameron Greens gold, silver, etc. Largest gun dishwasher, garbage disposal, Taking applications designed 1000 N Harris • Cameron, MO 64429 selection in the area. Trades deck, Lrg. rooms, W/D hookup. for seniors in mind. 2 Bdrm welcome, lay-a-way available. Holly Hock Dr. Cameron. No 1 1/2 bth sunroom, walk in Come have a look. R&R Pawn, pets. $700/mo. Call 816-724- shower, appliances, 1 car FOR RENT Cameron 816-632-1787 (TFN) 0696 or 816-273-7808 (TFN) garage, no steps. Lawn care and snow removal provided. Lease $1000 month 816-365-9741 1 Bedroom Apartments Available (TFN) Water, sewer and trash is provided. For Rent-2 bdrm, 1 ba, at 204 Clifton Dr., Cameron. Newly Contact Rachel @ 660-247-2996 remodeled, laundry in unfin. basement, 1 car garage NO Crossword Answers PETS. $725 mo. Yard work 4 bedroom, 2 bath, Red Roof Dr.Cameron Pay based on provided 816-316-0599 (TFN) Inn is hiring Part/Full time experience. Competitive wages. qualified housekeepers please 1 car garage. All electric. No apply in person at 501 Northland Interested in a step in bath/shower?…

Call 816 288 0605 Thursday, November 7, 2019 2X2s for November 3, 2019Citizen-Observer (all statewides - 23 unless noted) 2X2s for November 3, 2019 (all statewides unless noted) Classifieds 7+ acres, Zoned Residential, outside Cameron city limits, Sale Barn Rd & Louise Dr. 80 x 200 Lake Lot For Sale! Utilities available. EXP Realty 816-217-8187 or [email protected] At Lake (11/14) 10 acre and 7 acre parcels Viking. Lot inside Cameron city limits on Lake Viking Marine H Bob Griffin, south of Hwy 36. For sale by owner, email to #2261B, [email protected] (TFN) Lake Viking Clubhouse Lake Viking Associates 566 - Houses for Sale Lake Viking Church Second Tier GOWER-3 bedroom 1 bath $ new furnace, AC, water heater 2X2s for November 3, 2019 (all statewides900. unless noted) and deck. Call 816-632-7698 for more information (11/12) Call… 816-288-0605 SPECIAL pets. $825 a month. Call Allen SERVICES Structural Framing at 816-271-3580 (TFN) 510 - Mobile Homes 664 - Fencing Columns MOBILE home for rent or sale. AFFORDABLE FENCE Owner financing available. WORK: Chain link, wood, Straighter, Senior discount. Grand Park, residential, commercial, dog Cameron. Call 816-392-0327 kennels, 39 years experience. Stronger Columns or 816-632-6361 (TFN) Call 816-217-9939. (TFN) and Beams. 2 Bdrm mobile, eat-in 700 - Jewelry kitchen, large living room, We Guarantee It! all electric, fridge, stove, Bring in your rings, watches & W/D hookup, access jewelry. Resizing & repair, Long term durability, engineered strength to dumpster. $315 per Watch Batteries: All done in and predictable performance. mo. Near Cameron & store, Leibrandt Jewelry, 209 E Available at… Maysville. 417-393-6990 3rd, Cameron 816-632-3382 (11/07) (TFN) 816-449-5778 716 - Laundry/ FAX 816-449-5910 Rock­wood Vil­lage Dry Cleaning Maysville, Mo. New lower rental rates Pillow Cleaning Tues. Nov. starting at $350/mo & 12th Call 816-632-2915 Rent-To-Own Program. Sale: $0-$7000 trailers Northland Cleaners (11/12) need work, background 716 - Miscellaneous check - OAC, 5 yr lease Services req. Mon.-Fri., 8-12 Sat. 10 - 6 pm Call 816-632-6325. (TFN) Chimney Cleaning & Repair- Call Mathilda Masonry (816) 539-0330 513 - Houses (12/31)

For lease, house in Cameron, 2 BR, 1 bath, W/D hookup, w/ 731 - Odd Jobs garage, good references. 816- 724-0452. (11/14) Tony’s Handyman For Lease - House in Hamilton Service - Now doing with option to purchase. 4 BR 2 carpet cleaning; along with BA w/2 car garage, completely light plumbing, electrical, remodeled. No pets. $850 plus carpentry, interior security deposit. 816-264-8132 painting and other odd or 816-583-4825 (11/14) jobs Call 816-288-1706 For Rent-1 bedroom house in Now accepting American Cameron. Stove fridge W/D Express, Mastercard, Visa hookup. $500 a month plus and Discover. (12/3) deposit. References 816-405- 4011 (TFN) 743 - Pest Control ROACH­ES, TER­MITES, REAL ESTATE ROD­ENTS, ETC. We get rid of them, GUAR­ANTEED. YET­TER PEST CON­TROL 816-632-6766 800-530-5944. “Publisher’s notice: All real (TFN) 2X2s for Novemberestate 3, advertised 2019 herein (all is statewides unless noted) subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or Cash Buyer discrimination because of Standing of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial Timber status, or national origin, or intention to make any Maple, Oak, such preference, limitation, Cottonwood, or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any Sycamore, Ash, advertising for real estate Hickory, Walnut which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby 660-644-5547 informed that all dwellings Joe advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.” (TFN)

551 - Building Sites & Lots 80 X 200 Lake lot for sale! At Lake Viking. Lot #2261B, Second Tier. $1200. Call 816- 288-0605. (TFN) 557 - Acreages

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