Addressing City Hall Move
Cameron Mayor Becky Curtis addresses the public’s concerns with move to Bank Midwest || PAGE A7
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Carrel, Walock unseat GOP courthouse incumbents
A new man will be leading the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department after the turn of the year.
A.J. Carrel emerged victorious in his Republican challenge to incumbent Clinton County Sheriff Larry Fish, winning the office 1,885-1,441 (56.67 percent to 43.33 percent) in the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 6. With no candidates on the Democrat ticket, Carrel is expected to take office in January. The results are unofficial until they are finalized by the county. Fish first came into office in 2016 as part of a GOP wave that finally cracked Clinton County’s solid blue exterior, defeating Democrat incumbent Porter Hensen in a tight race. Fish won a second term in 2020, serving eight years in the position.
Carrel is no stranger to the sheriff’s department, having previously worked for Clinton County. That included time with Fish’s administration, during which Carrel served as a captain and then the chief deputy.
The sheriff’s office isn’t the only place in the courthouse that will see a major change in 2025. Republican challenger Tyler Walock was able to unseat incumbent Republican First District Commissioner Jay Bettis, 1,028-865 (54.31 percent to 45.69 percent).
Bettis—along with fellow Republican, Second District Commissioner Richard Riddell—was first elected to the office in 2020. Riddell was also up for reelection this year, but was among several Republicans on Tuesday that had no primary competition, and for
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The Lathrop Mules football program held its Backyard Brawl last week, hosting teams from throughout the region for a series of scrimmages ahead of the 2024 season. Opening night is creeping closer; preseason jamborees are scheduled for August 23, while season openers will take place a week later on August 30. (Above) Returning All-MEC senior Hudson Lodder carries the ball for Cameron in a scrimmage against Hamilton last week. (Right) Lathrop’s Brody Spear (red) and Dylan Franklin look for an opening against Polo.
Joe Harris appointed as new alderman
Facing an unexpected vacancy on the Plattsburg City Council after the tragic passing of Ward I Alderman Larry Schussler, Mayor David Jett turned to one of the community’s most well known and respected members Monday.
Mayor Jett appointed Joe Harris, Jr., to the seat Monday, August 5, which was met with unanimous approval by the council. And though the special session meeting was sparsely attended, the appointment drew a solid round of applause from most in attendance.
“I know that I’m called to be a servant,” said Harris, a lifelong Plattsburg resident who has owned and operated Joe’s Fitness for 25 years. “I love my community and I see that there are some changes that need to be made for the best. I’m willing to work hard to get these changes made.”
Harris added that his father, the late Everett Joe Harris, Sr., served on the council for a number of years, and Joe feels he has an obligation to carry out his father’s dream and duties to both the ward and the community.
Mayor Jett said that, prior to making the appointment, he spoke with Schussler’s son, Larry, Jr., who was enthusiastic about Harris filling out his father’s term in office.
“I’ve talked to many people in the community and he was the first person on their list,” Jett said of Harris. “Being a business owner here in Plattsburg, being a lifelong resident of Ward I, his father being on the board way back. All of that and being a leader in his church. It just shows what we want on our council so we can promote Plattsburg and move the city forward.”
Concerns over a zoning change brought out comments during public participation at the Cameron City Council meeting Monday night.
First, Tina McDowell addressed the council with a complaint regarding treatment by Animal Control officer Kathy Turner. McDowell was concerned that Animal Control had not properly followed up with
her regarding a warning for her dogs “barking 24/7” and McDowell even questioned if that was a valid law on the books. City Manager Steve Rasmussen pointed out that Turner’s supervisor had contacted Mrs. McDowell and implied that the matter was closed.
Jim O’Connor, broker/partner of the O’ConnorAgency-United Country Real Estate, also spoke during public participation, with concerns
over a proposed zoning change for a property owned by the Methodist Church. Those concerns were later addressed when Economic Development Director Lance Rains assured O’Connor that changing the zoning on the church property to neighborhood/ community use was not in perpetuity. “If the church no longer owns the property, the neighborhood/community (special use/event) des-
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Suspect found stuck in creek after high-speed chase
made an abrupt southward turn in a grass area near Nick’s Healthcare. It came to a stop in a parking lot area and the driver exited, running on foot.
The chase occurred shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Monday, July 29, when Clinton County Sheriff’s Deputy Jared Proctor attempted to pull over a red Ford vehicle after observing the Ford’s inability to maintain its lane near Lathrop. According to the probable cause statement, the Ford fled from the officer at speeds in excess of 110 miles per hour as it headed westbound on 116 toward the eastern city limits of Plattsburg. The vehicle
According to his probable cause statement, Deputy Proctor said the driver stopped at the front entrance of the building and appeared to attempt to get inside. When he was unsuccessful, the suspect fled west along the building, going around its northwest corner, where the deputy lost sight of the suspect.
Deputy Proctor, according to the statement, made contact with an employee of Nick’s Healthcare and asked whether anyone had entered the building, to which the
employee said no. The deputy advised the employee to put the facility under lockdown.
Authorities established a perimeter and searched the area with K9 Merlin and an aerial drone, but they were unable to locate the suspect.
According to the probable cause statement, upon a search of the vehicle, authorities found six glass smoking devices, nine syringes containing a black substance (believed to be an illegal narcotic), 17 fentanyl testing strips, two rapid response drug test kits, one long rubber yellow tube, multiple Narcan nasal sprays (used and unused), one push-top needle with a black substance (believed to be an il-
legal narcotic), a pill bottle containing seven Doxycycline, a zip bag containing white crystal rock substance (believed to be an illegal narcotic), and a homemade smoking device.
An on-site analysis test of the rocky substance identified it as methamphetamine weighing nearly 3.5 grams.
According to the statement, the prescription was made to a man named Carl Roberts, and multiple documents in the vehicle belonged to someone of that same name.
According to the probable cause statement, the following morning at around 7 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a creek southwest of Nick’s Healthcare on a
call of a man matching the description of the suspect screaming for help. Deputies identified the man as Carl Roberts, and he was assisted from the creek and taken into custody. In a follow up with Clinton County Sheriff Larry Fish, he said that the subject was found near the bridge near Perkins Park tangled up in the nettle thorn patch.
Roberts told authorities he was in the vehicle the previous evening but was not driving and got out of the vehicle prior to the pursuit.
According to the probable cause statement, Roberts said a friend of his was driving the vehicle but he could not provide the name.
Roberts was charged
with three misdemeanors and two felonies, including resisting/interfering with arrest (Class A felony), possession of a controlled substance (Class D felony), driving while revoked or suspended (Class A misdemeanor), unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia (Class D misdemeanor) and exceeding post speed limit by 26 MPH or more (Class B misdemeanor). An arraignment was held Thursday, August 1, during which Roberts pleaded not guilty. A request for a bond change ($25,000) was denied and a bong hearing was set for Wednesday, August 7.
Zoning board OKs subdivision, rezoning request
The Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing for a request for a subdivision and heard another request to replat several lots in Lake Arrowhead on Thursday, August 1, at the county courthouse.
The public hearing pertained to a request from James Parker for a major subdivision of a 20.13-acre parcel into four lots, as well as a request to rezone all four lots to R-1 (single-family residential). Each of the four proposed lots is sized at approximately five acres. The property is located on the north side of SE 270th Street, east side of SE Sellers Ln., west of SE Perren
Rd., in rural Holt, Mo.
Mr. Parker stated to the board that he wants to provide lots for potential buyers who normally would not be able to purchase larger acreage lots and then be able to financially afford to build homes. Parker said with the high cost of land currently, it is almost impossible for young couples to be able to buy land and build. Certified letters were sent to 33 adjoining property owners with only three attending the public hearing. Taylor Woolf spoke in favor of the request, stating he wishes to purchase one of the lots. Troy Norton stated he had concerns related to road conditions and the speed that some travelers drove on the road, as well as
why a sign was not posted on 270th St., but was placed on Sellers Ln.
Zoning Administrator Patricia Knight informed Mr. Norton that signs were not required by law. However, her office tried to do more than the law allowed to try to inform as many property owners as possible.
Zoning Chairman Michael Adair added that the zoning board could not take road conditions into account. He acknowledged that this is a legitimate concern and encouraged the individual to attend the Clinton County Commissioners’ hearing (who has final approval on the matter) to voice his concerns.
Mike Gunselman also spoke concerning traffic and
the bridge on Sellers Ln.
With no other comments during the public hearing, the board members asked a few questions of Mr. Parker, then voted (8-0) to both approve the major subdivision request and the rezoning of each lot to R-1.
The second request the board considered was not a public hearing, but rather a public meeting to replat five individual lots at Lake Arrowhead. The request was made by Richard Davis and Valery Simmons of Lathrop, Mo. The lots in question are lot numbers 169, 170, 171, 172, and 178, and the request was made to allow the petitioners to add to or alter a building currently standing on one of the lots. The couple had applied for a
variance to build a home on less than five acres, and this was granted by the Clinton County Board of Adjustments on June 13, 2024.
Administrator Knight informed the board that the couple had a building on one of the lots, but it did not meet the minimum square footage required of 950 square feet. She stated that since they had been granted one variance they could not apply for another variance. She continued by telling the board members that the couple currently has a building on site and their lot had been kept immaculate. She also stated that by enclosing the existing porches on the building, it would then meet the minimum square footage requirements, or they could
Monday’s meeting was short (the council is slated to hold its regular monthly meeting next Monday), but the council addressed one other item that night.
The council approved a new resolution allowing for the city to file for financial grants and funding through the Department of Natural Resources. This isn’t new, as the city has been working with DNR in its efforts to reduce inflow and infiltration into the town’s wastewater treatment system. However, the previous resolution authorized former City Administrator Chase Waggoner to carry out those duties for the city, while the new resolution gives that power to new City Administrator Steve Garrett.
simply add onto the current building. They would need to apply for permits regardless of the decision made. There was little discussion on this issue by board members, with the only question coming on what kind of sewer system would be utilized, and the board was informed it would require a mound system due to the size of the new lot, which would be roughly 1.25 acres. With no further business before the board, their August meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m. The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on September 5.
Plattsburg Mayor David Jett (left) and new Ward I Alderman Joe Harris (right) shake hands after Monday’s meeting.
Clinton County Sheriff’s Dept.’s Weekly Calls for Service
Friday, July 26
12:41 a.m.: Disturbance (not in progress) on 116 Highway in Lathrop.
1:46 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Lathrop.
6:04 a.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on SE McCoy Lane in Lawson.
7:16 a.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Lathrop.
8:41 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 69 Highway in Cameron.
10:20 a.m.: Medical call on Clinton Street in Lathrop.
11:10 a.m.: Medical call on W. Emma Street in Osborn.
12:12 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.
12:45 p.m.: Medical call on Brenda Lane in Holt.
2:17 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.
4:17 p.m.: Medical call on Main Street in Holt.
7:50 p.m.: Fire alarm on E. Clay in Plattsburg.
8:52 p.m.: Pursuit on 116 Highway in Clinton County.
11:35 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 116 Highway in Clinton County.
Saturday, July 27
3:58 a.m.: Smoke investigation on W. Walnut in Plattsburg.
5:13 a.m.: Medical call on Belt Avenue in Edgerton.
6:35 a.m.: Medical call on Malcolm Lake Road in Trimble.
9:40 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.
11:12 a.m.: Medical call on SE Shoshone Drive in Holt.
1:01 p.m.: Gas odor on W. Walnut in Plattsburg.
2:42 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.
3:39 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.
4:38 p.m.: Medical call on Santa Fe Drive in Gower.
8:20 p.m.: Suspicious person in progress on Locust Street in Lathrop.
10:02 p.m.: Medical call on Kay Drive in Lathrop.
10:44 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.
11:15 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 116 Highway in Clinton County.
Sunday, July 28
3:23 a.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Clinton County.
9:55 a.m.: Medical call on Second Street in Trimble.
1:29 p.m.: Medical call on Z Highway in Edgerton.
3:55 p.m.: Natural cover fire on SE Shoshone Drive in Holt.
6:05 p.m.: Vehicle crash on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.
7:33 p.m.: Vehicle crash on C Highway in Plattsburg.
9:31 p.m.: Smoke investigation on Y Highway in Plattsburg.
9:59 p.m.: Medical call on Valley Street in Lathrop.
10:03 p.m.: Animal call on 33 Highway in Clinton County.
10:45 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle in progress at the Lathrop Bridge Access in Plattsburg.
10:51 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.
Monday, July 29
12:27 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on Lynn Street in Lathrop.
3:38 a.m.: Medical call on James Street in Easton.
6:34 a.m.: Medical call on SE Powell Road in Lathrop.
10:09 a.m.: Medical call on SE Tower Ridge in Lathrop.
1:59 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Cameron.
7:45 p.m.: Animal call on SW Middle Road in Plattsburg.
8:34 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on N. Main in Plattsburg.
9:44 p.m.: Trespassing in progress on N. Main in Plattsburg.
10:36 p.m.: Pursuit on 116 Highway in Clinton County.
Tuesday, July 30
2:14 a.m.: Medical call on Aller Avenue in Edgerton.
7:16 a.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.
7:30 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.
12:10 p.m.: Medical call on W. Clay in Plattsburg.
1:35 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.
7:39 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Lathrop.
8:30 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.
9:01 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Main Street in Holt.
9:47 p.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on W. Maple Street in Plattsburg.
Wednesday, July 31
4:29 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.
12:09 p.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Plattsburg.
2:15 p.m.: Vehicle fire on 116 Highway in Clinton County.
3:26 p.m.: Natural cover fire on I-35 in Clinton County.
4:15 p.m.: Medical call on Perrin Street in Edgerton.
4:38 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver at 116 Highway and Shaver in Clinton County.
5:00 p.m.: Natural cover fire on 169 Highway in Trimble.
8:51 p.m.: Fire alarm on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.
9:28 p.m.: Medical call on SW Timberlake Drive in Lathrop.
Thursday, August 1
12:21 a.m.: Domestic in progress on E. Osage in Plattsburg.
12:23 a.m.: Medical call on E. Osage in Plattsburg.
2:22 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on E. Osage in Plattsburg.
4:28 a.m.: Medical call on 6 Highway in Clarksdale.
4:49 a.m.: Medical call on SE Perren in Holt.
6:54 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle (not in progress) on SE McCoy in Lawson.
9:16 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on W. Locust Street in Plattsburg.
9:46 a.m.: Fraud on Howard in Trimble.
11:03 a.m.: Animal call on Concha Street in Lathrop.
11:13 a.m.: Animal call on Middle Road in Plattsburg.
12:43 p.m.: Medical call on John Street in Edgerton.
1:09 p.m.: Medical call on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.
Roadwork to start on I-35 south of Cameron
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Concrete repairs on sections of Interstate 35 in Clinton County are scheduled to begin on Monday, Aug. 12. Phillips Hardy, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will begin in the northbound lanes near Missouri Route 116 toward 1 mile north of Shoal Creek (just north of U.S. Route 69 intersection). During construction, the road will be narrowed to one lane around the clock.
Motorists should expect delays. Once work is complete on the northbound lanes, crews will switch to the southbound lanes. The project is scheduled to be completed by December. While this project will only repair sections of the interstate, a project to rehabilitate this portion is planned to begin in 2025. All work is weatherpermitting, and schedules are subject to change.
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2:29 p.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on SE PP Highway in Holt.
3:04 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 69 Highway in Cameron.
5:18 p.m.: Careless and im-
prudent driver on 169 Highway in Clinton County.
5:26 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 116 Highway in Clinton County.
6:15 p.m.: Medical call on W. Redbud Lane in Trimble.
6:30 p.m.: Medical call on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.
6:41 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.
Masonic Lodge Donates to Local Students
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Once again, Plattsburg Masonic Lodge #113 was able to make a major donation to local educational institutions this summer. The lodge raised funds, which were matched 2-to-1 by the Missouri Masonic Home, pushing the total donation for 2024 to $40,500. Of that, $36,000 was donated to the Clinton County R-III School District (above, left to right, Curtis Cradic, CCR-III Superintendent Dr. Sandy Steggall and J.P. Cradic) and $4,500 went to Plattsburg Head Start (below).
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The TV spots get crazier, but the results don’t improve
You know you’re growin’ older when... By the time you have money to burn, your fire will have burned out.
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Relief is on the way, and it’s not in the form of a pill (they don’t make one strong enough). Thankfully, the nonstop ads will come to a halt this week, when the primaries are over. Unfortunately, after all those ridiculous ads for the politicians, it won’t change who’s in charge. If you want reality, the real owners of this country don’t reside in the Governor’s mansion in Jefferson City or in the White House in Washington, D.C.
No, the real owners, so accurately described by the late great comedian George Carlin, are the wealthy businessmen and lobbyists who
control the politicians who are in office or will officially take office after winning the General Election this November.
The nonsense that the elections are crooked, or the results are inaccurate, is not true. Why? Because the white guys with the big money have millions (or billions) of reasons to believe in their accuracy. They don’t want rioting in the streets or businesses shut down. No, they want Wall Street to continue to rise and fill their pockets, so they can line the pockets of the key politicians to get what they want. They want you and me to show up every day to work, trying to make a living, when the tables are tilted against us. Higher prices at the grocery store or at the gas pump, coupled with reduced healthcare benefits with higher premiums where you can feel the strain on your wallet, pocketbook and
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bank account.
Here’s what Carlin joked about as part of his routine: “I’m talking about the real owners now, the real owners, the big wealthy business interests that control things and make all the important decisions. Forget the politicians. The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice. You don’t. You have no choice. You have owners. They own you. They own everything. They own all the important land. They own and control the corporations. They’ve long since bought and paid for the senate, the congress, the state houses, the city halls, they have judges in their back pockets, and they own all the big media companies, so they control just about all of the news and information you get to hear. They spend billions of dollars every year
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Questions for Rep. Josh Hurlbert
Questions for Eighth District State Representative Josh Hurlbert.
First, why would you harass non-constituent, Jess Piper, on her “X” social media platform? Why would you post her ‘school district’ in the comment section? Isn’t that borderline doxxing, or at best, dog whistling? Was it because she exposed your “Trifecta Conflicta of Interest-a?” Wasn’t it about your role with distributing vouchers through the Herzog Foundation, a Christian non-profit located in Smithville where you are “Charles in Charge?”
Wait, under your ‘sixth hat,’ didn’t you write the Missouri bill that passed allowing vouchers for parents to send their children to private charter/religious schools for free? Were you “knighted” by the
24-year red supermajority legislature to distribute voucher dough through the foundation?
Do vouchers, recently renamed “scholarships,” manipulatively change the narrative to entice independents? Are vouchers a ‘line Item’ in the Missouri budget? Was funding cut again for public schools and shifted to vouchers? How is religion connected to the U.S.Constitution? Where is transparency? How many ‘weird’ hats do you wear? Do your hat duties crossover and become “Trifecta Conflict-a of Interest-a?”
Sixth District Son, you have an altar table piled to the cathedral ceiling with homework! Better light a candle or two?
Mylissa Stutesman Trimble, Mo.
If you see me running, RUN
Folks, I’m not getting a good feeling about where the Cameron City Hall move and repair is going. Repair is definitely not a big enough word—reclamation perhaps?
I am simply not hearing enough good questions being asked that would lead me to believe we are going to end up any better off this time. At least so far, but that could change, but tick tock!
Don’t you remember that “20-year building” from 2001 that only lasted 10 before a roof study showed significant issues? And remember how that report somehow only made it to the back of a former city manager’s file cabinet in 2011? That was until it was dug out several weeks ago in the current city manager’s file cabinet as plans for closing city hall were still a few weeks away.
And if we do find a
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way to raise the funds to rebuild it, why should we feel any better about the outcome this go-’round?
Before you say that I’m just throwing bombs, may I remind you that I am the one who urged everyone to give this administration and council a chance.
I am the one who used the phrase, “Not their fault but it is their problem” to describe the situation months ago, but now it is getting real. People are being shuffled and the public is getting restless.
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The city manager was quick to admit the city was not doing self-inspections, as they were requiring of others, but I have not heard any good reasons why. I have not heard why no one was on the roof seeing where leaks and stains were coming from years before? I have not heard why crumbling bricks were not questioned in years prior. I have not heard why there was not an annual or bi-annual maintenance budget or schedule. I have not heard how this debt, most likely to be paid for by bonds, sale of property and raiding the rainy day fund, will be so easy to find. Especially with a costly Third Street water main repair and a looming connection with American Water from St. Joseph on the horizon. I guess I just expected a better investigation and report on the failures we needed to avoid before we just “moved on.”
Controversies in Paris
Like most straight men, I stopped watching the Olympics after graduating high school. Somehow, they managed to take something hyper-competitive about glory and greatness and make it lame. As I got older, I would make it a point to stubbornly ignore the Olympics. Despite my best efforts, I would always hear about the opening ceremony. They are designed to be a spectacle and get people talking about the games and that certainly happened this year.
For those who have not heard, the Olympic games in Paris this summer have become infamous for various controversies, chief among those is the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony, which is almost impossible to find online, is largely boring, multi-cultural, and passe. What’s caused the controversy is a scene with several men, scant-
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ily dressed in women’s clothing, dancing, and what is likely a recreation of the painting The Last Supper, using people who are about as normal as a three-dollar bill. Oh, and one of the fine participants in this had their testicles fall out (most likely on purpose). At this point, I’m not shocked and outraged about these sorts of things anymore. The creators of this ceremony wanted to put on a show that was ugly and disgusting and I believe they succeeded at that. Instead of harping on this and other “demonic” influences in the show, I think it’s far more important to understand why someone would want to do this.
Across various French websites, the designers of the ceremony cite their inspiration as a deconstructionist version of du Puy du Fou. To go over it briefly, deconstructionism is the
philosophy of French philosopher Jacques Derrida. It rejects the concept of truth and seeks to present good things as bad and bad things as good. Many consider it to be the origin of “wokeness.” Du Puy du Fou is essentially a French version of Silver Dollar City. It lovingly recreates the history of France. It has a stellar reputation and is one of the top amusement parks visited in the country. By their own statements and actions, the creators of the Olympic ceremony wanted to create an ugly, evil, and perverted French Silver Dollar City. There are a lot of sickos out there, folks. You need to not give the benefit of the doubt to people clearly doing something wrong and unacceptable.
Michael Pyles Lathrop, Mo.
Dictatorships, Donald Trump and Project 2025 - Part I
Meet Leonard Leo. Billionaire. Far-right Federalist Society co-chair (25 yrs).
There are good billionaires, like Warren Buffett, and evil ones (aforementioned).
Leo worked years to appoint neo-monarchial Supreme Court justices. Why? The greedy dislike laws and regulations. They eat up profits and prevent operating “above the law.” Regulatory agencies protect you, our treasures, children, life, and home, but are the enemy of (greedy) corporations/billionaires. Taxes are equated with giving “welfare.” Under authoritarian dictatorships, absent regulatory agencies and ‘laws,’ those in power would pillage our national parks— even your backyard—of oil, minerals, timbers, anything profitable. Where citizens of dictatorships must obey “dictates,” the dictator laughs as he pillages the wealth of businesses, natural resources and the government he controls, killing off
or imprisoning those who defy power or shine light on their criminal behaviors— just like mobsters.
Dictators, themselves, don’t have to obey their ‘laws and regulations,’ or pay taxes they don’t like. In Putin’s Russia, or others, if you enable and support their criminal aspirations, you are allowed to live, or run your business, and you are rewarded in kind. Trump calls Putin “a brilliant hero,” like Victor Orban, Putin’s gangster underboss and
Trump’s frequent new guest and sidekick at Mar-A-Lago, sharing strategies to undermine democracy. Many con artists under authoritarian rulers succeed in taking your hard-earned savings. (So far) one is named Steve Bannon. He and others, two of which are currently serving jail sentences, are implicated in the “Build the Wall” con. (Laughing all the way to the bank), they stole $125 million from unwitting ‘marks’ of their “con.” Bannon was “pardoned”
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by Trump (fellow conman and wanna-be dictator) for the federal crime. Bannon still faces delayed criminal charges for this “con” in the State of New York in December, due to his current imprisonment for another crime.
CFPB protects consumers from rip-offs perpetuated by banks and others. Think for a moment: What’s the biggest bank a conman could rob? The US Treasury. Hmmm. Like Trump said, “Taxes are for stupid peo-
ple,” and he thinks laws and regulations don’t apply to him. Isn’t tax fraud robbing the treasury? Another con? Trump University. Inheriting $350 million, he was able to pay a $25 million fine to stay out of trouble. In other scams/cons, he’s avoided accountability for sexual assault, theft, tax evasion and dozens of other criminal acts by paying fines. His CFO is in Riker’s Island Prison. Marc Miller Plattsburg, Mo.
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Remember that God is working faithfully
By Dave Nixdorf River of Life Baptist Church
When we think of things that are for our good, we typically leave out suffering and hardship. Sure we might say something like, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” However, we prefer to avoid
the pain all together. Yet, it will come. No one makes it through this life unscathed. We all will face adversity. We all will face temptation. We all will fail ourselves and be failed by others. Regardless of our failings, God is faithful. Yes, God is faithful. The Apostle Paul said, “... we know that for those who
Jennie Myers McKay
Jennie Lou Myers McKay, 85, Blue Springs, Mo., passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, at ShangriLa Rehab and Living Center.
She was born May 20, 1939, in Mound City, Kan., to John and Nellie (Douthit) Myers. She graduated from Mound City High School.
Jennie married William C. “Gable” McKay on May 17, 1958. He preceded her in death on October 19, 2021. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Jayco Camping Club, PTA, and Cub Scouts.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 63 years, Gable; brothers, JC and Keith Myers; and sisters, Mary Morton, Barbara Panis, and Kate Prock.
Survivors include her five sons, Chris McKay (Nancy) of Springfield, Mo., Troy McKay (Julia) of
Gardner, Kan., Eric McKay (Michelle) of Fort Scott, Kan., Jeff Lammert (Shelly) of Liberty, Mo., and Brian Lammert (Angela) of Anderson, South Carolina; 17 grandchildren and 30 greatgrandchildren; brothers, Harold Myers and Darrell Myers; and sisters, Diane Freeman and Sue Stites.
Farewell Services: 10 a.m. Friday, August 9, Bailey and Cox Family Funeral Service. Graveside Farewell Service and Interment 3 p.m. Friday, Woodlawn Cemetery, Mound City, Kan. The family will receive friends 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the American Heart Association. Online guest book and obituary at www. baileycox.com.
love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28 ESV). What a blessing to know that God is working and He is faithful. Even in the midst of our greatest struggles, God is working all things together for good.
Who’s good? The good
Summer break is nearly over, which means the Plattsburg Fall Festival’s
Back to School Bash is set for later this week. The bash will take over downtown Plattsburg from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 10. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to watch a movie on the big screen. There will be the “Stuff the Bus” donation event, and the festival will give away 110 carnival wrist bands for the Fall Festival in October.
of those who love Him. Those who have been called out of their sin and have responded by surrendering their lives to Him through repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. Believers. Christians. God’s children. For these, Scripture teaches us that God works all things
out for His glory and our good. Therefore, no matter the suffering, we look forward to the unfolding of God’s plan and the good to be revealed. Christian, take heart! God is working and He is faithful to produce good. The greatest good will be revealed to us in Heaven.
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us” (Romans 8:18 ESV). Find hope in the faithfulness of God resting in the promise that He is indeed working all things together for good.
Trey Talley (left) became the latest member of the Plattsburg Rotary Club when President Josh Walker (right) of Plattsburg Bank initiated him into club recently. Trey farms with Talley Farms and works with Show-Me Real Estate. The Plattsburg Rotary Club is a service organization that gives scholarships to local
Airing of the Quilts in Cameron
Cameron residents will have a fun opportunity to participate in a local Airing of the Quilts.
People with quilts, both old and new, are encouraged to “air” their quilts on Saturday, August 17, by displaying them in a way to be visible from the street. Quilts can be hung on porches, in windows, laid across porch rails or fences for airing. While decorating our town with beautiful quilts that day, there are benefits to airing. Besides the fresh feel, the primary goal is to refresh the bedding and remove moisture and potential allergens, while the secondary, often overlooked, benefit relates to improving sleep quality. This was known by our ancestors who were known to air their quilts and bed-
ding. Now it has become a custom that is still practiced throughout the world.
In addition to local residents displaying their quilts, the Cameron Depot Museum, Cameron Public Library, Cameron Old School and a host of businesses will be displaying old and new quilts, as well as historic and family heirloom quilts. Organizers hope for this to be the first of many annual Airing of the Quilt events for the city. With Cameron being en route to Hamilton, Quilt Town USA, it seemed fitting to join in with them to display our quilts on Aug. 17th. The members of the local historical society are hoping people headed to Hamilton to see their 700+ quilts on display will stop through Cameron to enjoy
our quilts. Here’s a list of places and activities you can expect that day. The Depot Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Among the items available for viewing at the museum will be the 1934 Rebekah Lodge quilt made in Cameron with 128 embroidered signatures (donated by Barbara Drager). You might recognize signatures of friends and family. The library will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a selection of quilts from local quilters on display. The Cameron Old School has on permanent display an 1889 advertising quilt, and will display quilts owned by other locals. The Old School building will be open for visitors 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
This is the same day the Old School Farmers Market will be hosting their farmers market in conjunction with Kidsfest, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in McCorkle Park. While you are downtown you will find Third Street Fusion will be having a Sip-N-Shop vendor day from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., with quilts available for viewing and some for purchase. Several other Main Street businesses are also expected to participate. Watch on social media for more announcements.
Residents and businesses are encouraged to “air” their quilts. The historical society would like to see this grow and become an annual event, possibly even a Northwest Missouri-wide event for those en route to the Quilt Town USA.
Plattsburg Senior Center Menu
Wednesday, August 7
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pineapple, homemade rolls.
Thursday, August 8
Tuna casserole, creamed peas, spinach, apple crisp, wheat bread.
Friday, August 9
Beef hot dog with a whole wheat bun, baked beans, corn, peaches.
Monday, August 12
Sloppy joe on a bun, tater tots, lima beans, mixed fruit.
Tuesday, August 13 Fish fillet, corn, buttered beets, mandarin oranges, wheat bread.
Wednesday, August 14
Hot roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, peaches,
August birthday cake.
Thursday, August 15
Chef’s salad with meats, vegetables, cheese and egg, tomato salad, apricots, crackers.
Friday, August 16
Goulash, cauliflower, peas, pineapple, wheat bread.
lobbying, lobbying, to get what they want. Well, we know what they want. They want more for themselves and less for everybody else. It’s a big club, and you ain’t in it.”
Corruption is so widespread in our state capital, Jefferson City, we voted to “clean it up” 2018 with an initiative called Clean Missouri. The revolving-door law was designed to prevent corruption and the appearance of corruption by banning our state’s elected politicians from holding lobbying jobs for two years.
Guess what?
A federal appeals court on July 29, 2024, ruled that Missouri’s ban on lawmakers and legislative staff
working as lobbyists for two years after leaving office is unconstitutional.
The lawsuit was filed by former state Rep. Rocky Miller and legislative assistant John LaVanchy, arguing that the two-year ban not only violates the First Amendment but improperly limits their employment opportunities. It was filed against the Missouri Ethics Commission, which is responsible for enforcing the ban.
The decision overturns a ruling last year by U.S. District Court Judge Douglas Harpool, who upheld the ban as a way to prevent corruption, noting public officials are fully aware that accepting a taxpayer-supported
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It’s a big club and we ain’t in it. And that’s no joke!
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Trivia question: Which iconic U.S. president was a licensed bartender and coowned a bar/liquor store?
A. Bill Clinton; B. Donald Trump; C. Harry Truman; D. Abraham Lincoln (find answer close by).
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A smile: “Accidental Agricultural Artist.”
Once upon a time on a small farm, there was a farmer named Joe, who was notorious for being a bit forgetful. One spring, Joe decided to try something new and plant a field of special corn and another field of sunflowers side by side. The plan was simple: grow the corn to sell and the sunflowers to enjoy their beauty and attract bees.
Everything was going smoothly until Joe accidentally mixed up the seeds. Instead of a neatly organized field, corn and sunflowers started sprouting all over the place, creating a jungle-like mix. Joe was puzzled when he noticed that his farm had turned into a chaotic tangle of tall corn stalks and towering sunflowers.
One day, a neighbor came by and said, “Joe, it looks like you invented a new crop! What are you calling this mix of corn and
sunflowers?”
Without missing a beat, Joe replied, “Well, I guess it’s a pop-n-sun’ farm!” The neighbor chuckled and said, “You’ve got to be the first farmer to plant a popcorn and sunflower seeds snack right in the field!” From then on, Joe embraced his “pop-n-sun” farm. It became a local attraction, with families coming to see the unusual mix and taking pictures. And every fall, Joe would host a big harvest party, serving popcorn and handing out sunflower seeds. Joe’s forgetfulness had turned into a big hit, and he became known as the most innovative farmer in town—though he preferred the title of “accidental agricultural artist.” (Trivia Answer: D. Abraham Lincoln was a licensed bartender before he became president. Past presidents have often had a close relationship with liquor. George Washington established the largest whiskey distillery and Thomas Jefferson brewed his own beer. But Abraham Lincoln was the only licensed bartender).
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Food for thought:
“Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.”― George Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, actor, and author.
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Any confidence that things were going to be ok vanished at the suggestion that next year’s budget, only half assembled on August 5, could possibly be ready for a vote on August 19. With everything we are learning about what the next two years are going to do to this community financially, can we afford to take a business-as-usual approach to the 2024-2025 fiscal budget?
Who is pulling the cord and requesting a budget retreat to devise a multi-year solution to the approaching infrastructure tsunami heading our way?
Cameron needs a revised strategic plan, not to buy a lottery ticket, pull
the blinds and hope. I realize a lot of these expenses I describe may be falling outside the next fiscal budget but that doesn’t mean we can act like that train ain’t comin’ around the bend. For the council, administration and department heads, it’s time to look yourselves in the eyes and decide if you are the ones to fix it after a decade of neglect, or the ones to kick the can down the road.
And for the citizens, do you care enough to show up and let them know how you feel before the die is cast, or just wait and complain on Facebook after the fact?
The State Historical Society of Missouri is seeking proposals of up to $500, each, to help Missouri cultural heritage institutions preserve and provide access to local history. The deadline for organizations to submit their application is September 15, 2024. The one-year grant period begins November 2024. The Richard S. Brownlee Missouri Local History grants honor a long-time former executive director of the State Historical Society who helped expand the Society’s holdings of newspapers, reference materials, manuscripts and artworks. A maximum of $10,000 will be awarded this year.
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The Missouri Local History grant submissions should focus in two areas: The preservation of historical local records, which includes the purchase of archival supplies to store or display personal papers, photographs, maps or other materials. Funds may not be used for preservation of federal, state or local government documents. The other area of focus can be education or programming activities to promote learning about local history or training for the preservation of local history records. Grants are available to Missouri cultural heritage institutions that are organizational members of the State Historical Society with preference given to local historical societies.
“Brownlee Local History Grants are an opportunity for local historical societies and cultural heritage institutions to preserve and provide access to their valuable collection,” said Gerald Hirsch, associate director of the State Historical Society of Missouri. “These grants have supported local organizations across the state from helping to eradicate mold and mildew damage in their collections to creating brochures and guides for a variety of projects and exhibits. Grant proposals for the 2024-25 cycle may be submitted online at https:// shsmo.org/awards/brownlee-grant
Sheriff’s
ignation does not transfer to the new owners (if they are not a church),” said Rains.
Next on the agenda, Jack Briggs was reselected for appointment to the Industrial Development Authority. His appointment will be confirmed at the next meeting by roll call vote of the council.
During the city manager’s report, Steve Rasmussen addressed recent questions about the progress of the unsafe buildings in the 100 block of East Third Street. Rasmussen turned the discussion over to Lance Rains, who explained that lead and asbestos remediation is needed and he is currently pursuing an 80/20 matching grant from MoKan. That grant would cover most of the costs of remediation, demolition, and/or removal. “One way
or the other, we are going to have to get rid of it (lead and asbestos), and if we can find someone to pay for 80 percent, we are way ahead of the game,” said Rains. Next, Rasmussen brought up numerous complaints his office has received on the slow pace of repairs to Northland Drive. He threw it to Tad Wilson, public works director, who assured them that the concrete subcontractor is working on weekends and longer hours to complete the job after delays and other issues have pushed the repair well past the July 10 contracted completion date.
Rasmussen has mentioned in previous meetings that the delays cost the contractor $1,000 per day. It is unclear if those penalties will be deducted from the overall cost of the project or
as a fine after the fact.
Continuing his report, Rasmussen announced that the Reservoir and Parks Superintendent position is vacant and until another superintendent is named, Lance Rains will serve as a parks liaison.
Regarding the challenging budget situation the city is facing, Rasmussen suggested wrapping the budget up at the August 19 council meeting with a work session before the meeting, a public hearing during the meeting followed by a vote.
Councilman John Feighert immediately voiced concern with the tight turn around. “I’ve already got about 15 hours invested already... and if anyone is actually going to go through it, it’s going to take more time than that,” said Feighert of the quick
timeline to approve an annual budget.
Rasmussen agreed that, if time was an issue, they had six weeks to get it worked out.
In new business, a bill was proposed and approved 5-0 to reduce possible ethics conflicts. Cameron approves the declarations of their officials annually despite the state only requiring it every two years, according to Clerk Blades.
Finally, the council approved a resolution awarding a street improvement project to All Pro Asphalt.
The next council meeting is August 19 at 6 p.m. with a budget work session before the meeting and a public hearing after. Public input is allowed before and after the meeting agenda.
MoDOT Roadwork in NW Missouri
St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of Aug. 5-11. There also may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. Check the MoDOT Traveler Information Map at http://traveler. modot.org, or download the app for updated information.
MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Andrew County
U.S. Route 71 – Resurfacing project on portions of north and southbound lanes from Route V south of Maryville to U.S. Route 59 north of Savannah, through September 2024. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).
U.S. Route 169 – Resurfacing project from intersection of Missouri Route 31 (DeKalb County) to Interstate 29 (Buchanan County), through August 2024 (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).
Route D – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 169 to Route 48, Aug 5.
Route W – Pothole patching from Route 6 in Buchanan County to Route O, Aug. 6.
Atchison County Route 111 – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Pike Creek Drainage Ditch north of Corning, through mid-August 2024. (Contractor: North Central Bridge, LLC) www.modot. org/missouri-route-111-missouri-route-46-and-routeyy-bridge-replacementatchison-and-gentry.
U.S. Route 59 – Utility work from Route AA to U.S. Route 136, Aug. 5-9.
Route E – Bridge maintenance at the Old Channel Nishnabotna River Bridge, Aug. 8.
Buchanan County Cook Road Bridge –CLOSED for a bridge rehabilitation project over I-29 in St. Joseph through October 2024. (Contractor: Clarkson Construction Company) https://www.modot.org/
interstate-29-bridge-rehabilitation-buchanan.
Overnight lane closure Aug. 8-9 on I-29 underneath the Cook Road Bridge, both directions. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place.
U.S. Route 169 – Resurfacing project from intersection of Missouri Route 31 (DeKalb County) to Interstate 29 (Buchanan County), through August 2024 (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).
Route W – Pothole patching from Route 6 to Route O in Andrew County, Aug. 6.
Caldwell County Route D – CLOSED until further notice at the Shoal Creek Bridge due to deck deterioration. This bridge is currently scheduled for the January 2025 contractor letting through the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.
Route 13 – CLOSED from Route P to Far West Drive for a resurfacing project from the south city limits of Hamilton to just north of Route HH in Kingston through mid-September 2024. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.). https://www. modot.org/13-pavementresurfacing-caldwell-anddaviess.
Carroll County
Route M – CLOSED at the Grand River Bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project through Oct. 1, 2024. (Contractor: Hardy Construction, LLC) Route M Bridge Rehabilitation in Carroll and Chariton | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org).
Route CC – CLOSED beginning at the Little Wakenda Creek Bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project through October. (CapitalHorner & Shifrin). *1
U.S. Route 24 – Bridge maintenance at the Grand River Bridge, Aug. 5-8 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The bridge will be narrowed to one lane during working hours.
Chariton County Route F – CLOSED at the Palmer Creek Bridge west of Keytesville for a bridge rehabilitation project through September (Capital-Horner & Shifrin). *1
Route JJ – CLOSED at the Slater Branch Bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project through October (Capital-
Horner & Shifrin). *1
Route D – CLOSED at the West Fork of Bee Creek Bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project, through October (Capital-Horner & Shifrin). *1
Route M – CLOSED at the Grand River bridge for a Bridge rehabilitation through October. (Contractor: Hardy Construction, LLC) Route M Bridge Rehabilitation in Carroll and Chariton | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org).
Route 5 – Guardrail improvements under the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge west of Salisbury through mid-August (Contractor: Capital Paving and Construction, LLC).
U.S. Route 24 – Bridge maintenance at the Grand River Bridge, Aug. 5-8 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The bridge will be narrowed to one lane during working hours.
Route K – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 24 to the end of state maintenance, Aug 5-6.
Route J – Pothole patching from Route MM to the end of state maintenance, Aug. 7-9.
Clinton County
Route H – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project from NE Estep Road to U.S. Route 69 through November 2024. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) https://www. modot.org/route-h-bridgereplacement-clinton.
Daviess County
U.S. Route 69 – Shoulder work from Route 6 to Route T, Aug. 5-9.
DeKalb County
U.S. Route 169 – Resurfacing project from intersection of Missouri Route 31 (DeKalb County) to Interstate 29 (Buchanan County), through August 2024 (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).
Route P – Pothole patching from the Buchanan County line to Route 6, Aug. 7-8.
Harrison County
Route CC – CLOSED for a pavement sealing operation from U.S. Route 136 to Route 146, Aug. 6-8, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
Holt County I-29 – Concrete replacement southbound driving lane
Curtis Addresses Concerns with City Hall Move
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During closing comments at the Cameron City Council meeting Monday night, Cameron Mayor Becky Curtis took time to comment on the controversial move away from the now crumbling and unsafe city hall.
“There is a lot of talk about it and it was probably the hardest thing I have ever had to vote on, but the fact that we had to get them (employees) out of where they were, we didn’t have time…” said Curtis.
from mile marker 99.5 to mile marker 99.3, Aug. 5-6. I-29 – Concrete replacement southbound driving lane from mile marker 86.4 to mile marker 86.2, Aug. 6-7.
Route Y – Bridge maintenance at the bridge over I-29, Aug. 7.
I-29 – Concrete replacement northbound driving lane from mile marker 90.0 to mile marker 90.7, Aug. 7-8.
I-29 – Concrete replacement northbound driving lane from mile marker 75.6 to mile marker 75.8, Aug. 8-9.
U.S. Route 59 – CLOSED to through traffic for bridge maintenance from Route 46 near Fairfax to Route 111 in Craig, Aug. 5, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. No traffic will be permitted across the bridge.
Residents have questioned if there could have been a better choice for temporary offices while decisions are made about city hall’s future. Last week, the move almost didn’t happen after city council members held signatures from a final contract until a possible alternative site was discredited and eliminated from contention.
“It came as a surprise,”continued Mayor Curtis, “we thought we were taking care of our building. We did not have a budget item for our buildings, but I think we are putting that in so there will be money in capital improvement in the future.”
In detailing this recurring capital improvement line item, the mayor explained, “So once we get it all fixed, there will be a continual capital improve-
ment line item so we don’t have roofs falling in on our city (employees). And it’s really sad this has happened, but this council is working really hard to not let that happen.”
Curtis continued to explain that city employees would be more comfortable at Bank Midwest despite a slight inconvenience to the public.
“It will be a little difficult for the community, we realize that, but we did take great pains in finding a place and vetted it as much as we could... I just wanted to make a point of that,” said Mayor Curtis.
City Manager Steve Rasmussen echoed her thoughts, adding that, “Not only did we improve the working conditions of the people there, we will be able to provide better customer services, as well.” That new and better customer service experience is now on the second floor of Bank Midwest at 1304 N. Walnut until at least January of 2026, when the old city hall should be repaired or replaced. Engineering studies have been ordered to decide a path forward and to get bids.
Questions regarding city business may be directed to the main Cameron City Hall number, (816) 632-2177, which has been forwarded to their temporary offices.
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IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI
PROBATE DIVISION
Case Number: 24CN-PR00056
In the Estate of WILBUR LYNN FLETCHER, Decedent. Notice of Hearing - Letters of Administration Filed To:
All unknown heirs of the decedent and all persons known or believed to claim any interest in the property outlined below as an heir or through an heir of the decedent.
You are hereby notified that you are entitled to appear and be heard at a hearing to be held on th 11th say of September, 2024 at 9AM in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri. on a petition to grant Letters of Administration of the above named decedent, who died on May 6, 2024, to MICHELLE L SCHOTTLE.
Should you fail to appear, judgement and decree may be entered in due course upon said Petition.
Petitioner’s attorney is Megan Alfano, whose business address is: 200 NE Missorui RD, STE 200, Lee’s Summit, MO. 64086.
First date of Publication: 7/25/24
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PLATTSBURG
Rent Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660-359-5647.
FOR RENT Hale, Mo. One 2 bed apt, one 1 bed apt, 1 studio. NO PETS First month rent & dep req. appliances & utilities furnished. Background check req, 660645-2269
For Rent Cameron, Mo. 3 BR 1 Bath ranch style home. NO pets. You will receive a text questionnaire. Text 816284-0570 for info.
FOR RENT Hale,
TURE. Will consider any size and location. 816288-9060.
Mo. One 2 bed apt, one 1 bed apt, 1 studio. NO PETS First month rent & dep req. appliances & utilities furnished. Background check req, 660645-2269
Wanted North Central Missouri College is seeking a parttime Library Assistant. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-3576203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
For Sale We're back! St. Ann's Garage Sale St. Ann's Hall, Eighth and Osage in Plattsburg. Friday, August 9, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, August 10, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. All items for a free will offering. Proceeds benefit the Ladies Visitation Sodality and St. Mary's Home for Mothers. Can't wait to see you!!!
Huge garage sale. Furniture, gas stove, area rugs, TV, much more and lots of misc. Aug 9 7:30-6 Aug
10 8-12
Registered Jack Russells 816-8070382
For Sale 2021 Polaris Ranger XP1000. Air-Heat wipers. Electric windows, winch, back up mirror, side mirrors, dump bed. Call 660-359-7643
Bannad Studios Custom Soft Décor. Pillows, Cushions & Covers. In Any Size. Any shape. We will use your fabric or ours. Designer and discount fabrics available. Indoor
Notice of Public Hearing Tax Levy Osborn Fire Protection District
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Osborn Fire Protection District will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Osborn Fire Protection District Fire Station located at 661 Clinton Ave, Osborn, MO 64474.
The purpose of this meeting is to set the tax levy for 2024.
(8/8, 8/15//24)
A hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 13,
Plattsburg Fire Station, 105 Bush St, Plattsburg, Missouri at which time citizens
rates proposed to be set by the Plattsburg Fire Protection District for
ASSESSED VALUATION
Legal Notice
The Gower Fire Protection District will hold a special meeting to set the tax levy for the 2025 year on August 21, 2024 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Gower Fire House at 407 A N HWY 169, Gower, MO 64454.
- Board of Directors
(7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/24)
PROPOSED TAX
Amount of Property Tax Revenues RATE FOR Budgeted for 2024 2024
Not to exceed
45 cents
Cindy Anderson, Secretary Board of Directors (7/25, 8/1, 8/8/2024)
NOTICE OF TAX CERTIFICATE SALE
HUDSON KEVIN
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TOMPKINS TAMMY K
1202.003002021018.000 N 187’0F LOT 27 LYING E OF US HWY 169, IXL ADDN
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POWELL JOHN W & MARGARET L 250 1207.235004001003.000
which no Democrat challenger signed up for the General Election.
Coroner Lee Hanks and Assessor Cindy Carter, both Republicans, were also up for re-election but didn’t see competition from within their own party nor from the Democrats. Republican newcomer Deanna Utz also ran without competition for the county’s public administrator seat.
David Woody defeated Dan Snodgrass (296-217) for the Jackson/Holt Township seat on the Clinton County Republican Central Committee.
At the next level, there was little action Tuesday in Clinton County for regional offices. Eighth District State Representative Josh Hurlbert, Ninth District State Representative Dean VanSchoiack , 43rd Circuit (Division I) Judge Ryan Horsman and 43rd Circuit (Division II) Judge Daren Adkins each earned the Republican nomination for their respective seats without opposition.
The lone local issue Tuesday was the Holt Fire Protection District tax levy question, which asked voters to allow the district to levy an additional 35 cents per $100 assessed valuation.
The measure passed in both Clinton County (464-153) and Clay County (366-204). In the statewide races, Republican governor candidate Mike Kehoe narrowly won in Clinton County, earning 1,110 votes, just eight more than Bill Eigel, who earned 1,102 votes. Jay Ashcroft was a distance third with 895 votes. In the Republican Lieutenant Governor candidate race, Lincoln Hough earned 886 votes to Dave Wasinger’s 815 votes.
Clinton Countians continued to vote red Tuesday, pulling more Republican tickets than Democrat by a three-to-one margin.
Acreage in Plattsburg
Outstanding 10+/- acre parcel with good pasture and a one acre pond. Land is level to partly rolling. Parcel has entrance from NW Plotsky Road. All utilities (electricity, city water and natural gas) are at the road. Property is presently used to raise miniature cattle. Listing presented by Bob Pope: 816260-4437
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