The Leader • 7-13-23

City looks at major utility rate increases

As the City of Plattsburg enters a new fiscal year, city leaders find themselves at a financial crossroads.

Last month, the Plattsburg City Council approved its budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year ahead of its June 30 deadline. But, facing the need for increased revenues or decreased expenditures, the council did so with the intention of approving an amendment to the budget in July.

As part of his budget proposal, Plattsburg City Administrator Chase Waggoner put forward a proposed 43-percent rate increase for natural gas and increases between 25 and 30 percent for water and sewer rates. The council had been scheduled to meet Monday, July 10, but the meeting had to be postponed to Monday, July 24.

Waggoner said this week that the consumer price index has increased 21 percent over the last five years, but the city hasn’t passed along any gas rate increases in that same span. He said previous city leaders likely wanted to keep bills down for the residents, but to do so, the city has had to eat those cost increases.

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Smiles abound at annual Gower Days

See what activity the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department handled last week.

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There are few things better than good friends, fun, music and cool temperatures all coming together in July, and the annual Gower Days festival proved just that over the weekend, as hundreds turned out for the three-day party at Gower City Park. For more photo coverage of the event, see pages A6 and A7!

(Above, left to right)

The 2023 Gower Days pageant winners: Prince Brenton Jackson, Little Miss Gower Isabel Ebling, Queen Naomi Tiller and Princess Holly Watson.

Green celebrates 102nd Birthday

COUNTY

ZONING

Board holds July public hearings

The Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission held three public hearings on Thursday, July 6.

The first hearing was a request by Ashton and Sidney Shelton of Polo, Mo., who applied to the zoning office for a minor subdivision of a 21.14-acre parcel into two lots measuring five

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(Right) The 2023 Gower Days Parade Grand Marshal, Mayor Ken Pike. brett adkison | the leader

PLATTSBURG

Congratulations to Merle Green, who - along with his wife, Millie (couple bottom right) and dozens of family and friends - celebrated his 102nd birthday on Tuesday, July 4. Yes, the three-war veteran was born on Independence Day. The family celebrated the milestone at the Lathrop Antique Showgrounds. For more photos from the Fourth, see page A12. brett adkison | the leader

Plattsburg Utility Prices,

He added that, in the past, the city would purchase gas cheaper in the summer, store it, then sell it to the customers in the winter below the going rate. However, in recent years, summer prices haven’t been much lower than winter prices. Waggoner explained that the energy sector relies more on solar and wind energy now and has moved away from coal. The problem is, green energy sources can’t be ramped up to meet demand like coal could be. Natural

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gas has been used to bridge the gap, but because of that, prices don’t fall as low in the summer now.

Waggoner said that the city spent right around $1 million to purchase natural gas this year, but two years ago, the city spent just $312,000. On top of all that, he said the costs of manpower and resources have also gone up substantially. In a bright spot, he said summer natural gas prices this year have been lower than last year, benefiting the city and,

ultimately, its customers.

But the damage has been done. Waggoner said that the city’s natural gas fund currently sits at a $278,000 deficit and has been propped up by other city funds. That’s why he feels the city can’t afford to spread out a 43-percent increase over a series of years.

He reiterated that serving as a gas utility isn’t a money-making venture, but the city has to aim to break even, especially after losing money in its gas fund each

of the last three years.

Compounding the issue, sizable increases have also been proposed for water and sewer – perhaps upwards of 25 or 30 percent – and trash collection. Some of the same factors – increased costs for salaries, supplies and services – are driving that need, too. Waggoner added that the city hasn’t charged an administrative fee as part of the trash collection rate in the past, which means the cost of administrating the service at city hall has come

from other funds.

The most effective way to soften the blow will be for city leaders to find cost savings elsewhere, but that presents a slate of other difficult decisions – where can the city afford to cut services?

Mayor James Kennedy said he’s been spending time each day to review the budget and try to find new places to cut expenses. So far, he said he’s identified around $350,000 in spending that can either be cut or put off

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acres and 16.14 acres. The Sheltons also asked for a rezoning of both lots from Ag-A to AG-B. The property is located on the north side of SE 216th St., west of SE 69 Highway, and south of V Highway.

There were certified letters sent to 10 adjoining property owners, with several attending the meeting. One individual attending was Robert Lee, who asked the commission why when he did this same thing several years ago, his request was denied. A couple of other citizens were concerned about the possibility of losing rural living with more and more houses being built in the area.

Chairman Michael Adair, when asking Mr. Lee about the timeline for his denied request, learned it was at least six years ago. He explained to Mr. Lee that his request and denial were most likely one of the catalysts for the ordinance lowering the criteria for a minor subdivision from 20 acres to between five and 19.99 acres. He also explained that lending institutions now won’t normally lend monies to build homes on acreages

of 20 acres or more.

After hearing all the comments from those wishing to speak, the hearing was closed and the board voted 7-0 to approve the minor subdivision and rezoning request.

The second hearing was for a request for a zoning change of 5.69 acres to M-2. This includes 3.55 acres of land previously zoned Ag, as well as the old Whistle Stop Gas Station, 1.14 acres, which was previously zoned commercial. The property is located on the west side of 69 Highway, north of NE 121 Highway, and south of NE 326th St. in rural Cameron. Certified letters were sent to 10 adjoining property owners with at least five attending; four were in opposition and one was there to gather more information.

Cody Sloan, general manager of Cameron COOP, addressed the commission and explained the reason for this request was for the CO-OP to be able to build storage buildings and move some of the current operation (which is located on Walnut Street in Cameron) to a larger, more accessible location.

Sloan explained that the CO-OP is a Type C Corporation with about 1,000 owners and that the company is growing and needs additional space for its operation to continue to service its owners and customers. The CO-OP plans to build three storage buildings, one for seed and the others for fertilizer. He explained that the business is heavily regulated by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency. Sloan explained that all chemical tanks would be located inside one of the buildings and that if this request is granted, he will have to obtain approval and an operating permit from state regulators.

Five citizens requested to speak. Most of the concerns dealt with the possibility of ammonia nitrate being one of the chemicals stored. Mr. Sloan stated that his customers use this product, but his CO-OP didn’t wish to undertake the associated regulations and insurance issues. He stated that one former insurance company has stopped issuing policies to cover these products and he did not foresee his company

storing the product there. He did, however, say his customers use the product and his company would offer the product, but not from this site.

One citizen stated shehad bought the land on the north and west side of the property in question, and she did not wish for a chemical to be located on the property, although some of the property in question was already zoned commercial when she purchased it. Many of the concerns were centered around the additional traffic, noise, and possible lower property values from the CO-OP locating there.

After just over one hour of public comments, Chairman Adair closed the public hearing. He asked if any of the board members had questions of Mr. Sloan.

There were several and each appeared to be answered in an acceptable manner. Mr. Adair called for the matters to be considered, with that done and passing, by a vote of 7-0. The rezoning request to M-2 from Ag-A and C-2 were both approved by a vote of 4-2-1; four members in favor, two members opposed, and one abstaining.

No citizens attended the third hearing, and it was the shortest. This hearing dealt with private cemeteries as a “Right to Use” for R-1 zonings. That will no longer be in the ordinance. The ordinance now allows for a private cemetery on a maximum of one acre in size to be a “Right to Use” on private land with a trust and Ag-B zoning.

The zoning commission also addressed the is-

until the city is on better financial footing.

Mayor Kennedy said that he understands Waggoner’s aim and knows he wants to do what’s best for the community, but added that he, himself, is against the major increases. Kennedy – citing inflation and the economy – said it’ll be important for any big increases to be spread out over several years and that the city give the public plenty of notice.

sue of using tarps to cover vehicles or other items in section 23.1 and 23.3-2-c. It now calls for the removal of all phrases that imply a tarp may be used (i.e., covered) and replaced it with cleaner definition of fence and/or screening.

Interested parties may contact the zoning office at 816-649-3722 for additional information.

All three requests will be presented to the Clinton County Commissioners for their final consideration on Tuesday, July 11.

With no additional business before the commission, the evening’s meetings were adjourned at 8:55 p.m. The next scheduled zoning hearings will be held on Thursday, August 3.

Work continues at St. Ann, masses slated to return this fall

The massive renovation of the Saint Ann Catholic Church sanctuary in Plattsburg that began in late April is now in full construction phase, with craftsmen from Chicago Ornamental Plastering scaling the scaffolding to remove the tin and uncover the original artwork. That ceiling donned the artwork at the church dating back to 1888, when the current church was built in the English Gothic style reminiscent of the Irish homeland.

The search to reclaim that glory (established in 1888 by Fr. Keily) generated interest and a passion that has guided Fr. Schneider, the Pastor at St. Ann, since he arrived in Plattsburg in September 2019.

“We were pleased to find that the artwork completed long ago was ‘good art.’ The only reason they covered it up was they could not repair or patch the crumbling plaster,” he said as he led a tour of parishioners after a recent Sunday morning mass. “The artists will be

able to reproduce the ceiling art and stenciling on the walls. The colors are vibrant and when completed will be a work of art at St. Ann in Plattsburg.”

The craftsmen are busy

adding the new plaster under the watchful eye of the artist who will put the finishing touches on the restoration. The “Legacy of Eternity” campaign started last

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Ft. Schneider explains how the renovation is proceeding during a tour after Sunday morning mass at St. Ann.

Friday, June 30

2:59 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

6:21 a.m.: Animal call on N. 33 Highway in Clinton County.

7:31 a.m.: Medical call on NE 272nd Street in Lathrop.

8:19 a.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Plattsburg.

8:55 a.m.: Medical call on SW 208th Street in Plattsburg.

10:19 a.m.: Medical call on SE Pima Drive in Holt.

12:06 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on SE Kincaid in Lathrop.

12:41 p.m.: Suspicious person in progress on 33 Highway in Holt.

3:32 p.m.: Assault in progress on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

3:35 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

4:52 p.m.: Vehicle crash on Mohawk in Clinton County.

4:58 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

5:11 p.m.: Vehicle crash on Mohawk in Clinton County.

5:36 p.m.: Stranded motorist on I-35 in Clinton County.

5:41 p.m.: Controlled burn on Powell Road in Lathrop.

5:54 p.m.: Medical call on SE Horseshoe in Holt.

6:04 p.m.: Medical call on S. Ridge Street in Turney.

8:31 p.m.: Animal bite on SW Shaver Road in Plattsburg.

9:36 p.m.: Animal call on 33 Highway in Clinton County.

Saturday, July 1

1:09 a.m.: Fire alarm on Cambridge in Plattsburg.

7:58 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

10:47 a.m.: Domestic in progress on SE El Lago in Lathrop.

10:53 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on Russell Street in Lathrop.

11:20 a.m.: Controlled burn on Winner in Gower.

11:31 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on SE Mohawk in Lathrop.

11:57 a.m.: Controlled burn on NE 270th Street in Lathrop.

12:05 p.m.: Harassment (not in progress) on N. Second Street in Plattsburg.

12:29 p.m.: Animal call on N. 33 Highway in Clinton County.

12:46 p.m.: Animal call on Third

Street in Plattsburg.

1:22 p.m.: Controlled burn on Shivel in Gower.

1:29 p.m.: Stranded motorist on I-35 in Clinton County.

1:44 p.m.: Controlled burn N. Y Highway in Plattsburg.

2:37 p.m.: Burglary in progress on 169 Highway in Gower.

5:43 p.m.: Debris in the roadway on County Line Road in Clinton County.

6:03 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

6:30 p.m.: Controlled burn on SE Winn Road in Lathrop.

8:02 p.m.: Medical call on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

11:23 p.m.: Medical call on S. 169 Highway in Gower.

11:45 p.m.: Animal call on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

Sunday, July 2

2:32 a.m.: Medical call on SE Cannon Ball Road.

3:02 a.m.: Harassment (not in progress) on W. Broadway in Plattsburg.

3:10 a.m.: Medical call on Perry Road in Edgerton, Mo.

5:34 a.m.: Stealing (in progress) on W. Broadway in Plattsburg.

8:37 a.m.: Animal call on Cannon Ball Road in Clinton County.

8:54 a.m.: Medical call on 208th Street in Clinton County.

9:48 a.m.: Controlled burn on SE Mohawk in Lathrop.

12:49 p.m.: Medical call on Frost Street in Plattsburg.

6:05 p.m.: Controlled burn on NE 256th Street in Lathrop.

6:35 p.m.: Controlled burn on SE 248th Street in Lathrop.

8:01 p.m.: Controlled burn on SE Cannonball Road in Holt.

Monday, July 3

12:25 a.m.: Medical call on Walnut Place in Holt.

1:20 a.m.: Medical call on Center Street in Lathrop.

4:26 a.m.: Stealing in progress on SE 69 Highway in Lawson.

9:28 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on Valley Street in Lathrop.

1:33 p.m.: Controlled burn on S. C Highway in Clinton County.

2:52 p.m.: Vehicle crash on A Highway in Clinton County.

3:36 p.m.: Medical call on E. Ever-

green in Cameron.

4:09 p.m.: Medical call on SE Route H in Agency, Mo.

5:46 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on N. Main in Plattsburg.

5:56 p.m.: Medical call on Maple Street in Lathrop.

8:47 p.m.: Medical call on Perry Street in Edgerton, Mo.

Tuesday, July 4

10:04 a.m.: Medical call on NE 256th Street in Lathrop.

1:16 p.m.: Domestic in progress on SE Oakrdige Lane in Holt.

3:30 p.m.: Medical call on NW 308th Street in Plattsburg.

5:14 p.m.: Medical call on SE Freeway Farms Drive in Holt.

6:57 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

7:16 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.

7:17 p.m.: Medical call on I-35 in Clinton County.

8:13 p.m.: Natural cover fire on South Street in Lathrop.

9:10 p.m.: Natural cover fire on SE Pennsylvania in Lathrop.

9:39 p.m.: Domestic in progress on SE 33 Highway in Clinton County.

10:04 p.m.: Vehicle fire on Field Street in Gower.

10:30 p.m.: Suicidal subject on SW 169 Highway in Gower.

10:51 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Y Highway in Clinton County.

11:40 p.m.: Stealing in progress on Cedar Street in Lathrop.

Wednesday, July 5

1:58 a.m.: Medical call on SE Meadow Lane in Lathrop.

7:08 a.m.: Medical call on Santa Fe Drive in Gower.

7:45 a.m.: Animal call on 169 Highway in Gower.

10:30 a.m.: Medical call on Sellers Place in Lathrop.

11:40 a.m.: Medical call on NE

270th Street in Lathrop.

1:02 p.m.: Animal call on SE 240th Street in Plattsburg.

1:58 p.m.: Harassment (not in progress) on SE McCoy Lane in Lawson.

2:39 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on 169 Highway in Trimble.

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

3:41 p.m.: Gas leak on First Street in Gower.

4:05 p.m.: Disturbance in progress

on NW 268th Street in Gower.

4:10 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

4:21 p.m.: Vehicle crash with injuries on PP Highway in Holt.

4:30 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

10:46 p.m.: Medical call on Fredrick in Gower.

Thursday, July 6

Clinton County Sheriff’s Department Activity Report Street work begins in Lathrop

12:49 a.m.: Death on E. Sixth Street in Cameron.

4:42 a.m.: Medical call on NW 308th Street in Stewartsville.

9:28 a.m.: Vehicle crash on NE Keystone in Clinton County.

3:23 p.m.: Medical call on Pine Street in Lathrop.

6:54 p.m.: Debris in roadway on 169 Highway in Gower.

7:10 p.m.: Domestic in progress on SE Oakridge in Holt.

7:50 p.m.: Medical call on SW Maple Ridge in Trimble.

8:58 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on 344th Street in Clinton County.

9:03 p.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Holt.

9:39 p.m.: Disturbance (not in progress) on N. Main in Plattsburg.

Drivers in Lathrop will notice some changes in the roads, as crews have started work on the town’s once-a-decade street improvement project. (Above) Walnut Street between Park Street and Elm Street received major improvements earlier this week. brett adkison | the leader

Protecting Our Students

by brett adkison leader editor

This past spring, a troubled youth in Clay County climbed the colorful water tower off 435 near Worlds of Fun. When authorities made contact, the teenager only wanted to speak to one person – their school resource officer.

The teenager wanted to thank the officer and say goodbye, but after talking with the SRO for some time, the teenager came down safely.

In March, after a shooter claimed six lives at a private elementary school in Nashville, authorities revealed that the shooter had considered at least one other school, but likely decided against it because of security measures.

And closer to home, the end of the school year at Lathrop High School was marred by threats of violence, requiring a law enforcement presence as the district worked through the unfortunate situation.

We all pine for simpler days and wish our students could live their academic lives without these clouds overhead. That’s especially true in Clinton County, where we can often keep harsher realities at arm’s length. Our schools are the beating hearts of our communities, but also our greatest vulnerability.

On the good side, all three local districts – Clinton County R-III, Lathrop R-II and East Buchanan C-1 – have done a great job of installing vital security measures and have been proactive in doing so. You can’t get into a classroom around here without first being buzzed through by the office, and in most instances, a second set of doors offers additional protection.

But for all the protection these measures provide, they don’t have the eyes, ears or intuition of a school resource officer.

As it stands, in-county, of our three local districts, East Buchanan is the only school with an SRO, a relatively recent addition through a partnership with the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department. Both Plattsburg and Lathrop should consider following suit.

While SROs aren’t a cure-all, the benefits far outweigh the costs. These officers can build relationships with the students, provide educational programs and training, pick up on warning signs in student behavior and so much more. They can be a deterrent to violence, the first to respond when it breaks out, or the presence who snuffs out horrible situations before they happen.

Our schools are our most well-funded public entities, possessing far more resources than our cities or county government. They’re also our densest collections of people, serving as small villages, themselves. Including resource officers in our educational systems makes sense. If nothing else, SROs can be the very first interaction many students have with law enforcement, helping build a trusting relationship that will serve students – and their communities – well into adulthood.

WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD

Throwing the dishes out with the dishwater

Common sense eludes regulators at the EPA

You know you’re growin’ older when... You got cable for The Weather Channel.

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There’s no debate these days that, no matter what the topic is, there is little agreement. Our country is divided most generally when it comes to politics. You pick the topic and watch the reaction from the right, left and the middle.

However, there is one subject matter where I’m thinking we almost all would agree. It’s a quote from one of my favorite writers, Will Rogers.

“Just because it’s common sense doesn’t mean it’s common practice.”

There are examples of how our government is going to make our lives better. With the good intentions of trying to save water when using our kitchen dishwashers or the most sacred amenities of life, our restroom toilets, they have failed. The reason is very simple; they forgot to use common sense.

Louisiana Senator John Neely Kennedy took to the Senate floor to provide an example of foolishness. He says most dishwashers now use less than five gallons of water (the amount allowed by regulation) because the EPA gives its energy-saving “Seal of Approval” to any machine that comes in at (or under) 3.5 gallons of water per cycle. Now some legislators want to have them use 3.2 gallons per cycle.

Senator Kennedy pointed out that by using this new standard, most consumers will have to

hand wash the dishes before using the machine, or they will have to run their dishwashers twice, thus using over six gallons of water to get clean dishes.

There is no water savings, and the energy savings is so small it’s not even a tank of gas.

Now consider Texas billionaire Ross Perot’s explanation of how to address a serious issue; let’s talk about “where the rubber meets the road.” In this case, the ridiculous changes made by EPA when it comes to saving water when flushing our toilets.

Our local guru, Dale George of Guaranteed Plumbing, has 40-plus years of experience in the plumbing industry. In the good old days, toilets were manufactured to provide four gallons per flush. Sure, there were times when that wasn’t enough, and that is why we have plumbers to solve these problems. However, in 1992, thanks to the energy policy act, new performance standards were set at 1.6 gallons per flush for toilets.

So, if four gallons wasn’t enough sometimes, what do you think the result is with the 1.6 gallons per flush? Well, according to Dale, most adult male customers will be conducting a ‘courtesy’ flush in the middle of their sit-down before the final flush. There are times when men will flush the toilet twice when completed. Even if it is only once, the water savings is no longer reasonable. The good news for those like Mr. George in the plumbing business - he now gets to get paid for a service call to fix

How to contact your state/federal lawmakers

Sen. Eric Schmitt U.S. Senator (202) 224-5721

Sen. Josh Hawley U.S. Senator (816) 960-4694

Rep. Sam Graves Sixth District U.S. Rep. (816) 749-0800

something that wasn’t much of an issue before.

Both examples show why we need more people to just use some basic, good ol’ common sense when tackling a problem. Currently, our country is going through some very serious issues. Inflation, high energy costs, too many job openings, not enough applicants, our students are not performing well in reading and math. There’s war in Ukraine, China is doing its best to challenge us militarily and economically. It’s not a Democratic problem. It’s not a Republican problem. It’s not an Independent problem. These are serious problems and I’m thinking when we work together, we can fix anything; including twice-washed dishes and toilets that won’t flush well enough. * * * *

Trivia question: In public places in the state of Florida, what’s illegal to do when wearing a swimsuit? A. Dance; B. Sing; C. Drive; D. Play card games (ind answer close by).

* * * * Rancher John Jokes...

Old ranch owner John farmed a small ranch in Montana. The Montana Wage and Hour Department claimed he was not paying proper wages

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

to his workers and sent an agent out to interview him.

“I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them,” demanded the agent.

“Well,” replied old John, “There’s my ranch hand who’s been with me for three years. I pay him $600 a week plus free room and board. The cook has been here for 18 months, and I pay her $500 a week plus free room and board. Then there’s the half-wit who works about 18 hours every day and does about 90 percent of all the work around here. He makes about $10 per week, pays for his own room and board and I buy him a bottle of bourbon every Saturday night.”

“That’s the guy I want to talk to, the half-wit,” says the agent.

“That would be me,” replied old rancher John. (Trivia Answer: B. Sing. In the state of Florida, it is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit. In the state of Florida, women may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer, as can the salon owner).

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Food for thought: “Common sense is genius dressed in its working clothes.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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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

Plattsburg Senior Center Menu

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 pie (vegetables in the pie), beets, mandarin oranges, roll.

Friday, August 4

Hamburgers on a bun, tater tots, carrots, relishes, pears.

CCHS to host program on WWI’s “Hello Girls”

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

Renovations,

fall, through which the group has raised nearly $1 million. Included in the restoration is the purchase, renovation and installation of a historic 1901 JG Pfeffer pipe organ found in Nebraska.

The vision of Father Schneider combined with the significant growth in bringing new people to celebrate masses at St. Ann is what makes the Legacy of Eternity campaign possible.

Before he arrived, they

had 90 to 95 attendees at weekend masses. They now have around 200 attendees, with expanded services - two masses on Sunday (7:30 and 10 a.m.) and 4 p.m. on Saturday.

The renovation from the campaign includes the following:

· Complete removal of tin ceiling and wooden lathe through the original plaster

· Photography and measurement of original stenciling and murals

Chamber’s 2nd shopping event next week

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.

· Re-plastering of ceiling to create a surface that will be long-lasting

· Re-painting the newly plastered ceiling with the original design

· Stenciling the walls of the nave and sanctuary

As they head into July, the project is on schedule for celebration of masses to return from the church hall to the sanctuary in mid-September or October. A target date of October 29 has been set for an open house for the

community.

“When finished this church will be one-of-a-kind with Victorian style décor. It will be a thing of beauty and style,” said Father Schneider with a smile. “St. Ann Catholic Church will be a special place right here in Plattsburg.”

Information about St. Ann Catholic Church and the campaign can be found at their website: www.stannplattsburg.org – or by calling 816.539.2634.

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.

2023 Gower Days Queen Naomi Tiller (right), the daughter of Heather and Steve Tiller. brett adkison | the leader

2023 Gower Days Little Miss Gower Isabel Ebling, daughter of Melissa and John Ebling. brett adkison | the leader

2023 Gower Days Prince Brenton Jackson, son of Katie and Corey Rapp, and Princess Holly Watson, daughter of Carrie and Robbie Watson. brett adkison | the leader

(Left) As Chip Holman thanked all of the Gower Days committee members for their hard work and dedication this year, Randy Frye made sure that Chip didn’t leave himself out of the list of leaders who make the event possible.

ACES LAND AT PCC

Golfers at the Plattsburg Country Club have been attacking the pin as of late, including three who scoped in on the green from the tee box for a hole in one.

(Above)

sank an ace on the 11th hole at the Plattsburg Country Club on June 25, using a seven iron from 120 yards out.

Keith Kordes

(Above Left) Brett Cockrum hit his hole in one on the ninth hole on May 29, sinking it from 114 yards.

(Left) Scott Englert hit his ace from 131 yards out on the ninth, using his nine iron on June 21 to circle a “1” on his card.

MoDOT Roadwork in Northwest Missouri this week

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 10-16.

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 14, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Atchison County

U.S. Route 136 – Resurfacing project from G Avenue to the Missouri River through November 2023. A 12-foot width restriction and 14-foot height restriction are in place. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.)

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-routey-bee-creek-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 U – CLOSED for permit/railroad maintenance from U.S. Route 59 to Erie Street, July 12-13, 7 a.m to 5 p.m. daily

Route 116 – Permit/utility work from Route M to Fenton Road, July 5-31

U.S. Route 36 – Westbound RAMP CLOSED for concrete replacement at 10th Street, July 10-12, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

U.S. Route 36 – Eastbound RAMP CLOSED for concrete replacement at 10th Street, July 13-14, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Caldwell County

Route 13 – CLOSED from Mill Creek Drive to Route P for the first stage of a re-

surfacing 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

U.S. Route 36 – CLOSED east and westbound beneath the Route 13 Bridge, 7 p.m. July 11, through 6:30 a.m. July 12. U.S. Route 36 will be routed over the Route 13 on/off ramps during the closure. An 18-foot width restriction will be in place.

Daviess County

I-35 – Concrete replacement from mile marker 81 to mile marker 84, July 11. 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.)*

DeKalb County

Route 6 – Scrub seal project from Route 31 to U.S. Route

36, July 10. The road will be narrowed to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction.

(Contractor: Vance Brothers, Inc.)*

Route 31 – Scrub seal project from Route E to U.S. Route 69 (Daviess County), through mid-July. The road will be narrowed to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction. (Contractor: Vance Brothers, Inc.)

St. Joseph, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer free Discover Nature — Fishing lessons in St. Joseph during July. All four lessons in the basic fishing sequence will be offered in two sessions from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, July 24, and Tuesday, July 25, at Everyday Pond on the campus of Missouri Western State University. After basic instruction, participants will go fishing at Everyday Pond with help from MDC staff and volunteers. MDC will provide all fishing equipment and bait.

Also, MDC will offer a flyfishing clinic from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 28, at Everyday Pond. Flyfishing is a great way to catch cold-water fish like trout, whether in Ozark streams or during MDC’s winter trout stocking season. But flyfishing is also a good way to catch bass and bluegill in northwest Missouri ponds and lakes. MDC will provide flyfishing equipment or participants may bring their own. This clinic is open to participants ages 8 and older. Registration is required. To register, visit https:// short.mdc.mo.gov/4Wk.

The regular Discover Nature — Fishing program lessons start with the basics about tackle, how to cast, how to bait a hook, and how

to handle fish. The lessons then progress to information about common Missouri sport fish, where to fish, regulations, and advanced tackle and techniques. This program gives new anglers the knowledge and confidence they need to go fishing and catch fish.

Instructors Brandon Johnson and Mack Sorrels, MDC education assistants,

will first talk about fishing tackle and techniques. Then they will provide help and coaching as participants go fishing. Participants who complete all four lessons will get to take home some free fishing tackle.

The lessons are open to participants ages 5 and older. Youths must be accompanied by an adult. Participants ages 16 to 64 will

need a valid fishing permit. Registration is required. To register for the July 24 and July 25 lessons, visit https:// short.mdc.mo.gov/4WZl.

To learn about other Discover Nature — Fishing lessons offered this spring and summer in Northwest Missouri, visit https://short. mdc.mo.gov/43C.

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY!

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AGRICULTURE

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

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

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

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

PAYING $75/ACRE FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider any size and location. 816-787-4006

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

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 ac-

tivities of daily living.

Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660-359-5647.

For Lease. Hale, Mo. 2 studio apartments. Back ground check required. Utilities included. 1st month rent and deposit. No Pets. Available now. 660-645-2269 or 660-645-2316

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: “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

For Sale - Yamaha V-Star 1100 Motorcycle. Call 660-6540782 for details.

For Sale - 48" cut John Deere mower

and miscellaneous woodworking tools. Call 816-539-0339.

HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS

Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO.

New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-2891935 or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different"

Shelter Insurance –Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-3594100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter.ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf

Shelly's Pet Care, 660-684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday - Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996!

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

NOTICES

THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP 1736 East 9th St. 359-3313.

Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol –CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE –Mastercraft and Yokohama tires. Tdtf

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

EMPLOYMENT

Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available for the following positions:

PUBLIC HEARING

Thomas C & Christine Broderick of Plattsburg, MO have applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Minor Subdivide of a 164 acre parcel into 2 lots measuring 11.81 and 152.19 acres. Rezone of the 11.81 acre lot to AGB. Property is located on the South side of NW 312th St., West of State Hwy 33, and East of State Hwy Y. Section 19; Township 56N; Range 31W. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 7:00 pm in the Community Room in the basement of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend.

Clinton County Planning and Zoning

Tricia “P.J.” Knight - Administrator (7/13, 7/20/23)

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 SERV-

ICE 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 hospital 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 Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer,

The East Buchanan C-1 School District is selling surplus property including several miscellaneous technology related items. For more information and to bid, visit: https://www.govdeals.com/EB Surplus (7/13, 7/20/23)

PUBLIC HEARING

David Charles Kellam & Jerry Dean Kellam of Plattsburg, MO have applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Minor Subdivide of a 79.53 acre parcel into 2 tracts measuring 69.53 and 10.00 acres. Rezone of the 10.00 acre tract to AG-B. Property is located on the North East Quadrant of the intersection of State Hwy C and SE 228th St. Section 07; Township 54N; Range 31W. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 7:10 pm in the Community Room in the basement of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend.

Clinton County Planning and Zoning

Tricia “P.J.” Knight - Administrator (7/13, 7/20/23)

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

Offutt, Offutt & Associates Auction Service. Land, farm, and Home. Free Appraisals. Cameron, MO. 816-724-3214

WANTED

Tillable land wantedClinton, Ray, Buchanan or Caldwell Counties. Serious inquiries only. Call 816-686-6979.

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.

Multi Family Yard Sale at Penn-Way Farm. Friday & Saturday July 14th & 15th 8am - ?. New & used items, lots of baby & Kid's clothes, furniture, tools. Artisan Shoppe items. Farmhouse Table with food, coffeeshop, & baked goods.

AGRICULTURE

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

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

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

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

PAYING $75/ACRE FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider any size and location. 816-787-4006

FOR RENT

For Lease. Hale, Mo. 2 studio apartments. Back ground check required. Utilities included. 1st month rent and deposit. No Pets. Available now. 660-645-2269 or 660-645-2316

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

For Sale - Yamaha V-Star 1100 Motorcycle. Call 660-6540782 for details.

For Sale - 48" cut John Deere mower and miscellaneous

PUBLIC NOTICES

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)

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.)

woodworking tools. Call 816-539-0339.

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

NOTICES

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

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

WANTED

Tillable land wantedClinton, Ray, Bucha-

nan or Caldwell Counties. Serious inquiries only. Call 816-686-6979.

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.

Multi Family Yard Sale at Penn-Way Farm. Friday & Saturday July 14th & 15th 8am - ?. New & used items, lots of baby & Kid's clothes, furniture, tools. Artisan Shoppe items. Farmhouse Table with food, coffeeshop, & baked goods.

SERVICES

H & S CONTRACT-

ING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks and

pole barns * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing * Backhoe & Bobcat work * New water & sewer lines. Kale Hoerrmann -

Owner, 30 years experience – 660-9530724.

Carquest Auto

Parts

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

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

Celebrating the Fourth of July in Clinton County

Superb Home in Holt

Beautiful spacious home in a quiet neighborhood. Full of updates including a brand new driveway, new septic system and newer appliances! Lower level houses all three bedrooms with a large back patio and workshop. With almost 4 acres you can enjoy peaceful mornings on the huge back balcony observing the wildlife. Home includes the extra storage shed and adorable playhouse! If you’ve been looking to get out of the hustle and bustle and settle in a serene rural area then this home is the one!

Champion Mules

Congratulations to the Lathrop youth baseball team coached by Scott Mayes, which won the league championship, surviving the annual year-end tournament in Lawson. The team is also coached by Brandon Yelton, Andy Trout, Austin and Caleb Hartzell.

Thanks to the dedication of the Hartzell Crew (above). Plattsburg had another breathtaking fireworks display this year at Perkins Park. steve tinnen | the leader

Fireworks above Lathrop (left) and Plattsburg (above right) wowed crowds last

Front Row (left to right): Wyatt Mayes, Gus Schoen, Barrett Freeman, Jaxon Yelton, Knox Dunivent, Austin Trout. Second Row: Brady Hartzell, Luke Mensing, Kyler McGary, Ian Carpenter, Kaden Kellum, Tanner Mayes.