Creating some property tax relief for Missourians this year

Last fall, Missourians got a rude awakening in their mailboxes with significant increases in their personal property taxes. This week, the Missouri House made progress on two bills that will slow down the rate of growth in property tax assessments and bring some sanity back to the system.

In a bubble created by the COVID-19 response, used car values skyrocketed as factories shut down amid microchip shortages and disease mitigation factors. Now, Missourians struggling with higher property tax rates on their vehicles may have some relief in sight under a legislative proposal approved by the Missouri House of Representatives. House members approved HB 713 by a vote of 150-0 and sent the legislation to the Senate for consideration.

The bill sponsor, Rep. Rodger Reedy, said the legislation is “a fix to a real problem in our state.” He noted that in 2021 and 2022 “due to used car values going up, our constituents and citizens had higher tax assessments and therefore paid higher taxes.”

HB 713 would change current state law that requires assessors to determine vehicle values by using the National Automobile Dealers’ Association Official Used Car Guide. The bill would repeal that requirement and instead have assessors use the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for all vehicles for the original value of all motor vehicle assessment valuations. The bill establishes a 15-year depreciation schedule that would be applied to the MSRP to develop the annual and historical valuation guide for all motor vehicles.

Reedy said the change is necessary “so that our taxpayers can be assured that once they have that car that it’s not going to go up in value and increase their taxes.”

“The bottom line is it’s a taxpayer protection act. If there’s nothing else we can do we can protect our taxpayers from unjustly having to pay more taxes on a vehicle that’s a year older; that has more mileage.”

This week, I also supported HJR 33 & 45, a combined measure that passed the Special Committee on Tax Reform. This measure would cap primary residence real estate property tax assessments at 2% growth every year, ending the massive assessment hikes we have seen, especially in Jackson

County where assessments have become almost nonsensical. The measure would also freeze assessments when the owner reaches 65 years old, stopping the process taxing seniors out of their homes because they can no longer afford the property tax to live there. Should it pass the House and Senate, this constitutional change would be in front of voters for the November 2024 election.

I believe that Missourians are taxed enough already and that we need to rein in these hidden tax increases that seniors and hard-work- ing Missourians face. I’m looking forward to getting these efforts into law. It is an honor and a privilege to serve Northwest Mis- souri in the Missouri House of Representatives. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 573-751-0246 or at Josh.

Hurlbert@house.mo.gov if there is anything I can do for you, or stop by my office in Room 406-B if you are ever in the Capitol.

First Annual Machinery Consignment Auction:

Saturday, March 11 @ 11 am

Feeder Sale: Monday, March 13 @ 11 am

Sheep, Goat & Hog Sale: Saturday, March 18 @ 10 am

Feeder Sale:

Monday, March 20 @ 11 am

Special Cow Sale:

Friday, March 24 @ 6 pm

Feeder Sale: Monday, March 27 @ 11 am

Cattle Sales: Mondays @ 11 am

Sheep, Goat & Hog Sales:

& 3rd Saturdays of the month @ 10 am Special Cow Sales: 4th Friday of the month @ 6 pm

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

For Rent

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

For Sale - 8 Angus, first calf heifers, 3rd stage. 1,000 pounds. Nice and Gentle. $1900.00 firm. Call 660-373-0773

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

Kingsville Livestock

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

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

Call 816-539-2111 to place your classifed ad today!

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

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.

Apartments For Lease - Various size apartments available in Hale MO. Utilities and appliances furnished. Available soon. NO PETS. Background check required. 660-6452269 or 660-6452316

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: “All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis."

For Sale

Complete line of Milwaukee Power tools. Everyday low prices. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, Trenton, 660-359-3660.

For Sale: Rockwood camper 30ft 5th wheel with large slide out. $11,000.00. Surveyor pull behind camper 15ft, sleeps 8, $8,000.00. Utility trailer, heavy duty, patched ramp, 3500lb axel, $1,200. Call 816-617-3372

Attention Locksmiths -- Specialty Products. 120 pc. universal pinning kit. Retail $300.00 Selling for $100.00. 816405-3034. Text Please.

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 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" Tdtf

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! dtf

AKC Silver Lab puppies. DOB 12/26/22. 6 silver, 1 yellow. Dewclaws clipped, dewormed and vaccinated. Nice, happy litter ready for pick up. NO SUNDAY CALLS. Silver Aspen Labs, Sam Packnett. 660287-1654. Located N. of Sedalia.

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

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.

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North Central Missouri College is seeking Upward Bound Summer Instructors. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-359-3948 x1338. NCMC is an

Public Notices

Because The People Must Know

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

Case Number: 23CN-PR00021

In the Estate of WILLIAM D. COLBURN, Deceased. NOTICE OF HEARING

TO ALL PERSONS WHO CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY OF WILLIAM D. COLBURN, DECEASED, WHO DIED ON JANUARY 19TH, 2022, RESIDENT OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, AS AN HEIR OF SAID DECEDENT OR THROUGH ANY HEIR OF SAID DECEDENT: equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

WANTED

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

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

WANTED: Land to build a home in Gower, MO or Platte County. 8-20 Acres on a budget up to $150k. Please call Phillip at 816-6464152. Thank you for your consideration.

Call 816-539-2111 to place your Classified

SERVICES

H & S CONTRACTING 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.

PAGE TREE SERV-

ICE 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!

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

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.

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

Notice For Bid

CITY OF GOWER IS NOW ACCEPTING BIDS FOR CHIP AND SEAL. PLEASE CONTACT CITY HALL FOR BID SPECS. SEALED BIDS ARE DUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:00PM ON MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2023. GOWER CITY HALL 97 N 4TH ST PO BOX 408 GOWER, MO 64454 816 424-6617

Gowercityhall.us@gmail.com (3/2, 3/9/23)

Notice To Bidders

TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.midstates.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.

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

RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital in Trenton. 5 Unit sizes available. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 660-359-7683.

BUY - SELLTRADE -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

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

LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660-646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry. com

Carquest Auto

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

AGRICULTURE

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

Emmett O. Auxier Farm 10-23

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Additional Areas Available: TRIMBLE CALL

(816) 539-2111

To be added to the No Hunting Directory

You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court by Karen Colburn, for the determination of heirs of William D. Colburn, deceased, and of their respective interests as such heirs in and with respect to the following described property owned by said decedent at the time of death, to-wit:

Bank Account at Commerce Bank

Petitioner's attorney is Kim Brown, Attorney at Law, LLC, 1803 N. Walnut, P.O. Box 77, Cameron, Missouri 64429.

You are hereby required to appear to answer said petition on April 10th, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri, at Plattsburg, Missouri, at which time and place said petition will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment may be entered in due course upon said petition.

Dated 3/6/23

Ren Eads, Circuit Clerk, Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri (3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/23)

The Lathrop R-II School District is accepting proposals for contracting out the Food Service Program with a Fixed Price contract for the 2023-2024 School Year. A pre-proposal meeting will be held April 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Lathrop High School. Request for Proposals are due by May 3, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

For questions and bid specifications, please contact the Superintendent’s office at 816-710-6110 or chris.fine@ lathropschools.com

The Lathrop School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids. (3/9, 3/16/23)

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

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

For Sale - 8 Angus, first calf heifers, 3rd stage. 1,000 pounds. Nice and Gentle. $1900.00 firm. Call 660-373-0773