Bethany, MO: City utility billing clerk Kathy Johnson, left, and City Clerk Nita Schroff were honored at a retirement reception at City Hall on Thursday. Nita will be leaving after 15 years as city clerk following several years at the Bethany Trust Company. Leslie Groom, the assistant city clerk, has been appointed to move into Nita’s position. Kathy has worked for the city for more than 35 years, starting as a meter reader.–Republican-Clipper photo