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A day at the lake
A Great Blue Heron glided just above the water at Smithville Lake, undaunted by the concentration of boats and jet skis at Crow’s Creek Park. As it searched for its lunch, participants of the 14th annual Day at the Lake on July 11 were already eating theirs.
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Fate of fire tax levy, bond drawing closer
Ashley Vasquez
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Public input sought on parks
A special meeting is scheduled before the Smithville Park Board meeting Monday, July 21, so the board can further explore a proposed athletic field at Smith’s Fork Park, which the city leases from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Construction at about halfway point
Construction on a new roundabout at the intersection of Missouri Highway 92 and Commercial Avenue in Smithville is moving forward on schedule, according to MoDOT officials.
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Boaters should note new, lower alcohol limit
Boaters in Missouri should take note of how much alcohol they consume on Missouri waterways.
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Free concert series to be next month
Smithville’s Hot Summer Nights free concert series will kick off next month with themed events, live bands and other activities.
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Clay County treasurer candidate profiles
Clay County Treasurer Sheila Snell Ernzen will face former presiding commissioner Carol McCaslin in the Democratic primary for county treasurer, set for Tuesday, Aug. 5. The lone filer on the Republican side is Kearney resident Bill Doores. The winners of each primary will face off in the Nov. 4 general election. The winner will serve a four-year term. The candidate’s responses to the following questions were edited for length and clarity.
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Treasurer, former treasurer face off in Democratic primary
Clay County Democrats will decide in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 5 whether to send its current treasurer or select a former treasurer to represent the party in the general election in November.
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Clay County assessor candidate profiles
Incumbent Cathy Rinehart, a Democrat, and newcomers Mike Ebenroth and Alicia Bedgood, both Republicans, will run for their respective parties’ tickets for the Clay County assessor’s seat in the August 2008 primary election. Rinehart, running unopposed, will face the Republican primary winner in the November election. Candidates completed these questionnaires for voters to know more about their backgrounds and views before going to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 5.
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GOP assessor candidates concerned by high taxes
The word “fair” comes up a lot in conversations about local property taxes with Republicans Mike Ebenroth and Alicia Bedgood.
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Baby girl born on interstate
Smithville resident Cara Massie woke up just after midnight on April 30 and knew immediately it was time to go to the hospital. She was well into the throes of labor, even though she was about 10 days early.
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