The Leader • 8-3-23

LEADER CLINTON COUNTY

Voters to decide on levy, new EBMS building

After months of research and engagement with the public, the East Buchanan School District will be sending its tax proposal to the voters Tuesday, August 8, which could see the district’s middle school moved to Gower in the coming years.

A farmer, WWII vet and community leader, Grady survived more than two dozen missions over the battlefields of the European front.

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Voters will decide on a proposed tax levy increase of 65 cents per $100 assessed value, the revenues from which would fund construction of a new middle school in Gower. The building would replace the current East Buchanan Middle School building in Easton, about nine miles north of Gower.

The district anticipates the

new middle school would cost upwards of $16 million, most of which (between $14 and $15 million) would be funded through lease-purchase, with the remainder coming out of the district’s existing capital funds.

If approved, the tax would sunset after 20 years (running through 2042). The district’s cur-

rent levy sits at $5.2236 per $100 assessed value.

The building would be erected on district-owned property on DD Highway, a few blocks east of the district’s existing Gower campuses. The property totals 60 acres, while the new middle school would require between five and 10

COUNTY Commission keeps an eye on county’s ’23 expenses

Through the first half of its fiscal year, Clinton County finds itself on pace to meet its annual budget, but the commissioners are keeping a watchful eye as they head into the back half of 2023.

The Clinton County Commissioners met Thursday, July 27, to make adjustments to its $4.6 million general revenue fund. The county finds itself on track for the year, spending approximately half of its budget through more than six months. But that did little to alleviate the commission’s concern, as they’re working with less of a financial cushion than they did in 2022.

to build new water tower north of the city

The skyline in Plattsburg is likely to change in the coming months.

The Plattsburg City Council recently accepted a $1.98 million bid from Maguire Water to construct a new, pedestal-style water tower on the north side of town, which will replace the existing tank at Perry Park.

The bid from Maguire was the

second-lowest of nine bids the city received from five different companies. City Administrator Chase Waggoner explained that four of the five companies also bid for a multi-leg style water tower, which included the lowest overall bid of $1.92 million. He said the pedestal-style was preferred because it costs less in the maintenance department and, with its interior ladder, is safer. It’s also less of a draw for any local daredevils who’d like

to get a good view. The city’s engineer also recommended the Maguire bid.

There’s no official timeframe for construction, but Waggoner said the tower could be up before the end of the year.

Initially, the tank was to be part of a voter-approved water system improvements project. That proposal passed with voters, but the pandemic forced con-

That concern is centered on the sheriff’s department, where the county has already spent 82 percent of its budget for housing prisoners outside of the county. The county has also spent 64 percent of the sheriff budget, though the dispatch budget is currently under its expected expenses for the year.

The commissioners – Presiding Commissioner Patrick Clark, First District Commissioner Jay Bettis, and Second District Commissioners Richard Riddell – said Thursday that they hope to meet monthly with Sheriff Larry Fish to discuss spending and the budget. They agreed that Sheriff Fish has tried to work with them on keeping spending down and staying within budget, but with the sheriff’s department requiring the most general revenue funding of all county departments, whether the county

The elevated storage tank at Perry Park in Plattsburg.

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finishes 2023 in the black will depend on the sheriff’s department.

“I hate to be the commissioner who parks a patrol car because we don’t have the money, but if it comes down to it, it comes down to it,” said Commissioner Bettis.

In addition, though revenues were also on pace for the first half of the year, Commissioner Clark worried that those figures might be inflated by unexpected revenues and might not signal an even income over as 12-month period. He also lamented that when the

sheriff’s department goes over budget, the other departments in the courthouse have to make up the difference.

“We can’t keep passing the buck,” Commissioner Clark said on Thursday. “We have to make some decisions. And they’re going to be hard decisions. Otherwise, this county is going to be right back where we were five years ago – no money in the emergency fund, borrowing money to make it through the end of the year.”

On Tuesday, Sheriff Fish said the prisoner housing budget is at the mercy

of the old county jail in the basement of the courthouse and its numerous limitations. In addition to farming out prisoners to other facilities when over capacity, Sheriff Fish said they also have to separate co-defendants and make allowances for special holds, like suicide watch, which they can’t do in the local jail.

Otherwise, Sheriff Fish said his budgets are looking okay. He said they’ve had some overages in prisoner transportation from out of state, but added that those expenses are reimbursed by the state. He also said he’s

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made some recommendations to the county clerk to ensure that expenses come out of the correct funds.

Sheriff Fish said his department took a $100,000 budget cut at the beginning of the year in order to help the other offices in the general revenue fund. While inflation has hit everyone’s bottom line, Sheriff Fish said he made allowances for inflation when budgeting certain items, such as fuel and jail food, which has helped to some degree.

Plattsburg Senior Center Menu

Thursday, August 3

Chicken pot pie (veggies in the pie), beets, mandarin oranges, wheat roll.

Friday, August 4

Hamburgers on whole wheat bun, tater tots, carrots, relishes, pears.

Monday, August 7

Beef hot dog on a whole wheat bun, baked beans, potato wedges, relishes, chilled plums.

Tuesday, August 8

Chef’s salad with meats, vegetables, egg, tomato and cheese, chilled peaches, crackers.

Wednesday, August 9

Beef pot roast with veggies, mashed potatoes, carrots, tropical fruit, whole wheat roll, July birthday cake.

Thursday, August 10

Tuna casserole, creamed peas, corn, apple crisp,

wheat bread.

Friday, August 11

Chicken tenders, cole slaw, broccoli, mixed fruit, home made rolls.

Monday, August 14

Hamburger stroganoff, vegetable blend, green beans, applesauce, wheat bread.

Tuesday, August 15

Ham salad on lettuce, potato salad, three bean salad, lime gelatin with cottage cheese and pineapple, crackers.

Wednesday, August 16

Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn, chilled apricots, whole grain bread.

Thursday, August 17

Chicken and biscuits, creamed peas, buttered beets, tropical fruit.

Friday, August 18

Swiss steak, broccoli, cauliflower, mandarin oranges, biscuit.

Monday, August 21

Sausage veggie bake augratin, green beans, carrots, pears, wheat bread.

Tuesday, August 22

Salmon loaf, creamed peas, coleslaw, chilled apricots, cornbread.

Wednesday, August 23

Chicken salad, potato salad, copper penny salad, fruit cocktail, whole grain bread.

Thursday, August 24

Taco salad, fiesta corn, diced tomatoes, tropical fruit, wheat bread.

Friday, August 25

Shepherd’s pie (with vegetables in the pie), buttered beets, lettuce salad, chilled peaches, wheat bread.

Monday, August 28

Sloppy joe on a bun, potato wedges, beets, coleslaw, fruit gelatin with pears.

Tuesday, August 29

Ham casserole, broccoli,

acres of the property.

The district is considering the new middle school in large part because of the age and deterioration of its current middle school building in Easton, which is in need of repairs and upgrades. If Tuesday’s levy issue fails, the district would need to consider borrowing hundreds of thousands (if not millions) to fix the existing building.

For the official ballot language on the proposition, see the sample ballot inside this week’s edition of The Leader.

East Buchanan isn’t the only school district going to the voters next week. Stewartsville C-2

is asking voters for $1 increase to its levy to attract and retain staff, while Kearney R-1 is asking for a 45-cent increase to its levy for operating expenses and the addition of security personnel.

With just three issues on the ballot, Clinton County will be running only three polling stations on Tuesday. Residents in the East Buchanan School District will vote at the Gower fire station, Stewartsville school district residents will travel to the courthouse in Plattsburg, and voters in the Kearney school district will punch their ballots at the fire station in Holt. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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struction back, and now the tower’s construction is more expensive than it was expected several years ago. Instead of the tank demanding more of the overall funds of the project, Waggoner said that the city is considering a lease-purchase style of funding for the tank, using certificates of participation.

Waggoner explained that doing so would leave more of the voter-approved funds for water line improvements, while also spreading out the cost

cauliflower, mandarin oranges, wheat bread.

Wednesday, August 30 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pineapple, whole wheat roll.

of the tower to its other wholesale water customers (including several rural districts) that will also benefit from its construction.

The new tank will be built at the Rakestraw property north of town off Y Highway. Waggoner said the location sits at a higher elevation than the Perry Park tower, which will help with water pressure and allow the city to entirely empty the tank when needed.

Thursday, August 31 Fish filet, creamed corn, stewed tomatoes, applesauce, wheat bread.

Friday, September 1 Spaghetti with meat sauce, lettuce salad, carrots, chilled peaches, garlic bread.

Please, no retractable death cords

It is a requirement at the Plattsburg Animal Clinic that all pets are either in a carrier or on a leash. For public health reasons, we will be expanding this to place a ban on the use of retractable leashes in the clinic. Retractable leashes pose the following threats to human and animal safety: Decreased control in dangerous situations(i.e. small lobby with aggressive dog present); Running to an abrupt stop causes whiplash and serious injury to pet. Broken leashes have snapped back and resulted in eye loss for the owner; The thin cord or strap can cause significant damage including strangulation of the pet and even amputation of the owner’s finger; Retractable leashes can quickly expand out to become entanglement risks for others present.

Thank you for helping us keep our clinic a safe place for you and your pet, as well as others, by keeping pets either in a carrier or on a leash less than six feet.

Five Years Ago

Thursday, August 2, 2018

• The Clinton County Sheriff’s Department brings possible cost-saving measures to the county commissioners in light of tight finances.

• The Clinton County R-III School District begins dirt work on a new all-weather track around the practice football field behind Clinton County Middle School.

• Lathrop City Council approves lower bid to replace the flood-damaged Oak Street bridge after initial bids came in over estimations.

10 Years Ago

Thursday, August 1, 2013

• Judge Brent Elliott swears in Joe Gagnon as the new Clinton County Prosecuting Attorney.

• Clinton County R-III prepares to ask voters for a 30-cent increase to its operating levy.

• A totaled-out tractor remains at the corner of Schwarz Road and 116 Highway west of Plattsburg, along with a sign that says “Please Slow Down,” a reminder of the accident that sent the 15-year-old operator to the hospital.

• The Clinton County Commissioners meet with HMN Architects to discus a possible replacement for the old county jail in the courthouse basement.

• Jim Gerber of Lathrop builds a replica, 10-pound Parrott rifle from the Civil War era.

20 Years Ago

Thursday, July 31, 2003

• Local authorities are investigating what appears to be a double homicide on Maple Street in Lathrop.

• Tom George is named the new postmaster in Gower.

• Cameron Regional Medical Center celebrates its first full year at the new facility at the corner of I-35 and BB Highway.

• Lathrop prepares for a summer luau at the 39th Annual Friendship Festival.

• The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Plattsburg High School expansion is scheduled for next week.

30 Years Ago

Thursday, July 29, 1993

• Gower finds itself without water as its provider, St. Joseph, is inundated by the Flood of ‘93; Plattsburg steps in to provide water to its neighboring town.

• Smithville Lake reaches a new record level at 874.28 (above sea level), breaking the previous record of 873.19 set in 1985.

• Gower Beaver Club News: When told he would need to “brush and flush” with water from Plattsburg, Bemo Hawkins “waddled off into the deep waters of Castile Creek.”

• Lathrop’s young Josh Phillips earns Reserve Champion for the steer he exhibited at the American Gelbvieh Junior Association National Classic.

40 Years Ago

Thursday, August 4, 1983

• Road crews work to repair the parking areas of Clay Avenue ahead of Plattsburg’s sesquicentennial celebration later in the month.

• Construction of the new Kingdom Hall at the corner of Locust Street and Clinton Street in Lathrop takes just two days, as workers from multiple states volunteer their services.

• Plattsburg football alumni gear up for their annual match-up with the Cameron alumni.

• At Howard’s Market: Farmland bacon (1 lb. package) for $1.36; Shurfresh cottage cheese for $1.19; Wonderbread for 79 cents per loaf.

Clinton County Sheriff’s Report

Friday, July 21

1:44 a.m.: Missing person on SE El Lago in Lathrop.

1:59 a.m.: Domestic in progress on Mark Street in Lathrop.

2:28 a.m.: Medical call on Mark Street in Lathrop.

2:56 a.m.: Medical call on Park Street in Lathrop.

4:46 a.m.: Fire call on S. Main in Clinton County.

9:31 a.m.: Motorist assist on E. 116 Highway in Lathrop.

10:11 a.m.: Commercial alarm on Center Street in Lathrop.

10:18 a.m.: Animal call at the vet in Clinton County.

11:01 a.m.: Residential alarm on Valley Street in Lathrop.

1:39 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

1:47 p.m.: Motorist assist on I-35 in Clinton County.

2:22 p.m.: Littering on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

5:46 p.m.: Animal call on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

8:19 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Plattsburg.

Saturday, July 22

12:10 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on Oak Street in Lathrop.

2:07 a.m.: Medical call on E. 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

9:06 a.m.: Commercial alarm on Center Street in Lathrop.

2:23 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

3:15 p.m.: Disturbance (in progress) on SE Cayuse in Clinton County.

4:24 p.m.: Controlled fire on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

5:03 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

7:27 p.m.: Medical call on Main Street in Polo.

7:52 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on North Street in Lathrop.

8:59 p.m.: Controlled burn on SE Cannonball in Holt.

11:01 p.m.: Domestic (in progress) on Valley Street in Lathrop.

11:09 p.m.: Medical call on Valley Street in Lathrop.

11:52 p.m.: Medical call on SE Route DD in Gower.

Sunday, July 23

12:07 a.m.: Medical call on West Street in Lathrop.

5:04 a.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.

8:11 a.m.: Noise complaint on S. Main in Clinton County.

9:12 a.m.: Controlled burn on NE Silvius in Turney.

2:25 p.m.: Medical call on SE 214th Street in Lawson.

5:47 p.m.: Animal call on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

6:23 p.m.: Medical call on Franklin Street in Lathrop.

6:37 p.m.: Medical call on SE

33 Highway in Clinton County.

8:18 p.m.: Animal call on E. 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

9:33 p.m.: Animal call on Richmond Street in Plattsburg.

9:38 p.m.: Noise complaint on South Street in Lathrop.

Monday, July 24

3:39 a.m.: Medical call on W. Walnut Street in Plattsburg.

5:42 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

8:20 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

8:41 a.m.: Commercial alarm on Center Street in Lathrop.

10:01 a.m.: Fraud report on NE

352nd Street in Osborn.

12:03 p.m.: Medical call on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

12:05 p.m.: Medical call (overdose) on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

12:28 p.m.: Medical call on Truman Avenue in Plattsburg.

1:19 p.m.: Medical call on Plattsburg Street in Lathrop.

2:14 p.m.: Fire (carbon investigation) on S. Main Street in Plattsburg.

2:16 p.m.: Medical call on S. Main Street in Clinton County.

2:35 p.m.: Animal call on NE 264th Street in Clinton County.

3:06 p.m.: Alarm on SE 216th Street in Lathrop.

3:44 p.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.

4:53 p.m.: Medical call on SE Perren in Holt.

6:20 p.m.: Animal call on Depot in Plattsburg.

8:38 p.m.: Medical call on SW 224th Street in Plattsburg.

9:21 p.m.: Medical call on Park Street in Lathrop.

10:19 p.m.: Medical call on Old Cannonball in Holt.

Tuesday, July 25 12:41 a.m.: Medical call on E. 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

8:26 a.m.: Assault (not in progress) on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

9:33 a.m.: Medical call on SE PP Highway in Holt.

1:24 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Center Street in Lathrop.

3:10 p.m.: Fire alarm on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

4:50 p.m.: Medical call on SE Pueblo Drive in Lathrop.

Rating water, sewer rates

With all of the turmoil over the recent rate increases in Plattsburg, I decided to take a dive into the numbers on Monday to gain a little perspective.

So, rather informally, I contacted five other municipalities in the region to see what they charge for water and sewer.

For water and sewer, most cities charge a little differently. Several have a minimum charge for the first 1,000 gallons of water used each month, which includes service fees and the like, followed by a different charge for each 1,000 gallons thereafter. Some towns are costlier on their base rates; some are costlier the more a customer buys. So I broke things down into two different costs:

• The monthly water and sewer cost for the first thousand gallons.

• The monthly water and sewer cost for a customer who uses 5,000 gallons of water.

In both instances, the City of Plattsburg finds itself on the higher side, but oddly comparable to its sister city to the south – Smithville.

For the monthly water and sewer cost for the first thousand gallons: Smithville - $47.94; Plattsburg - $45.94; Cameron - $40; Gower: $34.29; Kearney - $33.82; Lathrop - $28.75.

For the total monthly water and sewer cost of a customer who uses 5,000 gallons of water: Gower - $129.21; Smithville - $114.86; Plattsburg - $114.74; Lathrop - $102.79; Kearney$99.32; Cameron - $91.24.

Firstly, don’t let city officials in Lathrop see these rates. I enjoy my bills right where they are and I don’t want them to get any ideas. Meanwhile, Gower has favorable rates for its lower users, but a much costlier rate for those who put the most demand on the system. Cameron goes a little softer on its largest water and sewer users, and Kearney residents must be over the moon about their rates.

The sample size isn’t large enough to draw any concrete conclusions, but it’s easy to see both Plattsburg and Smithville land in the top half of both lists. Most notably, Plattsburg and Smithville separate themselves from the pack for that first thousand gallons, often called the minimum charge (Cameron, third-highest on that list, is a little deceptive; their minimum includes the first 1,500 gallons, so a one-thousand gallon user would be charged $40 for water and sewer, but wouldn’t incur additional charges for another 500 gallons). That’s important considering each and every customer in the system is subject to minimum.

Unfortunately, comparing natural gas rates is a little trickier, considering so few small municipalities outside of Plattsburg offer the service. Each city is different, from the hurdles they face to the services they offer, from the age of their infrastructure to the breadth of their maintenance department. And different circumstances will always mean different utility rates. But with the recent increases, Plattsburg residents will be shouldering some of the highest water and sewer rates in the region in the near future.

Praying for Little Elliott and Family

You know you’re growin’ older when... Everything that works hurts, and what doesn’t hurt doesn’t work.

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When owning a business, you count your blessings when you get lucky and employ good people with the right attitude and work ethic. One hopes they stick around a long, long time.

Liz Brooks, the assistant manager at the Plattsburg License Office, fits that description.

At the end of May, we honored her with a going away luncheon at the Tinnen Town Hall. In addition to her outstanding work ethic and performance in her duties as assistant manager, she was more than just a co-worker; she was our friend.

Besides her day job, she is also the co-owner of the Plattsburg Bowl, a business that has grown significantly since she and Neal Gabbert took over operations.

Given the demand of the growing business and with her

daughter giving birth to twin boys in January in Colorado, she made the right decision to help her daughter and put new energy towards their business.

Sometimes the best laid plans don’t work out. In 1785, Robert Burns wrote “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” More than 230 years later, that statement often comes to life.

We recently heard the news about one of the young twins, Elliott, and it was not good. He has been diagnosed with brain cancer and has begun life-saving treatments.

The good news is that Grandma Liz is back home in Colorado, taking care of the other youngsters and providing much needed emotional support for the entire family. Liz continues to travel from Colorado to Plattsburg and we pray for safe passage to and from.

We urge everyone to join us in praying for a miracle for Elliott and strength for Liz, her daughter, and the rest of the family.

Our life is a journey filled with unexpected miracles! Elliott could use one of those miracles.

Plattsburg License Office

Staff: Pam McBride, Ashley Stayton, Autumn Barnett, Jessica Stallard, Betty Dickinson, and Steve Tinnen.

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Trivia question: How many holes are in a standard bowling ball? A. Two; B. Three; C. Five; D. 8 (Find answer nearby).

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Some bowling smiles…

Q: What would you get if you crossed a bowler and the Invisible Man?

A: Bowling like no one has ever seen.

Q: Why are football players

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banned from bowling alleys?

A: They’re known to spike the ball.

Q: What does a bowler and a Thanksgiving guest have in common?

A: They both want a Turkey (a turkey is three strikes bowled consecutively).

Q: Why is bowling a better sport than golf?

A: It’s hard to lose a bowling ball.

Q: What excuse did the bowler give when he was accused of stealing?

A: I was framed!

Q: Where do bowlers go when they need a new team shirt?

A: New Jersey.

Q: Why do bowlers join unions?

A: They like strikes.

Q: Which bowler wears the biggest shoes?

A: The one with the biggest feet.

Q: Which famous bowler floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee?

A: Muhammad Alley. (Trivia

Forming better bonds with public servants

I want to support the frustrated and disrespected Plattsburg residents who spoke up at the July 24 council meeting.

I have had livestock killed by stray dogs and more than one unsuccessful interaction with the pound, even being told by a police officer, “You picked up the stray dog; it is your problem.” After contacting another animal related business in town who offered no help, not even

taking a phone number, I had a dog I was responsible for and had no place for her to stay. Dealing/working with the public is frustrating. However, an unhelpful attitude of ‘It’s not my job’ or zero initiative to help solve the issue is even more frustrating when one thinks of the taxes we pay. The most frustrating part of my story? Hours later, after pestering neighbors, delivery drivers,

Plattsburg police, the owner picked her dog up. She says everyone knows the dog, that the dog ran loose all the time, and it’s no big deal.

Well, dang, there is the recipe for frustration that produces disrespect. No one wants to take responsibility; everyone is exempt from rules and common courtesy, and someone else will always take care of me and my belongings.

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I want to thank all the police officers and public officials who work hard for Clinton County. I want to invite everyone in the local community to not only support each other, smile and be kind to each other, but take responsibility for their actions and ownership of their belongings.

Shelia R. Bleich Plattsburg

Public none too thrilled with rate hikes

At last week’s Plattsburg City Council meeting, over 70 citizens showed up to speak against the city’s proposed increases in every area of our utility bills. Every person who spoke was against the increases, especially so during these hard times of inflation. No citizen was in favor of all these

rate hikes. Mayor Kennedy was against them. The city administrator said all utilities except gas were operating in the black. So what happened when the council voted?

Aldermen Mirosh, May, Malone, Tongue and Gordee all voted for the water rate hike. Every one. Then, they all

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voted for the sewer rate hike. Next, they all voted for the gas hike. Then, the trash rate hike, and finally, they all voted for the recycling rate increase.

The silver-tongued alderman said that the city government deeply cared about us and promised the finance committee would reexamine the need

for the rate increases and report its decision at the August Council meeting. He said the budget could be amended and the rate increases removed. Meanwhile, don’t hold your breath.

Richard Stanley Plattsburg, Mo.

Jamey & D’Anna Honeycutt

Maurine Bodenhausen Honored

Gene Grady, 100, of Lathrop, Mo., passed away Sunday night, July 30, 2023, at Oakridge of Plattsburg. One of the last from his generation, a true American, World War II soldier and farmer.

Gene was born on November 10, 1922, the son of Mike and Oddie (Cavender) Grady in Lathrop, Mo. He attended Plattsburg High School and was a 1942 graduate of Lathrop High School. Following graduation, feeling a sense of duty, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps. As a B17 waist gunner, he flew 28 bombing missions over Munich, Leipzig, and other lands he never thought he would see. Gene experienced many near misses and emergency landings.

After his return to the States, he was united in marriage to Doris Lee Heisler at St. Ann Catholic Church in Plattsburg. They began their married life at the military base in Las Vegas until the war ended. Returning to Lathrop, they began farming, first on the Phillipson farm south of Lathrop, until they built a home just north of Lathrop in 1967 and lived there until moving to Oakridge. He first farmed with Louie Van Buren until 1964 and remained a farmer until he was 92 years old.

He served as the president of the Lathrop Board of Education and also served on the local Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Gene was a founding member of the Lathrop American Legion and served as the Grand Marshall for the Lathrop Friendship Festival and Plattsburg Fall Festival parades. He was a hard worker, dedicated to God, country, family, and community. No one had a bad word to say about Gene Grady. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten.

Gene was preceded in death

by his parents; wife, Doris Lee; daughter, JoLynn; and siblings, Jack Grady, Alma Mae Barry, and Betty Jo Daniels. He is survived by his son, Michael Allen Grady (Linda) of Derby, Kan., and their four children: Mendy (Chris Roberts) and their children, Alun and Cariad; Michael (Kathie) and their children, Hannah and Emelia; Dr. Melissa (Eric Bradshaw); and Matthew (Timili) and their children, Madilynn, Teagan and Wesley. Son, David Gene (Pamela) of Lathrop and their sons, Gabriel, Dr. Ryan, and his children, Declan and Caven; Shawn, and his son Chesney. Several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members also survive.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church in care of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 5, 2023, at First Christian Church in Lathrop. The family will receive friends beginning at 9 a.m., until service time at the church. Burial with full military honors will follow at Lathrop Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Lathrop (816) 740-4658. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com

Maurine Bodenhausen has long had the selfless heart of a volunteer, and after more than 20 years of service to the Plattsburg Food Pantry, she’s ready to call it a career. But before she could slip away, Reverend Douglas Goode presented Maurine with a plaque recognizing all of her hard work and dedication to the pantry.

Plattsburg Back to School Night Coming Up

The Plattsburg Fall Festival will once again be welcoming students “back to school” ahead of their return to the classroom. The festival committee will be hosting Back to School Night on Saturday, August 12, on Main Street in downtown Plattsburg.

There will be a “Movie on Main” for everyone to enjoy, plus a lot of free giveaways, including wristbands for the carnival at the Plattsburg Fall Festival this coming October.

Local businesses are welcome to donate or help with the

event.

Be sure to visit the Fall Festival on Facebook and keep an eye on The Leader for more details on the event. Here’s wishing a great school year to all of the students in Clinton County who are returning next month!

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nut Street in Plattsburg.

9:25 a.m.: Vehicle crash on SE PP Highway in Holt.

11:04 a.m.: Animal call on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

11:25 a.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.

1:36 p.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Holt.

1:43 p.m.: Careless and imprudent on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

2 p.m.: Missing person on SE 248th Street in Lathrop.

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3:52 p.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.

7:43 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on SE 248th Street in Clinton County.

Thursday, July 27

5:58 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

6:59 a.m.: Animal call on S. Oak in Plattsburg.

9:20 a.m.: Medical call on H Highway in Turney.

9:40 a.m.: Fire (smoke investiga-

tion) on Walnut in Plattsburg.

10 a.m.: Medical call on Pine Street in Lathrop.

1:23 p.m.: Medical call on B Highway in Edgerton.

2:41 p.m.: Commercial alarm on 33 Highway in Lathrop.

5:44 p.m.: Medical call on Field Street in Gower.

9:30 p.m.: Animal call on SE 240th Street in Clinton County.

MOVING SALE 1614 W. CONCORD DRIVE PLATTSBURG

August 5 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Miscellaneous household goods, including dining set, matching sofa and chair, sundry knick knacks, china and glass, etc. Many bargains.

Commander Ron Hardwick, on behalf of the Gower American Legion Members, would like to thank the community for their generous support of our monthly breakfast.

Please note - There will be NO breakfast on the last Saturday of July and August.

Fighting Drought in Mo.

HERMITAGE, Mo. – In the midst of drought, Missouri livestock producers face dwindling water supplies for their herds.

Few options remain for this year, but producers can explore resources from local, state and federal agencies for the future, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Terry Halleran.

Halleran says it is important to plan now since the application process for many programs can take six months or more.

“The issue at hand is not now, but what about next time? There will be another drought,” he says.

Parts of Missouri have experienced drought in 21 of the last 24 years, with backto-back droughts in 2022 and 2023.

“Spend your time and money wisely. Invest in things that will last a long

time, with essential improvements to your operation,” says Halleran. “There are numerous resources to help you manage risk and build resilience in the drought recovery process.”

U.S. Department of Agriculture Service Centers allow customers to access services of the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and USDA Rural Development from a single location. Find your county office at https://offices. sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/ app. The federal Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Missouri Soil and Water District programs DSP-3 and WQ-10 address water and fencing issues, says Halleran. Contact your local county soil and water conservation district or go to https://dnr.

mo.gov/water/hows-water/state-water/drought for more information.

Some local Farm Service Agency offices currently have programs for emergency water. These programs may include wells, waterlines and stock tanks. The Missouri Department of Conservation also has some programs for assistance. Emergency water supply resources from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources include locations of water access in conservation areas and a list of 25 boat launches where farmers can pump water into tanks for livestock needs.

Find more USDA disaster assistance information at https://www. drought.gov/drought-in-action/drought-relief-recovery-and-support.

Cattle Sales: Mondays @ 11 am

Sheep, Goat & Hog Sales: 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month @ 10 am

Special Cow Sales: 4th Friday of the month @ 6 pm

5 weigh cow buyers at every sale!

Very active weigh cow and bull market!

Open all day on Sundays to receive livestock!

Barn: 660-622-4214

Casey Flinn, Owner: 816-769-7532

Field Reps: Dwayne Penny: 816-506-2776

Utah Stulz: 660-334-0400

Bobby Morrison: 816-345-0518

Ben Peterson: 660-247-2759

Travis Gibson: 660-646-8337

Rick Tate: 660-734-1307

Sheep/Goats/Hog: Clark Allen: 660-973-6826

Find us on Facebook at Tina Livestock Market

Check out our market report on Cattle Market Mobile!

Check us out on our new website: www.tinalivestockmarket.com

answer – B. Three. The three holes in a bowling ball are used to adjust the fit of the ball to a player’s hand. The holes are usually located at the top of the ball and are used to insert fingers. The size and placement of the holes can be adjusted to fit the player’s hand and provide a comfortable grip. Additionally, the holes can be used to adjust the ball’s

weight distribution, which can affect its trajectory and rotation).

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Food for thought: “It isn’t the mountains ahead that wear you down. It’s the pebble in your shoe.” Muhammad Ali.

Talk to you next week!

Steve

Tinnen

stevetinnen@yahoo.com

Stop by the park’s overlook Sunday, Aug. 6, between 10 a.m. and noon to visit with park staff and discover a few new incredible insects.

Insects are incredible! They come in all shapes, sizes and colors, and do every kind of job you can imagine.

This program is free and open to the public. In the event of rain, it will be canceled.

Weston Bend State Park is located at 16600 Highway 45 North near Weston. For more information, call the park at 816-640-5443.

For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks. com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Steve Tinnen, Continued from Page A4

Liz Brooks, co-owner of the Plattsburg bowling alley and member of the Plattsburg License Office family.

The GoFundMe page for Little Elliott.

NOTICE OF TAX CERTIFICATE SALE

The following is a publication of lands and lots in Clinton County, Missouri upon which tax certificates are to be offered for sale at the Clinton County Courthouse beginning on the 4th Monday of August, the 28th day of 2023 at 10 o’clock a.m. and continuing from day to day indicated by the following publication by the undersigned according to the provisions of Section 140.170 R.S. of Missouri for 1978.

The lands and lots are to be sold under the description as listed and the amounts as shown due for each year represent the total amount of taxes, interest and costs, but not including the cost of this sale, which will be twenty-five cents more than the amount shown; and the certificate will be issued covering as much of said lands and lots as is necessary to discharge the total taxes, interest, and charges which are due thereon at the time of the sale.

A tax sale certificate does not mean you have a clear title and anyone purchasing must do a title search on each property before a collector’s deed is issued.

Anyone wanting to purchase a listed property must sign an affidavit in the collector’s office stating they do not owe any delinquent taxes. A non-resident of this state must have a Missouri resident as an appointed agent. Anyone who is interested in bidding may pre-register at the Collector’s office starting Monday, August 14th, 2023.

1506.113004006001.000

1506.113004006007.000 LOT 20 BLK 23 LAKE ARROW-

MCCLOUD WILIAM L 225 1506.113004007001.000

9 & 10 BLK 29 LAKE

CUELLAR JOSE(AKA JOSE

225 1506.113004008001.000

8,9,10,11 BLK 27 LAKE

1506.113004008003.000

SPEICHRINGER CYNTHIA & LENDESS

225 1506.113004010005.000

LOT 11&12 BLK 24 LAKE ARROWHEAD #2 ADV. .00 2019 217.44 2020 209.15 2021 122.11 2022 109.46

TOTAL 658.16 STR 13-54-31

CARTEE SCOTT W & KATHRYN L

225 1506.113004010017.000

LOT 30 BLK 24 LAKE ARROWHEAD #2

ADV. .00

2019 157.43 2020 155.12

2021 71.17 2022 64.21

TOTAL 447.93

STR 24-54-31

MARTIN JAMES R

218 1506.124001002027.000

LOT 27 BLK 1 LAKE ARROW-

HEAD #1

ADV. .00

2020 149.27 2021 63.73

2022 56.66 TOTAL 269.66

STR 24-54-31

HIGGS JAMES B & WILMA J

218 1506.124001003022.000

LOT 157 BLK 7 LAKE ARROW-

HEAD #1

ADV. .00

2020 156.18 2021 69.95

2022 62.05 TOTAL 288.18

MOZO

STR 24-54-31

5 BLK 72 LAKE ARROW-

1604.018004006009.000

26 BLK 71 LAKE ARROWHEAD #7

ADV. .00 2020 173.91 2021 88.98

2022 80.02 TOTAL 342.91

STR 18-54-30

DRAPER THOMAS J &/OR

225 1604.018004006016.000

LOT 33 BLK 71 LAKE ARROWHEAD #7

ADV. .00 2020 143.39 2021 60.16

2022 54.45 TOTAL 258.00

STR 18-54-30

NATIONAL DEV CO INC

225 1604.018004006021.000

BEG AT THE NW COR OF LT 1 B

LK 74, THENCE N ALONG E ROW

OF CANYON DRIVE TO THE SW

ADV. .00

2019 314.80 2020 296.78

2021 204.72 2022 182.81

TOTAL 999.11 STR 18-54-30

MILLER WANDA I

225 1604.018004006031.000

LOT 10 BLK 74 LAKE ARROW-

HEAD #7

ADV. .00

2020 458.10 2021 356.80

2022 317.87 TOTAL 1132.77

STR 18-54-30

MILLER WANDA & REID RO-

SANN & 225 1604.018004006032.000

LOT 11 BLK 74 LAKE ARROW-

BEST FLOYD R & VERLA M 225 1604.018004006033.000

LOT 12 BLK 74 LAKE ARROWHEA

SMITH STUART S 225 1604.018004006052.000

LOT 9 BLK 71 LAKE ARROW-

#7

SOUTHERN JOHN E & BAR-

BARA J 225 1604.018004007009.000

LOT 25 BLK 74 LAKE ARROW-

#7

143.39 2021 60.16

2022 54.45 TOTAL 553.07 STR 18-54-30

RUTH I WAYMAN

1604.018004007010.000

26 BLK 74 LAKE ARROWHEA

1604.019001002002.000

GALATAS PAUL

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

*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO

LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-3582682

PAYING $75/ACRE

FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider any size and location. 816-787-4006

Korneman Forestry Services, LLC For All Your Forestry Needs! Brush Mulching, CRP Mowing, UTV, Horse, Walking Trails, Tree Pulling, Side Tree Trimming, Roadside Maintenance, Field Edge

1604.019002002015.000

LOT 14 BLOCK 50 LAKE ARROWHEAD #4

ADV. .00

2017 174.85 2018 165.56

2019

2021 67.84 2022

TOTAL 778.90

STR 19-54-30

NATIONAL DEV CO INC

218 1604.019002006089.000

BEG NE COR OF LOT 69 BLK

50, THENCE E 189.41’, THENCE

SW125.36’, THENCE SE TO RO

ADV. .00

2019 90.38 2020 94.75

2021 14.15 2022 13.53

TOTAL 212.81

STR 19-54-30

NATIONAL DEV CO INC

218 1604.019002006096.000

BEG AT THE SE COR OF LOT

66 BLK 50, THENCE SE TO NE

COR OF LOT 92 BLK 50,

THENCE

ADV. .00

2019 127.94 2020 128.32

2021 44.65 2022 40.05

TOTAL 340.96

STR 19-54-30

BUTZBACH HERB

218 1604.019002008011.000

LOT 298 BLOCK 17 LAKE AR-

ROWHEAD #1

ADV. .00

2019 156.55

I,

above set forth.

Michele Wells, Collector of Revenue Clinton County, Plattsburg MO (7/20, 7/27, 8/3/23)

Cleanup, Discing For Food Plots. 816-7244395

Kingsville Livestock Auction. Located 45 miles SE of Kansas City, MO. On 58 Hwy. East of Modern. 816.597.3331. www.kingsvillelivestock.com 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

Summers Crop Services, LLC in Lathrop. Fertilizer & lime applications. Call Curtis Summers for a free quote. 816564-7116, fwda

FOR RENT

Sunnyview Apartments is taking appli-

cations 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.

For Lease. Hale, Mo. 2 studio apartments. Back ground check required. Utilities included. 1st month rent and deposit. No Pets. Available now. 660-645-2269 or 660-645-2316

PUBLISHER’S NO-

TICE: “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

Pond pipe & pond valves, pressure tanks & water pumps. All your plumbing & hardware needs. Trenton

TRUSTEE’S SALE

Hardware, 901 Main, Trenton, 660-3593660

For Sale - Camper. Excellent condition. 2017 Hideout LHS 185. Sleeps 6. Galt. $9,500. 515-771-4020

IN RE: Cody Hays, A Single Person Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Cody Hays, A Single Person dated May 26, 2017 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Clinton County, Missouri as Instrument Number: 201701515 and modified by a Loan Modification Agreement recorded September 3, 2021 as Instrument Number 202103471 and further modified by a Loan Modification Agreement recorded November 22, 2022 as Instrument Number 202203732 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Monday, August 14, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 12:50 PM), at the West Front Door of the Court House, City of Plattsburg, County of Clinton, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Clinton County, State of Missouri, to wit:

LOT FIFTEEN (15) AND THE SOUTH FORTY (40) FEET OF LOT SIXTEEN (16), BLOCK FOURTEEN (14), IN THE TOWN (NOW CITY) OF TRIMBLE, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI.

to satisfy said debt and costs.

MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 215315.081423.432440 FC

NOTICE

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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.)

TURNEY

For Sale - 32 Gallon fuel transfer tank with electric pump. Mounting hardware included. 2 years old. $550.00 Call (816)528-4534 or (816) 679-5336. No Texting.

Moving Sale 1614 W. Concord Drive, Plattsburg. August 5th 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Misc. household goods, including dining set, matching sofa and chair, sundry knick knacks, china and glass, etc. Many bargains.

For Sale - 28ft 2005 Rockwood by Forest river gooseneck camper, and a 17ft 2007 Surveyor pull camper. Call 816617-3372

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 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-3594100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter.ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf

HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS

Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO.

New To Medicare or Want To Compare

Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-2891935 or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different"

NOTICES

THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP 1736 East 9th St. 359-3313.

Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol –CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE –Mastercraft and Yokohama tires. Tdtf

Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equip-

ment. www.tlauto supply.com

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

North Central Missouri College is seeking part-time, temporary, summer maintenance workers. Work includes mowing, trimming, landscaping, painting, and basic repairs. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

SERVICES

H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, ga-

TRUSTEE’S SALE

rages & decks and pole barns * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing * Backhoe & Bobcat work * New water & sewer lines. Kale HoerrmannOwner, 30 years experience – 660-9530724.

*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.

Carquest Auto Parts

T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268, tlautosupply.com Monday-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12.

PAGE TREE SERV-

ICE Jeff Page 660359-3699-shop, 660-359-2202home. Serving the entire Green Hills

IN RE: Jeff L. Reece And Russanne R. Reece, Husband and Wife, Their Heirs and Assigns Trustee’s Sale:

For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Jeff L. Reece And Russanne R. Reece, Husband and Wife, Their Heirs and Assigns dated January 31, 2012 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Clinton County, Missouri in Book 2012, Page 329 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Monday, August 28, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 12:50 PM), at the West Front Door of the Court House, City of Plattsburg, County of Clinton, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Clinton County, State of Missouri, to wit:

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:

ALL OF LOT TWENTY-FOUR (24), TIMBER CREEK ESTATES PHASE 2, A SUBDIVISION IN CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. AND

A TRACT OF LAND SITUATE IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION THIRTEEN (13), TOWNSHIP FIFTY-FOUR (54) NORTH, RANGE THIRTY-ONE (31) WEST, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION THIRTEEN (13), TOWNSHIP FIFTY-FOUR (54) NORTH, RANGE THIRTY-ONE (31) WEST, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI; THENCE WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION NORTH 89 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST, 1321.69 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TIMBER CREEK ESTATES PHASE 2; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF TIMBER CREEK ESTATES

PHASE 2, SOUTH 01 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST, 940.70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT TWENTY-FOUR (24) TIMBER CREEK ESTATES PHASE 2; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID LINE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST, 296.33 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING FROM SAID LINE NORTH 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST, 10.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST, 296.33 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST, 10.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. to satisfy said debt and costs.

MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005

(636) 537-0110

File No: 212434.082823.433263 FC

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

PUBLISH ON: August 3,

Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 75’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates!

JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660-

684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation.

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.

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, 660-6846404

PUBLIC NOTICES

Because The People Must Know

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that the Special August Election has been called and will be held at specific precincts of said County of Clinton. Those specific polls will be open between the hours of 6 o’clock in the morning until 7 o’clock in the evening on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The ballot for the Election shall be in substantially the following format.

POLLING locations are as follows:

East Buchanan C-1 School District will vote at: Gower Fire Station 407 N. 169 Highway Gower, MO 64454

Stewartsville C-2 School District will vote at: Clinton County Clerk’s office 207 N. Main St. Room 103 Plattsburg, MO 64477

Kearney R-1 School District will vote at: Holt Fire Station 260 N 33 Highway Holt, MO 64048

I, David Woody, Local Election Authority and Clerk of the County Commission, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct list of the issues, the polling places for each precinct and the hours during which the polling places will be open.

IN TESTIMONY Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the said County Commission. Done in my office in Plattsburg, Missouri this 18th day of July, 2023.

/s/ David Woody Clinton County Clerk Local Election Authority (7/27, 8/3/23)

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.

Offutt, Offutt & Associates Auction Service. Land, farm, and Home. Free Appraisals. Cameron, MO. 816-724-3214

Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800425-0976 or 4856611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat

Pumps. Over 25 years experience.

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

Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.mid-

states.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.

LAUHOFF JEW-

ELRY Downtown

Chillicothe620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday

9:00-5:30, Saturday

9:00-1:00. 660-6463504 www.lauhoffjewelry. com

BUY - SELLTRADE -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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Lathrop Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Betty Brazelton Community Center at the Lathrop City Hall. The purpose of the hearing is to allow public participation in considering the request for approval of a preliminary plat joining two tracts of land located on North Street, (116 Highway). The description of the property is as follows:

ALL OF LOT 6 AND 7 OF LARIAT HEIGHTS, A SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OFFICE AS DOCUMENT NO. PCA-612, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LATHROP, COUNTY OF CLINTON, STATE OF MISSOURI, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY JASON R. LOADER, PS 1462 ON MAY 1, 2023 AS FOLLOWS: ALL BEARINGS HEREIN ARE NAD1983{2011) MISSOURI

STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM WEST ZONE 2403 GRID BEARINGS; BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6; THENCE ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 6, N 00°11'15" W 250.13 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6; THENCE ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6, N 89°55'57" E 200.35 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 7; THENCE ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT

7, N 89°55'46" E 200.03 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 7; THENCE ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT

7, S 00°08'05" E 250.09 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 7; THENCE ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT

7, S 89°56'30" W 200.26 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 7 AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6; THENCE ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6, S 89°54'34" W 199.89 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINS 2.30 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

(8/3/23)

PUBLIC NOTICE

LATHROP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

There will be a public hearing before the Lathrop Fire Protection District at it's office at the Fire Station on the 15th day of August, 2023, at 7:00 pm at which time citizens may be heard on the property tax rate proposed to be set by the Lathrop Fire Protection District. The following information is provided pursuant to RsMo67.110:

CLINTON COUNTY ASSESSED VALUATION

WANTED

Old oak color grand piano doesn’t need to work just need shell for art project will haul away for free. Call 816-6040563 thank you.

RUMMAGE SALE

Inside Sale - First Christian Church of Chillicothe. 900 Jackson Street. August 4th 2pm-6pm and August 5th 8am2pm. Household items, Hallmark ornaments, baked goods, and more.

Huge Multi Family Garage Sale! 319 SW 52nd Ave, Trenton. Friday August 4th 8am-4pm and

Saturday August 5th 8am-2pm. Lots and lots of nice stuff. Too much to list. Free Lemonade. Rain or shine.

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

PUBLIC HEARING

at 816-248-3091

*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-3582682

PAYING $75/ACRE

FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider any size and location. 816-787-4006

Korneman Forestry Services, LLC For All Your Forestry Needs! Brush Mulching, CRP Mowing, UTV, Horse, Walking

There will be a public hearing before the Board of Directors of the Tri-County Ambulance District at 1703 W. Hwy 116, Plattsburg, MO 64477at 5:30 p.m. on August 15, 2023 at which time citizens may be heard on the property tax rate proposed to be set by the TriCounty Ambulance District for the 2023 tax year.

Trails, Tree Pulling, Side Tree Trimming, Roadside Maintenance, Field Edge Cleanup, Discing For Food Plots. 816-7244395

FOR RENT

For Lease. Hale, Mo. 2 studio apartments. Back ground check required. Utilities included. 1st month rent and deposit. No Pets. Available now. 660-645-2269 or 660-645-2316

FOR SALE

Pond pipe & pond valves, pressure tanks & water pumps. All your plumbing & hardware needs. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, Trenton, 660-3593660

For Sale - Camper. Excellent condition. 2017 Hideout LHS 185. Sleeps 6. Galt. $9,500. 515-771-4020

For Sale - 32 Gallon fuel transfer tank with electric pump. Mounting hardware included. 2 years old. $550.00 Call (816)528-4534 or (816) 679-5336. No Texting.

china and glass, etc. Many bargains.

For Sale - 28ft 2005 Rockwood by Forest river gooseneck camper, and a 17ft 2007 Surveyor pull camper. Call 816617-3372

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 North Central Missouri College is seeking part-time, temporary, summer maintenance workers. Work includes mowing, trimming, landscaping, painting, and basic repairs. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

SERVICES

The 35 cents rate will be subject to a mandatory 50% sales tax rollback formula in 321.552 RsMo. Rollback amount is yet to be determined.

Moving Sale 1614 W. Concord Drive, Plattsburg. August 5th 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Misc. household goods, including dining set, matching sofa and chair, sundry knick knacks,

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Lathrop Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Betty Brazelton Community Center at the Lathrop City Hall. The purpose of the hearing is to allow public participation in considering the request for approval of a preliminary plat splitting a tract of land located on Russell Street. The description of the property is as follows:

Lot 13 in Whitcomb's Subdivision of Lots 14 and 16, in Block 36, in the City of Lathrop, Clinton County, Missouri.

Tract One - A tract of land located in Lot 13 of Whitcomb's Subdivision of Lots 14 & 16 in Block 36 in the City of Lathrop, Clinton County Missouri and being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at a bar & cap (PLS 2131) found at the Northeast Corner of said Lot 13; thence S 00° 40'49" W, along the East line of said Lot 13, a distance of 48.74 feet to a set bar & cap (PLS 2005000080); thence S 88°56'43" W, a distance of 38.83 feet to the East end of a Party Wall (common wall) between two town homes; thence continuing S 88° 56'43" W, along said Party Wall, a distance of 54.5 feet to the West end of said Pary Wall; thence continuing S 88° 56'43" W, a distance of 46.94 feet to a bar & cap (PLS 2005000080) set on the West line of said Lot 13; thence N 00°38'31" E, along the West line of said Lot 13, a distance of 50.19 feet to a bar & cap (PLS 2005000080) set at the Northwest Corner of said Lot 13; thence N 89° 32'10" E, along the North line of said Lot 13, a distance of 140.26 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.

The above-described tract of land is in accordance with a survey signed by Richard T. Hattesohl, PLS on July 30, 2023 and contains 6936.20 square feet or 0.159 acres more or less and is subject to any recorded and un-recorded rights-of-ways and easements.

Tract Two - A tract of land located in Lot 13 of Whitcomb's Subdivision of Lots 14 & 16 in Block 36 in the City of Lathrop, Clinton County Missouri and being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at a bar & cap (PLS 2131) found at the Southwest Corner of said Lot 13; thence N 00°38'31" E, along the West line of said Lot 13, a distance of 46.01 feet to a set bar & cap (PLS 2005000080); thence N 88°56'43" E, a distance of 46.94 feet to the West end of a Party Wall (common wall) between two townhomes; thence continuing N 88° 56'43" E, along said Party Wall, a distance of 54.5 feet to the East end of said Party Wall; thence continuing N 88°56'43" E, along said Party Wall, a distance of 38.83 feet to a bar & cap (PLS 2005000080) set on the East line of said Lot 13; thence S 00° 40'49" W, along the East line of said Lot 13, a distance of 47.46 feet to a 1/2" bar (PLS 2131) found at the Southeast Corner of said Lot 13; thence S 89°32'10" W, along the South line of said Lot 13, a distance of 140.2 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above-described tract of land is in accordance with a survey signed by Richard T. Hattesohl, PLS on July 30, 2023 and contains 6551.45 square feet or 0.150 acres more or less and is subject to any recorded and un-recorded rights-of-ways and easements. (8/3/23)

H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks and pole barns * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing * Backhoe & Bobcat work * New water & sewer lines. Kale Hoerrmann - Owner, 30 years experience – 660-953-0724.

WANTED

Old oak color grand piano doesn’t need to work just need shell for art project will haul away for free. Call 816-6040563 thank you.

RUMMAGE SALE

Inside Sale - First Christian Church of Chillicothe. 900 Jackson Street. August 4th 2pm-6pm and August 5th 8am2pm. Household items, Hallmark ornaments, baked goods, and more.

Huge Multi Family Garage Sale! 319 SW 52nd Ave, Trenton. Friday August 4th 8am-4pm and Saturday August 5th 8am-2pm. Lots and lots of nice stuff. Too much to list. Free Lemonade. Rain or shine.

MoDOT roadwork in Northwest Missouri this week

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 July 31-Aug 6.

All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.

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. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

Andrew County

Interstate 29 – Pavement improvement and guardrail/ cable project from south of Business Route 71 to just south of Route O (Buchanan County) through late October 2023. Work will be completed overnight Sunday through Friday, 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. An 11.6-foot width restriction is in place. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.)

Atchison County

U.S. Route 136 – Resurfacing project from G Avenue to the Missouri River through November 2023. A 12-foot width restriction and 14-foot height restriction are in place. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.)

U.S. Route 136 – CLOSED at the Missouri River Bridge to Brownville, NE for a bridge repair project and at the Napier Sub railroad

crossing in Phelps City for pavement improvements through mid-August. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.)

Buchanan County

I-29 – Pavement improvement and guardrail/cable project from south of Business Route 71 (Andrew County) to just south of Route O through late October 2023. Work will be completed overnight Sunday through Friday, 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place.

(Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.)

Route Y – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at both the south and north Bee Creek bridges through December. A signed detour is in place. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) More info: https://www.modot. org/buchanan-county-routey-bee-creek-bridge-replacements

I-229 – CLOSED southbound for a bridge rehabilitation project from Sixth and Atchison streets to Lake Boulevard through December. A signed detour is in place. (Contractor: Comanche Construction, Inc.)

More info: https://www. modot.org/buchanan-county-i-229-bridge-rehabilitation-project-6th-atchison-streets

I-229 – CLOSED northbound until further notice, from the Edmond Street ramp to the Felix Street ramp.

Route 116 – Permit/utility work from Route M to Fenton Road, July 31.

Route 752 (Hyde Park Avenue) – Permit/sidewalk work eastbound from 3rd Street to 7th Street, July 24-Sept. 15. Road will be narrowed to

one lane around-the-clock.

I-229 – Concrete replacement southbound from I-29 to 22nd Street, July 31-Aug. 3.

Route KK – Permit/utility work on U.S. Route 59, July 31-Aug. 31.

U.S. Route 169 (South Belt Hwy) – Permit/signal work northbound at Picket Road, Aug. 2-11, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The road will be narrowed to one lane daily.

U.S. Route 169 – Drainage work from I-29 to Route E, July 31-Aug. 3.

Caldwell County

Route 13 – CLOSED from Mill Creek Drive to Route P for the first stage of a resurfacing project from the south city limits of Hamilton to just north of Route HH in Kingston through December 2023. The project will be broken up into three stages with a signed detour in place. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) https://www. modot.org/13-pavement-resurfacing-caldwell-and-daviess

Route 13 – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Route 13 bridge over U.S. Route 36 in Hamilton through early August. (Contractor: Capitol Paving and Construction LLC.) https:// www.modot.org/13-pavement-resurfacing-caldwell-and-daviess

Carroll County

U.S. Route 24 – Bridge rehabilitation projects:

S. Route 24 over BNSF Railroad just east of the U.S. Route 65 interchange through August.

S. Route 24 over Little Wakenda Creek east of Carrollton through August. Chariton County

Route D – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Clarks Creek Bridge through mid-October. (Contractor: Lehman Construction and Wilson & Company)*2

Route P – Pavement repairs from the Macon County Line to Falcon Road, July 31 – Aug. 3. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place.

Clinton County

Route NN – Pothole patching from Route VV to Route 33, July 31.

Gentry County

Route YY – CLOSED until further notice at the Bear Creek Bridge due to deterioration. This bridge is included in a replacement project scheduled to be a part of the September 2023 letting for contractor bids. https://www.modot.org/ atchison-and-gentry-counties-bridge-replacements

U.S. Route 136 – Resurfacing project from U.S. Route 169 to Route J (Nodaway County) through mid-August. A 12-foot width restriction is in place. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.)

Route E – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Walnut Fork Bridge through August. (Contractor: North Central Bridge, LLC.) More info: https:// www.modot.org/gentrycounty-route-e-walnut-forkbridge-replacement-project

Route T – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Brushy Creek Bridge through October. (Contractor: Lehman Construction and Wilson & Company) *2

Route T – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Fitzgerald Creek Bridge through mid-Novem-

ber. (Contractor: Lehman Construction and Wilson & Company)*2

Grundy County

Route 6 – Intersection improvement project at Routes 146 and W through early October. Traffic will be narrowed to one lane with temporary traffic signals directing motorists. Access to/from Route W will be closed. A 12-foot width restriction is in place. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.)

Route A – CLOSED in 2-mile segments for a resurfacing project from U.S. Route 136 (Mercer County) to U.S. Route 65 through Aug 2. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.)

Harrison County

Route D – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project the Ames Creek Bridge, west of Bethany, through early October. (Contractor: Lehman Construction and Wilson & Company) *2

U.S. Route 169 – Bridge maintenance at the bridge over Big Creek, July 31Aug. 3, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. The bridge will be narrowed to one lane with temporary traffic signals.

Route V – CLOSED in 2-mile segments for a resurfacing project Aug. 4-14.

(Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.)

Holt County

U.S. Route 159 – Pavement improvement and flood remediation project from the Missouri River near Rulo, Nebraska, to the Little Tarkio Creek near Fortescue through November 2023.

(Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.)

Linn County

Route MM – Sidewalk improvements from 7th Street (Route MM) to Alonzo Avenue (Route O) through mid-August.

Livingston County

Route D – CLOSED until further notice at the Rattlesnake Creek Bridge due to deterioration. This bridge is included in the Northwest Bridge Bundle which is scheduled to be in the December 2023 letting for contractor bids. https://www.modot.org/ northwest-missouri-design-build-bridge-bundle.

Route C – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the bridge over Shoal Creek, north of Route DD, through August. (Contractor: L.G. Barcus and Sons, Inc.) https://www.modot. org/livingston-county-routec-shoal-creek-bridge-replacement

Nodaway County

U.S. Route 136 – Resurfacing project from Route J to U.S. Route 169 (Nodaway County) through mid-August. A 12-foot width restriction is in place. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.)

Route N – CLOSED for culvert replacements from Route VV to Route M, July 31-Aug. 3, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Route TT – CLOSED for a sealing operation from Route A to 330th Street, Aug. 2, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Route ZZ – CLOSED for a sealing operation from Route A to Route V, Aug. 3, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New drought threat to livestock

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists are getting reports of illness and death in cows and small ruminants that may have ingested perilla mint.

Perilla mint, a toxic summer annual, is also known as rattlesnake weed, purple mint and beefsteak plant.

Most healthy animals will eat around perilla mint if other, more palatable feed is available, says University of Missouri Extension veterinary toxicologist Tim Evans.

But when pastures are thin and overgrazed, hungry cows and ruminants will eat what they can.

MU Extension livestock specialist Elizabeth Picking in south-central Missouri says she saw suspected perilla mint poisoning of young doe goats in her

area recently. Specialists in southwestern Missouri also have received unconfirmed reports of cattle poisoning.

Picking says that, in her experience, poisoning appears more prevalent in younger animals that have not had time to learn safe grazing behaviors from their mothers.

The best time to control perilla mint with broadleaf herbicides is before seed heads develop, says MU Extension weed scientist Kevin Bradley.

“But, overall, the plant is fairly easy to control with some common prepackaged pasture herbicide mixtures like Grazon P+D, GrazonNext, WeedMaster or other generic products that contain the active ingredients 2,4-D, dicamba, picloram or aminopyralid,” he says.

Even 2,4-D alone at 1 quart per acre will provide

good control of perilla mint, Bradley says. He notes that plants that have seed heads present at the time of herbicide application can still be controlled, but the control will likely be reduced. It may be too late to prevent seed production from occurring by that time.

Perilla mint grows 2-4 feet tall in shaded, damp areas, often massed along fence rows and the edges of woods. Perilla mint has a purplish tint, and the stems are square. Its serrated leaves grow opposite one another, and it smells minty.

Every part of the plant is poisonous. It is reported to be most toxic when flowering and potentially remains toxic even after it is killed by herbicides or dried in hay.

Unless complicated by pre-existing diseases, mild to moderate breathing difficulty occurs several days

before the onset of more serious signs. Symptoms may improve when animals are removed from infected pastures or given treatments recommended by their local veterinarian.

Signs of acute respiratory distress caused by perilla mint poisoning include sudden, severe shallow panting, says Evans.

Animals may try to breathe with their mouths open and head and neck extended as they try to get more air. They may stick their tongues out and their mouths may foam. Take care when approaching affected livestock, as these animals may become aggressive, and they can die if stressed too much, says Evans.

Animals other than cows may be susceptible to perilla mint poisoning, but most cases seen by Evans involve cattle.