The Leader • 5-16-24

Track athletes move on to state, Jessen finishes second in golf, Lathrop baseball will play for a

LEADER CLINTON COUNTY

SCHOOLS

Anderson the next principal at East Buchanan Middle

East Buchanan Middle School will be going through plenty of changes in the near future. And now the building will have a new administrator at the helm.

The East Buchanan School District has hired

Chris Anderson to be the EBMS principal for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Anderson is currently the principal at Penney High School in Hamilton and previously spent five years teaching at East Buchanan.

“I began my teaching career in the East Buchanan

PLATTSBURG

City codes at center of May council meeting

The Plattsburg City Council will hold off on considering the removal of one of the city’s planning and zoning board members.

The council was slated to have a public hearing during its meeting Monday, May 13, to consider removing Mike Gassman from its planning and zoning commission. The removal was proposed by Mayor David Jett after Gassman’s actions during a contentious planning meeting in April.

During that meeting, Gassman told a member of the public to “shut up,” got in a heated exchange with the mayor (also a member of the planning board) and had to be escorted from the meeting. In addition to Mayor Jett, council members Scott Gordee, Sue Malone and Richard Stanley were present at the meeting.

During the city council meeting this past Monday, Plattsburg resident Jo Hawn spoke to the council about event parking near the high school football field. She lives near the south end of the field and reported that both Oak Street and Missouri Avenue are packed with parked cars during events, such as the recent district track meet at PHS. That’s despite the

Fight for Survival

School District,” Anderson said. “I was interested in the position when I saw the opening posted because I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the district and always saw myself returning at some point in my career. The EB community is just a really good group of people.

From my time as a teacher in-district, I know how much they value their schools, appreciate their teachers, and want what’s best for their children.”

Anderson will replace the outgoing Dr. Rebecca Schilling, who served as the principal at EBMS for

two years. According to the district, she will be taking a building administrator position with the St. Joseph School District.

An Osborn graduate, Anderson spent six years in the Air Force, serving tours in Afghanistan and Iraq before leaving the service as a staff sergeant. He graduated from Missouri Western with a

County

A familiar face will be the athletic director at Lathrop High School next year.

Joe Dutcher, who has taught and coached at Lathrop the past nine years, has been named the next athletic director at LHS. Andy McNeely—the Lathrop Middle School principal and current

district AD—will continue to be the athletic director for the middle school.

Dutcher has served as both the softball and baseball coach the past nine years while teaching various courses, including government, history, politics and finance.

“I will still be teaching

Local high school baseball teams are competing in their respective district tournaments this week in hopes of keeping their 2024 seasons alive. That includes East Buchanan, which defeated South Harrison last Friday in Lathrop to advance to the tournament semifinals. Games at Lathrop were rained out Monday and pushed to Tuesday. See page B1 for more. (Right) East Buchanan senior pitcher Blake Pryor makes the tag at home plate Friday. brett adkison | the leader ||Continued on A8

The county seat welcomes Gina’s

Cameron High School bid farewell to the Class of 2024 on Friday, May 10, with a graduation ceremony at sunset at David Goodwin Field. For more from Friday’s graduation, turn to

Leader. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

Lathrop R-II Board Approves 2024-2025 Budget

The Lathrop R-II School District is well ahead of pace on its budget for the upcoming school year.

The Lathrop Board of Education approved its budget for the 2024-2025 school year on Wednesday, May 8, at the Lathrop R-II Administration Building. The budget for next year projects expenditures of $13.72 million against revenues of $13.77 million, with an expected ending reserve around 38

percent.

Usually, the district will approve the budget sometime in June, along with an amendment in August to go along with the finalized tax rate for the year. Superintendent Dr. Adam Willard said they anticipate an amendment in late June along with the final approval in August.

“The budget won’t change much between now and June 30,” Dr. Willard said. “With the successful passage of the levy transfer and the approval of our fi-

nal salary schedule in April, we were able to finalize the most significant piece of the budget. We might as well get it approved and out there so our board, staff and constituents have a chance to analyze it and ask questions. If it’s 98-percent complete, why not share it with our stakeholders as soon as we can?”

As of now, the district anticipates finishing this school year (2023-2024) with a reserve balance around 30 percent.

The board also approved an architect request for qualifications (RFQ) for a facility needs assessment. By doing an RFQ, the board won’t be required to make a final hire should they feel it’s too expensive. Dr. Willard told The Leader that the assessment will allow leaders to prioritize any needs and craft a capital spending plan. He added that they have a few small projects planned for the summer but nothing major.

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numerous No Parking signs on Oak Street (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) in both directions.

She said that the parking jams happen during events throughout the year and they make it nearly impossible for emergency responders to use the roads during that time.

Alderman Richard Stanley said that the issue is slated to go before the streets and alleys committee.

Darrell Wolf spoke to the council and again voiced his concern about what he said is the improper keeping of horses within the city limits on S. Birch Avenue on the south side of town. He went on to add other code violations that he has noticed throughout town.

“The codes that we have, do they mean anything?” he said, adding that though the city has a code enforcer, it’s ultimately the responsibility of the council.

Alderman Stanley said that the code enforcement process is broken and the council is aware of it. Mayor Jett said that the process has

failed and they’ll be working to create a procedure that will keep accountability throughout.

Resident Jim Banks added that, despite complaints, the city nor the police department is willing to deal with the issue of loud and loose dogs in town.

Frank Lewis also spoke to the council on Monday.

During the April planning and zoning board hearing, Lewis proposed the rezoning of land in the Lake Concord community so that he can build housing there. It was a contentious meeting with upwards of 60 residents in attendance.

“That meeting was totally out of control,” he said. One woman from the crowd was allowed get in his face while he was presenting. Lewis added that Gassman was made out to be the bad guy when he was just trying to take control of the meeting. “That lady had no business coming up here from the audience.”

Lewis added that he’ll bring a list of code viola-

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Kansas State University.

After his five years teaching at East Buchanan, Anderson served as the assistant high school principal in Cameron, and has spent the past two years at the principal at fellow KCI Conference member Penney High School.

He said he feels the principal sets the tone for the entire building, and he believes in setting a high standards for himself and those around him.

“One of the main goals at the middle school is to prepare students for high school,” he said. “I know what the students need to be able to do in order to be suc-

cessful at that level, because I worked in high school administration for the last six years. I hope to bring an overall feeling to the building that the staff will expect the best from our students, but that we’re there to assist them whenever they need help. I’m excited to get back to East Buchanan. Go Dawgs!”

East Buchanan Superintendent Dr. John Newell said the district was pleased to attract a large candidate pool, especially considering how late in the hiring season the vacancy occurred. He said they used a two-step interview process; eight candidates were interviewed in

tions to city hall once again that he previous submitted but many weren’t addressed.

The council went on to approve a license for Gina Shatto (Gina’s Italian Pasta & Catering) to sell beer and liquor by the drink and wine by the bottle. The new eatery opened just recently at 104 W. Locust in downtown Plattsburg.

The council also approved amendments to the city zoning codes pertaining to mobile homes and mobile home parks, though Alderman Stanley voiced concern that—under the city’s current enforcement operations—they wouldn’t be able to enforce any of the regulations. Interim City Administrator Steve Garrett said that the regulations will allow for the inspection of mobile homes before they are sat, which will help the city ensure they are habitable and meet standards.

The council approved the amendment 4-2, with Stanley and Alderman Sue Malone voting against the measure. Malone cited the

the first round and the top two candidates moved to the final interview. Members of the interviewing committee included building and district administrators, along with staff from East Buchanan Middle School.

“In the end, it came down to connection,” said Dr. Newell. “The interviewers felt a strong connection with Mr. Anderson and felt confident about him leading the building. Mr. Anderson has been at EB before as an elementary teacher, so some already knew and/or had worked with him. We are excited to have Mr. Anderson return to EB in the principal role.”

The board also ap-

vagueness of the proposal.

The council went on to consider an ordinance that would allow for keeping chickens on properties that are half an acre or more and zoned residential, provided they obtain a special use permit. Currently, residents can only keep chickens on properties of five acres or more, zoned agricultural, with a special use permit. The proposed ordinance would al-

proved the three-stage Career Ladder plan, projecting a state contribution of $110,000. The district’s contribution is projected to be approximately $72,000. The district has received one resignation letter from third grade teacher Miranda Giger, who wrote her last day will be no later than June 28 with an offer to teach summer school. She wrote that she was grateful for all of her opportunities at Lathrop R-II, and that she has met and worked with many

low for up to 10 chickens with no roosters. Concerns with smells or other issues would be handled by the nuisance codes.

Alderman Malone said she thought the ordinance originally included a setback from property lines for any chicken coops, which wasn’t included Monday. The issue was tabled so the setback can be added.

The council went on to

amazing people during her 16 years at Lathrop.

The board approved a contract with Compass Health to provide speech and language pathology services for next school year. The district had two openings for speech pathologists but received no applications. The district projects Compass to be cheaper at $133,056 (against $142,000 in total costs for the two positions).

The board also approved its math curriculum for next year.

approve a video service provider fee for companies that use the city’s right of way. Alderman Larry Schussler proposed changing the duties of the streets and alleys committee, reverting those duties to their previous description before being changed in 2017. The proposal was sent to the street and alleys committee for consideration.

Wine Stroll this Weekend

Thanks to the hard work of the Plattsburg Fall Festival and their army of Orange Shirt volunteers, one of Plattsburg’s big spring events is only getting better. The festival’s Main Street Stroll is slated for Saturday, May 18, in downtown Plattsburg. The stroll will feature more than 70 artisan vendors, food trucks, music all day, and much

much more. The main event will be a “tasting journey” including drinks and spirits from some of Missouri’s finest wineries, brewing companies and distilleries. Adding to the big event this year, the Plattsburg Artists Coalition has moved its annual Art Show (previously held in November) to this weekend. The event will be at Tinnen Town Hall on Friday, May 17, from 6 p.m. to

9 p.m., and Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Main Street Stroll lasts from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and there is a cost for wristbands, which include complementary gifts and unlimited samples from alcohol vendors. The event is open to all ages but attendees must be of age to sample or purchase alcohol. For more info, visit the Fall Festival on Facebook.

Clinton County Sheriff’s Department Calls for Service

Friday, May 3

12:13 a.m.: Medical call on Cannonball in Holt.

7:56 a.m.: Medical call on

SE 169 Highway in Gower.

12:29 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Plattsburg.

1:28 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

1:47 p.m.: Animal call on N. School Drive in Lathrop.

2:56 p.m.: Fire alarm on Lakeview Drive in Plattsburg.

3:26 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

5:41 p.m.: Commercial alarm on 169 Highway in Trimble.

5:45 p.m.: Domestic in progress on I-35 in Clinton County.

6:03 p.m.: Domestic in progress on SE Kiowa in Lathrop.

6:29 p.m.: Medical call on East Street in Lathrop.

9:09 p.m.: Alarm on Frederick in Gower.

10:57 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

Saturday, May 4

12:14 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

1:48 a.m.: Animal call on

Dewey in Plattsburg. 9:21 a.m.: Medical call on NE Timberlake Lane in Lathrop.

10:29 a.m.: Medical call on SE Cheyenne Drive in Holt.

11:48 a.m.: Medical call on C Highway in Holt.

4:46 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

5:32 p.m.: Panic alarm on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

6:47 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Harrington Lane in Gower.

7:42 p.m.: Medical call on Lakeview Drive in Gower.

7:47 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Harrington Lane in Gower.

11:48 p.m.: Medical call on Old Cannonball in Holt.

Sunday, May 5

11:56 a.m.: Animal call on Meadow Drive in Lathrop.

12 p.m.: Medical call on Park Street in Lathrop.

12:24 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on SW Countyline Road in Edgerton.

11:04 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

Monday, May 6

5:34 a.m.: Medical call on

Perrin Street in Edgerton.

10:18 a.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on N. Cedar in Plattsburg.

10:33 a.m.: Medical call on Cannonball in Holt.

10:41 a.m.: Identity theft on East Street in Lathrop.

10:51 a.m.: Medical call on N. Cedar Street in Plattsburg.

11:36 a.m.: Harassment not in progress on SE 235th Street in Lathrop.

12:01 p.m.: Medical call on Franklin in Holt.

12:48 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

1:24 p.m.: Suspicious activity in progress in Clinton County.

3:26 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on NE Packard Lane in Cameron.

4:04 p.m.: Medical call on Cherokee in Holt.

5:38 p.m.: Assault in progress on Railroad Street in Plattsburg.

5:43 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on NW Maple in Stewartsville.

5:47 p.m.: Medical call on Railroad Street in Plattsburg.

9:32 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

10:45 p.m.: Medical call on

Drainage Work in Cameron

Lewis Street in Edgerton.

Tuesday, May 7

2:23 a.m.: Medical call on County Line Road in Stewartsville.

4:18 a.m.: Suspicious person in progress on NW 308th Street in Plattsburg.

7:33 a.m.: Medical call on NE Korneman in Cameron.

9:37 a.m.: Medical call on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

9:46 a.m.: Medical call on Red Bird Lane in Plattsburg.

11:09 a.m.: Medical call on NW 297th Street in Gower.

12:38 p.m.: Disturbance (not in progress) on Park Street in Lathrop.

2:26 p.m.: Animal call on 280th Street in Plattsburg.

3:04 p.m.: Animal call on SE 214th Street in Lawson.

6:19 p.m.: Medical call on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

7:56 p.m.: Fraud on Center Street in Lathrop.

9:01 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

10:27 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on CC Highway in Clinton County.

Wednesday, May 8

4:00 a.m.: Medical call on S. Fourth Street in Gower.

6:09 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

7:47 a.m.: Medical call on W. Frost Street in Plattsburg.

11:18 a.m.: Medical call on E. Fourth Street in Holt.

2:49 p.m.: Animal call on A Highway in Turney.

3:56 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

4:08 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

6:21 p.m.: Medical call on SW Reed Lane in Trimble.

6:53 p.m.: Medical call on Truman Road in Plattsburg.

7:30 p.m.: Medical call on Center Street in Lathrop.

7:32 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

8:23 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

9:09 p.m.: Structure fire on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

9:47 p.m.: Medical call on Oak Street in Lathrop.

9:52 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

Senior students at Cameron High School walked across the graduation stage last Friday, and other graduates in the county will soon follow suit. Sunday, May 19, is shaping up to a busy day on the south side of Clinton County. Lathrop, East Buchanan and Plattsburg will all three be hosting their graduation ceremonies that day, and at the same time—2 p.m.

For more on area graduations, including photo coverage, be sure to check out The Leader in the coming weeks.

Thursday, May 9

3:33 a.m.: Medical call on SE Hamby Road in Plattsburg.

7:20 a.m.: Vehicle crash on C Highway in Kearney.

8:54 a.m.: Animal call on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

10:26 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

11:32 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on Santa Fe Lane in Gower.

11:34 a.m.: Fire on Main Street in Plattsburg.

12:34 p.m.: Medical call on Wesleyan Ter. in Cameron.

12:49 p.m.: Medical call on SE Old Barn Lane in Holt.

12:55 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Lathrop.

1:38 p.m.: Fraud on Main Street in Plattsburg.

1:43 p.m.: Medical call on NW Bacon Road in Cameron.

2:44 p.m.: Medical call on Russell Street in Lathrop.

There is a free Dinner on Broadway on Tuesday, May 28 at 5:30 p.m., located in the Susan L. Hageman Memorial Kitchen at 301 W. Broadway St. All are welcome to attend for a great meal to go along with great fellowship. In June, they will return to hosting dinners on the fourth Monday of the month.

OPINIONS

Double Down and Button Up

by brett adkison leader editor

As the Plattsburg City Council considered changes to municipal regulations on mobile homes Monday night, a resident stepped up to the microphone and peppered the council with questions on the issue. It was one of several instances of attendees interjecting freely.

This might not seem like an unordinary sight, but it lands far outside the normal decorum for such meetings.

While residents should have easy access to their city leaders and be able to voice their concerns, they need to do so through the proper avenue. That avenue is public participation—a segment of each meeting set aside specifically for citizens to speak their piece.

The Plattsburg City Council has long allowed residents to interject at all times during the meeting, which has stalled proceedings and added to the overall contentiousness in the air (the last thing the City of Plattsburg needs more of). It makes for a sloppy meeting, and it’s that kind of environment that allows for such debacles like we saw during the recent planning and zoning meeting.

With an interim city administrator and a new mayor learning the ropes, Plattsburg’s council should be striving for stability in its meetings.

That being said, there has always been a hole in public participation. It exists at the beginning of the meeting. So, if residents have questions or concerns that arise during the meeting itself, they need to wait an entire month to speak again.

The solution could be to add a second public participation to the agenda at the end of the meeting. The council could then conduct its business uninterrupted while allowing residents the chance to sound off on the evening’s proceedings.

Also, it’s becoming more evident that the city’s use of sub-committees (while at times helpful) is a bureaucratic stumbling block. These committees are issuespecific (such as personnel, or streets and alleys) and are comprised of council members. Often, a committee will take on an issue and send its recommendation up to the full council for consideration. The full council will point out issues and send it back to the committee for further perfecting. Then it’s sent back to the full council.

It’s a time drain and some residents feel it leaves them out of the loop.

(Dear Lord, I can’t believe I’m writing this next part).

If allowed by charter or state statute or other governance, it’s likely time the city considers dropping its committees and moving to twice-monthly meetings of the full city council. This city has far more on its plate than most towns its size, and a second meeting would help expedite its business.

However, there’s part of me that hopes state statute won’t allow for it. Every circus loses its luster when it doubles its showings, and reporting twice monthly on this city might move me from the editorial page to the funny pages.

Mother’s Day is a Tribute to Our Most Loved

You know you’re growin’ older when... You maintain that companies are now putting the lids on jars tighter.

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Here’s hoping that your Mother’s Day celebration was representative of the most vital part of our families—our mothers. I have a different perspective since my mother, Franc E. (Shewey) Tinnen passed away in May of 1993.

My story with her begins on January 10, 1951, and the memories of how she molded three full-of-life youngsters to young men continues to this day.

My tribute...

There is little quarrel in my world that our mothers hold a special place of honor, and rightfully so. An exemplary example is my mother, Franc E. (Shewey) Tinnen. A true beauty, raised in a small 1860s farm home without indoor plumbing (yes, the outhouse was used as she grew up), with no air conditioning on a small acreage farm on O Highway.

Oh well, you get the picture.

Her father, Elton “Buck” Shewey, had planned on a boy with a first name of Frank. He and his wife, Irene, changed the name to Franc Elizabeth, thus making her name Franc E. A

unique way (or some might say stubborn way) of naming their daughter.

She and my father, Skip, married early; she was only 18 and he was 19 on December 5, 1948.

My brothers, Dave and Greg, and I were blessed to have been raised by her. Her love was without bounds, with her discipline quick and needed often to corral us boisterous, full-of-life youngsters. There were times when we deserved our butts whipped. And when we deserved the punishment, she used one of our dad’s belts. In her household, whipping was an accepted way to handle punishment for bad behavior.

No, there were no bruises left on our backsides. What was left was the mark of being disobedient or disrespectful. And trust me, we deserved the punishment.

As quick as the discipline arrived, a welcome hug and a kiss followed. Her positive response helped turn a bad situation into a tolerable correction. We knew the good times would quickly return.

When someone asked for her opinion, she was frank and to the point. She often times penned a column entitled ‘Being Franc.” She framed the situation in black-and-white terms.

She attended nearly every important event as we grew up. It

didn’t make any difference how busy she was; she made the effort to be there for us, rain or shine, with plenty of bone-chilling days at track meets and football games.

Mother’s Day celebrations were special. For at least a few hours, she got the well-deserved glory. Her passing on May 8, 1993, from a brain aneurysm was a devastating loss to us, Tinnens, and so many other friends and family. They, too, enjoyed her spirit and could count on her love and straightforward attitude.

Another Mother’s Day passed on Sunday, but if you were blessed like myself and my brothers, every day should have been Mother’s Day.

Therefore, for those who have the good fortune of having their mom’s still alive, hopefully you presented her with a big hug and a kiss. I guarantee it made their Mother’s Day a very special day.

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Trivia question: In what decade was the Internet created?

A. 1960s. B. 1970s. C. 1980s. D. 1990s (answer is nearby).

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Some smiles from Honolulu, Hawaii, courtesy of Jim Nicholson...

• Cop: You were going fast. Me: I was just trying to keep

FROM JEFFERSON CITY

up with traffic.

Cop: There isn’t any. Me: I know! That’s how far behind I am.

• Just failed my driving test. The examiner asked me, “What sign would you expect to see down a narrow country road?” Apparently “Fresh Eggs for Sale” wasn’t the answer. (Trivia answer: A. The Internet started in the 1960s as a way for government researchers to share information. January 1, 1983, is considered the official birthday of the Internet. Prior to this, the various computer networks did not have a standard way to communicate with each other. A new communications protocol was established called Transfer Control Protocol/Internetwork Protocol).

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Food for thought: “The good Lord gave us two ends: one to sit on and the other to think with. Success depends on which one we use the most.” -Ann Landers was a pen name created by Chicago Sun-Times advice columnist Ruth Crowley in 1943 and taken over by Esther Pauline “Eppie” Lederer (July 4, 1918 – June 22, 2002) in 1955. For 56 years, the Ask Ann Landers syndicated advice column was a regular feature in many newspapers across North America.

General Assembly Wraps Ups Its $51B budget

by state rep josh hurlbert missouri eighth state district

The Missouri General Assembly met this past week’s constitutional mandate to finish the budget by 6pm Friday by finalizing and approving a $51.7 billion budget, cutting $1.3 billion from the Senate’s version of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.

The budget also reflects a $1.2 billion reduction in spending from the FY2024 budget, the first time we have cut the budget in my four years in the House, which saves $1.5 billion of our surplus for emergencies. Leaving an above average amount in the state rainy day fund was important to the House given the uncertainty in future revenues. It will also give the State the flexibility needed for the extra funding for public schools required by the recent passage of SB 727.

The successful passage of this balanced budget not only meets our financial goals but also secures substantial savings and critical funding for key priorities, particularly placing emphasis on strengthening the state’s

infrastructure and Missouri’s aging roadways. The FY2025 state operating budget achieves a crucial balance between ensuring that our financial resources are allocated efficiently and responsibly while streamlining government operations and safeguarding essential services. Some of the key highlights of the FY2025 Budget are:

· $727.5 million investment for rebuilding I-44 (including six lanes at Springfield, Joplin, and Rolla)

· $100 million for rural and low volume roads

· $53 million for improving the intersection of I-29 and I-35 in Clay County

· $1 million improving the exits at I-35 and BB in Cameron

· Over $30 for improving Rosecrans Memorial Airport for the 139th Airlift Wing in St. Joseph

· $8 million for the National Guard and Operation Lone Star to defend the southern border

· Bans taxpayer funds to cities like Kansas City if they adopt a sanctuary city policy for illegal

immigrants

· $1.5 billion toward expanding broadband access

· Over $25 million in 16 port infrastructure projects

· An additional $134 million (total of $4.16 billion) to fully fund the K-12 education foundation formula and school transportation

· Raising starting teacher pay to $40,000 per year

· $80 million for career and technical education programs

· 3% increase for community colleges and universities

· $32 million for Sheltered Workshop Programs

· 3.2% pay raise for state employees

This accomplishment comes after rigorous negotiations between the House and the Senate, where the steadfast approach of the House Budget chair and House leadership resulted in a budget that aligns with the state’s priorities and values. The final savings figure, achieved through collaboration and determination, underscores the effectiveness of

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“Our primary goal in crafting the Missouri state operating budget is to safeguard taxpayers and ensure essential services are well-supported. This balanced budget reflects our dedication to responsible spending and critical infrastructure investments, setting a positive course for our state’s future,” State Rep. and House Budget Chair Cody Smith, R-Carthage, said. “By avoiding wasteful expenditures and focusing on infrastructure, we’re not just meeting immediate needs but also laying the groundwork for sustained growth and prosperity.”

It is an honor and a privilege to serve Northwest Missouri in the Missouri House of Representatives. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 573-751-0246 or at Josh.Hurlbert@house.mo.gov if there is anything I can do for you, or stop by my office in Room 406-B if you are ever in the Capitol.

Larry Dray

Larry Dray, 77 of Plattsburg, Mo., passed away Wednesday morning, May 8, 2024, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Mo.

Larry was born on May 28, 1946, the son of Robert and Martha (Fouts) Dray in Smithville, Mo. He grew up in the Lathrop and Plattsburg areas. Larry attended school and was a graduate of Plattsburg High School. He worked for his brother, Bobby Dray, at his construction company. Larry truly enjoyed going hunting, fishing, and spending time outside in his free time. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents and son, John Dray; siblings,

Eddie Dray and Shirley Buck. He is survived by his son, Lawrence Dray (Melinda) of Smithville, Mo.; grandchildren, Sierra Reed (Logan), Shelby Croney (Luke), and Micheal Dray; great-grandchild, Milly May Croney; and brothers, Floyd Dray (Cindy) of Lathrop, Mo., Bobby Dray (Donna) of Lathrop, Mo., and Lloyd Dray (Sherrie) of Holt, Mo. Several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members also survive.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life for Larry at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Lathrop, (816) 740-4658. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com

Sign gone at Shady Grove

Clyde May regretfully reported this week that someone had stolen the sign at Shady Grove Cemetery.

Plattsburg Senior Center Menu

Thursday, May 16

Chef’s salad with meats, vegetables, cheese and egg; pears, crackers.

Friday, May 17

Sloppy Joe on a bun, potato wedges, broccoli, mixed fruits.

Monday, May 20

Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pears, wheat bread.

Tuesday, May 21

Sausage veggie bake au gratin, corn, spinach, mandarin oranges, wheat bread.

Wednesday, May 22

Baked potato bar with meats and cheese, broccoli, pineapple, wheat bread.

Thursday, May 23

Salmon loaf, creamed peas, lima beans, mixed fruit, wheat bread.

Friday, May 24

Chili mac, potato wedges, carrots, applesauce, crackers.

Monday, May 27

CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY

Tuesday, May 28

Hamburger on a bun, potato wedges, coleslaw, applesauce, relishes.

Wednesday, May 29

Shepherd’s pie with veg-

etables in the pie, peas, lettuce salad, peaches, wheat bread.

Thursday, May 30

Ham salad on lettuce, copper penny salad, pickled beets, lime gelatin with cottage cheese and pineapple, wheat bread.

Friday, May 31

Shake and bake chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, assorted fruits, wheat bread.

In the shoes of those who witnessed

The sign denoting the cemetery had stood for two years without problems. Anyone who may have information on the sign’s disappearance is urged to contact the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department at (816) 539-2156.

“Don’t be cowards,” May said of those who took the sign. “Don’t be disturbing people’s property. There are people resting there.”

FBC Graduation

(Jesus) said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. And when He had said these things, as they were looking on, He was lifted up, and a cloud took Him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as He went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the

- The Paper ads 5/2/24 9:40 AM Page 53

The First Baptist Church of Plattsburg Preschool will present their graduation and spring programs on Friday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m. The preschoolers will be singing songs from

their special days from the school year. The program will end with a video of the preschool year. Cookies and punch will be served following the program.

Gower/East Buchanan Alumni Banquet

The Gower/East Buchanan Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, May 25. 2024, at East Buchanan High School in Gower. Registration is at 6 p.m. and din-

ner is at 7 p.m. For reservations, call Joyce Hunt (816) 253-9762 or Jan Pottier (816) 294-7894 by Saturday, May 18. Spouses and significant others are welcome.

same way as you saw Him go into heaven.”...When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of the. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 1:7-11; 2:1-4

Imagine what it would have been like to witness Jesus’ ascension into heaven firsthand 40 days after Jesus rose from the dead. Gathered together, marveling at the resurrected Lord as He

gave His final words of instruction and blessing. What a sight! Also imagine the confusion that came with seeing Jesus disappear. Did Jesus abandon His people? We can empathize with this feeling. So often it feels like God is far away or that He has left us. During these times, it is tempting to fall into despair. Yet, Jesus Himself told His disciples that His ascension would be for their benefit. 50 days after the Resurrection of Our Lord, at Pentecost, Jesus would send them the Holy Spirit. Through the Spirit, Jesus’ presence would be with His people at all times, even though Jesus would be at the

MDC offers webinar on reducing deer damage

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others in-

terested in managing deer on their properties to join them online on May 28 at 6 p.m. for a Zoom webinar on “Reducing Deer Damage to Crops.” Staff will discuss

different methods of habitat management for landowners and land managers to reduce crop damage caused by deer. This live Zoom webinar will begin with a presentation from an NDA deer outreach specialist followed by participant questions answered by MDC and NDA staff.

Save this link and click on it May 28 at 6 p.m. to join the free, live Zoom webinar on Reducing Deer Damage to Crops: short. mdc.mo.gov/4Xi.

Father’s side in heaven. This mystery gives us great comfort. The same One who died and rose to forgive our sins is also now with us at all times through the Holy Spirit. We praise God for this gift as we await our blessed reunion with Jesus in heaven and the new restored creation.

Hallelujah! Christ is risen and ascended! He is risen and ascended indeed!

Hallelujah!

The Peace and Love of Jesus Our Lord and Savior Abide with You, Rev. Mark Goucher Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Cameron Main Street looks at possible ways to market the community

The Cameron Main Street Board met on Tuesday evening at Third Street Fusion with a full agenda from entertainment options for the Fourth of July celebration to a rebranding initiative.

After joining Mindy Hart via Zoom to discuss entertainment options and possible bands that might appear at the celebration, Gina Hibler moved to the subject of forming a downtown state historic district.

Hibler reminded the attendees that being on the national registry and forming a downtown historic district are two different things entirely. Stipulations and regulations to remain on a national registry are much more strict than forming a historic district.

After a discussion it was voted to advance the discussion and begin to pursue that historic downtown district designation.

At that point, Shannon Christianson, a local artist and author, led the group in a discussion about a possible rebranding ef-

fort for Cameron. In addition to recent travel where she had seen other areas that had used branding to enhance tourism, she had also looked into Cameron’s history and culture to further develop an image that might attract visitors and tourists.

Christianson made mention of other area attractions such as Hamilton and Marceline, and how they have successfully used their history and resources to create an identity that promotes tourism. Cameron has a long history of creativity in arts and music and it was the group’s consensus that more attention needs to be placed on a branding effort that reflected that history.

Christianson’s suggestion for a slogan was to slightly modify Cameron’s current phrase, “The Crossroads of America.”

“Based on our creative history, I believe we should position ourselves as ‘The Creative Crossroads of America,’” said Christianson. That idea was embraced by the group and it

was decided to continue to develop a branding campaign along those lines. Obviously, there is much more work to be done on this front with this being the initial step.

City Manager Steve Rasmussen then addressed the group with a request that the Main Street Association adopt a volunteer policy to ease insurance and liability concerns. Recently, the city’s insurance provider has taken issue with unpaid volunteers that perform vital duties for the city. The main concern is liability if a volunteer were injured. Currently, workers comp is how any volunteer injury is handled and that can be quite expensive.

Cameron Main Street agreed to adopt a volunteer policy and waiver to address liability when its members volunteer to work for the city, such as citywide clean-ups and other beautification projects.

After a brief discussion regarding the annual membership drive, a motion to adjourn was made and approved by the board.

Cameron Historical Society Holds Meeting

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

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

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Auction. Located 45 miles SE of Kansas City, MO. On 58 Hwy. East of Modern. 816.597.3331. www.kingsvillelivestock.com fwda

Osborn Livestock

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Summers Crop Services, LLC in Lathrop. Fertilizer & lime applications. Call Curtis Summers for a free quote. 816564-7116, fwda

Tina Livestock Market. 435 W 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682. Call 660-622-4214. www.tinalivestockmarket.com fwda

FOR RENT

Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660-359-5647.

ADAMS PARK APARTMENTS

One and two bedroom apartments for rent. Income based rent. We accept HUD. For further information contact the manager at: 660359-6666, MondayThursday, 9:00am-2:30pm. 1312 E. 9th St. MO Relay #711. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

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TICE: “All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Fed-

eral 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."

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE: Home in Spickard, MO. 3 bed 1 bath. Has older two car garage. No heat or air. Older move in ready home. No title Insurance. Serious inquires only. Please call 660-748-3339

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All 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 property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all advertised property is available on an equal opportunity basis."

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EMPLOYMENT

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

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.

The annual Willis Chapel Cemetery board meeting will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 19 at 907 W. 18th St., Trenton, MO

Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemi-

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The East Buchanan School District will have surplus property available for bid on govdeals.com after the May 20 Board Meeting. New items will be added between May 21 to May 31. To view the items available for sale, go to: https://www.govdeals.com/EBSurplus All auctions will close no earlier than June 4. (5/9, 5/16/24)

The East Buchanan School Board will consider approving a memorandum of understanding indicating their intent to sell the current middle school located at 301 N County Park Road, Easton, MO to the County of Buchanan for a sum not to exceed $250,000. A binding contract will not be entered into at this time, and a notice will be posted prior to the District entering into a binding contract with Buchanan County or any other potential purchaser of the property. (5/9, 5/16/24)

TRUSTEE’S SALE

IN RE: Travis Parish, single man Trustee’s Sale:

For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Travis Parish, single man dated September 23, 2021 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Clinton County, Missouri as Instrument Number 202103761 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Monday, June 3, 2024 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 12:50 PM), at the West Front Door of the Court House, City of Plattsburg, County of Clinton, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Clinton County, State of Missouri, to wit: ALL OF LOT FORTY-THREE (43), IN GREGORY ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GOWER, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. to satisfy said debt and costs.

MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee

Cameron Historical Society members at their meeting at the Historic Depot Museum on Walnut Street in Cameron. From left to right: Harold Lintner, Michelle Wells, Connie Lintner, Janet Leitterman, Betty Reno, Virginia Rhodes, Harold Hackett.

by jamey honeycutt leader publisher

Members of the Cameron Main Street Association discuss entertainment options for the Fourth of July celebration with Mindy Hart via Zoom at Tuesday’s meeting.

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

Case Number: 24CN-PR00025

In the Estate of CECIL ALLEN DYER, Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of CECIL ALLEN DYER, Decedent:

On May 13, 2024 , the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of CECIL ALLEN DYER, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY, Missouri.

The personal representative's business address and phone number is:

Michael Ross Dyer, 7129 SE 202 ST, Holt, MO 64048

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 attorney's name, business address and phone number is:

Daniel Schnurbusch, 231 S. Bemiston Ave Ste. 850 PMB 15794, St Louis, MO 63105 (314)246-0578

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 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: 04-JUN-2020

Date of first publication: 5-16-24 /s/ Deana Morton 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. (5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/24)

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 24CN-PR00007

In the Estate of CHARLES SPEASE, Deceased. Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of CHARLES SPEASE, Decedent:

On April 30, 2024, the last will of Decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of CHARLES SPEASE, 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 and phone number of the personal representative is:

TIMOTHY SPEASE 514 W BROADWAY, PLATTSBURG, MO, 64477

The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is:

JOSEPH GAGNON 119 N MAIN ST., PLATTSBURG, MO, 64477 (816) 336-2260

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

Date of the decedent's death: 15-JUL-2023

Date of first publication: 5/9/24 /s/ Deana Morton 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. (5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/24)

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RUMMAGE SALES

Moving Sale - 8912 NW St. Rt. CC, Hamilton, May 17 & 18, 8am-4pm. Lots of garden tools, dishes, antiques and primitives.

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Large Moving Sale May 24-25 3300 E. 10th St. Trenton. Behind Green Hills

Medical Clinic. Clothing: Girls, women's, boys, mens. Househould, Seasonal and garage items. Cleaned out many years of items. Very large sale.

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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

PAYING $75/ACRE FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider any size and location. 816-288-9060

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

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.

ADAMS PARK APARTMENTS

One and two bedroom apartments for rent. Income based rent. We accept HUD. For further information contact the manager at: 660359-6666, MondayThursday, 9:00am-2:30pm. 1312 E. 9th St. MO Relay #711. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

For rent: Hale, Mo. One 1br apt and one studio apt. NO PETS, first month rent and deposit required, Appliances and utilities furnished. Ideal for someone on a fixed income. Immideate possession, background check required. Please call 660-645-2269

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI

In Re the Marriage of: ) ) Makayla Coble ) Petitioner, ) ) vs. ) Case No.: 23CN-DR00068 ) Division:

Billy Wayne Holder, ) Respondent ) NOTICE UPON SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

The State of Missouri to Respondent: BILLY WAYNE HOLDER

YOU ARE HEREBY notified that an action has commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is to dissolve the marriage of you and the Petitioner, instituted by Petitioner's Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, which includes the minor child Hadley Reese Holder. Included in this action will be a Judgment of Dissolution, dissolving your marriage to the Petitioner. The names of all parties to said suit are stated above in the caption thereof. Petitioner is represented by Anthony J. Moreno, Moreno Law, LLC 601 Walnut St., Suite 200, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that, unless you file an answer or other pleadings or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the 25th day of April, 2024, judgment by default will be rendered against you.

A TRUE COPY from the record.

WITNESS my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 5th day of APRIL, 2024. /s/ DLB Deputy Clerk Clerk of the Clinton County Circuit Court (4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/24)

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 24CN-PR00028

In the Estate of JOHN WAYNE WILLIAMS, Deceased. Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JOHN WAYNE WILLIAMS, Decedent:

On Aprl 18,2024, the last will of Decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual(s) was(were) appointed the personal representative(s) of the estate of JOHN WAYNE WILLIAMS, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY Missouri. The personal representative(s) 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 and phone number of the personal representative is: Jason Daugherity 6004 NW Crystal Pool Dr. Plattewoods, MO 64151

The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: Joseph Gagnon 119 N Main Plattsburg, MO 644 77 (816)3362260

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: 05-DEC-2023

Date of first publication: 4/25/24 /s/ Deana Morton Clerk

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/24)

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE: Home in Spickard, MO. 3 bed 1 bath. Has older two car garage. No heat or air. Older move in ready home. No title Insurance. Serious inquires only. Please call 660-748-3339 FOR SALE

Fresh bulk garden seed. Limited supply. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main in Trenton, 660-359-3660.

EMPLOYMENT

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

PUBLIC HEARING

Deedholder – Murphy Land & Cattle, LLC of Parkville, MO has applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Rezone of 45.52 acres to M2 (Heavy Industrial) with a Special Use Permit for the Slaughter of Animals to operate a meat processing plant. Property is located on the South side of SE 248th St., West of Interstate I-35, East of NE Mule Barn Rd., Lathrop, MO. Section 33; Township 55N; Range 30W. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, June 6, 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 (5/16/24)

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two hours during the morning and then be able to focus on the duties as the high school athletic director,” Dutcher said. “It was a very difficult decision for me but I had to give up coaching softball due to all of the commitments I will need to focus on during the fall season. However, I will still be the head baseball coach during the spring.”

Dutcher helped lead Lathrop softball through its brightest period from 2015 through 2018, winning four-straight district titles, three KCI titles, earning three-straight state semifinal appearances and winning the Class 2 state championship in 2015. Ashley Hutchcraft will be the next LHS softball coach.

Dutcher said his passion for all extracurricular

activities drew him to the position.

“I love to compete and love what athletics and extracurricular activities can help teach,” he said. “Being involved when I was in school really helped save me from heading down the wrong path. In the athletic director position, I can do my part in helping shape the experiences our students will have across the board.”

LHS Principal Robert Bowers said you won’t find a more caring human being than Dutcher.

“His positive rapport with his students does not go unnoticed,” Bowers said. “He is going to make a great AD simply because he cares about people and wants them to be successful. I am excited to watch him learn this position be-

cause not only will he continue helping students, but now he gets to help more students by helping our coaches.”

Dutcher graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1992 and played two years of football at Mid-America Nazarene before transferring to KCKCC, where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Secondary Education in 1996. He went on to work in sales for several companies, and the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, before going back to school at Park University. He earned a Bachelor’s in History and Secondary Education in 2006. More recently, he earned his Master’s in Educational Leadership in 2018 from Northwest Missouri State University.

Grand Opening at Gina’s Italian Pastas in Plattsburg

Congratulations to Gina Shatto and company on the grand opening of Gina’s Italian Pastas in Plattsburg on Saturday, May 4. They’re offering authentic Italian food to go plus catering services from their location at 104 W. Locust Street. Be sure to check out the business on Facebook for its schedule!

photos courtesy of plattsburg chamber of commerce

Jessen second, Stice 21st at Missouri state golf meets

Just a year into his promising high school career, freshman Logan Jessen has already left his mark on East Buchanan sports history.

Jessen fired off a 77 in

the final round of the 2024 Missouri Class 2 State Golf Championships on Tuesday at Paradise Pointe in Smithville, finishing second out of a field of nearly 100 of the best small school golfers in the state. Jessen shot an 80 in the

The East Buchanan boys track team has been on the march toward Jefferson City all season long, collecting numerous titles along the way. But on Saturday, the Lady Bulldogs nearly added their own championship to the trophy case.

The East Buchanan girls racked up eight state qualifications and 69 team points, finishing second in the Class 3, District 4 track meet in Adrian by a single point. KCI rival North Platte won the championship with 70 points.

The East Buchanan boys won their sectional championship with 114 team points and 12 state qualifications, far outpacing the 26-team field.

The Bulldogs were led by Seth Spencer, who won both the 110M hurdles (14.98 seconds) and the 300M hurdles (39.94 seconds). Trey Johnson added a sectional championship in the long jump (20 feet, 10 inches), Trevor Klein won the triple jump (41 feet, eight inches) and Chase Meers won the shot put title (49 feet, one inch).

Johnson was also second in the javelin (172 feet, 1.25 inches) and third in the triple jump (40 feet, 0.25 inches). Klein was third in the long jump at 19 feet, 6.25 inches.

The distances were once again a strength for the East Buchanan boys. Parker Conroy took second in the 800M run (2:04) and Aidan Hensley was third in the 1600M run (4:35). The 4x400M relay team (3:31) and 4x800M relay (8:29) each finished second.

first round on Monday, May 13, for a total score of 157.

Trigg Lindahl of Hermann won the individual state championship with a 149 (76/73), while third-place Roger Mauzy of Elsberry shot a 159, two behind Jessen.

The Lathrop Mules baseball team is again playing for a district championship.

And took some of the same magic that saw them through to the state quarterfinals one year ago.

Trailing by a run in the seventh inning, the third-seeded Mules plated six runs to defeat second-seeded Trenton, 127, in the district semifinals on Tuesday at LHS. They’ll play top-seeded Mid-Buchanan this Thursday, 5 p.m., for the district championship.

Lathrop led 6-1 in the third inning before Trenton clawed back to gain the lead, 7-6, in the bottom of the six. That was before the Mules’ offensive outpouring in the final frame.

Grady Miller had the hot bat for Lathrop, going two-forthree with a pair of doubles, two runs scored and three RBIs. Keaton Coots scored two runs and knocked in two RBIs. Remi Wolfe and Mason Mudd each scored twice. Gabe Watkins and Cole Chapman each scored a run and each knocked in a runner. Eight different Mules collected a

Cole Camp won the team championship in Smithville with a collective score of 677.

Jessen wasn’t the only local in the field.

Lathrop junior Max Gagnon shot a 178 (88/90) to finish in a tie for 39th, while

East Buchanan senior Tucker Musser shot 206 (107/99) to finish 88th at state.

Meanwhile, up in Class 3, Cameron’s Brady Stice shot a two-round score of 153 (77 in the first round, 76 in the second) to tie for 21st in the Missouri Class 3 State Championships at Rivercut Golf Course in Springfield, Mo. It was a tough field, as the top 25 golfers shot more scores in the 60s (two) than they did in the 80s (zero).

hit in the game.

Dylan Smith spread out nine hits over five-and-two-thirds while striking out six batters. Keaton Coots threw an inning and a third. He struck out three batters without allowing a run or a hit.

Mid-Buchanan advanced to Thursday’s title game with a 9-1 win against rival East Buchanan on the other side of the bracket. East Buchanan entered the tournament seeded fifth and advanced to the semifinals with a 6-4 win against South Harrison

(Above) Outfielder Keegan Gudde fires into Kyle Dake against LeBlond last week. (Right) East Buch catcher Ty Ingle makes a sliding stop against South Harrison. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

Local track athletes punch their ticket to state meet

The Plattsburg Lady Tigers earned seven state qualifications and 56 team points on their way to fifth place at the Class 2, Sectional 4 track meet on Saturday in Adrian. The Lady Tigers were led by their relays, as the 4x100M relay (50.40 seconds) and 4x200M relay (1:47.56) each took first place. The 4x400M relay team (4:10) added a secondplace finish.

Letecia Howard took second in the high jump (four feet, 11 inches) to advance to state. Alexis Meyer took third in the shot put (33 feet, 8.75 inches). Sophie Schmitten was fourth in the 300M hurdles (46.56 seconds) and Allyson Elliot took fourth in the pole vault at nine feet, 4.5 inches.

For the Plattsburg boys, Isaia Howard was third in the high jump (five feet, 10.5 inches) to advance to Jefferson City. Korbin Dow took third in the discus (134 feet, 2.75 inches) and the 4x200M relay team (1:32) was also third. Gavin Boyle nearly punched his ticket to state in the 100M dash, falling just short in fifth place (11.26 inches).

The Lathrop senior trio of Kaitlyn Morgan, Autum Nichols and Keylie Beane have been at the heart of Lady Mules athletics for four years. And now they’ll get to finish their high school careers together, as they each advanced to the state track championships. Morgan won the javelin Saturday in the sectional meet in Adrian. Her win-

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A pair of Lathrop student-athletes are moving on to perform at the college level. Senior Keylie Beane (left) signed her letter of intent last Thursday, May 9, to play basketball for North Central Missouri College. An All-State selection this winer, Beane helped lead the Lady Mules to 27-straight victories. On the way, the team won both the KCI Conference and district championship (the latter being the school’s first district title since 1987, boys or girls), advancing to the Missouri Class 3 State Quarterfinals. Also signing on Thursday, Lathrop senior Izzy Chance (right) will be headed to NCAA Division I Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo., to join the cheerleading team. The MSU cheer team placed fourth at the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) Nationals this past April in Florida. photos courtesy of lathrop schools

Field Specialist Sethi works for others

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T.J. Sethi, Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health, has been with the University of Missouri Extension team for five years. T.J. is passionate about working with her colleagues to see visible positive impacts on her local communities. Through small victories, T.J. knows she makes a huge different towards keeping people healthy and living independently.

In her current role as a nutrition and health specialist, T.J .engages with a range of programs that focus on health management both for physical and mental well-being. These include fall prevention programs such as Stay Strong, Stay Health, which focuses on increasing strength, balance, flexibility, and confidence in all movements and activities. By connecting her communities to the mission of MU Extension, T.J. is proud to help citizens

feel more confident with everyday activities, often hearing feedback of “my knees don’t hurt as much,” or “I was able to get up from the toilet seat without any support.” T.J. reflects that, “Numbers and the big picture do matter, but so do these little victories of

the participants.”

T.J.’s upcoming goals include providing quality programming in different parts of her counties. While some areas in Northwest Missouri have community hubs, partnering with locally known groups often allows her to reach lesser populated areas. To increase community knowledge of Extension, both for individuals and local organizations, T.J. often attends outreach events in her communities. These nutrition and health booths not only provide active resources such as healthy recipes and pressure canner gauge testing, but larger opportunities, including upcoming courses being offered in surrounding locations.

To contact T.J. about how Extension can partner or collaborate with your organization, please email her at SethiT@missouri.edu or call your county Extension Office.

NWMO MoDOT Roadwork 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 May 13-19.

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 Route RA – Resurfacing project from County Road 462 to County Road 405, May 13. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).

Atchison County Route 46 – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Little Tarkio Creek east of Fairfax, through mid-June 2024.

U.S. Route 136 – Pavement repairs from Route O to Route N, May 13-15.

Buchanan County

U.S. Route 169 – Resurfacing project from Route FF in Buchanan County to the Clinton/Clay County line through August 2024 (Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons). Route AC – Intersection and ADA improvements at Messanie Street through May 15, 2024 (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.). Loop 29 (Pear Street)Drainage work from U.S. 169 (Belt Highway) to Easton Road, through midJune. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).

Caldwell County Route 13 – CLOSED from Far West Drive to Kingston for a resurfacing project

from the south city limits of Hamilton to just north of Route HH in Kingston through mid-June.

Route 13 – Pavement repairs from Mill Creek Drive in Hamilton to Route P, May 13-17 (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.).

Carroll County Route D – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route W to County Road 220, May 13, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Route 41 – Resurfacing project from U.S. Route 24 near De Witt to the Missouri River, May 11-13. The road will be narrowed to one lane, with flaggers directing motorists through the work zone and a 10-foot width restriction. (Contractor: Capital Paving and Construction, LLC).

Clinton County Route H – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project from NE Estep Road to U.S. Route 69 through November 2024. U.S. Route 169 – Resurfacing project from the Clinton/Clay County line to Route FF in Buchanan County through August 2024. (Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons).

DeKalb County U.S. Route 36 – On/Off RAMPS CLOSED intermittently for pavement repairs at the intersection of U.S. Route 69, May 11, 7 a.m. to noon.

Harrison County I-35 – Seal coat project north and southbound from Route N to U.S. Route 136 through June. (Contractor: Vance Brothers, Inc.).

Holt County

I-29 – Concrete replacement southbound, from mile marker 97.6 to mile marker 96.0, May 13-14.

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The road will be narrowed to one lane around-theclock.

I-29 – Concrete replacement northbound, from mile marker 84.4 to mile marker 87.0, May 14-15. The road will be narrowed to one lane around-theclock.

I-29 – Concrete replacement northbound, from mile marker 92.0 to mile marker 92.6, May 15-16. The road will be narrowed to one lane around-theclock.

Route N – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route C to Route HH, May 16, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Linn County

Route N – CLOSED around-the-clock for pavement repairs from Helm Street to Boston Street, May 13-14.

Route DD – Resurfacing project May 13-15. The roadway will be narrowed to one lane with flaggers directing motorists through the work zone. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place (Contractor: Magruder Paving, LLC).

Route Y – Resurfacing project May 16-25. The roadway will be narrowed to one lane with flaggers directing motorists through the work zone. A 10-foot width restriction will be in

place (Contractor: Magruder Paving, LLC).

Livingston County

Route D – CLOSED at the Rattlesnake Creek Bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project through mid-August. (Contractor: Capital Paving and Construction, U.S. Route 36 – Resurfacing and pavement improvement project from the Coon Creek Bridge in Chillicothe to the Caldwell County line through June. One lane may be closed in either direction around-the-clock. A 15-foot width restriction will be in place with a 10foot width restriction under the U.S. Route 65 bridge and the Kansas City Sub railroad bridge in Chillicothe (Contractor: Magruder Paving, LLC).

U.S. Route 65 – Concrete replacement from County Road 216 to County Road 202, May 13-17.

Route K – Sidewalk improvements on Route K in Chula, May 13-14 (Contractor: BRS Construction, LLC).

Route B – Sidewalk improvements on Route B in Wheeling May 15-late June (Contractor: BRS Construction, LLC).

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ning throw was 136 feet, 9.75 inches. Nichols also finished first in the discus at (110 feet, 11.5 inches). The 4x200M relay (1:48.78), led in part by Beane and Morgan, placed third on the day. For the Lathrop boys, Owen Chance advanced to state with a fourth-place finish in the long jump (19 feet, three inches). The 4x100M relay team (44 seconds) also moved on.

Cameron competed in the Class 3, District 4 meet in Holden on Saturday, earning three qualifications to

state. Andrew Throgmartin won the high jump at six feet, 3.25 inches, and Bailey Robinson won the 800M run at 2:27. Isabel Robinson is also headed to state after taking third in the discus (105 feet, five inches). She nearly advanced in the shot put, finishing fifth, and Cara Pittsenbarger placed fifth in the javelin.

The Class 1 through Class 3 state championship meet is this Friday and Saturday at Jefferson City High School.

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For the East Buchanan girls, Brooklyn Johnson and Rilyn Sherwood had a huge day. Sherwood won the triple jump (35 feet, 4.75 inches) and was second in the long jump (17 feet, 0.25 inches), while Johnson won the shot put (39 feet, 6.5 inches) and was second in the discus (108 feet, nine inches). The 4x100M relay (50.83 seconds) was second and will advance to Jefferson City, and 4x200M relay

(1:48.83) was fourth and also advances to state. The freshman duo of Kamryn Werle and Kourtney Keling earned individual qualifications, too; Werle was third in the high jump (four feet, 9.5 inches) and Keling earned fourth in the long jump (16 feet, 0.5 inch).

The Class 2 State Track and Field Championships are this Friday and Saturday at Jefferson City High School.

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(the fourth seed) in the opening round on May 10.

Down in Class 2, Plattsburg’s season also came to an end last week, as the fifthseeded Tigers fell to fourthseeded Bishop LeBlond, 8-4, at Perkins Park on Thursday.

In Class 4, the fifthseeded Cameron Dragons scored a big upset on Tuesday, defeating fourth-seeded Maryville 6-4 to advance to the district semifinals. Unfortunately, the Dragons fell that same night to top-seed-

ed Benton, 15-0, bringing the season to an end.

Against Maryville, C. Fletcher knocked in a pair of runs, while S. Erickson, C. Bell, A. Leazenby and R. Smith each added an RBI. G. Hamilton tossed a gem, spreading out eight hits over six and a third, striking out four batters and allowing four earned runs. C. Jorgensen threw two-thirds of an inning in relief, striking out a batter.

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