1 minute read
Jim L. Rakestraw
On Saturday, March 4, 2023, Jim L. Rakestraw rode off peacefully into the sunset at the age of 83. His journey in life set him on the path of so many he cared about deeply and had the pleasure of knowing or working with. A Celebration of Life in Jim’s honor will be scheduled at a future date. Condolences can be sent to the family by way of Bailey-Cox Funeral Home, 614 W. Clay Ave., Plattsburg, Mo., 64477. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Plattsburg Chapter of FFA, Plattsburg Food Pantry, or the Plattsburg Senior Center.
Lathrop Garden Club News
Advertisement
The Lathrop Garden Club (LGC) is gearing up for community projects in 2023, such as the planting of flowerpots downtown, improvements at the Little Mule Pass located directly behind the elementary school, and partnering with the Lathrop High School Horticultural students with the winter sowing of plant and flower seeds. Spring weather will allow the club to start on an extension to the brick walk at the Blue and Gold Memorial at the Lathrop Antique Fairgrounds.
At the most recent meeting, LGC’s guest speaker, Sharon Weiser, master gardner and member of the BuAnCo Garden Club, shared a presentation of her visit to Monet’s Garden in Giverny, France, including photographs. Monet was a master gardener, horticulturalist and colorist. He perfected his style of blending multitudes of flower and foliage colors, textures and shapes.
Lincoln Days on Saturday, March 11
The Clinton County Republican Club will be hosting its annual Lincoln Days event this Saturday, March 11, at the Plattsburg Community Courtyard.
The evening’s guest speaker is Doug Billings of The Right Side Broadcast. Billings is an American author, podcaster and business leader and has been endorsed
by General Michael Flynn.
The event will start at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour until 6:30 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., dinner will be catered by the FFA (there is a cost). There will also be a silent auction.
For questions or to RSVP, call or text Joyce Tichenor at (816) 664-3913 or Dan Snodgrass at (816) 721-4130.
“No sun outlasts its sunset but will rise again and bring the dawn.” -Maya Angelou
Arrangements: Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service, Plattsburg Mo. Online obituary and guestbook at www.baileycox.com
