The Leader • 6-29-23

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Mule History

Looking back on Lathrop baseball’s historic run to the first district championship in program history.

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Grumpy Felts

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Man killed in shooting at Lake Arrowhead

A Kansas City man is being held in connection to a shooting death in Lake Arrowhead over the weekend.

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High Road rocks the ‘Burg

Sarah Davison and High Road entertained a great crowd at the performing arts center on Friday might.

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Fireworks displays, bike parades and festivals throughout Clinton County

It’s officially fireworks season in Clinton County!

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For nearly 50 years now, the Hartzell family in Plattsburg has been producing the local fireworks display at Perkins Park, and 2023 will be no different. Spectators will get to witness the

aerial display of artwork on Tuesday, July 4 – a tradition started by the late “Rocketman,” Crazy Jimmy Hartzell, and continued by his family to this day.

The show is funded through donations to the cause, plus the sale of fireworks at the Hartzell

and Sons Construction (1103 W. Clay Avenue) in Plattsburg. So remember, when you go to purchase your favorite arsenal, doing so at Hartzell and Sons puts that money right back into the show!

The Lathrop Fire Department will be

shooting off their annual Fourth of July fireworks display at dusk on Tuesday, July 4, at the Lathrop Antique Showgrounds. Always a crowd pleaser, the show is funded entirely through generous donations from the community, and those

Bigfoot Sighting

It wasn’t your normal weekend at Dennis Sneed Ford south of Gower, as visitors were treated to some fun festivities, headlined by the world’s most famous monster truck - BIGFOOT! People got an up-close look at the massive machine before it took to a nearby field to crush cars and entertain the crowd. Bigfoot has been wowing audiences since its inception in Missouri in the 1970s.

In a press release, the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department announced that the suspect, Ammon Preston, 33, of Avondale, Mo., was being held. It was later announced that Preston faces charges of second degree murder, armed criminal action and two charges of assault (second and third degree). He’s being held on $500,000 cash-only bond.

According to the press release, authorities from the sheriff’s department were dispatched to the beach at Spring Lake on SE Mohawk Drive in Lake Arrowhead at approximately 9:25 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, on a report of an

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LATHROP Council approves budget, park seats

The Lathrop City Council approved the city’s budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year last week.

The council approved a $3.9 million overall expense budget during its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 20, at Lathrop City Hall. That’s against projected revenues of $3.72 million overall and a reserve of approximately $857,000.

Like many other entities, the city is getting ready to close out its 2022-2023 fiscal year on June 30. In the general fund, the city projects to finish the year with $1.37 million in expenses against $1.197 million revenues. In the park budget, the city spent $876,041 against $823,545 in revenues. The water fund had $745,871 in expenses with $685,234

of the region’s brightest young 4-Hers and future agricultural leaders descended on the Scott Adam Livestock Pavilion in rural Plattsburg on Monday and Tuesday to show their best sheep, swine, goats and more during the annual 2023 Clinton County Fair. While all of the kids showed well, some

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by brett adkison leader editor

CLINTON COUNTY EXTENSION

Lathrop R-II says farewell to Fine

The Lathrop R-II School District will soon be saying goodbye to a longtime leader.

The district will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, June 28, to celebrate Superintendent Chris

Fine, who is set to retire at the end of June. The celebration will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Lathrop Middle School.

New superintendent Dr. Adam Willard will assume the office on July 1.

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City Budget Meeting

The Plattsburg City Council has announced that they will hold a special session meeting on Wednesday, June 28, to approve the next budget.

The council will

be meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday at Plattsburg City Hall. The council attempted to meet Monday evening, but with absences, the council was unable to gather a quorum.

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armed disturbance. Preston was soon located and taken into custody.

Randy Turner, 44, of Lathrop, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Clinton County Coroner.

The sheriff’s department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and officers with both the Lathrop and Plattsburg police departments

responded to the scene. EMS from the Holt Fire Department and Tri-County Ambulance also responded and provided medical aid to parties at the scene.

Detectives with the sheriff’s department and the MSHP’s Division of Drug and Crime Control continued to investigate the scene, which has been described as complex by authorities.

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who attend are encouraged to donate – one of the firemen will be at each exit with a boot to be filled.

Kids in Lathrop will get to parade down Oak Street once again with their patriotic bikes. Kids can meet at the City Park at 9:30 a.m. that morning to decorate their bikes (supplies will be provided). The parade begins at 10 a.m. The local col-

Also on the agenda, the council will consider approving a liquor license for Mohammad Ishfao, doing business as Plattsburg Liquor LLC, DBA Fast Zone 2 (203 N. East Street).

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in revenues, and the sewer fund had $1.21 million in expenses with $648,622 in revenues. The debt fund expended $131,165 while generating $116,172.

Each fund benefits from having healthy reserves, compensating for expenses.

The council also moved to appoint four members to the Lathrop Park Board, with each serving a three-year term. The members are Travis Henry, Kale Spidle, Kelly Groh and Stormi Kammer.

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or guard will present the colors and the national anthem will be played. Kids will ride from the park to Center Street and then back to the park. Family and friends can line up along downtown Oak Street. Streets will be blocked off during this time.

Though Gower doesn’t have a local fireworks show, that doesn’t mean the town won’t be rocking that week-

end, as the annual Gower Days Festival will be taking over Gower City Park from Friday, July 7, through Sunday, July 9. Get ready for three, fun-filled days of games, music, food, carnival rides, contests, inflatables, the Saturday parade and so much more! For the full schedule of events, be sure to visit the Gower Days Festival page on Facebook.

Missouris Shoal Chapter of DAR Meeting

The Missouris Shoal Chapter of DAR held its monthly meeting on June 13 at the First Christian Church in Lathrop. Sharon Martin and Anne Wolfe were the hostesses for the meeting.

Before the meeting was opened, the group held a moment of silence for departed DAR member Elanor Best (McMahill), Anne’s sister. The Smithville American Legion Post 58 Color Guard were guests for the meeting and presented the colors. Tom Peca presented the program for the day, which was understanding the duties of the color guard, which included being the “eyes and ears” on the front line.

Reports and messages were given before entering the business meeting at 2:15 p.m. Members in attendance included Regent Carmen Stoneking, Vice Regent and Chaplain Lana Wright, Recording Secretary Kay Peca, Corresponding Secretary Judy Wright, Treasurer Margaret Stevens, Janice Ainsworth, Kay Leiby, Sharon Martin and Anne Wolfe. Minutes were approved, the treasurer’s report was given and bills were paid.

Unfinished business: Regent

Stoneking asked if anyone was attending the commemorative Boston Tea Party on July 9; The Clinton County Historical Society has agreed to accept the chapter’s scrapbooks; Lana reported that the bingo event at the nursing home was well received; Re-

gent Stoneking read a “thank you” note from Valor Ranch for the donation of hamburger buns for their golf tournament fundraiser.

New business: Lana would like to find a way to recognize the nurses at Oakridge Nursing Home during the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the DAR Hospital Corps; Kay Peca suggested starting an annual ceremony at the cemeteries of departed DAR sisters, talked about the possibility of a handicapped veteran in Plattsburg needing help monthly with housecleaning, and asked that Cecil Leiby be kept in everyone’s prayers; There will be a summer planning meeting for the executive board on July 11 at 1 p.m.

Announcements: The DAR Magazine has announced that this chapter has received Silver Level status and if anyone attends Nationals, they will have a special ribbon to wear; State Regent Renee Pace has announced that the state treasurer has resigned; the state librarian has asked for donations of genealogical or historic books to the MSSDAR library. The next meeting will be Sept. 12, 1 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Lathrop.

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A Lake on Fire

by brett adkison leader editor

Once again, Lake Arrowhead is in the news because of its unsavory element. And each time there’s a shooting or drug bust at Clinton County’s Favorite Summer Getaway (trademark pending), it’s another crime stat attributed to rural Lathrop. Even in our own sheriff’s report, many of the calls that are associated with Lathrop actually come out of the backwoods tangle just to the south.

So, to fix the accounting issue, I’m hereby proposing that Lake Arrowhead receive its own ZIP code and post office. All we need is a number (420187 is one digit too long) and some start-up funding. How much could it take, really? We’d need an armored humvee, a helmet and a bulletproof vest for the mail carrier. A prefabricated shed would work fine for the post office. The biggest concern there is the security system – the last thing we need is one of the resident scientists to break in and set up their chemistry set.

We have a stellar candidate for postmaster – Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Russian mercenary boss of the Wagner Group who pulled the plug on their short-lived march on Moscow this past weekend. Word is, he’s a free agent and looking to get as far from the Kremlin as he can manage. He has to get off work early each day, though; he’s not much for finishing the job.

Joking aside, each time one of these incidents happen at Lake Arrowhead, I remind myself there are good people who live there, who have invested their time and money into buying or building homes there. Families are being torn apart from the crimes happening, and for many of us, out of sight is out of mind. As long as it happens over that hill and behind the guard shack, we don’t care that it’s happening.

Until it lands on our proverbial door step.

There have been so many answerless questions about the lake’s operations, covenants, legal status and more over the years. Nonetheless, it’s floated on like a failed state for decades now. County officials, including the sheriff’s department, have renewed their attempts to serve the community and rein it in. Change won’t come easily or quickly, but with any luck, it’s now on its way to Lake Arrowhead.

OPINIONS

WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD

Ready to see Hartzell’s skyrockets in flight

by steve tinnen leader publisher emeritus

You know you’re growin’ older when... You understand that a conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking.

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Jim Hartzell, aka ‘Rocketman,” aka “Crazy Jimmy,” throughout his life was a man on a mission. After his graduation from Plattsburg High School in 1968, he enlisted in the Marine Corp, where he graduated as a private first-class in San Deigo, October 1969. Afterwards, he received four weeks combat training and was recognized for his outstanding performance. After two tours of duty in Vietnam, he returned home riding his motorcycle from California to Plattsburg to assist his father, ‘Duck’ Hartzell, in their construction business.

Whether it was creating another masterpiece with his hands on a construction site, or working the fireworks stand to fund his first-class Fourth of July fireworks display, Jim Hartzell put his heart and soul into the task at hand.

For over 40 years, he worked to fund, organize, produce, and physically light the fireworks for Fourth of July Fireworks shows for the enjoyment of the residents of Plattsburg and those in surrounding towns who came to watch the outstanding displays at

Perkins Park in Plattsburg.

His legacy of launching powerful, eardrum-rattling aerial bombs, along with colorful, eye-pleasing fireworks, was admired in his hometown. Admirers came in droves to enjoy another fantastic Fourth of July display or celebrate a community festival.

Jim lost his battle with cancer Sunday, October 23, 2016, succumbing after treatments that began almost a year before. That battle may have ended his life here on Earth, but the family tradition of Fourth of July Fireworks in Perkins Park, Plattsburg, USA continues. This year on Tuesday, July 4, Jim’s sons, Justin and Jeremy, will once again put that “Rocketman,” “Crazy Jimmy” touch on the fireworks show.

“My brother Jeremy and I learned a lot over the years from Dad, and this year will put that knowledge to use so we can make this year’s show even bigger,” Justin said. “We have been fortunate to have fantastic community support, which allows us to make this show bigger and better than most any around.”

He credits the police department for helping assist in the event before and after the show, the DJ’s who provide the musical background, and everyone on the Crazy Jimmy Fireworks Crew for keeping the show moving forward.

That crew includes his wife, Kami, and daughters, Taylor and Tori (Hartzell) Brock, who will have worked at the fireworks stand for days to help fund the fireworks show.

This year will mark the 46th anniversary of the Hartzell’s fireworks display. It’s once again the time for us Rocketeers, to dig deep into our pockets. That’s the best way to honor the memory of their father and celebrate our freedom once again on the Fourth of July, ‘Rocketman” style.

Semper Fi.

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Trivia question: Every July 4th, what food is most commonly consumed? A. Hamburgers; B. Ice Cream; C. Hot Dogs; D. BBQ ribs. Answer nearby.

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Some thoughtful smiles…

• If at first you don’t succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.

• Experience is something you don’t get until just after you need it.

• Everyone has a photographic memory; some just don’t have film.

• If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is not for you. (Trivia answer C. Hot Dogs. Every year, 150,000,000 hot dogs are consumed in the United States on the Fourth of July. That’s enough

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to stretch from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles five times – and still have a few hot dogs left over. A third of all hot dogs produced in the United States come from Iowa).

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Food for thought: “We shall go wild with fireworks... and they will plunge into the sky and shatter the darkness.” Natsuki Takaya (born July 7, 1973) is a Japanese manga artist best known for creating the series Fruits Basket. Takaya was born and raised in Tokyo, where she made her debut as a manga artist in 1992.

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

late Rocketman, Crazy Jim Hartzell

What happened to accountability and consequences

Are rules made to be broken?

Crooks think so. Society should abide by natural law, common law, God’s law, appropriate manmade law (a constitution), and social law. These days, many actions have no consequences. Breaking the rule of law has no accountability. Justice is mundane and foreign to many. Deception and lies are commonplace. Judges and lawyers are driven by the wind.

No wonder the framers of our country had doubts how people and leadership would perform.

With their wisdom, they devised the balance of powers; legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Reinforcements are the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights and Amendments. They devised a Republic with

Democratic underpinnings.

Ideologies creep in - socialism, communism, marxism, totalitarianism, racism and more -isms. Out two-party system sometimes masquerades the left wing versus the right wing objectives. Proper voting and voices are imperative. Overreach by federal or state must be eliminated . Our real stance should be that “We the People” should rule.

Parental control and the family unit is the basis of a society and its recognition is paramount. Corporations and institutions must do their part. Fairness by management and workers benefits everyone.

But circumstances arise where these interrelationships get mangled. Administration gets out of control. Our current government

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is guilty. Accountability and consequences must be the new focus. Congressional oversight and remedial action must take place.

John Durham just implicated the originators of the Russia hoax. These bad people had a meeting to undermine Trump. Included was H. Clinton, B. Obama, J. Drennon (CIA Chief), J. Clapper (Director of Intelligence) and other weasels. Other perpetrators of the hoax were P. Strzok, C. Steel, Adam Schiff, and J. Comey. How many will be jailed? Where are the implications of H. Biden’s famous laptop? Justice means nothing to left-wing Democrats.

FBI employees courageously became whistleblowers. Steve White and another member told FBI’s hierarchy of internal prob-

lems. Both are deprived of pay and positions. Lately, three more whistleblowers did their duty. Now they’re in limbo. A recent discovery showed the FBI illegally monitored 280,000 citizens for no good reason.

Malfeasance is evident in most D.C. agencies. The FBI needs radical reform. They have weaponized undeserving citizens. Marjorie Taylor Green has articles of impeachment for Cris Wray and his henchman and bad act (drenched) Biden. Let’s include a few more; A. Mayorkas, M. Garland, and W. Burns (CIA). Looks like the stockade must be enlarged to hold all the lawbreakers.

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Keith “Grumpy” Felts

Keith “Grumpy” Felts, 72, Plattsburg, Mo., passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at his home.

He was born August 18, 1950, in Kansas City, Mo., to Ervin Earl and Stella Juanita (Reynolds) Felts.

Grumpy married Mary Ann Binsbacher on April 25, 1987. She survives of the home.

A member of the United Steel Workers Union, Grumpy worked for Armco Steel for 21 years.

Grumpy loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Independence Racing Club, National and Missouri Racing Pigeon Association, and Missouri Trappers Association. He also raised rabbits and finches, as well as ran a bait shop. His primary interest was cabinet making and woodworking.

He served his country in the U.S. Army and also served his community as a three-term member of the Clinton County R-III School Board.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Shane Matthew Felts; and two brothers, Kerry Felts and Kenneth Felts.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Mary Ann; three sons, Myron Allen Felts

and Brandon Ray Felts, both of the home, and Reginald Delano Felts of Pensacola, Florida; two grandsons, Zackary and Joey Felts; brother, Kevin Felts (Joyce) of Kansas City, Mo.; sister, Mitzi Currivan; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Farewell Services, 1 p.m., Monday, June 26, Bailey and Cox Family Funeral Service. Interment: Mount Washington Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Plattsburg Senior Center or the Missouri Trappers Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.baileycox.com.

LOCAL EXTENSION

Beef farm tour in July

Whether you’re just getting started raising beef cattle or you have been doing it for generations, there’s always something to learn. The Clinton County University of Missouri Extension Council is sponsoring a farm tour at a small beef operation near Plattsburg at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 13.

Leading the tour will be Extension Beef Specialist Jim Humphrey. He and farmer Corey Wilkin-

son will examine the farm’s features, including watering systems, cattle handling facilities and pastures. They will discuss the decisions that led to the farm’s configuration and weigh possible alternatives.

Following the tour, Extension Field Specialist in Agricultural Business Denise Ferguson will discuss business aspects of running a profitable small farm.

The event is free to the public but registration is requested. To register and get directions to the farm, go to: https://extension.missouri.edu/events/ clinton-county-smallfarm-day. Or call 816933-2138.

It’s Vacation Bible School time at Plattsburg First Baptist Church (501 W. Broadway). Kids ages four through sixth grade, please join us for Twists & Turns, July 10 through July 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information and to register, visit the church website at www.fbcplattsburg.com or call the office at (816) 539-2510.

a $750 grant from WGU Missouri to fund purchases in her classrom.

Ellis teacher receives grant from WGU

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ah Jones, a fourth and fifth grade teacher at Ellis Elementary School in Plattsburg, has received a $750 grant through WGU Missouri’s “Fund My Classroom” initiative. The funds will be used to purchase books for her classroom library. Jones learned she was selected for the grant on May 9 when she was surprised with a check presentation at her school.

A classroom library is an essential component of any elementary school classroom. It provides students with access to books that match their reading levels and interests, which can help foster a love of reading. With the grant funds from WGU, Jones will be able to add books to her classroom library that will be of interest to her students. As students select books that interest them, they will be more motivated to read and improve their literacy skills. This project has the potential to make a lasting impact on their education and their love of reading.

The innovative classroom project is one of 44 across Missouri chosen by WGU Missouri to receive funding. The nonprofit, fully online university issued a

call in early March for K-12 teachers across the state to nominate proposed classroom projects by April 14 for the opportunity to receive full or partial funding through its “Fund My Classroom” initiative. Jones’s proposal is one of nearly 200 nominations received statewide. Most grants were awarded during Teacher Appreciation Week, which ran from May 8-12.

“This is the fifth consecutive year we have been able to offer grant funding to deserving teachers across the state through our ‘Fund My Classroom’ initiative, and we were so moved by all the nominations we received,” said Jessica Denham, Regional Director of WGU Missouri. “While we aren’t able to support all the projects that were nominated, we are excited to award funding to dozens of teachers who have come up with unique and innovative ways to improve their classrooms in order to promote learning and provide an enriching experience for their students.”

To learn more about the “Fund My Classroom” initiative and the work WGU Missouri is doing to help teachers advance their careers, visit missouri.wgu.edu.

Events at the Edgerton Library this month

These are the upcoming programs for the Edgerton Branch of Mid-Continent Public Library:

• MOVIE TIME: The Secret Life of Pets

Thursday, July 6, 4 p.m.

From classics to (relatively) new releases, come watch a movie. All ages.

Edgerton Branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 404 Frank St., Edgerton, Mo., Register at: mymcpl.org/events

•Making Friends with Reading Rita

Friday, July 7, 10:30 a.m. Join Reading Rita and see how anyone can be F.R.I.E.N.D.S. with others. She will show that we may all be different, but we all still learn what it takes to be a good friend. Ages four and up. Edgerton Branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 404 Frank St., Edgerton, Mo.Register at: mymcpl.org/events

Sarah Jones, with fellow members of the educational team at Ellis Elementary in Plattsburg, received

2023 Missouri Class 3, District 15 Champions

2023 Missouri Class 3 State Quarterfinalists

Mules win first district championship in program history

Before the Lathrop baseball team could make history and win the first district title in the program’s quarter-century existence, the Mules had to learn the hard lessons that come with losing.

With just three seniors and several underclassmen contributors, Lathrop suffered a pair of considerable losing streaks. At the end of March and the beginning of April, the Mules dropped eight out of nine games. They bounced back by winning four of their next five, but that was followed by a six-game losing streak to end the regular season.

But the lessons were everywhere; a one-run loss to Tri-County, a three-run loss to Lawson, a one-run loss to North Platte. A six-run win over East Buchanan, a fiverun win against West Platte. Victories against Maysville and Mid-Buchanan.

When the Mules entered postseason play, they had a losing record of 8-15 and were seeded fourth out of five teams. However, a closer inspection may have shown their true nature – a battle-tested squad poised to break out.

“We took those shots and still came together,” said Lathrop head coach Joe Dutcher. “For this group to be the first to put numbers on the banner under district champions and sectional

champions is very special. When they come back and bring their children back, they will get to tell them the stories and the memories that were made during the 2023 season. I’m very proud of this group and can’t wait to see what else this group can do.”

The Mules won threestraight district games – including a 5-1 victory against state-ranked Lawson (19-6) in the semifinals, and a 2-1 win against East Buchanan (19-5) in the title game – to win the Class 3, District 15 championship.

That was followed by a 10-6 win against Tri-County (15-2) in the Class 3 State Sectionals, earning Lathrop a spot in the state quarterfinals – the last eight teams competing for a Missouri Class 3 state championship. Though the season came to an end with a loss to Barstow (23-8) in the quarters, it was a remarkable run.

“It really was a fun time,” Dutcher said. “This group of seniors has been so close the last few years and it was a great way to cap off a career that was ushered in with COVID. But we have been to three-straight district championship games and the boys really wanted to be the ones to bring home the school’s first ever district title in baseball.”

Though Lathrop had just three seniors, they proved vital, as each contributed to the team’s run to the champion-

ship. That includes Carson Carver (infielder/pitcher), Brendan Fine (outfielder/ pitcher) and Ethan Noll (infielder/pitcher).

“Brendan gave us a sense of calm and leadership,” Dutcher said. “Knowing he was in the outfield really helped our pitchers have confidence in pitching to contact. Carson has always been our teams’ Swiss Army Knife. I believe defensively Carson could have played anywhere we needed him to and he was willing to do whatever we needed. And Ethan always had the potential to drive the ball

offensively and he chose the best time to have his first home run of his high school career. He came through for us in a huge way. It really did spark our comeback versus Tri-County. Each of them played vital roles during that stretch for sure.”

Dutcher also credited Fine for being a stabilizer for the team. The senior started the season injured, and when he returned, he solidified both the batting line-up and the outfield.

“Once he was able to get his timing back offensively, his confidence came back,” Dutcher said. “You could tell

his foot was bothering him all season. Knowing what he was going through, it gave his teammates strength that they could play through whatever aches they had. His return helped us out mentally.”

Junior Keaton Coots also gave the team some experienced steadiness in the outfield, but much of Lathrop’s success hinged on the team’s underclassmen. That was especially true on the mound, where sophomores Grady Miller and Dylan Smith helped spearhead the rotation. Fellow sophomores Mason Mudd (outfield),

Max Gagnon (outfield), Griffin Schrunk (infield), Cole Chapman (infield) and others formed the core of the team – a scary proposition for opponents who will see this squad for two more years.

“We knew we were going to have growing pains this season and that’s exactly what we went through,” Dutcher said. “And we did grow as we went through those lessons. They learned what it takes to be successful. Expectations are always high for our program and this just shows we can do it.”

The 2023 Lathrop Mules baseball team. First Row: Ava Rhodes, Audrey Davis, Bre Paul, Brendan Fine, Ethan Noll, Carson Carver, Chloe Chapman, Ayla Carver. Second Row: Griffin Schrunk, Arlie Hall, JD Summers, Keelan Logan, Mason Mudd, Wade Whitlow, Beau McAdams, Nathan Arthur, Max Gagnon. Third Row: Hunter Anderson, Tucker Henry, Rylen Douglas, Ray Webb, Denton Keel, Ace Lanning, Brennen Stark, Jacob Clark. Fourth Row: Elijah Canaday, Gabe Watkins, Cole Chapman, Grady Miller, Dylan Smith, Keaton Coots, Shane Dodd. Last Row: Coach Tysdahl, Coach, Vochatzer, Peyton Ratliff, Trey Bisby, Collin Moss, Brayden Pritchett, Coach Carter, Coach Dutcher.

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CLUTS TAMMY 1977 SW US HIGHWAY 169 GOWER

COBLE DALE 2732 NE BROCKWOOD ROAD LATHROP

COLE CALEB 601 MARK ST LATHROP

COLE GABRIELLE 210 N REDBIRD LN PLATTSBURG

COLHOUR MYRNA 1535 NE PULLIAM RD LATHROP

COLLINS ALLEN 90 N HWY 169 GOWER

COMMUNITY AMERICA CU 8072 NE KORNEMAN RD CAMERON

COURTER BARBARA J 4352 SW 220TH ST PLATTSBURG

COURTER DEVIN E 4352 SW 220TH ST PLATTSBURG

COUSINS JEFFERY 809 WOLF DR LATHROP

COVENTRY ONE 107 LISA AVE LATHROP

CRAWFORD ANDREA 7957 NW HIGHWAY U GOWER

CROUCH MITCHELL 4479 NE ESTEP RD TURNEY

CRUICKSHANK ASHLEY 615 W CORNHILL ST CAMERON

CRUICKSHANK JOSHUA 615 W CORNHILL ST CAMERON

DANIEL JENNIFER D 604 W BROADWAY ST PLATTSBURG

DAVENPORT RYAN 1302 E GRAND AVE

COOL MARTHA E 400 PLATTSBURG ST LATHROP

DYE

ST CAMERON

ETHINGTOM CHRISTINA L 5991 SE SUMMITT RD CAMERON

ETHINGTON AUSTIN 5991 SE SUMMITT RD CAMERON

ETHINGTON CHRISTINA 5991 SE SUMMITT RD CAMERON

EVANS JAMES 197 A SE 216TH ST

FARRIS PATRICIA 705 EDWARD AV GOWER

FAULKNER KENNETH E 506 WHITCOMB ST LATHROP

FENN SYLVIA M 605 S CHESTNUT ST CAMERON

FINTON JOHN 11078 CARRIAGE LN CAMERON

FIQUET ERIC B 1202 E 2ND STREET TER CAMERON

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD PO BOX 243 CAMERON

FISCHER CHRISTIAN 7277 KAREN RD TRIMBLE

FISCHER THELMA 7277 KAREN RD TRIMBLE

FLANAGAN KALEB R 5885 NW FREEMAN RD PLATTSBURG

FLANERY CARLA L 104 BUSH ST PLATTSBURG

FLANERY RICHARD A 104 BUSH ST PLATTSBURG

FLETCHER DEBRA

GAONA JOANNA 101 FIELD STREET

GAONA JOANNA L 308 N 2ND ST

GARCIA SAVALA ANGELIA M 603 E CONCORD DR PLATTSBURG

GARGES RUTH 204 BENJAMIN DR CAMERON

GASSMAN JEAN T 308 S 8TH ST PLATTSBURG

GAULDING STEVEN L 612 S PINE ST CAMERON

GENSON DONALD 406 N HIGHWAY Y APT 2 PLATTSBURG

GERBER BRITTNEY 9217 NE COUNTRY HILL PKWY CAMERON

GIBSON JUDITH 906 N CHESTNUT CAMERON

GILLILAND CHRISTIAN 210 E THIRD 1/2 #2 CAMERON

GLASS IDA 922 E GRAND AVE TRLR 2 CAMERON

GOLL GREGORY 622 N MAIN ST CAMERON

GOODSELL WESTLEY K 501 SANTA FE DR GOWER

GOODWIN DAVID 1301 SAM DEN CIRCLE CAMERON

GORHAM BETTY R PO BOX 18 TURNEY

GRAHAM DEANA D 5622 SE PAWNEE DR LATHROP

GREEN JUDITH A 115 SOUTH ST APT 9 LATHROP

GRIFFIN BRANDON 204 W WALNUT ST PLATTSBURG

GRIMSON PEST CONTROL INC 1110 S WALNUT ST

GUNN JON PO BOX 551

GUTHRIE JEREMY LEE 806 WOLF DR

HAAVISTO DONALD 10433 NW TIMBER ROG

HADLEY LARRY JR 12400 SE US HIGHWAY 169

HAINEY CARA 324 W 4TH ST

HAKES AMBER 1015 N PINE ST

HALE CLAY 105 S MULBERRY ST

HALL SHANNON

HART RAELEY 9363 NE SHOAL CREEK RD CAMERON

HARTZELL CALEB 123 HONDO ST LATHROP

HEARD LINDA 613 W CLAY AVE PLATTSBURG

HEARN GAIL L 10752 NE PACKARD LN CAMERON

HEAVILAND KIM D 4211 SE HIGHWAY 69 LATHROP

HELDENBRAND RACHELL L 115 SOUTH ST APT 8 LATHROP

HELLER SARAH M 1427 SW COUNTY LINE RD GOWER

HERO OUTFITTERS LLC 96 B NORTH STREET LATHROP

HESS FAYE 1515 SW 240TH ST PLATTSBURG

HESS FAYE ESTATE 1515 SW 240TH ST PLATTSBURG

HILL KELSEY E 6300 SE ROCKWOOD CREEK RD LOT CAMERON

HISEY MERLENEA 402 S THIRD ST GOWER

HOCKMAN DEBBIE PO BOX 690 UNIT 101 CAMERON

HON MATTHEW 604 LOCUST ST LATHROP

HOOVER EDWARD L 412 S 4 ST GOWER

HORN HEATHER 205 E 14TH ST CAMERON

HORNER FRANK 4984 SE TOWER RIDGE RD LATHROP

HOUSH CLARENCE R JR. 4275 SW 220TH ST PLATTSBURG

HOUSTN KERRI P PO BOX 84 TRIMBLE

HOWARD II GARY DEAN 905 ENSIGN TRCE A CAMERON

HUBBARD AMANDA J 711 N ORANGE ST CAMERON

HUBER CATELYN O PO BOX 141 CAMERON

HUFF KAILEY 5250 SE HOPI DR LATHROP

HUFFMAN MACKENZIE L 607 N LATHROP STREET CAMERON

HULLINGER TASHA 10546 NE A HWY CAMERON

HURT RHONDA 9770 NE 336TH ST CAMERON

HUSER VETERINARY SERVICE 712 W LOCUST ST PLATTSBURG

INGERSOLL MARY J 504 HILLCREST DR APT A CAMERON

IRWIN TERESA 10318 NW OLD 36 HIGHWAY CAMERON

J STEPHAN ERICKSON 7912 NE 330TH ST CAMERON

JAVAUX JAMES 3595 NE DIXON RD TURNEY

JENKINS TAMMY 10740 NW COLLEGE DR CAMERON

JOHNSON BRET A 6100 SE HWY EE LOT 71 CAMERON

JOHNSON CAMILLE 308 MAPLE LATHROP

JOHNSON FAITH M 6100 SE HWY EE LOT 71 CAMERON

JOHNSON KRISTINA JO PLATTSBURG

JOHNSTON AMBER B 125 E 8TH ST CAMERON

JOHNSTON CRAIG W 125 E 8TH ST CAMERON

JOHNSTON DANA 716 S. WALNUT CAMERON

JONES CYNTHIA 6204 SW WALNUT CV TRIMBLE

JONES DONNIE 6204 SW WALNUT CV TRIMBLE

JONES ERIC CHRISTOPHE 112 CARTER DR PLATTSBURG

JONES JOE 6045 NE JONES RD CAMERON

K HEATHER 4041 SE HIGHWAY 33 LATHROP

KANAN MARK D 253 E HIGHWAY 116 PLATTSBURG

KEARNS MAGGIE 1020 W 4TH CAMERON

KEARNS TRAVIS 1020 W 4TH ST CAMERON

KELLERSTRASS CONNOR S 525 S CHESTNUT ST CAMERON

KELLERSTRASS DANIEL S 525 S CHESTNUT ST CAMERON

KELLERSTRASS KELLY A 525 S CHESTNUT ST CAMERON

KELLEY ROBERT E 507 RAILROAD ST PLATTSBURG

KELLY 4572 SE STATE RT EE CAMERON

KELLY SHIRLEY M 923 W 2ND ST CAMERON

KENADY VICKIE 606 W BROADWAY ST APT/SUITE# C PLATTSBURG

KENYON KEITH M 1111 EUCLID AVE CAMERON

KINKEAD APRIL 9226 SW CROOKED DR LATHROP

KINKEAD COLLIN 9226 SW CROOKED DR LATHROP

KIRKWOOD KODI 605 VALLEY ST APT. 2 LATHROP

KLAUSMAN DONNA L 311 NW 296TH ST PLATTSBURG

KLEINEDLER RUTH 608 VALLEY ST LATHROP

KLINE ANGELICA JOHANA CAMERON

KNAPP RONALD L 8925 SW LAKE DR LATHROP

KORNEMAN LARRY C 11426 NE PACKARD LN CAMERON

KORNEMAN SHERIE 7589 NE 324TH ST CAMERON

KRAMER BRENT PO BOX 474 LATHROP

KUHN DANIEL J 908 RICHMOND ST PLATTSBURG

KUHN ERIN L 908 RICHMOND ST PLATTSBURG

KWIK ZONE 101 WHITNEY AVE GOWER

L RAMONA 320 LITTLE BRICK ST UNIT 115 CAMERON

LAMBRIGHT KATHRYN RM 23 CAMERON

LAMP DONNA 716 N MAIN ST APT 15 PLATTSBURG

LANGFORD CALVIN ORA JR 1010 W PRAIRIE ST CAMERON

LASHER JAMES D 906 ROSEWOOD DR CAMERON

LAWS LUCAS 2571 SW HOLIDAY HARBOR CR PLATTSBURG

LEACH EVELYN 1403 N HOWENSTEIN AVE CAMERON

LEAZENBY VALERIE 11650 NE WOODRIDGE LN CAMERON

LILLARD TIMOTHY D 504 NORTHLAND DR APT B CAMERON

LINDER CHARLOTTE A 197 SE HAMBY LN PLATTSBURG

LJUSHKA ISEN 502 SHORT AVE APT A CAMERON

LONG ADRIENNE 623 N NETTLETON ST CAMERON

LOWRY JAMES B 10542 NE OLD 36 HWY CAMERON

LYKINS SHANNON 9363 NE SHOAL CREEK RD CAMERON

M RAYMOND WHITAKER TRUST 302 LITTLE BRICK ST APT 6 CAMERON

MA KRUPA HOSPITALITY LLC 501 NORTHLAND DR CAMERON

MACCABI SHLOMO 808 N HARRIS ST CAMERON

MACE KYLA M 1004 NORTH HARRIS APT 4 CAMERON

MANN GLENN 12640 SE MT MORIAH RD GOWER

MANTLO MELODY 333 GREGORY DR GOWER

MAPLES JEFF 107 LISA AVE LATHROP

MARK C THOMAS 5982 SW HICKORY RIDGE TRIMBLE

MARTIN ALYSSA 112 ELM STREET LATHROP

MARTIN JAMES 810 S WALNUT ST CAMERON

MARTIN RACHEL 810 S WALNUT ST CAMERON

MAY ROSALYN L 402 TRUMAN RD PLATTSBURG

MC BURNEY JACK A CO TOM EVANS PO BOX 126 PLATTSBURG

MCDANNOLD WILLIAM 115 E EVERGREEN ST CAMERON

MCDOWELL KATELYN 1008 SW TOWN AND COUNTRY LN PLATTSBURG

MCELHINNEY ROBERTA PO BOX 243 LATHROP

MCINTOSH JANINE 503 CAPE COD RD TRIMBLE

MCKEE DEBORAH A 23 SE 228TH ST PLATTSBURG

MCKEE TONY L 23 SE 228TH ST PLATTSBURG

MCKOWN JEREMY 4675 SOUTHWEST J HIGHWAY TRIMBLE

MCQUITTY DON PO BOX 37 CAMERON

MEEKS HAZEL M 512 DOLINGER CT TRIMBLE

MEWBOURNE JANICE K 208 N ST GOWER

MICK GERALD 4901 SE MOHAWK DR

MILLSAP ADREY 1409 E PENCE ROAD CAMERON

MILLSAP PAINTING ANDDRYWALL 9539 N 264TH ST LATHROP

MINSON LINDSEY J 13175 STATE ROUTE H GOWER

MITCHELL COURTNEY 404 PATRICIA ST PLATTSBURG

MITCHELL MELINDA S 608 N ELM ST CAMERON

MOHAMED BUSHEER 101 E THIRD 1/2 #1 CAMERON

MONTGOMERY KON ECK STACY 7908 NE JONES RD CAMERON

MOORE CHARLES M 6750 SE HARRIS RD CAMERON

MOORE DEBRA 109 LISA AVE LATHROP

MOORE JACK 1111 EUCLID AVE MISSOURI VETERANS HOME CAMERON

MOORE TYLER B 2115 BLAND LANE GOWER

MORRIS WYATT W 1009 ENSIGN TRACE APT A CAMERON

MOSEL JUDY 407 NE VALANN AVE LATHROP

MOSES JAMES D 7803 W HIGHWAY 116 GOWER

MUDSTUD 123 RED BIRD LN PLATTSBURG

MULKEY RENE 9700 NW LOUISE DR CAMERON

MUNKERS JOHN 213 EAST ST LATHROP

MYERS LESLIE D GENERAL DELIVERY LATHROP

MYERS NATALIE 5446 SE MEADOW LN LATHROP

NAGLE PEGGY S 307 WESLEYAN TERR CAMERON

NASH TRACIE 9210 SW HIGHWAY 116 LATHROP

NICHOLS SARAH M PO BOX 212 CAMERON

NIDAY CHRISTOPHER 1109 WEST SOUTH STREET PLATTSBURG

NINAS JEREMIAH PO BOX 204 CAMERON

NOELLSCH SANDRA 418 EAST SEVENTH STREET CAMERON

NOLL NICOLE 204 GRANT ST TURNEY

NORRIS BETTY 1104 N ASHLAND DR APT 23 CAMERON

NORRIS CHARLES 105 W JEFFERSON TRIMBLE

NORTH COUNTRY FORD MERCURY INC 1119 E BRYAN RD CAMERON

NORTH RAMONA 404 W 8TH ST CAMERON

NORTON LAURA M 1368 296TH ST PLATTSBURG

NORTON RICHARD D 335 MATTHEWS LN GOWER

OCONNELL MARK T 224 W 5TH ST CAMERON

ODELL ELIZABETH 501 WEST MAPLE PLATTSBURG

OWEN SHIRLEY A PO BOX 138 GOWER

OWENS WILLIAM 604 CEDAR ST LATHROP

PARKINSON JOHNHENRY T 607 S WALNUT CAMERON

PARTAIN WENDY PO BOX 132 LATHROP

PARTCH MARGARET 19101 QUINN RD TRIMBLE

PARTCH SCOTT 19101 QUINN RD TRIMBLE

PATEK JANET 10170 NW LAST DR CAMERON

PAUL MICHELLE 4857 TOWNSHIP TRCE CAMERON

PEDEN STEPHANIE 7598 NE JONES RD CAMERON

PELAAR MATTHEW 308 S 4TH ST GOWER

PENA MARIPAT A PO BOX 474 LATHROP

PENDERLEITH JOHN 514 NORTHLAND DR APT 207 CAMERON

PENDLETON JACOB C 10294 NE WITT ROAD CAMERON

PETERSEN ROB 11800 NE STATION LANE CAMERON

PETTIBON LOIS 204 BRYAN ST GOWER

PETTIPIECE BRITTANY 604 VALLEY DR PLATTSBURG

PFOUTS ALEXANDER 232 KENNEDY DR GOWER

PLUMB ANGIE 518 S WALNUT CAMERON

PLUMMER JESSICA L 1007 ENSIGN TR #B CAMERON

POEHLER MATTHEW 12606 NE OCONNELL RD CAMERON

POINDEXTER BRIAN D 434 FREDERICK DR GOWER

POLAND ADAM 1013 ENSIGN TR APT B CAMERON

PORTER NICHOLAS E 123 MAPLE ST LATHROP

POTTER LETHA MILDRED PO BOX 658 CAMERON

POTTER LOREN A PO BOX 658 CAMERON

POTTER

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY!

CALL 816-539-2111

Classified Ad Rates

$10 for up to 25 word or less (advance payment required) $.60 per word afer 25

AGRICULTURE

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

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

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

Kingsville Livestock Auction. Located 45 miles SE of Kansas City, MO. On 58

RAGSDALE EDWARD E 104 HARRINGTON LN GOWER

RAWLINGS CHARLES D 414 E CONCORD DR PLATTSBURG

REDICK CYNTHIA P 304 W RILEY ST PLATTSBURG

REFFITT DAVIS 830 E 3RD ST CAMERON

RENSHAW RENYA C 1117 WESLEYAN CT CAMERON

RHOADES CORY A 609 W CORN HILL ST CAMERON

RHODES RAYMOND EARL 609 E PENCE RD CAMERON

RICHARDSON MICHAEL 702 N MEAD CAMERON

RIDDLE MARTITIA MARTITIA RIDDLE PLATTSBURG

RIFFLE DYLAN 601 CENTER ST LATHROP

423 N HARRIS CAMERON

SWEEM CODY 602 MAPLE ST LATHROP

SYPKENS CYNTHIA 2250 NE 288TH ST TURNEY

TALLEY DONALD 679 E 116 HWY LATHROP

TERRY JENNIFER 607 N LATHROP ST CAMERON

THOMAS BRUCE PO BOX 221 LATHROP

THOMAS JESSICA 14190 SE 145TH RD GOWER

THOMAS MICHAEL T 307 WESLEYAN TER CAMERON

THOMPSON JOEY 517 SOUTH WALNUT CAMERON

THOMPSON MATTHEW L 331 LINCOLN DR GOWER

TIBBETTS SHANNON M 8779 SW LAKE DR LATHROP

TINNEN FRANK 102 E MAPLE ST PLATTSBURG

TINNEN JERALD W 102 E MAPLE ST PLATTSBURG

TOBIN DARLA 210 S 3RD ST GOWER

TORRE KRIS 326 SE 222 ST PLATTSBURG

TORRES BRITTANY 602 WALNUT ST PLATTSBURG

TRACY DANIEL A 523 N MEAD ST CAMERON

TRACY PHOEBE 523 N MEAD ST CAMERON

TURNEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 CENTER ST TURNEY UNIVERSITY EXTENSION-CLINTON 207 N MAIN PO BOX 294 PLATTSBURG

VARDY MARY 1571 NW 296TH STREET PLATTSBURG

VARVEL TANNER W 603 W 4TH ST CAMERON

VAUPEL VELMA 709 TURNEY ST PLATTSBURG

WADE MARK 18504 FIGHTMASTER RD TRIMBLE

SANTEE

SEXTON

Hwy. East of Modern. 816.597.3331. www.kingsvillelivestock.com fwda

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

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

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

Osborn Livestock Auction located 7

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

FOR RENT

Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660-359-5647.

PUBLISHER’S NO-

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

erence, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.”

"We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis."

FOR SALE

$5.00 Bag Sale

July 1, 2023

8:00-2:00

Place Residence 2586 NE Independence Dr. Hamilton, MO 64640

Fill a Bag for $5.00 we supply the bag. If it doesn’t fit in a bag or isn’t otherwise marked it is $5.00

WADE NIKKI 7665 NW Y HWY PLATTSBURG

WADLEY CODY 105 S EAST ST CAMERON

WALKER CATELYN M 2605 SW HIGHWAY 169 TRIMBLE

WALKER NATALIE 1799 NW US HIGHWAY 169 GOWER

WALKER STEVE 11 LAKEVUE DR GOWER

WALKER TRAVIS 7505 SE GRIDLEY R CAMERON

WALLACE R B RR 1 CAMERON

WALLS LINDA K 101 N CEDAR ST APT 7 PLATTSBURG

WARD JEFF 124 LAKEVIEW DR PLATTSBURG

WEBB EDITH F 213 EAST ST LATHROP

WELSH CURTIS W 3520 NW HWY 69 CAMERON

WHITE ANGELES D 514 W CORN HILL ST CAMERON

WHITE RICHARD E 501 SANTA FE DR GOWER

WICKAM KEVIN A 309 N 1ST ST GOWER

WICKAM SASHA M 309 N 1ST ST GOWER

WIESE CHRISTINA 101 N CEDAR ST APT/SUITE# 11 PLATSBURG

WILHELM STACY J 218 S LOCUST ST CAMERON

WILKINSON TRUSTEN C 1181 NE WOODRIDGE LANE CAMERON

WILLIAMS DANNY D 9677 SE 232ND ST LATHROP

WILLIAMS KEVIN 1103 N WILLOWBROOK DR APT A CAMERON

WILLIAMS MICHAEL 416 WEST 3ND CAMERON

WILLIAMS RICHARD 703 CENTER ST UNIT 2 LATHROP

WILLIS SARAH 2100 SE 216TH ST LATHROP

WILSON JENNIFER 10009 HWY W TRIMBLE

WILSON LISA 1510 S OAK ST PLATTSBURG

WILSON ROBERTA M 3921 SE WEXFORD RD PLATTSBURG

WILT BENNIE C 209 RED BIRD ST PLATTSBURG

WOOD FREDDIE L 1111 SW SHAVER RD PLATTSBURG

WOODWARD JC 700 RILEY ST POB 241 PLATTSBURG

WRIGHT JASON 5822 NE 284TH STREET TURNEY

WURDACK OLIETA R PO BOX 525 CAMERON

YATES ALLEN D 2174 NW BUCK RD CAMERON

YOUNG DEBORAH C 111 PARK ST LATHROP

YUST KYLR CHARLES WESTERN MISSOURI CORR CENTER CAMERON

ZIEBER AMY M 611 N GROAT ST CAMERON

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

For Sale - Camper.

Excellent condition.

2012 Hideout LHS

185. Sleeps 6. Galt. $9,500. 515-771-4020

HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS

Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO.

New To Medicare or

Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian

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

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

* AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter.ShelterInsurance.com 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!

Puppies for SaleMorkies $450 and purebred Maltese $550. Ready to go. They are very healthy and have had shots and de-

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

wormed. 816-8531294 or 816-574-

2011

AKC Lab puppies. DOB 5/8/23. 1 silver, 4 charcoal. Dewclaws clipped, dewormed and vaccinated. Ready for pick up. NO SUNDAY CALLS. Sam Packnett. 660-2871654.

NOTICES

THE PEOPLE’S

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

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

Seeking Bids Grundy County Health Department is seeking bids for repair/replacement of damaged exterior brick and interior sheetrock. Contact Elizabeth Gibson at 1716 Lincoln, Trenton, MO 64683, 660/359-4196 for more information. Bids must be received by 4:00 pm, Friday, July, 14. We

All lands leased by Brandon Stevens 3-24

TURNEY

reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids. EOE

EMPLOYMENT

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

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

Laredo R-VII School is seeking applications for a bus driver for the 2023-24 school year. Please call the school at 660-286-2225 for information.

North Central Missouri College is seeking part-time, temporary, summer maintenance workers. Work includes mowing, trimming, landscaping, painting, and basic repairs. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for

PUBLIC NOTICES

Because The People Must Know

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

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

In Re: Laura J. Mitchell, A Single Woman

more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

SERVICES

JAMESPORT

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

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 Hoerrmann - Owner, 30 years experience – 660-953-0724.

Carquest Auto

Parts

T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268, tlautosupply.com

Monday-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12.

PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 660359-3699-shop, 660-359-2202home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 75’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates!

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

GOWER

Emmett O. Auxier Farm 10-23

LATHROP

David Adam 3-24

Kenneth Turner

Additional Areas Available: TRIMBLE CALL

5-24

(816) 539-2111

To be added to the No Hunting Directory

TRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Laura J. Mitchell, A Single Woman dated 02/29/2016, and recorded on 03/02/2016 Document 201600510 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Clinton County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 07/07/2023 at 3:00 PM at the West Front Door of the Clinton County Courthouse, 207 N. Main St. Plattsburg MO 64477, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: LOT TWO (2) IN CUMMINGS 3RD ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GOWER, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI.

Eastplains Corporation

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE

Published in the Clinton County Leader File #: MITLAAH2

First publication date 06/15/2023

(6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6/23)

ware Department • Gift Certificates and Delivery Available • Free Estimates. 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-6846404

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

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.

Willing Workers LLP - Do you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate...

660-973-5694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648

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

Acres, Weed Spray Included. Please Contact: Brady Sims 816-547-4991.

LOST/FOUND

Missing & Reward! 5 month old 25lb mixed retriever puppy, chipped and neutered. Missing since Sunday, June 18. His name is Ernie, also answers to Baby Baby Baby. He has a white face and legs, butterscotch body. Very shy. 660-794-2525

AGRICULTURE

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

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

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

FOR SALE

$5.00 Bag Sale

July 1, 2023

8:00-2:00

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A helping hand at the showgrounds

The Lathrop Antique Show drew plenty of visitors earlier this month, but when one attendee slipped on a rain-soaked ramp, Beckham Hisel Coursey wasted no time in chipping in. He found the materials to nail down grip strips on the ramp to the general store, ensuring that anyone else who wanted to enter could do so, no matter the rain. The young man showed great consideration and care for those around him, making him a bright spot in the community.

DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

Fishing day at Krug Park on July 10

St. Joseph, Mo. – Reel in some bluegills or a channel catfish and learn angling skills when the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) offers a free Fishing Day at Krug Park event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Krug Park Lagoon in St. Joseph. This event is a fine way to try out the sport of fishing with help from MDC instructors. MDC will provide all the neces-

sary fishing tackle and bait.

MDC instructors will have fishing rods and reels rigged up and ready to be used to go fishing in the lagoon, which is a scenic lake in Krug Park. Instructors will help newcomers learn how to bait hooks and cast with rods and reels. They will help participants learn how to handle the fish they catch. The lagoon is stocked with fish by MDC

High Road rocks the PAC

to provide people with close-to-home fishing opportunities.

This event is open to all ages. Participants are free to come and go during the fishing. Participants ages 16-64 must have a valid Missouri fishing permit. Registration is required. To register, visit https://short. mdc.mo.gov/4Pb.

Our Gratitude to Nancy Barnett for 42 Years of Service

On June 20th Nancy worked her final day at Larry’s One Stop after 15 years of service to that store. Prior to her time there, she served as the one and only manager for Circle A One Stop in Smithville, MO, under Larry Freeman’s ownership, for 27 years. Her loyalty and dedication to these two businesses year after year is so deeply appreciated.

As foster parents, Nancy and her husband, John, somehow managed to balance their passion for children in need and their jobs away from home very successfully.

Nancy, we wish you the best as you move on to life’s next chapter. May you enjoy good health, fulfillment, a little more sleep and meaningful good times with family and friends.

We are forever grateful for your time with us and the memories we have shared over the years.

Larry, Beverly, David and Carol Freeman

Friday night’s performance at the Performing Arts Center at Plattsburg High School by Sarah Davison and High Road was a homecoming of sorts with her mom’s Shoemaker roots planted solidly in Plattsburg. The Grammy nominated band played a full genre of their music from country to bluegrass, to gospel, to contemporary Christian. Her local connection comes because of her mother Kathleen (Shoemaker) Davison the daughter of Maurice and Betty Shoemaker of Plattsburg. Welcoming her that night was one of her biggest fans Dan S. O’Connor III, Plattsburg.

He first experienced Ms. Davison’s musical talents with her performance at her grandparents’ home in rural Plattsburg when she was only 5-6 years old.

The estimated crowd of 125-150 were treated to plenty of favorites, along with a piano and fiddle tune that showcased Sarah’s piano playing skills which garnered her awards in the rag time piano contests. Bandmate Ivy Phillips, Tennessee Grandmaster Fiddle Champion, jumped right in as the crowd enjoyed the sensational duet performance.

“We really appreciated all the folks who came out and spent their evening with

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us. Plattsburg holds a special place in our hearts, and we loved every minute of being there,” Ms. Davison said.

Even before their evening performance, High Road made time that afternoon to perform at the Oakridge of Plattsburg Healthcare and Rehab facility. Sarah’s great aunt Betty Shoemaker, 95, is a resident at the care facility.

The concert there was a warmup for the one and a hour show that evening. Afterwards, the band met with fans as they enjoyed selling memorabilia and DVDs. On Saturday it was back on the road.

Senior Center Menu

Monday, July 3

Spaghetti with meat sauce, lima beans, lettuce salad, chilled pears, garlic bread.

Tuesday, July 4

Closed for the Fourth of July

Wednesday, July 5 Ham casserole, broccoli, cauliflower, mandarin oranges, wheat bread.

Thursday, July 6 Salisbury steak, carrots, green beans, peaches, wheat bread.

Friday, July 7

Pork loin, mashed potatoes, creamed peas, assorted fruit, whole grain bread.

Monday, July 10

Beef hot god on a whole wheat bun, baked beans, potato wedges, relishes, chilled plums.

Tuesday, July 11

Tuna casserole, creamed peas, carrots, chilled apricots, wheat bread.

Wednesday, July 12

Roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit cocktail, July birthday cake.

Sarah Davison performs with her band, High Road, last Friday at PHS.