Vol. 117 Issue #19 Thursday, September 19, 2019 $1.00

For more, log on to: www.mycameronnews.com Cameron, Missouri Ground broken for $600,000 animal control facility By Jimmy Potts construction project was Editor years in the making. [email protected] “In 1997 I came to Cameron and wanted a Cameron city officials, puppy and it started a donors and volunteers break 20-something year journey to ground $600,000 animal this point,” said Sue Manion, control facility – Linda an area real-estate manager/ Griffin’s Precious Pets. developer and longtime With the current facility animal advocate. “… I can’t quickly degrading, and a take credit for everything. I $250,000 donation from just have a mouth and a lot former Missouri Speaker of of people behind me. I never the House Bob Griffin, the city quit talking. Thank you Bob officials, donors and longtime Griffin, you are amazing. Bob supporters broke ground on Griffin called me and told me the $600,000 facility with some saying the upcoming See PETS on page 3 Construction of a $600,000 animal shelter begins after volunteers, donors and officials broke ground. Cameron rescinds tax ‘ConfidenceCameron clothing designer debutsHeels’ new line during fashion show breaks for housing project By Jimmy Potts [rescinding the rebates] By Jimmy Potts is something the National Editor Editor [email protected] [email protected] Guard Foundation preferred,” Cameron City The Cameron City Women of all backgrounds Manager Steve Rasmussen Council approved demonstrated the mentally said. “There are political rescinding tax rebates for restorative effects of clothing issues going on with it in a proposed $6 million and accessories for the Jefferson City and legal veterans housing project Confidence Heels Fashion issues involved in it, but that opposed by the Cameron Show. really is the National Guard Veterans Assistance League. Dozens of area women Foundation’s issue … The Although the city council strutted their stuff in National Guard Foundation unanimously approved front of a large crowd of preferred the tax abatement rescinding tax rebates onlookers, showing how not go forward. I was very approved for the project last reasonably priced clothing precise about that language spring, construction of the and accessories from area so the council then could $6 million, 9-acre, 17 duplex boutiques and shops inspires back away from it. The complex developed by the confidence, regardless facility will continue to be National Guard Foundation of their background or built and this tax abatement will move forward. economic status. was a small piece of it. I think “The council is still “We always look to other what it was was the council people to get our confidence. in favor of it because What do men think? What See CITY on page 3 do our friends think? This we put on to help them to teach them to dress their MCB judges visit and review

See SHOW on page 12 Alivia Ferry walks down the runway in a formal wear dress Saturday night. three Cameron city projects By Heidi Bench Cameron community Staff writer development director. American Legion national [email protected] Three presenters were able to tell about what The Missouri Community their project group had commander drops by Betterment (MCB) Judges WWI and WWII as well an accomplished over the past By Jimmy Potts visited Cameron city hall on authentic replica uniform year. Operation Clean Up, Editor Wednesday for their annual [email protected] from the Revolutionary War, Walk and Wag and the ADA awards competition review. donated by Bonnie Bland. Fishing Ramp and Walking Cameron’s American After a small introduction Bland said she donated Trails Expansion Project. Legion Post 33 spruced up time, everyone heard about the uniforms to honor her The groups all had a small its building in time for a visit the history of the MCB and late husband Andy Bland, presentation (power point, from National Commander how long Cameron has been a 15-year military veteran pictures, info) and the judges Bill Oxford Tuesday morning. involved with the MCB. and longtime member of the viewed and took notes of the The additions to the “In past years Cameron American Legion Post 33. projects. building includes a digital has taken first place over all The WWI uniform belonged Striving to be more active memorial for the post’s past the other competition in their to his grandfather while the commanders and uniforms American Legion National Commander Bill Oxford group” said Tim Wymes, See LEGION on page 13 shakes hands with Post 33 supporter B.J. Reed. See JUDGES on page 3 CONSIGNMENT AUCTION ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS SAT., Nov. 3rd • 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, September 19, 2019 DeKalb County Sheriff’s Report Cameron Fire Department ~ Calls for service 9/08/19 – 9/14/19 The following report is calls for service answered by the Cameron Fire Department from ______from front page September 9-15, 2019. CITY Sunday, 8 office responded to a suspicious subject off then lent its support to it by saying they 6:53 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Hwy 31 September 9 September 12 would give the tax abatement.” received a report of a dispute at Rockwood 8:06 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office Fire/Vehicle fire at 5:47 pm at S I-35 @ Fire/Alarm at 4:22 pm at 6750 NE Old A recent column by the St. Louis Creek received a report of suspicious activity on 46.6 mm. Hwy 69. Post-Dispatch writer Tony Messenger, 7:51 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office Cedar St in Union Star questioned the motives of the project, received a call for assistance on Grand Ave 10:32 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office September 10 September 14 originally proposed to the city council in Cameron received a report of harassment on Hwy 6 Fire/Smoke Investigation at 12:08 am at Fire/Structure Fire at 2:26 pm at 922 E.as a housing development for veterans. 7:56 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office 10:54 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s 518 W. 5th. Grand. North Star Housing, which Andrew received a call for assistance at Harris & 4th office received a report of property damage Fire/Alarm at 4:14 pm at 710 W. Prospect.Danner is a 49-percent partner, will in Cameron on State Rt O construct the complex developed by the 12:55 pm: DeKalb Clinton Ambulance September 11 National Guard Foundation, which Maj. Monday 9 dispatched to a medical call on Polk St Fire/Citizen Assist at 4:59 pm at 317 W. 12:13 am: Central DeKalb Fire, DeKalb September 15 Gen. Stephen Danner -Andrew Danner’s 3:45 pm: Notified Missouri State 5th. Fire/Alarm at 8:38 pm at 6750 NE Old County Sheriff’s office & conservation father – oversees. The Post-Dispatch Highway Patrol of a C & I driver on Hwy EE Hwy 69. column states a public information agent dispatched to a possible brush fire on 8:29 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office Washington St. in Maysville request began following the approval assisted a stranded motorist on Hwy 6 of $14 million in tax credits from 12:54 am: Central DeKalb Fire dispatched 8:47 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office Cameron Police Department - Arrest Report to a Fire Alarm on Polk St the Missouri Housing Development received a report of phone call scam in 9/9/19 to 9/15/19 Commission. 6:29 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office Maysville received a report of a domestic disturbance Wednesday, September 11 County- bad check- posted bond. Following the council’s approval of the at Rockwood creek Friday, 13 Ethan Edward Harrison, 22, Cameron- Brittany Elizabeth Graham, 31, Masontax abatement last spring, Clinton County 11:19 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s 12:40 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s admin-failure to appear/city of Cameron City, Iowa-admin-warrant arrest-FTA-sued Cameron stating it overstepped office did a wellbeing check at Matylda Dr. office received a report of suspicious warrant, Admin-warrant-FTA-DeKalb traffic-country club; Lic (F) driving whileits authority in issuing the abatement in Stewartsville circumstances on Maple St in Union Star County-traffic-posted bond. revoked/suspended. as well as other parts of an agreement 4:00 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office 3:42 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office Earl Bernard Jr. Penn, 27, St. Joseph-with National Guard Foundation and received a call of livestock out on Hwy 6 assisted other agency on Hwy 36 admin warrant arrest-FTA Platte County-the Cameron Senior Patio Homes, LP. 5:15 am: DeKalb Clinton Ambulance Thursday, September 12 moving traffic violation. 6:00 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office Jason Alan Belt, 42, Cameron -admin- dispatched to a medical call on Sloan St in received a report of a burglary on Railroad/ warrant arrest-FTA-DeKalb county traffic. Maysville Main in Stewartsville To Clinton County jail. Saturday, September 14 6:47 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office 12:42 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Jordon Jay William Siefkas, 21, Kansas received a call of assistance for other agency office received a report of trespassing on City- admin-warrant arrest-Lees Summit-what he wanted to do and I on State Rt. H North St in Weatherby Friday, September 13 FTA traffic. about fell out of my chair.” Mark Anthony McClure, 34, Gilman 7:48 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office 3:36 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office Cameron City Manager City-admin-warrant arrest-FTA-Cole received report of a car vs. deer off Hwy 169 received a report of a disturbance on Linn St Steve Rasmussen said plans 9:15 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office in Union Star for constructing a new received a report of a car vs. deer on Hwy 6/ 4:17 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office Cameron Police Department ~ Calls for service animal control facility had Willard Rd & Missouri State Highway Patrol responded already been in the works, 10:27 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s to a vehicle accident on Hwy A The following report is calls for service, listed by type of call and the number of calls perbut Griffin’s $250,000 office received a call of suspicious activity 9:16 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office category, answered by the Cameron Police Department from September 9-15, 2019. donation was the tipping received a report of suspicious activity on on Kennedy Dr. 10-46 ...... 5 LOST PROPERTY ...... 1 point for pushing the project State Rt. Z in Union Star 10-50 J1 ...... 6 NOISE COMPLAINT ...... 2 into the construction phase. Tuesday, 10 10:29 pm: Notified Missouri State 911 HANGUP ...... 1 OTHER AGENCY CALL ...... 2 Griffin’s donation had only 6:52 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office, Highway Patrol of a C & I driver on Hwy 36 911 MISDIAL ...... 2 PAPER SERVICE ...... 1 one caveat, the facility bears Clarksdale First Responders & DeKalb 10:41 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s ABANDONED VEHICLE ...... 1 PARKING COMPLAINT ...... 5 the name of his recently Clinton Ambulance responded to a medical office assisted other agency at Grindstone ALARMS ...... 6 PEDESTRIAN CHECK ...... 12 passed wife – thus creating on Frost Rd Reservoir AREA CHECK ...... 13 PROPERTY DAMAGE ...... 1 Linda Griffin’s Precious 10:33 am: Union Star First Responders 10:44 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY ...... 6 RECOVERED PROPERTY ...... 2 Pets, the City of Cameron dispatched to a medical call on Bray Rd in received a report of a peace disturbance on BURGLARY ...... 2 SECURE THE AREA ...... 2 Small Animal, Rescued and Gentry Co. Chapel Rd in Maysville C & I DRIVER ...... 8 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ...... 4 Care Facility. 3:30 pm: DeKalb Clinton Ambulance 11:32 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s CAR STOP ...... 62 SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT ...... 5 & Osborn First Responders dispatched to office received a report of a residential alarm CHECK WELFARE ...... 9 STEALING ...... 10 medical on Hwy 36/ Hwy 33 on Hwy K CITIZEN ASSIST ...... 20 SUICIDAL SUBJECT ...... 10 4:49 pm: DeKalb Clinton Ambulance 11:44 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s CIVIL ...... 3 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY ...... 8 assisted other agency at Euclid St in Cameron office assisted a stranded motorist on Hwy COURT...... 3 THREATS ...... 7 5:40 pm: Osborn Fire assisted with a lift 69 assist in Osborn on Clinton Ave CUSTODY ISSUE ...... 3 TRAFFIC ...... 3 6:24 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office Saturday, 14 DEBRIS ...... 1 TRAINING ...... 10 received a call of Property damage on Santa 2:11 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office DISTURBANCE ...... 1 TRESPASSING ...... 8 Rosa Rd assisted a stranded motorist on Hwy 36 DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE ...... 13 VANDALISM ...... 1 7:30 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office 9:45 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s DRUG ACTIVITY ...... 1 VEHICLE CHECK ...... 8 assisted a stranded motorist on Hwy 36 office received a report of livestock out on ESCORT ...... 6 WARRANT SERVICE ...... 3 8:39 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office Fairmont Rd FOLLOW-UP ...... 18 GRAND TOTAL...... 310 & Union Star First Responders dispatched to 2:36 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office FRAUD ...... 4 a medical call on Maple St in Union Star received a report of a residential alarm on INFORMATION ...... 5 Elm St Wednesday, 11 5:51 pm: DeKalb Clinton Ambulance on 2:50 am: Notified Missouri State standby at the raceway at Osborn junction Highway Patrol of a vehicle accident on 6:48 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office Hwy 36 EB assisted a stranded motorist on Hwy 36 Have some helpful information? 6:48 am: DeKalb Clinton Ambulance 7:04 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office dispatched to a medical call on Polk St received a report of livestock out on State 6:59 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Rt. E Want to stay anonymous? received a report of a stolen vehicle in union 7:09 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office star on Maple St assisted a stranded motorist on Hwy F near Cameron TIPS Hotline: 7:32 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office Stewartsville received a report of a stolen vehicle in Union 7:38 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office, Star on 3rd St DeKalb Clinton Ambulance & Central (816) 632-TIPS (8477) 7:56 am: DeKalb Clinton Ambulance & DeKalb First Clarksdale First Responders dispatched to a responders G. DODD & SON MASONRY medical call on Main St in Clarksdale dispatched to “Serving the Northwest Missouri 9:07 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office a medical call THORNE received a report of a phone scam on Sloan on North St in Area For Over 50 Years” LUMBER COMPANY St in Maysville Weatherby * Brick * Block * Stone your better building solution 3:57 pm: Stewartsville Fire was dispatched to a Fire/ Gas line on Main St in * Fireplaces - Tuckpointing & Waterproofing CAMERON LUMBER COMPANY Stewartsville Residential & Commercial 2025 North Walnut • Cameron 8:17 pm: DeKalb County Sheriff’s office Fully Insured - Dennis Dodd dispatched to a 911 hang up on Lakesite Rd 816-632-8880 Thursday, 12 816-575-2497 ESTIMATES ON ALL JOBS! 12:59 am: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Cameron, MO 64429 FREE Blower use with insulation purchase. Thursday, September 19, 2019 Jump Citizen-Observer - 3 CITY______from front page Upcoming Meetings/Events then lent its support to it by saying they The suit questioned Cameron declaring begin rolling in. would give the tax abatement.” property abutting the Cameron Veterans “Our attorney said the issue is now September 19 A recent column by the St. Louis Memorial Golf Course as well as homes moot. The issue in which they filed a Tops 50th Anniversary reception and open house in the Post-Dispatch writer Tony Messenger, County Clinton County Commissioner lawsuit no longer exists,” Rasmussen fellowship hall of the Community of Christ Church, 904 questioned the motives of the project, Patrick Clark estimated more than said. “… We rescinded the ordinance W. 4th Street at 10:30 a.m. originally proposed to the city council $300,000 as blighted. and we hope they would drop the lawsuit Country Harvest in Maysville opens at 6 p.m. Posting as a housing development for veterans. “The city of Cameron’s abatement because there are some other things we of the Colors by the VFW Post #5364 followed by the North Star Housing, which Andrew of county taxes for 25 years and the fact need to move on to and we don’t want National Anthem. Danner is a 49-percent partner, will they really had no discussion with us that hanging there like a cloud between Cameron Library is hosting Lego Night from 5 to 6 p.m. construct the complex developed by the before the vote, it was like they didn’t the two of us.” Kids age 9 – 13 are invited to come build with Legos. Build National Guard Foundation, which Maj. care what we thought ... The city blighted For Cameron Veterans Assistance to relax or build to compete. Gen. Stephen Danner -Andrew Danner’s the land and here you have homes that League President Gary Summer, he does father – oversees. The Post-Dispatch are $300,000 across the street, a golf not view the rescinding of the abatement column states a public information course, a veterans home that touches the as a victory. Instead he sees it as the city September 22 request began following the approval property, but they’re going to blight it,” backing out of financially supporting Cameron Ukulele Club meets at the Methodist Church of $14 million in tax credits from Clark said. a housing development marketed to Educational Building from 2-4 p.m. everyone is invited. the Missouri Housing Development Soon after Clinton County sued, supporting veterans, when it is in fact There is no charge to attend. For more information call Commission. Messenger stated NorthStar sought to simply lower-income housing complex. 816-808-2267. Following the council’s approval of the boost its state rebates in the event the “Nobody wins or loses in things like tax abatement last spring, Clinton County Cameron rescinded its tax abatement. this. The assistance league was not really September 24 sued Cameron stating it overstepped Rasmussen said he hopes Cameron involved in it,” Summer said. “It was Adult Game Night at the Cameron Public Library from its authority in issuing the abatement rescinding the tax abatements renders individuals that happened to be members 5 – 6:30 p.m. as well as other parts of an agreement Clinton County’s lawsuit moot, allowing of the assistance league and they felt like with National Guard Foundation and the project to move forward and the the name of veterans were being used to the Cameron Senior Patio Homes, LP. potential city and county revenues to mislead the city on this project.” September 26 Park Board meets at 6 p.m. in City Hall located at 205 N Main Street. Meeting is open to the public. Cameron Library is hosting “Breakout” for ages 9-13. ______from front page Come solve puzzles and clues to break into the box from PETS 5 to 6 p.m. what he wanted to do and I “To the friends of the much of the current facility dog that comes in after it to about fell out of my chair.” shelter, the city council, being made of plywood, kennel cough.” October 1 Cameron City Manager the mayor, I am most parts of it are rotting and For Findley, who oversees Adult Game Night at the Cameron Public Library from Steve Rasmussen said plans appreciative of what there is also not enough all of the animals inside the 5 – 6:30 p.m. for constructing a new you folks have done and space to allow the facility to animal control facility, the Cameron Police Department ~ Calls for service animal control facility had allowing me to participate quarantine potentially sick greatest asset is having the already been in the works, in this program,” Griffin animals. ability to house cats and October 3 The following report is calls for service, listed by type of call and the number of calls perbut Griffin’s $250,000 said. “I think you all should “We started working on dogs in different areas. While Game Night at Cameron Public Library for ages category, answered by the Cameron Police Department from September 9-15, 2019. donation was the tipping be congratulated for your this in 2013. We’ve been a separating them is possible, 9-13. Come play Wii games, board games, BEY Blades, point for pushing the project tenacity and dedication and no-kill (facility) for adoptable dogs occasionally get loose, Pokemon and more from 5 to 6 p.m. into the construction phase. the citizens of Cameron are dogs. We utilize rescues and and encounters with felines Griffin’s donation had only going to be the beneficiary we have Puppies for Parole,” can be extremely stressful for October 7 one caveat, the facility bears of this.” Turner said. “Our building, the cats because they cannot City Council meets in regular session 6 p.m. at City Hall the name of his recently Kathy Turner, who works some of it is probably 40 or escape their locked cages. 205 N Main Street. Session is open to the public. passed wife – thus creating animal control for the city 50 years old. It needs repair “I’m pretty excited for it. Linda Griffin’s Precious and Zoie Findley, who and we don’t have a place I’m excited for the quarantine Pets, the City of Cameron assists with animal care at the to isolate here. If we bring and the separate cat area,” October 8 Small Animal, Rescued and current facility, are grateful in a dog, and it has kennel Findley said. Adult Game Night at the Cameron Public Library from Care Facility. for the new building. With cough, then we subject every 5 – 6:30 p.m. October 10 JUDGES______from front page STEAM Night at the Cameron Public Library from 5 to 6 p.m. Ages 9-13 are invited to come do crafts, build, code, and involved in the community, United annual event. is invited to attend the informative create and learn circuitry. Methodist Church hosted Operation The final project discussed was the educational sessions and the awards Clean Up. Directed by Kobe Puls, he and ADA Fishing Ramp and Walking Trails competition where the winner of the adult several other youth volunteers repainted Expansion Project, presented by Drew leadership, youth leadership, community October 14 the shelter house and plan on doing more Bontrager, public works director. This awards and community youth group Planning and Zoning meeting at 6 p.m. at City Hall projects in the future. “He (Puls) also project was led by several different awards will be recognized. located at 205 N Main Street. Session is open to the public. mentioned he wanted to work with other organizations and not just the city. Public involvement is encouraged for youth organizations and youth pastors “Led by a lot of volunteers and people these and other future local projects to October 15 and try to take on bigger projects and from the community, Veterans League, help better our community. There is no Adult Game Night at the Cameron Public Library from be more involved in the community”, Rotary and Cameron Regional Medical age limit on involvement. Tim stressed 5 – 6:30 p.m. recounted Wymes. Center all helped donate and contribute the importance of being involved in the Walk and Wag, directed and led by to the project as well as other outside community “MCB is community driven, October 17 Brenna Bontrager, event helped raise organizations. Drew Bontrager presented it is about getting people of all ages and Cameron Library is hosting Lego Night from 5 p.m. to 6 awareness and brought funds to help the and talked about how the eagle scouts, all levels involved, in the past years we p.m. Kids age 9 – 13 are invited to come build with Legos. community. Local participants brought boy scouts the youth high school day haven’t had a lot of youth projects so Build to relax or build to compete. their dogs and were able to walk them were involved”, recalled Wymes, “It’s it is good to have some strong youth through a parade route, purchase home a long time project, not something that programs this year. You can’t build a made dog treats, face painting, and will be done in a year, it will probably community without the involvement of October 19 Marchfest 12-5 p.m. - Parade in historic Downtown purchase dog park tags. Brenna raised be a project that we keep building and the youth or adult leadership”. Cameron 9 a.m., Indoor Drumline/Color Guard at CHS around $400 from selling the dog treats building”. Please reach out to Tim Wymes if Gym 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (free). Field shows 12-5 p.m. Dave and donated the funds to a local non- The 56th Annual MCB conference you are interested in becoming involved Goodwin Field-$5 entry. profit organization. Due to the success of will be held at Heritage Fields, Mexico, or would like additional information. the event, Walk and Wag will now be an MO on October 13 and 14. Everyone [email protected]. October 21 City Council meets in regular session 6 p.m. at City Hall B & F Fab NOW SHOWING at Tyrrell Theater 205 N Main Street. Session is open to the public. Custom metal fabrication and repair DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD The Cameron R-1 Board of Education meets in regular Rated PG session at the administration building at 7 p.m. Mig and Tig Welding Show times: Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum Fri. Sept. 20th 5:30 pm 7:45 pm October 22 Sat. Sept. 21st 3:15 pm 5:30 pm 7:45 pm Adult Game Night at the Cameron Public Library from Phil Bond Owner Sun. Sept. 22nd 3:15 pm 5:30 pm 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 212 E 7th St | Cameron, MO Check out our new customized Cameron Regional YMCA mobile app! 1903 N. Walnut • Cameron, MO 816 649 4004 816-632-3811 [email protected] www.cameronymca.org 4 - Citizen-Observer Opinion Thursday, September 19, 2019 The Eggleston Report - Veto and Special Sessions Each year in September, the trade-ins would lower the legislature convenes to Capitol the sales tax. consider any of the bills Report But while this is the the governor vetoed and plain English reading decides whether they of the law and the want to override those prior practice of the vetoes. Overriding a veto Department of Revenue means to pass a bill over that executes the law, the governor’s objection, the Missouri Supreme which requires 2/3 of House Court recently ruled members and 2/3 of Senate that technically the law members to vote for an did not specify multiple override. trade-ins, and so only one This year, the governor trade-in could be used to vetoed six bills. While lower the sales tax. This Hegeman sponsors the legislature discussed By J. Eggleston ruling would amount to a overriding a couple of those State Rep., 2nd District tax increase in thousands vetoes, it was ultimately of transactions that occur voted on and decided to let each year involving appointee to Northwest the vetoes stand. House and Senate members multiple trade-ins. who had vetoed bills can restructure those So in Special Session the legislature bills and re-file them when the next session passed HB 1, which clarified the law so that Board of Regents begins in January. no judge could misinterpret the legislature’s JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Under his leadership as head coach, the This year, the governor also called for intent. If taxpayers trade in multiple vehicles, Dan Hegeman, R-Cosby, sponsored Mel Bearcats won three national championships. a Special Session that ran at the same time boats, trailers, or outboard motors, they will Tjeerdsma of Maryville as a member He was inducted into the College Football as Veto Session since we were already here now receive full credit for everything they of the Northwest Missouri State Hall of Fame in December, 2018. His current anyway. This Special Session’s topic was traded in. University Board of Regents. The Missouri term on the board of regents will expire in about vehicle sales taxes. It has always been Lawmakers are not scheduled for another Senate Gubernatorial Appointments 2025. the practice that if you traded in a car (or full assembly until we reconvene in early Committee discussed his appointment on “Thanks again to Mel for his years of boat or trailer), not only would that lower the January. Sept. 12 during the extraordinary legislative dedication and continued focus on making price of the car, it would also lower the sales Until next time, best wishes of safety, session. Northwest a better place going forward,” tax charged at the license office. If more health and prosperity to you and your family. “It is always a pleasure to see such Sen. Hegeman said. “It was an honor to than one car was traded in, the value of all of talented people take time out of their busy sponsor him before the Gubernatorial lives to volunteer for the various boards and Appointments Committee and help spread commissions in our state,” Sen. Hegeman the word about the fine institution we have From the Bench said. “Mel has always done great work for in the great northwest part of our state.” Circuit Judge R. Brent most other Circuits. Section Northwest Missouri State University for On Sept. 13, the full Missouri Senate Elliott’s “From the Bench” is 476.083 of the Revised many years, and I am thankful to see him approved Tjeerdsma’s confirmation for a series of articles designed to Statutes of the State of continue to serve this wonderful institution.” his term on the Northwest Missouri State provide the public with a better Missouri provides that Tjeerdsma, a 1977 graduate of Northwest University Board of Regents. understanding of the judicial Circuits meeting a threshold Missouri State, served as their head football Please visit Sen. Hegeman’s official system. Hardly a day goes by State prison population coach from 1994 through 2010, and later as Missouri Senate website at www.senate. that we do not receive some are entitled to a “Circuit athletic director from 2013 through 2018. mo.gov/hegeman. notification of a shooting or Court Marshal.” Pursuant similar act of violence here in the to the statute, one of the U.S. Frequently, law enforcement main duties of the Marshal Back Home After a Quick officials or other court-related is oversight of the physical personnel are forced to respond security of our courthouses. Judge R. Brent Elliott to these situations. Local Court Last month marked Return to Jefferson City and County Officials are quite the 23rd anniversary of the Lawmakers were called back to Jefferson decision made by our state’s highest court. cognizant of these incidents and are taking appointment of our first, and only, Circuit City last week for two reasons. On Sept. 11, Following the regular legislative session, steps to limit our citizens’ exposure or risk. Marshal. O. C. “Buddy” Weller was rd my colleagues and I returned to the State the governor vetoed six bills. It was decided Our 43 Circuit (Caldwell, Clinton, appointed in August 1996 by then Presiding Capitol for the annual veto session, and the not to try and override any of these vetoes Daviess, DeKalb, and Livingston Counties) Judge, Stephen K. Griffin. Marshal Weller rest of the week was dedicated to trying to this year. We may revisit these individual has some unique assistance in the area of has done a remarkable job of enhancing find a fix to an issue brought about by a security that provides an advantage over See HEGEMAN on page 7 See BENCH on page 5

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Thursday, September 19, 2019 Community Citizen-Observer - 5 BENCH______from page 4 Obituaries security for our Courts, County officials, are instructed what to do in the event of a Charles L. Bates and public in general. courthouse security incident. Since 1982, I have tried or presided over Many of us in the judicial system have, on 1946-2019 more than 100 jury trials in our Circuit. I occasion, observed Marshal Weller’s ability CAMERON - Charles the home; 3 sons, Chuck have personally witnessed immeasurable to physically restrain an unruly individual. “Charlie” Lynn Bates, 73, (Micky) Bates, Cameron, safety improvements as a result of security Perhaps an even greater testament to his passed away on September Bryan (Kimberly) Bates, procedures implemented by Marshal professionalism is the fact he is seldom 15, 2019. Cowgill and Scott Weller. Bailiffs and other law enforcement called upon to do so. He is proof “an ounce Charlie was born on July (Nikki) Bates, Cameron; personnel undergo extensive courthouse of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” 21, 1946 in Kansas City, 6 grandchildren, Erik security training. PERSONAL NOTE: I have had the rd Missouri to Lyle And Mattie Zollinger, Charly All 43 Circuit courthouses now operate good fortune of knowing Buddy Weller Lucille (Nichols) Bates. He (Brandon) Griesinger, magnetometers (commonly called metal since childhood. He hailed from Bethany was preceded in death by his Blake Bates, Shelby detectors) at points of entry, and some and I, of course, am from the great nation of parents and a brother, Lyle. Bates, Dylan Bates and possess livestream video cameras monitored Eagleville. The strength and agility gained He was a 1964 graduate McKensie Bates; brother, by local law enforcement. In addition, each from lifting thousands of feed sacks for his of Cameron High School. Gary (Alice) Bates, county official’s office is equipped with father’s feed and supply business served Charles was a Sergeant of Jacksonville, FL and sister, emergency alarm devices that immediately him well as our Circuit Marshal. However, the United States Army and Lyla Ketron, Cameron. alert local law enforcement agencies in the it is his wonderful personality and ability to served during the Vietnam Memorial Service: event of a safety issue. Last, but certainly work with law enforcement, commissioners, War. 12:00 p.m., Saturday, not least, Marshal Weller oversees “active and other county officials that has made On May 28, 1967, Charlie married Donna September 21, 2019 at Poland-Thompson shooter training” in each of our five our Circuit one of the safest, most secure Irene Ramsey in Cameron. Funeral Home, Cameron. Visitation: 10:30 counties. County officials and employees Circuits in the State. Charlie worked as a manager for the a.m.-12:00 p.m., prior to the service. In lieu Viking Truck Stop in Winston from 1980- of flowers, donations to Passion Church. 2000, before retiring. Online condolences: www.polandthompson. Answers in Survivors: wife of 52 years, Donna, of com. Crossword Corner classified section Robert “Bob” Burns 1946-2019 Robert “Bob” Burns passed away on Steele, two sons Chris and Brian, two September 13, 2019. brothers, Bill and Charles. He was a Veteran Robert was born January 29, 1946 in of the United States Army and worked in Windsor, MO. Survivors: wife, Delma Jean Human Resources at Northwest Electric in Gardner of the home, sisters, Betty Mills Cameron. Memorials may be made to Moms and Pat Kelley. He was preceded in death Breaking the Silence Suicide Awareness. by his parents Paul Lee Burns and Martha Carol J. Helms 1954-2019 CAMERON - Carol Jean Helms, 65, home; twin daughters, Chrissy (Chad) passed away on September 10, 2019. Fink, Abilene, KS and Cathy (Billy) Carol was born March 18, 1954 in Hansen, Abilene, KS; son, Jacoby Andrews, most other Circuits. Section Boise, Idaho to Roy and Bettie (Bramblett) Cameron; brother, Roy (Lorie) Andrews, 476.083 of the Revised Andrews. She was preceded in death by her Beecher, IL; sister, Brenda (Mark) Statutes of the State of parents. Chamberlain, Abilene, KS; 5 grandchildren, Missouri provides that She was a 1972 graduate of Grant Park Caitlyn, Chesney, Drew, Cash and Blake; Circuits meeting a threshold High School, Grant Park, IL. niece, Korie Andrews. State prison population Carol worked as a coordinator for Social Visitation was held at 6-8:00 p.m., Friday, are entitled to a “Circuit Services at the Village Green Senior Housing September 13, 2019 at Poland-Thompson Court Marshal.” Pursuant and then St. Patrick’s Manor in Cameron, Funeral Home, Cameron. Services in to the statute, one of the before retiring. After retirement, Carol was Abilene, Kansas to be determined at a main duties of the Marshal a full-time caregiver to her husband, Steve. later date. Online condolences: www. is oversight of the physical They married on July 1, 2000 in Cameron. polandthompson.com. security of our courthouses. Survivors: husband, Stephen, of the Last month marked the 23rd anniversary of the John W. Rogers, Jr. appointment of our first, and only, Circuit Marshal. O. C. “Buddy” Weller was CLUES ACROSS 48. Bar bill 15. Ductless gland 1924-2019 1. Study of sight 51. Romanian city 18. Parts producer (abbr.) appointed in August 1996 by then Presiding CAMERON - John W. Rogers, Jr., 95, Jr. is survived by his wife, Ruth of 69 Judge, Stephen K. Griffin. Marshal Weller 7. Becomes less intense 53. Greek sorceress 21. Not arranged in a 13. Juicy, soft fruit 55. Small water bird straight line passed away on September 13, 2019 at years; daughter, Sandi (Larry) Halgren, has done a remarkable job of enhancing 14. A great ape 56. Tropical Asian plants 24. Red sweet peppers Redwood Nursing Home. Bellingham, WA; son, Lynn (Tammy) 16. All-time NY Giants 58. “Unforgettable” singer 26. Famed protest yacht Jr. was born August 19, 1924 (birth Rogers, Cameron; grandson, Cade (Kinsey) See BENCH on page 5 great 59. Belonging to a bottom 27. Drain certificate shows August 20, 1924 as the Rogers, Springfield; grandson, Weston 17. Big Apple native layer 30. Distributes doctor was late filling out the certificate) Rogers (Becca Bott), Des Moines, IA and 19. Home of the Flyers 60. Potato state 32. Small, savory dishes to John William and Juanita McCrea (Bell) great-grandson, Linden Rogers. (abbr.) 61. A toy that spins 35. Web of Things (abbr.) Rogers in the Barwick Community, east Funeral Services: 10 a.m., Wednesday, 20. People stand in them 64. “A-Team” character 37. Defunct aerospace of Cameron. Jr. was preceded in death by September 18, 2019 at the Cameron United 22. Automotive legend 65. Ornamental molding company his parents and an older brother, DeForest Methodist Church. Visitation: 6-8:00 PM, Iacocca 67. Covers again 38. Lacking consistency Rogers. Tuesday evening at Poland-Thompson 23. Influential linguist 69. Poets write them 39. Type of retriever 25. __ and Andy, TV show 70. Appear 42. Barrier Jr. attended Barwick School and Cameron Funeral Home, Cameron. Burial: Graceland 26. Wives (law) 43. Senior officer High School where he graduated in 1941. Jr. Memorial Cemetery, Cameron. Memorial 28. Discriminating CLUES DOWN 46. Categories chose farming as his career which he did donations to the Cameron United Methodist 29. Star Wars hero Solo 1. Popular mid-size Kia 47. Call it a career his entire life until retirement. Jr. remained Church Building Fund. 30. Married woman 2. Image management 49. Suitable for growing extremely active in the community up Online condolences: www. 31. A digital tape recording (abbr.) crops until last year when he was diagnosed with polandthompson.com. of sound 3. Prongs 50. High jumping legend bladder cancer. 33. Chinese dialect 4. Cools Iolanda 34. Angolan monetary unit 5. It produces milk 52. Hairy 36. A type of sheen 6. Trends 54. Dish made with lentils 38. “Ash Wednesday” poet 7. Concurred 55. TNT broadcaster Craig 40. Nobel Prize-winning 8. Chinese cabbage __ 57. Used to align parts chemist choy 59. Cold, dry Swiss wind 41. Spoke angrily 9. Greek war god 62. Water in the solid state 43. Separated with a tool 10. Straits along the Red 63. A great play 44. Relative biological Sea 66. Atomic #45 (abbr.) effectiveness (abbr.) 11. Railway 68. Big shot lawyer (abbr.) 45. Actors’ group 12. Washing with water 47. A type of ship (abbr.) 13. Supreme being 6 - Citizen-Observer Community Thursday, September 19, 2019 Welcome to The Scuttlebutt We strive to provide side, increasing in scope and seven decades ago. Bernard The department’s information to local veterans and membership until August 1913, Bartusiak, 95, received a pair of tablet program is one share a little bit about life in the when at an encampment held Distinguished Flying Crosses part of VA’s extensive military. at Denver, they merged their during a ceremony Tuesday at the telehealth program. VA This week we continue our interests and identities in a Pentagon. The awards, which are Telehealth Services uses discussion of the American legion national organization now known given for heroism or extraordinary health informatics, disease and VFW. What does each group as the VFW. The purpose of the achievement during aerial flights, management and telehealth do and what is the difference VFW is to speed rehabilitation of were presented by Navy Secretary technologies to target care between them? This week we will the nation’s disabled and needy Richard V. Spencer. Bartusiak and case management to cover the VFW. veterans, assist veterans’ widows was in the Navy for a little more improve access to care, In the aftermath of two and orphans and the dependents than two years when he was improving the health of American wars in the second of needy or disabled veterans, assigned to a PB4Y-1 Liberator veterans. Telehealth changes Rio Grande. It’s just something I half of the 19th century, several and promote Americanism by crew in Europe in 1943. The the location where health care feel very strongly about.” Troops, ex-soldiers’ organizations means of education in patriotism aviation machinist’s mate first services are routinely provided. he added during Thursday event at had formed. For example, and by constructive service to class, and the rest of the crew New technologies such as the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in former Union Army soldiers local communities. The VFW’s spent 16 months flying dangerous telehealth help improve health Groton, Connecticut, see that kind of the American Civil War of Veterans & Military Support missions over the continent. care services. For technology to of mission as “someone else’s 1861–65 established a fraternal Programs is the umbrella for Nearly half of those flights took work it must work for the people job” -- something that should be organization called the “Grand three successful, long-standing place within a 10-day period it is meant to help - patients and handled by state or local police. Army of the Republic (GAR),” programs; Operation Uplink, of April 1943. “Petty Officer the professionals providing care. Without addressing specifically while their Southern brethren Unmet Needs, and the Military Bartusiak’s professionalism, Telehealth in VA helps ensure whether he viewed the border would join together in the “United Assistance Program (MAP). perseverance, and devotion to veteran patients get the right deployments as political, Kelly Confederate Veterans (UCV)”. These initiatives focus on troop duty reflected great credit upon care in the right place at the right stressed that the American public Both organizations emerged as support. Membership in the him and were in keeping with the time and aims to make the home respects its military because powerful political entities, with VFW is restricted to any active highest traditions of the United into the preferred place of care, troops “serve the nation in an the GAR serving as a mainstay or honorably discharged officer States Naval Service,” his first whenever possible. The VA’s use apolitical way. of the Republican Party, which or enlisted person who is a citizen Distinguished Flying Cross award of technology to enhance care Upcoming Events and Meetings controlled the Presidency from of the United States and who has citation states. options for Veterans is supported American Legion – 2nd the Civil War through William served in its armed forces “in On the Light side: “OH No you by the VA MISSION Act. Thursday at Legion Hall - meeting Howard Taft’s administration any foreign war, insurrection or don’t!” John Kelly Said He Spoke at 1900 except for the two terms of office expedition, which service shall be Twenty-eight years ago, Out at White House Against VFW – 3rd Monday of month of Grover Cleveland. In Southern recognized by the authorization Herman James, a Tennessee Deploying Armed Troops to at Cameron Veteran’s Home politics the UCV maintained an or the issuance of a United States mountain man, was drafted by the Border- www.military.com Sept Chapel -1900 hours 13th even more dominant position military campaign medal.” If you Army. Contact information as a bulwark of the Democratic know of a current veteran, or their On his first day in boot camp, When White House officials For more information or to Party which dominated there. family, who is having trouble and the Army issued him a comb. began kicking around the idea of offer help: Contact Pat O’Connor The VFW resulted from the need help, please contact us at the That afternoon, an Army sending active-duty troops to the (816) 575-2568 amalgamation of several societies numbers listed below. At the very barber sheared his head. On his southwest border, then-Chief of Veterans Clinic (CBOC) @ formed immediately following the least, please, be kind others and second day, the Army issued him Staff John Kelly shared his view MVH (816) 632-1369 Spanish American War. In 1899, PRAY FOR PEACE! a toothbrush. of what service members were Veterans Crisis Hotline 1-800- little groups of veterans returning Hero’s: Bernard Bartusiak, That afternoon, an Army likely to think about the mission. 273-8255 from campaigning in Cuba and AD 1st class- US Navy, WWII dentist yanked several of his teeth. “We don’t like doing it,” Kelly, A good website is www.va.gov. the Philippine Islands, founded Sailor Receives Combat Medals On his third day, he was issued a retired four-star Marine Corps It has some of the latest news local societies upon a spirit of 76 Years After ‘Hazardous Flying’ a jock strap... general, recalled telling members information as well as explaining comradeship known only to those Over Europe. The Army is still looking for of the White House staff, not veteran benefits. Also try www. who faced the dangers of that war A WW II sailor involved in him. disclosing whether President military.com. side by side. Similar experiences dozens of combat missions in News Bulletins Donald Trump was in on the and a common language drew Europe during World War II VA-distributed video tablets conversation. “I don’t think we them together. These veterans’ has finally received the valor deliver telehealth to Veterans want to put men and women in organizations grew up side by medals he earned more than www.va.gov. Sept. 13th U.S. uniforms with guns on the Veterans Voice: Glenn Sherman By John Sherman, Grandson Contributed My Grandpa Glenn Sherman seldom spoke about his experiences in World War II. On the rare occasions he did I was too young to understand; what I do remember vividly are his actions. Over and over again he provided a shining example of someone who worked hard, loved his family, and gave back to his community. From letting his grandkids ride on the fire truck during the 4th of July parade, or taking approached the castle, Glenn and Tech. Sgt. one fishing, to patiently listening to a fellow William E. Elliot remained in their tank farmer’s tale, to letting me explore the attic (nicknamed the Boche Buster) to defend the for the thousandth time, Grandpa Sherman bridge serving as an escape route. could always find time to serve his family Upon seeing Lieut. Lee leading US and friends in his seemingly endless days of the dramatic seizure of the Danube River and German troops enter Castle Itter, the carrying mail, farming, and the occasional bridge in Dillingen, Germany and to closing patrolling SS soldiers began attacking. call to put out a fire. the Colmar pocket in Alsace, France. The battle of WWII in Europe. The liberating troops quickly realized they He would often shovel snow for someone German Army called them the “Suicide Though Glenn’s company had been were in a dire situation. Food and ammo not able, or fix a broken down car at a Division” for their fierce defensive actions relieved of duty and despite the fact he were running low, and communication was moment’s notice. He even built a house for a during Operation Nordwind in France, and regularly served as a tank mechanic, he cut off, making it impossible to call for son and his young family. they were nicknamed the “Mystery Division” volunteered for a mission to liberate a high- reinforcements. A longtime resident of Cameron, Glenn when they were temporarily transferred profile prison camp within the walls of a Prisoner Jean Borotra (a French tennis E. Sherman, served his country proudly without recognition to the command of the medieval castle located in the Austrian Alps star) presented a plan to Lieut. Lee, that and bravely in World War II. Glenn joined Third Army under General George S. Patton, surrounded by fanatic SS soldiers. he would dress as an Austrian peasant and the military after graduating from Cameron Jr., to cross the Rhine River. Castle Itter held members of the French sneak out of the castle to relay information High in 1939. He served in Germany, Glenn participated in the only documented government, prominent French military that reinforcements were needed. France, and Austria; achieving the rank of example of Germans and Americans joining figures, and other VIPs as prisoners of Surprisingly, the plan worked. Glenn and Technician Fourth Grade as a member of the forces in WWII. Days after Hitler’s suicide, war. These prisoners were intended to be Tech. Sgt. William E. Elliot, were ordered to 12th Armored Division, Seventh Army, 23rd German Major Josef Gangl defied Nazi bargaining chips, but after Hitler’s death lead reinforcement troops to advance on the Tank Battalion, fighting for the freedoms commands to retreat and instead teamed up it was feared they would be executed to castle, under cover of darkness. They forged and privileges we take for granted today. with local resistance and American troops prevent them from testifying after the war. through ten miles of enemy territory and The 12th Armored Division under led by 1st Lieut. John C. “Jack” Lee Jr. for As this unlikely band of soldiers Lieut. Patch’s Seventh Army was key to what was to be the strangest, and very last See VETERANS on page 7 Thursday, September 19, 2019 Community Citizen-Observer - 7 Small beginnings: Old School Farmer’s Market resurges By Jimmy Potts Editor [email protected] After starting out with only two venders, the Old School Farmer’s Market gained its footing with more than a dozen venders signing up last Saturday. The Old School Building seemed more of a local bazaar with area farmers, bakers and other craftsmen and women showing their wares, which was a stark difference since its debute in July. “We’ve exploded. As a matter of fact, I added four more venders today,” said Denise Maddex, who founded the farmer’s market. “That’s about 20. A lot of it was word of mouth. I’ve been posting everywhere … We have all kinds of great variety. You know what they say ‘If you build it they will come.’” Maddex said the idea of a farmers market began in 2018, when she sought a way to provide area residents a farm-to- plate opportunity, giving them a closer relationship Carmam Parkinson shows off organic produce grown by Tom Parkinson with Kibbutz Organics for the Old School Farmer’s Market. with area horticulturists. She planned to launch a.m. to noon each Saturday of 2020, taking advantage the only person here at 6:45 two, then the next week needed a farmer’s market. the market in 2019 as a through Oct. 26. Maddex of the momentum she a.m.,” Maddex said. “I said we had four, then seven I just decided to take the pilot program develop said she plans to relaunch generated from 2019. ‘you know what, we’re and it continued to grow bull by the horns and make a following with the the market in April of 2020 “The very first Saturday, just going to try again next every week. I heard so farmer’s market running 7 and run it through October nobody showed up. I was week.’ The next week I had many people say Cameron See MARKET on page 20 HEGEMAN______from page 4 VETERANS______from page 6 arrived as SS soldiers began firing on the work on the family farm. He continued to issues when we return to the Capitol for the which relate to sales and use tax allowances castle with heavy artillery. The SS soldiers, serve the community in many ways; as a regular legislative session in January. for certain items. House Bill 1 is the official realizing they were no match for the Boche member of the Cameron Volunteer Fire The bulk of the week was focused on the vehicle for this legislation, and we sent it to Buster’s firepower, immediately retreated. Department for 40 years and as a Cameron aftermath of a recent decision handed down the governor on Sept. 13. When Glenn was awarded the Silver Postal employee for over 30 years. by theMissouri Supreme Court. Justices Our next regular legislative session is Star, the army cited that, “Technician Fourth I will always remember Grandpa ruled the purchaser of a vehicle can only not too far away. Lawmakers will prefile Grade Sherman’s actions were one of the Sherman for his gentle smile and quick reduce tax liability when selling one vehicle legislation starting in December, and we will most important elements…..[in] such a bold wit; his tireless days of working without they already own. Before, the Missouri be back in Jefferson City starting on Jan. 8, venture” complaint, and his constant willingness to Department of Revenuewould calculate the 2020. After the war, Glenn returned to Cameron help those in need. taxable cost of a new vehicle when someone As always, please feel free to call, email to raise a family with his wife Doris and to would sell more than one vehicle at once. or write with your ideas or concerns. 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Liberty Link Soybeans FAP-1942L-A-AD KITCHEN ITEMS: And MUCH, MUCH MORE 8 - Citizen-Observer Thursday, September 19, 2019 Western Missouri Delma is Turning 95 Submitted Correctional Center On September 24th Delma Rodgers will announced Employees of be turning 95 years old. Please help us throw Delma a CARD SHOWER, by sending her a card or letter to celebrate. the Month for September Delma lived in Gallatin over 60 years. She was born in Missouri City and graduated Ms. Douglas is a Case Manager and Submitted in 1942. The stone school building is still was nominated for her teamwork skills and used as a school today. assisting other areas when needed. Western Missouri Correctional Center She moved to Gallatin with her family Mr. Hibler is a Supply Manager and has announced Jennifer Caldwell, Kylie when they were transferred for work on the was nominated for taking on large, detailed Douglas and Matt Hibler as its Employees Wabash Railroad. In Gallatin Delma met tasks during the consolidation of CRCC and of the Month for September. Howard Rodgers whose family also worked WMCC. Ms. Caldwell is a Corrections Officer III for the railroad. Delma and Howard were Ms. Caldwell, Ms. Douglas and Mr. and was nominated for her leadership skills married in 1944. Their first home was an and frequently taking the initiative to assist Hibler are great team members at Western upstairs apartment on the corner of Jackson sewing, crocheting, counted cross stitch, her fellow co-workers. Missouri Correctional Center. and Market on the square. After having two gardening, canning, cooking and being sons, Jerry and Mike, they moved into a involved in many projects. home made of unused pre fab army barracks After retirement Delma enjoyed line on Franklin Street and they lived there until dancing with a group of friends for several they moved to their home at 310 N. Main years. They went to different organizations in Gallatin. That’s where she lived until she to perform. moved to Cameron in 2004. Delma has three grandchildren living in Delma enjoyed working at the USDA Texas, Oregon, and New Mexico. She also office, now called FSA, for several years. has three great grandchildren. She enjoyed measuring the plots of land When Delma was 80 she moved to on drawings. She also worked at the Cameron to live closer to her son. She First National Bank and for the Selective belonged to Take Off Pounds Sensibly in Above Left: Jennifer Caldwell Service. She began working at Daviess Cameron and drove back to Gallatin for Above: Kylie Douglas County Division of Family Services in 1960 several years to attend The First Christian Below Left: Matt Hibler as a receptionist. In 1974 Delma also had Church. She still enjoys reading the her own fabric shop on the square, called Daily News Press and North Missourian Delma’s Fabric Shop. In 1981 she became Newspaper, and Cameron Citizen Director of the Daviess County Division of Observer. She is an avid reader and was in Family Services. Delma retired in 1986. several book clubs. She loves flowers and Delma belonged and still belongs to can identify most flowers and trees she sees. several organizations including American And she adores cats and currently lives with Business Women’s Association, Christian her furry companion Callie. Women’s Fellowship, a Mothers Club, Please send birthday cards to 713 Harris and Gallatin’s Garden Club. She enjoyed Lane, Cameron, MO 64429. Cameron Critters: Cagney Submitted

This green eyed little cutie could not be any sweeter. Cagney, a 3 ½ month old Catahoula Pointer mix can have fun running and playing, but then will come lay by your side and just chill. He would make a great addition to a younger family. Cagney is up to date on shots and will be neutered before adoption. If you would like to meet Cagney, or would like more information about him, you can contact Kathy at 816-752-2295 or e-mail her at [email protected]. Thursday, September 19, 2019 Citizen-Observer - 9 Financial Focus: Can “AI” Help You Celebrating Fifty Years Become a Better Investor Submitted of the Community of Christ Church, 904 W. Fourth Street, Cameron. For seventy For the past several years, truly knows you, your It is with great enthusiasm that the MO years TOPS has helped members reach their artificial intelligence – or AI personality, your family TOPS 0460 chapter announces that they will weight loss goals by providing the tools, – has increasingly found a situation and your be celebrating their fifty anniversary this fall. information, support, and accountability place in many walks of life. hopes for the future – This chapter of TOPS (Taking Off Pounds they need to be successful in their weight Almost certainly, you use can know how your Sensibly) was established on September 17, loss journey. Past members and anyone some form of AI, whether it’s sensitivity to risk might 1969 by Dolores (Dodie) Garside and others interested in improving their health through your time on social media, cause you to react to to provide a weight loss support group for lifestyle changes and weight loss is welcome your use of mobile banking, events such as sudden the Cameron area. The group is hosting a to attend. the navigation system you market declines. Armed reception and open house September 19, rely on for directions, or with this knowledge, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall any of the many other AI- a financial advisor driven applications relevant can talk through your to your daily life. But AI has By Joshua Strong options to help keep you also become a significant on the road toward your 79th Burnett Family part of the financial services goals. industry. So, you might wonder if AI can • Answers to qualitative questions – A Reunion sewing, crocheting, counted cross stitch, help you become a better investor. robo-advisor can provide you with many Baker. Those attending out of town were Jeff gardening, canning, cooking and being To begin with, what is AI? Essentially, key data points – rates of return, projections Submitted The 79th annual Burnett family reunion DeVaul, Lathrop; Clint, Ethan and Ashton involved in many projects. it’s the ability of a computer program or of future accumulations, etc. But so can a Burnett, Mary Burnett, Bill, Holly, Bo and After retirement Delma enjoyed line machine to think or learn. Using complex personal financial advisor, who can also go was held Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the American Legion Hall in Hamilton for Luke and grandson Winston Thompson dancing with a group of friends for several algorithms (a set of rules, or steps), beyond the numbers to help you answer all of Chillicothe. Rob, Dawn and Brooke years. They went to different organizations computers and machines can mimic many qualitative, subjective questions: How the descendants of Isaac and Polly (Hurt) Burnett. There were forty persons present. DeVaul of Pleasant Hill; Naoma DeVaul of to perform. of the thought processes of human beings. can I save for college for my children and Kansas City, MO; Paul and Linda Scherer, Delma has three grandchildren living in But how can you use AI to invest? And my own retirement at the same time? If I Gifts were given as follow: Most senior member present Pauline Kolb; Youngest Joe and Millie Joslin and grandson Jackson Texas, Oregon, and New Mexico. She also should you? change jobs, should I leave my 401(k) in all of Liberty. Brad and Connie Briggs and has three great grandchildren. In the financial services world, many my former employer’s plan, move it to my member present Winston Thompson; Newest married couple present Casey and Wyatt Smith and his friend Braydon all of When Delma was 80 she moved to companies use AI to select investments new employer’s plan or roll it over to an Blue Springs and Pat Eckerson Smith of Cameron to live closer to her son. She for specific funds. On an individual level, IRA? What’s the best way to guard my Alysssa Burnett; Longest married couple present Doug and Kay Marshall; Most Parkville. belonged to Take Off Pounds Sensibly in you can work with an AI-powered “robo- financial independence if I ever need some Please join us next year for the 80th Burnett Cameron and drove back to Gallatin for advisor” to build an investment portfolio. type of long-term care, such as an extended children present Casey and Alyssa Burnett and Traveled the farthest Rob and Dawn family several years to attend The First Christian These robo-advisors are typically stay in a nursing home? reunion held Church. She still enjoys reading the quite affordable, and they generally • Guidance for the “big picture” – Your DeVaul. 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The arranged to have the Cooper Family flag plea-defective equipment.-$225.00 meeting opened with Regent Judy Wright replaced and Don Talley installed it for us. Obia Devin Clark-guilty plea-op mtr veh w/o welcoming everyone and turned the meeting The BUMM Charity Car Show, financial resp.-$150.00; guilty plea-fail to over to Carmen Stoneking who presented Plattsburg, MO, will be held September 29, register vehicle-$82.00. the Community Service Award Certificate 2019. We will again judge the most Patriotic Arthur A De La Cruz-guilty plea-possess to Jim Plowman, Lathrop, MO, for his Car and the judges will be Judy Wright and marijuana-$231.50. outstanding volunteer service in the Lathrop Margaret Stevens. The Prize will again be Carol Lee Snodgrass-guilty plea-peace area. an Apple Pie and Anne Wolfe will make and disturbance-$225.00; guilty plea- Regent Wright then led us in the DAR bake the pie. shoplifting-amended. Ritual followed by refreshments served by NEW BUSINESS: Valerie suggested Danyell Lee Michaels-guilty plea-Dwi-alcohol- our Hostess Mary Goldberg. that if we have trouble entering our Service prior offender-$623.33. Sarah Poff was then introduced and she to America Hours this year either call her for David Andrew Conta-guilty plea-ex pst spd lmt gave us a very interesting program telling instructions or give her our hours, how the (20-25 mpl ovr) $211.50. about going West as an only woman on a hours were used and she will enter them. Dwayne Francis Stout-guilty plea-defective wagon train. Her husband had gone earlier National Day of Service at 4 C’s is equipment $225.00; guilty plea-failed to on a wagon train to search for gold and October 11,2019. If we are able to help sort meeting Carmen Stoneking is in charge of and more. yield-amended. decided to settle down and sent for his wife clothing or help in any way we should let the Program “Heroines of the Revolutionary During these activities at theTesha Anarrial Becker-guilty plea-fail to and children to come and join him at a later Carmen Stoneking know. War” by Robert C. Jones, Speaker. Margaret showgrounds, Jim buzzes around on his register vehicle-$82.00. date. The Honor Flights are having trouble. So Stevens will be our Hostess and it will be John Deere Gator, keeping an eye on the on-Noah Ryan Caldwell-guilty plea-defective The President General’s Message was it might be best if we would use our donations held at the First Christian Church, Lathrop, goings and providing assistance wherever he equipment-$225.00.;guilty plea-ex pst spd given to us by Carmen Stoneking and the or volunteer hours to Fisher House. MO. Community Service: Goodies for First is needed. Jim enjoys visiting with all of the lmt (11-15 mph ovr)-amended. National Defense Report was given by Lana Carmen Stoneking has Hike and Bike Responders. people. Dillan Tanner Montgomery-dismissed by Ct Wright. Donation Pledge Forms for Businesses to The Missouris Shoal Chapter of the DAR Mr. Plowman promotes the fairgrounds w/o prejudice-Op mtr veh w/o financial A report on Constitution Week was give donations to be given to entrants. Hike recognized Jim Plowman of Lathrop, Mo. as a place for a number of community and responsibility. given by Margaret Stevens in the absence and Bike will take place on Sept. 21. with the Community Service Award at their private events, like the 4-H, Boy Scouts,Rodney Ray Farmer-guilty plea-fail to register of Mary Tyrrell. There were articles put in This year at the Plattsburg Fall Festival, Tuesday, September 10, meeting at the First Fourth of July fireworks, the Lathrop vehicle-$82.00. the newspapers and clips on the local radio October 10th, the Missouris Shoal Chapter Christian Church in Lathrop. Museum, the Blue Star and Gold StarMiranda Nyleen Rachel Jenkins-guilty plea-fail station. will recognize the Re-establishment of the Jim is a barber in Lathrop was the co- Memorial, and much more. He also makes to register vehicle-$86.50. The following Minute Reports were Plattsburg American Legion Auxiliary Unit founder of the Lathrop Antique Car, Tractor a weekly trip to Kansas City for food and Jeffery Mark Neal-Dismiss by Ct w/o prejudice- given: American History by Carmen with the presentation of a Certificates to the and Engine Association, serving as the resources for the association. He work’s the Op mtr veh w/o financial responsibility. Stoneking; Chapter Achievements by Judy Officers. president for most of the club’s existence. group’s weekly BINGO game and sometimesAmy L. Kirkland-guilty plea-ex pst spd lmt (16- Wright; Conservation by Valerie Coleman; The motion was made for Missouris Under his leadership, the club’s two major uses his own money and resources for the 19 mph ovr) $132.00. DAR Museum by Carmen Stoneking; DAR Shoal Chapter to donate two full Baskets shows continue to grow and be successful association. He is always willing to help. Teresa R. Dunwoodie-guilty plea-defective Schools by Judy Wright; DAR Library by of articles, during the “Forever Christmas in their entertainment and economic success Mr. Plowman has also been a member of equipment-$225.00.;guilty plea- ex pst spd Margaret Stevens; Junior Membership by Celebration” at Plattsburg this year. The for the community. One of the major shows the Chamber of Commerce and serves on lmt (16-19 mph ovr)-amended. Valerie Coleman; Native American Indians proceeds from one basket will go to the is the Living History Festival, which shows the Lathrop Friendship Festival Committee.Meredith K Downing-guilty plea- ex pst spd lmt by Valerie Coleman; Women’s Issues by Veteran’s Home, Cameron, MO, and the Jim cares about the children and their People who know Jim say he is an honest, (11-15 mph ovr) $102.00. Judy Wright. other one to Fisher House in the Kansas education, as fourth graders from surround hard-working man who cares about LathropMikki Lea Rhodes-guilty plea-ex pst spd lmt Regent Wright opened the Business City Area. The motion was seconded and schools are invited to spend the day shelling and gives it his very best. He is known for (16-19 mph ovr)-$132.00. Meeting with Recording Secretary Anne adopted. corn, watching the crusher turn rock into being kind, giving and unselfish. Misty Dawn Schmidt-guity plea-ex pst spd lmt Wolfe reporting eleven members and six At our October 8, 2019, 1:00 pm, gravel, making sorghum, cutting lumber, (11-15 mph ovr) $102.00. Scott Alan Chaney-assault; trespass-Dismiss by Ct w/o prejudice. Scott Alan Chaney- dismiss by Ct w/o prejudice- The Hamilton Achievers 4-H Club News fail to obey lawful order; disorderly Submitted all the time that is spent promoting demonstration on how to make doing and any other information October 1 The beginning of the 4-H. a Korean dish, Doen Jang Pork you would like to share. New 4-H year The Achievers held their August The Pledge Volunteers for the Skewers. We would like to congratulate October 4 Hamilton meeting on August 25 at the meeting was Chase and Justin. Anyone wishing to put a project Bud Motsinger for being elected to Homecoming Kidder United Methodist Church. Anyone interested in being a (etc) meeting date in the upcoming the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame. We appreciate the host families The Church prepared a Lasagna project leader please let Debbie events should text that information September 29 is our September for supplying our refreshments and meal for our club. We would like know at our next meeting or for to the reporters at (816)284-4292 meeting and the Dockery family for the ones that donate their time to Thank Richard and Linda Evans more information about becoming (816)465-0768. We would also is the host family for that meeting. to teach projects. Thank You. and the members of the church for a volunteer. like you to include pictures taken Check out our website at hosting this wonderful meal. It was All 4-H members are encouraged at these events that you would like Upcoming Events http://4h.missouri.edu/resources very thoughtful and we appreciate to continue to sell 911 signs. to share and a short description of TBA Modot Service Project Ledger Grooms gave a who is in the photo, what they are - « Adopt-A-Highway». 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State Justice Information System and offers revoked or suspended-amended; guilty 15 mph ovr) $102.00. Lisa Crowley-guilty plea-animal license-$82.00. the following to the public. Public information plea-defective equipment.-$225.00 Michael G. Boren- guilty plea- ex pst spd lmt Tyler V. Swinderman-guilty plea-nuisance is available on the Internet at www.courts. Obia Devin Clark-guilty plea-op mtr veh w/o (11-15 pmh ovr) $131.50. violation-$106.50. mo.gov/casenet. The public will be able to view financial resp.-$150.00; guilty plea-fail to Morgan Horvatin-guilty plea-animal Tyler Victoria Swinderman-guilty plea-nuisance the court calendar information and specific case register vehicle-$82.00. license-$106.50. viol. $106.50. information including party name, issuance and Arthur A De La Cruz-guilty plea-possess Jessica Hearn-dismissed by Ct w/o prejudice- Megan Martin-guilty plea- nuisance viol- service of warrants and summons. Scheduled marijuana-$231.50. nuisance violation; guilty plea- nuisance $75.00. hearings, trials, pending allegations or charges Carol Lee Snodgrass-guilty plea-peace violation-$106.50; guilty plea-nuisance Randy Curnow-guilty plea-nuisance viol- where defendant is found guilty, and sentence disturbance-$225.00; guilty plea- violation-$25.00. $75.00. information. shoplifting-amended. Dawn Blacklock-guilty plea-building code Steve Dahms- guilty plea-nuisance viol- Closed cases are not available to the public. Danyell Lee Michaels-guilty plea-Dwi-alcohol- prior offender-$623.33. David Andrew Conta-guilty plea-ex pst spd lmt (20-25 mpl ovr) $211.50. Dwayne Francis Stout-guilty plea-defective equipment $225.00; guilty plea-failed to yield-amended. Tesha Anarrial Becker-guilty plea-fail to register vehicle-$82.00. Noah Ryan Caldwell-guilty plea-defective L&S equipment-$225.00.;guilty plea-ex pst spd lmt (11-15 mph ovr)-amended. Dillan Tanner Montgomery-dismissed by Ct w/o prejudice-Op mtr veh w/o financial responsibility. Rodney Ray Farmer-guilty plea-fail to register vehicle-$82.00. Deer Processing Miranda Nyleen Rachel Jenkins-guilty plea-fail to register vehicle-$86.50. Jeffery Mark Neal-Dismiss by Ct w/o prejudice- 33 Years Experience Op mtr veh w/o financial responsibility. Amy L. Kirkland-guilty plea-ex pst spd lmt (16- 19 mph ovr) $132.00. Cut to your specifications. Extra care to see Teresa R. Dunwoodie-guilty plea-defective equipment-$225.00.;guilty plea- ex pst spd lmt (16-19 mph ovr)-amended. that you get your own meat. All meat is de-boned. Meredith K Downing-guilty plea- ex pst spd lmt (11-15 mph ovr) $102.00. Mikki Lea Rhodes-guilty plea-ex pst spd lmt $ $ (16-19 mph ovr)-$132.00. Basic Fee (yearling) 95 • Does 125 Misty Dawn Schmidt-guity plea-ex pst spd lmt (11-15 mph ovr) $102.00. $ $ Scott Alan Chaney-assault; trespass-Dismiss by Ct w/o prejudice. 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A French tuck, have control of that and it picking up on affordable “It’s super flattering and definitely Google that, can really combats depression, tips. The proceeds from the humbling. Everyone wanted change your whole wardrobe anxiety and all of those fundraiser will go to Carley to build it up and make it and make you feel beautiful things that women are Dudley’s future pursuits what it was tonight, and and like a new woman.” dealing with. It’s something in the fashion world as she seeing women feel confident, Along with hosting a we can control. That’s my explores design colleges beautiful and come to life,” fashion show, Carley Dudley favorite part.” in New York. The fashion said Carley Dudley, a local also debuted a few handmade Throughout the night, show will also strengthen her teen who organized the event. items. The items displayed were those she made by hand and are just the first of what she hopes are many more. “It was humbling. I love to style things. 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Bonnie Bland poses for a photo in front of her recently donated WWI uniform. LEGION______from front page WWII uniform belonged to his father. “The thing I see that I’m most impressed “We tried to donate them to the veterans with is the quality of the American Legion Back row Ty Speer, Alisha Neal, Brenna Bontrager, Madisyn Rilye, Karen home and they said they didn’t have room Posts,” Oxford said. “They’re folks all over Chaney and Ashely Mitchell. Front row Matti Ramsey, Gracia Edwards and for them,” Bland said. “… It’s emotional and the country doing great things – supporting Cheznie Edwards. I’m very, very proud. It was what my husband American Legion programs, supporting would have wanted. He passed away in April.” veterans and promoting patriotism. The quality Oxford arrived with an entourage of of the folks is just outstanding. It’s an honor to American Legion representatives, quickly be associated with people like that.” American Family taking in the new attractions on display. For Allen Reed, post commander, he During his visit, he highlighted recently passed considered Tuesday an important day in the legislation spearheaded by President Donald American Post 33’s history. Insurance Fights hunger Trump allowing the American Legion to “It was like a breath of fresh air, letting Submitted According to Missouri Farmers Care expand its membership to all military members us know the organization is still alive and statistics, in rural Missouri as many as one serving after WWII. Due to thousands of strong as ever,” Reed said. “With the new American Family Insurance agent Karen in five people face food insecurity. Among WWII veterans during each year, Oxford said Legionnaires Act, which was signed into law Chaney of Cameron bands together with children, the numbers are even higher; legion membership has declined, but expects a by President Trump, that opens the door to a other agents to fight hunger in Missouri where in parts of the state one in three new generation of members to join their ranks, whole lot of veterans who were not eligible to For the second year in a row, American children face food insecurity on a regular thanks to the recent legislation. be members of the American Legion.” Family Insurance agents in Missouri, basis. including Karen Chaney of Cameron, The event is sponsored by Missouri participated in a donation drive and Farmers Care Foundation to address the food packaging event with the Future issue of food insecurity. Farmers of America (FFA) to combat Seventy-eight donations were raised food insecurity. “As American Family from American Family agents and staff. agents, we’re proud to support these The Dreams Foundation 1-to-1 matching community efforts to combat food gift program for charitable organizations insecurity in our home state,” said Chaney. brought that total to $23,950. The event took place at the Missouri State More than 700 FFA member kids also Fair in Sedalia in August. Donations and participated in the volunteer activity. The the American Family Insurance Dreams group of volunteers, including Chaney, Foundation matching gift program helped packed 128,460 meals, exceeding last provide more than 128,000 meals for year’s total as well as the goal set by Missouri children in need by supporting the Missouri Farmers Care. The meals will be state’s FFA Food Insecurity Day at the state distributed among six large food banks in fair, part of the 2019 Drive to Feed Kids. Missouri.

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Cameron’s latest win school, whose middle hitter Coach Addie Floyd said their comes in a two-set beatdown, committed to Rockhurst momentum carried over to 25-22 and 25-13, of Penny University. We came together Penny Tuesday, although they High School but coaches and and took the championship. seemed caught off guard in the players say their momentum We were all meshing ... It was The Cameron Lady Dragons pose for a photo after taking first place at See BALL on page 15 Saturday’s tournament in Higginsville, kicking off a 5-game winning streak. Bad luck Dragons fall in 8-0 Dragons look for homecoming rebound first 35-28 loss mercy rule Tuesday By Jimmy Potts focus on small victories By Jimmy Potts during a game and the Editor Editor [email protected] [email protected] technical stuff during practice time and see what The Cameron Dragon The Cameron High happens during the game.” Soccer Team continues School football team did not The Dragons return to looking for its first win let its recent 35-28 to St. Pius the pitch Monday when after falling to Excelsior X loss keep them down for they host Midland Empire Springs 8-0 Tuesday. long as the set their sights on Conference rival Benton. The with the Dragons the Chillicothe Hornets for a Although taking a hard loss fielding a team still homecoming tilt. Tuesday, Welch said one of The Dragons return acclimating from a 2018 the strengths of his team to David Goodwin Field hiatus, Coach Jason Welch thus far is their ability to following a close loss to the said developing and team not let losses prevent their St. Plus X Warriors with a cohesion is the final piece. development. fourth-quarter, driving-killing “I’m confident we’ll “They keep coming no-call on pass interference in overcome this and carry back. We have the heart back of the end zone halting on. We just have to focus for the game, we just have what had been a back-and- on the positive and correct to learn the game itself fourth battle between the the problems,” Welch said. and what teamwork really conference rivals. “That’s the only way I means,” he said. “We gave them that game. know how to do it. You You can’t do anything about the refs,” said Ty Campbell, who completed 15 of 24 passes for 166 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for a team-leading 97 yards on 17 attempts. “We should have scored that play ... We’re better. We should have beat them. They just capitalized on our mistakes.” The Dragons struggled in the first quarter, allowing St. Pius X quarterback Jack Cameron quarterback Ty Campbell breaks lose on a double digit run during a drive See FOOTBALL on page 15 in the third quarter against St. Pius X Friday night. Campbell rush for 97 yards. Diamond Lady Dragons rally from 5-run deficit for win By Jimmy Potts Editor [email protected] Coach Krissy Stover challenged the team to step up their play or step down from varsity, since then the Cameron tennis player Maddie Thogmartin returns Lady Dragons seem much serve Monday against Excelsior Springs. more competitive. The Lady Dragons picked up their latest victory Lady Dragons pick up after overcoming a 5-run deficit to defeat Chillicothe first win of the season Monday, which has players By Jimmy Potts “The girls worked hard. and coaches alike excited as Editor This is the culmination of the season progresses. [email protected] all of our hard work. It’s “We played really well. starting to come together The Cameron Lady We came back, hit and won for us and you’re starting to Dragon Tennis Team picked the game,” second baseman see the results,” said Berry up its first win of the season Kaitlyn Smith said. “… after Monday’s victory over in a 9-0 shutout of Excelsior Today we came out and Excelsior Springs. “Last Laini Joseph (shown here) drove in a team leading three RBIs during Tuesday. Springs. grinded and got it done. Our week, those were some beat St. Pius. We’re 3-1 (in ahead by a run heading into driving in outfielder Jada After a week of narrow heads are in the game more tough matches. To finally conference).” the fourth inning. Outfielder Potts to give Cameron a losses, the Lady Dragons and we communicated more get that first when and get than we did on Saturday. We Both teams seemed in for Austyn Colgrove opened two-run advantage, then finally captured a victory in up a scoring barrage after can come out Thursday and a dogfight with Cameron See LADIES on page 15 blowout fashion. See TENNIS on page 14 Thursday, September 19, 2019 Sports Citizen-Observer - 15 Foreman, Husch standout at host meet BALL______from page 14 By Jimmy Potts first set. host Savannah Thursday. Editor “The girls were not During the jamboree, the [email protected] expecting Penny to be as good Cameron split a pair of sets as they were. They had some with Savannah and Floyd Cameron cross country runners big hitters in their front row,” believes her team did not play Zoe Foreman and Tyler Husch Floyd said. “They weren’t to their potential. continue posting top 20 finishes expecting that. Then in the “I’m eager. All of us have with the pair representing Cameron second game we made some made changes. I’m eager well at its host meet Tuesday night. changes and we were ready to see how the girls work Foreman picked up her second for it.” together and I hope I see the silver medal of the year while Husch The Lady Dragons will team I had on Saturday,” pulled in for 16th during Cameron’s attempt to get their first Floyd said. host meet. conference victory when they “I tried to stay focused and realized this is the last time I’m running here,” said Foreman, who finished the race with a time of ___ from page 14 22:57. “Mentally, I was just trying LADIES Colgrove scored on a runs in a ballgame you’re to think about staying on pace and grounder by catcher Arli probably going to win.” remembering that is going to be Dragons fall in 8-0 Smith. Outfielder Laini The Lady Dragons will over.” Joseph stepped in and ripped host St. Pius X Thursday and Kylie Graham followed close a double to drive in a run - improve their 3-1 conference behind Foreman for fifth (25:07), mercy rule Tuesday the last of her team-leading record while keeping their focus on small victories followed by Hayley Wilson for three RBIs on the day. momentum going. First during a game and the eighth (25:07), Katelyn Riddle at “We played pretty good. pitch is set for 4:30 p.m. technical stuff during 12th (26:51), Payton Dickkut (17th, We kept them off balance and “We feel like we’re on 27:44) and Ashley Yamat (20th, practice time and see what fielded the ball pretty well,” the edge of stepping up and 28:45) to wrap up the top 20. The happens during the game.” Stover said. “We played becoming good-level team. girls took third overall. The Dragons return to defense when we needed to. We just keep taking those In boys action, Husch finished the pitch Monday when We had two double plays. steps each game,” Stover with a time of 20:56. The next they host Midland Empire We’ve gotten a lot more said. “We’re on the verge of closest runner was Thomas Wilhelm Conference rival Benton. consistent … Our bats are saying we can compete with (22nd, 21:23), Caden Hanrahan Although taking a hard loss starting to come around. anyone … They’ve been (34th, 22:27), Brett Henry (38th, Tuesday, Welch said one of We’re hitting the ball hard. showing up to compete the 22:36), Sam Smith (22:37), and the strengths of his team Any time you score seven last four or five games.” thus far is their ability to Deacon Bell (44th, 23:09) to wrap not let losses prevent their up the top 50. The boys took third development. overall. “They keep coming Husch said the most difficult TENNIS___ from page 14 back. We have the heart part of Tuesday’s race was keeping for the game, we just have his breath while navigating the over that hump, hopefully win, followed by Burton (8- hilly course under 90-degree to learn the game itself we start to develop. St. Pius 2), Burge (8-1) and Davis (8- temperatures. and what teamwork really and Chillicothe, especially 0). “It was really hot. You just have means,” he said. St. Pius, they are going to Thogmartin believes to be easy on the downhill and push be the teams to beat in our Monday’s victory will be the on the up hill. [My times] are OK, conference this year hands first of many to come with the but I feel like they could be better. down. To play those two Lady Dragons gaining more Maybe I’m not breathing right,” coming out the gate is really confidence with each match. said Husch, who felt he could tough. This is a good group of “Tennis is a very mental keep pace with first-place finsiher girls with a lot of experience game and if you think you’re Kayelor Melvin of Lexington, who coming back.” going to come out and lose, finished first with 18:47. “We’re Maddie Thogmartin won then you probably are,” doing pretty good (as a team). I feel 8-3 doubles with Brenna Thogmartin said. “Having like it’s going to be hard (making Bontrager as did the team confidence gets you to the my personal record). It was set of Mackenzie Williams and next level ... We’re going to pretty high last year and it’s going Mattison Burton (8-1), and keep practicing and improving to be hard working back up towards Serenity Burge and Mallery with every match. By the end it. I definitely need to work on my Davis (8-1). In singles of the season, we’re going to striding.” action, Thogmartin won 8-3, be a much better team and Williams won 8-2, Bontrager the wins will be much more had the most contentious frequent.” singles match with an 8-5 Cameron junior Zoe Foreman jogs in for a second-place finish. FOOTBALL______from page 14 Fan of the week

Mosh to hit receiver David Deters on Deters for a 61-yard touchdown to take The loss drops Cameron to 2-1 a 50-yard touchdown on the first play his team into the half ahead 20-14. with the 2-1 Hornets looking to play of their first offensive possession. A “[Mock] just knows how to stay in homecoming spoiler. The Hornets stalled drive and a fumble allowed the the pocket. Most QBs, when they see seemed to run their run-based flex bone Warriors to push their lead to 12-0, but the blitz, they automatically either throw to perfection this season, until a 49-12 the Dragons found their footing in the or run. He knows how to waste time, clobbering by perennial powerhouse second quarter. stay in the pocket and find the right Maryville. Cameron will face an odd- “We just clicked. We were getting receiver,” Speer said. man front, typically featuring a nose into a groove,” Campbell said. “It was Mock and Campbell continued guard over center. Cameron coach Jeff definitely our O-line. They were holding their duel into the matching each other Wallace said their approach on offense their blocks pretty good. I had 3 or 4 TD-for-TD with Campbell finding is a stark contrast to their defensive seconds to hold the ball and when I have Speer for another 18-yard touchdown, approach preferring an aggressive, 3 or 4 seconds, we’re a hell of a team.” then pounding the ball in from the power-run style offense while playing Campbell struck back with a nearly 3-yard line for the Dragons final score. a blitz-free, assignment-based style on 50-yard reception of his own after Bjork stepped in for Mock late in the defense. hitting senior receiver Nick Helmich on fourth quarter, hitting receiver Robbie “They’re physical. They play good, a fly route, then gave Cameron the lead Sharp on a 40-yard fly route but the solid football on both sides of the ball. after hitting receiver Bryson Speer in aforementioned drive-killing, no-call We have a real challenge on Friday,” the corner of the end zone. Mosh, who pass interference on fourth-and-goal Wallace said. “... They’re a good Congratulations Renae Murphy in being the third combined with Dominic Bjork for 305 prevented any chance of returning the football team. It will be the best team Citizen-Observer Fan of the Week of 2019. Enjoy yards passing and four touchdowns, hit favor. we’ve seen so far.” See TENNIS on page 14 the four tickets to the Renaissance Festival. 16 - Citizen-Observer Thursday, September 19, 2019 Cameron Schools Renaissance Continue School is underway and the Cameron district recorded a slight decrease in numbers but added another pre-Kindergarten class CAMERON that makes the overall number slightly higher. Here are enrollment numbers: 2018 2019 Parkview 339 351 Intermediate School 362 352 NAL DIRE Middle School 416 406 TIO CT High School 528 521 O O Totals 1645 1630 EV RY D This does not count a third pre- kindergarten, which has been added as a preschool to Parkview. It also does not count Early Childhood Special Education. This would be another 120+ students. BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH CORNERSTONE CHURCH KINGDOM BUILDERS ST. MUNCHIN CATHOLIC Pastor James Mackey Pastor Morgan Saunders Pastor Gary Phillips CHURCH BETTER FINANCIALLY TOO 515 S. Elm St. 317 N. Locust | (660) 815-5373 311 N. Main Father Thomas Ludwig Numbers revealed the Tax Rate hearing in (816) 632-7337 | (816) 284-2830 cornerstonechurch.cc Sunday School 9 a.m. 301 N. Cedar | (816) 632-2768 August showed nearly a $5 million increase Follow us on facebook Sunday Worship 9 & 10:30 am. Free breakfast every week! www.munchin.net Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Night Youth Group 6 p.m. Nursery provided 0-4 yrs. 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Several years ago, the scoring in the top two the most growth when comparing 2018 Here are enrollment numbers: Cameron schools were in levels in 2019 when results to 2019. 2018 2019 trouble. Statewide testing compared to 2018. “An increase of 11.7% was recorded for Parkview 339 351 put our kids far below where “Although English English II in 2019. Math scores superseded Intermediate School 362 352 everyone wanted them to be. Language Arts (ELA) the state averages with 41.2% of Cameron NAL DIRE Middle School 416 406 Enter Supt. Dr. Matt scores in grade three students scoring higher than the state TIO CT High School 528 521 Robinson. He and his team exceeded the state average in Algebra I and an additional VO OR Totals 1645 1630 turned things around, and our averages, they fell 21.5% scoring higher in Algebra II. Algebra E Y academic scores got back to slightly from the 2018 II also witnessed an increase of 12.3% over D This does not count a third pre- where they should be. Jack Briggs assessment results. 2018 test scores. kindergarten, which has been added as a One of the key players was Guest Columnist Fifth grade ELA cohort “Science assessments were also given preschool to Parkview. It also does not count Dr. Chris Shanks. He moved fell from 51.5% to to grades five, eight, and biology students. Early Childhood Special Education. This on to a north Kansas City job and has been 44.8% in 2019, but fourth grade students The district is anxiously awaiting those would be another 120+ students. replaced by Assistant Supt. Laurie Mefford, witnessed huge gains with a 9.6% increase results scheduled for release mid-October. BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH CORNERSTONE CHURCH KINGDOM BUILDERS ST. 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Course (EOC) assessments to high school earned an increase of 1.4% while grade continue to perform above state averages in Motor Co. & Kids Club 7 p.m. Senior Pastor Ken Gazaway MABEL WORSHIP CENTER Sunday St. Aloysius Mass 11 a.m. The tax rate was raised nearly 16 cents students. seven increased 2.3% from the 2018 school several areas of assessments. We continue 202 E. Ford | (816) 632-7251 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Weekday Mass: from $4.2173 to $4.374 per $100 valuation. “Recently, both MAP and EOC scores year. The largest increase was witnessed to show gains and growth in several areas 319 N. Walnut • Cameron CAMERON CHURCH OF Minister of Music - Terry Beasley Pastor Tim Ashby Mon. 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“Journalist, Stalker, what’s the difference?” September 19, 2019 1022 S. Chestnut, Cameron, Missouri 64429 Volume 89/ Issue 2 Mama-Mia cast begins rehearsals for fall musical Jaden Miller the songs and Donna was nior Henry Terry as Harry, always one of the characters Freshman Alexis Jones as Junior I wanted to play,” Senior Au- Ali, Freshman Tia Randall as The CHS Drama department brey Brown said. Lisa, Sophomore Li Cook as held auditions for the 2019- The Cameron High Pepper, Sophomore Noah 2020 musical production of Drama Department has nev- Jaggers as Eddie and Fresh- ‘Mamma Mia’ on Wednes- er done callbacks until this man Arthur Qualman as Fa- day, Sept. 4. year. Callbacks are an invi- ther Alexandrious. The auditions were held tation to a select few actors “I play Farther Alexan- in the Goodrich Auditorium to work with other charac- drious and I love it because where actors performed a ters and perform in different I like his part and get to be one minute monologue and scenes so the directors can creative by inserting myself one minute song of their better decide what charac- into many many scenes so choice. After auditions, direc- ters they want to assign their Photo by Jaden Miller I get to be creative in that tors posted the list for call- actors to. way,” Freshman Arthur Qual- Junior Paxton Bogle pretends to be a busy workwoman talking to backs on the Mamma Mia During callbacks, actors Sophomore Jordan Jackman who pretends to be a teenager during the man said. board on Thursday, Sept. 5. were given pieces of the acting warm-up. They began their first “I got the part of Donna script and were told to per- and ‘The Winner Takes It All’. Friday, September 6. The practice on Monday, Sept. 9 Sheridan. I was extremely form any part the directors “It’s the first time we have cast list includes: Junior at the Goodrich auditorium excited because I’ve always asked them to as well as done callbacks since I’ve Jaden Miller as Sophie, Se- right after school until 5:30 watched mamma mia my learn a short dance routine been in high school and they nior Aubrey Brown as Don- p.m. During the first practice, whole life. Me and Maddie choreographed by Mr. Jere- were interesting because I na, Senior Maleah Maddex they read through the first Thogmartin would watch it my Hess to the song ‘Danc- didn’t know what to expect as Rosie, Junior Paxton scene and listened to the together literally every time ing Queen’. As well as the but it was really fun,” Senior Bogle as Tanya, Junior Je- songs. we hung out. We’d either dance routine, they were Henry Terry said. vin Fitzgerald as Sky, Junior Mamma Mia will be pre- watch Mamma Mia or Hair- given two songs to be per- After callbacks, the cast Eli Robinson as Bill, Senior sented on Nov. 14, 15 and spray or Greece, so I grew formed. The first song was list was posted at 3 p.m. on David Beasly as Sam, Se- 16 for $10 at the door or $13 up watching it and singing ‘Does Your Mother Know?’ online. Juniors have sweet elections for class officers Joy Collins The 2019-2020 class juices and full size candy also brought treats in the results were posted at the candidates for Junior Class bars were left in the students morning. Some treats were end of the same day. Junior President were Madisyn lockers with little saying writ- donuts from Burton with a The Junior Class is re- CHS’s Junior Mattison Bur- Riley, Mackenzie Williams, ten on them such as “Don’t sign that says “Donut make sponsible for organizing ton elected for Junior Class Candy Garnder and Matti get us Twisted, Vote Matti the wrong decision, vote Bur- 2020 Prom for Seniors. The President, Katie Rooney Burton. For the week lead- Burton Junior Class Pres- ton” and cookies from both Prom will be at the Pearl in was elected Vice-President, ing up to voting, each candi- ident!!!” with twizzlers and Williams and Riley. The stu- Hamilton. Burton’s parents Hadley Berry, Secretary; and date did something different “Be Kool Vote Madisyn Riley dents voted for Class Pres- will also help with After Prom. Abby Linhart, Treasurer, on to win over the hearts of the #Riles4Pres” with the kool- ident on Friday, September Friday, September 13. students. Treats, kool-aid aid juices. Some candidates 13 during Dragon Time. The Wilmes brings a new look to CHS Art Classes that’s something I really like,” tails and crochet. Maggie Wisecup Senior Bree Main said. “I like the environment of Junior Ms. Wilmes graduated the class, like not a lot of pres- Along with the pleth- from Northwest Missouri sure and I’m with my friends ora of new teachers added State in 2014. She graduated and honestly it’s just fun. Her to the staff of CHS, a new Art with a Bachelor’s degree in teaching methods are differ- Teacher was thrown in the Art Education. She has been ent than most, and I feel like I mix; Ms. Brett Wilmes. Ms. teaching for six years. She learn more about the project Wilmes teaches art classes, previously taught at Winston. rather than just doing it,” Se- including Art 1, Painting and “Ever since I was in grade nior Karson Smith said. Drawing, and Sculpture/ Ce- school I admired my teach- Ms. Wilmes is also the ramics class. ers and wanted to become a advisor for CHS’s Art Club. “I am teaching three differ- teacher. When I got to high One of their first projects out- ent classes this year. Sculp- school, I took my first art side of the classroom was to ture and Ceramics, Painting class my senior year and I Photo by Melissa A. Robinson decorate the windows in con- and Drawing and Art One. realized how passionate I Art Club students paint windowns near the counselor’s office to help junction with Homecoming. It’s my hope to have an Ad- am about art. So it clicked. I decorate for homecoming. From the left, Malayna Case, Maya Banum She also displays artwork on vanced Art Class Next year. wanted to be an art teacher. and Hadley Berry. were in early to decorate with members of the Art the bulletin boards between There are incredibly talent- I love that there isn’t always Club. her room and the MAC Lab. Although she didn’t win, Ms. ed artists that would benefit instant gratification with art. At any given time, CHS Stu- Wilmes came home “amazed Currently in Sculpture/ Ce- from that being offered,” Ms. It’s a process and it takes dents, Staff and Visitors can and inspired.” ramics class, Ms. Wilmes Wilmes said. problem solving. It makes it see what projects the art “I was so excited but I is teaching students how to “She teaches by explain- so much more rewarding in classes have completed. know now I have to step up fabricate and even crochet ing certain tricks to help us the end,” Ms. Wilmes said. “The club gives me some- my game even more. There in preparation for their first draw. Anytime we need help Ms. Wilmes was recently thing artsy to do and it is pret- were some amazing teach- sculpture, which must have she’ll come by our table & recognized in Northwest Mis- ty fun. I think she will lead ers there and it’s inspiring,” two arms, two legs, a head, give us a suggestion rath- souri at the Regional Teach- this club to success,” Junior Ms. Wilmes said. a minimum of 36 inches tall, er than just doing it for us & er of the Year Celebration. and must include small de- Tyler Husch said. September 19, 2019 The Tank Volume 89/Issue 2/Page 2 Football teams experiences first loss Friday Cyrus Roe pass to Eddie Willits lead- Junior ing to a Cameron touch- down. The Dragons first After starting the season quarter scored 0, the sec- 2-0 the Cameron Dragon ond quarter scored 22, the football team fell to St. Pius third quarter scored 6, and with a final score of 28-35 the last quarter scored 6 on Friday, Sept. 13. more. The first touchdown of With two minutes left in the game was made by the second quarter, Camp- Nick Helmic from the Drag- bell completed a 16 yard ons. Ty Campell threw a 16 touchdown pass to Bryson yard touchdown to Bryson Speer. The head of the Speer, Ty Speer also threw Dragons football team is a 30 yard touchdown to Ed- Jeff Wallace. die Willits, and Ty Speer “The game was a good had a 3 yard rushing touch- game we did the best we down. could it was fun, this sea- Photo by Jaden Miller The team ended the sec- son of football is looking Cameron Dragons won their second game of the season against Kansas City East before going up against St. ond quarter with a score of the best it has in a while. Pius on Septermber 13. Above Bryson Speer moves in for a tackle during the game against East. 0-12 before St. Pius failed It’s going to be a good sea- 2-1. The score of the game jured in the first half but injured but we managed to deliver a two point con- son,” Bryson Speer said. was 34 to 21 with the drag- came back to play. to pull the game off with a version leaving Cameron The Cameron Dragons ons getting a victory on at “The game was a little good lead. It was a good Dragon player #7 Tyler football team won another Goodwin Field. tougher for the first half, at game.” Tyler Campbell Campbell completed a game with East, now being Tyler Campbell got in- least for me because I was said. FBLA chapter celebrates Career Day at the K Candy Gardner the stadium like there is not President Senior Dayton Junior just being a player. There Peck and Secretary Junior is communications, there’s Teri Walker. Elections were score board, setting and all held at the beginning of the Cameron High School’s these other things you can year and were taken on an Future Business Leaders do outside of the stadium online poll for the presiden- of America (FBLA) start- and be apart of the stadi- cy spot. Instead of students ed off the year by attend- um but it’s not physically in voting on names, Eckert had ing the “Career Day at the the stadium,” Senior Devan all candidates fill out an offi- K” at Kauffman Stadium on Saunders said cer application asking about Thursday, Sep. 5. CHS FBLA has been their goals as president and The students listened in attending this leadership other experiences having in on a presentation by Pres- workshop for three but didn’t an officer position. Students ident Dan Glass and Vice get the chance to last year were given the answer that President of Publicity Toby due to time conflicts. both candidates answered Cook and other members Photo by Chris Eckert Before the bus ride, the and picked which answer in the Royals Front Office. CHS FBLA group poses in front of the water fountain during the “Day 18 students who attended they were most comfortable During the presentation, at the K” where they learned the history and future of business in the the game had a meeting with. Glass and Cook talked sports industry. discussing about what their After the presentation, stu- about what they do in their K if they were interested in mentors for the rest of the goals are for the day and an- dents got to watch the Kan- job. They mentioned giving majoring in business sports. day. nouncing this years’ officers. sas City Royals play against opportunities for students to Students had the opportuni- “Stuff about how many This years’ President is Ju- the Detroit Tigers with the start job shadowing at the ty to job shadow one of the jobs there actually are in nior Candy Gardner, Vice ending score 6-4 Tigers. Band’s first performance with new directors Candy Gardner tian and Senior Spencer Junior Ice. Over the summer they attended a Drum Major The Cameron Marching Leadership Workshop at Dragons had their first half Missouri State University time performance on Friday in Springfield. There both The Sep. 6th at the Dave Good- Drum Majors learned how win Memorial Field. to conduct in different time Tank This year’s marching signatures and marching theme is called “Motown.” drills that they can take For the first performance, home to use. There Chris- the band played “Motown tian earned “The Most Out- Opener” composed by Tom standing Drum Major. Student Editor Wallace featuring the POM “I think we were pleas- Squad. The band learned antly surprised it’s been a Jaden Miller their music during their Photo by Jaden Miller lot of hard work this year summer band camp at the Junior Carly Carmen is presented by the color guard while performing and I think we had a pretty high school and the football the CHS Band’s halftime performance of “Motown”. good performance,” Chris- Staff field. There students got to tian said. meet their new band direc- June 6, Duren announced meet Roberts and Kubala Traditionally the band Joy Collins tors Andy Roberts and Clint his resignation to teach at and say their goodbyes to played the “Star Spangled Candy Gardner Antioch Middle School and Mrs. Ann Goodwin Clark Cyrus Roe Kubala and section leaders. Banner” and the “Cameron Maggie Wisecup “Quote from kubala or Oak Park High School. With and Duren during a BBQ Almamater” at pregame. roberts,’ having both band directors hosted by the Band Boost- After performing, the band leaving and new band di- ers in the CVMS commons. At first, it was going to marched into their tunnel Advisor be new director Roberts rectors, obstacles were pre- The Marching Drag- formation and held at atten- and returning Band Direc- sented like teaching . Stu- on’s Drum Majors this year tion for the football players Melissa A. Robinson tor Blake Duren. Then on dents had the opportunity to are Junior Zachary Chris- to run through. 20 - Citizen-Observer Thursday, September 19, 2019 Planned Road Work for Paper Products Drive By Mike Hanrahan will be distributed to those in need through C-O Reporter nearly 100 authorized agencies. Cameron Northwest Missouri, [email protected] is one of seven communities in Missouri designated as an official collection location. On Saturday, September 21st, there will There will be special displays of paper be a “Paper Products Drive” at the Cameron products within the stores. Shoppers may Sept. 16 - 22 Walmart. There will be a similar event at ST. JOSEPH – The following is a list of castile-creek-bridge purchase these products and then bring Cameron Market on October 5th. Both them outside to the collection volunteers. general highway maintenance and construction Route 33 – Driveway entrance repair from events will run from 10:00 to 3:00. work the Missouri Department of Transportation Route 116 to NE 270th Street, Sept. 16 – 17 Shoppers may purchase one or all of the Volunteers will be present to collect requested products. has planned in the Northwest Missouri region U.S. Route 169 – CLOSED for brush cutting donations of toilet tissue, paper towels, and for the week of Sept. 16 – 22. from Route 116 to NW 268th, Sept. 18, 8 a.m. In 2018, there were 7,688 requests for facial tissues. This is part of the state-wide these “paper packs”, but only 1,337 were Continued flooding may cause schedule to 3:30 p.m. “Festival of Sharing”, an ecumenical program changes in some of the planned work. There Route 33 – CLOSED for brush cutting from available. The needs are there, and it is (29 denominations) to address poverty by hoped that more of the need can be met in may also be moving operations throughout the SE 220th Street to Hilltop Road, Sept. 19, 8 a.m. collecting a wide variety of products which region such as pothole patching, striping, signal to 3:30 p.m. 2019. work, etc., in addition to the work mentioned Daviess County below. Route DD – CLOSED for bridge All work is weather permitting and subject rehabilitation at the I-35 overpass through to change. November. More info: https://www.modot. org/clinton-and-daviess-county-bridge-deck- Clinton County replacements-over-i-35 U.S. Route 169 – CLOSED for a bridge Routes D and E – Pothole patching, Sept. replacement project at the Castile Creek Bridge 16 – 17 south of Gower through late September. More U.S. Route 69 – Shoulder work from U.S. info: https://www.modot.org/us-route-169- Route 136 (Harrison County) to Route T, Sept. 18 Route HH – Pothole patching from Route CC to FOR SALE: Route 13, Sept. 18 Red ARE Truck Topper Route VV – Pothole 68 inches wide X patching, Sept. 18 – 19 82 inches long; U.S. Route 69 – Pavement repair from Route AA Currently on a (Harrison County) to Route T, 2007 GMC; Nice Sept. 19 – 20 Condition, $325.00 Route M – Pothole patching Gallatin, MO from Route 13 to the Caldwell Call 660-663-7065 County line, Sept. 19 – 20 Buy the complete camouflage cabin at

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Case #19DKPR00003 - AA MEETINGS: Melissa Meek, DeKalb County Clerk wishes to remind everyone that absentee Voting begins September 24th in DeKalb County until 5 p.m. November 4th, 101 - Public Notices Lathrop First Christian Church. Bonnie Thompson Estate 2019. PUBLIC Mondays 7pm. Non-smoking. - Opposing without bond This is for the General Election to be held November 5th, 2019 and it only Clarence Lee Thompson Call 816-528-3130 or NOTICES 816-586-3361. (TFN) pertains to the City of Cameron. administrating closing estate Office hours are 8 a.m until 4:30 p.m. daily. On Saturday, November 2nd, of Bonnie Thompson--Susan 2019 hours are 8 a.m. until noon and Monday November 4th 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Mobley Thompson Case On November 5th the polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. #19DKPR00003. (10/29) Reminder that absentee voting is for those unable to get to the polls on election day. Contact the Clerk’s office for any questions or concerns at 816-449-5402. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE ANNOUNCEMENTS Ext 4. For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Diana D Webster, dated April 16, 2015, and recorded on AA OF GAL­LA­TIN CAM­ER­ON CROSS­ROADS May 11, 2015, Document No. 2015-1266 in the Office of the Recorder Open Meet­ing Wed­. Nights, AA GROUP: The Old School of Deeds, Clinton County, Missouri, the undersigned Trustee will on 6 - 8 pm, 1207 S. Clay. 7th Day Rm 6, 116 W 4th St, Camer­ ­on. October 11, 2019, at 10:00 AM, at the West Front Door of the Clinton Advent Church. Mon. Wed. Fri. & Sat. 12pm; Tues. & Thurs. 7pm; Sun. County Courthouse, Plattsburg, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Call Richard O. 660-605-0339 highest bidder for cash: (TFN) 5pm. Open meetings­ Wed. & last Sun. of every­ month For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed with potluck at 4pm. Contact­ All of a tract of land described as follows: Beginning at by Samuel G Jones, dated September 28, 2016, and recorded on ATTENTION the Southwest comer of Lot Seven (7) in “North Town” of Bill 816-632-1896 or Gary & September 29, 2016, Document No. 201602850 in the Office of CLASSIFIED Kathie 816-288-0711 (TFN) the Original Town (now City) of Plattsburg, Clinton County, the Recorder of Deeds, Clinton County, Missouri, the undersigned Missouri, and running thence North 204 feet, thence East 190 Successor Trustee will on September 20, 2019, at 10:00 AM, at the CUSTOMERS Crossroads AL-Anon feet, thence North 51 feet, thence East 158 feet, thence North West Front Door of the Clinton County Courthouse, Plattsburg, WE NOW REQUIRE Family Group Meeting­ 46 feet, more or less, to the North line of the property formerly Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: PAYMENT ON ADS First Chris­tian Church 318 N Pine, Cam­er­on, MO owned by Charles E Welsh and Allene Welsh, thence East 147 BEFORE THEY CAN feet, more or less, to the East line of Lot Eight (8) in said “North Lot Fourteen (14), In Woodland Acres, a subdivision in Clinton Thurs­days at 7:00 pm Town”, thence South 323 feet to the Southeast corner of said County, Missouri., commonly known as 1652 SE Pin Oak Dr, RUN. WE ACCEPT The only require­ ­ment is a Lot Eight (8), thence West 495 feet more or less, to the point Holt, MO, 64048 VISA, MC OR family member or friend with of beginning, commonly known as 601 N Main St, Plattsburg, DISCOVER a problem with alcohol/ addiction. David­ 816-632- MO, 64477 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants CALL 816-632-6543 and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and 6362, Tommie 816-724-5292 (TFN) subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants costs. and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs. A Work In Progress­ support­ HUNT­ING­TON’S DIS­EASE SouthLaw, P.C. Successor Trustee group for any type ­of addic­ ­ Do you know someone with SouthLaw, P.C. Trustee tion. Every­ Tues­day at 7 p.m. at Hunt­ing­ton’s Dis­ease? First Publication: August 29, 2019. For more information, visit www. Friends in Christ Church, 402 North­west Mis­souri has a First Publication: September 19, 2019. For more information, visit southlaw.com N. Main St., Gal­la­tin. (TFN) sup­port group that meets the www.southlaw.com BE WISE! IM­MUN­IZE! 2nd Mon­day of each month Mea­sles & Whoop­ing cough at Lib­er­ty Hos­pi­tal (en­trance NOTICE NOTICE are on the rise! Protect­ your next to dia­ ­ly­sis cli­nic) at 7 pm. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. child NOW! Im­mun­i­za­tions You are not alone. Call Becky §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may and well child checkups­ at 816-592-0950 ques­tions. be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to be­gin at birth. Regu­ ­lar clinics­ (TFN) the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent month­ly in Cam­er­on, Plat­ Life Recovery jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and tsburg & Lathrop.­ Call Clinton­ Faith based support for any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. Coun­ty Health De­part­ment overcoming adversities. 222761-918166). 213623-915279). now 816-539-2144. EOE. Sat. 10 am, Cross­roads Youth (TFN) Build­ing, 919 N Har­ris St, [09/19, 09/26, 10/03/ 10/10/19] [08/29, 09/05, 09/12, 09/19/2019] Cam­er­on. For more in­fo call 816-724-3027 (TFN) Thursday, September 19, 2019 Classifieds Citizen-Observer - 23 NARC­OT­ICS ADMINISTRATIVE 299- Farm Miscellaneous ANON­Y­MOUS: Part time to full time ASSISTANT, Cameron. Sundays @ 6:30pm Cattlemen new heavy iron REDWOOD OF CAMERON JOB FAIR Degree and/or experience 116 W. 4th St., Camer­ ­on. Apartment Maintenance corral panels, $60. We also required. Details at nwmoaaa. Meeting room, main floor, Please join us for refreshments and employment position. Basic repair, have Accessories. Free Old School. 800-561-2250 mowing/snow removal, org/employment.htm Send replacement if anything gets opportunities on UKC ANA help line.(TFN) make readies. Need résumé to Northwest Missouri damaged. 816-507-3116 or someone motivated and Area Agency on Aging, PO PREGNANT?­ 816-898-0234 (TFN) September 11, 2019 BREAST FEED­ING? reliable. Stop by office for Box 185, Cameron MO 64429 Looking for Pasture to rent. Have a child un­der 5? from application- Mon-Thurs. or email bstigall@nwmoaaa. You need Wic! Receive­ Good fences, plenty of water. org. EOE (9/19) Pay up to $75 an acre. Call 816- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 8:30-4:30 pm. 1103 N. vouch­ers for for­mu­la, milk, Cedar St., Cameron, MO Help Wanted- Housekeeping- cheese, and more. 288-9060 (9/19) 64429 816-632-2015 (TFN) part time $20 an hour. Call 816- Reg­u­lar clinics­ month­ly. Call Cald­well Coun­ty Health for Clinical Staff 632-7607 (9/19) De­pt. 816-586-2311. (RN, LPN, CNA, CMT) Help Wanted-Gardening and Or Clinton County Health HELP WANT­ED: yard help, no mowing needed, Jokers­ Wild Truck Wash Clinton County Planning and Zoning EMPLOYMENT Dept.816-539-2144. EOE. 816-724-4231. (9/1) ClintonClinton County County Planning Courthouse and Zoning all tools provided. $20 an hour Clinton County Courthouse (TFN) 816-632-7254 • 801 Euclid Ave Plattsburg, MO 64477 part time. 816-632-7607 (9/19) 816-539-3722 Plattsburg, [email protected] MO 64477 Fax 816-539-3857 Seeking Experienced ------816-539-3722 [email protected] Fax 816-539-3857 310 - Help Wanted Cameron, MO ------housekeepers. Apply in Person PETS & at Sure Stay Hotel 2210 Hwy PUBLIC HEARING Help wanted - Baldwin SUPPLIES Maintenance. Call 816-632- 36, Cameron. (TFN) CarrieEugene Sellers and Wanda of Lathrop Utz POA, Missouri, Tammi ha Utzs applied of Gower to the, Missouri, Clinton haCountys 8558 (TFN) Planningapplied to and the Zoning Clinton Commission County Planning for a andRezoning Zoning Clas Commissionsification ffromor a 331 - Miscellaneous 260 - Grooming & AGSubdivision-A to C-1 and for Rezoningthe purpose of oftwo running 15 acre a lotscommercial. Property daycare. is located Property. at Looking for contractor to Located7495 NW on 310 theth South Street side in Section of 116 22Hwy,, Township West of 5 I35,6, Range 6767 3E3, 116 Tracts HWY 3 & Supplies work in Cameron-An all Lathrop4. The Public MO in Hearing Section will 29, beTownship held July 55, 11th Range, 2019 30 at. The7:00 Public pm in Hearingthe basement of the Clintonrd County Courthouse. All interested parties around guy that can frame 2X2s for September 15, 2019 (all statewides unless noted) will be held October 3 2019, at 7:00 pm in the basement of the Clinton GRAND PAWS PET 2X2s for September 15, 2019 (all statewides unless noted) Countyshould attend.Courthouse. All interested parties should attend. hang and finish dry wall BOARD­ING & SA­LON , tile, paint, install trim/ 816-632-9429 Clinton County Planning and Zoning kitchen cabinets/counters, Clinton County Planning and Zoning or 816-449-3917. etc. Call 816-878-7887 Elle Sandridge, Administrator State Li­censed, Elle S. Sandridge (TFN) Climate Con­trolled.

(TFN) Help Wanted-Medical Billing and Clerical opportunities Clinton County Planning and Zoning available immediately; full time ClintonClinton County County Planning Courthouse and Zoning FARMERS and part time; daytime hours. ClintonPlattsburg, County MO Courthouse 64477 816-539-3722 Plattsburg, [email protected] MO 64477 Fax 816-539-3857 MARKET Defined benefit packages. 816------539-3722 [email protected] Fax 816-539-3857 ------Apply in person at Cameron

PUBLIC HEARING Regional Medical Center 1600 PUBLIC HEARING 291- Hay, Straw E Evergreen St. Cameron, MO David & Kathryn Weidmaier, have applied to the Clinton County 64429 EOE (9/19) EugenePlanning and and Wanda Zoning Utz Commission POA Tammi for Utz a Subdivision of Gower, Missouri, of 13.51 haacress of Big round bales, clover and appliedthe 72.66 to acresthe Clinton parcel County Rezon ingPlanning said partition and Zoning from Commission AG-A to AG for-B. a grass. $65 per bale. Net Subdivision and Rezoning of two 15 acre lots. Property is located at Property is locatedth on the East side of Haynesville Road, North of PP wrapped. Call Mike Earley at 7495 NW 310 Street in Section 22, Township 56, Range 33, Tracts 3 & HWY, Section 30; Township 54; Range 30. The proposed division will 816-724-1572. (TFN) 4include. The Public the residence, Hearing willout- bebuildings held July and 11th acre, 2019age inclusive at 7:00 pm of inthe the septic basementsystem. The of thePublic Clinton Hearing County will Courthouse. be held October All interested 3, 2019 atparties 7:00 pm in shouldthe community attend. room of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend.

Clinton County Planning and Zoning Clinton County Planning and Zoning Elle S. Sandridge Elle Sandridge, Administrator

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol has a vacancy for a Commercial Vehicle Officer I or II ABSENTEE VOTING IN DEKALB COUNTY in various locations throughout the state. a Commercial Vehicle Officer I or II Melissa Meek, DeKalb County Clerk wishes to remind everyone that absentee in various locations throughout the state. Position information can be accessed at Voting begins September 24th in DeKalb County until 5 p.m. November 4th, Position information can be accessed at www.mshpcvo.com. The deadline to apply is 2019. www.mshpcvo.com. The deadline to apply is This is for the General Election to be held November 5th, 2019 and it only October 1, 2019. pertains to the City of Cameron. October 1, 2019. Office hours are 8 a.m until 4:30 p.m. daily. On Saturday, November 2nd, For additional information, 2019 hours are 8 a.m. until noon and Monday November 4th 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. For additional information, On November 5th the polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. please contact please contact Reminder that absentee voting is for those unable to get to the polls on Madison CrispMadison Crisp,, election day. 573-526-6334 or Contact the Clerk’s office for any questions or concerns at 816-449-5402. 573-526-6334 or Ext 4. [email protected]. @mshp.dps.mo.gov. EOE.EOE.

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Rooms, looking for more work. 414 - Miscellaneous Items Owner/Operator Lifestyle Animal Feeds ROD­ENTS, ETC. We get rid W/D hookup. Holly Hock Dr. of them, GUAR­ANTEED. Businesses or Homes. Cameron, Sales-Transport-Installation Cameron. No pets. $700/mo. Give Us a Call!!! YET­TER PEST CON­TROL Hamilton, Winston Area. NEW PRODUCTS: Aluminum Call 816-724-0696 or 816-273- New & Used Modular/Mfg. Homes MANY long time references. 816-632-6766 800-530-5944. Seamless Gutters; Workman 7808 (TFN) 660-684-6127 (TFN) Renee 816-724-3147 (TFN) Fencing & Construction. Lester For rent-2 bdrm 1 ba at 204 KOEHLER HOME SALES Or Come In & See Us… Building Systems; County 14092 LIV 251, HWY 36 EAST Clifton Dr., Cameron. Newly Estate Fence. AG-Commercial- CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601 20203 St. Hwy 190 Horse. 30 yrs. exp. Call Gary. remodeled, laundry in unfin. cell: 660-707-3321 Jamesport RECREATION MERCHANDISE Off: 660-535-6112 Cell: 816- basement, 1 car garage NO [email protected] (Just West of Landes BP) 387-3929. (TFN) PETS. $725 mo. yard work provided 816-316-0599 (TFN) Sanyo 27” TV cable ready w 832 - Campers & Trailers 354 - Auctions cables. Very nice TV. TV stand 2 bed/ 1 bath in Excelsior 510 - Mobile Homes included. $40. 100 canning jars Springs for sale. New or 2017 Coleman Xtralite LIEN SALE: Contents of pints, quarts and jelly jars $25. REAL ESTATE MOBILE home for rent or sale. newer roof, some windows, Practically new 1/2 ton towable storage unit(s) to be sold on Call 816-632-2858 (9/19) Owner financing available. paint, furnace, hot water camper. Excellent condition FRIDAY Sept. 20, 2019 at 3:00 For sale -Two horse trailer with Senior discount. Grand Park, “Publisher’s notice: All real heater, carpet. Incl. electric inside and out. One slide. pm at A-1 Self Storage at 2309 walk in tack room, new tires, Cameron. Call 816-392-0327 estate advertised herein is range and fridge, window Murphy queen bed in front N. Walnut, then next at 3:45 pm new rear axle w/electric brake, or 816-632-6361 (TFN) new tongue jack, $3000. Call subject to the Federal Fair A/C, washer and dryer. transforms to couch. Bunks in at 920 N. Ensign Trace, 816-344-4392 (9/24) 2 Bdrm 2 full ba. Housing Act, which makes House is rent or move in rear. Large fridge, shower in Cameron, MO. Watch for “Sale For Sale: An older style quilting lg. living room, eat- it illegal to advertise any ready. $56,000. Owner bathroom. Heat / a/c. Built in Canceled” signs at each preference, limitation, or machine with metal table and in-kitchen, all elect. financing available Call stereo with indoor and outdoor location or call (816) 632-3150 discrimination because several patterns. Works very stove,fridge, w/d hookup. GP&D Real Estate 816- speakers. Led lighting on to confirm sale. Terms: Cash Access to dumpster. Near of race, color, religion, well. $1,200. Call after 5pm. 490-7065 (9/19) Power awning. Used few times. (9/20) 816-649-4426 (9/26) Cameron & Maysville sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, $13,500.00 Call 816-294-8617 For rent-Older rural home, $310 per mo. 816-449- 389 - Garage Sales 0818 (9/19) or intention to make any or 8616 (TFN) quiet setting. 2 bedroom. $650 such preference, limitation, SPECIAL leave message. 816-724-0934 or discrimination. We will 837 - Recreational Large Inside sale-Friday Sept. (9/19) Rock­wood Village­ not knowingly accept any SERVICES Vehicles 20 8am- ? and Saturday 21 8am 12 x 40 building- Hunting, advertising for real estate - ? Numerous items, something New lower rental rates fishing, man cave. Insulated which is in violation of the 93-350 6 wheeler Polaris for everyone, some antiques, drywall up and mostly finished. starting at $350/mo & Rent-To-Own Program. law. All persons are hereby 664 - Fencing with snow blade. Call only if upright freezer. Don’t miss this Some materials included. 3 Sale: $0-$7000 trailers informed that all dwellings interested. 816-632-5646 (9/19) one at 210 N. Pine St. (9/19) lofts and A/C! call or text 816- advertised are available on AFFORDABLE FENCE need work, background WORK: Chain link, wood, Fri. 9/20 8am-? Sat 9/21 8am- 284-0786 (9/19) check - OAC, 5 yr lease an equal opportunity basis.” (TFN) residential, commercial, dog ? womens, childrens, mens Black Baker rack w/glass req. Mon.-Fri., 8-12 Sat. 10 kennels, 39 years experience. AUTOMOTIVE clothing, household items, shelves. Love seat made by - 6 pm Call 816-632-6325. Call 816-217-9939. (TFN) tools, Christmas, full size bed North Hickory Furniture Co. (TFN) 551 - Building Sites & Ping pong table & Schwinn 700 - Jewelry frame & lots of misc. 9250 NE Lots stepper. 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