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Looking back at the Plattsburg Tigers and their run to a district title on the baseball diamond.
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Keith “Grumpy” Felts was a man of many talents and interests, but perhaps no better talent than friendship.
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Leibrandt Jewelry in Cameron first opened its doors on July 10, 1873. 150 years later, the store keeps going strong.
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Residents in Plattsburg could soon see their utility rates on the rise, but city officials are hopeful they can find budget cuts to help offset the need for additional rev-
enues.
The Plattsburg City Council met in a special session on Wednesday, June 28, at Plattsburg City Hall to pass the 2023-2024 budget. During the meeting, City Administrator Chase Waggoner warned
that the outlook isn’t rosy, as the city’s rates for natural gas haven’t kept up with the costs. He said that when the city went to a flex model for its gas rates, officials likely weren’t aggressive enough with the prices. Inflation hasn’t helped
matters.
Waggoner said in order to propose a balanced budget without cutting services, the city would need to increase its gas rates by upwards of 43 percent, water rates by
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The East Buchanan Board of Education amended the district’s 2022-2023 budget for the year end, adopted its new budget for the 2023-2024 school year, and listened to a campaign strategy from Design Studio for the proposed middle school levy issue at its recent monthly meeting.
In their presentation Monday, June 26, representatives from Design said the studio had held two additional meetings, one with staff and another with community members that attended to gather additional information to develop a campaign strategy for the board to consider.
Superintendent Dr. John Newell told the board that district money can’t be used to either promote or oppose the proposed upcoming proposition. However, he said that
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Residents in Gower are ready for three days of fun in the sun this week during the annual Gower Days Festival at the city park.
The festival, which has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, will last from Friday, July 7, through Sunday, July 9, and will include parades, games, contests, prizes, music, food and so much more!
The festivities actually begin on Thursday, July 6, with a series of pageants begin-
ning at 6 p.m. at the Gower Christian Church AFC Building. The contests include Little Mr. and Miss Gower, Prince and Princess and the Queen Pageant.
The winners of the pageants will be announced the following day, Friday, July 7, during the opening ceremonies at 5:30 p.m. in the park. The opening ceremonies will also include the national anthem by Christie Ottinger and honoring the 2023 Grand Marshal,
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Clinton County Sheriff Larry Fish provided more details Wednesday, June 28, on a recent shooting at Lake Arrowhead.
Ammon Preston, 33, of Avondale, Mo., has been charged with second degree murder, armed criminal action, second degree assault and third degree assault resulting from an altercation and shooting that took place at Spring Lake beach on Saturday, June 24. Randy Turner, 44, of Lathrop, was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of the shooting.
Sheriff Fish said authorities were dispatched to a chaotic scene that included reports of multiple people shot, someone ran over with a vehicle and
a shooter at large. It was found that an altercation had started between two juveniles, and when Mr. Preston put his hands on one of the juveniles, Mr. Turner stepped in to attempt to diffuse the situation.
Sheriff Fish said that Preston then allegedly presented a gun and attempted to pistol whip Mr. Turner. The gun went off and struck Mr. Turner in the neck, resulting in his death. Mr. Preston allegedly fired off another shot at a bystander before parties were able to subdue Preston and wrestle the gun from him.
Sheriff Fish said it was a case of a simple dispute that grew out of control, in part due to alcohol and/or drug consumption.
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30 percent and sewer rates by 25 percent. He said if the council wants to avoid the full force of the needed increases, they’ll need to find places to cut the budget.
Mayor James Kennedy said that, in talking with Alderman Sue Malone, they agreed that the proposed increases would be crushing for many local families, especially those residents who are on a fixed income, and they would need to find ways to bring it down. Malone said she agreed, adding she, herself, wasn’t sure she could afford such increases.
Facing a June 30 deadline to approve the new budget, the council voted Wednesday to move forward with the budget
figures for the 2023-2024 fiscal year with intentions of cutting expenditures through an upcoming amendment.
In anticipation, the council discussed several areas in which they could possibly cut costs. Those included doing away with municipal court and forgoing the purchase of several new municipal vehicles. Meanwhile, Waggoner will be meeting with the city’s consultants to work on the gas rate structure.
staff members, as private citizens, can campaign as they see fit in their personal time. He also said that a group of community members had formed to support this proposed levy for the August election ballot.
Design Studio representatives showed some artistic renditions for the new middle school and went through a proposed floor plan that would allow for at least an additional four classrooms to be added if the need arose in the future. Design Studio’s design proposes a single-level building with many safety features included, as well as all the amenities necessary for a middle school to hold sporting events and meet the instructional needs for all students.
The board members also discussed the options that might be available for the old middle school property and building, which included offering the property to the City of Easton if they might be interested. No price for the property was discussed and it appears the board prefers to sell the property when and if
the proposed levy passes in August. If passed, the new middle school would not be ready until fall of 2025.
The board also approved the calendar for their board meetings for the 20232024 school year, with most being held on the third Monday of each month. Several were moved to the fourth Monday. The board calendar can be accessed on the district website.
The next order of business was to discuss the proposed budget for the upcoming year, as well as amend the current budget for the year ending. Amending the current year’s budget is common for districts at the end of June so accounts can be zeroed out.
Dr. Newell told the board that, using conservative figures, he anticipated the revenues for the district at approximately $3.4 million with expenses totaling $2.8 million. He was unsure how the property tax reassessment would impact the district or how much additional revenue the district might realize; more accurate figures would be available
Mayor Ken Pike.
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Also on Wednesday, the council approved Mohammad Ishfao (doing business as Plattsburg Liquor LLC, etc.) for a liquor license at 203 N. East Street, which was necessitated because the location has changed hands.
Vendors, rides and inflatables will run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, including a dunk tank. There will also be two musical acts that night, as Curtis Wayne Stroud will take the stage at 6 p.m. and the band Montage will play at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday will be packed with fun from sunup until sundown, beginning with the 5K presented by the EBHS cross country team at 8 a.m. (registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at 302 Railroad). Vendors will open at 9 a.m. and the annual baby show
in August or September. Dr. Newell said he anticipates the district will have a fund balance of approximately 36 percent or 37 percent for the year.
It appears there is interest in new coaching positions at the middle school for cross country and softball, and the board approved a salary schedule for those two additional sports.
Dr. Newell informed the board that two of the HVAC units in the ag building need to be replaced and relocated due to a sewer line that is underground below them. The other HVAC units are working fine at this point and Dr. Newell believes they will provide service as designed for the upcoming year, if not longer.
During his board update, Dr. Newell informed members that the bleacher extension was projected to be finished prior to the start of the new football season, but he was hoping for it to be completed a little sooner than proposed to give some breathing room. The new concrete walk approved for the stadium should also be
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hosted by Gail Orstad will begin at 9 a.m.
Parade line-up will start at 9:30 a.m. at the high school and the parade will begin downtown at 10:30 a.m. Carnival rides and inflatables begin at 11 a.m. and the Gower Days Talent Show will start at 11:30 a.m.
The B.J. Talley Magic Show will take the stage at 1:30 p.m. and the Rock N’ Country Variety Show starts at 2:30 p.m. The FFA will host a pedal tractor pull at 3 p.m. and a kids cornhole tournament (up to 13 years old) at 4 p.m. B.J. Talley will
finished prior to the season start.
The elementary building’s new security doors are installed, and the teacher leadership group will meet in July to discuss the upcoming CSIP. He also told the board they needed to start thinking about which way to go if the levy passes – a hard bid, or a consultant management proposal process. The hard bid puts the project out for bids for a proposed amount; however, most projects have change orders that add to the proposed cost. The consultant management proposal would result in the board selecting a company to oversee the project, but usually comes with a percent added to the total cost.
He also touched further on the reassessment of property taxes, stating that school districts can only realize a five-percent increase in reassessments, so the district may need to be ready to roll back its tax.
The next board meeting will be held on July 17 at 7 p.m. in the high school library. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
perform music at 4:30 p.m.
The Missouri Rebels will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. and the FFA adult cornhole tournament will start at 6 p.m. The Gower Days headliner, Swift Kik, will take the stage at 8:30 p.m.
On Sunday, registration for the car show will run from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and awards will be announced at 3:30 p.m. Vendors will open again at 9 a.m. The Masonic Lodge will have an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ben and Lauren Johnson will take the stage at noon with tributes to Elvis, John-
ny Cash, Patsy Cline and more.
The Gower Masonic Lodge will be selling hamburgers and hot dogs both Friday and Saturday. The Gower American Legion will be selling breakfast on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the Gower Lions Club will be selling its Famous Tenderloin Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. The Ebeneezer UMC Ladies Group will be selling funnel cakes throughout the weekend.
I won’t dispense it, Sam I am. I won’t dispense without exam. I won’t dispense it to your dog, although you bash me in a blog. I won’t dispense it to your friend, who yells at me without end. I won’t dispense it for the ear, for the eyes, or for the rear.
I won’t dispense it though you yell how mean I am-the world you’ll tell. I won’t dispense it to your cat, to your bird, or to your rat.
I won’t give in-I’m standing tall, although you’ll whine and cry and call.
I won’t dispense it, Sam I am. You can’t have meds without exams!
We know it may be inconvenient, but exams are required legally and to ensure the safety and efficacy of treating your pet.
I was told by many when I was much younger that if you had a handful of friends in your life, you were rich. Those words came from my parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts, as well as, “Your word is your bond; no one can take it from you, but if you lose it, it takes a long, long time to regain.”
Well, one of that handful of good friends that I have been blessed to know in my lifetime was Keith “Grumpy” Felts. Grumpy moved to be with his heavenly Father on June 20, 2023, just two short months prior to his 73rd birthday.
My wife, Donna, and I attended his farewell services on June 26 and traveled to his final resting place at Mount Washington Cemetery in Plattsburg. It was a fitting location for Grumpy, away from the main roads into the cemetery and right next to a large, wooded area, where birds and wildlife would be close and possibly even rest on his gravesite.
Pastor Charles East of the Second Baptist Church handled the services at Bailey and Cox Funeral Home and at the gravesite. His words were surely comfort to Grumpy’s family – wife, Mary Ann, and sons Myron, Brandon, and Reggie.
How did I first become acquainted with Keith “Grumpy” Felts? Well, I came to Plattsburg and the Clinton County R-III School District in August of 2000 to teach special education students. My wife, Donna, came to the district in 2001 as a reading and language arts teacher. My first encounter with Grumpy quickly revealed how he got his nickname. I met him at school during a conference for one of his sons. Grumpy and I first were at odds on what should be expected educationally for his son. He was not one to mince words. Unfortunately, neither was I. It was almost like the immovable force met the irresistible object.
However, I stood by my guns and I was able to show Grumpy that my expectations were in the best interest of his child. We soon became not only advo-
cates with similar goals, but friends. As time passed, the respect and friendship grew to where I would truly call him one in a handful of true good friends I have or have known.
Grumpy was, in my opinion, a Renaissance Man. Most looked at the man and saw a rough exterior with a very vocal opinion; he was not afraid to tell you what he thought.
However, there was much more to the man. As the saying goes, “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” There was so much more to the man than you might first think. Keith was not what some would consider to be “well educated.” He joined the U.S. Army after high school in 1968. He became a steel worker for Armco in Kansas City for 20some years. He and Mary Ann adopted three sons and chose to move to Plattsburg in the early 1990’s. They chose Plattsburg because it was a town with cultural diversity, and they felt comfortable raising their three sons here. Those that knew Grumpy knew that children were very important to him. I would guess you could describe him as a protector first and a provider second.
He raised homing pigeons, gamecocks, finches, meat rabbits, ran a bait and tackle shop, and he was a trapper, fisherman and a hunter. He built animal cages significantly stronger and better than any you could purchase in a retail store (I still have one I use to trap racoons). Grumpy always said he could make a dollar and feed his family regardless of what was going on in the economy.
He was an artisan woodworker, making beautiful furniture, jewelry boxes (of which I have a couple). He also taught his three sons all he knew and as much as they could absorb. They worked beside him in the bait shop and garden. And he was a novelist, writing and self-publishing three novels. For those who read all three, you may have gotten a glimpse of people Grumpy knew in his lifetime. I read two of them, my wife read all three. It was Donna that kept nagging him to finish the first novel
and continue writing, as did I.
Grumpy also had a very large heart and wanted to share his knowledge with anyone wishing to ask, especially children. He came to Clinton County Middle School several times and spoke to my wife’s language arts classes about trapping when her students were reading “Where the Red Fern Grows.” He would bring pelts and other items to show to the students. He was able to make the story in the book come alive for her students. He also spoke with her students about writing, saying he would sometimes edit his writing many, many, many times. His vocabulary was exceptional, and he would chew on words or sentences until he got the right flow and rhythm he was looking for. I wish I had his talent and patience for doing that.
Grumpy also served his community by serving for three terms on the Clinton County R-III School Board. He always told me his first concern was to make sure the district did what was in the best interest of the students and the staff. He was a watchdog for the community and the district. We would discuss many issues regarding the district and, for the most part, he voted his conscience.
During his farewell service, several young people spoke about their experiences with Grumpy, as did I and my wife, Donna. But that says something about the man. He touched many, many lives in a very positive way. I don’t put us in that young category because we are not. Keith and I were basically the same age. Maybe that is why we bonded so well. I don’t know.
But I do know that I will miss my conversations with Grumpy, sharing our thoughts on everything from religion to politics. I know you were hurting physically the past few years, Grumpy; your pain is no more. Your race has ended. You ran a good one, and I look forward to talking with you again when my race is done. So long, my friend. Hold a spot for me.
The Clinton County Board of Equalization will start Monday, July 10, 2023. Individuals wishing to be heard at this board will be required to bring an appraisal of the property in question, which is not more than six months old. Individuals must also talk to the Assessor’s office at 816-539-3716 BEFORE an appointment will be scheduled on July 10, 2023
Over the next year, Missourians will learn of the Great American Eclipse that’ll sweep our southeastern corner on the afternoon of Monday, April 8, 2024. For just over four minutes, the moon will dot out the sun and the land will be thrown into complete darkness. Cities like Poplar Bluff and Cape Girardeau will be inundated with spectators who want the best and longest view.
Bah humbug.
This all might sound familiar, and with good reason. Back in 2017, Clinton County found itself in the path of its own total solar eclipse. It was historic. Visitors flooded into the county for the once... uh... twice-in-a-lifetime moment. Hundreds of residents spent months and years preparing for the event.
I had been waiting almost a decade for that eclipse.
In 2009, I was with the former Rural Reporter newspaper in Lathrop when an eclipse expert from Iowa came to town with a good-natured warning: a total eclipse was just eight years away, Lathrop was on the exclusive “path of totality,” and once word got out, the town would be a hotspot for those wanting to experience the eclipse to the fullest.
At that age, eight years was an eternity to wait, but I kept it in the back of my mind and anticipated the magic of the stellar light show – the thrill of the moon moving into position, a festive atmosphere enveloping our community, the 360-degree sunset, white flares of light dancing behind a massive black ball in the sky.
The only thing that could derail the day would be clouds. So why worry? The eclipse was on August 21, and historically, the least cloudy day of the year in Kansas City in August 26. How perfect.
You know what happens next.
I was in the field just north of the Hungry Mule when it became apparent the clouds wouldn’t break for totality. Not wanting to give up, I slammed down the pedal of my golf cart (which let out a dusty coughing noise) and sped down Valley Street in hopes of getting further south. Maybe there would be a hole? Likely not, but I had to try.
When totality started, I had made it only to Lover’s Lane (or at least that’s what we called it when we were kids on bikes and the street was gravel and none of us knew any actual lovers). It went dark. The world became calm. Animals, thinking it was night, started their bedding routines. So I sat there in the middle of the road, one part of me enjoying the moment and another remembering some parable about God laughing at your plans.
Many people around here were clouded out. Some weren’t. I’m still a tad bitter. It’s fine.
But now, to have another total solar eclipse coming through Missouri just seven years later, it feels like bumping into an old flame at the grocery store... and meeting her tall, tan doctor of a fiancé.
So I’ll smile and pretend to be happy for the boot heel. May your totality be long and cloudless. Just don’t expect to see my name on the guestbook. I’ll dust off my old eclipse glasses, poor a glass of Shatto milk, put on “Friends in Low Places,” and watch this one from my back deck.
You know you’re growin’ older when... You look both ways before crossing a room.
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When studying the most important days to celebrate in our country’s history, without a doubt, the top of the list is July 4, 1776. A quick history lesson: The Fourth of July recognizes the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a significant moment in American history. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress successfully voted to become independent from Great Britain, and two days after that, the Declaration of Independence was adopted and signed by delegates representing the 13 colonies.
If the July 2, 1776, date is a significant day, then July 2, 1964, should rank among the most important dates in our country’s history.
Why, do you ask?
Well, it’s the day that President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. The Jim Crow belief of “separate but equal” was to be banished.
Still, our racial divide continues to be a deep problem in our country. Without a doubt, we have made many sizable strides. Sacrifices from numerous individuals and groups have made those steps possible. However, considering the recent Supreme Court decisions, one should ask “Are we going backwards?”
New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd, in one of her
columns, says the ‘Bloom is off the Robes” in referring to their recent decisions. I can’t agree more with her assessment of the recent actions of the court. First, overturning Roe v. Wade, and more recently, Affirmative Action. That’s why I found the following commentary so important. It’s from historian Mark Updegrove, president of the LBJ Foundation in Austin, who spoke on CBS Sunday Morning about a similarly momentous day in American history—July 2, 1964.
He wrote:
“Fifty-nine years ago today, legal apartheid in America came to an abrupt end. President Lyndon Johnson addressed the nation from the East Room of the White House:
“’I am about to sign into law the Civil Rights Act of 1964... Let us close the springs of racial poison.’
“Afterward, ours was a changed nation, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. The back of Jim Crow, with its false promise of “separate but equal” public accommodations, was broken, as America fulfilled its most sacred ideal: “All men are created equal.”
“Since then, the Civil Rights Act has become as fundamental to our national identity as any of our founding documents, deeply rooted in the fabric of a nation that strives to be “more perfect” and to move ever forward.
“In a deeply-divided America, where faith in government has ebbed, and affirmative action is under siege, it’s worth reflecting on the fruition of the
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Rep. Sam Graves Sixth District U.S. Rep. (816) 749-0800
Civil Rights Act as a snapshot of our country at its best...
“A time when Martin Luther King and an army of non-violent warriors put their bodies on the line to expose the worst of bigotry and racial tyranny...
“When a bipartisan Congress – Democrats and Republicans, alike – joined together to overcome a bloc of obstructionist Southern Democrats who staged the longest filibuster in Senate history, and force passage of the bill...
“‘And when a President put the weight of his office behind racial justice, dismissing adverse political consequences by responding, “What the hell’s the presidency for?’
“Why did Johnson choose to sign the Civil Rights Act on July 2, instead of doing so symbolically on July 4, as Americans celebrated Independence Day? He wanted to sign the bill into law as soon as possible, which he did just hours after it was passed.
“And that separate date makes sense. The signing of the Civil Rights Act deserved its own day. Because for many marginalized Americans, July 2 was Independence Day, a day when every citizen became equal under the law.
“And that’s something we should all celebrate.”
Let’s celebrate July 4, our Independence Day, but always
Rep. Josh Hurlbert Eighth District State Rep. (573) 751-0246
Rep. Dean VanSchoiack Ninth District State Rep. (573) 751-36666
Sen. Rusty Black 12th State Representative (573) 751-1415
remember July 2, 1964, another turning point in our Nation’s history.
* * * * Trivia question: According to the American Pyrotechnics Association, how much did Americans spend on fireworks in 2022? A. $4.5 billion B. $2.3 billion; C. $1.5 billion; D. $5 billion (find answer close by).
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Some Fourth of July smiles...
• What kind of tea did the American colonists want? Liber-tea.
• What did the colonists wear to the Boston Tea Party?
Tea-shirts
• What was the most popular dance in 1776? Indepen-dance. (Trivia Answer: B. $2.3 billion. The amount of money Americans spend on fireworks each year has shot up. According to the American Pyrotechnics Association (APA), we spent $2.3 billion on fireworks in 2022. Just as surprising is how much Americans spent on fireworks in 2020, the first year of pandemic-related lockdowns. Despite social distancing rules and mask mandates, those who love the Fourth of July came together to spend $1.9 billion on fireworks).
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Food for thought: “Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness.” George Washington (1732-1799).
Talk to you next week! Steve Tinnen stevetinnen@yahoo.com
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Thursday, July 6
Salisbury steak, carrots, green beans, peaches, wheat bread.
Friday, July 7
Pork loin, mashed potatoes, creamed peas, assorted fruit, whole grain bread.
Monday, July 10
Beef hot dog on a whole wheat bun, baked beans, potato wedges, relishes, chilled plums.
Tuesday, July 11
Tuna casserole, creamed peas, carrots, chilled apricots, wheat bread.
Wednesday, July 12
Roast beef sandwich, mashed potato, green beans, fruit cocktail, July birthday cake.
Thursday, July 13
Chicken, rice, vegetable blend, apple crisp, homemade rolls.
Friday, July 14
Sloppy joe on a bun, potato wedges, corn, coleslaw, fruit gelatin with peaches.
Monday, July 17
Swedish meatballs, lima beans, cucumber and tomato, salad, peaches, wheat bread.
Tuesday, July 18
Ham salad on lettuce, potato salad, three-bean salad, lime gelatin with cottage cheese and pineapple, crackers.
Wednesday, July 19
Swiss steak, broccoli, cauliflower, mandarin oranges, biscuit.
Thursday, July 20
Chicken and noodles, spinach, corn, tropical fruit, wheat bread.
Friday, July 21
Shepherd’s pie (with vegetables in the pie), buttered beets, lettuce salad, chilled pears, wheat bread.
Monday, July 24
Taco salad, black beans, diced tomatoes, tropical fruit, wheat bread.
Tuesday, July 25
Salmon loaf, creamed peas, coleslaw, chilled apricots, cornbread.
Wednesday, July 26
Chef’s salad with meats, vegetables, egg, tomato and cheese, chilled plums, crackers.
Thursday, July 27
Sausage veggie bake, augratin, corn, pears, wheat bread.
Friday, July 28
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit cocktail, whole grain bread.
Monday, July 31
Fish filet, creamed corn, stewed tomatoes, applesauce, wheat bread.
Tuesday, August 1
Glazed ham, broccoli, coleslaw, banana pudding, cornbread.
Wednesday, August 2
Spaghetti with meat sauce, lettuce salad, green beans, chilled peaches, garlic bread.
Thursday, August 3
Chicken pot pit (vegetables in the pie), beets, mandarin oranges, roll.
Friday, August 4
Hamburgers on a bun, tater tots, carrots, relishes, pears.
It’s Vacation Bible
School time at Plattsburg
First Baptist Church (501 W. Broadway). Kids ages four through sixth grade, please join us for Twists & Turns, July 10 through July
14, from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information and to register, visit the church website at www.fbcplattsburg.com or call the office at (816) 539-2510.
Whether you’re just getting started raising beef cattle or you have been doing it for generations, there’s always something to learn. The Clinton County University of Missouri Extension Council is sponsoring a farm tour at a small beef operation near Plattsburg at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 13.
Leading the tour will be Extension Beef Specialist Jim Humphrey. He and farmer Corey Wilkinson will examine the farm’s features, including watering systems, cattle handling facilities and pas-
tures. They will discuss the decisions that led to the farm’s configuration and weigh possible alternatives.
Following the tour, Extension Field Specialist in Agricultural Business Denise Ferguson will discuss business aspects of running a profitable small farm.
The event is free to the public but registration is requested. To register and get directions to the farm, go to: https://extension. missouri.edu/events/clinton-county-small-farmday. Or call 816-933-2138.
Shoppers in Plattsburg will have plenty of chances to beat the heat and score some great deals this summer.
The Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce has announced its Summer Lovin’ Shopping Event Series, offering fun opportunities to shop locally. The next event is on Thursday, July 20, when the chamber will be providing free bomb pops and water for shoppers as they take advantage of some awesome deals.
On Thursday, August 17, the chamber will host
Dog Days of Summer. Shoppers can bring their dogs to hangout on Main Street and shop. Pup cups will be available for the dogs and a selfie station will be available to capture the moment.
Then Thursday, September 21, will be Honoring Heroes Night. There will be cupcakes for heroes and there will be special discounts for first responders and military.
Each night, the chamber hospitality area will be located at the Plattsburg Senior Center.
The Clinton County Historical Society’s next meeting is a fun one! The CCHS will have a program about the “Hello Girls” from World War I by historian and storyteller Stephen Sullins of Independence,
Mo. Find out how these women became vital to the United States war effort. You might be surprised! This free program is for the public and will begin at 6 p.m. at the museum on Thursday, July 27.
Watkins Mill State Park will host a presentation on Missouri’s involvement in the legislation leading up to the Civil War from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 8. Missouri’s application for statehood and admission to the Union placed Missourians at a confluence of political, racial and social issues that eventually tore the nation apart. In this presentation, historian and author William Garrett Piston will explore Missouri’s role in the compromises of 1820 and 1850, along with the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 and the Dred Scott decision of 1857. Piston will give a glimpse into why the U.S. Constitution and the American political system
were unable to meet the stresses accompanying the expansion of slavery into the west.
This presentation is sponsored by the Missouri Speakers Bureau. The Missouri Speaker Bureau is jointly organized and managed by Missouri Humanities and the State Historical Society of Missouri.
Watkins Mill State Park is located at 26600 Park Road N, Lawson. For more information, call 816-580-3387. For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks. com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Having celebrated my 90th birthday, thank you for cards, flowers, phone calls & visits! Special Thanks to Linda, Curtis, Paul and Laura (nieces & nephews), and Russell Toom for dinner and many acts of kindness. All were appreciated.
Martha WhiteIt was only natural to think the Plattsburg baseball team would need a rebuilding year in 2023. After all, the Tigers were coming off the most successful year in program history – 29 victories, a thirdplace finish in Missouri Class 2, and a slew of championships and accolades – and the team would need to replace nearly its entire pitching staff.
But, with a key group of seniors and some budding young talent, Plattsburg opted to reload. Ultimately, the Tigers won their second-straight Class 2, District 15 championship with a final record of 21-13, adding their own legacy to Plattsburg’s decorated history.
“We had a great group of young men that were determined to win districts again,” said Plattsburg head coach Beau Brown. “Most of the team put in a lot of hours in the offseason so they could win another district title. Half of the varsity players got at least some varsity time last year, so they were able to be a part of it, but everyone was a part of last year’s practices, so they were able to see how to go about things in the right way.”
At their foundation, the Tigers were bolstered by four senior leaders – Jackson Lewis, Wyatt Moran, Luke Schroeder and Zak Kittelson – who not only produced on the field, but helped a relatively young team find its way at the varsity level.
“Obviously, when having two First Team All-State seniors (Lewis and Moran), you know they
were leaders on the field,” Brown said. “All four seniors helped the younger players learn the game and would always push them to give their best effort, no matter the situation of the game.”
However, coming into this spring, the Tigers had one major hole in their arsenal – pitching.
Last year, the Tigers were headed up by Brock Steggall, Kayden Carter, Nathan Bash and other seniors who could command the mound, giving Plattsburg a defined edge. To shoulder that weight, Plattsburg found a trio of young arms in freshman Keegan Gudde, sophomore Hunter Risch and junior Gavin Carter.
“We knew coming into this year that we had to replace five
senior pitchers who combined to throw over 200 innings from the previous season,” Brown said.
“Hunter Risch, Gavin Carter, and Keegan Gudde each took it upon themselves to become good pitchers and replace what we had from the year before. And crazily, our pitching staff actually performed about the same as the year prior.
I’m very excited to see how our pitching staff improves over the offseason, as we will return over 180 innings pitched from this year.”
Plattsburg also benefitted from the ascension of Braden Brown at first base, who contributed in the field but was especially lethal at the plate, where he joined Lewis and Moran to form the heart
of the line-up. Along with the contributions of Jayden Houser, Rylan Langton and others, Plattsburg won eight of their last 11 games on their way to the district title.
And they nearly forged on farther.
In the state sectionals against Maysville, Plattsburg fell behind 9-4 early. Despite the hole, the Tigers fought back, scoring six runs in the final innings and almost pulling off the comeback, falling just 12-11. It was that tenacity that defined the team throughout 2023.
“One thing that we always preach to our guys is that no matter what the score is, no matter who we are playing, no matter what the situation is, you always give your best effort and you play for the
brothers next to you in the dugout,” Brown said. “We lost a lot of close games early in the season, but figured out how to win them as the year went on. I believe it is a product of the work ethic that we put in from the offseason and throughout the season. The guys didn’t want to lose any games and always gave their best effort. Being mentally tough is a key to this game; without it, you will never be better than average.”
The baseball program at Plattsburg continues to build on its own legacy, and with so many returning starters and pitchers returning in 2024, the Tigers could keep the banners coming in the future.
St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of July 3-9.
Most routine work zones will stop for the Independence Day holiday, but some long-term work zones and closures will remain in place. If possible, work zones will stop at noon on Friday, June 30, and resume the morning of Wednesday, July 5.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler. modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There also may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Andrew County
Interstate 29 – Pavement improvement and guardrail/ cable project from south of Business Route 71 to just south of Route O (Buchanan County) through late October 2023. Work will be completed overnight Sunday through Friday, 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. An
11.6-foot width restriction is in place. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.)
Route N – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route B to 410th Street, July 6, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Buchanan County
I-29 – Pavement improvement and guardrail/cable project from south of Business Route 71 (Andrew County) to just south of Route O through late October 2023. Work will be completed overnight Sunday through Friday, 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.)
Route Y – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at both the south and north Bee Creek bridges through December. A signed detour is in place. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) More info: https://www.modot.org/buchanan-county-route-y-beecreek-bridge-replacements
I-229 – CLOSED southbound for a bridge rehabilitation project from Sixth and Atchison streets to Lake Boulevard through December. A signed detour is in place. (Contractor: Comanche Construction, Inc.)
More info: https://www. modot.org/buchanan-county-i-229-bridge-rehabilitation-project-6th-atchison-streets
Route V – Permit/utili-
ty work from Parker Road to the Platte County line through early July.
Route 116 – Permit/utility work from Route M to Fenton Road, July 5-31
Caldwell County
Route 13 – CLOSED from Mill Creek Drive to Route P for the first stage of a resurfacing project from the south city limits of Hamilton to just north of Route HH in Kingston through December 2023. The project will be broken up into three stages with a signed detour in place. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) https://www.modot. org/13-pavement-resurfacing-caldwell-and-daviess
Route 13 – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Route 13 bridge over U.S. Route 36 in Hamilton through early August. (Contractor: Capitol Paving and Construction LLC.) https:// www.modot.org/13-pavement-resurfacing-caldwell-and-daviess
Daviess County
I-35 – Concrete replacement from mile marker 81 to mile
marker 84, July 5-7. The road will be narrowed to one lane at various locations in both directions around-the-clock.
Route 6 – Scrub seal project from Route 31 (DeKalb County) to U.S. Route 69, July 3-10. The road will be narrowed to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction. (Contractor: Vance Brothers, Inc.)*4
Route PP – Pothole patching, July 7
DeKalb County
Route 6 – Scrub seal project from Route 31 to U.S. Route 36, July 3-10. The road will be narrowed to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction.
(Contractor: Vance Brothers, Inc.)*4
Route 31 – Scrub seal project from Route E to U.S. Route 69 (Daviess County), July 3-10. The road will be narrowed to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction.
(Contractor: Vance Brothers, Inc.)*4
Route EE – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Grindstone Road to Wamsley Road, July 5, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Route A – Pothole patching, July 5-7
Gentry County
Route YY – CLOSED until further notice at the Bear Creek Bridge due to deterioration. This bridge is included in a replacement project scheduled to be a part of the September 2023 letting for contractor bids. https://www. modot.org/atchison-and-gentry-counties-bridge-replacements
U.S. Route 136 – Resurfacing project from U.S. Route 169 to Route J (Nodaway County) through mid-August. A 12-foot width restriction is in place. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.)
Route E – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Walnut Fork Bridge through August. (Contractor: North Central Bridge, LLC.) More info: https://www. modot.org/gentry-countyroute-e-walnut-fork-bridgereplacement-project
Route T – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Brushy Creek Bridge through October. (Contractor: Lehman Construction
and Wilson & Company) *2
Route EE – Pothole patching, July 5-6
Grundy County
Route W – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Wolf Creek Bridge, between Routes 6 and WW, through early July. A signed detour is in place. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.)
Route W – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Hickory Creek Bridge, between Route WW and F, through July. A signed detour is in place. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.)
Route N – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the No Creek Bridge, northeast of Trenton, through July. (Contractor: Lehman Construction and Wilson & Company) *2
Route 6 – Intersection improvement project at Route 146 and 30th Avenue through mid-September. Traffic will be narrowed to one lane with temporary traffic signals directing motorists. Access to/ from 30th Ave. will be closed through early July. A 12-foot width restriction is in place.
Kansas City, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer free
Discover Nature — Fishing lessons from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, and from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, at the Platte Falls Conservation Area near Platte City. MDC will provide the fishing gear and bait. Instructors will give tips and demonstrate gear, then participants will go fishing with coaching from MDC staff and volunteers.
Discover Nature — Fishing classes are open to individuals and families with participants ages 7 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No fishing permit is required while taking the lesson.
Registration is required.
Lesson One and Lesson Two will be offered on July 11. Instructors will talk about fishing equipment, demonstrate casting techniques, and show how to handle fish. Participants will learn the proper knots to tie hooks and lures onto fishing line, and how to bait hooks. After the lessons, participants will go fishing. To register, visit https://short.mdc. mo.gov/4Pt.
Lesson Three and Four topics will include common Missouri fish and their habitat. Additional fishing techniques will be taught such as fishing with artificial lures. Fishing regulations will be covered. Participants must have completed Lesson One
and Lesson Two to take the last two lessons. To register, visit https://short.mdc. mo.gov/4Pv.
Participants who attend all four sessions will have the knowledge and confidence to successfully go fishing and catch fish. The lessons and fishing will be at education ponds on the north side of the Platte Falls Conservation Area.
MDC staff and volunteers will present Discover Nature — Fishing lessons throughout the summer at various locations. To find classes near you, visit https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ Zty. For information about Missouri fishing opportunities, visit https://short.mdc. mo.gov/Z9N.
JULY
JULY 31
Cattle Sales: Mondays @ 11 am
Sheep, Goat & Hog Sales: 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month @ 10 am Special Cow Sales: 4th Friday of the month @ 6 pm 5 weigh cow buyers at every sale!
Casey Flinn, Owner: 816-769-7532
Field Reps: Dwayne Penny: 816-506-2776
Utah Stulz: 660-334-0400
Bobby Morrison: 816-345-0518
Ben Peterson: 660-247-2759
Travis Gibson: 660-646-8337
Rick Tate: 660-734-1307
Sheep/Goats/Hog: Clark Allen: 660-973-6826 Find
See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258
Buying standing walnut, oak & cottonwood timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091
*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-3582682
Korneman Forestry Services, LLC For All Your Forestry Needs! Brush Mulching, CRP Mowing, UTV, Horse, Walking Trails, Tree Pulling, Side Tree Trimming, Roadside Maintenance, Field Edge Cleanup, Discing For Food Plots. 816-7244395
Tina Livestock Market. 435 W 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682. Call 660-622-4214.
www.tinalivestockmarket.com 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
Summers Crop Services, LLC in Lathrop. Fertilizer & lime applications. Call Curtis Summers for a free quote. 816564-7116, fwda
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."
FOR SALE
Pond building supplies. Roll plastic pipe, 100 lb. & 160 lb. PSI. Pond shut-off & stock tank valves, hydrants. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, Trenton, 660-3593660.
For Sale - Camper. Excellent condition. 2017 Hideout LHS 185. Sleeps 6. Galt. $9,500. 515-7714020
HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS
Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO.
New To Medicare or Want To Compare
Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-2891935 or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different"
Shelter Insurance –Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-
4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter.ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf
Shelly's Pet Care, 660-684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday - Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996!
AKC Lab puppies. DOB 5/8/23. 1 silver, 4 charcoal. Dewclaws clipped, dewormed and vaccinated. Ready for pick up. NO SUNDAY CALLS. Sam Packnett. 660-2871654.
For Sale: Registered Border Collie puppies from working parents. $250 without papers or $300 with papers. Contact Matthew Beery 660-6846930. Jamesport.
NOTICES
THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP 1736 East 9th St. 359-3313.
Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol –CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE –Mastercraft and Yokohama tires. Tdtf
Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlauto supply.com
The Plattsburg Housing Authority announces that on July 5, 2023, it shall make available for public review a draft copy of components of its Annual Agency Plan for FY 2024 per the guidelines of 24 CFR 903, a requirement of the Quality Housing & Work Responsibility Act of 1998. These documents will be available for a period of 45 days. They can be reviewed Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Plattsburg Housing Authority Office, located at 409 W Walnut, Plattsburg, Missouri.
The Plattsburg Housing Authority has scheduled a Public Hearing to be held on September 25th, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Plattsburg Housing Authority. At this time the Plattsburg Housing Authority will welcome any comments prior to finalization of their agency plan for submission to HUD on or before September 30th, 2023.
Christal A. Thomas-Kariker, Executive Director
The Housing Authority of the City of Plattsburg, MO (7/6/23)
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
SERVICES
H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks and pole barns * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing * Backhoe & Bobcat work * New water & sewer lines. Kale HoerrmannOwner, 30 years experience – 660-9530724.
Carquest Auto Parts
T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268, tlautosupply.com . Monday-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12.
PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 660359-3699-shop, 660-359-2202home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 75’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates!
JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation.
RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospi-
tal on Iowa Blvd in Trenton. 5 Unit sizes available. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 660-359-7683.
WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It!
FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS
(formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 3593888.
*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience.
JAMESPORT LUMBER - Full Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department • Gift Certificates and Delivery Available • Free Estimates. 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-6846404
BUY - SELL -
TRADE -BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com
Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800425-0976 or 4856611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience.
Willing Workers LLP - Do you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing
In Re: Laura J. Mitchell, A Single Woman
TRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Laura J. Mitchell, A Single Woman dated 02/29/2016, and recorded on 03/02/2016 Document 201600510 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Clinton County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 07/07/2023 at 3:00 PM at the West Front Door of the Clinton County Courthouse, 207 N. Main St. Plattsburg MO 64477, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit:
LOT TWO (2) IN CUMMINGS 3RD ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GOWER, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI.
Eastplains Corporation
SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE
Published in the Clinton County Leader File #: MITLAAH2
First publication date 06/15/2023
(6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6/23)
Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648
Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.midstates.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.
LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660-6463504 www.lauhoffjewelry. com
Concrete, Electrical, Construction Experts. 801-608-5302
Offutt, Offutt & Associates Auction Service. Land, farm, and Home. Free Appraisals. Cameron, MO. 816-724-3214
RUMMAGE SALE
Garage Sale with estate items - 2012 Lulu Street, Trenton. Friday July 14th and
Saturday July 15th 9am-4pm. House full of items. Lots of everything and some nice furniture.
Tillable land wantedClinton, Ray, Buchanan or Caldwell Counties. Serious inquiries only. Call 816-686-6979.
See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258
Buying standing walnut, oak & cottonwood timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091
*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-3582682
Kingsville Livestock
Auction. Located 45 miles SE of Kansas City, MO. On 58 Hwy. East of Modern. 816.597.3331. www.kingsvillelivestock.com fwda
Osborn Livestock
Auction located 7 miles West of Cameron on Hwy 36, Os-
born, MO. Sale every Wednesday at 10AM. 816-675-2424 fwda
Korneman Forestry Services, LLC For All Your Forestry Needs! Brush Mulching, CRP Mowing, UTV, Horse, Walking Trails, Tree Pulling, Side Tree Trimming, Roadside Maintenance, Field Edge Cleanup, Discing For Food Plots. 816-724-4395
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
FOR SALE Pond building supplies. Roll plastic pipe, 100 lb. & 160 lb. PSI. Pond shut-off & stock tank valves, hydrants. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, Trenton, 660-3593660.
For Sale - Camper. Excellent condition. 2017 Hideout LHS 185. Sleeps 6. Galt. $9,500. 515-7714020
Because The People Must Know
IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION
Case Number: 23CN-PR00048
In the Estate of PAUL DAVID HARTER, Deceased.
Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of PAUL DAVID HARTER, Decedent:
On 06.29.2023, the last will of Decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of PAUL DAVID HARTER, 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 name, business address of the personal representative is:
John Harter – 1200 S.W. Belle Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address is:
Michael Huffman – 222 W Maple Avenue, Independence, MO 64060-2816
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: 20-FEB-2023
Date of first publication: 07.06.2023 /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. (7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/23)
AKC Lab puppies. DOB 5/8/23. 1 silver, 4 charcoal. Dewclaws clipped, dewormed and vaccinated. Ready for pick up. NO SUNDAY CALLS. Sam Packnett. 660-2871654.
For Sale: Registered Border Collie puppies from working parents. $250 without papers or $300 with papers. Contact Matthew Beery 660-6846930. Jamesport.
NOTICES
THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP 1736 East 9th St. 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol –CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE –Mastercraft and Yokohama tires. Tdtf Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlauto supply.com
SERVICES
JAMESPORT
BUILDERS, 660684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation.
RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital on Iowa Blvd in Trenton. 5 Unit sizes available. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 660-359-7683.
H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks and pole barns * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing * Backhoe & Bobcat work * New water & sewer lines. Kale HoerrmannOwner, 30 years experience – 660-9530724.
Carquest Auto Parts
T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268, tlautosupply.com
Monday-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12.
PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 660359-3699-shop, 660-359-2202home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 75’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates!
WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It!
FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 3593888.
*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum
gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years
Experience.
JAMESPORT LUMBER - Full Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department • Gift Certificates and Delivery Available • Free Estimates. 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-6846404
BUY - SELLTRADE -BIG
NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com
Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800425-0976 or 4856611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience.
Willing Workers LLP - Do you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648
Mid-States Services is now offering:
Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.midstates.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.
LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown
Chillicothe620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660-646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry. com
Concrete, Electrical, Construction Experts. 801-608-5302
Offutt, Offutt & Associates Auction Service. Land, farm, and Home. Free Appraisals. Cameron, MO. 816-724-3214
RUMMAGE SALE
Garage Sale with estate items - 2012 Lulu Street, Trenton. Friday July 14th and Saturday July 15th 9am-4pm. House full of items. Lots of everything and some nice furniture.
WANTED
Tillable land wantedClinton, Ray, Buchanan or Caldwell Counties. Serious inquiries only. Call 816-686-6979.
(816) 539-2111
All hunting, fishing, swimming, and trespassing on land owned or controlled by the undersigned is hereby forbidden, except with the permission of the owner.
(Names added to this list for $25 per year. ADVANCE payment only.)
The world has changed a lot in 150 years, but in Cameron, Mo., one thing has remained unwavering – the family-owned Leibrandt Jewelry Store.
First opened on July 10, 1873, Leibrandt Jewelry will be celebrating its 150th anniversary this month. For fourth-generation owner and operator Steve Leibrandt, the store’s longevity comes down to a few core pillars that all revolve around one thing—serving the customer and preserving their cherished mementos.
“The jewelry business is really fun because people buy things that symbolize an occasion,” Steve said. “Engagements, anniversaries. Then you’ll have ladies come in who say, ‘My dad gave my mom this for their 25th wedding anni-
versary and now it’s mine, I need it resized.’ Jewelry is a piece of history that can always be remade.”
In the age of the internet and the big box store, Leibrandt Jewelry focuses on quality and honesty.
Steve said they won’t jack up prices just to have a “sale” later, and since they do the repair work on items they sell, they won’t provide items that can’t hold up.
The family’s history in Cameron even predates the jewelry store. Charles A Leibrandt I was one of the first doctors in Cameron. One rainy night, he found himself held at gunpoint by the Jesse James Gang. They ordered him to his office so he could dig a bullet out of one of the gang members. After the operation, they told the doctor to go home, but warned him someone would be watching the house to make sure he didn’t alert authori-
ties.
Charles A. Leibrandt II established the store in 1873 and went on to lead the store for its first 50 years, becoming a staple of the Cameron business community on Third Street. Charles first learned the jewelry trade in Plattsburg before opening the business. They also sold pianos, organs and other musical instruments.
Before taking on the business in 1923, George Leibrandt (Steve’s grandfather) was preparing to ship out to the Great War, but it came to an end before he was sent into battle. The Army had sent him to radio school in Arkansas—a skill that served his purpose in work, as Leibrandt went on to sell some of the first radios and televisions available in Cameron.
Providing additional services has been a common theme for
Leibrandt Jewelry throughout its 15-decade history, including the ownership tenure of Steve’s father, C.A. Leibrandt, who owned and operated the business from 1969 to 1992. During his time, he added engraving services and bridal registry.
Steve, who has now owned and operated the business for more than 30 years, recently ushered in the largest change in the company’s history. In 2021, Leibrandt
Jewelry moved from its long-time home on Third Street to its new location, 306 N. Walnut Street, giving them more than twice the floor space to serve its customers.
To celebrate their 150th anniversary, Leibrandt Jewelry will have a full week of festivities, starting with a “Blast Off” on Monday, July 10, at 10 a.m., including confetti, a guest speaker and Hazel’s
Coffee Truck will be available. There will be a drawing for a $150 gift card each day, Monday through Friday, with a $500 gift card being drawn on Saturday. Customers can get a raffle ticket three different ways—visiting the store gets one ticket, making a donation (at the store) to one of six charities—Cameron Ministerial Alliance, Cameron Boy Scouts, Green Hills Women’s Shelter, Cameron Historical Society, Cameron Food Pantry or Cameron Veterans Home Assistance League)— nets a second ticket, and making a purchase leads to a third ticket.
The Boy Scouts will be at the store Saturday serving hot dogs, with the first 150 being provided free by Leibrandt Jewelry.
