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table of contents Welcome to Cameron a Message from the Mayor ..............................................5 Cameron … A City of Pride in its History and Community ....................................6 Welcome from the School District..........13 Construction of $16 million park, pool starts in 2021 ........................................14 $10 million school improvement plan set for fall of 2020 ......................................15

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Welcome to Cameron

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

Dear Visitors, Newcomers, and Residents, I would like to welcome you to Cameron. We are so glad you are here!

Cameron is a friendly, welcoming mid-west community that has an attractive small town atmosphere while being close to metropolitan amenities. It has great transportation access, is truly the “Crossroads of the Nation” and is rapidly becoming a destination community.

Cameron is a regional hub where visitors can shop easily without traveling further. In addition, we are developing a 380 acre business park. We are a business friendly community with a high degree of livability.

We are in the process of building an expansive park system where residents and visitors alike can relax and play. We have just opened a free dog park in which your pets can run freely. The lakes of Cameron are a series of four reservoirs with great trails, boating and fishing.

The park system encompasses approximately 125 acres.

Lakes and other green space add another 1000 acres for public use.

The residents of Cameron have recently shown their support for the further development of the community by passing three important initiatives. The first was a small sales tax dedicated to public safety. This includes funds for police salaries as well as dispatch and police infrastructure. The second was a recent sales tax to provide over 10 million dollars for a new community park and aquatic center among other park improvements.

And third, the voters also overwhelmingly approved

continuation of a school levy that will provide improvements to the school facilities. This will fund renovations, improvements, plus construction of a new vocational agriculture building and construction of a new performing arts center. The efforts clearly show the residents desire to continue moving Cameron forward with a commitment to safety, recreation and education.

The Cameron R-1 school system is constantly striving for excellence. Administration, educators and staff are deeply committed to the education and future of our community’s youth.

Through years of diligent work, Cameron Regional Medical Center has enlarged its primary and secondary service areas to over eight counties and just over 85,000 residents. Specialists from Kansas City and St. Joseph come to Cameron Regional to provide the area with convenient access to quality health care services not usually found in rural settings. Our community’s commitment to health and safety has also resulted in a publicly-supported ambulance service and fire department.

Cameron stands at the intersection of four counties and at the intersection of Interstate 35 and US Hwy 36. Hwy 36 is an easy and highly desirable travel route plus it connects us to many north-south and east-west transportation corridors. In addition, we are only 30 to 50 miles from 1-29, 1-70 and 1-49. Finally, we are only 50 miles from an international airport.

Please visit us often and look to Cameron as a place you can visit, play, work and call home. We want to be your destination community!

Always at your service, Dennis Clark, Mayor

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In 1854 a group of settlers led by Samuel McCorkle platted the four-block town of Somerville near what is now I-35 and the DeKalbClinton County line astride the proposed route of the Hannibal-to-St. Joseph railroad. But the grade at Somerville was deemed too steep and trains, they learned, could not stop there. So, using teams of oxen, these pioneers dragged the three buildings that comprised the town of Somerville a mile or so southwest. In 1855 they laid out a new town and changed the name to Cameron, in honor of Mr. McCorkle’s wife Malinda Cameron.

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is a city of pride in its history and its community

Cameron also has a rich railroad history, dating back to 1858, when the first railroad to cross Missouri was completed, with a stop in Cameron, on the sight of the current Depot Museum. The railroad was a boon to the agricultural town, giving local farmers a place to import and export livestock and farm produce.

C-O Archive Photo In 1859 the first passenger train crossed the state from Hannibal to St. Joseph and by 1860 Trains, using locomotives like the one seen on our new downtown mural, were carrying the U.S. Mail to the Pony Express in St. Joseph. Local businesses, churches, schools and civic

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groups soon formed giving the community its unique personality. Cameron’s place as a leader in commerce and transportation had been created. The Hannibal and St. Joseph railroad was like a superhighway. VIPs on their way to or from the wild west rode the rails through our town. Some names you might recognize are Abraham Lincoln, who passed through here in 1859. John Wilkes Booth stopped here during a snow storm while touring with a dramatic group doing shows in the west. In the fall of 1879 President Rutherford B Hayes, his wife and the famous General William Tecumseh Sherman were greeted at the now famous “Junction Depot” when they passed through on their way back from Kansas. According to the Cameron Observer newspaper “The Presidential party

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arrived… and were received by sweet strains of music from the Cornet band and by cheers from the hundreds of people assembled”. The Cameron Cornet band later became the “Cameron Municipal Band” In 1871 the Rock Island Railroad came to town and gave Cameron a north to south route. The two railroads intersected and gave travelers a speedy route to all points of the compass. The town had now earned the name “Crossroads of the Nation” Although Cameron existed, it lacked an organized government until 1867 when it incorporated and was governed by a Board of Trustees. In 1882 Cameron adopted a Mayor-City Council form of government with

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Solomon Musser as its first mayor. His 14,000 squarefoot Musser Mansion at Fourth and Chestnut with a 5-story tower became Cameron’s hallmark. By 1919 Cameron adopted a new charter and became a Third Class City. In 1949 it adopted the City Manager government model with Edwin Allen, Jr. as its first City Manager.

The City erected its first street lights in 1881, which consisted of nothing more than a few coal oil lamps atop posts along Third Street. Electricity arrived in 1890 with an intermittent power plant at Second and Main serving only Third Street through just two small wires. Power plant upgrades came in 1899 and 1924.

Public and private wells served the City until 1903 when the first City Water System was begun. By 1904 Cameron had its first reservoir and water tower.

During the drought of 1936 the resourceful citizens piped water in from the Missouri River. During a similar shortage in the late 1980s, workers dammed Grindstone Creek and

pumped water to Reservoir No. 3 before construction of the Grindstone Reservoir could be completed.

Beginning in 1903 sewage flowed into a giant septic tank in southeast Cameron, but a sewage treatment plant was completed in 1924 and upgraded in 1952. With growth spurred by two state prisons, voters in 1997 added a 3/8-cent sales tax to double sewer plant capacity.

Cameron’s park system was established as part of the original survey when founder Samuel McCorkle donated land for a park in 1855 near the town’s center. Two-time presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan delivered a speech at McCorkle Park in 1901. The park added a Firemen’s Memorial in the 1970s, which displays a 1928 Studebaker fire truck and other mementos. For three decades the Cameron City Band performed weekly summer concerts atop the structure. In 2002 the Band completed the Thomas J. Price Pavilion in McCorkle Park to serve as the new

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Traveling tent shows called Chautauqua appeared regularly in early Cameron and in 1892 Recreation Park was established on the old Southside Chautauqua grounds. A swimming pool was added in 1938 that was replaced by an Olympic-sized pool in 1982. Lighted tennis courts, picnic shelters, sand volleyball, playground equipment, and a disc golf course continue to host family and community events.

This past April, a new wheelchair accessible playground for children of all abilities was dedicated at Recreation Park. Moose Station is located in the southeast corner of the park and is the culmination of over a year’s worth of planning and fundraising. The playground features a large ramp that gives those in wheelchairs an opportunity to access and maneuver the entire system. Once on the system, the ramp gives way to a square track with functions at all four corners. There are sensory panels that focus on visual, auditory and tactile functions, including bongo drums, chimes, sign language alphabet, sight and sound, clock, gears, a bell and fun phones.

Cameron’s largest park is also its least known. Memorial Park was established in 1946 as a 150-acre memorial to veterans, many who played golf. A golf course quickly occupied park ground as later did Cameron High School,

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In 1990 the Veterans Memorial was built to honor veterans with tablets commemorating the nation’s four major conflicts. The memorial was renovated in 2011 and is the site of the Veterans Tribute program on July 4 each year.

Although government and music may not always go together, in Cameron they do. In 1866 the Cameron Coronet Band began a tradition which voters made permanent in 1929 by passing a band tax. The Cameron Municipal Band remains one of the few tax-supported city bands in the nation.

In 1996 the City added a new Public Safety Building housing fire, police, highway patrol, and ambulance services. That same year a new 4,000-foot runway was built at the Memorial Airport. In 2001 City staff moved in to a new barrel-vaulted City Hall, which was built without a tax increase. The new building was constructed on the old City Hall site, so during construction, a temporary City Hall operated from a downtown storefront for a year. The adjacent Public Works Building gave the City street and water-sewer departments a new facility as well.

In 2016, Cameron chose to adorn one of its building walls with a mural to commemorate the rich agriculture and railroad history on Walnut Street.

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Cameron continues to take pride in its community as it adds new amenities and works to preserve the overall look of the city by the demolition of old houses, the improvement of city streets and roadways. In 2017 the city acquired one new pumper truck for the Fire Department and in 2018 they received a new aerial truck.

Improvements to the Public Safety Building are under construction in 2018 as well. 2017 also saw the addition of a pedestrian walk over bridge at the dam at Sunrise Lake, bringing the city one step closer to joining the two ends of the walking trail and in 2018 a new dog park opened in Beaver Park for large and small dogs alike.

For a more complete history of the railroad, band and the city of Cameron itself, visitors, residents and newcomers alike are all encouraged to visit the Depot Museum at 202 N. Walnut. For more information on the city amenities, please visit http://www.cameron-mo. com.

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(4749). Fairways with 100, 150, and 200 yardage markers will appeal to all levels of play. The undulating Bentgrass Greens will have you stepping back for a second look.

From beginning golfers to seasoned sticks, everyone will have a great time on the Cameron Veteran’s Memorial Golf Club course!

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Cameron School District Parkview Elementary School The mission of the Cameron R-1 School District is to provide all students the best educational opportunities possible in a positive and safe environment. This begins at Parkview Elementary, with a vision of building a foundation together for lifelong successful learners. Students Kindergarten through second grade enjoy spacious rooms, two playgrounds, and two gyms. In 2017, Angela Ormsby was hired as the new Parkview Elementary School Principal.

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Cameron Veterans Middle School “We are extremely excited about this new threshold of beginnings in our beautiful vanguard building,” stated Tiffani Collins, Cameron Veterans Middle School Principal. “Learning for life...every student, every teacher, every day” is their mission statement. This school accommodates students in grades six through eight. A bond issue was passed in 2014 that allowed the district to construct the new middle school, achieving a more balanced school district. The land was generously donated through Cameron’s strong veteran community.

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Cameron High School Providing students with opportunities to achieve academic excellence is Cameron High School Principal Mark Wiegers’ passion. Staff continues to build on the success they have experienced the last several years. CHS implemented Project Lead the Way and now offers two tracts for students: Medical and Engineering. The school offers A+, dual credit, vocational, advanced placement, and a wide range of organizations and activities for students.

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Welcome from the school district Dear Reader, Welcome to the Cameron R-I School District!

The Board of Education, administration, and staff of the Cameron R-I School District are eager to welcome you and become educational partners as we fulfill our vision: “A School of Excellence”.

The Cameron R-I School District is made up of four school buildings: Parkview Elementary (grades Prek-2), Cameron Intermediate School (grades 3-5), Cameron Veterans Middle School (grades 6-8) and Cameron High School (grades 9-12).

We have high expectations for our students.

The District continues to create an academic environment where every student can achieve beyond their potential.

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strives to do more than merely offer a quality education; the District “ensures” an excellent education.

All four of our school buildings are Professional Learning Communities (PLC) where student learning is the focus.

The staff of the Cameron R-I School District has worked very hard to modify their grading, teaching, and communication with each other to assist all students in the learning process.

Cameron High School implemented Project Lead the Way (PLTW) seven years ago with two tracts: engineering and bio medical; in the fall of 2016, computer science was added as well. Project Lead the Way is now a part of the science curriculums in

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grades 3-8. In addition our Veterans Middle School also participates in The Leader in Me a character building program.

In June of 2020 voters approved a bond issue that will build a state of the art vocational center, new high school science classrooms and a new performing arts center at the High School. We are very excited to start breaking ground on these new state of the art facilities The district greatly appreciates the support of the community and wants to thank all of its patrons, as well as new residents and visitors. I encourage you to visit our schools and get involved in both the school district and the community!

Sincerely, Dr. Matt Robinson Superintendent of Schools Cameron R-I School District

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Construction of $16 million park, pool starts in 2021 Following an overwhelming passage of a ½-cent sales tax, construction of the new Cameron Aquatic Center and a soon-to-be named city park will get underway next year.

Nestled in at the intersection of Northland Drive and Eighth Street, the new city park will feature firstphase projects including baseball and softball fields, playground equipment and an amphitheater. In January, Cameron Public Works Director Bontrager estimated the tax proposal would generate $640,000 per year, with a sunset of 25 years, totaling $16 million.

Although in the works for years, pursuit of the park gained traction in 2019 after the Cameron City Council approved selling the current baseball/softball complex used by area little league teams to the Cameron R-1 School District.

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Architect Steve Rhodes said. “We sized that community amphitheater to be about half of what Kearney has, but will not have a stage like Kearney yet. We will locate a large pavilion at the top of that slope for large, community events. We’re hopeful to provide a practice field area and, in the future, those could develop into two additional diamonds.”

Another project slated with the passage of the 1/2cent sales tax is a complete overhaul of the Cameron Municipal Pool facility. The proposed facility will include waterslides, a children’s aquatic play area as well as a seven-lane swimming pool and bring the facility to Americans with Disabilities Act compliant. Due to the vote being delayed until June because of COVID-19, Cameron officials announced construction of the new pool will not begin until the fall of 2020.

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$10 million school improvement plan set for fall of 2020

The Cameron School District will kickoff its 10-year, $10 million building plan with a December groundbreaking forecasted for the new performing arts center.

Following voter approval of the B.E.S.T. Bond, Supt.

Matt Robinson announced the district will hire architects this fall for the 10-year, $10 million construction plan approved earlier this month and the new performing arts center will be the first project slated for construction.

“At that point in time, I would imagine us getting our hard hats and going out with golden shovels in December sometime … We will most likely start with the theater side because it’s the least disruptive. We don’t have to worry about moving classrooms,” Robinson said.

Robinson’s announcement comes after voters overwhelmingly approved the B.E.S.T. bond, which swept every county race with Clinton County reporting a 634-278 approval, passed by DeKalb (216-103), Caldwell (38-16) and Daviess (7-2). The focus of the B.E.S.T. bond marketing centered on funding construction of a new performing arts center, replacing the dilapidated Goodrich Theater, and a new agriculture building that

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will replace the north wing of Cameron High School.

Following the bond’s approval, Robinson said he began reaching out to teachers and staff impacted by the future construction. He asked them for a wish-list of what they would like to see in the new facilities and hopes to

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use that list to guide contractors and architects in the design phase of the project.

“We don’t have to settle on things, but we’re going to make it more than a square box on a piece of paper starting [Tuesday],” Robinson said. “It gives them better guidance on how they need to do it … I can’t guarantee we’re going to get everything. I’ll be really honest, but we’re going to shoot for the moon and see what we can do.”

Robinson said construction of the new FFA building, which will replace the north wing of Cameron High School, will likely begin at the conclusion of the 20202021 school year. In earlier discussions with the school board, Robinson said the current FFA building will be

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repurposed into weight room and the space currently occupied by the weight room will be converted into consumer science classrooms. The project also includes improving the CHS science labs and Robinson hopes to have most projects done by 2022.

“I’d imagine the theater will be darn close (to completion) by August when we start school … Come next May, whatever day we get out, as soon as we can get furniture out of there, that north wing will come down. We will start on the science classrooms and ag.

I would say we’re going to be disrupted until about Christmas. By 2022, that January, we should come back and the theater will all be done. The classrooms will all be done and we will be ready to go. That’s my timeline. We will see, but this is very exciting.”

Although the focus of the 10-year plan’s marketing to voters, the new theater, FFA building and science lab improvements are not the only projects associated with the 10-year plan. Earlier this year Robinson noted additional projects include Cameron Intermediate School receiving improvements to its heating and air conditioning units slated for this summer and summer 2021 projects include resurfacing the track, Parkview Elementary School classroom improvements. Dave Goodwin Memorial Field will receive new artificial turf in 2027.

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Convenient Location * Ample Parking * Tables & Chairs Provided *Free Wi-fi * DJ’s and BYOB allowed * 116 W. 4th St., Cameron, MO 64429 Historical Preservation Society theoldschoolofcameron@gmail.com Office Hours M - F 9 am- 1 pm

Built in 1914

CALL 816-632-6063 FOR AVAILABILITY! Each Thursday night at 8 PM!

CAMERON “Connecting Members & Communities” “Conquer the Moment”

Meetings 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Monthly

Goal: To Provide Leadership Training Through Community Service.

Activities: Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Cameron, Camp Quality Dinner, 34 years of hosting Annual Jaycees Golf Tournament Benefit, Multiple Senior Scholarships, Ever evolving involvement for community betterment.

For Further Info on the Club-Tracy Hutton, President 816-632-9740

Cameron Rotary Club “Service Above Self”

Meetings held at Noon on Mondays

Focus: Supporting organizations including the Cameron Hospital; YMCA; Clinco and the World Wide Eradication of Polio. Also involved in Awarding Student Scholarships. For more info on the club, Contact Everett Ice at 816-632-7111.

The Old School / HPS continues to thrive due to room rentals, generous donations & contributions from school alumni & community members. To make a donation or reserve a room for your event, please stop by the office.

Cameron Lodge No. 2615

Mission Statement: To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly

Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.

BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS 9018 NE Hwy 69, P.O. Box 132 Cameron, MO 64429 • 816-632-7987 cameronelks2615@outlook.com

CAMERON PUBLIC LIBRARY 312 N. Chestnut St. Cameron, Mo 64429 (816) 632-2311

Offering more hours to better serve your schedule

Monday - Friday 10 am - 6:30 pm Saturday 10 am - 2 pm

Check out our website www.cameronlibrary.org for more information on services, programs and events.

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SHOOT LIKE A GIRL!

2020-SHOOT DATES

Veterans Memorial Benefit Shoot - Aug. 8th Ladies ONLY Sept. 12th

shootlikeagirl.org

Breaking Clays for Veterans

THANK YOU for serving our country & protecting our freedoms!

SPORTING CLAYS 7th ANNUAL

VETERANS HOME BENEFIT

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Couples Sept. 13th Net Proceeds from all events will benefit the MO Veterans Home.

Our Mission - To combine our passion for shooting sports and desire to give back to the community. Our events offer a safe, encouraging atmosphere that promotes recreational shooting in a family-friendly atmosphere while raising money for Veterans. 100% Volunteer organization - all proceeds go to enrich the lives of our Veterans. Guns will be given away by lucky score draw. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. Must be 12 years or older to participate, 18 years or older to win shotguns and 21 or older to win handguns and pass a NICS background check.

Management reserves the right to change/modify prizes.

LADIES LUCKY SCORE PRIZE:

ATLAS AT50 TRAP W CART

Schedule Aug. 8th: 8:00 am Registration

Women’s Event Schedule Sept. 12th:

Entry Fee: $90 Includes targets, Lunch (12 oz. pork chop w/ trimmings, dessert and drink), door prize, raffles, and entry gun giveaway.

50 Bird Sporting Clays Entry Fee: $65 Includes Targets, Ammo (For 1st 50 Shooters) Lunch, prizes, drawing and a Goody Bag.

COUPLES LUCKY SCORE PRIZE:

TWO HERITAGE 22 REVOLVERS Couple’s Event Schedule Sept. 13th: 100 Bird Sporting Clays Entry Fee: $80 Includes Targets, Lunch for both participants, prizes and drawings.

ADDITIONAL PARTICIPATION DRAWINGS EACH DAY National/Event Sponsors CZ USA MEC Outdoors Scabbard Technology UAW 249

Hosted By:

To PRE-REGISTER or MORE INFO: Neva Woody (816) 284-2529 or shootlikeagirl2016@hotmail.com You can also visit our event website www.shootlikeagirl.org for registration forms, sponsor list, hotel info etc.

We will continue to update the site as the shoot approaches.

BOOT HILL

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boothillshootingground.org

Sporting Clays & 5 Stand Family Friendly - Safe New Shooters Welcome Golf Cart Rental Available Located at 33482 320th St. Hamilton, MO 64644

2019 Events Raised

$55,000 !!!

Shoot Like a Girl is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization

HOURS: SATURDAY & SUNDAY 9 AM - 4 PM LAST SQUAD OUT AT 4 PM

For More Information:

(816) 465-0789

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clubs & organizations CAMERON FOOD PANTRY & CLOTHES CLOSET

302 N. Walnut (PO Box 422) Cameron, MO 64429

Optimist Club of Cameron

FOOD PANTRY

CLOTHES CLOSET HOURS MON & WED - 8:30 am -11 am THURS - 3-6 pm SATURDAY 2nd & 4th -9 am -1 pm

“Friend of Youth”

Mon. & Wed. 8:30 am 11 am

Optimists bring out the best in kids!

816-632-FOOD (816-632 - 3663)

For more information about being an Optimist, contact

Mary Jo Eiberger, (816) 632-3811

DECKS – DRYWALL – PAINTING

ED RILEY CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Online Grocery Shopping is Now in Cameron!

PLUMBING

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We are so excited to bring you the convenience of online grocery shopping with options to pick-up or have your groceries delivered! We offer FREE grocery pick up with orders of $30 or more and FREE grocery delivery with orders of $100 or more, Monday - Friday.

CAMERON, MO 64429

Cameron Door

is now a division of Ed Riley Construction, Inc. For all your garage door needs give us a call.

1303 North Walnut 816-632-2441 Mon. - Sat. 7 am - 10 pm | Sun. 7 am - 9 pm

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SIDING – REPLACEMENT WINDOWS

Floral & Gifts | 816-632-5733 • Pharmacy | 816-632-2201

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TAXES

LICENSES AND FEES

All property is assessed as of January 1 of the given year.

Taxes are due November 1, and become delinquent after December 31. Real Estate and Personal Property taxes for the City of Cameron can be paid at City Hall, 205 N. Main

VOTER REGISTRATION Any person who is qualified to vote shall be entitled to register in the jurisdiction within which he/ she resides. In order to vote in an election requiring registration, a person must be registered no later than 5 p.m. (or the normal closing time of any public building where the registration is being held if such time is later than 5 p.m.) on the fourth Wednesday prior to the election. Register at City Clerk’s Office, 204 N. Main.

business &service directory

All new Missouri residents must apply for a Missouri driver’s license and vehicle plates within 30 days after becoming a resident of the state – even if you still have valid license from another state.

A written exam and vision test are required of new residents who have a valid out-of-state driver’s license. Exams are given in the basement of City Hall, 205 N. Main, on Tuesdays, except on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 3:45 p.m.

Automobiles Cameron License Bureau 508 Lana Dr. - 816 632-4830

you’re on the road.

Karen Chaney, Agent

FARM BUREAU

INSURANCE AMY FORD

AGENCY SALES MANAGER

AUTO • HOME • LIFE • BUSINESS • FARM • HEALTH • ANNUITIES

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BUS (816) 632-4435 FAX (573) 893-1742 CELL (816) 291-2493 EMAIL Amy.Ford@mpfb.com

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quick facts and vaccination shots must be given by a licensed veterinarian before you may obtain a license.

The license fee is $10 altered; $15 not altered. Note: Please observe Cameron’s animal control code – running at large is prohibited.

Limit: 4 animals per household.

Hunting and Fishing Hunting and fishing permits are not required for Missouri residents under the age 16 or over the age of 65. Permits for fishing and hunting can be obtained at various locations in Cameron.

Household Animals All animals over the age of six months must be licensed. Rabies

Protection while

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Karen Chaney Agency Inc 223 E 3rd St, Cameron Bus: (816) 632-6586 kchaney@amfam.com

Your dreams deserve more than an insurance card tucked in your glove box.

That’s why I go beyond a piece of paper to give you smart, customized coverage and real peace of mind to pursue what matters most. Contact me today for a competitive quote. Let’s talk today.

Karen Chaney, Agent Karen Chaney Agency Inc 223 E 3rd St, Cameron Bus: (816) 632-6586 kchaney@amfam.com

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Commercial Agricultural Residential For the best electrical service & sales in Northwest Missouri call…

Provin & Able Electric LLC Mike Webber; Owner (816) 724-0904

Aaron Provin; Owner (816) 632-0567

10% discount for all Veterans & Active Duty

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ON CALL 24/7 Locally Owned & Operated with Hometown Values

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Monthly Average Temperatures and Precipitation for Cameron Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Avg. High 34°F 38°F 51°F 64°F 74°F 84°F 88°F 86°F 78°F 67°F 52°F 37°F

Avg. Low 11°F 17°F 28°F 41°F 51°F 60°F 65°F 62°F 54°F 41°F 30°F 18°F

Avg. Precip.

1.22 in.

1.54 in.

2.19 in.

3.28 in.

4.65 in.

4.98 in.

3.88 in.

3.96 in.

5.20 in.

3.07 in.

2.15 in.

1.27 in.

Cameron is known as the Crossroads of the Nation, located near the intersection of Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 36, a four-lane east-west route across the northern portion of Missouri. The area also benefits from its proximity to major metropolitan areas in the Midwest. Situated only 51 miles north of Kansas City and connected to that major metropolis by Interstate 35, Cameron has easy access to interstate highways I-70 and I-29 and from there, to the rest of the state and the country.

Distance to Midwestern cities (in miles) Chicago Des Moines Indianapolis Kansas City Lincoln Minneapolis

460 145 466 51 172 389

Oklahoma City Omaha Springfield St. Louis Tulsa Wichita

403 168 214 270 318 248

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Cameron Dog Park

C/O Archive In June of 2018 the culmination of a years work by private citizens and the Cameron Park Board came to fruition with the grand opening of the new Cameron Dog Park.

Cameron is a city of animal lovers and supporters and many of them went to the Park Board about the possibility of adding a dog park to the city. The Park Board went to work to make it happen. The dog park opened with a celebration for dogs and people alike.

The off-leash dog park has an area for large dogs – over 30 pounds and an area for small dogs under 30 pounds. It also includes ramps, a fire hydrant in each area, waste receptacles and benches for owners to use as their dogs play.

A few of the rules of the dog park include:

The park is open dawn to dusk.

A separate dog park tag is required to use the park and may be purchased at City Hall. Non-residents of the city can also acquire a tag to use the park, but must provide proof of the required shots to obtain one.

The dog park is for dogs and their handlers, no other uses are permitted.

Dog handlers must be over 14 years of age or accompanied by an adult.

Handlers must clean up after their dogs and fill any holes dug by their dog.

No outside toys or treats are permitted in the dog park, training treats are permitted.

Smoking, alcoholic beverages, food and any glass containers are not permitted inside the dog park.

Inappropriate behavior,

profane language, amplified music, or reckless behavior are prohibited.

City staff has the authority to enforce all rules including ejection from the facility.

For a complete list of the rules concerning the dog park visit the park at Beavers Park.

For information on the costs and requirements to obtain a dog park license, call City Hall at 816-632-2177.

Photo by Isabella Hermanson

Mark Hemry Financial Advisor

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Contact us to learn how we can help.

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“Retirement Strategies since 1979” 224 N Walnut Street Cameron, MO 64429 816-632-7501 // 888-446-1699 Roger.McCoy@raymondjames.com www.raymondjames.com/RogerMcCoy Mark.Hemry@raymondjames.com www.raymondjames.com/MarkHemry Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. © 2019 Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

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ELECTRIC Cameron City Hall 205 N. Main – 816 632-2177 After Hour Emergency – 816 632-2844

RECYCLING Clinco 1205 W. Grand – 816 632-3966 Region D – 816 393-5250

Platte-Clay Electric – 816-628-3121 Main Office – Kearney 1000 W. Highway 92 Kearney, MO 64060 mail@pcec.coop

HOSPITAL Cameron Regional Medical Center 1600 E. Evergreen – 816 632-2101

PROPANE Ferrell Gas of Cameron 607 Lana Dr, Suite B - 816 632-1530

CAMERON FIRE DEPARTMENT 101 W. 2nd – 816 632-2345 CAMERON POLICE DEPARTMENT 101 N. Chestnut – 816 632-6521

Thompson Gas 11206 N.E Hwy 69– 816 632-6554

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL 101 N. Chestnut – 816 632-2211

NATURAL GAS Spire – 1-800 582-1234

AMBULANCE 224 S. Walnut – 816 632-6377

CABLE TV Mediacom – 1-888-847-6228 United Fiber - 1-800-585-6454

• Wheel Accessible Hotel Entrance • Ice Machine/Vending Machines • Microwaves/Refrigerator • Indoor Heated Saltwater Pool • High Speed Internet Access/WIFI • Children Stay Free Policy • Full Complimentary Breakfast

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SHERIFFS’ OFFICES Caldwell – 816 586-2681 Clinton – 816 539-2156 DeKalb – 816 449-5802 Daviess – 660 663-2031 SCHOOLS Superintendent’s Office 423 N. Chestnut - 816 882-1031 Parkview Elementary 602 S. Harris St. - 816 882-1051 Cameron Intermediate 915 S. Park Ave. - 816 882-1046 Cameron Veterans Middle 1015 S. Park Ave. - 816 882-1041 Cameron High School 1022 S. Chestnut - 816 882-1036

services/schools Come see what the Show Me State has to offer during your next trip through northwest Missouri and book a room at our Days Inn Cameron hotel. Located off exit 54 on Interstate 35, our pet-friendly Cameron, MO hotel places you within reach of top attractions and great restaurants!

Free Breakfast Free Parking Free WiFi • Hairdryer Laundry Facilities Pet Friendly • RV Parking

601 E. Bryan Road • Highway 36 & 69 • Cameron PH: 1-816-632-6666

www.daysinn.com

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Cameron Reservoir

Photo by Isabella Hermanson

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Sunrise Lake located north of Highway 36

McCorkle Park covers 2.5 acres in downtown Cameron. It includes the Firemen’s Memorial, Thomas Price Pavilion, the Shamrock with the embedded Blarney Stone to recognize the influence of Irish immigrants in Cameron, and the Learning Stones.

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Monday Sales - Cows & Bulls @ 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday Sales - Feeder Cattle @ 9:00 a.m.

2nd Thursday of each month, Sheep & Goats Auction @ 4:00 p.m

LIVESTOCK REPRESENTATIVES:

Mark Servacs, Atchison, KS ......... 816-390-2549 Larry Schrick, Easton, KS ................ 913-547-1315 Eubert Schneider, Maysville, MO ..... 816-262-9398 Shane Deering, Savannah, MO........ 816-387-3043 Steve Mills, Kearney, MO ................. 816-805-5054 Merrill Karr, Union Star, MO.............. 816-271-3880 Gary Jackson, Osborn, MO .............. 816-724-4348 Bill Bray, Cameron, MO .................... 816-724-0438 Barry Boos, Hiawatha, KS ................ 816-262-3060

Dwayne Penny, Richmond, MO........ 816-506-2776 Gary Mann, Gower, MO.................... 816-294-5849 Don Lile, Plattsburg, MO .................. 816-596-3858 Greg Clement, Mound City, MO ....... 816-387-3652 Mike Frieden, Faucett, MO ............... 816-248-1926 Bob Waddell, St. Joseph, MO........... 816-261-6638 Joe Drake, Barnard, MO................... 660-582-1608 Todd Gottswiller, Clarksdale, MO ..... 816-390-7917

We have the highest market around, give one of our reps a call!

Visit our website for more information and upcoming sales.

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GOVERNMENT

The city of Cameron is located in Clinton and DeKalb counties. A three-member elected commission leads each county government. A fivemember council governs the city, with each member elected to a three-year term on a rotating schedule. Each year during the April election, Cameron citizens vote to elect either one or two council positions. The council elects one of its members as mayor of the city.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT City of Cameron 205 North Main Street Cameron, MO 64429 (816) 632-2177 http://www.cameron-mo.com/ City Council Mayor Dennis M. Clark Mayor Pro-Tem Julie Ausmus Darlene Breckenridge Becky Curtis Roy Estes Clinton County Courthouse 207 North Main Street Plattsburg MO 64477 (816) 539-3731 http://clintoncomo.org/ County Commission Patrick Clark, Presiding Commissioner Gary McCrea, 1st District Commissioner

Larry C. King, 2nd District Commissioner

State Representatives J. Eggleston (District 2) MO House of Representatives DeKalb County Courthouse 201 West Capitol Ave 109 West Main Street Rm 406B Maysville, MO 64469 Jefferson City, MO 65101 (816) 449-5402 (573) 751-4285 http://www.dekalbcountymo.com/ http://www.house.mo.gov/ County Commission Kyle Carroll, Presiding Commissioner Garry McFee, Commissioner, Eastern District Kyle White, Commissioner, Western District

Jim Neely (District 8) MO House of Representatives 201 West Capitol Ave Rm 110A Jefferson City, MO 65101 (573) 751-0246 http://www.house.mo.gov/

STATE GOVERNMENT State Senator Dan Hegeman (District 12) Capitol Office 201 West Capitol Ave Rm 332 Jefferson City, MO 65101 (573) 751-1415 http://www.senate.mo.gov/

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT U.S. Senator Roy Blunt 260 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-5721 http://www.blunt.senate.gov

ALL NEW ROOMS!

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley 212 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-6154 http://www.hawley.senate.gov U.S. Representative Sam Graves (Sixth District) 1415 Longworth HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-7041 http://graves.house.gov

Monarch Behavioral Health Unit

inside Cameron Regional Medical Center

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501 Northland Drive Cameron MO

From I-35, Exit 54 (Hwy. 36) West to Junction US 69 South. Turn Left on Northland, Hotel is on the Left.

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816-284-3721

5 Year Workmanship Warranty Jeanna Bridgman, Thane Ward, Maggie Ward

Brian Ward, Josh Prothero, Brian Bottcher

Trusted Business Celebrating

25 Years with Service Expansion!

• • • • • •

General Contracting Remodeling Flooring Doors & Windows Pole Barns Concrete

• Residential Roofing Asphalt & Metal • Commercial Roofing • Siding • Guttering Financing Available

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enjoy free concerts Price Pavilion at 8 p.m.

The History of the Cameron Municipal Band

The Cameron Municipal Band offers a Concert in the Park series each year beginning Memorial Day then each

Thursday evening through the first Thursday in August. These FREE Concerts are held in McCorkle Park at the Thomas

The band was first organized in 1866 as the Cameron Silver Cornet Band with George Bissell as its director. The band’s first engagement was in Mirable, Mo. and they received $125.

In 1884, director Bissell was succeeded by W. E. Steck who served for ten years and introduced military drill to the performances. The name was changed to the Cameron Military Band.

The drum major, E. F. Darby, was replaced in 1885 by Jake Stoner who led the band in their marching maneuvers in a uniform presented to him by John Philip Sousa.

In 1922 the band was reorganized under the direction of W. E. Tracy whose wife, Mrs. Jessie Tracy, became the

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* Emergency Road Side Service * After Hours #1-816-294-7647

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• Interstate batteries • Over the road & diesel repairs • Tune Ups • Hankook Tires • Air Conditioning

Free Super Start Breakfast Pool/Hot Tub Onsite Business Center

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10100 S. E. Oregon Rd. Intersection of Hwy 36 & Bob Griffin Rd. (just north of the truck stop)

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band’s first female member. The band’s new name was the Cameron Community Concert Band. They met their expenses through donations from local merchants and by holding benefit concerts and hiring out to area towns. In 1927 the young ensemble became the Rotary Boys Band and for the next 25 years Cameron had two concerts each week: the Boys Band on Saturday and the Concert Band on Thursday. In 1929 the State of Missouri enacted the Band Fund Tax Statute, which allowed towns to tax themselves for the purpose of providing free band concerts. The people of Cameron voted that same year to impose a band tax. The bands, in accordance with the new law, became the Cameron Municipal Band and the Cameron Junior Municipal Band. The Junior Band was disbanded in 1955.

Thomas J. Price took over leadership of the band in 1962 and continued as its director through the summer of 1986.

Mr. Price built the ensemble into a group noted throughout Missouri for the high quality of its performances, an attribute that continues to this day. In the summer of ’87 Joe Finnegan directed the band. Ann Goodwin took over in the summer of 1988 and Shawn Abel was conductor from 1989 to 1992.

Dr. Michael Mathews was the band leader from 1993 to 2012. Ann Goodwin Clark returned as director in 2013.

In recent years the band has performed twice for the annual convention of the Missouri Bandmasters Association, receiving high accolades each time.

Thomas J. Price Memorial Pavilion The Cameron Municipal Band performs at the Thomas J. Price Memorial Pavilion. This pavilion was dedicated August 2, 2001 during the Band’s final seasonal performance.

The Pavilion was erected in honor of Mr. Price, who began playing piano at age seven. Tom was a member of many bands through the years in addition to the Cameron Municipal Band. He was a band teacher at Maysville and then the Cameron schools, respectively, from 1948 until 1977.

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MarchFest

Cameron’s first ever marching band festival was held in October of 2018.

Approximately 3000 people arrived in Cameron to be a part of MarchFest. The all-day event consisted of 22 area marching bands competing in four different categories. The parade competition took place around McCorkle Park in Cameron’s historic downtown district, the indoor drum line and indoor color guard competitions were held in the Cameron High School and Cameron Veterans Middle School gymnasiums, and the field competition took place at the CHS Dave Goodwin Memorial Field.

By all accounts MarchFest was a stellar success benefiting our band students, the school district, and commerce throughout the city. Numerous comments were made in regard to how well organized the event was and the great attitude from student and adult volunteers. One parent from Maryville expressed amazement at how well run the event was and how well the town handled the influx of visitors. Judging by this year’s turnout and feedback this will become an annual festival here in Cameron. Band Director Ann Clark emphasized that MarchFest would not have worked without the hundreds of volunteer hours put in by the Band Boosters and great support from staff and administration at the schools.

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Children enjoy playing at the Recreation Park Playground. They get plenty of slide, tunnel, and swing time with friends and family. In addition to the large playground areas, the park has four shelter houses that are equipped with grills and electricity, two horseshoe pits and two premier sand volleyball courts.

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Moose Station is located in the southeast corner of Recreation Park. The playground features a large ramp that gives those in wheelchairs an opportunity to access and maneuver the entire system. Once on the system, the ramp gives way to a square track with tasks at all four corners. There are sensory panels that focus on visual, auditory and tactile functions.

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BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor James Mackey 515 S. Elm St.| (816) 632-7337 | (816) 284-2830 Follow us on Facebook Sunday School ..................................10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Service ...................11:00 a.m.

Sunday Afternoon Service ..................2:00 p.m.

Wed. Evening Service & Kids Club ....7:00 p.m.

CAMERON’S DEVOTIONAL DIRECTORY

CAMERON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Reverend Vicki Copp 206 Lovers Lane | (816) 632-7812 www.cameronnazarene.org Sunday School ....................................9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship ................10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Youth Group .....................6:30 p.m.

CAMERON RESTORATION BRANCH OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Elder Andrew Holmes 1008 W. 3rd | (816) 585-1969 Opening Worship .................................9:30 a.m.

Sunday School .....................................9:40 a.m.

Sunday Morning Service ...............10:30 a.m.

Wed. Prayer Service ........................7:30 p.m.

CAMERON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Dan Brown 201 N. Pine | (816) 632-3461 www.cameronumc.org Sunday Morning Service ...................10:00 a.m.

Sunday F.U.E.L. Youth Group Grades 10-12 .......................................7:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Live 2 yr. old - 9th grade ..............................5:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Pastors Vern Bradford 902 W. 4th | (816) 632-3303 Sunday School ....................................9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Service ...................10:45 a.m.

CROSSROADS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pastor Tim Harrell 919 North Harris St. Sunday Service ..................................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service ..............................6:30 p.m.

Children’s Ministry Wed. & Sun. Blessing Room Tues. & Thurs. ........... 1-4 p.m.

Food Pantry 1st & 3rd Fri. ............................. 9 a.m. -12 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Senior Pastor Ken Gazaway 202 E. Ford | (816) 632-7251 Minister of Music - Terry Beasley Youth & Children’s Pastor-Scott Hill www.cameronfbc.org Sunday School ....................................9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service ...................10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service .....................5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Awana Club .......................6:00 p.m.

Thursday Impact Youth .......................7:00 p.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) Pastor Russ Hamilton 318 N. Pine | (816) 632-3605 www.cameronfcc.com | cameronfcc@yahoo.com Follow us on Facebook Sunday School ....................................9:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Service ...................10:00 a.m.

MABEL WORSHIP CENTER ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pastor Tim Ashby 5 miles North of Hwy. 36 on 69 Hwy., 1/4 mile West at sign | (816) 632-2673 Follow us on facebook Sunday School ....................................9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning ................................10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service ......................6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Family Night Adult Bible Study............................7:00 p.m.

PASSION CHURCH Pastors Lonnie and Colleen Hardy (816) 632-2527 1119 Bryan Rd. Cameron, MO www.passionchurchmo.com Sunday Morning Service ...................10:00 a.m.

Thursday Evening ...............................6:30 p.m.

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH LCMS Rev. Mark Goucher 209 Little Brick St. | (816) 632-7904 Sunday School/Bible Study ................9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service ...................10:45 a.m.

REACH CHURCH Pastor Brian and Rennie Gitthens 202 Lovers Lane Sunday School .....................................9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship ..............................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study ........6:30 p.m.

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RIVER OF LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastors Otis Nixdorf and Dave Nixdorf 811 S. Walnut | (816) 632-2246 www.riveroflifebaptist.com Sunday School ..................................10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service ...................11:00 a.m.

ST. MUNCHIN CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Thomas Ludwig 301 N. Cedar | (816) 632-2768 www.munchin.net | stmunchin@centurytel.net Saturday Mass ......................................5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass .......................................9:00 a.m.

School of Religion Sunday after Mass Sunday St. Aloysius Mass ..................11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: Mon, Wed. & Thurs ...8:00 a.m.

Tues. & Fri. .................................7:00 a.m.

TURNING POINT CHURCH Pastor Terry Sims N 69 Hwy at EE Junction | (816) 632-7608 Follow us on Facebook Turning Point Church Cameron MO Cafe Connect Breakfast .......................9:45 a.m.

Sunday B.I.G. Church Ages 5-11 & Sunday School...........................10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship & Word ...................11:00 a.m.

A Christ centered recovery program Tuesday Small Group Classes For All Ages ....................................7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Celebrate Recovery...........7:30 p.m.

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Freedom Festival Every Fourth of July, Cameron holds its annual Freedom Festival, a multipleday event featuring concerts, fireworks and a variety of other activities in downtown Cameron; this year the festival was hosted by Cameron Main Street, Inc. As has become tradition, Freedom Festival kicks off with the Cameron Pet Show at the Price Pavilion in McCorkle Park, followed by the season opening performance by the Cameron Municipal Band, a 150-year-old entity and one of only four municipal bands in Missouri.

Depending on what day July Fourth falls on, the following day typically features a car show, followed by an evening concert, and the recently implemented Glow Run 5K, which replaced the then inaugural 5K. For the holiday, activities rev up

with the annual baby show, prince and princess show and Mr. and Ms. Contests. Simultaneously, at the

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GRAND PAWS PET BOARDING AND SALON

MIKE WALSER, Owner 413 W Grand Ave Cameron, MO 64429

(816) 632-6445

4530 SE Route C Hwy. Maysville, MO 816.632.9429

“WHERE IT’S HOME AGAIN!”

www.tandstirepros.com

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Veterans Home team for a tribute to veterans – a presentation recognizing the efforts of area vets in defending threats foreign and abroad. Following the parade downtown, Freedom Festival culminates with the Cameron Veterans Golf Course hosting the annual 10 p.m. fireworks show.

Prior to 2020, the Cameron Chamber of Commerce hosted Freedom Festival. With a renewed focus on providing improvements to downtown Cameron, Cameron Main Street Inc., began hosting Freedom Festival, which typically draws thousands to downtown Cameron.

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ARE YOU A NEWS JUNKIE? Our print newspaper is perfect for staying up to date with what’s happening in the community.

DO YOU WANT TO READ THE LATEST STORIES? Visit our website at any time. We regularly add new content, and you can access prior issues and special sections whenever you wish.

DO YOU NEED TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS? Advertise in our newspaper. Both the print and online version attract a wide readership.

Your weekly paper every day!

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Co-ops are different. Electric cooperatives are governed by a board of directors elected by you, our consumermember. The board consists of local members who live and work in our community. They want what you want.

Affordable, reliable electricity. Decisions are made based on these shared interests. Board members are part of the cooperative difference.

Visit www.PCEC.coop to learn how we work to empower communities and energize life with safe and reliable energy

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FARM CONSIGNMENT AUCTIONS! “We Buy, Sell and Trade Equipment Daily” Online auctions every Wednesday, live consignment auctions six times a year specializing in farm and construction machinery, sell out, dispersals, individual consignments, and inventory reduction.

Tractors/Loaders, Antique Tractors, Skid loader Attachments, Skid steers, Dozers, Combines, Tillage, Planting, Harvest, Hay, Farm Machinery, Livestock Equipment

1/8 Miles East of Gallatin on Hwy. 6 Gallatin, MO 64640 Shay Esbeck 660-605-0839 Barney Esbeck 660-605-0841 Justin Harlow 660-605-2346

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Where you get Country Style Service

The Tri County School located in Jamesport.

Natha McAllister, Owner

◆ Daily Wine Tasting ◆ Featuring Missouri Wines 105 S. Broadway | Jamesport, MO 64648 | 660.684.6515 e-mail: nert@grm.net

Jamesport Country store

Bulk Foods | Handmade Jams & Jellies | Bulk Teas | Produce In Season | Leaning Tree Cards Canned Goods | Bent & Dent Groceries | Homemade Candies

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 a.m. til 5 p.m.

31115 St. Hwy. NN • Jamesport, Missouri

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QUALITY METAL ROOFING, SIDING AND COMPONENTS WE OFFER 7 DIFFERENT PROFILES OF STANDING SEAM AND WILL ROLL IT OUT FOR YOU ON THE JOBSITE. CUSTOM IS WHAT WE DO!

PRAIRIE METAL SALES, LLC COME SEE US AT OUR NEW LOCATION

20203 STATE HIGHWAY 190 JAMESPORT MO 64648 metal@prairiemetalsales.biz

Office: 660-684-6609 Fax: 660-605-0722

Fresh G Almond round Cashew Butter, B Peanut B utter, utter!

• Specializing in Bulk • Homemade Salsa Foods & Spices • Fresh Country • Kitchen Wares Butter • Health Foods • Salt Water Taffy • Fresh Produce

Located next door to Countryside Bakery.

Open 9-5 year round Closed Sundays - Located one mile South of Jamesport on Hwy. 190 • 660-684-6848

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A-1 Self Storage & Clark Real Estate.......................16 B&S Auctions .............................................................36 Baker Repair..............................................................22 Berkshire Hathaway/Hahn Realtors ..........................6 BUSINESS DIRECTORY American Family .................................................21 Clinco/Dollar Barn ...............................................21 Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance ........................21 Village Green Apartments/Senior Living ..........21 Cameron Ambulance ................................................5 Cameron Chamber of Commerce...........................4 Cameron Devotional Directory ...............................31 Cameron Fire Department.........................................8 Cameron Newspapers .............................................34 Cameron R-1 School District ...................................39 Cameron Regional Medical Center .......................17 Cameron Regional YMCA .........................................5 Cameron Title Company .........................................12 City of Cameron ...............................................Page 3 Days Inn/Super 8 ......................................................24 Dino’s Diner Family Restaurant ................................15 Earley Tractor ..............................................................8 Ed Riley Construction, Inc/Cameron Door .............20 Ferrellgas ...................................................................14 Finch Drilling & Construction, LLC............................22 Gimson Pest Control .................................................10 Grand Paws ...............................................................32 H&M Country Store ...................................................37 Ice Capital Management ........................................16 Jamesport Builders ...................................Back Cover Jamesport Country Store .........................................36 Kramer Contracting Company ...............................36 Kwik Lube& Car Wash ................................................7 LifeFlight Eagle ............................................................9 MTE Office Center .....................................................10

Manion Properties.....................................................30 MidWest Auto & Diesel Repair .................................28 Monarch Behavioral Health Unit .............................26 Morton Building .............................Inside Front Cover Nelle’s Restaurant/Phillips 66..................................13 O’Donnell Motor Company .....................................11 Ocker Insurance Inc. ...............................................12 ORGANIZATIONS Cameron Area Arts Council ...............................18 Cameron Elks Lodge ...........................................18 Cameron Food Pantry & Clothes Closet ...........20 Cameron Jaycees ..............................................18 Cameron Municipal Band ..................................18 Cameron Optimist Club ......................................20 Cameron Public Library ......................................18 Cameron Rotary Club .........................................18 Shoots Like A Girl/Boot Hill Shooting Ground ...19 The Old School of Cameron ...............................18 Platte Clay Electric Cooperative ............................35 Poland-Thompson Funeral home............................15 Prairie Metal Sales, LLC ............................................37 Provin & Able Electric, LLC .......................................22 Raymond James.......................................................23 Red Roof Inn ..............................................................26 Senior Barrigas / El Maguey ....................................25 Super 8 .......................................................................28 St. Joseph Stockyards ..............................................25 T & S Tires ...................................................................32 The Cameron Market ...............................................20 The Collection ...........................................................36 The Drug Store .............................................................6 Ward Roofing & Construction ..................................27

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Dual Credit, Vocational, and Advanced Placement Classes

Pre K - elementary - IntermedIate School - mIddle School - hIgh School Goodrich Building (Central Office) Parkview Elementary (Pre K-2) Cameron Intermediate School (3-5) Cameron Veterans Middle School (6-8) Cameron High School (9-12 )

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Activities: Student Council Tennis Cheerleading Band Choir Dance Team Softball Baseball Academic Bowl Football PLTW Track Theatre Volleyball FCCLA Soccer FFA Golf DECA Basketball Robotics Wrestling Cross Country

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