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KCI Tournament Champions Plattsburg boys, Lathrop girls repeat as the 2023 KCI basketball tournament champions. || PAGE A7
Looking back at PHS football Catch our season wrapup for the Tigers’ historic move to eight-man football and district crown. || PAGE A9
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PLATTSBURG
City approves increase to trash service rates by brett adkison leader editor
The Plattsburg City Council met Monday, December 11, to tackle an agenda packed with business. The meeting opened with a presentation of the city’s annual audit from Bob Conrad of Conrad and Higgins, who gave a positive
review of the city’s financial position. He said the city has an unrestricted reserve of approximately $3 million against $5 million in expenses, and he lauded the city for the sturdiness of its pension fund. He noted that the city has some outstanding checks (some of which are 15 years old) and
they’re working with city staff to find a way to clear those from the books. Terry Peterson, owner of Redgate Disposal, was on hand to request an increase in the rates the city pays Redgate for solid waste disposal. Peterson said that, much like everyone, inflation has hit them hard in recent months.
CHRISTMAS JOY Cityoffsigns on highway annex
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See what calls for service the Clinton County Sheriff ’s Department recently fielded through dispatch. || PAGE A3
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Christmas celebrations throughout Clinton County continued this past weekend, as both Gower and Lathrop held their annual community celebrations of the season, including visits from Santa, lighted parades, and plenty of joy and cheer. For more, see inside this week’s edition of The Leader. (Above) Maddyn (left) and Drake (right) Pasley were excited to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday at the Gower City Park. (Left) It may have been cold and chilly, but that didn’t stop people from participating in the lighted parade in Lathrop Saturday.
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He added that they have a 3.5-percent increase built into the contract with the city that they could take annually, but Redgate seldom does so, otherwise the city’s rates would be much higher than they are now. Alderman Richard Stanley pressed Peterson on whether the city’s recycling pick-up service
During the Gower City Council meeting on Monday, December 11, the council approved the annexation of the state right of way along Route DD on the south side of the city limits. The property in question is the state right of way along Route DD from the city limit sign to County Line Road. The city proposed to annex this property into the city in anticipation of the new East Buchanan Middle School building, which the school district expects to build on its property known as the school farm. The annexation process included public notifications in The Leader in October, then a period for written opposition to this proposal, of which there were none submitted. Lastly, a public hearing was held on November 6 ahead of Monday’s vote. The council also received a petition from the East Buchanan School District for voluntary annexation of two tracts of land it owns totaling approximate-
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CLINTON COUNTY
Board approves subdivide, rezoning of land by jim bonebrake leader reporter
The Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission met Thursday, December 7, to hear public comments on two issues before the board. The first hearing was a request by Kyle S. and Tina L. Long, who
were asking for approval of a minor subdivision of a 29.80-acre parcel into one 10-acre lot and one 19.80-acre lot, and to rezone both lots from AG-A to Ag-B. The property is located on the south side of NE 292nd St., east of 69 Highway, west of NE Tri-County Line Rd., in rural Cam-
eron. Certified letters were sent to nine adjoining property owners with none attending this hearing to voice objections or support for this request. After very little discussion, the board voted to approve this request for the rezoning of the two lots in question to Ag-B, 6-0. The second public hearing
dealt with changes and clarifications to current ordinances, including changes to the minimum width for manufactured and mobile homes; requirements and regulations around special use permits and public signage for applicants; changes to the right of use for pri||Continued on A2
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Plattsburg City Council, Continued from Page A1 through Redgate makes financial sense to the city. Peterson said it’s likely the least profitable service to his business that they offer, adding that they once were paid for the recycled material they turned in, but now Redgate has to pay upwards of $93 a ton for what they turn in. Peterson said that he personally feels recycling is a good thing to do, as every ton that’s recycled is another ton that is kept out of the landfill and not taking up that additional space. But he added that if you asked 10 different people about it, you’d get 10 different views. He said that approximately 363 locations in Plattsburg use the recycle pick-up service each week, more than a third of the town. Stanley also questioned City Administrator Chase Waggoner about the city’s profitability of the solid waste collection service, stating that the utility made $10,000 over a six-month span, and asking whether they could use it to absorb some of the rate increase without passing it on to the customers. Waggoner noted that the $10,000 profit is a minimal margin on a quarter-million-dollar utility, and
the service’s profitability in the future could be entirely different depending on residents paying their bills and other factors. The council approved Peterson’s request and an amended five-year contract with Redgate. The city will pay Redgate $17 per month per residence for residential trash service, $12 for senior citizen trash service, $2.25 for recycling service and $26.20 for commercial cans. To compensate, the city will ease these price increases into place for residents over the next couple months. When fully in place in February 2024, residents will pay $20.25 per residence per month for standard residential waste disposal, $14.75 for senior citizen service, $2.50 for recycling and $28.50 for a commercial can. The recycling charge is actually going down by 25 cents because the city has decided to do away with glass recycling collections. Also on Monday, the council approved a proposition to go before the voters in April that will be a bit familiar. Every four years, the city residents have approved a levy to fund street lighting in the town. On this cycle,
the city is proposing an expansion of the purpose of the levy to include other forms of public outdoor lighting, and perhaps more importantly, emergency outdoor warning sirens. The city is proposing an increase of the levy to 17 cents per $100 assessed value. Waggoner said Monday that the average annual increase to the typical home would be $4. The council went on to approve a pair of mayoral appointments to municipal boards. Thomas Bailey was appointed to the planning and zoning commission and Travis Day was appointed to the board of adjustments. The council also approved a lease with KC Bobcat for a skid-steer at $1,056.44 per month and a mini-excavator at $1,095.52 per month, each for a fiveyear term. The council also approved the purchase of a used skid-steer through KC Bobcat for no more than $25,000. Waggoner noted that one skid-steer is tracked and the other is wheeled, giving the maintenance department more versatility in their use. The council discussed several items on Monday, including ongoing negotia-
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ly 21.50 acres (part of the The district is seeking this school farm)—the land on annexation to make city serwhich the district is seek- vices, such as water, sewer ing to build the new middle and law enforcement, more school. easily accessible to the propPrimarily, the land en- erty. The anticipated cost compasses the crop fields for this process to the city is along with some of the cur- approximately $395.04, and rent practice football field according to Superintendent RE.qxp_CCL Paperbut adsdoes 12/12/23 Page 17 for the- The district, not 1:58 Dr.PM John Newell, the school include the pig section of district is willing to pay this the farm. The larger portion expense. of these tracts is in BuchanThe council will start an County with a smaller this process immediately, portion in Clinton County. and much like the right-of-
way annexation, it will include public notifications in The Clinton County Leader for two weeks and a public hearing to be held on January 8 at 6:30 p.m. It is hoped that the following month there will be a vote of the council to approve this voluntary annexation. Again, any objections to this action will require a written letter of objection submitted to the council. Landon Wood, a realtor
tions on the use of the alleyway west of the 100 block of Main Street, which prompted Alderman John Mirosh to comment, “I can’t believe we’re still wrangling with this. We’ve been doing this for two years. I thought this was settled a year ago.” Alderman Ken Tongue gave an update and said he’s optimistic they’ll have a deal struck by the first of the year, adding that talks with downtown business owner Lisa Crawford about right-ofways and liability have been positive. There was discussion about the width of the alley, whether trash trucks and ambulances can access the alleyway, impediments such as picnic tables, and more. Mayor James Kennedy noted that he had heard he’d be limited to once-aweek trash pick-up, that he would need to call for permission, and he didn’t feel that was fair as a business owner. Tongue said nothing like that had been discussed. Waggoner presented the possible need to allocate more money for capital improvements at the water plant. He said that in 2012 the city entered into an agreement with Clinton County PWSD #1, Clinton County PWSD #4 and
the City of Edgerton (the three wholesale customers of Plattsburg water) where they’d collectively contribute $225,000 annually for capital improvements, based on usage. Plattsburg uses 40 percent of the water, so accounts for 40 percent of the contribution. Waggoner said that the total hasn’t been adjusted for inflation and needs to be increased. He said that the collective improvements account has about $1.5 million and they have about $2.5 million in needed improvements. Waggoner broke down several different ways to finance the work and expects to bring more details to the board. Waggoner also brought information to the board about the right-of-way agreement with Charter/ Spectrum for the installation of fiber optic internet lines. Waggoner and members of the council have had negative interactions with Spectrum crews and haven’t been thrilled by the prospect of them working in town, especially as United Fiber is already offering this service. Waggoner said that Charter/Spectrum has state authorization for the work, so the city can’t keep them
out—they can only regulate how the work is performed. Without the agreement, the crews will have leeway to work however they see fit. He asked that the council reconsider putting forward an agreement with sharp restrictions. Before the end of the meeting, Alderman Sue Malone asked about an issue with flags flying at city hall. She said she had received several calls about a Sporting Kansas City (the area’s professional soccer team) flying at city hall, with some upset, holding the view that only the national, state, city and school flags should be flown there. Mayor Kennedy explained that Waggoner had found an opportunity where, if the city flew the SKC flag while they were in the playoffs, a player on the team would be able to come to the school district to speak to the children. Waggoner said that the flag was twice vandalized while it was up. A resident asked about the absence of the city flag, with Waggoner explaining that it was brought into city hall when the bracket broke, and once the bracket was fixed, they were unable to find the city flag.
with Eric Craig Real Estate in Smithville, is proposing to the council the development of land on the north side of town and wanted to know the rules for private sewer systems in the city. Landon believes this property could result in five lots with the smallest lots being three acres. Mayor Ken Pike read an email from city attorney Joe Gagnon addressing this issue. Gagnon’s opinion was that city ordinances allow the use of private sewer systems if the city sewer services are not within a reasonable distance to the development. Wood was wishing to make the city aware of his agency’s desire to list the land to developers and see if the city was favorable to this proposal. He was informed that he would need to seek a
variance from the Board of Adjustments and submit a request to the planning and zoning administrator for the proposal to be heard by the planning and zoning board. He is aware this process could take three months or more. Mayor Pike also told the council that the MoDOT TAP sidewalk project had been submitted to Jefferson City for approval and he believes the decision should come before the end of this calendar year. He also reported that the SS4A grant hit a roadblock due to the federal government having a bank routing number on file that has not been used for years. This routing number is believed to be from the old Farmers Bank of Gower, which was sold to Union State Bank of Gower. Pike reported that this process
would need to be restarted. The council also heard department reports, with City Administrator Carroll Fisher reporting one water leak, more like a gusher, when a fire hydrant blew off in the Herrington Addition. He reported this situation was resolved but they are waiting for a new fire hydrant to replace the old one. He updated the council regarding the sewer treatment plant, city parks and street issues. Police Chief Adam Hill reported things were quiet in the city, with one accident on 169 Highway in the south area of town. Other areas of his report were essentially standard for the department. With no further business before the council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
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vate landing strips; height regulations for electric generation plants in industrial districts. All county zoning ordinances can be viewed on the county website, or residents can contact the zoning office at (816) 539-3733 for more information.
Correction
In our story about the November planning and zoning meeting, we reported that the commission would be considering changes to the use of private landing strips, including limiting their use to the property owner, only. This was incorrect, as private landing strips can be used by the property owner and others who are authorized to do so by the property owner. We regret the error and apologize for the mistake.
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Clinton County Sheriff ’s Department Calls for Service
Friday, December 1 6:06 a.m.: Medical call on Santa Fe Drive in Gower. 8:07 a.m.: Medical call on Raleigh Lane in Holt. 8:47 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg. 10:05 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on NE Bacon Road in Cameron. 12:06 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg. 5:41 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Howard Lane in Trimble. 5:57 p.m.: Vehicle crash on Cannonball Road in Lake Arrowhead. 7:07 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County. 7:28 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 36 Highway in Caldwell County. 8:07 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County. 8:59 p.m.: Domestic (in progress) on 116 Highway in Lathrop. 10:39 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle in progress on Dewey in Gower. 10:45 p.m.: Medical call on SW Crane Road in Clinton County.
Saturday, December 2 12:20 a.m.: Medical call on Frank Street in Edgerton. 8:38 a.m.: Medical call on Whitcomb in Lathrop. 10:57 a.m.: Noise complaint on SW Reed Lane in Clinton County. 2:13 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Howard in Trimble. 4:13 p.m.: Animal call on W. Broadway in Plattsburg. 6:27 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County. 11:05 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County. Sunday, December 3 4:29 a.m.: Medical call on Santa Fe Drive in Gower. 6:28 a.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Lathrop. 7:45 a.m.: Controlled burn on NE 312th Street in Turney. 8:48 a.m.: Animal call on South Street in Clinton County. 8:59 a.m.: Animal call on NW 312th Street in Cameron. 11:07 a.m.: Suspicious person in progress on 169 Highway in Gower. 1:09 p.m.: Medical call on Z
Highway in Edgerton. 3:15 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County. 3:42 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Birch Street in Trimble. 10:15 p.m.: Medical call on Third Street in Holt. 11:10 p.m.: Animal call on SW Middle Road in Plattsburg.
Monday, December 4 10:55 a.m.: Medical call on W. Walnut in Plattsburg. 1:40 p.m.: Death report in Cameron. 3:56 p.m.: Controlled fire on SE Atchison in Lathrop. 4:50 p.m.: Medical call on C Highway in Plattsburg. 6:29 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle in progress on 169 Highway in Clinton County. 6: 43 p.m.: Death on NW Helberg Road in Gower. 7:43 p.m.: Vehicle crash on SW 247th Street in Clinton County. 7:44 p.m.: Medical call on SW 247th Street in Cameron. 9:19 p.m.: Trespassing (not in progress) on W. Grogan in Plattsburg. Tuesday, December 5 5:28 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle
• WEEKLY HISTORY NOTES •
Five Years Ago December 13, 2018 • More than 100 residents attend the Clinton County Planning and Zoning meeting, as the board considers changing Lake Arrowhead (south of Lathrop) from a planned district to regular residential zoning. • The Hartzell family collects more than 250 toys and $1,450 in cash from the Plattsburg community for Toys 4 Tots. • The Wall That Heals, a scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is scheduled to visit Lathrop in June 2019. • Donna K. Magness retires from the insurance industry after 30 years. • Longtime Lathrop R-II District Secretary Marian Harris set to retire. • East Buchanan boys basketball beats Lathrop to win the KCI Conference Tournament championship. Ten Years Ago December 12, 2013 • As Clinton County looks to cut spending, representatives with the Clinton County University of Missouri extension warn the county commissioners that a de-
crease in their funding could result in the loss of the local Extension office. • After nine years with the district, Lathrop Middle School Principal Kurtis Jensen announces he’ll be resigning after the school year to take a job with the University of Missouri. • Ellis Elementary Principal Danny Knapp named Exemplary New Principal by the Northwest District of the Missouri Association of Elementary Principals. Twenty Years Ago December 11, 2003 • Clinton County residents are on the lookout after a man escapes the courthouse while being sentenced for a felony. • Oakridge celebrates 35 years of service to Plattsburg and the surrounding communities. • The Clinton County R-III School District considers ways to increase revenue and cut spending in the midst of tight financial constraints. • Lathrop’s Sam Breckenridge inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Thirty Years Ago December 9, 1993 • Lathrop mourns the loss of businessman Joe Spaeth at the age of 57. • Clinton County receives a generally positive audit from the state, having implemented 19 of the 20 suggestions from the previous audit. Forty Years Ago December 15, 1983 • The Clinton County R-III School District and Smithville School District agree to major exchange of district territory. In the agreement, 678 acres in Clay County approximately two miles south of Trimble would move out of the Plattsburg district and into the Smithville district, while 891 acres in Clinton County west of Trimble would move from the Smithville district and into the Plattsburg district. • Responders put out a mattress fire in the county jail in the basement of the courthouse. Sheriff Bob DeFreece laments that the United States requires that inmates be allowed to smoke in their cells (including the use of matches).
There is a FREE Dinner on Broadway on Monday, December 18, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. located in the Susan L. Hageman Memorial Kitchen at 301 W Broadway St. All are welcome. Community dinners are held on the third Monday of each month.
in progress on O Highway in Clinton County. 10:11 a.m.: Animal call on I-35 in Clinton County. 10:22 a.m.: Medical call on N. Fifth Street in Plattsburg. 12:11 p.m.: Medical call on SE PP Highway in Holt. 2:05 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on NW 316th in Gower. 3:41 p.m.: Stealing in progress on Independence Drive in Plattsburg. 9:22 p.m.: Animal call on Ridge Road in Plattsburg. 9:33 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Y Highway in Plattsburg. 10:19 p.m.: Gas leak on Y Highway in Plattsburg. Wednesday, December 6 2:15 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Polo. 6:36 a.m.: Medical call on Fredrick Place in Gower. 9:39 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg. 10:48 a.m.: Medical call on
Concord Drive in Plattsburg. 11:52 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg. 2:27 p.m.: Animal call on I-35 in Clinton County. 3:35 p.m.: Vehicle fire on E. 116 Highway in Lathrop. 4:29 p.m.: Animal call on Y Highway in Clinton County. 5:02 p.m.: Medical call in Easton. 5:04 p.m.: Disturbance not in progress on Cedar Street in Plattsburg. 5:51 p.m.: Medical call on SE McCoy Lane in Lawson. 6:47 p.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on F Highway in Trimble. 7:28 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on PP Highway in Holt. Thursday, December 7 6:25 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg. 8:09 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Fourth Street in Gower. 8:15 a.m.: Medical call on E.
116 Highway in Plattsburg. 8:58 a.m.: Suspicious person in progress on 209th Street in Holt. 10:25 a.m.: Medical call on SW Holiday Harbor in Plattsburg. 11:22 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 116 Highway in Plattsburg. 12:49 p.m.: Controlled fire on 240th and Mule Barn in Lathrop. 2:26 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County. 3:28 p.m.: Debris in the roadway on I-35 in Clinton County. 5:09 p.m.: Animal call on SE Haynesville in Holt. 8:55 p.m.: Medical call in Holt. 9:48 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 169 Highway in Plattsburg.
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WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD
A Battle Helping Local Kids Through Toys for Tots for Your Wallet by steve tinnen
leader publisher emeritus
You know you’re growin’ older when... Your doctor explains that you’ve got gall stones, kidney stones, and bladder stones. Welcome to the Stone Age!
by brett adkison leader editor
The new Dollar General Market in Lathrop is finally open. It’s larger, yet easier to navigate. It’s bright and clean and resembles a Wal-Mart in miniature. It’s also a renewed threat to the local Hy-Klas store. With an expanded offering of your typical grocery store fare, Dollar General will compete with Hy-Klas for a corner of the market it originally left untapped. Whether this is Dollar General’s aim, I’m not so sure; that would mean Dollar General is keenly aware of Hy-Klas’s existence. Rather, over the last 20 years, Dollar General has felt like a black and gold wave rushing into rural America, concerning itself more with expansion than preexisting competitors. Maybe I suffer from naive idealism, or I’ve grown nostalgic, but from where I stand, Hy-Klas has a foothold in our community that Dollar General won’t soon root out. It was Howard’s Market in my younger years—a name that circulated long after it was purchased and rebranded. In the summer, after baseball games, I can still remember the chilly, refreshing air that swept over me when I’d walk in. The rows of rental movies (you know, physical VHS tapes, followed by DVDs) were particularly enchanting. Every child in Lathrop would jump to see if they could touch the numbered signs that hung above each aisle. When I got to high school, Howard’s was the first job for many of my friends, and as I entered adulthood, it became a social hub. I’ve spent countless hours just outside its doors, talking with readers and friends, just catching up. Where many businesses might have an awning, Hy-Klas always felt like it had a front porch. I imagine that the late Steve Huitt, longtime owner of Howard’s, would smile knowing the legacy his old store continues to carry to this day. So, like many, I’ll continue to frequent Dollar General and buy a few things for the house. And when I’m done, I’ll drive several blocks west and pull into Hy-Klas, where I’ll do my shopping for the home.
**** The local Toys for Tots collection under the direction of the Hartzell family of Plattsburg was held on Saturday, December 9, at the Hartzell and Sons Construction office on Clay Avenue. The concept for the local donations began in 2011 as the brainstorm of the late Jim Hartzell, who served in the Marine Corps (including a tour of duty in Vietnam) and was intent on making sure that youngsters who might not have a gift for Christmas would receive one. Since its beginning, the Plattsburg donations have been the largest collection in the four-county area served by the Toys for Tots collections. This year’s collection has been extended to Thursday, December 14, at 5 p.m. The collection sites will be Plattsburg City Hall, 114 W. Maple Street and the Plattsburg License Office (100 East Maple Street). The Hartzells ask that checks be written to Toys for Tots. Toys, checks and monetary donations can be accepted until the Thursday deadline. Checks can also be mailed to Hartzell and Sons, 1103 West Clay Avenue, Plattsburg, Missouri, 64477. Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps
Reserve, which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. The program was founded in 1947 by reservist Major Bill Hendricks. The Toys for Tots program remains the top-rated charity with over 97 percent of the donations going to their mission of providing toys, books and other gifts to the less fortunate children. Pictured (right to left) are Jeremy Hartzell and his brother, Justin, with the toys brought in on Saturday, Dec. 9. The toys will be taken to Cameron for distribution on Friday, with a Thursday deadline needed to accommodate the Hartzells as they organize the trip
to Cameron. **** Two perfect pie crust recipes have been submitted. In addition, there has been plenty of discussion created with the desire to find that ‘perfect’ pie crust. Mary Andrews called with her recipe that has the Andrews family looking forward to her pumpkin pies every Thanksgiving. Three cups of flour, one-and-ahalf cups Crisco, three tablespoons sugar, dash of salt; work Crisco into flour till crumbly, add one egg, one tablespoon vanilla, add five tablespoons of cold water to flour and roll out three nine-inch
crusts. Deedy Langton suggested that we obtain the recipe of Jenny Bramble, the former manager of Kennedy’s Family Restaurant in Plattsburg. Two cups flour, one cup cold Crisco, a half-cup ice water and a pinch of salt. Cut Crisco into flour and salt, then add ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough forms (fluff, never stir), divide dough in half and roll out for two nine-inch crusts. These recipes are outstanding and well received by those who are fortunate enough to enjoy them. We are still accepting recipes that ||Continued on A6
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Trust must be central in everything we do This is the season we celebrate our Savior’s coming into our world. He revealed his love for us through His human ministry and sacrificing on the cross to redeem our sins. He trusted His creation, man and woman, would respond in a good way. Even now, the secular world and man’s indifference to each other are defying that trust. Why is trust so important? Because it’s the reliability, truth and strength of our relationships. Lack of trust leads to disharmony and disruption.
It’s so evident in the turmoil both foreign and domestic. Power, pride, money and disorder have taken over. Many laws are being broken. Justice and fairness are meaningless. Some introspection is needed. Be watchful and educated on the big picture worldwide. Involvement and due diligence will be meaningful. Protection of our freedoms is paramount. Apathy and lack of concern will only add to the problem. Use your voice and talents to make a difference. To get ready for Christmas
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(Christ’s birth), look at your own relationships. Are we being trustworthy, not just to our Savior, but to those around us, family, friends, and co-workers. There are occasions where our trust will supersede a predetermined position. In the end, kindness and respect will be the best option. Remember your first bicycle with a training wheel for balance? Soon you dropped it. You were off to new adventures. That kind of trust is symbolic in all our lives. Now, we all can’t be Evel Knievel jumping over a canyon.
But we can reach new levels and improve how we handle problems or situations. We want our lives to be eventful but also have stability. Our learning curve will always be there. Change is part of the equation. We build our confidence by trusting not only His divine law, but by living a good life with humanitarian principles. This kind of trust should be our aspiration and life-long goal. Leroy Schwery Lathrop, Mo.
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Laurent (Larry) McReynolds passed away at his home in La Crescenta, California, on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was 83. Born in Columbia, Missouri, in 1940, Larry spent his first four years on a farm in Clark, Missouri. His family moved to a family farm outside Lathrop, Missouri, where he grew up and attended a small, one-room, country school. Upon graduation in 1959 from Lathrop High School, he attended the University of Missouri, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Recruited by the Department of Water and Power in 1960 as a student engineer, Larry was hired in June 1961 as a civil engineering associate in the department’s power system. In 1965, he received his Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from USC and in 1968 he obtained a Business Management Certificate from UCLA. During this time he met and married his former wife, Linda Hardin, moved to Tujunga, California, and began raising his family. Larry spent the majority of his career in the Department’s Water System, where he was promoted through the ranks to principal waterworks engineer. During this time, he directed the development of a plan to protect and clean up the groundwater in the San Fernando Valley from industrial contamination and worked on a number of statewide water issues. At retire-
Nancy Jo McDill, 85, of Lathrop, Missouri, passed away on November 27, 2023, at Valley Manor in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. She was born on August 30, 1938, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Raymond Earl Garrett and Georgia Margaret (Cox) Garrett. She was united in marriage on April 18, 1959, to Cobert Kindol McDill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cobert Kindol McDill, and grandson, Mackintyre Kindol McDill-Garton. Survivors include her son, Terry (Kathy) McDill, and grandchildren, Erin and Colin, all of Louisville, Texas; daughter, Stacey (Glen) Garton, and grandchildren Blake (Zac) Elder of St. Joseph, Mo., Taylor Kavanaugh of Plattsburg, Mo., David (Jennifer) Jeanneret
of Smithville, Mo. Great grandchildren, Isabelle and Presley Kavanaugh and Seth Jeanneret. Brother, William (Beverly) Garrett, sisters, Doris (Wes) Frentrop and Debbie (Ken) Hancock. Her best friend of many years, Yvonne Cole, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., and numerous nieces and nephews. Service will be held in the spring for both Cobert and Nancy.Arrangements: Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service, Plattsburg, Missouri. Online guestbook and obituary at www.baileycox.com
ment, he was in charge and responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Los Angeles Water Distribution System. Larry retired from the department in June 1995, whereupon he consulted for a brief period for a variety of organizations, as well as for the Department of Water and Power. He was also a member of the Harbortown Point Homeowners Association serving as its chief financial officer. October 22, 1927 burial at Lathrop Cemetery. In 1972, Larry met and December 4, 2023 Memorials suggested to married Beverly, his wife of Services were Friday, De- Lathrop Cemetery in care of 51 years. They resided in La cember 8, Lathrop First Stith Funeral Home. Crescenta, California, where Christian Church, with they raised their two children. Being of a competitive nature, Larry was very active in sports of all sorts, including baseball, basketball, tennis, and skiing (both water and snow), running, and bicycling, where he participated in organized rides locally and abroad. In 2000, he added bowling to his list of fun things and was always in pursuit of that perfect 300 game. He was a fan of road trips, particularly to Missouri and Washington. Larry is survived by his wife, Beverly; daughter, Esther Gail Lipari, and her Ads.qxp_Jamesport ads 2/15/23 5:05 PM Page 37 husband, Tom; son, BrentJamesport Edwin, and his wife, Cheli; four grandchildren, Riley, Connor, Cody and Nydra; one great grandson, Wyatt; his brother, Wayne, of Marshall, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Malcolm. He will be missed by all.
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Visitors in Plattsburg are having fun each Thursday this holiday season thanks to the chamber’s late night shopping events, which include Santa visits, Christmas light hayrides, crafts and more! There are two more chances to take part on Thursday, December 14 and Thursday, December 21.
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Community
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Holiday fun was had in both Gower and Lathrop There was no slowing down all of the Christmas cheer in Clinton County last weekend, as both Lathrop and Gower held their annual community holiday celebrations. (Left) Gower’s Christmas in the Park included several fun events over the course of two days, including horse-drawn carriage rides and an appearance by the Hartzell’s Plattsburg express. (Right) Lathrop’s Christmas Wonderland presented by Middle Road Productions was another smashing success and continues to grow, including participation in the annual lighted Christmas parade through downtown. brett adkison | the leader
Press Release from Alderman Richard Stanley Last April, when it was discovered that Tracy Pincus lived in Ward III, state law required her to forfeit her Ward II Alderman seat. Following that action, Tracy retained a St. Louis lawyer to contest the action. The city, wanting to spare taxpayers the cost of prolonged legal expenses, made an offer that the Board of Aldermen considered acceptable. Her lawyer re-
fused the city’s offer. When informed of that refusal, the Board of Aldermen voted, unanimously, to end negotiations. When a complete settlement is reached, the full details can be made available under the Sunshine Law. As the person named to serve out the term of this Ward II seat, I wanted to clear the air on this matter.
Steve Tinnen, From Page A4 make the ‘perfect’ pie crust. **** Trivia question: What wouldn’t you find in a mince meat pie? A. Meat; B. Cinnamon; C. Dried fruit; D. Pastry (answer is printed close by). **** Some grins… • “Between me and my roommate, we’ve hit 400 Major League home runs,” claimed Bob Uecker, who roomed with Eddie Mathews and had only one home run. • A billboard sign – “Please neuter your pets and weird friends & relatives.” • Not to brag, but I just went into another room and actually remembered why I went in there. It was the bathroom, but still… • Overheard at a fast-food joint: “Sir, would you like your burger flipped by a Ph.D. in Philosophy, History
or English Literature. (Trivia answer – A. Meat. By the 18th century, it was more likely to be tongue or even tripe, and in the 19th century it was minced beef. It was not until the late Victorian period and early 20th Century that mince pies dropped the meat and had all fruit fillings (albeit with suet). Even today, there are traditions associated with mince pies. Today they mix apples, diced beef, raisins, sugar, beef broth, orange sections, sorghum, pickle juice, pineapple juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt). **** Food for thought: “On matters of style, swim with the current; on matters of principle, stand like a rock.”Thomas Jefferson **** Thank you and I’ll talk to you next week! Steve Tinnen stevetinnen@yahoo.com
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Sports
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Tigers survive battle with East Buch in championship by brett adkison leader editor
The KCI Conference champion Plattsburg Tigers with the PHS cheerleaders. Back Row (left to right): Coach Twydell Love, Jr., Tryston Miller, Rylan Langton, Isaia Howard , Gavin Boyle, Donte Bingham, Gavin Carter, Jaden Shoniber, Jaiveon Grayson, Jon Fish , Sydnee Moore, Kaylee Wehmeyer, Coach Brennan Scanlon. submitted photo
The Plattsburg Tigers basketball team can now add back-to-back KCI Conference Tournament champions to their resume, but not without a scare from rival East Buchanan. The two talented squads combined for a double-overtime thriller in the
tournament championship Saturday, December 9, in Hamilton, with the Tigers surviving for an 85-78 victory. It’s the Tigers’ 15-straight win over KCI Conference opponents dating back to the 2021-2022 season. “I was proud of my guys for gutting out a battle with a good East Buchanan team,” said Plattsburg
head coach Twydell Love, Jr. “With only six practices on the year due to football’s amazing season, we find ourselves working through some things throughout the games. We will be better once we get more reps in practice.” Plattsburg was led by senior Isaia Howard, who ||Continued on A12
Lady Mules dominate on the way to KCI tourney title by brett adkison leader editor
For the second year in a row, the Lathrop Lady Mules have taken the KCI Conference Tournament crown. The Lady Mules pushed their record to 7-0 with a 53-25 victory over Mid-Buchanan in the tournament championship on Saturday, December 9, in Hamilton. In Lathrop’s three games in the tournament, they outscored their opponents 158-65. “Our girls are performing very well right now, especially on the defensive end,” said Lathrop head coach Greg Keith. “Winning the conference tourney title
was a great achievement for the girls. I was pleased with their ability to turn it on every night of the tournament, despite different looks from our opponents. “To be able to win backto-back titles is big time for this team. We are hoping we can parlay this early success into performing well during conference play, which begins right away. We get some depth back from injury, and we look for that to make our rotation even stronger going into the tough part of our schedule.” Senior Kaitlyn Morgan kept up her hot start to the season, draining 28 points
against Mid-Buchanan to go with eight rebounds. Freshman Jacie Kassanavoid scored 10 points with 11 rebounds. Senior Keylie Beane scored six points and senior Autum Nichols scored four points with seven rebounds. After knocking off Lawson in the opening ||Continued on A12
The KCI Conference champion Lathrop Lady Mules. Front Row (left to right): Chloe Pritchett, Jacie Kassanavoid, Autum Nichols, Kaitlyn Morgan, Keylie Beane, Chellssie Meyers, Trinity Goodman. Back Row: Coach MaKenzie Darr, Audrey Davis, Everly Ziemer, Alayna Williams, Coach Greg Keith. submitted photo
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Community
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Plattsburg, East Buch players earn All-State Donte Bingham, Plattsburg, Third Team Eight-Man Defensive End
Mason Brown, East Buchanan, First Team Class 2 Defensive Back
Isaia Howard, Plattsburg, Second Team Eight-Man Quarterback
Chase Meers, East Buchanan, Second Team Class 2 Defensive Lineman
Wyatt Parker, East Buchanan, Second Team Class 2 Punter
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Nick Klein, East Buchanan, Second Team Class 2 Linebackers
Trevor Klein, East Buchanan, Second Team Class 2 Running Back
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Football players earn All-District recognition
Congratulations to the following football players who received all-district honors from the Missouri Football Coaches Association. Class 2, District 8 East Buchanan: Mason Brown (DB); Chase Meers (DL); Aidan Rhoad (LB);
Kade Jones (LB); Nick Klein (LB); Barrett Veatch (OL); Corbin Allen (OL); Wyatt Parker (P); Gage Busby (QB); Trevor Klein (RB); Aidan Hensley (WR). Lathrop: Cooper Paradiso (K); Carson Clay (LB); Keaton Coots (LB/RB); Michael McFarland (OL).
Eight-Man District 5 Plattsburg: Isaia Howard (QB/DB); Donte Bingham (DE); Dakota Rankin (DL); Gavin Carter (LB); Braden Brown (OL); Jon Fish (OL); Korbin Dow (OL); Gavin Boyle (WR); Rylan Langton (WR).
MDC reports anterless results
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows deer hunters harvested 18,904 deer during the late antlerless portion of firearms
deer season, Dec. 2-10. Top harvest counties were Callaway with 565 deer harvested, Pike with 513, and Lincoln with 385. Last year’s antlerless portion harvest total was
16,241. For current ongoing preliminary harvest totals by season, county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at https://extra.mdc.mo.gov/ widgets/harvest_table/. For harvest summaries from past years, visit https:// mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer/deer-reports/deer-harvest-summaries The archery deer and turkey season runs through Jan. 15, 2024. The alternative methods portion runs Dec. 23 through Jan. 2, 2024. Find more information on deer hunting from MDC’s 2023 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet, available where permits are sold and online at https://mdc. mo.gov/about-us/about-regulations/fall-deer-turkey-hunting-regulations-information.
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Plattsburg Tigers Football
2023 Missouri Eight-Man District 5 Champions Record: 10-1, 10-straight victories in first year of eight-man
Plattsburg football wins its first district title since 2016 by brett adkison leader editor
Coming off a winless season in 2022 with a short-handed roster, the Plattsburg Tigers football program moved to the eightman game in hopes of rebuilding its foundation. In just one season, that foundation has been laid. The Tigers won 10-straight games this past fall to win the Missouri Eight-Man District 5 Championship, the team’s first district title since 2016 (Class 1). Plattsburg head coach Brandon Boswell said their success this season meant a lot to him. He said it’s helping rebuild the program by creating excitement with the students, and that it brought a lot of joy to the community. But perhaps more than anything, the players had earned their crown. “There is nothing I enjoy more in coaching than seeing our players celebrate with one another and share moments that they will remember,” Boswell said. “Our seniors hoisting a district champions plaque is one of the top moments of my football coaching career, especially since I know how hard it has been for them to stay the course throughout their high school careers.” The Tigers benefited from a strong senior group—Dakota Rankin, Gavin Carter, Isaia Howard, Kyle Dake, River Jones, Jon Fish, Korbin Dow and Braden Brown—that Coach Boswell said brought a lot of talent and leadership to the team. “They’ve been through a lot when it comes to foot-
ball,” Boswell said. “Several of them were forced to play varsity football at an early age, so they were finally in a place where their prior experiences, along with a good supporting cast of juniors, helped them get to experience some success. During the season, when things would get difficult, they showed that they believed they were capable of rising to the occasion. There were times during the season that a few of them would help coach the younger players and lead by example. They had a lot of great qualities.” At the tip of the spear, senior quarterback/defensive back Isaia Howard thrilled the Plattsburg crowd with his uncommon athleticism. Whether he was airing it out, scrambling with the ball, or pulling in an interception, he was perhaps the most dangerous eight-man player in the state in 2023. I’ve coached a lot of great players in my career and he is up there with the best of them. A lot of times an athlete can get by on genetic talent alone. Isaia and a lot of the seniors had a great football IQ and that is what makes a player elite. With that being said, he really is a great kid who is fun to just talk and spend time with. Boswell said that several opposing coaches made a point of commenting on Howard’s tremendous ability. But opponents couldn’t hone in on Howard without accounting for a bevy of talented skill position players—including receivers and running backs like Rylan Langton, Gavin Boyle, Donte Bingham, Gavin Carter, Wyatt Davis and more—
The Plattsburg Tigers football team. Front Row (left to right): River Jones, Braden Brown, Jon Fish, Dakota Rankin, Isaia Howard, Korbin Dow, Kyle Dake, Gavin Carter, Tryston Miller. Second Row: Dareon Gregory, Brennon Shoniber, Zackery Wheeler, Tyler Ariano, Jadan Howard, Kaden Burchit, Luke Parra, Caden McLallen, Zachary Annis. Third Row: Keegan Gudde, Camden McLallen, Jaden Shoniber, Jaiveon Grayson, Gavin Boyle, Rylan Langton, Donte Bingham, Jayce Jackson, Wyatt Davis. Fourth Row: Coach Erik May, Coach Brandon Boswell, Coach Clay Lambrecht, Coach Zach Albertson. photo courtesy of spill my cup photography
who could burn the defense at any moment. “Talent level in any sport and at any level is a major contributor to success,” Boswell said. “We were fortunate to have a lot of talent this season. Offensively, our coaching staff really tried to spread our talent out as much as possible in hopes of putting the most stress on defenses as possible. In eight-man, defenses tend to play a lot of man coverage and stack the box. When defenses do this you are forced to win oneon-one matchups...after our game against a very talented Schuyler County team we knew that we were capable of competing with just about any team in the state.” Blazing the trail for all of those weapons, the Tigers had three seniors who brought a ton of experience to the offensive line.
“I feel like we had exceptional play out of our offensive and defensive lines this season,” Boswell said. “We were fortunate that all three of our offensive linemen started every game and have played the sport together for about eight years. Braden Brown, Korbin Dow and Jonathon Fish did a great job of adjusting their blocking assignments against even and odd fronts, picking up blitzers, limiting penalties, and protecting the quarterback.” On the defensive line, the Tigers attacked the line of scrimmage with Dakota Rankin, Donte Bingham and Jon Fish, with Brown, Caden McLallen and Jaden Shoniber playing important snaps there, too. “Our defensive scheme started up front with us asking those three guys to control multiple gaps in the
front,” Boswell said. “We were fortunate that a lot of the time they were able to defeat the block of the offensive lineman blocking them and make the tackle.” Plattsburg’s move to eight-man football is part of a three-year plan to return to 11-man football and competition in the KCI Conference. And Boswell feels this team made positive waves that will help in that endeavor. “There are boys who didn’t play this season that have already expressed interest in playing next season,” he said. “This season will allow the coaching staff to recruit the halls better and possibly convince kids that we can be competitive if we commit to doing the things great teams do. We needed the opportunity to develop our young kids instead of forcing them into varsity
games. To have the ability to just teach the game while our kids have some confidence helps us coaches, and the schemes we are teaching have credibility with the players. “Collectively, I believe this group has helped get PHS football going in the right direction and has created a standard that will be conducive for success in the future.”
Congrats on a great season, Plattsburg Tigers!
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Notice of City Election The City of Trimble will hold an election on Tuesday April 2, 2024 for the purpose of electing Board members for Ward 1 and Ward 2. In the City of Trimble. This will be a two-year term. Qualifying candidates may file with the City Clerk located at 101 S Fourth St, Trimble, MO 64492, between the dates of December 5 and December 26, 2023. Hours are 9-4 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Phone 816-357-2228. Melanie Cherven City Clerk. (12/7, 12/14/23)
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The Gower Fire Protection District of Buchanan/Clinton County will hold an election for two Board Member positions each for a two year term at the General Municipal Election, Tuesday April 2, 2024. The FIRST day to file a Declaration of Candidacy for a Board Member Position is Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. Filing will remain open through Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Anyone qualified to file for the position, shall file at the district office, 407 US 169 Highway, Gower, MO 64454 during regular business hours, excluding holidays, or you can contact Elizabeth Gibson at 712-355-8088 with any questions. (11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/23)
The Clinton County Commissioners will accept bids for a host server and the migration of the current servers. The host server will need to have the necessary security features to ensure data protection. Please contact the clerk’s office at 816539-3713 for more information on the specifications and any questions about the bid. Bids will be due by December 18, 2023. Bids can be hand delivered or mailed to the Clinton County Clerk, 207 N Main, Rm. 103, Plattsburg, Mo. 64477. THE CLINTON COUNTY COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, WAIVE ANY INFORMALITIES OR TECHNICALITIES AND TO ACCEPT THE BID THAT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF CLINTON COUNTY. (12/7, 12/14/23)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI AT PLATTSBURG, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION No. 23CN-PR00091 Matter of MICHAEL LLOYD ROACH, Deceased. NOTICE OF HEARING And to all persons known or unknown who claim any interest as an heir or through an heir in the property of Michael Lloyd Roach, who died on November 5, 2022, domiciled in Clinton County, and residing at 101 Lisa Avenue, Lathrop, Missouri. You are hereby notified that an application has been filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri, by Amanda S. Wright for the determination of the heirs of Michael Lloyd Roach, and of their respective interests as such heirs and in and with respect to all of the property owned by said deceased at the time of his death, including the following, to wit: ITEM
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Real Estate All of Lot One (1), in Rebecca Ridge, a subdivision in the City of Lathrop, Clinton County, Missouri.
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Personal Property 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, VIN 1G1BE5SM0G7287485
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Petitioner's attorney is Mark E. Kelly, whose business address is 134 N. Water St., Liberty, MO 64068. You are further notified that a hearing will be held on said application in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri, at the Courthouse, 207 N Main St, Plattsburg, MO 64477, on the 12TH day of JANUARY, 2024, at 9 o'clock a.m., at which time evidence will be presented to the Court and at which time and place you are entitled to be present and to be heard. Should you fail to appear or to present evidence in opposition, judgment may be entered in due course upon said application. Dated: 11.22.2023 /s/ Teresa L. Bingham by J. Schulz Judge Clerk (11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/23)
PUBLIC NOTICES Because The People Must Know
IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 23CN-PR00083 In the Estate of RICKIE RAY BERRY, Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of RICKIE RAY BERRY, Decedent: On NOVEMBER 22, 2023, DORIS ANN BERRY was appointed the personal representative of the estate of RICKIE RAY BERRY, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY, Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The personal representative’s business address is: 401 TICHENOR, P.O. Box 184, Lathrop, MO 64465 The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: TIMOTHY TIPTON 400 St. Louis Ave, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 - (816) 630-3700 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: June 6, 2023 Date of first publication: November 30, 2023 /s/ Teresa L. Bingham Judge Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/23) IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 23CN-PR00042 In the Estate of JEAN MARIE WOLFE, Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JEAN MARIE WOLFE, Decedent: On NOVEMBER 22, 2023, BONNIE OELTJENBRUNS was appointed the personal representative of the estate of JEAN MARIE WOLFE, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY, Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The personal representative’s business address is: 7476 SE Shoshone Dr, Holt, MO 64048 The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: D. SHANE MURPHY, 302 PLATTE CLAY WAY, SUITE 109, KEARNEY, MO 64060 - (816) 903-3456 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: February 7, 2023 Date of first publication: November 30, 2023 /s/ Teresa L. Bingham Judge Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/23)
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LEGALS
THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER
EMPLOYMENT Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Dietary and Level I Medication Aide. Please fill out a job application at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E ---------------------------
The Trenton Park Board is seeking applications for Manager for the Trenton Family Aquatics Center. Preference will be given to candidates who are at least 18 years old. Applications can be picked up at City Hall. The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer. ---------------------------
PUBLIC HEARING Thomas and Alena Bauder of Plattsburg, MO have applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Minor Subdivide of a 14.96 acre parcel into 5.00 acre, and 9.96 acre lots. Rezone of both lots to Ag-B. Property is located on the South side of NW Plotsky Rd., East of NW Country Lane Rd., West of State Hwy Y., Plattsburg, MO. Section 23; Township 55N; Range 32W. The Public Hearing will be held Thursday, January 4, 2024, 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 (12/14, 12/21/23)
PUBLIC HEARING Robert W Zenk and Susan S WoodyZenk of Lathrop, MO have applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Minor Subdivide of a 15.99 acre parcel into 8.16 acre, and 7.83 acre tracts. Rezone of both tracts to Ag-B. Property is located on the North side of E Hwy 116, East of NE Vanburen Rd., West of NE Breckenridge Rd., Lathrop, MO. Section 23; Township 55N; Range 31W. The Public Hearing will be held Thursday, January 4, 2024, 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 (12/14, 12/21/23)
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We have audited the accompanying modified cash basis financial statements of the governmental activities, the discretely presented component unit, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of Clinton County R-III School District as of and for the year ended June 30, 2023, which collectively comprise the District’s basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents, and the related notes to the financial statements. These financial statements are the responsibility of the District's administration. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit. The accompanying financial statement was prepared on the modified cash basis, which is a comprehensive basis of accounting other than accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the financial statement referred to above presents fairly, in all material respects, the revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances of the governmental funds of Clinton County R-III School District for the year ended June 30, 2023, on the basis of accounting described above. This report and the accompanying financial statement are in summary form. Our complete report and the District's financial statements are available for public viewing at the office of the District's superintendent.
NO HUNTING DIRECTORY
All hunting, fishing, swimming, and trespassing on land owned or controlled by the undersigned is hereby forbidden, except with the permission of the owner. (Names added to this list for $25 per year. ADVANCE payment only.)
PLATTSBURG
Sylvia Conner Sandra Wiedmaier All lands leased by Brandon Stevens Sloan Farms Hales Farms Redburns’ Lucky Star Ranch King Farm
TURNEY GOWER
Emmett O. Auxier Farm
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LATHROP
David Adam 3-24 Kenneth Turner 5-24 Additional Areas Available: TRIMBLE
CALL (816) 539-2111 To be added to the No Hunting Directory
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TIGERS of CHARACTER
Congratulations to the following students at Ellis Elementary for being named Tigers of Character for the month of November. The habit of the month was “Put First Things First.” An extra congratulations goes to Angelic Faulkner (right), who was named Student of the Month. Front Row (left to right): Delilah Tudorowski, Stacia Gallen, Wyatt Burns, Kinsley Bruto, Monroe Sowers. Second Row: Mallory Utt, Peyton Sawyer, Nolan Walden, Ophelia Marceau, Lilly Murdock, Bowen Wade, Marissa Bucy, Kirk Real Estate.qxp_CCL - The Paper ads 12/1/23 9:26 AM Page 2 Reeves. Back Row: Avery Reed, Mallorie Marshall, Angelic Faulkner, Morgan O’Connor, Chesnie Biggerstaff.
Going Once...Going Twice...SOLD
Boys Basketball, Continued from Page A7 poured in 44 points in the contest. Coach T praised Donte Bingham and Tryston Miller, who each scored 14 points to go along with Howard’s big night. Rylan Langton added 11 points. Plattsburg was on the verge of closing out the championship in regulation, but their slim 63-60 lead was sunk by East Buchanan’s Blake Pryor, who drained a three-pointer at the buzzer to force extra time. It would take two extra periods before the Tigers finally distanced themselves from East Buchanan. “I was really happy how our kids battled,” said East Buchanan head coach Michael Carpenter. “We had some kids that hadn’t been in those big spots step up and do a great job down the stretch. Losses are never good but I think we can take some good out of this,
learn, and be better as we go forward into conference play.” For East Buchanan, Isaiah Watkins led the team with 17 points, six assists and six steals. Ben Rhoad scored 15 points with 12 rebounds and Gage Busby scored 14 points with nine rebounds. Dylan Davidson scored nine points and Aidan Smith scored eight points. Plattsburg punched their ticket to the title game with a 63-44 win against North Platte in the semifinals on Thursday, December 7. Howard put up 37 points with nine rebounds, seven assists and six steals. Rylan Langton scored eight points, Gavin Carter scored eight points and Jon Fish added six points. That same night, East Buchanan won their KCI semifinal with a 63-35 win
against West Platte. Clark Scott led the team with 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Gage Busby scored 10 points with eight rebounds. Ben Rhoad scored 10 points and Watkins added nine points. After a loss in the opening round, the Lathrop boys bounced back with a big win over rival Lawson in the consolation semifinals, 39-36. Brody Spear put up 12 points with six rebounds, while Kyle Morgan scored 12 points. Brayden Pritchett added seven points with 11 rebounds and Max Gagnon scored six points. The Mules went on to fall in the consolation semifinals against Mid-Buchanan, 62-41. Morgan led the team with 15 points while Pritchett put up nine points and nine rebounds. Spear scored six points and Lucas Quinn had seven rebounds.
round, the East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs ran into the top two seeds in the tournament, falling to Lathrop 42-20 in the semifinals and North Platte 45-34 in the third-place game to finish fourth. Against Lathrop, Hilarry Elifrits led East Buchanan with 14 points and nine rebounds. Kourtney Keling raked in six rebounds while Holly Caylor
had eight steals. Against North Platte, Elifrits had 13 points with four steals, three blocks and five assists. Piper Jacobs scored seven points. After a tough loss in the opening round against North Platte, the Plattsburg Lady Tigers bounced back with a big victory over West Platte, 34-33, in the consolation semifinals of the KCI tournament. Le-
tecia Howard led the team with 12 points, four rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals for a triple-double stat line. Izzy Parra scored 10 points and Julia James added six points. The Lady Tigers were unable to upset Lawson in the consolation semifinals, however, falling 52-30. Howard had six steals and five rebounds while Parra had six points.
Girls Basketball, Continued from Page A7
Double Lot in Lake Concord
Wrestlers compete at tournaments by brett adkison leader editor
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THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER
The Plattsburg boys wrestling team traveled into well-known territory on Saturday for the Lawson Tournament, where Logan Reynolds earned a first-place showing at 165 lbs. Dakota Rankin was second at 285 lbs. and Gavin Utz was second at 126 lbs. Caden McLallen (150 lbs.)
and Hunter Mumm (138 lbs.) were third in their respective divisions. The previous day, the Plattsburg girls wrestling team was at the Excelsior Springs Tournament, where the Lady Tigers brought home a trio of first-place finishes. Kenlee Fish was first at 190 lbs., Madison Huke was first at 155 lbs. and Allyson Dunivan was first at
135 lbs. Tesha Traub was fourth at 145 lbs. and Lillian Watchinski was third at 105 lbs. Both the Lathrop boys and girls wrestling teams competed at the Riverside (Iowa) Invitational, with the girls taking fifth place on December 8. Aubrey Schrunk took first place at 100 lbs., while Jordan Diercks was second at 120 lbs. and McK-
ayla Knight was second at 135 lbs. Kala Piatt took third at 110 lbs. The Lathrop boys were at Riverside on December 9 and finished 10th in a stacked tournament. Keaton Coots was third at 144 lbs., Garrett Beane was fourth at 120 lbs. and Gage DeShon was fourth at 138 lbs.
MDC offers various outdoor lessons
• The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free class in identifying trees during winter from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Parma Woods Shooting Range and Training Center at Parkville. When deciduous trees drop their leaves in the fall, other keys in identifying tree species gain importance. This class is open to all ages. MDC staff will teach how to use factors such as bark patterns, crown shapes, and limb and twig characteristics to identify trees. Participants can use the knowledge to identify trees in their neighborhood or to add to enjoyment during winter hikes in woodlands
and forests. Registration is required.
• The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free Raccoon Trapping Basics class from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 23, at the Parma Woods Shooting Range and Training Center. Raccoons are the most popular furbearer trapped in Missouri. They are abundant and easy to catch. MDC staff will teach the basics about trapping raccoons. Participants will learn about traps, how to set them, and how to handle fur from harvested raccoons. They can be trapped for fur pelts and their meat can be
cooked. This class is open to participants ages 8 and older. Registration is required. To register, visit http://short. mdc.mo.gov/ZK4.
• Kansas City, Mo. – Owls are fascinating birds of prey. One way to learn what they prey upon for food is to dissect owl pellets. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free virtual class on dissecting owl pellets from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16. The workshop is hosted by MDC’s Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs. Participants can pick up owl pellets at Burr Oak
Woods through Friday, Dec. 15. They can then dissect those pellets at home during the virtual class. Owl pellets are interesting because they reveal what prey the raptor has been consuming. Owls often swallow their prey whole. They commonly consume mice, voles, small birds, and other prey. Soft tissues pass through their digestive system. But indigestible bits like bones, teeth, fur, and feathers are formed into an oval mass that the owl later regurgitates as a pellet. Registration is required. To register, visit http://short. mdc.mo.gov/ZzY.