Eight girls are seeking the crown to be worn by the 1995 Platte County Fair Queen. Candidates include: Jennifer Cox, 17, sponsored by The Landmark Newspaper; Ginger Hass, 19, sponsored by Ida Cox; Ashley Jenks, 19, sponsored by Professional Eye Care; Lindyanne Nelson, 17, sponsored by Mackey Auto Sales; Rachel Raney, 19, sponsored by Tree’s Barber and Styling; Jenny Shay, 18, sponsored by Wells Dairy; Tricia Stuart, sponsored by Northland Auto Body; and Katherine Wade, 18, sponsored by Victoria’s.
Christmas came early this year for the Platte County Sheriff’s Department, which has received a donation of nearly $50,000 worth of equipment to help in its fight against drunk drivers, according to Sheriff Tom Thomas. The donation of equipment from the Missouri Division of Highway Safety includes a 1995 Ford F-250 van, fully customized as a Breath and Alcohol Testing or BAT vehicle. Also included in the donation is a Datamaster Breathalyzer; radio, siren and light bar; and a Docucam III or video camera system, all to help the deputies in their processing of drunk drivers.
The 132nd annual Platte County Fair is underway at the fairgrounds in Tracy. It runs now through Saturday. Grandstand features of the 1995 fair include the always popular demolition derby, mud marathon, and a country music concert.
