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PLATTSBURG
New group helps land massive sidewalk grant by brett adkison leader editor
A new organization aimed at supporting the community in Plattsburg has helped secure a major grant. The recently-formed Plattsburg Community Association
CITY
Plattsburg Council approves street bid
spearheaded efforts to obtain a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant through the Missouri Department of Transportation to improve sidewalks. Those efforts were successful, as Plattsburg was approved for a $498,000 matching-funds grant.
The city’s portion of that total is just 20 percent, with nearly $400,000 coming from MoDOT. Sam Finley was inspired to start the PCA after falling in love with the town, hoping to add to its beautification and bring some added pride to Plattsburg.
“There are a lot of deteriorated sidewalks around town and I like the idea of having all of them being walkable,” Finley said. “There are kids coming to school that are walking in the streets, or elderly or anyone who goes for their walks ||Continued on A2
CLINTON COUNTY R-III
SPECIAL GUEST
by brett adkison leader editor
In a meeting that lasted just minutes on Monday, the Plattsburg City Council was able to capitalize on the availability of a paving contractor for the city’s upcoming street improvement project. The council voted in special session on Monday, November 6, to approve a bid from Approved Paving from Atchison, Kansas, to perform street improvement work. Because Approved Paving has the equipment and manpower immediately available (not to mention a favorable forecast), city officials expect the work could be completed by sometime early next week. Approved Paving was the lowest of the two competing bids at approximately $134,000. McConnell bid the ||Continued on A2
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St. Ann Opens to Community Church in Plattsburg shows the community its beautifully completed restoration work || PAGE A6
A Look Back at History See what the headlines were in The Leader five, 10, 20 and 30 years ago in Clinton County. || PAGE A3
Running with the Champs Local cross country athletes head to Columbia to compete in the state championship race. || PAGE A7
Community........A5 Opinion..............A4 Legals..............A10 Sports................A7 Students at Plattsburg High School and members of the community were delighted by a visit from Bob Kendrick, the president of the Negro League Baseball Museum, at PHS on Tuesday, November 7. Kendrick spoke about the museum and the unconquerable spirit of black baseball players prior to the demise of the color barrier. For more on the visit, check back next week. brett adkison | the leader
Bulldogs, Tigers Keep Rolling Postseason football is in full swing in Clinton County, as both the East Buchanan Bulldogs and Plattsburg Tigers cruised to victories Friday to advance to district title games this week. For more, turn to page A7 of this edition. (Right) East Buchanan running back Trevor Klein pushes through a tackle in the Bulldogs’ win over Brookfield on Friday.
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Board approves permit for meat processor
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by jim bonebrake leader reporter
The Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission met on Thursday, November 2, to decide on a permit application and hear proposed changes to the county’s zoning ordinances. Eric K. Kirkwood and Shona Beers (Kirkwood) of Turney, Mo., applied for a special use permit to operate Diamond K Custom Meats, a family meat processing locker. Mr. Kirkwood had previously operated the same type of business in the early 2000s and eventually closed the busi||Continued on A2
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Street Work, Continued from Page A1 project at approximately $157,000. A third contractor submitted a bid, but it was for just a portion of the work. The project includes 3,400 square-feet of asphalt work where the city has performed underground maintenance that required digging into the street, plus 41,000 square-yards of chip and seal overlays on 13 different streets in town. Work on Plotsky Avenue will account for approximately a quarter
THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER
Sheriff Fish speaks at Lathrop Rotary
of the chip and seal project. During the meeting, City Councilman John Mirosh asked whether such work is better suited for the warmer months in regards to the materials used. Public Works Director Justin Hartzell said that as long as temperatures are above 40 degrees, the work can be carried out, adding that material mix is heated when applied. As of Monday, highs were forecasted in the 50s and 60s over the next 10 days.
by steve tinnen
leader publisher emeritus
Clinton County Sheriff Larry Fish visited with the Lathrop Rotary Club on Thursday, October 26. During his presentation, the group learned of the benefits of the law enforcement tax passed last year that has now provided enough money for a starting wage of $43,000 for deputies and the expansion of the prosecutor’s office from part-time to full time. Additional items addressed were the implementation of a lease purchase program for vehicles. This has reduced maintenance costs by nearly half, plus the vehicles retain some value in addition to a savings of $300 per month. The law enforcement tax has also allowed them to secure a narcotics officer, and they are working with Buchanan County as they get him trained. When discussing the drug issues in the county, fentanyl is the biggest problem. It is being mixed with other drugs—cocaine, meth, marijuana. The issue of fentanyl being absorbed through the skin makes it dangerous for the officers, as well as the suspects. As a result, all officers are equipped with naloxone (Narcan). Naloxone reverses an opioid over-
PCA, Continued from Page A1
every day. We have so many around Finley lives on Clay Avenue town that are either nonexistent or and was particularly excited about they’re in really bad shape. I just the addition of a push-button crossCCL Advertising copy.qxp_CCL - The Paper ads 10/30/23 12:00 PM Page 40 wanted to start addressing those walk and what it’ll mean for young concerns. Not everyone can nec- walkers. essarily afford to take care of their “We see every day children sidewalk.” waiting and running across (the The sidewalk improvements road) and these semis, they’re gowill include the walkways north ing to put their brakes on and are of Clay Avenue from Oak to Third they going to stop in time?” she Street and on the south side from said. “Fortunately we haven’t had Oak to Mulberry. The work will an accident.” be headlined by the addition of While sidewalks are the inian ADA-compliant, push button tial aim of the PCA, its mission crosswalk at Oak and Clay, improv- extends well beyond. Finley said ing safety for students crossing the they’re always looking for volunhighway. The wooden bridge on teers, input from the community, Riley Street by Ellis Elementary and donations are accepted. The will be replaced with a culvert and PCA can be found on both Facesidewalk improvements. book and Instagram.
dose. The area known as Lake Arrowhead continues to be a major headache for the department. An unincorporated area known as Dogpatch in Jackson County is where a lot of the ‘undesirables’ are hiding and are now making their way to Lake Arrowhead. “They have arrest warrants but are not afraid of law enforcement,” Sheriff Fish explained. “We did a recent saturation of Lake Arrowhead and out of the 60 contacts, there were 43 warrants. The problem is Jackson County is not coming to pick them up. They don’t want them, so we are to advise them and release them. Nothing we can do.” The housing of jail inmates continues to drain the county budget. The commissioners are working to see if they can join with other counties to build a regional jail. If it were to house 2,000-3,000 inmates, it would alleviate the jail problem for 20 to 30 years. He said that they are looking at expanding the School Resource Officer program. Currently, East Buchanan has a school resource officer and it is working well. They have made a presentation to the Lathrop School District and are awaiting a decision.
“We would like to have SRO’s in all of our county schools,” he said. They are working to implement active shooter training with a goal of having all county law enforcement receiving that valuable training. Staffing continues to be an issue in the dispatch area. He said right now that dispatch is operating well, but there is a high turnover rate with lower salaries and lack of workforce a continuing problem. At the end of his presentation, he also announced that he is running for re-election, but if elected, this will be his last term. “I believe in term limits, so I’m term limiting myself,” he concluded with a smile.
she recommends that if the sign is not returned within 15 days of the hearing, the applicant be billed $100. Another change is to the date that a special use permit hearing be held. Previously, it was required to be held within 60 days by ordinance. The commission will consider whether to change it to 120 days. The commission will also consider a change about private landing strips, requiring that those private landing strips be used by the property owner only. Any other use would require that the permit be revoked.
Special use permits previously had a fee of $375 and Knight is recommending that it be increased to $500 to allow for a legal consultation fee of $125. The last change Knight is asking the commission to consider deals with electric generating plants (non-wind energy conversion systems) located in an industrial zoned district shall not exceed a height of 200 feet for any building or structure. The next meeting for the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled for Thursday, December 7, at 7 p.m. at the Clinton County Courthouse.
Planning and Zoning, Continued from Page A1 ness due to a divorce. At that time, he had a special use permit and operated the business for about 10 years with no complaints. The property is located on the south side of NE 292nd St., west of NE Gail Rd., east of state Hwy. A, in rural Turney. Kirkwood explained to the commission that he currently operates a deer processing operation but is wishing to expand to handle beef, as well. “I have several neighbors that have asked me to start processing beef because the other processing operations have several weeks, if not months, out. I have complet-
ed all the necessary permits that the State of Missouri requires. I’m wanting to start this as a part-time operation while keeping my current full-time job. I will be hiring two or three part-time help, and if the operation goes as believed and moves to a full-time operation, I will be employing five or six employees,” Kirkwood explained to the commission. There was little discussion, but Kirkwood did state that he will have a holding site and kill site available to handle the beef. The zoning commission voted 6-0-1 to approve the request for a special use permit with the added
criteria that he continue to comply with all state requirements. After the public hearing, the commission heard explanations from administrator Trish Knight regarding changes to the ordinances she was recommending for the commission to consider at the next scheduled meeting in December. Some of these changes will deal with the width of manufactured homes, changing the ordinance from 15-feet to 20-feet wide. Knight is also recommending that the $100 deposit for the notification sign to be posted on the road for a special use permit application be dropped. Instead,
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THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER
Area Veterans Day Events
The East Buchanan School District will once again present its annual Veterans Day program, honoring those who made the ultimate commitment to our country. The program is Thursday, November 9, at 2 p.m. at the Iba Family Court at EBHS. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend the event, which includes musical performances, written works, student-performed dances, a guest speaker and much more.
There is also a Veterans Day lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. that afternoon in Room 305. To RSVP, contact Josie Redmon at (816) 4246460. The Plattsburg American Legion and Auxiliary will be hosting a pair of events on Saturday, November 11, for free-will donations to the legion. From 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. there will be a pancake and sausage breakfast free to veterans (free-will donation for others). From 7 p.m. to
10 p.m. that night there will be karaoke, burgers and hot dogs for a donation. Both events are at the American Legion at 110 Locust Street. In Plattsburg, Ellis Elementary will host a Veterans Day assembly at 8:15 a.m. on Friday, November 10. The public is welcome to attend. Lathrop Elementary School will host a musical salute to veterans on Friday, November 10, at 2:45 p.m. The public is invited to join.
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• WEEKLY HISTORY NOTES •
Five Years Ago circle and over 1,000 strikes Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 outs. • East Buchanan Elementary Principal Josh Barker gets Ten Years Ago the chance to work with his Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013 father, Craig Barker, who is • Plattsburg residents to see serving as the district’s in- lower insurances costs as terim superintendent. improvements with the fire • Voters shoot down a prop- department have resulted in osition that would have done a better ISO. away the county’s tax roll- • Josh Hartzell runs for four back, which requires that the touchdowns and 250 yards county rollback its property as Lathrop football defeats tax levy based on revenues Plattsburg in the district from its sales tax. semifinals. • The GOP continues to pick • East Buchanan football up steam in Clinton County, scores 42 points in the first as Rita Terwilliger (treasur- quarter while steaming past er), David Woody (county Albany, 68-12. clerk), and Ellis Dockray Twenty Years Ago (circuit clerk) win elections. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003 • Mid-Buchanan upsets East • More than 500 people atBuchanan football in the dis- tend Shatto Milk’s grand trict semifinals, as the Bull- opening in northern Clinton dogs’ streak of five-straight County. district title game appear- • Children’s Mercy Hospital ances comes to an end. opens in the Northland. • Lathrop senior softball • Plattsburg football slips pitcher Brooke Huitt earns past Hamilton, 20-17, to isplay ads copy.qxp_new size 11/7/23 10:03 AM Page 19 Missouri Class 2 All-State win a fourth-straight district honors for the fourth time. championship. She finishes her career with more than 80 wins in the
Thirty Years Ago Thursday, Nov. 4, 1993 • Sam Martin is inducted into the AthleticTinaHall of Livestock Market.qxp_Tina Livestock Auction 11/1/23 2:44 PM Page 1 Fame at Nebraska Wesleyan photo courtesy of the clinton county sheriff’s department University. Deer season might open this weekend, but deer aren’t the only animals that driv• Plattsburg football holds ers need to watch out for on the roads. A Clinton County deputy struck a cow on off Lathrop in final mo116 Highway between Plattsburg and Lathrop on Saturday evening, causing major ments, 20-14, to advance in damage to the vehicle, but luckily, only minor injuries to the officer. the state playoffs. Forty Years Ago Thursday, Nov. 10, 1983 • Half-cent sales tax to fund bridge construction in Clinton County passes. 435 W. 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682 • The new Clinton County Casey & Amelia Flinn, Owners Public Water Supply District #4 set to open bids for construction of its facilities. Monday, November 13 @ 11 am The district plans to serve rural residents in Clinton, Caldwell and Clay Counties Monday, November 20 @ 11 am when operational. • Lathrop football finishes the season undefeated at 9-0, winning the KCI ConFriday, November 24 @ 6 pm ference championship. • The Turney Class of 1948 gathers for a reunion. MemMonday, November 27 @ 11 am bers include Dick Crouch, Glen Christopher, Gene Kirkwood, Dolly RichardSaturday, December 2 @ 10 am son and Joan Crouch.
VETERANS AND VETERAN FAMILY MEMBERS, SAVE THE DAY!!! Clinton County University of Missouri Extension Council will host its first annual “Veterans Appreciation Day,” at 9 a.m. Saturday, November 18th at the Gower American Legion, 91 N 3rd St, Gower, MO 64454. There will be several speakers regarding free programs for veterans through MU, benefits available to veterans and their families, and other veteran-oriented subjects. Clinton County MU Extension wants to honor area veterans and their families. If you are a veteran and/or a family member of a veteran, we encourage you to attend. MU, the American Legion, and several area veterans strongly feel that “No Man Left Behind” doesn’t end on the battlefield. It doesn’t end because the tour of duty is over. Just because the contract ends, doesn’t mean the commitment ends. Many of the volunteers in this area are veterans, and family members of veterans. Most veterans are service-oriented individuals. Whether drafted or volunteered, each veteran signed a blank check, up to and including their life. We have men and women veterans in Clinton County from WWII to the present. We have Gold Star family members and several permanently disabled veterans in Clinton County. All gave some. Some gave all. Several members of the Clinton County MU Extension Council are Veterans, including the chairman Jonathon Clark, of Lathrop, MO. We encourage you to attend this celebration of Clinton County veterans, to learn of the opportunities that are available, to help us to learn the needs of the veterans in our communities, and to celebrate the men and women who have served this nation, providing the freedoms and protecting the rights of the citizens of the United States of America. There will also be representatives of some of the area American Legion Posts and the VFW. The Program begins at 9:00am. Refreshments and lunch will be served. Please contact Mat Owens at (816) 649-8579 to register. Registration will help us make sure we have enough food. However, if you decide at the last minute to come and haven’t registered, please don’t hesitate to attend. There will be several giveaways, and drawings for gift baskets.
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WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD
Sgt. Goosey’s Venture into History
A QUICK WORD
Cautionary Cameron by brett adkison leader editor
What in the world is wrong in Cameron, Missouri? As reported in the Cameron Citizen-Observer last month, a city council member there resigned from office recently, telling the newspaper she had been worn down by the city’s corruption. “I have been under a lot of stress trying to expose the lying and unethical behavior that is going on,” Julie Ausmus was quoted as saying. “It is not worth getting sick over.” Meanwhile, the Cameron school district has been taking it on the chin over a pair of controversies, one pertaining to inappropriate books in the school library, and another revolving around a softball coach who was suspended this season, though the district wasn’t too keen on revealing the details of the suspension. This seems to be the same old song and dance with Cameron—municipal in-fighting, a school district prone to drama, a seemingly traditional inability to get out of their own way. And it’s all weighted down by the community’s Facebook discussion page, which has the societal worth of a leaky cesspool. Ironically, Cameron has long been obsessed with economic development, but it’s unclear if development along the I-35 and 36 Highway corridor is because of the town’s efforts, or in spite of them. There, but for the grace of God, goes Plattsburg, or Lathrop, or Gower. Though Cameron finds itself knee deep in the muck, it had to dip its toes in first. With enough wrong choices, mistrust, and misplaced intentions, any community will find itself in the exact same place. At times, the City of Plattsburg has appeared destined for just such a spiral, between its alleyway drama, the snafus with natural gas pricing, and a council at odds with its mayor. Thankfully, other stronger aspects of the town—a cohesive business community, the Fall Festival Committee, the historical society, and a school district that (despite taking some lumps) has the best interest of its students—have drowned out the drama from city hall. And despite the tumult coming from the city, there are good people there who still want the best for its residents. Cameron isn’t a punching bag. It’s a cautionary tale. We’re lucky to have three strong communities under our umbrella. But it doesn’t take much for a town to slip down the wrong path. It just takes a little push.
THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER
You know you’re growin’ older when... You make a list for things to do but can’t remember where you put the list.
**** The late Marcus Goosey of Plattsburg was a technical sergeant assigned to the 11th Combat Camera Unit AAF. In 1995, he took some time to showcase the hundreds of photos stacked around his Plattsburg home on Y Highway. His story is important in many ways, as the good natured, fast-talking WWII veteran recalled his job of taking pictures in some of the most difficult of circumstances. One of those challenging times was during the battle for Iwo Jima, which began on February 19, 1945. Sgt. Goosey said he arrived on the island onboard a flight four or five days after the initial landing. “I’ve never seen so many dead soldiers,” he recalled as he sorted through the grim, horrific photos. “The Japanese tried a counterattack by wading out into the ocean to get behind us. It was just getting to be daylight and all hell broke loose. The Japanese lost everyone in that battle. There were no survivors.” Sgt. Goosey said the island was very significant due to its location less than 800 miles from Tokyo, Japan. The island had two airstrips that could accommodate the B-29 bombers, which at that time were taking off from the is-
land of Tinan, a distance that was 2,800-miles, round trip. Plus, the airstrips could provide a base for our fighters as they escorted our bombers on their way to the Japanese mainland. During his assignment on Iwo Jima, luck or fate led him to meet one of the most famous Marines who fought on that island, Marine Private First Class Ira Hayes (photo on pageA5). Hayes was one of six that would help raise the American Flag on Mt. Suribachi on Feb. 23, 1945. The iconic photograph was taken by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal. The U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial’s world-famous statue, based on that photograph, is in Washington, D.C. “When I met Ira Hayes, he was just another Marine to me,” said Sgt. Goosey. “Of course, a few days later, he took part in the flag raising. However, by that time I wasn’t on Iwo Jima, because we flew in and out at different times to take our photographs.” In recalling his time spent on Iwo Jima, he said other than death, all around was the temperature of the volcanic soil. “It was volcanic rock. You could bury a can in it and twenty minutes later you couldn’t hold it. I’m thinking it was an early day microwave oven,” he said as he grinned. “Another problem was those cockroaches. They only came out at night. Boy! I’m telling you they could eat anything that was paper.”
Sgt. Goosey spent the last part of the war flying aboard the bombers to take his photos as they continued their raids against Tokyo. “We really needed that island because our bombers and fighters were in the air too long,” he said. “We were scared to death we’d have to ditch in the ocean. They figured out that by taking that island, we saved around 25,000 airmen’s lives, and for that I’m grateful.” And we are grateful, as well, for your service and everyone who has served or is serving in our military. **** Trivia question: Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day to commemorate the end of which war? A. World War I; B. World War II; C. Civil War; D. Vietnam War. **** A smile from Hawaii, courtesy of Jim Nicholson... An elderly couple had dinner at another couple’s house, and after eating, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen. The two gentlemen were talking, and one said, “Last night, we went out to a new restaurant, and it was really great. I would recommend it very highly.” The other man said, “What is the name of the restaurant?” The first man thought and thought and finally said, “What’s
the name of that flower you give to someone you love? You know, the one that’s red and has thorns.” “Do you mean a rose?” “Yes, that’s the one,” replied the man. He then turned towards the kitchen and yelled, “Rose, what’s the name of that restaurant we went to last night?” (Trivia answer: A. World War I. Because the signing of the Treaty (or armistice) of Versailles ended World War I—the ‘’war to end all wars’’—the day the agreement was signed was dubbed Armistice Day. In 1926, Congress officially recognized Nov. 11 as the end of the war. In 1938, lawmakers made it an official holiday to honor WWI veterans). **** Food for thought: “The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.” George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. **** Talk to you next week! Steve Tinnen stevetinnen@yahoo.com
A Poem from Michael J. Larkin LETTER TO THE EDITOR
The Boneyard
You lie there motionless, so quiet and still, In an airplane boneyard, on a desert hill; Dignified in death, as you were in life, Now far away from airborne strife. Birds build nests where engines once hung, Deer leave their scent in piles of dung; Snakes find shade beneath your nose, Mice build homes in old seat rows. Once you were the Queen of the Skies, Witness to sunsets and stormy skies; The Earth was your oyster, each land your home, As o’er the earth you chose to roam.
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Millions of passengers you carried safe, Nary a one did you harm or chafe; Thirty years and thousands of hours, In Sahara’s heat and German showers. You bore immigrants and movie stars, Privates and Generals with silver stars; Husbands and wives, children with tunes, Newlyweds on their honeymoons. Yours was a magic carpet ride, Thru skies of blue, o’er ocean tide; In shirtsleeve comfort we roamed the earth, To far-away lands, to strange new turf. Hold your head high! Br proud, old girl! You gave us all a merry whirl
Above the clouds in air so still, You have us all all an airborne thrill. To foreign lands, you opened our eyes, You shrank the earth, you conquered the skies; Rest now, old girl, as goodbyes are spoken Thru tear-filled eyes; our wings now broken. This poem is dedicated to Boeing 747-100, N93108, born at Boeing Field, Seattle, Washington, 1968, retired as the last Boeing 747 to fly for TWA, 1998. She was the only 747 attired in the new livery. She had 100,000 hours on her airframe.
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THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER
A PHOTO IN TIME
Plattsburg photographer Marcus Goosey (right) with Ira Hayes (center), who gained fame as one of the soldiers who raised the flag on Iwo Jima, and John Shelton (left).
Thursday, November 9, 2023 • Page A5
Clinton County in CWD Zone
St. Joseph, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters that seven counties in northwest Missouri have been added to the state’s CWD Management Zone. Deer that tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) last year in or near those counties prompted the change. The northwest counties affected include Caldwell, Carroll, Clay, Clinton, Grundy, Livingston, and Ray. The CWD Management Zone is designed to limit the spread and effects of the disease over time in the state’s deer herd. The November portion
of the firearms deer season is Nov. 11-21. Hunters will need to take deer harvested in those counties during the opening weekend, Nov. 1112, to an MDC mandatory sampling station. The sampling stations can be found online or in the 2023 Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet. CWD sampling stations will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. CWD is a fatal disease in deer caused by misfolded proteins called prions. The disease can be transmitted between deer. MDC implements a CWD Management Zone where the disease has occurred for increased test-
ing and other measures. The goal is to evaluate and reduce the disease prevalence in an area. Mandatory sampling is in place Nov. 11-12 for 39 of the 52 counties in the CWD Management Zone. The overall prevalence of the disease remains low thanks to cooperation with MDC by hunters, landowners, taxidermists, and meat processors. The Centers for Disease Control says there is no evidence of transmission of the disease from deer to humans, but the agency recommends that meat from a positive deer not be consumed.
Plattsburg Senior Center Menu
Thursday, November 9 Country ham, broccoli, sweet potatoes, vanilla pudding with bananas, cornbread. Friday, November 10 Closed for Veterans Day. Please notify the center before November 6 if you will need frozen meals for this day. Monday, November 13 Chili with beans, cauliflower, lima beans, peaches, crackers. Tuesday, November 14 Chicken tenders, tater tots, buttered beets, apple crisp,
wheat bread.
Wednesday, November 15 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, mandarin oranges, whole wheat bread. Thursday, November 16 Ham and beans, California blend, creamed corn, pineapple, cornbread. Friday, November 17 Turkey and gravy, dressing, yams, green beans, pears, hot rolls, pumpkin pie cake.
diced tomatoes, mandarin oranges, wheat bread.
need frozen meals for this day and the next.
Tuesday, November 21 Salmon loaf, creamed peas, coleslaw, apricots, cornbread.
Friday, November 24 Closed for Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 22 John Marzetti, broccoli, cauliflower, pears, wheat bread. Thursday, November 23 Closed for Thanksgiving. Please notify the center before November 14 if you will
Monday, November 27 Chicken tetrazzini, lima beans, corn, apricots, wheat bread. Tuesday, November 28 Chili mac, tater tots, green beans, applesauce, crackers.
Monday, November 20 Taco salad, refried beans,
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Community
THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER
St. Ann Catholic Church Welcomes Community
by steve tinnen
leader publisher emeritus
St. Ann Catholic Church in Plattsburg held a community open house on Sunday, October 29, presenting all of the major work and restoration, both inside and outside of the church. As part of the restoration, a historic 1901 JG Pfeffer pipe organ was
purchased in Nebraska, restored, and moved to Plattsburg, according to information provided on their website. In 2022, the Bedient Organ Company of Lincoln, Nebraska, contacted St. Ann with an incredible offer from a Lutheran church which had been closed for over 30 years. It had a 1901 Pfeffer
organ in danger of being demolished. As miraculously as this organ had appeared and been offered, funds were quickly raised for its rescue. Bedient confirmed that it was fully capable of being returned to its former glory. J.G. Pfeffer, a German Catholic organ builder, built fine mechanical action organs in the nineteenth and
early twentieth century. Bedient Organ Company is the inheritor of the Pfeffer tradition of mechanical organ restoration. As a testimony to the fact that such organs were meant to last for centuries, and in spite of the deplorable conditions in which it was found, it still played! The Pfeffer organ original
to St. Ann was removed in 1948 (still in its prime), and likely thrown away after having been played for only 46 years. That Margaret Downey Memorial Organ was the center of several concerts, noted in local papers. During the community open house at St. Ann, the organ was blessed by Fr. Schneider. After an organ demonstration by May Kathleen Morgan, Fr. Schneider took his turn at playing the organ during the postlude. The history of the art and architecture restored at the St. Ann Catholic Church was also provided by Fr. Eric Schnieder. He used a laser pointer to highlight the 17 images on the ceiling chronicling the birth, passion, death, and resurrection
of Our Savior. He recalled how Fr. Dennis Keily constructed the church in an English Gothic style of the late 19th century. The artwork of the St. Ann Church originally told the story of salvation history, beginning with the Fall in the Garden of Eden and ending with Pentecost and the Incarnation of the Lord over the altar. The meaning and history of the stained glass, which adorns the sanctuary, was also explained to the large crowd in attendance. The Women’s Schola, under the direction of Amie Friedl, sang four songs before Fr. Schneider’s presentation of the Art and Architecture. Refreshments were served at the St. Ann Fellowship Hall.
THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER
Sports
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CROSS COUNTRY
Jones, Gagnon compete at Class 2 state meet by brett adkison leader editor
Aynjewel Jones finished her high school cross country career on the state’s biggest stage this past weekend. The East Buchanan junior placed 87th in the 2023 Missouri Class 2 State Cross Country Championships at Gans Creek in Columbia, Mo., competing with 160 of the best female runners in the state. She finished the course with a time of 23:09. “Aynjewel set her sights on the state race early this season and worked each day to achieve that goal,” said East Buchanan head coach Jodie Parkhurst. “She has been a leader and team captain this year, leaving behind her a girls team that will be
ready to compete in the future.” Lathrop junior Max Gagnon also competed in the Missouri Class 2 State Championships, finishing the men’s race in 94th place with a time of 18:49. Lathrop head coach Rick Mudd said that Gagnon made big strides throughout the season, cutting his times from the upper 19:00s down to the mid-18:00s. “The kids look up to him,” Mudd said of Gagnon’s leadership. “He’s always there to support his teammates. Even when he’s the first to finish, he won’t leave the finish line until his teammates finish.” Plattsburg’s Caitlyn ||Continued on A8
Lathrop junior Max Gagnon placed 94th in the Missouri Class 2 Cross Country Championships in Columbia at the Gans Creek Course. photo courtesy of cody thorn
East Buchanan senior Aynjewel Jones finished up her cross country career by placing 87th in the Missouri Class 2 State Championships. submitted photo
DISTRICT FOOTBALL
Plattsburg blasts DeKalb in semifinals Tigers to host St. Joe Christian in district championship
by brett adkison leader editor
After earning a postseason bye and a week off, the Plattsburg Tigers football team wasted little time in establishing themselves Friday, November 3. The Tigers (8-0) scored 52 points in the first half on their way to a 72-0 victory over DeKalb (1-10) in the Missouri Eight-Man District 5 semifinals at PHS. With the victory, the top-seeded Tigers will welcome second-seeded St. Joseph Christian (7-3) to Plattsburg this Friday for the district championship game. “I thought we executed our offensive game plan well,” said Plattsburg head coach Brandon Boswell of the semifinal victory. “We
wanted to really push the tempo and run a lot of offensive plays. We were able to do that out of the gate and scored on our fourth play. We wanted to spread the ball around and show that we can score in many different ways with many different players. We had seven different players score a touchdown or two-point conversion. “Defensively, we wanted to execute our scheme well. We were pretty good at that in terms of reading and reacting correctly. I thought we could have tackled better, but overall, we forced multiple turnovers and had an interception returned for a touchdown. All really good things.” On offense, Isaia Howard completed eight of his
12 pass attempts for 145 yards and three touchdowns while also running for 33 yards and a pair of scores. Gavin Carter pulled in four passes for 59 yards and a touchdown. Gavin Boyle had a 45-yard touchdown and Rylan Langton caught a 13-yard touchdown. In the second half, quarterback Tyler Ariano added an 18-yard scoring strike to Jaden Shoniber. On the ground, Donte Bingham needed just four rushes to pick up 54 yards with a touchdown. Coach Boswell praised linemen Braden Brown, Korbin Dow and Jonathan Fish for protecting Howard in the pocket and added that both Rylan Langton and
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Plattsburg receiver Jaden Shoniber breaks loose on an 18-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Ariano late in the Tigers’ semifinal win. brett adkison | the leader
DISTRICT FOOTBALL
Top-seed East Buchanan downs Brookfield, 66-14 by clint dye
leader reporter
Another dominant defensive performance combined with their bruising running game led East Buchanan to a 66-14 victory over Brookfield in the Missouri Class 2, District 8 semifinal last Friday, November 3. The Bulldog defense held Brookfield to 69 rushing yards and picked up two touchdowns to go along with their four interceptions.
“We had four interceptions on the night—one by Cayden Ray, one by Nathaniel Fortney that was really big, and those two pick-sixes by Mason Brown and Chase Klein,” said East Buchanan head coach Dan Ritter. “Brown is a dog for us, but we were all very excited for Chase Klein, who’s a sophomore who’s worked really hard this year, and to see that payoff for him, is a big deal.” Leading the team in
tackles were seniors Chase Meers and Nick Klein, both with six. Fellow senior Barrett Veatch also recovered a fumble. The running game was in full force Friday night, as the team combined for 306 rushing yards. Leading the pack was senior Trevor Klein with 12 carries for 124 yards and four touchdowns. Junior Aidan Smith finished with 77 yards on three carries with two touchdowns. Meanwhile, sophomore
Bode Griffin had nine carries for 76 yards and a score. “Our offense is really good at misdirection and getting their eyes in the wrong place, and I think we were able to execute that better against Brookfield than against other opponents in the past,” Ritter said. “Really good game plan and great execution by our young men.” In the passing game, senior Gage Busby completed 12 of 24 passes for
142 yards. His leading receiver was junior Dylan Davidson with four catches for 62 yards. Mason Brown had two catches for 32 yards and junior Trey Johnson also hauled in two catches for 26 yards. This was the second time this season East Buchanan scored over sixty points and now they turn their attention to an old foe in Mid-Buchanan (8-3). Friday night the Dragons come to Gower to meet in yet an-
other post season rivalry clash. “They are coming off a huge win against Trenton, a 9-1 team,” Ritter said. “They absolutely dismantled that team, and if we’re expecting anything but a dogfight, we are dreaming. They’ve gotten in a rhythm since their quarterback has been out. The defense is playing better and better each week. Plus, they know our team better than anybody else be||Continued on A8
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Community
THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER
Bulldogs Football, Continued from Page A7 cause we’ve played them so much.” Since 2016, East Buchanan and Mid-Buchanan have played each other in every district tournament in which they’ve competed. Six of those seven years, one of the two teams won the district crown. In 2016, East Buchanan defeated Mid-Buchanan 34-7 in the Class 1, District 7 semifinals. This was the
only season neither team won a district championship, as East Buchanan fell to Plattsburg a week later. The following year, the Bulldogs were victorious again, this time in the first round of districts on their way to a district championship. Mid-Buchanan turned the tide in 2018 when they defeated East Buchanan in the district semifinals, 42-
20. The Dragons repeated the next two seasons with two more victories. In 2021, East Buchanan earned a 35-21, Class 1, District 8 semifinal victory over their nemesis before shutting out Mid-Buchanan a year ago, 21-0, in the district championship game. Friday, the next chapter in the Battle of the Buchanans is written.
(Right) East Buchanan linebackers Aidan Rhoad (13) and Kyler Paxton (53) get set on defense Friday as Brookfield prepares to run a play. The Bulldogs’ defense has allowed 14 points or less in eight games this season.
State, Continued from Page A7
Plattsburg Football, Continued from Page A7
Curtis qualified for the state championship run in Columbia but was unable to compete because of a family commitment. Though she didn’t get to represent the red and black in the championships, it did little to take away from the impact she had at PHS this fall. “Caitlyn has been our top runner from the first day of practice,” said Plattsburg
Gavin Carter had two of the best touchdown receptions he’s ever seen. On defense, Donte Bingham led the team with seven tackles (two for a loss) with four assists. Howard had five tackles (two for a loss) with an interception and a fumble recovery. Gavin Carter had three tackles (two for a loss) and an interception for a touch-
head coach Tim Stockdale. “She was able to medal in all but one race and improved her time by an average of two minutes from the previous year at every meet. She has a great work ethic and having her qualify for state as a sophomore is a great accomplishment. I look forward to seeing what she can do next year.”
down, and Dakota Rankin had three tackles for a loss, including a sack. Coach Boswell said that Bingham and Rankin are playing at a particularly high level on defense at the moment. The Tigers are in their first district title game since 2017 when they were in 11-man’s Class 1 division. Coach Boswell said St. Jo-
seph Christian can sustain long drives on offense and protect the football field, and on defense, they keep the play in front of them, pursue the football, and secure the tackle at the point of contact. “I think for us to have success, we will have to be very disciplined with our eyes and react well,” said Boswell. “They run some misdirection that will hurt us
if we aren’t carrying out our defensive responsibilities. We will have to win in the trenches and our linebackers and corners will have to tackle well. If we can’t do that then we will have a difficult evening. Ultimately, we are excited to play for a district championship at Tiger Stadium in front of our awesome fans and community.”
HUNTING
Missouri hunters harvest 2,219 birds during fall firearms turkey season JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters checked 2,219 turkeys during Missouri’s fall firearms turkey season, Oct. 1-31. Top harvest counties were Dent with 86 birds harvested, Crawford with 82, and Washington with 72. For current fall firearms turkey harvest results by county, go online to MDC’s website at extra.mdc. mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/. Hunters harvested 1,844 birds during the 2022 fall firearms turkey season. For more harvest results for past seasons, visit MDC online at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/turkey/ turkey-reports/turkey-harvest-summaries. “It is great to see an uptick in fall harvest,” said MDC Turkey Biologist Nick Oakley. “We saw an increased harvest during the spring season and an increase in poult production this year, so it makes sense that fall harvest would fol-
low suit.” Fall archery turkey hunting continues through Nov. 10 and resumes Nov. 22 through Jan. 15, 2024. Get more information about fall turkey hunting at mdc. mo.gov/hunting-trapping/ species/turkey. MDC is again asking Missouri turkey hunters to save and send feathers from the wild turkeys they harvest this fall. MDC asks hunters who harvest turkeys to mail feathers from their turkeys to MDC using a postage-paid envelope from MDC. The feathers will help MDC scientists improve research models used to monitor turkey population trends and estimate turkey numbers across the state. MDC instructs turkey hunters to save the 9th and 10th primary wing feathers and 3-5 breast feathers from harvested turkeys after Telechecking. For a Feather Submission Form and more information from MDC, visit mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/turkey/fall-turkey-feather-submission.
THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER
Community
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PLACE YOUR AD TODAY! CALL 816-539-2111 Classified Ad Rates $10 for up to 25 word or less (advance payment required) $.60 per word afer 25
AGRICULTURE See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258 --------------------------Buying standing walnut, oak & cottonwood timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091 --------------------------PAYING $75/ACRE FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider any size and location. 816-288-9060 --------------------------WANTED FARM GROUND - I am looking for row crop ground to cash rent. Call Brad 816-2843689. --------------------------Kingsville Livestock Auction. Located 45 miles SE of Kansas City, MO. On 58 Hwy. East of Modern. 816.597.3331. www.kingsvillelivestock.com fwda --------------------------Summers Crop Services, LLC in Lathrop. Fertilizer & lime applications. Call Curtis Summers for a free quote. 816564-7116, fwda --------------------------Osborn Livestock Auction located 7 miles West of Cameron on Hwy 36, Osborn, MO. Sale every Wednesday at 10AM. 816-6752424 fwda --------------------------Tina Livestock Market. 435 W 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682. Call 660-622-4214. www.tinalivestockmarket.com fwda ---------------------------
FOR RENT Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660-359-5647. --------------------------PLAZA APARTMENTS One & Two bedroom apartments available. Must be 55+ or disabled. Rent is income based. All util-
ities are included. NO UTILITY DEPOSIT. We accept HUD. For further information contact the manager at: 660359-6666, MondayT h u r s d a y , 9:00am-2:30pm. 1312 E. 9th St. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. --------------------------Home for rent out in country on highway CC, Hamilton. No Smoking, Drugs, or inside pets. $650.00. Large barn for parking. 702-984-8414 --------------------------PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: “All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis." ---------------------------
FOR SALE Vintage Lyman AllAmerican Reloading Press (4-hole) 12 sets of dies (sizes provided upon request) Brass cutter, brass measure, powder measure, hand scales, other misc. items. $500.00, Chillicothe, MO; 660-752-7878 for more info. --------------------------Pest-A-Cator & PestA-Cator Plus electric insect & rodent repeller. No chemicals, just plug it in. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, Trenton, 660-3593660. --------------------------Shelly's Pet Care, 660-684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday - Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! --------------------------Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer
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EMPLOYMENT Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Dietary and Level I Medication Aide. Please fill out a job application at 1311
East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E ---------------------------
SERVICES *SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience. --------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 660359-3699-shop, 660-359-2202home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 75’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates! --------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation. --------------------------Willing Workers LLP - Do you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648 ---------------------------
JAMESPORT LUMBER - Full Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/ metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department • Gift Certificates and Delivery Available • Free Estimates. 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-684-6404 --------------------------BUY - SELL TRADE -BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com --------------------------RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital on Iowa Blvd in Trenton. 5 Unit sizes available. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 660-359-7683. --------------------------WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 3593888. --------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660-6463504 www.lauhoffjewelry. com ---------------------------
IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 23CN-PR00084 In the Estate of WILLIAM CHAPPELL, Deceased.
THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER
PUBLIC NOTICES Because The People Must Know
IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 23CN-PR00081 In the Estate of MARGIE CAROL JOHNSON, Deceased. Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of MARGIE CAROL JOHNSON, Decedent: On October 30, 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, PAMELA JEAN MCBRIDE was appointed the personal representative of the estate of MARGIE CAROL JOHNSON, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY, Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The personal representative's business address is: 10952 N Hwy 33, Osborn, MO 64474 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: D. Shane Murphy, 302 Platte Clay Way-Suite 108, PO Box 77, Kearney, MO 64060 (816) 903-3456 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent's death: November 6, 2022 Date of first publication: November 9, 2023 /s/ Jessy Schulz Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/23) IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 23CN-PR00082 In the Estate of DOYLE VONDEL ROECKER, Deceased.
Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration)
Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of WILLIAM CHAPPELL, Decedent: On NOVEMBER 1, 2023 , the following individual was appointed the personal representative(s) of the estate of WILLIAM CHAPPELL, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY, Missouri. The personal representative's business address and phone number is: JASON CHAPPELL, 1523 CLEO CT, HIGH RIDGE, MO 63049 The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: JENNIFER McKINLEY, 2001 N 36TH ST, ST. JOSEPH, MO 64056 (816)643-3336. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of DOYLE VONDEL ROECKER, Decedent: On OCTOBER 12, 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, CHERYL PETERSEN was appointed the personal representative of the estate of DOYLE VONDEL ROECKER, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY, Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The personal representative's business address is: 7501 SW COUNTY LINE ROAD EDGERTON, MO 64444 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: JOSEPH RYAN VAN AMBURG, 2300 HIGGINS ROAD PLATTE CITY, MO 64079, (816)858-2750 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.
Date of the decedent's death: 21-AUG-2023 Date of first publication: 9-NOV-2023 /s/ J. Schulz Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/23)
Date of the decedent's death: August 1, 2023 Date of first publication: October 19, 2023 /s/ Teresa L. Bingham Judge Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/23)
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LEGALS
THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER
NO HUNTING DIRECTORY
All hunting, fishing, swimming, and trespassing on land owned or controlled by the undersigned is hereby forbidden, except with the permission of the owner. (Names added to this list for $25 per year. ADVANCE payment only.)
PLATTSBURG
Sylvia Conner Sandra Wiedmaier All lands leased by Brandon Stevens Sloan Farms Hales Farms King Farm
TURNEY GOWER
Emmett O. Auxier Farm
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LATHROP
David Adam 3-24 Kenneth Turner 5-24 Additional Areas Available: TRIMBLE
CALL (816) 539-2111 To be added to the
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WANTED Wanting to buy a 600 Ford Select O Speed Tractor. Any Condition is okay. Call 816-244-2395. ---------------------------
AGRICULTURE WANTED FARM GROUND - I am looking for row crop ground to cash rent. Call Brad 816-2843689. ---------------------------
See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258 --------------------------Buying standing walnut, oak & cottonwood timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091 --------------------------PAYING $75/ACRE FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider any size and location. 816-288-9060 ---------------------------
FOR RENT Home for rent out in country on highway CC, Hamilton. No Smoking, Drugs, or inside pets. $650.00. Large barn for parking. 702-984-8414 ---------------------------
FOR SALE Pest-A-Cator & PestA-Cator Plus electric insect & rodent repeller. No chemicals, just plug it in. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, Trenton, 660-3593660. --------------------------Vintage Lyman AllAmerican Reloading Press (4-hole) 12 sets of dies (sizes provided upon request) Brass cutter, brass measure, powder measure, hand scales, other misc. items. $500.00, Chillicothe, MO; 660-7527878 for more info. ---------------------------
WANTED Wanting to buy a 600 Ford Select O Speed Tractor. Any Condition is okay. Call 816-244-2395. ---------------------------
Budget Adjustment Public Hearing Clinton County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 9, 2023 for the purpose of adjusting the 2023 budget. The open public hearing will begin promptly at 11:00 am in the commission room of the Clinton County Courthouse, 207 N. Main St, Plattsburg, MO 64477. If you have any questions, please contact the County Clerk’s office at 816-539-3713. (11/2, 11/9/23)
The Clinton County Commission is requesting bids for outdoor storm warning sirens. Full bid specifications can be found at https://clintoncomo.org. Bidders may submit questions via email to blair.shock@clintoncomo.gov. Bids are due no later than 11/13/2023 at 4:30PM at the Clinton County Clerk’s Office, 207 N Main St Room 103, Plattsburg, MO 64477. (11/2, 11/9/23)
Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Voluntary Annexation
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The City of Trimble will hold a Public Hearing on November 16th at 7:00 pm at the Trimble Community Center located at 101 S Fourth St Trimble, MO Randall L. Robb, President of Flash Tech Communications, Inc is proposing to Annex two (2) parcels of land into the City of Trimble, MO. The North parcel is 8.55 acres, and the South parcel is 13.38 acres, located on F Highway on the south end of the Trimble city limits. For more information contact Trimble City Hall @ 816357-2228. (11/2, 11/9/23)
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SEEKING NOMINEES Clinton County SWCD Board of Supervisors Let it be known that the Clinton County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an election for one supervisor in each of two different territories in the county on February 1 to February 20, 2024. Anyone that owns a farm in Territory 1 (Lafayette and Atchison Townships) or Territory 3 (Shoal and Lathrop Townships), and meets the qualifications listed below, may be considered as a candidate in the election. You may submit your name for participation in the election by completing the self-nomination form and delivering it to the district by 4:30 P.M. on November 30, 2024. The self-nomination form is available online at Clinton County | Missouri Soil and Water (mosoilandwater.land) or in person at the district office (see contact info below). Supervisors of the district administer district policies and programs, district personnel, and cost-share funding made available by the one-tenth-of-one-percent parks, soils and water sales tax. During fiscal year 2 023, the district provided $515,023.31 of cost-share funds to landowners to assist with installing agricultural erosion control and water quality practices. The qualifications required to be a supervisor are: 1. Being a land representative from the district (10 CSR 70-4.010 (1) (I)). A land representative is defined as the owner or representative authorized by power of attorney of any farm lying within an area proposed to be established, and subsequently established, as a soil and water conservation district under Chapter 278, RSMo. Each farm is entitled to representation by a land representative: provided, however that the land representative is a taxpayer of the county within which the soil and water district is located. 2. Residing in, or owning a farm in, the area from which he/she is nominated where there is an expiring term. 3. Being a cooperator of the district, defined as, "a person who is actively engaged in farming and practices conservation activities related to agriculture". 4. Being a current resident and tax-paying citizen of the county for at least two years preceding the election date. 5. Be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the election date. Clinton County Soil and Water Conservation District 816-539-2136 ext. 3 taylor.shrewsbury@swcd.mo.gov 1800 W HWY 116 Plattsburg, MO 64477 (11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/23)
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THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER
CCMS Honor Roll Tigers of Character
Principal’s Honor Roll First Quarter - CCMS
Zander Carter, Tate Clifton, Nathan Curtis, Chase Florence, Bailey Fuhr, Lillian Fuhr, Jace Gorham, Braydon Graham, Jayce Graybill, Audriana Grayson, Owen Hofmeister, Alivia Lloyd, Elizabeth Love, Brycen McClelland, Katherine Middlebrook, Katelinn Murdock, Maddox Pettit, Kasen Robertson, Hunter Smith, Kael Watts, Colton Wilkinson, Raylee Burns, Spencer Curtis, Mollie Gudde, Gideon Halsey, Claire Kubicki, Cailyn McLallen, Brogan Noll, JJ Talbott, Shelbea Weller, Kiersten Westhoven, Gabriella Alas, Serenity Armstrong, Cealy Bedwell, Addison Campbell, Zoey Carter, Philong Cloven, Ethan Corbett, Lauren Fish, Karlie Flor-
ence, Jackson Freking, Easton Kellett, Ava Lane, Emalee Long, Caysen Martin, Elizabeth Middlebrook, Dawson Parra, Jay Chris Quijote, Maci Reed, Brileigh Reeves,Madilyn Reilly, Gage Ryun, Angelene Sohm, Melody Strudgeon, Jayden Tyes, Lilah Wade, Braelan Walterscheidt, Helena Welch, Drake Wilkinson, Lilly Wilkinson,Alyssa Williams, Isabella-Marie Wolfgeher. Honor Roll First Quarter - CCMS Mira Armstrong, Harmony Barr, Madyson Bentz, Markus Bilberry, Keaton Brown, Avery Burnett, Rylan Burnett, Evelyn Harrell, Benjamin Harris, Judson Harris, Danielle Hastings, Isabella Hofmeister, Zachary James, Isaiah Jones, Coraline Moody, Halynn
Moran, Wyatt Morris, Zane Morsbach, Brylee Pettipiece, Adrian Rockstead, Mya Sales, Jeremy Thompson, Kasen Waldron, Paisley Biggerstaff, Evelynn Biston, Laila Capps, Kaydence Davidson, Grady DeFreece, Eva Hartman, Valentino Hernandez, Jazmyn Jones, Parker Kellett, Keagan Kennedy, Bryson Matsukevich, Kourtneigh Miller, Saber Moran, John Murdock, Jordynn Poe, Drayven Roberts, Brody Womack, Kaylee Bruns, Beckham Frank, Kasen Good, Christian Graham, Willow Gunn, Levi Harris, Cameron Hayes, Quincey Howard, Jesse Landers, Elyzza Lawrence, Ivan Li, Erik May II, Zavier May, Roxsi Mitchell, Jackson Reagan, Rydge Smidt, Madison Smith, Riley Snook, Kamel Washington.
Congratulations to the October Tigers of Habit of Ellis Elementary. The character trait for the month was to “Begin with the end in mind.” An extra congratulations goes to Owen Carnie, who was named the Student of the Month. Front Row (left to right): Simon Williams, Eric Henry, Oliver Benton, Ellis Penney, Jaxon Johnson. Second Row: Hayden Norris, Lily Lager, Mason Martin, Annabelle Saavedra, Thea House, Emerik Pavlich, Emma Reagan, Wyatt Taulbee. Third Row: Xavian Johnson, Edie Noll, Xander Osborn, Owen Carnie, Jaivynn Rogers, Molly Bentz, Lincoln Bruto, Mattie Jordan.
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St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of Nov. 6-12. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There also may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. Clinton County Route NN – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Castile Creek Bridge through December. (Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction, LLC) https:// www.modot.org/clintoncounty-route-nn-bridge-replacement. I-35 – Concrete replacement northbound from mile marker 44 to mile marker 47, through November. The road will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock with a 12foot width restriction. I-35 – Concrete replacement southbound from mile marker 46.5 to mile marker 43, through November. The road will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock with a 12foot width restriction.