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Kendrick to speak at PHS Foundation brings the president of the Negro League Baseball Museum to Plattsburg. || PAGE A4

Weekly County Sheriff ’s Report Looking back at the calls for service that came through the Clinton County Sheriff ’s Dept. || PAGE A3

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LATHROP SCHOOLS

LHS aims to stymie vape usage among students by brett adkison leader editor

Times change, and so do the issues that affect local schools. At Lathrop High School, they’re shifting focus to take one of those issues head-on. Earlier this school year, the

Lathrop R-II Board of Education voted to close the long-running drug testing program at LHS. The funding for that program will now be shifted to an effort to educate students on the dangers of vaping—the nicotine-based smoking alternative that rose to prominence

over the last decade, especially among college and high school students. The district is looking to establish an educational program using an online module. Lathrop High School Principal Robert Bowers feels that vaping has become perhaps the big-

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Despite a comeback attempt late in the game, Lathrop’s season ends in Grundy County. || PAGE A7

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HALLOWEEN

Trenton Downs the Mules

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gest issue that secondary school administrators face “When it comes to drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, we want to do everything we can as a school district to help our families educate our kids,” Bowers said. “The kids

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It might have been a chilly Halloween, but that didn’t keep children throughout Clinton County from dressing up as their favorite characters and scooping in the candy on Tuesday, October 31! (Above) The Plattsburg Police Department was one of many groups and businesses taking part in the downtown trick or treat on Tuesday afternoon, as ghouls and goblins roamed Main Street in search of treats! (Right) Pre-K students at East Buchanan paraded down the halls Tuesday morning in their costumes as they headed for recess.

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With two undefeated, stateranked teams entering the postseason, football fever is about to take over Clinton County. Both East Buchanan (ranked second in Missouri Class 2 with a 9-0 record) and Plattsburg (ranked fourth in Missouri Eight-Man with an official record of 7-0) earned first round byes and will be back in action this Friday in their respective district semifinals. As the top seeds, both teams will play at home at least through the district championship round. In Gower, the East Buchanan Bulldogs are on a tidal wave of momentum, powered by a school-record 22-game winning streak dating back to last season. The two-time reigning Class 1 state champions have won an astounding 37 of their last 39 games. The Bulldogs venture into new territory this Friday when they move up to the Missouri Class 2 postseason. It’s the first time East Buchanan has competed in Class 2 since 2015. Coincidently, the team East Buchanan hosts Friday— fourth-seeded Brookfield—is the same team that defeated East Buchanan in that 2015 district championship game. Eight years later, Brookfield enters this contest with a 6-4 record. They’ve won five of their last six games, including a 20-7 victory against fifth-seeded Lawson in the first round of districts. With a victory on Friday, East Buchanan would host the Class 2, District 8 championship game a week later on Friday, November 10, against the winner of the Mid-Buchanan ||Continued on A2

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Football, Continued from Page A1 vs. Trenton semifinal. Meanwhile, Plattsburg is also entering new territory, as they’ll play their first postseason eight-man football game Friday when they welcome DeKalb to PHS for a District 5 semifinal. DeKalb is seeded fifth in the five-team district, having lost all nine games in the regular season. That didn’t stop DeKalb from pulling off the opening-round upset, however, as they defeated fourth-seeded Stewartsville-Osborn 44-40 to advance to the semifinals. It’ll be a mighty steep

hill for DeKalb to climb on Friday, however. The Plattsburg Tigers enter Friday’s game as one of just four undefeated teams remaining in Missouri eight-man football (Braymer, Archie and South Holt serving as the others). With Isaia Howard spearheading an offense full of weapons, the Tigers have scored 40 points or more in all but one game this season. With a win against DeKalb, Plattsburg would host the Class 5 title game the following week, and though they don’t know who that team would be,

they’re sure to be from St. Joseph. Third-seeded Bishop LeBlond and second-seeded St. Joseph Christian will play in the other semifinal Friday, and despite being just across Belt Avenue from each other, the two teams have yet to play in 2023. LeBlond is 4-4 this season while St. Joseph Christian is 6-3. The Tigers are no strangers to Bishop LeBlond, as the two teams played twice in the regular season. Plattsburg won both, 40-34 on October 6 and 37-22 on October 22.

need to know we take this seriously because we worry about the long term effect on our kids.” Bowers said that’s why they’ve amped up disciplinary consequences for those students who are caught with a vape. This year, students at LHS are given out-of-school suspension on their first offense and can’t attend any extracurricular activities for 35 days. Those consequences increase with

each infraction. In comparison, students last year received in-school suspension on their first offense. Student-athletes could potentially lose the ability to participate in sports, too. Bowers said that LHS has seen upwards of eight vape-related offenses so far in the 2023-2024 school year. Lathrop first implemented its drug testing program during the 20082009 school year. Bowers

said that the results of the testing were confidential, so the school couldn’t discipline students or remove them from the A+ Program (which has a citizenship requirement). Those who tested positive could be kept from playing sports, but Bowers said he couldn’t recall a single instance in his time at Lathrop when a student-athlete tested positive.

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A Colorful Reward

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Teachers at Clinton County Middle School are “dyeing” to support positive behavior from the CCMS students! Teachers John Houser and Kim Fuhr graciously allowed a pair of students to dye their hair last week as a reward for their positive behavior.

Free program on no-till gardening

The Clinton County Master Gardeners invite the public to a free presentation, “No-Till Vegetable Gardening.” The event will be held Tuesday, November

14, 6:30 p.m. at the Clinton County 4 H Youth Building, Plattsburg. Todd Higgins, MU Extension Specialist in Horticulture, will talk about no-till gardening. The pre-

sentation will focus on how you can successfully garden without having to till your soil, and the challenges you may encounter. Please join us!

MoDOT Roadwork in Northwest Missouri this week

St. Joseph, Mo. – The follow- slowing down and moving over in ing is a list of general highway work zones. maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Caldwell County Transportation has planned in the Route 13 – CLOSED from Mill Northwest Missouri region for the Creek Drive to Route P for the first week of Oct. 30-Nov. 5. stage of a resurfacing project from Inclement weather may cause the south city limits of Hamilton to RE.qxp_CCL - The Paper ads 10/31/23 11:00 AM Page 15 schedule changes in some of the just north of Route HH in Kingston planned work. There also may be through December 2023. (Contracmoving operations throughout the tor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) https:// region, in addition to the work www.modot.org/13-pavement-rementioned below. MoDOT asks surfacing-caldwell-and-daviess drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down,

Clinton County Route NN – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Castile Creek Bridge through December. (Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction, LLC) https://www. modot.org/clinton-county-routenn-bridge-replacement. I-35 – Concrete replacement northbound from mile marker 44 to mile marker 47, Oct. 23-Nov. 17. The road will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock with a 12-foot width restriction. I-35 – Concrete replacement

southbound from mile marker 46.5 to mile marker 43, Oct. 23-Nov. 17. The road will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock with a 12-foot width restriction.

due to deterioration. A project to replace the bridge was awarded to Gene Haile Excavating, Inc. A construction start date has not yet been determined.

Daviess County Route B – Pothole patching, Oct. 30-Nov. 3. Route V – Pothole patching, Oct. 30-Nov. 3.

Grundy County Route B – CLOSED from NE 10th Avenue to Route Y for bridge maintenance at the Muddy Creek Bridge, Nov.. 1, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Route 6 – Pavement repair from 30th Avenue to Elm Lane, Nov. 2-3. Road will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock.

Gentry County Route YY – CLOSED until further notice at the Bear Creek Bridge

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Thursday, November 2, 2023 • Page A3

Clinton County Sheriff ’s Weekly Activity Report

Friday, October 20 5:12 a.m.: Medical call on E. 116 Highway in Plattsburg. 7:34 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 116 Highway in Clinton County. 9:34 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on N. 33 Highway in Clinton County. 12:36 p.m.: Structure fire on Truman in Plattsburg. 3:25 p.m.: Medical call on SE Cheyenne in Lathrop. 3:54 p.m.: Medical call on Kay Drive in Lathrop. 5:05 p.m.: Suspicious person in progress on N. Main in Plattsburg. 5:20 p.m.: Pursuit on 169 Highway in Smithville. 6:53 p.m.: Animal call on Lisa Avenue in Lathrop. 6:57 p.m.: Controlled fire on NW 284th Street in Gower. 9:50 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driving on Park Street in Lathrop. 10:11 p.m.: Medical call on Clinton Street in Lathrop. 11:30 p.m.: Commercial alarm on PP Highway in Holt. 11:35 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg. 11:39 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Lathrop.

Saturday, October 21 12:44 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg. 2:04 a.m.: Medical call on SW 200th Street in Trimble. 3:09 a.m.: Domestic in progress on Burnside in Plattsburg. 7:43 a.m.: Controlled fire on 184th Street in Holt. 7:56 a.m.: Medical call on SW 200th Street in Trimble. 8:47 a.m.: Commercial alarm on W. Birch Street in Trimble.

9:37a.m.: Smoke investigation on 116 Highway in Polo. 10:43 a.m.: Medical call on SE Mohawk in Lake Arrowhead. 11:46 a.m.: Animal call on Richmond in Plattsburg. 12:20 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg. 1:23 p.m.: Medical call on SW Mirible Drive in Polo. 4:43 p.m.: Medical call on S. Ardinger in Hamilton. 4:48 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County. 5:01 p.m.: Medical call on Gregory Drive in Gower. 5:06 p.m.: Medical call on Washington in Plattsburg. 6:18 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg. 6:44 p.m.: Animal call on E. Concord in Plattsburg. 7 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Braymer. 9 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle in progress on SW Short in Trimble. 9:01 p.m.: Panic alarm on SW Wohlford in Trimble. 9:57 p.m.: Pursuit on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

Sunday, October 22 12:46 a.m.: Medical call on Valley Street in Lathrop. 10:04 a.m.: Fire alarm on Center Street in Lathrop. 10:31 a.m.: Controlled fire on J Highway in Plattsburg. 10:36 a.m.: Animal call on I-35 in Cameron. 10:58 a.m.: Alarm call on PP Highway in Holt. 10:59 a.m.: Medical call on 115th Street in Edgerton. 1:03 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County. 2:29 p.m.: Careless and imprudent drive on 169 High-

way in Clinton County. 3:22 p.m.: Trespassing on Arrowhead Drive in Lake Arrowhead. 3:47 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Cameron. 3:48 p.m.: Medical call on SW Auxier Road in Gower. 5:30 p.m.: Medical call on Maple Street in Lathrop. 5:37 p.m.: Medical call on NW 312th Street in Stewartsville. 6:04 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg. 7:41 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Concha in Lathrop. 7:46 p.m.: Medical call on Concha in Lathrop.

Monday, October 23 4:39 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 33 Highway in Holt. 5:07 a.m.: Medical call on Old Cannonball Road in Holt. 7:32 a.m.: Medical call on SW Stoney Point in Plattsburg. 8:33 a.m.: Animal call on SE 236th Street in Plattsburg. 10:51 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on NE 336th Street in Cameron. 12:06 p.m.: Suicidal subject on NE Airport in Cameron. 12:13 p.m.: Controlled fire on Nation Road in Holt. 12:29 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on W. Frost in Plattsburg. 1:44 p.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower. 2:06 p.m.: Medical call on Cameron Road in Kearney. 3:52 p.m.: Animal call on Locust Street in Lathrop. 4:07 p.m.: Suspicious person in progress on Walnut Street in Lathrop. 5:31 p.m.: Vehicle crash on

• WEEKLY HISTORY NOTES •

Five Years Ago Thursday, November 1, 2018 • The City of Lathrop establishes curbside recycling through agreement with Redgate Disposal. • Members of the Lake Arrowhead POA meet with the Clinton County Commissioners after the county rezoned the lake from a planned district to residential zoning. • Clinton County R-III remains financially strong with $2.3 million in reserves. • Missouri US Senator Claire McCaskill (D) makes a campaign stop in Plattsburg. • The Gower Convalescent Center celebrates 50 years with games, food, entertainment and more. 10 Years Ago Thursday, October 31, 2013 • The Lathrop Mules football team wins a share of the KCI Conference championship for the first time since 1998. • Former Lathrop Police Chief Leonard Eads alleges that members of the city council had broken Sunshine Laws by meeting at an eatery prior to monthly council meetings. 20 Years Ago Thursday, October 30, 2003 • Four Plattsburg women—Cami Aebersold, Kimm-Fromm-Foster, Connie Tharp and Paula Connery (formerly of Plattsburg—

complete the Chicago Marathon. • A pair of teenagers are arrested for breaking into Plattsburg American Legion Post 97. • City of Lathrop awards trash removal contract to Eads Solid Waste. • Shatto Milk Company to host grand opening . 30 Years Ago Thursday, October 28, 1993 • Spelman Memorial Hospital in Smithville changes name to Saint Luke’s Northland Smithville Campus. • District football openers: East Buchanan beats West Platte, Plattsburg downs South Harrison, while Lathrop falls to Cameron. 40 Years Ago Thursday, November 3, 1983 • Wilma Gandy named next postmaster in Trimble. • Anna Mae Kobbe elected president of the National Association of Extension Home Economists. • Specials at Howard’s Market: Three-pound tin of Crisco for 98 cents; Round steak for $1.49 per pound; Peanut butter for 98 cents; Grapes for 49 cents per pound.

I-35 in Holt. 5:43 p.m.: Medical call on Port Arthur Road in Trimble. 5:57 p.m.: Fraud on N. Main Street in Plattsburg. 7:20 p.m.: Miscellaneous fire on I-35 in Clinton County. 9:48 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

4:35 p.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on 116 Highway in Clinton County. 7:20 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County. 8:15 p.m.: Medical call on Snook Road in Edgerton. 8:30 p.m.: Property damage on W. Broadway in Plattsburg.

Tuesday, October 24 1:41 a.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County. 10:53 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 33 Highway in Clinton County. 12:05 p.m.: Controlled burn on SE Winn in Lathrop. 12:50 p.m.: Property damage on First Street in Gower. 12:56 p.m.: Medical call on W. Maple in Plattsburg. 3:34 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County. 4:26 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Port Arthur Road in Trimble.

Wednesday, October 25 1:27 a.m.: Suicidal subject on NW 283rd Street in Plattsburg. 6:19 a.m.: Medical call on Walnut Place in Holt. 9:18 a.m.: Suspicious person in progress on NE Packard in Cameron. 9:53 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on SE Cheyenne in Lake Arrowhead. 9:59 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg. 10:16 a.m.: Medical call on S. Walnut in Plattsburg. 11:05 a.m.: Medical call on Maple Street in Lathrop.

11:56 a.m.: Fire alarm on SE Auxier Road in Clinton County. 3:43 p.m.: Controlled fire on W. Birch Street in Trimble. 3:53 p.m.: Medical call on S. Oak in Plattsburg. 4:49 p.m.: Medical call on Park Street in Lathrop. 6:21 p.m.: Animal call on S. Third Street in Plattsburg. 8:06 p.m.: Smoke investigation on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg. 8:34 p.m.: Medical call on Snook Road in Edgerton. 8:43 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 116 Highway in Lathrop. 8:50 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 33 Highway in Clinton County. 9:05 p.m.: Medical call on SE 202nd Street in Holt. 10:50 p.m.: Animal call on Mark Street in Lathrop. 11:15 p.m.: Medical call on SE Canyon in Lathrop.

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WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD

Major speaker coming to PHS

A QUICK WORD

MSHSAA lands out-of-bounds

by steve tinnen

leader publisher emeritus

by brett adkison leader editor

The Missouri State High School Activities Association— the governing body of high school sports in this state—found itself at the center of criticism again last week when it made a head-scratching decision that nearly cost one volleyball team its district championship and its season. MSHSAA ruled that the Houston (Mo.) girls volleyball team had used ineligible players in its district championship victory over Licking. Why were these girls ineligible, according to MSHSAA? Because they had played in a recreational co-ed volleyball tournament the prior Saturday, which raised money for mammograms at the regional hospital. That’s right. MSHSAA tried to yank a district championship from a team whose players helped raise funds to fight breast cancer, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, no less. The offended by-law in question is meant to keep student-athletes from participating in a competitive, organized sport during the same sport and season as the high school squad. Even with a cursory understanding of the by-law and its intent, common sense can see a Saturday fundraiser tournament—with shorter nets, no officials and only loose scorekeeping—doesn’t fit this mold. Thankfully, both the Houston School District and the Circuit Court of Texas County agreed. The school filed for a restraining order and injunction, which was granted in a stingingly-pointed opinion by the court. “MSHSAA treats, by its own policies, some athletes as professional celebrities profiting off of their ability to play in high school sports, while in the matter before the court, punishing in the most severe way possible an act of charity, which in no way violated its by-laws.” Yikes. Not only did MSHSAA’s poor decision hurt the community of Houston, it hurt the Licking volleyball team, too. When MSHSAA ripped the district title from Houston, they awarded the title and the playoff spot to Licking, who was on their way to play against Stover in the state sectionals when the court decision came down. This comes just a year after MSHSAA dropped the ball on a basketball game during the state tournament in which Principia won in overtime against Cooter, 46-43. However, a scoring error had resulted in Cooter not receiving two points in regulation, which would have earned them a win. Despite the mistake being clear and presented (even prior to the end of the game), Principia was given the win and advanced to state. There are hard-working people at MSHSAA providing our student-athletes with a platform to play sports and learn life lessons. But each year, MSHSAA finds new and head-scratching ways to draw the ire of communities, athletes and fans alike. MSHSAA may be directed by its member schools, but too often it feels like the tail is wagging the dog. Hopefully this incident will return the organization to a foundation of common sense. **** To end on a positive note... how good of a kid do you have to be to earn a citizenship recognition from a school you don’t go to? That’s what happened to East Buchanan senior Gage Busby. A rival school, in fact! While cleaning the student section after a district volleyball game in Faucett, school officials at Mid-Buchanan noticed Busby’s selfless act and presented him with a positive office referral. That’s the great thing about the KCI Conference. There are rivalries and competition and everyone is out to win. But at the end of the day, the coaches, teachers, parents and administrators are looking out for the best interest of every student, no matter the color of their uniform. It’s a great community and one of the biggest assets to our local school districts.

You know you’re growin’ older when... You come to the conclusion that life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. **** The Clinton County R-III Education Foundation continues to investigate ways to enhance the learning experiences in the Clinton County R-III School District. The fund, started by the late Margarite Carteron, recently donated $10,950.35 to the school district to fund additional expenses to improve the educational experiences in the school district. In addition, the foundation board has been wanting to attain speakers to come to Plattsburg for presentations for the students and the community at large. A short time ago, they received confirmation that Mr. Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) in Kansas City, is coming to Plattsburg to speak. His appearance is on Tuesday, November 7, at the Performing Art Center from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. “We are excited to have Mr. Kendrick come and share his message and history of the NLBM with our students and community,” said John Killgore, president of the foundation.

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“He has a reputation as a dynamic speaker and his impressive work has led the NLBM on a new path for tremendous expansion and success.” According to published information, since joining the NLBM in 2011, Mr. Kendrick has helped orchestrate a nearly $20 million turnaround that has helped the NLBM regain its vitality and financial stability. Mr. Kendrick began his association with the NLBM as a volunteer during his 10-year newspaper career with The Kansas City Star. As senior copywriter for The Star’s Promotions Department, he won, or was part of a creative team that won numerous local and regional advertising and marketing awards. He developed the advertising concept and campaign that helped attract more than 10,000 people (in less than 30 days) to see the debut of the museum’s first traveling exhibit in the summer of 1993. The success of that promotion led to an appointment to the museum’s Board of Directors in the fall of ‘93. He has been responsible for the creation of several signature museum educational programs and events including the Hall of Game, which annually honors former Major League Baseball greats who played the game in the spirit and signature style of the Negro Leagues. He has become one of the lead-

ing authorities on the topic of Negro Leagues Baseball history and its connection to issues relating to sports, race, and diversity. He has been a contributing writer for Ebony Magazine and the national Urban League’s Opportunity Magazine. In 2006, the Greater Kansas City Black Chamber of Commerce awarded him the Mary Lona Diversity Award and he was named “Citizen of the Year” by the Omicron Xi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. In 2009, The Kansas City Globe named Kendrick to the paper’s list of “100 Most Influential African-Americans in Greater Kansas City.” In January 2014, Kendrick was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. The Kansas City Call newspaper named him the “Person of the Year” in 2020. In 2021, the Beta Lambda chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity named him “Business Person of the Year,” and he was bestowed honorary doctorate degrees from Judson University and William Jewell College, respectively in 2021. Plattsburg has a connection with Negro League Baseball due to the late Ulysses Hollimon, who pitched professionally in the Negro Leagues for the Memphis Red Soxs, Baltimore Elite Giants, and the Birmingham Black Barons. While living in ||Continued on A12

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

No need to up the bar on Mo. petitions There have been efforts by the Missouri Legislature to ‘reform’ the Initiative Petition (IP) process by placing a proposed Constitutional Amendment on the ballot, and if passed, it would increase the percent of voters required to pass a ballot measure. During the 2023 legislative session, the house joint resolution did not pass, but it was strongly supported by Representative Hurlbert and his colleagues. This joint resolution included several items, including: • Allowing “only” US citizens to vote on ballot measures (citizenship requirement is already in the Missouri Constitution). • Ensuring disabled have access to ballot measures

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(already required by existing laws). • Changing the Missouri Constitution to require 57-percent voter approval (instead of the current simple majority) for an amendment to pass. Representative Hurlbert and I did meet to discuss the IP joint resolution, and though we didn’t agree on the reform measures, I greatly appreciated his time. Rep. Hurlbert stated in a follow-on email, “Honestly, I don’t think IP reform will have much momentum behind it this year. After the way last session ended on the subject and Ohio voting down a similar measure at the ballot box last month, there’s much less of an appetite to adjust it this year.”

The Ohio bill that Rep. Hurlbert refers to is a ballot measure rejected by Ohio citizens in August 2023. The Ohio ballot measure proposed increasing the threshold for changes to their constitution from simple majority to 60 percent. Ohioans rejected this idea, choosing to keep simple majority as the threshold for passage. The percentage required for constitutional changes is just one of the reform measures proposed by Rep. Hurlbert and his colleagues, and it’s unclear why the other reforms (citizenship and disabled access) suddenly seem to be unimportant. Perhaps citizenship and disabled access were “feel good,” non-serious items

included to confuse voters and just ultimately raise the bar to pass a constitutional amendment? It now seems the real reason for “reform” was only an attempt to redefine a majority as 57 percent instead of the current simple majority for constitutional changes and keeping us Missouri citizens from having a voice in our government. Let’s hope Rep. Hurlbert is true to his word that there is “much less of an appetite to adjust it this year.” I agree that no changes are needed to the initiative petition process! Elizabeth Franklin Plattsburg, Mo.

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Shoal DAR Chapter Recognizes Members Vicki May Archibald Vicki Michele May Archibald, 57, Plattsburg, Mo., passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at St. Luke’s North Hospital. She was born on November 2, 1965, in Plattsburg to Floyd W. and Elizabeth F. (Kelley) May.She graduated from Plattsburg High School in 1985. Vicki went on to work as a nurse’s aid for many years. Vicki was an avid KC Chiefs and KU fan. She would often spend time watching TikTok cooking videos and trying out new recipes. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s events and spending time with them, supporting her boys, and being with her mom and beloved family members.

She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd W. May. Survivors include three sons, Michael Howard (Lisa), Derek Howard (Monica), and Pierre Stone (Kelsey); grandchildren, Isaia, Letecia, Quincey, Cecelia, and Orion; her mother, Elizabeth “Lizzy” May; siblings, Lee May (Tonya), Mike May (Heather), Toni May, Tina Curl (Jason), Floyd D. May, and Roni Lynn Hicks (Mike), along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Bailey and Cox Family Funeral Service. Online guest book and obituary at www.baileycox. com.

The Missouri Shoal Chapter of DAR held their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, October 14, before which the group enjoyed brunch and the hospitality of hostess Lana Wright. Regent Carmen Stoneking called the meeting to order with welcoming remarks to members and guests. After the ritual was conducted, new member Pat Walker was sworn in. Two members were recognized for their years in DAR— Margaret Stevens with 20 years and Sharon Martin with 40 years. Sarah Juhl was recognized as the 2023 Outstanding Junior. This month’s program was presented by Vonni Turner with a fun triv-

ia game about the United States flag and Star Spangled Banner. Committee reports were given. During the business meeting, we had 11 members and one prospective member in attendance. Previous minutes were approved and treasurer’s report given. October was a busy month for the the chapter. Carmen and Sarah attended a bell ringing ceremony in Kansas City. Margaret gave a historic preservation report on the 100-year celebration of the Arrow Rock Tavern, home of the first Missouri DAR Headquarters. Carmen and Lana attended the Blue Star luminary ceremony in Lathrop. Some of the chapter’s community service projects

include a Day of Service (Bethel Cemetery needs cleaning up), the Forever Christmas in Plattsburg December 1 and December 2, the veterans appreciation breakfast Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Plattsburg American Legion (8:15 a.m.), the commemorative brick will now be located at Union Station (instead of Truman Library), the Cameron Veterans Home annual cake and ice cream social on October 27 (the home is on COVID lockdown). Other details and dates to remember: The Midwest Genealogy Library in Independence exhibit for the Orphan Train (Friday, October 20, is the last day); MSSDAR will have a Breast Cancer Awareness tree this year (sign-up if you want

to have loved one’s name on a ribbon); Our chapter donated to the Maui Fire Fund for the Hawaiian DAR Chapter; The Clay County Patriots 50th Anniversary Celebration is on November 4; Prairie Chapter America 250! Liberty Tree Dedication is 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Peculiar Cemetery; Wreaths Across America is 11 a.m. on December 16. The next meeting is November 14 at 1 p.m. Melissa Vazanno is the hostess. Kay Peca will present the program on MIA/POWs from all wars. The community service for the month is the Cameron Veterans Home. If you’re interested in learning more about DAR, be sure to attend a meeting!

Plattsburg Senior Center “The Gathering Place” Nov. Menu Friday, November 3 Spaghetti with meat sauce, lettuce salad, carrots, chilled peaches, garlic bread. Monday, November 6 Beef hot dog on whole wheat bun, baked beans, potato wedges, mixed fruit.

Tuesday, November 7 Tuna casserole, creamed peas, corn, applesauce, wheat bread. Wednesday, November 8 Roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots, fruit cocktail, November birthday cake. Thursday, November 9 Country ham, broccoli, sweet

potatoes, vanilla pudding with bananas, cornbread.

Friday, November 10 Closed for Veterans Day. Please notify the center before November 6 if you will need frozen meals for this day. Monday, November 13 Chili with beans, cauliflower, lima beans, peaches, crackers.

Tuesday, November 14 Chicken tenders, tater tots, buttered beets, apple crisp, wheat bread. Wednesday, November 15 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, mandarin oranges, whole wheat bread.

blend, creamed corn, pineapple, cornbread.

Friday, November 17 Turkey and gravy, dressing, yams, green beans, pears, hot rolls, pumpkin pie cake. Monday, November 20 Taco salad, refried beans, diced tomatoes, mandarin or-

anges, wheat bread.

Tuesday, November 21 Salmon loaf, creamed peas, coleslaw, apricots, cornbread. Wednesday, November 22 John Marzetti, broccoli, cauliflower, pears, wheat bread.

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Trenton holds off upset-minded Lathrop, 42-28 by brett adkison leader editor

The Lathrop Mules football team fought hard against the second-seeded Trenton Bulldogs in their Class 2, District 8 match-up on Friday in Grundy County, but it wasn’t enough to extend the season. Trenton (9-1) shot out of the gate for a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, only for the Mules (2-8) to pull back into the contest, finding themselves down just 20-14

at halftime. The Bulldogs tried pulling away again in the third, scoring a pair of touchdowns to seize a 34-14 lead. Lathrop made one final push to keep their season alive, scoring a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter to draw within one possession, 34-28. But Trenton put the game on ice with a late score, earning themselves a trip to the district semifinals.

(Right) Lathrop quarterback Brody Spear rolls out of the pocket Friday night in Lathrop’s district loss against the Trenton Bulldogs. (Far Right) A pair of Lathrop defenders wrangle down a Trenton ball carrier.

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CROSS COUNTRY

Jones, Curtis, Gagnon punch tickets to state championships by brett adkison leader editor

A trio of area cross country runners will finish their season on the state’s biggest stage. Three runners—one each from Lathrop, Plattsburg and East Buchanan— finished high enough in the Class 2, District 4 meet this past Saturday at Platte Ridge Park outside of Platte City to qualify for the state championship meet this Friday, November 3. The championships are held at Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Mo. In the girls district race, East Buchanan’s Aynjewel

Jones punched her ticket to state with a 28th-place finish, logging a time of 24:00. Plattsburg’s Caitlyn Curtis was right behind her, finishing in 24:12 to place 30th and move on to Columbia. In the boys race, Lathrop runner Max Gagnon also earned a state qualification, finishing 30th at 19:10. For East Buchanan, in the boys race, Nolan Rust was 52nd at 20:17 and Riley Everett was 79th at 21:19. Lewis Atha was 86th, Landon Turner was 88th and Ryan Dicks was 105th. On the girls side, Clara Mink was 54th, Madeline Newell was 55th and Audrey Evans

was 56th. Teddi Dixon was 63rd for East Buchanan. For Lathrop, Danny Adwell was 63rd at 20:46, while Jacob Clark was 87th, Mason Mudd was 92nd, Chance Brassfield took 96th and Donovan Walters finished 103rd. Kaylee Carty was the lone Lady Mule in the district race, finishing 64th. Plattsburg’s Alice Nelson was 47th in the girls race with a time of 26:38. Hala Finley finished 59th and Josefine Zinecker was 61st. On the boys side, Logan Reynols finished 99th for the Tigers.

Chasing Off Ghosts

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There were plenty of ghosts and goblins roaming the hallways of East Buchanan Elementary on Tuesday, October 31, in Gower. But with this student officer on guard for Halloween, these apparitions weren’t able to pull off their ghastly shenanigans.

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Recognizing Student Success at Lathrop Elementary School

(Above Left) The Lathrop Elementary Big 3 winners for the month of September. The Big 3 at LES are being respectful, being responsible and being safe. Front Row: Chloe Hartzell, Abi Hite, Cassidi Sterling, Jeremiah Young. Middle Row: Zoey Nichols, Jace Tipton, Dax Hadley, Korbin McBee, Brooklyn Wymore, Savannah Smith, Christina Jenkins. Back Row: Maverick Newell, Barrett Freeman, Leah Swindler, Wyall Mayes, Morgan Ashcraft, Tanner Mayes, Joe Dick, Riley Wilson, Legend Bell, Beau Marek. (Left) The 2023-2024 fourth and fifth grade Lathrop Elementary Student Council. Front Row (left to right): Jillian Reeves, Joziah Velez, Brody Hartzell, Lauren Clay, Gigi Behm. Back Row: Remington Wolfe (HS Stuco helper) Rooster Asklin, Leilani Katsulis, Bobby Gagnon, Clara Holler, Addie Willard, Christian Richardson, Avian, Micheal McFarland (HS Stuco helper). (Above) The PE Team Players for September: Bobby Gagnon, Brody Hartzell and Dani Mayer.

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PLACE YOUR AD TODAY! CALL 816-539-2111 Classified Ad Rates $10 for up to 25 word or less (advance payment required) $.60 per word afer 25

AGRICULTURE See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258 --------------------------Buying standing walnut, oak & cottonwood timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091 --------------------------PAYING $75/ACRE FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider any size and location. 816-288-9060 --------------------------WANTED FARM GROUND - I am looking for row crop ground to cash rent. Call Brad 816-2843689. --------------------------Kingsville Livestock Auction. Located 45 miles SE of Kansas City, MO. On 58 Hwy. East of Modern. 816.597.3331. www.kingsvillelivestock.com fwda --------------------------Summers Crop Services, LLC in Lathrop. Fertilizer & lime applications. Call Curtis Summers for a free quote. 816564-7116, fwda --------------------------Osborn Livestock Auction located 7 miles West of Cameron on Hwy 36, Osborn, MO. Sale every Wednesday at 10AM. 816-6752424 fwda --------------------------Tina Livestock Market. 435 W 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682. Call 660-622-4214. www.tinalivestockmarket.com fwda ---------------------------

FOR RENT Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660-359-5647. --------------------------PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: “All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to ad-

vertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis." ---------------------------

FOR SALE Vintage Lyman AllAmerican Reloading Press (4-hole) 12 sets of dies (sizes provided upon request) Brass cutter, brass measure, powder measure, hand scales, other misc. items. $500.00, Chillicothe, MO; 660-752-7878 for more info. --------------------------Shelly's Pet Care, 660-684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday - Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! --------------------------Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-3594100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter.ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf --------------------------HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-2891935 or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" ---------------------------

NOTICES THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP 1736 East 9th St. 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Mastercraft and Yokohama tires. Tdtf --------------------------Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemi-

cals; Tool & equipment. www.tlauto supply.com ---------------------------

EMPLOYMENT Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Dietary and Level I Medication Aide. Please fill out a job application at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E ---------------------------

SERVICES *SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience. --------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 660359-3699-shop, 660-359-2202home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 75’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates! --------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation. --------------------------JAMESPORT LUMBER - Full Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/

metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department • Gift Certificates and Delivery Available • Free Estimates. 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-684-6404 --------------------------BUY - SELL TRADE -BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com --------------------------RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital on Iowa Blvd in Trenton. 5 Unit sizes available. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 660-359-7683. --------------------------WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 3593888. --------------------------Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268, tlautosupply.com. Monday-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12. --------------------------Willing Workers LLP - Do you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE esti-

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mate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648 --------------------------Offutt, Offutt & Associates Auction Service. Land, farm, and Home. Free Appraisals. Cameron, MO. 816-724-3214 --------------------------Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800425-0976 or 4856611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience. --------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660-6463504 www.lauhoffjewelry. com --------------------------Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at h t t p : / / w w w. m i d states.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683. ---------------------------

WANTED Wanting to buy a 600 Ford Select O Speed Tractor. Any Condition is okay. Call 816-244-2395. --------------------------Call 816-539-2111 to place your classified ad today!

PUBLIC NOTICE CLINTON COUNTY SALARY COMMISSION Pursuant to Section 50.333 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, the Circuit Clerk is Temporary Chairman of the County Salary Commission and is required by law to give notice of the meeting of the Commission. Following is the required notice: The meeting of the Clinton County Salary Commission will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2023, at 9:15 a.m. in the County Commissioner's Room of the Clinton County Courthouse, 207 N. Main, Plattsburg, Mo. The business to be discussed at this meeting will include the following: 1. Call to Order by Circuit Clerk; 2. Appointment of temporary secretary; 3. Selection of chairman; 4. Selection of Recording Secretary; 5. Presentation of the financial condition of the county; 6. Determination of the annual salary to be paid certain county officials holding office on January 1, 2024, in compliance with the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri. 7. Any other business that should come before the commission. The meeting of the Salary Commission may be adjourned, or continued to a later date, if the Salary Commission is unable to reach a decision. The decision of the Salary Commission shall be made by a majority vote of the Salary Commission. If the Commission is unable to reach a decision, the salary paid shall be 100% of the established compensation scale. All meetings of the Clinton County Salary Commission shall be open meetings and all votes taken at such meeting shall be open records. Members of the public, representatives of the news media, and all county officials, not members of the Salary Commission are welcome to, and are invited to attend. Misty D. Dean Circuit Clerk Temporary Chairman Clinton County, Missouri (10/26, 11/2/23)

AGRICULTURE Buying standing walnut, oak & cottonwood timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091 --------------------------See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One

Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258 --------------------------PAYING $75/ACRE FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider

any size and location. 816-288-9060 --------------------------WANTED FARM GROUND - I am looking for row crop ground to cash rent. Call Brad 816-2843689. ---------------------------

PUBLIC NOTICES Because The People Must Know

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI at Plattsburg ANDY PARMAN,

) ) ) Case No.: 23CN-CC00002 ) ) Defendant. ) Plaintiff

v TAMMY PARMAN,

NOTICE OF SALE lN PARTITION TAKE NOTICE THAT ON DECEMBER 7, 2023, AT 2:00 P.M., ON THE ORDER OF THE HONORABLE RYAN HORSMAN, CIRCUIT JUDGE OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURl, THE SHERIFF OF CLINTON COUNTY, MlSSOURI WILL SELL THE REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI AND DESCRlBED BELOW ACCORDING TO LAW ON THE FOLLOWING TERMS: A) PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, AND B) THE WINNING BIDDER TO PROVIDE A DOWN PAYMENT EQUAL TO FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF THE SUCCESSFUL BID TO BE PAID ON THE DATE OF SALE, WHICH DOWN PAYMENT WILL BE FORFEITED IF THE BIDDER FAILS TO CLOSE THE SALE, EXCEPT FOR DEFECTS IN TITLE. AND C) THE BALANCE OF THE BID PRICE TO BE PAYABLE BY WINNING BIDDER AT THE CLOSING OF THE SALE, WHICH SHALL TAKE PLACE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE AUCTION: ALL OF LOT FOUR (4) PLAINVIEW CORNERS, a Replat of Block Forty-Five (45) Original Town of Lathrop, a subdivision in the City of Lathrop, Clinton County, Missouri. SAlD SALE SHALL TAKE PLACE AND BE CONDUCTED AT THE WEST FRONT DOOR OF THE CLINTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 207 N. MAIN ST., PLATTSBURG, MO 64477. Date: 10/25/23 /s/ Sheriff Larry Fish (11/2/23) IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 23CN-PR00082 In the Estate of DOYLE VONDEL ROECKER, Deceased. Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of DOYLE VONDEL ROECKER, Decedent: On OCTOBER 12, 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, CHERYL PETERSEN was appointed the personal representative of the estate of DOYLE VONDEL ROECKER, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY, Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The personal representative's business address is: 7501 SW COUNTY LINE ROAD EDGERTON, MO 64444 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: JOSEPH RYAN VAN AMBURG, 2300 HIGGINS ROAD PLATTE CITY, MO 64079, (816)858-2750 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent's death: August 1, 2023 Date of first publication: October 19, 2023 /s/ Teresa L. Bingham Judge Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/23)

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EMPLOYMENT Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Dietary and Level I Medication Aide. Please fill out a job

application at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E ---------------------------

Shelly's Pet Care, 660-684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday - Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! --------------------------HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-2891935 or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" ---------------------------

NOTICES THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP 1736 East

NO HUNTING DIRECTORY

All hunting, fishing, swimming, and trespassing on land owned or controlled by the undersigned is hereby forbidden, except with the permission of the owner. (Names added to this list for $25 per year. ADVANCE payment only.)

PLATTSBURG

Sylvia Conner Sandra Wiedmaier All lands leased by Brandon Stevens Sloan Farms Hales Farms King Farm

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9th St. 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Mastercraft and Yokohama tires. Tdtf --------------------------Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlauto supply.com ---------------------------

home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 75’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates! --------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation. --------------------------JAMESPORT LUMBER - Full Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/ metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Depart-

Budget Adjustment Public Hearing Clinton County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 9, 2023 for the purpose of adjusting the 2023 budget. The open public hearing will begin promptly at 11:00 am in the commission room of the Clinton County Courthouse, 207 N. Main St, Plattsburg, MO 64477. If you have any questions, please contact the County Clerk’s office at 816-539-3713. (11/2, 11/9/23) Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Voluntary Annexation The City of Trimble will hold a Public Hearing on November 9th at 7:00 pm at the Trimble Community Center located at 101 S Fourth St Trimble, MO Randall L. Robb, President of Flash Tech Communications, Inc is proposing to Annex two (2) parcels of land into the City of Trimble, MO. The North parcel is 8.55 acres, and the South parcel is 13.38 acres, located on F Highway on the south end of the Trimble city limits. For more information contact Trimble City Hall @ 816357-2228. (11/2/23)

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ment • Gift Certificates and Delivery Available • Free Estimates. 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-684-6404 --------------------------BUY - SELL TRADE -BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com --------------------------RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital on Iowa Blvd in Trenton. 5 Unit sizes available. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 660-359-7683. --------------------------WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO &

TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 3593888. --------------------------Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268, tlautosupply.com. Monday-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12. --------------------------Willing Workers LLP - Do you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648 --------------------------Offutt, Offutt & Associates Auction Service. Land, farm, and Home. Free Appraisals. Cameron, MO. 816-724-3214 ---------------------------

The Clinton County Commission is requesting bids for outdoor storm warning sirens. Full bid specifications can be found at https://clintoncomo.org. Bidders may submit questions via email to blair.shock@clintoncomo.gov. Bids are due no later than 11/13/2023 at 4:30PM at the Clinton County Clerk’s Office, 207 N Main St Room 103, Plattsburg, MO 64477. (11/2, 11/9/23)

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. --------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660-6463504 www.lauhoffjewelry. com --------------------------Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at h t t p : / / w w w. m i d states.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683. ---------------------------

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Tinnen, Continued from Page A4 Plattsburg for several years, he coached the town’s Little League teams. Prior to the 2008 MLB Draft, the Kansas City Royals selected Hollimon as a pitcher in the special draft of the surviving Negro league players and his selection was honored with ceremonies at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. **** Trivia question: When was the Negro National League formed? A.1920; B. 1925; C. 1945; D. 1960 (find answer nearby). **** A smile… Actual Earl Weaver conversation with an umpire. Weaver managed in the MLB for 17 years with the Baltimore Orioles (1968–1982; 1985–86), winning a World Series championship in 1970. Earl: “I’m going to check the rule book on that.” Umpire: “Here, use mine.” Earl: “That’s no good, I can’t read braille.” (Trivia answer – A. 1920 - Negro National League was formed February 13, 1920. Founded by Rube Fos-

ter, the league began with eight teams: the Chicago American Giants, Chicago Giants, Cuban Stars, Dayton Marcos, Detroit Stars, Kansas City Monarchs, Indianapolis ABCs, and the St. Louis Giants). **** Food for thought: “Money and women. They’re two of the strongest things in the world. The things you do for a woman you wouldn’t do for anything else. Same with money.” “Ain’t no man can avoid being born average, but there ain’t no man got to be common.” Leroy Robert “Satchel” Paige (July 7, 1906 – June 8, 1982) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Negro league baseball and Major League Baseball (MLB). His career spanned five decades and culminated with his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He pitched for the Kansas City Monarchs and the Kansas City Athletics. **** Talk to you next week! Steve Tinnen stevetinnen@yahoo.com

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THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER

East Buchanan Honor Roll

HONOR ROLL The following students qualified for the first quarter honor roll. All students had to receive grades of B- or higher. Weighted classes were taken into consideration.

Seniors – Caroline Claycomb, Alisyn Dittmar, Finn Elze, Alexis Golden, Kade Jones, Nicholas Klein, Chase Meers, Aden Mortimore, Tucker Musser, Sherlyn Perez, Blake Pryor, Christian Raymond, Ashton Roe, Emrey Taylor, Barrett Veatch, Laci Wharton, Madeline Whitt, Zora Whitt Juniors – Kyndal Auxier, Eli Brown, Heidi Church, Landon DeLong, Robert Gross, Ty Ingle, William Mathews, Zoe McDowell, Coleson Orstad, Wyatt Palmer, Kyler Paxton, Aleesha Pederson, Cayden Ray, Conner Raymond, Nathan Schilling, Aidan Smith, Mason Spencer, Maddux Thomas, Jaden Torres, Jessalyn Townsend, Tesha Traub, Isaiah Watkins, Laney Wilmes Sophomores – Phoenix Baugh, Beck Bodenhausen, Blair Bodenhausen, Lliam Bonwell, Kaylynn Engnes, Olivia Fortney, Lindsey Herpel, Alexis Kennedy, Elizabeth

Paxton, Ava Pflugradt, Nadia Roberts, Clark Scott, Sierra Simmons, Carson Stephens, Colten Townsend, Layla Watkins Freshmen -- Ostin Bullimore, Audrey Evans, Ava Hall, Dylan Howery, Piper Jacobs, Kimmi Kohrs, Taten Lenz, Liam Marsh, Madelyn McCoy, Clara Mink, Taylor Orstad, Paitin Parton, Chase Pickett, Aiden Pitts, Makayla Roe, Landon Smith, Cavin Stephens, Samantha Thornton, Kamryn Werle, Cooper Whiteley HIGH HONOR ROLL The following students qualified for the first quarter high honor roll. All students had to receive grades of A- or higher. Weighted classes were taken into consideration. Seniors – Cransten Baugh, Beau Blanton, Mason Brown, Gage Busby, Holly Caylor, Kylie Clark, Teddi Dixon, Hilarry Elifrits, Maddox Erich, Riley Everett, Wyatt Fisher, Nathaniel Fortney, Chloe Friess, Grace Grier, Kelsey Herpel, Lola Hofmann, Ty Humbard, Aynjewel Jones, Anna Kenagy, Trevor Klein, Madison Mongeau, Rayven Moore, Emma Mujica, Addisyn Musser, Sawyer Musser, Milla-Marie Smith,

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Youth deer hunting in Missouri JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young hunters ages 6 through 15 harvested 11,118 deer during Missouri’s early youth portion of the 2023 deer hunting season, Oct. 28 and 29. Top counties were Franklin with 258 deer harvested, Osage with 224, and Texas with 209. Of the deer harvested, 6,857 were antlered bucks, 3,410 were does, and 851 were button bucks. Youth hunters harvested 13,877 during last year’s early youth portion. “Although the rain this past weekend was desperately needed given how dry it’s been this year throughout much of the state, it did put a damper on the early youth portion,” said MDC’s Cervid Program Supervisor Jason Isabelle. Isabelle noted that the below average temperatures were conducive to good deer movement, but the combination of cooler temperatures and rainy conditions that persisted throughout much of the weekend likely reduced the amount of time many young hunters were able to spend afield. Archery deer hunting continues through Nov. 10 and resumes Nov. 22.