The Leader • 9-14-23

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LEADER CLINTON COUNTY

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$450M plant could come to Clinton Co.

Teams prepare for the fall

See how area sports teams are stacking up for the fall sports season with our annual preview.

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Plattsburg Homecoming

Catch extra photos from last week’s festivities from PHS, including all of the candidates.

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Weekly Sheriff’s Report

This week’s activity report through the Clinton County Sheriff’s Dept.

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The Clinton County Planning and Zoning meeting on Thursday, September 7, saw about 35 interested citizens in attendance at the Clinton County Courthouse.

Those citizens were only interested in the request for the second item on that evening’s agenda. This request was made by AECI Land,

LLC of Springfield, Mo. They were requesting a zoning change from Agriculture-A to M-2 (Heavy Industrial) for 94.3 acres located on the south side of NE 288th St., west of Breckenridge Road., east of NE Dixon Road in rural Lathrop. Certified letters were sent to four adjoining property owners. This public hearing lasted over an hour due to the presentations

from both the representatives of the business and citizens in attendance. AECI Land, together with its operating business, Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc., applied for the rezoning for the purpose of building and operating an electric generating plant. There are five locations in contention in Missouri and Oklahoma. Two finalists will be selected for plants.

Spot north of Lathrop one of five in contention for electric plant HOMECOMING

AECI provides power generation and transmission through its member-owners to more than 50 local cooperatives, serving nearly a million homes and businesses in three states.

The plant will be fueled primarily by natural gas with a fuel oil back-up capacity. This plant will assist the cooperative in the

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Gala at the courtyard coming up Saturday

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

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

Tickets can be purchased by visiting the Community Courtyard on Facebook, or purchased with cash by visiting Sugar Whipped Bakery or the Tin Cottage in Plattsburg.

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

Construction starts on new Dollar General in Lathrop

Ground has been broken on the north side of Lathrop as construction crews have started work on the new Dollar General location on 116 Highway (west of Hamilton Bank). The site plans for the new building show that it will be a “DG Market” location, which includes expanded offerings in produce, meat and other perishables. Dollar General has been at its current Lathrop location for nearly 20 years and was one of the first in the area.

It was Homecoming at Plattsburg High School last week, and on top of the festivities and the big Tigers win, the school crowned its royalty. (Left to right) 2023 PHS Homecoming King Isaia Howard and Queen Lillie Schmitten, and 2023 Prince River Jones and Princess Alice Nelson. For more on Homecoming, turn to page A8 of this edition. brett adkison | the leader

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immediate area, as well as the region, with additional electrical capacity during peak hours, especially during hot summer and cold winter months. It will be labeled as the Turney Energy Center.

Currently, the coop generates electricity via four sources: coal-fired plants, gas-generated plants, hydroelectric-generated plants, and wind.

Peak electric energy demands have risen from 3,692 MW in January 2012 to 5,899 MW in December 2022, thus the need for additional peek options. The new plant will be able to generate 900 MW of simple-cycle natural gas generation, has an estimated cost of $450 million, and expects to be online by 2026 or 2027. It should also be noted that enough land is involved in this location to allow one ad-

ditional gas generating plant for additional capacity.

It was noted that the surrounding land use and zoning in that area breaks down to more than 200 acres of agriculture land in each direction, with no residences.

Several interested citizens in this request spoke during the public hearing portion, with all opposed to this request. Cindy Elliott Weers spoke to the issue, stating she was against this request. She and her sister, Eva Elliott Russell, nephew Steven and his wife Niki Russell, as well as Cindy’s uncle John Elliott, own land and live in the immediate area. The land has been in the family for many years and the house she was married in burned down in 1988.

She also stated that her uncle John owned an airstrip, and that her father

Melvin Elliott had donated the land for the current water tower for District #2. She expressed concern regarding the view from her house, the impact of the proposed facility, and the effect it may have on the airstrip concerning a no-fly zone. She went on to say that she had previously worked as a chemist in the energy sector and she is familiar with government regulations, and how quickly they can change.

She continued with concerns regarding the stack that will stand approximately 140 feet high, noise from the turbine, fire protection, road conditions, and the transmission line leaving the plant to move the generated electricity. She also expressed concerns regarding the electro and magnetic fields present when electricity is generated.

Several other members

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of her immediate family also spoke expressing the same concerns.

Representatives stated that the noise level of the plant should be no greater than the noise level of a normal conversation or a vehicle going down the road.

After the comments from the attending public were heard, the public hearing was closed, and the board discussion took place. There was concern regarding the M-2 zoning. The board settled on M-2C, limited to power plant substations only. This was acceptable to the LLC representatives.

The board voted on the rezoning of the 94.3 acres to M-2C with that stipulation and voted 5-2 to send this request to the commissioners for their final approval.

The first minor subdivision and rezoning request was from Joseph Gump of

Plattsburg, Mo., who had applied for a minor subdivision of 23 acres into two lots measuring five and 18 acres, and to rezone both lots to AG-B. The property is located on the northeast quadrant of the intersection of 33 Highway and 116 Highway.

Certified letters were sent to 11 adjoining property owners. None attended the meeting. With no public discussion and none amongst the board, the request was approved for consideration by the county commissioners by a vote of 7-0.

The last public hearing on the agenda was a request by Sharon Curtis of Cameron, Mo. Curtis had requested a minor subdivision of a 27acre parcel into two tracts measuring 5.9 and 21.10 acres. She also requested the 5.0-acre tract to be rezoned from Ag-A to Ag-B.

The property is locat-

ed on the south side of NE Platte Rd., west of West St., and north of NE 358th St.

Certified letters were sent to 132 adjoining property owners. None appeared to support or oppose this request. Both requests for the minor subdivision and rezoning were approved and will be sent to the commissioners for their final consideration. With no further business before the commission, the meeting was adjourned just prior to 9 p.m. The next meeting for the planning and zoning commission will be held October 4 at 7 p.m. and will be a training session with the board’s attorney to discuss questions about zoning ordinances and their roles as zoning board members. The public will be allowed to attend, however no public comments will be allowed.

The Gathering Place (Plattsburg Senior Center) located at 113 N. Main offers many benefits to the community.

Did you know that the Gathering Place...

• Is a great place for socialization and making new friends or getting reacquainted with friends you have not seen for a while.

• Is open for coffee Monday through Friday mornings, which is a perfect opportu-

nity to have conversations around the table.

• Serves lunch from 11:30 to 12:30. Contrary to what some people believe, you do not have to be 65 or older to eat there! People of all ages are welcome.

• Prepares homemade cinnamon rolls during the Fall Festival (must be pre-ordered).

• Accepts donations for Meal Champion. A $200 donation covers a day’s

worth of food costs.

• Has a public library for anyone who loves to read.

• Hosts bingo on Fridays after lunch.

• Provides a drive-up window.

• Delivers meals to those who are homebound.

• Has jigsaw puzzles where people can work together and have discussions. Why not stop by and check it out!?!

Clinton County Sheriff’s Weekly Activity Report

Friday, September 1

8:48 a.m.: Stealiing (not in progress) on SE Arrowhead at Lake Arrowhead.

10:59 a.m.: Residential alarm on SE 230th in Lathrop.

1:11 p.m.: Pursuit on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

3:09 p.m.: Animal call on W. Locust in Plattsburg.

4:29 p.m.: Medical call on the ramp of I-35 in Lathrop.

4:47 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

6:19 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

6:32 p.m.: Animal call on North Street in Lathrop.

7:55 p.m.: Motorist assist on PP Highway in Clinton County.

8:33 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

8:50 p.m.: Missing person on Harrington Lane in Gower.

8:54 p.m.: Controlled fire on SE Powell Road in Lathrop.

9:03 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on W. Clay in Clinton County.

10:13 p.m.: Medical call on Maple Street in Lathrop.

11:15 p.m.: Vehicle crash on SW Middle Road in Clinton County.

11:17 p.m.: Medical call on SW Middle Road in Clinton County.

Saturday, September 2

10:58 a.m.: Medical call on Concha in Lathrop.

1:47 p.m.: Commercial alarm on Center Street in Lathrop.

6:09 p.m.: Alarm on W. Birch Street in Trimble.

9:16 p.m.: Noise complaint on N. Clay in Holt.

9:22 p.m.: Animal call on Park Street in Lathrop.

9:24 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle in progress on PP Highway in Holt.

9:43 p.m.: Medical call on PP Highway in Clinton County.

Sunday, September 3

6:03 a.m.: Noise complaint on E. Concord in Plattsburg.

11:06 a.m.: Domestic in progress on Braley in Plattsburg.

5:42 p.m.: Suspicious person in progress on E. Evergreen in Cameron.

6:41 p.m.: Alarm on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

7:15 p.m.: Debris in roadway on SW Harris in Clinton County.

8:11 p.m.: Controlled fire on H Highway in Turney.

8:59 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on SE Cayuse in Lathrop.

10:23 p.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on 33 Highway in Lathrop.

Monday, September 4

12:29 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

4:49 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

10:27 a.m.: Medical call on PP

Highway in Holt.

11:34 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

12:16 p.m.: Debris in roadway on I-35 in Clinton County.

2:37 p.m.: Controlled fire on SE Valley View in Holt.

4:00 p.m.: Suicidal subject on N. Seventh Street in Plattsburg.

4:53 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on NW Grier in Gower.

6:12 p.m.: Motorist assist on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

7:17 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Old Cannonball in Holt.

7:44 p.m.: Medical call on Old Cannonball in Holt.

8:35 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on SE Canyon in Lathrop.

8:52 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 169 Highway in Edgerton.

9:01 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

10:52 p.m.: Medical call on Belt Avenue in Edgerton.

11:29 p.m.: Animal call on N. Main in Plattsburg.

Tuesday, September 5

1:36 a.m.: Residential alarm on SE Wexford in Lathrop.

2:10 a.m.: Domestic in progress on W. Broadway in Plattsburg.

7:36 a.m.: Property damage on 169 Highway in Trimble.

• WEEKLY HISTORY NOTES •

Five Years Ago

Thursday, September 13, 2018

• Plattsburg siblings Garrett Stephens and Sydney Stephens are named the 2018 Homecoming King and Queen.

• Clinton County’s coffers run nearly dry, with a balance of just $80,000 against $140,000 in monthly bills.

• East Buchanan girls golf team plays its very first match.

10 Years Ago

Thursday, September 12, 2013

• The Clinton County Leader wins the Missouri Class 1 Gold Medal from the Missouri Press Foundation, including first-place awards in community service, front page, feature story, breaking news story, best series and best story about history.

• The Community Courtyard flourishes with art for the annual Table Fair.

• City of Plattsburg tries to find answers as malfunctions lead to strong natural gas odorants in local businesses.

• The Moody/Hoback farmily farm honored as a University of Missouri Extension Century Farm.

• The Gower Christian Church prepares to celebrate 160 years of service.

20 Years Ago

Thursday, September 11, 2003

• Popular Plattsburg veterinarian Dr. Marshall D. Conrad passes at 80 years old.

• East Buchanan middle schooler Andrew Treat competes in international basketball tournament in Bermuda.

• East Buchanan football defeats Lathrop 36-13, as Adam Barber runs for 123 yards and two touchdowns.

30 Years Ago

Thursday, September 9, 1993

• Ted Moore, former Plattsburg city manager, honored as Person of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce.

• Lathrop residents celebrate with annual Friendship Festival—Jenny Vaughn crowned as queen with Sarah Canaday honored as runner-up; Jennifer Holt crowned princess.

• Historic romance novelist Anita Mills of national fame to hold a book signing in Plattsburg.

• Despite Matt Pritchett connecting on 13 of 19 pass attempts for the Mules, East Buchanan defeats Lathrop 12-0 as Casey Klein throws a pair of touchdowns.

40 Years Ago

Thursday, September 15, 1983

• A second lawsuit is filed against Clinton County pertaining to its jail, alleging overcrowding and lack of recreation and medical care.

• Craig Graham runs for 108 yards and a score as the Plattsburg Tigers down East Buchanan.

• Sandra Utz is the high bowler of the week at Plattsburg Bowl, rolling a single-game score of

8:08 a.m.: Medical call on Old BB Highway in Holt.

8:36 a.m.: Animal call on Locust in Lathrop.

9:07 a.m.: Roadway blocks on 69 Highway in Lawson.

12:10 p.m.: Fire call on Cannon Ball Road in Holt.

12:56 p.m.: Motorist assist on I-35 in Clinton County.

2:53 p.m.: Medical call on 69 Highway in Lathrop.

3:24 p.m.: Medical call on E. Concord in Plattsburg.

4:11 p.m.: Medical call on E. Concord in Plattsburg.

5:16 p.m.: Medical call on Railroad Circle in Lathrop.

7:41 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

9:05 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 33 Highway in Clinton County.

10:41 p.m.: Medical call on NE 288th Street in Turney.

10:52 p.m.: Medical call on NE 288th Street in Turney.

Wednesday, September 6

10:26 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

11:43 a.m.: Property damage on SW 225th Street in Plattsburg.

12:50 p.m.: Trespassing (not in progress) on 169 Highway in Gower.

1:31 p.m.: Debris in roadway on I-35 in Clinton County.

1:45 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on PP Highway in Holt.

2:09 p.m.: Fire alarm on C Highway.

2:25 p.m.: Carbon investigation on S. Fourth Street in Gower.

2:42 p.m.: Medical call on Elm Street in Plattsburg.

3:29 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

10:08 p.m.: Noise complaint on Clearview Drive in Gower.

Thursday, September 7

1:03 a.m.: Alarm on Center Street in Lathrop.

6:53 a.m.: Medical call on N. Fourth Street in Plattsburg.

10:02 a.m.: Animal call on I-35 in Clinton County.

10:12 a.m.: Medical call on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

12:02 p.m.: Animal call on Locust Street in Lathrop.

1:36 p.m.: Medical call on Gregory in Gower.

5:18 p.m.: Suicidal subject on N. Main in Plattsburg.

5:19 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Plattsburg.

5:29 p.m.: Medical call on Gregory in Gower.

6:02 p.m.: Debris in the roadway on Y Highway in Plattsburg.

6:12 p.m.: Medical call

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Monday, September 18 @ 11 am

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Monday, September 25 @ 11 am

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Monday, October 2 @ 11 am

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Special Cow Sales: 4th Friday of the month @ 6 pm 5 weigh cow buyers at every sale! Very active weigh cow and bull market!

Open all day on Sundays to receive livestock!

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WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD

Goodbye to the Mayor of Margaritaville

roll call

In the Clinton County R-III School District’s efforts to pull its MAP and APR scores even with its surrounding cohorts, the school has already cleared its first major hurdle—one that will set the foundation for success going forward.

CCR-III reported earlier this school year that the district-wide student attendance rose to 89.2 percent for the 2022-2023 school year. That’s compared to just 72.6-percent for the previous school year. Even more impressive, that isn’t traditional attendance how you or I remember it. That’s the percentage of students who attend school 90 percent of the time or more.

That stat is preferred by the state, likely in attempt to ensure that those students who never miss class aren’t skewing the figure and covering up students who are falling into the cracks. Even schools with a great traditional attendance record have trouble at times reaching the benchmark (90 percent of students at 90-percent attendance). For Clinton County R-III to reach 89.2 percent so quickly is a massive accomplishment.

The most impressive increase came at Ellis Elementary, where attendance rose by 20 percent, from 75.3 percent to 95.5 percent. The most important increase came at Plattsburg High School, where attendance increased from 66.9 percent to 80.3 percent.

Attendance is the lynchpin for student success. You can’t teach a kid who isn’t in the classroom. District leaders understand this, and pegged it as a cornerstone of their efforts, which is already bearing fruit. With another full year ahead of them, those figures could be even more impressive next fall. These attendance increases have already correlated with improved scoring, too, as the district saw a marked increase in the number of students testing proficient or advanced in math, language and science.

Fully closing the scoring gap between Clinton County R-III and its peers could take some time. We’ll know more when the full MAP/ EOC scores are released later this school year. But Plattsburg schools have taken a strong first step out of the gate.

You know you’re growin’ older when... You understand the ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

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When growing up, the love of music played a large part in the life of the Tinnen household. Our mother, Franc E., played the piano, and had a wonderful singing voice. Early on, while living in our birthplace of Maysville, she had the three little Tinnen boys singing in a musical event at the high school. This early exposure continued with all of us playing instruments and marching in the high school bands, with older brother Dave taking it a step further, organizing a rock ‘n roll band with him as the lead singer. Joining him were lead guitarist Tommy Barnett, bass player Lowell Hartell, Chris Slatinsky on the accordion and piano, and drummer John Maybrey.

I, too, was a music lover, but not having been blessed with that extra performance gene, I was part of their road crew. Those road crew stories are for another chapter in the book. Yet, love of music led us to enjoy music concerts in Kansas City.

After starting our family in 1981 with daughter, Liz, and 1983 with son, Jimmy, my wife Sue and I waited until we thought they were

ready for a concert experience. The date was September 30, 1995, when Jimmy Buffett brought his Coral Reefer Band to Sandstone Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kansas.

Having been raised in the 1960s, attending and graduating from college in the 1970s, and bartending for nine years in Kansas City, I was exposed to all that comes with alcohol and drugs. Rock ‘N Roll morphed into more than just Elvis and Tom Jones. The idea of taking them to a Led Zeppelin concert was out of the question.

Jimmy Buffett seemed like a safe choice. An outdoor arena, a musician that wrote and played fun music, what could go wrong with that? Well, just remember his band was the Coral Reefer Band. The reference to ‘Reefer’ is, of course, meaning marijuana. He sang and wrote songs about beaches, bars, pirates, and boats. Consider the songs ‘Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes,’ and ‘We are the people our parents warned us about.’ That pretty much explained what it took to transform one from the doldrums of everyday life to another place.

Drugs and alcohol were at the heart of his concerts.

When the first note of his concert began, so did the lighting up of joints, pipes, and taking a swig of alcohol. The look of terror on the kids’ faces was something a parent does not forget.

The intention that this concert

experience would be a memorable one would be correct, but not in the sense that it was intended to be.

Jimmy Buffett’s long successful music and business career came to conclusion with his death on Sept. 1. Of note, it was on the Labor Day weekend, where millions of Americans head to the beaches or on vacation to enjoy life. His musical life took him to all the places most of us could only dream of going. He was such a wonderful, good person. He wrote songs that he intended to help put us in a different place; on vacation, on the beach, surrounded by the ocean waves, with a gentle breeze.

Buffett was a longtime friend of Maureen Dowd, columnist for the New York Times. His gift was not only musical, having written two books that were on the New York Times bestseller list. He urged her to keep after the bad guys. “Keep trolling out there; as a long time, fisherman, I can say with some authority, you never know what is going to wind up on the end of you rod. Fins up and see you soon.”

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Trivia question: What instrument played by the Coral Reefers, Jimmy Buffett’s band, is originally from Trinidad? A. Xylophone; B. Bongos; C. Castanets; D. Steel Drums (find answer nearby).

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Some smiles…

• I went down the local super-

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market. I said, “I want to make a complaint, this vinegar’s got lumps in it.” The grocer said, “Those are pickled onions.”

• When Susan’s boyfriend proposed marriage to her she said: “I love the simple things in life, but I don’t want one of them for my husband.”

• I’m on a whiskey diet. I’ve lost three days already.

• I said to the gym instructor, “Can you teach me to do the splits?” He said, “How flexible are you?” I said, “I can’t make Tuesdays.” (Correct Answer D. Steel drums. The instrument played by the Coral Reefers, Jimmy Buffett’s band, that is originally from Trinidad is the steel drums. Steel drums, also known as steel pans, are percussion instruments made from oil drums. They were invented in Trinidad and Tobago in the 1930s and have since become synonymous with Caribbean music. The unique sound of the steel drums adds a tropical and festive vibe to the music played by the Coral Reefers).

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Food for thought: “We got to roll with the punches, play all of our hunches, make the best of whatever comes your way. Forget that blind ambition, learn to trust your intuition, plowing straight ahead, come what may.” - Jimmy Buffett * * * * Talk to you next week!

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Steve

An old chapter book offers perspective on Trump

Dear Editor Brett:

I want us to lay off former President Donald J. Trump. He has a very loyal following and deserves the respect he has earned from each of us for his service to us, the United States.

To that end, I was reading a very old chapter book and it offered several actions we could legitimately hate. The author’s Boss laid out these in a couple of sentences. Lately, we have come to falsely reach the understanding that hate is not an option, though I personally “hate” to disagree with this author’s Boss. Below is the short paragraph describing things we can hate. I have taken the liberty to paraphrase the author’s lines.

There are six things the Boss hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.

Haughty Eyes: This refers to pride, “self-respect or improper and excessive self-esteem known as conceit or arrogance.”

A Lying Tongue: Simply not telling the truth. My Dad used to say of someone, “He would rather tell a lie when the truth would serve the purpose better.”

Hands that Shed Innocent Blood: This is a total disrespect

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for human life. Often this manifests itself in holding ourselves to one standard and making “others” of select groups the scapegoat for what is wrong.

A Heart that Devises Wicked Schemes: When a person shouts a lie to the world over and over and is loud enough to constantly be heard around the world, then some will believe him and follow him in whatever endeavor he chooses.

Feet that are Quick to Rush into Evil: Sometimes a person begins denying facts even before the result of the facts have any outcome on the situation. If the person continuously shouts these falsehoods and gets a few of the new believers with a large following to shout

them continuously, the evil can quickly develop into a real mess.

A False Witness Who Pours out lies: See above.

A Person who Stirs up Conflict in the Community: Again, See above.

So, I can say, don’t judge Mr. Trump if that is the way you feel, but take a thoughtful and prayerful look at improper actions. This is what I formerly thought was the view of the “Christian Coalition” or what has been termed the “Evangelical Christians” of our country.

Yours, Richard Canaday Lathrop, Mo.

Honeycutt

Jamey & D’Anna

Randall D. Kelley

Randall D. Kelley, 62, of Plattsburg, died Friday, September 1, 2023, at his residence.

Randy was born on September 13, 1960, in Liberty, Mo., to Cecil E. and Audrey June (Gantt) Kelley. Randy worked many years in the concrete finishing business, for many years with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, RaDawn Kelley; and brother, Cecil E. “Junior” Kelley Jr.

Survivors include his

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sons, Terrik Kelley, of Lathrop, Randall “Jamey” Kelley, of Plattsburg, and Detri Hyatt; daughters, Whitney Roberts, of Kansas City Mo., Tehya Hyatt, and Loleta Roberts; sister, Rita Robinson, of Kansas City; 12 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Natural farewell under the direction of Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service Plattsburg Missouri. Online guestbook and obituary at www.baileycox.com.

Improve balance, flexibility, and muscle strength in this eight-week exercise program designed for older adults with any level of fitness.

The class will meet twice a week for an hour every Monday and Wednesday (10 a.m. to 11 a.m.), starting September 13 at the Clinton County Youth Building (251 116 Highway, Plattsburg, Mo.). Healthy snacks will be provided.

To register for the class, call the Extension office at 816-933-2138.

Master Gardeners’ Leaf Casting Workshop

A “Tour to Die For” in Plattsburg on Sept. 23

The Clinton County Historical Society met August 24 to finalize plans for its first cemetery tour, a Tour to Die For.

On Saturday, Sept. 23, at 1 p.m., participants can stroll or drive through four Plattsburg cemeteries where some of the dearly departed will tell their stories. All for a free will donation to benefit museum repairs! Maps showing the highlighted final resting places where presentations will be held can be picked up at the museum (308 S. Birch, Plattsburg) starting at 12:45 p.m.

Clinton County is rich in history, and this Cemetery Tour To Die For will bring history to life!

Free “Dinner on Broadway” Monday Plattsburg

The Master Gardeners of Clinton County will host a workshop on leaf casting on Saturday, September 16, at 1 p.m., at the Clinton County 4H Youth Building. The public is invited to this free event!

There will be a free Dinner on Broadway on Monday, September 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., located in the Susan L. Hageman Memorial Kitchen at 301 W. Broadway St. All are welcome. Community dinners are held on the third Monday of each month.

You will be able to create your own leaf casting and all supplies will be provided by Master Gardeners. If you have large, deep-veined leaves, like Hosta or rhubarb, they can be added to the selection. The leaf castings will need to stay at the youth building about a week to dry, so a painting party will be scheduled. We hope you will join the fun!

Senior Center Menu

Thursday, September 14

Chicken and biscuits, creamed peas, buttered beets, tropical fruit.

Friday, September 15

Swiss steak, broccoli, cauliflower, mandarin oranges, wheat bread.

Monday, September 18

Sausage veggie bake au gratin, green beans, carrots, pears, wheat bread.

Tuesday, September 19

Salmon loaf, creamed peas, coleslaw, chilled apricots, cornbread.

Wednesday, September 20

Chicken salad, potato salad, copper penny salad, fruit cocktail, whole grain bread.

Trimble school reunion coming

Community members who grew up in Trimble are planning a special gathering this fall.

There will be a Trimble school reunion on Saturday, October 14, at 2 p.m. at the Trimble Community Center (which sits on the site of the former school building).

There will be a pot luck and those who attend can share memories of their time. The last year for the Trimble school was 1962. For more information on the event, call (816) 592-9065.

Thursday, September 21 Taco salad, fiesta corn, diced tomatoes, tropical fruit, wheat bread.

Friday, September 22 Shepard’s pie with vegetables in the pie, buttered beets, lettuce salad, chilled peaches, wheat bread.

Monday, September 25

Glazed ham, broccoli, sweet potatoes, fruit cocktail, cornbread.

Tuesday, September 26

Sloppy joe on a bun, potato wedges, corn, coleslaw, fruit gelatin with bananas.

Wednesday, September 27

Fish fillet, creamed peas,

stewed tomatoes, pears, whole grain bread.

Thursday, September 28 Chicken pot pie (veggies in the pie), beets, mandarin oranges, whole wheat roll.

Friday, September 29 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pineapple, whole wheat bread.

East Buchanan fends off tough North Platte

For the second week in a row, the East Buchanan Bulldogs found themselves in a dog fight of a football game last Friday, September 8, when they defeated the North Platte Panthers, 2314.

A week removed from defeating Savannah, East Buchanan head coach Dan Ritter was excited to see his team step up and respond against another tough opponent.

“If you play the best opponents, and North Platte is one of the best Class 1

teams, you’ll be prepared for those huge games down the stretch at the end of the season,” Ritter said.

East Buchanan senior Mason Brown started the scoring off for East Buchanan in the first quarter with a seven-yard touchdown pass from fellow senior Gage Busby. Later in the first quarter, in the shadow of their own end zone, Busby completed a 99-yard touchdown pass to sophomore Ben Rhoad.

“It was a huge play,” Ritter said. “We didn’t have a whole lot going in the run game really the whole

night, so to connect the dots pushed way back in our own end zone is game-changing. We very easily could have had a safety or a backed-up punt there. Definitely something both of those young men will remember, especially a sophomore with his first big varsity action. We were proud of Ben.”

The Bulldogs’ defense contributed some points in the second quarter with a safety by senior Nick Klein. A week prior, Klein set the school record for tackles in a game and finished this one with twelve.

Senior Trevor Klein fin-

ished up the first half scoring with a five-yard touchdown run.

The second half was a defensive struggle, and the East Buchanan defense was able to fend off a late North Platte rally to push the Bulldogs’ record to 3-0 on the season.

“I think we need a game like this,” Ritter said. “A game that you think you have in the bag but your opponent refuses to die. North Platte never quit, and we had to have a gut check late.”

East Buchanan put up 390 yards of total offense.

Busby completed 12

Tigers roll over Schuyler County

The last time Plattsburg football started a season 3-0, the seniors on this year’s squad were still in eighth grade.

That changed last Friday, September 8, when the Tigers, in front an energetic Homecoming crowd, defeated Schuyler County, 92-68.

The explosive Tiger offense was on full display once again, setting a new school record for points in a game.

So far this season, Plattsburg has scored a total of 248 points through three games, which is 40 more points than they scored combined over the prior two seasons of eleven-man football.

This high-octane offense, which racked up 804 total yards, is something head coach Brandon Boswell equates to athleticism, preparation, and dominant play up front.

“Our players’ athletic and mental ability to execute our game plan, and the coaching staff preparing to take advantage of that, have been key for us,” Boswell said. “Also, our offensive line has been phenomenal. The fact we can win up front with our big cats allows us to have success.”

A 42-point first quarter, highlighted by four touchdown passes from senior Isaia Howard, was the catalyst for Plattsburg almost breaking the 100-point mark. How-

ard spread it around in the first quarter with touchdown passes to senior Gavin Carter (32 yards), junior Donte Bingham (55 yards), junior Gavin Boyle (37 yards) and sophomore Wyatt Davis (18 yards).

Bingham also scored on

64-yard and five-yard touchdown runs in the opening stanza.

The second quarter was more of the same, with Howard throwing for another score, this time to junior Rylan Langton, after running one in from five yards out.

of 23 passes for 270 yards, with two touchdowns and also two interceptions.

Rhoad was his leading receiver with 99 yards and a touchdown. Mason Brown hauled in five catches for 96 yards and a touchdown.

Trevor Klein once again surpassed the 100-yard rushing mark, finishing with 118 yards on 26 carries and one touchdown.

Defensively, senior Kade Jones had a solid performance with nine tackles. Junior Landon DeLong ended the game with six tackles.

This Friday, East Buchanan returns home to face

Lathrop (2-1), a team Coach Ritter feels presents another tough challenge.

“Lathrop is a better team than last year at 2-1. They run a Wing-T we haven’t seen for years and a defense that held us to our lowest point total last year. We better come ready to go,” Ritter said. “Focus will be on attention to detail. Sometimes we lose focus once we get into mid-season. Our focus will be fixing the little things and getting a little better each week.”

Lathrop downs Salisbury, 30-14

The Lathrop Mules made the long trek east last Friday, September 8, and collected a 30-14 win over Salisbury to move to 2-1 on the season.

The Mules racked up 434 yards of total offense against their non-conference opponent, including 354 yards on the ground.

Both quarterback Brody Spear and running back Keaton Coots scored on short touchdowns in the second quarter to give the

Mules their first lead, but Salisbury struck back before halftime, as the two teams were tied 14-14 at the break.

Lathrop ran away for good in the third, however, as Spear hit Lucas Quinn for a 31-yard touchdown and Elijah Crain scored a one-yard rushing touchdown, putting the Mules up 30-14.

Crain picked up 194 rushing yards on 21 carries Friday, while Coots ran for 103 yards on 24

EB Volleyball stays perfect

Bingham had two more first half touchdown runs, including one from 60 yards, helping push the Tigers’ lead to 70-42 at the break.

For the game, Bingham finished with 10 carries for 194 yards with four touchdowns

The East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs volleyball team ran their perfect record to 11-0 this week, including a major comefrom-behind win against big school Benton.

The Lady Bulldogs

hosted Benton (5-1) on Wednesday, September 6, and after falling behind two sets, they stormed back to win three straight and take the match (20-25, 1625, 25-19, 25-17, 17-15).

Rilyn Sherwood racked up 20 kills while Holly Caylor

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Golfers start their 2023 season

The fall golf season is underway and the East Buchanna Lady Bulldogs are starting to roll.

The Lady Bulldogs took part in the Maryville tournament on Monday, August 28, finishing third at 195. Maryville won the title with a score of 161 and South Harrison was second at 190.

Abagail Barton was ninth on the day and Hilarry Elifrits 15th out of nearly 60 golfers.

Both East Buchanan and Plattsburg competed at

HOMECOMING VICTORY

the Lawson tournament on Wednesday, September 6, with East Buchanan finishing fifth. Smithville took the tournament title and Cameron, Pleasant Hill and South Harrison rounded out the top five.

Addi Musser fired off a score of 100 to finish 11th out of 75 golfers. Abagail Barton was 16th at 102, Elifrits was 33rd at 110 and Kylie Clark was 43rd at 116.

For Plattsburg, Ada Gollnick finished 34th with a score of 111 and Addison Boyd was 58th with a score of 124.

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carries. Owen Chance added 39 yards on eight carries. Through the air, Spear threw for 80 yards while completing eight of 16 pass attempts. Quinn was his primary target, hauling in five catches for 62 yards.

Defensively, Kyle Morgan had four tackles, while Carson Clay had three tackles and eight assists and Coots had two tackles with six assists. Coots also had an

Runners compete at Chilli’, Higginsville

interception in the game.

The Mules will still be on the road this week but won’t need to travel far, as they’ll be facing the back-toback Class 1 state champion East Buchanan Bulldogs (30) in Gower. The Bulldogs are moving up to Class 2 this year after MSHSAA’s classification restructure, so Friday’s game will have both district and conference implications.

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added 11 kills and Brooklyn Johnson had 10 kills. Kylie Clark had five aces, Caylor and Anna Kenagy each had five blocks, Zora Whitt had 22 digs and Clark put up 40 assists.

A day later, the Lady Bulldogs traveled south and blew past Northland Christian in a sweep (25-11, 25-8,

25-17). Sherwood and Caylor each had eight kills in the contest. Clark had 23 assists and nine aces. Whitt had 10 digs.

This week, East Buchanan added a three-set win against South Holt. The Lady Bulldogs have now won 21 of their last 23 regular season match-ups.

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Area cross country runners took to the race courses on Tuesday, September 5, in a pair of competitions.

Both Lathrop and Plattsburg traveled to Lafayette County for the Husker Invitational. For the Lathrop boys, Max Gagnon

finished ninth out of nearly 100 runners with a time of 20:35. Zack Painter was 33rd with a time of 23:26 and Danny Adwell was 38 with a time of 23:45.

Jacob Clark finished 42nd, Brodie Berghager was 49th, Chase Brassfield was 69th and Mason Mudd was 70th.

For Plattsburg, Logan Reynolds was 54th with a time of 25:45. Logan Fuhr was 72st on the day.

Caitlyn Curtis led the Lady Tigers with an 11thplace finish in the girls race, finishing in 26:30. Josefine Zinecker was 27th, Hala Finley was 29th and Alice Nelson was 33rd.

That same day, East Buchanan traveled to Chillicothe for their invitational meet. On the girls side, Aynjewel Jones impressed with a 17th-place finish at 26:09. For the boys, Nolan Rust was 42nd at 22:49 while Riley Everett was 51st and Landon Turner was 57th.

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The Plattsburg volleyball team got in the Homecoming spirit last Thursday with a home win against Hamilton. (Above) Sophomore Izzy Parra with the serve against Hamilton. (Right) Freshman Allie Stockdale celebrates a point. brett adkison | the leader

Court Members Michael Gibson and Emma McCannon

Court Members Keegan Gudde and Lilly Nelson

Court Members Chevy Bramble and Haleigh Miller

Royalty Candidates Korbin Dow and Julia James Royalty Candidates Jon Fish and Natalie Huke

Royalty Candidates

Dakota Rankin & Dana Jorgensen

The PHS cheerleaders hitch a ride with the fire dept. King Isaia Howard and Queen Lillie Schmitten

Princess Alice Nelson and Prince River Jones

Izzy Tyes, Natalie Huke, Julia James, Dana Jorgensen, Aesa Eleaume, Lillian Schmitten. Middle: Sophia Hadley, Arianna Alas, Arianna Douglas, Halle Reed, Penelope Irizarry, Addison Ford, Andrya Page, Aidan McCrary. Back: Beau Brown, Sophie Schmitten, Madison Huke, Julianne Lambert, Allie Roberson, Avery Mumm, Allyson Dunivan, Charleigh Mooney, Lilly Nelson, Cal Swickard. spill my

Youth is a strength for Lady Tigers

Despite being one of the youngest teams in the area last year, the youthful Plattsburg Lady Tigers softball team finished with a winning, 14-12 record and gained valuable experience.

In 2023, the Lady Tigers will return nearly the entire team, including a long list of starters ready to rack up some victories.

Those starters include four seniors – shortstop Julia James, catcher/third baseman Lillian Schmitten, outfielder Dana Jorgensen and pitcher Natalie

Huke. Junior starters Avery Mumm (first baseman/ outfield) and Allie Roberson (first baseman), and sophomore starters Sophie Schmitten (outfield), Lilly Nelson (third baseman/ catcher) and Penelope Irizarry (pitcher) also return.

“I think that the girls grew a lot from last season and have now become more confident and want to be leaders,” said head coach Beau Brown. “It is great to see us having so many leaders on this team, regardless of what grade level they are in.”

The Lady Tigers will

also benefit from the senior presence of Izzy Tyes and Aesa Eleaume, and a pair of freshmen—second baseman Addison Ford and outfielder Sophie Hadley—who could contribute on the varsity level early in their careers.

One of the strong suits for the Lady Tigers will be in the circle, where they have a pair of good varsity pitchers—Natalie Huke and Penelope Irizarry—allowing Plattsburg to mix and match appearances against opponents they could see multiple times.

Fuhr, Nelson lead PHS XC

Coming into the new season, the Plattsburg cross country team will lean heavily on the experience of its two senior runners, Logan Fuhr and Alice Nelson.

“Logan Fuhr and Alice Nelson have both been in this program since their freshman year,” said Plattsburg head coach Tim Stockdale. “They both have taken on the leadership roles at practice and will continue into the meets, as well.”

Plattsburg will have some added experience with two other returning runners from last season in Logan Reynolds and sophomore Caitlyn Curtis. Stockdale said he expects to see them both improve

their times from last year. The Tigers also have one freshman addition in Hala Finley.

“Overall, I am expecting this team to be competitive,” Stockdale said. “They

have worked hard and have logged many miles in practice, and I believe we will see that improvement in the times at our first meet.”

River Jones, Braden Brown, Jon Fish, Dakota Rankin, Isaia Howard, Korbin Dow, Kyle Dake, Gavin Carter. Second Row: Dareon Gregory, Brennon Shoniber, Zackery Wheeler, Tyler Ariano, Jadan Howard, Kaden Burchit, Luke Parra, Caden McLallen, Zachary Annis. Third Row: Keegan Gudde, Camden McLallen, Jaden Shoniber, Jaiveon Grayson, Gavin Boyle, Rylan Langton, Donte Bingham, Jayce Jackson, Wyatt Davis. Fourth Row: Coach Erik May, Coach Brandon Boswell, Coach Clay Lambrecht, Coach Zach Albertson. spill my cup photography

PHS football makes switch to 8-man

It’s a new day and a new era for Plattsburg football, as the Tigers enter the 2023 season in the eight-man division of Missouri high school football.

Previous turnover at head coach and a continuous decrease in numbers finally caught up to the Plattsburg program in 2022. At times, the Tigers barely had enough players on the sidelines to field a team, leaving them at a distinct disadvantage against their KCI Conference counterparts.

With the state of the program in flux, third-year head coach Brandon Boswell and the school’s administration made the decision to move the program to eight-man for the 2023 season. That transition has been one with positives and negatives, but it is a challenge Boswell and company are meeting headon.

“There have been parts that have been really good from this change but some have been difficult,” Boswell said. “This was the best educated decision we could’ve made and have received a lot of support. This isn’t a longterm plan—it’s just a chance for us to get back where we need to be. With getting into this so late, some of the challenging things have been finding competition, and the travel will be much longer this season.”

While the Tigers are entering the unknown, they bring a talented group of players that could very well make them a competitive team in their first year of eight-man football.

Leading the charge into the eight-man world are nine experienced seniors who have been big pieces of the Plattsburg program the last four years. The seniors on this year’s squad are: Braden Brown, Corbin Dow, Jon Fish, Isaia Howard, Dakota Rankin, Gavin Carter, Kyle Dake, River Jones and Tryston Miller.

“Our seniors have really taken to being leaders. In practice, they’re helping coach up the younger guys and that has been great,” Boswell said.

Up front on the offensive line, the Tigers are bringing a unit with size and a plethora of talents. Returning starters from a year ago are Dakota Rankin, Braden Brown and Corbin Dow. Joining them along the line will be Jon Fish.

“The line has to be one of our strengths, and it should be,” said Boswell. “So far, they’ve looked really good. They’ve really cut down on mental mistakes and their technique has been great. Most importantly, we have a lot of depth.”

A pair of freshmen who could possibly see some time on the field are Jayce Jackson and Luke Parra.

Hard-running junior Donte Bingham gives Plattsburg a fast and dangerous threat coming out of the backfield. Expectations for him as the Tigers’ number-one running threat will be high. Joining Bingham in the backfield will be fellow junior Gavin Boyle, and like Bingham, he brings tons of speed to the Plattsburg running game. Boyle could also see time at the slot position, as well.

Initially slated as a receiver, senior Isaia Howard is returning to the quarterback position, a position he commanded early in his career. His strong arm and athleticism will make him a dual-threat that-along with all of the Tigers’ other weapons--will give defenses a hard time in 2023.

The combination of Rylan Langton and Gavin Carter in the receiving game will allow the Tigers to stretch the field and force opponents to defend the entire field.

On the defensive side of the ball, there are high expectations for Dakota Rankin, with his size and strength along the defensive line. Joining him up front will be Jon Fish, Donte Bingham and junior Caden McLallen, who will be tough to handle at nose guard.

Corbin Dow and Gavin Carter give Plattsburg a pair of playmakers at linebacker. Meanwhile in the secondary,

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Back Row: Logan Reynolds, Coach Stockdale, Logan Fuhr. Front Row: Hala Finley, Alice Nelson, Caitlyn Curtis. Not Pictured: Josey Zinecker. spill my cup photography

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Lathrop Mules football enters first season under head coach Corey Creason

When former head coach John Unrein resigned this past offseason, the district didn’t need to look far to find the program’s new leader, tapping defensive coordinator Corey Creason, who had been with the program since 2019. Creason previously served as head coach at Crest Ridge and Stewartsville, and was a special teams coordinator for Hamilton in 2015 and 2016 (during which the Hornets made the semifinals twice and won a state championship).

Creason said the summer went well for the program and the players bought into what the coaches have

tried to instill. He said they had a good showing at a team camp they attended, and their attendance in the weight room has gone up despite having fewer players than the previous year (having a smaller senior class).

“The players are taking it personal, in that they want to be the group that turns our program around,” Creason said. “There wasn’t much flack at all. The boys are hungry to change the direction of the program, and our juniors and seniors have really stepped it up.”

Seven seniors will lead the way for Lathrop this season, giving an otherwise young group important experience. Those seniors are Carson Clay (TE/LB), Coda

Kirkpatrick (OL/DL), Garrett Smith (RB/LB), Keaton Coots (RB/LB) Kyle Morgan (WR/DB), Kyler Simon (WR/DB) and Ryder Dalinghaus (OL/DL).

On offense, the Mules will have four returning starters, which includes junior quarterback Brody Spear, who started last season as just a sophomore. Creason said that he’s a smart athlete, quick to learn, and he knows not only his assignment at any given time, but also those of his teammates on the field.

The Mules will have production to replace in their running game, graduating a trio of their top backs from the previous season.

The Lathrop Mules cross country team is still relatively young, but with a bevy of returning runners from one year ago, the program is poised for a big stride forward this fall.

Among the returners is junior Max Gagnon, who has emerged as a leader for

the program. Coach Rick Mudd said that Max is a great kid and a great teammate.

“He’s not a selfish person,” Mudd said. “He wants to make everything around him better.”

Danny Adwell also returns for Lathrop, and Mudd said he is running well. Fellow return Zach

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Painter has been injured early in the season but Mudd hopes to see good things from him once he returns.

Lathrop has also seen the emergence of Jacob Clark early this year. Mudd said he’s broken into the team’s top five or six runners on the varsity side and he’s improving daily.

The youthful core of the Lathrop Lady Mules softball team has grown to become the program’s leaders entering the 2023 season.

The Lady Mules (who were 12-16 last year) will be led by a trio of seniors who have been at the heart of the line-up since their freshmen season. Those seniors are pitcher/infielder Kaitlyn Morgan, center fielder Keylie Beane and catcher McKayla Knight. And though she’s a year younger, junior shortstop Audrey Davis fits that same mold, having been a cornerstone of the infield since her freshman season.

“They have shown great leadership,” said head coach

Joe Dutcher. “You can imagine when most freshmen come in to play they are extremely nervous and sometimes feel overwhelmed. They have done a great job of helping the younger players feel like they belong where they are. They help encourage them and, to be honest, have shown a lot of patience so far this year. They are not only leading the team on the field but are also doing a great job of helping them outside the fence, as well.”

They’re joined by returning starters Alayna

Williams at third base and Chellssiee Meyers at second base. The two juniors made a place for themselves in the line-up last year as sophomores and are expected to continue their progress in 2023.

Fellow junior Trinity Goodman figures to take a larger role on the field this season in the outfield, while four freshmen—Lillie Reeves, Izzy Kidwell, Cambrya Hoyt and Gracie Rindom—are expected to step up early in their careers and contribute at key times.

The LHS football team (no particular order): Keeton Coots, Ryder Dalinghaus, Kyler Simon, Coda Kirkpatrick, Carson Clay, Garrett Smith. Denton Keel, Lucas Quinn, Griffin Schrunk, Luke Kidwell, Trevor Nelson. Elijah Crain, Michael McFarland, Brody Spear, Brayden Pritchett, Thane Ziemer, Jesse James, Braden Christ, Coleman McClane, Paxton Quarles, Isaiah Crain, Lukas Cochran. Dilyn Franklin, Ace Lanning, Remi Wolfe, Trace Minnis, Owen Chance, Sam Duff. Lucas Dolan, Beau McAdams, Adam Spiteri, Ray Webb, Tucker Henry, Heith McClendon, Cooper Paradiso. scholastic photography

Front Row: Garrett Beane, Zach Painter, Max Gagnon, Kaylee Carty, Mason Mudd, Jacob Clark, Donovan Walters. Back row Gage DeShon, Brodie Berghager, Chance Brassfield, Cooper Walters, Gabe Provin, Daniel Adwell. scholastic photography

LHS softball (no particular order): McKayla Knight, Trinity Goodman, Chellssie Meyers, Cayleeigh Meyers, Alayna Williams, Keylie Beane, Kala Piatt, Audrey Davis, Lillie Reeves, Gracie Rindom, Cambrya Hoyt, Destiny Painter, Madison Harris, Izzy Kidwell, Kaitlyn Morgan. scholastic photography

Back-to-back champ East Buchanan eyes third Show-Me Bowl bid

Entering the 2023 season, the East Buchanan Bulldogs are riding high after back-to-back Missouri Class 1 state championships.

They’re on a mission for a three-peat, but getting that third state title will not be easy, as they’re expected to move up from Class 1 to Class 2.

Now that the level of postseason competition has risen, head coach Dan Ritter knows his team will be ready to meet the challenge head on.

“We haven’t been overthinking it heading into this season,” Ritter said. “The

kids know what to expect from us and being in Class 2 is a great challenge for us. It’s a new challenge and chapter and we can be underdogs again.”

Leading the way for East Buchanan is an influential senior class of 13 experienced players.

The seniors this season are Gage Busby, Gavin Rhode, Nathan Fortney, Mason Brown, Aidan Rhoad, Aidan Hensley, Trevor Klein, Wyatt Parker, Tucker Musser, Nick Klein, Kade Jones, Chase Meers and Barrett Veatch.

This group has not only been a huge part of East Buchanan’s two state title

runs, but they are also the first group of players Ritter coached from their freshman year forward.

“I expect big things,” Ritter said. “These kids know how to win. They’ve had leadership roles before, so we expect a lot out of them this season. They’re going to help facilitate the future before they move on.”

At the forefront of this group of seniors is All-State running back Trevor Klein. Coming off a 2,000-yard season in 2022, Klein has to be considered one of the top football players in the state of Missouri, and the expectations are high for an elec-

Busby, Klein lead prolific returning offensive unit

Returning starters bring experience of EBHS’s Final Four run

Coming off a historic run to the Missouri Class 2 State Final Four, the East Buchanan volleyball team will be returning a core group from the 2022 squad.

The Lady Bulldogs will be led by a strong senior class that includes libero Zora Whitt, hitter Holly Caylor, hitter Anna Kenagy, setter Kylie Clark and defensive specialist Angelina Engnes.

“The senior class has been overlooked a bit,” said head coach Ryan Horn. “Our seniors were huge con-

tributors to our season last year—we don’t get to state without them. So I think they are hungry to prove that they were part of that team, too. They know what it takes to win, and win important games in October when it really matters, so I see them passing that knowledge onto the rest of the program.”

Whitt, Kenagy, Caylor, and Clark will be joined by junior hitter Rilyn Sherwood as returning starters on the squad. Coach Horn added that Kaylynn Engnes will add some speed to the varsity squad, while Layla Watkins and Brooklyn Johnson

will help them on the front row.

After going 31-7 last year and finishing fourth in the state, East Buchanan will look to build on those big game experiences.

“The girls definitely learned what it takes to achieve such a great experience,” Horn said. “They understand the effort and focus that it takes to achieve their goals. I think the biggest thing is that they have played in big games. Numerous district titles, quarterfinals, state. No game should be too big for them at this point.”

Returning starters bring experience of EBHS’s Final Four run

In its short history, the East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs golf team has quickly built a legacy, including state medals and qualifications, and a growing popularity at the high school.

“I am very excited for this season, as we return three girls that made it to state last year,” said head coach Michael Carpenter. “We have 22 total girls out and it’s been fun the last few

weeks to see some of their growth. (The) key in girls golf is always consistency, and I think if the girls continue to work at it, they have a chance to compete to win every time they tee it up.”

The Lady Bulldogs will have a staggering 10 seniors on the team this season, many of whom will be playing two sports this fall. The senior group includes Addi Musser, Abigail Archdekin, Anna Kenagy, Kylie Clark, Hilarry Elifrits, Caroline

Have a great season!!

Utz, Ellie Edwards, Macy Scott, Ashlyn Williams and Zora Whitt.

Three of the Lady Bulldogs—Addi Musser, Abagail Barton, Hilarry Elifrits—battled their way to the Missouri Class 1 State Championships last year, and know what it takes to qualify for the state’s biggest competition.

Carpenter said that Abigail Archdekin, Caroline Utz and Laney Wilmes will have a chance to contribute on the varsity squad this year and that senior addition Kylie Clark has been playing well in practice and could find a big role on the team.

The 2023 East Buchanan football team.

Front Row (left to right): Lexi Golden, Kendyl Edwards, Gina Engnes, Milla Smith, Kaylynn Engnes, Magnolia Whitt, Kamryn Werle. Back Row: Coach Werle, Maggie Kelsey (mang), Holly Caylor, Layla Watkins, Brooklynn Johnson, Zora Whitt, Rilyn Sherwood, Anna Kenagy, Kylie Clark, Coach Mead, Coach Horn. scholastic photography

Front Row: Ashlyn Williams, Kyile Clark, Caroline Utz, Abigail Barton. Second Row: Macy Scott, Ellie Edwards, Addisyn Musser, Hilarry Elifrits, Anna Kenagy, Zora Whitt. Third Row: Elizabeth Tellesbo, Layla Watkins, Kendyl Edwards, Seneca Carr, Piper Jacobs, Ellyonna Conard, Ella Brown, Laney Wilmes, Maggie Whitt, Clara Mink, Ellie Jackson, Abagail Barton. scholastic photography

Returnees, depth will power East Buchanan runners

The East Buchanan cross country team will feature a strong mix of seniors, returning starters and a bevy of incoming talent this season, which should make for a fun and productive 2023.

“We are excited to be fielding both a full girls and boys team this year,” said East Buchanan head coach

Jodie Parkhurst. “It has been a few years since we have had both. We expect our large number of freshmen to build up our team this year and into the future.”

Leading the way will be a quartet of seniors who bring race-day experience to the squad: Aynjewel Jones, Teddi Dixon and Riley Everett. Junior Katie O’Donnell and sophomore Nolan Rust

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tric senior season.

“It’s kind of bittersweet heading into this season knowing Trevor won’t be here next year,” Ritter said. “He’s been a staple of our program the past four years, and with this being his last, we know it will be pretty special.”

Junior Aidan Smith is also expected to get some carries in the East Buchanan backfield.

Providing the running room for Klein and company will be a quartet of linemen with tons of experience and potential. Setting the tone along the offensive line will

be Tucker Musser, a threeyear starter at center. Joining him will be Nick Klein, Barrett Veatch and junior Corbin Allen. The final spot along the line is still being determined.

Driving the ship that is the East Buchanan offense will be returning All-State quarterback Gage Busby. As a junior, Busby emerged as a major threat with his arm and his continued development is something that Ritter is excited to see.

“Gage has had a really good offseason,” Ritter said. “He is definitely a student of the game and has even more

EBHS to lean on young teammates

also return to the team after gaining varsity experience last season.

“Jones, Everett, and Rust have worked hard, during both spring track and summer to be ready to hit the ground running in cross country,” said Parkhurst.

“They are looking to replace our state runners from the past.”

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confidence heading into this season. He is becoming a great leader for us.”

Developing behind Busby as the quarterback of the future for East Buchanan is sophomore Phoenix Baugh, who brings the added ability to run with the football.

Busby will have several weapons he’ll be targeting in 2023, including Aidan Hensley and Mason Brown. Both bring tons of athleticism and speed to the wide receiver position. East Buchanan fans can also expect to see Gavin Rhode and juniors Ty Ingle and Cayden Ray making plays in the passing

For East Buchanan softball, the 2023 season will be about learning the varsity game and making strides forward, as the team begins to rely more on its younger athletes.

“With having so many younger players this year, I hope they learn how to work together as a team, and learn what it means to be a good teammate,” said head coach Jami Dodge. “We are working each day to get better and learning that it is not about perfection, but progression.”

game. While the offense is expected to be as potent as ever, the Bulldog defense will once again be a force to be reckoned with.

The centerpiece of the Bulldog defense will be Nick Klein at linebacker.

“Nick is a first-team All-State linebacker,” Ritter said. “He’s a gamer and can make every play on the field. The kid just gets it done and we hope for one more really stellar year from him.”

Joining him at linebacker (a group that is replacing three All-State players from a year ago) will be Kade Jones and junior Kyler Paxton. At the outside linebacker/defensive end position, East Buchanan fans can expect to see Aidan Rhoad, Gavin Rhode and junior

The Lady Bulldogs will have three seniors on the team this year, including catcher/shortstop Abigail Archdekin, second baseman Maely McCoy and center fielder Emrey Taylor. Archdekin will be a cornerstone for the team, bringing a veteran presence to the line-up.

“Abigail has been a great leader for us,” said Coach Dodge. “Not only are her skills very high, she is very knowledgeable of the game and can effectively communicate to her teammates. It has been really great to see her take the

Coleson Orstad.

A trio of underclassmen could also see some time at linebacker, including sophomores Bode Griffin and Ben Rhoad, along with freshman Landon Smith.

In the secondary, Ritter anticipates giving Trevor Klein and Mason Brown some playing time, but would prefer keeping them focused on offense. Others who will see time at the safety position will be Aidan Smith and Ty Ingle, along with juniors Landon DeLong and Trey Johnson. Aidan Hensley will be a feature player at cornerback and will be joined by Nathaniel Fortney and junior Cayden Ray.

Up front for the East Buchanan defense will be the dangerous trio of Chase

underclassmen under her wing, and they look up to her.”

East Buchanan, which will be looking to improve on an eight-win mark from last year, will also benefit from the return of sophomore starters Lindsey Herpel at first base and Caroline Houghton in left field.

Three freshman newcomers – Ava Hall (pitcher), Delaney Crump (catcher/shortstop) and Madelyn McCoy (outfield) – could also contribute in big ways in 2023.

Meers, Wyatt Parker and Barrett Veatch.

Meers, with his size, will be a key component to the East Buchanan success this season. “Chase will be a staple for us in the middle and could be a big factor in us making another run at state,” Ritter said.

Another All-State player East Buchanan has to replace this season is Alec Hesson at kicker. Expected to take on the kicking duties this year are Wyatt Parker and junior Gavin Utz.

With the amount of talent East Buchanan has coming back, the three-peat is an attainable goal, and the Bulldogs are ready to meet the challenge head on, even if it means campaigning through Missouri’s Class 2.

sports

Front Row: Left to right: Katie O’Donnell, Clara Mink, Madeline Newell, Aynjewel Jones, Kimmi Kohrs, Caleb O’Donnell. Back Row: Audrey Evans, Riley Everett, Landon Turner, Lewis Atha, Nolan Rust, Teddi Dixon, and Ryan Dicks. scholastic photography

Front Row: Hailey Moreels, Madelyn McCoy, Abigail Archdekin, Maely McCoy, Ava Hall. Second Row: Caroline Houghton, Lindsey Herpel. Back Row: Asst. Coach Jeremy Uptegrove, Delaney Crump, Seneca Carr, Kaylee Barton, Makayla Roe, Emrey Taylor, Head Coach Jami Dodge. scholastic photography

Youth movement continues for PHS

Last season, the Plattsburg Lady Tigers volleyball team underwent a youth movement, as 12 of their 16 players were underclassmen. That movement continues this season, but with many of those players returning with a full year of varsity experience under their belt.

The sophomore class is at the core of the Lady Tigers’ efforts this year, with several players who played key roles as just freshmen

in 2022. That includes tenth graders Letecia Howard, Izzy Parra, Reece Biggerstaff, Shay Steggall and Kameron Woods.

And the team is already getting varsity support from several freshmen who are stepping up, such as Ava Norton and Allie Stockdale.

“I hope to see them develop more teamwork and communication,” said head coach Hayley Graham of her young team and their progression this year. “Because this team is so young, we are

still learning how to work together as a team.

Plattsburg will have some help from upperclassmen, as well, as juniors Alexis Grayson and Loralie Matsukevich return to the team after earning their roles in the varsity program as sophomores last year.

Two seniors—Marta Serrano and Keira Timms— will give the team some elder experience throughout the season.

Lathrop Football, From page A10

Senior Keaton Coots has impressed as the halfback and Creason said he’s a leader in the backfield. Elijah Crain has moved from the offensive line to fullback, where he has been battling for playing time with Garrett Smith. Creason said both have done really well in splitting reps at the spot. Younger backs Owen Chance and Jesse James are showing potential and have worked hard.

Juniors lead Plattsburg

Lady Tigers golf

The young Plattsburg Lady Tigers golf team continues to grow, and with a core group of returning juniors, the program could be set for a step forward in 2023.

With no seniors on the team, head coach Amanda Wilkinson and the younger players will be looking to returning junior starters Ada Gollnick, Addison Boyd and Elizabeth Carnie for experience and leadership.

“I’m looking forward to this year because we have a solid core returning,” said Wilkinson. “The thing that makes this team special is that they are a friend group off the course, so they are really close knit. They work really well together as a team.”

The Lady Tigers will also benefit from the return of sophomore Jaybrea Clevenger, as well as the addition of junior Kenlee Fish to bolster the squad.

PHS Football, From page A9

Tiger fans can expect big plays from Isaia Howard, Rylan Langton, Gavin Boyle and sophomore Wyatt Davis.

Entering the world of eight-man football, the Tigers enter the unknown, but the program has seemingly taken the right step towards building the itself back up. Numbers are growing

and there is excitement for what’s to come.

“We expect to be better,” Boswell said. “Making this move gives us a real chance to be competitive, now we just need to go out and perform at a high level with the expectation that we can compete and win some games.”

The offensive line will be led by returning starters Michael McFarland and Coda Kirkpatrick, who will

pave the way for several new linemen, including Remi Wolfe, Thane Ziemer, Ryder Dalinghaus and Beau McAdams. Creason said they’ll rely a lot on Wolfe as a freshman center and said that, though McAdams is undersized for the line, there are few athletes who will outwork him.

Junior Lucas Quinn will provide a dangerous target in the receiving game, while seniors Kyle Morgan and Kyler Simon will only add to the team’s potential through the air.

On defense, Lathrop

will need to replace the intensity and talent of Ben Christ, who was one of the best small school players at middle linebacker in Missouri. The return of Keaton Coots and Carson Clay in the linebacking corps will help the Mules tremendously. Elijah Craine will slot into the MLB spot, while former linebacker Ryder Dalinghaus will move to the defensive line to help that unit. Sophomores Lucas Dolan and Ace Lanning, as well as Garrett Smith, are expected to contribute in the defensive box. McFarland

will also be a leader on the line.

“I want our core group to take lead of our defense,” Creason said. “Be vocal, communicate, and make our calls early. They need to be in the mix on every play. They have three years with me, so they know what to expect and what I want from them.”

In the secondary, Lathrop will turn to Spear and Luke Kidwell to help replace the defensive prowess of Matt Miller at the safety position.

New coach for experienced Lathrop squad

by brett adkison leader editor

The Lathrop Lady Mules volleyball team will be entering the 2023 season with a new head coach, but plenty of returning players to make a push for progress.

Casey Kelly, who takes the reins after serving as an assistant coach, will have 10 upperclassmen on her roster this fall. That includes four seniors with a lot of experience: McKinlee Clapp, Gabrielle Breuer, Kara Seeley and Morgan Davis.

They’ll be joined by a long list of juniors who have also gained experience in recent years, including Lily Dietrich, Kyanne Seeley, Dannica Hope, Sidney Westbrook, Kirra Gentry and Madeliene Pollard.

Two underclassmen— sophomore Kiersten Sewell

and freshman Jacie Kassanavoid—have also earned their places on the varsity line-up and could be a big help for the team.

The Lady Mules will host the Class 2, District 15 tournament this year, which will see them looped in with some eastern teams, includ-

ing Brookfield, Carrollton, Lawson, Hamilton, South Harrison and Trenton. The other KCI teams are in District 16 this year.

Front Row (left to right): Brayden Laramore-Yanez, Ava Norton, Allie Stockdale, Shay Steggall, Letecia Howard, Reece Biggerstaff, Izzy Parra, Kameron Woods, Loralie Matsukevich. Back Row: Brooklyn Crowley, Emma McCannon, Mattie Dohle, Marta Serrano, Alexis Grayson, Kiera Timms, Harper Sowers, Rylan Adamson, Rebekah Douglas, Brynnelynne Weavers, Coach Graham. spill my cup photography

Left to Right:Kenlee Fish, Addison Boyd, Amanda Wilkinson, Elizabeth Carnie, Ada Gollnick. Not pictured Jaybrea Clevenger. spill my cup photography

The 2023 Lady Mules volleyball team

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All hunting, fishing, swimming, and trespassing on land owned or controlled by the undersigned is hereby forbidden, except with the permission of the owner.

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

Case Number: 23CN-PR00064

In the Estate of ELVIN ELWOOD PERREN, Deceased.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

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

On August 30, 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, SARA G. PERREN was appointed the personal representative of the estate of ELVIN ELWOOD PERREN, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY, Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court.

The personal representative’s business address is: SARA G. PERREN, 7089 Kimberly Court, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

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

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.

Date of the decedent's death: May 15, 2023

Date of first publication: September 7, 2023

/s/ Teresa L. Bingham Judge

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28/23)

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

Case Number: 23CN-PR00065

In the Estate of EILEEN JANE ASKREN, Deceased.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

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

On August 31, 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Lloyd R, Askren was appointed the personal representative of the estate of Eileen Jane Askren, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY, Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court.

The personal representative’s business address is: 317 W Locust, Plattsburg, MO 64477

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

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.

Date of the decedent's death: October 5, 2022

Date of first publication: September 7, 2023

/s/ Teresa L. Bingham Judge

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28/23)

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In Re: Jason D White, an Unmarried Person

TRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Jason D White, an Unmarried Person dated 05/26/2017, and recorded on 05/31/2017 Document 201701509 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Clinton County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 09/29/2023 at 11:00 AM at the West Front Door of the Clinton County Courthouse, 207 N. Main St. Plattsburg MO 64477, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit:

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

Eastplains Corporation

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE

Published in the Clinton County Leader

File #: WHIJAAHF

First publication date 09/07/2023

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

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NOTICE TO BID

The Clinton County Commissioners will accept bids for a 325,000 BTU Waste Oil Furnace for the road and bridge building. Described as follows: 2.1 gallons an hour usage, 8” chimney, 650 pounds, 115-volt single phase power on 30 AMP circuit or 230-volt single phase power on 20 AMP circuit.

Please contact Roger Riddle at 816539-2932 for more information on the specifications and any questions about the bid. Bids will be due by October 10, 2023. Bids can be hand delivered or mailed to the Clinton County Clerk, 207 N Main, Rm. 103, Plattsburg, Mo. 64477.

THE CLINTON COUNTY COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS,WAIVE ANY INFORMALITIES OR TECHNICALITIES AND TO ACCEPT THE BID THAT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF CLINTON COUNTY.

(9/14, 9/21/23)

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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.

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Excellent condition.

2017 Hideout LHS 185. Sleeps 6. Galt. $9,500. 515-7714020

2022 Takeuchi

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

2016 Keystone Impact Vapor lite. Toy hauler w/ slideout &

separated garage, great condition. $14,000 call 913515-1072

2000 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic motorcycle. Low miles, newer tires, very good condition. $3,000.00. Galt. 515771-4020

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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

The City of Trenton is accepting applications for:

• One full-time firefighter position, and

• Multiple paid-percall/volunteer firefighters Applications can be picked up at the Trenton Fire Department at 1001 E. 17th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer. For more information call 660359-5552.

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In Re: Jennifer Grider

Case No.: 23CN-DR00033

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

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

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In Re: Alexis J Meyer

Case No.: 23CN-DR00032

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

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

along with three catches for 91 yards and one score.

“Donte’s performance was fun to watch,” Boswell said. “He’s running the ball with good vision right now and does a good job catching the ball out of the backfield. Once he has the ball, his natural strength and speed are displayed, and that’s making him an elite runner.”

Howard once again had a dominant performance, completing 20 of 28 passes for 370 yards with six touchdowns, to go along with his 136 yards on the ground with two scores.

Plattsburg’s leading receiver was Gavin Boyle with seven catches for 116 yards and one touchdown. Meanwhile, Rylan Langton hauled in five catches for 100 yards with two touchdowns.

On the defensive side of the ball, Coach Boswell still feels the Tigers are finding their footing in the transition to eight man.

“I’m trying to deal with the realities of eight man in that you are likely going to give up more points than you might in eleven man football,” Boswell said. “But that doesn’t mean our team should be content with what we’ve done so far. I believe we were able to get seven defensive stops against a very good quarterback and running game.”

Leading the team in tackles were Isaia Howard, Donte Bingham and Rylan Langton with three each. On the turnover front, Howard hauled in an interception while sophomore Wyatt Davis recovered a fumble.

This Thursday, the Tigers hit the road to take on Slater (0-3).

Area Softball Results

After suffering a KCI loss to Mid-Buchanan 7-2 last Thursday at Perkins Park, the Plattsburg Lady Tigers bounced back for a pair of wins at the Maysville Tournament on Saturday.

That included an impressive win against GRC foe Trenton, 3-2. Penelope Irizarry was great on the rubber for Plattsburg, allowing just three hits, one earned run and one walk over six innings of work. Lillian Schmitten, Lilly Nelson and Madison Huke each scored runs.

The Lady Tigers needed just three innings to defeat DeKalb 20-5. Julia James had a monster game, going four-forfour with four runs, three RBIs, a double and a triple. Lillian Schmitten scored three runs with three RBIs. Allie Roberson scored two runs with three RBIs. Natalie Huke took the win, striking out a pair of batters in two innings. Irizarry tacked on a flawless inning from the circle.

The lone blemish of the day was a 6-5 loss to Maysville in extra innings. Lillian Schmitten

had three hits with a run and an RBI. Roberson scored twice. James added an RBI and Addison Ford had a run and an RBI. Irizarry pitched 7+ innings, spreading out seven hits while striking out four batters without a walk. She had just one earned run.

Lathrop ran into a string of tough opponents over the past week, going 1-5 in that span. That included a 1-2 showing in the Polo Tournament.

The win came in a big way Saturday, however, as they downed Meadville for a 13-0 victory.

Alayna Williams went two-for-three with three runs scored and three RBIs in the contest. Key-

lie Beane scored three times and Audrey Davis knocked in two RBIs. Izzy Kidwell scored twice with an RBI. Cambrya Hoyt scored twice and Lillie Reeves knocked in a pair of runs. In the circle, Audrey Davis gave up just two hits in five shutout innings.

The Lady Mules put up a fight Monday against Benton but came away with the 10-4 loss. Williams hit a home run to knock in three RBIs.

The youthful East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs continued with their growing pains in the last week, falling in matchups against West Platte 10-0, King City 18-0 and Stewartsville 11-1.

(Above) Isaia Howard looks to pass the ball while Jon Fish (50) provides protection. (Below) Senior Gavin Carter closes in on the quarterback. brett adkison | the leader

PHS senior Julia James

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