The Leader • 6-15-23

LEADER CLINTON COUNTY

Thurs., June 15 , 2023 | Plattsburg, Lathrop and Gower, Mo $1.00

INSIDE

One Section | 12 pages

Sheriff’s Report

Get a comprehensive look at what went on in law enforcement the previous week throughout Clinton County.

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Postseason Baseball Honors

See which local student-athletes earned recognition for their performances on the diamond in 2023.

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CCMS Spring Honor Roll

Students at Clinton County Middle School in Plattsburg made their mark in the classroom this past Spring.

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Community........A5

Opinion..............A4

Legals..............A10

Sports..............A12

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VOL. 128, NO. 33

Council OKs liquor license, considers bathrooms

The Plattsburg City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 12, during which the council approved a liquor license for a local business.

The license was approved for Mystery Within, a hangout spot at

205B N. East Street in Plattsburg that hosts events such as murder mysteries. Visitors can also play board games, indoor cornhole and more. Owner Lee Perkins spoke to the council Monday and said that the establishment already has its licensing from the state and county, and that the addition of liquor sales

will enhance its business. He said they’ve drawn newcomers to town, who then frequent other businesses, such as local restaurants.

Terry Wood with the Clinton County Historical Society spoke to the council and said the president of the Jefferson Highway Association (the once-famous roadway

FLIP INTO SUMMER

that traversed the country south to north and traveled through Plattsburg) visited the community over the weekend, and announced that Plattsburg had won the group’s Community of the Year Award. Wood thanked city workers for resetting a local Jefferson Highway

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Plattsburg Masons ask for funds to be matched

The Plattsburg Masonic Lodge will once again aim to raise some major funding for local students this month.

The lodge is asking the public for donations, which, in turn, will be submitted to the Masonic Home of Missouri’s matching program, which will give the Plattsburg lodge $2 for every dollar they raise, tripling the money.

The Plattsburg Masonic Lodge has done this twice before, resulting in more than $26,000 in donations directly benefitting more than a thousand local children. This year, the funding will be given to the Clinton County R-III School District and Plattsburg Head Start.

The lodge is hoping to raise $15,000 this year. Those wishing to donate can send cash or check to PO Box 169, Plattsburg, Mo., 64477.

Despite a cool start, there’s no denying that summer is officially here in Clinton County. School is out, and kids from throughout the area are playing sports, having fun and - as was the case on Tuesday - heading over to Bodie’s Pool in Plattsburg. (Above) Plattsburg eighth grader Brycen McClelland springboards into a back flip on Tuesday at the municipal pool. brett adkison | the leader

Lathrop Antique Show

For the 45th year, the Lathrop Antique Car, Tractor and Engine Show will take over the showgrounds beginning Thursday, June 15, and running through Sunday, June 18.

This year, the antique show will feature the ever-popular John Deere tractors, as well as John Deere gas engines and Baker steam engines.

The show kicks off Thursday with the annual tractor cruise throughout the region, with the group parading out of town that morning. The pony pulls will also be that night at 6 p.m. Friday will be headlined by the draft horse pulling contest at 7 p.m. with the Parade of Power – featuring tractors and steam

The Clinton County Historical Society will be hosting a Juneteenth Community Celebration on Saturday, June 17, 4 p.m., at the museum at 308 S. Birch Avenue.

There will be a free will donation. All proceeds go to benefit the needed repairs to the Riley-Carmack Museum.

The event, which has grown quickly in its short time at the

museum, will celebrate and commemorate the end of slavery in America. There will be a picnic, food, music, games and porch talks that will include the history of local black businesses. Two exciting additions will be John Hartzell’s barbecue and a new way to enjoy sorghum like was made in the community of Mecca.

by brett adkison leader editor

Plattsburg City Council, Continued from

sign that had blown down in high winds.

The council approved an ordinance Monday repealing an unneeded section of city code. City Administrator Chase Waggoner said that the code, which has been on the book since at least 1966, required that the city’s attorney write all ordinances. Waggoner said this was when the city kept a lawyer on staff and added municipalities haven’t operated this way in many years.

The council approved a

resolution allowing the city to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for grant funding through the Missouri Clean Water Law. Waggoner said that the requested funds would go to abide by a directive from DNR that entities do an audit of any possible lead water pipes in the city system. However, Waggoner said the directive includes any lines outside the foundation of the home, which would include some pipe owned by homeowners and not by the city.

Antique Show,

engines of all makes and models – circling the showgrounds at 4 p.m.

Saturday will be packed with fun, including the kid’s pedal tractor pull at 10 a.m., the micro mini tractor pull at noon, and bluegrass music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be an antique and classic tractor pull at 11 a.m., as well as an out-of-field class for the tractor pull. The Parade of Power is that day at 4 p.m.

On Sunday, June 18, treat your dad for Father’s Day by visiting the annual car show. Registration is open from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., with judging beginning at 10 a.m. Trophies will be awarded at 2:30 p.m. There are plenty of divisions to compete in, and some additional awards include Best of Show and Longest Distance driven.

Church services will be at 8:30 a.m. There will be a stock garden tractor pull at 11 a.m. and the Parade of Power will be at 1 p.m. There will also be bluegrass music at 11 a.m.

Throughout the entire show, visitors will see dozens of special attractions

and demonstrations, including steam engines, a saw mill, black smith shop, print shop, corn shelling, a shingle mill, general store, rock crusher, antique machinery, wood shop, veneer mill and

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DNR wants this done by October of 2024.

The council approved a reimbursement of $826 to a municipal sewer customer on Monday. The customer had discovered a clog in their sewer system and a former city employee directed the customer to hire a plumber for the work. However, it was found that the work was actually performed on a section of the system owned by the city.

As previously discussed, the city’s natural

gas odorizer – which adds the noticeable smell to the gas so residents can identify dangerous leaks – is on its last legs. The council had previously approved the purchase of a new odorizer, but that bid fell through. The council voted Monday to approve Waggoner to spend up to $90,000 on the purchase of a new odorizer.

Waggoner spoke to the council about contracting with an engineering firm for a possible flood control project in Ward I and a pos-

sible street overlay project. Though doing so would cost money without guaranteeing grant funding, Waggoner said contracting with an engineering firm for the services would open up the opportunity for additional funding.

The council also discussed the city’s long-standing goal of adding public restrooms downtown. Waggoner presented the council with some initial options, ranging from semi-portable restrooms that hook direct-

ly into the sewer system, to a special trailer set up with bathroom stalls, to a physical building. Each option presents different costs, versatility and life-spans.

Waggoner noted that the funds for the project would be coming from the same fund that supports street repairs and pool maintenance, so those three endeavors would essentially be jockeying for funds.

Freeman Honored for 60 Years

Rotary Welcomes Roberts

so much more. Don’t forget to hit the antique crafts and flea market.

For more information on the show, visit the Lathrop Antique Club online and on Facebook.

From 2022, the sawmill at the showgrounds is one of many popular demonstrations of the antique world.

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Congratulations to Larry Freeman, who recently received his 60-year membership pin from the Plattsburg Masonic Lodge. (Left to right) Secretary Curtis Cradic, Worshipful Master Paul Cradic, Larry Freeman, and Right Worshipful Brother Michael New, chaplin.

Bryce Roberts is the newest member of the Plattsburg Rotary Club. Roberts, who manages Sure-Ag, was welcomed by club president Kristy Young, branch manager of Central Bank. The Plattsburg Rotary Club is a service organization that assists with local projects such as the downtown pocket park, the lamppost banners and the walking trail in Perkins Park. The club also provides scholarships to local students. It is affiliated with Rotary International, a worldwide service organization.

Clinton County Sheriff’s Department’s Weekly Activity Report

Friday, June 2

2:54 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

5:54 a.m.: Animal call on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

6:39 a.m.: Animal call on 312th Street in Turney.

8:15 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle on Oak Street in Lathrop.

10:57 a.m.: Fraud on SE 208th Street in Holt.

11:12 a.m.: Medical call on S. Main in Plattsburg.

12:05 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay in Plattsburg.

2:03 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 169 Highway in Trimble.

2:15 p.m.: Vehicle crash on N. Main in Plattsburg.

2:28 p.m.: Medical call on Kennedy in Gower.

2:33 p.m.: Property damage on SE 240th Street in Lawson.

2:45 p.m.: Suspicious activity on NW Bethany Church in Plattsburg.

3:30 p.m.: Stealing in progress on 308th Street in Plattsburg.

5 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on E. Osage in Plattsburg.

5:25 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

5:29 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on N. Main in Plattsburg.

5:39 p.m.: Medical call on Pine Street in Lathrop.

5:50 p.m.: Medical call on Center Street in Lathrop.

6:38 p.m.: Natural cover fire

on Downing in Holt.

7:27 p.m.: Noise complaint on N. Main in Plattsburg.

10:24 p.m.: Medical call on Clinton Street in Lathrop.

11:31 p.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on SE Osage in Lathrop.

Saturday, June 3

9:13 a.m.: Animal call on Downing Road in Clinton County.

10:56 a.m.: Medical call on Smith Street in Gower.

1:29 p.m.: Trespassing not in progress on NW K Highway in Gower.

1:44 p.m.: Medical call on Oak Street in Lathrop.

4:04 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) in Lathrop.

4:07 p.m.: Trespassing on Patricia in Plattsburg.

5:15 p.m.: Medical call on NE Breckenridge in Lathrop.

5:48 p.m.: Animal call on C Highway in Plattsburg.

6:27 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 169 Highway in Trimble.

6:37 p.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.

8:03 p.m.: Domestic (not in progress) on 216th Street in Clinton County.

8:42 p.m.: Medical call on E. Oak Street in Lathrop.

8:48 p.m.: Medical call on SW Shaver in Plattsburg.

9:19 p.m.: Vehicle crash on S. Fourth Street in Gower.

9:24 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay in Clinton County.

9:45 p.m.: Medical call on NE 264th Street in Lathrop.

10:16 p.m.: Medical call on Timberlake in Clinton County.

10:24 p.m.: Controlled fire on W. Osage in Plattsburg.

11:25 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

Sunday, June 4

5:43 a.m.: Medical call on SE Pin Oak in Holt.

7:13 a.m.: Animal call on NE Crane in Lathrop.

7:44 a.m.: Animal call on C Highway in Plattsburg.

8:24 a.m.: Medical call on SW Z Highway in Lathrop.

10:45 a.m.: Recovered property on 169 Highway in Trimble.

11:24 a.m.: Animal call on E. Clay in Plattsburg.

11:57 a.m.: Medical call on Zion in Edgerton.

12:02 p.m.: Motorist assist on I-35 in Lathrop.

2:18 p.m.: Domestic (not in progress) on Russell in Lathrop.

4:10 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver in Clinton County.

6:31 p.m.: Residential alarm on SW Z Highway in Trimble.

7:25 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle (not in progress) on Mark Street in Lathrop.

9:43 p.m.: Fire (carbon investigation) on N. Main in Clinton County.

Plattsburg Senior Center Menu

The Plattsburg Senior Center (816) 539-2211

Meal champions are a vital part of the offerings at the senior center, donating funds to offset the cost of meals. To become a meal champion, contact the center today!

Thursday, June 15

Chicken tenders, green beans, creamed corn, apple crisp, rolls.

Friday, June 16

Taco salad, Spanish rice, diced tomatoes, refried beans, tropical fruit, wheat bread.

Monday, June 19

Spaghetti with meat sauce,

lettuce salad, green beans, mandarin oranges, garlic bread.

Tuesday, June 20 Salmon loaf, creamed peas, coleslaw, chilled apricots, wheat bread.

Wednesday, June 21 Swiss steak, broccoli, potato salad, chilled pineapple, biscuit.

Thursday, June 22

Chicken and noodles, lima beans, corn, tropical fruit, wheat bread.

Friday, June 23

Sloppy joe on a bun, potato wedges, spinach, coleslaw, gelatin with peaches.

University of Missouri Spring 2023 Honor Roll

Congratulations to the following local students at the University of Missouri in Columbia who were named to the Spring 2023 Honor Roll.

Plattsburg: Kaylie Dow, senior, Agr-Food and Natural Resources; Grace Kathryn Liles, senior, Arts and Science; Sean Moser, senior,

Engineering; Sylvia Schroeder, junior, Health Sciences.

Lathrop: Brooke Huitt, senior.

Gower: Kloe Miller, junior, Arts and Science.

Trimble: Amelia Schneider, junior, Business.

Cameron: Carson Eshenroder, senior, Engineering.

Monday, June 5

2:33 a.m.: Medical call on N. Sixth Street in Plattsburg.

5:44 a.m.: Vehicle crash on VV Highway in Hemple.

6:27 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on W. Maple Street in Plattsburg.

6:35 a.m.: Animal call on 312th Street in Clinton County.

7:28 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle on N. Cannonball Road in Holt.

7:52 a.m.: Commercial alarm on 169 Highway in Gower.

9:09 a.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.

12:38 p.m.: Fire alarm on Cambridge in Plattsburg.

1:24 p.m.: Controlled burn on SE Shoshone in Holt.

4:28 p.m.: Missing person on N. Third Street Terrace in Trimble.

6:47 p.m.: Motorist assist on I-35 in Clinton County.

7:16 p.m.: Medical call on SW Arnold in Clinton County.

7:33 p.m.: Medical call on S. Third Street in Plattsburg.

Tuesday, June 6

12:00 a.m.: Medical call on W. Oak Street in Trimble.

2:52 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on SE Deer Run Drive in Lathrop.

2:54 a.m.: Medical call on SE Deer Run Drive in Lathrop.

3:09 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on SW Hord Road in Plattsburg.

4:17 a.m.: Alarm call on 116

Highway in Plattsburg.

5:45 a.m.: Animal call on NE 264th Street in Clinton County.

6:11 a.m.: Vehicle crash on NE 264th Street in Clinton County.

8:10 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

11:07 a.m.: Animal call on I-35 in Clinton County.

11:07 a.m.: Medical call on Walnut Place in Holt.

3:44 p.m.: Domestic call on SE Hopi in Lathrop.

3:50 p.m.: Commercial alarm on 69 Highway in Cameron.

4:57 p.m.: Motorist assist on W. Missouri in Plattsburg.

5:07 p.m.: Domestic in progress on Park Street in Lathrop.

5:19 p.m.: Medical call on Park Street in Lathrop.

6:22 p.m.: Vehicle crash on PP Highway in Clinton County.

6:55 p.m.: Medical call on Maple Street in Holt.

9:07 p.m.: Medical call on Franklin Street in Holt.

10:30 p.m.: Medical call on Kennedy Drive in Gower.

Wednesday, June 7

3:09 a.m.: Alarm on SE Wexford Road in Lathrop.

6:49 a.m.: Residential alarm on S. Main in Plattsburg.

8:42 a.m.: Animal call on Park Street in Lathrop.

9:02 a.m.: Medical call on Tichenor Street in Lathrop.

2:21 p.m.: Medical call on Kennedy in Gower.

2:39 p.m.: Medical call on

Second Street in Trimble

3:12 p.m.: Medical call on B Highway in Edgerton.

5:33 p.m.: Vehicle fire on Elm Street in Lathrop.

6:12 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Y Highway in Clinton County.

7:19 p.m.: Animal call on W. Missouri in Plattsburg.

10:49 p.m.: Natural cover fire on Pine Street in Lathrop.

11:06 p.m.: Medical call on Moonbeam Lane in Edgerton.

11:09 p.m.: Child abuse on South Street in Lathrop.

11:56 p.m.: Medical call on Kennedy in Gower.

Thursday, June 8

3:24 a.m.: Residential alarm SE Freeway Farms in Holt.

9:02 a.m.: Stranded motorist on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

9:05 a.m.: Fraud on 169 Highway in Trimble.

3:40 p.m.: Medical call on Valley in Plattsburg.

4:18 p.m.: Smoke detector on Cambridge Circle in Plattsburg.

4:51 p.m.: Stranded motorist on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

5:46 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

7:38 p.m.: Domestic in progress on N. Main in Plattsburg.

7:41 p.m.: Medical call on Harrington in Gower.

7:45 p.m.: Juvenile problem on N. Main in Plattsburg.

Monday, June 26 Fish fillet, creamed peas, stewed tomatoes, applesauce, wheat bread.

Tuesday, June 27 Glazed ham, broccoli, coleslaw, vanilla pudding, banana, cornbread.

Wednesday, June 28 Meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, green beans, fruit cocktail, whole grain bread.

Thursday, June 29

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

Friday, June 30 Hamburger on bun, corn, cauliflower, chips, relishes, pears.

Community theatre or city government?

Who needs community theatre when you have Plattsburg City Hall?

No, you don’t have to pay box office prices to have a fun time on a Monday night. The meetings are free to the public, though you’ll have to sneak in your own popcorn and soda. Get there early for a quality seat. The police chief attends regularly, so it’s best to keep your throwin’ tomatoes at home.

As entertaining as it must be for some, city governance isn’t supposed to look this way. It’s time for the Plattsburg City Council to rein it in.

In the latest debacle, confusion around the town’s district lines led to the apparent ouster of Ward II Alderman Tracy Pincus. Those lines were set by map and ordinance in 2015, but you’d have better luck interpreting a plate of spaghetti than figuring out what the city set in place eight years ago. At the time, city leaders were under the impression the changes would balance out the wards by population, transitioning homes from Ward III to Ward II, all without impacting those who were already on the council.

That includes Alderman Pincus, who was appointed to her Ward II seat, subsequently won election four times, and always received a Ward II ballot from the county.

Come to find out, the Pincus residence had likely been moved to Ward III as part of those 2015 changes.

This alleged revelation was always going to be embarrassing for the city; it takes a parade of mishaps to craft a folly of this size. But some of the sting could have been avoided.

Mayor James Kennedy (already a lightening rod of controversy thanks to the alleyway drama) acted swiftly on the Pincus issue, consulting the city’s attorney before meeting with Tracy and giving her the opportunity resign. When she opted rather to look into the issue, he (backed by the attorney’s counsel) announced that Pincus was no longer eligible to serve as the alderman.

Had Mayor Kennedy – who finds himself alienated from his fellow elected officials – acted with some patience and savvy, much of the drama unfolding now could have been averted. He could have included the council and the public in the process immediately, sharing the burden of the issue while creating undeniable

transparency. Instead, in acting hastily, he came off as politically opportunistic, reinforcing the council’s lack of trust in its mayor.

It’s quite the unforced error, especially when you consider that, in either scenario, the council will likely need to accept the same unfortunate conclusion – that 2015’s botched redistricting will (or has) cost Pincus her voter-approved seat on the council.

This led to a special session meeting earlier this month, called by members of the council seeking to discuss and research the situation in the public setting. The talks broke down, people dug in their heels, and the public was allowed to interject freely at any time, controlling wide swathes of the discourse. There was far too much emotion and not enough rationality. It was an embarrassing episode for all involved.

Things could break down farther if the mayor and council attempt to fill a Pincus vacancy through the appointment process. It is up to the mayor to put forward a candidate, and up to the council whether to approve that candidate – a recipe for more drama considering the gulf that exists between the two parties.

A far better option? The city should leave the seat open until the April 2024 election, giving officials and the council plenty of time to decide on clear and balanced district lines. No matter the 2015 snafu, Pincus was elected by a vote of the people, and the people should decide her replacement. Meanwhile, Plattsburg won’t suffer from underrepresentation. Most small-town councils operate on five members. Plattsburg will still have six (including one from Ward II).

Eliminate the confusion. Let the people decide.

Right now, Plattsburg is defined by a contrast in strength and vulnerability. The business community, bolstered by organizations like the chamber and Fall Festival Committee, is blooming and seizing on real opportunities to build Plattsburg’s profile. The school, meanwhile, is trying to leverage its promising culture to turn around years of bad test scores.

Kennedy is a talented mayor when he isn’t bogged down by drama, and this council is a knowledgeable cross-section of Plattsburg’s citizenry. City hall can be one of the town’s greatest strengths, but its leaders must decide: powerhouse, or playhouse?

WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD

Times in the ‘Burg

You know you’re growin’ older when... You realize the most dangerous item in your house is your recliner/easy chair.

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For those looking for some real bargains when it comes to sensational local entertainment, there are two dates one should mark on their calendars: Saturday, June 17, and Friday, June 23.

Right here in Plattsburg, USA, the Juneteenth celebration will take place at the Riley-Carmack Museum at 308 S Birch Ave on June 17. On Friday, June 23, Sarah Davison will return to the Performing Arts Center with her Grammy-nominated, award-winning Christian recording group High Road.

And both are inflation-fighting bargains with free will donations for those who attend.

The festivities at the Riley-Carmack Museum will begin at 4 p.m. and will continue until 7 p.m. in the evening. Lesli Shaver, president of the historical society, is excited about this year’s lineup of speakers.

“We are excited about this year’s Juneteenth celebration, with an outstanding lineup of our front porch speakers,” Ms. Shaver said. “Clyde May will once again serve as our master of ceremonies. There will be front porch talks by Eric Tilford, retired Missouri Highway Patrolman, Wendy Green and Melanie Summers, sharing their grandfather’s story about the late Delmas ‘Doc’ Green, who served as a Clinton County Deputy Sheriff. There will also be a dedication to Delmas “Doc” Green, Sr., by Clinton County Sheriff Larry Fish. Darius Rawlings will tell his story and talk about his late father, Charles Rawlings, and his drywall business. Our picnic will feature John Hartzell’s barbecue skills with delicious pulled pork. Kay Green will once again share the crowd pleasing, special family recipe for collard greens. There will be other sides, including fresh corn bread with Shatto Dairy butter and red velvet cookies for dessert.”

In addition, this year’s celebration will include sorghum beer provided by local brew master Darin Fox, and a best hat

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contest. Rae Jenkins will present the CCHS Scholarship checks to recipients that evening.

“We are also including a ‘best hat’ contest, and yes, it includes the guys,” Shaver laughed. “Darin Fox will be providing his sorghum beer, as well. So, we look forward to another great Juneteenth celebration at the Museum. See you there.”

The appearance of Sarah Davison has some very special meaning for her mother, Kathleen, who grew up on her parents’ (Maurice and Betty Shoemaker) farm north of Plattsburg. Katheen and her husband, Scott, knew from an early age that the youngster born in Braddyville, Iowa, was gifted. How early is up for family discussion, but for Dan O’Connor III, he knows that Sarah was about five or six when he first heard her play and sing at the Shoemaker home. It was during a birthday celebration with cake and ice cream galore, with Sarah’s music serving as the cherry on top.

Dan recalled how he and his wife, Georgia, were invited, but she wasn’t up to going. Here’s how he recalls the unexpected concert.

“Well, once we had our fill of ice cream and cake, they asked me if I wanted to hear Sarah play?” Of course, I said yes, not knowing what to expect. She sat at Betty’s piano and sang five different songs with the proper inflections of the artists she was covering. After I heard her performance, I told Maurice that Sarah needs to come with me to our house so she could perform for Georgia.

“Sarah sat at the baby grand piano, and once again she performed the same five songs with perfection. After she was done, I asked her if she knew any more songs? She said yes, but that her parents didn’t want her to play them. They are a good Baptist family, but I encouraged her to play that song. It was Garth

Brooks’ Friends in Low Places.” Once again, she played it to perfection, with the proper inflection of the artist.

“My understanding is that she has perfect pitch, a photographic memory and has never taken a piano lesson.”

Apparently, she doesn’t need one.

After high school, Sarah attended the renown Belmont University School of Music, where she continued to hone her skills.

From associations at that school, the musical group High Road was formed. She will join her group and perform in Plattsburg on June 23 at 7 p.m.

Trivia question: What is the only food that cannot go bad? A. Dark chocolate; B. Peanut butter; C. Canned tuna; D. Honey (find answer close by).

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Some grins that were found on casual wear shirts for seniors, from Honolulu, Hawaii, courtesy of Jim Nicholson.

• Some days the supply of curse words is insufficient to meet my demands.

• You are about to exceed the limits of my medication.

• On your mark, get set... GO AWAY!

• I have stopped listening, so why are you still talking?

• If you can’t laugh at yourself, let me do it.

(Trivia answer: D. Honey Honey may crystallize over time, but it won’t expire or become unusable. The reason it is so resistant to spoilage is because only about 17 percent of its structure is water, which isn’t enough to accommodate most bacteria and fungi. Honey dehydrates bacteria).

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Food for thought: “Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory, or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible – and there is still so much work to do.” — Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States. Talk to you next week!

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Larry L. Heitman

Larry LaVerne Heitman, 82, of Plattsburg, Mo., passed away at Liberty Hospital on Sunday, June 11, 2023.

Larry “Hoot” was born on April 9, 1941, in Charles City, Iowa, the oldest of four children to Alvin LaVerne Heitman and Drusilla Pauline (Johnson) Heitman. Larry’s early years were spent on the Mewes-Heitman Family Farm in Floyd County, Iowa. This is where his education began, in a country school just across the fence.

In Feb. 1952, the family made a permanent move to Missouri – Nevada, then Plattsburg. Larry was a 1959 graduate of Plattsburg High School, where he excelled in football and basketball. After graduation, he attended Highland Kansas Junior College, where he played football, and Northwest Missouri State College in Maryville. Hunting and fishing were his favorite pastimes.

In Sept. 1963, he joined the Army Reserves; Control Group St. Louis 1965-1968; June 1968 Active Duty; and spent 15 months at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, during the Vietnam Conflict. He was discharged in September of 1969. Larry was a member of the John Calhoun Post 97 Plattsburg American Legion.

His employment with General Motors Corporation began November 20, 1961,

Grant Mirosh

Grant Mirosh, 40, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Plattsburg, died Friday, June 2, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on April 19, 1983, in Springfield, Mo., to John and Kelly (Grant) Mirosh. He was a graduate of Plattsburg High School, Class of 2001, and valedictorian of his class. He worked as an electrical engineer.

Rick Berry

Rickie “Rick” Ray Berry, 67, gained his angel wings on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, peacefully in his home in Lathrop.

and he retired in 1993. He was united in marriage on April 28, 1974, to Rita (Lemar) Boyer.

Survivors include daughters, Brenna (Jason) Harris, Smithville, Mo., and Kendra (Dennis) Clark, Cameron, Mo.; three grandchildren, Kaden (David) Cheney, Korbin Harris and Kolby Harris; two great-grandchildren, Mason Cheney and Weston Cheney; brothers, Jerome Heitman, Plattsburg, Mo., and Duane Heitman, St. Charles, Mo.; and sister, Judy Heitman, Liberty, Mo.

Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, with visitation one hour prior to the service at First Baptist Church, 501 Broadway, Plattsburg, Mo. Burial with Military Honors: Perrin Cemetery, Plattsburg, Mo. Memorial Contributions may be made to Perrin Cemetery Association, c/o U.S. Bank, 104 South Main St, Plattsburg, Mo., 64477. Memo line should reference Larry Heitman Memorial.

Grant was preceded in death by his mother, Kelly, and maternal and paternal grandparents.

Survivors include his father, John Mirosh, of Plattsburg; daughter, Adeline Mirosh, and sister, Bridget Mirosh, both of Kansas City, Mo.; brother, Travis Mirosh, of Cameron Mo.; three uncles and three

aunts and a host of cousins and friends.

The family will gather with friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service, Plattsburg, Mo. Online guestbook and obituary at www.baileycox.com

DEATH NOTICES

Randal B. Grant

Warrensburg, Mo. May 12, 1931 –June 2, 2023.

Services: Thurs., June 8, 11 a.m., First United Method-

ist Church of Blue Springs, 301 SW Woods Chapel Road, Blue Springs, Mo. Visitation: One hour prior to the services at the church.

Peggy J. Stokes

Lathrop, Mo. January 18, 1952 –June 2, 2023.

Services: Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Stith Funeral

Home in Lathrop. Visitation: One hour prior to the services. Memorials: Dementia Society of America or Crossroads Hospice.

Rick was born in Clay County, Mo., on March 9, 1956. He was the son of the late James and the late Shirley Berry. In addition to Rick’s parents, his grandfather the late Lowell Amos helped mold and raise Rick into a selfless, kindhearted, amazing gentleman.

Rick grew up attending schools in the Kearney School District and graduated with the Class of 1974. On February 3, 1983, Rick married the love of his life, Doris (Zimmerman) Berry. Together in Lathrop, Mo., they raised three boys and helped mold hundreds of children and athletes over the last 40 years together.

Rick joined his late father at J.E. Berry Sodding in 1972. He loved the sod farms and working closely with his father, later bringing his own sons into the family business.

Rick coached numerous youth and high school softball and bas-

ketball teams in Lathrop and the surrounding area throughout his career. He established the decorated Blue Angels softball program, through which he not only shared his wealth of knowledge and love of the game with his players, but he was teaching and guiding them in life. He was inducted to the USA Softball Hall of Fame in 2019. Many were proud to share in celebrating him and this remarkable honor he had achieved.

Rick leaves behind his wife, Doris Berry, of the home; his sons, Richard (Jamie) Berry of Cameron; Brian Berry, of Plattsburg; James Berry, of Lathrop, Missouri; his grandchildren, Kendall Berry and Clayton Berry, of Cameron;; his sister, Becky (Richard) Cowsert of Lawson; as well as a host of family and close friends.

A visitation was held Tuesday. A graveside service for friends and family will be held at a later date. For Rick’s full obituary, please visit Hidden Valley Funeral Home online.

Elizabeth J. Oswald

Lathrop, Mo.

November 29, 1958 –June 10, 2023.

Services: Friday, June 16, 2 p.m., Stith Funeral Home in Lathrop. Visita-

tion: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. the evening prior to services, at the funeral home. Burial: Will follow services Friday at Prairie Ridge Cemetery west of Polo.

Clinton County Middle School Honor Roll

Clinton County Middle School • Fourth Quarter

Principal’s Honor Roll

Sixth Grade

Paisley Biggerstaff, Raylee Burns, Laila Capps, Spencer Curtis, Mollie Gudde, Gideon Halsey, Valentino Hernandez, Remington Hufford, Keagan Kennedy, Claire Kubicki, Bryson Matsukevich, Cailyn McLallen, Saber Moran, John Murdock, Brogan Noll, Jordynn Poe, Blakely Sowers, Shelbea Weller, Kiersten Westhoven.

Seventh Grade

Zander Carter, Tate Clifton, Chase Florence , Lillian Fuhr, Jace Gorham, Jayce Graybill, Audriana Grayson,

Isabella Hofmeister, Owen Hofmeister, Alivia Lloyd, Katherine Middlebrook, Zane Morsbach, Katelinn Murdock, Brylee Pettipiece, Kasen Robertson, Naomie Smith, Kasen Waldron, Kael Watts, Colton Wilkinson

Eighth Grade

Shae Cloven, Kenzy Love, Emma McCannon, Aidan McCrary, Lillian Noctis, Luke Parra, Harper Sowers, Allie Stockdale, Kurt Timms.

Clinton County Middle School • Fourth Quarter Honor Roll

Sixth Grade: Evelynn Biston, Kaydence Davidson,

Grady DeFreece, Bradlee Grogan, Rylan Hall, Eva Hartman, Evan Hilbert, Johnathyn Jeffries, Jazmyn Jones, Kourtneigh Miller, Drayven Roberts, Sarah Schmitzer, Kendall Sedgwick, JJ Talbott, Lexi Thomas, Brody Womack

Seventh Grade: Mira Armstrong, Harmony Barr, Madyson Bentz, Keaton Brown, Avery Burnett Rylan Burnett, Nathan Curtis, Bailey Fuhr, Braydon Graham, Evelyn Harrell, Benjamin Harris, Judson Harris, Danielle Hastings, Duane Henry, Shayne Jackson, Zachary James, Isaiah Jones, Elizabeth Love, Halynn Moran, Wyatt Mor-

MoDOT streamlines hay movement for drought relief

JEFFERSON CITY – In

response to Gov. Mike

Parson’s declaration of a drought alert in more than half of Missouri’s counties, the Missouri Department of Transportation is offering a special overwidth hauling permit at no charge to help farmers and ranchers move hay as needed. Loads must be of legal height, length and weight.

Permits can be requested using the MoDOT Carrier Express online service, located at www.modot.org/ mce. To ensure the fee is waived, hay haulers should place a comment in the application about the fee waiver. The blanket permit fee of $96 and single trip fee of $15 are waived for hay haulers through Dec. 1, 2023.

Before hauling, drivers must apply for the special overwidth hauling permit for loads that exceed 8 feet and 6 inches in width, and map their route to avoid work zones, bridges and other areas that have weight, narrow-lane or height restrictions. This information, as well as a special bridge and height restriction view, is available on the MoDOT Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org.

Community Dinner

ris, William Niemeier, Maddox Pettit, Adrian Rockstead, Mya Sales, Hunter Smith , Jeremy Thompson, Aidden Tudorowski.

Eighth Grade: Rylan Adamson, Arianna Alas, Gabriella Barclay, Jacob Cabrera, Maggie Crouse, Arianna Douglas, Bryndelyn Dray, Jenna Enochs, Addison Ford, Michael Gibson, Dareon Gregory, Desmond Gregory, Jayce Jackson, Grace Kennedy, Zane Lee, Zachary McKelvey, Brooklyn Murphy, Ava Norton, Ashley Oxford, Claire Schmitzer, Brennon Shoniber, Andrew Vandevelde, Brynnelynne Weavers, Zackery Wheeler.

Those looking for a great meal with great fellowship will have the chance to enjoy both this month at the Broadway United Methodist Church.

There will be a free Dinner on Broadway on Monday, June 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Susan L. Hageman Memorial Kitchen (301 W.

Broadway in Plattsburg).

The late Susan L. Hageman passed away in 2021, and in her honor, her family raised funds and spearheaded the construction of the memorial kitchen at BUMC for the purpose of providing food and fellowship to the community and those who are under-served.

PAC Scholarships

The Plattsburg Artists Coalition, through the generosity of over 40 business sponsors in Gower, Lathrop and Plattsburg, recently presented $1,000 scholarships to a senior from each school.

Richard Stanley, president of the PAC, said,” This is a special kind of scholarship. Each high school’s art teacher choses the student with the greatest passion for art. Our scholar-

ship hopes to nurture their passion and love of art throughout their lives. This year’s winners are Elizabeth Russell (Plattsburg), Kayla Galloway (Lathrop) and Adrian Allen (East Buchanan).”

The PAC wishes to give special recognition for the kind generosity of area business leaders who donated to the 2023 PAC college scholarship of local high school artists.

MoDOT’s waiver and special overwidth permit allows drivers in Missouri to:

• Obtain the permit at no cost.

• Haul hay loads of up to 12 feet and 6 inches in width using a blanket permit. Haul hay loads up to 14 feet in width using single-trip permits.

• Move hay during holiday periods and at night. At night, or when visibility is less than 500 feet, drivers must use a reflective, oversized load sign and clearance lights instead of the normal flags required at the edges of the load.

Drivers must adhere to all permit requirements, such as using proper signage and lighting and stopping at weigh stations. Drivers should also be advised that most of the southeastern United States is currently under a quarantine zone for

imported fire ants, which can be easily spread through the movement of hay. Farmers and ranchers who believe they have received fire ants in a shipment of hay should call their local University of Missouri Extension agent as soon as possible.

Those visiting the MoDOT Carrier Express system for the first time will find a link to obtain a customer ID and password needed to access the service. Required information includes:

The make, license plate number and vehicle identification number (VIN) of the power unit, and

The farm business name and address.

MoDOT permits cover movement within Missouri only and are required for each truck. Questions may be directed to MoDOT’s Motor Carrier Services office at 1-800-877-8499.

Northwest Missouri regional 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 June 12-18.

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.

Atchison County

U.S. Routes 136 & 59– Pot-

hole patching, June 12-16.

Buchanan County I-29 – Pavement improvement project from south of Business Route 71 (Andrew County) to just south of Route O through late October 2023. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place.

(Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.)

Concrete replacement under the Route 6 (Frederick Boulevard) Bridge from Gene Field Road to Route YY (Mitchell Avenue), northbound I-29 will be narrowed to one lane through July.

Guardrail night-time work, Sunday night through Friday morning, 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily.

Route Y – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at both the south and north Bee Creek bridges through December. A signed detour

is in place. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) More info: https://www.modot. org/buchanan-county-routey-bee-creek-bridge-replacements

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

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

Route V – Permit/utility work from Parker Road to the Platte County line, through early July.

U.S. Route 36 – Bridge deck repairs over U.S. Route 169, SW Parkway, and 28th Street, June 12-13.

I-229 – Bridge deck repair

Market Report from Monday, June 5 2143 head sold

SHEEP, GOAT & HOG SALE - SATURDAY, JUNE 17 • 10 AM

FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, JUNE 19 • 11 AM

SPECIAL COW SALE - FRIDAY, JUNE 23 • 6 PM

FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, JUNE 26 • 11 AM

** NO SHEEP, GOAT & HOG SALE - SATURDAY, JULY 1 **

** NO FEEDER SALE MONDAY, JULY 3 **

Cattle Sales: Mondays @ 11 am Sheep, Goat & Hog Sales: 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month @ 10 am

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

Open all day on Sundays to receive livestock!

Barn: 660-622-4214

Casey Flinn, Owner: 816-769-7532

Field Reps: Dwayne Penny: 816-506-2776

Utah Stulz: 660-334-0400

Bobby Morrison: 816-345-0518

Ben Peterson: 660-247-2759

Travis Gibson: 660-646-8337

Rick Tate: 660-734-1307

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

Find us on Facebook at Tina Livestock Market

Check out our market report on Cattle Market Mobile!

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

over Poulin Street, June 1415.

U.S. Route 169 (Belt Highway) – Permit/utility work from just south of Frederick Boulevard to just north of Faron Street, June 12-13.

Agency Road – BRIDGE

CLOSED for deck repairs at the bridge over U.S. Route 36, June 15-16 around the clock.

33rd Street – BRIDGE

CLOSED for deck repairs at the bridge over U.S. Route 36, June 15-16 around the clock.

Caldwell County

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

Route 13 – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Route 13 bridge over U.S. Route 36 in Hamilton, through early August. (Contractor: Capitol Paving and Construction LLC.) More info: .

U.S. Route 36 – CLOSED beneath the Route 13 bridge for new bridge girder placement:

Westbound: 7 p.m. June 12 –7 a.m. June 13

Eastbound: 7 p.m. June 13 –7 a.m. June 14

Carroll County

U.S. Route 24 – Bridge rehabilitation projects:

U.S. Route 24 (Benton Street) over U.S. Route 65 through mid-June. The north and southbound

U.S. Route 24/65 bridges over Old U.S. Highway

24/Outer Road 24 and the BNSF railroad, located just south of the Benton Street Bridge through mid-July.

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

U.S. Route 24 over Little Wakenda Creek east of Carrollton through September.

Chariton County

Route D – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the East Fork of Bee Branch Bridge through mid-September. (Contractor: Lehman Construction and Wilson & Company)*2

The Wall That Heals is coming to Chillicothe

The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile education center, is coming to Chillicothe on August 3 through August 6 at Chillicothe High School (2801 Hornet Dr, Chillicothe, Mo.). The mobile exhibit will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public. The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War, and it bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.

“The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is pleased to bring The Wall That Heals mobile exhibit to Chillicothe to allow local veterans and their family members a chance to experience The Wall,” said Jim Knotts, president and CEO of VVMF. “Hosting The Wall That Heals provides an opportunity to honor and remember all those who served and sacrificed in the Vietnam War and educate visitors on the continuing impact of the Vietnam War on America.”

The Wall That Heals is transported from community to community in a 53-foot trailer. When parked, the trailer opens with exhibits built into its sides, allowing it to serve as a mobile education center, telling the story of the Vietnam War, The Wall and the divisive era in American history.

The three-quarter scale Wall replica is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Visitors will experience The Wall rising above them as they walk towards the apex, a key feature of the design of The Wall in D.C. Visitors are able to do name rubbings of individual service members’ names on The Wall.

The mobile education center exhibit includes: digital photo displays of “Hometown Heroes” - service members whose names are on The Wall that list their home of record within the area of a visit; digital photo displays of Vietnam veterans from the local area honored through VVMF’s In Memory program which honors veterans who returned home from Vietnam and later died; video displays that

teach about the history and impact of The Wall; educational exhibits told through items representative of those left at The Wall in D.C.; a replica of the In Memory plaque; a map of Vietnam and a chronological overview of the Vietnam War. The exhibits tell the story of the Vietnam War, The Wall and the era surrounding the conflict, and are designed to put American experiences in Vietnam in a historical and cultural context.

The 2023 National The Wall That Heals Tour is generously sponsored by USAA. Through a partnership with the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), the trucking industry, and Blue Beacon, the exhibit can travel across the country.

Since its debut in 1996, the exhibit has been on display in more than 700 U.S. communities in addition to an April 1999 tour of the Four Provinces of Ireland and a visit to Canada in 2005. The Wall That Heals is a program of VVMF, the nonprofit organization that built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. in 1982. The

Wall That Heals is the only traveling exhibit affiliated with The Wall in Washington, D.C. and includes the largest Wall replica that travels the country. Two VVMF staff members lead volunteers on site, educate visitors and students, and ensure the reflective atmosphere of The Wall. More information can be found at: www.thewallthatheals. org.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is the nonprofit organization that built the Vietnam

Veterans Memorial (The Wall) in Washington, D.C. in 1982. VVMF continues to lead the way in paying tribute to our nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families. VVMF’s mission is to honor and preserve the legacy of service in America and educate all generations about the impact of the Vietnam War and era through programs, ceremonies, and education materials. To learn more about VVMF, visit www. vvmf.org.

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY!

CALL 816-539-2111

AGRICULTURE

See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258

Buying standing walnut, oak & cottonwood timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091

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

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

Tina Livestock Market. 435 W 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682. Call 660-622-4214. www.tinalivestockmarket.com fwda

Kingsville Livestock

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

Osborn Livestock

Auction located 7 miles West of Cameron on Hwy 36, Osborn, MO. Sale every Wednesday at 10AM. 816-6752424 fwda

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

FOR RENT

Sunnyview Apartments is taking 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 NO-

TICE: “All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any pref-

erence, 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."

PLAZA APARTMENTS

One & Two bedroom apartments available. Must be 55+ or disabled. Rent is income based. All utilities are included. NO UTILITY DEPOSIT. We accept HUD. For further information contact the manager at: 660359-6666, MondayThursday, 9:00am-2:30pm. 1312 E. 9th St. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

FOR SALE

Pond building supplies. Roll plastic pipe, 100 lb. & 160 lb. PSI. Pond shut-off & stock tank valves, hydrants. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, Trenton, 660-3593660.

New Complete AR15 lower receiver$149.00. Winchester Model 100 308 CAL$599.00. Iver Johnson 30 CAL carbon- $899.00. New Colt Python$1425.00. Guns and Gold wants cash buyer. Open Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday. R&R Pawn Cameron, 214 E 3rd, 816-632-1787

HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS

Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare

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

Shelter Insurance –Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-3594100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM *

PUBLIC HEARING

Ashton and Sidney Shelton of Polo, MO have applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Minor Subdivide of a 21.14 acre parcel into 2 lots measuring 5.00 and 16.14 acres. Rezone of both lots to AG-B.

Property is located on the North side of SE 216th St., West side of SE Hwy 69, and South of V Hwy. Section 14; Township 54N; Range 30W. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, July 6, 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 (6/15, 6/22/23)

PUBLIC HEARING

The Clinton County Planning & Zoning Commission will have a Public Hearing on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 7:20 p.m., in the Community Room of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend. The purpose of the meeting is to consider

Ordinance-Related Clarifications and/or

Updates to comply with State Statutes in 4.1-1, 8.1-1, and 8.2-1 for Private

Cemeteries and Ordinance-Related

Clarifications and/or Typographical Error

Corrections of Section 23 regarding the possible removal of tarps being a Zoning Violation Remedy in the Clinton County Zoning and Subdivision Order (last amended March 7, 2023). These Ordinances can be accessed online at https://clintoncomo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Clinton-Co-ZoningOrder-Amended-03-07-2023.pdf or you may contact the Zoning Office at 816539-3722 for additional information.

Clinton County Planning and Zoning

Tricia “P.J.” Knight - Administrator (6/15, 6/22/23)

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NOTICES

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EMPLOYMENT

Help WantedFlower Nursery workers. Flexible hours. 816-424-6436

Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Di-

etary and Level I Medication Aide. Please fill out a job application at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E

Wanted: Head Cook at senior center in Gallatin-meal planning & preparation, supervision of staff. 6 hours/day, pay contingent on experience. Contact Deanna at 660-6632828 between 7-3 for more info.

North Central Missouri College is seeking part-time Professional Tutors. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu /jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

SERVICES

H & S CONTRACT-

ING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks and pole barns * New homes & basements

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

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

PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 660359-3699-shop, 660-359-2202-

PUBLIC NOTICE

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. 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.

*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience.

JAMESPORT LUMBER - Full Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department • Gift Certificates and Delivery Available • Free Estimates. 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-6846404

PUBLIC NOTICES

Because The People Must Know

The Clinton County Commission is soliciting bids for rock. Bids will be opened Tuesday, June 23, 2023 at 9:00 in the office of the County Commissioners. All bids must be sealed and marked “ROCK BID” on the outside of the envelope and turned into the office of the County Clerk prior to bid opening. For specifications contact the County Clerk’s office at 816-539-3713.

Please note: The Commission reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.

(6/8, 6/15/23)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Clinton County Commission will accept sealed bids for depositaries for the funds of the county. Bids will be opened at 9:00 a.m. on July 11, 2023 in the office of the Commission. All bids must be sealed and marked A Depository Bid on the outside of the envelope. You may contact the County Clerk office at 816-539-3713 for more information, questions, or concerns. The Commission reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.

(6/15, 6/22/23)

VEHICLE FOR SALE

VIA SEALED BIDS

The Clinton County Public Administrator is selling a 1997 Lexus ES 300 through the process of private, sealed bids. Please mail any potential bids for the said vehicle to the attorney for the Public Administrator, Kim Brown, Attorney at Law, LLC, 1803 N. Walnut, P.O. Box 77, Cameron, Missouri 64429. Vehicle available to be seen by appointment only. Contact the Clinton County Public Administrator at 816-592-0177. Appointments available from 5pm - 7pm. Monday through Thursday, beginning June 12, 2023 and ending June 26, 2023. If you intend to send any bids for the vehicle, please have them mailed to attorney Kim Brown, no later than June 30th, 2023. (6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/23)

In Re: Laura J. Mitchell, A Single Woman

TRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Laura J. Mitchell, A Single Woman dated 02/29/2016, and recorded on 03/02/2016 Document 201600510 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Clinton County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 07/07/2023 at 3:00 PM at the West Front Door of the Clinton County Courthouse, 207 N. Main St. Plattsburg MO 64477, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit:

LOT TWO (2) IN CUMMINGS 3RD ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GOWER, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI.

Eastplains Corporation

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

For default under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Travis D. Piatt, an unmarried person , dated July 8, 2014, recorded on July 8, 2014, as Instrument No. 2014-1776, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Clinton County, Missouri. The undersigned Successor Trustee, between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, will on June 27, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the West Front Door of the Clinton County Courthouse, 207 North Main, Plattsburg, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash (certified funds only) the following real estate:

Commencing at the South Quarter Corner of Section Sixteen (16), Township Fifty-six (56) North, Range Thirty (30) West, Clinton County, Missouri; thence with the South line of the Southeast Quarter of said section South 89 degrees 56 minutes 04 seconds East, 335.99 feet to the Point of Beginning, said point being the Southwest corner of the East Half of the West Half of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter; thence along the West line of the East Half of the West Half of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter, North 00 degrees 10 minutes 42 seconds East, 648.74 feet; thence departing from said line South 89 degrees 56 minutes 04 seconds East, 355.48 feet to a point on the East line of the East Half of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter; thence along said line South 00 degrees 07 minutes 59 seconds West, 648.73 feet to the Southeast corner of the East Half of the West Half of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter; thence along the South line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section North 89 degrees 56 minutes 04 seconds West, 335.99 feet to the Point of Beginning. The above described tract of land contains 5.00 acres, more or less, inclusive of public road right-of-way, and is subject to all recorded and unrecorded easements, restrictions, and right-of-ways.

to satisfy said debt and costs.

Marinosci Law Group of Missouri, P.C., Successor Trustee, (816) 287-0800, may be deemed to be a debt collector and, if so, is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 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 prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction.

Marinosci Law Group of Missouri, P.C. Successor Trustee

(816) 287-0800

(6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/23)

BUY - SELL -

TRADE -BIG

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Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience.

Willing Workers

LLP - Do you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648

Mid-States Services is now offering:

Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.midstates.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.

LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Sat-

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

urday 9:00-1:00. 660-646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry. com

Bring your quilt tops for quilting! King$75, Queen - $60, Regular - $55, Twin$45, Baby and runners - $30. If you'd like it bound off, that is extra. 816284-3984.

WANTED IN SEARCH OF LAND TO LEASE: HAY GROUND, 51,000 Acres, CATTLE/SHEEP GROUND, 40-1,000 Acres, Weed Spray

Included. Please Contact: Brady Sims 816-547-4991.

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

RUMMAGE SALE

Multi Family Garage Sale at 488 N HWY 65 Trenton. Fri. June

or

Women's Har-

Mo-Kan Regional Council, on behalf of the City of Lathrop, is applying for the Economic Development Administration's Disaster Supplemental grant. If granted, funding will be used for critical improvements to Lathrop's wastewater treatment system. The proposed project includes the addition of a trash removal system at the treatment facility and the replacement of an outdated dual pump lift station with a new gravity line. These improvements will benefit all who live within the city limits. We welcome feedback or questions from the community about this project. Please direct any comments to lily@mo-kan.org.

(6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/23)

PUBLIC HEARING

Ronald D & Barbara J & Robert M Pollard of Cameron, MO together with Cameron Co-Op of Cameron, MO have applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Rezone of 5.69 acres to M-2 (Heavy Industrial) for the purpose of Storage and/or Filling Station of Fertilizers including Ammonium Nitrate. Property is located on the West side of US Hwy 69, North of NE Hwy 121, and South of NE 326th St. Section 14; Township 56N; Range 30W. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 7:10 pm in the Community Room in the basement of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend.

Clinton County Planning and Zoning

Tricia “P.J.” Knight - Administrator (6/15, 6/22/23)

TURNEY

ley clothing and accessories, juniors, Women (M-L), mens (XL) clothing. Home and seasonal decor, Formal dresses (02). Lots of misc.

Large multi family garage sale at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Friday June 16, 4-7pm; Sat. June 17 9 am-3pm. 1728 St. Joseph St, Trenton. Big variety, too much to list.

490 NW 5th Ave Trenton June 15-17 8am-5pm Oak pedestal stable with 6 chairs, small kitchen appliances, home interior decor, mens clothes 4x, star wars collectables, knee boards & boat toys.

AGRICULTURE

See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258

Buying standing walnut, oak & cottonwood timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091

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

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

The 43rd Judicial Circuit will be taking sealed proposals for:

The provision of supervision of probation of misdemeanor and municipal offenders and such other supervisions of offenders as the law may allow including supervision of pre-trial release, supervision of drug treatment and employment court, and supervision of deferred prosecutions.

Specifications and instructions for proposers can be picked up at the Circuit Clerk’s office in any County within the Circuit during business hours, except weekends and holidays. Submit proposals on or before the close of business on August 1, 2023 in a sealed envelope to: The Circuit Court en banc, Attention Hon. Ryan Horsman, Presiding Judge, 700 Webster, Chillicothe, MO, 64601. Proposals will be opened on August 2, 2023, and a proposal selected by the Court en banc on or about August 2, 2023 for services to commence September 1, 2023.

The 43rd Judicial Circuit reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and accept the best proposal suited to its needs.

(5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15/23)

FOR RENT PLAZA APARTMENTS

One & Two bedroom apartments available. Must be 55+ or disabled. Rent is income based. All utilities are included. NO UTILITY DEPOSIT. We accept HUD. For further information contact the manager at: 660359-6666, MondayThursday, 9:00am-2:30pm. 1312 E. 9th St. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

FOR SALE

Pond building supplies. Roll plastic pipe, 100 lb. & 160 lb. PSI. Pond shut-off & stock tank valves, hydrants. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, Trenton, 660-3593660.

New Complete AR15 lower receiver$149.00. Winchester Model 100 308 CAL$599.00. Iver Johnson 30 CAL carbon- $899.00. New Colt Python$1425.00. Guns and Gold wants cash buyer. Open Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday. R&R Pawn Cameron, 214 E 3rd, 816-632-1787

NOTICES

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

Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlauto supply.com

EMPLOYMENT

Help WantedFlower Nursery workers. Flexible hours. 816-424-6436

Wanted: Head Cook at senior center in Gallatin-meal planning & preparation, supervision of staff. 6 hours/day, pay contingent on experience. Contact Deanna at 660-6632828 between 7-3 for more info.

(816) 539-2111

(6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29,