The Leader • 9-7-23

Contentious council meeting boils over

Council considers investigation into mayor’s action

Members of the Plattsburg City Council met last week to decide whether to investigate possible interference in police operations by a pair of city officials. But the meeting ultimately devolved into a contentious back-and-forth between members of the council and the attending public.

The council held a special session meeting Tuesday, August

29, to decide whether to seek a third-party to investigate allegations that Mayor James Kennedy and City Prosecutor Jayson Watkins had interfered with a police investigation, in which a resident was placed on a 24-hour hold after allegedly flipping off another party and refusing to provide ID to authorities.

The complaint against Kennedy and Watkins was made to the council’s police committee by

member(s) of the Plattsburg police department.

Kennedy opened the meeting Tuesday with an explanation of the situation from his side. He was concerned with the light nature of allegations against the resident, and said that just the day before, the resident’s step-father had spoken critically of the city during a council meeting.

“I just said, ‘I think that’s a

- Mayor James Kennedy

REP. GRAVES VISITS GOWER

Sixth District U.S. Representative Sam Graves recently took a tour through Northwest Missouri, visiting several key places along the way. That included MFA Oil in Gower last Tuesday, August 29. In his weekly report, Rep. Graves wrote that he enjoyed talking with the MFA reps about the needs of the industry and the technology they’re currently using in the field. Graves also visited Liberty Hospital, the Ray County Fiber Optic Expansion at the county hospital, the FedEx location in Brookfield and the UMKC School of Medicine expansion groundbreaking in St. Joseph.

photo courtesy of bryan nichols | communications for rep graves

Dawgs Roll

The East Buchanan Bulldogs football team moved to 2-0 after a 14-0 victory Friday against Class 4 Savannah, avenging their lone loss from the 2022 season. East Buchanan will hit the road this week as they take on state-ranked Class 1 North Platte in a KCI Conference battle. (Right) EBHS senior Chase Meers is introduced with the flag on Friday.

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Courtyard gala coming up

Volunteers with the Community Courtyard in Plattsburg are gearing up for an event 30 years in the making.

The courtyard will be hosting a community gala on Saturday, September 16, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The night will include drinks, dinner, dancing and so much more! The theme for the gala is “Famous in a Small Town.”

Tickets can be purchased by visiting the Community Courtyard on Facebook, or pur-

chased with cash by visiting Sugar Whipped Bakery or the Tin Cottage in Plattsburg.

Proceeds from the gala will go to support the courtyard, which is used to host community events, weddings, parties and much more. It also houses the Plattsburg Food Pantry.

One of the oldest and most iconic buildings in downtown Plattsburg, the Community Courtyard has served as a valued gathering place for the last 30 years.

“I guess I should have come in here, got drunk and belittled the employees... Then (the council) would love me a little bit.”

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bad idea,’” Kennedy said. “‘I think it looks like we’re picking on that individual. He did not break the law. I think we’re setting ourselves up for a lawsuit.’”

Kennedy said he was notified of the arrest the evening of the incident, and called and asked City Administrator Chase Waggoner to contact Watkins for some advice on the matter. Waggoner declined to call Watkins due to the lateness of the hour.

Kennedy said that he called Watkins the next morning and asked him to look into the matter. Watkins met with the police, reviewed the case and body cam footage, and advised that he felt there wasn’t enough evidence to charge the individual with a municipal charge.

Kennedy called the county jail that afternoon to see whether the individual had been released, but he was still being held. Kennedy called Waggoner and was told they were waiting on the arresting officer to come in off-duty to have the individual released. Kennedy said he wasn’t sure why the officer had to be the one to do so.

In two stints as mayor, Kennedy said he couldn’t recall the department placing someone on a 24-hour hold for possible charges

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that were so light. He reiterated several times Tuesday that his only concern in the matter was that the city was setting itself up for a lawsuit. He said no one from the council had asked him for his side of the story before Tuesday’s meeting.

“Myself, I’ll sit here all day and say I was acting in the best interest of Plattsburg, Missouri,” Kennedy said. “I wasn’t showing favoritism to anybody.”

Watkins—who has served as the city prosecutor for 13 years—spoke next. He said he has heard from various city officials at all times of the day as part of his job, and he’d rather the city make an informed decision rather than a wrong decision.

He said he spoke with law enforcement, reviewed the footage, and in his opinion, they didn’t have anything on which they could file municipal charges. He said he told officials they could refer the matter to the state for separate charges, but recommended at the time that the individual be released. He said in his time with the City of Plattsburg he couldn’t recall a previous use of the 24-hour hold.

Plattsburg Police Chief Dave Couzens was unable to attend Tuesday’s meeting to add further context.

The public began to in-

terject into the meeting, with former councilman Larry Schussler speaking first. He said the council needed to be investigated for conspiracy to defraud the town in relation to the recent utility rate increases.

Councilman Ken Tongue noted that public participation wasn’t scheduled for the evening’s meeting. He added that the meeting was scheduled for the council to discuss a single issue, and with public participation, the meetings had turned into a debate.

Kennedy ignored the agenda, however, and allowed residents to speak freely.

“If you guys want to call the meeting, call the meeting, but the people have the right to be heard,” Kennedy said.

Resident Jim Banks spoke and said that the Supreme Court considers the middle finger to be free speech and recommended that if the city goes forward with an investigation, they should look into cheaper options at the state level, such as the attorney general’s office or the highway patrol.

Councilman Scott Gordee said the council had only heard from the police chief on the matter, who said after a review of the body cam footage that it was a legitimate arrest. Gordee

added that the investigation is about whether the mayor broke the chain of command. He asked Kennedy how he had found out about the arrest and Kennedy responded that one of the waitresses at his restaurant told him about it.

“Nobody even asked me,” Kennedy said. “Not a single councilperson called me. I’ve had four conversations with (Councilman Clyde May) in the past few days. Nobody has asked me my side of things.”

The meeting broke down for a time, as Councilman Tongue, Jim Banks and others argued about the chain of command and its exact order. Tongue said it begins with the officer, then to the chief, and works its way up to the mayor.

“If you start at the top, you have no due process,” Tongue said. “You haven’t gone through the chain of command.”

Kennedy asked Watkins whether he, himself, had asked Watkins that charges not be brought or implied any favoritism. Watkins said no.

“A simple phone call from any councilman probably would have answered that,” Kennedy remarked.

“A simple phone call from you to us, James, might have helped, too,” responded Tongue.

A resident asked City Administrator Chase Waggoner how things had happened from his side, and he corroborated that Watkins called him the morning after the arrest, arranged a meeting with himself and the chief, and the three reviewed the details and the body cam footage.

Tongue said that the complaint made it to the police board because there was a feeling the mayor had overstepped his bounds, with Gordee adding that the police chief was unhappy that the mayor had taken the initiative and made the phone call. Tongue said they’re only trying to find out what happened and that a neutral, unbiased third-party would do that.

Kennedy informally asked the crowd whether they felt he did something wrong, to which those in attendance overwhelmingly responded, “No.”

Waggoner said that he spoke to the city’s legal counsel (which serves in a different capacity than the prosecutor) about the appropriateness of Kennedy’s actions, to which counsel said it came down to motivation—if he was trying to save the city from a lawsuit or there was a concern for police misconduct, it was appropriate, but if it was to interfere on behalf of a

friend or supporter, it was inappropriate. Waggoner then confirmed that Kennedy, at the time, voiced his specific concern about a possible lawsuit against the city.

Kennedy, at times, focused on his feeling that the council has opposed him at each turn.

“I guess I should have come in here, got drunk and belittled the employees,” Kennedy said, referencing allegations of an unsafe work environment at city hall under the previous administration. “Then (the council) would love me a little bit.”

“I wish they worked as hard on the budget or the rates, things like that,” he said later in the meeting. “But they’re trying to make me look bad and trying to get rid of me.”

“It has nothing to do with you, James,” responded Tongue, which was met with a round of laughter from the crowd.

Discussion continued to break down into various arguments until Tongue made the suggestion that the council allow the mayor, prosecutor, police chief and city administrator time to meet and see if they can come to some kind of resolution on the matter. That appeared to be agreeable to the rest of the council and the meeting was called to a close.

MDC invites the public to a prescribed burn workshop

Chillicothe, Mo. – Prescribed burns are an efficient and cost-effective way for landowners to improve wildlife habitat or livestock forage. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a prescribed burn workshop from 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Poosey

Conservation Area west of Chillicothe.

Prescribed burning can be a valuable tool for managing native plant diversity and controlling undesirable vegetation. However, a burn can be dangerous and ineffective when not used properly. This workshop will provide basic information

on how to plan and execute a prescribed burn.

Upon registration, participants will be given a link to the virtual online portion of the prescribed burn course. This online course is a mandatory prerequisite to the workshop, and there is a $25 fee to complete the online learning. This fee is

for the host company of the online course, not MDC. Upon completion of the online portion, participants must print their certificate of completion and bring it to the event. The participants will not be allowed to check into the event without their certificate of completion.

Participants will meet

at the Carlton house shop on the area. To reach the shop, turn east off of Route U onto County Road 510. Signs will then direct participants to the meeting area. A demonstration burn will be conducted at the workshop if weather allows, so please dress accordingly with leather boots, leather gloves, and

a long sleeve shirt and pants made of natural fibers such as cotton or wool. Water and snacks will be provided. The workshop is open to all ages. Registration is required. To register, visit https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ 4sU.

Seasonal Allergies Can Be An Itch For Dogs And Cats

Pollen and other allergen counts are really high right now and the ragweed bloom isn’t even in full swing yet. If your pet is just beginning to itch or has a history of fall allergies, now is the time to call and schedule an appointment. Starting treatment before the problems begin can not only keep your pet happy and healthy, but potentially save you some money. Allergies that are not managed can lead to wounds and infections, which can be expensive to treat. In addition, it is often impossible to sleep well while your dog is constantly scratching and licking. So protect your own sanity and pocketbook, and get your pet started on an allergy treatment plan.

Clinton County Sheriff’s Weekly Activity Report

Friday, August 25

5:08 a.m.: Medical call on S. West Street in Cameron.

9:15 a.m.: Controlled burn on Frost Street in Plattsburg.

10:04 a.m.: Gas leak on SE Everett Lane in Plattsburg.

11:41 a.m.: Controlled burn on

SE 216th Street in Holt.

12:40 p.m.: Medical call on NE 264th Street in Lathrop.

1:22 p.m.: Medical call on 312th Street in Plattsburg.

1:47 p.m.: Animal call on Mulberry in Plattsburg.

2:25 p.m.: Medical call on SE

Piper in Holt.

2:47 p.m.: Vehicle crash on H Highway in Turney.

3:32 p.m.: Medical call on I-35 in Clinton County.

9:57 p.m.: Medical call on J Highway in Plattsburg.

WEEKLY HISTORY NOTES •

Five Years Ago

Thursday, September 6, 2018

• Facing financial constraints, the Clinton County University of Missouri Extension considers a move from the chamber building at Main and Broadway to a combined office in Cameron.

• Billy Tippit retires after 40 years at SurGro.

• Lathrop Parks and Recreation considers naming city’s downtown park after Marshal John Burns, who was gunned down while on duty in the 1920s.

• Governor Parson appoints Judge Thomas Chapman to the Missouri Western District Court of Appeals.

10 Years Ago

Thursday, September 5, 2013

• Clinton County R-III Schools finish second in the KCI Conference in the Annual Performance Report, scoring 137 out of 140 points for 97.9 percent (North Platte was first with 139.5 points, or 99.6 percent).

• Meanwhile, Lathrop R-II finishes seventh in the KCI in APR with 89.3 percent of the points available.

• Lathrop Mules football scores 46 points in the first quarter on the way to a 65-18 win against King City. Both Plattsburg and East Buchanan also won their season-openers.

• A delegation from Ireland, including the nation’s minister of agriculture, visits Plattsburg to meet with farmers and exchange knowledge.

20 Years Ago

Thursday, September 4, 2003

• Robert Burr and Mary Lee Burr Tutt named a 2003 Missouri Century Farm Family.

• City of Lathrop helps Lathrop Swim Club with water loss problem at the pool on Walnut Street.

30 Years Ago

Thursday, September 2, 1993

• Employee arrested in arson case at John’s Super in Kearney that caused an estimated $2.5 million in damage.

• Wendell Montgomery cuts his last head of hair and jumps into retirement after two decades as a barber in Plattsburg.

• Plattsburg great Marlo Tillman makes the traveling roster for the Boston College football team as they open the season with a trip to face the University of Miami.

• 10-team KCI Conference (including Cameron, Platte City and Smithville) ready to battle it out in football season-openers.

40 Years Ago

Thursday, September 8, 1983

• Big day at the Clinton County Courthouse as computers are delivered for office use.

• Attorney John Ashcroft opines that oppressively hot weather can be considered “inclement,” giving schools some versatility in canceling during heat wave.

• Plattsburg Tigers football team falls in season opener against Platte City, 14-6; East Buchanan defeats West Platte 7-0.

• At Howard’s Market: Four-pack of Quilted Northern bathroom tissues – 49 cents; A quart of Kraft Miracle Whip – 69 cents; Five-pound bag of sugar – $1.49.

Saturday, August 26

12:10 a.m.: Assault (not in progress) on Railroad Avenue in Gower.

12:17 a.m.: Fire call on Richmond Street in Plattsburg.

6:05 p.m.: Harassment (not in progress) on Y Highway in Plattsburg.

6:36 p.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Holt.

7:03 p.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

7:09 p.m.: Controlled burn on Plattsburg Street in Lathrop.

Sunday, August 27

6:14 a.m.: Conservation call on V Highway in Clinton County.

11:44 a.m.: Medical call on W. Walnut in Plattsburg.

11:44 .m.: Medical call on W. Maple in Plattsburg.

12:06 p.m.: Medical transfer on E. Clay in Plattsburg.

1:04 p.m.: Controlled burn on SE Briar in Holt.

1:08 p.m.: Controlled burn on Railroad in Plattsburg.

1:28 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on W. Clay in Platts-

burg.

1:58 p.m.: Medical call on Mohawk in Lake Arrowhead.

2:29 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

3:41 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Plattsburg.

4:04 p.m.: Suspicious activity (not in progress) on 33 Highway in Lathrop.

4:08 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Plattsburg.

7:38 p.m.: Controlled burn on Plattsburg Street in Lathrop.

8:03 p.m.: Natural cover fire on Hallar in Gower.

Monday, August 28

2:06 a.m.: Medical call on SE Sioux in Clinton County.

2:08 a.m.: Medical call on Pine Street in Lathrop.

4:55 a.m.: Medical call on Pine Street in Lathrop.

6:04 a.m.: Medical call on Concha Street in Lathrop.

8:02 a.m.: Medical call on Aller Road in Edgerton.

10:03 a.m.: Conservation call on Mallard Place in Plattsburg.

10:52 a.m.: Animal call on

Railroad in Hemple.

1:32 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle (not in progress) on SW Harris in Plattsburg.

2:27 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

3:33 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on O Highway in Clinton County.

6:22 p.m.: Rape call on NW 268th Street in Gower.

6:41 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

7:43 p.m.: Animal call on Locust Street in Lathrop.

8:03 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on W. Clay in Plattsburg.

8:32 p.m.: Animal call on Hondo Street in Lathrop.

9:14 p.m.: Natural cover fire on W. Broadway in Plattsburg.

10:59 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

Tuesday, August 29

3:53 a.m.: Medical call on SE Cannonball Road in Holt.

5:22 a.m.: Structure fire on

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Council needs to rein it in

Thorne Lumber in Plattsburg has just about anything you need for home, hardware and construction, but if you find yourself looking for a pitchfork or a torch, that shelf is likely bare.

Those items have been in high demand lately, as a large, vocal group of Plattsburg residents has taken over city council meetings, voicing their frustrations with the governing body. They’ve controlled discussions, interjected themselves as the council conducts business, and openly heckled council members.

But do you know the thing about an angry mob? They don’t materialize from nothing. Trust in the council—and the city in general—has plummeted in the last 18 months.

A former city administrator resigned last year amid allegations of drinking on the job. Those allegations included former mayor Dave Schauer, who was ousted in the ensuing election. The city has had major issues with natural gas rates and billing, and attempts to fix those issues have been costly and confusing. Utility rate increases have been unpopular. The council spent months embroiled in a hot debate around an alleyway shared by Kennedy’s Lounge and Lucilia’s on Main. This spring, council member Tracy Pincus was removed from office when it was found she didn’t live in the ward she had represented for eight years. This was no fault of her own, as the ward boundaries were redrawn so confusingly in 2015 that neither officials with the city nor the county could make heads or tails of it.

In the latest snafu, the council openly considered whether to hire a third party to investigate whether Mayor Kennedy and city prosecutor Jayson Watkins had interfered in a police in-

vestigation (see more about this meeting on our front page this week). The evidence offered that night was unimpressive. Police Chief Dave Couzens was unable to attend and offer any context from the department’s perspective. The best I can tell, Watkins was dragged into the mud pit despite being one of the few people doing his job.

Making matters worse, public participation wasn’t officially included on the agenda, which opponents felt was a blatant attempt at muzzling the crowd.

With seven months until the next municipal election, all parties involved need to accept that they are stuck with each other for the long term. And like any marriage of inconvenience, there are some rules everyone needs to abide by in order to float along.

First and foremost, decorum has to be reintroduced to these meetings. The crowd needs to rein in its frustrations and vent its indignation through the proper channels. Mayor Kennedy has been too loose with the rules and has to do a better job conducting the meetings. Those things can only happen if the council understands it has to take its tongue lashings. If that means 30 people sign up to speak for three minutes each, then kick up your feet and get comfortable. Public scrutiny comes with the territory. No matter what’s allowable by law, a city should never have a public meeting to openly discuss business without allowing for public participation. Doing so only reinforces the perception (right or wrong) that this council has little consideration for the people they serve.

This is the bare minimum—the lowest hurdle to clear. If city leaders and the participating public can’t work this much out, then the City of Plattsburg is in for a long winter.

WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD

Seeing the Tiny Town of Bethel

You know you’re growin’ older when... You realize that water is the most essential element of life, because without water, you can’t make coffee.

The story of the Bethel Cemetery began with inquiries about the condition of the cemetery and the ownership of the land, which is the final resting place for 50-plus souls. It’s a tale that has created a ripple situation in which one event produces effects which spread and produce further effects.

That ripple situation is precisely what the story of the Bethel cemetery has become.

If someone is looking for the one(s) to assess blame or credit, there are two who would have to admit they have played a role. Mack Porter, the always curious, super successful lumberman from Kearney, contacted me about the condition of the cemetery. Pat Daniels, an interested descendant of the Douglas family who was searching for the ownership of the Bethel Cemetery, started the ripple. Initially, Mr. Daniels contacted Lathrop Christian Church Pastor Scott Archdekin on May 30, prior to Mr. Porter contacting me. Since that time, much has been discovered about ownership of the cemetery, which is not the Lathrop Christian Church.

The cemetery is owned by descendants of the John Douglas family, where at one time there was a Bethel Church on the 1.5 acres. The cemetery is located on 116 Highway east of I-35, on Fagin Road. John Douglas and his wife, Mary Ann (Brown), had 10 children. Their son, John William Douglas, would play a vital role in building a new Christian church in Lathrop. In the History of the First Christian Church, published in 1961, their family receives much praise: “This family became and still is the largest related group in the church. They have played an important part in its progress. John W. is credited with being the most aggressive member in pushing the program that resulted in building the new church in 1915 and 1916.”

Recently, Mr. Daniels has enjoyed connecting with new and old friends from Lathrop. He says there is much to do and has received positive feedback with a goal of figuring out how to put in place the perpetual maintenance of the cemetery.

After learning more in July about the remarkable story of the Bethel Cemetery, the uncommon name of Bethel crossed my path again. This time, the Village of Bethel, Missouri was fea-

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tured in the August Edition of Rural Missouri, a monthly magazine published by Platte-Clay Electric Cooperatives.

Without much discussion, a road trip to Bethel was put on the calendar.

To say the village of Bethel is a wide spot in the road as you travel along State Route 15 would be accurate. Located in Shelby County, it’s just around two-plus hours from Plattsburg. There are 135 residents who call Bethel home. However, you don’t want to short sheet these folks and think the small can’t be mighty.

Their love of history has brought new life and energy.

When it comes to rolling out their history and the red carpet, Bethel’s residents are very impressive. 30 historic buildings are featured in the walking tours. The Historic Bethel German Colony, Inc. has worked since 1970 to put the Bethel Historic District on the National Registry of historic places.

History is the focal point for the village.

The lifeblood of the community must be the Bethel Fest Hall restaurant. It’s an eatery with some down-home cooking that begs for to-go boxes to accommodate the ample portions. Local farmers, residents and those lucky enough to find their way to the historic village are treated to a full, homestyle breakfast menu in the morning; sandwiches and daily specials are there for the customers to enjoy. The prices have not been affected by inflation, with a hot beef plate special with two sides for only $10. If you have enough room, a piece of homemade pie is $3.60, or al a mode for $4.20.

The word Bethel means ‘House of God’ and it verifies that the town’s re-

ligious spirit remains vibrant as they focus on their rich local history.

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Trivia question: Labor Day marks the end of _______. A. Pizza Season; B. Nacho Season; C. Hot Dog Season; D. Hamburger Season (locate answer nearby).

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A smile from Leader reader via social media…

A woman walked into the kitchen to find her husband stalking around with a fly swatter. “What are you doing!” she asked.

“Hunting flies,” he replied with a smirk.

“Oh, great, killed any?” she asked.

“Yep, 3 males, 2 females,” came back his answer.

Intrigued, the wife asked, “How can you tell them apart?”

Her husband replied, “Three was on the beer can, two were on the phone.” (Trivia answer - According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, during “hot dog season,” which runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Americans consume roughly 7 billion hot dogs, or about 818 hot dogs every second).

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Food for thought: “It is not the employer who pays the wages. Employers only handle the money. It is the customer who pays the wages.” Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) was an American industrialist and business magnate.

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Talk to you next week!

Steve Tinnen

Jamey & D’Anna Honeycutt

Leader publisher emeritus Steve Tinnen recently took a trip to see Bethel, Mo., and the efforts they’ve made to keep the village going.

Highway 10 in Rayville, Mo.

12:36 p.m.: Medical call on SE 222nd Street in Plattsburg.

1:18 p.m.: Medical call on NE 268th Street in Gower.

2:20 p.m.: Stealing (not) in progress on Cherokee in Clinton County.

5:46 p.m.: Animal call on SE 33 Highway in Holt.

7:07 p.m.: Medical call on SE Osage in Lake Arrowhead.

7:41 p.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Lathrop.

8:54 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Springlake in Lake Arrowhead.

9:36 p.m.: Suicidal subject at Lake Arrowhead.

9:44 p.m.: Medical call at Lake Arrowhead.

Wednesday, August 30

9:06 a.m.: Animal call on Y Highway in Plattsburg.

9:33 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay in Plattsburg.

9:49 a.m.: Medical call on Old 69 Highway in Cameron.

11:19 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on N. Main in Plattsburg.

2:04 p.m.: Medical call on Frost Street in Plattsburg.

2:21 p.m.: Animal call on S. Cheyenne in Lake Arrowhead.

2:35 p.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Osborn.

3:40 p.m.: Vehicle crash on a roundabout in Clinton County.

4:35 p.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.

7:05 p.m.: Animal call on C Highway in Plattsburg.

7:11 p.m.: Natural cover fire on N. Red Bird in Plattsburg.

9:56 p.m.: Controlled burn on NE 292nd Street in Cameron.

10:26 p.m.: Animal call on 33 Highway in Holt.

11:33 p.m.: Animal call on SW 224th in Plattsburg.

Thursday, August 31

1:22 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on 169 Highway in Gower.

2:20 a.m.: Medical (psychiatric) on W. Maple in Plattsburg.

5:18 a.m.: Medical call on SE Holmes Road in Gower.

11:42 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

2:26 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on Plotsky in Plattsburg.

2:43 p.m.: Medical call on SE Parin Road in Holt.

2:54 p.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Plattsburg.

3:03 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.

6:34 p.m.: Medical call on Red Bud in Trimble.

7:23 p.m.: Medical call on Y Highway in Plattsburg.

7:35 p.m.: Animal call on W. Concord in Plattsburg.

7:55 p.m.: Medical call on Fourth Street in Plattsburg.

9:10 p.m.: Vehicle crash on C Highway in Clinton County.

Howard Lynn Carder

Howard Lynn Carder, 72, of Plattsburg, Missouri, died Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Howard was born on September 15, 1950, in Gallatin, Missouri, to Howard G. and Opal I. (Roland) Carder. He was a high school graduate and a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion Post# 97 and VFW Post, both of Plattsburg.

He was preceded in

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death by his parents and niece, Leasa Linthicum.

Survivors include his sons, Derek (Rachel) Carder of Columbia, Mo.; Darren Carder of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren; sister, Sandra Linthicum of Lathrop, Mo.; niece, Treasa Linthicum, and nephew, Steven Tate; and numerous family members and friends. Natural Farewell under the direction of Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service Plattsburg, Mo. Online guest book and obituary at baileycox.com.

Linda L. (Patton) Skinner, 80 of Lathrop, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Funeral services: 3 p.m., Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Browning Baptist Church, Turney, Mo. The family received friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, at Stith Funeral Home in Lathrop. Burial followed services at Lathrop Cemetery.

Couple Married

Wynne and Paul Peterson of rural Lathrop are pleased to announce the marriage of son, Alec Benjamin Ray, to Kimberly Borland Lance Ray, on March 4, 2023. Alec and Kim were married at Lake Lanier Islands, Georgia, at a private ceremony. One month later, they entertained family and friends at their wedding reception in Jersey, Georgia. Both enjoyed the honeymoon trip to Norway in June. Alec has two children from his marriage to the late Heather Moss Ray. They are Emma, 20, and Spencer, 17, Kim has a daughter, Abigail Lance, 18, from her late husband, Don Lance. Paul and Wynne entertained Mr. and Mrs. Ray and daughter Emma over Labor Day weekend. Family shared in this special welcoming.

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East Buchanan scores revenge over Savannah

Revenge was a dish best served with a shutout last Friday, September 1, when East Buchanan defeated Savannah, 14-0.

The victory was especially sweet for head coach Dan Ritter and his Bulldogs (2-0), as Savannah was the only team to defeat East Buchanan a year ago on their way to a second-consecutive state championship.

“I think a lot was on the line tonight,” Ritter said. “We had a chance to wipe away the one blemish we had last year, but also establish ourselves with a group of new guys. We have a lot of new big time role players who stepped up. We knew they could, but you still have to go and do it.”

The game started hot on the opening kick-off when senior Mason Brown returned it inside the Savannah 40-yard line.

A couple plays later, senior Trevor Klein crossed the goal line on a 16-yard touchdown run.

Savannah responded with a long drive of their own, but the East Buchanan defense held strong inside the shadow of their own end zone, stopping Savannah on a fourth and goal attempt.

This could be the signature performance for this Bulldog defense as their toughness shined through.

“Before this game, we knew it would be close, but after watching Savannah methodically roll down the field against a good Portageville team and score 35...”

Ritter said. “I’ll be the first to say I was awfully proud of those young men for stepping up and keeping them off the scoreboard. I won’t underestimate them again.”

Late in the third quarter, Mason Brown put East Buchanan in prime position to score again, this time in the form of a 57-yard catch-andrun from senior quarterback Gage Busby.

Klein capped off the scoring for the night with his second touchdown run, this time a five-yard run right down the middle of the Sa-

Tigers roll over Knox Co.

The second game for the Plattsburg Tigers in the realm of eight-man football was just as exciting as the first, as Plattsburg hit the road to defeat Knox County, 78-44, on Saturday, September 2.

The 2-0 start for Plattsburg—in the baby steps of the program’s turnaround— is something head coach Brandon Boswell is excited to be a part of.

“It’s a huge deal for the kids in our high school program, as well as our program

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PHS Honor Roll

The following students at Plattsburg High School earned high marks during the Spring 2023 term. Those on the honor roll had a GPA between 3.0 and 3.69, while those on the principal’s honor roll had a GPA of 3.7 or higher.

Principal’s Honor Roll Gavin Barclay, Alexis Bowman, Phillip Cloven, Caitlyn Curtis, Allyson Dunivan, Keegan Gudde, Letecia Howard, Penelope Irizarry, Julianna Lambert, Ryan Lloyd, Charleigh Mooney, Lilly Nelson, Isabella Parra, Halle Reed, Madison Risch, Sophia Schmitten, Lilly Aldrich, Evangeline Belcher, Trez Boulware, Addison Boyd, Cheveyo

Bramble, Elizabeth Carnie, Grant Clifton, Dakota Day, Rebekah Douglas, Kenlee Fish, Ada Gollnick, Madison Huke, Abigail Kroner, Loralie Matsukevich, Mya

McClelland, Alexis Meyer, Haleigh Miller, Avery Mumm, Allie Roberson,

Kayden Sammons, Jaden

Shoniber, Kaylee Wehmeyer, Kyle Dake, Korbin Dow, Jonathan Fish II, Madison

Flett, Logan Fuhr, Isaia

Howard, Natalie Huke, Julia

James, River Jones, Dana

Jorgensen, Riley Kubicki

Cierra McMillian, Daniel

McNew, Abigail Mertz, Try-

ston Miller, Alice Nelson, Lillian Schmitten, Kiera

Timms, Lillian Watchinski. Honor Roll

Reece Biggerstaff, Camden

McLallen, Shay Steggall, Bailee Womack, Sydney

Yates, Rocco Zimmerman, Jacey Coldren, Michael

Hastings, Brayden Lar-

amore-Yanez, Sydnee

Moore, Hunter Morsbach, Logan Reynolds, Ethan

Rote, Tyler Wiley, Caleb

Wright, Braden Brown, Gavin Carter, Christian DeFreece, Lana Fuller, Lane

Jorgensen, Sira Kelley, Jesse Kroner, Lynnlee Novich, Roman Rigdon, Hunter

Risch, Caylee Ruth, Melody Wright.

vannah defense.

For the game, Klein finished with 65 yards on 17 carries with the game’s only scores. Gage Busby continued his efficient start to the season, completing 10 of 18 passes for 160 yards. Brown was his leading receiver with six catches for 107 yards. Fellow senior Aidan Hensley had two catches for

32 yards.

On the defensive side of the ball, senior Nick Klein had himself a ball game, finishing with nearly 20 tackles. Other players that stood out to Coach Ritter on the defensive side of the ball were seniors Kade Jones, Aidan Rhoad, Chase Meers, Wyatt Parker and junior Coleson Orstad.

This Friday, East Buchanan begins KCI Conference play on the road in what looks like will be another tough test in a confident North Platte (2-0) team that has given up only one score in their first two games of the season.

“North Platte is going to bring it,” Ritter said. “We know we have a target on

our backs. We are going into their home Friday and their crowd is going to be hyped. We have to match North Platte’s intensity, have fun, and let’s continue representing East Buchanan the right way.”

(Left) East Buchanan senior Mason Brown tries to reel in a pass Friday against Savannah but the defender got there early for pass interference. (Right) A gang of East Buch defenders-including Wyatt Parker (52), Chase Meers (69) and Kyler Paxton (52)--pull down a Savannah runner. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

Trenton Bulldogs pulls away from Lathrop Mules for a 27-19 victory

Despite a tough, 27-19 loss against Trenton on Friday, September 1, the Lathrop Mules are taking some positives away from the defeat at LHS.

Keaton Coots scored the opening touchdown on a 25-yard run to give Lathrop a 6-0 lead in the first quarter. But Trenton managed the next three scores, giving them a 19-6 lead going into the fourth. Quarterback Brody Spear punched in a twoyard touchdown run late to pull the Mules to within a single possession, 19-12.

The comeback wasn’t meant to be, as Trenton tacked on a score to seal the victory.

“I was proud of our effort from beginning to end,” said head coach Corey Creason. “We have to clean up our penalties, as we had 70 yards total. Hard to overcome that against anyone, but especially a well coached, disciplined team.”

Creason went on to note that the team ran for over 200 yards and senior Kyle Morgan had a strong night

on defense, knocking away a couple passes and hauling one in for an interception. Creason added that the team forced three fumbles but have to recover more of those opportunities.

He also said losing defensive end Michael McFarland was a blow to their game plan, but the team continued to give their best effort.

Coots kept up his strong start to the year, running for 118 yards on 17 carries with a score. Elijah Crain ran for 67 yards on 13 carries. Spear connected on eight passes for 81 yards. Morgan had a 21-yard reception and Coots had two catches for 19 yards.

Carson Clay led the team with 11 tackles. Coots, Crain and Luke Kidwell each had five tackles.

The Mules will be taking the long road trip eastward this Friday to take on Salisbury (1-1). It’s an uncommon opponent for Lathrop; this spot on the schedule was originally filled by rival Plattsburg, but was vacated when Plattsburg moved to eight-man this year.

Lady Tigers softball moves to 6-0

After winning their home tournament to begin the season late in August, the Plattsburg Lady Tigers softball team has continued to roll, winning four more games by a combined score of 66-7.

That includes a 22-0 victory over Tina-Avalon this past Tuesday, September 5. Madison Huke led the team by going three-for-four with two runs scored and two RBIs. Addison Ford knocked in three runs while scoring twice herself. Julia James scored three runs and

knocked in a pair of RBIs, while Sophie Hadley scored twice and batted in two RBIs.

Natalie Huke and Penelope Irizarry combined to throw three innings on the rubber, combining to strike out six batters while allowing only one hit and refusing a single walk.

Last week, Plattsburg defeated Gillman City 191. Lillian Schmitten went three-for-six on the day with four RBIs and a run scored. Not to be outdone, Sophie Schmitten knocked in four runs. Ford was three-forthree with three runs scored. Both Julia James and Allie Roberson knocked in two runs while also scoring two runs, each. Sophie Hadley scored three times.

Irizarry spread out four hits over six innings while striking out seven batters and giving up just one walk.

The day before—Tuesday, August 29—the Lady Tigers defeated Summit Christian 13-3. Both Haldey and James knocked in a pair

of runs. Hadley and Sophie Schmitten each scored three runs. Huke was in the circle for this one, as the senior struck out six batters while giving up just six hits and four walks in five innings.

On Monday, August 28, Plattsburg picked up the 12-2 win against Braymer. Sophie Schmitten collected four singles and scored three runs. Julia James knocked in three runs, Addison Ford scored three times, and Lillian Schmitten scored twice. Irizarry threw six innings, striking out a pair while spreading out nine hits and a pair of walks. Huke threw an inning in relief, allowing one hit and striking out a batter.

After suffering a 7-0 loss at the hands of South Harrison last week, the Lathrop Lady Mules bounced back with a 15-5 win against Lexington this past Tuesday. Alayna Williams had her bat dialed in, going twofor-three with two runs and four RBIs. Audrey Davis

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Lathrop running back Jesse James finds the corner against Trenton. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

Senior running back Keaton Coots breaks into the endzone for a touchdown. pam shrewsbury | urban country photos

by brett adkison leader editor

EBHS volleyball stays undefeated

The East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs volleyball team ran its perfect start to the season to 8-0 last week, including a key win over MEC foe Maryville.

The Lady Bulldogs downed the Lady Spoofhounds 3-1 (25-23, 25-21, 21-25, 25-19) on Thursday, August 31, at Maryville High School. Senior Holly Caylor led the team with 15 kills, while Rilyn Sherwood had 14 kills. Kylie Clark put up 38 assists in the contest with three aces. Anna Kenagy had 21 digs with seven

kills and three blocks, and Zora Whitt had 27 digs.

It was the third game in three days for East Buchanan, who defeated University Academy in another road contest the night before, 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 25-15).

Sherwood had 14 kills in the game and Caylor had 11. Brooklynn Johnson added six kills. Whitt had 16 digs and Kenagy had eight digs. Clark put up 31 assists.

The Lady Bulldogs hosted South Harrison on Tuesday, August 28, winning 3-0 (25-9, 25-14, 25-

Roadwork in Northwest Mo.

16). Sherwood had 10 kills and Caylor had eight kills. Clark had 24 assists and Whitt had 15 digs with four aces.

The Plattsburg Lady Tigers picked up a quality win against Trenton this past Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Lathrop Lady Mules bounced back from a pair of losses to Savannah and Chillicothe (both undefeated early on the year) with an impressive 3-2 win against Northland Christian on August 31.

Plattsburg football, Continued from Page A7

as a whole,” Boswell said. “Younger kids are starting to really talk about what we are accomplishing at the high school level. We have to keep kids and our community interested in Plattsburg football if we are going to get to where we want to be in the future.”

Plattsburg started off quick once again, scoring three times in the opening stanza. Senior quarterback Isaia Howard completed touchdown passes of 24 yards to junior Donte Bingham and 10 yards to sophomore Wyatt Davis. Bingham capped off the first quarter scoring with a 12-yard touchdown run.

Plattsburg rattled off four more scores in the second quarter to go into halftime leading, 46-22. Howard had his hand in all four touchdowns, throwing for three and running the fourth one in.

In total, Howard had 364 yards passing with 146 yards on the ground and ten total touchdowns, continuing his electric start to the 2023 season. Boswell attributes Howard’s success to his overall athleticism and the support of a strong line.

“Isaia really has been outstanding,” Boswell said. “He is on target with his passes and when teams rush him, he has the ability to turn pass plays into big runs. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the fact that he has three very experienced linemen blocking for him in Braden Brown, Korbin Dow, and Jon Fish. These guys were really good in their pass protection and run adjustment during the game.”

Plattsburg had two wide receivers finish with 100 yards. Junior Gavin Boyle had six catches for 152 yards and two touchdowns. Sophomore Wyatt Davis hauled in four catches for 100 yards and a score.

Donte Bingham finished the game with 32 rushing yards and another 24 receiving yards.

Defensively, this was an improvement from week one, something Plattsburg

will need to continue to show as the season gets longer and they begin to run into the cream of the crop in Missouri eight-man football.

“I thought our defense was poor for most of the first half. However, we were able to make some adjustments just before halftime and slow them down,” Boswell said. “Once we regrouped in the locker room and I was able to draw up and explain how we needed to be more disciplined in how we reacted to our keys, then we were able to do a lot better in the second half.”

Senior Dakota Rankin led the team in tackles with ten. Meanwhile Donte Bingham finished with eight and Gavin Boyle had five. How-

ard pitched in on the defense with an interception.

This Friday, business picks up when the Tigers (who are currently ranked fifth in the eight-man state standings) host ninth-ranked Schuyler County (2-0) on Homecoming.

“Schuyler Co. is definitely one of the best teams in the state,” Boswell said. “They are very big upfront and can maul you and break your will to stop the run. Homecoming week can always be full of distractions. I think if we just make the game simple for our athletes, then they can enjoy the festivities and feel confident in their ability to compete at a high level and win on Friday.”

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 Sept. 4-10.

Most routine work zones will stop for the Labor Day holiday, but some long-term work zones and closures will remain in place. If possible, work zones will stop at noon on Friday, September 1 and resume the morning of Tuesday, September 5.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 men-

tioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

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 December 2023.(Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) https://www.modot. org/13-pavement-resurfacing-caldwell-and-daviess

Clinton County

Route NN – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Castile Creek Bridge through December. (Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction LLC) https://www.modot.org/

clinton-county-route-nnbridge-replacement.

Daviess County

Route N – CLOSED for pothole patching, Sept. 5-7, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Route B – Pothole patching, Sept. 5-8

Route E – Pothole patching, Sept. 5-8

Softball, From Page A8

knocked in three runs while scoring twice, Keylie Beane scored twice while collecting three hits, and McKayla Knight scored twice while knocking in a pair of RBIs. Kaitlyn Morgan batted across a pair of RBIs. Morgan threw all five innings, spreading out seven hits while striking out a pair of batters.

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

Case Number: 23CN-PR00064

In the Estate of ELVIN ELWOOD PERREN, Deceased.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ELVIN ELWOOD PERREN, Decedent:

On August 30, 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, SARA G. PERREN was appointed the personal representative of the estate of ELVIN ELWOOD PERREN, 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: SARA G. PERREN, 7089 Kimberly Court, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Brock A. Patton, 114 Westwoods Dr, Liberty, MO 64068: (816) 792-2020

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: May 15, 2023

Date of first publication: September 7, 2023

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

Case Number: 23CN-PR00065

In the Estate of EILEEN JANE ASKREN, Deceased.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of EILEEN JANE ASKREN, Decedent:

On August 31, 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Lloyd R, Askren was appointed the personal representative of the estate of Eileen Jane Askren, 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: 317 W Locust, Plattsburg, MO 64477

The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Joseph A. Gagnon, 119 N. Main Street, Plattsburg, MO 64477 (816) 336-2260

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: October 5, 2022

Date of first publication: September 7, 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. (9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28/23)

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All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, children who live outside the district but are attending a private school within the district, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, children who are wards of the state, and children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade.

East Buchanan C-1 assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental delay.

East Buchanan C-1 assures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps program.

East Buchanan C-1 assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

/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. (9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28/23)

East Buchanan C-1 has developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agency’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with the General Education Provision Act (GEPA).

This plan may be reviewed during regular school hours on days school is in session at the East Buchanan C-1 (100 Smith Street, Gower, MO 64454).

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In Re: Jason D White, an Unmarried Person

TRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Jason D White, an Unmarried Person dated 05/26/2017, and recorded on 05/31/2017 Document 201701509 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Clinton County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 09/29/2023 at 11:00 AM 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:

ALL OF LOT TWENTY (20) AND 20 FEET OFF THE NORTH SIDE OF LOT NINETEEN (19), IN BLOCK FORTY (40), IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF LATHROP, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. Eastplains Corporation

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE

Published in the Clinton County Leader File #: WHIJAAHF First publication date 09/07/2023 (9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28/23)

wood timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091

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

PAYING $75/ACRE FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider any size and location. 816-288-9060

FOR SALE

Water pumps, Delta faucets, plastic pipes & fittings, copper tubing. A complete line of plumbing supplies at Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 660-3593660.

For Sale - Camper. Excellent condition.

2017 Hideout LHS

185. Sleeps 6. Galt. $9,500. 515-7714020

2022 Takeuchi

TL12R2 skid loader. 150 hours. $82,500. Call 660-605-1242.

2016 Keystone Impact Vapor lite. Toy hauler w/ slideout & separated garage, great condition.

$14,000 call 913515-1072

2000 Yamaha V Star

1100 Classic motorcycle. Low miles, newer tires, very good condition.

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In Re: Jennifer Grider

Case No.: 23CN-DR00033

To Whom it May Concern: Notice is hereby given that by an Order of the Circuit Court of the County of Clinton, Missouri, Division II, Case No. 23CN-DR00033 made and entered on the record on July 13th, 2023, the name of Jennifer Nichole Grider was to change to Jennifer Nichole Miller.

/s/ Darian James Deputy Clerk (9/7, 9/14, 9/21/23)

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In Re: Alexis J Meyer

Case No.: 23CN-DR00032

To Whom it May Concern: Notice is hereby given that by an Order of the Circuit Court of the County of Clinton, Missouri, Division II, Case No. 23CN-DR00032 made and entered on the record on August 17th, 2023, the name of Alexis Janae Meyer was to change to Alexis Janae Grayson.

/s/ Darian James Deputy Clerk (8/31, 9/7, 9/14/23)

$3,000.00. Galt. 515771-4020

36 Gallon fuel transfer tank with 12 volt electric pump. Includes 4x4 foot rubber mat, 2 pad locks, small chain to lock and mounting hardware. Like New. $550.00 or best offer. (816) 679-5336. NO texting.

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Retired Trenton R -IX teacher looking to tutor in 5th Math through College Algebra levels. Call or text 660-654-1198 or email jwyant1198 @gmail.com.

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It’s Homecoming week in Plattsburg, with festivities leading up to Friday night’s game between #5 Plattsburg and #9 Schuyler County at PHS. At halftime, the annual Homecoming royalty will be announced. (Above, left to right) 2023 PHS King and Queen candidates. Front Row: Natalie Huke, Dana Jorgensen, Lillie Schmitten, Julia James, Alice Nelson. Back Row: Jon Fish, Dakota Rankin, Isaia Howard, Korbin Dow, River Jones.

The 2023 PHS Homecoming Court.

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Thursday, September 7

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Friday, September 8

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Front Row: Lilly Nelson, Emma McCannon,

Miller. Back Row: Keegan Gudde, Michael

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