This conceptual drawing is an example of what the completed memorial could look like.
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
ACGC Football Coach Cody Matthewson is leading an effort to create a memorial within ACGC stadium to honor Ron Baier. On social media, Matthewson shared details of the plan.
“On the west side of the stadium, inside the track, the project will entail a raised three-tiered flag bed with the top of the Jarmin Field stone on one side and a memorial for Ron Baier on the other. This will be privately funded with no expenses being paid from our schools. The goal is to raise $10,000 for the project. We will be hosting a Military Appreciation Night and reveal of the memorial during a football game this fall if all goes as planned,” Matthewson said.
For anyone interested in pitching in toward the project, an account has been opened at Guthrie County State Bank, titled “Ron Baier Memorial Fund.”
Matthewson explained his personal reasons for wanting to create the tribute.
“Ron had a huge impact on me when I was first hired and showed me the right way to do things around the school,” Matthewson said. “He set the expectation of pride. He cared for the field, and I hope I can make him proud with how it looks on Friday nights.”
For more information, contact Matthewson at cmatthewson@acgcschools.org or 816-642-8817.