Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

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The Chamber and our Ambassadors Committee celebrated Faith & Grace Salon’s one-year anniversary on Thursday morning. Congrats to them and keep watching our Facebook page for information on their big celebration coming up Oct. 7th! The Chamber is also partnering with various CHS groups to get them involved with some of our activities and when you go to the Chamber’s Facebook page, you can see we had some students with us on Thursday.
Click the link below to see our new directory. Hard copies should be at the Chamber before the end of this month.
https://emflipbooks.com/flipbooks/GCACOC/Directory/2023
This month, we started something new on the Chamber’s Facebook page. We are now taking text and images from our member’s websites, Facebook pages, Google searches, etc. and combining them into posts on our Facebook page. “Featured with the GCACC”. It gives the viewer a “one-stop shopping experience” for each of our Chamber members. We have a lot of Chamber members so getting every business on our page will take quite a while, but we think it’s well worth it! It’s just another service from YOUR Chamber of Commerce. New this week, we “Featured” Anstine Realty and Auction…Westbridge Inn…West-Central Independent Living Solutions…Applebee’s of Clinton…Austin Construction and Concrete…West-Central MO Comm. Action Agency…Warsaw Adventures…Baker Law Firm and W & S Door.
Bailey Horlander and Courtney Wille from ServPro of Harrisonville/Belton/Raymore are now on our Facebook page telling us what this company specializes in and yes, this ServPro is the one that comes to the Clinton area! Be sure to head to our page and watch this video.
The Clinton FFA Chapter is excited to announce the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their school-based farm on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 4:00pm. At this event, FFA members would like to formally thank their many donors and announce the name of the newly established farm at Clinton High School.
The CHS Alumni Assoc. Homecoming Tailgate will be Sept. 29th at 6pm at Cardinal Stadium under the tent next to the fieldhouse. It’s free to the first 75 CHS Alumni Assoc. members. First come, first served and no RSVP required. Meal provided by Huey’s Deluxe Catering. Free admission to the Clinton vs. Versailles football game at 7pm. Hear from coaches, administrators, cheerleaders and band. All sponsored by OakStar Bank. If you would like to join the Clinton High School Alumni Association, stop by C Squared on the east side of the Clinton Square and talk to Cindy or call 660-885-2447 or email sales@csquaredclinton.com. It’s only $20 for a lifetime membership.
If you would like to get involved with the Assoc., contact Cindy, or David at the Clinton Chamber of Commerce (200 S. Main, 660-885-8166, david@clintonmo.com.)
The first annual Batting for HOPE Tournament will take place on September 30, 2023 in Clinton, Missouri! This softball tournament is in honor of raising money for two organizations Families for HoPE and Circle of Hope Foundation. For more information on how to sign up for a team, donate, volunteer, or order a t-shirt follow the link below and visit their Facebook or Instagram account, Batting For Hope https://fat-cat-design.printavo.com/merch/batting-for-hope/ #thepediatricplacellc #battingforhope #familiesforHoPE #circleofhopefoundation
Do you have a car and an hour? We could really use volunteer drivers at the Clinton Senior Center delivering meals to seniors. Whether you’re an individual or a business volunteering an employee for an hour, it would be greatly appreciated by us and the many relying on those deliveries. Commit to once a week, one week every three months, on call as needed, or whatever your availability and generosity allows, help us help them. Call Kathy at 660-885-3482.
Here’s a note to our Chamber Members and anyone and everyone looking for employment; The Chamber of Commerce continues to receive calls…people come in…and email us about jobs that might be available in and around Clinton. When we see our Chamber Members post information about job openings, we do share that to our Facebook page. However, we’re pretty sure we don’t catch all of those job opening posts. Please remember that YOUR Chamber is here for YOU. If you (a Clinton Chamber of Commerce Member) have any job openings that you are posting or if you want us to post it for you on our page, just let us know. Let us help you find employees! Send your job openings to: david@clintonmo.com or joyce@clintonmo.com. If you are not a Chamber member, we can still post your openings on our Facebook page for $25.00. If you have any questions at all, email us or call 660-885-8166.
The First Annual “It’s For The Kids” Motorcycle Rally will be Sept. 29th-Oct. 1st with gates opening at 10am. Old Skool Band, biker games, poker run, vendors, beer garden and more. Registration can be made at Boats N’ Hose General Store, aka Snyder’s Corner, 874 SE Hwy Z, Deepwater. There will be admission and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Guardians of the Children. For details, 417-644-7307 or https://www.facebook.com/BoatsandHoseGeneralStore
The Henry County Library will be hosting local author Curtis Urness on October 7th at 3pm for a book signing and artist talk.
We are also raffling off 3 copies of his new book, Stars & Crosses. Stop by the library to enter your name into the drawing.
Tickets for this year’s wine stroll (October 14th) are now on sale. VIP tickets will be sold only online. There is a limited number of tickets, so purchase as soon as possible. These tickets are $40 and give you an extra hour (1-2pm) to stroll before the rest of the crowd gets there. Regular tickets will be sold online AND in person at the Clinton Chamber of Commerce (200 S. Main St.). These tickets are $20 and allow you to stroll from 2-5pm. Regular tickets will also be available to purchase at the door on the day of for $25.
Cruisin’ to Clinton will take place for the final time this season on Oct. 21st from 4 till 7pm. Kids are invited to come in costume for the candy drop! All rides are welcome, there will be giveaways, vendors and more. For details, go to Clinton Cruise Night on Facebook.
September has arrived! That means it is time to start planning your baby chick. Clinton was, at one time, the baby chick capital of the world. Hatcheries in the area raised chicks to send throughout the country. The Gallery Three celebrates this piece of local history with a Peepfest. We are asking area artists to create a baby chick. This year ‘Anything Goes’. Chicks may be painted, sculpted, sketched, photographed, made from clay, paper, wire...let the imagination run with it. The only limitation is the size, no chicks over 3x3 feet or under 3x3 inches. All chicks need to be turned in to the Gallery Three at 137 S. Washington by Saturday September 30th. They will then be displayed around the square for voting. The ‘People’s Choice’ will select two winners, one for school age & one for adults. There is no fee for entering.
CHART (Community Health Assessment Resource Team) is hosting a Pickleball Tournament Oct. 28th at the Artesian Park Tennis Courts (if raining, Clinton High School). Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles. Pool play followed by bracket style. $80 per team with t-shirt included. Cash prizes for first and second. Proceeds go to support Henry Co. Christmas Angel Tree and Christmas Cheer Foundation. Call Tyler at 660-223-3210 or tyler.pulcini@lpha.mo.gov for questions, to enter or to sponsor.
Heritage Tractor Halloween Howl. Trick-or-Tractor! Calling all zombies, dinos & princesses: visit your local Heritage Tractor in costume on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 8am till Noon for sweet treats & a free John Deere toy tractor!* *While supplies last.
KDKD FM, Clinton Main Street, and Guardians of the Children presents “ScareFair” on the Square” Community Trunk or Treat Sat., Oct. 28th from 4 till 6pm.
The 2023 Community Thanksgiving Dinner is on schedule this year for Thanksgiving Day, November 23. We are starting to make plans for this annual community event. Be watching for upcoming announcement, we will be asking for donations of Turkeys & Pies (Pumpkin or Apple) once again and volunteers to help with serving, delivering, and assisting. The Meal Reservations will not start until November 1st.
Big MO Productions presents: Kornfield Kounty’s Merry Mirth. Nov. 16th and 17th at 7pm and Nov. 18th at 2pm. Delozier Building, 201 West Franklin St., Clinton. All proceeds go to renovating backstage facilities at the Delozier Building. Tickets at the Henry Co. Museum, Chamber of Commerce and The Barbery Center.

In this issue

  • Celebrations Afoot As Iconic Clinton Jewelry Store Turns 40

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    Barry Glasscock worked in a jewelry store while in high school, and after college he decided to make the jewelry business his career. He bought his jewelry store from someone who was retiring in 1983 …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    Several states and the District of Columbia are at it again with initiatives to allow illegal immigrants to vote in local elections and now the President wants to issue them a Federal ID. …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    Where would you most like to visit? Finland. -Ian McCue Ireland. -Ashley Muller New Zealand. -Mike Muller

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Sydney Claiborne

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    NAME: Sydney Claiborne. BIRTHPLACE: Urich, MO. YEARS IN Clinton: Urich, my whole life. FAMILY: I have a dad, mom, step-mom, and 7 siblings. THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN CLINTON IS: I don’t …

  • HCT Announces Casting Call/Winter Production

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    Heartland Community Theatre is pleased to announce an upcoming casting call, as we will be hosting auditions for our Winter / Christmas Production, “Scrooged Up”, a play by Dan Roberts, …

  • Author To Visit HCL For Book Signing

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    The Henry County Library in Clinton is pleased to announce that they will be hosting an author visit and book signing session for local author Curtis Urness on Saturday, October 7th, at 3:00 p.m. in …

  • Clinton Airport Runway Gets Joints Fixed, Terminal Cleared For Take-off

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    It’s not something the public sees, but a smooth runway is the number-one priority of every airport manager, Joel Long said. “Grinding and sealing a runway isn’t very exciting, but …

  • UCM Theatre And Dance Presents Mainstage Play 'Everybody'

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    Get ready for innovative and entertaining stage performances as University of Central Missouri (UCM) Theatre and Dance presents the mainstage play, “Everybody,” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins …

  • Money Seized In Drug Case Given To Henry County Schools

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    The Henry County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announces that $3015.47 has been collected for the Capital School Fund of Henry County. Circuit Court Clerk Wendi McGhee, Henry County Treasurer …

  • Holy Rosary School Receives TLCF Grant

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    Holy Rosary School received a grant of $5000 from the Truman Lake Community Foundation in the August 2022 grant cycle. The grant money was used to purchase a new Reading Series for third and fourth …

  • 'If You Love Me' Program Now At Holy Rosary

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    Holy Rosary School is participating in the ‘If U Love Me’ program. It is designed to reteach the Ten Commandments to help students and families learn them and live by them. Each student …

  • All Council Members Present For Two Personal Appearances

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    The Clinton City Council met in open session September 19, at city hall. All members of the council were present; Mayor Carla Moberly presided. Following roll call and the reciting of the Pledge of …

  • Jason Burwell

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    Jason Burwell, 42, died Mon, Sept. 25, 2023. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, MO and are pending at this time.

  • Carrol Kay Rotert

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    Carrol Kay Rotert, 80, died Thur, Sept. 21, 2023. The Rosary: 7pm Thur, Sept. 28, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose, MO with visitation following until 8:30pm. Funeral Mass: …

  • George Perry

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    George Perry, 82, Columbia, IL., died Mon., Sept. 18, 2023. Funeral Service was 11am Sept. 23, 2023 Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO. Visitation was 9:30-11am Sept. 23, 2023, preceding …

  • Thomas Malloy

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    Thomas Malloy, 51, died Wed, Sept. 20, 2023. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, MO.

  • Steven Robert Jensen

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    Steven Robert Jensen died Tues, Sept. 19, 2023. A Celebration of Life was held Sat, Sept. 23, 2023 at the Clinton Ward Church (297 NW 40th Rd Clinton, MO) from 11am-2pm. A short service took place at …

  • Robert Lennie "Bob" Easton

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    Robert Lennie “Bob” Easton, 77, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the St. Luke’s Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. He was born October 7, 1945 in …

  • The Little Apple

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    September 20, 2023 The annual Community Block Party, sponsored by Ellett Memorial Hospital and A.C. Clinic, will be 9:00 – 2:00 Saturday, September 30, 2023. Did you know that the EMH Community …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    Calhoun UMC Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun Methodist. Our church family gathers at 9:30 a.m. for pre­church food and fellowship. We use this special time for visiting one with another, …

  • Municipal Court

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    Gary Cover 9/12/2023 Arraignments Adrianna Nicole Arreola, Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (1-5 Mph Over), Count 1 - Defendant sentenced to Fine $191.55; Operate Motor Vehicle In Careless And …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    Who Made This Mess? For as long as I can remember, I have been a follower of Jesus Christ. Still, especially during my later teens and early twenties (my college days), I wrestled with my faith. When …

  • Cardinals Come Up Short, On To Homecoming Week

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    The Cardinals played a tight first half and kept themselves in the game, but Oak Grove eventually pulled way in the second half of play to defeat Clinton at home last Friday night, 49-6. Cards head …

  • Lady Cards Still Picking Up Wins Down Final Stretch

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    CHS Softball Stymied By Odessa Bulldogs CHS softball couldn’t keep up with the Odessa Lady Bulldogs and fell 13-0 on Tuesday. A walk by Maddie Lockhart put Odessa on the board in the top …

  • Clinton Cross Country Runs At Pomme de Terre Dam

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    HIGH SCHOOL and Middle School teams raced in Hermitage at Pomme de Terre Dam on Saturday! As of late, the team has gotten some strong races from their runners. VARSITY GIRLS 28th - Vyla Brown - 24:02 …

  • Lady Cardinals Celebrate Senior Night, Rolling Towards Districts

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    At the Smith-Cotton Invitational last Friday, the team of Makenna Beasley and Emily Barnes partnered up in B-Flight Doubles and went to the championship round, coming out with a second place finish! …

  • A Big Jump On Christmas! Angel Tree Spreads Wings To Cover Henry County

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    Like Santa Claus, Amanda Johnson has a lot of lists. And in the months before Christmas, she checking them more than twice. “We check everything multiple times,” Amanda said. Amanda is …

  • Great Pumpkins Keep Family Tradition Alive

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    Four years ago, Stetson Shirky bought a 54-acre farm southwest of Clinton, on SW Hwy. T, mainly for a hunting property. He moved to Henry County from Clifton City, a small town on the Katy Trail …

  • Rural Henry County Man Sentenced To Two Life Sentences

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023

    Marion Bailey, 55, of rural Henry County, Missouri has been sentenced to two life sentences. He pled guilty to two counts of statutory sodomy in the first degree with a child under twelve. He was …

  • September 28, 2023

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