​​Weston • Platte County • Missouri

Boss Franklin Hart (Shaun Whisler) fanaticizes about Doralee (Michelle Harper) as she picks up pencils he pushed off his desk. Wait till you see what he does with the footballs! It’s all in “9 to 5, the Musical” playing at the West Platte Performing Arts Center, put on  by The Weston Community Theatre, Friday  & Saturday at 7:00 and Saturday  & Sunday at 2:00. It’s Free and Fun! 

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Violet (Keri Baggs), Doralee (Michelle Harper) and Judy (Whitney Shockey) share their preferred methods of killing Franklin Hart after a bad day and over some wine and a joint.
Judy dreams of shooting him, Violet of Poisoning him, and Doralee (below) of hog-tying him and branding him before the killing.

9 to 5 is based on the 1980 movie of the same name, and features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. It centers on the downtrodden working lives of three women, Violet, Judy, and Doralee. 
They all work at Consolidated Industries, which is presided over by the sexist, lecherous, and pompous, Franklin Hart. 
Violet has worked at Consolidated for many years, but has never been given the chance to rise above senior supervisor status, although she is capable of much more. 
Judy is newly separated and joins the company having never worked before. 
Doralee is a sexy, happily married country girl, but she is ostracized from the other female workers. 
After Judy has an awful first day, Hart passes Violet over for another promotion, and Doralee finds out that Hart has been telling everyone they are having an affair, the three women unite in their hatred of Hart. 
Over a joint, they fantasize about how they would kill him. When Violet almost unwittingly poisons Hart the next day, he blackmails the three women, threatening them with the police. 
Doralee ties Hart up with the phone wires and, feeling empowered, they decide to imprison him in his own house while his wife is away. 
In Hart’s absence, Violet, Judy, and Doralee run the office to great effect. They introduce childcare, hour-long lunch breaks, rehab programs, and much more to benefit the staff at Consolidated. 
While Hart is tied up, the women also use the time to gather evidence that Hart has been embezzling from the company, but Hart breaks free and surprises the women at the office. However, his attempts to reveal the truth about his kidnapping are foiled when the Chairman of the Board arrives to praise the company’s increased productivity. 
The Chairman sends Hart to head up the Bolivia office and promotes Violet to the first female CEO. With Hart gone, the company reprise 9 to 5, in the happy knowledge that times have changed for the better.

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Rogers’ Dream Field Event Brings Baseball, The Dyersville Ghost Players, Magic, Family Fun, and Community Spirit to Weston​​​

9 to 5 - The Musical​​​​

This Saturday, July 12, 2025 you can step into a real-life “Field of Dreams” at Rogers’ Dream Field, an all-day, family-friendly celebration at Strickland Farm (28880 Countryside Rd, Weston, MO 64098). 
You are invited to join in a heartwarming day of baseball nostalgia honoring Rogers Strickland’s 75th birthday and benefiting five local and regional charities.
Highlights of the event include:
• Youth Baseball Camp from 1-3pm led by extras from the beloved Field of Dreams movie
•  Hot Air Balloon Rides offering breathtaking views of the Missouri countryside and the corn-surrounded baseball field
•  A Charity Auction with unique memorabilia and community-donated items
•  Free food and drinks
•  A spirited baseball game between Weston area players and the legendary Dyersville Ghost Players
Gates open at 3pm for families to enjoy games, food, and live music throughout the day. Whether you’re a baseball lover, a fan of the classic film, or simply looking for a meaningful way to spend a summer Saturday, Rogers’ Dream Field promises something for everyone.
“This is more than a birthday party,” said event host Rogers Strickland. “It’s about honoring a lifelong love of baseball and community, celebrating second chances, and raising funds for incredible causes that make a difference in people’s lives.”
All proceeds from the day will go to support five nonprofit organizations dedicated to youth development and community enrichment.
Bring your lawn chairs, wear 1920s gear, and prepare for a day of joy, nostalgia, and purpose at Rogers’ Dream Field - The Home of the Second Chance.
Admission is free. Donations are encouraged.
For more information, media inquiries, or to get involved, contact the planning team at rogersdreamfield@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at Rogers Dream Field (Roger with an S).
If you build it… they will come. And on July 12, they will.

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July 1st is the start of a new school year for area schools and all of the districts have completed their annual budgets and set teacher starting salaries.  All school districts face two important considerations.  Missouri State legislature passed a law last year that the minimum teach starting salary must be above $40,000 per year.  The second consideration is the competition for the best teachers.
West Platte Superintendent Brock Dover supplied the starting salary information for area schools and the eight KCI Conference schools. 
West Platte is in the top tier of teacher starting salaries and is the top school district in the KCI.  The KCI schools are West Platte, Plattsburg, East Buchanan, Lathrop, Lawson, Mid-Buchanan, Hamilton and North Platte. Some are tied (T-).
The starting salaries for the 15 area school districts are:
Rank Base Salary
1 Park Hill $48,525
2 North Kansas City $46,501
3 West Platte $46,500
4 Platte County $46,021
5 Smithville $45,613
6 Liberty $45,386
7 Kearney $45,000
8 St. Joseph $43,250
T-9 Plattsburg $43,000
T-9 East Buchanan $43,000
11 Lathrop $42,000
T-12 Lawson $41,500
T-12 Mid Buchanan $41,500
T-14 Hamilton $41,000
T-14 North Platte $41,000

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