August 2020

Clay-Platte works to upgrade service

Body KEARNEY – On average, 75% of Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative members experience less than one hour of outage time per year. “This high mark for reliable service reflects decades of planning and investment related to PCEC’s electrical system,” company information states.

Deadline dawns for Clay Charter

Body RICHMOND – Rather than adhere strictly to state rules for county governance, Clay County could operate with greater independence under a “charter,” something voters agreed in June to consider. The proposed charter could be available for public viewing as early as next week.
COMMISSIONER Jerry Nolte says the charter could reach the commission Monday.

Tonya Lea Douglas

Body Tonya Lea Douglas, 47, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Aug 4, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital. Memorial services were held on Saturday, Aug.

Mask makers got it covered

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Stitching together face masks is something new to the business, Alterations and Custom Sewing, that Cindy Weir started in 1981. “We never did it before the coronavirus,” she said while working in her shop at 1727 W.
MAKING THE PILE of masks helps to keep Cindy Weir’s business, Alterations and Custom Sewing, Excelsior Springs, going during the spring and early summer. Mask sales help offset a decline in regular business. J.C. VENTIMIGLIA | The Staff