The Leader • 2-16-23

SCHOOLS

Lathrop R-II avoids cutting filled positions

With several more resignations now official, the Lathrop R-II School District will avoid the need to cut any filled positions moving into next school year.

During the regular monthly

PLATTSBURG Council tackles full agenda for February

The Plattsburg City Council held its regular monthly meeting Monday, February 13, and took on an agenda loaded with municipal business.

The council heard a short presentation from Redgate Disposal, the city’s trash and recycle collection contractor, and later voted to authorize City Administrator Chase Waggoner to enter into a three-year contract extension with the company.

Police Chief Dave Couzens reported to the council that the skate park behind city hall has been closed for several weeks due to vandalism, which included ripping the gate down. He plans to reopen it March 1. It’ll be open during the day and closed at night.

school board meeting Wednesday, February 8, the district received the resignations of kindergarten teacher Jacque Gentzell, preschool teacher Patricia Kimrey and elementary librarian Debbie Packard. That makes nine teacher resignations for the year.

District officials have anticipated cutting approximately $500,000 for the 2023-2024 school year, as it’s projected Lathrop R-II will receive less funding from the state because of decreased enrollment. The district has also seen increased costs in personnel, pro-

grams and through inflation.

Lathrop R-II Superintendent

Chris Fine said last month that, as part of the cost reductions, the district expected to cut six teaching positions and three from the support staff, but hoped to do so

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KING & QUEEN

The East Buchanan girls, Plattsburg boys basketball teams win KCI titles on

Plattsburg High School held its Courtwarming coronation on Friday, February 10, during the basketball games against West Platte. Congratulations to Plattsburg seniors James Braddy and Jazelle Bingham, who were crowned 2023 Courtwarming King and Queen. For more, see page A12. brett adkison | the leader

Dr. Adam Willard visits with Lathrop community

The next superintendent at the Lathrop R-II School District had the opportunity to introduce himself to the community last week.

Dr. Adam Willard was at Lathrop High

School on Friday, February 10, to meet and speak with members of the school community ahead of the varsity basketball games that evening.

“It’s been very pleasant, very welcoming,” Dr. Willard said of his interactions with the town so

far. “The community has been very warm. It’s just nice to get up and get familiar with the teachers, get familiar with the district, get familiar with the buildings. My family and I are just excited to get back up to Northwest

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LATHROP R-II

Possible vote on proposed levies will need to wait

Dr. Adam Willard (left) and Lathrop Supt. Chris Fine

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Waggoner previously made a proposal to increase and update the city’s tax levies, but in an update Monday he reported that the city hasn’t done so since the 1940s, some of which are entirely out of date with state statutes. He said he’s checking into the proper way to update the levies and move forward, and that the newly proposed levies would need to be on a ballot at a later date. The city will still put a proposed sales tax on marijuana forward to the voters in April.

Waggoner noted that, in his research, he found the city’s total tax levy in the 1960s was $2.40 per $100 assessed value – double today’s levy of $1.13.

Mayor Kennedy issued a mayoral proclamation declaring February as Black

History Month in Plattsburg and inviting the community to participate in its celebration. Later in the meeting, the council approved the addition of Juneteenth as a city holiday.

After discussion, the council decided not to take a stance on a proposed anhydrous ammonia tank farm west of town on Country Lane Road, which is currently seeking permits through Clinton County Planning and Zoning. Waggoner said the proposed farm would be across the road from land within the city limits, and as such, the county zoning department reached out to the city about the issue.

The council approved changes to its codes relating to occupational licenses, updating and expanding the list of trades that require a

through attrition. Fine said last week that, with the recent resignations, the district will be able to make its cuts without nixing a filled position.

In addition to the positions, the district anticipates cutting supply budgets and reducing online offerings, which were increased during the pandemic.

The board also officially received the resignation of Lathrop Middle School Principal John Goodin, who had previously announced that he’ll be taking a principal’s position in Kearney.

“I want to take this opportunity to express my deep appreciation for the time I have spent with the Lathrop School District,” Goodin wrote in his letter. The experiences and opportunities provided to me have been invaluable, and Lathrop will always hold a special place in my heart. However, I believe that this is the right time and move for me and my family.”

He went on to thank the staff and administrators for their support and guidance during his time in

Lathrop.

license to operate in Plattsburg.

The council voted to apply with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for grants relating to the Missouri Clean Water Law. Waggoner said the council previously approved this with the intention of funding an inflow and infiltration study for the town’s wastewater collection system. He noted that Public Works Supervisor Justin Hartzell observed an abundance of clean water in the system, resulting from the recent snow melt, underlining the infiltration problem.

The city approved the purchase of a new odorizer for the municipal natural gas system. Waggoner said the current odorizer is old and costly to maintain, with Hartzell adding that it’s on

Also during the meeting, the board passed the calendar for 20232024. The school year will begin on August 22 and end on May 24 and Christmas break will run from December 22 through January 8, making for 150 school days.

The board moved for the district to join the Missouri Capital Asset Advantage Treasury Program (MOCAAT) to help the district invest its surplus funds and give financial advice. The district had been part of the Missouri Securities Investment Program.

The district is currently working on updating its Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) with approval expected later in 2023. As part of that effort, the district held focus groups to gather input from the community, the results of which were shared with the board.

Groups of students, teachers, parents and business leaders were asked what’s working in the district and what needs improvement. All

its last legs. Also dealing with the natural gas system, the council approved entering into an agreement with GDS Associates, a consultant on natural gas issues. The city moved to dynamic pricing a couple of years back, and Waggoner said it’s a tough position because the city has to estimate the prices and ends up either overcharging or undercharging customers. GDS provides this and other services.

The council approved requests to the Missouri Department of Transportation and Corps of Engineers to voluntarily allow the city to annex certain areas into the city. Chief Couzens spearheaded the effort on this issue. He said portions of the actual roadways on 116 Highway and Y Highway are located outside of the

four groups mentioned the four-day school week as a strength of the school district. Students added that class variety is strong but would like use of their phones in free time, more real world classes and better lunches.

Parents said that, in addition to the four-day, the extracurriculars, Parents As Teachers program and the preschool were strong suits, while the district could use more tutoring, student discipline and direct communication to the parents.

The teaching staff felt that Project Lead The Way (PLTW), college and career readiness were strong, but wanted to see improvement in the cleaning and repair of the buildings, a consistent curriculum and more focus on kindness and acceptance.

Business leaders said the fourday, small classes and communication with the public has been good, but said the district could be better about staff retention and consistency across classrooms.

city limits, despite the land next to them being inside the city limits, presenting issues when it comes to enforcing the law. Only portions of the road would be annexed.

Similar issues exist at Perkins Park and Grafton Park, sections of which actually sit outside of town.

The council also approved a petition to the Army Corps of Engineers to extend the city’s lease of Perkins Park. Waggoner said that one grant for which the city is applying requires that the city be able to maintain the park for 25 years, and the lease currently has 17 years left.

The council approved measures updating an application to the Recreation Trails Program for the Park Board, appointing Waggoner as the city’s delegate to

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Dr. Willard was hired in October to replace the outgoing Chris Fine, who will retire at the end of the school year. Dr. Willard has also attended some of the school board meetings and even had a chance to meet with the Lathrop Rotary Club this winter.

Fine said that Dr. Willard has been pleasant to work with and he’s confident they’ll have a smooth transition this July.

“He’s been very involved with us already,” said Fine. “I talk to him at least every other day on issues and things that are going on. I try to take his advice on a lot of things we’re deciding with budgets and personnel. He’s got to deal with them after me, and more than me, typically. So I try to get him in on everything. We’re always getting good thoughts from him and he wants to be involved in the process.”

“When I’m here, I want

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the Missouri Public Utilities Alliance and Hartzell as the alternate, and supporting a trail network connection between Clinton County and Clay County (an effort that could connect Plattsburg to the systems at Smithville Lake is underway).

The council also discussed hosting town hall meetings twice annually, supporting efforts to acquire a generator for the Community Courtyard, the composition of the personnel committee, maternity and paternity leave, and other issues.

Janette Lile with the Fall Festival Committee was on hand and said the group’s Wine Walk is coming up on May 20 and was seeking the council’s blessing, which was given without objection.

to jump in more than what I should,” Dr. Willard said. “I’m just excited to get going. I have to realize you guys still have a superintendent right now who is doing a great job and let him do his thing, too. I’ve known Chris for a long time in this business. When I was up in Stanberry, I got to know him. It’s been very smooth so far. We’re both on the same page.”

Dr. Willard is a 1995 graduate of Chillicothe and currently serves as the superintendent at the Walnut Grove School District near Springfield, Mo. He was also previously the superintendent in Clinton and Stanberry. He earned a B.S. in education from the University of Missouri in 2000 and an M.S. in secondary school administration from Northwest Missouri State University in 2005. In 2012, he earned a doctorate in education administration from Saint Louis University.

UNITED COOPERATIVES, INC.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

Thursday February 23rd, 2023 at 6:00 pm

Community Courtyard- Plattsburg MO

United Cooperatives Inc.’s Annual Membership Meeting will be held at the Community Courtyard at 117 W. Maple Street in Plattsburg MO on Thursday February 23, 2023. A catered dinner will be served starting at 6 pm and the meeting will follow. Members may vote by absentee ballot. Ballots will be available at our Plattsburg or Osborn office locations and must be returned to either office by Tuesday February 21st at 12 noon. Nominations may be made at the meeting.

Please RSVP by Tuesday February 21st via email at unitedcoopgm@gmail.com or by calling one of the numbers listed below: 816-930-2171 816-675-2297

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Clinton County Sheriff’s Department Weekly Report

Friday, February 3

7:14 a.m.: Medical call on S. Clay in Clinton County.

8:06 a.m.: Fire (controlled burn) on SW 208th Street in Clinton County.

9:20 a.m.: Recovered property on Interstate 35 in Clinton County.

11:20 a.m. Fire (natural cover) on NW 280th Street in Lathrop.

2:07 p.m.: Fire (misc.) on W. Maple in Plattsburg.

2:47 p.m.: Investigation on Smith Street in Gower.

3:46 p.m.: Structure fire on Old Highway 36 in Cameron.

4:02 p.m.: Fire (controlled burn) on SW Z Highway in Trimble.

4:43 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Maple Street in Lathrop.

9:56 p.m.: Medical (fall) on W. Walnut in Plattsburg.

Saturday, February 4

12:31 a.m.: Animal call on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

1:49 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driving on H Highway in Clinton County.

2:07 a.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on NE Bacon Road in Cameron.

10:57 a.m.: Citizen contact on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

11:08 a.m.: Property damage on Sellers Place in Lathrop.

11:53 a.m.: Medical call on NW Bethany Church in Stewartsville.

12:25 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Plattsburg.

12:59 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

2:01 p.m.: Fire (smoke detector) on 188th Street in Clinton County.

2:31 p.m.: Medical call on N. Second Street in Plattsburg.

4:23 p.m.: Vehicle crash (non-injury) on 169 Highway in Gower

4:35 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 169 Highway in Gower.

5:24 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Interstate 35 in Clinton County.

6:18 p.m.: Suspicious person in progress on SE Powell Road in Lathrop.

6:58 p.m.: Medical (fall) on Kennedy Drive in Gower.

7:11 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle in progress on SE 232nd Street in Lathrop.

7:24 p.m.: Medical call on Second Street in Trimble.

8:30 p.m.: Medical call on NE 176th Street in Holt.

Sunday, February 5

12:14 a.m.: Domestic in progress on SW Reed Lane in Trimble.

2:38 p.m.: Fire (smoke investigation) on Railroad in Gower.

6:39 a.m.: Fire alarm on Valley Drive in Plattsburg.

6:48 a.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on PP Highway in Holt.

7:29 a.m.: Medical call on Route E in Agency.

10:45 a.m.: Medical call on Center Street in Lathrop.

10:51 a.m.: Citizen contact on Walnut in Plattsburg.

11:19 a.m.: Fire (misc.) on Interstate 35 in Holt.

12:42 p.m.: Controlled burn on Route DD in Gower.

1:20 p.m.: Commercial alarm on North Street in Lathrop.

3:46 p.m.: Medical call on Clay Street in Holt.

5:38 p.m.: Domestic in progress on N. Sixth Street in Plattsburg.

5:48 p.m.: Medical call on N. Sixth Street in Plattsburg.

7 p.m.: Domestic in progress on NW Witt Road in Cameron.

7:35 p.m.: Domestic in progress on NE Packard Road in Cameron.

8:50 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on NW 308th Street in Gower.

9:13 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Grogan in Plattsburg.

Monday, February 6

7:40 a.m.: Citizen contact on Y Highway in Plattsburg.

8:23 a.m.: Suspicious activity (not in progress) on Kennedy in Gower.

9:28 a.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.

9:37 a.m.: Medical call on Sycamore in Plattsburg.

11:20 a.m.: Fire (natural cover) on C Highway in Lawson.

12:53 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on Plotsky in Plattsburg.

1:44 p.m.: Fire (natural cover) on Center Street in Lathrop.

2:02 p.m.: Medical call on W Highway in Clinton County.

2:14 p.m.: Domestic in progress on W Highway in Clinton County.

4:36 p.m.: Citizen contact on 169 Highway in Gower.

4:45 p.m.: Fire (smoke investigation) on Lakeview in Plattsburg.

4:50 p.m.: Debris in road on Interstate 35 in Clinton County.

5:29 p.m.: Medical call on Clay in Holt.

5:34 p.m.: Assist another agency on Timberlake in Clinton County.

6:30 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

6:32 p.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on SE Bison in Lathrop.

7 p.m.: Commercial alarm on Center Street in Lathrop.

8:21 p.m.: Medical call on C Highway in Holt.

8:33 p.m.: Commercial alarm on Center in Lathrop.

10:15 p.m.: Medical call on Clinton Street in Lathrop.

Tuesday, February 7

4:17 a.m.: Medical call on Center street in Lathrop.

5:47 a.m.: Medical call on Scott Road in Holt.

6:34 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway on Plattsburg.

9:01 a.m.: Fire (controlled burn) on SW Middle Road in Plattsburg.

9:22 a.m.: Lost or stolen property on Interstate 35 in Holt.

10:30 a.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Holt.

11:58 a.m.: Child abuse on K Highway in Stewartsville.

12:40 p.m.: Medical call on Sycamore in Plattsburg.

12:44 p.m.: Fire (smoke investigation) 33 Highway in Holt.

1:51 p.m.: Fire alarm on Birch in Plattsburg.

2:44 p.m.: Forgery on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

4 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Interstate 35 in Clinton Cvounty.

4:17 p.m.: Well being check on SE Piute Drive in Lathrop.

4:19 p.m.: Vehicle crash (non-injury) on PP Highway in Holt.

4:35 p.m.: Missing person K Highway in Stewartsville.

5:24 p.m.: Animal call on N. Cannonball Rd. in Holt.

5:50 p.m.: Domestic in progress on Braley Rd. in Plattsburg.

7:27 p.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.

10:46 p.m.: Well being check on Oak Street in Lathrop.

10:51 p.m.: Medical call on Oak Street in Lathrop.

Wednesday, February 8

With inclement weather Wednesday night through Thursday morning, no fewer than 18 motorist assistances and seven vehicle accidents were dispatched through the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department.

3:46 a.m.: Well being check on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

7:16 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on Railroad in Plattsburg.

7:17 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

7:42 a.m. Vehicle crash on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

8:53 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

8:58 a.m.: Fire (smoke investigation) on W. Frost in Plattsburg.

9:15 a.m.: Medical call on Gregory in Gower.

9:41 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on S. 33 Highway in Clinton County.

10:55 a.m.: Medical on S. Main Street in Plattsburg.

11:02 a.m.: Fire (misc.) on Railroad Circle in Lathrop.

12:01 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Smith Street in Gower.

12:16 p.m.: Pursuit on Interstate 35 in Clinton County.

12:24 p.m.: Medical call on Interstate 35 in Clinton County.

1:03 p.m.: Children’s division on standby on Washington in Gower.

2:26 p.m.: Motorist assist on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

2:42 p.m.: Citizen contact on Pine Street in Lathrop.

2:46 p.m.: Medical call on Pine Street in Lathrop.

3:01 p.m.: Children’s division on standby on SE Powell Road in Lathrop.

3:03 p.m.: Fire (controlled burn) on Washington in Gower.

6:14 p.m.: Medical on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

7:19 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Plattsburg.

9:32 p.m.: Medical call on N. Cedar in Plattsburg.

11:44 p.m.: Domestic in prog-

ress on Ash Street in Clinton County.

Thursday, February 9

1:16 a.m.: Fire alarm on W. Frost in Plattsburg.

3 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

6:24 a.m.: Debris in roadway on N. 6th Street in Plattsburg.

6:26 a.m.: Fire (misc.) on CC Highway in Holt.

7:40 a.m.: Commercial alarm on North Street in Lathrop.

8:12 a.m.: Controlled burn on SE Atchison Road in Lathrop.

8:33 a.m.: Medical call on S. Third Street in Gower.

9:10 a.m.: Animal call on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

9:12 a.m.: Debris in the road-

way on Z Highway in Clinton County.

9:21 a.m.: Citizen contact on N. Main in Plattsburg.

10:06 a.m.: Medical call on NE 284th Street in Turney.

11:11 a.m.: Medical call on Neth in Holt.

12:17 p.m.: Children’s division on standby on NE Sixth Street in Plattsburg.

12:19 p.m.: Medical call on S/ Fourth Street in Gower.

1:27 p.m.: Trespassing in progress on NE 272nd Street in Lathrop.

2:16 p.m.: Citizen contact on N. Fourth Street in Gower.

2:36 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driving on 169 Highway in Trimble.

2:43 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Grogan in Plattsburg.

2:59 p.m.: Medical (traumatic injury) on North Street in Lathrop.

4:07 p.m.: Commercial alarm on Center Street in Lathrop.

5:57 p.m.: Medical call on Dolinger Court in Trimble.

6:38 p.m.: Noise complaint on Port Arthur in Trimble.

7:01 p.m.: Well being check on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

7:36 p.m.: Non-injury vehicle crash on 169 Highway in Gower.

9:39 p.m.: Assisting another agency on NW Glenwood Road in Union.

Free Winter Planting Workshop

The Master Gardeners of Clinton County will be hosting a free program during its meeting Tuesday, February 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Youth Building west of

Plattsburg.

The group will host a winter sowing workshop for those looking for a head start on their spring planting. This is a hands-on workshop

with seeds and containers provided. Winter sowing is a low-effort growing methods for many plants, including native wildflowers, perennials, vegetables and more.

Rihanna Saves the Chiefs, Mahomes charms on Kimmel

You know you’re growin’ older when... You and your teeth don’t sleep together.

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There is more than enough coverage of the Super Bowl game. And for those who want to steal the victory and domination by the Chiefs in the second half of the game with the claim that the absolute, positive holding penalty on JuJu was not a penalty, well, it’s just like Al Pacino said in the movie “Scent of a Woman” when he called out the so called friends: “Well, forget you, too.”

Forget it, because what was far more important was revealed during Mahomes’s interview Monday night on The Jimmy Kimmel Show. Who would have thought that the lengthy performance by Rihanna played a key role in the Chiefs’ second half comeback and eventually the well-deserved victory?

No matter how lousy the performance was in my mind, I’m now a new Rihanna fan, and Chiefs Kingdom fans, you should be, too.

Kimmel began by complimenting Mahomes for showing up for the interview. He noted that many of the other potential interviewees had already declined before the Super Bowl was played.

Mahomes relished the opportunity.

They showed a clip of the ankle injury and how they were losing by 10 points at that time. The re-injury happened just before halftime. And

he assured Kimmel that he was coming back. He knew it was going to hurt but nothing was going to stop him from playing.

Mahomes explained how that he knew it was going to be a long halftime with Rihanna’s performance. He used the time to get treatment on the injured ankle. He spoke, along with Travis Kelce and other players, to the team about how they needed to leave it all out on the field in the second half. If they did, they would have a chance to win.

Kimmel went on to ask him if he had had a chance to watch Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime performance. He said, “Coach Reid said that anyone that went to watch the performance could just keep on walking because you aren’t playing the second half.”

That brought a burst of laughter and applause.

Mahomes recalled how they had a party at the hotel after the game with entertainment by the Chain Smokers and DJ Khalid that was enjoyed by everyone.

When asked who was the Most Valuable Partier on the team, of course, the answer was Travis Kelce. They showed the clip of Kelce as he alerted Chiefs Kingdom from the Super Bowl award podium with his classic: “Hey, Chiefs Kingdom, you’ve got to fight for your right to PARTY!!!”

Mahomes joked that Travis must be doing a lot of fighting because he’s always partying.

Patrick talked about the trick play that they attempted which saw some of their players circle in the backfield before going to the line of

scrimmage. The play was to have Mahomes pass to right tackle Andrew Wylie. They tried to disguise it, but the Eagles figured it out, and Patrick threw the pass out of the back of the end zone. Wylie was a big Pokemon collector. It was called ‘Pikachu’ formation because you “gotta catch them all.”

It didn’t have the success of Stram’s 65 toss power trap in Super Bowl IV that led to a key touchdown. However, this is a different time and reality for what to expect from Coach Reid and Mahomes.

Kimmel asked if in the offseason he would miss showering with his teammates? “Well, it is a perk of the job!” Mahomes said, which created huge applause and laughter. And smiles and chuckles from Mahomes.

“You miss some of those times with the guys, but I don’t know if showering is at the top of the list,” he said.

Kimmel then reached out about Mahomes’s relationship with kids. “Why do you think kids love you so much?”

“Because I go out there and have fun and I enjoy it. It’s a kids’ game. I’m lucky to be on this platform and perform and make all this money and do all of this stuff and be here with you. It all comes from a kids’ game and why not enjoy it every single day?”

Kimmel told Mahomes that he reminded him of Magic Johnson –always smiling. He mentioned he thought it has the same effect on football.

Mahomes replied, “That’s a great person to be compared with. One of

the all-time greats in any sport. He did it the right way. And I want to do whatever I can to leave my mark on this game, more than winning games, but the way I play It.”

Note: If you want more smiles, you will need to watch the end when Kimmel talks about the two MVP footballs that Mahomes now has. A classic end to a classic interview.

Mahomes told the viewers that he is ready to see the Chiefs Kingdom at the parade on Wednesday. “Chiefs Kingdom, I’m ready to see you there.”

I’ll see you there as well, joining with the thousands of Kansas City Chiefs fans.

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Trivia questions: 1A. What was the original name of the Kansas City Chiefs? A. Colonels; B. Flyers; C. Texans; D. Wolverines (answer is nearby).

1B. What team did the Chiefs share a stadium with during their first three years of existence? A. Titans; B. Steelers; C. Oilers; D. Cowboys (answer is nearby).

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Some smiles from Honolulu, Hawaii, courtesy of Jim Nicholson...

Breaking news! Man gets hit by a rental car. Said it Hertz.

I read that, by law, you must turn on your headlights when it’s raining in Sweden. How the heck am I supposed to know if it’s raining in Sweden?

Lance is a very uncommon name nowadays. But in medieval times, people were called Lance a lot.

If your dentist fixed your cavities with different colors, would it be ok or would you have mixed fillings?

I don’t mean to brag, but I just put a puzzle together in one day and the box said two to four years.

Why did the blonde nurse take a red magic marker to work? In case she had to draw blood!

Why did the phone wear glasses? Because it lost all its contacts. Where did the terminator find toilet paper? Aisle B, back.

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

You’re riding a horse full speed, there’s a giraffe next to you, and a lion chasing you. What do you do? Get your drunk self-off the carousel. (Trivia answers: 1A. The team was founded in 1960 as the Dallas Texans. 1B. The Chiefs (Texans) shared the Cotton Bowl with the NFL’s cross-town competition Dallas Cowboys for three seasons).

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Food for thought: “It’s pretty cool just to see the support we have. It’s unmatched. Kansas City and the Chiefs Kingdom, the support they have for us. For me to just kind of be in the community and see those people is always a good thing.” Patrick Lavon Mahomes II is the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL).

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Talk to you next week! Steve Tinnen stevetinnen@yahoo.com

Letter to the Editor: A Satire, or Reality, or Some of Both

This rendition may remind you of Saturday Night Live (SNL). Actually, it’s the new Tuesday Evening Revival (TER).

Most of the setting taking place in the District of Conflict. The two-party system is at play and display. Democrats become Demobrats. They use the symbolic donkey to try and kick en mass. The Republicans become Republi-cons and their symbolic elephants are now elepunts, as they punt a lot.

The actor, contriver and King of the Hills is Joseph

Robinette Biden, Jr. His 48 years in government leaves baggage. The Queen and actress and V.P. Is Kamala Devi Harris. She got in by default and is known as the cackle lady.

President-elect Biden liked low altitudes and spent much time in the basement. He found his cabinet with leftovers from Obama’s administration. They were pulling Biden’s strings. But Biden emerged in all his glory and worry.

At the 2020 Election, the online tabulations were

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fraudulently programmed by Dominion, ES&S and the rest. The Demobrats, aided by rhino Republi-cons, commandeered the winning vote. Then the Democrats began their exorcism. President Trump and the MAGA movement bit the dust but signaled the mistrust. Biden so wanted a slogan, too, and Built Back Better was resurrected (BBB). Well, his dismal leadership found no B’s on his report card. The slogan eventually evolved to Boasted Blasphemy Bestowed.

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Biden and his gang did a boneheaded deed on the national stage with the scattered classified documents. Word is that the ones in his garage would be used to wipe off the oil on the dipstick of his Corvette.

The southern border collapsed from a sovereign territorial line to a porous sieve. Joe and HLS Mayorkas just contrived for more illegals. Then Kamala, the new czar with scepter in hand, penetrated deep into our southern neighbors bosom, looking for the “root cause.”

Her take: we just like to be friendly. Cackle, cackle. After years of prodding Biden, he went down for an observation. His take: we’ll run and hide.

Hair is an issue on the TER program. Trump says yank on mine to know it’s real. Now Biden’s thinning top needs maneuvering. But he likes to talk about his white hair on his legs.

President Trump set standards for many countries to keep in check. Biden is more open minded (more of a freefor-all).

Inflation is in Biden’s DNA, not only the economy but also telling his school grades and exaggeration. The Biden family needed that supplemental income from us and adversaries. When the laptop computer explodes we will know more.

The Tuesday Evening Revival (TER) show tries to be nonpartisan. But the facts are overwhelming. Stay tuned!

LeRoy Schwery Lathrop, Mo.

Mary M. DeWeerdt

Plattsburg, Mo.

November 29, 1928 –

February 4, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 7, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Plattsburg. Rosa-

ry was prayed beginning at 10:45 a.m. Burial followed at Cameron Memory Gardens in Cameron, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions suggested to Plattsburg Senior Center.

CORRECTION: In last week’s edition of The Leader, incorrect service and memorial contribution was published for the late Mary DeWeerdt. The correct information has been included above. We apologize and regret the error.

Plattsburg Senior Center Feb. Menu

Thursday, February 16

Chili mac, potato wedges, coleslaw, assorted fruit and pastry, wheat bread.

Friday, February 17

Roast beef sandwich with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, assorted fruits and pastry.

Monday, February 20

Beef hot dog on a whole wheat bun, lima beans, cauliflower, mixed fruit.

Tuesday, February 21

Mulligatawny chicken vegetable soup, tossed salad, mixed fruit, cornbread.

Wednesday, February 22

Fish fillet, coleslaw, buttered peas, gelatin with pineapple, wheat bread.

Thursday, February 23

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

Friday, February 24

Meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, spinach, assorted fruits and pastry, wheat bread.

Monday, February 27

Sausage vegetable bake au gratin, beets, tossed salad, banana, wheat bread.

Tuesday, February 28

Hamburger soup, potato salad, pineapple tidbits, crackers.

Wednesday, March 1

Salmon loaf, creamed peas, broccoli and cauliflower salad, chilled fruit, cornbread.

Thursday, March 2

Chili with beans, crackers, lettuce salad, chilled pears, cinnamon rolls.

Friday, March 3

Turkey sandwich with gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, cheese stick, assorted fruits and pastry.

Extension program on pond maintenance, management

Doris G. Keller, 95, was born March 4, 1927, in Turney, Mo, the daughter of Charles and Sallie (Burnett) Sloan, and passed away February 10, 2023.

Doris graduated from Plattsburg High School, Class of 1945. After high school, Doris went to college in Maryville, Mo., where she obtained her teaching certification and

Doris G. Keller

she went on to teach at Hemple School House, St. Francis, and Starfield Schools. On May 14, 1949, she married Norman C. Keller. To this union, three children were born. She was involved in many community clubs and attended Bethany Christian Church. Doris was a member of Jolly Workers, Canasta Club, and Order of

the Eastern Star. Doris was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother.

Doris is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman; grand-daughter, Juli Anne Mann; and nine brothers and sisters.

Survivors include a daughter, Cheryl Mann; two sons, Gary Keller and Kenneth Keller (Shelly); four

grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Private family funeral services are scheduled at Turner Family Funeral Home in Stewartsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Keller Cemetery. Online condolences: www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com

Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri grants over $2M in 2022

PRESS RELEASE

The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. is excited to announce 649 grants were awarded in the amount of $2,835,957 to non-profit organizations and universities in 2022. Of this amount, $1,987,184 stayed in Northwest Missouri.

The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) public charity with a mission of encouraging regional collaboration to increase the power of charitable

giving and philanthropy to transform the region into an economically vibrant area. The foundation provides charitable giving administration and helps donors connect with the causes they care about now and forever. The Community Foundation administers 220 funds with total assets under management of $28 million.

You can start a fund to use during your lifetime or leave a bequest upon your death to The Community Foundation. The causes you feel strongly about

will be supported through your fund. This could be a non-profit organization, scholarship, or a field of interest. Starting a fund with the Community Foundation ensures the causes you care so deeply about will continue to be funded forever. It provides future generations access to the great quality of life you enjoyed. Communities survive and thrive through the continued support of their residents. You can contribute cash or virtually any hard-to-value asset including real estate and

closely-held stock. The Community Foundation offers a variety of funds to meet your charitable goals including Donor Advised, Designated, Field of Interest, Scholarship, and Agency funds. You can contribute cash or virtually any hard-to-value asset including real estate and closely held stock. Contributions are tax deductible and donors can remain anonymous if they choose. Visit our website at cfnwmo.org for more information or call our office at 816.232.2022.

Headed for State FBLA

Congratulations to the following local students who placed well at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) district competition and will be moving on to participate in the state contest.

East Buchanan: Chloe Friess- Advertising, 4th Place; Carter Shreve- Agribusiness, 1st Place; Wyeth Perry- Agribusiness, 2nd Place; Brooklynn Adams - Business Calculations, 3rd Place; Hilarry ElifritsBusiness Communications, 1st Place; Max HenryBusiness Communications, 3rd Place; Kylie ClarkBusiness Communications,

6th Place; Wyeth PerryBusiness Law, 1st Place; Dylan Ellis- Business Law, 2nd Place; Quincy MeyerComputer Problem Solving, 1st Place; Carly LivingstonHealth Care Administration, 3rd Place; Elizabeth Newell- Intro to Business Communications, 1st Place; Chase Wilson- Intro to Business Concepts, 3rd Place; Myles Adams- Intro to Business Procedures, 2nd Place; Quincy Meyer- Networking Infrastructures, 1st Place; Aidan Rhoad - Personal Finance, 3rd Place.

Lathrop: Jesse MoorePolitical Science, 2nd Place ; Connal Anderson - Intro-

duction to Financial Math, 2nd Place; Jesse Moore and Gunner Smith - Digital Animation; Lucas Quinn and Brody Spear - Graphic Design, 2nd Place; Max Gagnon, Michael McFarland, and Brayden Pritchett - Sports and Entertainment Management, 1st Place.

Plattsburg: Ada Gollnick – Introduction to Marketing Concepts, 1st Place; Elizabeth Carnie – Introduction to Marketing Concepts, 4th Place; Addison Boyd –Introduction to Marketing Concepts, Fifth Place; Elizabeth Russell – Journalism, 5th Place.

Protecting Missourians and Addressing Violent Crime

It’s no secret that violent crime is plaguing our state, especially in St. Louis, where the homicide rate is higher than even Chicago’s on a per capita basis. Unfortunately, the St. Louis Circuit Attorney has refused to get tough on crime and instead played politics in her prosecutions. The status quo is unacceptable and demands a response from the General Assembly.

This week, the House passed HB 301, a wide-ranging public safety bill that includes a key provision that would allow the governor to appoint a special prosecutor in areas of the state with an excessive homicide rate. The bill specifies the governor would be empowered to appoint a prosecutor in any circuit or prosecuting attorney’s jurisdiction that has a homicide rate in excess of 35 cases per 100,000 people and where the governor determines there is a threat to public safety and health. The special prosecutor would be appointed for a period of up to five years.

Rep. Lane Roberts, the sponsor of HB 301 who previously served as director of

the Missouri Department of Public Safety, said it’s important that the state act to help with the problem of violent crime in St. Louis or in any part of the state.

“Crime in our state, and across the nation, is a concern but particularly in our urban areas where at this point at least one of our communities has a per capita crime rate that more than doubles the per capita crime rate of Chicago,” said the bill sponsor. “I’ve been told that I shouldn’t be meddling in this community’s business, but I would submit to you and anyone else who wants to listen, I am not a meddler. I’m not an outsider. I’m a Missourian. In the past five years 1,043 Missourians have died in the city limits of St. Louis. That is not acceptable. It would not matter where in this state such a thing occurred, it would still not be acceptable.”

HB 301 specifies that the prosecutor appointed by the governor would have exclusive jurisdiction to initiate and prosecute offenses specified in the bill. The state will provide funding to the special prosecutor, who would be authorized to hire up to 15 assistant special prosecuting

attorneys and up to 15 staff members.

HB 301 also contains several other provisions designed to improve public safety in Missouri. The bill would establish the Peace Officer Basic Training Tuition Reimbursement Program to help address the shortage of police officers in some parts of the state. The bill would also ensure the Department of Corrections to implement a policy to help offenders apply for Medicaid and obtain vital documents such as a birth certificate or Social Security card. Additionally, the legislation establishes factors for a judge or judicial officer to consider when setting bail, includes protections for a judicial officer’s personal information, and creates Blair’s Law. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

It is an honor and a privilege to serve Northwest Missouri 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.

The past few weeks have been a busy time for the General Assembly. From budget discussions to health care and education, I am committed to finding solutions that benefit the constituents of the 12th Senatorial District. This week, the Missouri State Capitol saw an influx of people from the great northwest part of our state as the annual Great Northwest Days took place on Feb. 7. This event is used to show the importance and the economic impact our area of the state has. I was encouraged by the amount of constituents, businesses and local entities that made their presence known in our State Capitol.

Also on Feb. 7, the Missouri Senate spent time discussing on the floor a bill that would tie the state’s unemployment benefits to the state’s unemployment rate, ensuring the benefits provided are proportional to the current economic conditions and level of need. Senate Bill 21 mainly reflects economic realities of the state’s labor market, providing a more accurate picture. Senate Bill 21

will likely be discussed more in the coming weeks.

On Feb. 8, the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Pensions passed a bill that I sponsored. Senate Bill 75 would deal with the state’s critical shortage of teachers and school district employees. Specifically, SB 75 would remove the sunset that expired in 2014 and allow teachers who retire with 32 years of service to receive an additional .05% multiplier of the member’s final average salary for each year of service. Currently, the optimal time for a member to retire is at 30 years of service. My hope is this legislation would incentivize teachers to remain in the classroom.

Additionally, SB 75 changes the amount a retired teacher who is receiving retirement benefits from Public School Retirement System (PSRS) can earn in a position covered under the Public Education Employee Retirement System (PEERS), which is currently capped at 60% of the minimum teacher’s salary, or $15,000. The last provision in SB 75 would allow a retired teacher or a retired noncertified employ-

ee, who is receiving a retirement benefit from PSRS or PEERS, to work full time up to four years instead of two for a school district — if that district has a critical shortage of certified teachers or non-certified employees. Ideally, this provision would be used to identify and assist a student financially while they are finishing their degree with an agreement that they return to teach at that school for a certain number of years.

The Senate Appropriations Committee is scheduled to hear testimony from various departments regarding their budget requests and the governor’s recommendations. Next week, the committee will hear from the Department of Public Safety, National Guard, Department of Social Services, as well as the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and the General Assembly.

As always, please feel free to call, email or write with your ideas or concerns. My Capitol office number is 573751-1415, my email is rusty. black@senate.mo.gov and my mailing ad

Five Lady Mules, Plattsburg’s Fish headed for state

The Lathrop Lady Mules wrestling team is sending five grapplers to the Missouri State High School Wrestling Championships in Columbia, Mo., later this month.

Lathrop put four wrestlers into the championship

matches at the Class 1, District 4 Tournament on Saturday, February 11, in Kearney, Mo., to earn 104 points and finish fifth in the team standings. Odessa won the team title with 146.5 points. Kearney was second (122 points), Smithville was third (120.5 points) and Mid-Buchanan was fourth with 105

points, just one ahead of the Lady Mules.

Lathrop wrestler Jordan Diercks won a district title at 120 lbs., going 4-0 on the day and beating Brooklyn Wennihan of Tarkio in the championship (4-1 decision). Three different wrestlers took second for Lathrop. Senior Sierra Brassfield

was second at 140 lbs. with a 3-1 record Saturday. McKayla Knight was second at 135 lbs. (2-1) and senior Avery Clay (1-1) was second at 235 lbs.

Ali Gonzalez was third at 115 lbs. and is also headed for the state tournament.

Plattsburg was 20th out of 34 teams with 25 points,

as Kenlee Fish battled her way to fourth place at 170 lbs. and a spot in the state tournament.

Fish won her first match of the day but lost in the quarterfinals, putting her on the backside of a long bracket. Undeterred, she put together three-straight wins to make the third-place match.

The boys wrestling district tournament is this Saturday at Lathrop, with both the Class 1 boys and girls state tournaments coming on Wednesday, February 22, and Thursday, February 23, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.

KCI basketball teams battle ahead of postseason

The Plattsburg Tigers bounced back from a disastrous first quarter Friday, not only to defeat West Platte, but to prove just how dangerous they can be.

West Platte stormed out for an 11-point lead late

in the first quarter Friday, February 10, but the Tigers fought back to take a 3633 lead at halftime, thanks in large part to a pair of three-pointers from senior James Braddy in the closing minutes of the second.

Then Plattsburg hit the accelerator, storming away

for a convincing 78-50 victory. The win moved the Tigers, ranked first in Missouri Class 2, to 24-0 on the year and just one win away from an outright KCI Conference championship.

Junior Isaia Howard led Plattsburg with 40 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and

four steals. In the process, he made Plattsburg High School history, eclipsing the all-time scoring mark of 1,781 points previously held by 1992 graduate Travis Whiteley. Whiteley even took the time to congratulate

above the Lakers’ home floor, where Lebron James had set the NBA scoring record just days before.

Braddy scored 21 points on the night with six assists, Luke Schroeder added seven points and four assists and Jackson Lewis scored six

Earlier in the week, the Tigers upended Mid-Buchanan in a hard-fought game, 56-40. The Dragons managed to hold Howard and Braddy both to just 12 points, each, but Rylan Langton stepped up for a

(Left) Plattsburg senior Luke Schroeder jumps out on defense in a win against West Platte on

Friday. (Right) Plattsburg freshman Letecia Howard. brett adkison | the leader

Jared Wright signs letter of intent to play football at Midland

Lathrop senior Jared Wright spent his falls terrorizing opposing offensive lines for the Mules football team. Now, Midland University hopes he can do the same in a Warriors uniform.

Wright recently signed a letter of intent to continue his football career at the Nebraska college. The senior said Midland recruited him the hardest and he was attracted by the college’s four-year graduation guarantee.

“A lot of the coaches, they’re former college guys,” Wright said of the Midland football program. “They worked with a lot of good guys. I know head coach Jeff Jamrog, he worked with a lot of the guys with Nebraska in the 90s, which was a powerhouse. So it is really good to know that he’s been around championship-caliber people. So I knew going there, I’d be in good hands.”

Wright was injured in the first half of the season last fall and tried to fight back onto the football field in the last two games of the year. Despite that, he still had 15 tackles, a sack and five tackles for a loss from the line, adding a highlight reel interception on a screen pass that he nearly returned for a touchdown. He was also a key piece on the Mules’ offensive line.

Lathrop head football coach John Unrein said Jared loves football and he’s glad to see the senior continue his career and education in college.

“Jared had a good get-off from the line of scrimmage as a defensive lineman,” Unrein said. “Furthermore, he played with his hands and feet tied together, or connected, as a defensive end, which allowed him to defeat blocks regularly. Offensively, he was physical at the line of scrimmage and

was sharp at remembering plays, making play calls, and executing the block against his assignment. I am proud of Jared for trying to come back and play in finishing out his season once he was medically cleared. It speaks to him as a competitor.”

Jared – the third Wright brother to sign a letter of intent to compete in college –said his time at Lathrop has meant a lot to him.

“My family has gone here – my brothers, my sister, my dad,” he said. “So I was following in their footsteps and trying to be the best little brother and son I could be, and hopefully fill their shoes the best I could. I feel like I’ve had a good group of friends around me to keep me level-headed. I’ve been surrounded by a good group of people, and my teachers and coaches and everything.”

Market Report from Monday, February 6 2495 head sold

712lbs@1.74 and 706lbs@1.7610 Livestock Market.qxp_Tina Livestock Auction by brett adkison leader editor

FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, FEB. 20 • 11 AM

SPECIAL COW SALE - FRIDAY, FEB. 24 • 11 AM

FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, FEB. 27 • 11 AM

SHEEP, GOAT & HOG SALE - SATURDAY, MARCH 4 • 10 AM

FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, MARCH 6 • 11 AM

FIRST ANNUAL MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTIONMARCH 11

FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, MARCH 13 • 11 AM

Cattle Sales: Mondays @ 11 am

Sheep, Goat & Hog Sales: 1st Saturday of the month @ 10 am

Basketball, Continued from Page A7

draining the three-pointer to the tune of 18 points. Howard added 10 rebounds, five assists and six steals. Schroeder scored eight points and Lewis scored six points.

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The youthful Lady Tigers stumbled in both contests, losing 59-26 to West Platte and 64-30 to Mid-Buchanan.

The lone team standing in Plattsburg’s way of an outright KCI Conference championship is a rival from the west – the East Buchanan Bulldogs, who are also undefeated in KCI Conference play.

Against North Platte, Isaiah Watkins put up 13 points with three assists. Senior Carson White put up nine points with eight rebounds, Gage Busby and Nathan Schilling each scored seven points, senior Jack Archdekin scored six points and Bronco Whitt added five points.

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Platte 48-14 and North Platte 42-33. Senior Gracie Kelsey scored 20 points with 11 rebounds, three assists and three steals against West Platte, while Hilarry Elifrits put up 14 points. Brooklyn Johnson had five rebounds, Kinzie Woodside had six assists and Angelina Engnes had three steals.

East Buchanan kept their hopes of a KCI title alive last week with a pair of crucial victories, first knocking off West Platte on Tuesday, February 7, 49-44, then following it up with a win

In the big win against West Platte, Watkins poured in 25 points while Busby added 11 points and eight rebounds. Archdekin scored eight points and White pulled down 11 rebounds.

The East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs also remained perfect in the KCI Conference, as the stateranked squad defeated West

Against North Platte, Kelsey scored 15 points with 14 rebounds. Laney Wilmes had eight points and Woodside had four assists and three steals.

The Lady Bulldogs won the KCI Conference championship in full with a victory against Plattsburg on Tuesday.

Both East Buchanan teams competed in the Hall of Fame Classic at Columbia’s Father Tolton High School on Saturday, where the Lady Bulldogs saw a familiar foe – Class 2 stateranked Tipton (23-1), the same team East Buchanan defeated for a Class 2 state championship in 2020.

Tipton exacted a small measure of revenge, taking a 62-31 win on Saturday. Kelsey had 17 points and seven rebounds.

On the boys side, East Buchanan faced off against North Callaway, falling 6455. Watkins had 24 points in the game, with White adding eight points and Archdekin scoring nine points.

Both Lathrop teams were rolling last week, too.

The Mules earned a 61-53 win against North Platte last Tuesday and followed it up with a 70-54 win against Hamilton on Friday night. The Lathrop girls downed North Platte 47-41 and Hamilton 59-32.

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Congratulations to Lathrop senior Jared Wright, who - with his parents Jeff and Sherry by his side - recently signed his letter of intent to play football for Midland University in Nebraska. submitted photo

Basketball, From Page A8

For the boys, senior Matt Miller led the way against North Platte with 22 points and nine rebounds, while fellow senior Brendan Fine scored 15 points with nine rebounds. Kyle Morgan scored 11 points.

Against Hamilton, Miller scored 18 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double, while Fine had 13 points and six steals. Morgan and Brayden Pritchett each scored 11 points.

For the Lady Mules, Kaitlyn Morgan scored 16 points with 11 rebounds and five assists against North Platte, which included 10of-13 shooting from the free throw line. Autum Nichols scored 13 points with seven rebounds and Alayna Williams scored seven points.

Against Hamilton, Morgan poured in 25 points with eight rebounds and Keylie Beane put up 21 points with eight steals. Nichols scored six points and Trinity Goodman added four points.

All six teams will enter the postseason next week, East Buchanan and Lathrop in the Class 3, District 15 Tournament at LHS, and Plattsburg in the Class 2, District 15 Tournament at PHS. For full brackets, visit the Missouri State High School Activities Association website.

East Buchanan girls, Plattsburg boys win KCI Conf. titles

It was KCI Conference championship night at Plattsburg on Tuesday, as the Plattsburg boys basketball team and the East Buchanan girls basketball team each won their respective conference championship. In the boys game, both Plattsburg and East Buchanan entered undefeated in the KCI with a chance to take the crown. The Tigers came out on top 68-46. East Buchanan needed only a win to take the girls KCI title outright, and did so with a 45-17 victory. For more coverage, check back in next week’s edition (Above Left) East Buchanan guard Hilarry Elifrits. (Above Center) Junior Holly Caylor. (Right) Plattsburg senior James Braddy. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

(Left) Plattsburg’s new all-time scoring leader Isaia Howard scored 40 points against West Platte. (Above) Sophomore Rylan Langton. (Below Left) Senior Gracie Arnold. (Below Right) Coach Michael Howard gameplans with Julia James. brett adkison | the leader

East Buchanan’s Isaiah Watkins with the shot. East Buchanan senior Gracie Kelsey. East Buchanan junior Gage Busby.

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For default under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Jewel Ascencio, an unmarried woman, dated September 14, 2021, recorded on September 27, 2021 as Document No. 202103771, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Clinton County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 09:30 AM at the West Front Door of the Clinton County Courthouse, 207 North Main, in Plattsburg, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:

All of Lot 25, in PROSPECT ADDITION, an addition to the City of Plattsburg, Clinton County, Missouri, according to the recorded plat thereof, to satisfy said debt and costs.

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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.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Because The People Must Know

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI

PROBATE DIVISION

Case Number: 23CN-PR00001

In the Estate of KENNETH D TIERNEY, JR., Deceased. Notice to Creditors (Small Estate)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of KENNETH D TIERNEY, JR., Decedent:

On January 3, 2023, a small estate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri.

All creditors of the decedent, who died on September 23, 2022 are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of the decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration.

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

Date of first publication is February 9, 2023

Division Clerk, MISTY DEAN

By: /S/ REN EADS (2/9, 2/16/23)

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

Case Number: 23CN-PR00004

In the Estate of MARSHA FAYE BUCKLER, Deceased. Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of MARSHA FAYE BUCKLER, Decedent:

On February 2, 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, TERRY L. BUCKLER was appointed the personal representative of the estate of MARSHA FAYE BUCKLER, 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: Terry L. Buckler, 7278 SE Snow Dr, Holt, MO 64048

The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Perry B. Smith, 6 Westowne St #601, Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 291-4143

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: March 25, 2022

Date of first publication: February 9, 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. (2/9, 2/16/23)

RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month.

Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 359-7683.

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

LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown

Chillicothe620 Washington St. Open

Monday-Friday 9:005:30, Saturday 9:001:00. 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.

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

Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton.

660-359-6889 or 660-359-6993

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

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

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

Hales Farms

Farms

3-23

3-23

Redburns’ Lucky Star Ranch 8-23

Nelson Farm 3-23

Sylvia Conner 3-24

Sandra Wiedmaier 3-24

All lands leased by Brandon Stevens 3-24 TURNEY

Sypkens Farms 6-23

King Farm 10-23

GOWER

Emmett O. Auxier Farm 10-23

Additional Areas Available: TRIMBLE • LATHROP CALL

(816) 539-2111

To be added to the No Hunting Directory

http://www.midstates.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.

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

CRP/Pasture Clearing All types of Skid Loader Work. Call Gabe Buzzard, Trenton, MO. 816-6783918

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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.

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

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.

PUBLIC HEARING

Stacey & Dana Evans of Lathrop, MO have applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Minor Subdivide of a 82.21 acre parcel into 2 tracts measuring 72.21 and 10.0 acres. Rezone of the 10.0 acre tract to Ag-B. Property is located on the South side of SE 240th St., East of SE Mule Barn Rd., West of I-35., Lathrop, MO. Section 05; Township 54N; Range 30W. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, March 2, 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 (2/9, 2/16/23)

PUBLIC HEARING

The Clinton County Planning & Zoning Commission will have a Public Hearing on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 7:15 p.m., in the Community Room of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend. The purpose of the meeting is to consider Typographical Corrections in 2.152 and 2.153 (ASES was previously increased to 30kW and this adjustment was not corrected in the definitions), Ordinance-Related Clarifications and/or Updates to comply with new State Statutes and Amendments by amending Sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 13, 15, and 21.

These changes and clarifications are regarding Guest Homes, Vacation Vehicles, Home-based Businesses, Recreational/Medicinal Marijuana, and Special Use/Building Permits’ Duration and Legal Notification Fees in the Clinton County Zoning and Subdivision Order (last amended September 6, 2022). These Ordinances can be accessed online at https://clintoncomo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Clinton-Co-Zoning-OrderAmended-09-06-2022-TitlePageChange.p df or you may contact the Zoning Office at 816-539-3722 for additional information.

Clinton County Planning and Zoning

Tricia “P.J.” Knight - Administrator (2/9, 2/16/23)

FOR SALE

For all your electrical needs, fuse boxes, breaker boxes & breakers Square D, GE & CutlerHammer. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, Trenton, 660-3593660.

For Sale: Shortcut, seasoned, locust firewood. Elam Stutzman 1240 Hwy A, Spickard, MO 64679 660-654-2214

Big round bales big round net wrap. second cutting. $65 per bale. Small square bales. Second cutting. Wire tied. $5 per bale. 816-261-0193.

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

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

The Spickard Masonic Cemetery Association will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, February 27, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the residence of Kathy Rorebeck, 1905 Park Lane Drive, Trenton, MO 64683.

The Spickard Masonic Cemetery Association is now accepting sealed bids for the 2022 mowing season. All interested parties should submit bids

by Saturday, February 25, 2023 for consideration to the following address: Spickard Masonic Cemetery Association-Board of Trustees C/O Ruth Ann Shipps 81 NE 115th St. Spickard, MO 64679

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

EMPLOYMENT

Help Wanted: PartTime Maintenance for the apartment complex. Please call or stop by the complex and fill out an application. Village Green Apartments 1103 N. Cedar, Cameron, MO 64429 816-632-2015

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. S415dtf

We are hiring 2 fulltime Weatherization Crew Members, starting rate is $16, M-Th, 7:30am - 5pm. Paid benefits included after 90 days. Experience in general construction and home repair, use of power tools, etc. is a must. No faxes accepted, please apply via on Indeed or in person at CAPNCM, 1506 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton. If you have questions, contact Russell @ 660-3593907 Ext. 1078.

North Central Missouri College is seeking an English Instructor. This is a full-time position with benefits included. 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.

North Central Missouri College is seeking Upward Bound summer instructors. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information or call 660-359-3948 x1338. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

The City of Trenton is accepting applications for:

•One full-time firefighter position, and •Multiple paid-percall/volunteer firefighters Applications can be picked up at the Trenton Fire Department at 1001 E. 17th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer. For more information call 660-359-5552.

WANTED

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

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.

Hannahs House Cleaning, Commercial and Residential. Kitchens & Bathrooms. Can bring cleaning supplies if necessary. Please call or text 660-6549714

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!

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.

2023 Courtwarming Co-Prince Wyatt Moran and Co-Princess Caidyn Bentz

2023 Courtwarming Co-Princess Gracie Arnold and Co-Prince Luke Schroeder.

Junior Attendants Dakota Rankin and Lillian Watchinski

(Above) Before being crowned the 2023 King and Queen, Plattsburg seniors James Braddy and Jazelle Bingham were introduced to the Courtwarming crowd on Friday, February 10. brett adkison | the leader

(Left, left to right) Sophomore Attendants Jaden Shoniber and Allie Roberson, and Freshman Attendant Ryan Lloyd. Fellow freshman Allyson Dunivan was unable to make the event due to wrestling districts.