The Leader • 4-13-23

Subdivisions approved near Trimble, Lathrop

On Thursday, April 6, the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission held three public hearings – one minor subdivision and two major subdivisions. The

Masons Donate

$24,000

Funds will benefit kids at East Buch

Despite bad weather and the Chiefs playing in the AFC playoffs on Saturday, January 21, residents in and around Gower still made their way out to a special spaghetti dinner.

That night at the Gower Christian Church, the Gower Masonic Lodge raised $8,000 in free will donations. The food was donated to the Masons, and the East Buchanan Family and Consumer Science students made and donated all the desserts.

It was a huge success, as the Masonic Home of Missouri matched the donations twoto-one, allowing the Gower Masonic Lodge to donate $24,000 to Caring Paws for a Cause at East Buchanan.

This is a relatively new program at the school. It is designed to assist any East Buchanan students in need with lunches, shoes, clothes, coats, emergency kits for trauma situations and much more.

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Rev. Charles East, Jr., and his wife, Corbetta, have made a home here in Plattsburg, where the entire family has practiced service to the community through their faith.

commission was missing its chairman and vice-chairman, along with one additional member. The commission is one member short, as Michael Gassman has resigned his position.

With Chairman Michael Adair

and Vice-Chairman Terry Beers absent, the remaining members elected Elizabeth Franklin to serve as chair for the public hearings that evening. The first hearing was a request by O Highway Investments,

LLC, of Trimble, Mo., which had applied for a major subdivision of 95.6 acres into eight parcels measuring between 10 and 15.7 acres. The LLC was also asking for a rezoning of the eight lots to R-1 (sin-

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Rev. East approaches 80th

In a journey spanning from Alabama to Missouri and encompassing nearly four decades as pastor of the Second Baptist Church in Plattsburg, going anywhere else is out of the question for Rever-

end Charles East, Jr.

He’s found his home in Plattsburg.

Rev. East (who turns 79 on Friday, April 28) said his father, Charles, worked in a sawmill in Fayette, Alabama, but didn’t like the travel, going from mill to mill in

what was called a circuit. He found a better place to raise the family in Moberly, Mo., where Pedrow Moberly owned a sawmill. No more circuit travel was needed.

The move to Moberly proved to be more

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In-home literacy kits and school supplies will also be given to students in need. This program also envelopes the Backpack Buddy program that has been an integral part of the district for several years. The new program’s committee will be screening all applicants from grades K-12 to determine those who qualify.

The committee consists of Yvonne Andrews, Josh

Barker, Susan Henry, Deanna Mathews, Leigh Anne Sharp, and Andrea Walkup.

The committee and district officials want to give heartfelt thanks to the Gower Masonic Lodge, who has said that when these funds start to get low, they will gladly host another event to continue supporting the district and the students of East Buchanan.

gle-family residential). The property is bordered on the south and east sides by O Highway and is located east of 169 Highway, north of S.W. 227th Street in rural Trimble.

Twenty-four certified letters were sent to adjoining property owners, with only a few attending. No one spoke in favor or opposition to the request. One member of the commission recused herself from the vote. The requests were approved 4-0-1 for both the major subdivision and the rezoning request.

The second request was by Select Investments and Holdings, LLC, of Kansas City, Mo., which had applied to the commission for a minor subdivision of 24.9 acres into three, 8.3acre parcels. The request also asked for a rezoning of the parcels to R-1. The property is located in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of N.E. Brown Road and N.E. 256th St. in rural Lathrop. Certified letters were sent to 17 adjoining property owners, with only the representatives of the LLC attending. No one spoke in opposition to

this request. There were no questions from the commission members related to the subdivision or rezoning request. Both were approved by votes of 4-0-1.

The final public hearing was a request by Trevor and Katie Rawlings of Cameron, Mo., who had applied for a major subdivision of a 53.05-acre parcel into three lots measuring five acres, each, and one lot measuring 38.5 acres. The parties also requested the rezoning of the three fiveacre lots to R-1. The request garnered several residents who spoke in opposition on Thursday.

David Martin was first to speak and he questioned the scoring done by the zoning office related to the point system for rezoning requests. He was also curious about the soil test results, as well as the distance to the nearest town (that distance is not the driving distance, but as the crow flies). Zoning Administrator Patricia Knight responded to all his concerns, although he was unsatisfied with the answers. He stated he thought some sunlight needed to be shed on the

scoring system.

Several opponents to the request followed Martin, and each speaker was concerned about the Missouri Department of Transportation’s approval of driveway locations for the newly proposed lots. Each said the nearby roadway is more dangerous than reported. There were concerns that more traffic on the road will only increase the danger.

The only discussion from the zoning members was that it sounded like the concerns were more with the locations of the driveways approved by MoDOT, and that their decision was only a recommendation to the Clinton County Commissioners, who would review their recommendation and make the final decision.

The zoning board voted 3-1-0 on both the subdivision and the rezoning request.

With no additional business, the board voted to adjourn at 8:40 p.m., although some board members chose to remain, as the citizens who attended still wanted to discuss this matter further.

than a new location for young Charles, Jr. – it was life-changing. He met his future wife, Corbetta, and they became high school sweethearts. Marriage followed soon after graduation.

After high school, he joined the Navy in 1963 and was stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, which took him to Vietnam.

The historic aircraft carrier was launched in 1943 and fought in World War II, surviving five kamikaze attacks and one torpedo strike. The ship later served in the Vietnam War and during the Cold War. Intrepid also served as a NASA recovery vessel in the 1960s. It was decommissioned in 1974, and today it is berthed on the Hudson River as the centerpiece of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum.

He left the Navy after four years and joined Corbetta in Kansas City, where he was employed for a short time for Armco Steel before a lengthy, 25-year career with General Motors.

“I was doing my own thing while working at GM and I began attending church at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Kansas City,” Pastor East recalled. “The members approached me about working in the church and, as a result, I became a deacon. During that time, I felt the call to the ministry, and after com-

pleting my studies became the associate pastor at Mt. Sinai.”

He then started looking for an opportunity to serve as a pastor of a church. That’s when an opening surfaced at the Second Baptist Church in Plattsburg. His chances were slim, as the application deadline had already passed. But the late Richard Graham, who was a Deacon at Second Baptist, suggested that Rev. East go ahead and apply.

Buoyed with that encouragement, Rev. East decided to go to the Wednesday evening service that week at Second Baptist.

“They welcomed me that Wednesday evening and told me that they didn’t have anyone to preach on that upcoming Sunday,” he said with a smile. “I preached that Sunday and they offered me the pastorship. It’s been a blessing for me and Corbetta.”

His enthusiasm and energy were displayed that fateful Sunday, and they’ve continued to shine and benefit both the Second Baptist Church and the community of Plattsburg.

In Rev. East, the church found more than just a minister; it was a package deal with Corbetta. She played the piano and their son, Charles, helped by playing the organ. Their daughter,

Candice, is also an accomplished pianist, and her husband, Dean Scott, is a pastor at the New Kingdom of Faith and Restoration Church in Kansas City. In the beginning, they continued to live in Kansas City, making the commute to serve in Plattsburg. The commute was solved when they moved to Plattsburg and later built their home near the church.

The church community was excited by the energy and responded with over 100 attendees to their first Vacation Bible School. Over the years, the church has undergone remodeling and new additions. At one time, they had a bus driven by Rev. East, helping those who needed a ride to church or other services.

This past Easter Sunday, he delivered the Sunrise Service message at the First Baptist Church in Plattsburg. The message that early morning is the same one he has delivered every Easter Sunday, entitled “The Resurrection.”

“The Lord has truly blessed me by guiding us to Plattsburg,” he claimed. “My father didn’t like the circuit travel and I don’t either. I don’t know when (my life) will end here in Plattsburg. But I do know where I’m going: Heaven above.”

MDC finds 119 cases of CWD

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that it sampled and tested more than 33,000 deer for chronic wasting disease (CWD) during the 2022 CWD surveillance year between July 2022 and April 2023. A total of 117 tested positive for CWD.

CWD is a 100% fatal disease in white-tailed deer and other members of the deer family. The disease has been attributed to significant deer population declines in other states.

Those 117 deer bring the total number of CWD

cases found in the state to 409 since the first case in wild deer was confirmed by MDC in early 2012. Including recent sampling efforts, more than 243,000 tissue samples from wild deer have been collected for CWD testing in Missouri since MDC began CWD surveillance in 2002.

Nearly 19,400 of the deer tested this past year were sampled as part of MDC mandatory CWD sampling efforts during the opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season, Nov. 12 and 13. Most of the remaining sam-

ples resulted from MDC’s voluntary sampling efforts conducted throughout the deer season in partnership with taxidermists and meat processors throughout the state.

MDC found CWD-positive deer in 23 counties: Adair (3), Barry (1), Barton (9), Carroll (1), Cedar (1), Crawford (2), Dallas (1), Franklin (22), Gasconade (1), Hickory (1), Jefferson (7), Linn(15), Livingston (1), Macon (13), Perry (4), Putnam (3), Ray(1), St. Clair (1), St. Francois (1), Ste. Genevieve(20), Stone (4), Sullivan (3), and Taney (2)

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(Left to right) Susan Henry, Andrea Walkup, Deanna Mathews, Andy Phipps, John Newell, Ron Snyder, Yvonne Andrews, Leigh Anne Sharp, and Josh Barker.

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Clinton County Sheriff’s Department’s Weekly Activity Report

Friday, March 31

12:52 a.m.: Commercial alarm on W. Clay in Plattsburg.

11:13 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

12:26 p.m.: Motorist assists on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

12:44 p.m.: Residential alarm on NE 264th Street in Lathrop.

2:45 p.m.: Fraud report on NE Stinson in Cameron.

2:50 p.m.: Medical call on SE Everett in Plattsburg.

3:24 p.m.: Residential alarm on 69 Highway in Cameron.

5:10 p.m.: Medical call on Kennedy Drive in Gower.

5:25 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

6:31 p.m.: Medical call on I-35 in Clinton County.

6:51 p.m.: Medical call (lift assist) on Clay Street in Clinton County.

7:40 p.m.: Disturbance (not in progress) on SE PP Highway in Holt.

9:01 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

Saturday, April 1

12:27 a.m.: Alarm call on 169 Highway in Gower.

9:08 a.m.: Fire (smoke detector) on SW O Highway in Trimble.

9:35 a.m.: Trespassing (not in progress) on NE 310th Street in Cameron.

10:30 p.m.: Motorist assist on N. 33 Highway in Lathrop.

11:05 a..m: Motorist assist on Keystone in Clinton County.

11:20 a.m.: Medical call (difficulty breathing) in Lake Arrowhead in Clinton County.

11:27 a.m.: Medical call on N. Fifth Street in Plattsburg.

11:31 a.m.: Medical call on Sheridan in Turney.

12:21 p.m.: Medical call on SE PP Highway in Holt.

1:10 p.m.: Fire (smoke investigation) on Oak Street in Lathrop.

2:11 p.m.: Medical call on N. Cedar in Plattsburg.

7:52 p.m.: Fire (controlled burn) on Plattsburg Street in Lathrop.

8:05 p.m.: Medical call on NE 264th Street in Lathrop.

CCHS to present Buffalo Soldiers

The Clinton County Historical Society is excited to present a program for the public by the Kansas City Area Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers. Their expert storytellers will come in full, authentic costume to the Plattsburg High School Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 27, at 7 p.m. The program is free but donations are accepted. Don’t miss this “historic” opportunity!

8:09 p.m.: Fire (controlled burn) on SE Powell Road in Lathrop.

8:46 p.m.: Gas/odor smell in Gower.

Sunday, April 2

7:59 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

10:53 a.m.: Medical call on SW Wohlford in Trimble.

1:02 p.m.: Fire (natural cover) on SE 214th Street in Lawson.

1:56 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

4:42 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Lathrop.

5:25 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

5:42 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on N. Main in Plattsburg.

5:44 p.m.: Controlled burn on Clinton Street in Lathrop.

5:49 p.m.: Motorist assist on Y Highway in Clinton County.

8:01 p.m.: Domestic in progress on NE Witt Road in Cameron.

8:54 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle in progress on NW Shoemaker Road in Clinton County.

10:24 p.m.: Medical call on W. 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

10:52 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

Monday, April 3

2:29 a.m.: Alarm call on Center Street in Lathrop.

2:44 a.m.: Medical call on W. Railroad in Plattsburg.

5:05 a.m.: Fire alarm on Elm Street in Lathrop.

8:17 a.m.: Missing person on Redtop Lane in Lawson.

9:55 a.m.: Motorist assist on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

10:04 a.m.: Medical call on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

10:40 a.m.: Assault (not in progress) on Park Street in Lathrop.

12:58 p.m.: Controlled burn on SE Isley in Holt.

1:13 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

1:57 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 169 Highway in Clinton

County.

2:17 p.m.: Vehicle fire on C Highway in Clinton County.

3:55 p.m.: Motorist assist on I-35 in Clinton County.

4:12 p.m.: Motorist assist on A Highway in Clinton County.

4:44 p.m: Motorist assist on S. First Street in Gower.

5:04 p.m.: Residential alarm on SE 228th Street in Lathrop.

5:33 p.m: Threat (not in progress) N. Second Street in Plattsburg.

5:43 p.m.: Residential alarm on 69 Highway in Cameron.

6:19 p.m.: Medical call (unresponsive) on W. Maple in Plattsburg.

8:39 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Concha in Clinton County.

9:18 p.m.: Animal call on SW Middle Road in Plattsburg.

10:44 p.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on NE O’Connell in Cameron.

Tuesday, April 4

1:34 a.m.: Medical (chest pain) on SE 240th Street in Lathrop.

1:39 a.m.: Medical (chest pain) on Gary Street in Clinton County.

7:33 a.m.: Animal call on Hallar in Gower.

8 a.m.: Controlled burn on NE A Highway in Turney.

8:34 a.m.: Fire drill on Center Street in Lathrop.

8:58 a.m.: Animal bite on Ash Street in Lathrop.

10:30 a.m.: Medical call on Z Highway in Edgerton.

12:03 p.m.: Natural cover fire on SE Cheyenne in Lathrop.

1:11 p.m.: Motorist assist on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

2:21 p.m.: Vehicle crash on NW NN Highway in Clinton County.

2:22 p.m.: Vehicle crash with injuries on NW NN Highway in Clinton County.

3:32 p.m.: Medical call on Z Highway in Clinton County.

7:07 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on SE Apache in Lathrop.

7:11 p.m.: Medical on W. Maple in Plattsburg.

7:13 p.m.: Medical call in Lathrop.

8:32 p.m.: Medical call on N. Y Highway in Plattsburg.

8:53 p.m.: Domestic in progress on N. Main in Plattsburg.

9:02 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Plattsburg.

Wednesday, April 5

10:26 a.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Trimble.

11:52 a.m.: Medical call on Russell Street in Lathrop.

12:20 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Main Street in Plattsburg.

12:35 p.m.: Medical call on Kennedy in Gower.

1:06 p.m.: Natural cover fire on SE Horseshoe in Holt.

1:56 p.m.: Lost or stolen property on NE Jones in Cameron

2:36 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

5:06 p.m.: Suspicious person in progress on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

6:57 p.m.: Medical call on SW O Highway in Trimble.

Thursday, April 6

3:21 a.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.

5:36 a.m.: Fire call on N. Y Highway in Plattsburg.

6:57 a.m.: Vehicle crash on NE 116 Highway in Clinton County.

9:21 a.m.: Controlled burn on NW 260th Street in Plattsburg.

9:38 a.m.: Controlled burn on Cameron Road in Holt.

10:53 a.m.: Harassment (not in progress) on N. Main in Plattsburg.

11:11 a.m.: Controlled burn on SE Horseshoe in Holt.

12:01 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on SE 226th Street in Lawson.

12:26 p.m.: Animal call on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

1:59 p.m.: Medical call at the car wash in Lathrop.

3:34 p.m.: Natural cover fire on NE 268th Street in Gower.

4:46 p.m.: Smoke investigation northwest of Gower.

5:26 p.m.: Natural cover fire on 69 Highway in Clinton

County.

5:38 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 169 Highway in Gower.

5:40 p.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Holt.

5:43 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Holt.

5:49 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Holt.

7:10 p.m.: Threat (not in progress) on Pine Street in Lathrop.

7:25 p.m.: Domestic (not in progress) on N. Second Street in Gower.

8:20 p.m.: Natural cover fire on C Highway in Holt.

8:40 p.m.: Fire (miscellaneous) on N. Port Arthur in Trimble.

8:51 p.m.: Medical call on Kennedy Drive in Gower.

9:08 p.m.: Controlled burn on SE 209th Street in Holt.

10:24 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle in progress on SE Troxler in Holt.

9:40 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 33 Highway in Clinton County.

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Coming together in the face of historic gun violence

You know you’re growin’ older when... Adult diapers are actually kind of convenient.

Often, musicians use their talents to bring to the forefront the ills that are affecting our country and the world. Americans killing fellow Americans in mass shootings is becoming commonplace. The outrage and brutality play out on the “boobtube” nightly. Another prayer for the dead, the family, friends, and associates, calling out for a path forward. The path is like so many of our roads – full of potholes with no one willing to fill them. We know a quick patch will not solve. It will take more than a quick fix to unravel the mess in which we find ourselves.

Our country is broken politically, socially, and morally. The silent majority sit on the bench like the talented basketball players waiting for their opportunity to get in the game, but they do not respond.

Another lost soul makes use of a weapon designed to kill and accomplishes their goal. On April 10, 2023, five dead in Kentucky. On May 4, 1970, four dead in Ohio.

The famous protest song “Ohio” rings true in the minds of us who

grew up watching our government’s action killing innocent, unarmed Kent State students protesting the Vietnam War. The song, composed by Neil Young, was in reaction to those shootings that day and was performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

They sang:

Tin soldiers and Nixon coming, We’re finally on our own, This summer, I hear the drumming,

Four dead in Ohio.

Tin soldiers and Nixon’s coming, We’re finally on our own, This summer I hear the drumming,

Four dead in Ohio.

Gotta get down to it, Soldiers are gunning us down, Should have been done long ago,

What if you knew her and Found her dead on the ground? How can you run when you know?

Gotta get down to it, Soldiers are cutting us down, Should have been done long ago, What if you knew her and Found her dead on the ground? How can you run when you know?

Tin soldiers and Nixon’s coming, We’re finally on our own, This summer I hear the drum-

ming,

Four dead in Ohio.

There were 58,220 U.S. military fatal casualties lost fighting that senseless war. We have their names printed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. It’s the most-visited memorial on the National Mall in Washington, attracting more than five million people each year.

It’s called the “Wall That Heals,” but where is the healing that’s supposed to take place in our country? Five million visitors view it, and they do nothing!

Five people were killed, and eight others were injured in a mass shooting at a bank in Kentucky’s largest city on Monday morning, April 10.

Three students (nine years old) and three adults were killed inside The Covenant School in Nashville on March 27. The suspect, a former student, was killed by police.

What’s the answer? Some say more guns are needed. By some estimates, we have over 400 million guns registered in our country. We only have 380 million citizens.

How many is enough guns to stop the senseless massacre of our unarmed citizens? Four-hundred million ain’t enough?

Chris Jordan (Asbury Park Press) wrote about the Eagles’ Don Henley dedicating his song “Best of

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My Love” to the United States. The song was written by Glen Frey and J.D. Souther.

Henley said before singing the song on Friday, April 7, 2023:

“It’s a song about a breakup of a couple, originally. But tonight I want to dedicate this song to America and all of its insanity and all its glory. Sing it with me, okay? Let’s do something with unity.”

Henley, 75, sang: “You see it your way, I see it mine, but we both see it slippin’ away.”

Trivia question: Which of these is a major crop of both India and China?A. Rice; B. Tea; C. Wheat; D. Corn (answer is close by).

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Some more grins from the land of Paradise in Honolulu, Hawaii, courtesy of Jim Nicholson.

I relabeled all the jars in my wife’s spice rack. I’m not in trouble yet. It’s just a matter of thyme.

Bread is a lot like the sun. It rises in the yeast and sets in the waist.

A nurse came in and said, “Doc, there’s a man in the waiting room who thinks he’s invisible. What should I tell him?” The doctor replied, “Tell him I can’t see him today!”

So, if a cow doesn’t produce milk, is it a milk dud or an udder failure?

(Ask milk guru Leroy Shatto).

I’m taking care of my procrastination issues. Just you wait and see.

What is the best way to cook alligator? In a crock pot!

If you boil a funny bone, it becomes a laughingstock.

A sign at the Crystal Methodist Church of Effing, S.C.: Adultery is a sin. You can’t have your Kate and Edith, too.

The shop assistant fought off the armed robber with his labelling gun. Police are now looking for man with a price on his head. (Trivia answer –B. Tea. China produces the most tea in the world, In 2021, China’s tea production amounted to 3.18 million metric tons. India produces 1.2 million tons of tea, and over half of it remains in the country to be consumed by its citizens).

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Food for thought: “The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.” – Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist, widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest and most influential physicists of all time.”

Talk to you next week!

Steve Tinnen stevetinnen@yahoo.com

The Communists and adversaries threaten, infiltrate the U.S.

The communist regimes, including China, are colluding and signal a heightened aggression. They manufacture chaos and a weakened U.S. society culturally, economically, or militarily. We are at that stage. An attack could be cyber or EMP or kinetic armed warfare. The last would see hydrogen missles. Iran would join the communists.

We intercepted two Rus-

sian bombers at the Black Sea. Russia has nuclear subs patrolling our East Coast. China dominates the South China Sea and adds island bases. Taiwan is targeted. There’s Ukraine.

The communist ideology weakens our society with infiltration, money and bribes. Universities and education are targeted. Government officials and agencies are seduced.

President Eisenhower warned of an industrial military complex. Misguided corporations and government and a weakened mili-

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tary leaves us vulnerable.

Our youth, Generation Z and millennials are deceived of our American ideals and history. They believe socialism works (it’s an offspring of progressivism) and communism isn’t unthinkable.

The youth and susceptible populations are propagandized by an eccentric government with CRT, transexual nonsense, LGBTQ misconception, inclusion and climate confusion. The corrupt media propagate this garbage and some of our schools.

About 60 percent of our

eligible youth are unacceptable for military because of health and physical problems . But there are war mongers who want war. War means money to many entities. And with the threat of conflict should we have enclosures, food, water and other protective means?

Our economy is slipping fast. Keynesian economics don’t work. J. Yellen, treasurer, and S. Power, IRS chief, and their predecessors don’t have all their marbles. In the mid-eighties, the formula to determine inflation was changed and the num-

bers were lowered. So the Powell numbers are inaccurate. Not only do we need monetary policy and interest rate adjustments. We need physical spending reductions. Congress needs to do its job. Waste and frivolous spending get the axe.

Biden’s head is in the sand. He’s raising taxes with a recession on stream. Economics is not his forte. Our national debt is just a monopoly game.

Investigations are showing huge numbers and participation in money laundering and racketeering across

many states. The bad players use disguise but government officials and judges and Arizona’s Kaitie Hobbs are involved.

The lie index keeps rising. COVID, elections, Biden, Press Secretary Jean-Pierre, all run the count up. There’s an absence of fire extinguishers. You know - “liar, liar, pants on fire.” .

LeRoy Schwery Lathrop, Mo.

Publisher Emeritus Steve Tinnen

Jamey & D’Anna Honeycutt

Rep. Josh Hurlbert Eighth District State Rep. (573) 751-0246

Sen. Rusty Black 12th State Representative (573) 751-1415

The world is in turmoil, which includes a threatened U.S. Past military analysts and knowledgeable strategists have issued warnings.

Vicky Lynn Mick

Vicky Lynn Mick, 67, of Plattsburg, Mo., died Monday, April 10, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on April 25, 1955, to Ivan and Shirley (Stroud) Eckard. She worked as a paraprofessional for the Clinton County R-III School District. Vicky loved her family and friends. On September 14, 1983, she married Dennis Mick.

She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, Roger Johnston.

Survivors include her husband, Dennis, of the home; sons, Mitchell Mick,

Watkins earns academic scholarship

of Plattsburg Mo., David Mick, of St Joseph, Mo.; daughter, Jill Maxwell, of Iowa; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; her sisters, Gina Brock and Janet Eckard; three brothers, Michael Johnston, Warren “Dub” Eckard and Mitchell Stroud. Natural farewell under the direction of Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service, Plattsburg Mo. The family will have a celebration of life at a later date. Online guestbook and obituary at www. baileycox.com

Plattsburg Senior Center Menu

Thursday, April 13

Sloppy joes, broccoli and cauliflower salad, chilled pears, wheat bun.

Friday, April 14

Tuna casserole, buttered spinach, corn, chilled fruit, wheat bread.

Monday, April 17

Ham salad on lettuce, potato salad, pineapple, crackers.

Tuesday, April 18

Chicken pot pie, vegetables in the pie, beets, mandarin oranges, wheat bread.

Wednesday, April 19

Salmon loaf, creamed peas, cucumbers and onion, chilled fruit, cornbread.

Thursday, April 20

Hamburger on a bun, assorted relishes, macaroni salad, assorted fruits.

Friday, April 21

Beef stew (vegetables in the stew), lettuce salad, chilled peaches, wheat bread.

Monday, April 24

Fish fillet, peas, stewed tomatoes, gelatin with cottage cheese, cornbread.

Tuesday, April 25

Chicken tenders, tater tots, broccoli, chilled apricots, wheat bread.

Wednesday, April 26

Salisbury steak, buttered potatoes, seasoned green beans, mixed fruit, dinner rolls.

Thursday, April 27

Hamburger stroganoff, cabbage, potato salad, chilled peaches, wheat bread.

Friday, April 28

Ham and beans, relishes, fruit gelatin, cornbread.

THE LEADER

Congratulations to East Buchanan senior Maya Watkins, who was rewarded for her hard work and dedication with a full-ride academic scholarship to Newman University in Kansas. She was surprised with the award last month at EBHS. Just five honorees earn the St. Newman Scholarship.

HIGHWAYS

NWMO MoDOT Roadwork 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 April 10-16.

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

I-29 – Pavement improvement project from south of Business Route 71 to just south of Route O (Buchanan County) through late October 2023. An 11.6-foot

width restriction is in place.

(Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.) Business Route 71 – Roadside work from Route E to Pearl Street, April 10

I-229 – RAMP CLOSED for pothole patching from north I-229 to southbound I-29, April 12, 7:30-11:30 a.m.

Caldwell County

Route 116 – CLOSED for a bridge rehabilitation project over the Union Pacific railroad, approximately 2 miles east of Route 13, through mid-June 2023. A signed detour is in place.

(Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction, LLC) https://www.modot.org/ caldwell-county-route116-bridge-over-railroad

Clinton County

I-35 – Concrete replacement southbound from mile marker 48 to mile marker 40, April 10-14. The road will be narrowed to one lane with a 12-foot

width restriction aroundthe-clock.

Route 116 – Permit work from Hord Road to Route K, April 10

Daviess County

Route P – Pothole patching from Route 13 to Route 6, April 11-14

DeKalb County

U.S. Route 36 – Concrete replacement eastbound from Lakesite Road to Baker Road, April 10-14. The road will be narrowed to

one lane around-the-clock.

Carroll County

Route E – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Lost Creek Bridge, approximately 1 mile east of Route OO, through April 2023. (Contractor: Mera Excavation, LLC) *1 https://www.modot.org/carroll-county-route-e-bridgereplacements

City of Plattsburg is accepting applications for a seasonal Pool Manager to supervise all day-to-day operations of the swimming pool. This is primarily a working-manager role, must be an above-average swimmer and capable of serving as both a lifeguard and a concession stand attendant. Must be a skilled communicator, motivator, and leader, able to deliver excellent customer service. This position runs from May through September. First-year Pool Manager will earn $18.25 per hour, higher pay available for subsequent seasons. Preferred experience includes at least one year in management or supervision of employees and two years’ experience in aquatics, lifeguarding, water rescue, or pool/ water park operations. High School Diploma or GED is required. Valid CPR/AED card is required as well. Must pay attention to details and keep accurate records. Apply on Indeed, email a resume to CWaggoner@Plattsburg-mo.gov or download and application from www.plattsburg-mo.gov/ documents.aspx. City of Plattsburg is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. All applicants must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen.

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East Buchanan gets the extra-innings win over Tigers

state semifinalist Plattsburg

2-1 win in extra innings on Thursday, April 6, at Heritage Park in Gower. East Buchanan senior AdamStephen Engnes scored late on

a passed ball to tie the game 1-1 and force extras, then took the bases loaded hit-bypitch that brought home the walk-off score.

East Buchanan junior Gage Busby started the game on the mound for the Bulldogs, striking out nine batters in three innings (including four batters in the first inning, one coming on a dropped third strike). Senior Bronco Whitt added eight strikeouts in relief.

Not to be outdone, Plattsburg lefty Keegan Gudde continued his impressive freshman campaign, striking out seven

batters and allowing four hits and four walks in six scoreless innings. Braden Brown drove in the Tigers’ lone run, which was scored by Gavin Boyle.

Plattsburg suffered another one-run loss to a strong team the next day, falling 3-2 to Chillicothe in Livingston County. Jackson Lewis and Gudde each had RBIs, while Hunter Risch and Jayden Houser each scored.

The Tigers were back to their winning ways this past Monday, downing Bishop LeBlond in St. Joseph, 5-2. Lewis was three-for-four

with three RBIs and two runs. Hunter Risch scored twice and both Gavin Carter and Wyatt Moran knocked in RBIs. Carter struck out nine batters in four innings while allowing three walks and five hits.

The Lathrop Mules baseball team hit a rough patch in the last week with a few quality opponents on the schedule.

The Mules scored a nice win against 116 Highway rival Polo, 15-6, on Wednesday, April 5. Cole Chapman went three-for-five with two runs scored and an RBI to help Lathrop past the Panthers. Grady Miller and Shane Dodd each scored three times while Mason Mudd and Carson Carver

The clash between defending KCI co-champ East Buchanan and 2022 Class 2

didn’t disappoint. Pitchers dominated the day, with East Buchanan edging past the Tigers for a

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(Above) East Buchanan senior AdamStephen Engnes. (Right) Plattsburg freshman Keegan Gudde. brett adkison | the leader

Lathrop, East Buch impress at Brant Downey Invite

The Lathrop track and field program hosted its annual Brant Downey Invitational at LHS on Thursday, April 6, with the girls finishing sixth in the team standings (90 points) and the boys placing fourth (79.5 points).

The South Harrison girls (143 points) and Lafayette County boys (140.5 points) won the respective team championships.

For the Lathrop girls, Avery Patton turned in the day’s best finish, winning the high jump with a height of 1.55 meters, while also placing third in the 100M

dash. Kinsley Patton took second place in three different events – the shot put (10.78 meters), discus (36.67 meters) and javelin (32.94 meters).

Isabelle Chance was second in the pole vault (2.14 meters) and the 4x200M relay team (Williams, Patton, Brassfield, Beane) was third at 1:54. The 4x400M relay (Schrunk, Seeley, Brassfield, Beane) was also third at 4:43.

For the Lathrop boys, Lucas Quinn was second in the 110M hurdles with a time of 16.56 seconds, Scott Abbott was second in the high jump at 1.75 me-

ters, and Jares Gaskins was second in the discus with a throw of 37.8 meters.

Elijah Crain was third in the pole vault (2.59 meters) and Brody Spear was third in the triple jump (11.61 meters).

East Buchanan also competed at the Brant Downey Invitational, as the boys team took second at 117 points and the Lady Bulldogs were fifth at 94.5 points.

The East Buchanan boys cleaned up on the medal stand, earning eight finishes in the top three. They were especially dominant in distance events. Park-

er Conroy won the 800M (2:09), Aidan Hensley won the 1600M (4:47) and the 4x8000M relay team (Conroy, Paxton, White, Hensley) won its event with a time of 8:46.

Trey Johnson was first in the long jump (5.91 meters) and second in the javelin (48.86 meters). Trevor Klein won the triple jump at 12.58 meters. The 4x100M relay (Pendleton, Johnson, White, Klein) was third with a time of 46.83 seconds and Clark Scott was third in the high jump at 1.7 meters.

For the Lady Bulldogs, Rilyn Sherwood took first place in the long jump at

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each added two runs. Griffin Schrunk knocked in two RBIs.

On the bump, Carver had an oddly symmetrical night, striking out five batters in five innings while allowing five walks and five hits. Schrunk struck out four batters and allowed one hit

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in two innings of relief.

The next day, Lathrop ran into one of the state’s best small school programs, falling to Lawson 10-0 in six innings. Max Gagnon rang up the Mules’ lone hit, a double.

On Friday, April 7, Ethan Noll threw a gem

5.13 meters, Adrian Allen was first in the pole vault (2.29 meters) and Brooklyn Johnson won the shot put at 11.19 meters.

Both the 4x100M relay (Wheeler, Sherwood, Kenagy, Fortney – 54.12 seconds) and 4x200M relay (Wheeler, Watkins, Sherwood, Fortney – 1:53) were second on the day. Layla Watkins took third in the 300M hurdles with a time of 53.50 seconds, Olivia Fortney was third in the triple jump at 9.23 meters and Laney Wilmes was third in the javelin at 29.65 meters.

The Plattsburg track programs competed at the

for the Mules, allowing just three hits and one walk while striking out nine batters in six innings. Unfortunately, Braymer came out ahead in the pitchers duel, winning 2-1.

This past Monday, Class 4 Maryville took the 10-0 win against the Mules

Joe Shy Relays in Chillicothe last week, with the girls finishing fifth and the boys finishing 10th in the team standings. Freshman Letecia Howard won the high jump at 5’1” and was a member of both the first-place 4x200M relay (Schmitten, Howard, Parra, Novich – 1:51) and second-place 4x400M relay (Howard, Schmitten, Nelson, Parra – 4:25). She was also second in the 400M with a time 1:02. Allyson Elliot added a third-place finish in the pole vault (7’6”).

On the boys side, Carson Stockdale was third in both the 400M (52.34 seconds) and 1600M run (4:46).

on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University. Gagnon collected two of Lathrop’s five hits and Dylan Smith was sharp in relief, allowing just three hits and one run in two innings while striking out a pair.

(Above) Plattsburg senior Luke Schroeder at the plate.

(Below) EBHS sophomore Ty Ingle rounds first.

PLATTSBURG BASEBALL

Returning trio looks to keep up Tigers’ momentum

Last season, the Plattsburg Tigers navigated a tough conference and district to make their way to the Missouri Class 2 State Baseball Championships, taking third place in Springfield. In 2023, several of the key players on that squad return to lead the program.

The senior trio of Jackson Lewis (infield), Wyatt Moran (catcher) and Luke Schroeder (outfield/infield) return to spearhead the Tigers’ efforts. They’ll be joined by a fourth senior, Zak

Kittelson, who is expected to contribute for Plattsburg this spring.

“Jackson, Wyatt, and Luke were all starters on the team last year during the state run,” said Plattsburg head coach Beau Brown.

“Jackson and Luke were on state basketball and Wyatt made state wrestling. They all understand that it doesn’t come by accident and is going to take a lot of hard work to get back to that and have a quality season. All three were key to our success last year, each in their own ways.

Plattsburg ready for exciting season on the track

With some key returns and an injection of youthful talent, the Plattsburg Lady Tigers track team has hit the ground running in 2023, and the future is looking bright.

The Lady Tigers will benefit from having 12 freshmen and 10 sophomores on the squad. Some of those youngsters – including Letecia Howard, Izzy Parra, Sophie Schmitten and more – have already become major point scorers for Plattsburg.

Head coach Cody Denton said he hopes to see the young athletes learn to com-

TRACK AND FIELD

The 2023 Plattsburg Tigers. Front (left to right): Jadan Howard, Zach Annis, Gavin Boyle, Rylan Langton, Wyatt Moran, Trez Boulware, Michael Hastings, Keegan Gudde, Camden McLallen. Middle: Sam Elliott, River Jones, Gavin Carter, Jon Fish, Jaden Shoniber, Braden Brown, Jayden Houser, Hunter Risch. Back: Cal Swickard (Coach), John Reagan (Coach), Luke Schroeder, Beau Brown (Coach), Jackson Lewis, Zak Kittelson, John Houser (Coach), Mike Steggall (Coach). photo courtesy of spillmycup photography

pete at a high level and not get discouraged when things don’t go their way.

“They are highly competitive and also very athletic,” he said. “They are also doing some different events than they are used to from last year. We are seeing what we will have the best chance in come the end of season. I’m excited to see how we finish.”

Despite graduating four important athletes from the previous year (Savannah Bingham, Raegan Grass, Ali Rawlings, Lia Graham), the Lady Tigers will have several important returnees in 2023, including seniors Jazzy Bingham (sprints) and Gracelyn Marsh (field events), and juniors Lynnlee Novich and Alice Nelson, who both qualified for state last year in the relays.

“Lynnlee and Alice have been to state,” Denton

said. “They know what it takes and they know how to trust the process. Hopefully they can be a sense of calm through the season to the young girls. Marsh is such a great kid. She brings energy, she’s aggressive, positive and very coachable. Jazzy is highly talented and very fast. We are getting her back from injury and I hope to see her speed on the track very soon.”

On the boys side, the Tigers will benefit from the return of three seniors – Carson Stockdale (distance runner), Rayden Freeman (thrower) and Jordan Harris (thrower) – and the addition of a fourth, James Braddy (short/long sprints). As he showed in Plattsburg’s historic basketball run, Braddy has an uncommon combination of speed and versatility that will make him an asset for Plattsburg this spring.

“He likes track and hopes to use it to keep himself ready for college basketball,” Denton said. “He will run anything we ask. He is such a likable kid. Hopefully the kids take on his energy.”

Since his freshman year, Carson Stockdale has been a leader in the long distance runs for Plattsburg, both in cross country and track. His versatility could have him contributing in other areas, too.

“He competes better than any boy we have,” Denton said. “He loves the sport, and he will outwork everyone. He can run every event in the meet. We also have to see what he will be running by districts.”

The Tigers will also look to junior Isaia Howard for points both in the jumps and on the track.

Wyatt Moran earns academic honor

Senior Wyatt Moran of Plattsburg has received “Honorable Mention” for the 2023 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2023. The announcement was made by Brandon Burns, principal at PHS.

Missouri Scholars 100 is a program sponsored by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. Schools across Missouri were invited to nominate candidates for this statewide recognition. The selection is based primarily on a formula using the student’s grade point average and ACT or SAT score. Each student nominated had first to meet the criteria of an”Academic Decathlon,” which included ten “events”

designed to ensure the student’s academic strength. The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.750, a minimum ACT score of 29, or a minimum SAT score of 1,280, be ranked in the upper ten percent of the class, and take high-level courses in mathematics, science, English, and foreign language. The student must also have excellent attendance, be an exemplary school citizen, and be involved in the school activity program.

Clark Mershon, Executive Director of the principals’ association, said,

“The Missouri Scholars 100 Program is one of the premier academic recognition programs in the country. It is truly a celebration of learning. Students selected for this program have taken a rigorous course of study

and maintained the highest academic standards. The Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals wants to celebrate the achievement and success of these students and their schools.”

GOLF Pair of student-athletes hit the links for PHS

The Plattsburg Tigers golf team will be small in size once again this year, but a pair of student-athletes will get to learn the ins and outs of a life-long sport.

After graduating senior Nathan Bash, the golf squad will have just two players.

Sophomore D.J. Devore will be back on the links for the Tigers in 2023 after playing a key role as a freshman. He’ll have the most experience out of the pair.

Fellow sophomore Grant Stringfellow is out for the team for the first time.

“He is brand new to the sport,” said head coach

PLATTSBURG

Amanda Wilkinson. “After just a couple of weeks of practice, he displays a good

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This year we need them to be the leaders of our team.”

The Tigers will need some new faces to step up this year, as they lose a bevy of stars from last year’s run – Brock Steggall, Joey Hofmeister, Nathan Bash, Kayden Carter and Paul Nelson.

“We are going to have

ups and downs this year with losing five varsity pitchers, five of our top seven hitters, and four defensive starters from last year’s team,” Brown said. “As long as the players put in their best effort every day with their best attitudes, we can grow into a quality team by the end of the year.”

swing and can get quite a bit of distance. We just need to work on his accuracy.”

Plattsburg will look to several guys – including pitcher/first baseman Braden Brown, Kittelson, and infielder/outfielder Jayden Houser – to help fill that gap. They’ve also gotten great performances on the mound from freshman lefty Keegan Gudde and jr. Hunter Risch.

(Left to Right) Coach Amanda Wilkinson with PHS golfers Grant Stringfellow and DJ Devore. brett adkison the leader

Strong returns put East Buchanan in the title hunt

A year after splitting the KCI Conference championship and two years removed from playing in the Missouri Class 2 state title game, the East Buchanan Bulldogs baseball team will have a deep roster of seniors and returning starters aiming to add to their legacy.

It begins with a senior class that includes Bronco Whitt (pitcher/shortstop), AdamStephen Engnes (outfield), Derek Peak (outfield), Dylan Davis (outfield), Jack Church (catcher), Austin

Cilke (pitcher/outfield), Max Henry (first baseman), and Alec Hesson (outfield/ catcher).

“A lot of seniors have been with the program all four years,” said head coach Dave Elms. “Unfortunately, this group of seniors were hit with the COVID shutdown year and missed a season. We reflect on that a lot, trying to make a point not to take things for granted, because you never know when something could be gone. Their experience cannot be measured by stats, only by the leadership they have

shown to our younger players. They are outstanding young men who will be very successful adults.”

The Bulldogs will be powerful on the mound with several live arms to their credit, including Whitt, junior Gage Busby and senior Austin Cilke.

“Bronco has had a very successful start to the spring,” said Elms. “He has found value in the weight room, which has increased his velocity and has helped with his recovery time. He has played a lot of baseball

Bulldogs look to build on second-place KCI finish

Last season, East Buchanan golf battled their way to second place in the KCI Conference, and though they graduated one of the best golfers in program history in Carson Thompson, they return a strong corps of athletes looking to up their game.

That includes four varsity players from last year in seniors Jack Archdekin and Zakary Andrews, juniors Sawyer Musser and Tucker Musser.

“Our four returning guys bring a lot of leadership and experience to the team,” said head coach Michael Willhite, “We have a returning state qualifier in Sawyer Musser, who now

knows what it takes to make it to the state level. We also have several others that just barely missed the cut last year and have learned from it. These returners have been in several varsity tournaments and districts, so they know what it takes to perform well and the mentality they need to have while competing.”

Willhite added that the team’s large turnout will allow him to rotate several players in and out to contribute to the team’s success. He expects to see a few names to step up in that regard, including juniors Trevor Klein and Aidan Rhoad, and sophomores Isaiah Watkins, Dylan Davidson and Brady Whiteley.

With this mix of re-

turning starters and budding golfers, along with the experience they gained last season, Willhite said this team can accomplish a lot in 2023.

“After last year, I have hopes of our team hopefully getting another shot at the KCI conference,” he said. “After their success last year, they believe more in themselves, and hopefully believe that it is possible to win conference this year. I believe these guys have gained a lot of confidence in themselves, their game, and they have been continually putting in the work to get better. They are always wanting to play, ask questions and improve their game.”

The 2023 East Buchanan Bulldogs baseball team. photo courtesy of scholastic photography

2023 East Buchanan Golf. Front Row (left to right): Ty Ingle, Trevor Klein, Parker Conroy, Zakary Andrews, Jack Archdekin, Brayden Lewis, Mason Spencer, Frankie Duke. Second Row: Sawyer Musser, Tucker Musser, Eli Brown, Lake McCray, Andrew Rhoad, Nathaniel Fortney, Corbin Allen, Lewis Atha, Coach Michael Willhite. Back row (left to right): Ben Rhoad, Isaiah Watkins, Brady Whiteley, Aidan Rhoad, Coleson Orstad, Dylan Davidson. photo courtesy of scholastic photography

East Buchanan boys track is set to impress in ‘23

Benefiting from a long list of returning athletes, the East Buchanan boys track and field team is ready to leave their mark on the 2023 season.

At the top of the roster, the Bulldogs will have three seniors providing experience to an otherwise younger team – Carson White, Brazon Pryor and Zak Andrews.

“Carson leads by example,” said East Buchanan track coach Jeff Harlin. “When he’s in the zone, there are few athletes like him in the area. He’s just so raw athletically. He runs the 800M, does the 4x100M relay and throws the javelin – that’s a strange combination of events, but he makes it work.

“Brazon leads by encouraging others! He sets a standard for younger athletes in that they can see in him what being a great

teammate looks like. Brazon is one-of-a-kind and that’s what we love about him.

“Zak leads by taking chances. Zak thought pole vault looked interesting, so he’s doing it! He’s not coasting to the end of his athletic career at East Buchanan. He’s trying something new, fun and exciting to him. I have a feeling he’ll have some success in the pole vault this year.”

The Bulldogs also return the versatile junior Trevor Klein, whose combination of speed and strength makes him a danger in both the dashes and the jumps. Harlin added that Klein hates to lose, but even more, he dislikes failing to give his absolute best.

“It rarely happens, but it’s where his motivation comes from,” Harlin said. “He doesn’t want to let himself or anyone else down. He’s an amazing, naturally athletic young man, but he’s ultimately success-

Front Row (left to right): Wyatt Fisher, Seth Spencer, Trey Pendleton, Ashton Roe, Finley Fisher, Reece Dixon, Riley Everett, Parker Conroy, Trevor Klein. Second Row: Nathaniel Fortney, Mason Brown, Kyler Paxton, Hayden Allen, Kaden Mujica, Phoenix Baugh, Aidan Hensley, Wyatt Parker. Third Row: Ty Humbard, Baker Thomas, Corbin Allen, Gavin Peak, Kade Webb, Braxton Scott, Carson Stephens, Brazon Pryor, Zakary Andrews. Fourth Row: Coach Jeff Harlin, Trey Johnson, Maddux Thomas, Carson White, Clark Scott, Chase Meers, Ben Rhoad, Coach Dan Ritter. photo courtesy of scholastic photography

ful because he’s driven. Giving less than his best is never a thought that enters his mind.”

Aidan Hensley is also back this season and has cemented himself as one of the best distance runners in Northwest Missouri.

“Much like Trevor and Carson, Aidan can and could

do so many different events in track and field,” said Harlin. “Aidan’s best gift is his tenacity and his ability to read and internalize himself. ‘To give everything you have’ is typically a cliche for many people. It’s not for Aidan. If he believes he can pass someone late in a race, he’ll probably do it. For the

last two seasons, our team motto has been ‘No Limits.’ Aidan is the embodiment of this saying.”

Additionally, the Bulldogs return juniors Chase Meers (shot put) and Nathaniel Fortney (hurdles, sprints, 4x100M), and sophomores Seth Spencer (110M, 300M hurdles), Ky-

ler Paxton (4x800M, 400M), Trey Johnson (javelin), and Parker Conroy (4x800M, 800M).

Some names to watch out for this season as new contributors are freshman Phoenix Baugh, sophomores Riley Buxton and Trey Pendleton, and junior Mason Brown.

A new slate of Lady Bulldogs are ready to step up

the things she can control.

Tibet Brown, Abby Rust, Ellie Edwards, Kaylynn Engnes, Sydney Gilliland, Zora Whitt,

With some of the program’s best athletes graduating last May or out with injury, the East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs track and field team will turn to a fresh cast of athletes for the 2023 season.

The team will have a pair of seniors to lean on for guidance this year in Jaylen Knowles and Adrian Allen.

“Jaylen sets a great example for our younger throwers,” said East Buchanan girls head coach Jeff Harlin. “Her focus every day is to get better in her events. She focuses on controlling

“Adrian is extremely soft-spoken, but that doesn’t mean she’s not a leader,” Harlin said. “She takes it upon herself to lead and be the example in the pole vault group when Coach Lee is helping with other events in practice. She is well-respected amongst all of her teammates, but especially within the pole vault group.”

Harlin said that Allen

has helped advance the pole vault event at East Buchanan and that, alone, has etched her name into EBHS lore. “As far as this season, we know there’s some talented vaulters out there in Class 2, but when you consider that Adrian has only been doing the pole vault for about one year, you realize that she’s really progressed rapidly and we expect her to

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Front Row (left to right):

Aynjewel Jones, Katie O’Donnell, Julie Perks. Second Row: Laney Wilmes, Raquel Marza-Gil, Jessalyn Townsend, Sierra Simmons, Ella Bilton, Haley Essex, Heidi Church, Jordyn Allen. Third Row: Addi Musser, Chloe Wheeler, Adrian Allen, Haleigh Croney, Anna Kenagy, Layla Watkins, Halle Gross. Fourth Row: Coach Jeff Harlin, Natalya Sprague, Rilyn Sherwood, Brooklynn Johnson, Olivia Fortney, Allie Kelsey, Coach Dan Ritter. Not Pictured: Jaylen Knowles. scholastic photography

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Black and Gold ready to hit the track in 2023

Packed with talented sophomores and juniors, the Lathrop Lady Mules track and field team will be exciting in 2023, as they’ll have the ability to compete for titles now while also building for the future.

The Lady Mules will have just three seniors this spring, including Sierra Brassfield in the relays, Ariana Muller in the throws, and Ginevra Girardo in the jumps. Brassfield – a multisport leader at Lathrop –will be especially crucial, as she brings the experience

that comes with state qualifications in both the 4x200M relay and 4x400M relay.

Lathrop will be powered by their juniors and sophomores, including state qualifiers Keylie Beane (4x400M relay, hurdles), Avery Patton (high jump, relays) and Kinsley Patton

Mules aim for another title game appearance

Last year, the Lathrop Mules baseball team capped a 15-8 season by earning a spot in the Class 3, District 15 championship game for the second year in a row, and though it didn’t result in a title, it was another strong showing for the Black and

Gold.

In 2023, the Mules return six starters to the team, beginning with their senior trio of Brendan Fine (center field, pitcher), Ethan Noll (first baseman, pitcher) and Carson Carver (infield, pitcher).

“All three seniors are players who show up every

day, give 100 percent and do everything the coaching staff asks of them,” said head coach Joe Dutcher. “They may not be loud and emotional, but they all are great examples for the younger players on how to handle every situation. They are great role models of how to be

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(shot put, discus).

Joining them are returning contributors Kaylee Carty (distance), Kirra Gentry (distance), Trinity Goodman (middle distance), Emilee Grooms (distance), Autum Nichols (discus), Kyanne Seeley (relays) and Alayna Williams (relays).

Mike Epperson, a longtime coach in Lathrop’s track program, returns to lead the team again this year, and said he sees several freshmen – including Aubrey Schrunk (relays, pole vault), Cami Mayer (jumps, relays) and Milana Baber (sprints, relays) – who can

contribute in 2023.

Meanwhile, the Lathrop boys track team will have a new man at the helm, as Joe Mallory will serve as the head coach this year.

He’ll have a large group of seniors to help lead the program, including Tyson

Front Row (left to right): Kiersten Sewell, Sierra Brassfield, Ariana Muller, Ginevra Girardo, mgr. Kailey Johnston; 2nd row: Shelby Carter, Kirra Gentry, Chellssie Meyers, Aubrey Schrunk, Sophia Rumans, Emilee Grooms; 3rd row: Layla Cottingham, Kyanne Seeley, Myla Galloway, Milana Baber, Cami Myers, Isabelle Chance, Keylie Beane; 4th row: Audrey Hudson, Gracie Robinson-Quigley, Kaylee Carty, Avery Patton, Autum Nichols, Kinsley Patton, Alayna Williams, Aroa Perez; back row: Coach Megan Fine, Coach Mike Epperson, Coach Deidra Sellers. Not Pict: McKinlee Clapp.

The 2023 Lathrop Mules baseball team. photo courtesy of scholastic photography

The 2023 Lathrop Boys Track and Field Team. photos courtesy of scholastic photography

Mules hope to defend KCI Conf. title

The Lathrop Mules golf team created some history last spring, battling their way to the program’s first KCI Conference championship in its 20-plus years of existence. With most of that varsity team coming back in 2023, it could prove to be another banner year for this talented group.

Five key members of that KCI championship team – Max Gagnon, Griffin Schrunk, Cole Chapman, Mason Mudd and Zach Painter – are back this spring, having graduated only Tristan Walters from the group.

Lathrop head coach Rick Mudd said the team has grown excited since their championship – excited to get on the course, hit balls, and improve on their game. And he added that the players want to win the KCI again.

Among those returns is sophomore Max Gagnon, who used a late par in last year’s conference meet to win the individual KCI title. With a year of varsity play under his belt and his future ahead of him, Gagnon could put together a historic career

at LHS.

“He’s a little stronger this year,” said Mudd. “Hopefully hitting longer and a little straighter. Hopefully he can make it down to the state meet.”

Mudd said that the weather is starting to get better and hopefully they can get

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get even better in 2023,” Harlin said. “I would like to see Adrian become more consistent at clearing the lower heights, break the school record and advance to sectionals, giving her an opportunity to compete for a chance to go to state.”

A rising star last season, Rilyn Sherwood

Lathrop

returns as a sophomore and will be looking to make another stride forward this spring.

“Rilyn has great athletic ability and, more importantly for us, she’s been in big-time athletic competitions and performed well when she was at state track and field in 2022 and the state volleyball

Baseball,

coachable and give everything you have for the team. Great team mentality players.”

Fine has been one of the team’s key players for a couple years, but the Mules have had to navigate the early part of the season without him, as he recovers from an injury sustained in basketball. Dutcher said that Fine has been at practice each day, helping the team run drills and coaching up his younger teammates, and when he does return, Fine will solidify everything the team does.

“He is a prime example of doing whatever is best for the team,” Dutcher said. “As a freshman, he never wanted to be a pitcher. But knowing his team would need him his senior year, he started to work at it and was willing to do it because he knew it was what was needed for the team. When he returns, we will look for him to bring a calm and confident presence, whether that is on the field, at the plate, on the mound or in the dugout. He loves to play and loves to be around his teammates.”

In addition to the seniors, the Mules

LHS

Track,

championships this past fall,” Harlin said. “She’s battle-tested and looks forward to the challenges of the bright lights. The biggest item for us as coaches is finding the events that will best suit her talents. Regardless of what those events are, we know she’ll give her absolute best.”

Additional returns

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more practice on the range and improve their scores.

He said that Painter has come a long way in just the last year, Cole Chapman is playing well, and that Mason Mudd played well in his latest tournament.

this season include juniors Aynjewel Jones (distance), Anna Kenagy (sprint relays) and Ellie Edwards (sprint relays), and sophomore Laney Wilmes, who has already scored the program’s third-best mark in javelin.

The Lady Bulldogs also expect to see some newfound contributions

return three other starters from last year’s team – junior Keaton Coots (left field, pitcher), Grady Miller (shortstop, pitcher) and Mason Mudd (right field, pitcher). Miller will be especially valuable for the Mules, as he broke out last season as one of the team’s best pitchers despite being only a freshman.

Dutcher said they expect junior Gabe Watkins to take on the majority of the catching duties this season and that several sophomores – including Cole Chapman, Dylan Smith, Max Gagnon and Griffin Schrunk – will be expected to contribute throughout the year. The coach said he’s excited to see the younger players grow in 2023.

“I hope they realize they are young and they are going to make mistakes and to not be too hard on themselves,”

Dutcher said. “I hope they gain

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Partain (long jump, relays), Jacob Gaskins (throws), Jared Gaskins (throws), Scott Abbott (high jump, relays), Jared Wright (throws), Levi Davis (distances), Kaden Spear (distances). Behind them, junior Isaiah Head (sprints), Garrett Smith (relays, mid-distances) and Brodie Berghager (relays) will look to continue their

growth in the sport. Freshmen Owen Chance (relays, jumps) and Wyatt Davis (hurdles, relays), and sophomores Brody Spear (jumps, hurdles), Lucas Quinn (relays, jumps, hurdles), Michael McFarland (javelin) and Elijah Crain (pole vault) figure to be key point contributors for the Mules in 2023.

from freshmen Kaylynn Engnes (pole vault, high jump), Olivia Fortney (sprints), Brooklyn Johnson (shot put, discus), Layla Watkins (hurdles), sophomore Chloe Wheeler (sprints) and junior Zora Whitt (pole vault).

Because The People Must Know

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board for the City of Gower, Missouri, will be held on April 26, 2023 at 7:00pm at the Gower American Legion Post 393 located at 91 North 3rd Street in Gower, Missouri, regarding the application of Musser Properties, LLC for the purpose of a change in Zoning District for the property at: Block 15, Lots 1 & 2 in the City of Gower, Missouri from its current R1-A zone to that of R-2. All interested parties are encouraged to attend this meeting.

(4/6, 4/13/23)

PUBLIC HEARING

Troy and Vanessa Foote of Trimble, MO have applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Special Use Permit for Big Foote Outfitters LLC to add Primitive Camping and Liquor Sales. Property is located on the East side of Hwy O, South of SW 225th St., North of Smithville Lake, in Trimble, MO. Section 17; Township 54N; Range 32W. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, May 4, 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 (4/13, 4/20/23)

PUBLIC HEARING

the confidence they need to be able to play this sport with the right rhythm and vibe it takes to be successful. Right now we are still thinking too much. They will make mistakes and we will have some growing pains. But that’s why they call them “growing” pains. We will continue to grow and get better each day.”

Deedholder - Sur-Ag LLC of Forest City, MO together with Operating Business - Sure-Ag LLC of Forest City, MO have applied to Rezone 5.00 acres to M-2 (Heavy Industrial) for the purpose of operating an Anhydrous Ammonia filling and storage station. Property is located on the East side of NW Country Lane Rd., North of 116 Hwy., South of NW Plotsky Rd., Plattsburg, MO. Section 22; Township 55N; Range 32W. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 7:15 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 (4/13, 4/20/23)

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In re: Bryon A. Cobb and Alexa M. Cobb TRUSTEE'S SALE: For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Bryon A. Cobb and Alexa M. Cobb, husband and wife, dated March 15, 2007, recorded as reference #2007-1379, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for the County of Clinton, Missouri, the Undersigned Successor Trustee will on Friday, May 5, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (1:00 pm), at West front door of the Court House, in the City of Plattsburg, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:

All of Lot Fifteen (15), TIMBER CREEK ESTATES PHASE 2, a subdivision in Clinton County, State of Missouri to satisfy said debt and costs.

DAVIS, KAHN & TRAVAGLINl INC

Successor Trustee St. Louis City, Missouri April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2023 (4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4/23)

The 2023 Lathrop Mules golf team. scholastic photography

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IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE

DIVISION

Case Number: 23CN-PR00013

In the Estate of HAROLD DEAN WAGONER, Deceased.

Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of HAROLD DEAN WAGONER, Decedent:

On March 23, 2023, Lucretia Hartman was appointed the personal representative(s) of the estate of Harold Dean Wagoner, 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:

Lucretia Hartman, 8422 SW HIGHWAY Z, P.O. BOX 125, TRlMBLE, MO 64492

The personal representative's attorney's name, business address is:

Mark Allen, 12 A WESTWOODS DR, LIBERTY, MO 64068 (816) 781-5905

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 !item pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.

Date of the decedent's death: April 11, 2022

Date of first publication: March 30, 2023 /s/ J .Schulz Clerk

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20/23)

TRUSTEE S SALE

IN RE: Lesia Whitaker and Marty Whitaker, wife and husband Trustee’s Sale:

For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Lesia Whitaker and Marty Whitaker, wife and husband dated November 5, 2010 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Clinton County, Missouri as Instrument Number 2010-3452 modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded January 9, 2015 in Instrument Number 201598 further modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded October 17, 2017 in Instrument Number 201703169 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Monday, April 17, 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:

ALL OF LOT 18, BLOCK A, CAPE COD ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF TRIMBLE, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF.

to satisfy said debt and costs.

MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 212409.041723.427003 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.

PUBLISH ON: March 23, 2023 03/30/2023, 04/06/2023, 04/13/2023 (3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13/23)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI

PROBATE DIVISION

Case Number: 23CN-PR00025

In the Estate of MARY M DEWEERDT, Deceased.

Notice to Creditors (Small Estate)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of MARY M DEWEERDT, Decedent:

On March 31, 2023, an amended small estate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON County, Missouri.

All creditors of the decedent, who died on February 4, 2023, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of the decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration.

Receipt of this notice should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient may possibly have a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri.

Date of first publication is April 6, 2023

Division Clerk, MISTY DEAN By: /S/ REN EADS (4/6, 4/13/23)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

A default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust executed by, Diana Boyle dated 5/25/2018 and recorded on 5/31/2018 in Instrument Number 201801496, in the Recorder’s office for Clinton County, Missouri. The successor trustee will on May 2, 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:

BEGINNING 25 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-ONE (21), TOWNSHIP FIFTY-SEVEN (57), RANGE THIRTY (30), CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, RUNNING THENCE NORTH 278 FEET, WEST 108 FEET, SOUTH 278 FEET, EAST 108 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING

Commonly known as: 7996 NE Redwood Lane, Cameron, Missouri 64429 for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust.

CSM Foreclosure Trustee Corp.

Successor Trustee (800) 652-4080

4x 04/06/2023, 04/13/2023, 04/20/2023, 04/27/2023

CSM File 26-23-00234

NOTE: This office is a debt collector. (4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4,27/23)

CIRCUIT COURT OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

Estate# 23CN-PR00023

In the matter of BARRY LEO TODD

Deceased

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO DETERMINE HEIRS OF DECEDENT

To all persons known or unknown who claim any interest as an heir or through an heir in the property, real or personal, of BARRY LEO TODD, who died on the 18th day of February, 2017 residing in Clinton County, Missouri;

You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri by MITZI HENSON requesting the court to determine the heirs of the above named decedent and the respective interest in and to all of the property owned by said deceased at the time of his death including the following to wit: CLAIM AGAINST MONSANTO CO. as related to ROUNDUP Weedkiller

Petitioner's attorney is Joseph A. Gagnon, whose business address is 119 N. Main St, Plattsburg, MO 64477

You are further notified that a hearing on said Petition will be held in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri, in the Associate Courtroom, located at 207 N Main, Plattsburg, MO, on MAY 1, 2023 AT 9:30 AM at which time and place said petition will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment may be entered in due course upon said petition.

Dated March 24, 2023

/s/ JESSY SCHULZ, Probate Clerk Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri (3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20/23)

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IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

Case Number: 23CN-PR00027

In the Estate of JOAN SILL SKIPTON, Deceased.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JOAN SILL SKIPTON, Decedent:

On March 23, 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Jill Gessell was appointed the personal representative(s) of the estate of Joan Sill Skipton, 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:

Jill Gessell, 5760 NW NN HIGHWAY, STEWARTSVILLE, MO 64490

The personal representative's attorney's name, business address is:

Joe Gagnon, 119 N MAIN, PLATTSBURG, MO 64477

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.

Date of the decedent's death: November 11, 2022

Date of first publication: April 6, 2023

/s/ J .Schulz Clerk

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

ROAD WORK NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Bids will be received electronically by the Commission until 11:00 o'clock a.m. (prevailing local time) on 4/21/2023 for the project(s) listed below. Electronic bids must be submitted through “Bid Express Secure Internet Bidding” at www.bidx.com. Paper bid bonds shall be addressed to and received by:

Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission

Attention: State Design Engineer/Bid Bond

105 West Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, Missouri

The proposed work includes:

Job J1S3363 Route H CLINTON County. Bridge replacement over I-35, the total length of improvement being 0.115 miles.

Special Needs: If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify Pamela Harlan, Secretary to the Commission, at (573) 751-2824 or through Missouri Relay System, TDD 1-800-735-2966.

The wage rates applicable to this project have been predetermined as required by law and are set forth in the Bidding documents. When federal wage rates are applicable and included, this contract is subject to the "Work Hours Act of 1962," (P.L. 87581, 76 State. 357) and implementing regulations.

By virtue of statutory authority, preference shall be given on other than Federal Aid Projects, to materials, products, supplies, provisions, and other articles, produced, manufactured, made or grown within the state of Missouri, where same are of a suitable character and can be obtained at reasonable market prices in the state and are of a quality suited to the purpose intended and can be secured without additional cost over foreign products or products of other states.

The Commission hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, ancestry, or national origin in consideration for an award. The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Plans and specifications may be inspected in the offices of the Commission at Jefferson City, or the District Office at St. Joseph, Missouri. Plans and specifications are available for download at www.modot.org. Complete instructions to bidders may be obtained at the Jefferson City office. All questions concerning the bid document preparation shall be directed to the Central Office –Design Division at (573) 751-2876.

THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (4/13/23)

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IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 23CN-PR00017

In the Estate of NIKI JOANN ZOLOTAS, Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of NIKI JOANN ZOLOTAS, Decedent:

On April 4, 2023, Crissa Ducharme was appointed the personal representative of the estate of Niki Joann Zolotas, 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:

Crissa Ducharme, 128 E. Evergreen St., Cameron, MO 64429

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

Joseph Gagnon, 119 N Main, Plattsburg, MO 64477

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.

Date of the decedent's death: August 10, 2022

Date of first publication: April 6, 2023

RUMMAGE SALE

Garage Sale - April 15. 1817 Saint Joseph Street 8am-7pm? Men's, woman's, kid's, and baby clothes. Furniture, house hold items, decor, toys, and much more.

Garage Sale - 1808

Sportsman Friday April 14

8am-3pm and April 15

8am - 2pm. Household items, clothes, toys, highchair, furniture, and miscellaneous.

Garage Sale - April 15th

9-?. Woman's and men's clothing. Household items. No early birds. 702 E 4th Street, Trenton, MO 64683

Garage Sale - Sports cards and memorabilia, Marvel Funkos and collectables, bobble heads, lego mini figures, household decor, toys, clothes, and much misc. 702 Rural Street, Trenton. Friday April 14 4pm-7pm and Saturday April 15 8am-?

Rummage Sale- Friday April 14 8am-5pm, Saturday April 15 8am-Noon.

Gallatin Methodist Church 111 S Market Street, Gallatin. Some furniture, household, misc., and clothing. Clothing $3 per bag. Special, Saturday 10am clothing $1 per bag.

Downsizing Sale - 315 SW 27th (off Hwy. W), Saturday, April 15, 8 a.m. - ? King size bedroom suite, refrigerator, ceiling fans, table/chairs, tools, clothing, household items and miscellaneous.

Garage Sale - 1310 Tinsman Ave, Trenton (Big blue building). Friday April 14 3pm-7pm and Saturday April 15 7:30am2pm. Lots of Harley Davidson clothes/accessories, camper stabilizer, Ford truck wheels, and lots of miscellaneous.

Huge Yard Sale: 402 Debolt St. Riding lawn mower & pull behind trailer, kids and baby clothes & blankets, kids shoes, large lot of cloth diapers, jumpers, infant car seat, bath tub, bumbo seat, stroller, bassinet, walker, swing, books, fabric, kitchen items: tupperware, dinnerware, mini

fridge, air fryers, vacuum sweeper, old jars & more!! Fri 14th 8:30-3:00 Sat 15th 8:00-12:00

Garage Sale - Friday April 14 and Saturday April 15 8am-5pm. 1211 Wiggins, Trenton. Western books, ILCO key machine with 1,000 blanks, pictures, Pez, RCA transister radio, sit down walker, books, collectables, misc.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD

SALE SATURDAY 4/15 7AM - ? 99 Country Club Place, Trenton Trampoline, Treadmill, Clothesmen's women's and kid's all name brands, Shoes, Books, golf clubs, sports equipment, and small appliances Cash or VenMo accepted (no checks)

Sat, April 15 - 7:30-noon. 2615 Mariner Rd. women's, men's xl, 32" interior doors, ceramic tile, misc.

4/15/23 3609 Lake Trenton Drive Home decor, clothes, furniture. Much more 8-12

Green Hills Animal Shelter - 3041 E. 10th St., Trenton, Saturday, April 15, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Clothes, shoes, tilt-back handi-cap wheelchair, furniture, quilts, toys, books and lots of miscellaneous.

Garage Sale - 1303 Norton St., Trenton, Saturday, April 15, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Lots of young women's clothes, young men's clothes, shoes and household miscellaneous. Canceled if raining.

Garage Sale - 620 Town & Country, Trenton Friday, April 14 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, April 15 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Baby clothes, boys & girls size 0-3T, some adult clothes, much miscellaneous.

5 house sale on Hwy J, Galt. Starting at Rt 6 and goes 8 miles north on Hwy J. Look for signs and balloons. Friday April 21 4p-8- and Saturday April 22 8am-2pm. Woman's household items, men's garage items, tires, baskets, fabric, aquarium, and a multitude of miscellaneous items.

/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.

(4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4,27/23)

EB Baseball, From Page A10

in the summer which has helped him become a better pitcher.”

Gage Busby has been a common thread in much of East Buchanan’s success across all men’s sports, including the basketball and his role as starting quarterback on the state championship football team – but he perhaps shines brightest on the diamond.

“Gage is a great threesport athlete for East Buchanan and is only going to get better,” Elms said. “His baseball IQ is off the charts. He is another person who works extremely hard in the weight room, which

has shown in his velocity this year. He has great command of all of his pitches, and when he throws his offspeed pitches for strikes, he can be very dominating.”

The Bulldogs also return Mason Brown (infield/ outfield) and Max Henry (first base) to the line-up this year. Collectively, the Bulldogs possess a combination of speed, contact and power at the plate to give their arms crucial run support.

East Buchanan has taken off early this spring, winning eight of their first nine contests, their lone loss coming to Class 4 Maryville.

Stallard earns MBCA honor

Congratulations to East Buchanan student Laken Stallard, who was recently recognized with the Curtis Kerr Student Assistant of the Year Award from the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) for helping the East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs to another successful campaign in 2023. “We love that Laken chose to stay involved in the game and that she is being recognized for all that she did for our program,” said East Buchanan head coach Cori Elms. “She did an excellent job of helping her teammates, particularly the younger players who looked to her for guidance. She has spent a lot of time volunteering with our elementary and middle school players, as well as serving as our student assistant.”

PROPANE SERVICE TECHNICIAN/ DELIVERY DRIVER

United Cooperatives, Inc located in Plattsburg, MO is looking for a full-time service technician and driver to deliver  Propane Gas. You must have a valid CLASS-B CDL with Airbrakes, Hazmat & amp; Tanker endorsements and be willing to work outdoors in all weather and driving conditions. You also must be CTEP certified or at least willing to achieve this certification in the first six months of employment.

Apply at 401 N 7th St Plattsburg, MO or by email to: unitedcoopgo@gmail.com

Benefits include: 40 hours per week, overtime opportunities, paid time off, company sponsored 401K & retirement, Health dental/vision insurance.