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a shooter at large. It was found that an altercation had started between two juveniles, and when Mr. Preston put his hands on one of the juveniles, Mr. Turner stepped in to attempt to diffuse the situation.

Sheriff Fish said that Preston then allegedly presented a gun and attempted to pistol whip Mr. Turner. The gun went off and struck Mr. Turner in the neck, resulting in his death. Mr. Preston allegedly fired off another shot at a bystander before parties were able to subdue Preston and wrestle the gun from him.

Sheriff Fish said it was a case of a simple dispute that grew out of control, in part due to alcohol and/or drug consumption.

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30 percent and sewer rates by 25 percent. He said if the council wants to avoid the full force of the needed increases, they’ll need to find places to cut the budget.

Mayor James Kennedy said that, in talking with Alderman Sue Malone, they agreed that the proposed increases would be crushing for many local families, especially those residents who are on a fixed income, and they would need to find ways to bring it down. Malone said she agreed, adding she, herself, wasn’t sure she could afford such increases.

Facing a June 30 deadline to approve the new budget, the council voted Wednesday to move forward with the budget figures for the 2023-2024 fiscal year with intentions of cutting expenditures through an upcoming amendment. staff members, as private citizens, can campaign as they see fit in their personal time. He also said that a group of community members had formed to support this proposed levy for the August election ballot.

In anticipation, the council discussed several areas in which they could possibly cut costs. Those included doing away with municipal court and forgoing the purchase of several new municipal vehicles. Meanwhile, Waggoner will be meeting with the city’s consultants to work on the gas rate structure.

Design Studio representatives showed some artistic renditions for the new middle school and went through a proposed floor plan that would allow for at least an additional four classrooms to be added if the need arose in the future. Design Studio’s design proposes a single-level building with many safety features included, as well as all the amenities necessary for a middle school to hold sporting events and meet the instructional needs for all students.

The board members also discussed the options that might be available for the old middle school property and building, which included offering the property to the City of Easton if they might be interested. No price for the property was discussed and it appears the board prefers to sell the property when and if the proposed levy passes in August. If passed, the new middle school would not be ready until fall of 2025.

The board also approved the calendar for their board meetings for the 20232024 school year, with most being held on the third Monday of each month. Several were moved to the fourth Monday. The board calendar can be accessed on the district website.

The next order of business was to discuss the proposed budget for the upcoming year, as well as amend the current budget for the year ending. Amending the current year’s budget is common for districts at the end of June so accounts can be zeroed out.

Dr. Newell told the board that, using conservative figures, he anticipated the revenues for the district at approximately $3.4 million with expenses totaling $2.8 million. He was unsure how the property tax reassessment would impact the district or how much additional revenue the district might realize; more accurate figures would be available

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Also on Wednesday, the council approved Mohammad Ishfao (doing business as Plattsburg Liquor LLC, etc.) for a liquor license at 203 N. East Street, which was necessitated because the location has changed hands.

Vendors, rides and inflatables will run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, including a dunk tank. There will also be two musical acts that night, as Curtis Wayne Stroud will take the stage at 6 p.m. and the band Montage will play at 8:30 p.m.

Saturday will be packed with fun from sunup until sundown, beginning with the 5K presented by the EBHS cross country team at 8 a.m. (registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at 302 Railroad). Vendors will open at 9 a.m. and the annual baby show in August or September. Dr. Newell said he anticipates the district will have a fund balance of approximately 36 percent or 37 percent for the year.

It appears there is interest in new coaching positions at the middle school for cross country and softball, and the board approved a salary schedule for those two additional sports.

Dr. Newell informed the board that two of the HVAC units in the ag building need to be replaced and relocated due to a sewer line that is underground below them. The other HVAC units are working fine at this point and Dr. Newell believes they will provide service as designed for the upcoming year, if not longer.

During his board update, Dr. Newell informed members that the bleacher extension was projected to be finished prior to the start of the new football season, but he was hoping for it to be completed a little sooner than proposed to give some breathing room. The new concrete walk approved for the stadium should also be

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Parade line-up will start at 9:30 a.m. at the high school and the parade will begin downtown at 10:30 a.m. Carnival rides and inflatables begin at 11 a.m. and the Gower Days Talent Show will start at 11:30 a.m.

The B.J. Talley Magic Show will take the stage at 1:30 p.m. and the Rock N’ Country Variety Show starts at 2:30 p.m. The FFA will host a pedal tractor pull at 3 p.m. and a kids cornhole tournament (up to 13 years old) at 4 p.m. B.J. Talley will finished prior to the season start. perform music at 4:30 p.m.

The elementary building’s new security doors are installed, and the teacher leadership group will meet in July to discuss the upcoming CSIP. He also told the board they needed to start thinking about which way to go if the levy passes – a hard bid, or a consultant management proposal process. The hard bid puts the project out for bids for a proposed amount; however, most projects have change orders that add to the proposed cost. The consultant management proposal would result in the board selecting a company to oversee the project, but usually comes with a percent added to the total cost.

He also touched further on the reassessment of property taxes, stating that school districts can only realize a five-percent increase in reassessments, so the district may need to be ready to roll back its tax.

The next board meeting will be held on July 17 at 7 p.m. in the high school library. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

The Missouri Rebels will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. and the FFA adult cornhole tournament will start at 6 p.m. The Gower Days headliner, Swift Kik, will take the stage at 8:30 p.m.

On Sunday, registration for the car show will run from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and awards will be announced at 3:30 p.m. Vendors will open again at 9 a.m. The Masonic Lodge will have an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ben and Lauren Johnson will take the stage at noon with tributes to Elvis, John- ny Cash, Patsy Cline and more.

The Gower Masonic Lodge will be selling hamburgers and hot dogs both Friday and Saturday. The Gower American Legion will be selling breakfast on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the Gower Lions Club will be selling its Famous Tenderloin Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. The Ebeneezer UMC Ladies Group will be selling funnel cakes throughout the weekend.

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I won’t dispense it, Sam I am. I won’t dispense without exam. I won’t dispense it to your dog, although you bash me in a blog. I won’t dispense it to your friend, who yells at me without end. I won’t dispense it for the ear, for the eyes, or for the rear.

I won’t dispense it though you yell how mean I am-the world you’ll tell. I won’t dispense it to your cat, to your bird, or to your rat.

I won’t give in-I’m standing tall, although you’ll whine and cry and call.

I won’t dispense it, Sam I am. You can’t have meds without exams!

We know it may be inconvenient, but exams are required legally and to ensure the safety and efficacy of treating your pet.