The Leader • 5-18-23

Bowers hired as next LES Principal

The Lathrop R-II School District has found its next elementary principal.

The Lathrop R-II Board of Education approved the hiring of Stephanie Bowers as the next

Pandemic comes to a close after three years

Though COVID-19’s official designation as a public health emergency has drawn to an end this month, the virus is expected to play a small-but-continual part in American life for some time to come.

COVID was especially difficult in Clinton County, which spent much of the pandemic (beginning in the winter months of 2020) as the deadliest county per capita in Missouri. Ultimately, Clinton County is closing out the pandemic era having suffered 120 deaths and 5,699 confirmed cases for a population of approximately 21,000 people.

New cases are likely to continue, but Clinton County Health Director Blair Shock said that those counts are tough to quantify now, as the availability of at-home testing increased as the pandemic progressed.

Shock said that, as health department officials transition away from emergency response and back to regular operations, there are some key points that people should

Lathrop Elementary School principal on Wednesday, May 10. She’ll begin with the 2023-2024 school year, replacing the outgoing Chauncey Rardon, who recently announced he’ll be taking a principal’s position in Kearney. Rardon has been the LES principal since

2003.

Bowers, the wife of LHS Principal Robert Bowers, has been teaching second grade at Lathrop since 2021. She said she’s thrilled and honored to be the next principal at LES.

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CROSSING THE STAGE

Three more to resign at LR-2

Lathrop schools continue to see high teacher turnover, school board approves new food services provider. || PAGE A6

Title time in Clinton County

All three local baseball teams will play for district championship, while track athletes punch tickets to state. || PAGE A7

Sheriff’s Report

Get a comprehensive look at what went on in law enforcement the previous week throughout Clinton County. || PAGE A3

Plattsburg High School said goodbye to its seniors on Sunday, May 14, with its annual graduation ceremonies at PHS. Lathrop and East Buchanan will both hold their graduations this Sunday, May 21. Be sure to check out The Leader’s annual commemorative graduation section covering all three schools on Thursday, June 1.

COMMUNITY

The inspirational Cory Wohlford passes at 60

A multitude of teammates, competitors, players past and present, friends and family gathered at Grace Community Church in Smithville on Tuesday to show their respect for Coach Cory Wohlford, who passed away on Wednesday, May 10, at his new town home in Smithville.

The identical twin son of the late Jon and Rebecca Wohlford of Trimble, Cory left a distinguished mark on the playing field as a youth and later as an assistant coach for 35 years for the Smithville Warriors. As remarkable as his achievements were on the playing field for Plattsburg High School and William Jewell College, it was the impact that he had

on the players he coached from his wheelchair that was recalled at this funeral service on Tuesday, May 16.

During the funeral service, his twin brother Chris spoke of them discussing some very important decisions that needed to be made. Cory was facing the end of his life, and plans for the funeral needed to be arranged. Chris recalled how

they needed to determine where to hold the services, since the Paradise Methodist Church would not be big enough.

“I told him his church in Paradise would not hold the crowd.

‘You are a pretty big deal,’” Chris said as he wiped away his tears.

A ‘pretty big deal’ was an understatement, as hundreds attend-

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by steve tinnen leader publisher

(Above, left to right) Plattsburg graduates Jazelle Bingham, Caidyn Bentz, Jenna Baumli and Gracie Arnold. (Left) 2023

Plattsburg Valedictorian Wyatt Moran receives his diploma. brett adkison | the leader

Gower City Council approves rezoning on Fourth Street

The Gower City Council approved a rezoning request from Danny Musser during its meeting Monday, May 8, at Gower City Hall. The request was to rezone a lot (located on Fourth Street just north of Whitney Street) from R-1 to R-2.

Mr. Musser said he plans to build a duplex for rental properties under Musser

Properties, LLC. The city’s planning and zoning board recommended approving the request, and the city council voted unanimously, 3-0, in its favor.

In other council business, during an update on the MoDOT sidewalk grant project, Mayor Ken Pike stated that the sidewalk plans are being drawn up and will be submitted to MoDOT for their approval.

The council also received an update on the Safe Streets for All Action Grant. The process has been started and city officials are waiting on the highway department for further information.

The council decided at this time not to pursue an opportunity to purchase four lots to the west of the city maintenance barn for a price of $20,000, since it did not appear that this property was

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“As a teacher, I was able to make a difference in the classroom, but I’m excited to make a difference on a much larger scale, impacting over 400 students in the building,” she said. “The amount of support I have already received from the staff and community has confirmed that this was the right move, both for myself and for our district.”

Bowers graduated from Green City High School in 1998 and then Graceland University (B.S. in elementary education) in 2002. She earned a masters in educational leadership from William Woods University in 2005 and a masters in educational technology from Webster University in 2008.

She taught third grade at Green City from 2002 to 2004 before teaching first grade (and one year of Title 1 reading) from 2004 to 2021. She then came to Lathrop R-II. She said she

feels lucky to have taught at Lathrop the past two years, gaining insight into the building’s needs and strengths.

“I believe change is a good thing and there is already a buzz of excitement in the building for next year,” she said. “We’ve started making plans to improve some of our existing programs and curriculum, as well as ideas for celebrating student success and increasing community involvement. Education is all about building relationships, so my focus for our entire building will be to forge strong relationships among the staff, students, and community.”

Though teaching couples are common, administrative couples are less so. Stephanie said she and Robert, her husband of 12 years, make a good team.

“My husband and I have always used each other as sounding boards when

it comes to ideas for school, so we are looking forward to being able to do that even more as administrators in the same district,” she said.

“Now, don’t get me wrong. There will definitely be some friendly competition, too, so he better be ready to bring his A-game!

She added that Robert has cultivated a strong culture at the high school and she hopes to have the same success at LES. She said she’s blessed to have his support, as well as that of the rest of the administrative team at Lathrop R-II. She and Robert have been married for 12 years and have five children: Lathrop graduates Alexandria and Jillian, Lawson graduates Wyatt and Ethan, and McKinlee, a junior at Lathrop. They have two grandsons, Brayden (four years old) and Koe (seven months old).

14th Annual Rotary Golf Tourney

Golfers in and around Plattsburg will be hitting the links on Friday, May 19, for the 14th Annual Plattsburg Rotary Golf Tournament.

Registration at the Plattsburg Country Club

will begin at noon that day and the event will tee off at 1 p.m. It’s a four-person scramble format and co-ed teams are welcome.

There are cash prizes in three flights with awards for longest drive, longest

vital for future services and the land would need to have fill added for future use.

The council approved a recommendation from Snider and Associates for the water line project and the city will need to work out the contract for the project.

The council chose to table a discussion on possible water and sewer rate increase until after they hold a work session for the budget for the

upcoming fiscal year. That workshop was held on Monday, May 15.

The city’s budget hearing will be held on Monday, June 12, at 6:45 p.m., just prior to the normal monthly council meeting.

Department reports were given by department heads with no significant issues reported. The council discussed the gazebo at Gower City Park, where repairs will have

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know.

“COVID-19 is not going away,” he said. “It will remain a part of our lives for the foreseeable future and continues to pose a risk to the health of people throughout the world. That risk has significantly diminished compared to when the virus first emerged. That said, about 200 Americans continue to die from COVID-19 weekly, and it is in our interest to take steps to reduce our risk, including being vaccinated. This is especially true for persons who are older or immunocompromised.”

As the public health emergency comes to its end, Shock said it’s hard to fully express his thoughts on the pandemic, which was,

at times, a contentious issue throughout the country. Shock said it would be easy to focus on the negative, but rather turned his attention to the positives that came from community cooperation.

“Our relationships with and among our educational institutions, volunteer organizations, and faith-based organizations within the county and region developed and blossomed due to our cooperative work during the pandemic,” Shock said. “While we had relationships with many of these organizations before the pandemic, those relationships are significantly more robust than they have been historically. These relationships have the potential to impact the coun-

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putt, closest to the hole and so much more. Complimentary lunch begins at noon. All proceeds from the event benefit the Plattsburg Rotary’s local scholarships and other community projects.

ed the visitation on Monday evening, standing in a long line outside the large church auditorium. Another large crowd came Tuesday to pay their respects, including members of the Smithville football team, who traveled by bus to attend the funeral wearing their green and white jerseys.

During his eulogy, Chris made sure to offer praise for everyone who had cared for his brother, especially over the past year. He thanked Cory’s girlfriend, Brenda Norton, who for the past 14 years had been by his side.

Chris shared stories of how they competed in multiple sports in their younger years.

“Most of our lives have revolved around sports, so it was a good thing our dad was a sports equipment salesman.”

This brought laughter from the crowd.

“We pitched to each other for hours as we grew up, and as I remember, Cory was not a very good umpire,” he recalled.

“We then would switch to basketball, where we played to 100 and that was before the three-point shot.”

He said that Cory picked out the songs, and a couple would not work. But they decided to begin with the Vince Gill song, “Go Rest High on That Moun-

to be done to the railings and slats, spindles will need to be replaced that have apparently been kicked or knocked out. However, no decision was made on how to accomplish or fund these repairs. The council adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m. The next scheduled council meeting (other than the work session) will be on June 12.

tain,” a song that Gill wrote when his brother died. That was followed by “In the Garden,” “Well Done,” and “I Can Only Imagine.”

Minister Jerry Middleton started the funeral by reading the obituary, and then sharing some of his thoughts about Cory, and his family’s relationship with the Wohlfords. He said that sports played an important role in their lives, and Cory and his coaching affected thousands of young men in

ty for years in the future positively, not just within the sphere of health, but for numerous other initiatives that will improve the quality of life in our communities.

“During the most challenging times, it was also refreshing to be reminded of why we choose to live in our rural communities. From neighbors ensuring that neighbors were taken care of while they were sick, to making sure that those who were ill with COVID were able to vote during elections, the breadth of work that people of all walks of life undertook to ensure that their friends, families, and communities were taken care of was and will forever be inspiring to me.”

a positive way.

“Cory was a giant in that field,” Middleton said. “As a coach and mentor.” Paradise Methodist Church Pastor Rob Ernest closed the services. He recalled how he and Cory talked about sports and faith, as well. Pastor Ernest said that Cory had fought the good fight, and had crossed home plate many times, crossed the goal line and had finished the race, breaking the tape in record fashion.

Chris Wohlford speaks Tuesday about the life his brother, Cory, who passed on May 10. brett adkison the leader

Wohlford,

Clinton County Sheriff’s Department’s Weekly Activity Report

Friday, May 5

5:38 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

5:39 a.m.: Medical call on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

7:30 a.m.: Animal call on C Highway in Plattsburg.

7:34 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

8:15 a.m.: Animal call on NW Reservoir Road in Plattsburg.

9:20 a.m.: Medical call on Cummings in Gower.

12:19 p.m.: Medical call on Nation Road in Holt.

2:14 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Gower.

2:57 p.m.: fire (controlled burn) on Wexford Road.

3:01 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.

3:26 p.m.: Medical call on NE 288th Street in Turney.

4:21 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Gower.

9:09 p.m.: Medical call on SW 223rd in Trimble.

10:33 p.m.: Domestic in progress on NE Bacon Road in Cameron.

11:22 p.m.: Vehicle crash on on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

Saturday, May 6

12:41 a.m.: Medical call on Kennedy in Gower.

3:38 a.m.: Hit and run on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

8:13 a.m.: Commercial alarm on 169 Highway in Gower.

9:03 a.m.: Fire (controlled burn) on Norton Road in Plattsburg.

9:34 a.m.: Animal call on

312th Street in Cameron.

9:42 a.m.: Medical call on SE Isley Drive in Holt.

9:46 a.m.: Fire (controlled burn) on C Highway in Plattsburg.

10:45 a.m.: Stealing on Hulse in Trimble.

1:18 p.m.: Natural cover fire on NE Mule Barn Road in Lathrop.

4:17 p.m.: Medical call on SE Dittoe Lane in Holt.

5:28 p.m.: Fire on SE Mohawk in Lathrop.

7:23 p.m.: Fire (controlled burn) on E. Concord in Plattsburg.

7:43 p.m.: Stealing on NE Valann in Lathrop.

8:28 p.m.: Commercial alarm on Center Street in Lathrop.

9:10 p.m.: Medical call on SE County Line Road in Trimble.

9:14 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

Sunday, May 7

12:25 a.m.: Assist another agency on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

1:39 a.m.: Suspicious activity on Fourth Street in Plattsburg.

10:04 a.m.: Animal call on SE Haynesville in Holt.

10:06 a.m.: Medical call on South Street in Lathrop.

11:07 a.m.: Medical call on SW 169 Highway in Gower.

11:12 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on N. Cedar in Plattsburg.

1:20 p.m.: Burglary (not in progress) on W. 116 Highway in Lathrop.

2:11 p.m.: Commercial alarm on 169 Highway in Gower.

2:27 p.m.: Fire alarm on Grindstone in Lathrop.

2:39 p.m.: Suspicious person on EN. Cedar in Plattsburg.

2:44 p.m.: Suspicious person on E. 116 Highway in Lathrop.

4:02 p.m.: Domestic in progress on Cedar in Lathrop.

4:42 p.m.: Fire (smoke) on SE Valleyview in Holt.

5:07 p.m.: Natural cover fire on NE Mule Barn Road in Lathrop.

6:34 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

7:22 p.m.: Animal call on SE Haynesville in Holt.

Monday, May 8

7:48 a.m.: Medical call on Frank Street in Edgerton.

12:16 p.m.: Medical call on North Street in Lathrop.

1:44 p.m.: Assist another agency on A Highway in Braymer.

2:19 p.m.: Natural cover fire on NE 256th Street in Lathrop.

3:28 p.m.: Vehicle crash on SW Middle Road in Clinton County.

4:09 p.m.: Medical call on Lisa Avenue in Lathrop.

4:56 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on I-35 in Holt.

5:15 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 33 Highway in Clinton County.

7:15 p.m.: Vehicle crash on Wells Street in Clinton County.

7:46 p.m.: Alarm call on Cen-

Wine Stroll is this Weekend

It’s time to go strollin’ in Plattsburg.

The Plattsburg Fall Festival is hosting its annual Plattsburg Wine Stroll on Saturday, May 20, along Main Street. The event will feature breweries and wineries from throughout the region. The vendor fair will

run from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the wine stroll will run from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. There is a cost to participate. Wine, beer and spirits will be available for purchase.

Participants will get to sample dozens of spirits from providers throughout the

region, including Walnut Creek Vineyard and Winery, 503 Winery, Skull Splitter Spirits, Top Hat Winery, the Angry Swede Brewery, Wenwood Farm Winery and many more.

For more information, visit the Plattsburg Fall Festival page on Facebook.

Resurfacing to begin on 33 Highway in Clinton County

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – A project to resurface Clinton County Route 33 is scheduled to begin next week. Idecker, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will complete the project in two phases starting Monday, May 15.

In the first phase crews will resurface Route 33 from U.S. Route 36 (DeKalb County) Once completed, they will move to the second phase from Route 116 to the Clay County line.

During construction, the roadway will be reduced to one lane with flaggers guiding motorists through the work zone Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place daily. The tentative completion for the project is July.

All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. Know before you go by visiting the MoDOT Traveler Information Map for work zone information and road con-

ter Street in Lathrop.

9:45 p.m.: Vehicle crash on SE 69 Highway in Clinton County.

10:57 p.m.: Domestic in progress on Second Street in Plattsburg.

Tuesday, May 9

12:03 p.m.: Fire call on SE Osage Drive in Clinton County.

4:36 a.m.: Medical call on Castile Street in Gower.

7:08 a.m.: Animal call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

7:53 a.m.: Controlled burn on Downing Road in Kearney.

1:38 p.m.: Medical call on Maple Street in Lathrop.

1:46 p.m.: Vehicle crash on Town and Country in Plattsburg.

3:33 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

3:40 p.m.: Suspicious activity on Clay Avenue in Clinton County.

9:50 p.m.: Medical call on Carter Drive in Plattsburg.

Wednesday, May 10

6:16 a.m.: Medical call on Kennedy in Gower.

8:04 a.m.: Animal call on SE

20th Street in Holt.

9:01 a.m.: Medical call on Nation Road in Holt.

11:36 a.m.: Controlled burn on Clinton in Lathrop.

12:41 p.m.: Medical call on Kennedy Drive in Gower.

3:05 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.

3:44 p.m.: Domestic in progress on 169 Highway in Gower.

5:23 p.m.: Harassment on N. Cedar in Plattsburg.

6:34 p.m.: Threat on S. Ridge in Turney.

7:02 p.m.: Medical call on Howard in Trimble.

Thursday, May 11

1:20 a.m.: Smoke investigation on SE Shoshone in Holt.

1:35 a.m.: Assist another agency on SE Shoshone in Holt.

6:28 a.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.

7:28 a.m.: Medical call on N.

Main in Plattsburg.

8:19 a.m.: Domestic on SE Cameron in Holt.

11:16 a.m.: Domestic call in Clinton County.

1:56 p.m.: Suspicious activity on NE H Highway in Turney.

2:06 p.m.: Domestic in progress on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

3:01 p.m.: Medical call (overdose) on N. Main in Platts-

ditions at http://traveler.modot.org/map/, or downloading from your smart phone’s app store.

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

When visiting modot. org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (2756636) or by connecting with us on social media.

Memories of the ‘79 Tigers and the late Ken Rafferty

You know you’re growin’ older when... You understand that the hardness of the butter is proportional to the softness of the bread.

The memory of the magical 1979 football season for the Plattsburg Tigers is being recalled by local fans as they remember the quarterback of the team, Cory Wohlford.

Cory’s life was changed because of a car accident in 1985 that left him bound to a wheelchair until his passing May 10, 2023.

In researching the 1979 issue of The Leader, I found a picture that brought the semifinal game against Stockton back to life. The photo was taken by my father, the late Skip Tinnen, publisher of The Leader, who loved to be part of the action on the field – often too close for comfort, as he dodged players from his view on the sidelines. One of

his favorite referees was the late Ken Rafferty, 93, who passed away recently.

Ken was a dedicated high school football official for 47 years and was highly regarded as the head official for this state semifinal game. He was a Northwest Missouri football rules interpreter and a MIAA and Heart of America Conference college football official. He was honored to referee Chiefs’ practices for a few years.

He was born in Carrollton, Mo., but throughout his life he was a busy guy, making a difference every stop along his path. Raised on a dairy farm, he went on to serve three years in the U.S. Air Force in the 435th Fighter Bomber Squadron and was stationed in England, Germany, and Africa.

As if loading nuclear bombs onto planes during the Cold War wasn’t exciting enough, he also was a dirt track sprint car racer at

Sportsmans Speedway in Marshall, Mo., and a Golden Gloves boxer.

Ken worked as an agent for New York Life, then went to work for a mortgage life insurance company and traveled throughout Missouri, Arkansas, and Tennessee. He then joined Hardin Savings Association and worked for Cameron Savings and Loan for 19 years.

He was an inventor and later joined a friend to form Rieadco, which patented the Night Bobby, a lighted fishing bobber.

It’s no surprise that he was involved with his community. He was a member of the school boards in Hardin and Cameron, where he served a term as president. Ken was a Rotarian, Shriner and was proud to have earned his 50-year pin as a Mason, Vincil Lodge #62. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Cameron.

Ken served as a board mem-

Keeping communism at bay

Our country has been complacent for decades allowing communists and Marxist regimes to infiltrate our government and institutions. Senator McCarthy was right in the early 1950s, recognizing communism was starting its incubation.

First academia was attacked, coercing professors then students with communist ideas.

Communism is godless secularism while the party is a religion. It dominates people (masses) which must comply with its dictates.

Remember the ruthless killing of baby girls for years, Mao Zedong’s massacre at Tienanmen Square, and now the genocide of the Uyghars. Even business is oppressed, restricted, and fined. This is a regime at your doorstep.

George Soros is another conspirator whose philosophy is deeply embedded in the U.S. and other countries. He is the traitor of the Jewish people. His reach is worldwide with an endowment of multi-trillions. He is

supporting left-wing political positions throughout our states with his Open Society Foundation Fund.

The infiltration is massive. Just follow the money.

Investigator Trevor Loudon uncovered 31 treacherous congressional officeholders.

One of his books, “The Enemies Within,” presents evidence and footnotes. Listed are Chuck Schumer, AOC, Talib, Arizona’s Sinema and others.

The corruption continues. The Clintons, the Biden crew, and mastermind Obama. All need a special archive reveling their bad acts. Trace Obama’s early Chicago history. His association and friendship with the Ayers, the terrorists who bombed the Pentagon and tried the same on the Twin Towers.

The deception of our operatives running our government is so problematic. The goal must be to destroy all trust in our officials and agencies or beyond that de-

stroy our country. Economically they have us in quicksand. We saw the lies about COVID, the election and January 6 set-up.

Now Jay Powell and the Federal Reserve deceived us again. Three banks are belly-up because of poor oversight by the Federal Reserve and he states the balance is stable. PacWest, Western Alliance and many regionals are suffering. Our FDIC is about bankrupt.

The Federal Reserve, our government, and other countries are planning a digital I.D and digital currency. If these are instigated, they will have total control of our monetary system and we lose personal freedoms. Talk to or email your representatives and everyone else. This must be stopped now!

Trust in our government has evaporated. We must stand firm and trust God Almighty, for He will bring justice to all.

LeRoy Schwery Lathrop, Mo.

ber of the former Cameron Community Hospital and as a foundation member of the Cameron Regional Medical Center for 50 years.

In addition to greeting Ken before officiating Plattsburg football games, I got to know him better when serving on the Cameron Regional Medical Center’s operating board. His vision led CRMC to purchase land to build the new hospital on I-35, which provides access to medical care for Northwest Missouri.

It’s obvious from his many accomplishments that Ken lived more than one life. They say a cat has nine lives; Kenny was a very cool cat.

The photo (above) was followed by the opening kickoff to Plattsburg’s Troy McKay, who returned it for a touchdown. Those who know Plattsburg football history also know that John Gassman’s father, Frank, was so excited about the opening kickoff. For some reason, he

was positioned behind the stands, and when McKay took off, so did Frank, running full steam all the way to the end of the bleachers.

The Tigers went on to beat Stockton, and then defeated Marceline 12-7 at Busch Stadium St. Louis for the state championship.

Food for thought: “The problem with the gene pool is there are no lifeguards.”

Steven Alexander Wright (born December 6, 1955) is an American stand-up come-

dian, actor, writer, and film producer. He is known for his distinctly lethargic voice and slow, deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical, and sometimes nonsensical jokes, paraprosdokians, non sequiturs, anti-humor, and one-liners with contrived situations. Wright was ranked as the 15th Greatest Comedian by Rolling Stone in its 2017 list of the 50 Greatest Stand-up Comics

Talk to you next week!

Steve Tinnen

stevetinnen@yahoo.com

Debt Ceiling Shenanigans

Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy walk into a room to discuss the nation’s budget.

Biden says, “What took you so long? I had my budget ready two months ago.”

McCarthy says, “I had to wait until Marjorie, Jim and the other MAGA folks told me what to do.”

“And?”

McCarthy pulls out an AR-15 and places it on the table in front of him. Engraved on it are the words: “The Debt Ceiling.”

“If you don’t agree to our demands, I’m going to shoot him with The Debt Ceiling,” McCarthy says, and points to a giant strapped to a chair in the corner.

“You’re going to shoot the Economy?” Biden asks incredulously.

“That’s right.”

“Why? What are your demands?”

“We don’t know for sure yet. But there will be massive spending cuts in the budget.”

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“Like what?”

“I don’t know. Medicaid, agriculture, veterans’ health care, the infrastructure bill. That kind of stuff.”

“Why?”

“Because the national debt is ruining the Economy.”

“Let me get this straight. You think shooting the Economy will save the Economy?”

“I don’t want to. But you’re holding the Economy hostage and we have to stop you.”

“What? I’m not holding the Economy hostage. You’re the one with the gun. Can’t you just put it away and we can calmly negotiate a budget?”

“No. My MAGA folks say no.”

“Well, when Trump was president, the national debt rose by $7.8 trillion in large part because of the tax cuts for the wealthy you guys passed. Back then, you didn’t threaten to shoot the Economy with the Debt

Ceiling.”

“That was different. He’s our guy and we like tax cuts for the wealthy.”

“But if you shoot the Economy with the Debt Ceiling, it will ruin the world’s faith that the United States will always pay its debts. No one will want to lend to us and interest rates will go sky high. It will ruin the Economy, not save it.”

“I don’t care. We didn’t cause the debt.”

“Yes, you did! The current debt is for spending that both Republican and Democratic Congresses approved.”

“So?”

“So if you don’t raise the debt ceiling, the Treasury can’t write any checks. Everyone in the country will be hurt. Do you really want to make voters suffer because of your MAGA folks?”

“I don’t know. I’ll have to ask my MAGA folks.”

Jim Patrico Plattsburg, Mo.

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Cory Wohlford

Jon Corington “Cory” Wohlford, 60, of Smithville, Mo., passed away, May 10, 2023, at his home in Smithville.

He was born on May 1, 1963, to Jonathan and Rebecca Jane (Lowman) Wohlford in St. Joseph, Mo. Cory grew up in Trimble, Mo., and in 1981 graduated from Plattsburg High School. During high school, he participated in football, basketball and track, where he was a two-year All-State defensive back and was the quarterback of the 1979 state championship football team. Cory was a 1,000-point scorer for the basketball team and his relay team still holds the record for the 4x800M relay at the high school. Cory later received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Education from William Jewell College, where he played football and baseball for four years and basketball for one year. Cory was inducted into the William Jewell Athletic Hall of Fame with both his baseball and football teams.

Cory coached football for Smithville High School for 35 years. He was a member of the Paradise United Methodist Church. Cory was an avid Kansas City Royals, Chiefs and MU Tigers fan and was the ultimate Warrior fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jon and Rebecca Wohlford.

Cory is survived by his twin brother, Chris (Michelle) Wohlford; his brother, Steve (Bonnie) Wohlford; his sisters, Nicki (Phil) Edwards and Geri Cook-Lenahan; his girlfriend, Brenda Norton; nieces and nephews Chase, Mahlee, Peyton, Josh (Sara), Crystal (Zach), Brent, Brandi, and Ryan (Candace); great-nieces and nephews Caiden, Harlee, Jaxton, Baylie, Sterling , Kyan, Grey and Ellie; other relatives and many friends.

A visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, May 15, at Grace Community Church in Smithville. A Celebration of Life Service was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, at the church. Donations may be made to the Smithville R-2 Foundation (for the Cory Wohlford Scholarship) or Paradise United Methodist.

Born James Matthew Sage, May 6, 1990, in Kansas City, Mo., he died at home April 25, 2023.

Tender-hearted, generous, loving and kind. Always researching, seeking innovative ideas and fun stuff. He was one of the first in the area to get a virtual reality headset called the Oculus Rift. When 3D printers were beginning to appear and with a great price tag attached, he ordered a kit to make his own to save money. He assembled it, set up the programming and it worked great. In his house, he had it set up to turn on lights, change their colors with Alexa, and do so much more. He had so many ideas and things he accomplished with technology.

He attended Lathrop High School and was selected for

Donald Wayne Spurgeon, 72, Lawson, Mo., passed away May 13, 2023, at his home.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. followed by a service celebrating his life at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, at Lawson Bible Church (809 W. Sixth Street, Lawson, Mo.). In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Lawson Alumni Association (P.O. Box 31, Lawson, Mo., 64062).

Donnie was born June 18, 1950, in Maryville, Mo., to Willis George and Lois Max-

James Matthew Sage

the gifted program called The Academy at Northwest Missouri State in Maryville, Mo., serving his junior high school year there. As a senior, he graduated Winnetonka High School in Kansas City, Mo., in 2008 and went on to attend Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo., changing majors to computer science. Truman State was the perfect place, as he excelled as a computer programmer. Before graduating college, he was offered a good paying job in Lake St. Louis, Mo., which he took once he graduated. In 2015, he married Sarah (Crotteau) from Metamora, Illinois. The couple moved to Illinois but later returned to Kansas City, where he was hired by Cerner. He was one of only 100 employees from over 20,000 applicants. He and

Sarah divorced but James continued to work at Cerner until it was bought out by Oracle, who let him go. He was excited to receive the job for Sirius Satellite radio, where he was currently working with new AI (artificial intelligence).

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Lloyd and Jean Sage, of Kansas City, Mo., and Bruce and Sherrie Robb of

Donald Wayne Spurgeon

ine (Webb) Spurgeon. He was raised and lived a substantial part of his life in Lathrop, Mo., before moving to Lawson. He was an Air Force veteran. Donnie worked more than 40 years at Hallmark Cards before his retirement.

He is preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Max Lee Murdock; two brothers, Stanley Thomas Spurgeon and Steven Ray Spurgeon.

Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Lisa (Murdock) Spurgeon; three daughters,

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Cheli (Brent) McReynolds, Stephanie Spurgeon, and Catie (Aaron) Howlett from a previous marriage; three sons, Steven

Lathrop, Mo. He leaves behind his parents, Loren and Lorie Sage of Kansas City, Mo.; his brother, John Sage, and wife, Lacey, of Springfield, Mo.; and his brother, David Sage, and wife, Maria, of St. Louis, Mo.; his grandparents, Phillip and Phyllis Benedict, of Wheatland, Mo., along with many friends, aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as internet friends from all over the world.

A visitation for James was held Saturday, April 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at St. Gabriel Archangel Parish in Kansas City, Mo., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.. Burial followed the service at Resurrection Cemetery in Kansas City, Mo.

(Jennifer) DeFries, Matt (Jamie) DeFries, and Johnathon (Stephanie) DeFries; two brothers, Jim (Darlene) Spurgeon, Gene (Diane) Spurgeon; two sisters, Kay (Dewight) Parks and Patty (Larry) Parks; sister-in-laws, Courtney (Rusty) Gillespie, Heidi (Bryan) Bell, Lila (Lanny) Wake; mother-in-law, Rochelle Murdock; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and friends.

Arrangements: Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Lawson, Mo., (816)-296-0097.

William “Rocky” Rizzo

William “Rocky” Martin Rizzo, 71, of Columbia, Mo., passed away April 21, 2023.

He was born February 19, 1952, to Beverly and Tony Rizzo in Delores, Colo. He graduated from Bishop Hogan High School in Kansas City, Mo., in 1970, from UMKC with a biology degree in 1974, and from Virginia Institute of Marine Science at William and Mary’s with his MS and PhD in marine biology. He worked as

an ecologist for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bev and Tony Rizzo, of Turney, Mo. He is survived by two sons; Thomas Rizzo (Shelby) of Plattsburg, and Joseph Rizzo of Columbia; sister, Peggy Eldredge (Don) of Lathrop; brother, Larry Rizzo, of Raytown, Mo.; and a nephew, nieces and multiple cousins and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER

Three resign from Lathrop R-II

The Lathrop R-II School District will have a new food service provider for the 2023-2024 school year.

The Lathrop R-II Board of Education voted Wednesday, May 10, to approve a bid from Taher, Inc., to provide school meals for the next five years. There were three bids for the work, including OPAA! (Lathrop’s current food service company) and Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE).

Lathrop R-II Superintendent Chris Fine projects that the district will save approximately $100,000 over the course of the five-year agreement by switching to Taher, which had lower average prices through the term of the contract than the other two bids.

“We haven’t had more than one bid for our services for a while, so it was nice to finally have some other companies get involved in order to have some options available,” Fine said. “All of our school improvement focus groups recently mentioned improving the school’s food service program. Being in an expense reduction mode, I didn’t know if we’d be able to make a change without increasing costs.

When one of the bids actually came in lower than our current provider, we felt we had to do a little more research. After checking with other Missouri schools who have switched to Taher, we felt like they were going to be a great fit for us.”

The district has received three more teacher resignations – Bethany Balke (third grade), Jessica Hartman (fifth grade) and Katy Foster (fifth grade). Balke and Hartman are both taking teaching jobs in Liberty, while Foster is taking a position with the Kearney school district.

Supt. Fine said that the teacher shortage has triggered a cycle that has hit the school district hard.

“Between retirees and people getting hired in suburban schools where they can make 20to 30-percent more than they do here, it’s tough. We have always had teachers applying to get on in those higher-paying schools, but now, with the shortage all of those schools needing more teachers, ours are getting more opportunities. Add to that that more schools to our north are going to a four-day schedule, and some of them are taking advantage of extra state funds to move

up to a starting salary of $38,000. All of that means we are losing some of the extra benefits we once could use to attract teachers.”

Fine said the resignations have been especially difficult at the elementary.

Roy Adams, the longtime district maintenance director, has also announced that he’ll be retiring at the end of the school year.

The board approved the plan for Career Ladder next year, increasing the pay caps for Stage 1 ($1,500) and Stage 2 ($3,000), while adding in Stage 3 at a $5,000 cap. For this year, the district allocated $65,000 for Career Ladder (which supplementally pays teachers for additional student contact hours) but spent $48,455. Nearly 40 teachers participated for 2,475 hours. District officials expect the increase to result in a $30,000 increase in the program’s allocation.

The school board also received a presentation that night from LHS students Brody Spear and Lucas Quinn, who won the FBLA state championship in graphic design and will be traveling to Atlanta to compete at nationals.

Training Day at Sam’s

When emergency personnel arrive on scene, it’s vital that they have some hands-on knowledge of the situation. Members of the Kearney Fire Department received some real-life training on Saturday, as Sam Swindler, owner of Sam’s Auto Body and Glass in Lathrop, allowed the department to use cars from his lot on Locust Street to prepare for their vehicle accident responses, including stabilizing vehicles and extracting passengers.

DISTRICT BASEBALL

Lathrop upsets state-ranked Cards

All three local teams to play for district titles

The Lathrop Mules baseball team is back in a district championship game, knocking off a stateranked rival despite being seeded just fourth in their district tournament.

The Mules (10-15) upended the top-seeded Lawson Cardinals (19-6) in the Class 3, District 15 semifinals at Lathrop High School on Tuesday night, 5-1, to move on

to the district title game against third-seeded East Buchanan on Thursday, May 18, at 5 p.m.

Before making the semifinals, the Mules first had to win a play-in game against fifth-seeded Lexington last Friday – a game Lathrop won handily, 10-0. In that game, senior Brendan Fine went two-for-three with three RBIs, Carson Carver was two-for-three with three RBIs and a pair of runs scored, Cole Chapman scored three

times, and Max Gagnon added two RBIs and two runs scored. Grady Miller and Dylan Smith combined to allow just one hit and no walks in five innings while striking out six Minutemen.

East Buchanan (19-4) found themselves locked in a defensive battle against second-seeded Lafayette County on Tuesday in Lathrop, ultimately advancing with a 1-0 victory in extra innings.

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EB Bulldogs win Class 2, Sectional 4 title

EBHS boys send eight to state

The East Buchanan Bulldogs track and field team is marching on Jefferson City with the momentum of two major titles behind them.

A week after winning a district title, the East Buchanan boys earned eight state qualifications on their way to the Missouri Class 2, Sectional 4 championship on Saturday, May 13, at Plattsburg High School. They scored 83 team points, well clear of West Platte and Summit Christian Academy, who tied for second with 70 points, each.

Trey Johnson continued to impress on Saturday, earning three state qualifications, including a first-place finish in the javelin with a throw of 168’9”. He was also fourth

in the triple jump (40’9”) and fourth in the long jump (20’3”). Trevor Klein tied for first in the triple jump (42’5”) and will return to Jefferson City, while the 4x800M relay team (White,

Paxton, Conroy, Hensley) was first on Saturday at 8:23.

Aidan Henlsey was second in the 1600M run (4:39) and third in the 3200M run (10:23) to rack up three state qualifications. Seth Spencer

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is also headed to state after taking second in the 110M hurdles.

The East Buchanan girls were ninth in the team standings in Plattsburg with 35 points. North Platte easi-

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ly won the sectional championship with 127 team points.

Rilyn Sherwood won the sectional championship in the triple jump at 35’1” and freshman Brooklyn Johnson continued her me-

teoric rise, winning the shot put at 39’1”. Laney Wilmes is also headed to state after placing third in the javelin at 114’6”. The Plattsburg Lady

by brett adkison

Lathrop soph. Dylan Smith delivers against Lexington on Friday.

East Buchanan’s Trey Johnson qualified for state in three events while winning the javelin on Saturday in the sectional meet. tommy rezac

Plattsburg senior Jazelle Bingham hands off to Sophie Schmitten in the relays while (background) Lathrop senior Sierra Brassfield makes the exchange with fellow Lathrop Lady Mule Keylie Beane. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

Baseball, Continued from Page A7

Austin Cilke scored the winning run for the Bulldogs, while veteran pitcher Bronco Whitt tossed six scoreless innings.

The Plattsburg Tigers will also be playing for a championship down in Class 2, District 15. The second-seeded Tigers dispatched West Platte 7-2 on Tuesday night to advance to the title game, where they’ll face top-seeded North Platte at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, at Perkins Park in Plattsburg.

Senior Jackson Lewis was two-for-three with a home run, three runs scored and two RBIs in the game, while Braden Brown was three-for-four with four RBIs. Wyatt Moran added two hits and a run scored. Hunter Risch was dealing on the mound, allowing just two hits and three walks in the complete-game victory. He struck out nine batters.

Tigers were seventh on the day and will send a young contingent to the state championships in Jefferson City. Freshman Letecia Howard leads the way, as she qualified in four events. She was second in the 400M run (1:00), fourth in the high jump (4’10.5”), and was a member of both the second-place 4x400M relay (Schmitten, Parra, Nelson, Howard – 4:11) and the third-place 4x200M relay (Bingham, Schmitten, Parra, Howard – 1:47).

Isabella Parra also punched her ticket to state with a fourth-place finish in the high jump (33’4”).

Plattsburg senior Carson Stockdale will end his prolific high school running career on the state’s biggest stage, advancing with a third-place finish in the 400M (51.11) and as a member of the second-place 4x100M relay (Stockdale, Boyle, Braddy, Bingham – 44.24 seconds). Donte Bingham was also third in the 100M run with a time of 11.23.

The Lathrop Lady Mules qualified for state track in three events. Avery Patton took second in the high jump at sectionals (5’2”), Autum Nichols was third in the discus (98’9”) and the 4x400M relay team (Clapp, Schrunk, Seeley, Beane) took fourth with a time of 4:17.

The 2023 Missouri Class 2 State Track and Field Championships will be May 19 and May 20 in Jefferson City.

(Left) Lathrop senior Brendan Fine looks back on a hit-and-run Friday against Lexington. (Right) East Buchanan junior Mason Brown.

Lathrop junior Autum Nichols

Plattsburg athlete Gavin Boyle in the relays on Saturday.

Fundraiser at the Legion

Members of the Plattsburg Legion Auxiliary held a pancake breakfast on Saturday, May 6, at the legion, with all of the proceeds going to benefit local veterans.

Head Start Cookout

Students from Plattsburg Head Start had a fun time at Perkins Park on Sunday, April 30, as part of the Head Start cookout in Plattsburg. The day included plenty of entertainment, including a big bouncy house!

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Welsh Acres LLC of Turney, MO has applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Minor Subdivide of 5.00 acres from a 64.00 acre parcel. Rezone of the 5.00 acre tract to AG-B. Property is located on the West side of NE 69 Hwy, South of NE 292nd St., and North of NE 280th St. Section 02; Township 55N; Range 30W. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 7:00 pm in the Community Room in the basement of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend.

Clinton County Planning and Zoning

Tricia “P.J.” Knight - Administrator (5/11, 5/18/23)

PUBLIC HEARING

Angela Nicole Swope and Jeremy Matthew Swope Living Trust of Kansas City, MO has applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Minor Subdivide of 5.00 acres from a 64.64 acre parcel. Rezone of the 5.00 acre tract to AG-B. Property is located East of Plattsburg City Limits, North Side of E Hwy 116, and West of SE Everett Ln. Section 13; Township 55N; Range 32W. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 7:10 pm in the Community Room in the basement of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend.

Clinton County Planning and Zoning

Tricia “P.J.” Knight - Administrator (5/11, 5/18/23)

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

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

Case Number: 23CN-PR00028

In the Estate of DUANE F WILEY, Deceased.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of DUANE F WILEY, Decedent:

On April 24th 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Sally L Wiley was appointed the personal representative(s) of the estate of Duane F Wiley, 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 respectively:

SALLY L WILEY, 513 ANDREW CT, GOWER MO 64454

The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address is respectively:

MEGAN ALGANO, 28 WESTWOODS DR, SUITE 110, LIBERTY, MO 64068

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: December 28, 2022

Date of first publication: April 27, 2023

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

A default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust executed by, Daniel Caribardi AND Abbigail Adkins dated 6/15/2022 and recorded on 6/22/2022 in Instrument Number 202202045, in the Recorder’s office for Clinton County, Missouri. The successor trustee will on June 6, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, more particularly at 12:30 PM, at the West Front Door of the Clinton County Courthouse, 207 North Main, Plattsburg, Missouri sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash (certified funds only), the following real estate:

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LOTS, TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND, LYING, BEING AND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF CLINTON AND STATE OF MISSOURI, TO-WIT:

ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-SIX (26), TOWNSHIP FIFTY-FIVE (55), RANGE THIRTY-THREE (33), CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, BEING BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION TWENTY-SIX (26); THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER, 1333.50 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST ONEHALF OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER, SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT TO BE HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 392.30 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 3 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 51 SECONDS WEST, 545.22 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST, 359.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST ONEHALF; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 22 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE, 557.75 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THAT PART ON THE NORTH BEING USED FOR ROAD RIGHTOF-WAY. SUBJECT TO THAT PART, IF ANY, IN ANY STREETS, ROADWAYS, HIGHWAYS, OR OTHER RIGHTOF-WAYS.

Commonly known as: 8673 W. Highway 116, Gower, Missouri 64454

for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust.

/s/ J .Schulz Clerk

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.

(4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18/23)

CSM Foreclosure Trustee Corp.

CSM File 26-23-00217

NOTE: This office is a debt collector.

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

ISO pasture to lease. Cameron, Osborn, Plattsburg, Maysville. Top price paid. Text 816-284-0570

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

Kingsville Livestock

Auction. Located 45 miles SE of Kansas City, MO. On 58 Hwy. East of Modern. 816.597.3331. www.kingsvillelivestock.com 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 preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis."

2 Apartments For Lease, Available in Hale MO. Utilities and appliances furnished. NO PETS. Background check required. 660-6452269 or 660-6452316

FOR SALE

Garden Headquarters! Garden seeds and assorted garden tools. Best prices in town! Trenton Hardware, 901 Main in Trenton, 660359-3660.

New Complete AR15 lower receiver$149.00. Winchester Model 100 308 CAL$599.00. Iver Johnson 30 CAL carbon- $899.00. New Colt Python$1425.00. Guns and Gold wants cash buyer. Open Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday. R&R Pawn Cameron, 214 E 3rd, 816-632-1787

For Sale - Spent Hens. $1 each. Loading out May 22nd. 660-684-6891.

EMPLOYMENT

Sunnyview Nursing

Home has job openings available for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Dietary and Level I Medication Aide. Please fill out a job application at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E

Burnside TruckingDriver Needed. Hauling from elevator to elevator, CDL & Medical Card Required, Local Work, 816-294-3403, 816592-8384

Local agriculture supply company seeks motivated individual to fill mid management position. You will oversee production, inventory and order fulfillment for products supporting small farms. 660973-4040

Sypkens Farms

6-23 King Farm 10-23

GOWER

Emmett O. Auxier Farm 10-23

LATHROP

David Adam 3-24

Kenneth Turner 5-24

Additional Areas Available: TRIMBLE CALL

(816) 539-2111

Sealed bids for Cameron Community Park Phase 2 will be received by the City of Cameron, Missouri, at the office of the City Clerk until 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, June 15th, 2023. At which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chamber. Any bid received after the designated closing time will be returned unopened. All bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes, addressed to the City of Cameron City Clerk and marked “Sealed Bid-Cameron Community Park Phase 2”. The following items must be included in the sealed envelope: Bid, 5% bid security (bid bond, cashier’s check or certified check), verification that payment, performance and maintenance bonds can be provided, Qualifications Statement (see specifications for complete details), certification regarding debarment, suspension, and other responsibility matter, drug-free workplace requirements and lobbying, certification of non-segregated facilities, affidavit of compliance with prevailing wage laws, e-verify affirmation.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Cameron City Hall (Council Chambers), 205 North Main Street, Cameron, MO 64429. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory.

The project consists of: Construction of a year-round restroom, picnic shelters, site furnishings, concrete sidewalks, and asphalt parking stalls. Plans and specifications are available for viewing at the office of the City Clerk. Copies of plans and specifications can be purchased for a Non-Refundable fee on-line at www.drexeltech.com in their eDistribution Plan Room. Federal Land and Water Conservation Funds are being used in this project, and all relevant federal, state, and local requirements apply. The project will be awarded to the lowest, best, and most responsive bidder. The City of Cameron reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any technical formalities, and to negotiate with any responding Contractor or third-party to ensure that the City receives the best pricing available.

(5/18/23)

For Sale - John Deere riding mower. 48 inch cutting blade Call John 816-5390339

Half or whole beef for sale. Available soon. Sold by hanging weight, grain fed, long term fed. Also, bulk burger available. Call for details. 660-645-2269 or 660-645-2316

For Sale - #258 Side delivery rake with dolly wheels. Ready to go. $3,600.00. Call 816-632-9823

For Sale - 1982 #6060 AllisChalmers diesel tractor. No cab.

1,700 hours. $10,000.00. Call 816-632-9823

Help Wanted - Yard and Property Helper. TRENTON AREA --MUST HAVE OWN TRANSPORTATION. NEED HELP ON 70 ACRES OF PROPERTY. KUBOTA TRACTOR MOWING, ZERO TURN MOWER, TREE TRIMMING, PAINTING AND GENERAL WORK. ABOUT 10-15 HRS/WEEK. BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY. $15/HOUR. CALL 314-412-5457

Help Wanted: Teacher, Trenton Head Start. Full time with the following benefits: Health/Dental/ Life Insurance. Retirement, Life Flight, Sick Leave, Paid tuition through NCMC. Visit www.greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application. E.O.I.

Perry Earns Major Scholarship 2023 East Buchanan Art Show

On Friday, May 5, the East Buchanan School District had its 18th annual K-12 and Community Art Show. There were over 2,000 pieces of artwork from kindergarten through 12th grade, and nearly 60 artworks from six local artists. It was very well attended, with hundreds of people attending the show.

The K-12 show was judged by former East Buchanan student Kloe Miller,

who brought 10 artworks for display. She is a student at MU, and is an art major there. Ribbons were awarded to a few artworks per grade level, with one rosette ribbon given to one artist per grade level that was the “Best of Show.”

In addition, the public was encouraged to vote for favorite K-12 artist and favorite community artist. Mrs. Kristin Meyer is the art teacher for the elemen-

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tary and high school, and Ms. Kailey Lupfer is the art teacher at the middle school.

Community Artist: Peoples’ Choice: Kloe Miller

K-12 Artist: Peoples’ Choice: Carter Shreve

K-8

1st Place Blue Ribbons: Kindergarten: Lane Lyons (Clay Pot), Brooks Hitch (Seasonal Tree), Kinzlee Walker (Googly Eye Animal)

1st Grade: Belle Shenkner (Interior Room), Everly Taylor (Castle Drawing), Quentin Pflugradt (Clay Bell)

2nd Grade: Colby Wickam (Clay Slab Animal), Taryn Craft (Snowy Landscape), Rita Schneider (Abstract Portrait)

3rd Grade: Josie Kriley (Figure Drawing), Kinzley Smith (Figure Drawing), Hadley Snyder (Fanciful Animals) -Tied Annabelle Rust (Clay Pot)

4th Grade: Grasyn Pryor (Robot Drawing), Kinley Parker (Chalk Pastel), Elaina Bailey (Clay Pinch Pot)

5th Grade: Chanel Spicer (Printmaking), Bre Gregory (Portrait Drawing), Lana Spicer (Seasonal Perspective) –Tied Savanna Dixon (Clay Animal)

6th Grade: Brittyn Sharp (ASL), Jade McComas (Weaving), Chloe Hughes (Pop Art Deserts)

7th Grade: Reese Perry (Radial Name), Easton Conray (Texture Spheres), Rosalie Houghton (Rhythmic Still Life)

8th Grade: Ellie Jackson (Keyhole Perspective), Seneca Carr (Magazine Sculpture), Elizabeth Tellesbo (Mandala Color Wheel)

Art Appreciation: Hadlee Shreve, Master Study, Brooklyn Utz, Altered book

STEAM class: Kendyl Edwards, cardboard project, Elizabeth Tellesbo, Popsi-

Information Needed

Cash reward for new information

The cannon that once sat in the city park in Turney, MO was sold for scrap in 1942 but never made it to the smelter. We are trying to fill in the blanks of the cannon’s history.

What we think we know:

• Located in Turney from 1888-1942

Harry Kennedy’s father was Lemuel Kennedy who served in the Missouri Militia during the Civil War

• Harry Kennedy was first cousins with J.T. Anderson, both worked for the CBQ Railroad

• Harry’s name was James Henry Kennedy

• The Kennedy’s family left the area for Kansas in the late 1800’s leaving the cannon behind

• The Cannon is a 1861 Woodruff gun issued to the 10th Illinois calvary on duty in Springfield, MO in the spring of 1862. The calvary was issued 6 of these guns

• The Woodruffs stayed with the 10th Illinois until being exchanged for another cannon in 1864 at Fort Davidson in Pilot Knob, Mo

• Confederate General Sterling Price invaded Missouri in September 1864 and sacked Fort Davidson taking two woodruff guns with him and destroying the remaining two

• The two Woodruffs traveled with Price and the Confederates until being recaptured by the union on October 25, 1864 in Trading Post, KS

• The trail goes cold until LB Sheldon is mentioned in the 1933 Cameron Sun Article firing it off 45 years earlier (1888)

cle Stick project, Isabelle Thomas, Popsicle Stick project

Rosettes, Best of Show, Grade Levels:

Kindergarten: Elizabeth Rhoad, Snowman Drawing w/depth

1st Grade: Brynleigh Porter, Crayon Resist Victorian House

2nd Grade: Autumn Utz, Snowy Landscape Drawing

3rd Grade: Hadley Snyder, Basic Forms Shaded Still

Life

4th Grade: Emma George, Skeleton Drawing

5th Grade: Alexis Wickam, Shaded Portrait Drawing

6th Grade: Corbin Walkup, ASL

7th Grade: Ember Sparks, Clay Project

8th Grade: Justin Routon, Keyhole Perspective

Art Appreciation: Serintini Parton, Master Study

STEAM: Taylor Orstead, Popsicle Stick

Art I: Blue Ribbons

Cut Line Design: Kelsey Curp, Kylie Elliott, Trey Johnson

Rooster Drawing: Lana

Curp, Wyatt Palmer, Kylie Elliott

Bulldog Drawing: Wyatt

Palmer, Kelsey Curp, Violet Gerhart

Figure Poster: Wyatt Palmer, Amelia Seever, Violet Gerhart

Clay Tile: Kylie Elliott, Chase Wilson, Amelia Seev-

er

Pumpkin Drawing: Matthew Walker, Kelsey Curp, Wyatt Palmer

Artist Theme Design: Jaden

Torres, Trey Johnson, Ame-

lia Seever

Cross Contour and Shaded

Drawing: Chase Wilson, Lana Curp, Kelsey Curp

Tempera Paintings: Amelia

Seever, Kelsey Curp, Wyatt

Palmer

Sketches: Kelsey Curp (Blind Contour Hands), Wyatt Palmer (Pencil Sketch)

Best of Show, Art I: Lana

Curp ( Soldier Portrait)

Art II, Blue Ribbons:

Gabe Roberts: Wheel

Thrown Pot

Zoe McDowell: Clay Puzzle Box

Seth Spencer: Printmaking

Project

Zoe McDowell: Profile Por-

trait Drawing

Seth Spencer: Profile Portrait Drawing

Jordyn Allen: Wheel Thrown Pot

Maddox Thomas: Hallway

Drawing

Josephine Smith: Igor

Drawing Haley Essex: Igor Drawing

Jordyn Allen: SRO Truck Design

Maddie Miller: Clay Puzzle Box

Mason Spencer: Clay Puzzle Box

Maddux Thomas: Clay Puzzle Box

Zoe McDowell: Ink and Pencil Sketch

Zoe McDowell: Pencil

sketch

Best of Show Art II, Rosette: Josephine Smith, Pencil Sketch, Gas Mask

Art III, Blue Ribbons: Carter Shreve, Texture Project (Needle Felting)

Carter Shreve, Votive Candle holder, clay

Carter Shreve, Batik Project Carter Shreve, Collage Project

Carter Shreve, Pop Art Painting

Lola Hofmann, Tape Sculpture, figure

Chloe Friess, Ink Drawing

Chloe Friess, Clay slab vase

Best of Show, Art III, Rosette: Lola Hofmann, Batik Project

Art IV, Blue Ribbons: Quincy Meyer, Djesse, Color Pencil on black paper

Laynie Davidson, Cultural History, Painting

Piperr Eldredge, Butterfly ink drawing

Brooklynn Adams, Embroidery

Christen Maiseroulle, Stumble into Darkness

Dylan Ellis, Mr. Sunshine

Max Henry, Buddy the Bull Allysson Parks, Turtle drawing with Pencil

Quincy Meyer, Oil Painting Portrait

Brooklynn Adams, Pencil Drawing

Dylan Ellis: Graphic Design Collage

Best of Show, Art IV, Rosette: Adrian Allen, Pencil Portrait Drawing

Congratulations to East Buchanan senior Wyeth Perry and family, as he has won the prestigious Northwest Missouri State University President’s Scholarship. Just 10 members of the incoming freshman class are awarded the scholarship. ebhs photo