September 12, 2013 Volume 3 • Issue 44 75 cents Send community news to gladstonenews@npgco.com
County commissioners file lawsuit against constitution proposal
Good, old-fashioned fun
By Ryne Dittmer
being presented to voters. The Clay County Board of Election The Clay County commissioners filed a Commissioners is named as the defenlawsuit against the proposed Clay County dant in the case. The proposed constitution was subconstitution on Friday, Sept. 6. According to court documents — a mitted by the Clay County Constitution petition for declaratory judgment and Commission to the county election board permanent injunction — the commis- on July 29 to be placed on the Nov. 5 sioners are requesting the proposed con- ballot. To defend their case, the county stitution be ruled in violation of Missouri state statutes and corrections be made to the document or it be prevented from LAWSUIT/Page A10
Irish flavor comes to Linden Square Saturday evening event marks Halfway to Saint Patty’s Day Halfway to Saint Patty’s Day will bring a band and brews to Linden Square this Saturday, Sept. 14. Flannigan’s Right Hook, an Irish folk and bluegrass group, will be the featured performer from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Beer will be available for purchase by those 21 and older. On Friday, Sept. 13, Moats Brothers Band will play beginning at 7 p.m. at the outdoor venue at 602 NE 70th St. The live music is part of the Sounds on the Square series presented by the city of Gladstone. Response to the free concerts has been good, according to organizers. “The city has been delighted with the
Flannigan’s Right Hook community response to the free concert performances at Linden Square during this inaugural season,” said Richard King, communications manager for the LINDEN SQUARE/Page A10
Amy Neal/Staff Photo
James Croley takes a turn playing croquet, one of the children’s games at the Big Shoal Country Fair on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum. The annual festival brought about 1,000 visitors to the city-owned historic site. More photos from the fair appear on Pages A2 & A3.
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