The Leader • 5-11-23

LEADER CLINTON COUNTY

| “Covers Clinton County Like Dew ”

LATHROP SCHOOLS

Building cleared after bomb threat at high school

Law enforcement and school officials in Lathrop have been working to ensure the safety of students at Lathrop High School after a bomb threat was discovered in the building last week.

Lathrop Police Chief Dave Spieser said that a juvenile suspect was questioned last Friday and confessed to the second of two messages etched into the bathroom wall at LHS. Both messages threatened to blow up the high school on Tuesday (presumably Tuesday,

May 9), the second appearing after the first had been patched.

Chief Speiser said the suspect was identified through surveillance footage on Friday, adding that information in the case is being turned over to the Clinton County Prosecuting Attorney’s office for

possible felony charges. The juvenile will not be returning to school. In response to the threat, Lathrop High School was searched for explosives on Monday and cleared in an hour-long operation, the chief said. Four K9 units from the Kan-

PLATTSBURG

Council holds May meeting

The Plattsburg City Council gathered on Monday, May 8, for its regular monthly meeting at Plattsburg City Hall.

During public participation, resident C. Darrell Wolf spoke to the council about a fire that happened in his yard last month. He said it came near several structures and it could have turned out worse if not for the quick response of emergency personnel, including Plattsburg Police Sgt. Ryan Jensen and members of the Clinton County Sheriff’s

Planning and Zoning, Continued from

The Footes were asking to add additional primitive campsites, and packaged beer and wine sales to their business. This area is currently zoned C-2. The Footes operate a kayak and canoe rental and transportation service to several different locations above Smithville Lake for floaters. There would be five people per campsite with basically the same rules applying to this location as with the camping at Smithville.

There were five certified letters sent to surrounding property owners. Four of those receiving letters attended and spoke out against

this request. The reasons for opposition included traffic concerns, liquor sales in general, and maintaining quiet country living. After listening to both sides, the commission members discussed the issue at hand and chose to put conditions on the special use permit. The permit will be reviewed after 18 months and the rules that Smithville Lake currently has in place for camping would also apply to this business.

The commission voted 5-2 to approve this request and sent it to the Clinton County Commissioners for a final decision.

Plattsburg City Council,

Department and fire departments from Lathrop, Gower and Holt.

Noticeably, the Plattsburg Fire Protection District was unable to respond, despite the incident happening in Plattsburg. Though the fire department isn’t part of the municipality, Alderman Ken Tongue (who is a member of the Plattsburg Fire Protection District’s board) said that the district has struggled to find staffers and volunteers, and unfortunately, no one was available at the time of the fire.

Tongue added that the fire district board would be having a meeting the following night.

Sherri Shatto with the Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce spoke to the council, giving an update on the chamber’s recent efforts. She said the chamber is working on a two-sided “Welcome to Plattsburg” sign and display board near the ShowMe Real Estate office on the west side of town on Clay

Avenue (116 Highway) and has allocated some funding for the project. She said the chamber has worked with the Clinton County Master Gardeners on the foliage downtown, that the springthemed light pole banners will be installed soon, and that the chamber is looking at ways to help bolster the Community Courtyard, which continues to serve as a beneficial event center and gathering space for the town. She also thanked Alderman Tracy Pincus for being so active in the chamber.

Unfortunately, she also reported that a recent bicycle race that previously used Plattsburg as a midway stopping point moved that designation to Lathrop because of the uncertainty and tension surrounding the alleyway west of Main Street between Broadway and Locust.

Terry Wood with the Clinton County Historical Society thanked the council and city for its support in recognizing the former Jef-

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The second public hearing was a request by Sur-Ag, LLC, of Forest City, Mo., for the rezoning of five acres to M-2 (heavy industrial) for the purpose of operating an anhydrous ammonia filling and storage station.

The property is located on the east side of N.W. County Lane Rd., north of 116 Highway, south of NW Plotsky Rd., near Plattsburg, Mo. There were five certified letters sent to adjoining property owners within 1,000 feet of the location.

Three letter recipients attended the hearing, with an additional four citizens in attendance who had not re-

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ferson Highway, which once ran through Plattsburg as it ran from New Orleans to Canada (earning it the nickname, Pines to Palms Highway). He said that Plattsburg has earned national praise for its promotion of the historic route, and added that they hope to establish designation signs along the former roadway throughout the county.

Also during the meeting on Monday, the council certified the results of the April election and three alderman – Clyde May, Ken Tongue and Sue Malone – took the office for new terms.

Before moving on to the evening’s business, Pincus said she doesn’t want the council or city officials to forget about two pressing issues. The first is the dangerous curb on Main Street on the west side of the road between Broadway and Locust, which has an awkward step that has resulted in pedestrian falls, and the second is the establishment of pub-

ceived letters. Most of those attending were against this request, with one wanting more information. Bryce Roberts, representing SurAg, LLC, spoke to the commission regarding the request and answered questions from board members.

Those attending that opposed this request included J.P. Cradic, Curtis Cradic, Debbi Cradic, Jennifer Thoman, James Lewis, and Rowland Gengelbach. Reasons for the opposition included semi trucks using County Lane Road, dust, safety regulations for the tanks, a lack of personnel on site full-time, security

of the site, and more. It was also mentioned that land just north of this area could potentially be used for another housing development.

Mr. Roberts was asked about the concerns and responded to each question, citing state and federal regulations concerning safety of tanks and more. It was also stated that health concerns were the responsibility of the Clinton County Health Director.

After over an hour of citizens voicing concerns and discussion by the board members after the public hearing was closed, the commission voted 5-1-1 to

approve this request, and send it to the Clinton County Commissioners for their final decision. The only member voting to abstain was newly appointed member Kent Rider of Concord Township, who was recently appointed to replace Michael Gassman, who resigned earlier this year.

With no further business on the commission’s agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m. The next zoning hearings are scheduled for June 1.

lic bathrooms downtown, which the city has pinpointed as a priority project.

Malone also mentioned that the new blinking red lights at the stop signs at Broadway and Main Street seem to be ineffective. City Administrator Chase Waggoner agreed and said that these lights were an attempt to draw attention to the stops without spending too much money, adding that there are stronger-yet-costlier options that could solve the problem.

During the business section of the meeting, the council passed several resolutions and bills. They include:

• A service agreement with the Plattsburg Senior Center outlining the city’s annual $5,000 allocation to the organization to provide nutrition and services to senior citizens and disabled residents.

• An ordinance vacating a city alley running from North Street to South Street

that the city hasn’t maintained for some time. Nearby property owners have requested that the city vacate the alley and are willing to maintain the land.

• An ordinance entering the city’s zoning regulations into the city code, which will allow the police department to issue a citation when they come across a violation.

• An ordinance amending the city code defining the improper display of license plates for better enforcement.

• An ordinance authorizing the sale of a small, city-owned lot on W. Bureau Street which is about one-twentieth of an acre.

• An ordinance vacating an unneeded utility easement on property on Reed Lane outside of the city in Clinton County.

• An ordinance adopting an official list of stop signs in the city, as required by state statutes.

• A resolution adopting a merit-based classified per-

sonnel system for the city.

Under new business, Waggoner presented several traffic-related proposals the city might soon consider, including increasing the speed limit on Railroad Street from 15 mph to 25 mph, changing the intersection of Locust and Second Street from a four-way stop to a two-way stop (with traffic on Locust not stopping) and prohibiting parking on one side of Grogan Street. Alderman Clyde May also mentioned that a resident spoke to him about speeding on a straight section of Valley View and what can be done to mitigate it.

Some upcoming important dates include the Wine Stroll on May 20 and the community clean-up on Thursday, May 11. The next meeting of the Plattsburg City Council is scheduled for June 12.

Assistant to the Location Manager

United Cooperatives, Inc. located in Plattsburg, MO is looking for a fulltime Assistant to the Location Manager. Reporting to the Plattsburg Location Manager, you will be selling retail fertilizers, chemicals, feed and other farm supply products and services, plus managing our location grain bank and feed mill. The successful candidate will have great people skills, software skills and a passion for new business development. You must be able to work in a team and listen to direction. You will be responsible for running the counter and waiting on customers every day.

A Class A CDL is preferred, but the company will train the right person and qualify the individual to obtain the proper license and endorsements. The individual must be willing to both work indoors and outdoors in all weather and driving conditions. Apply via email to unitedcoopgm@gmail.com. Benefits include: 40 hours per week, overtime opportunities, paid time off, company sponsored 401K & retirement, Health/dental/vision insurance.

Clinton County Sheriff’s Department’s Weekly Activity Report

Friday, April 28

7:58 a.m.: Animal call on 69 Highway in Lathrop.

8:31 a.m.: Medical call on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

9:10 a.m.: Controlled fire on Reservoir in Plattsburg.

10:24 a.m.: Animal call in Lathrop.

12:25 p.m.: Animal call on S. Main Street in Plattsburg.

1:31 p.m.: Controlled fire on Downing in Kearney.

2:30 p.m.: Controlled fire in Turney.

3:27 p.m.: Motorist assist on I-35 in Clinton County.

4:57 p.m.: Smoke investigation on I-35 in Clinton County.

5:57 p.m.: Residential alarm on SW 208th in Trimble.

8:07 p.m.: Medical call on SE Sunset Lane in Holt.

8:19 p.m.: Natural cover fire on SE PP Highway in Holt.

8:55 p.m.: Natural cover fire on Whitney Avenue in Gower.

Saturday, April 29

6:35 a.m.: Animal call on SE Haynesville in Holt.

8:13 a.m.: Controlled fire on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

9:03 a.m.: Motorist assist on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

9:29 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on 169 Highway in Trimble.

10:14 a.m.: Trespassing in progress on NE 352nd in Osborn.

10:24 a.m.: Controlled burn on Elm Street in Lathrop.

10:28 a.m.: Animal call on SE

J Highway in Clinton County.

10:35 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

12:23 p.m.: Fire on 33 Highway in Holt.

12:46 p.m.: Animal call on SE

J Highway in Clinton County.

12:49 p.m.: Missing person on Hallar in Gower.

1:14 p.m.: Vehicle crash on

116 Highway in Lathrop.

1:29 p.m.: Medical call on

169 Highway in Gower.

1:33 p.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Clinton County.

1:46 p.m.: Medical call on Buchanan Avenue in Edgerton.

2:41 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

3:41 p.m.: Animal call on W. Maple in Plattsburg.

5:41 p.m.: Vehicle on Arrowhead Drive in Lathrop.

7:49 p.m.: Medical call on NW 356th in Stewartsville.

9:16 p.m.: Animal call on SE

V Highway in Clinton County.

10:20 p.m.: Domestic in progress on Wesleyan Court in Cameron.

Sunday, April 30

5:34 a.m.: Disturbance (not in progress) on Railroad Circle in Lathrop.

7:15 a.m.: Animal call on J Highway in Clinton County.

7:53 a.m.: Animal call on I-35 in Clinton County.

11:12 a.m.: Medical call on NE 272nd in Lathrop.

3:30 p.m.: Debris in roadway on I-35 in Cameron.

4:55 p.m.: Vehicle fire on Shanks Road in Holt.

8:18 p.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.

8:29 p.m.: Animal call on SE Haynesville in Holt.

9:39 p.m.: Medical call on SE Pin Oak Drive in Holt.

10:42 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

Monday, May 1

1:17 a.m.: Domestic call on N. Main in Plattsburg.

7:35 a.m.: Medical call on NW 312th Street in Stewartsville.

8:35 a.m.: Medical call on SE PP Highway in Holt.

9:53 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle on SE Downing in Holt.

10:56 a.m.: Animal call on East Street in Lathrop.

11:15 a.m.: Medical call (traumatic injury) on NE Witt Road in Cameron.

12:19 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on NW 305th Street in Plattsburg.

1:28 p.m.: Medical call on Dykes Lane in Holt.

2:59 p.m.: Medical call on Kennedy in Gower.

3:29 p.m.: Medical call on Walnut Place in Holt.

3:32 p.m.: Trespassing on Dewey in Plattsburg.

5:03 p.m.: Natural cover fire on SE Widtson in Agency.

6:05 p.m.: Assault in progress on W. Clay in Plattsburg.

6:14 p.m.: Medical call on W. Clay in Plattsburg.

Tuesday, May 2

6:38 a.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Holt.

8:07 a.m.: Medical call on S. Birch Avenue in Plattsburg.

10:48 a.m.: Medical call (traumatic injury) on Dolinger Court in Trimble.

12:57 p.m.: Medical call on I-35 in Holt.

1 p.m.: Suspicious activity on Sycamore Circle in Plattsburg.

1:33 p.m.: Medical call on 69 Highway in Lawson.

2:13 p.m.: Medical call on Standiford Avenue in Edgerton.

5:28 p.m.: Vehicle fire on Prairie in Cameron.

8:11 p.m.: Natural cover fire on SE Oak Hollow in Holt.

8:45 p.m.: Controlled fire on Port Arthur in Trimble.

11:57 p.m.: Medical call on Kennedy in Gower.

Wednesday, May 3

2:36 a.m.: Motorist assists on I-35 in Clinton County.

2:58 a.m.: Medical call on SE Sunset in Holt.

5:10 a.m.: Residential alarm on NW Highway NN in Clinton County.

9:09 a.m.: Controlled fire on Center Street in Lathrop.

9:20 a.m.: Medical call on Valley View in Holt.

10:51 a.m.: Medical call on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

11:13 a.m.: Motorist assist on I-35 in Lathrop.

12:27 p.m.: Controlled fire on SE Piute Drive in Lathrop.

12:35 p.m.: Suspicious activity on J Highway in Clinton County.

1:09 p.m.: Natural cover fire on 169 in Clinton County.

1:38 p.m.: Natural cover fire on SW J Highway in Plattsburg.

2:07 p.m.: Vehicle fire on I-35 in Clinton County.

2:51 p.m.: Controlled fire on SW 253rd Street in Plattsburg.

3:12 p.m.: Medical on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

3:54 p.m.: Vehicle crash on W. Frost in Plattsburg.

3:55 p.m.: Controlled fire on CC Highway in Clinton County.

4:23 p.m.: Motorist assist on I-35 in Clinton County.

6:12 p.m: Natural cover fire on NE Estep Road in Cameron.

6:17 p.m.: Suspicious person in progress on NE 69 Highway in Cameron.

7:41 p.m.: Medical call on Platte Avenue in Edgerton.

10:29 p.m.: Controlled fire on SE Scott Road in Holt.

Thursday, May 4

4:14 a.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Holt.

8:03 a.m.: Animal call on S. Birch in Plattsburg.

11:43 a.m.: Controlled fire on Locust Street in Plattsburg.

11:56 a.m.: Animal call on NE 288th Street in Turney.

12:30 p.m.: Natural cover fire on Locust in Lathrop.

2:27 p.m.: Vehicle crash on Center Street in Lathrop.

3:05 p.m.: Residential alarm on N. 33 Highway in Plattsburg.

5:12 p.m.: Trespassing on E. 116 Highway in Lathrop.

7:11 p.m.: Medical call on W. Locust in Plattsburg.

8:06 p.m.: Medical call on SE Perren Road in Holt.

8:09 p.m.: Threat (not in progress) on Oak Street in Lathrop.

8:52 p.m.: Domestic in progress on Castile

Bomb Scare, Continued from Page A1

sas City Police Department and one from the ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms) were used. Students were also searched entering the high school on Tuesday.

In a letter to parents and patrons on Friday, May 5, Lathrop R-II Superintendent Chris Fine said the first threatening message on the bathroom wall was found the previous day and repaired, only for a similar message to appear Friday, using increased vulgarity. Fine went on to explain

that the district was working with local authorities on the matters and that the high school would be locked down from Friday afternoon until Tuesday morning when school resumed.

“It’s unfortunate that one of our students made a couple of bad decisions that got himself in a lot of trouble,” Fine told The Leader. “We’re thankful that a student reported the vandalism so that we could get on top of it early and for the students who gave

us tips and information that helped us narrow down the list of suspects. I’m thankful for the detective work of Mr. Bowers, who ultimately determined who the perpetrator was leading up to the confession. We’re also grateful for Chief Speiser, the LPD, the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department and the KCPD for their work on the case, securing our school building and keeping our kids safe. It takes a village and we’ve got a great one!”

Mothers hold a special place in our lives and hearts

You know you’re growin’ older when... You realize that a clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

Our mothers hold a special place of honor, and rightfully so. An exemplary example is my mother, Franc E. (Shewey) Tinnen. A true beauty, she was raised in a small 1860s farm home without indoor plumbing (yes, the outhouse was used as she grew up), with no air conditioning, on a small acreage farm on O Highway.

Oh, well, you get the picture. Her father, Elton ‘Buck’ Shewey, had planned on a boy with a first name of Frank. He and his wife, Irene, changed the name to Franc Elizabeth, thus making her name Franc E.

It was a unique (or some might say stubborn) way of naming their daughter.

She and my father, Skip, married early, on December 5, 1948. She was only 18 and he was 19.

My two brothers, Dave and Greg, and I were blessed to have been raised by her. Her love was without bounds, though her discipline was quick and needed often to corral us boisterous, full-oflife youngsters. There were times when we deserved our butts whipped, and when we deserved the punishment, she used one of our dad’s belts. In her household, whipping was an accepted way to handle punishment for bad behavior.

No, there were no bruises left on our backsides – what was left was the mark of being disobedient or disrespectful. And trust me, we deserved the punishment.

As quickly as the disci-

pline arrived, a welcomed hug and a kiss followed. Her positive response helped turn a bad situation into a tolerable correction. We knew the good times would quickly return.

When someone asked for her opinion, she was frank and to the point. She oftentimes penned a column entitled ‘Being Franc.” She framed the situation in black and white terms.

She attended nearly every important event as we grew up. It didn’t make any difference how busy she was; she made the effort to be there for us, rain or shine, with plenty

of bone-chilling days at track meets and football games.

Mother’s Day celebrations were special. For at least a few hours, she got the well-deserved glory. Her passing on May 8, 1993, from a brain aneurysm, was a devastating loss to us Tinnens, and so many other friends and family. They, too, enjoyed her and could count on her love and straightforward attitude.

Another Mother’s Day will come this Sunday, but if you were blessed like myself and my brothers, every day should have been Mother’s Day. Therefore, for those who have the good fortune of having their moms still alive, make sure to give them a big hug and a kiss. It will make their Mother’s Day very special.

* * * * Trivia question: What is

FROM JEFFERSON CITY

the record for most children born to one mother? A. 19 B. 23 C. 41 D. 69 (Locate answer close by).

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Some smiles for Mother’s Day…

Sunday school teacher: Tell me, Johnny. Do you say prayers before eating? Johnny: No, ma’am, I don’t have to. My mom’s a good cook.

Doug: I think my mom’s getting serious about straightening up my room once and for all. Dan: How do you know? Doug: She’s learning to drive a bulldozer.

Elephant: Why do mother kangaroos hate rainy days?

Hippo: I give up. Elephant: Because their kids have to play inside!

Mother to son: I’m warning you. If you fall out of that tree and break both your legs, don’t come running to me!

Robbie: Larry’s moth-

er had four children. Three were named North, South and West. What was her other child’s name? Bobbie: East?

Robbie: No. Larry.

(Trivia answer: D. 69. The wife of Feodor Vassilyev birthed 69 babies total in her lifetime. She lived to be 76 and, between 1725 and 1765, had 69 children (16 pairs of twins, 7 sets of triplets and 4 sets of quadruplets). Of those, 67 of them survived infancy, with the loss of one set of twins).

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Food for thought: My mother spanked me as a child. As a result, I now suffer from a psychological condition known as “respect for others.”

Talk to you next week!

Steve Tinnen

stevetinnen@yahoo.com

House, Senate Give Final Approval to the State Budget

The House and Senate have reached final agreement on a state spending plan that provides record funding for K-12 education, makes major investments in the state’s infrastructure, and provides strong support for law enforcement and public safety.

The budget as it left the House in March appropriated approximately $45.6 billion. The Senate then added several additional spending items to bring the total price tag of the plan to roughly $49.9 billion. The final version approved by the two

chambers cuts the Senate total by more than $1 billion to bring the total funding allocated in the budget to nearly $48.8 billion, with an additional $4.7 billion in capital improvement and American Recovery Plan Act projects.

• Record Funding for K-12 Schools

Included in the budget is more than $9.8 billion in funding for K-12 public schools in Missouri. That total includes $3.6 billion to provide full funding for the school foundation formula, which determines funding levels for public schools across the state. The fund-

ing for public education also includes a total of $347 million to fully fund school transportation for the second time in as many years. The budget also provides an additional $29 million to raise the minimum public school teacher salary to $38,000 annually. Additionally, the two chambers agreed to allocate $50 million in funding for Close the Gap grants that will help Missouri families address the learning loss that occurred as a result of the pandemic.

• Increased Support for Higher Education

The General Assembly

also expressed our ongoing support for higher education. The finalized version of the spending plan allocates more than $1.4 billion for higher education and workforce development. Included in that figure is a 7% funding increase for the state’s public colleges and universities. The FY 2024 budget also includes full funding for the state’s scholarship programs such as Bright Flight, Access Missouri, and the A+ Scholarship Program.

• Funding Increases for I-70 Expansion and Infrastructure Improvements

The House and Senate

also made the single largest investment in Missouri transportation history by providing $2.8 billion to widen Interstate-70 to at least three lanes in both directions from Blue Springs near Kansas City to Wentzville near St. Louis.

After the deadly Amtrak derailment near Mendon last year, the budget also appropriates $50 million for safety improvements at railroad crossings.

• Strong Support for Law Enforcement, Public Safety

Another point of emphasis in the spending plan is support for law enforcement

and public safety. The budget provides a 20% pay increase for the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Capitol Police. It also includes $50 million for school safety grants for Missouri schools to make physical security investments on their campuses.

It is an honor and a privilege to serve Northwest Missouri in the Missouri House of Representatives. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 573-751-0246 or at Josh. Hurlbert@house.mo.gov if there is anything I can do for you, or stop by my office in Room 406-B if you are ever in the Capitol.

Bike race pedals into Lathrop

As part of the 2023 Humphrey’s Gravel Grinder, dozens of bicyclists came through Lathrop on Saturday and stopped as a break station provided by the Lathrop Chamber at Burns Memorial Park. The bicycling event included several different ride lengths, all beginning and ending in Smithville, Mo.

Scott Earns PhD

Lathrop Rotary Club’s annual Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls shoe drive contributed to a total collection of 10,180 pairs of new shoes for vulnerable children. The shoes and over 12,000 pairs of socks, which were donated by community members and organizations from June 1, 2022, to April 28, 2023, were picked up by the Rotary District 6040 caravan and shipped to nonprofit Buckner International. The shoes will be sorted and distributed by Buckner to children in countries like Guatemala and Dominican Republic. The Lathrop Rotary Club contributed 400 pairs of shoes, 1088 pairs of socks (688 staying in the Lathrop Community), and

103 misc. shoe accessories.

The annual Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls donation drive is in coordination with the other clubs in north Missouri that make up Rotary District 6040.

“We are so grateful for the way our community came together to help children in need through the Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls program,” said Corey Strider, treasurer of the Lathrop Rotary Club. “Our annual drive would not be possible without the support of our local businesses, churches, retailers and civic groups – and of course, it’s the generosity and love of our town’s residents that bring hope to thousands of kids each year.”

East Buchanan Alumni Banquet

The Gower/East Buchanan Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, May 27, at East Buchanan High School in Gower, Mo. Registration begins at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. There is a cost for

the event payable at the door. For reservations, call Jan Pottier at 816-294-7894 or Joyce Hunt at 816-353-9762 by Saturday, May 20. Spouses and significant others welcome.

OBITUARIES: $25 for first 75 words. $0.60 per word thereafter. Photo: $15. First 75 words free for veterans, children. Free death notices.

All the shoes and socks collected by the drive were brand new due to customs regulations. In addition to thousands of shoes, socks, and shoelaces collected, more than $32,000 in cash donations was received.

“Most Americans take shoes for granted, but for many children around the world, they are a luxury. Shoes protect feet from diseases such as hookworm, which can lead to physical and cognitive development issues, and provide children with an opportunity to attend school,” said Shawn Spurrier, director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls.

The shoes collected during the drive will provide hope for children living in

orphanages and impoverished communities where Buckner International offers a variety of holistic services. Through foster care, empowerment programs, transitional care and humanitarian aid, Buckner International supports children and families in countries such as the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Mexico and Peru.

“Thank you to the Rotary Club and everyone in the community who helped them meet their collection goals. Whether you are an individual who donated one or two pairs or a company that donated dozens, you have truly made a difference in a child’s life,” said Spurrier.

Candice Scott of Gladstone, Mo., earned her PhD in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting and finance from Trident University International last month. Scott also has an MBA from Park University, a Masters of Christian Education from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a BA in Business Administration from Missouri Western State University. She began teaching at Midwestern in 2018 and serves as the assistant professor of accounting and finance, associate registrar, principal designated school official, and international student service coordinator. She has been with the seminary since 2013 and has taught various courses in accounting and management since 2005. She serves her local church as the musician, financial administrator and food pantry coordinator. She and her husband, Dean, have three adult children (Kamillia, Timothy, Justin) and one granddaughter (Sophia). Candice is the daughter of Pastor Charles East and wife, Corbetta East, of Plattsburg, Mo.

Lathrop FBLA competes at state; Spear, Quinn make nationals

PRESS RELEASE

Missouri Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) welcomed 5,000+ attendees from nearly 400 chapters to the record-breaking State Leadership Conference April 16-18, 2023. Members and advisers gathered in person to ex-

pand their leadership knowledge, compete in various events, and connect with others from across the state. FBLA members competed in over seventy-six competitive events ranging from Accounting and Business Ethics to Social Media Strategies and UX Design. The

Top 10 individuals/teams in each event were awarded medals onstage at Great Southern Bank Arena. The Top 4 in each competitive event received trophies and will advance to the National Leadership Conference this summer in Atlanta, Georgia. The Lathrop chapter

excelled at the State Leadership Conference by participating in multiple events. Individual test competitors were Jesse Moore in Political Science and Connal Anderson in Introduction to Financial Math. Team performance events were Sports and Entertainment

Management with Michael McFarland, Brayden Pritchett, and Max Gagnon as team members. And, lastly, the team event of Graphic Design with team members of Lucas Quinn and Brody Spear. The Graphic Design team of Quinn and Spear placed 1st at the State Leadership Conference and will be competing at the National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Ga., later this summer. Jesse Moore place 7th in Political Science.

Throughout their time at the conference, members engaged in over 45 various

specialized leadership academies led by professional trainers in various topics such as exploring all types of leadership styles, learning various communication techniques, strategizing time and stress management, and much more. The Leadership Expo held over 30 exhibitors including universities and military partners for members to connect, leadership activities for members to engage with, and tours of the College of Business at Missouri State Univeristy.

Lathrop FBLA at State (left to right): Connal Anderson, Jesse Moore, Max Gagnon, Lucas Quinn, Brayden Pritchett, Brody Spear, and Michael McFarland. (Right) Lathrop students Brody Spear and Lucas Quinn won the state championship in graphic design and will advance to nationals in Atlanta.

TRACK AND FIELD

East Buchanan wins first district title in 36 years

For the first time since 1987, the East Buchanan Bulldogs track and field team has won a district championship.

The East Buchanan boys team earned 14 sectional qualifications and

racked up 120.5 team points to win the Class 2, District 8 championship on Saturday, May 6, at West Platte High School in Weston, Mo. The East Buchanan girls earned six sectional qualifications, finishing fifth with 59 points. North Platte won the district title in the girls standings.

The East Buchanan boys received contributions from throughout its line-up on Saturday, which included three individual district championships. Trevor Klein won the triple jump (12.75 meters) while placing second in the long jump (6.18 meters). Trey Johnson

won the javelin with a throw of 50.3 meters, was second in the triple jump (12.34 meters) and was fourth in the long jump (6.12 meters).

The 4x800M relay team (White, Paxton, Conroy, Hensley) was also first with a time of 8:30.

Seth Spencer was

second in both the 110M hurdles (15.74 seconds) and 300M hurdles (42.14 seconds). Thrower Chase Meers placed fourth in both the shot put (14.63 meters) and the discus (39.18 meters). Parker Conroy took second in the 800M (2:07), Aidan Hensley was third in

the 3200M (11:06) and Carson White was fourth in the 800M (2:10) to advance to sectionals. The 4x400M relay (White, Johnson, Conroy, Paxton) added a fourthplace finish at 3:41.

For the Lady Bulldogs, Rilyn Sherwood collected

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East Buchanan golfers win the KCI title

Trevor Klein wins KCI’s individual championship

A year after the East Buchanan Bulldogs fell just short to Lathrop in the hunt for a conference title, the KCI golf crown will now reside in Gower.

Lifted by junior Trevor Klein’s individual championship, East Buchanan won the 2023 KCI Conference title on Wednesday, May 3, at Hidden Valley Golf Club in Lawson, Mo. The Bulldogs placed three golfers in the top five, and five in the top 10, to shoot a 350 – well ahead of second-place Lawson at 365, and third-place Lathrop at 401.

“The team played exceptionally well at conference,” said East Buchanan head coach Michael Will-

hite. “I have seen a lot of improvement in their game since last year, and I believe we all came in with a goal in mind to try to win it this year.”

Plattsburg finished sixth in the team standings, as they had just one golfer in the field.

Klein fired off a fullround score of 80 on Wednesday to win the KCI individual title, finishing ahead of Lawson’s Andrew Phipps, who shot an 87. Senior Jack Archdekin shot an 87 to finish third and Zakary Andrews shot an 89 to place fifth, giving East Buchanan an insurmountable edge.

Tucker Musser was eighth with a 94 and Sawyer Musser was 10th at 96, as all five East Buchanan golfers

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broke 100 on the day.

Willhite said that Klein has played great golf all season long, even as he shares his attention with the district champion track team.

“He has been a great addition to the golf team, all while continuing to have so

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Plattsburg Tigers pick up wins, East Buchanan bounces back

by brett adkison leader editor

Ahead of postseason play, the Plattsburg Tigers have won four games in a row and six of their last seven.

The latest came this past Tuesday when the Tigers slipped past a tough St. Joseph Christian team for a 5-4 victory in eight innings. Senior Wyatt Moran had a home run and a triple, scoring twice while knocking in a run. Keegan Gudde had three RBIs. Moran also threw four scoreless innings on the mound, striking out seven batters while allowing just two hits and no walks.

On Monday, the Tigers blasted Lexington for a 16-1 victory. Braden Brown was two-for-three with three RBIs and a run scored, while Gudde was three-for-four with two runs scored and two RBIs. Gavin Carter had two RBIs and two runs scored.

Jackson Lewis scored three times and Moran, Camden McLallen and Hunter Risch

each scored twice. Risch gave up just two hits in three innings while striking out five batters.

Last Friday, May 5, Risch drove in the game-winning RBI in the eighth inning to score McLallen and lift the Tigers to a 3-2 win against Maryville.

Gudde kept the Spoofhounds in check from the bump, allowing just four hits and four walks while striking out five batters in more than five innings of work. Braden Brown gave up just one hit in nearly three innings. Moran had two hits and Jackson

The 2023 KCI Conference champion East Buchanan golf team (left to right): Tucker Musser, Sawyer Musser, Jack Archdekin, Zakary Andrews, Trevor Klein and head coach Michael Willhite.

by brett adkison leader editor

Plattsburg pitcher Gavin Carter.

three sectional qualifications on Saturday. She won the triple jump (10.45 meters) while placing third in the long jump (4.86 meters) and fourth in the javelin (31.7 meters). Brooklyn Johnson added a district title in the shot put (11.65 meters), Laney Wilmes was second in the javelin (33.27 meters) and Adrian Allen took third in the pole vault (2.6 meters) to advance.

Though they’re young,

the Plattsburg Lady Tigers had a great day on the track Saturday, earning eight sectional qualifications to finish fourth in the team standings with 62 points.

Freshman Letecia

Howard qualified for sectionals in all four events in which she competed. She was second in the 400M (1:00) and third in the high jump (1.5 meters). She was also a member of the second-place 4x200M relay

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Lewis scored a run.

team (Bingham, Schmitten, Parra, Howard – 1:47.99) and third-place 4x400M relay team (Schmitten, Parra, Nelson, Howard – 4:21).

Alexis Meyer was second in the shot put at 11.07 meters, Isabella Parra was third in the triple jump at 10.13 meters, and Allyson Elliot was fourth in the pole vault at 2.45 meters. The 4x100M relay (Bingham, Wehmeyer, Parra, Schmitten) was fourth at 51.54 sec-

onds.

For the Plattsburg boys, senior Carson Stockdale won the 400M at 52.18 seconds and Donte Bingham was fourth in the 100M dash with a time of 11.40 seconds. The 4x100M relay (Stockdale, Boyle, Braddy, Bingham) was second at 44.67 seconds and the 4x200M relay (Stockdale, Boyle, Braddy, Bingham) was fourth at 1:34.

Lathrop earned six sec-

tional qualifications across its boys and girls track programs, with the Lady Mules accounting for five of them.

Autum Nichols won the discus with a throw of 30.93 meters and Kinsley Patton won the javelin with a throw of 35.51 meters. Avery Patton added a second-place finish in the high jump (1.55 meters). Both the 4x200M relay (Brassfield, Beane, Clapp, Patton – 1:51.87) and 4x400M relay (Clapp,

Schrunk, Seeley, Beane –4:25) were fourth.

The Lathrop boys had one sectional qualifier, as Lucas Quinn was third in the 110M hurdles at 16.64 seconds.

Track athletes from throughout the region will converge on Plattsburg on Saturday for the sectional meet, with their sights set on earning a ticket to the state championships in Jefferson City.

The day before, Plattsburg downed Rock Port 5-1 on Military Appreciation Night at Perkins Park. It was also declared Plattsburg Tigers Baseball Day as proclaimed by Mayor James Kennedy, honoring the 2022 team for their third-place finish at state. Gavin Carter struck out seven batters in

seven innings while allowing just five hits and three walks. Moran was threefor-three at the plate with two runs scored. McLallen knocked in three runs.

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After suffering a tough loss to KCI foe West Platte late last month, East Buchanan has gone on a tear, winning four-straight. That includes an 8-5 win against

LeBlond on Monday, May

1. Blake Pryor went all seven innings on the mound, allowing nine hits and four walks while striking out four batters. Just one run was earned. Max Henry hit a home run and knocked in two runs. Mason Brown was three-for-five with two runs scored. Bronco Whitt scored twice and knocked in two

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runs. Ty Ingle was three-forthree on the day.

On Friday, May 5, the Bulldogs earned an 11-1 win against Northeast Nodaway. Austin Cilke struck out seven batters in seven innings while allowing just two hits and three walks. Gage Busby knocked in four RBIs, while Mason Brown and Bronco Whitt each had three hits. AdamStephen Engnes, Brown and Busby each scored two runs. Jack Church knocked in three RBIs.

East Buchanan also defeated Stewartsville-Osborn 17-2 on Thursday and

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Northland Christian 7-4 on Tuesday. Stats for those contests weren’t available as of press time.

The Lathrop Mules have suffered a string of losses recently, as they look to find their footing ahead of the postseason.

The Mules fell to Lafayette County 11-1 in five innings on Monday, May 1, in Higginsville. Max Gagnon collected Lathrop’s lone hit and Cole Chapman scored after reaching on a walk.

Lathrop then fell to Northland Christian (one of the state’s best small school teams) last Thurs-

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much success in track,” the coach said. “His character and personality is great to have on your team, and he is clearly very talented in the things he does. I have been impressed with his ability to take both track and golf seriously, put in the needed time to get better in both, and then have so much success because of the work he has put in. It speaks a lot for him as a person and an athlete.”

Lathrop’s Max Gagnon, the 2022 KCI Conference individual champ, shot a 91 to finish sixth on the day –the best score of anyone not wearing East Buchanan blue or Lawson red. Zach Painter and Griffin Schrunk each

shot a 99 to tie for 13th on the day. Cole Chapman shot a 112 and Mason Mudd shot a 114.

For Plattsburg, Grant Stringfellow was the lone Tiger in the event, shooting a 138.

Local teams were back at Hidden Valley this past Monday for the Class 2, District 4 tournament. Summit Christian Academy won the championship with a score of 313 and California was second at 322. East Buchanan was seventh and Lathrop was 11th in the deep field.

With so many tough teams in one place, none of the three local schools was able to qualify a golfer for

day, 6-1, at LHS. Brendan Fine was two-for-three with a run scored for the Mules, while Keaton Coots added a hit. Coots also allowed just one hit in five innings on the mound, but suffered six walks. Dylan Smith gave up two hits in two innings while striking out three batters. Adding to their stretch of tough opponents, Lathrop lost to Class 6 North Kansas City on Monday, May 8, 12-3. Chapman, Grady Miller and Gabe Watkins each scored for the Mules, with Griffin Schrunk knocking in two RBIs.

the state championships. Klein came the closest for East Buchanan, shooting an 87 to place 23rd. Gagnon shot a 90 to place 28th for Lathrop.

The Musser boys shot identical 91s to tie for 32nd in the standings, Jack Archdekin was 40th with a 95 and Zakary Andrews was 52nd with a score of 103. For Lathrop, Zach Painter finished 42nd with a score of 96. Griffin Schrunk was 47th with a score of 101, Cole Chapman was 60th with a score of 110 and Mason Mudd was 61st at 113.

Fishing classes offered in St. Joseph, Plattsburg

St. Joseph, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering free Discover Nature — Fishing classes during May at St. Joseph and near Plattsburg. These classes are a good way for newcomers to learn basic fishing skills with help from instructors. Experienced anglers can learn some new techniques. MDC will provide all the bait and tackle, and after some instruction, participants will go fishing.

Registration is required for these classes. All participants ages 16 to 64 will need

a valid fishing permit. Fish are often caught by participants during the lessons.

A flyfishing class will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, at Everyday Pond on the campus of Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. Flyfishing is often associated with trout fishing in clearwater streams. But casting flies and poppers with a flyrod is also an effective and fun way to catch bass, crappie, and bluegill at small lakes and farm ponds. Sometimes even a channel catfish will take the lure.

Instructors will help participants learn how to cast a fly line with fly rod and they will talk about lures and strategies. This class is for participants ages 8 and older. To register, visit https:// short.mdc.mo.gov/4AN.

Discover Nature — Fishing Lesson 3 and Lesson 4 will be offered from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, at the Hartell area. All ages are welcome. Participants who complete all four lessons will get to take home free fishing tackle. To register, visit https://short.mdc. mo.gov/4Ag.

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Welsh Acres LLC of Turney, MO has applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Minor Subdivide of 5.00 acres from a 64.00 acre parcel. Rezone of the 5.00 acre tract to AG-B. Property is located on the West side of NE 69 Hwy, South of NE 292nd St., and North of NE 280th St. Section 02; Township 55N; Range 30W. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 7:00 pm in the Community Room in the basement of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend.

Clinton County Planning and Zoning

Tricia “P.J.” Knight - Administrator (5/11, 5/18/23)

PUBLIC HEARING

Angela Nicole Swope and Jeremy

Matthew Swope Living Trust of Kansas City, MO has applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Minor Subdivide of 5.00 acres from a 64.64 acre parcel. Rezone of the 5.00 acre tract to AG-B. Property is located East of Plattsburg City Limits, North Side of E Hwy 116, and West of SE Everett Ln. Section 13; Township 55N; Range 32W. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 7:10 pm in the Community Room in the basement of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend.

Clinton County Planning and Zoning

Tricia “P.J.” Knight - Administrator (5/11, 5/18/23)

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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."

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Hitchhiker 5th wheel trailer- 2008 Model

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IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 23CN-PR00028

In the Estate of DUANE F WILEY, Deceased. Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of DUANE F WILEY, Decedent:

On April 24th 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Sally L Wiley was appointed the personal representative(s) of the estate of Duane F Wiley, 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 respectively:

SALLY L WILEY, 513 ANDREW CT, GOWER MO 64454

The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address is respectively:

MEGAN ALGANO, 28 WESTWOODS DR, SUITE 110, LIBERTY, MO 64068

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: December 28, 2022

Date of first publication: April 27, 2023

The annual Willis Chapel Cemetery board meeting will be held at 2:00pm Sunday May 21. 907 W 18th Street, Trenton.

Green Hills Women's Shelter is seeking mowing bids for the Trenton Shelter. Please submit bids to awisler@ ghwshelter.org or mail to PO Box 235, Trenton, MO 64683.

Bids close May 12, 2023. GHWS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to modify or change contractual requirements, or to accept any bid which it believes to be in its best interest.

Lathrop Sew & Sews Annual Quilt Show is Saturday June 3rd. 9am to 4pm at Goppert Center. Contact Jennifer 913-5228450 or Don 816509-4061. Suggested $2 donation.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

A default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust executed by, Daniel Caribardi AND Abbigail Adkins dated 6/15/2022 and recorded on 6/22/2022 in Instrument Number 202202045, in the Recorder’s office for Clinton County, Missouri. The successor trustee will on June 6, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, more particularly at 12:30 PM, at the West Front Door of the Clinton County Courthouse, 207 North Main, Plattsburg, Missouri sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash (certified funds only), the following real estate: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LOTS, TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND, LYING, BEING AND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF CLINTON AND STATE OF MISSOURI, TO-WIT: ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-SIX (26), TOWNSHIP FIFTY-FIVE (55), RANGE THIRTY-THREE (33), CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, BEING BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION TWENTY-SIX (26); THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER, 1333.50 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST ONEHALF OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER, SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT TO BE HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 392.30 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 3 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 51 SECONDS WEST, 545.22 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST, 359.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST ONEHALF; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 22 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE, 557.75 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THAT PART ON THE NORTH BEING USED FOR ROAD RIGHTOF-WAY. SUBJECT TO THAT PART, IF ANY, IN ANY STREETS, ROADWAYS, HIGHWAYS, OR OTHER RIGHTOF-WAYS.

Commonly known as: 8673 W. Highway 116, Gower, Missouri 64454

for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust.

/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.

(4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18/23)

CSM Foreclosure Trustee Corp.

Successor Trustee

(800)

CSM File 26-23-00217

NOTE: This office is a debt collector.

Help Wanted - Yard and Property Helper. TRENTON AREA --MUST HAVE OWN

TRANSPORTATION. NEED HELP ON 70 ACRES OF PROPERTY. KU-

BOTA TRACTOR MOWING, ZERO TURN MOWER, TREE TRIMMING,

PAINTING AND GENERAL WORK. ABOUT 10-15 HRS/WEEK. BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY. $15/HOUR. CALL 314-412-5457

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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 BUILDERS, 660684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation.

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

*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.

JAMESPORT LUMBER - Full Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department •

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

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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.

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.

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RUMMAGE SALE

Garage sale. Friday, May 12 & Saturday, May 13, 8am to 5pm. 38469 E. 224th, Polo. Miller wirefeed welder, 10kw generator, plasma cutter, large A-frame, 66” Swisher trail mower, 7’ Landpride blade, 90” Woods finish mower, 25 gallon sprayer, garden tools, canning jars, electric wheelchair, Jesse James belt

buckles, collectibles, misc.

Garage Sale May 19 & 20, 8:30 - 5:30, 4215 E 10th St, Trenton, Hwy 6 across from Black Silo Winery, Bradley. Car seat; little girls clothes, various sizes; household and misc; lots of clean, quality items.

WANTED

Looking to purchase a 24 ft. pull-type camper in good shape. Call 660-9731583.

IN SEARCH OF LAND TO LEASE: HAY GROUND, 51,000 Acres, CATTLE/SHEEP GROUND, 40-1,000 Acres, Weed Spray Included. Please Contact: Brady Sims 816-547-4991.

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

Gravel, sand, top soil, mulch, river rock, boulders-Turney Mini Quarry 816248-2523.

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HEALTHY SMALL CALVES AROUND 200# AND/OR 2 HEALTHY, BROKE, SMALL BREED HORSES THAT ARE GOOD WITH KIDS. CALL 816-916-2383

FOR RENT

2 Apartments For Lease, Available in Hale MO. Utilities and appliances furnished. NO PETS. Background check required. 660-6452269 or 660-6452316

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.

FOR SALE

Garden Headquarters! Garden seeds and assorted garden tools. Best prices in town! Trenton Hardware, 901 Main in Trenton, 660359-3660.

For Sale - John Deere riding mower. 48 inch cutting blade Call John 816-5390339

Half or whole beef for sale. Available soon. Sold by hanging weight, grain fed, long term fed. Also, bulk burger available. Call for details. 660-645-2269 or 660-645-2316

Hitchhiker 5th wheel trailer- 2008 Model 36 K LK RSB Champagne- Big Foot Leveling Systemawnings- built-in vacuum- Storage slide out trays- Water manifold- King Bed with underneath storage- FireplaceWasher- Upgraded storage cabinets- too many other features to list. Comfortable for full time living. Located in Osborn, MO $15,000 OBO. Roger McCartney 816-6752541 or 816-3066850 Leave a message with your name and phone number

For Sale - #258 Side delivery rake with dolly wheels. Ready to go. $3,600.00. Call 816-632-9823

For Sale - 1982 #6060 AllisChalmers diesel tractor. No cab. 1,700 hours. $10,000.00. Call 816-632-9823

NOTICES

The annual Willis Chapel Cemetery board meeting will be held at 2:00pm Sunday May 21. 907 W 18th Street, Trenton.

Lathrop Sew & Sews

Annual Quilt Show is Saturday June 3rd. 9am to 4pm at Goppert Center. Contact Jennifer 913-5228450 or Don 816-5094061. Suggested $2 donation.

Burnside TruckingDriver Needed. Hauling from elevator to elevator, CDL & Medical Card Required, Local Work, 816-294-3403, 816592-8384

Senior Center Menu

Thursday, May 11

Chili mac, potato wedges, coleslaw, chilled pears, wheat bread.

Friday, May 12

Beef pot roast with vegetables, mashed potatoes, mixed fruit, whole wheat rolls.

Monday, May 15

Country ham, sweet potatoes, vegetable blend, pineapple, wheat bread.

Tuesday, May 16

Fish filet, creamed corn, peas, applesauce, wheat bread.

Wednesday, May 17 Roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered carrots, peach crisp.

Thursday, May 18

Chicken salad, french fries, buttered cabbage, chilled plums, wheat bread.

Information Needed

Cash reward for new information

The cannon that once sat in the city park in Turney, MO was sold for scrap in 1942 but never made it to the smelter. We are trying to fill in the blanks of the cannon’s history. What we think we know:

• Located in Turney from 1888-1942

Harry Kennedy’s father was Lemuel Kennedy who served in the Missouri Militia during the Civil War

• Harry Kennedy was first cousins with J.T. Anderson, both worked for the CBQ Railroad

• Harry’s name was James Henry Kennedy

• The Kennedy’s family left the area for Kansas in the late 1800’s leaving the cannon behind

• The Cannon is a 1861 Woodruff gun issued to the 10th Illinois calvary on duty in Springfield, MO in the spring of 1862. The calvary was issued 6 of these guns

• The Woodruffs stayed with the 10th Illinois until being exchanged for another cannon in 1864 at Fort Davidson in Pilot Knob, Mo

• Confederate General Sterling Price invaded Missouri in September 1864 and sacked Fort Davidson taking two woodruff guns with him and destroying the remaining two

• The two Woodruffs traveled with Price and the Confederates until being recaptured by the union on October 25, 1864 in Trading Post, KS

• The trail goes cold until LB Sheldon is mentioned in the 1933 Cameron Sun Article firing it off 45 years earlier (1888)

John Berry (417) 844-0555 Email: BerryJohn1977@gmail.com

The Force is Strong at Oakridge

May 4th has become an annual date of celebration throughout the world for those who enjoy the historic Star Wars universe. That was no different at Oakridge last week, as residents were visited by a pair of droids (including everyone’s favorite, R2-D2!). Owned by Chris Rice and Chris Leffel, the droids were also a hit on the airwaves, as they visited Fox 4 in Kansas City that morning.